bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Agriculture and Crop Management in the Ninevite V Culture.
Authors: Fattah Othman Tawfeeq , Ahmed Kozad Muhammad
Published: July 2024

Ninevit V culture is the culture that spread across most of the land of (southern, northern and western of present-day Kurdistan) in the early 3rd millennium BC. and lasted for 500 years. Despite some environmental challenges such as low rainfall, agriculture and administration of its products، the two most important economic sources of Ninevit V community at that time.
This article which is part of a doctoral dissertation on Ninevite V culture، seeks to identify these two important aspects of society's life. It divided into two parts، the first being the cultivation and how Ninevite V community was trying to increase their agricultural output. The second part: focuses on the management of agriculture and grain storages. It's about how to build silos and store crops.
A Quarter-Century of Online Informatics Education: Learners Served and Lessons Learned
Authors: Hersh William
Published: July 2024

The value and methods of online learning have changed tremendously over the last 25 years. The goal of this paper is to review a quarter-century of experience with online learning by the author in the field of biomedical and health informatics, describing the learners served and the lessons learned. The author details the history of the decision to pursue online education in informatics, describing the approaches taken as educational technology evolved over time. A large number of learners have been served, and the online learning approach has been well-received, with many lessons learned to optimize the educational experience. Online education in biomedical and health informatics has provided a scalable and exemplary approach to learning in this field.
Improving the quality, speed and transparency of curating data to the Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership (OMOP) Common Data Model using the Carrot tool (Preprint)
Authors: Cox Samuel , Masood Erum , Panagi Vasiliki , Macdonald Calum , Milligan Gordon , Horban Scott , Santos Roberto , Hall Chris , Lea Daniel , Tarr Simon , Mumtaz Shahzad , Akashili Emeka , Rae Andy , Cole Christian , Sheikh Aziz , Jefferson Emily , Quinlan Philip Roy
Published: July 2024

UNSTRUCTURED

The use of data standards is low across the healthcare system and therefore to undertake international research it is usually required to convert data to a common data model. One such model is the Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership (OMOP) Common Data Model. It has gained significant traction across researchers and those who have developed data platforms. The Observational Healthcare Data Sciences and Informatics (OHDSI) partnership manage OMOP and provide many open-source tooling to assist those with data to convert their data to the OMOP CDM. The challenge, however, is in the skills, knowledge, know-how and capacity within teams to convert their data to OMOP. The European Health Data Evidence Network (EHDEN) provided funds to allow data owners to bring in external resource to do the required conversions and therefore creating a once in time conversion of data. The Carrot software is a new set of open-source tools designed to help address these challenges while not requiring data access by external resources.

Data protection rules are increasing and privacy by design is a core principle under the European and UK legislations related to data protection. Our aims for the Carrot software were to have a standardised mechanism for managing the data curation process, capturing the rules used to convert the data, and creating a platform that can re-use rules across projects to drive standardisation of process, improve the speed, and without compromising on quality. Most importantly, the privacy by design approach was to deliver this approach without requiring those creating the rules to have access to any of the data.

Carrot has been delivered and has been used on a project called CO-CONNECT to assist in the process of allowing datasets to be discovered via a federated platform. It has been used to create over forty five thousand rules and over 5 million of patient records have been converted. This has been achieved while maintaining our principles of ensuring this can be achieved with no access to the underlying data by the team creating the rules. It has also facilitated the re-use of existing rules, with the majority of rules being re-used rather than manually curated.

Carrot has demonstrated how it can be utilised alongside existing OHDSI tools with a focus on the mapping stage. In the CO-CONNECT project it successfully managed to re-use rules across datasets. The approach is valid and brought the benefits expected with future work continuing to optimise the generation of rules.
User Acceptance of a Home Robotic Assistant for Individuals With Physical Disabilities: Explorative Qualitative Study (Preprint)
Authors: Sørensen Linda , Sagen Johannesen Dag Tomas , Melkas Helinä , Johnsen Hege Mari
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Health care is shifting toward 5 proactive approaches: personalized, participatory, preventive, predictive, and precision-focused services (P5 medicine). This patient-centered care leverages technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI)–powered robots, which can personalize and enhance services for users with disabilities. These advancements are crucial given the World Health Organization’s projection of a global shortage of up to 10 million health care workers by 2030.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to investigate the acceptance of a humanoid assistive robot among users with physical disabilities during (1) AI-powered (using a Wizard of Oz methodology) robotic performance of predefined personalized assistance tasks and (2) operator-controlled robotic performance (simulated distant service).

METHODS

An explorative qualitative design was used, involving user testing in a simulated home environment and individual interviews. Directed content analysis was based on the Almere model and the model of domestic social robot acceptance.

RESULTS

Nine participants with physical disabilities aged 27 to 78 years engaged in robot interactions. They shared their perceptions across 7 acceptance concepts: hedonic attitudes, utilitarian attitudes, personal norms, social norms, control beliefs, facilitating conditions, and intention to use. Participants valued the robot’s usefulness for practical services but not for personal care. They preferred automation but accepted remote control of the robot for some tasks. Privacy concerns were mixed.

CONCLUSIONS

This study highlights the complex interplay of functional expectations, technological readiness, and personal and societal norms affecting the acceptance of physically assistive robots. Participants were generally positive about robotic assistance as it increases independence and lessens the need for human caregivers, although they acknowledged some current shortcomings. They were open to trying more home testing if future robots could perform most tasks autonomously. AI-powered robots offer new possibilities for creating more adaptable and personalized assistive technologies, potentially enhancing their effectiveness and viability for individuals with disabilities.
Public Attitudes Towards Violence Against Doctors: Sentiment Analysis of Chinese Users (Preprint)
Authors: Zheng Yuwen , Tian Meirong , Chen Jingjing , Zhang Lei , Gao Jia , Li Xiang , Qu Xing
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Violence against doctors attracts the public’s attention both online and in the real world. Understanding the change in public opinion is essential to monitor public sentiment and make strategies to comfort the public’s emotions.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to quantify the difference in public sentiment according to online public opinion life cycle theory and describe an evolution of public sentiment during a high-profile violence against doctors’ crisis in China.

METHODS

This study used the term frequency-inverse document frequency (TF-IDF) algorithm to extract key terms and created keyword clouds from textual comments. The Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) topic model was employed to analyze the thematic evolution within public sentiment. The integrated Chinese Sentiment Lexicon was used to analyze the evolution of sentiments in the collected data.

RESULTS

12,775 valid comments were collected on public opinion on Sina Weibo in China. Thematic and sentiment analyses showed that the public’s sentiments were highly negative during the outbreak period (Disgust: 33.52%, Anger: 22.32%), then smoothly changed to positive and negative during the spread period (Sorrow: 34.45%, Joy: 32.46%), and tended to be rational and peaceful during the decline period (Joy: 32.71%, Sorrow: 27.98%). However, no matter how emotions change, the leading tone of each period contains a large number of negative sentiments.

CONCLUSIONS

This study simultaneously examined the dynamics of theme change and sentiment evolution in crises involving violence against doctors. It discovered that public sentiment varied in tandem with the theme shifts, yet the dominant sentiment from the initial stage of public opinion prevailed throughout. This finding, distinguished from prior research, underscored the enduring impact of initial public sentiment. The results offered valuable insights for medical institutions and authorities, suggesting the need for tailored risk communication strategies responsive to the evolving themes and sentiments at different stages of a crisis.
Digital Nudging in Digital Health Technologies: A Systematic Review (Preprint)
Authors: Johannsdottir Lilja Gudrun , Sigurðardóttir Steinunn Gróa , Óskarsdóttir María , Islind Anna Sigríður
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

The use of digital health technologies (DHT) in general and digital nudging within those in particular is rapidly growing. Digital nudges have the potential to impact the prevention of diseases and treatment of patients. DHTs such as telehealth services can increase the quality of life of patients, serve as an additional resource in healthcare settings as they are provided today, and support patients in preparation for treatment or the treatment itself. Although digital nudges have been explored and studied in the context of prevention and treatment, there is a need to further explore ways in which they can be used for patients in DHTs. There is a need to understand how DHTs that rely on digital nudges can be utilized. In light of that, there is a need for a systematic literature review on the topic.

OBJECTIVE

We synthesize research regarding how digital nudging can be utilized to enhance DHTs. Addressing the research question: “How can digital nudges be used within digital health technologies in healthcare settings to support the prevention and treatment of illnesses?” systematically analyzing the use of digital nudging within the domain of healthcare settings.

METHODS

A systematic review based on the PRISMA guidelines was conducted by searching the following databases: Scopus, PubMed, ACM Digital Library, Web of Science, and IEEE Xplore. In total, there were 2995 papers after excluding duplicates. Through a selection process, we arrived at 136 peer-reviewed papers that were read after which the last inclusion step in the systematic review yielded 50 papers that were included in the analysis.

RESULTS

We classify these contributions across ten established digital nudging categories. Furthermore, our findings indicate that digital nudging within DHTs is prominently used for patients in the context of (i) metabolic and physical activity, (ii) treatment adherence, (iii) addiction disease, (iv) rehabilitation, (v) mental health, and (vi) pediatrics.

CONCLUSIONS

In this paper, we show that there is a need to carefully consider the digital nudges embedded into DHTs as digital nudging is powerful but should be used carefully. The main contribution is an in-depth analysis of the literature that engages with the intersection between digital nudging and digital health technologies.

CLINICALTRIAL
Navigating the Maze of Social Media Disinformation on Psychiatric Illness and Charting Paths to Reliable Information for Mental Health Professionals : An Observational Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Hudon Alexandre , Perry Keith , Plate Anne-Sophie , Doucet Alexis , Ducharme Laurence , Djona Orielle , Testart Aguirre Constanza , Evoy Gabrielle
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Disinformation on social media can seriously affect mental health by spreading false information, increasing anxiety, stress, and confusion in vulnerable individuals as well as perpetuating stigma. This flood of misleading content can undermine trust in reliable sources and heighten feelings of isolation and helplessness among users.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to explore the phenomenon of disinformation about mental health on social media and provide recommendations to mental health professionals that would use social media platforms to create educational videos about mental health topics.

METHODS

A comprehensive analysis conducted on 1000 TikTok videos from over 16 countries, available in English, French, and Spanish, covering 26 mental health topics. The data collection was conducted using a framework on fake news and social media. A multilayered perceptron algorithm was used to identify factors predicting disinformation. Recommendations to health professionals about the creation of informative mental health videos were designed as per the data collected.

RESULTS

Disinformation was predominantly found in videos about neurodevelopment, mental health, personality disorders, suicide, psychotic disorders, and treatment. A machine learning model identified weak predictors of disinformation, such as an initial perceived intent to misinform and content aimed at the general public rather than a specific audience. Other factors, including content presented by licensed professionals like a counseling resident, an ENT surgeon, or a therapist, and country-specific variables from Ireland, Colombia, and the Philippines, as well as topics like adjustment disorder, addiction, eating disorders, and impulse control disorders, showed a weak negative association with disinformation. In terms of engagement, only the number of favorites was significantly associated with a reduction in disinformation. Five recommendations were made to enhance the quality of educational videos about mental health on social media platforms.

CONCLUSIONS

This study is the first to provide specific, data-driven recommendations to mental health providers globally, addressing the current state of disinformation on social media. Further research is needed to assess the implementation of these recommendations by health professionals, their impact on patient health, and the quality of mental health information on social networks.
Analysis of Gross Motor Development in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder before and after a Physical Exercise Program Using Exergames. (Preprint)
Authors: Grola Natã Rafael , Cerqueira Henrique , Custódio Rodrigo José , Martinelli Jr. Carlos Eduardo , Tourinho Filho Hugo
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is classified in the literature as a disorder of human neurodevelopment and presents itself in a unique way in each individual. It can alter various behaviors involving communication, speech, social interaction, repetitive movements, and fine and gross motor coordination. In this sense, various functional impairments are observed in people with the disorder. Because of these functional deficits, much research has been done on the motor functions and conditions of these individuals, given the detrimental impact that deficits in motor coordination and executive functions have on independence and the development of social skills, as well as directly affecting health conditions and physical and mental integrity.

OBJECTIVE

To this end, the aim of this study was to assess the gross motor development of children diagnosed with ASD before and after a period of therapeutic physiotherapy intervention using exergames as a tool.

METHODS

The study included nine prepubertal males between the ages of seven and ten who underwent a 12-week intervention with two weekly half-hour sessions using exergames.

RESULTS

Based on the analysis of the data, it was possible to observe a significant difference in the Test of Gross Motor Development-GMQ (52 vs 67; p=0.0277) and in the subtests assessing object control (36 vs 48; p=0.0180) and locomotor performance (0 vs 66; p=0.0277) of the group of participants included in the study.

CONCLUSIONS

Based on the results of this study, the intervention using exergames as a therapeutic tool was the main factor responsible for improving the gross motor development of children diagnosed with ASD.
Analysis and Remedial Measures for Basement Leakage in a Residential Building
Authors: Qin Liangkai , Xiang Bailin , Cheng Lei , Zheng Mingyu
Published: July 2024

In the realm of residential construction, the issue of leakage remains a significant quality challenge for construction enterprises. An analysis of maintenance data from our company since 2010 reveals that 75% of user-reported repair issues involve basement leakage. This article examines the waterproofing project of a residential basement, delving into the quality issues encountered during actual construction. Through in-depth analysis, it proposes targeted solutions. Additionally, the article compiles relevant data to assess the specific impact of these solutions on improving the effectiveness of residential waterproofing projects. Integrating the principles of total quality management, the article proposes a scientific governance strategy aimed at enhancing the overall quality of waterproofing projects. Furthermore, the article emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring and feedback mechanisms to ensure the long-term effectiveness of these strategies.
Agricultural Profitability through Resilience: Smallholder Farmers' Strategies for Coping with Extreme Weather in Guimba, Nueva Ecija
Authors: Carbonell Jesus N. , Lumibao Mary Jane N. , Aliado Ruffaly C. , Tolentino Shermaine L. , Cruz Jocelyn B. , Elcano Gladys Mae R.
Published: July 2024

This study investigated the knowledge strategies and coping utilized by smallholder farmers in Guimba, Nueva Ecija to reduce and adjust to the effects of climate change. Smallholder farmers, who are frequently susceptible to climate change, utilize various traditional and innovative methods to strengthen their ability to withstand and recover from these consequences. Based on the results of this study, farmers in Guimba, Nueva Ecija demonstrate a profound comprehension of the adverse weather conditions, such as typhoons, droughts, and excessive rainfall, which they ascribe to climate change. While they have a fundamental understanding of climate change and its effects, their knowledge of scientific intricacies is restricted, indicating a need for information that is particular to the context. Although farmers possess knowledge about climate change, they are not actively engaging in proactive actions to adapt to it. Instead, they rely on reactive coping mechanisms. This highlights the necessity for targeted educational and communicative endeavors to promote the acceptance and implementation of approaches. Furthermore, the absence of available resources poses a significant barrier to achieving successful adaptation, highlighting the importance of pushing for inexpensive and feasible measures for adaptation. Farmers recognize the benefits of agroforestry and have started integrating the growth of fruit trees, particularly mangoes, into their coping techniques.
The importance and problem of Chinese network language in teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language
Authors: Shuting Li , Singh Charanjit Kaur Swaran
Published: July 2024

With the popularity of the Internet and mobile terminal technology all over the world, online language, as one of the tools for external communication, plays an important role in the development of languages in the world.As China's international status continues to improve, "Chinese language fever" has swept the world, and more and more foreigners are joining the ranks of Chinese language learning. In order to understand Chinese culture and learn pure Chinese, we should not neglect the learning of online language.Chinese Internet language plays an important role in Chinese language learning, whether as a means of daily communication for international students or an emerging form of language with a wide range of applications. The purpose of this thesis is to promote the teaching of Chinese as a foreign language and to provide new ideas, new methods and new contents for teaching Chinese as a foreign language.
individualización humana y sus bases en la individualización animal
Authors: Vieyra Bahena Pedro José , Hernández Prado José
Published: July 2024

El artículo propone que el principal fundamento de la individualización humana son las funciones relacionales que posee el organismo humano, el cual fue fruto de una evolución psicobiológica y cuenta con antecedentes y expresiones iniciales en el llamado reino animal, gracias a las cuales las personas humanas, y ciertas protopersonas animales, son capaces de modelar la dirección de su comportamiento y adquirir una individualidad conformada por rasgos psíquicos y funcionales específicos. Esta perspectiva está basada en las propuestas de los sociólogos alemanes Norbert Elias y Niklas Luhmann, enriquecidas y complementadas por las de filósofos y naturalistas como Thomas Reid, Antonio Caso, John R. Searle, Edward O. Wilson o Carl Safina, en un ejercicio de heterogéneo pensamiento sociológico.
prisionalización en México: un factor de violencia a los derechos fundamentales, a la salud mental y al libre desarrollo de la personalidad en mujeres madres en situación de reclusión
Authors: García Zamora Carlos André
Published: July 2024

El ensayo expone la importancia de la prisionalización como un factor determinante en el sistema penitenciario mexicano, en especial para un grupo en específico: las mujeres madres en situación de reclusión, pues ésta se configura como una variable significativa en la relación materno-filial al obstaculizar la garantía de los derechos fundamentales al libre desarrollo de la personalidad y a la salud en su vertiente de salud mental.
Ayurveda Perspectives of Avascular Necrosis (AVN) and its Management through the Ancient Practices
Authors: Ingle Pandhari Uttamrao , Hedaoo Kumudini , Harne Ganesh , Rindhe Chittaranjan
Published: July 2024

Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a complex disease influenced by various factors, primarily affecting a younger demographic. If not treated properly it can lead to femoral head collapse and severe joint pain. The characteristics of Avascular necrosis can be correlated with Asthimajjavruta vata according to Ayurveda science. Bhedo-Asthiparvanam, Sandhishula, Satata Ruk, Mamsabalakshaya and Asvapna are major symptoms of disease. Ayurvedic medications and non-medicinal therapies of Panchkarma may help to halt further necrosis and revitalize bone health. Guggulu, Giloy, Kantkari, Patol, Vasa, Babbula, Shunthi, Pippali, Maricha, Amalaki, Haritaki and Vibhitaki, etc. are drugs which offers anti-inflammatory and pain relieving effects in AVN. The Agnikarma as thermal cauterization can stimulate healing if heat applied to the skin or superficial tissues. The other therapies of Panchkarma reduce muscle tension and enhance relaxation thus contributing towards the therapeutic management of AVN.
Consumer behaviour towards Ayurvedic products in India
Authors: NS Rakhi , Sneha Anjani Vajrala , Reddy A. Amarender
Published: July 2024

Ayurveda is a traditional Indian system of medicine that focuses on holistic health and balance through natural remedies, diet, and lifestyle practices. Many skin and hair care products are available in the Indian markets. Yet, consumers are confused with brand authenticity, 100% natural or not? Reliability of the quality in the absence of proper third-party verification. This study examines this intriguing domain by probing consumer perceptions, experiences, and their ability to discern authentic natural products from those containing synthetic chemicals. The study is based on both primary and secondary data. Primary data is collected through structured questionnaires from a cross-section of 260 households in year 2022, and secondary data is collected from the Amazon ratings. The results of the primary survey show that 58% of respondents said they were unsure whether the ayurvedic or herbal hair and skin care products they use contain chemical ingredients. Results of the secondary survey show that purchasing decisions are not made solely based on a product's chemical-free ingredients; other considerations also play a role. Overall, higher share of five-star rating for ayurvedic products, indicates consumers are happy about the products, however,  the market concentration for the ayurvedic products is high, and there is a good scope for new entrants into the market.
What Does Lauren Berlant Teach Us About Networked Affect?
Authors: Pedwell Carolyn , Stowe Eve
Published: July 2024

Lauren Berlant’s profound legacy for affect theory, cultural studies, queer theory and adjacent fields centers on their socio-sensory attunement to the role of media, popular culture, and the aesthetic in shaping everyday experience within late capitalist America and far beyond. And yet, within the pervasively digitalized media cultures of the twenty first century, it is curious, perhaps, that Berlant rarely engaged directly with digital culture, nor has their work (with notable pockets of exception) been drawn on widely in accounts of networked media within media theory, digital humanities, or critical data studies (Pedwell 2023b; see also Azhar and Boler 2023). The central claim orienting this introductory essay, however, is that the uncommon instances in which Berlant does address digital technologies explicitly are instructive and, moreover, that there is much to be gained from mining Berlant’s rich oeuvre for what it teaches us about the changing relations among affect, subjectivity, digital culture, and ‘the political’ amid the intersecting crises of the present. The most significant lessons Berlant’s work imparts in this vein, we will argue, concern the affective workings and implications of mediation, genre, and infrastructure in our digital age—lessons which prompt us to confront the ineradicable persistence of uncertainty, ambivalence, and vulnerability within human-technology relations, alongside the vital role of transitional infrastructures in the emergent ethico-politics of networked affect.
ANALYSIS OF SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE AND ADDED VALUE OF TEMPEH IN MATARAM CITY
Authors: Wuryantoro W , Ayu C , Sjah T
Published: July 2024

Supply chain performance measurement presents a valuable opportunity to enhance and advance supply chain management practices across various industries, including the tempeh agroindustry. The research was aimed at analyzing the structure and performance of the supply chain, as well as the added value of the tempeh agroindustry in Mataram city. The study utilized a descriptive method that involved interviewing several respondents. Collected data was analyzed using the Supply Chain Operation Reference (SCOR) method version 9, and  Hayami Model Added Value Analysis. The results indicated that the stakeholders involved in the agroindustry supply chain in Mataram city were soybean importers in Java, local soybean supply agents, tempeh agroindustry entrepreneurs, and tempeh retailers. The study found that the tempeh agroindustry supply chain performance attained superior performance in the Reliability, Flexibility, Responsiveness, and Asset attributes. On the other hand, the Total Supply Chain Cost attribute recorded poor performance. Processing one kilogram of soybeans into tempeh yielded an added value of IDR. 9,280.82, with an added value ratio of 43.56%, and is categorized as moderate.
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE QUALITY OF NATURAL FEED BROILER CHICKEN WITH THE ADDITION OF GARLIC LEAVES MEAL TO PRODUCE PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE, CARCASS QUALITY, AND HEALTHY MEAT QUALITY.
Authors: Syahrir Syahrir , Sugiarto Sugiarto , Marfuah Nuun , Teguh Muhammad
Published: July 2024

Garlic leaves contain a phytochemical compound, namely allicin which functions as an antimicrobial and antioxidant and can reduce cholesterol and fat in the body so that it can produce healthy chicken growth. Research on meat quality and productivity of broilers obtaining the garlic leaves meal percentage (R0=0; R1=2.5; R2=5.0; R3=7.5; P4=10%) in feed. This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) with The Honest Significant Difference (HSD) as an advanced test. The parameters observed were feed consumption, body weight gain, feed conversion, carcass percentage, and carcass component percentage (chest, upper thigh, lower thigh, back, wings, and abdominal fat). The results showed the addition of garlic leaves meal had a very significant effect (P<0.01) on protein digestibility, energy metabolism, and feed consumption, but had no effect (P>0.05) on body weight gain and feed conversion. Treatment had a significant effect (P<0.05) on the percentage of chicken breast carcass components, a very significant effect (P<0.01) on the upper thigh and lower thigh carcass components but had no effect (P>0.05) on carcass percentage, chicken back and wings. Treatment had a very significant effect (P<0.01) on the percentage of abdominal fat. In conclusion, the treatment gave excellent growth in broilers and produced healthier meat due to the low abdominal fat content.
EFFECTIVENESS OF BIOCHAR AS SOIL AMELIORANT TO INCREASE SMALL SHALLOT BULBS YIELD FROM TRUE SHALLOT SEED (TSS) IN DRYLAND AGROECOSYSTEM
Authors: Rahayu Muji , Pangestuti Retno
Published: July 2024

The decline in soil fertility, characterized by extremely low organic matter content, is a common occurrence in agricultural land due to the intensified practices of crop production. These practices often involve the unwise application of chemical fertilizers and a lack of recycling agricultural waste as organic fertilizers. This study aimed to investigate the impact of biochar on the yield of small shallot bulbs grown from true shallot seed (TSS) in a dryland agroecosystem. The experimental trial was conducted using a randomized block design, incorporating two factors: organic amendments (biochar, manure, and biomass) and TSS varieties (Tuk-tuk, Sanren, and Trisula). The results demonstrated that the use of biochar, particularly in the Trisula variety, resulted in the highest production of mini-tubers, with an average of 4.5 tubers per seed. In comparison, the Sanren variety yielded 1.8 bulbs per seed, while the Tuk-Tuk variety yielded 1.2 bulbs per seed. Furthermore, the application of biochar had a positive influence on soil properties, such as increased levels of organic carbon (C- organic), availability of phosphorus (P-available), and cation exchange capacity (CEC) in dry soils. The utilization of biochar as an organic amendment demonstrated its potential to enhance shallot bulb yield, particularly in the Trisula variety, within a dryland agroecosystem.
Assessing the Impact of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Reports on Government Accountability
Authors: Binti Abu Nor 'Asyiqin , Ahmad Zazili Ainol Sarina , Nordin Enylina Nordin , Hussain Wan Shafizah , Basri Siti Aisyah
Published: July 2024

This study examines the effectiveness of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Malaysia to enrich the understanding of its role in promoting governmental accountability. Through an extensive content analysis of the PAC reports spanning from 2019 to 2022 sourced from the Official Web of Parliament PAC, issues raised by the PAC were categorized into key improvement areas. Findings unveiled 104 flagged issues, with 68 addressed effectively, while 29 remained unresolved despite agreements for action and 7 lacking government response. The government's consideration of 97 out of 104 issues, reflecting a response rate exceeding 90%, underscored the PAC's pivotal role in fostering accountability. This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the prevailing issues identified in PAC reports and their current resolution status. It offers crucial insights for legislators to enhance the efficacy of their oversight procedures. Additionally, it provides empirical data on the impact of legislative oversight on governmental operations. The findings highlight the PAC's capacity to instigate positive reforms within government agencies, thereby enhancing transparency and promoting accountable governance. Future research should explore how the composition of the PAC committees influences issue resolution and government responses, while further investigations are recommended to evaluate the effects of the PAC recommendations on governmental practices.
Association of Insulin Resistance With Cardiovascular Disease and All-Cause Mortality in Type 1 Diabetes: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Sun Rui , Wang Jianxin , Li Meng , Li Jingen , Pan Yi , Liu Birong , Lip Gregory Y.H. , Zhang Lijing
Published: July 2024

OBJECTIVE

The association of insulin resistance (IR) with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality in type 1 diabetes (T1D) remains unclear.

PURPOSE

To investigate whether IR is associated with CVD and all-cause mortality among individuals with T1D.

DATA SOURCES

PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library databases were searched from inception to 31 October 2023.

STUDY SELECTION

Observational studies reporting the associations between IR, as calculated by the estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR), and the risk of CVD and all-cause mortality in individuals with T1D were eligible for inclusion.

DATA EXTRACTION

Data from eight selected studies were extracted, pooled by random-effects models, and results are presented as hazard ratios (95% CIs).

DATA SYNTHESIS

Eight studies involving 21,930 individuals were included, of which five studies involving 19,960 individuals with T1D reported the risk of CVD. During a median follow-up of 10 years, there were 2,149 cases of incident CVD. The pooled hazard ratio for composite CVD outcome per 1-unit increase in the eGDR index was 0.83 (95% CI 0.78–0.90, I2 = 58.9%). Five studies involving 19,403 individuals reported the risk of all-cause mortality. During a median follow-up of 10 years, 1,279 deaths were observed. The pooled hazard ratio for all-cause mortality per 1-unit increase in the eGDR index was 0.84 (95% CI 0.81–0.87, I2 = 0%).

LIMITATIONS

The small number of available studies restricted our ability to perform meta-regression analyses or more detailed subgroup analyses.

CONCLUSIONS

IR, as calculated by the eGDR, may be an additional risk factor for CVD and all-cause mortality in T1D.
Regional variations in incidence and treatment trends of Achilles tendon ruptures in Finland: a nationwide study
Authors: Hallinen Marjukka , Sallinen Henri , Keskinen Heli , Matilainen Markus , Ekman Elina
Published: July 2024

Background and purpose: The aim of our study was to assess the regional variations in Achilles tendon rupture incidence and treatment methods in Finland during the period 1997–2019.Methods: The Finnish National Hospital Discharge Register (NHDR) and the Finnish Register of Primary Health Care Visits (PHCR) were searched to identify all adult patients diagnosed with Achilles tendon rupture during our study period. The population-based annual incidence and incidences of surgically and non-surgically treated Achilles tendon ruptures were calculated for each hospital district.Results: Achilles tendon rupture incidence increased from 17.3 per 105 person-years in 1997 to 32.3 per 105 in 2019. The mean incidence of Achilles tendon ruptures ranged from 26.4 per 105 (North Savo) to 37.2 per 105 (Central Ostrobothnia). The incidence of Achilles tendon ruptures increased in all areas. The proportion of non-surgical treatment of Achilles tendon ruptures ranged in 1997 from 7% (Vaasa) to 67% (Åland) and in 2019 from 73% (Southwest Finland) to 100% (East Savo, Kainuu, Länsi-Pohja, Åland). During the study period, a shift towards non-surgical treatment was evident in all hospital districts.Conclusion: Regional variations in Achilles tendon rupture incidence exist in Finland; however, the incidence increased in all areas during the follow-up period. More Achilles tendon rupture patients are currently being treated non-surgically throughout the country.
Clasificación automática de defectos de paneles solares aplicando aprendizaje de máquina
Authors: Castillo Méndez Robinson
Published: July 2024

Este trabajo presenta el avance realizado en el desarrollo e implementación de una interfaz para la detección automática de defectos en paneles solares fotovoltaicos, aplicando aprendizaje de máquina, proyecto ejecutado en el Centro de Electricidad, Electrónica y Telecomunicaciones, con el objetivo de contribuir con el mejoramiento del proceso de verificación de defectos de los paneles solares a los que se les realiza el ensayo de Electroluminiscencia (EL) en el Laboratorio de Ensayos de Paneles Solares (LEPS). Se presentan definiciones y aspectos básicos de Machine Learning, los principales defectos de los paneles solares que pueden identificarse en las imágenes EL y una descripción de alto nivel de la solución propuesta.
Caso de éxito: experiencia de co-creación para innovación en acceso a la atención en salud
Authors: Hernandez Mora John Alejandro , Gómez Ramírez Olga Janneth , Vélez Uribe Francisco Javier , Haider Sultan , Espinoza Rojas Jorge Manuel , Schroth Sebastian , Mejía Fique Emily Catalina , Murillo Ana , Ávila Echeverría Harry Andrés , García Laura
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: Promover la cooperación intersectorial, con el fin de fortalecer el ecosistema de innovación en salud en Colombia, Siemens Healthineers (SHS) y la Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNAL), llevaron a cabo del 5 al 9 de junio de 2023 la 169va edición del Programa de Certificación Innovation Think Tank (ITT), el cual se realizó por primera vez en Latinoamérica.
Metodología: En esta experiencia, la metodología de innovación ITT (adquirir el mandato, análisis de conjunto, co-creación y comercialización) se utilizó para abordar los desafíos de acceso a la salud en la región.
Resultados: Se resalta la articulación intersectorial con enfoque en estrategias de inclusión, que logró subvencionar a los participantes y gestionar el primer programa con idioma híbrido español e inglés. También se destaca la amplia convocatoria lograda al ser uno de los programas que más disciplinas (30), participantes (72) y expertos (24) ha reunido, y el primero con mentorías.
Conclusiones: De esta forma, a través de este caso de éxito, se evidenció la relevancia de desarrollar iniciativas dentro del ecosistema de innovación y se espera que este sea el primer paso para continuar estableciendo espacios de innovación intersectoriales que trabajen los retos que tiene Colombia en el acceso a la salud.
 
Palabras claves: Innovación tecnológica, gestión de ciencia, tecnología e innovación en salud, accesibilidad a los servicios de salud, cooperación intersectorial.
Effect of Nickel-Aluminum Trioxide/Titanium Dioxide Nanocomposites on Photo-oxidation of Olive Mill Wastewater
Authors: R Oztekin
Published: July 2024

In this study, the magnetic nickel (Ni) doped aluminium trioxide (aluminium oxide or alumina, Al2 O3 ) based titanium dioxide (TiO2 ) [Ni-Al2 O3 /TiO2 ] nanocomposites (NCs) was used for the photocatalytic oxidation (photo-oxidation) of pollutant parameters {chemical oxygen demand (COD) components [CODtotal, CODdis, CODinert]}, toxic polyphenols [catechol, 3-hydroxybenzoic acid, tyrosol, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, 4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid, 3-hydroxyphenylpropionic acid, 4-hydroxyphenylpropionic acid, 3,4-dihydroxyphenylethanol, 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid], and toxic polyaromatics [aniline, 4–nitroaniline, o–toluidine, o-anisidine, benzene, nitrobenzene, ethylbenzene, 3,6-bis(dimethylamino)durene, benzidine, dimethylaniline, 3,3–dichlorobenzidine]} from the olive mill effluent wastewaters (OMW), at different mass ratios of Al2 O3 , TiO2 and Ni (1%/5%/10%; 10%/1%/5% and 1%/10%/5%), at increasing photooxidation times (10, 30, 60, 100 and 120 min), at different Ni/Al2 O3 /TiO2 photocatalyst concentrations (50, 250, 500 and 1000 mg/l), pH values (4.0-7.0-9.0 and 10.0) and temperatures (15°C, 25°C, 50°C and 80°C), under 500 W ultraviolet visible (UV-vis) and 50 W sun lights irradiations, respectively. The acute toxicity assays were operated with Microtox (Aliivibrio fischeri also called Vibrio fischeri) and Daphnia magna acute toxicity tests. The significance of the correlations between data of all experimental samples were determined using the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) test statistics. Under the optimized conditions, the maximum CODdis, total phenol and total aromatic amines (TAAs) photooxidation yields were 98%, 88%, 94%, respectively, at pH=9.0, at 500 mg/l Ni/Al2 O3 / TiO2 NCs, under 500 W UV-vis light, after 100 min photooxidation time, at 50°C, respectively. The photooxidation yields in OMW under sun light was lower than the photooxidation yields in the OMW under UV-vis light. 94.44% maximum Microtox acute toxicity yield was found in Ni/Al2 O3 /TiO2 NCs=500 mg/l after 150 min photooxidation time, at 60°C. 90% maximum Daphnia magna acute toxicity removal was obtained in Ni/Al2 O3 /TiO2 NCs=500 mg/l after 150 min photooxidation time, at 60o C. Microtox acute toxicity test was more sensitive than Daphnia magna acute toxicity assay
Sub2: A TFIIB Interacting Protein with Pleiotropic Roles in mRNA Synthesis, Processing and Transport
Authors: E Fidler , A Ansari
Published: July 2024

The generally accepted view is that different steps of transcription, mRNA processing and mRNA trafficking are performed by dedicated accessory factors. The research during last couple of decades, however, has challenged this dogma. We recently showed that the general transcription factor TFIIB, in addition to its well established role in initiation, is also involved in termination of transcription. Mass spectrometry of purified TFIIB revealed Sub2 as one of its major interacting partners. Sub2 has already been implicated in elongation step of transcription, splicing and mRNA trafficking. Interaction of Sub2 with TFIIB implicates it in initiation and termination steps of transcription. Multiplicity of Sub2 biological roles may be responsible for its link with a number of human pathological conditions making it a potential drug target.
Community-Based Hospital Rotations in Training Health Care Professionals
Authors: GC Seroney
Published: July 2024

Community based hospital rotation is the placement of health care professionals on training in community health care facilities located in the rural or urban undeserved areas. Hospital rotation in this context is clinical placement or clinical training in rural health facilities or urban underserved areas.
Rational and Gentle Therapy of Onychomycosis
Authors: M Sefrankova
Published: July 2024

Diseases caused by microscopic organisms - fungi (incorrectly “molds”) - belong among the most common skin infections and studies show an increasing trend in their occurrence. Dermatomycoses are fungal infections which affect the skin, nails, or hair. Even though the best practices state that naming an infection should be based on identified trigger, the Latin word “tinea” followed by the area of the body (e.g. tinea unguium, tinea pedis) is used more frequently.
https://medwinpublishers.com/OAJDA/very-highly-advanced-artificial-intelligence-(vhaai).pdf
Authors: Gajawada Satish
Published: July 2024

A new field titled “Very Highly Advanced Artificial Intelligence (VHAAI)” is coined in this article. VHAAI is a new field which is the collection of the following fields
GOD Artificial Intelligence (GAI)
Authors: Gajawada Satish
Published: July 2024

A new field titled “GOD Artificial Intelligence” is coined/defined/invented in this article.
The Comparison of Single and Double Phototherapy Effects in Blood Calcium Level in Neonates with Jaundice
Authors: MB Sohrabi , A Sadeghian , M Yarmohammadi , P Zolfaghari , N Fasaei , MH Kalantar
Published: July 2024

Background: Given the high prevalence of infant’s jaundice and the importance of rapid and timely diagnosis and treatment, selecting the appropriate treatment, such as the type of phototherapy is necessary which can be done in single and double phototherapy. The aim of this study is to compare the effect of single and double phototherapy in neonates with jaundice in Imam Hossain hospital of Shahroud. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 130 infants with jaundice who had been referred to Bahar Hospital, Shahroud, between March 2020 and February 2021. The patients were randomly divided into two equal groups: A (double phototherapy) and B (single phototherapy), and calcium levels were measured 24, 48 and 72 hours later and compared with each other. Results: The results showed that the groups were matched for demographic and clinical characteristics that there was no significant difference between the two groups. The calcium reduction after 72 hours in the double phototherapy group was 9.9± 0.5 to 8.3± 0.7 mg/dl and in the single phototherapy group it was 9.9± 0.4 to 8.6± 0.4 mg/dl, which did not differ significantly (p = 0.125). Conclusion: This study showed that although single and standard phototherapy is an effective and common method to control hyperbilirubinemia, it seems that double phototherapy can accelerate the reduction of serum bilirubin and does not have significant changes in calcium levels, but according to the contradictory results of different studies, more studies and a larger sample size are needed for final confirmation.
American Alligator (Alligator mississippians) Behavioral Ecology on the FGCU Campus
Authors: Stocking Gillian , Everham III Edwin
Published: July 2024

Wild animals often travel deeper into urban areas than they realize and find themselves confronted with an environment they do not understand. They may wander into heavily trafficked areas, get hit by cars, get frightened by people, and–if the animal happens to be a bird–fly into glass (Threats to wildlife 2018). The top predator, the American Alligator (Alligator mississippians) is one of the native animals that still call Florida Gulf Coast University its home. The purpose of this research is to better understand how human activity and development affects the behaviors of the American Alligators (Alligator mississippians) at Florida Gulf Coast University. Interactions between humans and alligators have become more frequent, so understanding how human presence and activity changes the detectability of these alligators is important to their long-term management on a human dominated landscape (Kidd-Weaver et al., 2022). This study focused on the ability to track radio-tagged alligators toward a visual sighting and whether this changes with time of day or location on campus.This project built on a previous study where alligators on the FGCU campus were captured, measured and gender identified, radio-tagged, and released. This part of the study focused on the spatial ecology on movements of the American Alligators based on gender. This phase of the study focused on the time of day they can be found and how this varies between more, to less developed parts of the campus.