bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Responding to anti-Black racism in clinical supervision: development of a behavioral typology using simulated encounters
Authors: Calhoun Amanda , Martin Andres , Adigun Ayodola , Alleyne Shirley D. , Asuzu Kammarauche , Thompson-Felix Tara , Asnes Andrea , de Carvalho-Filho Marco A. , Benoit Laelia , Genao Inginia
Published: July 2022

IntroductionRacist interactions in clinical practice remain a pervasive reality for Black healthcare providers. Supervisors charged with the oversight, protection, and support of their racially minoritized trainees are often inconsistent in their approach and have limited guidance to inform their actions. MethodsWe designed an empirical study in which experienced supervisors responded to seven short, videotaped interactions between 1) a simulated participant (SP) and different clinicians-in-training; 2) the trainees and their respective supervisors; and 3) the trainees and their supervisors together with the SP. The clinical exchanges exemplified different types of racist (entrenching) or antiracist (uprooting) behaviors. After viewing each clip, participants wrote their reflections confidentially before joining together in a structured debriefing. We analyzed the corpus of free-text entries and debriefing transcripts using a thematic-phenomenological qualitative approach. ResultsBased on the input of 52 participants recruited into five two-hour-long sessions, we developed a behavioral typology for supervisors facing anti-Black racial injuries involving learners under their oversight. We organized supervisor behaviors into five interlocking domains, each with a range of possible responses: 1) Gradation: from conciliatory to confrontational; 2) Explicitness: from eliding to naming; 3) Ownership: from individual to shared; 4) Involvement: from deferred (excusing) to cotemporaneous (including); and 5) Stance: from protective to paternalistic. DiscussionA behavioral typology can serve as a rubric for supervisors to engage in reflective practice and for medical educators to inform faculty development initiatives to fight anti-Black racism in clinical practice. In addition, the typology can serve as a framework for facilitated discussion among healthcare providers who may have experienced or witnessed anti-Black racist interactions.
A nomogram for predicting postoperative overall survival of patients with lung squamous cell carcinoma: a SEER-based study
Authors: Rao Jin , Yu Yue , Zhang Li , Wang Pei , Wang Xuefu , Wang Zhinong
Published: July 2022

Background
Lung squamous cell carcinoma is a common subtype of non-small cell lung cancer. Our study aimed to construct and validate a nomogram model and to predict overall survival for patients with lung squamous cell carcinoma undergoing surgical treatment.
Methods
A total of 8,078 patients eligible for recruitment between 2010 and 2015 were selected from the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results database. They were further randomly divided into training and validation cohorts. Univariable and multivariable Cox regression analyses were used to identify the risk factors affecting the prognosis for constructing the nomogram. The discrimination and calibration of the established nomogram were evaluated using receiver the operating characteristic curve and calibration plots. In addition, decision curve analysis was performed to evaluate the clinical utility. Finally, we plotted Kaplan-Meier survival curves and developed risk stratification systems.
Results
Seven variables were selected to establish the nomogram for lung squamous cell carcinoma. The area under the curve in the receiver the operating characteristic curve analysis revealed 0.658, 0.651, and 0.647 in the training cohort and 0.673, 0.667, and 0.658 in the validation cohort at 1-, 2-, and 3-year survival, respectively. The calibration curves showed satisfactory consistencies between nomogram-predicted and observed survival probability at 1-, 2-, and 3- year overall survival in training and validation cohorts. The decision curve analysis showed the established nomogram had great clinical net benefit, indicating high clinical application value. In risk stratification systems, patients were divided into three risk groups. The Kaplan-Meier survival curves indicated that a significant difference in overall survival were observed among the three groups (P༜0.001).
Conclusions
A prognostic nomogram for overall survival of lung squamous cell carcinoma patients after surgical treatment was developed and validated, which may assist clinicians in evaluating prognosis of and facilitate doctors to provide highly individualized therapy.
Encryption Based Simple and Robust Subscriber – Client Authentication Protocol for Ultralightweight Sensor Networks
Authors: Chakraborty Rajdeep , Acharya Aheli , Paul Debasmita , Guha Debajyoti , Elngar Ahmed A.
Published: July 2022

Safety is the most important part in IoT networks. As maximum number of IoT devices are resource constrained, it is difficult to implement strong safety mechanisms. Maximum number of authentication techniques use certificates in which signing and verifying requires additional computation and power. Thus, the goal of this paper is to propose a new lightweight encryption-based authentication protocol for resource-controlled devices. In this paper we proposed an authentication protocol that uses RRSC – v1 encryption and one subscriber and several clients. The main objective is to develop a ultralightweight protocol for very low resources sensor network. In this protocol, we have two algorithms, first, one to one encryption-based authentication protocol where client is the low resource sensor and subscriber is the edge device in the IoT. Second, the RRSC – V1, encryption algorithm itself. It has many applications for temperature sensors, rain sensors and smoke sensors as they have very low memories and computing capacity.
Quantitative temporal analysis of modified vaccinia Ankara, the monkeypox and smallpox vaccine
Authors: Albarnaz Jonas Dutra , Oliveira Marisa , Kite Joanne , Paulo Joao , Antrobus Robin , Gygi Steven , Huttlin Edward , Smith Geoffrey , Weekes Michael
Published: July 2022

Modified vaccinia Ankara (MVA) immunisation is being deployed to curb the current outbreak of monkeypox in multiple countries1. Originally authorized for vaccination against smallpox, MVA is a vaccinia virus (VACV) strain that does not replicate in human cells or cause serious adverse events. Here, we conducted a highly multiplexed proteomic analysis2 to quantify ~7,500 cellular proteins and ~80% of viral proteins at five time points throughout MVA infection of human cells3. >380 human proteins were down-regulated >2-fold by MVA, revealing a profound remodelling of the host proteome. >25% of these MVA targets, including multiple components of the nuclear pore complex (NPC), were not shared with VACV-Western Reserve4, which is derived from a first generation smallpox vaccine associated with serious adverse events. Using pharmacological inhibition of viral DNA replication and killed virions, we discovered that post-replicative gene expression is necessary for the downregulation of NPC proteins and for elements of MVA antagonism of innate immune sensing. Our approach thus provides the first global view of the impact of MVA infection on the host proteome, offers insights into how MVA interacts with the antiviral defences and identifies cellular mechanisms that may underpin the abortive infection of human cells. These discoveries will prove vital to the rational design of future generations of vaccines.
SARS-CoV-2 quasi-species analysis from patients with persistent nasopharyngeal shedding: potential tool to finest genomic watch
Authors: DUDOUET Pierre , COLSON Philippe , AHERFI Sarah , LEVASSEUR Anthony , BEYE Mamadou , DELERCE Jeremy , BUREL Emilie , LAVRARD Philippe , BADER Wahiba , LAGIER Jean-Christophe , FOURNIER Pierre-Edouard , SCOLA Bernard LA , RAOULT Didier
Published: July 2022

At the time of a new and unprecedented viral pandemic, many questions are being asked about the genomic evolution of SARS-CoV-2 and the emergence of different variants, leading to therapeutic and immune evasion and survival of this genetically highly labile RNA virus. The nasopharyngeal persistence of infectious virus beyond 17 days proves its constant interaction with the human immune system and increases the intra-individual mutational possibilities. We performed a prospective high-throughput sequencing study (ARTIC Nanopore) of SARS-CoV-2 from so-called "persistent" patients, comparing them with a non-persistent population, and analyzing the quasi-species present in a single sample at time t. Global intra-individual variability in persistent patients was found to be higher than in controls (mean 5.3%, Standard deviation 0.9 versus 4.6% SD 0.3, respectively, p< 0,001). In the detailed analysis, we found a greater difference between persistent and non-persistent patients with non-severe COVID 19, and between the two groups infected with clade 20A. Furthermore, we found minority N501Y and P681H mutation clouds in all patients, with no significant differences found between both groups. The question of the SARS-CoV-2 viral variants’ genesis remains to be further investigated, with the need to prevent new viral propagations and their consequences, and quasi-species analysis could be an important key to watch out.
Systematic scientific strategies associated with mitigating the challenges in predicting track and intensity of cyclones across the world basins
Authors: Singh Vivek
Published: July 2022

The present study analyses the systematic scientific strategies associated with mitigating the challenges in predicting track and intensity of cyclones across the world basins. The relevant ‘51’ original publications on predicting track and intensity of cyclones across the world basins utilising numerical weather prediction (NWP) models, machine learning and satellite based approach were chosen using a focused orderly search and were used to develop the selection benchmarks for the systematic literature review. According to our systematic review, out of selected ‘51’ studies, a total of ‘19’(37.25%) and ‘12’ (23.52%) and ‘9’ (17.64%) studies were focused on Pacific (including south China sea) Atlantic and North Indian Ocean (NIO) basins respectively. Three studies were conducted over both the Pacific and Atlantic Basins. However, the remaining ‘8’ studies were not over any specific basin. After 2015, the widespread use of machine based algorithm and analysis began, with a focus on the improvement in intensity prediction of TCs. Satellite based approach was employed in nearly all of the studies, and data assimilation techniques were in the nascent stage during 2006-2013. To create detailed cyclone prediction track and intensity of cyclones across the world basins, a balance among data assimilation systems, modelling systems, and machine learning to uncover predictability drivers is necessary. Globally, predicting track and intensity of cyclones should take into account future climate change scenarios in the world basins. In order to gain improvement in this direction, further research is needed to fill in the knowledge gaps that have been identified.
Islamic Cooperative Societies and the Efficiency of Financial Intermediation in Ife East Local Government, Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: Adeyinka Adewole Joseph , Adewale Omotayo Vincent , Abiodun Ojewande Abosede
Published: July 2022

The study investigated the relationship between cooperative societies and financial intermediation efficiency in Ife east local government, Osun State, Nigeria. The broad objective of this study is to examine the extent at which cooperative societies in Ife East Local Government achieved their financial intermediation role. The specific objectives are to examine the relationship between the total deposit and total credit of Munislam Welfare Fund cooperative society and to investigate the relationship between the total deposit and the total credit of Al-Irshad welfare fund cooperative society.The study used regression analysis method to achieve the stated objective. The data for this study was obtained from the annual financial report of the selected cooperative societies in Ife East Local Government, Osun state, Nigeria. It was revealed in Credit supply equation I that there was a positive correlation and significant relationship between the total deposit and total credit of Munislam Welfare Fund cooperative society. It was also discovered in Credit supply equation II that there was a positive correlation and significant relationship between the total deposit and total credit of Al-Irshad welfare fund cooperative society. The study recommends that Cooperative Societies should foster a higher level of liquidity in order to increase its ability to grant loans and advances to their members for productive purpose. The study also recommends that Cooperative societies should effectively utilize mobilized deposit in order to ensure the efficiency of financial intermediation.
The Constitution of Value
Authors: Dave Harshad
Published: July 2022

Value is a vital term of economics. Veteran economists of past and present have worked on it to determine its constitution. Passing through the historical works done by many thinkers and philosophers on value, one will learn that there are various theories to explain the profile and nature of value, but each one is with some controversy. Unfortunately debates on it remain endless. Looking to the points of debates on it, it seems that we need to review our path of basic understanding about value. Here an innovative attempt is made to reveal the realistic constitution of value. The use value is framed with three basic conditions. The use value is knowledge in the mind of man. The value is separated and made independent from the forms of value like exchange value, compound value, complex value, and others. Further to this, the use value is designated as prime source of the value. The value is explained with basic four conditions and simultaneous fulfillment of all the four conditions is mandatory for the existence of the value. The value is just a sense and feeling only. The use value and value are independent from the forms of value (exchange value, compound value, complex value etc). This constitution of the value will remove many controversies, arguments and counter arguments that actually are born from the absence of clarity about real constitution of the value in our mind.
Problems of anti-tuberculosis therapy in patients on hemodialysis
Authors: Gordeeva O. M. , Tikhonov A. M. , Andreevskaya S. N. , Larionova E. E. , Karpina N. L.
Published: July 2022

The objective: to determine possibility of prescribing and safety of various anti-tuberculosis drugs and their combinations as part of a therapeutic or preventive course of anti-tuberculosis therapy (ATBT) in patients with end-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) receiving hemodialysis replacement therapy in the settings with high prevalence of drug resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Subjects and Methods. 42 patients receiving hemodialysis replacement therapy were followed-up by Central Tuberculosis Research Institute: of them, 31 (73.8%) had active tuberculosis and 11 (26.2%) had residual post-tuberculous changes in the respiratory organs. During the follow-up, the nature and severity of adverse reactions to anti-tuberculosis drugs were assessed.

Results. In the patients with end-stage CKD suﬀering from respiratory tuberculosis, drug resistant strains prevailed – 68.2%. Some of adverse events developed when taking anti-tuberculosis drugs were as follows: deterioration of uremia in 20.5% of cases, cardiovascular complications – in 17.9%, and neurotoxic reactions – in 15.4%. Progression of uremia occurred more often in the followed-up patients taking anti-tuberculosis drugs versus hepatotoxic reactions (p = 0.02). When treating tuberculosis patients with end-stage CKD, isoniazid was discontinued due to adverse events in 12.8% of cases and pyrazinamide in 12.8% of cases, other drugs were discontinued less frequently. Compilation of individual regimens of anti-tuberculosis drugs with the consideration of drug susceptibility testing results, contraindications, and concomitant diseases made it possible to provide an adequate anti-tuberculosis therapy for patients with end-stage CKD with tuberculosis infection in 92.9% of cases for a period of more than 6 months.
Viscosity of Earth’s inner core constrained by Fe–Ni interdiffusion in Fe–Si alloy in an internal-resistive-heated diamond anvil cell
Authors: Park Yohan , Yonemitsu Kyoko , Hirose Kei , Kuwayama Yasuhiro , Azuma Shintaro , Ohta Kenji
Published: July 2022

Diffusivity in iron (Fe) alloys at high pressures and temperatures imposes constraints on the transport properties of the inner core, such as viscosity. Because silicon (Si) is among the most likely candidates for light elements in the inner core, the presence of Si must be considered when studying diffusivity in the Earth’s inner core. In this study, we conducted diffusion experiments under pressures up to about 50 GPa using an internal-resistive-heated diamond-anvil cell (DAC) that ensures stable and homogeneous heating compared with a conventional laser-heated DAC and thus allows us to conduct more reliable diffusion experiments under high pressure. We determined the coefficients of Fe–nickel (Ni) interdiffusion in the Fe–Si 2 wt% alloy. The obtained diffusion coefficients follow a homologous temperature relationship derived from previous studies without considering Si. This indicates that the effect of Si on Fe–Ni interdiffusion is not significant. The upper limit of the viscosity of the inner core inferred from our results is low, indicating that the Lorentz force is a plausible mechanism to deform the inner core.
Exclusive emissions of rho-mesons and the unintegrated gluon distribution
Authors: Bolognino Andrèe Dafne , Celiberto Francesco Giovanni , Ivanov Dmitry Yu. , Papa Alessandro
Published: July 2022

Exclusive emissions of vector mesons in forward directions of
rapidity offer us a faultless chance to probe the proton structure at
small xx.
A high-energy factorization formula is established within BFKL, given as
the convolution of an impact factor depicting the forward-meson emission
and of an unintegrated gluon distribution (UGD) driving the gluon
evolution at small xx.
As a nonperturbative quantity, the UGD is not well known and several
models for it exist. We present recent progresses on the study of the
exclusive forward \rhoρ-meson
leptoproduction at HERA and EIC energies, showing how osbervables
sensitive to different polarization states of the
\rhoρ-particle
act as discriminators for the existing UGD models.
DsTau: study of tau neutrino production with nuclear emulsion in the CERN-SPS
Authors: Guler Ali Murat
Published: July 2022

Tau neutrino is one of the least known particle of Standard Model;
there are only few measurements with a limited statistics. The DONUT
experiment first reported the tau neutrino interaction cross-section but
their measurement suffers from large systematic error of more than
50\%50%
which is mainly due to uncertainty in the tau neutrino flux prediction.
The tau neutrino cross section is an essential ingredient in neutrino
experiments and its precise measurement would enable a search for new
physics effects such as testing the Lepton Universality in neutrino
interactions. The main goal of the DsTau experiment is to measure an
inclusive differential cross-section of a D_sDs
production with a consecutive decay to tau lepton in p-A interactions at
the CERN-SPS. The measurement of DsTau will reduce the systematic
uncertainty in tau neutrino interaction cross-section to
10\%10%
level. The results from the pilot run and the prospect for physics runs
in 2021-2022 will be discussed.
ATLAS Results with Beauty Mesons
Authors: Perrevoort Ann-Kathrin
Published: July 2022

A broad range of measurements involving
BB
mesons are performed with the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron
Collider, of which a selection is discussed in this note. This includes
a measurement of the relative B_c^\pmBc±
to B^\pmB±
production cross section in pppp
collisions at a centre-of-mass energy \sqrt{s}s
of 8 TeV as well as the latest results on the branching ratios of the rare
decays B^0_s\to\mu^+\mu^-Bs0→μ+μ−
and B^0\to\mu^+\mu^-B0→μ+μ−
using pppp
collisions recorded at \sqrt{s}=s=
7, 8 and 13 TeV. Furthermore, accurate measurements of mixing and CP
violation in B_s^0 \to J/\psi\, \phiBs0→J/ψϕ
decays are performed. The latest results on the CP violating phase
\phi_sϕs
and other parameters describing the decay obtained at
\sqrt{s}=s=
7, 8 and 13 TeV are reported.
Measurements of $t\overline{t}$ production cross-sections with the ATLAS experiment at the LHC
Authors: Spalla Margherita
Published: July 2022

Comprehensive measurements of differential cross-sections of
top-quark-antiquark pair-production are presented. They are performed in
the dilepton, lepton+jets and the all-hadronic channels, using
\sqrt{s}=13s=13
TeV data from the ATLAS detector at the LHC. Several setups of
next-to-leading order and next-to-next-to-leading order generators are
quantitatively compared to the measurements. In addition, total
cross-section measurements using up to the full ATLAS Run 2 dataset are
presented.
Anomalous coupling studies with forward protons at the LHC
Authors: Royon Christoph
Published: July 2022

We describe the gain on sensitivities to quartic
\gamma \gamma \gamma \gammaγγγγ,
\gamma \gamma WWγγWW
and \gamma \gamma \gamma ZγγγZ
anomalous couplings and to the search for Axion-Like Particles by two or
three orders of magnitude with respect to standard methods at the LHC by
tagging intact protons in the final state.
Teología y mundo de la vida. Perspectiva contextual de la Teología en la Universidad Católica Luis Amigó
Authors: Londoño Betancur Juan Esteban , Gómez-Erazo Manuel David
Published: July 2022

Esta investigación presenta planteamientos fenomenológicos y hermenéuticos sobre el quehacer teológico en el contexto de la Universidad Católica Luis Amigó, en miras a la renovación del trabajo del pregrado definido como una Teología en contexto. Se buscó comprender en qué consiste tal quehacer teológico porque así lo requiere la carrera en los actuales marcos de comprensión socioeclesial, además de las definiciones institucionales dentro de la Universidad. Para esta comprensión, junto a la revisión de los aportes históricos, filosóficos y teológicos en general, se hizo necesario plantear una metodología cualitativa que incluyó, a partir de la técnica del grupo focal, la experiencia de estudiantes y maestros que entienden, fraguan y asimilan este conocimiento teológico-contextual al interior de las aulas de clase. Así se da cuenta del mundo de la vida y de la interpretación del acto de vida, donde se hacen las construcciones teológicas. Finalmente, se comparte el análisis y discusión de los resultados con el propósito de aportar horizontes desde y para la institución, con el fin de facilitar una Teología al servicio de las comunidades y de la sociedad colombiana.
Impact of Gamma Irradiation on Physicochemical, Technological, Antioxidant and Microbiology Properties of Whole Sorghum Flours
Authors: Correia Vinícius , D'Angelis Danielle , Queiroz Valéria , Ramos Ana Luiza , Macedo Maria Clara , Augusti Rodinei , Melo Júlio , Ferreira Andreza , Lacerda Inayara , Fante Camila
Published: July 2022

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of gamma irradiation (GI) on the physicochemical, technological, antioxidant and microbiological characteristics of different whole sorghum flours (WSF), as well as to characterize the profile of chemical constituents by paper spray mass spectrometry (PS-MS). The doses applied interfered in the staining characteristics of the evaluated flours, providing the darkening of the same. For the other physicochemical, technological, and antioxidant parameters, no significant influence of the process was observed. The fingerprint obtained in both ionization modes had not been influenced by irradiation, being flavonoids, phenylpropanoids, amino acids, benzoic acid derivatives, carboxylic acids, and sugars tentatively identified. In microbiological terms, there was a reduction of molds, yeasts, and Bacillus cereus in irradiated WSF compared to control (non-irradiated). Therefore, the application of low doses of gamma irradiation represents an advantageous alternative for the conservation of WSF and maintenance of compounds bioactive identified by the PS-MS technique.
Assessing influence of anthropogenic and environmental factors on surface water quality for sustainable management of urban lakes: A case study from Udaipur, India
Authors: Auddy Nilabhra , Rai Atul Kumar , Shrimali Ashish , Pobi Krishnendu Kumar , Dutta Subhankar , Nayek Sumanta
Published: July 2022

The influence of natural and anthropogenic factors has caused significant impacts on surface water quality worldwide, particularly where monitoring mechanisms are weak or non-existent. Weathering and soil erosion from the lake catchment areas, the inflow of large number of tourists, drainage outlets, etc. pose a serious threat to two urban lakes, namely, Pichola and Fateh Sagar in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. Subsequently, stringent water quality monitoring programmes are required to assess the water quality of these two lakes in two distinct seasons, i.e., pre-monsoon and post-monsoon. In this research study, the measured physicochemical parameters were computed for the water quality index (WQI), organic pollution index (OPI), and eutrophication index (EI) to evaluate the health of these lakes. The Pichola Lake had shown elevated concentrations for EC, TDS, DO, BOD, COD, TH, Cl−, Ca2+, Mg2+, SO42− as compared to Fateh Sagar. The mean nutrient concentrations were recorded to be higher in Pichola Lake (TN 3.99 mg/L; TP 0.15 mg/L) as compared to Fateh Sagar (TN 2.50 mg/L; TP 0.003 mg/L). The lower values registered in the post-monsoon period were due to the dilution effect caused by the rainfall and influx of runoff water. These two lakes contribute significant ecological and economic value to the area, helping to meet the water requirements for the surrounding population, agricultural practices, and tourists. Therefore, the present study can provide essential information about taking up appropriate measures to protect the water quality of urban lakes and the need to implement better management policies and initiatives for the same.
PSYCHOEMOTIONAL LOADS OF MEDICAL WORKERS IN PROVIDING CARE TO PATIENTS WITH INFECTIOUS PATHOLOGY AND THEIR PREVENTION
Authors: Anuchina Natalia Nikolaevna , Kudashova Evgeniia Aleksandrovna , Priputnevich Denis Nikolaevich , Chuikova Elena Viktorovna , Samsonov Anton Sergeevich , Priputnevich Elena Denisovna
Published: July 2022

The article highlights the problem of emotional burnout among medical workers providing medical care to patients with infectious diseases, suggests measures to prevent the syndrome of emotional burnout in medical workers, formulated recommendations to reduce the level of psycho-emotional stress in employees of medical organizations providing medical care to patients with infectious pathology.
Teachers’ Coping Style and Classroom Management Strategies toward Student Misbehavior among Bahir Dar University
Authors: Yimer Beneyam Lake
Published: July 2022

Background:

Student misbehavior is disrupted during the teaching-learning process, creating psychological and physical discomfort that affects the achievement of educational goals.

Aim:

The current study was to explore the relationship between teachers’ coping styles and classroom management strategies toward student misbehaviour.

Methods:

The researchers used a correlational research design.

Results:

The independent t-test result shows there was a significant teacher gender difference that is observed in student misbehaviour and coping styles. The correlation result indicated a negative relationship between passive avoidant teachers coping styles with recognition and reward and discussion methods of classroom management. Social problem solving was positively and significantly related to recognition and reward and discussion, and negatively correlated to hinting and aggression.

Conclusion:

Teachers' gender and their coping styles were significant predictors of student misbehavior. The study recommended that it is essential to design and build a smooth relationship between student and teacher that can effectively minimize the chances of the happening of student misbehavior, and can solve the problem easier.
ComTextos [Série 2, N.º 7] - "Viver com transtorno mental: experiências de mulheres com diagnóstico psiquiátrico"
Authors: Alves Tahiana Meneses
Published: July 2022

O estudo tem o objetivo de analisar, através de uma abordagem sociológica, as experiências de mulheres que vivem com transtorno mental. Para tal, utiliza “lentes de gênero”. Foi realizada uma pesquisa qualitativa que incluiu a análise das histórias de vida de mulheres com diagnóstico psiquiátrico, usuárias de um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial no nordeste do Brasil. Os resultados apontam para repercussões na autoimagem e nas interações em diversas esferas da vida cotidiana (família, vida laboral e estudos, afetividades, vida social e comunitária) que são atravessadas por relações de gênero, raça e classe, regidas por uma totalidade social mais complexa.The aim of this study is to analyze, from a sociological perspective, the experiences of women living with mental disorders. It uses a gender perspective. A qualitative research was carried out, including the analysis of life histories of women with psychiatric diagnosis, users of a Centro de Atenção Psicossocial in northeast of Brazil. The results point to repercussions on self-image and interactions in several spheres of daily life (work life and studies, affectivities, social and community life), which, in turn, are crossed by gender, race and class relations, ruled by a more complex social totality.
“Make it more fun”: Residence life employees' insights on hosting and advertising outreach programs for undergraduate students
Authors: Shuyler Kristen
Published: July 2022

What can library workers learn about student-centered programming and outreach from student employees who design, advertise, and lead programs for college students as part of their employment in a student housing or residence life department? This study draws on cognitive work analysis to understand how employees of the Office of Residence Life (ORL) at a public research university host outreach programs for students. Fourteen interviews were conducted and analyzed to ascertain the definition and purpose of RA-led programming, challenges in this work, and strategies for overcoming challenges. Findings indicate that as these student employees do their programming work, they build community while meeting ORL’s requirements, assess students’ needs, design relevant or fun programs, and advertise programs in multiple ways. This study offers recommendations for program planners in libraries and extends the literature on co-curricular programming, offering detail from student employees’ perspectives.
Characteristics of Effective Outreach as Perceived by Library Student Assistant
Authors: Marcum Christopher
Published: July 2022

This paper offers specific recommendations for effective academic library outreach that practitioners may consider as they develop and implement outreach initiatives at their institutions. It describes a methodology that can be replicated for similar case studies at other universities. It also contributes new knowledge to the subject of academic library outreach by reporting on the perceptions of library student assistants at a small liberal arts university in Southern California to gain insight into the kinds of outreach programing and communications students prefer and perceive as effective. This study used in-depth interviews to identify characteristics of effective outreach as perceived by library student assistants. Library student assistants are trained in the use and access of library resources and services and, as such, make ideal informants for outreach librarians seeking to understand what students think about their outreach efforts, including programming and communications.
SHOPEEPAY MOBILE PAYMENT ADOPTION ANALYSIS USING THE UTAUT MODEL APPROACH (CASE STUDY AT AMIKOM UNIVERSITY YOGYAKARTA)
Authors: Kurnianingsih Widiyanti
Published: July 2022

Along with the development of time, fintech companies issued mobile payment products such as QR Code, NFC, and OTP codes. The use of payment facilities that are currently rampant causes users to choose according to their wishes, based on the description, the purpose of this study is to analyze the use of ShopeePay mobile payments using the UTAUT approach. The variables analyzed are Perceived Risk, Perceived Trust, Perceived Cost, Self-efficacy, Effort expectancy, performance expectancy, and Social Influence on mobile payment adoption at Shopeepay. The research method used in this case is a descriptive method, using statistical data processing tools. Data collection was carried out at Amikom University Yogyakarta using the sampling method. The results showed that the factors perceived risk (perceived risk), self-efficacy (self-efficacy), and effort expectancy (business expectations) had a positive and significant effect on interest in mobile payment adoption in Indonesia. . Furthermore, the factors of perceived trust (perceived trust), performance expectancy (performance expectations), and social influence (social influence) do not have a positive effect on interest in mobile payment adoption in Indonesia.
Smoking Cessation Smartphone App Use Over Time: Predicting 12-Month Cessation Outcomes in a 2-Arm Randomized Trial
Authors: Bricker Jonathan B , Mull Kristin E , Santiago-Torres Margarita , Miao Zhen , Perski Olga , Di Chongzhi
Published: July 2022

Background

Little is known about how individuals engage over time with smartphone app interventions and whether this engagement predicts health outcomes.

Objective

In the context of a randomized trial comparing 2 smartphone apps for smoking cessation, this study aimed to determine distinct groups of smartphone app log-in trajectories over a 6-month period, their association with smoking cessation outcomes at 12 months, and baseline user characteristics that predict data-driven trajectory group membership.

Methods

Functional clustering of 182 consecutive days of smoothed log-in data from both arms of a large (N=2415) randomized trial of 2 smartphone apps for smoking cessation (iCanQuit and QuitGuide) was used to identify distinct trajectory groups. Logistic regression was used to determine the association of group membership with the primary outcome of 30-day point prevalence of smoking abstinence at 12 months. Finally, the baseline characteristics associated with group membership were examined using logistic and multinomial logistic regression. The analyses were conducted separately for each app.

Results

For iCanQuit, participants were clustered into 3 groups: “1-week users” (610/1069, 57.06%), “4-week users” (303/1069, 28.34%), and “26-week users” (156/1069, 14.59%). For smoking cessation rates at the 12-month follow-up, compared with 1-week users, 4-week users had 50% higher odds of cessation (30% vs 23%; odds ratio [OR] 1.50, 95% CI 1.05-2.14; P=.03), whereas 26-week users had 397% higher odds (56% vs 23%; OR 4.97, 95% CI 3.31-7.52; P<.001). For QuitGuide, participants were clustered into 2 groups: “1-week users” (695/1064, 65.32%) and “3-week users” (369/1064, 34.68%). The difference in the odds of being abstinent at 12 months for 3-week users versus 1-week users was minimal (23% vs 21%; OR 1.16, 95% CI 0.84-1.62; P=.37). Different baseline characteristics predicted the trajectory group membership for each app.

Conclusions

Patterns of 1-, 3-, and 4-week smartphone app use for smoking cessation may be common in how people engage in digital health interventions. There were significantly higher odds of quitting smoking among 4-week users and especially among 26-week users of the iCanQuit app. To improve study outcomes, strategies for detecting users who disengage early from these interventions (1-week users) and proactively offering them a more intensive intervention could be fruitful.
An Innovative Use of Twitter to Disseminate and Promote Medical Student Scholarship During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Usability Study (Preprint)
Authors: Allen Gary , Garris Jenna , Lawson Luan , Reeder Timothy , Crotty Jennifer , Hannan Johanna , Brewer Kori
Published: July 2022

BACKGROUND

Due to the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the cancellation of in-person learning activities forced every aspect of medical education and student engagement to pivot to a web-based format, including activities supporting the performance and dissemination of scholarly work. At that time, social media had been used to augment in-person conference learning, but it had not been used as the sole platform for scholarly abstract presentations.

OBJECTIVE

Our aim was to assess the feasibility of using Twitter to provide a completely web-based forum for real-time dissemination of and engagement with student scholarly work as an alternative to a traditional in-person poster presentation session.

METHODS

The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University launched an online Medical Student Scholarship Forum, using Twitter as a platform for students to present scholarly work and prepare for future web-based presentations. A single student forum participant created posts using a standardized template that incorporated student research descriptions, uniform promotional hashtags, and individual poster presentations. Tweets were released over 5 days and analytic data were collected from the Twitter platform. Outcome measures included impressions, engagements, retweets, likes, media engagements, and average daily engagement rate.

RESULTS

During the conference, the student leader published 63 tweets promoting the work of 58 students (55 medical and 3 dental students) over 5 days. During the forum and the following week, tweets from the @BrodyDistinctly Twitter account received 63,142 impressions and 7487 engagements, including 187 retweets, 1427 likes, and 2082 media engagements. During the 5 days of the forum, the average daily engagement rate was 12.72%.

CONCLUSIONS

Using Twitter as a means of scholarly dissemination resulted in a larger viewing community compared to a traditional in-person event. Early evidence suggests that social media platforms may be an alternative to traditional scholarly presentations. Presenting via Twitter allowed students to receive instantaneous feedback and effectively network with wider academic communities. Additional research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of knowledge uptake, feedback, and networking.
Wearing the Future—Wearables to Empower Users to Take Greater Responsibility for Their Health and Care: Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Kang Harjeevan Singh , Exworthy Mark
Published: July 2022

BACKGROUND

Wearables refer to devices that are worn by individuals. In the health care field, wearables may assist with individual monitoring and diagnosis. In fact, the potential for wearable technology to assist with health care has received recognition from health systems around the world, including a place in the strategic Long Term Plan shared by the National Health Service in England. However, wearables are not limited to specialist medical devices used by patients. Leading technology companies, including Apple, have been exploring the capabilities of wearable health technology for health-conscious consumers. Despite advancements in wearable health technology, research is yet to be conducted on wearables and empowerment.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to identify, summarize, and synthesize knowledge on how wearable health technology can empower individuals to take greater responsibility for their health and care.

METHODS

This study was a scoping review with thematic analysis and narrative synthesis. Relevant guidance, such as the Arksey and O’Malley framework, was followed. In addition to searching gray literature, we searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, HMIC, and Cochrane Library. Studies were included based on the following selection criteria: publication in English, publication in Europe or the United States, focus on wearables, relevance to the research, and the availability of the full text.

RESULTS

After identifying 1585 unique records and excluding papers based on the selection criteria, 20 studies were included in the review. On analysis of these 20 studies, 3 main themes emerged: the potential barriers to using wearables, the role of providers and the benefits to providers from promoting the use of wearables, and how wearables can drive behavior change.

CONCLUSIONS

Considerable literature findings suggest that wearables can empower individuals by assisting with diagnosis, behavior change, and self-monitoring. However, greater adoption of wearables and engagement with wearable devices depend on various factors, including promotion and support from providers to encourage uptake; increased short-term investment to upskill staff, especially in the area of data analysis; and overcoming the barriers to use, particularly by improving device accuracy. Acting on these suggestions will require investment and constructive input from key stakeholders, namely users, health care professionals, and designers of the technology. As advancements in technology to make wearables viable health care devices have only come about recently, further studies will be important for measuring the effectiveness of wearables in empowering individuals. The investigation of user outcomes through large-scale studies would also be beneficial. Nevertheless, a significant challenge will be in the publication of research to keep pace with rapid developments related to wearable health technology.
eHealth Literacy and its Associated Factors Among Health Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Resource-Limited Settings: Cross-sectional Study (Preprint)
Authors: Tesfa Getanew Aschalew , Yehualashet Delelegn Emwodew , Ewune Helen Ali , Zemeskel Addisu Getnet , Kalayou Mulugeta Hayelom , Seboka Binyam Tariku
Published: July 2022

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on health care systems and governments worldwide. Although eHealth literacy is acknowledged as a critical component of public health, it was overlooked during the pandemic. To assist patients and their families, health professionals should be knowledgeable about online health information resources and capable of evaluating relevant online information. In a resource-constrained situation, the level of eHealth literacy among health professionals is not well documented.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to assess the eHealth literacy level and its associated factors among health professionals working in Amhara regional state teaching hospitals, Ethiopia.

METHODS

A self-administered questionnaire was used in an institutional-based cross-sectional study design. Descriptive statistics were calculated to describe eHealth literacy statements and key variables using SPSS v.24. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression models were fit to identify factors related to eHealth literacy. Variables with P<.05 were declared to be statistically significant predictors.

RESULTS

A total of 383 participants completed and returned the questionnaire with a response rate of 90.5%. Health professionals demonstrated a moderate level of eHealth literacy (mean 29.21). Most of the professionals were aware of the available health resources located on the internet, and know how to search and locate these resources. However, they lack the ability to distinguish high-quality health resources from low-quality resources. Factors that were significantly associated with eHealth literacy were computer access, computer knowledge, perceived ease of use, and perceived usefulness of eHealth information resources.

CONCLUSIONS

It is crucial to provide training and support to health care workers on how to find, interpret, and, most importantly, evaluate the quality of health information found on the internet to improve their eHealth literacy level. Further research is needed to explore the role of eHealth literacy in mitigating pandemics in developing countries.
Exploring the Role of Active Assisted Living in the Continuum of Care for Older Adults: Thematic Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Bin Noon Gaya , Hanjahanja-Phiri Thokozani , Dave Harishree , Fadrique Laura , Teague Jennifer , Morita Plinio P
Published: July 2022

BACKGROUND

Active assisted living (AAL) refers to systems designed to improve the quality of life, aid in independence, and create healthier lifestyles for those who need assistance at any stage of their lives. As the population of older adults in Canada grows, there is a pressing need for nonintrusive, continuous, adaptable, and reliable health monitoring tools to support aging in place and reduce health care costs. AAL has great potential to support these efforts with the wide variety of solutions currently available; however, additional work is required to address the concerns of care recipients and their care providers with regard to the integration of AAL into care.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to work closely with stakeholders to ensure that the recommendations for system-service integrations for AAL aligned with the needs and capacity of health care and allied health systems. To this end, an exploratory study was conducted to understand the perceptions of, and concerns with, AAL technology use.

METHODS

A total of 18 semistructured group interviews were conducted with stakeholders, with each group comprising several participants from the same organization. These participant groups were categorized into care organizations, technology development organizations, technology integration organizations, and potential care recipient or patient advocacy groups. The results of the interviews were coded using a thematic analysis to identify future steps and opportunities regarding AAL.

RESULTS

The participants discussed how the use of AAL systems may lead to improved support for care recipients through more comprehensive monitoring and alerting, greater confidence in aging in place, and increased care recipient empowerment and access to care. However, they also raised concerns regarding the management and monetization of data emerging from AAL systems as well as general accountability and liability. Finally, the participants discussed potential barriers to the use and implementation of AAL systems, especially addressing the question of whether AAL systems are even worth it considering the investment required and encroachment on privacy. Other barriers raised included issues with the institutional decision-making process and equity.

CONCLUSIONS

Better definition of roles is needed in terms of who can access the data and who is responsible for acting on the gathered data. It is important for stakeholders to understand the trade-off between using AAL technologies in care settings and the costs of AAL technologies, including the loss of patient privacy and control. Finally, further work is needed to address the gaps, explore the equity in AAL access, and develop a data governance framework for AAL in the continuum of care.