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Standard operating procedures for mosquito vector surveillance, processing and storage v2
Authors: L Russell Tanya
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to outline processes for the surveillance, processing and storage of mosquito samples in the field. A detailed vector surveillance plan is required to guide mosquito surveillance activities. The purpose and priority for vector surveillance should be outlined; as an example, routine surveillance may be conducted to understand: · Adult vector occurrence, species composition and behaviour · Vector insecticide resistance status · Immature vector aquatic habitats The work plan should map out the entomological indicators being monitored, timelines, milestones, staff requirements, sampling sites, sampling period, sampling methods, equipment, consumables, insectary maintenance, data management and dissemination, training and administrative requirements. The work plan will need to be fully costed within an approved budget. As mosquito densities can vary greatly within even a limited area, a representative sample of the density of mosquitoes in a given surveillance site (i.e., a village or neighbourhood) requires collection of mosquitoes at multiple sampling stations (e.g., houses) to provide an accurate estimate of adult mosquito densities (Box 1). As an example, a minimum of 6 sampling stations (houses) per surveillance site (village or neighbourhood block) might be used to estimate adult mosquito densities. Depending on the resources available and size of the surveillance site, the number of sampling stations may be higher. This sampling effort is then replicated across multiple surveillance sites. A wide variety of surveillance methods can be used to capture mosquitoes, and for each surveillance method a number of different collection tools may be used. The surveillance methods selected generally depend on the particular life stage and behaviour of the mosquito species being targeted (Silver 2008). Different methods may be employed to target different vector species of medical importance. The work plan will outline the surveillance methods and capture tools chosen for each vector surveillance site.
[RETRACTED] What Is IntiuiTru IQ? v1
Authors: not provided xeniabenedict
Published: May 2022

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[RETRACTED] Open Eye Hemp CBD Gummies Reviews : Don’t Buy! SHOCKING TRUTH! v1
Authors: not provided openeyehempcbd
Published: May 2022

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Standard Operating Procedure for human baited tent traps to sample host-seeking mosquitoes v1
Authors: Staunton Kyran
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this SOP is to outline the materials and processes required to deploy human baited traps to collect host-seeking adult mosquitoes. Description:The principal behind human baited tent traps is to utilise one person as a bait to attract mosquitoes, which are then trapped by the tent structure. There are two components: the net to protect the human bait from mosquito bites, and the outer tent that retains the mosquitoes. The traps are termed both tent traps or double net traps. Target species and physiological states: Captures host-seeking females of many species. Entomological surveillance indicators: Adult vector occurrence and density as well as adult vector behaviour (human biting rate, biting time). Advantage:This method uses cheap materials and can be easily constructed. Disadvantage:This method is labour intensive, requiring two staff per tent, one to act as the bait while the second collects mosquitoes at regular intervals. Sampling period: The human baited tent traps are often deployed overnight for 12 h periods. Data:Total number of host-seeking females per sampling effort (by species). When necessary, field data is merged with the results of subsequent laboratory analyses.
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Authors: H Philipp
Published: May 2022

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[RETRACTED] Open Eye Hemp CBD Gummies *Benefits & Price* – Don’t Buy Without Reading This v1
Authors: not provided openeye
Published: May 2022

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Inclusive Learning for Children in Northeast Nigeria: Radio School Response During a Global Pandemic
Authors: Ebubedike Margaret , Boampong Michael , James Kiki , Shuaibu Hassana , Monyeh Temitope Yetu
Published: May 2022

With a burgeoning out‐of‐school population and illiteracy rate, the situation of protracted conflict and crises fuelled by the Boko‐Haram insurgency further exacerbates educational inequality for children in northern Nigeria. The Covid‐19 pandemic further deepened the “educational poverty” experienced there. This article focuses on data generated around ACE radio school, an initiative to mitigate the impact of Covid‐19‐related school closures in northern Nigeria. The initiative targeted young learners using radio as a medium to support their continued learning remotely in numeracy, literacy, sciences, and civics education. Daily learning activities were broadcasted in the local Hausa language, supported through “listening groups” that engaged local learning facilitators in the communities. Despite the known existing barriers that have been identified to hinder access to quality education in the region, including poverty, religion, socio‐cultural factors, and protracted conflict situations, our interviews revealed that parents were committed to supporting their children’s attendance at listening groups, due to the use of their mother tongue as a mode of instruction. Drawing on a conversational learning approach, we argue that understanding local conditions and adopting local solutions, such as the radio lessons delivered in these children’s mother tongue, have implications for enhancing improved learner outcomes in marginalised contexts.
HENRY DE LA BECHE’S 1829–1830 LITHOGRAPH, DURIA ANTIQUIOR
Authors: SHARPE TOM
Published: May 2022

Duria antiquior [A more ancient Dorsetshire], the famous reconstruction of life in the early Jurassic seas of southern England by Henry Thomas De la Beche (1796–1855) was prepared in collaboration with William Buckland (1784–1856) as a watercolor and published as a lithograph in late 1829 or early 1830. Sales of the lithograph were intended to provide some financial assistance to the professional fossil collector and dealer Mary Anning (1799–1847) who had discovered many of the fossils it illustrated. The published lithograph differs in several respects from De la Beche’s original watercolor and several states of the lithograph exist: an early state, simply bearing the title, and a later state with the addition of an annotated key. The early state exists in both hand-colored and uncolored variants, while the later annotated state shows several variants identifiable by narrow or wide fonts of the printed text.
MOST INTEGRATED VIRTUAL IMAGES OF THE BONES IN THE TEACHING OF HUMAN ANATOMY: ARE THERE ANY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ONLINE AND ON-SITE TUTOR?
Authors: Kazoka Dzintra , Pilmane Mara
Published: May 2022

Covid-19 situation has seriously disrupted regular traditional methods and tools for Human Anatomy teaching. In order to replace limited access to the real human bones, anatomy educators increased integration and use of virtual images in comparison with the past study processes. The present study was conducted to review 15 Human Anatomy tutors’ responses regarding the most used virtual images of the bones for online teaching from March 2020 to the end of October 2021 vs usual on-site teaching at the Department of Morphology. The interview was designed and feedback was taken from the tutors. The majority of the tutors added to their online practical classes a lot of virtual images from anatomical applications and different available resources, related directly to the isolated bones of the skull. For several tutors the searching, preparation and use of virtual images for online teaching was a novelty with advantages and disadvantages. Some tutors have used the possibilities presented by the pandemic to innovate their teaching of skull bones. Virtual images of the bones are an adequate resource for the early stages of undergraduate teaching, but the learning experience may be further enhanced by providing options for the studies with the use of real specimens.
SELF-ASSESSMENT OF OPERATING THEATRE NURSE COMPETENCE IN PERIOPERATIVE CARE
Authors: Ābele Ilona , Vīksna Laura , Gulbe Dagnija , Skuja-Petruševiča Līga
Published: May 2022

Assessment of competence level of operating theatre nurses (OTN) has a significant role in ensuring patient safety, continuity of perioperative care, and positive care environment, allowing to identify shortcomings and address them. The competence level describes quantitatively the competence in perioperative care — a set of skills, attitudes, and knowledge required for effective and safe perioperative care. A simple method to assess the competence level is a self-assessment scale; however, this method has not been used in Latvia to establish the OTN competence levelThe goal of this work is to determine the perceived level of competence in the perioperative care of OTN in a multi-profile hospital in Latvia. For this purpose, a modified perioperative competence self-assessment scale was used, based on Gillespie’s (2012) Perceived Perioperative Competence Scale-Revised (PPCS-R). The results show that OTN have a high perceived level of competence. However, the leadership subscale (which includes coordination and management) displayed lower levels of perceived competence, which shows the insufficiency of training. The results also show that certified OTN, those with more work experience, and OTN with a Bachelor’s degree have a higher perceived competence level. The scale adapted to Latvian exhibits equally good internal consistency as other versions of PPCS-R.
SCHOOLS AS INFORMATION CHANNEL TO REDUCE ALCOHOL USAGE HABITS AMONG ADOLESCENTS
Authors: Saukuma Ieva
Published: May 2022

The purchase of alcohol and the use of such substances among adolescence is prohibited in Latvia by the legal system of rights. Despite the legal ban alcohol consumption is widespread among Latvian adolescence and starts at very early age. Recent studies show that most of 15-year-olds have consumed alcohol in Latvia. In order to proactively inform and reduce alcohol consumption among young people, a number of information and education programmes have been implemented, mainly in the school environment. Most of these programmes lack an assessment. Consequently, there is a lack of data on the programme effectivity and the link of programme with young people’s knowledge and confidence in their alcohol consumption-related behaviour. The purpose of the study is to identify information channels where adolescence are most frequently gain information, to assess the level of knowledge of grade 9 pupils and its relevance to potential action in alcohol consumption situations. The empirical data of this study is based on a survey with grade 9 pupils. The results of the study show that the school environment is important information channel, but it is essential to offer a diverse information content, involving a number of experts to provide information. High levels of knowledge have a positive impact on young people’s confidence in alcohol consumption-related situations, but do not have a significant impact on alcohol trying rates.
ENSURING THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD IN PARENTS` CONFLICT: EXPERIENCES OF DIVORCING FAMILIES
Authors: Kairiene Brigita , Ciuladiene Grazina , Balionis Agata
Published: May 2022

Divorce causes structural family changes, which require specific decisions to be made. While making any decision that might have any impact on ones‘ children welfare it is necessary to consider what is best for the children, thus children should be involved in the decision-making process. This article aims to investigate what sort of challenges parents under the divorce process face while they seek to ensure that children interests would be met.In order to conduct such an investigation, a qualitative methodology is employed. For data collection, analysis utilizes the semi-structured interview method, for the analysis of data the method of qualitative content analysis is being used. The research analysed seven couples of parents, all these couples are undergoing the divorce process and has children under 18 years of age.Research‘s data reveals that it is important for parents to meet the needs of a child, to protect the child from negative effects of the divorce, to keep the child in touch with both parents, to involve the child in the changes that are caused by the divorce. However, parents have different evaluations of children needs, on one hand, some parents do consider a child‘s opinion as of utmost importance, on the other hand, some parents believe that child‘s opinion is irrelevant. It is also has been noticed that while parents aim to ensure that child keeps in touch with both of the separated parents, conflict occurs between the parents and the child and among the parents themselves. Parents usually fight with the child over a couple of issues. Firstly, children find it inappropriate to have restricted conditions for interaction with separately living parents. Secondly, it is usually unacceptable for a child to live in a household without his father or mother. Conflicts among divorced parents occur due to different approaches to childcare as well as disputes during collaboration agreement implementation.
PRE-SCHOOL TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS IMPACT OF ICT ON STUDENTS
Authors: Bilbokaitė-Skiauterienė Ieva , Bilbokaitė Renata
Published: May 2022

The application of ICT in today’s context of constant change and sustainable development of mankind is a necessity, expressed in the importance, timeliness and meaning of its integrity in the educational process for children. The latter acquire the knowledge needed for the use of ICT more deeply than adults and can easily apply it to various activities. Computer literacy is one of key aspects of societal development, ensuring the need for ICT skills for the present and future. In the face of the Covid-19 pandemic and the challenges of distance learning and teaching, the researches into the interaction of children with ICT, and especially the importance of computer games for the development and education of children, is becoming of paramount importance.The study aims to reveal the attitudes of pre-school teachers towards impact of ICT and computer games on students. The results of the research, based on the assumption, represent the attitudes of teachers on the application of ICT tools in pre-school education. A qualitative approach was applied to the study – focus groups with 48 pre-school teachers. The results of the research reveal that the ICT and computer games has significant impact on preschool children in the self-learning process, by changing their knowledge, skills, behaviour and attitudes.
RESEARCH OF ROBOT - HUMANOID CONTROL METHODS USING HUMAN BODY MOTION RECOGNITION TOOLS
Authors: Sakalys Paulius , Savulioniene Loreta , Savulionis Dainius
Published: May 2022

The aim of the research is to investigate and evaluate the repetition indices of the displacements of the robot‘s kinematic nodes, using the means of identification human body movements, using a real robotic system. The article presents an analysis of human body motion recognition tools, identifies typical application criteria that meet the requirements of robotic systems control, describes the developed physical research stand "Robot - humanoid": the robotic system is identified with the human body with two of nine-kinematic degrees of freedom hands and a two degree of freedom robotic mechanism replacing the head on which the environmental video surveillance equipment is mounted. The publication presents systematized experimental data and suggestions for the integration of research results into the process of students' practical - applied teaching in a contact or distance way.
DEVELOPMENT AND INITIAL VALIDATION OF THE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SOCIAL CAPITAL SCALE (MSCS)
Authors: Ozerska Inta , Šuriņa Sanita , Perepjolkina Viktorija , Akmane Elīna , Mārtinsone Kristīne
Published: May 2022

Social capital has been studied as one of the most important external resources that contribute to overcoming difficulties of individuals, the ability to adapt and show solidarity in times of crisis, preventive behavior. However, no specific assessment tool has been developed and validated for the measurement of social capital in Latvian. The present study aimed to develop and perform an initial validation of the Multidimensional Social Capital Scale (MSCS) in a Latvian adult sample. The developed theoretical concept based on rapid review covers such types of social capital as bonding, bridging and linking, and there are two dimensions in each of these types: cognitive and structural. Data were collected from a representative sample of Latvian inhabitants (N=1003), within a framework of the National research program “Life with COVID-19” in September 2020. As a result, a four-component structure was obtained. MSCS covers only the cognitive dimension of all three types. One type of bonding (Shared values and perceived social support for family members and close friends), one type of bridging (Perceived social support for friends and acquaintances), and two types of linking (Institutional trust and Attitude towards laws and norms). The items are internally consistent on all scales (Cronbach’s alpha ranged from .80 to .90). Discrimination indices generally meet the scientific requirements falling within the range (.20 – .80). Based on Exploratory (EFA) and Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) a four-factor structure of MSCS was confirmed (k = 16) in two samples. CFA results demonstrated that the MSCS was a valid and reliable multidimensional scale, which was invariant across both samples. The present findings indicate the validity and reliability of the MSCS for the Latvian population.
DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF SELF-CARE STATEGY SURVEY IN THE LATVIAN ADULT SAMPLE
Authors: Mārtinsone Aleksandra Karlīna , Perepjolkina Viktorija , Ruža Aleksejs
Published: May 2022

Restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic are not only known to affect communication but also to threaten people’s physical and mental health. Self-care is an important method for reducing these threats. The aim of this study was to develop a multidimensional Self-Care Questionnaire, focusing primarily on psychological care providers. The questionnaire was developed in three stages: 1. After analysis of the literature and published interviews with professionals, 172 self-cares strategies were identified and grouped into 11 main topics; 2. items were generated and a content validity of each item was evaluated by 8 experts; 3. 76 items were included in the questionnaire, which was complede by 779 participants. Participants evaluated importance and attainability of subjective self-care activities using four-point Likert scale. The main score for each activity was computed by multiplying the indicator of the first part by the indicator of the second part. Based on the series of sequental Explanatory actor Analysis, the best performing 63 items were selected and a 14-scale structure of the questionnaire were obtained. All items had acceptable psychometric properties and all scales were internaly consistent, with exception of one scale “Amusement” which did not have acceptable internal consistency. The obtained 14-factor structure were confirmed by results of the Confirmatory Factor analysis showing good to acceptable model fit. The developed questionnaire can be a useful tool for exploring and evaluating self-care strategies and can be used for both research and psychological assessment purposses, as well as for self-assessment and self-monitoring purposes.
METHODOLOGY FOR COBOTS IMPLEMENTATION INTO THE ASSEMBLY APPLICATIONS
Authors:   Technical University of Kosice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Industrial Automation Slovakia, VAGAS MAREK , GALAJDOVA ALENA ,   Technical University of Kosice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Industrial Automation Slovakia
Published: May 2022

The affordability and ease of programming of collaborative robots (cobots) is a critical factor in increasing their widespread use in many automated processes (assembly processes included). Therefore, the task of this article is to offer a suitable methodological approach to the design of a collaborative application concerning the necessary flexibility wherever a significant change or reconfiguration of the physical production environment is not required. The final solution is tested on the example of a collaborative assembly application on a manufactured object, taking into account the division of tasks between the operator and the collaborative robot. The simulation and initial testing results proved not only the feasibility and suitability of the methodology but also a significant shortening of the assembly cycle and the ability to automate the selected assembly operation.
Design, molecular docking studies and ADME prediction of 2, 5-disubstituted 1, 3, 4-oxadiazole derivatives as CYP51 inhibitor for antimicrobial activity
Authors: Jadhav Pooja Subhash , Gadekar Dipali Pandharinath , Jadhav Prerana B. , Jadhav Shailaja B.
Published: May 2022

The 1, 3, 4-Oxadiazole nucleus offers a wide range of applications in hetero cyclic chemistry, including antimicrobial medicine. A series of the 2, 5-disubstituted 1, 3, 4-Oxadiazole derivatives were designed and study was performed against the ergosterol biosynthesis as an antimicrobial target. The drug-likeness properties of the designed compounds were predicted. All the designed compounds showed good ADME properties and investigated for CYP51 inhibitory activity. According to molecular docking studies, all compounds showed better interaction with target protein and could be the potent inhibitor of ergosterol biosynthesis. The designed 2, 5-disubstituted 1, 3, 4-Oxadiazole derivatives analogs could be safer and more or equivalent effective antimicrobial agents.
Opthalmomyiasis: A rare case report
Authors: Mohanty Shushruta , Panda Sujata , Mohanty Leesa , Pattnayak Bijay Kumar
Published: May 2022

Opthalmomyiasis is infestation of eye and ocular adnexa by larva of flies. Most common causative agent is Oestrus ovis. A 10 year male child of a farmer presented to opthalmology OPD with acute onset of redness of eye since 2 days. Opthalmological examination revealed conjunctival congestion and lacrimation. Examination of bulbar conjunctiva showed small transluscent organisms with dark head seen to crawl over bulbar conjunctiva. Slit lamp examination and internal opthalmoscopy reports were normal. The organisms were removed with the help of fine forceps after applying 4% of lignocaine topically. Following fixation with formalin, a DPX mount was made and the organism was identified as Oestrus Ovis. Local antibiotics were prescribed to the patient for a week and the patient was cured.
Osteosarcoma with co-existent asymptomatic microfilaria-A rare cytological impression
Authors: Akhtar Kafil , Ekram Fauzia Talat , Usman Syeda Iqra , Fatma Lubna
Published: May 2022

Filariasis is a major public health problem in developing countries, and the diagnosis is conventionally made by demonstrating microfilariae in the peripheral blood smear. However, microfilariae have been incidentally detected in fine needle aspirates of various lesions in clinically unsuspected cases of filariasis with absence of microfilariae in the peripheral blood. Microfilariae in cytological smears of malignant neoplasms is a chance finding. Cytology can be an effective tool for detection of asymptomatic filariasis and malignancy, thus helping in disease eradication and mortality. There are reports of coexistence of microfilaria with Ewing’s sarcoma, squamous cell carcinoma of maxillary antrum and dentigerous cyst by different cytopathologists. Here we present a rare case of microfilariae in a cytological aspirate smear from left knee swelling with a malignant osteogenic tumor, osteosarcoma.
Descubrir una pasión, proteger un tesoro: herbario UPTC
Authors: Riscanevo Lida Esperanza , Patiño-Cuervo Daniela
Published: May 2022

Con esta entrevista se hace un reconocimiento a los aportes académicos e investigativos de la profesora María Eugenia Morales en el contexto de su desarrollo profesional en la Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia. Así, se hace un recorrido biográfico y anecdótico a través de un diálogo sobre aspectos que delimitaron sus intereses, los cuales permitieron identificar el herbario como campo investigativo fundamental en su trayectoria. Dicho espacio es para ella un proyecto de vida que envuelve su pasión, su entrega y su compromiso en favor de preservar y sistematizar especialmente la flora de la cordillera Oriental, con lo cual busca consolidarla como patrimonio cultural y científico al servicio de investigaciones en el área de las ciencias biológicas a nivel nacional e internacional. Finalmente, se resalta la labor del maestro formador para la investigación y su impacto en irradiar el compromiso en el desarrollo teórico y experimental de la botánica.
Developments in agrivoltaics: achieving synergies by combining plants with solar photovoltaic power systems
Authors:   Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy, Amaducci Stefano , Potenza Eleonora ,   Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy, Colauzzi Michele ,   Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy
Published: May 2022

Agrivoltaics are renewable energy systems that combine food production with electricity generation from solar photovoltaics (PV). Research and development on agrivoltaics has increased steadily in recent years to address the questions: "How is crop production affected under PV panels?" and "How can energy and food production be co-optimised on the same land?" Beneath solar PV panels, crop production can increase, decrease or remain unaltered depending on the crop species, the design of the PV system and the local environmental conditions. In dry weather and high radiation conditions, agrivoltaics can increase water use efficiency and therefore favour enhanced crop production levels. Simulation models, validated for specific conditions, would be useful to optimise agrivoltaic systems, to define optimal design solutions, to identify the most suitable crop species and to assess agronomic management strategies. Future research should develop modelling platforms that could aid agrivoltaic optimisation, and expand the focus beyond energy and food production to include farm income, food quality, biodiversity and landscape value.
Energy-smart innovation and renewable energy systems on farms: an overview
Authors:   Massey University, New Zealand, Sims Ralph E. H.
Published: May 2022

To save costs, increase productivity, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy-smart farming is gaining momentum. Direct energy inputs essential for all food production systems, both on farms as well as along the food supply chain, have conventionally been supplied by oil, coal and natural gas. Many examples exist of displacing these fossil fuels with renewable energy sources. However, project installations on-farms are not yet mainstream. Therefore the aim of this chapter is to provide an overview of the various low-carbon on-farm technologies and their potential, as well as to outline any barriers to deployment. A brief overview of energy efficiency on farms (see Part 1 of this book for more details) outlines the benefits from reducing energy demand prior to renewable energy project uptake. As an introduction to Part 2, this chapter confirms that overall there is good potential for developing renewable energy systems to meet demands for heat, electricity and transport fuels at the farm scale. Case studies of several innovative demonstrations are presented that can be easily replicated on many other farms.
The Correlation between Years of Work and Work Shifts with Job Stress in Call Center Agents in the Surabaya Customer Service Company
Authors: Sinaga Clariza Vioito , Nurjanah Ayu
Published: May 2022

Introduction: A Surabaya customer service company provides 24-hour call center services by implementing a work shift system, even though not all employees can adjust to work shifts. New employees must perform some adjustment or adaptation to their job. They must remain calm and patient in providing information and solving problems that customers convey, resulting in a very high mental needs of each call center agent. Monotonous activity and unpleasant customers trigger work stress on employees, which is marked by complaints of dizziness after work and emotional feeling. The objectives of this study was to analyze the correlation between years of works and work shifts with job stress in call center agents of the Surabaya customer service company. Methods: This study was a descriptive observational study with a cross sectional study design. The population in this study was all call center agents of a customer service company in Surabaya. The samples were 45 respondents, obtained through random sampling. Data were obtained from answered questionnaires and were analyzed using the contingency coefficient test. Results: Most call center agents had years of work of ≥ 1-3 years (53.3%). They also experienced very heavy job stress (51.1%). The results of the contingency coefficient was 0.436. The majority of call center agents experienced very heavy job stress, specifically those working in the morning shift (53.3%), day shift (40%) and night shift (60%). The results of data analysis using the contingency coefficient test was 0.338. Conclusion: There was a moderate correlation between years of work and job stress. There was a low correlation between work shifts and job stress.Keywords: years of work, work shift, job stress
HYPERTENSION SCREENING IN MULYOREJO PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER AT 2019: WHAT LESSONS LEARNED?
Authors: Fauziyah Shifa , Utomo Budi , Sucipto Teguh Hari
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Hypertension is one of silent killer that become priority on health coverage era. Early detection and risk factors related must be conduct for effective prevention.  Methods: This research aimed to detected earlier hypertension case in adult and elderly people in Mulyorejo Public Health Center (PHC), Surabaya, Indonesia. Survey was conduct from 12th to 19th November with the target adult and elderly that were visited PHC. Structured questionnary were used as a screening instrument, and examination using digital tensimeter were used as gold standard. Family history, smoking, physical activity, vegetable consumption, and fruit consumption were recorded as independent variable. Data were analyzed using chi-square test. Accidental sampling and  total 0f 100 participants were joined this research, and 10% of them classified as hypertension based on examination using tensimeter, whereas 16% participants classified as hypertension based on structured questionnaire. Result: Validity was counted, and sensitivity showed 70%, spesifity was 87.78%, positive predictive value was 38.8%, negative predictive value was 96.34%. There’s no significant relationship between the independent variables family history  (p=0.48 ; OR=1.64 ; 95% CI= 0.42<OR<6.29), smoking (p=0.21 ; OR=2.96 ; 95% CI= 0.52<OR<16.7), physical activity (p=0.46 ; OR=1.71 ; 95% CI= 0.4<OR<7.29), vegetable consumption (p=0.94 ; OR=0.95 ; 95% CI= 0.25<OR<3.62), fruit consumption (p=0.89 ; OR=1.09 ; 95% CI= 0.29<OR<4.03), salt consumption (p=0.66; OR=1.33; 95% CI= 0.25<OR<6.98). Conclusion: There’s no relationship between independent variables with the hypertension during this study. In case, much effort from health worker to conduct medical check up massively would be needed, so that hypertension not become undetected. Keywords: family history, hypertension, screening, smoking, vegetable consumption
A Comparative Analysis of a Self-Reported Adverse Events Analysis After Receiving one of the Available SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Schemes in Ecuador
Authors: Ortiz-Prado Esteban , Izquiero-Condoy Juan Sebastian , Fernandez-Naranjo Raul , Simbana-Rivera Katherine , Vasconez Jorge Eduardo , Lincango-Naranjo Eddy P , Cordovez Simone , Coronel Barbara , Delgado-Moreira Karen , Jimbo-Sotomayor Ruth
Published: May 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a lot of pressure on health systems worldwide. Mass vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 has reduced morbidity and mortality worldwide. Despite their safety profiles, vaccines like any other medical product can cause adverse events. Yet, in countries with poor epidemiological surveillance and monitoring systems, reporting vaccine-related adverse events is scarce. The objective of this study was to describe self-reported vaccine adverse events after receiving one of the available COVID-19 vaccine schemes in Ecuador. A cross-sectional analysis based on an online self-reporting 32-questionnaire was conducted in Ecuador from April 1st to July 15th, 2021. Participants were invited by social media, radio, and TV to voluntarily participate in our study. A total of 6,654 participants were included in this study. A 38.2% of the participants reported having at least one comorbidity. Patients received AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and Sinovac vaccines, and these were distributed 38.4%, 31.1%, and 30.5%, respectively. Pain, inflammation at the injection site (20,01%), and headache (16,91%) were the most reported adverse events. Women addressed ESAVIs (64%), more often than men (36%). After receiving the first dose of any available COVID-19 vaccine, a total of 19,481 self-reported ESAVIs were informed (86.9% were mild, 11.6% moderate and 1.5% severe). In terms of vaccine type and brand, the most reactogenic vaccine was AstraZeneca with 57.8%, followed by Pfizer (24.9%) and Sinovac (17, 3 %). After the second dose, 6,757 self-reported ESAVIs were reported (87.0% mild, 10.9% moderate, and 2.1% severe). AstraZeneca vaccine users reported a higher proportion of ESAVIs (72.2%) in comparison to Pfizer/BioNTech (15.9%) and Sinovac Vaccine (11.9%). Swelling at the injection site, headache, muscle pain, and fatigue were the most common ESAVIs for the first as well as second dose. In conclusion, most ESAVIs were mild. AstraZeneca users were more likely to report adverse events. Participants without a history of COVID-19 infection, as well as those who receive the first dose, were more prone to report ESAVIs.
Beach Sand Contaminated by Dog Walking? A Molecular Case Study
Authors: Valério Elisabete , Santos Maria Leonor , Teixeira Pedro , Matias Ricardo , Mendonça João , Ahmed Warish , Brandão João
Published: May 2022

Beach sand may act as a reservoir for numerous micro-organisms, including enteric pathogens. Several of these pathogens originate in human or animal feces, which may pose a public health risk. In August 2019, high levels of fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) were detected in the sand of the Azorean beach Prainha, Terceira Island, Portugal. Remediation measures were promptly implemented, including sand removal and the spraying of chlorine to restore the beach sand quality. To determine the biological source of the contamination, during the first campaign, supratidal sand samples were collected from several sites along the beach, followed by microbial source tracking (MST) analyses of Bacteroides markers for five animal species, including humans. Some of the sampling sites revealed the presence of marker genes from dogs, seagulls, and ruminants. Making use of the information on biological sources originating partially from dogs, the municipality enforced restrictive measures for dog-walking at the beach. Subsequent sampling campaigns detected low FIB contamination due to the mitigation and remediation measures that were undertaken, thereby no longer requiring MST marker-gene analysis. This is the first case study where the MST approach was used to determine the contamination sources in the supratidal sand of a coastal beach. Our results show that MST can be an essential approach to determine sources of fecal contamination in the sand. This study shows the importance of holistic management of beaches that should go beyond water quality monitoring for FIB, putting forth evidence for the need for sands also to be monitored.
An Update on Chemokine System in the Development of NAFLD
Authors: Nagata Naoto , Chen Guanliang , Xu Liang , Ando Hitoshi
Published: May 2022

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease in the world. Sustained hepatic inflammation is a key driver of the transition from simple fatty liver to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), the more aggressive form of NAFLD. Hepatic inflammation is orchestrated by chemokines, a family of chemoattractant cytokines, which are produced by hepatocytes, Kupffer cells (liver resident macrophages), hepatic stellate cells, endothelial cells, and vascular smooth muscle cells. Over the last three decades, accumulating evidence from both clinical and experimental investigations demonstrated that chemokines and their receptors are increased in the livers of NAFLD patients and that CC chemokine ligand (CCL) 2 and CCL5, in particular, play a pivotal role in inducing insulin resistance, steatosis, inflammation, and fibrosis in the liver disease. Cenicriviroc (CVC), a dual antagonist of these chemokine’s receptor, CCR2 and CCR5, has been tested in clinical trials in patients with NASH-associated liver fibrosis. Additionally, recent studies revealed that other chemokines, such as CCL3, CCL25, CX3C chemokine ligand 1 (CX3CL1), CXC chemokine ligand 1 (CXCL1), and CXCL16 can also contribute to the pathogenesis of NAFLD. Here, we review recent updates on the roles of chemokines in the development of NAFLD and their blockade as potential therapeutic approaches.
Evaluation of Tympanic Temperature, Heart Rate Variability and Finger-Foot Reaction Using VR in the Elderly
Authors: Yoshida Yutaka , Kaneko Itaru , Hayano Junichiro , Yokoyama Kiyoko , Yuda Emi ,   Graduate School of Design and Architecture, Nagoya City University 2-1-10 Kita Chikusa, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-0083, Japan,   Center for Data-Driven Science and Artificial Intelligence, Tohoku University 41 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8576, Japan,   Heart Beat Science Lab Co., Ltd. 6-6-40 Aoba Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0845, Japan
Published: May 2022

We evaluated tympanic temperatures, heart rate variability, as well as finger and foot reaction times in elderly using VR simulations of amusement park attractions. The subjects were 8 elderly people (mean age ± S.D., 75±7 year, range 61–85 year), including four females. A roller coaster, swing ride, and rotating cart were used for the amusement park attractions. Subjects were requested to wear VR headsets, rest for 3 minutes, and then were asked to run through the same virtual amusement ride 3 times in a row, which takes 3 minutes and 30 seconds. After another 3 minutes of resting, the subjects were requested to answer a simulator sickness questionnaire (SSQ). In addition, PVT and PS-PVT were performed before and after the attraction rides. Results showed that HRV were not significantly different, but time phase change of tympanic temperature showed increasing trend (P=0.095). As the results of SSQ, increasing trend of nausea was observed in roller coaster than rotating cart (P=0.097). The results of PVT and PS-PVT showed that finger reaction time was significantly faster after the swing ride (P=0.023) and foot reaction time was significantly faster after the rotating cart (P=0.034). It is considered that the tympanic temperature increases when VR sickness occurs. Work performance improved after using VR simulations of amusement park attractions. It is suggested that the moving stimulus of VR vehicles improves finger-foot reactivity and activates concentration in elderly people.
Privacy-Preserving Techniques in Social Distancing Applications: A Comprehensive Survey
Authors: Alrawais Arwa , Alharbi Fatemah , Almoteri Moteeb , Altamimi Beshayr , Alnafisah Hessa , Aljumeiah Nourah ,   College of Computer Engineering and Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia,   College of Computer Science and Engineering, Taibah University Yanbu, Saudi Arabia,   College of Business Administration, King Saud University Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Published: May 2022

During the world’s challenge to confront the rapidly spreading coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the consequent heavy losses and disruption to society, returning to normal life has become a demand. Social distancing, also known as physical distancing, plays a pivotal role in this scenario. Social distancing is a practice to maintain a safe space between a person and others who are not from the same household, preventing the spread of contagious viral diseases. To support this case, several public authorities and governments around the world have proposed social distancing applications (also known as contact-tracing apps). However, the adoption of these applications is arguable because of concerns regarding privacy and user data protection. In this study, we present a comprehensive survey of privacy-preserving techniques for social distancing applications. We provide an extensive background on social distancing applications, including measuring the physical distance between people. We also discuss various privacy-preserving techniques that are used by social distancing applications; specifically, we thoroughly analyze and compare these applications, considering multiple features. Finally, we provide insights and recommendations for designing social distancing applications while reducing the burden of privacy problems.
Studying the genotype of Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor-Interacting Protein (AIP) Gene (rs641081C>A) in ‎Iraqi Samples with Acromegaly Pituitary Adenoma
Authors: Aon Yassamen Samer Abd , Kadhim Sanaa Jasim , Al-Samarriae Abdilkarim Y.
Published: May 2022

Pituitary adenomas are the anterior pituitary tumors. Patients with an Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor-Interacting Protein (AIP) mutation (AIP- mut) tend to have more aggressive tumors occurring at a younger age. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in many studies have been related to metabolic comorbidities in the general population. Study aims investigated the role of AIP gene SNPs with susceptibility to acromegaly pituitary- adenoma, with levels of LH, FSH, TSH, Testosterone, IGF1,GH, FT4 , Prolactin hormones and blood sugar levels.  The study ‎was conducted on a group of acromegaly patients, including 50 patients) both Genders( with ‎hyperplasia of the ends, and apparently healthy control group. Genotyping of AIP gene SNP (rs641081C >A‎) was indicated significant differences in frequency percentage between the study groups. The frequency of heterozygous CA genotype was significantly (p<0.01) higher in the patients' group when compared with control. The Means of IGF1, GH, prolactin, testosterone, and FBS were significantly ‎higher in patients at first treatment than that in control.‎ While,‎  the means of IGF1, GH, prolactin, and testosterone increased  significantly in patients at last treatment than control. Patients mean level of TSH decreased significantly at last ‎treatment. No significant differences (P ≥ 0.05) were detected between study ‎groups in all other values.‎ The Means of IGF1, GH, and prolactin at first and last treatment were significantly decreased, while LH ‎was significantly increased at last treatment. In ‎patients with heterozygous mutant and wild genotype, means of IGF1, GH, and ‎prolactin decreased significantly at last treatment compared ‎to first treatment. ‎In this study heterozygous rs641081C>A showed a risk factor for susceptibility of acromegaly. Also, serum IGF1, GH, prolactin, were affected by the SNP of AIP gene within carriers of genotypes of rs641081C>A.  IGF1, prolactin and GH ‎decreased significantly at last treatment compared to first treatment.
Distributed Heuristic Algorithm for Migration and Replication of Self-organized Services in Future Networks
Authors: AL-jabr Manar , Diab Ali , AL-Diab Jomana
Published: May 2022

Nowadays, the mobile communication networks have become a consistent part of our everyday life by transforming huge amount of data through communicating devices, that leads to new challenges. According to the Cisco Networking Index, more than 29.3 billion networked devices will be connected to the network during the year 2023. It is obvious that the existing infrastructures in current networks will not be able to support all the generated data due to the bandwidth limits, processing and transmission overhead. To cope with these issues, future mobile communication networks must achieve high requirements to reduce the amount of transferred data, decrease latency and computation costs. One of the essential challenging tasks in this subject area is the optimal self-organized service placement. In this paper a heuristic-based algorithm for service placement in future networks was presented. This algorithm achieves the ideal placement of services replicas by monitoring the load within the server and its neighborhood, choosing the node that contributes with the highest received load, and finally replicating or migrating the service to it based on specific criteria, so that the distance of requests coming from clients becomes as small as possible because of placing services within nearby locations. It was proved that our proposed algorithm achieves an improved performance by meeting the services within a shorter time, a smaller bandwidth, and thus a lower communication cost. It was compared with the traditional client-server approach and the random placement algorithm. Experimental results showed that the heuristic algorithm outperforms other approaches and meets the optimal performance with different network sizes and varying load scenarios.