bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The image of Russia in the Minds of Modern Youth Through the Perception of the Stimulus Words "Globalization", "Culture" (Based on the Materials of an Associative Experiment)
Authors: Popadinets R. V. , Andreeva O. A.
Published: November 2023

The article is a comprehensive analysis of the image of Russia, based on theoretical research and the results of an associative experiment conducted with two groups of subjects: the main (17-25 years old) and control (26-50years old).

   The aim is to study the perception of the image of Russia in the context of modern globalization and the change of the socio-cultural paradigm.

   The object of study is representatives of the modern generation of Russianyouth.

   The subject of the study is the image of Russia formed in the minds of modern youth under the influence of external and internal factors.

   The relevance of the research is due to the need to study the relationship in the triad of man-culture-globalization, in which an active youth stratum occupies an important place, acting as an indicator of public mood and a determinant of cultural values.

   The novelty of the research lies in considering the image of Russia through the prism of perception of the words-stimuli "globalization", "culture" according to the results of an associative experiment carried out using two methods – a free associative experiment and a directed associative experiment.

   The analysis of the obtained data is carried out within the framework of an interdisciplinary approach: psycholinguistic, linguophilosophical and sociological. The method of hermeneutical and comparative analysis of the words image and εἷδoς is used. The question is considered: what dominates in the linguistic consciousness of representatives of modern youth regarding the image of Russia: "image" as an artificial construct imposed from the outside, or constructed by the efforts of the mind and spirit of "eidos"? According to the results of the study, a number of associative reactions to stimulus words were obtained, showing that the image of Russia in the representations of the main age group is formed mainly under the influence of external factors caused by the modern media space (Internet, social networks), and not as a result of internal factors (the work of will, spirit and mind).
Problems of Contemporary French Ethnolinguistics
Authors: Vereshchagina N. V.
Published: November 2023

The article analyses theoretical and methodological basis underlying modern French ethnolinguistics, which studies the correlation between language and culture of an ethnos. Every nation creates its own picture of the world, defines spiritual and moral priorities, forms ethnic self-consciousness and the system of life values in synchronic and diachrony. At the same time, language, religion, anthropological attributes of an ethnos can be repeated in other peoples with its rituals, rituals, beliefs, perceptions finding their expression, it always distinguishes one linguoculture from another.

   The relevance of the topic is determined by the need to evaluate the development of contemporary French ethnolinguistics and to correlate traditional and French linguistic terminology.

   The material for the study is contemporary articles on French ethnolinguistics and discourse analysis.

   The aim of the study is to establish and analyse the specificities of theoretical works on contemporary French ethnolinguistics.

   To achieve this goal we used general theoretical methods of comparison, description and linguistic methods of logical comparison and structural method. The study of individual semantic groups and lexical fields and the interaction between ethnolinguistics and the French school of discourse analysis form the specific methodological basis of modern French ethnolinguistics. Ethnolinguistics stands out as a specific interdisciplinary and independent field of linguistics, combining the study of linguistic, social and cultural aspects of language. As a result of the study it was found that the specificity of the methodology of French ethnolinguistics is manifested in its connection with the school of discourse analysis, which allows the study of linguistic existence of small social groups and different forms of language realization - oral and written - to be included in the research material.
The Potential of Smart City Management to Overcome the Limitations of the Pandemic
Authors: Moskovtseva L. V. , Roschektaev S. A. , Koryakina T. V. , Chernenko E. M.
Published: November 2023

The relevance of the study is determined by the need to find effective tools to overcome the negative effects of a pandemic coronavirus infection at the urban level. The purpose of the study is to explore the potential of smart city management to overcome the constraints caused by the coronavirus pandemic, and to identify areas for its use to accelerate post-coronavirus recovery. The objectives of the study are to analyse the constraints on society caused by the coronavirus pandemic; to systematise the benefits of smart city management; and to identify directions for harnessing the potential of smart city management to accelerate post pandemic recovery. Methodology. The research is based on the method of theoretical analysis, systematization of data, methods and techniques of economic analysis to investigate the dynamics of indicators, graphical method to present the results of the analysis, and logical method to formulate the author's recommendations. Results. The authors have systematised the restrictions on the life activity of society, which emerged in the period of the pandemic. It was substantiated that during a pandemic, the advantages of digital technologies and "smart" governance enable the implementation of governance models which can flexibly adapt to changing conditions. The analysis of basic conditions for the implementation of the model of "smart" city management has been carried out. Identified areas for harnessing the potential of smart city governance to accelerate post-pandemic recovery. Conclusions. Conclusion. Comparison of the limitations of city life during the pandemic with the possibilities of "smart" city management based on the creation of the system of digital monitoring of the epidemiological situation, "smart" health care, development of urban digital cultural and leisure environment, the use of the principles of "smart" waste management will allow in a short time to overcome the negative covid footprint for the economic system of the city.
Assessment of the Spatial Distribution of Rural Settlements in the Tambov Region
Authors: Medvedeva O. A.
Published: November 2023

Relevance. With the rapid industrialization and continuous socio-economic progress of Russia, the spatial distribution of rural settlements is undergoing significant changes. The globalization of the economy, regional differences, changes in agriculture and the characteristics of villages, as well as the sustainable recovery of rural social economy are becoming important areas of research around the world. The purpose of the study is to search for opportunities for the development of rural settlements in the Tambov region based on their spatial distribution. Objectives: analysis of the density of rural settlements and population density; calculation of the average nearest neighbor ratio for each district and the Tambov region as a whole; formation of measures for the economic development of rural settlements of the Tambov region. The methodology of the study includes an analysis of the density of rural settlements and population density, determining the type of distribution of rural settlements in the Tambov region through the calculation of the average distance index to the nearest neighbor. Results. A combined grouping of village councils of the Tambov region was carried out according to the density of rural settlements and population density. The vast majority of rural councils belong to the group with an average density of settlements and a low population density (143 units), as well as to the group with two low indicators (69 units). For rural settlements of the Tambov region, the average ratio of nearest neighbors (R) was 0,733, which indicates a clustered type of distribution of settlements in the region. Conclusions. Based on the type of distribution of rural settlements in the Tambov region, the author proposed a model of a territorial production complex (TPC). The model was developed taking into account the categories of the population living in rural areas of the Tambov region. This model is based on a group of manufacturing enterprises, often farms, which are the foundation of the TPC.
Enzymes in Poly(Butylene-Succinate) Industry: An Overview on Synthesis Routes and Post-Processing Strategies
Authors: Armani Daria , Petri Antonella
Published: November 2023

This paper will present some sectors in which enzymes can replace traditional catalysts in poly(butylene-succinate) industry, emphasizing the green chemistry aspects associated with these newer strategies.
Clinical Prediction Models for Hospital-Induced Delirium Using Structured and Unstructured Electronic Health Record Data: Protocol for a Development and Validation Study
Authors: Ser Sarah E , Shear Kristen , Snigurska Urszula A , Prosperi Mattia , Wu Yonghui , Magoc Tanja , Bjarnadottir Ragnhildur I , Lucero Robert J
Published: November 2023

Background

Hospital-induced delirium is one of the most common and costly iatrogenic conditions, and its incidence is predicted to increase as the population of the United States ages. An academic and clinical interdisciplinary systems approach is needed to reduce the frequency and impact of hospital-induced delirium.

Objective

The long-term goal of our research is to enhance the safety of hospitalized older adults by reducing iatrogenic conditions through an effective learning health system. In this study, we will develop models for predicting hospital-induced delirium. In order to accomplish this objective, we will create a computable phenotype for our outcome (hospital-induced delirium), design an expert-based traditional logistic regression model, leverage machine learning techniques to generate a model using structured data, and use machine learning and natural language processing to produce an integrated model with components from both structured data and text data.

Methods

This study will explore text-based data, such as nursing notes, to improve the predictive capability of prognostic models for hospital-induced delirium. By using supervised and unsupervised text mining in addition to structured data, we will examine multiple types of information in electronic health record data to predict medical-surgical patient risk of developing delirium. Development and validation will be compliant to the Transparent Reporting of a multivariable prediction model for Individual Prognosis Or Diagnosis (TRIPOD) statement.

Results

Work on this project will take place through March 2024. For this study, we will use data from approximately 332,230 encounters that occurred between January 2012 to May 2021. Findings from this project will be disseminated at scientific conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.

Conclusions

Success in this study will yield a durable, high-performing research-data infrastructure that will process, extract, and analyze clinical text data in near real time. This model has the potential to be integrated into the electronic health record and provide point-of-care decision support to prevent harm and improve quality of care.

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mHealth platforms for dementia screening or therapy: An updated critical literature review of reviews (Preprint)
Authors: Nair Rajesh
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND

Due to the varying symptomology of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), primary care providers (PCPs) find it challenging to disentangle normal cognitive age-related dysfunction versus those individuals on the clinical pathway of AD. Mobile health (mHealth) technology shows great potential in for improving health outcomes because of its mobility, instantaneous access for both the patient and PCP, and ease of use.

OBJECTIVE

This critical review aims to summarize findings from other reviews published recently on mHealth platforms used in remote cognitive screening or therapy for AD.

METHODS

Rapid scoping review techniques were still used to synthesize and create a broad understanding of mHealth platforms and it usage in AD screening or therapy. The PubMed data base was searched on November 8, 2023, for relevant reviews using the strategy mobile and cognitive impairment: “((mhealth) OR (mobile health)) AND (subjective cognitive decline OR mild cognitive impairment OR Alzheimer disease)”. Limits were placed in terms of article type (systematic review or review), and language (English).

RESULTS

The initial search identified 23 unique citations. The titles and abstracts were assessed based on the inclusion criteria, and of the 23 unique citations, 7 (30%) were excluded after title and abstract screening. Of those remaining, 5 (2%) were excluded as they were not relevant to the topic, 2 (9%) did not include mHealth components, 1 (4%) did not include AD-related outcome and 1 (4%) was a narrative review. Hence, of the 16 (70%) reviews included for full-text screening, 7 (30%) were included in the research synthesis.

CONCLUSIONS

mHealth platforms have the potential to increase cognitive screening uptake and allow PCPs to remotely monitor their patients, provide support to caregivers and collect relevant health data. Yet, some important considerations are cognitive test features (i.e., characteristics, duration or frequency, psychometric properties), characteristics of patient (experience, knowledge and support with technology), usability of platform, and delivery method. Future interventions should consider incorporating social media platforms like WhatsApp or Facebook, to offer more customized, educational services to patients and their caregivers.

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Effects of water stress and nutrient management on the performance of tomato
Authors: Miah Md. Golam Rasul , Karim A. J. M. Sirajul , Islam Md. Moshiul , Islam Md. Dhin , Kamal Mohammed Zia Uddin
Published: November 2023

Management of nutrient and water scarcity are very important for getting higher yield of tomato specially in winter season in Bangladesh. The application of different fertilizer and manures increase the availability of nutrients which to stimulate plant growth that lead to enhance stress tolerance. Therefore, the main aim of this study is to investigate how different nutrients management practices improves growth by reducing impacts of water stress. Tomato plants were grown in field condition and different growth parameters such as height, root dry weight and shoot dry weight were measured. Yield and yield attributes of tomato were also determined. Recommended fertilizers along with organic manures application improve the growth and yield of tomato plants. On the other hand, growth and yield of tomato was lowest for no fertilization and manures treatment. This study improves our understanding about how nutrient management in water stress increase the growth and yield of tomato plant.
Pengembangan Booklet Materi Hubungan Antar Makhluk Hidup dalam Ekosistem dengan Penguatan Karakter Mandiri Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Alvi Nanda Choirina  , Bintartik Lilik , Utama Candra
Published: November 2023

Various problems arise in Natural Science learning in elementary school. One of them is not using teaching materials other than thematic package books and worksheet companion books. LKS books students purchase are printed in black and white on opaque paper. The material presented is still limited, particularly in relationships between living things in ecosystems. Practice questions are also limited, so the teacher has to provide additional questions. In addition, only a tiny proportion of students are independent. The rest still depend on the teacher and other students when given assignments or asked to work on problems. So, teaching materials must be presented to support learning activities with variations that interest students in practicality because the size is relatively small and can strengthen students' independent character. One type of teaching material that is suitable to be developed is a booklet. This research aims to develop booklets that are practical, valid, effective and can strengthen independent character. The type of research used is the ADDIE model development research, composed of 5 steps: analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate. Research data was obtained from teaching materials experts, material experts, teachers, and students at SDN Karangsari 2 Kota Blitar, with a total of 27 students. Data collection uses interviews, observations, documentary studies, questionnaires, and written tests. Booklet validation results data achieve very valid criteria where the average is 94.5%. The average practicality test results by students and teachers were 98.31% very practical. The effectiveness of booklets reached 77.47%, and the percentage of student independence reached 94.06%. After testing the booklet on students, a positive response was obtained; learning became more fun, exciting, and easy to understand. The booklet on the relationship between living things in ecosystems is very valid, convenient and effective, so they are suitable for use in learning.
Research of PNPLA3 I148M Gene Polymorphism in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, with Liver Cirrhosis and with Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Authors: Petkau V. V. , Tsaur G. A. , Bessonova E. N. , Karimova A. A.
Published: November 2023

Aim: to determine the frequency of PNPLA3 rs738409 C>G gene polymorphism, leading to p.I148M substitution, in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and to reveal the association between polymorphism and probable NAFLD outcomes: liver cirrhosis (LC) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Materials and methods. The study was conducted according to the “case-control” design, three main groups were formed: a group with NAFLD (n = 46), a group with LC (n = 61), a group with HCC (n = 50), as well as a control group (n = 70), for all groups we performed genotyping of the rs738409 polymorphism of the PNPLA3 gene. The relationship between the occurrence of different genotype variants and the diagnosis of patients was evaluated, the odds ratio (OR) of progression of NAFLD and the reliability of intergroup differences were determined.

Results. NAFLD patients with PNPLA3 I148M polymorphism have a significantly higher chance of developing LC and HCC. The odds ratio for the GG genotype was 7.94 (95 % Cl: 2.19–28.84; p = 0.030) for LC and 6.51 (95 % Cl: 1.15–4.08; p = 0.039) — for HCC with concomitant LC. The presence of the minor G allele also increases the likelhood of transition from NAFLD to LC (OR = 2.38; 95 % Cl: 1.41–4.02; p = 0.010) and HCC in the presence of cirrhosis (OR = 2.17; 95 % Cl: 1.15–4.08; p = 0.039). Differences in the frequency of PNPLA3 polymorphism between the NAFLD and HCC groups were not significant. Additional risk factors for HCC associated with NAFLD are overweight (OR = 5.14; 95 % Cl: 1.94–13.67; p < 0.001), arterial hypertension (OR = 8.49; 95 % Cl: 3.05–23,62; p < 0.001) and diabetes mellitus (OR = 8.57; 95 % Cl: 1.03–71.48; p = 0.032).

Conclusion. The frequency of single nucleotide polymorphism PNPLA3 significantly differs in patients with NAFLD, cirrhosis and HCC compared with the control group of healthy volunteers. The PNPLA3 I148M polymorphism increases the incidence of NAFLD progression to cirrhosis and HCC, but only with concomitant cirrhosis.
Growth Kinetics of Autochthonous Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Double Cream Cheese as Potential Starter Culture
Authors: Durango Zuleta Mónica María , Grisales Rojas Luisa Fernanda , Sepúlveda Valencia José Uriel , Valdés Duque Beatriz Elena , Moreno-Herrera Claudia X.
Published: November 2023

Currently, there is a permanent search for native Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) to explore and apply their biodiversity in the development and improvement of industrial processes, with studies of growth kinetics and performance factors being a fundamental tool for biotechnological use. The objective of this study was to determine the kinetic parameters of 12 autochthonous strains (Pediococcus pentosaceus (19), Leuconostoc citreum (20), Pediococcus acidilactici (21), Leuconostoc mesenteroides subsp. Mesenteroides (22, 29), Enterococcus faecium (24, 25), Enterococcus faecalis (27), Weissella viridescens (28), Lactococcus lactis (30), Lacticaseibacillus casei (31) and Limosilactobacillus fermentum (32)) isolated from a traditional Colombian cheese Double Cream Cheese to obtain information that allows establishing the ideal conditions of the inoculum, standardizing the production of metabolites and exploring their use as starter cultures. Fermentation was carried out in UHT milk at 120 rpm and 35-37 °C until stationary phase, and samples were taken over time to determine pH and titratable acidity (TTA). Exponential and logistic models were used to fit the growth kinetics data. Validation of both models was carried out with the coefficient of determination R2, obtaining good consistency for both (R2 = 0.925 - R2 = 0.932), with slight variations in the kinetic parameters in all the strains. The genera Pediococcus, Leuconostoc, Lactococcus, and E. faecium (24) had the shortest adaptation phases (0-2 h), being P. acidilactici (21), Leu. mesenteroides (22), W. viridescens (28), and E. faecium (24) presented the lowest pH values and high acidity percentages, which shows their potential to be included in the native LAB starter culture and for technology and suitability aptitude studies to produce double cream cheese using pasteurized milk without losing the qualities of the original product.
Análisis de las dinámicas de la gestión administrativa en municipios de sexta categoría en el departamento de Santander
Authors: Sierra Sierra Maria Lucía
Published: November 2023

Este artículo presenta un análisis de las dinámicas de la gestión administrativa en los municipios de sexta categoría de la provincia de Soto Norte del departamento de Santander, en concordancia con la implementación de los criterios diferenciales que integran las políticas de desarrollo administrativo en las entidades del orden territorial. Lo anterior, de conformidad con el Modelo Integrado de Planeación y Gestión (MIPG) y el anexo Acuerdo 003 del 2018 del Consejo para la gestión y el desempeño institucional. Para el análisis, se aplica la metodología de tipo mixto y se recurre a la encuesta, mesas de trabajo y al análisis matricial.De acuerdo con los resultados, el estudio reconoce las diferencias considerables entre las entidades del orden territorial, según su nivel de desarrollo institucional y los diversos contextos donde se realiza la gestión. En consecuencia, los municipios de sexta categoría en Colombia difícilmente pueden alcanzar niveles de desarrollo administrativo, debido a varios factores: falta de presupuesto, carencia de talento humano de carrera, procesos de planificación estratégica, gestión documental, gestión del conocimiento, de innovación y de prácticas para la simplificación de procesos. Estos elementos son indispensables para alcanzar los fines constitucionales y a su vez, satisfacer las necesidades de los ciudadanos en términos de eficiencia, eficacia y valor público.
Building sustainable tenancies: tenants' preference criteria in choosing the location of purpose-built office buildings
Authors: @Baharum Zarita Ahmad
Published: November 2023

Building sustainable tenancies is a comprehensive strategy used with tenants to establish sustainable relationship connections. Tenants are said to be the lifeblood of the building, thus retaining them is a difficult task that requires a variety of tactics in guaranteeing that they receive high-quality services. According to their business nature & requirements, as well as other considerations that the company may need to take into account, tenants have preferences for location and space. This paper attempts to determine the criteria that tenants consider when choosing a location and space for purpose-built office buildings. Through the use of a quantitative approach, a survey among the tenants of office buildings in Kuala Lumpur was conducted. From the responses gathered, it is found that the Criteria that have the biggest impact on where tenants choose to rent include the property's condition, type of finishes, cleanliness, competent management and maintenance team, and proximity to transportation in addition, the choices of tenants can also be influenced by criteria such as availability of facilities, location, property condition, security and access control, and branding/image.
CPTED Principles and Preventing Crimes: The Cases from Shiraz City, Iran
Authors: Askari Amir Hossein , Soltani Soha
Published: November 2023

The current paper investigates the role of CPTED (crime prevention through environmental design) principles in preventing crimes in urban hot spots. The questionnaire survey gathers the opinions of 400 participants randomly. Moreover, the study employs an observational study to analyze the actual condition of the areas. Analysis shows territorial reinforcement and surveillance most significantly impact crime prevention, while maintenance imposes the lowest impact in urban contexts. The findings imply that enhancing the cultural bases of the residents outweighs improving the physical appearance of the environment in preventing crimes. Overall, the findings offer practical suggestions for future planning of urban hot spots that contribute to environmental quality.
Synthesis and characterization of magnesium hydroxide nanoparticles via sol-gel
Authors: Suseela Sami
Published: November 2023

The magnesium hydroxide (Mg (OH)2 nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared using the sol-gel method and presented its results in this work. Various characterization methods have been used to confirm the successful preparation of Mg (OH)2 NPs. The XRD analysis exhibited the hexagonal structure of the sample. FT-IR spectrum revealed the presence of metal-oxygen stretching of prepared magnesium hydroxide NPs. The SEM analysis shows that the synthesized Mg (OH)2 NPs were clustered with a rough stacked surface. From the absorption peak obtained through UV-Vis spectroscopy, the bandgap energy of Mg (OH)2 NPs was calculated as 2.70 eV.
Fasilitasi pembentukan taman bacaan masyarakat sebagai implementasi gerakan literasi nasional di Desa Cigugur Kabupaten Kuningan
Authors: Simbolon Marlina Eliyanti
Published: November 2023

Salah satu perwujudan Gerakan Literasi Nasional adalah dengan membentuk Taman Bacaan Masyarakat (TBM) sebagai wadah dalam berliterasi bagi masyarakat. Pengabdian pada masyarakat yang dilakukan adalah pendampingan pembentukan taman bacaan masyarakat di PKBM Bina Cahya Desa Cigugur, Kabupaten Kuningan Jawa barat. Adapun yang menjadi tujuan pembentukan TBM agar informasi dan pengetahuan tentang Gerakan Literasi Nasional dapat tersampaikan melalui TBM dan perlunya pendampingan dalam pembentukan Taman Bacaan Masyarakat sebagai wujud implementasi Gerakan Literasi Nasional. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode PAR (Participatory Action Research). Kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini merupakan kerja sama dengan warga PKBM baik Paket B dan Paket C.Â  Adapun tahapan PAR yaitu melakukan pemetaan dan identifikasi masalah, mengadakan FGD,Â  mempersiapan aksi program, mengadakan sosialisasi program,Â  dan pelaksanaan program. Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah terfasilitasinya sebuah ruang baca yang memadai sebagai wadah berliterasi yang berisi buku mata pelajaran, pengetahuan umum, majalah, dan lain-lain, serta tempat berkegiatan baik membaca, berdiskusi, bercerita, dan mengasah hobi baru menuju pembelajar sepanjang hayat.
Pengembangan desa wisata melalui pelatihan pembuatan souvenir Khas Pesisir pada masyarakat Pesisir Kabupaten Jember
Authors: Fajarwati Linda , Irfan Hilmi Muhammad , Tri Indrianti Deditiani , Alkornia Sylva
Published: November 2023

Kabupaten Jember khususnya kecamatan Ambulu merupakan daerah wisata, disekitar pesisir desa Sumberejo kacamatan Ambulu memiliki banyak kearifan local seperti hasil laut dan kios-kios di tempat wisata yang belum termanfaatkan dengan baik, kreatifitas dan inovasi masyarakat masih sangat minim menjadi penyebab rendahnya keanekaragaman produk yang dipasarkan, padahal potensi sebagai daerah wisata tentunya menjanjikan dengan menjual produk-produk berupa souvenir khas pesisir yang dapat dipasarkan pada kios-kios di daerah wisata pantai payangan, teluk love, watu ulo dan papuma
Pengaruh media pembelajaran digital terhadap hasil belajar matematika: meta analisis
Authors: Azkia Nada Fatiyyah , Muin Abdul , Dimyati Ahmad
Published: November 2023

Therefore, this study aims to determine the influence of digital-based learning media on mathematics learning outcomes, which is examined based on the aspects of educational levels, digital-medias used, and learning materials. The research method is a systematic literature review with meta-analysis. The instrument used is form of article coding sheet containing data for meta-analysis in the form is sample size, mean, and standard deviation of control groups and experiments from articles that have been selected based on the results in the Publish or Perish application and effect size calculations assisted by the OpenMEE application. The result of this study indicates that digital-based learning media has positive influence of 1.115 on mathematics learning outcomes from the 21 articles that were meta-analyzed. Firstly, in terms of education level, digital-based learning media is more effectively used at the elementary level by 1.415. Secondly, in terms of the media used, digital-based learning media is more effective using Macromedia Flash of 1.028. Lastly, in terms of the learning material, digital-based learning media is more effective in Dimensi Tiga by 1.812.
Legal aspects of electronic learning in the Distance Learning Code of Conduct: Evidence of the United Arab Emirates legislation
Authors: Al-Obeidi Ali Hadi
Published: November 2023

This paper addresses the issue of to which extent law keeps pace with the tremendous development in the education field. The main aim of this paper is to analyze the Distance Learning Code of Conduct in Public Education Institutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) No. 262 of 2020 (hereinafter, the Code of Conduct) texts to find out the extent of its success in facing the legal problems caused by distance learning. That requires using an analytical approach fundamentally. The importance of this research is manifested in the fact that it is the first to examine the texts of the Code of Conduct and analyze it legally. Legal references in this field are scarce. We will mention one of them (Al-Khasawneh, 2020) in particular. That works to reduce cyberbullying and reviews the adequacy of electronic legislation to reduce cyberbullying. Among the crucial results of our paper is that the rules of the Code of Conduct are considered the guide for any educational institution establishing its own rules for regulating distance learning. Another crucial result is to call on the UAE legislator to expand the statement of legal provisions for electronic learning (e-learning) and not to limit to regulating the students’ behavior.
The Unbody of Construction and the Memory of Placeness
Authors: Marija Griniuk
Published: November 2023

The study explores the connectedness of the narrative of the artwork to the sociopolitical contexts of the public space in change. Through the reflexive artistic research within the project “Construction” I aim to discuss how Memory is bound to the Body. I investigate how Constructs of the public space embody the Memory and how demolishing of those constructs impact the narrative of the presence within absence.
Fundamental characteristics of hydrocarbon combustion within spaces with extremely small dimensions
Authors: Brown Christopher , Chen Junjie
Published: November 2023

Physical processes that transfer mass and energy by diffusion or
convection occur in gaseous combustion. The management of internal
features of a cavity structure for channels offers the possibility of
inherently effective operation within the flammable limits of a
combustible fluid stream while preserving high stability for the flame.
However, the precise mechanism by which the cavity method generally
provides increased flame stability for millimeter-scale systems remains
unclear. The combustion characteristics of methane-air mixtures in
millimeter-scale systems with a cavity structure are investigated
experimentally and numerically to gain a greater understanding of the
mechanisms of flame stabilization and to gain new insights into the
characteristics of combustion within spaces with extremely small
dimensions. Stable temperature profiles are obtained from thermographic
measurements using infrared radiation. The measurements are compared
with the model predictions. Subsequent model calculations demonstrate
the effects of variations in wall thermal conductivity, heat losses, and
equivalence ratio. Methods of applying a cavity structure to channel
walls are developed, which may be utilized with presently existing
designs of micro-combustion systems. The factors affecting flame
stability and combustion characteristics are determined for the systems.
The results indicate that the thermal conductivity of the burner walls
plays a vital role in flame stability. The design with anisotropic
thermal conductivity has significant performance advantages.
Improvements in flame stability are achievable by using walls with
anisotropic thermal conductivity. Heat-insulating materials are favored
to minimize external heat losses. There are issues of efficiency loss
for fuel-rich cases. Burners with large dimensions lead to a delay in
flame ignition and may cause blowout. The combustion is stabilized by
recirculation of hot combustion products induced by the cavity
structure.

Keywords: Thermographic measurements; Infrared radiation;
Internal features; Flammable limits; Fluid streams; Effective
operation
Neural Foveated Super-Resolution for Real-time VR Rendering
Authors: Ye Jiannan , Meng Xiaoxu , Guo Daiyun , Shang Cheng , Mao Haotian , Yang Xubo
Published: November 2023

As virtual reality display technologies advance, resolutions and refresh
rates continue to approach human perceptual limits, presenting a
challenge for real-time rendering algorithms. Neural super-resolution is
promising in reducing the computation cost and boosting the visual
experience by scaling up low-resolution renderings. However, the added
workload of running neural networks cannot be neglected. In this paper,
we try to alleviate the burden by exploiting the foveated nature of the
human visual system, where acuity decreases rapidly from the focal point
to the periphery. With the help of dynamic and geometric information
(i.e.,pixel-wise motion vectors, depth, and camera transformation)
available inherently in the real-time rendering content, we propose a
neural accumulator to effectively aggregate the amortizedly rendered
low-resolution visual information from frame to frame recurrently. By
leveraging a partition-assemble scheme, we use a neural super-resolution
module to upsample the low-resolution image tiles to different qualities
according to their perceptual importance and reconstruct the final
output heterogeneously. Perceptually high-fidelity foveated
high-resolution frames are generated in real-time, surpassing the
quality of other foveated super-resolution methods.
Vaccines and other factors associated with 1-year HPV vaccination among girls attending Spanish Primary Care settings
Authors: Castillo-Cano Belén , Comas-Cufí Marc , Moreno Aida , Merino Elisa Martin
Published: November 2023

Objective To identify primary care recorded factors associated
with the short-term human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among girls
and female adolescents. Methods We used the Spanish
Pharmacoepidemiological Research Database for Public Health System to
identify girls aged 9-18 years in 2007-2016 with ≥1 year of primary care
data (start date) and collect baseline characteristics and
consultations. The link between those factors and the 1-year HPV
vaccination was assessed through multivariate adjusted Odds Ratios (OR;
95% CI). Results Among 388,669 girls identified, 14,999 were
vaccinated against HPV during the first year. The vaccination decreased
among girls consulting for social (0.62; 0.55-0.70) or adaptation (0.60;
0.38-0.93) problems, prescriptions of benzodiazepines (0.58; 0.35-0.94)
or drugs for gastrointestinal symptoms (0.58; 0.38-0.89), with recorded
tuberculosis test (0.68; 0.52-0.87), B and C meningitis (0.46;
0.43-0.50) vaccination, consulting the doctor in the last 3 months
(0.92; 0.87-0.98) and with severe thinness (0.68; 0.59-0.78) or obesity
(0.88; 0.78-0.99). The odds increased among girls with abdominal pain
(1.10; 1.04-1.16), prescriptions in the last 3 months (1.17; 1.10-1.25),
and vaccinations against chickenpox (1.16; 1.07-1.27), influenza (1.23;
1.08-1.40), hepatitis (1.46; 1.35-1.58) and diphtheria-tetanus (1.91;
1.82-2.01). Conclusions The correlation between the HPV and
other vaccinations suggested medical (contra)indications or willingness
and knowledge/beliefs that might affect different vaccinations
similarly. The higher frequency of the HPV vaccination among females
requiring specific treatments or with abdominal pain suggested
vulnerability to HPV complications. While a decreased HPV vaccination
linked to certain social and personal situations (and benzodiazepines
treatment) requires further research.
Is Cesarean Section Protective against Anal Incontinence in Women after Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (OASI)? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Carter Emily , Hall Rebecca , Ajoku Kelechi , Myers Jenny , Kearney Rohna
Published: November 2023

Objective: Approximately 50% women who give birth after Obstetric Anal
Sphincter Injury (OASI) develop anal incontinence (AI) over their
lifetime. We review current evidence for protective benefit of planned
cesarean section (CS) to prevent AI after OASI. Design and setting:
Systematic review and meta-analysis according to prospectively published
methodology. Population and methods: All studies reporting outcomes
after an OASI and subsequent birth by any mode. Main outcome measures:
AI measurement after OASI and subsequent birth. Total AI, new/worsening
AI, quality of life, satisfaction, regret. Results: 86 of 2472 screened
studies met inclusion criteria. All studies contributing to
meta-analyses were at high risk of bias. There was no evidence of
difference in new or worsening AI after subsequent vaginal birth (VB)
compared to subsequent CS after OASI across all time periods (p=0.53: CI
0.72-1.19; 9 studies, 2104 participants); ≤2y (p=0.83: CI 0.65-1.72; 7
studies, 569 participants) or ≥5y after subsequent birth (p=0.39: CI
0.65-1.18; 2 studies; 1535 participants). There was no difference
between subsequent CS or VB in asymptomatic women or for other AI or QOL
outcomes. There was no evidence of difference in AI in women who
subsequently delivered vs those who did not (p=0.9: CI 0.71-1.34; 10
studies, 970 participants); or pre- subsequent birth vs post-subsequent
birth (p=0.31; CI 0.51-1.25, 13 studies, 5496 participants).
Conclusions: Due to evidence quality (majority non-randomised studies)
we are unable to determine whether planned cesarean is protective
against AI after OASI. Higher quality data is required to guide practice
in this area, specifically in asymptomatic women and for long-term
outcomes.
Antenatal and prenatal care practices among pregnant mothers: A population-based cross-sectional study
Authors: Alqifari Saleh F.
Published: November 2023

Objective: To examine several aspects related to antenatal care
(ANC) among Saudi mothers including when ANC was initiated, the extent
to which public hospitals were utilized for these services, factors
influenced by the women’s sociodemographic background, the use of
antenatal health care, and the attitudes and practices regarding
prenatal vitamins and supplements in pregnant Saudi women.
Design: Population-based cross-sectional study.
Setting: Saudi Arabia, September 2022 - July 2023.
Population: Pregnant Saudi women ( n=1230).
Methods: Data were collected across 11 Ministry of Health (MOH)
healthcare facilities. Chi-square tests were employed to analyze
associations between variables. Main outcome measures: timing
of ANC initiation, beliefs about prenatal vitamins, and the use of folic
acid, calcium, and iron during pregnancy. Results: 14.55%
initiated ANC within the first 8 weeks of pregnancy with 88.78%
receiving prenatal care during pregnancy, regardless of the timing of
ANC initiation. No significant association between beliefs about
prenatal vitamins and the timing of ANC contact. The timing of ANC
initiation was generally not significantly associated with supplement
use, except for calcium supplements, which were slightly more common
among those initiating ANC within 8 weeks 57.54%. Conclusions:
This study offers a comprehensive analysis of factors impacting late ANC
and inadequate ANC contact among pregnant Saudi women which contribute
to the broader understanding of ANC practices and health education
programs offered to Saudi women.
U-Net enhanced real-time LED-based photoacoustic imaging
Authors: Mallidi Srivalleesha , Paul Avijit
Published: November 2023

Photoacoustic (PA) imaging is hybrid imaging modality with good optical
contrast and spatial resolution. Portable, cost-effective, smaller
footprint LEDs are rapidly becoming important PA optical sources.
However, the key challenge faced by the LED-based systems is the low
fluence that is generally compensated by high frame averaging;
consequently reducing acquisition frame-rate. In this study, we present
a simple deep learning U-Net framework that enhances the signal-to-noise
ratio (SNR) and contrast of the low number of frame-averaged PA images.
The SNR increased by approximately 4-fold for both in-class in vitro
phantoms (4.39 ± 2.55) and out-of-class in vivo models (4.27 ± 0.87). We
also demonstrate the noise invariancy of the network and discuss the
downsides (blurry outcome and fails to reduce the salt & pepper noise).
Overall, the developed U-Net framework can provide a real-time image
enhancement platform for clinically translatable low-cost and low-energy
light source-based PA imaging systems.
Avaliação pós-incorporação e pós-mercado do medicamento Galsufase: uma abordagem para a segurança do paciente
Authors: Silva de Miranda Maria Eduarda , Carneiro Capucho Helaine
Published: November 2023

Introdução: A segurança dos medicamentos é uma preocupação analisada no período pré-registro e monitorada continuamente após a comercialização. A notificação de suspeitas de eventos adversos (EA) é uma ferramenta utilizada para o monitoramento pós-comercialização, mas também são recomendados que estudos mais abrangentes sejam realizados após a incorporação de tecnologias. O Galsufase, um medicamento utilizado no tratamento de mucopolissacaridose tipo VI, foi incorporado ao SUS em 2021. e teve sua utilização avaliada por relatório de monitoramento publicado pelo Ministério da Saúde (MS) em 2022. Objetivos: Analisar as notificações de suspeitas de EA associados ao uso de Galsufase recebidas pelo Vigimed/Anvisa, frente ao relatado no relatório de monitoramento do medicamento pelo Ministério da Saúde. Material e Método: Estudo descritivo, quantitativo. Avaliaram-se as informações do relatório de monitoramento do medicamento Galsufase, especialmente quanto aos aspectos de segurança. Após, as notificações de farmacovigilância à Anvisa foram analisadas quanto às características dos eventos adversos relatados e dos notificadores, no período de 2018 a 2022. Resultados: O relatório de monitoramento publicado pelo MS não apontou nenhuma preocupação de segurança específica para o medicamento, apontando que a maioria dos EA não são graves. O relatório incluiu 183 pacientes no primeiro ano de incorporação no SUS (2021). No Vigimed, um total de 145 notificações foram encontradas, sendo 53,1% (n=77) no ano do relatório, 2021. Nestas 77 notificações foram relatados 112 EA, 66,1% (n=74) graves, segundo os notificadores, em sua maioria os próprios pacientes/consumidores. Em 13 (11,6%) casos, sugeriram que o paciente não se recuperou e que em 6 (46,15%) foram fatais. Discussão e Conclusões: A incorporação do medicamento Galsufase no SUS é recente e merece ser monitorada por mais tempo, como recomendou o plenário da Conitec. Embora as notificações que constam no painel da Anvisa sejam aquelas informadas pelo notificador e ainda não avaliadas pela equipe de farmacovigilância da Agência, foram relatados EA graves. Assim, recomenda-se um intercâmbio de informações de monitoramento da segurança do uso do medicamento entre Comissão Nacional e a Anvisa, visto que na Agência também são recebidos relatórios periódicos de avaliação benefício-risco de medicamentos. Isso tende a aumentar a eficiência do sistema de monitoramento, já que ambas as instituições compõem o SUS.
Medicamentos para tratamento de Hemofilias no Sistema Único de Saúde do Brasil: análise crítica das avaliações da Conitec
Authors: Brendon Castano Silva Thales , Papaléo Rosim Mariana
Published: November 2023

Introdução: Nem todos os medicamentos lançados no Brasil para tratamento de hemofilias estão disponíveis no SUS, para queessas tecnologias possam ser utilizadas no SUS, além de receber o registro da Anvisa, elas precisam ser avaliadas e aprovadaspela Conitec, que considerará a análise da efetividade da tecnologia, comparando-a aos tratamentos já incorporados no SUS.A Conitec é a agência responsável pelos processos de incorporação, alteração e exclusão de tecnologias no elenco do SUS,sendo que qualquer pessoa ou instituição pode solicitar a análise. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar criticamenteos relatórios publicados pela Conitec e relacionados ao tratamento de hemofilias, enfocando as dimensões da análise, critérios,resultados e fatores de decisão relevantes para a tomada de decisão. Material e Método: Estudo descritivo, exploratório eretrospectivo relativo à ATS no nível federal pela Conitec, no período de janeiro de 2012 até abril de 2023, para tratamento depacientes com hemofilia. Um formulário eletrônico específico foi criado para extrair e coletar dados de cada um dos relatóriosanalisados. Analisamos a uniformidade das dimensões de análise, os critérios que compõem os relatórios e os fatores decisivospara as recomendações, seguindo a metodologia adotada por VCP e col., 2019. Resultados: Apenas cinco tecnologias de saúdepara tratamento de hemofilias foram propostas para avaliação pela Conitec (fator VIII de origem recombinante, alfanonacogue,alfaeftrenonacogue, alfaefmoroctocogue e emicizumabe, alfadamoctocogue pegol e alfarurioctocogue pegol). Destas, trêsreceberam recomendações não favoráveis e quatro foram incorporadas ao SUS. As dimensões encontradas foram evidênciascientíficas sobre eficácia, segurança, questões relacionadas a doenças e necessidade não atendidas, ao uso da tecnologia,custos e participação social. Os fatores de decisão mais relevantes considerados para a tomada de decisão foram necessidadesmédicas não atendidas e falta de evidências de benefício do medicamento frente às alternativas já disponíveis.Discussão e Conclusões: O processo de ATS e decisório da Conitec para tratamento de hemofilias tem se desenvolvido, masapesar dos avanços e das diretrizes metodológicas, é necessário um contínuo investimento no rigor científico dos processos deATS, para tomada de decisão mais embasada, impulsionando a inovação e melhorando os resultados clínicos.