bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of Juvenile Risk Assessment Information on Judges' and Probation Officers' Decisions about Residential Placement and Restrictive Sanctions
Authors:   , McPhee Jeanne Perry , Goldstein Naomi E
Published: August 2022

Juvenile risk assessment tools provide information to judges and juvenile probation officers for the case processing and planning of justice-involved youth, including to offer information to guide decisions made about the confinement and sanctioning of youth. However, such instruments vary widely in their measured outcomes. While research demonstrates the acceptable predictive validity of risk assessment measures for appraising recidivism risk, little has been done to empirically evaluate judges' understanding of information provided by risk assessments. Furthermore, judges' heuristic-based estimates of youths' likelihood to recidivate and the effects of such estimates have not been studied. Thus, this dissertation aimed to better understand judges' interpretations and use of juvenile risk assessment tools in their decision making around restrictive sanctions and confinement of youth. I evaluated whether a judge's estimate of the probability of a youth's recidivism mediates the relationship between risk level and their likelihood for ordering residential placement. Additionally, I examined the moderating role that the race of a youth may play on the judges' estimates of recidivism probability and their sanction decisions. Results revealed there was no simple, significant relationship found between risk level and judicial staff's confinement decisions. However, judicial staff estimated higher likelihood for recidivism as the risk level category increased and ordered out-of-home placements at an increased rate as their estimations of the youth's likelihood to recidivate increased. Youth race did not moderate the model. The information gathered by this dissertation can help generate risk communication recommendations and education offered to judges and probation staff to better inform decision making about youth dispositions.
The effect of the hepatitis B virus HBx interacting protein, HBXIP, on HBV replication
Authors:   , Shimpi Aditi Hemant , Bouchard Michael
Published: August 2022

Liver cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) accounts for 70-90% of all liver cancers. Globally 50% of HCC cases are caused by a chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Despite the availability of a preventative vaccine, worldwide, approximately 296 million people have a chronic HBV infection. Current therapies, while effective, are not curative because they do not target the replicative intermediate of HBV, covalently closed circular DNA (cccDNA). The HBV X protein (HBx) is a non-structural, multifunctional, regulatory encode by the HBV genome. HBx expression is necessary for HBV replication and influences the development of HBV-associated HCC. HBx also modulates several host cell signaling pathways. We previously showed that HBx activates the mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1), which surprisingly, diminishes HBV replication. In 1998, a host protein, then named HBX-interacting protein (HBXIP), was identified as a cellular factor that interacts with HBx and decreases HBV replication. Interestingly, in 2012, HBXIP was shown to be a major component of a complex that activates mTORC1 signaling. We hypothesized that the interaction of HBx and HBXIP may be linked to HBx activation of mTORC1 and the associated decrease in HBV replication. Here, we report the results of studies that demonstrate that activation of mTORC1 via overexpression of HBXIP decreased the expression of the HBV capsid protein that is necessary for HBV replication. This effect was partially rescued when mTORC1 activation was inhibited in cells with overexpressed HBXIP. These studies provide evidence that inhibition of HBV replication via HBx activation of mTORC1 may be mediated by HBXIP
Characterization of Adnp functions from establishing neuronal morphology in neonates to functional circuitry in adulthood
Authors:   , Bennison Sarah Anne , Baas Peter , Toyooka Kazuhito
Published: August 2022

Mutations in Activity-dependent neuroprotective protein (ADNP) are some of the most common genetic risks for developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Single-gene mutations in Adnp result in the complex neurodevelopmental disorder ADNP Syndrome which has hallmark symptoms including developmental delay, ASD, and intellectual disability (ID). Further developmental and neurological disorders such as tauopathy, Schizophrenia, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and Alzheimer's Disease have identified disrupted Adnp expression as a contributing pathogenic factor. Previous studies have identified Adnp as important for neural tube closure, autophagy, as a component of the BAF chromatin remodeling complex, dendritic spine formation, and as a cytoskeletal interaction partner. However, the etiology of ADNP syndrome is incompletely understood and therapies in mouse models have shown limited success. ADNP syndrome is a complex disorder with mutations that can be broadly separated into three categories: 1) mutations that lead to loss of Adnp function or haploinsufficiency; 2) mutations that result in mis-localization of Adnp, trapping it in either the neuronal cytoplasm or the nucleus; 3) mutations that result in overexpression of Adnp. Here, we defined Adnp's physiological functions from embryonic brain development throughout adulthood with a focus on neuronal shape and functional neural circuit formation. We also explored the consequences of both knockdown and overexpression of Adnp on cortical development. Specifically, we found that Adnp knockdown results in increased excitatory axon innervation throughout somatosensory cortices, increased dendrite formation, and subsequently increased connectivity and hyperexcitability between these brain regions. Conversely, we found that Adnp knockdown results in a failure of cortical axon targeting to thalamic nuclei resulting in decreased cortical input from the somatosensory cortex. We identified the downstream mechanism for how Adnp drives neuronal shape via Map6 binding and actin aggregation during early stages of neurite formation. Furthermore, we identified the mechanism responsible for Adnp nuclear/cytoplasmic localization which is important for understanding a subset of ADNP syndrome. We found that Adnp undergoes a localization shift at the onset of neurite formation, driven by PKC phosphorylation and subsequent 14-3-3 protein binding. This dissertation significantly builds upon our understanding of the physiological functions of Adnp during brain development as well as the etiology of ADNP Syndrome and ASD. Increasing knowledge of the development of ADNP syndrome from the molecular, cellular, and systems levels is crucial for both patient understanding and therapeutic innovation.
Strategies Implemented to Encourage Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within the Arts and Cultural Workforce of New York City
Authors:   , Jibril Karima Najia , Vakharia Neville
Published: August 2022

The absence of diversity within the arts and cultural workforce in New York City has been identified as a serious problem. Studies conducted by the City of New York on the sector's demographics, concluded that the arts and cultural workforce does not reflect the demographics of the city's population. In response to this and the Department of Cultural Affairs' call to action, arts organizations across New York City developed plans with the intent of improving the sector's demographic makeup. For my thesis, I wanted to learn what strategies these organizations had chosen to implement and why. I looked at a select group of performing arts and presenting organizations that receive specific support for the Department of Cultural Affairs. The organizations spanned different boroughs and varied in size and resources but were all responsible for developing their own plans to address diversity, equity and inclusion. I reviewed each organization's plans, conducted interviews; discovering themes within the individual issues they identified and the strategies they developed. I also found variances among their plans, that reflected their size and financial resources.
Sağlık Çalışanlarının Çocuk İstismarı ve İhmali Konusundaki Farkındalıkları: Sağlıklı Hayat Merkezleri Örneği
Authors: ÜSTÜNDAĞ Alev
Published: August 2022

Amaç: Çocuk istismarı ve ihmali konusunda tüm çocukların risk altında olduğu düşünüldüğünde özellikle birinci basamakta görev yapan sağlık personelinin bu konudaki farkındalıkları oldukça önemlidir. Bu nedenle yapılan çalışmada çocuk istismarı ve ihmali olgularının belirlenmesinde önemli görevler üstlenen ve Sağlıklı Hayat Merkezlerinde görev yapan personelin konu hakkındaki farkındalıklarının belirlenmesi ve karşılaştırılması amaçlanmıştır.

Yöntem: Betimsel bir araştırma olarak, nicel araştırma tekniğinin kullanıldığı bir çalışmadır. Araştırmaya Sağlıklı Hayat Merkezlerinde görev yapan 75 sağlık personeli katılmıştır. Veri toplama araçları olarak Çocuk İstismarı ve İhmali Farkındalık Ölçeği ile kişisel bilgi formu kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde t testi, ANOVA testi ve Tukey post hoc testleri kullanılmıştır.

Bulgular: Araştırma sonucunda; Sağlıklı Hayat Merkezlerinde görev yapan personelin çocuk istismarı ve ihmali farkındalık düzeylerinin orta üstü düzeyde olduğu; duygusal istismar farkındalık düzeyinin çok düşük olduğu; sosyal çalışmacıların farkındalık puanı en yüksek olan meslek grubu oldukları; daha önce eğitim alanlar ve almayanlar arasındaki farkın genel anlamda anlamlı olmadığı, yeni mezun olanların ve meslekte yeni olanların daha kıdemlilere oranla farkındalık düzeylerinin daha yüksek olduğu belirlenmiştir.

Sonuç: Sağlık personelinin lisans öğrenimleri sırasında ve sonrasında gerekli eğitimler verilerek bu konudaki bilgi düzeyleri artırılmalıdır.
Design and Fabrication of Economical Industrial Air Filter
Authors: Deshpande Ambarish A , Rehman Minhaj Ahemad A.
Published: August 2022

The design and fabrication of an economical air filter is for an industrial cupola furnace in MIDC, Hingna. The purpose of an industrial filter is to remove unburned coal particles’ hazardous fumes and reduce NOX in the environment. The filtration system consists of a filter box that comprises four filter media which are placed vertically like a cartridge. The first media is manufactured like a frame containing a steel wool scrubber. This frame traps hot gases and large particles of smoke. The second frame contains a layer of blue silica gel that absorbs moisture present in polluted air. The third filter frame consists of activated carbon which has chemical properties for the adsorption of Carbon dioxide and Nitrogen dioxide gases. The last filter is HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter, which is made from element paper. It can filter 0.3μm diameter of dust particles. Finally, we get the filtered air through the exhaust. This filtration system is effective in terms of cost, cleaning, and maintenance. The filters are easy to remove when the dust gets chocked in it, also clean easily with the help of a pneumatic gun or some dust cleaning system. This will be economical and easy to maintain.
A Systematic Review of Current Trends in Artificial Intelligence for Smart Farming to Enhance Crop Yield
Authors: Widianto Mochammad Haldi , Ardimansyah Mochamad Iqbal , Pohan Husni Iskandar , Hermanus Davy Ronald
Published: August 2022

Current technology has been widely applied for development, one of which has an Artificial Intelligence (AI) applied to Smart Farming. AI can give special capabilities to be programmed as needed. In cooperation with agricultural systems, AI is part of improving the quality of agriculture. This technology is no stranger to being applied in basic fields such as agriculture. This smart technology is needed to increase crop yields for various regions by utilizing the current trends paper. This is necessary because less land is available for agriculture, and there is a greater need for food sources. Therefore, this systematic review aims to collect the current trends in AI studies for Smart Farming papers using the latest year features from 2018-2022. This paper is handy for researchers and industry in looking for the latest papers on research to enhance crop yields. The authors utilized Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) of 534 articles from IEEE, ACM, MDPI, IAES, and ScienceDirect. After going through a careful process, 67 papers were found that were judged according to the criteria. After the authors got some of the current trends, the author has discussed several factors regarding the results obtained to enhance crop yields, such as Weather, Soil, Irrigation, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), Pest Control, Weed Control, and Disease Control.
ROS 2 Configuration for Delta Robot Arm Kinematic Motion and Stereo Camera Visualization
Authors: Saipullah Khairul Muzzammil , Mohd Saad Wira Hidayat , Chong Sook Hui , Idris Muhammad Idzdihar , Ahmad Radzi Syafeeza
Published: August 2022

The Delta robot is one of the robot types that is used in agriculture and industrial application. However, before the complex physical development of the robot, a simulation needs to be developed to ensure the perfect functionality of the design. Therefore, this paper presented a development of simulation for a parallel delta robot using a Robot Operating System 2 (ROS 2) environment and stereo camera visualization.  The contribution of this research is to present the development details and the proposed solution to solve issues encountered during the development. The development of script in the format of eXtensible Markup Language (XML), Unified Robot Description Format (URDF), and Simulation Description Format (SDF) are presented for describing a robot's physical structure, allowing a robotic system to be depicted in a tree structure, and defining the delta robot arm, which is made up of closed-loop kinematic chain linkage that will be simulated in Gazebo. For the results, several Gazebo plugin libraries are compared and tested for the wheels motion control, stereo camera visualization, and delta robot arm kinematic motion. From the experiment, the best method is inverse kinematic motion the method is selected and used in the simulation. The selected method resulted in an average percentage error of 3.92%, 3.72%, and 2.92%, respectively for each joint.
A Free Space Optic/Optical Wireless Communication: A Survey
Authors: Mahdi Basheer Muslih , Essa Essa Ibrahim
Published: August 2022

The exponential demand for the next generation of services over free space optic and wireless optic communication is a necessity to approve new guidelines in this range. In this review article, we bring together an earlier study associated with these schemes to help us implement a multiple input/multiple output flexible platform for the next generation in an efficient manner. OWC/FSO is a complement clarification to radiofrequency technologies. Notably, they are providing various gains such as unrestricted authorizing, varied volume, essential safekeeping, and immunity to interference.
Investigating and Optimizing the Operation of Microgrids with Intelligent Algorithms
Authors: Kadhim Hado Ahmed , S. Bashar Bashar , Maher Abdul Zahra Musaddak , Alayi Reza , Ebazadeh Yaser , Suwarno Iswanto
Published: August 2022

Microgrids need optimization to reduce economic problems and human losses. Scattered resources in power systems and microgrids have led to many environmental, economic and human, and animal losses. The most important part of these problems is related to voltage and frequency fluctuations when possible occurrences such as extreme load changes or errors in microgrids. These problems lead to microgrid collapse. Therefore, providing optimal solutions that can solve these challenges is essential. For this purpose, the present study has tried to provide a high-performance control structure in the time of internal and external disturbances based on short-term planning. The proposed approach is the use of an evolutionary neuro-fuzzy network. Perhaps the main reason for using this approach can be due to uncertainty in the distribution and distribution of loads in microgrids and power systems. Simulation has been performed in MATLAB and Simulink environments, and the results show that the optimal load distribution has been done evolution in microgrids.
Cross Pollination and Digitalization of Public Sector Data: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Stankovic Mirjana , Neftenov Nikola
Published: August 2022

This report aims to aid governments in Latin America and the Caribbean in embracing the opportunities public sector data utilization and artificial intelligence (AI) deployment can provide in achieving a circular economy model and the UNs Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For such purpose, the report provides a novel concept of sharing data between key players that we have named data cross-pollination. Drawing on this concept, it considers four SDGs, i.e., energy, sustainable food systems, reducing pollution, and smart cities. Building on case studies and initiatives, the report highlights the main challenges and opportunities of utilizing data to achieve a circular economy model and sustainable development. It also looks into the potential of AI to enrich such data cross-pollination and focuses on potential applications of AI in circular innovation that can be transposed in the public sector.
Ageing, therefore marginal: demographic trends and institutional capacity in marginal Chilean municipalities
Authors: Vecchio Giovanni
Published: August 2022

In Global South countries, ageing is an incoming phenomenon with socio-spatial implications that are not much explored yet. Global North countries are already facing ageing trends with significant territorial consequences, such as declining populations that contribute to making certain areas marginal. However, different factors may determine the marginality of a municipality or a region in other settings. Drawing on these premises, the paper discusses whether ageing demographic trends contribute to territorial marginality also in a Global South setting. The paper focuses on the case of Chile, a country characterised by significant territorial inequalities and a population that is becoming older. In doing so, it has a twofold purpose: first, examine census data to define what areas are currently experiencing a demographic decline and if these correspond to the areas that national policies define as marginal; second, examine official documents to consider to what extent both national policies and local development plans define ageing as an element of marginality. The decline of population in Chile defines a geography of marginality that complements and expands the one defined in policy strategies, including more areas. In contrast, institutions at different levels are only partially prepared for dealing with the socio-spatial implications of an increasingly older population.
Memórias de gestores escolares em municípios do norte do Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Pasinato Darciel , Thums Angela , Fritsch Rosangela
Published: August 2022

O objetivo deste artigo é compreender a gestão escolar pelas memórias de gestores escolares dos municípios de Selbach e Nova Boa Vista, localizados no norte do Rio Grande do Sul/RS, Brasil. Articula Gestão Escolar e História da Educação no enquadramento teórico-metodológico, utiliza fontes orais e debate o uso das memórias orais como concepção investigativa. O esforço do pesquisador em escutar o outro proporcionou a construção de um trabalho interativo e possibilitou o desenvolvimento de uma produção de conhecimento humanizada. A história da imigração e colonização alemã no RS está na gênese dos municípios do estudo. As memórias proporcionaram uma visão do cotidiano escolar, seus espaços e seus tempos. Evidenciaram uma história e experiências sobre gestão escolar destacando-se: concepções de escola; relação dos gestores com a cidade e comunidade escolar; preocupação e fatores relacionados a qualidade da educação; processos educativos e dificuldades no cotidiano.
Prognostic Value of Chest CT in the Elderly Patients Admitted with COVID-19 Pneumonia
Authors: MİRZA-AGHAZADEH-ATTARİ Mohammad , MOHAMMADİ Afshin , RİKHTEGAR Reza , FARASHİ Ebrahim , MUSAVİ-AGHDAS Seyed Ali , ARASTEH Amin , MOHEBBİ Alisa , KHALAFİ Mohammad
Published: August 2022

Aim: The late elderly, are the leading group of non-survivors infected with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Computed tomography (CT) imaging has been recognized as an important diagnostic method for COVID-19. This study aimed to determine the prognostic performance of CT imaging in patients above 75 years old.
Material and Methods: After meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria 56 elderly patients, 28 male, and 28 female were included in the study. Two radiologists interpreted CT imaging and a third experienced radiologist was in charge of reviewing the data and imaging findings in the controversial and disagreement cases. The lung score was determined for each patient, and radiologic signs were also examined.
Results: The mean age of the patients was 81.4±5.0 years. Thirty-six patients survived, and 20 did not. 28 (50.0%) patients had central involvement, while 25 (44.6%) patients had diffuse involvement. Radiologic signs such as consolidation and air bronchogram were more common among non-survivors than survivors (both p=0.001). The mean lung score for the survivors was 8.75±6.21 and 13.45±6.41 for non-survivors, and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant (p=0.010). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve for a cut-off score of 12 was 0.714 (95% CI, 0.577 to 0.827, p=0.003).
Conclusion: It seems that using lung scores can play a very important role in predicting the condition of hospitalized patients over 75 years old.
Evaluation of Cognitive Functions in Schizophrenic Patients with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale and Mini-Mental State Examination
Authors: ZİNCİR Serkan
Published: August 2022

Schizophrenia is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder. Cognitive deficit is the central feature of the neurodevelopmental disorders. Cognitive impairment is related to social, functional, and clinical symptoms. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical usability of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) as a screening instrument for cognitive impairment in schizophrenic patients alone, and in correlation with the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). This clinical study included 31 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. Patients were selected from Psychiatry Clinic. For the assessment of cognitive impairment, we used Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (MoCA) and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Of the total number of patients (n=31), 6/31 (19.4 %) were males and 25/31 (80.6 %) were females; the mean duration of the disorder was 23.5 years (SD=6.69). Seventeen patients (54.8%) of those who were on MMSE scale had a score greater or equal to 24 (normal range) and the MoCA scale had a normal score (>21), while 11 (35.5%) patients reported moderate to severe cognitive impairment. Analysis of the correlation coefficient between the total score of MoCA and the MMSE scale indicates a statistically significant positive correlation with Spearman rho=0.81 and P
NATURAL SOURCES SCREENING FOR ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT OF HERBS, SPICES, AND EXTRACTS: A SEMI-QUALITATIVE STUDY
Authors: Felix Arie Setiawan  , Meta Fitri Rizkiana  , Bekti Palupi  , Istiqomah Rahmawati
Published: August 2022

Indonesia has been recognized for its rich natural ingredients such as spices, herbs, and extracts for decades. Furthermore, these components also have been used as an herbal medicine for a long time ago. Meanwhile, the apparent capability comparison of several components on antimicrobial activity has not been updated yet. This study was conducting the comparison of antimicrobial activity for several materials such as noni (Morinda citrifolia), garlic (Allium sativum), celery (Apium graveolens), galangal (Alpinia galangal), ginger (Zingiber officinale), yellow turmeric (Curcuma longa), lime (Citrus aurantifolia), papaya (Carica papaya) leaf, betel (Piper betle) leaf, and cutcherry (Kaempferia galangal) using agar dilution method. Two types of bacteria are used for the test, namely gram-negative bacteria and gram-positive bacteria, with a total of seven bacteria. The media used were TSA (Trypticase Soy Agar) media for gram-negative bacteria and MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) media for gram-positive bacteria. This study had been conducted by using a fast screening method, which referred to a semi-qualitative method. Several components, such as noni, lime, and betel leaf, showed a significant result of antimicrobial activity. Otherwise, other compounds, surprisingly, could not suppress bacterial growth.
BIOBUTANOL PRODUCTION USING FED-BATCH HIGH CELL DENSITY EXTRACTIVE FERMENTATION
Authors: Rizki Fitria Darmayanti  , Yukihiro Tashiro  , Kenji Sakai  , Kenji Sonomoto
Published: August 2022

Butanol, as a product with specific toxicity for its producer, is necessary to be maintained in low concentration during fermentation. In-situ integrated recovery using extensive volume extraction was used in high cell density fermentation in order to prevent the lag phase in the prime condition. Clostridium saccharoperbutylacetonicum N1-4 ATCC 13564 was employed to ferment glucose in extractive fermentation with oleyl alcohol as extractant. As the results of fed-batch cultures using high cell density with different extractant to broth volume ratios (Ve/Vb), 0.8 g/l butanol concentration in the broth was maintained with a ratio of 10, which was much lower than 4.4 g/l with the ratio of 0.5. Besides, the Ve/Vb ratio of 10 demonstrated 2.7-fold higher total butanol concentration (28 g/l) than that 11 g/l obtained with a Ve/Vb ratio of 0.5. These results indicated that larger Ve/Vb improved total butanol concentration by reducing butanol toxicity in broth.
Gambaran Stres dan Mekanisme Koping Petani Di Kecamatan Kalisat-Jember
Authors: Padaallah Ananda Patuh , Wuryaningsih Emi Wuri , Afandi Alfid Tri
Published: August 2022

Farmers have a high risk to suffer psychological health pressure. The factors that cause farmers to have psychological pressure are limited land, the decrease in soil fertility, soil degradation, and natural causes. Farmers with high psychological health pressure can suffer stress. This research aimed to investigate the representation of Stress and the Farmers’ Coping Mechanism in Kalisat-Jember. The type of this research was descriptive and simple random sampling was chosen to collect the data sampling technique. 100 farmers were collected. The respondents were measured by using the farmers’ stress questionnaire and Brief farmers’ coping mechanism questionnaire COPE. The result of stress representation and farmer’s coping mechanism analysis showed that the number of farmer’s stress tends to be the cognitive response. Meanwhile, the result of the coping mechanisms showed that most of the farmer’s coping mechanisms were more focused on emotion rather than problems. The result of this study can be a reference for nurses and primary health care services to diagnose farmers’ health diseases, especially psychological diseases such as stress and coping mechanisms. Nurses can do preventive efforts, interventions, and health education about factors and symptoms of stress and coping mechanisms for the farmers.
Relationship Between the Dynamic Appraisal of Situational Aggression (DASA) Score and Incidents of Aggression Within 24 Hours in Patients in a Psychiatric Intensive Care Setting
Authors: Wigglesworth Harriet , O'Brien Aileen , White Sarah
Published: August 2022

The Dynamic Appraisal of Situational Aggression (DASA) is a risk assessment instrument developed in 2006 to assess the likelihood of a patient engaging in violence within 24 hours in a psychiatric inpatient environment. The aim of this study was to investigate whether DASA scores predict
incidents of violence, restraints and seclusion in a 24-hour period on a psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU). This study also aimed to identify a meaningful DASA score which would suggest a high risk of an incident of violence occurring within 24 hours on a PICU. For two months, data collected
for every inpatient on PICU were: daily DASA scores, incidents of violence, physical restraint or seclusion and whether the patient was deemed appropriate to transfer from PICU to an acute ward. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves assessed the ability of DASA scores to predict incidents.
Higher DASA scores were significantly associated with decreased odds of a patient being deemed fit for transfer to an acute ward and with increased odds of an incident of violence, seclusion or restraint within 24 hours. With a DASA score of 4 or above, there is a 16% probability there will
be an incident of violence, 21% probability of seclusion and 11% probability of restraint within 24 hours. The DASA score can be used to predict incidents of violence, seclusion and restraint in the following 24 hours in a PICU setting.
Outcomes after rib fractures: more complex than a single number
Authors: Colling Kristin P. , Goettl Tyler , Harry Melissa L.
Published: August 2022

Purpose: Rib fractures are common injuries that can lead to morbidity and mortality.Methods: Data on all patients with rib fractures admitted to a single trauma center between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2018 were reviewed.Results: A total of 1,671 admissions for rib fracture were examined. Patients’ median age was 57 years, the median Injury Severity Score (ISS) was 14, and the median number of fractured ribs was three. The in-hospital mortality rate was 4%. Age, the number of rib fractures, and Charlson Comorbidity Index scores were poor predictors of mortality, while the ISS was a slightly better predictor, with area under the receiver operating characteristic curve values of 0.60, 0.55, 0.58, and 0.74, respectively. Multivariate regression showed that age, ISS, and Charlson Comorbidity Index score, but not the number of rib fractures, were associated with significantly elevated adjusted odds ratios for mortality (1.03, 1.14, and 1.28, respectively). Conclusions: Age, ISS, and comorbidities were independently associated with the risk of mortality; however, they were not accurate predictors of death. The factors associated with rib fracture mortality are complex and cannot be explained by a single variable. Interventions to improve outcomes must be multifaceted.
Patrimonio Africano en Canarias. Tenerife
Authors: Santana Pérez Germán , Moreno-Medina Claudio , Parreño-Castellano Juan Manuel
Published: August 2022

El díptico consiste en dos páginas. En la primera, en su parte izquierda consta una descripción de la relación con África y del patrimonio relacionado con África de la isla de Tenerife, además de los logos de la Fundación CajaCanarias, de la Fundación La Caixa, del Servicio de Publicaciones de la ULPGC. y el IATEXT; también aparecen los autores, con sus correspondientes emails y número ORCID, el símbolo de la ruta del patrimonio africano en Canarias, el código QR, el DOI y la página web. www.patrimonioafricanocanarias.com En la parte derecha de la primera página figura la frase “PATRIMONIO AFRICANO EN CANARIAS. TENERIFE”, el símbolo de la ruta del Patrimonio Africano en Canarias, el contorno del mapa de las Islas Canarias con la posición resaltada de Tenerife, el contorno del mapa de África, el contorno en grande yuxtapuesto de la isla de Tenerife, una imagen de un Baltasar de la Casa Lercaro de Tenerife y el símbolo de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. En la segunda página aparece el grande el mapa de Tenerife, rodeado de 25 fotografías de elementos patrimoniales relacionados con África y sus correspondientes pies de fotos, además del título “PATRIMONIO AFRICANO EN CANARIAS: TENERIFE”. En cada díptico se propone el seguimiento de una ruta sobre el patrimonio relacionado con África en Canarias.
Patrimonio Africano en Canarias: Lanzarote
Authors: Santana Pérez Germán , Moreno-Medina Claudio , Parreño-Castellano Juan Manuel
Published: August 2022

El díptico consiste en dos páginas. En la primera, en su parte izquierda consta una descripción de la relación con África y del patrimonio relacionado con África de la isla de Lanzarote, además de los logos de la Fundación CajaCanarias, de la Fundación La Caixa, del Servicio de Publicaciones de la ULPGC, y el IATEXT; también aparecen los autores, con sus correspondientes emails y número ORCID, el símbolo de la ruta del patrimonio africano en Canarias, el código QR, el DOI y la página web. www.patrimonioafricanocanarias.com En la parte derecha de la primera página figura la frase “PATRIMONIO AFRICANO EN CANARIAS. LANZAROTE”, el símbolo de la ruta del Patrimonio Africano en Canarias, el contorno del mapa de las Islas Canarias con la posición resaltada de Lanzarote, el contorno del mapa de África, el contorno en grande yuxtapuesto de la isla de Lanzarote, una imagen de la escultura de Orishas de Teguise y el símbolo de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. En la segunda página aparece el grande el mapa de Lanzarote, rodeado de 13 fotografías de elementos patrimoniales relacionados con África y sus correspondientes pies de fotos, además del título “PATRIMONIO AFRICANO EN CANARIAS: LANZAROTE”.
Patrimonio Africano en Canarias: Gran Canaria
Authors: Santana Pérez Germán , Moreno-Medina Claudio , Parreño-Castellano Juan Manuel
Published: August 2022

El díptico consiste en dos páginas. En la primera, en su parte izquierda consta una descripción de la relación con África y del patrimonio relacionado con África de la isla de Gran Canaria, además de los logos de la Fundación CajaCanarias, de la Fundación La Caixa, del Servicio de Publicaciones de la ULPGC. y el IATEXT; también aparecen los autores, con sus correspondientes emails y número ORCID, el símbolo de la ruta del patrimonio africano en Canarias, el código QR, el DOI y la página web. www.patrimonioafricanocanarias.com En la parte derecha de la primera página figura la frase “PATRIMONIO AFRICANO EN CANARIAS. GRAN CANARIA”, el símbolo de la ruta del Patrimonio Africano en Canarias, el contorno del mapa de las Islas Canarias con la posición resaltada de Gran Canaria, el contorno del mapa de África, el contorno en grande yuxtapuesto de la isla de Gran Canaria, una imagen de la Virgen de Bisila en la Iglesia Redonda de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria y el símbolo de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. En la segunda página aparece en grande el mapa de Gran Canaria, rodeado de 15 fotografías de elementos patrimoniales relacionados con África y sus correspondientes pies de fotos, además del título “PATRIMONIO AFRICANO EN CANARIAS: GRAN CANARIA”. En cada díptico se propone el seguimiento de una ruta sobre el patrimonio relacionado con África en Canarias.
Patrimonio Africano en Canarias: Fuerteventura
Authors: Santana Pérez Germán , Moreno-Medina Claudio , Parreño-Castellano Juan Manuel
Published: August 2022

El díptico consiste en dos páginas. En la primera, en su parte izquierda consta una descripción de la relación con África y del patrimonio relacionado con África de Fuerteventura, además de los logos de la Fundación CajaCanarias, de la Fundación La Caixa, del Servicio de Publicaciones de la ULPGC. y el IATEXT; también aparecen los autores, con sus correspondientes emails y número ORCID, el símbolo de la ruta del patrimonio africano en Canarias, el código QR, el DOI y la página web. www.patrimonioafricanocanarias.com En la parte derecha de la primera página figura la frase “PATRIMONIO AFRICANO EN CANARIAS. FUERTEVENTURA”, el símbolo de la ruta del Patrimonio Africano en Canarias, el contorno del mapa de las Islas Canarias con la posición resaltada de Fuerteventura, el contorno del mapa de África, el contorno en grande yuxtapuesto de la isla de Gran Canaria, una imagen del castillo de Caleta Fustes y el símbolo de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. En la segunda página aparece en grande el mapa de Fuerteventura, rodeado de 17 fotografías de elementos patrimoniales relacionados con África y sus correspondientes pies de fotos, además del título “PATRIMONIO AFRICANO EN CANARIAS: FUERTEVENTURA”. En cada díptico se propone el seguimiento de una ruta sobre el patrimonio relacionado con África en Canarias.
African Heritage in the Canary Islands: Gran Canaria
Authors: Santana Pérez Germán , Moreno-Medina Claudio , Parreño-Castellano Juan Manuel
Published: August 2022

Todo traducido al inglés: El díptico consiste en dos páginas. En la primera, en su parte izquierda consta una descripción de la relación con África y del patrimonio relacionado con África de la isla de Gran Canaria, además de los logos de la Fundación CajaCanarias, de la Fundación La Caixa, del Servicio de Publicaciones de la ULPGC. y el IATEXT; también aparecen los autores, con sus correspondientes emails y número ORCID, el símbolo de la ruta del patrimonio africano en Canarias, el código QR, el DOI y la página web. www.patrimonioafricanocanarias.com En la parte derecha de la primera página figura la frase “PATRIMONIO AFRICANO EN CANARIAS. GRAN CANARIA”, el símbolo de la ruta del Patrimonio Africano en Canarias, el contorno del mapa de las Islas Canarias con la posición resaltada de Gran Canaria, el contorno del mapa de África, el contorno en grande yuxtapuesto de la isla de Gran Canaria, una imagen de la Virgen de Bisila en la Iglesia Redonda de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria y el símbolo de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. En la segunda página aparece en grande el mapa de Gran Canaria, rodeado de 15 fotografías de elementos patrimoniales relacionados con África y sus correspondientes pies de fotos, además del título “PATRIMONIO AFRICANO EN CANARIAS: GRAN CANARIA”. En cada díptico se propone el seguimiento de una ruta sobre el patrimonio relacionado con África en Canarias.
African Heritage in the Canary Islands: Fuerteventura
Authors: Santana Pérez Germán , Moreno-Medina Claudio , Parreño-Castellano Juan Manuel
Published: August 2022

Todo traducido al inglés: El díptico consiste en dos páginas. En la primera, en su parte izquierda consta una descripción de la relación con África y del patrimonio relacionado con África de Fuerteventura, además de los logos de la Fundación CajaCanarias, de la Fundación La Caixa, del Servicio de Publicaciones de la ULPGC. y el IATEXT; también aparecen los autores, con sus correspondientes emails y número ORCID, el símbolo de la ruta del patrimonio africano en Canarias, el código QR, el DOI y la página web. www.patrimonioafricanocanarias.com En la parte derecha de la primera página figura la frase “PATRIMONIO AFRICANO EN CANARIAS. FUERTEVENTURA”, el símbolo de la ruta del Patrimonio Africano en Canarias, el contorno del mapa de las Islas Canarias con la posición resaltada de Fuerteventura, el contorno del mapa de África, el contorno en grande yuxtapuesto de la isla de Gran Canaria, una imagen del castillo de Caleta Fustes y el símbolo de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. En la segunda página aparece en grande el mapa de Fuerteventura, rodeado de 17 fotografías de elementos patrimoniales relacionados con África y sus correspondientes pies de fotos, además del título “PATRIMONIO AFRICANO EN CANARIAS: FUERTEVENTURA”. En cada díptico se propone el seguimiento de una ruta sobre el patrimonio relacionado con África en Canarias.
Musculoskeletal Disorders and Ergonomic Factors among the Cabin Crews of the National Airline of Bangladesh
Authors: Ahmad Sk Akhtar , Akhtar Taslima , Faruquee Mahmud Hossain , Nizam Saika , Yasmin Rabeya , Sultana Sarmin , Jahan Israt , Rubel Ali Kamal Mostofa , Alam AKM Masum Ul
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Cabin crews on aircraft are at risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders as a result of their workload and the nature of their profession. This study is an attempt to identify work-related musculoskeletal disorders suffered by cabin crews and the associated ergonomic factors. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among the cabin crews. The cabin crews, regardless of gender, who had worked at least one year, were selected by simple random sampling. A total of 246 cabin crews were the respondents in this study. A Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used to assess the respondents' MSDs. To determine the predictors of MSDs, a binary logistic regression analysis was performed. Results: Out of 246 cabin crew, 55.3% were males, and the mean age was 39.83±9.289 years. The mean flight duration was 85 hours, and the maximum flying hours was 123. Of the total participating crews, more than half (55.7%) suffered from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The common sites of MSDs were the low back, shoulder, neck, and knee joints. Poor ergonomic factors such the increasing age and flight duration were also contributing factors to MSDs. Conclusion: The study revealed that over half of the cabin crew suffered from work-related musculoskeletal disorders. A number of ergonomic factors, including age and flight duration, were found to be associated with MSDs.
The Correlation between Working Period and Exercise Routines with Musculoskeletal Complaints on Batik Craftsmen
Authors: Pramesti Nala Astari , Arini Shintia Yunita
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Asosiasi untuk Demokrasi dan Kesejahteraan Sosial (Ademos) was founded as a form of anxiety towards rural communities whose majority of the population does not receive enough attention and access to economic development. One of the empowerment programs is a program to improve the quality of the Bojonegoro batik craftsmen. Workers can work more than 8 hours a day in a sitting and bending position for long periods of time. This study aimed to determine the correlation between the length of work and exercise routines on musculoskeletal complaints among batik craftsmen of Ademos, Bojonegoro Regency. Methods: This research was a descriptive analytic study using a cross-sectional design. The research was conducted in July-August 2020 on Ademos batik craftsmen in Bojonegoro Regency. The total population of the study was 42 batik craftsmen who were selected using a total sampling technique. The variables studied included tenure, exercise routines, and musculoskeletal complaints. Data collection was carried out through questionnaire sheets, observations and the Nordic Body Map Questionnaire. Results: The results of the study found that there was a significant correlation between working period and musculoskeletal complaints (p=0.032) experienced by Batik craftsmen of Ademos Bojonegoro. On the other hand, there was no correlation found between exercise routines and musculoskeletal complaints (p=0.361) on Batik craftsmen of Ademos Bojonegoro. Conclusion: The significant factor causing musculoskeletal complaints in Ademos Bojonegoro Batik craftsmen was the working period factor.
Complaints of Computer Vision Syndrome in Telemarketing Workers at Bank X in Jakarta
Authors: Nugroho Nanda Waskito , Lestari Mona , Camelia Anita , Andarini Desheila , Rosyada Amrina , Nandini Rizka Faliria , Fujianti Poppy
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) or digital eye strain is a collection of eye problems related to vision. The telemarketing division in Bank X has 10 hours working time per day and 60 hours per week. This study aimed to determine CVS complaints among telemarketing workers and analyze the factors that caused CVS complaints in workers. Methods: The study used a cross-sectional study design, with a total sample of 53 workers. The variables studied were lighting intensity, monitor distance, age, refractive disorders, eye rest, and eye protection. The study used a lux meter to measure the light intensity and the Snellen chart to see eye refraction abnormalities. Results: The results determined that 77.4% of computer workers in Bank X Telemarketing division experienced CVS complaints while 22.6% did not experience CVS. The results of statistical tests showed that light intensity, monitor distance, refractive disorders, and eye rest were associated with CVS complaints, while age and eye protection equipment were not related to CVS complaints. Conclusion: Most telemarketing workers experienced CVS complaints caused by lighting intensity, monitor distance, refractive disorders, and eye rest.
Evaluation of the Globally Harmonized System Implementation in the Occupational Safety Division of the Manpower and Transmigration Department Surabaya
Authors: Harjono Afrian Eskartya , Martiana Tri , Arini Shintia Yunita , Baharudin Mohd Rafee , Fanani Erianto
Published: August 2022

Introduction: The number of chemicals is increasing every year. Laboratories record work accidents because there are several chemicals that are not labeled and unidentified but are stored in an inappropriate place. The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) is a Global System for standardizing criteria and harmonizing hazard classification systems, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and Labeling. This research aims to assess and evaluate the implementation of the GHS at the Occupational Safety Division of the Manpower and Transmigration Department Surabaya. Methods: This research was a descriptive observational study. Data were collected by assessing 80 types of chemicals through assessment sheets and an interview with the analyst supervisor, who had responsibility and authority in the application of the GHS. This research aims to apply the GHS with hazard classification variables, SDS availability and suitability, and labelling availability and suitability. Results: The results showed that the implementation of the GHS at the Occupational Safety Division of the Manpower and Transmigration Department Surabaya was 66.67%, categorized as good, with a good availability and suitability assessment of SDSs of 91%, and a good availability and appropriateness assessment of labelling of 98.1%. Conclusion: The results showed that the Occupational Safety Division of the Manpower and Transmigration Department Surabaya has been very good at implementing the GHS, but some points must be made to maintain and improve the application of the GHS as an effort to prevent accidents with hazard communication.
Assessment of Work Posture on Woven Bamboo Craftsmen
Authors: Sriagustini Isyeu , Supriyani Teni
Published: August 2022

Introduction: The industry in Indonesia is still experiencing a rapid development. Woven craft one of the thriving informal sector businesses in Tasikmalaya Regency. Each stage of work on making bamboo woven crafts is done in a way that is not ergonomic, especially in the working position, namely how to sit or squat on the floor with the head and back bent. This condition can cause musculoskeletal disorders. The results of risk analysis showed that the job position that belongs to a high-risk category must be controlled immediately. The aim of this study is to assess the working posture of woven bamboo craftsmen. Methods: This research is descriptive research. The object under study was the 20 stages of production of woven bamboo handicraft products. The variables studied were work positions, including individual characteristics and musculoskeletal complaints. Data were collected through passive participant observation using observation sheets. Work position data analysis was carried out using the RULA assessment table. Results: Work postures at thirteen stages of work were at action level 2, three stages of work were at action level 3, and two stages of work were at action level 4. In general, the craftsmen complained of aches in the waist (28%), hand pain (19%), leg pain (16%), and back pain (12%). Conclusion: Priority control should carried out at the coloring and drying stages because they have an action level 4 that must implement the changes now.