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Occupational Performance and Hand Function in People With Parkinson’s Disease After Participation in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) BIG®
Authors: Doucet Barbara M. , Blanchard Mark , Bienvenu Francine
Published: November 2021

Importance: People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience motor and functional impairment that can negatively affect daily living and participation.

Objective: To examine the occupational performance and hand function outcomes of people with PD who participated in a Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) BIG® program.

Design: Retrospective record review.

Setting: Outcomes were extracted from patient charts at a hospital outpatient clinic.

Participants: Sixty-six clinic outpatients with PD who completed the LSVT BIG program.

Intervention: An occupational therapist and a physical therapist who were certified in LSVT BIG administration delivered the 16-session LSVT BIG program.

Outcomes and Measures: The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), grip strength, and Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test (MMDT) were administered before and after participation in LSVT BIG training.

Results: For participant-identified COPM goals, pre–post changes were significant, ranging from 3 to 6 points for performance and satisfaction (p < .001). Grip strength in both hands showed significant gains; median scores for the right hand increased from 55.0 lb (interquartile range [IQR] 41.0, 70.0) to 64.0 lb (IQR 46.0, 80.0; p < .001) and for the left hand from 52.0 lb (IQR 39.0, 64.0) to 63.0 lb (IQR 44.5, 79.5; p < .001). MMDT median scores for right to left also significantly improved, from 124.0 s (IQR 113.0, 181.0) to 119.5 s (IQR 105.5, 163.5; p = .014).

Conclusions and Relevance: Participation in the LSVT BIG program can improve perceived occupational performance and satisfaction and produce gains in hand strength and dexterity for people with PD.

What This Article Adds: This study is the first retrospective review of data on occupational performance and hand function outcomes after participation in the LSVT BIG program. The findings of beneficial outcomes support the use of LSVT BIG in occupational therapy services to increase functional abilities among people with PD.
Multimodal Mental Practice Versus Repetitive Task Practice Only to Treat Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
Authors: Page Stephen J. , Levine Peter
Published: November 2021

Importance: Occupational therapists are the primary clinicians tasked with management of the more affected upper extremity (UE) after stroke. However, there is a paucity of efficacious, easy-to-use, inexpensive interventions to increase poststroke UE function.

Objective: To compare the effect of a multimodal mental practice (MMMP) regimen with a repetitive task practice (RTP)–only regimen on paretic UE functional limitation.

Design: Secondary analysis of randomized controlled pilot study data.

Setting: Outpatient clinical rehabilitation laboratory.

Participants: Eighteen chronic stroke survivors exhibiting moderate, stable UE impairment.

Intervention: Participants administered RTP only participated in 45-min, one-on-one occupational therapy sessions 3 times per week for 10 wk; participants administered MMMP completed time-matched UE training sessions consisting of action observation, RTP, and mental practice, delivered in 15-min increments.

Outcomes and Measures: The Action Research Arm Test, the UE section of the Fugl-Meyer Scale, and the Hand subscale of the Stroke Impact Scale (Version 3.0) were administered 1 wk before and 1 wk after intervention.

Results: The MMMP group exhibited significantly larger (p < .01) increases on all three outcome measures compared with the RTP group and surpassed minimal clinically important difference standards for all three UE outcome measures.

Conclusions and Relevance: Because of the time-matched duration of MMMP and RTP, findings suggest that MMMP may be just as feasible as RTP to implement in clinical settings. Efforts to replicate results of this study in a large-scale trial are warranted.

What This Article Adds: This study shows the efficacy of an easy-to-use protocol that significantly increased affected arm function even years after stroke.
The mediating effect of student school burnout
on the relationship between coping strategies
and Internet addiction
Authors: Tomaszek Katarzyna , Muchacka-Cymerman Agnieszka
Published: November 2021

Background

Each person receives and experiences stress differently and applies more or less effective ways of coping. However, the lack of such skills can lead to burnout. As Różańska-Kowal (2004) writes, the most important predictor of burnout is stress. Everyone is different, has different resources, so there are differences in how to deal with difficult and stressful situations. Some young people with poor coping strategies try to deal with the overwhelming stress by engaging in problematic behav-iors, and this heightens the risk of developing substance or Internet addictions.

Participants and procedure

The aim of this study was to examine the association between coping strategies (CS), student school burnout (SSB) and problematic use of the Internet (PUI), and to check if SSB may be a mediator between CS and PUI.

Results

Further analyses revealed that a lower level of the problem – focused coping strategies (active coping and acceptance) and a higher level of helplessness and avoidance behaviors are directly associated with addictive Internet behaviors. However, school burnout mediates only links between active coping, helplessness and avoidance behaviors and problematic Internet use. In addition, gender appeared as a moderator between SSB and PUI. Finally, the results suggested that gender plays a significant role in the relationship between the tested variables.

Conclusions

Male adolescents with poor coping strategies were more prone to school burnout and, because of being burned out, were at a higher risk of excessive Internet use. In the female group school, burnout insignificantly predicted problematic Internet use.
Physical fitness profile of rural versus urban primary school children in eThekwini district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Authors: Olagbegi Oladapo Michael , Nadasan Thayananthee , Mazibuko Yoliswa , Mfenga Esethu , Rangana Khanyani , Themba Risuna
Published: November 2021

Purpose

Assessment of physical fitness (PF) in children as a health indicator is crucial for identifying areas requiring attention regarding the prevention of non-communicable diseases. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the PF profiles of rural and urban primary school children in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Methods

In a cross-sectional survey, 520 consecutive primary school children (urban: 260, rural: 260, age: 6–13 years) recruited from 2 randomly selected schools were assessed with the Eurofit test battery. Four components of the test were assessed: standing long jump (SLJ), sit-ups (SU), 5-m shuttle run test (5m-SRT), and cricket ball throw (CBT). Composite z-scores for the tests were ranked by age and sex, and categorized into low, moderate, and high PF.

Results

Urban and rural children were statistically comparable (p > 0.05) regarding their age, weight, and height but rural children had a significantly higher body mass index (p < 0.05) than their urban-based counterparts. Rural children obtained significantly higher SLJ (p < 0.001) and SU scores (p < 0.001) and lower 5m-SRT scores (p < 0.001) than those from the urban school but their CBT scores were statistically comparable (p = 0.994). The prevalence of low PF status was significantly higher (p < 0.001) among urban children (54.6%) compared with their rural counterparts (26.5%).

Conclusions

Prevalence of low PF was higher among urban primary school learners compared with their rural counterparts. Place of residence should be considered when implementing effective interventions to promote physical activity and health.
Priority of motives for physical therapy among participants of military operations in Eastern Ukraine
Authors: Andrijchuk Olga , Graida Natalia , Ulianytska Natalia , Usova Oksana , Andriichuk Bohdan
Published: November 2021

Introduction

The study aim was to determine the leading components of the motivation to attend systematic physical therapy classes in demobilized combatants.

Methods

Theoretical analysis, sociological methods (questionnaire for prioritizing motives for rehabilitation), pedagogical experiment, as well as mathematical and statistical methods were applied. The research involved 110 demobilized soldiers who were undergoing rehabilitation.

Results

From among the proposed motives, the most significant ones were the combatant’s desire to feel better, not to experience physical discomfort from the injury, and to have a good relationship in the family.

Conclusions

Post-traumatic stress disorder, which can develop in combatants, negatively affects the desire to undergo rehabilitation. The study of significant motives, depending on age, confirms the need to involve family members before the rehabilitation process commencement and the importance of providing official employment for young combatants after returning home.
Effects of brief and prolonged cold application on maximal isometric handgrip strength
Authors: Barra Hernán Andrés de la , Cancino Jaime Opazo , Tapia Simón , Pavez Ignacio , Morales Thiare , Tapia Mario , Liebano Richard
Published: November 2021

Introduction

Neuromuscular effects of cold highlight a decrease in nerve conduction velocity, which supports its analgesic impact, and muscle tone and strength reduction. However, it has been suggested that cold could increase strength with short-time applications. The study aimed to compare the effects of brief and prolonged cold application on maximal isometric handgrip strength.

Methods

The controlled randomized clinical trial involved 112 volunteers (56 men and 56 women, mean age: 22 ± 2.1 years), randomly assigned to brief cooling group (BC, n = 36), prolonged cooling group (PC, n = 40), and control group (n = 36). BC received quick icing in anterior forearm, while PC and control group received ice pack application and no treatment, respectively. Three sessions with 3-day intervals were performed. Handgrip strength was assessed with hand-held dynamometry before and after treatment. The main outcome was maximal isometric strength difference (MISdiff).

Results

There were statistically significant between-group differences in MISdiff in the 3 sessions (S1: p = 0.018; S2: p < 0.001; S3: p < 0.0001), showing a strength increase in BC (p < 0.0001) and decrease in PC (p = 0.025) at the end of the sessions. In addition, a post-intervention strength increase in BC was highlighted when analysing the sessions individually (S1: p = 0.0003; S2: p = 0.00147; S3: p = 0.0001).

Conclusions

Brief cold seems a good strategy to increase maximal isometric strength, although the underlying neurophysiological mechanisms must be further studied. Brief cooling could be considered as an ergogenic low-cost support when isometry training is required. In turn, a strength decrease after prolonged cooling was observed.
Jürgen Heindl
Authors: Sachs Melanie
Published: November 2021

Der Unternehmensgründer und Vorstandsvorsitzende von Progroup über Motorradfahren, Risikobereitschaft sowie aus Routinen auszubrechen und warum ein Wellpappdisplay interessanter ist als die tatsächliche Produktauslage.
Schneller zur fertigen Maschine
Authors: Schubert Joffrey
Published: November 2021

Applaus während eines Design Reviews – ein Erlebnis, dass man nicht alle Tage hat: „Genau das ist uns mit dem digitalen Zwilling von Siemens passiert“, bestätigt Maximilian Herrmann, Director Design bei Weckerle GmbH: „Da waren wir tatsächlich ein bisschen sprachlos – und stolz.“
Lieferkrise trifft Supermärkte
Authors: Mende Jan , Schulz Hans-Jürgen , Tewes Werner , Hebben Miriam , Brändlein Philip
Published: November 2021

Der Lebensmittelhandel spürt die gestörten Lieferketten zunehmend im Kerngeschäft: Nach LZ-Recherchen häufen sich nun auch bei Food die Engpässe. Vor dem Hintergrund laufender Jahresgespräche sorgt das für neue Brisanz.
Aldi fällt wieder zurück
Authors: Schulz Hans-Jürgen
Published: November 2021

Aldi Nord und Süd verlieren 2021 im Vergleich zum Vorjahr kräftig an Umsatz. Marktforschungszahlen zeigen starke Rückgänge im Food-Geschäft. Lieferkettenprobleme verhindern einen Ausgleich über das Nonfood-Geschäft.
Gorillas schafft niederländische Holding
Authors: Holst Jens , Hofmann Janine
Published: November 2021

Gorillas baut die Struktur um und wandelt sich in ein niederländisches Unternehmen.
Dalli beruft neuen Geschäftsführer
Authors: Brändlein Philip
Published: November 2021

Der Handelsmarkenspezialist Dalli hat seine Geschäftsführung neu aufgestellt. Volker Hesse verantwortet seit Anfang November in Personalunion die Bereiche Marketing, Vertrieb und Forschung.
Sekt ist nicht mehr so billig
Authors: Murmann Christoph
Published: November 2021

Die Preise für Sektgrundweine sind stark gestiegen. Im Hauptlieferland Spanien notieren sie bei 36 bis 40 Cent je l. Aktionspreise für Markensekte um 2,20 Euro werden schwieriger zu kalkulieren.
Aldi kann Tierwohlprogramm nicht allein stemmen
Authors: Lenders Dirk , Sieler Sandra
Published: November 2021

Für die Realisierung der Umstellung des Fleischangebots auf tiergerechtere Haltungsformen sucht Aldi den Schulterschluss mit den Vorstufen. Unter den größten Unternehmen der Fleischindustrie sind die Betriebe des Handels auf dem Vormarsch.
Kulinarische Entdeckungsreise
Authors: Krönert Alrun
Published: November 2021

Selbst die Corona-Pandemie konnte Natalie Wischer nicht davon abhalten, im Sommer 2020 bei der Rewe-Beschaffungsorganisation Rewe Far East in Hongkong anzuheuern. Mit ihrer Art, Projekte und diversifizierte, internationale Teams zu leiten, hat die Globetrotterin ihre Vorgesetzten sofort überzeugt.
Proaktive Führungsrolle
Authors: Krönert Alrun
Published: November 2021

Große Sprünge macht Carina Lierheimer nicht nur als Trainerin bei der Jumping Fitness. Auch bei Kaufland beweist die 25-Jährige Ausdauer und Veränderungswillen. Dort wurde ihr schon früh Personalverantwortung übertragen.
Die Food-Krise ist längst Realität
Authors: Nusser Bernd
Published: November 2021

Wer erfolgreich Neuheiten schaffen und vertreiben möchte, sollte die inneren Werte, etwa den klimatischen Fußabdruck und die Auswirkungen der Produkte auf das menschliche Mikrobiom glaubhaft sichtbar machen, rät das Gottlieb-Duttweiler-Institut.
Drogeriemarktkette dm verteidigt die Spitzenposition
Authors: Nusser Bernd
Published: November 2021

Nah- und Grundversorger dominieren den „Einzelhandel-Index 2021“. Die LEH-Größen Edeka, Rewe, Lidl und Aldi liegen dicht hinter dem Spitzentrio.
Wiesbauer stellt Verpackungsmaterial um
Authors: Hillemeyer Judit
Published: November 2021

Das Wiener Unternehmen Wiesbauer investiert in neue Verpackungsanlagen. Sie gehen im Herbst in Betrieb. Ziel ist es, einen Beitrag zur ökologischen Nachhaltigkeit beizutragen.
SalzburgMilch nutzt Photovoltaik
Authors: Hillemeyer Judit
Published: November 2021

Nach vielen Initiativen zu Themen wie Tierwohl und Umweltschutz setzt die Molkerei SalzburgMilch den nächsten Schritt in Richtung einer klimaneutralen Zukunft. Errichtet wurde auf dem Dach der Käserei in Lamprechtshausen die größte Aufdach-Photovoltaikanlage im Bundesland Salzburg.
Rapsöl ist gefragt
Authors: Hillemeyer Judit
Published: November 2021

Die Klimabedingungen machen den Landwirten in Österreich zu schaffen. Die Raps-Anbaufläche konnte Rapso zwar in Österreich erweitern, doch wegen schwierigen Wetterbedingungen fällt die Ernte kleiner aus.
Darbo beklagt schwierige Fruchtbeschaffung
Authors: Hillemeyer Judit
Published: November 2021

Früchte sind die Spezialität von Darbo. Die Einbußen durch Schließung der Gastronomie im vergangenen Pandemie-Jahr konnte das Tiroler Unternehmen weitgehend kompensieren.
Gurktaler steigert Absatz
Authors: Hillemeyer Judit
Published: November 2021

Der Kräuterlikör Gurktaler konnte in den vergangenen Jahren seinen Absatz kontinuierlich erhöhen. Mittlerweile gehört der Österreicher zu den gefragten Halbbittermarken in Deutschland.
Wein für unerfahrene Konsumenten
Authors: Hillemeyer Judit
Published: November 2021

Lenzs Moser will mit einem Wein-Duo neue Zielgruppen ansprechen. Die beiden Weißweincuvées haben einen geringeren Alkoholgehalt. Auf Angaben zur Rebsorte und Jahrgang wird bewusst verzichtet.
Welse und Fruchtgemüse im Kreislaufsystem
Authors: Hillemeyer Judit
Published: November 2021

Hinter dem Namen Blün steht eine Gruppe erfahrener Landwirte, die in Wien arbeitet. Gezüchtet werden Gemüse und Welse in einem lokalen Kreislaufsystem.
Křetínský trennt sich von E-Commerce-Aktivitäten
Authors: Rennack Sebastian
Published: November 2021

Milliardendeal des Metro-Großaktionärs – Verkauf der tschechischen E-Commerce-Holding Mall Group an den polnischen Online-Riesen Allegro
Zuckerkartell drohen Millionenurteile
Authors: Bender Hanno
Published: November 2021

Nestlé, Katjes, Müller Milch, Zott und viele andere Unternehmen, die gegen die Kartellanten Nordzucker, Südzucker und Pfeifer & Langen klagen, dürfen sich Hoffnungen auf Schadenersatz in Millionenhöhe machen. Erstmals benennt ein Gerichtsgutachter die Höhe des Kartellschadens.
„Es geht hoch her“
Authors: Himberg Mathias
Published: November 2021

Onlinehandel, Purpose, Klimaschutz, künstliche Intelligenz, Wettbewerb und Mitarbeiterführung: Um die Herausforderungen für die Branche geht es auf dem Kongress vor der Verleihung des Goldenen Zuckerhuts. Das Motto: „Treiber und Getriebene – zwischen Agieren und Reagieren“. Mathias Himberg
Corona fordert von IT-Chefs mehr Führung
Authors: Giuri Maurizio
Published: November 2021

Knifflige Themen wie Mitarbeiterführung im Homeoffice bestimmen weiter die Arbeitswelt. Auf den Technologie-Tagen des EHI machten die IT-Chefs von Globus, Hornbach und Ernsting’s Family deutlich, dass Führung und Kommunikation einen noch größeren Stellenwert bekommen.
Edeka feilt an E24/7-Konzept
Authors: Giuri Maurizio
Published: November 2021

Edekas Roboter-Format „E24/7“ ist seit neun Monaten in Renningen in Betrieb. Die Region Südwest zog nun ein erstes Zwischenfazit auf den EHI-Technologie-Tagen. Verbesserungen wie ein anderes Greifsystem sollen am neuen Standort in Offenburg zum Einsatz kommen.
Händler und Hersteller gewinnen Follower im Netz
Authors: Rück Daniela
Published: November 2021

Informationssuche ist Nutzungsgrund Nummer eins in den Social-Media-Kanälen während des Lockdowns
Kaufleute hadern mit Online-Strategie
Authors: Tewes Werner
Published: November 2021

Bei Edeka rumort es: Kaufleute der Genossenschaft fürchten, dass das Wachstum des E-Food-Markts an ihnen vorbeigeht. Von ihrer Zentrale fühlen sie sich nicht hinreichend unterstützt. Die Suche nach externen Lieferpartnern stößt mancherorts auf Widerstand.
Innocent produziert größtenteils selbst
Authors: Hebben Miriam
Published: November 2021

Die Coca-Cola-Tochter Innocent verzichtet künftig weitestgehend auf die Zusammenarbeit mit Lohnproduzenten. Der Großteil der Smoothies und Säfte der Briten kommt demnächst aus dem neuen Werk in Rotterdam, der Rest vom Bodensee.
Aldi Nord testet Verkaufsterminals
Authors: Konrad Jörg
Published: November 2021

Aldi Nord will seinen Online-Umsatz steigern. Zurzeit testet das Handelsunternehmen, wie sich dieses Ziel mithilfe von Verkaufsterminals aus den Märkten heraus befördern lässt.
Strategie orientiert sich an der Customer-Journey
Authors: Nusser Bernd
Published: November 2021

Social-Media-Werbung kann in Sachen Glaubwürdigkeit nicht mit Printwerbung mithalten, beeinflusst aber vor allem das Verhalten junger Konsumenten stärker. Anbieter mit älteren Zielgruppen sollten nach wie vor auf TV-Werbung setzen, rät das IFH in Köln.
Exporte erreichen Rekordwert
Authors: Heimig Dieter
Published: November 2021

Vor allem mit Olivenöl und Oliven, Molkereiprodukten und frischem Obst ist die Branche im internationalen Geschäft erfolgreich.
Delta hält Export fest im Blick
Authors: Heimig Dieter
Published: November 2021

Besonders in Deutschland sieht Delta nach wie vor noch großes Absatzpotenzial, prangert aber „Missbrauch“ im Markt für griechischen Joghurt an.
Feinkost Dittmann punktet mit Olyssos
Authors: Heimig Dieter
Published: November 2021

Feinkost Dittmann ist seit zwei Jahrzehnten mit dem Olivenöl-Sortiment des griechischen Herstellers Botzakis im deutschen LEH vertreten.
Greek Wine Cellars hat neuen Partner
Authors: Heimig Dieter
Published: November 2021

Der Export ist eine tragende Säule von Greek Wine Cellars. In Deutschland realisiert das Unternehmen 40 Prozent des Exportgeschäftes.
Päcklis auf der Überholspur
Authors: Geiger Michaela
Published: November 2021

Die Schweiz war schon bisher einer der interessantesten E-Commerce-Märkte Europas. Das gilt mit Blick auf den «Corona-Effekt» umso mehr. Nach dem Rekordjahr 2020 geht der Boom auch 2021 ungebrochen weiter. Auf den E-Commerce als feste Grösse muss sich auch die Verpackungswirtschaft einstellen.
„Wir wollen alte Muster aufbrechen“
Authors: Pionke Stefanie
Published: November 2021

Das Netzwerk „Women in Agribusiness“, kurz WiA, hat sich Ende vergangener Woche bei der Agravis Raiffeisen AG in Münster getroffen und dort das Mischfutterwerk besichtigt. Mit dieser Zusammenkunft feierten die Frauen aus der Agrarbranche Jubiläum – es war das zehnte Treffen seit Gründung des Netzwerks vor knapp fünf Jahren. Im Interview zieht WiA-Initiatorin Hella Otten, Bankerin und Agrarexpertin bei der Nord LB, eine Zwischenbilanz.
CO2-Senke als Euro-Quelle
Authors: Vetter Bernhard
Published: November 2021

Monheim am Rhein. Bayer will Landwirte dazu animieren, Emissionen zu reduzieren. Dafür steht „Carbon Farming“. Idealerweise wird daraus sogar ein Geschäftsmodell.
Der richtige Stil führt zum Erfolg
Authors: Brust Martin
Published: November 2021

Frankfurt a.M. Bereits in den 1930ern wurden erste sozialpsychologische Experimente zu verschiedenen Führungsstilen in Wirtschaft und Erziehung durchgeführt. Einer der Pioniere war der Deutsch-Amerikaner Kurt Lewin.
Eco-Schemes fehlt der Spirit
Authors:   Huber, Daphne
Published: November 2021

Bis Anfang 2022 müssen alle EU-Staaten ihre nationalen Strategiepläne zur Umsetzung der Gemeinsamen Agrarpolitik (GAP) ab 2023 bei der EU-Kommission einreichen. Das Vakuum zwischen alter und neuer Bundesregierung erschwert zusätzlich die Abstimmung zwischen den Ressorts und damit die Einhaltung der Abgabefrist.
„Wir wollen die effizientesten Maschinen bauen“
Authors:   Dänzer, Dieter
Published: November 2021

Die EU hat mit dem Green Deal die Leitplanken für Treibhausgasemissionen und nachhaltiges Wirtschaften für alle Branchen mit ambitionierten Zielen vorgegeben. Zumindest für die EU-Länder wurde der Klimaschutz gegenüber der Ernährungssicherung priorisiert. Der Konzernchef der Claas-Gruppe, Thomas Böck, sagt, was das Unternehmen dafür tut, damit seine Kunden bis 2045 in Deutschland klimaneutral agieren.
Best Practice ist längst Alltag
Authors:   Huber, Daphne
Published: November 2021

Die Digitalisierung hält in den Betrieben zunehmend Einzug. Über das Zusammenspiel zwischen den einzelnen Akteuren der Wertschöpfungskette diskutieren Beteiligte auf dem Forum agrarzeitung.
„Das ist rasant, was da abläuft“
Authors:   Vetter, Bernhard
Published: November 2021

Der Green Deal besorgt viele Landwirtinnen und Landwirte, vor allem im Hinblick auf die Reduktion beim Dünger und Pflanzenschutz. Die Expertenrunde beim Technik-Talk Live auf dem Forum agrarzeitung glaubt jedoch an die Machbarkeit der Ziele.
Mehrheit gegen Einlagerung
Authors: Mönch Axel
Published: November 2021

Brüssel. Die Lage auf den EU-Agrarmärkten war Thema auf dem EU-Agrarrat. Während die Preise für die meisten Erzeugnisse deutlich anziehen, hält die Krise auf dem Markt für Schweinefleisch an. Die Private Lagerhaltung ist dennoch umstritten.
Gezieltes Marketing für Schnäuzchen und Pfötchen
Authors: Fischer Klaus Martin
Published: November 2021

Der deutsche Fleischmarkt ist im Umbruch. Hohe Rohstoffpreise für Landwirte, gleichzeitig niedrige Erzeugerpreise, steigende Produktionskosten für die Industrie, fehlende Absatzmärkte in Fernost und eine sinkende Nachfrage des deutschen Verbrauchers rütteln den Fleischsektor kräftig durcheinander.
Taking the accuracy of printed electronics beyond 1μm
Authors: Alastalo Ari , Leppäniemi Jaakko , Sneck Asko , Eiroma Kim
Published: November 2021

Researchers at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland are developing printed electronics beyond the 1μm mark. Reverse-offset printing technique can achieve sub-micron line resolution and μm-scale alignment accuracy
Evaluation of serum macronutrients level and depression among adolescents and its association with pre-hypertension: A cross sectional study
Authors: S Abeetha , R. Thirunavukarasu , R. Divya , S. Suma , M. Ganesh , S. Sadhana , Mugunthan .
Published: November 2021

Introduction and Aim: Serum macronutrients measurement prove to be precedent values with regard to diagnose hypertension at an earlier age. Depression in any form could be ruinous to younger generation, also could precipitate hypertension. The aim of the study is to estimate serum calcium, magnesium levels, grade depression and to establish its association with prehypertension.
 
Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on 68 students aged 17-19 years over a two months period. Blood samples were drawn and serum magnesium and calcium were estimated. Depression was assessed by administering KADS – 6 questionnaires. Blood Pressure was measured by auscultatory method using mercury sphygmomanometer. All parameters were presented as mean ± SD. Chi square test was used to compare proportions for the groups. Unpaired t test was used to compare the groups. ANOVA was used to compare the groups for continuous variables. Statistical analysis was done using Epi info (version 6.04d) software package.
 
Results: More than 44% of the study participants had elevated serum calcium levels, while about 10% of them had elevated serum magnesium levels. More than half (58.8%) of the participants were pre-hypertensive. One third of the study participants were depressed of which about 10% of them had severe depression. The prevalence of prehypertension was 2.1 times higher among participants having hypercalcemia when compared to participants who have normal serum calcium levels with 95% CI of 1.38 - 3.22 which is statistically significant (p-value < 0.001). The study could not establish a statistical difference between different groups with regards to serum magnesium levels and depression.
 
Conclusion: Our study portrays the widely prevalent depression and pre-hypertension in younger generation and exhibits firm evidence on measuring serum macronutrient levels to diagnose pre-hypertension before time that can prevent the disease load and help ineffective management.
La Casa Selas en la isla de Lamu, Kenia
Authors: Sánchez Urko
Published: November 2021

A través de mi experiencia como arquitecto en la isla de Lamu, Kenia, se explica el proceso constructivo empleado en la arquitectura tradicional de la cultura suajili. Este tipo de arquitectura es un reflejo de la mezcla de influencias que componen dicha cultura: bantú, árabe, persa e india, todo ello adaptado a su vez a los materiales y técnicas disponibles, así como al clima de la zona. La narración personal de la construcción de la Casa Selas sirve como hilo conductor para explicar los diferentes elementos y métodos constructivos empleados desde hace siglos en la arquitectura de la isla.
Recuperación de la Real Fábrica de Paños de Brihuega, Guadalajara
Authors: De la Hoz Martínez Juan de Dios
Published: November 2021

La Real Fábrica de Paños es uno de los edificios más destacados dentro de la arquitectura industrial del siglo XVIII. Sin embargo, tras la paralización de su actividad textil y su progresivo abandono, llegó a nuestros días en un grave estado de ruina. Esto generó la acuciante necesidad de intervenir sobre la construcción. Al tratarse de un edificio histórico, la estrategia de actuación se basó en el uso de materiales y técnicas tradicionales, respetuosas y compatibles con el edificio, así como en la recuperación, la conservación y la reutilización de la mayor parte de los elementos constructivos existentes, con el fin de solucionar los problemas estructurales y de humedad que presentaba y volver a poner en valor el edificio.
25 años del Centro de Investigación de Arquitectura Tradicional
Authors: Vela Cossío Fernando
Published: November 2021

El Centro de Investigación de Arquitectura Tradicional (CIAT) es un centro científico-tecnológico fruto del convenio suscrito en 1996 entre la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid y el Ayuntamiento de Boceguillas (Segovia, España) para el desarrollo de actividades de investigación, formación y difusión de los valores de la arquitectura y la construcción tradicionales, la ciudad histórica, el paisaje cultural y el patrimonio edificado. La excelente disposición del Ayuntamiento de Boceguillas, la ayuda recibida de la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid y de su Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura, y la financiación recibida de la Consejería de Fomento de la Junta de Castilla y León y del Programa Leader II de la Unión Europea (gestionado en la comarca nordeste de Segovia por CODINSE) hicieron posible la rehabilitación del edificio que alberga su sede y el inicio de su programa de actividades, que celebra en 2021 su veinticinco aniversario.
Construction Aspects in Ethiopia's Architectural Traditions: A Comparative View
Authors: Gruber Petra , Datta Kingshuk
Published: November 2021

The traditional architecture of Ethiopia is manifold and spreads over a wide range of climatic zones and topographies, serving a diversity of societies. Within these contexts, the architectural traditions that have emerged show extraordinary quality and adaptability. All basic kinds of building construction can be found in diverse Ethiopian building cultures and types. In this paper, selected examples of this rich heritage, from massive stone buildings to nomadic tents, are presented and analyzed as regards their tectonic aspects and materials, and cultural interpretations are proposed. Our methodology is a comparison of building features, sizes, and spans together with materials, details, and resulting structural performance, based on documented traditional types. Comparison of building cultures that are similar even though ostensibly unrelated can highlight aspects of convergent development; alternatively, they may suggest unknown or underappreciated historical cultural exchanges and influence.
Traditional Vernacular Architecture of Kumaon: The Case of the Hill Towns of Munsiyari, Uttarakhand
Authors: Yadav Neelima , Chattopadhyay Navanil
Published: November 2021

Munsiyari is a region located at an altitude of 2,200 meters in the hilly state of Uttarakhand, India. The eponymous town is surrounded by twenty-two villages mostly inhabited by Bhotiya tribes, who once formed a community that traded with those crossing from India to Tibet, though this trade came to an abrupt end with the 1962 Sino-Indian war. Owing to the region’s prosperity, the villages exhibit a very interesting typology of hill architecture. This architectural identity is also a manifestation of a geographical and cultural response to a difficult terrain. Our study was carried out as part of the preparation of a dossier for inventorying the Kailash sacred landscape with the aim of documenting the present state of the traditional vernacular heritage of the selected indigenous community for the UNESCO nomination of the wider region. That thorough documentation process was used as a means of analyzing local vernacular heritage and its current situation, and with a view to offsetting the rapid transformation of the past two decades.
The Architectural Tradition of Ponnani, Kerala: A Historic Malabar Port Town
Authors: Subramanian Swathy V
Published: November 2021

Ponnani, a historic port town located at the mouth of the Bharathappuzha River on the Arabian Sea, was a prominent trading center on the Malabar coast of Kerala, India, in the 15th and 16th centuries. It is one of Malabar’s few surviving historic towns, with its heritage sites intact along with its building types, historic streets and alleys, local culture, and traditions. But some of its historic buildings are on the verge of dereliction and need immediate attention. This study attempts to convey an understanding of Ponnani, with an analysis based on field visits and existing literature. The relationship between the region’s architecture and landscape and current threats to its heritage is explored. Its vanishing traditional knowledge systems and vernacular architectural types are also discussed, in what may serve as a reference for adaptive use by future generations.
Вектор новой реальности
Authors: Волков Д.
Published: November 2021

Санитарный кризис и глобальное потепление вполне могут подойти на роль катализатора радикальных экономических и социальных изменений, срочно необходимых для создания будущего для всех, — человечество уже действительно достигло развилки на пути к новой реальности.
A pilot randomized trial to study the success rate of early precut fistulotomy and its effect on radiation dose in patients with difficult biliary cannulation
Authors: Mandavdhare H.S. , Shah J , Kakadiya R , Kumar M. P , Gupta P , Singh H , Sharma V , Dutta U
Published: November 2021

Background: Role of precut fistulotomy in reducing fluoroscopy time and the radiation dose in difficult selective biliary cannulation is unknown.

Methods: We performed a randomized trial where patients with difficult biliary cannulation were randomized into 2 groups: early precut fistulotomy (precut five minutes after failed standard biliary cannulation) or late precut fistulotomy (precut fifteen minutes after failed standard biliary cannulation). We compared the success rates of selective biliary cannulation, fluoroscopy time, radiation dose, complication rates, need for repeat endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC) and need for other interventions

Results: Of the 130 eligible patients screened, 40 patients were randomized. The technical success was comparable between early and late group. The fluoroscopy time and radiation dose were significantly less in the early group [4 minutes (3, 6) vs 15 minutes (8, 28), p=0.001] and [1.35 mGy (0.90, 1.63) vs 2.40 mGy (1.58, 3.25), p=0.010] respectively. In the late group, 60% required need for rescue precut fistulotomy. One patient from late group developed post ERC pancreatitis while 1 from early group developed perforation. Three needed other interventions due to failed second attempt.

Conclusion: Early precut fistulotomy has comparable technical success and reduces the radiation dose as compared to late precut fistulotomy for difficult biliary cannulation.
The role of the BISAP score in predicting acute pancreatitis severity according to the revised Atlanta classification: a single tertiary care unit experience from Turkey
Authors: Coluoglu I , Coluoglu E , Binicier H.C. , Binicier O.B.
Published: November 2021

Background/Aims: In this study, we examine the utility of Bedside Index of Severity in Acute Pancreatitis (BISAP), which is an increasingly more commonly used simple and practical novel scoring system for predicting the prognosis and severity of the disease at presentation.

Materials and methods: Consecutive patients diagnosed with AP between January 2013 and December 2020 were evaluated retrospectively. The AP severity was assessed using the revised Atlanta classification (RAC). BISAP score, demographic characteristics, pancreatitis etiology, pancreatitis history, duration of hospital stay, and mortality rates of the patients were recorded.

Results: A total of 1000 adult patients were included, of whom 589 (58.9%) were female and 411 (41.1%) were male. The mean age in female and male patients was 62.15 ± 17.79 and 58.1 ± 16.33 years, respectively (p >0.05). The most common etiological factor was biliary AP (55.8%), followed by idiopathic AP (23%). Based on RAC, 389 (38.9%), 418 (41.8%), and 193 (19.3%) patients had mild, moderate, and severe AP. Of the 1000 patients, 42 (4.2%) died. Significant predictors of mortality included advanced age (>65 y) (p=0.003), hypertension (p=0.007), and ischemic heart disease (p=0.001). A BISAP score of ≥3 had a sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value (NPV) of 79.79%, 91.57%, 69.37%, and 94.99%, respectively, for determining SAP patients according to RAC.

Conclusion: BISAP is an effective scoring system with a high NPV in predicting the severity of AP in the early course of the disease in a Turkish population.
Feasibility of a low FODMAPs diet without initial dietician intervention in the management of patients with irritable bowel syndrome: a prospective study
Authors: Van Ouytsel P , Szalai A , Van Gossum A , Arvanitakis M , Louis H
Published: November 2021

Background and aims: Efficiency of a low FODMAPs diet (LFD) to relieve symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been proved in several studies. Our study aimed to evaluate the management of IBS-patients when explanations about LFD are given by the physician without dietician intervention.

Patients and methods: Patients with IBS were evaluated prospectively after explanations about the LFD were given with the help of a leaflet. A first questionnaire evaluating trigger foods and diet acceptability was submitted to the patient after the consultation. Six weeks later, a second questionnaire evaluated patient’s understanding and adherence to the diet, the evolution of symptoms, and the need for a specific dietetic support.

Results: Thirty-five patients were included (69% female; mean age 45±15). Seventy-four percent of the patients thought that their symptoms were related to food ingestion, and 97% were ready to go on a diet to improve their symptoms. During the second visit, 91% of the patients reported understanding correctly the explanations, 52% followed LFD regularly, 28% sometimes and 20% did not follow LFD at all or barely. Multiple non-adherence factors were reported. All symptoms, except constipation, decreased significantly six weeks after starting LFD. Finally, 77% of the patients reported satisfaction with care and 69% were willing to be supported by a dietician.

Conclusions: Most IBS patients understood explanations given by GI physicians, but low compliance to the diet and a wish for dietician support was highlighted, suggesting that a dietician intervention should be scheduled when LFD is implemented.
Sarcoidosis-like disease with pulmonary infestation, meningoencephalitis and transverse myelitis after sigmoid cancer treatment
Authors: Callens C , De Cauwer H , Viaene M , Vanneste D , Eyben A , Coeman D
Published: November 2021

We present the case of a 40-year-old male with recent history of moderately differentiated invasive adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid in whom both respiratory and neurological disease developed simultaneously, mimicking diffuse metastatic disease. The broad differential diagnosis and pitfalls (both diagnostic and therapeutic) are described. Pulmonary sarcoidosis as well as neurosarcoidosis occur very rarely after solid cancers.
Origin of water-soluble organic aerosols at the Maïdo high-altitude observatory, Réunion Island, in the tropical Indian Ocean
Authors: Simu Sharmine Akter , Miyazaki Yuzo , Tachibana Eri , Finkenzeller Henning , Brioude Jérôme , Colomb Aurélie , Magand Olivier , Verreyken Bert , Evan Stephanie , Volkamer Rainer , Stavrakou Trissevgeni
Published: November 2021

Abstract. The tropical and subtropical Indian Ocean (IO) is
expected to be a significant source of water-soluble organic aerosols
(WSOAs), which are important factors relevant to cloud formation of aerosol
particles. Current atmospheric numerical models significantly underestimate
the budget of organic aerosols and their precursors, especially over
tropical oceans. This is primarily due to poor knowledge of sources and the
paucity of observations of these parameters considering spatial and temporal
variation over the tropical open ocean. To evaluate the contribution of
sources to WSOA
as well as their formation processes, submicrometer aerosol
sampling was conducted at the high-altitude Maïdo observatory
(21.1∘ S, 55.4∘ E; 2160 m a.s.l.), located on the remote
island of La Réunion in the southwest IO. The aerosol samples were
continuously collected during local daytime and nighttime, which
corresponded to the ambient conditions of the marine boundary layer (MBL)
and free troposphere (FT), respectively, from 15 March to 24 May 2018.
Chemical analysis showed that organic matter was the dominant component of
submicrometer water-soluble aerosol (∼ 45 ± 17 %)
during the wet season (15 March–23 April). On the other hand, sulfate
dominated (∼ 77 ± 17 %) during the dry season (24 April–24 May),
most of which was attributable to the effect of volcanic
eruption. Measurements of the stable carbon isotope ratio of water-soluble
organic carbon (WSOC) suggested that marine sources contributed
significantly to the observed WSOC mass in both the MBL and the FT in the
wet season, whereas a mixture of marine and terrestrial sources contributed
to WSOC in the dry season. The distinct seasonal changes in the dominant
source of WSOC were also supported by Lagrangian trajectory analysis.
Positive matrix factorization analysis suggested that marine secondary organic aerosol (OA)
dominantly contributed to the observed WSOC mass (∼ 70 %)
during the wet season, whereas mixtures of marine and terrestrial sources
contributed during the dry season in both MBL and FT. Overall, this study
demonstrates that the effect of marine secondary sources is likely important
up to the FT in the wet season, which may affect cloud formation as well as
direct radiative forcing over oceanic regions.
Development and Evaluation of the Aerosol Forecast Member in NCEP’s Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS-Aerosols v1)
Authors: Zhang Li , Montuoro Raffaele , McKeen Stuart A. , Baker Barry , Bhattacharjee Partha S. , Grell Georg A. , Henderson Judy , Pan Li , Frost Gregory J. , McQueen Jeff , Saylor Rick , Li Haiqin , Ahmadov Ravan , Wang Jun , Stajner Ivanka , Kondragunta Shobha , Zhang Xiaoyang , Li Fangjun
Published: November 2021

Abstract. NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS) is on its way to deploy various operational prediction applications using the Unified Forecast System (https://ufscommunity.org/), a community-based coupled, comprehensive Earth modeling system. An aerosol model component developed in a collaboration between the Global Systems Laboratory, Chemical Science Laboratory, the Air Resources Laboratory, and Environmental Modeling Center (GSL, CSL, ARL, EMC) was coupled online with the FV3 Global Forecast System (FV3GFS) using the National Unified Operational Prediction Capability (NUOPC)-based NOAA Environmental Modeling System (NEMS) software framework. This aerosol prediction system replaced the NEMS GFS Aerosol Component (NGAC) system in the National Center for Environment Prediction (NCEP) production suite in September 2020 as one of the ensemble members of the Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS), dubbed GEFS-Aerosols v1. The aerosol component of atmospheric composition in GEFS is based on the Weather Research and Forecasting model (WRF-Chem) that was previously included into FIM-Chem (Zhang et al, 2021). GEFS-Aerosols includes bulk modules from the Goddard Chemistry Aerosol Radiation and Transport model (GOCART). Additionally, the biomass burning plume rise module from High-Resolution Rapid Refresh (HRRR)-Smoke was implemented; the GOCART dust scheme was replaced by the FENGSHA dust scheme (developed by ARL); the Blended Global Biomass Burning Emissions Product (GBBEPx V3) provides biomass burning emission and Fire Radiative Power (FRP) data; and the global anthropogenic emission inventories are derived from the Community Emissions Data System (CEDS). All sub-grid scale transport and deposition is handled inside the atmospheric physics routines, which required consistent implementation of positive definite tracer transport and wet scavenging in the physics parameterizations used by NCEP’s operational Global Forecast System based on FV3 (FV3GFS). This paper describes the details of GEFS-Aerosols model development and evaluation of real-time and retrospective runs using different observations from in situ measurement, satellite and aircraft data. GEFS-Aerosols predictions demonstrate substantial improvements for both composition and variability of aerosol distributions over those from the former operational NGAC system.
Force analysis of minimal self-adaptive fingers using variations of four-bar linkages
Authors: Nassar Fadi , Birglen Lionel
Published: November 2021

Abstract. This paper presents the design and optimization of four versions of self-adaptive, a.k.a. underactuated, fingers based on four-bar linkages. These fingers are designed to be attached to and used with the same standard translational grippers as one finds in the manufacturing and packaging industries. This paper aims at showing self-adaptive fingers as simply as possible and analysing the resulting trade-off between complexity and performance. To achieve this objective, the simplest closed-loop 1 degree-of-freedom (DOF) linkage, namely the four-bar linkage, is used to build these fingers. However, it should be pointed out that if this work does consider a single four-bar linkage as the basic building block of the fingers, four variations of this four-bar linkage are actually discussed, including some with a prismatic joint. The ultimate purpose of this work is to evaluate whether the simplest linkages for adaptive fingers can produce the same level of performance in terms of grasp forces as more complex designs. To this end, a kinetostatic analysis of the four fingers is first presented. Then, the fingers are all numerically optimized considering various force-based metrics, and results are presented. Finally, these results are analysed and prototypes shown.
Characteristics of the Received Signal of an Ultrasonic Sensor Installed in a Chamber with Micro-Leakage
Authors: Seo Wonjun , Im Seokyeon , Lee Geesoo
Published: November 2021

Abstract. As fossil fuel depletion and environmental pollution
problems are becoming increasingly more serious, interest in the efficient
use of natural resources and alternative energy is rapidly growing. In
particular, interest in fuels stored as high-pressure gases such as natural
gas and hydrogen is also rising. Ultrasonic waves show various received
signals according to characteristics such as density of the medium and
acoustic impedance. An experimental study on the detection of the
micro-leakage of fuel stored as high-pressure gas was conducted based on the
characteristics of ultrasonic waves. First, an ultrasonic sensor was
manufactured by selecting the matching layer with consideration of the
acoustic impedance. In the experiment, a mass flow controller (MFC) was
attached to a perforated hole in the fabricated chamber to generate
micro-leakage, and the signal from the receiving ultrasonic sensor was then
collected. The envelope signal of the received ultrasonic sensor signal was
analyzed through the Gaussian distribution method. The temperature inside
the chamber and the received voltage decreased according to a similar trend
and showed a nonlinear result. However, the phase of the received ultrasonic
sensor signal showed a relatively linear result according to the internal
pressure change. Micro-leakage could not be detected with only the received
voltage seen by the ultrasonic sensor. Therefore, the phase shift of the
receiving ultrasonic sensor can be used to detect micro-leakage in a
high-pressure gas tank.