bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Present Situation and the Future Development of Web-Based Prenatal Education in China: Cross-sectional Web-Based Survey
Authors: Huang Xinyu , Sun Weiwei , Wang Renyu , Wu Huailiang , Yu Shinning , Fang Xuanbi , Liu Yiyan , Akinwunmi Babatunde , Huang Jian , Ming Wai-kit
Published: June 2022

Background

Pregnancy serves as an important chapter in the life of women since more attention needs to be paid to both their physical and psychological health during this period. Adequate prenatal knowledge plays a key role in ensuring the health and safety of not only the pregnant women but also their fetuses and the entire family. With the development of information technology, web-based prenatal education has been brought into focus owing to its accessibility to comprehensive information, with high-quality information available to improve the quality of the overall gestation period, labor process, perinatal outcomes, and fetal outcomes.

Objective

This study aims to investigate the present situation of web-based prenatal education and to predict the future research direction of web-based prenatal education in China, thereby providing insights into improving the quality of health care of pregnant women.

Methods

A national cross-sectional study was conducted on 590,912 pregnant women in 31 provincial administrations of mainland China between August 2018 and August 2019. These pregnant women were initially recruited from local hospitals across the nation during antenatal and postnatal periods via a web-based education school. Demographic information and course completion status (including the categories and the number of courses they completed) of all the participants were collected.

Results

A total of 590,912 pregnant women participated in the web-based prenatal education in 2018. Among them, 188,508 (31.90%) participants were excluded because they did not complete any course, while 17,807 (3.01%) actively participated in web-based prenatal education and completed more than 100 courses. There were 5 categories of web-based courses; almost half of the pregnant women attended the courses on first and second trimesters (293,262/590,912, 49.63% and 298,168/590,912, 50.46%, respectively). We found that pregnant women were more concerned about the gestational diet, fetal-related knowledge, and other precautions before the labor.

Conclusions

In the era of digitalization where information is rapidly disseminated, web-based prenatal education could become a more convenient, productive, and effective pathway for pregnant women since it could help them obtain adequate and optimal pregnancy-related information and gain more intellectual awareness about their pregnancy or preparation for pregnancy.
Experiences of Community Members Engaged in eCPR (Emotional Connecting, Empowering, Revitalizing) Training: Qualitative Focus Group Study
Authors: Myers Amanda L , Mbao Mbita , Kadakia Arya , Collings Shira , Fortuna Karen L
Published: June 2022

Background

The United Nations has called for wide-scale community mental health psychoeducation; however, few programs currently exist. Emotional Connecting, Empowering, Revitalizing (eCPR) is a community education and training program developed by individuals with a lived experience of mental health challenges or trauma. It is designed to provide community members with skills and confidence to support someone experiencing mental health challenges.

Objective

This qualitative study aimed to examine the user experiences of diverse community members engaged in eCPR training. This study reviewed their attitudes toward training and opportunities for improvement in future implementations of training.

Methods

eCPR training participants (N=31) were invited to participate in virtual focus groups between June 2020 and July 2020. Data were analyzed using the rigorous and accelerated data reduction method, which converts raw textual data into concise data tables to develop a codebook, and thematic analysis was performed to identify common themes.

Results

The themes identified when analyzing the data included emotional holding and containment, training feedback, principles and practices of eCPR, implementation, connection in a digital environment, skills practice, and shared experiences.

Conclusions

eCPR may benefit individuals from multiple, diverse demographics. It can enhance their ability to connect with others to understand what it means to be with someone who is experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis, to accept their own emotions, and to be confident in being their most authentic self in both their work and personal lives. eCPR may answer the call of the United Nations by bringing opportunities for authenticity and healing to community settings. Exploring the effects of delivering eCPR in communities on individuals experiencing distress is an important next step. This study found that eCPR may be beneficial to many groups of trainees with varying backgrounds and experiences. These findings are important, as they speak to the potential for eCPR to be implemented in a variety of community settings with the intention of working to improve mental health in everyday settings.
The Association Between the Use of Low-Slice Computed Tomography Machines and Downstream Care: Comparative Study of 16-Slice and 64-Slice Computed Tomography Angiography
Authors: Powell Adam C , Long James W , Deshmukh Uday U , Simmons Jeffrey D
Published: June 2022

Background

Although computed tomography (CT) studies on machines with more slices have reported higher positive and negative predictive values, the impact of using low-slice (16-slice) CT machines on downstream testing has not been well studied. In community outpatient settings, low-slice CT machines remain in use, although many hospitals have adopted higher-slice machines.

Objective

This study examines the association between the use of low-slice CT machines and downstream invasive testing in the context of the CT angiography of the neck.

Methods

Included health insurance claims pertained to adults with commercial or Medicare Advantage health plans who underwent the CT angiography of the neck. Site certification data were used to assign counts of slices to claims. Claims that were made in the 60 days after CT were examined for cervicocerebral angiography. The association between the number of slices and cervicocerebral angiography was evaluated by using a chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression.

Results

Claims for 16-slice CT had a 5.1% (33/641) downstream cervicocerebral angiography rate, while claims for 64-slice CT had a 3.1% (35/1125) rate, and a significant difference (P=.03) was observed. An analysis that was adjusted for patient demographics also found a significant relationship (odds ratio 1.64, 95% CI 1.00-2.69; P=.047).

Conclusions

The use of low-slice CT machines in the community may impact the quality of care and result in more downstream testing.
An Intervention Offering Self-management Support Through mHealth and Health Coaching to Patients With Prostate Cancer: Interpretive Description of Patients’ Experiences and Perspectives
Authors: Obro Louise Faurholt , Osther Palle Jörn Sloth , Ammentorp Jette , Pihl Gitte Thybo , Heiselberg Kasper Kvols , Krogh Peter Gall , Handberg Charlotte
Published: June 2022

Background

Observational management strategies such as active surveillance and watchful waiting are considered to be acceptable approaches in patients with low-risk localized prostate cancer and a safe alternative to aggressive treatment. During observational management, treatment is postponed until the disease progresses, which often never occurs. However, approximately 90% of patients with a low-risk disease choose aggressive treatment owing to anxiety. Strategies to address anxiety are needed for optimal management of this population and to improve the quality of life of patients with low-risk localized prostate cancer. A review highlighted that mobile health (mHealth) in tandem with health coaching can support patients’ self-management of health behaviors and improve well-being.

Objective

This study aims to explore patients’ experiences with and perspectives on an intervention offering self-management support through the use of mHealth devices and health coaching to identify supportive features that enable patients to perform sustainable changes that improve well-being.

Methods

We used an interpretive description approach, combining semistructured interviews with 13 purposively selected patients with prostate cancer and participant observations of patient-coach interactions in coaching sessions. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed. The self-determination theory was used as a theoretical lens. Field notes and coaching notes from each session were used to orient data generation and confirm or challenge the analysis.

Results

Our analysis suggested that patients’ self-awareness and psychological identity influenced their experiences with and perspectives on the self-management support offered by mHealth and health coaching in clinical practice. The patients’ individual experiences and perspectives indicated that they placed themselves in a dynamic continuum of sustaining or repressing their identity, self-awareness, and individual qualities. Our analysis revealed 4 interacting themes, all related to the psychological identity of the patients.

Conclusions

For the group of patients with prostate cancer to experience well-being, we found it important for them to sustain their self-image when offered a self-management intervention. Motivation and autonomy were important aspects for the individual patients to sustain their self-image throughout the intervention. In contrast, demotivation and a sense of paternalism could result in fostering an experience of having to repress self-awareness.
Experiences of Community Members Engaged in eCPR (Emotional Connecting, Empowering, Revitalizing) Training: Qualitative Focus Group Study (Preprint)
Authors: Myers Amanda L , Mbao Mbita , Kadakia Arya , Collings Shira , Fortuna Karen L
Published: June 2022

BACKGROUND

The United Nations has called for wide-scale community mental health psychoeducation; however, few programs currently exist. Emotional Connecting, Empowering, Revitalizing (eCPR) is a community education and training program developed by individuals with a lived experience of mental health challenges or trauma. It is designed to provide community members with skills and confidence to support someone experiencing mental health challenges.

OBJECTIVE

This qualitative study aimed to examine the user experiences of diverse community members engaged in eCPR training. This study reviewed their attitudes toward training and opportunities for improvement in future implementations of training.

METHODS

eCPR training participants (N=31) were invited to participate in virtual focus groups between June 2020 and July 2020. Data were analyzed using the rigorous and accelerated data reduction method, which converts raw textual data into concise data tables to develop a codebook, and thematic analysis was performed to identify common themes.

RESULTS

The themes identified when analyzing the data included emotional holding and containment, training feedback, principles and practices of eCPR, implementation, connection in a digital environment, skills practice, and shared experiences.

CONCLUSIONS

eCPR may benefit individuals from multiple, diverse demographics. It can enhance their ability to connect with others to understand what it means to be with someone who is experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis, to accept their own emotions, and to be confident in being their most authentic self in both their work and personal lives. eCPR may answer the call of the United Nations by bringing opportunities for authenticity and healing to community settings. Exploring the effects of delivering eCPR in communities on individuals experiencing distress is an important next step. This study found that eCPR may be beneficial to many groups of trainees with varying backgrounds and experiences. These findings are important, as they speak to the potential for eCPR to be implemented in a variety of community settings with the intention of working to improve mental health in everyday settings.
Reasons for COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Chinese People Living With HIV/AIDS: Structural Equation Modeling Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Chai Ruiyu , Yang Jianzhou , Zhang Xiangjun , Huang Xiaojie , Yu Maohe , Fu Geng-feng , Lan Guanghua , Qiao Ying , Zhou Qidi , Li Shuyue , Yao Yan , Xu Junjie
Published: June 2022

BACKGROUND

Many countries and organizations recommended people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) receive the COVID-19 vaccine. However, vaccine hesitancy still exists and becomes a barrier for promoting COVID-19 vaccination among PLWHA.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to investigate factors that contributed to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among PLWHA.

METHODS

The study used a multicenter cross-sectional design and an online survey mode. We recruited PLWHA aged 18-65 years from 5 metropolitan cities in China between January 2021 and February 2021. Participants completed an online survey through Golden Data, a widely used encrypted web-based survey platform. Multiple linear regression models were used to assess the background characteristics in relation to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, and structural equation modeling was performed to assess the relationships among perceived benefits, perceived risks, self-efficacy, subjective norms, and COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.

RESULTS

Among 1735 participants, 41.61% (722/1735) reported COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Older age, no other vaccinations in the past 3 years, and having chronic disease history were positively associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Structural equation modeling revealed a direct relationship of perceived benefits, perceived risks, and subjective norms with self-efficacy and vaccine hesitancy and an indirect relationship of perceived benefits, perceived risks, and subjective norms with vaccine hesitancy. Moreover, self-efficacy toward COVID-19 vaccination was low. PLWHA had concerns of HIV disclosure during COVID-19 vaccination. Family member support could have an impact on COVID-19 vaccination decision-making.

CONCLUSIONS

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy was high among PLWHA in China. To reduce COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, programs and strategies should be adopted to eliminate the concerns for COVID-19 vaccination, disseminate accurate information on the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine, encourage family member support for COVID-19 vaccination, and improve PLWHA’s trust of medical professionals.
Anesthesiologists With Advanced Degrees in Education: Qualitative Study of a Changing Paradigm (Preprint)
Authors: Aggarwal Anuj , Hess Olivia , Lockman Justin L , Smith Lauren , Stevens Mitchell , Bruce Janine , Caruso Thomas
Published: June 2022

BACKGROUND

Anesthesiology education has undergone profound changes over the past century, from a pure clinical apprenticeship to novel comprehensive curricula based on andragogic learning theories. Combined with institutional and regulatory requirements, these new curricula have propagated professionalization of the clinician-educator role. A significant number of clinician-educator anesthesiologists, often with support from department chairs, pursue formal health professions education (HPE) training, yet there are no published data demonstrating the benefits or costs of these degrees to educational leaders.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to collect the experiences of anesthesiologists who have pursued HPE degrees to understand the advantages and costs of HPE degrees to anesthesiologists.

METHODS

Investigators performed a qualitative study of anesthesiologists with HPE degrees working at academic medical centers. Interviews were thematically analyzed via an iterative process. They were coded using a team-based approach, and representative themes and exemplary quotations were identified.

RESULTS

Seven anesthesiologists were interviewed, representing diverse geographic regions, subspecialties, and medical institutions. Analyses of interview transcripts resulted in the following 6 core themes: outcomes, extrinsic motivators, intrinsic motivators, investment, experience, and recommendations. The interviewees noted the advantages of HPE training for those wishing to pursue leadership or scholarship in medical education; however, they also noted the costs and investment of time in addition to preexisting commitments. The interviewees also highlighted the issues faculty and chairs might consider for the optimal timing of HPE training.

CONCLUSIONS

There are numerous professional and personal benefits to pursuing HPE degrees for faculty interested in education leadership or scholarship. Making an informed decision to pursue HPE training can be challenging when considering the competing pressures of clinical work and personal obligations. The experiences of the interviewed anesthesiologists offer direction to future anesthesiologists and chairs in their decision-making process of whether and when to pursue HPE training.
Impact of Cultural and Linguistic Maintenance on Mental Health Outcomes in Migrant Adolescents: Protocol for a Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Hasnain Anila , Hajek John , Borschmann Rohan
Published: June 2022

BACKGROUND

There is no consensus on how the disruption or maintenance of heritage culture and language affect mental health outcomes in adolescents with a migrant (also known as “immigrant” or “international migrant”) background. Even though previous literature reviews have investigated the association between acculturation and mental health in migrants, none have explicitly focused on adolescents.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of the scoping review described in this protocol is to understand (1) the focus, scope, and nature of quantitative empirical research investigating heritage cultural maintenance, including linguistic maintenance, and mental health outcomes in adolescents with a migrant background worldwide and (2) the potential effects of cultural and linguistic maintenance or disruption on migrant adolescent mental health outcomes.

METHODS

A total of 11 key electronic health, medical, social science, and language databases (APA PsycArticles Full Text; Embase Classic+Embase; Ovid MEDLINE All and Epub Ahead of Print, In-Process, In-Data-Review and Other Non-Indexed Citations and Daily; Ovid MEDLINE All; APA PsycInfo; University of Melbourne full-text journals; Science Citation Index Expanded; Social Sciences Citation Index; Arts & Humanities Citation Index; Scopus; Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts) were searched. Databases were searched without time restrictions from the beginning of their coverage. Publication date, location, and quantitative study design (except for literature reviews) were not restricted; however, the search was only conducted in English. Data from included studies will be extracted using a template with predefined data items, and results will be summarized in a structured, narrative summary.

RESULTS

A search was conducted on April 20, 2021, returning 2569 results. We are currently at the final stages of screening titles and abstracts of our search results, which will be followed by a full-text review and the data extraction of included studies. We expect to submit the full review for publication by the end of 2023.

CONCLUSIONS

The scoping review aims to provide a better understanding of existing research on the association between cultural (including linguistic) maintenance and mental health in migrant adolescents. It will help identify gaps in the existing literature and develop hypotheses that could inform future research, eventually facilitating the development of targeted prevention initiatives and improving migrant adolescents’ well-being.

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

DERR1-10.2196/40143
The Contribution of the Internet to Promoting Mental Health for Older Adults: Cross-Sectional Survey in China (Preprint)
Authors: Chen Weichao , Ding Mengjun , Wang Xiaoyan
Published: June 2022

BACKGROUND

Health is an important topic for everyone and essential to high-quality economic and social development. Recently, some researchers have suggested that older adults’ internet use may have a health effect.

OBJECTIVE

This study specifically aims to clarify the relationship between internet use and the mental health of older adults, for which other surveys present contradictory results.

METHODS

Data were obtained from the China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey conducted in 2018. A total of 6648 participants were included. Mental health was assessed by the 12-item Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale. Ordinary least squares regression was adopted to explore the relationship between internet use (independent variable) and the mental health of older adults. Robustness analysis, sensitivity analysis, and heterogeneity analysis were conducted in detail to verify the empirical result. A mediating effect analysis was further conducted to discover the effect mechanism between the dependent and independent variables.

RESULTS

It was found that internet use and smartphone use can significantly improve the mental health of older adults (ordinary least squares, β=.075; P<.001). After endogenous and robustness tests were conducted, the aforementioned conclusion remained robust. In particular, participation in voluntary activities played a mediating role in the relationship between internet use and the mental health of older adults. In addition, younger subjective age enhanced the positive effect of internet use on the mental health of older adults.

CONCLUSIONS

Internet users showed higher levels of mental health among Chinese older adults. To improve the mental health of older adults, the government should not only cultivate the ability to use the internet but also encourage greater participation in voluntary activities among older adults.
Technology Implementation for Mental Health End Users: A Model to Guide Digital Transformation for Inpatient Mental Health Professionals (Preprint)
Authors: Westheimer Jessa Lin , Moukaddam Nidal , Lindsay Jan A , Sabharwal Ashutosh , Najafi Bijan , Iacobelli Peter A , Boland Robert J , Patriquin Michelle A
Published: June 2022

UNSTRUCTURED

Digital transformation is the adoption of digital technologies by an entity in an effort to increase operational efficiency. In mental health care, digital transformation entails technology implementation to improve the quality of care and mental health outcomes. Most psychiatric hospitals rely heavily on “high-touch” interventions or those that require in-person, face-to-face interaction with the patient. Those that are exploring digital mental health care interventions, particularly for outpatient care, often copiously commit to the “high-tech” model, losing the crucial human element. The process of digital transformation, especially within acute psychiatric treatment settings, is in its infancy. Existing implementation models outline the development of patient-facing treatment interventions within the primary care system; however, to our knowledge, there is no proposed or established model for implementing a new provider-facing ministration tool within an acute inpatient psychiatric setting. Solving the complex challenges within mental health care demands that new mental health technology is developed in concert with a use protocol by and for the inpatient mental health professional (IMHP; the end user), allowing the “high-touch” to inform the “high-tech” and vice versa. Therefore, in this viewpoint article, we propose the Technology Implementation for Mental-Health End-Users framework, which outlines the process for developing a prototype of an IMHP-facing digital intervention tool in parallel with a protocol for the IMHP end user to deliver the intervention. By balancing the design of the digital mental health care intervention tool with IMHP end user resource development, we can significantly improve mental health outcomes and pioneer digital transformation nationwide.
Comparing Motor Resonance to Virtual and Real Actions using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Relevance to Virtual Clinical Consultations (Preprint)
Authors: Mehta Urvakhsh , Basavaraju Rakshathi , Ramesh Abhishek , Kesavan Muralidharan , Thirthalli Jagadisha
Published: June 2022

BACKGROUND

Virtual clinical interactions have increased tremendously since the onset of the pandemic. While they certainly have their advantages, there also exist potential limitations, e.g., in establishing a therapeutic alliance, discussing complex clinical scenarios, and so on. This may be due to possible disruptions in the accurate activation of the human mirror neuron system - a posited physiological template of effective social communication.

OBJECTIVE

To compare motor resonance - a putative marker of mirror neuron system (MNS) activity estimated using transcranial magnetic stimulation elicited while viewing virtual (video-based) and actual or real (enacted by a person) actions in healthy individuals. We hypothesized that motor resonance will be greater during real as compared to virtual action observation.

METHODS

Motor resonance or motor evoked potential (MEP) facilitation during action observation relative to rest states, is an indirect measurement of MNS activity in humans. We compared MEP facilitation during the observation of virtual (presented via videos) and real (enacted in person) actions, relative to static image observation in healthy individuals (N=64) using transcranial magnetic stimulation. The MEP recordings were obtained by two single-pulse (neuronal membrane excitability-driven) TMS paradigms of different intensities and two paired-pulse (cortical GABA-interneuron driven) TMS paradigms.

RESULTS

On RMANOVA we observed a significant time effect for MEP facilitation from static to virtual and real observation states when recorded using three of the four TMS paradigms. Post-hoc pairwise comparisons with Benjamini–Hochberg false discovery rate correction revealed a significant MEP facilitation in both virtual and real observation states relative to static image observation; however, we also observed a significant time effect between the two observation states (real > virtual) with two TMS paradigms.

CONCLUSIONS

Our results indicate that social cues expressed via both virtual (video) or real (in person) modes elicit physiological responses within the putative MNS, but this effect is more pronounced for actions presented in person. This has relevance to the appropriate implementation of digital health solutions, especially those pertaining to mental health.

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Profile Review of Grapes Horticulture Cultivation in the Buleleng
Authors: Mulyani Sri , Admadi Bambang , Satriawan Ketut , Mardiana Made Hendra
Published: June 2022

Buleleng as a centre of grape commodity in Bali has experienced a decrease in the number of grapes production. Grapes horticultural profile should be made based on 6 (six) pillars of the horticulture development. The aim of this study is to determine cultivation profile of the grapes horticulture in Buleleng. This research uses purposive sampling method to determine sample location. The respondents consist of farmers, stakeholders and other relevant agencies which chosen by using random sampling method. The results show respondents’ opinion related to the pillar program compatibility and incompatibility: 1) development of horticultural area 78.88% and 20.00%, 2) application of GAP / SOP 68.88% and 29.63%, 3) implementation of supply chain management (SCM) 59.10% and 40.90%, 4) implementation of integrated horticultural facility 64.18% 33.32%, 5) Institutional development 19.99% and 79.18%, and 6a) increase on horticultural consumption 44.06% and 51.48%, while 6b) on the export acceleration 7.91% and 92.09%. Based on the six pillars development program implementation, only four programs namely program 1, 2, 3, and 4 that have high average of compatibility (67.76%) while the other two programs, namely the program 5 and 6 have lower average of compatibility (22.99%).
Evaluation of Working Postures at a Garden Maintenance Service to Reduce Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk (A Case Study of PT. Dewijaya Agrigemilang Jakarta)
Authors: Savitri Adisty , Mulyati Guntarti Tatik , Fakhrudin Aziz Ibnu Wahid
Published: June 2022

This research is carried out in order to evaluate the working postures of seven workers with different job categories at a garden maintenance service. These seven categories of works are divided into 23 work elements. The aim of this research is to investigate the presence of work- related pain symptoms, find all risk related to poor working postures, and finally propose sets of recommendations for improvement of working methods. Nordic Body Map questionnaire is used in the study to detect the occurrences of workrelated pain. Meanwhile, risk level assessment for working postures was carried out by means of Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) method. All the two applied on seven job categories of workers. The results showed that all workers observed experienced with pain symptoms both after and be fore carry out the work. According to REBA analysis, there are 82.6% medium level risk workin g elements, 10.9% high level risk, 4.3% very high level risk, and 2.2% low level risk. Recommen dation for improvement of working posture was given for work element, namely fertilizer sowing (very high level risk), hedge trimming (high level risk), and pesticide spraying (high level risk). Implementation of these proposed improvements result on diminishing the frequency of occurren ce and the level of risk on physical pain.
Application of Analytical Network Process and Conditional Probability Co-occurrences Matrix for Business Modelling of Small-Medium Enterprises
Authors: Ushada Mirwan , Yuliando Henry
Published: June 2022

In Indonesia, the scope of agroindustry are related to the food and non-food industry managed by Small-Medium Enterprises (SME). The classical problem of Indonesian Agroindustry were related to logistic, infrastructure, technology, high-cost economy, regulation, and financing constraint. Therefore, an innovative business model is required for competitive and sustainable SME. Importance rate of the model can be defined by determining some criteria in a business model. Analytical Network Process (ANP) is required to determine importance rate of business model. However, ANP could not minimize the subjectivity factor of the respondent in determining the criteria. Application of Conditional Probability Co-occurrences Matrix (CPCM) is required to minimize the subjectivity factor by comparing priority weight of each criterias. The research objectives are: 1) To apply ANP method for representing business model criteria and attribute of SME; 2) To apply CPCM method for criteria pattern extraction. The case study of research is SME Bakpia Tela Ungu and Telopia. CPCM Pattern extraction of Contrast, Energy and Local Homogeneity indicated the significant different of business model criteria between food, non-food agroindustry and local governmental board. The research results indicated that there were different subjectivity to determine criteria priority weight.
Development of Apple Juice Beverage Industry In Batu City Through Marketing Intelligence And Strategic Alliances Approach
Authors: Effendi Mas’ud , Mustaniroh Siti Asmaul , Anti Febrina Grace Tri , Hidayat Arifianto
Published: June 2022

The existence of apple juice industry in Batu is dominated by micro, small and medium enterpris es (SMEs). This industry needs to be developed to direct the Batu potential as a tourism city thro ugh the development of agro-industry sector, which delivers added value. The purpose of this stu dy to find out the source of the information, the type of information in the apple juice industry in general and alliances form in the apple juice industry on micro and small scale that can be use d for the development of the apple juice industry in Batu city. The results showed that the most i mportant source of information and always used by the apple juice industry in Batu city is talkin g to customers with the strengths and weaknesses of competitors, cash flow, and corporate real growth as the most important type of information. Alliances that may be made to the developme nt of micro and small-scale apple juice beverage industry with distributors are type of logistics alliance, promotion alliance, and non-equity alliances.
Selection of Pseudomonas sp. for Lipid and Detergent Degradation
Authors: Hidayat Nur , Chandra Luqman Nur
Published: June 2022

The objective of the research was to identify which Pseudomonas species has the ability to alter lipids and surfactants simultaneously. This research was conducted by using three Pseudomonas species, vegetable oil, and commercial detergent which contains Linear Alkyl Sulfonate LAS. The result shows that Pseudomonas aeruginosa is able to reduce lipids and surfactant 80.53% and 61.22% respectively.
Analysis of Marketing Strategy at Nagoyaramen
Authors: Norsita Diklusari Isnarosi , Hardiyanti Ratih
Published: June 2022

Nagoyaramen is a franchise ramen restaurant. Nagoyaramen was switching business location, so they needed information about target and market segments which would affect the marketing strategy. The purpose of the study was (1) Analyzing and defining market segments of Nagoyaramen. (2) Formulating marketing strategies of Nagoyaramen in accordance with the selected segment. The primary data collection was done through questionnaire. This study used descriptive analysis such as Importance-Performance Analysis method and cluster analysis. Interview was used to choose the best strategy. Cluster analysis resulted in dividing costumers into three segments, namely a perfectionist, tasteful, and socialist. We picked the perfectionist which covers 60.66% of customer. This particular segment is concerned with almost all attributes of marketing mix. The group was predominantly female (71.43%), work as a student (45.05%), age range 17-24 years (52.75%), and last education high school (43.96%). Strategies offered are location approaching schools or colleges, affordable prices, promotion through fliers and giving discounts, Japanese ornaments must remain there as a hallmark of Nagoyaramen, Japanese ornament on the nameplate, taste of the product should be maintained, maintaining a varied menu, and speeding up the service around lunch break. So the best strategy chosen by the owner is location approaching schools or colleges.
Edible Film Characterization from Cassava Starch and Its Organoleptic Properties as Primary Packaging of Snake Fruit Lunkhead
Authors: Wanita Yeyen Prestyaning , Purwaningsih Purwaningsih
Published: June 2022

Most of the food packaging material made from plastic, which is difilcult to be decomposed. We need food packaging materials environmentally friendly and edible directly with the product. The experiment was conducted in the laboratory of post-harvest, Yogyakarta AIAT in March to October 2012. The purpose of this study was to know the characteristics of edible film made from cassava starch and organoleptic value as primary packaging of snake fruit lunkhead. The experimental design used was completely randomized design with two factors, nine treatments and three replications. The first factor was the percentage of cassava starch used, the second factor was the type of plasticizer used. The results showed that: 1) The range of water content from the ninth edible film treatments were 10-32%. 2) The highest percentace of cassava starch addition, caused the increassing of edible film water vapor transmission rate. 3) The use of sorbitol plasticizers provides the highest water vapor transmission rate. 4) The range of peroxide content from ninth edible film treatment were 1,64 – 7,08 meq/kg. 5) As the primary packaging snake fruit lunkhead, the highest edible film panelist overall preferences was from sorbitol plasticizer and 4% use of cassava starch, ie. 80% of panelists like it, with an average value 3,8 which means they like it.
The acute effects of action observation training on upper extremity functions, cognitive processes and reaction times: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Emuk Yusuf , Kahraman Turhan , Sengul Yesim
Published: June 2022

Aim:
To investigate the acute effects of action observation training on upper extremity functions, cognitive functions and response time in healthy, young adults.
Materials & methods:
A total of 60 participants were randomly divided into five groups: the self-action observation group, action observation group, action practice group, non-action observation group and control group. The Jebsen–Taylor hand function test (JTHFT), nine-hole peg test, serial reaction time task and d2 test of attention were applied to the participants before and after the interventions.
Results:
JTHFT performance with both non-dominant and dominant hands improved significantly compared with baseline in all groups (p < 0.001). JTHFT performance with non-dominant and dominant hands differed between the groups (p < 0.001).
Conclusion:
Action observation training seems to enhance the performance of upper extremity-related functions. Observing self-actions resulted in statistically significant positive changes in more variables compared with other methods. However, its clinical effectiveness over the other methods should be investigated in future long-term studies.

Clinical Trial Registration:
NCT04932057
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ClinicalTrials.gov
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Effects of Argan Cake (Argania Spinosa (L.,) Saptaceae) Substitution on the Growth Performance, Nutritional Value, and Economic Efficacy of Broiler Chickens
Authors: Hilali Miloudi , Bey Mustapha , Oubarka Salem , Lebkiri Ahmed
Published: June 2022

Argan cake is rarely used in poultry feed. It is proposed that this feedstuff can improve the quality of chicken meat while also lowering the cost of chicken production. The study's objective is to determine the effect of dietary supplemented argan cake on the growth performance and meat/carcass quality of Moroccan broiler chickens. This study included 30 one-week-old chicks. They are divided into three groups of ten subjects each (TA0, TA5, and TA10). Each corresponds to three types of experimental feed containing 0 percsent, 5%, and 10% argan cake supplemented/mixed with commercial poultry feed, respectively. The amount of feed consumed was measured on a daily basis, and the birds were weighed once a week. The average weight of broiler chickens in groups TA5 and TA10 that consume argan cake is significantly higher than in group TA0 at the end of the trial (more than 0.18 kg). According to the chemical analysis, the meat of broiler chickens from groups TA5 and TA10 is higher in protein (19.1 percent and 18.1 percent respectively). TA0, on the other hand, has a protein percentage of 15.1%. This research also demonstrates that the TA5 and TA10 groups are higher in essential minerals like Ca (19.1mg/kg) and Fe (12.1mg/kg).
Use of aquatic plants in removing pollutants and treating the wastewater: A review
Authors: Ali Huda Hilo , Fayed Mohamed I. A. , Lazim Israa Ibrahim
Published: June 2022

This study illustrates the importance of aquatic plants in removing pollutants and treating wastewater. Aquatic plants provide many benefits to humans, with many new applications still to be identified. However, introducing aquatic plant species that become problematic under specific conditions is putting both marine and freshwater environments at risk right now. These plant species are frequently imported from other regions for medicinal or horticultural purposes, but they eventually escape domestication and establish natural populations. Other pollutants, such as hydrocarbons and other hazardous and carcinogenic substances, can be removed from water using these aquatic plants. The application of growth-promoting bacteria that stimulate the growth of rhizosphere plants and the overgrown plants could be another modification that can have the maximum treating effect. Aquatic plants have many applications in wastewater treatment due to their much lower cost and higher efficiency. Numerous studies have proved Aquatic plants to be sinks for wastewater treatment, and they are also used in the treatment process and to reduce or limit pollutant wastewater. The treated wastewater was of acceptable quality, according to the international effluent standards for irrigation.
INDICADORES E SANEAMENTO BÁSICO NO MUNICÍPIO DE CAMPINAS
Authors: Sugahara Cibele Roberta , Guedes Walef Pena , Ferreira Denise Helena Lombardo
Published: June 2022

O acesso à água e ao saneamento básico para a garantia de uma vida digna deveria ser reconhecido como um direito fundamental de todos os cidadãos. No que tange às condições do saneamento básico do município de Campinas/SP, Brasil, o monitoramento dos indicadores pode contribuir para subsidiar as tomadas de decisões da gestão pública. O objetivo deste artigo é analisar o acesso aos serviços de saneamento básico a partir de indicadores no contexto do município de Campinas. O método é exploratório com abordagem qualitativa. Os dados dos indicadores foram coletados no Sistema Nacional de Informações sobre Saneamento no período de 2015 a 2019. As ações públicas para o acesso à água potável e ao esgotamento sanitário em Campinas têm se tornado gradativamente mais abrangentes ao longo dos últimos anos, redundando nas tentativas de universalização e ações efetivadas de forma apropriada à saúde pública. A análise de indicadores de boa cobertura e representativos frente à realidade estudada é fundamental para apontar a condição do saneamento básico em Campinas, tendo como referência o Plano Nacional de Saneamento Básico do governo federal e o Plano municipal de saneamento básico de Campinas. A trajetória do avanço da infraestrutura e cobertura dos serviços de saneamento básico do município de Campinas fortalece-se à medida que se intensificam os estudos da capacidade hídrica, projeção populacional e crescimento econômico, estimativa de uso e ocupação do solo. Os investimentos em sistemas de água e estações de tratamento de esgoto no município contribuíram para melhorar a qualidade da prestação dos serviços à população.
EDITORIAL
Authors: Fossá Juliano Luiz , Souza Marcia , Matte Alessandra , Schervinski Villwock Ana Paula
Published: June 2022

Editorial
IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF TRANSPORT SYSTEM LEGAL REGULATION IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBALISATION: PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIONAL ECONOMY
Authors: Li Na , Panfilova Elena , Vasina Natalia , Volodin Oleg
Published: June 2022

The study aims to analyse problems associated with the legal regulation of the transport system. The study is based on the international and domestic ranking of logistics performance. It also takes into account the economic consequences of world internationalisation to optimise logistics performance (this includes the transportation and legal aspects) under the Transport Development Strategy of the Russian Federation until 2030. The study relies on a systematic approach to systematise legislative, economic and social information and thus create an integral system of transport communication. The review of the legal regulation issues surrounding the transport system showed the following supply chain problems: weak policy coordination and a low level of digitalisation. These problems result in low-quality service and low transparency in legal matters. According to the results of this study, the integration of the world’s best practices into transport communications will improve economic efficiency. The scientific novelty of the study is a practical tool to improve transport system efficiency in the context of globalisation, considering the characteristics of the national economy.
THE IMPACT OF LOGISTICS CAPACITIES ON THE LOGISTICS PERFORMANCE OF LSPS: RESULTS OF AN EMPIRICAL STUDY
Authors: Assabane Ibrahim , El imrani Ouail
Published: June 2022

This paper has a dual objective, to specify the logistical capacities of Moroccan Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) and to understand the process by which these capacities contribute to the logistical performance of LSPs. Methodologically, we used the qualitative approach based on a sample of sixteen LSP. The results of this research show that the main logistical capacities of Moroccan LSPs are flexibility and innovation, which respectively abound in reactivity/proactivity and technological innovation / administrative innovation. Similarly, "customer response" appears to be a purpose that overlaps with logistics performance. Thus, this variable mediates between flexibility and logistics performance. This study also tries to analyse the emergence of new moderating variables, particularly "logistics skills," which strengthen the relationship between innovation and customer response, and "communication with employees" as a support for maintaining performance logistics.
DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW NUMERICAL MODEL OF DYNAMIC HARMONIC REGRESSION FOR THE FORECAST OF SELLING FUEL PRICE IN THE MOROCCAN PETROLEUM SECTOR
Authors: El Bahi Younes Fakhradine , Ezzine Latifa , Aman Zineb , El Moussami Haj
Published: June 2022

The liberalization of the petroleum sector in Morocco has a significant effect for petroleum product distributors. Since the beginning of December 2015, fuel prices are freely determined. This event presents many constraints affecting the balance of the sector plus the competition among its economic players. As all fuel products are imported, we will be interested in the evolution by making forecasts of the price of fuels in the Moroccan market. In this context, our paper aims mainly to study the time series of diesel and gasoline in order to provide precise forecasts to the company and to respect the permissible error margin of 3%. To this end, the harmonic dynamic regression model through the proposed process approach yielded excellent forecasting results for the first quarter of 2017 with an average error margin of 1.617%. Compared to ARIMA model, the harmonic dynamic regression proves its strength manifested in the low rate of error. In addition, the assumption that the residuals are a Gaussian white noise has always been verified. The forecasts obtained are very crucial for managers to take good decisions at the strategic level.
AN EMPIRICAL COMPARISON OF DRP AND DEMAND-DRIVEN DRP
Authors: Erraoui Yassine , Charkaoui Abdelkabir
Published: June 2022

Companies are nowadays challenged to offer high service levels while minimising inventory costs in an ever-increasing competitive market. One of the keys is to manage and improve the product flow in the distribution network continuously. In this paper, Demand Driven Distribution Resource Planning (DDDRP) is a proposed model for product flow management in distribution networks. It allows to optimise the flow by managing customer demand fluctuations. A literature review about flow management policies is presented, and then a case study is provided to make a comparison of the DDDRP concept with conventional management methods such as Distribution Resource Planning (DRP). To achieve this comparison, a discrete event simulation (DES) is adopted to measure the effectiveness of each model regarding the demand fluctuations, using key performance indicators. The simulation gives empirical results and illustrates the interests and benefits of the DDDRP approach in terms of inventory costs and service levels. The originality of this document concerns the assessment of Demand-Driven Distribution as a new approach of management and opens up new opportunities for optimising inventory and product flow in distribution networks.