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The impact of Sars-Cov-2 infection on the wound healing of cervical treatment in patients with squamous intraepithelial lesions: a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Xu Lili , Wu Yuying , Li Chengzhi , Zhao Renfeng , Wang Zhibiao
Published: December 2023

Objective

SARS-CoV-2 infection has been associated with an increase in inflammatory factors, a weakening of the immune system, and a potentially delay in wound healing following surgery or ablative treatment. In this retrospective cohort study, we aimed to investigate the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on wound healing following cervical treatment in patients with squamous intraepithelial lesions (SIL).

Method

From November 2022 to February 2023, patients with SIL who underwent cervical ablative treatment or loop electrosurgical excision procedure at the People’s Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, were enrolled in the study. Of these, 29 patients who developed symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection and confirmed by an antigen test within one month after cervical treatment were included as experimental group, while the other 31 patients who received cervical treatment after recovering from SARS-CoV-2 infection were included in the control group. The cervical wound condition of all patients was documented using colposcopy immediately and one month after the procedure. Image J software was utilized to analyze the wound healing rate at one month post-treatment, and the wound healing status between two groups was compared. A vaginal discharge examination was performed before and one month after cervical treatment.

Results

No significant differences in age, severity, treatment, or time between groups. Experimental group had significantly lower healing rate 83.77(62.04, 97.09) % than control 98.64(97.10, 99.46)%，p < 0.001, and a higher scab non-shedding rate (24.14% vs. 3.22%, p = 0.024). Among patients who were infected with SARS-CoV-2 after undergoing cervical treatment, we observed 5 out of 7 patients (71.43%) contracted SARS-CoV-2 within 2 weeks after cervical treatment. No significant correlation was found between white blood cell count or leukocyte esterase in vaginal discharge and delayed wound healing of the cervix (p = 0.947 and 0.970, respectively).

Conclusion

SARS-CoV-2 infection may prolong the healing time of cervical treatment in patients with SIL. To minimize the risk of delayed healing, it’s crucial for patients to avoid viral infections such as SARS-CoV-2 within the first month of treatment. Taking necessary precautions to prevent infection is essential for successful cervical treatment outcomes in patients with SIL.
Quantitative assessment of airway wall thickness in COPD patients with interstitial lung abnormalities
Authors: Ji Yingying , Chen Leqing , Yang Jinrong , Yang Xiangying , Yang Fan
Published: December 2023

Background

Whether the airway is involved in the pathogenesis of interstitial lung abnormalities (ILA) is not well understood. Also the impact of ILA on lung function in COPD patients remains controversial. We aimed to assess the quantitative CT measurements of airway wall thickness (AWT) and lung function according to ILA status in COPD patients.

Methods

157 COPD patients discharged from our hospital from August 1, 2019 through August 31, 2022 who underwent chest CT imagings and pulmonary function tests were retrospectively enrolled. Linear regression analysis and multiple models were used to analyze associations between quantitative assessment of airway wall changes and the presence of ILA.

Results

In 157 COPD patients, 23 patients (14.6%) had equivocal ILA, 42 patients (26.8%) had definite ILA. The definite ILA group had the highest measurements of Pi10 (square root of theoretical airway wall area with a lumen perimeter of 10 mm), segmental AWT and segmental WA% (percentage of wall area), whereas the no ILA group had the lowest measurements of Pi10, segmental AWT and segmental WA%. In the adjusted analyses (adjusted by age, sex, body mass index, smoking intensity, COPD GOLD stage, lung function, slice thickness and scanner type), compared to COPD patients without ILA, the measurements of Pi10, segmental AWT and segmental WA% were higher in definite ILA group with differences of 0.225 mm (p = 0.012), 0.152 mm (p < 0.001), 4.8% (p < 0.001) respectively. COPD patients with definite ILA tended to have higher FEV1% predicted, FVC% predicted and lower MMEF75/25% predicted, but there were no statistically differences among the three groups.

Conclusion

Our study demonstrates the higher AWT measures in COPD patients with ILA compared to the patients without ILA. These findings suggest that the airway may be involved in the pathogenesis of ILA.
Neighbored-attention U-net (NAU-net) for diabetic retinopathy image segmentation
Authors: Zhao Tingting , Guan Yawen , Tu Dan , Yuan Lixia , Lu Guangtao
Published: December 2023

Background

Diabetic retinopathy-related (DR-related) diseases are posing an increasing threat to eye health as the number of patients with diabetes mellitus that are young increases significantly. The automatic diagnosis of DR-related diseases has benefited from the rapid development of image semantic segmentation and other deep learning technology.

Methods

Inspired by the architecture of U-Net family, a neighbored attention U-Net (NAU-Net) is designed to balance the identification performance and computational cost for DR fundus image segmentation. In the new network, only the neighboring high- and low-dimensional feature maps of the encoder and decoder are fused by using four attention gates. With the help of this improvement, the common target features in the high-dimensional feature maps of encoder are enhanced, and they are also fused with the low-dimensional feature map of decoder. Moreover, this network fuses only neighboring layers and does not include the inner layers commonly used in U-Net++. Consequently, the proposed network incurs a better identification performance with a lower computational cost.

Results

The experimental results of three open datasets of DR fundus images, including DRIVE, HRF, and CHASEDB, indicate that the NAU-Net outperforms FCN, SegNet, attention U-Net, and U-Net++ in terms of Dice score, IoU, accuracy, and precision, while its computation cost is between attention U-Net and U-Net++.

Conclusion

The proposed NAU-Net exhibits better performance at a relatively low computational cost and provides an efficient novel approach for DR fundus image segmentation and a new automatic tool for DR-related eye disease diagnosis.
Proteomic signature profiling in the cortex of dairy cattle unravels the physiology of brain aging
Authors: Cozzolino Flora , Canè Luisa , Gatto Maria Claudia , Iacobucci Ilaria , Sacchettino Luigi , De Biase Davide , Di Napoli Evaristo , Paciello Orlando , Avallone Luigi , Monti Maria , d’Angelo Danila , Napolitano Francesco
Published: December 2023

Introduction

Aging is a physiological process occurring in all living organisms. It is characterized by a progressive deterioration of the physiological and cognitive functions of the organism, accompanied by a gradual impairment of mechanisms involved in the regulation of tissue and organ homeostasis, thus exacerbating the risk of developing pathologies, including cancer and neurodegenerative disorders.

Methods

In the present work, for the first time, the influence of aging has been investigated in the brain cortex of the Podolica cattle breed, through LC–MS/MS-based differential proteomics and the bioinformatic analysis approach (data are available via ProteomeXchange with identifier PXD044108), with the aim of identifying potential aging or longevity markers, also associated with a specific lifestyle.

Results and discussion

We found a significant down-regulation of proteins involved in cellular respiration, dendric spine development, synaptic vesicle transport, and myelination. On the other hand, together with a reduction of the neurofilament light chain, we observed an up-regulation of both GFAP and vimentin in the aged samples. In conclusion, our data pave the way for a better understanding of molecular mechanisms underlying brain aging in grazing cattle, which could allow strategies to be developed that are aimed at improving animal welfare and husbandry practices of dairy cattle from intensive livestock.
What is the current status of care by neuro-otology specialists in Switzerland—A national survey
Authors: Zwergal Andreas , Mantokoudis Georgios , Heg Dik , Kerkeni Hassen , Diener Suzie , Kalla Roger , Korda Athanasia , Candreia Claudia , Welge-Lüssen Antje , Tarnutzer Alexander A.
Published: December 2023

Background

Vertigo and dizziness are frequent presenting symptoms in the emergency department and in outpatient centers. While the majority of dizzy patients are evaluated by primary care physicians, specialists are often involved in the diagnostic workup. We aimed to gain more insights into the role of specialists in the care of dizzy patients.

Materials and methods

Board-certified neurologists and ear–nose–throat (ENT) physicians working in Switzerland were invited to participate in an online survey. Descriptive statistical analyses were performed, and prospectively defined hypotheses were assessed using correlation analyses.

Results

All 111 participating specialists (neurologists = 62; ENT specialists = 49) were familiar with testing for posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), and 66% regularly applied provocation maneuvers for suspected lateral canal BPPV. Reposition maneuvers for posterior (99%) and lateral (68%) canals were frequently performed. ENT physicians were familiar with lateral canal BPPV repositioning maneuvers significantly more often than neurologists (84 vs. 56%, p ≤ 0.012). Specialists strongly agreed that performing the head impulse test (86%) and looking for deficient eccentric gaze holding (82%) are important. Compared to neurologists, significantly fewer ENT physicians indicated ordering brain MRI in acutely dizzy patients (OR = 0.33 [0.16–0.067], p = 0.002) and physical therapy in patients with acute (50 vs. 20%, p = 0.005) or episodic/chronic dizziness (78 vs. 50%, p = 0.003).

Conclusion

We found substantial differences in the care of dizzy patients by neurologists and ENT physicians. This underlines the need for a standardized, guideline-oriented diagnostic workup and treatment across specialties. Dedicated training for performing lateral canal BPPV repositioning maneuvers should be prioritized for neurologists. Similarly, physical therapy should be considered more often by ENT physicians.
Targeted therapy for pediatric central nervous system tumors harboring mutagenic tropomyosin receptor kinases
Authors: Cipri Selene , Fabozzi Francesco , Del Baldo Giada , Milano Giuseppe Maria , Boccuto Luigi , Carai Andrea , Mastronuzzi Angela
Published: December 2023

The family of the neurotrophic tyrosine kinase receptor (NTRK) gene encodes for members of the tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) family. Rearrangements involving NTRK1/2/3 are rare oncogenic factors reported with variable frequencies in an extensive range of cancers in pediatrics and adult populations, although they are more common in the former than in the latter. The alterations in these genes are causative of the constitutive activation of TRKs that drive carcinogenesis. In 2017, first-generation TRK inhibitor (TRKi) larotrectinib was granted accelerated approval from the FDA, having demonstrated histologic-agnostic activity against NTRKs fusions tumors. Since this new era has begun, resistance to first-generation TRKi has been described and has opened the development of second-generation molecules, such as selitrectinib and repotrectinib. In this review, we provide a brief overview of the studies on NTRK alterations found in pediatric central nervous system tumors and first and second-generation TRKi useful in clinical practice.
Can a kiss conquer all? The predictive utility of idealized first kiss beliefs on reports of romantic love among U.S. adults
Authors: Thompson Ashley E. , Hill Madeleine R. , Record Julia M.
Published: December 2023

Research indicates that idealized romantic expectations and the extent to which they are met, are important predictors of relationship outcomes (e.g., love). However, no studies have investigated the impact of idealized beliefs associated with specific behaviors (e.g., kissing) on reports of romantic love. Thus, the two studies comprising this research assessed the association between idealized beliefs related to one’s first romantic kiss with their current partner, unmet first kiss expectations, and reports of romantic love. Romantic attachment was also examined as a moderator. In Study One, the First Kiss Beliefs Scale was created and the results from 208 adults revealed that increased endorsement of idealized first kiss beliefs was associated with greater romantic love (r = 0.25). Romantic attachment also moderated this relationship, such that idealized first kiss beliefs significantly predicted love for those high in attachment anxiety and low in avoidance (β = 0.68 and β = 0.18, respectively). In Study Two, the First Kiss Beliefs Scale was modified to assess outcomes and expectations to capture unmet expectations. The results from 234 adults indicated that idealized first kiss beliefs predicted a greater proportion of the variance in romantic love (sr2 = 0.10) than did unmet expectations (sr2 = 0.07). A three-way interaction was also detected such that, among those low in attachment anxiety, the relationship between kissing beliefs and love was positive for those high in attachment avoidance and negative for those low. These results indicate that idealized first kiss expectations with one’s current romantic partner are important predictors of love (beyond whether these expectations were met), particularly for those high in attachment insecurity. Implications are discussed for practitioners and those in the primary stages of romantic relationships.
Exploring the relationship between work–family conflict and sleep disturbance: a study on stratification and interaction
Authors: Lee Jian , Oh Juyeon , Park Heejoo , Sim Juho , Lee Jongmin , Kim Yangwook , Yun Byungyoon
Published: December 2023

Introduction

Despite several studies on the association between work–family conflict (WFC) and sleep disturbances, a more comprehensive approach considering occupational factors is lacking. We aimed to analyze this association among Korean workers and the combined effects of WFC and job-related factors on sleep disturbance.

Methods

Data on paid workers from the sixth Korean Working Conditions Survey were analyzed. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for sleep disturbances with WFC were calculated using a multiple logistic regression model among Korean workers. Furthermore, stratification and interaction analyses were conducted between WFC and socioeconomic factors related to sleep disturbance.

Results

Among the 24,923 workers (male: 11,752, female: 13,171) examined, 35.40% of males and 39.95% of females experienced sleep disturbances. In both sexes, the WFC group was significantly associated with sleep disturbance [adjusted OR (95% CI): male, 2.90 [2.67–3.16]; female, 2.54 [2.35–2.74]]. According to the stratification analysis, the association between sleep disturbance and WFC was prominent among younger and highly educated individuals, those engaged in quick returns, and larger companies in both sexes. In the interactions between WFC, quick return, occupation, and company size on sleep disturbance, there were significant additive associations, except between WFC and occupation among female workers.

Conclusion

This study highlights the association between WFC and sleep disturbances in male and female workers and emphasizes the importance of maintaining work–life balance.
Increasing exercise participation during the COVID-19 pandemic: the buffering role of nostalgia
Authors: Cho Heetae , Wang John Chee Keng , Kim Sunghoon , Chiu Weisheng
Published: December 2023

Introduction

Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, people faced difficulties engaging in exercise activities as usual. As a result, there has been an increase in the demand for home exercises and online sales. However, there is little research on individuals’ buying and exercise behaviors during the pandemic. Thus, this study investigated how the perceived threat of COVID-19 influences exercise participants’ compensatory consumption and exercise intention through emotional responses, such as feelings of solastalgia and nostalgia.

Methods

A total of 488 responses were collected from Generation Y, as individuals belonging to Generation Y are more prone to impulsive buying compared to other generations and, importantly, consider exercise a crucial component of their general well-being. Data were examined using a three-step method that involved the use of SPSS 26.0 and EQS 6.4 software.

Results

Results showed that perception of COVID-19 positively influenced solastalgia and negatively affected nostalgia. Also, solastalgia had positive effects on nostalgia and online browsing, and nostalgia positively affected online browsing. Finally, this study found that online browsing positively influenced impulse buying and exercise intention, while impulse buying did not significantly affect exercise intention.

Conclusion

This study contributes to identifying the crucial influence of emotions in decision-making and increasing the understanding of the connection between nostalgia and cognitive and emotional responses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The relationship between perceived stigma and perceived stress in cognitive decline: a survey of persons with mild cognitive impairment and their caregivers
Authors: Warren Alison
Published: December 2023

Introduction

While Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia have rapidly become a global health crisis with growing incidence that is unabated, the incidence of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) far exceeds that of Alzheimer’s disease. Persons with MCI demonstrate some level of cognitive impairment, but daily functions remain intact and there is no certainty that they will develop dementia. Yet, the possibility conjures a considerable amount of fear and anxiety, further fueled by a vast array of misconceptions and stigma. The pervasive nature of this stigma permeates society and culture at many levels. Persons with MCI who are at higher risk for development of dementia may be especially vulnerable to fear and stigma associated with the diagnosis. Based on this premise, the primary aim of this study was to examine the relationship between perceived stigma and perceived stress in persons with MCI and their care partners, including the relationship between income and the study variables. The secondary aim was to examine the effect of a combined cognitive rehabilitation and wellness program on these perceptions.

Methods

Thirty participants were recruited from Mayo Clinic’s Health Action to Benefit Independence and Thinking (HABIT) program. MCI (n = 15) and care partner (n = 15) participants completed the Stigma Impact Scale (SIS) and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) before and after the HABIT program.

Results

Average SIS and PSS scores decreased in the MCI, care partner, and combined groups, both pre- and post-HABIT. Linear regression was used to assess the relationship between perceived stigma and stress, controlling for income. A significant relationship was found between perceived stigma and perceived stress both pre and post-HABIT.

Discussion

The results suggest a relationship exists between perceived stigma and perceived stress in persons with MCI and their care partners, and an educational program such as HABIT may strengthen this relationship by informing participants of potential challenges that occur in cognitive decline. Understanding these relationships may provide an opportunity to provide tools for this vulnerable population.
Facilitators and barriers to the adoption of mHealth apps for COVID-19 contact tracing: a systematic review of the literature
Authors: Sujarwoto Sujarwoto , Maharani Asri
Published: December 2023

Background

Despite the enormous potential of mobile health (mHealth) apps for COVID-19 contact tracing, the adoption rate in most countries remains low. Thus, the objective of the current study is to identify facilitators and barriers of mHealth apps adoption for COVID-19 contact tracing based on existing studies.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of mHealth studies before December 2021 that evaluate facilitators and barriers associated with the adoption of mHealth apps for COVID-19 contact tracing. We assessed the risk of bias for all included studies using the Cochrane tool. We based our narrative synthesis on the facilitators-barriers to the adoption of mHealth framework comprising seven key factors.

Results

A total of 27 articles were reviewed from 16 countries representing high income countries (France, German, Italy, United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Singapore, Belgium, Republic Ireland, Netherland, Poland, and Japan), middle-income countries (Fiji), and low-middle income countries (India). We identified the main facilitators of mHealth adoption: perceived risks to COVID-19, trust, perceived benefit, social norm, and technology readiness. The main barriers of mHealth adoption were data privacy/security concerns. Among sociodemographic factors, females, lower education, lower-income, and older individual are barriers to adoption in low-middle income countries, while most of those factors were not significantly associated with adoption in a high-income country.

Conclusion

The findings imply that resolving data privacy/security issues while developing trust, perceived benefits, social norms, and technology preparedness could be effective strategies for increasing adoption intentions and app use among the general public. In low-middle-income countries, addressing digital divide is critical to the app’s adoption.

Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=249500, identifier RD42021249500 (PROSPERO).
Machine learning-driven development of a disease risk score for COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality: a Swedish and Norwegian register-based study
Authors: Shakibfar Saeed , Zhao Jing , Li Huiqi , Nordeng Hedvig , Lupattelli Angela , Pavlovic Milena , Sandve Geir Kjetil , Nyberg Fredrik , Wettermark Björn , Hajiebrahimi Mohammadhossein , Andersen Morten , Sessa Maurizio
Published: December 2023

Aims

To develop a disease risk score for COVID-19-related hospitalization and mortality in Sweden and externally validate it in Norway.

Method

We employed linked data from the national health registries of Sweden and Norway to conduct our study. We focused on individuals in Sweden with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection through RT-PCR testing up to August 2022 as our study cohort. Within this group, we identified hospitalized cases as those who were admitted to the hospital within 14 days of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 and matched them with five controls from the same cohort who were not hospitalized due to SARS-CoV-2. Additionally, we identified individuals who died within 30 days after being hospitalized for COVID-19. To develop our disease risk scores, we considered various factors, including demographics, infectious, somatic, and mental health conditions, recorded diagnoses, and pharmacological treatments. We also conducted age-specific analyses and assessed model performance through 5-fold cross-validation. Finally, we performed external validation using data from the Norwegian population with COVID-19 up to December 2021.

Results

During the study period, a total of 124,560 individuals in Sweden were hospitalized, and 15,877 individuals died within 30 days following COVID-19 hospitalization. Disease risk scores for both hospitalization and mortality demonstrated predictive capabilities with ROC-AUC values of 0.70 and 0.72, respectively, across the entire study period. Notably, these scores exhibited a positive correlation with the likelihood of hospitalization or death. In the external validation using data from the Norwegian COVID-19 population (consisting of 53,744 individuals), the disease risk score predicted hospitalization with an AUC of 0.47 and death with an AUC of 0.74.

Conclusion

The disease risk score showed moderately good performance to predict COVID-19-related mortality but performed poorly in predicting hospitalization when externally validated.
Application of health self-management intervention program for metabolic syndrome patients in the bereaved population following the Wenchuan earthquake
Authors: Lihua Ma , Xiaolian Jiang , Song Wang , Ning Jiang
Published: December 2023

Background

The destructive Wenchuan earthquake has led to approximately 800,000 people being bereaved. In the previous cross-sectional study, we explored the long-term incidence of Metabolic Syndrome (MS) and studied its influencing factors among the bereaved population 12 years after the Wenchuan earthquake. Chronic disease self-management has become a recognized public health service. Studies have shown that demographic and genetic factors, stress, geographical environment, society, culture, dietary habits, lifestyle, and other aspects influence MS. Due to the Wenchuan earthquake being a serious stress event, the implementation of targeted interventions should be discussed further.

Objectives

To verify the effect of applying a self-management intervention program for patients with MS among the bereaved population following the Wenchuan earthquake.

Design

A randomized controlled trial (RCT) design was adopted.

Participants

A total of 132 bereaved patients with MS following the Wenchuan earthquake constituted the sample.

Methods

The study was based on the Cognitive–Phenomenological–Transaction, Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, and Patient Empowerment Conceptual Model, which combined with the latest evidence-based guidelines, were used to systematically evaluate cross-sectional results of this study that were used to construct a stress management-based health self-management intervention program and MS health self-management manual for bereaved patients with MS following the Wenchuan earthquake. In addition, we revised and completed a health self-management intervention program and health self-management manual for patients with MS by using the expert consultation method. General data were collected prior to intervention (T0). We collected the patients’ MS disease-related physiological indicators before intervention (T0), after intervention (T1), and 2 months after intervention (T2). EipData3.1 software was used to input data in duplex and duplicate, and SPSS22.0 software was used for statistical analysis.

Results

The variance analysis showed that the total score of healthy self-management behavior and the score of diet management, exercise management, drug management, and emotional management have intergroup effects, time effects, and group–time interaction effects (p < 0.05). When the differences between groups were further compared, we found that the total score and the score of six dimensions (excluding disease self-monitoring management) were higher than those of the control groups at T1 and T2, and the differences were statistically significant (p < 0.05).

Conclusion

The intervention program of healthy self-management for patients with MS who come from bereaved families following the Wenchuan earthquake can effectively improve patients’ health self-management behaviors.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: When the Body Attacks Itself
Authors: Abdi Warda , Richmond Jillian
Published: December 2023

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that affects multiple organ systems. Autoimmune diseases happen when the immune system attacks the body’s own cells instead of things like infections or cancers. Lupus is not a preventable disease and it can leave people with devastating symptoms that range from joint pain to kidney failure. It is important for patients to get an accurate diagnosis so that they can be treated as quickly as possible, to prevent further damage to the body’s tissues. In this article, we detail the four types of lupus: SLE, drug-induced, cutaneous, and neonatal lupus. We will also detail how lupus affects different organ systems. The diagnosis and treatment methods, including medications and lifestyle adjustments, are also highlighted. Additionally, it features a conversation with a lupus patient Miah who shares her journey and challenges living with this chronic condition, along with advice for others dealing with lupus.
How Does Space Exploration Affect the Heart and Blood Vessels?
Authors: Nemec-Bakk Ashley S. , Boerma Marjan
Published: December 2023

During missions in space, men and women are exposed to many factors that can alter the cardiovascular system, which consists of the heart and blood vessels. Both onboard the International Space Station and in space crafts in deeper space, people experience very little (micro) gravity. Because the human cardiovascular system is used to working against the gravity we have on Earth, living in microgravity can lead to unwanted changes. Moreover, exposure to space radiation, the diet onboard space missions, and the mental stress of long-term missions can all influence cardiovascular health. This article reviews the current knowledge of how the environment in space can alter the heart and blood vessels of space explorers, and it discusses some things that we still do not fully understand. The research in this area is ongoing and is very important to make future human missions into deep space possible.
The impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on agricultural production strategy from the perspective of loss aversion
Authors: Han Shifeng , Cheng Yijie
Published: December 2023

Agricultural products have the characteristics of high perishability, short life cycles, and low salvage, and agricultural production is easily affected by uncontrollable natural conditions. Therefore, farmers will face great risk when making agricultural production decisions. In addition, farmers have a high demand for basic income security, so they are typically loss-averse decision-makers. Simultaneously, the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic has undoubtedly increased their loss aversion. The piecewise utility function is an effective model for investigating decision-making with consideration of loss aversion, in which the loss aversion parameter will be adjusted by the epidemic to a certain degree. We innovatively involve the impact of COVID-19 epidemic by a quantitative correction factor in the loss-averse newsvendor model to deal with the decision-making problem of agricultural production and investigate the influences of the epidemic and farmers’ loss aversion degree on the optimal production quantity and profits as well as the relationship between the epidemic situation and loss aversion. Through model analysis and numerical experiments on a specific agricultural product by Matlab software, it is found that the effect caused by the epidemic and the increased level of loss aversion will reduce farmers’ production and income. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen regular epidemic prevention and control and formulate corresponding support policies to stimulate farmers’ production motivation. Maintaining relative stability in the agricultural market demand can also alleviate the negative impact of the epidemic to a certain extent. Faced with the impact of the epidemic, farmers need to do their best to control agricultural production costs to relieve their economic pressure.
Stereo 3D Object Detection Using a Feature Attention Module
Authors: Zhao Kexin , Jiang Rui , He Jun
Published: December 2023

Stereo 3D object detection remains a crucial challenge within the realm of 3D vision. In the pursuit of enhancing stereo 3D object detection, feature fusion has emerged as a potent strategy. However, the design of the feature fusion module and the determination of pivotal features in this fusion process remain critical. This paper proposes a novel feature attention module tailored for stereo 3D object detection. Serving as a pivotal element for feature fusion, this module not only discerns feature importance but also facilitates informed enhancements based on its conclusions. This study delved into the various facets aided by the feature attention module. Firstly, a interpretability analysis was conducted concerning the function of the image segmentation methods. Secondly, we explored the augmentation of the feature fusion module through a category reweighting strategy. Lastly, we investigated global feature fusion methods and model compression strategies. The models devised through our proposed design underwent an effective analysis, yielding commendable performance, especially in small object detection within the pedestrian category.
Left Ventricular Assist Device Pump Obstruction Reduces Native Heart Efficiency
Authors: Montes Ricardo , Ueckert Saniya Salim , Vu Vi , May-Newman Karen
Published: December 2023

Obstruction of the LVAD flow path can occur when blood clots or tissue overgrowth form within the inflow cannula, pump body, or outflow graft, and it can lead to thrombus, embolism, and stroke. The goal of this study was to measure the impact of progressive pump inflow obstruction on the pressure and flow dynamics of the LVAD-supported heart using a mock circulatory loop. Pump obstruction (PO) was produced by progressively blocking a fraction of the LVAD inlet area. Pressures, flows, and the midplane velocity field of the LV were measured for three LVAD speeds and six PO levels. Pressure and flow decreased with PO, shifting more of the flow through the aortic valve such that the total flow decreased by 6–11% and decreased the efficiency of the work of the native heart up to 60%. PO restricts diastolic flow through the LVAD, which reduces mitral inflow and decreases the strength and energy of the intraventricular vortices. The changes in flow architecture produced by PO include flow stasis and increased shear, which predispose the system to thromboembolic risk. Analysis of the contributions to external work may enable early detection, which allows time for therapeutic intervention, reducing the likelihood of pump replacement and the risk of complications.
Ecclesiological Convergences in Recent Multilateral Ecumenical Dialogue
Authors: Choromanski Andrzej
Published: December 2023

This article discusses the topic of the Church in the multilateral international theological dialogue conducted by the Faith and Order Commission (FOC) of the World Council of Churches (WCC), which in 2013 published a “convergence statement” entitled “The Church. Towards a Common Vision” (TCTCV), which gave a fresh impetus to the ecclesiological debate that has been taking place in the ecumenical movement for many decades. The document demonstrates that despite continuing differences among “confessional” ecclesiologies, there exists a converging vision of the Church, its nature, mission, and unity among all Christian traditions. This paper is divided into two parts: the first part dedicated to the TCTCV statement and the second part dedicated to the process of its reception during the last decade. Part one includes an introduction to the long study process within the Faith and Order Commission that led to the production of TCTCV, explains its ecumenical significance, presents its structure and content, and outlines some of the themes that are central to its vision of the Church, such as communion (koinonia), sacramentality, and the missionary vocation. Part two presents different stages of the reception process of TCTCV in the churches and in the FOC and addresses some of the issues that were identified as vital for the future ecumenical dialogue on the Church such as the meaning of communion (koinonia), visible unity, mutual recognition, ministries, baptismal ecclesiology, legitimate diversity, and others. This paper expresses the hope for the continuation of dialogue on the basis of the results already achieved as a necessary way of strengthening ecclesial communion among the churches.
Aprendizaje organizacional y planificación estratégica en escuelas públicas
Authors: Matos Vega Haydeé
Published: December 2023

El aprendizaje organizacional y la planificación estratégica son elementos fundamentales orientados para mejorar la gestión educativa de las escuelas públicas. El objetivo del estudio fue determinar la relación entre el aprendizaje organizacional y la planificación estratégica en las escuelas públicas de Lima. Se llevó a cabo mediante el enfoque cuantitativo cuyo nivel fue descriptivo, el diseño transversal y de tipo correlacional. Se utilizaron dos cuestionarios para medir las variables del estudio que contaron con la validez y confiabilidad a través del Alfa de Cronbach el valor de 0.951 para el aprendizaje organizacional y 0.920 para la planificación estratégica. La muestra estuvo conformada por 83 docentes de las escuelas públicas. Los resultados mostraron que existe una relación positiva entre el aprendizaje organizacional y el planeamiento estratégico de Rho de Spearman de 0.725 y p< 0.05. Cuando las instituciones fomentan un ambiente de aprendizaje continuo entre su personal docente y administrativo, están mejor preparadas para identificar oportunidades de mejora en la calidad de la educación y abordar desafíos educativos.
Sejarah Branding Kuliner Halal di Kota Medan, 2003-2019
Authors: Mariam Siti , Rohani Laila , Naldo Jufri
Published: December 2023

The concern surrounding halal and haram products is a focal point for legal scholars and historians, sparking ongoing debates within various societal sectors. This study delves into the historical evolution of halal branding within the culinary industry in Medan. Historical methods and qualitative approaches, encompassing literature reviews, observations, interviews, and documentation, were employed to gather data. Findings emphasize the pivotal role of halal branding in ensuring the safety, comfort, and availability of halal products, impacting the well-being of a diverse population. The journey began in 1976 with the introduction of a logo signifying the presence of pork, subsequently gaining momentum in 1988 when researchers from the University of Brawijaya Faculty of Enforcement identified food products suspected of pork content. A year later, the Indonesian Ulema Council (Majelis Ulama Indonesia - MUI) established the Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Assessment Institute (LPPOM) to oversee halal certification. The enactment of the Halal Product Assurance Law (UUJPH) in late 2014 mandated that all products circulating within Indonesia must hold halal certification, coinciding with the establishment of the Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) under the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
Nilai-Nilai Islam dalam Tradisi Pernikahan Masyarakat Etnis Melayu di Tanjung Balai
Authors: Lubis Siti Nurhaliza , Siregar Yusra Dewi , Yasmin Nabila
Published: December 2023

Marriage customs serve as a tangible manifestation of the confluence of Islamic values and local culture, combining into a unified sacred process. This study explores the wedding traditions of the Malay ethnic group in Tanjung Balai, including their historical roots, customary rituals, and their correlation with Islamic values. The research aims to provide a comprehensive description of the marriage culture commonly practiced by the people of Tanjung Balai, while also expanding scholarly insights into the integration of Islam and Indonesian culture. Remarkably, these traditions have endured for a significant duration and have ties to the spread of Islam from the Sultanate of Aceh. This qualitative research, utilizing anthropological and historical research methods, involves four phases: heuristics (source collection), source criticism, interpretation, and historiography. The study concludes that Islamic values incorporated into the wedding traditions of the Malay ethnic group in Tanjung Balai have influenced the orientation of local cultural values towards an Islamic context. Furthermore, the evolution of this culture over time represents a gradual adaptation to changing societal dynamics, drawing inspiration from the local indigenous community.
PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI PEMANFAATAN TANAMAN KENIKIR DALAM UPAYA PENCEGAHAN KANKER DI RW16 DAN 17 KELURAHAN CIPAGERAN KECAMATAN CIMAHI UTARA
Authors: Hayati Eem , Nurhayati Betty , Rinaldi Sonny Feisal
Published: December 2023

Kanker merupakan penyakit yang terjadi akibat pertumbuhan sel-sel abnormal yang tidak terkendali, menyebabkan jaringan tubuh normal rusak. Beberapa cara yang bisa dilakukan untuk mencegah kanker  di antaranya dengan memperhatikan dan menerapkan pola makan dan gaya hidup sehat. Beberapa tanaman obat ada yang berpotensi sebagai anti kanker yaitu  memiliki efek sitotoksik salah satunya adalah  kenikir.  Daun kenikir mengandung senyawa aktif alkaloid, polifenol, saponin, tanin dan flavonoid glikosida kuersetin. Hasil penelitian oleh beberapa peneliti sebelumnya menunjukkan beberapa  ekstrak metanolik dari daun kenikir diketahui memiliki efek sitotoksik terhadap sel T47D dan ekstrak etanol kenikir  dibuktikan sebagai antioksidan dan antikanker Rahim. Tujuan pengabdian pada masyarakat adalah untuk menerapkan potensi daun kenikir sebagai anti kanker agar dapat dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat di RW 16 dan 17 Kelurahan Cipageran Kecamatan Cimahi Utara. Metode yang dilakukan yaitu penyuluhan pada kader dan penanaman bibit tanaman kenikir di lokasi mitra. Hasil pengabdian masyarakat diperoleh nilai pretest dan posttest di RW 16 sebesar 53 dan 93 terdapat peningkatan sebesar 76%, sedangkan nilai pre test dan post tes di RW 17 sebesar 56 dan 88 terdapat peningkatan sebesar 57%. Simpulan hasil PKM diperoleh   peningkatan pengetahuan dan pemahaman para kader mengenai pemanfaatan tanaman kenikir dalam upaya pencegahan kanker.
PENERAPAN MODEL EDUKASI ASI DENGAN VISUALISASI PRAKTIK PADA IBU HAMIL
Authors: Yanti Risna Dewi , Mulyati Sri , Rahayu Eva Sri
Published: December 2023

Angka cakupan ASI esklusif di Indonesia yaitu 42%. Berbagai program dan strategi telah dikembangkan oleh pemerintah untuk mensosialisasikan pentingnya asi ekslusif kepada ibu dan keluarga. Salah satunya melalui kelas ibu hamil di posyandu dan puskesmas. Namun, belum cukup untuk meningkatkan kesiapan ibu untuk menyusui bayinya.

 

Diperlukan media dan metode yang menarik dan memiliki retensi memori yang lama dalam penyampaian informasi tentang ASI. Salah satunya dengan metode visualisasi praktik, yaitu menyampaikan informasi melalui kombinasi ceramah, vidio, gambar, simbol, barang analogi dan praktik  Kegiatan tersebut merupakan kegiatan dalam memberikan informasi tentang kesiapan menyusui kepada ibu hamil 

 

Kegiatan dirancang untuk dilakukan dalam kurun waktu 12 bulan. Diawali dengan persiapan, pre test pengetahuan awal ibu hamil tentang ASI, pemberian materi ASI dengan visualisasi praktik selama 7 kegiatan. 

 

Evaluasi kegiatan yaitu berupa pre test dilakukan dari pertemuan pertama. Selanjutnya pada tahap akhir akan dilakukan post test untuk mengetahui sejauhmana keberhasilan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat yang telah dilakukan.
IMPLEMENTASI TERAPI KOMPLEMENTER BAWANG PUTIH PANGGANG DAN RELAKSASI NAFAS DALAM PADA LANSIA HIPERTENSI DI POSBINDU KELURAHAN PASIR JAYA KOTA BOGOR
Authors: Sunita Anna , Susmadi Susmadi , Surtiati Eti , Riftianingsih Nieniek
Published: December 2023

Hipertensi merupakan salah satu penyakit tidak menular (PTM) yang banyak diderita oleh masyarakat umum dan sebagian besar lanjut usia. Penderita hipertensi diperkirakan mencapai 1 milyar di dunia, dan dua pertiga diantaranya berada di negara berkembang. Angka ini terus meningkat tajam dan diprediksi pada tahun 2025 sekitar 29% orang dewasa di seluruh dunia menderita hipertensi. Pengendalian dan penatalaksanaan hipertensi dengan farmakologi digunakan penderita dalam jangka lama dapat menimbulkan kejenuhan, tidak teratur makan obat, dan akan berhenti makan obat saat gejala sudah berkurang. Hipertensi menetap dan komplikasi lebih lanjut akan terjadi pada organ target. Penatalaksanaan hipertensi non-farmakologis perlu ditawarkan pada penderita hipertensi, berupa terapi komplementer relaksasi napas dalam perlahan (slow deep breathing) dan terapi herbal berupa konsumsi bawang putih panggang.
PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN MASYARAKAT KELURAHAN SUKARASA, KECAMATAN SUKASARI, KOTA BANDUNG DALAM PEMBUATAN KOMPOS DENGAN METODE TAKAKURA
Authors: Iqbal Muhamad , Yudha Irianto Redi , Kamaludin Ade
Published: December 2023

Kelurahan Sukarasa Kota Bandung merupakan wilayah padat penduduk dengan kegiatan masyarakat akan banyak dilakukan dilingkungan tempat tinggal sehingga produksi sampah terus ada dan belum adanya pengelolaan sampah yang baik didaerah tersebut. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini ialah untuk mengetahui perubahan pengetahuan dan pembuatan pupuk kompos dengan metode Takakura. Kegiatan pemberdayaan masyarak ini dilakukan dengan pemberian materi dan demonstrasi pada warga RW 02 dan RW 03 Kelurahan Sukarasa Kecamatan Sukasari, Kota Bandung. Pengabdian masyarakat ini menghasilkan pengetahuan warga tentang pembuatan kompos dengan metode Takakura mengalami peningkatan dari pre-test hanya 30% menjadi 70% pada post-tes. Kompos jadi hasil dari pengomposan dengan metode Takakura dihasilkan penurunan berat sampah rata-rata ialah 53,66%. Bahan organic yang mengalamipenurunan berat paling tinggi ialah sawi, daun kering dan wortel. Kegiatan ini dapat efektif meningkatkan pengetahuan warga tentang pembuatan pupuk kompos dengan metode Takakura.
Droit et politique en Afrique du sud : le président de la République peut-il faire l’objet d’une motion de censure ? À propos de Economic Freedom Fighters, United Democratic Movement Congress of the People, Democratic Alliance v. Speaker of National Assembly, President Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma, (Aff. CCT 76/17)
Authors: Zevounou Lionel
Published: December 2023

The South African Constitutional Court condemns the inertia of Parliament for failing to implement the procedural means necessary to trigger the impeachment procedure of the President of the Republic, provided for by Article 89 of the Constitution.
Un jeu d’asymétries : clauses d’élection de for optionnelles et asymétriques dans la jurisprudence française
Authors: Mailhé Francois
Published: December 2023

Cet article est tiré du rapport français présenté au comité d’étude des clauses d’élection de for optionnelles de l’Académie internationale de droit comparé lors de son Congrès quadriennal, organisé à Fukuoka en juillet 2018. Le rapport avait été préparé dans une situation de relatif incofort car, si le droit français a une longue tradition de faveur à l’égard des clauses d’élection de for, bien avant le Code civil lui-même, les clauses d’élection de for optionnelles, elles, ne forment qu’une partie marginale d’une jurisprudence abondante. Mais quelques arrêts ont cependant soulevé un débat intense. Alors que les juridictions françaises ont parfois interprété certaines clauses comme étant «au seul bénéfice » ou «dans le seul intérêt » d’une partie, ouvrant ainsi une option de manière asymétrique par la seule interprétation de leurs termes, un courant jurisprudentiel a paradoxalement strictement encadré les clauses expressément optionnelles, qui sont tenues pour inefficaces si elles n’offrent pas les éléments objectifs à même de déterminer quelles autres juridictions peuvent être saisies par le bénéficiaire de l’option. Cette question, qui a donné lieu à rien de moins que 5 arrêts de la Cour de cassation en trois ans, oppose maintenant frontalement deux de ses chambres. Si la position la plus restrictive semble condamnée sur le long terme, sa justification devrait être prise en compte.