bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Figures et construction du soin dans le parcours de soin pluridisciplinaire
Authors: Ploog Katja , Cance Caroline , Badin Flora , Noûs Camille
Published: September 2021

Sur la base de deux corpus d’interactions de soin, recueillis en santé mentale et en addictologie, cet article retrace l’élaboration de deux profils d’usager.es en proposant une analyse qualitative des extraits d’interactions correspondants. Nous mettons en exergue une ressource de cette élaboration collective par l’équipe pluridisciplinaire : les figures, objets émergents, constitués intersubjectivement, qui apparaissent dans des fonctions d’expansion et de condensation, liées à la construction du soin dans le parcours qui l’intègre.
Construire sa résidence pour un bien vieillir : le cas du cohousing en Amérique du Nord
Authors: Billard Gérald , Madoré François , Angonnet Sébastien
Published: September 2021

Cet article met en lien le développement du cohousing, autrement dit des communautés résidentielles intentionnelles dénommées également habitat participatif, avec la question du vieillissement des individus, l’objectif étant de voir si cette forme d’habitat est susceptible de favoriser la notion de « ageing well ». L’exploitation d’une base de données permet dans un premier temps d’avoir une vision statistique et géographique du cohousing en Amérique du Nord. Puis, l’étude porte sur l’analyse des modes de vie en vue d’observer si ce type d’habitat est favorable au bien vieillir. Dans cette perspective, la région de Cascadia, comprenant la Colombie-Britannique au Canada, ainsi que les États de Washington et de l’Oregon aux États-Unis, a été investiguée, dans la mesure où il s’agit d’une des principales zones d’implantation du cohousing en Amérique du Nord. Cet habitat offre un espace de vie ainsi qu’un cadre relationnel emplis de promesses d’un vieillissement choisi et apaisé. Le sens de la communauté, de l’entraide, du consensus, de l’interaction entre générations ou encore de l’effort (parfois physique) commun représenteraient ainsi des valeurs explicitement responsables d’un vieillir mieux.
Vieillir chez soi au Sénégal : enjeux du logement
Authors: Niyonsaba Emmanuel
Published: September 2021

Notre article propose d’enrichir la diversité d’expériences internationales dans le rapport au vieillir chez soi à partir de cas de personnes âgées vivant dans des logements modestes au Sénégal, dans un contexte de promiscuité urbaine. Sur la base d’enquêtes qualitatives, nous explorerons, en plus des représentations de vieillir chez soi, le ressenti des personnes âgées face à la promiscuité dans leurs familles, son impact sur leur santé et sur leur vie sociale ; nous analyserons aussi les risques que représentent des environnements de vie inadaptés à la progressive fragilisation. L’analyse des entretiens réalisés dans les agglomérations de Dakar et Saint-Louis montre que la perception de vieillir chez soi inclut des aspects positifs comme les avantages de la vie en communauté, l’attachement à un lieu de vie habituel, etc., pourtant les préoccupations consécutives aux transformations urbaines bousculent ces certitudes. L’inadaptation du logement et de l’environnement de vie pose des problèmes de préservation de l’intimité et multiple les défis concernant le confort et l’accessibilité pour les personnes très vulnérables, réduisant ainsi leur épanouissement social. Elle s’accompagne aussi d’un risque de confinement. Ainsi, les conséquences d’un logement inadapté ouvrent la réflexion sur les choix futurs des politiques de protection sociale pour mieux accompagner les personnes dans leur choix de l’habitat et d’un environnement de vie adéquat.
Co-résider avec un enfant après 60 ans en Europe et en Chine
Authors: Laferrère Anne
Published: September 2021

Si l’on veut permettre de « vieillir chez soi », il est important d’évaluer les ressources en aides quotidiennes. Cet article s’intéresse à la disponibilité d’enfants co-résidents comme aidants potentiels d’un parent âgé. Il fournit une analyse multi-pays des déterminants de la co-résidence des parents avec un enfant, se basant sur 5 vagues de l’Enquête sur le vieillissement, la santé et la retraite en Europe (SHARE), 6 vagues de l’Étude longitudinale anglaise sur le vieillissement (ELSA) et deux vagues de l’Étude longitudinale chinoise sur la santé et la retraite (CHARLS). La probabilité pour un parent de co-résider après 60 ans augmente s’il fait face à des limitations dans les activités essentielles de la vie quotidienne (AVQ), mais pas en cas de maladies chroniques, signe que les enfants apportent de l’aide plutôt que des soins. À âge et état de santé donnés, co-résider est moins probable quand les ressources économiques des parents ou leur niveau d’éducation sont plus élevés, ce qui montre que co-résider peut être un choix contraint. En Europe continentale, le taux de co-résidence diminue au fil des cohortes pour les parents veufs, témoignant de la plus grande autonomie des plus âgés et de changements dans les organisations familiales.
Le modèle luxembourgeois du maintien à domicile des personnes dépendantes
Authors: Kerschen Nicole
Published: September 2021

Il y a plus de 20 ans, le Luxembourg s’est doté d’une assurance-dépendance « à tout âge » dont la priorité est le maintien à domicile. Cet article a pour objectif de reprendre le projet politique initial basé sur les besoins des personnes dépendantes, la professionnalisation des aides et soins et la reconnaissance des aidants. La mise en place d’une instance centralisée d’évaluation, de contrôle et de conseil a permis de garantir une prise en charge de qualité. L’article présente les différentes prestations en nature et en espèces offertes par l’assurance-dépendance, ainsi que le statut reconnu aux aidants. Les chiffres récents montrent que deux tiers des personnes dépendantes vivent à domicile. L’organisation actuelle du système de prise en charge et les caractéristiques des bénéficiaires sont abordées en dernier lieu. L’article conclut sur le système luxembourgeois comme un modèle articulant libre choix des personnes dépendantes et qualité de la prise en charge.
Encourager le maintien à domicile par des financements alternatifs : le cas néerlandais
Authors: Tenand Marianne , Hussem Arjen , Bakx Pieter
Published: September 2021

Libre choix, maintien à domicile, accessibilité financière et maîtrise des dépenses publiques sont au cœur des débats sur la prise en charge de la dépendance. Afin de mieux concilier ces objectifs, les Pays-Bas ont développé de nouvelles prestations dépendance : les forfaits à domicile (VPT et MPT) et les prestations monétaires (PGB). En principe, ces prestations permettent à la personne âgée de bénéficier d’une prise en charge globale à son domicile. Le rôle joué par ces nouvelles options de prise en charge est à ce jour peu documenté. Cet article explique leur fonctionnement, notamment du point de vue du partage des coûts entre puissance publique et bénéficiaire, et mobilise différentes sources statistiques (données administratives individuelles et données agrégées) pour éclairer les développements récents. Davantage mobilisés par les moins dépendants mais aussi par les bénéficiaires les plus aisés, ces financements semblent contribuer autant au maintien à domicile qu’au développement d’établissements non conventionnés. Si ces nouvelles prestations favorisent des formes résidentielles intermédiaires et pourraient dégager des marges budgétaires, elles pourraient également remettre en cause l’équité dans la prise en charge et dans son financement qui sous-tend l’assurance sociale dépendance néerlandaise. Le cas des Pays-Bas fournit une illustration de la difficulté à mettre au point des dispositifs permettant de concilier libre choix et universalité de la prise en charge.
Periodic solutions for a class of second-order differential delay equations
Authors: Wu Xuan , Xiao Huafeng
Published: September 2021

In this paper, we study the existence of periodic solutions of the following differential delay equations

   \begin{document}$ \begin{equation} z^{\prime\prime}(t) = \sum\limits_{k = 1}^{M-1}(-1)^kf(z(t-k)), \notag \end{equation} $\end{document}

where \begin{document}$ f\in C(\mathbf{R}^N, \mathbf{R}^N) $\end{document}, \begin{document}$ M,N\in \mathbf{N} $\end{document} and \begin{document}$ M $\end{document} is odd. By making use of \begin{document}$ S^1 $\end{document}-geometrical index theory, we obtain an estimation about the number of periodic solutions in term of the difference between eigenvalues of asymptotically linear matrices at the origin and at infinity.
Semilinear Schrödinger evolution equations with inverse-square and harmonic potentials via pseudo-conformal symmetry
Authors: Suzuki Toshiyuki
Published: September 2021

We consider the Cauchy problems for Schrödinger equations with an inverse-square potential and a harmonic one. Since the Mehler type formulas are completed, the pseudo-conformal transforms can be constructed. Thus we can convert the problems into the nonautonomous Schrödinger equations without a harmonic oscillator.
An Investigation on Achieving Sustainability in Fused Deposition Modeling via Topology Optimization
Authors: Espach Andre , Gupta Kapil
Published: September 2021

Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is one of the important additive layer manufacturing techniques, used to fabricate products from heated polymer materials. Like other manufacturing processes, sustainability interventions are desirable in FDM to attain energy and resource efficiency simultaneously with good product quality. This paper reports the results of investigation conducted by the authors on effect of topology optimization strategy on quality of FDM parts and sustainability of the process. A total of eighteen experiments have been conducted by varying infill pattern and density at three levels each for optimized and unoptimized topology, based on Taguchi L18 technique. Statistical fitness of the data has been insured by ANOVA. Both infill density and pattern have been found the significant parameters. Better mechanical strength has been obtained for topology optimized FDM parts. A set of confirmation experiments have been conducted followed by quantification of sustainability and indicated that improved mechanical properties simultaneously with enhanced sustainability can be achieved via topology optimization in FDM process
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining Lived Experience and Coping Strategies of Breast Cancer Survivors in Sarajevo
Authors: Bosankic Nina , Draganovic Selvira , Ramic Jasmina , Haque Amber
Published: September 2021

This study explored how women breast cancer survivors who underwent radical mastectomy experienced stress and adversity and managed their diagnosis and treatment. This study is based on semi-structured and in-depth interviews with a convenience sample of 22 participants. Qualitative analysis and discussion groups were conducted in the participant’s homes over 18 months. Thematic analysis resulted in four overarching categories that illustrated how being a woman was challenged and restructured from the participants’ personal experiences. The participants’ coping strategies were primarily reflected in their spirituality, optimism, the embrace of healthy lifestyles, and pink ribbon activism.
Les pratiques des enseignants ont-elles un effet sur le bien-être des élèves ? Une revue critique de la littérature
Authors: Baudoin Noémie , Galand Benoit
Published: September 2021

Cette note de synthèse vise à offrir un panorama de la littérature scientifique concernant la relation entre les pratiques des enseignants et le bien-être des élèves. Dans un premier temps, nous envisageons plus globalement les effets du contexte scolaire sur le bien-être en abordant les différentes disciplines s’étant penchées sur la question, la définition même du bien-être étudié en contexte scolaire, les enjeux statistiques liés à l’analyse des effets contextuels et enfin les différentes dimensions pouvant rendre compte des différences entre classes ou écoles. En nous appuyant sur cette première partie, nous détaillons dans un second temps les résultats des recherches ayant investigué le lien entre bien-être des élèves et pratiques des enseignants en organisant cet état de l’art autour de cinq catégories de pratiques. Les perspectives pour la recherche mais aussi pour la pratique sont évoquées en discussion.
Faire entrer des mondes en résonance
Authors: Messeri Lisa
Published: September 2021

Les planétologues ont la capacité de produire des savoirs sur des objets situés très loin de leur expérience du temps et de l’espace. Ceux-ci parviennent parfois, dans un contexte expérimental donné, à surmonter cette incommensurabilité en attribuant à la Terre le statut de planète analogue, substituable à d’autres mondes. Faire l’expérience de la Terre revient ainsi à faire l’expérience d’une autre planète. Quand certains scientifiques finissent par percevoir la Terre comme étrangère, ils ressentent une forme d’enthousiasme que nous désignons ici sous le terme de « résonance ». Il est rare de faire l’expérience totale de la résonance, mais les scientifiques ne ménagent pas leurs efforts pour s’y préparer afin de ne pas la manquer dans les brefs moments où elle se présente. Si la résonance permet aux scientifiques de faire l’expérience du lointain, le terme désigne aussi les moments où l’anthropologue entre en harmonie avec un objet qui lui semblait auparavant étranger. Ainsi, la résonance est un phénomène cognitif et émotionnel qui abolit la distance et transforme le semblable en même.
Using the quantity z(bq,m) in terms of general relativity
Authors: Arneth Borros
Published: September 2021

Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity describes gravitation through a deformation of space-time. However, there is a high degree of parallelism between the linear approximation of general relativity and Maxwell’s theory of electromagnetism. The first of Maxwell’s
laws allows one to derive Coulomb’s law and, therefore, the correct radius dependency of charge interaction. Both theories (general relativity and Maxwell’s theory) are absolutely equivalent to each other in the linear derivation. Therefore, mass and charge have analogous positions
and functions. This is the starting point for considering that it should be possible to combine both theories into one. To do so, the general theory of relativity has to be formulated for the quantity z, which is a complex number that combines mass and charge. In this way, it becomes
possible to combine general relativity and electromagnetism into one theory.
Understanding single-slit experiments on the basis of Galton board experiments
Authors: Wang Chong
Published: September 2021

In a single-slit experiment conducted for microparticles, the well-aligned rough structure of the slit wall can be viewed as a Galton board. Thus, when microparticles pass through the single slit, both the particle probability density (PPD) and particle direction of motion have a normal
distribution. Therefore, when the distance between the slit and the receiving film becomes large, particles with different directions of motion will separate into different particle groups. By the nature of a normal distribution, the PPD for any particle group should also be normal-distributed.
Obviously, between any two neighboring particle groups, there should be a valley in the PPD and thus the particle groups are observed as discrete fringes. All phenomena observed in the single-slit experiment can be explained reasonably well from the above viewpoint. In particular, analysis
shows that the PPD can be described by the square of the modulus of the average least action of particles at a given location.
The basic theory of bipolars existence and their role in the examination of electric and magnetic fields
Authors: Haghmoradi-Kermanshahi Farzad
Published: September 2021

This article claims that the universe is composed of very fine particles, which are billions of times smaller than electrons. These particles consist of one positive pole and one negative pole similar to protons and electrons (in terms of electrical charge), respectively. They are point
electric charges, which their movements and bending of their chain in space create magnetic fields and electromagnetic waves. These particles possess mass that verges on zero, due to their minute size. Then, by examining several physical phenomena, the presence of them will be proved.
Bell tests explained classically without quantum entanglement
Authors: Mamas Dean L.
Published: September 2021

Bell test experimental results can be classically explained as simply a trivial geometric effect, without any need to evoke any quantum phenomena such as entanglement. There is no instantaneous action-at-a-distance.
On the missing anisotropic space inside atoms in quantum mechanics
Authors: Guglinski W.
Published: September 2021

Schrödinger developed his famous equation from the standard wavelength. However, as demonstrated here, inside the atom, the electron does not move according to de Broglie-Einstein’s postulate λ = h/p, because the wavelength of the
electron’s motion varies with the distance to the nucleus. Therefore, Schrödinger’s equation does not quantify the real electron’s motion in atoms. Here, the equation of a variable wavelength for electron motion inside atoms is introduced. The calculation, applied to
the hydrogen atom, achieves energy level values very close to the experimental values. This successful result can provide a deeper understanding of the behavior of electrons in atoms and improve the fundamentals of quantum mechanics (QM). However, beyond the question concerning the postulate
λ = h/p, two other fundamental principles may be missing in modern QM, and they are: an anisotropic space inside atoms and a motion of the electron through a helical trajectory.
Towards a Smart Healthcare System
Authors: Fetjah Laila , Azbeg Kebira , Ouchetto Ouail , Andaloussi Said Jai
Published: September 2021

With the rapid development in smart medical devices, Internet of things has a large applicability in healthcare sector. The current system is based on a centralized communication with cloud servers. However, this architecture increases security and privacy risks. This paper describes an architecture of a smart healthcare system for remote patient monitoring. To ensure security and privacy, the architecture uses the Blockchain technology. For data analysis, smart contracts and artificial intelligence are used. The architecture is divided into three layers: smart medical devices layer, fog layer and cloud layer. To validate the proposed approach, a scenario based on diabetes management system is described. The architecture is applied to provide remote diabetic patients monitoring. The system could suggest treatments, generate proactive predictions and predict future complications as well as alerting physicians in case of emergency.
Theory-Based Problem Formulation and Ideation in mHealth
Authors: Jones Coquessa , Venable John R.
Published: September 2021

This article reports on an investigation into how to improve problem formulation and ideation in Design Science Research (DSR) within the mHealth domain. A Systematic Literature Review of problem formulation in published mHealth DSR papers found that problem formulation is often only weakly performed, with shortcomings in stakeholder analysis, patient-centricity, clinical input, use of kernel theory, and problem analysis. The study proposes using Coloured Cognitive Mapping for DSR (CCM4DSR) as a tool to improve problem formulation in mHealth DSR. A case study using CCM4DSR found that using CCM4DSR provided a more comprehensive problem formulation and analysis, highlighting aspects that, until CCM4DSR was used, weren’t apparent to the research team and which served as a better basis for mHealth feature ideation.
A RBHE a um passo do Bicentenário da Independência e no início de uma nova década
Authors: Cerecedo Alicia Civera , Nery Ana Clara Bortoleto , Cury Cláudia Engler , Orlando Evelyn de Almeida , Gondra José Gonçalves
Published: September 2021

2021 é um ano singular para a História da Educação no Brasil. Ele representa uma transição, uma mudança de ciclo que se concretiza com o último ano antes de completarmos o bicentenário de nossa independência política, coincidindo com o início de uma nova década. Trata-se de um momento muito apropriado para pensarmos a história que nos trouxe até aqui, enquanto somos provocados pelas questões que se apresentam e hoje se impõem a nós professores e pesquisadores. De fato, esse é um movimento já iniciado na RBHE em 2020, quando, por meio de um dossiê, a revista inaugurou uma série de debates sobre essa temática.
Simulation Analysis of Influence of Different Parameters on Sliding Failure and Compressive Failure of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer
Authors: Cao Jia Yun , Zhang Xiao Min , Chen Hong Bo , Jiang Yu
Published: September 2021

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) is an anisotropic material with outstanding tensile strength in the direction of axial but low compressive strength in the direction of radial, so the radial compressive failure and sliding failure are easy to occur in the practical application of compression and hanging wires. In this paper, the influence of different parameters on radial compressive failure and sliding failure is studied. The finite element method is used to simulate and analyze the CFRP and wedge clamp to find optimum condition parameters to make the CFRP neither sliding failure nor radial compressive failure. The parameters are as follows: interference between the CFRP and the inner wedge, friction coefficient between the CFRP and the inner wedge, angle of the wedge, inner wedge material elastic modulus. The results show that the most appropriate parameter is: the interference between 0.0236mm and 0.0252mm, the friction coefficient between 0.194 and 0.206, the wedge angle is greater than 1.75° and the elastic modulus of wedge material has little influence on the compressive failure and slippage failure of the CFRP.
Numerical Simulation on Dynamic Fracture of Glass Plate Fitted with Polymeric Film
Authors: Kojima Tomohisa , Suzuki Masahiro , Notomi Mitsuo
Published: September 2021

The impact resistance improvement is important for window glass to protect people from injury. Although it has been proved that the impact resistance of a glass plate can be improved easily by fitting a thin polymeric film, its mechanism has not been clarified yet. The purpose of this study is to clarify the reinforcing mechanism of the impact resistance of a glass plate by fitting a polymeric film. To clarify it, a numerical simulation model was built using ANSYS Autodyn to simulate the dynamic fracture of a glass plate fitted with a polymeric film. The simulation model and results were examined by comparing them to the experimental result in the previous study. The Johnson-Holmquist (JH2) damage model was used for the constitutive law of the glass plate. A polymeric film with 0.2 mm thickness (3% with the glass plate) was modeled at the non-impact surface of the glass plate. The nodes of the glass plate at the interface with the film connected the nodes of the film by perfect bonding. By comparing the simulation results to the experiment, it was indicated the importance of modeling the remaining fragments of the glass plate and the adhesive layer of the film in simulating the dynamic fracture of the glass plate fitted with polymeric film.
Quality Concept - Applicable Aspects for Management of Research Projects
Authors: Manolescu Daniela Alice , Ioana Adrian , Tufeanu Daniela , Nicolicescu Claudiu , Florea Bogdan , Juganaru Daniela Ionela , Ene Cezarina Bianca
Published: September 2021

The notion of quality is defined as the totality of the attributes and essential aspects by virtue of which one is what it is, distinguishing itself from the other things. The article has as its starting point the definition of quality according to SR EN ISO 9001:2015. This standard defines the quality like „the set of properties and features of a product or service that gives it the ability to meet the expressed and implied needs of the customers”. Our article treats three categories of expressed and implicit necessities: the expressed and implied needs of clients, as beneficiaries of Products/Work/Services (P/W/S); the expressed and implied necessities of an efficient production management; the expressed and implicit necessities of society as a whole. In the article we present and analyze the components of quality (decalogue of quality) and the correlations between them. The quality term involves two main aspects (components), namely: utility, expressed by degree of utility (this component quantifies the extent to which the P/W/S meets the customer's needs and consequently sells). Technical component (intrinsic), which refers strictly to the technical characteristics of P/W/S. It is obvious that there is mutual dependence between the two components of the concept of quality (biunivoc).
Analysis of Industrial Areas along European Inland Waterways
Authors: Benga Gabriel Constantin , Savu Danut , Savu Sorin Vasile , Olei Adrian Bebe , Ştefan Iulian
Published: September 2021

Significant industrial settlements along the main Europe inland waterways are going to be analysed based on NACE codes per port (maritime and inland) in ports and along the waterway. The industrial areas around ports have been analysed and different KPIs were developed, like distance from industrial areas for handling infrastructure, throughput or industrial segments. Furthermore, an analysys concerning the link between the length of the waterways and the land usage areas has been performed as well as the influnce of the population density on the land usage area ratio.
HIV, HCV and SARS-CoV-2: friends or foes? A case report
Authors: Garlatti Costa Elena , Mazzaro Cesare , Grembiale Alessandro , Berto Alessandro , De Rosa Rita , Grazioli Silvia , Tonizzo Maurizio
Published: September 2021

Data about co-infection of severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), HIV, and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are still scarce. We describe a patient hospitalized for sore throat, fatigue, and myalgia with a personal history of HIV and occult HBV infection. His antiretroviral therapy included bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide. The nasopharyngeal swab was positive for SARS-CoV-2 and laboratory testing showed acute HCV. Antiretroviral therapy was continued, but no specific therapy for SARS-CoV-2 was started. After 4 weeks, the nasopharyngeal swab resulted negative for SARS-CoV-2 and biochemical tests revealed undetectable HCV RNA with normalization of transaminases. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of acute HCV in a patient with HIV and SARS-CoV-2 co-infection.
Meta-analysis of pharmacist-led and pharmacist-physician intervention on blood pressure control
Authors: Memisoglu Merve , Çelik Yusuf
Published: September 2021

Effective intervention is a significant component in the improvement of blood pressure control and patient adherence. Blood pressure control includes different self-monitoring techniques, mobile health monitoring, or healthcare professionals’ interventions. This study aims to compare, analyze, and interpret the effectiveness of pharmacist-physician collaboration and pharmacist- led interventions. Meta-analysis was performed using MEDLINE via PubMed, EMBASE, EBSCO, Web of Science, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library databases between 2008-2018. Of the 51 relevant systematic reviews identified, 15 were of sufficient quality and included in the data synthesis. The breakdown of the 15 included 7 (n=2026) pharmacist and 8 pharmacist-physician interventions (n=2361). The impact of pharmacist-physician collaboration and pharmacist-led interventions on Systolic Blood Pressure was –8.22 (–11.01; –5.42) (P<0.01) and –7.68 (–9.30; –6.06) (P=0.35), respectively. On the other hand, similar correlation for Diastolic Blood Pressure for the impact of pharmacist-physician collaboration and pharmacist-led interventions was –3.55 (–4.54; –2.55) (P=0.49) and –2.58 (–3.76; –1.39) (P=0.24), respectively. These results suggest that both interventions are effective for blood pressure control. However, when two meta-analyses were compared, it was found that pharmacist-physician collaboration was more effective than pharmacist-led interventions. This finding highlights the importance of multidisciplinary approaches during blood pressure control procedures. When a holistic view is considered; especially cost-effectiveness, future studies must be diversified to encompass a broader context and impact analysis.
Cerebral microbleeds after COVID-19 infection: an Italian case report
Authors: Manelli Filippo , Cotelli Maria Sofia , Lodoli Giovanni , Bonetti Stefano , Turla Marinella
Published: September 2021

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Abstract Book of the XXVI Congresso Nazionale della Società Scientifica FADOI, 2-4 ottobre 2021
Authors: Manfellotto D.
Published: September 2021

Abstract Book of the XXVI Congresso Nazionale della Società Scientifica FADOI, 2-4 ottobre 2021.
The comparison of survival between active surveillance or watchful waiting and focal therapy for low-risk prostate cancer
Authors: Yuan Qi-Ming , Lin Tian-Hai , Jin Kun , Qiu Shi , Zhou Xiang-Hong , Jin Di , Li Jia-Kun , Yang Lu , Wei Qiang
Published: September 2021

To reduce treatment-related side effects in low-risk prostate cancer (PCa), both focal therapy and deferred treatments, including active surveillance (AS) and watchful waiting (WW), are worth considering over radical prostatectomy (RP). Therefore, this study aimed to compare long-term survival outcomes between focal therapy and AS/WW. Data were obtained and analyzed from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database. Patients with low-risk PCa who received focal therapy or AS/WW from 2010 to 2016 were included. Focal therapy included cryotherapy and laser ablation. Multivariate Cox proportional hazards models were used to compare overall mortality (OM) and cancer-specific mortality (CSM) between AS/WW and focal therapy, and propensity score matching (PSM) was performed to reduce the influence of bias and unmeasured confounders. A total of 19 292 patients with low-risk PCa were included in this study. In multivariate Cox proportional hazards model analysis, the risk of OM was higher in patients receiving focal therapy than those receiving AS/WW (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.35, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.02–1.79, P = 0.037), whereas no significant difference was found in CSM (HR = 0.98, 95% CI: 0.23–4.11, P = 0.977). After PSM, the OM and CSM of focal therapy and AS/WW showed no significant differences (HR = 1.26, 95% CI: 0.92–1.74, P = 0.149; and HR = 1.26, 95% CI: 0.24–6.51, P = 0.782, respectively). For patients with low-risk PCa, focal therapy was no match for AS/WW in decreasing OM, suggesting that AS/WW could bring more overall survival benefits.
Corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) versus combined CXL and femtosecond laser-assisted intracorneal ring segment implantation for the treatment of keratoconus
Authors: Ahmed Seham A. , Rashad Khalid M. , Elmassry Ahmed A. , Osman Ehab M.
Published: September 2021

Background

The corneal cross-linking procedure has been proven to be an effective method to treat and stabilize keratoconus progression, but early vision rehabilitation is still needed in patients.

Aim

The aim was to compare the results of the combined CXL and intrastromal corneal ring segment implantation procedure to that of the cross-linking-alone procedure in terms of visual acuity, refraction, and some corneal topographic parameters in keratoconic patients.

Design

This was a prospective, comparative, and interventional study.

Patients and methods

This study was carried out on 44 keratoconic patients (60 eyes) of both sexes who ranged from 18 to 36 years. Thirty eyes were subjected to the CXL-alone procedure and 30 eyes were subjected to the combined procedure. Measurements were performed in all patients preoperatively and at 3, 6 months, and 1 year postoperatively including unaided visual acuity, best-corrected visual acuity, refractive, and topographic outcomes.

Results

Through the entire study period, both procedures were safe and effective in treating and stabilizing keratoconus progression. Furthermore, the combined group showed additional improvements over the CXL group for the following: UDVA at 3 months (P=0.0028), best-corrected visual acuity at 1 year (P=0.011), refractive and keratometric astigmatism at all follow-up visits and corneal asphericity at 3 months (P=0.013) and 6 months (P=0.0221) of follow-up. No severe intraoperative or postoperative complications were observed during the entire study period in either group.

Conclusions

The combined procedure is safe and effective for earlier improvement of visual and refractive outcomes in addition to the corneal stabilizing effect.
Loss of visual function in diabetes mellitus
Authors: Konnakkodan Sanaa Mohammed , Stephen Valsa T. , Palpoo Rajeevan
Published: September 2021

Background:

Diabetes mellitus being a well-known cause for peripheral neuropathy, this study aims to detect visual pathway dysfunction in diabetics using contrast sensitivity as a subjective measure and visual-evoked potential (VEP) as an objective measure of visual pathway function.

Aims:

To compare contrast sensitivity and VEP in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus as compared with control and to find the correlation with glycemic level.

Materials and Methodology:

This was a comparative study conducted at a tertiary eye care center. After detailed ophthalmological evaluation, contrast sensitivity and VEP of 40 patients with diabetes (20 with retinopathy and 20 without retinopathy) were compared with suitable control. Data were analyzed using the SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solutions) version 18 using the independent sample t-test and ANOVA.

Results:

There was reduction of mean contrast sensitivity in diabetics as compared to nondiabetics. Contrast sensitivity was better in diabetics without retinopathy as compared to diabetics with retinopathy. There was prolongation of P100 latencies and reduction of P100 amplitudes among diabetics as compared to non-diabetics and among those with diabetic retinopathy as compared to those with normal fundus. Reduced contrast sensitivity and reduction of P100 amplitudes were seen among those with poor glycemic control.

Conclusion:

There was evidence of reduction of contrast sensitivity and alteration of VEP in patients with diabetes even before reduction in visual acuity giving evidence of visual pathway dysfunction in diabetes mellitus. This may also be affected by the glycemic status of the patient.
Difference Analysis of Accumulated Degree-Day Samples in Different Regions of China
Authors: Zhu Weihao , Zhai Xiandun , Yang Mengzi , Qian Maosheng , Zhang Zhenhui , Mo Yaonan
Published: September 2021

Background:

Accumulated degree-days (ADD) refers to the temperature value and time within a certain period. More and more attention has been paid to the ADD in the study of postmortem interval (PMI) estimation.

Aim and Objective:

This study is to confirm whether ADD is applicable in China.

Materials and Methods:

We collected meteorological data of 10 different regions in China for 12 months, analyzed the distribution characteristics of ADD in different regions at different time periods, and tested the two ADD calculation methods (accumulated hourly temperature and accumulated daily average temperature), in an attempt to establish a more precise calculation method of ADD.

Results:

The results show that when the yearly or monthly effective temperature data is taken as the research object, the law of daily ADD mean value gradually decreases from south to north, and the average value of accumulated hourly temperature at each region is larger than the average value of accumulated daily average temperature (the difference was significant). In addition, in different periods of each day, ADD obtained at different regions is different, and the variation of its specific gravity also has a north-south difference. We take the daily average temperature as the independent variable and accumulated hourly temperature as the linear equation fitted by the dependent variable, showing a good linear relationship (0.992 ≤ R2 ≤ 0.999). At the same time, we also identify that extra caution should be exercised when using ADD in some special regions (such as Lhasa) or during the cold season of some regions. It may be unrealistic to attempt divide daily ADD into equal parts and accurately estimate PMI to a certain hour on the day of the crime. However, accurate estimation of PMI can be improved by dividing ADD on the day of the crime according to proportion of different periods and checking the time period of the final ADD value.

Conclusion:

At present, the study results on ADD need to be further developed. our study provides a preliminary research basis for the future establishment of an unified, simple, accurate, and suitable for the ADD model in China.
Deceptive Forensics and the “Generalized” Negation of the Evidences
Authors: YaPing Qi
Published: September 2021

Deceptive interrogation, undercover investigation, special information, and covert spying may be used as deceptive evidentiary acts. By Article 52 of the Criminal Procedure Law, these methods must undergo the examination of the admissibility of evidence in the trial stage. How interpretate obtaining evidence by deception such judicial postmortem review should include the necessity of investigation and the legality of investigation. The sources of information examined should not only be limited to the defendant's confession and prosecution files but also include the evidence of personal testimony, intelligence sources, and material evidence sources, especially the appropriate presentation of investigation files. In a case, the necessity, possibility, and possibility of distortion of the means of obtaining evidence determine whether the specific evidence has the legality of evidence. Documents must be able to truthfully reflect the implementation process of specific evidence in the case.
Hyponatremic encephalopathy
Authors: Gala Hasmukh Chapsi
Published: September 2021

Hyponatremia of mild-to-moderate degree is commonly seen in dengue infection. Severe hyponatremia with encephalopathy in dengue infection is rarely seen. Two cases of dengue shock syndrome presented with severe hyponatremia and hyponatremic encephalopathy. Following correction of hyponatremia, sensorium normalized in both cases. Serum sodium levels should be checked and monitored in patients of dengue fever, especially with altered sensorium, as early recognition and management of such hyponatremia can prevent serious morbidity and even mortality.
Calmodulinopathy in inherited arrhythmia syndromes
Authors: Tsai Wen-Chin , Chen Peng-Sheng , Rubart Michael
Published: September 2021

Calmodulin (CaM) is a ubiquitous intracellular calcium sensor that controls and regulates key cellular functions. In all vertebrates, three CaM genes located on separate chromosomes encode an identical 149 amino acid protein, implying an extraordinarily high level of evolutionary importance and suggesting that CaM mutations would be possibly fatal. Inherited arrhythmia syndromes comprise a spectrum of primary electrical disorders caused by mutations in genes encoding ion channels or associated proteins leading to various cardiac arrhythmias, unexplained syncope, and sudden cardiac death. CaM mutations have emerged as an independent entity among inherited arrhythmia syndromes, referred to as calmodulinopathies. The most common clinical presentation associated with calmodulinopathy is congenital long QT syndrome, followed by catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, both of which significantly increase the possibility of repeated syncope, lethal arrhythmic events, and sudden cardiac death, especially in young individuals. Here, we aim to give an overview of biochemical and structural characteristics of CaM and progress toward updating current known CaM mutations and associated clinical phenotypes. We also review the possible mechanisms underlying calmodulinopathy, based on several key in vitro studies. We expect that further experimental studies are needed to explore the complexity of calmodulinopathy.
Children’s Nutritional Rehabilitation Program in Beira, Mozambique: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Calgaro Serena , Isidoris Valentina , Girotto Cristian , Chhaganlal Kajal , Moiane Jorge , Putoto Giovanni , Da Dalt Liviana , Trevisanuto Daniele , Verlato Giovanna , Pizzol Damiano
Published: September 2021

Malnutrition is still a major public health issue in sub-Saharan Africa and Mozambique. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the adherence to the nutritional rehabilitation program (NRP) and its impact on the growth of malnourished children in Beira, Mozambique. The secondary aim was to verify the prevalence of HIV infection in malnourished children at the time of admission to the NRP. A retrospective observational study in Beira Central Hospital and 10 health centers in Beira, Mozambique, was conducted. All children 0 to 5 years of age with acute malnutrition admitted to the outpatient services of the NRP from March 2016 until February 2017 were included in the study. A total of 1,231 children with the following characteristics have been enrolled: 58% female; 33% severely malnourished; and 16.5% HIV-positive. Of the 198 (21.7%) children who completed the program, 177 (89.4%) recovered from malnutrition and 21 (10.6%) did not. Ten (1.1%) were hospitalized and 706 (77.2%) dropped out of the program. Among children who completed the program, the median weight-for-length and weight-for-height z-scores at admission were ≥ −3 and < −2; at discharge, these median z-scores were ≥ −1 (P < 0.001). Children with HIV infection and who were male had a higher prevalence of severe acute malnutrition (P < 0.001). Weight gain was found to be significant after 23 days (P = 0.004) of consuming supplements (ready-to-use therapeutic food). A diagnosis of the degree of malnutrition was accurate at admission for 70.5%; at discharge, this diagnosis was accurate for 67.2%. The NRP seems to be successful if correctly followed, even if it is limited by adherence problems. However, its effectiveness requires further investigation.
О некоторых мерах по снижению судебной нагрузки как важнейшем условии повышения качества экономического правосудия
Authors: Гладков И.Е.
Published: September 2021

О некоторых мерах по снижению судебной нагрузки как важнейшем условии повышения качества экономического правосудия
В статье рассматривается актуальная на данный момент проблема, связанная с негативной тенденцией увеличения нагрузки на судей. На основе статистических данных автор показывает неравномерность распределения судебной работы между арбитражными апелляционными судами. Также описаны примерные пути решения данной проблемы, не предполагающие больших финансовых затрат и требующие законодательного урегулирования.
Обращение взыскания на единственное жилье гражданина в процедуре несостоятельности (банкротства)
Authors: Уддина В.З.
Published: September 2021

В настоящей статье рассматриваются вопросы, связанные с обращением взыскания на единственное жилое помещение должника в рамках дела о несостоятельности (банкротстве) гражданина. Автором исследуются действующие нормативные положения в разрезе целей и задач, при поиске баланса интересов кредиторов, арбитражного управляющего и должника.
Prediction of Labor Activity Recognition in Construction with Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Karatas Ibrahim , BUDAK Abdulkadir
Published: September 2021

It is essential that the control and management of the work of labors in construction project management is effective. In this study, it is aimed to building artificial intelligence models to recognition on activities in a construction work to effectively utilization project management and control. In accordance with this purpose, 3-axis accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer data were obtained from the labors through the sensor to predict the activities determined for a construction work. These raw data were made compliance for the model by going through a series of preprocessing applications. These data are trained and modeled with basic machine learning algorithms logistic regression, SVC, DT and KNN algorithms. According to the results of the analysis, the best prediction was obtained with the SVC algorithm with an accuracy of 90%. In other algorithms, respectively, 87% accuracy was contrived in the KNN algorithm, and approximately 80% accuracy in the logistic regression and DT algorithms. According to these values, it has been observed that the activities performed in a construction work can be estimated at a high rate. In this way, at the construction sites, it can be automatically determined which work the laborer do at a certain accuracy rate.
TECHNO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF AN OFF-GRID HYBRID ENERGY SYSTEM WITH HOMER PRO
Authors: AKAN Ahmet Erhan
Published: September 2021

The decrease in fossil-based energy sources and increasing environmental problems increase the tendency to renewable energy sources day by day. The potential of renewable energy sources differs according to the region where the energy will be produced. For this reason, it is crucial to conduct a good feasibility study that deals with the selected systems from a technical and economic point of view before making an investment decision on energy conversion systems based on renewable energy sources.

In this study, the most suitable equipment and capacities were investigated by examining the techno-economic analysis of a hybrid system created with wind-solar renewable energies for a detached house, which is considered off-grid, in a rural area of Tekirdağ province (40o58.7ı N, 27o30.7ı E). Investigations were carried out using the HOMER Pro (Hybrid Optimization Model for Electric Renewable) program. The wind and solar energy potential of Tekirdağ province were obtained from the NASA renewable energy resources database added to the HOMER Pro program. The daily electricity requirement of the sample house was chosen as 11.27 kWh, and the current peak electrical load was chosen as 2.39 kW. A wind turbine is connected to the AC busbars, solar collectors and battery group connected to the DC busbars, and a converter that converts energy between AC and DC busbars in the energy conversion system. In order to determine the optimum capacities of the system elements, 27486 different simulations were performed by HOMER Pro. The selection of the most suitable system among these was determined according to the lowest net present cost (NPC) value. In addition, the energy production capacities that will occur in the case of different wind speeds were also investigated. Accordingly, the system to be installed with a solar panel with a capacity of 6.25 kW, PV-MPPT with a capacity of 1 kW, 2 wind turbines with a capacity of 1 kW, 8 Lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 6V-167 Ah, and a converter with a capacity of 2.5 kW has been determined will generate electrical energy of 5433 kWh per year. In addition, it has been determined that 61.8% of this produced energy will be obtained from solar energy and 38.2% from wind energy, and the simple payback period of the investment will be 14 years. It is thought that this study will provide valuable information to researchers and investors.
Polemical Comparisons in the Apology against the Christian Religion by Muhamad Alguazir (c. 1610)
Authors: Wiegers Gerard , García-Arenal Mercedes
Published: September 2021

This essay analyses the comparisons made in the Apology against the articles of the Christian Religion by Muhamad Alguazir (c. 1610). Alguazir, a Morisco from Pastrana (Spain), was one of the Moriscos living at the court of sultan Mawlay Zaydan (1608–1627). The polemical treatise he wrote was sent to Maurice of Orange shortly after the conclusion of a treaty of friendship between Zaydan and the Dutch (in 1610) and translated into Latin. The polemic had a two-pronged later influence: on European debates about the Trinity; and it was used by Anti-Trinitarians and by German Lutherans in their polemics against them, on the one hand, and by Moriscos living in Tunis, viz. the expelled Toledan Morisco Juan Pérez aka Ibrahim Taybili, on the other. We study the transformations that the polemic underwent according to the translations and the religious transfers.