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Use of Telemedicine in the Management of Viral Respiratory Disease Epidemics (SARS, MERS, Influenza, and COVID-19): A Review

Introduction: The epidemic of viral respiratory diseases in the last 20 years has affected many people around the world. In these situations, telemedicine may reduce unnecessary contacts and the risk of exposure to infection. This study aimed to review the papers performed to manage viral respiratory disease epidemics using telemedicine. Material and Methods: The PubMed and Scopus databases were searched in May 2020 for this systematic review study. Data were extracted from the final included papers based on the author, country, type of epidemic, telemedicine modality, telecommunication method, objective, participants, clinical outcome, cost, and satisfaction. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze data.Results: From 365 retrieved papers, 18 papers were included. Most of the papers were done in the US and China (67%). Half of the papers were done during the COVID-19 pandemic. Real-time modality was used in 78% of the papers. The telecommunication method in half of the papers was internet-based. Patients’ management and treatment was the main objective of the six papers. In 81% of the teleconsultation papers, the consultation was performed between patients and healthcare providers. The clinical outcome of all papers showed that telemedicine was successful in the management of viral respiratory disease epidemics. Cost and satisfaction outcomes were considered in a few papers. Conclusion: There is considerable evidence to show that telemedicine is a useful and convenient method to manage and control viral respiratory disease epidemics. Therefore, countries should pay special attention to telemedicine to control the current pandemic and future epidemics and use it extensively.
The Impact of Online Game Addiction on Adolescent Mental Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Abstract: Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) in 2019 determined that Internet Gaming Disorders (IGD) were included as mental health disorders. Among adolescents, excessive online gaming has become a lifestyle and is associated with psychological symptoms (psychopathological symptoms and life satisfaction), social health (social interactions) and physical health (general health and body mass index). The IGD has now become a problem all over the world. AIM: This study aims to analyze the impact of online game addiction on adolescents using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) approach. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Subjects were searched extensively from the Pubmed, Sage, Science Direct, and Scopus databases. The search used the keywords "online game addiction", "mental health", and "youth". The inclusive criteria for the included literature in this study were as follow; the literature had to be sourced from journal article, written in English, available in full text, the published between 2011-2021, and the age of the adolescent subject should be 13-18 years. We identified 81 articles of which 20 were deemed relevant for this systematic review. RESULTS: This review study shows that problematic online gaming behavior has a strong negative correlation with various subjective health outcomes. CONCLUSION: Early relevant prevention for adolescents from the IGD is the appropriate use of internet/ gadgets as the only option to avoid or to reduce the symptoms of internet addiction and online games. Keywords : Online game addiction; Mental health; Adolescents; Good Health and Wellbeing
Factors influence ease of use on Fintech adoption: Mediating by the role of attachment anxiety under Covid-19 pandemic

In recent times, Fintech has developed rapidly along with the development of technology. The Covid-19 lockdown has created a huge opportunity in terms of increasing the number of users, and users’ experience. Previous studies have shown a number of factors affecting the use of financial technology services. However, what are the factors that are caused by the Covid-19 epidemic, and the ability to enhance competitive advantage and retain users is still lacking. Data were collected in Vietnam, comprising 247 respondents, and the SEM model was used to predict the effects. This study shows that users' users’ beliefs, security and privacy, web design of Fintech services, customer value, and attachment anxiety during prolonged lockdown without a feasible solution to date increase intention to adopt Fintech. Both theoretical and practical applications were discussed in this study.
Artificial intelligence and capsule endoscopy: automatic detection of vascular lesions using a convolutional neural network

Background Capsule endoscopy (CE) is the first line for evaluation of patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. A wide range of small intestinal vascular lesions with different hemorrhagic potential are frequently found in these patients. Nevertheless, reading CE exams is time-consuming and prone to errors. Convolutional neural networks (CNN) are artificial intelligence tools with high performance levels in image analysis. This study aimed to develop a CNN-based model for identification and differentiation of vascular lesions with distinct hemorrhagic potential in CE images. Methods The development of the CNN was based on a database of CE images. This database included images of normal small intestinal mucosa, red spots, and angiectasia/varices. The hemorrhagic risk was assessed by Saurin’s classification. For CNN development, 11,588 images (9525 normal mucosa, 1026 red spots, and 1037 angiectasia/varices) were ultimately extracted. Two image datasets were created for CNN training and testing. Results The network was 91.8% sensitive and 95.9% specific for detection of vascular lesions, providing accurate predictions in 94.4% of cases. In particular, the CNN had a sensitivity and specificity of 97.1% and 95.3%, respectively, for detection of red spots. Detection of angiectasia/varices occurred with a sensitivity of 94.1% and a specificity of 95.1%. The CNN had a frame reading rate of 145 frames/sec. Conclusions The developed algorithm is the first CNN-based model to accurately detect and distinguish enteric vascular lesions with different hemorrhagic risk. CNN-assisted CE reading may improve the diagnosis of these lesions and overall CE efficiency.
Is Meaningful Work a Stronger Predictor of Innovation Than Transformational Leadership?

Purpose: Innovation is recognised as a key driver of business and economic growth. However, many organisations struggle to implement or encourage innovation successfully. A number of factors, including the demonstration of transformational leadership, have been examined in encouraging innovation behaviour among employees. ‘Meaningful work’ is seen as an additional factor influencing innovation but has received little attention in this field. Design: Drawing on both an emerging body of research on meaningful work and a leading model of creativity and innovation in organisations, this exploratory study of 100 Australian adult employees investigated the additional predictive value of both meaningful work and transformational leadership on innovation behavior.Findings: Results showed that meaningful work was positively correlated with, and predicted, innovation, while transformational leadership did not contribute to innovative behaviour. Implications:This finding has implications for organisations fostering innovation by helping them better understand the impact meaningful work could have on their innovation objectives.Originality:This is one of the first studies examining the relationship between innovation, meaningful work, and transformational leadership in a population of employed adults.
Board Structure Problem in Aviation Companies: The Relationship of Political Connection and Multiple Directorship on Firm Performance

This study analyzes the relationship between the political connection and multiple directorships of aviation companies’ board members and their firm performance. This research will focus on companies in the aviation sector on a broader subsector than previous studies. It will help the shareholder of the aviation companies determine board structure policies and evaluate the implementations conducted so far. This research uses descriptive statistics and regression analysis for the panel data model. Moreover, this study uses a purposive sampling technique secondary data from the aviation company’s annual reports in the Asia continent for the 2016-2020 period. The results show that the multiple directorships negatively affect firm performance in aviation companies while the board’s political connections positively affect firm performance, measured by its Return on Equity (ROE). In contrast, the multiple directorships and political connections do not impact aviation companies' firm performance measured by their Return on Assets (ROA). Overall, this study in the Asia continent asserts the previous study where the political connection positively affects the airline’s firm performance in the US. The result can support the corporate governance practice of deciding board structure in the aviation sectors in Asia in terms of political connection and multiple directorships.DOI: 10.26905/jkdp.v25i3. 5892
Minimax prediction of sequences with periodically stationary increments

The problem of optimal estimation of linear functionals constructed from unobserved values of a stochastic sequence with periodically stationary increments based on its observations at points $ k<0$ is considered. For sequences with known spectral densities, we obtain formulas for calculating values of the mean square errors and the spectral characteristics of the optimal estimates of the functionals. Formulas that determine the least favourable spectral densities and minimax (robust) spectral characteristics of the optimal linear estimates of functionals are derived in the case where spectral densities of the sequence are not exactly known while some sets of admissible spectral densities are given.
Toxoplasma Pericarditis in an Immunocompetent Child- A Rare Case Report

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection caused by the protozoan, Toxoplasma gondii which is an obligate intracellular parasite. Among all the parasites known to cause myocarditis or pericarditis, the most commonly found is Chaga’s Disease or American Trypanosomiasis. Several other parasites including T. gondii can affect the heart in immunocompromised patients. Individuals with intact immunity largely remain asymptomatic. Only 22 cases of Toxoplasma Pericarditis have been reported worldwide. Although, CNS and Ocular Toxoplasmosis cases have been reported from Indian subcontinent, there is a lack of literature on cardiac involvement by Toxoplasma. Here, we present a case of a 11 yr old immunocompetent child with Toxoplasma Pericarditis, the first case to be reported from India. An echocardiography confirmed diagnosis of pericardial effusion for which pericardiocentesis was done and sent to our department for cytological evaluation. Fluid was exudative with pericardial fluid to serum protein ratio of 0.7. Gram stain, AFB stain and CB NAAT of pericardial fluid were negative. Cytology revealed neutrophils and macrophages showing presence of intracellular organisms resembling tachyzoites of Toxoplasma species on the Giemsa stained smear. These tachyzoites were crescent shaped with one pointed end and the other rounded end and a central nuclei. A final diagnosis of Toxoplasma Pericarditis was made based on microscopy findings. T. gondii serological tests were also done which showed positivity for IgG with strong avidity. Thus, our case report represents an important differential that should be considered by all the clinicians in cases of acute pericarditis, especially in difficult cases where no other cause can be identified.
Identification and Typing of Canine Parvovirus Using Molecular Techniques

Aim: Canine parvovirus 2, the causative agent of acute hemorrhagic enteritis in dogs, is one of the most important pathogenic viruses. It causes a highly contagious and often fatal disease. The disease condition is complicated further due to emergence of a number of variants namely CPV-2a, CPV-2b, CPV-2c, new CPV 2a, new CPV 2b over the years and involvement of domestic and wild canines. The virus is shed in large numbers in the feces of infected dog and upto 7 to 10 days post-infection, therefore, the present study was designed to detect CPV and to identify the prevailing antigenic types of CPV using molecular techniques from rectal swabs of affected dogs. Methods: The rectal swabs were collected from dogs suspected of Canine Parvovirus and subjected to PCR, Nested PCR and Realtime PCR for identification and typing of CPV in infected dogs. Results: From the study it was found that the per cent positivity was high in dogs and was found to be 50% and 89% by PCR and nested polymerase reaction respectively when considered in suspected dogs. The most prevailing antigenic type as detected by Real time PCR was found to be CPV 2a. Conclusions: The study indicated the animals vaccinated for CPV were also found positive for the disease. This study helps to detect percent positivity of CPV in dogs and also is important to identify the prevailing antigenic types of CPV in the region.
Reference to Materials in Written Argumentations of Students in Geography Lessons

Until now, geography teaching has only touched upon the way in which students write argumentations focused on geographical topics, and the challenges of doing this. In order to shed light on this process, this study considers the problems and challenges students face when using material-based written argumentation in geography lessons. The results from 19 evaluated text products and sound thinking protocols, which were collected in the 8th grade of a comprehensive school, are presented and analyzed. These results show that simultaneously handling several materials at once is a challenge for the students in material-based writing due to a lack of processing techniques.
Croatian Registered Nurses - Perception of Barriers to Research Utilization: A Cross-sectional Study

BACKGROUND: Despite positive effects of research utilization on improving the quality of care, nurses meet numerous obstacles when trying to bridge the gap between the theory and utilization of research findings in nursing practice. AIM: The study was conducted to identify barriers to research utilization in daily nursing practice among registered nurses in University Hospital Center Osijek, Croatia. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in University Hospital Center Osijek, Croatia in 2014. The study included 415 registered nurses, randomly selected. The BARRIERS Scale and a demographic data questionnaire were used to collect data. RESULTS: The study identified organizational barriers as major obstacles to implementing research findings. The items rated highest were “there is insufficient time on the job to implement new ideas” (78.2%), “nurse does not feel she/he has enough authority to change patient care procedures” (77.5%), “relevant literature is not compiled in one place” (72.1%), “physicians will not cooperate with implementation” (70.5%), and “nurse does not have time to read research” (70.4%). The item “relevant literature is not compiled in one place” belongs to communication subscale, while the other items belong to organizational barriers subscale. CONCLUSION: Registered nurses employed in University Hospital Center Osijek, Croatia perceived organizational barriers as major obstacles to research utilization.
Cinnamaldehyde and α-terpineol inhibit the growth of planktonic cultures of Candida albicans and non albicans

Agents based in natural products have been investigated for the treatment of oral candidiasis. This study aims to evaluate the antifungal effect of phytoconstituent cinnamaldehyde and α-terpineol in planktonic cultures of Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida krusei and clinical isolates of C. albicans. Reference strains of C. albicans (ATCC 90028 and ATCC 60193), C. glabrata (ATCC 2001), C. krusei (ATCC 34135) and four clinical isolates were used. Nistatin 100,000UI was used as a positive control. After preparation of the inoculum (1 × 103 CFU / mL), serial microdilution technique was performed using RPMI 1640 medium. Results: in reference strains, the MIC for α-terpineol ranged from 312,5 μg / mL (C. albicans 90028) to 40 μg / mL (C. krusei); and the cinnamaldehyde ranged from 40 μg / mL (C. albicans 90028, C. albicans 60193 and C. glabrata) to 20 μg / mL (C. krusei). Whereas for clinical strains, the MIC for α-terpineol ranged from 156 μg / mL to 78 μg / mL and cinnamaldehyde ranged from 78 μg / mL to 40 μg / mL. Therefore, the cinnamaldehyde and α-terpineol present an inhibitory effect against planktonic cultures of Candida albicans and not albicans.
Do female leaders influence bank profitability and bank stability? Evidence from Vietnamese banking sector

A diverse board has been seen as an important factor contributing to the success andsustainability of a company. Therefore, policies to enhance the diversity of the boards havebeen implemented in many countries around the globe. However, previous findings on theimpact of female leaders on firm performance still remain inconclusive. Using a dataset of 20Vietnamese commercial banks over the period from 2013 to 2019, this paper examines whether the gender of the bank leaders such as CEOs or members of Management Team (MT), Board of Directors (BOD) have an impact on bank profitability and bank stability in Vietnam. Our findings suggest that banks with female CEOs tend to be more profitable and more stable than those with male CEOs. However, more women appointed to MT do not necessarily result in more profitable or more stable banks. More interestingly, the presence of women on banks’ board of directors implies lower profitability and more vulnerability for banks. Obtained findings imply important bank governance policies toward better performance and stability for commercial banks in Vietnam. Keywords: gender diversity; bank profitability; bank stability; female leadersJEL Classification Codes: G21, G32, M14, J16, J24
Effect of Peace Interventions on Students’ Peacebuilding Attitudes at Secondary School Level

It is the need of the hour to incorporate peace promotion as one of the significant features of the educational institutions in Pakistan. The present study explores the impact of a peace promotion intervention, with control and experimental groups, in order to understand if specific planned activities can significantly improve the peacebuilding attitudes of students. The study is experimental in nature, administering a pre-test and a post-test for both the control and experimental groups. Two equal samples (n=69) of 10th-grade (secondary school) students were selected — using a random sampling technique — for the control and experimental groups. The results of this study indicated that peace interventions — comprising games, hands-on activities, and dialogues — contributed significantly to improving the peace-building attitudes of the students in the experimental group. In addition, the female students of the experimental group exhibited a greater improvement in their peace building attitudes in the post-test phase as compared to their male counterparts. Furthermore, the study also reveals that the female students in the control group also depicted improvement in the post-test. This research presents implications for policymakers and educationists that need to be considered when introducing peace promotion activities into the (secondary) school curriculum. This article argues that practical activities — targeted to inculcate peaceful behavior in the students — can serve as important tools in establishing an environment of peace in society in general.
Determining Boundary Conditions of Social Influence for Social Networking Site Research

Social influence theoretical constructs have been utilized substantially by researchers in Information Systems (IS) to examine interactions in Social Networking Sites (SNSs). However, most of the theoretical constructs of social influence applied in IS studies have been adopted from social influence theories developed before the advent of SNSs. Yet, research on theory development indicates that when applying an existing theory to a novel context, the specification of boundary conditions is crucial. Therefore, in this study, by examining how different social influence constructs have been utilized in past IS studies, we derive five boundary conditions that can be applied to future SNS research. The boundary conditions for SNS research were determined by conducting a literature review with a sample of 65 research papers. Deriving boundary conditions by analyzing recurring patterns in the literature allowed us to generate a foundational knowledge of the use of boundary conditions of social influence for SNS research, which would aid researchers in generating accurate findings. Our findings demonstrate that when applying a theory to a novel context, identification of boundary conditions of a theory would not only contribute to the rigor in research but also support the validation of its practical implications.
Correlates of Job Satisfaction of Community School's Teachers of Phidim Municipality, Nepal

Teachers' satisfaction is a significant concern of the overall education system of a country. This study examines the factors influencing job satisfaction of community school teachers' of Phidim Municipality. More specifically, this paper aims to investigate whether the sex of the teacher, income, nature of the job, age, birthplace, religion and educational status affect teachers' job satisfaction or not. This study is a cross sectional survey where sample size is determined by using Slovin's formula and the data were drawn from a self-administered questionnaire from randomly selected community school teachers. The percentages, Chi-Square test, and binomial logistic regression model were used for univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis using SPSS. The yearly income, age of teachers, and nature of job were found significantly associated with teachers' satisfaction under bivariate analysis whereas the binomial logistic regression justified the association of teachers' satisfaction to income of teachers and nature of their job only. The association of teacher's satisfaction to the sex of respondent, religion, educational status, and birthplace were found not significant using both bivariate and multivariate analysis. It is the conclusion that the permanency of job and reasonable salary must be managed mainly to make teacher's satisfied. In the present Nepalese context, the adjustment of teacher's salary as per the changing cost of living figure is necessary for teacher's job satisfaction. Likewise, the formulation of the teacher service commission as constitutional body, and regular operation of examination for teacher's permanent recruitment can enhance teacher's job satisfaction.