bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Physicochemical properties of extruded ready-to-eat snack from unripe plantain blends, pineapple by-products and stevia
Authors: Hernández-Santos Betsabé , Juárez-Barrientos José Manuel , Torruco-Uco Juan Gabriel , Ramírez-Figueroa Enrique , Ramírez-Rivera Emmanuel de Jesús , A Bautista-Viazcan Verónica Ofelia , Rodríguez Miranda Jesús
Published: November 2021

The aim of this research was to evaluate the effect of extrusion temperature (ET 120 – 180 °C), feed moisture content (FMC 16 - 25 g/100 g), pineapple by-products proportion (PBP) (0 - 30 g/100 g) in the unripe plantain flour, and the stevia content (STC 0 - 5 g/100 g) on the physicochemical properties and sensory acceptance of ready-to-eat extruded snacks, through a central compound design, using a single-screw extruder with a compression screw ratio of 3:1. The results were analyzed by response surface. The increase in FMC, PBP and STC decreased (p < 0.05) the expansion index (EI). The increase in ET decreased (p < 0.05) the apparent density (AD), water absorption index (WAI), water solubility index (WSI) and total color difference (ΔE). The increase in FMC decreases EI, WAI, and increase AD and WSI (p < 0.05). The Increase in PBP decreased EI, WSI, and increase AD, hardness (H) and ΔE (p < 0.05). The increase in STC decreased (p < 0.05) EI, and increase AD and H. The treatments with greater general acceptability were those that contained 15 and 30 g/100 g of PBP and STC 2.5 g/100 g, and they were obtained at ET 150ºC and 20.5 g/100 g of FMC, without affecting the physicochemical properties.
ANÁLISIS DE ROTURA DE DIQUE DURANTE EL HURACÁN KATRINA 2005
Authors: Cerna-Díaz Alfonso Armando , Cerna-Vásquez Alfonso
Published: November 2021

El huracán Katrina fue el desastre natural más costoso y uno de los más mortales en la historia de los Estados Unidos. Muchos diques que circundan la ciudad de Nueva Orleans fueron afectados como resultado del evento de tormenta masivo. Se produjeron muchas fallas en los diques, incluidos el canal de la calle 17, el canal industrial, el canal de la avenida London y el canal de navegación del puerto interior (IHNC). Este trabajo de investigación tuvo como objetivo central evaluar el modo de falla del sector sur en la orilla este del dique de tierra IHNC. Se utilizaron programas de cómputo Seep/W y Slope/W de Geostudio para estimar el flujo transiente y estabilidad del dique para determinación del evento crítico. El análisis de estabilidad se realizó mediante el método riguroso de Spencer. Los principales resultados encontrados nos indican que las falla por tubificación no se ha producido debido a que el gradiente máximo de salida es menor que el gradiente crítico del suelo. También se pudo encontrar que el factor de seguridad para la estabilidad semi-rotacional del dique es de 1,24. Finalmente; a partir de fotos de erosión y métodos semiempiricos se estimó 3 pies de socavación al pie del dique, lo que permite obtener un factor de seguridad contra el vuelco F.S= 0,94, obteniéndose además que para la misma socavación, la estabilidad por traslación fue controlado, obteniéndose  un FS = 1,42. En base a los resultados obtenidos, se concluye que el modo crítico de falla debido a la erosión es el de volcamiento.
The kinship greetings of blood and marital ties in the Minangkabau community
Authors: Salliyanti Salliyanti , Susiolo Hariadi , Kudadiri Amhar
Published: November 2021

This study aimed to explore the use of regional languages regarding forms of kinship based on blood and marital ties greetings by the Minangkabau's in the Bromo area. To analyze the forms of blood and marriage-related kinship greetings, a sociolinguistic study was applied. The data collection was listening to the informants' conversation regarding greetings for the Minangkabau community, followed by talking engaging techniques. The analyzed using the equivalent method with the qualitative approach. The results showed that form of blood kinship greeting such as Apak, Amak, Uda, Uni, Adiak, Anduang, Mak Gaek, Angku, Ungku, Pak Gaek, Mak Dang, Mak Wo, Mak Etek, Etek, Apak, Andeh, and Pak Etek. There are several types such as Uda, Ajo, Adiak, Abak, Amak, Uda, Ajo, Uni for marital ties greetings. These greetings, both blood, and marital kinship ties indicate cultural resistance and social bonding, which have roles in daily communication among the Minangkabau people.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VARIATIONS OF GRID LAYOUT AND BURGLARY
Authors: Ahmad Zaki Saniah , Abdullah Jamalunlaili
Published: November 2021

The study examined the relationship between urban spaces and burglary in Malaysian grid-like res idential layouts located in a local authority area in the Klang Valley. It analysed first, the degree of grid in the layouts to understand how they could influence burglary rate, and, second, the spatial patterns of burglary in those layouts. The instrument used in this research was space syntax, a tool that analyse urban spaces. By comparing burglary rates to syntactical spatial attributes in six residential layouts, the findings showed how spatial attributes influenced burglary. It also attempted to relate how degree of permeability of grid-like layouts may have affected vulnerability. It concluded by suggesting for further studies in other residential layouts in this country.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF HUMAN HAPPINESS AND NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING: CASE STUDY PUCHONG INDAH HOUSING ESTATE, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
Authors: Hoon Leh Oliver Ling , Marhalim Farah Ayuni , Mohamed Musthafa Siti Nur Afiqah , Abdullah Yusfida Ayu , Marzukhi Marlyana Azyyati
Published: November 2021

People living in urban area are always linked to stressful life and less happiness. One of the symptoms is the increasing number of people experiencing depression. Besides, there is also the feeling of fear (unsafe) within the community. To overcome the problems, neighbourhood planning should take into consideration the elements of happiness. A study was carried out at Puchong Indah Housing Estate, with the objectives to examine the level of happiness of residents and to analyse the relationship between happiness and neighbourhood planning aspects. Questionnaire survey was conducted to identify the level of happiness and satisfaction among the residents. The Spearman correlation was applied for the relationship analysis. The main findings demonstrate that the people in Puchong Indah are happy. The residential area planning aspects, i.e. community relationship, accessibility to public areas, transportation and safety aspects were significantly related to happiness of respondents. Recommendations were constructed based on the findings.
ASSESSING THE URBAN AND RURAL STAGE BUS SERVICES DISPARITIES IN PENINSULA MALAYSIA
Authors: Ponrahono Zakiah , Bachok Syahriah , Mohamed Osman Mariana , Ibrahim Mansor , Abdullah Muhammad Faris , Abdullah Alias
Published: November 2021

Disparities between services and goods provision have been the concerns of various regional development proponents. Among the gaps that needed to be addressed by regional policies and initiatives were accessibility and mobility levels between urbanites and the rural population. This study reports on the differences of the urban versus rural bus services. For this purpose, this study extends the exploration of approximately 48 routes within selected urban and regional settlements in Peninsula Malaysia, using a quantitative traffic engineering measure known as Level of Service standards or LOS. Three performance measures, namely fixed-route hour of service, fixed-route service frequency and passenger-load threshold were evaluated in determining the existence and extent of such disparities. The passengersâ€™ satisfaction and preference survey were conducted to complement some qualitative explanations left void by the LOS evaluation. Methods of on-board face to face intercept survey and adoption of Geographical Information System (GIS) /Global Positioning System (GPS) were deployed in the collection of primary data. More than 1600 survey forms were distributed, but after collection and data cleaning, only a total of 1130 were analysed. Findings of the study supported and confirmed the existence of such spatial imbalances of services provision. They also further accentuated that many developing nationsâ€™ rural settlements were indeed stigmatised by a lower level of stage bus services (average at LOS D) compared to those enjoyed by the urbanites (average services at LOS C).Â
LEADERSHIP STYLES: INCENTIVE OR DISINCENTIVE APPROACH IN ADDRESSING STREET VENDOR PROBLEMS IN JAKARTA AND BANDUNG, INDONESIA
Authors: Permana Ariva Sugandi , Abd. Aziz Norsiah , Chin Siong Ho
Published: November 2021

The problems of street vendors have long been experienced by most big cities in Indonesia. A newly emerged city leadership style in Jakarta and Bandung City shows two different approaches towards sustainable solution of street vendor problem. While Governor of Jakarta applies an incentive approach to street vendors by transferring them from the streets of Jakarta to appropriate place, Mayor of Bandung City applies disincentive approach to the buyers of street vendors by giving penalty to those making transaction with the vendors in â€œred zoneâ€. This study was undertaken in Jakarta Metropolitan, the Capital City of Indonesia and Bandung City, the Capital City of West Java Province. The choice of Jakarta and Bandung was based mainly on the new paradigm of city leadership in Indonesia as reflected by these two leaders of the city. They are both out-of-the-box leaders. Both approaches exhibit the positive results on the easiness of traffic in the area, positive image of the area as perceived by most citizens, and cleanliness.
CO-BENEFIT MODELING AND OPTIMIZATION OF AIR POLLUTION CONTROL IN ISKANDAR MALAYSIA: A METHODOLOGY USING BenMAP
Authors: Nordin Nadhirah , Majid M. Rafee , Chin Siong Ho , Kurata Gakuji
Published: November 2021

Malaysia is currently experiencing issues of local as well as transboundary air pollution. The issues are especially felt in areas that record high economic growth and rapid urbanization such as Iskandar Malaysia, a fast evolving economic-growth corridor in Southeast Asia. This has led to increased rate of particulate matter emissions, which further led to increase in the rate of respiratory-related health incidences. Many epidemiological studies have proven that particulate matters in the ambient air are associated with adverse health effects. This will affect the existing and future economy of Iskandar Malaysia, where the exposed population may lose their workdays and face increased medical spending. This study focuses on quantifying health and economic benefits from the reduction of particulate matter with a size of 10 micrometers or less in diameter (PM10) using the Environmental Benefits Mapping and Analysis Program (BenMAP) by US EPA. Health impact functions are used to quantify the relationship between a change in PM10 level and number of related health effects among the exposed population. The samples for this research include a continuous monitoring data on the 2014 monthly average of daily PM10, the 2014 population projection of Malaysian Census Data and the PM10 related health cases for 2014 which are focused in the Iskandar Malaysia region. PM10 data are collected from monitoring stations operated by the Department of Environment (DOE). Respiratory related cases such as Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, which is categorized as J10 in International Classification of Diseases, are collected from selected clinics within the study area. The final outcome of the modeling exercise compares the co-benefits of air pollution reduction between the baseline scenario and the control scenario for PM10 level in Iskandar Malaysia. The results of this study are useful in optimizing and improving the existing policies and strategies for controlling air pollution and PM10 emission in Iskandar Malaysia.
URBAN PLANNING AND THE CHALLENGES OF NEOLIBERAL GLOBALISATION IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Marzukhi Marlyana Azyyati , Hoon Leh Oliver Ling , Hamdan Hazlina
Published: November 2021

Popularly referred to as an Asian Tiger, planning for economic development has been a significant feature in the Malaysian planning system. This reflected the historical junctures that transform Malaysia economy from agricultural potential to industrial capabilities. The rapid industrialisation that can be linked to neoliberal ideology has caused people to migrate from rural to urban area that echoed the emergence of urban settlements. However, this transformation has produced social and environmental instability, as a result of capital accumulation. Accordingly, this study conducted in-depth interviews and documents analysis, with the objective to develop understanding of how neoliberal globalisation rationalises the emergence of urban settlements in Malaysia through its policies and planning practice. The Nvivo10 was used to define categories and synthesise the ideas from the interview data and planning policy documents. This paper is expected to contribute to deepening knowledge of the emergence of urban settlements particularly in the urban planning field under the pervasive discourse of neoliberal globalisation.
THE FINANCIAL COSTS OF URBAN SPRAWL: CASE STUDY OF PENANG STATE
Authors: Osman Shahriza , Abdullah Jamalunlaili , Nawawi Abdul Hadi
Published: November 2021

The financial cost of urban sprawl is the additional or incremental costs measured relative to the type, density and location of sprawl development compared to inner city development. The costs are incurred by both the public and private sectors. Numerous studies on costs of sprawl found that there is an increase in infrastructure costs associated with sprawl development compared to compact development. Sprawl increases infrastructure costs in several ways. Lower density means each yard of linear infrastructure such as water and sewer serves fewer households. Housing type and location affect the number of water and sewer laterals and resultant costs. Road network cost increases as well. The increase in costs compels researchers to examine what type and which location of development should be encouraged. This paper adopts a case study approach in examining housing development costs of eleven housing projects in Penang State, Malaysia. Mathematical and statistical analysis are applied on actual data. The results of cross tabulation reveal that costs per unit of housing development, based on traditional development calculations, are cheaper with greater distance from CBD. However, when additional development costs data (infrastructure costs such as roadworks, sewerage and water lines from housing projects to the sub-service centres) are factored in, the results show that the cost per unit is higher with greater distance from CBD. These results support international findings that cost per unit of development rises as distance increases and densities decreases, characteristics of sprawl development. This is perhaps the first empirical results on financial costs of sprawl in Malaysia and hope to be a springboard to future studies on costs of urban sprawl in Malaysia.
URBAN SPATIAL PATTERN AND CARBON EMISSION INTERCONNECTIVITY IN A SUB-SAHARAN CITY, NIGERIA
Authors: Dyachia Zakka Solomon , Permana Ariva Sugandi , Majid M. Rafee
Published: November 2021

This study analyses the spatial pattern of Kaduna City in Sub-Saharan region and its vicinity to ascertain its influence on urban interaction and implications towards carbon emission. It employed a questionnaire-based research for the collection of socio-economic, traffic and spatial data. Meanwhile, spatial data was derived in secondary form from relevant organizations. The study reveals a steady increase in the built-up areas which covered 17,121 hectares representing 53% of the total area of the city. It also identified a mono-centric land use pattern for the city. The interconnection between the city centre and the residential areas has resulted in high traffic volume during the morning and evening peak hours on working days. The study also found that carbon emission at points along major routes in the city ranges between 1169 to1884 ppm. Considering the present performance of the city, the study suggests to adopt traditional red-ocean strategies, which are maximizing the carbon sequestration through optimizing urban ecology while minimizing the need for motorized transport using urban planning principles.
GEOPARK FOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION: A NEED FOR INTEGRATED PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Authors: Abdul Aziz Rahimah , Hashim Halimaton Saadiah , Komoo Ibrahim
Published: November 2021

The adoption of â€˜sustainable developmentâ€™ concept by many countries of the world has drawn attention to the needs toÂ  conserve and protect what has been identified as heritage. Due to their symbiotic relationship, the natural and cultural heritage needs to be conserved in an integrated manner, thus requiring integrated planning and management. The geopark concept introduced in 1999 provides this opportunity. The concept highlights the potential socio-economic development while conserving the natural and cultural environment. Because a geopark would contain different kinds of heritage a single integrated plan may help to avoid potential conflicts in managing them. Langkawi Geopark was established in 2007. Its multifaceted features and resources require that it be managed in an integrated manner to enable different stakeholders to be brought onto a common platform. This is to enable differing needs and interests to be taken into account without compromising the need for sustainable development.
VEHICLE OWNERSHIP AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN URBAN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS, NORTHERN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA
Authors: Othman Abdul Ghapar , Mat Hassim
Published: November 2021

It is widely believed that owning a vehicle affects one's quality of life. In the United States, owning a car contributes positively to quality of life while in countries such as New Zealand, this impact is not always apparent. Private cars, particularly, has become a leading mode of transport due to its inherent advantages such as privacy, comfort and unrestricted freedom. Other than income, road infrastructure, urban land use pattern and government policies are all influential factors in determining vehicle ownership and usage. It is widely believed that vehicle ownership increases accessibility to better jobs, urban facilities, and social meeting places. This study examines the relationship between owning a private vehicle and social and economic satisfaction, as well as accessibility to public facilities. A total of 1,563 households were surveyed in six urban areas of northern Malaysia. The sample was stratified according to low-, middle-, and high-income neighborhoods. Cross tabulation analysis was done on levels of vehicle ownership and other variables to determine the level of satisfaction in economic and social quality of life. Approximately 99% of those surveyed owned at least a motorcycle while roughly a third owned both a car and a motorcycle. Majority expressed indifference to public transport and considered owning a vehicle a necessity for daily activities. A direct relationship was observed between the number of owned vehicles and the level of job and income satisfaction. Similarly, social interactions with neighbors, participation in community activities, satisfaction in ethnic relations, and attendance in religious services indicated a positive relationship with car ownership. These social satisfaction and economic fulfillment, as well as access to public amenities, are positively enhanced by vehicle ownership.
SOLID WASTE GENERATION CHARACTERISTICS: THE MALAYSIAN LOCAL AUTHORITIES' OUTLOOK
Authors: Eusuf Muhammad Abu , Ibrahim Mansor , Mohd. Din Shamzani Affendy , Islam Rafikul
Published: November 2021

The large and increasing amounts of municipal solid waste (MSW) generated each year in several industrialised countries have raised concerns on the economic viability and environmental acceptability of the current generation activities. The planning of an optimal regional waste management strategy requires a reliable tool for predicting the amount and the corresponding composition of MSW likely to be produced. Furthermore, for integrated solid waste management, direct and indirect participation of local government's authority is essential. This paper focuses on the existing waste management characteristics of selected local authorities in Malaysia. As a case study, the research considers three local authorities in Selangor State, namely Selayang, Klang and Subang Jaya. This research further identifies the issues concerning the enviromnental effects due to indiscriminate solid waste disposal. The findings of the study are expected to provide useful guidelines to the MSW policy makers.
Perception and Initial Adoption of Mobile Health Services of Older Adults in London: Mixed Methods Investigation (Preprint)
Authors: Pan Jing , Dong Hua , Bryan-Kinns Nick
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND

Advances in mobile technology and public needs have resulted in the emergence of mobile health (mHealth) services. Despite the potential benefits of mHealth apps, older adults face challenges and barriers in adopting them.

OBJECTIVE

The aims of this study are to understand older adults’ perception of mHealth services and to discover the barriers that older adults face in the initial adoption of mHealth apps.

METHODS

This paper systematically analyzed main determinants related to mHealth services and investigated them through questionnaires, interviews, and a workshop. Two studies were carried out in London. In study 1, the questionnaires with follow-up interviews were conducted based on the literature review to uncover older adults’ perception (including perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and perceived behavioral control) of mHealth services. Study 2 was a workshop helping older adults to trial selected mHealth apps. The workshop was conducted by the first author (JP) with assistance from 5 research students. The barriers that older adults faced in the initial adoption period were observed. The interviews and workshop were audiotaped and transcribed. Descriptive statistics and the thematic analysis technique were used for data analysis.

RESULTS

In total, 30 older adults in London completed the questionnaires and interviews in study 1. The results of study 1 show that the lack of obvious advantage, low reliability, scary information, and the risk of privacy leakage would decrease older adults’ perceived usefulness of mHealth services; the design of app interface would directly affect the perceived ease of use; and aging factors, especially the generation gap, would create barriers for older users. In total, 12 participants took part in the workshop of study 2, including 8 who took part in study 1. The results of study 2 identified that access to technology, the way of interaction, the risk of money loss, heavy workload of using an mHealth app, and different lifestyle are influential factors to older adults’ adoption of mHealth services.

CONCLUSIONS

The perceptions of mHealth services of older adults were investigated; the barriers that older adults may face in the initial adoption stage were identified. On the basis of the synthesis of these results, design suggestions were proposed, including technical improvement, free trial, information clarification, and participatory design. They will help inform the design of mHealth services to benefit older adults.
Access to and Use of Mobile Phone by Postpartum, Married Women in Punjab, India: Secondary Analysis of mHealth Intervention Pilot Data (Preprint)
Authors: Pendse Ruchita S , El Ayadi Alison M , Sharma Preetika , Ahuja Alka , Hosapatna Basavarajappa Darshan , Duggal Mona , Kankaria Ankita , Singh Pushpendra , Kumar Vijay , Bagga Rashmi , Diamond-Smith Nadia G
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND

As mobile phone uptake in India continues to grow, there is also continued interest in mobile platform–based interventions for health education. There is a significant gender gap in mobile phone access—women’s access to mobile phones is constrained by economic and social barriers. Pregnancy and postpartum care is one of many targets for mobile health (mHealth) interventions that particularly rely upon women’s access to and facility with mobile phone use.

OBJECTIVE

We aimed to describe the dynamics and patterns of married pregnant and postpartum women’s mobile phone access and use (among both phone owners and nonowners) who participated in an mHealth postpartum care intervention and to identify potential barriers to their participation in mobile platform–based interventions.

METHODS

A secondary analysis was performed on mixed methods data obtained for a pilot mHealth intervention for postpartum care of mothers in rural Punjab from July 2020 to February 2021. Two formative sources included exploratory in-depth interviews among postpartum women (n=20; 1-3 months postpartum) and quantitative maternal health survey among women who were pregnant or who had recently given birth (n=102). We also utilized mixed methods intervention assessment data from early postpartum women who participated in the pilot intervention (n=29), including intervention moderator perspectives. Qualitative and quantitative analyses were performed, and pertinent findings were grouped thematically.

RESULTS

The majority of women owned a phone (maternal health survey: 75/102, 74%; demographic survey: 17/29, 59%), though approximately half (53/102, 52%) still reported sharing phones with other family members. Sharing a phone with female family members typically allowed for better access than sharing with male family members. Some households had strict preferences against daughters-in-law having phones, or otherwise significantly restricted women’s phone access. Others reported concerns about phone use–related health hazards for mother and infant during the pregnancy or postpartum period.

CONCLUSIONS

These findings suggest nuance regarding what is meant by women’s phone ownership and access—there were numerous additional constraints on women’s use of phones, particularly during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Future research and mHealth interventions should probe these domains to better understand the dynamics governing women’s access, use, and fluency with mobile phones to optimally design mHealth interventions.
Design of a Remote Coaching Program to Bridge the Gap From Hospital Discharge to Cardiac Rehabilitation: Intervention Mapping Study (Preprint)
Authors: Keessen Paul , van Duijvenbode Ingrid CD , Latour Corine HM , Kraaijenhagen Roderik A , Janssen Veronica R , Jørstad Harald T , Scholte op Reimer Wilma JM , Visser Bart
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND

Remote coaching might be suited for providing information and support to patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) in the vulnerable phase between hospital discharge and the start of cardiac rehabilitation (CR).

OBJECTIVE

The goal of the research was to explore and summarize information and support needs of patients with CAD and develop an early remote coaching program providing tailored information and support.

METHODS

We used the intervention mapping approach to develop a remote coaching program. Three steps were completed in this study: (1) identification of information and support needs in patients with CAD, using an exploratory literature study and semistructured interviews, (2) definition of program objectives, and (3) selection of theory-based methods and practical intervention strategies.

RESULTS

Our exploratory literature study (n=38) and semistructured interviews (n=17) identified that after hospital discharge, patients with CAD report a need for tailored information and support about CAD itself and the specific treatment procedures, medication and side effects, physical activity, and psychological distress. Based on the preceding steps, we defined the following program objectives: (1) patients gain knowledge on how CAD and revascularization affect their bodies and health, (2) patients gain knowledge about medication and side effects and adhere to their treatment plan, (3) patients know which daily physical activities they can and can’t do safely after hospital discharge and are physically active, and (4) patients know the psychosocial consequences of CAD and know how to discriminate between harmful and harmless body signals. Based on the preceding steps, a remote coaching program was developed with the theory of health behavior change as a theoretical framework with behavioral counseling and video modeling as practical strategies for the program.

CONCLUSIONS

This study shows that after (acute) cardiac hospitalization, patients are in need of information and support about CAD and revascularization, medication and side effects, physical activity, and psychological distress. In this study, we present the design of an early remote coaching program based on the needs of patients with CAD. The development of this program constitutes a step in the process of bridging the gap from hospital discharge to start of CR.
Heart Rhythm in a Heartbeat: Adoption Intention of Smartwatches Which Can Detect Cardiac Arrhythmia (Preprint)
Authors: Clarysse Martijn , Baert Eline , Waeterloos Cato , Walrave Michel , Ponnet Koen
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND

Smartwatches with an electrocardiography (ECG)-application, which are able to detect cardiac arrhythmias, can be important tools for healthcare. These devices are easy to use, collect valuable health data and fit inside many people’s daily routines. Although health wearables offer many benefits, adoption rates are lagging. Few studies on the reasons for this are available and those which are, do not focus on devices with an ECG-application.

OBJECTIVE

This study combines factors of the Extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technologies (UTAUT2) with privacy concerns, innovativeness and health-related factors to present a model predicting adoption intention of smartwatches with an ECG-application.

METHODS

By means of an online survey, data from 753 respondents (38.5% men, Mage=34.33, SDage=15.68) were collected and analyzed. These data were collected through advertisements on social media and physical recruiting in a public library.

RESULTS

Multiple linear regression analysis revealed significant positive relationships between adoption intention and performance expectancy (β=.205, P<.001), habit (β=.192, P<.001), personal innovativeness (β=.184, P<.001), hedonic motivation (β=.169, P<.001), social influence (β=.139, P<.001), and price value (β=.091, P<.001). Ownership of a wearable (β=.144, P<.001) and age (β=.067, P=.008) also significantly contributed to our model. Privacy concerns, effort expectancy, facilitating conditions and health-related factors were not significantly associated with adoption intention.

CONCLUSIONS

The absence of relationships between health-related factors and adoption intention, indicates that smartwatches with an ECG-application are still perceived as an innovative gadget, rather than as a medical device that can help save the user’s life. We also provide suggestions for healthcare providers and companies bringing health wearables to market.
ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕ ПРИНЦИПОВ ДИНАМИЧЕСКИХ ФОРМ ПРИ РАЗРАБОТКЕ ПАРАМЕТРИЗИРОВАННЫХ ЯЧЕЕК ТОПОЛОГИИ PCELL В СРЕДЕ РАЗРАБОТКИ СБИС ДЛЯ 28 НМ
Authors: Тюрин А.В. , Трифанихина И.Е. , Кириллов М.А. , Надин А.С. , Шипицин Д.С.
Published: November 2021

В статье представлена технология разработки параметризированной ячейки произвольной настраиваемой конфигурации с помощью динамических интерфейсных форм. Это позволяет провести декомпозицию задачи по разработке большого количества элементов между сотрудниками, не владеющими навыками программирования.
РАЗРАБОТКА RSSI-МИКРОСХЕМ СО ВСТРОЕННЫМ АЦП ДЛЯ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ПО ОТЕЧЕСТВЕННОЙ ТЕХНОЛОГИИ
Authors: Репин В.В. , Морозов Д.Н. , Духов А.В. , Мухин И.И.
Published: November 2021

В работе представлены результаты разработки Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) для УПЧ в диапазоне 30-180 МГц и 300 кГц - 100 МГц с динамическим диапазоном свыше 70 дБ по технологии 180 нм БиКМОП SiGe с использованием двух оригинальных схемных решений: блока коррекции выходного тока детектора для непосредственного соединения RSSI с АЦП без использования внешних элементов и подстроек; схемы дополнительного усилительного каскада с отрицательной обратной связью (ОСС) по постоянному току для компенсации разброса технологических параметров усилителя.
ФОТОННО-ЭЛЕКТРОННАЯ ИНТЕГРАЛЬНАЯ СХЕМА НА ОСНОВЕ SIGE БИКМОП-ТЕХНОЛОГИИ И МОДУЛЬ ОПТИЧЕСКОГО ПРИЕМНИКА ДЛЯ СИСТЕМ ПЕРЕДАЧИ ДАННЫХ ДО 25 ГБ/С
Authors: Коколов А.А. , Коряковцев А.С. , Шеерман Ф.И. , Бабак Л.И. , Конкин Д.А.
Published: November 2021

Представлены результаты разработки и экспериментального исследования однокристальной фотонно-электронной интегральной схемы (ФЭИС) оптического приемника и модуля на его основе. ФЭИС изготовлена на базе 0,25мкм SiGe БиКМОП-технологии и может использоваться в оптических системах передачи данных со скоростями до 25 Гб/с.
OFFICIAL INTERPRETATION OF LAW IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors:   Saint-Petersburg University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Bredikhin A.L.
Published: November 2021

Issues of the official interpretation of law are studied. The author points out the need to revise the traditional understanding of the official interpretation of law, since it does not convey the real meaning of this phenomenon in the modern legal system. The authorial definition of the official interpretation of law is given.
TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATIONS IN THE LIBERAL POWER-SHARING SYSTEM: INTERNATIONAL LEGAL ASPECT
Authors:   Kuzbass Institute of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia, Uporov A.G.
Published: November 2021

The phenomenon of transnational corporations in the context of the modern liberal system of distribution of power and the current state of its international legal regulation are considered. The position of transnational corporations in the modern world order and the concept of its legal status are investigated, and conclusions are drawn about the need to assign transnational corporations the status of a subject of international legal relations.
CONCEPT AND PURPOSE OF STATE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (SUPERVISION)
Authors:   Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Mladenova E.V.
Published: November 2021

Regulatory and scientific approaches to understanding environmental control (supervision) are investigated. Special attention is paid to the problem of correlation between the categories “environmental control” and “environmental supervision”. The conclusion is made about the need for their differentiation in the legislation.
Features of the temperature regime effect on the duration of the crops vegetation period in Southern Ukraine
Authors:   Agricultural University-Plovdiv, Kouzmova Kalinka , Ilina Anna ,   Odessa State Environmental University, Ukraine, Polevoy Anatoliy ,   Odessa State Environmental University, Ukraine
Published: November 2021

When modeling the prognostic changes in the temperature regime over the territory of Ukraine, the data of the research project for modeling the regional climate and assessing the consequences of its change (CORDEX) were used. The climate projection structure is based on a series of global climatic models (GCM) developed within the framework of CMIP5 project. The influence of the temperature factors on passing the phenological phases and oats yield in the South of Ukraine, implementing the RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 climate scenarios and comparing them with the long-term data is analyzed. As a result of the analysis of the changes in the temperature regime it was revealed that it will be warming the plants vegetation period. The probable change in the oats yield in the southern part of Ukraine under the conditions of climate change using the crop formation model was considered. It is assumed that by 2050 the timing of sowing and germinating the seedlings will be shifted to an earlier date, and the oats yield will increase by 1.26-1.32 times.
Correlation and path coefficient analyses of grain yield and its related components for some common winter wheat genotypes
Authors:   Institute of Plant Genetic Resources “Konstantin Malkov”- Sadovo, Desheva Gergana , Deshev Manol ,   Institute of Plant Genetic Resources “Konstantin Malkov”- Sadovo
Published: November 2021

The aim of the study was to determine the interrelationship and the direct and indirect effects of some yield components among themselves and with the grain yield in the 49 common winter wheat varieties originating from different countries. The experiment was conducted in the experimental field of IPGR-Sadovo, Bulgaria during 2017-2019 growing seasons in the randomized block design in three replications and 10 m2 plot size. Data were recorded for a number of days to heading, plant height, spike length, number of spikelets per spike, number of grains per spike, grain weight per spike, thousand-kernels weight and grain yield per hectar. Grain yield per ha correlated positively and significantly with plant height, spike length, grain weight per spike and thousand grain weight. Path coefficient analysis revealed that the grain weight per spike, spike length and plant height had the highest direct positive effect on the grain yield per hectar. The results of study could be useful as selection criteria to increase the grain yield in common winter bread wheat.
Effect of five Bacillus strains on seed germination of Pisum sativum and plant growth of Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum (oregano)
Authors:   Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Sofia, Georgieva Veselka , Traykov Ivan ,   Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Sofia, Nikolova Dilyana ,   Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Sofia, Evstatieva Yana ,   Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Sofia
Published: November 2021

This study aims to investigate the effect of PGP-strains from genus Bacillus on seed germination of Pisum sativum and plant growth of Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum in comparison with two growth plant regulators. Bacterial cell free supernatants (CFS) from five Bacillus strains were used in two different concentrations – 100 and 500 fold dilutions. The growth regulators (gibberellic acid and indole acetic acid) were used to determine optimal concentration to Pisum sativum seeds germination and plant growth, and were compared with the bacterial CFS. PGP-activities of CFS and plant regulators were evaluated by morphometric data of sprouted seeds and plants. Bacterial CFS increase the number of lateral root branching and the average number of leaves compared with the tested growth regulators. The growth regulators had positive effect on plant growth, although their accumulation in the soils has been shown to cause soil erosion and pollution. The treatment of Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum with bacterial CS from B. subtilis 8VR, B. pumilus 9VR and B. thuringiensis 13VR, resulted in significant increase in the root length compared to the control. The maximum length of the main root was measured after treatment with CS from B. thuringiensis 13VR. Bacterial CS from genus Bacillus had no effect of stem length of Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum, while CS from B. cereus 7VR and B. subtilis 8VR increased the number of leaf trichomes compared to the control.
Existence of positive solutions for a singular nonlinear semipositone fractional differential equations with parametric dependence
Authors: Wanassi Om , Toumi Faten
Published: November 2021

We examine the existence and multiplicity of positive solutions for a class
of nonlinear semipositone fractional differential equations involving
integral boundary conditions. The results are obtained in terms of different
intervals of the parameters by means of the Leray-Schauder and
Guo-Krasnoselskii fixed point theorems. Examples are included to verify our
main results.
The continuity and the simplest possible expression of inner inverses of linear operators in Banach space
Authors: Chen Saijie , Zhao Yayuan , Zhu Lanping , Huang Qianglian
Published: November 2021

The main topic of this paper is the relationship between the continuity and
the simplest possible expression of inner inverses. We first provide some
new characterizations for the simplest possible expression to be an inner
inverse of the perturbed operator. Then we obtain the equivalence conditions
on the continuity of the inner inverse. Furthermore, we prove that if Tn ? T
and the sequence of inner inverses {T?n} is convergent, then T is inner
invertible and we can find a succinct expression of the inner inverse of Tn,
which converge to any given inner inverse T?. This is very useful and
convenient in applications.
Some inequalities for the (p,q)-mixed geominimal surface areas and Lp radial Blaschke-Minkowski homomorphisms
Authors: Zhang Juan , Wang Weidong
Published: November 2021

Wang et al. introduced Lp radial Blaschke-Minkowski homomorphisms based on
Schuster?s radial Blaschke-Minkowski homomorphisms. In 2018, Feng and He
gave the concept of (p,q)-mixed geominimal surface area according to the
Lutwak, Yang and Zhang?s (p,q)-mixed volume. In this article, associated
with the (p,q)-mixed geominimal surface areas and the Lp radial
Blaschke-Minkowski homomorphisms, we establish some inequalities including
two Brunn-Minkowski type inequalities, a cyclic inequality and two monotonic
inequalities.
The body-ownership is unconsciously distorted in the brain: An event-related potential study of rubber hand illusion
Authors: Lu Aitao , Wang Xuebin , Hong Xiuxiu , Song Tianhua , Zhang Meifang , Huang Xin
Published: November 2021

Many studies have reported that bottom-up multisensory integration of visual, tactile, and proprioceptive information can distort our sense of body-ownership, producing rubber hand illusion (RHI). There is less evidence about when and how the body-ownership is distorted in the brain during RHI. To examine whether this illusion effect occurs preattentively at an early stage of processing, we monitored the visual mismatch negativity (vMMN) component (the index of automatic deviant detection) and N2 (the index for conflict monitoring). Participants first performed an RHI elicitation task in a synchronous or asynchronous setting and then finished a passive visual oddball task in which the deviant stimuli were unrelated to the explicit task. A significant interaction between Deviancy (deviant hand vs. standard hand) and Group (synchronous vs. asynchronous) was found. The asynchronous group showed clear mismatch effects in both vMMN and N2, while the synchronous group had such effect only in N2. The results indicate that after the elicitation of RHI bottom-up integration could be retrieved at the early stage of sensory processing before top-down processing, providing evidence for the priority of the bottom-up processes after the generation of RHI and revealing the mechanism of how the body-ownership is unconsciously distorted in the brain.
PERSPECTIVE URINARY BIOMARKERS ACCORDING TO PATHOGENETIC MECHANISMS OF ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY IN PRETERM-BORN CHILDREN
Authors: Hodovanets Y. , Frunza A.
Published: November 2021

Technologies for nursing preterm-born babies have evolved significantly in recent years. However, we still have several unresolved issues, among which acute kidney injury remains one of the most urgent. This pathological clinical syndrome is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality, especially in premature infants with severe perinatal pathology. Arrester diagnosis is based on the classification proposed in 2012 by the International Expert Group - Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes. The main criteria for verifying the diagnosis of acute renal injury are an increase in serum creatinine levels and a decrease in urine output. The problem of diagnosis and differential diagnosis of acute renal failure in prematurely born children occupies a leading place, because it is still no consensus on the possibilities of using specific biomarkers of kidney damage, and no nomograms are taking into account the gestational age at birth, body weight and the severity of perinatal pathology.Plasma creatinine is still the most commonly used marker of impaired filtration function, but in recent years there have been numerous scientific discussions and new, highly sensitive, and highly specific markers of renal injury. In particular, it was proposed to consider functional biomarkers and markers of tubular damage as separate categories, since impaired renal function and the injury itself can coexist independently, simultaneously, or a transition of categories is observed. Plasma cystatin C, urinary and serum fractions of alpha-1-microglobulin and beta-2-microglobulin, lipocalin associated with neutrophil gelatinase, and others are promising biomarkers. Attention is focused on the importance of the epigenetic concept in the formation of kidney damage, blocking of the renin- angiotensin-aldosterone-antidiuretic hormone system, and the role of transient receptor potential channels in the modulation of basic renal functions. Metabolic urine profiles are widely studied taking into account gestational age and body weight.
Investigating Genetic Damage in Peripheral Lymphocytes of Radiation Workers at Al-Tuwaitha Site in Iraq Using Four Genetic End-Points
Authors: Mutter Amel J. , Ali Abdulsahib K. , K. Abdullah A. , L. Haider Y. , F Ali H.
Published: November 2021

The present study aims to use the biological techniques in a genotoxicity assessment of DNA damage in peripheral lymphocytes of radiation workers at Al-Tuwaitha site due to decommissioning to radioactive contamination as a result of work during January 2010 to December 2011. The subjects were divided into two groups: (i) 85 workers from radiation workers at Al-Tuwaitha site; (ii) 50 controls were matched non-smoking and no alcohol drink. Fresh blood samples were collected from the workers and controls. Four genetic parameter were studied using the micronucleus (MN) test, nuclear division index (NDI) test, the comet assay and hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyl transferase (HPRT) mutation assay. The results of the MN test showed that the average of MN per cell (Mean ± SE) in workers were 0.025 ± 0.0016 MN/ cells, which were significantly higher than those 0.010 ± 0.0006 MN/ cells in controls P< 0.01. While, the results of NDI test the average of NDI (Mean ± SE) in workers were 1.154 ± 0.0089 when compared with the control 1.322 ± 0.0117, which were significant increase p<0.01. It was found in the comet assay that the mean tail length (Mean ± SE) of radiation workers and controls were 17.69 ± 0.23 µm and 14.05 ± 0.13 µm, respectively. There was a significant difference between radiation workers and controls for mean tail length P < 0.01, but the difference between the mean tail moment (Mean ± SE) 14.22 ±0.21 of workers and mean tail moment 12.96± 0.15 of controls was not significant P> 0.01. Mean while, the results of the average of mutation frequency for HPRT were no significant differences rate for radiation workers compared with the control group P> 0.01. In conclusion, the results of our experiment suggest that the accumulation of genetic damage is detectable in peripheral lymphocytes of radiation workers at Al-Tuwaitha site. Also, the current results of frequency MN and NDI within of normal values according of the technical report of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) No. 405, 2001.