bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Systematic and Meta-Analysis Study on the Prevalence of Tuberculosis
and Relative Risk Factors for Prisoners in Iran
Authors: Taherpour Sedigheh , Bazzaz Mojtaba Mousavi , Naderi Hamidreza , Samarghandian Saeed , Amirabadizadeh Alireza , Farkhondeh Tahereh , Abedi Farshid
Published: September 2021

Introduction:

Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infectious disease that affects human health
globally. The incidence of TB in prisons is usually much higher than the general population in different
countries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of TB among prisoners in Iran, estimating
the relative risk factors by performing a systematic and meta-analysis study on the related articles.

Methodology:

Our systematic and meta-analysis study was performed according to the PRISMA
guidelines. Two authors systematically searched Scopus, Iran doc, Cochrane, Pubmed, Medline, Embase,
Iran medex, Magiran, SID, Google Scholar, and EBSCO. The quality assessment of articles was
performed by using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. After article quality assessment, a fixed or random
model, as appropriate, was used to pool the results in a meta-analysis. Heterogeneity between the studies
was assessed using I-square and Q-test. Forest plots demonstrating the point and pooled estimates
were drawn.

Results:

Overall, data from 19562 prisoners indicated 63 cases of TB. The prevalence of TB in prisoners
was reported to range from 0.025% to 52% in eight studies. The highest prevalence of tuberculosis
was related to the study of Rasht, 517 in 100,000, and the lowest rate was related to the study of
Sought Khorasan, 25 in 100,000. The ES of the random effect model is 0.003 (95% CI, 0.001-0.005)
and p-value <0.0001. The Higgins’ I2 of all studies is 86.55%, and the p-value of the Cochrane Q statistics
is <0.001, indicating that there is heterogeneity. Based on the Egger regression plot (t=2.18, p =
0.08, CI 95%: -0.001, 0.005), no publication bias existed.

Conclusion:

According to the analysis findings, the frequency of tuberculosis among the prison in Iran
was low. The highest prevalence obtained in our systematic study was 517 in 100,000 in Rasht, which
was near the world statistics in the systematic review of world studies. Due to significant limitations in
this study, it is not possible to indicate the exact prevalence of TB in prisons in Iran and compare this
with the general population. However, more studies are needed to assess the related risk factors for
designing health intervention plans to decrease the incidence rate of TB among prisoners.
Current and Emerging Technologies for the Diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2
Authors: Afshar Davoud , Moghadam Solmaz Ohadian , Heidarzadeh Siamak , Fardsanei Fatemeh , Arshadi Maniya , Ranjbar Reza
Published: September 2021

Currently, there are numerous under development or developed assays with various sensitivities and specificities for diagnosis of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved several detection protocols based on real-time reverse transcription PCR (RT-qPCR) and the reliability of tests to detect the N, S, or RdRp/Hel genes of the SARS-Cov-2 virus has also investigated. Among these targets, COVID-19-RdRp/Hel targets represented the highest sensitivity. Reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) has also been developed to rapidly and efficiently amplify RNA under isothermal conditions. Other isothermal amplification approaches such as nucleic acid sequence-based amplification (NASBA), recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA), and rolling circle amplification (RCA) have also been reported for detecting coronaviruses but like LAMP assay. Different serological tests, including neutralization tests, immunofluorescent (IFA), enzyme-linked immunosorbent (ELISA), and western blotting assays, are available. Point-of-care tests (POCT) are emerging to detect the virus genome, IgG, or IgM antibodies against SARS-CoV-2. The advent of more sensitive, cheaper, and easier-to-perform diagnostic tests seems to be a fundamental prerequisite to improve the diagnosis of COVID-19 infection. Herein, we reviewed several commercially available diagnostic methods used in many clinical laboratories to detect COVID-19.
A Rare Case of Kawasaki-like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome following COVID-19 in an Adult
Authors: Van Hove Pepijn , Kenyon Chris
Published: September 2021

In this case report, we describe a Kawasaki-like multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-A) in a 33-year old man that occurred 19 days after a SARS-CoV-2 infection. The main features at presentation were profound myocarditis, bilateral non-purulent conjunctivitis, mediastinal lymphadenopathy, and acute kidney failure and laboratory evidence of hyperinflammation. He received ACE-inhibition and beta-blockers for his heart failure and made a fairly rapid spontaneous recovery over the subsequent 8 days.
Uzbekistan’s Development under the Leadership of Various Political Reforms: The Case of Air Transport Industry
Authors: Khalikov Sarvar , Liu Wei , Turaeva Madina , Achilova Liliya
Published: September 2021

The First President of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov, continued to isolate the country for many years even after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, which in turn worsened all the strategic sectors in the country, especially the aviation market and tourism industries. However, in the period 2017-2018, the skyrocket in the number of tourists, from 2.69 million to 5.34 million, became possible due to the coming of Shavkat Mirziyoyev to power as the new President. But the lack of air connectivity kept reducing aspiration of traveling from non-CIS countries. To solve the issue, the new President Mirziyoyev’s large-scale policy reforms concerned the air transport sector, too. The main objective of the study is to compare the development of the country under the leadership of various political reforms using the aviation industry of Uzbekistan as an example. To achieve the purposes, the authors examine reciprocal action/influence between airlines, airports and government. In addition, a significant amount of data was collected from Russian-language sources to enrich the content. Even though the paper was written before the COVID-19 pandemic, the authors' research is still important to nudge readers into a new perspective.
Cytokine Storm and Immunomodulation in COVID-19: A Review
Authors: Tripathi Vishwas , Arsh Amir Mohammad , Mishra Suhana , Mishra Amaresh
Published: September 2021

Background:

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has taken
over the world, and more than 38 lakh deaths had been reported till now due to this infectious
disease. It has been declared a global pandemic by the world health organization. SARS-CoV-2
causes coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19), and the major problem called “Cytokine storm”
is reported, which may lead to death among the COVID-19 patients. This study aimed to review
the Cytokine storm and its mechanism along with few immunomodulatory therapies for SARSCoV-
2 infection suppression effectively.

Methods:

The recently published works of literature were selected and reviewed based on the subject
of this study. The databases, including Pubmed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Google Scholar,
were searched extensively.

Results:

The review of the literature showed that an uncontrolled immune response causes excess
inflammation. Evidence from recent trials has demonstrated that cytokine storms can be an important
factor in the COVID-19 severity, leading to multiple organ failure and death.

Conclusion:

This study reviewed immunomodulatory therapies and strategies for SARS-CoV-2 infected
patients to suppress the immune response. Ultimately, the cytokine storm can prove to be a
boon and reduce the significant death tolls to SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Models Predicting Hospital Admission of Adult Patients Utilizing Prehospital Data: Systematic Review Using PROBAST and CHARMS (Preprint)
Authors: Monahan Ann Corneille , Feldman Sue S
Published: September 2021

BACKGROUND

Emergency department boarding and hospital exit block are primary causes of emergency department crowding and have been conclusively associated with poor patient outcomes and major threats to patient safety. Boarding occurs when a patient is delayed or blocked from transitioning out of the emergency department because of dysfunctional transition or bed assignment processes. Predictive models for estimating the probability of an occurrence of this type could be useful in reducing or preventing emergency department boarding and hospital exit block, to reduce emergency department crowding.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to identify and appraise the predictive performance, predictor utility, model application, and model utility of hospital admission prediction models that utilized prehospital, adult patient data and aimed to address emergency department crowding.

METHODS

We searched multiple databases for studies, from inception to September 30, 2019, that evaluated models predicting adult patients’ imminent hospital admission, with prehospital patient data and regression analysis. We used PROBAST (Prediction Model Risk of Bias Assessment Tool) and CHARMS (Checklist for Critical Appraisal and Data Extraction for Systematic Reviews of Prediction Modeling Studies) to critically assess studies.

RESULTS

Potential biases were found in most studies, which suggested that each model’s predictive performance required further investigation. We found that select prehospital patient data contribute to the identification of patients requiring hospital admission. Biomarker predictors may add superior value and advantages to models. It is, however, important to note that no models had been integrated with an information system or workflow, operated independently as electronic devices, or operated in real time within the care environment. Several models could be used at the site-of-care in real time without digital devices, which would make them suitable for low-technology or no-electricity environments.

CONCLUSIONS

There is incredible potential for prehospital admission prediction models to improve patient care and hospital operations. Patient data can be utilized to act as predictors and as data-driven, actionable tools to identify patients likely to require imminent hospital admission and reduce patient boarding and crowding in emergency departments. Prediction models can be used to justify earlier patient admission and care, to lower morbidity and mortality, and models that utilize biomarker predictors offer additional advantages.
AI-enabled Algorithm for Automatic Classification of Sleep Disorders Based on Single-lead Electrocardiogram (Preprint)
Authors: Urtnasan Erdenebayar , Joo Eun Yeon , Lee Kyuhee
Published: September 2021

BACKGROUND

Healthy sleep is an essential and important physiological process for every individual to live a healthy life. Many sleep disorders are both destroying the quality and decreasing the duration of sleep. Thus, a convenient and accurate detection or classification method is important for screening and identifying sleep disorders.

OBJECTIVE

In this study, we proposed an AI-enabled algorithm for automatic classification of sleep disorders based on a single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). AI-enabled algorithm—named a sleep-disorder network (SDN) was designed for automatic classification of four major sleep-disorders namely insomnia (INS), periodic leg movement (PLM), REM sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD), and nocturnal frontal-lobe epilepsy (NFE).

METHODS

The SDN was constructed using deep convolutional neural networks that can extract and analyze the complex and cyclic rhythm of sleep disorders that affect ECG patterns. The SDN consists of 5-layers 1-D convolutional layer and is optimized via dropout and batch normalization. The single-lead ECG signal was extracted from the 35 subjects with the control (CNT) and the four sleep-disorder groups (7 subjects of each group) in the CAP Sleep Database. The ECG signal was pre-processed, segmented at 30-s intervals, and divided into the training, validation, and test sets consisting of 74,135, 18,534, and 23,168 segments, respectively. The constructed SDN was trained and evaluated using the CAP Sleep Database, which contains not only data on sleep disorders, but also data of the control group.

RESULTS

The proposed SDN algorithm for the automatic classification of sleep disorders based on a single-lead ECG showed very high performances. We achieved F1-scores of 99.0%, 97.0%, 97.0%, 95.0%, and 98.0% for the CNT, INS, PLM, RBD, and NFE groups, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS

We proposed an AI-enabled method for the automatic classification of sleep disorders based on a single-lead ECG signal. In addition, it represents the possibility of the sleep disorder classification using ECG only. The SDN can be a useful tool or an alternative screening method based on single-lead ECGs for sleep monitoring and screening.
Use of Mobile and Wearable Artificial Intelligence in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Welch Victoria , Wy Tom Joshua , Ligezka Anna , Hassett Leslie C , Croarkin Paul E , Athreya Arjun P , Romanowicz Magdalena
Published: September 2021

BACKGROUND

Mental health disorders are a leading cause of medical disabilities across an individual’s lifespan. This burden is particularly substantial in children and adolescents because of challenges in diagnosis and the lack of precision medicine approaches. However, the widespread adoption of wearable devices (eg, smart watches) that are conducive for artificial intelligence applications to remotely diagnose and manage psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents is promising.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to conduct a scoping review to study, characterize, and identify areas of innovations with wearable devices that can augment current in-person physician assessments to individualize diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in child and adolescent psychiatry.

METHODS

This scoping review used information from the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. A comprehensive search of several databases from 2011 to June 25, 2021, limited to the English language and excluding animal studies, was conducted. The databases included Ovid MEDLINE and Epub ahead of print, in-process and other nonindexed citations, and daily; Ovid Embase; Ovid Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials; Ovid Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews; Web of Science; and Scopus.

RESULTS

The initial search yielded 344 articles, from which 19 (5.5%) articles were left on the final source list for this scoping review. Articles were divided into three main groups as follows: studies with the main focus on autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and internalizing disorders such as anxiety disorders. Most of the studies used either cardio-fitness chest straps with electrocardiogram sensors or wrist-worn biosensors, such as watches by Fitbit. Both allowed passive data collection of the physiological signals.

CONCLUSIONS

Our scoping review found a large heterogeneity of methods and findings in artificial intelligence studies in child psychiatry. Overall, the largest gap identified in this scoping review is the lack of randomized controlled trials, as most studies available were pilot studies and feasibility trials.
Benefits and Challenges of Using Virtual Primary Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An International Cross-sectional Survey Study (Preprint)
Authors: Li Edmond , Tsopra Rosy , Jimenez Geronimo , Serafini Alice , Gusso Gustavo , Lingner Heidrun , Fernandez Maria Jose , Irving Greg , Petek Davorina , Hoffman Robert , Lazic Vanja , Memarian Ensieh , Koskela Tuomas H , Collins Claire , Espitia Sandra Milena , Clavería Ana , Nessler Katarzyna , O’Neill Braden Gregory , Hoedebecke Kyle , Ungan Mehmet , Laranjo Liliana , Ghafur Saira , Fontana Gianluca , Majeed Azeem , Car Josip , Darzi Ara , Neves Ana Luísa
Published: September 2021

BACKGROUND

With the onset of COVID-19, general practitioners (GPs) and patients worldwide swiftly transitioned from face-to-face to digital remote consultations. There is a need to evaluate how this global shift has impacted patient care, healthcare providers, patient and carer experience, and health systems.

OBJECTIVE

We explored GPs’ perspectives on the main benefits and challenges of using digital remote care.

METHODS

GPs across 20 countries completed an online questionnaire between June – September 2020. GPs’ perceptions on main barriers and challenges were explored using free-text questions. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data.

RESULTS

A total of 1,605 respondents participated in our survey. The benefits identified included reducing COVID-19 transmission risks, guaranteeing access and continuity of care, improved efficiency, faster access to care, improved convenience and communication with patients, greater work flexibility for providers, and hastening the digital transformation of primary care and accompanying legal frameworks.

Main challenges included patient’s preference for face-to-face consultations, digital exclusion, lack of physical examinations, clinical uncertainty, delays in diagnosis and treatment, overuse and misuse of digital remote care, and unsuitability for certain types of consultations. Other challenges include the lack of formal guidance, higher workloads, remuneration issues, organisational culture, technical difficulties, implementation and financial issues, and regulatory weaknesses.

CONCLUSIONS

At the frontline of care delivery, GPs can provide important insights on what worked well, why, and how during the pandemic. Lessons learned can be used to inform the adoption of improved virtual care solutions, and support the long-term development of platforms that are more technologically robust, secure.

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Неразрушающий контроль изделий из пластика посредством активной термографии при импульсном лазерном нагреве
Authors: Кузнецов Е.В. , Лобанов П.Ю. , Мануйлович И.С. , Мешков М.Н. , Сидорок О.Е. , Сковрцов Л.А.
Published: September 2021

В статье показаны возможности неразрушающего контроля подповерхностной структуры различных объектов методом импульсной термографии. Представлен ряд примеров, и проведен анализ их структуры. Метод включает нагрев поверхности объекта лазерным излучением и пирометрическое исследование локальных изменений температуры поверхности. Информация извлекается из результатов термографии, полученных как в течение принудительного нагрева, так и во время последующего охлаждения образца. Основное внимание в статье уделено деталям, выполненным из пластмасс, применяемых в качестве конструкционных материалов в широком круге изделий.
Sign Language Recognition using CNN
Authors: Wattamwar Aniket
Published: September 2021

Abstract: This research work presents a prototype system that helps to recognize hand gesture to normal people in order to communicate more effectively with the special people. Aforesaid research work focuses on the problem of gesture recognition in real time that sign language used by the community of deaf people. The problem addressed is based on Digital Image Processing using CNN (Convolutional Neural Networks), Skin Detection and Image Segmentation techniques. This system recognizes gestures of ASL (American Sign Language) including the alphabet and a subset of its words. Keywords: gesture recognition, digital image processing, CNN (Convolutional Neural Networks), image segmentation, ASL (American Sign Language), alphabet
Study of Groundwater quality, its impact on human health and Agriculture and Salt Water intrusion in and around Gandhidham, Kachchh, Gujarat
Authors: Nathani M. D.
Published: September 2021

Abstract: Hydrogeochemical studies were carried out in Gandhidham Taluka, Kachchh, Gujarat in post Monsoon season to assess the quality of groundwater and its suitability for drinking, irrigation, and industrial purpose. In this study, the groundwater contamination of Gandhidham which is mostly used as a potable source, for irrigation and industrial use along with Narmada water is carried out and compared with the recommended standards set by the Bureau of Intense Standards (BIS) and the WHO. The sample analyzed for the post-monsoon seasons reveals that some of the groundwater sources exceed the permissible limit of WHO and BIS. In this study the physiochemical parameters like electrical conductivity, pH, TDS, chlorides, fluorides Sulfate, Nitrate, and heavy metals like sodium, potassium, cobalt, iron, chromium, copper, Zinc are analyzed. Groundwater samples were collected and analyzed in post-monsoon seasons 2015, 2016, and 2020 which proves that most of the samples are not fit for drinking. Most of the samples are good for irrigation but not for the long run as a high evaporation rate leads to salinity and finally to degradation of soil quality. Analytical data studies in the study area reveal that there is a saltwater intrusion in the coastal areas of Gandhidham. The results of statistical analysis prove the elevated concentrations of some chemical elements leading to pollution with heavy metals are related to anthropogenic and industrial activities leading to contamination. Keywords: Groundwater quality, Saltwater intrusion, Heavy metals, Kachchh, Gujarat
4-bit Carry Look Ahead Adder Using MGDI Technique
Authors: Afridi Shaik Mahammad Ameer
Published: September 2021

Abstract: Today's high-performance processor is built with arithmetic logic units that add and subtract key components. Design considerations related to low power and high performance digital VLSI circuits have become more prevalent in today's world. In order to develop low-power and high-performance processors, the designers need to design their adder circuits with the required speed and power dissipation for their applications. This topic introduces the concept of a adder using MGDI Technique. The Exact Speculative Carry Look Ahead Adder the use of the Modified-GDI (Modified-Gate Diffusion Input) is cautioned in this work. The delay, location and energy trade off performs a integral role in VLSI. We already comprehend that designs which are of CMOS fashion occupy extra area might also eat extra strength consumption. The switching conduct of the circuit reason the heating up of integrated circuits affects the working stipulations of the purposeful unit. The adders are the most important parts of countless applications such as microprocessors, microcontrollers and digital signal processors and additionally in actual time applications. Hence it is necessary to minimize the adder blocks to format a perfect processor. This work is proposed on a 16 bit carry seem to be in advance adder is designed through using MGDI gate and 4T XOR gates and a speculator blocks. The proposed MGDI raise Look Ahead adder occupies 68% much less region and the strength consumption and the propagation extend additionally considerably reduces when in contrast to the traditional carry Look Ahead adder why because the variety transistors extensively reduces from 1448 (Conventional) to 456 (Proposed CLA). The simulation consequences of the proposed format carried out in Xilinx. Keywords: Delay, power dissipation, voltage, transistor sizing.
LARO (Learners Active Response to Operant) lessons in improving the basic science process skills of elementary pupils
Authors: Barantes Aureen Kate A. , Tamoria Joseline R.
Published: September 2021

Science is regularly taught in ways that make the data unessential, theoretical, and disengaged from students' experiences. Although most students do anticipate to learn science, they regularly see it as being presented in uninteresting ways. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of using LARO (Learners Active Response to Operant) lessons in teaching Science and their roles in promoting students' basic science process skills (BSPS). This action research employed a descriptive research design. Thirty Grade IV pupils in a special education-gifted talented (SPED-GT) elementary school in Zambales, Philippines, were selected using convenience sampling. A parallel test was used to determine the level of BSPS before and after the application of LARO lessons. Results revealed that before the utilization of LARO lessons, it was found out that some of the pupils had advance knowledge and they were under the average level of basic science process skills. Throughout the use of educational games, there is an improvement in pupils' performance on their oral participation as recorded in their daily recitation logs. It only shows that the pupils are eagerly motivated. After the use of LARO, pupils improved from average to outstanding level of performance of their BSPS in the post-test. It was revealed by the result of the t-test that LARO lessons were effective in enhancing the basic science process skills of pupils. The researchers recommend the use of LARO lessons as a technique to improve the pupil's BSPS.
Analysis of students’ creative thinking on plant microtechnical laboratory practices
Authors: Ermayanti E. , Anwar Yenny , Santri Didi Jaya
Published: September 2021

Empowerment of creative thinking skills is important in every lecture activity, including practicum. This study aimed to analyze students' creative thinking skills in Plant Microtechnique practicum. This research used descriptive method in which the participants were the seventh semester biology education students (n=20) of State University of South Sumatera, Indonesia. The student has taken Plant Microtechnique Course in the previous semester. The instrument used was essay test developed based on creative thinking indicator. The data were processed by calculating the percentage for each indicator and categorized into three levels (i.e., low, medium, and high). The findings revealed that students’ creative thinking skills in Plant Microtechnique laboratory practices were medium for fluency indicator, and low for flexibility, originality, and elaboration indicators. Therefore, it is necessary to revise learning strategies that support the empowerment of students' creative thinking in Microtechnique Laboratory practices.
The learning continuum of anatomical and physiological aspects based on the difficulty levels
Authors: Listiani Hanida , Subali Ba
Published: September 2021

Determining the level of difficulty and student development is important in the learning continuum, especially the anatomical and physiological aspects. This study aimed to collect teachers' opinions about the learning continuum of anatomical and physiological aspects based on its difficulty level. This survey research was conducted in the cities of Bantul and Yogyakarta using a questionnaire. The selection of respondents through convenience sampling, totaling 111 teachers consisting of 68 junior high school science teachers and 43 junior high school biology teachers. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to determine the mode of teachers’ opinions. The results of this study indicate that the learning continuum in grade X of senior high school based on difficulty level in anatomical and physiological aspects, especially multicellular and unicellular concept has not yet been formed, with the difficulty at level 4. Therefore it is necessary to the provision of subject matter is sorted from easy to difficult and adjusted to the level of development of students at each level.
PARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT MUSLIM BANDA ACEH DALAM PERAYAAN RITUAL PANGGHUNI UTHIRAM
Authors: Muhammad Muhammad
Published: September 2021

Participation of the Muslim community in the celebration of the Panghuni Uthiram Ritual (case study in Banda Aceh). In 2014, to be precise on Sunday, April 20 2014, the Hindus of Banda Aceh celebrated a religious ritual called Maha Puja Panghuni Uthiram Triruvila at the Palani Andawer Temple, Gampong Keudah, Kuta Raja District, Banda Aceh City. The religious procession received widespread attention from the majority Muslim Banda Acehnese, so they came in droves to witness the ritual up close. The formulation of the problem is to find out how the form and level of participation of the Muslim community in Banda Aceh City in the celebration of the Panghuni Uthiram Ritual and what are the factors that encourage and prevent the Muslim community in Banda Aceh from participating in the celebration of the Panghuni Uthiram Ritual. To answer the problems that arise and the achievement of objectives, this research is a field study (Field Research), the method used in the preparation of this thesis uses qualitative and descriptive methods and for data collection is done by interviewing several respondents who are in accordance with the discussion, observation, and documentation. . Judging by the current phenomenon, both Muslim and non-Muslim communities in Gampong Keudah have been able to form a good participation in the celebration of the Panghuni Uthiram Ritual in Hinduism. The form of participation that occurs in Gampong Keudah is in the form of personnel participation. This happens because energy is considered the easiest and most effective form of participation. The participation of energy also prevents the Muslim community from directly interacting with the Panghuni Uthiram ritual celebration activities.
Associations of dietary, body mass index, lifestyle and sociodemographic factors with iron deficiency anemia.
Authors: YAKAR Burkay , KARAKAYA Gamzecan , ÖNALAN Erhan , PİRİNÇCİ Edibe , DÖNDER Emir
Published: September 2021

Introduction:: Anemia is one of the important public health problems plaguing the world today. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) constitutes the majority of this anemia population. This study aims to explore the relationship of IDA and socio-demographic, lifestyle, dietary, physical activity, and different body size phenotypes in the adult Turkish populationMethods: The case-control study was carried out between August and October 2019 at the internal medicine outpatient clinic of the tertiary hospital. A total of 101 anemic and 111 age and gender matched non-anemic healthy controls were included. Iron-deficiency anemia was defined as the presence of both anemia and inflammation-adjusted ferritin concentration less than 15 ng/ml. Sociodemographic, lifestyle and nutritional characteristics of the participants were questioned with a questionnaire form. The physical activity level of the participants was evaluated with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ).Results: Non-anemic 111 (90 female, 21 male) and anemic 101 (90 female, 11 male) participants were included in the study. Unemployment (p=0.02), tea consumption (p=0.001), chronic disease (p=0.036), physical activity (p<0.001) and dietary diversity (p<0.001) were significantly associated with anaemia. Body mass index of anemic participants were higher than non-anemic (p=0.025). Employment (OR: 2.81, 95% CI: 1.024–7.721, p=0.045), physical activity (minimum) (OR: 0.14, 95% CI: 0.053–0.364, p < 0.001), physical activity (active) (OR: 0.30, 95% CI: 0.097–0.926, p= 0.036), tea consumption time (OR: 4.42, 95% CI: 1.767–11.059, p= 0.001), vegetables portion (OR: 0.61, 95% CI: 0.433–0.869, p= 0.006), dairy products portion (OR: 0.54, 95% CI: 0.334–0.886, p= 0.015) were independently associated with IDA.Conclusions: Diet diversity, BMI, chronic disease, unemployment, physical activity, and tea consumption have been found to be factors associated with anemia. Food fortification and dietary education can contribute to improving iron status and reducing the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia at the risk population.Keywords: Iron-Deficiency Anemia; body mass index; lifestyle; diet; physical activity
Mirar y obedecer: la estética autoritaria del nuevo edificio legislativo
Authors: Flores-Valle Laura
Published: September 2021

El nuevo edificio de la Asamblea Legislativa y los demócratas ejemplares son el punto de partida para reflexionar sobre la geometría del poder y cómo esta se expresa y materializa en el espacio construido de la ciudad de San José. En el presente ensayo se propone que el nuevo edificio legislativo, en tanto objeto inmerso en un espacio y una época, evoca una praxis muy específica de la democracia y fue conscientemente diseñado a partir de un principio fundamental: el miedo al Otro. Se argumenta que, contrariamente a las narrativas oficiales, el diseño refuerza una idea vertical del poder y, lejos de representar transparencia y solidez, es una estructura que promueve activamente la despolitización del espacio público, la higienización de las conductas y el disciplinamiento de la mirada, todo muy a tono con el ethos policiaco y punitivo de la época.
Efectividad y tolerabilidad de tres tipos de productos de preparación para colonoscopia
Authors: Roldán Molina Luis Fernando , Roldán Delfino Lina María , León Ramírez Sandra Milena , Nuñez Cabarcas Edilberto Elías , Pérez Useche Hilda María , Restrepo Peláez Antonio José , Saffón Abad María Adelaida , Zuleta Muñoz Julio Eduardo , Zuluaga Aguilar Juan Nicolás
Published: September 2021

Objetivo: establecer las diferencias entre tres tipos de productos de preparación para colonoscopia, en cuanto a efectividad y tolerabilidad.

Materiales y métodos: estudio de corte transversal, analítico, prospectivo, ciego para el evaluador de la escala de Boston. Se incluyeron pacientes adultos, mayores de 18 años con requerimiento de colonoscopia y diligenciamiento de la encuesta sobre el tipo de preparación realizada para la limpieza del colon.

Resultados: se evaluaron 3 grupos de productos (polietilenglicol, picosulfatos, sales de sulfato) en 907 pacientes, se aplicó la escala de Boston total y por segmentos, sin encontrar diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre ellos (Odds ratio [OR]: 1,10; intervalo de confianza [IC] 95 %: 0,6-1,8; p = 0,728). El 60 % de la población fueron mujeres y la edad promedio 52 años. Se observó el cumplimiento de la dieta en el 99 % de los participantes. La preparación dividida tuvo mejores resultados en la escala de Boston (OR: 5,06; IC 95 %: 3,2-8,01; p = 0,001). Los picosulfatos tuvieron mayor aceptabilidad (OR: 15,8; IC 95 %: 8,83-28,3; p = 0,001) y menores efectos secundarios como distensión abdominal (OR: 0,59; IC 95 %: 0,3-0,9; p = 0,033) y vómito (OR: 0,25; IC 95 %: 0,07-0,82; p = 0,015). Se observó mejor resultado cuando se realizó el examen antes de 6 horas de finalizada la preparación (OR: 6,38; IC 95 %: 3,84-10,6; p = 0,001).

Conclusiones: los productos evaluados no presentaron diferencias entre sí con respecto a su efectividad. Los picosulfatos tuvieron menores efectos secundarios y mejor aceptabilidad. Se obtuvo una mejor preparación del colon con preparación dividida y si el examen es hasta 6 horas de finalizada la preparación.
Different Effects of Lifestyle Intervention in High- and Low-Risk Prediabetes
Authors: Fritsche Andreas , Wagner Robert , Heni Martin , Kantartzis Kostantinos , Machann Jürgen , Schick Fritz , Lehmann Rainer , Peter Andreas , Dannecker Corinna , Fritsche Louise , Valenta Vera , Schick Renate , Nawroth Peter Paul , Kopf Stefan , Pfeiffer Andreas FH , Kabisch Stefan , Dambeck Ulrike , Stumvoll Michael , Blüher Matthias , Birkenfeld Andreas L , Schwarz Peter , Hauner Hans , Clavel Julia , Seißler Jochen , Lechner Andreas , Müssig Karsten , Weber Katharina , Laxy Michael , Bornstein Stefan , Schürmann Annette , Roden Michael , Angelis Martin Hrabe de , Stefan Norbert , Häring Hans-Ulrich
Published: September 2021

Lifestyle
intervention (LI) can prevent type 2 diabetes, but response to LI varies depending
on risk subphenotypes. We tested if prediabetic individuals with low risk
benefit from conventional LI and individuals with high risk benefit from an
intensification of LI in a multi-center randomized controlled intervention over
12 months with 2 years follow up. 1105 prediabetic individuals
based on ADA glucose criteria were stratified into a high- and low-risk
phenotype, based on previously described thresholds of insulin secretion,
insulin sensitivity and liver fat content. Low-risk individuals were randomly
assigned to conventional LI according to the DPP protocol or control (1:1),
high-risk individuals to conventional or intensified LI with doubling of
required exercise (1:1). A total of 908 (82%) participants completed the study. In high-risk individuals,
the difference between conventional and intensified LI in post-challenge
glucose change was -0.29 mmol/l [CI:-0.54;-0.04], p=0.025. Liver fat (-1.34 percentage points [CI:-2.17;-0.50], p=0.002) and
cardiovascular risk (-1.82[CI:-3.13-0.50],p=0.007) underwent larger reductions
with intensified than with conventional LI. During a follow up of 3 years,
intensified compared to conventional LI had a higher probability to normalize
glucose tolerance (p=0.008). In conclusion, it is possible in high-risk
individuals with prediabetes to improve glycemic and cardiometabolic outcomes
by intensification of LI. Individualized, risk-phenotype-based LI may be beneficial
for the prevention of diabetes.
Tüketici Etnosentrizmi Ve Yerli Ürün Satın Alma Niyeti: Türk ve Leh Öğrencilerin Karşılaştırılması
Authors: Avcı İbrahim , Yıldız Salih
Published: September 2021

Yerli ürünlerin satın alınmasının ahlaki açıdan uygunluğuna ilişkin tüketicilerin görüşlerini ifade eden tüketici etnosentrizmi kavramı son dönemlerde araştırılan önemli bir konudur. Mevcut çalışmanın amacı da Türkiye (Türk) ve Polonya (Leh)’daki öğrencilerin etnosentrik eğilimleri arasında fark olup olmadığını belirlemek, tüketici etnosentrizmini ölçmek için kullanılan CETSCALE ölçeğinin tek boyutlu yapısını her iki farklı örneklemde test etmek ve tüketici etnosentrizminin yerli ürün satın alma niyeti üzerindeki ilişki ve etkiyi incelemektir. Bu amaçla hem Türkçe hem de Lehçe dillerinde hazırlanan anket formları veri toplama sürecinde Gümüşhane Üniversitesi ve AGH University of Science and Technology İşletme Fakültesi öğrencilerine uygulanmıştır. Toplanan verilerden hatalı ve eksik anketlerin çıkarılması ile Türk öğrenci örnekleminden 172 adet anket, Leh öğrenciler örnekleminden 174 adet anket analize dahil edilmiştir. Yapılan analizler sonucunda Türk öğrenciler ile Leh öğrenciler arasında tüketici etnosentrizmi ve yerli ürünler satın alma niyeti açısından farklılıklar olduğu, Türk öğrencilerin Leh öğrencilere göre daha fazla etnosentrik eğilimlere sahip olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca literatürde tek boyut olarak ifade edilen CETSCALE ölçeği Türk öğrenci örnekleminde 3 boyut, Leh öğrenciler örnekleminde ise 4 boyut olarak belirlenmiştir. Son olarak her iki örneklem grubunda da tüketici etnosentrizminin yerli ürün satın alma niyeti üzerinden anlamlı etkisinin olduğu belirlenmiştir
Acil Durum Ve Afet Müdahale Çalışanlarının Mobbing Algısı Ve Demografik Değişkenlere Göre Farklılıklar: Gümüşhane İli Örneği
Authors: Cengiz Sevil , Sahındur Busra
Published: September 2021

Bu araştırma, acil durum ve afet müdahale çalışanlarının maruz kaldığı mobbing düzeyini belirlemek ve demografik değişkenlere göre mobbing düzeyinin faklılık gösterip göstermediğini tespit etmek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırma evreni, Gümüşhane Kamu Hastaneler Birliğine (GKHB) bağlı Gümüşhane Devlet Hastanesi, Kelkit Devlet Hastanesi, Şiran Devlet Hastanesi, Gümüşhane İl Afet ve Acil Durum Müdürlüğü, Gümüşhane İl İtfaiye Müdürlüğü, Gümüşhane il merkezi ve ilçelerde bulunan 112 istasyonlarında çalışan toplam 332 kişidir. Anket 08/05/2017 –22/05/2017 tarihleri arasında yapılmıştır ve toplamda 140 kişi analize dahil edilmiştir. Analiz sonucunda araştırma kapsamındaki çalışanların mobbing algılama düzeylerinin çok düşük olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Mobbing algılama düzeyleri cinsiyet, eğitim durumu, gelir durumu, çalışma saatleri ve çalışılan kuruma göre farklılık göstermektedir. Mobbing algılama düzeyinin çok düşük olması bu seviyedeki grupsal farklılıkların yorumlanmasında sıkıntılar doğurmuştur ve genellemeye gidilmemiştir.
FACTORES ASOCIADOS AL REINGRESO HOSPITALARIO DE PACIENTES CON ENFERMEDAD RENAL CRÓNICA, ASUNCION 2017
Authors: Ruiz-Acosta Alcides Gustavo , Gregor-Ramírez Ricardo Javier , Hijazi-Roman Najat Ali , Fretes-Burgos Alana María Esther , Parra-Riveros María Gabriela
Published: September 2021

METODOLOGÍA

Estudio retrospectivo analizando factores asociados al reingreso hospitalario de enfermos renales crónicos. Universo conformado por 158 pacientes internados en el servicio de Clínica Médica en el primer semestre del 2017.

RESULTADOS

La edad promedio fue 68,1 años. 75,9% de los pacientes presentó un score alto según el Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI). 50,6% de los ingresos fueron electivos. Las causas más frecuentes de reingreso primario fueron complicaciones asociadas al catéter de hemodiálisis (13,9%) y accidentes cerebrovasculares (10,9%). 31,6% de los pacientes adquirió una infección nosocomial. La internación primaria duró 11 días (±10,3). 51,2% de los reingresos posteriores fue por motivos diferentes al ingreso primario. Hubieron 2±1,1 reingresos por paciente. 18,9% de los reingresos posteriores presentó desenlaces fatales. Los factores de riesgo asociado al reingreso significativos (p<0,05) fueron: sexo masculino, edad >65 años, procedencia urbana, score alto según CCI, presencia de infecciones intrahospitalarias, ingreso de urgencia e internación de >10 días. La observación de ≥3 ingresos se asoció a: score alto, infecciones intrahospitalarias e internación de duración >10 días.

DISCUSIÓN

Existen factores asociados al reingreso hospitalario en pacientes con ERC, tales como estadía prolongada, enfermedades intrahospitalarias y un score de Charlson alto. Estos factores condicionan el reingreso y aumentan la probabilidad de desenlaces fatales.

PALABRAS CLAVE

enfermedad renal crónica; hospitalización; infección hospitalaria
Needs and requirements analysis
Authors: Sanz E. , Lascurain M. , Serrano A. , Haidar B. , Alonso P. , García-Espinosa J.
Published: September 2021

The prodPhD project aims to address the challenging problem of introducing entrepreneurship training in PhD programmes regardless of discipline. The prodPhD project will create the necessary teaching methodologies and the platform for applying them. The project consists of a consortium of four organizations from across Europe. The main objective of the prodPhD project is to implement innovative social network-based methodologies for teaching and learning entrepreneurship in PhD programmes. The multidisciplinary teaching and learning methodologies will enable entrepreneurship education to be introduced into any PhD programme, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to engage in entrepreneurial activities. The methodology will be conceived to develop experiential knowledge, involving academics, entrepreneurship experts, and mentors in its development and implementation. Besides, the exchange of experience, competences, and approaches facilitated by social networking will pave the way to crowdsourcing new ideas, improving training methodologies, and stimulating academics’ entrepreneurial skills.
Data management plan
Authors: García-Espinosa J. , Soriano C.
Published: September 2021

This document presents the deliverable D8.1 – the Data Management Plan (DMP) of work package 8 of the prodPhD project. It aims to present the plan for the management, generation, collection, security, preservation and sharing of data generated through the prodPhD project. The DMP is a key element for organizing the project’s data. It provides an analysis of the data, which will be collected, processed and published by the prodPhD consortium. The project embraces the initiatives of the European Commission to promote the open access to research data, aiming to improve and maximize access to and reuse of research data generated by Horizon 2020 projects. In this sense prodPhD will adhere to the Open Research Data Pilot (ORD Pilot) fostered by the European Commission, and this DMP will be developed following the standards of data storage, access and management. This plan will detail what data will be generated through the project, whether and how it will be made accessible for the verification and reuse and how it will be curated and preserved. In this context, the term data applies to the information generated during the different experimental campaigns carried out in the project, and specifically to the data, including associated metadata, to be used to validate the computational models and the technical solutions to be developed in the project. This document is the first version of the DMP and may be updated throughout the project, if significant changes (new data, changes in consortium policies, changes in consortium composition, etc.) arise.
Video Iklan Sebagai Sarana Peningkatan Impresi Publik Terhadap Produk Komunitas UMKM Kotabaru Yogyakarta
Authors: Primasari Clara Hetty , Wibisono Yohanes Pribadi
Published: September 2021

Konten iklan yang digunakan oleh Pelaku UMKM Kotabaru selama ini kebanyakan menggunakan konten iklan visual statis seperti foto dan poster. Konten iklan visual memiliki keunggulan yaitu lebih cepat dilihat dalam hitungan detik, namun memiliki kekurangan yaitu pada terbatasnya materi yang disampaikan. Selain itu, saat ini iklan dengan gambar statis dirasa kurang menarik minat konsumen untuk mengujungi atau memfollow akun media sosial UMKM. Akan lebih menarik jika iklan di media sosial disajikan dalam bentuk video. Mitra menyadari kemampuan dalam memproduksi video yang berkualitas dan estetik masih sangat kurang. Mitra juga tidak memiliki cukup waktu untuk membuat Video iklan tersebut. Untuk itu, Tim Pengembangan Sosial Ekonomi Kotabaru meminta bantuan kepada Tim Pengabdian UAJY untuk melakukan pembuatan Video Iklan untuk anggota UMKM Kotabaru. Dari pengabdian ini dihasilkan video iklan yang diunggah ke media social dan terbukti dapat meningkatkan impresi public terhadap produk UMKM Kotabaru
Pemberdayaan Pengrajin Tenun Ikat Melalui Inovasi Masker Tenun Sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Pendapatan di Masa Pandemi COVID-19
Authors: Nugraha Yudha Eka , Utami Sri Endar
Published: September 2021

Pandemi Covid-19 yang bertahan sejak awal tahun 2020 sampai semester pertama tahun 2021 ini telah membawa berbagai dampak bagi perekonomian Indonesia. Pelaku usaha didorong untuk menciptakan inovasi untuk bertahan di masa pandemic yang semakin kompetitif. Data menunjukkan, selama pandemic dunia usaha mengalami penurunan sebesar 94,69%, 72,6% diantaranya dialami oleh usaha kecil dan menengah. Salah satu sektor usaha yang mengalami dampak yakni UKM pariwisata yang mencapai penurunan sebesar 89,9%. Kampoeng Tenun Alor merupakan kelompok pengrajin tenun ikat yang merupakan unit pendukung kegiatan pariwisata. Kondisi sebelum pandemic kelompok ini dapat menghasilkan omset sampai 50 juta per bulannya. Sedangkan pada masa pandemic, omset kelompok pengrajin tenun ikat menurun sampai 97%. Penurunan omset ini berujung pada kesejahteraan kelompok pengrajin yang beranggotakan 10 orang dan keseluruhannya merupakan perempuan. Kegiatan pemberdayaan kelompok pengrajin Kampoeng Tenun Alor merupakan salah satu upaya untuk meningkatkan inovasi produk kreasi tenun ikat. Terinspirasi dari masker yang saat ini menjadi sebuah kebutuhan, maka inovasi masker tenun dipilih sebagai target sebagai pendapatan alternative selama pandemic berlangsung. Metode pelaksanaan pemberdayaan adalah ceramah, demonstrasi, tanya jawab, dan pelatihan dan pendampingan, dimana dalam pelatihan selama 2 hari dilakukan praktik menjahit untuk 10 orang anggota kelompok pengrajin tenun ikat. Hasil dari pelatihan ini, kelompok pengrajin mengalami peningkatan kreatifitas dibuktikan dengan peningkatan kompetensi dalam membuat masker tenun dan kreasi tenun lainnya untuk dipasarkan dan mendatangkan pendapatan untuk bertahan dimasa pandemic Covid-19.