bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Depression and anxiety may be cause or effect of attacks in hereditary angioedema
Authors: ÖZDEN Güzin , BANKİR Mehmet
Published: December 2021

Introduction: The study aims to determine the depression and anxiety levels of patients with hereditary angioedema using the Beck depression inventory(BDI), Beck anxiety inventory (BAI) and to compare the results with the patients' demographic characteristics, the number of attacks, attack types, and healthy controls.Methods: 60 hereditary angioedema patients and 60 healthy controls were included in the study. The demographic characteristics of the patients, the total number of attacks/months before treatment, the number of attacks according to the localization of the attacks, and the number of attacks/month after treatment were filled in retrospectively from their hospital records. BDI and BAI were used for anxiety and depression levels.Results: Median BAI (11 vs 5; p=0.001) and BDI (11 vs 7; p=0.024) in HAE patients, the ratio of patients with moderate anxiety (21.7% vs 1.7%; p=0.001) and the ratio of patients with severe anxiety (8.3% vs. 0%; p=0.001) were compared to the control group, was high. There was no statistically significant difference between the number of attacks under treatment and the BAI and BDI scores. A positive correlation was found between the number of untreated attacks and the number of attacks under treatment and the BAI score (r=0.759; p=0.001) and BDI score (r=0.599; p=0.001).Conclusions: Due to the high prevalence of depression and anxiety in HAE patients, health care providers should be attentive of this comorbidity and refer patients to mental health specialists, when needed.Keywords: Hereditary Angioedema, Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory
Personality as an ecology of values
Authors:   University of Belgrade (Serbia), Fatić Aleksandar
Published: December 2021

The paper examines the concept of individual and collective value identities based an emotionalist understanding of values. The main perspective it discusses is one where emotions are the most important practical instruments for the clarification of individual and collective values. The argument implies that moral emotions are not irrational, but have a logic of their own which can reliably pinpoint the persons’ value system; emotions are thus crucial building blocks of an ethics which is able to enhance personal and moral identity. This particular ecology of moral emotions is pivotal in crisis periods, such as the global pandemics, wars or system crashes, either economic, or political, security, diplomatic or cultural. In the current circumstances, where the already shaken individual and collective values throughout the world have been shaken by the Covid 19 pandemic, understanding identities as fundamentally couched in moral emotions may be critical to saving our cultures and our legacies of social and moral capital.
Human rights as a legal fiction and sociocultural value
Authors:   The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Ershov Yuri
Published: December 2021

The article is focused on studying the philosophical and legal nature of fundamental human rights and freedoms, which are interpreted as natural and inherent in a person from birth. It is shown that the “naturalness” of rights and freedoms is a legal fiction. In reality, natural rights and freedoms have a sociocultural, that is, “artificial” character. They strengthen the achieved level of guarantees of individual freedom and humanity in public relations.
Eliminasi Endosimbion Wolbachia sp. pada Nyamuk Aedes albopictus dengan Antibiotik Tetrasiklin
Authors: Kusmintarsih Endang Srimurni , Darsono Darsono , Riwidiharso Edy , Rokhmani Rokhmani , Ambarningrum Trisnowati , S Endang Ariyani
Published: December 2021

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a disease caused by the dengue virus which is transmitted through the bite of the Aedes mosquito. Aedes aegypti, which is known as the primary vector of dengue virus, is naturally not infected by Wolbachia sp. endosymbiont, while Ae. albopictus which is a secondary vector naturally infected with Wolbachia sp. The Wolbachia sp. known to inhibit the transmission of Dengue virus, to study the mechanism, it is necessary to eliminate Wolbachia sp. from Ae. albopictus, then infects the Ae. albopictus with the Dengue virus. The aim of the study was to determine the ability of tetracycline antibiotics to eliminate Wolbachia sp. from the Ae. albopictus mosquito. Ae. albopictus eggs was obtained in the Ciamis area by survey method using ovitrap which was installed outside the house. The Ae. albopictus eggs are then incubated in the laboratory and reared until they become adult mosquitoes. Mosquitoes were treated with sugar feeding which had been given tetracycline 0.25mg/ml every two days alternated with blood feed. Detection of the presence of Wolbachia sp. on mosquitoes carried out in first to third generations by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method using Wsp-specific primers. The results showed that the first to third generation mosquitoes were still infected with Wolbachia sp. This shows that the dose of tetracycline antibiotics used has not been able to eliminate Wolbachia sp. from the Ae. albopictus mosquito.
Dampak Trichinella sp. dalam Daging Babi Terhadap Kesehatan Masyarakat
Authors: Zelpina Engki , Setyani Evie , Wardhana Vinsen Willy
Published: December 2021

Trichinellosis/Trichinosis is one of the most common zoonotic parasites in the world caused by infection with Trichinella nematodes. The infection occurs after the larvae have been eaten in the muscles of the infected animal. Due to its spread and spread, several outbreaks of trichinosis have occurred around the world, which has caused serious public health problems. The main risk factor for trichinosis is the consumption of raw or undercooked meat from pigs and hunted meat. In the first stage of infection, adults nematode in the intestine can cause transient gastroenteritis, but the most serious symptoms are associated with the larval formation and muscle migration. a study conducted in India to investigate at the clinical and biochemical profile of Trichinella infection stated that clinical symptoms first appeared at 2-3 weeks after consuming pork and the symptoms would gradually disappear at 4-5 weeks, but there were also some who experienced myalgia. Supervision and implementing proper biosecurity in livestock areas by monitoring and surveillance of the risk of Trichinella infection in pig products and their derivatives as well as preventing transmission to humans.
Kajian Entomologi dalam Mendukung Pengendalian Malaria melalui Program Flying Health Care (FHC) di Kabupaten Yahukimo, Provinsi Papua
Authors: Ramadhani Tri , Amirullah Amirullah , Rahmat Rahmat
Published: December 2021

Flying Health Care is one of the programs of the Ministry of Health to accelerate the elimination of malaria in an integrated manner, especially in the Yahukimo Regency. The purpose of this activity is to describe the role of entomological aspects in malaria control efforts. The data includes cases of malaria, mosquitoes and Anopheles larvae, breeding place, and vector control efforts. Data was collected by observation, survey, and secondary data analysis. The results of the study show that malaria cases rank first out of 10 diseases in health facilities. Malaria cases were more common occurred at the age of 10-19 years, male and near to health facilities. Breeding places in the form of swamps and puddles in the environment around patients with water depths ranging from 5-30 cm. There is no entomological data at the district level or at Puskesmas Aplim. Ongoing vector control efforts are in the form of distributing insecticide-treated mosquito nets. Insecticide mosquito nets have not been fully distributed to the community, this is constrained by the existing infrastructure in health care facilities. Vector control efforts should be supported by the results of entomological surveys and it is important to do socialization on how to use and maintain mosquito nets at the time of mosquito net distribution.
Editorial: Scientific, managerial and political debate in corporate governance and sustainability
Authors: Del Baldo Mara
Published: December 2021

The articles published in this issue address interesting corporate governance and sustainability-related topics, by focusing on key themes that are currently at the centre of the scientific, managerial, and political debate. The contributions included in this issue outline a stimulating picture in terms of theoretical constructs and empirical research approaches adopted by the authors, and share a common file rouge since they are grounded on the relationship between non-financial disclosure and firm performance and the role of the governance in fostering transparency and sustainability-oriented strategies in a complex and adverse scenario.
Respiratory physiotherapy in patients with Cystic Fibrosis and upper limb deep vein thrombosis
Authors: Israeli Tomer , Eisenstadt Iris , Shoseyov David , Armoni Shoshana , Gileles-Hillel Alex , Cremisi Galit , Cohen-Cymberknoh Malena , Breuer Oded
Published: December 2021

We report physiotherapy management of two patients with severe cystic
fibrosis (CF) lung disease and upper limb deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
These patients were admitted due to a pulmonary exacerbation. Following
peripherally inserted central catheters they were diagnosed with an
upper limb DVT. Due to their underlying lung disease, physiotherapy was
mandatory for improvement. However, the DVT and anticoagulation
treatment raised concerns for pulmonary emboli and hemoptysis. A
framework for physiotherapy management in these patients, using a set of
precautions and restrictions to maintain airway clearance while
minimizing risk for pulmonary emboli and hemoptysis, was established.
Using these set of instructions, the patients experienced no major
adverse event while maintaining sufficient airway clearance to allow
respiratory improvement. These precautions were continued until the
upper limb DVTs resolved. To our knowledge there are currently no
guidelines nor expert opinions available. Therefore, this framework can
help guide physiotherapy management.
To fight or to flee? -- a systematic review of ectopic pregnancy management during Covid-19.
Authors: Morin Amelie , Sideris Michail , Platts Sophie , Palamarchuk Tetyana , Odejinmi Funlayo
Published: December 2021

Background: Concerns about virus spread during surgery contributed to
changes in the clinical management of ectopic pregnancies (EP) during
the COVID19 pandemic. Objective: To compare published data on EP
management prior versus during the COVID-19 pandemic and evaluate any
difference in the management, rupture rate and complications where Early
Pregnancy Unit (EPU) structures exist. Search strategy: We performed a
systematic review of the literature using a keyword strategy based on
our PICO criteria. Selection criteria: We included studies which
recruited women diagnosed with ectopic pregnancy and compared the
management during and prior the COVID-19 pandemic peak. Data collection
and Analysis: Three independent reviewers screened the literature and
extracted the data. Meta-analysis of the data was performed on Revman.
Main Results: Our search yielded 34 studies; 12 were included in our
meta-analysis (3122 women). We found no difference in the type of
management of EP between the pre-Covid and Covid cohorts [2714 women,
OR 0.99(0.63-1.55), p=0.96, I2=77%]. We observed a non-statistically
significant reduction of surgical management within the EPU branch
([OR 0.47(0.19-1.13), p=0.09, I2=81%]). There was no difference in
the ectopic rupture rate in units with EPU [OR= 0.66 (0.33-1.31),
p=0.24, I2=37%]. In contrast, in non-EPU (NPEU) the risk of ruptured
EP [OR=2.86(1.84-4.46), p<0.01 I2=13%] and complications
[OR=1.69(1.23-2.31), p=0.001, I2=45%] were increased. Conclusions:
The worldwide trend was not reflected in the UK suggesting that EPU may
have contributed to prompt diagnosis and safe management of EP. Funding:
No funding was received. Keywords: ectopic pregnancy, COVID 19,
meta-analysis, early pregnancy unit
Approaches to Eradicate Absolute Poverty in Guangdong Province, the People’s Republic of China
Authors:   Former director of the International Financial Cooperation Office of Guangdong Provincial Department of Finance, Wu Jinhua
Published: December 2021

This paper focuses on measures adopted by Guangdong Province in the People’s Republic of China to eradicate absolute poverty by the end of 2020.
Enhancing interactive graph representation learning for review-based item recommendation
Authors: Shen Guojiang , Tan Jiajia , Liu Zhi , Kong Xiangjie
Published: December 2021

Collaborative filtering has been successful in the recommendation systems of various scenarios, but it is also hampered by issues such as cold start and data sparsity. To alleviate the above problems, recent studies have attempted to integrate review information into models to improve accuracy of rating prediction. While most of the existing models respectively utilize independent module to extract the latent feature representation of user reviews and item reviews, ignoring the correlation between the latent features, which may fail to capture the similarity of user preferences and item attributes hidden in different review text. On the other hand, the graph neural network can realize the information interaction in high dimensional space through deep architecture, which has been extensively studied in many fields. Therefore, in order to explore the high dimensional relevance between users and items hidden in the review information, we propose a new recommendation model enhancing interactive graph representation learning for review-based item recommendation, named IGRec. Specifically, we construct the user-review-item graph with users/items as nodes and reviews as edges. We further add the connection of the user-user and the item-item to the graph by meta-path of user-item-user and item-user-item. Then we utilize the attention mechanism to fuse edges information into nodes and apply the multilayer graph convolutional network to learn the high-order interactive information of nodes. Finally, we obtain the final embedding of user/item and adopt the factorization machine to complete the rating prediction. Experiments on the five real-world datasets demonstrate that the proposed IGRec outperforms the state-of-the-art baselines.
Modelling of gas-particle partitioning of PAHs according to ab/adsorption approach
Authors: Vojinovic-Miloradov Mirjana , Turk-Sekulic Maja , Ignjatovic Lazar , Krajinovic Smilja , Adamovic Dragan , Radonic Jelena
Published: December 2021

The new approach of the study was to assess the consistency between the gas?particle partition coefficients of 16 EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) predicted by the Dachs?Eisenreich ab/adsorption model and the experimental results obtained within the field measurements. A total number of 29 air samples was obtained at 9 locations in Serbia. High volume air sampler was applied, with quartz filters for collecting the atmospheric particles and polyurethane foam filters (PUF) for retaining the free gas molecules of PAHs. The results predicted by the model and the experimental data were compared. The deviations between the measured and predicted f (fraction) values were less than one order of magnitude for Flo, Phe, Ant, Flu, Pyr, B(a)A and Chr. For the PAHs with high molecular mass, B(b)F, B(k)F, B(a)P, I(1,2,3-cd)P, D(ah)A and B(ghi)P, very good agreement was confirmed, except for the data measured at the Oil refinery in Pancevo. The applied model underestimated the concentrations of PAHs in gasphase for the low-molecular mass PAHs.
Tasarım Eksantrikliği İçin Alternatif Bir Öneri
Authors: AKYÜREK Osman
Published: December 2021

Bu çalışmada, burulma düzensizliğini yeniden dikkate almak için frekans oranı ve etkili dönme yarıçapı tanımını içeren alternatif tasarım eksantriklik formülü önerilmiştir. Bu amaçla, aynı kat planı ve yapı elemanlarına sahip bir, üç ve beş katlı binaların iki yönlü burulma etkisi altında deprem yer hareketinin çift yönlü spektrum analizleri yapılarak yukarıda adı geçen binalar Türkiye Bina Deprem Yönetmeliği (TBDY-2018) tasarımına göre incelenmiştir. Bu çerçevede, elde edilen sonuçlar, TBDY-2018 tasarım parametreleri ile karşılaştırılmıştır. Karşılaştırılan sonuçlara göre, ek dışmerkezliğin her bir kattaki burulma rijitliği ve dönme ile doğru orantılı olduğu saptanmıştır. Bir başka deyişle, yapının plandaki burulma etkisinin çoğalması depremin yapıya etkidiği yöndeki ek dışmerkezlikte bir artışa neden olmuştur. Ayrıca, önerilen yönteme göre ek dışmerkezlik etkisi tek katlı bina için spektrum analiz sonucuyla neredeyse aynıyken bu durum üç ve beş katlı binalarda ise yaklaşık olarak %12-%15 arasında daha az bulunmuştur. Sonuç olarak önerilen yöntem ek dışmerkezlik etkisini tahmin etmede mevcut yönetmeliğe göre daha başarılı olduğu görülmüştür.
Multidisciplinary Approach to Complicated Crown-root Fracture Treatment: A Case Report
Authors: Alves MD , Tateyama MA , Pavan NNO , Queiroz AF , Nunes MCP , Endo MS
Published: December 2021

Treatment of complicated crown-root fractures is one of the most challenging within the various types of dental trauma and requires a multidisciplinary approach. This paper reports the complicated crown-root fracture of a maxillary right central incisor, in which there was esthetic, functional, and biologic (endodontic and biologic width invasion) involvement. A 15-year-old male patient presented to the dental clinic one month after suffering trauma with a complicated crown-root fracture on tooth 8. The patient had previously undergone endodontic treatment and was sent to have periodontal surgery to reestablish the biological width on the palatal surface. Following the surgery, a fiberglass post was cemented, and the fragment was reattached. This approach allows the exposure of the cervical margin, adequate isolation, and subsequent fragment reattachment in the same clinical appointment. Fragment reattachment is a viable approach as it is a simple and conservative procedure that restores the natural esthetic of the tooth and has superior resistance compared to a composite restoration. The patient’s cooperation in understanding the limitations of the treatment and maintaining adequate oral hygiene are very important to achieving a good prognosis of the case. After a 2-year clinical and radiographic follow-up period, the clinical protocol was found to be successful, and the tooth remained functional, esthetically favorable and asymptomatic.
Uncertainty in the New Appearance of a New Strain of Covid-19 in the World. Lethal or Non-Lethal?
Authors: Sacasa Escala Jonathan Gabriel
Published: December 2021

In the UK, a new variant called SARS-CoV-2 VUI was discovered. This variant is defined by the spread of a mutation of the SARS-CoV-2 peak protein (S). The S gene encodes the spike glycoprotein, which binds to host ACE2 receptors and is required for the initiation of infection.
Patient Safety and Unplanned Extubation in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Analytical Observational Study
Authors: Rossi Ribeiro Elaine
Published: December 2021

Introduction: Unplanned extubation (UE) is characterized by the removal or displacement of the endotracheal tube (ETT). Objectives: To analyze the incidence of unplanned extubation, characterize the most prevalent cases of unplanned extubation and analyze an extubation protocol. Methodology: This study is characterized as an analytical observational study design, performed in two stages: field research to collect and analyze data from medical records and analysis of the NPE protocol used by a large hospital. Results: In the collected medical records, rates of 7.75 UE/100 days of MV for general and surgical ICU and 4.68 UE/100 days of MV for cardiopediatric ICU were found. The female gender was predominant in the group of patients evaluated and the cause of unknown origin was the most prevalent. We identified 19 unplanned extubations in the general and surgical ICU, and 9 episodes of unplanned extubation in the cardiopediatric ICU, 28 occurrences. For the protocol evaluation the AGREE II instrument was used and the following scores were obtained: domain 1 with 85.19%; domain 2 with 72.22%; domain 3 with 35.42%; domain 4 with 96.30%; domain 5 with 76.39% and domain 6 with 100%. The general score of the protocol evaluation was grade four. Conclusion: The data presented can be of great benefit for prevention, identification and early intervention of UE episodes in pediatric patients with higher risk factors.
Exploring Health Technology Management Relevance to Safety and Quality in Hospital Care
Authors: Hernandez Narino Arialys
Published: December 2021

Technology management is a key issue for innovation and quality in health care sector, which, in turn, implies effectiveness and safety considerations. It is valuable, to explore the influence of technology to safety management and quality in health environment, and so to dig into what topics arise from this relationship. The purpose of this study is to explore the relevance of Health Technology Management to safety and quality in health organizations from health professional’s perceptions and scientific evolution perspectives. Methodology and Theoretical Orientation: An exploratory based qualitative study was conducted. A semi-structured interview was administered to health professionals with professional and academic experience in clinical settings in Matanzas territory. There were selected the main issues raised from professional’s opinions. Additionally, there was examined the scientific development of this subject by means of a review of research documents published in Sciencedirect and Scielo databases. Findings: Main views were similar as to technology use, assessment and innovation impact on human errors, how they may condition clinical and therapeutic practices, health recovery as well as a risky care environment for patients and personnel. Conclusion & Significance: It is confirmed the importance of health technology management to safety and quality of health care as well as research.
Saga of Covid 19 Vaccination
Authors: K Suresh
Published: December 2021

Covid 19 Pandemic hit 219 countries and territories of the world since the first human cases of COVID-19 were identified in Wuhan, the capital of the province of Hubei in China in December 2019. Initial Pandemic management strategy included Testing and confirming by laboratory tests namely RTPCR / Rapid antigen tests, treating with antivirals and corticosteroids and complications as they manifested, tracking contacts, promoting use of masks, handwashing, and respiratory etiquette. The world scientist delivered several excellent options within a year a significant achievement in the Public Health History. Now every country is tripping over itself in trying to get vaccinated their population as an additional strategy to achieve immunity and prevent grievous effects both on health and economy of the country. But there are also attempts to cut the line, and cutthroat competition with an adverse impact on low and middle socio-economic countries. Vaccinating a huge adult population is a complex process for want of experience even in advanced countries, especially for newly Introduced vaccines like COVID-19 vaccination and reaching the required coverage of at least 70% of the population for developing herd immunity will take 1-2 years. It is desirable for countries to share lessons learned from rollout to benefit from each other’s experiences. Initial experimentations with varieties of vaccine available, vaccine logistics, different strategies to scale up the expansion starting from high-risk population, aftereffects following Immunization (AEFI) and their management as the vaccines are released for emergency use. This should be taken as an opportunity for strengthening broader immunization and health systems to resolve existing weaknesses and to meet future needs for robust essential health services. Appropriate communication on the benefit-risk profile of COVID-19 vaccines remains crucial to maintain confidence in immunization programmes and to avoid vaccine hesitancy. Vaccine hesitancy takes different forms for different people. For some, there is blanket scepticism and for others, it is a more specific distrust of Big Pharma. There will be some others who are naturally cautious of anything new and sudden. They need a lot of re-assurance before being able to accept the vaccine. Social media is giving wrong information about the vaccine and there are many avid followers of the same. Immunization is a global public good, with a significant segment of non- enthusiastic people. Therefore, every country must ensure universal and equitable access to safe, efficacious, and affordable vaccines, optimal use of vaccines, medicines, and diagnostics
Analysis of Covid-19 Situations in Davanagere District, Karnataka
Authors: Devagappanavar Gulappa
Published: December 2021

Background: According to CDC, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by a new coronavirus which was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Although most people who have COVID-19 have mild symptoms, it can also cause severe illness and even death. Some groups, including older adults and people who have certain underlying medical conditions, are at increased risk of severe illness. On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak. The new name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. Objectives: Analysis of COVID 19 data in the Davanagere district from April 2020 to August 2020. Methods: In this current study the secondary data is obtained from the Official Website of Government of Karnataka, Covid-19 Informational Portal – Media Bulletin. By using different indicators Davanagere district COVID data is further used to calculate Attack rate, Case fatality rate and complete case fatality rate. Results: In this study it is found that, in the month of April there were no COVID positive cases reported till fourth week of month, by fourth week, total two positive cases were reported the first case being encountered on 28th April 2020, with discharge of those patient in the end of the month. The attack rate has steeped up from 8.018 to 355.74 per one lakh population i.e. about 44 times more than initial months of pandemic. The strict preventive measures were followed by public and government too. So the prevalence rate is less in May, June and went on increasing once the unlocking is done. In summer the total positive cases steeping up from 2 cases to 154 total positive cases for the month April to May, and there is steady in rise of total positive cases for the month June with total positive cases of 153. In the beginning of summer there were fewer cases as pandemic was just begun and chances of transmission were very less. As monsoon appeared in June last week there is surge in total positive cases. With added burden of Unlock 1.0 phase, as public started moving out from home without any freak of infection. Conclusion: In this study it is found that due to strict nationwide lockdown and social distancing, hygiene practices among the Davanagere people has made it possible to restrict the spread of covid among the people, although the international immigration of Davanagere residents lead to transmission of infection. Further removal of lockdown after three months has lead to three fold spread of disease. Also there is rise in death rate, attack rate and case fatality in Davanagere district
A Perspective on How Coronavirus Commenced and its Disruptive Impact on Global Economy
Authors: Kumar Jaiswal Ajit
Published: December 2021

This COVID-19 pandemic has a colossal impact on individuals as well as society. The discipline of health economics has grown significantly in recent years and new methodologies and techniques have been developed to evaluate the economic burden of the diseases. Amid the lockdown, scarce resources and increasing medical costs have highlighted the need to quantify the burden of COVID-19 on the healthcare system and thus the present study tried to make accurate economic assessments of the impact of this disease. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented shock to the economies globally. With the prolonged nation-wide lockdown, global economic downturn, and imbalances of demand and supply sides, the global economy is facing an extended period of slowdown, which is likely to be existing for a while now. The magnitude of the economic impact will depend upon the duration and severity of this global health crisis and the manner in which the situation unfolds once the economy starts to recover
Engagement of Care for People Affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Research Perspective
Authors: Changsuphan Supattra
Published: December 2021

The disruption caused by the current Covid-19 pandemic has caused various types of impacts on the multiple dimensions of society and human life. These have required a significant adjustment to normal life, and we have now settled into a ‘new normal’ life which includes social distancing, wearing face masks, changes to working and learning lifestyles, and financial effects while trying to maintain a stable and safe existence during this highly disruptive period. Engagement in living means that individuals are expected to agree when to seek any care or support, dispensed by planners and providers, to meet their healthcare management needs.
The Time for more Deliberative Citizen Participation has come
Authors: Mandl Stangl Jorge
Published: December 2021

The Covid 19 pandemic has brought with it a transformative potential in the field of health and wellbeing that needs to be seriously addressed in the coming years by policy makers, practitioners, academics and citizens in particular
Biopsychosocial Risk and Protective Factors for Adolescents’ Psychological Wellbeing during COVID-19: A Scoping Review
Authors: JH Gamble
Published: December 2021

Background: The impact of COVID-19 on psychological well-being has gained the increasing attention of scholars and mental health practitioners. Given the fears, restrictions, and lifestyle changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, adolescents are a vulnerable population in terms of psychological well-being. Moreover, given the emergence of new and more transmissible variants of SARS-CoV-2, such as the omicron variant (B.1.1.529), preparations for third, fourth, and further waves of the pandemic and accompanying upheavals to daily life must be made, including actions to protect vulnerable populations, such as adolescents. Objectives: The purpose of this scoping review was to evaluate the protective and risk factors which influence the impact of COVID-19 on adolescents’ psychological well-being in order to, in turn, provide clearer suggestions and implications for healthcare professionals. Eligibility Criteria: Studies included in this review were required to meet the following criteria: include empirical findings related to either risk or protective factors for psychological wellbeing; be reported in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic; include adolescent participants; and be available in full-text in the English language. Results: From a total of 6,696 articles, after excluding those with missing data, not being available in English, using nonempirical methods, or not being relevant to adolescents psychological wellbeing in the context of COVID-19, a total of 32 articles were selected for inclusion. Biological factors included gender, physical and mental disorders, and healthy habits and behaviors. Psychological factors included coping strategies, worry, resilience, other cognitive factors, and proactive behaviors. Social factors, including COVID-19 cases in the community, social support, family functioning or conflicts in the home, and routines. Conclusion: Implications for practitioners are provided, including care in making decisions regarding opening of schools, promotion of basic health behaviors, allocating resources to individuals with pre-existing physical and mental conditions, proving educational and financial resources for parents at risk of family dysfunction, and the provision of teacher support to reduce negative emotions and develop adolescents’ resilience.
RESEARCH AND MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF FRACTIONAL-DIFFERENTIAL RHEOLOGICAL MODELS
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Sokolovskyy Yaroslav , Levkovych Mariana ,   National Forestry University, Kaspryshyn Yaroslav ,   National Forestry University
Published: December 2021

Deformation processes in media with fractal structure have been studied. At present, research on the construction of mathematical methods and models of interconnected deformation-relaxation and heat-mass transfer processes in environments with a fractal structure is at an early stage. There are a number of unsolved problems, in particular, the problem of correct and physically meaningful setting of initial and boundary conditions for nonlocal mathematical models of nonequilibrium processes in environments with fractal structure remains unsolved. To develop adequate mathematical models of heat and mass transfer and viscoelastic deformation in environments with fractal structure, which are characterized by the effects of memory, self-organization and spatial nonlocality, deterministic chaos and variability of rheological properties of the material, it is necessary to use non-traditional approaches. -differential operators. The presence of a fractional derivative in differential equations over time characterizes the effects of memory (eridity) or non-marking of modeling processes. The implementation of mathematical models can be carried out by both analytical and numerical methods. In particular, in this paper the integral form of fractional-differential rheological models is obtained on the basis of using the properties of the non-integer integral-differentiation operator and the Laplace transform method. The obtained analytical solutions of mathematical models of deformation in viscoelastic fractal media made it possible to obtain thermodynamic functions, creep nuclei and fractal-type relaxation. Developed software to study the effect of fractional differentiation parameters on the rheological properties of viscoelastic media.
RESEARCH OF ACOUSTIC EMISSIONS FROM THE SYSTEM OF COMPLANARY CRACKS
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Stankevych Olena , Stankevych Nazar ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Published: December 2021

The dynamic problem of the displacement field in an elastic half-space caused by the time-steady displacement of the surfaces of the system of disc-shaped coplanar cracks is solved. The solutions are obtained by the method of boundary integral equations. The dependences of elastic displacements on the surface of the half-space on the wave number, the number of defects and the depths of their occurrence are constructed.
DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH OF THE AUTOMATED METHODS FOR ASSURANCE USER’S EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Yovbak Andrianna , Farmaha Igor ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: December 2021

In the work the automated methods for assurance user’s effective performance are investigated. The structure of the automated system of support of human productivity is developed. For practical implementation, the MEAN technology stack is used, the interaction of its component is described. Automated methods in the form of an application are implemented and its main advantages are determined.
SYSTEM FOR ANALYSIS, RESEARCH AND FORECAST OF EVENTS IN DISCRETE TIME DATA SEQUENCES
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Farmaha Ihor , Hadomskyi Viktor ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: December 2021

This paper is devoted develop software for time series forecasting using Python programming language. SARIMA model was used to develop the system.
MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF ELASTIC WAVE PROPAGATION IN A BODY WITH A DEFECT
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Stankevych Olena
Published: December 2021

The solution of the dynamic problem of calculation the wave field of displacements on the surface of an elastic half-space caused by the opening of an internal crack under the action of torsional forces is presented. Based on the solutions of the boundary integral equations, the nature of the change in the amplitude-frequency characteristics of elastic oscillations on the surface of a rigid body depending on the size of the defect is shown.
Diagnosis aspiration of gastric contents and generalized cryptococcosis in forensic practice
Authors: Suloiev Kostiantyn , Demchenko Ihor , Moskalenko Ivan , Matkovska Liliia , Opykhailo Maksym
Published: December 2021

This article describes a case of postaspirational pneumonia caused by cryptococcal infection with further generalization of the process and development of extrapulmonary cryptococcosis (including damage to the heart, liver, kidney, pancreas). This case wasn’t accompanied by cryptococcal meningitis that mostly occurs in immunocompromised individuals. The histopathological examination greatly contributes to the mycological diagnosis.
Case study. Contusion of heart as a cause of death when fired from not a short distance by fractional gunshot
Authors: Musiienko Dmytro , Kaplia Oleksandr , Perebetiuk Anatolii
Published: December 2021

The severity of fractional gunshot wound when fired from not a short distance depends on complex factors, including lesion localization (in this case the heart region - vitally important body that is sensitive to concussion (contusion), and the total kinetic energy of the elements of the charge (fraction).

If shots from not a short distance fraction in terms of getting it in a sufficiently large number and proximity to vital organs sensitive to contusion (heart) may cause fatal lesions. The cause damage of heart in the form of contusion except varieties of blunt trauma may be fractional gunshot wound when fired from not a short distance.
Methods of data to determine the class of the dependent variable in the analysis of murders in Kiev with sharp objects
Authors: Zosimenko Volodymyr , Zolnikova Hanna
Published: December 2021

During 2011-2014 years we conducted a retrospective study of 849 non-selective deaths in Kiev from wounds, that were caused by a sharp object. The aim of this study was to determine the optimal algorithms of the statistical processing of a data, as a tool to justify the results of the analysis of cases of murders using sharp objects in Kiev.

Materials and methods. Generally, the object of the study were 1068 “Acts of the forensic investigation of corpses” and “expert opinion” about the killings with using a sharp object, obtained from the archives of the Kiev City Bureau of forensics. Depth study was 15 years (1997-2011 years). Among them - 930 cases of the availability of data on the offender (age, gender), of which we selected 849 cases, in which one offender met one victim (corpse).

Results. The article presents selected our approaches to the definition of statistical data processing algorithms as a tool to support the analysis of murders with sharp objects.

Conclusion. We have determined the optimal algorithm such statistical data - the use of technology Data Mining, which will continue to be applied for the construction of the system, which is known for filling elements of criminalistics characteristics of crime, the characteristics of the offender will get a certain statistical confidence.
Using motion capture analysis for assessing locomotion after arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Authors: Mozheyko EYu , Pavlov AO , Chistov MA , Khramchenko MA , Gurevich VA
Published: December 2021

An anterior cruciate ligament tear is one of the most common injuries to the capsular ligament apparatus of the knee necessitating operative treatment. Postoperatively, patients with anterior cruciate ligament injuries develop a pathologic gait pattern. Today, innovative diagnostic and rehabilitation methods for patients with gait disturbances associated with such injuries are in high demand. Below, we present a case of using 3D motion capture analysis for the personalized assessment of gait function in a patient with the reconstructed anterior cruciate ligament two months after surgery. The analysis revealed that the patient had a slower, shorter, wider step with longer step intervals than the healthy subject; the flexion and extension amplitude in the large joints of the operated leg was smaller than in the healthy contralateral leg. Motion capture analysis can be used to assess the postoperative dynamics in patients with anterior cruciate ligament tears.
Significance of Proficient Communication on Career Choice Among First Years in Rural South Africa
Authors: Uleanya Chinaza , Uleanya Mofoluwake Oluwadamilola , Naidoo Gedala Mulliah , Rugbeer Yasmin
Published: December 2021

Career choice involves the selection of one occupation over another. It is very important as it gives people focus on what career to follow. However, a lack of adequate information on career choice is capable of negatively influencing career choices. Hence, this study examines the significance of the adequate information on career choice among first year students using a selected rural South African university. A quantitative research method was employed for data collection. Purposive and random sampling was used to select the institution and sample respectively. Questionnaires were administered to 375 randomly selected first year students studying in the selected rural South African university. The findings of the study show that career choice is important and can contribute to the success of students. Attempts are made to communicate about career pathways with students while in high schools through the provision in the curriculum. Various factors ranging from parental influence, teachers, presence or absence of career counsellors, amongst others affect the career choice of students. The study recommends that education stakeholders, inclusive of parents, should be informed on the need to guide students in making informed career choices. Career information centres should be made available to students in various locations in the country.
Conceptualisation and Early Implementation of an Academic Advising System at the University of Cape Town
Authors: van Pletzen Ermien , Sithaldeen Riashna , Fontaine-Rainen Danny , Bam Megan , Shong Carmelita Lee , Charitar Deepti , Dlulani Simphiwe , Sebothoma Juanitill , Sebothoma Dimakatso
Published: December 2021

Academic advising is a High-Impact Practice that supports better outcomes for all students, particularly those encountering structural barriers to success. This paper presents a case study of processes followed in a three-year project (2018–20) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) to conceptualise, design, and start implementing an academic advising system. Three goals were formulated:

to develop conceptual capacity and a theory of academic advising;
to develop an academic advising model responsive to institutional context and student need; and
to develop structures, relationships, tools, and resources to implement a coherent system.
An informed grounded theory approach was used to analyse baseline data of existing support and advising at the institution. Data was collected through document and desktop research, interviews with stakeholders,
and student focus groups. A monitoring and evaluation framework was developed to track and reflect on progress against the goals. Iterative cycles of data collection, analysis, and reflection took place as implementation started. A key finding was that UCT’s advising structures incline towards a decentralised faculty-based model, complemented by centralised support services that encompass advising functions. Low levels of integration were found, as well as inefficient duplication of services. To address these challenges, the conceptual and operational capacity of the academic advising team needed to be advanced. This was done by assembling a multidisciplinary team, undergoing professional training, and by running a journal club. A promising theoretical approach that emerged was a capability approach to academic advising. A shared model of academic advising was found to be best suited to the institutional context and a three-tiered model operationalised by faculty, professional, and peer advisers, as well as by automated advising tools, was designed. Implementation started through pilot projects. During Covid-19, innovative concept and centralised systems development that connected students to institutional resources, enabling them to practise agency and supporting their ability to achieve despite unprecedented structural barriers, demonstrated the viability of the capability approach adopted for steering further development of the system.
Advisors’ Perceptions of the Value of Advising Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study at a South African University
Authors: Moosa Raazia
Published: December 2021

Traditional advising responsibilities are shifting to include a holistic, learning-based and developmental approach that favours advising of the entire university experience. A dearth of systematic empirical evidence exists on advisors’ perceptions of the value of advising students during the COVID-19 pandemic in the South African context. The purpose of this study is to elucidate advisors’ perceptions of the complexity and challenges inherent in their responsibilities during the pandemic. This case study draws on a qualitative research design; it is based on semi-structured in-depth interviews undertaken with nine advisors in 2020. The central research questions posed in this study are: how do advisors describe their perceptions of their responsibilities within the COVID-19 pandemic, and how might these contribute to future practices? The findings indicate that advising during the pandemic has transcended the typical transactional dissemination of information to include addressing contextual environmental and resource challenges, social justice imperatives, emergency remote learning, asynchronous advising challenges and data-informed advising. These responsibilities have encompassed a holistic approach to advising and to getting to know students as ‘whole people’. Adjustments and transitions to emergency remote learning have highlighted social inequalities in access to data, to internet and electricity connectivity, which have served as impediments to students’ learning, and to educational experiences. Some home environments were not conducive to studying but necessitated doing household chores and herding cattle. The findings also indicate that an institution’s advising delivery model should enhance advisors’ abilities to perform their responsibilities. A network of cascaded responsibilities that incorporates greater involvement of lecturers in advising could contribute to a shared responsibility between lecturers and central, faculty and peer advisors. Insights gained may lead to a more nuanced understanding of advisors’ responsibilities as they relate to student learning and to the overall educational experience to promote retention and student success in a post-pandemic era.