bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IoT-enabled edge computing model for smart irrigation system
Authors: Premkumar S. , Sigappi AN.
Published: May 2022

Precision agriculture is a breakthrough in digital farming technology, which facilitates the application of precise and exact amount of input level of water and fertilizer to the crop at the required time for increasing the yield. Since agriculture relies on direct rainfall than irrigation and the prediction of rainfall date is easily available from web source, the integration of rainfall prediction with precision agriculture helps to regulate the water consumption in farms. In this work, an edge computing model is developed for predicting soil moisture in real time and managing the water usage in accordance with rain prediction. A soil moisture prediction hybrid algorithm (SMPHA) has been developed that revolves around the decision-making techniques with live environmental parameters including weather parameters for the prediction of soil moisture through the impact of precipitation. Numerous algorithms with the combination of regression + clustering are estimated, and it is inferred that XGBoost + k-means outperforms other algorithmic combinations that is deployed in edge model. This model is used as an intermediary between the end IoT devices and cloud that results in the saving of computationally intensive processing performed on cloud servers. The servers located on a local edge network perform the developed algorithmic computations. Avoiding transmission over the cloud results in significant latency, response time, and computation power savings and therefore increases the efficiency of data transfer. The proposed edge computing model is implemented in Raspberry Pi as an edge, Heroku as cloud, and edge nodes as the combination of Pi with actuators and sensors. The monitored data from Pi are stored in MongoDB webserver that is controlled by Web dashboard. Finally, the developed model is implemented in cloud and edge where the edge server implementation performs better in terms of latency, bandwidth, throughput, response time, and CPU memory usage.
Single pixel imaging based on large capacity spatial multiplexing metasurface
Authors: Yan Jingxiao , Wang Yongtian , Liu Yin , Wei Qunshuo , Zhang Xue , Li Xin , Huang Lingling
Published: May 2022

Single pixel imaging as an alternative to traditional imaging methods, has attracted extensive attention in various research fields. Metasurfaces with subwavelength unit cells and compact footprint can be used as a substitute for traditional optical elements. In this work, we propose a single pixel imaging scheme based on metasurface composed of photon sieves, where spatial modulation is realized through shifting. Spatial multiplexing capability is demonstrated by this shifting mode, which can obtain more patterns in limited space and greatly increase the mask capacity. Benefited from the simple structure and easy manufacture of photon sieves, large capacity metasurface can be manufactured. Meanwhile, metasurfaces can simplify the single pixel imaging system, leading to the system miniaturization and integration. In addition, numerical and optical experiments prove that our proposal can operate at the range from the entire visible light to near-infrared light. Such scheme provides a new way for single pixel imaging and would be applied in microscopic imaging, dynamic imaging, hyperspectral imaging, and so on.
Toward automated prediction of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy
Authors: Gu Bin , Adeli Hojjat
Published: May 2022

Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is a devastating yet overlooked complication of epilepsy. The rare and complex nature of SUDEP makes it challenging to study. No prediction or prevention of SUDEP is currently available in a clinical setting. In the past decade, significant advances have been made in our knowledge of the pathophysiologic cascades that lead to SUDEP. In particular, studies of brain, heart, and respiratory functions in both human patients at the epilepsy monitoring unit and animal models during fatal seizures provide critical information to integrate computational tools for SUDEP prediction. The rapid advances in automated seizure detection and prediction algorithms provide a fundamental framework for their adaption in predicting SUDEP. If a SUDEP can be predicted, then there will be a potential for medical intervention to be administered, either by their caregivers or via an implanted device automatically delivering electrical stimulation or medication, and finally save lives from fatal seizures. This article presents recent developments of SUDEP studies focusing on the pathophysiologic basis of SUDEP and computational implications of machine learning techniques that can be adapted and extended for SUDEP prediction. This article also discusses some novel ideas for SUDEP prediction and rescue including principal component analysis and closed-loop intervention.
Emerging insights into the relationship between pre-microRNA146a rs2910164 gene polymorphism and TNF-α in ischemic stroke
Authors: Elasmer Shimaa Mohammed , Zaki Osman , Elgendy Hanan , Kamal Manal , M. Abdel Halim Radwa
Published: May 2022

Objectives

This study investigated the association between the pre-miRNA146a C>G rs2910164 polymorphism and serum TNF-α in Egyptian patients with IS.

Methods

A case-control study was conducted on 75 Egyptian cases with IS and 75 sex-matched control subjects aged 57–65 years. Genomic DNA analysis of pre-miRNA146a and TNF-α measurement was performed with real-time PCR and ELISA, respectively.

Results

There was a statistically significant difference between cases of ischemic stroke (IS) and control subjects in pre-miRNA146a rs2910164 GG genotype (p=0.017) and G allele (p=0.005). The pre-miRNA146a rs2910164 is significantly associated with large artery atherosclerosis [LAA] in GG genotypes (p=0.019) and G alleles (p=0.004) compared to control subjects. There was a highly statistically significant increase in TNF-α levels (p<0.001) in IS compared to the control group. There was also a statistically significant increase in TNF-α levels (p=0.001) in GG genotypes in IS.

Conclusions

Our results showed that there was a statistically significant association between pre-miRNA146a rs2910164 GG genotype and susceptibility to IS and LAA. In addition, there was a statistically significant association between pre-miRNA146a rs2910164 GG genotype and TNF-α in IS subjects.
New radiocarbon dates from Jebel Moya (Sudan): 2500 years of burial activity
Authors: Vella Gregory Isabelle , Brass Michael , Kozieradzka-Ogunmakin Iwona
Published: May 2022

New excavations at the Jebel Moya cemetery in Sudan reveal previously unknown, continuous burial activity from the third millennium BC to c. 2000 years ago. Radiometric dates, archaeobotanical analyses and new approaches to the pottery sequence reveal a long-lasting and vibrant community in what was previously dismissed as a marginal environment in south-central Sudan.
Cemented Paste Backfill Hydraulic Conductivity Evolution from 30 Minutes to 1 Week
Authors: Shahsavari Mohammad , Jafari Mohammadamin , Grabinsky Murray
Published: May 2022

The first one to four days constitutes a critical period in filling mining voids with cemented paste backfill (CPB, a mixture of mine tailings, binder, and water) and determining the saturated hydraulic conductivity (ksat) during this period is important to rational engineering design. However, most published studies started testing 24 h after specimen preparation, and those that started earlier did so by preconsolidating the specimens, which results in void ratios lower than those occurring in the field. This study uses a new test method that retains the backfill’s representative bulk properties and starts testing about one-half hour after specimen preparation. During backfilling, CPB undergoes three distinct ksat stages: a relatively constant high-value ksat stage associated with the portland cement’s (PC’s) dissolution phase; a rapidly declining ksat stage associated with PC’s acceleration phase; and then a slowly declining ksat stage associated with PC’s steady-stage and subsequent deceleration phase. The last two stages can be represented by modified Kozeny-Carman equations, in which the hydration effects are constant but different in each stage, and the ksat changes can be related to void ratio changes in each stage. In contrast, the distinct stages are not adequately represented by traditional PC “maturity” models, and, more importantly, the ksat values determined here are at least an order of magnitude higher than previously published results on similar materials.
A Shear Device with Controlled Boundary Conditions for Very Large Nonplanar Rock Discontinuities
Authors: Jeffery Michael , Crumpton Mason , Fityus Stephen G. , Huang Jinsong , Giacomini Anna , Buzzi Olivier
Published: May 2022

The shear strength of rock discontinuities is an important design parameter that is noted to be scale dependent. Historically, discontinuity shear strength and scale dependency studies have used small to medium size laboratory shear devices that accommodate specimens with a relatively small area (0.01 to 1 m2) compared to real discontinuities. In the literature, there is a limited amount of shear strength studies available on discontinuity surfaces with areas of several square meters. This is inherently linked to the challenging nature of performing large shear tests. As shear strength scale dependency is still a timely topic, there is still a need for conducting large scale direct shear tests to support research. To facilitate investigations into the shear response of large discontinuities, a very large shear device was designed and built at the University of Newcastle, Australia. The device is designed to accommodate 2 m by 2 m specimens and restrict rotation and translations of the top surface during shearing. This article presents the design and characteristics of the shear device, the process undertaken to create 2 m by 2 m mortar discontinuity replicas and the experimental results of the first series of direct shear tests conducted. The experimental results confirm the systems design for restricting undesired translations and rotations of the tested specimen surfaces and test repeatability.
Effect of Different Doses of Vitamin C Supplementation on Health and Performance of Badminton Players Based on Machine Learning
Authors: Deng Yudong , Liu Peihua
Published: May 2022

The Olympic Games are one of the most watched events in the world. The International Badminton Federation (IBF) began preparations for the Olympics in 1970, but the IBF World Championships were not until June 5, 1985. The 1992 Barcelona Olympics finally established badminton as an official sport. Athletes win their own honors during the competition. Under the competition field, athletes also attach great importance to their health. Many elements are beneficial to the body and also to athletes. Vitamins are one of the most important elements for athletes as the basis for achieving high scores. This article aims to study the effect of different doses of vitamin C (Vit.C) supplementation on health aspects based on machine learning for improving the performance of badminton players. In order to explore the different effects of different doses of Vit.C on the performance of athletes, 12 badminton players are taken as the object to control the intake of Vit.C to detect the relevant indicators of athletes’ physical fitness and to research and analyze the experimental results. The results of the study prove that different doses of Vit.C supplementation can affect the performance of badminton players. Vit.C helps the immune system resist viral and bacterial infections by enhancing the body’s immune function and bacterial activity. Different Vit.C supplements have different effects on athletes’ performance. There is an important connection: too much or too little will lead to a higher than normal 15 % or lower than normal 5 %; the overall change is about 5–25 %. Based on the detection method of machine learning, this paper studies the healthcare detection method of Vit.C on the performance improvement of badminton players and finally found that the method of detecting Vit.C in badminton players based on machine learning is very effective and can significantly improve the performance of badminton players.
ON THE QUESTION OF THE FOREIGN POLICY DOCTRINE OF TURKEY: BETWEEN EUROPE AND ASIA
Authors:   Institute for Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Mamedov Ilgar
Published: May 2022

The author investigates traits of foreign policy which is based on ideological principles and values. Osmanism was a cosmopolitan doctrine and extended to all subjects of the empire. It meant that regardless of religious, confessional, ethnic or other affiliation, all subjects of the Osman Empire have equal rights and responsibilities and belong to a single Osman nation. Mustafa Kemal replaced Osman cosmopolitanism with Republican nationalism. He established good-neighborly relations with Russia/USSR – Eurasia, the Balkans – Europe and the Middle East – Asia. After the war, Turkey joined NATO and became part of Europe. T. Ozal supplemented unilateral orientation towards the West during the Cold War with relations with neighboring regions and restored the approaches of Kemalism proceeding however from more extended understanding of nationalism. A. Davutoglu conceptually rationalized foreign policy regionalism in the concept of «strategic depth». Relying on the evolving ideology – neokemalism, T. Ozal and the Justice and Development Party, through their transformations, created a new republic, which restored Ataturk’s regionalism in foreign policy. Therefore, «Neo-Republicanism», «Turkish Regionalism» and «Neokemalism» seem to be more appropriate terms for the issue under study.
SWEDISH AND FINNISH NEUTRALITY. IN THE PAST?
Authors:   Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of Sciences, Plevako Natalia
Published: May 2022

The article analyzes the problem of changes in the foreign policy of Sweden and Finland related to the alleged rejection of neutrality and the accession of these countries to NATO. These changes, which previously had a theoretical, eventual character, have recently gained practical expression, especially after the start of the military operation of Russian troops in Ukraine. The decision is expected to be made within a month. The opponents to it, such as the Swedish Social Democrats, are losing their positions. But there are still issues that will require additional approvals in any case. Firstly, in Finland and Sweden, joining NATO is seen as a simultaneous action, but there are noticeable nuances in the international situation of these countries (for example, the absence or presence of borders with the Russian Federation) that may require more in-depth study. Secondly, both countries, when joining the North Atlantic Alliance, assume to achieve the preservation of some attributes of the former state, in particular, not the deployment of weapons of mass destruction on their territory. The decision on applying for membership is scheduled for the end of May, in case of a positive answer, various procedural issues will be resolved, which take up to two years. During this time, a lot can change in the world of politics, but the trend towards the consolidation of the West, which includes the named countries of Northern Europe, will probably continue.
THE PROBLEM OF ARCTIC DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE SANCTION PRESSURE ON RUSSIA
Authors:   Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of Sciences, Zhuravel Valery
Published: May 2022

The development of the Arctic region was strongly influenced by the international situation – on February 24, the Russian Federation launched a special military operation in Ukraine. The United States, Great Britain and the EU, a number of international and regional organisations condemned Russia’s actions and imposed extended sanctions against it in the areas of politics, economics (transport, finance, trade, defense industry, aviation) and scientific research, which also had regional consequences. The article analyses the manifestation of sanctions against the Russian Federation in the first 4 months of 2022, as well as the measures taken by the Russian government to ensure sovereignty, economic, and technological independence. The author pays special attention to the situation in the Arctic Council, in which Denmark, Iceland, Canada, Norway, the USA, Finland and Sweden refused to take part in all meetings held under the chairmanship of the Russian Federation and on its territory.
CZECH REPUBLIC: BUILDING PRIORITIES BETWEEN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC POLICY
Authors:   Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of Sciences, Vedernikov Mikhail
Published: May 2022

The article considers the position of the Czech Republic in relation to Russia after the start of a special military operation on the territory of Ukraine and its influence on the domestic and foreign policy of the country. It is noted that Prague faced this event more prepared due to the Czech-Russian diplomatic crisis that occurred in 2021, which reduced diplomatic contacts between the countries to a minimum and weakened economic interaction. In 2022, de-Russification continued, but already under the general approval of Brussels and a significant number of the local population. Moreover, we can say that the government of P. Fiala tried to make itself known at the international level through active participation in activities to support Ukraine, often becoming a «trendsetter» in this matter. A special place in the rhetoric of Prague was occupied by the theme of abandoning Russian hydrocarbons. However, as indicated in the paper, the country was not ready to take this step in the spring of 2022, since there were no alternative sources of energy supplies. It is emphasized that the desire to designate the Czech Republic in European affairs as a major player contrasted with the failed domestic policy, where the Cabinet of Ministers could not cope with the challenge of the economic crisis and was late with the introduction of an anti-crisis package of measures to support the population.
FEATURES OF FINANCING THE SOCIAL POLICY OF HUNGARY
Authors:   MGIMO University, Drynochkin Alexey ,   Institute of Europe RAS
Published: May 2022

The issues of correlation of national and supranational sources of financing of the social sphere in Hungary are investigated. Due to the potential impact of all EU structural funds on the development of the social sphere and the difficulty of strictly scientific measurement of the contribution of each of them to social development, special attention is paid to the projects of the European Social Fund in Hungary. An analysis of the available information on completed and ongoing projects showed a noticeable focus on local issues and very little impact on national priorities. In connection with the accusations of the Hungarian opposition in the misuse of funds from EU funds, the country's authorities examined the relationship between Hungary and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). It is noted that Hungary has a fairly effective and fully compliant system for monitoring and using EU funds. To date, OLAF has not identified any abuse of funds from the ESF. Preliminary assessments of the possibilities of Hungary for the long-term provision of humanitarian assistance to Ukrainian refugees on the territory of Hungary have been made. It is pointed out that the continued influx of refugees and the growing number of people who want to choose Hungary as a destination country complicates the implementation of the current social policy, especially in the context of the implementation of election promises.
GENERAL ELECTIONS IN SERBIA
Authors:   Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kandel Pavel
Published: May 2022

This article deals with the general elections (presidential, parliamentary and partly local) held in Serbia on April 3, 2022 The main motive for the snap National Assembly elections was the intention to get the Parliament legitimized, since the existent body with no opposition discredited the country and its head applying for admission into the EU. The outcome of the elections – another win of President Alexandar Vučić and his ruling Serbian Progressive Party – was not a secret from the start for either observers or participants. The only thing to argue about was the score. However, the developments in Ukraine have made their own adjustments to the calculations of both the authorities and their opponents, and the results of voting along with their perception by winners and losers. The article also addresses the reasons for the persistent invincibility of the ruling «progressists», the long-term failures of the pro-Western «democratic» opposition and the unexpected success of the pro-Russian right-wing nationalist blocs, which previously miserably dragged out on the political margins. The mood of the Serbian electorate in relation to the party structure is also the object of special consideration. The logic of political behavior and the relationship between the external and internal political balancing of the President of Serbia are analyzed. An explanation of his seemingly strange post-election move is suggested: taking a time-out in the formation of the government, he took a step towards the defeated «democrats». It is concluded that A. Vučić is aiming at structuring the government in a way that will preserve both his central role in Serbian politics and free hand in further adaptation on the international arena, which in any case will not be single valued and straightforward. The general vector of the drift will be determined by the balance of forces in the confrontation between the West and the East at present at its climax.
ON THE INNTERACTION OF EURO PARTIES WITH PARTIES FROM THE EASTERN PARTNERSHIP COUNTRIES. PART 3
Authors:   Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of Sciences, Guseletov boris
Published: May 2022

The article analyzes the cooperation of one of the leading pan–European political organizations – the European Green Party (EPP) – with its partners in the countries participating in the Eastern Partnership program (Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine). Since 1994, the European Greens have established partnerships with the environmental parties of these countries and even accepted them into their ranks. The profiles of these organizations and their leaders, the results of participation in national parliamentary, presidential and local elections were studied. The interaction of these parties with other political forces of their countries on the formation of pre-election and ruling coalitions is considered. The main provisions of their program documents, which reflect the pro–European choice, as well as the resolutions of the EPZ Council concerning the situation in the countries participating in the Eastern Partnership program, are given. It is shown that the EPZ actively supported this program itself and its partners, regardless of their electoral results. It is noted that in Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine, local green parties initially achieved good results in elections, including in the national parliament, but in recent years they have fallen by the wayside of the party-political system of their countries due to a number of objective and subjective circumstances. First of all, this was due to the fact that the political turbulence characteristic of these states made environmental issues irrelevant to public consciousness. Nevertheless, the European greens are confident that as the situation stabilizes, the issues of environmental protection and sustainable development will return to the political agenda and the green parties will once again become in demand.
Dapagliflozin in Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction: A Real-World Study
Authors: Hao Zhengyang , Zhang Yanzhou
Published: May 2022

Aims: We aimed to observe the improvements in cardiac function indexes and the occurrence of adverse events in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) after dapagliflozin administration in a real-world setting.

Methods: We retrospectively included 201 patients with HFrEF who were treated at a tertiary hospital in Zhengzhou and started to take dapagliflozin (10 mg/d) from March 2020 to June 2021. Their New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class, cardiac ultrasound indexes, laboratory indexes, and vital signs between baseline and the last follow-up visit were compared, and their adverse events during the follow-up period were recorded.

Results: The follow-up period was 173 (67–210) days. The cardiac function indexes of patients at follow-up, compared with baseline, indicated significant improvement (proportion of NYHA functional class I and II: 40.8% vs. 56.2%; left ventricular ejection fraction: 28.4 ± 5.3% vs. 34.7 ± 5.9%; left ventricular end-diastolic diameter: 70.1 ± 6.4 mm vs. 64.7 ± 5.6 mm; N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide: 5421.9 ± 2864.4 pg/mL vs. 2842.8 ± 1703.4 pg/mL at baseline vs. at follow-up; all P < 0.05). The rates of hypotension, deterioration of renal function, and genital infection during the follow-up period were 6.5%, 4.0%, and 3.5%, respectively.

Conclusions: We believe that dapagliflozin is safe and effective in patients with HFrEF in the real world.
Aerosol climatology characterization over Bangladesh using ground-based and remotely sensed satellite measurements
Authors: Zaman Shahid Uz , Pavel Md. Riad Sarkar , Rani Rumana Islam , Jeba Farah , Islam Md. Safiqul , Khan Md Firoz , Edwards Ross , Salam Abdus
Published: May 2022

Atmospheric aerosols affect human health, alter cloud optical properties, influence the climate and radiative balance, and contribute to the cooling of the atmosphere. Aerosol climatology based on aerosol robotic network (AERONET) and ozone monitoring instrument (OMI) data from two locations (Urban Dhaka and coastal Bhola Island) over Bangladesh was conducted for 8 years (2012–2019), focusing on two characterization schemes. Four aerosol parameters, such as extinction angstrom exponent (EAE), absorption AE (AAE), single scattering albedo (SSA), and real refractive index (RRI), were exclusively discussed to determine the types of aerosol. In addition, the light absorption properties of aerosol were inspected tagging the association between size parameters similar to fine mode fraction (FMF), AE, and absorption parameters (SSA and AAE). Results of aerosol absorption optical depth (AAOD) were validated with the satellite-borne cloud–aerosol lidar and infrared pathfinder satellite observation (CALIPSO) aerosol subtype profiles. The overall average values of AAOD for Dhaka and Bhola were (0.110 ± 0.002) [0.106, 0.114] and (0.075 ± 0.001) [0.073, 0.078], respectively. The values derived by OMI were the similar (0.024 ± 0.001 [0.023, 0.025] for Dhaka, and 0.023 ± 0.001 [0.023, 0.024] for Bhola). Two types of aerosols were potentially identified, for example, biomass burning and urban/industrial types over Bangladesh with insignificant contribution from the dust aerosol. Black carbon (BC) was the prominent absorbing aerosol (45.9%–89.1%) in all seasons with negligible contributions from mixed BC and/or dust and dust alone. Correlations between FMF and SSA confirmed that BC was the dominant aerosol type over Dhaka and Bhola. CALIPSO’s vertical information was consistent with the AERONET column information. The results of aerosol parameters will have a substantial impact on the aerosol radiative forcing, and climate modeling as well as air quality management in Southeast Asia’s heavily polluted territories.
TINGKAT DAYA TAHAN AEROBIK PESERTA SELEKSI PELATIHAN PEMANDU WISATA PARALAYANG DI KABUPATEN BATANG TAHUN 2020
Authors: Sukmana Tatas Aldian , Sugiarto Sugiarto
Published: May 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkat daya tahan aerobik lari 12 menit peserta seleksi pelatihan pemandu wisata paralayang di Kabupaten Batang pada tahun 2020. Jenis penelititan ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif menggunakan metode survei sekunder dengan menggunakan teknik tes dan pengukuran.  Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah peserta seleksi pelatihan pemandu wisata paralayang Kabupaten Batang, sedangkan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah peserta seleksi pelatihan pemandu wisata paralayang Kabupaten Batang putra yang megikuti seleksi pelatihan pemandu wisata paralayang Kabupaten Batang pada tahun 2020. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan purpossive sampling. Teknik purpossive sampling digunakan karena peneliti menentukan sampel dengan syarat tertentu. Dalam penelitian ini peneliti memilih sampel dengan kriteria peserta seleksi pelatihan pemandu wisata paralayang Kabupaten Batang yang memiliki jenis kelamin laki-laki. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa kemampuan daya tahan aerobik peserta seleksi pelatihan paralayang Kabupaten Batang sebanyak 22 peserta (88%) dalam kategori baik sekali, dan 3 peserta (12%) dalam kategori baik. Kesimpulan dari hasil penelitian ini adalah sebagian besar sampel dalam penelitian tingkat daya tahan aerobik peserta seleksi pelatihan pemandu wisata paralayang Kabupaten Batang Putra pada tahun 2020 memiliki tingkat daya tahan aerobik termasuk dalam kategori baik sekali dan sebagian kecil memiliki tingkat daya tahan aerobik baik.
PENGELOLAAN SARANA DAN PRASARANA WISATA OLAHRAGA ARUNG JERAM DI LOLONG ADVENTURE KABUPATEN PEKALONGAN
Authors: Maslivah Vita Soniya , Sugiarto Sugiarto
Published: May 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengelolaan sarana dan prasarana wisata olahraga arung jeram di Lolong Adventure Kabupaten Pekalongan tahun 2021. Penelitian ini menggunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif.  Objek dalam penelitian ini adalah Sarana dan Prasarana Wisata Olahraga Arung Jeram di Lolong Adventure, Kabupaten Pekalongan, sedangkan subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah pengelola dan pemandu di Lolong Adventure. Instrumen dalam penelitian ini menggunakan pedoman observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analis data melalui reduksi data dilanjutkan dengan kategorisasi data dan sintesisasi data. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan perencanaan pengadaannsarana dan prasarana wisata olahraga arung jeram dilakukannsetiap awal tahun, setelah itu diadakan pengadaan yang disesuaikan dengan pendanaan yang didapat dari hasil pengunjung yang datang ke Lolong Adventure. Pemeliharaan dilakukan melalui kerjasama dengan semua anggota karyawannya. Perbaikan kecil dilakukan oleh teknisi yang ada di Lolong Adventure. Perbaikan dengan skala besar dilakukan oleh tekniksi yang bisa atau dari luar. Terdapat tempat penyimpanan yang secara rapih. Kesimpulan dari hasil penelitian ini adalah pengelolaan sarana dan prasarana Wisata Olahraga Arung Jeram dapat dikatakan sudah berjalan dengan baik karena pengelolaan dilakukan secara terperinci memperhatikan pengadaan, pemeliharaan, dan peningkatan sarana dan prasarana wisata olahraga arung jeram di Lolong Adventure.
Pembinaan Pembinaan Prestasi Olahraga Sepak Takraw di Kabupaten Boyolali
Authors: Zahroh Mamluatuz , Junaidi Said
Published: May 2022

Pencapaian prestasi dalam cabang olahraga sepak takraw di Kabupaten Boyolali mengalami turun naik karena ada beberapa faktor menjadi sebuah penyebab belum stabilnya pencapain prestasi. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis sistem pembinaan prestasi cabang olahraga sepak takraw di kabupaten Boyolali. Penelitian yang diambil dangan menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan subjek penelitian yakni Pelatih dan Atlet putra putri baik inti maupun cadangan. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara. Teknik analisis data dengan pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian tentang sistem pembinaan prestasi cabang olahraga sepak takraw di Kabupaten Boyolali adalah 1) Sistem pembinaan prestasi cabang olahraga sepak takraw di Kabupaten Boyolali sudah sesuai, namun belum sepenuhnya terealisasikan. 2) Sistem pembibitan yang dilakukan dengan memanggil atlet-atlet yang memiliki bakat dalam bidang olahraga sepak takraw yang kemudian dilakukan seleksi. 3) Program latihan yang diberikan sudah terprogram sesuai dengan perencanaan, namun belum optimal dalam pelaksanaan. 4) Sarana dan prasarana yang digunakan dalam proses latihan sudah memadai, namun belum maksimal dalam pemanfaatannya. Simpulan penelitian, sistem pembinaan prestasi cabang olahraga sepak takraw di Kabupaten Boyolali dalam persiapan Porprov 2022 belum terlaksana cukup baik, hal ini dibuktikan dengan pencapaian prestasi yang belum sesuia dengan harapan.
Manajemen Sanggar Padma Baswara Di Kadilangu Demak
Authors: Oktaviana Dwi Kharisma , Wiyoso Joko
Published: May 2022

Sanggar Padma Baswara di Kadilangu Demak merupakan tempat pengembangan danpelatihan seni tari yang memiliki sistem manajemen dan dijalankan oleh pengurus sanggar. SanggarPadma Baswara dalam kurun waktu 4 tahun sudah diakui dan eksis di masyarakat khususnyamasyarakat Demak. Tujuan penelitian yaitu untuk: mengetahui dan mendeskripsikan manajemenorganisasi dan manajemen produksi pertunjukan Sanggar Padma Baswara di Kadilangu Demak.Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu kualitatif, dengan pendekatan fenomenologi. Teknikpengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Teknik keabsahan datamenggunakan triangulasi sumber dan teori. Teknik analisis data melalui reduksi data, penyajiandata, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian berisi bahwa fungsi-fungsi manajemen berupaperencanaan, pengorganisasian, penggerakan dan pengawasan. Faktor yang menjadi dasarmanajemen Sanggar Padma Baswara yaitu manajemen produksi seni pertunjukan, dilihat dariagenda rutin Sanggar Padma Baswara yaitu Ujian Akhir Semester, meliputi bahan atau material,modal, tenaga kerja dan peralatan. Sanggar Padma Baswara berdiri pada tanggal 15 Oktober 2016bertempat di Kelurahan Kadilagu telah menerapkan manajemen dengan sebaik-baiknya sehinggatujuan organisasi dapat dicapai.
Pola Pewarisan Tari Topeng Panji Di Desa Slarang Lor Kecamatan Dukuh Waru Kabupaten Tegal
Authors: Hapsari Priska Diyan , Cahyono Agus , Iryanti Veronica Eny
Published: May 2022

Tari Topeng Panji merupakan salah satu tari khas Kabupaten Tegal yangsampai saat ini masih eksis dengan proses pewarisan yang baik. Penelitian inibertujuan untuk mengetahui Proses Pewarisan Tari Topeng Panji Tegal dan Bentuktari Topeng Panji. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan fenomenologi denganmetode kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara,dan dokumentasi. Teknik keabsahan dan diperiksa dengan metode triangulasi sumber,teknik, dan waktu. Pencipta Tari Topeng Panji Tegal adalah Ibu Darem sebagaigenerasi pertama, kemudian Ibu Warni adalah generasi kedua, Ibu Sawitri yangnamanya sudah banyak dikenal merupakan generasi ketiga Tari Topeng PanjiTegal.Dan generasi keempat saat ini adalah Ibu Purwanti. Walaupun sudah diwariskankeempat generasi, tetapi pelaku pewaris tetap mempertahankan keaslian gerak,iringan, tata rias dan busananya. Hasil penelitian pada proses pewarisan Tari TopengPanji melalui beberapa tahapan, yakni proses pengenalan, proses melihat, meniru,serta proses pelatihan dan pembinaan.
Steroid treatment in the management of destructive thyrotoxicosis induced by PD1 blockade
Authors: Brancatella Alessandro , Pierotti Laura , Viola Nicola , Lupi Isabella , Montanelli Lucia , Cremolini Chiara , Piaggi Paolo , Chella Antonio , Antonuzzo Andrea , Sgrò Daniele , Antonangeli Lucia , Sardella Chiara , Brogioni Sandra , Marcocci Claudio , Santini Ferruccio , Latrofa Francesco
Published: May 2022

Objective

Destructive thyroiditis is the most common endocrine immune-related adverse event (iRAEs) in patients treated with anti-PD1/PD-L1 agents. Given its self-limited course, current guidelines recommend no treatment for this iRAE. Nevertheless, in patients with enlarged thyroid volume and a poor performance status, thyrotoxicosis may be particularly severe and harmful. The aim of the study is to evaluate if steroid treatment might be useful in improving thyrotoxicosis in subjects with a poor performance status.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective study, comparing the course of thyrotoxicosis of four patients treated with oral prednisone at the dosage of 25 mg/day (tapered to discontinuation in 3 weeks) and an enlarged thyroid volume to that of eight patients with similar thyroid volume who were left untreated.

Results

The levels of thyroid hormones were lower in subjects treated compared to those untreated at time of 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 60 and 90 days (P  < 0.05 at each time). The time to remission of thyrotoxicosis was 24 days in patients treated with steroids and 120 days in untreated patients (P  < 0.001). At 6 months, the rate of evolution to hypothyroidism was similar in the two groups (4/4 in the steroid group vs 7/8 in the untreated group, P  = 0.74) and no difference was found in tumor progression (P  = 0.89).

Conclusions

Our preliminary data suggest that in patients with a poor performance status experiencing a severe destructive thyrotoxicosis induced by PD-1 blockade, a short period of administration of oral prednisone is effective in obtaining a quick reduction of the levels of thyroid hormones.
The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Cardiac Surgery Volumes and Outcomes in New Zealand
Authors: Mekhail Andrew , Mekhail Ann-Marie , Galvin Sean
Published: May 2022

Aim:
New Zealand adopted an “elimination strategy” in response to the 2020 COVID pandemic with strict early border controls and early national lockdowns. The international experience of cardiac surgery provision during the COVID pandemic was of reduced case numbers, difficulties with the provision of elective surgery and in some cases increased morbidity associated with waiting for surgery and from developemnt of the infection in post operative patients. We aim to review the effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on adult cardiac surgery volumes and outcomes in the Wellington region.
Method:
Utilising local data submitted to the New Zealand National cardiac surgical database, we analysed all cardiac operations completed at a tertiary cardiothoracic centre between January 1st 2019 till December 31st 2020. The COVID-19 lockdown period (March-April 2020) was compared with its’ 2019 counterpart as well as the sequential months to analyse for any ‘rebound’ effect. Number of surgeries, proportion of elective cases, and surgery type were assessed.
Results:
The lockdown period of March-April/2020 showed a higher number of cardiac surgery cases per month compared to a the same period in  2019 (48.5 vs 39.0 cases/month, P=0.74). A surge in acute cases was noted in September–December 2020 with 57 acute operations completed, compared to 23 for the corresponding time period in 2019.
Conclusion:
The New Zealand response to the COVID pandemic resulted in low relative rates of community transmission and only a small number of patients admitted to hospital.  We did not see a reduction in routine cardiac operations or changes in clincial outcome over this period. Despite the lockdown period, due to low numbers of community and COVID cases in our ICU and hospital we were able to maintain a full operating capacity throughout. We did observe an increase in acute cases following the lockdown likely due to the reduced access to routine cardiology clinics and deferrable diagnostic services.
Reserve your judgment on “Draconian” Chinese video gaming restrictions on children •
Authors: Xiao Leon Y.
Published: May 2022

China imposed strict restrictions on young people's participation in videogaming from September 2021. Colder Carras et al.'s commentary (2021) referred to this policy as ‘draconian,’ i.e., ‘excessively harsh and severe.’ However, any opinion on whether this policy is ‘draconian’ is a value judgment, and any judgment on its ‘effectiveness’ ought to be reserved until proven or disproven by empirical evidence. Indeed, the Chinese policy is neither potentially ineffective nor draconian, and is already providing at least one identifiable benefit: enhancing consumer protection by effectively reducing underage players' monetary spending on videogames, including on randomised, gambling-like mechanics known as ‘loot boxes.’
Articulação entre a EqSF/AB e o NASF/AB e sua influência na produção do cuidado no contexto da Atenção Primária à Saúde
Authors: Brito Geraldo Eduardo Guedes de , Forte Franklin Delano Soares , Freire Júlio César Guimarães , Moreira Lorrane Brunelle , Paredes Suyene de Oliveira , Silva Silvia Lanziotti Azevedo da
Published: May 2022

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é comparar a realização de ações de articulação entre as equipes EqSF/AB e NASF/AB entre a região Nordeste e Brasil e sua influência no trabalho conjunto das equipes. As variáveis independentes foram 19 ações de articulação investigadas pelo módulo II do 3º Ciclo do PMAQ-AB. Os três desfechos referentes ao trabalho conjunto foram a disponibilidade da EqSF/AB em trabalhar com o NASF/AB, o apoio recebido do NASF/AB e a contribuição do trabalho deste para a resolutividade das ações para os usuários. A comparação entre o Nordeste e o Brasil na realização das ações de articulação foi realizada pelo Teste Z e a influência final de tais ações nos desfechos foi avaliada por Modelo Hierárquico de Regressão Linear. A região Nordeste realizou mais ações de integração entre a EqSF/ AB e o NASF/AB (p<0,05). As ações realizadas que apresentaram maior influência positiva nos três desfechos foram “discussão de casos”, “elaboração conjunta do Projeto Terapêutico Singular”, “realização de consultas compartilhadas” e “monitoramento dos resultados”. A região Nordeste realizou mais ações de articulação, e elas apresentaram influências positivas no trabalho conjunto.
Sedentary behavior and health-related quality of life in adolescents
Authors: Lucena Joana Marcela Sales de , Loch Mathias Roberto , Silva Eduarda Cristina da Costa , Farias Júnior José Cazuza de
Published: May 2022

Abstract Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) represents the perception of each person about different aspects of their lives in the health context (physical, psychological, social environment and interpersonal relationships). Among adolescents, HRQoL can change considering habits adopted in this phase of life. This study analyzed the association between time used on different sedentary behaviors (SB) and HRQoL in adolescents. This is a cross-sectional epidemiological study with adolescents between 10 - 15 years of age. The SB was measured using a questionnaire (n = 1,455 adolescents) and accelerometer (n = 844 adolescents), and HRQoL using KIDSCREEN - 27. Time on videogames/cell phones/tablets was inversely associated with overall HRQoL (β = -0.021; 95%CI: -0.026; -0.006), psychological well-being (β = -0.030; 95%CI: -0.050; -0.010), peer social support (β = -0.041; 95%CI: -0.066; -0.016) and school environment (β = -0.033; 95%CI: -0.056; -0.010) scores. Screen time was inversely associated with the school environment score (β = -0.011; 95%CI: -0.020; -0.003). Computer time was positively associated with the psychological well-being (β = 0.025; 95%CI: 0.006; 0.043) and peer social support scores (β = 0.029; 95%CI: 0.004; 0.053). It concluded that adolescents with more screen time had lower HRQoL. However, theses associations varied with the type and method of SB measurement and the HRQoL dimension.
Validade de conteúdo e confiabilidade de instrumento de avaliação do ambiente alimentar universitário
Authors: Franco Amanda da Silva , Canella Daniela Silva , Tavares Letícia Ferreira , Pereira Alessandra da Silva , Barbosa Roseane Moreira Sampaio , Oliveira Junior Gilson Irineu de , Santos Claudia Roberta Bocca , Castro Inês Rugani Ribeiro de
Published: May 2022

Resumo O objetivo foi avaliar a validade de conteúdo e a confiabilidade de um instrumento de auditoria para avaliação do ambiente alimentar universitário. Foi desenvolvido checklist para a avaliação de estabelecimentos que comercializavam alimentos e bebidas neste ambiente. A validação de conteúdo abarcou o desenvolvimento do instrumento, a análise por especialistas e a realização do pré-teste. A confiabilidade foi avaliada em uma amostra de conveniência (n=64) de estabelecimentos distribuídos em sete campi de três universidades públicas e foi realizada pelos testes interobservador (TIO) e teste-reteste (TR). Variáveis categóricas e de contagem foram analisadas pelo cálculo da concordância percentual (CP) e dos índices kappa (k) e kappa ajustado pela prevalência e pelo viés (ka) e variáveis contínuas, pelo Coeficiente de Correlação Intraclasse (CCI). O checklist foi composto por 204 itens distribuídos em sete domínios. O desempenho do instrumento foi considerado excelente ou muito bom para 91,3% (CP) dos itens quando avaliados. No TIO 68,3% (k) e 96,5% (ka) tiveram concordância excelente, muito boa ou boa, enquanto no TR 65% tiveram concordância excelente para o k e 96,5% para o ka. O instrumento apresentou validade de conteúdo e confiabilidade satisfatórias.
Comportamentos construídos e disseminados no palhaço de hospital
Authors: Silva Maria Rosa da , Marques Maria Cristina da Costa , Penha Alexandre Vinicius Xavier , Caires Susana
Published: May 2022

Resumo Com o fim de investigar qual o ideário de palhaço que circula no cenário hospitalar, o presente artigo resgata a ancestralidade da figura do palhaço de hospitais, avalia sua formação profissional e tematiza seu papel na contemporaneidade. Através de um estudo descritivo, histórico-documental e qualitativo, a presente pesquisa foi realizada a partir de buscas em bancos de dados acadêmicos como PubMed e LILACS, em abril de 2021. A insuficiência dos resultados motivou a consulta a acervos de livros, assim como um resgate documental de grupos de palhaços. Com a função de carregar leveza, humor e comicidade, foi possível observar que o palhaço de hospital, apesar de não ter a função de curar, complementa o tratamento de pacientes e, portanto, necessita de capacitação nos campos da arte e da biossegurança. Com base na pesquisa bibliográfica, porém, concluiu-se que há uma grande necessidade de formação e educação continuada dos palhaços de hospitais que atuam no contexto brasileiro.
Financiamento da saúde e dependência fiscal dos municípios brasileiros entre 2004 e 2019
Authors: Cruz Walter Gabriel Neves , Barros Rafael Damasceno de , Souza Luis Eugenio Portela Fernandes de
Published: May 2022

Resumo Este artigo descreve a evolução do financiamento municipal do Sistema Único de Saúde, de 2004 a 2019, considerando receitas e despesas de fontes próprias e não-próprias, analisa a redistribuição fiscal, de acordo com o porte populacional e a renda média domiciliar, e compara essa evolução em dois períodos, caracterizados como de crescimento econômico (2004-2014) e de recessão (2015-2019). O estudo se baseou em dados do Sistema de Informações sobre Orçamentos Públicos em Saúde. Constatou-se crescimento real dos gastos municipais em saúde de 2004 a 2014 (156,3%), com queda entre 2014 e 2015, seguida de recuperação até 2019. Na recessão, detectou-se aumento global da dependência fiscal dos municípios, indicada pelo aumento de receitas não-próprias, mesmo com a diminuição da participação da União nas transferências. O crescimento das despesas próprias em saúde foi menor entre os municípios de menor renda domiciliar, enquanto para as despesas não-próprias foi maior nos municípios de menor porte populacional. Em suma, indica-se um processo de incremento dos gastos municipais em saúde, assim como o aumento da dependência fiscal para custeio da saúde, intensificado após a crise de 2015, que atingiu especialmente os municípios de pequeno porte e de menor renda domiciliar.