bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Community-Level Analysis of Drinking Water Data Highlights the Importance of Drinking Water Metrics for the State, Federal Environmental Health Justice Priorities in the United States
Authors: Uche Uloma Igara , Evans Sydney , Rundquist Soren , Campbell Chris , Naidenko Olga V.
Published: October 2021

Research studies analyzing the geospatial distribution of air pollution and other types of environmental contamination documented the persistence of environmental health disparities between communities. Due to the shortage of publicly available data, only limited research has been published on the geospatial distribution of drinking water pollution. Here we present a framework for the joint consideration of community-level drinking water data and demographic data. Our analysis builds on a comprehensive data set of drinking water contaminant occurrence for the United States for 2014–2019 and the American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2015–2019) from the U.S. Census Bureau. Focusing on the U.S. states of California and Texas for which geospatial data on community water system service boundaries are publicly available, we examine cumulative cancer risk for water served by community water systems of different sizes relative to demographic characteristics for the populations served by these water systems. In both California and Texas, greater cumulative cancer risk was observed for water systems serving communities with a higher percentage of Hispanic/Latino and Black/African American community members. This investigation demonstrates that it is both practical and essential to incorporate and expand the drinking water data metrics in the analysis of environmental pollution and environmental health. The framework presented here can support the development of public policies to advance environmental health justice priorities on state and federal levels in the U.S.
E-Cigarette Use, Systemic Inflammation, and Depression
Authors: Farrell Kayla Rae , Karey Emma , Xu Shu , Gibbon Grace , Gordon Terry , Weitzman Michael
Published: October 2021

Background: E-cigarette use (vaping) is an emerging public health problem. Depression has been found to be associated with e-cigarette use, and vaping and depression are each associated with elevated systemic inflammation. To date, the role of inflammation in the relationship between vaping and depression has not been explored. Objective: To assess the independent associations between e-cigarette use, depression, and inflammation, and to investigate whether the likelihood of depression among current e-cigarette users is associated with systemic inflammation. Methods: Nationally representative NHANES data from 2015–2018 were used (n = 4961). Systemic inflammation was defined as serum C-reactive protein (CRP) ≥ 8.0 mg/L. Depressed individuals were characterized by a score ≥ 10 on the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Current e-cigarette users were defined as individuals who vaped at least once in the past 30 days and these individuals were stratified by use: exclusive users (reported smoking less than 100 combustible cigarettes in their lifetime), dual users (reported current use of electronic and combustible cigarettes), and e-cigarette users who were previous smokers. Bivariate analyses were used to assess independent associations between vaping, depression, and inflammation; and weighted logistic regression analyses adjusting for BMI, sex, and economic status were used to determine the odds ratios (ORs) for depression by e-cigarette category stratified by differential CRP levels. Results: Depression occurred in 16.7% of all e-cigarette users vs. 5.0% of those who never used e-cigarettes (p < 0.001). In adjusted analyses, the following elevated ORs were found: all current e-cigarette users with CRP <8 = 3.37 (95% CI: 2.06, 5.51) vs. CRP ≥8 = 6.70 (2.48, 18.11); exclusive e-cigarette users with CRP <8 = 1.91 (0.78, 4.69) vs. those with CRP ≥8 = 5.09 (1.44, 18.02); and dual users with CRP <8 = 4.31 (2.35, 7.89) vs. those with CRP ≥8 = 7.37 (1.85, 29.41). These ORs indicate that depression is associated with each category of e-cigarette use; however, we found this association did not vary by systemic inflammation level (interaction p-values > 0.05). Conclusion: While a pattern of greater ORs for depression among e-cigarette users with elevated CRP provides provocative findings that might suggest a potential role of inflammation in the association between vaping and depression, we failed to find evidence that inflammation clearly moderates this association. While it is possible that depression among e-cigarette users may be influenced by systemic inflammation, a reproduction of the current study is necessary among a larger cohort to elucidate the effect of inflammation on depression among e-cigarette users.
The Experience of a Single NHS England Trust on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Junior and Middle-Grade Doctors: What Is Next?
Authors: Revythis Antonios , Shah Sidrah , Enyioma Synthia , Ghose Aruni , Patel Meenash  , Karathanasi Afroditi , Sanchez Elisabet , Boussios Stergios
Published: October 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly affected all national healthcare systems at different levels. In countries heavily hit by the pandemic, it was reported that healthcare workers were asked to work long hours, had increased workload, were faced with difficult decisions, and that the resources were stretched. As such, the COVID-19 pandemic would create the perfect storm for burnout in healthcare workers. Within this context, we conducted a survey in a district general hospital in Southeast England. We focused on doctors in training, in different specialties. This survey included parts of the Maslach Burnout Inventory for healthcare professionals, along with other relevant questions, such as the financial impact and seeking of psychological support. The results showed moderate levels of emotional exhaustion, but high levels of personal satisfaction, a positive impact on doctors finances and very low levels of seeking support.
Spatiotemporal Difference Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Tourism Urbanization in China’s Major Tourist Cities
Authors: Xie Xia , Zhang Lei , Sun Hui , Chen Feifei , Zhou Chunshan
Published: October 2021

Tourism is crucial for promoting industrial development and is an important driver of China’s new type of urbanization. A tourism urbanization index system was constructed in three dimensions: the tourism industry, urbanization, and the ecological environment. The spatial–temporal differentiation characteristics and influencing factors of tourism urbanization in 35 major tourist cities in China from 2009 to 2018 were analyzed using the state space method, standard deviation ellipse, and spatial autocorrelation analysis. The results show the following. (1) Over time, the tourism industry index displays an upward trend, the urbanization index exhibits a more obvious upward trend, and the ecological environment index fluctuates strongly. Under the influence of all three factors, the tourism urbanization index shows a fluctuating rising trend. (2) Regarding the spatial distribution pattern, the development center of tourism urbanization shifts to the southeast, and the distribution direction is northeast-southwest. There is a significant agglomeration in global spatial autocorrelation. The local spatial correlation pattern is dominated by correlation characteristics and supplemented by different characteristics. (3) In terms of influencing factors, policy and regional development strategy, tourism resource endowment, economic development level, and traffic conditions are listed in descending order of influencing degree. Finally, we put forward some suggestions.
Practical Report of Disaster-Related Mental Health Interventions Following the Great East Japan Earthquake during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Potential for Suicide Prevention
Authors: Orui Masatsugu , Saeki Suzuka , Harada Shuichiro , Hayashi Mizuho
Published: October 2021

Background: This practical report aims to publicize the ongoing disaster-related mental health interventions following the Great East Japan Earthquake during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Disaster-related mental health interventions consisted of: (1) screening high-risk evacuees with high psychological distress (Kessler 6 score ≥ 13) or binge drinking; and (2) visiting selected high-risk individuals and providing them counseling through outreach in evacuee housing. These activity records were compiled from existing material in the Sendai City Office; therefore, no new interviews or questionnaire surveys were conducted. Results: During the COVID-19 pandemic, we introduced telephone counseling and shortened the time of support as a result of the restrictions. Counselors addressed issues of “loneliness” or “isolation” among evacuees, who had little connection with society due to the pandemic. Moreover, the procedure for obtaining COVID-19 special financial aid was explained to evacuees in financial difficulty. During this period, the suicide rates in the affected area did not increase significantly as compared to the national average. Conclusions: Our report may be instructive in terms of preventing suicide during the pandemic using high-risk approaches and counselors trained in disaster-related mental health interventions.
Google Street View-Derived Neighborhood Characteristics in California Associated with Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertension, Diabetes
Authors: Nguyen Thu T. , Nguyen Quynh C. , Rubinsky Anna D. , Tasdizen Tolga , Deligani Amir Hossein Nazem , Dwivedi Pallavi , Whitaker Ross , Fields Jessica D. , DeRouen Mindy C. , Mane Heran , Lyles Courtney R. , Brunisholz Kim D. , Bibbins-Domingo Kirsten
Published: October 2021

Characteristics of the neighborhood built environment influence health and health behavior. Google Street View (GSV) images may facilitate measures of the neighborhood environment that are meaningful, practical, and adaptable to any geographic boundary. We used GSV images and computer vision to characterize neighborhood environments (green streets, visible utility wires, and dilapidated buildings) and examined cross-sectional associations with chronic health outcomes among patients from the University of California, San Francisco Health system with outpatient visits from 2015 to 2017. Logistic regression models were adjusted for patient age, sex, marital status, race/ethnicity, insurance status, English as preferred language, assignment of a primary care provider, and neighborhood socioeconomic status of the census tract in which the patient resided. Among 214,163 patients residing in California, those living in communities in the highest tertile of green streets had 16–29% lower prevalence of coronary artery disease, hypertension, and diabetes compared to those living in communities in the lowest tertile. Conversely, a higher presence of visible utility wires overhead was associated with 10–26% more coronary artery disease and hypertension, and a higher presence of dilapidated buildings was associated with 12–20% greater prevalence of coronary artery disease, hypertension, and diabetes. GSV images and computer vision models can be used to understand contextual factors influencing patient health outcomes and inform structural and place-based interventions to promote population health.
Positive Relationships with Adults and Resilience to Suicide Attempt among New Mexico Hispanic Adolescents
Authors: Hall Meryn , Fullerton Lynne , Green Dan , FitzGerald Courtney A.
Published: October 2021

Suicide is a leading cause of adolescent death and has increased in recent years. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect that relationships with adults at home and in the community had on the probability of suicide attempts of Hispanic teenagers in New Mexico. Data from the 2019 New Mexico Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey were analyzed to identify the ways in which relationships with adults influenced suicide attempts among Hispanic adolescent students. The examined factors included: relationships with adults in the home and in the community and with same-age friends, and participation in hobbies or organizations outside of school. The resiliency factors were similar for male and female Hispanic students. As positive relationships with adults at home or in the community increased, the probability of suicide attempts decreased by 37–54%. Positive relationships with same-age friends were also associated with reduced suicide attempts. Community organization involvement and hobbies affected males and females differently. Adults at home and in the community can decrease the risk of suicide for Hispanic teenagers through supportive relationships. Hybrid programs focusing on adolescent health, positive communication, and academic support, which integrate adults from home and community environments, show promise in reducing suicidal thoughts and other risk behaviors.
Shoulder Pain in COVID-19 Survivors Following Mechanical Ventilation
Authors: Álvarez Roberto , del Valle María Fernanda , Cordero Pablo , del Sol Mariano , Lizana Pablo A. , Gutiérrez Jorge , Valenzuela Jorge , Muñoz-Cofre Rodrigo
Published: October 2021

COVID-19 has caused a certain proportion of patients to be hospitalized in intensive care units (ICU) and may cause musculoskeletal and neurological deficits following intubation and mechanical ventilation. The aim of this study was to quantify and describe the presence of shoulder pain in patients released from hospitals after suffering COVID-19. Patients with positive Apley tests were sent to a physiatrist for a clinical evaluation, ultrasound and electromyography (EMG). This evaluation was completed with a pain scale, joint range and shoulder muscle strength evaluations. Of the one-hundred-sixteen patients, seventy eight entered the respiratory rehabilitation program. Twenty patients were sent to the multidisciplinary shoulder team for positive Apley scratch tests. Of these twenty patients, one had only an EMG, ten had only ultrasounds, seven had an EMG and ultrasound and two did not need complementary tests. The twenty patients were sent to the physical therapist, with all presenting pain and diminished joint range and muscle strength in the affected shoulder. In this context, shoulder pain could be associated with the prone position in the ICU. We suggest time control and position change for patients on mechanical ventilation in a prone position with COVID-19.
Neighborhood and Child Development at Age Five: A UK–US Comparison
Authors: Buttaro Anthony , Gambaro Ludovica , Joshi Heather , Lennon Mary Clare
Published: October 2021

Early childhood is a critical period in the life course, setting the foundation for future life. Early life contexts—neighborhoods and families—influence developmental outcomes, especially when children are exposed to economic and social disadvantage. Residential mobility, frequent among families with pre-school children, may reduce or increase exposure to adverse surroundings. We examine children’s cognitive and behavioral outcomes at age five, in relation to neighborhood composition, family circumstances and residential moves, using two longitudinal micro datasets: an urban subsample of the UK Millennium Cohort Study (N up to 7967), and the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study in the US (N up to 1820). Each is linked to an index of neighborhood advantage, created to make UK/US comparisons, based on census and administrative information. A series of estimates indicate a strong association, in both countries, between cognitive scores and neighborhood advantage, attenuated but not eliminated by family circumstances. Children’s behavior problems, on the other hand, show less association with neighborhood advantage. There are minor and mixed differences by residential mobility particularly when neighborhood disadvantage changes. Notwithstanding the primacy of the family in predicting preschool development, the findings support the notion of neighborhood as potentially advantageous at least in relation to cognitive outcomes.
The Thermal Influence of Oral Rehabilitation on the Cranio-Cervico-Mandibular Complex: A Thermographic Analysis
Authors: Moreira André , Batista Ricardo , Oliveira Susana , Mendes Joaquim , Sampaio-Fernandes Margarida , Figueiral Maria Helena
Published: October 2021

Purpose: Assess the thermal effect of prosthodontic treatment on the cranio-cervico-mandibular complex using infrared thermography. Methods: The treatment group was composed of adults of both sexes who underwent a prosthodontic treatment in which at least posterior occlusal contacts were added and/or the vertical dimension of occlusion was reestablished. The control group (CG) was constituted of adult subjects of both sexes, with no more than a single missing posterior tooth, excluding third molars. Thermograms were taken of the treatment group with a Flir i7 IR camera both before oral rehabilitation (TGB; n = 33) and two months after treatment was concluded (TGA; n = 19). CG (n = 33) had only one occasion for data acquisition. Results: Statistically significant differences were found when the thermal difference (ΔT) and the health status of the orbicularis oris muscle were compared between the TGB and the TGA groups (p = 0.020 and p = 0.003, respectively). By comparing the health status of the masseter muscle between the CG and TGB, statistically significant differences were also observed (p = 0.030). Conclusion: A prosthodontic treatment appears to have a minimum or null effect on the ΔT and/or on the health status of the TMJ and the temporal muscle. In contrast, orbicularis oris muscles exhibited significant thermal variations.
Формирование упорядоченных субмикронных частиц Ge и Si на поверхности SiO2
подложки методом lift-off
Authors: Уткин Д.Е. , Шкляев А.А.
Published: October 2021

Для создания массивов высокоиндексных диэлектрических частиц на поверхности подложек
обычно используются традиционные литографические методы микро- и нанотехнологий с
последующим травлением, а также CVD, лазерной абляции и др. [1]. Недостатком этих методов
является либо необходимость использования шаблонов, либо необходимость в проведении травления.
Другой способ создания покрытий из массива частиц основан на эффекте несмачивания, недостатком которого также является необходимость в отжиге подложки при высокой температуре (свыше 700°C) и отсутствие реальной возможности с требуемой точностью контролировать размер, форму и взаимное расположение частиц [2]. Поэтому нами разрабатывается методика, лишенная перечисленных недостатков, преимуществами которой являются отсутствие термообработки материалов подложки и совместимость с кремниевой технологией.
Fabrication of Composite Films Based on Chitosan and Vegetable-Tanned Collagen Fibers Crosslinked with Genipin
Authors: Liu Jie , Liu Yanchun , Brown Eleanor M. , Ma Zhengxin , Liu Cheng-Kung
Published: October 2021

The leather industry generates considerable amounts of solid waste and raises many environmental concerns during its disposal. The presence of collagen in these wastes provides a potential protein source for the fabrication of bio-based value-added products. Herein, a novel composite film was fabricated by incorporating vegetable-tanned collagen fiber (VCF), a mechanically ground powder-like leather waste, into a chitosan matrix and crosslinked with genipin. The obtained composite film showed a compact structure and the hydrogen bonding interactions were confirmed by FTIR analysis, indicating a good compatibility between chitosan and VCF. The optical properties, water absorption capacity, thermal stability, water vapor permeability and mechanical properties of the composite films were characterized. The incorporation of VCF into chitosan led to significant decreases in opacity and solubility of the films. At the same time, the mechanical properties, water vapor permeability and thermal stability of the films were improved. The composite film exhibited antibacterial activity against food-borne pathogens. Results from this research indicated the potential of the genipin-crosslinked chitosan/VCF composites for applications in antimicrobial packaging.
Ocular surface conditions in Asian glaucoma patients with existing corneal disorders switching from preserved prostaglandin analogue monotherapy to preservative-free tafluprost
Authors: Lim Hsien Han , Sangapillai Thanendthire
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Glaucoma medications are often preserved with agents such as benzalkonium chloride, which commonly lead to ocular surface diseases.Purpose: To investigate the effect of switching to a preservative-free prostaglandin analogue, tafluprost 0.0015% on treatment tolerability and ocular surface diseases.Study design: This was a prospective, open-label, non-randomised, observational study performed in a single hospital.Materials and methods: This study involved patients of Asian descent diagnosed with primary open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension (n = 28), who received preserved prostaglandin monotherapy for longer than 3 months and had a National Eye Institute ocular surface staining scale score higher than 1. Patients were switched from preserved prostaglandin monotherapy to preservative-free tafluprost 0.0015%. Patients were analysed at baseline (Visit 0), 1 month (Visit 1), and 3 months (Visit 2). The main parameter measured is the change in the fluorescein staining score at Visit 2.Results: There was a significant improvement in the fluorescein staining score, with a mean reduction score of 1.96 (standard deviation, SD = 1.53; p < 0.0001), and significant reductions in conjunctival hyperaemia (bulbar, p < 0.0001; palpebral, p < 0.05) from baseline to Visit 2. The Ocular Surface Disease Index questionnaire also showed a mean reduction of 4.14 from baseline to visit 2 (SD = 8.20; p < 0.05). The intraocular pressure and tear breakup time were maintained from baseline to Visit 2.Conclusion: Switching patients to preservative-free tafluprost 0.0015% showed significant improvements in ocular surface disease with minimal side effects and similar intraocular pressure reduction rates.
Subthreshold 577 nm laser photocoagulation vesus conventional 532 nm laser photocoagulation for diabetic macular oedema
Authors: Ong Linda Sui-Lin , Mohd Iqbal Tajunisah , Fong Kenneth Choong-Sian
Published: October 2021

Purpose: To evaluate the visual and anatomic outcomes of the subthreshold micropulse 577 nm yellow diode laser (MYL) and to compare its efficacy with the conventional green 532 nm diode laser (CGL) in Asian eyes with diabetic macular oedema (DME).Study design: Prospective randomized controlled clinical trialMethods: Sixty-seven eyes of 43 patients with clinically significant macular oedema (CSME) were randomized to receive either MYL (n = 37) or CGL (n = 30) at baseline and were followed up for 12 months. Titration in the MYL group was performed with 15% duty cycle, 300 ms duration, and double the threshold power, while the modified Early Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy Study (mETDRS) protocol was used for the CGL arm with the power titrated to a barely visible burn. Parameters noted included best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) (logMAR), central subfoveal thickness (CST), macular volume (MV), and average macular thickness (AMT) using optical coherence tomography, and presence of visible laser scars on colour fundus photographs and fundus autofluorescence, at baseline and at 12 months.Results: At 12 months follow-up, BCVA improved by 4.7 and 8.8 letters, respectively, for the MYL and CGL treatment arms (p < 0.05). There was a significant reduction in all retinal thickness parameters (CST, MV, and AMT) when compared to baseline in both laser treatment arms at 12 months. There was no significant difference in either BCVA or retinal thickness parameters between the two treatment arms at 1, 3, 6, 9, or 12-month follow-up. Laser scars were observed in 26.7% of patients in the MYL group compared to 75% of patients in the CGL group (p = 0.029).Conclusions: MYL is an effective, safe, and patient-friendly treatment option for clinically significant macular oedema, with improvement in BCVA, reduction in macular thickness, and less scarring after treatment at 12 months.
MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF THE DYNAMICS OF A SIX-MASS SYSTEM OF A PARALLEL STRUCTURE MANIPULATOR MECHANISM
Authors: Dyashkin-Titov V. V. , Vorob’eva N. S. , Zhoga V. V.
Published: October 2021

The paper is devoted to the construction of a mathematical model of the dynamics of a parallel structure manipulator with three controlled degrees of freedom, based on the reduction of the kinetic energy of the manipulator to a quadratic form relative to three independent generalized coordinates, comparative results of mathematical modeling are presented.
Experimnetal Investigation on Outdoor and Indoor PM2.5 and PM10 in Supermarkets in Bandung During Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Sumeru Kasni , Tohir Toto , Panjaitan Neni Emrida , Firdaus bin Sukri Mohamad
Published: October 2021

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of visitor at the trade center in Bandung was much reduced as compared to before pandemic, which was only about 30% of normal conditions. The present study is to investigate particulate concentrations of PM2.5 and PM10 in three supermarkets in Bandung, namely Kosambi, Batununggal Modern and Cinunuk supermarkets during the pandemic of Covid-19. Air sampling was measured using a particulate counter CEM DT96 for 11 hours, from 06:00 AM to 5:00 PM, local time. The results showed that the average of outdoor and indoor concentrations of PM10 in two supermarkets (Batununggal Modern and Griya Cinunuk) was lower than standard during that 11 hours.  As for the outdoor concentrations of PM2.5, both markets exceeded the standard for several hours in the morning. In general, it can be concluded that the outdoor and indoor concentrations of PM2.5 and PM.10 during pandemic were below the standard, except in the morning before 10:00 AM
Pemberian Kie Terhadap Pasangan Usia Subur Tentang Kehamilan Di Rt 002/ Rw 016 Kelurahan Kerinci Kota, Kecamatan Pangkalan Kerinci Kabupaten Pelalawan
Authors: Megasari Miratu , Husanah Een , Desti Jutri
Published: October 2021

Kehamilan Resiko Tinggi Adalah Suatu Keadaan Pada Ibu Hamil Yang Memiliki Risiko Dalam Kehamilannya. Ada Beberapa Faktor Ibu Hamil Yang Termasuk Kehamilan Beresiko Yaitu: Umur (Terlalu Muda, Kurang Dari 20 Tahun Sedangkan Terlalu Tua, Lebih Dari 35 Tahun, Normal Kehamilan Yaitu Antara 20 Sampai 35 Tahun), Jarak Kehamilan Yang Kurang Dari 2 Tahun, Tinggi Badan Ibu Yang Kurang Dari 145 Cm, Lingkar Lengan Atas Ibu Yang Kurang Dari 23,5 Cm, Hemoglobin Yang Ada Ditubuh Ibu Yang Kurang Dari 11 Gr/Dl, Hamil Yang Lebih Dari 4 Kali, Riwayat Keluarga Yang Menderita Hipertensi, Penyakit Kencing Manis Atau Diabetes Melitus Serta Riwayat Cacat 2 Kongenital, Kelainan Bentuk Tubuh, Misalnya Kelainan Panggul Atau Tulang Belakang. Dari Kelompok Ibu Hamil Yang Beresiko Maka Target Yang Diharapkan Dapat Memahami Permasalahan Tersebut Yaitu Pasangan Usia Subur Untuk Dapat Mencegah Kehamilan Berisiko Tersebut. Provinsi Riau memiliki Angka Kematian Ibu Akibat Kehamilan Risiko Tinggi Pada Tahun 2015 Adalah 5 Ibu Per 20.751 Kelahiran Hidup Sedangkan Kejadian Ibu Hamil Risiko Tinggi Di Kecamatan Pangkalan Kerinci Sekitar 523 Dari 2598 Ibu Hamil (Profil Kesehatan 2016) . Dan Ditemukan 2 Orang Ibu Hamil Yang Beresiko Tinggi Di Wilayah Rt 002 Rw 016 Kelurahan Kerinci Kota, Kecamatan Pangkalan Kerinci, Kabupaten  Pelalawan. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pendidikan kesehatan dan konseling keluarga berencana telah dilaksanakan pada hari minggu, 06 desember 2020 yang dilakukan secara dari rumah ke rumah warga RT 002/RW 016. Kegiatan ini pada awalnya mulai dilakukan dari pukul 11.00-15.000 WIB . Sasaran dari kegiatan ini adalah pasangan usia subur. Dari hasil survey di wilayah ini maka diperlukan pemberian KIE terhadap pasangan usia subur tentang kehamilan di rt 002/ rw 016 kelurahan kerinci kota, kecamatan pangklaan kerinci, kabupaten pelalawan. Setelah dilakukan KIE kepada 7 Pasangan Usia Subur  didapatkan: 90% pasangan usia subur (PUS) sudah mampu menjawab pertanyaan tentang kelompok kehamilan berisiko, 90% PUS  menunjukan mampu untuk mengulangi penjelasan tentang kehamilan berisiko PUS bersedia untuk menggunakan KB sehingga tidak tergolong kedalam kehamilan berisiko. Diharapkan pasangan usia subur untuk menggunakan kontrasepsi KB sehingga menurunkan angka kehamilan berisiko di wilayah provinsi riau khsusunya di kecamatan pangkalan kerinci.
Meningkatkan Kemampuan Baca Kitab Santri PP Sabilul Huda dengan Bimbingan Baca Kitab Menggunakan Kitab Al-Miftah Lil’ulum
Authors: Nasrulloh Muhammad Farid , Shobirin Muhammad Syafiuddin , Rahmawati Rina Dian , Syaifuddin Syaifuddin
Published: October 2021

Tujuan dari pengabdian ini  antara lain untuk mengetahui penerapan metode Baca Kitab Al-Miftah dipondok pesantren sabilul huda dan untuk mengetahui pentingnya kitab Al-Miftah lilulum dipondok pesantren Sabilul Huda. Pengabdian ini dilaksanakan di Pondok Pesantren Sabilul Huda Jombang. Program Pengabdian ini diikuti oleh santri yang mengikuti kelas Madrasah Diniyah. Metode pelaksanaan pengabdian kegiatan di Pesantren ini meliputi metode ceramah dan praktek. Hasil dari pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat ini sebagai berikut: (1) Pada umumnya semua program dapat terlaksana dengan baik, antusias santri dalam mengikuti kegiatanbimbingan baca Kitab Al-Miftah sangat baik sekali, sehingga program kerja yang kami laksanakan sudah sesuai dengan kondisi yang ada. (2) Suksesnya program pengabdian ini karena didukung dan ditunjang oleh kerja tim yang baik, baik dari tim maupun para santri di Pondok Sabilul Huda. (3) Dalam bidang pendidikan khususnya bimbingan baca kitab Al-Miftah banyak santri-santri yang sangat antusias, ini menjadi acuan  bahwasanya pengabdian menjadi jembatan motivasi santri. (4) Dengan adanya pengabdian di pesantren, dapat mempererat tali silaturrahmi dan meningkatkan ketakwaan kepada Allah SWT. (5) Program-program yang telah dilaksanakan sangat membantu santri dalam mempelajari ilmu Nahwu dan Shorof yang dikemas dalam Kitab Al-Miftah, serta banyak hal positif yang dapat diambil sebagai bekal dan pengalaman yang berharga.
Pelatihan Penggunaan Google Classroom Dan Google Meet Sebagai Media Digital Untuk Pembelajaran Daring Selama Pandemi Covid- 19 Bagi Guru- Guru Di SDIT ALIF
Authors: Handayani Cici , Wulandari Dewi , Amanda Sharina , Fadila Zakia , Fathoni Muhammad
Published: October 2021

Pelaksanaan pembelajaran jarak jauh merupakan proses pembelajaran yang dilakukan secara daring/ online oleh pihak sekolah- sekolah baik di Indonesia maupun di negara- negara yang masih terkena dampak pandemic Covid-19. Pandemic ini memaksa kalangan dunia pendidikan untuk tidak menyelenggarakan proses belajar tatap muka dikelas-kelas. Hal ini mengakibatkan proses pembelajaran menjadi tidak efektif terlebih lagi masih banyak guru atau tenaga pendidik yang tidak memanfaatkan teknologi untuk mendukung pembelajaran jarak jauh ini. Sedangkan, tersedia begitu banyak aplikasi yang dapat digunakan untuk itu. Diantaranya adalah aplikasi Google Classroom dan Google Meet. Kedua aplikasi ini belum digunakan secara efektif oleh tenaga pendidik dikarenakan keterbatasan pengetahuan dalam penggunaannya yang masih dianggap sulit.Melalui pelatihan yang dilaksanakan pada tanggal 3 Juli 2021 ini di SDIT Alif, para tenaga pendidik diperkenalkan dan dilatih secara detail bagaimana memanfaatkan aplikasi Google Classroom dalam memberikan tugas dan penilaian kepada para siswa dan juga menggunakan Google Meet secara efektif dalam menyampaikan materi ajar. Setelah mengikuti pelatihan ini, para tenaga pendidik memiliki pengetahuan lebih baik dan lebih detail lagi mengenai penggunaan aplikasi Google Classroom dan Google meet ini sehingga langsung dapat menerapkan penggunaan kedua aplikasi ini dalam proses belajar mengajar jarak jauh dalam masa pandemic Covid- 19 ini.
Control y preservación ambiental en los procesos de exploración y explotación minera en el Ecuador
Authors: Manobanda-Urbano Braulio David , Coronel-Piloso Johanna Emperatriz , Ronquillo-Riera Orlando Iván
Published: October 2021

Desde el paradigma cuantitativo, con base en la medición numérica y el análisis estadístico y aplicación de las encuestas a los miembros del Proyecto Curipamba y a la comunidad del Cantón Las Naves, se logró obtener la información para el presente estudio, con relación a la problemática del estudio. Así mismo se apoyó de la investigación documental-bibliográfica. El objetivo general fue realizar un análisis jurídico para identificar la aplicación de la Ley Minera de Ecuador de 2009, en el área social en el proyecto Curipamba, Cantón Las Naves, Provincia de Bolívar.  Se logró identificar a través de las encuestas que los habitantes de este sector, tienen el control y preservación ambiental de quienes se dedican a la minería de acuerdo a lo establecido en la normativa vigente. Resaltándose que no siempre es negativa la minería, cuando esta es sustentable y equilibrada y que genera bienestar y trabajo en las comunidades.
La despenalización del aborto desde el enfoque de género
Authors: Gamboa-Vargas Sabina Lorena , Verdezoto-Toaza Wilson Orlando
Published: October 2021

El objetivo del articulo es analizar la despenalización del aborto en Ecuador una normativa legal discriminatoria que vulnera los derechos humanos de las mujeres y el derecho a la vida. A nivel metodológico, la investigación se genera desde un análisis documental – jurídico. La aprobación de esta sentencia en Ecuador, basada en el ius resulta un avance importante en la despenalización del aborto, pero este avance resulta insuficiente porque todavía queda camino por recorrer, pues la circunstancia de violación no debería de ocurrir para tener derecho a abortar, es decir, el aborto no debería ser penado bajo ninguna circunstancia.
Responsabilidad de los servidores públicos y sus familiares en el delito de peculado
Authors: Navarrete-Figueroa Mario Daniel , Rivera-Velasco Luis Antonio , Arrias-Áñez Julio César-de-Jesús
Published: October 2021

La investigación busca analizar el delito de peculado y la relación que tiene con los servidores públicos y sus familiares, donde se ha evidenciado que el mismo, ha proliferado en todas las esferas del gobierno, en medio de un estado de excepción afectando así, la buena administración pública. Se desarrolló desde el enfoque cuantitativo con una metodología descriptiva con diseño no experimental, la cual se apoyó en el análisis documental–bibliográfico. Consistió en la revisión de material bibliográfico existente con respecto al tema a estudiar. Al plantear que existe la falta de voluntad política para erradicar el delito de peculado, es cierto se han creado organismos encargados de combatir la corrupción, los resultados no han sido del todo alentadores, producto quizás de las afiliaciones políticas.
Derecho a la defensa en los testimonios anticipados dentro de la práctica penal ecuatoriana
Authors: Álvarez-Mendoza Johanna Estefania , Arandia-Zambrano Juan Carlos , Díaz-Basurto Ingrid Joselyne
Published: October 2021

El objetivo de la presente investigación fue analizar jurídicamente el derecho a la defensa en los testimonios anticipados dentro de la práctica penal ecuatoriana. Se desarrolló desde el enfoque cuantitativo con una metodología descriptiva con diseño no experimental, la cual se apoyó en el análisis documental–bibliográfico. Realizando una revisión de material bibliográfico existente con respecto al tema estudiado, se revisaron las bases teóricas y se determinó la existencia de una grave vulneración del derecho constitucional en el área penal tornándose en todo un desafío para los profesionales del derecho defender a sus patrocinados en estas condiciones que incluso ponen en riesgo el estado de derecho y justicia que se pregona en el Ecuador. Concluyendo que es necesario realizar de manera urgente una reforma al Código Orgánico Integral Penal que establezca que no deben ser recibidos testimonios anticipados sin que exista constancia procesal fehaciente adecuadamente con la notificación al sospechoso.
Denegatoria de beneficios penitenciarios por delitos de tráfico ilícito de drogas
Authors: Santander-Acuña Arturo Manuel
Published: October 2021

La investigación tiene por objetivo analizar la denegatoria de beneficios penitenciarios por delitos de tráfico ilícito de drogas en el Establecimiento Penitenciario de Mujeres de Chorrillos, ubicado en la provincia de Lima – Perú. Metodológicamente fue de tipo documental descriptiva con diseño bibliográfico no experimental, teniéndose un acercamiento exploratorio con la realidad social del Establecimiento Penitenciario de Mujeres de Chorrillos, ubicado en la provincia de Lima – Perú. Los beneficios penitenciarios son estímulos al tratamiento y al régimen penitenciario que tiene por objeto la reeducación, rehabilitación y reincorporación del penado a la sociedad. siendo que para cumplir tan importante finalidad tanto el INPE, el Ministerio Público y el órgano jurisdiccional deben de adoptar las medidas necesarias  que hagan que el Estado no sea un simplemente aplicador de las teorías absolutas de la pena retribucionismo puro, sino que se debe propender a la resocialización, teorías preventivo especiales positivos de la pena.
Results of studying the state of periodontal tissues in children with visual diseases living in Krasnoyarsk
Authors: Galonsky V.G. , Surdo E.S. , Tarasova N.V. , Gradoboev A.V.
Published: October 2021

The article is devoted to studying of periodontal tissues in children with sensory deprivation of vision and conventionally healthy children in the city of Krasnoyarsk. A clinical examination was performed for children with impaired vision from special (correctional) remedial educational institutions type III and IV for blind and visually challenged children aged 5—18. The hygienic condition of the oral cavity was evaluated using the hygiene index by Fedorov-Volodkina, while the severity of gingivitis was studied via the papillary marginal alveolar index (PMA). The condition of periodontal tissues was assessed based on the complex periodontal index (CPI). Comparative assessment of the data obtained from children with sensory deprivation of vision and conventionally healthy children was carried out. The children with vision pathology were revealed to have the highest frequency of periodontal tissue diseases as well as a higher risk of such diseases than that in the conventionally healthy children, which shows the necessity of individual preventive dental procedures for this category of subjects.
Algorithm of diagnosis and treatment of patients with distal occlusion in the period of replacement bite
Authors: Redinova T.L. , Chikurova E.V. , Perevoshchikova D.K. , Stepanova E.P. , Petrova A.P.
Published: October 2021

The purpose of the work is to establish the degree of influence of various modifiers on the course of chronic generalized periodontitis.
We examined 83 periodontal patients. During the examination, in addition to the obligatory volume, data on somatic burden and dependence on smoking were included with the determination of the number of cigarettes smoked per day. Bleeding of the gums was determined in the area of all teeth. To determine the rate of progression of periodontitis on the basis of orthopantomogram data, an indirect indicator was calculated — the decrease in the alveolar bone in relation to the patient's age.
It was established by the research that the modeling of periodontitis, with an identical hygienic state of the oral cavity of patients, is affected by concomitant somatic pathology, especially diabetes mellitus, making the course of periodontitis worse; and also a bad habit — smoking, which contributes to more pronounced vascular changes in the periodontium in patients with clinical manifestations of periodontitis.
Recommendations are given to take into account the concomitant pathology of internal organs and the degree of dependence of patients on tobacco smoking when planning periodontal treatment, in order to correct these risk factors and motivate the patient to cooperate with a doctor.
Falsified and Substandard Medicines in Developing Countries: Seeking for The Sampling Procedure to Find them
Authors: Irhamahayati Irhamahayati
Published: October 2021

Falsified and substandard medicines is a very important issue, especially in developing countries including Indonesia. World Health Organization (WHO) stated that 1 in 10 medicines in developing countries are substandard or falsified. It is result in risks for patients and health systems relating to ineffective drugs, prolong treatment times, possible side effects, increased healthcare spending, even the risk of serious illness and death. There are many factors responsible for this situation, namely the effectiveness of government control, public drug procurement policies, market and economic competition, the depletion of entry barriers driven by free and online trade, availability of raw materials, and mastery of technology on pharmaceuticals. The problem is how to find falsified and substandard medicines amidst so many kinds of medicines in market. If the sampling is done randomly on all types of medicines in all market, it will be less likely to find them. In addition, this kind of sampling technique will be expensive because it requires a lot of resources. Therefore, a risk-based systematic mechanism is needed to guide sampling procedure. This research was aimed to design a model that could be used as a reference. Using the system thinking method, we mapped out relationships between various factors and phenomena surrounding the issue. Then, the system dynamics modelling was developed with a focus on sentinel groups that were most at risk of drug counterfeiting cases. All relevant variables were discussed, and some recommendations were provided in this paper. We hope, using this recommendation, the sampling procedure becomes faster, more efficient, and more likely to find cases. It is because the more effective the way to control falsified and substandard medicines, the higher the protection that consumers or patients may get.
Globalized Adoption of Knowledge Management in New Product Development: A Conceptual Framework
Authors: Teoh Bak Aun , Ling Wei Hong , Ibrahim Amlus
Published: October 2021

Objective - The article presents the concept between the relationship of knowledge management adoption in global new product development. The growth in new knowledge and technology has substantially increased the complexity of the projects that is strongly influencing the time, cost, and quality of the project management. Due to the volatility of the current market, the effectiveness of knowledge management could reduce the project uncertainties, project life cycle costs, and risks of new product development. Since new product development is regarded as the key to innovation due to its strong connection between the knowledge and core competence, the ways how the knowledge will be captured, created, and shared among the project teams is important to remain competitive in today's business and market competition. Hence, the modes of how they are created and shared between the project team members as well as the impact of knowledge management towards new product development will be discussed in this paper. knowledge management are normally created and transferred through the conversion between explicit and tacit knowledge, which can be further applied into the project management.

Methodology/Technique - The paper embarks a conceptual review of present literatures which specifically address the perspectives of project management, and simultaneously explains the relationship between the knowledge management (namely knowledge creation, knowledge sharing, knowledge utilization and key success factor) and new product development.

Finding - This research ascertains the conceptual framework that relate to knowledge management and new product development that contribute to increase the probability of project success in project management.

Novelty - Present study aims to shed light on the existing knowledge of the organization can be evaluated by the actions of decision makers and introduce a conceptual framework that a better knowledge can lead to measurable efficiencies in production and product development.

Type of Paper - Review

Keywords: New product development; project management; knowledge management; globalization; competitiveness.

JEL Classification: M11, O32
Didactic Approaches for a Quality Digital Learning
Authors: Pestean Valeria
Published: October 2021

Objective -This paper identifies and explains the types of interactions facilitated by teachers during online classes.

Methodology/Technique - An important part of the paper is intended to classify the most successful techniques that stimulate synchronous and asynchronous interactions in teacher-student relationship in primary school.

Finding - The research whose result is illustrated in this paper investigates the ways in which teachers overcome the temptation to limit the lesson only to content delivery and assessment.

Novelty - The professional experience of the teachers included in this research is explored and capitalized on, in order to decide on the right ways for connection, as well as productive interaction in the online environment.

Type of Paper - Empirical

Keywords: learning community, constructivist didactic planning, growth mindset, interactions facilitated, online classes, connection, and productive interaction in the online environment

JEL Classification: A20, D83.
Full Battery and Hybrid Bus based Rapid Transit System as a Cost Effective Urban Transit Mode alternative to Metros in Tier II Tier II I Indian Cities
Authors:   Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Ayanavaram, Chennai (Tamil Nadu) India., Kumar T Dilip
Published: October 2021

Intra-city travel is a significant part of urban life and a fully functional intra-city transit system will help in reducing the number of private vehicles on the road, thus reducing pollution and traffic congestions. A robust urban transit system helps in the physical expansion of city limits, making education, job, and medical facilities accessible to people living in city fringe areas. This will help in depopulating the Central Business District areas and optimization of real estate cost. Heavy Rail Based Metro Transit system has improved living conditions in Metropolitan cities. The High Capital Investment required for setting up a metro system necessitates the requirement of alternate Transit systems for Medium and smaller cities. This paper delves into this important area of suggesting an alternate urban transit model for Tier II and Tier III Indian cities. In this paper, modifications were suggested in the Metro Neo specification issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs [10], to make it more cost-effective (to construct and maintain), agile, and with scope to harness new technologies as they become commercially viable in the future. Elevated or dedicated Busways with Full Diesel Hybrid Buses comprising an Energy Storage system (Li-ion battery pack) and a diesel power pack are suggested as the rolling stock for the transit system. This suggested rolling stock will be not only cost effective but also environmentally friendly. In the future, the Diesel Power Packs in the buses can be replaced with Hydrogen Fuel Cells or additional batteries to enable full electric and non-fossil fuel operation. The need for further research in developing cost-optimized structures in the Construction of viaducts and bus stations is felt and details in these areas have been highlighted. The suggested system will have the flexibility of a Bus Rapid Transit system and shall have some advantages of a metro system. Even in big cities with a full-fledged Metro system, the suggested modified Metro Neo system can act as a feeder system from faraway places. The paper proposes essential features of a transit system that is robust in present and is future-ready.