bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of adult attachment: Construction and validation of a hybrid self-report measure
Authors: Van Geel Rolf , Houtmans Tilly
Published: April 2022

The factorial structure of a combined set of items originating from two frequently used adult attachment measures in the field of psychopathology was examined. By employing exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis in a nonclinical sample (N = 1533), an eight-factor model emerged covering four (higher-order) dimensions: (I) avoidance vs. security (avoidance of intimacy, distrust in others, confidence in self and others) (II) anxiety (preoccupation with others, the need for approval and separation anxiety); (III) relationships as secondary; and (IV) independency. In two validation studies, the interpersonal and affective meaning of these newly formed attachment scales were examined by using instruments that accentuate agentic and communal interpersonal orientations in human contact. Multiple regression analyses indicated that almost 40% of variance in depression and 15% of variance in dissociation could be explained by the hybrid attachment scales. The results show that distrust, preoccupation, and separation anxiety may increase the risk for depression, while confidence seems to diminish it. Distrust and relationships as secondary emerged as the only two significant predictors of dissociation. Notably, close inspection of the eight-factor model challenges the original composition of several subscales of the original questionnaires involved. Possibilities to further improve and extend the multi-dimensional assessment of adult attachment are being discussed in detail.
Robust fuzzy control for non-linear systems with uncertainties: A Takagi- Sugeno model approach
Authors:   College of Engineering, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia, et al. Alsaket
Published: April 2022

This article studies the problem of robust control design for a class of uncertain nonlinear systems using the Takagi–Sugeno (TS) fuzzy models. The objective of this study is to design state feedback and an observer-based controller such that the closed-loop system is asymptotically stable. For this purpose, sufficient conditions are derived, and the corresponding controllers are designed by solving a set of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs). The effectiveness of the proposed design approach is provided via numerical simulations for a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM).
Casting Without Reduction Versus Closed Reduction With or Without Fixation in the Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures in Children: Protocol for a Randomized Noninferiority Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Garcia-Rueda Maria Fernanda , Bohorquez-Penaranda Adriana Patricia , Gil-Laverde Jacky Fabian Armando , Aguilar-Sierra Francisco Javier , Mendoza-Pulido Camilo
Published: April 2022

BACKGROUND

Acute treatment for distal radius fractures, the most frequent fractures in the pediatric population, represents a challenge to the orthopedic surgeon. Deciding on surgical restoration of the alignment or cast immobilization without reducing the fracture is a complex concern given the remodeling potential of bones in children. In addition, the lack of evidence-based safe boundaries of shortening and angulation, that will not jeopardize upper-extremity functionality in the future, further complicates this decision.

OBJECTIVE

The authors aim to measure functional outcomes, assessed using the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Pediatric Physical Function v2.0 instrument. The authors hypothesize that outcomes will not be worse in children treated with cast immobilization in situ compared with those treated with closed reduction with or without percutaneous fixation. The authors also aim to compare the following as secondary outcomes: ulnar variance and fracture alignment in the sagittal and coronal planes, range of motion, pressure ulcers, pain control, radius osteotomy due to deformity, pseudoarthrosis cure, and remanipulation.

METHODS

This is the protocol of a randomized noninferiority trial comparing upper-extremity functionality in children aged 5 to 10 years, after sustaining a distal radius fracture, treated with either cast immobilization in situ or closed reduction with or without fixation in a single orthopedic hospital. Functional follow-up is projected at 6 months, while clinical and radiographic follow-up will occur at 2 weeks, 3 months, and 9 months.

RESULTS

Recruitment commenced in July 2021. As of January 2022, 23 children have been randomized. Authors expect an average of 5 patients to be recruited monthly; therefore, recruitment and analysis should be complete by October 2024.

CONCLUSIONS

This experimental design that addresses upper-extremity functionality after cast immobilization in situ in children who have sustained a distal fracture of the radius may yield compelling information that could aid the clinician in deciding on the most suitable orthopedic treatment.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05008029; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05008029

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

DERR1-10.2196/34576
Cognitive Function, Mental Health, and Quality of Life in Siblings of Preterm Born Children: Protocol for a Systematic Review (Preprint)
Authors: Silva Wnurinham , Virtanen Eeva , Kajantie Eero , Sebert Sylvain
Published: April 2022

BACKGROUND

Children and adults born preterm are at increased risk of cognitive impairments, mental health disorders, and poorer quality of life. Epidemiological studies have shown that the impact of preterm birth extends to the immediate family members; however, existing research have focused on parents, and little attention has been given to siblings.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of the systematic review described in this protocol is to synthesize currently available evidence on the impact of exposure to preterm birth (ie, having a sibling born preterm) on cognition, mental health, and quality of life of term born siblings (index child) of preterm born children, and to critically appraise the evidence.

METHODS

This protocol outlines a systematic review designed in accordance with the PRISMA-P (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Protocols) checklist. We will include all studies that assess outcomes in siblings of children born preterm. Quantitative and qualitative studies will be eligible for the systematic review, and only studies in English will be included. Firstly, search will be conducted electronically on PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Mednar, and opengrey.eu databases and, secondly, manually in Google Scholar and reference lists. The search strategy will include keywords and synonyms, Boolean operators, and text words (ie, within title and abstract). The team of reviewers will screen the search results, extract data from eligible studies, and critically appraise the studies. Analysis will involve both descriptive and quantitative approaches. Meta-analysis will be conducted if appropriate.

RESULTS

This systematic review was registered on PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews) on December 18, 2020, and it is currently in progress. The findings will be synthesized to determine the effect of preterm birth on full-term siblings and the quality of the available evidence.

CONCLUSIONS

The evidence derived from this study will shed light on gaps and limitations in the field of preterm birth, more specifically, the effect of preterm birth on full-term siblings. In addition, we hope that understanding the impact of preterm birth on family members will inform targeted interventions and policies for those identified at high risk and how to mitigate health risks.

CLINICALTRIAL

PROSPERO International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews CRD42021222887; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021222887

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

DERR1-10.2196/34987
A Photography-based, Social Media Walking Intervention Targeting Autonomous Motivations for Physical Activity: Semistructured Interviews With Older Women (Preprint)
Authors: Robertson Michael C , Swartz Maria Chang , Christopherson Ursela , Bentley Jason R , Basen-Engquist Karen M , Thompson Debbe , Volpi Elena , Lyons Elizabeth J
Published: April 2022

BACKGROUND

Older adult women are at risk for negative health outcomes that engaging in sustained physical activity can help prevent. However, promoting long-term maintenance of physical activity in this population has proven to be a challenge. Increasing autonomous motivations (ie, intrinsic, integrated, and identified regulations) for physical activity may facilitate enduring behavior change. Digitally delivered games for health that take a celebratory technology approach, that is, using technology to create new ways to experience valued behaviors and express valued beliefs, may be a useful way to target autonomous motivations for physical activity. Formative research with the target population is needed to design compelling intervention content.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study is to investigate older adult women’s reactions to and thoughts about a photography-based, social media walking game targeting autonomous motivations for physical activity.

METHODS

During an individual semistructured interview, a moderator solicited feedback from 20 older adult women (age range 65-74 years) as part of formative research to develop a social media game featuring weekly walking challenges. The challenges were designed to target autonomous motivations for physical activity. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Two reviewers conducted thematic content analysis on interview transcripts.

RESULTS

We identified 3 overarching themes in qualitative data analysis. These reflected the playful experiences, value, and acceptability associated with the intervention challenges. Generally, participants understood what the challenges were asking them to do, proffered appropriate example responses, and indicated that the challenges would be enjoyable. Participants reported that the intervention content afforded many and varied playful experiences (eg, competition, discovery, exploration, expression, fellowship, humor, nurture, sensation). Further, participants indicated that the intervention increased their motivation for physical activity, occasioned meaningful shifts in perspective, increased their knowledge of various topics of interest, provided an opportunity to create valued connection with others, and provided health-related benefits. Participants suggested the intervention emphasize local history, nature, and cultural events.

CONCLUSIONS

The photography-based, social media walking game with relatively simple game mechanics was well received and judged to be apt to bring about a wide variety of emotive experiences. A clear, geographically specific identity emerged as a key driver of interest for intervention content. Taking a celebratory technology approach holds promise for targeting autonomous motivations for physical activity in older adult women.
Chatbot-Delivered COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Message Preferences of Young Adults and Public Health Workers in Urban American Communities: Qualitative Study (Preprint)
Authors: Weeks Rose , Cooper Lyra , Sangha Pooja , Sedoc João , White Sydney , Toledo Assaf , Gretz Shai , Lahav Dan , Martin Nina , Michel Alexandra , Lee Jae Hyoung , Slonim Noam , Bar-Zeev Naor
Published: April 2022

BACKGROUND

Automated conversational agents, or chatbots, have a role in reinforcing evidence-based guidance delivered through other media and offer an accessible, individually tailored channel for public engagement. In early-to-mid 2021, young adults and minority populations disproportionately affected by COVID-19 in the United States were more likely to be hesitant toward COVID-19 vaccines, citing concerns regarding vaccine safety and effectiveness. Successful chatbot communication requires purposive understanding of user needs.

OBJECTIVE

We aimed to review the acceptability of messages to be delivered by a chatbot named VIRA from Johns Hopkins University. The study investigated which message styles were preferred by young, urban-dwelling Americans as well as public health workers, since we anticipated that the chatbot would be used by the latter as a job aid.

METHODS

We conducted 4 web-based focus groups with 20 racially and ethnically diverse young adults aged 18-28 years and public health workers aged 25-61 years living in or near eastern-US cities. We tested 6 message styles, asking participants to select a preferred response style for a chatbot answering common questions about COVID-19 vaccines. We transcribed, coded, and categorized emerging themes within the discussions of message content, style, and framing.

RESULTS

Participants preferred messages that began with an empathetic reflection of a user concern and concluded with a straightforward, fact-supported response. Most participants disapproved of moralistic or reasoning-based appeals to get vaccinated, although public health workers felt that such strong statements appealing to communal responsibility were warranted. Responses tested with humor and testimonials did not appeal to the participants.

CONCLUSIONS

To foster credibility, chatbots targeting young people with vaccine-related messaging should aim to build rapport with users by deploying empathic, reflective statements, followed by direct and comprehensive responses to user queries. Further studies are needed to inform the appropriate use of user-customized testimonials and humor in the context of chatbot communication.
Levels of Autonomous Radiology (Preprint)
Authors: Ghuwalewala Suraj , Kulkarni Viraj , Pant Richa , Kharat Amit
Published: April 2022

UNSTRUCTURED

Radiology, being one of the younger disciplines of medicine with a history of just over a century, has witnessed tremendous technological advancements and has revolutionized the way we practice medicine today. In the last few decades, medical imaging modalities have generated seismic amounts of medical data. The development and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications using this data will lead to the next phase of evolution in radiology. It will include automating laborious manual tasks such as annotations, report-generation, etc., along with the initial radiological assessment of cases to aid radiologists in their evaluation workflow. We propose a level-wise classification for the progression of automation in radiology, explaining AI assistance at each level with corresponding challenges and solutions. We hope that such discussions can help us address challenges in a structured way and take the necessary steps to ensure the smooth adoption of new technologies in radiology.
Fundraising in the Higher Education Context: A Topical and Theoretical Literature Review
Authors: Madeo Elena
Published: April 2022

This paper aims at design a topical and theoretical literature review about fundraising in the higher education context. Fundraising is a topic that deserves a multi-disciplinary and holistic approach relating to the focus of the analysis: there are some themes that have been investigated more than others, whereas others have been objects of analysis without any theoretical framework support. Hence, literature about fundraising is still lacking and calls for further investigations and analyses. This paper aims at identifying the state of the art about fundraising literature and the gap(s) that further investigation should try to fill.
Investigating Teenage Pregnancy in Sierra Leone. Case Study: Portee Community in the East End of Freetown
Authors: Kamara Alhaji Bakar
Published: April 2022

This study attempts to answer the question related to the causes and effect related to pregnancy on the educational and holistic development of our school going teenage girls and as well as out of school going teenage girls. Firstly, this study endeavors to identify prescription of the respondent on the causes of teenage pregnancy. It also looks at the different perceptions about teenage pregnancy and the way it should be combated. The respondents also agree that parents don’t talk about the consequences of planned or unplanned indulgence of sex. Secondly, this study attempted to find out the causes of teenage pregnancy and its effects on holistic development of our country as perceived by the respondents in terms of community factor. The finding shows that the respondents agreed to all indicators stated in the questionnaire. A self-made questionnaire was employed to gather data of the study, average weighted mean was used to find out the extent of teenage pregnancy among school going teenage girls as well as out of school going teenage girls. T-test was used to test the significant difference of the extent of the educational development when respondent was grouped according age, educational attainment, type of school attended and the socio-economic status of the family. Step-wise regression analysis was used to analyze which among the causes of teenage pregnancy greatly affect the respondent educational development.
ACCESS AND USE OF PRINT MEDIA IN TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AMONG RURAL FARM HOUSEHOLDS IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: JIK NJOKU , GO MBAH
Published: April 2022

Objectives: of the study analyzed the use and effectiveness of print media in technology transfer among rural farm households in Imo State, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study are to; describe the socio-economic profile of the respondent; ascertain the access to print media by rural farm households; determine the frequency of print media in technology transfer in the study area; examine the perceived effectiveness of print media technology transferred; Identify the constraints affecting the use of print media in the transfer of agricultural technologies in Imo State, and determine the factors influencing the use of print media in technology transfer among rural households in Imo State.
Methodology: Multi-stage and simple random sampling techniques were used to select 126 farm households for the study. Data were collected with a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics and the ordinary least square multiple regression model.
Result and Discussion: Result revealed that 48.4% and 51.9% of the farmers were males and females respectively, with a mean age of 43 years, mean household size of 5 persons, mean farming experience of 29 years, mean education of 14 years, mean annual income ofN31,573.8 and majority (81.7%) were married. A majority (x̅ =2.92%) had highest access to posters and flyers (87.3%). The highest frequently used print media was flyers (x̅ = 2.9). Result also showed that the use of print media in technology transfer among rural farmers was effective although all (100%) the respondents were not giving the opportunity to ask questions. the coefficient of age, cost, farming experience, farm size household size, frequency of extension contact and access to print media significantly influenced the use of print media in technology transfer. Time-consuming (x̅ = 2.8), high cost (x̅ = 2.6), limited space (x̅ = 2.6), inaccessible roads, (x̅ = 2.3) political censor (2.6) and no interaction (x̅ = 2.5) were serious constraints to the use of print media in technology transfer.
Conclusion: The study concluded that the socioeconomic characteristics of the farmers influenced the use of print media in technology transfer that could improve their farm activities.
Used Car Price Prediction using Different Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Bharambe Prof. Pallavi , Bagul Bhargav , Dandekar Shreyas , Ingle Prerna
Published: April 2022

Abstract: A car price prediction has been a high-interest research area, as it needed recognizable effort and knowledge of the field expert. This paper mainly focuses on working of three different kind regression algorithms which are used to predict price of a used car. In this project, We have Considered number of distinct attributes which are examined for the reliable and accurate prediction. To build a model for predicting the price of used cars we have used three different kinds of machine learning techniques which comes under supervised machine learning type of algorithm which are linear regression, lasso regression and ridge regression respectively. we have used Python libraries to design GUI for our project and some other machine learning related libraries like Numpy, Pandas, Sklearn etc. we have calculated and compared the accuracies of three machine learning algorithms. The accuracies for linear regression, lasso and Ridge regression were 83.65%, 87.09% and 84.00% respectively. The final main price is predicted according to lasso regression as it gives highest accuracy amongst three different algorithms. Keywords: car price prediction, machine learning, Regression techniques, linear regression, lasso regression, ridge regression
Covid-19 Vaccination in India
Authors: Turbhekar Karan , Srivastava Aditya
Published: April 2022

Abstract: Since 16 January 2021, India has administered more than 1.24 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines. As of 30 November 2021, India has administered more than 1.3 billion doses overall, including the first and second doses of currentlyapproved vaccines. Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine (manufactured under license by Serum Institute of India under the trade name Covishield) and Covaxin (developed locally by Bharat Biotech) were initially approved by India. Keywords: Covid-19 Vaccine, Covishield, Covaxin
Survey on Brain Tumor Detection Using Image Processing and Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Dighe Prof. Akshada , Pol Vaibhav , Kulkarni Vaishnavi , Agarwal Harshali , Sapate Shreeya , Shingote Akshada
Published: April 2022

Abstract: Known to be inherently serious and deadly, a brain tumor is often a life-threatening condition because of its location in the small intracranial cavity (tissue inside the skull). Most research shows that more people in developed countries suffer from brain tumor than in developing countries. In comparison to other methods, this method accurately determines the stage and size of the tumor and identifies the stage of the tumor by analysing the region of the tumor. For this work, k-means and fuzzy cmeans are used as algorithms to segment the brain tumor. Keywords: K- MEANS, FUZZY-C MEANS, THRESHOULDING, IMAGE PROCESSING.
A Secure Approach to Autonomous Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks Using Superman Technique
Authors: Linda A. Anne
Published: April 2022

Abstract: Mobile Ad-hoc Networks or MANETs are mostly found where any fixed facilities are not available and so it is dynamic. Secure transmission of data is an important aspect in MANET. They have unique characteristics like dynamic topology, wireless radio medium and lack of centralized administration. As a result they are vulnerable to different types of attacks in different layers of protocol. To protect these networks, various security protocols have been developed. To address these issues, a framework called Security Using Pre-Existing Routing for Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (SUPERMAN) [ 1 ] is proposed. This paper presents a security framework SUPERMAN which enables data confidentiality and prevention of data loss by using AES encryption. And a report is generated at the destination side to view user details, path details and attack node details. Keywords: mobile ad hoc networks, node authentication, data confidentiality.
Numerical Study of Exhaust Manifold
Authors: Kumar Bangaru Bharath
Published: April 2022

Abstract: The Exhaust manifold is an important component which affects the performance of the I.C engine. The exhaust system for any type of vehicle consists of an exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, resonator and a muffler which is connected to a tailpipe. Exhaust gases at the end of exhaust stroke are sent to the exhaust manifold through exhaust valves. The exhaust manifold has to withstand and operate under high exhaust temperature and pressure. The design aspect of the exhaust manifold has to be done through trial and error method to find the optimum layout to extract the performance of the manifold. In this paper, we will analyse the exhaust manifold through conjugate heat transfer. Keywords: Exhaust Manifold, Solidworks, Ansys, Conjugate Heat Transfer
Vantagens comparativas reveladas e divisão inter-regional do trabalho na economia brasileira
Authors: Valverde Rosembergue
Published: April 2022

O objetivo deste trabalho é capturar possíveis mudanças no modo de inserção das economias regionais nas cadeias nacionais de valor por meio da utilização de indicadores de vantagens comparativas, desenvolvidos por Béla Balassa e aperfeiçoados por Gérard Lafay, e de indicadores de trocas intraindustriais, elaborados por Herbert Grubel e Peter Lloyd e aprimorados por Antonio Aquino. Com base no comércio inter-regional, desagregado por setores produtivos, extraem-se duas constatações. A primeira é que, em termos de valor agregado, a produção industrial continua fortemente concentrada. A outra aponta para a sedimentação de uma segunda divisão inter-regional do trabalho, que se segue ao processo de desconcentração da produção industrial iniciado nos anos 1970. Após esse período, as participações dos estados menos desenvolvidos nas cadeias nacionais de valor são reorientadas de forma paulatina para a oferta de bens semimanufaturados, de baixa intensidade tecnológica e intensivos tanto em mão de obra como em matérias-primas. Dessa maneira, mudanças significativamente importantes ocorrem na hierarquia do modo de inserção das economias regionais nas cadeias nacionais de valor, possíveis de serem reveladas somente com base na disponibilidade de Matrizes Interestaduais de Insumo-Produto.
MOLECULAR IMAGING
Authors: Editorial Article
Published: April 2022

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IMAGING IN DENTISTRY, OTOLARYNGOLOGY AND OPHTHALMOLOGY
Authors: Editorial Article
Published: April 2022

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Features of human capillary blood flow on breathing by heated helio-oxygen mixtures
Authors: Stroy A. V. , Pukhnyak D. V. , Tanova A. A. , Chebotov S. A.
Published: April 2022

The purpose of the study: to assess the features of microcirculatory blood flow.Materials and methods. A comparative assessment of microcirculation by laser Doppler flowmetry was carried out in 19 male volunteers aged 20–25 years against the background of breathing heated to 40° C oxygen-nitrogen and helium-oxygen gas mixtures.Main results. Breathing with a heated oxygen-nitrogen mixture consisted in an increase (by approximately 25–35%) of the values of the integral indicator of microcirculation against the background of a decrease in its efficiency. Switching to breathing with a heated helium-oxygen mixture «HeliOx 25/75» in all examined persons also led to an increase in the volumetric velocity of the peripheral blood flow. However, the degree of increase in the indicator (by 35–45% compared with normal breathing conditions) turned out to be significantly more pronounced than it was during breathing with a heated oxygen-nitrogen mixture. In addition, when breathing «HeliOx 25/75», starting from about the 2nd minute of breathing, an increase in the efficiency of microcirculation was observed due to an increase in the «contribution» to the blood flow reaction of its «active» (neuromyogenic) components.
Оn development of deep-sea diving technology
Authors: Motasov G. P. , Ryzhilov D. V. , Alexeenko D. A.
Published: April 2022

As a result of Soviet investigations Russia succeeded for underwater activities and deep-sea diving technologies. The appropriate means and methods were designed and produced. Deep-sea diving is based on advanced diving technique both with medical arrangement. Appropriate regulations determine safety procedures. Progress in diving depends on theoretic investigations, research and design and valid experimental studies. The scheme for deep-diving technologies development is presented.
A Display Enhancement Method for High-bit RAW Images on Low-bit Monitor
Authors: Lv Zhigang , Li Liangliang , Wang Hongxi , Wang Peng , Li Jianheng , Shu Lei , Li Xiaoyan
Published: April 2022

X-ray flaw detection is widely used in the non-destructive testing
method for industrial pressure vessels and the intuitive defect
information can be obtained through the X-ray film. Digitizing X-ray
film and realizing online evaluation of weld information is a focus in
this field. To meet the requirements of DS level in the EN1409
international standard, a 12-bit or 16-bit industrial camera must be
used to digitize the X-ray film, to ensure that the obtained
high-gray-scale image has more details and more obvious features. Due to
the low resolution of the grayscale image by the human eye, there is a
relatively large error when evaluating the weld seam information in the
grayscale image with low overall brightness and contrast. In addition,
when an ordinary 8-bit monitor displays the above grayscale image with a
high bit depth, problems, such as loss of detail information and
blurring of the image, will occur due to the mismatch of the bit depth,
resulting in greater errors. Aiming at the above problems, this paper
proposed an image enhancement algorithm for displaying high-bit RAW
images on the low-bit monitor. The pseudo-color enhancement algorithm
was used in high gray-scale weld images, and a reasonable
chromatographic mapping relationship was formulated according to the
visual characteristics of the human eye to solve the problem of
information loss caused by bit depth mismatch. Through pseudo-color
processing, the defect information and the background color of the weld
showed different colors, which was convenient for the capture of defect
information in the weld. Compared with the existing algorithms, various
indicators have been greatly improved, enriching the amount of
information and strengthening the image recognition effects.
Pain management in the right iliac fossa during the Covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Costea Daniel , Serbanescu Lucian , Badiu Diana , Ardeleanu Valeriu , Branescu Cristian , Zgura Anca , Costea Andreea
Published: April 2022

Abdominal pain in the right iliac fossa in women may be caused by a complicated ovarian cyst, adnexitis, and appendicitis. The paper analyses the characteristics of patients with right iliac fossa pain admitted during the Covid-19 pandemic. A retrospective analysis on 25 cases with abdominal pain in the right iliac fossa admitted to “St. Apostol Andrei” Emergency County Clinical Hospital Constanta, Romania between March 2020 and March 2021 was performed. In 52% of the cases, the symptomatology remitted with antispasmodics, 4 (16%) patients had cystic torsion and right adnexectomy (group A, without adnexa), 6 (24%) patients had ruptured cysts and right cystectomy, and 2 (8%) had immediate cystectomy together with appendectomy due to signs of peritoneal irritation (group B, adnexa retained). The age, the signs and the symptoms, as well as the inpatient diagnosis in group A were lower compared to patients in group B. The ovarian cyst can become a major surgical emergency if twisted or ruptured and it reaches an important vascular source, especially if it is associated with acute appendicitis, which often poses problems of differential diagnosis. The collaboration between gynecologists and surgeons is essential in the optimal therapeutic solution of these cases.
Transabdominal pre-peritoneal repair procedure (TAPP) versus open hernia repair (OHR) in the treatment of inguinal hernia
Authors: Dumitrescu Victor , Dumitrescu Dan , Stoica Paul , Draghici George , Chirca Alexandru
Published: April 2022

Inguinal hernia is a common condition, with about 30% of men and 6% of women developing this condition throughout their lifetime. Laparoscopic hernia repair procedures have become more and more important lately, due to the advantages of a fast recovery and reduced postoperative pain. The paper presents our clinical experience involving the TAPP repair procedure, compared to open hernia repair (OHR). We retrospectively compared our first 50 cases comprising patients who underwent the TAPP hernia repair procedure between January 2018 and June 2020, with 50 cases who underwent the OHR procedure in the same period. The total operation duration was 102.5 minutes in the TAPP group and 78.4 minutes in the OHR group. The average hospital stay in the TAPP group was 1.5 days with six patients requiring reinterventions for postoperative bleeding and who were discharged seven to nine days later. There is still no consensus regarding the use of tacks and/or the surgical glue, the surgeon's experience and the intraoperative findings representing a cornerstone in choosing the best repair method for each case. Laparoscopic hernia repair has some advantages over the open technique, but it can be followed by complications that can further raise parameters.
Anxiety sensitivity, uncertainty and recursive thinking: A continuum on Cyberchondria conditions during the Covid Outbreak
Authors: Mento Carmela , Silvestri Maria , Amezaga Pilar , Muscatello Maria , Romeo Valentina , Bruno Antonio , Cedro Clemente
Published: April 2022

Background. Cyberchondria is a term used to refer to excessive surfing the web looking for health care information, excessive checking behavior being related to health-related anxiety. This period of quarantine for the Covid-19 pandemic is increasing the pathological use of the internet, and the excessive surfing the web looking for health care information. Another dimension related to the Covid-19 outbreak refers to uncertainty intolerance, for this reason being necessary for the healthcare professionals to provide clear and linear information. Aim. The aim of this review is to identify the psychological correlations connected to cyberchondria in the quarantine period. Methods. Following the PRISMA guidelines, we carried out a systematic review of the literature on PubMed. The terms used for the search were “Cyberchondria” OR “Anxiety” AND “Quarantine”. Results. As resulting from the reviewed literature, there is a relationship between anxiety for one’s own state of health and cyberchondria, with negative psychological effects of quarantine, including post-traumatic stress symptoms, depression, anxiety, low mood, irritability, insomnia, uncertainty, emotional exhaustion, this condition being associated with hypervigilance, and catastrophic misinterpretation of bodily signs. Conclusion. In the light of this and according to the literature, it would be desirable that research can further explore the factors influencing the increase in cyberchondria in the future.
Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis in gastric cancer: a case report of a rare yet aggressive entity
Authors:   Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital São Francisco Xavier, Lisbon, Portugal, Baleiras Mafalda Miranda , Graça Joana ,   Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Vila Franca de Xira, Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal, Fernandes Leonor ,   Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Santo António dos Capuchos, Lisbon, Portugal
Published: April 2022

Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis (LMC) is exceedingly rare in gastric cancer. It is most commonly seen in breast, lung cancer and melanoma, and is associated with an extremely poor prognosis. If untreated, median overall survival is four to six weeks. No standard treatment for LMC exists and published data are scarce. We present two cases of gastric carcinoma diagnosed with LMC that exemplify how aggressive this condition is and how short the time lapse is to perform any targeted therapy. This report aims to raise awareness of this rare metastatic possibility in gastric cancer and its diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
Interplay between Accounting and Prudential Regulation
Authors: Bertomeu Jeremy , Mahieux Lucas , Sapra Haresh
Published: April 2022

We develop a model in which accounting information and prudential regulation interact to affect banks’ incentives to originate loans. Prudential regulators impose capital requirements to prevent banks from taking excessive risk. However, regulators cannot commit to ex ante efficient intervention and, instead, respond to ex post accounting information. We show that capital requirements and accounting measurement are substitutes when considered separately. By contrast, when considered jointly, accounting measurement and capital requirements are complementary tools that affect the level and efficiency of credit decisions. Comparative statics link capital requirements, quality of accounting information, and regulatory intervention to credit market conditions. An upshot of our analysis is that by appropriately optimizing the information from expected loss models, prudential regulators may design looser capital requirements to spur more bank lending.

JEL Classifications: G21; G28; M41; M48.
The Taste of Austerity: exploring the everyday of food aid in East Bristol
Authors:   , Jackman Lucy
Published: April 2022

This thesis examines the everyday of food aid and food insecurity in East Bristol by exploring three different community-based models of food aid – the food bank, the community kitchen, and the community food centre. Since austerity, food insecurity has increased exponentially, and community-based sites of food aid have emerged to provide much needed support for people experiencing hardship. However, where academic and political attention has been focused on the food bank, other emergent forms of food aid have been underexplored. Addressing this gap in knowledge, this thesis takes a place-based approach to the study of food aid, and explores the wider landscape of food aid, revealing how they work, why people use them, what happens in these spaces, and how they are used, in order to better understand the value, significance and experience of food aid for people experiencing food insecurity. Informed by a multi-sited ethnography built on 11 months of fieldwork, this thesis is produced using data collected through participant observation, semi structured interviews (35), a focus group, and photo documentation. Centering the voices of those accessing and providing food aid, this thesis engages with themes of precarity and power, to highlight these spaces as sites of multiplicity with the potential for care, discipline, control and sociality.
Application of Optical Analyses to Cancer Therapeutics and Diagnostics
Authors:   , Fisher Andrew P.
Published: April 2022

The extreme diversity and heterogeneity of cancer cells creates a need for equally varying analysis methods to diagnose and treat the disease. Many methods have been developed for targeting and combatting a specific cancer. The oestrogen receptor, HER2, is overexpressed in certain varieties of breast cancer and subsequently used as a target for chemotherapy antibody treatments. 1 Unfortunately, not all cancers overexpress an easily identifiable protein and are therefore limited to systemic, non-targeted therapies such as resection, radiation, and chemotherapy. 2 Here, three novel techniques are investigated for analysing cancer therapeutic and diagnostic techniques. Porous silicon microparticle (PSM) delivery methods take advantage of tumour vessel tortuosity and fenestrations to selectively deliver cancer therapeutics to tumours. In chapter 2, the previously uncharacterized rolling mechanics of PSM on endothelial cells are examined at physiologically relevant shear rates. Custom analysis software allows for the identification, tracking, and characterization of particles in flow. Tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS) in and around tumours have been prominently associated with positive patient prognoses but are difficult and time consuming to identify. In chapter 3, optical tissue clearing and 3D imaging are utilized to investigate the ability of dendritic cell (DC) vaccines and checkpoint blockade therapies to affect tumour growth in association with TLS presence in the tumour. When treated with the DC vaccine or a combination with anti-PD1 treatments, tumour growth is severely inhibited. The 3D imaging and analysis was used to correlate the tumour growth inhibition with an increase in the concentration of intratumoural T cells and of TLS present in the tumour. Optical spectroscopic imaging of biological systems has important applications in medical diagnosis and biochemistry. However, the extrinsic fluorescence of staining molecules often masks the intrinsic vibrational signals of biomolecules. In chapter 4, simultaneous spectroscopic bioimaging and photostability analysis of rhodamine 6G stained red blood cells using both fluorescence and resonance Raman imaging in a single laser excitation experiment were performed. A corresponding data processing algorithm was developed to separate the two previously indistinguishable spectroscopic signals.
ADOPTION OF BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING IN THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT LIFE CYCLE: BENEFITS FOR STAKEHOLDERS
Authors:   Faculty of Construction Economics and Management, Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, Toan Nguyen Quoc , Tam Nguyen Van ,   Faculty of Construction Economics and Management, Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, Diep Tran Ngoc ,   Faculty of Construction Economics and Management, Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, Anh Pham Xuan ,   Faculty of Construction Economics and Management, Hanoi University of Civil Engineering
Published: April 2022

Introduction: Building Information Modeling (BIM) is characterized by potential benefits at many phases of the construction project life cycle. However, no comprehensive study has been conducted to evaluate the benefits of BIM adoption and implementation for project stakeholders in the Vietnamese construction industry context. Methods: This study aimed to identify and evaluate the benefits of BIM adoption and implementation in construction projects based on the perception of project stakeholders through data collection from 159 valid construction practitioners. The reliability and validity tests were performed to analyze collected data by SPSS 22 software. Results: The results demonstrated that four primary clusters of the project stakeholders received benefits when BIM was adopted in construction projects: architectural and structural design units (10 benefits), facility management units (8 benefits), contractors (6 benefits), and owners (6 benefits). These clusters accounted for 58.954%, 5.975%, 4.682%, and 3.736%, respectively, of the variance that characterized the benefits of BIM adoption. The findings indicated that ‘improve the quality of design drawings’, and ‘minimize conflicts/changes’ were the most significant BIM benefits for architectural and structural design units, whereas ‘convenient for managing project data’ and ‘easy planning and resource mobilization’ were the top benefits for facility management units. For contractors, ‘minimize construction errors’ and ‘construction cost saving’ were the most prominent benefits. Besides, BIM brought owners such striking benefits as ‘maximize project performance’ and ‘easier to choose investment options’.
Analysis of Most Common Encryption Algorithms
Authors: Ahmed Attique , Naeem Muhammad
Published: April 2022

As the things are settled down after the emergence of technology, and this is the decade of professionalism as far as technology is concerned, security of data is the major hurdle in this race. This is the era in which data is one click away from the users, so data needs to be more secured so that it can be avoided unauthorized access. For this purpose, different data security fields have also emerged to ensure data security and confidentiality. In this survey paper we will look up all the techniques used for data encryption and after that, we compare those techniques to provide the best algorithm to ensure that data is secured. We go categorically, as in most of the cases, symmetric encryption technique is applicable and, in a few cases, asymmetric is recommended. Firstly, in our study, we compare both the techniques with each other and then compare all the algorithms working under the above-mentioned categories concerning their time, efficiency, memory usage, latency, key size, and several rounds which will result in showing the best algorithm according to input data.
Analysis of Language Style in the Novel Cinta di Dalam Gelas by Andrea Hirata
Authors: Mufarida Lilis , Tanaffasha Aghnaz Zida , Firmansyah Fido Dio Aji , Firmansyah Handika Dewa Tengku
Published: April 2022

This study aims to explain the function of language style based on the direct and indirect meaning found in the novel entitled Cinta di Dalam Gelas by Andrea Hirata. Analysis of language style is chosen to find out the author's characteristics and understand why the author tends to use certain words or expressions in their literary works. The research method used in the study is a type of descriptive-qualitative with stylistic approach. The data collection used is reading the text of Cinta di Dalam Gelas novel repeatedly, then writing evidence in the novel containing the use of language style on the data source. The technique of analyzing data using by finding the data, reducing data, displaying data, analyzing data according to the types of language style, then describing the result of the finding data providing statements from the theory that used. The research finding of this study shows that language style based on the direct and indirect meaning found consists of two kinds, namely rhetorical language style and figurative language style. Rhetorical languages style is composed of Alliteration, Assonance, Rhetoric, Pleonasm, Paradox, Hyperbole, and Litotes. Meanwhile, the figurative language style is crafted of Association, Metaphor, Metonymy, Irony, and Sarcasm.
Keindahan yang Semu: Analisis Dekonstruksi Derrida
Authors: Pangesti Nesa Riska , Putra Candra Rahma Wijaya , Hiasa Fina , Andriani Yeni Yulia
Published: April 2022

This research is motivated by the problems of beauty and normality that develop in society. Women are often seen as objects that must be judged and contested for their beauty. Beautiful and normal is considered a solid and patent construction. However, the meaning of beautiful and normal is not stable. The purpose of this study is to deconstruct the structure that is considered to be established regarding beauty and normality. The method used to deconstruct this structure is the deconstruction method offered by Derrida. The data source of this research is the novel Maya by Ayu Utami, while the data in this study are words, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs that contain discourses of beauty and normalcy in the novel Maya. Furthermore, data analysis is carried out through the study of binary oppositions to then look for the hierarchical structure in the binary oppositions. After obtaining the binary opposition and hierarchical structure, then the deconstruction process is carried out. The results obtained in this study include the normative structure of beauty and normality in the novel Maya, binary opposition in the novel Maya, and the deconstruction of beauty and normal in the novel Maya.