bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Focus on Core Genetic Factors That Regulate Hepatic Injury in Cattle Seems to Be Important for the Dairy Sector’s Long-Term Development
Authors: Mandal Avishek
Published: November 2022

The cattle during the perinatal period, as well as malnutrition, generate oxidative stress which leads to high culling rates of calves after calving across the world. Although metabolic diseases have such a negative impact on the welfare and economic value of dairy cattle, that becomes a serious industrial concern across the world. According to research, genetic factors have a role or controlling fat deposition in the liver by influencing the biological processes of hepatic lipid metabolism, insulin resistance, gluconeogenesis, oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and inflammation, all of which contribute to hepatic damage. This review focuses on the critical regulatory mechanisms of VEGF, mTOR/AKT/p53, TNF-alpha, Nf-kb, interleukin, and antioxidants that regulate lipid peroxidation in the liver via direct or indirect pathways, suggesting that they could be a potential critical therapeutic target for hepatic disease.
Sharks’ Status in the Mediterranean Sea Urgent Awareness is Needed
Authors: Nejmeddine Bradai Mohamed , Enajjar Samira , Saidi Bechir
Published: November 2022

Cartilaginous fishes are a very ancient group; Sharks have lived on Earth for about 500 million years, since long before the dinosaurs. They have been able to survive and overcome five mass extinctions since their appearance. They play in fact a key role in maintaining the balance of marine ecosystems. More than 97% of the shark population has disappeared in the last two centuries. Currently, a high percentage is threatened, many are data-deficient. Many menaces face sharks, but fishing pressure seems to be most critical. This chapter focuses on the current status of cartilaginous fishes and progress on conservation measures and actions taken mainly through regional plans.
Locations of the 1982 Miramichi (Canada) Aftershocks: Implication of Two Rupture Regions Activated
Authors: Motazedian Dariush , Ma Shutian
Published: November 2022

On 9 January 1982, in the Miramichi region of New Brunswick, Canada, an earthquake with mb 5.7 occurred. It was followed by extensive aftershocks and felt throughout eastern Canada and north-eastern USA. Since this earthquake occurred in an uninhabited region, the damage was minor. Due to an mb 5.7 event is rare in north-eastern America, investigating it and its aftershocks is important for understanding intraplate seismicity. Digital seismic stations were not yet common by 1982. Fortunately, four seismic phases at three stations could be used to locate larger aftershocks. A simplified master-event location method combined with regional depth-phase modeling was used to locate aftershocks. For each aftershock its focal depth was first determined using a depth phase; then, with the depth fixed, the epicenter was determined using the four arrival time readings measured at the same three stations. The located aftershocks were divided into three groups. In each group the earthquake numbers are similar, but the majority of the energy was released in one group. The epicenters formed two trends in the NE–SW direction, implying that the Miramichi earthquake sequence activated two rupture regions.
Conservation and Sustainable Use of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta
Authors: Opoku-Agyemang Frank , Naa Offeibea Dodoo Jessica , Elorm Hlomador Theophilus , Gilday Kathleen , Naalamle Amissah Jacqueline
Published: November 2022

Cryptolepis sanguinolenta (Cs) is a medicinal plant, indigenous to the West Africa sub-region and has been utilized in Ghana to treat malaria for generations. Besides being used as an antimalarial treatment in Ghana, Cs has been noted as being used in the US to treat Babesia, Lyme disease (Borreliosis burgdorferi), Bartonella, among others. The plant contains several indoloquinoline alkaloids, mainly concentrated in its root system, giving the plant its antimicrobial, antihyperglycemic, and anticancer properties. However, the destructive harvesting of the entire plant, along with its root system, is not sustainable over the long term and has already resulted in a substantial decrease in wild populations, threatening its long-term potential and survivability. This book chapter will discuss its uses, conservation strategies and cultivation protocols developed for Cs to ensure a reliable supply of plant material as well as its sustainable utilization.
A Review Note on Laplace Transform and Its Applications in Dynamical Systems
Authors: Sharma Shivram , Kumar Sharma Praveen , Kaushik Jitendra
Published: November 2022

Laplace Transform is one of the essential transform techniques. It has many applications in engineering and science. The Laplace transform techniques can be used to solve various partial differential equations and ordinary differential equations that cannot be resolved using conventional techniques. The Laplace transform approach is practically the essential functional method for engineers. The Laplace transform and variations like the fuzzy Laplace transform are advantageous because they directly solve issues such as initial value problems, fuzzy initial value problems, and non-homogeneous differential equations without first resolving the corresponding homogeneous equation. This chapter uses the Laplace transform and its variations to dynamical systems.
Perspective Chapter: Flaxseed (Linumusitatissimum L) – Chemical Structure and Health-Related Functions
Authors: Rahimlou Mehran , Hejazi Jalal
Published: November 2022

Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L.), one of the oldest cultivated crops, continues to be widely grown for oil, fiber, and food. This herb is used in the food culture of some countries with different purposes. Flaxseed is one of the richest plants in terms of some nutrients. Numerous studies have shown that in terms of omega-3 fatty acids, this herb is one of the richest sources in the diet. Also, the lignan content in flaxseed is significantly higher than that in other plants. Also, the lignan content in flaxseed is significantly higher than that in other plants. In this chapter, the structure and chemical properties of this plant have been investigated first, and then the effectiveness of flaxseed in some chronic diseases has been mentioned.
Practical Insights on Automotive SLAM in Urban Environments
Authors: Skrzypczyński Piotr
Published: November 2022

This chapter tackles the issues of simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) using laser scanners or vision as a viable alternative to the accurate modes of satellite-based localization, which are popular and easy to implement with modern technology but might fail in many urban scenarios. This chapter considers two state-of-the-art localization algorithms, LOAM and ORB-SLAM3 that use the optimization-based formulation of SLAM and utilize laser and vision sensing, respectively. The focus is on the practical aspects of localization and the accuracy of the obtained trajectories. It contributes to a series of experiments conducted using an electric car equipped with a carefully calibrated multisensory setup with a 3D laser scanner, camera, and a smartphone for collecting the exteroceptive measurements. Results of applying the two different SLAM algorithms to the data sequences collected with the vehicle-based multisensory setup clearly demonstrate that not only the expensive laser sensors but also monocular vision, including the commodity smartphone camera, can be used to obtain off-line reasonably accurate vehicle trajectories in an urban environment.
Volume Holographic Structuring of Special Hydrogel Films by Photochemical Crosslinking
Authors: Sabel-Grau Tina , Tyushina Arina , Rahman Rahima , Babalik Cigdem , Zhang Zhenfang , C. Lensen Marga
Published: November 2022

Multifunctional biomedical materials capable of integrating optical functions open up promising new possibilities for the application of photosensitive materials. For example, they are highly desirable for advanced intraocular lens (IOL) implants. For this purpose, we propose hydrogels, based on poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) prepolymers, which are photochemically crosslinkable and thereby patternable. Various photoinitiators are used and investigated spectroscopically; those with high sensitivity in the optical region of the spectrum are advantageous. Hydrogel films have been obtained, which are applicable for light-based patterning and, hence, for functionalization of both surface and volume: It is shown that a local change in optical properties can be induced in special hydrogel films by photochemical crosslinking. Such a local light-induced material response forms the basis for volume holographic patterning. Cytocompatibility of hydrogels and compositions is evaluated via cytotoxicity tests. Exploiting the interrelationship between structure and function is highly relevant for biomedical materials with multifunctionality.
Controversies in Platelet Functions in Diabetes Mellitus Type 1
Authors: Ogweno Gordon , Murungi Edwin
Published: November 2022

Individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) are at high risk of thrombosis in which hyperactive platelets are implicated. The platelet hyperactivity has been linked to hyperglycemia. This hypothesis is supported by studies in type II diabetes mellitus showing increased sensitivity of platelets to stimulating agonists in the context of tissue resistance to high-circulating insulin. However, controversy still exists regarding the altered platelet functions in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and the link to modifying factors such as blood glucose, hyperlipidemia, metabolic acidosis and insulin treatment. Moreover, increased insulin dosage or treatment appears to have antagonistic actions: diminished functions at low doses and enhanced activation at high doses, the switch being attributable to insulin-like growth factor. The physiological role of insulin in suppressing platelet activation is lost in T1DM, a scenario that favors increased platelet sensitivity to stimulating agonists. Furthermore, the response to antiplatelet agents and statins is sub-optimal in diabetics presenting clinical and research knowledge gap regarding the ideal antiplatelet treatment in DM in general and T1DM in particular. This chapter reviews the unique characteristics of platelet functions in T1DM highlighting the controversial areas linking unique behavior of platelets and the abnormal response to therapeutic interventions.
Non-GCs Drug-Induced Osteoporosis
Authors: Hamoud Hesham
Published: November 2022

Medications that cause osteoporosis are numerous and common. While helping to correct one problem, they may be putting you at greater risk of having osteoporosis. A variety of drugs may cause bone loss by lowering sex steroid levels (e.g., aromatase inhibitors used in breast cancer and GnRH agonists used in prostate cancer), interfering with vitamin D levels (liver-inducing antiepileptic drugs), or directly affecting bone cells (chemotherapy, phenytoin, or thiazolidinediones) which divert mesenchymal stem cells from osteoblastogenesis to adipocytogenesis, consequently, an imbalance occurs between bone formation and resorption, as well as between soft organic matrix and hard inorganic matrix. Besides effects on the mineralized matrix, interactions with collagen and other nonmineralized matrix components can decrease bone biomechanical competence without affecting bone mineral density (BMD). Here is a quick narrative for a number of disease medications that can cause osteoporosis if taken for long periods without a preventive program of minerals and vitamins. Rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, acid reflux, thyroid dysfunctions, seizures, endometriosis, aromatase inhibitors, hypertension, contraceptive Depo-Provera, antidepressant (SSRIs, SNRIs), glitazones for type 2 DM treatment.
A Mapping Relationship-Based near-Field Acoustic Holography
Authors: Wu Haijun , Jiang Weikang
Published: November 2022

A mapping relationship-based near-field acoustic holography (MRS-based NAH) is a kind of innovative NAH by exploring the mapping relationship between modes on surfaces of the boundary and hologram. Thus, reconstruction is converted to obtain the coefficients of participant modes on holograms. The MRS-based NAH supplies an analytical method to determine the number of adopted fundamental solution (FS) as well as a technique to approximate a specific degree of mode on patches by a set of locally orthogonal patterns explored for three widely used holograms, such as planar, cylindrical, and spherical holograms. The NAH framework provides a new insight to the reconstruction procedure based on the FS in spherical coordinates. Reconstruction accuracy based on two types of errors, the truncation errors due to the limited number of participant modes and the inevitable measurement errors caused by uncertainties in the experiment, are available in the NAH. An approach is developed to estimate the lower and upper bounds of the relative error. It supplies a tool to predict the error for a reconstruction under the condition that the truncation error ratio and the signal-to-noise ratio are given. The condition number of the inverse operator is investigated to measure the sensitivity of the reconstruction to the input errors.
Mental Health Burden and Burnout in Correctional Workers
Authors: Malik Mansoor , Padder Samar , Kumari Suneeta , Burhanullah Haroon
Published: November 2022

Working in correctional facilities is inherently stressful, and correctional workers have a high rate of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and professional burnout. Correctional workers faced an unprecedented set of challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, exacerbating an already dire situation. There has been a relative shortage of studies evaluating effective interventions for the psychological consequences of working in correctional facilities. Well-being and mental health Interventions for correctional workers should be embedded in a general framework of support, reducing occupational risk factors, improving mental well-being by developing a positive work environment, improving mental health literacy, and identifying and treating mental health issues. The backbone of the correctional system is its workforce and the mental health and well-being of correctional workers are of paramount importance in an effective correctional system.
Chameleon Leadership and Traits to Serve on a Global Scale
Authors: Williams James
Published: November 2022

Global business equates for billions and billions in revenue. Yet, global business brings a diverse complexity with the nature of its operations. In order for businesses to operate on a global scale, leaders must have the ability and wherewithal to understand environments of this magnitude. Chameleon leaders embody traits that give them the knowledge and style to serve on a global scale. Chameleon leaders are adaptive and blend into diverse work environments while creating a conducive environment that promotes equity and inclusion, to promote successful and impactful leadership. Chameleons do not change their core, but they do have the mechanisms to alter their dimensions to blend in and to survive in unfamiliar environments. Chameleon leaders maneuver in a similar fashion by blending into new or different environments while maintaining the core values and traits that accompany their leadership style. Most organizations operate domestically and globally, so it is crucial to fabricate leaders who can lead and thrive in global surroundings. Chameleon leaders can emerge when businesses ensure that leaders lead with seven key core competencies.
Improving Medical Simulation Using Virtual Reality Augmented by Haptic Proxy
Authors: Boulanger Pierre , Wang Thea , Rahmani Hanzaki Mahdi
Published: November 2022

This chapter explores how the realism of haptic perception in virtual reality can be significantly enhanced with the help of the concept of haptic proxy. In haptic proxy, the position and orientation of physical objects are tracked in real-time and registered to their virtual counterparts. A compelling sense of tactile immersion can be achieved if the tracked objects have similar tactile properties to their virtual counterpart. A haptic proxy prototype was developed, and a pilot study was conducted to determine if the haptic proxy system is more credible than standard virtual reality. To test our prototype, we performed simple medical tasks such as moving a patient’s arm and aiming a syringe to specific locations. Our results suggest that simulation using a haptic proxy system is more believable and user-friendly and can be extended to developing new generations of open surgery simulators.
Vaccine Communication and the Media Credibility in Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy: A Focus on Malaysia
Authors: Norshira Wan Mohd Ghazali Wan , Mohamed Shafizan , Wok Soadah , Helmi Yusoh Mohd
Published: November 2022

The resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases such as polio, diphtheria, measles and the like shows that the anti-vaccine movement is gaining popularity and effectiveness in bolstering its views. Multiple studies have shown worrying trends of distrust towards vaccines, medical professionals, vaccine scientists and the government agencies that promote vaccination. It is observed that the current anti-vaccine discourses and misinformation about vaccines on social media are fuelling fear of vaccination among the public. To minimise the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases, the media has considerable potential to influence the public’s understanding of how vaccines function. Therefore, this chapter proposed the adoption of a media guide to assist media practitioners in reporting vaccination stories. It will highlight an influential role that the media can play by enlisting the assistance of experts and health professionals to dispel erroneous beliefs about vaccinations and aggressively promote vaccination among influential persons and the general public. This chapter argued that responsible and ethical reporting will aid in raising awareness of the public health implications of the anti-vaccine sentiment, thereby combating the transmission of messages that drive vaccine fear and rejection. The chapter also addressed how insights provided by Ihlen on rhetorical communication can enhance the effectiveness of delivering vaccine-related messages.
Meningitis in Young Infants Less than 2 Months; Its Implications and Outcome
Authors: Tripathi Shalini , D. Srivastava Akansha
Published: November 2022

Meningitis, i.e., inflammation of membranes covering the brain parenchyma, is a serious problem in children especially in young infants as it is not only associated with adverse short-term outcomes but also leads to abnormal neurodevelopment including sensory neural deafness later in life. Streptococcus pneumoniae is among the leading causative organisms of meningitis in young infants. Advances in the diagnosis and management of such babies have led to decrease in the mortality from meningitis. However, certain areas such as completion of antimicrobial therapy, monitoring of these babies for complications such as post-meningitic hydrocephalus, ventriculitis, need to be addressed. With missed diagnosis, a large cohort of such babies lands up with chronic disability. There is a need to understand the management of such cases including follow-up so that they survive with good neurological outcomes.
Complex Dynamics of Competitive First Order Chemical Self-Replication
Authors: K. Shah Anuj , Peacock-López Enrique
Published: November 2022

In most experimental conditions, the initial concentrations of a chemical system are at stoichiometric proportions, allowing us to eliminate at least one variable from the mathematical analysis. Under different initial conditions, we need to consider other manifolds defined by stoichiometry and the principle of conservation of mass. Therefore, a given set of initial conditions defines a dynamic manifold and the system, a tall times, has to satisfy a particular relation of its concentrations. To illustrate the relevance of the initial conditions in a dynamic analysis, we consider a chemical system consisting of two first-order self-replicating peptides competing for a common nucleophile in a semi-batch reactor. For the symmetric case, we find different complex oscillations for a given set of parameter values but different initial conditions.
Molecular Mechanisms of Breast Cancer Metastasis
Authors: Yurekli Nazlıcan , Cansu Abay Elif , Tutar Merve , Cabri Ecem , Acikalin Coskun Kubra , Kural Alev , Tutar Yusuf
Published: November 2022

Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most frequently occurring diseases with high morbidity and mortality rates in the world today. BC cells live under stress with altered pathway signaling, chromosome and microsatellite instability, aneuploidy, hypoxia, low pH, and low nutrient conditions. In order to survive and reproduce in these stressful environments, BC cells rapidly undergo adaptive mutations, rearrange their chromosomes, and repress tumor suppressor genes while inducing oncogene activities that cause the natural selection of cancer cells and result in heterogeneous cancer cells in the tumor environment. Unfortunately, these genetic alterations result in aggressive BC cells that can not only proliferate aggressively but also migrate and invade the other tissues in the body to form secondary tumors. In this review, molecular mechanisms of metastasis of BC subtypes are discussed.
An Exploration of Guide’s Roles in STEM Outreach Activities: A Contribution to Students’ Motivation for Career Aspirations?
Authors: Vennix Johanna , den Brok Perry , Taconis Ruurd
Published: November 2022

This explorative study investigated guide’s behavior and actions who had an active role in STEM-based (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) outreach activities in secondary education. In outreach activities, schools and teachers work together with companies and other external institutions in learning activities to motivate students for the STEM domain. In these outreach activities, guides “taught” from a teacher\'s perspective and at the same time “were a role model” from an ambassador perspective. To observe guides behavior in two different activities, an observation instrument was constructed using both perspectives by conceptualizing a need-supportive behavior with a focus on effective and metacognitive outcomes for students, based on the self-determination theory. In this chapter, our findings and instrument will be described.
Settling Slurry Transport: Effects of Solids Grading and Pipe Inclination
Authors: Matoušek Václav , Chára Zdeněk , Konfršt Jiří
Published: November 2022

In many industrial applications, settling slurries composed of coarse solid particles (typically sand or gravel) and Newtonian-carrying fluid (typically water) are transported in pipelines. Turbulent flow of such slurries consumes significantly more energy than flow of the carrying fluid alone. A contribution of transported solids to the energy loss is sensitive to solids grading and to the related distribution of solids in a pipe. Also related to the solid’s distribution are changes in energy losses caused by an inclination of a pipe transporting settling slurry. We report on recent advances in the description and modeling of pipe flows of settling slurries with a special focus on the effects that the solids grading and the flow inclination have on flow friction. The description includes results of laboratory experiments and model predictions.
Assessment of the Structural Integrity of the Pipes with Anomalies Such as Local Elastic-plastic Deformations
Authors: Dinita Alin
Published: November 2022

Pipelines are one of the most practical and economically efficient ways to transport dangerous and/or flammable substances, for which road or rail transport is often impossible. The evaluation of the processes that can negatively influence the performance of the pipelines is particularly important for assessing the risk associated with the operation of these technical systems and the potential for technical accidents. The anomalies that can be found on the pipes can be classified into two main categories. Imperfections that do not inadmissibly affect their load-bearing capacity and defects with significant negative influences on the correct operation and load-bearing capacity of the piping, which require supervision and maintenance measures. The influence of these anomalies and the processes that lead to the decrease of the pipeline-bearing capacity constitutes the main objectives of the analysis performed. The local elastic-plastic deformation anomalies are considered, for which the parameters of the geometric model of the defect profile, the conditions for generating these anomalies, and the evaluation methods, respectively, were analyzed, both analytically and experimentally.
Influence of Bioactive Components of the Mediterranean Diet on Inflammation and Healthy Aging
Authors: E. Jewell Dennis , K. Tavener Selena , S. Panickar Kiran
Published: November 2022

The Mediterranean diet is characterized by an increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, grains, and fish. Olive oil and herbs and spices are also essential components of this food regimen. Such a diet is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, overall mortality, reduced incidence of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases, and reduced cognitive impairment. Some of the bioactive components that exert beneficial effects are ω-3 fatty acids, polyphenols, and alkaloids that have neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and gluco-regulating properties. These beneficial effects contribute to improved health including organ health and cognitive function. While the number of such bioactive plant constituents is numerous, this review will examine the role of specific bioactives and vitamins and assess the molecular mechanisms including the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory beneficial effects of the bioactive components in the Mediterranean diet.
Composition and Structure Influence on Properties of Elastomeric Composites with Silicon Dioxide Fillers
Authors: V. Kornev Yury , H. Valiev Hammat , N. Karnet Yuliya , A. Kornilova Alla , A. Semenov Nikolay , N. Vlasov Alexander
Published: November 2022

The problem of finding effective polymer elastomer fillers now is actual task. This chapter presents experimental studies of composites based on industrial synthetic butadiene-styrene rubber with amorphous silicon dioxide filler particles, obtained from rice husk ash processing products. The new methodology was developed for producing highly dispersed fillers powders with micro- and nano-sizes using a planetary ball mill. The synthesized composites surface structure was investigated using scanning electron and atomic force microscopy. The composites elastic-strength properties were studied by tensile testing machine. The significant influence of the surface functionality and the carbon/silicon dioxide ratio in fillers on the elastomeric composites mechanical properties is shown. It is concluded that these new classes of reinforcing fillers can be recommended for practical use.
Traumatic Injury of the Carotid and Vertebral Arteries and their Neurointerventional Treatment
Authors: Zhang Huachen , Xu Hanrui , Liang Shikai , Lv Xianli
Published: November 2022

Traumatic injuries of the carotid and vertebral arteries include direct carotid-cavernous fistula, intracranial pseudoaneurysm and arterial dissection, which cause a series of symptoms and may be life threatening. Computed tomographic angiography is the most common modality for initial screening and diagnosis. The subsequent management of any identified vessel injury, however, is not clearly defined. With the development of neurointerventional materials and technology, endovascular therapy is playing an important role in treatment of these neurovascular injuries. Balloon, coil, liquid embolic materials, covered stent and flow diversion have been effectively used in clinical practice. This chapter reviews the epidemiology, injury mechanism, clinical manifestations, classification system, diagnostic imaging and endovascular treatment of traumatic neurovascular injuries.
Reducing COVID-19 Health Inequities by Identifying Social Needs and Clinical Deterioration of Discharged Emergency Department Patients
Authors: Graber Eleanor , Rouhani Shada , Khidir Hazar , De Luca Michael , Noyes Elizabeth , Hernandez Carlos , Tulip Joe , Hasdiana M. Adrian , Jambaulikar Guruprasad , Marsh Regan , Wilson Michael
Published: November 2022

Introduction: The decision to discharge a patient from the hospital with confirmed or suspected coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) is fraught with challenges. Patients who are discharged home must be both medically stable and able to safely isolate to prevent disease spread. Socioeconomically disadvantaged patient populations in particular may lack resources to safely quarantine and are at high risk for COVID-19 morbidity.

Methods: We developed a telehealth follow-up program for emergency department (ED) patients who received testing for COVID-19 from April 24–June 29, 2020 and were discharged home. Patients who were discharged with a pending COVID-19 test received follow-up calls on Days 1, 4, and 8. The objective of our program was to screen and provide referrals for health-related social needs (HRSN), conduct clinical screening for worsening symptoms, and deliver risk-reduction strategies for vulnerable individuals. We conducted retrospective chart reviews on all patients in this cohort to collect demographic information, testing results, and outcomes of clinical symptom and HRSN screening. Our primary outcome measurement was the need for clinical reassessment and referral for an unmet HRSN.

Results: From April 24–June 29, 2020, we made calls to 1,468 patients tested for COVID-19 and discharged home. On Day 4, we reached 67.0% of the 1,468 patients called. Of these, 15.9% were referred to a physician’s assistant (PA) out of concern for clinical worsening and 12.4% were referred to an emergency department (ED) patient navigator for HRSNs. On Day 8, we reached 81.8% of the 122 patients called. Of these, 19.7% were referred to a PA for clinical reassessment and 14.0% were referred to an ED patient navigator for HRSNs. Our intervention reached 1,069 patients, of whom 12.6% required referral for HRSNs and 1.3% (n = 14) were referred to the ED or Respiratory Illness Clinic due to concern for worsening clinical symptoms.

Conclusion: In this patient population, the demand for interventions to address social needs was as high as the need for clinical reassessment. Similar ED-based programs should be considered to help support patients’ interdependent social and health needs beyond those related to COVID-19.
Association of Social Needs and Housing Status Among Urban Emergency Department Patients
Authors: Wormley Kadia , Dickson Drusia , Alter Harrison , Njoku Ndidi , Imani Partow , Anderson Erik
Published: November 2022

Introduction: People experiencing homelessness have high rates of social needs when presenting for emergency department (ED) services, but less is known about patients with housing instability who do not meet the established definitions of homelessness.

Methods: We surveyed patients in an urban, safety-net ED from June–August 2018. Patients completed two social needs screening tools and responded to additional questions on housing. Housing status was determined using validated questions about housing stability.

Results: Of the 1,263 eligible patients, 758 (60.0%) completed the survey. Among respondents, 40% identified as Latinx, 39% Black, 15% White, 5% Asian, and 8% other race/ethnicities. The median age was 42 years (interquartile range [IQR]: 29-57). and 54% were male. Of the 758 patients who completed the survey, 281 (37.1%) were housed, 213 (28.1%) were unstably housed, and 264 (34.8%) were homeless. A disproportionate number of patients experiencing homelessness were male (63.3%) and Black (54.2%), P <0.001, and a disproportionate number of unstably housed patients were Latinx (56.8%) or were primarily Spanish speaking (49.3%), P <0.001. Social needs increased across the spectrum of housing from housed to unstably housed and homeless, even when controlling for demographic characteristics.

Conclusion: Over one in three ED patients experience homelessness, and nearly one in three are unstably housed. Notable disparities exist by housing status, and there is a clear increase of social needs across the housing spectrum. Emergency departments should consider integrating social screening tools for patients with unstable housing.
Impacts of the Pandemic on Social Determinants of Health in an Academic Emergency Department
Authors: Findlay Shannon , Okoro Uche , Lee Sangil , Harland Karisa , Evers Marisa , Gaffney Elizabeth , McCormick Mary , Buresh Chris
Published: November 2022

Introduction. The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused significant disruptions in daily life. Given the role that social determinants of health play in the overall well-being of individuals and populations, we wanted to determine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our patient population in the emergency department (ED).

Methods: We adapted the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services social risk assessment to assess changes to participants’ social situations throughout the COVID-19 pandemic from January 2020–February 2021. The survey was administered within the ED to individuals selected by a convenience sample of patients who were stable enough to complete the form.

Results: We received 200 (66%) responses from the 305 patients approached. Worsened food access was reported by 8.5% (17) of respondents, while 13.6% (27) reported worsened food concern since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The odds of worsened food access were higher among non-Whites (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 19.17, 95% confidence interval [CI] 3.33-110.53) and females (aOR 9.77, CI 1.51-63.44). Non-Whites had greater odds of worsened food concern (aOR 15.31, CI 3.94-59.54). Worsened financial difficulty was reported by 24% (48) of respondents. The odds of worsened financial difficulty were higher among females (aOR 2.87, 95% CI 1.08-7.65) and non-Whites (aOR 10.53, CI 2.75-40.35).

Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened many of the social determinants of health found within communities. Moreover, vulnerable communities were found to be disproportionately affected as compared to their counterparts. Understanding the challenges faced by our patient populations can serve as a guide on how to assist them more comprehensively.
2021 SAEM Consensus Conference Proceedings: Research Priorities for Developing Emergency Department Screening Tools for Social Risks and Needs
Authors: Furbacher Jacqueline , Fockele Callan , Del Buono Ben , Janneck Laura , March Cooper , Molina Melanie , Duber Herbet , Doran Kelly , Lin Michelle , Cooper Richelle , Modi Payal
Published: November 2022

Introduction: The Emergency Department (ED) acts as a safety net for our healthcare system. While studies have shown increased prevalence of social risks and needs among ED patients, there are many outstanding questions about the validity and use of social risks and needs screening tools in the ED setting.

Methods: In this paper, we present research gaps and priorities pertaining to social risks and needs screening tools used in the ED, identified through a consensus approach informed by literature review and external expert feedback as part of the 2021 SAEM Consensus Conference -- From Bedside to Policy: Advancing Social Emergency Medicine and Population Health.

Results: Four overarching research gaps were identified: (1) Defining the purpose and ethical implications of ED-based screening; (2) Identifying domains of social risks and needs; (3) Developing and validating screening tools; and (4) Defining the patient population and type of screening performed. Furthermore, the following research questions were determined to be of highest priority: (1) What screening tools should be used to identify social risks and needs? (2) Should individual EDs use a national standard screening tools or customized screening tools? (3) What are the most prevalent social risks and needs in the ED? and (4) Which social risks and needs are most amenable to intervention in the ED setting?

Conclusion: Answering these research questions will facilitate the use of evidence-based social risks and needs screening tools that address knowledge gaps and improve the health of our communities by better understanding the underlying determinants contributing to their presentation and health outcomes.
PENGARUH KUALITAS SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA DAN DISIPILIN KERJA TERHADAP TARGET PENERIMAAN PAJAK DAERAH MELALUI PELAYANAN PRIMA PADA SAMSAT UNIT PELAKSANA TEKNIS WILAYAH KABUPATEN PINRANG
Authors: Karmawati Karmawati
Published: November 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji dan menganalisis pengaruh kualitas sumber daya manusia dan disiplin kerja, baik langsung maupun tidak langsung terhadap target penerimaan pajak daerah melalui pelayanan prima pada Samsat Unit Pelaksana Teknis Wilayah Kabupaten Pinrang.Penelitian ini adalah penelitian observasional dan termasuk penelitian asosiatif. Jumlah responden sebanyak 55 orang pegawai. Untuk menguji hipotesis dengan menggunakan analisis jalur.Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: 1) Kualitas sumber daya manusia berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara langsung maupun tidak langsung terhadap target penerimaan pajak daerah melalui pelayanan prima pada Samsat Unit Pelaksana Teknis Wilayah Kabupaten Pinrang,  2) Disiplin kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara langsung maupun tidak langsung terhadap target penerimaan pajak daerah melalui pelayanan prima pada Samsat Unit Pelaksana Teknis Wilayah Kabupaten Pinrang, dan 3) Pelayanan prima berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara langsung terhadap target penerimaan pajak daerah pada Samsat Unit Pelaksana Teknis Wilayah Kabupaten Pinrang. Kata kunci:  Kualitas Sumber Daya Manusia, Disiplin Kerja, Pelayanan Prima dan Target Penerimaan Pajak Daerah
PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN FRAMEWORK TOGAF ADM DAN MODEL ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE (Studi Kasus : PT. Primarindo Argatile)
Authors: Istighfarin Amelia Rifka , . Adiyanto . , Tiara Beby .
Published: November 2022

ABSTRAKPerkembangan dan persaingan antar perusahaan manufaktur dewasa ini yang semakin pesat tergantung pada peranan pemilik atau manajemen stakeholder dalam membuat perencanaan starategis bisnis perusahaan itu sendiri yang melihat bahwa penerapan sistem informasi manufaktur sangat penting untuk di implementasikan. Untuk menyelaraskan strategi bisnis dan strategi teknologi informasi, organisasi harus melaksanakan perencanaan arsitektur sistem informasi pada perusahaan yang akan menyediakan Framework untuk membuat keputusan teknologi informasi jangka panjang yang tepat untuk mempertimbangkan kebutuhan perusahaan secara keseluruhan. Untuk mengurangi kesenjangan tersebut, maka diperlukan sebuah paradigma untuk merencanakan, merancang dan mengelola sistem informasi yang disebut dengan enterprise architecture.Kata Kunci : Perancangan, Sistem Informasi, Framework, TOGAF ADM, Enterprise, Enterprise Architecture.
ANALISA BANDWIDTH PADA JARINGAN INTERNET MENGGUNAKAN PARAMETER QUALITY OF SERVICE (STUDI KASUS: CAFÉ ILHAM)
Authors: Rachmat Imam Fauzy Muldani
Published: November 2022

Café Ilham  yang berlokasi di Banjar merupakan tempat   menjual makanan dan minuman dimana pengunjung dapat sambil bersantai sambil menggunakan internet sehingga untuk pengembangan bisnisnya maka internet adalah fasilitas yang sangat dibutuhkan oleh pengunjung, selain dapat memesan makanan dan minuman tetapi mencari informasi, mengirim email,video streaming atau download file.Akses internet melalui wifi gratis merupakan salah satu pendorong untuk meningkatkan jumlah pengunjung. Tetapi terdapat keterbatasan Bandwidth yang tersedia. Ketika menggunakan akses internet terdapat trouble jaringan ketika dilakukan transmisi data menjadi lambat, rusak, mengalami run time out. Supaya permasalahan ini bisa dijelaskan secara ilmiah maka perlu dilakukan pengukuran kualitas Bandwidth jaringan internet melalui parameter QoS yang terdiri dari throughput, Delay,Jitter dan Packet Loss.  Analisa QoS yang dilakukan pada dua lokasi yaitu lantai satu dan dua menggunakan network tool wireshark dengan hasil analisa penilaian standar TIPHON,nilai troughput dan nilai packet Loss yang buruk ketika jam sibuk dengan nilai indeks 1 khususnya untuk lokasi lantai 2 supaya analisa QoS ini dapat berkembang lebih baik lagi maka dilakukan management Bandwidth dalam jaringan internet sebaik mungkin. Perlu penambahan kapasitas Bandwidth untuk meningkatkan kualitas layanan internet pada jam sibuk.Kata Kunci: TIPHON,Quality of Service,Jitter,Troughput,Packet Loss,Delay
ANALISA DAN PERANCANGAN SISTEM PENDETEKSI PLAGIARISME SKRIPSI PADA STMIK INSAN PEMBANGUNAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE COSINE SIMILARITY
Authors: Herlambang Hery , Suwita Jaka , Tiara Beby
Published: November 2022

Plagiarisme adalah penjiplakan atau pengambilan karya, karangan, pendapat, dan sebagainya dari orang lain serta menjadikannya seolah karya miliknya. Pelaksanaan pemeriksa plagirisme skripsi di STMIK Insan Pembangunan masih dilakukan secara manual. Petugas melakukan pengecekan skripsi satu persatu. Jumlah skripsi yang terus bertambah dan jumlah halaman skripsi yang banyak membuat proses pengecekannya nguras waktu dan tenaga. Penelitian ini akan menggunakan metode cosinus similarity untuk melakukan perhitungan pesentase kemiripan antar dokumen. Sistem ini di buat menggunakan framework Laravel, Mysql. Metode pemodelannya menggunakan UML(Unified Modeling Language) dan pengembangan sistem menggunakan metode waterfall. Sistem ini memiliki fitur seperti : cek plagiarisme skripsi, kelola data skrispi, data mahasiwa, data tema skripsi, data jurusan, data stopword dan laporan data (skrisipsi, hasil pengecekan dan mahasiswa).Kata Kunci: Cosinus Similarity, Plagiarisme, skripsi, Perancangan Sistem, Pendeteksi.
PERANCANGAN SISTEM PEMANTAUAN KENDAARAAN PENGIRIMAN BARANG MENGGUNAKAN GPS PADA PT. ALBI BERBASIS WEB
Authors: . Suroso , Seta Irfan Nadhir
Published: November 2022

Pengiriman barang merupakan salah satu hal yang penting dalam sebuah perusahaan untuk menjaga roda perekonomian perusahaan dan juga menjaga kepercayaan serta kepuasan pelanggan atau customer.Salah satu penerapan teknologi yang dapat memantau posisi dan lokasi kendaraan selama proses pengiriman adalah dengan menggunakan GPS pada setiap kendaraan yang melakukan proses pengiriman. GPS (Global Positioning System) adalah suatu sistem navigasi berbasis satelit yang terdiri dari setidaknya 24 satelit. GPS berfungsi dalam segala kondisi cuaca, di manapun lokasi di dunia, 24 jam sehari serta tanpa adanya biaya berlangganan. Dalam penelitian ini metode yang digunakan dalam menganalisis dan merancang sistem adalah dengan metode Object Oriented Analysis and Design menggunakan Unified Modelling Language.Metode pengembangan sistem yang digunakan adalah metode waterfall sedangkan bahasa pemrograman yang digunakan adalah PHP dengan CodeIgniter sebagai frame work serta MySQL sebagai database. Teknik pengujian sistem dilakukan dengan pendekatan black box testing. Hasil dari penelitian berupa perangkat lunak sistem pemantauan kendaraan pengiriman barang menggunakan GPS berbasis web yang berfungsi menyediakan informasi mulai dari proses persiapan, pembuatan jadwal, penentuan kendaraan dan sopir serta lokasi posisi dan lokasi kendaraan secara real time selama proses pengiriman barang.Kata kunci : pengiriman, pemantauan, GPS, tracking, PHP CodeIgniter
PERANCANGAN ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE SISTEM INFORMASI DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN FRAMEWORK TOGAF ADM PADA PT POLARIN XININDO
Authors: Tiara Beby
Published: November 2022

Pengembangan sistem informasi di era saat ini sangat dibutuhkan, karena hal ini bukan lagi menjadi pilihan untuk sebuah perusahaan, namun ini adalah sebuah keharusan yang perlu untuk dilakukan. PT Polarin Xinindo yang bergerak di bidang pendingin ruang, saat ini perlu melakukan pengembangan sistem informasi yang memanfaatkan teknologi yang bertujuan untuk semua kegiatan dapat dikerjakan dengan cepat dan efektif sehingga mengurangi biaya yang dikeluarkan serta sharing dan histori data dapat di akses dengan mudah. Perancangan arsitektur sistem informasi dengan pendekatan Enterprise Architecture (EA) menggunakan metode The Open Group Architecture Framework atau TOGAF ADM difokuskan hingga fase Arsitektur Teknologi. Dalam proses perancangan EA, diselaraskan pula dengan kebijakan dari Manajemen yang dimulai dari Preliminary Phase sampai dengan fase Implementation Governance dapat menghasilkan suatu rancangan blue print yang dapat  dimanfaatkan PT. Polarin Xinindo Kata kunci : Perancangan Sistem , Enterprise Architecture, TOGAF ADM
The Etymology of Strawberry
Authors: Sayers William
Published: November 2022

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Aplicaciones potenciales del contexto teletandem para el aprendizaje de lenguas extranjeras
Authors: Benedetti Ana Mariza
Published: November 2022

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Esboço morfossintático do português falado em Timor-Leste
Authors: Albuquerque Davi
Published: November 2022

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Finlandiya da Medya ve Bilgi Okuryazarlığı Eğitiminde Ulusal Politikalar
Authors: Özel Meltem
Published: November 2022

Günümüzde çoğu bilgimizi, iç içe geçmiş bir medya teknolojileri sistemi aracılığıyla alıyoruz. Birçok medya türünü okuma becerisi, özellikle 21. yüzyılda daha da gerekli bir beceri haline gelmiştir. Medya ve bilgi okuryazarı genç ve yetişkinlerin, televizyon, radyo, internet, gazeteler, dergiler, kitaplar, reklam panoları, video oyunları, müzik ve diğer tüm medya türlerinden alınan karmaşık mesajları daha iyi anlayabilmeleri mümkündür. Medya ve bilgi okuryazarlığı, eleştirel düşünme becerilerini farklı medya türlerine uygulayabilmeyi olanaklı kılmaktadır. Bu nedenle tüm devletlerin, medya ve bilgi okuryazarlığı becerilerini eğitim standartlarına dâhil etmeleri ve medya ve bilgi okuryazarlığı eğitim politikası geliştirmeleri gerekmektedir.

Medya ve bilgi okuryazarlığı eğitimini anlayabilmek için makalede öncelikle medya ve bilgi okuryazarlığı alanı ele alınmıştır. Medya ve bilgi okuryazarlığının ne olduğu ve önemi açıklanmış, medya ve bilgi okuryazarlığı eğitiminin ve eğitim müfredatının gelişimine zemin hazırlayan gelişmeler irdelenmiş, medya ve bilgi okuryazarlığı eğitimi müfredatı konusunda iyi uygulama örnekleri sunulmuştur. Bu bağlamda UNESCO Medya ve Bilgi Okuryazarlığı Müfredat ve Yeterlilik Çerçevesi ile Finlandiya Medya ve Okuryazarlığı Politikası irdelenmiştir. UNESCO Medya ve Bilgi Okuryazarlığı Müfredat ve Yeterlilik Çerçevesi, öğretmen eğitim yapılarına, medya ve bilgi okuryazarı öğretmenleri yetiştirmek için bir program oluşturmaya yönelik bir çerçeve sağlamayı amaçlamakta ve öğrencilerin medya ve bilgi okuryazarlığı becerilerini geliştirmeyi hedeflemektedir. Finlandiya'da medya okuryazarlığı, yüksek kaliteli, sistematik ve kapsamlı medya eğitimi yardımıyla teşvik edilir ve desteklenir. Çok yönlü medya eğitimi, çeşitli farklı aktörler arasında geniş tabanlı bir işbirliği içinde planlanmakta, uygulanmakta ve geliştirilmektedir.