bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative Analysis and Conversion between ActiWatch and ActiGraph Open-Source Counts
Authors: Lee Paul H. , Neishabouri Ali , Tse Andy C. Y. , Guo Christine C
Published: December 2022

Body-worn sensors have contributed to a rich and growing body of literature in public health and clinical research in the last decades. The translation of these research findings to clinical application, however, is lagging. A major challenge is the lack of consistency and standardization of the collection and reporting of the sensor data. In the case of accelerometer, the most used body-worn sensor, device manufacturers provided “activity counts” as a summary of total acceleration for each 5s to 60s epoch of data collected. The algorithms used to derive these activity counts can be vastly different between manufactures and not always transparent to the researchers. This discrepancy in “activity counts” can lead to confusion and misuse of actigraphy data in research and make it challenging to compare data collected from different devices. With Philips, one of the major research-grade wearable device manufacturers, discontinuing this product line, many researchers are left in need of alternative solutions and at the risk of not being able to relate their historical data using Philips devices to future findings with other devices. Recognizing this gap and urgent needs, we here provide a comparison analysis and conversion method that can be used to convert activity counts from Philips to those from ActiGraph, another major manufacturer who provide both raw acceleration data and open-source count algorithm to the research community. This work provides an approach to maximize the scientific value of actigraphy data collected by Philips devices to support research continuity in this community. The conversion, however, is not perfect and only offers a proximation, due to the intrinsic difference in the count algorithms between ActiGraph and Philips, and the permanent information loss during data reduction. We encourage future research using body-worn sensors retain raw sensor data as the source data to ensure data consistency, comparability, and the ability to leverage future algorithm improvement.
KOMUNIKASI ANTARAGAMA MASYARAKAT PERUMAHAN DALAM PELESTARIAN LINGKUNGAN HIDUP
Authors: Moebin Amrullah Ali
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the practice of interfaith communication in residential communities in making efforts to preserve the environment. The research uses an ethnographic approach and is located in two cities, namely Tuban and Tulungagung Regencies. Researchers stayed for five years, starting in 2017-2021. Three years in Tuban, two years in Tulungagung. The results of this study indicate that not all housing communities are individualistic, but some are collectivist. Their interfaith communication patterns are mutually tolerant of each other. To protect the environment, they jointly make a schedule for cleaning the environment and managing waste.
STUDENTSâ€™ SELF-EFFICACY IN CONFRONTING CHANGES OF THE FORM ON THE FINAL PROJECT DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Maulidiyah Eka Cahya , Rohman Khabibur
Published: December 2022

Among changes that occur in education, especially in universities, COVID-19 pandemic affects on the change of form on final project as a requirement for student graduation. Some universities no longer require students to write thick and complex thesis as a graduation requirement, but they switch to write articles published in scientific journals. By then, the present study aims to see how is the self-efficacy of final year students in responding to the policy. This study implements quantitative descriptive research design. The researchers measure the student self-efficacy using a scale adapted from academic self-efficacy consisting of 23 items. The results showed that final year students were not familiar enough with reading and writing scientific articles. As many as 50.98% of respondents admitted that they rarely read scientific articles. There were even 29.41% of respondents who had never written scientific papers before. Interestingly, the average score of studentsâ€™ self-efficacy in writing scientific papers is quite high, which is 65.5. High self-confidence without being supported by qualified abilities will make scientific articles produced less than optimal. The results of this study can be used as a basis for lecturers and policy makers at universities, in order to familiarize students with reading and writing scientific articles
Designing efficient floating bed options for the treatment of eutrophic water
Authors: Nandy Sampurna , Kalra Divya , Kapley Atya
Published: December 2022

Developing solutions for lake eutrophication has emerged as a priority area to address the loss of ecosystem balance, reduction in aquatic biodiversity, and the potential production of toxins. Floating bed solutions offer an effective methodology to address this issue. This study uses rice straw as a base for floating bed treatment. Treatment of simulated eutrophic water was analyzed with and without plants in combination with rice straw beds (RS and RS + P). Treatment efficiency was also tested under increased aeration conditions (RS + A). Results demonstrated that average removal efficiencies of the ecological beds assembled with plant and aerator ranged from 81 to 82%, 80 to 85%, 78 to 86%, 61 to 69% for Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), NH4+-N, NO3−-N, and phosphates, respectively. The microbial community structure was also analyzed from the water samples taken from ecological beds assembled with plant and aerator by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Based on the above results, systems assembled with plants and aerators proved to be efficient for the treatment of eutrophic water.
Meta-genomic analysis of Halobacillus trueperi S61 isolated from the Qarhan Salt Lake
Authors: Shen Shuo , Li Wei , Wang Jian , Xu Ruiting
Published: December 2022

The Qarhan Salt Lake is the second largest salt lake in the world and contains a rich and unique range of extremophiles requiring in-depth exploration. Halophilic microorganisms are promising resources for biotechnology due to their flexibility and survivability. The present study first isolated a novel strain of Halobacillus trueperi S61 from the Qarhan Salt Lake, then whole-genome sequencing and comparative genomics using third-generation PacBio combined with second-generation Illumina technology were performed. The whole genome of H. trueperi S61 identified 57,549 reads and consists of a complete circular chromosome of 4,047,887 bp with 43.86% genetic compound (GC) content and no gaps. A total of 139 non-coding ribonucleic acids (RNA) (including 86 tRNA, 30 rRNA, and 23 sRNA),16 gene islands with 260, 275 bp, and two prophages (with 82,682 in length) were predicted. The whole genome of H. trueperi S61 was annotated with 3,982 protein-coding genes using the Nr, Swissport, KOG, and KEGG databases for 3,980, 3,667, 2,998, and 2,303 genes. In addition, 561 carbohydrate enzymes and 4,416 pathogen–host interaction-related genes were identified. The protein function of H. trueperi S61 was focused on biological processes with distribution in gene transcription and amino acids as well as carbohydrate metabolism. The novel strain of H. trueperi S61 isolated from the Qarhan Salt Lake primarily preferred protein biological processes and antibiotic resistance, providing a potential resource for biotechnology.
Anthropogenic Zn contamination dispersion in Sepetiba Bay evidenced by Zn isotopes
Authors: Cunha Bruno , Araújo Daniel , Garnier Jeremie , Dantas Elton , Babinski Marly , Ruiz Izabel , Souto-Oliveira Carlos , Geraldes Mauro , Rocha Davi , Machado Wilson
Published: December 2022

Sedimentary processes in coastal environments play a key role in the spatial dispersion of metal contaminants, including Zn. Combining Zn stable isotope signatures (δ66Zn) with traditional proxies of sedimentary sources and dispersal and post-depositional processes is a promising approach to understanding Zn anthropogenic dynamics in coastal systems that remains untested. To this end, we coupled geochemical and isotope tools to infer sedimentary contributions on Zn fate and behavior in surface sediments of Sepetiba bay, a tropical lagoon in Rio de Janeiro state chronically contaminated by an old stake of electroplating wastes Zn-enrich. Our results show high variability in δ66Zn values (0.43‰ to 0.89‰) and Zn enrichment factors (1 to 23-fold), evidencing a gradient in mixing sedimentary sources. The biplot δ66Zn versus 1/[Zn] highlights that the Zn isotope variability of most samples fell within a mixing source trend involving natural Zn (+0.29‰, 67 mg.kg-1) and anthropogenic Zn (+0.89‰, 3,440 mg.kg-1), the latter attributed to the Sepetiba bay’s historical Zn metallurgical contamination. Based on the isotope mixing model and geochemical proxies (e.g., Ti/Al ratio), we calculated that Zn excess in the Sepetiba Bay varies from 42% to 98%. The Zn enrichment distribution across the bay confirmed anthropogenic Zn dispersal from the Saco de Engenho, mainly controlled by the clock direction water current. Sediments mineralogical composition and correlations between Zn isotope and Al concentrations indicate that the high content of anthropogenic Zn is associated with silt and clay sediment particles composed of gibbsite and clay minerals such as kaolinite and organic matter. Our findings demonstrate that combining Zn isotope ratios with other geochemical proxies may help pinpoint Zn anthropogenic origins and behavior as well as track its dispersion in the land-sea continuum. In this case, this approach provides more accurate results on Zn contamination dispersion in the Sepetiba Bay and avoids possible misleading interpretations concerning anthropogenic Zn origins at low Zn concentration levels.
Seeing and Believing in Augustine’s De videndo Deo
Authors: Catapano Giovanni
Published: December 2022

The aim of my paper is to clarify the content and function of the distinction between seeing and be-lieving stated by Augustine in his De videndo deo. I try to achieve this in three steps. First, I briefly describe the genesis, the fundamental ideas and the structure of De videndo deo. Second, I analyse in detail the distinction between seeing and believing put forward in the first part of Augustine’s text. Finally, I show the role that this distinction plays in the overall argument of De videndo deo.Keywords: faith, God, theophanies, value of theological opinions, vision
Lucia Marcucci: Visual Poetry Against Social Violence
Authors: D'Amico Marzia
Published: December 2022

The article offers an original close reading of some of Marcucci's most famous works between the early 60s and late 70s, chosen as examples of a situated gendered specificity of the artist's poetics. Despite the self-declared distance from neo-feminist stances, Marcucci shines for originality and controversy in the themes and practices of creation in her contemporary landscape, mostly dominated by male artists. On the one hand, we observe Marcucci’s artistic and cultural operation in Italy amid an economic boom but still suffered from the retrograde nature of the still deviously dominant fascist thinking, in conjunction with the bigotry of the catholic church, concerning women’s emancipation. On the other hand, we also observe Marcucci’s productive singularity in the context of her contemporary counterculture, which had not freed itself at all — although preaching it — from sexist power dynamics. The article aims to present a feminist lens (from male gaze to self-objectification) not as the absolute and only way of interpreting Marcucci’s verbal-visual poems, but as useful in highlighting the specific qualities of Marcucci’s research and poetics. Through the analysis of “Il Fidanzato in Fuga” (The Runaway Bride; 1964), “Noxin” (1970), “AH!” (1972), “Aa Bb Cc” (1977), and “Culturae” (1978), an attempt will be made to offer a viable course of inquiry that does not isolate Marcucci’s work from that of her male contemporaries but considers its situated specificity as a necessary stand.
Singularitas teknologi dalam perspektif filsafat pendidikan
Authors: Wardani Helda Kusuma , Rukiyati Rukiyati , Prabowo Mulyo
Published: December 2022

Singularitas teknologi yang diprediksi akan terjadi tahun 2045, bersamaan dengan titik waktu generasi emas, merupakan peristiwa adanya teknologi supercerdas AGI yang mempunyai kemampuan untuk memperbaiki, mengembangkan, dan menciptakan diri-sendiri. Kemampuan supercerdas yang melampui kecerdasan manusia, menyebabkan manusia akan kehilangan kemanusiaannya (terjadinya post-human atau dehumanisasi). Filsafat pendidikan yang merupakan pemikiran radikal terhadap upaya-upaya optimalisasi kualitas hidup dan kehidupan mempunyai tanggungjawab moral, maupun nilai dan etika untuk mengkaji peristiwa singularitas teknologi. Dengan menggunakan metode reviu literatur, diharapkan diperoleh gambaran lebih jelas tentang dampak peristiwa tersebut agar dapat diantisipasi sejak awal melalui pendidikan. Kesimpulan yang diperoleh dari kajian literatur diperoleh bahwa (1) titik waktu tahun 2045 terjadinya singularitas teknologi yang diprediksi oleh Ray Kurzweil merupakan keniscayaan yang harus diantisipasi terutama pada generasi emas Indonesia, (2) kemanfaatan AI baik yang supercerdas atau hipercerdas dalam pendidikan, sepanjang selalu terkontrol untuk tidak tergelincir dalam dehumanisasi patut tetap dijalankan sebagai media terancang atau media dimanfaatkan, dan (3) kerterlambatan dan keterhambatan untuk aktivitas antisipasi singularitas teknologi akan mengakibatkan kerugian yang mendunia bagi seluruh umat manusia.The technological singularity that is predicted to occur in 2045, along with the golden generation time point, is an event of the existence of AGI supercerdas technology that has the ability to improve, develop, and create itself. Supercerdas abilities that exceed human intelligence, causing humans to lose their humanity (post-human or dehumanization). The philosophy of education which is a radical thought towards efforts to optimize the quality of life and life has a moral responsibility to examine the events of technological singularities. By using the method of review literature, it is expected to get a clearer picture about the impact of the event so that it can be anticipated from the beginning through education. The conclusion obtained from the literature study obtained that (1) the time point in 2045 the occurrence of technological singularities predicted by Ray Kurzweil is an inevitability that must be anticipated especially in the future. (2) the expediency of AI, whether supercer smart or hypercerdas in education, as long as it is always controlled not to slip in dehumanization should still be carried out as a designed medium or media utilized, and (3) slowness and inhibition for anticipatory activities of technological singularity will result in worldwide losses for all mankind.
Batik as a craft teaching-learning medium To preserve values of local wisdom in elementary schools in Bantul, Indonesia
Authors: Purwastuti Lusila Andriani
Published: December 2022

Education is required to give earnest attention to the development of Indonesian people in all dimensions. This is in line with education as the main vehicle in nation and character building. The whole development of its dimensions (arrangement of nature, the characteristics of nature, and the position of nature) can only be done if humans since the beginning of its birth have been educated to the actualization of these potentials. Education would give a real and significant contribution in supporting the development of the nation’s character as a whole that become a big agenda for Indonesia. The research approach used in this research is qualitative descriptive. This research took place in SendangsariPrimary School, Pajangan, Bantul, Yogyakarta. The data were obtained by observation, interview, and documentation. The data analysis includes data reduction, classification, verification, and conclusion. The validity of data used triangulation. The research concluded that local wisdom values contained in batik can be identified as follows:  the value of honesty, patience, perseverance, cooperation, tolerance, democratic, hard work, patience, religious, virtue, inner and outer well-being, the scientefic value (mixing colors in batik) patient, honest, loving environment, patriotism, creative and innovative. SD Sendangsari has been carrying out thematic-integrative character education based on local wisdom.
Evidence-based geology as a basis for improving the efficiency of innovative design of the development of Tengizchevroil oil fields
Authors: Tauova Nursaule
Published: December 2022

The article's main purpose is to study the method of storing sulfur in solid form in a large block at Tengizshevroil deposits and dispose of sulfur residues. Thus, we have to admit that, in this case, the evaluation of the effectiveness of the innovation at the stage of its development was performed incorrectly, and thus the consumer was misled. As a rule, the production activities of enterprises are planned according to the average parameters that are not known reliably in advance and can change randomly. At the same time, a situation with sharp changes in these indicators is extremely undesirable because this means the threat of loss of control. The smaller the deviation of the indicators from the average expected value, the greater the stability. That is why the statistical method based on mathematical statistics has become the most widespread in assessing investment risk. A more complex mathematical apparatus (regression and correlation analysis, simulation modeling methods) allows for a deeper analysis of the risk and its causes. The discrepancy between modern progressive technical capabilities and archaic "expert" geological thinking. Unfortunately, when making decisions, geologists often rely solely on personal experience, while the basis of evidence-based geology is experimental research (including statistical experiments), which serves as material for a systematic review, meta-analysis, and the development of practical guidelines (recommendations) based on them. The use of the principles of evidence-based geology involves a combination of individual practical experience and optimal evidence obtained through a systematic analysis of experimental and experimental-methodical studies. The instrumental support of evidence-based geology is modern technologies of statistical data analysis, data mining and artificial intelligence, and analytical platforms to build applied solutions.
Blended learning as an effective method for school and university teachers of Kazakhstan
Authors: Kaliaskarova Ainur , Zhundybaeva Turakhan , Triyono Mochamad Bruri , Kassymova Gulzhaina K.
Published: December 2022

In this article, the author compares different definitions of the term blended learning given by foreign and local scientists and gives his interpretation. The article analyzes world scholars' works on blended learning, determining the advantages and disadvantages of this method. The online survey method was used to find out how far Kazakhstani teachers are familiar with the blended learning method, whether they use it or not, and understand if this method is effective. The survey results showed that school and university teachers use blended learning in their lessons and will use it in the future. According to the questionnaire, the benefits of this method are that it encourages teachers to be creative, increases students' interest, and helps them to study independently. Significant shortcomings of blended learning are technical problems and poor Internet connection. Also, teachers need more time to prepare for their lessons. It is challenging for them. Although there are disadvantages to blended learning, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. Therefore, today this method can be considered as effective.
The effectiveness of media on distance learning based on Merrill's Taxonomy and CASR 147
Authors: Rifai Moch , Harini Novita Vindri
Published: December 2022

According to Merrill, there are two dimensions of learning objectives: content and performance. For learning to achieve its goals, the right media is needed. Moreover, the Covid-19 pandemic situation since 2019 requires learning to be distanced. Teachers and students must work together to achieve learning objectives. Several kinds of media can be used to support learning, including text formats, audio/video tutorials, interactive multimedia, and simulator software. Especially for Aviation Vocational education which has a learning level guide at CASR 147, further analysis is needed on how these media can effectively achieve learning objectives. So, this study aims to analyze the effectiveness of media in distance learning based on Merrill's Taxonomy and CASR 147. Quantitative research methods are used with data from questionnaires and several interviews for data triangulation needs. Based on its effectiveness, the following are suggestions of learning media that can be used: audio/video tutorials, simulators, interactive multimedia, and text formats. Furthermore, it is necessary to conduct research that discusses media preferences based on students' learning styles to know the reasons for the results of media selection by students through questionnaires.
2nd International blended Virtual Conference of Agricultural Sciences at Diyala University
Authors: Hadi Mustafa Hassan
Published: December 2022

Diyala University is an Iraqi public university located in the city of Baquba, the center of Diyala Governorate, northeast of Baghdad’s capital. The scientific and civilized march of the province.
The establishment of the College of Agriculture at the University of Diyala was an urgent necessity due to the great potential of the Diyala governorate in the agricultural sector and the vast fertile lands. It is an agricultural governorate with distinction, and its orchards are famous for citrus fruits, as they were called Baquba, the city of oranges. It is also characterized by rare types of dates and citrus fruits. Livestock in Diyala Governorate has the largest share of the agricultural sector is one of the most important economic pillars. Diyala governorate is the first after Baghdad in the number of sheds and hatcheries in Iraq, with three large cow stations and many poultry halls, either for the production of table eggs or white meat.
Wheat seed deterioration stimulated by plant extracts
Authors: Al-Khafajy Mustafa J. , Ali Majeed Hassan , A. Mutlag Naeem. , H. Cheyed Saddam
Published: December 2022

During 2019-2020, the experiment was conducted in the laboratory of the Department of Field Crop Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering Sciences - Baghdad University, to investigate the impact of soaking wheat seeds produced during the 2016 agricultural season with three plant extracts (licorice root extract 2%, 4% and 6%, Acadian and Humic(500, 1000, & 1500 mg L-1). Aside from the two control treatments (soaking in distilled water with dried seeds). The results show that the soaking treatment with licorice root extract outperformed the other therapies in conventional laboratory germination, root length, and seedling vigor index (95 percent and 3.42 cm 1207) compared to the two control treatments (soaking with distilled water and dry seeds). While all the Humic and Acadian soaking treatments at the concentrations (500 and 1000) mg L-1 did not significantly differ with the distilled water soaking treatment.The characteristics of standard laboratory germination percentage, root length, coleoptile length and seedling vigor index. Thus, we conclude that soaking wheat seeds with high concentrations of Acadian (more than 1000 mg L-1) leads to a deterioration in the vitality of the seeds. While soaking with licorice root extract enhances the vibrancy and activity of wheat seeds compared to the other extracts used. As a result, we propose soaking the somewhat old and low-vital wheat seeds in a concentration of at least 2% licorice root extract.

Keywords: Radicle dry weight, Seedling vigor, seed germination, seed storage.
Analyzing the nutritional value of Acanthopagrus latus and Coptodon zilli muscles from the Al-Hindiya river in the Iraqi region of Karbala
Authors: AL. humairi Kadhim , AL-Muhanna Mohammed , Mansour Akeil
Published: December 2022

The present study dealt with the determination of the protein, fat, moisture and ash chemical content for two species of bony fish (Teleosts) that belonged to two different families, namely Acanthopagrus latus (Sparidea) and Coptodon zilli ( Cichlidae). Also, the total energy (calories) to the protein and fat contents in the muscles of the two studied fish and for two regions for each species. Samples were collected from the Al-Hindiya river in Karbala Province between August and October 2020. The current results noted an apparent difference in the mean values of chemical contents for the studied length groups, which ranged between 100-400 mm, and for two regions of the body, as the rates of protein content in A. latus were 17.42-18.60% while their rates ranged in C. zilli between 17.20-18.54%. The rates of fat content in A. latus were 6.40-7.50%, whereas ranged between 5.70-6.30% in C. zilli and the rates of moisture content ranged from 74.60 to 70.16%, while In C. zilli fish, the rates ranged between 75.40-72.40%, and the ash content ranged from 1.42 to1.80% and 1.14-1.34% in A. latus and C. zilli fish respectively. Both fish were considered medium-fat content fish depending on its value in their muscles.

Keywords: nutritional value; fish muscles; Coptodon zilli; Acanthopagrus latus .
Use of Ginger Essential Oil with Cephalosporin antibiotics as Beta-Lactamase inhibitors in pharmaceutical design to fight Escherichia coli UTI
Authors: J. Khalil Yasmin , Saadedin Shurook M.K.
Published: December 2022

This research aimed to investigate multi-target inhibitors against the Beta-Lactamases protein of urinary tract infections (UTI) Escherichia coli, which is considered the main virulence factor of this bacterium. Drug design is regarded as a new approach to drug discovery and industry. The combination of Ginger Essential Oil (GEO) and Cefepime (FEP) showed effective results against Beta-Lactamase enzymes of UTI E.coli, 512 FEP+ 100% GEO and 1024 FEP + 100% GEO for (20 mm and 26 mm) inhibition zone respectively. The present study concluded that the isolates of E.coli of UTI from Iraqi hospitals were MDR and XDR, and their virulence was due to the presence of blaTEM genes. In silico screening, servers have been used to design an inhibitor model for Beta-Lactamases from the natural product of GEO. Cefepime and Ginger's essential oil showed a strong synergistic effect on these bacteria.

Keywords: Escherichia coli; ESBLs; Ginger Essential Oil; Cefepime; UTI
Determination of IFN-y in Patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa-Inflicted Burn and Wound
Authors: A. Jwad Mohammed , A. Gharbi Wasan
Published: December 2022

The sample collection was carried out from 1/12/2021 to 1/4/2022 at the burns hospital, Baghdad teaching hospital in Baghdad city, and Alhussain teaching hospital in Almuthana city. Samples were collected from patients' sera collection samples from (69) patients, from burn patients 53 and 16 samples from wound patients infected with pseudomonas aeruginosa; 41 patients were males, and 28 were females. This group used the other 69 patients that were not infected by bacteria as a control group. The level of IFN-y was investigated by ELISA assay in the teaching Laboratories in al Sawawah city. The results showed a decrease in IFN-y levels were 35.2±2.6 for burn patients and 35.4±2.3 for wound patients compared to the control group of 46±2.5. The current study reported a highly significant difference in IFN-y levels between the burn and wound patients and the control group (P<0.0001 ).

Keywords: Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Burn; wound; Interferon – Gamma.
The Role of Wearable Technology in Measuring and Supporting Patient Outcomes Following Total Joint Replacement: Review of the Literature
Authors: Iovanel Gregory , Ayers David , Zheng Hua
Published: December 2022

Background

The incidence rate of total joint replacement (TJR) continues to increase due to the aging population and the surgery that is very successful in providing pain relief to and improving function among patients with advanced knee or hip arthritis. Improving patient outcomes and patient satisfaction after TJR remain important goals. Wearable technologies provide a novel way to capture patient function and activity data and supplement clinical measures and patient-reported outcome measures in order to better understand patient outcomes after TJR.

Objective

We examined the current literature to evaluate the potential role of wearable devices and compare them with existing methods for monitoring and improving patient rehabilitation and outcomes following TJR.

Methods

We performed a literature search by using the research databases supported by the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School’s Lamar Soutter Library, including PubMed and Scopus, supplemented with the Google Scholar search engine. A specific search strategy was used to identify articles discussing the use of wearable devices in measuring and affecting postoperative outcomes of patients who have undergone TJR. Selected papers were organized into a spreadsheet and categorized for our qualitative literature review to assess how wearable data correlated with clinical measures and patient-reported outcome measures.

Results

A total of 9 papers were selected. The literature showed the impact of wearable devices on evaluating and improving postoperative functional outcomes. Wearable-collected data could be used to predict postoperative clinical measures, such as range of motion and Timed Up and Go times. When predicting patient-reported outcomes, specifically Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Scores/Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Scores and Veterans RAND 12-Item Health Survey scores, strong associations were found between changes in sensor-collected data and changes in patient-reported outcomes over time. Further, the step counts of patients who received feedback from a wearable improved over time when compared to those of patients who did not receive feedback.

Conclusions

These findings suggest that wearable technology has the potential to remotely measure and improve postoperative orthopedic patient outcomes. We anticipate that this review will facilitate further investigation into whether wearable devices are viable tools for guiding the clinical management of TJR rehabilitation.
Large-scale real-life implementation of technology-enabled care to maximize hospitals’ medical surge preparedness during future infectious disease outbreaks and winter seasons: A viewpoint. (Preprint)
Authors: Sener Talia , Haenen Winne , Smits Patrick , Hans Guy
Published: December 2022

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Hospitals can be overburdened with patients suffering from severe infectious conditions during infectious disease outbreaks. Such outbreaks or epidemics put tremendous pressure on the admission capacity of care facilities in the concerned region, and negatively impact the elective program within these facilities. Such situations have been observed during the recent waves of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pandemic. Due to the imminent threat of a twindemic by new variant of coronavirus disease 19 and influenza during the upcoming winter season, healthcare agencies should take decisive steps to safeguard hospitals’ surge capacity while continuing to provide optimal and safe care to potentially large number of patients in their familiar home environment. Preparedness of health systems for infectious diseases would require a dynamic interaction between the continuous assessment of region-wide available hospital capacity and programs of intensive home treatment of infectious patients. In this viewpoint we describe an innovative dynamic coupling system between hospital surge capacity and a cascading activation of a nation-wide system for remote patient monitoring.
Evaluation of Flood and Drought Events Using AR5 Climate Change Scenarios in Indonesia
Authors: Ikhwali M. Faisi , Rau Maulana Ibrahim , Benazir  , Pawattana Chalermchai , Yahya Husnawati
Published: December 2022

Indonesia is an archipelagic country located on the equator. The issue of climate change has become a global issue that has impacted several sectors in Indonesia recently. The presence of the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has contributed to conducting studies on flood and drought events. This review paper summarized 16 published papers that have gone through peer-review, both in the form of publications in journals and at conferences. Since the release of the IPCC AR5 to date, ten studies on flooding and six studies on drought events have been conducted. The most publications on this in 2019 were five publications. Of the various types of the Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) scenarios used with various methods, the most widely used scenario RCPs is RCP4.5. From the climate change scenario, precipitations parameter is the main parameter that is used in assessing flood or drought events. There are studies conducted on a district / city, provincial scale, and some are even carried out on a watershed scale. The location or province that most flood studies have been carried out is in the capital of Jakarta. The results of these studies generally indicate that the incidence of floods and droughts will increase in the future. Therefore, adaptation steps are needed to deal with unfavorable conditions in the future. Moreover, as the capital city, Jakarta has been estimated that the projected flood incidence will increase. Several publications have provided steps to deal with these challenges on the positive side.
Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 and Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases
Authors: Donovan Killian , Herrington William G. , Paré Guillaume , Pigeyre Marie , Haynes Richard , Sardell Rebecca , Butterworth Adam S. , Folkersen Lasse , Gustafsson Stefan , Wang Qin , Baigent Colin , Mälarstig Anders , Holmes Michael V. , Staplin Natalie ,   on behalf of the SCALLOP Consortium
Published: December 2022

Background

Fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF-23) is associated with a range of cardiovascular and noncardiovascular diseases in conventional epidemiological studies, but substantial residual confounding may exist. Mendelian randomization approaches can help control for such confounding.

Methods

SCALLOP Consortium data of 19,195 participants were used to generate an FGF-23 genetic score. Data from 337,448 UK Biobank participants were used to estimate associations between higher genetically predicted FGF-23 concentration and the odds of any atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (n=26,266 events), nonatherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (n=12,652), and noncardiovascular diseases previously linked to FGF-23. Measurements of carotid intima-media thickness and left ventricular mass were available in a subset. Associations with cardiovascular outcomes were also tested in three large case-control consortia: CARDIOGRAMplusC4D (coronary artery disease, n=181,249 cases), MEGASTROKE (stroke, n=34,217), and HERMES (heart failure, n=47,309).

Results

We identified 34 independent variants for circulating FGF-23, which formed a validated genetic score. There were no associations between genetically predicted FGF-23 and any of the cardiovascular or noncardiovascular outcomes. In UK Biobank, the odds ratio (OR) for any atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease per 1-SD higher genetically predicted logFGF-23 was 1.03 (95% confidence interval [95% CI], 0.98 to 1.08), and for any nonatherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, it was 1.01 (95% CI, 0.94 to 1.09). The ORs in the case-control consortia were 1.00 (95% CI, 0.97 to 1.03) for coronary artery disease, 1.01 (95% CI, 0.95 to 1.07) for stroke, and 1.00 (95% CI, 0.95 to 1.05) for heart failure. In those with imaging, logFGF-23 was not associated with carotid or cardiac abnormalities.

Conclusions

Genetically predicted FGF-23 levels are not associated with atherosclerotic and nonatherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases, suggesting no important causal link.

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Research on the Design Performance of Regional Culture in City Brand Image
Authors: Pei Wen
Published: December 2022

Based on the important role of city brand image in city development, this paper studies the expression of regional culture in city brand image design, and how to use regional cultural advantages to design city brand image. The first part of this paper expounds the research background, purpose and significance of this topic; The second part analyzes the relationship between regional culture and urban brand image design; The third part, based on the regional culture, takes Zhuhai, Guangdong Province as an example, and studies its design innovation performance in the city brand image. The purpose is to provide some reference ideas for the integration of regional culture and urban brand image design and the innovation of urban brand image design.
The Sustainability and Resiliency of Cooperatives amid Economic Challenges
Authors: E. Bartolome Irish Fae , R. Barlinan Maricris , Guzman Princess R. De , C. Gavina Giemelle , D. Hizon Marie Sol , P. Pascual Marilou
Published: December 2022

This research looked at how cooperatives maintain their sustainability and resiliency in the face of economic challenges. The questionnaire checklist was used as the data collection instrument in a descriptive research design. Respondents in this study were officers from selected cooperatives in Talavera, Nueva Ecija. The majority of them are multipurpose cooperatives that conduct credit operations. Five cooperatives have been in operation for more than ten years, with the majority of them being small businesses (asset sizes are between three million and fifteen million pesos). Despite the pandemic, they all earned in 2021, according to the respondents. According to the survey results, business diversification is very effective in maintaining cooperative standing in the face of economic challenges. The survey also revealed that cooperatives are self-sustaining, as almost all respondents did not face the severe problems that most businesses face, such as closure and employee reductions. The majority of them have adapted to the new normal work setup. It is recommended that cooperatives expand and improve their services in order to provide immediate and timely information and assistance to members in order for them to operate and survive any economic challenges that may arise. Cooperatives should also develop a Business Continuity Plan and diversify their businesses rather than concentrating on a single one.
Environmental Protection Policies in India and Impact on Corporate Social Responsibility: A Study on Industry Analysis and Sustainability
Authors: R M Nithya Sree , Singh Neha , Sutradhar Pami , Premlatha Dr.
Published: December 2022

Abstract: This research on environmental protection policies in India urges rethinking the entire paradigm of pollution control and sustainability. Its scope encompasses rights to life, liberty, a livelihood and a higher level of living, clean working conditions, and a pollution-free environment. Since the Indian Constitution mandates that both the State and its citizenry must safeguard the environmental improvement and the fundamental issues. According to the government, India's environmental pollution is largely embraced as a component of its economy built on greed and is willing to forgo both natural resources and public health in order to maintain rapid economic growth. This secondary research study investigates the environmental issues through industry analysis and sustainability.
Aproximación a la gestión de los residuos de construcción y demolición en el área metropolitana del Valle de Aburrá
Authors: Acevedo Agudelo Harlem , Ruiz Loaiza María Camila
Published: December 2022

En la actualidad, los residuos de construcción y demolición (RCD) representan grandes retos para la industria de la construcción. Esto se debe en buena medida a los impactos ambientales negativos que conlleva su alta disposición en vertederos, los bajos niveles de aprovechamiento y el desconocimiento generalizado sobre prácticas de circularidad en el sector. Las estrategias con enfoque de economía circular (EC) brindan una serie de oportunidades para mejorar la gestión de estos residuos en las diferentes fases de un proyecto constructivo. En Colombia, la normativa para el manejo, control y aprovechamiento de los RCD está estipulada en la Resolución No. 0472 de 2017, la cual se convierte en un hito para la implementación de medidas de EC en el país. En este orden de ideas, el presente artículo tuvo como propósito discutir el potencial de la EC como dinamizadora en la gestión de los RCD y examinar tanto los procesos como las percepciones de los gestores de los RCD que se encuentran inscritos en el Área Metropolitana del Valle de Aburrá (AMVA), Colombia. Para ello, se llevó a cabo un estudio cualitativo y descriptivo en la revisión de las prácticas de circularidad en el ámbito regional y mediante enfoque exploratorio, se recurrió a la aplicación de entrevistas semiestructuradas y análisis documental para conocer la situación y la madurez de las empresas gestoras de los RCD. Como resultados se presentaron la descripción de los procesos y las materialidades gestionadas en el área metropolitana, las limitaciones y los avances percibidos por los gestores de RCD en el AMVA. De este modo, se encontró una región con un gran potencial de aprovechamiento donde actualmente casi todos los RCD son direccionados a la disposición final (aprox. 99.5 %); por tanto, se requiere de más actores que ingresen a este ecosistema y que desde la esfera estatal se brinden las condiciones para evitar las limitaciones descritas en este estudio.
El retorno del sujeto en la economía global. Recuperar la subjetividad ante la vida de consumo, una propuesta desde la economía social
Authors: Hernández-Castro Gustavo
Published: December 2022

Se analiza el retorno del sujeto, supone romper con una subjetividad alienada dada en la modernidad. El retorno del sujeto inicia cuando se derrumban los marcos categoriales de la razón mítica y de la razón instrumental, al hacerlo el sujeto conoce, actúa y se posiciona para transformar la realidad. En este contexto, la economía social, como alternativa posible de articulación de los colectivos sociales y políticos, puede incidir en una agenda para proteger a la sociedad y a la naturaleza de la destrucción llevada por el ser humano, mediante modelos económicos imaginarios. La Carta de Principios de la Economía Social, aporta una ruta a seguir, que coloca a la persona en el núcleo central, para que la economía social sea una posibilidad real, en la búsqueda de una sociedad en que quepan todas y todos.
La importancia del estado de bienestar en la economía social y solidaria: Eslabón democrático y herramienta de transición
Authors: Acosta-Rosero David
Published: December 2022

Este escrito empieza con breves descripciones de los conceptos a ser tratados, comenzando con modelos alternativos económicos. Este repaso incluye los conceptos más aceptados de economía social y además expande el abanico de posibilidades para incluir modelos más ambiciosos de protección social, como la economía social y solidaria. El trabajo continúa con una revisión del Estado de bienestar, su estructura, motivaciones y funcionamiento. El siguiente apartado considera los puntos de inflexión y concordancia que existen entre los conceptos antes descritos, para luego abordar la posibilidad y necesidad de la existencia de un sistema de redistribución de recursos sociales dentro de un modelo económico alternativo o complementario al capitalismo.
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Authors: Hernández-Castro Gustavo
Published: December 2022

UNED Revista Nacional de Administración
Exploring First-Year EFL Students’ Problems in Essay Writing
Authors: Alfaruqy Doni , Setyawan Harits , Rohman Tefur Nur
Published: December 2022

Writing has been considered the most difficult skill to master by EFL university students. It needs more effort and time for mastery. Some challenges in writing can make students confused. This condition has inspired the researchers to conduct the study. The study aims to identify the common errors in first-year students’ essay writing and provide suggestive solutions for the problems encountered by the students. This study was implemented using quantitative and qualitative approaches (mixed method). The researchers analyzed 205 students’ essays to identify the writing errors. After that, they randomly interviewed selected students to find the specific problems and suggestions. The data gathered were then classified and analyzed thematically. Based on the analyzed data, the most frequent error was faulty sentences which was 60.41%, grammar as the second error was 16.88%, the third error was mechanics with 13.1%, and vocabulary and other errors were 5.38% and 4.22%. The result shows that most students got difficulty writing sentences correctly. Therefore, providing appropriate learning materials for students and giving feedback on their writing are suggested.
Sleep and Circadian Disruptors: Unhealthy Noise and Light Levels for Hospitalized Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant Patients
Authors: Fidler Andrea L. , Waitt Julie , Lehmann Leslie , Solet Jo M. , Duffy Jeanne F. , Gonzalez Brian D. , Beebe Dean , Fedele David , Zhou Eric
Published: December 2022

Noise and light levels during hospitalizations can disrupt sleep and
circadian health, resulting in worse health outcomes. This study
describes patterns of noise and light in an inpatient room of children
undergoing stem cell transplants. Objective meters tracked noise and
light levels every minute for 6 months. Median overnight sound was 55dB
(equivalent to conversational speech), which exceeded recommendations.
There were 3.4 loud noises (>80dB) per night on average.
Children spent 62% of the 24-hour cycle in non-optimal lighting, with
daytime light dimmer than recommended 98% of the time. These data
suggest improvements for hospital environment in pediatric cancer
patients.
Trivial injury with devastating complication-A case of pediatric pancreatic pseudocyst
Authors: Shaikh Iqra , Rahmat Zainab , islam zarmina , khan Mohammad Arif , Ali Syed , Nasir Sharmeen , Mousavi Sayed
Published: December 2022

We report a case of a four-year-old female child who presented with a
massive pancreatic pseudocyst. Pseudocysts >10 cm are at an
increased risk of rupture, hence require surgical intervention.
Percutaneous external drainage via pig tail catheter was followed by
Cysto-gastrostomy due to continuous high output. Post-operative period
was uneventful.