bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Epidemiology of Ocular Injuries Related to Toy Guns in Pediatric Patients From 2000 to 2019
Authors: Oydanich Marko , Uppuluri Aditya , Zarbin Marco A. , Bhagat Neelakshi
Published: May 2022

The popularity of toy guns among children is a growing public health concern due to reports of ocular injury. Most ocular injuries caused by toy guns occur in children younger than 10 years and at home. Dissemination of this information to parents and pediatricians is important to formulate safety measures.

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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus
. 2022;59(3):e29–e31.]
Acanthamoeba
Keratitis After Corneal Refractive Surgery: A Case Series and Literature Review
Authors: Lu Nan-Ji , Kang Qian , Ní Dhubhghaill Sorcha
Published: May 2022

PURPOSE:

To report three cases with
Acanthamoeba
keratitis after laser vision correction and their treatment course and outcomes, and to compare these with the existing literature.

METHODS:

Case series and literature review.

RESULTS:

Three eyes of three patients presented with
Acanthamoeba
keratitis after laser vision correction and were treated with a high concentration of anti-amoebic medication after a timely diagnosis. In the first case, which occurred after laser in situ keratomileusis, there was an excellent recovery 1 month after treatment. In the second case, the uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) after laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy (LASEK) returned to 8/20 after similar anti-amoebic treatment, but for a period of 4 months. Despite using the same treatment regimen, the third case of
Acanthamoeba
keratitis after LASEK required a penetrating keratoplasty. This was deemed necessary because the cornea was completely infiltrated. There was no recurrence of the infection and the UDVA achieved 6 months postoperatively was 4/20.

CONCLUSIONS:

Early diagnosis and standardized postoperative management is the top priority in
Acanthamoeba
keratitis after laser vision correction. Glucocorticoids should stop when the infection is suspected and
Acanthamoeba
keratitis should always be considered, particularly when pain is severe and standard antibiotics fail. Intensive anti-amoebic treatment in the early period and judicious use of penetrating keratoplasty in
Acanthamoeba
keratitis after laser vision correction may benefit prognosis.

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Journal of Refractive Surgery Case Reports.
2022;2(2):e32–e37.]
Reconsider phase reconstruction in signals with dynamic periodicity from the modern signal processing perspective
Authors: Alian Aymen , Lo Yu-Lun , Shelley Kirk , Wu Hau-Tieng
Published: May 2022

Phase is the most fundamental physical quantity when we study an oscillatory time series. There have been many tools aiming to estimate phase, and most of them are developed based on the analytic function model. Unfortunately, these analytic function model based tools might be limited in handling modern signals with intrinsic nonstartionary structure, for example, biomedical signals composed of multiple oscillatory components, each with time-varying frequency, amplitude, and non-sinusoidal oscillation. There are several consequences of such limitation, and we specifically focus on the one that phases estimated from signals simultaneously recorded from different sensors for the same physiological system from the same subject might be different. This fact might challenge reproducibility, communication, and scientific interpretation. Thus, we need a standardized approach with theoretical support over a unified model. In this paper, after summarizing existing models for phase and discussing the main challenge caused by the above-mentioned intrinsic nonstartionary structure, we introduce the adaptive non-harmonic model (ANHM), provide a definition of phase called fundamental phase, which is a vector-valued function describing the dynamics of all oscillatory components in the signal, and suggest a time-varying bandpass filter (tvBPF) scheme based on time-frequency analysis tools to estimate the fundamental phase. The proposed approach is validated with a simulated database and a real-world database with experts' labels, and it is applied to two real-world databases, each of which has biomedical signals recorded from different sensors, to show how to standardize the definition of phase in the real-world experimental environment. We report that the phase describing a physiological system, if properly modeled and extracted, is immune to the selected sensor for that system, while other approaches might fail. In conclusion, the proposed approach resolves the above-mentioned scientific challenge. We expect its scientific impact on a broad range of applications.
Thermalization of a rarefied gas with total energy conservation: Existence, hypocoercivity, macroscopic limit
Authors: Favre Gianluca , Pirner Marlies , Schmeiser Christian
Published: May 2022

The thermalization of a gas towards a Maxwellian velocity distribution with the background temperature is described by a kinetic relaxation model. The sum of the kinetic energy of the gas and the thermal energy of the background are conserved, and the heat flow in the background is governed by the Fourier law.

For the coupled nonlinear system of the kinetic and the heat equation, existence of solutions is proved on the one-dimensional torus. Spectral stability of the equilibrium is shown on the torus in arbitrary dimensions by hypocoercivity methods. The macroscopic limit towards a nonlinear cross-diffusion problem is carried out formally.
Core Guiding Principles for Applied Practice in Prevention, Identification, and Restoration
Authors: Richie-Zavaleta Arduizur Carli , Bekmuratova Sarbinaz , Pray Meredyth C. , Saylor Marjorie
Published: May 2022

Human trafficking is a public health predicament, yet current anti-trafficking efforts are limited. Thus, this chapter examines exemplary local efforts across the United States. These highlighted programs provide examples of best-practice, sustainability, multidisciplinary collaboration, and other victim-centered practices. Additionally, a public health theoretical prevention framework is applied in order to provide a deeper understanding of the different stages of trafficking, namely recruitment, identification, and recovery. Applying the preventive framework to the three stages of trafficking creates a deeper comprehension of the issue at hand. Furthermore, this chapter proposes core guiding principles that include evidenced-base approaches to cater to the needs of survivors, the sustainability of programs, and uniformity across the country among anti-trafficking efforts among others. Future recommendations include the development of evidence-based trainings for multiple disciplines that are yet included in the prevention, identification, and recovery of victims of human trafficking.
Civil Society Engagement and Prevention of Human Trafficking
Authors: Imamoglu Saadet Ulasoglu
Published: May 2022

The issue of human trafficking has received a substantial amount of attention in recent years. Growing global concern around this grave crime has led the international community to develop a comprehensive framework for the global fight against it. One important aspect of this framework is to prevent trafficking from occurring and thus save the vulnerable from being exploited. To this end, it is essential to identify conditions that promote the achievement of strong preventative strategies. While recent reports on anti-trafficking efforts of countries have stressed the significant role of civil society in assisting governments to prevent human trafficking, the number of quantitative studies that examine this relationship has remained limited. To fill this gap, this chapter investigates empirically whether civil society participation reinforces governments' efforts to prevent trafficking. Based on the data for 165 countries over the period from 2003 to 2015, this chapter presents evidence that countries with strong civil society engagement take effective measures to prevent trafficking.
Promoting Awareness of Human Trafficking Through Innovative Educational Technology Using the Holocaust as Historical Reference
Authors: Dickenson Virginia
Published: May 2022

In the face of increasing globalization, there is the growth of complex worldwide socio-economic, cultural, and political issues impacting the health of vulnerable groups. Efforts in strategic global destabilization and increases of genocidal efforts are argued to have contributed and continue to contribute to increases in human trafficking of both children and adults including organ trafficking. Common victims of trafficking are populations deemed undesirable or unworthy at large, often defined by physical or mental conditions, race and ethnicity, and gender. Trafficking of women and children is a common outcome of any genocidal effort. Within this chapter, the Holocaust, the most glaring genocide event, provides a framework for exploring current situations of genocide, its correlation and effect on human trafficking, and the resulting impacts on modern healthcare providers and nurse educators and the need to continue to spotlight these issues.
The Role of Intellectual Humility in Leadership and Promoting Workplace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belongingness
Authors: Hendy Nhung T.
Published: May 2022

Intellectual humility is an underused concept in leadership and management. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has elevated the role of humility in leadership and human resource management practices in terms of building an engaging, diverse, and inclusive workplace. One reason for the low engagement level among U.S. employees based on a recent Gallup annual survey is the perceived lack of intellectual humility among leaders and managers alike, which subsequently inhibits the initiation and utilization of shared leadership in teams. In addition, disengaged employees were found to be less likely to display honesty and humility in their interactions with others, suggesting a workplace culture of destructive disagreement and distrust. This chapter provides an evidence-based discussion about the need for leaders to adopt and foster intellectual humility to effectively manage their work groups to improve talent retention, employee engagement, and building an organizational culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingness.
Empowering Arkansas Minority Groups
Authors: Fuller Frank Robert , Smith II Howard C.
Published: May 2022

This chapter presents an overview of the various challenges to overcoming racial disparities of minority groups in Arkansas. This chapter focuses on the efforts that have gone into education, lack of funding, discrimination, racial disparities, and the justice system through guidelines and reform both at the state and federal levels. Recommendations for policy reform will benefit the minority groups of Arkansas. Arkansas' minority groups are chosen for this chapter because Arkansans, often, out of all the states in the South, have traditionally failed to benefit from access to privileged groups, political elites, and the programs that would lift them from despair so that they may have access to those programs and institutions that would enable them to lead more productive lives.
Designing Transformative Service-Learning
Authors: Lyon Melissa Lynn , Sikes Kathy L. , Clayton Patti H. , Bringle Robert G.
Published: May 2022

Leveraging the pandemic as a “portal” requires individuals and communities to examine the causes and consequences of multiple interlinked sources of trauma, to embrace the opportunity thereby presented to reframe perspectives and practices, and to deepen the empathic and caring nature of their ways of knowing and being. Service-learning, which has great potential in this context but is underutilized in higher education, can generate such transformational learning outcomes. Designing service-learning must be informed by the realities of trauma and oriented toward growth and change if it is to be used as a means for transformation. This chapter draws upon the frameworks of healing-centered engagement (HCE) and mindfulness to inform the design of transformational service-learning. The implications of HCE and mindfulness are explored in four design domains: critical reflection, civic learning, partnerships, and community change.
Turkish Teachers' Experiences About the Transition From Online Learning to Face-to-Face Classes During COVID-19
Authors: Bezen Sevim , Demirkasımoğlu Nihan
Published: May 2022

This research aimed to examine the translation process from online learning to face-to-face education for about two years from the perspective of teachers. It was designed as phenomenological qualitative research with the participation of 16 Turkish high school teachers. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, and content analysis was used in data analysis. Results revealed that teachers perceived the online learning process as inefficient, and it has negative reflections on face-to-face education. It has been determined that students have communication, social development, and motivation problems. Students' learning losses were emphasized. In this context, to reduce the adverse effects that emerged after this extraordinary period and to ensure the continuity of the education, cooperation with the families and make-up trainings should be considered to support students' learning speeds and needs.
A Model for Motivation-Driven Assignment Design
Authors: Andrews Sharon K. , Crawford Caroline M.
Published: May 2022

Motivation and engagement of students within online courses is at the forefront of impediments to student success. Instructional efforts at recognizing and distinguishing both highly and lowly motivated students are typically undertaken by the engaged and motivated instructor. However, within many non-education-housed curricula efforts, instructional influences upon motivation and engagement are not explicitly designed into the course's instructional methods, in particular within the design of class assignments. This chapter will address this concern and present a model for motivation-driven assignment design along with a quick-guide for simplicity of use among non-education faculty. The model is designed to support varying motivation levels of students through enabling multiple paths for students to self-direct their learning. This model reflects the recognition of varying motivation levels of students and is supportive of student-directed learning within the engineering classroom, particularly the online classroom.
Social Action Literacy for Elementary Teachers
Authors: Woodcock Christine A.
Published: May 2022

This qualitative action research project follows a case study format as a means of exploring critical literacy and the design of social action curricula in graduate coursework for elementary teachers. Teachers created social action literacy units (SALUs), which each consisted of five lesson plans focused on literacy components, accompanied by a two-page rationale for the curriculum. The following research questions emerged: What are the edgy issues of our time, and how do we tackle them? Findings revealed two major trends. First, analysis indicated that the environment/climate change was the most frequently identified topic for teachers' projects, followed by poverty and racism. Second, results indicated that the act of crafting their own SALUs provided the teachers with a sense of control and ownership in how they approached literacy instruction and critical engagement with tough topics, which helped to ease any fears associated with edgy teaching. Practical suggestions are provided, including topics, lesson ideas, and lists of children's literature.
A relevância da escrita e a oficialização do uso da língua portuguesa na documentação régia de Portugal no tempo de D. Dinis (1279-1325)
Authors: Sousa Cleusa Teixeira de
Published: May 2022

O principal objetivo desse artigo consiste em promover uma reflexão acerca da relevância da oficialização da língua portuguesa na documentação régia da administração de D. Dinis, como uma das principais estratégias de fortalecimento do poder da coroa lusitana nesse período. Visto que Frei Francisco Brandão em Monarquia Lusitana, emite destaque à ação do rei de ordenar a tradução de diversas obras em outras línguas ao português e ao interesse dionisino de enriquecer a língua vulgar e seu uso em Portugal. Esse monarca assumiu o reino num período conturbado para a coroa portuguesa, visto que seu genitor havia descumprido alguns acordos com o poder eclesiástico em benefício da coroa e territorialidade lusitana. Deste modo lhe restara reestabelecer a paz e animosidade com o poder espiritual e tirar o reino do interdito papal, bem como inspirar confiabilidade e segurança à sociedade de seu tempo. O modo administrativo e diplomático dionisino o conduziu à criação de uma identidade que possibilitasse a unicidade entre os portugueses. Destarte, os fios das relações que se amarram e dão forma as ações governamentais de D. Dinis, abrem caminhos para evidenciarmos a existência de um processo de identificação nacional, constituído por meio da instituição do português como língua oficial dos registros da documentação régia, delimitação das fronteiras e busca efetiva da autonomia régia, nos âmbitos político e econômico.
Assessment of a Virtual Educational Program on Health Professional Students’ Vaccine Knowledge, Attitudes, and Confidence Managing Patient Hesitancy
Authors: Skoy Elizabeth , Dybsand Lauren , Hall Kylie , Carson Paul
Published: May 2022

Background:

Health professionals are cited as the most trusted source for vaccine information, even among the unvaccinated. Research suggests that health professional educational programs lack training and education related to vaccine safety and addressing vaccine-hesitant patients and caregivers. Education for health professional students has been shown to impact knowledge, individual hesitancy, and confidence in ability to address patient vaccine hesitancy.

Methods:

A virtual educational program was developed and delivered to pharmacy, nursing, and medical students to impact vaccine-related knowledge, hesitant attitudes, and confidence in addressing vaccine-related topics with patients and caregivers. A survey was delivered before and after the training to identify the educational impact.

Results:

In total, 8 nursing programs, 1 school of pharmacy, and 1 medical school participated in the program. There was a significant (P < 0.05) increase in confidence and knowledge for pharmacy, nursing, and medical students. There was a significant (P < 0.05) decrease in vaccine-hesitant attitudes among nursing students. Overall satisfaction with the program was high, with 92% of students stating they would recommend the virtual educational program.

Conclusions:

A virtual education program designed for multiple health professional disciplines increased student knowledge, decreased individual hesitancy, and increased confidence in their ability to address patient vaccine hesitancy.
The Effects of a Multimedia Education on Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem among Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome
Authors: Ahmadi Zahra , Abolhassani Shahla , Hasheminia Alimohammad , Kheiri Soleiman
Published: May 2022

Background:

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is the first leading cause of death in the industrial world. It is associated with low self-esteem and self-efficacy. Given that patient education is a key role of nurses, this study sought to evaluate the effects of multimedia education on self-efficacy and self-esteem among patients with ACS.

Materials and Methods:

This randomized clinical trial was conducted in 2017 on 60 patients recruited from the two coronary care units of Hajar and Kashani hospitals, Shahrekord, Iran. Participants were randomly allocated to an intervention and a control group. The study intervention was a multimedia educational program. Data were collected before and 1 and 2 months after the intervention onset using a demographic questionnaire, the Cardiac Self-Efficacy Scale, and Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory. Data analyses were performed using repeated measures analysis of variance, t-test, Chi-square test, and Fisher's exact test.

Results:

The mean score of self-efficacy in the intervention group (F2 = 119.26, p < 0.001) and in the control group (F2 = 74.21, p < 0.001) significantly increased across the three measurement time points. The mean score of self-esteem in the intervention group significantly increased across the three measurement time points (F2 = 101.19, p < 0.001), while it remained significantly unchanged in the control group (F2 = 2.56, p = 0.086).

Conclusions:

Multimedia education is effective in significantly improving self-efficacy and self-esteem among patients with ACS. Therefore, nurses can use this strategy to improve these patients’ self-efficacy and self-esteem.
Primary Dural Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma as a Diagnostic Pitfall: Report of a Rare Presentation with Review of Literature
Authors: Singh Ritika , Chaturvedi Sujata , Pant Ishita , Singh Gurbachan
Published: May 2022

Primary central nervous system lymphomas (PCNSLs) account for 2%–3% of all primary brain tumors. Lymphomas arising from the dura, without brain and other systemic involvement, constitute a tiny fraction of this rare group. Most dural lymphomas present as dural-based masses and an acute presentation as a subdural hematoma is exceptional, with only five such cases reported previously in the literature. We present the case of a 65-year-old female who was admitted with complaints of slurring of speech, visual disturbances, and reduced appetite for 2 days. Computerized tomography scan showed a crescentic hyperdense area in the left fronto-temporo-parietal region with no bony or extracranial involvement suggestive of acute subdural hematoma. There was a history of a similar episode 3 months back, wherein she was operated upon and followed up conservatively. Craniotomy for drainage was performed, and histopathology revealed a non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Primary lymphoma of the dura is a rare subtype of PCNSL. This case is being reported for its unusual presentation as a common entity-an acute subdural hematoma.
Stress and Burden among Caregivers of Persons with Bipolar Affective Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic in India
Authors: Sandya P. D. , Shetty Kannappa V. , Jaise Jithin , Manikappa Sanjeev Kumar , Pai Nagesh Brahmavar
Published: May 2022

Introduction:

Bipolar affective disorder (BPAD) is a severe mental illness causing significant problems in the lives of individuals with the disorder and those who care for them as well are. Most of the time people with mental illness are taken care of by mental health professionals, while little priority is given to their caregivers. There are numerous studies in India attempting to understand the impact of illness on caregivers and the problems faced by the caregivers of persons with BPAD.

Methods:

The study aimed to assess the family caregivers' stress and burden among caregivers of persons with BPAD at a tertiary care center in Dharwad, India. Descriptive research design and simple random sampling was used for recruiting 50 samples. Apart from sociodemographic schedule, burden assessment scale and perceived stress scale (PSS) were used for data collection.

Results:

The mean age of caregivers was 44.76 years. The average duration of illness of the patients was 9.80 years and their mean annual income was 35,500 rupees reported in the study. The mean score of impact of wellbeing subscale was higher (11.34) when compared with other sub scales of the burden assessment scale, and the overall score of burden assessment scale (31.82) indicated high levels of burden. PSS mean was 21.44, indicating high stress levels.

Conclusion:

The study concludes that burden and perceived stress were elevated among the caregivers of people with BPAD during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Count Regression Model to Predict Spousal Harms in Tamil Nadu
Authors: Varghese Elizabeth , Bhaskar Adhin , Ponnuraja Chinnaiyan
Published: May 2022

Introduction:

Violence against women is becoming more prevalent over the world, particularly in India. Assessing the causes of violence in community will aid in planning supports for victims. This study aimed to compare the performance of various regression models for count data and focused on choosing appropriate count regression model to identify factors related with the number of domestic violence experienced by young married women.

Methods:

Data for this study were retrieved from “The Youth in India: Situation and Needs Study.” The current study took the data of 1495 married women in Tamil Nadu. Factors associated with physical violence considered for the study were place of residence, age of husband and wife, education of husband and wife, dowry, miscarriage, abortion, and marriage type. Ordinary least square, Poisson regression, and negative binomial regression models were fitted for the data, and the best fitted model was identified using Akaike information criterion (AIC) and Bayesian information criterion (BIC).

Results:

Proportion of married women who have perpetrated any forms of physical violence was 30.8%. Among the fitted models, negative binomial regression model (AIC = 3020.621, BIC = 3079.030) was found to be the best model to predict violence. Significant factors identified were type of residence, marriage type, education of wife and spouse, miscarriage, and abortion.

Conclusion:

To tackle this public health issue, multisectoral approaches such as boosting literacy, raising awareness about legal assistance, and monitoring victims of violence at primary health facilities should be implemented. Comprehensive model testing is highly suggested for determining the best acceptable analytic model when dependent variable being studied comprises count data.
Comparison of the Performance of Machine Learning-based Algorithms for Predicting Depression and Anxiety among University Students in Bangladesh
Authors: Nayan Md. Iqbal Hossain , Uddin M. Sheikh Giash , Hossain Md. Ismail , Alam Md. Mohibul , Zinnia Maliha Afroj , Haq Iqramul , Rahman Md. Moshiur , Ria Rejwana , Haq Methun Md. Injamul
Published: May 2022

Introduction:

The purpose of this research was to predict mental illness among university students using various machine learning (ML) algorithms.

Methods:

A structured questionnaire-based online survey was conducted on 2121 university students (private and public) living in Bangladesh. After obtaining informed consent, the participants completed a web-based survey examining sociodemographic variables and behavioral tests (including the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) scale and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment-7 scale). This study applied six well-known ML algorithms, namely logistic regression, random forest (RF), support vector machine (SVM), linear discriminate analysis, K-nearest neighbors, Naïve Bayes, and which were used to predict mental illness among university students from Dhaka city in Bangladesh.

Results:

Of the 2121 eligible respondents, 45% were male and 55% were female, and approximately 76.9% were 21–25 years old. The prevalence of severe depression and severe anxiety was higher for women than for men. Based on various performance parameters, the results of the accuracy assessment showed that RF outperformed other models for the prediction of depression (89% accuracy), while SVM provided the best result than other models for the prediction of anxiety (91.49% accuracy).

Conclusion:

Based on these findings, we recommend that the RF algorithm and the SVM algorithm were more moderate than any other ML algorithm used in this study to predict the mental health status of university students in Bangladesh (depression and anxiety, respectively). Finally, this study proposes to apply RF and SVM classification when the prediction of mental illness status is the core interest.
Вещественное отображение Плюккера-Клейна
Authors: Krasnov Vyacheslav Alekseevich
Published: May 2022

Рассматривается обобщенное отображение Плюккера-Клейна множества вещественных отмеченных биквадрик во множество вещественных куммеровых многообразий. Находится необходимое и достаточное условие на вещественную отмеченную биквадрику для того, чтобы соответствующее вещественное куммерово многообразие было изоморфно вещественному куммерову многообразию вещественного якобиана двулистного накрытия пучка квадрик, проходящих через данную биквадрику. Кроме того, приводится деформационная классификация вещественного отображения Плюккера-Клейна.
Библиография: 35 наименований.
Новые оценки коротких сумм Клоостермана с весами
Authors: Semenova Natalia Kirillovna
Published: May 2022

В статье получена новая оценка короткой суммы Клоостермана по простому модулю с весом. Ее вывод опирается на метод А. А. Карацубы (1993-1995 гг.) оценок неполных сумм Клоостермана и его модификацию, предложенную Ж. Бургейном и М. З. Гараевым (2014 г.). Доказанные в работе теоремы уточняют результаты, полученные ранее М. А. Королeвым (2010 г.).
Библиография: 16 наименований.
The Influence of Nationality and Socio-demographic Factors on Urban Slum Dwellers’ Threat Appraisal, Awareness, and Protective Practices against COVID-19 in Thailand
Authors: Nguyen Thi Phuoc Lai , Pattanasri Siwarat
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to analyze the influence of ethnicity and other demographic and social factors on urban slum dwellers’ threat appraisal, awareness, and protective practices against COVID-19. It was conducted via 20 semi-structured interviews and 453 questionnaires for different ethnic groups from Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia in the slum communities of Khlong Toei, Bangkok—the largest slum in Thailand. A phenomenological approach was used to analyze the semi-structured interviews to understand dwellers’ lived experiences and behaviors regarding COVID-19. The questionnaire data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a multiple regression model. The main findings in this study were that age (elderly people), gender (female), nationality (foreign migrant groups), and type of residential occupancy (living in unoccupied spaces, under tollways, and by railroads) were significant risk factors for vulnerability to COVID-19. Type of residential occupancy and occupation (daily wage workers) were risk factors for severity of COVID-19. Higher education and female gender were factors influencing COVID-19 awareness in all ethnic groups; women tended to practice COVID-19 protection guidelines better than men. Foreign ethnic groups and daily wage workers also performed better in COVID-19 protection practices than other groups. This study appeals for urgent intervention and special assistance from development organizations, the government, and society to ensure slum communities’ access to clean water, sanitation, and health care, using dwellers’ sociodemographic characteristics and ethnicity to help enhance their threat appraisal capacity and coping strategies with regard to the pandemic.
La construcción de un nuevo Derecho Ambiental
Authors: Cafferatta Néstor A.
Published: May 2022

El derecho ambiental es un “signo de nuestra era” ( JORDANO FRAGA). Es un derecho joven, que presenta una matriz revolucionaria, atípica, y huérfano de los casilleros clásicos del derecho. Es un derecho autónomo a la par que heterónomo. Un derecho transversal, “horizontal”, invasor, un nuevo derecho. “Herético, mutante y descodificante” (LORENZETTI). Tiene dos rostros. Es dual, bicéfalo o bifronte. Posee dos caras: “una que mira al pasado y otra hacia el futuro” (ALENZA). Es el “motor de cambio” de una nueva cultura jurídica. Es un derecho de incidencia colectiva, de pertenencia comunitaria, referido al bien colectivo ambiente. Es un derecho de los vulnerables, que iguala desiguales (que protege especialmente, a la naturaleza, un bien común escaso, en virtual colapso).

La pandemia COVID 19, una zoonosis, el “cisne negro ambiental” (LORENZETTI), que afecta de manera severa, por estas horas a la humanidad planetaria, plantea un enorme desafío o reto por demandas sociales de transformación, a la especialidad. Es necesario, en este contexto de emergencia sanitaria y de la salud pública, dar respuesta urgente a estos mega- problemas. El derecho ambiental no es un “convidado de piedra” de la pandemia.

Así, debemos repensar la caja de herramientas jurídicas que dispone el derecho en general, y en particular, del derecho ambiental, sobre la base de los principios del derecho ambiental, de precaución, prevención, equidad intergeneracional y responsabilidad, en defensa del funcionamiento y sostenibilidad de los ecosistemas, un enfoque eco céntrico o sistémico, dejando de lado el enfoque antropocéntrico o dominial clásico de base individualista, jerarquizar los principios y valores ambientales, frente al peligro de daño grave o irreversible, aun frente a la falta de certeza científica absoluta (principio precautorio), dando cabida al moderno principio de “in dubio pro natura”, para anticipar las barreras de defensa del ambiente, y evitar el deterioro ambiental, causante de estas zoonosis, que se repiten de manera crónica, en estos últimos cien años (SARS, MERS, ÉBOLA, GRIPE A, INFLUENZA entre otras epidemias).

Se destaca que el neo constitucionalismo de este tiempo (y el Derecho Privado Constitucional), da nacimiento a un derecho más alto, dotado de fuerza vinculante incluso para el legislador, cuya unidad radica en la Constitución, en un conjunto de principios y valores superiores (ZAGREBELSKY), del surgimiento de fenómenos de cambios copernicanos en la materia, de una jurisprudencia ambiental adoptada por los Superiores Tribunales de Justicia en el Derecho Comparado –en especial en los litigios climáticos- cargada de principios, y del papel activo del juez, en la defensa del ambiente.
The sealing mechanism of radial lip seals: A numerical study of the tangential distortion of the sealing edge
Authors:   University of Stuttgart – Institute of Machine Components, Stuttgart, Germany, Grün Jeremias , Feldmeth Simon ,   University of Stuttgart – Institute of Machine Components, Stuttgart, Germany, Bauer Frank ,   University of Stuttgart – Institute of Machine Components, Stuttgart, Germany
Published: May 2022

The sealing behaviour of elastomeric radial lip seals is essentially affected by the sealing mechanism in the contact area between the sealing edge and the shaft surface. The relative motion between radial lip seal and shaft deforms the sealing edge tangentially in the circumferential direction. This mechanical deformation is considered essential for the sealing mechanism. In this study, a numerical approach is employed to simulate this deformation. A three-dimensional multiscale model serves this purpose. The radial lip seal geometry is described on the macro-scale. On the micro-scale, an artificial rough surface with a stochastic roughness distribution is applied to an ideal sealing edge surface. A new meshing algorithm is used to discretise different sealing edge surfaces and automatically generates structured hexahedral meshes of the sealing edges. Mesh transitions connect the resulting finely meshed sealing edge to the coarsely meshed global macro-scale mesh of the radial lip seal. The paper introduces the modelling method used to simulate the deformation of radial lip seals. Results are presented and discussed with reference to the sealing behaviour. This contributes to a better understanding of the sealing mechanism of radial lip seals. Keywords: radial lip seal, finite element analysis, surface roughness, elastic deformation, elastomers.
Technical Note for A Dataset Of Electric School Bus Adoption In The United States
Authors: Lazer Leah , Freehafer Lydia
Published: May 2022

This technical note describes the methods used to create a dataset that tracks electric school bus (ESB) adoption across the United States. The dataset tracks the number of “committed” ESBs at the school district level, as well as details about individual buses, including bus manufacturer and funding source(s). It also contains school district socio-economic characteristics like poverty rates and racial composition, to enable wider analysis including whether the transition to ESBs is happening equitably.
Pengaruh Minat Terhadap Hasil Belajar Matematika Siswa dengan Aktivitas Belajar Sebagai Variabel Intervening
Authors: Rina  , Herna  , Nur Fahri Tadjuddin
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini adalah penelitian ex-post facto yang bersifat kausalitas (causal comparative research). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah minat belajar mempunyai pengaruh terhadap hasil belajar matematika siswa kelas XI IIS SMA Negeri 1 Alu Kabupaten Polewali Mandar melalui aktivitas belajar (aktivitas belajar sebagai variabel intervening). Hal ini dikarenakan minat belajar, aktivitas belajar, serta hasil belajar adalah tiga hal krusial dalam pembelajaran matematika. Populasi  pada penelitian ini adalah seluruh peserta didik kelas XI IIS SMA Negeri 1 Alu tahun pelajaran 2020/2021 yang terdiri dari dua kelas dengan sampling jenuh sebagai teknik pengambilan sampel. Pengumpulan data menggunakan instrumen angket minat belajar, angket aktivitas belajar, dan tes hasil belajar matematika. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan statistika deskriptif dan inferensial yang meliputi uji t, koefisien determinasi (nilai R2), serta analisis jalur dengan uji normalitas dan uji linearitas sebagai uji prasyarat. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data, disimpulkan bahwa minat belajar berpengaruh secara tidak langsung terhadap hasil belajar matematika melalui aktivitas belajar siswa kelas XI IIS SMA Negeri 1 Alu.
Micromanaging Behaviour and Employee Productivity in SMEs in Rivers State
Authors: Ndidi Amadi Martins , Edwinah Amah , Friday Okocha Belemenanya
Published: May 2022

Companies are always needing an individual to lead/manage its employees. However, some managers have been known to want to direct and control every move/task performed by their subordinates (known as micromanagement), which creates a sense of insecurity and disengagement among the employees. Employee morale and employee turnover were adopted as measures of productivity in this study. A critical review of extant literature revealed a nexus between micromanaging behaviour and employee productivity. Micromanagement, it was found, is not all negative; under certain instances and settings, it can be beneficial. It can be advantageous to a company if it is done correctly. Accordingly, managers must be aware of their employees’ performance and attitudes, but this must be done in a non-critical manner. Furthermore, it was recommended that entrepreneurs ought to: refrain from meddling in the middle of their employees’ work by assigning tasks based on their employees’ strong suits; trust their team; consider what knowledge and resources an employee would require to do delegated duties on their own, and instead of completing the job for them, focus on obtaining them that information. Instead than focusing on the process itself, think about the outcomes you want to see at the end of the project. describe the assignment’s end goal and then inquire as to how your employee would approach the problem; and enable their staff to make mistakes.
Awareness of Vulnerability of Communities on Natural Disaster & Psychosocial Services of the Local Government Units in the Province of Albay, Philippines
Authors:   Bicol Unversity, Belardo Sipronio
Published: May 2022

This study investigated the awareness of respondents on the vulnerability of the communities on natural disasters in the province of Albay, the experiences of the community, means of public information, professional experts, and psychosocial services offered by different Local Government Units (LGUs). The study used nonprobability sampling to identify the person in authority in the provincial level. Data from the initial interview were used to pinpoint the participants from the Municipal Social Welfare and Development (MSWD) office, Rural Health Unit (RHU), and Office of the Mayor of the different LGUs for the Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Out of the FGD, communities and families were identified for validation of outcomes. Recall interview was utilized to gather information rooted from phenomenological experience on natural disasters, specifically Typhoon Reming (Typhoon Durian) and Mayon Volcano eruptions. Respondents came from the most affected communities in Ligao, Legazpi, Tabaco, Daraga, Camalig, Guinobatan, Polangui, and Sto. Domingo. The study revealed that some of those affected by the disaster experienced signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Data showed the need for more experts in post-disaster recovery and mental health to make intervention activities, like psychological first aid and debriefing. The study concluded that communities surrounding Mayon Volcano and areas located in the east coast of the province are highly vulnerable to natural disasters, specifically eruption, and storm surge. There is also a shortage of professionals in the LGUs who are engaged in psychosocial concerns. Opening permanent positions in the LGUs, retraining and upgrading of practicing professionals, strong linkages with academic institutions; other government agencies—such as the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and Department of Education (DepEd)—and NGOs; and opening and promoting degree programs nursing, psychology, social work, human services, and guidance and counselling are recommended to supplement the need for professional experts.
Bicol University College of Nursing Vision, Mission, Goal, and Objectives: Awareness, Dissemination, and Attainment
Authors:   Bicol Unversity, Rañeses Maria Della C.
Published: May 2022

Bicol University College of Nursing’s (BUCN) vision, mission, goal, and objectives (VMGO) serve as a fundamental guide in its mandate for instruction, research, and extension, toward yielding world-class nurses. This study looked into stakeholders’ awareness of the BUCN VMGO, the college’s strategies towards its attainment, and possible enhancements towards its wider dissemination and greater assurance of attainment. This is a cross-sectional type of research which utilized a mix of sampling designs for selecting respondents—namely total enumeration for students; random sampling for BUCN administration, teaching, and non-teaching staff; and purposive sampling for parents, alumni, community, and linkages. Results show that stakeholders are highly aware of the BUCN VMGO due to wide dissemination through posters, flyers, IEC materials, and social media. The college’s strategies towards the attainment of its VMGO are seen to be well-practiced, most significant of which are ensuring a pool of highly qualified professors, distributing various VMGO info-dissemination materials, and promoting its personnel’s professional and personal development, and taking responsibility for students’ advancement. Areas for improvement include BUCN’s regular tracking of graduates, undertaking activities with institutional linkages and communities, encouraging students to join organizations and participate in their activities, and having parents and guardians commit to overseeing their children’s and wards’ academic standing. Summarily, it ca n be said that stakeholders are cognizant of BUCN’s VMGO, that BUCN implements effective strategies to realize its VMGO, and that different stakeholders have distinctive suggestions to help BUCN attain its vision and to improve the college in general.
Prevalence and Effect of Eye Exercises on Dry Eye Symptoms among People in the age Group of 35-37 Years
Authors: Paul Mini , AY Shanty
Published: May 2022

The present study aimed to assess the prevalence of dry eye symptoms among the age group of 35 – 75 years, and the effect of eye exercises on dry eye symptoms between experimental and control group. Quantitative approach with quasi experimental pre–test post–test control group design was used. Structured questionnaire was used for collecting base line data and structured interview schedule to assess the prevalence of dry eye symptoms. Two hundred people were selected for assessing its prevalence; from among them 40 samples with dry eye symptoms were taken and assigned equally to experimental and control group by non-probability purposive sampling technique. Post-test was done after two weeks. Data analysis was done by frequency, percentage, paired and unpaired‘t’ test. Analysis shows that 49.5 percent had mild, 47.5 percent samples had moderate and 3% had severe dry eye symptoms. Mean post–test score (8.85) is less than mean pre–test score (16) in the experimental group which indicates eye exercises are effective (p<0.05). Mean post–test score in experimental (8.85) and control group (19.65) shows that eye exercises reduce dry eye symptoms (p<0.05). There is a significant association between the selected baseline variables such as age, education, occupation, consumption of drugs, use of computer, use of eye wear and dry eye symptoms.
Lived Experiences of Graduating Nursing Students: A Phenomenological Focus Group Study
Authors: Ganapathy Meena , Palsane Vandana , Mathews Shailaja
Published: May 2022

Student nurses enter nursing as a novice with limited understanding of the profession; they learn skills in their four years. For all of them nursing education is a life transforming. The researchers were keen to understand the experiences associated with this transformation. Phenomenological focus group techniques with audio- and video-taped interviews were used to collect the data. The early counselling and guidance, constant mentoring by the same teachers in theory and practical learning and constant positive motivation, a generous amount of exposure to extra-curricular activities and strict student status have contributed to their positive outlook for future professional nursing. This study provides insights in understanding the experiences of student nurses and helps the nursing institutes to enhance positive experiences in their students.
Perception of Baccalaureate Nursing Students Towards Their Academic & Clinical Environment
Authors: Yadav Shashi , Verma Sheetal , Sharma Shivani , Kaur Shivpreet , Yadav Soniya , Sharma Surbhi , Pannu Sushila , Mehra Sweety , Yadav Sweta
Published: May 2022

Learning environment in nursing has been defined as everything that is happening in the classroom and clinical. The quality of an educational environment is indicative of the effectiveness of an educational programme on student learning, motivation and learning outcomes. The present study aimed to determine the perception of baccalaureate nursing students towards their educational environment. In this descriptive study 105 undergraduate nursing students at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh, Uttarakhand were enrolled using simple random sampling technique. The perceptions of nursing students to their educational environment were measured by using Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM) and Clinical Learning Environment Inventory (CLEI). Appropriate descriptive & inferential statistics was applied to compute the results. The DREEM mean score (127±28.75) indicated more positive perception of students towards their academic environment. Students’ perception of teachers (p= 0.014), academic self-perception (p=0.001), and perception of atmosphere (p=0.003) was found to be significantly associated with year of study. Similarly, year of study was found significantly associated with personalisation (p= 0.007), task orientation (p=0.013), innovation (p=0.002), individualisation (p=0.007) and student satisfaction (p=0.007) to clinical environment and learning. Work place assessment is crucial in improving the clinical teaching among nursing students.