bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of BCG vaccination and metabolic risk factors on the severity of SARS-Cov-2 infection: a cross-sectional study from a tertiary care centre in northern India
Authors: Begam N. N. , Gupta G. , Chatterji S. , Narayan A. , Pandey S. , Tomar S. , Sinha S.
Published: July 2022

Background and aims: We present a study on the earliest cohort of patients infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus who were admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. The primary objective of the study was to find the difference in the rate of intensive care unit (ICU) admission with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in patients based on BCG vaccination status. The secondary objective was to assess risk factors for ICU admission and clinical course of patients with COVID-19.
Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was done between 1 May 2020 and 30 July 2020 in AIIMS, New Delhi. Patients aged more than 14 years attending or admitted to the COVID-19 facility with suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection were screened and 205 patients with confirmed COVID-19 were included in the study. Patients were managed as per standard protocol. The difference in ICU admission rate with COVID-19 in patients with and without metabolic risk factors was analysed. 
Results: The study shows higher ICU admission in the age group ≥45-75years (n=16; 68.5%) compared to the age group 15-44 (n=10; 38.5%) which was statistically significant (p=0.01). In multivariate analysis, the age group ≥45-75 years [AOR=3.76, 95% CI (1.10,12.82), p=0.03] and diabetes mellitus [AOR=5.20, 95% CI (1.08,25.16), p=0.04] were significantly associated with higher ICU admission. Of the 26 patients admitted to ICU, 4 (15.3%) were vaccinated in contrast to 22 (84.6%) who were unvaccinated (p<0.001).
Conclusion: Diabetes was strongly associated with ICU admission and appears to be a risk factor for severity in patients with COVID-19. BCG vaccination status is positively correlated with fewer ICU admission rates in patients with COVID-19.
Disseminated Fusarium infection in an immunocompromised patient Successful outcome with combined antifungal therapy
Authors: Welagedara P.G.R.U.M. , Somawardana U. A. B. P. , Madarasinga N. P. , Manchanayaka M. A. N. , Wijesinghe C. N. , Premathilaka G. D. I. , Welagedara P. G. R. I. S. , Sigera L. S. M. , Gunasekera S. P. , Jayasekera P. I.
Published: July 2022

Fusarium species are plant pathogens which exist ubiquitously in the environment. While they can cause superficial and subcutaneous infections in healthy individuals, they can give rise to deep and disseminated infections in immunocompromised patients, particularly in patients with haematological malignancies with a high risk of mortality. This case describes a young male diagnosed with B cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (B-ALL) who developed disseminated Fusarium infection with febrile neutropenia following induction chemotherapy. Necrotic skin lesions led to the diagnosis in this patient. Though the patient had a clinical recurrence of infection due to inadequate treatment initially, he was finally completely cured with combined antifungal therapy using amphotericin B and voriconazole.
Risk communication and community engagement in COVID-19: Fighting infodemics among non-governmental/community-based organizations in Africa
Authors: Emovwodo Silas O. , Danso Sunkung , Massay Emmanuel M. , Bah Yahya M.
Published: July 2022

As the world battles the latest strain of the coronavirus known as COVID-19 characterized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), “infodemics” – an excessive amount of (mostly untrue) information about the pandemic that makes it difficult to discern essential information – has been identified by the health body as one of the major obstacles to be tackled to win the war against the raging pandemic. In a bid to control spread of the virus, the WHO published a guideline on Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) to COVID-19, noting these responses are vital for containment. The COVID-19 pandemic is testing and stretching health systems and their ability to effectively communicate with their populations. Failure to communicate accurate public health facts could lead to losses of trust, reputation, economy, and lives. This paper turns its searchlight on nongovernmental and community-based organizations (NGOs and CBOs) in Africa, and how they handle infodemics in an information environment battling not just a health pandemic, but a hoax pandemic too. Methods: The study employed mixed method, with data drawn from Africanbased NGOs and CBOs via online questionnaire and interviews against the backdrop of the Situational Theory of Publics. Findings reveal, based on what NGO/CBO survey respondents report their local clients think, that many at the grassroots still do not believe COVID-19 is real, while others view it as government’s scheme to embezzle funds. NGO/CBOs therefore look to WHO and Health Ministries for accurate information. It concludes that RCCE with the public and atrisk populations help reduce confusion and builds trust in the public health guidance community members can take thereby restricting the disease spread as an outcome of the RCCE approach.
Knowledge and practices among healthcare workers regarding dengue in Togo
Authors: Zida-Compaore Wendpouiré I.C. , Gbeasor-Komlanvi Fifonsi A. , Tchankoni Martin K. , Sadio Arnold J. , Konu Yao R. , Agbonon Amegnona , Ekouevi Didier K.
Published: July 2022

In Togo where malaria is endemic, because main signs of malaria and dengue are similar, the use of malarial drugs first could contribute to a delay in the diagnosis of dengue and the dissemination of the disease. Thus, it is important that healthcare workers (HCW) have a good knowledge of these diseases. To assess the knowledge, and practices regarding dengue infection among HCW in Togo. A cross-sectional study was carried out from November 2020 to March 2021 among HCW in Togo. A pre-tested digital questionnaire was used for data collection. Based on clinical signs of dengue, preventive measures, infection type and disease type, a knowledge score was constructed with eight questions. A total of 334 HCW with median age 32 years, IQR:(28-38) responded to the survey and the sex ratio male/female was 5.9. The majority (94.0%) of HCW have heard about dengue through training (73.3%), internet (38.0%) and media (33.2%). Compared with lower executive HCW, senior manager were more knowledgeable about the causative agent, the symptoms and preventive methods of dengue infection (p0.001). Globally, good knowledge (score ≥6) about dengue was found for 47.1% of HCW. More than 9 out of 10 HCW (91.3%) reported the lack of dengue diagnostic tools. Providing health structures with dengue diagnostic tools and training health personnel in their use in any febrile patient with a negative or positive malaria test would help prevent dengue epidemic.
Perceived accessibility, and adequacy of COVID-19 related information in Nigeria
Authors: Ubah Chinenye I. , Odikpo Linda , Ndubuisi-Okoroezi Lovelyn , Mbadugha Chisom , Ikechukwu-Okoroezi Jennifer
Published: July 2022

Information on COVID-19 has evolved and blended with fake news, which the public, unfortunately, has to make an individual decision on how to use. As a result, access to authentic and adequate health information on COVID-19 is crucial for curbing the ongoing pandemic. The study was aimed at identifying sources of information on COVID-19 commonly used by adult Nigerian residents; determine the adequacy of information received; determine the accessibility of information on COVID-19 among Nigerians, and explore the relationship between location and access to information. An adapted version of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) COVID-19 behavioral insight questionnaire was used to collect data from 1,039 adult residents in Nigeria across the geopolitical zones through an online survey. Analysis was done using SPSS version 24. Logistic regression was used to examine if location predicts access to information. Social media was identified as the major source of information among Nigerians. The top three accessible sources included social media 807(77.7%), television 546 (52.6%), and WHO websites 340 (32.7%). It was also found that they perceived information received on COVID-19 as adequate. The logistic regression model of the location did not predict access to COVID-19 information (p0.05; 95% CI). Health authorities like the WHO, the ministry of health, CDC should optimize social media for better health information coverage.
After-action review of rabies and anthrax outbreaks multisectoral response in Tanzania, challenges and lessons
Authors: Stephen Kunda J. , Assenga Justine , Bernard Jubilate , Eblate Ernest , Mwakapeje Elibariki , Mghamba Janneth , Chinyuka Harrison , Kambarage Dominic
Published: July 2022

After-action review uses experiences gained from past events to adopt best practices, thereby improving future interventions. In December 2016 and late 2018, the government of Tanzania with support from partners responded to anthrax and rabies outbreaks in Arusha and Morogoro regions respectively. The One Health Coordination Desk (OHCD) of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) later coordinated after-action reviews to review the multi-sectoral preparedness and response to the outbreaks. To establish and describe actions undertaken by the multi-sectoral investigation and response teams during planning and deployment, execution of field activities, and outbreak investigation and response, system best practices and deficiencies. These were cross-sectional surveys. Semi-structured, open and closed-ended questionnaire and focus group discussions were administered to collect information from responders at the national and subnational levels. It was found that the surveillance and response systems were weak at community level, lack of enforcement of public health laws including vaccination of livestock and domestic animals and joint preparedness efforts were generally undermined by differential disease surveillance capacities among sectors. Lack of resources in particular funds for supplies, transport and deployment of response teams contributed to many shortfalls. The findings underpin the importance of after-action reviews in identifying critical areas for improvement in multi-sectoral prevention and control of disease outbreaks. Main sectors under the coordination of the OHCD should include after action reviews in their plans and budget it as a tool to continuously assess and improve multi-sectoral preparedness and response to public health emergencies.
Essential newborn care practices in Zambia
Authors: Malinga Steven , Ilukena Malelo , Chirwa Thomas , Chama-Chiliba Chitalu M.
Published: July 2022

Neonatal mortality remains high in Zambia and is declining slower than infant and under five mortality. Improved adoption of essential newborn care (ENC) could help mitigate this situation. To determine the adoption of ENC practices in Zambia, cross-sectional data was used to assess ENC practices including baby kept warm, umbilical cord care and breastfeeding. Chi-square was used to assess whether maternal and social demographic factors were related to ENC. Households surveyed were 12,507, which included 5,741 women with children under two years. Findings show that 95.4% of babies were dried immediately after birth, 96.5% wrapped in a cloth/blanket, 76.7% put on mother’s torso and 68.5% head covered (51.6% for all four). Eightyfive-point six percent of baby’s cords were cut with a sharp and clean instrument, 46% cord kept dry and 42.1% cord kept clean (31.2% for all three). Ninety-six-point nine percent of babies were breastfed, 89.3% were initiated within one hour and 93% exclusively breastfed for the first 3 days post-delivery (82% for all three). Babies kept warm were associated with skilled birth attendance (SBA) and province, umbilical cord care with SBA, 4 antenatal care (ANC) visits, marital status and province, and breastfeeding with 4 ANC visits, marital status and province. Early and exclusive breastfeeding is widely practiced. However, appropriate thermal and cord care practices are low. There is need for a scale-up of appropriate newborn care practices in Zambia and SBA could play an important role in this regard.
Characteristics of oral health literacy in Senegal: A cross-sectional study among women in the Department of Pikine
Authors: Dieng Serigne N. , Kanouté Aïda , Lombrail Pierre , Diouf Massamba , Azogui-Levy Sylvie
Published: July 2022

Senegal having a significant prevalence of socially differentiated oral diseases, oral health literacy (OHL), an individual and social resource, should be considered alongside a remedial response. This work aimed to analyze women’s OHL characteristics. A cross-sectional study on 315 women in Pikine County was carried out, using the Oral Health Literacy-Adult Questionnaire (OHL-AQ) for the OHL data collection and a questionnaire for the women’s socioeconomic characteristics data. These women had an OHL average score of 6.5±3.1 and a median of 6. Among them, 56.5% had a seemingly low OHL level, a little over 68.9% had a score above the median as regards the “listening, communication and understanding” aspect, 58.4% to “decision making”, 55.2% to “understanding numbers” and 33% to “reading and understanding”. According to a multivariate analysis, secondary and higher educated women (p0.001) with an active social network (p0.023), in a wealthy household (p0.0001) and of nuclear household type (p0.036) had a higher OHL level. Women in Pikine have low OHL and are from working-class households. Therefore, oral health policies must take into account the women’s social network contribution to the OHL improvement.
Haloperidol vs. Dexamethasone in Lowering Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting and Pain in Adult After Laparoscopy
Authors: Heriwardito Aldy , Manggala Sidharta Kusuma , Widhyanti Suryo Indah , Aristya Lara
Published: July 2022

Background:

The incidence of PONV (Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting) and pain are still one of the most common symptoms of post-surgery and prophylaxis to reduce the event is needed. Therefore, we wanted to know the effectiveness of 1 mg intravenous haloperidol compared to 5 mg intravenous dexamethasone to prevent the occurrence of nausea and vomiting and to control pain in adult patients after laparoscopic surgery.

Materials and Methods:

Eighty subjects (n = 40 for each group) scheduled for laparoscopic-assisted surgery were enrolled in a randomized double-blind clinical trial. One milligram intravenous haloperidol was given one hour before the end of surgery, while 5 mg intravenous dexamethasone was given right after induction. The occurrence of PONV and VAS pain score were recorded.

Results:

This study showed a significant difference in the incidence of nausea between haloperidol and dexamethasone at 2–6 hours (5% vs 25%, P = 0.012), 6–12 hours (10% vs 24%, P = 0.012), and 12–24 hours (12.5% vs 60%, P < 0.001) after laparoscopic surgery. The incidence of vomiting after laparoscopic surgery between two groups was not significantly different (P > 0,05). However, haloperidol group resulted in lower VAS pain score at every postoperative period with statistically significant result.

Conclusion:

The administration of 1 mg intravenous haloperidol is significantly better than 5 mg intravenous dexamethasone to prevent the occurrence of nausea and to lower the pain, but not significantly different to prevent the incidence of postoperative vomiting in adult patients after laparoscopic surgery.
The Use of Blood Versus Crystalloid Cardioplegia in Adult Open Heart Surgery
Authors: Putro Bambang Novianto , Purwoko Purwoko , Supraptomo Raden Theodorus , Putra Eka Satrio , Sunjoyo Ageng
Published: July 2022

Myocardial ischemia can occur due to hypotension, shock, coronary heart disease, and aortic cross-clamping during open-heart surgery using a cardiopulmonary bypass machine. Cardioplegia is classified into the blood or crystalloid base as a cardioprotective method. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to describe the effectiveness of blood and crystalloids cardioplegic solutions in adult open-heart surgery by focusing on their effects on cardiac enzymes. This study investigated the effect of blood and crystalloid cardioplegia on troponin (cTn) and creatinine kinase myocardial bound (CKMB). The literature search was carried out on several Cochrane, PubMed, PMC, and Google Scholar databases from January 2014 to August 2020 using the medical subject heading keywords and Boolean operator. We obtained 346 articles and identified nine prospective randomized studies from five countries that met the eligibility criteria. The majority discussed the comparison of blood cardioplegia and crystalloids in coronary revascularization cardiac surgery (CABG). The cTn values (weighted mean difference [WMD] –2.67, confidence interval [CI] –4.18 to 1.17, P = 0.0005) and CKMB values (WMD –2.67, CI –4.18 to 1.17, P = 0.0005) 24 h operatively showed that the level of the cardiac enzymes increased in the crystalloids cardioplegia group more than the blood cardioplegia group. Overall, the articles used have a low risk of bias despite their high level of homogenicity. The current literature on cardioplegia in adults does not provide adequate advanced-phase trials. Both types of cardioplegia provide reasonable protection for the myocardium. However, several studies reveal that crystalloid cardioplegia increases cardiac enzymes more significantly than blood cardioplegia.
Brain Abscess at the Site of Recent Primary Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Authors: Memon Faisal , Londhey Vikram , Meshram Rani D. , Kolhe Gautami M.
Published: July 2022

Brain abscesses are rare and potentially lethal neurological lesions, requiring prompt attention. Although brain abscesses are known to complicate surgically intervened intracerebral hemorrhages (ICH), but the formation of a brain abscess at the site of an ICH treated without surgery is exceptional. We hereby report a case of a 14-year-old female presenting with a brain abscess 6 weeks after an episode of spontaneous ICH with no identifiable focus of infection. She was effectively treated with antibiotics in combination with craniotomy and excision of abscess and was discharged with good recovery.
Multiple muscle involvement in relapsed multiple myeloma
Authors: Aslaner AK Muzeyyen , Erdemir Rabiye Uslu
Published: July 2022

Although extramedullary involvement in multiple myeloma (MM) emerges in various organs, muscle involvement is rarely seen and is associated with poor prognosis. It is aimed to discuss the treatment strategy in such a rare case with multiple muscle involvement in relapsed MM. Because the response to treatment is short-lived and the prognosis is poor in extramedullary involvement, effective and dynamic treatment methods for bridging should be used for clinical trials and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
A study to evaluate perfusion index as a predictor of hypotension following spinal anesthesia for caesarean section
Authors: Lal Jatin , Bansal Teena , Bhardwaj Shweta , Jain Mamta , Singh Anish Kumar
Published: July 2022

Background and Aims:

The perfusion index (PI) has been used as a marker of peripheral perfusion. A lower PI indicates greater peripheral vascular tone and increased risk of hypotension following spinal anesthesia. The present study was conducted to evaluate and correlate perfusion index (PI) with incidence of hypotension following spinal anesthesia for caesarean section.

Material and Methods:

The present prospective, double blind, observational study included sixty full term parturients in the age group 18-35 years belonging to American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I and II, having singleton pregnancy undergoing caesarean section under spinal anesthesia. On the basis of baseline PI, patients were allocated into one of the two groups: Group I (n = 30) Patients with baseline PI ≤.3.5 and Group II (n = 30) Patients with PI >3.5.

Results:

The incidence of hypotension in group I was 40% as compared to 73.3% in group II (p = 0.009). Thus, the incidence of hypotension in group II with baseline PI >.3.5 was more as compared to group I. Patients in group II with baseline PI >.3.5 had significantly more episodes of hypotension as compared to those in group I with baseline PI ≤3.5.

Conclusion:

PI can be used as a useful tool for predicting hypotension in parturients undergoing elective caesarean section under spinal anesthesia in everyday practice.
Comparison of patient controlled epidural infusion versus physician controlled epidural infusion for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing major abdominal surgeries
Authors: Choudhary Komal , Halemani Kusuma R.
Published: July 2022

Background and Aims:

For effective patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) without many systemic effects after major intra-abdominal surgeries, optimal analgesic solution, background infusion rates, and settings need to be determined. The primary aim was to compare the efficacy of PCEA versus physician-controlled epidural analgesia (PhCEA) in terms of pain relief after major intra-abdominal surgeries. The secondary aim was, to establish an acceptable PCEA regime, to compare the vitals, amount of drug used, acute pain service (APS) interventions, rescue analgesics, and side effects.

Material and Methods:

This prospective randomized study was conducted on consenting 102 adult patients undergoing major intra-abdominal surgeries. The study drug was levobupivacaine 0.125% with fentanyl 2 ug mL-1. Trained nursing staff assessed patients and data were collected at fixed intervals (0, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 h) till 24 hours post-surgery. Chi-square test, independent ‘t’ test, and Mann–Whitney U test were used and P value < 0.05 was considered as significant.

Results:

Pain scores were comparable in between the groups. Patients in the PCEA group had significantly (P = 0.000) fewer APS interventions (2.2 vs. 1.4 times) and need for rescue analgesics (1.8 vs. 0.8 times). There was no incidence of deep sedation, pruritus, hypotension, numbness, or complete motor block in either group.

Conclusion:

PCEA with background infusion is better than PhCEA after major intra-abdominal surgeries as it requires lesser pain team interventions and rescue analgesics. Epidural administration of lower concentration of opioid and local anesthetic gives adequate pain relief without any untoward side effects.
Remote consultation image stitching method based on wireless sensor technology and mathematical morphology
Authors: Li Xiaoge
Published: July 2022

INTRODUCTION: In order to obtain seamless and high-precision remote consultation image mosaic results, a remote consultation image mosaic method based on wireless sensor technology and mathematical morphology is studied. A consultation image acquisition unit based on wireless sensor technology is designed, and the remote consultation image signal is collected by sensor; In the process of signal conditioning, a filter based on mathematical morphology is used to reduce the influence of noise on the accuracy of remote consultation image acquisition. OBJECTIVES: Compressed sensing technology is used to realize the compression, transmission and recovery of consultation image sampling data. METHODS: After preprocessing the image through shadow correction, surf algorithm is used to construct the scale space to determine the main direction of feature points in the image; The extended surf descriptor is constructed based on feature points for consultation image registration. RESULTS: Based on the spatial transformation relationship between images, the improved gradual in and gradual out stitching method is used to complete the remote consultation image stitching. Experimental results show that this method can accurately collect consultation image signals, and the corresponding rate of the feature point extraction results reaches nearly 99%, which is relatively robust. CONCLUSION: The RMSE error of the image registration results is less than 2.692, which improves the accuracy of the remote consultation image stitching results, well solves the problem of image visual field reduction, and there is no seam in the stitching area.
A simple proof of the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Authors: Chakraborty Bikash
Published: July 2022

Many proofs of the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, including various proofs based on the theory of analytic functions of a complex variable, are known. To the best of our knowledge, this proof is different from the existing ones.
Hermite’s identity and the quadratic reciprocity law
Authors: Lemmermeyer Franz
Published: July 2022

In this note, we give a proof of the quadratic reciprocity law based on Gauss’s Lemma and Hermite’s identity, which is related to other proofs using distribution relations (see Kubota [3]).
A Study on the Visual Cognitive Response of Motion Graphic-Based Frame Rate and Motion Blur: Centering on vector graphics
Authors:   Korea Institute of Design Research Society, Park Jang Won , Kim Tai Wan
Published: July 2022

This study conducted a study on visual cognitive response through the step-by-step application of frame rates and motion blur in motion graphics based on vector graphics. As a result of a study focusing on 'comfort' and 'clearness' corresponding to functions, 'sophisticated', 'high-end', and 'vibrant' corresponding to emotions, both functions and emotions showed the highest response at the high-speed frame rate of 60 frames. In Motionblur, the 60th frame showed high response in the 'sophisticated', 'high-end', and 'vibrant' categories, which correspond to sensibility, and especially the 'sophisticated' categories.
A study on the brand conceptual model for entrepreneur and start-ups
Authors:   Korea Institute of Design Research Society, Park Jun Hong
Published: July 2022

Start-up is a process that requires solving various problems. Among them, developing a brand is very professional and difficult. The purpose of this paper is to study brand concepts for ease of understanding and to consider brand concept models that can be helpful to start-ups. To this end, the concept, definition, hierarchy, and architecture of the brand were studied, and three representative brand identity models were analyzed. The core of the brand delivered to customers was divided into strategic elements and expression elements, and a brand concept model that was easy for founders to understand was devised using a communication model and derived into three strategic elements and three expression elements. The value of study can find in that it changes the start-ups' brand perception. Through research, it is hoped that the brand concept model will help start-ups plan their brands.
A Study on the Interior Design Expression of Objects in Hans Hollein's Commercial Space
Authors:   Korea Institute of Design Research Society, Park Jung A
Published: July 2022

In the field of interior design, the object space that appears as a method of expression is attempting to express more sensuous space. The purpose of the study is to present the applicability of the concept of objects used as decorative and formative elements in art history as design expressions when designing spaces by applying them to spaces. This study analyzed the meaning and characteristics of objects in indoor design through Hans Hollein's commercial space, and summarized the role of objects in his work. As a result, the object expression of the interior design can organize material expression, morphological expression, and symbolic expression into main themes, and visualization of space through objects is achieved. In interior design, object expression is one of the design methodologies that has an important influence on spatial composition, and it is expected that major issues revealed through Hans Hollein's commercial space design cases will help establish the direction of design in the future.
A study on the design administration of the Japanese government focusing on the change of polich and role of tne Ministry of Economy, Trand and Industry
Authors:   Korea Institute of Design Research Society, Choi Won Ah
Published: July 2022

As design emerges as a key element of national brands, the role of the state in design is becoming more important than in the past. This thesis examines the design administration of the Japanese government as part of a case study to find the deriction of the government's design administration. To this end, design administration and concepts are summarized, and then the design policy and role changes of the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Energy as the main body of the Japanese government's design administration system and design policy are examined.
Design administration is an active and active action of the state on desitn. In terms of design policy types that differ by country, Japan seems to be moving from a cetralized type to a mixed type to an integrated type. The government-led design administration was indispensable in the process of promoting industrialization, and therefore it is evaluated that it was able to achieve results. However, limitations have been pointed out, such as the scope of administration and organizational system failing to accommodate the expansion of the design domain, and the widening gap between the policy vision and reality, which is the task of our design policy.
A Study on the Status of Digital Work Recognition Based on NFT: Focusing on text mining analysis
Authors:   Korea Institute of Design Research Society, Park Jung A
Published: July 2022

Recently, NFT, an irreplaceable token called convergence art that combines digital technology and art, is attracting attention in the field of design and art. The purpose of this study is to analyze NFT technology-based digital works that are rapidly growing along with rapid demand for IT technology through issues of the times, the development of cryptocurrency blockchain technology, and the trend change in the art market through text mining. As a method of research, text mining is conducted by setting the last year as a collection period from March 2021 to February 2022, when NFT grew the most rapidly using TextStom of Big Data tools. As a result, first, it was confirmed that works, sales, metaverse, and media, which are major controversial keywords in the NFT field reviewed in previous studies, are the main keywords that provide the foundation of potential means in planning NFT technology-based digital works. Second, NFT's "coin", "sales", "game", "metaverse", and "work" keywords showed that NFT art was provided in the form of a metaverse, or was considered to be the value of content creation in the form of a game or brand character. Third, it can be seen that it is considered as a new platform closely related to NFT digital work creators, such as guaranteeing intellectual property rights in virtual exhibitions related to copyrights in the nature of blockchain and securing accessibility to digital works. Fourth, although it was a small proportion in word sentiment analysis, it was found that NFT could cause financial losses in terms of negativity, and art or profits as investment products had a bubble in market prices, so it was necessary to be cautious. Starting with the analysis map proposed in this study, it is hoped to be helpful as current status data that can be referred to when constructing digital works based on NFT technology.
ST-based Deep Learning Analysis of COVID-19 Patients
Authors: Hounaida Frikha , Fokapu Odette , Larbi Chrifi-Alaoui , Amel Meddeb Makhlouf , Faouzi Zarai
Published: July 2022

The number of deaths worldwide caused by COVID-19 continues to increase and the variants of the virus whose process we do not yet master are aggravating this situation. To deal with this global pandemic, early diagnosis has become important. New investigation methods are needed to improve diagnostic performance. A very large number of patients with COVID-19 have with cardiac arrhythmias often with ST segment elevation or depression on an electrocardiogram. Can ST-segment changes contribute to automatic diagnosis of COVID-19? In this article, we have tried to answer this question. We propose in this work a method for the automatic identification of COVID patients which exploits in particular the modifications of the ST segment observed on recordings of the ECG signal. Two sources of data allowed the development of the database for this study: 300 ECGs from the "physioNet" database with prior measurement of the ST segments, and 100 paper ECGs of patients from the cardiology department of the hospital X in Tunis registered on (non-covid) topics and covid topics. Four learning algorithms (ANN, CNN-LSTM, Xgboost, Random forest) were then applied on this database. The evaluation results show that CNN-LSTM and Xgboost present better accuracy in terms of classifying covid and non-covid patients with an accuracy rate of 87% and 88.7% respectively.
Mantle and Its Protective Role of the Slipper-shaped Oyster (Crassostrea Iredalei) in Response to Crude Oil
Authors: Abidin Gunawan , Leksono Amin Setyo , Risjani Yenny , Kingtong Sutin
Published: July 2022

The mantle plays important role in the mechanism of oyster protection caused by environmental pollutants. This study aims to analyze the effect of water accommodated fraction of crude oil on the mantle of Slipper-Shaped Oyster (Crassostrea iredalei) at different doses and time exposure. The ventral and posterior segments of the mantle were fixed, and tissue sections were stained with hematoxylin-eosin, PAS-Periodic acid–Schiff, and TEM-transmission electron microscopy techniques. HE-hematoxylin and eosin, PAS-alcian, and TEM-transmission electron microscopy were used to characterize the different mucosubstances and to describe the ultrastructure-related response on a certain part of the mantle after exposure. The tissues of epithelium, connective tissue, mucus cells, pigmented cells, numerous hemolymph sinuses, shell formation, and blood sinus were recognized under a light microscope. The mucous cell was excreted in all the concentrations (control, 12.5, 25, 50, and 100% Water Acomodate Fraction) and also in the time exposure (24, 48, 72, and 96 hours). A large number of mucous cells was produced in the inner mantle cavity (IMC) and outer mantle cavity (OMC). Mucous cells increased in number with increasing WAF concentration as well as the length of exposure time. The highest number of mucus cells was observed at 100% Water Accommodate Fraction (WAF) concentration and 96 hours of exposure. The structure and function of the mantle, the shell formation, the edge of the mantle, mucous cell, muscle bundles, nerve fibers, and epithelium layer of the Slipper-Shaped Oyster (Crassostrea iredalei) were documented in this study.
Ergonomics Simulation and Analysis of Specially Designed Chair
Authors: Mohamaddan Shahrol , Rahman Aliff , Shanat Musdi , Md Dawal Siti Zawiah , Hanafusa Akihiko
Published: July 2022

Chair comes in different sizes and shapes depending on the functions as well as the users involved. However, the designers seldom consider the ergonomics aspect in chair design. This research has been conducted as a case study to compare and select the best design parameters within two chairs known as Chair A and B using human modelling software called AnyBody. Different parameter was manipulated in the simulation which is backrest angles for Chair A and seat heights for Chair B. A total of ten chairs with different parameters (five from Chair A and five from Chair B) were conducted in the simulation. Results were generated through inverse dynamics analysis in the form of muscle activities envelopes and reaction force on vertebrae L4 to L5. The result shows that 80° backrest was the best ergonomics design for Chair A while 0.30 m seat height was the best ergonomics design for Chair B. The simulation conducted is important as an early ergonomics intervention before the real chair fabrication is conducted.
The Role of Simulation Technologies in Ob/Gynecologist Training
Authors: Khayatova Z. B. , Usova A.
Published: July 2022

To date cardinal transformations have been outlined in the field of medical education and the practice of providing medical care to the population, associated with increased attention on the part of society and the state to the quality of life and the level of people's health, as well as the quality of medical care. Modern research in the field of obstetric and gynecological care shows that traditional methods of training specialists in this area have gradually lost their relevance and effectiveness. This is due both to the development of science, discoveries in the field of modern medicine, and to the increased requirements for the level of professional training of medical personnel and the quality of assistance to the population. In the field of obstetric and gynecological practice, issues of practical diagnostics, interpretation of examination results, appointment of adequate treatment and further support of patients are of paramount importance. In addition, modern technologies of obstetrics and gynecological surgery require mastering in practice the skills of performing obstetric and gynecological manipulations. In this connection, there is a need to change the methodology for training doctors in this area. A special role in the development of all labor activities in the field of professional qualification “obstetrician-gynecologist” is acquired by simulation technologies based on modeling the situation of a real patient reception using dummies, simulators, virtual models, etc. As part of the research work, we assessed the readiness to perform and the level of basic practical skills (according to the passports of stations in the specialty, 2020) of 25 obstetricians and gynecologists (experimental group) with 5 years of work experience in the specialty, who came to the improvement cycle at the Federal Accreditation Center of Novosibirsk State Medical University for a simulation cycle. The control group consisted of 25 doctors who successfully completed their residency in obstetrics and gynecology and passed the primary specialized accreditation in the specialty.
PRUŽANjE BESPLATNIH PRAVNIH USLUGA
Authors:   University of Nis, Faculty of Law, Stanković Gordana , Dukić Mijatović Marijana ,   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Economics
Published: July 2022

The right to free legal aid, guaranteed by the Constitution, is operationalized by the provisions of the Law on Free Legal Aid (2018), which provides for the legal owners of this right and the conditions under which it is acquired, the procedure for granting free legal aid and the right to remedy if the same is not approved, types of free legal services, providers of free real aid and free legal support, supervision of their work, control of the provision of services and financing of free legal aid. The paper critically analyzes certain legal provisions regulating this institute.
AGENCIJSKO ZAPOŠLjAVANjE
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Law, Radulović Uroš
Published: July 2022

Considering that there is no law in the Republic of Serbia that stipulates the rules on the establishment of employment through specialized agencies, the subject of the research will be directed to agency employment. The Ministry of Labor came up with a draft law on agency employment, whose adoption is expected this year. Based on the draft, it can be concluded that this form of employment is a novelty in labor law, which has "lived" in practice without legal regulation so far. So for the first time we have one law, which stipulates that all the employees who work through the agency (on "leasing") will have a labor contract and the same working conditions in the future as well as employees with the employer. By studying this topic, the rules will be analyzed, envisaging the future Law on Agency Employment, the rules contained in the Labor Law and other applicable regulations. At the same time, an analysis of the comparative law, establishment and operation of employment agencies, their importance, as well as proposals for further regulation of the issue of leasing of labor or transfer of employees will be carried out.
Peranan Kepolisian Biak Numfor dalam Mengungkap Tindak Pidana
Authors: Tawaqal Ikbal
Published: July 2022

Tujuan Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui peranan Polres Biak Numfor dalam mengungkap tindak pidana di wilayah hukum Biak. Selain itu untuk mengetahui proses penanganan unit identifikasi Polres Biak Numfor terkait penyidikan dalam mengungkap tindak pidana. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian lapangan field research. Pengumpulan data yang dilakukan adalah melalui wawancara terhadap narasumber yang sudah ditentukan dan pengumpulan data yang berkenaan menggunakan objek penelitian. Data penelitian kemudian dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peranan petugas terkait melakukan identifikasi sangat penting terkait mencari bukti, faktor ketelitian dan pendidikan sangat berpengaruh. Beberapa proses yang dilakukan dalam menangani tindak pidana antara lain: mendatangi serta melakukan olah tempat dan mengumpulkan bukti-bukti. Proses pembinaan dilakukan dalam sistem pemasyarakatan dan ditempatkan secara khusus. Jenis pembinaan yang dilakukan kepada nak didik pemasyarakatan diantaranya dengan melakukan pembinaan mental, sosial keterampilan. Adapun faktor yang menghambat perlindungan hukum terhadap anak didik pemasyarakatan yaitu diantaranya faktor tempat, sumber daya manusia, keahlian penanganan anak didik pemasyarakatan dan kerjasama antar instansi.
Wewenang Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja Dalam Penegakan Peraturan Daerah
Authors: Dasem Nikolas
Published: July 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini ialah guna mengetahui wewenang Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja menegakkan Peraturan Daerah di Kabupaten Biak Numfor selain itu mengetahui faktor penghambat dalam penegakan aturan daerah di Kabupaten Biak Numfor yang dilakukan oleh Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja. Penelitian ini memakai metode kepustakaan (library research) serta metode penelitian lapangan (field research) yang dilaksanakan di kantor Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja Kabupaten Biak Numfor Penulis juga mewawancarai responden dan melakukan pengumpulan data dengan mengkaji literatur dan dokumen yang berkaitan dengan masalah yang dibahas dalam penelitian ini. Hasil yang didapatkan penulis dari penelitian ini, antara lain: 1) dalam melakukan penegakan Perda Kabupaten Biak Numfor, Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja memiliki dasar hukum yaitu aturan undang-undang yang bersifat nasional atau yang berasal dari Pemerintah Daerah. Langkah yang ditempuh berpedoman pada aplikasi Teknis Operasional pembinaan Ketentraman serta Ketertiban umum dengan bekerjasama dengan aparat Penertiban lainnya, 2) faktor yang mempengaruhi penegakan aturan pemerintah daerah Biak Numfor salah satunya adalah kompetensi sumber daya manusia yang ada serta sarana dan prasarana.
Implementasi Pasal 280 UU No 22 Tahun 2009 Tentang Lalu Lintas dan Angkutan Jalan
Authors: Kadir Nurul Yaqin
Published: July 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui penerapan pelaksanaan Undang-Undang No. 22 Tahun 2009 tentang Lalu Lintas dan Angkutan Jalan serta hambatan dalam penerapan pasal tersebut yang terjadi di wilayah hukum Kabupaten Biak Numfor. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian yuridis empiris. Pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode wawancara dan observasi. Wawancara yang dilakukan melibatkan pihak-pihak yang berkaitan dengan penelitian seperti aparat Kepolisian dan Pengadilan Negeri Biak. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masih banyak terdapat pelanggaran yang dilakukan oleh sejumlah orang yang belum mengetahui Pasal 280 No. 2 Tahun 2009 tentang Lalu Lintas dan Angkutan Jalan di Biak Numfor. Hal ini disebabkan karena minimnya informasi didaerah setempat mengenai peraturan ini sehingga banyak orang yang percaya bahwa area tersebut masih berada di sekitar pemukiman masyarakat.
Penerapan Asas Contradictoire Delimitatie dalam Pelaksanaan Pendaftaran Tanah di Kabupaten Biak Numfor
Authors: Renyaan Konstantina
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji implementasi asas Contradictoire Delimitatie dalam pendaftaran tanah pertama kali dan unsur-unsur yang menghambat penggunaan pedoman Contradictoire Delimitatie dalam pelaksanaan pendaftaran tanah di Biak Numfor. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian yuridis empiris guna mengkaji implementasi asas Contradictoire Delimitatie. Adapun lokasi penelitian dilaksanakan di Instansi Badan Pertanahan Nasional (BPN) Kabupaten Biak Numfor. Pengumpulan data melalui pengkajian dokumen, observasi dan wawancara dengan petugas terkait. Data penlitian kemudian dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh yakni 1) penerapan Contradictoire Delmitatie dalam penetapan batas proses pendaftaran tanah di BPN Biak Numfor belum berjalan secara baik. Adapun para pihak wajib menunjukkan batas tanahnya yang telah ada berupa tanda atau patok. 2) Faktor-faktor penghambat dalam penerapan Contradictoire Delmitatie terkait penetapan batas tanah saat proses pendaftaran ialah ketidaksesuaian batas tanah, batas patok yang menimbulkan tanah yang tidak jelas, ketidakhadiran salah satu pihak saat penetapan batas tanah.
Penerapan Prinsip Strict Liability dalam Hukum Lingkungan Internasional dan Nasional Terkait Lingkungan Laut
Authors: Latukau Fikry , Uar Syah Awaluddin
Published: July 2022

Isu paling krusial dan sering menjadi pembahasan adalah isu terkait perlindungan pelestarian lingkungan laut. Hal ini sangat berkaitan dengan keberlangsungan hidup dari keanekaragaman hayati di laut, termasuk sumber daya alamnya untuk kebutuhan mansusia, seperti perikanan. Tetapi, banyak aktivitas manusia yang cenderung tidak ramah lingkungan, menyebabkan lingkungan laut mengalami pencemaran dan kerusakan lingkungan laut. Prinsip dasar diatas tertuang dalam pada International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage 1969, sehingga prinsip tersebut perlu diulas dan dilihat perkembangannya saat ini. Tujuannya penelitian ini adalah mengkaji penerapan prinsip strict liability dalam hukum internasional hukum nasional terkait perlindungan dan pelestarian lingkungan laut. Penerapan prinsip strict liability sebagai prinsip di luar Bab XII tentang Perlindungan dan Pelestarian Lingkungan Laut, Konvensi Hukum Laut 1982 dalam perkembangannya pada konteks hukum laut internasional khususnya tidak hanya sebatas pada kasus-kasus tumpahan minyak saja, yang mana dasar hukumnya terambil dari konvensi international tahun 1969 Pasal 3 ayat (1). Tetapi, pada kasus lainnya yang berdampak pada terancamnya lingkungan laut, seperti pada Kasus Caledonian Sky yang intinya terumbu karang sebagai bagian dari lingkungan laut mengalami kerusakan dan terancam, sehingga masih adanya kekosongan hukum terkait konvensi internasional yang mengatur prinsip strict liability pada konteks pencemaran dan kerusakan lingkungan laut.
Mediasi Sebagai Alternatif Penyelesaian Sengketa Antara Bank dan Nasabah
Authors: Purba Perjaka
Published: July 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini mengkaji proses penyelesaian sengketa antara bank dan nasabah berdasarkan ketentuan hukum bank BRI Cabang Biak dan mengkaji proses mediasi yang merupakan alternatif penyelesaian sengketa antara bank dan nasabah. Metode dalam penelitian ialah metode kepustakaan dan metode penelitian lapangan berdasarkan pelaksanaan yang terjadi pada Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) Cabang Biak. Selain mengkaji berbagai domune yang diperlukan dalam penelitian, peneliti juga melakukan observasi dan wawancara langsung dengan narasumber. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa alternatif penyelesaian sengketa yang tejadi antara nasabah dan Bank BRI Cabang Biak adalah melalui jalur non-litigasi. Hal tersebut dianggap sangat efisien serta efektif. jalur non-litigasi berupa proses mediasi yang dipandang sebagai proses yang lebih sederhana dari segi prosedur dan relatif lebih murah. Sifat Mediator ialah netral dan tidak memihak para pihak. Selain itu, non-litigasi melalui Mediasi merupakan pilihan yang diterapkan bila terjadi sengketa di BRI Cabang Biak, penerapan mediasi sangat memudahkan dan hemat biaya. perselisihan antara bank dan nasabah merupakan masalah yang kompleks. nasabah tidak berdaya saat melawan pihak Bank di meja hijau dan hanya pasrah diri bila bersengketa dengan Bank. Untuk melindungi hak nasabah, terbentuklah mediasi perbankan guna menyelesaikan sengketa. Penyelesaian melalui mediasi menguntungkan para pihak sebab efisien dengan waktu yang relative singkat.