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What goes in a funder's Narrative CV?: A Scoping Review. 投资人的叙述性简历应该包含哪些内容?:范围审查。
Q2 Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics Pub Date : 2025-12-01 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.170507.1
Marc Antonino Albert, Aleeza Qayyum, Kailyn MacKinnon, Janina Ramos, Gustavo de Paula Dídimo, Gabriela Ferreira Kalkmann, Anna Catharina Vieira Armond, David Moher, Kelly D Cobey

Narrative Curriculum Vitae (NCVs) are a type of CV focusing on written descriptions of researchers' skills, experiences, collaborations, and achievements, which seek to promote more equitable and responsible research assessments. Despite an apparent shift by funding organizations towards the use of NCVs to reassess how researchers are evaluated, the extent of current NCV adoption is unclear. Therefore, we conducted a scoping review to answer the following: 1. Which research funding agencies currently provide NCVs templates for their applicants? and 2. What are the characteristics of said NCV templates? To this end, we employed grey literature searches to identify all existing NCV templates provided by research funding organizations. Our findings highlight several key insights. First, number of funders currently requiring NCVs remains low overall, although national granting agencies are among the early adopters. Second, some funders do not provide formal guidance on how to complete narrative CV's-this may create barriers to uptake. Third, among the NCV templates identified, there are structural commonalities, although there is little insight into the evaluation of NCVs. As interest in NCVs grows, addressing these gaps will be essential to realizing their potential as a fairer and more holistic tool for research assessment.

叙述性简历(NCVs)是一种侧重于对研究人员的技能、经验、合作和成就进行书面描述的简历,旨在促进更公平和负责任的研究评估。尽管资助机构明显转向使用NCV来重新评估研究人员的评估方式,但目前采用NCV的程度尚不清楚。因此,我们进行了范围审查,以回答以下问题:哪些研究资助机构目前为其申请人提供ncv模板?和2。上述NCV模板的特点是什么?为此,我们采用灰色文献检索来识别研究资助机构提供的所有现有NCV模板。我们的发现突出了几个关键的见解。首先,尽管国家资助机构是早期采用者,但目前要求ncv的资助机构数量总体上仍然很低。其次,一些资助者没有提供关于如何完成叙述性简历的正式指导——这可能会造成接受的障碍。第三,在已识别的NCV模板中,存在结构共性,尽管对NCV的评估知之甚少。随着对非传染性病毒的兴趣日益增长,解决这些差距对于实现它们作为更公平、更全面的研究评估工具的潜力至关重要。
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Digital Technologies in a Post-Pandemic Southeast Asia: Measures for Enhancing Regional Approaches. 大流行病后东南亚的数字技术:加强区域办法的措施。
Q2 Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics Pub Date : 2025-12-01 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.165762.2
Bama Andika Putra

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has taken some measures to advance collective action to accelerate telehealth in the region. Still, it has encountered the problem of digital readiness and digital health preparedness disparities within the region. To maintain the consolidation of digital health utilization across ASEAN member states, this article offers policy recommendations to address the diverse approaches taken and compensate for capacity differences among members. Drawing on insights from published official policies, government health ministry websites of Southeast Asian nations, and ASEAN's digital health policies, the article first reviews the diversities of digital technologies in a post-pandemic Southeast Asia and then assesses measures to enhance regional approaches. Several recommendations are presented: First, ASEAN can standardize regional frameworks for telehealth by sharing digital health transformation blueprints and leveraging ASEAN and ASEAN Plus forums to bridge divergent understandings and advance the region's digital health initiatives. Second, ASEAN facilitates investment through a telehealth sandbox and fosters collaboration among stakeholders. Although the recommendations are consistent with the 'ASEAN Way,' lingering concerns in Southeast Asia's telehealth landscape include different commitments and expectations, risks of privacy infringements, and the misuse of technology in the region's authoritarian states.

东南亚国家联盟(东盟)已采取一些措施,推动集体行动,加快该区域的远程保健工作。尽管如此,它还是遇到了区域内数字准备和数字卫生准备差距的问题。为了巩固东盟成员国之间的数字医疗利用,本文提供了政策建议,以解决所采取的各种方法并弥补成员国之间的能力差异。根据已公布的官方政策、东南亚国家政府卫生部网站和东盟数字卫生政策的见解,本文首先回顾了大流行后东南亚数字技术的多样性,然后评估了加强区域方法的措施。提出了几项建议:首先,东盟可以通过分享数字卫生转型蓝图并利用东盟和东盟+论坛弥合分歧的理解并推进该区域的数字卫生倡议,使远程卫生区域框架标准化。第二,东盟通过远程保健沙盒促进投资,并促进利益攸关方之间的合作。虽然这些建议与“东盟方式”是一致的,但东南亚远程医疗领域的担忧仍然存在,包括不同的承诺和期望,侵犯隐私的风险,以及该地区专制国家滥用技术。
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Integrating Digital Technologies into the Teaching of Intercultural Competences: A Systematic Literature Mapping. 将数字技术融入跨文化能力教学:文献的系统制图。
Q2 Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics Pub Date : 2025-12-01 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.167364.3
Andrea Basantes-Andrade, Gabriela Bastidas-Amador, Claudia Ruiz-Chagna, Marlen Congo-Cervantes, Gabriela Quintana-Andrade

Background: The development of intercultural competences mediated by digital technologies has gained prominence in higher education, driven by academic internationalization and the advancement of virtual learning environments. However, questions remain regarding the most frequently studied competence dimensions, the geographic regions involved, and the methodologies employed.

Methods: A systematic literature mapping was conducted following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines to analyze scientific production from 2005 to 2024, sourced from Scopus, Web of Science, and SciELO. Inclusion criteria focused on peer-reviewed, open-access articles, in English or Spanish, addressing the integration of digital technologies in the teaching of intercultural competence. After screening 176 records, 23 studies were included for analysis.

Results: Scientific production was primarily concentrated in the Americas and Europe (78%), with Mexico (15%) and countries such as the United States, Spain, and Russia each accounting for 11%. The most frequent competence dimensions were adaptation and management (47.83%), intercultural knowledge (39.13%), communication skills (39.13%), and intercultural attitudes (39.13%). Competences such as cultural adaptability, intercultural awareness, and intercultural communication were the most frequently addressed, reflecting the need for flexibility and communication skills in multicultural contexts. Technologies like COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) and immersive tools are emerging as effective strategies to promote intercultural learning, although areas such as innovative leadership (4.35%) and personal development (8.70%) remain underexplored. Temporally, there has been sustained growth in research since 2019, with peaks in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Conclusion: Digital technologies show significant potential for the development of intercultural competences, but their implementation requires addressing structural, pedagogical, and equity-related gaps. This study lays the groundwork for future research and policies aimed at enhancing inclusive and sustainable intercultural education in digital environments.

背景:在学术国际化和虚拟学习环境的推动下,数字技术介导的跨文化能力的发展在高等教育中得到了突出的体现。然而,关于最常研究的能力维度、所涉及的地理区域和所采用的方法,问题仍然存在。方法:按照PRISMA 2020指南进行系统的文献制图,分析2005 - 2024年的科学产出,数据来源为Scopus、Web of Science和SciELO。收录标准侧重于同行评议、开放获取的英文或西班牙文文章,涉及数字技术在跨文化能力教学中的整合。在筛选176份记录后,纳入23项研究进行分析。结果:科研产出主要集中在美洲和欧洲(78%),墨西哥(15%),美国、西班牙和俄罗斯等国各占11%。最常见的能力维度是适应与管理(47.83%)、跨文化知识(39.13%)、沟通技巧(39.13%)和跨文化态度(39.13%)。文化适应性、跨文化意识和跨文化交际等能力是最常被提及的,反映了多元文化背景下对灵活性和沟通技巧的需求。尽管创新领导力(4.35%)和个人发展(8.70%)等领域仍未得到充分开发,但COIL(协作式在线国际学习)和沉浸式工具等技术正在成为促进跨文化学习的有效策略。从时间上看,自2019年以来,研究持续增长,在2021年、2022年和2023年达到峰值。结论:数字技术显示出发展跨文化能力的巨大潜力,但其实施需要解决结构、教学和平等相关的差距。本研究为未来的研究和政策奠定了基础,旨在加强数字环境下包容和可持续的跨文化教育。
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Innovations in Inventory Management to Improve the Profitability of Local SMEs. 创新存货管理,提高本地中小企业的盈利能力。
Q2 Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics Pub Date : 2025-11-29 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.168900.3
Víctor Hugo Puican Rodríguez, Rita DE Jesus Toro López, Waldemar Ramón García Vera

Background: Efficient inventory management is a critical internal capability for ensuring the financial sustainability of micro and small enterprises, especially in emerging economies affected by post-pandemic disruptions. In Bagua, Peru, MSMEs often lack digitised control systems, leading to frequent stock imbalances, rushed purchases at high prices, and lower profitability; a deeper understanding of inventory practices that drive financial performance can contribute to more informed and strategic decision-making.

Method: This quantitative, descriptive, and explanatory study examined the effects of four components of inventory management-control, valuation methods, control records, and measurement-on profitability; a convenience sample of 83 MSMEs yielded 200 valid responses from key personnel involved in inventory decisions; A 21-item Likert scale validated by experts was applied, and the data were analysed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression in SPSS v27. Profitability indicators included return on assets (ROA), gross margin (GM), and return on equity (ROE).

Results: All dimensions of the inventory showed moderate levels of implementation (means: 2.37-2.62 on a five-point scale). The regression model demonstrated satisfactory predictive power (R 2 = 0.402; F = 32.81; p < 0.001). Inventory measurement was the strongest and only highly significant predictor of profitability (β = 0.383; p < 0.001), followed by inventory control, with a smaller but significant contribution (β = 0.257; p = 0.013). Inventory valuation methods and control records did not show statistically significant direct effects (p > 0.40).

Conclusion: The findings highlight that decision-oriented measurement practices, supported by systematic control, are essential factors for the financial performance of micro and small enterprises; investment in digital monitoring tools, replenishment based on key performance indicators, and staff training could improve operational and financial efficiency; due to its cross-sectional design and localised context, future studies should incorporate longitudinal data and broader geographical comparisons to strengthen generalisation and explore possible mediation pathways between accounting-oriented practices and profitability.

背景:有效的库存管理是确保微型和小型企业财务可持续性的关键内部能力,特别是在受大流行后中断影响的新兴经济体中。在秘鲁巴瓜,中小微企业往往缺乏数字化控制系统,导致库存经常失衡,高价抢购,盈利能力下降;更深入地了解驱动财务绩效的库存实践可以有助于更明智和更具战略性的决策。方法:这个定量、描述性和解释性的研究考察了库存管理的四个组成部分——控制、估值方法、控制记录和测量——对盈利能力的影响;83家中小微企业的便利样本从参与库存决策的关键人员中获得了200份有效回复;采用经专家验证的21题Likert量表,采用SPSS v27软件进行描述性统计和多元线性回归分析。盈利能力指标包括资产收益率(ROA)、毛利率(GM)和净资产收益率(ROE)。结果:量表的所有维度都显示出中等水平的实施(5分制的平均值:2.37-2.62)。回归模型具有令人满意的预测能力(r2 = 0.402; F = 32.81; p < 0.001)。库存测量是盈利能力最强且唯一高度显著的预测因子(β = 0.383; p < 0.001),其次是库存控制,贡献较小但显著(β = 0.257; p = 0.013)。存货评估方法和对照记录没有显示统计学上显著的直接影响(p > 0.40)。结论:研究结果表明,以决策为导向、辅以系统控制的计量实践是影响小微企业财务绩效的重要因素;投资于数字监测工具、基于关键绩效指标的补充以及员工培训可以提高业务和财务效率;由于其横断面设计和本地化背景,未来的研究应纳入纵向数据和更广泛的地理比较,以加强概括性,并探索会计导向实践与盈利能力之间可能的中介途径。
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Optimization of Bolus-Tracking Thresholds levels in Cerebral CT Angiography: Influence of Patient Characteristics on contrast enhancement dynamics and radiation dose metrics. 优化脑CT血管造影丸跟踪阈值水平:患者特征对造影增强动力学和辐射剂量指标的影响。
Q2 Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics Pub Date : 2025-11-29 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.171062.2
Ashwin Prabhu, Abhimanyu Pradhan, Sharath S, Rajagopal Kadavigere, Winniecia Dkhar, Priya P S, Suresh Sukumar, Pulagam Vamsidhar Reddy, Neil Abraham Barnes

Background: Cerebral computed tomography angiography (CTA) is widely used to assess neurovascular disorders, but venous contamination often obscures arteries. Optimizing bolus-tracking thresholds is crucial, yet patient factors influencing contrast dynamics and the value of radiation dose indices in head CTA remain unclear.

Objectives: To optimize bolus-tracking thresholds in cerebral CTA by examining patient-related influences on enhancement and radiation metrics.

Methods: 126 adults undergoing cerebral CTA were evaluated in this prospective study. Demographics, physiologic parameters, peak enhancement time (PET), peak enhancement attenuation (PEA), and dose indices (CTDIvol, SSDE) were recorded. Linear regression identified predictors of enhancement. Two blinded radiologists graded venous contamination. ROC analysis, including age subgroups, determined the optimal HU threshold.

Results: Median age was 55.5 years; 70% were male. PET rose with age (+0.086 s/year, p < 0.001) and was shorter in females (-2.39 s, p = 0.003). PEA increased with threshold (+1.03 HU/unit, p < 0.001). Arterial enhancement was higher in females (+40.7 HU, p < 0.001) and patients ≥60 years (+70 HU, p < 0.001). Venous enhancement correlated with PET (p = 0.023) and systolic pressure (p = 0.002). ROC analysis showed an optimal threshold of 105 ± 5 HU (AUC = 0.634; sensitivity 88.4%, specificity 77.1%). CTDIvol, but not SSDE, correlated with weight (p = 0.015).

Conclusion: Intrinsic (age, gender) and extrinsic (threshold) factors shape CTA enhancement. A 105 ± 5 HU threshold reduces venous contamination, especially in younger patients. CTDIvol remains the preferred dose index. Findings support individualized, resource-efficient CTA protocols aligned with UN SDGs 3, 9, and 12.

背景:脑计算机断层血管造影(CTA)被广泛用于评估神经血管疾病,但静脉污染经常掩盖动脉。优化剂量跟踪阈值至关重要,但影响头部CTA造影动态和辐射剂量指标值的患者因素尚不清楚。目的:通过检查患者对增强和放射指标的相关影响,优化脑CTA的剂量跟踪阈值。方法:在这项前瞻性研究中对126名接受脑部CTA治疗的成年人进行评估。记录人口统计学、生理参数、峰值增强时间(PET)、峰值增强衰减(PEA)和剂量指数(CTDIvol、SSDE)。线性回归确定了增强的预测因子。两名盲法放射科医生对静脉污染进行分级。ROC分析,包括年龄亚组,确定最佳HU阈值。结果:中位年龄为55.5岁;70%为男性。PET随年龄增加(+0.086 s/年,p < 0.001),女性较短(-2.39 s/年,p = 0.003)。PEA随阈值升高(+1.03 HU/unit, p < 0.001)。女性(+40.7 HU, p < 0.001)和≥60岁患者(+70 HU, p < 0.001)的动脉强化程度更高。静脉增强与PET (p = 0.023)和收缩压(p = 0.002)相关。ROC分析显示最佳阈值为105±5 HU (AUC = 0.634;敏感性88.4%,特异性77.1%)。CTDIvol与体重相关,而SSDE与体重无关(p = 0.015)。结论:内因(年龄、性别)和外因(阈值)影响CTA增强。105±5 HU的阈值可减少静脉污染,尤其是在年轻患者中。CTDIvol仍然是首选剂量指数。研究结果支持符合联合国可持续发展目标3、9和12的个性化、资源高效的CTA方案。
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Predicting determinants of modern contraceptive use among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia using machine learning algorithms: Evidence from the Performance Monitoring and Accountability (PMA) Survey 2019 dataset. 使用机器学习算法预测埃塞俄比亚育龄妇女使用现代避孕药具的决定因素:来自2019年绩效监测和问责制(PMA)调查数据集的证据
Q2 Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics Pub Date : 2025-11-28 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.156316.2
Jibril Bashir Adem, Anas Ali Alhur, Shimels Derso Kebede, Agmasie Damtew Walle, Daniel Niguse Mamo

Introduction: Globally, around 40% of women report unintended pregnancies, with approximately 214 million women in developing countries wanting to avoid pregnancy but not using any contraception. Modern contraceptives (MCs) are effective tools for preventing unintended pregnancies, controlling rapid population growth, and reducing fertility and maternal mortality rates, particularly in developing countries. This study aimed to identify the determinants of modern contraceptive use among Ethiopian women of reproductive age using machine learning (ML) algorithms.

Methodology: The study utilized secondary data from the 2019 Performance Monitoring and Accountability (PMA) Ethiopia survey, analyzing 8,837 samples. Preprocessing steps included data cleaning, feature engineering, dimensionality reduction, and splitting the data, with 80% used for training and 20% for testing the algorithms. Six supervised ML algorithms were employed and assessed using confusion matrices, with information gain applied to identify critical attributes for predicting MC use.

Results: Only 24% of participants used modern contraceptives [95% CI (23.1%, 24.9%)]. Extreme gradient boosting (XGB) demonstrated the highest predictive accuracy (81.97%, 95% CI {79.06%, 82.7%}) and area under the ROC curve (76.63%), followed by logistic regression (80.52%) and support vector machines (80.41%). Key determinants of MC use included starting family planning at age 20 or older, being single, having partner approval, being the wife of the household head, being between 36 and 49 years old, advice from healthcare providers, concerns about side effects, and having a household size of five or more.

Conclusion and recommendations: The use of modern contraceptives among Ethiopian women remains low. Extreme gradient boosting proved most effective in predicting determinants of MC use. Based on the results of predictive associations, improved counseling during antenatal and postnatal care visits, promoting partner discussions on family planning, and addressing concerns about family size and contraceptive use are recommended strategies to enhance MC uptake.

导言:在全球范围内,约有40%的妇女报告意外怀孕,发展中国家约有2.14亿妇女希望避免怀孕,但没有采取任何避孕措施。现代避孕药具是预防意外怀孕、控制人口快速增长和降低生育率和孕产妇死亡率的有效工具,特别是在发展中国家。本研究旨在利用机器学习(ML)算法确定埃塞俄比亚育龄妇女使用现代避孕药具的决定因素。方法:该研究利用了2019年绩效监测和问责制(PMA)埃塞俄比亚调查的二手数据,分析了8837个样本。预处理步骤包括数据清理、特征工程、降维和分割数据,其中80%用于训练,20%用于测试算法。采用了六种监督ML算法,并使用混淆矩阵进行评估,使用信息增益来识别预测MC使用的关键属性。结果:只有24%的参与者使用现代避孕药具[95% CI(23.1%, 24.9%)]。极端梯度增强(XGB)的预测准确率最高(81.97%,95% CI {79.06%, 82.7%}), ROC曲线下面积最高(76.63%),其次是逻辑回归(80.52%)和支持向量机(80.41%)。使用MC的关键决定因素包括:在20岁或以上开始计划生育、单身、获得伴侣同意、是户主的妻子、年龄在36至49岁之间、获得医疗保健提供者的建议、对副作用的担忧以及有5人或以上的家庭规模。结论和建议:埃塞俄比亚妇女使用现代避孕药具的比例仍然很低。极端梯度增强在预测MC使用决定因素方面被证明是最有效的。根据预测关联的结果,建议采取改善产前和产后护理访问期间的咨询、促进伴侣对计划生育的讨论以及解决对家庭规模和避孕药具使用的担忧等策略,以提高MC的吸收。
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How Smart Can Museums Be? The Role of Cutting-Edge Technologies in Making Modern Museums Smarter. 博物馆到底有多聪明?尖端技术在现代博物馆智能化中的作用。
Q2 Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics Pub Date : 2025-11-26 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.156212.2
Charis Avlonitou, Eirini Papadaki, Androniki Kavoura

Despite extensive research on technology-mediated visitor experiences, a holistic approach to the smart museum remains underexplored. This paper addresses the gap by examining the intersection of museums and digital technologies through a cultural lens, with a focus on their role in redefining the museum experience. The concept and profile of the 21st-century smart museum were shaped through a synthesis of findings from 143 scholarly and institutional publications, combining 118 research outputs (2012-2025) across seven technological categories -Extended Reality (XR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, Fusion, Blockchain, and general Digital Technologies- with a complementary body of theoretical works (1989-2025) that strengthen its conceptual and cultural foundations. From this synthesis, 15 key attributes emerged, outlining the ideal smart museum model. Anchored in theoretical and institutional frameworks, these attributes conceptualize the smart museum as a culturally embedded, technologically enhanced, and human-centered institution. The paper provides a conceptual framework and strategic guide for cultural managers, museum professionals, and designers developing smart museum practices in the digital era.

尽管对以技术为媒介的游客体验进行了广泛的研究,但智能博物馆的整体方法仍未得到充分探索。本文通过文化视角审视博物馆和数字技术的交集,重点关注它们在重新定义博物馆体验中的作用,从而解决了这一差距。21世纪智能博物馆的概念和轮廓是通过综合143个学术和机构出版物的研究结果而形成的,结合了7个技术类别(扩展现实(XR),人工智能(AI),物联网(IoT),机器人,融合,区块链和一般数字技术)的118项研究成果(2012-2025),以及互补的理论作品(1989-2025),加强了其概念和文化基础。从这个综合中,出现了15个关键属性,概述了理想的智能博物馆模型。在理论和制度框架的基础上,这些属性将智能博物馆概念化为一个文化嵌入、技术增强和以人为本的机构。本文为文化管理者、博物馆专业人士和设计师在数字时代发展智慧博物馆实践提供了概念框架和战略指导。
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Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude, And Practices Among Residents Of Al-kharj, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study. 沙特阿拉伯Al-kharj居民的口腔健康知识、态度和行为:一项横断面研究。
Q2 Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics Pub Date : 2025-11-26 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.172953.1
Sultan Almalki, Abdulrahman Mohammed Alaskar, Inderjit Murugendrappa Gowdar, Abdullah Saad Alqahtani, Khalid Gufran, Bhuvaneshwari Nadar, Usha Gv

Background and objective: Several studies highlight the widespread prevalence of dental health problems within the Saudi population. To effectively develop public health strategies, it is vital to assess oral health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours at a population level. This study aimed to examine these three domains among adults aged 18 and older residing in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2024, involving a sample of adult visitors at shopping malls and public parks in Al-Kharj. Data were gathered using a validated, self-administered, structured questionnaire addressing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours related to oral health.

Results: The study included 367 participants aged 18 years and above. Among them, 90.2% were aware of the link between tobacco use and oral cancer, and 89.1% held favourable views regarding the use of fluoridated toothpaste to prevent cavities. However, only 55.6% brushed their teeth twice daily, and just 44.7% routinely visited a dentist. Women exhibited significantly better knowledge than men (p = 0.0001), older individuals had greater knowledge than younger ones (p = 0.004), and participants with a monthly income above 10,000 SAR scored higher on oral health knowledge (p = 0.003).

Conclusion: Although many respondents demonstrated good oral health knowledge, fewer than half maintained positive attitudes and practices necessary for proper oral care.

背景和目的:几项研究强调了沙特人口中普遍存在的牙齿健康问题。为了有效地制定公共卫生战略,在人口层面评估口腔卫生知识、态度和行为至关重要。这项研究的目的是检查这三个领域在18岁以上的成年人居住在Al-Kharj,沙特阿拉伯。方法:采用横断面调查法,于2024年对哈尔吉购物中心和公园的成年游客进行抽样调查。数据收集使用有效的、自我管理的、结构化的问卷调查,涉及与口腔健康有关的知识、态度和行为。结果:该研究包括367名18岁及以上的参与者。其中,90.2%的人知道吸烟与口腔癌有关系,89.1%的人赞成使用含氟牙膏预防蛀牙。然而,只有55.6%的人每天刷牙两次,只有44.7%的人定期去看牙医。女性的口腔健康知识明显高于男性(p = 0.0001),老年人的口腔健康知识高于年轻人(p = 0.004),月收入在10,000 SAR以上的参与者的口腔健康知识得分更高(p = 0.003)。结论:虽然许多受访者表现出良好的口腔卫生知识,但只有不到一半的人保持积极的态度和适当的口腔护理措施。
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Establishing the Perception of Academic Staff on Performance Monitoring in Private Chartered Universities in Western Uganda. 建立西乌干达私立特许大学学术人员对绩效监测的认识。
Q2 Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics Pub Date : 2025-11-26 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.167786.3
Turyamureeba Silaji, Zulaihatu Lawal Bagiwa, Tukur Muhammad

Background: Effective performance monitoring is essential for improving academic productivity, especially in private higher education institutions. This study aimed to establish the perception of academic staff toward performance monitoring and how these perceptions influence academic staff performance in private chartered universities in Western Uganda. Guided by Expectancy Theory and Self-Determination Theory, the study explored how monitoring practices affect motivation and performance outcomes.

Methods: A convergent parallel mixed-methods design was employed. The quantitative strand involved 386 academic staff selected from five private chartered universities using stratified random sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires. In the qualitative strand, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 purposively selected Deans of Faculties. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and regression analysis, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically.

Results: Findings revealed that 58.2% of academic staff had a moderately positive perception of existing performance monitoring practices. Pearson correlation analysis showed a moderate positive relationship between perception of performance monitoring and academic staff performance (r = .476, p < 0.01). Regression analysis further indicated that perception of performance monitoring significantly predicted academic staff performance (β = 0.394, p = 0.000), explaining 18.7% of the variance (R 2 = 0.187). Qualitative data revealed challenges such as irregular feedback, lack of transparency, and limited involvement of academic staff in developing performance indicators.

Conclusions: The study concludes that academic staff performance can be enhanced when performance monitoring systems are perceived as fair, transparent, and participatory. It recommends the standardization of performance evaluation procedures, improved feedback mechanisms, and the active involvement of academic staff in setting performance targets. Strengthening these areas could improve motivation, engagement, and overall academic performance in private universities across the region.

背景:有效的绩效监控对于提高学术生产力至关重要,尤其是在私立高等教育机构。本研究旨在建立学术人员对绩效监控的看法,以及这些看法如何影响乌干达西部私立特许大学学术人员的绩效。在期望理论和自我决定理论的指导下,本研究探讨了监督实践如何影响动机和绩效结果。方法:采用收敛并行混合方法设计。定量链采用分层随机抽样的方法,从五所私立特许大学中选出386名学术人员。数据采用结构化问卷收集。在定性方面,我们对10位有意挑选的学院院长进行了半结构化访谈。定量数据采用描述性统计、Pearson相关分析和回归分析,定性数据采用主题分析。结果:调查结果显示,58.2%的学术人员对现有的绩效监控实践持中等积极的看法。Pearson相关分析显示,绩效监控感知与教职员绩效呈正相关(r = .476, p < 0.01)。回归分析进一步表明,绩效监控感知显著预测教职员绩效(β = 0.394, p = 0.000),解释18.7%的方差(r2 = 0.187)。定性数据揭示了诸如不定期反馈、缺乏透明度以及学术人员在制定绩效指标方面参与有限等挑战。结论:研究得出结论,当绩效监测系统被认为是公平、透明和参与性的时,学术人员的绩效可以得到提高。它建议使考绩评价程序标准化,改进反馈机制,并使学术人员积极参与制定考绩指标。加强这些领域可以提高整个地区私立大学的积极性、参与度和整体学术表现。
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Navigating Barriers and Building Pathways: Inclusive Education for Children with Special Needs. 跨越障碍和建立道路:特殊需要儿童的全纳教育。
Q2 Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics Pub Date : 2025-11-25 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.172211.2
Dalal Aldhilan, Shahid Rafiq, Ayesha Afzal

This quantitative study investigates the current landscape of inclusive education for children with special needs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a focus on identifying perceived barriers, assessing institutional support, and quantifying the attitudes of key stakeholders, including teachers, special educators, school administrators, and parents. Drawing on a sample of 550 participants across three major districts of Jeddah, the research utilized a structured questionnaire incorporating Likert-scale items to capture perceptions of inclusion, obstacles to implementation, and the systemic support available in schools. Descriptive analysis revealed generally positive attitudes toward inclusive education (M = 3.85), though moderate levels of perceived barriers (M = 2.90) and institutional support (M = 3.23) suggest significant implementation challenges remain. ANOVA and t-tests showed no statistically significant differences in attitudes across gender or professional roles, indicating a shared understanding of inclusive values across stakeholder groups. However, regression analysis showed no significant predictors of attitudes in a linear model, whereas path analysis revealed that institutional support had a strong positive effect (β = 0.431, p < 0.0001), and perceived barriers had a significant negative effect (β = -0.270, p < 0.0001). These findings underscore the importance of structural and systemic factors in shaping inclusive education outcomes. The study concludes with recommendations for improving institutional support, enhancing teacher training, and fostering inclusive infrastructure, while also noting limitations related to geography and self-reporting. The research contributes to Saudi Arabia's broader Vision 2030 goals by offering evidence-based insights for creating a more inclusive and equitable education system.

本定量研究调查了沙特阿拉伯吉达有特殊需求儿童全纳教育的现状,重点是识别可感知的障碍,评估机构支持,量化关键利益相关者(包括教师、特殊教育工作者、学校管理人员和家长)的态度。本研究对吉达三个主要地区的550名参与者进行了抽样调查,采用了一份包含李克特量表项目的结构化问卷,以了解对包容性、实施障碍和学校现有系统支持的看法。描述性分析显示,普遍对全纳教育持积极态度(M = 3.85),尽管中等水平的感知障碍(M = 2.90)和机构支持(M = 3.23)表明,实施方面仍存在重大挑战。方差分析和t检验显示,不同性别或职业角色的态度在统计学上没有显著差异,这表明利益相关者群体对包容性价值观有共同的理解。然而,回归分析显示,在线性模型中,态度没有显著的预测因子,而通径分析显示,制度支持有很强的正向影响(β = 0.431, p < 0.0001),感知障碍有显著的负向影响(β = -0.270, p < 0.0001)。这些发现强调了结构性和系统性因素在形成全纳教育成果方面的重要性。该研究最后提出了改善机构支持、加强教师培训和促进包容性基础设施的建议,同时也指出了地理和自我报告方面的局限性。该研究为创建一个更加包容和公平的教育体系提供了基于证据的见解,有助于沙特阿拉伯实现更广泛的2030年愿景目标。
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