bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Towards government mechanisms of sponge city construction in China: insights from developed countries
Authors: Yawen Wu , Jun Liu , Haowen Xie , Guangyuan Yu , Hong Zhou , Yichen Yan
Published: June 2020

The sponge city concept is a new strategy for China designed to solve its urban water problems. The tasks involved in sponge city construction (SCC) have brought new challenges regarding the urban construction process for local Chinese governments. However, there is still no comprehensive and systematic study of the government mechanisms for guiding the construction of sponge cities. This paper aims to develop an evaluation index system of government mechanisms at the whole-of-nation scale. This system covers five elements of government mechanisms. This evaluation index system covers the specific content of the government mechanism anticipated before the process of SCC. Since work systems, functions, and capacities differ with each given local government, the work mechanism of local governments can be adapted to local conditions according to the research results of this paper. By doing so it is possible to make full use of the constraint and management function of each indicator, so that all departments can constantly optimize the allocation of resources and clarify responsibilities, so as to effectively promote the construction of a sponge city.
Raman Spectroscopy as a Novel Technology in Forensic Toxicological Analyses
Authors: Akçan Ramazan , Yıldırım Mahmut Şerif
Published: June 2020

Raman Spectroscopy is on the verge of becoming a promising tool in Forensic Toxicology
with the increasing number of studies in the literature. Raman Spectroscopy, which has been found
successful in many areas of forensic sciences and has found its place in routine use, is gaining more
importance recently in Forensic Toxicological studies especially with Surface Enhanced Raman
Spectroscopy due to its fast, reliable and cost-effective results. In this paper, the forensic toxicological
studies carried out by using Raman Spectroscopy are reviewed and discussed with the findings,
and suggestions are made regarding the use and study of Raman Spectroscopy in the field of Forensic
Toxicology for future applications.
Comparative Effectiveness of Adjustable Lordotic Expandable versus Static Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Devices: One Year Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes
Authors: Li Yan Michael , Frisch Richard F. , Huang Zheng , Towner James , Li Yan Icy , Greeley Samantha , Ledonio Charles
Published: June 2020

Aims:

This study aims to understand the clinical and radiographic outcomes between patients treated with static and expandable interbody spacers with adjustable lordosis for minimally invasive (MIS) lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF).

Background:

The use of large interbody spacers in MIS LLIF offers favorable clinical and radiographic results. Static interbody spacers may cause iatrogenic endplate damage and implant subsidence due to forceful impaction and excessive trialing. Expandable interbody spacers with adjustable lordosis offerin situexpansion that may optimize endplate contact and maximize and maintain sagittal alignment correction until fusion occurs.

Objective:

The objective of this study is to compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes between patients treated with static and expandable interbody spacers with adjustable lordosis for MIS LLIF.

Methods:

This is a multi-surgeon, retrospective, Institutional Review Board-exempt chart review of consecutive patients who underwent MIS LLIF at 1-2 contiguous level(s) using either a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) static (32 patients) or a titanium expandable spacer with adjustable lordosis (57 patients). The mean differences of radiographic and clinical functional outcomes were collected and compared from preoperative up to 12-month postoperative follow-up. Statistical results were significant if P<0.05.

Results:

The mean improvement of VAS back pain scores from preoperative to 6 and 12 months was significantly higher in the expandable group compared to the static group (P<0.05). Mean improvement of Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores from preoperative to 3, 6, and 12 months were significantly higher in the expandable group compared to the static group (P<0.001). The expandable group had a significantly greater mean improvement in segmental lordosis from preoperative to 6 weeks, 3, 6, and 12 months (P<0.001). For disc height, the mean improvement from preoperative to 6 weeks and 3 months was more significant in the expandable group compared to the static group (P<0.05). In the expandable group, the mean improvement from preoperative to 6 weeks, 3, and 6 months was significantly greater compared to the static group for neuroforaminal height (P<0.001). Subsidence was 0% in the expandable group and 32.4% (12/37) in the static group.

Conclusion:

This study showed significant positive clinical and radiographic outcomes for patients who underwent MIS LLIF using titanium expandable interbody spacers with adjustable lordosis based on significant changes in VAS back pain scores, ODI scores, and radiographic parameters at 12-month follow-up. There was a 0% subsidence rate in the expandable group, compared to a 32% subsidence rate in the static group.
Building Connections: Reducing Social Isolation for Mothers in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities through a Sharing and Learning Group
Authors: Theobald Maryanne , Mc Fadden Amanda , Cox Mandy
Published: June 2020

Background:

Social isolation is an everyday experience for many mothers and children within culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Engaging in group experiences with others provides authentic opportunities to make social connections, along with sharing common interests.

Aim:

This paper reports on a project that involved working within a transdisciplinary team at a community group in Brisbane, Australia. The Women and Children’s Learning and Sharing Community Group was a targeted program to foster mental health and feelings of well-being for mothers and children who were identified as at risk of social isolation.

Methods:

Semi-structured, audio-recorded interviews were conducted to gain the experiences of being involved in the community group from the perspectives of mothers and support workers. Summative Content Analysis is used to explore the transcribed accounts of the mothers and support workers who came together at the women’s sharing and learning group and, in particular, how the group facilitated growth-fostering connections to reduce the impact of social isolation.

Results:

Using a Relational-Cultural Theory and a Relational Agency Framework lens, thematic Content Analysis of the mothers’ accounts reveal three themes of 1) Freedom, 2) Connection, and 3) Transformation. Exploration of mothers and support workers’ accounts highlighted four interactional elements as foundational to the program: 1) Respecting Group Identity, 2) Building a relaxed, mother-focused, and child-inclusive atmosphere, 3) Respecting diversity and the mutual enhancement of competence and 4) Fostering positives and strengths of the members.

Conclusion:

Recommendations are provided when working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities include: 1) Provide concrete support; 2) Make use of participants’ strengths and partnerships, 3) Provide culturally sensitive and inclusive practice, 4) Build a sense of community, mutual support and connections. Proposed key learnings highlight the importance of transdisciplinary teams and strength-based approaches when working in culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Echocardiogram versus Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging for the Diagnosis of Non-compaction Cardiomyopathy – A Case Report
Authors: Al Hashimi Sami Sameer , Neematallah Rami Atef
Published: June 2020

Left Ventricular Non-compaction Cardiomyopathy (LVNC) is a rare disorder characterized by abnormal myocardial trabeculations and deep
intertrabecular recesses. Diagnostic criteria for LVNC are controversial. Echocardiography remains the primary modality for diagnosis, but there is
growing evidence that it may fail in early diagnosis due to its limitation in accurately visualizing the apical and lateral wall trabeculations. This
case report describes the use of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) imaging to diagnose early LVNC in a young patient where echocardiography
had failed. The patient presented with recurrent palpitations and an unremarkable past medical history. The echocardiography results showed only
mild hypokinetic changes of the apex, but more than 4,000 ventricular ectopic beats were recorded by Holter monitoring. CMR was performed to
exclude myocarditis and cardiomyopathy, and non-compaction ratio measurements met the diagnostic criteria for LVNC. Treatment with a
combination of a low-dose ACE inhibitor and a ß-blocker was started and the patient reported almost complete resolution of his symptoms.
Analysis of Secretary Job Advertisement Content for Secretarial Skills Needs
Authors: Purwanto Purwanto , Rusdiyanto Wahyu , Respati Yudit Ayu
Published: June 2020

Abstract: This paper aimed to identify and formulate the labor market demand on works skills for secretary indicated in job advertisements. The study conducted from February to July 2019. The particular research used content analysis with a qualitative approach. Data collection used documentation and focused on group discussion. The object of this research was job vacancy information for secretary in mass media and digital media. There were four stages of data analysis in this study. First, organizing and checking data. Second, rechecking data. Third, describing, summarizing, and organizing the coding containing categories that are more specific and distinguished from other categories. Fourth, conducting final analysis in making interpretation and drawing conclusions the research findings. The research discovered that the most needed of hard skill aspects for secretary are English language skill, Ms. Office and computer skill. Furthermore, the most needed of soft skill aspects are communication, attractive, and honest. Keywords: content analysis, worker skills, secretaryIdentifikasi Kebutuhan Keterampilan Sekretaris melalui Analisis Konten Lowongan PekerjaanAbstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi dan merumuskan permintaan pasar tenaga kerja pada keterampilan kerja bagi calon sekretaris dalam iklan lowongan pekerjaan. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis konten dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Pengumpulan data menggunakan dokumentasi dan focus grup discussion. Objek penelitian ini adalah informasi lowongan pekerjaan untuk calon sekretaris di media cetak dan digital. Analisis data penelitian ini menggunakan tahap-tahap sebagai berikut: 1) mengorganisasi data dan memeriksa data dengan cermat, 2) melakukan pemeriksaan ulang terhadap data, 3) mendeskripsikan, meringkas, dan mengorganisasi pengodean yang berisi kategori-kategori yang sudah lebih spesifik dan terbedakan dari kategori lain, 4) melakukan analisis terakhir, membuat interpretasi dan kesimpulan akhir berisi hasil temuan penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) aspek hard skill yang banyak ditemukan untuk calon sekretaris adalah kemampuan bahasa inggris, kemampuan Ms. Office dan keterampilan komputer. (2) aspek soft skill yang banyak ditemukan untuk calon sekretaris adalah keterampilan komunikasi, berpenampilan menarik dan jujur. Kata kunci: Analisis Konten, Keterampilan Pekerja, Sekretaris
Video Interaktif Bencana Tanah Longsor; Media Sosialisasi Bahaya Tanah Longsor untuk Remaja
Authors: Hayati Rahma , Amalia Nadya
Published: June 2020

Dusun Wetan Kali Desa Rahtawu merupakan daerah yang rentan terhadap longsor. Dibutuhkan peningkatan pengetahuan  masyarakat tentang kesiapsiagaan bencana longsor. Sasaran dari penelitian ini adalah remaja dengan usia 13 – 19 tahun di Dusun Wetan Kali Desa Rahtawu. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengetahuan remaja tentang tanah longsor dan tanggapan remaja tentang sosialisasi tanah longsor dengan video interaktif. Sampel penelitian ini adalah 35 remaja. Metode pengumpulan data adalah metode dokumentasi, proses sosialisasi, tes instrumen, dan metode kuesioner. Teknik analisis data adalah teknik analisis persentase deskriptif dan perbandingan rata-rata pengetahuan menggunakan paired t-test. Terdapat peningkatan yang signifikan dalam pengetahuan tentang bencana tanah longsor pada kelompok remaja berusia 13 – 19 tahun setelah diberikan stimulus. Stimulus yang diberikan berupa video interaktif tentang bencana tanah longsor sebagai media sosialisasi. Kategori respons remaja kelompok 13 – 19 tahun adalah “sangat positif”
Religious Extremism Factors and Preventive Strategies: Al-Istishraq (Orientalism) as impetus to religious extremism
Authors: Shahruddin Mohd Solahuddin , Mohamad Zaini Mohd Norazri , Abdullah Mohd Yusra , Norman Mohd Paidi , Mohd Noor Muaz , Sa’ari Che Zarrina
Published: June 2020

Al-Istishraq is one of the subversive elements that have been corrupting Muslims into becoming radicalised, since the times of colonialism until present times. They denied the contribution of Islam in knowledge and civilizations resulting precedence in Muslim civilization becoming unclear. Al-Istishraq succeeds in misguiding and affecting integration among Muslims as Muslims blindly follow the ideologies. Prevention on such matter is challenging as scholars fail to provide comprehensive guidelines. The extremism numbers are alarming. It raises hatred and destruction of others. This article shall briefly review the impact and cause of al-Istishraq, and Muslims weaknesses in comprehend the spread.   
Keywords: Al-Istishraq; Islamic knowledge; Muslims, orientalism; religious extremism.   
eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.   DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5iSI1.2299
Artistic Knowledge and Practices of Hybrid Art based on the Analysis of Malaysian Artists’ Artworks
Authors: Anak Michael Valerie , Abd Rahman Khairul Aidil Azlin , Abdul Shukor Shureen Faris , Mohd Ali Noor Azizi
Published: June 2020

The objective of this paper is to identify the artistic knowledge and practices of hybrid art among Malaysian artist’s artworks. The purpose is to analyze the artistic knowledge through Malaysian artist’s artworks. Ten selected artworks from the multidisciplinary artists had been choose. The researchers applied observation method to select the artworks that have the element of hybrid art and Kawakita Jiro method for the purpose of clustering the attributes for the artistic knowledge and practices of hybrid art. The finding shows that the advancement of technology, and freedom in exploring the material have affected the creation of hybrid artworks production.   
Keywords: Artists’ practices, Hybrid art practice, integration, cross disciplines.   
eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.   DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5iSI1.2305
Dugoročno praćenje duboke stimulacije mozga putem globus pallidus u generaliziranoj distoniji
Authors: Šukunda Ena , Vuletić Vladimira , Almahariq Fadi , Chudy Darko
Published: June 2020

Cilj: Generalizirana distonija karakterizirana je nevoljnim kontrakcijama mišića koje dovode do pojave abnormalnog držanja i ponavljajućih pokreta. Duboka stimulacija mozga (engl. Deep Brain Stimulation, DBS) učinkovita je u distoniji otpornoj na lijekove, međutim, postoji manjak radova o dugoročnom učinku. Cilj rada je prezentirati dugoročni učinak primjene DBS-a kod pacijenata s generaliziranom distonijom. Prikaz slučaja: Pacijent je 29-godišnji muškarac s generaliziranom distonijom. Nakon rođenja primijećena je faciopareza po perifernom tipu, što je bilo pripisano cerebralnoj paralizi. Prvi simptomi, problemi s pisanjem zbog grčenja ruke, primijećeni su sa sedam godina. S petnaest godina primijećeni su problemi u govoru i pogoršanje distonije ruke. Distonične kretnje i držanje postupno se pogoršavalo, uzrokujući probleme s hodanjem i narušavajući kvalitetu života pacijenta. Simptomi se nisu popravljali unatoč primjeni farmakoterapije i kada je pacijent imao dvadeset i jednu godinu implantirane su mu elektrode u bazalne ganglije, što je drastično poboljšalo distonične kretnje, držanje i hod. Nakon operacije, unatrag osam godina, pacijent je redovito praćen, elektrode su reprogramirane uz kontinuiranu fizikalnu i terapiju govora. U dva navrata nastupio je povratak kliničke slike radi ispražnjene baterije neurostimulatora koja je prvi put zamijenjena nepunjivom, a drugi put punjivom baterijom, što je dovelo do potpunog oporavka. Zaključak: Idiopatska distonija često je neprepoznata. Iako je DBS sigurna i učinkovita metoda, nije dovoljno korištena za liječenje distonije otporne na lijekove. Ovaj slučaj pokazao je perzistentan i izvrstan učinak DBS-a na generaliziranu distoniju i pacijentovu kvalitetu života kroz duži vremenski period.
Общие закономерности и различия в поведении динамического перемагничивания ферримагнитных (CoFe-=SUB=-2-=/SUB=-O-=SUB=-4-=/SUB=-) и антиферромагнитных (NiO) наночастиц
Authors: Попков С.И. , Красиков А.А. , Семенов С.В. , Дубровский А.А. , Якушкин C.С. , Кириллов В.Л. , Мартьянов О.Н. , Балаев Д.А.
Published: June 2020

Abstract In antiferromagnetic (AFM) nanoparticles, an additional ferromagnetic phase forms and leads to the appearance in AFM nanoparticles of a noncompensated magnetic moment and the magnetic properties typical of common FM nanoparticles. In this work, to reveal the regularities and differences of the dynamic magnetization switching in FM and AFM nanoparticles, the typical representatives of such materials are studied: CoFe_2O_4 and NiO nanoparticles with average sizes 6 and 8 nm, respectively. The high fields of the irreversible behavior of the magnetizations of these samples determine the necessity of using strong pulsed fields (amplitude to 130 kOe) to eliminate the effect of the partial hysteresis loop when studying the dynamic magnetic hysteresis. For both types of the samples, coercive force H _C at the dynamic magnetization switching is markedly higher than H _C at quasi-static conditions. H _C increases as the pulse duration τ_ P decreases and the maximum applied field H _0 increases. The dependence of H _C on field variation rate dH / dt = H _0/2τ_ P is a unambiguous function for CoFe_2O_4 nanoparticles, and it is precisely such a behavior is expected from a system of single-domain FM nanoparticles. At the same time, for AFM NiO nanoparticles, the coercive force is no longer an unambiguous function of dH / dt , and the value of applied field H _0 influences more substantially. Such a difference in the behaviors of FM and AFM nanoparticles is caused by the interaction of the FM subsystem and the AFM “core” inside AFM nanoparticles. This circumstance should be taken into account when developing the theory of dynamic hysteresis of the AFM nanoparticles and also to take into account their practical application.
Сверхпроводящие микроструктуры с высоким импедансом
Authors: Шеин К.В. , Заруднева А.А. , Емельянова В.О. , Логунова М.А. , Чичков В.И. , Соболев А.С. , Завьялов В.В. , Lehtinen J.S. , Смирнов Е.О. , Корнеева Ю.П. , Корнеев А.А. , Арутюнов К.Ю.
Published: June 2020

Abstract The transport properties of two types of quasi-one-dimensional superconducting microstructures were investigated at ultra-low temperatures: the narrow channels close-packed in the shape of meander, and the chains of tunneling contacts “superconductor-insulator-superconductor.” Both types of the microstructures demonstrated high value of high-frequency impedance and-or the dynamic resistance. The study opens up potential for using of such structures as current stabilizing elements with zero dissipation.
Резонансные ступени тока в джозефсоновских структурах с прослойкой из материала, обладающего сильным спин-орбитальным взаимодействием
Authors: Константинян К.И. , Овсянников Г.А. , Петржик А.М. , Шадрин А.В. , Кислинский Ю.В. , Cristiani G. , Logvenov G.
Published: June 2020

We report on results of experimental study of mesa heterostructures Nb/Au/Sr2IrO4/YBa2Cu3Ox with the barrier layer of Sr2IrO4, a material known as Mott antiferromagnetic insulator with high spin-orbit interaction energy, ESO ~ 0.4 eV. Under the influence of magnetic field H<15 Oe the resonant steps were registered at voltages Vn  1/L, inversely proportional to the width of the structures L. In contrast to the equidistant Fiske steps, changing the polarity of biasing current I, an asymmetry in Vn has been observed with a difference of voltage spacing between the steps. A change of applied magnetic field H has no effect of the voltages positions Vn , but the amplitudes of steps oscillate. Under microwave irradiation the Shapiro steps were observed demonstrating an oscillating behavior with power of applied microwaves.
Квантовый отклик болометра на основе структуры СИНИС с подвешенным абсорбером
Authors: Юсупов Р.А. , Гунбина А.А. , Чекушкин А.М. , Нагирная Д.В. , Лемзяков С.А. , Эдельман В.С. , Тарасов М.А.
Published: June 2020

Bolometers based on the structure of a superconductor - insulator - normal metal - insulator - superconductor with an absorber suspended above the substrate have been developed, manufactured, and experimentally investigated in the THz frequency range. In such structures, in contrast to the previously studied bolometers with an absorber located directly on the substrate, the bolometric mode of operation of the receiver is realized, i.e., more than one electron is excited per quantum of radiation (quantum efficiency greater than 1). In the studied bolometers, it was possible to achieve a quantum efficiency of 15 electrons per radiation quantum with a frequency of 350 GHz.
СИНИС-болометр с микроволновым считыванием
Authors: Тарасов М.А. , Махашабде С. , Гунбина А.А. , Юсупов Р.А. , Чекушкин А.М. , Лемзяков С.А. , Нагирная Д.В. , Мансфельд М.А. , Вдовин В.Ф. , Эдельман В.С. , Калабухов А.С. , Винклер Д.
Published: June 2020

We have designed, fabricated, and experimentally studied a Superconductor-Insulator-Normal Metal-Insulator-Superconductor (SINIS) bolometer integrated in a twin-slot antenna with central frequency of 90 GHz and connected to a superconducting coplanar readout resonator. Such single pixel is intended for multichannel matrix of high-sensitive receiver for radioastronomy, in which readout of many channels is arranged via single coaxial cable instead of separate wires and separate amplifiers for each channel.
Фотолюминесценция гетероструктур с ультратонкими квантовыми ямами CdTe/ZnTe
Authors: Философов Н.Г. , Серов А.Ю. , Karczewski G. , Агекян В.Ф. , Mariette H. , Кочерешко В.П.
Published: June 2020

Abstract Heterostructures of the CdTe/ZnTe type with ultrathin quantum wells are studied. Lines of light and heavy excitons bound to the CdTe layers are observed in the spectra. It is found that the photoluminescence intensity of the light exciton is comparable to the luminescence intensity of the heavy exciton. The temperature shifts of these lines are different, and the lines are intersected at a temperature of 65 K. The estimates of the energy and wave functions of the exciton states have made it possible to clarify parameters of some bands and excitons in such structures.
Структура и магнетизм сверхрешеток Co/Dy
Authors: Макарова М.В. , Кравцов Е.А. , Проглядо В.В. , Khaydukov Yu. , Устинов В.В.
Published: June 2020

The influence of structural properties on the formation of perpendicular magnetic anisotropy in Co/Dy superlattices is investigated. It is established that superlattices are a compositionally modulated alloy in which, on the one hand, a strict periodicity is maintained in the thickness and composition of the layers, and on the other hand, the interdiffusion of Co and Dy at the interlayer boundaries leads to a periodic change with the depth of the concentration of Co and Dy. It is shown that the perpendicular magnetic anisotropy in Co/Dy is due to the perpendicular orientation of the magnetization in the alloying CoDy layers, while the magnetization of the Co layers is oriented in the sample plane.
Проявление фрустраций основного состояния двумерной разбавленной модели Изинга в магнитокалорическом эффекте
Authors: Шадрин А.В. , Улитко В.А. , Панов Ю.Д.
Published: June 2020

The magnetocaloric effect is considered in the 2D dilute Ising model for various ratios of the parameters of inter-site repulsion of nonmagnetic impurities and exchange interaction. Numerical simulations using the classical Monte Carlo method on a square lattice shows that in the case of weak exchange at sufficiently high concentrations of nonmagnetic impurities, long-range ferromagnetic ordering is destroyed with the formation of isolated spin clusters in the ground state of the system. This leads to the appearance of a paramagnetic response of the system at zero temperature and a nonzero entropy of the ground state. In the paper, we discuss the possibility of detecting the frustration of the ground state using data on changes in magnetic entropy.
Связь морфологии поверхности тонких пленок YBa-=SUB=-2-=/SUB=-Cu-=SUB=-3-=/SUB=-O-=SUB=-7-x-=/SUB=-, полученных импульсным лазерным напылением, с температурой окончания сверхпроводящего перехода
Authors: Ильин А.И. , Трофимов О.В. , Иванов А.А.
Published: June 2020

Abstract A correlation was found between the endset temperature of the superconducting transition T ( R = 0) of YBa_2Cu_3O_7 – _ x films 100–200 nm thick, obtained by pulsed laser deposition on SrTiO_3(100) substrates with a temperature of ~740°C, and the regimes of high-speed filtering of the erosion plume formed upon ablation of the material the target. Under deposition conditions, we changed the width of the filtering window, the repetition rate of the atomized material passing through the filter onto the substrate, and the radiation energy density of the KrF excimer laser on the target surface. At deposition rates of less than 0.1 nm s^–1, the values of T ( R = 0) did not exceed 77 K, and pyramids were formed on the surface of the films up to 80 nm in height along the c axis in the form of spirals with rectangular bases and steps of 1–2 nm along the lateral faces. With an increase in the deposition rate from 0.1 to 0.6 nm s^–1, T ( R = 0) increased to 86 K. These regimes corresponded to a wavy pyramid surface up to 40 nm in height with rounded bases up to 1500 nm in diameter and irregular steps 1–4 nm on the side slopes. Faceted crystals with a width from 20–30 to 500 nm in the base grew along the boundaries between the pyramids during the deposition. This morphology of the growth surface was explained by the high flow rate of the sputtered material, which is determined by the frequency filtering of the erosion plume and the energy density in the pulse upon predominantly surface diffusion.
Cost-Effectiveness of a Continuous Glucose Monitoring Mobile App for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Analysis Simulation
Authors: Tsuji Shintaro , Ishikawa Tomoki , Morii Yasuhiro , Zhang Hongjian , Suzuki Teppei , Tanikawa Takumi , Nakaya Jun , Ogasawara Katsuhiko
Published: June 2020

Background

Apps for real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) on smartphones and other devices linked to CGM systems have recently been developed, and such CGM apps are also coming into use in Japan. In comparison with conventional retrospective CGM, the use of CGM apps improves patients’ own blood glucose control, which is expected to help slow the progression of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and prevent complications, but the effect of their introduction on medical costs remains unknown.

Objective

Our objective in this study was to perform an economic appraisal of CGM apps from the viewpoint of assessing public medical costs associated with type 2 DM, using the probability of developing type 2 DM–associated complications, and data on medical costs and utility value to carry out a medical cost simulation using a Markov model in order to ascertain the cost-effectiveness of the apps.

Methods

We developed a Markov model with the transition states of insulin therapy, nephrosis, dialysis, and cardiovascular disease, all of which have a major effect on medical costs, to identify changes in medical costs and utility values resulting from the introduction of a CGM app and calculated the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER).

Results

The ICER for CGM app use was US $33,039/quality-adjusted life year (QALY).

Conclusions

Sensitivity analyses showed that, with the exception of conditions where the transition probability of insulin therapy, utility value, or increased medical costs increases, the ICER for the introduction of CGM apps was below the threshold of US $43,478/QALY used by the Central Social Insurance Medical Council. Our results provide basic data on the cost-effectiveness of introducing CGM apps, which are currently starting to come into use.
Applying the Electronic Health Literacy Lens: Systematic Review of Electronic Health Interventions Targeted at Socially Disadvantaged Groups
Authors: Cheng Christina , Beauchamp Alison , Elsworth Gerald R , Osborne Richard H
Published: June 2020

Background

Electronic health (eHealth) has the potential to improve health outcomes. However, eHealth systems need to match the eHealth literacy needs of users to be equitably adopted. Socially disadvantaged groups have lower access and skills to use technologies and are at risk of being digitally marginalized, leading to the potential widening of health disparities.

Objective

This systematic review aims to explore the role of eHealth literacy and user involvement in developing eHealth interventions targeted at socially disadvantaged groups.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted across 10 databases for eHealth interventions targeted at older adults, ethnic minority groups, low-income groups, low-literacy groups, and rural communities. The eHealth Literacy Framework was used to examine the eHealth literacy components of reviewed interventions. The results were analyzed using narrative synthesis.

Results

A total of 51 studies reporting on the results of 48 interventions were evaluated. Most studies were targeted at older adults and ethnic minorities, with only 2 studies focusing on low-literacy groups. eHealth literacy was not considered in the development of any of the studies, and no eHealth literacy assessment was conducted. User involvement in designing interventions was limited, and eHealth intervention developmental frameworks were rarely used. Strategies to assist users in engaging with technical systems were seldom included in the interventions, and accessibility features were limited. The results of the included studies also provided inconclusive evidence on the effectiveness of eHealth interventions.

Conclusions

The findings highlight that eHealth literacy is generally overlooked in developing eHealth interventions targeted at socially disadvantaged groups, whereas evidence about the effectiveness of such interventions is limited. To ensure equal access and inclusiveness in the age of eHealth, eHealth literacy of disadvantaged groups needs to be addressed to help avoid a digital divide. This will assist the realization of recent technological advancements and, importantly, improve health equity.
An Internet-Based Intervention to Alleviate Stress During Social Isolation With Guided Relaxation and Meditation: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Pizzoli Silvia Maria Francesca , Marzorati Chiara , Mazzoni Davide , Pravettoni Gabriella
Published: June 2020

Background

Psychophysiological stress and decreased well-being are relevant issues during prolonged social isolation periods. Relaxation practices may represent helpful exercises to cope with anxiety and stressful sensations.

Objective

The aim of this research protocol is to test whether remote relaxation practices such as natural sounds, deep respiration, and body scan meditation promote relaxation and improved emotional state and reduce psychomotor activation and the preoccupation related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

Methods

The study population will consist of 3 experimental groups that will randomly receive one of 3 internet-based audio clips containing a single session of guided breathing exercise, guided body scan exercise, or natural sounds. The participants will listen to the fully automated audio clip for 7 minutes and complete pre-post self-assessment scales on their perceived relaxation, psychomotor activation, level of worry associated with COVID-19, and emotional state. At the end of the session, the participants will also be asked to provide qualitative reports on their subjective experiences.

Results

Analyses will be performed to test the differences in the efficacy of the different audio clips in an internet-based intervention on 252 participants (84 per group), investigating whether natural sounds or remote guided practices such as deep respiration and body scan meditation positively enhance the participants’ perceived psychological state.

Conclusions

The study will provide information on if and to what extent guided practices can help in reducing psychological side effects related to social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

PRR1-10.2196/19236
Natural Language to SQL Generation for Observational Study Designs: Current Challenges and Possible Directions (Preprint)
Authors: Wang Han , Yeung Wesley , Feng Mengling
Published: June 2020

UNSTRUCTURED

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems used in hospitals and healthcare institutes generate vast amounts of data stored in relational databases. Structured Query Language (SQL) is a common language used to update, extract and pre-process data in EHR databases. Pre-processing is a necessary step before statistical modeling and causal inference studies can be carried out in observational studies. Data extraction and pre-processing using SQL require a collaborative effort between data engineers and researchers such as clinicians or biostatisticians. Natural Language to SQL (NL2SQL) models converts study designs in natural language to SQL queries to obtain the desired cohort and risk factors. While they cannot completely replace the need for cross-disciplinary collaboration, they have the potential to enable clinicians and biostatisticians who are not trained in SQL to explore EHR databases on their own and reduce the burden placed on data engineers by automating less-complex tasks. There has been substantial research on NL2SQL tasks on general knowledge databases but their application in EHR databases that contain domain-specific knowledge are not well studied. In this paper, we will introduce the general NL2SQL tasks, and discuss in-depth about the potential challenges in developing NL2SQL tools for EHR databases.
Análisis del sector software en la ciudad de Bahía Blanca. Estado actual y trayectoria evolutiva
Authors: Diez José Ignacio , Pasciaroni Carolina , Tortul Marina
Published: June 2020

Actualmente no existe casi ningún área de la vida humana en la que no esté implicado el avance registrado en el sector del software. Argentina ha mostrado un desempeño destacado en la producción y venta de software a nivel nacional e internacional. Sin embargo, esta performance se ha demostrado muy asimétrica a escala territorial, concentrándose la mayoría de las actividades en ciudades centrales como Buenos Aires y Córdoba. El presente trabajo analiza la performance de este sector en la ciudad de Bahía Blanca. Sus principales características se delinean mediante el uso de estadísticas descriptivas.
Image Construction of Islamic Defenders Front in the Jakarta Post Online News
Authors: Hidayah Siti Nurul
Published: June 2020

This study aimed to observe image construction of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) based on six articles of the Jakarta Post Online News about the FPI’s protest toward three issues: Ahmadiyah, the arrival of Lady Gaga in Indonesia, and Ahok as the substitute governor of Jakarta. The author qualitatively explored the FPI’s image using Halliday’s systemic functional linguistics (SFL), which defines the types of process in a clause. The author also analyzed the thematic structure of the clause to support the analysis of each type of process. The result was approximately 208 clauses from the six news articles. This study shows that the dominant process in the above-mentioned three issues is the material process. The material process represents 51% in the issue of Ahmadiyah, 41% in the issue of the arrival of Lady Gaga, and 70% in the issue of Ahok as Jakarta’s substitute governor. This material process shows that the Jakarta Post Online News constructed a negative image of the FPI’s by reporting this organization’s action during the protest. In the issue of Ahmadiyah, the FPI was framed as anarchist, while in the issue of Ahok and of Lady Gaga it was represented as protestor. The analysis of thematic structures shows the FPI as the dominant topical theme, which indicates the FPI was the main topic of the articles.
You Can’t Give What You Don’t Have: Intervention Agencies and Gender Dynamics in Beneficiary Communities
Authors: Akinyoade Demola , Awodola Bosede , Ogunrin Adeola
Published: June 2020

Interventions are meant to improve people’s lives; however, they can fail to do so and at times even worsen situations. Gender equality is one area that needs improvement in societies, but which interventions can inadvertently impact upon negatively. The study assessed the impact of the Niger Delta Development Commission’s (NDDC) interventions on gender dynamics in Odi Community. A case study design was adopted for the study. Data collection and analyses were iterative. Findings showed that although gender sensitivity is articulated in the mandate of the Commission, however, the NDDC lacks institutional capacity for it. Hence, it did not appropriately mainstream gender in its interventions, and thus, impacted gender relations negatively. This it did by inadvertently entrenching traditional power disequilibrium and gender roles between females and males. Also, it did not include women in its community engagement meetings and unconsciously allocated more financial resources to males. Finally, the Commission did not make provision for women’s needs to encourage women participation and entrenched women’s traditional reproductive activities. It takes more than policy to make intervention agencies to support gender equality: institutional capacity and sensitivity are required.
PHYTOCHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF PASSIFLORA FOETIDA FRUITS AND LEAVES EXTRACTS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
Authors: TANDORO YOHANES , WIDYAWATI PAINI SRI , BUDIANTA TARSISIUS DWI WIBAWA , SUMARGO GRACE
Published: June 2020

Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of Passiflora foetida fruits and leaves extract.

Methods: The parameters observed in this study were phytochemical compounds including alkaloid, flavonoid, phenolic, sterol, triterpenoid, saponin, tannin, and cardiac glycoside, total phenolic content Folin Ciocalteu method is based on reduction of Folin Ciocalteu reagent in alkaline medium; the metal complex produced measured at λmax: 760 nm; total flavonoids content with AlCl3 Colorimetric method based on complex formation of AlCl3 and flavonoid content in alkaline medium, the AlCl3-flavonoid complex produced measured at λmax: 510 nm; free radical DPPH scavenging activity; and ferric reducing power based on reduction of Fe3+ion into Fe2+ion that reacted with FeCl3 to form a ferric-ferrous complex that measured at λmax: 700 nm.

Results: Passiflora leaves extract has phytochemical compound such as alkaloids, phenolics, flavonoids, saponins, and cardiac glycosides, total phenol was 22.92±0.18 mg GAE/g sample dry base, total flavonoid was 7.01±0.10 mg CE/g sample dry base, DPPH scavenging activity was 2.77±0.02 mg GAE/g sample dry base and ferric reducing power was 3.20±0.04 mg GAE/g sample dry base meanwhile Passiflora fruits extract had phytochemical compounds such as alkaloid, phenolic, flavonoids, cardiac glycosides, total phenol was 6.53±1.02 mg GAE/g sample dry base, total flavonoids were 1.56±0.27 mg CE/g sample dry base, DPPH free radical scavenging activity was 1.00±0.15 mg GAE/g sample dry base, and ferric reducing power was 1.12±0.17 mg GAE/g sample dry base.

Conclusion: Passiflora leaves extract has higher total phenol, total flavonoid and antioxidant activity measured by DPPH scavenging activity and ferric reducing power value compared with Passiflora fruits extract.
DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF RP-HPLC METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUS ESTIMATION OF GALLIC ACID, CURCUMIN AND PIPERINE IN AN AYURVEDIC FORMULATION
Authors: SHAIKH MEHJABEEN , JADHAV ARUNA P.
Published: June 2020

Objective: The objective of the present work was to establish a simple, precise, accurate and robust method for simultaneous estimation of gallic acid, curcumin and piperine from the marketed ayurvedic formulation by liquid chromatography.

Methods: The separation was carried out on Hemochrom C18 Column (250 mm × 4.6 mm ID, 5 µm pore size) with a mobile phase methanol: acetonitrile: water (pH 3.2adjusted by using orthophosphate acid) in the ratio 70:20:10v/v by isocratic elution modeat 25 °C and the flow rate was setat0.8 ml/min. The analysis was carried out atisoabsorptive wavelength of 295 nm.

Results: The retention time of gallic acid, curcumin and piperine was found to be 3.3(±0.2), 4.7 (±0.2) and 5.6 (±0.2) min, respectively. The linearity range for gallic acid, curcumin and piperine was found to be 10-70 μg/ml, 20-80 µg/ml and 2-14 µg/ml, respectively with the coefficient of linear regression greater than 0.99 for all markers. Mean percent recoveries for gallic acid, curcumin, and piperine were found within the limit of acceptance (99-100%). The percent relative standard deviation (%RSD) for precision and robustness was found less than 2%, which indicates the method is precise and robust. The developed method applied for quantification of these markers from the marketed ayurvedic formulation of Dekofcyn tablet.

Conclusion: The developed method was found to be simple, rapid, precise and reproducible for standardization of Dekofcyn tablet and can be useful for other formulations containing these three markers.
Critical macro-finance, Post Keynesian monetary theory and emerging economies
Authors: Bonizzi Bruno , Kaltenbrunner Annina
Published: June 2020

In our contribution to this forum, we suggest that critical macro-finance (CMF)
scholars and Post Keynesian monetary theorists would profit from a more explicit
engagement with each other. Post Keynesian scholars would benefit from the
detailed empirical insights that CMF provides, particularly through its analysis
of non-bank financial institutions and the conceptual focus on liquidity and
liabilities. Meanwhile, the CMF literature would benefit from more explicit
grounding in earlier Post Keynesian concepts. In particular, the theory of
liquidity preference, the concept of the liquidity premium, and the theory of
endogenous money highlight macroeconomic issues missing from CMF
scholarship.
Usos y acepciones del concepto “Familia”: entre el texto y la realidad
Authors: García Bustamante Tatiana
Published: June 2020

El artículo propone una revisión bibliográfica del concepto “familia” basado especialmente en documentos que han servido de apoyo al Trabajo Social y a la construcción de su quehacer profesional. También para una mejor comprensión del tema se aborda la Constitución Política de Colombia de 1991 y finalmente se expone una aproximación conceptual entorno a la familia desde la experiencia profesional en Trabajo social, llevada a cabo durante nueve meses en la Institución Casa de Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá (Casa de la Chinca) tratando de desentrañar las formas de adopción del concepto Familia en la institución.
O PDDI-RMBH e as possibilidades de um desenvolvimento endógeno desencadeado pela economia popular metropolitana
Authors: Luis Alves Evandro , Siqueira Fernandes Bruno , Cornélio Diniz Sibelle
Published: June 2020

Aprovado em 2011, o Plano Diretor de Desenvolvimento Integrado da Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte (PDDI-RMBH) é peça fundamental do processo continuado de planejamento metropolitano em Minas Gerais. Em sua referência à produção em pequena escala, chama atenção o fato de o Plano tomar a tese da economia popular solidária como pressuposto para o planejamento. Este artigo pretende explorar essa questão, uma década após a elaboração e a aprovação do documento, apontando os limites e as potencialidades de a economia popular se tornar base desencadeadora de uma trajetória de desenvolvimento endógeno na metrópole.
Análisis genético del desarrollo en peso vivo y tasa de gestación en primer parto en bovinos Brahman de Venezuela
Authors: Palacios-Espinosa Alejandro , Verde Omar , Ávila-Serrano Narciso Ysac , Menéndez-Buxadera Alberto
Published: June 2020

El peso vivo (PV) de 2,777 animales (1,377 hembras y 1,400 machos con 53,258 datos individuales entre 30 y 600 días de edad), nacidos entre febrero de 2000 y junio del 2011, se analizaron con un modelo de regresión aleatoria (RA) para estimar los componentes genéticos de (co)varianza a lo largo de la escala edad-sexo. La tasa de gestación (TG) junto con el peso vivo ajustado a 548 días de edad (PA548) se estudiaron mediante un modelo multicaracter (MT) obteniéndose un incremento en los estimados de heredabilidad (h2) para TG respecto al clásico modelo univariado (0.08 ± 0.03 vs 0.11 ± 0.02), aumentando la precisión del valor genético (VG) para TG en 15.7 %. La correlación genética (rg) entre TG y PA548 fue 0.31 ± 0.11. El RA mostró que el PV a través de la edad no puede considerarse como expresión del mismo rasgo en ambos sexos, ya que las rg fueron inferiores a 0.60. El análisis de componentes principales mostró que existen cambios importantes en la forma de crecimiento de los animales en la escala de edad representada en estos datos. Se manifestó un importante dimorfismo de origen genético, estimado como diferencia de los VG de machos y hembras en PV, el cual presenta una relación positiva con los VG de la TG.