bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Erratum EBPH 2015;12(1):e10106-1-12.
Authors: Ilgren Edward
Published: April 2023

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Prevalence and determinants of co-use of alcohol and tobacco among men in working age group (18-59 years) in India
Authors: Anand Ankit , Roy Nobhojit
Published: April 2023

Background: The relationship between tobacco and alcohol use is very important in making strategies containing use of these products. Alcohol and tobacco use were studied separately in Indian studies, which can undermine their co-occurrences. The objective of the study is to know the prevalence and socio-economic determinants of co-occurrence of alcohol and tobacco use among men in working age groups.

Data Sources: The data from the Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE) Wave1 was used. It was a cross sectional household survey, which collected information for adults aged 18 years and above.

Results: The prevalence of co-use of tobacco and alcohol among men aged 18-59 years was 23.5%. High use of tobacco was found among alcohol user. Age cohorts were also the important determinants of alcohol and tobacco use. The inverted U or V-shape relation was found between age groups and co-use of tobacco and alcohol. The prevalence was lowest for age groups 18-24 years and 50-59 years. Low education attainment and working in informal sector were the main risk factors for high co-use of these substances among men. The study also tried to look at the relationship between the co-use of alcohol and tobacco with some selected health indicators. Use of alcohol and tobacco was significantly related with under nutrition and increasing blood pressure levels among men in India.

Conclusion: To contain the use of alcohol and tobacco to improve heath condition among adult men, policies and strategies must be form keeping the importance of their co-occurrences.
Reliability and validity of the Columbia Impairment Scale (C.I.S.) for adolescents: Survey among an Italian sample in Lazio Region.
Authors: Zanon Alessandra , Tomassoni Rosella , Gargano Maria Laura , Granai Maria Gabriella
Published: April 2023

Objective: Objective of this pilot study was to evaluate the reliability and internal consistency of the Columbia Impairment Scale questionnaire, as a tool to provide a global measure of impairment functioning in an Italian adolescents sample.

Methods: The questionnaire is composed by 4 sections of functioning (interpersonal relations, broad psychopathological domains, functioning in schoolwork, use of leisure time) for a total of 13 items. It was administered twice in the same sample belonging to a Professional School in Frosinone (Central Italy), to 120 adolescents on the first administration and to 108 on the second time. Reliability analysis was performed and Cronbach’s alpha was used as a measure of internal consistency. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 19.0.

Results: Considering all 13 items, Cronbach’s alpha amounted to 0,762 on the first time and to 0.826 on the second time, showing a very satisfactory internal validity. In the sample selected, the answers to the questionnaire showed adolescents have a low impairment functioning.

Conclusion: The results of the pilot study indicate that the questionnaire presents a good reliability property and in terms of internal consistency and validity shows a good performance. The results are promising and suggest that this tool cood be used in the Italian setting for future research targeted to adequately capture the impaired functioning in adolescents.
Social vulnerability and Lyme disease incidence: a regional analysis of the United States, 2000-2014
Authors: Ratnapradip Dhitinut , McDaniel Justin Tyler , Barger Alexandra
Published: April 2023

Background: Lyme disease (LD), which is highly preventable communicable illness, is the most commonly reported vector borne disease in the USA. The Social Vulnerability Index (SoVI) is a county level measure of SES and vulnerability to environmental hazards or disease outbreaks, but has not yet been used in the study of LD. The purpose of this study was to determine if a relationship existed between the SoVI and LD incidence at the national level and regional division level in the United States between 2000 and 2014.

Methods: County level LD data were downloaded from the CDC. County level SoVI were downloaded from the HVRI at the University of South Carolina and the CDC. Data were sorted into regional divisions as per the US Census Bureau and condense into three time intervals, 2000-2004, 2005-2009, and 2010-2014. QGIS was utilized to visually represent the data. Logarithmic OLS regression models were computed to determine the predictive power of the SoVI in LD incidence rates.

Results: LD incidence was greatest in the Northeastern and upper Midwestern regions of the USA.  The results of the regression analyses showed that SoVI exhibited a significant quadratic relationship with LD incidence rates at the national level.

Conclusion: Our results showed that counties with the highest and lowest social vulnerability were at greatest risk for LD. The SoVI may be a useful risk assessment tool for public health practitioners within the context of LD control.
Rural-urban differentials in the prevalence of overweight and obesity among women of child bearing age in Zambian
Authors: Bwalya Bupe Bwalya , Mapoma Chabila Christoper , Mulenga James Nilesh
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Overweight and obesity have become leading causes of non-communicable diseases and millions of deaths worldwide every year are attributed to these conditions. Currently, diseases such as high blood pressure, strokes, type II diabetes, cancer among others, are attributable to overweight and obesity. This study sought to determine demographic and socioeconomic aspects associated with overweight and obesity among women residing in rural and urban areas of Zambia. It further examined the differences in factors that affect the prevalence of overweight and obesity among women residing in urban and those in rural areas of Zambia. 

Methods: The study analysed the BMI from a total of (6967) urban and (7855) rural women using data from the 2013-14 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS). Both univariate and bivariate analyses were performed to describe the study population. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to examine the effect of demographic and socioeconomic factors on overweight and obesity among women in rural and urban areas of Zambia.

Results: overweight and obesity prevalence were (21.2 percent and 10.8 percent) among urban women versus (11.9 percent and 2.9 percent) among rural women.  Age, region of residence, educational level and household wealth of women were significant predictors of both overweight and obesity among women regardless of place of residence.  Women in urban areas who resided in male headed households, had (4-6 children) and drunk alcohol had higher odds of being overweight, whereas, women in male headed households only and reported having been drinking alcohol were associated with being obese. Literacy was found to be a major contributor of overweight among rural women.

Conclusion: Overweight and obesity are markedly higher among urban women than rural women, and that differences on how these occur between these two groups of women have a socioeconomic and demographic dimension. In order to deal with increasing overweight and obesity challenges among women in Zambia, the paper recommends continued sensitizations about dangers of overweight and obesity with emphasis on behaviour changes in feeding or eating practices focussing more on traditional low fat and low calorie foods which in actual sense are cheaper and produce healthier results. Added to this recommendation is the need to change life styles to include routine exercising and increased medical check-ups.
Cardiovascular mortality in Northern Ireland during the 2008-2014 financial crisis years: who got the worst hit?
Authors: Osman Mugtaba , Osman Assim
Published: April 2023

Background: Internationally, cardiovascular mortality and economic recessions showed an established relationship. Northern Ireland was badly affected by the global financial crisis in 2008-2014 but little is known in terms of how cardiovascular mortality was affected.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate the potential impact of the 2008 economic crisis on the annual cerebrovascular accidents CVA and ischaemic heart disease IHD related mortality in Northern Ireland.

Method: Mortality data were extracted from Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency database. We utilized generalized linear regression Poisson modelling to estimate the impact of economic crisis on the IHD and CVA mortality.

Results: We found a significant increase of IHD-deaths during the financial crisis years in males over the age of 65 (β = 49.466, p value = 0.003) and females over the age of 65 (β = 57.721, p value = 0.001). However, CVA-mortality in the post crisis years rose significantly for females who were 65 years or older (β = 56.010, p value = 0.005) but not for males. The rest of the age groups were not significantly affected in terms of either CVA or IHD mortality.

Conclusion: For the total population the only age category with significant increase in both IHD and CVA mortality in the post-2008 era was the over 65 (p values < 0.001 and = 0.012, respectively)

Declaration of interest: None.

Keywords: IHD, CVA, Northern Ireland, economic recession, working-age, socio-economic changes
Relationship between health, lifestyle, psychosocial factors and academic performance: a cross-sectional study at the University of Salerno
Authors: Boccia Giovanni , Aliberti Silvana Mirella , Cavallo Pierpaolo , Capunzo Mario , Brongo Sergio , Giraldi Luca , Santoro Emanuela
Published: April 2023

Background: The relationship between health indicators and quality of life is significantly important in clinical decisions. Health policy and an individual’s quality of life are important factors contributing to an individual's decisions and preferences. University students constitute a large part of the country's young population, so a healthy lifestyle is of crucial importance for this group. The aim of the present study was to investigate healthy lifestyle habits and its relationship with academic performance in undergraduate students of the University of Salerno.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among undergraduate students of the University of Salerno. Data were collected by a self-report anonymous questionnaire. The field research was conducted among students of the University of Salerno in the academic years 2014/2015, from October to March. Descriptive statistics were used to describe sample characteristics. Test of proportions was used to test the differences between blocked and regular students. Analysis were conducted using STATA software.
Results: A total of 519 students formed the sample. In total, 248 (47.78%) claimed to have blocks in their studies and among them 214 (86.29%) were out of course. The status of blocked students’ health promotion behaviors was significantly favorable compared to that of regular students. General health perception of the regular students yielded worse results than of the blocked students. Anxiety and depression were greater in regular students than blocked students.
Conclusion: Results from the present study support our hypothesis of a relationship between health, lifestyle, psychosocial factors and academic performance: students with blocked had better health and lifestyle than regular students. Their attitude to resilience emerged from the ability to overcome difficult situations, but also from an attitude of arrogance despite being aware of the ability to study successfully. Probably the blocked in the studies was due to low self-esteem.
An evaluation of gambling addiction and video lottery in the South of Italy
Authors: Spataro Pasquale , Visalli Giuseppa , Mazzù Francesco , Cosenza Bruno , Palamara Maria Angela Rita , Campanella Giovanni , Picerno Isa Anna Maria , Squeri Raffaele , La Fauci Vincenza , Genovese Cristina
Published: April 2023

Nowadays, pathological gambling is an emerging health problem. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5 (DSM 5) renames it as 'Gambling Disorder' (GD), thus recognising its highly dependent status. A study was conducted from April 2016 to August 2017 to evaluate the prevalence of this phenomenon by administering an ad hoc questionnaire to adult individuals (both sexes) over the age of 18. 
We analysed a sample of 562 individuals with DSM 5 criteria. We obtained a score > 4 indicating a possible mild gambling disorder in 1.6% of the sample and a score > 6 corresponding to a moderate GD in 2.3% of the sample. We observed that the main motivations for gambling were “having fun” and “the prospect of winning” and 10.9% of respondents had played more than they intended. Furthermore, "problematic" players showed to be more prone to alcohol abuse than "social" players (p < 0.001). Only 7.5% of respondents had already gambling problems in their family (involving in particular their mothers). The phenomenon is, therefore, quite common in our area and, indeed, 64.1% of the sample believes that gambling is a problem in their own territory, however only 20.6% would know where to find help. In conclusion, given the high socio-economic impact of this phenomenon, we believe that it is imperative to establish structured preventions programs in order to to contain the spread of this phenomenon. 
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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination in Italy: towards new perspectives and new challenges
Authors: Colamesta Vittoria , Grossi Adriano , Barbara Andrea , Acampora Anna , Causio Francesco Andrea , Calabrò Giovanna Elisa , De Waure Chiara
Published: April 2023

Human Papilloma virus (HPV) is the cause of a sexually transmitted infection which can lead to the development of genital warts, anogenital and oropharyngeal cancers. In Europe, about 90% of HPV-related cancers and 90% of genital warts are estimated to be vaccine preventable each year. In Italy, around 5,000 cases of cancers are due to HPV infections each year. This explains why HPV infection control is considered a public health priority.
Prevalence of nicotine dependence among university students in Jordan: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Khatatbeh Moawiah M , Alkhaldi Sireen , Khader Yousef , Momani Waleed , Omari Omar Al , Kheirallah Khalid , Matalqa Laila , Bataineh Nesreen , AL Bashtawy Mohammed , Al-Taani Ghaith
Published: April 2023

Tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever encountered. The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence of nicotine dependence among university students in Jordan and assess factors associated with this dependence. 

A cross-sectional study using simple random sampling was conducted among university students from 3 public and 3 private universities selected for their convenience from central, middle, and east Jordan via administering a questionnaire between October 2016 and January 2017. The total number of participants was 892. 

The overall nicotine dependence was 51.2%. Correlates to nicotine dependence were studying at an undergraduate level (OR=3.6; 95% CI: 1.4-8.1); studying humanities (OR=1.73; 95% CI: 1.2-2.1); existing of a smoking family member (OR=1.63; 95% CI: 1.5-1.9); starting smoking before age of 15 years (OR=1.60; 95% CI: 1.2-2.1); water pipe smoking (OR=1.48; 95% CI: 1.1-2.0); and studying at governmental universities (OR=1.36; 95% CI: 1.0-1.8). 

Several socio-demographic characteristics had an impact on nicotine dependence. Future research is necessary to further improve our understanding of motives for smoking and dependence.
Social determinants of Health and Alcohol consumption in the UK
Authors: Rajput Sheeraz Ali , Owais Aziz Muhammad , Siddiqui Muhammad A.
Published: April 2023

Addressing the social determinants of health (SDH) and health inequities are essential for successfully combating alcohol-related harm. In U.K, excessive consumption of alcohol is a huge public health concern. An estimated 9 million adults drink at level that increase the risk of harm to their health; 1.6 million adults in England have some degree of alcohol dependence; and of these some 250,000 are believed to be moderately or severely dependent and may benefit from intensive specialist treatment. To be able to devise effective action, it is essential to comprehend these inequities in the healthcare system. Health inequities are not solely related to access to health care services; there are many other determinants related to living and working conditions, as well as the overall macro-policies prevailing in a country. The key intention of this review was to critically analyse the degree to which social determinants have impacted on excess alcohol consumption. A comprehensive approach to reduce inequities in alcohol-related harm requires action that includes mix of long- and short-term impacts, addressing the consequences and the root causes of inequities, and acting on both individuals and environments. Whereas, consequences of harmful alcohol use are more severe for those already experiencing social exclusion. We suggest that (1) the effective legislation, (2) modifying marketing strategies, (3) enhancing cooperation with regional organizations, (4) more effectively implementing existing regulation and (5) consulting expert will enhance SDH for this vulnerable population.
Evaluation of maternal perception of children's weight and Body Mass Index in Tuscany, Italy
Authors: Troiano Gianmarco , Trombetta Claudia M. , Manini Ilaria , Simi Rita , Meoni Veronica , Lazzeri Giacomo
Published: April 2023

Background: The prevention of overweight is a high-priority public health task. The perception that parents have of their children’s nutritional status is a well recognized risk factor for obesity in children, so the aim of our study was to evaluate mothers’ perceptions of their children’s nutritional status.

Methods: We conducted, in 2016, a cross-sectional study enrolling1710 children (third grade of all primary schools ) in Tuscany, as well as their mothers. Mothers’ information were collected through a self-administered questionnaire, while children (weighed and measured) filled a questionnaire under the supervision of qualified personnel.

Results: 1449 children completed the questionnaire. 74.12% of mothers were able to correctly identify children BMI. The non correct classification tends to significantly decrease in presence of a high educational level compared to low educational level. Mothers’ BMI seems to not be associated with misclassification. The non correct classification was significantly associated with mothers’ opinion about their children’s eating habit.

Conclusion: Our data confirmed that, in Tuscany, a limited percentage of mothers tend to misclassify the nutritional state of their children, but in order to maintain these encouraging results, further efforts should be done in order to make all mothers able to correctly evaluate their children.

Statements:Authors declare no conflict of interest. The study was conducted according to the criteria set by the declaration of Helsinki and each subject signed an informed consent before participating to the study. Approval of the protocol was obtained from the institutional review board of the National Institute of Health, including the use of opt-out consent; that is, parents could refuse participation but the lack of a returned form was taken to imply consent to their child’s participation.
Standardised regression coefficient as an effect size index in summarising findings in epidemiological studies
Authors: Nieminen Pentti , Lehtiniemi Heli , Vähäkangas Kirsi , Huusko Antti , Rautio Arja
Published: April 2023

Background: a major problem in evaluating and reviewing the published findings of studies on the association between a quantitative explanatory variable and a quantitative dependent variable is that the results are analysed and reported in many different ways. To achieve an effective review of different studies, a consistent presentation of the results is necessary. This paper aims to exemplify the main topics related to summarising and pooling research findings from multivariable models with a quantitative response variable.

Methods: we outline the complexities involved in synthesising associations. We describe a method by which it is possible to transform the findings into a common effect size index which is based on standardised regression coefficients. To describe the approach we searched original research articles published before January 2012 for findings of the relationship between polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and birth weight of new-borns. Studies with maternal PCB measurements and birth weight as a continuous variable were included.

Results: the evaluation of 24 included articles reveled that there was variation in variable measurement methods, transformations, descriptive statistics and inference methods. Research syntheses were performed summarizing regression coefficients to estimate the effect of PCBs on birth weight. A birth weight decline related to increase in PCB level was found.

Conclusions: the proposed method can be useful in quantitatively reviewing published studies when different exposure measurement methods are used or differential control of potential confounding factors is not an issue.
Integrating clinicians’ opinion in the Bayesian meta-analysis of observational studies: the case of risk factors for falls in community-dwelling older people
Authors: Deandrea Silvia , Negri Eva , Ruggeri Fabrizio
Published: April 2023

Background: despite the widespread application of Bayesian methods in meta-analysis, the incorporation of clinical informative priors based upon expert opinion is rare.

Methods: a questionnaire to elicit beliefs about five risk factors for falls in older people was administered to a sample of geriatricians and general practitioners (GPs). The experts were asked to provide a point estimate and upper and lower limits of each relative risk. The elicited opinions were translated into different prior distributions and included in a Bayesian meta-analysis of prospective studies. Frequentist, Bayesian non-informative and fully Bayesian approaches were compared.

Results: almost all the clinicians provided the requested information. In most cases, the variability across published studies was greater or similar to that across clinicians. Geriatricians provided more consistent estimates than GPs. When fewer studies were available, the use of the informative prior provided by geriatricians reduced the width of the credibility interval with respect to the frequentist or Bayesian non-informative approaches. Enthusiastic and skeptical priors led to results strongly driven by the prior distribution.

Conclusions: this study presents a feasible method for belief elicitation and Bayesian priors’ assessment. The inclusion of external information showed to be useful when only few and/or heterogeneous studies were available from the literature.
Validation of a questionnaire for young women to assess knowledge, attitudes and behaviors towards cervical screening and vaccination against HPV: survey among an Italian sample
Authors: Saulle Rosella , Miccoli Silvia , Unim Brigid , Semyonov Leda , Giraldi Guglielmo , De Vito Elisabetta , Ficarra Maria Giovanna , Firenze Alberto , Gregorio Pasquale , Boccia Antonio , La Torre Giuseppe
Published: April 2023

Background: The aim of this pilot study was to assess the reliability and validity of the questionnaire in young women ≥18 years as tool to examine knowledge, attitudes and behaviors towards screening and vaccination against HPV and reliable source of information.

Methods: Reliability analysis was tested and content validity was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha to check internal consistency with the intention to obtain no misunderstanding results. The questionnaire - composed by n. 3 section for a total of n. 69 items- was administered to 30 girls. The study was conducted in 4 Italian cities: Ferrara, Rome, Cassino and Palermo and data were collected in the month of October 2010. Statistical analysis was performed through SPSS 19.0, statistical software for Windows.

Results: The higher value of Cronbach’s alpha resulted on 24 items (alpha= 0,774).  The addition just one at time of also only one more of the others items got worse the alpha. Cronbach’s alpha on all the III section together (n. 69 items) resulted in a value of 0, 059. Young women generally known HPV can cause cervical cancer (93.3%) and genital warts (16.7%) and 76.7% of them recognize pap test as a screening tool. The main sources of information about HPV vaccination, are represented by magazines / books (33.3%), TV (26.7%), gynecologists (23.3%).

Conclusion: This pilot study demonstrated that a reduced version of the questionnaire showed a very good reliability properties in the study and this needs to be taken into account for future studies.
Cost effectiveness analysis of childhood obesity primary prevention programmes: a systematic review
Authors: Erdol Sebnem , Mazzucco Walter , Boccia Stefania
Published: April 2023

Background. Childhood obesity is associated with enormous health consequences and costs to society. This study aims to systematically review the studies on Cost Effectiveness Analysis (CEA) of primary prevention programmes of childhood obesity, discussing the gaps and providing recommendations for future research.                                              

Methods. All the studies on the cost effectiveness evaluation of  primary prevention of obesity among children were included. Studies were retrieved from MEDLINE and Google Scholar, up to 31st March 2012, with only English language papers being eligible. The quality of the retrieved studies was evaluated by using the Drummond scale.

Results. Eight studies were included, five of which concerning community-based intervention programmes, while three school-based programmes. Fifty-percent of the studies, 3 school-based and 1 community-based primary prevention programme reported the intervention being cost effective. The studies were heterogeneous in terms of study design, quality, target population and outcome measures. Use of the Drummond scale showed that the eight studies were of low-medium quality.                                                                                           

Conclusion. Although model-based studies may be considered as practical measures applicable to different type of programmes and settings, we auspicate for a convergence towards the use of homogenous clinical and outcome measures in order to properly evaluate the added value of obesity primary prevention programmes in childhood
Orpheus et Eurydice: Certa via per quam discipuli auctores latinos accedere possunt
Authors: Pozuelo Lobillo Alba
Published: April 2023

Monstratur in hoc opusculo ratio auctores classicos in lyceis legendi per aptationem textuum Latinorum quem ad finem exemplo depromitur fabula de Orpheo et Eurydice ex Metamorphoseon libris a Ovidii conscriptis. Ita discipuli textibus antiquis frui possunt a tyronibus ut variis modis scribendi assuescant et sic consuetudo constituetur. Lectione, apprehensione sive cognitione, grammaticae et syntaxi studia praebimus per usum linguae cuius finis pensa, exercitia postremaque probatio erit.
Descubrir la mitología clásica a través de los palacios de Portugal
Authors: Navarrete Orcera Antonio Ramón
Published: April 2023

Este artículo pretende dar una visión panorámica de la investigación llevada a cabo recientemente en Portugal sobre la presencia de la mitología clásica en la decoración de sus palacios. Se presenta en forma de una ruta mitológica, ilustrada con imágenes, que recorre 28 monumentos —entre palacios, iglesias, jardines y otros edifi cios—, distribuidos por toda la geografía nacional —siguiendo el eje sur-norte— y encuadrados en una amplia cronología —siglos XVI-XX—. Se ha tratado de conjugar en lo posible el tiempo y el espacio, comenzando en el Algarve renacentista y terminando en el Oporto neoclásico.
La traducción y la selección de textos para el bachillerato: una propuesta general y otros materiales educativos
Authors: Saracho Villalobos José Tomás
Published: April 2023

Se repasan los diferentes condicionantes que influyen en la selección de textos para las Pruebas de Acceso a la Universidad, y tras revisar diferentes selecciones de textos, materiales didácticos (lecturas, comics, etc) y las diferentes pruebas de acceso a la universidad y libros de texto, hacemos una propuesta, abierta, de textos de diferente dificultad, temática y autores diversos (incluyendo los autores más usados y otros nuevos), que incluye todos los géneros literarios de la antigüedad.
Reseña de Edith Hall, La senda de Aristóteles. De cómo la sabiduría antigua puede cambiar nuestra vida
Authors: Valverde García Alejandro
Published: April 2023

Reseña de Edith Hall, La senda de Aristóteles. De cómo la sabiduría antigua puede cambiar nuestra vida, Anagrama, Barcelona, 2022.
Muscular morphometric study of the canine shoulder for the design of 3D-printed endoprostheses in dogs with osteosarcoma of the proximal humerus: a pilot cadaveric study by MRI
Authors: Llido Marie , Le Bras Linh-Aurore , Brailovski Vladimir , Séguin Bernard , Masseau Isabelle , Petit Yvan , Lussier Bertrand
Published: April 2023

OBJECTIVE

Osteosarcoma frequently affects the proximal humerus in dogs. In veterinary medicine, no therapeutic option for the treatment of osteosarcoma satisfactorily preserves limb function. 3D-printed personalized endoprosthesis offers a promising treatment option. Morphometric data, necessary for the design of the endoprosthesis, are currently lacking in canine patients. Our objective was to acquire the morphometric data necessary to refine the design of the endoprosthesis.

ANIMAL

A single canine cadaveric thoracic limb.

PROCEDURES

Sagittal proton-density, and sagittal, dorsal, and transverse T1-weighted sequences of the thoracic limb were acquired with a 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) unit. Nineteen muscles of interest were subsequently identified using medical imaging software (Mimics©) and their volume was reconstructed in 3D using computer-aided design (CATIA©). Mormophetric data were recorded for each of the 19 muscles. The same canine cadaver was then dissected to measure the same parameters.

RESULTS

All muscles were successfully identified with data consistent with the dissected cadaveric data. Certain muscles were more challenging to isolate on MRI, namely the heads of the triceps brachii, superficial pectoral, and latissimus dorsi. The relative distribution of muscle volumes was similar to historical data. Muscle tissue density was not significantly affected by freezing (1.059 g/cm3).

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

MRI is a useful tool to collect morphometric data but imperfect if used alone. This approach was the first attempt to validate more general morphometric data that could be used to refine the design of custom 3D-printed prostheses for limb-sparing of the proximal humerus. Further imaging studies are warranted to refine our model.
Rethinking social enterprise policy making in Ireland – untangling proportionate, disproportionate and unengaged sectoral policy contributions
Authors: Broin Deiric Ó , Doyle Gerard
Published: April 2023

The National Social Enterprise Policy of Ireland was launched in 2019 following a slow and episodic process. The aim of the paper is to examine the development and implementation of the National Social Enterprise Policy. In particular the interaction between key sectoral stakeholders in the development of the policy and the primary influences on the process. The results of a substantial qualitative enquiry details the complex set of relationships underpinning the development of social enterprise policy in a multi-level governance framework. It situates the National Social Enterprise Policy in an environment unusually susceptible to sub-sectoral advocacy and highlights the particular characteristics of the Irish case where social enterprise policy is largely removed from broader social economy policy interventions in Ireland and the European Union. The paper highlights the complex and fluid environment in which various stakeholders articulated and advocated for their policy positions. It also details how the relevant policy institutions engaged with and were influenced by stakeholders. It contributes to the understanding of social enterprise policy formulation and how this process can become more inclusive.
ЛОКАЛЬНЫЕ РЫНКИ НЕДВИЖИМОСТИ ДАЛЬНЕГО ВОСТОКА: СТРУКТУРА И КОНЦЕПТУАЛЬНАЯ МОДЕЛЬ РАЗВИТИЯ
Authors: Петрук Г.В. , Мартышенко Н.С. , Юрченко Н.А. , Боуш Г.Д , Крюков В.В. , Шашло Н.В.
Published: April 2023

Монография посвящена вопросам теории и практики развития локальных рынков недвижимости Дальнего Востока. Авторами обоснованы: актуальность проблемных вопросов развития рынков недвижимости, недостаточный уровень их теоретической и прикладной разработки, необходимость постоянного усовершенствования макро- и микроэкономических элементов исследуемого рынка; исследован, обоснован и конкретизирован понятийно-категориальный аппарат; определены нормативно-правовые документы, регламентирующие функционирование рынка недвижимости; проведена диагностика рынка недвижимости Дальнего Востока, Приморского края и произведен анализ рынка недвижимости г. Владивостока; разработаны методические подходы к анализу и оценке жилой недвижимости; апробированы разработанные методики оценки рынка жилой недвижимости на примере г. Владивостока. Для специалистов в области экономики, государственного и муниципального управления, научных работников, преподавателей, студентов, магистрантов и аспирантов, а также специалистов в области недвижимости.
PENDEKATAN URBAN ACUPUNCTURE MELALUI PROYEK PADEPOKAN SENI SRENGSENG
Authors: Helga Juan Felix Harly , Yuono Doddy
Published: April 2023

In Jakarta there are zones that have their respective land use functions, such as economic zones, government zones, cultural zones, green zones, etc. However, many people do not know about these zones, such as Jalan Merdeka Gambir as the government zone, and the Cikini area as one of the "cultural" zones. Apart from Cikini, there are many other areas which are cultural zones, but these "cultural" zones have been forgotten by the community due to the times. As a result, public interest in the cultures owned by the Indonesian state is reduced. The loss of public interest in culture will gradually make the culture that is owned disappear being consumed by the progress of time. Even though a country or region can be known by the public both at home and abroad because it has a unique culture. Therefore, this project aims to revive a culture that has faded, so that it can be remembered by the community and can continue to maintain cultural preservation. The method that the author uses is to collect information that can support the design title, such as collecting data on schools around the site that still maintain culture so that it can support the author's theme. The goal that the author wants to achieve is that the culture of the nation does not disappear, and also provides a place for people who are still interested in culture, so that culture does not disappear with time.
Keywords:  culture; culture zone; progress of times
Abstrak
Di Jakarta terdapat zona-zona yang memiliki fungsi tata guna lahan masing-masing, seperti zona perekonomian, zona pemerintahan, zona budaya, zona hijau, dll. Namun, banyak masyarakat yang tidak mengetahui zona-zona tersebut, seperti jalan Merdeka Gambir sebagai zona pemerintahan, dan daerah Cikini sebagai salah satu zona “budaya”. Selain Cikini, masih terdapat banyak daerah lain yang merupakan zona budaya, tetapi zona “budaya” tersebut sudah dilupakan oleh masyarakat karena perkembangan zaman. Akibatnya, ketertarikan masyarakat terhadap kebudayaan-kebudayaan yang dimiliki oleh negara Indonesia berkurang. Hilangnya ketertarikan masyarakat terhadap kebudayaan lambat laun akan membuat budaya yang dimiliki hilang termakan oleh kemajuan zaman. Padahal suatu negara atau daerah dapat dikenal oleh masyarakat baik dalam maupun luar negeri karena memiliki kebudayaan yang unik. Oleh karena itu, proyek ini bertujuan untuk mengangkat kembali budaya yang sudah pudar, agar dapat diingat kembali oleh masyarakat dan dapat terus menjaga kelestarian budaya. Metode yang penulis gunakan dalah mengumpulkan informasi-informasi yang dapat mendukung judul perancangan seperti, mengumpulkan data sekolah-sekolah disekitar tapak yang masih melestarikan kebudayaan sehingga dapat mendukung tema penulis. Tujuan yang ingin diraih penulis adalah agar kebudayaan yang dimiliki bangsa tidak menghilang, dan juga memberikan wadah kepada para masyarakat yang masih tertarik terhadap budaya, sehingga budaya tidak menghilang termakan zaman.
CHRISTIAN VALUES IN THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF FUTURE LAWYERS
Authors: Bilavych Halyna , Mukan Nataliya , Horokhivska Tetiana
Published: April 2023

Стаття присвячена проблемі християнських цінностей у професійній підготовці майбутніх юристів у закладі вищої освіти. Проаналізовано поняття “християнські цінності”, увиразнено важливість формування християнських цінностей у майбутніх юристів за умов російської агресії, що актуалізує процес гуманізації юридичної освіти, метою якої є формування не тільки всебічно розвиненої особистості українського юриста, що володіє необхідними ключовими компетентностями, а й національно-свідомого громадянина, патріота, державотворця, високоморальної людини, яка усвідомлює суспільну відповідальність за результати своєї діяльності, громадянський обов’язок і дотримання морально-етичних норм, сповідує християнські цінності. Виокремлено складники професіограми юриста.
PERBAIKAN BAK PENAMPUNGAN DAN SISTEM PENDISTRIBUSIAN AIR DI KOMPLEK VILA BANDUNG INDAH (VBI) KAB.BANDUNG
Authors: Kusnayat Agus , Widarmanti Tri , Eka Atmaja Deni Sukma , Anugraha Rino Andias
Published: April 2023

Air merupakan senyawa yang paling penting bagi kehidupan alam semesta, khususnya manusia. Air memberikan banyak manfaat untuk kelangsungan hidup manusia. Manfaatnya dapat dirasakan secara langsung maupun tidak langsung. Air bersih merupakan kebutuhan hidup paling utama bagi manusia. Sumber air di komplek perumahan Vila Bandung Indah (VBI), didapat dari sumber mata air yang memang sudah berada sejak lama, sebelum komplek perumahan dibangun. Pemanfaatan air dirasakan oleh warga komplek dan sekitar komplek. Tercatat kurang lebih 170 kepala keluarga yang tinggal di dalam komplek dan kurang lebih 70 kepala keluarga di luar komplek. Kondisi fasilitas pengaliran atau distribusi air saat ini memerlukan perbaikan. Ketika musim hujan tiba, air sawah masuk ke dalam bak penampungan sehingga menjadi keruh atau kurang layak digunakan. Berangkat dari masalah ini, kami para peneliti dari Universitas Telkom turut membantu menyelesaikan melalui kegiatan abdimas ini, melalui kegiatan perbaikan bak penampungan air serta sistem pendistribusiannya sekaligus transfer IPTEK untuk mitra. Manfaat yang dirasakan oleh warga adalah keterjagaan kualitas air dan pengaturan pendistribusiannya. Seiring dengan itu juga memberikan penyuluhan ke warga pengguna tentang hemat dan bertanggung jawab dalam penggunaan air.Kata Kunci: Air, IPTEK,VBI, Bak Penampungan, Warga
PENERAPAN SISTEM SIRKULASI TERTUTUP DAN MONITORING KUALITAS AIR PADA PEMBENIHAN MANDIRI DALAM USAHA BUDIDAYA IKAN AIR TAWAR UNTUK MASYARAKAT DESA CITEUREUP KECAMATAN DAYEUHKOLOT KABUPATEN BANDUNG
Authors: Ismardi Abrar , Darmawan Dudi , Fitriyanti Nurwulan , Purbowati Elsi , Adlini Nima , Permata Rahmadani De Putri , Pradharona Qualita Imani
Published: April 2023

Pada program pengabdian masyarakat di desa Citeureup sebelumnya telah dilakukan ujicoba pembesaran ikan air tawar pada kolam beton. Hasil analisis pasca panen menunjukkan nilai keekonomian yang masih belum mencapai target yang diharapkan. Terdapat beberapa kendala yang menjadi penyebab budidaya pembesaran tersebut belum optimal, yaitu belum diterapkannya sistem sirkulasi air tertutup yang menyebabkan suplai air dari sumber dialirkan terus setiap saat. Keadaan ini menyebabkan borosnya penggunaan listrik untuk menjalankan pompa sumur dalam yang bekerja dengan frekuensi tinggi. Kendala lainnya adalah tingkat kematian benih yang tinggi akibat benih yang disuplai dari luar. Benih ini tidak cukup beradaptasi dengan kondisi dan lingkungan baru di lokasi pembesaran. Selain itu, benih yang dibeli dengan ukuran siap kembang harganya cukup tinggi yang menyebabkan biaya modal awal besar. Oleh karena itu, pembenihan secara mandiri merupakan solusi untuk mengatasi persoalan tersebut. Pembenihan dilakukan melalui penerapan sistem sirkulasi air tertutup dengan monitoring kondisi air yang baik melalui filterisasi bertingkat untuk menciptakan habitat air yang mendukung proses pemijahan ikan.Kata Kunci : Pembenihan, sirkulasi air tertutup, monitoring kondisi air, pembenihan, filterisasi air.
,PENDAMPINGAN PERANCANGAN DESAIN KEMASAN USAHA KRIPIK TEMPE PADA PESANTREN ARAFAH, KAB. BANDUNG BARAT
Authors: Aryani Sinta , Chumaidiyah Endang , Naufalina Fariha Eridani , Wiyono Wiyono , Al Fawzi Mochammad Doddy , Hafidzulhaq Muhammad Azzam
Published: April 2023

Pesantren Arafah memiliki usaha kripik tempe. Pesantren ini mendapatkan bantuan mesin dan peralatan dari Bank Indonesia berupa mesin dan peralatan produksi pengolahan kripik tempe. Meski telah memiliki mesin dan peralatan yang memadai namun masih ada beberapa kendala dalam menjalankan usaha kripik tempe. Penjualan keripik tempe masih sangat terbatas dan kurang menarik, salah satu penyebabnya adalah kemasan produk. Kemasan produk yang ada saat ini masih terlihat tradisonal dengan tidak mengemukakan fungsi dan estetika dari sebuah kemasan produk. Maka kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini ditujukan untuk melakukan pendampingan pada pembuatan desain kemasan produk keripik tempe. Dengan memperbaiki kemasan produk keripik tempe tersebut, produk keripik tempe pesantren Arafah terlihat lebih bernilai jual sehingga diharapkan produk keripik tempe ini dapat meningkatkan penjualannya. Manfaat bagi Pesantren Arafah adalah unit usaha kripik tempe ini dapat menjadi sumber pemasukan aktif bagi pesantren dan juga sebagai sarana pembelajaran bagi santri-santri yang terlibat dalam proses unit usaha. Pembiayaan pendampingan ini berasal dari dana eksternal Bank Indonesia, Direktorat Ekonomi dan Syariah yang bekerja sama dengan Telkom University sebagai pendamping bagi pesantren atas bantuan tersebut.
PENINGKATAN KUALITAS PENDIDIKAN BERBASIS DIGITAL BAGI GURU SMK YPPS PARIWISATA SUMEDANG
Authors: Fariska Putri , Farida Ajeng Luthfiyatul , Salim Dwi Fitrizal
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat literasi keuangan terhadap keputusan investasi pada Guru SMK YPPS Sumedang. Tingkat literasi yang dimiliki oleh masing-masing Guru mempengaruhi keputusan investasi serta memitigasi tingkat risiko yang terjadi pada setiap keputusan yang dibuat. Guru memiliki peran yang sangat penting dalam hal meningkatkan literasi keuangan pada siswa yang diajarnya, namun sebelumnya guru-guru harus sudah memiliki pengetahuan tentang literasi keuangan yang pada akhirnya akan membantu proses keputusan investasi yang dibuat. Selain itu belum banyak guru-guru terutama guru non PNS yang sudah memiliki kemampuan untuk melakukan investasi sehingga dimasa tuanya nanti sehat secara finansial dan tetap mandiri secara ekonomi. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan guru-guru berbasis digital pada SMK YPPS Sumedang salah satunya adalah melalui peningkatan literasi keuangan yang saat ini penggunaan platform digital juga mempengaruhi perilaku para guru-guru dalam setiap keputusan keuangannya. Adapun penerapan IPTEK yang dilakukan pada SMK YPSS Sumedang dalam bentuk paparan materi tentang literasi keuangan khsusunya dalam pengelolaan keuangan agar dapat diterapkan sedini mungkin sehingga pada masa tua tetap dapat mandiri secara ekonomi. Hasil dari pelaksanaan paparan materi diukur melalui post tes tentang literasi keuangan dalam pengelolaan keuangan dimana menghasilkan nilai yang hampir sempurna dari seluruh perserta guru yang hadir. Selain itu pada akhir sesi paparan materi, para guru diminta untuk mengisi kuesioner tentang pengaruh tingkat literasi keuangan terhadap keputusan investasi dan disebar pada 25 guru SMK YPPS Sumedang. Dari hasil pengolahan data regresi sederhana diketahui bahwa tingkat literasi keuangan pada guru SMK YPPS Sumedang mempengaruhi setiap keputusan investasi pada rentang usia guru 31 – 40 tahun sebesar 35%, 51 – 60 tahun sebesar 26%, 41 – 50 tahun sebesar 22% dan 25 – 30 tahun sebesar 17%.Kata Kunci: Literasi Keuangan, Keputusan Investasi, Guru SMK
APLIKASI PEMBELAJARAN KONTEN DIGITAL MELALUI MEDIA DAKWAH AKUN YOUTUBE HABIM TV
Authors: Rina Nofha , Supratman Lucy Pujasari , Astuti Sri Wahyuning
Published: April 2023

Teknologi digital di era diglobal saat ini telah merambah pada dunia dakhwa yang dikenal dengan media digital dakwah. Berbagai cara dapat dilakukan dalam melakukan dakwah melalui media digital saat ini, seperti website, blog, email marketing serta akun youtube. Maka berdasarkan hal tersebut perlu ditindaklanjuti guna menganalisis dampak dakwah penyebaran dakwah melalui akun Youtube melalui kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat yang berkolaborasi dengan Telkom University bersama mitra Yayasan HABIM melalui aplikasi pembelajaran Aplikasi Pembelajaran Konten Digital Melalui Media Dakwah Akun Youtube Habim TV. Metode pengabdian menggunakan sosilisasi dan praktik aplikasi dinilai paling efektif pada implementasi media akundakwah HABIM TV bagi sumber daya dari manajemen HABIM TV. Tujuan pengabdian masyarakat ini diharapkan lebih meningkatkan kualitas manajemen HABIM TV agar dapat memiliki kapasitas terkini dalam konten digital melalui pengelolaan akun media HABIM TV selama ini. Adapun fokus kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat Ini adalah pemberdayaan staff dan pihak manajemen dari HABIM TV. Terkait dengan pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini berada di wilayah Ciwastra, Kota Bandung yang menjadi salah satu pertemuan pihak manajemen HABIM TV. Adapun yang menjadi masyarakat sasar dalam kegiatan ini adalah para pihak manajemen dan staff dari media HABIM TV yang berjumlah 20 orang. Adapun hal-hal yang melatarbelakangi keikuktsertaan mitra dalam kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini karena adanya pokok masalah yang dihadapi yaitu: (1). Mitra belum memiliki kapasitas kemampuan pembuatan konten digital dalam mengembangkan konten dakwah, dan (2). Mitra belum memahami pemanfaatan penggunaan akun media youtube dalam memaksimalkan program dakwah. Kata Kunci : Aplikasi, Pembelajaran, Digital, Dakwah, Youtube