bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Economic analysis of foresight as an instrument of strategic corporate management: World trends and Russian experience
Authors:   Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge National Research University, Higher School of Economics, Chulok Alexander A.
Published: March 2022

This article presents the results of a comprehensive research of foreign and Russian studies in the field of corporate foresight, identifies their key research questions, conducts a structural analysis of cases, gives a classification and summarizes characteristics of domestic projects using foresight methods since the 90s of the past century. The search for an effective tool to ensure strategic development and sustainable competitiveness of the company has been the subject of lively academic discussion since the middle of the last century. However, the research landscape is still highly fragmented and is characterized by the presence of several large gaps associated with an integrated approach to the study of the company, taking into account the action of global trends, incentives and patterns of behavior of key stakeholders and the formation of recommendations for the company’s management. One of the platforms uniting various scientific schools is foresight, a tool for shaping the vision of the future, which has been actively used by global corporations for over 70 years and has won wide recognition in the Russian community in recent years. It is shown that the current stage of Russian corporate foresights is in a state of rapid development and in many respects begins to correspond to world trends. The factors influencing the demand of Russian companies for foresight are determined. The author's forecast of possible trends for the development of foresight as a tool for strategic management of the company for the next 10 years has been made.
Specifics of the management of joint stock company “A. Khanzhonkov & Co” at the beginning of the XX century
Authors:   Institute of Russian history of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Bessolitsyn Аlexander А.
Published: March 2022

Based on the archive materials, memoirs and scientific literature the article describes two approaches to the management of joint stock company “A. Khanzhonkov & Co”. The author considers the specifics of establishing the management bodies, in which apart from Khanzhonkov himself as the main founder, participated the members of his family, relatives and close people. A well-known economist, professor I. Kh. Ozerov, which was out of this circle, was nevertheless included into the management board, since he was useful for the Company because he developed the program of creation of educational and scientific cinema, which helped to increase recognition of the Company and improved its image among the governing circles. However, the initiative of Ozerov to decrease the price of shares and trade them at a stock exchange, which could have allowed to significantly increased the main capital of the Company and its influence on the cinema production and distribution market, as the research shows, was not supported by Khanzhonkov. The main reason for this was the concern of the latter to lose the control over the Company and thus, the Company failed to significantly expand his opportunities during the First World War when a number of foreign companies had to leave Russian market. The management of the Joint stock company failed to use this opportunity and had to leave the market to new companies.
Risk management during the Covid-19 crisis: business responses in the Polish water utilities
Authors: Chudziński Paweł , Cyfert Szymon , Dyduch Wojciech , Zastempowski Maciej
Published: March 2022

Water utilities are an essential service that helps protect public health during crises. The Covid-19 pandemic revealed that crisis preparedness is a crucial capability that water utilities must possess. The purpose of this paper is to identify managerial actions and responses that were undertaken by water utility managers in order to reduce the risk related to the first economic lockdown caused by the unexpected Covid-19 crisis. As water utilities should learn from Covid-19 so as to strengthen their future risk preparedness, the paper offers some theoretical underpinnings on risk management. As a result of literature analysis, we focus on the risk management framework that distinguishes five types of risk. The survey was carried out among 116 waterworks in Poland in April 2020. The results indicate the importance of minimising liquidity risk and supply chain risk, which is relevant to the adopted theoretical framework. The findings also highlight the importance of a category that was not originally included in the research model – that is human resource risk, an area that requires managerial attention in the water utility sector. The results could also provide useful pointers for other water utilities, especially those operating in the same or similar legislative regime.
Discussion on the Structural Modification and Anti-tumor Activity of
Flavonoids
Authors: Zhou Zhu-Gui , Li Dong-Dong , Chen Ying , Chen Xi , Man Ruo-Jun
Published: March 2022

Flavonoids are secondary metabolites of plants. In general，most flavonoids are combined with glucosides and have extremely complex molecular structures. In the nature，these flavonoids have a variety of biological activities，such as anti-oxidation，anti-virus，anti-tumor，scavenging free radicals and so on，however，due to poor solubility and stability of flavonoids，their bioavailability is limited. The method of drug design is used to modify the structure of flavonoids to give them special functions. At present, flavonoids have broad application prospects in the treatment of tumors. It has inhibited the proliferation, migration, invasion, angiogenesis and multi-drug resistance of tumors and has become a research hotspot.
Application of Herbal Plants in Organic Poultry Nutrition and Production
Authors: Sun Wenli , Shahrajabian Mohamad Hesam , Cheng Qi
Published: March 2022

Background:

Medicinal plants and natural feed additives are the most important
alternatives in animal production, especially in broiler production.

Objective:

In this mini-review article, some important medicinal herbs and plants with positive
effects on organic broiler production have been highlighted.

Methods:

A literature search was conducted using Science Direct, Google, Google Scholar,
Springer, Medline, and PubMed.

Results:

Medicinal plants such as ginger, ginkgo, thyme, ponderosa pine, soybean, forsythia,
peppermint, Chinese star anise, astragalus, mistletoe, schisandra, cumin, capsicum, garlic, hooker
chives, artichoke, Borreria latifolia, zataria, pomegranate, turmeric, lingzhi, Lippia javanica,
neem, oriental chaff flower, mulberry leaf, goji berry, Aloe vera, pumpkin, grape, common
nettle, marigold, coriandrum, Citrus sinensis, Alisma canaliculatum, Persian hogweed,
Eucommiaulmoides, bamboo leaf extract, rosemary, Morina citrifolia, chestnut, green tea, wild
mint, clove, sumac, satureja, ashwagandha, Lonicera japonica, Acacia, liquorice, Artemisia
annua, milk thistle, cinnamon, black cumin, etc., have positive effects on organic broiler
production.

Conclusion:

Herbal medicines lead to increased body weight due to a higher feed intake and a
higher feed conversion ratio. They improve the antioxidant activity of broiler chickens based on
their phenolic compound contents. The combination of medicinal herbal additives also has a
positive impact on broiler production. Reducing hormones, growth promoters, and antibiotics, as
well as addressing appropriate organic feed management and higher production, should be
organized in organic broiler production with the use of herbal plants.
Knowledge and Awareness of School Teachers Regarding Emergency Management of Tooth Avulsion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Almulhim Basim
Published: March 2022

Aim:

This study aimed to assess the general knowledge and awareness of school teachers regarding the first aid emergency dental management of tooth avulsion in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Materials and Methods:

A self-administered, anonymous, close-ended structured questionnaire was given to school teachers in Saudi Arabia. It included information regarding gender, knowledge, and awareness [three parts: basic demographic characteristics focusing on the gender (part one), questions regarding knowledge of school teachers toward emergency management of tooth avulsion (part two), and questions regarding awareness of school teachers toward emergency management of tooth avulsion (part three)].

Results:

A total of 615 school teachers (58% males and 42% females) completed the questionnaire. Approximately 54.3% of the school teachers preferred to immediately refer the child to the dentist if trauma affects permanent teeth (p < 0.05), and only 2.1% opined regarding reposition of the tooth in a normal position. Another 22.9% responded that they would scrub the tooth to clean the dirt and rinse with water, while 19.7% reported that they would keep the tooth in a wet handkerchief until they reach the dentist.

Conclusion:

The knowledge and awareness of schoolteachers regarding the management of avulsed teeth are insufficient; thus, education programs on traumatic dental injuries are essential.
What are the Governmental Response Policies on COVID-19? A Meta-Thematic Analysis of Government Response Policy in the World
Authors: Nurmandi Achmad , Zahra Abitassha , Congge Umar
Published: March 2022

This paper aims to review numerous scientific papers on watershed governance published in globally recognized journals. Moreover, the overview article in this report is intended to conceptualize a study on COVID-19 government policy, which is explained by the following questions: (1) What are government policy answers on the relation and clustering of issues? (2) In the current government policy on COVID-19, what is the dominant issue? The results of the analysis of research papers show that the handling of COVID-19 around the world takes on “measures” or tactical policies with nine (9) dominant forms. The willingness of bureaucratized departments of public health to adapt to an outbreak helps state-of-the-art biomedical research and epidemiology to form policies. Each policy action entails insecurity and typically a great deal.
Sulforaphane: The Principal Broccoli Phytochemical as a Cancer Challenger
Authors:   Laboratory for Immunology and Hematology Research, Rabin Medical Center, Hasharon Hospital, Petah-Tiqva, the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Israel, Djaldetti Meir
Published: March 2022

Broccoli has long been reported to exert a positive impact on human health. It contains high levels of isocyanates, the most important of which is sulforaphane (SFN). Numerous studies have demonstrated that SFN can be used as an effective supplement for treating a variety of diseases. In addition, it is known to possess anti-cancer properties such as chemopreventive properties against gastrointestinal, breast, lung, bladder, prostate, and other cancers. The reported data indicates that broccoli could be a potent inhibitor of cancer development and progression and can be used alone or in combination with other isocyanates or conventional anti-cancer medications. Because in vivo studies of SFN’s effects are scarce, this review provides an overview of the beneficial effects of SFN on different malignant tumor cells performed mostly in vitro with an expectation that the results will incite research in humans.
A Reusable Multiplayer Game for Promoting Active School Transport: Development Study
Authors: Laine Teemu H , Duong Nhi , Lindvall Helena , Oyelere Solomon Sunday , Rutberg Stina , Lindqvist Anna-Karin
Published: March 2022

Background

Most children and adolescents in Sweden do not meet the recommended daily physical activity levels of the World Health Organization. Active school transport (AST) and gamification are potential methods for increasing children’s daily physical activity. We previously developed a game named Tic-Tac-Training for promoting active transport at workplaces; however, the game has not been applied to AST.

Objective

The objectives of this study are to investigate how Tic-Tac-Training functions to promote AST among schoolchildren in northern Sweden, improve the game to be more suitable for schoolchildren, and construct a road map for future development based on children’s ideas.

Methods

First, we developed Tic-Tac-Training using the Scrum agile software development method. Second, we conducted a questionnaire-based formative evaluation of the game with schoolchildren (n=16; 9/16, 56% male; 6/16, 38% female; and 1/16, 6% other aged 11-12 years) in Luleå, Sweden. Third, we conducted focus group interviews with 33 children (13/33, 39% male and 20/33, 61% female aged 12-13 years) to gather ideas for gamifying AST. We mapped the interview results to the Octalysis gamification framework and established a road map for future development.

Results

The formative evaluation revealed several issues, including a lack of interesting game features, lack of support for continuous engagement, disliked competitive features, and lack of incentives for discourse and participation. New features such as rewards, collectibles, and levels were implemented based on the results. The focus group interviews revealed additional ideas for gamifying AST, such as using avatars, in-game currency and trading, and context-sensitive tasks.

Conclusions

The results have several potential impacts on how reusable, gamified AST interventions can be developed and what kind of gamification elements schoolchildren in northern Sweden wish to see. These results can interest game researchers and teachers who wish to apply gamification in school contexts. Finally, we aim to continue developing the game based on the road map.
Pre2Pub—Tracking the Path From Preprint to Journal Article: Algorithm Development and Validation
Authors: Langnickel Lisa , Podorskaja Daria , Fluck Juliane
Published: March 2022

Background

The current COVID-19 crisis underscores the importance of preprints, as they allow for rapid communication of research results without delay in review. To fully integrate this type of publication into library information systems, we developed preview: a publicly available, central search engine for COVID-19–related preprints, which clearly distinguishes this source from peer-reviewed publications. The relationship between the preprint version and its corresponding journal version should be stored as metadata in both versions so that duplicates can be easily identified and information overload for researchers is reduced.

Objective

In this work, we investigated the extent to which the relationship information between preprint and corresponding journal publication is present in the published metadata, how it can be further completed, and how it can be used in preVIEW to identify already republished preprints and filter those duplicates in search results.

Methods

We first analyzed the information content available at the preprint servers themselves and the information that can be retrieved via Crossref. Moreover, we developed the algorithm Pre2Pub to find the corresponding reviewed article for each preprint. We integrated the results of those different resources into our search engine preVIEW, presented the information in the result set overview, and added filter options accordingly.

Results

Preprints have found their place in publication workflows; however, the link from a preprint to its corresponding journal publication is not completely covered in the metadata of the preprint servers or in Crossref. Our algorithm Pre2Pub is able to find approximately 16% more related journal articles with a precision of 99.27%. We also integrate this information in a transparent way within preVIEW so that researchers can use it in their search.

Conclusions

Relationships between the preprint version and its journal version is valuable information that can help researchers finding only previously unknown information in preprints. As long as there is no transparent and complete way to store this relationship in metadata, the Pre2Pub algorithm is a suitable extension to retrieve this information.
A Web-Based Communication Tool for Postoperative Follow-up and Pain Assessment at Home After Primary Knee Arthroplasty: Feasibility and Usability Study
Authors: Rian Torbjørn , Sand Kari , Skogvoll Eirik , Klepstad Pål , Wik Tina S
Published: March 2022

Background

We report the use of an electronic tool, Eir (Eir Solutions AS, Norway), for symptom registration at home after knee arthroplasty. This electronic tool was used in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing 3 different analgesic regimens with respect to postoperative pain and side effects.

Objective

The aim of this substudy was to investigate this electronic tool for symptom registrations at home with respect to usability (ie, how easy it was to use) and feasibility (ie, how well the tool served its purpose).

Methods

To assess the tool's usability, all participants were invited to fill out the 10-item System Usability Scale (SUS) after using the tool for 8 days. To assess feasibility, data regarding the participants' ability to use the tool with or without assistance or reminders were collected qualitatively on a daily basis during the study period.

Results

A total of 134 patients completed the RCT. Data concerning feasibility of the web-based tool were collected from all 134 patients. The SUS was completed by 119 of the 134 patients; 70.2% (94/134) of the patients managed to use the tool at home without any technical support. All technical challenges were related to the login procedure or internet access. The mean SUS score was 89.6 (median 92.5; range 22.5-100).

Conclusions

This study showed high feasibility and high usability of the Eir web tool. The received reports gave the necessary information needed for both research data and clinical follow-up.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02604446; https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02604446
Inclusion of Older Adults in Digital Health Technologies to Support Hospital-to-Home Transitions: Secondary Analysis of a Rapid Review and Equity-Informed Recommendations
Authors: Kokorelias Kristina Marie , Nelson Michelle LA , Tang Terence , Steele Gray Carolyn , Ellen Moriah , Plett Donna , Jarach Carlotta Micaela , Xin Nie Jason , Thavorn Kednapa , Singh Hardeep
Published: March 2022

Background

Digital health technologies have been proposed to support hospital-to-home transition for older adults. The COVID-19 pandemic and the associated physical distancing guidelines have propelled a shift toward digital health technologies. However, the characteristics of older adults who participated in digital health research interventions to support hospital-to-home transitions remain unclear. This information is needed to assess whether current digital health interventions are generalizable to the needs of the broader older adult population.

Objective

This rapid review of the existing literature aimed to identify the characteristics of the populations targeted by studies testing the implementation of digital health interventions designed to support hospital-to-home transitions, identify the characteristics of the samples included in studies testing digital health interventions used to support hospital-to-home transitions, and create recommendations for enhancing the diversity of samples within future hospital-to-home digital health interventions.

Methods

A rapid review methodology based on scoping review guidelines by Arksey and O’Malley was developed. A search for peer-reviewed literature published between 2010 and 2021 on digital health solutions that support hospital-to-home transitions for older adults was conducted using MEDLINE, Embase, and CINAHL databases. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and qualitative content analysis. The Sex- and Gender-Based Analysis Plus lens theoretically guided the study design, analysis, and interpretation.

Results

A total of 34 studies met the inclusion criteria. Our findings indicate that many groups of older adults were excluded from these interventions and remain understudied. Specifically, the oldest old and those living with cognitive impairments were excluded from the studies included in this review. In addition, very few studies have described the characteristics related to gender diversity, education, race, ethnicity, and culture. None of the studies commented on the sexual orientation of the participants.

Conclusions

This is the first review, to our knowledge, that has mapped the literature focusing on the inclusion of older adults in digital hospital-to-home interventions. The findings suggest that the literature on digital health interventions tends to operationalize older adults as a homogenous group, ignoring the heterogeneity in older age definitions. Inconsistency in the literature surrounding the characteristics of the included participants suggests a need for further study to better understand how digital technologies to support hospital-to-home transitions can be inclusive.
Hepatic metastasis revealing a melanoma of the penis (Preprint)
Authors: Boui Meriem , Slioui Badr , Hammoune Nabil , Zouaki Zakaria , Atmane Mehdi , Mouhsine Abdelilah , Azami Mohamed Amine , Kaakoua Mohamed , Assadi Ismail , Boui Mohammed , Bouhamidi Ahmed
Published: March 2022

UNSTRUCTURED

Melanoma of the penis is a rare tumor with a poor prognosis (1–3).We report a case of a 73-year-old patient with no notable medical history, admitted for deterioration of general condition and bilateral inguinal lymph nodes. An abdominal ultrasound and thoraco-abdomino-pelvic CT scan revealed metastatic liver nodules whose the tumoral nature was confirmed by anatomopathological examination. Further clinical examination revealed papular and ulcerated lesions of the penis located at the urethral meatus and glans penis. These lesions were biopsied and histologically assessed as melanoma.The contribution of imaging in penile tumors is generally not very useful for the diagnosis, the clinical examination being the key. However, it has its place in the assessment of locoregional and distant extension. In our case, it was the distant lesions that helped orient the diagnosis. The patient underwent under immutherapical treatment and is still alive 19 months after the diagnosis
Determining the Influencing Factors on Acceptance of eHealth Pain Management Interventions among Chronic Pain Patients Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)
Authors: Stoppok Paula , Teufel Martin , Jahre Lisa , Rometsch Caroline , Müßgens Diana , Bingel Ulrike , Skoda Eva-Maria , Bäuerle Alexander
Published: March 2022

BACKGROUND

Chronic pain is a complex disease with high prevalence rates, and many affected individuals do not receive adequate treatment. As a complement to conventional therapies, eHealth interventions could provide many benefits to a multimodal treatment approach for patients with chronic pain, whereby the future usage is associated with the acceptance of these interventions.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to assess the acceptance of eHealth pain management interventions among patients with chronic pain and to identify the influencing factors on acceptance. A further objective of the study was to evaluate the viability of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model and to compare it to its extended version in terms of explained variance of acceptance.

METHODS

A cross-sectional online study was performed. 307 participants with chronic pain, as defined according to the International Association for the Study of Pain criteria, were recruited via flyers, posters, and online inquiries between December 2020 and July 2021. In addition to sociodemographic and medical data, the assessment included validated psychometric instruments and an extended version of the well-established UTAUT model. For statistical analyses, group comparisons and multiple hierarchical regression analyses were performed.

RESULTS

The acceptance of eHealth pain management interventions among patients with chronic pain was overall moderate to high (M = 3.67, SD = 0.89). There was significant difference in acceptance between age groups (W = 9674.0, P = .044, r = .156). Effort Expectancy (β = .37, P < .001), Performance Expectancy (β = .33, P < .001), and Social Influence (β = .34, P < .001) proved to be the most important predictors of acceptance. The extended UTAUT model explained 66.4% of variance in acceptance, thus supporting the viability of the model. Compared to the original UTAUT model (PE, EE, SI), the extended model explained significantly more variance (F (25,278) = 1.74, P = .018).

CONCLUSIONS

Given the association between acceptance and future usage, the knowledge of the influencing factors on acceptance should be used in the development and advertising of eHealth pain management interventions. Overall, the acceptance of eHealth pain management interventions was moderate to high. Eight predictors proved to be significant predictors of acceptance. The UTAUT model is a valuable instrument for determining acceptance as well as factors influencing the acceptance of eHealth pain management interventions among patients with chronic pain. The extended UTAUT model provided the greatest predictive value for acceptance.
Mobile health support to stimulate physical activity in individuals with intellectual disability: Protocol for mixed methods pilot study (Preprint)
Authors: Michalsen Henriette , Wangberg Silje Camilla , Hartvigsen Gunnar , Henriksen André , Pettersen Gunn , Jaccheri Letizia , Jahnsen Reidun , Thrane Gyrd , Arntzen Cathrine , Anke Audny
Published: March 2022

BACKGROUND

Several studies have shown that individuals with intellectual disabilities have low levels of physical activity (PA), and intervention studies on PA suggest inconsistent evidence. The use of technology as a means of motivation for PA has yet to be extensively explored and needs to be further investigated.

OBJECTIVE

To assess feasibility of procedures for an intervention arm in a future trial on mobile health (mHealth) to support PA for individuals with intellectual disabilities. In addition, we aim to examine how the use of technology can influence motivation for PA among participants, their caregivers, and staff members.

METHODS

Design: A mixed-methods pilot study of an intervention arm in a planned randomized controlled trial.

Methods: Ten participants with intellectual disability and their caregivers or a staff member will be included. Information will always be provided by a caregiver or a staff member, or participants with ID if possible. Assessments will be at baseline, follow-up after 4 weeks and 12 weeks, and includes questionnaires on PA, social support, self-efficacy, and challenging behavior. PA will be measured with two different activity trackers (Fitbit and Axivity) for one week at all assessments. Feasibility will be assessed as recruitment and adherence rate, missing data, usability of the motivational mHealth tool, and estimates of effectiveness. Acceptability of study procedures, activity measures, and motivation for participation in PA are assessed with qualitative methods at the end of the intervention.

RESULTS

Enrollment commenced in May 2021 and data collection is ongoing.

CONCLUSIONS

This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of study procedures of the intervention arm of a planned randomized controlled trial to address feasibility issues, improve study procedures, and estimate effectiveness of the study measures. Motivation for using mHealth for PA will also be examined, which can help guide and improve future PA interventions involving the use of technology.

CLINICALTRIAL

The trial is registered at Clinicaltrial.gov with identifier NCT04929106.
Digital interventions to enhance readiness for psychological therapy: A scoping review (Preprint)
Authors: Jardine Jacinta , Bowman Robert , Doherty Gavin
Published: March 2022

BACKGROUND

Psychological therapy is an effective treatment method for mental illness, yet many people who are suffering do not seek treatment, or dropout of treatment early. Increasing client uptake and engagement in therapy is key to addressing the escalating, global issue of mental illness. Attitudinal barriers, such as a lack of motivation, have shown to be a leading cause of low engagement in therapy. Digital interventions to increase motivation and readiness for change hold promise as accessible, scalable solutions, yet little is known about the range of interventions being used and their feasibility as a means to increase uptake and engagement with therapy.

OBJECTIVE

This review aimed to define the emerging field of digital interventions to enhance readiness for psychological therapy and detect gaps in the literature.

METHODS

A literature search was conducted in PubMed, PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, Scopus, EMBASE, ACM Guide to Computing Literature and IEEE Xplore Digital Library, from January 1, 2006 to November 30, 2021. PRISMA-ScR methodology was applied. Publications were included when they concerned a digitally delivered intervention, a specific target of which was enhancing engagement with further psychological treatment, and when this intervention occurred before the target psychological treatment.

RESULTS

A total of 45 publications met the inclusion criteria. Conditions covered included depression, unspecified general mental health, comorbid anxiety and depression, smoking, eating disorders, suicide, social anxiety, substance use, gambling and psychosis. Almost half of the interventions were online programs; other formats included screening tools, videos, apps and websites. Most interventions took less than 90 minutes to complete, and were delivered either to people who had not already sought help, via outreach methods such as social media, marketing or email, or to those interested in treatment or actively seeking treatment. The components of the interventions included psychoeducation, symptom assessments and feedback, information on treatment options and referral, client testimonials, expectation management and pro-con lists. Outcomes of controlled studies were mixed and inconclusive due to variations in trial designs, control types and outcome measures.

CONCLUSIONS

The field of digital interventions to enhance readiness for psychological therapy is broad and varied. While these easily accessible, digital approaches show potential as a means of preparing people for therapy, they are not without risks. The complex nature of stigma, motivation, and individual emotional responses towards engaging in treatment for mental health difficulties, suggests that a careful approach is needed when developing and evaluating digital readiness interventions. Further qualitative, naturalistic, and longitudinal research is needed to deepen our knowledge in this area.
Use of Electronic Health Record Meta-data to Identify Nurse-Patient Assignments in the Intensive Care Unit (Preprint)
Authors: Riman Kathryn A. , Davis Billie S. , Seaman Jennifer B. , Kahn Jeremy M.
Published: March 2022

BACKGROUND

Nursing care is a critical determinant of patient outcomes in the intensive care unit (ICU). Most studies of nursing care have focused on nursing characteristics averaged across the ICU (e.g., unit-wide nurse-to-patient ratios, education, and working environment). In contrast, relatively little work has focused on the influence of individual nurses on patient outcomes. Such research could provide granular insight into how nurse staffing patterns affect the quality of care, opening new avenues for performance improvement. Research in this area is hindered by an inability to link individual nurses to specific patients retrospectively and at scale.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to use electronic signatures in the electronic health record (EHR) as nurses perform their daily activities to retrospectively link individual nurses to specific patients during a shift.

METHODS

We used EHR data from 38 ICUs in 18 hospitals from 2018 to 2020. We abstracted data on the time and frequency of nurse charting of clinical assessments and medication administration, and then used those data to iteratively develop an algorithm to identify a single ICU nurse for each patient-shift. We examined the accuracy and precision of the algorithm by performing manual chart review on a randomly selected subset of patient-shifts.

RESULTS

The analytic data set contained 5,479,034 unique nurse-patient charting times, 748,771 patient-shifts, 87,466 hospitalizations, 70,002 patients, and 8,134 individual nurses. The final algorithm identified a single nurse for 97.3% of patient-shifts. In the remaining 2.7% of patient-shifts, the algorithm either identified multiple nurses (0.6%), no nurse (2.0%), or the same nurse as the prior shift (0.1%). In 200 patient-shifts selected for chart review, the algorithm had an accuracy (correctly identifying the primary nurse or correctly identifying that there was no primary nurse) of 93.0% and a precision (correctly identifying the primary nurse when a primary nurse was identified) of 94.4%. Misclassification was most frequently due to patient transitions in care location such as ICU transfers, discharges, and admissions.

CONCLUSIONS

Meta-data from the EHR can accurately identify individual nurse-patient assignments in the ICU. This approach could form the basis of granular studies of ICU nurse staffing, leading to improved understanding of the relationship between nurse staffing and patient outcomes.
Fourier Seriesand its Physical Application-A Study
Authors:   Associate Professor Department of Mathematics   MGPG College, Gorakhpur  UP India, Gupta Umesh  Kumar , Sharma Subhash Kumar ,   Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Electronics MGPG College,GorakhpurUP India
Published: March 2022

Fourier series are of great importance in both theoretical and applied mathematics. This paper will focus on the Fourier series of the complex exponentials of the many possible methods of estimating complex valued functions, Fourier series are especially attractive because uniform convergence of the Fourier series (as more terms are added) is guaranteed for continuous , bounded functions. After studying this paper we will learn about how Fourier transforms is useful in many physical applications, such as partial differential equations and heat transfer equations. one can solve many important problems of physics with very simple way.
Keys to Driving Implementation of the New Kidney Care Models
Authors: Kshirsagar Abhijit V. , Weiner Daniel E. , Mendu Mallika L. , Liu Frank , Lew Susie Q. , O’Neil Terrence J. , Bieber Scott D. , White David L. , Zimmerman Jonathan , Mohan Sumit
Published: March 2022

Contemporary nephrology practice is heavily weighted toward in-center hemodialysis, reflective of decisions on infrastructure and personnel in response to decades of policy. The Advancing American Kidney Health initiative seeks to transform care for patients and providers. Under the initiative’s framework, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation has launched two new care models that align patient choice with provider incentives. The mandatory ESRD Treatment Choices model requires participation by all nephrology practices in designated Hospital Referral Regions, randomly selecting 30% of all Hospital Referral Regions across the United States for participation, with the remaining Hospital Referral Regions serving as controls. The voluntary Kidney Care Choices model offers alternative payment programs open to nephrology practices throughout the country. To help organize implementation of the models, we developed Driver Diagrams that serve as blueprints to identify structures, processes, and norms and generate intervention concepts. We focused on two goals that are directly applicable to nephrology practices and central to the incentive structure of the ESRD Treatment Choices and Kidney Care Choices: (1) increasing utilization of home dialysis, and (2) increasing the number of kidney transplants. Several recurring themes became apparent with implementation. Multiple stakeholders from assorted backgrounds are needed. Communication with primary care providers will facilitate timely referrals, education, and comanagement. Nephrology providers (nephrologists, nursing, dialysis organizations, others) must lead implementation. Patient engagement at nearly every step will help achieve the aims of the models. Advocacy with federal and state regulatory agencies will be crucial to expanding home dialysis and transplantation access. Although the models hold promise to improve choices and outcomes for many patients, we must be vigilant that they not do reinforce existing disparities in health care or widen known racial, socioeconomic, or geographic gaps. The Advancing American Kidney Health initiative has the potential to usher in a new era of value-based care for nephrology.
Checking for Understanding Strategies Using Formative Assessments for Student Learning
Authors: Lumpkin Angela
Published: March 2022

Effective teaching is not just standing in front of a classroom filled with students and sharing disciplinary content knowledge, especially with today’s students. Without student learning, has teaching actually occurred, or was it just talking? What are students thinking about? What are students understanding? Are students able to connect new information presented with prior knowledge and then construct new knowledge that can be reinforced and committed to long-term memory? Are students able to use this knowledge to meet the learning goal of “knowing and being able to do”, by making practical applications? Checking for understanding is a research-proven approach using real-time assessments of students’ learning to inform teachers about students’ progress in learning. Using a variety of questioning techniques is one approach to using in checking for understanding. One five-step process using a learning objective, cold calling, no op out, guided practice, and debrief offers a structure for helping students actively self-assess formatively as they progress in their learning. Over 30 strategies are provided for checking for understanding before, during, and after class, verbally, in writing, and through physical movements describing how to engage students in learning activities to reinforce what they know and are able to do.
Cotton Plant Disease Prediction Using Deep Learning
Authors: Saha Pratiti , M N Dr. Nachappa
Published: March 2022

Abstract: The use of deep learning models to identify lessions on cotton leaves on the basis of images of the crop in the field is proposed in this article. Its cultivation in tropical regions has made it the target of a wide spectrum of agricultural pests and diseases, and efficient solutions are required. Moreover, the symptoms of the main pests and diseases cannot be differentiated in the initial stages, and the correct identification of a lesion can be difficult for the producer. To help resolve the problem, the present research provides a solution based on deep learning in the screening of cotton leaves which makes it possible to monitor the health of the cotton crop and make better decisions for its management. For this approach, Automatic classifierCNN will be used for classification based on learningwith some training samples of that twocategories. Finally the simulated result shows that used network classifier provides minimum error during training and better accuracy in classification. Keywords: Plant disease, deep learning, CNN, Classification.
Sanksi Pidana terhadap Pelaku Begal Bersepeda di Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: I Made Oka Wiradharma  , Laksmi Dewi Anak Agung Sagung , Karma Ni Made Sukaryati
Published: March 2022

The act of violent theft carried out by forcibly seizing other people's property rights, acts of theft accompanied by coercion are regulated in the Criminal Code (Civil Law Book) article 365. The purpose of this study is to analyze the legal arrangements against cycling robbers during a social pandemic. covid-19 and to examine sanctions against cycling robbers during the covid-19 pandemic. The use of the case study methodology for this study is in the categorization of normative legal studies where the study is carried out through the collection of legal materials through the application of literature studies. This study uses the technique of collecting legal materials by recording, quoting, reading, and summarizing the literature that refers to sanctions, and the sentencing process. The results of this study indicate that criminal sanctions against cycling robbers during the covid-19 pandemic are based on Article 365 of the Criminal Code. Thus, this issue is in accordance with the provisions of the regulation of legal snares in the article in question regarding theft with violence.
Penegakan Hukum oleh Aparat Lembaga Pemasyarakatan dalam Menanggulangi Penyelundupan Narkotika
Authors: De Ornay Charles Ferguson Lagaribu , Budiartha I Nyoman Putu , Sugiartha I Nyoman Gede
Published: March 2022

A criminal act is a form of violation of the norms contained in the law and is considered a criminal penalty. The law becomes a social control for the community, so as not to commit acts that deviate from the provisions of positive law in Indonesia which have been regulated in the law. The rule of law is a society with a life regulated by law that must be obeyed and obeyed by the community and its law enforcement officers. The purpose of this study is to understand the Forms of Law Enforcement by Correctional Apparatuses in Overcoming Narcotics Smuggling in Prisons and to analyze the Barriers of Correctional Apparatuses in Overcoming Narcotics Smuggling in Prisons. This research was conducted using a normative research type. Regulations on Narcotics can be seen in Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics and Law Number 12 of 1995 concerning Corrections. Narcotics regulation is made as a form of effort in the field of criminal law from the government, especially in terms of eradicating narcotics crimes and preventing narcotics smuggling in Indonesia.
Pembagian Harta Tak Bergerak Akibat Perceraian Berdasarkan Putusan Nomor 149/Pdt.G/2017/Pn Tabanan
Authors: Agung Istri Altia Dwi Widaswari  , Budiartha I Nyoman Putu , Widyantara I Made Minggu
Published: March 2022

Hukum kekayaan suami istri akibat cerai adalah harta bersama dan harus dibagi
50% untuk suami-istri. pembagian harta bersama yang keadilan, maka akan timbul percekcokan antara keduanya. Apabila harta bersama berupa benda tidak bergerak para pihak saling mempertahankan hak bagiannya tanpa ada yang berniat untuk melepaskan haknya untuk dijual kepada pihak lainnya maka bagaimana penyelesaiannya. Adapun rumusan masalah yakni  1.Bagaimana pembagian harta berupa benda tak bergerak setelah perceraian dengan tanpa  adanya perjanjian kawin? 2.Bagaimana pertimbangan Hakim dalam pembagian harta benda tak bergerak setelah   perceraian dengan tanpa perjanjian kawin? Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian hukum Normatif. Hasil pembahasan pembagian harta setelah perceraian dengan tanpa adanya perjanjian kawin dapat dilakukan dengan  mediasi ataupun  melalui  pengadilan, Mengenai  pembagian  harta  pada putusan Nomor 149/Pdt.G/2017 sudah sesuai dengan alat bukti, fakta di persidangan. Penulis menyarankan hakim lebih cermat dalam memutus perkara. bagi legislative harus terus merevisi uu agar dapat mengikuti perkembangan masyarakat.
Kekuatan Akta Pejabat Pembuat Akta Tanah dalam Proses Jual Beli Tanah Kavling
Authors: Made Agus Satria Wahyudi  , Ida Ayu Putu Widiati  , Luh Putu Suryani
Published: March 2022

Keadaan lingkungan di Kabupaten Klungkung telah menunjukkan beberapa tanda peningkatan kerusakan dan pencemaran lingkungan. Dalam rangka perlindungan lingkungan hidup Pemerintah Kabupaten Klungkung mengeluarkan Perda Nomor 2 Tahun 2010 tentang Pengendalian Kerusakan Dan Pencemaran Lingkungan Hidup. Berdasarkan uraian tersebut tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk membahas efektifitas Perda Nomor 2 Tahun 2010 dan mengkaji kendala-kendala dalam penegakan Perda Nomor 2 Tahun 2010. Tipe Penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian hukum empiris, dimana data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer dan data sekunder. Teknik pengumpulan data wawancara lapangan, dan observasi di lapangan. Hasil penelitian ini menemukan bahwa efektifitas Perda dalam upaya menghentikan tingkat pencemaran di pantai Watu Klotok dengan upaya preventif dan upaya represif melalui: sanksi administratif berupa teguran lisan, teguran tertulis, sanksi pidana denda atau perdata atas kerusakan atau pencemaran lingkungan. Adapun kendala yang ditemui diantaranya: faktor dari implementasi aturan hukumnya sendiri, faktor dari aparat penegak hukum, kebudayaan masyarakat, ekonomi serta kesadaran masyarakat. Kesimpulan dari hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, efektifitas Perda tersebut belum diterapkan secara efektif oleh para penegak hukumnya dalam hal pemberian sanksi. Oleh karena itu Pemerintah Kabupaten Klungkung harus lebih tegas dan bijaksana dalam menerapkan Peraturan Hukum yang ada.
Harta Bersama Sebagai Objek Jaminan Perjanjian Kredit Bank
Authors: Aurora Mayawa Rissandjani  , Budiartha I Nyoman Putu , Ujianti Ni Made Puspasutari
Published: March 2022

Social beings are part of domestic development, so is the need for investment. It's almost unbelievable an event if there is no credit agency. In the case of an engagement by a third party, it is stated that a credit agreement with collateral for joint assets carried out by a husband or wife must obtain the spouse's permission by means of participation during the ratification of the engagement. However, a conflict will arise if legal steps are carried out involving joint property without the permission of one of the partners, so it is not in sync with the applicable process. The purposes of this study are to analyze the validity of the use of joint assets as collateral without the consent of the husband or wife, the legal consequences of guaranteeing joint assets in a bank credit agreement without the consent of the husband or wife and legal settlement due to the guarantee of joint assets without the permission of the husband or wife. This type of research is normative legal research with a case and conceptual approach. Legal sources are primary and secondary legal sources, while data collection techniques are carried out by examining existing library materials which are then analyzed systematically. In this study, it was found that when carrying out a credit agreement by insuring joint assets, it must be recognized by both parties between the wife and husband and if it violates the subjective conditions, it can be canceled
Sanksi Pidana terhadap Pelaku Tindak Pidana Penipuan dalam Pencucian Uang Pada PT. Purnama Kertasindo Jakarta Timur
Authors: I Made Ngurah Adi Kusumadewa  , Sugiartha I Nyoman Gede , Widyantara I Made Minggu
Published: March 2022

Bahwa penipuan dicantumkan pada Kitab Undang-undang Hukum Pidana (KUHP) Bab XXV bedrog Pasal 378 yang merupakan suatu perbuatan yang mencari keuntungan diri sendiri dengan melawan hukum. Sedangkan, pencucian uang dicantumkan di Undang-Undang Nomor 8 Tahun 2010 yang berarti segala tindakan yang berhubungan dengan hal menempatkan objek harta kekayaan yang asal usul dari tindak pidana. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengungkap sanksi pidana terhadap pelaku tindak pidana penipuan dalam pencucian uang serta pertimbangan hukum majelis hakim dalam penjatuhan putusan terhadap pelaku tindak pidana penipuan dalam pencucian uang pada PT. Purnama Kertasindo Jakarta Timur. Penelitian hukum yang dipakai yaitu penelitian tipe hukum normative dengan pendekatan kasus. Sumber data yang digunakan berupa sumber hukum primer dan sekunder. Teknik pengumpulan bahan hukum dilakukan dengan metode pencatatan yang kemudian dianalisis secara sistematis. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa penipuan memiliki tujuan untuk memiliki harta kekayaan untuk menguntungkan diri sendiri berupa bentuk uang atau benda dengan cara tidak sah. Hal tersebut yang dapat menimbulkan sebab seseorang dalam melakukan penipuan yang biasanya serta juga akan menimbulkan tindakan penyimpangan lainnya seperti tindak pidana money laundering. Sanksi pidana penjara yang sering digunakan untuk menghukum pelaku kejahatan yang menyimpang.