bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EndoCovid: Thyroid and adrenal hormonal alterations in a cohort of critically ill patients with COVID-19. A preliminary analysis
Authors: Luis Vélez-Páez Jorge , Cornejo-Loor Luis , Jara-González Fernando
Published: May 2022

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection was primarily described as atypical pneumonia with severe respiratory disorders1, although the reported evidence revealed a condition of multisystemic impact over time. It maintains a variable respiratory severity that significantly affects other organs and systems, such as the vascular endothelium, the central nervous system, the heart, and many endocrine glands such as the thyroid, the adrenals, and the pancreas2. The impact of SARS-Cov-2 on the endocrine system is so frequent that specialists have coined the term "EndoCovid" to refer to the endocrinological disorders that occur during this disease and require special attention in post-COVID patients. 193. The universal distribution of the angiotensin 2 receptor (ACE-2), which is the proven gateway for the virus to enter our cells, makes the viral presence in glandular tissue possible and causes damage by three fundamental mechanisms: direct damage immunological mechanism and functional alteration4,5. Specifically, it has already been demonstrated with SARS-Cov-1 and currently with SARS-Cov-2, damage at the pituitary level6, with hypophysitis reported in autopsies7. This alteration leads to secondary hypopituitarism that must be considered for its diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing cortisol deficiency, which often debuts hyponatremia, a condition associated with a poor prognosis6. The virus can also cause direct damage to the thyroid (COVID-19-associated thyroiditis and post-COVID-19 or post-vaccination autoimmune thyroid pathology) and the adrenal glands, which is associated with severe forms of the disease although the impact of this disorder in outcomes such as mortality is not clear8. Several of the critically ill patients that we attended with a diagnosis of severe COVID-19 infection, who had overcome the hypoxemia, were noticed to worsen and died after day 10 of hospitalization. A non-pharmacological distributive shock with negative bacterial cultures was determined as their cause of death. Under this premise, we requested the adrenal and thyroid hormones dosage, observing a significant hormonal deficit. The subsequent compensation of the endocrine disorder meant a significant clinical improvement and even survival of patients whose clinical characteristics and severity scales pointed to a high probability of death. We present a series of 66 patients with severe COVID-19 infection, where 28 (42.4%) died, and 38 (57.6%) survived; the patient's average age was 47.74 years, with differences being observed when comparing by discharge condition (p-value 0.024, 51.79 years in non-survivors vs. 44.76 years in survivors); male predominance was observed 81.82%. (Table 1)
Physician-Authored Feedback in a Type 2 Diabetes Self-management App: Acceptability Study
Authors: Potter Eden , Burstein Frada , Flynn Daphne , Hwang In Dae , Dinh Tina , Goh Tian Yu , Mohammad Ebrahim Mina , Gilfillan Christopher
Published: May 2022

Background

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is increasingly prevalent in society, in part because of behavioral issues, with sedentary behavior, reduced exercise, and the consumption of foods with a high glycemic index being major contributors. There is evidence for the efficacy of mobile apps in promoting behavior change and lifestyle improvements in people with T2D. Many mobile phone apps help to monitor the condition of people with T2D and inform them about their health. Some of these digital interventions involve patients using apps on their own or in conjunction with health care professionals.

Objective

This study aimed to test the acceptability of receiving app-based, daily physician feedback for patients with T2D that is informed by the continuous monitoring of their activity, food choices, and glucose profiles, with the aim of encouraging healthier behavior. The GLOOK! app was designed and developed by an academic research team and pilot-tested at an Australian public hospital.

Methods

A total of 15 patients diagnosed with T2D wore a glucose monitor and an Apple Watch for 12 days. The uploaded data were integrated into the GLOOK! app on the patients’ smartphones, which also enabled the recording of activity and consumed food. A physician provided daily feedback to each individual through the app based on their data from each of the 12 days. At the beginning and end of the study, data were collected on vital signs, anthropometry, hemoglobin A1c level, fructosamine level, and fasting lipids level. Participants were also interviewed at the beginning and end of the study to assess the acceptability of the intervention and its potential impact on promoting positive behavior change.

Results

Over the 12 days of the study, there was a significant reduction of 0.22% (P=.004) in hemoglobin A1c level. There were favorable changes in fructosamine and lipid fractions; however, none reached significance. There was also a fall of 0.65 kg in body weight and falls in blood pressure and pulse rate that did not reach significance. Patient feedback on the GLOOK! system was positive. Of the 15 participants, 13 (87%) were enthusiastic about continuing to use the app system if some usability and reliability aspects were improved. All participants regarded the personalized physician feedback as supportive and helpful in understanding their own health behavior. Of the 15 participants, 4 (27%) felt that using the system encouraged long-term behavior changes.

Conclusions

A mobile app system that provides people with T2D daily, physician-generated, personalized feedback can produce favorable changes in glycemic and cardiovascular risk parameters—even in the short term—and encourage better self-management of their condition. Study participants found the experience of using the mobile app system acceptable and were motivated to establish longer-term lifestyle improvements through behavior changes.
Investigating the Impact of the New York State Flavor Ban on e-Cigarette–Related Discussions on Twitter: Observational Study
Authors: Gao Yankun , Xie Zidian , Li Dongmei
Published: May 2022

Background

On May 18, 2020, the New York State Department of Health implemented a statewide flavor ban to prohibit the sales of all flavored vapor products, except for tobacco or any other authorized flavor.

Objective

This study aims to investigate the discussion changes in e-cigarette–related tweets over time with the implementation of the New York State flavor ban.

Methods

Through the Twitter streaming application programming interface, 59,883 e-cigarette–related tweets were collected within the New York State from February 6, 2020, to May 17, 2020 (period 1, before the implementation of the flavor ban), May 18, 2020-June 30, 2020 (period 2, between the implementation of the flavor ban and the online sales ban), July 1, 2020-September 15, 2020 (period 3, the short term after the online sales ban), and September 16, 2020-November 30, 2020 (period 4, the long term after the online sales ban). Sentiment analysis and topic modeling were conducted to investigate the changes in public attitudes and discussions in e-cigarette–related tweets. The popularity of different e-cigarette flavor categories was compared before and after the implementation of the New York State flavor ban.

Results

Our results showed that the proportion of e-cigarette–related tweets with negative sentiment significantly decreased (4305/13,246, 32.5% vs 3855/14,455, 26.67%, P<.001), and tweets with positive sentiment significantly increased (5246/13,246, 39.6% vs 7038/14,455, 48.69%, P<.001) in period 4 compared to period 3. “Teens and nicotine products” was the most frequently discussed e-cigarette–related topic in the negative tweets. In contrast, “nicotine products and quitting” was more prevalent in positive tweets. The proportion of tweets mentioning mint and menthol flavors significantly increased right after the flavor ban and decreased to lower levels over time. The proportions of fruit and sweet flavors were most frequently mentioned in period 1, decreased in period 2, and dominated again in period 4.

Conclusions

The proportion of e-cigarette–related tweets with different attitudes and frequently discussed flavor categories changed over time after the implementation of the New York State ban of flavored vaping products. This change indicated a potential impact of the flavor ban on public discussions of flavored e-cigarettes.
A Model for Estimating Biological Age From Physiological Biomarkers of Healthy Aging: Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Husted Karina Louise Skov , Brink-Kjær Andreas , Fogelstrøm Mathilde , Hulst Pernille , Bleibach Akita , Henneberg Kaj-Åge , Sørensen Helge Bjarup Dissing , Dela Flemming , Jacobsen Jens Christian Brings , Helge Jørn Wulff
Published: May 2022

Background

Individual differences in the rate of aging and susceptibility to disease are not accounted for by chronological age alone. These individual differences are better explained by biological age, which may be estimated by biomarker prediction models. In the light of the aging demographics of the global population and the increase in lifestyle-related morbidities, it is interesting to invent a new biological age model to be used for health promotion.

Objective

This study aims to develop a model that estimates biological age based on physiological biomarkers of healthy aging.

Methods

Carefully selected physiological variables from a healthy study population of 100 women and men were used as biomarkers to establish an estimate of biological age. Principal component analysis was applied to the biomarkers and the first principal component was used to define the algorithm estimating biological age.

Results

The first principal component accounted for 31% in women and 25% in men of the total variance in the biological age model combining mean arterial pressure, glycated hemoglobin, waist circumference, forced expiratory volume in 1 second, maximal oxygen consumption, adiponectin, high-density lipoprotein, total cholesterol, and soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor. The correlation between the corrected biological age and chronological age was r=0.86 (P<.001) and r=0.81 (P<.001) for women and men, respectively, and the agreement was high and unbiased. No difference was found between mean chronological age and mean biological age, and the slope of the regression line was near 1 for both sexes.

Conclusions

Estimating biological age from these 9 biomarkers of aging can be used to assess general health compared with the healthy aging trajectory. This may be useful to evaluate health interventions and as an aid to enhance awareness of individual health risks and behavior when deviating from this trajectory.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03680768; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03680768

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

RR2-10.2196/19209
Social Media and Online Digital Technology Use Among Muslim Young People and Parents: Qualitative Focus Group Study
Authors: Douglass Caitlin H , Borthwick Aidan , Lim Megan S C , Erbas Bircan , Eren Senem , Higgs Peter
Published: May 2022

Background

Digital technology and social media use are common among young people in Australia and worldwide. Research suggests that young people have both positive and negative experiences online, but we know little about the experiences of Muslim communities.

Objective

This study aims to explore the positive and negative experiences of digital technology and social media use among young people and parents from Muslim backgrounds in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Methods

This study involved a partnership between researchers and a not-for-profit organization that work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We adopted a participatory and qualitative approach and designed the research in consultation with young people from Muslim backgrounds. Data were collected through in-person and online focus groups with 33 young people aged 16-22 years and 15 parents aged 40-57 years. Data were thematically analyzed.

Results

We generated 3 themes: (1) maintaining local and global connections, (2) a paradoxical space: identity, belonging and discrimination, and (3) the digital divide between young Muslims and parents. Results highlighted that social media was an important extension of social and cultural connections, particularly during COVID-19, when people were unable to connect through school or places of worship. Young participants perceived social media as a space where they could establish their identity and feel a sense of belonging. However, participants were also at risk of being exposed to discrimination and unrealistic standards of beauty and success. Although parents and young people shared some similar concerns, there was a large digital divide in online experiences. Both groups implemented strategies to reduce social media use, with young people believing that having short technology-free breaks during prayer and quality family time was beneficial for their mental well-being.

Conclusions

Programs that address technology-related harms must acknowledge the benefits of social media for young Muslims across identity, belonging, representation, and social connection. Further research is required to understand how parents and young people can create environments that foster technology-free breaks to support mental well-being.
Predicting Postoperative Mortality With Deep Neural Networks and Natural Language Processing: Model Development and Validation
Authors: Chen Pei-Fu , Chen Lichin , Lin Yow-Kuan , Li Guo-Hung , Lai Feipei , Lu Cheng-Wei , Yang Chi-Yu , Chen Kuan-Chih , Lin Tzu-Yu
Published: May 2022

Background

Machine learning (ML) achieves better predictions of postoperative mortality than previous prediction tools. Free-text descriptions of the preoperative diagnosis and the planned procedure are available preoperatively. Because reading these descriptions helps anesthesiologists evaluate the risk of the surgery, we hypothesized that deep learning (DL) models with unstructured text could improve postoperative mortality prediction. However, it is challenging to extract meaningful concept embeddings from this unstructured clinical text.

Objective

This study aims to develop a fusion DL model containing structured and unstructured features to predict the in-hospital 30-day postoperative mortality before surgery. ML models for predicting postoperative mortality using preoperative data with or without free clinical text were assessed.

Methods

We retrospectively collected preoperative anesthesia assessments, surgical information, and discharge summaries of patients undergoing general and neuraxial anesthesia from electronic health records (EHRs) from 2016 to 2020. We first compared the deep neural network (DNN) with other models using the same input features to demonstrate effectiveness. Then, we combined the DNN model with bidirectional encoder representations from transformers (BERT) to extract information from clinical texts. The effects of adding text information on the model performance were compared using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) and the area under the precision-recall curve (AUPRC). Statistical significance was evaluated using P<.05.

Results

The final cohort contained 121,313 patients who underwent surgeries. A total of 1562 (1.29%) patients died within 30 days of surgery. Our BERT-DNN model achieved the highest AUROC (0.964, 95% CI 0.961-0.967) and AUPRC (0.336, 95% CI 0.276-0.402). The AUROC of the BERT-DNN was significantly higher compared to logistic regression (AUROC=0.952, 95% CI 0.949-0.955) and the American Society of Anesthesiologist Physical Status (ASAPS AUROC=0.892, 95% CI 0.887-0.896) but not significantly higher compared to the DNN (AUROC=0.959, 95% CI 0.956-0.962) and the random forest (AUROC=0.961, 95% CI 0.958-0.964). The AUPRC of the BERT-DNN was significantly higher compared to the DNN (AUPRC=0.319, 95% CI 0.260-0.384), the random forest (AUPRC=0.296, 95% CI 0.239-0.360), logistic regression (AUPRC=0.276, 95% CI 0.220-0.339), and the ASAPS (AUPRC=0.149, 95% CI 0.107-0.203).

Conclusions

Our BERT-DNN model has an AUPRC significantly higher compared to previously proposed models using no text and an AUROC significantly higher compared to logistic regression and the ASAPS. This technique helps identify patients with higher risk from the surgical description text in EHRs.
Prenatal Care Healthcare Communication during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Digital Divide Extending Beyond Technology Access (Preprint)
Authors: Farrell Ruth M , Craighead Caitlin , Collart Christina , Frankel Richard , Rose Susannah , Misra-Hebert Anita D , Tucker Edmonds Brownsyne , Michie Marsha , Chien Edward , Coleridge Marissa , Goje Oluwatosin , Ranzini Angela C
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic brought significant changes in healthcare, specifically the accelerated use of telehealth. Given the unique aspects of prenatal care, it is important to understand the impact of telehealth on healthcare communication, quality, and patient satisfaction. This mixed-methods study examined challenges associated with the rapid and broad implementation of telehealth for prenatal care delivery during the pandemic.

OBJECTIVE

In this study, we examine patients' perspectives, preferences, and experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the aim of supporting the development of successful models to serve the needs of pregnant patients, obstetric providers, and health care systems during this time.

METHODS

Pregnant patients who received outpatient prenatal care in Cleveland, Ohio participated in in-depth interviews and completed the Coronavirus Perinatal Experiences- Impact Survey (COPE-IS) between January-December 2021. Transcripts were coded using NVivo12 and qualitative analysis used an approach consistent with grounded theory. Quantitative data were summarized and integrated during analysis.

RESULTS

Thematic saturation was achieved with 60 interviews. Lead themes focused on: establishing patient-provider relationships that support shared decision-making (SDM), accessing the information needed for SDM, and using technology effectively to foster discussions during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the COPE-IS, 59 (100.0%) felt very well supported by their provider, 31 (52.5%) were moderately to highly concerned about their child’s health, and 17 (28.8%) reported the single greatest stress of COVID-19 was its impact on their child.

CONCLUSIONS

While telehealth was recognized as an option to ensure timely access to prenatal care during the COVID-19 pandemic, it also came with multiple challenges and opportunities to adapt to diverse patient populations. It is important to address the unique needs of this population during the pandemic and as healthcare increasingly adopts a telehealth model.
Exploring the Association of Cancer and Depression in Electronic Health Records: Combining Encoded Diagnosis and Mining Free-Text Clinical Notes (Preprint)
Authors: Leis Angela , Casadevall David , Albanell Joan , Posso Margarita , Macià Francesc , Castells Xavier , Ramírez-Anguita Juan Manuel , Martínez Roldán Jordi , Furlong Laura I , Sanz Ferran , Ronzano Francesco , Mayer Miguel A
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND

A cancer diagnosis is a source of psychological and emotional stress, which are often maintained for sustained periods of time that may lead to depressive disorders. Depression is one of the most common psychological conditions in patients with cancer. According to the Global Cancer Observatory, breast and colorectal cancers are the most prevalent cancers in both sexes and across all age groups in Spain.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to compare the prevalence of depression in patients before and after the diagnosis of breast or colorectal cancer, as well as to assess the usefulness of the analysis of free-text clinical notes in 2 languages (Spanish or Catalan) for detecting depression in combination with encoded diagnoses.

METHODS

We carried out an analysis of the electronic health records from a general hospital by considering the different sources of clinical information related to depression in patients with breast and colorectal cancer. This analysis included ICD-9-CM (International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification) diagnosis codes and unstructured information extracted by mining free-text clinical notes via natural language processing tools based on Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terms that mentions symptoms and drugs used for the treatment of depression.

RESULTS

We observed that the percentage of patients diagnosed with depressive disorders significantly increased after cancer diagnosis in the 2 types of cancer considered—breast and colorectal cancers. We managed to identify a higher number of patients with depression by mining free-text clinical notes than the group selected exclusively on ICD-9-CM codes, increasing the number of patients diagnosed with depression by 34.8% (441/1269). In addition, the number of patients with depression who received chemotherapy was higher than those who did not receive this treatment, with significant differences (P<.001).

CONCLUSIONS

This study provides new clinical evidence of the depression-cancer comorbidity and supports the use of natural language processing for extracting and analyzing free-text clinical notes from electronic health records, contributing to the identification of additional clinical data that complements those provided by coded data to improve the management of these patients.
The Efficacy of Be a Mom, a Web-Based Intervention to Prevent Postpartum Depression: Examining Mechanisms of Change in a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Carona Carlos , Pereira Marco , Araújo-Pedrosa Anabela , Canavarro Maria Cristina , Fonseca Ana
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND

Postpartum depression (PPD) is treatable and preventable, but most women do not seek professional help for their perinatal depressive symptoms. One increasingly popular approach of improving access to care is the use of web-based intervention programs.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study was 2-fold: first, to assess the efficacy of Be a Mom, a brief web-based selective or indicated preventive intervention, in reducing depressive and anxiety symptoms of women at high risk for PPD; and second, to examine mechanisms of change linking modifiable self-regulatory skills (ie, emotion regulation, self-compassion, and psychological flexibility) to improved perinatal mental health outcomes.

METHODS

This 2-arm, open-label randomized controlled trial involved a sample of 1053 perinatal women presenting high risk for PPD who were allocated to the Be a Mom intervention group or a waitlist control group and completed self-report measures at baseline and postintervention assessments. Univariate latent change score models were computed to determine changes over time in adjustment processes and outcomes, with a multigroup-model approach to detect differences between the intervention and control groups and a 2-wave latent change score model to examine whether changes in processes were related to changes in outcomes.

RESULTS

Be a Mom was found to be effective in reducing depressive (intervention group: µΔ=–3.35; P<.001 vs control group: µΔ=–1.48; P<.001) and anxiety symptoms (intervention group: µΔ=–2.24; P<.001 vs control group: µΔ=–0.43; P=.04) in comparison with the control group, where such changes were inexistent or much smaller. All 3 psychological processes under study improved statistically significantly in posttreatment assessments: emotion regulation ability (Δχ23=12.3; P=.007) and psychological flexibility (Δχ23=34.9; P<.001) improved only in the intervention group, and although self-compassion increased in both groups (Δχ23=65.6; P<.001), these improvements were considerably greater in the intervention group.

CONCLUSIONS

These results suggest that Be a Mom, a low-intensity cognitive behavioral therapy program, is a promising first-line intervention for helping perinatal women, particularly those with early-onset PPD symptoms.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03024645; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03024645
An Emerging Pathway Linking High Sodium Level to Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (Preprint)
Authors: He Yaqin , Zhang 2nd Cao , Xie 3rd Xiaoliang , Ma Xiaohong
Published: May 2022

UNSTRUCTURED

Recent studies have revealed an important role of cell metabolism in maintaining sodium homeostasis and prevention of hypertension. Findings that activation of sodium channel Nax by high level of sodium may induce cells to establish aerobic glycoses metabolic state and increase lactate release, and that activation of G-protein coupled receptor 81 (GPR81) by high level of lactate may increase blood pressure and decrease blood flow, suggested a novel pathway linking high sodium levels to hypertension. We will discuss briefly some of the recent researches in this area and integrate them into the classical view of hypertension pathologies, thus provide a view of the potential new pathway and the perspective of new questions yet to be addressed.
To Develop a Model for 4g LTE and Predictable 5G at 3500 Mhz that Would Predict the Path Loss for the Environment in Semi-Urban or Mixture of Urban and Rural Surroundings at Specific Geographical Locations
Authors: Pandey Suryashree , Sarkar Abhinandan
Published: May 2022

Abstract: In wireless communication, a planned network is given by the path loss model. Link budgeting, coverage prediction, and system performance optimization are indispensable in developing an accurate, simple, and general path loss model. To predict path loss in a particular environment each type of path loss propagation model is designed, it may be inaccurate in another different environment. In this paper, we are trying to predict a path loss model of Durgapur considering a particular place with a mixture of high-rise buildings, sub-urban, open, and foliage environments. For this proposal, the model area has been divided into twelve sectors taking 30° sectoring of radii 5 km and applying the path loss model for the calculation of path loss. Index Terms: Path loss, Predicted model, Outdoor propagation model consideration, Cell site selection, results, and discussions.
Criminal Navigation System / Extractor
Authors: Kale Aniket , Shinde Akshata , Patil Sushant , Kadu Prof. Rajesh
Published: May 2022

Abstract: We proposed a criminal navigation system/extractor that retains a criminal's records and also forecasts primary suspects in this paper. The method is intended to assist agencies such as the CBI, CID, and other similar bureaus in expediting the investigation process. Case summary, people involved, conflicts, past criminal histories of those engaged, items recovered on scene, and other facts such as facial recognition and fingerprints are all included in the system. The system recognises the type of case and allows the administrator to update the investigation's status and submit more crime photographs. It investigates past criminal histories of all those involved and makes recommendations for suspects based on this information. There is no proper centralised database or tracking criteria for criminal investigation in the area of criminal navigation. This system is based on criminal records management and a criminal navigation system. The system has the most up-to-date information on previous crimes. Those recordings will be useful in future investigations and training for new police. Officers will save time and the investigative process will be sped up as a result of the technology. The suggested method is intended to encourage criminal investigation teams to collaborate on cases and to expedite the investigative process by proposing suspects. Keywords: Admin, Officer, fingerprint, face recognition, primary suspect prediction
Android Based Classic Parkade System
Authors: Gupta Shubham , Katiyar Divya , Chaudhary Prakriti , Kumar Prashant , Katre Mandeep
Published: May 2022

Abstract: As we all can Notice that world’s population is increasing day by day and due to increase in the number of populations, the number of vehicles are also increasing and their uses. This has been created a problem for parking the vehicles. Now in Metropolitan cities also, the areas are very less for parking and to deal with all this we required a good plan and major steps which can reduce the parking problem. The entrance into parking slot is also managed by an android based application. To overcome this problem we need to take a certain steps. In this research paper, is shown for Classic Parked Systems. Autonomous vehicle is a hot research area now.
The Impact of Yoga and Pranayama on Health-Related Physical Fitness
Authors: Bauri Ganesh Chandra , Nayak Dr. Manjulata , Julfikar Md. , Mishra Prof. (Dr.) Sakti Ranjan
Published: May 2022

Abstract: 90 (Ninety) college male students were taken as subjects for the study. The experimental treatments were given to two groups (yoga and pranayama) and one group served as the control. The analysis of data revealed that the two experimental groups administered with yogic asanas and pranayama showed significant gains in performance of many health related fitness components after administration of pranayamas and asanas for duration of 6 weeks. Keywords: Yogic Asanas, Pranayama and Health related Physical Fitness
ABSENTEÍSMO, (DES)ENGAJAMENTO E RENDIMENTO ACADÊMICO DE ESTUDANTES DA ÁREA DE NEGÓCIOS
Authors: Antonio da Luz Marcio , De Brittos Mauro , Antonelli Ricardo Adriano , Meurer Alison Martins
Published: May 2022

Objetivo: identificar as motivações para o absenteísmo e (des)engajamento acadêmico e como essas variáveis diferenciam o rendimento acadêmico de discentes dos cursos da área de negócios.
Método / abordagem: a pesquisa contou com 140 participações válidas de estudantes dos cursos de Administração e Ciências Contábeis. Os dados foram submetidos a análise de clusters e testes não paramétricos a fim de coletar as evidências do estudo.
Principais resultados: o desgaste físico e mental e a ansiedade para provas e atividades de outras disciplinas estão entre os principais motivadores do desengajamento acadêmico. Os achados indicam que o absenteísmo diferencia de forma negativa o rendimento acadêmico, sendo que os discentes que fazem uso das redes sociais durante as aulas possuem menor rendimento acadêmico do que o do grupo que não faz.
Contribuições metodológicas / sociais / gerenciais: apesar da instituição de ensino flexibilizar a aprovação de estudantes com absenteísmo, os resultados mostram que há diferenças no rendimento acadêmico de ambos os grupos, gerando reflexões acerca do uso deste modelo no âmbito da instituição analisada.
Originalidade / relevância: a pesquisa analisa de forma conjunta as motivações e as consequências para o absenteísmo em uma Universidade pública que permite a flexibilização da aprovação de discentes que praticam o absenteísmo.
Does democratizing access to science imply democratizing science? A case study of non-corporate Spanish-speaking science YouTubers
Authors: Vasquez-Muriel David , Escobar-Ortiz Jorge M.
Published: May 2022

In recent years, access to science content production has been democratized. New actors can make their discourses reach large audiences through popular platforms with no institutional gatekeeping. However, it remains unclear which conceptions of the science-society relationship underlie science content created by non-corporate individuals. To explore how science communication cultures of boosters and critics inform this kind of science content in Spanish, we conducted a qualitative content analysis of a sample of 50 videos from ten YouTube science channels. Our results suggest that more accessible science communication does not necessarily entail a democratized view of science but may reinforce a traditional perspective.
Conductas y creencias de la sexualidad en el adulto mayor, Latinoamérica 2009-2019
Authors: Pino Alvarez Maricela Jesús , Alcaino Veloz Antonieta , Becerra Dottis Sofía , Pizarro Díaz Gloria , Rodríguez Barrera Valeria , Sotelo Góngora Javiera , Torres Rifo Ivette
Published: May 2022

Objetivo: Identificar las conductas y creencias sexuales de los adultos mayores, abarcando los factores biopsicosociales que podrían afectar el goce y la libertad sexual.
Metodología: Revisión bibliográfica de tipo narrativa. Se realizó una búsqueda de artículos científicos en las bases biomédicas Ebsco, Lilacs, Proquest y Science Direct, mediante los términos sexualidad, creencias, mitos, conductas, factores biopsicosociales, prácticas sexuales, adulto mayor y sus equivalentes en inglés, entre los años 2009 y 2019.
Resultados: Entre las prácticas sexuales señalan el coito, mayoritariamente aquellos menores de 70 años con pareja, sin diferencias notorias de género. Tanto el coito como las prácticas sexuales están asociadas a la expresión de la afectividad y cariño. El asumir la asexualidad de este grupo, así como también la heterosexualidad, son las mayores creencias acerca de este grupo. Los factores biopsicosociales que dificultan la expresión de la sexualidad son la falta de privacidad, las enfermedades crónicas y la viudez.
Conclusión: La sexualidad en el adulto mayor aporta grandes desafíos tanto para la matronería como para el personal de la salud. Se sugiere la realización de mayores investigaciones e implementaciones de programas de educación sexual destinados a mejorar la vida sexual en la vejez.
Pengembangan Daerah Wisata dalam Bingkai Politik Pariwisata
Authors: Oka Prasiasa Dewa Putu
Published: May 2022

This study aims to discuss tourism development within the framework of tourism politics, especially how tourism can change the power structure and values ​​in a Tourist Destination Area (DTW). This study is a literature review with qualitative descriptive analysis. This study finds that tourism development patterns and processes answer conflicting values ​​and interests; tourism can change the composition of power and values ​​in a tourist destination in the form of domination as the exercise of power. Tourism grows and develops during political changes strongly influenced by space and time. The study of tourism politics has shown three key players in tourism development, namely the state, society, and market. Then capitalization and commodification arise as a result of the globalization of the tourism market or the internationalization of tourism. The placement of tourism in the capitalist space due to tourism politics will talk about who gets what, where it is obtained, and how to get it.

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Artikel ini bertujuan untuk membahas pembangunan pariwisata dalam kerangka politik pariwisata, khususnya bagaimana pariwisata dapat mengubah struktur kekuasaan dan nilai-nilai di suatu Daerah Tujuan Wisata (DTW). Penelitian ini merupakan studi literatur dengan analisis deskriptif kualitatif. Studi ini menemukan bahwa pola dan proses pengembangan pariwisata menjawab konflik nilai dan kepentingan; pariwisata dapat mengubah komposisi kekuasaan dan nilai-nilai dalam suatu daerah tujuan wisata berupa dominasi sebagai pelaksanaan kekuasaan. Pariwisata tumbuh dan berkembang pada masa perubahan politik yang sangat dipengaruhi oleh ruang dan waktu. Kajian politik pariwisata telah menunjukkan tiga pemain kunci dalam pembangunan pariwisata, yaitu negara, masyarakat, dan pasar. Kemudian kapitalisasi dan komodifikasi muncul sebagai akibat dari globalisasi pasar pariwisata atau internasionalisasi pariwisata. Penempatan pariwisata dalam ruang kapitalis karena politik pariwisata akan berbicara tentang siapa mendapat apa, dari mana diperoleh, dan bagaimana mendapatkannya.
TRAJETÓRIAS CHINESAS EM ROTAS DE COMERCIALIZAÇÃO: IMPLICAÇÕES NOS CENTROS HISTÓRICOS DO BRASIL A PARTIR DO CASO RECIFE - PE
Authors: Neves Taynara de Carvalho Neves Carvalho , Vasconcelos Priscila Batista Vasconcelos Batista , Lacerda Norma Lacerda
Published: May 2022

Ao caminhar pelas ruas do Centro Histórico do Recife, chama a atenção a presença de um comércio popular tradicional, concentrado em partes contíguas dos bairros de São José e de Santo Antônio, área conhecida como Vuco-vuco. Esse comércio abastece o Grande Recife e as cidades circunvizinhas de mercadorias de baixo custo, tanto para o comércio atacadista como para o varejista. As ruas estreitas e os becos dessa área se transformaram no decorrer do tempo. A partir dos anos 1990, com a inserção do Brasil no mundo globalizado, muitas das fachadas das suas lojas passaram a exibir um colorido até então inexistente. Placas, nas cores amarela e vermelha, estampam nomes em mandarim e, assim, anunciam a presença de migrantes chineses. Neste artigo, busca-se desvendar o processo de (re)territorialização desses migrantes na centralidade histórica recifense, processo que vem contribuindo para ampliar o espectro de trajetórias (histórias) que ali coexistem.
Analisis PDRB sektor primer dan kesempatan kerja di Kabupaten Bungo
Authors: Mayanti Anis , Syaparuddin Syaparudin , Ahmad Erni
Published: May 2022

This study aims to see the development of value-added primary sector and sub sectors of primary, value-added contribution of primary sector and sub sectors of GDP primary Bungo district, the elasticity of value added of primary sector and sub sector of primary employment in primary sectors and sub sectors and primary factors - factors that influence the development of value-added primary sector over the period 2001-2010. In this study researchers used secondary data in the form of time series (time series) from 2001 to 2010. Data analysis used a model that is descriptive and quantitative analysis and simple regression using ordinary least squares regression. The analysis perkembagan primary sector value added growth tends to fluctuate and the average is pretty good as well as occurring in the development of primary sub-sector.The contribution of primary sector value added and primary sub sector to GDP is quite large Bungo Regency. From the analysis of the elasticity of value added of primary sector employment relations are elastic, the elasticity of value added sub sector of primary employment sub-sectors that have a primary elastic relationships contained in the sub-sector value-added food crops, plantation crops, livestock and their products, fisheries sub-sector of forestry,mining and quarrying in the elastic. The results of estimation of the factors that influence the development of value-added primary sector Bungo district when viewed together (in unison) that direct government spending variables and labor can provide a positive influence on GDP growth in the primary sector Bungo Regency. Tests showed that the partial direct government spending variables have a significant effect on GDP growth in the primary sector, while labor variables had no significant effect of primary sector GDP growth during the study period 2001-2010. Keywords:Gross Domestic Product, Agricultural, Primary Sector
Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Pendapatan Rumah tangga Miskin di Sekitar Taman Nasional Bukit Dua Belas (Studi Kasus Desa-Desa Penyangga TNBD di Kecamatan Maro Sebo Ulu, Kabupaten Batang Hari)
Authors: Syaf Rudi , Hidayat M. Syurya , Achmad Erni
Published: May 2022

Poverty and forestry has inter-connected one another. Most of the poor people live in the urban area are closely interacted with forest. This fact has been showed in some studies which are clearly stated that poor people are mostly found nearby forest area. Bukit Dua Belas national park as one of national park in Jambi province had experienced drastical forest degradation for the last 20 years. Based on the data alalysis from Citra Satelite, the total of degraded forest area is approximately 69,825 ha or in average is 3,492 ha per year. It happens because of massive encroachment which is done by the local people in a purpose to open communities’ farming. The primary objective of this research is to analyze which factors has contributed to communities’ impovorishment around TNBD. The result of this study shows that the distance of farming, size of land,  the management and the status of land are the potential factor affecting the communities’ income significantly.   Keywords: national park, forestry, forest degradation, poor people
Deteksi Ilusi Fiskal Kabupaten/Kota di Provinsi Jambi (Pengujian Perilaku Asimetris Pemerintah Daerah dalam Merespon Dana Perimbangan)
Authors: Bhakti Adi
Published: May 2022

Penelitian bertujuan untuk: (1). Menganalisis perkembangan pendapatan asli daerah dan dana perimbangan kabupaten/kota dalam Provinsi Jambi; (2) Menganalisis dan mengidentifikasi fenomena ilusi fiskal yang terjadi dalam keuangan kabupaten/kota di Provinsi Jambi. Penelitian menggunakan data panel kabupaten/kota di Provinsi Jambi dalam rentang waktu tahun 2001 – 2012. Data yang diperoleh akan dianalisis dengan menggunakan regresi data panel. Variabel-variabel yang digunakan adalah belanja daerah, PDRB, Pajak Daerah, Herfindahl Concentration Taxes (HCT), Dana Alokasi Umum, dan Dana Bagi Hasil. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan: (1) Meskipun tingkat ketergantungan pemerintah kabupaten/kota di Provinsi Jambi selama periode Tahun 2007 – 2011 sudah mulai menunjukan tetapi tingkat ketergantunnya masih terkagoteri tinggi: (2) PDRB, DAU, dan DBH  memiliki hubungan yang positif dan signifikan dengan pengeluaran  pemerintah. Sedangkan pajak daerah (TAX) memiliki hubungan yang negatif dan signifikan secara statistik. Hasil penelitian tersebut menunjukkan terjadi ilusi fiskal setelah diberlakukannya otonomi daerah. Karena terdapat variabel pendapatan yang memiliki korelasi negatif dengan pengeluaran pemerintah, dengan nilai yang signifikan; (3) Terdapatnya fenomena ilusi fiskal di dalam kinerja anggaran pemerintah kabupaten/kota di Provinsi Jambi,  disebabkan karena tingginya ketergantungan daerah transfer pemerintah pusat. Dengan kata lain, meskipun pajak daerah turun, pemerintah daerah tetap menganggarkan belanja daerah lebih besar dari tahun sebelumnya, karena harapan untuk mendapatkan dana transfer dari pusat tersebut. Keywords: Ilusi Fiskal, Dana Perimbangan, Data Panel, Belanja Daerah
Analisis Anggaran Pendidikan Provinsi Jambi
Authors: Azwan Azwan , Hidayat M. Surya , H.M Syamsuddin
Published: May 2022

Education was essentially non-discriminatory. Education is for all the children of the nation. If there are people who can not get an education, especially basic education of nine years, it is the duty of the government to take action so that no more children of school age are not in school. With the enactment of the nine-year compulsory education program means all Indonesian children nine years of compulsory schooling and compulsory funded by the government. The government has set the education budget is allocated 20% of the APBN or APBD. The case study is the achievement of 20% was never achieved in the education budget in Jambi Province despite budget each year tends to increase. The purpose of this study was to analyze the proportion of the education budget Jambi formula comparison, how big the proportion and deconcentration progress with the development of the formula, is there a relationship between the increase in the education budget with APM and APK with pearson product moment correlation formula and how big the budget needs field education for 8 years to come up with a method of exponential trend. The research yielded information that the average proportion of education budgets to the provincial budget over a period of 12 years by 7,6 percent, and the proportion of development deconcentration lowest occurred in 2010 of 21,3 percent and the largest occurred in 2012 amounted to 228,5 percent, the significance of the correlation results turned out to be the APBN/APBD with APM SD, APK SMP and APK SMA were not significant, while the correlation/relationship between the APBN/APBD with APM SD, APK SMP and APK SMA are very strong while the estimated growth of the education budget in Jambi Provincial APBD for 7 years on average amounted to 23,2 percent.
Analisis Retribusi Pelayanan Parkir di Kota Jambi
Authors: Warni Eka , Firmansyah Firmansyah , Zulgani Zulgani
Published: May 2022

This research have purpose, 1 ) to know development acceptance for service parking area retribution in Jambi city and the contribution for retribution in region, PAD and acceptance region in Jambi city, 2) to know effectiveness degree acceptance for service Parking area retribution ini Jambi City about acceptance resources for 2006 until 2011 period,3) to know factors which is influence acceptance for service parking area retribution in Jambi city. Research method which is used for this research that is Analysis from primary data is got through dissemination quetiosn list and live interview with Skilled worker parking area in Jambi city.  For secondary data is time series during calculation era. Result of research to show that: 1) on the average during 2006 until 2011 period, the total of acceptance region in Jambi City has growing about 11,88%.  In the same period, PAD in Jambi City has growing about 18.44%, during 2006 until 2011 period, rapid of region retribution acceptance growing in Jambi City is About 4,45% and rapid of parking area retribution growing in Jambi City has increased about 13,62%. On the Average during 2006 until 2011 period contribution of parking area retribution to the total of acceptance region is about 0,29%.  In the same period contribution of parking area retribution to PAD in Jambi city is about 3,48% and contribution of parking area retribution to region retribution is about 11,44%. 2)  The efficiency coefficient of acceptance for parking area retribution in Jambi City can not be calculated because there is no cost of collecting for parking area retribution so the effeciency can not be calculated.  While the efficiency coefficient of acceptance for parking area retribution fo 2006 until 2011 period is very effective with value of mean contribution per year about 89,79%.  3) Among five factors which is influence acceptance for service parking area retribution, apparently, the most significant which is influence its increasing is value of parking area retribution while the othe factors do not influence for increasing and reduction of acceptance parking area retribution. Keywords: Retribution, contribution, effectiveness