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THE INTERPRETATION OF MOSCOW'S SCHISM AND THE ANSWER ON THE INFORMATIONAL WARFARE AGAINST THE FLORENTINE UNION IN THE POLEMICAL HERITAGE OF THEODORE SKUMYNOVYCH
Authors:   Shevchenko Institute of Literature, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Tkachuk Ruslan
Published: September 2022

The article is dedicated to the research of some historical and literature aspects of polemical work of the former Father Superior of St. Michael cloister in Kyiv Theodore Skumynovych "Przyczyny porzucenia Disuniey przezacnemu narodowi ruskiemu podane" (1643). The writer retraced the unity of Ruthenian church with Sede Apostolica at the time of separation of it's north and east eparchies and foundation of autocephaly of Moscow's metropolitanate. Accentuated the illegality of election of Ryazan's bishop Jonah by the metropolitan of Kyiv and the all Rus, on the score of in Kyiv's church occured the diarchy, Theodore Skumynovych substantiated the thought that legal protohierarchs of Kyiv, on the contrary of self-proclaimed schismatic metropolitans in Moscow, stayed Uniates. As the argument the catholic writer produced the example of appointment by the pope Pius II as the chief of Ruthenian church the Isidor's disciple – Gregory II Bulgarian. Condemning the schismatic trends inside of Kyiv's metropolitanate, the polemicist criticized the author of "ПАТЕРІКОN", who cast doubt in canonicity of hierarchal consecration of Gregory II Bulgarian and proved the legitimacy of the power of metropolitan-schismatic Jonah, whom refused to recognize the Universal patriarchate. According to Theodore Skumynovych, the uniate policy of Ruthenian church after Gregory II Bulgarian continued Misael, the priest-martyr Makarius I and Joseph I Bulgarian. The support by the metropolitan Misael of the dialogue of Ruthenian's church with Rome acknowledged the text of the epistle "Poselstwo do Papieża rzymskiego Sixta IIII od duchowieństwa i od książąt i panów ruskich w roku 1476". The uniate persuation of metropolitan Joseph I Bulgarian, whom Ukrainian polemicists not infrequently confused with Joseph II Soltan, Theodore Skumynovych confirmed by the letter of patriarch Niphont II, which the contents revealed in the work.
Barriers and Facilitators to Seeking Psychological Assistance in School Education System
Authors: Antonova N.A. , Eritsyan K.Y. , Kazantseva T.V. , Dubrovsky R.G.
Published: September 2022

Optimization of the models for the provision of professional psychological assistance to students is one of the priority tasks of the Concept for the development of psychological services in the education system of the Russian Federation. The aim of this study was to identify the barriers and facilitators in seeking psychological help among Russian secondary school students from the perspective of experts who provide such assistance. Two series of semi-structured interviews (before the COVID-19 pandemic and during it) with 10 experts from seven regions of the Russian Federation responsible for organizing psychological work in the region were carried out. The barriers and facilitators of help-seeking identified as a result of the thematic analysis were compared with the AAAQ model (availability, accessibility, acceptability, quality of help) (WHO, 2017). Among the barriers, a special place is held by factors associated with acceptability and the perceived quality of provided assistance. Among the facilitators, experts especially highlight the factors related to the availability and the acceptability of psychological help (knowledge of the possibilities of obtaining it, its credibility, the use of new communication technologies of with a psychologist). Associated with the pandemic waving up in psychological difficulties and the expansion of remote communication have become powerful factors in the increase of availability and acceptability of psychological services.
Prediction of Housing Price and Forest Cover Using Mosaics with Uncertain Satellite Imagery
Authors: Sai Manam Pavan , Rao V. Amaleswara , Vani K.Suvarna , Poul P.
Published: September 2022

The growing world is more expensive to estimate land use, road length, and forest cover using a plant-scaled ground monitoring system. Satellite imaging contains a significant amount of detailed uncertain information. Combining this with machine learning aids in the organization of these data and the estimation of each variable separately. The resources necessary to deploy Machine learning technologies for Remote sensing images, on the other hand, restrict their reach ability and application. Based on satellite observations which are notably underutilised in impoverished nations, while practical competence to implement SIML might be restricted. Encoded forms of images are shared across tasks, and they will be calculated and sent to an infinite number of researchers who can achieve top-tier SIML performance by training a regression analysis onto the actual data. By separating the duties, the proposed SIML solution, MOSAIKS, shapes SIML approachable and global. A Featurization stage turns remote sensing data into concise vector representations, and a regression step makes it possible to learn the correlations which are specific to its particular task which link the obtained characteristics to the set of uncertain data.
The Impact and Transformation of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Goar Vishal Kumar
Published: September 2022

There is never a lack of fascinating new research in the field of artificial intelligence, and this study is by no means an exhaustive account of the advancements made in the last ten years. There are numerous fields in AI. A lot of the information covered in this study could be applied to the creation of powerful artificial intelligence. It is essential to create a computer that can understand the underlying meanings of the words since this permits more conversational and accurate translation. Exciting studies are being conducted on the use of audio and visual cues to identify human emotions. In particular, this paper provides a thorough overview of recent developments in the field of artificial intelligence and its applications. A beginner to the subject of artificial intelligence is the target audience for this paper. It also serves to remind the researchers of certain previously mentioned challenges. This review article defines artificial intelligence in general and explores its impact on both the present and the future. This review covers the fundamental concepts of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Big Data Classification of Ultrasound Doppler Scan Images Using a Decision Tree Classifier Based on Maximally Stable Region Feature Points
Authors: Kumari S. Sandhya , Rani K. Sandhya
Published: September 2022

The classification of ultrasound scan images is important in monitoring the development of prenatal and maternal structures. This paper proposes a big data classification system for ultrasound Doppler scan images that combines the residual of maximally stable extreme regions and speeded up robust features (SURF) with a decision tree classifier. The algorithm first preprocesses the ultrasound scan images before detecting the maximally stable extremal regions (MSER). A few essential regions are chosen from the MSER regions, along with the residual region that provides the best Region of Interest (ROI). SURF features points that best represent the region are detected using the gradient of the estimated cumulative region of interest. To extract the feature from the pixels that surround the SURF feature points, the Triangular Vertex Transform (TVT) transform is used. A decision tree classifier is used to train the extracted TVT features. The proposed ultrasound scan image classification system is validated using performance parameters such as accuracy, specificity, precision, sensitivity, and F1 score. For validation, a large dataset of 12,400 scan images collected from 1792 patients is used. The proposed method has an F1score of 94.12%, sensitivity, specificity, precision, and accuracy of 93.57%, 93.57%, and 97.96%, respectively. The evaluation results show that the proposed algorithm for classifying Doppler scan images is better than other algorithms that have been used in the past.
IoT-Enabled Smart Healthcare Infrastructure Maximises Energy Efficiency
Authors: Addanke Supriya , Anandan R , Krishna P. Venkata
Published: September 2022

Advancements in IoT-based applications have become the cutting-edge technology among researchers due to the wide availability of the Internet. In order to make the application more user-friendly, Android-based and Web-based technologies have become increasingly important in this cutting-edge technology. Smart cities, Internet of Things(IoT), Smart health care systems are the technology of the future. A combination of numerous systems focusing on monitoring different components of the smart city (such as water, e-health, gas,  power monitoring and emergency scenario detection) can be used to make the city more sustainable and secure. In smart cities, energy consumption is particularly important for e-health. An optimization approach is provided in this paper to reduce total network energy usage. When compared to previous methods, the overall performance has improved by 57.89%.
In-Cabin Radar Monitoring System: Detection and Localization of People Inside Vehicle using Vital Sign Sensing Algorithm
Authors: A C Ramachandra , V Viswanatha , K Kishor , H Suhas , E Pannir Selvam
Published: September 2022

Radars are used in automobiles for various functionalities, starting from the obstacle alarm during vehicle reversing to advanced functionalities like autonomous driving. A practical method for monitoring people inside a vehicle for various applications (surveillance, safety, etc.) could be built using Radar. This paper presents the embedded implementation of a vital sign sensing algorithm using the radar signal processing (RSP) technique. MEX (MATLAB executable) interface is performed with the embedded C code of the vital sign sensing algorithm generated for validating the results with the RSP technique. Finally, Unit testing is performed on the developed embedded C code of the vital sign sensing algorithm to remove the dead codes and to verify whether all branches and statements in a developed algorithm are working accordingly. The embedded C code results were found to be matching precisely with the RSP technique. With the help of obtained results, we can differentiate between an adult and a baby inside a vehicle.
A Novel Method of Butterfly Optimization Algorithm for Load Balancing in Cloud Computing
Authors: Yadav Priya , Kumar Sunil , Saini Dilip Kumar J
Published: September 2022

Cloud computing is frequently alluded to as a model that furnishes boundless information handling conveniences with a compensation for each utilization framework. Present day cloud foundations resources as virtual machines (VMs) to actual machines utilizing virtualization innovation. All VMs works their involved structure and exhaust resources from their actual machine which behaves like a host. For load adjusting, Cloud moves VMs from exceptionally troubled real machines to low troubled actual machines. The delay of this calculation expansions in the organization as virtual machines are relocated. This work puts forward a new algorithm, namely Butterfly optimization for VM migration. The proposed optimization algorithm has been implemented in the MATLAB software.  A comparative analysis is performed between the outcomes of the preceding and the new algorithm.  The proposed algorithm has been evaluated over three performance parameters including delay, bandwidth used, and space used.
Raschet vozdukhopodgotovki akvaparka
Authors: Shvedchikov Mikhail Yur'evich , Ermolaev Andrey Evgen'evich
Published: September 2022

The article gives the requirements of SanPiN, GOST related to the air treatment of a water park, which are needed for its calculation. The air treatment of the water park was calculated and practically all necessary parameters were obtained that make it possible to use them when designing a refrigerating machine for water parks of closed type.
Effect of the protein coagulation on heat and shape stability of cultured milk ice cream
Authors: Tvorogova A. A , Medvedeva T. A , Landikhovskaya A. V
Published: September 2022

The paper deals with the investigation of the effect of the degree of milk protein coagulation on cultured milk ice cream quality indices (mixture viscosity, heat stability, shape stability and overrun). It was defined that the capability of mixture to be saturated with air decreased as its acidity increased because of the increase of the protein coagulation degree. Due to this the capability of protein to stabilize the air phase decreased. The positive effect of the process and the degree of protein coagulation on the product resistivity to thawing was proved experimentally; it was due to the product dense consistency and air low content.
PRESSURE INTENSIFIER BASED ON THE CONCEPT OF A ROTARY FLOW DIVIDER
Authors:   Jihostroj a.s., Hydraulic division, R&D department, Velesin, Czech Republic, HRADECKY JAKUB MILAN ,   Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Designing and Machine Components, Czech Republic
Published: September 2022

Pressure intensifiers are used in specific areas of a hydraulic circuits, where increased pressure is needed, while the rest of the circuit (up to the pump) run on lower level of a working pressure. That could lead to a cheaper design of the components, while just one high pressure branch is designed on high pressure. Using pressure intensifier could also mean energy cost reductions. Rotary flow divider can be also used as a pressure intensifier. This area started to be developed in Jihostroj a.s. This paper describes specific tests, which has been running to precisely parameterize limits of use of a divider as an intensifier without design changes to follow with a development of a designs to maximize intensifier’s parameters. Development also leads to compact solutions compatible with LS signals or with other hydraulic components to create compact assembly comparable to some areas of use of a piston pumps or inexpensive flow control drive. These development opportunities are also described in this paper.
REPRESENTATION OF POWER FLOWS FOR THE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF HYDROMECHANICAL DRIVES
Authors:   Institut Clement Ader, Toulouse, France, MARE JEAN-CHARLES , ILJASZEWICZ PAULINA ,   Institut Clement Ader, Toulouse, France
Published: September 2022

This communication deals with the graphical representation of power flows in hydromechanical drives, for use in systems- engineering activities. It points out the need for standardized symbols in mechanics to complement the well-established standards in electrics and hydraulics. Once identified and listed, the mechanical functions are arranged by classes and subclasses, which define the main families of symbols to be designed. A functional view is favoured. Proposals are made for symbolisation in order to improve the readability of the diagrams dealing with multi-physical systems. This is illustrated with the example of the Airbus 320 yaw control, which combines mechanical, electrical and hydraulic devices in a complex architectural arrangement. This work contributes to make foundations for the development of a modern standard of mechanical symbols.
NEW SYSTEMS OF ENERGY RECOVERY AND ELECTRIC-HYDRAULIC BATTERY MOBILE DRIVE
Authors:   Institute of Machine Design, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic, NEVRLY JOSEF , FICHTA MARTIN ,   BOSCH REXROTH, s. r. o., Brno, Czech Republic, JURIK MIROSLAV ,   BOSCH REXROTH, s. r. o., Brno, Czech Republic, NEMEC ZDENEK ,   Institute of Automation and Computer Science, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic, PROCHAZKA PETR ,   Institute of Power Electrical Engineering and Electronics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication, Brno, KOUTNY DANIEL ,   Institute of Machine Design, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic, PETROVIC RADOVAN ,   Department of Industrial Engineering, FSOM, University “Union-Nikola Tesla“ of Belgrade, Serbia
Published: September 2022

The article presents a brief overview of new electric-hydraulic systems of three selected earthmoving machines developed by means of mathematical modeling and simulation. These machines were as follows: a road tire roller, an excavator and a wheel loader. Their common feature was that a special innovative system was developed for each of them by Bosch Rexroth company (Brno) in cooperation with BUT (Brno University of Technology) using mathematical modeling of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical processes in the machines. Each of these machines represents an innovation: a module for the recovery of kinetic ("braking") energy was developed for the road roller, and an emission-free electric battery drive for the excavator and the loader as a replacement for the diesel engine drive.
TWO-LEGGED ROBOT CONCEPTS
Authors:   Technical University of Kosice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Kosice, Slovakia, LESTACH LUKAS , KELEMEN MICHAL ,   Technical University of Kosice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Kosice, Slovakia, KELEMENOVA TATIANA ,   Technical University of Kosice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Kosice, Slovakia, VIRGALA IVAN ,   Technical University of Kosice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Kosice, Slovakia, MIKOVA LUBICA ,   Technical University of Kosice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Kosice, Slovakia, PRADA ERIK ,   Technical University of Kosice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Kosice, Slovakia, HRONCOVA DARINA ,   Technical University of Kosice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Kosice, Slovakia, VARGA MARTIN ,   Technical University of Kosice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Kosice, Slovakia, SINCAK PETER JAN ,   Technical University of Kosice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Kosice, Slovakia, MERVA TOMAS ,   Technical University of Kosice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Kosice, Slovakia
Published: September 2022

The article deals with the concepts of a two-legged walking robot. Three kinematics concepts are proposed in order to achieve the lowest possible number of actuators and the best possible energy efficiency. Walking cycle algorithms are also proposed. These concepts have been assessed and evaluated in several respects in order to select the optimal kinematic concept.
Análisis de movimiento mediante textil inteligente
Authors: Delgado-Oleas Gabriel , Avellar Leticia , Stefano-Filho Carlos , Frizera Anselmo , Leal-Junior Arnaldo , Rocon Eduardo
Published: September 2022

Este artículo presenta el desarrollo de un textil inteligente (smart garment) portátil dotado de 30 sensores de fibra óptica multiplexados que, a través de algoritmos de Inteligencia Artificial (IA), es capaz de clasificar de actividades de múltiples sujetos. Se evalúan seis actividades diarias: de pie, sentado, en cuclillas, brazos arriba y abajo, caminar y correr. El clasificador utilizado es el de k vecinos más cercanos y los resultados de 10 ensayos de todos los voluntarios presentaron una precisión de 94,00 (0,14) %. La cadencia y la frecuencia respiratoria se estimaron y compararon con los datos de una unidad de medición inercial ubicada en la parte posterior de la prenda. El error más alto fue del 2,22 %. El enfoque propuesto presentó la viabilidad para el reconocimiento de actividad y la extracción de parámetros relacionados con el movimiento, en el ámbito de los desarrollos en Healthcare 4.0.
‘Small Steps’ Approach to Conflict Settlement
Authors: Shevchuk M.
Published: September 2022

The article analyzes the phenomenon of the small steps tactics in the peace process. An attempt is made to demonstrate how the systematic interaction of the parties to resolve non-politicized issues allows either to avoid another "freeze" of the negotiation process, or, at least, to maintain an informal dialogue when negotiations are not conducted at the political and diplomatic level. This approach is adjacent to the Track II diplomacy or one-and-a-half track diplomacy, as well as to the concepts of sustainable dialogue and confidence building measures. Reconciliation and finding a reliable formula for settlement is impossible in cases of protracted and smoldering conflicts without creating a sufficient level of mutual trust, at least between those social groups of representatives of the parties who form the political agenda and who are at the negotiating table. The study allowed the author to identify the similarity of confidence building measures and the "small steps" tactics, as well as conceptual differences that allow us to talk about its innovative nature. The article reviews the positive narratives of the "small steps" tactics and identifies limitations for its application. For this purpose, archival documents of the negotiation process, reports of the OSCE and foreign ministries of the parties to the conflict, statements of the involved participants, as well as the personal experience of the author, who was involved for a number of years in the negotiation process on the Transdnistrian settlement in the "5+2" format. The paper concludes that the "small steps" tactic is not able to resolve the conflict or build a settlement model, but, thanks to the principle of mutual security of behavior models, it makes it possible to achieve a change in the relations of the parties to the conflict, to transfer them from confrontational to cooperative, thus influencing the situation in the conflict zone.
From Advocacy to Diplomacy: the Case of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons
Authors: Mikhaylenko E.
Published: September 2022

The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) has become known for its active engagement in the drafting and promotion of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). The success of the campaign is related to the fact that not only other anti-nuclear non-governmental organizations (NGOs), but also a number of state figures and diplomats have joined the campaign. ICAN is a "transnational advocacy network" (TAN) that has managed to engage a significant pool of state and non-state stakeholders (actors). This paper aims to explore the ICAN phenomenon and identify the features of this transnational advocacy network. The study is based on documents and materials drawn from the official ICAN website, working papers from the NPT Review Conferences, as well as interviews with representatives of anti-nuclear NGOs. The novelty of the study consists in the fact that a new interpretation of the concept of "transnational advocacy network" was introduced into Russian academic discourse and the main instruments and principles of TAN were identified on the basis of the ICAN example. The research of ICAN was carried out according to three bullet-points: (1) analysis of NGO activities in the NPT negotiation process; (2) identification of the features of ICAN as a TAN, the main trends and methods of work; (3) problems and limitations of ICAN. A hallmark of today's TANs is that they combine advocacy and examination, allowing such coalitions to work successfully with international organizations and states. ICAN is an interesting case study because there has been a convergence of interests between a number of states and anti-nuclear NGOs. However, the question still remains how long will it be able to keep functioning in the TAN format and continue to frame the agenda of the NPT Conferences? The drive to ban nuclear weapons, and then to lobby for the signing and ratification of the NPT, demonstrated that ICAN had moved from public activity to direct diplomacy. Nevertheless, there is reason to assume that ICAN and its coordinating role in the NPT negotiation process may become less important as the focus and interests of states shift back to public outreach activities.
Determination of High Yield and Quality Sainfoin Genotypes (Onobrychis viciifolia Scop.) for the Bingöl Province of Turkey
Authors: ÇAÇAN Erdal , KÖKTEN Kağan , KOÇ Ali
Published: September 2022

This research was carried out for two years between 2017-2018 to determine the high yield and quality sainfoin genotypes for Bingöl Province. A total of 13 genotypes were used as plant materials, two of which were registered cultivars (Lutfibey, Peschanyj 1251), six candidate cultivars (Emre, Hilal, Fatih, Mehmetalibey, Koc 1461, Yunus) and five were populations (Genc, Adakli, Yedisu, Ankara, Tarim). In the study forage yields, dry matter yields, crude protein ratios, crude protein yields, ADF (acid detergent fiber) ratios, NDF (neutral detergent fiber) ratios, digestible dry matter ratios and relative feed values of genotypes were investigated. As the average of two years of the genotypes; the forage yield was 1832±60 kg da-1, the dry matter yield was 576±20 kg da-1, the crude protein rate was 16.4±0.3%, the crude protein yield was 95.3±3.9 kg da-1, the ADF rate was 31.2±0.5%, the NDF rate was 43.8±0.6%, the digestible dry matter rate was 64.6±0.4% and the relative feed value was obtained as 139±2.3. According to two years data in the study, the differences between genotypes were found statistically significant (p<0.01) in terms of forage yield, dry matter yield and crude protein yield, but the differences between genotypes were found to be statistically insignificant in terms of crude protein, ADF, NDF and digestible dry matter ratios and relative feed value. As a result, it was determined that Tarim, Hilal, Peschanyj and Lutfibey genotypes came to the fore in the conditions of Bingöl Province in terms of the examined characteristics.
Chinese Attitudes toward Intellectual Property Rights-Change and Continuity
Authors: Hai Heidi (Ge) , Dutton Peter A. , Cohen Jerome A.
Published: September 2022

Intellectual property has been central to Sino-US disputes in the past decades. The US government has taken various measures to compel China to enforce IP rights (IPR) protection in conformity with what would be acceptable by US standards, only to find differences persisting and these IPR disputes far from resolved. To better understand the tension between China and the US over IPR protection, this note provides a historical analysis of China’s IPR development from Late Qing to today, focusing on the changes and continuities in Chinese attitudes toward IPR across different periods. Without indigenous concepts of IPR, China was forced to accept western standards at a time of military and political weakness and has consequently remained vigilant against foreign domination in this field. However, China also gradually developed a genuine appreciation for modern IPR to the degree that would benefit China's economic development and status in the global community. A normative judgment on China's IPR protection would frustrate efforts at dispute resolution by assuming US standards of IPR protection as universally ideal. As China and the US continue to cooperate in trade and technology, mutual understanding and appreciation of a shared set of IP standards would be essential.
Error judicial y prisión preventiva. Inercias transpersonalistas que erradicar
Authors: Simón Castellano Pere , Rodríguez Ramos Luis
Published: September 2022

El presente trabajo analiza la regulación legal, la evolución jurisprudencial y los problemas de aplicación práctica del sistema de responsabilidad patrimonial del Estado-juez establecida en el art. 121 CE, centrándose más concretamente en el supuesto de prisión preventiva como error judicial específico. Una contribución al debate en un momento realmente oportuno, tras los cambios introducidos por la STC 85/2019, que ha resuelto solo parcialmente los efectos perversos que proyectaba una interpretación contra cive, y a las puertas de un nuevo intento de reforma de la LECrim y cuyo anteproyecto conocemos desde noviembre de 2020. El trabajo incluye la comparación de estos elementos con los de otros Estados europeos y se termina con concretas propuestas interpretativas y de lege ferenda.
Educación cívico-democrática y adoctrinamiento ideológico
Authors: Barrero Ortega Abraham
Published: September 2022

Ley Orgánica 3/2020, de 29 de diciembre, por la que se modifica la Ley Orgánica 2/2006, de 3 de mayo, de Educación (LOE), prevé la asignatura «Educación en valores cívicos y éticos», que prestará especial atención a la reflexión ética e incluirá contenidos referidos al conocimiento y respeto de los derechos fundamentales y al valor de la diversidad, fomentando el espíritu crítico y la cultura de paz y no violencia. El presente trabajo reflexiona sobre el alcance de la formación cívico-democrática con el propósito de subrayar algunas de las enseñanzas que, en orden a la adecuada delimitación reglamentaria de los contenidos de la «Educación en valores cívicos y éticos», cabe extraer de la experiencia previa de la asignatura «Educación para la ciudadanía y los derechos humanos».
Operationalizing Antiracism in Higher Education Community Engagement
Authors: Smith Stella , Medlin Kristin , Wendling Lauren
Published: September 2022

Higher education must move beyond statements of solidarity towards action to support antiracist work at institutions.  Although these statements of support are laudable, it can be challenging to successfully operationalize antiracism across all levels of an institution (individuals, activities/programs, courses, units, and entire institutions) and with all stakeholders (faculty, staff, students, and community partners).  We suggest that community engagement is a key overlooked strategy and method for advancing antiracist agendas within institutions.  Examples of how antiracist work actually manifests through community-university partnerships can help identify successful outcomes of antiracist practices and policies. This article will share findings from a series of dialogues engaging over 250 participants about the intersection of engagement and antiracism, and share a call to develop a set of metrics to assess and measure antiracism in higher education community engagement.
Exploring the impact of diversity training on the development and application of cultural competence skills in higher education professionals
Authors: Cabler Kendra , Hobson Hargraves Rosalyn , Jackson Holly
Published: September 2022

This study explores how higher education professionals develop and demonstrate cultural competence in their professional roles.  Through a mixed methods case-study approach, the study investigates how perceived levels of cultural competence in higher education professionals is shaped by participation in an extended diversity training program. Additionally, this study explores implications for individual career trajectories as a result of program completion and implementation of new learning. Study findings indicate that participants anticipate lasting effects from the training experience. The training introduced and ignited a reconfiguration of what it means to engage and work in spaces where institutional and organizational commitments are aligned with personal commitments. Following training, all participants expressed deep commitment to intentionally and actively cultivating a sense of belonging and inclusion in the workplace through shared language, shifts in policy, and more thoughtful interpersonal interactions with colleagues and peers.
Selecting and Implementing a Telementoring Program: Case Studies of Project ECHO
Authors: Larson Rebecca Sam , Medved Caryn
Published: September 2022

Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (Project ECHO) is a telementoring program for health professionals that uses adult learning techniques and interactive video technology to connect distal community providers with specialist and multidisciplinary teams in real-time collaborative sessions. We examine the adoption, implementation, and sustainability of ECHO programs at four academic medical centers through case studies based on structured interviews. The study and its analysis are informed by the Diffusion of Innovation theory and the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, Sustainment (EPIS) framework. We found that early adopters became aware of ECHO by chance and were persuaded through observations to adopt ECHO. Finding a home for ECHO was an important initial adoption decision. Five context factors influence the implementation of ECHO: Funding, networks, staffing processes, leadership, and individual characteristics of staff. Sustainability requires ongoing funding, which itself may rely on evidence of outcomes. Findings from this study can inform the implementation of Project ECHO at other academic medical centers and extend to decisions to adopt, implement, and sustain similar telementoring programs designed to close the research-practice care gap between communities and academic medical centers.
Ohio Journal of Public Health Vol. 1, Issue 1 (Autumn 2018): Full Issue
Authors: OPHA Ohio Public Health Association
Published: September 2022

No abstract available.
Summer Employment and Tobacco Use among College Students
Authors: Hardin Rachel , Roberts Megan E.
Published: September 2022

Background: Research has shown that tobacco use among college students is influenced by the social environment, especially amonga subset of smokers known as social smokers. Although many college campuses now have tobacco-free policies that could restrictsocial use of tobacco products, these policies often do not extend to common places of summer employment for college students thathave similar social environments. Currently, no recommended tobacco policy exists for such summer programs, and little research hasbeen done to assess their need.Methods: The objective of this study was to examine trends in tobacco use among the college-aged summer employees of a non-profit organization. Participants included the college-aged summer employees of a seasonal non-profit organization based in the Appalachian region from May through August 2015. At the beginning and end of the summer employment period, an online cross-sectional survey was distributed to each eligible staff member to examine trends in tobacco use.Results: Among the 60 follow-up respondents, 22.8% (n=13) reported an overall increase in tobacco use over the summer, while 3.5%(n=2) reported a decrease in tobacco use and 73.7% (n=42) reported no change.Conclusions: These results indicate that college students are at risk of increasing their tobacco use during summer employment. There is a need for further research into the role of summer workplace influences on tobacco use among college students.
Suicide Rates in Rural Ohio: The Role of Population Density, Social Association, and Healthcare Access
Authors: Embree Jared A. , Crawford Timothy N. , Paton Sara J.
Published: September 2022

Background: This study explores differences between adult suicide rates in counties in Ohio from 2007-2016, specifically differencesbetween urban and rural counties. Nationally, the least densely populated states in the nation have the highest rates of completedsuicide, and that same trend was hypothesized to exist in the least densely populated counties in Ohio.Methods: Simple demographics and rates for sub-populations and counties were retrieved for adults over 18 years of age, and separated by rural and urban counties. A random effects meta-regression model was developed to assess the association among suicide death rate, rate of emergency rooms, rate of mental health providers, rate of social associations, and rural or urban counties.Results: There were differences in suicide rate between urban and rural counties. Suicide death rates were significantly associated with rate of mental health facilities, rate of social associations, and type of county (e.g., rural versus urban). As the rate of mental health providers increased, there was a significant decrease in the rate of suicide deaths.Conclusions: This study illustrates the positive effect that access to mental health service providers can have on decreasing suicides inrural areas. More studies are needed focusing on unmet needs in rural areas, specifically those looking at individual level predictors ofsuicide.
Age but not BMI Predicts Accelerated Progression of KOA: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative
Authors: Wallace Kyle D. , Nahhas Ramzi W. , Froehle Andrew W. , Khalil Naila
Published: September 2022

Background/Objectives: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) accounts for about 35% of the arthritis burden among adults. Most adults with KOA have slowly-progressing, common knee osteoarthritis (CKOA); however, some individuals experience accelerated KOA (AKOA), rapid progression to end-stage disease within 48 months. This study analyzed individuals without radiographic evidence of KOA at baseline to determine which (baseline) characteristics were associated with progression to CKOA and/or AKOA status 48 months later.Methods: Data (n = 1,561) from the Osteoarthritis Initiative (OAI) were utilized. Multinomial logistic regression was employed to determine the magnitude of association between baseline risk factors and 48-month KOA status (AKOA and CKOA, compared to no KOA).Results: Older age (p = 0.032), greater baseline BMI (p < 0.001), female gender (p = 0.009), and greater baseline PASE score (p =0.036) were significantly associated with CKOA (11.9% of participants) and/or AKOA (3.5% of participants) at 48 months. Age, BMI, andPASE were all more strongly associated with greater risk of AKOA compared to risk of CKOA (Age: OR = 1.59 vs. 0.97; BMI: OR = 1.62vs. 1.28; PASE: OR = 1.21 vs. 1.08). Of these, only BMI was significantly associated with greater risk of both AKOA and CKOA.Conclusion: Certain factors impact the risk of AKOA and CKOA differently. Age did not increase the risk of CKOA, but among thosewith CKOA or AKOA, the proportion with AKOA increased with age. Thus, older age at onset is associated with more rapid KOA progression.
The Ohio Journal of Public Health: A Platform to Showcase Public Health Education, Practice, and Research in Ohio
Authors: Ferketich Amy
Published: September 2022

No abstract available.
Ohio Journal of Public Health Vol. 2, Issue 1 (Summer 2019): Full Issue
Authors: OPHA Ohio Public Health Association
Published: September 2022

No abstract available.
Effectiveness of a Pharmacist-Directed Tdap Immunization Program for a University Campus
Authors: Meinzer BreAnna R. , Rush Michael J. , Kier Karen L. , Fanous Amy M. , Frank Colin S.
Published: September 2022

Background/Objectives: Despite a slight increase in Tdap immunization rates, the total numbers are still low among adults. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of a pharmacist-directed immunization program. The primary objective was to assess the increase in vaccination rates among the subjects indicated to receive the Tdap vaccine. The secondary objective was to assess changes in pre and post vaccine knowledge scores.Methods: Employees enrolled in the pharmacist-directed employee wellness clinic on a university campus in Ohio were screened forTdap vaccination at the annual employee health fair during Fall of 2016. Results were cross-referenced with the state vaccination database. Subjects were recruited via email to an educational program. Indicated patients were asked to schedule an appointment with a pharmacist. Assessment data on the educational program was collected before the presentation and after the appointment when the vaccine was administered. The efficacy endpoint for the primary objective was a 20% increase in baseline vaccination rates.Results: Of the 198 subjects recruited, a total of 54 received Tdap vaccination. The baseline vaccination rate of the study populationwas 37.4% and increased by 27.2% after the intervention to a total vaccination rate of 64.6% (p< 0.001). Six knowledge assessmentswere utilized for the secondary objective; however, these results did not show significance.Conclusions: A pharmacist-directed Tdap immunization program is effective at increasing vaccination rates. Even though the changein education assessment data proved more observational, the education provided will empower subjects to make informed healthcaredecisions.
Identifying Behavioral Health Needs of Individuals Screened at the Booking Counter of Montgomery County Jail
Authors: Wilson Josephine F. , Ipsaro Blaise N. , Crosby Charles , Kapp Valerie A. , Russell Teresa G. , Tanamachi Beverly
Published: September 2022

Background: Many of the individuals who are released from incarceration are re-arrested and re-incarcerated within three years of release. Challenges that predispose individuals to re-arrest and re-incarceration include lack of education, employment opportunities, decent affordable housing, and treatment for substance use disorders (SUD) and/or mental illness. This report summarizes the behavioral health needs of newly arrested individuals in Montgomery County, Ohio.Methods: For this project, 4,809 adult individuals arrested for non-violent crimes received behavioral health screening and case management at booking in the Montgomery County Jail. Criminogenic assessment using the Risk-Needs-Responsivity (RNR) tool was conducted with 484 arrestees. Descriptive statistics and chi square statistics were calculated for gender, race, referrals made, education level, employment status, housing status, alcohol and other drug use, and mental health status.Results: As a group, the arrestees were undereducated, underemployed, and homeless. Based on RNR assessment, 67% had an SUD,and 60% required mental health treatment. Significant gender and racial differences were found among the arrestees, with womensignificantly more likely to have SUD and mental health issues.Conclusions: Individuals arrested and booked into the Montgomery County Jail experience a complex interaction among mental health, poly-substance use, medical, employment, and housing needs that must be addressed in a comprehensive and coordinated funding manner. This interactive complexity of issues demand a response from an integrated service delivery system that would best benefit the person served and the community.
Public Health and Politics
Authors: Ebel Joe
Published: September 2022

No abstract available.
Pregnancy Expectations and Experiences among Women in Southeast Ohio: Implications for Clinical Practice
Authors: Kingori Caroline , Darlington Kay-Anne , Kuhlman Jamie , Basta Tania
Published: September 2022

Background/Objectives: Nearly 4 million women experience pregnancy every year in the United States. While there is research about medical outcomes related to pregnancy, especially in the context of disease, there is a dearth of research related to pregnancy expectations.

Methods: This qualitative study explored women’s expectations and experiences of pregnancy in Southeast Ohio. Participants attending a clinic were recruited for individual interviews onsite at the physician's office. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Codes, in the form of descriptive labels such as words or brief phrases, were developed based on entire interviews.

Results: Results indicate that women experience pregnancy on a continuum, some women enjoyed the experience, some were ambivalent, while others did not enjoy the experience. Furthermore, some women reported that their expectations for pregnancy matched their experience(s), while others felt that their expectations did not match their experience. Some women also felt “judged” by other women and even health care providers if they did not “love” the experience.

Conclusions: Women experience pregnancy in a variety of ways, therefore, it is important that health care providers be sensitive to the notion that not all women enjoy the process, but they all want the same outcome of a healthy child. While it is important for health care providers to assess the physical health of the mother and the unborn child, this study demonstrated that it is also important to assess what an expectant mother knows about pregnancy and what she expects to happen.
Adolescent Health: Is it Time to Direct our Attention to Youth in Ohio?
Authors: Ferketich Amy
Published: September 2022

No abstract available.
Routine Screening of Adolescents for Trichomonas vaginalis in a Juvenile Detention Center
Authors: Gray Shaketha A. , Bonny Andrea E. , Matson Steven C. , Holland-Hall Cynthia
Published: September 2022

Background: Detained and incarcerated adolescents are at increased risk of sexually transmitted infections (STI), but limited information is currently available regarding the prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) in detained youth.Methods: A total of 144 detainees (75 males and 69 females) in the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Facility (FCJDF) in Columbus, Ohio, consented to STI screening between May 2016 and June 2017. Participants were screened for TV in addition to Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) and Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) using urine nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT).Results: Among detained youth who consented to testing, TV was identified in 7 of 69 (10.1%) females and 0 of 75 (0%) males (P <0.01). Neisseria gonorrhoeae was identified in 12 of 69 (17.4%) females and 3 of 75 (4.0%) males (P = 0.01), and CT was identified in 16 of 69 (23.2%) female and 7 of 75 (9.3%) male detainees (P = 0.04). Among females, positive TV screen was associated with prior history of STI.Conclusion: Our data support routine screening of female detainees at FCJDF, based on our finding of 10% posi-tivity among females who underwent testing.
Impact of Emotional Distress on Prescription Opioid Abuse in a Rural Juvenile Drug Court Sample
Authors: Kauffman Ross M. , Durkin Keith F.
Published: September 2022

Background: Ohio is at the epicenter of the opioid epidemic, and the current crisis disproportionately burdens rural areas. The Self-Medication Hypothesis and work examining adverse childhood experiences posit that drug use may be understood as a coping strategy to address emotional distress.Methods: Juvenile drug court participants in a Northwest Ohio county were administered a standardized biopsychosocial assessment. Intake interviews from January 2010 and November 2018 were used to evaluate the relationship between emotional distress reported using the Emotional Problem Scale (EPS) and lifetime nonmedical use of prescription opioids. Linear regression was used to examine temporal trends in EPS scores. Logistic regression was used to examine the relationship between EPS scores and prescription opioid misuse, controlling for temporal trends.Results: Linear regression showed a significant increase in emotional distress over the study period for both pre-scription opioid users and nonusers. Average scores increased 29.5 points (on a 100 point scale) over the duration of the study (P <0.0001). A 10-point increase in EPS score was associated with a nearly 50% increase in the lifetime odds of pre-scription opioid misuse (OR = 1.46, 95% CI: 1.19-1.82, P = 0.0004). The odds of prescription opioid misuse declined each year (OR = 0.63, 95% CI: 0.48-0.81, P = 0.0006).Conclusion: Rates of prescription opioid misuse have decreased over time despite a significant association be-tween emotional distress and opioid misuse and trend toward increasing EPS scores. While efforts to reduce prescription opioid misuse appear to have been effective in this population, significant work is needed to reduce underlying risk fac-tors.