bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DOES MACHINE LEARNING PREDICTION DAMPEN THE INFORMATION ASYMMETRY FOR NON-LOCAL INVESTORS?
Authors: Jung Jinwoo , Kim Jihwan , Jin Changha
Published: November 2022

In this study, we examine the prediction accuracy of machine learning methods to estimate commercial real estate transaction prices. Using machine learning methods, including Random Forest (RF), Gradient Boosting Machine (GBM), Support Vector Machine (SVM), and Deep Neural Networks (DNN), we estimate the commercial real estate transaction price by comparing relative prediction accuracy. Data consist of 19,640 transaction-based office properties provided by Costar corresponding to the 2004–2017 period for 10 major U.S. CMSA (Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area). We conduct each machine learning method and compare the performance to identify a critical determinant model for each office market. Furthermore, we depict a partial dependence plot (PD) to verify the impact of research variables on predicted commercial office property value. In general, we expect that results from machine learning will provide a set of critical determinants to commercial office price with more predictive power overcoming the limitation of the traditional valuation model. The result for 10 CMSA will provide critical implications for the out-of-state investors to understand regional commercial real estate market.
LISA Gravitational Wave Sources in a Time-varying Galactic Stochastic Background
Authors: Digman Matthew C. , Cornish Neil J.
Published: November 2022

A unique challenge for data analysis with the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) is that the noise backgrounds from instrumental noise and astrophysical sources will change significantly over both the year and the entire mission. Variations in the noise levels will be on timescales comparable to, or shorter than, the time most signals spend in the detector’s sensitive band. The variation in the amplitude of the galactic stochastic GW background from galactic binaries as the antenna pattern rotates relative to the galactic center is a particularly significant component of the noise variation. LISA’s sensitivity to different source classes will therefore vary as a function of sky location and time. The variation will impact both overall signal-to-noise and the efficiency of alerts to EM observers to search for multimessenger counterparts.
Expanding the geographical distribution of Blastobotrys malaysiensis (Saccharomycetales) beyond the Asian continent – a cave fungus first reported in the Americas
Authors: Ferreira de Sá Antônio Sérgio , Leonardo-Silva Lucas , Xavier-Santos Solange
Published: November 2022

Saccharomycetales are ascomycetic yeasts and, amongst them, the genus Blastobotrys has approximately 30 known species. Blastobotrys malaysiensis is a yeast species, described from cave samples, known until then only from Malaysia. In this study, we characterise a new strain and report the second occurrence record of this species. Here, Blastobotrys malaysiensis URM 8507/SXS 675, was collected from sediments samples from a cave in the Parque Estadual de Terra Ronca (PETER) in Goiás, Brazil. Phylogenetic analyses revealed strong support with the sequence of the species type, as well as with other species of the clade. This new record contributes by providing new molecular data for the species and expanding the knowledge of its distribution beyond the Asian continent.

First record of a yeast for the American continent and its second mention for the world.
Etanercept Withdrawal and Retreatment in Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis: Results of RE-EMBARK, an Open-Label Phase IV Trial
Authors: Van den Bosch Filip , Wei James Cheng-Chung , Nash Peter , Blanco Francisco J. , Graham Daniela , Zang Chuanbo , Arthur Edmund , Borlenghi Cecilia , Tsekouras Vassilis , Vlahos Bonnie , Deodhar Atul
Published: November 2022

Objective

RE-EMBARK investigated etanercept (ETN) withdrawal and retreatment in patients with nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) achieving inactive disease.

Methods

Patients received ETN and a background nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug for 24 weeks in period 1 (P1); those achieving inactive disease (Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score [ASDAS] with C-reactive protein [CRP] < 1.3) discontinued ETN for 40 weeks or less (period 2 [P2]). Patients who flared (ASDAS with erythrocyte sedimentation rate [ESR] ≥ 2.1) were retreated for 12 weeks in period 3 (P3). The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients with inactive disease who flared within 40 weeks of ETN withdrawal. Baseline characteristics were analyzed post hoc as predictors of maintenance and regaining of inactive disease, respectively, using univariate logistic and stepwise multivariable logistic regression models.

Results

The proportion of patients experiencing flare following ETN withdrawal (P2) increased from 22.3% (25/112) after 4 weeks to 67% (77/115) after 40 weeks; 74.8% (86/115) experienced flare at any time during P2. Median time to flare was 16.1 weeks. Most patients (54/87, 62.1%) who were retreated with ETN in P3 reachieved inactive disease. Absence of both sacroiliitis detected on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and high-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) > 3 mg/L at baseline predicted inactive disease maintenance in P2 following ETN withdrawal in multivariable analysis; male sex and age younger than 40 years predicted regaining of inactive disease in P3 after flare/retreatment. There were no unexpected safety signals.

Conclusion

Approximately 25% of patients maintained inactive disease for 40 weeks after discontinuing ETN. Absence of both MRI sacroiliitis and high hs-CRP at baseline predicted response maintenance after ETN withdrawal. (ClinicalTrials.gov:NCT02509026)
Genome-Wide Sequencing Identified Rare Genetic Variants for Childhood-Onset Monogenic Lupus
Authors: Misztal Melissa C. , Liao Fangming , Couse Madeline , Cao Jingjing , Dominguez Daniela , Lau Lynette , Marshall Christian R. , Naumenko Sergey , Knight Andrea M. , Levy Deborah M. , Hiraki Linda T.
Published: November 2022

Objective

Genetics play an important role in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) pathogenesis. We calculated the prevalence of rare variants in known monogenic lupus genes among children suspected of monogenic lupus.

Methods

We completed paired-end genome-wide sequencing (whole genome sequencing [WGS] or whole exome sequencing) in patients suspected of monogenic lupus, and focused on 36 monogenic lupus genes. We prioritized rare (minor allele frequency < 1%) exonic, nonsynonymous, and splice variants with predicted pathogenicity classified as deleterious variants (Combined Annotation Dependent Depletion [CADD], PolyPhen2, and Sorting Intolerant From Tolerant [SIFT] scores). Additional filtering restricted to predicted damaging variants by considering reported zygosity. In those with WGS (n = 69), we examined copy number variants (CNVs) > 1 kb in size. We created additive non-HLA and HLA SLE genetic risk scores (GRSs) using common SLE-risk single-nucleotide polymorphisms. We tested the relationship between SLE GRSs and the number of rare variants with multivariate logistic models, adjusted for sex, ancestry, and age of diagnosis.

Results

The cohort included 71 patients, 80% female, with a mean age at diagnosis of 8.9 (SD 3.2) years. We identified predicted damaging variants in 9 (13%) patients who were significantly younger at diagnosis compared to those without a predicted damaging variant (6.8 [SD 2.1] years vs 9.2 [SD 3.2] years,P= 0.01). We did not identify damaging CNVs. There was no significant association between non-HLA or HLA SLE GRSs and the odds of carrying ≥ 1 rare variant in multivariate analyses.

Conclusion

In a cohort of patients with suspected monogenic lupus who underwent genome-wide sequencing, 13% carried rare predicted damaging variants for monogenic lupus. Additional studies are needed to validate our findings.
COVID-19 Vaccination as a Trigger of IgA Vasculitis: A Global Pharmacovigilance Study
Authors: Ramdani Yanis , Largeau Bérenger , Jonville-Bera Annie-Pierre , Maillot François , Audemard-Verger Alexandra
Published: November 2022

Objective

IgA vasculitis (IgAV) can occur after vaccination. We aimed to assess a potential safety signal on the association between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines and IgAV.

Methods

Cases of IgAV involving COVID-19 vaccines were retrieved in VigiBase. Disproportionate reporting was assessed using the Bayesian information component (IC) with all other drugs and vaccines as control groups.

Results

Three hundred thirty patients with de novo IgAV from 24 countries were included, mostly from the United States (193/330, 58%). Fifty percent (163/328) were female and median age was 32 years (IQR 15-59), of which 33% (84/254) were young (1-17 yrs). Median time to onset of IgAV was 7 days (IQR 2-16; n = 256) and 85% (280/330) of patients were vaccinated with mRNA vaccines. Seriousness was reported in 188/324 (58%) cases. Sixty-five percent (95/147) recovered and 1% (2/147) died. A positive rechallenge was reported for 3 of 4 patients (75%). A total of 996 cases of IgAV were identified with other vaccines. There was a small significant increase in IgAV reporting with COVID-19 vaccines compared with all other drugs (IC 0.22, 95% credible interval [CrI] 0.04 to 0.35). No disproportionality signal was found between COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccines (IC −1.42, 95% CrI −1.60 to −1.28). There was no significant difference between mRNA vaccines and viral vector COVID-19 vaccines. Men and children had a significant overreporting of IgAV compared with women and adults, respectively.

Conclusion

This study provides reassuring results regarding the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in the occurrence of IgAV compared to other vaccines.
Effect of Communicative and Critical Health Literacy on Trust in Physicians Among Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): The TRUMP2-SLE Project
Authors: Oguro Nao , Yajima Nobuyuki , Miyawaki Yoshia , Yoshimi Ryusuke , Shimojima Yasuhiro , Sada Ken-ei , Hayashi Keigo , Shidahara Kenta , Sakurai Natsuki , Hidekawa Chiharu , Kishida Dai , Ichikawa Takanori , Ishikawa Yuichi , Kurita Noriaki
Published: November 2022

Objective

Patients who trust their physicians have been shown to demonstrate good medication adherence, self-management, and favorable disease outcomes. This study examines how trust in physicians is affected by functional health literacy (HL) and by broader concepts of HL, including communicative HL and critical HL, among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study using baseline data from the Trust Measurement for Physicians and Patients with SLE (TRUMP2-SLE) study, an ongoing multicenter cohort study conducted at 5 academic centers. The 14-item Functional, Communicative, and Critical Health Literacy Scale assessed the 3 dimensions of HL; each item of the scale was scored on a 4-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 to 4. Outcomes were trust in one’s physician and trust in physicians in general using the 5-item Wake Forest Physician Trust Scale, which ranged from 0 to 100 points. General linear models were fit.

Results

A total of 362 patients with SLE were included. Trust in one’s physician increased with higher functional and communicative HL (per 1-point increase: mean difference 3.39, 95% CI 0.39-6.39, and mean difference 5.88, 95% CI 2.04-9.71, respectively). Trust in physicians in general increased with higher communicative HL and decreased with higher critical HL (per 1-point increase: mean difference 7.09, 95% CI 2.34-11.83, and mean difference −6.88, 95% CI −11.72 to −2.04, respectively). Longer internet use was associated with both higher communicative and critical HL.

Conclusion

The findings suggest that rheumatologists need to improve their communication to match each patient’s HL, which may foster trust and lead to improved self-management and outcomes in SLE. They also suggest that the formation of the rheumatologist-patient relationship may negate the effect of high critical HL in building trust.
Screening, Monitoring, and Treating Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis-Associated Uveitis: Visualizing Better Outcomes
Authors: Angeles-Han Sheila T. , Srivastava Sunil K.
Published: November 2022

Noninfectious ocular inflammatory disease, or uveitis, is a common and devastating complication of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). As many as 20% of children with JIA develop JIA-associated uveitis (JIA-U), and 50% experience ocular complications that can lead to damage.1,2
Relationships between dietary diversity and gut microbial diversity in the elderly
Authors: Amamoto R. , Shimamoto K. , Suwa T. , Park S. , Matsumoto H. , Shimizu K. , Katto M. , Makino H. , Matsubara S. , Aoyagi Y.
Published: November 2022

Diet is considered as a major driver of gut microbiota composition. However, little is known about the relationship between overall dietary balance and gut microbiota, especially in the elderly. Here, using the Quantitative Index for Dietary Diversity (QUANTIDD), we analysed the relationships between dietary diversity and gut microbiota diversity in 445 Japanese subjects aged 65-90 years. We also examined the effect of age by comparing the young-old group aged 65 to 74 years (<75 years group; n=246) and the old-old group aged 75 years and older (≥75 years group; n=199). QUANTIDD showed significant positive relationships with Pielou’s evenness and Shannon indices, two α-diversity indices related to the uniformity of species distribution. This suggests that a more diverse diet is associated with a more uniform abundance of various bacterial groups, rather than a greater variety of gut bacteria. QUANTIDD also showed significant positive associations with the abundance of Anaerostipes, Eubacterium eligens group, and Eubacterium ventriosum group, which produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and are beneficial to health. Negative association was found with the abundance of Ruminococcus gnavus group, which produces inflammatory polysaccharides. Positive associations between QUANTIDD and α-diversity indices or the abundance of specific bacterial groups were identified among all subjects and in the <75 years group, but not in the ≥75 years group. Our results suggest that dietary diversity contributes to the diversity of the gut microbiota and increases the abundance of SCFAs-producing bacteria, but only up to a certain age. These findings help to understand the complex relationship between diet and gut microbiota, and provide hints for specific dietary interventions to promote beneficial gut microbiota in the elderly.
Physical exercise promotes memory function in diabetes mellitus rats: a look at glucagon like peptide-1 and glucagon like peptide-1 receptor
Authors: Andraini T. , Mardatillah J. , Kartinah N.T. , Paramita N. , Santoso D.I.S. , Yolanda S. , Puspasari B.C. , Rusli H.
Published: November 2022

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder associated with declining of memory function. Glucagon like peptide-1 (GLP-1) has a role on memory function; binding of GLP-1 and GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R) can enhance synaptic plasticity. Physical exercise has effect in increasing GLP-1 levels mediated by interleukin (IL)-6 in plasma. However, the effect of physical exercise on GLP-1 and GLP-1R in hippocampus is still unclear. Therefore, we investigated the effect of continuous and interval training on memory function through GLP-1/GLP-1R and its relation to hippocampal IL-6 of DM rats. This was an experimental study using 8-week-old Wistar rats, divided into four groups: normal control (Con); DM control (ConDM); DM with continuous training (DM-CT); and DM with interval training (DM-IT). DM-CT and DM-IT rats were trained six times a week for six weeks. All rats performed the forced alteration Y-maze test to verify spatial memory function. We analysed GLP-1 and IL-6 level by ELISA and GLP-1R by RT-PCR. We found decreased spatial memory function in DM rats accompanied by decreased hippocampal GLP-1 and GLP-1R. Physical exercise promote memory function in DM rats associated with restoration of hippocampal GLP-1 or GLP-1R level. The GLP-1 level is associated with hippocampal IL-6 level. Continuous training slightly increases GLP-1 level while interval training can maintain expression of hippocampal GLP-1R in DM rats. Our findings suggest that physical exercise may promote memory function by slightly increase the level of hippocampal GLP-1 and maintaining expression hippocampal GLP-1R.
The impact of body position on measurement of equine lumbar and hindquarter volume using 3-dimensional scans
Authors: Borer-Matsui A. , Donnelly C.G. , Valberg S.J.
Published: November 2022

Well-developed musculature is important for performance yet difficult to quantify. Recently, we validated infrared 3-dimensional (3-D) photonic scanning as an accurate measure of body volume and proxy for regional muscle mass in horses. Our current objective was to determine the impact of body position on measures of lumbar (LV) and hindquarter (HQV) volume. Anatomic markers were placed on 8 horses, positioned at: (1) four hooves square, (2) neck turned ~25°, (3) head raised mean 17 cm, (4) one hind hoof (HH) forward 14±5 cm, (5) a front and contralateral HH ~15 cm all offset, (6) one HH resting. A handheld Occipital Structure Sensor photonic scanner, iPad, Skanect and Materialise 3-Matic programs captured LV and HQV. Measured LV and HQV for whole, same and opposite-side with altered head positions and whole LV and HQV with altered HH positions were compared to volume standing square using repeated measures ANOVA. The volumes of the opposite-side or same-side with altered HH positions were compared to the corresponding side when square using a paired t test with multiple test correction (P<0.017). Head elevated negatively impacted measured left LV (-10% difference,P=0.1) compared to square, however, differences were not significant. Head turned did not impact measured LV. Resting HH significantly increased measured whole (18%,P=0.04) and same-side LV (49%,P=0.001) versus square but not the opposite-side LV. One HH forward (whole 16%,P=0.02; same-side 19%,P=0.01) or all offset (whole 14%,P=0.002; same-side 27%,P=0.0001) significantly increased measured whole or same-side LV versus square. Measured HQV was not impacted by head elevated or limb position but was 2% higher on the opposite-side of the turned head (P=0.01). We conclude that alterations in body position have minimal impact on measured HQV, whereas accurate assessment of LV requires horses stand squarely.
Leisure-time regular exercise and prevention of the side effects of immune system activity in middle-aged healthy subjects
Authors: Moghaddam S.R. Rahimi , Mehrabani J. , Berahman H. , Elmieh A. , Chafy M.R. Fadaei
Published: November 2022

Regular exercise is recommended to improve immune system function and antioxidant activity, while conversely, it may cause inflammation by increasing neutrophil-derived main enzyme, myeloperoxidase, which produces reactive oxygen species. The present study aimed to investigate changes in myeloperoxidase level, its influence on total oxidant status, and the capacity of the antioxidant defence system to counteract oxidative stress in middle-aged men participating in leisure-time regular exercise compared to untrained peer subjects. Twenty trained (age 53.58±2.94 years, body mass index (BMI) 25.47±1.6) and 17 untrained (age 54.17±2.83 years, BMI 27.83±1.12) healthy middle-aged men participated in this study [Rasht, Gilan, Iran]. Participants performed a modified Bruce treadmill test as a model of progressive exercise training. Blood samples were taken before, immediately after, and one hour after the end of the test. A mixed ANOVA and Bonferroni post hoc test was used for the analysis of variables. A significant difference was observed in myeloperoxidase levels between groups, while the trained group showed a significantly lower concentration than the untrained group (P<0.018). This result was also consistent with the lower total oxidant status in this group (P<0.001). Total antioxidant capacity changed significantly in both groups with higher concentration in the trained group (P<0.001). The leisure-time regular exercise can reduce myeloperoxidase concentration and total oxidant status in healthy middle-aged men while increasing the total antioxidant capacity, which may potentially protect them from the side effects of immune system activity induced by exercise training.
Penile Filler Injection Leading to Silicone Embolism Syndrome and Paracentral Acute Middle Maculopathy
Authors: Echegaray Jose J. , Echegaray Patricia M. , Townsend-Pico William
Published: November 2022

A 31-year-old male with acute blurred vision and respiratory distress occurring three days after a penile filler injection was found to have outer plexiform layer hyperreflectivity on optical coherence tomography (OCT), consistent with paracentral acute middle maculopathy (PAMM). He was diagnosed with diffuse bilateral pneumonitis and silicone embolism syndrome requiring inpatient management. Following systemic stabilization, his vision and OCT findings improved. PAMM may be associated with silicone embolism syndrome in the presence of acute central scotomas and minimal retinal findings. Penile filler injections could contribute to retinal vaso-occlusion via an embolic process. PAMM may be self-limited and result in functional vision.

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Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina
2022;53:635–638.]
Describing Adverse Events Associated with Bilateral Same-Day Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implants
Authors: Dinh Russel H. , Moushmoush Obadah , Kolyvas Peter , Jacobsen Brad A. , Mathai Mariam , Sanghavi Kavya , Levinson Joshua D. , Do Brian K.
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:

To explore the incidence of adverse events after bilateral same-day intravitreal 0.7-mg dexamethasone implant (SDIDI) injections.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

We performed an IRB approved, single-center, retrospective review of patients receiving bilateral SDIDI injections from January 1, 2016 to October 31, 2021 and reviewed adverse events that occurred within 3 months of injection.

RESULTS:

A total of 206 bilateral (412 eyes) SDIDI injections were performed in 59 patients. Ocular hypertension or the addition of intraocular pressure (IOP) lowering drops occurred in 121 (29.4%) eyes after IDI. Two (0.5%) eyes required glaucoma drainage surgeries. Of the 117 phakic eyes, 32 (27.4%) had progression of cataract or cataract extraction. There were two (0.5%) episodes of vitreous hemorrhage and one (0.2%) retinal tear with retinal detachment. There were no cases of endophthalmitis.

CONCLUSION:

Serious complication rates after bilateral same-day IDI injections appears low. Increased IOP that requires intervention can occur.

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Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina
2022;53:612–618.]
Reusable Fundus Model for Laser Retinopexy Simulation and Training
Authors: Hudson Julia L. , Salazar Humberto , Kunkler Anne L. , Fan Kenneth C. , Sridhar Jayanth S.
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:

To describe a simulation technique for laser barrier retinopexy as an option for ophthalmologists in training to practice slit lamp and laser indirect ophthalmoscopy (LIO) retinopexy.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A commercially available fundus model and laser printer labels were used to simulate laser retinopexy of horseshoe tears (HST). At two time points, seven first-year residents and seven second-year residents were asked to complete three rows of laser burns around HSTs and the times were recorded.

RESULTS:

Second-year residents completed simulated retinopexies in less time than first-year residents on both the slit lamp (
P
= .001) and with LIO (
P
= .001). Second-year residents were also statistically more efficient when retested at the second time point (
P
= .003 and
P
= .005, slit lamp and LIO, respectively).

CONCLUSION:

This novel educational model is able to capture differences in training level and increased experience among ophthalmology trainees, and may be beneficial as part of a structured teaching program.

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Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina
2022;53:606–609.]
Multimodal Retinal Imaging Findings in Two Cousins With VCAN-Related Vitreoretinopathy or Wagner Disease
Authors: Parra M. Margarita , Spoth Emily , Ronquillo Cecinio C. , Henderson Robert , Hartnett M. Elizabeth
Published: November 2022

Wagner disease is a rare, nonsyndromic vitreoretinopathy caused by autosomal dominant variants in the versican (VCAN) gene. It is associated with abnormalities of the vitreoretinal interface that can lead to peripheral traction and retinal detachments, which also occur in other vitreoretinopathies such as X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS), familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR) and Stickler syndrome. There is variability in the clinical phenotype in Wagner disease potentially due to variants in VCAN gene variants. In this article, we report a family harboring the VCAN c.9265+1G>C variant and describe the clinical and retinal findings in two members.

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Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina
2022;53:639–643.]
Extended Moreno-García cosine products
Authors: Reynolds Robert
Published: November 2022

The Moreno-García cosine product is extended to evaluate an extensive number of trigonometric products previously published. The products are taken over finite and infinite domains defined in terms of the Hurwitz-Lerch Zeta function, which can be simplified to composite functions in special cases of integer values of the parameters involved. The results obtained include generalizations of finite and infinite products cosine functions, in certain cases raised to a complex number power.
TwinsReID: Person re-identification based on twins transformer's multi-level features
Authors: Jin Keying , Zhai Jiahao , Gao Yunyuan
Published: November 2022

In the traditional person re-identification model, the CNN network is usually used for feature extraction. When converting the feature map into a feature vector, a large number of convolution operations are used to reduce the size of the feature map. In CNN, since the receptive field of the latter layer is obtained by convolution operation on the feature map of the previous layer, the size of this local receptive field is limited, and the computational cost is large. For these problems, combined with the self-attention characteristics of Transformer, an end-to-end person re-identification model (twinsReID) is designed that integrates feature information between levels in this article. For Transformer, the output of each layer is the correlation between its previous layer and other elements. This operation is equivalent to the global receptive field because each element needs to calculate the correlation with other elements, and the calculation is simple, so its cost is small. From these perspectives, Transformer has certain advantages over CNN's convolution operation. This paper uses Twins-SVT Transformer to replace the CNN network, combines the features extracted from the two different stages and divides them into two branches. First, convolve the feature map to obtain a fine-grained feature map, perform global adaptive average pooling on the second branch to obtain the feature vector. Then divide the feature map level into two sections, perform global adaptive average pooling on each. These three feature vectors are obtained and sent to the Triplet Loss respectively. After sending the feature vectors to the fully connected layer, the output is input to the Cross-Entropy Loss and Center-Loss. The model is verified On the Market-1501 dataset in the experiments. The mAP/rank1 index reaches 85.4%/93.7%, and reaches 93.6%/94.9% after reranking. The statistics of the parameters show that the parameters of the model are less than those of the traditional CNN model.
Robust adaptive neural network integrated fault-tolerant control for underactuated surface vessels with finite-time convergence and event-triggered inputs
Authors: Meng Xiangfei , Zhang Guichen , Zhang Qiang
Published: November 2022

In this paper, we study the trajectory tracking control of underactuated surface vessels(USVs) subject to actuator faults, uncertain dynamics, unknown environmental disturbances, and communication resource constraints. Considering that the actuator is prone to bad faults, the uncertainties formed by the combination of fault factors, dynamic uncertainties and external disturbances are compensated by a single online updated adaptive parameter. In the compensation process, we combine the robust neural-damping technology with the minimum learning parameters (MLPs), which improves the compensation accuracy and reduces the computational complexity of the system. To further improve the steady-state performance and transient response of the system, finite-time control (FTC) theory is introduced into the design of the control scheme. At the same time, we adopt the event-triggered control (ETC) technology, which reduces the action frequency of the controller and effectively saves the remote communication resources of the system. The effectiveness of the proposed control scheme is verified by simulation. Simulation results show that the control scheme has high tracking accuracy and strong anti-interference ability. In addition, it can effectively compensate for the adverse influence of fault factors on the actuator, and save the remote communication resources of the system.
Remote Education Trajectories for Learners with Special Needs During the Covid-19 Outbreak
Authors: Zdravkova Katerina , Dalipi Fisnik , Krasniqi Venera
Published: November 2022

In order to stop the COVID-19 virus spreading, most universities replaced traditional in-class education with remote teaching and learning. The whole situation was stressful for all, particularly for the students with special needs. It seems that these students were literally abandoned, and many differently abled students completely missed out on their education. Learning results of those who were enabled remote learning significantly decreased, which additionally undermined their already present low self-esteem. To resolve the dilemma whether the essential groundwork for inclusiveness exists, this paper examines the accessibility of learning management systems, audio and video teleconferencing applications, and massive open online courses. Four impairments: motor, vision, hearing and cognitive were carefully explored in line with WCAG 2.1 recommendations. The current state of the synergy between the components was assessed carefully and thoroughly. Based on the research findings, recommendations towards making online learning more accessible to students with special needs are proposed, aiming to enable broad education to everyone, with no discrimination on the basis of disability.
Pedagogical Potential of Online Dictionaries in Metaphor and Idiom Language Instruction
Authors: Campoy-Cubillo Mari Carmen , Esbrí-Blasco Montserrat
Published: November 2022

Metaphors are an intrinsic part of thought and language that allow us to construe a cognitive domain in terms of another domain. Metaphors are especially relevant to the study of idioms, inasmuch as idioms are commonly underlain by metaphorical patterns of conceptualization. As figurativeness is a common phenomenon in everyday language, tackling metaphors and idioms effectively in the EFL classroom can enhance students’ metaphoric competence and, consequently, increase their level of linguistic proficiency. This article explores the potential of online dictionaries and the multimodal affordances they bring to the teaching of metaphor and idiom in the language classroom. Dictionary skill descriptors are used to relate task types with idiom and metaphor content in online dictionaries and how it may be used to promote students’ learning of both dictionary skills and metaphoric language understanding. Five dictionary skills descriptors are proposed and illustrated with specific metaphor related tasks that show online dictionary affordances present in six selected online dictionaries. On the whole, this article envisions online dictionaries and their multimodal affordances as a powerful learning tool for steering EFL students through the intricacies of metaphoric language.
Design of Mobile 3D Augmented Reality on Marker Visual Inspection Mask
Authors: Adenan Alisa Rafiqah , Kassim Murizah , Kamaluddin Nur Amirah
Published: November 2022

Augmented reality is a ground-breaking technology that allows users to communicate with an enticing real-world experience to receive messages or knowledge. Today, mask inspection is essential to relay information to society through an augmented reality where extensive information about masks is required and identifying them is challenging. Furthermore, with augmented reality, society may have access to the fascinating way of getting information on the masks, assisting in spreading knowledge, particularly during this pandemic. The augmented reality on a visual inspection mask (ARVIM) was created utilizing 3D images on an Android smartphone platform. The models were created using Blender Animation and Unity 3D software. Vuforia Engine and Android Studio applications were used to build a personalized mobile Augmented Reality application. Google Cloud was used to store data that are accessible to users. ARVIM has facilitated teaching and interaction with 3D AR effects enjoyable for users. The analysis results on the use of ARVIM revealed that ARVIM obtained a high easiness rating of 80%. While 83% of respondents say ARVIM can help distinguish between different types of masks, 88% of respondents agreed that ARVIM's design is acceptable and approachable. This initiative enhances society's education in interactive and mixed-reality innovation settings through a long-distance and innovative teaching method that gives a comprehensive Google Platform experience.
Intelligent Mobile Models and Their Application in the Educational Process
Authors: Alkhanova Gulnur , Zhuzbayev Serik , Syrkin Iliya , Kurmangaliyeva Nurgul
Published: November 2022

Using ICTs in education allows the effective integration of new technologies into the educational process. Developing information and communication technologies also require timely changes in knowledge evaluation and use. As a result, methods, techniques, and technologies used in learning are being updated. In this study, a method for developing an automated educational and methodical complex based on a semantic network is described. Requirements for such educational and methodological complex have been formulated. Structural and formal models of tools based on a semantic network have been presented. The purpose of developing the model is to make it easier for students to perceive the various educational and methodological complexes through its compilation on the basis of a holistic view of the subject area, as well as to optimize the work of the teacher.
Preparation and re-publication protocol for the BRGM data on silicites formations
Authors: Tufféry Christophe , Delvigne Vincent , Fernandes Paul , Garniaux Jérémy
Published: November 2022

The data is the result of four PCR1s: “Réseau de lithothèques en Centre-Val-de-Loire,” “Réseau de lithothèques en Nouvelle Aquitaine,” “Réseau de lithothèques en Auvergne Rhône-Alpes,” “Les Silicites Cénozoïques d’Île de France” and the GDR2 “SILEX.” These projects and their resulting data are based on a common method of production and validation. Thus, they provide for a harmonized description of the siliceous rock formations by department, using the BRGM’s3 Bd Charm-50 data (source: Infoterre website4). The data can also be consulted and downloaded using GIS software in the form of WFS (ArcGis Feature Service).
Review of Leadership in the Digitalized World
Authors: Ayari Asma
Published: November 2022

The influence of technology on business cannot be reversed. As the moveable type of printing altered the course of history, digitalization is transforming organizations, work environments, and processes, requiring leaders to address new challenges. Experts in the social sciences have attempted to comprehend this complex phenomenon, but their findings have been dispersed across various disciplines and do not appear to form a unified picture. In order to correct this flaw in the literature and improve the clarity and coherence of scholarly discourse, this chapter's specific purpose is to evaluate how the debate on digital transformation and leadership has evolved over the previous few years, to highlight significant theories and discoveries, and to recommend potential future study routes. The chapter looks at all of the research that has been done on leadership and digitalization, looking for patterns of thought and findings across different social science fields, like management and psychology.
The Challenge of Leadership Development in the Digital Era
Authors: Lee Hyung-Woo
Published: November 2022

This chapter focuses on the challenge of developing effective leadership in the digital era. As technology develops, a growing trend emerges that interpersonal relationship in organizations is characterized by technology-based interactions. This chapter shows how this trend pose a challenge to developing effective leadership in organizations. In doing so, this chapter posits that effective leadership emerges thorough frequent in-person interactions between leader and followers. To establish this position, this chapter proposes a relationship-based model of leadership development, in which the methods of exerting interpersonal influence that leader uses evolve as relationship develops. Using these different methods results in follower's commitments of different kinds and qualities. With this model, the chapter aims to explain why prevalence of technology-based interaction in organization makes it difficult for leader to develop close interpersonal relationship with their followers, which is followed by the suggestions on how to overcome these barriers.
Organisational Changes in the Age of Digital Transformation
Authors: Kumari Anitha
Published: November 2022

The organization's culture is a key part of its successful move into the digital age. Industrial organisations are implementing company-wide digital transformation programmes in response to new risks and opportunities provided by fast emerging digital technologies. There is a serious shortage of adaptable project and organisational teams with a well-defined implementation approach. Companies must assess their current competencies, organisational structure, and corporate culture to identify which technologies are crucial and how they will be implemented. This chapter focuses on technology-based attributes like strategy, leadership, and culture. Researchers, practitioners, and industrial organisations will benefit from the findings of this study because it provides a digital strategy for commercial organisations. It is imperative to review the relationship between a company and its partners and customers in light of digital technology's impact on business operations and market offerings. This chapter makes it possible for future research, which helps this field and theories move forward.
One Brain, One Heart, One Body
Authors: Rudnev Evgeny
Published: November 2022

The chapter reveals the problem of health in the context of digitalization and building an organizational culture based on hybrid communication, workplace practices, and burnout prevention. Health is the main human resource, which is becoming a predictor of organization success in the 21st century; and it is the responsibility of business to create conditions conducive to the health of employees. The problem of technological stress and understanding of health based on medical and psychological approaches are considered. It is concluded that the psychological approach allows a broader consideration of health in relation to conditions of digitalization - social context and role of emotions. An overview of health research results in various countries is presented, taking into account the factors of education, gender, age, and culture. Recommendations are given for building an organizational culture based on hybrid communication, behavior in the workplace. and prevention of emotional burnout.
Women's Leadership and Workplace Culture
Authors: Zaroo Ifra Fayaz , Gani Abdul
Published: November 2022

From business boardrooms to senate chambers, universities to the courts, philanthropic groups to religious institutes, men are far more likely than women to be leaders. Society has determined that only men make good leaders, and this notion has denied easy access for women seeking leadership roles as they do not fit in the norm. Women with leadership aspirations continue to struggle for leadership positions in all spheres of governance in both the public and private sector however, the journey is never easy. Such bias against women is detrimental to the survival of all kinds of organisations in the growing digital era. For this reason, the chapter will specifically focus on women leadership and the challenges they face due to masculine workplace culture. It will also highlight the necessity of hiring women as leaders in the growing digital world. Recommendations will be stated that can assist the organisations in redesigning their workplace culture to support the initiative of providing opportunities to women and take up leadership positions for the future survival of organisations.
Innovation in Health Administration
Authors: Nogueira Fernanda , Gonçalves Sónia P.
Published: November 2022

Existing literature on innovation in the context of public health administration is not abundant. Thus, it is expected that there is no model that synthesizes the mechanisms and domains of innovation regarding public health. This chapter seeks to be a theoretical contribution to the identification of the elements that form the dimensions of organizational innovation in health. This goal is pursued in two ways: on the one hand, by identifying and synthesizing the relevant elements in the literature that relate to innovation in health; and on the other hand, by proposing dimensions and sub-dimensions of investigation that allow this void in the literature to be filled. To this end, 117 articles were identified, 64 of which were selected and analyzed in order to present a theoretical model for analyzing organizational innovation in health. The dimensions identified will serve to guide organizational health managers on how to handle innovation in their organizations, particularly the main areas where this innovation occurs, its scope, and its impacts on the various care models.
The Role of Taxation in Public Health Financing and Health Management Due to COVID-19's Emergence
Authors: Mauro Michele , Fava Claudia
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this chapter is to critically analyze the role of taxation in public health financing and emergency health management by Covid-19. Part of the research will deal with the role of taxation in the management of the Covid-19 emergency. In particular, the article will focus on the critical analysis of art. 124 of Decree-Law no. 34/2020, which introduced the VAT exemption regime for the year 2020 in relation to the supply of materials necessary for the containment and management of the epidemiological emergency by COVID-19. Another critical point concerns the VAT exemption regime for treatments provided by telephone, as well as, in general, the treatment to be reserved, for VAT purposes, for telemedicine services. The second part of the research will focus on the analysis of the various sources of funding and their destination.
A Critical Study of the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017
Authors: Chatterjee Pyali
Published: November 2022

The Maternity Benefit Act was amended in 2017 to achieve one of the goals of the government of providing a safe environment to women before and after delivery. For the first time the work from home concept was considered here for the maternity benefit but with certain conditions. But every law has certain drawbacks in it. In 2017 when the concept of work from home was included in the act, the act failed to explain about what kind of work can be considered under the work from home concept. The Act gives the complete authority to employers to decide whether work from home benefits should be given to the women employee or not. This was one of the major drawbacks in the amendment of 2017. There are other drawbacks, too, which the researcher is also going to highlight in her study. Here the researcher will elaborately discuss the drawbacks of Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 especially about the provisions of the work from home facility.
Health Ethical and Legal Responsibility
Authors: Cornelia Aurora Wanda
Published: November 2022

Health s one of the most important benchmarks for national development and the prosperity of a nation. Unfortunately, knowledge about health has not yet become a national policy that involves the community and decision makers. To achieve optimal health status for everyone, a law is needed that supports the implementation of various activities in the health sector. In a short time, in order to achieve optimal health status for everyone on an ongoing basis, serious attention is needed for the implementation of health-oriented national development. Basically health law converges on the right to health as a basic social right. In connection with the matters described previously, legal protection for patients and health workers will be regulated in a separate law. Special arrangements required for patients and health care workers.
Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccination in an Effort to Improve Public Healthcare in Several Hospitals in Indonesia
Authors: Mela Alifa Melati
Published: November 2022

Covid-19, or Corona virus, is spreading all over the world. Indonesia is not spared from this attack. The Covid-19 virus has had a huge impact on the health of the entire nation. Therefore, the Indonesian government needs to increase the effectiveness of national medical services. Various strategies have been proposed to address the increasing challenges of Covid-19. Therefore, the author continues the chapter on health protection against the Covid-19 virus. The government is taking steps to provide free vaccines. Vaccine delivery services at hospitals are spread throughout Indonesia. This chapter also highlights the various efforts on the effectiveness of the hospital in providing the excellent quality service in health to fight Covid-19. Not only by people affected by this virus, but also by health workers responsible for handling and providing vaccination services in hospitals. This study uses literature review methods obtained from academic journals and other sources of information
Mental Health History and Its Effect on Employee Performance Outcomes for Employees Domiciled in Bululawang, Kab Malang
Authors: Faiqoh Luluk
Published: November 2022

Human life is transparent, humans have different environments, different ways of thinking, feeling, and life goals; so that it often creates a sense of not understanding each other. In ancient times, mental health was only limited to people with mental disorders and was not intended for the general public. But with the development of modern times, the view has shifted to that mental health is also important for the general public, starting from the ability to explore themselves and how to interact with the environment around them. One way to measure a company's good performance is to find out how effectively the company is achieving its goals. One of the main variables for the organization to achieve its goals is the result of maximum employee performance. But many employees' performance declines even just because of the problems they face, with feelings, the surrounding environment, and something that is wrestling in their minds. Therefore, this research was conducted to find out how these two things are related.