bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Estudio de la epidemiología neurológica en Colombia a partir de información administrativa (ESENCIA). Resultados preliminares 2015-2017
Authors: Pinilla Monsalve Gabriel David , Vergara Aguilar Jean Paul , Machado Noguera Belen , Gutiérrez Baquero Julián , Cabezas Vargas Zaida , Bejarano Hernández Juliana
Published: October 2021

Introducción: con la transición demográfica y epidemiológica, se espera que la prevalencia de las patologías neurológicas aumente. En particular, Colombia no dispone de indicadores actualizados sobre la frecuencia de dichas enfermedades. Objetivo: determinar la prevalencia de 10 patologías neurológicas de relevancia (migraña, epilepsia, enfermedad de Alzheimer, ataque cerebrovascular isquémico y hemorrágico, enfermedad de Parkinson, esclerosis múltiple, miastenia gravis, meningitis, síndrome de Guillain-Barré y enfermedad de motoneurona) en pacientes con edad ≥15 años entre 2015-2017. Materiales y métodos: estudio de corte transversal a partir de fuentes administrativas, con base en los Registro Individuales de Prestación de Servicios (RIPS), consolidados por el Ministerio de Salud. Se analizaron las características sociodemográficas disponibles (sexo, grupo etario, régimen de salud, procedencia, etc.) y se ajustaron las prevalencias obtenidas según las distribuciones de la población mundial y nacional. Resultados: para el 2017, las prevalencias ajustadas a la distribución etaria mundial, por 100 000 habitantes, fueron: migraña 2170 (IC95 % 2164-2176); epilepsia 586 (IC95 % 583-589); enfermedad de Alzheimer 387 (IC95 % 384-389); ataque cerebrovascular 263 (IC95 % 260-265), específicamente, isquémico 136 (IC95 % 134-137) y hemorrágico 96 (IC95 % 95-98); enfermedad de Parkinson 91 (IC95 % 90-93), esclerosis múltiple 19 (IC95 % 18-19); miastenia gravis 11 (IC95% 11-11); meningitis 10 (IC95 % 9-10); síndrome de Guillain-Barré 9 (IC95 % 8-9); y enfermedad de motoneurona 6 (IC95 % 5-6). La mediana de variación 2015-2017 fue del 19,38%. Conclusión: Las patologías más prevalentes a nivel nacional, en orden de frecuencia, fueron migraña, epilepsia y enfermedad de Alzheimer.
Retos y avances en la vacunación contra COVID-19 en Latinoamérica y el Caribe
Authors: Dreser Anahí
Published: October 2021

La región de Latinoamérica y el Caribe (LAC) ha sido afectada severamente por la pandemia de COVID-19; la vacunación se suma a las intervenciones para hacer frente a esta grave crisis de salud pública. A la fecha, las autoridades sanitarias de numerosos países de la LAC han emitido autorización de emergencia para utilizar 6 vacunas distintas con eficacia y seguridad comprobadas, y varias vacunas más se encuentran en ensayos clínicos fase 3. Después de dos meses de iniciadas las campañas, la mayor parte de reacciones posteriores a la vacunación que se han reportado han sido leves o moderadas. No obstante, el avance en las campañas de vacunación ha sido muy desigual entre los países de LAC.  Entre los retos que se enfrentan en la región están: la insuficiente producción  global; debilidades de los sistemas de salud nacionales y la corrupción; así como la desconfianza sobre las vacunas, alimentada por la epidemia de desinformación.
Estilos de vida y cronotipo de estudiantes universitarios en Popayán-Colombia
Authors: Molano Tobar Nancy Janeth , Chalapud Narvaez Luz Marina , Molano Tobar Dolly Ximena
Published: October 2021

Introducción: la vida cambiante de los universitarios proporciona modificaciones en sus estilos de vida, esto influye en aspectos de salud, al igual que en la relación entre vigilia y sueño por sus actividades académicas, lo que denota una necesidad de ser estudiada, para orientar acciones de prevención de enfermedades a futuro. Objetivo: identificar la asociación entre los estilos de vida y el cronotipo de estudiantes universitarios en Popayán-Colombia. Métodos: estudio cuantitativo de tipo descriptivo correlacional de cohorte transversal, realizado en la ciudad de Popayán-Colombia en una Institución de Educación Superior durante el II periodo de 2017 y I del 2018, con una población de 342 universitarios, quienes cumplieron los criterios de inclusión como estar matriculados durante los periodos establecidos, asistir a las evaluaciones y firmar el consentimiento informado. Mediciones principales: variables antropométricas (peso y talla corporal, perímetro de cintura), presión arterial, cuestionario de estilos de vida PEPS-I, y cuestionario de Matutinidad-Vespertinidad De Horne y Östberg. Resultados: se evidenció moderada asociación entre los estilos de vida y el cronotipo de los estudiantes (r=0,593; p=0,000), no obstante, la edad y el sexo son variables claves para asociaciones altas para IMC (r=0,938; p=0,004) y perímetro de cintura (r=0858; p=0,000). Conclusión: Los estilos de vida inciden en el cronotipo de los estudiantes, planteándose la necesidad de generar campañas de prevención como de promoción de la salud en esta población.
Clima de seguridad del paciente en cuatro servicios quirúrgicos de Santander
Authors: Fonseca Mesa Dairon Alexander , Serpa Pérez Piedad Cecilia , Arias Botero Jose Hugo
Published: October 2021

Introducción: conocer la percepción del clima de seguridad al interior de los servicios quirúrgicos es una tarea importante para establecer acciones que reduzcan el riesgo de eventos adversos durante la atención del paciente. Objetivo: Caracterizar el clima de seguridad en los servicios quirúrgicos de cuatro instituciones de salud de Santander. Materiales y métodos: Estudio observacional de corte transversal. Se aplicó el instrumento Hospital Survey on Patient Safety. Los resultados se reportaron como los promedios de repuestas positivas y negativas. Se analizaron las características asociadas a las dimensiones con mayores puntajes de percepción negativa. Resultados: participaron 164 trabajadores. Las dimensiones con mayor percepción positiva fueron prácticas seguras (84 %), dotación de personal (83,2 %) y aprendizaje organizacional (78,4 %). Las dimensiones con percepción desfavorable fueron respuesta no punitiva al error (40,2 %), carga de trabajo (51,7 %), comunicación (54,3 %) y transiciones y transferencias entre servicios (58,1 %). Se encontró asociación entre una baja percepción en las transiciones y transferencias entre servicios con la contratación por prestación de servicios y con el cargo Médico Especialista y Anestesiólogo. Los bajos puntajes en comunicación se asociaron a la contratación gremial. No se encontraron factores asociados para las dimensiones respuesta no punitiva al error y carga de trabajo. Conclusiones: La percepción sobre clima seguridad en general es considerada positiva, aunque existen oportunidades de mejora. Los factores como tipo de contratación y cargo se asociaron a una percepción negativa de clima de seguridad. Los trabajadores se sienten juzgados al reportar eventos adversos.
Infección respiratoria aguda viral en dos instituciones del departamento de Boyacá, durante los años 2016-2017
Authors: Suescún Carrero Sandra Helena , Valdivieso Bohórquez Silvia Juliana , González Jiménez Nubia , Vargas Rodríguez Ledmar
Published: October 2021

Introducción: la infección por virus respiratorios es la causa más frecuente de consulta médica en el mundo. Puede asociarse con manifestaciones clínicas diversas, desde cuadros menores y auto limitados de la vía aérea superior hasta formas graves que comprometen la vía aérea inferior como la neumonía adquirida en la comunidad. Objetivo: determinar la prevalencia de infección por virus respiratorios en dos instituciones de Boyacá 2016-2017. Metodología: estudio de corte transversal. Se incluyeron las muestras de pacientes que fueron enviadas por dos unidades primarias generadoras de datos al programa de vigilancia centinela de virus respiratorios del departamento de Boyacá. Se realizó tamizaje por inmunofluorescencia indirecta para la detección de virus de influenza A y B, parainfluenza 1, 2 y 3, adenovirus, virus sincitial respiratorio y metapneumovirus. Resultados: se incluyeron 614 muestras. La positividad para virus fue 22,8 %. Los virus respiratorios más identificados fueron virus sincitial respiratorio 66,0 %, seguido por influenza 8,7 %, metaneumovirus 8,6 %, adenovirus 8,6 % y parainfluenza 8,1 %. Se presentó co-infección por dos virus en 7,7 % de las muestras. De los pacientes positivos, el 50,7 % correspondieron al sexo femenino y el 83,5 % eran menores de cinco años. Los datos clínicos más frecuentes fueron tos 89,2 %, fiebre 87,8 %, rinorrea 58,5 % y odinofagia 56,4 %. Conclusiones: la vigilancia desarrollada por el Laboratorio de Salud Pública de Boyacá contribuye al conocimiento de la circulación de agentes virales y es importante para iniciar las medidas de prevención, control y mitigación para disminuir el impacto de la infección respiratoria aguda en el departamento.
Interrupción voluntaria del embarazo en Latinoamérica, superando barreras
Authors: González Quitián Adriana Inés , Moreno López Diva Janneth , Grass Cuadros David Enrique
Published: October 2021

Introducción: el embarazo no planeado o no intencional y el aborto son situaciones que afectan la vida de mujeres a nivel mundial, sin distinción de etnia, edad, riqueza, o ubicación geográfica, sin embargo, tiene una mayor posibilidad de presentarse y generar consecuencias negativas en mujeres con ciertas determinantes sociales. Objetivo: mostrar el estado actual de la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo en países de Latinoamérica y del Caribe con énfasis en el reciente avance de la legislación argentina sucedido durante diciembre del 2020. Metodología: se realizó una búsqueda no estructurada de información sobre la legislación del aborto en países de Latinoamérica y del Caribe y se hizo una revisión de tema sobre aspectos actuales y relevantes de la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo. Conclusiones: es necesario que prestadores de servicios de salud y sociedad latinoamericana repasen las lecciones aprendidas de diferentes países sobre las consecuencias negativas para la salud de las mujeres y sus familias debido a las restricciones para acceder al aborto seguro. El mejoramiento de la calidad y las capacidades de los sistemas de salud en los países de bajos y medianos recursos, con mayor inversión e investigación en temas de salud sexual y reproductiva, resultará en la eliminación de barreras e inequidades en la prestación de atención médica a las mujeres, respetando sus derechos y autonomía.
Gestación y nacimiento de panendemia
Authors: Idrovo Alvaro Javier
Published: October 2021

Words are born, compete with each other, and some die, showing the language dynamics and the influence of historical contexts1. During 2020, the meaning of the word pandemic has been discussed and a new meaning has emerged2,3. Traditionally in epidemiology, “pandemic” was used when in a relatively short time, there was a widespread geographical distribution of a disease, including some countries and continents4, which contrasts with the moment when the World Health Organization decided to decree it for the COVID-19 pandemic. In this case, the criteria indicated by the classic epidemiological definition were met several days before the pandemic was declared. Even an intermediate step was to declare Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) understood as: “an extraordinary event which ‘constitute[s] a public health risk to other States through international spread of disease and…potentially require[s] a coordinated international response”5. In this way, potential panic was controlled, and the word pandemic was left for circumstances that require the maximum attention of all States, for a joint response, given its very high potential for disease and death.
Carga de enfermedad por lesiones de causas externas en Bucaramanga, Colombia 2017
Authors: Casadiegos Patiña Lina Fernanda , Esquiaqui Felipe Rafael Enrique , Serrano Díaz Gloria Yadira
Published: October 2021

Introducción: las lesiones por causa externa son uno de los principales problemas de salud pública en el mundo, y la metodología estandarizada de carga de enfermedad a través de los años de vida saludable perdidos (AVISAS) permite conocer el estado de salud poblacional y priorizar acciones. Objetivo: determinar la carga de enfermedad en términos de discapacidad y muerte como consecuencia de lesiones por causas externas en Bucaramanga, 2017. Diseño metodológico: estudio descriptivo de carga de la enfermedad. Se estimó los AVISAS producidos por LCE utilizando las bases de datos del Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadísticas, Sistema de Nacional de Vigilancia en Salud Pública y Registro Individual de la Prestación de Servicios de Salud, del año 2017, de la ciudad de Bucaramanga. Resultados: se estimó una carga global de enfermedad por LCE de 12,04 AVISAS por cada 1000 personas; 0,51 AVISAS atribuibles a discapacidad y 11,53 AVISAS, a mortalidad. Las agresiones y accidentes de tránsito (AT) son las dos principales LCE con mayor número de AVISAS. En la población de 5-59 años las agresiones y AT presentan AVISAS por mortalidad de mayor peso; los AT son la principal causa externa en la población de 60 a 79 años y la segunda en mayores de 80 años. Conclusiones: considerando que los AT fueron la causa externa con las más altas AVISAS atribuidas a mortalidad prematura, se recomienda implementar o intensificar estrategias de alto impacto que contribuyan a disminuir los AT.
Influencia de las redes de apoyo social en la evolución de la enfermedad de Alzheimer
Authors: Castiblanco Montañez Ruth , Ángel Camelo Lizeth Johanna , Díaz Gómez Juan Camilo , Martínez García Laura Fernanda , Moreno Giraldo Paula Daniela , Salamanca Zamora Valentina Milena
Published: October 2021

Introducción: el Alzheimer es la forma más común de demencia y una de las primeras causas de discapacidad. Objetivo: describir si en pacientes con Alzheimer el acompañamiento familiar, en comparación con el abandono, ralentiza la evolución de esta enfermedad. Metodología: revisión integrativa. Se seleccionaron artículos de los últimos cinco años, en idioma inglés, español y portugués, disponibles en las bases de datos PubMed, EBSCO HOST, Scielo, Clinicalkey, Google Académico; se utilizaron los términos MeSH y DeCS: Alzheimer, Continuity of Patient Care, family, Psychosocial Support Systems, junto con los operadores booleanos AND y OR. Se efectuó lectura crítica con las escalas STROBE y AMSTAR, y se clasificó el nivel de evidencia y grado de recomendación. Resultados: el diario vivir del cuidador evidencia sobrecarga física y psicológica que llevan a desistir del cuidado de los adultos que padecen Alzheimer. Conclusión: una red de apoyo estable garantiza mejores cuidados y educación que ralentizan la enfermedad.
Cytokine Patterns in Iranian Patients with Asthma
Authors: Alyasin Soheila , Kanannejad Zahra , Esmaeilzadeh Hossein , Nabavizadeh Hesamedin , Amin Reza
Published: October 2021

Asthma is one of the most common respiratory diseases caused by chronic airway inflammation. A complex network of cytokines could affect asthma development. IL-4, IL-13, IL-17, and IL-33 have been identified as cytokines associated with asthma severity and these cytokines can be considered as candidate biomarkers for predicting the asthma severity while the IL-10 is lower in asthmatics compared with healthy subjects. There are many controversies about the IL-22, IL-25, and TGF-β levels between the Iranian publications. No significant differences have been observed between the healthy subjects and the asthmatic cases regarding the IL-6 and IL-8.
The Origins of the First Reported Cases of the Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases
Authors: Rasouli Seyed Erfan , Amirifar Parisa
Published: October 2021

Background: Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI) or Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders (PID), are heterogeneous diseases with defects on the components of the immune system. We have provided information about the consanguinity and origins of over 400 affected patients for the first time.
Methods: To study the genes, we used the classification tables provided by the IUIS (the International Union of Immunological Societies) in 2020, that documents the key clinical and laboratory features of more than 400 inborn errors of immunity.
Results: We have identified the national origins of 301 cases with a known gene, while national origins’ information of the 90 other genes (90 cases) was left incomplete, due to the unavailability of the first case reports or the fail to mention the patients’ origin in the article publication of the first report. Among the 301 genes, Asia has the largest geographical dispersion with 103 reported cases. We found that the 101 first case reports, were identified in more than one patient, regardless of the geography they live in. Our survey demonstrated that out of the 165 first reported cases with genetic defects resulted from a consanguineous marriage, 112 cases were identified in Asia.
Conclusions: This report provides valuable information on the geographical data and the prevalence of the various genetic disorders, worldwide. Also, by providing information related to parental consanguinity of the first reported cases with a genetic defect, valuable information about inborn errors of immunity, will be accessible for the researchers, which can be used effectively in future studies.
The Evaluation of Neutropenia in X-linked Agammaglobulinemia Patients
Authors: Safarirad Molood , Abbaszadeh Ganji Ali , Vosughi Motlagh Ahmad
Published: October 2021

Objectives: X-linked Agammaglobulinemia (XLA) is a primary immunodeficiency disease, characterized by severe hypogammaglobulinemia and the low numbers of peripheral B cells. Neutropenia is a rare complication among the XLA patients, which may lead to a higher rate of infections and morbidity. The aim of the authors is to assess the correctness of this issue.
Methods: In this study, we compared demographic, clinical and laboratorial data between two groups of XLA patients, with and without neutropenia.
Results: Frequency of neutropenia was 15% in our population. Infectious complications were the most prevalent clinical manifestations, regardless of the presence of neutropenia. However, Lymphoproliferative complication was significantly higher in the neutropenic patients (p = 0.001). No significant difference in mortality rate was observed between the groups.
Conclusion: Neutropenia is a rare complication among the XLA patients, and significantly decreases the mean age of XLA diagnosis in the patients. But it is not related to the higher frequency of infectious diseases in the neutropenic patients compared to non-neutropenic ones.
Evaluation of Serum Level of Interleukin 1 in Patients Suffering from Acute Coronary Syndrome, Admitted to the CCU Ward of AmirAlmomenin Hospital of Zahedan
Authors: Khazaei Hossein Ali , Bolouri Ahmad , Harati Hony , Mohammadi Mehdi , Nasiraldin  Tabatabei Sayed Mohammad , Khazaei Amin , Pishjuo Masoud , Ayoubi Yazdi Zahra , Khazaei Bahman
Published: October 2021

Background: Atherosclerosis is a disease in which the particles of fat builds up in the blood vessel’s walls. This build up leads to blood flow blockage or can cause the arteries to narrow, but until the stenosis of the vessel is not more than 70 percent, there won’t be any obvious symptoms. Symptoms are dependent on the location of the stenosis that can bring about diseases such as, Unstable Angina (UA), Myocardial Infarction with Q Wave (MIQW) and Non Q Wave (NMIQW). The most common causes of death in most developed countries is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), and since the inflammatory factors are one of the causes of these diseases, we decided to evaluate the level of the Interleukin-1 (IL-1) in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Methods: 90 patients, suffering from the acute coronary syndrome were selected, which were previously diagnosed and referred to a cardiologist in the Imam Ali Ebneh hospital’s cardiac ward, in 2011. Five ml of periphery blood was obtained from each patient, after 24 hours of hospitalization. Using the ELISA method, the level of interleukin-1 was measured in the three groups of patients, each with symptoms of UA, MIQW and MINQW.
Results: Our findings, showed the highest level of interleukin-1 in the MIQW patients, with the average of 46.55 pg/ml and, the lowest level in the MINQW patients, with the average of 28.17 pg/ml. Moreover, the average level of IL-1 in the patient’s serum with UA, is determined equal to 31.28 pg/ml. Although, there was no significant correlations between the type of MI development and UA, there was a significant correlation between the level of IL-1 and the type of MI development.
Conclusion: Despite the fact, that the level of IL-1 was higher than normal in all the group types, and no significant correlation between the type of MI development and UA was found, there was statistically a significant correlation between the types of MI development and the level of IL-1.
Toll-like Receptor 3 Deficiency in a Child with Recurrent Infections and Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Moazzen Nasrin , Ahanchian Hamid , Norooziasl Samaneh , Kianifar Hamid Reza
Published: October 2021

There are more than 400 different primary immune deficiencies worldwide. Amongst them, patients with humoral immunodeficiency are more common. Most of the innate immune defects, affect the phagocytic system. There are a few cases of toll-like receptor deficiency with innate immune defects, like TLR3 mutations, which usually present with Herpes simplex encephalitis. Herein, we report a two-year old boy with TLR3 deficiency, who was presented with recurrent infections and type one diabetes mellitus.
Effect of Post Marriage Marital Skills Educational Program on Sexual Function of Women Referring to the Marriage Counseling Center of Mehriz City
Authors: Zare Bidoki Sedighe , Sadeghian Hossein Ali , Bokaie Mahshid , Fallahzadeh Hossein
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Sexual health is an important aspect of public health, especially in women. Healthy and satisfying sexual intercourse is an important factor in maintaining family health and preventing sexual disorders. In Iran, the prevalence of women sexual disorders was reported 31-72% in different age groups. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a post marriage marital skills educational program on sexual function of women referring to the marriage counseling center of Mehriz City in 2020.
Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 72 women who had been married for 6 months to one year. The participants were divided into the control (n = 36) and intervention (n = 36) groups. The data were collected using female sexual function index (FSTI) questionnaire. The intervention group was educated in 4 sessions of 120 minutes. Data analysis was performed by SPSS version 22 using descriptive and analytical statistics.
Results: The mean age of the subjects in the intervention group was 22.58±4.83 and in the control group was 21.83±4.01years. The results showed that after the educational intervention, the mean score of sexual function increased significantly from 22.9 to 27 in the intervention group (p <0.05). There was also a significant increase in sexual desire, psychological stimulation, vaginal moisture, orgasm, satisfaction and a decrease in sexual pain (p <0.05). In the control group, the mean score of sexual function did not change significantly.
Conclusion: It seems that the designed intervention of marital skills education on women's sexual function had a significant effect on all dimensions of sexual function. It is recommended that educational-counseling interventions be performed after marriage in health centers.
Causes and Consequences of Early marriage and the Occurrence of Child Marriage in Female Students in Yazd Province: Grounded Theory Study
Authors: Zareei Mahmoodabadi Hassan , Zarei Fateme
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Among the threats that change the family structure are early marriage and the phenomenon of child marriage. The World Health Organization considers early marriage as the marriage under the age of eighteen. Due to the importance of this issue, this study aimed to examine the causes and consequences of early marriage and the occurrence of child marriage in female students of Yazd province.
Method: This qualitative study was conducted based on the grounded theory. The research environment included all divorced female high school students in the academic year of 209-2010 in Yazd province. Of the participants and based on theoretical, targeted, and snowball sampling, in-depth semi-structural interviews were conducted on them and until the theoretical saturation was reached, 11 people were finally selected.
Result: The data were analyzed using Strauss and Corbin method with three steps of open, axial, and selective coding. Finally, from open coding 550 initial concepts, from axial coding 27 categories, and finally 8 main categories were extracted. The main categories included lack of communication, irresponsibility, lack of marital intimacy, lack of socio-moral maturity, psychological turmoil, risks and consequences of divorce, academic challenges and interpersonal problems.
Conclusion: The results showed that early marriage has many disadvantages, including divorce. Communication problems were at the top of students' problems at the time of marriage. This lack of communication leads to problems, such as marital intimacy, interference of others, educational problems, and sometimes infidelity.
Investigating News Sources and Effective Factors in Their Selection among Faculty Members of North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences
Authors: Rastegar Morteza , Saadati Hassan , Borhani yazdi Niloufar , Abouee Mehrizi Ehsan
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Academics are among the most influential and important citizens in the culture and scientific security of a society. As a result, this study was based on the hypothesis that the existence of a constant concern about the effect of emerging media provides the ground for misleading this group.
Methods: This research is a descriptive-survey study. A total of 101 professors from North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences were selected by convenience sampling and entered into the study. The data collection tool included a researcher-made questionnaire. The initial questionnaire was prepared based on the study of texts and review of various sources. To determine the validity of the questionnaire, the content validity method was used. Data analysis was performed by SPSS16 statistical software using descriptive and inferential statistical tests.
Results: Among the participants, 36 were female and 65 were male, 68 were married and 29 were single. Also, in terms of academic rank, the majority of the subjects had the academic rank of instructor or assistant professor. In terms of the use of social networks to obtain news and information, the findings showed that about 48% of the subjects used Telegram messenger as a source of their news and information.
 Conclusion: Based on the results, it can be stated that the rate of national news follow-up by the studied units has exceeded the follow-up of provincial and international news.
Investigating the Individual and Organizational Factors Related to Work-family Conflict in Working Women in Birjand in 2020
Authors: Ghasemi Khadije , Miri Mohammadreza , Ramazani Abasali , Norozi Ensiyeh
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Due to the role of women in society, work-family conflict has had negative consequences on the mental and social health of working women and their families. The aim of this study was to identify the factors affecting the balance of work -family in female employees in Birjand.
Methods: In a cross-sectional descriptive correlation study, 205 female employees working in Birjand city offices were selected by cluster sampling. In addition to demographic questions, the data collection tool was a self-administrated standard 18-item questionnaire by Carlson et al. The data were analyzed by  SPSS 19 software using independent t-test, analysis of variance, and Pearson correlation coefficient.
Results: The mean age of the women was 38.6 ± 7.41 and their mean work experience was 13.36± 6.85. The mean score of the subjects was 29.37± 6.33 out of 45 in the work-family conflict dimension and 35.20 ± 6 6.52 in the family-work conflict dimension. A significant correlation was observed between women's age and work-family conflict variable. A positive and significant correlation was also observed between the two variables of work-family and family-work conflict (P = 0.001).
Conclusion: Given that the mean score of work-family and family-work conflict in female employees is high, educational interventions to improve the balance of work-family and vice versa in working women are recommended to officials and planners.
The Relationship between Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Physical Activity with Cardiovascular Disease Risk, Using Structural Equation Modeling in Adults in Yazd City
Authors: Fallah Mohammad Hossein , Hosseini Hakimeh , Fallahzadeh Hossein , Mirzaei Masoud
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease is one of the most common causes of death worldwide. In recent years, the role of psychological factors in the onset and exacerbation of cardiovascular disease, particularly coronary artery, has been widely taken into consideration. This study aimed to investigate the role of depression, anxiety, stress, and physical activity on the risk of cardiovascular disease using structural equation modeling in adults in Yazd city.
Methods: This correlational study was carried out using data from the health survey of people in Yazd province in 2014-2015. The sample size of this study was 3514 people. The DASS21 questionnaire was used to measure stress, anxiety, and depression, and the 10-year risk of cardiovascular disease was calculated using the Framingham risk score. Total cholesterol, HDL, blood sugar, and blood pressure were measured to calculate the components of the risk score. The data were analyzed by SPSS23 and AMOS 23 using structural equation modeling.
Results: The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress in diabetic patients were 34.6%, 35.9%, and 39.2%, respectively. The final model fit indices included CMIN/DF=5.07, CFI=0.862, GFI=0.91, NFI=0.83, TLI=0.835, and RMSEA=0.052, indicating the suitability of the model. Depression, and stress items had a significant effect on cardiovascular disease risk score mediated by physical activity index.
Conclusion: The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress were high in Yazd city. Physical activity plays a mediating role between psychological constructs and the risk of cardiovascular disease.
A Multi-Objective Optimization Model of Health, Safety, and Environmental Risks of Coastal Landfills (A Case Study of the Coastal City of Bandar Abbas)
Authors: Arazm Fatemeh , Mirhosseini Seyed Abolghasem , Dehghani Mohsen , BarkhordariAhmadi Mahnaz
Published: October 2021

Introduction: The increasing development of urban life is one of the fundamental challenges in urban management of waste disposal. Solid municipal waste is one of the major problems of governments and urban planners worldwide, especially in coastal cities. This study aimed to design of an advanced linear planning algorithm for coastal landfills with a focus on safety, health, and environmental risks.
Method: This is a qualitative study. Multi-objective optimization presents a mathematical model by evaluating the three risks of health, safety, and environment. First, the data were collected using interviews and qualitative analysis, and then in the second stage, the analysis was presented using model linear planning.
Results: In the risk assessment of the landfill site, the presented computational results can be found that stable models provide unfavorable answers compared to definitive models. This is a natural issue; since in stable models, the worst case scenario is considered to achieve the optimal solution, and therefore the resulting answers are always unfavorable compared to the definitive models.
Conclusion: By analyzing the risk assessment at the landfill site, the causes of accidents and complications resulting from work in this place include unsafe practices or unsafe and unsanitary conditions. In fact, trying to create and improve health, safety, and environmental conditions of landfills in Bandar Abbas city and the increase in reliability confirmed that these two factors are the secondary causes of accidents. The root causes can be considered as a defect in the management system of the landfill site.
Turizem 4.0 in platforma »Digitalizacija in varnost v turizmu«
Authors: Brumen Boštjan , Rangus Marjetka , Gorenak Mitja
Published: October 2021

Evropska unija je opredelila ključna področja, na katerih zaostaja za glavnimi svetovnimi konkurenti, ZDA, Ja-ponsko in hitro rastočimi azijskimi gospodarstvi. Ta področja so sprejetje IKT v poslovanje, dostop do investicijskih skladov in inovacijske politike. Ena izmed ključnih konkurenčnih panog v Evropi je turizem, ki ima skupne probleme z drugimi panogami. Evropski turizem temelji predvsem na malih in srednje velikih podjetjih, ki imajo razdrobljen in razpršen potencial rasti, nizko sposobnost pridobivanja in uporabe znanja ter imajo omejen dostop do rizičnega kapitala. Evropska strategija pametne specializacije naslavlja te probleme v okviru panoge turizem z oblikovanjem tematske platforme „Digitalizacija in varnost v turizmu“. Njeno poslanstvo je ustvariti skupne in participativne storitve za povečanje medregionalnih naložb v digitalizacijo v turističnem sektorju. Namen platforme je služiti kot osnova za razvoj prihodnjega digitalnega evropskega turizma. V prispevku opisujemo platformo in njeno navezavo na Turizem 4.0 v Sloveniji.
Pregled merjenja digitalne zrelosti MSP-jev
Authors: Alegro Tjaša , Starc Peceny Urška , Petek Vita
Published: October 2021

V strokovnem prispevku bomo predstavili pregled iz literature o digitalni zrelosti podjetij, zlasti malih in sred-njih podjetij (v nadaljevanju MSP) in se osredotočili na problematiko merjena le te, saj ni uveljavljenega modela za merjenje digitalne zrelosti, ki bi ga lahko aplicirali na podjetja iz različnih sektorjev. Predstavili bomo nekaj primerov dobrih praks digitalizacije in načinov merjenja, ki so se jih posluževali predvsem v turističnem sektorju po svetu. Po pregledu več različnih vprašalnikov za merjenje digitalne zrelosti, ki so na voljo na spletu, ugotavljamo, da so vprašalniki neprilagojeni za različne sektorje in zlasti za področje turizma, predlagamo nekaj poudarkov za vprašalnike, ki bi omogočili boljši vpogled v trenutno stanje na področju digitaliziranosti turis-tičnih MSP-jev. V Sloveniji so se digitalne preobrazbe lotili celovito in se podjetjem ponuja tudi vavčarje za različna področja, na primer za dvig digitalnih kompetenc, potreba po katerih se je še posebej pokazala v času pandemije Covid-19, za digitalni marketing, za pripravo digitalnih strategij in za kibernetsko varnost. Prav tako je v Sloveniji DIH oblikoval vprašalnik za merjenje digitalne zrelosti podjetij, ki je razdeljen na več sklopov, podjetjem pa je po zaključku vprašalnika posredovana strategija oziroma nasveti za izboljšave na različnih po-dročij delovnega procesa podjetja.
XR tehnologije in 360-stopinjski posnetki na področju turizma
Authors: Kopić Peter , Alegro Tjaša
Published: October 2021

V tem strokovnem prispevku bodo prestavljene tehnologije tako imenovane podaljšane resničnosti (ang. Ex-tended Reality) ali XR, pod katero uvrščamo VR, AR in MR tehnologije ter 360-stopinjski posnetki. Gre za tehnologije, ki se pojavljajo v turistični industriji in so vsako leto bolj razširjene, njihova uporaba pa vse bolj priljubljena zaradi dodane vrednosti, ki jo prinašajo uporabniški izkušnji. Opredelili bomo XR tehnologije in 360-stopinjske posnetke ter kako se med seboj razlikujejo. Izpostavili bomo tudi problematiko poimenovanja VR tehnologij v strokovni in znanstveni literaturi in pomembno razlikovanje med njimi, glede na stopnjo poto-pitvene izkušnje, ki jo določena VR tehnologija ponuja uporabniku. V prispevku se bomo prav tako dotaknili doprinosa teh tehnologij pri spremembah v turizmu v povezavi s pandemijo Covid-19 in novih trendov poto-vanj oziroma vedenja turistov ter smernic za ponovni zagon turizma, ki so povezani tudi z uporabo sodobnih tehnologij. Predstavljeni bodo že uveljavljeni načini in možnosti uporabe v turizmu oz. kako prispevajo k izkušnji na destinaciji, kot tudi izbrani primeri dobrih praks uporabe omenjenih tehnologij na primeru Slovenije in širše regije.
Digitalizacija kulturne dediščine na primeru UNESCO vrednot v EU
Authors: Pozvek Nejc , Starc Peceny Urška , Brumen Boštjan , Turnšek Maja , Alegro Tjaša , Kokot Katja , Straus Matevž
Published: October 2021

Raziskava v okviru projekta Turizem 4.0 je bila izvedena s ciljem ustvariti boljši pregled nad evropskim ekosistemom na področju digitalizacije kulturne dediščine – skozi prizmo razvoja turizma. Zanimalo nas je, kdo so ključni akterji, kakšni so odnosi med njimi in kakšni trendi na področju digitalizacije kulturne dediščine z namenom razvoja turizma; vse skupaj tudi skozi prizmo odziva na pandemijo korona virusa, kar je hkrati pred-stavljalo aktualizacijo raziskave glede na razmere, ob enem pa tudi ključno omejitev zaradi relativno slabega odziva. Ugotovljeno je bilo, da večina lokacij UNESCO vrednot uporablja tehnološko relativno manj zahtevne rešitve, katerih ni nadgrajevala v času pandemije; več pozornosti je bilo v tem času s strani upravljavcev izbrane dediščine namenjene inovativnim spletnim rešitvam. Te so bile ustvarjene tako s pomočjo specializiranih IT podjetij in strokovnjakov (tudi iz kreativnih in kulturnih industrij) kot brezplačnih/nizkocenovnih spletnih rešitev za podporo produktom, financirane iz raznolikih (v največji meri javnih) virov in ponujene v uporabo med pandemijo večinoma brezplačno. Delež spletnih obiskovalcev UNESCO vrednot se je v povprečju le minimalno povečal, bistveno pa je upadel na lokacijah samih. Izstopa potreba (in želja) po več sredstvih, znanja in povezovanja na področju digitalizacije dediščinskih vsebin.
Exploring the Antecedents of #IFZ Online Support Community Adoption and Continued Use: a Conceptual Development
Authors: Bratec Miha , Rogelja Tadej
Published: October 2021

This conceptual paper presents the logic, theoretic foundations and rationale behind the development of the framework that will allow the authors to further develop the concept #IFZ online support community for tour-ism entrepreneurs. It can be seen as the conclusion of the conceptual phase of the broader action research that aims to develop, test and optimize the first online support community for tourism entrepreneurs in the country. Presented conceptual framework is ready to be further extended with qualitative research and then ready for the two-stage empirical testing that will be carried out during the first year of #IFZ existence.
Non-Destructive Method in Determining the Barley Grain Vitreousity
Authors: Troshkin D.E. , Chertov A.N. , Gorbunova E.V. , Meledina T.V. , Sevastyanova L.V. , Alekhin A.A.
Published: October 2021

Possibilities of non-destructive express-evaluation of the barley grain vitreousity using machine vision and digital image processing methods were studied. The study was carried out with the proprietary design hardware and software complex on barley samples of three different varieties provided by the LLC "Nosters". Transmittance in the near IR wavelength range was used as the objective criterion in classifying grains as vitreous, partially vitreous and better use powdery. Classification group boundaries were determined empirically by the cross-section inspection method. The optimal filming mode was experimentally selected, and the algorithm for digital processing of grain images was developed in order to determine the number of better use powdery grains in a sample. In addition to classifying grains by vitreousity, the proposed approach also makes it possible to evaluate uniformity of a sample by this indicator and, thus, to identify a grain of higher quality. It was found out that grain orientation introduces an error of not more than 5 %, and high repeatability of the results and, as a consequence, accuracy of the algorithm are characterized by the variation coefficient of 1.1 %
Algorithm of a Device Designed to Support Decision Making to Counter the Threat of an Aviation Accident
Authors: Bolshakov A.A. , Kulik А.А.
Published: October 2021

An algorithm for countering the threat of an aviation accident is proposed. It is realized in a decision-making support device, which is the main element of the aircraft flight safety control system and appears to be a dynamic expert system. A feature of the proposed device is generation of recommendations to a pilot to get out of an aviation accident upon identifying significant variation in time of the input variables affecting the aircraft flight safety based on information about psychophysical state of the pilot, technical conditions of the control object, external influencing factors, as well as forecast of alterations in the flight conditions. A corresponding block diagram is provided to describe the aircraft flight safety control system. An algorithm to support decision making by the crew is constructed making it possible to generate recommendations for the pilot and signals to the control system to increase the aircraft safety level. The set of decision-making support rules is evaluated for completeness and absence of data inconsistency. Numerical simulation of the algorithm operation accompanied by evaluation of the set of decision-making support rules confirmed its operating capability. Results obtained could be introduced in development of the aircraft flight safety control systems
Virtual Reality Mobile Platform for Restoring Upper Limbs Functions using Electromiography Data
Authors: Samman A. , Shakhnov V.A.
Published: October 2021

The article describes a mobile virtual reality platform based on the biological feedback of electromyography for restoring the functions of the upper limbs of people affected by accidents, stroke, Parkinson's disease or who suffered as a result of military operations. The definition of the electromyography (EMG) signal is given. The effectiveness of the biological feedback method in the rehabilitation process is indicated. The problem of initial data preprocessing is considered in order to identify the informative features of the EMG signal in the time domain. The general scheme of a mobile virtual reality platform based on biological feedback is described and preliminary evidence of the platform capability in its current state is presented. The block diagram of the EMG data acquisition module is developed. Developing a training program within the framework of computer games in two-dimensional or three-dimensional space is proposed. The algorithm of the mobile virtual reality platform based on the biological feedback of electromyography is illustrated. The results of the implementation of the proposed biofeedback electromyography system are presented. The advantages of the developed system in comparison with other systems currently available are emphasized; the disadvantages of this method are identified and ways to eliminate them are proposed
Effect of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) Germplasms on the Morphological Characters under Terai Conditions of Uttarakhand
Authors: Roy Avishek , Banerjee Rahul , . Pratibha
Published: October 2021

The present study was carried out to find out the effects of the different Germplasms of Jackfruit on its Morphological characters under the Terai Conditions of Uttarakhand. The experiment was conducted in Plot No.6, HRC, Patharchatta at GBPUA and T, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. In this experiment a screening of 10 Germplasms of Jackfruit widely found around the Terai areas of Uttarakhand was done through a Randomized Block design consisting of 10 treatments and 3 replications. The treatments being the 10 Germplasms labelled from 1 to 10 planted in rows. It was observed in the study that regarding the morphological characters Jackfruit Germplasm-6 and Jackfruit Germplasm-8 were found to be of short stature, with a spreading habit. Further, it can be concluded that there was significant variation in morphological character of various germplasm of Jackfruit. Among the various germplasm; Jackfruit Germplasm-6 and Jackfruit Germplasm-8 were found to be superior as compared to others in dwarfness, spreading and yield.
Salicylic Acid Induced Resistance against Mungbean Yellow Mosaic Virus (MYMV) and Enhanced Seed Yield in Resistant and Susceptible Urdbean [Vigna mungo (L.) Heper] Genotypes
Authors: Sahni Sangita , Prasad Bishun Deo
Published: October 2021

Background: Urdbean’s low productivity is largely due to its susceptibility against whitefly-transmitted mungbean yellow mosaic virus (MYMV) disease. The effect of Salicylic acid (SA) on MYMV disease resistance and its impact on seed yield under field conditions on diverse genotypes is largely unknown. Therefore, in present investigation, we have analysed the effect of SA on induction of antioxidant enzymes leading to MYMV resistance and enhanced seed yield in urdbean genotypes. Methods: Different concentrations of SA were sprayed on 3 week-old susceptible urdbean genotype (LBG 623) and induction of antioxidant enzymes was analysed. A pot experiment was conducted to see the effect of SA on initial induction of antioxidant enzymes maintained over long period of time in 39 urdbean genotypes. Under field conditions, the effect of SA treatment on MYMV disease resistance and seed yield was assessed. Result: Rise in antioxidant enzyme production was observed in SA treated urdbean plants challenged with MYMV. The field experiment revealed that exogenous SA application significantly reduced MYMV incidence and increased seed yield in all 39 urdbean genotypes tested. The ability to confer MYMV resistance along with the increase in seed yield suggests the incorporation of SA in effective MYMV management strategies in urdbean.
Programming design, education, innovation, exploration and practice based on students’ cognitive laws
Authors: Wan Lin , Tang He , Fang Shaohong
Published: October 2021

This paper analyses the cognitive characteristics and cognitive laws of freshmen students in learning the C programming language. We have built a spirally ascending complete curriculum theory knowledge system and a practical teaching model of experience–verification–exploration. The knowledge system is established through programming thinking from the perspective of computer systems, designed according to the teaching structure of knowledge construction and trained based on the engineering literacy with a new engineering background. The implementation of the teaching reform has achieved the expected results. The curriculum theory knowledge system is complete, and the practical teaching content is novel and rich. It has stimulated students’ learning enthusiasm and innovative consciousness, cultivated students’ professional qualities and helped to cultivate talents that meet the needs of the industry.

 

 

Keywords: Programming language, perspective, computer systems, knowledge construction.
Non-verbal communication and intercultural dialogue – An educative perspective
Authors: Alexandrache Carmen
Published: October 2021

The study analyses the importance of non-verbal communication (NvC) for academic education process. From this perspective, we have emphasised how essential NvC is, what a competences ensemble is to the education process and that we must use it. Drawing from theory and practice, the paper proposes several didactic modalities, more attractive, which improve the students’ communicational and proactive competences, and their interest to learn. In addition, these didactical modalities contribute to developing positive students’ interactions, social collaborations, desire of knowing and working with others, which are different. Due to the importance of NvC, the paper proposes it as one of the best recommended strategies to develop communication between people, especially for people from different cultural spaces.

 

 

Keywords: Learning, teaching strategies, communication competences, cultural communication, motivation.