bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE ANALYSIS OF VULNERABILITY FACED BY GAHAI AGROPOLITAN PARTICIPANTS
Authors: Ismail Mohd Khairi , Siwar Chamburi , Ghazali Rospidah , Ab Rani Nor Zuriati Amani , Abdul Talib Basri
Published: November 2021

Vulnerability is always related to the poor group. Vulnerability can be defined as being vulnerable to damage or ill effects because of changes in the society and the environment, and the inability to adapt to changes. In-depth understanding is important to probe what action should be taken to achieve the sustainability of the community and its environment. In Malaysia, the government has implemented various eradication programmes on rural poverty, and sustainable livelihoods, such as the agropolitan projects. Agropolitan projects are capable of achieving the objective to eradicate poverty, and the vulnerability faced by project participants which will affect their lives. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify the vulnerability of agropolitan participants in Malaysia by utilising the Gahai Agropolitan, Lipis, Pahang project as a case study. This study used simple random sampling and it involved 45 participants of Gahai Agropolitan Project. Data were analysed using the Descriptive Analysis and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). The findings showed that Gahai Agropolitan Project Participants faced multi-dimensional vulnerability in terms of economic, social, and physical and environmental aspects. Therefore, the Ministry of Rural Development (KKLW) and the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) need to pay more attention to reduce the vulnerability to participants of the agropolitan project, and help them to increase their income and improve their lives.
Spectacular Mundane in the Films of Studio Ghibli
Authors: Crombie Zoe
Published: November 2021

This article examines how Studio Ghibli constructs the mundane activities shown in their films as spectacular. Looking at the history of the ways in which domestic and routine events are depicted in Japanese animation, I will use various methodologies, beginning with formalism and phenomenology before moving on to feminism and Marxism to critically analyse several Ghibli films as case studies – My Neighbors The Yamadas (1999, Hōhokekyo Tonari no Yamada kun), Only Yesterday (1991, Omoide Poro Poro), and Howl’s Moving Castle (2004, Hauru no Ugoku Shiro). Using these methodologies, the films are placed into a broader cinematic context, and the filmic legacy of their treatment of the mundane is explored.
Existentialism and Death Education in Anime
Authors: Iwasaki Irene
Published: November 2021

As the 2020 global pandemic has demonstrated with new force, we continue to struggle with managing primal, existential fear, even during the ongoing struggle to understand and combat a deadly infectious disease. As this paper reveals, multimedia popular culture texts can provide us with tools, knowledge, and avenues to help us better express, empathize, and educate one another during trying times. In particular, this paper aims to form    part of a larger discussion on how we can better face the task of looking at death during a moment of human history where doom may seem ubiquitous. Although it is not possible to separate ourselves from   our dependence on information that links us as individuals to the outside world, we can engage with media that   provides knowledge in a more palatable or entertaining way and in so doing, support the development of better coping skills for apprehension about an unknown tomorrow. This paper analyzes the 2018 Cells at Work! as an example of anime that is both educational and entertaining, and discusses its implications for  terror management and the promotion of well-being.
The Collaborative Metadata Repository (CoMetaR) Web App: Quantitative and Qualitative Usability Evaluation
Authors: Stöhr Mark R , Günther Andreas , Majeed Raphael W
Published: November 2021

Background

In the field of medicine and medical informatics, the importance of comprehensive metadata has long been recognized, and the composition of metadata has become its own field of profession and research. To ensure sustainable and meaningful metadata are maintained, standards and guidelines such as the FAIR (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, Reusability) principles have been published. The compilation and maintenance of metadata is performed by field experts supported by metadata management apps. The usability of these apps, for example, in terms of ease of use, efficiency, and error tolerance, crucially determines their benefit to those interested in the data.

Objective

This study aims to provide a metadata management app with high usability that assists scientists in compiling and using rich metadata. We aim to evaluate our recently developed interactive web app for our collaborative metadata repository (CoMetaR). This study reflects how real users perceive the app by assessing usability scores and explicit usability issues.

Methods

We evaluated the CoMetaR web app by measuring the usability of 3 modules: core module, provenance module, and data integration module. We defined 10 tasks in which users must acquire information specific to their user role. The participants were asked to complete the tasks in a live web meeting. We used the System Usability Scale questionnaire to measure the usability of the app. For qualitative analysis, we applied a modified think aloud method with the following thematic analysis and categorization into the ISO 9241-110 usability categories.

Results

A total of 12 individuals participated in the study. We found that over 97% (85/88) of all the tasks were completed successfully. We measured usability scores of 81, 81, and 72 for the 3 evaluated modules. The qualitative analysis resulted in 24 issues with the app.

Conclusions

A usability score of 81 implies very good usability for the 2 modules, whereas a usability score of 72 still indicates acceptable usability for the third module. We identified 24 issues that serve as starting points for further development. Our method proved to be effective and efficient in terms of effort and outcome. It can be adapted to evaluate apps within the medical informatics field and potentially beyond.
Design of an Integrated Acceptance Framework for Older Users and eHealth: Influential Factor Analysis
Authors: Yu Jiyeon , de Antonio Angelica , Villalba-Mora Elena
Published: November 2021

Background

eHealth and telehealth play a crucial role in assisting older adults who visit hospitals frequently or who live in nursing homes and can benefit from staying at home while being cared for. Adapting to new technologies can be difficult for older people. Thus, to better apply these technologies to older adults’ lives, many studies have analyzed the acceptance factors for this particular population. However, there is not yet a consensual framework that can be used in further development and to search for solutions.

Objective

This paper aims to present an integrated acceptance framework (IAF) for older users’ acceptance of eHealth based on 43 studies selected through a systematic review.

Methods

We conducted a 4-step study. First, through a systematic review in the field of eHealth from 2010 to 2020, the acceptance factors and basic data for analysis were extracted. Second, we conducted a thematic analysis to group the factors into themes to propose an integrated framework for acceptance. Third, we defined a metric to evaluate the impact of the factors addressed in the studies. Finally, the differences among the important IAF factors were analyzed according to the participants’ health conditions, verification time, and year.

Results

Through a systematic review, 731 studies were found in 5 major databases, resulting in 43 (5.9%) selected studies using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Item for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) methodology. First, the research methods and acceptance factors for eHealth were compared and analyzed, extracting a total of 105 acceptance factors, which were grouped later, resulting in an IAF. A total of 5 dimensions (ie, personal, user–technology relational, technological, service-related, and environmental) emerged, with a total of 23 factors. In addition, we assessed the quality of evidence and then conducted a stratification analysis to reveal the more appropriate factors depending on the health condition and assessment time. Finally, we assessed the factors and dimensions that have recently become more important.

Conclusions

The result of this investigation is a framework for conducting research on eHealth acceptance. To elaborately analyze the impact of the factors of the proposed framework, the criteria for evaluating the evidence from the studies that have the extracted factors are presented. Through this process, the impact of each factor in the IAF has been presented, in addition to the framework proposal. Moreover, a meta-analysis of the current status of research is presented, highlighting the areas where specific measures are needed to facilitate eHealth acceptance.
Comparison of Online Patient Reviews and National Pharmacovigilance Data for Tramadol-Related Adverse Events: Comparative Observational Study
Authors: Park Susan , Choi So Hyun , Song Yun-Kyoung , Kwon Jin-Won
Published: November 2021

Background

Tramadol is known to cause fewer adverse events (AEs) than other opioids. However, recent research has raised concerns about various safety issues.

Objective

We aimed to explore these new AEs related to tramadol using social media and conventional pharmacovigilance data.

Methods

This study used 2 data sets, 1 from patients’ drug reviews on WebMD (January 2007 to January 2021) and 1 from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS; January 2016 to December 2020). We analyzed 2062 and 29,350 patient reports from WebMD and FAERS, respectively. Patient posts on WebMD were manually assigned the preferred terms of the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities. To analyze AEs from FAERS, a disproportionality analysis was performed with 3 measures: proportional reporting ratio, reporting odds ratio, and information component.

Results

From the 869 AEs reported, we identified 125 new signals related to tramadol use not listed on the drug label that satisﬁed all 3 signal detection criteria. In addition, 20 serious AEs were selected from new signals. Among new serious AEs, vascular disorders had the largest signal detection criteria value. Based on the disproportionality analysis and patients’ symptom descriptions, tramadol-induced pain might also be an unexpected AE.

Conclusions

This study detected several novel signals related to tramadol use, suggesting newly identified possible AEs. Additionally, this study indicates that unexpected AEs can be detected using social media analysis alongside traditional pharmacovigilance data.
Assessment of Social Support and Quitting Smoking in an Online Community Forum: Study Involving Content Analysis
Authors: Struik Laura , Khan Shaheer , Assoiants Artem , Sharma Ramona H
Published: November 2021

Background

A key factor in successfully reducing and quitting smoking, as well as preventing smoking relapse is access to and engagement with social support. Recent technological advances have made it possible for smokers to access social support via online community forums. While community forums associated with smoking cessation interventions are now common practice, there is a gap in understanding how and when the different types of social support identified by Cutrona and Suhr (1992) (emotional, esteem, informational, tangible, and network) are exchanged on such forums. Community forums that entail “superusers” (a key marker of a successful forum), like QuitNow, are ripe for exploring and leveraging promising social support exchanges on these platforms.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to characterize the posts made on the QuitNow community forum at different stages in the quit journey, and determine when and how the social support constructs are present within the posts.

Methods

A total of 506 posts (including original and response posts) were collected. Using conventional content analysis, the original posts were coded inductively to generate categories and subcategories, and the responses were coded deductively according to the 5 types of social support. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel software.

Results

Overall, individuals were most heavily engaged on the forum during the first month of quitting, which then tapered off in the subsequent months. In relation to the original posts, the majority of them fit into the categories of sharing quit successes, quit struggles, updates, quit strategies, and desires to quit. Asking for advice and describing smoke-free benefits were the least represented categories. In relation to the responses, encouragement (emotional), compliment (esteem), and suggestion/advice (informational) consistently remained the most prominent types of support throughout all quit stages. Companionship (network) maintained a steady downward trajectory over time.

Conclusions

The findings of this study highlight the complexity of how and when different types of social support are exchanged on the QuitNow community forum. These findings provide directions for how social support can be more strategically employed and leveraged in these online contexts to support smoking cessation.
Technology Acceptance of Home-Based Cardiac Telerehabilitation Programs in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease: Systematic Scoping Review
Authors: Ramachandran Hadassah Joann , Jiang Ying , Teo Jun Yi Claire , Yeo Tee Joo , Wang Wenru
Published: November 2021

Background

An understanding of the technology acceptance of home-based cardiac telerehabilitation programs is paramount if they are to be designed and delivered to target the needs and preferences of patients with coronary heart disease; however, the current state of technology acceptance of home-based cardiac telerehabilitation has not been systematically evaluated in the literature.

Objective

We aimed to provide a comprehensive summary of home-based cardiac telerehabilitation technology acceptance in terms of (1) the timing and approaches used and (2) patients’ perspectives on its usability, utility, acceptability, acceptance, and external variables.

Methods

We searched PubMed, CENTRAL, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Scopus (inception to July 2021) for English-language papers that reported empirical evidence on the technology acceptance of early-phase home-based cardiac telerehabilitation in patients with coronary heart disease. Content analysis was undertaken.

Results

The search identified 1798 studies, of which 18 studies, with 14 unique home-based cardiac telerehabilitation programs, met eligibility criteria. Technology acceptance (of the home-based cardiac telerehabilitation programs) was mostly evaluated at intra- and posttrial stages using questionnaires (n=10) and usage data (n=11). The least used approach was evaluation through qualitative interviews (n=3). Usability, utility, acceptability, and acceptance were generally favored. External variables that influenced home-based cardiac telerehabilitation usage included component quality, system quality, facilitating conditions, and intrinsic factors.

Conclusions

Home-based cardiac telerehabilitation usability, utility, acceptability, and acceptance were high; yet, a number of external variables influenced acceptance. Findings and recommendations from this review can provide guidance for developing and evaluating patient-centered home-based cardiac telerehabilitation programs to stakeholders and clinicians.
Developing the “Healthcare CEO App” for Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Transitioning from Adolescence to Young Adulthood: A Mixed-Methods Study (Preprint)
Authors: Chiang Yueh-Tao , Chang Chi-Wen , Yu Hsing-Yi , Tsay Pei-Kwei , Lo Fu-Sung , Chen Chi-Wen , Lin Wen-Yen , Hsu Chien-Lung , Moons Philip
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND

Adolescents with type 1 diabetes face various challenges which are often associated with poor blood glucose control during their transition to early adulthood. Using appropriate mobile applications for health management can improve the efficiency of disease self-management.

OBJECTIVE

To develop and test a mobile application that supports the disease self-management of adolescents with type 1 diabetes during their transition to early adulthood.

METHODS

A sequential mixed-methods design was employed. The application content was designed according to previously identified care needs and expectations, followed by application development on the Android operating system. From the outpatient clinic of the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism at a medical center in northern Taiwan, 35 individuals aged between 16 and 25 years participated in application testing.

RESULTS

The final application consisted of 11 interfaces, namely: CEO’s Profile, Health Tracking, CEO Knowledge Base, Barrier-free Communication, See Here: Diet and Exercise, Help Me, Detective!, CEO Chat Room, CEO's Secretary, SOS Calls, Q & A, and Who’s the Best CEO . The average user interaction satisfaction score of the application was 4.54 (± 0.41), indicating positive interaction satisfaction.

CONCLUSIONS

In this study, we developed the Healthcare Chief Executive Officer application tailored to the needs of patients with type 1 diabetes in the transition period. The application can support the disease self-management of adolescents with type 1 diabetes in the transition period, as well as provide references for clinical intervention.

CLINICALTRIAL

Future research will use a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design to evaluate the effectiveness of the application. Trial registration: listed on ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier: NCT05022875.
A Web-Based Stratified Stepped Care Mental Health Platform (TourHeart): Semistructured Interviews With Stakeholders (Preprint)
Authors: Tsoi Emily W S , Mak Winnie W S , Ho Connie Y Y , Yeung Gladys T Y
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND

TourHeart, a web-based stratified stepped care mental health platform, is a one-stop solution that integrates psychoeducation and other well-being promotional tools for mental health promotion and mental illness prevention and evidence-based, low-intensity psychological interventions for the treatment of people with anxiety and depressive symptoms. Instead of focusing only on symptom reduction, the platform aims to be person-centered and recovery-oriented, and continual feedback from stakeholders is sought. Understanding the perspectives of users and service providers enables platform developers to fine-tune both the design and content of the services for enhanced service personalization and personal recovery.

OBJECTIVE

This qualitative study evaluated a web-based mental health platform by incorporating the perspectives of both users and service providers who administered the platform and provided coaching services. The platform included both web-based and offline services targeting adults along the mental health spectrum based on the two-continua model of mental health and mental illness.

METHODS

Interview questions were designed based on the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance framework (RE-AIM). Views on offline services, the design of the web-based platform, user experience, and the contents of the platform were explored using semistructured interviews. A total of 27 service users and 22 service providers were recruited using purposive criterion sampling. A hybrid thematic analysis was performed to identify salient aspects of users’ and providers’ experiences with and views of the platform.

RESULTS

Totally, 3 broad themes (namely, the quality of the platform, drivers for platform use, and coaching services) emerged from the interview data that highlighted users’ views of and experiences with the web-based platform. The platform’s general esthetics, operations, and contents were found to be critical features and drivers for continued use. Although coaching services were indispensable, participants preferred the autonomy and anonymity associated with web-based mental health services.

CONCLUSIONS

This study highlights the importance of web-based mental health services being easy to navigate and understand, being user-centric, and providing adequate guidance in self-help. It also confirms existing design standards and recommendations and suggests that more rigorous, iterative user experience research and robust evaluation should be conducted in the future adaptation of web-based stratified stepped care services, so that they can be more personalized and better promote personal recovery.

CLINICALTRIAL
Perpustakaan dalam pelestarian warisan budaya di Indonesia tinjauan literatur sistematis
Authors: Septa Septa , Salim Tamara Adriani
Published: November 2021

Introduction. Libraries as information institution serves users by collecting, managing and disseminating information and knowledge. One of the important is by preserving cultural heritage. This study aims to describe role of libraries in preserving cultural heritage through publication of scientific articles on the topic of cultural heritage.

Data Collection Methods. The paper used a systematic literature review with a qualitative approach.

Data Analysis. Several stage involved in data analysis included planning, implementinging, and synthesising the search results

Results and Discussion. Findings indicate there are seven selected journal articles discussing policies as obstacles in the preservation of cultural heritage and there are five articles containing the role of libraries  focusing on physical form and public education.

Conclusion. Based on the selected scientific journal articles describing the role of libraries in Indonesia in preserving cultural heritage, the topics  focuses on education for community, procurement, maintenance of physical buildings, ancient manuscripts collections and cultural themes. Furthermore,constraints and challenges faced by libraries,including policies, create an impact on human resources, budget and infrastructure.
Tinjauan literatur sistematis tentang tren penelitian penyebaran hoax selama pandemi COVID-19 di Indonesia
Authors: Rahmawati Nur Sanny , Salim Tamara Adriani
Published: November 2021

Introduction. Awareness about the spread of hoaxes through the media during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia should be the main concern for everybody.

Data Collection Methods. This paper used a systematic literature review method with a qualitative approach, using the literature which focuses on the spread of hoaxes through the media during the COVID-19 pandemic from Google Scholar, Garuda RistekBRIN, and Research Gate. The exclusion process resulted in 20 scientific papers for further analysis.

Data Analysis. Data analysis was conducted manual using graphs and tables to systematize the most relevant information to the research topic.

Results and Discussion. Three research questions were answered, including the quantity of publications regarding the spread of hoaxes through media during the pandemic in Indonesia, the focus of the researches, and the methodology used in the study. Based on the findings, 20 scientific papers were obtained, with minor topics including the identification of hoax news about COVID-19 on social media, information behavior on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic, and strategies dealing with the spread of hoaxes during the pandemic.

Conclusion. There are many papers discussing the spread of hoaxes through the media during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia and this needs sufficient attention.
Examining cyber security implementation through TLS/SSL on academic institutional repository in Indonesia
Authors: Ali Irhamni
Published: November 2021

Introduction. This paper examines the cybersecurity of AIR in Indonesia by analyzing the security aspect focusing on the security protocols involving network called TLS (Transport Layer Security) and SSL (Secure Socket Layer), which has functions to secure the communication.

Data Collection Methods.  This research was conducted through experimental on the best AIR in Indonesia at private and public universities.

Data Analysis. The data were descriptively analysed using scoring method of SSL Scoring.

Results and Discussion. Several issues found was most Indonesian Academic Institutional Repositories have vulnerable security issues in their TLS/SSL and could cause problems disastrous for their information asset's security.

Conclusion. Based on the findings, Indonesian AIR is urgent to implement security intervention for AIR to update the technology and policy to protect the information asset.
Prevalence of muscle dysmorphia symptomatology and related factors in male university students / Prevalencia de sintomatología de dismorfia muscular y factores asociados en estudiantes universitarios varones
Authors: Sanchez-Castro Ana Elena , Cook-del Águila Lorella , Yacila Huaman Giuliana Angelica , Tejada Caminiti Romina Arely , Reyes Bossio Mario Alexander , Mayta-Tristán Percy
Published: November 2021

AbstractMuscle dysmorphia is an obsessive-compulsive disorder subcategorized as a body dysmorphic disorder. Studies in Latin America have assessed the prevalence of muscle dysmorphia in bodybuilders and gym users. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of muscle dysmorphia symptomatology (MDS) and associated factors in university male students in Lima, Peru. The participants (N = 618) had an average age of 21.0 years (DS = 2.3). We assessed MDS through the Muscular Appearance Satisfaction Scale (MASS) and obsessive-compulsive disorders through the Yale-Brown Scale Modified for Body Dysmorphic Disorders (BDD-YBOCS). We also tested participants on their food consumption and physical activity (PA) frequency. The prevalence of MDS was 1.3% (IC 95% = 0.4-2.2%) . associated with factors such as intense PA defined as more than five hours per week (PRa = 9.5; 95% CI = 1.1-84.4) and a hyperproteic diet (PRa = 1.3; 95% CI = 1.1-1.6). Thirty-two percent of participants consumed protein supplements. Muscle dysmorphia is a disorder present in the general population. However, more research must be done to understand how this is an emerging problem in Latin America. Therefore, to influence its prevention and early identification among the university population, it is necessary to deepen the understanding.ResumenLa dismorfia muscular es un trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo subcategorizado recientemente como un trastorno dismórfico corporal. En Latinoamérica se ha estimado la prevalencia de sintomatología de dismorfia muscular (SDM), pero principalmente en usuarios de gimnasio o fisicoculturistas. Por tanto, el propósito de este estudio fue evaluar la prevalencia de SDM y factores asociados entre estudiantes universitarios de Lima, Perú. Participaron 618 varones con edad promedio de 21.0 años (DE = 2.3), quienes completaron la Escala de Satisfacción con la Apariencia Muscular (MASS) y la Escala Obsesiva-Compulsiva de Yale-Brown Modificada para Trastorno Dismórfico Corporal (BDD-YBOCS), y además fueron evaluados en cuanto a su consumo de alimentos y realización de actividad física. La prevalencia de SDM fue 1.3% (IC 95% = 0.4-2.2%), asociada a la realización de actividad física intensa (PRa = 9.5; IC 95% = 1.1-84.4) y al seguimiento de una dieta hiperproteica (PRa = 1.3; IC 95% = 1.1-1.6). Adicionalmente, 32% de los participantes indicó consumir suplementos proteicos. La DM es un trastorno emergente en Latinoamérica, por lo que es aún incipiente el conocimiento que se tiene sobre él. Por tanto, para poder incidir en su prevención e identificación temprana entre población universitaria, es necesario profundizar en su comprensión.
Categories or dimensions? Towards a transdiagnostic treatment of eating psychopathology / ¿Categorías o dimensiones? Hacia un tratamiento transdiagnóstico de la psicopatología alimentaria
Authors: Hernández-Guzmán Laura , Contreras-Valdez José Alfredo , Freyre Miguel-Ángel
Published: November 2021

AbstractThe purpose of this research was to contrast the categorial and dimensional approaches within the eating disorders area. Research on the eating problems categorical model reveals vast evidence against its validity: excessive comorbidity, inadequate coverage, diagnostic migration, residual categories, false positives and negatives, etc. The dimensional conceptualization of the eating psychopathology study would achieve more accurate findings by considering eating problems according to the degree in which they manifest, avoiding diagnostics based on arbitrary cut-off points and facilitating the analysis of eating psychopathology at early age, as well as following symptom evolution throughout development. Based on the dimensional model, transdiagnostic perspective has received empirical support, which endorses the use of the transdiagnostic treatment aimed to underlying psychological mechanisms, such as negative affect and emotional dysregulation.ResumenEl propósito de la presente investigación fue contrastar los enfoques categorial y dimensional dentro del área de los trastornos alimentarios. La investigación sobre el modelo categorial de los problemas alimentarios revela un amplio cúmulo de pruebas en contra de su validez, como comorbilidad excesiva, cobertura inadecuada, migración diagnóstica, categorías residuales, falsos positivos y negativos, etc. El estudio de la psicopatología alimentaria desde una conceptuación dimensional permitiría obtener hallazgos más precisos, al considerar a los problemas alimentarios según el grado en el que se presentan, evitar diagnósticos basados en puntos de corte arbitrarios, facilitar su análisis a edad temprana, así como seguir la evolución de los síntomas a lo largo del desarrollo. Apoyada en el modelo dimensional, la perspectiva transdiagnóstica ha recibido respaldo empírico que fundamenta su uso en el tratamiento de los mecanismos psicológicos subyacentes a las problemáticas alimentarias, como el afecto negativo y la desregulación emocional.
Mexican validation of the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire (SATAQ-3) in men undergraduate students / Validación mexicana del Cuestionario de Actitudes Socioculturales hacia la Apariencia (SATAQ-3) en estudiantes universitarios varones
Authors: Castillo Rangel Irais , Solano Nortes Santos , Prieto Silva Patricia , Rodríguez Rodríguez Aida Margarita , Sepúlveda García Ana Rosa
Published: November 2021

AbstractThe Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-3 (SATAQ-3) is one of the instruments used to measure the influence of mass media on adolescents, and is a useful instrument that has been widely applied in different countries and translated to many languages. The present study is the first validation of the Mexican version of the SATAQ-3 with a male college student sample. A total of 148 students participated in the study (M = 19.1, SD = 2.14). A principal axis factor analysis was used to evaluate the scale, yielding a poor result, due to the formation of an extra factor with reverse-keyed items. Therefore, reversed key items were removed and a second analysis was conducted. After removing reverse-key items, a four-factor structure was obtained: Pressures, Internalization-general, Internalization-athletic, and Information. The internal consistency obtained for SATAQ-3 was satisfactory (α = .81), however, it was slightly lower than the original. Regarding the concurrent validation, the SATAQ-3 presented significant correlations with body dissatisfaction, social perfectionism and psychological distress. SATAQ-3 is an appropriate instrument to measure the internalization of aesthetic ideals and acceptance, among male college students in Mexico.ResumenUno de los cuestionarios más utilizados para medir la influencia de los medios de comunicación es el Cuestionario de Actitudes Socioculturales hacia la Apariencia (SATAQ-3), el cual ha sido traducido a varias lenguas y aplicado en distintos países. El presente estudio constituye la primera validación mexicana del SATAQ-3 en varones. Participaron 148 estudiantes universitarios (M = 19.1, DE = 2.14). Para evaluar la escala se realizó un análisis factorial de ejes principales, obteniendo inicialmente un resultado pobre, dada la formación de un factor extra con los ítems con redacción inversa. Por esta razón dichos ítems fueron removidos y se condujo un segundo análisis que derivó una estructura de cuatro factores: Presión, Interiorización general, Interiorización atlética, e Información. La consistencia interna del SATAQ-3 fue satisfactoria (α = .81), sin embargo fue un poco menor a la obtenida de la escala original. Respecto a la validación concurrente, el SATAQ-3 presentó correlaciones significativas con la insatisfacción corporal, el perfeccionismo social y el malestar psicológico. El SATAQ-3 es un instrumento apropiado para medir la interiorización de los ideales estéticos y su aceptación en estudiantes universitarios varones mexicanos.
Influence of Endophytic Bacterium, Cellulosimicrobium sp. FRR2 on Plant Growth of Amaranthus campestris L. and Bacterial Survival at Adverse Environmental Conditions
Authors: Sandhya S. , Radhakrishnan Ramalingam , Sathasivam Ramaraj , Arun Muthukrishnan , Packiaraj Gurusaravanan , Park Sang Un
Published: November 2021

The endophytic microorganisms are believed to be an important bio-resource for modern agriculture because of their beneficial effects on plant growth promotion, biocontrol, stress tolerance, and diseases resistance. This study was focused to know the beneficial effect of endophytic bacterium (FRR2) isolated from the roots of Ficus religiosa L. on Amaranthus campestris L. and their tolerance ability against salinity and heavy metals. The strain FRR2 was recognized as Cellulosimicrobium sp. by 16s rRNA sequencing and phylogenetic study. The bacterial isolate FRR2 showed salt (at 150 mM NaCl) and metal (at 150 µM CuSO4 and 100 µM ZnSO4) tolerance ability and significantly higher growth rate of Amaranthus campestris in a green leafy vegetable might be due to the nitrogen fixation, indole acetic acid production, amylase and protease activities. In addition, the endophyte FRR2 application slightly increased the antioxidants activity than their controls. The results of this study revealed that Cellulosimicrobium sp. strain FRR2 would be an effective endophyte to increase the growth of green leafy vegetables.
Possibility of Pulsed Electric Field and Essential Oil Pre-treatment, Microwave-air Dehydration to the Quality of the Dehydrated Sesban (Sesbania sesban) Flower
Authors: Minh Nguyen Phuoc
Published: November 2021

Non-heat ahead-treatment in advance of the main dehydration is essential to preserve the quality and ensure food safety. Pulsed electric field (PEF) utilizes a high-voltage electric field in a very short duration to inhibit microbes and enzymes while maintaining the most sensory and nutritional characteristics. For thermal sensitive components, the dehydration process should be performed at low temperatures. Freeze dehydration, vacuum dehydration required high cost for equipment, energy consumption, low quantity in long dehydration time. Microwave-air dehydration is considered as a promising alternative technical approach. Sesban (Sesbania sesban) flower contains numerous phytochemical components promoting health-benefit. However, it’s highly perishable after harvesting. Consumers enjoy the dried sesban flower as a healthy drink. This study examined the possibility of PEF ahead-treatment in microbial inhibition and enzymatic inactivation; essential oil and Microwave-air dehydration on retention of total phenolic content (TPC), vitamin C, 2,2 diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl of free radical scavenging (DPPH), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) of the dehydrated sesban flower. Research also monitored the microbial stability of the dehydrated sesban flower during 12 months of preservation. Results showed that PEF at pulse strength 1000 kV/cm, pulse duration 90 µs, pulse number 45 was remarkably inactivated polyphenol oxidase and peroxidase in raw material. Rosemary essential oil soaked for sesban flower before dehydration positively preserved the ascorbic acid, phenolic content and antioxidant capacity. These PEF and essential oil ahead-treatments strongly facilitated for the main Microwave-air dehydration. Among different air temperatures from 20°C to 40°C in microwave-air dehydration, the highest Vitamin C, TPC, DPPH and FRAP of the dried flower were recorded at air temperature from 20°C to 30°C with no significant difference. Meanwhile, airspeed 1.2 m/s showed the highest Vitamin C, TPC, DPPH and FRAP of the dried flower with no significant difference with airspeed 1.4 m/s and 1.6 m/s. There was no significant difference in Vitamin C, TPC, DPPH and FRAP of the dried flower by microwave power from 1.15 to 1.45W/g. Therefore, a combination of microwave and air dehydration at air temperature 25°C, airspeed 1.2 m/s, the microwave energy density of 1.45 W/g was recommended to better preserve vitamin C, TPC, DPPH, FRAP. Microbial stability of the dehydrated flower was also observed during 12 months of storage by 3 month-interval sampling. Coliform, yeast and mold criteria in dried product were stable within acceptable limits.
Response of Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) to Different Sources of Plant Nutrients
Authors: Sharma Ankur , Tiwari Shreya , Chaurasiya Raj Kumar , Nagaich K.N.
Published: November 2021

The Indian gooseberry is a monoecious tree and bears a unisexual flower where a high degree of cross-pollination is required for an ideal fruit set as well as better productivity. The fruit set, retention and yield in gooseberry depends on the nutritional and hormonal balance of the tree. The current work is based on the objective to estimate the fruit set, retention, sex ratio and yield in gooseberry after application of a recommended dose of fertilization (RDF) in association with farm yard manure (FYM) and biofertilizers (Azotobacter, Azospirillum and phosphate solubilizing bacteria). The maximum sex ratio was estimated in control (250.22 and 251.09) due to sufficient nitrogen fertilization. However, the highest fruit set, retention percent and yield per tree were reported with the treatment containing three-fourth of RDF in combination with Azotobacter, Azospirillum and PSB (phosphate solubilizing bacteria). Further, it was observed that about 25 to 50% replacement in RDF could be possible through biofertilizer application as a constant source of nutrients to trees.
Molecular Detection of Rotavirus in Mollusks from the Oued El Maleh Estuary of Mohammedia, Morocco
Authors: Hatib Abderrahim , Hassou Najwa , Benani Abdelouahab , Hafid Jamal Eddine , Ennaji Moulay Mustapha
Published: November 2021

Viral outbreaks can result from the consumption of contaminated bivalve mollusks. However, despite the regulation related to enteric bacteria in food products, the consumption of raw and undercooked mollusks remains linked to viral epidemics in human populations. Real-time RT-PCR is a highly sensitive approach for detecting and quantifying enteric viruses, and after eliminating enzymatic amplification inhibitors from samples of interest, sensitive and specific tests, like real-time RT-PCR, can facilitate the detection and quantification of a wide range of viruses that are concentrated in mollusk digestive tissues. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence of Group-A rotaviruses in mussel (Mytilus edulis Linnaeus, 1758) specimens (n=576) collected downstream of the Oued El Maleh Estuary, which is along the coast of Mohammedia City in Morocco, using real-time RT-PCR. Rotavirus A RNA was detected in 37.5% (n=18) of the 48 sample batches, and viral loads ranged from 0.42×101 to 1.8603×104 genomic copies per g digestive tissue. Most (72.22%) of the positive samples were collected during the wet season (September-April), and the probability of detecting rotaviruses was significantly greater during the wet season than during the dry season (P<0.001). Monitoring Rotavirus A and similar viruses in shellfish may help prevent viral contamination and preserve public health.
Coronavirus Diseases (COVID-19): Features, Epidemiology, Mutational variations and Treatments Across India
Authors: Jati Sayani , Basalingappa Kanthesh M. , Geethanjali B. , Parthiban R. , Rajashekara S. Prathibha , Gopenath T.S.
Published: November 2021

Coronaviruses are a group of enveloped viruses with a longer, undivided single-stranded RNA genome, which cause diseases in a variety of animals and humans. In addition to infecting other economically important animals (such as pigs or chickens), six coronaviruses are known to infect human hosts, causing respiratory illness. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) are highly pathogenic animal coronaviruses that have produced local, regional, and worldwide outbreaks. It is suspected that the current pandemic, caused by a similar coronavirus (SARS-CoVID-19). A new variant of B.1.617 lineage that causes worry about many countries has been identified first in the UK but it makes the worst scenario in India. This includes mutants with immune prolapse E484K and N501Y mutations. Some new variants recently discovered in India like double & triple mutation due to some specific climatic and environmental conditions. Because it creates a viral exodermis and contacts human cells due to mutations in peplomer proteins. The other type of protein is spike protein, are required to bind to receptors in human cells mutations. It can improve the affinity for human receptors and increase the virus, they can cause immune prolapse and reinfection. Moreover, these viruses are capable of adapting and mutating to the new environment. Our immune system is unable to distinguish them from previous infections due to changes in the structure of proteins. The rapid transmission of the COVID-19 around the world causing a severe mortality rate depends on mutation on their spike protein.
Microbiological and Radiological Perspective of Fungal Rhinosinusitis during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Prospective Observational Study in A Tertiary Care Centre in Northern India
Authors: Kaur Pavneet , Arora Mehak , Sood Arvinder Singh , Singh Amandeep
Published: November 2021

Radiological investigations are essential for the diagnosis and classification of fungal rhinosinusitis; however, radiological findings might occasionally be misleading. Computed tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) complement each other, facilitating clinicians to arrive at a diagnosis. Hence, even with the best radiological modalities, correlation between clinical and microbiological findings is crucial for the accurate diagnosis of fungal rhinosinusitis. In addition, the role of traditional methods such as KOH microscopy and culture should be accurately evaluated. To this end, we aimed to diagnose rhinosinusitis with a fungal etiology based on radiological findings and subsequently correlate these findings with those of microbiological techniques, namely culture and KOH microscopy. A total of 57 clinically suspected fungal rhinosinusitis cases were included in the study. Radiological investigations were performed using either CT or MRI. Tissues samples were processed and analyzed using KOH microscopy and culture. The results of the study suggest that using a single method for the diagnosis of fungal rhinosinusitis is inadequate. Rather, the diagnosis should be based on radiological as well as microbiological findings, especially for cases that are clinically ambiguous.
Differential Analysis and Putative Roles of Genes, Cytokines and Apoptotic Proteins in Blood Samples of Patients with Respiratory Viral Infections: A Single Center Study
Authors: Manikam Rishya , Mui Wang Seok , Kong Yong Yean , Raju Chandramathi Samudi , Sekaran Shamala Devi
Published: November 2021

Insights into the molecular pathogenesis of respiratory viral infections were investigated using serum and peripheral blood from patients with clinical syndromes. Signatures of expression of cytokines, genes and apoptotic proteins that discriminate symptomatic individuals from healthy individuals were determined among 21 patients. In symptomatic patients, significant upregulation of IL-1β, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-8, IL-12, IL-15, TNF-a and IFN-g (P<0.05) was noted, while IL-10 was significantly downregulated (P<0.05). This is accompanied by either up or down-regulation of various pro-apoptotic and anti-apoptotic markers, suggesting a protective role of immune responses against viral infection and the capacity of viruses to subvert host cell apoptosis. Gene expression analysis for both T and B cells were categorized according to their functional status of activation, proliferation, and differentiation. Of note, genes SH2D1A and TCL1A were upregulated only in rhinovirus samples, while PSMB7, CD4, CD8A, HLA-DMA, HLA-DRA and CD69 were upregulated in samples of Flu A and RSV but were not significant in samples of rhinovirus as compared to healthy individuals. These results demonstrated Flu A and RSV elicit different alterations in human peripheral blood gene expression as compared to rhinovirus. Overall, despite the small number of study subjects, the current study for the first time has recognized signature genes, cytokines and proteins that are used by some respiratory viruses that may serve as candidates for rapid diagnosis as well as targets for therapeutic interventions.
Circulating MicroRNA-21 As A Novel Noninvasive Biomarker for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Compared with Alpha Fetoprotein Gold Test
Authors: Osman Asmaa Gamal , Hashem Khalid Shaaban , Youssef Laila Mohamed , Nabil Ahmed
Published: November 2021

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the greatest traditional kind of pre-eminent cancer worldwide, which happens mainly in chronic liver disease and cirrhotic patients. The available surveillance strategies for suspected HCC patients include serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and liver imaging have been mainly recommended. However, the sensitivity and selectivity of these diagnostic strategies especially in the early stages of HCC have many obstacles. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are non-coding RNAs that are 18–25 nucleotides in length. Plasma miRNAs may be a promising new biomarker for cancer detection and prognosis in the early stages. Assessment of Plasma MicroRNA-21 (miRNA-21) significance as a noninvasive Hepatocellular carcinoma marker compared with AFP gold standard test to improve HCC early diagnostic power. This is a prospective research project that included 90 patients in total, split into three classes., liver cirrhosis patients (LC) without any malignancies and (HCC) patients in addition to the healthy control group. Patients and controls were subjected to the clinical studies, routine investigations, imaging studies, and detection of plasma miRNA-21 & AFP. miRNA-21 showed a highly significant difference in the 3 studied groups. Control group with LC group, control group with HCC group, and LC group with HCC group P value (P 0.0001, P1 0.0001, P2 0.0001and P3 0.0001) respectively. Also, a highly significant difference was observed between pre-TACE and post-TACE miRNA-21 in the HCC group P value (0.0001). Circulating miRNA-21 may be used as a noninvasive co biomarker with AFP to increase HCC diagnostic accuracy in its early stages.