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Child life specialist services, practice, and utilization across health care: a scoping review.

The objective of this review was to map the available evidence regarding the scope of child life specialist services, practice, and utilization. The concept of child life services began in 1922 and emerged as the child life specialist services specialty in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s. Child life specialists are members of multidisciplinary health care system teams who prioritize the developmental needs of pediatric patients to support and improve patient and family health care experiences. Evidence of the effectiveness of child life specialist services and the utilization of those services is often incorporated in multidisciplinary research reports and thus overlooked. All quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research study reports and systematic reviews investigating child life specialist services, practice, and utilization in health care systems were included. This review was guided by the JBI methodology for scoping reviews and a published a priori protocol. CINAHL (EBSCOhost), MEDLINE (PubMed), Scopus, and PsycINFO (APA) were searched for evidence published from January 1980 to August 2022. Research publications about child life specialist services, practice, and utilization have increased dramatically over the past decade, with more than 50% of studies published in the past 5 years. Although the first authors of the majority of the research publications were physicians, these multidisciplinary author teams depicted child life specialist services in a variety of roles, including co-investigators, interventionists, and research subjects. The 105 full-text publications reviewed were from 9 countries, plus 1 publication that surveyed people across Europe. The contexts spanned a wide scope of clinical settings and medical subspecialties, but primarily in hospitals and health centers, and to a lesser extent, in ambulatory clinics and communities. A wide variety of child life specialist services were described across these settings. Mapping the research can help delineate the barriers and facilitators to child life specialist services in health care systems. This scoping review provides evidence of the global diffusion of child life specialist services across health care system settings, with recent increases in research publications involving child life specialist services.

Green innovation drives globalization: a longitudinal case study of Angel Yeast’s evolution from a start-up to a world-class manufacturer

In the increasingly competitive global market, emerging market companies, represented by China, have shown mixed performance during their development process. Many companies grow rapidly in the early stages of development but cannot maintain long-term growth. How to achieve sustainable development has become a major challenge for emerging market companies, and green innovation is considered an effective way to address this issue. Based on the resource-based view, this paper conducts a longitudinal case study on Angel Yeast as the research subject, dividing the development process of Angel Yeast into three stages: the start-up period (1986-2000), the growth period (2000-2010), and the maturity period (2010-present), discussing how Angel Yeast has grown from a small start-up company to a world-class manufacturer. The study finds that Angel Yeast has utilized its unique resources at different stages of development for green technology innovation, green product innovation, green management innovation, green marketing innovation, green supply chain management, and green organizational culture construction, enabling Angel Yeast to gain a sustained competitive advantage and grow into a global leader in the yeast industry. This paper expands the research on the evolution of emerging market companies under the resource-based view theory and enriches the understanding of the role of green innovation in the growth process of enterprises.

Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Anak Usia Dini melalui Pembelajaran Sains Kontekstual di RA Al-Hidayah

The capacity to assess arguments, examine data, and draw logical conclusions is known as critical thinking. Contextual learning is a technique to learning that works well for scientific education. The goal of the research was to enhance the critical thinking skills of young children at RA Al-Hidayah through contextual scientific instruction, as their critical thinking abilities are still poor. A classroom action research (PTK) design utilizing the Kemmis and McTaggart spiral model is employed in this study. Descriptive qualitative data analysis is the method employed. Group B is the early childhood research subjects. Ten kids served as the research subjects. Worksheets, interview instructions, and observation sheets were the equipment utilized in this study. The study's findings demonstrate how well this intervention works to help young children develop their critical thinking skills. According to this study, contextual scientific learning interventions have been shown to be successful in raising young children's critical thinking abilities across the board.

Cancer cost-related subjective financial distress among breast cancer: a scoping review.

This article provided a comprehensive scoping review, synthesizing existing literature on the financial distress faced by breast cancer patients. It examined the factors contributing to financial distress, the impact on patients, coping mechanisms employed, and potential alleviation methods. The goalwas to organize existing evidence and highlight possible directions for future research. We followed the scoping review framework proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) to synthesize and report evidence. We searched electronic databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library, for relevant literature. We included English articles that met the following criteria: (a) the research topic was financial distress or financial toxicity, (b) the research subjects were adult breast cancer patients, and (c) the article type was quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research. We then extracted and integrated relevant information for reporting. After removing duplicates, 5459 articles were retrieved, and 43 articles were included based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The articles addressed four main themes related to financial distress: factors associated with financial distress, impact on breast cancer patients, coping mechanisms, and potential methods for alleviation. The impact of financial distress on patients was observed in six dimensions: financial expenses, financial resources, social-psychological reactions, support seeking, coping care, and coping lifestyle. While some studies reported potential methods for alleviation, few discussed the feasibility of these solutions. Breast cancer patients experience significant financial distress with multidimensional impacts. Comprehensive consideration of possible confounding factors is essential when measuring financial distress. Future research should focus on exploring and validating methods to alleviate or resolve this issue.

The impact of electricity sales side reform on energy technology innovation: An analysis based on SCP paradigm

The Electricity Sales Side Reform (ESSR) is a market-oriented reform directly targeting the electricity terminal, aimed at fostering a diversified and fully competitive market structure, particularly to encourage energy technology innovation (ETI). This study establishes a Structure-Conduct-Performance (SCP) framework, selects Chinese A-share listed companies from 2013 to 2019 as the research subjects, and employs the multi-period difference-in-differences (DID) method to examine the impact of ESSR on ETI. The primary findings are as follows: (1) ESSR effectively promotes ETI, indicating that changes in market structure enhance energy innovation performance. (2) ESSR stimulates long-term innovation incentives rather than short-term profit impulse, signifying that it intensifies market competition, optimizes resource allocation, and guides information disclosure, thereby supporting firms' ETI. This validates the theoretical paradigm of SCP. (3) The positive impact of ESSR on ETI exhibits heterogeneity. On the electricity generation side, the catalytic effect of ESSR on ETI is more pronounced in regions with lower traditional energy endowments and greater green electricity generation potential. On the electricity sales side, the incentive effect is more prominent in regions with higher electricity prices and a lower capacity in the electricity sales market. On the electricity consumption side, the incentive effect is stronger for enterprises with a cleaner energy structure and increased green investments. Therefore, our research findings bridge gaps in the existing literature and offer valuable insights for achieving a high level of ETI and facilitating energy structure transformation.

IMPMENTATION GENRE BASED APPROACH TO IMPROVE EXPLANATION TEXT WRITING SKILLS

Writing is one of the productive skills in English, yet it is often considered difficult for students to master. One approach to improve writing skills is the Genre-Based Approach. This study aims to overcome students' writing difficulties by applying this approach. Classroom Action Research was chosen as the research model, in accordance with the identified problems. The study consisted of two cycles and focused on evaluating students' writing using a scoring rubric. The research subjects chosen for this study were VI grade students at MI SUNAN AMPEL II MARON. participated as research subjects. The pre-test and post-test served as instruments to collect students' writing products. In addition, data analysis was also supported by the results of the observation sheet. The results showed that students' weaknesses in writing were reduced after the implementation of the Genre-Based Approach. This was evidenced by more than 75% of students exceeding the minimum standard score. In addition, there was a noticeable improvement in students' writing ability in the post-test.

The role of single parent in developing children’s self-awareness; A case study in the Islamic region, Aceh

This research aims to analyze the steps single parents take in fostering the self-awareness of 5-year-old children and describe their attitudes. Using a case study approach, this qualitative research involved two single parents and two children aged 5 years as research subjects. Based on interviews and observations, single parents foster children's self-awareness through several steps: recognizing one's own emotions and the emotions of others, managing one's emotions, motivating oneself, being a role model, and building social relationships. As a result, children's self-awareness manifests in self-confidence, independence in choosing activities, emotional control, understanding of rules, discipline, persistence, and pride in their work. The development of self-awareness in 5-year-old children is closely related to the steps implemented by single parents, with being a role model being the most effective method in fostering children's self-awareness.

Canine inherited retinal degeneration as model to study disease mechanisms and therapy for ciliopathies

Humans have a highly developed retina and obtain approximately 80% of their external information from vision. Photoreceptor cells, which are located in the outermost layer of the neuroretina and recognize light signals, are highly specialized sensory cilia that share structural and functional features with primary cilia. Genetic disorders of the retina or photoreceptor cells are termed inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and are caused by variants in one of more than 280 genes identified to date. Among the genes responsible for IRDs, many are shared with those responsible for ciliopathies. In studies of inherited diseases, mouse models are commonly used due to their advantages in breeding, handling, and relative feasibility in creating pathological models. On the other hand, structural, functional, and genetic differences in the retina between mice and humans can be a barrier in IRD research. To overcome the limitations of mouse models, larger vertebrate models of IRDs can be a useful research subject. In particular, canines have retinas that are structurally and functionally similar and eyes that are anatomically comparable to those of humans. In addition, due to their unique veterinary clinical surveillance and genetic background, naturally occurring canine IRDs are more likely to be identified than in other large animals. To date, pathogenic mutations related to canine IRDs have been identified in more than 30 genes, contributing to the understanding of pathogeneses and to the development of new therapies. This review provides an overview of the roles of the canine IRD models in ciliopathy research.

Antitrust and Corporate Strategic Transformation: A Legal Perspective Based on the Fair Competition Review System

This article focuses on non-financial, real estate listed companies in China's capital market as the research subjects, and empirically tests the impact of government antitrust policy implementation on corporate strategic transformation. The findings indicate that the implementation of a fair competition review system by the government can significantly enhance the degree of corporate strategic transformation. Further research reveals that this promotion effect is mainly concentrated in non-state-owned and large-scale enterprises.

Cross-cultural visual anthropology: Beyond repatriation, exploring indigenous and non-indigenous exchanges

Collaboration is critical concept in Arctic anthropology, in which indigenous people participate not just as research subjects but as collaborative partners in advancing scientific knowledge. The trans-disciplinary approach develops new conceptual, theoretical, and methodological innovations that transcend discipline-specific boundaries. Such innovations facilitate engagement between indigenous and non-indigenous stakeholders in addressing real-world challenges. This paper documents several Siberian ethnography exhibitions organized by the authors and evaluates their anthropological and social significance. Historically, anthropological discourse has championed using visual materials as tools for cultural interventions aimed at societal transformation. Building upon this foundation, this study explores the challenges of both the Russian Arctic and Asian contexts. The article guides the readers to reconsider conventional anthropological perspectives and methods of collaborating both with the indigenous and non-indigenous partners. By outlining the authors experiences in involving local stakeholders across different countries in these exhibitions, they illuminate the impact of the exhibitions on diverse cultural contexts. As cross-cultural visual anthropology endeavors, the exhibits redefine the meaning of ethnographical snapshots as scientific knowledge and go beyond repatriating indigenous cultures or sharing research outcomes with the broader society. The cross-cultural exhibition is becoming a novel research modality and a tool for fostering social interactions.

Integration of Augmented Reality (AR) in Biology Education: A Systematic Literature Review

21st-century learning encourages the integration of Augmented Reality (AR) technology as asupport for learning media to improve learning effectiveness. This systematic literature review explores researchtrends and the integration of Augmented Reality (AR) in biology learning, especially at the formal educationlevel. This study analyzed 23 articles from Scopus, Sage, and ERIC databases published between 2015 and 2023to answer the six research questions posed. The analysis showed several key findings: 1) Most of the researchrelated to AR implementation in biology materials was conducted in Indonesia and the United States; 2) Collegestudents are the dominant research subjects in AR; 3) AR-related research has increased significantly since2015, reaching a peak in 2020, but experiencing fluctuations until 2023; 4) The majority of research focuses onusing RnD research methods, with efforts to develop AR technology in various biological topics; 5) The mostapplied biological material topic using AR technology is the anatomical structure of human organs; 6) Thechallenges of AR implementation in biology learning include accessibility, hardware availability, cost, training,and adaptation to pandemic conditions. Based on these findings, future research recommendations includediversification of research subjects, development of innovative AR learning models, and more in-depth researchon factors that influence the effectiveness of AR implementation, particularly in developing countries. It is alsoimportant to consider developing strategies to overcome the barriers identified to increase the success of ARimplementation in the context of biology learning. Evaluation of the impact of AR use on student learningoutcomes needs to be the focus of future research to complement the current findings.

Spatial Ability of Students in Solving Unit Cube Problem

This study aims to expose the ability of high school students in solving field problems three. The intended third field is the cube. This article uses a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews was conducted for 4 weeks. Data collection techniques in this study consisted of observation, interviews, tests and documentation. The interview guidelines and test in the form of planes three which aim to determine visual spatial abilities have been validated by 2 experts in the fields of mathematics and mathematics education. The research subjects were 11th grade students majoring in Science at SMAN 3 Blitar who had taken subject matter in Planes three. Based on the analysis, it can be concluded that in solving the cube problem in accordance with the spatial abilities of the subject there are several stages: the observation of the image, imagining, relating to the term from other concepts and solving the problem.

Potential of Growing Energy Crops and Then Producing Liquid Fuels in Marginal Land: A China Scenario

To explore the potential of growing energy crops and then producing liquid fuels in marginal land in China, in this paper, the status quo of existing biomass resources and marginal land utilization in China have been first analyzed and the development process of biomass liquid fuels has then been reviewed. Secondly, using ethyl levulinate (EL) as our research subject, the production capacity of growing energy crops in marginal land and their potential to prepare liquid fuels have been explored. Finally, the problems in developing marginal land have been summarized, and proposed policy recommendations for marginal land development, energy crop cultivation, and liquid fuel development suitable for Chinese conditions. The results showed that the potential of sweet sorghum, cassava, jatropha curcas, and switchgrass cultivation in China in producing is 75.76 million tonnes, 1.52 million tonnes, 4.57 million tonnes, and 5.16 million tonnes, respectively. Among these crops, sweet sorghum and switch grass have a higher production capacity and are more suitable to be planted on marginal land and used to produce liquid fuels. The planting of these two crops has absorbed about a 111.11 million tonnes and 7.57 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2), respectively, presenting significant carbon sequestration and oxygen-producing effects, which provides a theoretical basis for the analysis of land use change.

Marine red yeast supplementation improves laying performance by regulating small intestinal homeostasis in aging chickens

Recent studies have shown that age-related aging evolution is accompanied by imbalances in intestinal homeostasis. Marine red yeast (MRY) is a functional probiotic that has been shown to have antioxidant, immune and other properties. Therefore, we chose 900 healthy Hy-Line Brown hens at 433 d old as the research subjects and evaluated the correlation between intestinal health, laying performance, and egg quality in aged hens through the supplementation of MRY. These laying hens were assigned into 5 groups and received diet supplementation with 0%, 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5%, and 2% MRY for 12 weeks. The results showed that MRY supplementation increased egg production rate, average egg weight, and egg quality, and decreased feed conversion ratio and daily feed intake (P < 0.05). The MRY supplement improved antioxidant indicators such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), stimulated villus height, and increased the villus height to crypt depth ratio (V/C ratio) in the intestine (P < 0.05). It also regulated the expression of intestinal inflammatory factors (transforming growth factor-β [TGF-β], interleukin-1β [IL-1β], IL-8, tumor necrosis factor-α [TNF-α]) while increasing serum immunoglobulin G (IgG) levels (P < 0.05). Furthermore, MRY supplementation upregulated the mRNA expression of tight junction proteins (occludin and zonula occludens-1 [ZO-1]), anti-apoptotic gene Bcl-2, and autophagy-related proteins (beclin-1 and light chain 3I [LC3I]) in the intestine (P < 0.05). The MRYsupplement also led to an increase in the concentration of short-chain fatty acids in the cecum, and the relative abundance of the phylum Bacteroidetes, and genera Bacteroides and Rikenellaceae_RC9_gut_group. The LEfSe analysis revealed an enrichment of Sutterella and Akkermansia muciniphila. In conclusion, the results of this experiment indicated that the additional supplementation of MRY can improve the production performance of laying hens and may contribute to the restoration and balance of intestinal homeostasis, which supports the application potential of MRY as a green and efficient feed additive for improving the laying performance in chickens.

Penerapan Quantum Learning Berbantuan Peta Konsep untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Membaca Pemahaman dan Prestasi Belajar Bahasa Indonesia

This study aims to improve students reading comprehension skills and learning achievement through Quantum Learning model assisted by concept maps in Indonesian language learning for fifth grade students. This classroom action research was conducted in two cycles each consisting of two meetings with a total of 19 students as research subjects. Data were primarily collected from observation sheets, evaluation sheets and documentation. The results of this study showed a gradual increase in reading comprehension skills and student achievement. In cycle I, reading comprehension skills reached a level of completeness of 57.89% (sufficient), then in cycle II the level of completeness reached 86,84% (very good). Learning achievement has increased gradually as well, in cycle I the completion rate was 52,63% (enough) and in cycle II the completion rate reached 84,21% (very good). This study shows that the application of Quantum Learning model assisted by concept maps can improve reading comprehension skills and learning achievement of fifth grade students.

Peran Guru PAI dalam Meningkatkan Kesadaran Diri Siswa untuk Mencegah Perundungan di MA Al-Izzah Putra Kota Batu

A surge in bullying cases is currently occurring among students and schools in various regions, currently boomeranging and going viral on Indonesian social media. This writing aims to explain, firstly to find out the role of PAI teachers in preventing bullying at school, secondly to find out teachers' strategies in preventing bullying at school. This research uses qualitative methods, the research subject is direct, the type of research carried out is field study. Data was collected through observation, interviews and documentation. To increase students' awareness of bullying, several efforts have been made including collaboration between teachers and school residents, speaking approaches to students, and strengthening students' morals. The strategies implemented include collaborating and collaborating with psychologists to discuss psychology, good communication with students' guardians to exchange information, inform each other about conditions and inform students about their condition. The PAI teacher's strategy is to find and find out the root of the problem of bullying, and provide moral and moral advice to students during morning assembly and open space for anyone who wants to report bullying. call victims and perpetrators of bullying to resolve problems that occur by mediating.

Sự hài lòng của ứng viên về chất lượng dịch vụ giới thiệu việc làm tại Trung tâm Dịch vụ việc làm Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

Ho Chi Minh City is the economic and industrialization center of the country and is located in the southern key economic region. Foreign and domestic investment account for a large proportion and create a huge demand for labor. Labor source for industrial development plays an important role in attracting investment and development. Employment service centers in localities are a bridge between the supply and demand of human resources. Research objective: Determine candidates’ satisfaction factors about the quality of job placement services at Ho Chi Minh City Employment Service Center. The research subjects are job seekers who come to do business at Ho Chi Minh City Service Center. Quantitative research method using SPSS 22.0. with multivariate regression model to find the relationship between factors and candidate satisfaction with the quality of job placement services at Ho Chi Minh City Employment Service Center. Research results have found that candidates’ satisfaction factors about the quality of job placement services at the Ho Chi Minh City Employment Service Center are reliability; service capacity and attitude; assurance; responsiveness and sympathy.

Development Magnetic Science Park Props Based On Science Literacy To Improve Understanding Concept Of Magnetic Force In Grade IV Elementary School

Teaching aids are tools that help teachers convey abstract material to be more concrete in classroom learning. The props in the development research aim to form science literacy skills to make it easier for grade IV elementary school students to understand the concept of magnetic force. This research is based on the level of understanding of students' concepts related to magnetic force which is still low, due to the lack of variation in the use of media/tools in science learning in the classroom and the lack of student learning motivation. This research is a development research (DD) with the ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) which aims to produce valid and effective science literacy-based teaching aids. The research subjects were fourth grade students at SDN Bandung city. Data were obtained from observations, interviews, questionnaires, expert validation to see the validity of the teaching aids, and test results to see the effectiveness of the teaching aids. The results showed that the average value of the validity of teaching aids by material experts was 96.8% and media experts amounted to 97.9%, while by learning experts amounted to 97.5%. Based on the results of the pretest and posttest, it shows an increase in understanding of the concept of magnetic force after using science literacy-based teaching aids with an average score from 26 to 78 which can be said to be quite effective.

Comparison of Immature Platelet Fraction (IPF) Values for ACS Patients with Unstable Angina Pectoris (UAP), Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarct (NSTEMI), and ST Elevation Myocardial Infarct (STEMI)

Background: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a medical emergency that requires rapid diagnosis and treatment. Immature platelet fraction (IPF) is a hematological parameter that has the potential to be a biomarker for differentiating types of ACS. This study aims to compare IPF values in ACS patients with unstable angina pectoris (UAP), Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Methods: This research is an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design. The research subjects were ACS patients treated at Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital, Padang, Indonesia between January 2023 to December 2023. IPF values were measured using the Sysmex XN-1500 tool. Statistical analysis was carried out using the ANOVA test and post-hoc Tukey test. Results: A total of 150 ACS patients (50 UAP, 50 NSTEMI, 50 STEMI) were included in this study. The mean IPF value in the STEMI group (6.8 ± 2.1%) was significantly higher than that in the NSTEMI (4.5 ± 1.8%) and UAP (3.2 ± 1.5%) groups (p &lt; 0.001). ROC analysis showed that the IPF value had an AUC of 0.89 (95% CI: 0.84-0.94) for differentiating STEMI from NSTEMI/UAP. Conclusion: IPF values were higher in STEMI patients compared to NSTEMI and UAP. This parameter has the potential to be a biomarker for differentiating types of ACS, especially in differentiating STEMI from NSTEMI/UAP.

Polyimidazole ligands: Copper(II) complexes and antiproliferative activity in cancer cells

The design of novel chelators for therapeutic applications has been the subject of extensive research to address various diseases. Many chelators can manipulate the levels of metal ions within cells and effectively modulate the metal excess. In some cases, chelators show significant toxicity to cells.We investigated polyimidazole ligands by potentiometry and UV–Vis spectroscopy for their ability to form copper(II) complexes. We also compared the antiproliferative activity of the polyimidazole ligands and their copper(II) complexes with polypyridine ligands in CaCo-2 (colorectal adenocarcinoma), SH-SY5Y (neuroblastoma) and K562 (chronic myelogenous leukemia) cells and normal HaCaT (keratinocyte) cells.Polyimidazole ligands are less cytotoxic than their analogous polypyridine ligands. All polyimidazole ligands, except the tetraimidazole ligand for K562 cells, did not show any significant effect on the viability of cancer and normal cells. In contrast, the cytotoxic activity of polypiridine ligands was also observed in normal cells with IC50 values similar to those of cancer cells.Tetra imidazole ligand, the only ligand active on the leukemic K562 cell line, induced caspase-dependent apoptosis and increased intracellular reactive oxygen species production with mitochondrial damage.The low cytotoxicity of the polyimidazole ligands, even if it limits their use as anticancer agents, could make them useful in other medical applications, such as in the treatment of metal overload, microbial infections, inflammation or neurodegenerative disorders.