bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Forecasting the Territorial-Spatial Development of the System of Children’s Medical Complexes in Ukraine
Authors: BULAKH Irina
Published: October 2021

The forecast development prediction in time-space of the urban system of pediatric treatment facilities of Ukraine is given at the national-territorial level, based on three complementary information sources for the future: the author's structure of the urban system of healthcare, its components, and promising types of medical institutions; retrospective analysis and patterns of organization and development of the urban system of medical institutions in the leading countries of the world, which indicate the general direction of extrapolation of systems; projected population of Ukraine (optimistic, optimal and pessimistic options), which are obtained through many years of statistical research. The paper presents the results of modeling, which demonstrate the forecast scenarios for the system development of pediatric treatment facilities at the national level of the urban network of primary care facilities and hospital networks. The model’s scenarios contain time prospects of the forecast for 2030, 2040, 2050, 2060, and 2100. The probable non-linear deviations characteristic of the space-time development of the open system and many internal and external probable points of system bifurcations are considered. The research should be challenging and effective for international scientists who study the range of issues of the urban and spatial development of urban systems, their forecast models, and deployment scenarios. The study is also valuable for countries that face the problems of stable depopulation, have an ineffective and cumbersome healthcare system, and are in the process of looking for ways to reform the medical system in an urban planning context.
Contextuality is a Condition for Preserving the Uniqueness of a Historical City
Authors: LESHCHENKO Nellia
Published: October 2021

The definition of contextuality is given. The material and non-material components of the urban context are highlighted. The factors of influence on its formation and development have been determined. It was found that the formed certain architectural and urban planning context, which determines the unrepeatability of the city, is the result of the total impact on the internal features and properties of existing buildings and open urban space the external natural, historical-cultural, historical-political, national, religious and socio-economic, and also information technology and legal factors throughout the entire period of the city’s existence. The parameters are highlighted as defining characteristics of the “place”, according to which it is proposed to evaluate the “sustainability” of the historically established architectural and urban planning context. It is assessed as the preservation and harmonious development of these defining characteristics in eddition with modern new elements and connections. It is important for possible restoration-reconstructive transformations in order to preserve context’s uniqueness, ensure sustainable continuity and increase attractiveness through the activation of existing historical accumulations and their addition with modern new ones.
Eco-Design and its Tools - Attempted use in the Military Industry
Authors: MROZEK Adrian
Published: October 2021

The development of military technology in recent years has made tremendous progress. However, some of these technologies have a direct impact on environmental degradation. This makes it necessary to introduce new solutions and technologies in the field of environmental protection. The paper provides a literature review on issues such as eco-design and its tools, life cycle assessment as well as attempted use of them in the defence sector. The environmental regulations and standards ensuring the quality of defence product have been described. In the military industry whose priorities are primarily related to defense the classic approach to design and its tools focused its attention on safety, functionality, ergonomics, costs, strength and technical parameters, instead of environmental problems. In fact militarism has huge impact on the climate because of giant greenhouse gas emissions, the main problem of the Armed Forces is the increased carbon footprint emissions which should be reduce of therefore case studies of eco-design and its tools, commercial software tools for carbon footprint calculation and life cycle assessment are described. The research is co-financed under the Program of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education “Implementation Doctorate”.
Road Obstacle Object Detection Based on Improved YOLO V4
Authors: Zuo Xiao , Yu Jun , Xian Tong , Hu Yuzhe , Hu Zhiyi
Published: October 2021

In recent years, as one of the important technical tasks in the field of deep learning, object detection has broad prospects and applications in the field of road obstacle detection. However, in the real driving scene, there are many obstacles, serious occlusion, overlap and other problems, so that the existing obstacle detection algorithm can not effectively detect the obstacles on the road, so it can not guarantee the driving safety. In order to solve the above problems, this paper improves on the basis of Yolo V4 algorithm. Firstly, kmeans + + clustering is used to generate a priori box suitable for the data set to enhance the scale adaptability; Then, the ciou is used as the loss function of coordinate prediction to evaluate the coincidence degree of prediction frame and truth value frame more reasonably. Finally, a suitable target detection data set is constructed by preprocessing the public data set cityccaps. The experimental results show that the improved algorithm can achieve more than 90% accuracy for obstacles with large number of targets in the training set. Compared with the original Yolo V4, the average detection accuracy of the improved algorithm is improved by 2.03%.
One Way Travel Restriction Device
Authors: Zihang Hu , Guolong Liu , Yuan Mi
Published: October 2021

A one-way travel restriction device is proposed. This device can be used on the road to limit the one-way traffic of vehicles, avoid retrograde, private car parking space will be occupied sometimes, and the unsafe factors such as occupying the road at the construction site or road in dangerous state. At present, the one-way traffic restriction on the road mainly depends on the use of traffic police, which is not only inefficient, but also wastes a lot of human resources. One way travel restriction device can solve the above problems. The one-way travel restriction device has complete functions and works efficiently, quickly and conveniently, which conforms to the requirements of the times. So how to meet the needs of modern people in the development of intelligence, mechanical and electronic information integration of the control operation structure provides the possibility of practicality, has a very large development value and broad market prospects.
Data Migration Technique Options on Reforming Jiwasraya's Existing Database
Authors: Tjiam Vellyne , Chrisandy William , Savira Hanna Nadia , Alexander Karel
Published: October 2021

PT Asuransi Jiwasraya has been facing a crisis since 2020, which later probably demand them to reconstruct their insurance policy. Nothing is decided aside from the reconstruction idea. This is a hard task to deal with as there is a high risk to be borne along. In the worst case, bankruptcy awaits. As technology has taken over most industries, including insurance, it is only normal for the company to take advantage of the applied technology. However, it is still unknown whether the database used could help fulfill the mission. Considering loads of data might be higher by year, it will be more efficient to use the integrated database to transfer the whole data into a new-adapted database rather than creating a new one and manually adapt then add the data. This could be done by doing a Bottom-up approach that occurs in two big steps. This is the safest choice now which is handy and possible.
EFETIVAÇÃO DO JUIZ DAS GARANTIAS
Authors: Santos Gabriel Romualdo
Published: October 2021

Objetivando romper com o paradigma da cultura processual que foiconsolidado sob a perspectiva do modelo inquisitivo, o presente estudotraz à baila discussões prático-teóricas que cercam o instituto do juizdas garantias, previsto na Lei nº 13.964/2019. Exercendo a titularidade,de forma exclusiva, da atuação judicial na etapa de instrução preliminarcom a finalidade precípua de assegurar a legalidade das apurações, onovo regramento responsável por dinamizar a atividade investigativaentra em sintonia com os mandamentos da CF/88, concretizando osdireitos fundamentais do arguido criminalmente. Abalizada nessecontexto e considerando que a implantação do juiz das garantiasocasionará o remodelamento de competências jurisdicionais no âmbitodos Estados, a pesquisa apresenta uma abordagem quantitativa equalitativa dos dados oficiais, (res)significados e problematizados,conforme abordagem empírica, ansiando fornecer, por meio do métodoindutivo, um parâmetro concreto para dimensionar os efeitos incidentesàs unidades judiciárias criminais da Comarca de Natal do TJRN.
ESTADO DE COISAS INCONSTITUCIONAL COMO FORMA DE PROTEÇÃO DOS DIREITOS FUNDAMENTAIS NO SISTEMA PENITENCIÁRIO BRASILEIRO
Authors: Queiroga da Silva Aurélia Carla , Silva do Nascimento Rayanny Sillvana
Published: October 2021

Denota-se a essencialidade dos direitos fundamentais, dispostos nos artigos primeiros da Constituição de 1988 pelo Poder constituinte originário. Todavia, a despeito da sua força normativa indiscutível, o juízo hipotético do dever ser não corresponde ao ser da realidade fática. Assim, o Supremo Tribunal Federal, na ADPF nº 347/DF, declarou o Estado de Coisas Inconstitucional (ECI) no sistema penitenciário brasileiro. Tal declaração legitima o STF a tomar medidas ativistas no ciclo de políticas públicas, despertando posições antagônicas acerca de sua incidência. Nesse diapasão, a partir do método dedutivo, busca-se analisar a (in)aplicabilidade do ECI em face da República do Brasil, de modo a perquirir a atuação do STF em prol da proteção dos direitos fundamentais. Nesta senda, a intervenção do STF não implicará em efusão das atribuições da Suprema Corte, posto tratar-se de medida excepcional, sendo uma forma de fortalecimento do Estado Democrático de Direito.
Hybrid Quantum Mechanics/Molecular Mechanics (QM/MM) Simulation:
A Tool for Structure-Based Drug Design and Discovery
Authors: Kulkarni Prajakta U. , Shah Harshil , Vyas Vivek K.
Published: October 2021

Quantum Mechanics (QM) is the physics-based theory that explains the physical properties
of nature at the level of atoms and sub-atoms. Molecular mechanics (MM) construct molecular systems
through the use of classical mechanics. So, when combined, hybrid quantum mechanics and molecular
mechanics (QM/MM) can act as computer-based methods that can be used to calculate the
structure and property data of molecular structures. Hybrid QM/MM combines the strengths of QM
with accuracy and MM with speed. QM/MM simulation can also be applied for the study of chemical
processes in solutions, as well as in the proteins, and has a great scope in structure-based drug design
(SBDD) and discovery. Hybrid QM/MM can also be applied to HTS to derive QSAR models. Due to
the availability of many protein crystal structures, it has a great role in computational chemistry, especially
in structure- and fragment-based drug design. Fused QM/MM simulations have been developed
as a widespread method to explore chemical reactions in condensed phases. In QM/MM simulations,
the quantum chemistry theory is used to treat the space in which the chemical reactions occur; however,
the rest is defined through the molecular mechanics force field (MMFF). In this review, we have
extensively reviewed recent literature pertaining to the use and applications of hybrid QM/MM simulations
for ligand and structure-based computational methods for the design and discovery of therapeutic
agents.
Targeting Histidine for Developing a New Generation of Covalent Enzyme
Inhibitors
Authors: Poirier Donald
Published: October 2021

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Despite the significant number of irreversible inhibitors developed over the years, strong
prejudices remain for this type of therapeutic molecule, particularly in the area of drug development.
New generations of covalent targeted inhibitors are, however, in development, and interest is increasingly
growing. In fact, the new generation of covalent inhibitors has a weakly reactive species (warhead)
that is able, in a particular context, to selectively form a chemical bond with a given amino acid
residue, which can be irreversible or reversible. In addition to new selective warheads, new amino acids
are also targeted. In the following text, we will focus on covalent targeted inhibitors that selectively alkylate
histidine.
Safety of Intravenous Thrombolysis and Mechanical Thrombectomy in
Bilateral Posterior Cerebral Artery Territory Infarction
Authors: Acampa Maurizio , Guideri Francesca , Bracco Sandra , Tassi Rossana , Domenichelli Carlo , Lazzerini Pietro Enea , Cioni Samuele , Martini Giuseppe
Published: October 2021

Background:

Acute bilateral blindness is an uncommon phenomenon that requires immediate
diagnosis and action. The emergent evaluation should concentrate on an early distinction
between ocular, cortical, and psychogenic etiologies.

Objective:

To present a case of cortical blindness without anosognosia due to the embolic occlusion
of both posterior cerebral arteries (PCAs) and treated by intravenous and mechanical thrombolysis.

Case Report:

A 67-year-old woman was admitted to the Stroke Unit due to cortical blindness without
anosognosia. At the admission to the hospital, an emergent computed tomography scan of the
brain ruled out intracranial acute hemorrhage and showed subtle changes consistent with hyperacute
ischemia of the left occipital cortex, while a CT angiography demonstrated the occlusion of
the P3 segment of both right and left posterior cerebral arteries. The patient was treated with combined
thrombolysis (intravenous and mechanical thrombolysis), obtaining complete revascularization
and a significant clinical improvement.

Conclusion:

Even if there is no randomized controlled trial to compare the effectiveness and safety
of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) to intravenous thrombolysis in patients with posterior circulation
occlusion, the good outcome of this case encourages combined stroke treatments in posterior
circulation stroke, even in case of mild but disabling neurological deficits.
Tremor and Rigidity in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: Emphasis on
Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Contributing Factors
Authors: Kumar Shivam , Goyal Lav , Singh Shamsher
Published: October 2021

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Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most prominent neurodegenerative movement disorder
after Alzheimer’s disease, involving 2-3% of the population aged above 65 years. This is
mainly triggered by the depletion of dopaminergic neurons located in substantia nigra pars compacta
(SNpc) in the region of basal ganglia. At present, diagnosis for symptoms of PD is clinical, contextual,
unspecified and therapeutically incomprehensive. Analysis of various causes of PD is essential
for an accurate examination of the disease. Among the different causes, such as tremors and
rigidity, unresponsiveness to the current treatment approach contributes to mortality. In the present
review article, we describe various key factors of pathogenesis and physiology associated with tremors
and rigidity necessary for the treatment of PI (postural instability) in patients with PD. Additionally,
several reports showing early tremor and rigidity causes, particularly age, cortex lesions,
basal ganglia lesions, genetic abnormalities, weakened reflexes, nutrition, fear of fall, and altered
biomechanics, have been explored. By summarizing the factors that contribute to the disease, histopathological
studies can assess rigidity and tremor in PD. With a clear understanding of the contributing
factors, various prospective studies can be done to assess the incidence of rigidity and tremors.
Serratia Spp. Meningitis in A Child with Venticulo-Peritoneal Shunt
Authors: Dindar Demiray Emine Kübra , Alkan Sevil , Akyıldız Mustafa Yasir , Ezin Özgür , Sefer Sinem
Published: October 2021

Serratia species are opportunistic, gram-negative, motile bacteria classified in the large family Enterobacteriaceae and differentiate from Klebsiella spp. with slow fermenting lactose and DNAase positive (1,2). One of the characteristics of Serratia bacteria that distinguishes them from other bacteria is to synthesize the red pigments, prodigiosins. It can cause nosocomial infections especcialy in newborns and patients in intensive care units. Serratia spp.; responsible for approximately 2% of nosocomial infections; has been reported as the responsible agent especially in respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections and bacteremia. An outbreak of S. marcescens blood stream infection has been identified in patients receiving contaminated parenteral nutrition bags (2). It has been reported to cause S. marcescens meningitis, wound infections, arthritis and outbreaks in pediatric wards (3).
In this text we aimed to present a three and a half year old girl case of acute bacterial meningitis due to Serratia spp. with ventriculo-peritoneal shunt.
Infected Branchial Cleft Cyst Due to Neisseria Meningitidis: An Unusual Presentation in a Pediatric Case
Authors: Çay Ümmühan , Barutçu Adnan , Koncak Gülbahar , Alakaş Yusuf , Celik Umit
Published: October 2021

Meningococcal disease, which is caused by Neisseria meningitidis (N. meningitidis), may present clinically as meningococcemia, as meningitis, or with a mixed picture. A 3-year-old girl was admitted to our hospital with a tender, immobile, hard, hot and erythematous mass measuring 3x4 cm on the left anterior part of the neck. The patient was diagnosed with branchial cleft cyst in the left side of the neck and regularly followed by an otolaryngologist since 6-month-old. The abscess culture grew N. meningitidis. Serogroup determination identified nongroupable Neisseria meningitidis. Infected branchial cleft cyst associated with N. meningitidis has rarely been reported, and to our knowledge, this is the second case in the literature. This demonstrates the importance of microbiologic identification, which plays a major role in the management of the patient. It should be noted that N.meningitidis can present with unusual clinical manifestations affecting all systems of the body; which indicates the importance of vaccination in vaccine-preventable diseases.
DYNAMICS OF MATERNAL SERUM BLOOD LEPTIN LEVEL DURING PREGNANCY COMPLICATED WITH HYPEREMESIS GRAVIDARUM
Authors: Ostafiichuk S. O.
Published: October 2021

Hyperemesis gravidarum, a pregnancy-related condition characterized by severe nausea and vomiting, occurs in 0.5 % to 2 % of all pregnancies. Hyperemesis gravidarum causes dehydration, electrolyte and metabolic disorders, nutritional deficiency, leading to ketonuria and/or ketonemia. Progressive deterioration requires hospitalization and drug therapy, associated with decreased patient quality of life and depression, increased risk of preterm delivery and the birth of small for gestational age children. There are studies that indicate the effect of hyperemesis gravidarum on insufficient gestational weight gain (GWG), but the metabolic support of this relationship requires further study.

Aim. To determine the dynamics of serum blood leptin level in women during pregnancy, complicated by hyperemesis gravidarum, in relation to gestational weight gain.

Materials and methods. A prospective study was carried out at the Ivano-Frankivsk City Clinical Perinatal Center, Ukraine. 109 pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum were included and 54 pregnant without hyperemesis gravidarum as a control group. Prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) was 20.2±1.8 kg/m2, which corresponded to the normal weight due to recommendations of the Institute of medicine in the USA (2009) and the Order of the ministry of health of Ukraine № 417 (2011). Exclusion criteria: age up to 18 years, multiple pregnancy, pregnant women with delivery before 37 weeks, vomiting after 22 weeks of pregnancy, the presence of severe chronic somatic diseases. Examination of women was performed in each trimester of pregnancy (9-12, 22-24, 37-40 weeks). BMI was calculated by the Kettle formula (1865): the ratio of body weight (kg) to the square of height (m2). Quantitative determination of leptin in serum was performed by ELISA Kit (CAN-L-4260, Canada).  Statistical analyses were carried out using "Statistica 6.0" (StatSoft Inc., USA) and a Microsoft Excel-based statistical analysis package. The differences between the selections were considered statistically reliable at p<0.05 (Tukey’s test).

Results. Serum blood leptin level of the patients with hyperemesis gravidarum was found to be significantly higher in 1.3 times in the second trimester (p<0.01) and in 1.5 times in the third trimester (p<0.05) compared to early terms, but in mid-pregnancy the concentration of leptin was 1.2 times significantly lower those in the control group (p<0.05). In the second trimester in the group with hyperemesis gravidarum the chances of insufficient GWG in 3 times (OR=3,01; 95% CI: 1,34-6,80; p<0,05) were diagnosed higher (in 41 (37.6%) pregnant women against 9 (16.7%) in the control group). A positive correlation was found between the concentration of leptin in the second trimester and GWG in patients with hyperemesis gravidarum (r=0.83, p<0.001).

Conclusions. Decreased maternal leptin levels in the second trimester with hyperemesis gravidarum may be a predictor of insufficient gestational weight gain.
Hydration and Microwave Curing Temperature Interactions of Repair Mortars
Authors:   Centre for Infrastructure Management, Materials & Engineering Research Institute, Sheffield Hallam University, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB, UK, Mangat Pal S. , Abubakri Shahriar ,   Centre for Infrastructure Management, Materials & Engineering Research Institute, Sheffield Hallam University, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB, UK,   Civil & Environmental Engineering, Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA, Grigoriadis Konstantinos ,   Centre for Infrastructure Management, Materials & Engineering Research Institute, Sheffield Hallam University, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB, UK, Starinieri Vincenzo ,   Centre for Infrastructure Management, Materials & Engineering Research Institute, Sheffield Hallam University, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB, UK
Published: October 2021

Microwave curing of repair patches provides an energy efficient technique for rapid concrete repair. It has serious economic potential due to time and energy saving especially for repairs in cold weather which can cause work stoppages. However, the high temperatures resulting from the combination of microwave exposure and accelerated hydration of cementitious repair materials need to be investigated to prevent potential durability problems in concrete patch repairs. This paper investigates the time and magnitude of the peak hydration temperature during microwave curing (MC) of six cement based concrete repair materials and a CEM II mortar. Repair material specimens were microwave cured to a surface temperature of 40-45 °C while their internal and surface temperatures were monitored. Their internal temperature was further monitored up to 24 hours in order to determine the effect of microwave curing on the heat of hydration. The results show that a short period of early age microwave curing increases the hydration temperature and brings forward the peak heat of hydration time relative to the control specimens which are continuously exposed to ambient conditions (20 °C, 60% RH). The peak heat of hydration of normal density, rapid hardening Portland cement based repair materials with either pfa or polymer addition almost merges with the end of microwave curing period. Similarly, lightweight polymer modified repair materials also develop heat of hydration rapidly which almost merges with the end of microwave curing period. The peak heat of hydration of normal density ordinary Portland cement based repair materials, with and without polymer addition, occurs during the post microwave curing period. The sum of the microwave curing and heat of hydration temperatures can easily exceed the limit of about 70 °C in some materials at very early age, which can cause durability problems.
The Functionality of Mobile Apps for Anxiety: Systematic Search and Analysis of Engagement and Tailoring Features
Authors: Balaskas Andreas , Schueller Stephen M , Cox Anna L , Doherty Gavin
Published: October 2021

Background

A range of mobile apps for anxiety have been developed in response to the high prevalence of anxiety disorders. Although the number of publicly available apps for anxiety is increasing, attrition rates among mobile apps are high. These apps must be engaging and relevant to end users to be effective; thus, engagement features and the ability to tailor delivery to the needs of individual users are key. However, our understanding of the functionality of these apps concerning engagement and tailoring features is limited.

Objective

The aim of this study is to review how cognitive behavioral elements are delivered by anxiety apps and their functionalities to support user engagement and tailoring based on user needs.

Methods

A systematic search for anxiety apps described as being based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) was conducted on Android and iPhone marketplaces. Apps were included if they mentioned the use of CBT for anxiety-related disorders. We identified 597 apps, of which 36 met the inclusion criteria and were reviewed through direct use.

Results

Cognitive behavioral apps for anxiety incorporate a variety of functionalities, offer several engagement features, and integrate low-intensity CBT exercises. However, the provision of features to support engagement is highly uneven, and support is provided only for low-intensity CBT treatment. Cognitive behavioral elements combine various modalities to deliver intervention content and support the interactive delivery of these elements. Options for personalization are limited and restricted to goal selection upon beginning use or based on self-monitoring entries. Apps do not appear to provide individualized content to users based on their input.

Conclusions

Engagement and tailoring features can be significantly expanded in existing apps, which make limited use of social features and clinical support and do not use sophisticated features such as personalization based on sensor data. To guide the evolution of these interventions, further research is needed to explore the effectiveness of different types of engagement features and approaches to tailoring therapeutic content.
Pandemic Acceptance and Commitment to Empowerment Response (PACER) Training: Protocol for the Development and Rapid-Response Deployment
Authors: Fung Kenneth , Liu Jenny JW , Vahabi Mandana , Li Alan Tai-Wai , Zurowski Mateusz , Wong Josephine Pui-Hing
Published: October 2021

Background

During a global pandemic, it is critical to rapidly deploy a psychological intervention to support the mental health and resilience of highly affected individuals and communities.

Objective

This is the rationale behind the development and implementation of the Pandemic Acceptance and Commitment to Empowerment Response (PACER) Training, an online, blended, skills building intervention to increase the resilience and well-being of participants while promoting their individual and collective empowerment and capacity building.

Methods

Based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and social justice–based group empowerment psychoeducation (GEP), we developed the Acceptance and Commitment to Empowerment (ACE) model to enhance psychological resilience and collective empowerment. The PACER program consists of 6 online, interactive, self-guided modules complemented by 6 weekly, 90-minute, videoconference, facilitator-led, group sessions.

Results

As of August 2021, a total of 325 participants had enrolled in the PACER program. Participants include frontline health care providers and Chinese-Canadian community members.

Conclusions

The PACER program is an innovative intervention program with the potential for increasing resilience and empowerment while reducing mental distress during the pandemic.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/33495
Effect of Electronic Device Addiction on Sleep Quality and Academic Performance Among Health Care Students: Cross-sectional Study (Preprint)
Authors: Qanash Sultan , Al-Husayni Faisal , Falata Haneen , Halawani Ohud , Jahra Enas , Murshed Boshra , Alhejaili Faris , Ghabashi Ala’a , Alhashmi Hashem
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND

Sleep quality ensures better physical and psychological well-being. It is regulated through endogenous hemostatic, neurogenic, and circadian processes. Nonetheless, environmental and behavioral factors also play a role in sleep hygiene. Electronic device use is increasing rapidly and has been linked to many adverse effects, raising public health concerns.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to investigate the impact of electronic device addiction on sleep quality and academic performance among health care students in Saudi Arabia.

METHODS

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from June to December 2019 at 3 universities in Jeddah. Of the 1000 students contacted, 608 students from 5 health sciences disciplines completed the questionnaires. The following outcome measures were used: Smartphone Addiction Scale for Adolescents–short version (SAS-SV), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and grade point average (GPA).

RESULTS

The median age of participants was 21 years, with 71.9% (437/608) being female. Almost all of the cohort used smartphones, and 75.0% (456/608) of them always use them at bedtime. Half of the students (53%) have poor sleep quality, while 32% are addicted to smartphone use. Using multivariable logistic regression, addiction to smartphones (SAS-SV score >31 males and >33 females) was significantly associated with poor sleep quality (PSQI >5) with an odds ratio of 1.8 (1.2-2.7). In addition, male gender and older students (age ≥21 years) were significantly associated with lower GPA (<4.5), with an odds ratio of 1.6 (1.1-2.3) and 2.3 (1.5-3.6), respectively; however, addiction to smartphones and poor sleep quality were not significantly associated with a lower GPA.

CONCLUSIONS

Electronic device addiction is associated with increased risk for poor sleep quality; however, electronic device addiction and poor sleep quality are not associated with increased risk for a lower GPA.
Self-disclosure in Online versus “Face-to-Face” Counseling: A Survey among Clients (Preprint)
Authors: Binder Sophie Viktoria , Schott Markus , Eichenberg Christiane
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND

Research proves the effectiveness of psychological interventions in online settings. There is some evidence that people disclose more personal information online than in real life, however, the results appear inconsistent.

OBJECTIVE

The primary aim was to find out whether people in online counseling disclosed more than individuals receiving “face-to-face” counseling, whether there were differences between the two settings in regard to counseling outcome and whether people in online counseling disclosed more about the counseling to confidants.

METHODS

A survey was carried out in various counseling centers offering both online and “face-to-face” services. The Disclosure to Therapist Inventory-VI was used to assess the amount of self-disclosure in both settings. Clients’ attitudes towards revealing counseling aspects to other people in their lives were assessed using the Disclosure About Therapy Inventory. In total N= 80 respondents completed the survey, 31 participants received online counseling (38.8%), 49 people had “face-to-face“ counseling (61.3%).

RESULTS

Contradicting the hypothesis, the present study disproved the assumption that self-disclosure is higher in online counseling. Whereas both samples showed similar levels of disclosure on different counseling topics, clients in “face-to-face” situations revealed significantly more about two topics: self-actualization vs. adaptation (P= .010, d= 0.6) and self-doubt/shortcomings (P= .003, r= 0.33). Two treatment characteristics, namely counseling duration and motives affected the degree of disclosure. In regard to the counseling outcome participants were moderately satisfied in both groups. People in “face-to-face” counseling reported significantly better treatment outcome in regard to the increased capacity to relate well to others (P= .026, r= 0.25). The assumption that a higher level of self-disclosure is associated with better treatment outcomes was verified only for online counseling (P= .024, ß= .470). Clients in both settings disclosed moderately about aspects of their counseling to confidants with no significant differences between the two groups.

CONCLUSIONS

The present study could not prove the online disinhibition effect for the counseling setting. As the number of studies conducted on this topic is relatively small the present study calls for further research on larger samples. Thereby, incongruities on self-disclosure can be clarified, possibly leading to the revision of current theories or the development of new ones.
Citation Advantage of Promoted Articles in a Cross-Publisher Distribution Platform: 36-Month Follow-up to a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Kudlow Paul , Brown Tashauna , Eysenbach Gunther
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND

There are limited evidence-based strategies that have been shown to increase the rate at which peer-reviewed articles are cited. In a previously reported randomized controlled trial, we demonstrated that promotion of article links in an online cross-publisher distribution platform (TrendMD) persistently augments citation rates after 12 months, leading to a statistically significant 50% increase in citations relative to the control.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to investigate if the citation advantage of promoted articles upholds after 36 months.

METHODS

A total of 3200 published articles in 64 peer-reviewed journals across 8 subject areas were block randomized at the subject level to either the TrendMD group (n=1600) or the control group (n=1600) of the study. Articles were promoted in the TrendMD Network for 6 months. We compared the citation rates in both groups after 36 months.

RESULTS

At 36 months, we found the citation advantage endured; articles randomized to TrendMD showed a 28% increase in mean citations relative to the control. The difference in mean citations at 36 months for articles randomized to TrendMD versus the control was 10.52 (95% CI 3.79-17.25) and was statistically significant (P=.001).

CONCLUSIONS

To our knowledge, this is the first randomized controlled trial to demonstrate how a postpublication article promotion intervention can be used to persistently augment citations of peer-reviewed articles. TrendMD is an efficient digital tool for knowledge translation and dissemination to targeted audiences to facilitate the uptake of research.
Self-assessment of Consecutive Interpreting by MTI Interpreting Students
Authors: Zhang Yifei , Liu Xiaodan
Published: October 2021

Assessing the quality of interpreting practice and conducting targeted training is the key to improving interpreting ability of MTI student interpreters. By reviewing literature on interpreting assessment and self-assessment, the research has decided the parameters for self-assessment of consecutive interpreting practice, developed a self-assessment form and conducted self-assessment of MTI interpreting students for fifteen weeks. Research results show that students have developed awareness of autonomous quality monitoring and improved their overall interpreting ability.
Delusions, Maslows Hierarchy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Authors: - Anon
Published: October 2021

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GREEN SUPPLIER SELECTION BASED ON THE INFORMATION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE EVALUATION USING THE INTEGRATED BEST-WORST METHOD
Authors: Fazlollahtabar Hamed , Kazemitash Navid
Published: October 2021

Information Systems (IS) have become crucial for all the organizations to survive in contemporary technology-oriented environment. Consequently, the number of companies and organizations which have invested widely in their IS infrastructures to present better services and to produce higher value products is increasing. On the other hand, nowadays, because of the increase of governmental rules and serious requirements of more people in the case of environmental protection, it seems necessary for all the enterprises to follow these regulations if they want to survive in the global markets. However, what is at issue here is not just the companies’ agreement with the environmental laws; in addition, they should apply some strategies to decrease the negative environmental impacts of their products in some countries. Thus, the aforementioned arguments are the reasons for the compulsory use of the green supplier selection (GSS) in all firms. Considering the mentioned contents, the purpose of this study is representation of the relation between ISs and GSS as two vital components of firms in a novel way which has not been done before. Actually, it shows the ISs' performance or effectiveness to select the green suppliers taking into account the different levels of importance of GSS measures (including eight criteria and 31 sub-criteria), using a multi-criteria decision-making method called Best Worst Method (BWM) to identify the weights (importance) of GSS measures and compute the GSS performance of 10 ISs in a company using the data gathered in a survey from ISs' experts.
Notas sobre el comportamiento de anidamiento de la rana Eleutherodactylus nitidus (Anura, Eleutherodactylidae) en Guerrero, México.
Authors: Palacios Aguilar Ricardo
Published: October 2021

Se proporcionan datos de cuidado parental y comportamiento de anidamiento de la rana Eleutherodactylus nitidus en un bosque de encino del centro del estado de Guerrero, México.
NEW DISTRIBUTIONAL RECORDS FOR THE RARE MEXICAN PITVIPER Cerrophidion petlalcalensis (SQUAMATA: VIPERIDAE) FROM VERACRUZ AND OAXACA, MÉXICO, WITH COMMENTS ON THE NATURAL HISTORY.
Authors: Garcia Vazquez Uri Omar
Published: October 2021

Based on field work we extend the known distribution of Cerrophidion petlalcalensis, an endemic pitviper from Mexico whose distribution was underestimated for many years. We report this species from Oaxaca for the first time, and we discuss natural history data based on our observations. Finally we discuss potential conservation actions for this species.
Depredación de lagartijas por Lanius ludovicianus (alcaudón verdugo) en el Parque Nacional La Malinche
Authors: Gómez Campos Jonahan Erick
Published: October 2021

En esta nota documentamos eventos de depredación del alcaudón verdugo (Lanius ludovicianus) sobre dos especies de lagartijas en el Parque Nacional La Malinche.
FIRST RECORD AND DIET OF THE TEXAS PATH-NOSED SNAKE (Salvadora grahamiae lineata) IN PUEBLA, MEXICO
Authors: Cruz Silva José Alberto
Published: October 2021

We report the first record of Salvadora grahamiae lineata in Northern Puebla State, Mexico, and we examined the stomach contents founded two partially digested Sceloporus grammicus (graphic spiny lizard). This report increased to four species of path-nosed snakes, genus Salvadora, in Puebla State, and extending the known distribution of S. grahamiae lineata southern of San Miguel Regla, Hidalgo, into the Puebla state. This is de first record of Sceloporus grammicus in the diet of S. grahamiae lineata and the third record of the genus Sceloporus as diet of the Salvadora snakes.
Hyalinobatrachium fleischmanni (Centrolenidae)
Authors: Peralta Hernández Rafael
Published: October 2021

En esta nota de ampliación de distribución reporto la presencia de la especie Hyalinobatrachium fleischmanni para el municipio de Ixtaczoquitlan, este ejemplar depositado en la Colección de Herpetología del Museo de Zoología Alfonso L. Herrera representa el primer especimen depositado en una colección cientifica proveniente de este municipio, ya que existe una fotografía de esta especie para este municipio en la pagina web Naturalista, pero ninguna fotografía o ejemplar depositado en colecciones científicas.
La La filogenómica como herramienta fundamental en el estudio de la diversidad biológica
Authors: Ramírez-Reyes Tonatiuh
Published: October 2021

Las tecnologías de secuenciación han permitido la obtención de datos genómicos, por lo que las aproximaciones multilocus a escalas genómicas en los estudios de la biodiversidad son ya una práctica común. La filogenómica se ha convertido en una herramienta fundamental en estudios de diversas disciplinas biológicas, ya que permite una resolución mayor en la obtención de filogenias a distintas escalas (profundas o recientes), evidenciando procesos involucrados en la evolución de cualquier taxón. Específicamente en biogeografía, ha permitido conocer detalles en la evolución geográfica de especies con amplia distribución, mientras que la filogenómica, también genera modelos evolutivos sobre los cuales se puede reconocer la diversidad críptica y los probables mecanismos que la generan en múltiples taxones que presentan escasa disparidad morfológica. En esta revisión, trato de mostrar el profundo impacto de la filogenómica en distintas disciplinas biológicas, así como algunas particularidades de los fundamentos de esta disciplina, las aplicaciones prácticas que dependen enteramente de ella y el potencial de los estudios que incorporan modelos filogenómicos para responder preguntas complejas de la evolución biológica.
AMPLEXO HETEROESPECÍFICO ENTRE Rhinella horribilis (ANURA: BUFONIDAE) Y Rhinophrynus dorsalis (ANURA: RHINOPHRYNIDAE) EN EL MUNICIPIO DE JIQUIPILAS, CHIAPAS, MÉXICO.
Authors: Vásquez-Cruz Víctor
Published: October 2021

Documentamos el primer registro de amplexo heteroespecífico entre Rhinella horribilis y Rhinophrynus dorsalis, dentro del Ejido Tierra y Libertad, municipio de Jiquipilas, Chiapas, México. Este comportamiento es una interferencia reproductiva. Sugerimos que ocurrieron más de un motivo para este comportamiento.
ASSESSMENT OF POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS AND HABITAT USE OF Podocnemis vogli (MÜLLER 1935) DURING A REPRODUCTIVE SEASON AT THE BOJONAWI PRIVATE NATURE RESERVE (VICHADA DEPARTMENT, COLOMBIA)
Authors: Sepúlveda-Seguro Ana María , Páez Vivian Patricia , Gómez-Rincón Marley Tatiana , Morales-Betancourt Mónica A. , Lasso Carlos A.
Published: October 2021

We conducted a short study in the Bojonawi Private Nature Reserve (Vichada department, Colombia) in three types of aquatic macrohabitats to characterize habitat use, population structure and reproductive phenology of Podocnemis vogli during one reproductive season. We also reevaluated the degree of sexual dimorphism in this species. To maximize capture rates, we used three methods: funnel traps, trammel nets, and manual capture. Only the funnel traps could be used in a standardized manner in all three macrohabitats. We captured 149 individuals in all age/size classes and obtained 11 recaptures. Since we were able to standardize sampling effort with the funnel traps in all macrohabitats, we compared habitat use and class structure among habitats during this reproductive season. There were no significant differences among the three macrohabitats in terms of relative abundances or size class distributions, but sex ratios differed, with an excess of males in the river and females in the lagoon. As with other congeners, P. vogli is a sexually dimorphic species where females attain larger sizes. In this study we documented that pre-cloacal tail length and nail length on the anterior third toe are the most useful secondary sexual characteristics for sexing subadult and adult individuals. Some females larger than 22 cm straight-line carapace length had calcified eggs in their oviducts. This species is abundant within the reserve and appears to be a habitat generalist, including the use of large rivers. More extensive and intensive monitoring is needed to document specific class survivorship rates, detectabilities and population dynamics.
EL SAPO ARLEQUÍN DEL CHOCÓ (Atelopus spurrelli Boulenger, 1914) EN EL PARQUE NACIONAL NATURAL UTRÍA, COLOMBIA: DENSIDAD POBLACIONAL Y RECOMENDACIONES PARA SU MONITOREO Y CONSERVACIÓN
Authors: Melo-Beltrán Ángela Milena , Moya-Córdoba Lincoln De Jesús , Vergara-Rosario Fabian Eliecer , Gomez Hoyos Diego Alejandro
Published: October 2021

Se evaluó la densidad poblacional de Atelopus spurrelli en el Parque Nacional Natural Utría para generar la línea base que permita establecer un programa de seguimiento y monitoreo de la especie, así como evaluar el efecto de potenciales amenazas sobre esta población. Se seleccionaron tres quebradas con registros previos de la especie en el Parque Natural y se inspeccionaron 7 transectos de longitud variable. La densidad poblacional se estimó con el método de muestreo por distancias usando el modelo Multinomial-Poisson Mixture. Se registraron un total de 191 individuos de A. spurrelli con una densidad de 0,09 individuos/m2 (IC 95%: 0,07-0,12) en la quebrada Cocalito, 0,13 (0,1-0,18) en la quebrada La Aguada y 0,14 (0,10-0,19) en Guachalito. La quebrada Cocalito presentó la más baja densidad promedio estimada, lo que sugiere un factor biofísico o antrópico diferencial entre quebradas que tenga un efecto sobre este parámetro poblacional. Se sugiere realizar el seguimiento de la población en varios periodos del año y multianual, para determinar si las diferencias en la densidad de la especie entre quebradas y en comparación a estudios previos son artefactos de los métodos de análisis, representatividad del muestreo o respuestas a factores biofísicos y antrópicos presentes de manera diferencial en las quebradas muestreadas.
INTENTO DE DEPREDACIÓN DE NIDO DE COCODRILO DE PANTANO Crocodylus moreletii (CROCODYLIDAE) EN LA RESERVA DE LA BIOSFERA SIAN KA’AN, QUINTANA ROO, MÉXICO
Authors: Villegas Alejandro , Echeverría Ángel , Vázquez Ramos Jesús , González Rebeles Carlos , Ulloa Arvizu Raúl
Published: October 2021

Se presenta un registro con foto trampas sobre la depredación de nidos de cocodrilo de pantano por mapaches en la Reserva de la Biosfera Sian Ka’an, Quintana Roo, México. La depredación de nidos es una de las principales causas de mortalidad de huevos en cocodrilos. Estas imágenes fueron captadas en un nido silvestre y muestran una clara evidencia de las interacciones entre estas dos especies.
PRIMER REGISTRO DE LA SERPIENTE Thamnophis eques (REUSS, 1834) EN LA RESERVA DE LA BIOSFERA BARRANCA DE METZTITLÁN, HIDALGO, MÉXICO
Authors: Fernández Badillo Leonardo
Published: October 2021

Hasta la fecha se habían registrado únicamente tres especies del género Thamnophis en la Reserva de la Biosfera Barranca de Metztitlán, Hidalgo, pero gracias al trabajo de monitoreo que realiza la Brigada Comunitaria de Rescate y Conservación de las Serpientes de esta área natural protegida, fue posible registrar por primera vez la presencia de T. eques.
REDISCOVERY OF THE ENDANGERED FOREST SPIKETHUMB FROG PLECTROHYLA GLANDULOSA (HYLIDAE) AT A MODERATELY DISTURBED BREEDING SITE IN THE HIGHLANDS OF GUATEMALA, CENTRAL AMERICA.
Authors: Ariano Sánchez Daniel
Published: October 2021

Describimos el redescubrimiento de Plectrohyla glandulosa en una localidad histórica de reproducción luego de cerca de 30 años de su último avistamiento, en la laguna de Chicabal, Volcán Chicabal, Guatemala.