bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reflexiones sobre el desempeño del fisioterapeuta en el Dominio Cardiovascular Pulmonar en Colombia
Authors: Chapetón Chaves Olga , Durán Palomino Diana
Published: June 2023

Introducción: el inicio de la formación del Fisioterapeuta en el área cardiovascular pulmonar en Colombia se centró en el ámbito clínico, su evolución fue paralela a los avances científicos y tecnológicos que a finales del siglo XX revelaron mayor conocimiento desde la evaluación, el tratamiento e incremento de la esperanza de vida en pacientes con enfermedad cardiovascular y respiratoria crónica. Inicialmente, las universidades con programas líderes de fisioterapia en el país, junto con la Asociación Colombiana de Fisioterapia (ASCOFI), dieron luz verde al apoyo de seminarios y diplomados específicos en el área, con invitados nacionales e internacionales, reforma de asignaturas a nivel de créditos, contenidos y objetivos dentro del plan de estudios, además, rotaciones clínicas, cuyo fin era formar un perfil con competencias y habilidades especializadas a nivel cardiovascular pulmonar que favorecieran la integración, el posicionamiento e impacto del rol del fisioterapeuta en las Unidades de Cuidado intensivo (UCI), urgencias, hospitalización y consulta externa. La efectividad de esta alianza fue la base para la creación de especializaciones en este dominio en el país. Desarrollo: el artículo se basa en la reflexión sobre la formación y desempeño profesional del fisioterapeuta colombiano en el Dominio Cardiovascular Pulmonar (DCVP), sus avances, alcances y demandas para defender su ejercicio profesional en el área. El desarrollo y dinámica del fisioterapeuta en este campo en el país, se refleja en la autonomía, en la introducción de un gran número de acciones y conductas de atención especializada y de abordaje desde lo funcional, social y profesional a partir del DCVP, neuro osteomuscular y tegumentario que han convertido a este profesional en un recurso indispensable en todo centro hospitalario y de atención en salud, al beneficiar la optimización de recursos y la respuesta oportuna y efectiva a la creciente demanda por enfermedad respiratoria y cardiovascular. Conclusión: aunque el balance en el DCVP en Colombia es positivo, la demanda continúa creciendo de manera exponencial, es importante considerar la distribución de los fisioterapeutas especialistas en el área en diferentes regiones del país o el número de profesionales con las competencias óptimas en este DCVP para dar respuesta a las necesidades de atención en salud y al perfil epidemiológico de los mismos. Por otro lado, se deben plantear alianzas, acciones y discusiones con las asociaciones científicas, gubernamentales y educativas que permitan regular la calidad de los programas de formación en postgrado y de educación continua no formal que surgen continuamente.
Sedentarismo en un grupo de docentes de un programa de salud de Medellín, 2021
Authors: Muñoz Rodríguez Diana Isabel , Gallego Ortega Laura Isabel
Published: June 2023

Resumen: el comportamiento sedentario, es cada vez más frecuente en el ámbito laboral; para el caso de los docentes universitarios en el área de la salud se hace más relevante ya que, de acuerdo a su función, pueden pasar largas horas frente a las pantallas y en sedente, pero a su vez, son los llamados a promover desde su formación, hábitos saludables y acumulación suficiente de movimiento activo. Objetivo: explorar a través de acelerometría el tiempo que se invierte en actividades sedentarias y describir este comportamiento según las características sociodemográficas, antropométricas, laborales y de hábitos de vida de los docentes de un programa de salud. Métodos: se condujo un estudio cuantitativo, observacional con enfoque descriptivo, de diseño transversal. La población de estudio fueron 34 docentes de fisioterapia de una universidad de Medellín laboralmente vinculados en el año 2021. Se midieron características sociodemográficas, antropométricas, laborales y de hábitos de vida. La variable dependiente fue el tiempo sedentario, se usó el acelerómetro Actigraph wGT3X-BT. El punto de corte para conducta sedentaria se estableció en 100 cuentas por minuto (cpm). Resultados: todos los docentes de este estudio son sedentarios. El 26,5% se ubicó entre los menos sedentarios; en el cuartil mediano se ubicó el 44,1%; y casi tres de cada diez (29,4%) se ubicó en la categoría de los más sedentarios. Se encontró mayor acumulación de minutos sedentarios entre las mujeres, solteros, residentes de Medellín y de estrato socioeconómico alto. En el cuartil más sedentario, se acumulan menos horas de jornada laboral 29,5 ± 9,89. Conclusiones: la acumulación de tiempo sedentario puede deberse a un desequilibrio entre la vida personal que involucra los componentes social, familiar y laboral. Es importante que desde los sistemas de bienestar institucional se brinden estrategias y espacios de promoción de la salud, evitando conductas sedentarias en los docentes.
Vida y salud en pandemia: experiencias de salubristas en formación con actividad asistencial, Medellín-Colombia, 2021
Authors: Garzón-Duque María Osley , Ochoa-Nieto Sandra Patricia , Viecco Alzate Juliana Inés , Ospina Garavito Laura Isabel , Correa Llorente María Laura , Galván Nuñez Yudy Carolina , Nieto Valencia Santiago , Flórez Suaza Alejandra , Restrepo-Martínez Daniela , Sánchez-Salazar Camila Andrea
Published: June 2023

Introducción: aunque el personal asistencial en Colombia ha experimentado cambios en sus condiciones de vida y salud en época de pandemia, es escasa la información generada desde su propia mirada. Objetivo: explorar en un grupo de salubristas en formación, con actividad asistencial sus experiencias personales, familiares y laborales en época de pandemia. Medellín-Colombia 2021. Metodología: estudio cualitativo exploratorio, con una cohorte de salubristas en formación. Datos tomados mediante Grupo Focal, previa toma de consentimiento. Análisis; transcripción textual, codificación abierta y axial, textos presentados en prosa. Estudio aprobado por Comité Institucional de Investigación Universidad-CES. Resultados: experimentaron asombro, desconcierto, incertidumbre, incredulidad y miedo. Enfrentaron sus límites personales y laborales. Aunque consideraron abandonar su labor, pudo más el deber y la necesidad de su empleo. Su vida era tranquila, tenian el empleo soñado y estaban felices, aunque sus labores fueran demandantes. El miedo generalizado y estigmatización por parte de pacientes, familiares y personal sanitario, facilito problemas sociales y de salud mental. Aumentó su estrés y la carga laboral; “lidiar con la situación emocional de los pacientes; con la ética y la profesionalidad, por turno se te pueden morir tres y cuatro pacientes”. Fortalecieron su resiliencia, viven la incertidumbre, y reconocen que sus condiciones laborales no han mejorado, ni mejoraran. Conclusión: experimentaron cambios emocionales y de salud mental por aislamiento físico, limitación del relacionamiento, miedo, ansiedad y vulnerabilidad, afectando su proyecto de vida. Debieron adaptarse a nuevas formas de trabajo y educación, sin embargo, desarrollaron cualidades y habilidades para la resiliencia y la solidaridad.
Impacts of increased time of exposure to digital screens in childhood during the Covid-19 pandemic
Authors: De Oliveira Pinho Viana Lana Beatriz , Andrade Santos do Egypto Ilana , Nunes Alves de Sousa Milena
Published: June 2023

Objective: identify the impacts of increased exposure time to digital screens in childhood during the Covid-19 pandemic. Method: it was performed a field, cross-sectional and quantitative research. It was used a questionnaire in Google Forms released via email, Instagram and WhatsApp, with approval by the Research Ethics Committee of the institution. The final sample was composed by 246 parents and caregivers who answered the submitted questionnaire. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software using measures of relative (%) and absolute (N) frequency, descriptive tests of measures of central tendency (mean) and measures of dispersion (standard deviation). Inferential binary logistic regression tests (enter method) were performed to predict between the variables and Pearson's Chi-square of independence (2x2 and 2x4) for associations and prevalence calculations for each group. A statistical significance of p < 0.05 was adopted. Results: the interviewees reported that most of the children observed used the digital screens every day at week throughout the pandemic, with an average of 3 hours of daily use, starting at age three and the cell phone being the most frequent device used. A direct relationship was observed between longer exposure time and parental supervision in the use of digital technologies and greater daily use in children with 7 years of age or more. Final considerations: there was a significant increase in exposure time to digital screens in childhood during the Covid-19 pandemic, as most respondents reported that children used them daily, with a daily average of more than 3 hours. The impacts of this increased exposure time to digital screens in childhood during the Covid-19 pandemic involved impairments in brain functions, sleep, physical activity, social relationships and children's psychological well-being.
The ecclesiastical discipline of the celebration of marriage according to the books of the Roman Rite of 1962 after the Second Vatican Council in 1965-2007
Authors: Pietras Dawid
Published: June 2023

The Fathers of the Second Vatican Council, via the constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium, postulated a reform of the marriage ceremony. As a result, the marriage rites contained in the Rituale Romanum of 1952 were abolished by the promulgation of the Ordo celebrandi matrimonium in 1969. Until 1988, apart from the Society of Saint Pius X, marriage was generally not celebrated according to the earlier Ritual. After the institution of the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei in 1988, permissions were issued for the celebration of marriage according to the Roman Ritual. Individual permissions were granted by the Dicasteries of the Roman Curia, and especially by the aforementioned Commission. Some communities were also established which were equipped with the special right to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage according to the Rituale Romanum of 1952. Diocesan bishops also issued ad casum permissions and erected personal pa- rishes and other communities. This legal status lasted until Pope Benedict XVI’s motu proprio Summorum Pontificum entered into force in 2007. Then, a universal law was introduced which permitted the celebration of marriages according to the earlier Ritual under specified conditions.
Identification of Employee Core Capability Through Knowledge Management (Study at Plant Conservation Botanic Gardens, Indonesian Institute of Science)
Authors:   Brawijaya University, Mahardheny Novia Andriani , Muluk Mujibur Rahman Khairul , Setyowati Endah
Published: June 2023

The ability of employees known as employee competency is one of the strengths for the organization. Recently the concept of core competency has shifted to a core capability that is an organizational ownership that is different from the others. The aim of the research is to identify the core capability of employees at Plant Conservation Botanic Gardens through knowledge creating activities. This type of research uses a description method with a qualitative approach. The results showed that in the Plant Conservation Botanic Gardens has carried out a process of knowledge creating activities consisting of consisting of joint problem solving, integration of new tools and methodologies, experimentation and prototype preparation, and absorption of knowledge from outside the organization so that core capability from skill dimensions and knowledge.
The Effectiveness of the Implementation of the Program 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) In Waste Treatment In the District We the City of Palembang
Authors:   Candradimuka University of Social and Political Sciences, Hestiriniah Deby Chintia , Austin Trecy
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study is to investigate and analyze the effectiveness of the Implementation of the Program 3R (reduce, reuse, recycle) in waste processing. This study was conducted in District We the City of Palembang. Research using this approach kualitatif with the level of explanation descriptive. As for the type of data used in this research included in this type of qualitative data. Data collection techniques used include in-depth interviews (indepth interview), observation and documentation. The data analysis technique used in this research is a descriptive technique which includes three stages of analysis, namely data reduction, data display and conclusion drawing/verification. From the research conducted, the processing of garbage through the program 3R proclaimed by the District We've been running effectively, it can be seen from the indicators of the effectiveness obtained by the researchers that the Level of Success of the Program, the Success Rate of the Target, the Level of satisfaction with the Program, the Level of Input and Output, and the Level of Achievement of the Objectives.
The Application and Integration of I.C.T. in the Public Sector: an Overall Literature Review Focused on the E.U. Environment
Authors:   Department of Accounting and Finance University of West Attica, Egaleo, Attki, Greece, Papailias Theodoros , Papageorgiou Konstantinos , Milioris Konstantinos , Riakotaki Sofia
Published: June 2023

The aim of this article is to examine the importance and acceptance of Information and Communication Technologies (I.C.T.) in the public sector. Nowadays, the government, businesses and citizens are going through an era of rapid technological developments which is an excellent opportunity to overcome the reluctance of change and to transform the public sector in such a way that it serves the public interest more efficiently and rapidly, so that it leads to a citizen–friendly society. Through the literature review, an attempt is being made to examine the level of utilization of the offered data information systems and infrastructure and to identify the factors that lead to the adoption or avoidance. Following most recent developments in the European community and CEE countries governments are restructuring their formation to evolve and provide modern digital services. Through a reformation program EU aims to secure an efficient and future proofed e-governance.
The Effectiveness of Competence-Based Training Program in the Technical Implementation Unit (UPT) of Job Training Center Pasuruan
Authors: Silfiah Rossa , Multazima Imarotus Shohiya
Published: June 2023

In the free labor market, workers are required to have adequate skills in a particular field so that they can be applied in their work. UPT Job Training Center Pasuruan is one of the public organizations or government agencies under the auspices of the Department of Manpower and Transmigration of East Java Province. Its mission is to improve the competence of the workforce and establish partnerships in order to meet the needs of the labor market. The existing data show that the absorption of labor has not been optimal. So, it is necessary to know whether or not the implementation of the program is effective. The methods for data collection were qualitative research methods. With qualitative method, it is stated how effective the implementation of competency-based training programs is and what are the supporting and inhibiting factors in the process of implementing competency-based training programs at UPT Job Training Center Pasuruan. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The effectiveness implementation of training program is measured using three variables according to Sandfort and Moulton (2015); (1) the context which can influence change, (2) open priority programs, (3) face technical and adaptive challenges to create change, applying analytical inquiry and social skills. The inhibiting factors for the program were found to be different types of participants, participants educational background, trainer skills in training participants with disabilities, changes in budget or training packages. The solution to these obstacles requires creativity in applying the supporting factors are resources (human resources, financial resources, facilities and infrastructure), and cultural values.
The Effect of Dynamic Capability On New Established Company’s Performance: Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Creativity
Authors:   Institut of Transportation and Logistic Trisakti, Jakarta, Sijabat Eduard Alfian Syamsya , Prasetya Arik
Published: June 2023

A firm performance resulting from dynamic capability empowerment maintains the survival of newly established companies and established companies amid intense competition and environmental changes. This study aimed to examine the effect of dynamic capability empowerment in newly established companies on a firm performance mediated by entrepreneurial creativity. Online survey data were collected from 143 newly established shipping agency companies in 22 Indonesian provinces as member of Indonesia shipping agency association. The data were analyzed using WarpPLS 7.0, and analysis unit was organization represented by managing director. The results showed that dynamic capability empowerment in newly established companies that emphasize learning capability affect a firm performance with a low significance. Furthermore, dynamic capability empowerment inicreases the firm performance when mediated by entrepreneurial creativity. This results indicate that newly established companies will achieve higher performance by empowering their dynamic capabilities that emphasize learning capability if it is followed an entrepreneurial creativity breakthrough. The increased performance helps the firm respon to tough competition and unpredictable dynamic environmental changes. The theoretical implication of this study is enriched empirical evidence in examining the relationship between dynamic capability and firm performance. The practical implication of this study is that when a newly established company that limited resources and limited access external resources improves its performance by empowering dynamic capability if it is followed an entrepreneurial creativity breakthrough. This study contributed a new empirical finding to the theory of dynamic capability in newly established companies as the previous studies with this focus are hard to find.
A Critical Review of the Municipal Public Accounts Committee and Financial Management at Amahlathi Municipality, South Africa
Authors:   University of Fort Hare, Rulashe Tando , Dyan Maggie Nombuyiselo
Published: June 2023

Despite the existence of the MPAC within Amahlathi municipality, the municipality was placed under an administration which is a clear indication of the failure of the MPAC in executing its functions. This study assesses the challenges that confront Amahlathi municipality MPAC, leading to its failure to execute its mandate. A qualitative research and case study design were adopted for this study. An autopsy of secondary data was done through desktop research and analysed using the content analysis technique. The study revealed that lack of skills, lack of capacity, corruption, uncoordinated systems within the municipality and budgetary constraints impede the work of the municipality. The recommends that MPAC needs support to enhance its effectiveness and efficiency. Literature has shown that the South African government established an impressive legislative framework for local government, however, compliance with the requirements of the frameworks is lacking, particularly in relation to MPAC.
Septic pericarditis in a complicated case of non-associated immune-mediated hemolytic anemia in a Jack Russel terrier
Authors: De Voogt C. , Mampaey G. , Schils G. , Smets P. , Stammeleer L.
Published: June 2023

A three-year-old, male, intact Jack Russel terrier was referred for severe regenerative anemia and was diagnosed with non-associated immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. Treatment was implemented according to the ACVIM guidelines (Swann et al., 2019). As no response was seen eleven days later despite two immunosuppressive drugs, intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG, 1 g/kg) were administered. Three days later, septic shock and diffuse intravascular coagulation (DIC) developed. Echocardiography revealed pericardial effusion with cardiac tamponade and thrombus in the right atrium. Fluid analysis confirmed septic pericarditis. A pericardial drain was placed following immediate reoccurrence of the pericardial effusion. Despite a stable hematocrit for several days following IVIG administration, a decrease in hematocrit was subsequently noted and splenectomy was performed. In total, six blood transfusions were given. Two years after presentation and intensive follow-up, immunosuppressive therapy was tapered, and the dog had excellent quality of life.
Implementation and analysis of symmetrical signals in the sequency domain
Authors: Jabeen Dur-e- , Monir M. Ghazanfar , Rafiullah M. , Waqqas Faiza , Shaukat Habib
Published: June 2023

Every transform has unique attributes and traits that are crucial to reducing computing costs and offering simple solutions. Many different frequency domain transformations, for instance, have properties that can be used in a variety of signal processing applications and analyses. Some of the Complex Hadamard Transform's variants' sequencies can be compared to those of the Discrete Fourier Transforms. It is proven the characteristics of the Conjugate Symmetric Sequency-Ordered Complex Hadamard Transform symmetry. These qualities are crucial for signal analysis and image processing. Due to duplicate spectra across the origin, it reduces computational complexity, makes an analytical analysis for symmetric signals simpler, and needs less storage. Its analysis shows that the Discrete Fourier Transform and this Complex Hadamard Transform version exhibit similar symmetry tendencies. By using elementary signals in the time domain to connect the positive and negative sequencies with their associated phasor conceptions, sequency domain spectra are used to highlight these properties. As a result of image representation, relative spectra are represented in related domains. Transform can be used to extract and analyze various aspects from a wide range of medical images.
EKLEMELİ İMALAT VE GELENEKSEL YÖNTEMLE İMAL EDİLMİŞ TİTANYUM ALAŞIMLI MALZEMENİN ABRAZİF AŞINMA ÖZELLİKLERİNİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: SELÇUK Elif Nur , DURAK Ertuğrul
Published: June 2023

Eklemeli İmalat (Eİ) yöntemleri ile arzulanılan mekanik özelliğe sahip malzemeler üretilebilmektedir. Eİ yöntemi birçok farklı üretim tekniklerinden oluşmaktadır. Bu üretim tekniklerinde istenilen mekanik özellikte malzeme üretebilmek için birçok parametre bulunmaktadır. Titanyum ve alaşımlarının ısıl direnci, dayanımı, esnekliği, tokluğu, işlenebilirliği, kaynak edilebilirliği, korozyon direnci ve biyouyumluluğu yüksek olduğu için kullanım alanları oldukça fazladır. Geleneksel yöntemle üretilen bu malzemelerin kullanıldığı alandaki tüm mekanik özellikleri karşılaması zordur. Bu yüzden Eİ yöntemi ile aynı malzemeye farklı işleme teknikleri uygulanarak kullanılmak istenilen alana uygun Titanyum alaşımı üretilebilmektedir. Fakat bu malzemelerde kullanılan yere bağlı olarak uygulanan yük, çevre şartları veya hareket tipi ile aşınmalar meydana gelebilmektedir. Aşınma tiplerinden en önemlilerinden biri de abrazif aşınmadır. Bu çalışmada, geleneksel yöntem (GY) ve eklemeli imalat yöntemi (Eİ) iki farklı tarama stratejisi (ada tarama EİAT, ızgara tarama EİIT) ile imal edilen Ti alaşımlarının (EİATTi/EİITTi/GYTi) abrazif aşınma davranışları incelenmiştir. Abrazif aşınma deneyleri için aşındırıcı olarak P800A zımpara kullanılmış ve μort değerlerinin birbirine çok yakın değerde olduğu görülmüştür. Tüm numunelerin (GYTi-P800A, EİATTi-P800A ve EİITTi-P800A) ortalama sürtünme katsayıları (μort) dikkate alındığında, EİATTi numunesinde GYTi numunesine göre yüzde 2.45 artarken, EİITTi numunesinde yüzde 1.16 artış görülmüştür. Aynı sırayla aşınma oranları ise yüzde 64 ve yüzde 51 oranlarında artmıştır. P800A-GYTi çiftinde en düşük aşınma oranı değeri bulunmuştur. En yüksek aşınma direnci gösteren numune GYTi alaşımıdır. P800A zımpara ile yapılan tüm testlerdeki Ti alaşımlarında şiddetli aşınma meydana gelmiştir.
YENİ BİR İKİLİ SÜRÜŞ EĞİTİM TABANLI ALGORİTMA ÜZERİNDE TRANSFER FONKSİYONLARININ İNCELENMESİ
Authors: KOÇ İsmail
Published: June 2023

Kapasitesiz Tesis Yerleşim Problemi (UFLP), tesislerin optimal yerleşimini belirleyen NP-zor bir problemdir. UFLP, NP-Zor problem grubundan olduğu için, bu problemlerin büyük örneklerini çözmek için kesin yöntemlerin kullanılması, optimal çözümü elde etmek için gereken yüksek hesaplama süreleri nedeniyle ciddi şekilde sorun teşkil edebilir. Bu çalışmada, problemin karmaşıklığından dolayı sürü zekası algoritması tercih edilmiştir. Son yıllarda sürüş eğitimi ilkelerine dayalı olarak geliştirilen popülasyon tabanlı bir algoritma olan Sürüş eğitim tabanlı (DTBO) algoritması UFLP probleminin çözümünde kullanılmıştır. DTBO’nun temel versiyonu sürekli problemlerin çözümünü ele aldığından söz konusu algoritmanın ikili problemlerin çözümüne uyarlanması gerekmektedir. Bunun için literatürde kullanılan dokuz farklı transfer fonksiyonu yardımıyla DTBO algoritması ikili problemlerin çözümüne uygun olarak tasarlanmıştır. Deneysel çalışmalar transfer fonksiyonlarının adil kıyaslanabilmesi için eşit koşullarda altında gerçekleştirilmiştir. Gerçekleştirilen deneysel çalışmalarda dokuz transfer fonksiyonu içerisinden ikili Mode-DTBO algoritmasının en başarılı algoritma olduğu görülmektedir. Bu sonuçlara göre Mode tabanlı DTBO algoritmasının küçük, orta ve büyük ölçekli tüm problem setlerinde hem çözüm kalitesi açısından hem de zaman açısından çok başarılı olduğu görülmektedir. Ayrıca DTBO algoritması IWO (Yabani Ot Algoritması – Invasive Weed Optimization) algoritmasına ait 3 farklı transfer fonksiyonuyla (Mode, Sigmoid ve Tanh) da kıyaslanmıştır. Karşılaştırmalı sonuçlar incelendiğinde 12 problemin 8’inde (orta ve büyük ölçekli problem) Mode-DTBO yaklaşımının IWO’ya ait 3 farklı yaklaşımın hepsinden çok daha başarılı olduğu görülmüştür. Bununla beraber, küçük boyutlu 4 problem üzerinde ise Mode fonksiyonunu kullanan her iki algoritmanın da optimal değeri yakaladığı görülmüştür. Sonuç olarak, Mode-DTBO yönteminin ikili problemlerin çözümünde çok etkili bir alternatif sunacağı söylenebilir.
YERLEŞİM YERİ PLANLAMA ÇALIŞMALARINDA COĞRAFİ BİLGİ SİSTEMLERİNİN KULLANIMI: MENEMEN (İZMİR) ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: ALKAN Anıl
Published: June 2023

İmar planı uygulamalarına veri kaynağı teşkil eden ‘’İmar Planına Esas Jeolojik-Jeoteknik Etüt’’ çalışmaları, kapsamlı saha ve laboratuvar çalışmalarıyla birlikte ‘’Yerleşime Uygunluk Haritaları’’nın oluşturulmasında katkı sağlamaktadır. Gerçekleştirilen bu çalışmalar; şişme, oturma ve sıvılaşma gibi farklı problemler sergileyen zemin koşullarının belirlenmesini amaçlamaktadır. Bu zemin koşullarına göre kent yerleşim alanlarının sınıflandırılması, kentin jeolojisinin ortaya konulmasında büyük öneme sahiptir. Çalışmalardan elde edilen arazi ve laboratuvar verilerinin Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemi (CBS) tabanlı uygulamalara aktarılması pek çok farklı parametreyi bir arada değerlendirme imkanı sunmakla birlikte karar verme süreçlerini de hızlandırmaktadır. Ayrıca, tüm zemin parametreleri ve yerleşime uygunluk haritalarının CBS yardımıyla bir arada değerlendirilmesi sağlıklı yapılaşma faaliyetleri açısından da büyük önem teşkil etmektedir. İmar Planına Esas Jeolojik-Jeoteknik Etüt çalışmaları kapsamında; İzmir İli, Menemen İlçesi’nde Menemen Belediyesi tarafından 16 mahalleyi kapsayan toplamda 9353,51 hektar alanda ‘’İmar Planına Esas Jeolojik-Jeoteknik Etüt Çalışması’’ gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bu kapsamda, zemin özelliklerinin belirlenmesi için jeofizik çalışmalar (rezistivite, düşey elektirik sondaj ve sismik kırılma) ile birlikte 123 adet (toplamda 1543 metre) sondaj faaliyeti gerçekleştirilmiştir. Karot örnekleri içerisinden seçilen numuneler; zemin ve kaya mekaniği deneylerine tabi tutulmuştur. Tüm saha çalışmaları ve deney sonuçları değerlendirilerek ilgili alanların zemin özellikleri belirlenmiştir. Bununla birlikte, zemin özellikleri CBS ortamında işlenerek kategorize edilmiş ve ‘’Yerleşime Uygunluk Haritaları’’ hazırlanmıştır. Söz konusu zemin parametrelerinin ve ‘’ Yerleşime Uygunluk Haritaları’nın’’ CBS ortamında erişilebilir olması, Menemen Belediyesi’nin ‘’Kentsel Planlama’’ süreçleri için önemli bir veri bankası kaynağı oluşturmuştur. Sonuç olarak, bu çalışmada oluşturulan veri bankasının ‘’Kentsel Planlama’’ karar verme mekanizmasının hızlanmasında ve sağlıklı bir şekilde değerlendirilmesinde önemli oranda katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir.
SCHMIDT ÇEKİCİ GERİ TEPME SAYILARINI ETKİLEYEN FAKTÖRLERİN NİCEL DEĞERLENDİRMESİ
Authors: KARAMAN Kadir
Published: June 2023

Yüzey sertliğinin pratik ve ucuz bir şekilde ölçülmesini sağlayan Schmidt çekici, kaya malzemelerinin mekanik özelliklerinin tahmini için yaygın olarak kullanılmaktadır. Yüzey pürüzlülüğü, test örneğinin su içeriği, ayrışma, Schmidt çekici tipi, test yöntemleri ve tane boyu etkisi Schmidt çekici geri tepme sayısını etkileyen önemli parametrelerdir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Schmidt çekici geri tepme sayısını etkileyen faktörleri sayısal olarak incelemektir. Bu amaca yönelik olarak, bu çalışmadan ve önceki çalışmalardan çok sayıda Schmidt çekici geri tepme sayısı değerleri elde edilmiş ve Schmidt değerlerini etkileyen faktörler nicel olarak analiz edilmiştir. Farklı mineral tane boyutlarının Schmidt geri tepme sayısına etkisi de irdelenmiştir. Schmidt çekici geri tepme sayısı değerleri için en yüksek düşüş %54 ile taze ve bozunmuş örnekler arasında tespit edilmiştir. Kuru ve doygun örneklerde ölçülen geri tepme sayısı değerleri arasındaki fark % 34’e ulaşmıştır. Geri tepme sayısı değerleri arasındaki farklar, farklı değerlendirme yöntemleri ve çeşitli test yüzeyleri için sırasıyla % 19 ve %33 olarak gözlenmiştir. N ve L tipi Schmidt çekicinden elde edilen geri tepme sayısı değerleri arasındaki fark ise %24 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Schmidt çekici testinin yapılması ve sonuçların yorumlanması için bir deneyim gerekmesine karşın, Schmidt çekicinin jeoteknik projelerin ön değerlendirmesinde hızlı, ucuz ve basit çözümler sağlayacağı açıktır.
Key Enablers to Boost Digital Health Solutions in Latin America
Authors: Morán-Reséndiz Regina , Ruiz-Arias Catalina
Published: June 2023

Background

COVID-19 has exposed the fragility of global health systems. However, the pandemic is perceived to have boosted the use of technology and accelerated digital health solutions (DHS). In Latin America, DHS can increase accessibility and provide more efficient health services. Various key players have relevant roles for innovation within the health care systems. For this study, we focused on health-tech start-ups (developers) and health care providers (implementers) who can cocreate and develop new health care solutions.

Objective

This research aimed to explore the aspects that boost innovation in the health care ecosystem in Latin America, based on the 5 key aspects of the Innovation Readiness Levels: market, technology, organization, partnerships, and risk.

Methods

For this research, a qualitative study was conducted using the 5 key aspects of the Innovation Readiness Levels. Two types of organizations were selected: health-tech start-ups (developers) and health care providers (implementers). A total of 12 professionals from Latin America were interviewed. For each interview, quotes related to the 5 aspects were selected and subclustered to find relationships.

Results

Based on the discovered relationships, 7 aspects to boost DHS in Latin America were identified: agility to respond, facilitating collaboration, building and sharing knowledge, creating user-centered solutions, economic resources and sustainability, ease of technological development and adoption, and reaching beyond hospitals. The first 4 aspects could apply to other regions outside Latin America. The last 3 are related to regional challenges in Latin America. Obstacles and calls to action were identified for each aspect.

Conclusions

To boost DHS in Latin America, it is necessary to have a complete overview of the patient’s journey and consider all the users involved to understand their needs and identify opportunities to develop new solutions. This will contribute to the improvement of health solutions and patient outreach. Future research is suggested to develop a better understanding of these aspects in the Latin American countries that were not included in this research and to validate whether these are the only key aspects needed.

Conflicts of Interest

None declared.
News Coverage of Face Masks in Australia During the Early COVID-19 Pandemic: Topic Modeling Study
Authors: Dasgupta Pritam , Amin Janaki , Paris Cecile , MacIntyre C Raina
Published: June 2023

Background

During the COVID-19 pandemic, web-based media coverage of preventative strategies proliferated substantially. News media was constantly informing people about changes in public health policy and practices such as mask-wearing. Hence, exploring news media content on face mask use is useful to analyze dominant topics and their trends.

Objective

The aim of the study was to examine news related to face masks as well as to identify related topics and temporal trends in Australian web-based news media during the early COVID-19 pandemic period.

Methods

Following data collection from the Google News platform, a trend analysis on the mask-related news titles from Australian news publishers was conducted. Then, a latent Dirichlet allocation topic modeling algorithm was applied along with evaluation matrices (quantitative and qualitative measures). Afterward, topic trends were developed and analyzed in the context of mask use during the pandemic.

Results

A total of 2345 face mask–related eligible news titles were collected from January 25, 2020, to January 25, 2021. Mask-related news showed an increasing trend corresponding to increasing COVID-19 cases in Australia. The best-fitted latent Dirichlet allocation model discovered 8 different topics with a coherence score of 0.66 and a perplexity measure of –11.29. The major topics were T1 (mask-related international affairs), T2 (introducing mask mandate in places such as Melbourne and Sydney), and T4 (antimask sentiment). Topic trends revealed that T2 was the most frequent topic in January 2021 (77 news titles), corresponding to the mandatory mask-wearing policy in Sydney.

Conclusions

This study demonstrated that Australian news media reflected a wide range of community concerns about face masks, peaking as COVID-19 incidence increased. Harnessing the news media platforms for understanding the media agenda and community concerns may assist in effective health communication during a pandemic response.
Key Enablers to Boost Digital Health Solutions in Latin America (Preprint)
Authors: Morán-Reséndiz Regina , Ruiz-Arias Catalina
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND

COVID-19 has exposed the fragility of global health systems. However, the pandemic is perceived to have boosted the use of technology and accelerated digital health solutions (DHS). In Latin America, DHS can increase accessibility and provide more efficient health services. Various key players have relevant roles for innovation within the health care systems. For this study, we focused on health-tech start-ups (developers) and health care providers (implementers) who can cocreate and develop new health care solutions.

OBJECTIVE

This research aimed to explore the aspects that boost innovation in the health care ecosystem in Latin America, based on the 5 key aspects of the Innovation Readiness Levels: market, technology, organization, partnerships, and risk.

METHODS

For this research, a qualitative study was conducted using the 5 key aspects of the Innovation Readiness Levels. Two types of organizations were selected: health-tech start-ups (developers) and health care providers (implementers). A total of 12 professionals from Latin America were interviewed. For each interview, quotes related to the 5 aspects were selected and subclustered to find relationships.

RESULTS

Based on the discovered relationships, 7 aspects to boost DHS in Latin America were identified: agility to respond, facilitating collaboration, building and sharing knowledge, creating user-centered solutions, economic resources and sustainability, ease of technological development and adoption, and reaching beyond hospitals. The first 4 aspects could apply to other regions outside Latin America. The last 3 are related to regional challenges in Latin America. Obstacles and calls to action were identified for each aspect.

CONCLUSIONS

To boost DHS in Latin America, it is necessary to have a complete overview of the patient’s journey and consider all the users involved to understand their needs and identify opportunities to develop new solutions. This will contribute to the improvement of health solutions and patient outreach. Future research is suggested to develop a better understanding of these aspects in the Latin American countries that were not included in this research and to validate whether these are the only key aspects needed.
A Deep Dive Into Instagram's Top Skinfluencers (Preprint)
Authors: Johnson Hadley , Herzog Claire , Shaver Rob L , Hylwa Sara A
Published: June 2023

UNSTRUCTURED

We characterized skinfluencers from various training backgrounds and compared their posts on Instagram featuring skin care products.
Does an App a Day Keep the Doctor Away? AI Symptom Checker Applications, Entrenched Bias, and Professional Responsibility (Preprint)
Authors: Zawati Ma'n H , Lang Michael
Published: June 2023

UNSTRUCTURED

The growing prominence of artificial intelligence (AI) in mobile health (mHealth) has given rise to a distinct subset of apps that provide users with diagnostic information using their inputted health status and symptom information—AI-powered symptom checker apps (AISympCheck). While these apps may potentially increase access to health care, they raise consequential ethical and legal questions. This paper will highlight notable concerns with AI usage in the health care system, further entrenchment of preexisting biases in the health care system and issues with professional accountability. To provide an in-depth analysis of the issues of bias and complications of professional obligations and liability, we focus on 2 mHealth apps as examples—Babylon and Ada. We selected these 2 apps as they were both widely distributed during the COVID-19 pandemic and make prominent claims about their use of AI for the purpose of assessing user symptoms. First, bias entrenchment often originates from the data used to train AI systems, causing the AI to replicate these inequalities through a “garbage in, garbage out” phenomenon. Users of these apps are also unlikely to be demographically representative of the larger population, leading to distorted results. Second, professional accountability poses a substantial challenge given the vast diversity and lack of regulation surrounding the reliability of AISympCheck apps. It is unclear whether these apps should be subject to safety reviews, who is responsible for app-mediated misdiagnosis, and whether these apps ought to be recommended by physicians. With the rapidly increasing number of apps, there remains little guidance available for health professionals. Professional bodies and advocacy organizations have a particularly important role to play in addressing these ethical and legal gaps. Implementing technical safeguards within these apps could mitigate bias, AIs could be trained with primarily neutral data, and apps could be subject to a system of regulation to allow users to make informed decisions. In our view, it is critical that these legal concerns are considered throughout the design and implementation of these potentially disruptive technologies. Entrenched bias and professional responsibility, while operating in different ways, are ultimately exacerbated by the unregulated nature of mHealth.
Ảnh hưởng của liều lượng phân trùn quế và phân hóa học đến việc cải thiện nguồn dinh dưỡng hữu dụng trong đất, sinh trưởng, năng suất và chất lượng trái đậu cove lùn dạng bụi (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
Authors: Tất Anh Thư , Nguyễn Nhựt Hào , Đặng Quốc Đạt , Võ Thị Bích Thủy
Published: June 2023

Nhằm xác định liều lượng phân trùn quế và phân hóa học đến sự thay đổi đặc tính hóa học-sinh học đất, năng suất và chất lượng trái đậu cove lùn Rado 11. Thí nghiệm được bố trí theo thể thức hoàn toàn ngẫu nhiên, hai nhân tố, 8 tổ hợp phân bón, ba lặp lại. Nhân tố A là hai mức độ phân hóa học (1) 100% NPK (144N-126P2O5-100K2O) và (2) 50% NPK (72N-63P2O5-50K2O). Nhân tố B là bốn mức độ bón phân trùn quế (0, 10, 20 và 30 tấn/ha). Kết quả cho thấy đạm hữu dụng, lân hữu dụng và tổng vi khuẩn trong đất gia tăng theo liều lượng phân hóa học và phân trùn quế. Bón 30 tấn/ha phân trùn quế giúp gia tăng pH đất, dinh dưỡng hữu dụng (N và P) và tổng vi khuẩn trong đất so với đối chứng (không bón phân trùn quế). Kết quả theo dõi ảnh hưởng của liều lượng phân trùn quế và phân hóa học đến sinh trưởng, năng suất và chất lượng đậu cove đã ghi nhận được số cành, chiều cao cây, số trái, năng suất trái và độ brix đạt cao nhất ở mức bón 30 tấn phân trùn quế và 100% phân hóa học, thấp nhất ở mức bón 50% NPK và không bón phân trùn quế. Có mối tương quan thuận giữa liều lượng phân trùn quế và phân hóa học đến gia tăng pH đất, P hữu dụng,...
PREPARATION AND IN VITRO EVALUATION OF NAPROXEN AS A pH SENSITIVE OCULAR IN-SITU GEL
Authors: DAWOOD BAYDAA Y. , KASSAB HANAN J.
Published: June 2023

Objective: The aim of this study was to prepare and evaluate a pH sensitive ocular in-situ gel of Naproxen, to increase the ocular residence time.

Methods: pH sensitive in situ gel formulations were prepared using different concentrations of Carbomer CB [0.5%, 0.6%, 0.7%] in combination with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose HPMC K40 [0.75%, 1%, 1.5%] or HPMC K100 [0.5%, 0.75%, 1%, 1.5%]. The prepared in situ gels were evaluated for appearance, pH, gelling capacity [sol-to-gel transition/in vitro], tonicity, viscosity, in vitro release studies, release kinetic analysis, and the selected formulas were subjected to rheological studies, and the finally selected formula was subjected to drug content, FT-IR studies, and ocular irritancy tests.

Results: Increasing the concentration of the carbomer polymer improved the gelling capacity and gelation time, also the higher the viscosity and concentration of the hydrophilic HPMC polymer, the higher the viscosity of the formula, which affected the release, gelation capacity and time. The overall results showed that formula F10 [CB 0.7%, HPMC K100 0.75%] exhibited excellent pH-triggered in-situ gelation time, sustained the release of naproxen for 3 h’ time with a release rate of more than 90%.

Conclusion: Ocular in situ gel of naproxen offers a potential dosage form to increase the residence time in the ocular cul de sac, decreasing the drug drainage, and increasing the effectiveness of the drug.
Is the omega ratio a good portfolio optimization criterion?
Authors: Samaniego Alcántar Angel
Published: June 2023

The Omega ratio has been widely used in the literature to optimize and search for good performance in investment portfolios.  It considers both the downside and upside potential of the portfolio with respect to a predetermined threshold, which can be fixed or time varying. Mixed results have been obtained in different markets and periods. And when combined with other performance or risk measures, its results can be improved. The proposed model restricts the omega ratio to a value of less than 470, a maximum investment in each asset of 15%, with a target annual return equal to the return of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) among the assets that make up the index. In the study period (2000-2020, rolling window with annual return per day) there is a 64% probability of outperforming the DJIA with an appraisal of 2.36, higher than the other models used (Upside potential, Downside potential, semi-variance and unconstrained Omega).
YOLO Based Advanced Smart Traffic Assistance Platform for Number Plate and Helmet Detection
Authors: Venkateswarlu K.
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Now a days road accidents are one of the major causes that are leading to human death. However the most common reason for motorcycle deaths is because many fail to confirm to the law of wearing helmet. Here is the software using YOLO V8 to recognize the motorbike drivers , who are not obeying helmet law in an automated way. The helmet and license plate detection system using YOLO V8 is a computer vision technology-based system that utilizesthe You Only Look Once (YOLO) objectdetection algorithm to detect helmets and license plates in real-time. The system is designed to improve safety on roads and highways by detecting riders without helmets and vehicles without properlicense plates. The system consists of motorcycledetection , helmet and no helmet detection as well as bike license plate recognition. The system is capable of processing image from a variety of sources, including trafficcameras and drones, and can detect the presence or absence of helmets and license plates in the image frames. It uses a deep learning model trained on a large dataset of annotated images to identify and classify objects. The output of the system includes a bounding box around each detected object and a label indicating whether it is a helmet or a license plate. The system can also be configured to generate alerts or notifications when violations are detected. Overall, this system provides a valuable tool for law.
Diabetes Prediction Using ML
Authors: Choubey Shubham
Published: June 2023

Abstract: The goal of this research is to create a machine learning algorithm-based system that is effective in detecting diabetes with high accuracy. Machine learning approaches have the potential to develop into trustworthy tools for diabetes diagnosis by utilising data analytics and pattern identification. Utilising feature selection techniques, the most pertinent elements that significantly influence diabetes prediction are found. Implemented and assessed using performance metrics including accuracy, recall, precision, and F1 Score are various machine learning algorithms, such as K-Nearest Neighbour, Logistic Regression, Random Forest, Support Vector Machine (SVM), and Decision Tree. The suggested technique works better than conventional methods, providing a more automated and effective method of diabetes detection. It could transform diabetes diagnosis, enhance patient outcomes, and enable individualised treatment plans.
Multi-use Intelligent Automaton for Fire-Detection
Authors: Vinod Vidhu
Published: June 2023

Abstract: In some critical situations, human faces challenges especially in the field of nuclear power plants, gas stations, oil rigs etc to control fire. Manual handling will become a high-risk task and sometimes result may involve loss of life, property damage and also cause severe attack to environment. As technology develops, solution to protect human and environment is not a hectic task. Here a multi-purpose fire extinguishing robot is proposed which can carry out fire extinguishing operations as well as reconnaissance missions. Proposed system can search the area, locate the fire and extinguish the fire before it comes out of control. Robot is able to navigate through the building while actively scanning for the flame. It can send various data from the sensors to the cloud technologies and received data on mobile phone. With the help of Internet of Things, it can send alert and notifications to the user about the status of the fire. The robot proposed found its application in fire extinguishing operations during fire accidents where the possibility of the servicemen to enter the fire prone area is very less.