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Individual Responsibility for the Common Cause? Everyday Preservationism in the Interwar Russian Émigré Newsmagazine Illyustrirovannaya Rossiya
Authors: Claeys Phaedra
Published: December 2021

This article considers the approach of the popular Russian émigré newsmagazine Illyustrirovannaya Rossiya [Illustrated Russia] to so-called preservationism — simply put, the tendency to preserve prerevolutionary Russian culture in exile. More specifically, this article studies preservationism in the everyday life of the Russian interwar diaspora. Due to its long run, broad scope, and large readership, the magazine is a unique and invaluable document, offering significant insight into the social and cultural life of Russian émigrés. In order to gain an understanding of preservationism in Illyustrirovannaya Rossiya, a close reading of the periodical will be conducted, centred around questions such as whether the magazine covered any aspects of prerevolutionary Russian culture at all, and, if so, which and how? Focusing on three key elements of Illyustrirovannaya Rossiya’s editorial content, this article demonstrates that preservationism in popular and everyday culture as presented in this periodical differs markedly from its high-culture counterpart (such as highbrow literature and visual arts, for example). What stands out in Illyustrirovannaya Rossiya’s approach is that prerevolutionary Russian life and culture are rarely covered and, more importantly, never truly glorified. Instead, coverage of the Russian émigré community itself makes up a central part of the magazine’s content. When it comes to preserving Russian culture and identity, Illyustrirovannaya Rossiya pleads for finding a middle ground between preserving the home culture and adapting to the host culture. In doing so, the magazine frequently stresses readers’ individual responsibility to seek connection with their Russian identity instead of relying on leading émigré figures and institutions.
Review of Evanghelia Stead, Sisyphe heureux. Les revues artistiques et littéraires, Approches et figures (2020)
Authors: Koffeman Maaike
Published: December 2021

Review of Evanghelia Stead, Sisyphe heureux. Les revues artistiques et littéraires, Approches et figures (2020)
Impact of the efficiency wage on the motivation of employees within companies
Authors:   College of Business Administration (CBA), Northern Border University, Arar, Saudi Arabia, Khemissi Farid , Chebbi Taha ,   College of Business Administration (CBA), Northern Border University, Arar, Saudi Arabia
Published: December 2021

The aim of this paper is to examine the factors that would influence the motivation and preservation of employees in private sector organizations. In this research, we will seek to determine the nature and extent of salary impact by efficiency to stimulate employees. This research project is one of the new topics that some researchers have started in recent years. The novelty of this topic consists in the inclusion of the factor of the efficiency salary. This factor is likely to have a positive impact on attracting, motivating, and retaining talent. Some of the factors already known for their impact on the motivation of competencies such as training, job security, and material and moral incentives will be adopted. It is assumed that the results of this research will have a positive impact on the motivation and preservation of employees.
Плазмохимический способ модификации карбида кремния для получения частиц с управляемой морфологией поверхности
Authors: Шалыгина Т.А. , Руденко М.С. , Немцев И.В. , Парфенов В.А. , Воронина С.Ю.
Published: December 2021

Представлен плазмохимический способ модификации частиц карбида кремния, позволяющий получить частицы с управляемой морфологией поверхности. Изменяющимся параметром обработки частиц являлось соотношение объемных долей плазмообразующего (Ar) и дополнительного (Н) газов. Показано, что при соотношении Ar/H = 100/0 наблюдается образование углеродной оболочки, при соотношениях Ar/H, равных 91/9 и 84/16, частицы характеризуются углеродной оболочкой, декорированной кремниевыми наночастицами или нитевидными нанокристаллами соответственно. Модифицированные частицы проанализированы с помощью сканирующей электронной микроскопии и спектроскопии комбинационного рассеяния. Ключевые слова: карбид кремния, плазмохимия, морфология поверхности, наночастицы, нитевидные нанокристаллы, углеродная оболочка, ядро-оболочка.
Влияние межмолекулярного взаимодействия на нелинейно-оптические свойства в системах COANP-углеродные наночастицы
Authors: Лихоманова С.В. , Каманина Н.В.
Published: December 2021

The main results of non-linear optical, spectral and current-voltage characteristics research of pyridine organic conjugated molecule-carbon nanoparticles combined system have been presented. The perspective of these materials further study in global trends of modern search of materials for optical limiting has been demonstrated also in the present paper.
Распределение механических свойств древесины лиственных пород в годовых кольцах, выявленных методом сканирующего наноиндентирования
Authors: Головин Ю.И. , Тюрин А.И. , Гусев А.А. , Матвеев С.М. , Головин Д.Ю. , Васюкова И.А.
Published: December 2021

The paper presents the results of mechanical properties scanning by means of nanoindentation across the annual growth rings of deciduous trees wood, small-leaved lime (Tilia cordata) and common oak (Quercus robur) in particular. Significant variations in microhardness H and Young’s modulus E radial dependencies have been found for any of the studied species. Results can be useful 1) to amend the understanding the nature of macromechanical properties of various wood species and to reveal the details of their formation depending upon microstructural characteristics, 2) to optimize the technologies of growing, reinforcement and subsequent usage of the wood, 3) to develop new independent methods in dendrochronology and dendroclimatology
Изучение процесса газофазного осаждения Ga-=SUB=-2-=/SUB=-O-=SUB=-3-=/SUB=- из триметилгаллия и кислорода в широком интервале температур
Authors: Лундин В.В. , Родин С.Н. , Сахаров А.В. , Цацульников А.Ф. , Лобанова А.В. , Богданов М.В. , Талалаев Р.А. , Sun Haiding , Long Shibing
Published: December 2021

Study of Ga2O3 deposition by MOVPE using trimethylgallium and oxygen was performed in a wide temperature range. It was found that for Ga2O3 deposition rate vs temperature dependence is very close to the TMGa pyrolysis in nitrogen. Kinetically-limited range for these processes corresponds to 550-700 C, that is 150 C higher, then for GaN deposition in the same reactor.
Use of Live Community Events on Facebook to Share Health and Clinical Research Information With a Minnesota Statewide Community: Exploratory Study
Authors: Cha Jinhee , West Ian W , Brockman Tabetha A , Soto Miguel Valdez , Balls-Berry Joyce E , Eder Milton , Patten Christi A , Cohen Elisia L
Published: December 2021

Background

Community engagement can make a substantial difference in health outcomes and strengthen the capacity to deal with disruptive public health events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Social media platforms such as Facebook are a promising avenue to reach the broader public and enhance access to clinical and translational science, and require further evaluation from the scientific community.

Objective

This study aims to describe the use of live community events to enhance communication about clinical and health research through a Facebook platform case study (Minnesota [MN] Research Link) with a Minnesota statewide community. We examined variables associated with video engagement including video length and type of posting.

Methods

From June 2019 to February 2021, MN Research Link streamed 38 live community events on its public Facebook page, MN Research Link. Live community events highlighted different investigators’ clinical and health research in the areas of mental health, health and wellness, chronic diseases, and immunology/infectious diseases. Facebook analytics were used to determine the number of views, total minutes viewed, engagement metrics, and audience retention. An engagement rate was calculated by the total number of interactions (likes, shares, and comments) divided by the total length of the live event by the type of live community event.

Results

The 38 live community events averaged 23 minutes and 1 second in duration. The total time viewed for all 38 videos was 10 hours, 44 minutes, and 40 seconds. Viewers’ watch time averaged 23 seconds of content per video. After adjusting for video length, promotional videos and research presentations had the highest engagement and retention rates. Events that included audience participation did not have higher retention rates compared to events without audience participation.

Conclusions

The use of live community events showed adequate levels of engagement from participants. A view time of 23 seconds on average per video suggests that short informational videos engage viewers of clinical and translational science content. Live community events on Facebook can be an effective method of advancing health promotion and clinical and translational science content; however, certain types of events have more impact on engagement than others.
Efficacy of a Digital Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intervention for the Improvement of Self-management Behaviors and Psychological Flexibility in Adults With Cardiac Disease: Protocol for a Single Case Experimental Design
Authors: Moran Orla , Doyle Julie , Giggins Oonagh , McHugh Louise , Gould Evelyn , Smith Suzanne , Gavin Shane , Sojan Nisanth , Boyle Gordon
Published: December 2021

Background

Research indicates that the management of distress levels in those with cardiac disease is not only important for improving quality of life and functioning but also critical for condition management; adherence to treatment; and, ultimately, disease prognosis and progression. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has consistently demonstrated positive long-term outcomes across a wide array of conditions, including chronic illness. However, most empirical investigations conducted to date have also involved in-person therapy, which can be difficult to access, particularly for those dealing with the demands of chronic disease.

Objective

The objective of our research is to evaluate a digital ACT intervention for improving self-management behaviors and distress levels in those with cardiac conditions.

Methods

The digital ACT intervention will be delivered via a digital health self-management platform over 6 sessions. This will involve a randomized, multiple baseline, single case experimental design with approximately 3 to 15 adults with cardiac disease. The independent variable for each participant will be the pre-post intervention phase. The dependent variables will be a daily self-report measure of psychological flexibility as well as objective measures of condition self-management (eg, blood pressure readings) and engagement with the app (eg, completing guided mindfulness). One-to-one qualitative interviews will also be conducted to further examine participants’ experiences with using the intervention and what factors contribute to or impede successful outcomes.

Results

Participant recruitment and data collection began in October 2021, and it is projected that the study findings will be available for dissemination by spring 2022.

Conclusions

The findings will be discussed in terms of how a digital ACT intervention can best meet the needs of cardiac patients.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

PRR1-10.2196/33783
Viability of an Early Sleep Intervention to Mitigate Poor Sleep and Improve Well-being in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: O'Hora Kathleen Patricia , Osorno Raquel A , Sadeghi-Bahmani Dena , Lopez Mateo , Morehouse Allison , Kim Jane P , Manber Rachel , Goldstein-Piekarski Andrea N
Published: December 2021

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to drastic increases in the prevalence and severity of insomnia symptoms. These increases in insomnia complaints have been paralleled by significant decreases in well-being, including increased symptoms of depression, anxiety, and suicidality and decreased quality of life. However, the efficacy and impact of early treatment of insomnia symptoms on future sleep and well-being remain unknown.

Objective

Here, we present the framework and protocol for a novel feasibility, pilot study that aims to investigate whether a brief telehealth insomnia intervention targeting new insomnia that developed during the pandemic prevents deterioration of well-being, including symptoms of insomnia, depression, anxiety, suicidality, and quality of life.

Methods

The protocol details a 2-arm randomized controlled feasibility trial to investigate the efficacy of a brief, telehealth-delivered, early treatment of insomnia and evaluate its potential to prevent deterioration of well-being. Participants with clinically significant insomnia symptoms that began during the pandemic were randomized to either a treatment group or a 28-week waitlist control group. Treatment consists of 4 telehealth sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) delivered over 5 weeks. All participants will complete assessments of insomnia symptom severity, well-being, and daily habits checklist at baseline (week 0) and at weeks 1-6, 12, 28, and 56.

Results

The trial began enrollment on June 3, 2020 and closed enrollment on June 17, 2021. As of October 2021, 49 participants had been randomized to either immediate treatment or a 28-week waitlist; 23 participants were still active in the protocol.

Conclusions

To our knowledge, this protocol would represent the first study to test an early sleep intervention for improving insomnia that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings of this feasibility study could provide information about the utility of CBT-I for symptoms that emerge in the context of other stressors before they develop a chronic course and deepen understanding of the relationship between sleep and well-being.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04409743; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04409743

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/34409
Well-being of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans and Spouses of Veterans During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Protocol for a Prospective Longitudinal Survey
Authors: Forchuk Callista A , Nazarov Anthony , Plouffe Rachel A , Liu Jenny J W , Deda Erisa , Le Tri , Gargala Dominic , Soares Vanessa , Bourret-Gheysen Jesse , St Cyr Kate , Nouri Maede S , Hosseiny Fardous , Smith Patrick , Dupuis Gabrielle , Roth Maya , Marlborough Michelle , Jetly Rakesh , Heber Alexandra , Lanius Ruth , Richardson J Don
Published: December 2021

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant changes to everyday life, including social distancing mandates, changes to health care, and a heightened risk of infection. Previous research has shown that Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) veterans are at higher risk of developing mental and physical health conditions. Veterans and their families may face unique social challenges that can compound with pandemic-related disruptions to negatively impact well-being.

Objective

This study aims to longitudinally characterize the mental health of CAF veterans and spouses of CAF veterans throughout the pandemic and to understand the dynamic influences of pandemic-related stressors on psychological health over time.

Methods

We employed a prospective longitudinal panel design using an online data collection platform. Study participation was open to all CAF veterans and spouses of CAF veterans residing in Canada. Participants were asked to complete a comprehensive battery of assessments representing psychological well-being, chronic pain, health care access patterns, physical environment, employment, social integration, and adjustment to pandemic-related lifestyle changes. Follow-up assessments were conducted every 3 months over an 18-month period. This study was approved by the Western University Health Sciences and Lawson Health Research Institute Research Ethics Boards.

Results

Baseline data were collected between July 2020 and February 2021. There were 3 population segments that participated in the study: 1047 veterans, 366 spouses of veterans, and 125 veterans who are also spouses of veterans completed baseline data collection. As of November 2021, data collection is ongoing, with participants completing the 9- or 12-month follow-up surveys depending on their date of self-enrollment. Data collection across all time points will be complete in September 2022.

Conclusions

This longitudinal survey is unique in its comprehensive assessment of domains relevant to veterans and spouses of veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic, ranging from occupational, demographic, social, mental, and physical domains, to perceptions and experiences with health care treatments and access. The results of this study will be used to inform policy for veteran and veteran family support, and to best prepare for similar emergencies should they occur in the future.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/34984
Associations Between Behavior Change Techniques and Engagement With Mobile Health Apps: Protocol for a Systematic Review
Authors: Milne-Ives Madison , Homer Sophie , Andrade Jackie , Meinert Edward
Published: December 2021

Background

Digitally enabled care along with an emphasis on self-management of health is steadily growing. Mobile health apps provide a promising means of supporting health behavior change; however, engagement with them is often poor and evidence of their impact on health outcomes is lacking. As engagement is a key prerequisite to health behavior change, it is essential to understand how engagement with mobile health apps and their target health behaviors can be better supported. Although the importance of engagement is emphasized strongly in the literature, the understanding of how different components of engagement are associated with specific techniques that aim to change behaviors is lacking.

Objective

The purpose of this systematic review protocol is to provide a synthesis of the associations between various behavior change techniques (BCTs) and the different components and measures of engagement with mobile health apps.

Methods

The review protocol was structured using the PRISMA-P (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols) and the PICOS (Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcome, and Study type) frameworks. The following seven databases will be systematically searched: PubMed, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, APA PsycInfo, ScienceDirect, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. Title and abstract screening, full-text review, and data extraction will be conducted by 2 independent reviewers. Data will be extracted into a predetermined form, any disagreements in screening or data extraction will be discussed, and a third reviewer will be consulted if consensus cannot be reached. Risk of bias will be assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias 2 and the Risk Of Bias In Non-Randomized Studies - of Interventions (ROBINS-I) tools; descriptive and thematic analyses will be conducted to summarize the relationships between BCTs and the different components of engagement.

Results

The systematic review has not yet started. It is expected to be completed and submitted for publication by May 2022.

Conclusions

This systematic review will summarize the associations between different BCTs and various components and measures of engagement with mobile health apps. This will help identify areas where further research is needed to examine BCTs that could potentially support effective engagement and help inform the design and evaluation of future mobile health apps.

Trial Registration

PROSPERO CRD42022312596; https://tinyurl.com/nhzp8223

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

PRR1-10.2196/35172
Developing Conflict Resolution Strategies and Building Resilient Midwifery Students: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Research Study
Authors: Simpson Naomi , Steen Mary , Vernon Rachael , Briley Annette , Wepa Dianne
Published: December 2021

Background

Workplace bullying and violence (WBV) are well-documented issues in the midwifery profession. Negative workplace culture, conflict, and bullying are the most common forms of workplace violence experienced by midwives. Workplace violence increases the risk of midwives experiencing burnout, compassion fatigue, psychological trauma, poor mental health, absenteeism, loss of passion for the midwifery profession, job dissatisfaction, and poor job retention. Midwifery students describe workplace violence in the form of physical, emotional, or verbal abuse, and bullying. Therefore, there is a justification to develop conflict resolution strategies and resilience in midwifery students prior to graduation.

Objective

Our aim is to develop and facilitate a bespoke education program for South Australian midwifery students to enable them to develop skills in conflict resolution, build resilience, and identify self-care strategies.

Methods

This study will undertake a preparatory phase summarizing the body of literature on midwifery students’ knowledge, understanding, and experiences of WBV. Following this, a 3-phase sequential mixed methods research design study will be undertaken. In Phase 1, quantitative data will be collected via a semistructured questionnaire and a validated conflict measurement tool, before and after attending an education workshop, and will be analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results from Phase 1 will inform and guide the development of an interview schedule for Phase 2. In Phase 2, qualitative data will be gathered by facilitating one-to-one interviews and a thematic analysis will be undertaken to gain a deeper understanding of midwifery students’ experiences of WBV. In Phase 3, data integration using triangulation will be undertaken and meta-inferences will be developed via the integration of results and findings from Phases 1 and 2.

Results

The preparatory phase will commence in October 2021. Phase 1 will commence in 2022 with analysis of pre- and posteducation results anticipated to be completed by December 2022. Phase 2 will be developed from findings of the preparatory phase and results of Phase 1. An interpretation of verbatim interview transcripts is estimated to be undertaken by April 2023. Phase 3 of the study is expected to commence in May 2023, and this will involve the analysis of collective evidence gathered from Phases 1 and 2. The anticipated completion date for the study is December 2023.

Conclusions

The outcomes of this research will provide insights into the prevalence and impact of WBV experienced by midwifery students. The findings of the research will report on levels of knowledge, skills, and confidence, and will assess the impact of a bespoke conflict resolution and resilience education workshop for midwifery students in managing WBV.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

PRR1-10.2196/35558
Pengaruh Metode Mengajar Guru, Kebiasaan Belajar Siswa, Perhatian Orang Tua dan Orientasi Nilai Budaya terhadap Prestasi Belajar Akuntansi Dasar Siswa Kelas X AKL di SMK Negeri 2 Padang Tahun Ajaran 2020/2021
Authors: Ramadhani Desi , Ansofino Ansofino , Syamra Yesmira
Published: December 2021

This study aims to analyze 1.) teacher teaching methods affect learning achievement 2.) student study habits affect learning achievement 3.) parental attention affects learning achievement 4.) cultural value orientation affects learning achievement 5.) teaching methods teachers, student study habits, parental attention and cultural value orientation have a simultaneous effect on the basic accounting learning achievement of class X AKL students iat SMK Negeri 2 Padang. This type of research is associative and descriptive. The population of this study was the students of class X AKL SMK Negeri 2 Padang totaling 180 people. The sampling technique used stratified random sampling with a total sample of 80 people. Data analysis using multiple linear regression analysis and hypothesis testing using f test and t test. Data analysis was assisted by SPSS version 16 and eviews version 8. The results of the study show that: 1.) Teacher's teaching methods greatly affect learning achievement, a greater influence is found in the sample group of workers 2.) Student learning habits greatly affect learning achievement, a greater influence is found in the sample group of workers, 3.) Parents' attention greatly affects learning achievement. The greater influence is found in the non-labor sample group. 4.) Cultural value orientation greatly affects learning achievement, the greater influence is found in the labor sample group.Kata Kunci : Prestasi , Metode, Kebiasaan, Perhatian, Orientasi
Nilai-Nilai Pendidikan Karakter Tokoh Dalam Novel Gunung Ungaran Karya Nh. Dini
Authors: Suci Wahyu Handila , Yusandra Titiek Fujita , Tatalia Ricci Gemarni
Published: December 2021

This research was motivated by the problem of being able to find the values of character education in the novel Gunung Ungaran by Nh. Dini. The purpose of this study is to describe the values of character education in the novel Gunung Ungaran by Nh. Dini. This research is a qualitative research using content analysis method. The object of this research is the novel Gunung Ungaran by Nh. Dini. The data in this study are words, phrases, sentences and discourses which are the values of character education. The data source in this research is the novel Gunung Ungaran by Nh. Dini. The data techniques used are reading novels, marking data related to the value of character education, recording data, making inventory, and classifying. The results of this study indicate that there are ten values of character education found in the novel Gunung Ungaran. In addition to the value of character education, other character education values are also found, such as: 1) religious, 2) Tolerance, 3) Work hard, 4) Independent, 5) Curiosity, 6) Love the homeland, 7) Friendly/communicative, 8) Caring for the environment, 9) Social care, 10) Responsibility.Keywords: Education, Character, Novel.
Estrategias de Afrontamiento: efectos en el bienestar psicológico de universitarios durante la pandemia del COVID-19
Authors: Bello-Castillo Iris , Martínez Camilo Anny Lisbeth , Peterson Elías Paulette Marie , Sánchez-Vincitore Laura V.
Published: December 2021

Este estudio exploró la influencia de las estrategias de afrontamiento en el bienestar psicológico de estudiantes universitarios dominicanos durante la pandemia del COVID-19. Participaron 135 estudiantes de una universidad privada, entre 18 y 25 años, completando una encuesta virtual con la Escala de Bienestar Psicológico (EBP) y la escala de Orientación hacia el Afrontamiento de Problemas Experimentados (COPE-48). Seis regresiones múltiples con selección forward crearon modelos de predicción de cada dimensión del bienestar psicológico con las estrategias de afrontamiento como variables independientes. Los modelos explicaron del 23 % al 40 % de la varianza del bienestar psicológico. Un análisis factorial clasificó las estrategias de afrontamiento en: (1) positivas, ejerciendo una influencia positiva en el bienestar; y (2) negativas, ejerciendo una influencia negativa en el bienestar. Las estrategias positivas significativas fueron: (1) aceptación y crecimiento personal, y (2) búsqueda de apoyo social. Las estrategias negativas significativas fueron: (1) consumo de alcohol o drogas, (2) centrarse en las emociones y desahogarse, (3) negación, y (4) refrenar el afrontamiento. Las medidas de distanciamiento y la desconfianza en autoridades de salud durante la pandemia dificultan usar estrategias de afrontamiento positivas, favoreciendo el uso de estrategias negativas. Esto aumenta el riesgo de desarrollar sintomatologías clínicamente relevantes.
Lectura territorial de las problemáticas sociales de mayor afectación para la comunidad del Catatumbo
Authors:   Policía Nacional de Colombia, Villamizar Moreno Artur Oswaldo
Published: December 2021

El presente capítulo expone los resultados de una lectura territorial realizada en el año 2018 con el objetivo de identificar las problemáticas de mayor afectación para la comunidad del Catatumbo. Se abordó desde un enfoque cualitativo con alcance exploratorio, mediante la aplicación de sondeos de opinión a pobladores de los 11 municipios del Catatumbo y entrevistas semiestructuradas a autoridades locales y expertos académicos. Se desarrolló a partir de tres momentos: identificación de las problemáticas de mayor afectación para la comunidad del Catatumbo; establecimiento de las relaciones existentes entre estas; y su priorización para facilitar la orientación de acciones de atención interinstitucional. Como resultado se encontró que la situación social del Catatumbo está determinada por 17 problemáticas, de las cuales 12 tienen su origen en instituciones del Estado (14,3%), cuatro de origen criminal (4,8%) y una de origen social (1,2%), lo cual sugiere la necesidad de establecer un nuevo paradigma de intervención estatal que permita transitar a un modelo de gestión territorial donde se articulen esfuerzos de instituciones, líderes sociales y comunidad en general para comprender el contexto, y así poder formular e implementar políticas públicas que generen mayores oportunidades de desarrollo y fortalecimiento hacia entornos más pacíficos en esta subregión colombiana.
Lectura territorial de la interacción entre necesidad de servicios, acciones demandadas y ofertadas en la subregión del Catatumbo
Authors:   Policía Nacional de Colombia, Zúñiga Ruiz Luis Fernando , Ortiz Arcos Zuly Andrea ,   Policía Nacional de Colombia
Published: December 2021

los entornos cambiantes demandan instituciones que se esfuerzan en su compren-sión para actuar en perspectiva, mediante la articulación interinstitucional que busque permanentemente la consolidación territorial, teniendo como pilar dinamizador la co-hesión social. Bajo esta noción, la Policía Nacional de Colombia, por medio del Centro de Inteligencia Prospectiva (CIPRO), y de la Dirección de Inteligencia Policial (DIPOL), adelantó en el segundo semestre del año 2018, en los once (11) municipios que compo-nen el Catatumbo, el ejercicio académico de tipo cualitativo denominado “Lectura terri-torial de la interacción entre necesidad de servicios, acciones demandadas y ofertadas en la subregión del Catatumbo”, el cual planteó como objetivo principal representar la interacción entre necesidad de servicios, acciones demandadas y ofertadas en este es-pacio territorial, fundando este desarrollo en una muestra intencional o a juicio que ex-pone los resultados enmarcados en la identificación de las causas de las problemáticas de mayor afectación que demandan su atención integral bajo una visión de actuación interinstitucional. En conclusión, esta producción simboliza un abordaje divergente del territorio para la concepción de propuestas alternativas en el establecimiento de siner-gias de acción intersectorial que redunden en transformación territorial.
Online Higher Education: The Importance of Students’ Epistemological Beliefs, Well-Being, and Fun
Authors: Sujarwanto . , Sheehy Kieron , Rofiah Khofidotur
Published: December 2021

The global pandemic has accelerated the ‘move online’ of higher education in Indonesia. This study aimed to examine the relationship between Indonesian students’ experiences of studying online, their epistemological beliefs and their beliefs about fun in learning. A mixed method approach was used to examine this relationship in a sample of 774 students. A Principal component analysis (PCA) of questionnaire responses identified associations between social constructivist beliefs about learning and the centrality of fun in learning. The PCA was considered together with a thematic analysis of an open question ‘Has the COVID-19 situation changed your feelings about online study?’ This revealed the significance of the epistemic mismatch between many students’ beliefs and the transmissive online pedagogy that they described. This mismatch is implicated as a factor in understanding the students largely negative experiences of online study and the impact on their well-being, albeit within the context of a pandemic. This is the first time that this link has been proposed. The research indicates that examining students’ epistemological beliefs can offer insights that are helpful in understanding students’ educational engagement and well-being when studying online.
Perceived Discrimination and Students’ Behavioural Changes: The Role of Cultural Background and Societal Influence
Authors: M Somasundar
Published: December 2021

Discrimination among students in educational institutes is one of the key reasons for their behavioural changes. Research has increasingly recognized the discriminating behaviour of teachers, but the impact of perceived discrimination by teachers on students’ behavioural changes has not been investigated enough. Applying a theoretical model based on Phenomenological Variant of Ecological Systems Theory (PVEST), the present study aimed to investigate the manner in which students’ behavioural changes were determined by their teachers’ perceived discrimination, after knowing family background and how this relationship was moderated by societal influence and cultural background. A sample survey of 215 class 8 to class 10 students studying in rural and urban schools located in Krishnagiri district in Tamil Nadu, India was administered through questionnaires and partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to evaluate the gathered data. Overall, perceived teacher discrimination of students based on their caste, creed, and financial background significantly influenced students behaviour. The association between students’ behavioural changes and perceived discrimination was significantly influenced by cultural background. However, societal influence did not significantly change the effect of perceived students’ discrimination on their behavioural changes.
Sustaining Language Learning through Social Interaction at a Japanese National University
Authors: Julia Tanabe
Published: December 2021

The careful use of online learning can achieve a variety of goals in sustainable education, such as providing access for students, particularly in times of crisis, as well as providing them with opportunities to study interdependently. Also, it gives them the opportunity to develop thinking skills and awareness to become active in working towards sustainable societies, ones where the actions of the current society do not damage the abilities of future generations to address their own needs. In this small-scale study at a Japanese national university, the switch from classroom-based teaching to online study in language education is considered in relation to flipped learning. This involved videoconferencing software and the organization of “study buddy” groups, supported by materials on a learning management system. The effect of the change has been investigated using a mixed-methods approach with survey data from students and data from two classroom observations by external observers. The data has been analyzed and framed in relation to sustainable education goals, produced by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), such as cooperation, interdependence, sense of responsibility, and international awareness. The author of this study found that the flipped learning approach was successful in building an online community and social interaction that provided the framework for achieving education for sustainability. In conclusion, the author considers how hybrid courses involving both classrooms and online technology may be the future for English language courses in Japanese universities.
A methodology to assess indirect economic impacts of animal disease outbreaks
Authors: Savioli Giulia , Ahmadi Bouda Vosough , Muñoz Violeta , Schuppers Manon
Published: December 2021

Indirect costs of animal disease outbreaks often significantly exceed
the direct costs. Despite their importance, indirect costs remain poorly
characterised due to their complexity. In this study, we developed a
framework to assess the indirect costs of a hypothetical African Swine
Fever outbreak in Switzerland. We collected data through international
and national stakeholder interviews, analysis of national disease
control regulations and industry data. We developed a framework to
capture the resulting qualitative and quantitative data, categorise the
impacts of these regulations, and rank the impacts in order of
importance. We then developed a spreadsheet model to calculate the
indirect costs of one category of control measure for an individual
group of stakeholders. We developed a decision tree model to guide the
most economically favourable implementation plan for a given control
measure category, under different outbreak scenarios. Our results
suggest that the most important measure/impact categories were
‘Transport logistics’, ‘Consumer demand’, ‘Prevention of wild boar and
domestic pig contact’ and ‘Slaughter logistics’. In our hypothetical
scenario, the greatest costs associated with ‘Prevention of wild boar
and domestic pig contact’ were due to assumed partial or total
depopulation of pig farms in order to reduce herd size to comply with
the simulated control regulations. The model also provides suggestions
on the most economically favourable strategy to reduce contact between
wild boar and domestic pigs in control areas depending on the duration
of the outbreak. Our approach provides a new framework to integrate
qualitative and quantitative data to guide disease control strategy.
This method could be useful in other countries and for other diseases,
including in data- and resource-poor settings, or areas with limited
experience of animal disease outbreaks.
Outcomes of Complete Surgical Repair Versus Palliative Intervention in Neonates with Tetralogy of Fallot
Authors: Hamzah Mohammed , Othman Hasan , Chedid Krystel , Alsabri Mohammed , Qattea Ibrahim , Aly Hany
Published: December 2021

Background: Surgical management of symptomatic neonates with Tetralogy
of Fallot (TOF) is controversial. Either primary surgical repair (EPSR)
in neonates with TOF or a staged palliation with initial palliative
intervention (PI). Aim: Compare outcomes of neonates with TOF who had
EPSR and those who had PI. Materials and Methods: The study utilized the
US National Inpatient Sample dataset for the years 2000 to 2018.
Patients with EPSR and those with PI (aortic to pulmonary shunt or
cardiac catheter palliative intervention) identified. Results: A total
of 29,292 neonates with TOF were identified; of them 1726 neonates had
EPSR, 4363 had PI. Hospital mortality was similar in both groups (PI
7.4% vs EPSR 8.0%, p = 0.41). Patient in the PI group had more
comorbidities; chromosomal anomalies (PI 13.2% vs. ESPR 7.8%, 
p < 0.001), prematurity (PI 15.1% vs. EPSR 10.4%,
 p < 0.001), and low birth weight < 2500
grams (PI 15.4% vs. EPSR 10.3%,  p < 0.001). Median
length of stay and median cost of hospitalization were significantly
higher in the EPSR (25 days vs. 19 days, and $312,405 vs. $191,863,
respectively,  p < 0.001). Conclusion: EPSR had similar
mortality to PI but comes with a higher resource utilization and
complications. If we include the cumulative morbidity and resource
utilization associated with a two staged repair, EPSR could be proven as
a better strategy in symptomatic neonates with TOF. A prospective
superiority study on symptomatic neonates with TOF randomized to either
ESPR or PI is needed to further answer this question.
COVID-19 vaccine-related new-onset lichen planus
Authors: Babazadeh Arefeh , Miladi Ronak , Barary Mohammad , Shirvani Maria , Ebrahimpour Soheil , aryanian zeinab , Afshar Zeinab Mohseni
Published: December 2021

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines had a great impact on world
health and well-being. However, various adverse events have been
observed following COVID-19 vaccination. Cutaneous reactions have been
prevalent following many vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines. Here, we
present a case of new-onset lichen planus in a COVID-19 patient.
Air quality analysis through measurement of pb levels in blood using atomic absorption spectrophotometer
Authors: Erdenezul Uitumen
Published: December 2021

Air pollution is a problem that needs attention, especially pollution by heavy metals such as lead (Pb). This research was conducted to measure the levels of Pb in the blood of people who do a lot of daily activities on the highway in the Ulaanbaatar region, Mongolia, so that an overview of the level of exposure to Pb in the air is obtained. The study was conducted using an observational method by measuring the blood directly from the participants using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The participants involved were 20 people who met the criteria. The results showed that the average level of Pb in the blood of people who had daily activities on the highway was 8.97 ppm. Where the smallest level is 5.12 ppm and the highest level is 12.06 ppm. This value is far above the threshold value determined by WHO, which is 0.05 ppm. Therefore, it can be concluded that the air quality in the Ulaanbaatar area is in the poor category with a high level of Pb exposure.
Diagnosing acute ischemic myocardial injury as an actual problem of forensic medicine
Authors: V. D. Mishalov  , S. V. Kozlov  , I. V. Irkin  , A. O. Havryliuk  , I. A. Fedotovа
Published: December 2021

The article highlights the current state of diagnosing the acute ischemic myocardial injury. The possibilities of application of various additional methods of research and their effectiveness have been considered. Taking into consideration the shortcomings of most of the known methods of diagnosing and the state of ensuring the regional bureaus of forensic medical examination, the necessity of the development of new research methods for pathologically changed tissues, has been justified.
Lift: An Educational Interactive Stochastic Ray Tracing Framework with AI-Accelerated Denoiser
Authors: Soares Gonçalo , Pereira João Madeiras
Published: December 2021

Real-time physically based rendering has long been looked at as the holy grail in Computer Graphics. With the introduction of Nvidia RTX-enabled GPUs family, light transport simulations under real-time constraint started to look like a reality. This paper presents Lift, an educational framework written in C++ that explores the RTX hardware pipeline by using the low-level Vulkan API and its Ray Tracing extension, recently made available by Khronos Group. Furthermore, to accomplish low variance rendered images, we integrated the AI-based denoiser available from the Nvidia ́s OptiX framework. Lift’s development arose primarily in the context of the graduate 3D Programming course taught at Instituto Superior Técnico and Master Theses focused on Real-Time Ray Trac- ing and provides the foundations for laboratory assignments and projects development. The platform aims to make easier students to learn and to develop, by programming the shaders of the RT pipeline, their physically-based ren- dering approaches and to compare them with the built-in progressive unidirectional and bidirectional path tracers. The GUI allows a user to specify camera settings and navigation speed, to select the input scene as well as the rendering method, to define the number of samples per pixel and the path length as well as to denoise the generated image either every frame or just the final frame. Statistics related with the timings, image resolution and total number of accumulated samples are provided too. Such platform will teach that nowadays physically-accurate images can be rendered in real-time under different lighting conditions and how well a denoiser can reconstruct images rendered with just one sample per pixel.
Learning Cell Nuclei Segmentation Using Labels Generated With Classical Image Analysis Methods
Authors: Matuszewski Damian J. , Ranefall Petter
Published: December 2021

Creating manual annotations in a large number of images is a tedious bottleneck that limits deep learning use in many applications. Here, we present a study in which we used the output of a classical image analysis pipeline as labels when training a convolutional neural network (CNN). This may not only reduce the time experts spend annotating images but it may also lead to an improvement of results when compared to the output from the classical pipeline used in training. In our application, i.e., cell nuclei segmentation, we generated the annotations using CellProfiler (a tool for developing classical image analysis pipelines for biomedical applications) and trained on them a U-Net-based CNN model. The best model achieved a 0.96 dice-coefficient of the segmented Nuclei and a 0.84 object-wise Jaccard index which was better than the classical method used for generating the annotations by 0.02 and 0.34, respectively. Our experimental results show that in this application, not only such training is feasible but also that the deep learning segmentations are a clear improvement compared to the output from the classical pipeline used for generating the annotations.
Comparison of Lossless Image Formats
Authors: Barina David
Published: December 2021

In recent years, a bag with image and video compression formats has been torn. However, most of them are focused on lossy compression and only marginally support the lossless mode. In this paper, I will focus on lossless formats and the critical question: "Which one is the most efficient?" It turned out that FLIF is currently the most efficient format for lossless image compression. This finding is in contrast to that FLIF developers stopped its development in favor of JPEG XL.
El derecho a la no autoincriminación en el procedimiento administrativo sancionador: un estudio a la luz de la jurisprudencia del TJUE
Authors: Picón Arranz Alberto
Published: December 2021

El derecho a la no autoincriminación se configura como un derecho fundamental integrado en el más amplio derecho de defensa y está reconocido en los tratados internacionales más importantes de nuestro entorno jurídico. Su operatividad en el marco del proceso penal no ofrece dudas, y tampoco su traslado al ámbito del procedimiento administrativo sancionador. Sin embargo, el objeto de este trabajo será realizar un análisis sobre el alcance del derecho a guardar silencio y a no confesarse culpable dentro del procedimiento administrativo, no solo sancionador, sino también de inspección, así como su operatividad en relación con las personas jurídicas. Todo ello a la luz de la jurisprudencia del TJUE.
PERAN PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL DALAM MEMBANGUN MENTAL ENTREPRENEUR DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Harding Diana , Kadiyono Anissa Lestari , Nuradina Kartika
Published: December 2021

Situasi pandemi COVID-19 yang mulai menyebar sejak awal tahun 2020 di Indonesia menimbulkan berbagai dampak yang berpengaruh kepada perekonomian masyarakat yang ditandai dengan meningkatnya jumlah pengangguran dan kasus PHK. Di sisi lain, masyarakat dituntut untuk mencari mata pencaharian baru agar mampu memenuhi kebutuhan hidup di masa pandemi. Melalui latar belakang ini, penulis menginisiatif kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat dalam bentuk Kuliah Kerja Nyata Program Pengabdian Mahasiswa (KKN-PPM) yang melibatkan mahasiswa untuk berbagi ilmu dengan masyarakat dalam tema kewirausahaan (entrepreneurship). Tujuan dari artikel penelitian ini adalah memberikan berbagai inisiatif yang dapat dilakukan masyarakat dalam menghadapi tantangan di masa pandemi, terutama dari perspektif kewirausahaan. Di sisi lain, dalam artikel ini dibahas pula berbagai intervensi yang dapat dilakukan dari akademisi, pemerintah, dan Lembaga Swadaya Masyarakat (LSM) terkait peningkatan kesadaran mengenai jiwa kewirausahaan masyarakat dengan meninjau aspek-aspek psychological capital untuk menggambarkan kesiapan masyarakat sebagai individu dalam menguasai kompetensi sebagai wirausaha. Penelitian dilakukan pada 216 orang dan terdapat hasil bahwa optimism perlu ditingkatkan pada mahasiswa dalam membangun mental entrepreneur di masa yang akan datang.