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THE EFFECT OF THE TRACTION THERAPY ON PATIENTS WITH LUMBAR DISC DISEASE
Authors:   PhD, Associate Professor, Mihaylova Mariyana ,   Medical University of Varna, Faculty of Public health, Department of Physiotherapy,rehabilitation, thalassotherapy and occupational diseases, Bulgaria
Published: April 2021

The goal of this research is to examine the efficiency of a set of physical factors with the inclusion of traction therapy in treating lumbar static and dynamic pain and the opportunities to influence the quality of life of patients with lumbar disc disease (LDD).100 patients with lumber disc disease participated in the clinical study. They were equally divided into a control group (CG), which has been treated with basic therapy (LFMF and IFC) and experimental group (EG) where traction therapy was part of the treatment protocol. For evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment was used quantitative assessment for static and dynamic pain and the quality of life before and after thetreatment. Results of both treatment protocols have statistically significant effect (p<0,001) in reducing low back pain and improving the quality of life. In comparison between the two groups, EG has a statistically significant (p<0,001) advantage over the CG. The inclusion of extension therapy in basic physical therapy gives excellent results, contributes to a more significant reduction ofpain and improves the quality of life of patients.
THE ROLE AND IMPORTANCE OF MARKETING IN INVESTING IN THE NON-OIL SECTOR
Authors: Akima Ahmadova Amir  , Saadat Zeynalova Cumshud  , Arif Ibayev Akif  , Nigar Alizade Mehman
Published: April 2021

The economy of any state cannot exist in isolation and needs investments, both external and internal. Only by creating suitable conditions for attracting investment, the state will ultimately be able to boast of the accelerated rates of development of all sectors of the economy. This article examines the role and importance of marketing in investing in the non-oil sector. The author reveals the essence of investment marketing, presents the elements of the marketing complex in relation to enterprises that have set themselves the goal of attracting investors.
Этика государственной службы в русской литературе золотого века: учебное пособие / Ю.Ю. Петрунин, Л.Б. Логунова.— М.: «КДУ», «Университетская книга». – 2021. – 336 с.
Authors: Петрунин Ю.Ю. , Логунова Л.Б.
Published: April 2021

Данная книга предназначена в первую очередь для проведения семинарских занятий по курсу «Этика государственной и муниципальной службы». Она включает в себя предисловие; хрестоматию русской литературы золотого века, посвященную нравственным вопросам государственной службы; приложения; вопросы для обсуждения и творческие задания. В предисловии кратко излагается история становления этики государственной службы как академической дисциплины, раскрывается ее спе­цифика как разновидности профессиональной этики, а также определяется роль искусства (литературы) в познании и развитии морали госслужащих. Приложения, с одной стороны, помогают лучше понять включенные в хрес­томатию произведения, а с другой — сами могут быть предметом обсуждения на семинарах. Наконец вопросы для обсуждения и творческие задания помогут преподавателю и студенту сконцентрироваться на ключевых нравственных дилеммах рассматриваемых текстов. Книга может быть интересна также для широкого круга читателей, интересующихся историей российского государства и классической русской литературой.
Teoreticheskiye osnovy formirovaniya kompetentsii sotsial'no-professional'nogo vzaimodeystviya u budushchikh bakalavrov sotsial'noy raboty
Authors: Paigina Evgeniia Sergeevna
Published: April 2021

The purpose of the work is to theoretically substantiate the system of professional training of future bachelors of social work and analyze the main trends in modern education in Russia. On the basis of theoretical and empirical research methods, the author presents a comparative characteristic of qualification requirements in federal state educational standards, identifies trends that provide modern professional training for bachelors of social work. The results obtained create the basis for scientific and methodological support of the educational process aimed at optimizing the system of professional training of future bachelors of social work, and can be included in the educational practice of Russian universities that provide professional training for bachelors of social work. The article is addressed to teachers leading the training of students studying in the areas of a social profile, as well as specialists working in institutions of social protection and social services for the
Factors of Medical School Lecturers' Professional Burnout
Authors: Agibalova Anna Alekseevna , Ustimenko Oksana Anatolevna , Zenkina Viktoriia Gennadevna
Published: April 2021

In the context of the increasing level of requirements, new re-forms and standards in the modern educational system, teachers experience a significant emotional burden. The professional activity of a university lecturer is accompanied by increased moral responsibility and, consequently, is characterized by a high level of emotional, and in the future, professional burnout. Some socio-psychological and professional features, as well as risk factors for professional burnout of higher school teachers, are noted. The results of the study of the diagnosis of professional burnout of medical university lecturers are presented. It is noted that in specialists who are lecturers and doctors at the same time, professional burnout is more pronounced than in lecturers who are engaged only in pedagogical activities. The factors that mostly cause the process of burnout of teachers are identified: work experience, age, dissatisfaction with work, stress resistance. The recommendations on the implementation of the skills of self-regulation of the emotional state, aimed at preventing the syndrome of professional burnout, are given.
Organization of Recreation and Health Improvement of Children in the Russian Federation: Organizational and Legal Aspects
Authors: Kovalenko Svetlana Vitalevna , Sazonova Liudmila Alekseevna , Eremeeva Olga Vasilevna
Published: April 2021

The main directions and results of the activities of state authorities in the field of recreation and health improvement of children are considered, problems and contradictions in the organization of children's recreation in the Russian Federation are identified.
THE INFLUENCE OF FRONT LINER SERVICEABILITY ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AT RIAU KEPRI BANK BENGKALIS BRANCH OFFICE
Authors: Asikin Nur , Maulana Hutomo Atman
Published: April 2021

This research was conducted to determine the influence of front liner services ability on customer satisfaction at Riau Kepri Bank, Bengkalis branch office. Front liner serviceability in this research was limited to the intellectual and physical ability of teller and customer service. The population in this research were all the people who have used products or services at Riau Kepri Bank Bengkalis branch office. There were 100 respondents as samples were taken by using the purposive sampling technique. Data was collected by using online questioners that consist of 22 questions with Likert scale. This research used multiple linear regression as a data analysis technique. The results showed that intellectual ability has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction partially (t=2.932, p=0.004), the physical ability also has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction partially (t=3.072, p=0.003), and simultaneously, the intellectual and physical ability of front liner has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction at Riau Kepri Bank Bengkalis branch office (F=23.717, p=0.000, R2=0.32).
PENGARUH EVA DAN MVA TERHADAP RETURN SAHAM PADA PERUSAHAAN IDX30 DI BEI
Authors: Raharjo Andi
Published: April 2021

Latar belakang investor menginvestasikan hartanya di pasar modal ialah untuk mendapatkan pundi-pundi keuntungan. Dalam konteks investasi, tinkat keuntungan investasi disebut sebagai return. Sedangkan pendapatan yang diharapkan oleh investor (return) ialah deviden dan capital gain. Deviden berfungsi untuk mengukur jumlah deviden per lembar saham terhadap harga saham dalam bentuk presentase sehingga semakin tinggi Devidend Yield, maka investor akan semakin tertarik untuk membeli saham tersebut karena untung.Analisis yang sering digunakan oleh perusahaan dalam pengukuran kinerjanya adalah analisis rasio keuangan. Meskipun analisis rasio keuangan digunakan oleh investor Sebagai alat ukur konvensional, kekurangan utama dari analisis rasio ini adalah mengabaikan biaya modal, maka dari itu sulit untuk mengetahui apakah perusahaan berhasil menciptakan nilai sebuah perusahaan di mata investor atau tidak. Maka dari itu, konsep Economic Value Added (EVA) dan Market Value Added (MVA) digunakan sebagai metode pengukuran kinerja keuangan dan pasar untuk mengatasi kekurangan dari rasio keuangan yang biasanya dipakai oleh investor.Penelitian menggunakan metode kuantitatif, data sekunder yang diperoleh dari website BEIyaitu data keuangan perusahaan yang tergabung di IDX30 yang listing di BEI periode 2016-2018. Metode analisis data menggunakan Uji asumsi klasik. Metode uji hipotesis menggunakan regresi linear berganda. Populasi yang digunakan yaitu keseluruh perusahaan yang tergabung di IDX30, sedangkan sampel yang diambil diperoleh 12 perusahaan periode 2016-2018.Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, EVA menunjukkan pengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap Return Saham, Sedangkan MVA menunjukkan pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Return Saham. Dari hasil Uji F menunjukkan bahwa kedua variabel (EVA dan MVA) menunjukkan pengaruh secara simultan terhadap Return Saham
PENGARUH CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT DAN CITRA PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN DAN LOYALITAS NASABAH DI PT. BANK RAKYAT INDONESIA TBK KANTOR CABANG TAMBUN, BEKASI
Authors: Pratama Dennis
Published: April 2021

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) adalah salah satu pendekatan bisnis yang diambil oleh perusahaan dalam mengelola hubungan atau hubungan dengan konsumen dan perusahaan harus mulai berfokus pada memberikan nilai atau citra perusahaan untuk meningkatkan kepuasan dan loyalitas pelanggan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh simultan dan parsial CRM dan Citra Perusahaan terhadap Kepuasan dan Loyalitas Pelanggan di PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia KC Tambun Bekasi. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan melakukan survei terhadap sampel sebanyak 100 nasabah dengan plafon pinjaman maksimal Rp. 1 miliar diperoleh dari perhitungan metode Slovin dari total 695 pelanggan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa CRM dan Citra Perusahaan secara simultan dan sebagian memengaruhi Kepuasan dan Loyalitas Pelanggan. Manajemen BRI Tambun, harus terus berupaya meningkatkan nilai CRM dan menjaga citra perusahaan sehingga pelanggan merasa lebih puas dan loyalitas pelanggan meningkat. Keywords: Customer Relationship Management, Citra perusahaan, Kepuasan, Loyalitas.
KAJIAN POPULASI Tyto alba PADA PERKEBUNAN KELAPA SAWIT RAKYAT DI KABUPATEN KUANTAN SINGINGI
Authors: Seprido Seprido , Andriani Desta
Published: April 2021

Kajian populasi Tyto alba pada perkebunan kelapa sawit rakyat di kabupaten Kuantan Singingiini dilakukan selama 4 bulan dari bulan juni hingga September 2020 di perkebunan kelapa sawit rakyat di Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi. lokasi pengamatan diletakkan pada 7 stasiun penelitian. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah survey lapangan yang terdiri dari tiga tahapan yaitu Pra analisis untuk pengumpulan data sekunder dari kepustakaan dan penelusuran di internet; Analisis yang  dilakukan dengan pelaksanaan kunjungan lapangan di perkebunan kelapa sawit rakyat di Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi serta wawwancara dengan pemilik kebun; serta pengumpulan  berupa hasil kunjungan lapangan dan data sekunder dianalisis dan dilakukan pengevaluasian guna mendapatkan kesimpulan. Dari hasil penelitian yang dilakukan, didapatkan sebanyak 28 individu Tyto alba yang terdiri dari 15 individu jantan dan 13 individu betina dengan rasio perbandingan kelamin 1. 15.
Wandlungen des Liberalismus. Zum Zusammenhang von Herrschaftskritik und Theoriestruktur
Authors: Niederberger Andreas , Schink Philipp
Published: April 2021

Jüngere Formen des (Neo-)Republikanismus fordern, die politische Theorie wieder stärker herrschaftskritisch auszurichten, und wenden sich damit vor allem auch gegen den klassischen Liberalismus. Dieser Artikel zeigt am Beispiel von John Stuart Mill zunächst, dass diese Diagnose fehlgeht. Insbesondere in Mills Schriften zur Geschlechterunterdrückung lässt sich nachzeichnen, dass in der „Erfindung“ des Liberalismus im 19. Jahrhundert tatsächlich Problemstellungen des historisch früheren Republikanismus aufgegriffen werden. Unter dem Eindruck der geänderten gesellschaftlich-politischen Verhältnisse sowie der neuen Perspektiven werden die republikanischen Ausgangspunkte allerdings korrigiert und weiterentwickelt. Über den Ansatz von Ronald Dworkin wird daran anschließend rekonstruiert, wie dieser die republikanisch-liberale Vorgehensweise zurückweist und den Liberalismus grundsätzlich neu bestimmt. Es kommt zum Übergang von einem Freiheits- zu einem Gleichheitsfokus, was wichtige Folgen für die gesellschaftlichen und politischen Phänomene und Konfliktlagen hat, die thematisiert werden können. Der dritte Abschnitt dieses Artikels fragt, ob es dem Neo-Republikanismus gelingt, normative Grundlagen und Herrschaftskritik wieder enger miteinander zu verbinden. Im Gegensatz zur Selbstwahrnehmung kehrt der Neo-Republikanismus aber in seiner Theoriestruktur nicht zum früheren Republikanismus zurück. Er verbleibt vielmehr in der Theoriestruktur des jüngeren Liberalismus und nimmt lediglich Veränderungen in den normativen Grundlagen vor, die politischen Institutionen größere Bedeutung zuweisen. Abschließend wird demgegenüber argumentiert, dass es sich lohnt, die Theoriestruktur aufzunehmen, die sich sowohl im Republikanismus wie auch im frühen Liberalismus findet und von minimalen normativen Überlegungen ausgehend mögliche Beherrschungsphänomene und –formen diskutiert.
Hans Kelsens kritischer Liberalismus. Freiheit, Rechtsstaatlichkeit und Volkssouveränität
Authors: Matern Stefan
Published: April 2021

Hans Kelsen (1881–1973) begründet die in der Weimarer Republik unter hohem Druck stehende Demokratie aus ideologiekritischer Perspektive und zeigt den hohen Wert dieser Staatsform auf, der für ihn in der Freiheit besteht. Im Lichte gegenwärtiger Krisenphänomene beanspruchen seine Überlegungen Aktualität. Anhand der Selbstpreisgabe der Demokratie, deren konzeptionelle Überwindung durch Kelsen angeregt wurde, illustrieren sich die Paradoxien des liberalen Konstitutionalismus. Mittels seiner Überlegungen wird gezeigt, dass das Verhältnis zwischen Volkssouveränität, Rechtsstaatlichkeit und Freiheit nur in wechselseitiger Abhängigkeit begriffen werden kann. Dabei wird Kelsen als Vordenker der Gleichursprünglichkeit von Demokratie und Menschenrechten interpretiert und aufgezeigt, dass die Demokratie ob ihres paradoxen und kontingenten Funktionsmodus auf die Reproduktion normativer Ressourcen angewiesen ist, über die sie nicht verfügt.
Where Do Ultrafine Particles and Nano-Sized Particles Come From?
Authors: Manigrasso Maurizio , Protano Carmela , Vitali Matteo , Avino Pasquale
Published: April 2021

This paper presents an overview of the literature studies on the sources of ultrafine particles (UFPs), nanomaterials (NMs), and nanoparticles (NPs) occurring in indoor (occupational and residential) and outdoor environments. Information on the relevant emission factors, particle concentrations, size, and compositions is provided, and health relevance of UFPs and NPs is discussed. Particular attention is focused on the fraction of particles that upon inhalation deposit on the olfactory bulb, because these particles can possibly translocate to brain and their possible role in neurodegenerative diseases is an important issue emerging in the recent literature.
Overview of Sources and Characteristics of Nanoparticles in Urban Traffic-Influenced Areas
Authors: Rönkkö Topi , Timonen Hilkka
Published: April 2021

Atmospheric nanoparticles can be formed either via nucleation in atmosphere or be directly emitted to the atmosphere. In urban areas, several combustion sources (engines, biomass burning, power generation plants) are directly emitting nanoparticles to the atmosphere and, in addition, the gaseous emissions from the same sources can participate to atmospheric nanoparticle formation. This article focuses on the sources and formation of nanoparticles in traffic-influenced environments and reviews current knowledge on composition and characteristics of these nanoparticles. In general, elevated number concentrations of nanoparticles are very typically observed in traffic-influenced environments. Traffic related nanoparticles can originate from combustion process or from non-exhaust related sources such as brake wear. Particles originating from combustion process can be divided to three different sources; 1) primary nanoparticles formed in high temperature, 2) delayed primary particles formed as gaseous compounds nucleate during the cooling and dilution process and 3) secondary nanoparticles formed from gaseous precursors via the atmospheric photochemistry. The nanoparticles observed in roadside environment are a complex mixture of particles from several sources affected by atmospheric processing, local co-pollutants and meteorology.
Air Pollution and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Fu Pengfei , Yung Ken Kin Lam
Published: April 2021

Background: Ambient air pollution has been associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in the elderly. However, its effects on AD have not been meta-analyzed comprehensively. Objective: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the associations between air pollution and AD incidence. Methods: We searched PubMed and Web of Science for indexed publications up to March 2020. Odds risk (OR) and confidence intervals (CI) were estimated for particulate matter (PM)10 (PM10), PM2.5, ozone (O3), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and carbon monoxide (CO). The subgroup analysis was conducted based on the pollution levels. Results: Nine studies were included in the meta-analysis and review. The OR per 10 μg/m3 increase of PM2.5 was 1.95 (95% CI: 0.88–4.30). The corresponding values per 10 μg/m3 increment of other pollutants were 1.03 (95% CI: 0.68–1.57) for O3, 1.00 (95% CI: 0.89–1.13) for NO2, and 0.95 (95% CI: 0.91–0.99) for PM10 (only one study), respectively. Overall OR of the five air pollutants above with AD was 1.32 (95% CI: 1.09–1.61), suggesting a positive association between ambient air pollution and AD incidence. The sub-analysis indicated that the OR (2.20) in heavily polluted regions was notably higher than that in lightly polluted regions (1.06). Although AD risk rate data related to SO2 or CO exposure are still limited, the epidemiologic and toxicological evidence indicated that higher concentration of SO2 or CO exposure increased risks of dementia, implying that SO2 or CO might have a potential impact on AD. Conclusion: Air pollution exposure may exacerbate AD development.
Life Course Air Pollution Exposure and Cognitive Decline: Modelled Historical Air Pollution Data and the Lothian Birth Cohort 1936
Authors: Russ Tom C. , Cherrie Mark P.C. , Dibben Chris , Tomlinson Sam , Reis Stefan , Dragosits Ulrike , Vieno Massimo , Beck Rachel , Carnell Ed , Shortt Niamh K. , Muniz-Terrera Graciela , Redmond Paul , Taylor Adele M. , Clemens Tom , van Tongeren Martie , Agius Raymond M. , Starr John M. , Deary Ian J. , Pearce Jamie R.
Published: April 2021

Background: Air pollution has been consistently linked with dementia and cognitive decline. However, it is unclear whether risk is accumulated through long-term exposure or whether there are sensitive/critical periods. A key barrier to clarifying this relationship is the dearth of historical air pollution data. Objective: To demonstrate the feasibility of modelling historical air pollution data and using them in epidemiological models. Methods: Using the EMEP4UK atmospheric chemistry transport model, we modelled historical fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations for the years 1935, 1950, 1970, 1980, and 1990 and combined these with contemporary modelled data from 2001 to estimate life course exposure in 572 participants in the Lothian Birth Cohort 1936 with lifetime residential history recorded. Linear regression and latent growth models were constructed using cognitive ability (IQ) measured by the Moray House Test at the ages of 11, 70, 76, and 79 years to explore the effects of historical air pollution exposure. Covariates included sex, IQ at age 11 years, social class, and smoking. Results: Higher air pollution modelled for 1935 (when participants would have been in utero) was associated with worse change in IQ from age 11–70 years (β = −0.006, SE = 0.002, p = 0.03) but not cognitive trajectories from age 70–79 years (p > 0.05). There was no support for other critical/sensitive periods of exposure or an accumulation of risk (all p > 0.05). Conclusion: The life course paradigm is essential in understanding cognitive decline and this is the first study to examine life course air pollution exposure in relation to cognitive health.
Auditory Brainstem Dysfunction, Non-Invasive Biomarkers for Early Diagnosis and Monitoring of Alzheimer’s Disease in Young Urban Residents Exposed to Air Pollution
Authors: Mansour Yusra , Blackburn Kaitlyn , González-González Luis Oscar , Calderón-Garcidueñas Lilian , Kulesza Randy J.
Published: April 2021

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a biological construct defined by abnormal deposits of hyperphosphorylated tau and amyloid-β. The 2050 projection for AD in the USA is 14 million. There is a strong association between AD, air pollution, and traffic. Early diagnosis is imperative for intervention in the initial disease stages. Hearing and, specifically, the ability to encode complex sounds are impaired in AD. Nuclei in the auditory brainstem appear to be sensitive to neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders. Specifically, sustained exposure to air pollution is harmful to the brainstem; young residents of Metropolitan Mexico City (MMC) exposed to fine particulate matter and combustion-derived nanoparticles develop AD pathology in infancy. MMC clinically healthy children and teens have significant central delays in brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs). Herein, we review evidence that the auditory pathway is a key site of AD early pathology associated with air pollution and is significantly involved in AD patients. We strongly suggest electrophysiological screening, including BAEPs, be employed to screen individuals for early delays and to monitor progressive decline in patients diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment and AD. Understanding auditory dysfunction in early AD in pediatric and young adult populations may clarify mechanisms of disease progression. Air pollution is a risk factor for the development of AD and as the number of Americans with AD continues to grow without a cure, we need to focus on preventable, early causes of this fatal disease and intervene appropriately.
Design of thermometer based on STM32 and Bluetooth
Authors: Wang Xinxin , Yun Hongli , Cui Pengxin , Wang Lijun , Niu Jinxing
Published: April 2021

This system uses temperature sensor DS18B20, Bluetooth module HC-05, microcontroller STM32f103ZET6, LCD display with 8080 port, RTC clock and alarm circuit to achieve portable temperature measurement rapidly. It can accurately measure the temperature and the deviation is kept within 0.5 degrees. The collected temperature data and the current time are displayed on the display screen. Send the collected temperature data at regular time and receive by APP mobile phone. When users want to get temperature data remotely on their phones, press the send button on the touch screen, press the up button and send the “wendu#” command to the cell phone APP to get the temperature data collected. When the temperature is over 37∘C, the four LED lights will always be on and LCD will show “Temperature is too high, please pay attention!” This design can not only realize the function of temperature measurement simply, but also optimize the display interface, modify the system time on the display interface to achieve the humanized function, which is convenient for daily portable use.
Healthcare Delivery and Huntington’s Disease During the Time of COVID-19
Authors: Pfalzer Anna C. , Hale Lisa M. , Huitz Elizabeth , Buchanan Danielle A. , Brown Brittany K. , Moroz Sarah , Rouleau Renee M. , Hay Kaitlyn R. , Hoadley Jennifer , Laird Amy , Ciriegio Abagail E. , Watson Kelly H. , Jones Maile T. , Lin Ya-Chen , Kang Hakmook , Riordan Heather , Isaacs David A. , McDonell Katherine E. , Compas Bruce E. , Claassen Daniel O.
Published: April 2021

Background: Safer-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic altered the structure of clinical care for Huntington’s disease (HD) patients. This shift provided an opportunity to identify limitations in the current healthcare infrastructure and how these may impact the health and well-being of persons with HD. Objective: The study objectives were to assess the feasibility of remote healthcare delivery in HD patients, to identify socioeconomic factors which may explain differences in feasibility and to evaluate the impact of safer-at-home orders on HD patient stress levels. Methods: This observational study of a clinical HD population during the ‘safer-at-home’ orders asked patients or caregivers about their current access to healthcare resources and patient stress levels. A chart review allowed for an assessment of socioeconomic status and characterization of HD severity. Results: Two-hundred and twelve HD patients were contacted with 156 completing the survey. During safer-at-home orders, the majority of HD patients were able to obtain medications and see a physician; however, 25% of patients would not commit to regular telehealth visits, and less than 50% utilized an online healthcare platform. We found that 37% of participants were divorced/single, 39% had less than a high school diploma, and nearly 20% were uninsured or on low-income health insurance. Patient stress levels correlated with disease burden. Conclusion: A significant portion of HD participants were not willing to participate in telehealth services. Potential explanations for these limitations may include socioeconomic barriers and caregiving structure. These observations illustrate areas for clinical care improvement to address healthcare disparities in the HD community.
Evaluation of service innovation capability of imported cross-border intelligent E-commerce platform
Authors: Yang Qiu
Published: April 2021

The cross-border e-commerce is born in the field of international trade within the social context of economic globalization and the rapid development of the Internet technologies. Numerous B2 C cross-border intelligent e-commerce platforms are set up one after another. The importance of service innovation is recognized gradually but is not fully known and the evaluation system of their service is not sound. Therefore, how to scientifically evaluate and improve the ability of the service innovation of cross-border intelligent e-commerce platform is a hotspot. The development mode and problems of imported e-commerce retail platform are mainly focused, but the studies on intelligent innovation of cross-border e-commerce platform and on its evaluation and analysis are relatively few. To make up for the lack of understanding, four imported cross-border intelligent e-commerce retail platforms in China were chosen as the objects. Second, the evaluation model of imported cross-border intelligent e-commerce retail platforms was established based on factor analysis to obtain the evaluation index system, and these four platforms’ service innovation abilities were calculated and ranked for discussing the causes of their differences and indicating the routes clearly and definitely for the platforms to improve their service innovation ability. The results manifest that the market share and popularity of the intelligent e-commerce platforms are in direct proportion to the service innovation capability. Luxury brand marketing and high market share can significantly enhance the innovative service ability. The conclusions have a certain guiding significance for the development imported cross-border intelligent e-commerce platforms.
Linear fuzzifying uniformities
Authors: Jin Zhen-Yu , Yan Cong-Hua
Published: April 2021

The main purpose of this paper is to study Hutton type fuzzifying uniformities on linear spaces. Firstly, we show that if a base of a fuzzifying uniformity defined over a linear space is translation-invariant, balanced and absorbed, then it generates a linear fuzzifying topology. From this linear fuzzifying topology, we can construct a new linear fuzzifying uniformity (i.e., a fuzzifying uniformity compatible with the linear structure) which is equivalent to the original fuzzifying uniformity. Secondly, the Hausdorff separation and complete boundedness in linear fuzzifying uniformities are investigated. In addition, as an example, the linear fuzzifying uniformity induced by a fuzzy norm is also discussed.
A new uncertain linear regression model based on slope mean
Authors: Wang Shuai , Ning Yufu , Shi Hongmei , Chen Xiumei
Published: April 2021

The least squares estimation can fully consider the given data and minimize the sum of squares of the residuals, and it can solve the linear regression equation of the imprecisely observed data effectively. Based on the least squares estimation and uncertainty theory, we first proposed the slope mean model, which is to calculate the slopes of expected value and each given data, and the average value of these slopes as the slope of the linear regression equation, substituted into the expected value coordinates, and we can get the linear regression equation. Then, we proposed the deviation slope mean model, which is a very good model and the focus of this paper. The idea of the deviation slope mean model is to calculate the slopes of each given data deviating from the regression equation, and take the average value of these slopes as the slope of the regression equation. Substituted into the expected value coordinate, we can get the linear regression equation. The deviation slope mean model can also be extended to multiple linear regression equation, we transform the established equations into matrix equation and use inverse matrix to solve unknown parameters. Finally, we put forward the hybrid model, which is a simplified model based on the combination of the least squares estimation and deviation slope mean model. To illustrate the efficiency of the proposed models, we provide numerical examples and solve the linear regression equations of the imprecisely observed data and the precisely observed data respectively. Through analysis and comparison, the deviation slope mean model has the best fitting effect. Part of the discussion, we are explained and summarized.
A hybrid feature selection algorithm combining ReliefF and Particle swarm optimization for high-dimensional medical data
Authors: Xu Zhaozhao , Shen Derong , Kou Yue , Nie Tiezheng
Published: April 2021

Due to high-dimensional feature and strong correlation of features, the classification accuracy of medical data is not as good enough as expected. feature selection is a common algorithm to solve this problem, and selects effective features by reducing the dimensionality of high-dimensional data. However, traditional feature selection algorithms have the blindness of threshold setting and the search algorithms are liable to fall into a local optimal solution. Based on it, this paper proposes a hybrid feature selection algorithm combining ReliefF and Particle swarm optimization. The algorithm is mainly divided into three parts: Firstly, the ReliefF is used to calculate the feature weight, and the features are ranked by the weight. Then ranking feature is grouped according to the density equalization, where the density of features in each group is the same. Finally, the Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm is used to search the ranking feature groups, and the feature selection is performed according to a new fitness function. Experimental results show that the random forest has the highest classification accuracy on the features selected. More importantly, it has the least number of features. In addition, experimental results on 2 medical datasets show that the average accuracy of random forest reaches 90.20%, which proves that the hybrid algorithm has a certain application value.
Some lattices associated with LM-fuzzy topological spaces
Authors: Vivek S. , Mathew Sunil C.
Published: April 2021

This paper studies the closure and interior operators in LM-fuzzy topological spaces. The algebraic structures associated with various collections of closed sets and open sets are identified. Further, certain lattices formed by these algebraic structures are obtained and some lattice theoretic properties of the same are investigated. Corresponding to every element in M, the study associates a lattice of monoids which is determined by various types of closed sets and open sets.
Towards Automatic and Interpretable Assignments of Patients Presenting with Pain to the Emergency Department
Authors: Hughes J.A. , Brown N.J. , Vu Thanh , Nguyen Anthony
Published: April 2021

Introduction: Pain is the most common symptom that patients present with to the emergency department. It is hard to identify patients who have presented in pain to the emergency department when compliance with structured pain assessment is low. An ability to identify patients presenting in pain allows further investigation of the quality of care provided. Background: Machine and deep learning techniques are commonly used for text analysis in healthcare. Applications such as the classification of diagnosis and unplanned readmissions from textual medical records have previously been described. In other work, conventional and deep-learning techniques have demonstrated high performance in identifying patients presenting to the emergency department in pain. However, these models have lacked interpretability. Methods: This paper proposes the use of machine learning techniques to identify patients who present in pain based upon their initial assessment using interpretable deep learning models. Results: The interpretable deep learning model of pain identification was shown to have more accuracy and precision than other machine and deep learning techniques. This technique has significant application to large datasets for the identification of the quality of care and real-time identification of patients presenting in pain to improve their care.
Development and Implementation of Pacific Wide Telehealth Services in Gastroenterology
Authors: Hair Christopher S. , Perman Mai Ling , Perman Payne , Malani Joji , Sharma Vikash , Rokocakau Aminiasi , Orleanski Dimitri , Kena Jerry , Leavai Folototo , Brostrom Miguel , Higa Christina
Published: April 2021

Gastroenterology, as a sub-speciality in medicine, has been widely developed across the Pacific Nations during the last decade as a result of ‘hub’ training in Suva, Fiji. Professional isolation for trained pacific gastroenterologists has remained an issue due to the high cost of travel, limited in-country workforce, and recently COVID-19 border closures. Whereas Telehealth solutions have been used for decades across many Pacific Island Nations as a means to improve the clinical outcomes in Pacific Island patients, only recently has this technology been cleverly adopted in fostering education and skill development in Pacific gastroenterology. In this paper, we describe the evolution of these various methods and discuss their use and adaptation in various clinical situations. Herein we consider the future of telehealth programs and the potential for positive impact on Pacific Island healthcare.
MindTick: Case Study of a Digital System for Mental Health Clinicians to Monitor and Support Patients Outside Clinics
Authors: Perry Rebecca , Oakey-Neate Lydia , Fouyaxis John , Boyd-Brierley Sue , Wilkinson Megan , Baigent Michael , Bidargaddi Niranjan
Published: April 2021

The current COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the limitations of relying solely on in-person contact for diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of mental health conditions. Mobile health approaches can be used to monitor mental health patients remotely, but they are not properly integrated with existing models of healthcare service delivery. We present findings from a case study of a mobile app enabled cloud-based software program rolled out in a phone based psychological service to enable real-time/temporal monitoring. The program offered patients an app to record measures of symptoms in everyday contexts and provided clinicians with access to an accompanying dashboard to use information from the app to tailor treatments and monitor progress and ultimately facilitate earlier and personalised care decisions. Feedback related to implementation and utility was gathered from clinicians through a focus group conducted two months post-roll-out. Findings identified that the system is valuable and feasible, however implementation issues were identified. These are discussed in order to inform future work in this area to support the delivery of timely and responsive mental health care in the community.
Telepathology by Realtime Screen Sharing Between Japan and Federated States of Micronesia: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Yamashiro Katsushige , Vameau Saimone
Published: April 2021

We have been conducting pathological diagnosis of routine cases in the Federated States of Micronesia by telepathology since 2018, using realtime screen sharing via the Internet with Japan. The number of cases covered in the last three years was 378, and by specimen type, gynecologic specimens were the most common, followed by oral cavity / ENT, skin, and mammary gland. Thirty four out of 60 oral cavity cases were diagnosed as malignant including suspicious. The turnaround time between submission of the specimen and the report of pathological diagnosis was markedly decreased. For the continuous development of global telepathology, it is necessary not only to build a system but also to recruit or train those who perform it.
Climate Forecast and Decision Making in Agriculture
Authors: Fraisse Clyde , Zierden David , Breuer Norman , Jackson, Jr. John , Brown Charles
Published: April 2021

Farmers make decisions on a daily basis that affect their financial returns and overall welfare. The consequences of decisions are often not known with certainty until long after the decisions occur and the outcomes can be better or worse than expected. Often the decisions are made based on some type of forecast, such as price, weather, or climate. This document is ABE 352, one of a series of the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Sciences, University of Florida. Published July 2004.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ae267
Use of Telone II and Temik 15G to Improve Yields and Returns of Cotton Grown in Northwest Florida Fields Infested with Root-Knot Nematodes
Authors: Zimet D. J. , Smith J. L. , Kinloch R. A. , Rich Jimmy R. , Hewitt Timothy D.
Published: April 2021

In Florida, nematicides are the most viable nematode management option because many growers only produce monoculture cotton and the low prices of other agronomic crops in the state make crop rotation expensive. The two primary nematicides used and recommended in Florida are Telone II and Temik 15G (Kinloch and Rich, 2000). This is EDIS document FE 318, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published November 2004.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe318
Abelia x grandiflora
Authors: Gilman Edward F.
Published: April 2021

Glossy abelia is a fine-textured, semi-evergreen, sprawling shrub with 1.5-inch-long, red-tinged leaves arranged along thin, arching, multiple stems (Figure 1). It is a hybrid between A. chinensis and A. uniflora. It stands out from other plants because the leaves retain the reddish foliage all summer long, whereas many plants with reddish leaves lose this coloration later in the summer. Considered to be evergreen in its southern range, glossy abelia will lose 50% of its leaves in colder climates, and the remaining leaves will take on a more pronounced red color. Reaching a height of 6 to 10 feet with a spread of 6 feet, the gently rounded form of glossy abelia is clothed from spring through fall with terminal clusters of delicate pink and white, small, tubular flowers. Multiple stems rise from the ground in a vase shape, spreading apart as they ascend into the foliage. This document is Fact Sheet FPS-001, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: October 1999; reviewed October 2003.

FPS 001/FP001: Abelia x grandiflora: Glossy Abelia (ufl.edu)
Acalypha wilkesiana
Authors: Gilman Edward F.
Published: April 2021

This large, fast-growing evergreen shrub provides a continuous splash of color in the landscape. The bronze red to muted red 4- to 8-inch-long, heart-shaped leaves are available in varying mottled combinations of green, purple, yellow, orange, pink, or white, depending upon cultivar (Figure 1). These colors make copperleaf difficult to blend into the landscape. Two or three shrubs are usually sufficient for specimen or accent plantings. Be careful not to over-plant with copperleaf. Their unusual color attracts attention and they could look gaudy. The dense, much-branched growth habit creates a full shape, but plants occasionally need shaping to maintain a neat appearance. The upright growth of copperleaf can reach 10 to 15 feet in height, making it well-suited to use as an accent in mixed shrubbery borders. Upright and side branches eventually droop and the plant can spread to about 8 feet wide. The unusual, red, fuzzy, catkin-like flowers hang pendulously from leaf axils and are 8 to 12 inches long. It has been used as a hedge or screen planted on 3- to 5-foot centers. This document is Fact Sheet FPS-6, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: October 1999; reviewed October 2003.

FPS 6/FP006: Acalypha amentacea subsp. wilkesiana: Copperleaf (ufl.edu)
Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium'
Authors: Gilman Edward F.
Published: April 2021

Full-moon maple is a small, deciduous tree that reaches 10 to 15 feet in height and width, creating a smooth, rounded canopy (Figure 1). It fits well into the oriental garden due to the exotic silhouette. The deeply divided, soft green leaves have 9 to 11 lobes and are delicately displayed on thin, drooping branches. The cultivar 'Vitifolium' leaves are less divided, providing a coarse texture in the landscape. Leaves take on a beautiful yellow to red coloration in the fall before dropping, making this small, dense plant really stand out in the landscape. Fall color has been described as exceptional. The hanging clusters of showy, purple/red flowers appear in late spring and are followed by the production of winged seeds. The flowers stand out among the maples. This document is FPS 8, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date October 1, 1999. Reviewed October, 2004.

FPS008/FP008: Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium' Vitifolium Fullmoon Maple (ufl.edu)
Fish Nematode Huffmanela spp. (Enoplea: Trichinellida: Trichosomoididae)
Authors: Gillett-Kaufman Jennifer Lynn , Wilson Fauve
Published: April 2021

Huffmanela is a genus of parasitic nematodes in the family Trichosomoididae. Huffmanela species infest only one freshwater fish species and a small number­­ of saltwater fishes. They commonly affect many tissues in particular the swim bladder, gut mucosa, skin, and musculature (Carballo and Navone 2007).https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1276
Cranberry Fruitworm Acrobasis vaccinii Riley (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
Authors: Brown James T. , Gillett-Kaufman Jennifer L.
Published: April 2021

Cranberry fruitworms (Acrobasis vaccinii Riley) are native to North America and have been classified as pests since the introduction of cranberry as an agricultural product (Tomlinson 1960). As larvae, these moths are the primary pest of large fruit cranberries and a significant pest of highbush blueberries (Fitzpatrick 2008).

 

Also published on the Featured Creatures website at http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/FRUIT/MOTHS/Acrobasis_vaccinii.html
Large African Hive Beetle Oplostomus fuligineus (Olivier) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)
Authors: Diedrick Worrel Ashley , Jack Cameron
Published: April 2021

This article is also published on the Featured Creatures website at http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/misc/bees/large_African_hive_beetle.htm
An Mosquito Mansonia titillans (Walker) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae: Culicinae: Mansoniini)
Authors: Rojas-Araya Diana , Mathias Derrick , Burkett-Cadena Nathan
Published: April 2021

Includes: Introduction – Synonymy- Distribution– Description- Life Cycle and Hosts- Medical Importance – Surveillance and Management - Selected References. Also available on the Featured Creatures website at http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/Creatures/AQUATIC/Mansonia_titillans.htm
La Vigilancia de los Viruses Acarreados por Mosquitos
Authors: Rey Jorge R. , Rutledge-Connelly C. Roxanne
Published: April 2021

Existen tres importantes enfermedades acarreadas por mosquitos en Florida: La encefalitis equina oriental, la encefalitis de St. Louis, y la fiebre/encefalitis del Nilo Occidental. Todas estas enfermedades son causadas por viruses que son transmitidos por la picada de mosquitos infectados. Este documento con la identificación: ENY-699S, es uno de una serie de publicaciones del Departamento de Entomología y Nematología, del Servicio de Extensión Cooperativo de la Florida, del Instituto de Alimentos y Ciencias Agrícolas, universidad de la Florida. Publicado por primera vez en agosto, 2004.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in504
Green Lynx Spider, Peucetia viridans (Hentz) (Arachnida: Araneae: Oxyopidae)
Authors: Weems, Jr. Howard V. , Whitcomb W. H.
Published: April 2021

In Florida, the green lynx spider, Peucetia viridans (Hentz), is the spider most often received for identification by Division of Plant Industry entomologists. It is a conspicuous, large, bright green spider found on many kinds of shrublike plants throughout the southern United States and is the largest North American lynx spider. Although it is common throughout Florida and aggressively attacks its insect prey, it very seldom bites humans. While its bite is of little concern to humans, the green lynx spider is of interest because of its potential use in agricultural pest management. This document is EENY-249 (originally published as DPI Entomology Circular 181), one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published: November, 2001.

EENY249/IN521: Green Lynx Spider, Peucetia viridans (Hentz) (Arachnida: Araneae: Oxyopidae) (ufl.edu)