bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Digital Divide, Socio-Economic Outcomes and Subjective Well-Being in Higher Education Institutions of Pakistan
Authors: Atta ur Rahman  , Shandana  , Taskeen Qazi Laila , Khan Adnan
Published: January 2022

This research examines the relationship between internet usage, socio-economic outcomes, and subjective well-being. Social outcomes are measured in the form of formal and informal networks and economic outcomes are measured through education, employment, and financial status. Subjective well-being is defined as assessment of one’s own life satisfaction. The cross-sectional study is conducted through a survey. The data was collected through a self-designed questionnaire from 500 university graduates in different region of Pakistan. The Cox regression is used to investigate the relationship among the variables. In Cox regression the gender, education, major, subjective wellbeing (SWB), positive affect (PA), negative affect (NA) are significantly affecting the duration of internet usage. Internet usage increases with age, likewise internet usage is found more in women and married individuals than men and unmarried individuals. Economic outcomes are less for internet users than the non-users similarly social outcomes are lower for users than the nonusers. Similarly, internet usage is found to decrease with increase in the level of education. This shows how online activities affect the economic and social activities of the individuals and in turn affect their subjective well-being.
Edukasi Prokes 5M dan Vaksinasi di Jemaat GPM Negeri Lama dalam Pencegahan COVID-19
Authors: Gress Masela  , Nova Kakisina  , Jonathan Soumokil  , Jullia Hukubun  , Theressa Kaimarehe  , Maya Wakim  , Mersye Heumasse  , Glorify Latuihamallo  , Jean Supusepa  , Rachel Iwamony
Published: January 2022

Gereja-gereja di seluruh dunia terlibat dalam upaya penghentian penyebaran virus COVID-19, termasuk Gereja Protestan Maluku (GPM). Karena itu, Jemaat GPM Negeri Lama juga memiliki peranan penting dalm hal ini. Melalui berbagai macam kesempatan, para pelayan mengajak umat untuk mengikuti anjuran pemerintah, yaitu memakai masker, rajin mencuci tangan, menjaga jarak, dan menjauhi kerumunan. Selain itu, demi meningkatkan kekebalan tubuh manusia terhadap COVID-19, pemerintah mendorong masyarakat untuk menerima vaksinasi. Namun, tidak semua orang memiliki kesadaran untuk menerima vaksinasi, termasuk sebagian warga Jemaat GPM negeri lama. Mereka yang menolak menerima vaksinasi memiliki banyak alasan. Berdasarkan analisis situasi dilapangan terdapat beberapa masalah yang ditemukan di jemaat GPM negri lama antara lain 1). Kurangnya kesadaran dan kepedulian jemaat GPM Negeri Lama mengenai prokes 5M, 2). Kurangnya kesadaran jemaat negri lama terhadap vaksinasi. Dalam pelaksanan PPM ini, ada 2 program yang akan dilakukan yakni: Program Sosialisasi dan Edukasi. Program pertama yang dilakukan ialah sosialisasi 5M, program kedua yang dilakukn ialah Edukasi mengenai vaksin. Luaran kegiatan ini telah dipublikasikan lewat youtube chanel “Gress Masela: https://youtube.com/channel/UCSnugicyugYoguHbZlDw_A”
Masjid Subulussalam Dalam Bingkai Pluralisme (Studi Analisis Fungsi Edukasi Masjid Terhadap Perilaku Keagamaan Masyarakat di Samarinda)
Authors: Khairani Misbahul , Susanto Susanto
Published: January 2022

Masjid menjadi salah satu pusat terpenting pengembangan Islam kultural yang menghasilkan banyak warisan (legacy) Islam Indonesia. Begitu pula perkembangan Islam dibumi Etam Kalimantan Timur yang mempunyai beragam suku, bahasa, adat dan budaya yang banyak mewariskan khazanah keislaman. Islam masuk di bumi Etam saat itu pada abad ke-16 yang diperkenalkan melalui ulama dari Sumatra yaitu Tuanku Tunggang Parangan dan berkembang pada abad ke-18 melalui kerajaan atau kesultanan Kutai Kartanegara yang termasuk kerajaan tertua di Indonesia. Masjid Subulussalam salah satu masjid yang yang berdiri di bumi Etam yang memiliki masyarakat majmuk multicultural. Penelitian ini menggunkan metode deskriptif kualitatif, Adapun upaya untuk mengumpulkan data, peneliti menggunakan teknik observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini, Masjid Subulussalam merupakan contoh masjid publik yang menjadi contoh pusat pendidikan bagi masyarakat Kampung Subulussalam di Samarinda. Dengan prinsip masjid dibangun dari masyarakat, dikelola oleh masyarakat, dan fungsinya untuk masyrakat dimana ia dapat mengembangkan diri dan lingkungannya secara bersamaan. Adapun misi yang dijalankan adalah ta’awwun (tolong-menolong), tawazun (gotong royong), tawasuth (tidak memihak), tasyawur (musyawarah), dan adl (adil). Fungsi edukasi masjid subulussalam sebenarnya untuk pengembangan nilai-nilai humanis dan kesejahteraan Umum dan itu terbingkai dalam pluralisme. Kata Kunci: Masjid Subulussalam dan Pluralisme
Peran Wali Kelas Dalam Pembinaan Disiplin Belajar di Pondok Pesantren Anwarul Hasaniyyah (Anwaha) Kabupaten Tabalong
Authors: Syahrani Syahrani
Published: January 2022

Peran wali kelas dalam pembinaan disiplin belajar di Pondok Pesantren Anwarul Hasaniyyah (Anwaha) Kabupaten Tabalong diwujudkan dengan pembuatan tata tertib kelas oleh wali kelas berdasarkan musyawarah dengan siswa pada kelas yang dibina, melakukan pengawasan oleh wali kelas secara langsung dan laporan dari siswa pada kelas yang dibina dan bekerjasama dengan asatidz dalam membina siswa
A RARE CASE OF HETEROTOPIC PANCREATIC TISSUE CAUSING SMALL BOWEL OBSTRUCTION
Authors: Santhi B. , Annapoorani M. , bhavana Sharada
Published: January 2022

A Rare case of heterotopic pancreatic tissue of ileum causing acute intestinal obstruction has been
described with a brief review of literature. A 42 yr old male patient presented to the emergency
department with features of acute intestinal obstruction. After evaluation patient was taken up for emergency laparotomy which
revealed a band to be arising from ileum. Furthermore, there was a small growth in the ileal wall at the site of origin of the band.
Hence resection of the growth was done and followed by ileoileal anastomosis. Later on, histopathological examination of the
growth revealed it to be heterotopic pancreatic tissue.
Heterotopic pancreatic tissue is often an incidental nding encountered in upper gastrointestinal tract during endoscopy and
surgeries. But Symptomatic ectopic pancreas of ileum is relatively rare and they very rarely present with acute symptoms as in
this case
POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF ANAESTHESIOLOGY RESIDENTS DURING COVID 19 CRISIS –A QUESTIONNARE BASED STUDY
Authors: B Sinchana , M Ravi , N Kiran
Published: January 2022

Background: The COVID 19 pandemic has caused a great impact on the entire medical fraternity and moresoonanaesthesiology.Therehasbeenamajorinterruptioninpostgraduatelearning,teachingandresearch .Thisstudywasaimedtondingthecauseoftheseinterruptions,theirconsequencesandndingwaystoadapttothese changes . Objective: To nd the causes ,effects and possible interventions on teaching ,learning and quality of work environment amongst anaesthesiologists during the pandemic. Methodology:Thisstudywasconductedon65AnaesthesiologypostgraduatestudentsacrossSouthIndiaundergoingtraining. Results: We observed that in our survey , completion of thesis, stressful workload, disrupted OT rotations and absence of quarantine period supplemented to stress during learning period. Possibility of extension of course, infecting family and friends were the other concerns that were looked upon. This led to signicant disarrangement in the pre existing pattern of postgraduate training and teaching. For certain postgraduates this period was advantageous in the form of more lectures and research related to the pandemic. Conclusion: We concluded that, even though there has been a signicant change in postgraduate teaching due to the untimely pandemic period, reorganization and well being programs provide a good solution for the existing problems.
ANALYSIS OF FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH LOSS OF FOLLOW UP AFTER INITIAL CONSULTATION AMONG THE PATIENTS ATTENDING THE PALLIATIVE CARE CLINIC IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL OF RURAL AREA OF THE WESTERN INDIA-AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY.
Authors: Donga Namrata , H Mehta Sanket , Kumar Dinesh , Patel Alpa , Macwan Rekha
Published: January 2022

Aim: To determine factors responsible for loss of follow up and thereby to improve compliance and
adherence to treatment in a palliative care unit.
Methods: Among the data of patients maintained in our department, we found 81 patients out of 1200 OPD visits who didn't turn
up for follow up after the rst outpatient department (O.P.D) visit in the study period [July 2017-June 2018] . After taking the
institutional ethical committee approval we did telephonic interview of those patients and/or their relatives, took their consent to
participate after explaining the study in brief. We noted the reason of not coming for follow up in our questionnaire. Out of 81, 61
patients could be contacted on phone.
Results: Major reason for loss of follow up was death after the rst visit (n=31). 7 patients had started alternate medicine.
Factors like exhaustion due to prolong treatment and difculty in bringing patients were noted in 3 patients and 1 patient
respectively. Other factors like lack of palliative care awareness, nancial incapability, or no benet from treatment were not
found in any of the patient.
Conclusion: Death after the rst visit was leading cause for loss of follow up. Majority of the deaths were within one month of the
visit. Early referral and early palliative care interventions of those could have helped us to serve those patients better.
RISK FACTORS INVOLVED IN RECURRENCE OF CHRONIC RHINOSINUSITIS AFTER FUNCTIONAL ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY IN KASHMIRI POPULATION.
Authors: Abbas Syed Waseem , Makhdoomi Owais , Nisar Auqfeen , Ali Ihsan
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is one of the most
common chronic diseases, which is defined as an inflammation of the nose and paranasal sinuses. Computed
tomography (CT) scan of paranasal sinuses has become mandatory for all patients undergoing functional endoscopic
sinus surgery (FESS), which is, nowadays, regarded as the gold standard for treatment of CRS after a trial of medical
treatment. Our aim in this study is to explore the risk factors and anatomical findings on CT scan of CRS patients who had
recurrence after undergoing FESS in Government Medical College,Srinagar .
METHODS: A retrospective chart review study was conducted in the department of otolaryngology head and neck
surgery,GMC Srinagar, to assess the risk factors of patients with recurrent CRS after FESS. The study included all patients,
who were adults 18 years of age and above of both genders that had FESS after a diagnosis of CRS between 2017 and
2019.
RESULTS: The study identified 129 patients with CRS, of which 19 (14.79%) patients had recurrence after FESS. Various
risk factors were taken into consideration such as age, gender, airway and inflammatory autoimmune diseases, smoking,
type of sinusitis, and anatomical variations and findings on CT scan. However, only fungal type of sinusitis was found to be
a significant risk factor of a recurrent CRS. Anatomical findings on CT scan postoperatively were mucosal thickening,
nasal polyps, nasal septum deviation, and obliterated osteomeatal complex.
CONCLUSION: CRS patients were assessed for various risk factors of recurrent CRS. The overall incidence of recurrent
CRS was 14.79%. Fungal rhinosinusitis was found to be a significant risk factor. The most common anatomical findings on
CT scan postoperatively were mucosal thickening in paranasal sinuses followed by nasal polyps.
STRUCTURAL AND ELECTROCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF CHEMICALLY DEPOSITED COPPER DOPED NICKEL HYDROXIDE
Authors: Mane D.B. , Kadam L.D. , Dhekale R.V. , Lohar G. M.
Published: January 2022

Present work reported, copper doped Ni(OH) deposited successfully by chemical bath deposition method on 2
economical stainless steel electrode. The XRD analysis represent hexagonal crystal structure and presence of Ni and Cu
confirm by FT-IR study. The surface morphology studied by SEM indicates nanopetals linked marigold like microflowers.
-1 -1 The 0.2% Cu doped Ni(OH)2 shows specific capacitance 715 Fg at scan rate 10 mV s . EIS study interprets that electrode
N-0.2% have least charge transfer resistance which improve value of specific capacitance. All results revels cupper is
good dopant for improve the specific capacitance.
EFFCIENCY OF TELEREHABILITATION ON PAIN AND FORWARD HEAD POSTURE AMONG STUDENTS WITH NONSPECIFIC NECK PAIN IN PANDEMIC SITUATION – A QUASI EXPERIMENTALSTUDY
Authors: Chittybabu Dharshini , Jayabalan Prakash , S Sivakumar , James Tittu Thomas
Published: January 2022

INTRODUCTION: The neck pain and forward head posture are the most prevailing condition among the college
students due to increased smart phone usage and causes activity limitation. At current situation providing rehabilitation
via face to face increases the risk of spread of the pandemic(COVID 19). The deep neck flexor strengthening and
ergonomic correction via telerehabilitation improves the functional activity among college students and limits the
spread of disease.
MATREIALS AND METHODOLGY: Subjects with (n=15), who fulfil the screening criteria were given the exercise
protocol that is deep neck flexor strengthening and ergonomic correction via telerehabilitation mode for a period of 4
weeks and the outcome measures included neck pain and forward head posture.
RESULT: There is a significant statistical difference between pre test and post test values of pain and forward head
posture.
CONCLUSION: Telerehabilitation platform provides a greater efficiency for treating pain and forward head posture
among college students in pandemic situation.
CLIMATE CHANGE – ITS IMPACT ON OUR BEHAVIOR AND WHY WE NEED TO CHANGE IT NOW
Authors: Gaude Utpreksha
Published: January 2022

Our days today begin with news either of the varying statistics of the COVID-19 cases, tragedies of prejudicial
discrimination,follies of policy-makers,horrifying terrorist attacks and more dreary information that are not only grave
but also petrifying.Amongst these,the global concern that touches all living creatures is the news of our weary planet.
st th COP26 or the UN Climate Summit 2021 is going to take place for 2 weeks from the 31 of October to the 12 of November
in Glasgow and it has been the matter of the moment for the past few weeks.The cause is unsurprising and is frankly long
overdue.Climate change is an upsetting phenomenon,both for our planet and its inhabitants.Our persistent activities of
pleasure for personal gain at the expense of Mother Earth can no longer be put up with. Not by our planet, not by the
future generations.Their survival and ours solely depends on us fixing our current ways.While the prospect is daunting,
fear cannot be our barrier.Our present psychological mindsets need a jolt.It is now essential that we step past the fear of
change to make the change possible for we are hanging by a thread at the end of the rope with a fire beneath. The
consequences are cataclysmic,and we are our only hope.
GOOGLE TRENDS AND QUERIES FOR CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASES – A NEW TOOL FOR PHYSICIANS TREATING RESPIRATORY DISEASES.
Authors: Deshmukh Kartik , Khanna Arjun , Periwal Pallavi , Khurana Sushant
Published: January 2022

Respiratory diseases (both acute and chronic) are among the leading of disease burden and mortality. To build further
on the research, it is necessary to understand the population trends and health-seeking behavior about respiratory
diseases. We aimed to evaluate real-life population trends for respiratory diseases, air pollution, and common drugs
used to treat asthma/COPD. We also aimed to compare the trends of chronic respiratory diseases with other noncommunicable diseases prevalent in India. One method to evaluate this behavior is analyzing internet search queries.
Google indexes the internet queries with every search performed and makes this information available to the public
through Google Trends. Google Trends provides Normalized search volumes for selected terms over specific time
ranges and geographic regions, and we evaluated the same for queries in India. IBM-SPSS v26 and Cosinor model of R
3.6.3 were used for data analysis and assessment of seasonality respectively. The search volumes for Asthma and COPD
were relatively lower than those of diabetes, hypertension, and depression. The search volumes for asthma/COPD and
pneumonia showed considerable seasonality. Consistent with the seasonality in asthma and COPD, common drug
combinations for treatment of asthma/COPD showed seasonal variation as well. The search volumes for Salbutamol were
quite higher as compared to ICS-LABA combinations. One of the reasons for seasonal variation for respiratory diseases
in India might be Air pollution, which demonstrated a spike in November every year. The peak month of searches
corresponded to the winter season in India.
Conclusions:Consistent with real-life observations, Google trends for queries related to chronic respiratory diseases
show seasonal variation in India. Targeted interventions, awareness programs, and SEO during the phase month(peak
month) can help in increasing awareness of chronic respiratory diseases in India.
Deducing Optimal Classification Algorithm for Heterogeneous Fabric
Authors: Alfarisi Omar , Aung Zeyar , Sassi Mohamed
Published: January 2022

For defining the optimal machine learning algorithm, the decision was not easy for which we shall choose. To help future researchers, we describe in this paper the optimal among the best of the algorithms. We built a synthetic data set and performed the supervised machine learning runs for five different algorithms. For heterogeneous rock fabric, we identified Random Forest, among others, to be the appropriate algorithm.
A Shared Aperture Microstrip Antenna Array with Multiple Polarisations and Near-Field Beam Steering
Authors: Ali Haider , Afzal Muhammad , Thalakotuna Dushmantha , Esselle Karu , Mukhopadhyay Subhas
Published: January 2022

In this paper we present a shared-aperture
polarisation reconfigurable microstrip array designed to resonate
at 11.5 GHz with a gain bandwidth of 2 GHz (~17%). The
polarisation reconfigurability (both linear and circular) is
achieved using two orthogonal and independently-fed sub-arrays
that are intertwined together on the same aperture. Each subarray
is fed through one port and a feed network that distributes the
power among the array elements incorporating Taylor taper
distribution to minimize the sidelobe level. The array has low
cross-polarisation level (<-20 dB) and good port isolation (<-24
dB). The shared aperture and absence of active switching devices
provide better control of polarisation selection with almost no
insertion loss. A near-field metasurface based steering system is
also presented and applied to the array for one- and two-dimensional beam steering. The results are verified through model
simulations and measurement of the fabricated prototypes.
Common-Mode Frequency in Inverter-Penetrated Power Systems: Definition, Analysis, and Quantitative Evaluation
Authors: Gao Huisheng , Xin Huanhai , Huang Linbin , Li Zhiyi , Huang Wei , Ju Ping , Wu Chen
Published: January 2022

As
synchronous generators (SGs)
are extensively replaced by inverter-based
generators (IBGs), modern power
systems are facing complicated frequency stability problems. Conventionally, the
frequency nadir and the rate of change of frequency (RoCoF) are the two
main factors concerned by power system operators. However, these two factors heavily
rely on simulations or experiments, especially in a power system with
high-penetration IBGs, which offer limited theoretical insight into how the
frequency response characteristics are affected by the devices. This paper aims
at filling this gap. Firstly, we derive a formulation of the global frequency for
an IBG-penetrated power system,
referred to as common-mode frequency (CMF). The derived CMF is demonstrated
to be more accurate than existing frequency definitions, e.g., the average system frequency (ASF). Then, a unified transfer function
structure (UTFS) is proposed to approximate the frequency responses of different
types of devices by focusing on three key parameters,
which dramatically reduces the complexity of frequency analysis. On this basis, we introduce two evaluation indices, i.e., frequency drop depth coefficient
(FDDC) and frequency drop slope coefficient (FDSC), to theoretically quantify the frequency nadir and the average
RoCoF, respectively. Instead of relying on simulations or experiments, our
method rigorously links the system’s frequency characteristics to the
characteristics of heterogeneous devices, which enables an in-depth
understanding regarding how devices affect the system frequency. Finally, the
proposed indices are verified through simulations on a modified IEEE 39-bus
test system.
HoloGCS : Mixed Reality-based Ground Control Station for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Authors: Widiyanti Daniar Estu , Asmoro Krisma , Shin Soo Young
Published: January 2022

Ground control station (GCS) is a system for controlling and monitoring unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). In current GCS, the device used are considered as complex environment. This paper proposes a video streaming and speech command control for supporting mixed reality based UAV GCS using Microsoft HoloLens. Video streaming will inform the UAV view and transmit the raw video to the HoloLens, while the HoloLens steers the UAV based on the displayed UAV field of view (FoV). Using the HoloLens Mixed Reality Tool-Kit (MRTK) speech input, UAV speech control from the HoloLens was successfully implemented. Finally, experimental results based on video streaming and speech command calculation of the throughput, round-time trip, latency and speech accuracy tests are discussed to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed scheme.
Finding the parameters of a Bernoulli-Gaussian Model
Authors: Finamore Weiler Alves , Pinho Marcelo da Silva
Published: January 2022

A transmission medium perturbed by an additive noise from which the estimated noise power is all information known, is better modeled as a Gaussian channel. Since the Gaussian channel is, according to Information Theory, the worst channel to transmit information through, this is the most pessimistic assumption. When noise samples are available though, choosing to model the transmission medium using a more sophisticated model pays off. The Bernoulli-Gaussian channel, would be one such a choice. Finding the three parameters that characterize the Bernoulli-Gaussian stochastic process which mathematically models the noise is a task of paramount importance. Many algorithms can be used to estimate the parameters of this model based on numerical methods. In the current work a closed form expression to estimate the model parameters is presented. All that is required besides the estimation of the power of Bernoulli-Gaussian process from the available noise samples is the estimation of two additional quantities: the expected value of the absolute value of the amplitude of the process—the first absolute moment—plus the third absolute moment, viz., the expected value of the third power of the absolute value of the process. An alternative option, often used for power line communication, is to model the transmission medium as a channel in which the noise is represented by a three parameter stochastic process called Middleton Class A. Other models (like generalized-Bernoulli-Gaussian, or Bernoulli- Gaussian with memory) might render a better medium model than the Bernoulli-Gaussian channel. Estimating the parameters of these processes is however a cumbersome task and, as we show in the current work, the rate harvested by using the simple, yet more sophisticated, Bernoulli-Gaussian channel is increased as compared to the, more pessimistic, Gaussian channel, allowing one thus to more closely approach the true capacity. The communication system design can be much improved if a well fit Bernoulli-Gaussian stochastic process is selected to model the true noise. The incorporation of the Bernoulli-Gaussian channel in the communication system model leads to a better design as corroborated by the computer simulation results presented.
Automatic Deep Learning-Based Consolidation/Collapse Classification in Lung Ultrasound Images for COVID-19 Induced Pneumonia
Authors: Durrani Nabeel , Vukovic Damjan , Burgt Jeroen van der , Antico Maria , van Sloun Ruud JG van , CANTY DAVID , Steffens Marian , Wang Andrew , ROYSE ALISTAIR , ROYSE COLIN , Haji Kavi , Dowling Jason , Chetty Girija , Fontanarosa Davide
Published: January 2022

Our automated deep learning-based approach identifies consolidation/collapse in LUS images to aid in the diagnosis of late stages of COVID-19 induced pneumonia, where consolidation/collapse is one of the possible associated pathologies. A common challenge in training such models is that annotating each frame of an ultrasound video requires high labelling effort. This effort in practice becomes prohibitive for large ultrasound datasets. To understand the impact of various degrees of labelling precision, we compare labelling strategies to train fully supervised models (frame-based method, higher labelling effort) and inaccurately supervised models (video-based methods, lower labelling effort), both of which yield binary predictions for LUS videos on a frame-by-frame level. We moreover introduce a novel sampled quaternary method which randomly samples only 10% of the LUS video frames and subsequently assigns (ordinal) categorical labels to all frames in the video based on the fraction of positively annotated samples. This method outperformed the inaccurately supervised video-based method of our previous work on pleural effusions. More surprisingly, this method outperformed the supervised frame-based approach with respect to metrics such as precision-recall area under curve (PR-AUC) and F1 score that are suitable for the class imbalance scenario of our dataset despite being a form of inaccurate learning. This may be due to the combination of a significantly smaller data set size compared to our previous work and the higher complexity of consolidation/collapse compared to pleural effusion, two factors which contribute to label noise and overfitting; specifically, we argue that our video-based method is more robust with respect to label noise and mitigates overfitting in a manner similar to label smoothing. Using clinical expert feedback, separate criteria were developed to exclude data from the training and test sets respectively for our ten-fold cross validation results, which resulted in a PR-AUC score of 73% and an accuracy of 89%. While the efficacy of our classifier using the sampled quaternary method must be verified on a larger consolidation/collapse dataset, when considering the complexity of the pathology, our proposed classifier using the sampled quaternary video-based method is clinically comparable with trained experts and improves over the video-based method of our previous work on pleural effusions.
Automatic Deep Learning-Based Consolidation/Collapse Classification in Lung Ultrasound Images for COVID-19 Induced Pneumonia
Authors: Durrani Nabeel , Vukovic Damjan , Antico Maria , Burgt Jeroen van der , van Sloun Ruud JG van , Demi Libertario , CANTY DAVID , Wang Andrew , ROYSE ALISTAIR , ROYSE COLIN , Haji Kavi , Dowling Jason , Chetty Girija , Fontanarosa Davide
Published: January 2022

Our automated deep learning-based approach identifies consolidation/collapse in LUS images to aid in the diagnosis of late stages of COVID-19 induced pneumonia, where consolidation/collapse is one of the possible associated pathologies. A common challenge in training such models is that annotating each frame of an ultrasound video requires high labelling effort. This effort in practice becomes prohibitive for large ultrasound datasets. To understand the impact of various degrees of labelling precision, we compare labelling strategies to train fully supervised models (frame-based method, higher labelling effort) and inaccurately supervised models (video-based methods, lower labelling effort), both of which yield binary predictions for LUS videos on a frame-by-frame level. We moreover introduce a novel sampled quaternary method which randomly samples only 10% of the LUS video frames and subsequently assigns (ordinal) categorical labels to all frames in the video based on the fraction of positively annotated samples. This method outperformed the inaccurately supervised video-based method of our previous work on pleural effusions. More surprisingly, this method outperformed the supervised frame-based approach with respect to metrics such as precision-recall area under curve (PR-AUC) and F1 score that are suitable for the class imbalance scenario of our dataset despite being a form of inaccurate learning. This may be due to the combination of a significantly smaller data set size compared to our previous work and the higher complexity of consolidation/collapse compared to pleural effusion, two factors which contribute to label noise and overfitting; specifically, we argue that our video-based method is more robust with respect to label noise and mitigates overfitting in a manner similar to label smoothing. Using clinical expert feedback, separate criteria were developed to exclude data from the training and test sets respectively for our ten-fold cross validation results, which resulted in a PR-AUC score of 73% and an accuracy of 89%. While the efficacy of our classifier using the sampled quaternary method must be verified on a larger consolidation/collapse dataset, when considering the complexity of the pathology, our proposed classifier using the sampled quaternary video-based method is clinically comparable with trained experts and improves over the video-based method of our previous work on pleural effusions.
Metaphoric Perceptions of Adolescents towards the Concept of Corona Virus (COVID-19)
Authors: Fatih Aydoğdu  , Figen Gürsoy
Published: January 2022

This research was carried out to examine the metaphoric perceptions of adolescents regarding the concept of coronavirus (COVID-19).For this purpose, 60 adolescents (33 girls, 27 boys) studying at different grade levels of three high schools at different socio-economic levels determined by maximum diversity sampling from high schools in Erzincan city center were included in the research.With the questionnaireform developed for adolescents, “Coronavirus (COVID-19) ……is similar. Because………." was asked.The data obtained were analyzed by content analysis method. In this context, categories suitable for metaphors were created and the consistency of the categories with metaphors and descriptions was determined. Eight metaphors that are not suitable for the subject of the study are excluded from the study. In line with the results obtained, it was determined that adolescents developed 49 different metaphors and these metaphors were collected under eight categories. It can be said that the metaphoric perceptions of adolescents regarding the concept of coronavirus (COVID-19) are generally negative.
Learning Loss: A Real Threat in Education for Underprivileged Students and Remote Regions during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Anju Nofarof Hasudungan  , Ofianto  , Tri Zahra Ningsih
Published: January 2022

This study aims to describe the real threat of learning loss for underprivileged students and remote areas, due to school closures and distance learning in Riau Province, Indonesia. On the other hand, keeping students safe from the dangers of the COVID-19 virus is the main factor. Distance learning is a solution to this dilemma, but it is very difficult for underprivileged students and remote regions to implement, because: 1) Students have never used various educational technology platforms in distance learning 2) Do not have a smartphone and mobile data plans 3) Internet signal in remote areas is not good for distance learning. The results of this study describe, when distance learning was first implemented, as many as 75 % of 206 underprivileged students and ten schools experienced difficulties when using educational technology platforms for distance learning. However, after two years, there has been an increase in the participation of underprivileged students in distance learning. In addition, it has become a habit, subsidized mobile data plans from the government, adaptive curricula and variations in learning methods when distance learning, have become important factor in increasing the participation of underprivileged students and remote regions.
Exploring Learning Avenues Amidst Pandemic and Future Prospects in Higher Education
Authors: Muhammad Shahid  , Muhammad Uzair-ul-Hassan
Published: January 2022

Globally, teaching-learning has been in a severe transition due to COVID-19. Amid pandemic, education in universities had to shift from physical boundaries to online mode. The purpose of the study was to examine online learning mode particularly with respect to learner’s readiness, their involvement, fair assessment and satisfaction at university level. The objectives of the study were; to explore the perceived level of readiness of students for online learning, find out their involvement and participation in online mode while performing various educational tasks; to explore to what extent online assessment is fair, and finally to determine satisfaction of students of online learning experiences during COVID-19 era. The sample of the study was drawn from all social sciences departments. The questionnaire’s link was disseminated to 550 students and 293 respondents filled out the google form. Learners’ readiness was divided into three subfactors, namely, physical & environmental factors, learners’ personal skills and learners’ familiarity with necessary apps and websites. The inferences drawn from the study showed that although majority of students were equipped with devices yet they were not possessing good skills required for virtual learning. The online conditions and environment were not contributing positively in favour of learners’ readiness and also learners were not well aware of apps & websites required for online learning. Moreover, students remained passive during online classes and were found less interested in completion of the assigned tasks. The online assessment had been embedded with manifold flaws that further multiplied unfairness in education. Although, the study informs overall satisfaction of learners which found to be low for addressing the issues, it is recommended that educational institutions may continue to offer hybrid mode of learning even in post-pandemic era for continuously equipping both students and teachers with requisite skills, relevant apps and software necessary for making learning teaching process smooth in future. In addition, it is recommended that higher educational institutions and relevant authorities should design software to improve involvement of the students while keeping the assessments as fair as possible during online learning.
NILAI KARAKTER DALAM TEKS LAGU BATAK TOBA SEBAGAI BAHAN AJAR MATA PELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA KELAS VIII SMP
Authors: Sinaga Meilani , Naibaho Stepani
Published: January 2022

Hasil temuan ini memiliki tujuan mendeskripsikan peranan dan nilai karakter yang terdapat pada teks lagu batak toba dalam nilai pendidikan diterapkan untuk bahan ajar bahasa Indonesia terutama pada siswa kelas VIII SMP. Metode untuk mendapatkan hasil temuan ini menggunakan metode observasi lapangan dan wawancara yang dilakukan dengan cara membawa lembar kerja pada saat dilakukan wawancara untuk mendapatkan hasil data yang fakta. Salah satu langkah untuk memperoleh hasil, peneliti memilih jenis penelitian yang paling tepat ialah jenis penelitian kualitatif. Berdasarkan hasil yang didapat peneliti memperoleh tiga nilai karakter dalam teks lagu batak toba yang berjudul “boru buha baju” meliputi nilai karakter manusia kaitannya dengan Tuhan, nilai karakter manusia kaitannya dengan kepribadian, nilai karakter antara manusia kaitannya dengan masyarakat. Nilai karakter tersebut mencakup beberapa nilai-nilai yaitu nilai rasa syukur, berdoa, pengelolaan gender, komitmen, kesetiakawanan sosial, kesopansantunan, gotong royong dan nilai kedamaian.
The Unified Combatant Command System: Centerpiece of the 1986 U.S. Armed Forces Reforms
Authors: Inamete Ufot B.
Published: January 2022

This article highlights the pivotal nature of the Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986 regarding reforms made in the armed forces of the United States. The unified combatant command system is often seen as the centerpiece of these reforms. The goal of this study is to examine whether the unified combatant command system, which consists of 11 Joint combatant commands within the U.S. Department of Defense, indeed constitutes the centerpiece of these reforms. To fully answer this research question, the study presented here first examines the modern reforms of the U.S. armed forces to provide a solid foundation for subsequent research. It will be concluded that Goldwater-Nichols was the reform most directly relevant to this study. The majority of the article is then devoted to an examination of the 11 combatant commands, identifying how each contributes to the achievement of the goals laid out by Goldwater-Nichols. The author concludes that these 11 unified combatant commands constitute the centerpiece of, and provide the most essential toolset for, the achievement of Goldwater-Nichols.
The relationship between quality performance and employee innovation for total quality management practices in academic libraries
Authors: Asante Edward , Kwakye Joseph Owusu , Budu Kenneth Wilson Adjei
Published: January 2022

The study examined the relationship between quality performance and employee innovation for total quality management in academic libraries. The study focused on academic libraries in Ghana. Relevant literature was reviewed on TQM practices, employee innovation, and quality performance.  The study adopted a descriptive survey design and a quantitative approach. The research protocol was a questionnaire. The study sampled 213 and retrieved 208 responses representing 97.6% of the valid sample size for the study. The study established that employee innovation and quality performance are critical components for TQM practices in academic libraries. The correlation analysis established that employee innovation had a significant relationship with total quality management while quality performance also demonstrated a significant positive relationship with total quality management. The study revealed that employee innovation and quality performance are significant components for TQM practices in academic libraries.  The study serves as a new source of documented information for academic libraries regarding TQM practices. Also, the study is a pillar for enriching the existing literature on employee innovation and quality performance as critical success factors for TQM implementation in academic libraries.
Características funcionais de grupos operativos de nutrição em município do interior de Minas Gerais
Authors: Sousa Luana Rodrigues de , Metzker Laiane Mendes de Jesus , Vincha Kellem Regina Rosendo , Silva Clarice Lima Álvares da
Published: January 2022

Objetivo: Caracterizar as condições funcionais de grupos operativos de alimentação saudável e perda de peso e identificar a percepção dos nutricionistas sobre essa ação. Métodos: Realizou-se observação dos grupos quanto às características do ambiente, recursos didáticos e equipamentos antropométricos; e entrevista com nutricionistas quanto à percepção sobre os grupos. Resultados: Os 15 grupos observados, aconteciam em locais com problemas de luminosidade, ventilação, número de cadeiras, privacidade e insuficiência de materiais educativos; a maioria contava com balanças e estadiômetros. Para os 7 nutricionistas respondentes as principais inadequações/insuficiência são: falta de privacidade, barulhos/ruídos, ventilação, materiais educativos e quantidade ou condições dos equipamentos antropométricos. Para a maioria o grupo é eficaz na promoção de melhorias na alimentação, mas não para a perda de peso, sendo a baixa adesão pelos usuários a principal barreira. Conclusão: Tem-se a necessidade de melhorias nas condições funcionais dos grupos, favorecendo o aumento da adesão e sua eficácia.
Edukasi Pemberian Makanan pada Ibu Balita Stunting dengan Picky Eater
Authors: Aryanti Friesca Ayudya , Sugiatmi Sugiatmi
Published: January 2022

Stunting merupakan kondisi anak usia 0 – 59 bulan, dimana tinggi badan menurut umur berada di bawah minus 2 Standar Deviasi (<-2SD) dari standar median WHO. Penyebab stunting terdiri dari banyak faktor, diantaranya yaitu terkait dengan asupan makanan dan status infeksi. Asupan makan pada anak dipengaruhi oleh beberapa hal, salah satunya yaitu kejadian kesulitan makan (picky eater). Berdasarkan identifikasi masalah yang telah dilakukan di RT 04 RW 06 Kelurahan Gondrong, Kecamatan Cipondoh, Kota Tangerang, terdapat tiga anak usia 1-5 tahun yang memiliki tinggi badan menurut umur di bawah garis normal dan ketiganya mengalami picky eater. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat adalah untuk memberikan intervensi berupa peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan ibu balita yang memiliki anak dengan status gizi stunting agar dapat memperbaiki kualitas hidup balita. Subjek kegiatan adalah ibu balita yang memiliki balita stunting dan picky eatersebanyak tiga orang berdasarkan data dari Posyandu yang dilanjutkan observasi. Kegiatan dilakukan selama dua kali pertemuan dengan ibu balita yaitu pada tanggal 17 Juli 2021 dan 25 Juli 2021 di kediaman masing-masing. Evaluasi kegiatan dilakukan dengan menggunakan pre dan post test serta perubahan perilaku yang dilakukan dengan wawancara. Hasil dari kegiatan yaitu terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan subjek setelah diberikan penyuluhan, namun belum ada peningkatan untuk melakukan perubahan sikap subjek. Kegiatan ini mampu meningkatkan subjek mengenai gizi seimbang untuk balita dan keterampilan memberikan makanan pada balita picky eater.
CULTURAL DISTORTION AND HARMONISATION ON INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS: THE PANACEA FOR SUCCESS
Authors: Dr. Macaulay Enyindah WEGWU
Published: January 2022

The purpose of this paper was to study and unravel the implications of cultural distortion on businesses, gains and gradual harmonization of culture across national boundaries globally. Despite the national and political boundaries around the world, the activities involving cross-border operations have always persisted, but have had a dramatic growth since the Second World War. Successful business operations globally depend largely on the understanding of the cultural differences of countries which enormously have the tendencies of affecting the degree of business relationship. It is very obvious that every institution across nations of the world is deeply attached to societies with diverse cultures such as language difference, different tradition of trust, individualists and collectivists tendencies which globalization concept intends to harmonise and be accepted by the local market around the world. As a consequence, it is very imperative to strive for gradual harmonization of culture. This however implies making suitable changes on the differences among national norms, traditions, values, beliefs and rituals of different nations in order to achieve uniformity.
KEY WORDS: Culture, Cultural Distortion, Cultural Harmonization, Globalization
ANÁLISIS DE RIESGOS PSICOSOCIALES EN UNA EMPRESA DE SOFTWARE DURANTE LA COVID-19
Authors: Baquera Edna , Pacheco Jesus , León-Duarte Jaime
Published: January 2022

El siguiente trabajo se enfoca en determinar los riesgos psicosociales existentes en la industria de software mexicana, específicamente la que se encuentra en teletrabajo debido a la contingencia de COVID-19 para explorar el impacto de las medidas de prevención, definir el origen de los riesgos, si provienen de la relación del empleado con la empresa o al cliente al que prestan servicios. Se tomó como base el cuestionario de la regulación NOM-035-STPS-2018 para el diagnóstico de riesgos psicosociales en una muestra de 183 empleados. Este estudio se realizó con un análisis factorial exploratorio obteniendo resultados que demostraron que los empleados perciben una relación positiva de parte del liderazgo proveniente de la empresa, pero observan una afectación en su vida personal derivado de las largas horas de trabajo con su cliente, las cuales pueden ser agravadas por el modelo de teletrabajo en el que se encuentran actualmente.
HELPDESK COMO ALTERNATIVA DE SOPORTE Y GESTIÓN TECNOLÓGICA PARA UNA EMPRESA TABASQUEÑA
Authors: Ortiz Gonzalez Atilano , Gómez Lemus Marbella Araceli , Zurita Cruz Karla Alejandra
Published: January 2022

Este artículo presenta una investigación que tiene como objetivo proponer una mejora en los servicios que brinda una mediana empresa de Tabasco.  Buscamos que la empresa brinde flexibilidad en la atención al cliente optimizando los tiempos para lograr la satisfacción del cliente. Para ello, se aplica la metodología ITIL, que permite adecuar los procesos internos con la ayuda de sus cinco fases: estrategia, diseño, transición, operación y mejora continua del servicio. A través de un sistema de ayuda en línea, la empresa automatizará sus técnicas, procesos y procedimientos, incluido el mantenimiento de la competitividad. Todo esto se aplicará a nuestra empresa de estudio.
Infection by SARS CoV-2 in healthcare workers of a second level hospital
Authors: Guillermo Padrón-Arredondo
Published: January 2022

Background: From the first Covid-19 case in Playa del Carmen, 370 cases of infection have been reported in our staff until December 31, 2020.

Material and Methods: Study in workers of the General Hospital who developed SARCOV-2 infection during the pandemic. A sample of 30 cases of both sexes with laboratory-confirmed infection was obtained. Descriptive statistics were used with measures of central tendency, dispersion and percentages.

Results: In a sample of 30 workers there were 13 doctors, 6 nurses and 11 support workers. The age was obtained as a mean of 38.8 years and SD = 10.4. Only four risk factors were found. Of the 30 infected health workers, 27 were treated on an outpatient basis and three required hospitalization.

Discussion: The main symptoms in health workers are alterations in the sensation of taste and smell, but unlike our study, was headache, fever and myalgia. Likewise, it has been observed that medical are the most affected, but in this study, it was support and the least affected was nursing personnel. There is no doubt that asymptomatic carriers are a serious disease transmission problem such that transmission between health workers by asymptomatic carriers is possible as was observed in this analysis.

Keywords: COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; Healthcare Workers; Nosocomial Transmission; Asymptomatic Carriers; Diagnostic Testing