bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Designing Virtual Natural Environments for Older Adults: Think-Aloud Study (Preprint)
Authors: Lundstedt Rikard , Persson Johanna , Håkansson Carita , Frennert Susanne , Wallergård Mattias
Published: July 2022

BACKGROUND

Spending time in natural environments is beneficial for human health, but many older adults have limited or no access to natural environments. Virtual reality technology may be a means to facilitate nature experiences, and so, there is a need for knowledge on how to design virtual restorative natural environments for older adults.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to identify, implement, and test older adults’ preferences and ideas regarding virtual natural environments.

METHODS

A total of 14 older adults (mean age 75, SD 5.9 years) participated in an iterative process to design such an environment. We used think-aloud protocols and qualitative content analysis and established questionnaires that targeted usability, affective aspects, and side effects. These data guided the design decisions for incremental implementations of a prototype.

RESULTS

The participants’ preferences included trueness to reality in terms of rendition and behavior; traces of human activity and natural processes that trigger the imagination and provide believability; the ability to roam, explore, and interact with the environment; and a familiar, relatable environment that evokes memories. The iterative design process resulted in a prototype featuring many of the participants’ ideas and preferences, including a seated locomotion technique, animals, a boat ride, the discovery of a boat wreck, and apple picking. The questionnaire results indicated high perceived usability, interest, and enjoyment; low pressure and tension; moderate value and usefulness; and negligible side effects.

CONCLUSIONS

We suggested 3 principles for virtual natural environments for older adults: realness, interactivity, and relatedness. Virtual natural environments should also provide a diversity of content and activities to accommodate the heterogeneity in older adults’ preferences. These results can contribute to a framework for designing virtual natural environments for older adults. However, these findings need to be tested and potentially revised in future studies.
Community-based online peer-support and crisis intervention: A mixed methods public health evaluation (Preprint)
Authors: Perepezko Kate , Bergendahl Mathew , Kunz Christopher , Labrique Alain , Carras Matthew , Colder Carras Michelle
Published: July 2022

BACKGROUND

Grassroots peer support can be useful when barriers exist to seeking or obtaining mental healthcare. Digital peer support interventions increase access to mental health support and can broaden the reach of evidence-based interventions. Video games and the online communities that spring up around them allow players to connect in a naturalistic community setting and may provide benefits above and beyond those of other grassroots means of support. Although some online communities have developed programs to support the mental health needs of their members, few have been evaluated using a formal program evaluation framework.

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the Stack Up Overwatch Program (StOP) within the context of both peer support and digital health interventions.

METHODS

We used a convergent mixed-methods evaluation design to answer research questions. Data was collected between June and October 2020. Sources of data included surveys of Stack Up Discord server members, interviews with StOP Team members, encounter forms, and chat data from the Overwatch channel. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Chat data was analyzed through content analysis and natural language programming, and descriptive statistics were calculated for quantitative data. After emergent themes were established, the qualitative and quantitative findings were organized in a joint display table and explained through narrative text.

RESULTS

Data collected included 15, 847 messages from #the-overwatch-channel, 79 survey responses, 112 encounter forms, and 12 Team Member interviews. Of the survey respondents, 57 (72.2%) were military or veterans and 52 (65.8%) were male. Overwatch provides a source of mental health support when other options had been exhausted, and users valued the connections they made with gaming community-member volunteers. Participants reported how the StOP program met their needs for support and connection. Participants also detailed how the form and function of the StOP program facilitates mental health care delivery. Lastly, participants identified some implementation challenges they encountered with the program.

CONCLUSIONS

The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn greater attention to the potential of online spaces as sources of real mental health support. Community-based crisis prevention programs administered through chat may be a valuable way to support both users and volunteer providers, especially when peer support is provided in a naturalistic setting. Organizations seeking to adapt or implement programs should plan for monitoring and evaluation from program inception to ensure quality and build an evidence base.
Multiple representation-based mobile apps with learning cycle 7e model on colligative properties of solutions
Authors: Widarti Hayuni Retno , Rokhim Deni Ainur , Rahmaniyah Nuril Maqfiroh Sarosah
Published: July 2022

Los fenómenos químicos se pueden explicar utilizando niveles de representación que consisten en representaciones macroscópicas, submicroscópicas y simbólicas. La explicación de los niveles de representación o conocidas como representaciones múltiples en el aprendizaje de la química es muy importante para proporcionar a los estudiantes una comprensión completa del concepto de material que se estudia. Uno de los temas de la química que requiere múltiples explicaciones de representación son las propiedades coligativas de las soluciones. La investigación tiene como objetivo desarrollar materiales didácticos de aplicaciones móviles basados en representación múltiple con modelo de ciclo de aprendizaje 7e sobre las propiedades materiales coligativas de soluciones que es factible como recurso material. Investigación que se lleva a cabo el desarrollo de la investigación utilizando el modelo 4D Thiagarajan, pero la investigación se limita solo a tres etapas, a saber, las etapas de definición, diseño y desarrollo, y luego continúa con la revisión del producto final de los materiales didácticos. La prueba de validación de materiales didácticos fue realizada por 2 profesores de química y 1 profesor de química. Los aspectos de la validación incluyen la evaluación de aspectos del contenido, la construcción, el idioma, los medios y la conformidad con la sintaxis del ciclo de aprendizaje 7e. La prueba de legibilidad fue realizada por 20 estudiantes de la clase XII IPA SMA Negeri 1 Tumpang. Los aspectos de la prueba de legibilidad incluyen la evaluación de la apariencia, el material de presentación y los beneficios. Los datos obtenidos fueron analizados por porcentaje e interpretados para determinar la factibilidad del material didáctico desarrollado. Los resultados de la prueba de validación obtuvieron un porcentaje del 84% (muy factible) y una prueba de legibilidad del 92% (muy factible). Esto muestra que los materiales didácticos de múltiples aplicaciones móviles basadas en representaciones con el modelo de ciclo de aprendizaje 7e sobre las propiedades coligativas de las soluciones que se han desarrollado son muy factibles para ser utilizados como materiales didácticos.

 
PENERAPAN PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF MODEL THINK PAIRS SHARE (TPS) TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR PADA MATA PELAJARAN SISTEM KOMPUTER SISWA KELAS XI JURUSAN RPL SMK NEGERI 2 PADANG
Authors: Yulanda Silvia
Published: July 2022

The purpose of the research is to explain the hrgher percentage of increasing students’ score in using Think Pairs Share (TPS) strategy in learning computer system at SMK N 2 Padang in the academic year 2017/2018. This in an experiment research, that hold on March 27th until April 11th 2018 at SMK N 2 Padang. The population of the research are XI students of RPL majon’ty at SMK N 2 Padang. The XI students of majon’ty RPL1 and RPL 2 as control classes that choosen by the using Simple Random Sampling. Bosed on the experiment, the average students’ score in the experiment class is 84,33 than the control classes 77,93. From the hypothesis (H0) was rejected an hypothesis (H1) received the result of the research is Think Pairs Share (TPS) strategy give increasing and improvement towards students’ score in learning computer system at SMK N 2 Padang.
SISTEM INFORMASI ONLINE PENGOLAHAN DATA SEMINAR DAN WORKSHOP (SEWOPI) HIMAFORTIKA PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN INFORMATIKA STKIP PGRI SUMATERA BARA
Authors: Junaidi Rio
Published: July 2022

Information Systems can contribute to HIMAFORTIKA to facilitate the management and data processing of online seminars and workshops that exist in Informatics Education Studies Program, so this system is very important in providing information seminars and workshops to the parties in need and is also one of the tools Aids decision-making for the leadership of the study program or institution, in the management of seminars and workshops as indicators of data management seminar and workshop activities in overcoming the lack of data reporting seminars and workshops.This system is an online application program, which describes data management seminars and workshops in HIMAFORTIKA for the need of quality information, fast, precise and accurate to be reported to the head of study program andinstitutions. This system monitors through a Personal Computer (laptop) with a web interface that has been designed. Performed through computer network access with system Local Area Network (LAN)
Analisis Keamanan Jaringan Wi-Fi Terhadap Serangan Packet Sniffing di Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat
Authors: Fatimah Fatimah , Mary Thomson , Pernanda Anggri Yulio
Published: July 2022

Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat has wi-fi which does not rule out attacks on wi-fi networks carried out by hackers. Network Security is a protector in a network system in the process of preventing unauthorized and irresponsible network users. This research includes descriptive research. Descriptive research method is a research method that aims to explain an event. This research was conducted by testing and analyzing the test results on network security using Wireshark and Ettercap applications (Kali Linux OS). The results of this study in the form of a wi-fi network security system in building A1, building B1, building D1 at University of PGRI West Sumatra is good. During the scan for hosts, the IP of the laptop victim of the packet snffing attack was not found.
Diabetes Prediction Model
Authors: Joshi Nikita
Published: July 2022

Abstract: Everyone is currently quite aware how dangerous and adverse issues Diabetes causes on a human body. In today’s world filled with all sorts of impurities and all other adulterations, even slightest carelessness in maintaining lifestyle can cause serious diseases, disorders and consequences on health. Although with advancement of medical science, we do have treatment cures of Diabetes, but still lacks speed in detection of presence of Diabetes in a human body. Here, in this study proposed a system that can predict whether a person has diabetes or not with the help of Machine Learning. This project uses Logistic Regression Machine model for the prediction of presence of Diabetes in a person.
THE CODE OF ETHICS OF THE FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVER: PERCEPTIONS AND INFLUENCE ON THE MANAGEMENT OF A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY
Authors: Soares Nunes Thiago , Silveira Santos Laís
Published: July 2022

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Purpose: describe the perception of professors and technical-administrative staff of an Institution of Higher Education on the practice of the Code of Ethics of the Federal Public Server and its influence in public management.
Method / approach: descriptive case study. A quanti-qualitative questionnaire was applied to the staff of the institution studied based on the Code of Professional Ethics of Civil Servant of the Federal Executive Authorities.
Main findings: the low use/application of the code of ethics was perceived as a guiding element in institutional actions; the code as a formal system is losing space for other formal systems, such authority structures and systems of reward; but mainly for informal systems, such as the behavior of pairs or unwritten rules.
Methodological / social / managerial contributions: the contributions of this paper focus on the debate and administrative reflection of the code of ethics as a guiding system for good practices aimed at the common good, as well as in the construction of moral responsibility for ethical deliberations in the public service.
Originality / relevance: a previous study on the code of ethics in public universities indicated that little importance has been given to raising awareness about ethics in the public service. This identification reinforces the need to continue studies on the topic, specifically on its importance and influence on management processes, transparency and good practices aimed at moral action and public interest.
State and society in building capabilities to strengthen practices of territorial governance
Authors: Dallabrida Valdir Roque , Büttenbender Pedro Luís , Covas António Manuel Alhinho , Covas Maria das Mercês Cabrita de Mendonça , Costamagna Pablo , Menezes Elaine Cristina de Oliveira
Published: July 2022

This research assumes that processes of territorial articulation, in order to achieve the desired territorial future, require democratic, horizontal, and collaborative practices of territorial governance, involving state agents and representatives from the social, productive-business and academic sectors. Highly complex environments together with the current digital transformation have significantly changed the agenda across territories. These issues have led to questioning the competencies and capabilities of the territorial actors with regard to their performances in the processes of territorial articulation. Against this backdrop, the notion has been ratified that this systemic complexity is assimilated through a methodological, multi-referential hybridism, which includes processes of co-production and action research. The objective of this article is to produce theoretical and methodological contributions in order to address the challenges posed to the state and society in building capabilities for practices of territorial governance. The text has been structured as a theoretical essay referenced in Latin American academic production regarding the subject.
Examination of Nutrition Knowledge Levels of Individuals Who Received Sports Training
Authors: Ceylan Levent , Ezgi Akkaya Boyraz Defne , Çaldiran Sadettin , Ceylan Tülay , Küçük Hamza
Published: July 2022

The aim of this research is to determine whether the nutrition lessons taken affect the students, to what extent the students adapt the learned nutrition information to their lives, whether there is a relationship between the sports branch and nutrition information, whether there is a relationship between body mass index grouping and nutrition information. A total of 202 people, 125 (61.9%) men and 77 (38.1%) women, aged 23.21±3.31 years, participated in the study. In the first part of the data collection tool prepared in the research, the personal information of the participants was asked. In the second part, "Basic Nutrition Information" scale, in the third part "Food Preference" scale was asked. The factual questionnaire containing personal information consists of 16 questions in total. Multiple choice and open-ended questions were included in the questionnaire in which personal information was asked. The height and body weights of the participants were submitted by themselves. Body mass indexes (BMI) were calculated with the given body weight and height information ((BMI) = Body Weight (kg.) / Height squared (m2.)). The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS 22 package program. The homogeneity of the data was performed using the Scheffe and Hochberg GT2 test and the Post-Hoc multiple comparison test. Pearson Correlation test was used to determine the relationship between the nutritional knowledge levels of the individuals participating in the study and their age groups, since the data showed a normal distribution. The BMI and YETBID total scores of graduates and students were compared, a significant difference was found between graduates and students (p<0.05). A significant difference in the YETBI D total score was found to be in favor of graduates. BMI was found to be higher in graduates compared to students. No significant difference was found when BT total scores were compared (p>0.05). When the total scores of the participants were evaluated according to the status of taking courses, a significant difference was found in favor of those who took courses in both YETBID and BT. As a result; Nutrition education on proper nutrition (i.e. carbohydrates, protein and fluid) should be the main focus and priority, both in order to have an impact on public health, and to increase the performance of those who do sports and to aid recovery.
Análisis de indicadores financieros en los procesos de licitación en Colombia
Authors: Rojas Lopez Miguel David , Valencia Susana María , Jiménez Gómez Luis Miguel
Published: July 2022

La contratación estatal es el mecanismo por el cual son invertidos recursos públicos buscando cumplir objetivos gubernamentales enfocados en progreso colectivo. El objetivo primordial de los procesos de licitación es garantizar la participación de interesa- dos en los procesos de contratación pública, permitiendo competencia entre licitantes, siempre y cuando se garantice pluralidad. En Colombia, el proceso de contratación estatal está regulado por la Ley 80-1993, dispo- niendo reglas y principios que rigen contratos de entidades estatales. Una de las condiciones para participar en procesos de licitación es el cumplimiento de requisitos habilitantes de capacidad financiera que deberían mostrar solidez en las organizaciones logrando con- tinuar el proceso de selección. Dado que cada entidad contratante tiene autonomía para redactar las exigencias presentadas en el pliego, incluyendo el valor solicitado para el cumplimiento de indicadores financieros, se presenta una alerta sobre las posibilidades de corrupción que atentan contra los recursos del Estado. En efecto, la mayoría de los pliegos son complejos o claramente dirigidos, planteando la problemática de investigación y necesidad de analizar la posibilidad de cumplimiento de requisitos habilitantes de capacidad financiera en procesos de licitación en el 2017 en el segmento terrenos, edificios, estructuras y vías. Este artículo se desarrolla para mostrar resultados de investigación a partir de revisión bibliométrica, es decir, analizando publicaciones académicas existentes en los diferentes portales de búsqueda y presenta una introducción de la problemática e importancia del mercado de bienes y servicios públicos, así como la normatividad vigente para contratación estatal en Colombia. Luego se presentan los requisitos habilitantes de capacidad financiera, objeto de estudio. Se utiliza una metodología cualitativa para el análisis bibliométrico y caracterización de los procesos de licitación, así como un análisis cuantitativo de 452 procesos de licitación y los requisitos habilitantes exigidos comparados con el sector.
Paulo Freire e a Educação Matemática: entrelaces de pesquisas
Authors: Forner Régis , Dos Santos Malheiros Ana Paula , Braga Souza Lahis
Published: July 2022

Neste ensaio teórico, amparado pelo paradigma qualitativo, temos por objetivo apresentar algumas contribuições que o legado de Paulo Freire tem dado as pesquisas em Educação Matemática, em particular, em Modelagem Matemática. Para isso, descrevemos nossos encontros com a obra de Paulo Freire e evidenciamos como eles modificaram nossas pesquisas e práticas. Também fazemos uma revisão da obra de Freire, considerando menções acerca da matemática, e discutimos sua atualidade. Evidenciamos, com isso, as contribuições da obra do patrono da Educação brasileira para a Educação Matemática, especificamente para a Modelagem. Intencionamos, com esse artigo, trazer elementos para suscitar outras pesquisas que discutam a relação de alguns conceitos freireanos com as investigações que envolvam o ensino e a aprendizagem de Matemática, inspirando trabalhos que ambicionem a constituição de uma educação matemática libertadora, emancipadora e humanizadora.
The route to corporate social value via health and safety performance, productivity, and management quality
Authors: Sun Jiaqi
Published: July 2022

The article discusses the relationship between global pandemic and macroeconomic development by demonstrating the critical role of occupational health and safety (OHS) risk management in-between. OHS is a key component of the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practice, which has contributed to the intangible asset value and investment return of listed companies. Through literature review and case studies, the research found that there is a lack of solid evidence in verifying the relationship between OHS activities and business performance. Public health risk, such as COVID-19, unveils its direct and indirect impact on macroeconomic and microeconomic development. O’Donnell (2000) and Gahan, Sievewright, and Evans (2014) believe the quality of OHS management has a critical impact on workers’ productivity, a root-value driver of organizational value. Moreover, good OHS risk management and governance practices represent non-financial factors and enhance the intangible value of organizations through productivity and quality improvement. As the result of the study, it develops a conceptual framework for linking top-line organizational values with corresponding bottom OHS activities and helps organizations understand the logic behind the bottom-up value transmission mechanism. The quantitative analysis of the conceptual framework goes beyond the scope, and suggestions for further research are put forward
Prototyping Artificial Intelligent Classifiers using Deep Learning
Authors: Chege Herman Njoroge
Published: July 2022

Point 1: Deep learning algorithms are revolutionizing how
hypothesis generation, pattern recognition, and prediction occurs in the
sciences. In the life sciences, particularly biology and its subfields, 
the use of deep learning is slowly but steadily increasing. However,
prototyping or development of tools for practical applications remains
in the domain of experienced coders. Furthermore, many tools can be
quite costly and difficult to put together without expertise in
Artificial intelligence (AI) computing.

Point 2: We built a biological species classifier that
leverages existing open-source tools and libraries. We designed the
corresponding tutorial for users with basic skills in python and a
small, but well-curated image dataset. We included annotated code in
form of a Jupyter Notebook that can be adapted to any image dataset,
ranging from satellite images, animals to bacteria. The prototype
developer is publicly available and can be adapted for citizen science
as well as other applications not envisioned in this paper.

Point 3: We illustrate our approach with a case study of 219
images of 3 three seastar species. We show that with minimal parameter
tuning of the AI pipeline we can create a classifier with superior
accuracy. We include additional approaches to understand the
misclassified images and to curate the dataset to increase accuracy.

Point 4: The power of AI approaches is becoming increasingly
accessible. We can now readily build and prototype species classifiers
that can have a great impact on research that requires species
identification and other types of image analysis. Such tools have
implications for citizen science, biodiversity monitoring, and a wide
range of ecological applications.
Whole genome sequencing and molecular epidemiology of the 2021 African swine fever virus outbreak in the Dominican Republic
Authors: Lakin Steven M. , O'Donnell Vivian , Xu Lizhe , Barrette Roger W. , Barnabei Jamie , Nunez Rafael , Holland Robin , Faburay Bonto , Robbe-Austerman Suelee
Published: July 2022

African swine fever (ASF) is a high-consequence transboundary disease of
domestic and wild swine often characterized by high case mortality
rates. On July 29, 2021, the Dominican Republic announced the African
swine fever virus (ASFV) had been detected in samples collected in
early- to mid-July 2021. Retrospective testing of samples collected as
part of a collaborative surveillance project between the United States
and the Dominican Republic identified ASFV in samples collected as early
as May 13, 2021. These detections represent a new outbreak of ASF in the
Dominican Republic, which had been declared free of the disease since
1981. Overall, 73 whole genomes of ASFV were sequenced from clinical
samples received during the outbreak across 18 provinces. The genomic
sequence data have been deposited in public databases to support and
expand global data sharing on this impactful disease. While the
sequences show a high degree of nucleotide identity to publicly
available ASFV genomes from Europe and Asia, they are genetically
distant from genomes in the public repositories by at least 8 previously
undescribed single nucleotide polymorphisms.
Process Mining: A New Approach for Simplifying the Process Model Control Flow Visualization
Authors: Lamghari Zineb
Published: July 2022

Process mining is a young discipline that provides a variety of techniques for extracting data from recorded event logs. In this context, process model is simulated, from event logs, to help enterprises to better understand their business processes. In this context, the discovery technique has always been a significant focus of process mining research. But despite the availability of several proposed approaches, participated in this process model visualization, we observe as the number of activities increases, the representation of the entire control flow becomes quite tedious. Indeed, event logs complexity make the process model visualization more difficult in terms of logical links and number of causal relationships between activities. Therefore, we propose a new method for simplifying the process model control flow visualization. This is done by using mainly string similarity algorithms to visually summarizes the number of activities, sequence of execution, relative significance, and dependencies.
Understanding Advanced Persistent Threats
Authors:   Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Graduate Programme Department of Information Systems & Innovations Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration Greenhill, Accra, Ghana E-mail: erastusakuffo1@gmail.com, Akuffo-Badoo Erastus B.
Published: July 2022

Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are a new type of threat that has piqued the interest of experts, particularly in the industrial security industry. APTs are cyber-attacks carried out by skilled and well-resourced adversaries who target specific information in high-profile organizations and governments, usually as part of a multi-step operation. The academic community has largely ignored the specifics of these threats, and as a result, an objective solution to the APT problem is absent. In terms of cybercrime activity, Africa has been one of the fastest rising regions. The continent is also a major source of cyberattacks on the rest of the world. A number of initiatives, however, have been implemented to mitigate cyber-threats and strengthen cybersecurity across the continent. The results of a complete study on APT are presented in this paper, which characterizes its differentiating traits and attack model while also assessing strategies often used in APT attacks. We also list various non-traditional countermeasures that can aid in the mitigation of APTs, highlighting future research prospects. Keywords : Advanced Persistent Threat, APT(s), Sophisticated Attacks, Cyber Security, Africa BOOK Chapter ǀ Research Nexus in IT, Law, Cyber Security & Forensics. Open Access. Distributed Free Citation: Akuffo-Badoo Erastus B. (2022). Understanding Advanced Persistent Threats . SMART-IEEE-Creative Research Publications Book Chapter Series on Research Nexus in IT, Law, Cyber Security & Forensics. Pp 15-22. www.isteams.net/ITlawbookchapter2022. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/CRP-BK3-P3
Cone-beam computed tomography assessment of the buccal bone thickness in anterior maxillary and mandibular teeth
Authors: Marin Sasa , Djeri Aleksandra , Vidovic Helena , Trtic Natasa , Arbutina Adriana , Pavlic Verica
Published: July 2022

Introduction. The aim of this study was to assess the buccal bone thickness
in anterior maxillary and mandibular teeth and to provide information
important during immediate implant placement. Material and Methods. The
study included 245 cone-beam computed tomography scans. The buccal bone
thickness was measured in the sagittal plane of the maxillary and mandibular
anterior teeth at five points (M1 - M5) (2 mm apart), starting 2 mm from the
cementoenamel junction in the coronal to apical position along the roots.
Results. The lowest mean buccal bone thickness was observed at M1 point in
all teeth in both jaws while the highest mean buccal bone thickness was
observed at M4 (maxilla) and M5 (mandible). An increase of the buccal bone
thickness was established at every subsequent measurement point
perpendicular to the long axis of the tooth (p < 0.001). The buccal bone
thickness was less than 1 mm in more than 60% of all teeth in the maxilla
and mandible at all measurement points. A statistically significant
difference in the thickness of the buccal bone in relation to the patients?
age was found at all measurement points, except at M4 point of the anterior
teeth of the maxilla (p = 0.456) and mandible (p = 0.109). Conclusion. The
buccal bone thickness in anterior maxillary and mandibular teeth is less
than 1 mm in more than 60% at all measurement points. The buccal bone
thickness tends to increase from a coronal to apical position along the
roots.
Integration accuracy of craniofacial cone-beam computed tomography images with three-dimensional facial scans according to different registration areas
Authors: Aljawad Hussein , Kang Nara , Lee Kyungmin Clara
Published: July 2022

Objectives

To evaluate the integration accuracy of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images with three-dimensional (3D) facial scans according to different registration areas.

Materials and Methods

Twenty-five patients (14 males and 11 females), with a mean age of 19.0 ± 11.3 years, were included in this study. Each patient underwent CBCT and facial scans on the same day in an upright position. The facial scans were integrated with the corresponding soft-tissue images of CBCT scans. Three methods were used to integrate the two imaging modalities based on the facial regions scanned: R1, only the forehead and nasal bridge area were included; R2, the right and left malar area were included; and R3, the forehead, nasal bridge, and malar areas were included. The integration accuracy between the facial scans and CBCT images was evaluated by color-mapping methods and average surface distances, calculated by measuring the 3D distances between the surface points on the two superimposed images.

Results

The average surface differences between facial scans and CBCT images were less than 1.0 mm in all three methods. The R3 method showed fewer differences between the facial scans and CBCT images than the other methods did.

Conclusions

Facial scans obtained using a low-cost facial scanner showed clinically acceptable performance. The integration accuracy of facial and CBCT scans can be increased by including the forehead, nasal bridge, and malar areas as registration areas.
Pattern of Foreign Body Presentation in an ENT Outpatient Clinic in South Eastern Nigeria
Authors: EE Afiadigwe , US Umeh , PO Ebiringa , JU Obah , ND Ukpai , I. Nwafor
Published: July 2022

Background: Foreign bodies (FBs) in the ear, nose and throat are about the commonest emergencies encountered in otorhinolaryngological practice. Prompt and successful removal in the clinic obviates the need for general anaesthesia and reduces undue morbidity and mortality. Aim and Objectives: To profile all the cases of FBs that presented to our ENT outpatient clinic between the period of July 2011 and August 2021. Methodology: This was a retrospective study of the cases FBs that presented as outpatient at Eastern Specialist Surgical Clinics, Nnewi over a period of 10 years. All FBS requiring general anaesthesia or operating room procedures were excluded from this study. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 23. Results: Out of a total of 11,440 patients seen within the study period, 807 were managed for FBs, giving a prevalence of 7.1%. 51.4% of the patients were females, while 48.6% were males. Age of the participants was summarized using median (Interquartile range); 4 (3-13Years). Children aged between 1-5 years of age were the majority (59.1%), while the age categories least represented were those between 16-20years and 31-35years (2.6% each). Majority of the FBs were removed from the ears (69.8%), followed by the nose (28.4%). Others were tonsils (0.9%), Oropharynx (0.6%), palate (0.2%) and the tongue (0.1%). The various types of FBs removed in this study are as follows; Beads (18.1%), cotton buds (17%), insects (9.4%), pencil eraser (5.7%), foam (5.1%). All the FBs were successfully retrieved in the clinics with patient awake but under adequate restraints or cooperation in older individuals as the case may be. Conclusion: This study has shown the pattern of presentation of FBs at ENT outpatient clinics in our environment. With requisite expertise, equipment and adequate restraint or cooperation, most FBs could be removed without general anesthesia.
Primary Intracranial Parasagittal Angioleiomyoma: A Case Report of Uncommon Location of a Rare Tumor
Authors: Alturaiki Jasmine , Alsalman Hashem , Aljughiman Abdullah , Ahmed Fatima H. , Miliaras Georgios
Published: July 2022

Background: Angioleiomyoma is a soft tissue benign tumor that occurs mainly in subcutaneous tissue, involving the lower extremities in particular. We present a rare case of angioleiomyoma invading the central nervous system. Case description: A 17-year-old Saudi male presented with two months history of headache and vomiting. MRI revealed an intra-axial mass in the right parietal area. Macroscopically, the mass measuring 4.5×4×3 cm after was resected. Both imaging and histopathological findings were consistent with angioleiomyoma. In a period of 6 months of follow-up there was no recurrence of the tumor. Conclusion: Primary intracranial angioleiomyoma is an extremely uncommon tumor, though possible to happen.
Corporate training for nursing specialists of the anesthesiology and reanimation department: relevance, problems and solutions
Authors:   State Budgetary Health Institution of the Nizhny Novgorod Region «City Clinical Hospital No. 5 of the Nizhny Novgorod District of the City of Nizhny Novgorod», Vorobieva O.D.
Published: July 2022

Properly organized corporate training, formed as a continuous process, allows you to get positive results in the shortest possible time. The strategy of increasing the level of professional qualifications of nursing staff contributes, on the one hand, to improving the quality of life of the population, and, on the other hand, to increasing the interest of nurses in the results of work, increasing responsibility and increasing the prestige of the profession.
Contemporary androgogical approaches in doctor training
Authors:   Federal State Educational Institution of Higher Education «Orenburg State Medical University» of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Pavlovskaya O.G. , Setko N.P. ,   Federal State Educational Institution of Higher Education «Orenburg State Medical University» of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Beilina E.B. ,   Federal State Educational Institution of Higher Education «Orenburg State Medical University» of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Published: July 2022

The paper presents andragogical approaches in postgraduate training of medical specialists, continuing medical education, primary specialized and periodic accreditation. Individual approaches to learning are described, taking into account the initial level of knowledge, motivation, psychophysiological and age characteristics, and information literacy. The features of training medical specialists in the fight against Covid-19 are presented.
Distance learning technologies in continuing medical education: advantages and disadvantages
Authors:   Limited Liability Company «Academy of Professional Education «Euromed», Tyukina L.V.
Published: July 2022

In the context of the application of distance learning in the framework of continuing medical education, the author identifies the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning. The study revealed that one of the significant drawbacks is the quality of the material offered to listeners. As ways to improve the quality of content, the author proposed to develop and implement content requirements for DPO programs implemented within the framework of continuing medical education; to develop a list of topics for which training in the DPO format is unacceptable.
Guest Editorial. Water Supply and Wastewater Management in Modern and Smart Cities
Authors:   KU Leuven, Department of Chemical Engineering, Process and Environmental Technology Laboratory, Sint-Katelijne-Waver, BELGIUM, ZHANG Xi , KAMALI Mohammadreza ,   KU Leuven, Department of Chemical Engineering, Process and Environmental Technology Laboratory, Sint-Katelijne-Waver, BELGIUM
Published: July 2022

Water is the basis of modern societies. However, population growth and rapid urbanization on the one hand, and anthropogenic activities, on the other hand, have considerably contributed to the scarcity of clean water resources. Hence, modern and smart cities have to develop sustainable tools and technologies for providing clean water resources and treat the generated effluents from the various industrial and non-industrial origins to satisfy the sustainability and circular economy goals. In this regard, a wide range of interdisciplinary knowledge is needed to investigate various aspects including site selection and designing modern (waste)water treatment facilities. Therefore, studies are welcome to design modern and smart cities or to modify the conventional infrastructures in the existing urban areas.
A Fuzzy-Delphi Approach for the Prioritization of Traffic Impact Mitigation Measures under Heavy Rainfall Conditions
Authors:   University of Aveiro, Department of Civil Engineering, RISCO, Aveiro, PORTUGAL, MEHDIZADEH ANVIGH Reza , FIGUEIREDO SILVA José ,   University of Aveiro, Department of Environment and Planning, Aveiro, PORTUGAL, MACEDO Joaquim ,   University of Aveiro, Department of Civil Engineering, RISCO, Aveiro, PORTUGAL
Published: July 2022

This study focuses on the analysis of place attachment related to the elements of territorial identity in Oraviţa, a small town in the Mountainous Banat. Oraviţa played a highly significant role from an economic and administrative point of view during the Austrian domination: it was the urban centre that coordinated the mining activity on the territory of Mountainous Banat. This study aims to assess the place attachment to several symbolic buildings in Oraviţa that have been identified as elements of territorial identity. In order to fulfil the purpose of this study, the following research questions were established: What are the main elements of territorial identity in Oraviţa represented in postcards over time? Which of the identified elements of territorial identity are currently being promoted and valued by the local public administration? What are the elements of territorial identity of Oraviţa to which the population is attached? From a methodological point of view, the authors used postcards to identify the elements of territorial identity. Subsequently, the place attachment to the representative historical buildings of Oraviţa was interpreted based on the analysis of the information posted on sites developed by members of the local community. In conclusion, the authors highlighted the particular characteristics of the urban fabric of Oraviţa and their various ways of use, elements through which the physical and social attachment of the local population were preserved.
Relations on thin ice: a narrative analysis of chinese governance in the Arctic
Authors:   Research Fellow, North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network (NAADSN), Parsons Erin Marie ,   Fulbright Grantee, Greenland
Published: July 2022

In a fractured governance architecture, the Arctic region is increasingly faced with complex challenges like climate change, indigenous rights and commercialisation. Shedding light on a sorely overlooked topic in the literature – China’s Arctic discourse and strategy – this article applies an inductive, social constructivist approach, utilising qualitative content analysis and constituent dimensions to analyse Chinese Arctic narratives. Seeking to answer the questions: “How has China attempted to position itself as a legitimate actor in the Arctic, and has it been accepted?” and “How will this impact governance architecture in the region?” the results show that China has been accepted a legitimate actor in Arctic governance via a discourse of scientific exploration and cultural ties. Further, an increasingly dissatisfied China is challenging Arctic governance, replacing its scientific engagement narrative with one of commercial engagement, geo-economic power and, ultimately, prestige.
Effect of Cooking Method on Heterocyclic Aromatic Amines Contents of Sucuk
Authors: ACAR ÇOLAKOĞLU Burcu , ÖZDESTAN OCAK Özgül
Published: July 2022

In this study, we aimed to find the influence of different levels of doneness (rare, medium, over-cooked) on the formation of heterocyclic aromatic amines (HCAs) in Turkish fermented beef sausages (sucuk) cooked by pan-frying method. Six types of HCAs were determined at three different temperatures. Determination of HCA was made using a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). IQ, MeIQx and 4,8-DiMeIQx were detected and quantified with DAD detector and PhIP, norharman and harman were determined with fluorescence detector. External standard and recovery methods were both used for the calculation amount of HCAs to obtain results that are more accurate. HCA and soluble protein analyses were performed in rare, medium and over-cooked sucuk samples. Moisture, ash, protein, lipid contents and pH analyses were performed in raw sucuk samples. Total HCA content of sucuk samples was found between 0.65 and 17.90 ng/g. Total HCA content of over-cooked sucuk samples were higher than rare-cooked sucuk samples (P
Effect of Using Green Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) Powder and Probiotic Bacteria on Probiotic Shelf Life and Quality Properties of Ice Cream
Authors: GÜNDOĞDU Engin , ERTEM Hatice , ÇAKMAKÇI Songül
Published: July 2022

In this study, the effect of green tea powder (GTP) in ice cream production on the ice cream properties and viability of probiotic bacteria [Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis (Bifidobacterium BB-12) (P)] was investigated. Four ice cream groups (Control, C: without GTP and P; Probiotic Control (PC): with P; P+1% GTP; P+3% GTP samples) were produced. Bifidobacterium BB-12 (P) was added at 108 cfu/mL. pH, overrun, color, first dripping time, complete melting time and sensory properties were carried out on the second day. P was counted at 2, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75 and 90 days of storage. Bifidobacterium BB-12 number of PC was 6.54 log cfu/g at the 90th day. Bifidobacterium BB-12 number of PC was 7.10 log cfu/g, P+1% GTP sample was 6.48 log cfu/g and P+3% GTP sample was 5.84 log cfu/g at the 75th day. Bifidobacterium BB-12 number of PC was 7.24 log cfu/g, P+1% GTP sample was 6.59 log cfu/g and P+3% GTP sample was 6.69 at the 60th day. Sensory properties and probiotic counts showed that P+1% GTP sample could be accepted as a probiotic ice cream until day 75. Hence, GTP could be successfully used as a functional ingredient in the production of probiotic ice cream.
Sürdürülebilir Beslenme ve Protein İhtiyacı İçin Alternatif Bir Kaynak: Sentetik Et (Kültür Eti)
Authors: MUSLU Mücahit
Published: July 2022

Dünya genelinde artan nüfusla beraber beslenme yetersizlikleri de artmaktadır. Beslenme yetersizlikleri hastalıklar ve ölümlerin önemli nedenlerindendir. Sentetik et açlığın önlenmesi ve sürdürülebilir beslenme için geleceğe yönelik gıda kaynakları arasında gösterilmektedir. Sentetik et laboratuvar ortamında ileri teknoloji ile hayvanlardan alınan dokuların çoğaltılmasına dayanır. Bu sayede hayvancılık sektörünün çevreye vermiş olduğu zararların ve hayvanların kesilmesinden doğan etik sorunların azalacağı düşünülmektedir. Sentetik et teknolojisi gelişmekle beraber birçok konu tam anlamıyla aydınlatılamamıştır. Et üretim aşamasında istenen lezzet, doku ve görünüşe sahip etler tam olarak üretilememiştir. Üretilen etler ise çok pahalı olmaktadır. Aynı zamanda çeşitli sosyokültürel nedenlerle bu etin toplumlar tarafından kabulü konusunda sıkıntılar bulunmaktadır. Sentetik et konusunun net anlaşılabilmesi için bu alanda çalışmaların arttırılıp, mevzuat ve politikaların geliştirilmesi gerekmektedir. Bu derleme sentetik et konusunda güncel bilgilerle en son durumu ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır.
Intelligent Recommendation System for English Vocabulary Learning – Based on Crowdsensing
Authors: Yu Ling
Published: July 2022

With the advent of the artificial intelligence era, the traditional methods of online learning can no longer meet people’s personalised needs. Take the English vocabulary memory APP, which is widely used in the market of learning software, as an example. At present, there are various factors that make it difficult for learners to improve their learning efficiency, reduce their learning enthusiasm and enhance their learning effects. Therefore, in this paper, the application of machine learning algorithm in intelligent recommendation of English vocabulary learning is studied, and an intelligent recommendation system for English vocabulary learning based on crowdsensing is established. In its functional module, machine learning algorithms such as clustering algorithm, word vector training and collaborative filtering recommendation are used to realise the intelligent recommendation in the system. Finally, accurate resources of recommendation for user groups with different needs, interest characteristics and abilities improves the efficiency of English vocabulary learning.
Efficiency of the System of Environmental Fees in Poland
Authors: Doński Andrzej , Paczosa Anna
Published: July 2022

The study addresses the principles of functioning of Poland’s system of environmental fees and focuses on the assessment of the existing system in terms of its efficiency. The analysis of revenues from the charge due to burdening the environment and their redistribution were carried out based on data published by Statistics Poland (GUS) and those available in the reviewed subject publications. The issue of rising costs related to the fee system functioning was stressed and an attempt was made to assess the system efficiency based on revenues and costs, as well as the number of entities under the charging system contrasted with those actually paying environmental fees. In view of appropriate social and technological conditions, confirmed by data on the access of national administration to the Internet, a solution was proposed to reduce environmental fees through the digitalisation of data reporting and collection. There was also a proposal presented to modify the environmental fee system in terms of its normative scope which could increase its efficiency.