bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Appraisal of emotional intelligence skills of university students in terms of different variables
Authors: Ada Banu Dikmen , Dağal Asude Balaban
Published: July 2022

This research investigated whether the emotional intelligence skills of first- and fourth-grade university students differ according to the departments they are enrolled in and other factors. In this research, the 87-item Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory was used. In the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and adaptability sub-dimension a significant difference was found in favor of those who attended Mathematics and Pre-school Education departments. When the ‘interpersonal’ and ‘adaptability’ subscales were examined, the results were observed to be in favor of Environmental Engineering Department. When the independent group t-test results were examined with respect to gender variable, the significance of ‘interpersonal’ and ‘adaptability’ subscales was in favor of male students.
Home fertilizer teaching module for Aborigine people
Authors: Mahanan Mangai Solomon , Ibrahim Nor Hasniza , Surif Johari , Ismail Norulhuda , Hanri Chuzairy , Arif Ahamad Muhammad Khairul , Serman Nur Sahrizan
Published: July 2022

The Aborigines of Malaysia portray limited knowledge of domestic wastes conversion into homemade fertilizer for crops which is also needed to facilitate proper home hygiene. Therefore, this study developed a Home fertilizer teaching module that applies 5E model to educate the knowledge deficient Aborigine People. The study used a qualitative research approach through the collection of open-ended data and analyzed based on themes. The research procedure was divided into: i) Development of the Home fertilizer module; and ii) Validation of the Home fertilizer module. Validation of the module was done by eight experts in teaching science and mathematics who were selected based on the purposive sampling technique according to the study aim. An open-ended questionnaire that contains ten items about the suitability of the module to be implemented among the Aborigines community, the content of the module, and involvement of STEM learning was the instrument of the study. Results showed that the content of the module is easy to understand with a clear objective and also stimulates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning. Also, the module was considered a sanitary STEM module that is suitable for educating the Aborigine people on domestic waste conversion into homemade fertilizer and maintaining a cleaner environment. 
The perception on mobile-based interactive learning media use in archiving course completion
Authors: Ninghardjanti Patni , Dirgatama Chairul Huda Atma
Published: July 2022

This research analyzed the discriminant of different categories of successfully passing and remedial students based on the perception on mobile-based interactive archiving media. The research method employed quantitative approach with questionnaire instrument. The questionnaire was distributed to students attending Archiving class using interactive archiving media having been developed by the author previously. Data analysis involved prerequisite test analysis including validity and reliability tests. Data was then analyzed using discriminant analysis model with SPSS version 23 application software. The result of research showed that: i) There is a significant difference of perception on interactive media between successfully passing and remedial students; ii) Media originality variable is the one determining the significance of difference; and iii) Discrimination model has high accuracy, so that this research can be used for further research and development with similar theme and variable.
The maturity levels of the digital technology competence in vocational education
Authors: Astuti Melinda , Arifin Zainal , Nurtanto Muhammad , Mutohhari Farid , Warju Warju
Published: July 2022

This study aimed to analyze the maturity level of teachers and vocational students. It also measured differences in the maturity level of teachers and vocational students in mastering the digital technology competence (DTC) in vocational education. Quantitative research used a design developed by Hoy and Adams. A total of 233 respondents came from public and private schools in vocational schools in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Data was collected using a Likert scale questionnaire (1-4). The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and inferential statistics with one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The results on the maturity level of vocational teachers obtained a score of 13.16-23.68 in the "Low" category and for vocational students obtained a score of 12.98-22.12 in the "Low" category, and there was no significant difference. Teachers and students in vocational schools must have awareness in improving digital technology capabilities at the criticism technology level.
Matriculation students’ usages and its driving factors in mobile learning for Chemistry
Authors: Lok Wai Foong , Hamzah Mahizer
Published: July 2022

The study identified how Malaysian matriculation students employ mobile devices for learning Chemistry, and the driving factors that influence their use of mobile devices for learning Chemistry. A qualitative case study approach was adopted in this study, in which interviews and student journals were the main instruments used for the data collection process. The study was conducted in a matriculation college, and all students were invited to participate in the study voluntarily. A total of 17 students who were actively using mobile devices to learn Chemistry were selected for individual and face-to-face interviews. The data were analyzed in a three-stage process to inductively identify the themes. The analysis revealed that matriculation students used mobile devices for referential and collaborative learning activities. They preferred to search the relevant learning resources on the web, and learn collaboratively with their peers or lecturers. Meanwhile, the driving factors of these mobile learning practices were primarily due the ability of mobile learning to overcome their learning difficulties, convenience, as well as the ability to provide a better user experience in the digital age. The findings of this study suggest that the mobile device is a viable social constructivism pedagogical tool for learning Chemistry. The lecturers and management of matriculation colleges can use the findings of this study as a basis to promote the adoption of mobile learning for Chemistry in the digital age.
Quality variations of psychometrics for cross-cultural research
Authors: Chomeya Rungson , Piyakun Araya
Published: July 2022

The study examined the quality variations of psychometrics for cross-cultural research by considering structural validity, discrimination, and reliability. Participants consisted of 450 undergraduate students from Thailand, Indonesia, and Australia by using random sampling process. The instruments were driving aggression evaluative forms which contain 0.85 alpha coefficients. For statistics, researchers used mean, standard deviation, correlation coefficient among point-per-questions and total score, and Cronbach’s alpha. The result showed that the structural validity of the original evaluation form which was translated once from Thai to English and another one which was translated twice including Thai to English and English to Indonesian had similar total components and cumulative percentiles. Discrimination and correlation among point-per-questions met the criteria without differences. Every form had the level of reliability from Cronbach’s alpha analysis greater than the criteria.
Factors that cause anger among motorcyclists: exploratory factor analysis
Authors: Liew Sharifah , Hamidun Rizati , Hamzah Azhar
Published: July 2022

Anger arising while riding a motorcycle is becoming a common problem on the road and it may be caused by many factors. The main objective of this study is to examine factors that could provoke anger among motorcyclists while riding. This study was based on self-reported questionnaires and comprised of 407 motorcyclists who owned valid riding licenses. exploratory factor analysis (EFA) indicated that the sample fit was suitable for factor analysis. In total, eight factors (unsafe or inappropriate actions, rude or sluggish actions, road conditions and design, police or enforces presence, illegal actions on the road, hazards on the road, rainy condition and obstruction on the road) with eigenvalues above 1.0 and 59 variables that ranged from 0.411 to 0.803, were generated. Cronbach’s Alpha analysis indicated that all factors’ values were greater than 0.60 and mean for all factors were reliable and had strength of consistency. This study provides the preliminary findings of factors and variables that could provoke riding anger among motorcyclists while on the road in the Malaysian context. The factors causing riding anger in this study have a similarity with driving anger factors that were developed by other countries and this indicates the validity of riding anger factors to provoke anger among motorcyclists on the road.
A literature review on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic towards patients living with chronic diseases
Authors: Sze Wei Thing , Huong Siew Yung , Oon Shi Ying , Zaharudie Idham Bin , A/L Sundaresen Vijay
Published: July 2022

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has changed the daily living of people, especially those with chronic diseases. This study aimed to review the recent evidences on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic towards patients living with chronic diseases. The database and search engines used for this literature review are PubMed and Google Scholar. Abstracts were reviewed for relevance to the topic and a total of 17 articles were deemed pertinent to be summarised. Cancellation or postponement of medical consultations or procedures for chronic diseases was reported. Patients with chronic diseases also suffer worsening mental health. COVID-19 has also impacted the lifestyle of patients with chronic diseases due to reduced opportunity to go outdoors, inaccessible to fresh food, and disrupted sleep. Some pharmaceutical manufacturers shifted their focus to producing medical equipment and pharmaceutical preparations to fight against COVID-19. Difficulties in medication distributions owing to lockdown measures had been reported, as well as shortage of healthcare resources in delivering care for chronic diseases. A relationship between COVID-19 pandemic and worsening of chronic diseases was also reported. Evidence-based strategies are needed to better direct the management of chronic diseases during this unprecedented time and beyond, such as the use of telehealth and education on self-management of chronic diseases.
The experience of nicotine dependence among adolescent smokers
Authors: Risdiana Nurvita , Fahrizal Yanuar , Wahyulianto Wahyulianto
Published: July 2022

A cigarette contains nicotine substance that can cause smokers to become dependent on nicotine. Smokers who are already addicted will experience withdrawal syndrome. The earlier age people smoke at, the higher level of dependence they have. The adverse effect of nicotine dependence is that smokers will find it difficult to stop smoking. This study aimed to investigate the experiences of adolescent smokers who are dependent on nicotine. This was a qualitative study conducted with a phenomenological approach. Data were collected through an in-depth interview with five informants who were selected through purposive sampling technique. Triangulation was employed to enhance the credibility of the study. Data were analyzed using a phenomenological approach. This study resulted in four main themes, namely: age to start smoking; the causes of smoking; perceptions of smoking; experience of smoking cessation. Conclusion that can be drawn for this study was smoking abstinence led to anxiety, decreased concentration and craving to cigarette. The smokers need to educate about the nicotine withdrawal symptoms that they can anticipate it when symptoms appeared.
Parent satisfaction when schools from home during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Alvira Nur , Satoto Tri Baskoro Tunggul
Published: July 2022

The COVID-19 crisis has forced education systems around the world to look for alternatives to face-to-face teaching with learning from home. This kind of education system has never existed before in Indonesia. This condition raises parental concerns and dissatisfaction with learning outcomes and children's achievements, resulting in suboptimal parental support. This study aimed to examine the factors related to the level of satisfaction and the role of parents in providing support during the child's learning process from home. This study employed a cross-sectional design involving 130 parents who have children attending the Klaten District State Elementary School, Indonesia. The sampling technique was using proportional simple random sampling. Data were analyzed using simple and multiple logistic regression tests with type one error rates=5%. The results showed that the determinant factor influencing parental dissatisfaction was their perception of the lack of teacher support during the implementation of the home learning system. The low education of parents, their low perception of the learning system from home, and the decreased value of children’s knowledge affect parent satisfaction when schools from home (SFH). These factors contributed 65.42% affect parental support in assisting children when studying during pandemic COVID-19.
Lung function reduction among welders
Authors: Siregar Deborah , Ferawati Yenni
Published: July 2022

Welding is associated with regular exposure to dust and fumes. Many studies have proven that there is a decrease in lung function due to exposure to this agent. This study aimed to quantitatively analyze the risk factors of impaired lung function among welders in Binong, Tangerang, Indonesia. This was a cross-sectional study design. The lung function of 30 welders is measured by spirometry using the parameters of vital capacity (VC), forced vital capacity (FCV), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), and the ratio of FEV1/FVC. Chi-square analysis was performed and showed that 20 respondents (67%) had impaired lung function, while 10 respondents (33%) had normal lung function. Another factor contributing to impaired lung function among welding workers was their nutritional status, whereby respondents with abnormal nutritional status (body mass index (BMI) 18.4 or ≥25.1) were at 2.15 times higher risk of suffering from impaired lung function compared to respondents with normal nutritional status. Additionally, respondents who did not exercise regularly were at 1.22 times higher risk of impaired lung function compared to those who exercised regularly. Therefore, it is necessary to collaborate with the local community health center to monitor the health of the welders. It is recommended to carry out regular health checks, specifically pulmonary examination, at least once at a year to keep track of the health development of the workers. It is important to equip the workspace with a good ventilation system, and to have the welder work with appropriate personal protective equipment.
Statistical model for IC50 determination of acetylcholinesterase enzyme for Alzheimer’s disease
Authors: Fitrianto Anwar , Mah Siau Man , Mah Siau Hui
Published: July 2022

This study aimed to formulate a suitable statistical model to determine acetylcholinesterase enzyme's half-maximal inhibitory (IC50) by a series of synthetic compounds. It was done with the same core structure for acetylcholinesterase inhibition for anti-Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The IC50 of eighteen synthesized compounds on anticholinesterase activities was obtained and statistical methods were applied. Regression models were fitted to the dose-response curve to look for their IC50. Simple linear regression is the simplest model for the dose-response curve. However, polynomial regression models or non-linear regression models fit the data more accurately. The adjusted coefficient of determination (𝑅2𝑎𝑑𝑗) was used to determine the best model among the linear models, while the root mean square error (RMSE) is more suitable in determining the goodness of fit between linear and non-linear model. Four-parameter logistic (4-PLR) regression often fits the dose-response data closely. Based on the RMSE value, a polynomial regression fitted better than 4-PLR with the IC50 of 245.52.
The chitosan cembrane cffectiveness of Anadara granosa clam shells to remove total coliform in greywater
Authors: Ananto Pradevi Milafitri Farista , Rustanti Eri Iva , Marlik Marlik , Darjati Darjati , Mirasa Yudied Agung
Published: July 2022

Clam shell is a solid trash that has a rough texture, difficult to digest, and polluting the environment. Blood clam shells (Anadara granosa) contain chitin, which is converted into antimicrobial chitosan. The purpose of this study was to see the effectiveness of chitosan membrane from blood clam shells in reducing total coliform bacteria in household greywater. This study was carried out using experimental research method design. This research focused on household greywater waste. The chitosan concentrations on the membrane varied between 2.5% and 3.5% with filtration times of 20 and 60 minutes. The Anova Quadratic model test was further used to examine the data. Chitosan was separated from the shell of the blood clam at peak angles of 19.66° and 26.04° according to X-ray diffraction (XRD) characterization. It was obtained that chitosan membrane, with a concentration of 3.5% and a filtering duration of 60 minutes, provided the highest percentage of total coliform bacteria reduction of 99.9%. The conclusion of this study is that blood clam shells used as chitosan membranes can reduce total coliform bacteria in household greywater waste.
Organizational commitment, patient satisfaction and loyalty in the first-level health facilities
Authors: Setyawan Febri Endra Budi , Supriyanto Stefanus , Ernawaty Ernawaty , Lestari Retno
Published: July 2022

Patient satisfaction and loyalty are widely cited as markers of healthcare quality. Organizational commitment assists first-level health facilities in achieving the goals by incorporating physicians in the implementation of holistic and comprehensive care. This study aims to analyze a structural model of physician organizational commitment, patient satisfaction, and loyalty in first-level health facilities. This study used an explanatory research design with a total sample of 199 physicians and 980 patients in 30 public and private first-level health facilities within the collaboration of national healthcare and social security, chosen by systematic random sampling. Analysis was performed by using partial least squares–structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Physician factors, organizational factors, and non-organizational factors have the strongest influence on physician organizational commitment (80.2%). To sum up, major efforts should be made to improve organizational commitment among physicians in providing holistic and comprehensive care in first-level health facilities to boost patient satisfaction and loyalty.
Behaviour of cervical cancer prevention among fertile age woman: health promotion approach
Authors: Malehere Julinda , Armini Ni Ketut Alit , Ulfiana Elida , Dewi Kartika Indaswari
Published: July 2022

Cervical cancer incidences have tremendous effects on patients' quality of life and their families and affect government health expenditure. Prevention and early detection action are urgently needed. This study aimed to analyze the prevention behavior of cervical cancer of fertile ages women based on the Health Promotion Model. This study involved 196 samples taken by cluster sampling. Independent variables included personal factors, including ages, perceived health status and culture, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, self-efficacy and attitudes related to activities, husband's support, and situational influences. The dependent variable was the behavior of cervical cancer prevention. Data were collected using a questionnaire then analyzed by logistic regression with α<0.05. There was a relationship between perceived barriers (p=0.004) and situational influences (p=0.021) with cervical cancer prevention behavior. However, there is no relationship between personal factors, perceived benefits, self-efficacy, attitudes related to activity, and husband's support. Further research can be conducted through a qualitative framework to explore cervical cancer prevention of fertile age’s women.
Exploration of school meal food service management: a case study of a full-day school
Authors: Setyaningtyas Stefania Widya , Arimbi Agnessia Nanda , Diana Rian
Published: July 2022

This research was aimed to capture the practice of foodservice management and food acceptance for change unbalance dietary intake children in a fullday Elementary School. School meal food service management is a program for students to improve the nutrition intake An observation form, along with an in-depth interview was used to explore food production practice. Quantitative data on food satisfaction as well as food waste was also measured. Observation in food service management explained that low food acceptance was mainly found in vegetable products. The food quality, especially in taste and texture, became the determinant of the high vegetable food waste. Improving food service management production procedures, including menu planning and evaluation, procurement, preparation, and cooking, could be a promising strategy to increase food acceptance and to reduce food waste.
Knowledge, perception, and behavior of pregnant women against COVID-19 transmission
Authors: Nurdin Azizah , Syatirah Syatirah , Fitriani Rini , Sari Mutmainnah
Published: July 2022

The outbreak of COVID-19 had a significant impact in terms of economic and social health. Assessing the community's knowledge regarding the transmission of COVID-19 is essential to specify the target of promoting and preventive actions. Therefore, the research aimed to assess pregnant women's knowledge, perception, and behavior against COVID-19 transmission. The research is a quantitative cross-sectional study. Pregnant women who received antenatal care at PKU Muhammadiyah Mamajang Makassar Hospital were included in the study. We are using random sampling, and the study was conducted from May 31, 2021 to July 31, 2021. The study found that pregnant women's knowledge, perception, and behavior of COVID-19 transmission was high and good. Several factors were found to be related to the level of knowledge, including the story of education (p 0.013), perception (p 0.037), and behavior (p 0.0001). Meanwhile, age and parity have no association with knowledge (p 0.524 and p 0.499). Currently, it is hoped that more optimal education will continue to be carried out by health workers to mothers so that they can live their pregnancies in a prosperous manner so that mothers and fetuses will be healthy and safe during the pandemic COVID-19.
Related factors to fear and stigma of COVID-19
Authors: Umar Ernawati , Darajat Ahmad , Fiddyanti Ilma , Amaliah Lili
Published: July 2022

Few studies have explored the fear and stigma of COVID-19 among the general Indonesian population. This study aimed to investigate the fear and stigma of COVID-19-related factors among the general population. A cross-sectional study was done in Banten, Indonesia, from Augustus to September 2020. Sample of the studywas recruited using convenience sampling. Multivariable linear regression model was used to analyze data. The majority of respondents were female (66.9%), with the mean age was 32.5 (SD=8.7). Fear of COVID-19 score was negatively associated with social support. Stigma towards COVID-19 score was negatively associated with higher education level, knowledge, social support. It positively associated with non-healthcare professional living in the city, confirmed COVID-19, suspected case, quarantine for close contact, and fear of COVID-19. The results indicated that the COVID-19 fear and stigma have been experienced by many of the general Indonesian community. Therefore, public health education and awareness-raising of the significance of public support are needed to remove the perceived stigma.
Scabies among children in Ethiopia
Authors: Marmara Desta , Mulugeta Hailemichael , Thygerson Steven , Ermias Adane
Published: July 2022

Scabies disease is a common and unacceptable disease among young children in developing countries including Ethiopia. This study assessed the prevalence and factors associated with scabies among 5-14 year old children in Boricha District, Sidama Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Multi-stage sampling was employed and children were examined for scabies followed by parent interviews. Descriptive statistic and multivariable analyses were used. Among 590 selected school age children, the prevalence of scabies was 98 (16.6%) [95% CI: 13.6-19.7]. No formal education status of mothers [3.20 , 95% CI (1.03-9.90)], poor household wealth index [3.14, 95% CI (1.10-8.91)], children age 10-14 years [1.84, 95% CI (1.02-3.323)], practice of sharing a bed with a person who had itching lesion [3.38, 95% CI (1.51-7.58)], skin contact with person who had itching lesion [11.67, 95% CI (5.07-26.9)], family member with itchy signs [12.7, 95% CI (5.3-30.6)], frequency of bath of once in more than every two weeks [3.52, 95% CI (1.46-8.74)] were significantly associated with the scabies disease. The prevalence of scabies in the study area was substantially high. Family socioeconomic characteristics and hygiene practice were associated with scabies. Prevention should be focused on economic empowerment and hygiene-related interventions.
On-transit actions and outcomes of injuries from road accidents in Makueni, Kenya: the association
Authors: Mathulu Anthony Wambua , Some Eliab Seroney , Ndonga Esther Marieta
Published: July 2022

Makueni County experiences a significant burden from traffic related injuries that often results to deaths and other complications. It is not clear whether the deaths and the complications are related to the actions of the responders. The purpose of this study was to provide information to enable the development of policies and programmes aimed at reducing fatality rate and life-long complications from road accidents in the Trans-African highway and other highways in Kenya. The study used the mixed method approach and applied the cross-sectional study design. Data was collected from 427 First Responders and 474 patients. Statistical tests applied included Chi-square, correlations and multinomial logistic regression. Study findings show that pre-hospital emergency care was provided to less than half (48%) of those with road traffic injuries. Study findings indicate a significant (p-value <0.05) relationship between outcome of injuries with helping with breathing, covering patients for warmth and positioning during transportation. Those transported on their side were less likely to end up with severe injury outcomes (OR 95% CI, 0.016 (0.001-0.305), 0.006). The study recommends empowerment of First Responders with appropriate First-aid equipment and skills for effective care on-transit to the health facilities.
Development and validation of a sexual and reproductive health knowledge scale
Authors: Lee Shih-Hui , Yeo Kee-Jiar , Handayani Lina
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this study was to develop a reliable and valid instrument to measure primary school students’ sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge. The instrument measures primary school students’ knowledge in four domains: i) puberty; ii) human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) and sexually transmitted diseases; iii) prevention of child sexual abuse; and iv) reproduction and reproductive systems. All items in the instrument were reviewed and screened by experts before they were administered to 125 primary five students. The instrument’s dimensionality, fit statistics, hierarchical ordering of item difficulty, and item and person separation reliability were assessed using the rasch measurement model (RMM). The results showed that the instrument demonstrated unidimensionality, and the items exhibited a wide range of difficulty level. Misfitting items were removed from the questionnaire, and the remaining 36 items were retained. The RMM outputs showed good item’s reliability (.97) with high separation index (5.52). However, the person reliability (.79) and the person separation index (1.94) were slightly the recommended value. Overall, the results show that the developed instrument can be used with confidence to assess sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge among primary school students in Malaysia.
Stress and resilience and associated factors among nursing undergraduates in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Nasath Shainulabdeen Fathima , Ilankoon Ilankoon Mudiyanselage Prasanthi Sumudri
Published: July 2022

Personal, academic and clinical factors are the main stressors for nursing undergraduates. This study aimed to assess stress, resilience and associated factors among nursing undergraduates. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among nursing undergraduates at one university in Sri Lanka. A self-administered questionnaire including demographics, Perceived Stress Scale and Resilience Scale for Adults was used. Data were analyzed using independent sample t-test, ONE WAY ANOVA and binary logistic regression model. This study found that 38% of undergraduates had a high level of stress and the majority had a moderate level of resilience (76.7%). The mean total resilience score (RS) was 102.4 (±5.53). “Not getting expected marks” adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 5.56, 95 % CI=1.37-22.6) and “not satisfied with the academic program” (AOR 4.87, 95 % CI=1.27-8.76) were found to be the factors for having a high-stress score. Statistically significant median RS differences were observed: “Perception of Self” with grade point average (p=0.02) and recreational activities (p=0.04), and “Perception of future” with gender (p=0.04), the physical well-being (p=0.03) and recreational activities (p=0.04) and “Structural style” with the academic year (p=0.03). Influencing factors on stress and resilience need to be taken into account for organising academic programs for nursing undergraduates.
Diálogos entre cidade e saúde mental: um caso de estudo da Comunidade da Rua Monsenhor Rubens Mesquita, Salvador – BA, Brasil
Authors: Bahia Adriana Teixeira , Costa Luiz Augusto Maia
Published: July 2022

O artigo a seguir resulta da pesquisa de mestrado em Arquitetura e Urbanismo, que investigou as relações entre cidade e saúde mental. Para correlacionar a cidade, de caráter global, e a saúde mental, de caráter individual, elaboramos uma construção teórica interdisciplinar e uma atividade empírica, buscando compreender os impactos cotidianos da cidade e seus reflexos em saúde mental. Assim, realizamos uma observação participante na Rua Monsenhor Rubens Mesquita, Salvador, aplicando o SRQ-20, questionário da Organização Mundial da Saúde, que rastreia sintomas. Atualmente 41 famílias da Rua sofrem um processo de reintegração de posse movido pela Prefeitura. Dessa forma, pretendemos construir diálogos entre cidade e saúde mental, apresentar os resultados da pesquisa empírica e levantar questionamentos a respeito do planejamento urbano.
Crítica transnacional del viaje latinoamericano de la planificación norteamericana: un análisis basado en el origen intelectual del SIAP
Authors: Faria Rodrigo S. de
Published: July 2022

Este estudio analiza las discusiones sobre planeamiento urbano que fundamentaron la creación de la Sociedad Interamericana de Planificación, en un proceso aquí denominado origen intelectual, en el Seminario “Formación de Personal para la Planificación Urbana y Regional” celebrado en marzo de 1956. El análisis sobre el origen intelectual de la SIAP fue elaborado teórico-metodológicamente a partir de una aproximación a la perspectiva histórica transnacional para (re)pensar la idea de origen del planeamiento urbano-regional en los Estados Unidos. El trabajo analiza críticamente el lugar de la Nación en la construcción de las ideas sobre planeamiento urbano-regional en América Latina
Ablation of Refractory Ventricular Tachycardia Using Intramyocardial Needle Delivered Heated Saline-Enhanced Radiofrequency Energy: A First-in-Man Feasibility Trial
Authors: Packer Douglas L. , Wilber David J. , Kapa Suraj , Dyrda Katia , Nault Isabelle , Killu Ammar M. , Kanagasundram Arvindh , Richardson Travis , Stevenson William , Verma Atul , Curley Michael ,   for the SERF Investigators
Published: July 2022

Background:

Ablation of ventricular tachycardia (VT) is limited by the inability to create penetrating lesions to reach intramyocardial origins. Intramural needle ablation using in-catheter, heated saline-enhanced radio frequency (SERF) energy uses convective heating to increase heat transfer and produce deeper, controllable lesions at intramural targets. This first-in-human trial was designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of SERF needle ablation in patients with refractory VT.

Methods:

Thirty-two subjects from 6 centers underwent needle electrode ablation. Each had recurrent drug-refractory monomorphic VT after implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation and prior standard ablation. During the SERF study procedure, one or more VTs were induced and mapped. The SERF needle catheter was used to create intramural lesions at targeted VT site(s). Acute procedural success was defined as noninducibility of the clinical VT after the procedure. Patients underwent follow-up at 30 days, and 3 and 6 months, with implantable cardioverter defibrillator interrogation at follow-up to determine VT recurrence.

Results:

These refractory VT patients (91% male, 66±10 years, ejection fraction 35±11%; 56% ischemic, and 44% nonischemic) had a median of 45 device therapies (shock/antitachycardia pacing) for VT in the 3 to 6 months pre-SERF ablation. The study catheter was used to deliver an average of 10±5 lesions per case, with an average of 430±295 seconds of radiofrequency time, 122±65 minute of catheter use time, and a procedural duration of 4.3±1.3 hours. Acute procedural success was 97% for eliminating the clinical VT. At average follow-up of 5 months (n=32), device therapies were reduced by 89%. Complications included 2 periprocedural deaths: an embolic mesenteric infarct and cardiogenic shock, 2 mild strokes, and a pericardial effusion treated with pericardiocentesis (n=1).

Conclusions:

Intramural heated saline needle ablation showed complete acute and satisfactory mid-term control of difficult VTs failing 1 to 5 prior ablations and drug therapy. Further study is warranted to define safety and longer-term efficacy.

Registration:

URL:
https://www.clinicaltrials.gov
; Unique Identifier: NCT03628534 and NCT02994446.
Cladistic analysis and reclassification of Synagris Latreille (Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Eumeninae)
Authors: SELIS MARCO , CARPENTER JAMES M.
Published: July 2022

A cladistic analysis of the genus Synagris is performed to assess the taxonomic status and limits of its subgenera, examining external morphology and male genitalia. The subgenera S. (Rhynchagris) and S. (Pseudagris) are raised to generic rank (Rhynchagris stat. nov. and Pseudagris stat. nov.), with the former as senior synonym of Pteromenes Giordani Soika syn. nov.; the subgenus S. (Hypagris) stat. res. is no longer a synonym of S. (Paragris); while S. (Synagris) is monophyletic and retains its status as subgenus. Replacement name due to homonymy is proposed for Synagris cornuta maculata Bequaert, 1918 (Synagris cornuta maculatoides nom. nov.).
A new species of Coronatella Dybowski & Grochowski, 1984 (Cladocera: Chydoridae) endemic to Jeju Island (Republic of Korea)
Authors: SINEV ARTEM Y. , LEE WONCHOEL , KOTOV ALEXEY A.
Published: July 2022

Recently particular attention of cladocerologists has focussed on a subtropical-southern temperate zone of the Far East of Eurasia comprising a center of water flea (Crustacea: Cladocera) endemism. Two endemic taxa were described previously from Jeju Island (Republic of Korea), but still the cladocerans of this island are poorly known. The aim of this communication is to describe a new species of Coronatella (Coronatella) Dybowski & Grochowski, 1894 (Anomopoda: Chydoridae) and discuss diagnostic characters of this taxon with reference to their diagnostic value in other cladoceran groups. Surprisingly, all characters discriminating C. (C.) jejuana sp. nov. from closest C. (C.) rectangula (Sars, 1862) are from the set suggested for chydorid species delimitation by Nikolai Smirnov more than 50 years ago. Therefore, a search for diagnostic characters of a potentially new taxon could concentrate on just some potentially important structures. However, a program of detailed redescriptions of previously established taxa is necessary for an adequate description of new taxa which are congeners of the former, and such comprehensive work is still in its infancy.
1. Introduction to a Comparative Corpus of Oral Literature
Authors: Noorlander Paul M. , Molin Dorota
Published: July 2022

This chapter provides detailed information about the corpus of oral literature found in the second volume of this book. The classifications of the respective Aramaic and Kurdish dialects are discussed as well as the adaptation of the transcription practices to the respective language variety, including prosody. The Aramaic dialects are subdivided according to the religious affiliation of the speakers (Christian vs. Jewish), and Kurdish dialects according to dialectology (Northern vs. Central). The stories have been catalogued across seven main themes and belong to distinct genres, including fable, legend, etiology, ep-ic, anecdotes etc. Several stories come in multiple versions from Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities. The chapter also offers notes on the metadata of the texts in this collection.
The Impact of Large-Scale Winds on Boundary Layer Structure, Thermally Driven Flows, and Exchange Processes over Mountainous Terrain
Authors: Weinkaemmerer Jan , Ďurán Ivan Bašták , Schmidli Jürg
Published: July 2022

The vertical heat and moisture exchange in the convective boundary layer over mountainous terrain is investigated using large-eddy simulation. Both turbulent and advective transport mechanisms are evaluated over the simple orography of a quasi-two-dimensional, periodic valley with prescribed surface fluxes. For the analysis, the flow is decomposed into a local turbulent part, a local mean circulation, and a large-scale part. It is found that thermal upslope winds are important for the moisture export from the valley to the mountain tops. Even a relatively shallow orography, possibly unresolved in existing numerical weather prediction models, modifies the domain-averaged moisture and temperature profiles. An analysis of the turbulent kinetic energy and turbulent heat and moisture flux budgets shows that the thermal circulation significantly contributes to the vertical transport. This transport depends on the horizontal heterogeneity of the transported variable. Therefore, the thermal circulation has a stronger impact on the moisture budget and a weaker impact on the temperature budget. If an upper-level wind is present, it interacts with the thermal circulation. This weakens the vertical transport of moisture and thus reduces its export out of the valley. The heat transport is less affected by the upper-level wind because of its weaker dependence on the thermal circulation. These findings were corroborated in a more realistic experiment simulating the full diurnal cycle using radiation forcing and an interactive land surface model.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Drive Global Dryland Expansion but Not Spatial Patterns of Change in Aridification
Authors: Feng Shuyun , Gu Xihui , Luo Sijia , Liu Ruihan , Gulakhmadov Aminjon , Slater Louise J. , Li Jianfeng , Zhang Xiang , Kong Dongdong
Published: July 2022

Drylands play an essential role in Earth’s environment and human systems. Although dryland expansion has been widely investigated in previous studies, there is a lack of quantitative evidence supporting human-induced changes in dryland extent. Here, using multiple observational datasets and model simulations from phase 6 of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project, we employ both correlation-based and optimal fingerprinting approaches to conduct quantitative detection and attribution of dryland expansion. Our results show that spatial changes in atmospheric aridity (i.e., the aridity index defined by the ratio of precipitation to potential evapotranspiration) between the recent period 1990–2014 and the past period 1950–74 are unlikely to have been caused by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, it is very likely (at least 95% confidence level) that dryland expansion at the global scale was driven principally by GHG emissions. Over the period 1950–2014, global drylands expanded by 3.67% according to observations, and the dryland expansion attributed to GHG emissions is estimated as ∼4.5%. Drylands are projected to continue expanding, and their populations to increase until global warming reaches ∼3.5°C above preindustrial temperature under the middle- and high-emission scenarios. If warming exceeds ∼3.5°C, a reduction in population density would drive a decrease in dryland population. Our results for the first time provide quantitative evidence for the dominant effects of GHG emissions on global dryland expansion, which is helpful for anthropogenic climate change adaptation in drylands.

Significance Statement

In the past decades, global drylands have been reported to show changes in space and time, based on atmospheric aridity (i.e., aridity index defined by the ratio of precipitation to potential evapotranspiration). Using two detection and attribution methods, the spatial change patterns of atmospheric aridity between 1990–2014 and 1950–74 are unlikely to be driven by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, whereas the temporal expansion of global drylands (i.e., 3.67% from 1950 to 2014) is principally attributed to GHG emissions (contribution: ∼122%). Quantitative evidence from the detection and attribution analysis supports the dominant role of greenhouse gas emissions in global dryland expansion, which will increase the population suffering from water shortages under future warming unless climate adaptation is adopted.
A processual framework for analysing liberal policy interventions in conflict contexts
Authors: Salehi Mariam
Published: July 2022

The article proposes a heuristic framework based on processual sociology to analyse policy interventions aimed at change within conflict contexts. Such a framework is valuable because it creates an opportunity for a more open approach to empirical research that may allow us to research evolving processes and to see things we might miss otherwise. The article aims to complement goal-oriented and predominantly relational approaches and to contribute to debates that warn against the reification of actors and structures in research. It also points to a lack of attention to politics in the analysis of policy interventions. The argument derives from a discussion of transitional justice and peacebuilding and is empirically illustrated for the context of the Tunisian transitional justice process.
Fixed Effects or Mixed Effects Classifiers? Evidence From Simulated and Archival Data
Authors: Mangino Anthony A. , Bolin Jocelyn H. , Finch W. Holmes
Published: July 2022

This study seeks to compare fixed and mixed effects models for the purposes of predictive classification in the presence of multilevel data. The first part of the study utilizes a Monte Carlo simulation to compare fixed and mixed effects logistic regression and random forests. An applied examination of the prediction of student retention in the public-use U.S. PISA data set was considered to verify the simulation findings. Results of this study indicate fixed effects models performed comparably with mixed effects models across both the simulation and PISA examinations. Results broadly suggest that researchers should be cognizant of the type of predictors and data structure being used, as these factors carried more weight than did the model type.
‘The Glory of God is a Human Being Fully Alive’ (Irenaeus, Adversus Haereses 4.20.7)
Authors: Koepping Elizabeth
Published: July 2022

The church affirms that God created male and female in God’s image, but research across diverse church traditions suggests the theological and pastoral consequences of this fact are easily set aside. Too many lay ignore, condone, or openly allow the abuse of Christian wives by husbands, lay or ordained, though never the reverse. The situation is supported or exacerbated by inadequate or poor teaching (a kindly Mother’s Day sermon is not enough), by a church history in which the twin threads of misogyny and equity struggle for dominance, and by a crucial failure to clarify whether God or culture is worshipped. Based on anthropological investigations over twelve years and five continents, this paper summarises biblical, historical and theological aspects, giving voice to women and men across the world. It concludes that inaction is collusion in sin.
A Review of Prevalence Estimation Methods for Human Trafficking Populations
Authors: Schroeder Elyssa , Edgemon Timothy G. , Aletraris Lydia , Kagotho Njeri , Clay-Warner Jody , Okech David
Published: July 2022

Human trafficking has long-lasting implications for the well-being of trafficked people, families, and affected communities. Prevention and intervention efforts, however, have been stymied by a lack of information on the scale and scope of the problem. Because trafficked people are mostly hidden from view, traditional methods of establishing prevalence can be prohibitively expensive in the recruitment, participation, and retention of survey participants. Also, trafficked people are not randomly distributed in the general population. Researchers have therefore begun to apply methods previously used in public health research and other fields on hard-to-reach populations to measure the prevalence of human trafficking. In this topical review, we examine how these prevalence methods used for hard-to-reach populations can be used to measure the prevalence of human trafficking. These methods include network-based approaches, such as respondent-driven sampling and the network scale-up method, and venue-based methods. Respondent-driven sampling is useful, for example, when little information about the trafficked population has been produced and when an adequate sampling frame does not exist. The network scale-up method is unique in that it does not target the hidden population directly. The implications of our work internationally include the need for documenting and validating the various prevalence estimation methods in the United States in a more robust way than was done in existing efforts. In providing this roadmap for estimating the prevalence of human trafficking, our overarching goal is to promote the equitable treatment and overall well-being of the socially disadvantaged populations who disproportionately experience human trafficking.