bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Identifying Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Brands and Flavors on Instagram: Natural Language Processing Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Chew Rob , Wenger Michael , Guillory Jamie , Nonnemaker James , Kim Annice
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND

Electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) brands, such as JUUL, used social media as a key component of their marketing strategy, which led to massive sales growth from 2015 to 2018. During this time, ENDS use rapidly increased among youths and young adults, with flavored products being particularly popular among these groups.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of our study is to develop a named entity recognition (NER) model to identify potential emerging vaping brands and flavors from Instagram post text. NER is a natural language processing task for identifying specific types of words (entities) in text based on the characteristics of the entity and surrounding words.

METHODS

NER models were trained on a labeled data set of 2272 Instagram posts coded for ENDS brands and flavors. We compared three types of NER models—conditional random fields, a residual convolutional neural network, and a fine-tuned distilled bidirectional encoder representations from transformers (FTDB) network—to identify brands and flavors in Instagram posts with key model outcomes of precision, recall, and F1 scores. We used data from Nielsen scanner sales and Wikipedia to create benchmark dictionaries to determine whether brands from established ENDS brand and flavor lists were mentioned in the Instagram posts in our sample. To prevent overfitting, we performed 5-fold cross-validation and reported the mean and SD of the model validation metrics across the folds.

RESULTS

For brands, the residual convolutional neural network exhibited the highest mean precision (0.797, SD 0.084), and the FTDB exhibited the highest mean recall (0.869, SD 0.103). For flavors, the FTDB exhibited both the highest mean precision (0.860, SD 0.055) and recall (0.801, SD 0.091). All NER models outperformed the benchmark brand and flavor dictionary look-ups on mean precision, recall, and F1. Comparing between the benchmark brand lists, the larger Wikipedia list outperformed the Nielsen list in both precision and recall.

CONCLUSIONS

Our findings suggest that NER models correctly identified ENDS brands and flavors in Instagram posts at rates competitive with, or better than, others in the published literature. Brands identified during manual annotation showed little overlap with those in Nielsen scanner data, suggesting that NER models may capture emerging brands with limited sales and distribution. NER models address the challenges of manual brand identification and can be used to support future infodemiology and infoveillance studies. Brands identified on social media should be cross-validated with Nielsen and other data sources to differentiate emerging brands that have become established from those with limited sales and distribution.
Geographical Disparities in Pooled Stroke Incidence and Case Fatality in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (Preprint)
Authors: He Fan , Blackberry Irene , Yao Liqing , Xie Haiyan , Mnatzaganian George
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND

Geographical variations in stroke incidence and case fatality in China have been reported. Nonetheless, pooled estimates in major Chinese regions are unknown.

OBJECTIVE

This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to investigate pooled estimates of incidence and short-term case fatality of stroke in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao.

METHODS

Longitudinal studies published in English and indexed in PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and Web of Science, or in Chinese and indexed in SinoMed and CQVIP will be targeted. Articles reporting on adults living in China who experience first-ever stroke or die within 1 year from newly onset stroke will be included. The 95% confidence intervals of the event will be estimated using the exact method based on the Poisson distribution. The log incidence rates together with their corresponding log standard errors will be meta-analyzed using DerSimonian and Laird random effects models. Pooled case fatality rates will also be estimated using a random effect model. Time trends in pooled age-standardized stroke incidence and case fatality will be estimated. The heterogeneity of the included studies will be measured using the I2 statistic and meta-regressions will be run to analyze the effect of reported covariates on found heterogeneity. Risk of bias will be examined using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Publication bias will be tested using funnel plots and Egger tests. Sensitivity analysis will be run by risk of bias.

RESULTS

This study was funded and registered in 2020. The systematic searches, study selections, and quality assessments were completed in July 2021. Data extraction and analysis and manuscript writing are scheduled to be completed by December 2021.

CONCLUSIONS

This will be the first study to provide regional differences in pooled estimates of stroke incidence with case fatality in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao. This study will assist in addressing inequalities in stroke care across China.

CLINICALTRIAL

PROSPERO International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews CRD42020170724; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=170724

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

PRR1-10.2196/32566
Toward Public Health Resilience in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: Findings From the Seventh Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network Regional Conference (Preprint)
Authors:   The Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET)
Published: January 2022

UNSTRUCTURED

The resilience of public health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) varies from country to country, mostly based on the governmental and financial situation of the countries. With the theme of Towards Public Health Resilience in the EMR: Breaking Barriers, the seventh Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network regional conference, held from November 14 to 18, 2021, was dedicated to exploring ways for achieving public health resilience. A total of 101 oral presentations and 13 poster presentations were presented on various public health topics. The conference included 6 keynote sessions, 10 roundtable sessions, and 5 preconference workshops. The preconference workshops were conducted on border health; the mobilization of Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) residents and graduates and rapid responders in EMR countries; continuous professional development for the public health workforce; brucellosis surveillance using the “One Health” approach; and strategies to integrate and use noncommunicable diseases data sources. The roundtable sessions included discussions on the following topics: the role of FETPs in responding to COVID-19, institutionalization of rapid response to public health emergencies, health systems resilience, integration of early warning and response with event-based and indicator-based surveillance, sustaining international health regulations, strengthening the “One Health” approach, the anticipated future of public health in the post COVID-19 era, supporting public health research capacity in a diverse region, and COVID-19 vaccines and routine immunization synergies and drawbacks. The keynote speaker sessions covered topics on essential public health functions and the universal health coverage challenge in the EMR, lessons from the US COVID-19 public health response, learning from COVID-19, reshaping public health after the pandemic era, COVID-19 resilient primary health care, and the cohesion of society during and after a pandemic. The conference sessions provided highly promising opportunities to explore ways to achieve such goals in the EMR and shed light on the latest scientific findings, important lessons learned, and discussions on the ways in which current barriers can be broken down through coordination and collaboration.
A mixed methods study on the expected effectiveness of new heat and moisture exchangers for laryngectomized patients in Germany (Preprint)
Authors: Ahmed Anam , Mewes Janne C. , Boot Iris W.A. , Vrijhoef Hubertus J.M.
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND

Notwithstanding the benefits of Heat and Moisture Exchangers (HMEs) in both clinical research and practice, a gap exists between the optimal physiological humidification levels by the nasal function and the humidification capacity by HMEs for patients after total laryngectomy. In this study, five new HMEs (Provox® Life™) specialized for situational use with improved humidification capacities were evaluated.

OBJECTIVE

1. To evaluate the effectiveness of existing HMEs; 2. to assess the potential effectiveness of the new HMEs; 3. to elicit expert judgments on the expected effectiveness and impact on healthcare use of the new HMEs.

METHODS

First, a rapid literature review (RLR) was performed identifying evidence on the clinical outcomes, health outcomes, and complications of HMEs in laryngectomised patients. Second, semi-structured interviews with German experts (n=4) were conducted to validate the findings of the RLR and to identify reasonable expectations regarding the potential of the new HMEs. Third, structured expert elicitation (SEE) among German experts (n=19) was used to generate quantitative evidence on the expected effectiveness of the new HMEs on clinical and health outcomes.

RESULTS

The RLR included ten studies and demonstrated that HME use by patients has advantages compared to no HME use concerning breathing resistance, tracheal dryness and irritation, mucus production and plugging, frequency of cough and forced expectorations, sleep quality, voice quality, use of physiotherapy, tracheobronchitis and/or pneumonia episodes, and ultimately quality of life and patient satisfaction. From the expert interviews and the SEE, it was found that on average, experts expect that the new HMEs compared to second generation HMEs will lead to a decrease in tracheal dryness/irritation (51%±24% of patients), mucus plug events (33%±32% of patients), mucus production (53%±22% of patients), physiotherapy (0.74±0.70 days), pulmonary infections (34%±32%), and an increase or improvement in speech quality (25%±23% of patients), social contacts (13%±18%), QoL (33%±30%) and patient satisfaction (44%±30%). An improvement in breathing (53%±28% of patients) and shortness of breath (48%±25% of patients) is expected. The average number of daily cough periods is expected to be 2.95 (±1.61) and the number of forced expectorations 2.46 (±1.42). Experts expect that on average less than half of patients will experience sleeping problems (48%±22%), and psychosocial problems (24%±20%).

CONCLUSIONS

According to German experts, it is expected that the new HMEs with improved humidification levels, will lead to additional (clinical) effectiveness on pulmonary health, and an improved overall QoL of patients compared to HMEs currently available.
Descriptive Analysis of Health Screening for Covid19 at Points of Entry of Pakistan according to CDC Guidelines, February 2020 -March 2021 (Preprint)
Authors: Usman Shamaila
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND

Points of Entry of Pakistan serve as key conduits for international travel, transport and trade. Central health establishment is the key stakeholder in the implementation of Core Capacities of International Health regulations IHR-2005 and National Action Plan 2020 for Covid-19. A comprehensive screening plan (more than 4 million passengers till date) had been carried out effectively despite few limitations.

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate system attributes of health screening measures for COVID-19 at Points of Entry as per CDC guidelines
To identify the strengths and weaknesses
To formulate recommendations for the improvement of system

METHODS

A Descriptive Study on CDC (Centre for disease control) Guidelines for Health Screening was conducted at Directorate of Central Health Establishments from March 2021 to May 2021. The CDC Guidelines are based on 11 attributes, to be implemented for Covid 19 health screening at POE. These includes legal and regulatory bodies to detain the traveler as Suspect, Isolation and coordination at POEs. Funds for screening , Quarantine facilities with provision of necessities along with communication channels to quarantined travelers, referral healthcare facilities for POEs, protocols for primary and secondary screening, capacity building ,supply of PPE and screening tools, isolation areas and provision of basic facilities at POEs. Data was collected using both Qualitative and Quantitative methods. Questionnaires were filled online and In-depth interviews of In charges and Quarantine assistants of Points of Entry were done. Analysis of Traveler’s surveillance management Information System of Central Health Establishment was done.

RESULTS

The 11 Attributes of Health screening as per CDC guidelines had been addressed and well implemented at POEs by Central health Establishment under flagship of Ministry of National health Services, Regulation and coordination. Primary Health screening of inbound travelers was 4088119. Secondary Health screening referred 415 suspects to Hospitals. PCR tests performed at Airports on Inbound Travelers was 74833 with 0.6% positivity rate .Total international flights screened during study period were 19130.

CONCLUSIONS

Preparedness and Response of Points of Entry for Covid 19 is in line with National Action Plan of Government of Pakistan and IHR 2005.
Willingness to Change Health Behaviors During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Population of Rawalpindi City, Pakistan (Preprint)
Authors: Zain ul Abdein Farhana , Sughra Ume
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND

During the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the Pakistan government’s precautionary policies, people are not practicing the standard preventive measures. People need to change their health behaviors to control the transmission of the disease. The purpose of this study is to assess the willingness of people in Rawalpindi city to change/adapt their health behaviors during the pandemic and to associate this willingness with their various demographic variables during the pandemic. Willingness was determined through respondents’ knowledge, risk perceptions, attitudes, and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.

OBJECTIVE

The main objectives of this study are to assess the general population’s willingness to change their health behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic in Rawalpindi city, Pakistan, and to determine the association between demographic variables and the willingness to change health behaviors.

METHODS

A cross-sectional study was conducted in Rawalpindi city, Pakistan. A community household survey was conducted in 4 randomly selected union councils of Rawalpindi city. The survey was done via the systemic sampling of the households. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection, and it was made based on the guidelines of the National Institute of Health, Pakistan. It comprises 66 questions consisting of 5 sections. A Cronbach α of .92 was calculated with SPSS (IBM Corporation).

RESULTS

The results of the study showed that 89.2% of the respondents showed a willingness to change their health behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. A chi-square test of association revealed that 7 demographic characteristics were statistically significant, including age, gender, marital status, income, occupation, number of children, and the diagnosed comorbidities of respondents. A regression analysis showed that the monthly income of the respondents was the true predictor, with an odds ratio of 8.69.

CONCLUSIONS

The respondents with higher scores for knowledge, risk perceptions, attitudes, and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic showed a high willingness to change their health behaviors in Rawalpindi city, Pakistan.
Visiones de bienestar en la Reserva de la Biosfera Tehuacán-Cuicatlán, México
Authors: Sinco-Ramos Perla Gabriela , García Frapolli Eduardo , Durand Leticia , Porter-Bolland Luciana
Published: January 2022

Objetivo: analizar las visiones de bienestar de una comunidad campesina y de la administración de la Reserva de la Biosfera Tehuacán-Cuicatlán donde ésta se ubica, a fin de brindar información que sirva para mejorar el manejo del área protegida. Metodología: se utilizaron métodos cualitativos para el estudio del bienestar subjetivo, tomando como referencia la teoría fundamentada. Resultados: en la visión comunitaria hay una fuerte necesidad de incrementar la cohesión social con el rescate de elementos tradicionales y la inclusión de aspectos más modernos, puesto que la comunidad considera que la visión de los funcionarios de la reserva es insuficiente para atender el contexto local. Limitaciones: el estudio se basó en el bienestar subjetivo, el cual no refleja con amplitud las evaluaciones sobre los indicadores materiales. Valor: se enfatiza la percepción local para mejorar la contribución de la reserva al bienestar. Conclusión: se demuestra la necesidad de incluir enfoques socioecológicos contextualizados en el manejo de la reserva.
Face Detection’s Various Techniques and Approaches: A Review
Authors: Vimal Chamandeep
Published: January 2022

Abstract: In the past few years, face recognition owned significant consideration and is appreciated as one of the most promising applications in the field of image analysis. Verification and Identification have become a significant issue in the present computerized world. Various variabilities are present across human faces such as pose, expression, position and orientation, skin colour, the presence of glasses or facial hair, variations in camera gain, lighting conditions, and image resolution, because of these variabilities face detection is very complicated. In this paper, several existing face detection methods and strategies are analyzed and studied. The main goal of this paper is to present or suggest an approach that is an excellent choice for face detection. Keywords: Face detection, Recognition, CPU, Multiple layer
The Vernacular language as a Basis for Thermal Comfort in Contemporary Architecture
Authors: Abdelkader Hend
Published: January 2022

Abstract: Vernacular architecture takes advantage of environmental and climatic contexts to provide thermal comfort. In response to many microclimate issues, vernacular architecture has found solutions for basic human needs in residential buildings over decades. Vernacular architecture relied on locally available resources considering socio-economic factors, without relying on theories and skills gained from formal architectural education. A renewed interest in vernacular architecture has sparked in recent years because vernacular architecture can achieve thermal comfort with simple techniques. The Egyptian architect, Hassan Fathy, laid the foundations of vernacular language. In this paper, three projects of Fathy in Egypt and Jordan in the post war period were analyzed to identify the vernacular language. These projects show how Fathy achieved the thermal comfort that he wanted to obtain through detailed examination of five vernacular elements that he applied. Referring to the theories of vernacular architecture and their applications, it was found that the elements of vernacular architecture discovered and further developed in contemporary architecture. In short, vernacular language provides higher efficiency of thermal comfort. This was proven by reviewing four contemporary projects in the UAE, France and Egypt. These projects took advantage of the vernacular element that Fathy used in his projects earlier as a basis to achieve thermal comfort Keywords: Vernacular Architecture, Climate, Thermal Comfort, Contemporary architecture, Hassan Fathy
A Review Paper on Lithely Arch Bridge
Authors: Rehapade Divyani
Published: January 2022

Abstract: In this we are studying modern technology of arch bridges i.e “Lithely Arch technology”. In this technology the blocks are precasted, blocks are jointed with screed concrete and lifted to a location by transporting them on site and again lifted to form arch bridge and then working towards the finishing. It also includes the study of reading the drawing, Bearing capacity, prepared all over detailed estimate and stability checks. Various IRC codes, IS codes is studied. The masonry arch is one of the oldest structural elements. Brick masonry arches have been used for hundreds of years. This technical note is an introduction to brick masonry arches. Many of the different types of brick masonry arches are discussed and a glossary of arch terms is provided. Material selection, proper construction methods, detailing and arch construction recommendations are discussed to ensure proper structural support, durability and weather resistance of the brick masonry arch. Lithely arch method is innovative, modern, economic and fastest method of construction of arch bridges. This method is invented in Maharashtra, India. Bridges constructed using this method are purely compressive in nature. This method utilizes precast units for construction of arch bridges. This method can be utilized for rehabilitation of old arch bridges in India very economically and with less time. The lithely arch is India's only Precast, Unreinforced Bridge solution and is developed on the lines of the conventional stonemason built arch bridges. Arch bridges are the most reliable and time tested solution for medium span (5m to 20m) bridges. These bridges have been standing strong for centuries and while they were initially designed for 8-10 tons of load are carrying modern vehicular load without any distress. Keywords: Lithely Arch, Wire Rope, Concrete, Spandrel Wall, Sockets, Screed, Moulds, Strip .
A Sustainable Approach in Bioremediation of Textile Dye Effluent by Microbial Consortia
Authors: Chaurasia Preeti
Published: January 2022

Abstract: The humongous load on the environment due to the expulsion of textile dye wastewater has always been a major issue. Significantly, the dye is present in the wastewater due to its complex chemical structure, making it a recalcitrant pollutant. Therefore, becoming highly noxious to flora and fauna of the aquatic ecosystems and crop plants. Due to the low biodegradability, dyes are carcinogenic and mutagenic to plants and human beings. Various physicochemical strategies to treat textile effluent have been used, but because of several drawbacks, they are not implemented by most industries. Microbial decolorization is more eco-compatible and economical as it does not produce any intermediate by-products. Also, it can mineralize the dyes completely and efficiently. Microbes like bacteria, fungi, and algae possess enzymes capable of degrading dyes. These organisms are now in trend with the utilization of mixed culture in comparison to the use of individual strain. Bioremediation of pollutants reduces the toxicity from the soil and water source so that water used for irrigation will no longer be harmful to the plants and eventually to us. Keywords: Textile, effluent, bioremediation, decolourization, pollutants
INDICADORES DE EFICÁCIA DO JOGO “TENHA MODOS” COMO FACILITADOR DO DESENVOLVIMENTO DE HABILIDADES SOCIAIS EM CRIANÇAS
Authors: Dellagiustina Ana Paula Garcia , Lacerda Leo Lynce Valle de , Broering Camilla Volpato
Published: January 2022

Social skills are sets of performances presented by individuals in situational-interpersonal demands, and childhood is an important phase for its development. Based on a sample of 60 children aged 7 to 12 years, the present study aimed to evaluate a playful strategy as a facilitator of social skills development. It is a quantitative research with matching of data of the type "pre and post-test". The children were divided into three groups: group A control group B application of the strategy once and group C application of the strategy twice in a two-week interval. The evaluation tool used was the multimedia inventory of social skills in children. Interventions were statistically significant, about the frequency indicator of the emission of socially skillful behavior.
EDUCAÇÃO EM SAÚDE E TECNOLOGIAS: mudanças, desafios e novos hábitos
Authors: Junior Luciano Aparecido Pereira , Bergamim Talisson Roberto , Martins João Pedro Pereira , Beretta Regina Célia de Souza
Published: January 2022

Health education can be a challenge when facing the understanding of what education and health are, and how these definitions impact people's lives. Both health and education are synonymous with care, and they only happen effectively with people's participation. The study described here proposed to discuss the transversality between Health Education and the use of technology, as an important tool, in face of the changes, habits, and challenges that permeate the contemporary world, besides highlighting issues involving people's quality of life and lifestyle. The search was carried out on the SciELO, PePSIC and Google Acadêmico platforms, using the health descriptors: Health Education, Health Promotion and Technological Development. Six articles on the theme were found and selected. The analysis was performed by means of Content Analysis and historical-dialectical materialism, as a theoretical-methodological reference. Thus, there are still fallacies in the integral health care and well-being of the population, and there is a persistent demand for the creation of strengthened networks that favor health care and social protection, through intersectorial and interdisciplinary work, that can a fair, healthy, and sustainable society.
A MORTE E O MORRER: a reação dos profissionais enfermeiros
Authors: Klaus Karine , Baggio Lissandra
Published: January 2022

The present study assumes that death is a significant phenomenon for those who stay, especially the nursing professional who has devoted itself to provide assistance and care for the individual who has died. It is unavoidable for the nurse- whilst a human being – not to create bonds with patients, especially if it has the duty to provide assistance and care, the care for others requires empathy. The study intended to verify what reaction the nurses would display facing the process of death and death itself of their own patients, to understand the meaning of death for the nurses and describe the feelings provoked by the phenomenon of death. In relation to the methodological aspects, it is a qualitative, of exploratory characteristics and multiple case study. Seventeen nurses have participated in the study with a six-month minimum of intensive care and emergency units experience. For data collecting it has been used a semi-structured interview and an anxiety evaluation instrument. All ethical procedures were adopted. The study has demonstrated the use of denial and rationalization as psychological defenses. It was evident the anguish in the communication of the patient’s death and the necessity of psychological services support. It was suggested improvements in the nursing schools and the creation of therapeutic environments.
The quantum annealing gap and quench dynamics in the exact cover problem
Authors: Irsigler Bernhard , Grass Tobias
Published: January 2022

Quenching and annealing are extreme opposites in the time evolution of a quantum system: Annealing explores equilibrium phases of a Hamiltonian with slowly changing parameters and can be exploited as a tool for solving complex optimization problems. In contrast, quenches are sudden changes of the Hamiltonian, producing a non-equilibrium situation. Here, we investigate the relation between the two cases. Specifically, we show that the minimum of the annealing gap, which is an important bottleneck of quantum annealing algorithms, can be revealed from a dynamical quench parameter which describes the dynamical quantum state after the quench. Combined with statistical tools including the training of a neural network, the relation between quench and annealing dynamics can be exploited to reproduce the full functional behavior of the annealing gap from the quench data. We show that the partial or full knowledge about the annealing gap which can be gained in this way can be used to design optimized quantum annealing protocols with a practical time-to-solution benefit. Our results are obtained from simulating random Ising Hamiltonians, representing hard-to-solve instances of the exact cover problem.
Análisis del tratamiento informativo de la inmigración en la prensa chilena
Authors: Nesbet Montecinos Felipe , Cárcamo Ulloa Luis , Becker Kristin
Published: January 2022

El presente artículo busca analizar el tratamiento que realizó la prensa chilena sobre el fenómeno de la inmigración durante un año de emisiones en la red social Twitter (entre el 23 de agosto de 2016 y el 23 de agosto de 2017). Dicho fenómeno experimentó un explosivo crecimiento en los últimos años en el país, cambiando el paisaje social chileno con la presencia de comunidades peruanas, colombianas, ecuatorianas y, por último, venezolanos y haitianos. Este es un estudio mixto que utiliza elementos de minería de datos para extraer y refinar datos desde redes sociales, y análisis de contenido para clasificar el corpus de tuits emanados de los doscientos noventa medios chilenos que seguimos. En lo específico se analizó: a) qué medios hablaron más del tema, b) la cualificación de las noticias, diferenciando a los medios nacionales de los regionales, c) las voces tanto de personas como de instituciones que más hablaron sobre el tema y d) las comunidades inmigrantes más mencionadas. Entre los resultados se destaca la relevancia que la prensa le dio a los actores políticos, que fueron los más mencionados, y la relación entre las comunidades inmigrantes más grandes y su aparición en las noticias. Por ejemplo, los haitianos fueron el grupo extranjero más mencionado, pese a ser la cuarta comunidad extranjera más numerosa en Chile, al momento de realizar el estudio. Mientras los venezolanos, queocupaban el primer lugar –en volumen migratorio– fueron el cuarto grupo más mencionado por la prensa.
La apropiación social de tecnologías móviles, una oportunidad para la formación ciudadana
Authors: Marín Ochoa Beatriz Elena , Cruz Lanchero Luis Javier
Published: January 2022

En la actualidad, las Tecnología de la Información y Comunicación (TIC) y los aplicativos móviles transformanla existencia de las personas; están presentes en todos los ámbitos y contextos cotidianos, de tal manera que ofrecen diversas perspectivas de abordaje para asumir retos como los que propone la educación en zonas rurales.

Con esta investigación se crea una propuesta de apropiación social de TIC por medio de estrategias de micro aprendizaje, mediados por dispositivos móviles para la formación ciudadana de estudiantes de grados decimo y once en una Institución rural del Urabá antioqueño.

La idea que surgió durante la ejecución del proyecto Ecosistema de Contenidos Digitales para Apps en Urabá, realizado entre 2019 y 2020, eligió a la Institución Educativa Rural Zapata (IERZ), que presta sus servicios en el corregimiento Zapata, Necoclí, para el trabajo de campo entre marzo y mayo de 2020, por el compromiso de la comunidad educativa y los avances en el proceso de Eduapps.

La metodología incluyó: una caracterización del nivel de apropiación frente a los dispositivos móviles y una categorización de cómo se evidencia la ciudadanía desde el ejercicio escolar cotidiano. Conocimientos que se transformaron en la propuesta de micro aprendizaje, modelo Eduapps, para fortalecer la formación ciudadana.

Como resultado, se logró demostrar que la propuesta promueve la formación y sintoniza la comunidad académica de la vereda, en función del uso de herramientas digitales móviles y apropiación de estrategiasdidácticas, para entender la importancia de asumir su propia ciudadanía con miras a construir un territorio en paz y con un real ejercicio de la democracia.
Studi komparatif disiplin kerja karyawan laki-laki dan perempuan pada Rumah Makan Sambal Lalap Jambi
Authors: Muttaqi Ibror , Amin Shofia , Kurniawan Dwi
Published: January 2022

This study aims to analyze the work discipline of employees at the Sambal Lalap Restaurant in Jambi City and to find out whether there are differences in work discipline based on gender characteristics. This thesis uses a descriptive approach by distributing questionnaires directly to respondents, namely employees of the Sambal Lalap Restaurant, Jambi City. The study results show that the Overall work discipline of Sambal Lalap Restaurant employees is considered high. Work discipline is as expected. From the research results, there are differences in the work discipline of employees. The work discipline of men is higher than the work discipline of female employees.
Pengaruh motivasi dan disiplin kerjaterhadap kinerja guru dan pegawai pada Sekolah Dasar Negeri 149/IV Kota Jambi
Authors: Suryani Suci Novi , Rosita Sry , Kurniawan Dwi
Published: January 2022

This study aims to analyze the effect of motivation and work discipline on the performance of teachers and employees at SDN No. 149 / IV Jambi City. The population in this study were all teachers and employees, amounting to 31 people. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires with survey techniques. Data analysis uses descriptive and quantitative methods, namely multiple linear regression analysis using the SPSS program. The study results indicate that the variables of motivation, work discipline, and performance have been carried out well according to the respondents' answers which produce a high average or agree. The multiple linear regression test results show that the motivation variable (X1) and work discipline (X2) have a positive and significant effect both partially and simultaneously on the performance of teachers and employees (Y) at SDN Number 149 / IV Jambi City.
Keterkaitan antara kelelahan emosional dan komitmen organisasi dimediasi oleh efikasi diri: perspektif Guru SMA Xaverius 1 Jambi
Authors: Sijabat Ellena Pricilla , Amin Shofia , Kurniawan Dwi
Published: January 2022

Teaching is a noble profession to educate the youth of nations facing today’s global challenges. At the same time, teaching has become a highly challenging profession and occasionally draining work. This study investigates the relationship between emotional exhaustion and organizational commitment with self-efficacy as a mediating variable in Xaverius 1 Jambi High School Teachers. This research uses a quantitative approach. The sampling method used all SMA Xaverius 1 Jambi teachers, totaling 38 teachers, and collected data by distributing questionnaires. Methods of data analysis using data processing tools in the form of software smartPLS 3.3.3 for windows. The research results show that emotional exhaustion has a positive but not significant effect on organizational commitment. Also, emotional exhaustion and organizational commitment through self-efficacy have a positive but not significant impact. These results may be helpful for teachers to benefit from information about how they can interact with all elements of the school and the extent to which emotional exhaustion directly affects organizational commitment through their level of self-efficacy.
Pengaruh lingkungan keluarga dan motivasi berwirausaha terhadap intensi berwirausaha siswa SMK
Authors: Manurung Erick Willy Stevant , Syarif Agus , Sari Novita
Published: January 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of family environment and entrepreneurial motivation on vocational student entrepreneurship intentions (case studies on SMK N 2 Payakumbuh). The population in this study were students of class X SMK N 2 Payakumbuh with 100 respondents. The data collection methods used were questionnaires. The analytical tool used in this study is the instrument test consisting of validity and reliability test, multiple linear regression analysis, t-test, f test, and coefficient of determination. The whole investigation was calculated using the SPSS ver 22 program. The results showed that the family environment and entrepreneurial motivation positively and significantly affected entrepreneurial intentions.
Pengaruh store atmosphere terhadap keputusan pembelian konsumen di Coffee Shop Lucky Coffee Kota Jambi
Authors: Krisito Renol Elmi , Yacob Syahmardi , Yuniarti Yenny
Published: January 2022

This study aimed to determine the effect of store atmosphere dimensions on purchasing decisions at Lucky Coffee Jambi City coffee shop. The number of samples taken was 100 respondents using nonprobability sampling techniques and quantitative methods. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires. Based on the study results, it is suggested that Lucky Coffee keep the outside variable (X1) and purchase points (X4) to increase consumer purchasing decisions on Lucky Coffee. Data were analyzed with multiple linear regression analysis using statistical software SPSS 21. The results showed that the coefficient of determination showed an R square of 0.752, which means that the store atmosphere affects purchasing decisions by 75.2%. The remaining24.8% is influenced by other factors not examined in this research. The F Store Atmosphere test involves purchasing decisions, evidenced by the F value of 71.834. In the T-test, it is known that the exterior (X1) has an effect of 5.346, the general interior (X2) is 1.315, the store layout (X3) is 0.423, and the point of purchase (X4) is 2.079. From the results of this study, it can be concluded that the Store Atmosphere on individual purchasing decisions affects the outer dimensions of the store and the purchase points. In contrast, the general interior dimensions and store layout do not significantly affect purchasing decisions.
Analisis potensi dan tantangan dalam memajukan wisata di rawa bento Kecamatan Gunung Tujuh, Kabupaten Kerinci, Provinsi Jambi
Authors: Ishadi Ricky , Johannes Johannes , Hasbullah Husni
Published: January 2022

This study aims to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of BUMDES Jernih Jaya in developing the natural tourism object of Rawa Bento, Kerinci Regency, Jambi Province. Then formulate a strategy for development by minimizing weaknesses and threats, maximizing utilization of opportunities and strengths. Data was collected through literature study, observation, and interviews with stakeholders, namely BUMDES and village heads. The data were analyzed descriptively and then to determine the strategy for developing natural attractions in Bento Swamp. A SWOT analysis was carried out. Based on the results of the research, it can be concluded that the strategy for developing natural attractions in Rawa Bento includes building infrastructure such as road access, transportation means, and accommodation facilities, making tourist attractions and promoting tourism objects, developing tourism products, and involving the community in tourism management.
Pengaruh atribut produk dan layanan lembaga pembiayaan terhadap keputusan pembelian sepeda motor Honda Vario di Kota Jambi
Authors: Juniar Bestina Sri , Johannes Johannes , Indrawijaya Sigit
Published: January 2022

This study aims to explain the influence of financial institution product and service attributes on purchasing decisions of Honda Vario Jambi motorbikes in Jambi City. The sample is 140 users of Honda Vario motorcycles, with the sampling technique used is Purposive sampling. Validity and reliability test results show that the research instrument is valid and reliable. The data analysis used in this study is multiple linear regression analysis using SPSS Version 22 software. The results show that purchasing decisions are influenced by the financial product and service attributes significantly and partially the decision to purchase Honda vario motorcycles in Jambi City is influenced by attributes financial institution products and services. In the discussion, the results of the study showed that the presence of product attributes and services of financial institutions could increase sales of Honda Vario motorcycles. To achieve this level of sales, the company must continue to present superior product attributes and maintain good cooperative relations with financing institutions that provide financial institution services.
Soliton formation to study the dynamical behaviour of biological evolution model
Authors: Akram Ghazala , Arshed Saima , Sadaf Maasoomah , Imran Zainab
Published: January 2022

This article investigates the fractional Peyrard-Bishop DNA model. The
construction of soliton solutions have been successfully obtained by
utilizing two versatile analytical methods, namely, the Jacobi elliptic
function method and the tanh-coth method. Furthermore, the Painlev´e
test (P-test) has been employed on the proposed model for investigating
integrability. The proposed model is proved to be integrable. Some of
the obtained solutions have been examined graphically to study the
dynamical behavior.
Diagnostic challenges in childhood sarcoidosis
Authors: Manaa Linda , Youssef Monia , Chouchene Chokri , Benabdejlil Nouha , hajali hichem , chouchene Sleh , Zili Jameleddine
Published: January 2022

The aim of our clinical image is to emphasize the value of a careful
skin examination in the diagnosis of early-onset sarcoidosis in
children.
Complete Postsurgical Left Ventricular-Aortic Discontinuity and Pseudoaneurysm Formation
Authors: Fu Weibo , Davari Paran , Alslaim Hossam , Cortese Niayesh , Issa Mohamed , Bates William , Ferraris Victor , Winkler Michael
Published: January 2022

Background: Left ventricular outflow tract pseudoaneurysm is a rare but
potentially fatal complication of aortic valve replacement, infective
endocarditis, and suture dehiscence. Left ventricular-aortic
discontinuity is a severe and uncommon manifestation of IE. For patients
who have a long-standing history of endocarditis, peri-annular lesions
in the aortic valve may rupture, leading to the rare occurrence of
complete, or total, left ventricular-aortic discontinuity. Methods: We
present a case of complete postoperative left ventricular-aortic
discontinuity and massive circumferential left ventricular outflow tract
pseudoaneurysm discovered during a 3-month follow-up visit. Results:
Post-operative cardiac CT of a patient demonstrated dehiscence of a
recently placed surgical aortic valve from the left ventricular outflow
tract, with massive circumferential pseudoaneurysm formation. Only a
small remnant of the membranous interventricular septum connected the
aortic root to the heart, informing the diagnosis of complete left
ventricular-aortic discontinuity. Conclusion: The clinical presentation
of a left ventricular outflow tract pseudoaneurysm with concomitant left
ventricular-aortic discontinuity is commonly nonspecific or clinically
silent; thus, it requires a high index of suspicion and use of
multimodality imaging for diagnosis and management.
The composer and his critics: The reception of Stanojlo Rajicic’s works in the light of crucial events for the development of Serbian music in the twentieth century
Authors: Bralovic Milos , Medic Ivana
Published: January 2022

In this article we discuss the critical reception of the work of composer
Stanojlo Rajicic (1910-2000), whose presence in the public musical life of
Belgrade was noted already in the 1920s, when he was a student at the
?Stankovic? Music School and then the Belgrade Music School. The critical
reception of his compositional work can be followed for almost seven
decades. Performances of Rajicic?s works often provoked controversies and
polemics - which speak not only about the composer?s oeuvre itself, but even
more so about the state of musical life of Belgrade, Serbia and Yugoslavia
in the 20th century. Thus we analyze the reception of Rajicic?s work in the
light of historical events that crucially influenced the development of
Serbian art music throughout the twentieth century. The article is based on
the study of extensive archival material preserved at the Institute of
Musicology SASA, Radio Belgrade, as well as private collections.
Implementation of accelerated partial breast irradiation at the Oncology Institute of Vojvodina
Authors: Ivanov Olivera , Licina Jelena , Petrovic Borislava , Trivkovic Jelena , Marjanovic Milana
Published: January 2022

Introduction. Early breast cancer is usually treated with breast conserving surgery followed by radiation treatment. Whole breast irradiation is standard of care so far, but currently there is an increasement in accelerated partial breast irradiation for selected patients which showed many advantages. The aim of this paper is to present the implementation of the accelerated partial breast irradiation in Oncology Institute of Vojvodina. Case outline. A 54-year-old woman was referred to radiotherapy after breast conserving surgery. After she met all of the inclusion criteria, she underwent accelerated partial breast irradiation with 38.5 Gy in 10 fractions. Active breathing control device was used during the treatment and cone beam computed tomography was performed before each fraction for the purpose of target position control. She terminated therapy in good health condition with only adverse effect of mild radiation dermatitis of irradiated area. On the first follow up, she was without any symptom or sign of disease or complication. Conclusion. Accelerated partial breast irradiation is safe and effective. Radiation oncologist should be encouraged to implement this technique.
Seroreactivity against tyrosine phosphatase PTPRN links Type 2 Diabetes and Colorectal Cancer and identifies a Potential diagnostic and Therapeutic Target
Authors: Admin Ada , Garranzo-Asensio María , Solís-Fernández Guillermo , Montero-Calle Ana , García-Martínez José Manuel , Fiuza Maria Carmen , Pallares Pilar , Palacios-Garcia Nuria , García-Jiménez Custodia , Guzman-Aranguez Ana , Barderas Rodrigo
Published: January 2022

Colorectal
cancer (CRC) and diabetes are two of the most prevalent chronic diseases
worldwide with dysregulated receptor tyrosine kinase signaling and strong
co-occurrence correlation. Plasma autoantibodies represent a promising early
diagnostic marker for both diseases before symptoms appear. We explore here the
value of autoantibodies against receptor-type tyrosine-protein phosphatase-like
N PTPRN (full-length or selected domains) as diagnostic markers using a cohort
of type 2 diabetic (T2D), CRC, healthy individuals or patients with both diseases.
We show that PTPRN autoantibody levels in plasma discriminated
between T2D patients with and without CRC. Consistently, high PTPRN expression
correlated with decreased survival of CRC patients. Mechanistically,
PTPRN depletion significantly reduced invasiveness of CRC cells in vitro and liver homing and
metastasis in vivo by means of a
dysregulation of the epithelial-mesenchymal
transition and a decrease of the insulin receptor signaling pathway. Therefore,
PTPRN
autoantibodies may represent a particularly helpful marker for the
stratification of T2D patients at high risk of developing CRC. Consistent with the critical role played by tyrosine
kinases in diabetes and tumor biology, we provide evidences that tyrosine
phosphatases such as PTPRN may hold potential as therapeutic targets in CRC
patients.
WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION IN POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT: THE EXPERIENCE OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES AND OF CHINA
Authors: Levchenko Yuliya
Published: January 2022

The article analyzed the political participation of women in the context of politics and governance in the UAE and China. A comparative analysis of women's political participation in the context of politics and governance in the UAE and China based on data analysis: official state information sources of these countries and reports of international monitoring missions, women's rights organizations, impartial scientists and researchers on women's rights, gender equality, women's representation in politics and government, their political participation. The author's hypothesis was confirmed: women are presented in state institutions in public positions, but they are not represented in local governments (they are not accepted in society itself), the real women's political participation and representation of women in politics and government of UAE and China is unsatisfactory, and the states deliberately produces false information about the situation regarding women's rights and gender equality.