bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development of a Scale to Remove Farmers’ Sustainability Barriers to Meteorological Information in Iran
Authors: Valizadeh Naser , Haji Latif , Bijani Masoud , Fallah Haghighi Negin , Fatemi Mahsa , Viira Ants-Hannes , Parra-Acosta Yenny Katherine , Kurban Alishir , Azadi Hossein
Published: November 2021

Even with significant breakthroughs in the production and delivery of meteorological information, most farmers are not able to utilize such information properly and pertinently. Up to the present time, a standardized scale has not been developed to examine farmers’ sustainability barriers to meteorological information use (BMIU). Furthermore, there is no doubt that identifying indicators and dimensions of sustainability barriers to meteorological information and weather forecasts’ usage by farmers can play a major role in their adaptation and resilience to the risks of climate change. Therefore, the present study aimed to generate and validate a scale for BMIU by farmers through an eight-step approach. Accordingly, the statistical population included 9006 Iranian farmers, 368 of whom were selected as study samples. The principal component factor analysis (PCFA) and second-order confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were further practiced to develop the scale for meteorological information and weather forecasts’ use. Factor analysis also led to the emergence of five latent factors including “educational–communicative barriers (ECBs)”, “normative barriers (NBs)”, “informational barriers (IBs)”, “infrastructural–political barriers (IPBs)”, and “professional–economic barriers (PEBs)”. The second-order CFA correspondingly confirmed these five factors and their 25 related indicators. Given the challenges facing academic scholars, decision makers, and authorities in the application and facilitation of meteorological information, the developed multidimensional scale in this study along with its implementation steps can be effective in examining the limitations of utilizing such information and measuring its impacts in different agricultural communities.
A Review of Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) in Agricultural Water: Are PES from the Operation of Agricultural Water Control Structures Ubiquitous?
Authors: Okiria Emmanuel , Zaki Muhamad Khoiru , Noda Keigo
Published: November 2021

This paper reviews the consideration of the operation of agricultural water control structures (AWCSs) as sources of bundles of ecosystem services (ESs) and the subsequent design of payment for ecosystem service (PES) programs around these ESs. It is thought that PES schemes for AWCSs can complement irrigation service fees (ISFs) in funding the operation and maintenance of irrigation schemes. Case studies from Japan, the United States of America and Tanzania, representing a variety of socio-economic, geographic and climatic conditions, are discussed. In countries where the PES programs had legal backing, they showed evidence of sustainability and success. The measurement of marginal ESs flows from AWCSs proved to be one of the challenges to PES programs. There is a need to improve the measurement and modelling of hydro-meteorological and water quality parameters to ensure the transparency and success of the programs. In general, there was a realisation that ESs flow from irrigated agriculture, but there was no systematic design of PES programs around these ESs flows. An opportunity is seen to complement ISF through the design of PES programs around ES flows from the operation of AWCSs.
The Green Hydrogen Puzzle: Towards a German Policy Framework for Industry
Authors: Tholen Lena , Leipprand Anna , Kiyar Dagmar , Maier Sarah , Küper Malte , Adisorn Thomas , Fischer Andreas
Published: November 2021

Green hydrogen will play a key role in building a climate-neutral energy-intensive industry, as key technologies for defossilising the production of steel and basic chemicals depend on it. Thus, policy-making needs to support the creation of a market for green hydrogen and its use in industry. However, it is unclear how appropriate policies should be designed, and a number of challenges need to be addressed. Based on an analysis of the ongoing German debate on hydrogen policies, this paper analyses how policy-making for green hydrogen development may support industry defossilisation. For the assessment of policy instruments, a simplified multi-criteria analysis (MCA) is used with an innovative approach that derives criteria from specific challenges. Four challenges and seven relevant policy instruments are identified. The results of the MCA reveal the potential of each of the selected instruments to address the challenges. The paper furthermore outlines how instruments might be combined in a policy package that supports industry defossilisation, creates synergies and avoids trade-offs. The paper’s impact may reach beyond the German case, as the challenges are not specific to the country. The results are relevant for policy-makers in other countries with energy-intensive industries aiming to set the course towards a hydrogen future.
Diversity of Soil Dwelling Collembola in a Forest, Vegetable and Tea Ecosystems of Assam, India
Authors: Bhagawati Sudhansu , Bhattacharyya Badal , Medhi Binoy K. , Bhattacharjee Snigdha , Mishra Himangshu
Published: November 2021

Land use change has a great impact in determining the diversity patterns of soil fauna. Adoption of any land use pattern significantly affects the soil structure and its physico-chemical characteristics, which often leads to the loss of biodiversity. Considering the collembolans as the key organism in the indicator shopping basket of soil environment, the response of Collembola communities under three different land uses represented by forest, vegetable and tea ecosystems was studied. Collembolans were sampled at monthly intervals using Tullgren funnel and identified by standard taxonomic keys. Diversity analysis and soil chemo-edaphic factors were studied to establish the impact of different land uses on Collembola communities. Five genera of Collembola viz., Cyphoderus, Entomobrya, Isotoma, Folsomia and Hypogastrura were recorded from the forest ecosystem whereas Folsomia was completely absent in vegetable ecosystem and the tea ecosystem soil was devoid of both Folsomia and Hypogastrura. Seasonal diversity and density of Collembola were recorded to be higher in the forest ecosystem indicating the presence of relatively stable habitats as compared to vegetable and tea ecosystems showing relatively disturbed habitats. Correlation studies between different chemo-edaphic factors and collembolan population revealed that the moisture and organic carbon content of soil had significant positive correlation during all the four seasons in all the ecosystems studied. Higher adoption of mechanical and chemo-centric agriculture depletes the available resources of the soil and makes it less habitable and conducive for the growth and sustenance of collembolans in vegetable and tea ecosystem as compared to forest. Appropriate landscape planning, land management strategies and developing proper methods of land use practices may pave the way for the improvement of collembolan diversity at landscape level.
An Ordinal Consistency Indicator for Pairwise Comparison Matrix
Authors: Kuo Ting
Published: November 2021

The pairwise comparison (PC) matrix is often used to manifest human judgments, and it has been successfully applied in the analytic hierarchy process (AHP). As a PC matrix is formed by making paired reciprocal comparisons, symmetry is a striking characteristic of a PC matrix. It is this simple but powerful means of resolving multicriteria decision-making problems that is the basis of AHP; however, in practical applications, human judgments may be inconsistent. Although Saaty’s rule for the consistency test is commonly accepted, there is evidence that those so-called “acceptable” PC matrices may not be ordinally consistent, which is a necessary condition for a PC matrix to be accepted. We propose an ordinal consistency indicator called SDR (standard deviation of ranks), derive the upper bound of the SDR, suggest a threshold for a decision-maker to assess whether the ordinal consistency of a PC matrix is acceptable, and reveal a surprising fact that the degree of ordinal inconsistency of a small PC matrix may be more serious than a large one. We made a comparative analysis with some other indicators. Experimental results showed that the ordinal inconsistency measured by the SDR is invariant under heterogeneous judgment measurements with a varied spectrum of scales, and that the SDR is superior to the two compared indicators. Note that the SDR not only works for a multiplicative PC matrix but can also be used for additive and fuzzy PC matrices.
Applying Machine Learning to DEM Raster Images
Authors: Alzaghoul Esra , Al-Zoubi Mohammad Belal , Obiedat Ruba , Alzaghoul Fawaz
Published: November 2021

Geospatial data analysis can be improved by using data-driven algorithms and techniques from the machine learning field. The aim of our research is to discover interrelationships among topographical data to support the decision-making process. In this paper, we extracted topographical geospatial data from digital elevation model (DEM) raster images, and we discovered hidden patterns among this data based on the K-means clustering algorithm, to uncover relationships and find clusters of elevation values for the area of Jordan. We introduce a method for querying and clustering geospatial data and we built an interactive map accordingly. The method discovers hidden patterns and uncovers relationships in given large datasets. We demonstrate the applicability of the method using the Jordan map and we report on geospatial data analysis and retrieval improvements. The results show that the optimal decision is in favor of four clusters (classes). The first class includes the high elevation values, the second class includes the very low elevation values, the third class includes the medium-high elevation values, and the fourth class includes the very high elevation values.
Honorary Authorship: Is There Any Chance to Stop It? Analysis of the Literature and a Personal Opinion
Authors: Quaia Emilio , Crimi’ Filippo
Published: November 2021

Honorary authorship corresponds to the intentional misrepresentation of credit to an individual whose contributions to a biomedical article do not meet the criteria for authorship established by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) [...]
Bisdemethoxycurcumin Reduces Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Expression of Virulence-Related Exoproteins and Inhibits the Biofilm Formation
Authors: Wang Shu , Kang Ok-Hwa , Kwon Dong-Yeul
Published: November 2021

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a major pathogen of nosocomial infection, which is resistant to most antibiotics. Presently, anti-virulence therapy and anti-biofilm therapy are considered to be promising alternatives. In the current work, we investigated the influence of bisdemethoxycurcumin (BDMC) on the virulence-related exoproteins and the biofilm formation using a reference strain and clinic isolated strains. Western blotting, quantitative RT-PCR, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) release assay were performed to assess the efficacy of BDMC in reducing the expression of Staphylococcus enterotoxin-related exoproteins (enterotoxin A, enterotoxin B) and α-toxin in MRSA. The anti-biofilm activity of BDMC was evaluated through a biofilm inhibition assay. The study suggests that sub-inhibitory concentrations of BDMC significantly inhibited the expression of sea, seb, and hla at the mRNA level in MRSA. Moreover, the expression of virulence-related exoproteins was significantly decreased by down-regulating accessory gene regulator agr, and the inhibition of biofilms formation was demonstrated by BDMC at sub-inhibitory concentrations. Consequently, the study suggests that BDMC may be a potential natural antibacterial agent to release the pressure brought by antibiotic resistance.
A Systematic Review on Viruses in Mass-Reared Edible Insect Species
Authors: Bertola Michela , Mutinelli Franco
Published: November 2021

Edible insects are expected to become an important nutrient source for animals and humans in the Western world in the near future. Only a few studies on viruses in edible insects with potential for industrial rearing have been published and concern only some edible insect species. Viral pathogens that can infect insects could be non-pathogenic, or pathogenic to the insects themselves, or to humans and animals. The objective of this systematic review is to provide an overview of the viruses detected in edible insects currently considered for use in food and/or feed in the European Union or appropriate for mass rearing, and to collect information on clinical symptoms in insects and on the vector role of insects themselves. Many different virus species have been detected in edible insect species showing promise for mass production systems. These viruses could be a risk for mass insect rearing systems causing acute high mortality, a drastic decline in growth in juvenile stages and in the reproductive performance of adults. Furthermore, some viruses could pose a risk to human and animal health where insects are used for food and feed.
A Systematic Review of the Sex and Gender Reporting in COVID-19 Clinical Trials
Authors: Heidari Shirin , Palmer-Ross Alice , Goodman Tracey
Published: November 2021

Sex and gender have implications for COVID-19 vaccine efficacy and adverse effects from the vaccine. As vaccination is one of the key responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is vital that sex and gender differences be acknowledged, measured, and analysed in clinical research. Here, we systematically review published COVID-19 vaccine trials, both interventional and observational, to assess the quality of reporting of sex and gender. Of the 75 clinical trials on COVID-19 vaccines included in this review, only 24% presented their main outcome data disaggregated by sex, and only 13% included any discussion of the implications of their study for women and men. Considering the sex differences in adverse events after vaccination, and the gendered aspects of vaccine hesitancy, these oversights in clinical research on vaccines have implications for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and for wider public health.
Effect of COVID-19 on Anti-S Antibody Response in Healthcare Workers Six Months Post-Vaccination
Authors: Flisiak Robert , Pawłowska Małgorzata , Rogalska-Płońska Magdalena , Bociąga-Jasik Monika , Kłos Krzysztof , Piekarska Anna , Zarębska-Michaluk Dorota
Published: November 2021

The current study aimed to determine to what extent prior COVID-19 infection affects the response of specific antibodies following vaccination. The study involved 173 healthcare professionals who completed the two-dose vaccination course with BNT162b2, including 40 who previously experienced clinical COVID-19. The levels of anti-SARS-CoV-2 S1S2 IgG (anti-S) and, in some cases, anti-SARS-CoV-S-RBD IgG (anti-S-RBD) were determined six months after complete vaccination. A level exceeding the cut-off values for both anti-S and anti-S-RBD was observed in 100% of subjects, but after setting the analysis to 5- and 10-fold cut-off levels, the percentage of subjects meeting this criterion was significantly higher for anti-S-RBD. The 100-fold cut-off level was achieved by only 21% and 16% for anti-S and anti-S-RBD, respectively. Anti-S and anti-S-RBD levels above ten times the positive cut-off were respectively observed in 91% and 100% individuals with a history of COVID-19, while among those without COVID-19, these values were 64% and 90%, respectively. Significantly higher incidence of values above 10 and 100 times the cut-off became apparent among people with a history of COVID-19. In conclusion, vaccination against COVID-19 following infection with the disease provides higher levels of specific antibodies 6 months after vaccination than those of individuals without a history of the disease, which supports the use of a booster dose, particularly for those who have not experienced SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Thrombotic Adverse Events Reported for Moderna, Pfizer and Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccines: Comparison of Occurrence and Clinical Outcomes in the EudraVigilance Database
Authors: Tobaiqy Mansour , MacLure Katie , Elkout Hajer , Stewart Derek
Published: November 2021

Vaccination against COVID-19 is the cornerstone of controlling and mitigating the ongoing pandemic. Thrombotic adverse events linked to Moderna, Pfizer and the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine have been documented and described as extremely rare. While the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine has received much of the attention, the other vaccines should not go unchallenged. This study aimed to determine the frequency of reported thrombotic adverse events and clinical outcomes for these three COVID-19 vaccines, namely, Moderna, Pfizer and Oxford-AstraZeneca. A retrospective descriptive analysis was conducted of spontaneous reports for Moderna, Pfizer and Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines submitted to the EudraVigilance database in the period from 17 February to 14 June 2021. There were 729,496 adverse events for the three vaccines, of which 3420 were thrombotic, mainly Oxford-AstraZeneca (n = 1988; 58.1%) followed by Pfizer (n = 1096; 32.0%) and Moderna (n = 336; 9.8%). As serious adverse events, there were 705 reports of pulmonary embolism for the three vaccines, of which 130 reports (18.4%) were for Moderna, 226 reports (32.1%) for Pfizer and 349 (49.5%) for Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines. The occurrence of pulmonary embolism is significantly associated with a fatal outcome (p ≤ 0.001). Sixty-three fatalities were recorded (n = 63/3420; 1.8%), of which Moderna (n = 6), Pfizer (n = 25) and Oxford-AstraZeneca (n = 32).
Public Interest in Distribution and Determinants of Influenza and Pneumonia Vaccination during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Infodemiology and Cross-Sectional Study from China
Authors: Gong Liubing , Zhang Xu , Qu Zhiqiang , Francis Mark R. , Han Kaiyi , Xu Cuilin , Cai Enmao , Shi Huilin , Hou Zhiyuan
Published: November 2021

Background: Following the COVID-19 pandemic, global interest in influenza vaccines and pneumonia vaccines has increased significantly. We aimed to examine public interest in and actual market circulation of influenza and pneumonia vaccines before and after the initial outbreak of COVID-19 and estimate the coverage and determinants of influenza and pneumonia vaccination uptake following the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We obtained search volume data for vaccines using the Baidu search index and collected the numbers of vaccines issued from the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control. We also conducted a cross-sectional survey among 3346 adult residents to evaluate the coverage and determinants of influenza and pneumonia vaccination uptake in the Yangtze River delta, China, from 29 January to 4 February 2021. Results: Public searches and the number of vaccines issued for the influenza vaccines and pneumonia vaccines obviously increased after the initial outbreak of COVID-19. In the total sample, 12.5% were vaccinated against influenza, and 21.5% had at least one family member vaccinated against pneumonia. A minority of participants perceived that they were highly or very highly susceptible to influenza (15.9%) and COVID-19 (6.7%). A range of socio-economic factors and perceived susceptibility to COVID-19 were associated with influenza and pneumonia vaccination uptake. Conclusions: Public interest in and issued volumes of influenza and pneumonia vaccines increased nationally following the COVID-19 pandemic. Perceptions of high susceptibility to COVID-19 were associated with the uptake of the influenza and pneumonia vaccines. Targeted interventions were needed to improve vaccination coverage.
Flu and Pneumococcal Vaccine Coverage in Scleroderma Patients Still Need to Be Prompted: A Systematic Review
Authors: Rosamilia Francesca , Noberasco Giovanni , Olobardi Dario , Orsi Andrea , Icardi Giancarlo , Lantieri Francesca , Murdaca Giuseppe
Published: November 2021

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma, SSc) is an autoimmune connective tissue disease characterized by excessive production of collagen and multiorgan involvement. Scleroderma patients are at increased risk of influenza complications and pneumonia; thus, vaccinations are recommended. This systematic review evaluated the influenza and pneumococcus vaccination coverage for SSc patients. We included all studies from Pubmed reporting on influenza and pneumococcal vaccination rate in Scleroderma patients up to May 2021. The 14 studies thus selected identified a suboptimal vaccination rate in autoimmune and SSc patients, ranging from 28 to 59% for the flu vaccine, and from 11 to 58% for the pneumo vaccine in absence of specific vaccination campaigns, variously considering also other variables such as age, gender, vaccination settings, and possible vaccination campaigns. We also considered the reasons for low coverage and the approaches that might increase the vaccination rates. A lack of knowledge about the importance of vaccination in these patients and their doctors underlined the need to increase the awareness for vaccination in this patients’ category. Current guidelines recommend vaccination in elderly people and people affected by particular conditions that widely overlap with SSc, yet autoimmune diseases are not always clearly mentioned. Improving this suboptimal vaccination rate with clear guidelines is crucial for SSc patients and for clinicians to immunize these categories based principally on the pathology, prior to the age. Recommendations by the immunologist and the direct link to the vaccine providers can highly improve the vaccine coverage.
The Role of Thoracic Ultrasonography and Airway Endoscopy in the Diagnosis of Equine Asthma and Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage
Authors: Lo Feudo Chiara , Stucchi Luca , Alberti Elena , Stancari Giovanni , Conturba Bianca , Zucca Enrica , Ferrucci Francesco
Published: November 2021

Mild-moderate (MEA), severe (SEA) equine asthma and exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) are common respiratory disorders in horses. The present retrospective study aims to evaluate the role of ultrasonography and endoscopy in the diagnosis of these conditions. Three hundred and three horses were included and divided into SEA, MEA and MEA + EIPH groups, on the basis of history, clinical examination and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALf) cytology; scores were assigned to lung ultrasonography, pharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia (PLH), tracheal mucus (TM) and tracheal bifurcation edema (TB). These scores were compared between groups, and their associations with age, BALf cytology, tracheal wash microbiology and between endoscopic and ultrasonographic scores were statistically analyzed. Ultrasonographic scores were higher in the SEA and MEA + EIPH groups and associated with increased BALf neutrophils and hemosiderophages. The PLH score was higher in younger horses affected by MEA and EIPH and associated with increased eosinophils and hemosiderophages. TM and TB scores were greater in older horses affected by SEA, associated with increased neutrophils and inversely correlated with hemosiderophages. Moreover, TM grade was negatively correlated with mast cells. Thoracic ultrasonography and airway endoscopy can provide useful information about the inflammatory status of upper and lower airways in the horse.
A relação do aleitamento materno e o sistema imunológico da criança: prevenção de doenças alérgicas / The relation between breastfeeding and the child’s immune system: allergic diseases prevetion
Authors: Cardoso Raquel Panta , Fonseca Joice Trigo da , Bonfá Andreska Lara Silva , Feitosa Vivianne Gomes , Silva Safyra Zampieron Bezerra da , Lopes Pedro Henrique Nunes da Silva , Leite Cleber Queiroz , Queiroz Lorena Isabely Silva , Kestering Renata Mesquita , Massad Raquel Dutra , Silva Poliana Alves da , Santos Brian França dos , Silva Messias Genézio Santana da , Santos Mariana Bezerra dos
Published: November 2021

O aleitamento materno exclusivo (AME) é de grande importância nos primeiros 6 meses de vida da criança, pois oferece macronutrientes e micronutrientes que contribuem para a formação da resposta imunológica do organismo e atua na redução da incidência de doenças protegendo contra problemas posteriores da vida adulta, além do fortalecimento do laço afetivo entre a mãe e o bebê. Nessa revisão de literatura, houve a correlação entre aleitamento materno e o sistema imunológico na prevenção de doenças alérgicas. Resultados comprovam que aproximadamente 69% dos artigos utilizados na revisão de literatura confirmam que o aleitamento materno obteve o efeito protetor nas doenças alérgicas. Apesar de existir estudos mostrando que não há impacto importante na amamentação para a redução do desenvolvimento de doenças alérgicas, grande parte desses estudos apresentam benefício do aleitamento materno exclusivo sob doenças alérgicas infantis. Conclui-se que o aleitamento materno exclusivo é a principal fonte de nutriente do indivíduo, que corrobora com o sistema imunológico do neonato para prevenção de doenças alérgicas.
Anisotropic MOF-on-MOF Growth of Isostructural Multilayer Metal–Organic Framework Heterostructures
Authors: Gu Zhida , Zhang Wenlei , Pan Ting , Shen Yu , Qin Peishan , Zhang Peng , Li Xiaohan , Liu Liwei , Li Linjie , Fu Yu , Zhang Weina , Huo Fengwei
Published: November 2021

Isostructural MOFs with similar crystallographic parameter are easily available for MOF-on-MOF growth and possible to form core–shell structure by isotropic growth. However, due to well-matched cell lattice, selective growth in isostructural MOF heterostructures remains a great challenge for engineering atypical MOF heterostructures. Herein, an anisotropic MOF-on-MOF growth strategy was developed to structure a range of multilayer sandwich-like ZIF-L heterostructures via stacking isostructural ZIF-L-Zn and ZIF-L-Co alternately with three-, five-, seven-, and more layer structures. Moreover, these heterostructures with highly designable feature were fantastic precursors for fabricating derivatives with tunable magnetic and catalytic properties. Such strategy explores a novel way of achieving anisotropic MOF-on-MOF growth between isostructural MOFs and opens up new horizons for regulating the properties by MOF modular assembly in versatile functional nanocomposites.
Orbit Design Elements of Chang’e 5 Mission
Authors: Wang Zhong-Sheng , Meng Zhanfeng , Gao Shan , Peng Jing
Published: November 2021

The three key orbit design technologies employed in the Chang’e 5 mission are identified and discussed in this paper: orbit design for lunar orbit rendezvous and docking, orbit design for precision lunar landing and inclination optimization, and orbit design for Moon-to-Earth transfer. First, an overview of the Chang’e 5 mission profile is presented, which is followed by detailed discussions of the three key orbit design technologies, including an introduction of the tracking-based orbit design methodology. Flight data are provided to demonstrate the correctness of the designs.
Aplicabilidade de estratégias militares na gestão estratégica de negócios / Applicability of military strategies in business management
Authors: Lara Nícolas , Costa Caroline Rabelo
Published: November 2021

Com a constante busca pela maior rentabilidade e eficiência nos negócios, os gestores têm buscado ideias de outras áreas de conhecimento para aplicarem na administração. Embora o conceito de estratégia militar esteja atrelado a aplicações bélicas, é natural que haja alguma correlação com a gestão estratégica empresarial. Neste sentido, este trabalho buscou avaliar se as táticas militares podem ser usadas pela alta administração de empresas para nortear suas operações. Foram analisados business cases de sucesso que demonstraram fortes correlações entre estes tipos de estratégia. Uma pesquisa de opinião com gestores e estudantes foi feita para avaliar a aplicabilidade de 10 estratégias militares específicas, e quase todas foram muito bem aceitas pelos entrevistados. Concluiu-se que as estratégias militares podem sim ser utilizadas por gestores na tomada de decisões, na definição do posicionamento da empresa no mercado, e em diversas outras aplicações que podem garantir a sobrevivência da empresa no competitivo campo de batalha dos negócios.
MỘT SỐ YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN TỪ PHÍA MẸ ĐẾN KẾT QUẢ ĐIỀU TRỊ THỞ MÁY XÂM NHẬP Ở TRẺ SƠ SINH TẠI BỆNH VIỆN BẠCH MAI
Authors: Hồng Nguyễn Thị Bích , Kiên Phạm Trung , Nam Nguyễn Thành , Huệ Đoàn Thị
Published: November 2021

Nghiên cứu nhằm đánh giá một số yếu tố liên quan từ phía mẹ đến kết quả điều trị thở máy ở trẻ sơ sinh điều trị tại khoa Nhi Bệnh viện Bạch Mai. Phương pháp nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang trên 51 trẻ sơ sinh điều trị thở máy xâm nhập tại khoa Nhi, Bệnh viện Bạch Mai trong thời gian từ ngày 01/6/2019 đến ngày 31/5/2020. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy, có 15,1% trẻ sơ sinh thở máy xâm nhập trong tổng số sơ sinh nhập viện bị suy hô hấp; tỷ lệ trai/gái: 2/1; Nhóm sơ sinh thở máy mẹ có bệnh lý 68,6% cao hơn nhóm sơ sinh mẹ không có bệnh lý 31,4%. Thời gian thở máy xâm nhập trung bình của nhóm mẹ có bệnh là 8,5±7,6 ngày cao hơn nhóm mẹ không có bệnh là 4,1±3,3 ngày. Tỷ lệ thở máy thành công ở nhóm cân nặng <1000gr là 75%. Trẻ sinh ra từ mẹ không có bệnh có tỷ lệ điều trị thành công là 93,4% cao hơn so với trẻ sinh ra từ mẹ có bệnh là 88,6%. Tỷ lệ tử vong là 9,8%. Trẻ sinh ra từ mẹ có bệnh có thời gian thở máy xâm nhập trung bình cao hơn và tỉ lệ thành công thấp hơn so với nhóm mẹ không có bệnh.
CÁC YẾU TỐ ẢNH HƯỞNG ĐẾN HIỆU QUẢ KINH TẾ CÂY QUẾ TRÊN ĐỊA BÀN TỈNH THÁI NGUYÊN
Authors: Hiền Đoàn Thị Thanh
Published: November 2021

Nghiên cứu này được thực hiện nhằm xác định các yếu tố ảnh hưởng đến hiệu quả kinh tế cây quế ở tỉnh Thái Nguyên. Số liệu của nghiên cứu được thu thập bằng cách phỏng vấn trực tiếp 240 hộ trồng quế tại tỉnh Thái Nguyên. Nghiên cứu sử dụng mô hình cân bằng cấu trúc tuyến tính (SEM) để phân tích. Kết quả phân tích cho thấy, có 6 nhân tố ảnh hưởng đến hiệu quả kinh tế trên địa bàn tỉnh Thái Nguyên bao gồm (1) thị trường, (2) điều kiện tự nhiên, (3) chính sách, (4) vốn, (5) khoa học công nghệ, (6) trình độ và kinh nghiệm. Nghiên cứu khuyến nghị để phát triển mạnh sản xuất quế trên địa bàn tỉnh Thái Nguyên; các cấp ban ngành của tỉnh Thái Nguyên cần quy hoạch các vùng sản xuất quế và có các giải pháp hữu hiệu trong việc thúc đẩy thị trường đầu ra cho sản phẩm quế và chú trọng việc đào tạo tập huấn và chuyển giao tiến bộ khoa học cho nông dân trồng quế.
ĐÁNH GIÁ DỊCH VỤ DU LỊCH CỘNG ĐỒNG TẠI HUYỆN TRÙNG KHÁNH, TỈNH CAO BẰNG
Authors: La Lương Văn , Xinh Hồ Lương , Linh Lưu Thị Thùy , Tâm Bùi Thị Thanh
Published: November 2021

Huyện Trùng Khánh, tỉnh Cao Bằng được coi như miền di sản văn hóa của miền quê non nước Cao Bằng, rất thích hợp cho phát triển du lịch cộng đồng. Tuy nhiên hiện nay các dịch vụ du lịch cộng đồng tại Trùng Khánh vẫn chưa phong phú và đa dạng để phục vụ nhu cầu của khách du lịch. Trên cơ sở thống kê số liệu thứ cấp kết hợp với phương pháp thực địa, đánh giá nhanh, điều tra thông qua câu hỏi phỏng vấn trực tiếp 120 hộ gia đình đang tham gia làm du lịch cộng đồng và 50 khách du lịch đã đi du lịch cộng đồng tại huyện Trùng Khánh để thấy được các loại hình dịch vụ và chất lượng dịch vụ du lịch cộng đồng hiện có nơi đây. Kết quả nghiên cứu đã chỉ ra được (1) Tiềm năng du lịch cộng đồng tại huyện Trùng Khánh, (2) Thực trạng dịch vụ du lịch cộng đồng tại huyện Trùng Khánh. Dựa trên cơ sở đó, nghiên cứu đưa ra một số giải pháp thiết thực nhằm phát huy dịch vụ du lịch cộng đồng tại huyện Trùng Khánh tỉnh Cao Bằng.
Changes in Exercise Habits of University Students During the Covid-19 Lockdown
Authors: Van Langen Deborah , Generali Alexander
Published: November 2021

The purpose of this investigation was to investigate how the exercise habits of college students changed during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Data were collected via an online survey distributed through the University of Southern Maine student email distribution list. All current university students were invited to participate in the survey starting in February 2021 through March 2021. The study included a questionnaire designed to capture the exercise habits of university students three months before the lockdown of COVID-19 (January – March 2020) and their exercise habits after a lockdown in (February - April 2021). The survey questions were based on the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) physical activity guidelines to analyze the participant's exercise habits. The participants showed a decrease in the exercise along with an increase in weekly sitting time. Before COVID-19, 21.8% of participants were sitting >35 hours per week. After the COVID-19 lockdown, 50.45% of participants were sitting >35 hours per week. The results of this study could be used for further research to promote an increase in exercise at home. With the uncertainty of the pandemic, motivating people to stand and walk more could be the first step in breaking the increase in sitting habits and help to increase exercise habits. The COVID-19 pandemic has indeed imposed many restrictions on our daily routines, but it could also guide us to new approaches for prescribing exercise programs in the future.
Yetişkinlerin Yaşamsal Hafızaları ve Afet Bilinçleri
Authors: KUZEY Memet , GÖÇGEN Selçuk
Published: November 2021

İnsanlar yaşadıkları coğrafyaya ilişkin edinmiş oldukları bilgi ve deneyimleri ile kendi yaşamsal hafızlarını, afet bilinçlerini, toplumsal afet kültürünü ve coğrafyanın da tarihçesini oluştururlar. Bu çalışmanın amacı, yetişkinlerin yaşadıkları coğrafyadaki afetlere ilişkin yaşamsal hafızalarında oluşturdukları bilgi ve deneyimlerini ortaya koymaktır. Çalışma nitel araştırma desenlerinden biri olan temel nitel araştırma deseni kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışma grubu bir devlet üniversitesinde 2019-2020 yılında öğrenim gören Sosyal Bilgiler Eğitimi Anabilim Dalı öğrencilerinin ebeveynlerinden biri olmak şartıyla 154 katılımcıdan oluşmaktadır. Çalışmanın verileri afet öncesi, afet anı ve afet sonrasını kapsayan açık uçlu sorulardan oluşan anket ile toplanmıştır. Katılımcılardan elde edilen veriler içerik analizi ile çözümlenmiş ve 6 farklı kategori altında sınıflandırılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda katılımcıların yaşadıkları coğrafya ilişkin en çok bildikleri ile en çok yaşadıkları afetlerin deprem, sel ve heyelan olduğu belirlenmiştir. Katılımcıların afet anında dışarı çıktıkları, çok korktukları ve duygularını kontrol edemedikleri sonucuna varılmıştır. Katılımcılar afet sonrasında ise daha çok bir şey yapamadıklarını ifade etmişlerdir. Afet konusundaki önerilerinde ise afet bilincine sahip bireylerin yetiştirilmesini için eğitime vurgu yaptıkları sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Pengaruh Pemberian Jus Daun Bayam Hijau Terhadap Peningkatan Kadar Hemoglobin Pada Ibu Hamil Dengan Anemia Di Wilayah Puskesmas Sangatta Selatan
Authors: Sumiati Sumiati , Rini Indah Sulistiyo , Meihartati Tuti
Published: November 2021

Ibu hamil akan memproduksi sel darah lebih banyak untuk menyokong pertumbuhan janin. Bila tubuh tidak cukup memiliki jumlah zat besi atau vitamin lain, tubuh tidak dapat memproduksi sel darah merah yang dibutuhkan untuk menambah kebutuhan sel darah sehingga anemia terjadi. Pemberian jus bayam hijau, yang kaya akan zat besi, merupakan salah satu alternatif terapi non farmakologi untuk mencegah terjadinya anemia. Mengetahui pengaruh pemberian jus daun bayam hijau terhadap kenaikan kadar hemoglobin pada ibu hamil dengan anemia di wilayah Puskesmas Sangatta Selatan. One Group Pre Test-Post Test Design dengan sampel 24 orang yang dipilih menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Uji normalitas data menggunakan uji Shapiro-Wilk dan uji hepotesis menggunakan uji Wilcoxon. Ada pengaruh pemberian jus bayam hijau terhadap peningkatan kadar hemoglobin pada ibu hamil dengan anemia dengan p-vlaue = 0,000. Pemberian jus daun bayam hijau merupakan salah satu upaya yang efektif untuk menaikkan kadar hemoglobin pada ibu hamil dengan anemia
Conversation Club: Espaço para Prática da Oralidade em Inglês e Troca de Experiências
Authors: Chioquetta Lorenset Caroline , Nobre Oliveira Denize , Bahiense Bernardino Moisés Carlos , Macedo de Aguiar Gabriela
Published: November 2021

Este relato de experiência é resultante de um projeto de extensão intitulado “Conversation Club”, que visou capacitar os participantes a desenvolverem a habilidade da fala de inglês como língua estrangeira através da prática da oralidade, bem como através da habilidade de listening (escuta). No projeto, novas oportunidades foram propostas para que os participantes pudessem praticar ambas habilidades através de encontros semanais com duração de uma hora. Além da melhora nas habilidades linguísticas e das trocas interculturais que aconteciam durante os encontros, observamos que os benefícios de praticar uma língua estrangeira compreendem aspectos não apenas profissionais e/ou acadêmicos, mas também aspectos pessoais. O projeto Conversation Club possui não apenas um viés pedagógico, mas também como uma forma de autocuidado durante tempos de pandemia e distanciamento social.
Exclusive Breast Feeding: Infant Feeding Pattern and Practices among Mothers in Santa Fe, Romblon
Authors: Falculan Ken N
Published: November 2021

This paper examines whether the profile of the respondents: age, number of living children, marital status, income status, employment status, educational background, current feeding practices, and level of knowledge on the importance of EBF has an effect in feeding among infants 0-6 months old. This is a descriptive study using a normative survey with a study population of 102 mothers from the Municipality of Santa Fe, Romblon upon informed consent was secured. The result as follows mothers, whose age ranges from 21 to 25 are the most prevailing, 39%, of the total respondents is practicing EBF. The more children the respondent had the higher the percentage of practicing EBF, 55% said that they are living with a partner, either married through church wedding, civil or in the state of cohabitation, lower-income mothers (45%) practice EBF more compared to other income class. Mothers without job practice EBF more (51%) exclusive breastfeeding are practiced more by elementary graduate mothers (63%), forty-four (44) mothers out of one hundred two (102) respondents are doing exclusive breastfeeding, at least 63% have revealed little knowledge on the importance of exclusive feeding.
Diagnóstico cardiaco basado en la probabilidad aplicado a pacientes con marcapasos
Authors: Rodríguez Javier , Prieto Signed , Correa Catalina , Bernal Pedro , Vitery Sarith , Alvarez Luisa , Aristizábal Natalia , Reynolds Jorge
Published: November 2021

uda diagnóstica del Holter. En este trabajo se aplicó este método al diagnóstico a pacientes con marcapasos.

Metodología: se seleccionaron 5 Holter normales y 10 de pacientes mayores de 21 años con implante de marcapasos. Se calculó la probabilidad del número de frecuencias obtenidas en los rangos definidos, respecto a la totalidad de frecuencias obtenidas en cada Holter, durante mínimo 21 horas, cuantificando el número de rangos en cada paciente, además de estimar la diferencia entre los rangos de los dos valores de frecuencia con mayor probabilidad y la suma de las probabilidades de dichos valores. Se evaluó la probabilidad del número total de latidos por hora a partir de rangos de 250 latidos, determinando la máxima probabilidad encontrada en cada Holter y determinando el diagnóstico físico matemático con base en los parámetros establecidos en el trabajo previo.

Resultados: las dinámicas con marcapasos presentaron para el parámetro de evaluación 1, un total de rangos de frecuencias que osciló entre 9 y 16, donde sólo un Holter presentó un valor superior a 14, requiriendo su evaluación con los parámetros 2 y 3, evidenciando que las dinámicas de pacientes con implante de marcapasos presentan siempre un comportamiento característico de enfermedad. Las dinámicas normales presentaron entre 16 y 21 rangos, donde sólo dos Holter presentaron valores menores o iguales a 17, los cuales al ser evaluados con los parámetros restantes fueron diagnosticados como normales. El sobrelapamiento de las probabilidades de las frecuencias cardiacas evidencia que la variabilidad de la frecuencia cardiaca no diferencia fundamentalmente normalidad de enfermedad y evolución entre éstas.

Conclusión: la metodología con base en la probabilidad es adecuada para detectar el estado de anormalidad de la dinámica cardiaca de pacientes con marcapasos.
Muerte cerebral secundaria a intoxicación por metanol
Authors: García Angel Alberto , Aguiar Leonar G. , Granada Romero Juliana
Published: November 2021

Las intoxicaciones por alcohol metílico son raras, pueden ser secundarias a intentos suicidas, accidentes e incluso a envenenamientos endémicos, tienen consecuencias severas que incluyen la muerte, secundarias a productos de la degradación del alcohol metílico por la alcohol deshidrogenasa, a continuación, presentamos un caso de intoxicación por alcohol metílico que como secuelas presentó alteraciones neurológicas y muerte
Puntos de corte del perímetro de la cintura para identificar sujetos con resistencia a la insulina en una población colombiana
Authors: Gallo Villegas Jaime Alberto , Ochoa Múnera Juan Eugenio , Balparda Arias Jon Kepa , Aristizábal Ocampo Dagnovar
Published: November 2021

RESUMEN

Introducción: el síndrome metabólico (SM) es una condición clínica que aumenta el riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular y se relaciona con resistencia a la insulina (RI). Aunque los consensos establecen la necesidad de puntos de corte específicos del perímetro de la cintura (PC) para cada país, con el fin de identificar sujetos con SM, en Colombia no han sido definidos.

Objetivo: definir los puntos de corte del PC en hombres y en mujeres que mejor discriminan la presencia de RI, establecer la prevalencia de SM y verificar la relación entre el PC y RI.

Materiales y Métodos: en el contexto del estudio Diagnóstico del Riesgo Cardiovascular Global, Medellín 2007-2008, se realizó una evaluación clínica, antropométrica y de laboratorio. Con el índice de resistencia a la insulina HOMA (IR-HOMA) se definió la presencia de RI a partir del percentil 75. Se construyeron curvas de las características operativas del receptor (COR), se obtuvo el área bajo la curva (AUC) para cada sexo y se usó el índice de Youden para establecer el PC que mejor discriminaba la presencia de RI.

Resultados: se incluyeron 800 sujetos, de los cuales el 44,8% fueron hombres, con un promedio de edad de 50,3±12,1 e índice de masa corporal (IMC) de 26,1±4,7. Los sujetos con RI tuvieron mayor PC, triglicéridos y presión arterial, además, menor colesterol HDL que aquellos sin RI. Los valores que mejor discriminan la presencia de RI fueron 92 cm en hombres (sensibilidad 82,28%; especificidad 70,14%) y 84 cm en mujeres (sensibilidad 78,15%; especificidad 73,98%) (índice de Youden de 0,52 en ambos sexos). Para los hombres y mujeres el AUC fue 0,828 (IC 95% 0,780-0,876) y 0,815 (IC 95% 0,770-0,859), respectivamente, valor de p< 0,001. Se encontró correlación entre el PC e IR-HOMA (ρ=0,65 en los hombres y ρ=0,62 en las mujeres) y una prevalencia del SM del 44,9%.

Conclusión: los valores de PC que mejor discriminaron la presencia de RI son 92 cm para hombres y 84 cm para mujeres. Este criterio podría ser utilizado para identificar sujetos con SM a nivel poblacional.
Einführung ins Mittelenglische
Authors: Bähr Dieter
Published: November 2021

Dieses Lehrbuch bietet eine synchronisch strukturelle Analyse des Mittelenglischen anhand des reich glossierten Prolog der "Canterbury Tales" von Chaucer. Der beigefügte Prolog und das sehr umfangreiche Glossar ermöglichen vor allem dem Anfänger ein selbständiges Arbeiten und den Erwerb des nötigen Ausbildungs- und Prüfungsstoffes.
Theorie und Therapie der Neurosen
Authors: Frankl Viktor E.
Published: November 2021

In diesem Band legt der Verfasser eine systematisierte Neurosenlehre vor, die sich von somatogenen, psychogenen und soziogenen Neurosen bis zu den noogenen Neurosen erstreckt, welche nicht zuletzt auf das weltweit um sich greifende Sinnlosigkeitsgefühl zurückzuführen sind.
Die vom Verfasser entwickelte Logotherapie, eine sinn-zentrierte Psychotherapie, findet darüber hinaus auch bei Angst- und Zwangsneurosen in Form der so genannten paradoxen Intention und bei Störungen von Potenz und Orgasmus in Form der "Dereflexion" Anwendung.
Sowohl im theoretischen als auch im therapeutischen Teil des Buches werden die Ausführungen mit kasuistischem Material belegt, wobei sich der Verfasser auf empirische und experimentelle Forschungsergebnisse stützt.
Das Buch wendet sich an Studenten und Dozenten der klinischen Psychiatrie, Neurologie und Soziologie sowie an in der Praxis stehende Ärzte, Fachärzte und Psychotherapeuten.
Methoden geisteswissenschaftlicher Pädagogik
Authors: Danner Helmut
Published: November 2021

Dieses Buch führt grundlegend in die Hermeneutik, Phänomenologie und Dialektik ein. Der Autor erläutert zentrale Begriffe, Grundgedanken und Möglichkeiten für die Arbeit mit den Methoden. Das geschieht auf einer allgemein philosophischen Ebene sowie anhand von Originaltexten und deren Interpretation. Zahlreiche Abbildungen und Übersichten veranschaulichen die Inhalte zusätzlich. Eine unverzichtbare Basislektüre für Studierende aller geisteswissenschaftlichen Fachrichtungen!
Dogmatik I: Die Wirklichkeit Gottes
Authors: Joest Wilfried
Published: November 2021

Wilfried Joests klassisches Lehrbuch wurde von Johannes von Lüpke grundlegend überarbeitet. Es erläutert alle Hauptthemen der evangelischen Dogmatik und gibt die zugehörigen theologiegeschichtlichen Informationen.
Das Buch führt in die verschiedenen Positionen der neueren und gegenwärtigen theologischen Diskussion ein und setzt sich mit ihnen kritisch auseinander.
Der erste Band der „Dogmatik“ fokussiert auf Gott, Christus und den Heiligen Geist. Der zweite Band beschreibt den „Weg Gottes mit den Menschen“. Die beiden Bände können unabhängig voneinander gelesen werden.
Volkswirtschaftslehre
Authors: Altmann Jörn
Published: November 2021

Urteile zu diesem Buch:
"Hervorragend! Selten wird in akademischer Literatur mit so viel Praxisnähe und Esprit versucht, komplexeste Inhalte zu vermitteln. Der Autor versteht es, etwas zu verstehen zu geben. Selten war Volkswirtschaftslehre so bündig und plastisch."
"Altmann hat eine Begabung, die nicht viele ihr eigen nennen können: Er kann Fachbücher schreiben, die man gerne bis zum Ende liest."
"Mit diesem Lehrbuch ist dem Autor ein beachtlicher Wurf gelungen. Er führt den Leser bis hin zu vergleichsweise komplexen wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Zusammenhängen, ohne fachspezifische Kenntnisse vorauszusetzen. Obgleich damit das gesamte begriffliche Instrumentarium im Text erläutert werden muss, liest sich dieses Buch bemerkenswert leicht. Geschickt werden immer wieder aktuelle Bezüge hergestellt, sorgsam geht der Verfasser mit unabdingbaren formalen Ableitungen um. Alle zentralen Gebiete der VWL werden didaktisch überzeugend aufbereitet."
Einführung in die griechische Tragödie
Authors: Latacz Joachim
Published: November 2021

Auf der Grundlage der neueren und neuesten fachwissenschaftlichen Forschung werden in leicht verständlicher, jedoch dichter Diktion dargestellt: (1) Entstehung und Funktionsweise des (in Griechenland erfundenen) Theaters - (2) die Entstehung der Tragödie als Theatergattung - (3) die Frühentwicklung der Tragödie zwischen rund 550 und 480 v. Chr. - (4) die drei großen Tragiker Athens: Aischylos, Sophokles und Euripides (Leben, Werk, Textüberlieferung, Vorstellung aller erhaltenen Tragödien mit Interpretation, Zeitbezug, Funktion der Stücke für die Gemeinschaft der Bürger Athens etc.) - (5) Skizze der Nachgeschichte der klassischen griechischen Tragödie bis in unsere Zeit.
Das Buch eignet sich sowohl als Einführungswerk wie als Nachschlagewerk (Sachindex). Weiterführende Literatur wird im Anhang angegeben und kurz charakterisiert.