bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effectiveness of Blood Glucose Time in Range to Reduce Risk of Blood
Glucose Extrusion and Improve Blood Glucose Metrics in Type 1 Diabetic
Patients
Authors: Oraibi Omar , Somaili Mohammed , Elmakki Erwa , Alqassimi Sameer , Madkhali Mohammed Ali , Mohrag Mostafa , Abusageah Faisal , Alhazmi Mohammed , Alfaifi Samar , Ageeli Ruba , Sumayli Mohammed , Arishi Fatimah , Alhazmi Abdulaziz H. , Hummadi Abdulrahman
Published: November 2023

Background:

With evolving diabetes technology, continuous glucose monitoring
(CGM) and time in range have been advanced as critical measurements to assess complications.
They have shown improvement in A1C levels and decreased episodes of blood glucose
extrusion.

Aims:

This study aimed to assess the awareness and utilization of blood glucose time in range
and its effectiveness in reducing the risk of blood glucose extrusion and improving blood
glucose metrics among patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Methods:

A retrospective study included 342 patients who met the inclusion criteria and were
using the CGM, aiming for a TIR of 70% daily. Glycemic control was followed using TIR data,
blood glucose extrusion frequency (including hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia events), active
sensor time, average blood glucose, and glucose management indicator (GMI) levels.

Results:

A total of 342 individuals participated in this study, the majority of whom were below
18 years of age (62.3%). The hypoglycemic frequency was significantly increased compared to
the baseline, and most participants experienced hypoglycemia events (p = 0.0001). The
incidences increased over time, with 90.9% and 93% having hypoglycemia at 60 and 90 days (p
= 0.0001), respectively. The active scan and sensor time were not followed, which led to the
blood glucose target not being achieved, with no improvement throughout the study.
Consequently, no improvement occurred in glycemic control.

Conclusion:

CGM technology has been promising and proven effective in improving glycemic.
However, our study did not show these benefits as expected, which could be explained by the
underutilization and improper use of the CGM.
Imaging and Non-imaging Analytical Techniques Used for Drug
Nanosizing and their Patents: An Overview
Authors: Agarwal Vijay , Bajpai Meenakshi
Published: November 2023

Background:

Nanosizing is widely recognized as an effective technique for improving the
solubility, dissolution rate, onset of action, and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs. To control
the execution and behavior of the output product, more advanced and valuable analytical techniques
are required.

Objective:

The primary intent of this review manuscript was to furnish the understanding of imaging
and non-imaging techniques related to nanosizing analysis by focusing on related patents. In addition,
the study also aimed to collect and illustrate the information on various classical (laser diffractometry,
photon correlation spectroscopy, zeta potential, laser Doppler electrophoresis, X-ray diffractometry, differential
scanning calorimeter, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy), new,
and advanced analytical techniques (improved dynamic light scattering method, Brunauer-Emmett-
Teller method, ultrasonic attenuation, biosensor), as well as commercial techniques, like inductively
coupled plasma mass spectroscopy, aerodynamic particle sizer, scanning mobility particle sizer, and matrix-
assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectroscopy, which all relate to nano-sized particles.

Methods:

The present manuscript has taken a fresh look at the various aspects of the analytical techniques
utilized in the process of nanosizing, and has achieved this through the analysis of a wide
range of peer-reviewed literature. All summarized literature studies provide the information that can
meet the basic needs of nanotechnology.

Results:

A variety of analytical techniques related to the nanosizing process have already been established
and have great potential to weed out several issues. However, the current scenarios require
more relevant, accurate, and advanced analytical techniques that can minimize the time and deviations
associated with different instrumental and process parameters. To meet this requirement, some
new and more advanced analytical techniques have recently been discovered, like ultrasonic attenuation
technique, BET technique, biosensors, etc.

Conclusion:

The present overview certifies the significance of different analytical techniques utilized
in the nanosizing process. The overview also provides information on various patents related to sophisticated
analytical tools that can meet the needs of such an advanced field. The data show that the
nanotechnology field will flourish in the coming future.
Banaba Restricts Brain Damage: Neuroprotective Role in Cerebral Ischemiareperfusion
Injury
Authors: Soni Maneesh , Mandloi Avinash Singh , Baraskar Kapil , Kawadkar Manisha , Dhote Vipin
Published: November 2023

Background::

Glucose regulation and energy homeostasis mitigate energy crises milieu in reperfusion injury. We investigated Banaba for its outcomes on
cerebral ischemia reperfusion (IR) injury using artery occlusion in rats. The pleiotropic activity of Banaba on various debilitating mechanisms
inducing reperfusion injury was evaluated.

Aim::

This study aimedto evaluate the pharmacological activity of Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa) extract on reperfusion injury and investigate the
effect of Banaba on vascular permeability, oxidative stress and cellular damage in ischemia reperfusion injury in rats.

Methods::

Transient ischemia and reperfusion through occlusion of the middle cerebral artery (MCAO) lead to Cerebral IR injury in Wistar rats; it was treated
with oral administration of Banaba extract (100mg/kg and 200mg/kg). The injury outcomes were evaluated after 22 hours of reperfusion by
determining cellular injury, its impact on musculoskeletal coordination, multiple free radical scavenging measures (SOD, GSH, LPO) and vascular
permeability of the blood-brain barrier.

Result::

Banaba treatment led to a marked improvement in neurological outcomes by enhanced coordination and reduced cerebral infarct in comparison to
vehicle control ischemic group. Free radical scavenging activity (SOD and GSH) was significantly better, and lipid peroxidation was reduced by
Banaba treatment; it also reduced the vascular permeability of the blood-brain barrier. We observed that a lower dose of Banaba (100 mg/kg) was
more effective than the higher (200 mg/kg) in ischemic rats. The anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant activity could drive the neuroprotective
outcomes of Banaba in cerebral IR injury. The critical factor of the beneficial effect of Banaba in cerebral injury is the optimization of dose in this
experimental setup of reperfusion injury using rats.

Conclusion::

The recovery of injury could be attributed to Banaba’s multi-factorial effect targeting free radicals, inflammation, and necrosis during ischemiareperfusion
injury.
Utilization and Awareness of Unani Medicine among Adults in Delhi, India: A Survey-Based Study
Authors: Khan Asim Ali , Janardhanan Rajiv , Kishore Jugal , Saeed Shazina , Das B.C , Parveen Shagufta , Kesharwani Prashant , Karwasra Ritu , Sahebkar Amirhossein , Selvamurthy W.
Published: November 2023

Objectives::

The objective of this study is to assess the level of knowledge, practice,
and usage of Unani medicine among 250 participants in different areas of New Delhi, India.

Materials and Methods::

A cross-sectional, observational descriptive survey with a sample size
of 250 people was carried out in New Delhi utilizing a pretested, predesigned, and structured
questionnaire to evaluate the awareness and usage patterns of Unani medicine. The study was
conducted at three different spots in different regions of New Delhi.

Results::

With a mean age of 40.056 ± 10.77 years and a range of 18 to 65 years, the 250 participants
were divided into 66% men and 34% women. 60% of the population who had been adopted
had knowledge of Unani medicine, and 54.6% of them relied on Unani medicine as a treatment
regime. 40% of users reported Unani medicine due to lack of no or minimal side effects.
Contrary to this, among non-user (n = 68), 51.4% populace considers Unani medicine as the
slow onset of action medication. Although a small percentage of users (6.1%) chose to use Unani
completely, most preferred it as an adjunct to allopathic care.

Conclusion::

Findings in the survey-based study depict that the awareness of Unani medicines is
better than the utilization pattern. There is an urge and opportunity to advance health education
and change people's perceptions of the Unani medical system.
The Application of Macro Business Simulation on Healthcare Product: Hand Sanitizer
Authors: Lau Yui-yip , Tang Yuk Ming , Keung Alan Leung Wai
Published: November 2023

This book chapter mainly discusses how Macro Business Simulation applies
to healthcare products. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, hand sanitizer is a necessity to
minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus to the public. To the best of the authors’
knowledge, the International Association of Business Management Simulation
launched macro business simulations over the past few years across academic
institutions, firms, and training bodies. Macro business simulation games become
emerging educational tools due to the growth of online learning pedagogy and the
emergence of innovative educational concepts. This book chapter mainly identifies the
key elements of macro business simulation, expected students’ learning outcomes, and
the key structures of macro business simulation. Hand sanitizer is also used as an
illustrative example to investigate how healthcare products integrate into the macro
business simulation platform.
Improving Adherence to Physical Therapy in the Development of Serious Games: Conceptual Framework Design Study
Authors: Ambros-Antemate Jorge Fernando , Beristain-Colorado María del Pilar , Vargas-Treviño Marciano , Gutiérrez-Gutiérrez Jaime , Hernández-Cruz Pedro Antonio , Gallegos-Velasco Itandehui Belem , Moreno-Rodríguez Adriana
Published: November 2023

Background

Insufficient levels of treatment adherence can have adverse effects on the outcomes of physical rehabilitation. To address this issue, alternative approaches to traditional therapies, such as serious games, have been designed to enhance adherence. Nevertheless, there remain gaps in the development of serious games concerning the effective implementation of motivation, engagement, and the enhancement of treatment adherence.

Objective

This study aims to design a conceptual framework for the development of serious games that incorporate essential adherence factors to enhance patient compliance with physical rehabilitation programs.

Methods

We formulated a conceptual framework using iterative techniques inspired by a conceptual framework analysis. Initially, we conducted a comprehensive literature review, concentrating on the critical adherence factors in physical rehabilitation. Subsequently, we identified, categorized, integrated, and synthesized the concepts derived from the literature review to construct the conceptual framework.

Results

The framework resembles a road map, comprising 3 distinct phases. In the initial phase, the patient’s characteristics are identified through an initial exploration. The second phase involves the development of a serious game, with a focus on enhancing treatment adherence by integrating the key adherence factors identified. The third phase revolves around the evaluation of the serious game. These phases are underpinned by 2 overarching themes, namely, a user-centered design and the GameFlow model.

Conclusions

The conceptual framework offers a detailed, step-by-step guide for creating serious games that incorporate essential adherence factors, thereby contributing to improved adherence in the physical rehabilitation process. To establish its validity, further evaluations of this framework across various physical rehabilitation programs and user groups are necessary.
Use of Virtual Reality in Interdisciplinary Multimodal Pain Treatment With Insights From Health Care Professionals and Patients: Action Research Study
Authors: Ummels Darcy , Cnockaert Elise , Timmers Inge , den Hollander Marlies , Smeets Rob
Published: November 2023

Background

Chronic pain is a widespread global health problem. Interdisciplinary multimodal pain treatment (IMPT) is a treatment option for people with chronic pain. Virtual reality (VR) could be used to broaden IMPT programs. However, despite the advantages of VR, it is rarely used in daily clinical practice.

Objective

This research aimed to explore how, when, and with whom VR can be used meaningfully during IMPT, either as an addition or substitution as a component of IMPT.

Methods

This research used an action research design to help health care professionals and patients learn how, when, and with whom they can use VR. Data were collected through reflection sessions with health care professionals and semistructured interviews with patients in 2 specialized centers that provide IMPT for chronic pain. Two researchers performed direct content analyses.

Results

In total, 4 physiotherapists, 1 occupational therapist, 3 psychologists, and 22 patients participated in this research. Three iteration cycles, including 9 reflection sessions and 8 semistructured interviews, were performed. Both health care professionals and patients considered VR to be useful in therapy as an addition but not a substitution. VR was used as a diagnostic and intervention tool with all patients at the rehabilitation center or home. VR was used to gain insight into patients’ pain beliefs, cognitions, and irrational cognitions about additional damage and physical abilities. Considering VR as an intervention tool, the health care professionals had 3 goals: balancing relaxation and competition, grading activities, and exposure in vivo.

Conclusions

VR could be a valuable addition to IMPT for both patients with chronic pain and health care professionals. More research should be performed to assess the additional effects of VR on patients’ participation in daily life.
Gluu Essentials Digital Skills Training for Middle-Aged and Older Adults That Makes Skills Stick: Results of a Pre-Post Intervention Study
Authors: Seaton Cherisse L , Rush Kathy L , Li Eric Ping Hung , Hasan Mohammad Khalad , Fawcus Linda
Published: November 2023

Background

A number of real-world digital literacy training programs exist to support engagement with mobile devices, but these have been understudied.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness and program acceptability of a digital skills training program among middle-aged and older adults (aged ≥50 years) and to gather participants’ recommendations for lifelong digital skills promotion.

Methods

The Gluu Essentials digital skills training program includes learning resources to support tablet use. Through pre-post surveys, this study assessed mobile device proficiency, confidence in going online and in avoiding frauds and scams, the frequency of engaging in online activities, program engagement, acceptability, and suggestions for continued support.

Results

A total of 270 middle-aged and older adults completed baseline surveys. Of these 270 participants, 145 (53.7%) completed follow-up surveys. Our findings indicate that mobile device proficiency increased (P<.001), whereas confidence was unchanged. Participants also reported going online more frequently to shop (P=.01) and access government services (P=.02) at follow-up. Program engagement varied considerably, but program acceptability was high. Participants’ recommendations included the need for providing ongoing programs for support and training because technology constantly changes, reducing costs for technology and internet access, and keeping learning resources simple and easy to access.

Conclusions

The Gluu Essentials digital skills training program increased mobile device proficiency and frequency of web-based activities (shopping and accessing government services) among middle-aged and older adults.
Generative Language Models and Open Notes: Exploring the Promise and Limitations
Authors: Blease Charlotte , Torous John , McMillan Brian , Hägglund Maria , Mandl Kenneth D
Published: November 2023

Patients’ online record access (ORA) is growing worldwide. In some countries, including the United States and Sweden, access is advanced with patients obtaining rapid access to their full records on the web including laboratory and test results, lists of prescribed medications, vaccinations, and even the very narrative reports written by clinicians (the latter, commonly referred to as “open notes”). In the United States, patient’s ORA is also available in a downloadable form for use with other apps. While survey studies have shown that some patients report many benefits from ORA, there remain challenges with implementation around writing clinical documentation that patients may now read. With ORA, the functionality of the record is evolving; it is no longer only an aide memoire for doctors but also a communication tool for patients. Studies suggest that clinicians are changing how they write documentation, inviting worries about accuracy and completeness. Other concerns include work burdens; while few objective studies have examined the impact of ORA on workload, some research suggests that clinicians are spending more time writing notes and answering queries related to patients’ records. Aimed at addressing some of these concerns, clinician and patient education strategies have been proposed. In this viewpoint paper, we explore these approaches and suggest another longer-term strategy: the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to support clinicians in documenting narrative summaries that patients will find easier to understand. Applied to narrative clinical documentation, we suggest that such approaches may significantly help preserve the accuracy of notes, strengthen writing clarity and signals of empathy and patient-centered care, and serve as a buffer against documentation work burdens. However, we also consider the current risks associated with existing generative AI. We emphasize that for this innovation to play a key role in ORA, the cocreation of clinical notes will be imperative. We also caution that clinicians will need to be supported in how to work alongside generative AI to optimize its considerable potential.
Comparing response rates between mobile web and telephone surveys for patient experience: a randomized experimental study in South Korea (Preprint)
Authors: Koo Bon Mi , Song Yeongchae , Choi Young-Geun , Jo Min-Woo , Lee Yura , Han Se Young , Kim Sang Kyu  , Do Young Kyung
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND

Patient experience surveys are now conducted in many countries for the purpose of measuring and improving patient experience. Most patient experience surveys have used mail and telephone modes, although these traditional modes of survey administration have shown low and declining response rates, let alone increasing survey costs. Self-administered mobile web surveys using smartphone can be a promising alternative mode for patient experience surveys. South Korea offers a relevant setting for investigating the effectiveness of the mobile web mode in patient experience survey, with the pressing need to increase response rates in its nationwide Patient Experience Assessment and the country’s favorable technological environment conducive to adopting an innovative survey mode.

OBJECTIVE

The primary aim of this randomized experimental study was to investigate whether using a mobile web survey is effective in improving response rates in South Korea’s Patient Experience Assessment. We also aimed to assess the extent to which the mixed-mode survey that integrates both mobile web and follow-up telephone surveys could increase response rates and to examine gender-age subgroup differences in response rates as well as contract and cooperation rates.

METHODS

A total of 4,800 patients from four general hospitals were randomly allocated to telephone, mobile web, or mixed-mode survey, each mode comprising 1,600 patients. For each mode, a maximum of five attempts were made, either through phone calls or sending survey links via a messenger application. For the mixed-mode survey, up to five phone calls were made for those who did not respond to the mobile messages sent with the survey link five times. We compared response rates primarily between telephone and mobile web surveys and secondarily between mobile web and mixed-mode surveys. Subgroup differences were examined in terms of response rates as well as contract and cooperation rates.

RESULTS

The mobile web survey yielded overall higher response rates (32.5%) than the telephone survey (22.4%). The mixed-mode survey further increased the response rate (39.3%). Substantial subgroup differences were found, with greater improvements among patients under 60 in the mobile web survey. Decomposing response rates revealed that while contact rates were comparable for both telephone and mobile web surveys, the cooperation rate was considerably higher for mobile web survey (73.2%) compared to telephone survey (52.2%).

CONCLUSIONS

Adopting the mobile web survey for patient experience surveys, which aligns with the public's preference for information communication technologies, could significantly improve the performance of patient experience surveys and overall representation of patient experiences.
Public Perception of the Tobacco 21 Amendment on Twitter in the United States: Observational Study (Preprint)
Authors: Schneller-Najm Liane M , Xie Zidian , Chen Jiarui , Lee Sarah , Xu Emily , Li Dongmei
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND

Following the signing of the Tobacco 21 Amendment (T21) in December 2019 to raise the minimum legal age for the sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21 years in the United States, there is a need to monitor public responses and potential unintended consequences. Social media platforms, such as Twitter (subsequently rebranded as X), can provide rich data on public perceptions.

OBJECTIVE

This study contributes to the literature using Twitter data to assess the knowledge and beliefs of T21.

METHODS

Twitter data were collected from November 2019 to February 2021 using the Twitter streaming application programming interface with keywords related to vaping or e-cigarettes, such as “vape,” “ecig,” etc. The temporal trend of the T21 discussion on Twitter was examined using the mean number of daily T21-related tweets. Inductive methods were used to manually code the tweets into different sentiment groups (positive, neutral, and negative) based on the attitude expressed toward the policy by 3 coders with high interrater reliability. Topics discussed were examined within each sentiment group through theme analyses.

RESULTS

Among the collected 3197 tweets, 2169 tweets were related to T21, of which 444 tweets (20.5%) showed a positive attitude, 736 (33.9%) showed a negative attitude, and 989 (45.6%) showed a neutral attitude. The temporal trend showed a clear peak in the number of tweets around January 2020, following the enactment of this legislation. For positive tweets, the most frequent topics were “avoidance of further regulation” (120/444, 27%), “Enforce T21” (110/444, 24.8%), and “health benefits” (81/444, 18.2%). For negative tweets, the most frequent topics were “general disagreement or frustration” (207/736, 28.1%) and “will still use tobacco” (188/736, 25.5%). Neutral tweets were primarily “public service announcements (PSA) or news posts” (782/989, 79.1%).

CONCLUSIONS

Overall, we find that one-third of tweets displayed a negative attitude toward T21 during the study period. Many were frustrated with T21 and reported that underage consumers could still obtain products. Social media data provide a timely opportunity to monitor public perceptions and responses to regulatory actions. Continued monitoring can inform enforcement efforts and potential unintended consequences of T21.
The Effects of Telemedicine on Informal Caregivers of Palliative Care Patients:
A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. (Preprint)
Authors: Yu Xinying , Yang Xiaoyu , Li Xueting , Jiang Shanshan
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND

Telemedicine technology is a rapidly developing field that demonstrates immense potential in improving medical services. With palliative care, informal caregivers assume the primary responsibility in patient care and often face challenges such as increased physical and mental stress and declining health. In such cases, telemedicine interventions can provide support, meet the needs of informal caregivers, and improve their health outcomes. However, research findings regarding the usage of telemedicine among informal caregivers of palliative patients are controversial, and its efficacy remains unclear.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to evaluate the impacts of telemedicine on managing burden, anxiety, depression, and quality of life among informal caregivers of palliative care.

METHODS

A literature search was conducted in ten electronic databases, including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CENTRAL, PsycINFO, CINAHL Plus with Full-Text, CBM, CNKI, WanFang, and VIP, for publications from the date of establishment of each database through March 31, 2023. Two authors independently screened the studies and extracted relevant information. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool for randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Standardized mean difference (SMD) was calculated using Review Manager 5.4 to estimate the intervention effects, along with sensitivity analyses to examine the robustness of the combined results.

RESULTS

A total of nine RCTs were included in this study. The meta-analysis indicated that telemedicine has relaxed caregiving burden (SMD = -0.49, 95%CI [-0.72, -0.27], P <.001) and anxiety (SMD = -0.23, 95%CI [-0.40, -0.06], P=.01) of informal caregivers; however, it did not affect depression (SMD = -0.21, 95%CI [-0.47, 0.05], P =.11) or quality of life (SMD = 0.35, 95%CI [-0.20, 0.89], P = 0.21). Sensitivity analyses confirmed the robustness of the combined results.

CONCLUSIONS

Though telemedicine can alleviate caregiving burden and anxiety of informal caregivers, it does not significantly reduce depression or improve the quality of life. Further high-quality, large-sample studies are required to validate the effects of telemedicine. Additionally, personalized intervention programs based on theoretical foundations are required to support caregivers.

CLINICALTRIAL

Registration number: CRD42023415688 (PROSPERO). https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=415688
Effect of different moxibustion for chronic fatigue syndrome of COVID-19: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis (Preprint)
Authors: CHANG Yifan , ZHANG Shiqiang , ZHANG Miao
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has adverse effects on the rehabilitation and prognosis of patients recovering from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation therapy with evidence for successful treatment of CFS.

OBJECTIVE

This protocol lays out a procedure for evaluating the effectiveness and safety of moxibustion as reported in existing literature for the treatment of patients with CFS associated with COVID-19.

METHODS

Databases searched will include the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, PubMed, Chinese Biomedical Literature, Wan Fang, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Chinese Clinical Trial Registry. Randomized controlled trials of moxibustion for the treatment of CFS after COVID-19 that were published between November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2022 and meet the inclusion criteria will be selected. Two independent researchers will search and screen the articles and extract relevant information.

RESULTS

The results of the search, screening, and statistical analysis will provide a systematic overview.

CONCLUSIONS

This study will help clarify whether moxibustion is an effective intervention for CFS caused by COVID-19.

CLINICALTRIAL

This protocol was registered in PROSPERO (registration number: CRD42022368424)
Mapping of Forest Fire Vulnerability Using Information Value Model in West Kalimantan Province
Authors: Aguntar Yosua , Aghni Perwira Putra , Juliyani Agelliyah , Rohman Muhammad Aziz , Albab Milya Aflah Ulul , Pratiwi Anisa Dewi Ika , Ardiansyah Fiqri
Published: November 2023

Mapping forest fires became one of the efforts to reduce the fire vulnerability. Spatial model development for fire vulnerability could employ a GIS-based information value model (IVM) that excels in predicting vulnerability by leveraging hotspot inventory data. However, this model remained relatively unexplored. This research aimed to develop a fire vulnerability model of peatland-dominated areas in West Kalimantan Province and identify biogeophysical factors that significantly influence fire vulnerability in the research area. The IVM employed hotspots, accessibility, land cover, distance to settlements, distance to rivers, soil types, peat types, and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) parameters. The results revealed that the medium hazard class dominated forest and land fire vulnerability in West Kalimantan Province (272,663 ha). In addition, the average annual hotspot intensity from 2012 to 2022 negatively correlated with annual rainfall. Factors such as the brackish water topogen peat type, podzolic-cambisol soil type, accessibility, shrub land cover, and NDVI collectively contributed to the high level of vulnerability.
La imagen social de la minería: una propuesta de medición
Authors: Rodríguez-Gámez Liz Ileana , Rodríguez-López María Del Carmen
Published: November 2023

El objetivo es construir y validar una escala de imagen social de la minería y examinar su influencia en la actitud de los pobladores, teniendo en cuenta las percepciones de responsabilidad social corporativa (RSC), así como sus preocupaciones y sentimientos respecto a la minería. Los datos provienen de una muestra probabilística de 373 jefes(as) de familia o conyugues en comunidades del río Sonora, México; la escala y su capacidad predictiva se validan con un análisis factorial confirmatorio (AFC) y un modelo de ecuaciones estructurales (SEM). Los resultados validan una escala de segundo orden, con cuatro subescalas (i.e. económica, social, ambiental y emotiva) y un modelo causal-formativo de imagen-actitud. La originalidad radica en la escala de imagen propuesta, de la cual carece el sector minero del país. Los hallazgos confirman que la escala es fiable y valida como medida de imagen social de la minería; no obstante, siendo esta una investigación exploratoria, se recomienda validarla en otros contextos.
Cambio tecnológico y desigualdad de ingresos en México
Authors: Varela LLamas Rogelio , Tavares Luna Rafael
Published: November 2023

El objetivo del trabajo es analizar la desigualdad de ingresos en México durante el tercer trimestre de 2018 y 2021 con información de la Encuesta Nacional de Ocupación y Empleo (ENOE) del Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI). Se examina el vínculo entre los ingresos de los trabajadores y una variable de tecnología, construida a partir de las probabilidades de automatización que estiman Frey y Osborne (2017). Se consideran variables de control como el sexo, escolaridad, tipo de empleo, estructura regional y sectorial de la economía mexicana. Se instrumenta un procedimiento para corregir el problema de sesgo por autoselección muestral. Las estimaciones indican que quienes desempeñan ocupaciones con nivel medio y alto de automatización, ganan menos con respecto a quienes exhiben un bajo nivel de automatización. Durante 2018 los porcentajes fueron de menos 25% y 30% y durante 2021, de menos 23% y 28% respectivamente.
Diseño de tests de selección de personal a partir de la teoría clásica de los tests, el caso de vendedores de vehículos
Authors: Littlewood Zimmerman Herman Frank , Colín Sánchez Ana Catalina
Published: November 2023

El objetivo es diseñar un test válido y confiable para la selección de vendedores de vehículos automotores que laboran en una distribuidora nacional y compartir el proceso en la elección y/o diseño de tests de acuerdo a la teoría clásica de los tests. En una primera fase se realizó un estudio cualitativo de tipo fenomenológico exploratorio e inductivo, mediante entrevistas, grupos focales y análisis de solicitudes para identificar las características de vendedores exitosos y en una segunda fase se diseñó e investigó un test de tipo cuantitativo para medir las características identificadas en la primer fase. Se identificaron once rasgos de en la primera fase, ninguno se relacionó con comisiones por ventas, pero un análisis factorial y otro confirmatorio, identificó un constructo de 15 ítems, con una confiabilidad de .94, que correlaciona significativa y negativamente (-.41**) con comisiones por ventas; los vendedores con bajos puntajes en el test ganan más del doble en comisiones de ventas. Debido a que se trata de un primer estudio, requiere replicarse con otras muestras a fin de confirmar su validez. Cabe mencionar que en la literatura internacional y latinoamericana no se encontraron tests publicados de ventas que aporten evidencia de validez de constructo y de criterio, los tests deben contribuir a la optimización de la administración del talento. El principal hallazgo es la identificación de un constructo que predice el éxito en ventas.
Caracterización de técnicas de construcción en tierra para la arquitectura tradicional en los sistemas de información sobre patrimonio cultural
Authors: ESPINO HIDALGO Blanca del , CARRERA DÍAZ Gema , DELGADO MÉNDEZ Aniceto , MOYA-MUÑOZ Jorge
Published: November 2023

La arquitectura en tierra es una tipología patrimonial de creciente valoración y estudio en la Península Ibérica, si bien se trata aún de un conjunto vulnerable en cuanto a reconocimiento social y conservación. Este trabajo expone la necesidad de sistematizar el conocimiento sobre la caracterización constructiva de estos bienes y su traslación tanto a la sociedad como al público especializado mediante su inclusión en sistemas de información sobre patrimonio cultural. Concretamente, se centra en el ámbito andaluz, particularizando sobre la arquitectura en tierra de la Baja Andalucía, incorporando propuestas para una mejor caracterización y documentación de cara a su salvaguarda.
Basic Education in Islamic Education (Study of Surah Taha Verse 14)
Authors: Soleh Warissuddin , Jamil Helmun , Lestari Agus
Published: November 2023

The main goal of Islamic education is to give birth to a whole generation. One effort to realize this goal is to understand the basics of Islamic education. This research examines the basics of Islamic education in terms of the main guidelines and basis of Islamic education, namely the Qur'an. The focus of the research is Surah Taha, verse 14. The research approach is qualitative, using library research methods. The data analysis technique uses the Miles and Huberman data analysis model. The result of the research is that there are four basic educations in Islamic education: faith education, worship education, prayer education, and remembrance education. The methods of imparting basic education are prayer, patience, example, practice, and habituation.

Tujuan pendidikan Islam adalah melahirkan generasi paripurna. Salah satu upaya untuk mewujudkan tujuan tersebut adalah memahami pendidikan dasar dalam pendidikan Islam. Penelitian ini mengkaji tentang pendidikan dasar dalam pendidikan Islam ditinjau dari pedoman dan dasar pokok pendidikan Islam, yaitu al-Qur’an. Fokus penelitian adalah surat Taha ayat 14. Pendekatan penelitian adalah kualitatif dengan metode penelitian pustaka. Teknik analisis data menggunakan model analisis data Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian adalah terdapat empat pendidikan dasar dalam pendidikan Islam, yaitu pendidikan iman, pendidikan ibadah, pendidikan salat, dan pendidikan zikir. Metode menanamkan pendidikan dasar adalah doa, sabar, keteladanan, latihan, dan pembiasaan.
The effects of work task difficulty on health information searching behaviour
Authors: Taheri Abolfazl , Yousefianzadeh Omid , (Corresponding Author) Marzieh Saeedizadeh
Published: November 2023

Information needs and information seeking processes depend on contextual factors. Identifying and paying attention to contextual factors such as work tasks can be helpful for personalization of information retrieval. This study aimed to determine the relationship between work task difficulty and interactive health information searching behaviour (HISB). The study was performed through an analysis of transaction logs to identify relation between the work task difficulty and HISB of postgraduate student health ambassadors (PSHB). Thirty participants were purposefully sampled and invited to complete four simulated work tasks. User perception of work task difficulty, satisfaction, and success of search process were measured using questionnaires. A total of 120 log files were analysed. The results showed that with increasing tasks difficulty, PSHB see more results pages, review more information items and finally save more documents. Also, with increasing difficulty, PSHB enter more and longer queries in information retrieval systems and, in addition to changing the query more, they use more keywords and longer queries to search. As the task difficulty increases, the rate of satisfaction and success, as well as the navigational speed decrease. Understanding how work task attributes affect HISB can be effective for designers of interactive information retrieval systems, and developers of personalized health information retrieval systems and recommendation systems based on contextual information.
Compromising quality parameters lead to fallout: a study of de-indexing of research journals
Authors: (Corresponding Author) Ramesh Pandita , Singh Shivendra
Published: November 2023

The study aims to investigate the number of journals de-indexed by Scopus during the last two decades, specifically, from 2000 through 2019. Data for the study were retrieved from SCImago, a Scopus database. The scope of the study is global, covering all the 27 major subject disciplines categorized in Scopus. A total of 6059 research journals were found to be de-indexed from Scopus up until 2019, accounting for 18.61 percent of the total journals indexed in Scopus till date. Among the total de-indexed journals, 2311 (38.14%) journals were de-indexed from the period between 2000 and 2019. A steady decline in the de-indexing of journals has been observed after the year 2010. Among the top 20 countries with the highest number of de-indexed journals, it was found that 90.11 percent of journals have been de-indexed from these countries altogether. The United States stands out as the leading country, contributing to nearly one-third of the total de-indexed journals worldwide, with Medicine (44%) being the leading subject area in the de-indexed journals. On a national level, Sweden takes the lead, recording the highest de-indexing rate of 40.70 percent of journals. Following standard publishing parameters in publishing research results is of utmost importance for several reasons, with the primary one being dissemination of genuine and authentic research for the larger benefit of society. Any compromise with the quality of published research must be addressed seriously, and if necessary de-indexing a journal as a punitive measure should be considered appropriate and welcomed.
Teaching strategies for library instruction: directions from the literature
Authors: Variant Anna Nove E , (Corresponding Author) Kiran Kaur , A.M.K. Yanti Idaya
Published: November 2023

This paper proposes teaching strategies and techniques for library instruction in academic libraries to achieve the intended goals. The recommendations are based on insights from previous research in library instruction with the intention to identify possible strategies and techniques for different user groups. This study applied a systematic literature review method, using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) protocol to examine the use of teaching strategies and techniques in library instruction programs. The Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus databases were searched for relevant literature using specific keywords. Applying the inclusion criteria, a total of 27 articles out of the 1380 documents extracted, were deemed relevant to the study. The results show that library instruction is usually conducted in the form of individual sessions. Teaching strategies used by librarians include flipped classroom, faux flip, classroom teaching, research clinic, consultation, asynchronous learning, and online synchronous learning, among others. These teaching strategies improved engagement and relationships between students and librarians, while impacting critical thinking, confidence and self-directed learning. It is concluded that librarians should consider adopting and combining teaching strategies based on individual needs and use technology to improve teaching effectiveness and increase student learning. This study shows that most studies on library instruction have only partially addressed instructional strategies. A critical review of the literature revealed that a strategic shift in the management of library instruction is necessary to achieve the intended outcomes. In this study, three teaching strategies for library education are proposed, namely Embracing for freshman, Encouraging for sophomore, and Leveraging for postgraduates.
Consequências da sífilis gestacional na saúde pública: uma revisão integrativa.
Authors: Carvalho Andressa dos Santos , Aquino Gabriella Fidelis , Cardoso Alessandra Marques
Published: November 2023

Introdução: A sífilis é uma infecção causada pelo Treponema pallidum, podendo ser transmitida sexualmente, de forma congênita, por meio transfusões sanguíneas ou por meio de transplantes de órgãos. Objetivo: O presente estudo objetivou realizar uma revisão da literatura sobre o impacto da sífilis gestacional na saúde pública, enfatizando diagnóstico, tratamento e desfechos para a mãe e o bebê. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura científica, com seleção dos estudos nas bases de dados: Biblioteca virtual em saúde (BVS), PubMed (National Center Biotechnology Information) e Scielo, por meio do emprego dos descritores em Ciências da Saúde (DeCS): sífilis gestacional, sífilis congênita e complicações infecciosas na gravidez, nos idiomas português e inglês, no período de 2018 a 2022. Resultados: Foram selecionados 21 artigos científicos que atendiam aos critérios de inclusão. Conclusão: É visto como problemática central o conhecimento restrito das gestantes, a reinfecção pelo parceiro sexual não tratado e a falta de conhecimento dos profissionais da saúde ao diagnosticar e estabelecer o protocolo de tratamento. É evidente o quanto o diagnóstico e o tratamento ainda são frágeis e provocam intensos contratempos para a saúde pública no Brasil.
An empirical study of the crossover operator in a genetic algorithm used as a wrapper for feature selection
Authors: Dudjak Mario
Published: November 2023

Wrapper-based feature selection plays a pivotal role in data mining,
operating to reduce dimensionality and identify relevant features within
datasets. Given the computationally demanding nature of the wrapper’s
search for intricate feature relationships, numerous bio-inspired
algorithms have been employed to facilitate the process. Notably, the
genetic algorithm stands out due to its representation of solutions as
binary strings. The literature presents a multitude of genetic
algorithm-based wrappers, predominantly employing the n-point
crossover operator, where n conventionally takes values of 1 or
2. This study explores the impact of varying the parameter n in
the n-point crossover operator on the efficacy of the wrapper’s
search. The performed analysis underscores that no single parameter
value prevails, motivating the need for dynamic adjustment during the
search. Consequently, several elegant strategies for this purpose are
proposed and meticulously evaluated, leveraging a comprehensive
examination of the genetic algorithm’s convergence behavior. These
strategies are experimentally compared with established crossover
operators from the literature, leading to the identification of
noteworthy discoveries. The empirical findings present a valuable
resource for researchers and practitioners alike, poised to enhance
feature selection processes within data mining applications.
Keywords: bio-inspired optimization; classification; feature
selection; genetic algorithm; n-point crossover; wrappers
Designing a system for underwater imaging and monitoring of Basking Sharks ( Cetorhinus maximus )
Authors: Scott E. , Cade D. , Payne N. , Hauert S.
Published: November 2023

The Basking Shark ( Cetorhinus maximus) is an elusive creature
that possesses a highly-specialised filter-feeding system capable of
filtering around two million litres of water every hour. Learning from
such filters could be instrumental in making new filtration systems for
microplastics or pollutants in the future. However, the specific
filtration mechanism, as well as many other aspects of their morphology
and behaviour, is not well understood. There are numerous difficulties
involved with the study of basking sharks, particularly finding the
sharks in their ocean habitat and observing them without disturbing
them. Here, we propose a robotic platform, the System for underWater
Imaging and Monitoring for Marine Environment Research (SWIMMER, SWIM
for short), for the non-invasive imaging of basking sharks. The robot
was designed to produce high-resolution stereo images at both surface
level and underwater. The imaging payload is carried by a surface robot
to make it easy to monitor, control, and retrieve. The robot is built
low-cost and entirely from off-the-shelf components and 3D printing to
enable us to scale up the robot to a swarm in the future for imaging
from multiple points of view and for other marine applications. In a
single trial, we were able to collect video data from 6 different
basking shark encounters with 9 different individuals, as well as
gathering data about manoeuvrability. This work has the potential to
provide new insights into basking shark feeding behaviour, as well as
potentially making marine swarm robotics more accessible to researchers
everywhere due to the low cost and ease of construction of the SWIMMERs.
ASSIST-U: A System for Segmentation and Image Style Transfer for Ureteroscopy
Authors: Lu Daiwei , Wu Yifan , Acar Ayberk , Yao Xing , Wu Jie Ying , Kavoussi Nicholas , Oguz Ipek
Published: November 2023

Kidney stones require surgical removal when they grow too large to be
broken up externally or to pass on their own. Upper tract urothelial
carcinoma are also sometimes treated endoscopically in a similar
procedure. These surgeries are difficult, particularly for trainees who
often miss tumors, stones or stone fragments, requiring re-operation.
One cause of difficulty is the high cognitive strain surgeons experience
in creating accurate mental models during the endoscopic operation.
Furthermore, there are no patient-specific simulators to facilitate
training or standardized visualization tools for ureteroscopy despite
its high prevalence. We propose ASSIST-U, a system to automatically
create realistic ureteroscopy images and videos solely using
preoperative CT images to address these unmet needs. We train a 3D UNet
model to automatically segment CT images and construct 3D surfaces.
These surfaces are then skeletonized for rendering and camera position
tracking. Finally, we train a style transfer model using Contrastive
Unpaired Translation (CUT) to synthesize realistic ureteroscopy images.
Cross validation on the UNet model achieved a Dice score of 0.853
$\pm$ 0.084 for the CT segmentation step. CUT style
transfer produced visually plausible images; the Kernel Inception
Distance to real ureteroscopy images was reduced from 0.198 (rendered)
to 0.089 (synthesized). We also qualitatively demonstrate the entire
pipeline from CT to synthesized ureteroscopy. The proposed ASSIST-U
system shows promise for aiding surgeons in visualization of kidney
ureteroscopy.