Descriptive Data Research Articles

Improving Access to Care, Patient Costs, and Environmental Impact Through a Community Outreach Lung Cancer Rapid Assessment Clinic.

In Southeastern Ontario, increased patient distance from the regional lung cancer diagnostic assessment program (LDAP) is associated with a lower likelihood of patient care via LDAP while receiving care via LDAP is associated with improved survival. We implemented an LDAP outreach clinic to provide specialist assessment for patients with suspected lung cancer at a regional community hospital and assessed the impact on timeliness and accessibility of care. The Kingston Health Sciences Centre LDAP team engaged with community hospital partners to develop and launch the LDAP outreach clinic. We performed a retrospective chart review of LDAP patients (N = 1,070) before (August-November 2021; n = 234) and after implementation of the outreach clinic (November 2021-October 2022; n = 836). Descriptive data are reported as No. (%). Unpaired t tests and statistical process control charts assess for significance. A cost analysis of out-of-pocket patient costs related to travel and parking is presented in 2022 Canadian dollars (CAD). Compared with a 3-month matched time period before (August-October 2021) and after outreach clinic (August-October 2022), the mean time from referral to assessment and time from referral to diagnosis decreased from 20.3 to 14.4 days (P = .0019) and 40.0 to 28.9 days (P = .0007), respectively. Over 12 months, the total patient travel was reduced by 8,856 km, which combined with parking cost-savings, resulted in patient out-of-pocket savings of CAD $5,755.60 (CAD $47.60/patient). Accounting for physician travel, the total travel saved was 5,688 km, corresponding to reduced CO2 emissions by 1.9 tCO2. Implementation of a lung cancer outreach clinic led to improved timeliness of care, patient cost-savings, and reduced carbon footprint while serving patients in their community.

Development of Global Ethics Through Pancasila Student Profile at RA Perwanida 1 Palangka Raya

Development of Global Ethics Through Pancasila Student Profile at RA Perwanida 1 Palangka Raya

A CASE STUDY OF THE PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO COACHING PROFESSIONAL AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

INTRODUCTION & AIMS Coaching professional sport is stressful, yet there is little information detailing the physiological and psychological responses of coaches during match-play. The burden of measurement instruments during competition may preclude their use with coaches during this high-pressure part of the coaching cycle. This exploratory case study examined physiological and psychological alterations when coaching professional Australian football to determine the potential health implications and enhance health literacy in coaches. METHODS One head coach of a professional football team was monitored for heart rate (HR), stress-related hormones (C-Reactive Protein, Cortisol, Troponin, Brain Natriuretic Peptide) and psychological stress prior to, during and following seven matches and descriptive data was examined. RESULTS The HR response indicated sustained elevation during match-play, with the intermittent nature of the game causing an undulating profile. Periods of locomotion during breaks in play led to elevations in HR, with maximum HR recorded as 8% above age-predicted maximum. Further, differences in HR were evident in the final five minutes between small (145 ± 7.0 bpm) and large (113 ± 5.1 bpm) score margins. There were no irregularities for stress hormones, while the psychological questionnaire revealed differences in perceptions of accomplishment, success, recovery and stress related to match outcome. CONCLUSIONS This exploratory case study indicated that substantial elevations in HR are evident while coaching professional football, yielding implications for health management. Coaches require appropriate levels of cardiovascular health to cope with the demands of coaching and targeted health intervention programs may be warranted. Further, differences in psychological outcomes from winning or losing may reflect the need to develop recovery and coping strategies that are contextualised to match results. Since match-play observation elicits alterations to physical and psychological markers, confirmatory research with larger cohorts is warranted to examine and enhance well-being and health management strategies in these elite performers.

Ultrasound-Guided Subfascial Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections Versus Enthesis Needling for Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is characterized by gluteal enthesopathy involving the peritrochanteric space and associated with chronic pain and functional impairment. A corticosteroid injection in the trochanteric bursa is the usual palliative treatment for pain. However, it is important to investigate treatment options that will relieve pain in the peritrochanteric space. To compare the clinical efficacy of subfascial platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection and enthesis needling for GTPS. Randomized controlled trial; Level of evidence, 1. A total of 92 patients (90% women; mean age, 55 years old; mean body mass index, 25.3 kg/m2) were randomly divided into a subfascial PRP injection group and an enthesis needling group. Descriptive data and radiographic measurements of the pelvis-including leg-length difference, pelvic width difference, and pelvic trochanteric index-were recorded. The primary outcome measures were the Hip Outcome Score (HOS) activities of daily living (HOS-ADL) and sports-specific (HOS-SS) subscales and the visual analog scale for pain at 3, 6, and 12 months posttreatment. In addition, we evaluated the presence or absence of ultrasound characteristics (fascia nodules, trochanteric bursa distension, and calcium deposits) over time in response to treatment. Baseline demographic and radiological characteristics were similar between the groups. The PRP group saw significantly greater improvement from baseline to 12 months posttreatment on the HOS-SS subscore compared with the needling group (32.09 [95% CI, 28.99-40.20] vs 20.52 [95% CI, 11.99-29.05]; P = .048). At 3 months, 60% of patients in the PRP group versus 33.3% in the needling group had a reduction in pain compared with a baseline of >20% (P = .040). After subfascial PRP injection, fewer patients had a fascia nodule over the trochanter and/or bursa distension (P = .006 and P = .004, respectively). The pelvic trochanteric index was predictive of HOS-ADL and HOS-SS outcomes (P = .011 and P = .022, respectively). The interaction between treatment modality and fascia nodule influenced HOS-ADL and HOS-SS outcomes (P = .021 and P = .023) as well as the interactions of treatment modality, fascia nodules, and calcifications (P = .027). Both subfascial PRP injection and enthesis needling resulted in clinical improvements, but the improvement in the HOS-SS was greater in the PRP group. NCT04231357 (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier).

Continuous quality improvement project to reduce the downtime of medical linear accelerators: A case study at Zhejiang Cancer Hospital

ObjectiveTo analyse and continually improve existing issues in the quality improvement process of medical linear accelerators (LINACs) and enhance the quality control management of LINACs. MethodsData were collected from eight LINACs (sourced from three manufacturers) at Zhejiang Cancer Hospital using Excel diaries between January 2019 and December 2020. The data description and analysis were performed using the analytic hierarchy process, SPSSAU and Excel software, and mean-time-to-repair (MTTR)/mean-time-between-failure (MTBF) metrics. Continuous quality improvement was executed using the quality control circle (QCC) quality management method. ResultsAfter quality improvement, the risk frequency of ‘LINAC down’ events decreased by 43.63% and downtime was reduced by 40.45%. The weight of downtime risk improved by 73.69%. The MTTR recovery value increased by 31.90%, and MTBF reliability increased by 2.97 h. The simulation results demonstrated that the proposed quality improvement measures could effectively decrease the frequency and duration of downtimes, consequently extending the normal operational time of LINACs. ConclusionTransitioning from instant repair to preventative maintenance can enhance the operational efficiency of equipment and yield economic benefits for hospitals. The QCC method and the event risk evaluation model are effective in reducing the downtime of LINACs and improving their quality control management.

Qatar's National Mental Health Study-The World Mental Health Qatar.

We provide an overview of Qatar's first epidemiological study on prevalence, predictors, and treatment contact for mood and anxiety disorders. We highlight the importance of the three-pronged study, its aims, and its key components. The first component comprised a probability-based representative survey of Qatari and non-Qatari (Arab) adult males and females recruited from the general population and interviewed using the International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI version 3.3). The second component, a clinical reappraisal study, assessed concordance between diagnoses based on the CIDI and independent clinical assessments conducted by trained clinical interviewers. The third component comprised a resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging study of healthy survey respondents who were matched to patients with psychosis. 5000 survey interviews provided data on prevalence and treatment of common mental disorders. Clinical re-interviews (N=485) provided important diagnostic validity data. Finally, state-of-the art structural and functional brain markers for psychosis were also collected (N=100). Descriptive epidemiological data were collected to inform future mental health priorities in Qatar and situates these within a global context. The study fills important gaps in regional and global estimates and establish necessary baseline to develop comprehensive risk estimates for mental health in Qatar's young population.

PEMBAGIAN SISA HASIL USAHA DALAM BENTUK BARANG MENURUT AKAD SYIRKAH ‘INÂN: STUDI PADA KOPERASI MANDIRI REUKIH DAYAH INDRAPURI, ACEH

Syirkah 'inan is a form of cooperation in capital, management and sharing of business results. Conceptually, this syirkah inan tends to be flexible so that it can be implemented in various partnership businesses including cooperatives, which are flexible in mandatory and voluntary savings as well as in the profit-sharing system, as implemented by the management of the Mandiri Gampong Reukih Dayah Cooperative, Indrapuri District, which is the object of this research. The problem that is the focus of the aim of this research is how to calculate the remaining business results in the form of consumer goods at the Mandiri Cooperative, Indrapuri District, the pattern of conversion of profit sharing value from SHU on consumer goods and a review of the syirkah 'inan contract regarding the distribution of the remaining business results in the form of consumer goods carried out by the management of the Mandiri Cooperative. This research uses a normative sociological approach with descriptive analytical research and data collection techniques through interviews and documentation. The results of the research are that the SHU calculations carried out by the Mandiri Cooperative are calculated every financial year, and the calculations are carried out by the Mandiri Cooperative management in a transparent and accountable manner. The distribution of SHU for members after being allocated the following year's capital and management operational costs is 60% and 40% into SHU which is converted by the Mandiri Cooperative in the form of goods based on the nominal value of the money received by members. Conversion in the form of goods is carried out to make it easier for members to obtain consumer goods more easily and cheaper because the cooperative management buys wholesale so it is cheaper than market prices. Based on a review of the syirkah inan concept, the SHU distribution system in the form of consumer goods is permissible because this pattern is the result of a mutual agreement made by fellow members, while the management only facilitates the members' wishes to make it easier to fulfill family needs in a more practical and cheaper manner. Agreement is the substance of this syirkah inan contract, because in fiqhiyyah the profits are shared based on the agreement.

Efficacy and Safety Analyses of Recombinant Factor VIIa in Severe Post-Partum Hemorrhage.

Background: Despite a range of available treatments, it is still sometimes challenging to treat patients with severe post-partum hemorrhage (sPPH). Objective: This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of recombinant activated factor VIIa (rFVIIa) in sPPH management. Methods: An open-label, multi-center, randomized controlled trial (RCT; NCT00370877) and four observational studies (OS; OS-1 (NCT04723979), OS-2, OS-3, and OS-4) were analyzed regarding efficacy (need for subsequent invasive procedures, including uterine compression sutures, uterine or iliac artery ligations, arterial embolization, or hysterectomy) and safety (incidence of thromboembolic events (TE) and maternal mortality) of rFVIIa for sPPH. The RCT, and OS-1 and OS-2, included a control group of women who did not receive rFVIIa (with propensity score-matching used in OS-1 and OS-2), whereas OS-3 and OS-4 provided descriptive data for rFVIIa-exposed women only. Results: A total of 446 women exposed to rFVIIa and 1717 non-exposed controls were included. In the RCT, fewer rFVIIa-exposed women (50% [21/42]) had an invasive procedure versus non-exposed women (91% [38/42]; odds ratio: 0.11; 95% confidence interval: 0.03-0.35). In OS-1, more rFVIIa-exposed women (58% [22/38]) had an invasive procedure versus non-exposed women (35% [13.3/38]; odds ratio: 2.46; 95% confidence interval: 1.06-5.99). In OS-2, 17% (3/18) of rFVIIa-exposed women and 32% (5.6/17.8) of non-exposed women had an invasive procedure (odds ratio: 0.33; 95% confidence interval: 0.03-1.75). Across all included women, TEs occurred in 1.5% (0.2% arterial and 1.2% venous) of rFVIIa-exposed women and 1.6% (0.2% arterial and 1.4% venous) of non-exposed women with available data. Conclusions: The positive treatment effect of rFVIIa on the RCT was not confirmed in the OS. However, the safety analysis did not show any increased incidence of TEs with rFVIIa treatment.

Pemikiran Pendidikan K.H. Ahmad Dahlan dan relevansinya dengan dunia pendidikan modern

This study aims to explore the insight essence of KH. Ahmad Dahlan and its relevance to the world of modern education as a pioneer of education. The research was qualitatif approach in the form of library research. The collection technique is by documentation, document analysis. The technique of analyzing descriptive data is verification and drawing conclusions. The results of this study are the educational thinking of KH. Ahmad Dahlan combines religious knowledge and general knowledge. Teacher exchange, long life long education, teacher competence, teacher learning program. Social competence, leadership, cosmopolitan open social competence.

Novel Transfer Learning Based on Support Vector Data Description for Aeroengine Fault Detection

Novel Transfer Learning Based on Support Vector Data Description for Aeroengine Fault Detection

Does Granny Know Best?

Abstract: Theoretical Background: Although grandparents often play an important role in children’s lives, research is scarce on shared activities and the role of the adult’s age for toddler imitation. Objective: We tested whether there are differences in toddler imitation depending on the age of the adult. Moreover, descriptive data about the frequency of contact and shared activities were collected. Method: In total, 34 two-year-old toddlers were tested via video-chat. They watched either a video of a young female adult or an older female adult building a rattle. Toddlers had the opportunity to interact with the stimuli before and after the demonstration. Results: The 2 (phase: baseline, test) × 2 (condition: young adult model; older adult model) mixed-model ANOVA revealed a significant main effect for phase, but no significant interaction effect. Descriptive data of shared activities are reported. Discussion and Conclusion: Toddlers imitated both the young adult and the older adult model. Grandparents in the present sample frequently spent time with their grandchildren, suggesting an important role in toddlers’ lives.

The Management of International Cooperation in Intensive Arabic Course

Course institutions need good program management to be able to create Arabic language learning in accordance with the goals and objectives. Learning management itself has four functions: planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling. This research aims to describe the planning, organizing, mobilization and management control of the An-Najah Center Course Program in Medan, Indonesia. This research uses a qualitative descriptive research method. Data collection techniques include observation of Arabic language program activities, interviews with course founders and teachers, and documentation. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive data in three main steps, namely data reduction, data exposure, and conclusion drawing. The research results show that planning starts with analyzing needs, classifying student competencies, formulating learning objectives, designing the curriculum and syllabus, and determining teaching materials.

The Effect of Company Size, Profitability and Company Age on the Timeless of Financial Reporting

This research seeks to evaluate how financial reporting timeliness is influenced by three key variable—company size, profitability, and company age. Timely financial reporting holds significance in the realm of corporate finance, as it enables stakeholders to make more informed decisions. The study focuses on companies listed on the stock exchange that have released financial reports in recent years, specifically examining properties and real estate firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange between 2019 and 2021. To examine the correlation between the independent variables (company size, profitability, and company age) and the dependent variable (timeliness of financial reporting), the study employs various statistical analyses, including linear regression. The research follows a quantitative descriptive approach, involving descriptive statistical data analysis, classical assumption testing, multiple linear regression tests, hypothesis testing, and coefficient of determination test. The result indicate that all independent variables have a simultaneous effect on the timeliness of financial reporting. Partially the variables of company size company size and profitability have a negative effect, whereas the age of the company has no effect on the timeliness of financial statements. This suggests that fundamental factors associated with a company play a crucial role in determining the accuracy of its financial reports

Penggunaan Media Interaktif Fraction Splat Untuk Kemampuan Berpikir Numerik Siswa Sekolah Dasar Negeri

Implementing Fraction Splat interactive media has significantly improved the numerical thinking abilities of grade 3 elementary school students in fraction material. This research aims to explore the effectiveness of this media in increasing students' understanding of fractions. The research uses descriptive qualitative data collection through written tests, student response questionnaires, interviews, observation, documentation, and the Miles and Huberman model data analysis techniques. The results showed that students with high abilities (TI) showed good skills in understanding and applying the concept of fractions. Meanwhile, students with moderate abilities (SI) show progress in understanding the concept of fractions but still experience difficulties in several aspects, such as participating in presenting discussion results, asking evaluation questions, and writing summaries or conclusions. Meanwhile, students with low ability (RI) have difficulty identifying and calculating fractions but can apply these concepts in everyday situations. Thus, the results of calculating student response questionnaires from the three subjects, it was found that the three subjects showed that the Fraction Splat interactive media was very effective, especially in helping subjects understand fraction material, and was included in the "Good" category with a percentage of 90% of 88.16% for use. Fraction Splat interactive media.

Analisis Rasio Keuangan dalam Menilai Kinerja Keuangan di Grand Pacific Hotel Bandung

This research aims to find out how the financial performance of the Grand Pacific Hotel is for the 2019–2022 period by analyzing the Hotel Financial Report which describes the financial performance that has been achieved through information on the financial position of the Grand Pacific Hotel. . Using quantitative descriptive methods and data in the form of Financial Reports, consisting of the Profit and Loss Report and Balance Sheet of Grand Pacific Hotel. Testing was carried out based on four categories of financial ratios, namely Liquidity Ratios, Solvency Ratios, Activity Ratios and Profitability Ratios. Based on the research results, it was concluded that the Liquidity Ratio, Solvency Ratio, Activity Ratio and Profitability Ratio of Grand Pacific Hotel for the 2019 - 2022 period regarding the company's financial performance were in good condition.

Towards a European Framework for Fiscal Standards: Data Collection, Description and Institutional Analysis

The fiscal rules of the Stability and Growth Pact have consistently failed to enforce good fiscal governance and contain rising debt ratios across euro area economies. This article illustrates the unsustainable nature of Greek fiscal policy prior to the global financial crisis and argues for the adoption of fiscal standards to improve fiscal policy. This will require a common and transparent framework for debt sustainability analysis. An evaluation of the euro area’s newest member along the lines of sustainable fiscal governance shows that Croatia is in a stronger fiscal position than Greece was after adopting the euro. Moreover, the resilience and crisis management methods of the Eurozone as a whole have improved significantly. To safeguard against future crises and prepare euro area economies for the fiscal strain of ageing populations and climate change, however, the Eurozone needs to transition from fiscal rules to fiscal standards.

AKTUALISASI NILAI-NILAI PANCASILA DALAM KEGIATAN P5 PADA KURIKULUM MERDEKA

Education is an important aspect of personal growth and development. Education equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to live life. The lack of awareness and attention from families and society in implementing Pancasila values in everyday life causes students' low understanding and appreciation of Pancasila. In this case, there needs to be a collaborative effort between the government, schools, families and society through Pancasila Education value. The integration of the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5) activities in the Independent Curriculum is very important for holistic student development. This research aims to examine the Pancasila values contained in P5 activities in the Independent Curriculum. The type of research used is qualitative research using the literature review method. The data of this research were obtained from national articles/journals. The research data is in the form of descriptive data which is analyzed descriptively and provides an explanation of the results which is easy to understand. This research shows that the existing Pancasila values cover three domains, namely cognitive, affective and psychomotor.

Evaluation of the Peri-implantitis Videos on YouTube

Aim This study aims to evaluate the general quality and educational value of YouTube peri-implantitis videos. Material and method The keyword peri-implantitis was utilized to perform a search on YouTube. The top 120 results listed by relevance on YouTube were saved. The inclusion criteria in the final list was determined as the video being English, running at least two minutes or longer and with 720p or higher quality. The remaining 68 videos were evaluated. Descriptive data of views, likes, dislikes, duration (minutes), days passed since upload, comments, viewing rate, and interaction index were created. The videos were divided into the following categories: source, content, and target audience. The videos were evaluated using the video information and quality index (VIQI) for general quality and the global quality scale (GQS) for educational value. VIQI and GQS values were compared according to the created categories. Kruskal Wallis and Spearman tests were applied in statistical evaluations. Results Statistically significant difference was observed between GQS and source (p

Social Studies Teacher Candidates’ Perceptions of Historical Concepts

Concepts, which are the basic building blocks of knowledge, play an important role in history education. This study was conducted to reveal the perceptions and misconceptions of social studies teacher candidates about historical concepts. The study was carried out using qualitative research method. Purposeful sampling method was used for selecting the research participants. Equal numbers of female and male Social Studies teacher candidates studying at a state university were selected as research participants in the study. A semi-structured interview form was used to reveal the participants’ perceptions about the concepts under scrutiny. Descriptive data analysis technique was used to analyze the collected research data. As a result of the data analysis, it was found that the pre-service teachers had difficulty in giving scientific definitions of the historical concepts examined in the study, and they defined the concepts on the basis of the connotations and analogies in their minds. It was also found that most of the pre-service teachers could not fully define the concepts, and they experienced confusion and misconceptions about some historical concepts. The reasons for their misconceptions are attributable to their incomplete and incorrect knowledge about concepts or their inability to associate the concepts with each other within the context of the relevant subject learned.

Influence of Attractions, Accessibility, and Facilities on The Image of The Peak Batu Roti Ciampea Tourism Object

Puncak Batu Roti is a tourist attraction in Bogor Regency. The lack of diversity in tourist attractions causes fluctuations in the number of tourist visits. This title was chosen because Batu Roti Peak Ciampea is the specific location that wants to be researched, and this research tries to understand the factors that can influence the image of tourist attractions at that location. Batu Roti Peak is located on the Ciampea Limestone Mountain, Bogor. This peak is one of five peaks in the area, which also include Galau Peak, Lalana Peak, Arca Lima Peak, and Karang Gantung Peak. The location is about 17 km from the center of Bogor City. This research aims to see how tourist attractions (x) influence visiting interest (y) at the Puncak Batu Roti Tourist Attraction. Tourists who come to the Puncak Batu Roti Tourist Attraction are the objects of this research. Quantitative descriptive data analysis was used in this research. Data collected from the questionnaire was used for simple linear regression analysis. The research results show that the tourist attraction variable is in the good category with a percentage of 68.33% and the interest in visiting variable is also in the good category with a percentage of 2%. This result has a significant positive value, indicating that the more tourist attractions there are at the Puncak Batu Roti Tourist Attraction, the greater the interest in visiting. Researchers advise managers to develop new tourist attractions such as limestone educational tourism for elementary, middle and high school students by utilizing the property of local residents in the Puncak area. They also suggested building a Tourist Information Center (TIC) to provide information about all aspects of the Puncak Batu Roti Tourist Attraction for tourists.