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Interactive relationship between China’s industrial structure and human resources employment structure
Authors: Cui Lijuan , Medvid Viktoriia
Published: February 2022

This study aims to understand the relationship between China’s industrial structure and human resources employment structure. This paper reviewed the relevant data from the China Statistical Yearbook, China Population and Employment Statistical Yearbook between 2010 and 2019 and quantitatively analyzed the interrelationship between the two using the CORREL function, employment elasticity coefficient, and employment structure deviation coefficient. Results indicate that the two have a strong correlation, but the coordination is poor; from the perspective of stimulating economic effect on employment, the total employment elasticity coefficient of the three industries is primarily positive, but the absolute value is close to 0. The synchronous inspiring effect of economic growth of various industries on employment is not apparent. In terms of equilibrium, the degree of structural deviation of the primary industry fluctuated between –0.70 and –0.75 each year, and the degree of structural deviation of the secondary industry has always hovered around 0.4. Although the degree of structural deviation of the tertiary industry was stable overall, mainly in some years, the deviation coefficient was still higher than 0.2, and the degree of imbalance between the economic development of various industries and the employment structure is more severe.
Evaluation and prediction of water resources carrying capacity in Jiangsu Province, China
Authors: Yan Bing , Xu Yi
Published: February 2022

Water resources carrying capacity (WRCC) is an important component of the carrying capacity of regional natural resources. It is a restrictive index indicating whether a region can support the coordinated development of its population, economy, and environment. In order to solve the problem that WRCC varies with the supporting capacity of, load on, and capacity for regulation of the water resources, this study establishes the relationship between WRCC and the level of socio-economic development (carrying level) and then develops a WRCC evaluation model by analyzing the connotations, characteristics and influencing factors of WRCC. The model is applied to calculate the population and economic scales supportable by water resources in Jiangsu Province under different carrying levels. Predictions are made of the effects of varying water consumption quotas and the industrial structure so as to explore methods of regulating and controlling WRCC in the region. The evaluation, prediction, and control results provide an important reference for the rational allocation of water resources in Jiangsu Province so as to further improve the regional WRCC and achieve sustainable development of regional water resources. The regional WRCC evaluation model has strong applicability and good application effects.
Exploring water-level fluctuation amplitude in an approach channel under the regulation of a dual cascade hydro-plant in the dry season
Authors: Wan Zhiyong , Li Yun , An Jianfeng , Wang Xiaogang , Cheng Long , Liao Yipeng
Published: February 2022

Water-level fluctuation is a crucially important hydraulic factor to meet the safety of ship navigation. Due to the uncertainty and evolution of the maximum amplitude of water-level variation in the approach channel, the river reach between two dams located along the Yangtze River in China is selected as a study area and the impact of various operating conditions of the cascade hydro-plant on the maximum amplitude of water-level variation at typical sites is revealed combining the orthogonal test method and a hydrodynamic model. In addition, the critical threshold for the water-level variation at the lower lock head of the ship lift is explored using maximum entropy method. Results demonstrate that flow variation and regulation time are the most prominent factors affecting water-level fluctuation at the lower lock head of the ship lift, and the existing standard (0.5 m within 1 h and 0.3 m within 30 min) for controlling the maximum variation in water level at the lower lock head of the ship lift is reasonable and more safety oriented. This study provides a novel perspective to understand the response of water-level fluctuation to the stochasticity of operating conditions for the cascade hydropower stations.
FUNCIONALIDADE DAS HABITAÇÕES DO PROGRAMA MINHA CASA MINHA VIDA NA REGIÃO METROPOLITANA DE ARACAJU
Authors: Porangaba Alexsandro Tenório , Silva Thayna de Oliveira
Published: February 2022

Este trabalho teve como objetivo analisar a funcionalidade das habitações multifamiliares do Programa Minha Casa Minha Vida (PMCMV) edificadas na Região Metropolitana de Aracaju para as famílias com renda mensal bruta de até R$ 1.800,00 por meio da aplicação do método de análise geométrico/funcional. Partindo-se da hipótese de que a qualidade funcional das habitações de interesse social edificadas por programas habitacionais brasileiros é sacrificada em favor da busca por rentabilidade e barateamento do custo de construção, buscou-se investigar se os usuários das habitações construídas pelo PMCMV receberam moradias com problemas dimensionais que afetem a realização das atividades domésticas, bem como se todas as especificações técnicas de projeto e construção exigidas pelos normativos do programa foram atendidas pelos projetistas e construtores. Os resultados apontam que a maioria dos usuários do PMCMV receberam unidades bem dimensionadas e funcionais, mas outros adquiriram imóveis com problemas em alguns cômodos que afetam ou limitam a realização de determinadas atividades domésticas, especialmente na cozinha, quarto de solteiro e banheiro. O que foi observado nas análises é que boa parte dos problemas funcionais são frutos de duas perspectivas: entendimento de que as recomendações técnicas mínimas de projeto e construção são recomendações máximas, ou seja, não há necessidade de incorporar espaços para nenhuma atividade ou móvel extra; desconsideração ou infração das especificações técnicas mínima exigidas pelos normativos do programa.
The Most Recent Discoveries in Heterocyclic Nanoformulations for Targeted Anticancer Therapy
Authors: Bhattacharya Sankha , Patel Rajat , Joshi Aalind
Published: February 2022

Every day, new cases of cancer patients whose recovery is delayed by multidrug resistance and chemotherapy side effects are identified, which severely limit treatment options. One of the most recent advances in nanotechnology is the effective usage of nanotechnology as drug carriers for cancer therapy. As a consequence, heterocyclic nanocarriers were put into practice to see whether they could have a better cure with positive results. The potential of a therapeutic agent to meet its desired goal is vital to its success in treating any disease. Heterocyclic moieties are molecules that have a wide variety of chemically therapeutic functions as well as a significant biological activity profile. Heterocyclic nanoformulations play an important role in cell physiology and as possible arbitrators for typical biological reactions, making them valuable in cancer research. As a result, experts are working with heterocyclic nanoformulation to discover alternative approaches to treat cancer. Due to their unique physicochemical properties, heterocyclic compounds are real cornerstones in medicinal chemistry and promising compounds for the future drug delivery system. This review briefly explores the therapeutic relevance of heterocyclic compounds in cancer treatment, various nanoformulation, and actively describes heterocyclic magnetic nano catalysts and heterocyclic moiety, as well as their mode of action, which have favorable anti-cancer effects.
Student Nurses Attitudes Towards Using Social Media to Raise the Awareness of their Community about the COVID-19 Pandemic in Jordan
Authors: Al-Shdayfat Noha , Alnatour Ahlam , Alhusban Raya , Yehia Dalal , Al-shanableh Najah M , Alsaraireh Arwa , M. Alkhawaldeh Ja’far
Published: February 2022

Aims:

The current study investigates the student nurses' attitudes and opinions towards their health promotion role during the COVID-19 pandemic using social media.

Background:

Social media and networking have become the most secure modes of communication among health care providers and their clients during the COVID-19 pandemic all over the world. However, it is the primary means of disseminating health information about disease prevention and control.

Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted on 296 student nurses aged 19-49 enrolled at twelve Jordanian universities (6 public and six private) in Jordan. The research team developed the self-administered questionnaire to explore the student nurses' attitudes towards their health promotion role during the COVID-19 pandemic using social media and the Internet.

Results:

Findings revealed that the student nurses had positive attitudes towards their health promotion role during the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of student nurses are using social media to raise the awareness of their community about COVID-19 prevention.

Conclusion:

The current research findings provide baseline data on the student nurses' attitudes about the proper utilization of social media to enhance their community health about COVID-19. Given the student nurses' positive attitudes about their role in COVID-19 health promotion, we strongly recommend that they be provided with the necessary knowledge and skills to demonstrate effective health education.
image construction of the City Yiwu in overseas media
Authors: Lu Gaoqiang , Chen Jiajun , Zhang Liu
Published: February 2022

Every year, hundreds of thousands of businessmen from all over the world flood into Yiwu, a small commodity town known as “The world's largest small commodity trading market.” As Yiwu’s slogan says, “ Buy from the world, and sell to the world.” This small town has been influencing the world using its own style. This paper extracted 1413 sentences from the Now Corpus using the keyword "Yiwu." We divided data into two time periods: 2010-2015 and 2016-2021, and made an in-depth analysis of Yiwu's overseas image with the change of timeline. The research results showed that with the gradual maturity of projects such as "China-Europe Freight Train" and "Yiwu Fair," Yiwu's oversea image has become more positive during these 12 years. Moreover, Yiwu has gradually become a modern city integrating with the world instead of a world-famous “Christmas factory." Importantly, residents of Yiwu have been influencing the world with their unique wisdom.
KUALITAS INSTRUMEN PENILAIAN HASIL BELAJAR SUMATIF SENI RUPA DI SMP KABUPATEN SLEMAN
Authors: Prihadi Bambang , Wulandari Dwi , Retnowati Trie Hartiti
Published: February 2022

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif untuk menjelaskan pelaksanaan dan kualitas instrumen penilaian sumatif oleh satuan pendidikan yang berfokus pada penilaian aspek kognitif. Sampel dipilih melalui teknik random sampling. Data penelitian adalah data pelaksanaan dan instrumen penilaian hasil belajar sumatif mata pelajaran Seni Budaya aspek Seni Rupa di SMP Kabupaten Sleman berupa tes objektif dari kegiatan Penilaian Tengah Semester (PTS), Penilaian Akhir Semester (PAS) dan Penilaian Akhir Tahun (PAT) pada tahun 2019-2020. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan analisis statistika deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan penilaian sumatif dilaksanakan oleh para guru Seni Budaya sesuai dengan acuan-acuan pelaksanaan Kurikulum 2013 yang disesuaikan dengan kebijakan sekolah. Instrumen utama penilaian sumatif tersebut berupa soal pilihan ganda dengan empat pilihan jawaban. Secara umum kualitas soal tersebut sangat baik dari segi materi, konstruksi, dan bahasa. Dari segi tingkat kesukaran, secara umum instrumen penilaian tersebut masih didominasi soal dengan tingkat kesukaran mudah dan sedang dan dari segi tingkat pengetahuan masih didominasi soal dalam kategori tingkat ingatan dan pemahaman dan belum mencakup soal untuk kategori high order thinking skill. Kata Kunci: kualitas instrumen, penilaian sumatif, seni rupa, SMP kabupaten Sleman  THE QUALITY OF INSTRUMENTS OF ART LEARNING SUMATIVE ASSESSMENT IN SLEMAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS Abstract        This research is a quantitative descriptive study to explain the implementation and quality of summative assessment instruments by educational units that focus on assessing cognitive aspects. The sample was selected by random sampling technique. The research data is the implementation and the assessment instruments for summative learning outcomes in the arts and cultural subject focusing on art aspect in junior high schools of Sleman Regency in the form of objective tests of Mid-Semester Assessment (PTS), Final Semester Assessment (PAS) and Year-End Assessment (PAT) in 2019 -2020. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis. The results showed that Cultural Arts teachers carried out the implementation of summative assessment in accordance with the guidelines for implementing the 2013 Curriculum, which was adjusted to school. The main instrument for summative assessment is multiple-choice questions with four answer choices. In general, the quality of the questions was very good in terms of material, construction, and language. In terms of the level of difficulty, in general, the assessment instrument is still dominated by questions with easy and moderate difficulty levels, and very little covers difficult questions. In terms of the level of knowledge, it is still dominated by questions in the category of memory and understanding levels. It does not include questions for the high-order thinking skill category. Keywords: instrument quality, summative assessment, art learning.
ANALISIS MOTIF BATIK MALUKU DALAM MEMBANGUN PENDIDIKAN MULTIKULTURAL
Authors: Candra Iga Ayu Intan
Published: February 2022

Batik Maluku merupakan perwujudan kebudayaan masyarakat Maluku melaui seni kriya tekstil. Penelitian ini mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis sejarah historis maupun filosofis dalam motif batik Maluku. Motif batik Maluku dianalisis atas dasar nilai-nilai beserta makna di dalamnya dan integrasinya dalam pendidikan multikultural. Motif dalam batik Maluku diantaranya adalah motif Pala Cengkeh, Kakehan, Tifa, Parang Salawaku dan Pattimura. Analisis terhadap motif batik Maluku dapat diaplikasikan dalam pembelajaran Seni Budaya pada materi Seni Rupa yaitu pembelajaran motif dan ragam hias. Tujuan pembelajaran Seni Budaya selaras dengan tujuan pendidikan multikultural karena seni adalah bagian dari budaya. Maka nilai-nilai yang mendukung terbangunnya pendidikan multikultural melalui batik Maluku adalah nilai kesadaran identitas diri, menghormati dan menghargai orang lain, menjunjung keberagaman dan menjaga solidaritas. Kata Kunci : batik, Maluku, pendidikan, multikultural MOTIF ANALYSIS OF MOLUCCAN BATIK IN BUILDING MULTICULTURAL EDUCATIONAbstractMaluku Batik is a textile craft that embodies the Maluku people’s culture. This study discusses and analyzes the historical and philosophical contexts in which Maluku batik themes originated. The themes are examined in terms of their inherent values and meanings and their integration into multicultural education. Clove Nutmeg, Kakehan, Tifa, Salawaku, and Pattimura are among the motifs. Analyses of Moluccan batik motifs can be used to teach art and culture through the study of Fine Arts materials, namely motifs and decorations. Studying arts and culture aims to advance intercultural education’s goals, as art is a component of culture. Thus, the ideals underpinning the formation of intercultural education through Moluccan batik are self-awareness, respect for oneself and others, appreciation for diversity, and solidarity. Keywords: batik, Moluccan, education, multicultural
PROSES PRODUKSI AUDIO PADA KONSER VIRTUAL "COLORCHESTRA" BATAVIA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA MENGGUNAKAN SOFTWARE DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION LOGIC PRO
Authors: Andriyanto R. M. Aditya
Published: February 2022

Pandemi Covid-19 menyebabkan munculnya konsep pertunjukan konser musik secara virtual sebagai alternatif penyajian karya seni musik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui proses produksi audio hasil rekam karya pada Konser Virtual "Colorchestra" Batavia Chamber Orchestra menggunakan software Digital Audio Workstation Logic Pro. Selain itu, penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menambah wawasan pendidik dan peserta didik (mahasiswa) mengenai penciptaan karya mengunakan software DAW sebagai kecakapan digital literasi pendidikan musik abad-21. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan eksploratif studi dokumentasi. Pada konser virtual "Colorchestra", audio dan video sudah diproduksi sebelum penayangannya. Tahapan produksi audio yang dilakukan diantaranya proses rekam audio, editing audio, mixing dan mastering yang dilakukan pada DAW Logic Pro. Proses rekam audio dilakukan pemain secara satu-persatu, kemudian digabungkan dan diedit pada DAW. Pada proses mixing dan mastering, audio digarap sesuai dengan interpretasi conductor terhadap karya melalui pengolahan estetis frekuensi, dinamika dan panorama menggunakan DAW dari masing-masing track instrumen. Hasil akhir audio selanjutnya digabungkan dengan produksi video untuk kemudian ditayangkan menjadi konser virtual "Colorchestra" Batavia Chamber Orchestra.Kata Kunci: Penciptaan Karya Musik, Konser Virtual, Digital Audio Workstation. AbstractThe Covid-19 Pandemic leads to virtual music concerts as an alternative for music performance. This study aims to understand the audio production process in Virtual Concert "Colourchestra" Batavia Chamber Orchestra using software Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Logic Pro. This study will give more knowledge about producing music using DAW software as digital skills literacy in 21st-century music education. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with an explorative approach and documentation study. For the virtual concert "Colourchestra", audio and video were pre-recorded before the premiere broadcast. The audio production process consists of recording, editing, mixing, and mastering using DAW Logic Pro. The audio recording session was done one by one before it was combined and edited. The mixing and Mastering process was done by the BCO conductor based on his interpretation of the song through the settings of frequency esthetic, dynamics, and panorama using DAW from each instrument track. The final audio was then combined with the video that was taken and edited separately. Then it is played in the premiere broadcast of Virtual "Colourchestra" Batavia Chamber Orchestra. Keywords: Music Production, Virtual Concert, Digital Audio Workstation.
Age-Related Differences in the Perception of Emotion in Emotional Speech: The Effects of Semantics and Prosody
Authors: Kim Damee , Sim Hyun-Sub , Lee Youngmee
Published: February 2022

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the age-related differences in the perception of emotion in speech, focusing on the effects of semantics and prosody.Methods: Thirty-two young adults and 32 elderly adults participated in this study. We implemented the test for rating of emotions in speech. The participants were presented with spoken sentences, which consisted of four emotional categories (anger, sadness, happiness, and neutral) in terms of prosody and semantics. In the general rating tasks, the participants were asked to listen to the sentences and rated the degree of the speaker’s emotions. In the attention rating tasks, the participants were asked to focus on only one cue (prosody and semantics) and to rate how much they agree with the speaker’s emotion.Results: The young group scored significantly higher than the elderly group on the general rating tasks and attention rating tasks. The elderly group scored higher on the semantic tasks than on the prosodic tasks, while the young group scored similarly on the semantic and prosodic tasks.Conclusion: The elderly adults have lower abilities to perceive emotion in speech than the young adults. They have difficulty in using the prosodic cues of emotional speech. In addition, the elderly adults try to use the semantic cues of emotional speech in order to compensate for their poor abilities to process the prosodic cues.
Examining Diurnal Differences in Multidisciplinary Care Teams at a Pediatric Trauma Center Using Electronic Health Record Data: Social Network Analysis
Authors: Durojaiye Ashimiyu , Fackler James , McGeorge Nicolette , Webster Kristen , Kharrazi Hadi , Gurses Ayse
Published: February 2022

Background

The care of pediatric trauma patients is delivered by multidisciplinary care teams with high fluidity that may vary in composition and organization depending on the time of day.

Objective

This study aims to identify and describe diurnal variations in multidisciplinary care teams taking care of pediatric trauma patients using social network analysis on electronic health record (EHR) data.

Methods

Metadata of clinical activities were extracted from the EHR and processed into an event log, which was divided into 6 different event logs based on shift (day or night) and location (emergency department, pediatric intensive care unit, and floor). Social networks were constructed from each event log by creating an edge among the functional roles captured within a similar time interval during a shift. Overlapping communities were identified from the social networks. Day and night network structures for each care location were compared and validated via comparison with secondary analysis of qualitatively derived care team data, obtained through semistructured interviews; and member-checking interviews with clinicians.

Results

There were 413 encounters in the 1-year study period, with 65.9% (272/413) and 34.1% (141/413) beginning during day and night shifts, respectively. A single community was identified at all locations during the day and in the pediatric intensive care unit at night, whereas multiple communities corresponding to individual specialty services were identified in the emergency department and on the floor at night. Members of the trauma service belonged to all communities, suggesting that they were responsible for care coordination. Health care professionals found the networks to be largely accurate representations of the composition of the care teams and the interactions among them.

Conclusions

Social network analysis was successfully used on EHR data to identify and describe diurnal differences in the composition and organization of multidisciplinary care teams at a pediatric trauma center.
Evaluation of the Nutrition Surveillance System, Sana’a City, Yemen, 2021: Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Alturki Sumia Abbas , Al-Mahdi Abdulfattah , Al-Sharafy Nosiba , Ghaleb Yasser
Published: February 2022

Background

Malnutrition remains one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality among children in low- and middle-income countries. It is one of the important problems that showed an increasing incidence in Yemen. The Nutrition Surveillance System started in 2018 as a pilot in five governorates to ensure that difficulties of public health importance are monitored efficiently.

Objective

This study aims to assess its usefulness and the performance of the system attributes, and to identify strengths and weaknesses to make recommendations for improvement.

Methods

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated guidelines for the evaluation of public health surveillance were used to evaluate the Nutrition Surveillance System in Sana’a City. Qualitative and quantitative attributes were measured through desk review and in-depth interviews with stakeholders from different levels by using a semistructured questionnaire for collected data. The percent mean of total scores was used for the final rank of the performance as very poor (<40%), poor (40%<60%), average (60%<80%), good (80%<90%), and excellent (≥90%). Epi Info version 7.2 was used for data entry and analysis.

Results

The Nutrition Surveillance System was found to be useful and flexible, with overall scores of 100% and 80%, respectively, and the overall system performance was average (76%). The highest attribute score was 83% for simplicity, and the lowest score was 67% for stability. Simplicity and acceptability at the governorate and district levels were good, but at the health facilities level, they were average. Timeliness of report and completeness of forms and data were 100% and 95%, respectively. The main strength of the Nutrition Surveillance System was continuous expansion in opening new health facilities and that the quality of data was strong with updated databases.

Conclusions

The Nutrition Surveillance System in Sana’a City was found to be useful and met its main objective. Overall levels of system performance were average. Regular training for health staff at the health facilities and gradual replacement of donors with government funds are recommended.
Evaluation of the Acute Flaccid Paralysis Surveillance System From 2016 to 2020: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Abu Failat Suhaib , Qasem Nabil , Asad Majed , Iblan Ibrahim , Aqel Ashraf
Published: February 2022

Background

Acute flaccid paralysis surveillance played a major role in the global eradication of polio. The World Health Organization adopted this method to monitor the progress toward poliomyelitis eradication. The Expanded Program of Immunization in Jordan has routinely collected acute flaccid paralysis data since 1999, which then attained a polio-free certification. Yet, because of wars in neighboring countries such as Syria and Iraq, there is a risk of polio outbreaks occurring.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the acute flaccid paralysis surveillance system in Jordan from 2016 to 2020 and identify areas for improvement.

Methods

This was a retrospective descriptive study that used data from the acute flaccid paralysis surveillance system in Jordan between January 2016 and December 2020. The World Health Organization standard indicators were used to evaluate the performance of the surveillance system.

Results

A total of 483 cases of nonpolio acute flaccid paralysis were reported. Most of them (n=478, 99%) were younger than 15 years, and among those, 55.6% were younger than 5 years, and 58% were male. At the national level, the surveillance achieved all the World Health Organization indicators throughout the evaluating period, except for two indicators: the proportion of stool specimens from which nonpolio enterovirus was isolated in 2016 and 2017, and the nonpolio acute flaccid paralysis detection rate per 100,000 of the population younger than 15 years in 2020. At a subnational level (governorates level), the proportion of stool specimens from which nonpolio enterovirus was isolated, as an indicator, was not achieved most of the time. This was frequently observed in each of all evaluation years of 2016 to 2020. Moreover, most indicators were not achieved at the governorate level in 2020.

Conclusions

There are some gaps that need improvement in the acute flaccid paralysis surveillance system in Jordan, especially at the governorate level. The lower performance during 2020 could have been caused by the COVID-19 crisis and the lockdown during the pandemic. Similar challenges are possible in the future and proper preparation is required.
Descriptive Epidemiology of Acute Flaccid Paralysis Cases in Afghanistan, 2015-2018
Authors: Nishat Homeira , Saeed Khwaja Mir Islam
Published: February 2022

Background

Polio is on the verge of eradication, while Afghanistan and Pakistan are the only endemic countries remaining where polio is still prevalent. Surveillance for acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) is one of the four cornerstone strategies of the Polio Eradication Initiative.

Objective

This study aims to describe the epidemiology of AFP cases in terms of time, place, and person.

Methods

It is a descriptive study whereby we analyzed the secondary data reported by AFP surveillance in Afghanistan. We accessed and used line lists from 2015 to 2018 to describe the epidemiological status of AFP cases in the country. With the use of Epi Info 7 and Microsoft Excel, we calculated descriptive measures, including frequencies, mean, median, SD, generated proportions, tables, and graphs.

Results

Overall, 11,513 cases were reported in the last 4 years (2015-2018) by AFP surveillance at the Ministry of Public Health. The majority of the cases (29%) were reported in 2018, while 2088 (18%) cases were reported in 2015. The trend of oral polio vaccination has increased from 2015 to 2018 (57%, 64%, 63%, and 68%, respectively). Most of the cases were reported from southern and western regions, and 57% were male cases. The highest (38%) proportions of cases were in those less than 30 months in age. Guillain-Barre syndrome was 38% of all categories. The samples were collected using appropriate procedures. However, the numbers of confirmed cases increased from 13 in 2016 to 14 in 2017, 20 in 2018, and 22 in 2019.

Conclusions

The AFP surveillance system is well established in the country. Nevertheless, with the increase in the trend of oral polio vaccine coverage, there is also an increase in the number of confirmed polio cases. Hence, the system should be sustained, and strategies should be strengthened to focus on the southern region as being the main engine of polio in the country.
Effectiveness of Mobile Phone and Web-Based Interventions for Diabetes and Obesity Among African American and Hispanic Adults in the United States: Systematic Review (Preprint)
Authors: Enyioha Chineme , Hall Matthew , Voisin Christiane , Jonas Daniel
Published: February 2022

BACKGROUND

Mobile health (mHealth) and web-based technological advances allow for new approaches to deliver behavioral interventions for chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes. African American and Hispanic adults experience a disproportionate burden of major chronic diseases.

OBJECTIVE

This paper reviews the evidence for mHealth and web-based interventions for diabetes and obesity in African American and Hispanic adults.

METHODS

Literature searches of PubMed/Medline, The Cochrane Library, EMBASE, CINAHL Plus, Global Health, Scopus, and Library & Information Science Source were conducted for relevant English-language articles. Articles identified through searches were reviewed by 2 investigators and, if they met the inclusion criteria, were extracted and assessed for risk of bias. Findings were summarized in tabular and narrative format. The overall strength of the evidence was assessed as high, moderate, low, or insufficient on the basis of risk of bias, consistency of findings, directness, precision, and other limitations.

RESULTS

Searches yielded 2358 electronic publications, 196 reports were found to be eligible for inclusion, and 7 studies met the eligibility criteria. All 7 included studies were randomized control trials. Five studies evaluated the effectiveness of an mHealth intervention for weight loss, including one that evaluated the effectiveness for diabetes and two studies focused on diabetes. Of all the studies that focused on weight loss, 3 reported significant differences in weight loss in participants in the intervention group compared with those in the usual care group. Although all studies on diabetes control showed greater improvement in glycemic control for the intervention group compared to that in the control group, only one study showed a significant difference between the 2 groups.

CONCLUSIONS

This analysis indicates that there are few published studies that assessed mHealth interventions among minority populations and focused on weight or diabetes. Although the overall strength of evidence was low for diabetes control, it was moderate for weight loss, and our findings suggest that mHealth and web-based interventions may provide a promising approach for interventions among African American and Hispanic adults who have obesity or diabetes.
Approaches to Determine and Manage Sexual Consent Abilities for People With Cognitive Disabilities: Systematic Review (Preprint)
Authors: Esmail Shaniff , Concannon Brendan
Published: February 2022

BACKGROUND

This review focused on how sexual consent ability was determined, managed, and enhanced in people with cognitive disabilities, with the aim of better understanding the recurring themes influencing the design and implementation of these approaches. If a person’s consensual ability becomes compromised, owing to either an early or late-onset cognitive disability, the formal systems involved must establish plans to balance the individual’s rights and restrictions on sexual expression. This review identified these plans, focusing on how they promoted the intimacy rights of the individual.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to identify approaches that determine sexual consent ability in people with cognitive disabilities, identify the means of managing and enhancing sexual consent ability in people with cognitive disabilities, and note the recurring themes that influence how these approaches and management systems are designed and implemented.

METHODS

A systematic literature review was performed using EBSCOhost (Social Gerontology, CINAHL Plus, MEDLINE, and SocINDEX), Embase, PsyInfo, and Scopus to locate reports on terms expanded on sexual consent and cognitive disability.

RESULTS

In all, 47 articles were identified, featuring assessment practices, legal case studies, and clinical standards for managing sexual consent capacity in people with cognitive disabilities. A total of 8 studies (5/8, 63% qualitative and 3/8, 38% quantitative) were included out of the 47 articles identified. Approaches for determining sexual consent included functional capacity and person-centered, integrated, and contextual approaches. Management of sexual consent ability included education, attitude, and advanced directives and support networks. The recurring themes that influenced these approaches included the 3 legal criteria of consent, American Bar Association and American Psychological Association Model, Lichtenberg and Strzepek Instrument, Ames and Samowitz Instrument, Lyden approach, Mental Capacity Act of 2005, and Vancouver Coastal Health Authority of 2009.

CONCLUSIONS

Determining sexual consent takes a holistic approach, with individuals judged in terms of their adaptive abilities, capacities, and human rights. The attitudes of those using this holistic approach need to be balanced; otherwise, the sexual rights of assessed people could be moved either in favor or against them. The ideal outcome, after person-centered considerations of those living with cognitive disabilities includes the people themselves being involved in the process of personalizing these approaches used to facilitate healthy intimate relationships.
Role of Rapid Response Teams in Response to Outbreaks in Yemen, 2020: Descriptive Study (Preprint)
Authors: Qaserah Abdulqawi , Anam Labiba , Alyosfi Reema
Published: February 2022

BACKGROUND

Yemen has been increasingly reporting public health emergencies (eg, cholera). The Ministry of Public Health and Population (MoPH&P) has put in place the Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) mechanism from the national to district level to investigate and initiate the response to public health emergencies. An RRT is a technical, multidisciplinary team that is readily available for quick mobilization and deployment in case of emergencies.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this analysis was to summarize the role of RRTs in response to outbreaks in Yemen during 2020.

METHODS

Data were obtained from the electronic Diseases Early Warning System (eDEWS) in Excel format covering the period from January to December 2020, including governorates, diseases, and other variables. Data were cleaned and analyzed using Excel 2013. Qualitative data are summarized as percentages. Data are presented using tables, graphs, and maps.

RESULTS

A total of 39,451 field descents were performed. Nearly half of the activities (n=18,565, 47.06%) were for outbreak investigation of various infectious diseases, including cholera (n=9030), severe acute respiratory infection (n=1949), diphtheria (n=1532), measles (n=1328), malaria (n=1012), dengue fever (n=1008), pertussis (n=803), mumps (n=676), chickenpox (n=583), acute flaccid paralysis (n=482), and meningitis (n=162). Approximately 1747 (4.43%) supervision visits were implemented. Regarding health education, 19,139 (48.51%) health education sessions were executed, with 3419 (17.86%) performed at health facilities and 15,720 (82.14%) performed outside health facilities (eg, schools and outdoors). A total of 559,805 people attended the health education sessions.

CONCLUSIONS

RRTs support the MoPH&P in reducing or “slowing down” disease transmission as quickly as possible through various activities such as outbreak investigations and health education. Therefore, there is a strong need to continue supporting the RRTs financially and logistically by donors. In addition, governmental financial support to the RRTs is highly recommended to ensure the sustainability of the program.
Factors associated with medical students’ choice of psychiatry as future specialty: a cross-sectional study [Letter] (Preprint)
Authors: Hussain Zain , Ng Nathan
Published: February 2022

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We read with great interest the article by Kerebih et al1 regarding factors associated with medical students’ choice of psychiatry as a specialty. In this piece, we provide our viewpoints on the study’s methodology and conclusions. In conclusion, we believe the study successfully identified some key modifiable factors affecting medical students’ decision on psychiatry as a specialty in Ethiopia. These findings are of relevance to the rest of sub Saharan Africa, and to an extent worldwide, due to shared challenges.
Hacia la integración de la variación gramatical en los cursos y manuales de español como lengua segunda y extranjera
Authors: Potvin Cynthia
Published: February 2022

Frente a la gran cantidad de variedades del español (Lipski, 2012), una preocupación del profesorado de español como lengua segunda y extranjera (L2/LE) es la de determinar qué variedad enseñar (Blake y Zyzik, 2016). En este artículo, intentaremos encontrar una solución a este problema centrándonos en la variación gramatical del español hispanoamericano. Para ello, expondremos la problemática, el marco teórico y los objetivos de nuestro estudio. Concretamente, revisaremos el contenido gramatical del Plan curricular del Instituto Cervantes (2007) (PCIC). Seguiremos comparando el contenido gramatical del PCIC (Instituto Cervantes, 2007) y el del Catálogo de voces hispánicas (Centro Virtual Cervantes, 1997-2018) para después dedicarnos al análisis del componente gramatical del español mexicano e hispanoamericano presente en los manuales Aula Latina 1, 2 y 3 (Arévalo et al., 2004, 2005, 2006). En seguida identificaremos el contenido gramatical de las variedades de español que consideramos necesario integrar en los cursos y manuales de español L2/LE para que el aprendiente esté frente a una lengua auténtica. Terminaremos adoptando una clasificación pedagógica útil a la hora de integrar las variedades del español hispanoamericano en los cursos y manuales de español L2/LE. En este artículo también se resaltará la pertinencia del Modelo de enseñanza-aprendizaje del español lengua segunda o extranjera global en el que se desarrolla una clasificación pedagógica de las variedades hispanoamericanas (Potvin, 2021).
La democracia en problemas: conflicto social y capacidad de respuesta del gobierno en Chile
Authors: Franco Murillo Ana Gabriela , Reveles Vázquez Francisco
Published: February 2022

El objetivo del texto es destacar los principales conflictos sociales que enfrentaron los gobier-nos de Chile del periodo 2014-2020 con la idea, por un lado, de encontrar la orientación de la acción social a favor de demandas específicas y de carácter político; y por otro, la capacidad de respuesta de los gobernantes. Los autores centraron su estudio en las movilizaciones estu-diantiles y feministas y en los gobiernos de Michel Bachelet y Sebastián Piñera. Su propuesta es revisar la interacción entre gobernantes y gobernados, teniendo presente tanto las demandas sociales como las respuestas gubernamentales, todo ello inscrito en un enfoque teórico de la calidad de la democracia
Agriculture Cyber Physical System for Crop Recommendation
Authors: Khairnar Mr. Darshan
Published: February 2022

Abstract: Agriculture plays a significant role in the Indian economy. Agriculture employs more than 60% of India's population, and agriculture generates one-third of the country's revenue. As a result, it plays a vital part in the country's development. A variety of agricultural difficulties continue to hamper the country's progress. Choosing modern agriculture that integrates modern styles could be one solution to these issues. As a result, Agriculture Cyber Physical Systems, which combine IoT with other technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, can make agriculture smarter. The Agriculture Cyber Physical System can help in increasing crop yields, reducing water waste, and reducing fertilizers overuse, among other things. This study is different in that it measures variety of aspects of the agricultural field that have a direct impact on crop choices. Second, it sends this information to a server, which then uses it to forecast farm-ready yields. Keywords: Agriculture Cyber Physical System, IOT, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning., etc.
A Review on Arduino Based Color Sorting Machine
Authors: Borkar Harshita
Published: February 2022

Abstract: In this digital world, color processing in different industries gives us more leverage to solve the consistency problem of continuous manual sorting. This document will be a new approach to continuously detect and classify objects and keep them in a specific place. Color processing attracts a lot of attention since the help of modern technology leads to the possibility of expanding the scope of its application in various areas. The Arduino Nano microcontroller, TCS3200 colour sensor, servo motor, and other electronic components are used to study, develop, and build a colour sorter. This work involves sensors that detect the color of the object and send the signal to the Arduino. The microcontroller sends a signal to the circuitry that drives the various motors to activate the object and place it in the specified location. Based on the detection, everything moves to the specified position releases the object, and returns to the original position. The system is able to quickly classify the object based on its color at the respective color station. Sorting objects is an essentially mechanical process that requires difficult work. The chronically manual layout leads to consistency problems. Above all, machines can do boring tasks that humans are superior to. Worker burnout in sequential production structures can lead to reduced execution and purpose issues in maintaining the object. Recognize the color of the article but in no way a machine. In this article, a compact registration near the arrangement of items based on color was implemented using the TCS3200 color sensor with servo motors in conjunction with Arduino Nano. Keywords: Automation TCS3200, Arduino Nano, Servo Motor.
Permafrost Data Systems: RCOP 2021 Data Workshop Report
Authors: Brown Nicholas , Macdonell Hannah , Stewart-Jones Emilie , Gruber Stephan
Published: February 2022

NSERC PermafrostNet hosted a data systems workshop at the 2021 Regional Conference on Permafrost, held online in October 2021. The workshop featured invited speakers Ashley Rudy from the Northwest Territories Geological Survey and Jeanette Nötzli from the Swiss Permafrost Monitoring Network (PERMOS). Attendees participated in breakout rooms and plenary discussion to identify current problems and limitations with permafrost data systems and to recommend how efforts can be better connected or coordinated. The final report summarizes the conclusions and provides a record of the interactions and discussions that occurred. The workshop follows the 2020 Permafrost Data Workshop, which highlighted the importance of a community of practice and ongoing communication to improve the interoperability of permafrost data. In addition to the concrete objectives of identifying challenges and recommendations, the 2021 workshop was a way for members of the permafrost community to share ideas, and to cross-pollinate knowledge between sectors and disciplines of permafrost science.
PENGARUH ROA, DER, CR, INFLASI DAN KURS TERHADAP RETURN SAHAM (STUDI KASUS INDUSTRI MAKANAN DAN MINUMAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BEI PERIODE 2008-2012)
Authors: Arisandi Meri
Published: February 2022

The objectives of this research to analyze the influence of ROA, DER, CR, inflation and exchange rate to stock return on Food and Baverage industry that listed on Indonesian Stock Exchange in the period of 2008-2012.The number of population is 19 companiesand eligablesample is 16 companies. Analyze technique  that use to analyze data is multiple linier regression. Analyses result showed that the partial results of Return On Asset (ROA), inflation and exchange rate variables has significant influence to stock return in other hand DER and CR  has  insignificantinfluenced to stock return on Food and Baverage industry.Keywords : On Asset (ROA), Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), Current Ratio (CR), Inflation, exchange rate, stock Return
PENGARUH PELATIHAN DAN PENGEMBANGAN DAN JABATAN FUNGSIONAL TERHADAP MOTIVASI BERPRESTASI DOSEN PERGURUAN TINGGI SWASTA
Authors: . Effiyaldi
Published: February 2022

The Low of lectures achievement motivation at the Private Higher Education (PTS) is the focus of this research. After implemented survey, it is found that 39.7% of training and development activities con-tributed to achievment motivation, whereas contibution of lecturer function is 34 %. According to statistical examination, lecturer functional has more significant influnced on achievment motivation. Hence, lecturer funtional development is one of the strategies to improve achievment motivation. Keywords. Training  and development, functional positions, and achievment motivation.
PENGARUH KOMPENSASI DAN IKLIM ORGANISASI TERHADAP TURNOVER INTENSION DENGAN KEPUASAN KERJA SEBAGAI VARIABLE INTERVENING
Authors: . Johannes , . Edward , Rofi'i Muchid
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this research is to examine theeffect of compensation and organizational climate on labor turnover intention where job satisfaction as intervening variable. The study was conducted at PT. Trimitra Lestariwhere sample size is 124 employees.  Data is processed using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach. The results shows that compensation has positive significance effect on job satisfaction and increase turnover intention, and organizational climate has positive buthas no significance effect onjobsatisfaction and increase turnover intention. Furthermoer, it shows that compensation has negative indirect effect on turnover intention, and organizational climate has negative indirect effect. The effect of compensation on turnover intention is stronger than the effect of organization climate. Hence, it is reccomended for further research that consider different variable such as motivation, leadership style, and organization commitmen and organization culture.