bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PHYSICIANS REGARDINGOBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA IN TABUK CITY
Authors:   AlAhsaa Health Cluster., Almatar Emad
Published: February 2024

Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep disorder breathing and is characterized by repeated brief episodes of upper airway obstruction during sleep for more than 10 seconds. It is a growing public health challenge with most of the cases remaining unidentified. The study aims to evaluate the general knowledge and attitude of primary health care physicians toward OSA in Tabuk city, Saudi Arabia during 2023. It is a cross-sectional study. The estimated sample size is based on comprehensive data collection in which all primary healthcare physicians are invited to participate in our research. The validated Obstructive Sleep Apnea Knowledge and Attitudes Questionnaire (OSAKA)was used. The data analysis was done by using SPSS for Windows version 21and GrpahPadPrism version 8.4.2. The level of significance is 0.05.The present study found that 65.7% of the participants (N=94) had good knowledge regarding OSA. The majority of participants had a positive attitude towards OSA. Additionally, results showed gender, nationality, and years of graduation had an association with knowledge regarding OSA (p=0.043, 0.047, 0.03 respectively). There was a statistically significant positive correlation between knowledge and attitude (Spearmans rho = 0.29, p = 0.001). Logistic regression analysis showed that females have good knowledge as compared to males (p=0.047*).
PERFORMANCE IN ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT) OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING STUDENTS FROM HOST TRAINING ESTABLISHMENTS (HTES), SUMMER 2022
Authors:   Research Director, College of Engineering and Architecture, Catanduanes State University., B. Santelices Ronnie ,   Associate Professor III, College of Engineering and Architecture, Catanduanes State University.
Published: February 2024

In higher education institutions, industrial internships or on-the-job training are an important component of the academic curriculum. Participating in internships allows students to apply classroom knowledge and skills in professional settings, increasing their employability through practical experience. The study sought to ascertain BSCpE students\\\' performance in OJT in terms of personal attitudes, work-related skills, and human relations skills. Incorporating evidence from reviews, the research methodology, and the data gathered from 76 BSCpE students who engaged in on-the-job training during the summer of 2022, this study prove that students\\\' performance in personal attitudes received an exceptional rating, while in the areas of work-related and interpersonal skills, the students received a very good rating. Personal attitudes, work-related skills, and human-relations skills have no relationship with student performance in OJT. Having an excellent rating in personal attitudes does not guarantee having the same rating in work-related and human-relations skills as perceived by supervisors.
COMPARATIVE STUDY ON KINESTHETIC PERCEPTION AND REACTION TIME OF 14-16 YEARS FOOTBALL AND CRICKETPLAYERS
Authors:   M. PhilScholar, Dept. of Physical Education, University of Kalyani, West Bengal., Konai Sarbeswar , Barman Tanmay ,   Research Scholar, Dept. of Physical Education, University of Kalyani, West Bengal., Das Mritunjoy ,   Assistant Professor, Seva Bharati Mahavidyalaya, Jhargram, West Bengal.
Published: February 2024

In the world mans life is a continuous flow of activity. Every movement he is doing something. His every activity is the result of the joint effort of his body and mind. The activity may be throwing, kicking, running, jumping, hitting etc. In the joint working, mind guides and control the activity and body performs it. When a footballer kicked a ball or cricketer hits a sixer, had perceived the position or aim and then reacts accordingly by coordinating the total movement pattern. In the present study the researcher intended to study the kinesthetic perception and reaction time of footballer and cricketer. A total number of 60 subjects from 14 to 16 years players were divided into two groups as footballers and cricketers on the basis of their sports participation were considered as the subject of the present study.The kinesthetic perception was measured by distance perception jump and reaction time was measured by Nelson hand reaction test. To find out the difference between components of the Football and Cricket players the t test was computed and the following conclusions were drawn - i) There was significance difference was existing in kinesthetic perception and reaction timebetween footballer and cricket players. ii) Football players were better in kinesthetic perception and reaction time than cricket players.
ROLE OF COTTAGE INDUSTRIES IN RURAL LIVELIHOODS
Authors:   Gargaon College., Kr. Gogoi Pobon
Published: February 2024

Agriculture and traditional handicrafts are deeply ingrained in Indias rural terrain, and cottage businesses have emerged as a key component in maintaining rural livelihoods. This abstract explores the complex aspects of the function that cottage industries play in rural Indias socio-economic structure. Cottage industries, which are sometimes confused with small-scale businesses, cover a broad range of pursuits, from contemporary pursuits like small-scale manufacturing and internet businesses to traditional handicrafts, handloom weaving, ceramics, and agro-processing. These sectors, which have their roots in rural Indias rich cultural legacy, provide major contributions to job creation, income production, and skill development-all of which are critical for reducing poverty. Cottage industries promote inclusive growth by giving people in disadvantaged communities of society more possibilities to find work. For example, women in rural regions frequently use cottage enterprises to achieve financial independence and self-empowerment. The case studies and success stories in this abstract demonstrate how cottage enterprises have a transforming effect on gender dynamics in rural areas. The role of cottage industries in rural livelihoods in India is a dynamic and evolving narrative. This abstract provides insights into the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of cottage industries, emphasizing their potential as catalysts for inclusive and sustainable rural development. Understanding and nurturing these industries is crucial for unlocking the full potential of rural economies and fostering a more resilient and empowered rural India.
Possibilities of implementing HEI’s third mission in Ukraine before a full-scale war and correction of these processes in wartime
Authors: Orzhel Olena , Melnyk Olena , Danko Yuriy , Skliar Iryna , Lytovchenko Olena
Published: February 2024

Every year, the problem of the third mission of a university is popularized in scientific discourse. The social responsibility of higher education institutions in the conditions of the war between russia and Ukraine and the post-war period is to overcome the multidirectional tasks of higher education, concentrate and strengthen efforts to implement social projects, expand directions for the development of interaction between universities and territorial communities, improve the quality of research to restore the state economy and its development. Therefore, there is a need to rethink the ways of direct and indirect influence on society, the country in particular. The purpose of this paper is to determine the level of awareness and readiness for interaction between the university and the community. The study was conducted from January to June 2020 with the participation of 1,050 respondents from 25 regions of Ukraine. According to the conducted survey, the majority of respondents believe that universities should contribute to the development of the community and note the mutual benefit of university-community interaction for universities and local communities. However, the survey results also showed a low participation experience combined with the willingness to participate in activities offered by higher education institutions. Due to the full-scale war, which fundamentally changed the conditions and affected the efficiency of both universities and most communities, the choice of a community involvement model within the third mission of a university, taking into account the pre-war readiness of universities for a productive community and modern military challenges, remains relevant.
Acknowledgment This contribution is prepared in the framework of the realization the Erasmus+ KA 2 CBHE project “Universities-Communities: Strengthening Cooperation” (Grant Agreement 101083077) and with the support and funding under Researchers at Risk Fellowships Programme led by the British Academy in partnership with the Academy of Medical Sciences, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Royal Society and Council for At-Risks Academics (CARA). The European Commission’s support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents, which reflect the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.
Forecast modeling a time series of water reservoir levels using exponential smoothing method
Authors: Souza Lydiane
Published: February 2024

Exponential smoothing (ES) is a time series forecasting method that presents the forecast based on trend and seasonality components. In this work, we study the behavior of two time series that describe the level of the water reservoirs of the Descoberto and Santa Maria dams. We trained the fifteen models present in the Pregels taxonomy, the criterion for choosing the model consists of the model with the lowest Akaike information criterion. The results indicate that the exponential smoothing model with damped additive trend and additive seasonality best describes both time series.
League of Legends: Real-Time Result Prediction
Authors: Junior Jailson , Campelo Cláudio
Published: February 2024

This paper presents a study on the prediction of outcomes in matches of the electronic game League of Legends (LoL) using machine learning techniques. With the aim of exploring the ability to predict real-time results, considering different variables and stages of the match, we highlight the use of unpublished data as a fundamental part of this process. With the increasing popularity of LoL and the emergence of tournaments, betting related to the game has also emerged, making the investigation in this area even more relevant. A variety of models were evaluated and the results were encouraging. A model based on LightGBM showed the best performance, achieving an average accuracy of 81.62% in intermediate stages of the match when the percentage of elapsed time was between 60% and 80%. On the other hand, the Logistic Regression and Gradient Boosting models proved to be more effective in early stages of the game, with promising results. This study contributes to the field of machine learning applied to electronic games, providing valuable insights into realtime prediction in League of Legends. The results obtained may be relevant for both players seeking to improve their strategies and the betting industry related to the game.
Aplicação do Método de Entropia Cruzada em Aprendizagem por Reforço para Controle de Fator de Espalhamento Espectral em Sistemas Internet das Coisas
Authors: Lima Vittor Gomes , Bezerra Carlos Daniel , Vieira Flávio
Published: February 2024

O número de dispositivos de Internet das Coisas (IoT) conectados cresce cada vez mais. Dependendo do cenário na prática, pode ocorrer tráfego intenso de dados no sistema de comunicação, dificultando que o seu desempenho se mantenha adequado devido aos congestionamentos e perdas de pacote por colisão. Este trabalho propõe um algoritmo inteligente baseado em aprendizado por reforço para atuar no espalhamento espectral da tecnologia LoRa de forma que a vazão da rede seja aumentada e o número de colisões de pacotes seja reduzido. É proposto utilizar o método de Entropia Cruzada associado à aprendizagem por reforço profundo para essa aplicação. A metodologia de pesquisa é por meio de simulações computacionais, implementação e validação do algoritmo proposto. Os resultados apontam para uma técnica de otimização e controle promissora comparada a outros algoritmos de aprendizagem por reforço profundo, principalmente para um número elevado de dispositivos.
Optimal valve closing law for improved water hammer control: a case from a water supply pipeline in Guelma, Algeria
Authors: Toumi Abdelouaheb , Sekiou Fateh
Published: February 2024

Finding the most suitable closing law is essential to decrease the shock wave pressure caused by transient flow and minimize the potential damage to equipment. The closure of a valve can occur instantly, rapidly, or gradually, and the appropriate law can be convex, linear, or concave, depending on various factors. These factors include the pipe's characteristics (type, diameter, roughness, and length), the conveyed fluid (nature and temperature), and operating conditions (pressure and flow rate). Other factors that receive less attention, such as the duration of slow closure and the impact of soil load on the pipe, are also considered in this study. The main focus of this article is to investigate how the optimal law evolves based on the time it takes for a valve to gradually close, specifically in the case of a valve located at the end of an underground gravity supply pipe. The findings reveal that when the slow closure time (t) exceeds 0.50 times the return period (t4), the exponent of the optimal law becomes a damped periodic function. Each closure time corresponds to a unique optimal law, and as the valve closure time increases, the range of optimal laws becomes narrower.
Discharge formula based on brink depth over sharp-crested weirs
Authors: Alomari Nashwan K. , Khaleel Moayad S. , Mohammed Ahmed Y. , Juma Inaam A.
Published: February 2024

Weirs are among the most essential hydraulic structures for measuring water discharge in open channels. The prediction of water discharge over weirs should be as precise and straightforward measured as feasible. The experimental investigation of flow prediction over varied heights of a conventional rectangular sharp-crested weir was conducted in the present work. The investigation evaluated five ratios of weir height to length, P/b, of 0.33, 0.4, 0.47, 0.53, and 0.6, different water discharges, Q, of up to 17.25 L/s, and different bed slopes, S, between 0.001 and 0.01. The experiment's findings reveal that a change in the bed slope has no significant effect on the brink depth, hb, for a constant water discharge. However, it influences the head over the weir, h, which is usually measured upstream of the weir location and used to predict water discharge. A simple, accurate formula was developed for predicting water discharge over rectangular sharp-crested weirs depending on the brink depth with mean absolute percent error (MAPE) and root-mean-square error (RMSE) of 1.714% and 0.229, respectively. In addition to having a simple form, the developed formula performs well, is unaffected by the bed slope, and applies to a wide range of h/P values, from 0.158 to 0.945.
Occurrence and ecological risk of PAHs in urban road runoff in Beijing
Authors: Zhang Xiaoran , Ji Hongming , Yan Lei , Liu Junfeng , Wang Shiyu , Zhang Ziyang , Tan Chaohong , Li Haiyan , Hu Yuansheng
Published: February 2024

The occurrence and ecological risks of 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in different types of urban road runoff in Beijing during two typical rainfall events were studied. The average concentration of PAHs in road runoff particulate was in the order of Guanyuanqiao Road (ring road, 15,175 ng/L) > Huayuanqiao Road (primary road, 4,792 ng/L) > Dongcheng Alley (alley, 4,774 ng/L) > Nansihuan Viaduct (viaduct, 770 ng/L), much higher than dissolved PAHs. The total concentration of ∑16PAHs decreased with runoff scouring. Rainfall conditions and the accumulation of PAHs in the early rainfall period show a significant impact on PAHs pollution. The event mean concentration range of PAHs is 674–21,596 ng/L, following in the order of ring road > primary road > alley > viaduct. The proportion of four-ring PAHs was the highest. The first flush effect of PAHs is found in both rainfall events, and the effect of different ring PAHs is relatively similar. The content of PAHs is positively correlated with the amount of total organic carbon and suspended substance in runoff (r2> 0.72). The ecological risk assessment indicated that PAHs in road runoff except viaduct road corresponded to high risk.
Uremic Toxins Elimination from Simulated Intestinal Serum with Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Coupled with Molecularly Imprinted Polymers and Amino Linker
Authors: Nazmi Miardan Leila , Rezaii Ebrahim , Mahkam Mehrdad , Khosroshahi Hamid Tayebi
Published: February 2024

Background:

One of the most researched issues is the elimination of uremic toxins from the human body. These toxins can build up and lead to catastrophic issues including renal failure. To get rid of them, absorbents like activated carbon, zeolites, and other minerals are frequently utilized.

Methods:

Mesoporous silica nanoparticles functionalized with (3-Aminopropyl) triethoxysilane (APTES) linker (MSN-NH2) and mesoporous silica nanoparticles grafted with molecularly imprinted polymers (MSN-MIP) from the previous study were examined in this study to determine how well they absorbed urea, creatinine, and uric acid in a simulated intestinal serum.

Results:

MSN-MIP's large surface area (879.12 (m2/g)) and volume of pores (0.8475 (cm3/g)) made removal results that were satisfactory in the simulated serum. Additionally, MSN-MIP demonstrated a high urea adsorption capacity (qm = 1836.45 mg/g). Creatinine (qm = 1529.5 mg/g) and uric acid (qm = 1210.6 mg/g) were absorbed via NH-MSN2, which demonstrated a noticeable potential for absorption. The results of cell viability test for the first 72 hours, showed that the use of these absorbents in hemodialysis systems is acceptable.

Conclusion:

Synthesized adsorbents can be utilized in the hemodialysis system since the results of the cell viability test also showed that the percentage of cell viability was extremely high up to 72 hours.
Unraveling the Therapeutic Potential of Muscle Strengthening Exercises for Reversing Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Samsudeen Haajeera , De Varaj Shree Pavithra , Kandasamy Krishnaveni
Published: February 2024

Background:

Millions of people worldwide are affected by the serious consequences
of diabetes mellitus, which is a major global health concern. We analyze the possibility of muscle-
strengthening activities as an appropriate therapeutic strategy for controlling the progression
of diabetes mellitus in this comprehensive review. In this review, we explore the molecular processes
underlying the glucose uptake in skeletal muscle, revealing how exercise can improve insulin
sensitivity and glucose homeostasis.

Methodology:

Articles published between 2010 and 2023 were analyzed in detail by using bibliographic
databases like PubMed, Medline, and Scopus. The most commonly searched terms
were "muscle strengthening exercises," "diabetes mellitus," "insulin resistance," "glucose uptake,"
"skeletal muscle," and even "exercise therapy." The inclusion criteria were randomized
controlled trials, observational studies, and systematic reviews. This allowed for the selection of
sources that were related to the topic at hand and were reliable.

Results:

This review highlights the benefits of exercise for diabetes mellitus, elucidating the positive
effects of acute and regular exercise on glucose uptake in skeletal muscle. It also analyzes
the impact of various exercise modalities, including aerobic and resistance exercises, on glucose
metabolism in individuals with and without type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, this review examines
the effectiveness of combining aerobic and resistance training for optimal diabetes management.

Conclusion:

Our analysis reveals promising evidence supporting the role of resistance training
in diabetes mellitus reversal. Regular resistance exercise has been shown to improve glycemic
control, insulin sensitivity, and muscle function in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Combining
aerobic and resistance exercises appears to be more effective than single-mode training in managing
blood glucose levels and enhancing overall metabolic health. However,
Resistance training implementation challenges, as well as potential exercise contraindications in
diabetic patients, warrant further studies.
Xanthine Oxidoreductase in the Pathogenesis of Endothelial Dysfunction: An Update
Authors: Mudgal Rajat , Singh Sanjiv
Published: February 2024

Xanthine oxidoreductase (XOR) is a rate-limiting enzyme in the formation of uric acid (UA) and is involved in the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Overproduction of ROS has been linked to the pathogenesis of hypertension, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular disease, with multiple studies over the last 30 years demonstrating that XOR inhibition is beneficial. The involvement of XOR and its constituents in the advancement of chronic inflammation and ROS, which are responsible for endothelial dysfunction, is the focus of this evidence-based review. An overabundance of XOR products and ROS appears to drive the inflammatory response, resulting in significant endothelium damage. It has also been demonstrated that XOR activity and ED are connected. Diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease are all associated with endothelial dysfunction. ROS mainly modifies the activity of vascular cells and can be important in normal vascular physiology as well as the development of vascular disease. Suppressing XOR activity appears to decrease endothelial dysfunction, probably because it lessens the generation of reactive oxygen species and the oxidative stress brought on by XOR. Although there has long been a link between higher vascular XOR activity and worse clinical outcomes, new research suggests a different picture in which positive results are mediated by XOR enzymatic activity. Here in this study, we aimed to review the association between XOR and vascular endothelial dysfunction. The prevention and treatment approaches against vascular endothelial dysfunction in atherosclerotic disease.
Immunoinformatic Analysis of Leishmania Major gp46 Protein and
Potential Targets for Vaccination against Leishmaniasis
Authors: Hafezi Ahmadi Mohammad Reza , Mamizadeh Mina , Siamian Davood , Touyeh Mehdi Ali Asghari , Shams Morteza , Rashidi Yasaman
Published: February 2024

Background:

Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a parasitic disease with a significant
burden in the Old World countries.

Objective:

In the current study, some of the primary biochemical properties and IFN-γ inducing
epitopes with specific binding capacity to human and mouse MHC alleles were predicted for
Leishmania major gp46 antigenic protein.

Methods:

Several online servers were used to predict physico-chemical traits, allergenicity, antigenicity,
transmembrane domain and signal peptide, subcellular localization, post-translational
modifications (PTMs), secondary and tertiary structures, tertiary model refining with validations.
Also, IEDB web server was used to predict mouse/human cytotoxic T-lymphocyte (CTL)
and helper T-lymphocyte (HTL) epitopes.

Results:

The 33.25 kDa protein was stable, hydrophilic, antigenic, while non-allergenic, with
enhanced thermotolerance and 45 PTM sites. The secondary structure encompassed a random
coil, followed by extended strands and helices. Ramachandran-based analysis of the refined
model showed 73.1%, 21.6%, 3.4% and 1.9% of residues in the most favored, additional allowed,
generously-allowed and disallowed regions, respectively. Epitope screening demonstrated
4 HTL epitopes against seemingly protective HLA alleles, 5 HTL epitopes against the HLA
reference set, 3 human CTL epitopes and a number of mouse MHC-restricted epitopes.

Conclusion:

This paper provides insights into the bioinformatics characteristics of the L. major
gp46 protein as a promising vaccine candidate.
Android-based learning media development with iSpring Suite application in pastry course
Authors: Ananda Febri , Elida Elida , Kasmita Kasmita , Irfan Dedy
Published: February 2024

The utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is one of the things needed in the education era for effective learning. This study aims to produce Android application-based media using iSpring Suite in feasible pastry courses based on the values and tests of validity, practicality, and effectiveness. The development research used the 4D model (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate). The limited trial of Android application media was conducted on 30 Department of Family Welfare Science, Concentration of Catering students at Universitas Negeri Padang who were taking pastry courses. Data collection instruments used validation sheets, evaluation questions, and student response questionnaires. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively and quantitatively. The results showed that the validation value of the material expert was 0.758 with the valid category, and the validation of the media expert was 0.833 with the valid category. The practicality value gets a score of 3.06 with a practical category. The effectiveness value is obtained from the evaluation results of the control class and the experimental class. Hypothesis testing was carried out using the t-test with the Independent Samples Test method. The t-test results show the t-count value (12.0228) t-table (2.0167), so Ho is accepted. This means there is a difference in the value of the control and experimental classes. The effect size calculation obtained a value of 3.13, so based on the applicable criteria, this effect size value is included in the very high category. Based on these results, the application-based learning media using iSpring Suite is declared feasible based on validity, practicality, and effectiveness as a learning media.
Factors Associated With Perception of Stigma Among Parents of Children With Cleft Lip and Palate: Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Zhang Yanan , Zhang Xinwen , Jiang Jinzhuo , Xie Wanhua , Xiang Daoman
Published: February 2024

Background

Parents of children with cleft lip with or without cleft palate (CL/P) often face stigmatization, which has a significant impact on their quality of life and mental health. However, to date, there is a lack of comprehensive, multicenter empirical research on parents of children with CL/P in China, particularly those with large-scale samples.

Objective

This study aimed to identify major factors that contribute to the perception of stigma experienced by parents of children with CL/P.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted. A total of 104 parents of children diagnosed with CL/P in 2 hospitals were selected by convenience sampling. Demographics and disease information, the Chinese Perception of Stigma Questionnaire, the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, and the Social Anxiety Scale were used in this study. Descriptive statistics, t tests, and one-way ANOVA were used to compare the differences between participants’ demographic information and perception of stigma. Multivariable linear regression was performed to assess associations between demographic factors, social anxiety, depression, and perception of stigma.

Results

The mean scores for the dimensions of perception of stigma, depression, and social anxiety were 22.97 (SD 9.21), 38.34 (SD 8.25), and 22.86 (SD 6.69), respectively. Depression and social anxiety were positively associated with discrimination, while surgery status was a negatively associated variable. Parents with a college education or higher had significantly lower levels of perceived stigma compared to parents with a junior high school education (all P values <.05). These 4 factors explained 40.4% of the total model variance (F8=9.726; P<.001; R2=0.450; adjusted R2=0.404).

Conclusions

Our findings highlight a concerning trend of diminished quality of life among parents of children with CL/P. Factors such as parents’ education level, surgery status, depression, and social anxiety are shown to influence the level of stigma experienced. Implementing comprehensive nursing care and providing presurgical support are effective strategies for alleviating parents’ social anxiety, reducing perceived stigma, and preventing depression.
Internet Use and Effects on Mental Well-being During the Lockdown Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Younger Versus Older Adults: Observational Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)
Authors: Yu Chou Chuen , Tou Nien Xiang , Low James Alvin
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Majority of individuals, including both younger and older adults, had to adapt to digital means to cope with lockdown measures and pandemic-induced lifestyle changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. While internet accessibility was beneficial during the pandemic, existing literature suggests that excessive use could lead to the rise of problematic internet use in adolescents and younger adults. However, the effects on older adults remain unclear.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to examine differences in internet use during the lockdown phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and explore how age differences in mental health could be explained by time spent on the internet.

METHODS

A door-to-door survey of a nationally representative sample of 602 adults in Singapore was carried out using computer-assisted personal interviewing during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic (October to November 2020). Participants were categorized into younger (21-59 years old) and older (60 years or above) age groups. We assessed self-reported measures of depression, anxiety, and stress; psychosocial adaptability; ability to perform essential activities; social support; health status; digital media use patterns, and time spent on the internet. Procedures complied with existing safe distancing measures.

RESULTS

Older adults reported being less able to use digital platforms to meet needs and acquire information updates compared with younger adults during the lockdown period of the pandemic. Older adults spent significantly less time on the internet for both work and personal uses per day (mean 146.00 min, SD 9.18 min) compared with younger adults (mean 433.27 min, SD 14.32 min). Significant age differences in depression, anxiety, and stress were found, with younger adults showing poorer mental health. Mediation analysis showed that age differences in depression, anxiety, and stress were partially explained by time spent on the internet. These variables together explained 43%, 40%, and 40% of the variances in depression, anxiety, and stress scores, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS

The findings showed that younger adults spent significantly more time on the internet compared with older adults during the lockdown phase of the pandemic. They were also ahead in their ability to use digital resources to meet needs and engage socially compared with older adults. Despite this, the mental health of younger adults was poor, and this was partially accounted for by the amount of time spent on the internet. Since past research suggests that excessive time spent on the internet could lead to disordered use, the benefits brought by digital technologies could have been attenuated during the lockdown phase of the pandemic. Considering this potential negative effect, it is imperative to educate both young and old adults in the appropriate use of information and communication technology.
Does Exposure to ChatGPT Change How Users Interact with a Motivational-Interviewing Chatbot? An Experimental Study (Preprint)
Authors: Zhu Jiading , Dong Alec , Wang Cindy , Veldhuizen Scott , Abdelwahab Mohamed , Brown Andrew , Selby Peter , Rose Jonathan
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

The worldwide introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022 may have changed how its users perceive and interact with other chatbots. This possibility may confound the comparison of responses to pre-ChatGPT and post-ChatGPT iterations of pre-existing chatbots, in turn affecting the direction of their evolution. Before the release of ChatGPT, we created a therapeutic chatbot, MIBot, whose goal is to use Motivational Interviewing (MI) to guide smokers towards making the decision to quit smoking. We were concerned that measurements going forward would not be comparable to those in the past, impacting the evaluation of future changes to the chatbot.

OBJECTIVE

Explore changes in how users interact with MIBot after the release of ChatGPT, and quantify the impact as a function of users’ familiarity with ChatGPT.

METHODS

We compared user interactions with MIBot prior to ChatGPT’s release and 6 months after the release. Participants (n=143) were recruited through an online platform in November of 2022, prior to the release of ChatGPT, to converse with MIBot, in an experiment we refer to as MI v5.2. In May of 2023, a set of (n=129) different participants were recruited to interact with the same version of MIBot, and asked additional questions about their familiarity with ChatGPT, in the experiment called MI v5.2A. We fit a logistic regression model for “ChatGPT Exposure”. We also fit two linear regression models for “Familiarity with ChatGPT”, one with MI v5.2A only and another with both cohorts, on relevant effect variables.

RESULTS

Fully 64% of the MI v5.2A cohort had used ChatGPT, with 51% using it on a regular basis. In the logistic regression model, ChatGPT exposure is negatively correlated to satisfaction with MIBot (β = -1.8, P = .005). In both linear regression models, familiarity with ChatGPT is positively correlated to change in confidence to quit smoking (MI v5.2A only: β = 4.1, P < .001; both cohorts: β = 1.7, P = .002) and average response length (MI v5.2A only: β = 1.0, P = .02; both cohorts: β = 0.73, P = .010), and negatively correlated with satisfaction with MIBot (MI v5.2A only: β = -16, P = .03; both cohorts: β = -14, P < .001).

CONCLUSIONS

The widespread reach of ChatGPT has changed how users interact with MIBot. Users exposed to ChatGPT are less satisfied with MIBot in general. Moreover, users with a higher familiarity with ChatGPT offer longer responses (especially to Yes/No questions), are more strongly influenced by MIBot, and are even less satisfied with MIBot.

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IMPLEMENTASI LEAN SIX SIGMA UNTUK MENURUNKAN VARIASI DAN WAKTU PROSES PENGADAAN OBAT DI INSTALASI FARMASI RUMAH SAKIT ISLAM AMAL SEHAT SRAGEN
Authors: Gwen Meyta Radhila , Erna Kristin  , Firman
Published: February 2024

Background: Drug management needs to be done to prevent stock out, over stock, and drug purchases due to emergency conditions. Reports of drug management problems at Amal Sehat Sragen Hospital are stock outs resulting in immediate drug purchases and patients do not get the drug as they should. Lean Six Sigma combines two methodologies to help speed up certain processes so they can solve problems faster while creating more value for customers. When combined, these create a powerful methodology for managing a business and completing tasks on time, on budget, saving money, adding value and increasing productivity.

Objectives: Assessing the implementation of Lean Six Sigma to reduce variation and processing time for drug procurement at the Pharmacy Installation of Amal Sehat Sragen Hospital.

Methods: The method used in this study is a mixed methods with a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach.

Results: The results of the sample data that has variations and processing time are correlated with criticality, cost, and performance values to obtain Importance Index (II) values. Calculation of Importance Index (II), before implementation, 3 items with high Importance Index (II) values were obtained, namely "Gabapentin 300mg" (8.7), "Metformin 500mg (11.8), and "Lisinopril 5mg" (10.7) which decreased after implementation to “Gabapentin 300mg” (4.5), “Metformin 500mg (3.2), and “Lisinopril 5mg” (5.3). Assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of drug procurement by measuring the lead time in cycle I was 9 days 23 hours 25 minutes, decreasing to 4 days 7 hours 50 minutes in cycle III. The efficiency measure based on the Value-added ratio (VAR) in cycle I was 14% and increased to 34% in cycle III.

Conclusions: The implementation of Lean Six Sigma with DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) and Participatory Action Research approaches (three cycles) was able to reduce variations in the drug procurement process (critical criteria, performance, and cost) and overall lead time in the drug procurement process at Amal Sehat Sragen Hospital.
HUBUNGAN KEPUASAN KOMPENSASI, MOTIVASI KERJA, DAN KINERJA PERAWAT DI RS AKADEMIK UGM
Authors: Tyas Rosyida Avicennianing , Meliala Andreasta
Published: February 2024

Background: Nurses are the largest human resource that has a big impact on the quality of health services to patients. Good nurse performance will result in good quality health services as well. Employee performance will increase if employees are satisfied with the compesation they receive and have high work motivation. UGM Academic Hospital began implementing a remuneration system in October 2021, but there are still pros and cons to its implementation. After the remuneration system was implemented, there was no significant improvement in nurse’s performance. Various problems that occur in terms of employment status and work environment can also affect nurse’s work motivation.

Objective: To measure the relationship between remuneration system satisfaction, work motivation and nurse performance at UGM Academic Hospital.

Method: Case study research with an explanatory design. Quantitative data was obtained from the results of filling out questionnaires and documentation studies. Qualitative data was obtained from in-depth interviews with representatives of nurses, other professions (doctors), representatives of room heads, heads of nursing, HR directors, and the remuneration team.

Results: The level of work motivation of UGM Academic Hospital nurses was classified as medium and tended to be high, as many as 86.5% were in the medium category, while the other 13.5% were in the high category. The level of compensation satisfaction classified as medium tends to be low, as much as 60.1% is in the medium category, while the other 39.9% is in the low category. The results of the Spearman's Rank Correlation test on work motivation and performance show a p-value of 0.814 with a correlation coefficient of 0.018, while test on compensation satisfaction and performance show a p-value of 0.484 with a correlation coefficient of 0.053.

Conclusion: There is no relationship between work motivation and compensation satisfaction on the performance of UGM Academic Hospital nurses.
El perrito llanero mexicano (Cynomys mexicanus) en Zacatecas, México
Authors: González Uribe Dino Ulises , González López Héctor Darío , Malacara Herrera Irasema del Rosario , Uvalle Sauceda José Isidro
Published: February 2024

Actualmente, el rango geográfico de Cynomys mexicanus se restringe a los estados de Coahuila, Nuevo León y San Luis Potosí, donde hay presencia de colonias activas de la especie categorizada en peligro de extinción; se afirma que hay colonias activas en Zacatecas. El objetivo del estudio fue validar la presencia de C. mexicanus en el rango de distribución histórica en Zacatecas a través de revisión de literatura, bases de datos geográficos, consulta en ChatGPT y recorridos de campo. Los resultados mostraron traslocaciones de la especie en Tanque Nuevo con 39.78 ha, en Concepción del Oro con 3.42 ha y Ciénega de Rocamontes con 1.95 ha, las tres en Zacatecas. La primera se encuentra aislada y a un promedio de 26.60 km de las colonias activas de San Luis Potosí y a más de 36 km de Concepción del Oro y Ciénega de Rocamontes. Estas últimas están separadas por 1.25 km y a más de 60 km de las colonias activas de San Luis Potosí. El Área Natural Protegida La Mojonera tiene más del 90 % de su superficie en San Luis Potosí y el restante en Zacatecas, las colonias activas de las inmediaciones del área natural protegida fueron algunas de San Luis Potosí y no de Zacatecas, es decir, hubo confusión geográfica en la interpretación de los registros de los estudios reportados. La consulta en ChatGPT dió información errónea, sus fuentes de información fueron falsas en un 100 % y las ubicaciones geográficas dadas estuvieron alejadas a más de 100 km de las traslocaciones en Zacatecas.
Casos de albinismo y leucismo en la Jutía conga (Capromys pilorides) en Cuba central
Authors: Amaro-Valdés Seriocha , Ramírez-Guerra Luis A. , Hernández-Pérez Ernesto , Febles-Acosta Jaime , Pereira-Vallejo Juan , Rozada-Alfonso Oscar , Gómez-Mantilla Nelson
Published: February 2024

La jutía conga, Capromys pilorides, es el roedor autóctono de Cuba con mayor variabilidad fenotípica y en ella se han identificado cuatro patrones básicos de la coloración del pelaje. Estos patrones de coloración se presentan ampliamente a nivel inter– e intrapoblacional en el archipiélago cubano. Sin embargo, los registros de anomalías hipopigmentarias (albinismo o leucismo) han sido muy escasos, pobremente documentados y distantes en el tiempo. En esta nota damos a conocer doce nuevos casos con estas anomalías cromáticas, nueve con albinismo y tres con leucismo, en la jutía conga en la región central de Cuba.
Gubernamentalidad neoliberal soft: el caso de la educación superior pública en México
Authors: Castelao-Huerta Isaura
Published: February 2024

El objetivo de este artículo es presentar, a partir de una revisión de literatura publicada principalmente entre 1994 y 2018, cómo se ha puesto en marcha la neoliberalización de la educación superior pública en México de una manera soft. Este proceso de neoliberalización, iniciado en 1982, incluye que la cobertura se haya dejado de lado al haber colocado el énfasis en la calidad de la educación, lo que ha provocado que proliferen universidades tecnológicas y privadas; que el financiamiento que reciben las instituciones no sea constante, lo que ha facilitado los procesos de estratificación/precarización del personal docente; y, que las constantes evaluaciones, vinculadas al financiamiento, se hayan convertido en un mecanismo de control estatal.
Educación musical más allá del aula: intervención en aula hospitalaria en la formación inicial de maestras y maestros
Authors: Muñoz-Muñoz Juan-Rafael , González-Martín Javier
Published: February 2024

El aprendizaje de la música debe ser globalizado, contextualizado, participativo, creativo y funcional. Para ello es necesario sacar la enseñanza de la Educación Musical del aula para constatar cómo puede tener una gran influencia en su entorno, al tiempo que el alumnado pueda aplicar lo que aprende en clase en situaciones reales. En la Universidad de Almería, desde las asignaturas encargadas al área de Educación Musical, desarrollamos diferentes intervenciones de Aprendizaje-Servicio (ApS) que tienen esta finalidad. Una de estas estrategias son los conciertos para alumnado hospitalizado. A través de este tipo de intervenciones de ApS, el alumnado puede aprender de una forma más gratificante y funcional que presta un servicio al mismo tiempo que hace felices a los demás. En ellas han participado un total de 397 estudiantes de los grados de Maestro en Educación Infantil y Educación Primaria. Como estudio de caso e intervención de ApS, así como para la recolección de la información se siguieron las pautas de Puig et al. (2006).
Reseña del libro Formación Inicial Docente en tiempos de pandemia en Chile, editado por Roxana Balbontín, Roberto Canales, Mario Garay, Maritza Aburto, Patricio Rivera y Virginia Aranda
Authors: Mora-Olate María-Loreto , Castro-Cifuentes Mauricio-Alejandro
Published: February 2024

La obra ofrece experiencias de docencia universitaria en formación inicial docente (FID) en Chile desarrolladas durante la pandemia por COVID-19 en los años 2020 y 2021. El análisis permitió agrupar los quince capítulos en las siguientes secciones: experiencias de estudiantes de Pedagogía y de docentes; programa de acceso a la Pedagogía; currículum, didáctica y evaluación; diversidad e inclusión; educación parvularia y formación matemática; formación integral y, formación práctica. El libro aporta a la línea de investigación en docencia universitaria en FID, aspecto relevante si se considera la necesidad urgente de su mejora como desafío para América Latina.
Proper motion of Cygnus Loop shock filaments
Authors: Vucetic M. , Milanovic N. , Urosevic D. , Raymond J. , Onic D. , Milosevic S. , Petrov N.
Published: February 2024

We determined the shock speed in the Galactic supernova remnant Cygnus Loop,
using the proper motion of its optical filaments and the latest estimate of
its distance. The proper motion was measured by comparing H? images of the
remnant observed in two epochs: 1993 (Kitt Peak National Observatory) and
2018/2019 (National Astronomical Observatory Rozhen and Astronomical Station
Vidojevica). We derived shock speed for 35 locations along different
filaments, which is twice as much as in earlier studies of the north-eastern
part of the Cygnus Loop. For the first time, we have measured the shock
speed of the radiative filaments in this region. Three of the analyzed
locations where we measured the proper motion of filaments are radiative,
based on their presence in [SII] images from the second epoch. The other
filaments are non-radiative. The speed we obtained for the non-radiative
filaments is in the range of 240{650 km s-1, with an estimate for the
uncertainty of 70 km s-1. These values are mostly in agreement with previous
studies. The radiative filaments have lower speeds of 100-160 ?70 km s-1,
which is in agreement with the assumption that they are older in
evolutionary terms. This clear distinction between the speed of the two
types of filaments proves that [SII] emission can be used for identifying
radiative filaments in supernova remnants.
Short versus conventional straight stem in uncemented total hip arthroplasty: functional outcomes up to 5 years and survival up to 12 years: secondary results of a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Van Beers Loes W A H , Scheijbeler Esther , Van Oldenrijk Jakob , Geerdink Carel H , Niers Bob B A M , Willigenburg Nienke W , Poolman Rudolf W
Published: February 2024

Background and purpose: To date, the mid- and long-term outcomes of the Collum Femoris Preserving (CFP) stem compared with conventional straight stems are unknown. We aimed to compare physical function at a 5-year follow-up and implant survival at an average of 10-year follow-up in an randomized controlled trial (RCT).Methods: This is a secondary report of a double-blinded RCT in 2 hospitals. Patients aged 18–70 years with hip osteoarthritis undergoing an uncemented primary THA were randomized to a CFP or a Zweymüller stem. Patient-reported outcomes, clinical tests, and radiographs were collected at baseline, 2, 3, 4, and 5 years postoperatively. Primary outcome was the Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS) function in activities of daily living (ADL) subscale. Secondary outcomes were other patient-reported outcomes, clinical tests, adverse events, and implant survival. Kaplan–Meier and competing risk survival analyses were performed with data from the Dutch Arthroplasty Registry.Results: We included 150 patients. Mean difference between groups on the HOOS ADL subscale at 5 years was –0.07 (95% confidence interval –5.1 to 4.9). Overall survival was 92% for the CFP and 96% for the Zweymüller stem. No significant difference was found.Conclusion: No significant differences were found in physical function at 5-year and implant survival at 10-year follow-up between the CFP and Zweymüller stems. When taking cup revisions into account, the CFP group showed clinically inferior survival.