bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Velocity Map Asymmetry of Ionized Gas in MaNGA. I. The Catalog and General Properties
Authors: Feng 冯 Shuai 帅 , Shen 沈 Shi-Yin 世银 , Yuan 袁 Fang-Ting 方婷 , Dai 戴 Y. Sophia 昱 , Masters Karen L.
Published: August 2022

The SDSS-IV MaNGA survey has measured two-dimensional maps of emission-line velocities for a statistically powerful sample of nearby galaxies. The asymmetric features of these kinematics maps reflect the nonrotational component of a galaxy’s internal motion of ionized gas. In this study, we present a catalog of kinematic asymmetry measurements of the Hα velocity map of a sample of 5353 MaNGA galaxies. Based on this catalog, we find that “special” galaxies (e.g., merging galaxies, barred galaxies, and active galactic nucleus host galaxies) contain more galaxies with highly asymmetric velocity maps. However, we notice that more than half of galaxies with high kinematic asymmetry in our sample are quite “regular.” For those “regular” galaxies, kinematic asymmetry shows a significant anticorrelation with stellar mass at

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Is Iron Deficiency Anemia still Becoming Community Health Problem in Urban Area?
Authors: Noer Etika , Hendrianingtyas Meita , Rachma Devi Elvina , Fajrani Alifia Mukti , Limijadi Edward Kurnia Setiawan
Published: August 2022

Background: Iron deficiency anemia is one of the common public health problems that found in various countries, including Indonesia. The incidence of iron deficiency anemia does not only occur in rural areas but also in urban areas. Iron deficiency that occurs in adolescent girls with or without anemia has a negative impact on immune function, growth and physical and mental development. Purpose: To determine the incidence of anemia in adolescent girls in urban areas. Patients and methods: This study was an observational study with a cross sectional design. The research subjects were 52 young women aged 15-25 years living in the city of Semarang, Central Java. The subject will be taken a blood sample to check the complete blood profile and iron status, namely serum ferritin, serum iron, and serum TIBC (total iron binding capacity). Research data analysis was carried out using a computer program. Results: The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia among female adolescents in urban areas in this study was 13.4% while adolescent girls who experienced iron deficiency without anemia were 13.4%. Conclusion: Iron deficiency anemia can occur in urban areas with a prevalence > 5%.
Knowledge Level of Medan City Resident about Cardiac Lung Brain Resuscitation in Basic Life Support
Authors: Hartono Varian Andrew , Fadinie Wulan
Published: August 2022

BACKGROUND: In 2015, approximately 350,000 adults in the United States experienced nontraumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and were treated by the emergency medical services (EMS) personnel. Despite recent increases, <40% of adults receive layman-initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and <12% apply an automated external defibrillator before EMS personnel.

AIM: To know the ability of the Medan city community in handling cardiac arrest for the first time and implementing the 2020 AHA basic life support (BLS).

METHODS: This study used a descriptive method with a cross-sectional approach and was conducted in the city of Medan in the period July–October 2021. Sampling used cluster sampling and purposive sampling with inclusion and exclusion criteria.

RESULTS: In this study, it was found that the majority of the people of Medan City had less knowledge about CPR in BLS. In this study, only respondents from Medan Marelan District were dominated by good knowledge by 80%. It was found that the people of Medan City have a good level of knowledge about these cardiac events, and the people of Medan City have a low level of knowledge about BLS and CPR.

CONCLUSION: The ability of the people of Medan City in implementing BLS and CPR in BLS for cardiac events outside the hospital is still lacking.
An alternative interpretation of small-bodied turtles from the “Middle Purbeck” of England as a new species of compsemydid turtle
Authors: Joyce Walter G. , Bourque Jason R. , Fernandez Vincent , Rollot Yann
Published: August 2022

A series of small-sized fossil turtles were collected from Beckles’ Pit, Durlston Bay, Dorset, United Kingdom in 1856 from a sediment package referable to the Early Cretaceous (Berriasian) Purbeck Group. The two primary accounts that previously documented these turtles concluded that they represent the juveniles of the coeval early pleurosternid Pleurosternon bullockii. A brief, third account, however, suggested that these may represent a new species of compsemydid turtle. We here highlight a series of discrete morphological characters that consistently distinguish the small-bodied turtles from Beckles’ Pit from large-bodied Pleurosternon bullockii, in particular the arrangement of the bones and scutes along the anterior margin of the shell. As these characters are otherwise used to diagnose new species of turtles, in particular compsemydids, and to establish the phylogeny of fossil turtles, we side with the latter interpretation and name a new taxon of early compsemydid, Tongemys enigmaticagen. et sp. nov. The early record of compsemydid is restricted to the Early Cretaceous of Europe, but is extremely fragmentary. We suggest that this may be a bias towards the collection and identification of small turtle remains, but also that a re-study of Early Cretaceous continental turtle faunas is likely to yield further material.
L’industrie, « création collective »
Authors: Musso Pierre
Published: August 2022

L’ industrialisation est l’ultime bifurcation de la longue élaboration en Europe d’un puissant imaginaire, l’ industriation qui identifie l’Occident. L’approche généalogique de l’industrie est indispensable pour comprendre cette combinaison d’un imaginaire et de sa réalisation dans une succession de « révolutions industrielles » institutionnalisées successivement dans les monastères, les manufactures, puis les usines et les entreprises industrielles.
Combat d’arrière-garde industriel
Authors: Daniel Jean-Marc
Published: August 2022

La baisse de l’emploi dans l’industrie traduit surtout les gains de productivité de ce secteur. Elle est aussi la conséquence de la mondialisation qui spécialise chaque économie et permet des baisses de prix. Il ne faut pas s’en inquiéter ni chercher à la freiner car elle conduit à une amélioration globale du pouvoir d’achat.
Réinvestir les richesses de notre sous-sol, un puissant levier au service de la transition énergétique et de la souveraineté française
Authors: Poinssot Christophe , d’Hugues Patrick , Jacquemin Bruno
Published: August 2022

Pour faire face aux enjeux des transitions énergétique et numérique, la demande en ressources minérales va continuer à augmenter de manière importante. Pour autant, la France et l’Europe dépendent beaucoup des importations provenant de pays tiers potentiellement impactées par la montée des tensions internationales. Cette dépendance porte clairement des enjeux de souveraineté industrielle, de coûts énergétiques et économiques, d’impact environnemental exporté, et d’enjeux sociétaux et éthiques liés au transfert d’impact de nos modes de vie. Fort de ce constat, cet article vise à donner une vision synthétique des ressources primaires et secondaires potentiellement disponibles en France et des orientations qu’il nous semble souhaitable de suivre pour redévelopper un tissu industriel dans les territoires, accompagner la transition énergétique et reconquérir notre souveraineté économique tout en servant les objectifs de développement durable des Nations unies.
La coopération des territoires basée sur leur complémentarité, une stratégie efficace
Authors: Restino Dominique
Published: August 2022

Les territoires français, dans leur diversité (métropolitain, urbain, périurbain, rural), sont complémentaires vis-à-vis des stratégies d’implantation industrielles, qui sont elles aussi très diverses. L’efficacité des territoires français en termes d’attractivité pour l’industrie passe donc par une coopération de ces différents territoires entre eux, débouchant sur des stratégies d’accueil fondées sur leurs complémentarités. Une telle démarche ne pourra que bénéficier à terme à la compétitivité de l’industrie française.
Industrie et filières stratégiques
Authors: Cailletaud Marie-Claire
Published: August 2022

L’industrie est un élément déterminant de notre développement et une voie d’avenir pour les transitions que traverse notre pays. En raison de l’effet d’entraînement qu’elle exerce sur l’économie, de son rôle dans l’innovation, elle doit transformer son système productif en intégrant toutes les dimensions du progrès économique, social et écologique. La France a donc besoin d’une vision et d’une programmation industrielle, l’État doit prendre toute sa part à leur élaboration. Il devra également porter à l’échelle européenne un besoin fort de coopération, pour faire émerger une stratégie communautaire de long terme. L’industrie doit être envisagée en tant que système productif global, liant les filières industrielles entre elles. Les écosystèmes territoriaux jouent un rôle primordial dans la réindustrialisation afin d’ancrer le tissu industriel au plus près des besoins et des compétences et de permettre d’impliquer tous les acteurs dans la construction d’un projet d’avenir partagé. Les filières stratégiques doivent être identifiées et maîtrisées afin que notre pays retrouve sa souveraineté.
Souveraineté industrielle et énergétique : une présence réaffirmée de l’État
Authors: Vignot Franck
Published: August 2022

Les crises récentes (crise sanitaire puis conflit en Ukraine) font émerger par leurs conséquences visibles des clients et des citoyens les conséquences de l’évolution lente de nos capacités de production, héritage de choix opérés depuis les années 1970. La correction de ces effets par une reconquête industrielle semble faire consensus et guide les choix politiques effectués. Cette reconquête reposera sur des mises en œuvre qui devront prendre en compte des enjeux sociaux et environnementaux ; pour ce faire l’État, doit être présent à travers son rôle de stratège, de régulateur et de contrôle. La présence en son sein et à tous les niveaux de compétences techniques fortes et spécifiques est indispensable ; celles-ci doivent être entretenues et développées.
Lyonbiopôle Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, le catalyseur d’un écosystème santé toujours plus innovant !
Authors: Agostino-Etchetto Florence
Published: August 2022

Lyonbiopôle Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes est un pôle de compétitivité. Il fédère et anime l’écosystème santé innovant de la région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Il conseille et accompagne plus de 275 membres (entreprises, académiques et hospitaliers) dans leurs projets d’innovation, de croissance, d’internationalisation ou d’hébergement. Il représente et valorise ce réseau régional des acteurs de l’innovation scientifique, technologique et médicale au niveau local, national et international. Son objectif : accompagner ces acteurs dans la construction de la médecine du futur et dans la mise à disposition des patients des innovations santé – technologiques, produits et services – de demain.
Territoires d’industrie : la reconquête industrielle à l’échelle de la vie des gens
Authors: Basset Guillaume
Published: August 2022

Le programme « Territoires d’industrie » constitue une évolution notable de la politique industrielle, en reconnaissant les territoires, comme espace et levier de réindustrialisation. Ainsi, plus récemment, l’effet local dans la dynamique de l’emploi industriel a été objectivé par des travaux scientifiques. Ce programme cible 146 territoires industriels, en encourageant industriels et acteurs publics à s’engager dans un travail collaboratif, et dans une logique d’usine à projets. Dans le cadre du programme, l’État et les opérateurs partenaires, en lien avec les conseils régionaux mettent ainsi à disposition des territoires impliqués un « panier de services », outils et dispositifs pour soutenir leur développement industriel. Depuis 2020, Territoires d’industrie a constitué le volet territorial de France Relance, soutenant plus de 2000 projets. Dans le cadre de ce nouveau quinquennat, deux enjeux s’affirment comme majeurs : les compétences et le foncier.
Le Territoire de Belfort, une puissance industrielle résiliente
Authors: Sodini Raphaël , Baccon-Graffe Pauline
Published: August 2022

Bien souvent considéré – à tort – comme le plus petit département de France, avec ses 610 km 2 de superficie, le Territoire de Belfort est riche d’une histoire et d’une culture industrielle fortes, dans lesquelles la puissance publique a souvent joué un rôle d’impulsion, et qui lui assurent une place singulière dans la mémoire nationale. Frappé depuis 40 ans, comme l’ensemble du territoire national, par une désindustrialisation profonde et traumatisante, dont les répercussions se font sentir encore aujourd’hui, le Territoire démontre une résilience remarquable et parvient à demeurer une terre d’excellence industrielle et d’innovations, grâce à des acteurs locaux très mobilisés et un État attentif et stratège.
Dans une économie qui se transforme, l’Occitanie relocalise et se diversifie
Authors: Guyot Étienne
Published: August 2022

La région Occitanie a bénéficié au cours des 25 dernières années d’une croissance remarquable tant du point de vue de la démographie, que de l’économie. Elle connait pour autant des disparités infra-territoriales fortes. L’aéronautique, la santé, l’agroalimentaire, le tourisme, le numérique, les nouvelles formes d’énergie et le nucléaire y constituent des filières d’excellence grâce auxquelles sont nées de belles réussites industrielles. Certains de ces secteurs sont néanmoins soumis à d’importantes mutations qui ont pu se traduire par des pertes d’emplois sur certains sites. La crise Covid a aussi remis au premier plan les notions de souveraineté et le besoin de réinstallation de sites de production sur notre territoire. Nous verrons au travers de cet article que l’enjeu de la réindustrialisation nécessite une approche globale pour préparer l’avenir, faire jouer la solidarité au sein des filières et soutenir la capacité d’investissement. Elle est essentielle tant les emplois industriels sont un facteur de prospérité et d’équilibre social des territoires.
Cette jeunesse qui réindustrialise la France
Authors: Laurent Jean-Hugues
Published: August 2022

Les écoles de production ont le vent en poupe sur tout le territoire. O’TECH école de production Sud Oise, située à Compiègne dans l’Oise, accueille 30 jeunes dès 15 ans pour des CAP/bac pro chaudronnerie ou usinage en 4 ans. L’État vise 100 écoles de ce type à fin 2023.
Avec l’industrie, nos territoires se conjuguent au futur
Authors: Lombard Éric
Published: August 2022

Au cours des 40 dernières années, la France a subi une vague de désindustrialisation massive. Pourtant, il ne peut y avoir de puissance économique sans puissance industrielle : l’industrie crée des emplois, de la richesse, génère l’innovation, la recherche et la formation. Elle est aussi un puissant outil d’aménagement du territoire. Afin de soutenir la réindustrialisation, le groupe Caisse des dépôts, avec Bpifrance et la Banque des territoires, se mobilise. Résultat : nous avons déjà soutenu plus de 120 projets dans le cadre du programme territoires d’industrie. Notre ambition : accompagner les projets avec l’État et les décideurs locaux, pour renforcer notre souveraineté grâce à une industrie décarbonée, tournée vers l’avenir et vers son territoire.
L’importance de l’accès aux ressources minérales pour l’avenir de l’industrie française
Authors: de L’Hermite Jean
Published: August 2022

La mine est largement associée, en France, à un passé et à des conditions de travail révolus et les entreprises minières françaises sont de taille modeste par rapport aux géants mondiaux du secteur. Cependant, la garantie de l’accès à certaines ressources minérales à des conditions stables et financièrement supportables devient une question toujours plus critique pour l’industrie, à mesure que les exigences de « décarbonation » se renforcent. Les techniques permettant aujourd’hui de gérer cette mutation nécessitent en effet l’extraction et la transformation de quantités exceptionnellement élevées de certains métaux. Dans ces conditions, rendues plus exigeantes par les mutations du contexte géopolitique mondial, les industriels qui veulent préserver leurs capacités de production et leur compétitivité et ne pas se faire évincer du marché doivent impérativement s’assurer un niveau de contrôle suffisant de toutes les étapes de la chaîne de valeur, le plus en amont possible, en remontant du produit fini jusqu’à la ressource minérale, sans négliger le sujet du recyclage. Cet enjeu est aujourd’hui compris par les pouvoirs publics français, qui réfléchissent aux moyens de soutenir et accompagner les mutations nécessaires aux niveaux national et européen.
Periodic and fixed points for $ F $-type contractions in $ b $-gauge spaces
Authors: Zikria Nosheen , Mukheimer Aiman , Samreen Maria , Kamran Tayyab , Aydi Hassen , Abodayeh Kamal
Published: August 2022

In this paper, we introduce $ \mathcal{J}_{s; \Omega} $-families of generalized pseudo-$ b $-distances in $ b $-gauge spaces $ (U, {Q}_{s; \Omega}) $. Moreover, by using these $ \mathcal{J}_{s; \Omega} $-families on $ U $, we define the $ \mathcal{J}_{s; \Omega} $-sequential completeness and construct an $ F $-type contraction $ T:U\rightarrow U $. Furthermore, we develop novel periodic and fixed point results for these mappings in the setting of $ b $-gauge spaces using $ \mathcal{J}_{s; \Omega} $-families on $ U $, which generalize and improve some of the results in the corresponding literature. The validity and importance of our theorems are shown through an application via an existence solution of an integral equation.
Introduction to Econophysics
Authors: JUNG Woo-Sung , KIM Seunghwan
Published: August 2022

We introduce the milestones of econophysics. It covers the scope of the field and contribution to the physics and economy community.
The Role of Physics and Exchange in Financial Market
Authors: LEE Min-Young
Published: August 2022

Econophysics attempts to discover ‘laws of physics’ in the financial markets and applies the methodology of physics and mathematics to provide new insights. This article deals with the role of physics in the financial markets. It also looks at the functions of Korea Exchange, especially, operating markets, clearing, and CCP risk management.
A Different Viewpoint for the Better Understanding of Turbulent Economic Systems: An Invitation to Physicists
Authors: CHAE Seungbyung
Published: August 2022

As global socioeconomic systems are getting more complex, their dynamics is also getting more turbulent nowadays. Traditional economics and finance have tried to understand and control them as quasi-equilibrium systems exposed to external shocks or perturbations. However, various local and global crises of last decades have posed the limitations of such approaches. The viewpoint of physicists dealing with abrupt changes, such as turbulence, critical phenomena and self-organization, has become very valuable for better understanding. Huge opportunities are open to physicists with fresh insights in many business fields confronting with such challengeable real-world problems.
Factors Affecting Students' Perspectives on the Usefulness of Learning Online
Authors: Dinh Tuong Cao , Minh Vo Sang
Published: August 2022

The more students perceive the usefulness of the learning mode, the more they accept it, hence inference to their learning success. The purpose of the study is to identify factors that impact students’ perspectives on the usefulness of learning online in their learning process based on the Technology Acceptance Model. Learners’ styles and their e-learning self-efficacy were integrated into the model to explore the relationships between these factors and their perceived usefulness of learning online. A questionnaire survey was administered to 356 voluntary students of a private university in Vietnam. Data analysis methods include the Cronbach’s alpha test to examine the scales’ reliability, Confirmatory Factor Analysis method to determine the factors of learners’ learning online styles, and the structural equation modeling method to estimate the correlations between the dependent and independent constructs. The results indicate that four in six learn-ers’ learning online styles had a significant relationship with perceived useful-ness. In particular, tactile and group factors, and the Individual factor have direct-ly and indirectly positive effects on perceived usefulness respectively while Kin-aesthetic factor has a direct negative effect on perceived usefulness. The other fac-tors such as visual and auditory show no relationship with perceived usefulness. Learners’ e-learning self-efficacy and perceived ease of use components have a direct and positive impact on perceived usefulness. Pedagogical implications and limitations of the study are also discussed.
Development and Validation of Survey Instrument on Game-Based Learning Approach (SIGBLA)
Authors: Quinto Joana De Guzman
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this study was to develop and psychometrically evaluate an in-strument that analyses technology game-based learning holistically across a num-ber of critical characteristics. On the other hand, qualitative feedback is difficult to collect in the absence of a quality rating method. There is an urgent need for a comprehensive scale that has been psychometrically validated and is suited for assessing game-based learning knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes. The ap-proach for developing and validating these new scales followed current best prac-tices for scale development and validation. As a result, a mixed-methods design was used, which comprised the establishment of an item pool, expert review, a questionnaire pilot study, exploratory factor analysis (N = 174 and N = 284), and parallel analysis. The Survey Instrument on Game-Based Learning Approach (SIGBLA), an instrument for assessing knowledge perception and attitudes to-wards game-based learning, has been developed. It comprises of three subscales. The SIGBLA was determined to have exhibited content validity, dependability, and internal consistency. The tools were developed and validated using data from assessments of a number of educational games. This method is adaptable to a wide variety of instructional digital games and can be used to ascertain which components of a game contribute to users' knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes. Additionally, it is relevant to a variety of other sorts of digital games used in the educational sector. As a result, the SIGBLA may be used to characterize the psy-chometric properties of various types of digital games played by various sorts of users. Students demonstrated good knowledge and positive attitude towards game-based learning. In order to develop positive impressions, knowledge, and attitudes among students, educational games must be implemented in the class-room. Educational games can be used to improve cognitive knowledge and foster favorable attitudes toward the subject.
Review on Cultural Design Elements for Mobile Applications User Interface
Authors: Ariffin Shamsul Arrieya , Fathil Nur Saadah , Yatim Maizatul Hayati Mohamad , Samsuri Muhammad Zulhilmi
Published: August 2022

This study examined the existing use of cultural design elements in design guidelines for mobile applications. Cultural design elements are used to include cultural values in the development of mobile applications. A review of existing design guidelines was conducted to identify cultural design elements practicality pertaining to the mobile application. The keywords "Application", "Design Guidelines", and "User Interface" were searched on ACM Digital Library, IEEE Xplore, and Scopus between 2017 and 2021, including 2022, with 281 articles before filtering and 3 articles selected after filtering. This review shows that cultural design elements in the mobile application played an important role in getting a high usability rate for user’s use. Although it is an important element, its use is still limited usage in the development of mobile applications. As a result, future research will focus on developing guidelines for mobile applications with cultural design elements appropriate for today's technological era in a local context.
Effective Mobility Identification in Mobile Fog Environment with the Internet of Things
Authors: D Deepa , Jothi K R
Published: August 2022

Fog extends the cloud to be closer to the end devices so that it acts on IoT data within a millisecond. Almost 60% of data can be analyzed that is physically near to the IoT data. This proximity has various advantages, including reduced latency, which improves the user experience. However, because the distance to a fog service may vary as a user moves from one location to another, user mobility may restrict such benefits in practice. A fog service migration is based on a mitigation approach that allows the service to always be close enough to a user. Quality of Service is decreased because of the mobility of the user’s location.   Predicting the future location in advance improves the efficiency of service provisioning. In this work, a dynamic mobility model is proposed to find the user location in advance. This experiment was carried out by LuST mobility data set collected by Luxembourg Simulation of Urban Mobility (SUMO) Traffic (LuST). This result is give better accuracy of location prediction up to 98.87% when compared with existing methods.
Object-oriented Model to Predict Crop Yield Using Satellite-based Vegetation Index
Authors: Khalil Z.H. , Abbas Amel H.
Published: August 2022

Different models had been developed to predict crop yields based on remotely sensed data. Most approaches were based on developing empirical relationships between the Satellite based Normalized difference vegetation index NDVI data and the crop yield. This article proposes to introduce methodological framework for constructing an object-oriented yield prediction model using satellite data based on the two-level regression models; with taken into consideration the trend caused by the influence of technological improvements. Regression models for the wheat and barley crop yield predictions have been developed for twenty-seven typical districts in the Voronezh region. The two-level regression model, including FSR technique firstly to select the set of features that reflect the spatial variations in crops, soil, agriculture management within districts, after carry out the steps of exploratory data analysis EDA, objects creation and zonal average of each object. Whereas the second level consist of yield prediction with multiple linear regression MLR, Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator Lasso, Support vector machines SVM techniques. The absolute error between the predicted and observed yields of 2011-2014 years was not exceed 19(16) centner/ha for wheat(barley) at worst case. In spite of that the SVM technique outperforms rest techniques by average RMSE of 5.59(4.51) for wheat(barley).
Decision Support Tool for the Agri-Food Sector Using Data Annotated by Ontology and Bayesian Network
Authors: Baudrit Cédric , Buche Patrice , Leconte Nadine , Fernandez Christophe , Belna Maëllis , Gésan-Guiziou Geneviève
Published: August 2022

The scientific literature is a valuable source of information for developing predictive models to design decision support systems. However, scientific data are heterogeneously structured expressed using different vocabularies. This study developed a generic workflow that combines ontology, databases and computer calculation tools based on the theory of belief functions and Bayesian networks. The ontology paradigm is used to help integrate data from heterogeneous sources. Bayesian network is estimated using the integrated data taking into account their reliability. The proposed method is unique in the sense that it proposes an annotation and reasoning tool dedicated to systematic analysis of the literature, which takes into account expert knowledge of the domain at several levels: ontology definition, reliability criteria and dependence relations between variables in the BN. The workflow is assessed successfully by applying it to a complex food engineering process: skimmed milk microfiltration. It represents an original contribution to the state of the art in this application domain.
Whither Made in Africa Evaluation: Exploring the future trajectory and implications for evaluation practice
Authors: Tirivanhu Precious
Published: August 2022

Background: Made in Africa Evaluation (MAE) has gained traction in the last decade, mainly through the agenda of decolonising knowledge and promoting Africa’s epistemic identity through promoting African grounded epistemologies, African indigenous knowledge systems and African grounded evaluation methodologies. While emphasis has been given to theorising MAE and possible methodological implications, limited attention has been given to implications of MAE for development evaluation praxis.Objectives: This article aimed to explore the praxis implications of MAE to development evaluation practice.Method: An exploratory research design was adopted, guided by theoretical constructs from critical systems heuristics (CSH). The assessment is guided by existing evaluation frameworks, practice guidelines (including the African Evaluation Guidelines – Standards and Norms, and the African Evaluation Principles) and theoretical and methodological guidelines. Data were collected through secondary reviews, expert and experiential knowledge regarding development evaluation practice.Results: The study findings show that the critical practice components for MAE include appreciating sources of motivation as guiding principles of developing modalities for evaluation practice; understanding and integrating sources of power and politics of value judgements in development evaluation practice; developing sources of knowledge; and appreciating sources of legitimation (defining the beneficiaries of MAE and implications for practice).Conclusion: In practice, MAE evaluation should adopt methodological approaches that borrow from African-rooted paradigms, including relational approaches and tools grounded in African institutional frameworks, social systems and values. Made in Africa evaluation should mainstream an empowerment evaluation approach that aims at contributing towards positive social change and promoting epistemic freedom of African evaluators.
Effect of the coronavirus pandemic on nutrition and health of adults in Calabar, Nigeria: A post-lockdown analysis
Authors: Onyenweaku Eridiong O. , Kesa Hema , Tchuenchieu Alex K. , Kuhudzai Anesu G.
Published: August 2022

Background: The food security and nutrition of millions of people around the world is currently being threatened by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, an evolving health crisis.Aim: To evaluate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on nutrition and health of adults in Calabar, especially after the hard lockdown.Setting: Online cross-sectional survey in Calabar, Nigeria.Method: After sample size determination, an online questionnaire was designed, content-validated by nutrition experts and piloted on 20 respondents. The questionnaire link was circulated for 6 weeks (April–May, 2021). The questionnaire was structured to gather socio-economic data, lifestyles of the participants (especially younger adults) and changes in dietary intake and health. Descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation were used to define the proportion of responses for each question and check for association.Results: No glaring nutrition or health problems was observed in the surveyed population (385 respondents), but many (50%) earned very low monthly income ( 50 000 naira). A drop in finances seemed to have indirectly caused a decrease in food consumption post-lockdown. A strong association between age and health risks was observed; similarly, alcohol intake was significantly affected by income and age.Conclusion: The pandemic caused many changes in people’s dietary habits and lifestyles, including financial setbacks. Apparently, education and proper enlightenment play a major role in food choices (despite limited resources), thus ensuring adequate nutrition and reducing health risks in the face of a pandemic.Contribution: This study has affirmed the efficacy of nutrition education and proper awareness in ensuring healthy dietary choices, optimal health and reduced risks of diseases.
Understanding theodicy and anthropodicy in the perspective of Job and its implications for human suffering
Authors: Daliman Muner , Suparti Hana , Gumelar Fajar , Tari Ezra , Wijaya Hengki
Published: August 2022

Suffering is often experienced by those who obey God, while happiness is experienced by those who do not know God. This study aims to re-examine theodicy about disasters and calamities and tries to provide alternative thoughts regarding the relationship between God, accidents and humans, based on the story of Job. This research methodology is a qualitative approach through library research, by reading books and journals and investigating related books. Hermeneutic principles are also used to understand the meaning of the signs and symbols in the text. The results of this study indicate that the concept of anthropodicy stands as a complement to the idea of theodicy, which can help humans - especially believers - to understand the meaning of suffering and their vocation in a world full of uncertainty while still having faith in God, who is sovereign over all.Contribution: This article contributes to providing an understanding of anthropodicy from Job’s perspective, so that humans see suffering as God’s sovereignty and as something that God allows in order to see God’s omnipotence.
Exploring experiences with sensitivity to cultural practices among birth attendants in Kenya: A phenomenological study
Authors: Ngotie Teckla K. , Kaura Doreen K.M. , Mash Robert
Published: August 2022

Background: Sensitivity to women’s cultural needs and expectations by care providers is essential. Skilled birth services for women are as essential as traditional birth services. Therefore, collaborative skilled and cultural care optimises childbearing experiences.Aim: This study explored the experiences of birth attendants (BAs) with sensitivity to cultural practices (CPs) during pregnancy and birth among the Keiyo community in Kenya.Setting: The study was conducted in the purposively selected public health centres and dispensaries offering maternity services and the villages in Keiyo South Sub County in Kenya.Methods: A qualitative interpretive phenomenological study of BAs was conducted. Iterative and inductive interviews using a semistructured guide were conducted with 11 skilled BAs (SBAs) and eight traditional BAs (TBAs). Audio-recorded interviews were transcribed and analysed using ATLAS.ti software version 8.4.4 (1135), following Van Manen’s five thematic analysis steps.Results: Three themes emerged: birth attendants’ cultural encounters, response to cultural encounters and collaboration. Birth attendants’ responses to different cultural encounters revealed their awareness of CPs. The response was experienced as a sensitivity to the need for a triad (woman, TBAs and SBAs) collaborative care, enabling collaborative, woman-centred and culturally safe care.Conclusion: Birth attendants are exposed to cultural encounters, and their responses determine their awareness of enabling sensitive care for optimal childbearing experiences. The study illuminated the need for further collaborative engagements between the BAs and the community to facilitate positive experiences by women through woman-centred, culturally safe care.
Building the foundation for universal healthcare: Academic family medicine’s ability to train family medicine practitioners to meet the needs of their community across the globe
Authors: Johnston Esther M. , Samaratunga Nath , Prasad Ramakrishna , Birkland Bassim , Von Pressentin Klaus B. , Prasad Shailendra
Published: August 2022

Background: The Declaration of Astana marked a revived global interest in investing in primary care as a means to achieve universal healthcare. Family medicine clinicians are uniquely trained to provide high-quality, comprehensive primary care throughout the lifespan. Yet little focus has been placed on understanding the needs of family medicine training programs.Aim: This study aims to assess broad patterns of strengths and resource challenges faced by academic programs that train family medicine clinicians.Methods: An anonymous online survey was sent to family medicine faculty using World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) listservs.Results: Twenty-nine representatives of academic family medicine programs from around the globe answered the survey. Respondents cited funding for the program and/or individual trainees as one of either their greatest resources or greatest limitations. Frequently available resources included quality and quantity of faculty and reliable clinical training sites. Frequently noted limitations included recruitment capacity and social capital. Over half of respondents reported their program had at some point faced a disruption or gap in its ability to recruit or train, most often because of loss of government recognition. Reflecting on these patterns, respondents expressed strong interest in partnerships focusing on faculty development and research collaboration.Lessons learnt: This study provides a better understanding of the challenges family medicine training programs face and how to contribute to their sustainability and growth, particularly in terms of areas for investment, opportunities for government policy and action and areas of collaboration.
Lyophilised Amniotic Membrane in Intraoral Surgical Defects: A Prospective Clinical Study
Authors: Hazarika Kriti , Malik Kapil , Adhyapok Apurba Kumar , Debnath Subhas Chandra
Published: August 2022

Introduction

The incidence of infection and scarring in intraoral raw wounds are decreased when wounds are grafted with biological materials. The favourable results of many studies about amniotic membrane in wound healing inspired us to investigate the effects of lyophilised amniotic membrane in intaoral surgical defects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the healing of oral mucosal defects after application of lyophilised amniotic membrane (AM).

Methods

Fifteen patients with oral precancerous lesions were included in this study. Lyophilised amniotic membrane was applied to the intraoral surgical defect, after wide excision of the lesion. The effectiveness of the lyophilised AM was evaluated by scoring the following parameters operability, haemostatic status, pain, feeding situation, epithelialisation, change in mouth opening, mucosal suppleness and safety.

Results

The lyophilised amniotic membrane has been found to be effective in this study after evaluation of the parameters. No infection or allergic reaction was noticed after application of the lyophilised amniotic membrane in intraoral surgical defects.

Discussion

In our study, the size and site of the surgical defect influenced the scar contracture so we suggest lyophilised AM may not prevent scarring for extensive surgical defects. All other findings regarding the effectiveness of lyophilised amniotic membrane in oral wound healing are in accordance with the findings of other studies conducted on hyperdry and cryopreserved AM.

Conclusion

Within the limitations of the study, the results showed that the lyophilised amniotic membrane is a cost effective material for immediate coverage of the intraoral surgical defects.
Technique for Foreign-Body Removal with the Use of Transnasal Endoscopic Prelacrimal Approach - A Case Report
Authors: Alicandri-Ciufelli Matteo , Calvaruso Federico , Presutti Livio , Molinari Giulia
Published: August 2022

The Rationale

Foreign body (FB) in the nasal cavities is a frequent cause of otolaryngology emergency consultation that sometimes requires surgical treatment. When there is involvement of the posterolateral wall of the maxillary sinus (MS) and of the pterygopalatine fossa (PPF), conventional techniques such as antrostomy and medial endoscopic maxillectomy may not allow sufficient domination of the surgical field.

Patient Concerns

We report the case of a woman who suffered from intranasal trauma with epistaxis and pain.

Diagnosis

A computed tomography scan revealed a metallic FB at the level of the right posterolateral wall of the MS, PPF, and greater wing of the sphenoid bone.

Treatment and Outcome

A minimally invasive transnasal endoscopic prelacrimal approach was chosen for its removal.

Take-away Lessons

The postoperative recovery was rapid and without complication.
Endoscope-assisted Surgical Removal of an Ectopic Wisdom Tooth Below Lower Border of the Mandible - A Case Report
Authors: Taylor Hazel , Alsabbagh Aghiad Yassin , Downie Ian
Published: August 2022

The Rationale

Presentation of a case where using an endoscope aided the removal of a significantly displaced mandibular third molar.

Patient Concerns

Pain and infection associated with the ectopic wisdom tooth, increased risks with conventional surgical removal.

Diagnosis

Chronic infection associated with the displaced, ectopic left lower third molar (LL8). Difficult surgical access and increased operative risk, with the tooth positioned lingually, below the lower border of the mandible.

Treatment

Surgical removal was undertaken with the aid of a 30°-angled endoscope. This provided superior visualisation and allowed for a minimally invasive technique.

Outcomes

The surgeon reported that the endoscope allowed for increased efficiency and ease of surgery. The patient experienced minimal postoperative pain and no long-term complications.

Take-away Lessons

Endoscopes can aid surgeons in cases with difficult access and increased risks. In this case, the endoscope allowed for a minimally invasive technique, minimising the risks of surgery, and reducing postoperative morbidity.
The Role of Endotracheal Tube in Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw - A Case Report
Authors: Niloy Injamamul L. , Burkes Jason N.
Published: August 2022

Rationale

Various traumatic risk factors have been correlated to the development of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), with long-term use of antiresorptive or antiangiogenic medications. No previous cases of MRONJ secondary to endotracheal intubation have been reported in the oral and maxillofacial surgery literature.

Patient Concerns

This case report describes a patient on long-term oral bisphosphonate therapy who presented with a nonhealing ulcer and exposed bony island along her right mandibular torus after undergoing general anaesthesia.

Diagnosis

The lesion was diagnosed to be MRONJ secondary to pressure necrosis from postendotracheal intubation. These findings are suggested to be the result of poor control of the endotracheal tube while managing the airway.

Treatment and Outcomes

After treatment with antibiotics and mouth rinses, the necrotic bone spontaneously dislodged with complete mucosalisation of the exposed site within 2 weeks.

Take-away Lessons

Given the severe impact of MRONJ, it is imperative to recognise and minimise all controllable risk factors associated with its development.
Multidisciplinary Management of an Orbitocranial Penetrating Injury by a Pencil in a Paediatric Patient - A Case Report
Authors: Tewfik Karim , Covelli Claudia , Rossini Manuela , Peta Caterina , Burlini Dante
Published: August 2022

Rationale

Orbitocranial penetrating injuries can accidentally occur in children while handling pencils and can cause severe sequelae such as ocular damage, brain lesion, intracranial haemorrhage, and infections.

Patient Concerns

We report the case of a 7-year-old child with an orbitocranial penetrating injury by a pencil, initially gone undetected, that caused a direct damage to the optic nerve.

Diagnosis

Computed tomography scan with contrast detected the foreign body and the presence of a lesion of the left internal carotid artery.

Treatment

Angiography was performed to treat the vascular lesion and to prevent haemorrhage. Subsequently, a craniotomy was performed to assist the extraction of the pencil from the entry wound and to remove residual fragments.

Outcomes

Left eye vision was lost. The 1-year follow-up was uneventful.

Take-away Lessons

Operative angiography is mandatory before the surgical extraction of the orbitocranial penetrating injury in case of documented intracranial vessel damage.
Primary Palatoplasty: A Comparison of Results by Various Techniques - A Retrospective Study
Authors: Jargaldavaa Erdenetsogt , Gongorjav Ayanga , Badral Batbayar , Lkhamsuren Khentii , Ichinkhorloo Narantuya
Published: August 2022

Introduction

To identify a better method for primary cleft palate (CP) repairs with respect to velopharyngeal function.

Materials and Methods

A retrospective, longitudinal review of medical charts of patients with congenital CP who underwent four different techniques of palatoplasty, performed by three different surgeons in the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery of the National Center for Maternal and Child Health. Nasopharyngoscopy (NPS) was used for velopharyngeal function evaluation. CP was classified according to the Veau system and the “Golding-Kushner” scale for NPS results was used for assessing the patient’s velopharyngeal function and its association with cleft types and the primary palatoplasty techniques. Pearson’s Chi-square analysis and binary logistic regression were used for statistical analysis.

Results

A total of 335 patients were included in the study. The mean age at primary palate repair was 22.9 ± 13.6 months. There were 56, 42, 177, and 60 patients with Veau-I, Veau-II, Veau-III, and Veau-IV types, respectively, whereas for primary palatoplasty 65 patients underwent Furlow, 148 patients – Mongolian, 108 patients – two flap, 34 patients – von Langenbeck technique. NPS assessment of adequate velopharyngeal function was followed by Furlow’s technique in 89.4% of cases, Mongolian technique in 62.2% of cases but by “two flap” only in 48.1% and von Langenbeck in 47.1% of cases.

Discussion

The Furlow and Mongolian techniques were superior for maintaining velopharyngeal function after primary palatoplasty.