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Exploring dual career quality implementation at European higher education institutions: Insights from university experts
Authors: Izzicupo Pascal , Di Baldassarre Angela , Ghinassi Barbara , Abelkalns Ilvis , Bisenieks Ugis , Sánchez-Pato Antonio , Cánovas-Alvarez Francisco José , Figueiredo António J. , García-Roca Juan Alfonso , Leiva-Arcas Alejandro , Meroño Lourdes , Paegle Anda , Radu Liliana-Elisabeta , Rus Cristian-Mihail , Rusu Oana-Mihaela , Sarmento Hugo , Stonis Janis , Vaquero-Cristóbal Raquel , Vaz Vasco , Doupona Mojca , Capranica Laura ,   on behalf of the More Than Gold Consortium
Published: November 2022

Introduction

This paper examines the convergence of the opinions of European higher education institution (HEI) experts on possible implementation of dual career policies and provision areas at university level.

Methods

An online 32-item questionnaire encompassing 26 dual career aspects collected the opinion of European HEI experts as the last phase of a Delphi method preceded by i) focus groups with student-athletes who aimed to identify needs for dual careers and ii) a workshop with 21 dual career experts to generate the statements to be included in the survey. Seventy-one HEI experts from 12 EU member states participated in the survey, rating each dual career aspect identified in previous phases.

Results

The relative position of each aspect has been plotted based on relevance (x-axis) and feasibility (y-axis). The Quadrant IV of the resulting scatterplots identified the following nine aspects rated as highly relevant and highly feasible for implementation: tutorship/mentorship, psychological support, programmes based on integration of academic departments and sports services, and adaptable programmes to the needs of each student-athletes (assistance/tutorship area), individual study plans and distance learning (curricula requirements area), publicity for student-athletes and initiatives for increasing the awareness of student-athletes and knowledge of dual career issues (social support area), and access to educational facilities (logistic support area).

Discussion and conclusions

The HEI experts’ views represent a coherent and useful starting point to develop a deep understanding of the considered 26 aspects founded on a phenomenological lifeworld-led approach and emphasizes the need for a minimum standard for dual career policies and provisions.
A cross-sectional study of the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on camped refugees in Ghana
Authors: Sakyi Barbara , Amoako Johnson Fiifi
Published: November 2022

Vulnerable populations such as camped refugees are often exposed to spread of infectious diseases because of their living conditions, limited resources available to them and exclusion from social services. This study examined the psychological state of camped refugees in Ghana during the COVID-19 pandemic and how their background characteristics predict the severity of the pandemic’s psychological impact. It covered 763 refugees aged 15 years and above resident in two (Krisan = 316 and Ampain = 447) camps. Nine COVID-19 Anxiety Scale indicators were used to examine the psychological state of camped refugees. A composite indicator was derived to examine the overall psychological impact. Logistic regression was used to examine the factors that were associated with severe psychological impact. The multivariate analysis revealed that sex of the respondent, marital status and age of head of household were the only socio-demographic factors associated with having a severe psychological impact of the pandemic. There was very strong evidence that respondents who had moderate (OR = 1.74, 95% CI = 1.12, 2.7) and high (OR = 1.66, 95% CI = 1.05, 2.63) knowledge of the disease had increased odds of severe psychological impact. Also, those with moderate (OR = 2.97, 95% CI = 1.78, 4.97) and high (OR = 12.98, 95% CI = 7.86, 21.42) adherence had increased odds of severe psychological impact. None of the pre-existing health conditions and challenges were not significantly associated with severe psychological impact. The limited number of significant socio-demographic covariates suggests that severe psychological impact of the pandemic was a problem in the general population, and thus interventions should target the general population of camped refugees. Also, health education should not only focus on enhancing knowledge and promoting preventive measures but also on managing psychological distress.
Decrease in medial meniscal extrusion after physical therapy to improve knee pain and range of motion in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A retrospective study
Authors: Yoshizuka Hisayoshi , Taniguchi Takanori , Fukuta Kensuke , Mitsutake Tsubasa , Honda Shigenobu
Published: November 2022

Background

Medial meniscal extrusion (MME) is the medial displacement of the meniscus, which extends beyond the tibial margin. Studies have shown an association between MME and knee pain and that surgical treatment can reduce the extent of MME. Here, we describe the beneficial effects of physical therapy as a feasible conservative treatment for MME.

Methods

Data of 30 patients with knee osteoarthritis who underwent stretching of the semimembranosus tendon and passive range of motion (ROM) exercises twice a week for 8 weeks were retrospectively analyzed. MME was the measured distance between the medial meniscus and the line connecting the medial borders of the femur and tibia using ultrasound. Ultrasound findings of surrounding tissues, including the deep posterior bundle of the medial collateral ligament (dMCL), were recorded. Additionally, knee extension ROM was measured, and inner knee pain when walking was evaluated using a numerical rating scale.

Results

There were significant improvements between the baseline and 8 weeks for MME in the non-weight-bearing position (3.6 ± 0.3 mm vs. 3.0 ± 0.4 mm), MME in the weight-bearing position (4.3 ± 0.4 mm vs. 3.8 ± 0.5 mm), ROM (−12.3° ± 4.1° vs. −3.1° ± 3.8°), and knee pain (7.0 ± 0.9 vs. 1.1 ± 1.4) (each p < 0.001). In almost all cases in which the knee extension ROM improved, the dMCL was bulging at the baseline; after 8 weeks, the dMCL was flattened, suggesting ligament tension on ultrasound imaging.

Conclusion

Stretching of the semimembranosus tendon and passive ROM exercises may reduce the extent of MME in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The ultrasound findings suggest that improvement in knee extension ROM may have led to the re-acquisition of MCL tension, which may have influenced MME reduction. Therefore, physical therapy may be a feasible conservative treatment for the reduction of MME.
Positive mental health and mindfulness as protective factors against addictive social media use during the COVID-19 outbreak
Authors: Brailovskaia Julia , Margraf Jürgen
Published: November 2022

The outbreak of COVID-19 caused high psychological burden for many people. Some people tend to excessive social media use (SMU) to escape the negative emotions which can foster addictive tendencies. The present study investigated positive mental health (PMH) and mindfulness as protective factors that could reduce the risk for addictive SMU. Data of 1,049 participants from Germany were assessed via online surveys in autumn 2021. The current results reveal a positive relationship between COVID-19 burden and addictive SMU. Both were negatively linked to PMH and mindfulness. In a moderated mediation analysis, the relationship between COVID-19 burden and addictive SMU was mediated by PMH. Mindfulness moderated the association between PMH and addictive SMU. The COVID-19 situation can be burdensome and contribute to dysfunctional coping strategies such as addictive SMU. However, PMH and mindfulness serve as protective factors. The protective effect of mindfulness could be especially important for persons with low PMH.
A simple covert hepatic encephalopathy screening model based on blood biochemical parameters in patients with cirrhosis
Authors: Miwa Takao , Hanai Tatsunori , Nishimura Kayoko , Maeda Toshihide , Tajirika Satoko , Imai Kenji , Suetsugu Atsushi , Takai Koji , Yamamoto Mayumi , Shimizu Masahito
Published: November 2022

Aim

Covert hepatic encephalopathy (CHE) adversely affects clinical outcomes in patients with liver cirrhosis, although its diagnosis is difficult. This study aimed to establish a simple CHE screening model based on blood-related biochemical parameters.

Methods

This retrospective study enrolled 439 patients who were assessed for CHE using a neuropsychiatric test between January 2011 and June 2019. A simple CHE (sCHE) score was calculated with hypoalbuminemia (≤ 3.5 g/dL) and hyperammonemia (≥ 80 μg/dL) as 1 point each. The association between sCHE score and CHE or overt hepatic encephalopathy (OHE) was assessed using logistic regression and Fine-Gray competing risk regression models.

Results

Of 381 eligible patients, 79 (21%) were diagnosed with CHE. The distribution of sCHE scores was 48% with 0 point, 33% with 1 point, and 19% with 2 points. Patients with sCHE score ≥ 1 point had a higher prevalence of CHE than those with sCHE score of 0 (27% vs. 14%,P= 0.002). A cut-off value of 1 point showed high discriminative ability for identifying CHE, with a sensitivity of 0.67, specificity of 0.56, positive predictive value of 0.27, and negative predictive value of 0.86. During the median follow-up period of 2.2 years, 58 (15%) patients developed OHE. Multivariate analysis showed that sCHE score ≥ 1 (sub-distribution hazard ratio [SHR], 2.69; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.41–5.15) and CHE (SHR, 2.17; 95% CI, 1.26–3.73) independently predicted OHE.

Conclusions

The sCHE score is a useful screening model for identifying patients with CHE and for predicting OHE occurrence.
Overprescribing among older people near end of life in Ireland: Evidence of prevalence and determinants from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA)
Authors: Matthews Soraya , Moriarty Frank , Ward Mark , Nolan Anne , Normand Charles , Kenny Rose Anne , May Peter
Published: November 2022

International evidence shows that people approaching end of life (EOL) have high prevalence of polypharmacy, including overprescribing. Overprescribing may have adverse side effects for mental and physical health and represents wasteful spending. Little is known about prescribing near EOL in Ireland. We aimed to describe the prevalence of two undesirable outcomes, and to identify factors associated with these outcomes: potentially questionable prescribing, and potentially inadequate prescribing, in the last year of life (LYOL). We used The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing, a biennial nationally representative dataset on people aged 50+ in Ireland. We analysed a sub-sample of participants with high mortality risk and categorised their self-reported medication use as potentially questionable or potentially inadequate based on previous research. We identified mortality through the national death registry (died in <365 days versus not). We used descriptive statistics to quantify prevalence of our outcomes, and we used multivariable logistic regression to identify factors associated with these outcomes. Of 525 observations, 401 (76%) had potentially inadequate and 294 (56%) potentially questionable medications. Of the 401 participants with potentially inadequate medications, 42 were in their LYOL. OF the 294 participants with potentially questionable medications, 26 were in their LYOL. One factor was significantly associated with potentially inadequate medications in LYOL: male (odds ratio (OR) 4.40, p = .004) Three factors were associated with potentially questionable medications in LYOL: male (OR 3.37, p = .002); three or more activities of daily living (ADLs) (OR 3.97, p = .003); and outpatient hospital visits (OR 1.03, p = .02). Thousands of older people die annually in Ireland with potentially inappropriate or questionable prescribing patterns. Gender differences for these outcomes are very large. Further work is needed to identify and reduce overprescribing near EOL in Ireland, particularly among men.
Health, social, and economic characteristics of patients enrolled in a COVID-19 recovery program
Authors: Simkovich Suzanne M. , Ahmed Naheed , Chou Jiling , McCullers Asli , Wisotzky Eric M. , Semel Jennifer , Pellegrino Kathryn , DeLia Derek , Weintraub William S.
Published: November 2022

At least one in five people who recovered from acute COVID-19 have persistent clinical symptoms, however little is known about the impact on quality-of-life (QOL), socio-economic characteristics, fatigue, work and productivity. We present a cross-sectional descriptive characterization of the clinical symptoms, QOL, socioeconomic characteristics, fatigue, work and productivity of a cohort of patients enrolled in the MedStar COVID Recovery Program (MSCRP). Our participants include people with mental and physical symptoms following recovery from acute COVID-19 and enrolled in MSCRP, which is designed to provide comprehensive multidisciplinary care and aid in recovery. Participants completed medical questionnaires and the PROMIS-29, Fatigue Severity Scale, Work and Productivity Impairment Questionnaire, and Social Determinants of Health surveys. Participants (n = 267, mean age 47.6 years, 23.2% hospitalized for COVID-19) showed impaired QOL across all domains assessed with greatest impairment in physical functioning (mean 39.1 ± 7.4) and fatigue (mean 60.6 ±. 9.7). Housing or “the basics” were not afforded by 19% and food insecurity was reported in 14% of the cohort. Participants reported elevated fatigue (mean 4.7 ± 1.1) and impairment with activity, work productivity, and on the job effectiveness was reported in 63%, 61%, and 56% of participants, respectively. Patients with persistent mental and physical symptoms following initial illness report impairment in QOL, socioeconomic hardships, increased fatigue and decreased work and productivity. Our cohort highlights that even those who are not hospitalized and recover from less severe COVID-19 can have long-term impairment, therefore designing, implementing, and scaling programs to focus on mitigating impairment and restoring function are greatly needed.
Mice from lines selectively bred for voluntary exercise are not more resistant to muscle injury caused by either contusion or wheel running
Authors: Kay Jarren C. , Colbath James , Talmadge Robert J. , Garland Theodore
Published: November 2022

Muscle injury can be caused by strenuous exercise, repetitive tasks or external forces. Populations that have experienced selection for high locomotor activity may have evolutionary adaptations that resist exercise-induced injury and/or enhance the ability to cope with injury. We tested this hypothesis with an experiment in which mice are bred for high voluntary wheel running. Mice from four high runner lines run ~three times more daily distance than those from four non-selected control lines. To test recovery from injury by external forces, mice experienced contusion via weight drop on the calf. After injury, running distance and speed were reduced in high runner but not control lines, suggesting that the ability of control mice to run exceeds their motivation. To test effects of injury from exercise, mice were housed with/without wheels for six days, then trunk blood was collected and muscles evaluated for injury and regeneration. Both high runner and control mice with wheels had increased histological indicators of injury in the soleus, and increased indicators of regeneration in the plantaris. High runner mice had relatively more central nuclei (regeneration indicator) than control in the soleus, regardless of wheel access. The subset of high runner mice with the mini-muscle phenotype (characterized by greatly reduced muscle mass and type IIb fibers) had lower plasma creatine kinase (indicator of muscle injury), more markers of injury in the deep gastrocnemius, and more markers of regeneration in the deep and superficial gastrocnemius than normal-muscled individuals. Contrary to our expectations, high runner mice were not more resistant to either type of injury.
Macrosymbionts of starfish Echinaster luzonicus (Gray, 1840) in the waters of a volcanic western Pacific island
Authors: Tseng Li-Chun , Limviriyakul Parinya , Hwang Jiang-Shiou
Published: November 2022

During an investigation program of faunal diversity in the shallow reef zone of the active volcanic island off northeastern Taiwan in July and September 2020, numerous individuals of the starfish Echinaster luzonicus (Gray, 1840) were found, and some individuals were found with associated symbionts. Starfish sampling in the 150-m coral reef zone was undertaken at a depth of 8 m through scuba diving. For each type of potential macrosymbiont, both the dorsal and ventral sides were carefully examined. The prevalence of macrosymbionts on the starfish E. luzonicus was recorded. The most common symbiotic organism on E. luzonicus was the ectoparasitic snail Melanella martinii (A. Adams in Sowerby, 1854), followed by the pontoniine shrimp Zenopontonia soror (Nobili, 1904) and the rare polychaete scaleworm Asterophilia carlae Hanley, 1989. The prevalence ratio with host E. luzonicus was low and varied by 8.62% and 4.35%, 6.03% and 0%, and 0.86% and 0.72% in July and September 2020 for M. martinii, Z. soror, and A. carlae, respectively. The present study is the first to discover the scaleworm A. carlae as a macrosymbiont of the tropical starfish E. luzonicus, with a widespread distribution, off Taiwan’s northeastern coast, an area influenced by the Kuroshio Current.
Experience of switching from a daily to a less frequent administration of injection treatments
Authors: Loftus Jane , Yaworsky Andrew , Roland Carl L. , Turner-Bowker Diane , McLafferty Megan , Su Sylvia , Lamoureux Roger E.
Published: November 2022

Background

Daily injections of recombinant human growth hormone are the standard of care to treat growth failure due to pediatric growth hormone deficiency (GHD). While effective, daily injections are burdensome and can compromise adherence. In recent years, novel injection treatments requiring less frequent administration for growth hormone deficiency (GHD) have been developed. A targeted, pragmatic literature review was conducted to summarize and document the patient experience of moving from daily to less frequent injections, with a specific focus on changing from daily to weekly injection treatments in pediatric GHD (pGHD).

Objective

Explore and describe the patient experience when switching from a daily to a less frequent injection schedule for GHD.

Methods

Targeted literature searches were conducted to identify literature describing the patient experience of moving from a daily to weekly injection in GHD. Supplementary searches were conducted to identify literature describing the patient experience of moving from daily to less frequent injection regimens in other medical conditions.

Results

Across searches, 1,691 abstracts were reviewed and 13 articles were included in the final analysis. These publications reported that patients moving to less frequent injections across a variety of conditions, including GHD, experienced increased convenience and satisfaction, higher adherence rates, fewer adverse events, and improved quality of life. Less frequent injections were also reported to be at least as efficacious as daily treatments.

Conclusions

Less frequent injections in GHD and as other conditions are less burdensome, positively benefit patients, and result in improved adherence that may lead to improved clinical outcomes. Clinicians may consider weekly regimens as an effective alternative for patients, in particular in pGHD, especially when missed injections can negatively impact treatment outcomes. More research is needed to better understand the real-world benefits of injectable therapies that require less frequent administration (e.g., weekly versus daily).
Ultrasound classification of non-mass breast lesions following BI-RADS presents high positive predictive value
Authors: Lin Mingnan , Wu Size
Published: November 2022

Purpose

To investigate the positive predictive value of ultrasound classification of non-mass breast lesions (NMLs) following breast imaging reporting and data system (BI-RADS), and enhance understanding of NMLs.

Materials and methods

Fifty-nine women with 59 ultrasound-detected breast NMLs were finally enrolled. The ultrasound (US) features of breast NMLs were analyzed; the incidence of malignant NMLs was calculated; the malignancy risk stratification of US for breast NMLs was established using BI-RADS.

Results

The incidence of malignant NMLs was 4.59% of all breast carcinoma. Non-ductal hypoechoic area, microcalcifications and posterior shadowing are the main US features of malignant NMLs, and there were significant differences between malignant and benign NMLs for microcalcifications and posterior shadowing. Taking BI-RADS 4B as a cutoff value, the sensitivity, specificity, area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), positive and negative predictive values, and odds ratio of the BI-RADS category were 82.98%,41.67%,0.62,84.78%,38.46% and 3.48, respectively.

Conclusions

Stratifying the malignancy risk of breast NMLs using the BI-RADS the sensitivity and positive and predictive value are promising, but the likelihood of malignancy of malignant NMLs is underestimated, and that of benign NMLs is overestimated. The solution may be that to separate NMLs from breast masses and use different malignancy risk stratification protocols.
Obstructive sleep apnea, myocardial perfusion and myocardial blood flow: A study of older male twins
Authors: Vaccarino Viola , Shah Amit J. , Moncayo Valeria , Nye Jonathon A. , Piccinelli Marina , Ko Yi-An , Ma Xin , Murrah Nancy , Shallenberger Lucy , Driggers Emily , Jajeh Nour , Haffar Ammer , Al-Abboud Omar , Raggi Paolo , Hall Martica H. , Sloan Richard P. , Goldberg Jack , Smith Nicholas L. , Garcia Ernest V. , Quyyumi Arshed A. , Bremner J. Douglas , Bliwise Donald L.
Published: November 2022

Background

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been associated with incidence of cardiovascular disease and with nocturnal angina, but evidence of a link with coronary atherosclerosis and myocardial ischemia is limited and previous studies may have been affected by selection bias or unmeasured confounding factors.

Methods

We performed overnight polysomnography in 178 older male twins. The Apnea/Hypopnea Index (AHI) was calculated to assess OSA from the overnight sleep evaluation. AHI ≥15 was used as indicator of moderate/severe OSA. The following day, twins underwent myocardial perfusion imaging with [82Rb]-chloride positron emission tomography. Quantitative and semiquantitative measures of myocardial perfusion and absolute myocardial blood flow were obtained.

Results

The mean age was 68 years and 40% of the sample had an AHI≥15, which indicates moderate to severe OSA. Abnormal myocardial perfusion, both with stress and at rest, was more common in twins with elevated AHI. After adjusting for clinical, lifestyle and behavioral factors, and previous history of cardiovascular disease, twins with AHI ≥15 had 3.6 higher odds (95% CI, 1.5–8.9) of an abnormal total severity score, defined as a score ≥100, and for each 5-point increment in AHI, the odds of abnormality increased by 20% (95% CI, 7%-34%). Twin pairs where both twins had OSA exhibited the greatest risk. There were no differences in measures of ischemia and absolute myocardial blood flow and flow reserve by AHI status.

Conclusions

OSA is associated with myocardial perfusion abnormalities that suggest prior subclinical myocardial scarring or infarction. Early environmental factors that affect both twins equally may play a role and should be further explored.
Contenção em solo reforçado com paramento frontal vegetado: estudo de caso em talude rodoviário
Authors: Vieira Larissa , Tonus Bianca
Published: November 2022

Trata-se de estudo de caso de um talude de aterro na alça de uma interseção rodoviária no município de Colombo, Paraná, no qual foi executado solo reforçado por meio de elementos de malha metálica com paramento frontal vegetado combinados com geogrelhas. Durante a elaboração do projeto, concluiu-se que o sistema empregado seria a alternativa mais vantajosa, técnica e economicamente, comparado às demais alternativas. Os benefícios observados foram o menor custo, o baixo impacto ambiental, o aspeto estético natural do paramento frontal vegetado, a desnecessidade de mão de obra especializada e de equipamentos especiais para a execução. As principais dificuldades identificadas foram a necessidade de controle topográfico rigoroso antes e durante a execução do aterro, necessidade de controle tecnológico constante e a execução da obra ter coincidido com o período chuvoso, acarretando num prazo de execução maior do que o previsto. Constatou-se que tais dificuldades foram causadas por fatores não atinentes ao tipo de contenção em si, mas sim às condições pluviométricas e às características geométricas da interseção.
Fishery and population dynamics of Otolithoides pama (Hamilton, 1822) from Hooghly-Matlah Estuary of West Bengal, India
Authors: Bhakta Dibakar , Das Sudhir Kumar , Das Basanta Kumar , Nagesh T.S. , Behera B.K.
Published: November 2022

The fishery and population dynamics of Otolithoides pama (Hamilton, 1822) were studied from the Hooghly-Matlah estuary of West Bengal from November 2016 to April 2018. The average annual catch of sciaenids for the last five years was estimated at 22 mt and formed 12.66% of the total marine production of the state of West Bengal, India. The peak landings of O. pama were found during March from gill net catches and November–December from bag net catches. The species followed continuous recruitment throughout the year with two distinct peaks during March–August and July–October. The probability of capture was estimated to be 148.35 mm, while the length at recruitment was 104.5 mm. The rate of exploitation (0.73) was found to be higher than Emax (0.58), indicating a higher fishing pressure of the species. The length-based Virtual Population Analysis revealed that the highest fishing mortality occurred from the 140–159 mm length group onwards. Both Beverton and Holt yield per recruit analysis and Thompson and Bell prediction analysis revealed higher fishing effort being employed for the species, which would need to be reduced by 20% for sustainable management of the species at the studied estuarine system.
Fish diversity and assemblage structure along the river-estuary continuum in the River Cauvery, India
Authors: Roshith C. M. , Manna R. K. , Samanta S. , Suresh V. R. , Kumar Lohith , Sibinamol S. , Sharma S. K. , Choudhury A. Roy , Vijayakumar M. E. , Das B. K.
Published: November 2022

A comprehensive study on the fish assemblages of the River Cauvery was conducted during 2017–2020 by structured fish sampling surveys, encompassing various sampling sites situated along the upper, middle, lower, and estuarine stretches. The present study recorded a total of 146 fish species belonging to 52 families from the River Cauvery. The highest recorded fish diversity was at Hogenakkal (76 species) as it is situated in the transition zone between Deccan Plateau and the plains of Tamil Nadu. Lowest diversity was recorded at Bhagamandala (23 species), as this site represented a narrow hillstream habitat. As per SIMPER analysis, the silver razor-belly minnow (Salmostoma acinaces) was the most representative species in Upper Cauvery, with percentage similarity contribution (% SC) of 36.55%. The Middle Cauvery situated in the plateau zone was mainly represented by Labeo calbasu (14.01% SC), the exotic Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) with 8.45%, and the bagrid catfish Mystus cavasius (5.1%). The exotic species contributed to maximum fish catch and gradually replaced the native fish fauna in Lower Cauvery. The fish fauna of Cauvery Estuary is distinct from other zones with a characteristic fish assemblage represented by the glassy perchlet, Ambassis miops (11.97% SC), Crenimugil buchanani (11.14 %), and Mugil cephalus (6.23 %). Among the fish species recorded during the present study, 29 species were endemic to Western Ghats, of which 10 species were categorized as threatened by the IUCN, including 2 critically endangered (Barbodes bovanicus, and Hemibagrus punctatus), 5 endangered (Dawkinsia arulius, Hypselobarbus curmuca, H. mussullah, H. micropogon, and Nemacheilus pulchellus) and 3 vulnerable species (Hypselobarbus kolus, Hyporhamphus xanthopterus, and Wallago attu). A holistic study on the fish communities of Cauvery along the spatio-temporal scale is imperative to ensure sustainable management for conservation of endemic fish fauna.
Reflections, resilience and recovery: a qualitative study of Covid-19’s impact on an international adult population’s mental health and priorities for support
Authors: Wong Keri Ka-Yee , Loke Kimberly , Melville Kyleigh Marie Kai-Li
Published: November 2022

The impact of the coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic on different countries and populations is well documented in quantitative studies, with some studies showing stable mental health symptoms and others showing fluctuating symptoms. However, the reasons behind why some symptoms are stable and others change are under-explored, which in turn makes identifying the types of support needed by participants themselves challenging. To address these gaps, this study thematically analysed 925 qualitative responses from five open-ended responses collected in the UCL-Penn Global COVID Study between 17 April and 31 July 2021 (Wave 3). Three key themes that comprised 13 codes were reported by participants across countries and ages regarding the impact of Covid-19 on their health, both mental and physical, and livelihoods. These include: (1) Outlook on self/life, (2) Self-improvement, and (3) Loved ones (friends and family). In terms of support, while 2.91% did not require additional support, 91% wanted support beyond financial support. Other unexpected new themes were also discussed regarding vulnerable populations suffering disproportionately. The pandemic has brought into sharp focus various changes in people’s mental health, physical health and relationships. Greater policy considerations should be given to supporting citizens’ continued access to mental health when considering pandemic recovery.
Exploring Spatiotemporal Variations and Driving Factors of Urban Comprehensive Carrying Capacity in the Yangtze River Delta Urban Agglomeration
Authors: Guo Songjing , Wu Xueling , Niu Ruiqing , Wu Wenfu
Published: November 2022

The Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration (YRDUA) is one of the most active economic development regions in China. However, the YRDUA is facing the severe test of sustainable development. Therefore, this study evaluates the urban comprehensive carrying capacity (UCCC) of cities in the YRDUA from 2009 to 2019 from natural, social, and economic perspectives, and uses the Geographically and Temporally Weighted Regression model to analyze driving factors of spatiotemporal variations of the UCCC. Besides, this study divides the UCCC into three levels: high, medium, and low. The results indicate that: 1) there is a significant spatial heterogeneity of the UCCC in the YRDUA; 2) the UCCC in the YRDUA is generally at medium level and presents a gradually increasing trend; 3) 10 driving factors significantly affect the UCCC, and the influence intensity is non-stationary in time and space. These findings can provide references for improving the UCCC in the YRDUA.
UM ALGORITMO DE OTIMIZAÇÃO GLOBAL PARA A EXTRAÇÃO DE RODOVIAS EM IMAGENS DIGITAIS
Authors: Dal Poz Aluir Porfírio , Agouris Peggy
Published: November 2022

Este artigo apresenta um método de extração semi-automática de rodovias em imagens de satélite ou em fotografias aéreas digitalizadas, visando a captura e atualização de base de dados de SIG (Sistema de Informações Geográficas). Basicamente, um modelo genérico de rodovia é formulado usando 6 propriedades básicas de rodovia, sendo resolvido através do algoritmo de programação dinâmica. Alguns pontos sementes descrevendo grosseiramente a rodovia devem ser fornecidos pelo operador. Os fundamentos matemáticos do método e os resultados experimentais são apresentados e discutidos neste artigo.
CADASTRO E REGISTRO DE IMÓVEIS EM ÁREAS RURAIS E URBANAS: A LEI 10.267/2001 E EXPERIÊNCIAS NOS MUNICÍPIOS DE SÃO PAULO E SANTO ANDRÉ
Authors: Carneiro Andrea Flávia Tenório
Published: November 2022

Uma das principais tendências identificadas em pesquisas relacionadas Ã  área de sistemas cadastrais é a possibilidade de integração entre os sistemas cadastrais e registrais. Esse artigo apresenta aspectos da Lei 10.267/2001, que estabelece o georreferenciamento de imóveis rurais e a troca de informações entre o Instituto Nacional de Colonização e Reforma

Agrária (INCRA), e os serviços notariais e registrais. Exemplos deste intercâmbio em áreas urbanas são as experiências realizadas nos municípios de São Paulo e Santo André, também discutidas neste trabalho.
CARTA DE POTENCIAL À EROSÃO LAMINAR DA PARTE SUPERIOR DA BACIA DO CÓRREGO DO MONJOLINHO (SÃO CARLOS, SP)
Authors: Lorandi Reinaldo , Takemoto Flávio , Salvador Nemésio N.B. , Torresan Fabio E.
Published: November 2022

As áreas urbanas em expansão, através da abertura de novos loteamentos, exigem para a sua implantação, grande movimentação e exposição de materiais inconsolidados, facilitando o surgimento de processos erosivos. A Bacia do Córrego do Monjolinho, em sua parte superior, enquadra-se no tipo de área próxima ao perímetro urbano da cidade de São Carlos(SP) ,estando portanto, sujeita a uma ocupação antrópica intensa. O objetivo deste trabalho, de caráter preventivo, foi o de permitir que, a partir das informações básicas geradas, se possa elaborar no futuro uma carta de uso e ocupação do solo, incluindo o zoneamento básico das áreas de restrição Ã  ocupação, das áreas de expansão urbana e das áreas de servidão. Através da análise dos resultados obtidos, observou-se que a área dessa bacia, cartografada na escala 1:10.000, não apresenta áreas com alto potencial à erosão laminar. Existe uma predominância das áreas de baixo potencial (53% da área total), o que pode ser explicado pelo grande espaço ocupado por pastagens, as quais mantém a cobertura vegetal. As áreas com potencial moderado (47% da área total) requerem que sejam adotadas medidas para se evitar o aparecimento e o desenvolvimento de processos erosivos mais sérios (ravinas e boçorocas).
CRIAÇÃO DA REDE E BASE DE DADOS PARA O SISTEMA VIÁRIO DE VIÇOSA - MG, UTILIZANDO SIG
Authors: De Moura Márcia Codevilla , Ribeiro Carlos Antonio Alvares Soares , Tibiriçá Antonio Cleber Gonçalves , Soares Vicente Paulo
Published: November 2022

Uma das atividades urbanas que constantemente necessita de investimentos e planejamento é o aprimoramento do sistema viário e de transportes, de modo a facilitar a circulação de pessoas e mercadorias, minimizando os custos operacionais. Com a criação da base de dados do sistema viário de uma cidade, uma série de estudos e análises poderá ser realizada auxiliando na tomada de decisões e no planejamento do sistema viário e de transportes. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo criar a rede com a base de dados para o sistema viário de Viçosa - MG, assim como desenvolver metodologia para automatizar a derivação das linhas de centro para representação das ruas sob a forma de arcos simples e trabalhar com a geocodificação de endereços, utilizando-se dos softwares ArcInfo e ArcView.
A INFLUÊNCIA DO ESPAÇO DE CORES NA COMPRESSÃO JPEG DE IMAGENS ORBITAIS
Authors: Carvalho Cassio A. , Da Silva Erivaldo Antônio , Meneguette Junior Messias
Published: November 2022

Existe necessidade de compressão para o armazenamento de imagens orbitais não apenas pelo tamanho mas também pela quantidade de imagens. Este trabalho avalia o uso do padrão JPEG que é bastante robusto e que fornece taxas elevadas de compressão. Para esta avaliação foi desenvolvida uma implementação do padrão JPEG que faz uso de três espaços de cores: RGB, HSI e YCBCR e compara quatro diferentes algoritmos para a transformada do cosseno: usando a expressão da transformada (S), usando o produto de matrizes (P.M), usando fatorização da matriz dos cossenos e que denominamos otimizada (O) e também a codificação progressiva (P) da imagem transformada. Os resultados mostram que o uso do espaço YCBCR é o mais apropriado. A codificação progressiva é apenas ligeiramente mais lenta, mas a visualização dos resultados acontece de maneira muito mais amigável em relação ao usuário. Isto confirma a potencialidade desse padrão para uso na Internet. Um pequeno resumo sobre imagens orbitais e espaço de cores faz parte do trabalho para facilitar o entendimento.
MAP-MATCHING IN COMPLEX URBAN ROAD NETWORKS
Authors: Ochieng W.Y. , Quddus M. , Noland R.B.
Published: November 2022

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) such as GPS and digital road maps can be used for land vehicle navigation systems. However, GPS requires a level of augmentation with other navigation sensors and systems such as Dead Reckoning (DR) devices, in order to achieve the required navigation performance (RNP) in some areas such as urban canyons, streets with dense tree cover, and tunnels. One of the common solutions is to integrate GPS with DR by employing a Kalman Filter (Zhao et al., 2003). The integrated navigation systems usually rely on various types of sensors. Even with very good sensor calibration and sensor fusion technologies, inaccuracies in the positioning sensors are often inevitable. There are also errors associated with spatial road network data. This paper develops an improved probabilistic Map Matching (MM) algorithm to reconcile inaccurate locational data with inaccurate digital road network data. The basic characteristics of the algorithm take into account the error sources associated with the positioning sensors, the historical trajectory of the vehicle, topological information on the road network (e.g., connectivity and orientation of links), and the heading and speed information of the vehicle. This then enables a precise identification of the correct link on which the vehicle is travelling. An optimal estimation technique to determine the vehicle position on the link has also been developed and is described. Positioning data was obtained from a comprehensive field test carried out in Central London. The algorithm was tested on a complex urban road network with a high resolution digital road map. The performance of the algorithm was found to be very good for different traffic maneuvers and a significant improvement over using just an integrated GPS/DR solution.
PROTOTIPO DE MAPA PARA WEB INTERATIVO: UMA ABORDAGEM UTILIZANDO CÓDIGO ABERTO
Authors: Marisco Nelson , Philips Jürgen , Pereira Humberto Rafael
Published: November 2022

Para explorar as potencialidades disponíveis na World Wide Web (WWW), elaborou-se um protótipo de Mapa para Web interativo que utilize códigos padronizados e fontes abertas, tais como eXtensible Markup Language (XML), Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), Document Object Model (DOM) e linguagens de script ECMAScript/JavaScript e

"PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor", bem como o Sistema de Gerenciamento de Banco de dados PostgreSQL e sua extensão, o PostGIS, para disseminar informações relacionadas ao cadastro imobiliário urbano municipal. Para isso, utilizaram-se dados fornecidos pela Prefeitura Municipal de São José - Santa Catarina, referentes ao bairro Campinas.

Utilizando-se o modelo computacional Cliente/Servidor, projetou-se o protótipo do mapa para Web com códigos padronizados, de forma a permitir que o usuário possa visualizar o mapa para Web sem a necessidade de instalar programas de computador específico, a não ser o Plug-in Adobe SVG Viewer 3.0, em seu navegador. No intuito de

atender aos preceitos de um bom projeto cartográfico para a Web, procurou-se obedecer às regras da tradução gráfica e implementar diferentes funcionalidades de interação, das quais destacam-se as legendas interativas, a simbolização e a escala dinâmica. Dos resultados alcançados pode-se concluir que é altamente recomendada a utilização dos códigos padronizados e das tecnologias código fontes abertas em projetos de mapas para Web interativos. Entende-se que com a

adoção dos códigos padronizados e das tecnologias de fontes abertas, pelas gestões públicas e privadas, vêem-se ampliadas as possibilidades de desenvolvimento tecnológico e, conseqÃ¼entemente, uma diminuição com gastos na aquisição de equipamentos e programas de computadores, além de impulsionar o desenvolvimento de aplicativos

computacionais que venham a atender demandas e necessidades específicas.
AVALIAÇÃO DA QUALIDADE DA DETECÇÃO DE BORDAS EM UMA SEQÃœÊNCIA DE IMAGENS DE RUAS E RODOVIAS
Authors: Da Silva João Fernando Custódio , Barbosa Ricardo Luís , Gallis Rodrigo Bezerra de Araújo , Pereira Leonardo Marini
Published: November 2022

Sistemas terrestres de mapeamento móvel mapeiam feições de interesse ao longo de ruas ou rodovias, como, por exemplo, postes, sinais de trânsito, guias ou sarjetas, lixeiras etc. O trabalho de laboratório, no que tange Ã  reconstrução do objeto, consiste em transformar as imagens de vídeo em imagens paradas, sobre as quais são feitas a seleção e a redução de pontos e feições homólogos nos pares da seqÃ¼ência. Por meio da interseção fotogramétrica, calculam-se as coordenadas-objeto dos pontos e feições homólogos para a reconstrução 3D. Tendo por base o algoritmo de Canny para a detecção automática de bordas em uma seqÃ¼ência de imagens de ruas e rodovias, o artigo focaliza inicialmente a determinação empírica dos parâmetros (desvio-padrão Ïƒ e limiar alto Ta e baixo Tb), requeridos pelo algoritmo. Posteriormente, segue a análise da qualidade, em termos do deslocamento, das bordas detectadas automaticamente semelhantes às feições retas selecionadas e extraídas visualmente (manualmente), por um operador humano, que as toma como corretas, portanto, de referência para a comparação e avaliação da qualidade da extração automática. Os resultados dos testes são discutidos e mostram que a qualidade da detecção automática, medida por uma quantidade de acertos e erros, varia com os parâmetros desvio-padrão e limiar alto e baixo, determinados empiricamente, e também com o ambiente (rua ou rodovia) da seqÃ¼ência de imagens.
SISTEMA DE MEDIÇÃO POLAR À BASE DE TEODOLITOS E DEFINIÇÃO DO MÉTODO DAS LINHAS DE GRADE
Authors: De Seixas Andréa
Published: November 2022

As exigências da qualidade de construção na indústria automobilística e de aviação aceleram o desenvolvimento de novos sistemas tridimensionais e de novos métodos, os quais possibilitam a determinação automática dos pontos de um objeto e sua análise no contexto da deformação. A reconstrução tridimensional de objetos ou de superfícies exige, dependendo do objeto, uma quantidade mínima de pontos, com a qual abstrai-se e determina-se, através de uma interpolação, a forma precisa e característica do objeto. O emprego do LASER, para a sinalização ativa de um ponto-objeto, combinado com a medição de direção, possibilitam então, a determinação de objetos ou superfícies, incluindo também, as áreas perigosas e, mesmo onde seria impossível a colocação de marcas (alvos). Este trabalho descreve o desenvolvimento de um sistema de medição deste tipo, baseado em dois robôs de medição ou em um robô taqueométrico, o qual funciona sem o emprego de refletores. O sistema de medição é capaz de determinar pontos de interseção de linhas de grade com a superfície, as quais são definidas em um sistema de coordenadas do aparelho ou do objeto. O objetivo deste trabalho é introduzir os conceitos e a formulação de um novo método de medição, que poderá ser empregado para a reconstrução tridimensional de um objeto desconhecido e não sinalizado. Serão descritos os possíveis e já existentes métodos de medição de deformação baseados em sistemas de medição polar à base de vídeo teodolitos e em sistemas de medição taqueométricos sem o emprego de refletores. O método das linhas de grade oferece uma solução a mais, e permanece como uma nova alternativa para a reconstrução geométrica da superfície de um objeto. Sua definição e preparação em um sistema apropriado de coordenadas serão discutidas em detalhes.
INTEGRAÇÃO DE IMAGENS LANDSAT/ETM+ E CBERS-2/CCD PARA DETECÇÃO DE MUDANÇAS EM ÁREA DA AMAZÔNIA SOB DOMÃNIO DA FLORESTA DE TRANSIÇÃO
Authors: Dos Santos João Roberto , Maldonado Francisco Darío , Graça Paulo Mauricio Lima Alencastro
Published: November 2022

Técnicas de detecção de mudanças vêm sendo desenvolvidas e aplicadas para extração de informações relacionadas ao monitoramento da paisagem. Com a recente disponibilidade de imagens do CBERS-2/CCD, o principal objetivo dessa pesquisa é mostrar a aplicabilidade da técnica de "Rotação radiométrica controlada por eixo de não-mudança (RCEN), numa comparação multitemporal com uma imagem LANDSAT-7/ETM+. O resultado dessa técnica é uma imagem detecção de mudanças, derivada de ambos os sensores, cujo mapa contém a estratificação temática de recuperação/degradação da cobertura vegetal e seus níveis de intensidade.
UM MÉTODO PARA MODELAGEM DO CONHECIMENTO MULTITEMPORAL NO PROCESSO DE CLASSIFICAÇÃO AUTOMÁTICA DE IMAGENS DE SENSORES REMOTOS
Authors: Campos Vanessa de Oliveira , Feitosa Raul Queiroz , Mota Guilherme Lucio Abelha , Pacheco Marco Aurélio Cavalcanti , Coutinho Heitor Luiz da Costa
Published: November 2022

O presente trabalho apresenta uma metodologia para modelar conhecimento multitemporal em classificação automática de imagens. Este método utiliza diagramas de transição de estado para representar as possibilidades de mudanças de classe dentro de um determinado intervalo de tempo. As possibilidades de mudança são estimadas a partir de dados previamente adquiridos da mesma região usando algoritmos genéticos. Os resultados da classificação são obtidos pela combinação dos conhecimentos multitemporal e espectral usando técnicas da lógica nebulosa. O método proposto apresentou bons resultados quando testado utilizando imagens LANDSAT 7 de três anos consecutivos de uma área no sudoeste do Brasil. O conhecimento multitemporal sempre melhorou o desempenho da classificação em comparação à classificação puramente espectral. Além disso, o algoritmo genético foi, em todos os casos, superior à alternativa manual de tentativa e erro para estimar parâmetros do modelo multitemporal.
COMPARAÇÃO ENTRE IMAGENS LANDSAT ETM+ E MODIS/TERRA PARA DETECÇÃO DE INCREMENTOS DE DESMATAMENTO NA REGIÃO DO BAIXO ACRE
Authors: Costa Anderson da Silva , Souza Jr. Carlos Moreira de
Published: November 2022

Neste artigo avaliamos a capacidade de detecção e mapeamento de incrementos de desmatamento com imagens MODIS/TERRA, de 250 m de resolução espacial, em relação a capacidade de imagens Landsat ETM+ com resolução espacial de 30 m. Este estudo foi conduzido no estado do Acre cobrindo uma área de 34.225  km². Nossos resultados mostram que as imagens MODIS com resolução de 250 metros possuem elevada acurácia para detectar desmatamento em áreas maiores que 3 ha. Além disso, as imagens MODIS podem ser usadas para estimar a área desmatada de incrementos maiores que 70 ha, com erro menor que 5% relativo às estimativas de área obtidas com imagens Landsat. Por último, estimamos que 86% da área desmatada entre 2002 e 2003 em todo o Estado do Acre podia ser detectada e mapeada com o sensor MODIS. Portanto, as imagens MODIS com pixel de 250 metros podem ser úteis para monitorar com maior frequência as mudanças da floresta devido ao desmatamento na Amazônia Brasileira, superando a baixa cobertura temporal de imagens Landsat devido a freqÃ¼ente cobertura de nuvens na região.