bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A comprehensive systematic scoping review for physiotherapy interventions for people living with long COVID
Authors: Kabir Md. Feroz , Nyein Yin Khin , Jeffree Mohammad Saffree , Ahmedy Fatimah , Zainudin Muhamad Faizal , Hossain K M Amran , Jahan Sharmila , Islam Md. Waliul , Hasnat Md. Abu Khayer , Abul Fazal Abdullah Ibn
Published: April 2023

Background:A diverse spectrum of long COVID symptoms (LCS) have the scope of physical rehabilitation. Due to limited resources, very little is known about the physiotherapy and rehabilitation interventions for LCS and their clinical application. This study aims to explore the role of physiotherapy and rehabilitation interventions in the management of musculoskeletal, neurological, cognitive, cardiorespiratory, mental health, and functional impairments of LCS.

Methods:The study was a systematic scoping review of the literature published between April 2020 and July 2022.

Results:87 articles were extracted followed by a standard process of The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA) extension for Scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR). The included studies had a 3223 LCS population. All types of primary and secondary articles were retrieved except for qualitative studies. The evidence was evaluated by an appraisal scoring tool followed by the guidelines of the “Enhancing the Quality and Transparency of health Research (EQUATOR) network”. The included papers had a mean appraisal score of 0.7807 on a 0 to 1 scale (SD 0.08), the minimum score was for study protocols (0.5870), and the maximum score was for Cohort studies (.8977). Sixty seven (67) evidence-based interventions were documented from 17 clinical categories.

Conclusion:LCS can be treated by physiotherapy, exercise, and physical rehabilitation for musculoskeletal, neurological, cognitive, cardio-respiratory, mental health, and functional impairments at home or in clinical setups such as primary care settings by in-person care or telerehabilitation.
Twelve tips for physicians’ mastering expertise in diagnostic excellence
Authors: Shimizu Taro
Published: April 2023

Diagnostic errors, which account for a large proportion of medical errors, are a global medical challenge. The slogan of reducing diagnostic errors has recently shifted to a new strategy of diagnostic excellence, the core of which is the importance of improving the multidisciplinary diagnostic process. Many of the elements and strategies necessary for diagnostic excellence have been presented. In the context of this diagnostic improvement, some reports have been structured to improve the quality of performance of individual physicians as players. Still, surprisingly, only a few reports have focused on specific day-to-day training strategies for the diagnostic thinking process as expertise. This paper focuses on this point and proposes strategies for refining the diagnostic thinking expertise of frontline physicians in the new era, based on the following four elements: knowledge and experience, diagnostic thinking strategies, information management skills, and calibration and reflection.
How Big Should Your Data Really Be? Data-Driven Newsvendor: Learning One Sample at a Time
Authors: Besbes Omar , Mouchtaki Omar
Published: April 2023

We study the classical newsvendor problem in which the decision maker must trade off underage and overage costs. In contrast to the typical setting, we assume that the decision maker does not know the underlying distribution driving uncertainty but has only access to historical data. In turn, the key questions are how to map existing data to a decision and what type of performance to expect as a function of the data size. We analyze the classical setting with access to past samples drawn from the distribution (e.g., past demand), focusing not only on asymptotic performance but also on what we call the transient regime of learning, that is, performance for arbitrary data sizes. We evaluate the performance of any algorithm through its worst-case relative expected regret, compared with an oracle with knowledge of the distribution. We provide the first finite sample exact analysis of the classical sample average approximation (SAA) algorithm for this class of problems across all data sizes. This allows one to uncover novel fundamental insights on the value of data: It reveals that tens of samples are sufficient to perform very efficiently but also that more data can lead to worse out-of-sample performance for SAA. We then focus on the general class of mappings from data to decisions without any restriction on the set of policies and derive an optimal algorithm (in the minimax sense) and characterize its associated performance. This leads to significant improvements for limited data sizes and allows to exactly quantify the value of historical information.

This paper was accepted by David Simchi-Levi, data science.

Supplemental Material: The data files and online appendix are available at https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2023.4725 .
Non-uniform image reconstruction for fast photoacoustic microscopy of histology imaging
Authors: Zhou Ling Xiao , Xia Yu , Dai Ren Xiang , Liu An Ran , Zhu Si Wei , Shi Peng , Song Wei , Yuan Xiao Cong
Published: April 2023

Photoacoustic microscopic imaging utilizes the characteristic optical absorption properties of pigmented materials in tissues to enable label-free observation of fine morphological and structural features. Since DNA/RNA can strongly absorb ultraviolet light, ultraviolet photoacoustic microscopy can highlight the cell nucleus without complicated sample preparations such as staining, which is comparable to the standard pathological images. Further improvements in the imaging acquisition speed are critical to advancing the clinical translation of photoacoustic histology imaging technology. However, improving the imaging speed with additional hardware is hampered by considerable costs and complex design. In this work, considering heavy redundancy in the biological photoacoustic images that overconsume the computing power, we propose an image reconstruction framework called non-uniform image reconstruction (NFSR), which exploits an object detection network to reconstruct low-sampled photoacoustic histology images into high-resolution images. The sampling speed of photoacoustic histology imaging is significantly improved, saving 90% of the time cost. Furthermore, NFSR focuses on the reconstruction of the region of interest while maintaining high PSNR and SSIM evaluation indicators of more than 99% but reducing the overall computation by 60%.
Building a digital twin for intelligent optical networks [Invited Tutorial]
Authors: Zhuge Qunbi , Liu Xiaomin , Zhang Yihao , Cai Meng , Liu Yichen , Qiu Qizhi , Zhong Xueying , Wu Jiaping , Gao Ruoxuan , Yi Lilin , Hu Weisheng
Published: April 2023

To support the development of intelligent optical networks, accurate modeling of the physical layer is crucial. Digital twin (DT) modeling, which relies on continuous learning with real-time data, provides a new paradigm to build a virtual replica of the physical layer with a significant improvement in accuracy and reliability. In addition, DT models will be able to forecast future change by analyzing historical data. In this tutorial, we introduce and discuss three key technologies, including modeling, telemetry, and self-learning, to build a DT for optical networks. The principles and progress of these technologies on major impairments that affect the quality of transmission are presented, and a discussion on the remaining challenges and future research directions is provided.
Characterisation of multi-layered structures using a vector-based gradient descent algorithm at terahertz frequencies
Authors: Mukherjee Amlan kusum , Wassmann Sven , Wenzel Konstantin , Globisch Björn , Kohlhaas Robert , Liebermeister Lars , Preu Sascha
Published: April 2023

Material characterisation and imaging applications using terahertz radiation have gained interest in the past few years due to their enormous potential for industrial applications. The availability of fast terahertz spectrometers or multi-pixel terahertz cameras has accelerated research in this domain. In this work, we present a novel vector-based implementation of the gradient descent algorithm to fit the measured transmission and reflection coefficients of multilayered objects to a scattering parameter-based model, without requiring any analytical formulation of the error function. We thereby extract thicknesses and refractive indices of the layers within a maximum 2% error margin. Using the precise thickness estimates, we further image a 50 nm-thick Siemens star deposited on a silicon substrate using wavelengths larger than 300 µm. The vector-based algorithm heuristically finds the error minimum where the optimisation problem cannot be analytically formulated, which can be utilised also for applications outside the terahertz domain.
Spectral broadening in convex-concave multipass cells
Authors: Hariton Victor , Fritsch Kilian , Schwarz Kevin , Kovalenko Nazar , Figueira Gonçalo , Arisholm Gunnar , Pronin Oleg
Published: April 2023

Since its first demonstration in 2016, the multi-pass spectral broadening technique has covered impressive ranges of pulse energy (3 µJ – 100 mJ) and peak power (4 MW – 100 GW). Energy scaling of this technique into the joule-level is currently limited by phenomena such as optical damage, gas ionization and spatio-spectral beam inhomogeneity. These limitations can be overcome by the novel multi-pass convex-concave arrangement, which exhibits crucial properties such as large mode size and compactness. In a proof-of-principle experiment, 260 fs, 15 µJ and 200 µJ pulses are broadened and subsequently compressed to approximately 50 fs with 90% efficiency and excellent spatio-spectral homogeneity across the beam profile. We simulate the proposed concept for spectral broadening of 40 mJ and 1.3 ps input pulses and discuss the possibility of further scaling.
Meiotic cells escape prolonged spindle checkpoint activity through kinetochore silencing and slippage
Authors: MacKenzie Anne , Vicory Victoria , Lacefield Soni
Published: April 2023

To prevent chromosome mis-segregation, a surveillance mechanism known as the spindle checkpoint delays the cell cycle if kinetochores are not attached to spindle microtubules, allowing the cell additional time to correct improper attachments. During spindle checkpoint activation, checkpoint proteins bind the unattached kinetochore and send a diffusible signal to inhibit the anaphase promoting complex/cyclosome (APC/C). Previous work has shown that mitotic cells with depolymerized microtubules can escape prolonged spindle checkpoint activation in a process called mitotic slippage. During slippage, spindle checkpoint proteins bind unattached kinetochores, but the cells cannot maintain the checkpoint arrest. We asked if meiotic cells had as robust of a spindle checkpoint response as mitotic cells and whether they also undergo slippage after prolonged spindle checkpoint activity. We performed a direct comparison between mitotic and meiotic budding yeast cells that signal the spindle checkpoint through two different assays. We find that the spindle checkpoint delay is shorter in meiosis I or meiosis II compared to mitosis, overcoming a checkpoint arrest approximately 150 minutes earlier in meiosis than in mitosis. In addition, cells in meiosis I escape spindle checkpoint signaling using two mechanisms, silencing the checkpoint at the kinetochore and through slippage. We propose that meiotic cells undertake developmentally-regulated mechanisms to prevent persistent spindle checkpoint activity to ensure the production of gametes.
Universal varicella vaccination in Denmark: Modeling public health impact, age-shift, and cost-effectiveness
Authors: Burgess Colleen , Samant Salome , leFevre Thomas , Schade Larsen Carsten , Pawaskar Manjiri
Published: April 2023

We modeled the long-term clinical and economic impact of two-dose universal varicella vaccination (UVV) strategies in Denmark using a dynamic transmission model. The cost-effectiveness of UVV was evaluated along with the impact on varicella (including age-shift) and herpes zoster burden. Six two-dose UVV strategies were compared to no vaccination, at either short (12/15 months) or medium (15/48 months) intervals. Monovalent vaccines (V-MSD or V-GSK) for the 1st dose, and either monovalent or quadrivalent vaccines (MMRV-MSD or MMRV-GSK) for the 2nd dose were considered. Compared to no vaccination, all two-dose UVV strategies reduced varicella cases by 94%-96%, hospitalizations by 93%-94%, and deaths by 91%-92% over 50 years; herpes zoster cases were also reduced by 9%. There was a decline in the total number of annual varicella cases in all age groups including adolescents and adults. All UVV strategies were cost-effective compared to no vaccination, with ICER values ranging from €18,228-€20,263/QALY (payer perspective) and €3,746-€5,937/QALY (societal perspective). The frontier analysis showed that a two-dose strategy with V-MSD (15 months) and MMRV-MSD (48 months) dominated all other strategies and was the most cost-effective. In conclusion, all modeled two-dose UVV strategies were projected to substantially reduce the clinical and economic burden of varicella disease in Denmark compared to the current no vaccination strategy, with declines in both varicella and zoster incidence for all age groups over a 50-year time horizon.
The role of international support programmes in global health security capacity building: A scoping review
Authors: Doble Anne , Sheridan Zoe , Razavi Ahmed , Wilson Anne , Okereke Ebere
Published: April 2023

Large scale public health emergencies such as COVID-19 demonstrate the importance of Global Health Security (GHS) and highlight the necessity of resilient public health systems capable of preparing for, detecting, managing, and recovering from such emergencies. Many international programmes support low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to strengthen public health capabilities for compliance with the International Health Regulations (IHR). This narrative review seeks to identify key characteristics and factors necessary for effective and sustainable IHR core capacity development, establishing roles for international support and some principles of good practice. We reflect on the “what” and the “how” of international support approaches, highlighting the importance of equitable partnerships and bi-directional learning, and inviting global introspection and re-framing of what capable and developed public health systems look like.
Acceptability of test and treat with doxycycline against Onchocerciasis in an area of persistent transmission in Massangam Health District, Cameroon
Authors: Nditanchou Rogers , Dixon Ruth , Atekem Kareen , Akongo Serge , Biholong Benjamin , Ayisi Franklin , Nwane Philippe , Wilhelm Aude , Basnet Sapana , Selby Richard , Wanji Samuel , Bakajika Didier , Oye Joseph , Kamgno Joseph , Boakye Daniel , Schmidt Elena , Senyonjo Laura
Published: April 2023

The main onchocerciasis elimination strategy is annual Community-Directed Treatment with ivermectin (CDTi). However, as a response to persistent high infection prevalence in Massangam Health District in Cameroon, two rounds of alternative treatments including biannual CDTi, ground larviciding and test and treat with doxycycline (TTd) were implemented. This led to a significant prevalence reduction from 35.7% to 12.3% (p<0.001) as reported by Atekem and colleagues. Here we report on the acceptability of TTd component based on qualitative and quantitative data. The TTd involved microscopic examination for microfilaria in skin biopsy and those infected were offered doxycycline 100 mg daily for 35 days by community-directed distributors (CDDs). Participation level was significantly high with 54% of eligible population (age > 8, not pregnant, not breastfeeding, not severely ill,) participating in the test in each round, increasing to 83% over the two rounds. Factors associated with non-participation included mistrust, being female; being younger than 26 years; short stay in the community; and belonging to semi-nomadic sub population due to their remote and disperse settlement, discrimination, their non selection as CDD, and language and cultural barriers. Treatment coverage was high -71% in round 1 and 83% in round 2. People moving away between testing and treatment impacted treatment coverage. Some participants noted mismatch between symptoms and test result; and that ivermectin is better than doxycycline, while others favoured doxycycline. CDD worried about work burden with unmatching compensation. Overall, TTd participation was satisfactory. But can be improved through reinforcing sensitisation, reducing time between test and treatment; combining TTd and CDTi in one outing; augmenting CDDs compensation and/or weekly visit; exploring for frequently excluded populations and adapting strategies to reach them; and use of a sensitive less invasive test.
Exploring the relative influence of raw materials, percussion techniques, and hominin skill levels on the diversity of the early Oldowan assemblages: Insights from the Shungura Formation, Lower Omo Valley, Ethiopia
Authors: Delagnes Anne , Brenet Michel , Gravina Brad , Santos Frédéric
Published: April 2023

The eastern African Oldowan has been documented in multiple raw material contexts and physical environments and displays considerable differences in terms of technological complexity. The relative influence of percussion techniques and raw material quality are central to debates concerning hominin skill levels as a potential driver of change during the period between 2.6 and 2 million-years (Ma). The early Oldowan assemblages from the Shugura Formation play a key role in these debates due to a number of distinctive features, including the small size of the artefacts and poorly controlled flaking. Here we mobilize quantified and replicable experimental data in order to (a) assess the significance of the bipolar technique in the Omo archaeological assemblages and (b) discriminate the respective impact of raw materials, technical choices and knapper skill levels on the unique character of these assemblages. By combining descriptive statistics with regression tree models, our analysis demonstrates knapper skill level to be of minimal importance in this context for the production of sharp-edged flakes. The absence of a link between skill and knapping success reflects the combined effect of raw material constraints, the frequent use of the bipolar technique, and relatively simple technical objectives. Our analysis confirms the key role played by local environmental conditions in the unique appearance of the Shungura assemblages, a relationship which has been frequently suggested but never demonstrated. Beyond the operational and sensorimotor skills considered in most studies, we suggest that the diversity of early Oldowan assemblages should be better sought in the cognitive abilities developed by early toolmakers as a response to landscape learning and use, two elements of early human evolution that remain largely unexplored.
Costly mistakes: Why and when spelling errors in resumes jeopardise interview chances
Authors: Sterkens Philippe , Caers Ralf , De Couck Marijke , Van Driessche Victor , Geamanu Michael , Baert Stijn
Published: April 2023

The analysis of hiring penalties due to spelling errors has been restricted to white-collar occupations and error-laden resumes. Moreover, the mechanisms underlying these penalties remained unclear. To fill these gaps, we conducted a scenario experiment with 445 recruiters. Compared to error-free resumes, hiring penalties are inflicted for error-laden resumes (18.5 percent points lower interview probability) and resumes with fewer errors (7.3 percent points lower interview probability). Furthermore, we find heterogeneity in penalties inflicted. Half of the penalty can be explained by the perceptions that applicants making spelling errors have lower interpersonal skills (9.0%), conscientiousness (12.1%) and mental abilities (32.2%).
Prevalence, age of decision, and interpersonal warmth judgements of childfree adults: Replication and extensions
Authors: Watling Neal Jennifer , Neal Zachary P.
Published: April 2023

Childfree individuals, who are also described as ‘childless by choice’ or ‘voluntarily childless’, have decided they do not want biological or adopted children. This is an important population to understand because its members have unique reproductive health and end-of-life needs, and they encounter challenges managing work-life balance and with stereotypes. Prior estimates of childfree adults’ prevalence in the United States, their age of decision, and interpersonal warmth judgements have varied widely over time and by study design. To clarify these characteristics of the contemporary childfree population, we conduct a pre-registered direct replication of a recent population-representative study. All estimates concerning childfree adults replicate, boosting confidence in earlier conclusions that childfree people are numerous and decide early in life, and that parents exhibit strong in-group favoritism while childfree adults do not.
Household dietary diversity across regions in Ethiopia: Evidence from Ethiopian socio-economic survey data
Authors: Jateno Workicho , Alemu Bamlaku Alamirew , Shete Maru
Published: April 2023

Background

Household food and nutrition insecurity continued to be a development and policy agenda in Ethiopia. Assessing the patterns and determinants of household dietary diversity is an important area of research given its importance for policy uptake in the country. This study is, therefore, initiated to identify the dominant food groups consumed by households and to investigate the determinants of household dietary diversity in the country.

Method

We used data from the 4th wave of the Ethiopian socioeconomic survey. The survey data for this study included 3,115 households living in rural areas (hereafter called ‘rural households’). Household Dietary Diversity Score (HDDS) was calculated and categorized as per the FAO’s recommendation: low HDDS category for those who consume three or less food groups, medium HDDS for those who consume four to six, and high HDDS for those who consume seven and more food groups during the past seven days. Ordinal logistic regression model was employed to estimate the determinants of rural household’s dietary diversity.

Results

Cereals were the most dominant food group consumed by 96.4% of the households followed by pulses, which was consumed by 82% of the households Nutrition-dense food commodities such as lean meat, vegetables and fruits were the least consumed food groups by households in Ethiopia. In terms of determinants of dietary diversity, female headed households have 38% more chance of consuming diverse foods compared to their male-headed counterparts (AOR = 1.38, 95% CI: 1.10, 1.73). Household heads who completed secondary education and above have 62% more chance of consuming diverse foods compared to uneducated household heads (AOR = 1.62, 95% CI: 1.2, 2.30). Household heads who are single have 37% less chance of consuming diverse foods compared to those household heads who are married (AOR = 0.63, 95% CI: 0.50, 0.80). Those households located in Harari regional state and in the rural surroundings of Diredawa town have 6.56 times more chance of consuming diverse foods compared to those households living in Tigray and Amhara regional states (AOR = 6.56, 95% CI: 4.60, 9.37). The results also highlighted that households who are in the upper wealth category have 9 times more chance of consuming diverse foods compared to those households who are the lower wealth category (AOR = 8.54, 95% CI: 6.79, 11.98).
Accessing mental health services for a child living with anxiety: Parents’ lived experience and recommendations
Authors: Woodgate Roberta L. , Gonzalez Miriam , Tennent Pauline
Published: April 2023

Background

Little research attention has been given to understanding the lived experience of parents who access mental health services in the context of child anxiety disorders. This paper reports on findings specific to parents’ lived experience of accessing services for their child living with anxiety and the recommendations they provided for improving access.

Methods

We used the qualitative research approach of hermeneutic phenomenology. The sample included 54 Canadian parents of youth living with an anxiety disorder. Parents took part in one semi-structured and one open-ended interview. We used a 4 staged data analysis process informed by van Manen’s approach and Levesque and colleagues’ framework of access to healthcare.

Results

The majority of parents reported being female (85%), white (74%), and single parents (39%). Parents’ ability to seek and obtain services was affected by not knowing when or where to access services, having to learn to navigate the system, limited availability of services, lack of timely services and interim supports, limited financial resources, and clinicians’ dismissal of parental concerns and knowledge. Provider (ability to listen), parent (willingness to participate in therapy), child (same race/ethnicity as provider), and service characteristics (cultural sensitivity) influenced whether parents perceived services as approachable, acceptable, and appropriate. Parents’ recommendations focused on: (1) improving the availability, timeliness, and coordination of services, (2) providing supports for parents and the child to facilitate obtaining care (education, interim supports), (3) improving communication with and among healthcare professionals, (4) the need to recognize parents’ experience-based knowledge, and (5) encouraging parents to take care of themselves and advocate for their child.

Conclusions

Our findings point to possible avenues (parents’ ability, service characteristics) that can be targeted to improve service access. As experts on their situation, parents’ recommendations highlight priority needs of relevance to health care professionals and policymakers.
The moderating role of neighborhood disadvantage on the link between functional limitations and self-rated health
Authors: Choi Jeong Ha (Steph) , Jung Daniel H.
Published: April 2023

Background

Self-rated health is an important health outcome and determinant of health. Improvements to our understanding on self-rated health could help design plans and strategies to improve self-rated health and achieve other preferred health outcomes. This study examined whether the link between functional limitations and self-rated health varies by neighborhood socioeconomic status.

Methods

This study used the Midlife in the United States study linked with the Social Deprivation Index developed by the Robert Graham Center. Our sample consist of noninstitutionalized middle to older adults in the United States (n = 6,085). Based on stepwise multiple regression models, we computed adjusted odds ratios to examine the relationships between neighborhood socioeconomic status, functional limitations, and self-rated health.

Results

Respondents in the socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods were older, had higher percentage of females, non-White respondents, lower educational attainment, lower perceived neighborhood quality, and worse health status with greater number of functional limitations than those in socioeconomically advantaged neighborhoods. Results showed a significant interaction was found where neighborhood-level discrepancies in self-rated health was biggest among individuals with highest number of functional limitations (B = -0.28, 95% CI[0.53, -0.04], p = 0.025). Specifically, individuals with the highest number of functional limitations from the disadvantaged neighborhoods had higher self-rated health compared to those from advantaged neighborhoods.

Conclusions

Our study findings highlight that neighborhood discrepancy in self-rated health is underestimated particularly among those with severe functional limitations. Moreover, when interpreting self-rated health status, values should not be taken face value, and should be considered together with the environmental conditions of where one resides.
Distinctive features of lipoprotein profiles in stroke patients
Authors: Konishi Tomokazu , Hayashi Yurie , Fujiwara Risako , Kawata Shinpei , Ishikawa Tatsuya
Published: April 2023

Classes of lipoproteins solubilize lipids in the blood, and their profiles are important for preventing atherosclerotic diseases. These can be identified by gel filtration HPLC, which has been analyzed in a manner that yields the same values as thede factostandard method, i.e., ultracentrifugation; however, previous studies have found that ultracentrifugation and its simplified alternatives, enzymatic methods, yield incorrect values. Here HPLC data of stroke patients and the controls were compared using data-driven analyses, without consideration for ultracentrifugation. The data well-separated patients from controls. In many patients, the level of HDL1 (a cholesterol scavenger) was low. The TG/cholesterol ratio of chylomicrons was found to be low in patients and high in the healthy elderly; the lower level may indicate a larger intake of animal fats. High levels of free glycerol in the elderly were hazardous, suggesting more dependence on lipids as an energy source. Statins had minimal effect on these factors. LDL cholesterol, the commonly-used risk indicator, was not a risk factor actually. Enzymatic methods failed to separate the patients from the control; hence, the existing guidelines for screening methods and medical treatment need to be revised. As an immediate step, glycerol would be an adaptable indicator.
Health care utilizations and costs of Campylobacter enteritis in Germany: A claims data analysis
Authors: Schorling Elisabeth , Lick Sonja , Steinberg Pablo , Brüggemann Dagmar Adeline
Published: April 2023

Objective

The number of reported cases of Campylobacter enteritis (CE) remains on a high level in many parts of the world. The aim of this study was to analyze the health care utilizations and direct and indirect costs of CE and sequelae of patients insured by a large health insurance with 26 million members in Germany.

Methods

Claims data of insurants with at least one CE diagnosis in 2017 (n = 13,150) were provided, of which 9,945 were included in the analysis of health care utilizations and costs. If medical services were not diagnosis-linked, CE-associated costs were estimated in comparison to up to three healthy controls per CE patient. Indirect costs were calculated by multiplying the work incapacities by the average labor costs. Total costs of CE in Germany were extrapolated by including all officially reported CE cases in 2017 using Monte Carlo simulations.

Results

Insurants showed a lower rate of 56 CE diagnoses per 100,000 than German surveillance data for 2017, but with a similar age, gender and regional distribution. Of those CE cases, 6.3% developed post-infectious reactive arthritis, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and/or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Health care utilizations differed depending on CE severity, age and gender. Average CE-specific costs per patient receiving outpatient care were € 524 (95% CI 495–560) over a 12-month period, whereas costs per hospitalized CE case amounted to € 2,830 (2,769–2,905). The analyzed partial costs of sequelae ranged between € 221 (IBS) and € 22,721 (GBS) per patient per 12 months. Total costs of CE and sequelae extrapolated to Germany 2017 ranged between € 74.25 and € 95.19 million, of which 10–30% were due to sequelae.

Conclusion

CE is associated with a substantial economic burden in Germany, also due to care-intensive long-lasting sequelae. However, uncertainties remain as to the causal relationship of IBD and IBS after CE.
Os coices triunfais do Narciso às Avessas
Authors: Abreu Diego Candido
Published: April 2023

O brasileiro é um “Narciso às avessas, que cospe na própria imagem” (RODRIGUES, 2013). Com essas palavras, Nelson Rodrigues descreve o “complexo de vira-lata”, caracterizado como uma postura voluntária de autodepreciação comum a setores da sociedade nacional, que se assenta em uma visão ideológica negativa em relação ao Brasil. Partindo da intuição arguta do autor recifense, o objetivo precípuo deste artigo é gerar entendimentos sobre a ideologia do viralatismo conforme construída discursivamente em comentários de perfis jornalísticos nas redes sociais. Para tanto, com base na concepção de ideologia sistematizada por Thompson (1995) como o “sentido a serviço do poder”, mobiliza-se um arcabouço teórico constituído pela visão rodrigueana sobre o pessimismo crônico brasileiro e o modelo de linguagem preconizado pela Linguística Sistêmico-Funcional. As análises realizadas, orientadas pelo Sistema de Avaliatividade (MARTIN; WHITE, 2005), evidenciam o papel desempenhado pelos elementos avaliativos na materialização discursiva do viralatismo nos comentários examinados, além de flagrarem nessa ideologia um fio-guia que perpassa todos os expedientes discursivos de desapreço, pessimismo e ódio em relação ao Brasil.
The Development Model of Work Strategy of The Academic Supporting Personnel in The 4.0 Era of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok
Authors:   Academic Dean's office Faculty of Industrial Technology and Management King Mongkut’s University  of Technology North Bangkok, Kongsong Tanatcha , Pichetsiraprapa Pipat ,   Faculty of Management Science Rajabhat Rajanagarin University Chachoengsao
Published: April 2023

The objectives of this research were to 1) study personal dimension characteristics, workplace collaboration, working environment, and working strategy 4.0 supporting academic staff of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok 2) develop the working strategy model for the 4.0 academic supporting staff of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok. Population and sampling were enquired from the supporting academic staff of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok. The total number of respondents completing the questionnaire was 400. The collected data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics. The result showed that the characteristics of personnel dimension factors, workplace collaboration, working environment, and the 4.0 academic supporting staff of the King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok were found at the high opinion level. Also, this working strategy model could highly support the current academic supporting staff performances.
The Management Potential Development Model for Artificial Intelligence Technologists in the Public Sector
Authors:   Student of Business Administration Department of Industrial Business and Human Resource Development Faculty of Business and Industry Development King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, เทพรอด Nahpihtchaya Tebrod , Siengchin Suchart ,   Department of Industrial Business and Human Resource Development Faculty of Business and Industry Development King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Boonyasopon3 Teravuti ,   Faculty of Business and Industry Development King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Ketsingha Wichien ,   Faculty of Business and Industry Development King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok
Published: April 2023

This research aims to study elements of the management potential development model for artificial intelligence technologists in the public sector, develop the management potential model, and provide a guideline for the management potential development model for artificial intelligence technologists in the public sector. The research applied a mixed method of qualitative and quantitative approaches. Qualitative research tools include in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and content analysis. The population in this research includes experts with artificial intelligence technology practices including 1) an in-depth interview of 7 people, 2) a focus group meeting of 13 people, and 3) a sample of 416 respondents. The results showed elements of the management potential model of artificial intelligence technologists in the public sector. 1) Attitudes and motivations 2) Digital ecosystem 3) Leadership and competency required 4) Values and Growth mindset. And the expert group approved that a guideline for developing the management potential of artificial intelligence technologists in the public sector has been appropriate and consistent with the content and is practical for further use and development.
Product of Light Weight Concrete Block Mixed with Ceramic Waste from Industrial for Green Building Construction
Authors:   Faculty of Industrial Education, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, Jarunvorakunvong disorn , Choosit Pakamas ,   Faculty of Industrial Education, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, Nilas Nilamit ,   Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, Wikrantanon Phuwakrit ,   Asahi-Thai Alloy Company Limited, Taweeaugsornphun Surin ,   Asahi-Thai Alloy Company Limited
Published: April 2023

The objectives of this research are to study the production step, proper ratio, physical properties, mechanical properties and thermal insulation of concrete blocks mixed with waste ceramic powder. The ratios of concrete block mixed with waste ceramic powder include Portland cement type1: quarry dust: waste ceramic powder equal to1: 6.8: 0.2, 1: 6.7: 0.3, 1: 6.6: 0.4, 1: 6.5: 0.5 and1: 6.4: 0.6 by weight. Water per cement ratio are 0.6 by weight. The concrete block samples were casted by the general production as same as the ordinary concrete blocks and were tested follow TIS.58. From the results, the best amount of waste ceramic powder which put into concrete block is 1: 6.7: 0.3 of ratio. The proper ratios of waste ceramic powder can decrease the density or weight, and increase the thermal insulation efficiency of concrete blocks. However, the high volume of waste ceramic powder effects to decrease the mechanical properties of concrete blocks to lower than TIS.58 standard.
Cost Reduction of Truss Type Roof Truss Installation
Authors:   Program in Engineering,Siam University, Wongdee Weerayut , Dokchan Weerakarj ,   Program in Engineering, Siam University
Published: April 2023

The objectives of this research were to: 1) to reduced costs incur in the installation of reducing of trusses installing, 2) to improved work processes to be more efficient y applying Lean's approach In practice, MUDA theory and 7 WASTE were overproduction, waiting, unnecessary movement (transporting), unprofitable work (inappropriate processing), excessive inventory (unnecessary inventory), unnecessary motions, and defect in order to work efficiently. Then compared the information before and after revision. The results of this study indicated that: 1) after studying, analyzing and improving the working process, the cost of installing the roof truss per area was reduced (Unit per square meters). Project I had installation cost for truss type roof trusses 194.43 baht per square meters. Project II had installation cost for truss type roof trusses 89.91 baht per square meters. It showed that cost was reduced for 104.52 baht per square meters, accounting for 53.76 percentage. Or calculated as reduced cost from Project I to 74,780 baht, accounting for 30.3 percentage. 2) Completed time for installation was reduced for 795 minutes or 1.66 days, accounting for 25.4 percentage. Consequently, work was completed successfully within 4.86 days as planned (5 days) without overtime work. This way could reduce cost when comparing the ratio of the area of project II. The area was greater than 643.91 square meters, accounting for 33.66 percentage. In addition, the weight of the steel frame was greater than 13 tons, accounting for 34.21 percentage. Even though it was using to lift the building floor 72 times, it could be reduced waste. It could be actually reduced the time of installing of trusses it so true. It has resulted in a lot of efficiency and productivity within the organization. Whether it was about a faster time, quality inspection of workpieces before installation, collecting details of the workpieces, editing workpieces conveniently, quickly and it will have also reduced the risk of working at heights.
Professional Leadership in the 21st of Vocationl Education in Kanchanaburi Province Institute’s Adminstrators under office of Vocational Commission
Authors:   Faculty of Education, Kanchanaburi Rajabhat University, Morklang Kanya , Wonnawed Nipon ,   Faculty of Education, Kanchanaburi Rajabhat University
Published: April 2023

The purposes of this research are: 1) to study the under office of vocational commission professional leadership in the 21st of vocational education in kanchanaburi province institute’s administrators. 2) to compare the under office of vocational commission professional leadership in the 21st of vocational education in kanchanaburi province institute’s administrators. The sample consisted administrators teachers and education personnel, 191 in total. treated by a 5-level rating scale. The content accuracy is between 0.67-100 and questionnaire with reliability of 0.98 as a tool to collect data which were then analyzed in terms of percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test at statistical significance of 0.05. The research results revealed that: 1) The under office of vocational commission professional leadership in the 21st of vocational education in kanchanaburi province institute’s administrators. was overall and in each individual aspect at a high level, ranking in the order of mean from hing to low as follows; to overcome problems and obstacles, management of personal relationships, communication, negotiation, motivation and creative problem solving. 2) The comparison of under office of vocational commission professional leadership in the 21st of vocational education in kanchanaburi province institute’s administrators. classified by personnel status, found no significant different.
Investigating the impact of CO2emissions on the COVID-19 pandemic by generalized linear mixed model approach with inverse Gaussian and gamma distributions
Authors: İyit Neslihan , Sevim Ferhat , Kahraman Ümran Münire
Published: April 2023

Carbon dioxide (CO2) rate within the atmosphere has been rising for decades due to human activities especially due to usage of fuel types such as coal, cement, flaring, gas, oil, etc. Especially in 2020, COVID-19 pandemic caused major economic, production, and energy crises all around the world. As a result of this situation, there was a sharp decrease in the global CO2emissions depending on the fuel types used during this pandemic. The aim of this study was to explore the effects of “CO2emissions due to the fuel types” on “percentage of deaths in total cases” attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic using generalized linear model and generalized linear mixed model (GLMM) approaches with inverse Gaussian and gamma distributions, and also to obtain global statistical inferences about 169 World Health Organization member countries that will disclose the impact of the CO2emissions due to the fuel types during this pandemic. The response variable is taken as “percentage of deaths in total cases attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic” calculated as “(total deaths/total confirmed cases attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic until December 31, 2020)*100.” The explanatory variables are taken as “production-based emissions of CO2from different fuel types,” measured in tonnes per person, which are “coal, cement, flaring, gas, and oil.” As a result of this study, according to the goodness-of-fit test statistics, “GLMM approach with gamma distribution” called “gamma mixed regression model” is determined as the most appropriate statistical model for investigating the impact of CO2emissions on the COVID-19 pandemic. As the main findings of this study, 1 t CO2emissions belonging to the fuel types “cement, coal, flaring, gas, and oil” per person cause increase in deaths in total cases attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic by 2.8919, 2.6151, 2.5116, 2.5774, and 2.5640%, respectively.
The double Fourier transform of non-Lebesgue integrable functions of bounded Hardy–Krause variation
Authors: Mendoza Francisco J. , Arredondo Juan H. , Sánchez-Perales Salvador , Flores-Medina Oswaldo , Torres-Teutle Edgar
Published: April 2023

In the classical Fourier analysis, the representation of the double Fourier transform as the integral off(x,y)exp(−i⟨(x,y),(s1,s2)⟩f(x,y)\exp(-i\langle(x,y),(s_{1},s_{2})\rangleis usually defined from the Lebesgue integral. Using an improper Kurzweil–Henstock integral, we obtain a similar representation of the Fourier transform of non-Lebesgue integrable functions onR2\mathbb{R}^{2}. We prove the Riemann–Lebesgue lemma and the pointwise continuity for the classical Fourier transform on a subspace of non-Lebesgue integrable functions which is characterized by the bounded variation functions in the sense of Hardy–Krause. Moreover, we generalize some properties of the classical Fourier transform defined onLp⁢(R2)L^{p}(\mathbb{R}^{2}), where1<p≤21<p\leq 2, yielding a generalization of the results obtained by E. Hewitt and K. A. Ross. With our integral, we define the space of integrable functionsKP⁢(R2)\mathrm{KP}(\mathbb{R}^{2})which contains a subspace whose completion is isometrically isomorphic to the space of integrable distributions on the plane as defined by E. Talvila [The continuous primitive integral in the plane,Real Anal. Exchange45(2020), 2, 283–326]. A question arises about the dual space of the new spaceKP⁢(R2)\mathrm{KP}(\mathbb{R}^{2}).
Temperature and magnetic field controlled dielectric relaxation and magnetodielectric response in KBiFe1.9Co0.1O5 polycrystalline
Authors: Chandrakanta Kouru , Jena Rasmita , Singh Anil Kumar
Published: April 2023

Cobalt (Co) substituted brownmillerite KBiFe2O5 (KBiFe1.9Co0.1O5: KBFCO) is synthesized by conventional solid-state reaction route. Rietveld refinement of X-ray diffraction data confirms the pure phase of KBFCO and crystallizes in monoclinic structure with P2/c space group. Surface morphology reveals that the grains are randomly distributed, and the average grain size varies in the range of 1–4 μm. The energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy confirms that the chemical constituents of KBFCO are very close to the molar (1:1:2) ratio. The temperature (10–300 K) and frequency (500 Hz–1 MHz) dependent dielectric permittivity value decreases approximately 50% in the presence of the magnetic field (1.3 T). It confirms the signature of the magnetodielectric (MD) effect in the KBFCO sample. The magnetic field (±1.3 T) variation MD loop resembles the inverse-butterfly type behavior for the system. Both MD hysteresis and strength decrease with a decrease in temperature. A noticeable suppression in the dielectric relaxation is obtained by applying a 1.3 T magnetic field in the temperature range of 250 K–300 K. The measured MD effect is observed at a high frequency (30 kHz), suggesting the intrinsic effect is dominated in the probing temperature range. Observation of similar trends in magnetic field-dependent MD and magnetic loss (ML) loop rules out the existence of magnetoresistance origin MD effect. These results confirm that KBFCO has an excellent MD response even for a small applied field and holds great interest for future device applications.