bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ЦИФРОВАЯ ЭКОНОМИКА В УСЛОВИЯХ ПАНДЕМИИ
Authors: Красота Т. Г. , Воробьёва А. А.
Published: August 2021

Цифровые технологии, использованные в интересах бизнеса и людей, цифровой доступ к товарам и услугам - это и есть цифровая экономика, развитие которой является основным направлением для большинства развитых стран. Актуальность исследуемой темы обусловлена тем, что в связи с последними событиями в мире, а именно распространением коронавирусной инфекции, цифровизация экономики стала, в некоторой степени, одним из единственных инструментов для выживания множества компании по всему миру. В статье проводится анализ развития цифровой экономики в России и мире. Значимость цифровой экономики в стране возрастает. Организации, успевшие провести цифровую трансформацию, понесут наименьшие финансовые и технологические потери при новой волне пандемии.
ОСНОВНЫЕ ТРЕНДЫ ЦИФРОВОЙ ТРАНСФОРМАЦИИ АВТОМОБИЛЬНОЙ ПРОМЫШЛЕННОСТИ
Authors: Логинова В. А.
Published: August 2021

В статье дано понятие цифровой трансформации автомобильной промышленности, представлены отдельные направления цифровизации в отрасли, связанные с изменениями в традиционной цепочке создания и реализации автомобилей, а также с появлением новых участников в этой цепочке; выявлены проблемы цифровизации, представлены оценочные показатели последствия цифровизации автомобильной промышленности.
ВЛИЯНИЕ ЦИФРОВИЗАЦИИ НА УСИЛЕНИЕ ИНФОРМАТИВНОЙ ФУНКЦИИ ЗАГОЛОВКА В БРИТАНСКОЙ СЕТЕВОЙ ПРЕССЕ
Authors: Варзапова В. Ю.
Published: August 2021

Статья посвящена рассмотрению влияния цифровизации на процесс распространения информации в современных сетевых печатных СМИ, в частности, на усиление информативной функции заголовка в британских сетевых печатных изданиях The Telegraph и The Independent. Информативная функция в рамках статьи понимается как функция, направленная на обеспечение относительно полного представления об основной идее текста. В статье рассматриваются две основные тенденции, способствующие усилению информативной функции, которые можно проследить в современной британской сетевой печатной прессе. А именно: 1) увеличение объёма информации, передаваемой посредством заголовков в сетевых печатных изданиях и 2) усиление информативности заголовка за счет усложнения синтаксической структуры заголовка и увеличения его линейной длины, соответственно.
ДИСТАНЦИОННОЕ ОБУЧЕНИЕ В ВУЗЕ В ПЕРИОД ПАНДЕМИИ: ВЗГЛЯД СТУДЕНТОВ И ПРЕПОДАВАТЕЛЯ
Authors: Ушакова И. Б.
Published: August 2021

В статье затрагиваются вопросы, связанные с вынужденным переходом вузов на дистанционную форму обучения. В статье представлен анализ опроса студентов первого курса ХГУЭП. Личные наблюдения

преподавателя, представленные в работе, касаются, прежде всего, проблем самоорганизации и самодисциплины студентов. Закономерным выводом становится заключение о том, что на данном этапе онлайн формат обучения может рассматриваться оптимально лишь как средство дополнения традиционного формата обучения с его «живым» общением преподавателя и студента.
ОСОБЕННОСТИ РЕАЛИЗАЦИИ ИННОВАЦИОННОЙ ПОЛИТИКИ В РЕГИОНЕ В УСЛОВИЯХ ЦИФРОВИЗАЦИИ ЭКОНОМИКИ
Authors: Пизёлкин В. М. , Гасанов Э. А.
Published: August 2021

В статье рассмотрены особенности актуализации инновационной политики в условиях цифровизации. Необходимым условиям развития региональной политики становится эффективная инновационная политика.
АНАЛИЗ РЫНКА ГРУЗОПЕРЕВОЗОК ВНУТРЕННИМ ВОДНЫМ ТРАНСПОРТОМ В РОССИИ
Authors: Кремнева М. С. , Бартова Е. В.
Published: August 2021

На сегодняшний день транспортировка грузов является значимой составляющей экономики любой страны, так как она представляет собой целый сегмент рынка. Необходимость в грузоперевозках, которые осуществляют на всевозможных маршрутах, возрастает с каждым последующим годом. Внутренний водный транспорт ориентирован на развитую сеть естественных водных путей. Роль

данного вида транспорта в экономике Российской Федерации определяется не столько масштабностью его работы, сколько особой значимостью выполняемых им функций. В статье изучено состояние и анализ рынка грузоперевозок внутренним водным транспортом Российской Федерации. Рассмотрены основные причины кризиса внутреннего водного транспорта и определены основные цели его развития в нашей стране, представлены основные проблемы, мешающие эффективному функционированию внутреннего водного транспорта, изучены возможности для его продвижения и улучшения качества работы.
On Stochastic Heating and Its Phase-space Signatures in Low-beta Kinetic Turbulence
Authors: Cerri S. S. , Arzamasskiy L. , Kunz M. W.
Published: August 2021

We revisit the theory of stochastic heating of ions and investigate its phase-space signatures in kinetic turbulence of relevance to low-β portions of the solar wind. In particular, we retain a full scale-dependent approach in our treatment, and we explicitly consider the case in which electric-field fluctuations can be described by a generalized Ohm’s law that includes Hall and thermoelectric effects. These two electric-field terms provide the dominant contributions to stochastic ion heating when the ion-Larmor scale is much smaller than the ion skin depth, ρ
i ≪ d
i, which is the case at β ≪ 1. Employing well-known spectral scaling laws for Alfvén-wave and kinetic-Alfvén-wave turbulent fluctuations, we obtain scaling relations characterizing the field-perpendicular particle-energization rate and energy diffusion coefficient associated with stochastic heating in these two regimes. Phase-space signatures of ion heating are then investigated using three-dimensional hybrid-kinetic simulations of continuously driven Alfvénic turbulence at low β (namely, β
i = β
e = 0.3 and β
i = β
e = 1/9). In these simulations, energization of ions parallel to the magnetic field is subdominant compared to its perpendicular counterpart (Q
∥,i ≪ Q
⊥,i), and the fraction of turbulent energy that goes into ion heating is ≈75% at β
i = 0.3 and ≈40% at β
i ≃ 0.1. The phase-space signatures of ion energization are consistent with Landau-resonant collisionless damping and a (β-dependent) combination of ion-cyclotron and stochastic heating. We demonstrate good agreement between our scale-dependent theory and various signatures associated with the stochastic portion of the heating. We discuss briefly the effect of intermittency on stochastic heating and the implications of our work for the interpretation of stochastic heating in solar-wind spacecraft data.
A Search for TeV Gamma-Ray Emission from Pulsar Tails by VERITAS
Authors: Benbow W. , Brill A. , Buckley J. H. , Capasso M. , Chromey A. J. , Errando M. , Falcone A. , Farrell K. A , Feng Q. , Finley J. P. , Foote G. M. , Fortson L. , Furniss A. , Gent A. , Giuri C. , Hanna D. , Hassan T. , Hervet O. , Holder J. , Hughes G. , Humensky T. B. , Jin W. , Kaaret P. , Kargaltsev Oleg , Kertzman M. , Kieda D. , Klingler Noel , Kumar S. , Lang M. J. , Lundy M. , Maier G. , McGrath C. E , Moriarty P. , Mukherjee R. , Nieto D. , Nievas-Rosillo M. , O’Brien S. , Ong R. A. , Otte A. N. , Patel S. , Pfrang K. , Pohl M. , Prado R. R. , Quinn J. , Ragan K. , Reynolds P. T. , Ribeiro D. , Richards G. T. , Roache E. , Ryan J. L. , Santander M. , Sembroski G. H. , Shang R. , Volkov Igor , Wakely S. P. , Weinstein A. , Wilcox P. , Williams D. A.
Published: August 2021

We report on the search for very-high-energy gamma-ray emission from the regions around three nearby supersonic pulsars (PSR B0355+54, PSR J0357+3205, and PSR J1740+1000) that exhibit long X-ray tails. To date there is no clear detection of TeV emission from any pulsar tail that is prominent in X-ray or radio. We provide upper limits on the TeV flux, and luminosity, and also compare these limits with other pulsar wind nebulae detected in X-rays and the tail emission model predictions. We find that at least one of the three tails is likely to be detected in observations that are a factor of 2–3 more sensitive. The analysis presented here also has implications for deriving the properties of pulsar tails, for those pulsars whose tails could be detected in TeV.
The Effect of Thermal Nonequilibrium on Helmet Streamers
Authors: Schlenker Michael J. , Antiochos Spiro K. , MacNeice Peter J. , Mason Emily I.
Published: August 2021

Solar loops in which the coronal heating scale is short compared to the loop length are known to be susceptible to thermal nonequilibrium (TNE). We investigate the effects of this process on the largest loops in the corona, those of a helmet streamer. Our numerical study uses a 2.5D MHD code that includes the full magnetic field dynamics as well as the detailed plasma thermodynamics. The simulation model is axisymmetric, consisting of an equatorial streamer belt and two polar coronal holes. As in previous 1D loop studies, we find that TNE occurs in coronal loops with sufficiently large length, but in contrast to these studies, we find that the process also drives substantial magnetic dynamics, especially near the top of the streamer where the plasma beta becomes of order unity. From the simulation results we determine predictions for spectroscopic and imaging observations of both the hot and cool helmet streamer plasma. Simulations are preformed using different scale heights for the heating and different numerical resolution in order to determine the dependence of our findings on these important parameters. We conclude that TNE in streamers may explain several puzzling observations, such as the ubiquitous blueshifts observed at the edges of active regions. We also discuss the implications of our results for the solar wind.
SNIascore: Deep-learning Classification of Low-resolution Supernova Spectra
Authors: Fremling Christoffer , Hall Xander J. , Coughlin Michael W. , Dahiwale Aishwarya S. , Duev Dmitry A. , Graham Matthew J. , Kasliwal Mansi M. , Kool Erik C. , Mahabal Ashish A. , Miller Adam A. , Neill James D. , Perley Daniel A. , Rigault Mickael , Rosnet Philippe , Rusholme Ben , Sharma Yashvi , Shin Kyung Min , Shupe David L. , Sollerman Jesper , Walters Richard S. , Kulkarni S. R.
Published: August 2021

We present SNIascore, a deep-learning-based method for spectroscopic classification of thermonuclear supernovae (SNe Ia) based on very low-resolution (R ∼ 100) data. The goal of SNIascore is the fully automated classification of SNe Ia with a very low false-positive rate (FPR) so that human intervention can be greatly reduced in large-scale SN classification efforts, such as that undertaken by the public Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) Bright Transient Survey (BTS). We utilize a recurrent neural network architecture with a combination of bidirectional long short-term memory and gated recurrent unit layers. SNIascore achieves a <0.6% FPR while classifying up to 90% of the low-resolution SN Ia spectra obtained by the BTS. SNIascore simultaneously performs binary classification and predicts the redshifts of secure SNe Ia via regression (with a typical uncertainty of <0.005 in the range from z = 0.01 to z = 0.12). For the magnitude-limited ZTF BTS survey (≈70% SNe Ia), deploying SNIascore reduces the amount of spectra in need of human classification or confirmation by ≈60%. Furthermore, SNIascore allows SN Ia classifications to be automatically announced in real time to the public immediately following a finished observation during the night.
Exploration of Icy Ocean Worlds Using Geophysical Approaches
Authors: Marusiak Angela G , Vance Steven , Panning Mark P , Běhounková Marie , Byrne Paul K , Choblet Gaël , Daswani Mohit Melwani , Hughson Kynan , Journaux Baptiste , Lobo Ana H , Schmidt Britney E , Pleiner Sládková Kateřina , Soderlund Krista M , Song WenZhan , Souček Ondřej , Steinbrügge Gregor , Thompson Andrew F. , Wang Sili
Published: August 2021

Geophysics-focused missions and improved geophysical data sets are critical for the future exploration of icy ocean worlds. Of particular interest is the exploration of the Galilean moon, Europa, and the Saturnian moons, Titan and Enceladus. These bodies likely have geologically active surfaces and may harbor habitable subsurface environments. Placing any candidate signatures for life in context requires further knowledge of the interior of these worlds. While the surfaces of these bodies have been mapped, their interiors remain poorly understood. Geophysical approaches such as geodesy, seismology, ice-penetrating radar and altimetry measurements, and electromagnetometry would provide critical information regarding the interior of these icy ocean worlds. The approaches described below would answer key science questions regarding ice shell and ocean dynamics, internal structure and interior layer thicknesses, near-surface structure, and how material from the deep interior might be exchanged with the surface. Here we outline the geophysical environments of Enceladus, Europa, and Titan; some outstanding science questions that remain to be addressed; and examples of the geophysical approaches that can provide the context to better understand icy ocean worlds.
A new species of Pareas (Squamata, Pareidae) from southern Vietnam
Authors: Le Duong T. T. , Tran Thinh G. , Hoang Huy D. , Stuart Bryan L.
Published: August 2021

Abstract

We describe a new species of pareid snake from the Di Linh Plateau in Lam Dong Province of southern Vietnam based on morphological and molecular evidence. Pareas temporalissp. nov. is distinguished from its congeners by having the combination of yellow-brown body colouration; hexagonal-shaped frontal, with lateral sides parallel to the body axis; 16–17 temporals, with 4–5 anterior temporals; loreal and prefrontal not contacting eye; 2–3 preoculars; two suboculars; 2–3 postoculars; 8–9 supralabials; 8–9 infralabials; 15–15–15 dorsal scale rows, all keeled, three vertebral scale rows enlarged; 191 (+1 preventral) ventrals, smooth; 92 subcaudals, all divided; undivided anal scale; two postocular stripes; and a solid dark brown vertebral stripe extending from rear of nuchal collar along the entire length of body and tail. Phylogenetic analyses of mitochondrial DNA data recovered the new species to be nested within the P. carinatus complex and to be the sister taxon to P. nuchalis from Borneo.
Differences in Compassion Satisfaction, Compassion Fatigue, and Work Environment Factors by Hospital Registered Nurse Type
Authors: Lisle Lisa , Speroni Karen , Aroom Wynne , Crouch Lynn , Honigsberg Hope
Published: August 2021

Patients and families desire compassionate care from healthcare providers. In today’s healthcare environment, challenges exist for all providers, including nurses, with balancing the delivery of consistent, compassionate care and maintaining a professional quality of life (QOL) that incorporates overall wellness and a healthy work environment. A literature review indicated no available research related to compassion satisfaction and fatigue and work environment by RN type. The aims of this study were to quantify differences in compassion satisfaction (CS) and compassion fatigue (CF) scores, including burnout and secondary traumatic stress (STS), by four registered nurse (RN) employment-types and to study work environment factors. Our methods included a survey of a random sample (n = 208) of RNs by type. Study results indicated that significant differences existed by RN type for CF (burnout and STS) scores; nurse leaders had the most CF and other nurses the least. Significant differences also existed for some shared governance activities and workplace violence measures. Our discussion concludes that opportunities exist for evaluation of interventions for healthier work environments, particularly for nurse leaders, including supporting shared governance activities for all RN types, as well as zero-tolerance for workplace violence.
Notes sur quelques photographies d’archive
Authors: Brones Sophie
Published: August 2021

Cet article présente quatre photographies provenant des archives de la société foncière SOLIDERE. Il vise à montrer en quoi la photographie envisagée comme document, mais aussi dans ses qualités représentationnelles, est une source incontournable pour une ethnographie du changement urbain à Beyrouth dont une partie, en raison des guerres et des reconstructions successives, n’existe, précisément, plus qu’en images.
God, Workers, Women, and Self: Convergences, Accidents, and Other Uncertainties in Half a Century of Fieldwork in Lebanon
Authors: Joseph Suad
Published: August 2021

Le Liban est un creuset d’incertitudes, d’imagination, d’imprévus où se déploient des luttes tout à la fois régionales et globales. Les similitudes de parcours entre la biographie de l’autrice et l’histoire du pays fournissent l’occasion d’un éclairage sur plusieurs sujets tels que la religion, le politique, l’État, le colonialisme, les rapports de classe et de race, la pauvreté, la citoyenneté, les droits, le genre, la famille, les notions de personne et de soi. Cet article auto-ethnographique offre ainsi de revenir sur les cinquante années de terrain effectuées par l’autrice dans son pays d’origine qui ont donné lieu au croisement de ces différentes perspectives de recherche.
Le statut de la métaphore en marketing social : le cas de la campagne pour l’utilisation du préservatif au Niger
Authors: Hounyovi Maxime Jean-Claude
Published: August 2021

La présente recherche, vise à comprendre le statut de la métaphore dans la campagne pour l’utilisation du préservatif au Niger. L’approche qualitative, notamment l’observation et l’entretien, est adoptée. Trois collectes successives de données par entretien libre ont été effectuées, suivant un processus inspiré de la Grounded Theory , à Tahoua, à Niamey et à Cotonou. Les corpus des discours des interlocuteurs et les messages publicitaires ont fait l’objet d’analyses de contenus. Les analyses ont mis au jour trois types de métaphores : la métaphore littérale, la métaphore symbolique et la métaphore symbiotique. Il apparaît que le recours à l’analogie métaphorique pour la campagne de promotion du préservatif au Niger permet de contourner le tabou du sexe qui est l’un des éléments de la culture nigérienne.
A Review of Business Intelligence and Analytics in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Authors: Llave Marilex Rea
Published: August 2021

Business intelligence and analytics (BI&A) has become a cornerstone of many organizations in making informed decisions. Despite the importance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to all world economies, research in BI&A focuses mostly on large enterprises. To aid in closing this gap, this study provides a comprehensive review of the literature sources in this domain. Through a systematic literature review, this study collects, categorizes, synthesizes, and analyzes 78 articles related to BI&A in SMEs. The research topics that are addressed include BI&A components and solutions, Mobile BI&A, Cloud BI&A, and BI&A application, adoption, implementation, and benefits. Further, the research gaps and suggestions for future research are presented to facilitate the progression of BI&A in SME research.
Knowledge-Based Service (KBS) Opportunities to Contour Startup Into a Scalable Enterprise
Authors: Yadav Deepak , Das Niladari , Tripathi Paritosh
Published: August 2021

The essential transition step from a startup to a sustainable organization in early-stage entrepreneurs is very crucial. The four stages in the life cycle of an entrepreneurial venture consists of ideation, transition, scaling-up, and growth/exit and is efficiently done by knowledge-based services (KBS). The founding team faced the key challenges which emphasize assessment, validation, and enhancement of the business concept. KBS is a large and fast-growing economy based on businesses and professions which lays a concrete foundation to build a scalable business. KBS are highly recommended opportunities for new venture investment and growth and have created more than 79% out of all nonfarm US jobs. This area has been paid very little attention to entrepreneurship research and education which hampers national economic expansion. This article discusses entrepreneurship education, research and investment in KBS. KBS research work explores exclusive features, opportunities, and challenges in new venture development to a scalable enterprise.
Digital Fluency in SMEs
Authors: Bourdeau Simon , Vieru Dragos
Published: August 2021

In the practitioner and the academic literatures, links between information technology (IT) adoption, IT use, and digital fluency (DF) have been emphasized by a number of authors. However, there is a lack of understanding of what exactly digital fluency is, how it can be conceptualized, and what role it plays in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Based on the DF literature and its underlying concepts such as skills, expertise, and competencies, as well as on the SME literature, a multi-case study of three Canadian SMEs is conducted to empirically evaluate a typology of DF archetypes. The typology, that is based on a change agent perspective, has three archetypes. Results suggest that SMEs' managers should focus on the complementarity nature of the cognitive, social, and technological dimensions of DF when assessing and developing their employees' DF.
Retaining Knowledge in Smaller Building and Construction Firms
Authors: Durst Susanne , Bruns Guido , Edvardsson Ingi Runar
Published: August 2021

The purpose of this study is to increase our understanding of how SMEs retain critical knowledge. Against the background of the underdeveloped body of knowledge regarding knowledge retention, the authors selected an explorative (qualitative) research approach. More precisely, they conducted semi-structured interviews with organization members (i.e. executive and regular staff) of five Austrian SMEs operating in the building and construction industry. This study provides fresh insights into knowledge retention in SMEs. The findings advance the limited understanding of knowledge retention in general and regarding SMEs. They also contribute to the further development of the study of knowledge management in the building and construction sector. Based on the study's findings the authors derive suitable measures to better manage the process of knowledge retention in SMEs. These measures may be useful for SMEs operating in other industries as well.
Social Media Marketing in Trinidad and Tobago
Authors: Ramkissoon-Babwah Natasha , Racha Shevaughn Darion
Published: August 2021

The objective of this research was to examine the utilization of social media by SMEs as a marketing tool in Trinidad and Tobago. A review of the literature in the field was undertaken on themes such as social media marketing, the value of social media for SMEs, and the challenges to implementing social media campaigns. The empirical process consisted of 35 qualitative semi-structured interviews with SMEs throughout Trinidad and Tobago to examine the experiences and impact of their social media strategies. The participants had businesses in sectors such as food and beverage, clothing, health and wellness, and sporting goods. The study concluded by giving recommendations such as developing a formal system to manage social media performance, conducting a due diligence before social media channel selection, embarking on and developing a strategic marketing plan for SMEs when the decision has been made to incorporate the tools of social media as a significant marketing channel.
Effect of the Intratrepreneurial Culture on the Innovative Activity of Spain's SMEs
Authors: Pérez-de-Lema Domingo García , Gálvez-Albarracin Edgar Julián , García-Solarte Mónica
Published: August 2021

The objective of this chapter is to analyze the effect which entrepreneurial culture has over innovation on products processes and development of micro, small and medium businesses (SMEs). That is why an empirical study has been conducted with over 600 firms from Spain. The data processed through linear regressions by ordinary least squares (OLS) which indicates that all factors associated to intrapreneurship have positive effects over innovation activity in SMEs, especially those which are a big larger. These findings are important because they show to businessmen, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, academia and government that in the quest for positive innovation performance, they must promote within organizations the tolerance to risks and mistakes, adequate compensation, incentives, team work, managers support and flexibility in corporate structure.
Key Challenges for Greek IT Start Ups
Authors: Spyropoulos Theocharis Stylianos
Published: August 2021

The study examines the IT Greek start-up ecosystem, analyzing the founders' views, strategy, and current perception regarding their ICT start-ups. The study examines the views and perceptions of 143 founders of Greek IT start ups who participated in exhibitions as start-up companies between September 2018 and May 2019, and had completed at least one accelerator program.
Top authors in dermatology and beyond: A personal note
Authors: Naldi Luigi
Published: August 2021

A few weeks, a friend of mine directed me to a paper in the Blue Journal, the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, and congratulated me: I was ranked in the paper among the first 25 top authors in Dermatology by career-long total citations 1996-2019 [...]
The Association among Health Behaviors, Shift Work and Chronic Morbidity: A Cross-Sectional Study on Nurses Working in Full-Time Positions
Authors: Berent Dominika , Skoneczny Mariusz , Macander Marian , Wojnar Marcin
Published: August 2021

Background

Nurses are known to work in conditions of stress and physical overload. Health behaviors are modifiable factors that may reduce the adverse effects of work on general health. The present study examined health-related behaviors and their association with current night shift work and chronic morbidity among female nurses. Design and Method: Four hundred seventy-two female nurses (M ± SD = 44.28±7.14 years) self-reported their health habits, physical activity, body mass index (BMI), and chronic disorders that required current treatment. Instruments used in the study consisted of an author-developed questionnaire and the Health Behavior Inventory (HBI). Reported diagnoses were classified as cardio-vascular, gastro-intestinal, malignant neoplastic, endocrine, or other.

Results

The most common reported disorders were cardiovascular disorders (5.7% of nurses) followed by other (7.6%), endocrine (7.4%), gastro-intestinal (6.4%), and malignancy (0.2%). On average, health-related behaviors on the HBI were average (83.49 ± 14.33). Overweight and/or obesity (i.e., BMI ≥25 kg/m2) were reported by 41.5% of nurses, 24.2% were current smokers, and 36% reported no recreational physical activity. The remaining 64% of nurses who performed physical activity did not report activity levels that met World Health Organization recommendations. Physical activity and HBI scores (total and subscales; i.e., positive attitude, preventive behaviors, proper dietary habits, health-related practices) were not associated with current night shift work or morbidity.

Conclusion

Health-promoting programs are needed to support weight control and promote health-related behaviors among nurses. Future research should identify potential barriers to healthy lifestyle recommendations in the workplace.
Pregnant Women's Perceptions of Physical Activity: Adaptation of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire in Dubai, a Multicultural Society
Authors: Siyad Sadhiya , Mustafa Naima , Banu Syeda Sakeena , Buharoon Maryam Ali , Al Mulla Maryam Abdulla , Ankarali Handan , Carrick Frederick Robert , Abdulrahman Mahera
Published: August 2021

Background

There are major health benefits of physical activity (PA) during pregnancy, yet there is scant data about a woman's knowledge and understanding of these benefits globally.

Design and Methods

We aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of pregnant women in the United Arab Emirates concerning exercise. We wanted to investigate why some women exercise while others do not exercise during pregnancy. We used a cross-sectional study using a paper-based questionnaire involving pregnant women at antenatal clinics in the Dubai health Authority. The Modified form of Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) was adapted in both Arabic and English and used in this study.

Results

Women aging 25-35 that had a higher educational level, were employed, having 1 or 2 previous pregnancies, and having better knowledge on the benefits of Physical Activity (PA) during pregnancy had better exercise profiles.

Conclusions

Our results demonstrate that the majority of the women that participated in our study were shown to have low PA during pregnancy. Better education and communication of the benefits of PA during pregnancy are needed to improve exercise among pregnant women in the UAE population. We found that improved education of women specific to PA with involvement of a healthcare provider were associated with an increase in PA during pregnancy.
Work Schedule and Substance Abuse in Vocational Students
Authors: Soliman Shaimaa Sherif , Allam Heba Khodary , Habib Nagwa Mahmoud , Abdallah Ayat Roushdy , Hassan Omayma M
Published: August 2021

Background

Drug abuse is one of the world's most serious and rapidly rising problems, causing a wide variety of health issues with significant morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to explore the association between part-time work and substance abuse among vocational students.

Design and methods

We conducted a cross-sectional analytical study that included all part-time working male students from five vocational male schools, and we used a standardized pretested questionnaire after obtaining written informed consent. A One- Step Multi-Drug Screen Test was used to assess the substances that were abused

Results

A total of 316 out of the 400 invited students participated in our study. Of the total screened subjects, 26.6 % were abusing substances. Twenty-five (36.2%) day working adolescents, nine (14.0%) night working adolescents, and forty (36.0%) day and night working adolescents were abusers. Tobacco was the most widely abused drug (68%) in the form of smoking, followed by cannabis (24%), marijuana (16.4%), alcohol (10%), and opioid (6.3%). Night workers had significantly lower rates of smoking, cannabis, Marijuana, alcohol, or opioids abuse, and Logistic regression was performed to ascertain the effects of the work schedule on the likelihood that participants have substance abuse; Night workers were 7.14 times less likely to have substance abuse than day workers, while day and night work did not differ from day work.

Conclusions

The prevalence of drug abuse in vocational students is considered high and a serious problem that damages the youth and the community.
Gaming, substance use and distress within a cohort of online gamblers
Authors: André Frida , Håkansson Anders , Claesdotter-Knutsson Emma
Published: August 2021

Background: The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) included Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) as a tentative diagnosis and inquires for additional research. The research on gaming is inconsistent regarding measurement approach and diagnostic cut-offs. Some scholars suggest the core approach, accentuating some of the diagnostic criteria to avoid pathologizing harmless behavior. Also, the co-occurrence of gaming and other addictions, gambling in specifically, is frequently reported but poorly understood. The present study aimed to explore gaming within a population of online gamblers in order to evaluate the core approach but also to investigate the possible co-occurrence of different addictions.Design and Methods: The present study is derived from material collected for a study on online gambling. The study addressed 1007 adult individuals from the general population who had gambled for money on an online casino site or an online betting site, on at least 10 occasions during the past 12 months.Results: Both the level of distress and problem gambling increased as the severity of gaming increased. The co-occurrence of problems with alcohol, illicit drug use/prescription sedatives/strong painkillers and gambling was roughly 50% among the addictive gamers.Conclusion: The present study suggests that the core approach manages to distinguish in severity of gaming in regards to interference and comorbidity. We also brought light to the occurrence of gaming within a population of gamblers and our results indicate that this specific group of addicted gamers are particularly burdened by co-occurrent addictive behaviors and severe distress.
Healthcare in Ghana Amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Narrative Literature Review
Authors: Dzando Gideon , Salifu Seidu , Donyi Anthony Bimba , Akpeke Hope , Kumah Augustine , Dordunu Rebecca , Nonoh Elisha A.
Published: August 2021

The Coronavirus pandemic has caused more deaths than any other single disease since the outbreak was confirmed. The World Health Organization in collaboration with national and international health agencies continues to lead the way in bracing global healthcare systems to fight the pandemic. There are variations in national capacities towards the preparedness and management of the pandemic. The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service, continues to provide policy and operational directions towards the containment of the pandemic. The purpose of this study is to review the setup of the healthcare sector in Ghana in light of the ongoing pandemic. This study is a narrative literature review in which data was extracted from electronic databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus and Ebscohost that published Covid-19 research articles from Ghana. Literature was analysed and discussed based on the structures and systems available in the healthcare sector, as well as trends available from the global perspective. The healthcare sector in Ghana continues to support the citizenry in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. The government provides regular updates and continue to pledge their support in dealing with the effects of the pandemic. Challenges with accessibility, workforce, funding, and infrastructure remain the major hindrances in fighting the pandemic. The government and healthcare partners need to continually reform the healthcare system to meet the increasing demand for healthcare during the pandemic.
Single-use Plastic and COVID-19 in the NHS: Barriers and Opportunities
Authors: Hu Xiaocheng , Davies Roz , Morrissey Karyn , Smith Richard , Fleming Lora E. , Sharmina Maria , Clair Rebecca , Hopkinson Peter
Published: August 2021

Background

Single-use personal protective equipment (PPE) has been essential to protect healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, intensified use of PPE could counteract the previous efforts made by the UK NHS Trusts to reduce their plastic footprint.

Design and methods

In this study, we conducted an in-depth case study in the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust to investigate plastic-related issues in a typical NHS Trust before, during and after the pandemic. We first collected hospital routine data on both procurement and usage of single-use PPE (including face masks, aprons, and gowns) for the time period between April 2019 and August 2020. We then interviewed 12 hospital staff across a wide remit, from senior managers to consultants, nurses and catering staff, to gather qualitative evidence on the overall impact of COVID-19 on the Trust regarding plastic use.

Results

We found that although COVID-19 had increased the procurement and the use of single-use plastic substantially during the pandemic, it did not appear to have changed the focus of the hospital on implementing measures to reduce single-use plastic in the long term. We then discussed the barriers and opportunities to tackle plastic issues within the NHS in the post-COVID world, for example, a circular healthcare model.

Conclusion

Investment is needed in technologies and processes that can recycle and reuse a wider range of single-use plastics, and innovate sustainable alternatives to replace singleuse consumables used in the NHS to construct a fully operational closed material loop healthcare system.
Tuberculosis prevalence and associated factors among persons with diabetes mellitus after intensified case finding in three West African countries
Authors: Wachinou Ablo Prudence , Ade Serge , Ndour Mbaye Maimouna , Bah Boubacar , Balde Naby , Gninkoun Jules , Bekou Wilfried , Sarr Marie , Bah Sow Oumou , Affolabi Dissou , Merle Corinne
Published: August 2021

Background: To determine the prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) and associated factors in persons with diabetes mellitus (DM) in Benin, Guinea and Senegal.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the largest DM center in each country. Participants systematically underwent clinical screening and chest radiography. Participants who were symptomatic or with abnormal radiography underwent bacteriological investigations (sputum smear, Xpert MTB/RIF and culture) on sputum. Participants with no TB at enrolment were re-examined for TB six months later. Logistic regression was performed to identify factors associated with TB.Results: There were 5870 DM patients: 1881 (32.0%) in Benin, 1912 (32.6%) in Guinea and 2077 (35.4%) in Senegal. Of these, 114 had bacteriologically-confirmed TB, giving a pooled prevalence of 1.9% (95%CI=1.6-2.3). TB prevalence was 0.5% (95%CI=0.3-1.0), 2.4% (95%CI=1.8-3.2) and 2.8% (95%CI=2.2-3.6), respectively, in Benin, Guinea and Senegal. Factors associated with an increased odds of TB diagnosis were a usual residence in Guinea (aOR=2.62;95%CI=1.19-5.77; p=0.016) or in Senegal (aOR=3.73;95%CI=1.85-7.51; p<0.001), the age group of 35-49 years (aOR=2.30;95%CI=1.11-4.79; p=0.025), underweight (aOR=7.34;95%CI=4.65-11.57; p<0.001) and close contact with a TB case (aOR=2.27;95%CI=1.37-3.76; p=0.002). Obesity was associated with lower odds of TB (aOR=0.20; 95%CI=0.06-0.65; p=0.008).Conclusion: TB is prevalent among DM patients in Benin, Guinea and Senegal and higher than among the general population. The findings support the need for intensified case finding in DM patients in order to ensure systematic early detection of TB during the routine consultation process.
Heterogenous Phenotypes of Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome Related to NPHS1 Mutation
Authors: Wong Sze Wa , Chan Eugene Yu Hin , Ma Alison Lap Tak , Yuen Liz Yuet Ping , Lai Wai Ming
Published: August 2021

We report the heterogeneous outcomes in congenital nephrotic syndrome (CNS) secondary to variants in NPHS1 gene. We retrospectively reviewed the records of all patients with genetically confirmed NPHS1-related CNS who presented to one center between 2000 and 2018. Four patients from three families were identified. Three progressed to kidney failure at 2–10 years and required kidney replacement therapy. Two patients with Arg1160Ter NPHS1 variant had slow disease progression, with one reaching only stage 2 chronic kidney disease in early adulthood. This report shows the phenotypic heterogeneity in CNS with NPSH1 variants indicating that genotype/phenotype correlations in NPHS1-related CNS are poor.
Predictive Factors of Event-Free Survival at 24 Months in Patients with Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Kim Yu Ri , Kim Soo-Jeong , Lee Hye Sun , Jeon Soyoung , Cho Hyunsoo , Chung Haerim , Jang Ji Eun , Cheong June-Won , Min Yoo Hong , Kim Jin Seok
Published: August 2021

PurposeEvent-free survival at 24 months (EFS24) is known to be a surrogate marker for overall survival (OS) for patients with peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL). We examined the role of EFS24 in PTCL compared to diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), and then assessed the clinical predictive factors of achieving EFS24. Materials and MethodsPatients with newly diagnosed PTCL treated with anthracycline-based chemotherapy were included. Subsequent OS was defined as the time elapsed from 24 months after diagnosis until death from any cause in those who achieved EFS24. ResultsOverall, 153 patients were evaluated, and 51 patients (33.3%) achieved EFS24. Patients who achieved EFS24 showed superior OS compared to patients who did not (p < 0.001). EFS24 could stratify the subsequent OS although it did not reach to that of the general population. After matching the PTCL group to the DLBCL group based on the international prognostic index, the subsequent OS in patients who achieved EFS24 was similar between the two groups (p=0.094). Advanced stage was a significant factor to predict the failing EFS24 by multivariable analysis (p < 0.001).ConclusionPatients with PTCL who achieve EFS24 could have a favorable subsequent OS. Since advanced disease stage is a predictor of EFS24 failure, future efforts should focus on developing novel therapeutic strategies for PTCL patients presenting with advanced disease.
El aprendizaje a través de la ciencia ficción: El audiovisual Guardians of the heritage
Authors: Ramón Fernández Francisca , Giménez Chornet Vicent , Cabedo Mallol Vicente , Oltra Gutiérrez Juan Vicente
Published: August 2021

Se presenta la innovación y resultados obtenidos de la utilización de un audiovisual de ciencia ficción “Guardians of the heritage” con la finalidad de favorecer el aprendizaje de la asignatura Gestión del documento electrónico. El objetivo del artículo es analizar si los alumnos han valorado positivamente la visualización de un audiovisual relacionado con un contenido de la asignatura, y si de esta forma los conceptos explicados en clase se pueden asimilar mejor.
Pengaruh Religiositas terhadap Minat Mahasiswa Menabung di Bank Syariah
Authors: Darmisah Peni , Saiin Saiin
Published: August 2021

As students who have an educational background in Islamic Economics, each has a different perception of Islamic Banking. There are still students who compare Islamic banks and conventional banks, a doubt toward the operational saving system, financing or discounting, and the existence of conventional Banks being more affordable than Islamic banks in remote areas. This study aimed to examine the effect of religiosity on students' interest in saving in Islamic banks. This type of research was quantitative with data analysis using a simple regression method. The results showed that the t count was 14,832, and the t table was 1,975 < t count 14,832 with a significance of 0.000 under 0.05. Therefore, it concluded that religiosity significantly affects the saving interest of students at Islamic Banks.
HCT116 Cells Cytotoxic Response to Multifuctionalized 5- Fluorouracil MWCNTs Conjugates In Colorectal Cancer
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, Sree Siddaganga College of Pharmacy, Tumkur-572102, Karnataka, India, K.P. Hemalatha
Published: August 2021

Nanomaterials are the foundations of Nanotechnology, which are measured in nanoscales, Carbon nanotubes are one of the interesting nanomaterials, studied for over 25 years because of their superlative properties such as high surface area, electrical and thermal conductivity, high biocompatibility, flexibility, resistance to corrosion and nanosize. According to research, carbon nanotubes are applied in sensing, water treatment, and drug delivery, mainly used to deliver the anticancer drugs. In our work, functionalization of multi walled carbon nanotubes done by covalent and non-covalent functionation methods, covalent functionalization showed better dispersing efficiency in aqueous medium and compatible with biological systems with damaging the crystal lattice of carbon nanotubes. Non covalent functionalization helps to derivatized with active compounds, surface adsorption or attachment of various molecules or antibodies, which subsequently helps in targeting the site and to produce therapeutic effects. Different formulations prepared by functionalized MWCNTs and multiple functionalization of MWCNTs done by binding the drug and antibodies to prepare functionalized MWCNTs 5-Fluorouracil complexes. The Cytotoxicity assay was carried out for the obtained new targeting formulations to analyze the effect of all the formulations on HCT116 cell line. The percentage death was determined based on the viability of the cells in the appropriate vehicle controls. In this study, we report the successful functionalization, binding of 5 Fluorouracil, antibodies to MWCNTs, and cells viability of all prepared formulations for the development of novel carbon based anticancer drug delivery system. Functionalized MWCNTs-5-Fluorouracil antibodies composite at concentration above 2.5 µg/mL exhibited ≥ 50% cytotoxicity post normalization with compound control to negate precipitation observed with the compound. All the formulations showed the precipitations indicating antitumor activity and biocompatibility.
Women’s Financial Literacy: Perceived Financial Knowledge and Its Impact on Money Management
Authors: Gunawan Vincent , Dewi Vera Intanie , Iskandarsyah Triyana , Hasyim Irsanti
Published: August 2021

This paper presents an empirical study on women’s financial literacy in a developing country, Indonesia. Financial literacy in developing countries, especially for women, needs to be improved. Traditionally, women have an important role in managing family finances. Their ability to conduct good financial management can help their family’s financial stability and improve its welfare. If women do not have adequate capacity to manage the family’s finances, the family’s economic health can be at risk. Having financial literacy is important as it provides financial resilience at times of uncertainty. This explanatory research uses a sample comprising 100 women living in the city of Bandung, Indonesia, who are in the Baby Boomer generation as well as in Generations X, Y, and Z. The data were collected through an online questionnaire and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results provide evidence that perceived financial knowledge has a significant effect on financial management behavior in the dimensions of savings behavior, shopping behavior, long-term planning, and short-term planning. Moreover, the study results show that the respondents have a moderate level of financial literacy and financial management behavior.
The Impact of Mother’s Bargaining Power on the Nutritional Status of Children in Indonesia
Authors: Fidyani Ahmad Yeyen , Wisana I Dewa Gede Karma
Published: August 2021

Poor nutritional status, especially during childhood, has a negative impact on one’s early life as well as throughout their life. One of the factors that influences the improvement of children’s nutritional status is the bargaining power of the mother. Previous studies have limitations in that they often use cross-sectional data and indirect approaches to measuring bargaining power. This study aims to measure the impact of maternal bargaining power on children’s nutritional status in Indonesia. The unit of analysis is children aged 7–19 years (IFLS5) who still have and live with their parents (IFLS4). Using the OLS estimation method, the results show that maternal bargaining power significantly and positively influences the nutritional status of children (HA z-score).
Mobility Pattern Changes in Indonesia in Response to COVID-19
Authors: Pramana Setia , Yuniarti Yuniarti , Paramartha Dede Yoga , Panuntun Satria Bagus
Published: August 2021

All countries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic have established several policies to control the spread of the disease. The government of Indonesia has enforced a work-from-home policy and large-scale social restrictions in most regions that result in the changes in community mobility in various categories of places. This study aims to (1) investigate the impact of large-scale restrictions on provincial-level mobility in Indonesia, (2) categorize provinces based on mobility patterns, and (3) investigate regional socio-economic characteristics that may lead to different mobility patterns. This study utilized Provincial-level Google Mobility Index, Flight data scraped from daily web, and regional characteristics (e.g., poverty rate, percentages of informal workers). A Dynamic Time Warping method was employed to investigate the clusters of mobility. The study shows an intense trade-off of mobility pattern between residential areas and  public areas. In general, during the first 2.5 months of the pandemic, people had reduced their activities in public areas and preferred to stay at home. Meanwhile, provinces have different mobility patterns from each other during the period of the large-scale restrictions. The differences in mobility are mainly led by the percentage of formal workers in each region.