bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Surface Engineered Nanomaterials: An Emerging Trend for Futuristic
Forensic Science
Authors: Pandey Gaurav , Tharmavaram Maithri , Rawtani Deepak
Published: January 2022

Nanomaterials due to their small size have high surface area and catalytic activity, and
therefore, have found applications in forensic sample analysis. Surface engineering of these nanomaterials
enhances their stability, chemical reactivity, specificity and sensitivity towards other analytes.
Covalent bonds, hydrogen bonds and electrostatic interaction play a major role in attaching
functional groups on the surface of various nanomaterials. Over the years, several SENMs have
been developed for the analysis of forensic science samples, such as fingerprints, unlawful drugs,
explosives, doping agents, chemical and biological warfare agents. These SENMs have been functionalized
with a myriad of functionalization agents, such as polymers, organosilanes, acids or alkalis,
and compounds of biological origin with different strategies. In this paper, the different surface
engineering strategies of nanomaterials, the applications of these nanomaterials in forensic science,
and the mechanism behind their detection of forensic analytes have been discussed. The challenges
for using SENMs for forensic applications have also been elaborated.
Arquivo da língua. Língua do arquivo: Procura-se Lenora de Barros, Paulo Bruscky, Ricardo Aleixo
Authors: Oliveira Eduardo Jorge de
Published: January 2022

The article seeks to analyze, from an archival perspective, some of the artistic procedures in the artworks of Lenora de Barros, Paulo Bruscky, and Ricardo Aleixo, establishing a reflection on lan-guage in poetry and in the visual arts.
Colecionar, desconstruir, rasurar, reescrever: a descrição arquivista em "O Kit de Sobrevivência do Descobridor Português no Mundo Anticolonial"
Authors: Sales Paulo Alberto da Silva
Published: January 2022

From the archivist logic of erasure made by rewriting ruled in deconstruction as construc-tion, it intended to read some writing scenes of the book O Kit de Sobrevivência do Descobridor Portu-guês no Mundo Anticolonial (2020), by Patrícia Lino, in which is verified a poetic made by irony, hybridism and parody that opposes to the conception of total History. It appears from the injunctive descriptions “what is it/are they” and “how to use/to play” a reflection about the notion of archive as a speech con-struction made by remnants as well as it is possible to verify in these same constructions the way to relate with objects, images and words built in power relations through different enunciative practices. It is concluded that those intersemiotic objects – images and joke poems – tension elements from the Portuguese past by the delegitimation of crystallized meanings through the new ways of archiving and to think about the poetry-archive relation as post-autonomous constructions.
Património Escolar do Ensino Primário (PEEP) e coleções nos museus do norte de Portugal
Authors: Miranda Marta Fontoura
Published: January 2022

The School Heritage of Primary Education has been announcing a state of emergency, given the abandoned buildings and materials. How have these properties and objects been treated? What is the importance of objects at school? In the universe of the school and its heritage - what has been the subject of study? Bearing in mind that they were once part of our day-to-day lives and of many achievements of society, are these objects inventoried? This text appears in the perspective of the REduF project, with an interdisciplinary approach that offers a multiplicity of views on this theme. This is intended to be a starting point for the gathering of scientific works carried out in Public Higher Education Establishments. It allows a diagnostic view, and the identification of museum collections (in the North of Portugal), helps to map the various collections already received, thus contributing to the definition of future studies/projects.
Analysis of cointegration and causality relations between gold prices and selected financial indicators: Empirical evidence from Turkey
Authors:   Institute of Social Sciences, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Gaziantep, Turkey, Kan Enez , Serin Zehra Vildan ,   Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Gaziantep, Turkey
Published: January 2022

This paper explores the dynamic relationships between gold prices and selected financial indicators (such as prices, inflation rate, deposit interest rate, exchange rate, and the Istanbul Stock Exchange National 100 index) in Turkey between the 2000-2019 period using the Fourier Toda-Yamamoto causality tests. Firstly, the ADF unit root test is applied to examine the stationary of the variables. Then Gregory-Hansen and Arai-Kurozumi cointegration tests, the Dynamic Least Squares (DOLS) approach, are employed to determine the coefficient size and direction of the variables. The findings reveal that the relationship between the inflation rate and the BIST100 index is positive and significant, while the relationship between interest rates is negative and significant. Also, the relationship between exchange rates is negative and insignificant in the study. Additionally, the impacts of the global economic crisis of 2008, which is used as a dummy variable in the study, on gold prices in Turkey are found to be positive and significant. This study indicates that gold is the safe haven for investors from 2000 to 2019 in Turkey. The findings of this paper might contribute both to investors in Turkey and future research on the determination of gold prices.
Visualization and bibliometric analysis on the research of financial well-being
Authors:   International Economics Faculty, Banking University of Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Nguyen Sang Minh
Published: January 2022

Financial well-being using a bibliometrics analytical approach to analyze the networks, clusters, and trends of scientific production is studied. This research uses a systematic literature review process, which is a step-by-step process-driven methodology, to find 327 articles published between 1978 and 2021 on the subject of financial well-being. This paper applies the bibliometrics method to investigate the research trends in the study of financial well-being, specifically analyzing the quality of the research by the citation status and the mutual influence of these articles. The results of the study provide an overview of citation trends on financial well-being such as the most cited papers and the network of these papers, the keyword distribution, the co-authorship status, bibliographic coupling analysis, and the most influential journals. This study tries to determine the trends and development of financial well-being research. This can help researchers attain a comprehensive understanding of this field and can be a reference for the application of financial well-being visualization approaches.
Converting CO2 from a Harmful Gas to a Renewable Source of Matter and Energy: A Review
Authors:   University of Monastir, EMIR laboratory, 15 avenue ibn eljazzar, 5019 Monastir, Tunisia, Lajili Marzouk
Published: January 2022

The emission of greenhouse gases, specifically CO2, has reached non-acceptable levels causing global warming with adverse effects. Owing to rigorous ongoing research, these harmful substances might be converted to beneficial sources. The main objective of this study was to review the most effective processes that might utilize carbon dioxide to produce various substances, chemicals, and energy. For this, different existing and projected short-term and long-term strategies have been presented and discussed. Specifically, processes like the artificial tree of Lackner to capture CO2, chemical looping combustion (CLC), the application of CO2 in the food and processing industry, wastewater treatment, supercritical and refrigerant CO2, hydrogenation of CO2, the cultivation of microalgae, thermolysis, electrolysis, and photoelectrocatalysis techniques for producing hydrogen and biofuels, based on thermochemical processes, are the most promising ways to reduce and reuse CO2. Such behavioral changes can lead to the exchange of CO2 between natural reservoirs and help to maintain CO2 equilibrium among the atmosphere, the upper mixed layer of the sea, and the deep sea. Consequently, the mean global temperature and the climate are directly affected.
Accuracy of Heart Rate Measurement by the Fitbit Charge 2 During Wheelchair Activities in People With Spinal Cord Injury: Instrument Validation Study
Authors: Hoevenaars Dirk , Yocarini Iris E , Paraschiakos Stylianos , Holla Jasmijn F M , de Groot Sonja , Kraaij Wessel , Janssen Thomas W J
Published: January 2022

Background

Heart rate (HR) is an important and commonly measured physiological parameter in wearables. HR is often measured at the wrist with the photoplethysmography (PPG) technique, which determines HR based on blood volume changes, and is therefore influenced by blood pressure. In individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI), blood pressure control is often altered and could therefore influence HR accuracy measured by the PPG technique.

Objective

The objective of this study is to investigate the HR accuracy measured with the PPG technique with a Fitbit Charge 2 (Fitbit Inc) in wheelchair users with SCI, how the activity intensity affects the HR accuracy, and whether this HR accuracy is affected by lesion level.

Methods

The HR of participants with (38/48, 79%) and without (10/48, 21%) SCI was measured during 11 wheelchair activities and a 30-minute strength exercise block. In addition, a 5-minute seated rest period was measured in people with SCI. HR was measured with a Fitbit Charge 2, which was compared with the HR measured by a Polar H7 HR monitor used as a reference device. Participants were grouped into 4 groups—the no SCI group and based on lesion level into the T1 (cervical) group. Mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) and concordance correlation coefficient were determined for each group for each activity type, that is, rest, wheelchair activities, and strength exercise.

Results

With an overall MAPEall lesions of 12.99%, the accuracy fell below the standard acceptable MAPE of –10% to +10% with a moderate agreement (concordance correlation coefficient=0.577). The HR accuracy of Fitbit Charge 2 seems to be reduced in those with cervical lesion level in all activities (MAPEno SCI=8.09%; MAPET1=20.43%). The accuracy of the Fitbit Charge 2 decreased with increasing intensity in all lesions (MAPErest=6.5%, MAPEactivity=12.97%, and MAPEstrength=14.2%).

Conclusions

HR measured with the PPG technique showed lower accuracy in people with SCI than in those without SCI. The accuracy was just above the acceptable level in people with paraplegia, whereas in people with tetraplegia, a worse accuracy was found. The accuracy seemed to worsen with increasing intensities. Therefore, high-intensity HR data, especially in people with cervical lesions, should be used with caution.
COVID-19 and Pregnancy: Citation Network Analysis and Evidence Synthesis
Authors: Ruiz-Roman Rebeca , Martinez-Perez Clara , Gil Prados Inés , Cristóbal Ignacio , Sánchez-Tena Miguel Ángel
Published: January 2022

Background

COVID-19 spread quickly around the world shortly after the first outbreaks of the new coronavirus disease at the end of December 2019, affecting all populations, including pregnant women.

Objective

The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between different publications on COVID-19 in pregnancy and their authors through citation networks, as well as to identify the research areas and to determine the publication that has been the most highly cited.

Methods

The search for publications was carried out through the Web of Science database using terms such as “pregnancy,” “SARS-CoV-2,” “pregnant,” and “COVID-19” for the period between January and December 2020. Citation Network Explorer software was used for publication analysis and VOSviewer software was used to construct the figures. This approach enabled an in-depth network analysis to visualize the connections between the related elements and explain their network structure.

Results

A total of 1330 publications and 5531 citation networks were identified in the search, with July being the month with the largest number of publications, and the United States, China, and England as the countries with the greatest number of publications. The most cited publication was “Clinical characteristics and intrauterine vertical transmission potential of COVID-19 infection in nine pregnant women: a retrospective review of medical records” by Chen and colleagues, which was published in March 2020. Six groups identified as being close in the citation network reflect multidisciplinary research, including clinical characteristics and outcomes in pregnancy, vertical transmission, delivery mode, and psychological impacts of the pandemic on pregnant women.

Conclusions

Thousands of articles on COVID-19 have been published in several journals since the disease first emerged. Identifying relevant publications and obtaining a global view of the main papers published on COVID-19 and pregnancy can lead to a better understanding of the topic. With the accumulation of scientific knowledge, we now know that the clinical features of COVID-19 during pregnancy are generally similar to those of infected nonpregnant women. There is a small increase in frequency of preterm birth and cesarean birth, related to severe maternal illness. Vaccination for all pregnant women is recommended. Several agents are being evaluated for the treatment of COVID-19, but with minimal or no information on safety in pregnancy. These results could form the basis for further research. Future bibliometric and scientometric studies on COVID-19 should provide updated information to analyze other relevant indicators in this field.
The Effect of Artificial Intelligence on the Nutritional Status of Children After Cardiac Surgery: Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Zahid Maryam , Sughra Ume
Published: January 2022

Background

Malnutrition is the most common problem in congenital heart disease patients. Health-based mobile apps play an important role in the planning and tracking of diet for better nutritional status.

Objective

The aim of this paper was to assess the effect of artificial intelligence on the nutritional status of children after cardiac surgery in comparison to the usual care group. We also aimed to assess the usefulness of a diet-related mobile app in comparison to the usual care group.

Methods

This is a two-arm randomized controlled trial, which was conducted at a tertiary care hospital, Rawalpindi. The study duration was 6 months from February 2021 until July 2021. The sample size was calculated to be 88. The intervention group was given a diet-related mobile app, and the usual care group was handed a pamphlet with diet instructions on discharge.

Results

The mean weight of all participants was 15 (SD 5.7) kg at the time of discharge. However, at the end of the 8th week, the mean weight of the participants in the usual care group was 16.5 (SD 7.2) kg and that of the intervention group was 17.1 (SD 5) kg. The average calories consumed by the usual care group was 972 (SD 252) kcal and 1000.75 (SD 210) kcal by the intervention group after 8 weeks of discharge. The average proteins consumed by the usual care group was 34.3 (SD 12.5) grams and 39 (SD 6.4) grams by the intervention group after 8 weeks of discharge. At the end of the intervention, the preferred diet planning tool for 79% of the participants was mobile app. At the 8th week, 93% of the participants considered the visual cues useful, 80% thought that the mobile app’s language was understandable, 79% thought nutritional goal setting is a useful feature in the mobile app, and 55% thought the recipes provided in the app were useful.

Conclusions

This study showed strength for the future of scalable modern technology for self-nutrition monitoring. There was a slight increase in the weight and nutritional intake of both groups, as the intervention period was limited.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04782635; https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04782635
Chickenpox Outbreak Investigation in Assabain District, Sana’a City, Yemen, January to February 2019
Authors: Al-Tbali Jarallah , Anam Labiba , Al-Jamrah Khaled Mohammed , Abdul Moaen Faris
Published: January 2022

Background

Varicella zoster virus (VZV) causes chickenpox. The epidemiological profile of chickenpox varies considerably across countries, health care systems, and immunization policies. In Yemen, chickenpox remains an important public health issue and outbreaks are not uncommon since vaccination is not universal. On February 23, 2019, a medical doctor from the Al Kafji area of the Assabain district notified the Ministry of Public Health and Population of a chickenpox infection among his family members and neighbors.

Objective

The aim of this study was to confirm the existence of a chickenpox outbreak, describe the epidemiological characteristics of the outbreak, and recommend prevention and control measures.

Methods

A door-to-door search was performed for case finding and line listing with detailed epidemiological, clinical, and vaccination history collected. Four blood samples were collected and sent for laboratory confirmation by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Data were analyzed with Epi info 7.2.

Results

A total of 26 cases met the case definition. The outbreak started on January 19, 2019, at one house and was then transmitted to the 2nd and 3rd neighboring houses. The Epi curve showed three peaks, with one peak for each affected house. The index case was an 11-year-old male. The overall attack rate was 34% and the highest attack rate of 56% was found in the 3rd house. More than half (58%) of cases were females and 46% were found in children in the age group of 10-14 years. All cases included symptoms of a rash with itching, 46% of cases had vesicular lesions, and 42% had <50 lesions. Overall, 8% of the cases had complications (ie, pneumonia). Approximately 25% of samples were IgM-positive. All cases were in unvaccinated individuals.

Conclusions

A chickenpox outbreak in the Al Kafji area of the Assabain district was confirmed. Females were more affected than males. Introducing the chickenpox vaccine as part of routine immunizations, and increasing community awareness about the mode of transmission and control measures for prevention are recommended.
Accuracy of Heart Rate Measurement by the Fitbit Charge 2 During Wheelchair Activities in People With Spinal Cord Injury: Instrument Validation Study (Preprint)
Authors: Hoevenaars Dirk , Yocarini Iris E , Paraschiakos Stylianos , Holla Jasmijn F M , de Groot Sonja , Kraaij Wessel , Janssen Thomas W J
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND

Heart rate (HR) is an important and commonly measured physiological parameter in wearables. HR is often measured at the wrist with the photoplethysmography (PPG) technique, which determines HR based on blood volume changes, and is therefore influenced by blood pressure. In individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI), blood pressure control is often altered and could therefore influence HR accuracy measured by the PPG technique.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study is to investigate the HR accuracy measured with the PPG technique with a Fitbit Charge 2 (Fitbit Inc) in wheelchair users with SCI, how the activity intensity affects the HR accuracy, and whether this HR accuracy is affected by lesion level.

METHODS

The HR of participants with (38/48, 79%) and without (10/48, 21%) SCI was measured during 11 wheelchair activities and a 30-minute strength exercise block. In addition, a 5-minute seated rest period was measured in people with SCI. HR was measured with a Fitbit Charge 2, which was compared with the HR measured by a Polar H7 HR monitor used as a reference device. Participants were grouped into 4 groups—the no SCI group and based on lesion level into the T1 (cervical) group. Mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) and concordance correlation coefficient were determined for each group for each activity type, that is, rest, wheelchair activities, and strength exercise.

RESULTS

With an overall MAPEall lesions of 12.99%, the accuracy fell below the standard acceptable MAPE of –10% to +10% with a moderate agreement (concordance correlation coefficient=0.577). The HR accuracy of Fitbit Charge 2 seems to be reduced in those with cervical lesion level in all activities (MAPEno SCI=8.09%; MAPE<T5=11.16%; MAPET1−T5=10.5%; and MAPE>T1=20.43%). The accuracy of the Fitbit Charge 2 decreased with increasing intensity in all lesions (MAPErest=6.5%, MAPEactivity=12.97%, and MAPEstrength=14.2%).

CONCLUSIONS

HR measured with the PPG technique showed lower accuracy in people with SCI than in those without SCI. The accuracy was just above the acceptable level in people with paraplegia, whereas in people with tetraplegia, a worse accuracy was found. The accuracy seemed to worsen with increasing intensities. Therefore, high-intensity HR data, especially in people with cervical lesions, should be used with caution.

CLINICALTRIAL
eHealth literacy and technology acceptance among middle-aged and older adults with chronic disease in rural Taiwan: a cross-sectional correlation study (Preprint)
Authors: Chao Li Fen , Tsou Chi-Jung , Guo Su-Er , Lin Tin-Kwang , Xiao Xaviera , Li Yi-Da
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND

Electronic-health technology is recognized as a valuable tool that facilitates health care delivery. Understanding usage trends of electronic-health systems amongst diverse populations provides insight that can be used to enhance the adoption of these technologies.

OBJECTIVE

To investigate the relationship between electronic-health literacy, electronic-health technology acceptance and socio-demographic characteristics and patient portal usage among middle-aged and older adults with chronic diseases.

METHODS

A cross-sectional study was conducted with convenience sampling. Three questionnaires were administered: a patient portal usage survey; the eHealth Literacy Scale; and an eHealth Technology Acceptance questionnaire. Pearson correlations and multiple regressions were used.

RESULTS

In total, 120 participants were recruited. Patient portal usage was infrequent, 45% of participants had never used the patient portal. The findings showed low eHealth Literacy Scale scores and eHealth Technology Acceptance scores, both with a mean score of 2.59 out of 5. Factors such as age, living arrangement, primary caregiver, educational level, vision, number of smart products owned and internet connection showed an association with eHealth literacy (P<.05). Gender, monthly income, and educational level were shown to affect eHealth technology acceptance (P<.05). Additionally, eHealth literacy had a significant impact on eHealth technology acceptance (P<.001); the explanatory power was 66.7%.

CONCLUSIONS

Incorporating older adults into the design and development of similar electronic-health tools could help address the various user experience issues and barriers to use that middle age and older adult populations face.
How can we improve Covid-19 safety in schools and can digital tools help? A qualitative interview study with school staff (Preprint)
Authors: Chantziara Sofia , Brigden LC Amberly , Mccallum Claire H , Craddock Ian J
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND

Throughout the pandemic, governments around the world have issued guidelines to manage the spread and impact of Covid-19 in schools, including measures around social distancing and contact tracing. Whether schools require support to implement these guidelines has not yet been explored in depth. Despite the development of a range of technologies to tackle Covid-19, such as contract tracing apps and electronic vaccine certificates, research on their usefulness in school settings is limited.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of the study was to explore the needs of school staff in managing Covid-19 and their experiences and perspectives on technological support

METHODS

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with UK school staff, including primary and secondary school teachers and school managers. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data.

RESULTS

Via purposive sampling, we recruited 18 participants from 5 schools. Participants reported high-risk interactions between students were still taking place, especially in secondary schools, and these were not adequately monitored. There was a need to improve accuracy when identifying close contacts in common areas where students congregate. Proximity Tracking, use of Access Cards and CCTV emerged as potential solutions but there were concerns surrounding false alerts, burden, and security.

CONCLUSIONS

School staff have found it difficult to monitor and implement social distancing and contact tracing provisions. There are opportunities for mobile digital technologies to support school staff in keeping their students safe, however these must place minimal demands on staff and prioritize security measures.
The association between telemedicine use and changes in healthcare utilization and outcomes in patients with congestive heart failure: a retrospective cohort study (Preprint)
Authors: Chu Cherry , Stamenova Vess , Fang Jiming , Shakeri Ahmad , Tadrous Mina , Bhatia R Sacha
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND

Telemedicine use has become widespread due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but how this has impacted patient outcomes remain unclear.

OBJECTIVE

We sought to investigate the effect of telemedicine use on changes in healthcare utilization and clinical outcomes in patients diagnosed with congestive heart failure.

METHODS

We conducted a population-based retrospective cohort study using administrative data in Ontario, Canada. Patients were included if they had at least one ambulatory visit between March 14, 2020 and September 30, 2020 and a heart failure diagnosis anytime prior to March 14, 2020. Telemedicine users were propensity score-matched with unexposed users based on several baseline characteristics. Monthly use of various healthcare services was compared between the two groups during 12 months before to 3 months after their index in-person or virtual ambulatory visit after March 14, 2020 using generalized estimating equations.

RESULTS

A total of 11,131 pairs of telemedicine and unexposed patients were identified after matching (49% male, mean(SD) age 78.9(12.0) years). All patients showed significant reductions in health service use from pre- to post-index visit. There was a greater decline across time in the unexposed group compared to the telemedicine group for CHF admissions (ratio of slopes for high vs low user (95% CI), 1.02 (1.02-1.03)), cardiovascular admissions (1.03 (1.02-1.04)), any-cause admissions (1.03 (1.02-1.04)), any-cause ED visits (1.03 (1.03-1.04)), visits with any cardiologist (1.01 (1.01-1.02)), lab tests (1.02 (1.02-1.03)), diagnostic tests (1.04 (1.03-1.05)), and new prescriptions (1.02 (1.01-1.03)). However, the decline in primary care visit rates was steeper among telemedicine patients than unexposed patients (ratio of slopes (95% CI), 0.99 (0.99-1.00)).

CONCLUSIONS

Overall healthcare utilization over time appeared higher among telemedicine users than low or non-users, suggesting that telemedicine was used among patients with the greatest need, or that it allowed patients to have better access and/or continuity of care among those who received it.
Consumers’ Evaluation of Web-Based Health Information Quality: Meta-analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Zhang Yan , Kim Yeolib
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND

The internet has become a major source of health information for general consumers. Web-based health information quality varies widely across websites and applications. It is critical to understand the factors that shape consumers’ evaluation of web-based health information quality and the role that it plays in their appraisal and use of health information and information systems.

OBJECTIVE

This paper aimed to identify the antecedents and consequences of consumers’ evaluation of web-based health information quality as a means to consolidate the related research stream and to inform future studies on web-based health information quality.

METHODS

We systematically searched 10 databases, examined reference lists, and conducted manual searches. Empirical studies that investigated consumers’ evaluation of web-based health information quality, credibility, or trust and their respective relationships with antecedents or consequences were included.

RESULTS

We included 147 studies reported in 136 papers in the analysis. Among the antecedents of web-based health information quality, system navigability (ρ=0.56), aesthetics (ρ=0.49), and ease of understanding (ρ=0.49) had the strongest relationships with web-based health information quality. The strongest consequences of web-based health information quality were consumers’ intentions to use health information systems (ρ=0.58) and satisfaction with health information (ρ=0.46). Web-based health information quality relationships were moderated by numerous cultural dimensions, research designs, and publication moderators.

CONCLUSIONS

Consumers largely rely on peripheral cues and less on cues that require more information processing (eg, content comprehensiveness) to determine web-based health information quality. Surprisingly, the relationships between individual differences and web-based health information quality are trivial. Web-based health information quality has stronger effects on cognitive appraisals and behavioral intentions than on behavior. Despite efforts to include various moderators, a substantial amount of variance is still unexplained, indicating a need to study additional moderators. This meta-analysis provides broad and consistent evidence for web-based health information quality relationships that have been fractured and incongruent in empirical studies.
Adverse Events Following COVID-19 Immunization Reported Through Hotlines, February-August 2021, Bangladesh: Descriptive Study (Preprint)
Authors: Prince Kyaw Thowai Prue , Billah Mallick Masum , Khan Farzana Islam , Alamgir ASM , Rahman Mahbubur , Shirin Tahmina
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND

For COVID-19 vaccine safety, the vaccination program of Bangladesh started facility-based passive surveillance to address adverse events following immunization (AEFIs) with COVID-19 vaccination. The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), Bangladesh, has been using emergency hotlines for outbreak reporting since 2008. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these hotlines are being used for pandemic-related information and reporting. Thus, COVID-19 vaccinees also use these hotlines to report AEFIs.

OBJECTIVE

We analyzed the documented AEFIs records of the IEDCR to characterize the vaccinees who reported AEFIs through IEDCR hotlines.

METHODS

We performed a descriptive analysis of COVID-19 vaccinees who reported AEFIs through IEDCR hotlines from February to August 2021. We defined AEFIs as untoward medical occurrences that follow immunization and that do not necessarily have a causal relationship with the usage of the vaccines. We analyzed the vaccinees who reported AEFIs through IEDCR hotlines by age, gender, occupation, the severity of AEFIs, and the time intervals of reporting.

RESULTS

Of 819 vaccinees who reported AEFIs through IEDCR hotlines, 555 (67.8%) were male and their median age was 41 years (IQR 32-51 years). Of them, 494 (89%) reported AEFIs following the first dose of vaccination. Among females, 186 (70.5%) of 264 were housewives. Among males, 249 (44.9%) of 555 were service holders, 90 (16.2%) were businessmen, and 46 (8.3%) were students. About 638 (77.9%) of 819 vaccinees were from urban vaccination centers. Mild AEFIs, such as fever (508/819, 62%), injection-site pain (336/819, 41%), and headache (205/819, 25%), were reported through IEDCR hotlines. Although 534 (65.2%) of 819 vaccinees who reported AEFIs through IEDCR hotlines developed symptoms within 24 hours of vaccination, only 196 (23.9%) of 819 vaccinees reported them within 24 hours.

CONCLUSIONS

Middle-aged, male, and urban vaccinees who developed mild AEFIs commonly reported AEFIs through IEDCR hotlines. We recommended that AEFI data generated from different reporting systems, including hotline numbers, be incorporated together for an efficient COVID-19 vaccine safety surveillance system.
Імуноморфологічні особливості змін локального імунного гомеостазу слизової оболонки шлунка при хронічних НР-асоційованих гастритах у дітей після ерадикаційної терапії
Authors: Abaturov O.Ye. , Zavgorodnya N.Yu.
Published: January 2022

У статті наведені результати стандартного морфологічного, імуногістохімічного дослідження біоптатів слизової оболонки шлунка та визначення бета-дефензину-2 у дітей, хворих на хронічний НР-асоційований гастрит, з урахуванням CagA-статусу, до та після антихелікобактерної терапії, модифікованої холекальциферолом. Продемонстровано підвищення ефективності комплексного лікування завдяки протизапальному, імуномодулюючому, антипроліферативному ефектам холекальциферолу.
СТЕАТОЗ І СТЕАТОГЕПАТИТ — ТРИГЕРИ ПЕЧІНКОВОГО ФІБРОГЕНЕЗУ?
Authors: Stepanov Yu.M. , Filippova О.Yu.
Published: January 2022

У статті відображено сучасні погляди на процеси фіброгенезу у пацієнтів із жировою хворобою печінки. Показано, що стеатоз та стеатогепатит є основними тригерами процесу фіброгенезу. Описано сучасні механізми формування фіброзу печінки. Обговорюються питання оборотності фіброзу при хворобах печінки, зокрема при жировій хворобі печінки. Подані основні напрями антифібротичної терапії. Призначення есенційних фосфоліпідів у пацієнтів із стеатозом печінки та стеатогепатитом з явищами фіброзу є доцільним із позиції доказової медицини. До нової генерації гепатопротекторів належить препарат Енерлів®, до складу якого входять знежирені соєві фосфоліпіди з максимальним ступенем очищення, а концентрація фосфатидилхоліну становить у середньому 76 % — показник, недосяжний для більшості препаратів есенційних фосфоліпідів, наявних на вітчизняному фармацевтичному ринку. Дифузні хвороби печінки містять пов’язані з мембраною дефекти і можуть перебігати з розвитком фіброзу, тому призначення фосфоліпідів у складі препарату Енерлів® може розглядатися як базова терапія при жировій хворобі печінки.
ЛІКУВАННЯ АНЕМІЇ У ХВОРИХ НА ХРОНІЧНІ ЗАПАЛЬНІ ЗАХВОРЮВАННЯ КИШЕЧНИКА
Authors: Boyko T.I. , Sorochan O.V. , Stoykevich M.V. , Mosalova N.M. , Tolstikova T.N.
Published: January 2022

Одним із частих системних проявів хронічних запальних захворювань кишечника є анемічний синдром, що значно погіршує якість життя хворих, асоціюється з тяжкістю перебігу хвороби та резистентністю до лікування. Анемія у хворих на хронічні запальні захворювання кишечника має мультифакторну природу та пов’язана з втратою крові внаслідок кишкових кровотеч, недостатнім надходженням та абсорбцією нутрієнтів, а також з основним запальним процесом. Найчастіше спостерігається поєднання залізодефіцитної анемії та анемії хронічного захворювання. Стаття присвячена лікуванню анемічного синдрому у хворих на хронічні запальні захворювання кишечника залежно від типу анемії та рівня гепсидину-25 у сироватці крові.
Особливості стану капілярної мережі слизової оболонки шлунка у хворих з портальною гіпертензією
Authors: Gaidar Yu.A. , Oshmyanska N.Yu. , Simonova O.V.
Published: January 2022

Метою роботи було дослідження процесу ангіогенезу у слизовій оболонці шлунка при розвитку портальної гіпертензії в 73 хворих на хронічні дифузні захворювання печінки. Збільшення середнього діаметра капілярів є найбільш помітним в антральному відділі шлунка хворих із хронічним криптогенним цирозом: ця цифра майже у два рази більша, ніж у хворих із цирозом іншої етіології. Найбільш вірогідна частота виявлення значної дилатації капілярної сітки спостерігалася в антральному відділі хворих на цироз печінки, асоційований із вірусом С, що обумовлює найбільший ризик хронічної крововтрати у хворих цієї клінічної групи. У середньому ознаки дилатації в антральному відділі менш виражені, ніж у фундальному, але у хворих на первинний біліарний цироз ця різниця майже непомітна, а ознаки проліферації вірогідно частіше зустрічалися в антральному відділі, ніж у фундальному.
Динамика внешнесекреторной функции поджелудочной железы у больных хроническим панкреатитом в сочетании с хроническим бронхитом под влиянием терапии препаратом магния
Authors: Gubergrits N.B. , Yaroshenko L.A.
Published: January 2022

Обследовано 64 больных хроническим панкреатитом в сочетании с хроническим бронхитом. По результатам фекального эластазного теста показано, что включение препарата магния в комплексную терапию способствует улучшению внешнесекреторной функции поджелудочной железы.
Болезни поджелудочной железы как одна из ведущих проблем гастроэнтерологии и абдоминальной хирургии (современная эпидемиология)
Authors: Stepanov Yu.M. , Gravіrovskaya N.G. , Skirda І.Yu. , Petіshko O.P.
Published: January 2022

Проведен анализ данных Центра медицинской статистики МЗ Украины за 8 лет (2006–2013 гг.). Анализировались показатели распространенности, заболеваемости и наглядности по болезням ПЖ среди взрослого населения на 100 тыс. человек по Украине в целом, а также в 25 областях и городах Севастополе и Киеве. Проведено исследование показателей госпитализации, в т.ч. поздней, хирургической активности и летальности при остром и хроническом панкреатите. Установлено, что за 2006–2013 гг. показатель распространенности болезней ПЖ на 100 тыс. взрослого населения повысился в стране на 56,8 %; темп прироста заболеваемости был ниже в 2,5 раза и составил 23,1 %. Выявлены наиболее неблагополучные по болезням ПЖ регионы страны. Показатели госпитализации выросли на 11,6 % при ОП и на 30,2 % при хроническом течении болезни. Показатель поздней госпитализации составил 37–40 %, с чем неразрывно связана послеоперационная летальность, уровень которой при ОП за последние 8 лет составил 14,0–10,8 %, при ХП этот показатель постепенно увеличивался и в 2013 г. находился на уровне 7,8 %, что значительно выше мировых значений.
Особливості лікувального харчування хворих на артеріальну гіпертензію
Authors: Reshetilov Yu.I , Bogoslav T.V. , Kuznetsova L.Р.
Published: January 2022

Незважаючи на розробку превентивних і лікувальних заходів, стандартів ведення хворих, артеріальна гіпертензія залишається одним із найбільш поширених хронічних захворювань людини. За даними офіційної статистики Міністерства охорони здоров’я України на 1 січня 2011 року, 32,2 % дорослого населення країни страждають на артеріальну гіпертензію. За даними Всесвітньої організації охорони здоров’я, профілактика, спрямована на зміну способу життя, є універсальною «вакциною» проти артеріальної гіпертензії, а застосування немедикаментозних заходів сприяє зменшенню її нових випадків на 50 %. У статті викладені основні дієтологічні рекомендації для хворих на артеріальну гіпертензію, їх обґрунтованість з урахуванням патогенетичних аспектів формування артеріальної гіпертензії і розвитку атеросклеротичних змін з метою підвищення якості медикаментозного лікування, профілактики кардіоваскулярних ускладнень.
Клінічний перебіг і морфологічні особливості хронічного гастриту в пацієнтів із найбільш поширеною гастроентерологічною патологією
Authors: Svintsytskyi A.S. , Soloviova H.A. , Kuryk O.H. , Dolhaia N.Ye. , Korendovych I.V.
Published: January 2022

Стаття присвячена особливостям клінічного перебігу та морфологічного стану слизової оболонки шлунка в пацієнтів із найбільш поширеною гастроентерологічною патологією, а саме: захворюваннями жовчного міхура та жовчовивідних шляхів, неалкогольною жировою хворобою печінки, функціональною диспепсією та виразковою хворобою дванадцятипалої кишки. Встановлено, що біль в епігастрії частіше турбує пацієнтів із захворюваннями жовчного міхура, жовчовивідних шляхів і функціональною диспепсією; біль у правому та лівому підребер’ї частіше відмічався в пацієнтів із неалкогольним стеатогепатитом. Наявність запалення та активності антрального гастриту вірогідно частіше зустрічається в пацієнтів із виразковою хворобою дванадцятипалої кишки. Атрофічні, метапластичні та диспластичні зміни слизової оболонки тіла шлунка були найбільш вираженими в пацієнтів із неалкогольною жировою хворобою печінки.
Особливості застосування урсодезоксихолевої кислоти при широкому спектрі патології гепатобіліарного тракту та інших органів та систем
Authors: Stepanov Yu.M. , Kosynska S.V.
Published: January 2022

У статті викладено обґрунтування та особливості застосування урсодезоксихолевої кислоти (УДХК) при широкому спектрі гепатобіліарної та позапечінкової патології. Наведено літературні дані та власні спостереження ефективності УДХК при багатьох захворюваннях. Окреслені перспективи застосування УДХК
Construct Validity of the Knowledge and Skills in a Geography STEM Education Instrument among Prospective Teachers: Confirmatory Factor Analysis
Authors: Hanifah Mahat , Najib Sumayyah Aimi Mohd , Norkhaidi Saiyidatina Balkhis , Baharuddin Nurul Hidayah
Published: January 2022

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects refer to school education policies and curriculum options to increase competitiveness in science and technology for students. Geography connects STEM disciplines with the application of geographical technology and tools, which can better understand cross-disciplinary phenomena to address critical problems. This study was carried out to validate the construct of the knowledge and skills in a geography STEM education instrument among prospective teachers in Malaysia. The respondents consisted of 400 students of semesters one to eight from the Bachelor of Education in Geography program, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Perak, Malaysia, who were selected using a simple random sampling technique. The constructs studied were the knowledge and skills in geography STEM education. The data were analyzed descriptively and inferentially using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) for item component grouping. The analysis results showed that the reliability value of Cronbach's alpha was at a high classification, which exceeded 0.70. The result of the EFA showed two components generated from the knowledge construct: STEM Knowledge and Applied Knowledge, and one component from the skill construct known as STEM Skill. Regarding the measurement model, CFA results showed that the solution was suitable and acceptable based on the suggested indicators. Therefore, the 25-item measurement model developed is suitable to measure the knowledge and skills in geography STEM education among prospective teachers in Malaysia.
Oceanic Effect on Precipitation Development in the Maritime Continent during Anomalously-Wet Dry Seasons in Java
Authors: Yulihastin Erma , P Muhammad F , Suaydhi Suaydhi , Sofiati Iis
Published: January 2022

Anomalous rainfall during the dry season over the tropical region is determined by sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies driven by remote forcing. Anomalous precipitation during the dry season in Java (the so-called "anomalously-wet dry season”) has increased the number of hydrometeorological disasters, with notable events occurring in 2010, 2013, and 2016. Here we analyze anomalously-wet dry seasons in Java from 2000 to 2019 using variables such as precipitation, wind, temperature, outgoing longwave radiation, and SST obtained from the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission and ERA5 European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) reanalysis. This study focuses on anomalously-wet dry seasons in Java during the absence periods of negative phase for the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and/or Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) by identification the main caused. The results show that the contribution of local seas is more significant (37%) in developing anomalously-wet dry seasons than La Niña (33%), the IOD and La Niña combined (17%), and the IOD alone (13%). Local Indonesian seas play a significant role in causing extreme precipitation and spread over the Maritime Continent. We also find that SSTs in the southern Java Sea are sensitive to a negative IOD, but not to La Niña.
Rainfall variability analysis using Precipitation Concentration Index: a case study of the western agro-climatic zone of Punjab, India
Authors: Rawat Kishan Singh , Pal Raj Kumar , Singh Sudhir Kumar
Published: January 2022

Due to climate change, the rainfall pattern has changed, which ultimately either cause flood or drought in any region of the world. Hence, a rainfall variability analysis helps to manage the water resources better. Rainfall variability analysis of a long term at particular area reveals vital information about past and future climate. The study's objective was to analyse the rainfall variability and intensity of long term monthly rainfall data (1982–2018) using the Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI). Data was collected from Punjab Agricultural University, Regional Research Station, located at Bathinda, India. The PCI was calculated for the annual, winter, pre-monsoon, monsoon, post-monsoon season, and decadal scale. Results have outlined that PCIAnnual ranges from the lowest of 14.96 in 2006 to the highest of 43.82 in 2000, and the average of 37 years is 23.22. About ≈59.5% of the year PCIAnnual was characterised by Strong Irregularity of Precipitation Distribution (SIPD, PCIAnnual> 20), an indication of SIPD within the 37 years. While ≈2.7% of the year recorded annual value within the moderate irregular range (10<PCIAnuual<15), which indicates an irregular rainfall distribution (MIPD) and concentration across the months. Similarly, the precipitation concentration in China was also found strongly irregular in the western and northern parts of the northwest and the northern region of the Tibetan Plateau. The study recommends that the Bathinda Development Authority (BDA) may use and adopt these results and redevelop the existing groundwater recharge structures (pond) and artificial recharge structures.
THE DYNAMIC OF POWER RELATIONS OVER BOMBANA'S GOLD MINING IN SOUTEAST SULAWESI INDONESIA
Authors: Amri Ulil
Published: January 2022

In mid-2008 a new gold mining site was discovered in bombana Regency
ISLAM SEBAGAI RAHMATAN LIL-‘ALAMIN
Authors: Maufur Maufur
Published: January 2022

Maraknya peristiwa terorisme dan kekerasanyang mengatasnamakan Islam tidakpelak menggelitik banyak orang untukmempertanyakan kembali adagium Islamsebagai agama rahmatan lil ‘alamin. BagaimanaIslam yang seharusnya menjadi penyemaiperdamaian bagi umat manusia di muka bumiternyata ditampilkan dengan wajah keras dangarang, bukan saja bagi non-Muslim tapi jugabagi sesama Muslim, melalui bahasa-bahasajihad, kafi r, bid’ah, sesat, dan lain sebagainya.Jika banyak Muslim bertanya-tanya apagerangan yang salah dengan agama ini,lebih-lebih lagi Islam menuai citra negatif dikalangan non-Muslim, terutama mereka didunia Barat yang banyak mengenal Islamdari pemberitaan media. Banyaknya karyayang ditulis mengenai fenomena ini seolaholahberbanding lurus dengan semakinmaraknya kekerasan yang mengatasnamakanIslam. Salah satu penyebabnya barangkaliadalah karya-karya tersebut mengedepanka
PENGEMBANGAN 24 DESTINASI WISATA BAHARI KABUPATEN ENDE
Authors: Gadi Djou Josef Alfonsius
Published: January 2022

There are 24 marine tourism destinations in Ende District that have not been managed well enough. To improve tourism development, some management strategies should be taken by stakeholders. First, the government should make some policies that give opportunities and easy access to stakeholders. Scond, the government should make a development planning for the potential destinations. Third, they should make plans that would give information about the most potential destination. Fourth, the government and marine communities should prepare human resource in management. At last, the government should promote those marine tourism destinations continuosly.