bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
To Be Powerful Without the Means of Power
Authors: Bottiroli Silvia , Piazza Livia Andrea
Published: April 2022

This article inquires into the tension between power as restriction and power as empowerment, as investigated by means of performance in two works: aCORdo by Alice Ripoll and Azdora by Markus Öhrn. These works, which offer a glimpse of the possible shifts from ‘power over’ to ‘power to,’ are put into dialogue with feminist thinkers Luisa Muraro and Rosi Braidotti. Their concepts of authority as a way ‘to be powerful without the means of power’ and of potentia as ‘the capability of enduring and resisting’ are oriented to think power as oriented to the construction of possibilities and relationships. The two performances give to these concepts a body marked by a specific identity: the poor man of colour and the industrious housewife. Yet, rather than setting at the centre the bodies themselves, the works complexify the relationships around them. Through the theatre device, they flip around a set of relations between fixed identities and open them up to often unnoticed ways of performing power and authority, embed their transformation process in a radical relationality, and set the conditions for the experience of an affirmative potentia.
Exploring the socioeconomic determinants of water security in developing regions
Authors: Nkiaka Elias
Published: April 2022

The objectives of this study are two fold: first, to develop a composite water security metric to assess water security at a national scale, and second, to explore the determinants of water security at the same scale in three developing regions – Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The water security index (WSI) was developed using three biophysical (water availability, climate risk and ecosystem vitality) and two socioeconomic (water accessibility and integrated water resources management) variables. Five independent variables (governance, gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, percentage of urban population, official development assistance for water and sanitation services (ODA-WSS) and female primary school completion rate) were used to explore the determinants of water security. Results show that >90% of countries in Africa and the Asia-Pacific regions are water-insecure, whereas most countries in LAC are water-secure except Haiti, Guatemala and Nicaragua. Statistical analyses show that GDP per capita, female primary school completion rate and governance are the key determinants of water security. This study provides empirical evidence on the link between female primary school completion rate and water security. Results further show a strong correlation between water security and ODA-WSS in the region with a higher ODA-WSS per capita than in regions with a low ODA-WSS per capita. This suggests that increasing ODA-WSS per capita may enhance water security in developing regions.
Comparative Study on Synthesis and Biological, Pharmaceutical Applications of Aromatic Substituted Chalcones
Authors: Borge Vikas V. , Patil Raju M.
Published: April 2022

Chalcones(1, 3, diaryl-2-propen-1-ones) are prominent compounds and therefore, various procedures have been worked out for their synthesis. This review highlights the synthesis and pharmacological properties of chalcone derivatives. Chalcones are flavonoids that have been studied extensively for their medicinal and biological properties. These chalcone derivatives have shown important antimalarial, anticancer, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antituberculosis, anticonvulsant, antileishmanial, and anti-HIV properties. The new structural classes of compounds may prove to be lead molecules and good candidates for future investigations.
Does Maternal High-dose Vitamin D Supplementation During Pregnancy
Increase Linear Growth Among Infants at One Year? - A Systematic
Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Halima Oumma , Islam Saiful , Nowar Abira , Rahman Tanjina
Published: April 2022

Background:

In pregnancy, maternal vitamin D deficiency has been associated with
adverse birth outcomes worldwide and has become a major public health concern. However, the
linkage between maternal prenatal vitamin D status and post-natal linear growth, particularly in
infancy, is inconclusive and ambiguous.

Objective:

This study aims to systematically identify, appraise, and synthesize available evidence
regarding the effect of maternal vitamin D supplementation on infants’ linear growth at one year.

Methods:

A systematic electronic search of Medline and Embase databases was undertaken from
the OVID platform. The risk of bias in the selected studies was assessed using the risk of bias
(RoB) tool introduced and recommended by the Cochrane Collaboration.

Results:

A quantitative synthesis (meta-analysis) was determined using RevMan. After screening,
only two studies fulfilled the eligibility criteria, comprising a total of 93 infants: (296 from
mothers receiving vitamin D and 297 from mothers receiving placebo). One RCT found a 0.8 cm
gain in length whereas the second RCT found infants to be 0.23 cm shorter compared to their
placebo counterparts. A meta-analysis also could not detect a significant difference in length.
However, the pooled result favored infants (0.19 cm taller) born to mothers receiving prenatal
vitamin D.

Conclusion:

The quality of overall evidence for the outcome ‘infant length at 1 year’-as
assessed using the GRADE approach was low. Maternal high-dose vitamin D supplementation
during pregnancy increases linear growth in infants at 12 months of age, but, this increase is very
small and not statistically significant.
Graphene-based Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Sensing of Hydrazine: A Short Review
Authors: Singh Manorama , Bhardiya Smita R. , Rai Ankita , Rai Vijai K.
Published: April 2022

Background:

Hydrazine is a well-known hepatotoxic, mutagen, and carcinogen. It adversely affects not only the liver, DNA, and kidney but the central nervous system also. As per the record of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the United States, the optimum concentration of it has been permitted in sewage and industrial and agricultural effluents is 0.1 ppm. Therefore, monitoring hydrazine concentration is essential at the trace level. This review focuses on the preparation, characterization, and application of graphene-based nanomaterials for the development of electrochemical sensors for hydrazine sensing.

Methods:

Several literature reports over the last decade, i.e., 2010 to 2021, have been tried to summarize the development of different electrochemical sensors using graphene-based nanomaterials for the detection of hydrazine in water and other environmental samples. The performance of several reported modified electrodes has been reviewed in terms of limit of detection, linear range, selectivity, etc.

Results:

Graphene-based nanomaterials/nanocomposites offer a new path toward the development of high-performance electrochemical sensors due to their greater active surface area and good electron transference property. Furthermore, these nanostructures have defects in edges, and they can be expected to show more reactivity towards chemical species compared to pristine graphene. However, these novel graphene nanostructures have been scantily explored in the development of electrochemical sensors.

Conclusion:

The review presents that graphene-based nanomaterials offer excellent electrocatalytic and electrochemical behavior toward hydrazine detection. The performance of fabricated electrochemical sensors has been compared in terms of linear range, limit of detection, stability, and sensitivity. Still, no commercialized electrochemical sensor is available and there is enough scope to synthesize an efficient graphene-based nanomaterial to develop a portable and on-site electrochemical sensor for hydrazine detection.
Sustainable and Renewable Nano-biocomposites for Sensors and Actuators: A Review on Preparation and Performance
Authors: Ramesh Manickam , Rajeshkumar Lakshminarasimhan , Balaji Devarajan , Bhuvaneswari Venkateswaran
Published: April 2022

BACKGROUND:

Nano-materials derived from sustainable and biodegradable polymers, are the most attractive materials among the researchers. Polymeric nano-biocomposites (PNBCs) are a specific class of materials derived by combining nanosized fillers with polymer materials and the most commonly used nano-fillers were hydroxyapatite, organic or inorganic metal nanoparticles, clays and so on.

METHODS:

Many of the recent researches rendered its focus towards the utilization of biopolymer based hydrogel materials for the fabrication of analyte sensors and electrode modifiers owing to their high permeability nature and faster, mobilization of electrons. Such biopolymer hydrogelutilize newer printing methods in electrode prototyping, which renders portable, flexible, and advanced bioelectronics sensor with high performance characteristics. Few researchers have also stated the use of polyaniline reinforced biocomposites for the fabrication of electro-chemical sensors and actuators because of their advantageous properties, which makes them a potential material choice for electronics applications.

RESULTS:

Nano-particles of polyaniline were proved to improve the detection limit and sensitivity of the sensor even when used for recognizing a single molecules. Bionanocomposites possess excellent thermo-mechanical properties in the designed nanocomposite, even at low nanoparticle concentrations. In fact, these materials have high hardness and stability, giving rise to excellent mechanical characteristics. Furthermore, the incorporation of nanoparticles into a biopolymeric matrix enhanced its electrical conductivity, barrier properties, and consistency. Also, the powerful interaction between biopolymers and functional groups of nanoparticles increased the strength of bio-nanocomposites.

CONCLUSION:

Nanobiocomposites based biosensors were found to possess high specificity, sensitivity, and wider target spectrum. Current review deals with the use of sustainable and renewable biocomposites for the preparation of biosensors and actuators, their properties like sensitivity, limit of detection, advantages over the synthetic material and environmental hazards.
WITHDRAWN: Recent Advances and Perceptions in the Electrochemical
Sensing of Plant Protecting Agrochemical Organic Pollutants
Authors: Kumar K. Girish , Chandran Amoolya , Pallam Goldamol S , S Swathy
Published: April 2022

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Biological Activities of Peppermint (Mentha Piperta L.) Oil
Authors: Yusuf Zekeria , Assefa Berhanu , Desta Mulugeta , Mengistu Sewnet , Teneshu Jemal , Seyida Sultan , Dugasa Desta
Published: April 2022

Background:

Mentha piperta L. var peppermint oil is one of the most important essential
oil products in the world due to its application in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries.
Objective: The present study aimed to examine the biological activities, including antioxidant and
antimicrobial potentials of oil extracted from peppermint leaves using a solvent extraction method.

Methods:

The oil extraction was done in the Soxhlet apparatus using hexane as a solvent. The
antimicrobial experiment was conducted as three factor experiment involving one source extract,
hexane as a solvent, and four test pathogens completely randomized in three replications.

Results:

The results of physicochemical properties of peppermint oil indicated that oil yield (41.15%),
specific gravity (0.90), acid value (1.54mg/g), free fatty acid (0.78%), and peroxide value (3.70). The
antioxidant activities were assessed based on ascorbic acid content, DPPH, and hydrogen peroxide
free radical scavenging activities. The M. piperita leaf oil was recorded with ascorbic acid content
(45.56%), 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl DPPH (9.50%) and hydrogen peroxide free radical
scavenging activity (78.30%). The mean zone of inhibition against bacterial pathogens ranged from
11.80±0.42 mm to 16.75±0.35mm, while 14.65±0.50to 16.75±0.28mm against fungal pathogens. The
oil extract exhibited the strongest bactericidal activity with MIC (0.03μl/ml) and the corresponding
MBC (0.06 μl/ml) against S. aureus for antifungal activity. C albicans was the most susceptible to
MIC (0.12μl/ml) and MFC (0.25μl/ml).

Conclusion:

The result of this study was that the physicochemical properties and antioxidant
activities of peppermint oil extract demonstrated the quality and stability of the oil extract.
THE ROLES OF CADRE AS A SUPPORT GROUP FOR PEOPLE WHO LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS
Authors:   Clinical Nursing Program, Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Kristianingrum Niko Dima , Kartika Annisa Wuri , Hayati Yati Sri ,   Undergraduated Nursing Program, Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Kumboyono Kumboyono ,   Clinical Nursing Program, Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Puspitarini Nurul Aisyah ,   Postgraduated Nursing program, Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Brawijaya
Published: April 2022

The people living with HIV (PLWH) are vulnerable population with several health problems and stigma from the community. People living with HIV need social support from the people around them, include community health worker as support groups. The purpose of this activity was to increase the knowledge and attitude of cadre as support group in providing support to PLWH. This program consists of health education and training as support group for PLWH. The target of the activity was 20 community health workers in Turen district, Malang Regency. The activity was held on October 16, 2021. Participants were given a knowledge and attitude questionnaire before and after the activity. The results of the paired t test about community health worker knowledge obtained a value of 0.000 (<p value 0.05) so it means there was a significant difference between the average level of pre-test and post-test cadre knowledge. The results of the paired t test about community health worker attitudes obtained a value of 0.000 (<p value 0.05) so it menas that there is a significant difference between the average of pre-test and post-test community health worker attitudes. It can be concluded that support group training can improve the knowledge and attitudes of community health worker as support group for PLWH.
INCREASING PARENT PARTICIPATION IN EARLY DETECTION AND DEVELOPMENT STIMULATION IN CHILDREN AGED 12-36 MONTHS
Authors:   Clinical Nursing Program, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Brawijaya, Amaliya Sholihatul
Published: April 2022

Good quality children are closely related to optimal growth and development, especially in the three first years of life (toddler). The Covid-19 pandemic condition affects the level of parental visits to health facilities, thereby reducing the frequency of monitoring of child development by health workers. This condition increases the risk of delaying the discovery of a child's developmental disorder. The porpose of our community service activity is carried out to increase parental participation in screening and stimulating child development independently. The activity was carried out at the Delima Posyandu (Pos Pelayanan Terpadu) in the Puskesmas Gribig, area of Malang City in October 2021. The children involved in this activity were 12-36 months old, accompanied by parents or primary caregivers, and in healthy condition. Children suffering from acute illnesses such as fever, cough, diarrhea were not included in this activity. The activities consist of screening children's development with the Developmental Pre-Screening Questionnaire (KPSP) instrument and providing education with booklet media to parents on how to screen and stimulate development independently. Education was conducted on 24 parents individually and the results of developmental examinations showed that the majority of children had normal development or appropriate with their age, but more than a third of children had a doubt and delayed development. These results need to be a concern for health workers and “kader” to monitor the development of children in the area, especially those who have been detected had a doubt and delayed development.
FAMILIA CACTACEAE I
Authors:   Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Arias Salvador , Aquino David
Published: April 2022

Se estima que la familia tiene entre 120 y 130 géneros y entre 1450 y 1870 especies, ampliamente distribuidas en América, con mayor diversidad en regiones áridas, semiáridas y cálido-secas, pero también se encuentran en comarcas templadas y tropicales. Algunos de sus representantes se cultivan como alimento (Opuntia, Selenicereus, Stenocereus) y varios más como ornamentales. Se registran 60 géneros y 670 especies en México (77% endémicas) y en la zona de estudio se reconocen 28 géneros distribuidos en dos subfamilias.
Substantiation of location image classification model using projective template matching and convolutional neural network
Authors:   Digital Transformation, Agricultural Cooperative University, Goyang City, South Korea, Jang Jin-Wook , Lee Dong-Wook ,   Intelligence Mobile Systems, Jacobs University Bremen, Bremen, Germany
Published: April 2022

This study first attempts to observe the action of the CNN and then compares it to test Projective Template Matching and Object Detection as new approaches. In the final model selection, the accuracy of the prediction model and the computational processing time was mainly compared. At last, the combination of the Object Detection model and CNN was selected as a final location classification model with a prediction accuracy of 61%. This final model shows the optimal prediction result by first attempting to detect the common feature regions of the location image and then analyzing the overall feature characteristic. The fact is that CNN is good for training image data with common overall features for classification. This being so, we expect that training several fundamental ROIs can more efficiently train the CNN model than training the pure location images.
English language textbooks for improving the cultural competence of EFL learners in Korea
Authors:   English Department, Namseoul University, Cheonan, South Korea, Chang Bok-Myung
Published: April 2022

The aim of this study is to understand how English textbooks in Korea reflect English education policies for improving Korean EFL learners’ cultural competence. In order to achieve the purpose of this study, this research adopted the method of analyzing English textbooks because English textbook is an important tool that most specifically reflects the English education policy of a country. This study analyzed 15 English textbooks currently used in S. Korea. This research analyzed nouns/pronouns related to a culture presented in the reading passages and cultural sections included in each lesson, and investigated cultural diversity and national identity included in English language textbooks. As a result, this study could find that South Korea included cultural diversity through English language textbooks so that Korean EFL learners can cultivate cultural competence and promote their cultural pride in western culture in order to realize the goal of strengthening global capabilities.
Влияние добавок графена на динамическую прочность и разрушение оксида алюминия при ударном нагружении
Authors: Савенков Г.Г. , Константинов А.Ю. , Кузнецов А.В. , Пахомов М.А. , Столяров В.В.
Published: April 2022

The results of dynamic testing of aluminum oxide samples with different graphene content are presented. The tests were carried out using a split Hopkinson rod according to the "Brazilian test" method at an impact speed of 10 m/s. The optimal value of the graphene content was obtained. The strength characteristics of the aluminum oxide nanocomposite with graphene reach a maximum at this value.
Твердотельный разрядник для систем формирования импульса тока в низкоимпедансных нагрузках индуктивных накопителей электромагнитной энергии
Authors: Базанов А.А. , Шайдуллин В.Ш. , Ерофеев А.Н.
Published: April 2022

The paper considers the use of a solid discharger with a cathode localized enhancement of electric field working together with an opening switch of an inductive storage to form a quick-rising current pulse in a low-impedance load. The physical factors bringing to an increase in pulse sharpening efficiency are specified. The discharger geometry variant is proposed. The technique for a determination of its parameters depending on the experimental requirements and conditions is described. The paper presents the results of the experiments on a stationary facility demonstrating a possibility to generate the current pulses with a rise front ~ 100 ns in the inductive loads ~ 10 nH. The obtained results allow giving a recommendation to use this type of dischargers to form multi-megaampere current pulses with submicrosecond rise front (up to ~ 100 ns) for the inductive energy storages and, in particular, for the explosive magnetic (magnetocumulative) generators., in the circuits with low-impedance loads.
The Use of Yoga in Clinical Practice: A Descriptive Study
Authors:   Clemson University, 145 Sirrine Hall, Clemson, SC, USA, Adams Em V. , Crowe Brandi M. ,   Clemson University, 105 Sirrine Hall, Clemson, SC, USA, Vanadore Jasmine ,   Clemson University, 433 Sirrine Hall, Clemson, SC, USA, Puymbroeck Marieke Van ,   Clemson University, E-106 Martin Hall, Clemson, SC, USA, Schmid Arlene A. ,   Colorado State University, 200 Occupational Therapy Building, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this descriptive survey was to explore how, and for what purpose, health care practitioners use yoga in clinical practice. A survey was administered to professionals who identified as healthcare practitioners who used yoga in their practice. There were 205 completed responses from a combination of healthcare practitioners including occupational therapists, physical therapists, yoga therapists, recreational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and mental health counselors. Practitioners worked in outpatient, community, and acute rehab settings. Open-ended survey questions were analyzed using directed content analysis. Themes included how to discuss and document yoga, selecting yoga based on patient preference and clinical judgment, and finally, practitioners’ recommendations for implementing yoga into practice. Implications of the study are further discussed.
Conditions for the Successful Integration of an eHealth Tool "StopBlues" Into Community-Based Interventions in France: Results From a Multiple Correspondence Analysis
Authors: Turmaine Kathleen , Dumas Agnès , Chevreul Karine ,   PRINTEMPS Consortium
Published: April 2022

Background

For over a decade, digital health has held promise for enabling broader access to health information, education, and services for the general population at a lower cost. However, recent studies have shown mixed results leading to a certain disappointment regarding the benefits of eHealth technologies. In this context, community-based health promotion represents an interesting and efficient conceptual framework that could help increase the adoption of digital health solutions and facilitate their evaluation.

Objective

To understand how the local implementation of the promotion of an eHealth tool, StopBlues (SB), aimed at preventing psychological distress and suicide, varied according to local contexts and if the implementation was related to the use of the tool.

Methods

The study was nested within a cluster-randomized controlled trial that was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the promotion, with before and after observation (NCT03565562). Data from questionnaires, observations, and institutional sources were collected in 27 localities where SB was implemented. A multiple correspondence analysis was performed to assess the relations between context, type of implementation and promotion, and use of the tool.

Results

Three distinct promotion patterns emerged according to the profiles of the localities that were associated with specific SB utilization rates. From highest to lowest utilization rates, they are listed as follows: the privileged urban localities, investing in health that implemented a high-intensity and digital promotion, demonstrating a greater capacity to take ownership of the project; the urban, but less privileged localities that, in spite of having relatively little experience in health policy implementation, managed to implement a traditional and high-intensity promotion; and the rural localities, with little experience in addressing health issues, that implemented low-intensity promotion but could not overcome the challenges associated with their local context.

Conclusions

These findings indicate the substantial influence of local context on the reception of digital tools. The urban and socioeconomic status profiles of the localities, along with their investment and pre-existing experience in health, appear to be critical for shaping the promotion and implementation of eHealth tools in terms of intensity and use of digital communication. The more digital channels used, the higher the utilization rates, ultimately leading to the overall success of the intervention.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

RR2-10.1186/s13063-020-04464-2
Development and Application of a Metaverse-Based Social Skills Training Program for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder to Improve Social Interaction: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Lee JooHyun , Lee Tae Seon , Lee SeungWoo , Jang JiHye , Yoo SuYoung , Choi YeJin , Park Yu Rang
Published: April 2022

Background

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by abnormalities in social communication and limited and repetitive behavioral patterns. Children with ASD who lack social communication skills will eventually not interact with others and will lack peer relationships when compared to ordinary people. Thus, it is necessary to develop a program to improve social communication abilities using digital technology in people with ASD.

Objective

We intend to develop and apply a metaverse-based child social skills training program aimed at improving the social interaction abilities of children with ASD aged 7-12 years. We plan to compare and analyze the biometric information collected through wearable devices when applying the metaverse-based social skills training program to evaluate emotional changes in children with ASD in stressful situations.

Methods

This parallel randomized controlled study will be conducted on children aged 7-12 years diagnosed with ASD. A metaverse-based social skills training program using digital technology will be administered to children who voluntarily wish to participate in the research with consent from their legal guardians. The treatment group will participate in the metaverse-based social skills training program developed by this research team once a week for 60 minutes per session for 4 weeks. The control group will not intervene during the experiment. The treatment group will use wearable devices during the experiment to collect real-time biometric information.

Results

The study is expected to recruit and enroll participants in March 2022. After registering the participants, the study will be conducted from March 2022 to May 2022. This research will be jointly conducted by Yonsei University and Dobrain Co Ltd. Children participating in the program will use the internet-based platform.

Conclusions

The metaverse-based Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) will be effective in improving the social skills of children with ASD, similar to the offline PEERS program. The metaverse-based PEERS program offers excellent accessibility and is inexpensive because it can be administered at home; thus, it is expected to be effective in many children with ASD. If a method can be applied to detect children's emotional changes early using biometric information collected through wearable devices, then emotional changes such as anxiety and anger can be alleviated in advance, thus reducing issues in children with ASD.

Trial Registration

Clinical Research Information Service KCT0006859; https://tinyurl.com/4r3k7cmj

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

PRR1-10.2196/35960
Natural Language Processing Methods and Bipolar Disorder: Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Harvey Daisy , Lobban Fiona , Rayson Paul , Warner Aaron , Jones Steven
Published: April 2022

BACKGROUND

Health researchers are increasingly using natural language processing (NLP) to study various mental health conditions using both social media and electronic health records (EHRs). There is currently no published synthesis that relates specifically to the use of NLP methods for bipolar disorder, and this scoping review was conducted to synthesize valuable insights that have been presented in the literature.

OBJECTIVE

This scoping review explored how NLP methods have been used in research to better understand bipolar disorder and identify opportunities for further use of these methods.

METHODS

A systematic, computerized search of index and free-text terms related to bipolar disorder and NLP was conducted using 5 databases and 1 anthology: MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Academic Search Ultimate, Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection, and the ACL Anthology.

RESULTS

Of 507 identified studies, a total of 35 (6.9%) studies met the inclusion criteria. A narrative synthesis was used to describe the data, and the studies were grouped into four objectives: prediction and classification (n=25), characterization of the language of bipolar disorder (n=13), use of EHRs to measure health outcomes (n=3), and use of EHRs for phenotyping (n=2). Ethical considerations were reported in 60% (21/35) of the studies.

CONCLUSIONS

The current literature demonstrates how language analysis can be used to assist in and improve the provision of care for people living with bipolar disorder. Individuals with bipolar disorder and the medical community could benefit from research that uses NLP to investigate risk-taking, web-based services, social and occupational functioning, and the representation of gender in bipolar disorder populations on the web. Future research that implements NLP methods to study bipolar disorder should be governed by ethical principles, and any decisions regarding the collection and sharing of data sets should ultimately be made on a case-by-case basis, considering the risk to the data participants and whether their privacy can be ensured.
Clinical Targets and Attitudes towards Implementing Digital Health Tools for Remote Measurement in Treatment for Depression: A Qualitative Study (Preprint)
Authors: de Angel Valeria , Lewis Serena , White Katie , Matcham Faith , Hotopf Matthew
Published: April 2022

BACKGROUND

Remote measurement technologies (RMTs) such as smartphones and wearable devices could improve treatment outcomes for depression through enhanced illness characterisation and monitoring. However, little is known about which digital outcomes are clinically meaningful to patients and clinicians. Moreover, if these technologies are to be successfully implemented within treatment, stakeholders’ views on barriers to, and facilitators of, their implementation in treatment need to be considered.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to (1) identify clinically meaningful targets for digital health research in depression, and (2) explore attitudes towards their implementation in psychological services.

METHODS

A grounded theory approach was employed on qualitative data from three focus groups on patients with a current diagnosis of depression and clinicians with over 6 months' experience delivering psychotherapy (n = 22).

RESULTS

Emerging themes on clinical targets fell into two main categories: ‘promoters’ and ‘markers’ of change. The former are behaviours participants engage in to promote mental health; the latter are behaviors that signal a change in mood. These themes were further subdivided into external (changes in behaviours), or internal (changes in thoughts or feelings) and mapped with potential digital sensors. Six implementation acceptability themes emerged: (1) technology-related factors, (2) information and data management, (3) emotional support, (4) cognitive support, (5) increased self-awareness, and (6) clinical utility.

CONCLUSIONS

The ‘promoters’ vs ‘markers’ of change differentiation has implications for a causal model of digital phenotyping in depression, which this paper presents. Internal vs external subdivisions are helpful in determining which factors are more susceptible to being measured with active vs passive methods. The implications for implementation within psychotherapy are discussed with regards to treatment effectiveness, service provision, and patient and clinician experience.
The effects of probiotics in strengthening immunity against the COVID-19 infection
Authors: Yuliana .
Published: April 2022

A severe form of COVID-19 infection causes increasing in inflammatory cytokines, namely cytokine storm. Therefore, immunity of patients with COVID-19 should be strengthened in order against this infection. This paper aimed to evaluate the possible effects of probiotics in strengthening immunity patients with COVID-19. It is a narrative literature review papers based on PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar databases. The keywords were COVID-19 pandemic, immunity, probiotics. Inclusion criteria were review and research paper. Exclusion criteria were not peer-reviewed journals and unavailable full text. Probiotics are beneficial live microbes, and they are well known for their immune and nutritional properties. The potential roles of probiotics to increase the immune system against the COVID-19 infection need to be studied in further clinical research. Most of the research related to the roles of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are found in fermented food as probiotics. Many LAB are found in Indonesian fermented foods. Lactic acid bacteria roles are essential in the production of fermented foods. They also give some health benefits such as improving antioxidant activity, increasing antimicrobial agents production, and as probiotics.
Efficacy and safety of antidiabetics agents in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM): a literature review
Authors: Rommy  , Aldia Dwi Karinaningrum  , Berliana Luthfiananda  , Laduna Aniq  , Lydia Sherly Evelina  , Rifani Fauzi
Published: April 2022

One of the most common metabolic diseases during pregnancy period is gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). It is associated with several perinatal complications, especially in those who have risk factors such as obesity, polycystic ovary syndrome, and a family history of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Some research has shown that physical exercise and medical nutrition treatment can give beneficial effects to control glycemic and body weight for GDM affected women. Furthermore, pharmacological agents such as insulin and a specific oral antidiabetic can be prescribed safely during pregnancy to decrease maternal glucose blood. Therapy of GDM is needed to control blood for the wellness of the patient during and after the pregnancy. The main treatment therapy for GDM is lifestyle modification, which includes medical nutritional therapy and daily physical exercise. In the special case of disorder glucose level, drug therapy will be given to the patient. Insulin is the chosen drug because it is safe and does not cross the placenta. It is the gold standard pharmacological agent for GDM treatment. However, it still has some disadvantages such as the difficulties of how to use it, how many doses must be given, and the price that tends to be expensive. Consequently, the alternative drug may have to substitute it. Insulin can be substituted by metformin and glyburide (glibenclamide) in the form of oral antidiabetic. They are equal in terms of efficacy and safety compare to insulin as a treatment for GDM. Besides, they are also cheaper, and easy to use.
Effectiveness of nifedipine compared with other antihypertension on hypertension during pregnancy
Authors: Juwita Permata Sari  , Aisyah Nur Sapriati  , Cyndi Yulanda Putri  , Satya Prima Kustanto  , Umu Kholifah
Published: April 2022

Hypertension is the most common complication of pregnancy. It is a major cause of maternal, fetal, and neonatal morbidity and mortality. In this article, the effectiveness of nifedipine compared with other antihypertensives in pregnant women with hypertension was reviewed. The randomized control trial (RCT) of nifedipine and other antihypertension in pregnancy without complications published from 2016 to 2021 in Google Scholar, Cochrane and PubMed were gathered. It was reported that antihypertensives administration to pregnant women with hypertension was very meaningful both for the mother herself and for the fetus or baby. Furthermore, nifedipine has better effectiveness in lowering blood pressure compared to other antihypertensives such as IV labetalol, oral labetalol, IV hydralazine, methyldopa in the treatment of preeclampsia, severe preeclampsia, severe pre-eclampsia/eclampsia, chronic hypertension, hypertension emergency, and severe hypertension.
Species richness and abundance of leaf litter weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in oak forests under different disturbance regimes in central Mexico
Authors: Jones Robert W. , Bizuet-Flores Yolanda , Luna-Cozar Jesús
Published: April 2022

The objectives were to determine and compare species richness and abundance of weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) from leaf litter of oak forests from three isolated sierras with different disturbance regimes in the state of Querétaro, Mexico. A total of 1099 weevils were collected from 639 litter samples with total weevil densities averaging 1.72 + 1.31 individuals per 0.5 m2. Nineteen genera and 49 total species were recorded with an estimated richness of 69.23 (Chao 1). All weevil genera have been previously reported from cloud forests of southern Mexico, and most species (88%) represented undescribed taxa. Less than 25% of the species were shared among the three sites. The differences in species richness and abundance between plots with different disturbance regimes were most marked in the most diverse site, Pinal de Amoles, whereas richness at the other two sites were similar, although significant higher abundance was found in the forested site of San Joaquín. Results indicate that leaf litter weevil communities in oak forests of central Mexico are similar in taxonomic composition and diversity to cloud forests from southern Mexico and that even small, moderately disturbed fragments of these forests may be sufficient to maintain their populations.
Biogeographic units in the Chihuahuan Desert: Implications for regionalization and area nomenclature
Authors: Morrone Juan J. , Acosta Roxana , Fernández Jesús A.
Published: April 2022

There are several biogeographic regionalizations of the Chihuahuan Desert province, which differ in the criteria used, and the names and categories given to the different units recognized. We compared maps of these biogeographic regionalizations, detecting similarities and differences in the units recognized, and searched endemic taxa diagnosing them. Eight biotic units are recognized and named: Chihuahuan Desert province, Chihuahuan subprovince (Trans-Pecos and Mapimian districts), and Mexican Plateau subprovince (Saladan, Mexican Southern Arid district and Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley districts). These subprovinces and districts are hypothesized to represent natural biotic units, each harboring a particular assemblage of endemic taxa.
Parámetros poblacionales de una especie medicinal en riesgo, el caso de Amphipterygium adstringens
Authors: Ramos-Ordoñez María Felix , Santamaría-Estrada Laura Rocío , Gonzalez-Lopez Tania Gretchen , Isidra-Flores Katia , Contreras-González Ana María
Published: April 2022

El cuachalalate (Amphipterygium adstringens) es una especie endémica del bosque tropical caducifolio mexicano, su corteza tiene gran importancia en la medicina tradicional, sin embargo, las características de sus poblacioneshan sido poco estudiadas. Evaluamos la densidad de individuos, el patrón de distribución espacial, la estructura de edades, su asociación con nodrizas y extracción de corteza de A. adstringens en 10 localidades de México, mediante 4 unidades de muestreo de 30 × 40 m en cada sitio. Se encontraron variaciones en el tamaño poblacional con densidadespromedio de 70 a 279 individuos/ha, la distribución espacial de los individuos fue al azar en 3 localidades y agregado en 7. No se registraron plántulas, 63% de los individuos son adultos y el resto son pre-reproductivos, lo que indica poca o nula regeneración, característica de poblaciones en declive, lo que pone en riesgo a la especie. Los individuospre-reproductivos se establecen a cielo abierto y bajo otras plantas perennes, principalmente arbóreas incluyendo conespecíficos, posiblemente debido al patrón de dispersión de diásporas y factores tanto bióticos como abióticos. Se presentaron porcentajes bajos de extracción en los árboles de mayor talla, sugiriendo que no hay sobreexplotación de la corteza y que el uso responde al conocimiento de los pobladores.
Estado del arte del conocimiento de biodiversidad de los polinizadores de México
Authors: Nava-Bolaños Angela , Osorio-Olvera Luis , Soberón Jorge
Published: April 2022

La conservación de las especies polinizadoras es de gran interés para la humanidad. Además de ayudar en el mantenimiento del ensamblaje de los ecosistemas, los polinizadores permiten la producción de más de 75% de los cultivos alimenticios. En las últimas décadas se ha documentado la disminución en la diversidad y abundancia de especies polinizadoras, principalmente en países de Europa y América del Norte. Esto resalta la necesidad de contar con políticas para la conservación de especies polinizadoras en el mundo. En México existen importantes lagunas enel conocimiento de los polinizadores. Con excepciones, no se cuenta con una lista de especies polinizadoras, ni con estudios sobre su distribución y solamente en pocos casos se conocen detalles de su historia natural. En este documento presentamos la primera lista de especies de las principales familias de polinizadores de México, que incluye especies de insectos polinizadores dentro de los órdenes Hymenoptera y Lepidoptera, y especies de vertebrados polinizadores dentro de los órdenes Apodiformes y Chiroptera.
Automatic Detection of Baby Cry using Machine Learning with Self Learning Music Player System for Soothing
Authors: Dange Varsha , Bhosale Tejaswini
Published: April 2022

Abstract: Automatic voice detection of baby cry plays an outstanding role in different applications for smart monitoring of smart baby condition. In this proposed model, a baby’s cry is being detected and a music player will be played after detection in order to create a soothing environment for the baby. This system employs a machine learning approach to recognize newborn cry sounds in a variety of residential settings under difficult situations. The automatic detection of a baby cry can be used in a variety of situations involving various types of sounds in the environment. The proposed system also provided with alert-based notifications to parents. Also, in commercial used products such as remote monitoring of baby, baby facial recognition as well as in medical applications. Also, evaluate K-Nearest Neighbours (KNN) algorithm for baby cry detection and perform priority queue functions for playing music. In this system, the input consists of the cry sound with k nearest training samples in the database. The output is depended on analysis of the cry-detection performance with KNN which is used for classification. Keywords: Baby cry detection, Machine learning, Audio detection, K-Nearest Neighbours, smart monitoring
Pendampingan Tata Kelola Pasar Surya Kelurahan Arjosari
Authors: Abdullah‬ ‪Mohammad Faisal , Zulzilah Ghina , Wahyu Titania , Aprilia Dera , Maulidya Zuyina
Published: April 2022

Kegiatan Pengabdian Masyarakat oleh Mahasiswa (PMM) di Pasar Surya Arjosari merupakan program yang lebih menekankan kepada strategi digital marketing. Dalam kondisi Pandemi Covid-19 yang berdampak pada lesunya perekonomian, Pasar Surya Arjosari merupakan salah satu yang merasakan dampak tersebut. Dampak pandemi sangat dirasakan oleh Pasar Surya Arjosari terutama karena pasar ini baru saja dibuka sebelum pandemi, sehingga para pendagang masih merintis toko mereka. Hal tersebut membuat banyak pedangang terpaksa menutup sementara toko mereka karena menurunnya penjualan. Oleh karena itu kegiatan PMM ini memiliki tujuan untuk membantu para pedagang di Pasar Surya Arjosari agar dapat mengikuti perkembangan tren dan perilaku konsumen mereka melalui digital marketing. Selain itu agar produk yang mereka pasarkan bisa menjangkau wilayah pemasaran yang lebih luas.
Bullying victimization and depression among left-behind adolescents in China: Mediating role of self-esteem
Authors: Xie Mengmeng , Su Chunjing
Published: April 2022

We explored the mediating role of self-esteem in the relationship between bullying victimization and depression among left-behind adolescents in China. The Delaware Bullying Victimization Scale, the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, and the SelfEsteem Scale were used in a survey conducted with 1,204 students at four middle schools in Shandong Province, China, including 619 leftbehind adolescents and 585 non-left-behind adolescents. A significant difference was observed between these two groups: Left-behind adolescents scored significantly higher than did non-left-behind adolescents on bullying victimization and depression, and significantly lower on self-esteem. There were significant correlations between bullying victimization, self-esteem, and depression among the leftbehind adolescents. Self-esteem played a partial mediating role between bullying victimization and depression among the left-behind adolescents. The results of this study could be used as a reference for staff of schools and family members in efforts to reduce depression of left-behind adolescents.