bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Faster-Than-Real-Time (FTRT) Tsunami Simulations for the Spanish Tsunami Warning System for the Atlantic
Authors: Gaite Beatriz , Macías Jorge , Cantavella Juan Vicente , Sánchez-Linares Carlos , González Carlos , Puertas Luis Carlos
Published: July 2022

Real-time local tsunami warnings embody uncertainty from unknowns in the source definition within the first minutes after the tsunami generates. In general, Tsunami Warning Systems (TWS) provide a quick estimate for tsunami action from deterministic simulations of a single event. In this study, variability in tsunami source parameters has been included by running 135 tsunami simulations; besides this, four different computational domains in the northeastern Atlantic ocean have been considered, resulting in 540 simulations associated with a single event. This was done for tsunamis generated by earthquakes in the Gulf of Cadiz with impact in the western Iberian peninsula and the Canary Islands. A first answer is provided after one minute, and 7 min are required to perform all the simulations in the four computational domains. The fast computation allows alert levels all along the coast to be incorporated into the Spanish National Tsunami Early Warning System. The main findings are that the use of a set of scenarios that account for the uncertainty in source parameters can produce higher tsunami warnings in certain coastal areas than those obtained from a single deterministic reference scenario. Therefore, this work shows that considering uncertainties in tsunami source parameters helps to avoid possible tsunami warning level underestimations. Furthermore, this study demonstrates that this is possible to do in real time in an actual TWS with the use of high-performance computing resources.
Implementation and Evaluation of Two Nudges in a Hospital’s Electronic Prescribing System to Optimise Cost-Effective Prescribing
Authors: Khanal Saval , Schmidtke Kelly Ann , Talat Usman , Sarwar Asif , Vlaev Ivo
Published: July 2022

Providing healthcare workers with cost information about the medications they prescribe can influence their decisions. The current study aimed to analyse the impact of two nudges that presented cost information to prescribers through a hospital’s electronic prescribing system. The nudges were co-created by the research team: four behavioural scientists and the lead hospital pharmacist. The nudges were rolled out sequentially. The first nudge provided simple cost information (percentage cost-difference between two brands of mesalazine: Asacol® and Octasa®). The second nudge provided information about the potential annual cost savings if the cheaper medication were selected across the National Health Service. Neither nudge influenced prescribing. Prescribing of Asacol® and Octasa® at baseline and during the implementation of the first nudge did not differ (at p ≥ 0.05), nor was there a difference between the first nudge and second (at p ≥ 0.05). Although these nudges were not effective, notable administrative barriers were overcome, which may inform future research. For example, although for legal reasons the cost of medicine cannot be displayed, we were able to present aggregated cost information to the prescribers. Future research could reveal more behavioural factors that facilitate medication optimisation.
Conservation and Enhancement of the Pietrabbondante Archaeological Site between History, Geology and Emerging Crowd-Based Digital Technologies
Authors: Marra Adriana , Fabbrocino Giovanni , Fabbrocino Silvia
Published: July 2022

Attention to the condition assessment and conservation of cultural heritage is increasing due to growing sensitivity to the preservation of the built and natural environment and awareness of the risks associated with natural hazards. In this context, a comprehensive approach to the conservation and valorization of cultural heritage requires the combined action of different skills to achieve reliable assessment of the conditions of valuable assets and sites based on qualitative and quantitative indicators. This paper explores the issues of conservation and sustainable management of archaeological sites, considering humanistic and technical aspects. It reviews the current rules and practices concerning the maintenance and administration of archaeological heritage and outlines the implementation of a novel procedure, based on low-cost tools, to assess and describe the current condition of archaeological assets. Specific attention is paid to the interaction between experts and researchers operating in both humanistic and technical fields and to the knowledge and data contribution available on modern web-based platforms to implement reliable and low-cost data acquisition for the development of worthwhile plans for the conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage. The Samnite complex of Pietrabbondante, Molise, South Italy, is employed to apply and check the proposed tools in the real world.
Responses of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Breeding Lines to Osmotic Stress Induced in In Vitro Shoot Culture
Authors: Hanász Alexandra , Dobránszki Judit , Mendler-Drienyovszki Nóra , Zsombik László , Magyar-Tábori Katalin
Published: July 2022

In vitro experiments were conducted to study the responses of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) genotypes to osmotic stress. In vitro shoot cultures of 27 breeding lines and their drought-tolerant parents (referent lines: C103 and C107) were tested under osmotic stress induced by addition of PEG 6000 (Mw = 6000; 5.0, 7.5, 10.0%, w/v), D-mannitol (0.1, 0.2, 0.3 M) and PEG 600 (Mw = 600; 2.5, 5.0, 7.5%, w/v) to the Murashige-Skoog medium. Stress index (SI) was calculated from shoot length (SL) and root length (RL), root numbers (RN) and the rate of surviving shoots (SR) (SISL;RL;RN;SR = ParameterSL;RL;RN;SR of treated shoots/ParameterSL;RL;RN;SR of control shoots × 100) to compare genotypes. In the average of each breeding line and concentration, the osmotic agents resulted in SI values of 40.1, 60.8, 82.6 and 76.0 for SISL, SIRL, SIRN and SISR, respectively. In general, all SI values of C103 and SIRL,RN of C107 were significantly higher than those of the breeding lines. Nine breeding lines were found to be promising based on their final ranking. According to the results, 7.5% and 10% PEG 6000 or 0.2 M and 0.3 M D-mannitol treatments proved to be suitable for the selection of osmotic stress-tolerant genotypes.
Shading Inhibits Sugar Accumulation in Leaf and Fruit of Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.)
Authors: Wang Yang , Ren Si , Li Xuelian , Luo Xian , Deng Qunxian
Published: July 2022

Jujube is a characteristic light-demanding fruit tree, but fruit quality is frequently degraded because of the weak light in protected cultivation facilities in south China. In this study, a black shade net was used to set three light intensities artificially: no shading (0%, control, NS), moderate shading (45%, MS), and severe shading (76%, SS) to investigate the effect of low light on sugar metabolism of jujube. Compared with NS, chlorophyll and carotenoid contents in shaded leaves were increased, while specific leaf weight was decreased. A decrease in sucrose content, rather than fructose and glucose, was the main factor affecting sugar content in shaded leaves and fruits. Low expression of ZjSS2 and ZjSS3 inhibited sugar synthesis in shaded leaves, thereby reducing sucrose content by 23.7% in SS leaf than that in NS. Compared with NS, sucrose content in SS fruit was decreased by 58.1%, which was mainly caused by the down-regulated expression of ZjSS2 and ZjSPS1. In conclusion, sugar accumulation in leaf and fruit with shading treatment was suppressed, which was associated with differential transcription levels of related metabolic genes. The study provides new insights into sugar metabolism in leaf and fruit of phototropic plants under low light environments, such as jujube.
Phycoremediation: Use of Algae to Sequester Heavy Metals
Authors: Ankit  , Bauddh Kuldeep , Korstad John
Published: July 2022

Industrialization, natural processes, and urbanization have potentially accelerated the pace and the level of heavy metals (HMs) in soil and underground water. These HMs may be accumulated in plants and animals when they take up such contaminated water, and then make their way into human food chains. Several remediation technologies have been employed to take up HMs. Diverse conventional means such as ion exchange, electrolytic technologies, and chemical extraction have been employed in the past, but the majority of these techniques are not economical for extensive projects and they need stringent control and continuous monitoring. These technologies also have low efficiency for effective removal of HMs. In this context, algae offer an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative for remediation of HMs from polluted water. The accumulation of HMs by macro and microalgae is advantageous for phycoremediation compared to other approaches that are not economical and not environmentally friendly. So, there is an urgent necessity to refine the chances of accumulation of HMs in algae, employing the techniques of genetic engineering to create transgenic species for over-expressing metallothioneins and phytochelatins, which may form complexes with HMs and store them in vacuoles to make the maximum use of phytoaccumulation while also removing hazardous metals from the aquatic habitats. This review outlines the major sources of HMs, their adverse effects on humans, the potential of algae in phytoremediation (called phycoremediation), and their uptake mechanism of HMs.
Impact of Overgrazing on Diffuse and Concentrated Erosion: Case Study in the Sloping Lands of South Africa
Authors: Chaplot Vincent , Mutema Macdex
Published: July 2022

Soil erosion is one of the most critical threats to cultivated land. Yet little information is available in Sub-Saharan Africa, especially on the relative contributions of various forms of erosion. Therefore, this study’s objective was to quantify soil loss by sheet and linear erosion. The study was carried out on the sloping land rangeland of the Potshini catchment of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, with an annual average rainfall of 766 mm. The average sheet erosion computed using a network of 1 m2 microplots was 7.7 ton ha−1 y−1 with standard error of 1.97 ton ha−1 y−1 (which corresponded to an ablation rate of between 0.35 to 1.32 mm y−1) while linear erosion, mainly the retreat of gully banks, removed 4.8 ton ha−1 y−1, i.e., 38.4% of total soil losses. Despite removing a lower amount of soil, sheet erosion by depleting fertile, carbon- and nutrient-enriched soil horizons has a great impact on most ecological functions associated with soils.
Real-World Evidence for the Association between Heat-Related Illness and the Risk of Psychiatric Disorders in Taiwan
Authors: Li Fang-Ling , Chien Wu-Chien , Chung Chi-Hsiang , Lai Chung-Yu , Tzeng Nian-Sheng
Published: July 2022

This study aimed to investigate the association between the heat-related illness (HRI) and the risk of developing psychiatric disorders. From 2000 to 2015, there were 3126 patients with newly diagnosed HRI selected from the National Health Insurance Research Database, along with 31,260 controls matched for gender and age. Fine and Gray’s analysis was used to compare the risk of psychiatric disorders during the 16 years of follow-up. Among the subjects, 523 of the HRI patients and 3619 of the control group (1774.18 vs. 1193.78 per 100,000 person-years) developed psychiatric disorders. Compared with non-HRI patients, the HRI ones had a 3.849-fold risk of being attacked by psychiatric disorders (95% CI: 3.632–4.369, p < 0.001) after adjusting for potential confounders. The sensitivity analysis revealed that the relationship between the HRI and the listed psychiatric disorders was determined by the exclusion of the first-year psychiatric events after the HRI. In spite of deleting the psychiatric diagnoses of the first five years, the HRI was still correlated with the development of psychiatric disorders with the exception of schizophreniform disorders, posttraumatic stress disorders, and acute stress disorder. Therefore, our findings concluded that the HRI could be a potential influence on the increased hazard of psychiatric disorders.
Temporal and Spatial Variation Characteristics of Water Quality in the Middle and Lower Reaches of the Lijiang River, China and Their Responses to Environmental Factors
Authors: Zhu Dantong , Cheng Xiangju , Li Wuhua , Niu Fujun , Wen Jianhui
Published: July 2022

As the climate and the external environment have changed, the environmental factors of the Lijiang River Basin (LRB) have changed, posing new threats to the environmental quality, ecosystem balance, and management and protection of the water environment of the Lijiang River. Water quality indicators and environmental factors vary spatially along the Lijiang River, which runs through urban areas, farmland, and karst areas. However, research on the response of water quality to water environmental factors is still lacking. Within this context, this study considered statistical methods and hydrological, meteorological, and water quality data of the middle and lower reaches of the Lijiang River from 2012 to 2018, expounded on the temporal and spatial change characteristics and evolution trends of water quality indicators; we analyzed the correlation between water quality indicators and environmental factors; we quantitatively assessed the sensitivity and contribution rate of water quality indicators to environmental factors. The results demonstrated that rainfall feedback on the river streamflow was lagging, and upstream precipitation often affected downstream streamflow. The water quality in the upper reaches of Guilin has improved year by year, and pollution levels have increased slightly when flowing through the urban area of Guilin. In spite of this, it still falls within the range of self-purification. River characteristics heavily influence the impact of environmental factors on water quality indicators; in contrast, the effects of different locations along the same river are more similar. Four water quality indicators are negatively correlated with water temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen (DO). The sensitivities of ammonia nitrogen (NH4-N) and chemical oxygen demand (CODMn) to streamflow increase with the flow direction. The contribution rates of DO-to-total phosphorus (TP) and pH-to-TP are over −6%. Water temperature is the major contributing factor in the Lijiang River, while DO has a higher contribution in tributaries. The external sources affect the concentration of various water quality indicators and the sensitivity of water quality indicators to the external environment. There should be a series of measures implemented to reduce pollution, such as using oxygenation or chemical means to increase pH in Dahe and Yangshuo to control water pollutants. Tourism and particular karst topography make LRB’s calculations unique, but the research method can be applied to other watersheds as well.
Psychometric Evaluation of Three Versions of the UCLA Loneliness Scale (Full, Eight-Item, and Three-Item Versions) among Sexual Minority Men in Taiwan
Authors: Lin Chung-Ying , Tsai Ching-Shu , Fan Chia-Wei , Griffiths Mark D. , Chang Chih-Cheng , Yen Cheng-Fang , Pakpour Amir H.
Published: July 2022

The UCLA Loneliness Scale, with different short versions, is widely used to assess levels of loneliness. However, whether the scale is valid in assessing loneliness among sexual-minority men is unknown. Additionally, it is unclear whether the 8-item and 3-item short versions are comparable to the full 20-item version. The present study compared the validity of the three versions of the UCLA Loneliness Scale (i.e., 20-item, 8-item, and 3-item versions) among gay and bisexual men in Taiwan. The participants comprised 400 gay and bisexual men in Taiwan who completed a cross-sectional online survey, which included the UCLA Loneliness Scale, Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) and State–Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Confirmatory factor analysis was used to evaluate factorial validity. Convergent validity was examined between the three versions of the UCLA Loneliness Scale and the CES-D and STAI. Known-group validity was investigated with participants’ sexual orientation and educational levels. The unidimensional construct was supported in all three versions of the UCLA Loneliness Scale tested in the present study. Convergent validity was supported as the level of loneliness was correlated with the level of depression and anxiety for all three versions. There were no significant differences between gay and bisexual men, although significant differences were found across different educational levels. The study confirmed that all three versions of the UCLA Loneliness Scale were comparable with satisfactory reliability and validity in Taiwanese sexual-minority men.
Applying a User Centred Design Approach to Optimise a Workplace Initiative for Wide-Scale Implementation
Authors: Goode Ana D. , Frith Matthew , Hyne Sarah A. , Burzic Jennifer , Healy Genevieve N.
Published: July 2022

Translation of an effective research intervention into a program able to be implemented in practice typically requires adaptations to ensure the outcomes can be achieved within the applied setting. User centred design (UCD) methodologies can support these iterative adaptations, with this approach being particularly well suited to peer-led interventions, due to a focus on usability. We describe and reflect on the UCD approach that was applied to optimise an online, peer-led workplace health promotion initiative (BeUpstanding: ACTRN12617000682347) to be suitable for wide-scale implementation and evaluation. Optimisation was aligned against the indicators of the RE-AIM (reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, maintenance) framework, with UCD methodologies (discovery interviews, persona and scenario mapping, facilitated workshops, surveys and prototyping) employed to enhance the program according to all RE-AIM dimensions. The core team (content experts, implementation scientist, interaction designer, software developer, business developer) worked closely with policy and practice partners and end users (workplace champions, management and staff) to iteratively develop and test across the RE-AIM indicators. This description and reflection of the process of applying UCD and the RE-AIM framework to the optimisation of BeUpstanding is intended to provide guidance for other behaviour change research adaptations into practice.
Increasing Women’s Knowledge about HPV Using BERT Text Summarization: An Online Randomized Study
Authors: Bitar Hind , Babour Amal , Nafa Fatema , Alzamzami Ohoud , Alismail Sarah
Published: July 2022

Despite the availability of online educational resources about human papillomavirus (HPV), many women around the world may be prevented from obtaining the necessary knowledge about HPV. One way to mitigate the lack of HPV knowledge is the use of auto-generated text summarization tools. This study compares the level of HPV knowledge between women who read an auto-generated summary of HPV made using the BERT deep learning model and women who read a long-form text of HPV. We randomly assigned 386 women to two conditions: half read an auto-generated summary text about HPV (n = 193) and half read an original text about HPV (n = 193). We administrated measures of HPV knowledge that consisted of 29 questions. As a result, women who read the original text were more likely to correctly answer two questions on the general HPV knowledge subscale than women who read the summarized text. For the HPV testing knowledge subscale, there was a statistically significant difference in favor of women who read the original text for only one question. The final subscale, HPV vaccination knowledge questions, did not significantly differ across groups. Using BERT for text summarization has shown promising effectiveness in increasing women’s knowledge and awareness about HPV while saving their time.
Alcohol Consumption Patterns: A Systematic Review of Demographic and Sociocultural Influencing Factors
Authors: Khamis Abd Alghani , Salleh Siti Zuliana , Ab Karim Mohd Sayuti , Mohd Rom Noor Ashikin , Janasekaran Shamini , Idris Aida , Abd Rashid Rusdi Bin
Published: July 2022

Background: Excessive alcohol consumption has negative effects not only on the drinkers’ health but also on others around them. Previous studies suggest that excessive alcohol consumption can be related to a combination of factors such as age, family background, religiosity, etc. Investigating and clarifying these roots of alcohol consumption is crucial so that the right type of interventions can be designed in a specific and targeted manner. Objectives: This work was conducted as a systematic review to reveal the factors associated with alcohol consumption and to heighten the understanding of the differences among various communities and segments of the population regarding their usage of alcohol. Data sources: A systematic search of Web of Science, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar was performed. Results: Forty-five studies were included in the review after excluding irrelevant records and duplicates. Conclusions: Alcohol consumption patterns can be associated with several factors related to communities and individuals, and our review revealed demographic factors, including age and proximity to alcohol outlets, as well as social factors, including family background, socioeconomic background, and religious influence. These findings can be used to establish a guideline for further studies in understanding alcohol consumption patterns among individuals according to their personal characteristics and sociocultural backgrounds.
Are We All the Same When Faced with an Ill Relative? A Person-Oriented Approach to Caring Activities and Mental Health in Emerging Adult Students
Authors: Chevrier Basilie , Untas Aurélie , Dorard Géraldine
Published: July 2022

Dealing with the illness/disability of a relative is part of everyday life for many students, who may have to take on caring responsibilities. Fulfilling a caring role during emerging adulthood has been associated with poorer mental health. This study adopts a person-oriented approach in exploring the caring experience in relation to mental health. The sample comprised 3273 students (Mage = 20.19 years, SDage = 1.89; 80.35% female) who answered a series of questionnaires. A cluster analysis identified six patterns of caregiving activities in terms of their nature and extent: few caring activities; household chores; household and financial/practical help; emotional care; sibling care; and many caring activities with emotional and personal care. A series of analyses showed that caring activities differed according to age, gender, living arrangements, financial status, the ill/disabled relative being supported, and the relative’s type of illness/disability. A multivariate analysis of covariance showed that emerging adult students with patterns featuring household chores had better mental health than those with few caring activities. Overall, our findings indicate that having an ill/disabled relative can lead an individual to take on a wide range of caring responsibilities that may have varying consequences for emerging adult students’ mental health.
Association of Sleep Duration with Hyperuricemia in Chinese Adults: A Prospective Longitudinal Study
Authors: Yu Huan , Shi Kexiang , Yang Haiming , Sun Dianjianyi , Lv Jun , Ma Yuan , Man Sailimai , Yin Jianchun , Wang Bo , Yu Canqing , Li Liming
Published: July 2022

Little is known about the association of sleep duration with hyperuricemia. Especially lacking is evidence from longitudinal studies. Based on the MJ Health Examination Database in Beijing, China, a prospective study was designed. Participants were classed into short, normal, and long groups by sleep duration. The Cox regression model was used to estimate the hazard risk of hyperuricemia for short or long sleep duration compared with the normal group after adjusting for potential confounders. During a median 3.08 years follow-up, 4868 (14.31%) incident hyperuricemia events were documented among 34,025 participants with a crude incidence rate of 39.49 per 1000 persons. Years after adjusting for potential confounders, a 7% higher risk of hyperuricemia in the short sleep duration group (<7 h, 95% confidence interval: 1.01–1.14) and a 15% lower risk in the long sleep duration group (≥8 h, 95%CI: 0.74–0.97) were found compared with the normal group (7–8 h) (p for trend < 0.001). Nevertheless, the association of the short sleep duration group was marginally significant after further adjustment of the count of white blood cells (hazard ratio: 1.07, 95%CI: 1.00–1.13). Sleep duration was inversely associated with hyperuricemia, which highlights the public health significance of sufficient sleep duration for preventing hyperuricemia.
Frequency, Types, and Manifestations of Partner Sexual Violence, Non-Partner Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment: A Population Study in Spain
Authors: Pastor-Moreno Guadalupe , Ruiz-Pérez Isabel , Sordo Luis , Henares-Montiel Jesús
Published: July 2022

Background: This study analyzes the frequency and sociodemographic characteristics associated with sexual violence by a partner/ex-partner (PSV), someone other than a partner or ex-partner (NPSV), or sexual harassment (SH). Methods: The study is based on the 2019 Macro-survey of Violence against Women conducted by the Spanish Ministry of Equality among a sample of 9568 women age 16 or more years. Odds Ratios were calculated and multinomial logistic regression analyses were performed. Results: Forty-four women had suffered some kind of sexual violence over their lifetime, 9.2% had experienced PSV, 6.5% NPSV and 40.4% SH. More than 7% of women had been raped by a partner and 2.2% by another man. In the three groups, violence was associated with lower age and having a certified disability. NPSV and SH were significantly associated with a higher education and internet use. In NPSV, 9.2% of cases were reported to the police and 3.9% were reported to the courts. In SH, 91.7% of women told a family member or a close friend and 4.2% reported it to the police or the courts. Conclusions: A greater emphasis needs to be placed on reporting sexual violence in its various forms. Rape within intimate partnerships ought to be investigated and studied in greater depth.
A Social Media Infodemic-Based Prediction Model for the Number of Severe and Critical COVID-19 Patients in the Lockdown Area
Authors: Yan Qi , Shan Siqing , Sun Menghan , Zhao Feng , Yang Yangzi , Li Yinong
Published: July 2022

Accurately predicting the number of severe and critical COVID-19 patients is critical for the treatment and control of the epidemic. Social media data have gained great popularity and widespread application in various research domains. The viral-related infodemic outbreaks have occurred alongside the COVID-19 outbreak. This paper aims to discover trustworthy sources of social media data to improve the prediction performance of severe and critical COVID-19 patients. The innovation of this paper lies in three aspects. First, it builds an improved prediction model based on machine learning. This model helps predict the number of severe and critical COVID-19 patients on a specific urban or regional scale. The effectiveness of the prediction model, shown as accuracy and satisfactory robustness, is verified by a case study of the lockdown in Hubei Province. Second, it finds the transition path of the impact of social media data for predicting the number of severe and critical COVID-19 patients. Third, this paper provides a promising and powerful model for COVID-19 prevention and control. The prediction model can help medical organizations to realize a prediction of COVID-19 severe and critical patients in multi-stage with lead time in specific areas. This model can guide the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other clinic institutions to expand the monitoring channels and research methods concerning COVID-19 by using web-based social media data. The model can also facilitate optimal scheduling of medical resources as well as prevention and control policy formulation.
Antibiotic Susceptibility of Bacterial Pathogens That Infect Olive Flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) Cultivated in Korea
Authors: Kim Ye Ji , Jun Lyu Jin , Lee Da Won , Lee Young Juhn , Ko Ye Jin , Oh Yeong Eun , Woo Soo Ji , Kim Myoung Sug , Kim Seung Min , Jeong Joon Bum
Published: July 2022

Paralichthys olivaceus (olive flounder) is widely cultivated in Korea. However, data on the antibiotic susceptibility of bacterial pathogens that infect olive flounders in Korea are limited. The susceptibility of 84 strains of 3 pathogenic bacteria (Streptococcus spp., Vibrio spp., and Edwardsiella piscicida) to 18 antibiotics was tested using the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) panels, and the distribution of the MIC values for each species was confirmed. Among the panel antibiotics, nine commonly used antibiotics were selected, and the multiple antibiotic resistance (MAR) index and antibiotic resistance pattern were indicated using the disk diffusion method. It was confirmed that most of the isolates had a MAR index greater than 0.2, indicating a high-risk source. The distribution patterns of the MIC values and resistance pattern between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria showed slightly different results. Ampicillin, erythromycin, and clindamycin were more effective against gram-positive bacteria than gram-negative bacteria. However, the MIC values of flumequine for gram-positive bacteria were higher than those of gram-negative bacteria. Through the distribution patterns of the MIC values and resistance patterns presented in this study, the need for monitoring the multidrug-resistant bacteria in aquaculture is emphasised.
Strategies to Support Sustained Participant Engagement in an Oral Health Promotion Study for Indigenous Children and Their Families in Australia
Authors: Hammersley Megan L. , Hedges Joanne , Poirier Brianna F. , Jamieson Lisa M. , Smithers Lisa G.
Published: July 2022

The health inequities of Indigenous peoples compared with non-Indigenous peoples are significant and long-standing across many countries. Colonisation and dispossession of land and culture has led to profound and devastating consequences on the health of Indigenous peoples. A lack of trust and cultural security of health services remains a barrier to participation in health care services. Similarly, engagement in research activities is also hindered by a history of unethical research practices. Creating partnerships between researchers and Indigenous communities is key in developing research studies that are culturally appropriate, acceptable and relevant to the needs of Indigenous peoples. Baby Teeth Talk was a randomised controlled trial conducted with Indigenous children and their mothers in South Australia that tested an intervention involving dental care, anticipatory guidance on oral health and dietary intake, and motivational interviewing. The study was developed in consultation and partnership with local Indigenous communities in South Australia and overseen by the study’s Aboriginal reference group. The recruitment and retention of participants in the study has been strong over numerous waves of follow-up. The purpose of this paper is to describe the strategies employed in the study that contributed to the successful and sustained engagement of the participants. These strategies included the establishment of an Aboriginal reference group, building relationships with organisations and community, flexibility of appointment scheduling and allocating adequate time, reimbursement for participant time, developing rapport with participants, encouraging participant self-determination, and adaptation of dietary data collection to better suit participants.
The choice of finishing methods and cutting modes in the development of technological operations based on the analysis of data on the quality of the surface layer
Authors:   Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow, Nikonorov A.I. , Moskovkin V.A. ,   Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow, Poteryaeva A.V. ,   Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow
Published: July 2022

In the article, the authors conducted a brief review of the quality indicators of the surface layer of machine parts with various methods of abrasive processing. Recommendations are given on the choice of cutting modes during grinding, recommendations are also given on the refinement of grinding modes based on measurement data in real production conditions. The application of the approaches presented in the article may vary depending on the situation and the current production conditions, it is useful in the implementation of the educational process in the relevant specialized areas of training specialists in the development of course and diploma projects.
Improving the energy efficiency of reverse osmosis plants
Authors:   Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow, Mayer V. V. , Kochmarev I. S. ,   Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow, Barannikova P. M. ,   Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow
Published: July 2022

There is a large water consumption at machine-building enterprises. Water purification after use is an important task. Requirements for environmental regulations are being tightened and it is important to comply with all regulations at enterprises. It is shown that membrane methods of separation of liquid systems are promising. The advantages and disadvantages of reverse osmosis are analyzed. The principle of operation of reverse osmosis units is described. The feasibility of using a jet pump installed on the concentrate line for the purpose of energy recovery has been assessed. The characteristics of the string pump were calculated, including the efficiency value.
Geometry and quantum physics in the design of an electronic device
Authors:   Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow, Yurenkova L.R. , Bocharova I.N. ,   Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow, Evdokimov V.S. ,   Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow, Shkolenko A.M. ,   Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow
Published: July 2022

The article considers a scientific problem in quantum mechanics related to geometry. The famous German mathematician Mobius A.F. has opened a new page in geometry — one-sided surfaces. The first of these surfaces was named after him: a ribbon (or sheet) Mobius. Almost simultaneously with Mobius, another German mathematician, Listing I., discovered this surface. Later, other one-sided surfaces were discovered. However, it turned out that they are a modification of the Mobius sheet. An example is given of how a modern engineer solved a technical problem in an electronic device by accidentally recalling a Mobius tape. Physicists are still trying to scientifically explain the positive effect in the operation of this electronic device. The observed physical phenomenon is called the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox
Managing the parameters of the «Student - technical learning tool» model
Authors:   Military Academy of Communications named after name Marshal of the Soviet Union S. M. Budyonny, St. Petersburg, Mitrofanov M.V. , Bagretsov S.A. ,   Military Space Academy after name A. F. Mozhaisky, St. Petersburg, Lauta O.S. ,   Military Academy of Communications after name Marshal of the Soviet Union S. M. Budyonny, St. Petersburg, Boyko N. V. ,   Military Space Academy after name A. F. Mozhaisky, St. Petersburg
Published: July 2022

The control of the model parameters aims to refine the results of modeling the system "Student – technical means of education", taking into account the impact on the model parameters of the intensity of the student's work, the lack of educational information and other stress factors. From the point of view of the student's resistance to stress factors, their personal characteristics can be represented by the following four groups: stress-resistant type; labile type; inert type; psychoasthenic type. It can be assumed that for each type of student's personality, which determines the nature of his behavior and changes in the effectiveness of his activities, there is a well-defined family of characteristics that reflect the dependence of the accuracy of the tasks performed by the student on the intensity of his work.
Opportunities and limitations of digitalization
Authors:   GC ", Putin Sergey Yuryevich ,   Rosvodokanal"
Published: July 2022

Modern enterprises, trying to keep up with the times, are introducing digital technologies everywhere. Digitalization has long become a global trend in the development of business and industry. How is the process of digital transformation taking place at esource-supplying enterprises? What aspects have an impact on performance? How are management strategies and relationships with consumers changing? Sergey Yuryevich Putin, Director of Information Technology at Rosvodokanal, talks about this and much more.
Stormwater regulation in Germany
Authors:   Ivanovo State University of Chemical Technology, Ivanovo, Russia, Bubnov A. G. , Korolenko I.A. ,   project "Climate-neutral economic activity: implementation of the best available technologies in the Russian Federation", German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ GmbH)
Published: July 2022

Surface runoff from residential areas and sites of industrial enterprises, carried out to the relief, is an intensive factor in the anthropogenic load on natural water bodies and soil [1]. However, not a single legal document in Russia provides an interpretation of the ban on the discharge of wastewater onto the terrain, as well as the definition of "terrain / water intake area" that would be legally approved, with the exception of the letter of the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia dated 10.10.2016 No. 12- 50/8275-OG "On consideration of the appeal". Everything related to this situation is a very relevant topic for nature users. There is a significant number of litigation and trials on this issue.
Compostaje de los residuos industriales de tierra de blanqueo para su reciclado como productos fertilizantes
Authors: Marcelo Ângulo Norvina Marlena , Susanibar Ramírez Edgar Tito , García Cordero Omar , Legua Cárdenas José Antoni
Published: July 2022

El objetivo fue reciclar los residuos industriales de tierra de blanqueo mezclado con carbón activado y aceite de anchoveta procedentes de una fábrica aceitera, mediante su compostaje, luego se aplicó el producto compostado con propiedades fertilizantes a un cultivo seleccionado para evaluar sus características físicas y rendimiento por ha de terreno agrícola, después que se aplicó en 5 tratamientos el fertilizante obtenido. Este reciclado de residuos industriales es una alternativa sostenible para la fertilización de diversos cultivos. La metodología que se utilizó en esta investigación aplicada y experimental; fue el diseño de bloques completamente al azar que constó de 3 bloques y 5 tratamientos, para determinar el efecto positivo del producto fertilizante y cuál es la dosis que determinó mejores características físicas y químicas en el cultivo rabanito (Raphanus sativus) que se seleccionó entre otros cultivos por su corto periodo de cosecha. Se aplicaron las dosis del producto fertilizante a los 10 días después de la siembra y se evaluaron desde la siembra hasta la cosecha, obtenidos los datos experimentales, se procesaron mediante análisis de varianza y Duncan. Los resultados determinaron que el tratamiento T5 sobresalió en sus características físicas y químicas tales como: longitud de planta, peso total de planta, diámetro ecuatorial, diámetro polar, rendimiento agrícola de producto.
Principio elemental de la prueba suficiente en el derecho penal
Authors: Sánchez Díaz Everth Jesús , Sanchez Moreno William Eduar
Published: July 2022

El carácter de la prueba procesal penal es la categoría central de la investigación judicial. Por ello, la prueba suficiente es la materialización de la verdad en una causa procesal para determinar la culpabilidad. El propósito del estudio es analizar la eficacia de la prueba suficiente en el proceso penal. Se realizó una Investigación documental bajo los parámetros del método hermenéutico- interpretativo de triangulación para el análisis de las teorías y detectar mayor desarrollo de información procesal con un alcance descriptivo, sobre la prueba en el proceso penal peruano, fueron evaluados los criterios de autores para corroborar, semejanzas y diferencias de tendencias desde perspectivas legales, axiológicas y filosóficas de pluralidad de instancias. Siendo sus resultados y conclusiones significativos puesto que, la deficiente actuación probatoria durante el al acto procesal hace que los juzgadores resuelvan, sin velar por las garantías procesales y constitucionales.
ANALISA USAHA PEMBESARAN IKAN NILA MERAH (Oreochromis niloticus) PADA KERAMBA JARING APUNG DI KECAMATAN MANDE KABUPATEN CIANJUR
Authors: Ajeng Ismi , Jatmika Rahmat Taufiq Dwi , Aprilia Raden Vina Nur
Published: July 2022

Budidaya ikan pada Karamba Jaring Apung (KJA) merupakan salah satu  teknologi budidaya  yang  handal dalam  rangka  optimasi pemanfaatan perairan danau dan waduk. Kegiatan yang dilakukan di KJA adalah sistem budidaya ikan secara intensif yang terdiri atas kegiatan memelihara, membesarkan dan memanen hasilnya. Usaha budidaya ikan nila merah (Oreochromis niloticus) pada Karamba Jaring Apung (KJA) telah berkembang pesat sampai saat ini, termasuk yang di lakukan di kecamatan Mande Kabupaten Cianjur. Untuk itu perlu dilakukan analisa usaha guna mengetahui keuntungan dan perkembangan usaha pembesaran ikan nila merah pada keramba jaring apung di Kecamatan Mande Kabupaten Cianjur. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui biaya produksi, keuntungan dan profitabilitas dari pembesaran ikan nila merah (Oreochromis niloticus) pada Keramba Jaring Apung (KJA) di Kecamatan Mande Kabupaten Cianjur. Selain itu juga untuk mengetahui tingkat efisiensi ekonomi dari pembesaran ikan nila merah pada (Oreochromis niloticus) Keramba Jaring Apung (KJA) di Kecamatan Mande Kabupaten Cianjur. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis deskriptif kuantitatif. Adapun hasil penelitian yang diperoleh adalah besarnya biaya usaha pembesaran ikan nila merah pada karamba jaring apung di Kecamatan Mande Kabupaten Cianjur adalah Rp. 144.746.333, biaya implisit sebesar Rp 3.612.000,00  dan biaya eksplisit sebesar Rp 141.134.333,00. Penerimaan sebesar Rp. 439.691.795,00, pendapatan sebesar Rp. 143.718.581,00 per UT. Keuntungan sebesar Rp. 298.557.462, nilai profitabilitas 203,77 %, berarti bahwa usaha pembesaran ikan nila merah yang diusahakan menguntungkan dengan tingkat efisiensi 3,04, yang berarti usaha pembesaran ikan nila merah pada karamba jaring apung di Kecamatan Mande Kabupaten Cianjur sudah efisien.
STUDI KELAYAKAN INDUSTRI KECIL DAN MENENGAH (IKM) LOGAM ALAT PERTANIAN TRADISIONAL (CANGKUL) CV RHODAS DI DESA CIBATU KECAMATAN CISAAT KABUPATEN SUKABUMI
Authors: Salawaty Anny , Malia Rosda , Nurjaya Nurjaya
Published: July 2022

Peningkatan infrastruktur dan sarana pertanian merupakan strategi yang disusun Pemerintah dalam upaya pencapaian kedaulatan pangan. Alat pertanian merupakan salah satu pendukung yang sangat penting terhadap peningkatan sarana pertanian, dan kelangsungan sektor lainnya, salah satunya Industri Kecil dan Menengah (IKM) Pengrajin alat pertanian tradisional. Minimnya pengetahuan dan pemahaman tentang aspek teknis, aspek pasar dan tindakan yang harus diambil ketika terjadi perubahan menjadi salah satu permasalahan yang dialami Pelaku Usaha. Penelitian ini dilakukan di CV Rhodas yang berlokasi di Desa Cibatu Kecamatan Cisaat Kabupaten Sukabumi. CV Rhodas merupakan salah satu Industri Kecil dan Menengah di Kabupaten Sukabumi yang memproduksi produk berupa alat pertanian tradisional.  Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu menganalisis kelayakan aspek teknis, aspek pasar dan aspek keuangan di CV Rhodas. Penelitian ini menggunakan data kuantitatif dan kualitatif yaitu menggunakan analisis sensitivitas dengan menghitung IRR, NPV, B/C Ratio dan Pay Back Period. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ditinjau dari kelayakan aspek teknis usaha cangkul CV Rhodas dinyatakan layak untuk dijalankan karena berada di lokasi yang tepat, layout yang sesuai dengan proses produksi dan memberikan efisiensi, pemilihan teknologi mesin yang digunakan  telah  mempertimbangkan efisiensi yang tinggi sekaligus produktivitas, berusaha menjalankan produksi sesuai SOP (Standar Operasional Prosedur) serta adanya pengontrolan kualitas produk. Aspek pasar usaha cangkul CV Rhodas dinyatakan layak untuk dijalankan, karena memiliki segmentasi pasar (jenis industry dan lokasi perusahaan cukup strategis), memiliki pasar sasaran (market targeting), memiliki strategi bauran  pemasaran  (produk mutu produk lebih tinggi dan harga yang ditawarkan tidak melebihi harga pesaing), memperbesar market share (jumlah pelanggan diharapkan meningkat) serta strategi promosi secara online. Analisis sensitivitas usaha alat pertanian tradisional (cangkul) layak diusahakan karena berdasarkan Net Present Value (NPV), B/C Ratio dan Payback Period (PP), usaha cangkul CV Rhodas dinyatakan layak untuk dijalankan.
The effect of multidirectional skipping on lay-up ability
Authors: Sanjaya Maharani , Iyakrus Iyakrus , Solahuddin Soleh , Bayu Wahyu Indra
Published: July 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of jumping rope exercise on the results of the lay-up shoot ability of basketball players at Club Tunas Academy Lahat. This study uses an experimental method with Quasi Experiment Design. This research is quantitative research that uses the research design method "One Group Pretest - Posttest Design. The sample used is 30 players consisting of 15 male players and 15 female players. There are two assessments in this study, namely the player's basketball lay-up shooting ability and the results of the basketball lay-up shoot ability. The analysis technique uses the "t-test" method. After doing the exercises and doing the posttest, there was an average increase of 7.73 for the ability to move the lay-up shoot for basketball and 2.47 for the average increase in the lay-up shoot ability for basketball. As well as the results of the hypothesis for the ability to shoot basketball lay ups, the value of tcount is greater than ttable, which is 21.376 > 1.70, and so is the hypothesis that the results of the basketball lay-up shoot ability are 17.409 > 1.70 then Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected, p. This shows that the jump rope training method influences the results of the lay-up shoot ability of basketball. The implication of this research is that jumping rope exercises can be used in lay-up shoots in basketball games.Key words: skipping, lay-up, basketball.
Customer satisfaction level with futsal field management services
Authors: Lestari Ade Tuti , Ramadhan Zulfi
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of consumer satisfaction with futsal field management services during the covid-19 pandemic in Serang City. The method used is the associative survey method and the sample used is all consumers who use futsal field services in Serang City by using incidental sampling, where in this study researchers will provide questionnaires to futsal field customers in 4 different fields in Serang City. The 4 fields are Radar Banten Arena (Serang District), KeneWae Futsal (Cipocok District), Blafut Futsal (Crug District) and Star Futsal (Walantaka District) with 41 people. The results of the study obtained from the distribution of questionnaires to consumers who use service obtained the level of customer satisfaction with the services provided by each futsal field manager in Serang City is in the category of dissatisfied with a percentage of 48%. The poor service can be shown by the incompleteness of existing facilities, cleanliness of the place, security, comfort and also the performance of the waiters who work in the place.Key words: Level of satisfaction, Consumers, Services