bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
HEALTH SEEKING BEHAVIOR AS A PREDICTOR OF ADOLESCENTS SECURITY CONSCIOUSNESS
Authors:   Department of Physical and Health Education Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa., Ojotu Benjamin , Adubika Thomas ,   Department of Library and Information Science Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa.
Published: November 2021

Nigeria is witnessing a disturbing rise of violence occasioned by religious, political, economic, cultural, and social motives. The incidence of violent crimes has created an unimaginable insecurity situation in the country, and the trend is increasing daily. Violent insecurity ranges from kidnapping, rape, armed robbery, terrorism, banditry, and assassinations. Meanwhile, the citizens, especially the younger ones, are caught in the center of these violent situations as they are either used to commit crimes or fall victims of violent crimes. Thus, the primary purpose of this study was to examine health-seeking behavior as a factor that could predict security consciousness among adolescents. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design. Two hundred samples randomly pooled from public tertiary institutions in Kogi State, Nigeria, participated in the study. The participants completed self-report measures of security consciousness questionnaire and health-seeking behavior scale. A simple regression model established a statistically significant association between HSB and security consciousness among adolescents. The study concludes that health-seeking behavior is an essential determinant of security consciousness. The practical implication of the study is discussed.
IMPROVING MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AMONG RURAL STUDENTS IN KOGI STATE USING IMPROVISATION TECHNIQUE
Authors:   Department of Mathematics Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa., David Okpanachi
Published: November 2021

Mathematics remains an essential part of the education system in the educational landscape of Nigeria. It is a compulsory subject at all levels of education and a prerequisite for academic transition. Thus, proficiency in the basic concepts of mathematic is essential for educational progression and better adjustment in contemporary society. However, the subject has been fraught with challenges ranging from learner characteristics to instructional strategies. Intimations point to the prevalence of poor mathematical skills among rural students in the Kogi state of Nigeria. The present study aimed to test the effect of improvising instructional materials on improving math-related skills among students in the states rural communities. The population of the study included primary school students. One hundred and eighty-six primary 5 and 6 students constituted the study samples. A quasi-experimental design was used. The result established a statistically significant difference between the experimental and control group on math skills. The study concludes that improvisation of mathematics instructional materials is a widely researched approach that could enhance the mathematics skills of primary school students in rural communities. The findings and recommendations are discussed.
NUTRITIONAL AND BIOACTIVE ANALYSIS OF EXTRACTED SOYBEAN AND FISH OIL
Authors:   Department of Integrated Science Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa., O. Toluhi Joseph
Published: November 2021

Extensive literature abounds that applauds the importance of fish and soybean oils to human functioning. Evidence suggests that fish and soybean oil constitute a significant public and medical importance to human existence. Numerous authors have emphasized the health benefits of oils. The current research aimed to produce and analyze the nutritional and bioactive constituents of fish and soybean oil widely used in Nigeria. The samples were extracted from fish and soybean seeds using the standard procedures described in the literature. Thirty liters of the oils were removed from the samples, respectively. The nutritional contents and other properties were determined. The study provided insight into the nutritional composition of fish oil and soybean oil. The findings and recommendations are discussed.
Implementation of accrual accounting by the Indonesian central government: An investigation of social factors
Authors: Aswar Khoirul , Ermawati  , Julianto Wisnu
Published: November 2021

Public sector accounting reforms have resulted in crucial changes in accounting reporting by the government, namely the adoption of accrual accounting in the public sector. This study looks into the social factors that led to the Indonesian central government implementing accrual accounting reform. This study adopted a quantitative approach using purposive sampling. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with PLS version 3.0 was used to analyze the data. The information for this study was gathered using a Google Form, which was used to send 70 questionnaires to government finance officials, chief accountants and auditors, and heads of accounting and auditing divisions in the Ministry of Finance. Seeing these social factors is expected to increase the effectiveness of the administration of accrual accounting implementation. The results showed that pressure from donors, pressure from the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA), political will, and audit process had an impact on the effectiveness of accrual accounting application (AAA). However, management change, regulatory matters, and a culture of transparency have no effect. In addition, the effective administration of AAA affects managerial accountability. This study implies that the effective application of accrual accounting depends on human-related concerns and culture. It is important to note that accrual accounting is more of a management reform that entails changes to bigger areas of institutional and accountability systems than merely adopting a new accounting technology.
COVID-19: muchos seres vivos, muchos ambientes, “un mundo, una salud”
Authors: Ruiz Buitrago Jhon Didier
Published: November 2021

Los últimos tiempos y lo que hemos vivido en la pandemia por COVID-19, nos ha permitido darnos cuenta y con total certeza que todos los seres vivos estamos íntimamente conectados, entre sí y con el planeta. Un virus que hizo el salto a la especie humana, y que hoy aún no se sabe con precisión el origen. En cuestión de meses puso en jaque el estatus mundial, demostrando lo íntimamente conectados que estamos. Esta pandemia puso de manifiesto lo importante del concepto de “un mundo, una Salud” (en inglés, One health), concepto que se empieza a estructurar desde finales de los años noventa, mediante el cual se articula la salud humana y la sanidad animal (domésticos y silvestres), como elementos interdependientes y que interactúan íntimamente con los ecosistemas en los que habitan.
Uso do geoprocessamento na delimitação de unidades geoambientais do município de Icapuí – CE.
Authors: Vieira Letícia de Freitas
Published: November 2021

Este artigo provém de uma pesquisa de Iniciação Cientifica que o foco era estudar a planície costeira de Icapuí, por meio dessa pesquisa iniciou-se o trabalho de identificar as unidades geoambientais do município, empregando o sensoriamento remoto e o geoprocessamento para identificar e delimitar essas unidades. A planície costeira de Icapuí é composta por várias morfologias, que foram originadas por processos eustáticos de flutuações marinhas desde o cretáceo. Esses processos deixaram evidencias morfológicas que podem ser constatadas principalmente nos terraços marinhos. Os resultados obtidos por meio de geoprocessamento foram satisfatórios para o que foi proposto, sendo assim, evidenciando todo o relevo e suas unidades do município.
O reuso de águas residuais como meio de convivência com a seca no semiárido do Nordeste Brasileiro
Authors: Lucena Clara Yasmim De Souza , Santos Danilla Joyce Rocha dos , Silva Polyana Lorena Santos da , Costa Eulália Dantas da , Lucena Rebecca Luna
Published: November 2021

Segundo o Atlas dos desastres naturais do Brasil, as secas e estiagens são o tipo de desastre mais recorrente no país, responsável por 54% do total de desastres registrados, sendo a região Nordeste a mais afetada. Com o problema da carência hídrica nesta região do país, torna-se fundamental utilizar a água racionalmente e priorizar formas sustentáveis para o seu reaproveitamento. Nesse contexto, este trabalho tem por objetivo principal apontar as vantagens das ações de reuso de águas de esgoto no semiárido brasileiro, destacando as práticas mais adequadas e viáveis à região, tomando por base experiências já existentes em áreas semelhantes e suas possíveis aplicações no município de São Fernando/RN. Através da pesquisa documental e de campo, pode-se afirmar que no município de São Fernando/RN, as duas ETEs, que realizam tratamento do tipo secundário e se encontram em perfeito estado de funcionamento, podem servir de fonte de água para irrigação de alimento animal bem como para arborização urbana.
Análise da paisagem com o uso de geotecnologias: uma proposta metodológica para o planejamento territorial da região hidrográfica VIII - RJ.
Authors: Barros Júnior Wilmar Wan-De-Rey de , Ferreira da Silva José Augusto , Lugon Júnior Jader , Cruz Moreira Marcos Antônio , Umbelino dos Santos Luís Felipe
Published: November 2021

As Geotecnologias são excelentes instrumentos para gestão ambiental pela sua capacidade de integração de ferramentas e técnicas de modelagem dos fenômenos ambientais. Tendo como base o conceito de Análise da Paisagem é possível reconhecer os potenciais e as fragilidades de uma determinada área geográfica. A Região Hidrográfica VIII (RH-VIII), área de atuação do Comitê das Bacias Hidrográficas dos Rios Macaé e das Ostras (CBH Macaé/Ostras), apresenta alto grau de degradação ambiental devido à ocupação intensiva de terras impróprias ao uso. A preocupação com a gestão ambiental da região se manifesta a nível nacional, pois além do abastecimento público suas águas suprem boa parte das necessidades das indústrias de petróleo instaladas na região. Os módulos de Análise de Múltiplos Critérios (AMC) dos Sistemas de Informações Geográficas (SIG) se apresentam como uma ferramenta viável em estudos de ordenamento territorial. Busca-se com a pesquisa fazer uma revisão da literatura visando adequar proposta metodológica para planejamento territorial da RH-VIII.
Contribuições do Geoprocessamento para estudos de risco e vulnerabilidade socioambiental em Natal/RN, Brasil
Authors: Macedo Yuri Marques
Published: November 2021

O Geoprocessamento é uma ferramenta muito utilizada e fundamental aos estudos de risco de desastre e/ou vulnerabilidade socioambiental dentro da Ciência geográfica. Estes estudos visam caracterizar, analisar e mapear o risco presente em determinado território. O qual é uma função entre a vulnerabilidade social e os perigos naturais. Deste modo, o geoprocessamento incide fundamentalmente no mapeamento, sobreposição e análise de dados georreferenciados nesta temática. Este artigo consiste no relacionamento entre essas duas áreas do conhecimento geográfico, com ênfase em seus pressupostos teórico-metodológicos. Utilizando-se, como estudo de caso, dois trabalhos realizados em Natal, RN – Brasil. Com escala do próprio município; e outro com escala de detalhe, do bairro Mãe Luiza, marcado por eventos de desastre com grande prejuízo financeiro e até de perda humana associada.
Evaluating Five Escherichia coli Derivative Strains as a Platform
for Arginine Deiminase Overproduction
Authors: Abdollahi Sara , Morowvat Mohammad Hossein , Savardashtaki Amir , Irajie Cambyz , Najafipour Sohrab , Ghasemi Younes
Published: November 2021

Aims:

This study attempted to evaluate the five host strains, including BL21
(DE3), Rosetta (DE3), DH5α, XL1-BLUE, and SHuffle, in terms of arginine deiminase
(ADI) production and enzyme activity.

Background:

Escherichia coli is one of the most preferred host microorganisms for the
production of recombinant proteins due to its well-characterized genome, availability of
various expression vectors, and host strains. Choosing a proper host strain for the overproduction
of a desired recombinant protein is very important because of the diversity of
genetically modified expression strains. Various E. coli cells have been examined in different
patent applications.

Method:

ADI was chosen as a bacterial enzyme that degrades L-arginine. It is effective
in the treatment of some types of human cancers like melanoma and hepatocellular carcinoma
(HCC), which are arginine-auxotrophic. Five mentioned E. coli strains were cultivated.
The pET-3a was used as the expression vector. The competent E. coli cells were
obtained through the CaCl2 method. It was then transformed with the construct of
pET3a-ADI using the heat shock strategy. The ADI production levels were examined by
10% SDS-PAGE analysis. The ability of host strains for the expression of the requested
recombinant protein was compared. The enzymatic activity of the obtained recombinant
ADI from each studied strain was assessed by a colorimetric 96-well microtiter plate assay.

Result:

All the five strains exhibited a significant band at 46 kDa. BL21 (DE3) produced
the highest amount of ADI protein, followed by Rosetta (DE3). The following activity
assay showed that ADI from BL21 (DE3) and Rosetta (DE3) had the most activity.

Conclusion:

There are some genetic and metabolic differences among the various E. coli
strains, leading to differences in the amount of recombinant protein production. The results
of this study can be used for the efficacy evaluation of the five studied strains for
the production of similar pharmaceutical enzymes. The strains also could be analyzed in
terms of proteomics.
Effects and Mechanisms of Medicinal Plants on Healing Scars: A Systematic
Review
Authors: Sherwin Catherine MT , Heidari-Soureshjani Saeid
Published: November 2021

Background:

Scars can be a cosmetic disfigurement and can tremendously impact psychological,
emotional, and social well-being. Some medicinal plants exert anti-scar properties via
various mechanisms of action, many of which have not been clearly defined.

Objective:

This study will evaluate the effects of these medicinal plants with anti-scar properties
and review the known underlying mechanisms related to the treatment and prevention of hypertrophic
scars.

Methods:

The keywords used in the literature search included (Wound healing OR Re-epithelialization
OR Regeneration) AND (Medicinal plants OR Phyto* OR herb) AND (Cytokines OR Collagen
OR Fibroblasts). Publications indexed in the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) and
PubMed databases were included in the review. Articles with no accessible full texts, non-English
language articles, review articles, studies with non-positive effects, and studies that were not related
to the study’s aim were excluded from the study. The agreement for exclusion required all authors
to concur. Finally, after reviewing all available literature, 61 articles were included in this systematic
review.

Results:

Currently available evidence shows that medicinal plants and their derivatives seem to
have properties that can prevent hypertrophic scars. This is achieved by accelerating the scar healing
process, reducing inflammatory cytokines, suppressing proliferation, and inducing apoptosis in
scar fibroblasts by regulating several signaling pathways. Additionally, they can reduce collagen deposition
and have antimicrobial effects at the wound site.

Conclusion:

Topical use of medicinal plants as complementary medicine with varying mechanisms
of action can reduce scar formation. They exert these properties mainly due to their anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Therefore, these mechanisms reduce the
healing time of the wound and thus prevent the formation of hypertrophic scars. Medicinal plants
can be used safely and efficiently when applied topically to improve or prevent hypertrophic scars.
Polymer Nanofibers for Biomedical Applications: Advances in Electrospinning
Authors: Toledo Anna L.M.M. , da Silva Talita N. , dos S. Vaucher Arianne C. , Miranda Arthur H. V. , Silva Gabriela C.C. , Vaz Maria E.R. , Silva Luísa V. da , Barradas Thais N. , Picciani Paulo H. S.
Published: November 2021

Background:

The demand for novel biomaterials has been exponentially rising in the last years as well as the searching for new technologies able to produce more efficient products in both drug delivery systems and regenerative medicine. Objective: The technique that can pretty well encompass the needs for novel and high-end materials with a relatively low-cost and easy operation is the electrospinning of polymer solutions.

Methods:

Electrospinning usually produces ultrathin fibers that can be applied in a myriad of biomedical devices including sustained delivery systems for drugs, proteins, biomolecules, hormones, etc that can be applied in a broad spectrum of applications, from transdermal patches to cancer-related drugs.

Results:

Electrospun fibers can be produced to mimic certain tissues of the human body, being an option to create new scaffolds for implants with several advantages.

Conclusions:

In this review, we aimed to encompass the use of electrospun fibers in the field of biomedical devices, more specifically in the use of electrospun nanofibers applications toward the production of drug delivery systems and scaffolds for tissue regeneration.
Analysis of Suicidal Behavior and Chronicity of Depressive Symptoms
in the Presence of Hypovitaminosis D
Authors: Porto Catarina Magalhães , da Silva Nathalia Santos Barbosa , Lira Cecília Magalhães Porto , Magalhães Rayana Porpino , Magalhães José Luiz Oliveira , de Paula Santana da Silva Tatiana , Sougey Everton Botelho
Published: November 2021

Background:

One of the risk factors for suicide includes the presence
of depressive disorder and symptoms, which may be related to the reduction of
25-hydroxyvitamin D serum levels. In this scenario, evidence shows vitamin D
deficiency as an important aspect directly related to depressive disorder chronicity.

Objective:

To assess the association between Vitamin D serum levels and the intensity
of depressive symptoms and suicidal behavior in a clinical sample of depressed
patients.

Methods:

A cross-sectional study with 146 patients aged between 18 and 59,
seen in two psychiatry ambulatories. Data collection involved measurement of
serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and assessment of the intensity of depressive
symptoms and suicide risk.

Results:

In the sample, 35% presented low Vitamin D serum levels and, in these
individuals, the incidence of family history of Depressive Disorder (95.2%) and
chronicity of severe depressive symptoms (47.8%) was higher. As to suicidal behavior,
both groups presented high active suicide risk, with higher rates in the
group with hypovitaminosis D. Only suicidal ideation was linked to lower Vitamin
D levels (67.4% p= 0,005).

Conclusion:

In this study, hypovitaminosis D was associated with negative mental
health outcomes, such as more severe chronicity of depressive symptoms and
suicidal behavior, characterized by active suicidal ideation.
Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Life Skills Program for Depression: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Williams Christopher , McClay Carrie-Anne , Martinez Rebeca , Morrison Jill , Haig Caroline , Jones Ray , Farrand Paul
Published: November 2021

Background

Depression is a common mental health problem with significant personal and social consequences. Studies have suggested that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for depression and anxiety when delivered one-to-one by an expert practitioner, but access to this talking therapy is often limited, and waiting lists can be long. However, a range of low-intensity interventions that can increase access to services are available including guided CBT self-help materials delivered via books, classes, and online packages.

Objective

This project aimed to pilot a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of an online CBT-based life skills course with community-based individuals experiencing depression.

Methods

Individuals with symptoms of depression were recruited directly from the community via newspaper advertisements. Participants were remotely randomized to receive either immediate access (IA) or delayed access (DA) to a research version of the Living Life to the Full online CBT-based life skills package (3rd edition) with telephone support provided by nonspecialist, charity-based workers while they used the online intervention. The primary end point was at 3 months postrandomization, at which point, the DA group were offered the intervention. Levels of depression, anxiety, social functioning, and satisfaction were assessed.

Results

There were effective recruitment, randomization, and uptake, with 19 IA and 17 DA control participants entering the pilot study via newspaper advertisements and 13 of the 19 participants taking up the intervention. Overall, 72% (26/36) were not currently under the care of their general practitioner. The online package was acceptable to participants; the mean satisfaction score on the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire was 21 out of 32 (SD 8.89). At 3 months, data collection was achieved from 78% (28/36) of the participants. The efficacy and retention data were used for a power calculation indicating that 72 participants in total will be required for a future substantive RCT.

Conclusions

The research design successfully tested the recruitment, data collection, and intervention delivery. The pilot study has provided data for the required sample size for the full RCT.

Trial Registration

ISRCTN registry ISRCTN12890709; https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN12890709

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

RR2-10.1186/s13063-016-1336-y
A Digital Coaching Intervention for Cancer Survivors With Job Loss: Retrospective Study (Preprint)
Authors: Lo Jonathon , Ballurkar Kieran , Fox Simonie , Tynan Kate , Luu Nghiep , Boyer Michael , Murali-Ganesh Raghav
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND

Returning to work is a key unmet need for working-age cancer survivors.

OBJECTIVE

This study sought to evaluate return-to-work outcomes of a multidisciplinary intervention provided as routine employee support.

METHODS

In a retrospective cohort analysis, patients with cancer and more than 3 months of absence from work were provided with an intervention consisting of digital resources and calls with a health coach. Propensity score matching was used to define a similar cohort of cancer patients absent from work, who were not offered the coaching intervention. The return-to-work rate as a percentage of all participants and secondary outcomes, such as the rate of death, were measured. The median time to return to work was compared between the cohorts using the Kaplan-Meier method.

RESULTS

A total of 220 participants were enrolled in the intervention, of which 125 met the criteria for analysis. The median follow-up from cancer diagnosis was 79 weeks (IQR 60-106 weeks). In the matched control group, 22 (17.6%) participants returned to work compared with 38 (30.4%) in the intervention group (P=.02). Additionally, 19 (15.2%) matched controls died prior to claim closure compared with 13 (10.4%) in the intervention group (P=.26). The Kaplan-Meier estimated median time for the first 15% of the cohort to return to work was 87.1 weeks (95% CI 60.0-109.1 weeks) for the matched control group compared with 70.6 weeks (95% CI 52.6-79.6 weeks; P=.08) for the intervention group.

CONCLUSIONS

Patients receiving a remotely delivered coaching program in a real-world setting returned to work at a higher frequency than did control participants receiving usual care.
Engagement, Predictors, and Outcomes of a Trauma Recovery Digital Mental Health Intervention: Longitudinal Study (Preprint)
Authors: Yeager Carolyn M , Benight Charles C
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND

Worldwide, exposure to potentially traumatic events is extremely common, and many individuals develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) along with other disorders. Unfortunately, considerable barriers to treatment exist. A promising approach to overcoming treatment barriers is a digital mental health intervention (DMHI). However, engagement with DMHIs is a concern, and theoretically based research in this area is sparse and often inconclusive.

OBJECTIVE

The focus of this study is on the complex issue of DMHI engagement. On the basis of the social cognitive theory framework, the conceptualization of engagement and a theoretically based model of predictors and outcomes were investigated using a DMHI for trauma recovery.

METHODS

A 6-week longitudinal study with a national sample of survivors of trauma was conducted to measure engagement, predictors of engagement, and mediational pathways to symptom reduction while using a trauma recovery DMHI (time 1: N=915; time 2: N=350; time 3: N=168; and time 4: N=101).

RESULTS

Confirmatory factor analysis of the engagement latent constructs of duration, frequency, interest, attention, and affect produced an acceptable model fit (χ22=8.3; P=.02; comparative fit index 0.973; root mean square error of approximation 0.059; 90% CI 0.022-0.103). Using the latent construct, the longitudinal theoretical model demonstrated adequate model fit (comparative fit index 0.929; root mean square error of approximation 0.052; 90% CI 0.040-0.064), indicating that engagement self-efficacy (β=.35; P<.001) and outcome expectations (β=.37; P<.001) were significant predictors of engagement (R2=39%). The overall indirect effect between engagement and PTSD symptom reduction was significant (β=–.065; P<.001; 90% CI –0.071 to –0.058). This relationship was serially mediated by both skill activation self-efficacy (β=.80; P<.001) and trauma coping self-efficacy (β=.40; P<.001), which predicted a reduction in PTSD symptoms (β=−.20; P=.02).

CONCLUSIONS

The results of this study may provide a solid foundation for formalizing the nascent science of engagement. Engagement conceptualization comprised general measures of attention, interest, affect, and use that could be applied to other applications. The longitudinal research model supported 2 theoretically based predictors of engagement: engagement self-efficacy and outcome expectancies. A total of 2 task-specific self-efficacies—skill activation and trauma coping—proved to be significant mediators between engagement and symptom reduction. Taken together, this model can be applied to other DMHIs to understand engagement, as well as predictors and mechanisms of action. Ultimately, this could help improve the design and development of engaging and effective trauma recovery DMHIs.
User Engagement and Assessment of Treatment Effectiveness in Patients Using a Novel Digital mHealth App During Spinal Cord Stimulation Screening Trials (Preprint)
Authors: Lee Jennifer M , Woon Rex , Ramsum Mandy , Halperin Daniel S , Jain Roshini
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND

Patient outcomes and experience during a Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) screening trial can have a significant effect on whether to proceed with long-term, permanent implantation of an SCS device for the treatment of chronic pain. Enhancing the ability to track and assess patients during this initial trial evaluation offers the potential for improved understanding regarding the suitability of permanent device implantation as well as identification of the SCS-based neurostimulative modalities and parameters that may provide substantial analgesia in a patient-specific manner.

OBJECTIVE

In this report, we aimed to describe a preliminary, real-world assessment of a new, real time tracking, smart, device-based digital app used by patients with chronic pain undergoing trial screening for SCS therapy.

METHODS

This is a real-world, retrospective evaluation of 13,331 patients diagnosed with chronic pain who used the new “mySCS” mobile app during an SCS screening trial. The app design is health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA)-compliant and compatible with most commercially available smartphones (eg, Apple, iPhone, and Android). The app enables tracking of user-inputted health-related responses (ie, pain relief, activity level, and sleep quality) in addition to personal trial goals and a summary of overall experience during the SCS trial. A deidentified, aggregate analysis of user engagement, user-submitted responses, and overall trial success was conducted.

RESULTS

When provided the opportunity, the percentage of users who engaged with the tracking app for ≥50% of the time during their trial was found to be 64.43% (n=8589). Among the 13,331 patients who used the app, 58.24% (n=7764) entered a trial goal. Most patients underwent SCS screening with a trial duration of at least 7 days (n=7739, 58.05%). Of those patients who undertook a 7-day SCS trial, 62.30% (n=3456) engaged the app for 4 days or more. In addition, among all who submitted descriptive responses using the app, health-related improvements were reported by 77.84% (n=10,377) of patients who reached day 3 of the screening phase assessment and by 83.04% (n=11,070) of those who reached trial completion. A trial success rate of 91% was determined for those who used the app (versus 85% success rate for nonusers).

CONCLUSIONS

Data from this initial, real-world examination of a mobile, digital-health–based tracking app (“mySCS”), as used during the SCS screening phase, demonstrate that substantial patient engagement can be achieved while also providing for the acquisition of more real time patient-outcome measures that may help facilitate improved SCS trial success.
Sori Yanagi’s Industrial Design Aesthetics
Authors: Zhang Siqi , Chen Chunshu
Published: November 2021

With the development of social economy, industrial design has become more and more influential. The development of the industrial design industry is one of the signs showing a modern civilization, innovation ability and comprehensive national strength. In the future economic development, design will become the mainstream force driving innovation. It can be seen that showing the added value in industrial design is a popular trend in the power balance between countries in the future. This article will discuss the aesthetic thought of Sori Yanagi, the father of Japanese industrial design, and discuss the influence of his aesthetic thought on Japanese industrial design.
"A lady to take care of us at last"
Authors: Crocker Rosalind
Published: November 2021

This essay explores the depiction of the “New Woman” figure in J. M. Barrie’s Peter and Wendy (1911). By exploring contradictory modes of femininity, Barrie’s novel points to the ways in which established norms of masculinity at the fin-de-siècle were defined and frustrated by their relation to an unstable feminine ideal. The following essay will argue that the novel’s inconsistent depictions of femininity point to an end-of-the-era anxiety surrounding the emergent New Woman, an ambivalence which is symptomatic of the wider social and political uncertainties that defined the aftermath of the nineteenth century.
ПРИБОРЫ И ТЕХНОЛОГИИ SCIENTAOMICRON ДЛЯ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯ ЭЛЕКТРОННЫХ И ЭЛЕКТРОФИЗИЧЕСКИХ СВОЙСТВ НОВЫХ МАТЕРИАЛОВ ДЛЯ МИКРОЭЛЕКТРОНИКИ
Authors: Шафоростов А.А. , Трусов М.А.
Published: November 2021

В докладе представлены новые разработки концерна ScientaOmicron для анализа поверхности в условиях сверхвысокого вакуума применительно к исследованию электронных и электрофизических свойств новых материалов для микроэлектронной промышленности.
АНАЛИЗ ТЕХНОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ ПЛАТФОРМ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА ИНТЕГРАЛЬНЫХ РАДИОФОТОННЫХ СХЕМ
Authors: Скуратов И.Д. , Баранов Г.В. , Панасенко П.В.
Published: November 2021

Произведен функциональный анализ технологических платформ интегральной радиофотоники. Рассмотрены решения на базе кремния на изоляторе с толстым приборным слоем, кремния на изоляторе с тонким приборным слоем, InP, Ge и SiN. Показаны их особенности и оптимальные области применения. Показаны различия в конструктивных решениях для стандартных элементов интегральной радиофотоники.
ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯ КОНФИГУРАЦИИ ТОПОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ ЭЛЕМЕНТОВ СБИС И РАЗРАБОТКА АЛГОРИТМА ГЕНЕРАЦИИ БИБЛИОТЕК ТЕСТОВЫХ СТРУКТУР
Authors: Сахащик У.А. , Соколова Е.В.
Published: November 2021

В данной статье представлена разработка алгоритма для генерации универсальной библиотеки тестовых структур для технологии 28 нм.
МОДЕЛИРОВАНИЕ ПРОФИЛЯ ФОТОРЕЗИСТА В ПРОЦЕССЕ САМОСОВМЕЩЕННОГО ДВОЙНОГО ПАТТЕРНИРОВАНИЯ С УЧЕТОМ КОРРЕКЦИИ ПРОБЛЕМЫ ГОРЯЧИХ ТОЧЕК
Authors: Тихонова Е.Д.
Published: November 2021

Данное исследование посвящено проблеме неравномерности профиля фоторезиста на этапе травления в процессе самосовмещенного двойного паттернирования. Было проведено моделирование профиля фоторезиста и предложена методика, помогающая отыскать слабые места процесса и улучшить ширину линий итоговых элементов.
ПЛАЗМОСТИМУЛИРОВАННОЕ АТОМНОСЛОЕВОЕ ОСАЖДЕНИЕ ТОНКИХ ПЛЕНОК ОКСИДА ГАФНИЯ
Authors: Зюзин С.С. , Резванов А.А. , Горнев Е.С. , Панин В.В. , Гвоздев В.А. , Зассеев Я.Г.
Published: November 2021

В работе приведены некоторые результаты атомно-слоевого осаждения тонких пленок оксида гафния на новой установке российского производства «Изофаз ТМ 200-01».
ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ ОСОБЕННОСТЕЙ ЭКСТРАКЦИИ ПАРАМЕТРОВ МОДЕЛИ МЕМРИСТОРА
Authors: Шамин Е.С. , Жевненко Д.А. , Мещанинов Ф.П. , Кожевников В.С. , Горнев Е.С.
Published: November 2021

В центре внимания данной работы находится вопрос экстракции параметров компактных моделей мемристора. К рассмотрению предлагается разработанный программный пакет Visualizer, упрощающий анализ исследуемой модели и использование связанных с ней оптимизационных алгоритмов.
НОВЫЕ МАТЕРИАЛЫ ДЛЯ ТЕРАГЕРЦЕВЫХ ФОТОПРОВОДЯЩИХ АНТЕНН НА ОСНОВЕ ТРОЙНЫХ СОЕДИНЕНИЙ ЭЛЕМЕНТОВ III-V ГРУПП, СФОРМИРОВАННЫХ В ВИДЕ СВЕРХРЕШЕТОК
Authors: Зайнуллин Ф.А.
Published: November 2021

В работе производилось моделирование физических процессов в фотопроводящих антеннах на основе сверхрешеток InGaAs / InAs / InGaAs / InAIAs и InGaAs/InAlAs при возбуждении лазерным пучком накачки. Исследовано влияние брэгговской решетки на поглощение антенной, получены временные формы фототока при возбуждении.
МОДЕЛИРОВАНИЕ УСТРОЙСТВ КРЕМНИЕВОЙ ФОТОНИКИ
Authors: Будняев В.А.
Published: November 2021

В работе рассмотрены особенности FDTD-моделирования двух важных устройств кремниевой фотоники - решетчатого элемента связи и микрокольцевого резонатора.
ОДНОМЕРНАЯ МОДЕЛЬ ГАЗОФАЗНОГО РОСТА НАНОСТЕРЖНЕЙ ZNO НА КРЕМНИЕВЫХ ПОДЛОЖКАХ
Authors: Шарапов А.А. , Матюшкин И.В.
Published: November 2021

Один из методов получения высококачественных монокристаллических наностержней ZnO - газофазный рост. В работе описывается одномерная математическая модель роста нанострежней ZnO на поверхности SiO2 в ходе данного процесса. В модели учтена теплопередача вдоль стержня от зоны экзотермической реакции образования кристаллической фазы ZnO. Модель позволяет количественно оценить скорость роста и распределение температур в твердой и жидкой фазе растущего наностержня.
ИНТЕГРАЛЬНЫЕ ДИАГРАММООБРАЗУЮЩИЕ СХЕМЫ ФАЗИРОВАННЫХ АНТЕННЫХ РЕШЕТОК НА ОСНОВЕ 180-НМ SIGE БИКМОП-ТЕХНОЛОГИИ
Authors: Филиппов И.Ф. , Вертегел В.В. , Гимпилевич Ю.Б,
Published: November 2021

Представлены результаты исследования и разработки СВЧ интегральных диаграммообразующих схем фазированных антенных решеток на основе SiGe БиКМОП-технологии с топологическими нормами 180 нм.
FIXED POINTS OF GENERALIZED (ALPHA, PSI,PHI)-CONTRACTIVE MAPS AND PROPERTY(P) IN S-METRIC SPACES
Authors: Babu Gutti Venkata Ravindranadh , Kumssa Leta Bekere
Published: November 2021

In this paper, we introduce generalized (alpha, psi,phi)-contractive maps and provethe existence and uniqueness of xed points in complete S-metric spaces. We alsoprove that these maps satisfy property (P). We discuss the importance of study of the existence of xed points in S-metric space rather than in the setting of metric space.The results presented in this paper extends several well known comparable results in metric and G-metric spaces. We provide example in support of our result.
ON A CERTAIN TRANSFORMATION IN ALMOST CONTACT METRIC MANIFOLDS
Authors: Beldjilali Gherici , Akyol Mehmet Akif
Published: November 2021

In this work, we investigate a new  deformations of almost contact metric manifolds. New relations between classes of 3-dimensional almost contact metric have been discovered. Several concrete examples are discussed.
ETA-RICCI SOLITONS ON LORENTZIAN PARA-KENMOTSU MANIFOLDS
Authors: Pandey Shashikant , Singh Abhishek , Mishra Vishnu Narayan
Published: November 2021

The objective of present research article is to investigate the geometric properties of $\eta$-Ricci solitons on Lorentzian para-Kenmotsu manifolds. In this manner, we consider $\eta$-Ricci solitons on Lorentzian para-Kenmotsu manifolds satisfying $R\cdot S=0$. Further, we obtain results for $\eta$-Ricci solitons on Lorentzian para-Kenmotsu manifolds with quasi-conformally flat property. Moreover, we get results for $\eta$-Ricci solitons in Lorentzian para-Kenmotsu manifolds admitting Codazzi type of Ricci tensor and cyclic parallel Ricci tensor, $\eta$-quasi-conformally semi-symmetric, $\eta$-Ricci symmetric and quasi-conformally Ricci semi-symmetric. At last, we construct an example of a such manifold which justify the existence of proper $\eta$-Ricci solitons.
LIFTS OF GOLDEN STRUCTURES ON THE TANGENT BUNDLE
Authors: Verma Geeta
Published: November 2021

The present paper aims to study the complete lift of golden structure on tangent bundles. Integrability conditions for complete lift and third-order tangent bundle are established.
GAMMA-RAY BURSTS: A PERSONAL VIEW
Authors: Fishman G. J.
Published: November 2021

The first observations in gamma-ray astronomy were made in the late 1960's, primarily by balloon-borne observations. In the early 1970's, gamma-ray bursts were discovered, completely by accident, by satellites looking for man-made nuclear explosions in space. The celestial nature of these events were soon confirmed by other satellites. The first large detector system designed for cosmic gamma-ray bursts observations was the BATSE instrument on the Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory. Some of the details of the instrumentation onboard ballons and satellites and the gamma-ray bursts observational properties they determined are presented.
Recommendation of Crop, Fertilizers and Crop Disease Detection System
Authors: Uke S. N.
Published: November 2021

Abstract: India is a highly populated country and randomly change in the climatic conditions need to secure the world food resources. Framers face serious problems in drought conditions. Type of soil plays a major role in the crop yield. Suggesting the use of fertilizers may help the farmers to make the best decision for their cropping situation .The number of studies Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can be applied for prediction of crop yield By the use of Data Mining, we can also predict the crop yield. By fully analyze the previous data we can suggest the farmer for a better crop for the better yield. This application also provide model which predicts the type of crop disease based on textural similarity of leaves.
A Case Report on Korean Medical Treatment for Induced Remission of Pediatric Crohn’s Disease
Authors: Lee Hyun-Jin , Lee Hanul , Jeong Hae In , Cho Yun-jae , Keum Chang-Yul , Han Aram , Ha Na-yeon , Kim Jinsung
Published: November 2021

Objectives: This case study examined the effectiveness of Korean medical treatment for pediatric Crohn’s disease.Methods: A 15-year-old female Korean patient with Crohn’s disease received acupuncture, electroacupuncture, herbal medicine, moxibustion, and aromatherapy treatment for 1 month in a hospital.Results: Decreases in the Pediatric Crohn’s Disease Activity Index score (from 22.5 to 7.5) and the size of two abscesses (from 39.97 mm to 33.36 mm, and from 28.14 mm to 18.71 mm) according to an abdominal CT were observed following treatment. Nausea and vomiting disappeared, stool condition improved, and weight increased (from 30 kg to 33 kg) following treatment. Nausea and vomiting disappeared, stool condition improved, and weight increased (from 30 kg to 33 kg) following treatment.Conclusion: It would be worth examining the long-term effectiveness of Korean medical treatment for pediatric Crohn’s disease.
A Case Report on Korean Medical Treatment for a Patient with Quadriplegia and Impaired Cognition as Neurological Sequelae after Ingestion of Herbicides
Authors: Shim Sang-song , Ahn Jae-yoon , Jin Hyo-won , Yun Jong-min , Moon Byung-soon
Published: November 2021

This study is a case report of Korean medicine treatment for a patient with quadriplegia and impaired cognition as neurological sequelae after ingestion of herbicides. A 59-year-old man with toxic encephalopathy and hypoxic encephalopathy after the ingestion of herbicides was treated with acupuncture, Hyulbuchuko-tang mixed with Ondam-tang-gami (血府逐瘀湯合溫膽湯加味), cupping, moxibustion, and rehabilitation. Clinical symptoms were measured with the Manual Muscle Test (MMT), Korean Mini Mental Status Exam (K-MMSE), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), and Modified Barthel Index (MBI). After three months of treatment, clinical symptoms improved. The motor function improved (MMT on both sides, Gr. 3+F/4G →Gr. 4-G~4G/4+G), cognition improved (K-MMSE, 13→21), and ADL (Activities of Daily Living) scores also improved (FIM 41→74; MBI 20→63). Korean medical treatment could effectively treat neurological sequelae after ingestion of herbicides in this case.
A Case Report of Alcoholic Liver Disease with Jaundice Treated with Korean Medicine
Authors: Ahn Jae-yoon , Sim Sang-song , Jeong Sol , Shin Yong-jeen , Kim Kang-san , Moon Byung-soon , Yun Jong-min
Published: November 2021

Objective: This study aimed to report a case of alcoholic liver disease with jaundice that was improved with Korean medicine treatment.Methods: A patient who developed jaundice due to continuous drinking was treated with herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping. Blood tests were performed to measure the levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (γ-GTP), total bilirubin, albumin, and total protein; AST/ALT ratio; and mean corpuscular volume (MCV). Jaundice parameters were subjectively recorded at 3-day intervals.Results: After treatment, the AST, ALT, ALP, γ-GTP, and total bilirubin levels; MCV; and jaundice were decreased.Conclusion: Korean medicine treatment appeared to be an effective method for alcoholic liver disease with jaundice.
A Case Report of Korean Medicine Treatment of Lateral Medullary Infarction with Central Dizziness and Hypoesthesia
Authors: Yang Ji-hae , Kang Jie-yoon , Chae In-cheol , Choi In-woo , Ryu Ju-young , Yoo Ho-ryong , Kim Yoon-sik , Seol In-chan
Published: November 2021

Objectives: The aim of this study was to report the effectiveness of Korean medicine treatment for a patient with lateral medullary infarction who presented with central dizziness and hypoesthesia.Methods: The patient was treated with Korean medicine treatment, including acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal medicine. We measured the progress of the case using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS).Results: After the treatment, the NRS scores for dizziness and hypoesthesia decreased.Conclusions: This study suggests that Korean medicine treatment might be effective for lateral medullary infarction in patients who present with central dizziness and hypoesthesia.
Herbal Home Remedies for Toothache during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review
Authors: Kumar Abhishek , Kumar Giri Akash , Kattel Bibek
Published: November 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the halt of proper dental care in most of the world, except for emergency cases. And, this resulted in a lot of people seek some home remedies for relieve in dental pain. So, this article aims to list down herbal home remedies which can be very helpful in such conditions. The use of medicinal herbs for dental pain can be traced back to history in some form or the other in almost every country. These herbal home remedies have no significant side effects as compared to other chemical-based alternatives, are also easy to obtain and cheaper as well. Clove, Olive, Miswak, Babool and other herbs listed in the article have significant dental properties which have been validated scientifically through various researches. These plant products can be hence used in commercial products as well but only after proper clinical trials. Further research should be encouraged in this field as herbal alternatives can be very beneficial with no such side effects. However, these home remedies are only useful for symptomatic treatment and undergoing proper dental care is advised.
Tensor Renormalization Group for interacting quantum fields
Authors: Campos Manuel , Sierra German , Lopez Esperanza
Published: November 2021

We present a new tensor network algorithm for calculating the partition function of interacting quantum field theories in 2 dimensions. It is based on the Tensor Renormalization Group (TRG) protocol, adapted to operate entirely at the level of fields. This strategy was applied in Ref.[1] to the much simpler case of a free boson, obtaining an excellent performance. Here we include an arbitrary self-interaction and treat it in the context of perturbation theory. A real space analogue of the Wilsonian effective action and its expansion in Feynman graphs is proposed. Using a λϕ4 theory for benchmark, we evaluate the order λ correction to the free energy. The results show a fast convergence with the bond dimension, implying that our algorithm captures well the effect of interaction on entanglement.
Depth of almost strictly sign regular matrices (CMMSE 2021)
Authors: Alonso Pedro , Jiménez Jorge , Peña Juan Manuel , Serrano María Luisa
Published: November 2021

The concept of depth of an almost strictly sign regular matrix is
introduced and used to simplify some algorithmic characterizations of
these matrices.
The Role of University Preparation for Developing Students’ Employability and Professional Competencies
Authors: Iqbal Javeria , Shaukat Sadia
Published: November 2021

The present research examines the effects of professional competencies of the university on students’ perceived employability including the relationship between perceived employability and professional competencies of postgraduates from public and private universities. The study was carried out on a sample of 300 hundred postgraduates including males (n= 150) and females (n=150). Data was gathered through a survey using the multistage proportionate random sampling technique. Perceived employability scale (Rothwell and Arnold, 2007) and Gutierrez's community college student survey (Gutierrez, 2012) were utilized. Results indicating a significant positive correlation between perceived employability and professional competencies of university postgraduates. Furthermore, results demonstrated the positive effects of professional competencies on the perceived employability of university postgraduates.       

Key Words: Perceived employability, professional competencies, postgraduates.