bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Equity of travel required to access first definitive surgery for liver or stomach cancer in New Zealand
Authors: Gurney Jason , Whitehead Jesse , Kerrison Clarence , Stanley James , Sarfati Diana , Koea Jonathan
Published: August 2022

In New Zealand, there are known disparities between the Indigenous Māori and the majority non-Indigenous European populations in access to cancer treatment, with resulting disparities in cancer survival. There is international evidence of ethnic disparities in the distance travelled to access cancer treatment; and as such, the aim of this paper was to examine the distance and time travelled to access surgical care between Māori and European liver and stomach cancer patients. We used national-level data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis to describe the distance travelled by patients to receive their first primary surgery for liver or stomach cancer, as well as the estimated time to travel this distance by road, and the surgical volume of hospitals performing these procedures. All cases of liver (ICD-10-AM 3rd edition code: C22) and stomach (C16) cancer that occurred in New Zealand (2007–2019) were drawn from the New Zealand Cancer Registry (liver cancer: 866 Māori, 2,460 European; stomach cancer: 953 Māori, 3,192 European), and linked to national inpatient hospitalisation records to examine access to surgery. We found that Māori on average travel 120km for liver cancer surgery, compared to around 60km for Europeans, while a substantial minority of both Māori and European liver cancer patients must travel more than 200km for their first primary liver surgery, and this situation appears worse for Māori (36% vs 29%; adj. OR 1.48, 95% CI 1.09–2.01). No such disparities were observed for stomach cancer. This contrast between cancers is likely driven by the centralisation of liver cancer surgery relative to stomach cancer. In order to support Māori to access liver cancer care, we recommend that additional support is provided to Māori patients (including prospective financial support), and that efforts are made to remotely provide those clinical services that can be decentralised.
Periodontal status and the incidence of selected bacterial pathogens in periodontal pockets and vascular walls in patients with atherosclerosis and abdominal aortic aneurysms
Authors: Kręgielczak Agnieszka , Dorocka-Bobkowska Barbara , Słomski Ryszard , Oszkinis Grzegorz , Krasiński Zbigniew
Published: August 2022

The aim of the study was to examine the periodontal status of patients with atherosclerosis and abdominal aortic aneurysms. The occurrence of 5 periodontopathogens was evaluated in periodontal pockets and atheromatous plaques together with specimens from pathologically changed vascular walls of aortic aneurysms. The study comprised 39 patients who qualified for vascular surgeries. Patients with periodontitis and concomitant atherosclerosis or aneurysms were enrolled in the study. Periodontal indices were evaluated, and subgingival plaque samples were examined together with atheromatous plaques or specimens from vascular walls to identify, by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), the following periodontopathogens:Porphyromonas gingivalis,Tanarella forsythia,Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans,Prevotella intermediaandTreponema denticola. The majority of patients had chronic severe generalized periodontitis in stages III and IV. Laboratory investigations showed the occurrence of one or more of the five targeted periodontopathogens in 94.6% of the periodontal pockets examined. Of the examined periodontopathogens, onlyPorphyromonas gingivaliswas confirmed in 1 atheromatous plaque sample collected from the wall of an aortic aneurysm. Therefore, the occurrence of this bacterium in these vessels was considered to be occasional in patients with chronic periodontitis.
Understanding patient preferences in anti-VEGF treatment options for age-related macular degeneration
Authors: Ozdemir Semra , Finkelstein Eric , Lee Jia Jia , Too Issac Horng Khit , Teo Kelvin Yi Chong , Tan Anna Chen Sim , Wong Tien Yin , Cheung Gemmy Chui Ming
Published: August 2022

Purpose

(1) To investigate the relative importance of convenience (consultation frequency and injection frequency) against treatment outcomes (visual and anatomical outcomes) and out-of-pocket medical costs via a discrete choice experiment (DCE), and (2) to investigate how patient characteristics affect patient treatment preferences.

Methods

Eligibility criteria were: (1) receiving a neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) diagnosis; (2) receiving anti-VEGF treatment; (3) being ≥21 years old, and (4) being able to speak and understand English/Mandarin. Patients were presented with eight choice tasks and asked to choose between their current treatment and two hypothetical treatments that varied by six attributes: number of clinic visits in a year, number of injections in a year, vision quality, control of swelling in retina, drug labelling and out-of-pocket cost.

Results

This analysis involved 180 patients. Based on latent class logistic regressions, vision quality was the most important attribute (34%) followed by cost (24%). The frequency of total clinic visits (15%) was the third most-important attribute, closely followed by labelling (12%) and control of retina swelling (11%). Injection frequency was the least important attribute (4%).

Conclusions

Vision quality was the most important attribute followed by the out-of-pocket costs. Given the same outcomes, patients preferred treatment regimens which require fewer total clinic visits. In comparison, injection frequency alone did not influence patient preferences. With increasing treatment options for nAMD, understanding patients’ preferences can help clinicians in selecting agents and treatment regimen most preferred for each patient, which may lead to improved long-term adherence and outcomes.
Determinants of adolescents’ Health-Related Quality of Life and psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Dumont Roxane , Richard Viviane , Baysson Hélène , Lorthe Elsa , Piumatti Giovanni , Schrempft Stephanie , Wisniak Ania , Barbe Rémy P. , Posfay-Barbe Klara M. , Guessous Idris , Stringhini Silvia ,   on behalf of the Specchio-COVID19 study group
Published: August 2022

Background

We examined the determinants of adolescents’ Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and psychological distress (self-reported and parent-reported) during the COVID-19 pandemic, using a random sample of the population of Geneva, Switzerland.

Methods

Data was drawn from participants aged 14–17 years, who participated with their families to a serosurvey conducted in November and December 2020. Adolescents’ HRQoL was evaluated using the validated adolescent-reported KIDSCREEN-10 and parent-reported KINDL® scales. Psychological distress was assessed with self-reported sadness and loneliness, and using the KINDL® emotional well-being scale. Using generalized estimating equations, we examined the role of socio-demographic, family and behavioural characteristics in influencing adolescents’ mental health status and wellbeing.

Results

Among 240 adolescents, 11% had a low HRQoL, 35% reported sadness and 23% reported loneliness. Based on parents’ perception, 12% of the adolescents had a low HRQoL and 16% a low emotional well-being. Being a girl (aOR = 3.20; 95%CI: 1.67–6.16), increased time on social media (aOR = 2.07; 95%CI: 1.08–3.97), parents’ average to poor mood (aOR = 2.62; 95%CI: 1.10–6.23) and average to poor household financial situation (aOR = 2.31; IC95%: 1.01–6.10) were associated with an increased risk of sadness. Mismatches between adolescents’ and their parents’ perception of HRQoL were more likely for girls (aOR = 2.88; 95%CI: 1.54–5.41) and in households with lower family well-being (aOR = 0.91; 95%CI: 0.86–0.96).

Conclusions

A meaningful proportion of adolescents experienced low well-being during the second wave of COVID-19, and average well-being was lower than pre-pandemic estimates. Adolescents living in underprivileged or distressed families seemed particularly affected. Monitoring is necessary to evaluate the long-term effects of the pandemic on adolescents.
Treinamento funcional dos músculos do assoalho pélvico na prevenção de incontinência urinária em mulheres no climatério: Elaboração de manual de orientação
Authors: Ferreira Gleislaine de Jesus , Batista Patricia Andrade
Published: August 2022

O climatério é uma das fases da vida da mulher em que ocorre inúmeras alterações fisiológicas, acompanhado de sintomas que afeta a qualidade de vida dessas mulheres. Neste período elas também podem apresentar enfraquecimento dos músculos do assoalho pélvico (MAP), levando a incontinência urinária (IU). A IU é caracterizada como uma perda involuntária de urina, sendo classificada em incontinência urinária de esforço (IUE), incontinência urinária de urgência (IUU) ou incontinência urinária mista (IUM). Acredita-se que, nos dias atuais, a incontinência urinária tem uma alta prevalência em mulheres de meia idade, ocasionando diversas limitações nas atividades sociais, físicas, ocupacionais e domésticas. O objetivo deste estudo é elaborar uma cartilha informativa e com orientações de exercícios específicos para o treinamento funcional dos músculos do assoalho pélvico (TFMAP) para mulheres que estão na fase do climatério. Trata-se de uma revisão de literatura, consultando artigos que foram publicados entre os anos de 2015 a 2020, nas bases de dados Lilacs, PubMed e Scielo com os seguintes descritores em inglês pelvic floor, climacteric, women, incontinence urinary, physiotherapy e em português assoalho pélvico, climatério, mulheres, incontinência urinária e fisioterapia. A elegibilidade dos estudos ocorreu por meio da estratégia PICOS, sendo que os critérios de inclusão foram: população-mulheres de 40 a 60 anos com queixa de perda involuntária de urina; intervenção – treinamento funcional dos músculos do assoalho pélvico, comparação – grupo controle e grupo intervenção e grupos de intervenções distintas; resultado – melhora da função, redução dos sintomas de incontinência, estudo – ensaios clínicos randomizados. Já os critérios de exclusão foram: população – mulheres sem queixas urinárias e com patologias ginecológicas associadas, intervenção – cones vaginais, biofeedback e eletroestimulação, estudos – estudos não randomizados. Os resultados através das pesquisas demonstram que o treinamento do MAP é eficaz na prevenção e no tratamento da incontinência urinária em mulheres no climatério. Apesar das evidências já existentes sobre a eficácia do treinamento dos MAP para IU, faz-se necessário mais estudos sobre os efeitos do treinamento funcional dos músculos do assoalho pélvico (TFMAP) no tratamento da IU em mulheres no climatério.
Qualidade de vida em pacientes infartados participantes de um programa de reabilitação cardíaca
Authors: Silva Ana Bárbara de Brito , Alves Maryanna Freitas , Ferreira Kemilly Gonçalves , Guerra Heloísa Silva , Brugnoli Adriana Vieira Macedo , Dutra da Silva Renato Canevari
Published: August 2022

O infarto agudo do miocárdio (IAM), como uma injúria cardíaca irreversível, tem um importante impacto na qualidade de vida (QV) do paciente. Este trabalho objetiva descrever a qualidade de vida de pacientes após infarto agudo do miocárdio antes e após o programa de reabilitação cardíaca por meio do questionário Mac New , além de analisar possíveis alterações da capacidade física. Trata-se de um estudo intervencionista não randomizado com 44 pacientes após evento de infarto agudo do miocárdio antes e após a execução do programa, por meio da aplicação do questionário sobre qualidade de vida. Foram analisados 44 pacientes com diagnóstico confirmado de infarto agudo do miocárdio, sendo todos do sexo masculino, com média de 64,25 (+2,217) anos. Houve diferença estatística significativa no escore total entre antes e após a intervenção (p = 0,0195), e também em seus domínios, exceto no social. Quanto à análise da capacidade física antes e após a intervenção não houve diferença relevante estatisticamente. Portanto, este estudo conclui que, na avaliação da qualidade de vida, houve diferença importante depois da intervenção fisioterapêutica.
Religiosidade, Espiritualidade e Florescimento Humano em perfis Instagram através da Análise de Redes Sociais (ARS): Saúde Mental durante a Covid-19
Authors: Rodrigues Monique de Lima Fonseca , Gomide Marcia
Published: August 2022

A Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS) incentiva a ampliação de opções de tratamento em Saúde Mental. O desafio deste estudo foi apresentar um panorama através da ARS acerca de dimensão de perfis de Religiosidade, Espiritualidade (R/E) e Florescimento Humano que utilizam a rede social Instagram como plataforma de disponibilização, trocas de recursos em Saúde Mental, especialmente nesse período de grave demanda em saúde em razão da Covid-19. Foram identificados 112 perfis em R/E e Florescimento Humano, com o total de 73% dos perfis ligados ao termo “espirit”, de uma rede com Grau médio 18. Foi debatido o potencial da rede Instagram para influenciar cuidados de saúde mental, especificamente em R/E e florescimento humano. O sistema de saúde poderá utilizar o potencial das redes informais para nortear estratégias de programas de saúde que atendam essa demanda.
Konsep Memanusiakan Alam dalam Kosmologi Tri Hita Karana
Authors: Syahriyah Ummi Ulfatus , Zahid A
Published: August 2022

Natural problems are often ignored by humans, because nature is considered to have no influence on what humans could have done. However, when a natural disaster occurs, not many realize that it is a consequence of what humans have done. Let say, the environmental problems that occur in Indonesia regarding deforestation, massive exploitation under the pretext of development. Nature are considered to be an inanimate object that is could be treated inhumanely. In fact, nature provides a lot of life, protection, even thank to nature, human life is maintained. This article is a qualitative research, with a literature study approach. The data comes from several journals and books as well as previous research related to the concept of Tri Hita Karana. The results of the study show that the concept of Tri Hita Karana offers a guide for humans in humanizing nature by balancing the concepts of Prajapati (God), Praja (humans), and Kamadhuk (nature). By understanding and applying the concept of Tri Hita Karana, it will build awareness to protect nature, because nature is part of human beings.
[Persoalan alam sering kali diabaikan oleh manusia, karena alam dianggap tidak memberikan pengaruh terhadap apa yang dilakukan oleh manusia. Namun, saat terjadi bencana alam, tidak banyak yang menyadari bahwa hal tersebut adalah konsekuensi dari apa yang diperbuat oleh manusia. Sebut saja persoalan lingkungan yang terjadi di Indonesia mengenai penebangan hutan, eksploitasi besar-besaran dengan dalih pengembangan. Alam seakan-akan menjadi objek mati yang diperlakukan tidak manusiawi. Padahal, alam memberi banyak kehidupan, perlindungan, bahkan dengan alam kehidupan manusia tetap terjaga. Artikel ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif, dengan pendekatan studi pustaka. Data berasal dari beberapa jurnal dan buku serta penelitian terdahulu yang berhubungan dengan konsep Tri Hita Karana. Hasil telaah menunjukan bahwa konsep Tri Hita Karana menawarkan satu panduan bagi manusia dalam memanusiakan alam dengan menyeimbangkan konsep Prajapati (Tuhan), Praja (manusia), dan Kamadhuk (alam). Dengan memahami dan menerapkan konsep Tri Hita Karana, maka akan terciptalah kesadaran untuk menjaga alam, karena alam adalah bagian dari diri manusia.]
Tren Dakwah dan Praktik Komodifikasi Agama di Mayantara
Authors: Husnudldlon Auliya Ihza
Published: August 2022

The presence of internet-based communication technology has changed pre-existing relationships and established adjustments in various aspects of life. The expansion of religious interaction and communication in the media landscape is becoming popular, one of which is through mobile applications. This paper will examine the Umma application, an Islamic mobile application that has been downloaded more than 10 million times and has interesting features that are personalized for the Muslim community, as the tagline Pro Muslim Community Indonesia. Using netnographic methods, literature studies and observations on the Umma application, this study finds that businesses with a religious practice orientation have chosen the Indonesian Muslim community as a potential target market. Users are invited to practice worship mediated by the Umma application and implement a halal lifestyle by transacting through the features offered by Umma. Here, da'wah and Islamic values are presented in a new, practical way, wrapped in modernity and transactional.
[Hadirnya teknologi komunikasi berbasis internet telah mengubah relasi-relasi yang sudah ada sebelumnya dan melahirkan penyesuaian di berbagai aspek kehidupan. Perluasan interaksi dan komunikasi keagamaan dalam lanskap media menjadi populer, salah satunya melalui aplikasi seluler. Tulisan ini akan mengkaji aplikasi Umma, salah satu aplikasi seluler Islami yang telah diunduh lebih dari 10 juta kali dan memiliki fitur menarik yang dipersonalisasikan untuk masyarakat muslim, sebagaimana tagline Pro Muslim Community Indonesia. Menggunakan metode netnografi, studi literatur dan observasi pada aplikasi Umma, penelitian ini menemukan bahwa bisnis dengan orientasi praktik keagamaan telah memilih masyarakat muslim Indonesia sebagai target market yang potensial. Para pengguna diajak untuk melakukan praktik ibadah dengan dimediasi oleh aplikasi Umma serta menerapkan gaya hidup halal dengan bertransaksi melalui fitur yang ditawarkan oleh Umma. Disini, dakwah dan nilai-nilai Islam dihadirkan dengan cara yang baru, praktis, dalam balutan modernitas dan transaksional.]
Islam-Lokal dan Lokal-Islam
Authors: Arafat M. Yaser , Aziz Faiz Abd. , Mujibuddin M
Published: August 2022

This article aims to describe religious expression on YouTube during the Covid 19 pandemic. Religious activities were relatively limited to social restriction policies with all their dynamics. Pandemic encouraged some people, they are Ujang Busthomi and Om Hao, to express their religiosity in real and on YouTube. The type of this research is qualitative with the data search method using YouTube observations on Kang Ujang Busthomi, account of Ujang Busthomi, and Kisah Tanah Jawa, account of Om Hao. This article finds that the pandemic situation encourages religious actors to express their religious expression awareness through YouTube. The variety of religious expression on YouTube, base on Ujang Busthomi and Om Hao account, revolves around two model. First, the expression of Islam-local style. Second, expression of local-Islam style.
[Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan ekspresi keagamaan di YouTube pada masa pandemi. Selama pandemi, pembatasan sosial dengan segala dinamikanya mendorong sebagian orang mengekspresikan religiusitasnya tidak terbatas di ruang-ruang sosial nyata, namun juga di media sosial seperti YouTube. Keterbukaan ini mendorong munculnya ekspresi keagamaan dari tokoh penekun dunia supranatural, Ujang Busthomi dan Om Hao, yang sebelumnya lebih sering diungkapkan tidak secara terbuka. Data artikel ini didapatkan dengan menggunakan observasi akun YouTube Kang Ujang Busthomi dan Kisah Tanah Jawa. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa situasi pandemi mendorong umat beragama mengekspresikan dimensi keagamaan dari kehidupan mereka secara lebih terbuka dan virtual. Adapun ekspresi keagamaan dua tokoh yang dikaji dapat dibaca menjadi dua model. Pertama, ekspresi keagamaan Islam-lokal. Kedua, ekspresi keagamaan lokal-Islam.]
Praktik Beragama dan Kearifan Lokal Masyarakat Jawa
Authors: Isnanto Muh.
Published: August 2022

The infiltration of global cultural, the development of information technology, differences and diversity of beliefs, professions, political affiliations, and class make the Andong very open, plural and has a high potential for conflict in religious and social life. This research is a case study using an ethnographic interpretive approach. The results showed that the religious practice and local wisdom of the Javanese people in Andong Boyolali can fortify people's lives from global influences so as to create harmony. There are values in religious practice and local wisdom that are quite basic, namely humans must be sincere in all aspects of life, wasilah Imam Syadzili: “Siro podo nyambut gawe kanggo wasilah kanggo ngadang rezekine Gusti Allah miturut kabisane” (You are working as a message to block the fortune of Allah SWT as much as possible) And also Mbah Idris's moral message: “Jembarno atimu, ciutno prasangkamu, gedekno pangapuromu, cilekno piwalesanmu, entengno ikhlasmu” (Expand your heart, narrow your prejudices, increase your forgiving nature, reduce your grudges, lighten your sincerity).
[Masuknya budaya global, perkembangan teknologi informasi, perbedaan dan keberagaman keyakinan, profesi, afiliasi politik dan juga golongan menjadikan wilayah Andong sangat terbuka, plural dan memiliki potensi konflik yang cukup tinggi dalam kehidupan beragama dan bermasyarakat. Penelitian ini adalah studi kasus dengan menggunakan pendekatan interpretative etnografik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa praktik beragama dan kearifan lokal masyarakat Jawa di Andong Boyolali dapat membentengi kehidupan masyarakat dari pengaruh global tersebut sehingga dapat menciptakan keharmonisan. Terdapat nilai dalam praktek beragama dan kearifan lokal yang cukup mendasar yaitu manusia harus ikhlas dalam segala aspek kehidupan, wasilah Imam Syadzili : “Siro podo nyambut gawe kanggo wasilah kanggo ngadang rezekine Gusti Allah miturut kabisane”(Kamu pada bekerja sebagai pesan untuk menghadang rejeki Allah SWT semampunya) Dan juga pesan moral Mbah Idris: “Jembarno atimu, ciutno prasangkamu, gedekno pangapuromu, cilekno piwalesanmu, entengno ikhlasmu” (Lebarkan hatimu, sempitkan prasangkamu, besarkan sifat pemaafmu, kecilkan dendammu, ringankan ikhlasmu).]
FEATURES OF SYNTHESIS OF SYNCHRONOUS RELUCTANCE AND INDUCTOR ELECTRIC MACHINES
Authors:   South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia, Gorozhankin A.N. , Korzhov A.V.
Published: August 2022

The problem of finding the best dimensions for the elements of magnetic systems of synchronous reluc-tance and inductor electric machines in an extended range of changes in load torque and power is considered. An algorithm for solving the problem is also proposed, involving the division of the elements of the magnetic system into two groups. The first group affects the magnitude of the torque pulsations, while the second does not affect this indicator. Such parti-tioning accelerates the process of convergence of the result. A method of sequential non-linear programming is proposed for resolving the problem. It has good convergence with minimal search time. Synthesis of finite element models of a syn-chronous reluctance machine with salient pole and anisotropic types of rotors, switched reluctance machine (SRD), ma-chine with field switching (FSDC), Vernier reluctance and double field Vernier reluctance machines was performed. It was shown that the proportion of winding copper relative to steel in the active part of the machines increases relative to conventional machines when operating in the nominal mode. On the contrary, this feature was manifested to a lesser extent when working in the zone of overloads in terms of torque. Electromagnetic loads increase with increasing power, equivalent to operating a machine of lower power in overload mode. It was shown that the sensi-tivity to the size of the air gap in Vernier reluctance machines is the highest in the class under study. Thus, with increasing power, the specific torque will increase significantly. On the contrary, the lowest sensitivity to the air gap value in ma-chines with one-sided gearing and distributed winding on the stator allows these machines to be made with a larger gap without compromising the specific torque.
Damage‐induced regeneration of the intestinal stem cell pool through enteroblast mitosis in the Drosophila midgut
Authors: Tian Aiguo , Morejon Virginia , Kohoutek Sarah , Huang Yi‐Chun , Deng Wu‐Min , Jiang Jin
Published: August 2022

Many adult tissues and organs including the intestine rely on resident stem cells to maintain homeostasis and regeneration. In mammals, the progenies of intestinal stem cells (ISCs) can dedifferentiate to generate ISCs upon ablation of resident stem cells. However, whether and how mature tissue cells generate ISCs under physiological conditions remains unknown. Here, we show that infection of the Drosophila melanogaster intestine with pathogenic bacteria induces entry of enteroblasts (EBs), which are ISC progenies, into the mitotic cycle through upregulation of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)‐Ras signaling. We also show that ectopic activation of EGFR‐Ras signaling in EBs is sufficient to drive enteroblast mitosis cell autonomously. Furthermore, we find that the dividing enteroblasts do not gain ISC identity as a prerequisite to divide, and the regenerative ISCs are produced through EB mitosis. Taken together, our work uncovers a new role for EGFR‐Ras signaling in driving EB mitosis and replenishing the ISC pool during fly intestinal regeneration, which may have important implications for tissue homeostasis and tumorigenesis in vertebrates.
The Influence of Accessibility on Perceptions of People with Disabilities (French Translation)
Authors: Soetemans Julia K. , Jackson Lynne M.
Published: August 2022

This is a French translation of an article that previously appeared in the CJDS.

Prejudice and discrimination against people with disabilities can be masked through seemingly benign expressions such as communications of pity and provision of unwanted help. Such forms of paternalism have been theorized to arise in response to social conditions that fail to highlight people’s competencies. Following this logic, the present study assessed how the accessibility of an environment shapes perceptions of competence of, and feelings of pity toward, people with disabilities. Undergraduate students (N= 111) read vignettes that described a person with one of three disabilities (related to mobility, sight or hearing) in either an accessible or an inaccessible environment and subsequently reported their perceptions of, and reactions to, the target person. In support of the hypothesis, non-disabled people viewed people with disabilities more positively in an accessible compared to an inaccessible environment. Specifically, they perceived disabled people as more competent and warm, and pitied them less, compared to in inaccessible or neutral (control) environments. The more positive responses to the disabled targets in accessible environments compared to inaccessible environments was largely consistent across disability types, although the deaf target was uniquely viewed as equally positive in the neutral (control) environment and the accessible one. These findings indicate that provision of appropriately accessible environments can be a tool of prejudice reduction.
Antibacterial Properties of Hemp and Other Natural Fibre Plants: A Review
Authors: Khan Belas Ahmed , Warner Philip , Wang Hao
Published: August 2022

Intervention against pathogenic bacteria using natural plant material has a long history. Plant materials also have been widely used as fillers and/or reinforcers in polymer composites. Some natural fibre plants, such as hemp, are regarded to possess antibacterial activity against a wide range of pathogenic bacteria. Innovative applications can be explored if they are incorporated in polymer composites. This review aims to compile the relevant investigations on antibacterial activity of hemp and other fibre plants such as jute, flax, kenaf, sisal, and bamboo. The antibacterial character might be contributed from cannabinoids, alkaloids, other bioactive compounds, or phenolic compounds of lignin. This review is intended to encourage utilization of hemp and other natural fibre plants in value-added diversified products. Some potential applications are also discussed.
Sobre a eficiência da ética como ferramenta de governança da inteligência artificial
Authors: Corrêa Nicholas Kluge , Oliveira Nythamar Fernandes de , Massmann Diogo Fernando
Published: August 2022

A 4ª Revolução Industrial é o culminar da era digital. Atualmente, tecnologias como robótica, nanotecnologia, genética e inteligência artificial prometem transformar nosso mundo e a maneira como vivemos. O campo da Segurança e da Ética da Inteligência Artificial (IA) são áreas de pesquisa emergentes que vêm ganhando popularidade nos últimos anos. Diversas organizações de cunho privado, público e não governamentais têm publicado diretrizes propondo princípios éticos para a regulamentação do uso e desenvolvimento de sistemas inteligentes autônomos. Meta-análises do campo de pesquisa em Ética da IA apontam uma convergência sobre certos princípios éticos que, supostamente, governam a indústria da IA. Entretanto, pouco se sabe sobre a eficiência desta forma de “Ética”. Neste estudo, gostaríamos de realizar uma análise crítica do atual estado da Ética da IA, e sugerir que essa forma de governança baseada em diretrizes éticas principialista não é suficiente para normatizar a indústria da IA e seus desenvolvedores. Acreditamos que drásticas mudanças sejam necessárias, tanto nos processos de formação de profissionais das áreas ligadas ao desenvolvimento de software e sistemas inteligentes quanto no aumento da regulamentação desses profissionais e sua indústria. Para tanto, sugerimos que o Direito se beneficie das contribuições recentes da Bioética, de forma a explicitar em termos legais as contribuições da Ética da IA para a governança.
Parkinson's disease and iatrogenic impulsive-compulsive behaviors: A case/non-case study to build a complete model of individual vulnerability
Authors: Grall-Bronnec Marie , Victorri-Vigneau Caroline , Rouaud Tiphaine , Verholleman Audrey , Schreck Benoit , Leboucher Juliette , Thiabaud Elsa , Feuillet Fanny , Roy Monica , Hardouin Jean-Benoit , Guillou-Landreat Morgane , Derkinderen Pascal , Challet-Bouju Gaëlle
Published: August 2022

Background and aims

Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the most prevalent neurodegenerative diseases. First-line medications consist of drugs that act by counteracting dopamine deficiency in the basal ganglia. Unfortunately, iatrogenic impulsive-compulsive behaviors (ICBs) can occur in up to 20% of PD patients over the course of their illness. ICBs must be considered multifactorial disorders that reflect the interactions of the medication with an individual's vulnerability and the underlying neurobiology of PD. We aimed to explore the predictive genetic, psychopathological and neurological factors involved in the development of ICBs in PD patients by building a complete model of individual vulnerability.

Methods

The PARKADD study was a case/non-case study. A total of 225 patients were enrolled (“ICB” group, N = 75; “no ICB” group, N = 150), and 163 agreed to provide saliva samples for genetic analysis. Sociodemographic, neurological and psychiatric characteristics were assessed, and genotyping for the characterization of polymorphisms related to dopaminergic and opioid systems was performed.

Results

Factors associated with “ICBs” were younger age of PD onset, personal history of ICB prior to PD onset and higher scores on the urgency and sensation seeking facets of impulsivity. No gene variant was significantly associated, but the association with the opioid receptor mu 1 (OPRM1) rs1799971 polymorphism was close to significance.

Discussion and conclusions

The influence of gene-environment interactions probably exists, and additional studies are needed to decipher the possible role of the opioid system in the development of ICBs in PD patients.
Автоматизація управління бізнес-процесом реалізації проектів із впровадження робототехнічних систем
Authors: Коцур І. О.
Published: August 2022

Роботизація рутинних процесів є суттєвою складовою Індустріалізації 4.0 і широко застосовується в світі. В Україні роботизація рутинних процесів як напрямок починає з’являтися. Вона дозволяє відстоювати конкуренцію на ринку за допомогою підвищення ефективності внутрішніх бізнес – процесів. Існуючи вітчизняні розробки в сфері роботизації не задовольняють повною мірою потреб споживача. В одеській національній академій харчових технологій, на кафедрі автоматизації технологічних процесів та робототехнічних систем запропоновано варіант автоматизації бізнес-процесу реалізації проектів із впровадження робототехнічних систем. Розроблено модель організаційної структури підприємства. Порівняння варіанти моделей бізнес-процесів реалізації проектів «як є» і «альтернативного» показало переваги другого варіанту. Розроблено інтерфейси та їх функціональні модулі, які вдосконалили існуюче програмне забезпечення на підприємстві, що призвело до зменшення затрат часу на один цикл бізнес-процесу. Забезпечено передачу змінних технологічної або лабораторної ділянки з SCADA системи до розроблюваного програмного забезпечення. Розроблений лабораторний стенд для виконання лабораторних робіт бакалаврів з дисципліни «Програмування робототехнічних систем». Аналіз економічних довів доцільність інвестицій в проект. Впровадження розробленого програмного засобу в практичну діяльність підприємства дозволить забезпечити економію матеріальних і фінансових ресурсів; скоротити строки виконання бізнес-процесу, виключити можливість похибок в процесі обліку, через мінімальний вплив людського фактору на розрахунки, допоможе створити інформаційну базу даних, на основі якої будуть формуватися дієві важелі управління підприємством.
A Brief Review on Additive Manufacturing Processes for Lightweight Metal Matrix Composites
Authors: Baghad Abd , Mabrouk Khalil El
Published: August 2022

Many additive manufacturing (AM) processes have been developed to fabricate lightweight metal matrix composites (LMMCs) from constituent materials. However, the improvement in mechanical properties is significantly affected by the added reinforcing materials in the LMMC compared to metallic materials and their alloys. Recent advances in understanding the selecting criteria and effect of the reinforcement, preparation methods and AM process on the properties of LMMCs are summarised in this review. The preparation methods of particle-reinforced LMMCs includeex situandin situsynthesis. The effect of various reinforcement and AM processes such as powder bed fusion (PBF) processes and direct energy deposition (DED) processes on the mechanical properties of LMMC parts are discussed.
PENGETAHUAN DAN SUMBER INFORMASI KESEHATAN REPRODUKSI REMAJA DI INDONESIA
Authors: BKKN Iswarati
Published: August 2022

Survey of adolescents in 2009 represents a national survey, designed to produce estimates at theprovincial level. The survey was conducted in 33 provinces in Indonesia. The purpose of this surveyis to identify the knowledge and sources of information on adolescent reproductive health (ARH). Thenumber of respondents 22.877 with details teenage male 52.3 percent and 47.7 percent female. Theresults showed that the knowledge of adolescents on reproductive health has not been as expected.Average value of every teenager in Indonesia showed that the composite index value of adolescentreproductive health knowledge is 55.4 (range 0-100). Highest with the lowest difference of 26.5 indexpoints, with the highest range in Bali (68.3) and lowest in Central Sulawesi (41.8). For that we need toincrease adolescent knowledge about adolescent reproductive health, which include knowledge aboutpuberty, fertile period, pregnancy risk, age at f irst marriage, age of first childbirth, anemia, drugs,alcohol, HIV/AIDS, and other Sexually Transmitted Infections/STD.Adolescent reproductive health information sources received by adolescents also remains low.Average value of every teenager in Indonesia composite index value of information on adolescentreproductive health 49.4 (index range: 0-100), still far from the target set (85 percent). Differencebetween the highest and the lowest index of 25.3 points, with The highest ranges of Central Java(57.8) and lowest in Central Sulawesi (32.5). Various sources of information that can be empoweredto dissemination of reproductive health knowledge, ie from the schools, mass media, family planningfield worker, health field worker, and informal meetings. Knowledge about adolescent reproductivehealth must be provided to adolescents, as well as to teachers, workers (family planning, health),religious leaders and community leaders.
MODEL PEMBELAJARAN VARIATIF (MPV) YANG MEMBERDAYAKAN MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE AUD DALAM BELAJAR BAHASA INGGRIS
Authors: Suratmi Nanik
Published: August 2022

This study is done in order to know the implementation of MPV for developing multipleintelligence AUD and returning to the true function of Kindergarten as a beautiful place forlearning by playing. The design used is action research based on naturalistic-qualitative. Theinstruments used are the researcher as the main instrument, observation, and photographs.The result of data analysis showed that are not only the two hypotheses are accepted but alsothe four research problems are solved
THE INFLUENCE OF SUPERVISORY ACTION ON JOB SATISFACTION OF ENTRY-LEVEL STAFF AT THE ACCOUNTING FIRMS IN BANDUNG CITY
Authors: Hadijah Hady Siti
Published: August 2022

Amount of client and also kind of industrial often result a work of audit have character is clerical andonly pursuing goals " Deadline". So that sometimes work of audit become something is routine. Workof audit which in have character the routine and clerical can weaken of supervision. This matterindication height turnover at the accounting firm.This research aim to know influence of supervisory actions to job satisfaction of entry-level staff, eithersimultaneously and also partially at the accounting firm in Bandung City. And for that used by thefollowing grand theory: for the variable of leadership and mentoring to job satisfaction, used theoryfrom Malayu ( 2003:189) and Robbin ( 1993:182). Variable of working conditions to jobsatisfaction, used theory from Luthan ( 1995:122) and Robbin ( 1993:181). While variable ofassignment to job satisfaction, used theory from Luthan ( 1995:121) and Robbin ( 1993:181).This research use the census method, with population counted 60 responder, that is entry-level stafffrom the accounting firm in Bandung City. Data required consisted of primary data obtained throughthe questioner and secondary data supporting this research. To analysis this research used by Analysisof Multiple Regression.The study find that three major element of supervisory actions recommended by the AECC, leadershipand mentoring, working conditions, and assignment, simultaneously have positive influence to jobsatisfaction of entry level staff equal to 47,20 %. Partially, influence element supervisory actions to jobsatisfaction of entry-level staff, leadership and mentoring have positive influence to job satisfaction ofentry-level staff equal to 19,70 %, working conditions have positive influence to job satisfaction equalto 32,50 %, and assignment have positive influence to job satisfaction equal to 15,20 %.
Indonesia Menghadapi Globalisasi (ditinjau dari Aspek Ekonomi dan Pendidikan)
Authors: Suwatno Suwatno
Published: August 2022

Indonesia Menghadapi Globalisasi (ditinjau dari Aspek Ekonomi dan Pendidikan )
Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Analisis Permodelan Persamaan Structural (APPS) dalam Penelitian Manajemen
Authors: Kusnendi Kusnendi
Published: August 2022

Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Analisis Permodelan Persamaan Structural (APPS) dalam Penelitian Manajemen
Implementasi Tekonologi Komunikasi Pendidikan Melalui Distance Learning Sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Kualitas SDM pada Era Globalisasi dan Otonomi Daerah
Authors: Rudiyanto Rudiyanto
Published: August 2022

Implementasi Tekonologi Komunikasi Pendidikan Melalui Distance Learning Sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Kualitas SDM pada Era Globalisasi dan Otonomi Daerah
Strategi Mencapai Keberhasilan Pembelajaran Melalui Komunikasi Efektif
Authors: Yuniarsih Tjutju
Published: August 2022

Strategi Mencapai Keberhasilan Pembelajaran Melalui Komunikasi Efektif
Pengaruh Penyediaan Modal dan Pengadaan Bahan Baku Terhadap Perkembangan USaha Anggota Koperasi Tahu Tempe
Authors: Supardi Endang
Published: August 2022

Pengaruh Penyediaan Modal dan Pengadaan Bahan Baku Terhadap Perkembangan USaha Anggota Koperasi Tahu Tempe
Manajemen Peningkatan Kualitas Tenaga Kerja Melalui Pendidikan Nonformal
Authors: Yunus Muh
Published: August 2022

Manajemen Peningkatan Kualitas Tenaga Kerja Melalui Pendidikan Nonformal
HUMAN RESOURCE STRATEGY IN FACING FREE TRADE ERA
Authors: Sojanah Janah
Published: August 2022

Free Trade ASEAN-CINA which1 January 2010 will make many national industries closed down because failing to competes. As a result, unemployment number is estimated to leaps. Company also tends to economized production cost through usage thrift of permanent labour, so that job security labour becomes fragile and unemployment number is estimated to increases. To answer the challenge, hence needing existence of strategy which must be applied especially relates to human resource. This article tries to analyze about idea related to preparation strategy of human resource in facing free trade era. To reach that thing will be studied about how free trade era evaluated from hope and reality, and how Indonesia human resource strategy in global emulation?
CLIMATIC STUDIES OF EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, EVENTS AND PHENOMENA IN UKRAINE AND THE WORLD
Authors:   Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the State Service Emergencies of Ukraine, Sidenko V.P.
Published: August 2022

The analysis of literature of the modern world and national publications in which methods of research of climate extreme events are presented was conducted. The focus is on the climatological aspects of extreme climatic / weather events and phenomena. A comparison of English-language basic terms and concepts used in the study of climatic / weather extreme events and their definitions with their Ukrainian counterparts is presented as well as the definition of specific concepts according to the sources in which they are presented. Not all terms and concepts used in scientific publications have clear and strict definitions and are not always consistent with each other. Due to differences in approaches to the definition of terms and concepts, not all of them can be found an exact match in another language. Types of source databases with different spatiotemporal resolution and sets of meteorological parameters are presented. Classification of research on extremity by study domain, time period of research, data spatial-temporal resolution, a set of meteorological quantities and climate extreme indices on the basis of which the studies was conducted. The analysis of modern research of extreme events of climate / weather in Ukraine is carried out. Current research on this issue in Ukraine focuses on the number and frequency of extreme weather events. Main trends in research of extreme climatic / weather events in the world were examined. Global studies of climate extremity are performed according to a more complex procedure. They are based on long time series of quality-tested data that have been homogenized because non-homogenized series can severely distort the real picture (quantitative information) of the duration, intensity or number of extreme climatic / weather events. Further plan for the study of modern climate change in the extreme climate of Ukraine on the basis of long series of daily values of average, maximum and minimum surface air temperatures and precipitation was drawn.
Tailoring Perovskite Functionality with Fluoridation Topochemistry
Authors:   , Lefler Benjamin M. , May Steven J. , Fafarman Aaron T.
Published: August 2022

Topochemistry is the chemical modification of a material while preserving its crystalline integrity. In instances where bottom-up synthesis of a complex material may be difficult or impossible to control, topochemistry offers a precise route of engineering properties through post-synthesis treatment. My work applies fluoridation topochemistry to perovskite materials for spatial chemical and physical property modifications. Perovskite oxides - with the formula ABO3 in which A tends to be an alkali, alkaline earth, or rare earth metal, and B tends to be a transition or post-transition metal - offer a wide variety of tunable optoelectronic and magnetic properties. Lateral patterning of these properties can enable new architectures in oxide-based electronic, magnetic memory, spintronic, and ionic devices. I laterally pattern such properties in perovskite film SrFeO3-[delta] by combining photolithography with reduction/oxidation and fluoridation topochemistries to fabricate laterally-heterostructured films of SrFeO3, reduced SrFeO2.5, and fluoridated phase SrFeO2F. I also demonstrate that the chemical stability of SrFeO2F enables dynamically-control patterned properties through selective reversible redox chemistry of oxide phases. In a second, related yet quite different materials class, the hybrid organic/inorganic lead halide perovskites, I demonstrate that fluoridation topochemistry exerts strong influence over the dynamics of photoinduced charge carriers, with significant implications for photovoltaic devices. Issues in these materials arise from the weak bonding at crystalline surfaces and interfaces. I test the hypothesis that topochemically applied fluoride, selectively added at the surface of hybrid perovskite thin films improves surface chemistry through strong bonding. Under optimized conditions, fluoridation improves the photoinduced charge carrier lifetimes by three-fold. Meanwhile, "overfluoridation" leads to the generation of PbF2 which is identified herein to act as an electron-acceptor for the conduction band of the perovskite.
Social security and protection in the context of European integration in Ukraine
Authors: Zhuravel Valentyna I. , Epel Oksana V. , Yehorova-Lutsenko Tetyana P. , Didychenko Maryna A. , Dyachenko Olha A.
Published: August 2022

The processes of modern integration of Ukraine with Europe are closely connected with changes not only in the system of national legislation in terms of its adaptation to the principles and norms of international and European law, but also with a radical revision of the basics of legal support in public life. One of the most important spheres of public life is the social sphere, which is closely related to issues of social security and social protection of citizens. From this point of view, Ukraine’s approach to European living standards directly implies the improvement of the system of state management of social protection of citizens. The aim of the article is to analyze the impact of European integration processes on the social protection system in Ukraine, study the current state of social security and protection in Ukraine, identify the main problems of social policy in the country, suggest ways to solve our problems. The purpose and objectives of this article, together with its object and subject matter, predetermined the research methodology used, which includes documentary review and critical analysis. The significance of the obtained results is the theoretical basis they form for further analysis of the socio-political situation in Ukraine and forecasting the prospects of modern social development.