bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Patients’ Perspectives Regarding Digital Health Technology to Support Self-management and Improve Integrated Stroke Care: Qualitative Interview Study (Preprint)
Authors: Bally Esmee L S , Cheng Demi , van Grieken Amy , Ferri Sanz Mireia , Zanutto Oscar , Carroll Aine , Darley Andrew , Roozenbeek Bob , Dippel Diederik W J , Raat Hein
Published: September 2022

BACKGROUND

Digital technologies such as mobile apps and robotics have the potential to involve stroke patients better in the care process and to promote self-management. However, barriers exist that constrain the adoption and acceptance of technology in clinical practice. Examples of barriers are privacy concerns, challenges regarding usability, and the perception that there is no need for health-related technology. To address these barriers, co-design can be used to enable patients to reflect on their experiences of a service and to tailor digital technologies to the needs and preferences of end users regarding content and usability.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to explore the perspectives of stroke patients toward how digital health technology could support self-management regarding health and well-being, as well as integrated stroke care.

METHODS

A qualitative study was conducted to understand patient perspectives. Data were collected in co-design sessions during the ValueCare study. Patients from a Dutch hospital who experienced an ischemic stroke (n=36) within the past 18 months were invited to participate. Data collection took place between December 2020 and April 2021 via one-to-one telephone interviews. A short self-report questionnaire was used to collect data on sociodemographics, disease-specific information, and technology use. All interviews were audio-taped and transcribed verbatim. The interview data were analyzed using a thematic approach.

RESULTS

Patients held mixed attitudes toward digital health technologies. Some patients viewed digital technology as a convenient product or service, while others expressed no desire or need to use technology for self-management or care. Digital features suggested by stroke patients included (1) information about the causes of stroke, medication, prognosis, and follow-up care; (2) an online library with information regarding stroke-related health and care issues; (3) a personal health record by which patients can retrieve and manage their own health information; and (4) online rehabilitation support to empower patients to exercise at home. Regarding the user interface of future digital health technology, patients emphasized the need for easy-to-use and simple designs.

CONCLUSIONS

Stroke patients mentioned credible health information, an online library with stroke-related health and care information, a personal health record, and online rehabilitation support as the main features to include in future digital health technologies. We recommend that developers and designers of digital health for stroke care listen to the “voice of the stroke patients” regarding both functionality and the characteristics of the interface.

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Design and Analysis of a Spraying Robot
Authors: M. Jasim Fatima , M. Ali Malik , H. Hamad Ali
Published: September 2022

An indoor spraying robot is built in this research to solve numerous challenges associated with manual spraying. The mechanical, hardware and essential technologies used are all detailed and designed. The proposed spraying robot's conceptual design is split into two parts: hardware and software. The mechanical design, manufacturing, electrical, and electronics systems are described in the hardware part, while the control of the robot is described in the software section. This robot's kinematic and dynamic models were developed using three links that move in the x, y, and z directions. The robot was then designed using SolidWorks software to compute each connection's deflection and maximum stresses. The characteristics of the stepper motors, power screw and belt drive, are calculated.  Finally, an Arduino-Nano controller and stepper motor actuators were used to build and run the robot. As a result, the robot was able to move smoothly vertically and horizontally, according to the findings of the experiments as shown in figures 22, 23, 24, and 25. These figures showed the position and velocity curves of the links of the robot.
Cholesterol Biotransformation to produce Cholest-4-ene-3, 6-dione and Cholest-4-en-3-one Employing Organic Solvents:Focus on Burkholderia cepacia
Authors:   Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China., Godwin Afful Richmond , Ling Zhang ,   Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China., Lin Wenxuan ,   Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China., Yang Hailing ,   Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China., Addotey Tracy Naa Adoley ,   State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, P. R. China;
Published: September 2022

Cholesterol biotransformation is a very crucial process industrially, as it guarantees the production of high medically/clinicallyvalued products in fewer uncomplicated steps, compared with the classical or traditional synthesis. The biotransformation of cholesterol also yields a wide range of products that can be useful in many ways, even in the pharmaceutical industries. Theenzymes from the microbes used to facilitate this transformation may have the capacity to be reused. This paper focuses on theuse of B. cepacia to produce two main products; cholest-4-en-3-one and cholest-4-ene-3,6-dione. This paper also centers attentionon the use of organic solvents and gives recommendations for the development of bioreactors to give room for even highly useful but harmful organic solvents to be employed without harmful consequences to the environment or the users. Keywords: Cholest-4-en-3-one, organic solvents, Burkholderia cepacia, Cholesterol transformation, sterols
La correspondencia de mujeres hispanas en los siglos XVI y XVII: representaciones y estrategias desde el viaje, el abandono y la escritura
Authors: Sánchez Menchero Mauricio
Published: September 2022

En los siglos XVI y XVII, la cultura escrita en el mundo de la metrópoli y sus colonias americanas encontró en el ejercicio epistolar un medio de comunicación colonial trasatlántico y americano muy valioso. El tiempo y la distancia se manifiestan en las cartas enviadas por diferentes motivos a partir de remitentes distribuidos a lo largo y ancho de la Península y también del continente, siempre en espera de respuestas: informaciones, solicitudes o demandas. En el caso de la escritura de misivas generadas por mujeres –de índole privado o con propósitos jurídicos–, constituyen una rica fuente de estudio para comprender y explicar las estrategias políticas, económicas y socioculturales que ellas desarrollaron para su vida matrimonial o familiar en el marco de una legislación eclesiástica y civil de carácter contrarreformista. Se trata de la escritura proveniente de mujeres en los diversos roles tradicionales femeninos que desempeñaron como viudas, madres, esposas, amantes, solteras o hijas, pero que supieron enfrentar para actuar a pesar de las limitantes impuestas por el control parental o marital, el abandono o la carencia de linaje hereditario o los problemas de comunicación debido al accidentado viaje e incipiente servicio postal.
Emprendimiento y empleabilidad en la industria de la fertilidad: el caso de las gestantes “subrogadas” de California (EUA)
Authors: Rivas Rivas Ana María , Ayala Rubio Ariadna , Álvarez Plaza Consuelo
Published: September 2022

Los avances tecnológicos, las dificultades en la adopción internacional y las diferencias legislativas han transformado el acceso y las prácticas relativas a la atención reproductiva transnacional, desarrollándose un mercado en el que circula material genético y personas con deseos reproductivos que no pueden verse cumplidos en sus países de origen. En dicho contexto, este capítulo explora la gestación por sustitución desde el punto de vista de las mujeres que gestan para terceros en California, Estados Unidos, centrándose en los discursos de aquellas que fundan sus propias empresas. La práctica de la gestación por sustitución en California nos permitirá analizar el fenómeno de la “empresarialización” y empleabilidad de las gestantes por sustitución (la liberalización del mercado reproductivo, la jurisprudencia, la doctrina de la intención, la aceptación social de esta práctica y los marcos morales que permiten a los actores sociales darle sentido y legitimidad social). 
Forma y razón histórica del Estado en el pensamiento de Norbert Lechner
Authors: Garrido Carrasco Claudia
Published: September 2022

El presente artículo revisa uno de los planteamientos centrales en la teoría de Norbert Lechner, quien fue uno de los intelectuales más representativos de los estudios de subjetividad política en América Latina. A partir del diagnóstico de una crisis de Estado operada por su funcionamiento como instrumento de dominación, el autor formula una concepción de éste como forma y razón histórica, es decir, como un referente imaginario que medie las relaciones sociales entre la praxis cotidiana y la institucionalidad. Para Lechner, es en los espacios microfísicos donde se despliega la lucha hegemónica que debe ser representada por un interés general. Sin esa mediación y sin contenido ético, el Estado deviene en mero aparato reproductor de relaciones capitalistas. Proponemos que la búsqueda de una conceptualización con perspectiva histórica, se constituye en una de las bases que sustentan la teoría de la subjetividad política de Norbert Lechner.
Culturas algorítmicas: conceptos y métodos para su estudio social
Authors: Sued Gabriela Elisa
Published: September 2022

Junto con los datos masivos, las plataformas y sus usuarios, los algoritmos constituyen los elementos principales de la comunicación y la cultura digital actual. Este artículo presenta una sistematización de literatura orientada al estudio de las relaciones entre algoritmos, sociedad y cultura, sitúa el tema en el contexto de los estudios de la cultura y la comunicación digital y se enfoca especialmente en los sistemas de recomendación automatizados utilizados en plataformas sociales. De igual manera, este texto parte de la consideración de los algoritmos como ensamblajes sociotécnicos que incluyen un conjunto amplio de actores humanos y no humanos, presenta las bases conceptuales de los estudios críticos de algoritmos y las problemáticas de estudio más frecuentes en el área: poder y agencia, visibilidad algorítmica y sesgos, así como las corrientes metodológicas orientadas a su estudio empírico. Su principal aportación es la presentación de un recorrido que posibilita la profundización del conocimiento del tema a pesar de su opacidad y de las tensiones que se plantean entre el poder algorítmico ejercido por las plataformas y la agencia de los usuarios y sus posibilidades de acción e interacción con dispositivos que automatizan decisiones y jerarquizan información.
La composición migrante de la economía popular en Argentina: saberes experienciales y trayectorias vitales en trama con la política local
Authors: Perissinotti María Victoria
Published: September 2022

En los últimos años, la economía popular alcanzó un lugar preponderante en la escena política y académica latinoamericana. A pesar de ello, el aporte de las economías migrantes a la constitución y consolidación de este proceso económico y político ha sido escasamente abordado. Este artículo propone explorar etnográficamente la composición migrante de la economía popular en y desde la ciudad de Córdoba, Argentina. Esta investigación identifica los múltiples modos en que las economías migrantes vienen nutriendo desde hace años este sector de la economía. Argumenta entonces que las economías migrantes pueden pensarse como una de las “agencias” en las que abreva la economía popular como proyecto político de las clases trabajadoras de la Argentina contemporánea. En términos metodológicos, la propuesta se asienta en (y se desprende de) el trabajo de campo etnográfico realizado entre 2011 y 2020, acompañando la actividad política de mujeres de origen peruano que viven en tres barrios periféricos de la ciudad de Córdoba.
Migración centroamericana y procesos de contención territorial en la frontera sur de México
Authors: Castillo Guillermo
Published: September 2022

En el siglo XXI la migración irregular centroamericana por México y con destino a Estados Unidos es masiva e histórica; producida por causas estructurales. Este artículo argumenta que, con base en fuentes oficiales e informes de derechos humanos (2014-2019), esta migración experimentó procesos de contención territorial, derivada de la presión estadounidensey de políticas migratorias del gobierno mexicano (Programa Frontera Sur en 2014 y el envío de la Guardia Nacional a esa misma zona en 2019). Lo anterior se expresó en la diferenciación y aumento en la distribución de los lugares de las detenciones y deportaciones de los migrantes. Un aporte del presente trabajo consiste en mostrar que la contención migratoria se concentró territorialmente en el sur de México (Chiapas, Oaxaca, Veracruz y Tabasco) y fue resultado de procesos de producción política y socio jurídica de fronteras.
La economía colaborativa y el nuevo espíritu del capitalismo
Authors: López Pliego Israel
Published: September 2022

de Rivera Outomuro, Javier (2021) Critica de la Economía Colaborativa. Madrid: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas.
A Comprehensive Study on Namecoin
Authors: Gupta Alisha , Chopda Rishabh , Chaudhary Bhushan , Dwivedi Pratibha , Vhatkar Sangeeta
Published: September 2022

Abstract: Financial transaction networks are among the world's biggest networks. The digital (crypto) currency network, such as Bitcoin, is a relatively new sort of financial network. Namecoin is a cryptocurrency that is based on Bitcoin and includes functionalities such as DNS. The Namecoin network has nearly 17 million edges and over 2 million nodes. The analysis of such a crypto currency network can aid in the modelling or prediction of future transaction network growth. We evaluated the Namecoin blockchain data in 7 six-month periods in order to analyse the transaction network graph over time. In comparison to Bitcoin, our data imply that user behaviour and development patterns are different [1]. "An experimental open-source technology that improves the decentralisation, security, censorship resistance, privacy, and speed of certain components of the Internet infrastructure, such as DNS and identities," according to Namecoin's definition.
Effect of COVID-19 on Textile Industry
Authors: Pattanaik Satyashree , Das Sumit Kumar
Published: September 2022

Abstract: Since the pandemic situation was officially declared, part of society was immersed in searching desperately for solutions to combat it. Textile firms addressed with uneven effectiveness the challenge of creating products that helped medical and civil professionals (e.g., personal protection equipment, masks, sanitary material, etc.). To do this, they had to face supply problems, lockdown, and had to make a significant innovative effort. This work aims to analyze the strategic response of the companies belonging to the Valencian Textile Cluster (VTC) to the coronavirus crisis and the territorial factors that influenced it. We carried out a report analysis of the news during February–July (2020). Our analysis revealed that, on average, VTC firms responded to the challenge more quickly and effectively than other textile firms. The most influential location-specific factors were the clustering developed, institutional support, and a deep-rooted tradition in producing technical-home textiles, although we also detected that social media collaborated in the process of transferring value information. The influence of all these factors was more intense in the epicenter of the cluster. Consequently, our results highlight the cluster effect and offer lessons that can help manage unexpected future events more effectively
Efectos del suero ácido sobre la calidad química fermentativa y la estabilidad aeróbica del ensilado de grano de maíz rehidratado
Authors: Zanin Ediane , Horst Egon Henrique , Da Silva Caio Abércio , Bumbieris Junior Valter Harry
Published: September 2022

The objective was to evaluate the fermentative, chemical characteristics and aerobic stability of corn grain silages rehydrated with whey fluid (WF) or whey powder (WP) and water, with or without the addition of inoculant (I). The corn grain was ground and hydrated adding water without chlorine and/or whey to reach 35 % humidity and stored in silos of 4.36 kg. After 45 d of fermentation, samples of the silages were submitted to chemical-fermentative analyses in opening of silos and 240 h of exposure to air. The aerobic stability of the silages was evaluating during 240 h has considered to the loss when the temperature of the ensiled mass exceeded the ambient temperature by 2 °C. A reduction in the acid detergent fiber (ADF) and lignin content of the silages was observed with the use of WF and WP. The levels of ammoniacal nitrogen (NH3-N) were the lowest for WF and WP (0.7 and 0.9 g/kg TN) and pH was 4.31 for WF after 240 h of aerobic exposure. The use of inoculants provided higher levels of Ash, ether extract (EE), and low buffering capacity (BC), in addition to reductions in ADF levels. The inoculated silages showed higher levels of NH3-N and pH after 240 h. The silage of corn grains rehydrated with WF provided ideal pH values, low NH3-N content, reduced levels of ADF and lignin, and improved aerobic stability. In addition to being a sustainable alternative, the use of fluid whey to rehydrate corn grains adds nutritional value and improves silage fermentation.
Caracterización de los sistemas de producción familiar ovina en la Mixteca Oaxaqueña, México
Authors: Hernández Bautista Jorge , Rodríguez Magadán Héctor Maximino , Salinas Rios Teodulo , Aquino Cleto Magaly , Mariscal Méndez Araceli
Published: September 2022

El objetivo fue analizar las características de las unidades de producción familiar ovina de dos municipios de la Mixteca Oaxaqueña teniendo como referencia el sistema de producción, acceso al mercado y el uso del territorio. Se usó una metodología mixta, empleando un cuestionario estructurado donde se analizaron variables de carácter socioeconómico y productivo; y observación participativa en 29 ovinocultores familiares. Los resultados señalan que el 100 % de los productores ven a la ovinocultura como principal fuente de ingresos, 86 % produce bajo un sistema de subsistencia, 100 % emplea la mano de obra familiar, la estrategia alimentaria principal es el pastoreo debido a las características del territorio y el tipo de tenencia de la tierra comunal en un 90 %, la función zootécnica es producción de carne destinada al comercio local y autoconsumo, 83 % de los productores cuentan con corral de encierro construido con material de la región, 86.7 % de los productores mantienen su corral dentro del predio familiar, se aplican escasas medidas de manejo y sanitarias. El análisis de los sistemas productivos permitió identificar formas de gestión de su producción la cual está ligada a los servicios dentro de su territorio, desarrollando una producción de tipo familiar que cumple con funciones económicas, sociales, ambientales y culturales, sin embargo, se cuenta con una baja productividad. Por lo cual, se considera necesario la adopción de tecnología e innovación a través de estrategias y políticas públicas que impulsen el desarrollo rural en zonas marginales tendientes a disminuir el nivel de pobreza e inseguridad alimentaria.
Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Potentialo of Halodule Pinifolia
Authors: Mary S. Jenita Gnana , Bharathidasan R. , Ramamurthy V.
Published: September 2022

The aim of this work was to study the phytochemical and antimicrobial activity of seagrass extracts of Halodulepinifolia on clinical isolated pathogens. Seagrass species have very potential groups producing several secondary metabolites. The bioactive potential of seagrass species viz., Halodulepinifolia occurring commonly along the Thanjavur coastal area was selected. We evaluate the phytochemical and antimicrobial potential of different extracts of Halodulepinifolia. The extract of the seagrass was tested against E.coli, B.subtilis, A.nigerand C.albicans by agar diffusion method. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of carbohydrates, reducing sugars, alkaloids, saponins, phenolic compounds and flavonoids in aqueous seagrass extract. The results of the present study conclude that the studied plant possesses broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties and may act as a potent antioxidant for biological systems susceptible to free radical-mediated reactions.
Pharmacognostic and Phytochemical Features of Cleome gynandra Whole Plant and its Powder
Authors: K Chitra Devi , G Subhashini , S. K. Sundar , S Rajan
Published: September 2022

Cleome gynandra is one among the plants used as a remedy for various human and animal diseases. It is commonly called nalvelai in Tamil and belongs to the family cleomaceae. Aim of the present study is used to assess quality of the powdered plant materials. The prime objective of this study is to assess characteristic features of powder preparation, pharmacognostic value like ash value, extractive value, chromophore by fluorescent assay and also to study phytochemical markers. Powder microscopy, organoleptic character assessment, physiochemical, fluorescent features, microbial load and preliminary phytochemical features like pharmacognosy of this plant were studied by making use of standard textual procedures. Plant powder is yellowish green in colour with a bitter taste. Plant powder showed 0% foreign matter, 4.9%w/w total ash with higher water extractive (23.7%w/w). Variable chromophores were detected with different acid and alkali treatment. Treatment of nitric acid showed violet brown coloration under long UV radiation. Microbial load was within the limits of pharmacopeial standards of raw drugs and no pathogenic organisms were detected. All the pharmacognostic results were within the limits of ayurvedic pharmacopeia of India. Whole plant powder showed the presence of terpenoids, flavonoids, polyphenols and saponins, which could be a phytochemical marker. GC-MS report revealed the presence of 20 Compounds in crude powder preparation. Histochemical study also confirmed the presence of tannin, saponin, flavonoids, steroids, Terpenoids and polyphenols, which could also confirm the water-soluble compounds in the C. gynandra whole plant powder. These observations would be of immense value in the botanical identification and standardization of drugs in a crude form.
evolución de la actividad turística en Costa Rica: Crecimiento antes de la pandemia y resiliencia a partir de la reapertura
Authors: Arce-Solano Jorge Luis , Fernández-Fernández Melchor
Published: September 2022

La investigación desarrollada con base en datos de la World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) y el Instituto Costarricense de Turismo de Costa Rica (ICT), permite analizar la evolución de la actividad turística en el país con relación a destinos altamente competitivos como España, Francia y Estados Unidos. Se utilizó una metodología de tipo descriptiva con enfoque cualitativo para analizar el fenómeno con información bibliográfica y estadística de las bases de datos del Banco Mundial, la UNWTO y el ICT. Esto permitió analizar la resiliencia del sector y su capacidad de transformación ante una pandemia, se trabajó con algunos indicadores que explican el comportamiento, la demanda y la concentración de la industria turística. Los datos que presenta Costa Rica exponen una dinámica positiva y resiliente en un contexto de elevada concentración geográfica de la demanda, quizás producto de la cercanía con Estados Unidos y la importancia que le da el mismo ICT como demanda prioritaria ante la oportunidad de generar divisas para el país. Este resultado plantea nuevas cuestiones sobre la posible sobreestimación del impacto sobre producción y empleo, o la relevancia de laconcentración de la demanda sobre la resiliencia turística.
Single visit rehabilitation of 12-day neonate with cleft palate using modified feeding spoon impression technique: A Case Report
Authors: Chandwani Neelam , Nandan Monika , Jadhav Ganesh , Pawar Ajinkya , Karobari Mohmed , marya anand
Published: September 2022

The present case report illustrates the rehabilitation of a 12-day old
neonate with cleft palate. Since the palatal arch of the neonate was
very small, a feeding spoon was innovatively modified to obtain the
impression. The obturator was fabricated on the same day and delivered
in one appointment.
Patient Perceptions of Satisfaction and Quality of Life Regarding Use of a Novel Insulin Delivery Device
Authors: Isaacs Diana , Kruger Davida F. , Shoger Erik , Chawla Hiten
Published: September 2022

Advances in insulin delivery technologies have led to the development of tubeless “patch” systems; however, these devices still involve a level of complexity. We surveyed individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes to explore their attitudes and satisfaction after using the CeQur Simplicity insulin patch (SIP) for 2 months. Transition to the SIP yielded significant increases in respondents’ overall treatment satisfaction, less diabetes burden, and improvements in psychological well-being compared with respondents’ prior insulin delivery method.
Stem Cell Therapy Improves Human Islet Graft Survival in Mice via Regulation of Macrophages
Authors: Gou Wenyu , Hua Wei , Swaby Lindsay , Cui Wanxing , Green Erica , Morgan Katherine A. , Strange Charlie , Wang Hongjun
Published: September 2022

Islet/β-cell transplantation offers great hope for patients with type 1 diabetes. We assessed the mechanisms of how intrahepatic coinfusion of human α-1 antitrypsin (hAAT)-engineered mesenchymal stromal cells (hAAT-MSCs) improves survival of human islet grafts posttransplantation (PT). Longitudinal in vivo bioluminescence imaging studies identified significantly more islets in the livers bearing islets cotransplanted with hAAT-MSCs compared with islets transplanted alone. In vitro mechanistic studies revealed that hAAT-MSCs inhibit macrophage migration and suppress IFN-γ–induced M1-like macrophages while promoting IL-4–induced M2-like macrophages. In vivo this translated to significantly reduced CD11c+ and F4/80+ cells and increased CD206+ cells around islets cotransplanted with hAAT-MSCs as identified by multiplex immunofluorescence staining. Recipient-derived F4/80+and CD11b+ macrophages were mainly present in the periphery of an islet, while CD11c+ and CD206+ cells appeared inside an islet. hAAT-MSCs inhibited macrophage migration and skewed the M1-like phenotype toward an M2 phenotype both in vitro and in vivo, which may have favored islet survival. These data provide evidence that hAAT-MSCs cotransplanted with islets remain in the liver and shift macrophages to a protective state that favors islet survival. This novel strategy may be used to enhance β-cell survival during islet/β-cell transplantation for the treatment of type 1 diabetes or other diseases.
Longitudinal Associations of Air Pollution With Body Size and Composition in Midlife Women: The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation
Authors: Wang Xin , Karvonen-Gutierrez Carrie A. , Gold Ellen B. , Derby Carol , Greendale Gail , Wu Xiangmei , Schwartz Joel , Park Sung Kyun
Published: September 2022

OBJECTIVE

We examined longitudinal associations of air pollution exposure, including fine particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and ozone (O3), with weight, BMI, waist circumference, fat mass, lean mass, and proportion fat mass in midlife women.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

The study population included 1,654 White, Black, Chinese, and Japanese women from the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation, with the baseline median age of 49.6 years, followed from 2000 to 2008. Annual air pollution exposures were assigned by linking residential addresses with hybrid estimates of air pollutant concentrations at 1-km2 resolution. Body size was measured, and body composition was measured using DXA at approximately annual visits. Linear mixed effects models were used to examine the associations between air pollution and body size and composition measures and whether these associations differed by physical activity.

RESULTS

After adjusting for potential confounders, an interquartile range increase in PM2.5 concentration (4.5 μg/m3) was associated with 4.53% (95% CI 3.85%, 5.22%) higher fat mass, 1.10% (95% CI 0.95%, 1.25%) higher proportion fat mass, and 0.39% (95% CI −0.77%, −0.01%) lower lean mass. Similar associations were also observed for NO2 and O3. Weaker associations of PM2.5 and NO2 with body composition were observed in participants who engaged in more physical activity.

CONCLUSIONS

Our analyses provide evidence that exposure to PM2.5, NO2, and O3, is adversely associated with body composition, including higher fat mass, higher proportional fat mass, and lower lean mass, highlighting their potential contribution to obesity.
STRATEGI GURU DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN SISWA DALAM MEMBACA DAN MENGHAFAL AL-QURAN DI SD SABBIHISMA PADANG SUMATRA BARAT
Authors: Kadri Raja Muhammad , Kirin Arwansyah
Published: September 2022

Al-Qur’an education is currently not only limited to houses and places of worship, but has begun to enter into school activities. One of the educational institutions that organizes Qur’anic education in schools is Sabbihisma College. Sabbihisma College has been around for a long time and organizes Al-Qur’an education and has graduates many students who are able to read and memorize the Qur’an with a target of one juz. This research took place in one of the branches of the Sabbihisma College, namely SD Sabbihisma. This study aims at: 1) finding out the strategies of teachers in increasing ability students’ in reading and Qur’an at SD Sabbihisma. To achieve the objectives, a qualitative approach was used with the type of research “field research.” Research informants are school foundation administrators, school principals, coordinators of the tadarus and tahfiz al-Qur'an fields and al-Qur'an teachers.The results of this study reveal that there are several teacher strategies in an effort to improve students ability to read and memorize the Qur’an, namely. First, maximing Al-Qur’an learning in the classroom by presenting two Quranic teachers. Second, using a limit card as a limit control for reading tadarus and tahfiz Al-Qur’an. third, form a “clinic” for improving reading and memorizing the Qur’an which is held one a week. Fourth, read and repeat rote every morning before starting the lesson.
THE PRACTICE OF READING AL-QUR'AN AMONG ISLAM YOUTHS
Authors: Ismail Faisal Bin Husen , Sabirin S , Zahari Wan Ainaa Mardhiah Bin Wan , Rouzi Kana Safrina , Kirin Arwansyah Bin
Published: September 2022

The practice of reading the Quran is decreasing among teenagers. Various activities have been carried out to encourage teenagers to read the Quran more often. The study was conducted to achieve the objective of identifying the level of frequency of Muslim teenagers reading the Al-Quran as well as examining the level of mastery of Muslim teenagers in reading the Al-Quran. This study was conducted qualitatively. The primary data source of the study is through observation and questionnaires to students of Tun Hussein Onn University Malaysia. A total of 72 respondents among Tun Hussein Onn University students were involved in this study. This sampling technique was chosen purposefully and was not based on probability. We aim the scope of this study at teenagers. The targeted age is individuals between the ages of 16 and 24, comprising Muslim teenagers only. We obtained secondary data sources through libraries, official reports and all related documents. This study found that the level of Quran reading among teenagers is at a moderate level. The level of mastery of the Qur'an is moderate to good according to findings. In addition, this study also found that there are not many young Muslims who master the knowledge of tajwid well. So, this study suggests a study on the level of teacher satisfaction with mastery and appreciation of the Quran among Muslim teenagers. We hope that Muslim teenagers, as well as the government and parents, as well as the media, give better attention and focus to the Quran.
Calibration features for power meters of high and microwave frequencies
Authors: Velychko Oleh , Gaman Valentyn , Kursin Serhii
Published: September 2022

Microwave frequency power measurement is one of the main types of the measurement for measuring instruments and systems in the radio frequency range. Therefore, improving the accuracy of measuring the microwave frequency power requires the establishment of more precise standards, and the development of calibration methods for meters of microwave frequency power is an urgent task. Microwave frequency power standards that are used to calibrate the relevant measuring instruments must ensure high accuracy of the unit size reproduction over a wide measurement and frequency range.

The study allowed determining typical calibration schemes for meters of microwave frequency power. For measurements, the calibration scheme for meters of microwave frequency power by the method of a direct comparison with the help of a calibrator when measuring the absorbed power of microwave frequencies is substantiated and suggested.

The proposed methodology for evaluating the uncertainty of absorbed power measurements can be used when calibrating power meters in the frequency range from 30 MHz to 18 GHz. It allows determining the most significant components of the combined standard uncertainty of the absorbed power measurements of ultrahigh frequencies, as well as to receive the result of the corresponding calibration. This methodology can also be used to evaluate the uncertainty of microwave frequency directional measurements.
MANFAAT LATIHAN KESEIMBANGAN MENGURANGI RESIKO JATUH PADA LANSIA DI YAYASAN PELITA HATI
Authors: Melda Byba , Erwin Erwin , Rubbiyani Zahrotur , Yane Novi , Rahmad Nanda
Published: September 2022

Proses menua bukanlah penyakit melainkan proses degeneratif alami/fisiologis, ketidakseimbangan merupakan salah satu dampak yang ditimbulkan oleh kemunduran sistem fisiologis dan morfologis pada lanjut usia. Tujuan pada pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor yang menyebabkan terjadinya resiko jatuh pada lansia, sehingga dapat ditentukan latihan yang tepat untuk mencegah resiko jatuh pada lansia di Yayasan Sigi Pelita Hati Kabupaten Sigi. Menggunakan metode analisis SWOT dalam hal ini didasarkan pada logika yang memungkinkan kita untuk memaksimalkan kekuatan dan peluang dengan meminimalkan kelemahan dan ancaman. Kedua menggunakan metode USG. Yang ketiga adalah metode Fishbone, meningkatnya angka resiko jatuh pada lansia merupakan salah satu indikator kesehatan dari lansia, terjadinya penurunan berbagai fungsi mukulosketal merupakan salah satu faktor pencetusnya, terjadinya gangguan keseimbangan yang dialami oleh lansia merupakan manifestasi dari tingkat kemandirian dan resiko jatuh terhadap lansia, sehingga dibutuhkan satu tools yang dapat mengukut angka resiko jatuh pada lansia seperti TUG.
PEMBUATAN BAKU BAGLOG DAN BUDIDAYA JAMUR SEBAGAI PENINGKATAN PRODUKTIVITAS DI DESA LUKREJO KABUPATEN LAMONGAN
Authors: DJ Yunni Rusmawati , Rosyad Sabilar , Ismiyatikah Yuris Luluk
Published: September 2022

Tujuan dari pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah untuk meningkatkan produktivitas budidaya jamur di desa Lukrejo Lamongan. Jamur yang dibudidayakan umumnya merupakan salah satu jamur yang dapat dimakan dengan banyak manfaat untuk kesehatan, jamur tiram sangat digemari baik oleh anak-anak maupun orang dewasa. Tak heran, banyak orang membudidayakannya. Jamur tiram identik dalam kelompok berwarna putih, besar dan tumbuh seperti payung, berbentuk seperti cangkang. Ada banyak jenis jamur tiram, dari tiram abu-abu, tiram putih, tiram coklat, bahkan yang kuning. Namun, jamur favorit masyarakat adalah jamur tiram putih. Permintaan jamur tiram ini selalu tinggi karena disukai oleh hampir semua lapisan masyarakat. Bahkan kreasi makanan berbahan dasar jamur tiram putih pun berlimpah. Budidaya jamur merang ini sebagai upaya untuk meningkatkan produktivitas dan meningkatkan pendapatan warga desa Lukrejo Kabupaten Lamongan yang merupakan simbol desa bagi petani jamur yang kemudian menjadi pemasok jamur tiram terbesar di Jawa Timur khususnya di Kabupaten Lamongan. Berdasarkan temuan dan pembahasan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini, tim pengabdian kepada masyarakat merekomendasikan hal-hal berikut kepada tim PKM: Wilayah yang perlu ditingkatkan untuk meningkatkan kualitas usaha.
estado vigilador
Authors: Brito-Alvarado Leonardo Xavier , Rodríguez Caguana Adriana
Published: September 2022

La pandemia del Covid 19 trajo a la memoria guiones apocalípticos de ficción: alarma generalizada, calles vacías, campos de concentración con muertos y contagiados. En los países de la región, los estados de excepción declarados para frenar el avance de la pandemia pusieron en pausa la democracia y aumentaron los niveles de descontento social en sociedades estructuralmente desiguales. Además, llevó al mundo a una crisis económica sin precedentes y con ella una desconfianza social sobre los Estados. El ciberespacio quedó restringido paras las élites urbanas, mientras los “otros” eran presos de la vigilancia y control. En la actualidad, escribir sobre la pandemia requiere una revisión de la teoría crítica sobre el poder y el sujeto en cuanto a lo biológico, social y político. Por ello, este ensayo parte de una revisión bibliográfica proveniente de las Ciencias Sociales, cuyo objetivo es analizar y tejer los nexos entre la pandemia, la vigilancia, los derechos humanos y las tecnologías de la información, que han configurado un nuevo escenario de convivencia social.
Tecnología, universidad y empresa
Authors: Guido Luciana Mónica , Vidosa Regina
Published: September 2022

El artículo indaga en los procesos de convergencia tecnológica en el sector de Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación (TIC) argentino desde la perspectiva de la geografía económica evolucionista y la economía de la innovación. Se inscribe en el marco de un proyecto de investigación Unidad Ejecutora (PUE CONICET) titulado: “Tecnologías transversales, actividades difusoras de conocimiento y políticas de desarrollo en el territorio: biotecnología, TIC y Metalmecánica” (2018-22). Parte del relevamiento de fuentes primarias y secundarias y se basa en el estudio de un caso de desarrollo de “simulador de vehículos pesados” diseñado en Tandil, provincia de Buenos Aires, entre 2018 y 2020. El caso indagado comprende una red de actores heterogéneos -universidad, empresa, federación de transporte- y permite dar cuenta de un proceso de trabajo en el cual convergen las bases de conocimientos y capacidades tecnológicas de una empresa spin off de una universidad nacional y una empresa de desarrollo de hardware y electrónica tandilense. Dicha convergencia se da a partir de una peculiar combinación entre las diferentes “proximidades” que caracterizan al caso.
festivales de música desde el punto de vista comunicativo
Authors: Bellón Rodríguez Ana , Míguez Novoa Rodrigo
Published: September 2022

Se indaga en siete festivales de música gallegos: As Nosas Músicas, Festival Internacional do Mundo Celta, Osa do Mar, O Son do Camiño, PortAmérica, SonRías Baixas y Resurrection Fest.
Se busca dar respuesta a las siguientes cuestiones: ¿Cómo gestionan su comunicación (con empresas profesionales o con sus propios recursos) y por qué estrategia optaron ante las anulaciones debidas a la COVID-19? ¿Qué visibilidad tienen en la prensa, tomando como referencia el diario de mayor difusión Galicia, La Voz de Galicia? ¿Apuestan por las páginas webs y perfiles propios en redes sociales?
Como metodología, se recurre a la entrevista en profundidad con directores, jefes de prensa y directores de marketing y comunicaciones; a la consulta en hemeroteca del diario objeto de estudio y a la localización de páginas webs y perfiles propios en redes sociales
Impactos do distanciamento social na evolução da epidemia de Covid-19 no município de São Paulo
Authors: Sarra Sheila Regina , Kronka Mülfarth Roberta Consentino
Published: September 2022

Neste estudo, procurou-se acompanhar os impactos das medidas de distanciamento social sobre a incidência de Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave pelo Novo Coronavírus e a evolução da soroprevalência para o vírus nas cinco áreas de atuação da Coordenadoria Regional de Saúde. A epidemia teveinício em março de 2020, com maior incidência nas áreas Centro-Oeste e Sudeste. Durante a evolução, as medidas de distanciamento social tiveram maiores impactos nas Áreas Centro-Oeste e Sudeste em relação às Áreas Sul, Leste e Norte. Nas áreas mais vulneráveis, a presença de diversos fatores dificultou a implementação das medidas preventivas ereduziu seus impactos sobre a evolução da epidemia. O baixo Índice Desenvolvimento Humano, as más condições socioeconômicas, o menor grau de escolaridade e o trabalho fora de casa se associaram a maior soroprevalência para o vírus e ao maior crescimento do Coeficiente de Incidência de Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave pelo Novo Coronavírus.Esses resultados demonstram a relevância de atuar sobre as inequidades sociais para o controle da epidemia do Novo Coronavírus.
El arte es un juego: El desplazamiento cultural de los videojuegos de artefactos cotidianos a objetos de arte contemporáneo legitimados
Authors: Ponce Díaz Romano
Published: September 2022

Based on the trans-disciplinary position of Visual Studies, the relationship between games and contemporary art proposed by Miguel Ángel Ledezma Campos is approached and, based on such postulates, an attempt is made to generate a reflection on video games and their displacement from an everyday playful design artefact to a legitimised art object. Exploring the artistic video games Anne-Marie Schleiner, Debbie Ding and Luis Hernández Galván exhibited in Mexico, and the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in the United States of America. Aspiring to generate relevant questions around aesthetic values that may or may not validate them as contemporary art artifacts.
The concise review of etiology, pathology, and treatment strategy of polyarteritis nodosa
Authors: Ikeda Takaharu
Published: September 2022

Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a necrotizing vasculitis that targets medium-sized muscular arteries and can involve small-sized arteries. The pathogenesis of classic PAN remains unclear, except for secondary PAN or vasculitis that is indistinguishable from PAN due to genetic abnormalities such as deficiency of adenosine deaminase 2. The histopathological characters of PAN change over time from the onset. The type of remission induction therapy to be adopted depends on the disease severity. When it results in remission, corticosteroid dose reduction will begin and will be shifted to remission maintenance therapy.
Effect of Time History on Long-Term Deformation of Gypseous Soils
Authors: Fattah Mohammed Y. , Al-Shakarchi Yousif J. , Al-Numani Huda N.
Published: September 2022

The time-dependent behavior of three gypseous soils was investigated. The soils had gypsum content of 66%, 44%, and 14.8%. The mineralogical and chemical properties of the soils were determined. Two series of tests were performed. In the first, collapsibility characteristics were investigated for a long period (60 days) by conducting single and double oedometer tests. In the second series, the effect of relative density on collapse with time was investigated. The samples were compacted to 40%, 50%, and 60% relative density and then tested. The results of collapse tests showed that the relationship between the strain and logarithm of effective stress has two vertical lines. The first one represents the collapse settlement taking place within 24 h, while the second one represents the long-term collapse. The collapse potential (CP) in both single and double oedometer tests increases when the gypsum content increases from 14.8% to 66% and when the initial void ratio increases.

The CP–logarithm of time relationship for soaked samples prepared at different relative densities under 800 kPa indicated that the CP increased with time for the soil sample compacted at 60% relative density and the increase was higher than those compacted at 40% and 50% relative density. The curves started with a straight line and then a concave downward curve was observed with a high strain. For samples compacted at 40% and 50% relative densities, the curves were interrupted by little soil collapses, while the third curve exhibited smooth relation following the collapse.
Extratos alcaloídicos de bauhinia diminuem comportamento depressivo de camundongos com baixa toxicidade
Authors: Santos Kamilla Monteiro , Santiago Lívia Ramos , Silva Letícia Tiago , Santos Carine Fernandes , Fonseca Julia Viana Dias , Caldas Isadora Gatti , Ribeiro Rosy Iara Maciel de Azambuja
Published: September 2022

Introdução: a depressão é um grave problema de saúde pública com alta prevalência, recorrência e cronicidade. Diversos tratamentos apresentam efeitos colaterais e baixa adesão, o que justifica a busca por novas substâncias ansiolíticas. As plantas e seus alcaloides apresentam grande potencial para a origem de novos fármacos. Objetivou-se extrair alcaloides das folhas de Bauhinia variegata (BV), Bauhinia variegata candida (BVC) e Bauhinia ungulata (BU) e avaliar suas toxicidade e atividades sobre o comportamento de camundongos depressivos. Metodologia: os alcaloides foram obtidos por extração exaustiva. Os camundongos foram induzidos à depressão por nado-forçado e receberam diariamente, por gavagem, os extratos alcaloídicos de Bauhinia. O comportamento foi avaliado pelos testes Claro-Escuro (CE) e Labirinto em Cruz Elevada (LCE). Para a análise de toxicidade os animais receberam dose única dos extratos por gavagem. Foram observados comportamento, excretas, consumo de água e ração. As adrenais, fígado, baço e rins foram mensurados e análises histológicas dos fígados foram realizadas. Resultados: os tratamentos com BVC e BU aumentaram o número de espreitas (LCE) assim como BV também aumentou o tempo de permanência no campo claro. Em CE, BV e BU aumentaram o tempo de permanência no campo claro. Foram observadas alterações pontuais na respiração dos animais tratados com BV e BU e no consumo de água do grupo BV. As dimensões dos órgãos e histologia do fígado não foram alteradas. Conclusão: BV e BU apresentam potencial atividade sobre a depressão com baixo índice de toxicidade, possibilitando maior adesão ao tratamento. Porém estudos complementares devem ser concluídos.
Предпосылки и тенденции развития экспорта образовательных услуг вузов Приморского края
Authors: Бин Ван , Латкин Александр Павлович
Published: September 2022

Современный процесс глобализации мировой экономики стимулирует развитие рынка международных образовательных услуг, существенно изменяя деятельность российских университетов, в том числе на основе увеличения экспорта образовательных услуг в другие страны. Устойчивая динамика развития международного образования формируется в последние 20 лет в дальневосточных, особенно приграничных с КНР регионах России, которая преимущественно обеспечивается Приморским краем. В настоящей статье приводятся ключевые теоретические положения и выводы многолетних исследований указанного процесса с использованием результатов обобщения подходов зарубежных и отечественных авторов, а также анализа национальной и региональной статистики, данных социологических опросов. Основной акцент сделан на систематизации существующих предпосылок и факторов формирования и использования экспортного потенциала образовательных услуг университетами дальневосточных регионов для граждан КНР. В качестве объекта исследования был выбран Владивостокский государственный университет экономики и сервиса. Ключевые слова: высшее образование, международные образовательные услуги, российский Дальний Восток, Приморский край, университеты, экспорт образовательных услуг, предпосылки, факторы, анализ, систематизация