bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Swarmed Grey Wolf Optimizer
Authors: Gulati Sumita , Pal Ashok
Published: March 2022

Background:

The Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm is amongst the utmost favourable optimization algorithms often employed in hybrid procedures by the researchers considering simplicity, smaller count of parameters involved, convergence speed and capability of searching global optima. The PSO algorithm acquires memory and the collaborative swarm interactions enhances the search procedure. The high exploitation ability of PSO which intends to locate the best solution within a limited region of the search domain gives PSO an edge over other optimization algorithms. Whereas, low exploration ability results in lack of assurance of proper sampling of the search domain and thus enhances the chances of rejecting a domain containing high quality solutions. A perfect harmony between exploration and exploitation abilities in the course of selection of best solution is needed. High exploitation capacity makes PSO get trapped in local minima when its initial location is far off from the global minima.

OBJECTIVES:

The intent of this study is to reform this drawback of PSO of getting trapped in local minima. With an objective to upgrade the potential of Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) to exploit along with preventing PSO of getting trapped in local minima, we require an algorithm with a positive acceptable exploration capacity.

METHODS:

We utilized, the recently developed metaheuristic Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO) emulating the seeking and hunting techniques of Grey wolves for this purpose. In our way, the GWO has been utilized to assist PSO in a manner to unite their strengths and lessen their weaknesses. The proposed hybrid has two driving parameters to adjust and assign the preference to PSO or GWO.

RESULTS:

To test the act of the proposed hybrid it has been examined in comparison with the PSO and GWO methods. For this, eleven benchmark functions involving different unimodal and multimodal functions have been taken. The PSO, GWO and SGWO pseudo codes were coded in visual basic. In all the functions parameters of PSO and GWO were chosen as: w = 0.7, c1 = c2 = 2, population size = 30, number of iterations = 30. Experiments were redone 25 times for each of the method and for each benchmark function. The methods were compared with regard to their best and worst values besides their average values and standard deviations. The obtained results revealed that in terms of average values and standard deviations our hybrid SGWO outperformed both PSO and GWO notably.

CONCLUSION:

The outcomes of the experiments reveals that the proposed hybrid is better in comparison to both PSO and GWO in the search ability. Though the SGWO algorithm refines result quality, the computational complexity also gets elevated. Thus, lowering the computational complexity would be another issue of future work. Moreover, we will apply the proposed hybrid in the field of water quality estimation and prediction.
The Effect of Region's Socio-Economic and Demographic Charateristic on Covid-19 Confirmed Cases and Deaths
Authors: Rai Abyan
Published: March 2022

The covid-19 pandemic that has hit the world has made almost all countries limit the mobility of their residents to prevent the transmission of the Coronavirus. Indonesia has also made similar efforts through Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB). However, these efforts have not been optimal because they are faced with obstacles to the uneven distribution of the population and unfavorable socio-economic conditions. This study aims to analyze the effect of regional socio-economic and demographic characteristics on Covid-19 in terms of the number of confirmed cases and deaths. The analysis was conducted at the provincial level with a total of 34 observations and using multiple linear regression analysis. Socio-economic characteristics are approximated by the share of the province's GRDP, the percentage of the poor, and the Human Development Index (HDI). Demographic characteristics are approximated by population density and population projections. This study found that the high confirmed and death cases of Covid-19 were influenced by poor socio-economic conditions, as well as densely populated demographic conditions and a high population of an area. The results of this study also found a significant effect of the provincial GDRP share and HDI on socio-economic characteristics as well as population projections on demographic characteristics on confirmed and Covid-19 deaths cases in Indonesia.
Rising Sea Levels and the Right Wave: An Analysis of the Climate Change Communication that Enables ‘the Fascist Creep’
Authors: Bergman Harriet Maria
Published: March 2022

Climate change communication can create space for a ‘fascist creep’ by playing into fear and not communicating the different responsibilities for, and impacts of, climate breakdown. This paper gives a brief overview of past and current of eco-fascists and points towards tropes and ways of communicating that might give space for a fascist creep. These include the Anthropocene concept, the Extinction symbol, and calls for purity.
Democracy Beyond the Human
Authors: Van der Klaauw Jamie
Published: March 2022

Review of Willem Schinkel's Theorie van de Kraal (with Rogier van Reekum, 2019), de Hamsteraar (2020), and Pandemocratie (2021).
Quality Improvement and Self-Reliance Strategies Community Learning Center (CLC)
Authors: Meilya Ika Rizqi , Siregar Herlina , Fauzi Ahmad
Published: March 2022

Abstract: The quality and independence standards of Community Learning Center (CLC) are defined as the minimum size that must be fulfilled by the program managers or service activities in planning and implementing the program. The lack of ability of the management of CLC in developing programs caused by differences in educational background, geographic, social and economic, resulted in the irregularity of the programmatic and the dissociation of Community Learning Center.This research aims to describe the quality improvement strategy and independence of CLC.This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. The data collection techniques used consist of documentation studies, interviews, and observations. The subjects of the research are maintainers, tutors, students as well as the community around CLC in Serang City-Banten. The validity technique of data uses the triangulation of sources, methods and theories. Data analysis techniques through data collection, reduction of data presentation and withdrawal of conclusions.The results of this research is a strategy to improve the quality and independence of CLC, among others, through: (a) to build community participation both physically and nonphysical, b) the usefulness of programs for the Community, (c) The relevance of the program, and (d) The sustainability of the CLC. Strategi Peningkatan Mutu dan Kemandirian Pusat Kegiatan Belajar Masyarakat (PKBM) Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untukmendeskripsikanstrategi peningkatan mutu dan kemandirian PKBM. Standar mutu minimal dan kemandirian PKBM diartikan sebagai ukuran minimal yang harus dipenuhi oleh para pengelola program atau kegiatan layanan dalam merencanakan dan melaksanakan program kegiatan pendidikan nonformal di PKBM. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan terdiri atas studi dokumentasi, wawancara, dan observasi. Subjek penelitiannya adalah pengelola, tutor, peserta didik serta masyarakat sekitar PKBM di Kota Serang-Banten. Teknik keabsahan data menggunakan triangulasi sumber, metode dan teori. Teknik analisis data melalui pengumpulan data, reduksi penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini yaitu berdasarkan standar mutu minimal PKBM, bidang layanan yang langsung dapat diterima oleh warga sasaran PKBM meliputi: a) jenis layanan pendidikan; b) pelayanan informasi; dan c) pelayanan kemitraan. Sedangkan strategi dalam meningkatkan mutu dan kemandirian PKBM antara lain melalui: a) membangun partisipasi masyarakat baik secara kualitas dan kuantitas di berbagai aspek kegiatan dan permasalahan PKBM, b) kebermanfaatan program bagi masyarakat, c) relevansi program, dan d) kemandirian serta keberlanjutan lembaga (sustainability) PKBM. Ketiga layanan dan keeempat strategi tersebut penting dilakukan agar penyelenggaraan program di PKBM lebih bermutu, mandiri, dan terarah dalam mencapai tujuan yang diinginkan.
Operation of AC Microgrids with PV Panels’ Output Power Curtailment for Minimizing the Use of Energy Storage
Authors:   University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, Zhang Daming
Published: March 2022

In this paper, a method for operating AC microgrids in both off-grid or standalone and grid-connected modes is proposed to minimize the use of energy storage by increasing the number of PV panels and curtailing their output power. When the intensity of daylight decreases, power is imported from the main grid through an AC/DC/AC converter or solid-state transformers in parallel to compensate for the shortage. By using a three-phase transformer in Δ-Y connection with Y’s neutral connected to its local grounding system, the effect of unbalanced loads on the AC microgrid is minimized. The AC microgrid is operated at a constant frequency with necessary reactive power compensation, and power qualities of both voltage and frequency can be ensured.
Discussions of Asperger Syndrome on Social Media: Content and Sentiment Analysis on Twitter
Authors: Gabarron Elia , Dechsling Anders , Skafle Ingjerd , Nordahl-Hansen Anders
Published: March 2022

Background

On May 8, 2021, Elon Musk, a well-recognized entrepreneur and business magnate, revealed on a popular television show that he has Asperger syndrome. Research has shown that people’s perceptions of a condition are modified when influential individuals in society publicly disclose their diagnoses. It was anticipated that Musk's disclosure would contribute to discussions on the internet about the syndrome, and also to a potential change in the perception of this condition.

Objective

The objective of this study was to compare the types of information contained in popular tweets about Asperger syndrome as well as their engagement and sentiment before and after Musk’s disclosure.

Methods

We extracted tweets that were published 1 week before and after Musk's disclosure that had received >30 likes and included the terms “Aspergers” or “Aspie.” The content of each post was classified by 2 independent coders as to whether the information provided was valid, contained misinformation, or was neutral. Furthermore, we analyzed the engagement on these posts and the expressed sentiment by using the AFINN sentiment analysis tool.

Results

We extracted a total of 227 popular tweets (34 posted the week before Musk’s announcement and 193 posted the week after). We classified 210 (92.5%) of the tweets as neutral, 13 (5.7%) tweets as informative, and 4 (1.8%) as containing misinformation. Both informative and misinformative tweets were posted after Musk’s disclosure. Popular tweets posted before Musk’s disclosure were significantly more engaging (received more comments, retweets, and likes) than the tweets posted the week after. We did not find a significant difference in the sentiment expressed in the tweets posted before and after the announcement.

Conclusions

The use of social media platforms by health authorities, autism associations, and other stakeholders has the potential to increase the awareness and acceptance of knowledge about autism and Asperger syndrome. When prominent figures disclose their diagnoses, the number of posts about their particular condition tends to increase and thus promote a potential opportunity for greater outreach to the general public about that condition.
Therapeutic Effect of a Soft Robotic Glove for Activities of Daily Living In People With Impaired Hand Strength: Protocol for a Multicenter Clinical Trial (iHand)
Authors: Kottink Anke Ida Roza , Nikamp Corien DM , Bos Foskea P , van der Sluis Corry K , van den Broek Marieke , Onneweer Bram , Stolwijk-Swüste Janneke M , Brink Sander M , Voet Nicoline BM , Buurke Jacob B , Rietman Johannes S , Prange-Lasonder Gerdienke B
Published: March 2022

Background

Decline of hand function, especially reduced hand strength, is a common problem that can be caused by many disorders and results in difficulties performing activities of daily living. A wearable soft robotic glove may be a solution, enabling use of the affected arm and hand repeatedly during functional daily activities and providing intensive and task-specific training simultaneously with assistance of hand function.

Objective

We aim to investigate the therapeutic effect of an assistive soft robotic glove (Carbonhand).

Methods

This multicenter uncontrolled intervention study consists of 3 preassessments (T0, T1, and T2), a postassessment (T3), and a follow-up assessment (T4). Participants are patients who experience hand function limitations. For the intervention, participants will use the glove during activities of daily living at home for 6 weeks, with a recommended use of at least 180 minutes per week. The primary outcome measure is handgrip strength, and secondary outcome measures are related to functional arm and hand abilities, amount of glove use, and quality of life.

Results

The first participant was included on June 25, 2019. Currently, the study has been extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic; data collection and analysis are expected to be completed in 2022.

Conclusions

The Carbonhand system is a wearable assistive device, allowing performance of functional activities to be enhanced directly during functional daily activities. At the same time, active movement of the user is encouraged as much as possible, which has potential to provide highly intensive and task-specific training. As such, it is one of the first assistive devices to incorporate assist-as-needed principles. This is the first powered clinical trial that investigates the unique application of an assistive grip-supporting soft robotic glove outside of clinical settings with the aim to have a therapeutic effect.

Trial Registration

Netherlands Trial Register NTR NL7561; https://www.trialregister.nl/trial/7561

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/34200
Life Course Digital Twins–Intelligent Monitoring for Early and Continuous Intervention and Prevention (LifeTIME): Proposal for a Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Milne-Ives Madison , Fraser Lorna K , Khan Asiya , Walker David , van Velthoven Michelle Helena , May Jon , Wolfe Ingrid , Harding Tracey , Meinert Edward
Published: March 2022

Background

Multimorbidity, which is associated with significant negative outcomes for individuals and health care systems, is increasing in the United Kingdom. However, there is a lack of knowledge about the risk factors (including health, behavior, and environment) for multimorbidity over time. An interdisciplinary approach is essential, as data science, artificial intelligence, and engineering concepts (digital twins) can identify key risk factors throughout the life course, potentially enabling personalized simulation of life-course risk for the development of multimorbidity. Predicting the risk of developing clusters of health conditions before they occur would add clinical value by enabling targeted early preventive interventions, advancing personalized care to improve outcomes, and reducing the burden on health care systems.

Objective

This study aims to identify key risk factors that predict multimorbidity throughout the life course by developing an intelligent agent using digital twins so that early interventions can be delivered to improve health outcomes. The objectives of this study are to identify key predictors of lifetime risk of multimorbidity, create a series of simulated computational digital twins that predict risk levels for specific clusters of factors, and test the feasibility of the system.

Methods

This study will use machine learning to develop digital twins by identifying key risk factors throughout the life course that predict the risk of later multimorbidity. The first stage of the development will be the training of a base predictive model. Data from the National Child Development Study, the North West London Integrated Care Record, the Clinical Practice Research Datalink, and Cerner’s Real World Data will be split into subsets for training and validation, which will be done following the k-fold cross-validation procedure and assessed with the Prediction Model Risk of Bias Assessment Tool (PROBAST). In addition, 2 data sets—the Early-Life Data Cross-linkage in Research study and the Children and Young People’s Health Partnership randomized controlled trial—will be used to develop a series of digital twin personas that simulate clusters of factors to predict different risk levels of developing multimorbidity.

Results

The expected results are a validated model, a series of digital twin personas, and a proof-of-concept assessment.

Conclusions

Digital twins could provide an individualized early warning system that predicts the risk of future health conditions and recommends the most effective intervention to minimize that risk. These insights could significantly improve an individual’s quality of life and healthy life expectancy and reduce population-level health burdens.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

PRR1-10.2196/35738
Student-Run Online Journal Club Initiative During a Time of Crisis: Survey Study (Preprint)
Authors: Ozkara Burak Berksu , Karabacak Mert , Alpaydin Duygu Demet
Published: March 2022

BACKGROUND

Since the closure of university campuses due to COVID-19 in spring 2020 necessitated a quick transition to online courses, medical students were isolated from hospitals and universities, negatively impacting their education. During this time, medical students had no opportunity to participate in academic discussions and were also socially isolated. Furthermore, medical doctors and professors of medical schools were given additional responsibilities during the pandemic because they were the frontliners in the fight against COVID-19. As a result, they did not have enough time to contribute effectively to medical student education.

OBJECTIVE

This paper describes the establishment of the Cerrahpasa Neuroscience Society Journal Clubs, a group of entirely student-run online journal clubs at Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa.

METHODS

The website, mass emailing, and social media accounts were used to announce the online journal clubs. Only medical students were eligible to apply. Journal clubs included psychiatry, neuroradiology, neurosurgery, neurology, and neuroscience. Following the last journal club meeting, a questionnaire created by the society’s board was distributed to the participants. SPSS Statistics (version 26) was used for statistical analysis.

RESULTS

Since March 15, 2021, synchronous online journal club meetings have been held every 2 weeks on a weekday using Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom. Meetings of each journal club lasted approximately 1 hour on average. Interstudent interaction across multiple institutions was achieved since a total of 45 students from 11 different universities attended the meetings on a regular basis. Students on the society’s board served as academic mentors for the clubs. The clubs received excellent feedback from participants, with an overall contentment score of 4.32 out of 5.

CONCLUSIONS

By establishing these clubs, we have created a venue for academic discussions, which helps to reduce the negative impact of the pandemic on education. In addition, we believe it greatly aided students in staying in touch with their peers, thereby reducing the sense of isolation. We realize that traditional journal clubs are run by faculty; however, we believe that this experience demonstrated that medical students could run a journal club on their own since the feedback from participants was excellent. Additionally, as a medical student, being a journal club academic mentor is a challenging responsibility; however, having this responsibility significantly improved our academic mentors’ leadership abilities.
Determinants Influencing the Adoption of Internet Health Care Technology Among Chinese Health Care Professionals: Extension of the Value-Based Adoption Model With Burnout Theory (Preprint)
Authors: Bian Dongsheng , Xiao Yuyin , Song Keyu , Dong Minye , Li Li , Millar Ross , Shi Chenshu , Li Guohong
Published: March 2022

BACKGROUND

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been widely regarded as a catalyst for adopting internet health care technology (IHT) in China. IHT consists of new health care technologies that are shaping health services and medical consultations. Health care professionals play a substantial role in the adoption of any IHT, but the consequences of doing so can often be challenging, particularly when employee burnout is prevalent. Few studies have explored whether employee burnout influences the adoption intention of IHT in health care professionals.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to explain the determinants influencing the adoption of IHT from the perspective of health care professionals. To do so, the study extends the value-based adoption model (VAM) with consideration for employee burnout as a determining factor.

METHODS

A cross-sectional web-based survey using a sample of 12,031 health care professionals selected through multistage cluster sampling from 3 provinces in mainland China was conducted. The hypotheses of our research model were developed based on the VAM and employee burnout theory. Structural equation modeling was then used to test the research hypotheses.

RESULTS

The results indicate that perceived usefulness, perceived enjoyment, and perceived complexity positively correlate with perceived value (β=.131, P=.01; β=.638, P<.001; β=.198, P<.001, respectively). Perceived value had a positive direct effect on adoption intention (β=.725, P<.001), perceived risk negatively correlated with perceived value (β=−.083, P<.001), and perceived value negatively correlated with employee burnout (β=−.308, P<.001). In addition, employee burnout was negatively related to adoption intention (β=−.170, P<.001) and mediated the relationship between perceived value and adoption intention (β=.052, P<.001).

CONCLUSIONS

Perceived value, perceived enjoyment, and employee burnout were the most important determinants of IHT adoption intention by health care professionals. In addition, while employee burnout was negatively related to adoption intention, perceived value inhibited employee burnout. Therefore, this study finds that it is necessary to develop strategies to improve the perceived value and reduce employee burnout, which will benefit the promotion of the adoption intention of IHT in health care professionals. This study supports the use of the VAM and employee burnout in explaining health care professionals’ adoption intention regarding IHT.
Шановні читачі!
Authors: Shekera O.G.
Published: March 2022

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Semblanza biográfica de José María de Ágreda y Sánchez: bibliotecario, bibliófilo y paleógrafo mexicano
Authors: Suárez Pérez Jorge Alberto
Published: March 2022

José María de Ágreda y Sánchez (1838-1916) fue uno de los más importantes bibliófilos, bibliotecarios y paleógrafos de México. Su exquisito conocimiento sobre libros antiguos lo llevó a desempeñar diversos cargos públicos en bibliotecas emblemáticas de la Ciudad de México, como la antigua Biblioteca Turriana, la Biblioteca del Museo Nacional de Arqueología, Historia y Etnología, y la Biblioteca Nacional, donde colaboró durante más de dos décadas. Considerado un sabio por sus coetáneos intelectuales, la vida de José María de Ágreda transitó entre libros, bibliotecas, historias y anécdotas, por lo que en las próximas líneas se aspira a recuperar la reputada figura del también anticuario e historiógrafo mexicano.
Traducción y adaptación de Practica in arte chirurgica copiosa, de Juan de Vigo, en los tratados breves de fray Agustín Farfán
Authors: Cortés Guadarrama Marcos
Published: March 2022

Este artículo estudia la relevancia de un hecho en el que, hasta el momento, no había reparado la historia de la medicina, la historia del libro ni la filología: el Tratado breve de cirugía (1579) y el Tratado breve de medicina (1592) traducen y adaptan parte del contenido anatómico y quirúrgico que escribió Juan de Vigo en su Practica in arte chirurgica copiosa (1514). La propuesta es que este hecho no resta originalidad a los dos tratados del médico agustino fray Agustín Farfán, señalando que el tratamiento de la obra del médico del papa Julio II –además de otros factores más allá del texto– influyó en el desequilibrio editorial existente entre los dos tratados. Se concluye con una posible justificación del porqué el último tratado (1592) sería reeditado en 1610, ya bajo el beneficio de la Orden de San Agustín; determinamos una respuesta que atiende a cuestiones políticas, propias de una orden religiosa mendicante que fue de las primeras en convertirse en una institución criolla.
Descubrimiento de nuevas ediciones mexicanas del siglo XVII: Actas capitulares de la Orden de Predicadores
Authors: Rodríguez Domínguez Guadalupe
Published: March 2022

Este artículo analiza la impresión de actas capitulares de la Orden de Predicadores en México durante el siglo XVII. En primer lugar, se recurre a la revisión de las actas documentadas por la tradición bibliográfica para cotejar la información con las ediciones localizadas. El procedimiento arroja resultados en tres vías: a) Las coincidencias de los ejemplares localizados y los datos bibliográficos recopilados, b) La identificación de ediciones sine notis que requieren ser asignadas a impresor y lugar, y c) El descubrimiento de nuevas ediciones mexicanas del periodo. Para la identificación de impresor y año de publicación de las ediciones sin datos editoriales se aplican los criterios teórico-metodológicos de la tipobibliografía y la biblioiconografía. Todo ello nos conduce al enriquecimiento del patrimonio documental mexicano con la identificación de seis nuevas ediciones.
Simulating an LTE Network Using OMNeT++
Authors: Reddy D. Yamini , Hruthvik K. Hari , Reddy M. Harsha Vardhan , Pandya Dr. Vyomal Naishadhkumar
Published: March 2022

Abstract: Long Term Evolution emerged from the previous 3GPP system known as the Universal Mobile Telecommunication System. This technology is an entire IP-based network that provides an IP-based mobile content called the Evolved Packet Core. The main goals of LTE are to increase data rates, provide lower latency on the Radio Access Network, improve bandwidth and optimal performance. The LTE architecture combines a new basic channel called eNodeB with a single core called the Evolved Packet Core that provides access to both voice and IP data resources. Long Term Evolution (LTE) talks about a promising new invention that gives broadband internet access to the universe. Therefore, many test groups are trying to simplify their show. Shockingly, from now on, apparently, there are no open source simulation systems, which can be used to emulate high-density user platforms like India, which are unrestricted. Lack of a standard reference system for use by assessment students and researchers is a loss. To overcome this, we came up with a project that not only imitates LTE but can also be used to replicate any OFDM package programs such as LTE pro advanced, and was launched to provide a comprehensive presentation of the LTE environment. Our simulation project has been contemplated to reproduce uplink and downlink editing methods in multi-cell / multi-user environments, considering customer portability, radio asset development, reusable strategies, flexible balance and coding module, and various ideas that work best for aspiring students. researchers. Using simulation software and framework,After researching many simulation software we concluded that OMNet ++ would be the best suit for our project. We have used the Inet 4.3 framework in the required modules.
ANALISIS PENGARUH MOTIVASI DAN GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN BANK BTPN PURNA BAKTI CABANG KUTACANE ACEH TENGGARA
Authors: Hirmansah Ardi
Published: March 2022

Perusahaan sangat bergantung pada penggunaan seluruh sumber daya yang ada, hal iini berguna untuk menghasilkan barang atau jasa yang dapat dipasarkan guna mencapai tujuan sebagaimana yang diharapkan perusahaan. Sumber daya tersebut dapat berupa modal, mesin dan manusia. Apabila keseluruhan modal ini dapat dikelola dengan baik maka perusahaan dapat dengan mudah mencapai tujuannya. Sikap menghargai sumber daya yang ada dalam perusahaan akan meningkatkan banyak aspek dalam manusia yang ada dalam perusahaan diantaranya kinerja dan kepuasan terhadap kerjanya. Kepuasan kerja sangat dipengaruhi oleh komitmen perusahaan dalam menjaga atau mensejahterakan pekerjanya seperti yang pernah diutarakan oleh Koh dan Boo pada tahun 2004 menyatakan hubungan yang positif dan signifikan antara kepuasaan kerja idengan komitmen perusahaan, hal ini dapat dinyatakan bahawa semakin tinggi kepuasan kerja semakin tinggi juga komitmen peruhaan yang ditujukan. Dapat dikatakan bahwa kepuasan kerja menyebabkan peningkatan kinerja sehingga pekerja yang merasa puas dalam bekerja akan mengalami peningkatan produktifitas diri, di sisi lain dapat pula terjadi kepuasan kerja yang disebabkan oleh adanya kinerja sehingga pekerja yang lebih produktif akan mendapatkan kepuasan kerja dan kinerja pekerja. Beberapa faktor dapat mempengaruhi kinerja karyawan. Faktor-faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi kinerja pegawai antara lain sikap (motivasi kerja, disiplin kerja, etos kerja), pendidikan, keterampilan, kepemimpinan, pendapatan, disiplin, komunikasi, sarana prasarana, dan kesempatan berprestasi. Gaya kepemimpinan adalah pola perilaku yang dirancang untuk mengintegrasikan tujuan organisasi untuk mencapai tujuan tertentu yang harus diupayakan oleh para pemimpin untuk meningkatkan kemampuannya dalam memberikan kepemimpinan. Kepemimpinan yang baik dapat memotivasi karyawan untuk bekerja sama mencapai tujuan yang diinginkan untuk kinerja yang tinggi.
PERAN PBB DALAM UPAYA PENYELESAIAN ISU BENCANA KELAPARAN DI MADAGASKAR
Authors: Suharyo Ade
Published: March 2022

Penelitian ini berfokus pada upaya yang dilakukan organisasi internasional terhadap isu bencana kelaparan di Madagaskar. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah ingin mengukur sejauh mana kontribusi yang dilakukan PBB dalam memberikan memberantas kelaparan pada masyarakat di Madagaskar. Pada penelitian kali ini, penulis menggunakan metode kualitatif. Hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu peran organisasi internasional mempunyai pengaruh cukup penting bagi masyarakat yang sedang mengalami penderitaan. Mengingat misi WFP dan FAO adalah memberantas kelaparan, maka kedua organisasi tersebut memiliki kewajiban untuk menyelesaikan persoalan ini. WFP dan FAO memiliki sedikit tantangan baru pada misi kali ini, lantaran kelaparan karena iklim merupakan pertama kali dalam sejarah manusia. Kini WFP sedang berusaha mencapai target mereka yang di dapat dari hasil donasi masyarakat global. Jika nominal yang mereka targetkan sudah terpenuhi, maka WFP akan langsung mendistribusikan bantuan tersebut ke masyarakat Madagaskar. Menurut WFP target nominal tersebut dinilai cukup membantu sebagian masyarakat Madagaskar untuk terbebas dari kelaparan hingga tahun 2022.
The Representation of Children’s Deaths in Florentine Family Books. A Methodology of Researching Emotions in Renaissance Florence
Authors: Wichmann Hanna
Published: March 2022

The article investigates the death of children and its emotional depiction in Florentine family books of the Tre- and Quattrocento. Following Barbara Rosenwein’s theory of emotional communities, as well as William M. Reddy’s emotives, the essay will present excerpts from the source material to examine the extent to which authors used emotions or “emotional language” to describe their own experiences and events and, if necessary, to communicate “emotionally” with the audience of their texts. Is it possible to identify similarities and differences in the narrative of children’s deaths and, if so, to what degree can these be interpreted? Furthermore, Philippe Ariès’ thesis of emotionally detached relationships of parents regarding their infants will be addressed and questioned.
Latvijas akadēmiski izglītoto sieviešu apvienība (1928–1940): īss ieskats tās darbībā
Authors: Rozīte Zane
Published: March 2022

Ar neatkarīgas Latvijas valsts un demokrātiskas augstākās izglītības sistēmas izveidi sievietēm tika piešķirtas pilnvērtīgas tiesības uz augstāko izglītību – tas kļuva par vienu no galvenajiem faktoriem sievietes sabiedriskā stāvokļa uzlabošanai. Būtiski pieaugot izglītoto sieviešu skaitam un viņu pārstāvniecībai profesionālajā jomā, radās nepieciešamība pēc atsevišķas organizācijas, kas aizstāvētu akadēmiski izglītoto sieviešu profesionālās un ekonomiskās intereses. Kā nozīmīgākā šāda organizācija tika izveidota Latvijas akadēmiski izglītoto sieviešu apvienība. Raksts sniedz ieskatu apvienības ideoloģijā, struktūrā, aplūko darbības galvenos virzienus un problēmas, kā arī raksturo sadarbību ar Starptautisko Akadēmiski izglītoto sieviešu savienību, kuras dalībniece bija Latvijas apvienība.
Construção e validação de estação OSCE para avaliação da habilidade técnica de cricotireoidostomia por punção
Authors: Cordeiro Thais Lazaroto Roberto , Souza Juliano Mendes de
Published: March 2022

Covid-19 pandemic reinforced the intrinsic need for training and evaluation of technical skills involving airway manipulation to stabilize the victim according to their needs. Puncture cricothyroidotomy is a rare procedure in the emergency department, although being a required skill when other alternatives fail. In this regard, this study’s objective was to build and validate a simulated setting in the Objective Structured Clinical Examination modality to evaluate the technical skill to perform puncture cricothyroidotomy. This is a methodological study, respecting the stages of translation, construction and validation inherent to the method. The research originated a script for the Objective Structured Clinical Examination station for teaching the puncture cricothyroidotomy skills. It was concluded that the evaluation of technical skills can be done with efficacy and reliability in an Objective Structured Clinical Examination setting, using validated instruments that provide a standardized and replicable evaluation in several places.
The Benefit of Cupping (Hijamah) to Post-Vaccination Mental & Physical Health
Authors: Abu Zahrin Syaidatun Nazirah , Mohamad Said Mohamad Mohsin , Mohd Iskandar Sandakumaran Amirah Izzati , Zubair Khan Asiah Sofiyyah Khan
Published: March 2022

The Muslims have been challenged significantly during the pandemic, both mentally and physically. Staying safe and healthy have been a great concern of all throughout the world. The prophetic ways of life have been fundamental examples in how we could go about in dealing with the disastrous effects of the pandemic, and also the AEFI (Adverse Effect Following Immunizations) that could affect some individuals in various ways. The purpose of this study is to promote the benefits of cupping (hijamah) as one of the ways in dealing with the AEFI that may cause blockage in the brain, heart attacks and sudden death. Cupping therapy (CT) is used in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East and is prevalent in Muslim communities where it is a recommended sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH. Cupping has been studied tremendously and proven to improve one’s health conditions related to high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterols, knee and joint pains, asthma, acne, migraine, respiratory problems and other medical issues. Cupping is also proven to be able to help improve one’s mental and physical health when affected by COVID- 19 or other diseases that increase dramatically during this pandemic. Finally, some challenges and their implications are discussed with recommendations.
Brote Hospital San Rafael de Alajuela, primeros casos de SARS-Cov2 en Costa Rica
Authors: Leandro Ulloa Marcela , Rodríguez Mora Gabriela , Arias Soto Andrea , Seing Murillo Evelyn , San Gil Caballero Enrique
Published: March 2022

Objetivo. Describir el brote de SARS-Cov2, y las acciones realizadas para mitigarlo, ocurrido en el periodo del 24 de febrero al 28 de abril del 2020, entre los funcionarios, pacientes y cuidadores en un hospital periférico, en la ciudad de Alajuela, Costa Rica. Material y métodos. Se incluyó a todo funcionario, paciente y familiares que tuvieron contacto con caso índice positivo por PCR por COVID-19; además de los que presentaron síntomas compatibles con SARS-Cov2. Se les aplicó la ficha de investigación de caso sospechoso y probable de enfermedad respiratoria por 2019-nCov. Se tomaron dos muestras de aspirado nasofaríngeo. Resultados. De las 828 personas a quienes se les realizó la PCR, 37 fueron positivos.  El brote inició en el Servicio de Ginecoobstetricia y Pediatría, todos en el II piso, todos contactos del caso índice.  Conclusión. Este brote fue causado por caso índice como portados del virus SARS-Cov2, la causa del brote fue el contacto estrecho de los funcionarios y pacientes con personal positivo por COVID-19.
Fab Helmet: ventilación mecánica no invasiva para pacientes con COVID-19
Authors: Sandoval-Poveda Ana María , Hernández-Montoya Diana , Espitaleta-Gómez Jorge
Published: March 2022

Fabricación del Fab Helmet: ventilación mecánica no invasiva para pacientes con COVID-19. Objetivo: Este artículo de divulgación pretende dar a conocer los aprendizajes obtenidos a partir de la elaboración del Fab Helmet. Método: Trabajo interdisciplinario e interinstitucional para la elaboración del dispositivo, considerando los que se importan desde otros países y que se usan en los hospitales nacionales, pero también las adaptaciones necesarias y posibles para Costa Rica y su realidad. Esto implica que tanto los materiales disponibles en el mercado nacional como el tipo de componentes de dicho dispositivo debían ser compatibles para funcionar adecuadamente en las condiciones del sistema de salud costarricense. Resultados: Construcción del prototipo adecuado para Costa Rica, replicable con materiales y mano de obra nacional; dotación al sistema médico de más de 200 Fab Helmet, se registra la documentación y la sistematización completa del proceso; obtención del permiso de uso por emergencia para el dispositivo, del permiso de funcionamiento para la elaboración de dispositivos médicos y odontológicos en los espacios del Laboratorio de fabricación de la UNED y del único registro sanitario de un Equipo y Material Biomédico categoría 2 proveniente de una universidad pública. Conclusiones: El proceso de trabajo realizado dejó una serie de aprendizajes tanto para el equipo de la UNED como para los médicos relacionados con el proyecto, estos se muestran en este artículo de divulgación.
La cultura del emprendimiento en Popayán: Experiencias y aprendizajes
Authors: Sánchez Tróchez Diana Ximena , Acosta Ortega Felipe , Potes Ordoñez Laura Beatriz , de la Torre Solarte Gabriel
Published: March 2022

Llegar a los resultados de este libro fue posible gracias a la participación de las entidades que pertenecen a la Red Regional de Emprendimiento del Cauca, quienes, desde sus capacidades y compromiso con la región, aportan y promueven nuevas formas de estimular el emprendimiento, entre ellas, agradecemos a la Cámara de Comercio del Cauca, a la Oficina de Gestión de Empleo y Emprendimiento del Municipio de Popayán, al Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico Clúster CreaTIC, al Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje – SENA Cauca, al Colegio Comercial del Norte (Popayán), a la Universidad del Cauca, a la Institución Universitaria Colegio Mayor del Cauca, a la Corporación Autónoma del Cauca, a la Corporación Universitaria Comfacauca Unicomfacauca y a la Escuela Superior de Administración Pública – ESAP.
Cuadernos de confinamiento. Un antes y un durante
Authors: Berón Ospina Alberto Antonio
Published: March 2022

El presente texto reconoce que la pandemia produjo en la humanidad un exilio hacia el espacio privado; por ejemplo, la vida de los docentes se transformó de la presencialidad a la virtualidad dando como resultado que la relación con la biblioteca personal se fortaleciera tornándose más intensa. Esta interacción prolongada originó los presentes textos, que tienen por objeto la construcción de diálogos entre pensadores afines a la teoría crítica y temas que metodológicamente oscilan entre la crónica y el ensayo. Hemos hecho un tránsito por siglos, en medio de una aceleración que cubre cada resquicio de la vida humana. El corolario social de esta idea fue el progreso, espejismo sobre el cual justificamos el dominio del mundo por medio de la técnica. Esta noción se remonta a los tiempos del motor a vapor hasta llegar a los días de la revolución digital, incorporada al psiquismo humano. Súbitamente y tal como lo denunciaron movimientos ambientalistas, grupos políticos y comunidades étnicas, el progreso tiene unos costos muy altos. Producto de la pandemia, de la aceleración se pasó a una detención que afecta aquello por lo cual ha luchado el ser humano: sobrevivencia, viajes, turismo, moda y placer.
La Montaña del Quindío
Authors: Betancourt Mendieta Alexander , Martínez Botero Sebastián
Published: March 2022

El libro estudia, para el periodo de 1840 a 1880, la región del centro occidente colombiano que desde tiempos del dominio hispánico había sido conocida como la Montaña del Quindío. Describe las iniciativas del estado para vincular a su esfera a esta área territorial a través de proyectos de poblamiento como la creación de aldeas y la apertura de caminos. De esta forma, y gracias a la consulta de diversas fuentes como cartografía histórica, imágenes, grabados y diversos tipos de documentos, evidencia que esta región tuvo la connotación de frontera interior hasta fines del siglo XIX. En conclusión, el lector encontrará en la presente obra una nueva interpretación de la historia del centro occidente colombiano, así como un valioso aporte a los estudios de frontera en el marco de los procesos de construcción y consolidación del estado nacional durante el siglo XIX colombiano.
Morir, resistir y esperar, el Ritual en las víctimas por desaparición forzada en Colombia
Authors: Martínez Herrera Juan Manuel
Published: March 2022

Los involucrados en prácticas relacionadas con la desaparición forzada no se reducen a lecturas binarias concentradas habitualmente en la relación víctimas-victimarios, los actores son diversos y los efectos que tiene tal situación varían dependiendo de la manera como se ubican ante el acontecimiento, el momento en el cual deben enfrentar una relación con lo vivido y las perspectivas que agentes externos construyen sobre territorios afectados por ello. La condición de afectación es tan amplia como las formas de enfrentarse que encuentran los diferentes miembros de una comunidad ante un ejercicio de violencia tan fuerte y permanente en el tiempo, a diferencia de otras formas de violencia esta además alimenta la condición de angustia, incertidumbre y miedo, a partir de la ausencia de un cuerpo que al no aparecer, no permite cerrar un trauma por medio de los recursos simbólicos que como colectivos nos valemos en este tipo de pérdidas, ésto con la intención de continuar en medio de la tristeza pero tratando de caminar desde lo vivido. El desaparecer forzosamente implica una herida abierta dirigida a una población, que sobrevive, se adapta y resiste. El tejido roto que implica esta forma de violencia no se puede abordar en un tiempo específico, tiene impactos inconmensurables que se deben entender desde miradas más estructurales; el ritual, es uno de estos recursos que habla de las prácticas cotidianas de la comunidad, así como de los trámites emergentes de estas ante situaciones de violencia como las padecidas, termina siendo entonces éste un dispositivo cultural que atraviesa el contexto cotidiano y las huellas que deja este tipo de experiencias de forma tanto individual como colectiva.
Low cycle fatigue behavior and mechanism of Al-3.5Si-0.5Mg-0.4Cu
Authors: Shen Qiaosheng , Hu Yushu , Zou Guotong , Zhang Henghua , Yang Yitao
Published: March 2022

In this article, the low cycle fatigue(LCF) behavior of a low silicon
cast aluminum alloy Al-3.5Si-0.5Mg-0.4Cu with T6 treat-state at room
temperature is investigated by extracting samples from aluminum steering
knuckles. Initial microstructure, cyclic stress response behavior and
fatigue fracture are studied. Low cycle fatigue experiment results and
behavior performance of 6 different total strain amplitudes are
included. OM, SEM, XRD and TEM are carried out to observe
pre(post)-fatigue microstructures and fracture. The results demonstrate
that cracks initiate from surface or subsurface defects and higher total
strain amplitude leads to larger sum area of fatigue crack initiation
region and steady crack propagation region, and wider fatigue striation
bandwidth. Furthermore, crack propagates along the interface between
eutectic silicon and α-Al under low strain amplitude while crack grows
through eutectic silicon particle if higher strain amplitude is applied.
Disseminated cryptococcosis after H3N2 influenza in an immunocompetent child
Authors: Cao Huan , Huang Han , He Qianqian
Published: March 2022

A previous study has reported cryptococcal meningoencephalitis in a
previously healthy adult affected with H1N1 influenza. Here, we report
cryptococcosis occurred in a previously healthy child with
H3N2-influenza, which further suggests a potential association between
cryptococcosis and influenza viral infection. In this case, a 5-year-old
girl presented with fever and cough was admitted to our hospital with
positive test for H3N2 influenza and pulmonary infiltration by chest CT
scan. After antibiotic regimens, the clinical symptoms were not improved
at all. Her bone marrow culture proved Cryptococcus infection. Following
treatments with amphotericin B liposome and flucytosine, her body
temperature returned to normal. Pulmonary infection was completely
absorbed following oral fluconazole treatment for 6 mon.
A prospective, controlled study on the utility of rotational thromboelastometry in surgery for acute type A aortic dissection
Authors: Larsson Mårten , Zindovic Igor , Sjögren Johan , J Peter Svensson , Strandberg Karin , Nozohoor Shahab
Published: March 2022

Objective: To evaluate the hemostatic system with ROTEM in
patients undergoing surgery for acute type aortic dissection (ATAAD)
using elective aortic procedures as controls. Design: This was
a prospective, controlled, observational study. Setting: The
study was performed at a tertiary referral center and university
hospital. Participants: Twenty-three patients with ATAAD were
compared to 20 control patients undergoing elective surgery of the
ascending aorta or the aortic root. Results: ROTEM (INTEM,
EXTEM, HEPTEM and FIBTEM) was tested at 6 points in time before, during
and after surgery for ATAAD or elective aortic surgery. The ATAAD group
had an activated coagulation coming into the surgical theatre. The two
groups showed activation of both major coagulation pathways during
surgery, but the ATAAD group consistently had larger deficiencies.
Reversal of the coagulopathy was successful, although none of the groups
reached elective baseline until postoperative day 1. ROTEM did not
detect low levels of clotting factors at heparin reversal nor low levels
of platelets. Conclusions: This study demonstrated that ATAAD
is associated with a coagulopathic state. Surgery causes additional
damage to the hemostatic system in ATAAD patients as well as in patients
undergoing elective surgery of the ascending aorta or the aortic root.
ROTEM does not adequately catch the full coagulopathy in ATAAD. A
transfusion protocol in ATAAD should be specifically created to target
this complex coagulopathic state and ROTEM does not negate the need for
routine laboratory tests.
Anomalous diffusion models with respect to monotone increasing functions
Authors: Yang Xiao-Jun , Pan Yu-Mei , Xu Feng
Published: March 2022

In this article we propose the anomalous diffusion models with respect to
mono-tone increasing functions. The Riesz-type fractional order derivatives
operators with respect to power-law function are considered based on the
extended work of Riesz. Two models for the anomalous diffusion processes are
given to describe the special behaviors in the complex media