bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Social function and associated factors among the elderly with visual impairment in northeast China: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Zong Wei , Xie Zhongfei , Liu Shan , Wang Aiping
Published: May 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the status of social function in the elderly with visual impairment and analyzed the influencing factors of social function. Methods: The general information, social function, anxiety and depression of 211 elderly persons with visual impairment were investigated by general information questionnaire, WHO Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0(WHO-DAS Ⅱ) and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale(HADS). The data were described by frequency, percentage, mean ± standard deviation, median and quartile. Univariate analysis and multiple linear regression were used to describe the influencing factors of social function in the elderly with visual impairment.Results: The average score of social function of the elderly with visual impairment was 50.10 ±15.470, the score range was 10 to 87. 211 cases of elderly with visual impairment had social function impairment, 198 cases (93.84%) had moderate or above impairment. Univariate analysis showed that there were significant differences in age, residence status, diabetic retinopathy, vision status, anxiety and depression degree of social function impairment (P<0.05). Multiple regression results showed that age, visual status, residence status, anxiety and depression were the influencing factors of social function in the elderly with visual impairment (P<0.05).Conclusions: The social function damage of the elderly with visual impairment is more serious, especially with advanced age, poor vision and poor psychological quality.
Triplet born radical pairs and the low field effect
Authors: Woodward Jonathan Roger
Published: May 2022

The importance of photochemical reactions proceeding through the formation of spin-correlated radical pairs is becoming increasingly apparent, due to their roles in biological magnetic field sensing and optoelectronic devices. Here we consider the spin-dynamics of triplet born radical pairs under varying weak magnetic field conditions and in doing so provide a simplified model for understanding the low field effect (LFE) by identifying triplet states that cannot undergo coherent mixing to singlet states in zero magnetic field.
Does landscape management influence communities of Psyllopsis and natural enemies on ash trees, Fraxinus excelsior L.?
Authors: Fathi Seyed Ali Asghar
Published: May 2022

The impact of landscape management was assessed on communities of Psyllopsis and natural enemies on ash trees, ­Fraxinus excelsior L. over two growing seasons, 2019 and 2020, in the Shorabil park, Iran. Experimental treatments were cultivating of (1) red clover (C), Trifolium pratense L., (2) rosemary (R), Rosmarinus officinalis L., (3) ornamental cabbage (O), Brassica oleracea, and (4) grass (G), as cover plants around ash trees (A). Three psyllids: Psyllopsis repens Loginova, P. securicola Loginova, and P. machinosus Loginova were collected on ash trees. Which, P. repens with a relative abundance of 73.1% - 80.7% was the main Psyllopsis species on trees. A significant (P ≤ 0.05) reduction in the population of Psyllopsis, the number of leaf-roll galls, and means of bud-cone-like structures per branch were seen in A-C and A-R plots compared with A-O and A-G treatments. The abundance of Psyllopsis predators per branch was higher in A-C plots than in the other three treatments. The greatest values of the Shannon diversity index (H΄ = 1.98 in 2019 and 1.94 in 2020) and the Pielou's evenness index (J' = 0.90 in 2019 and 0.88 in 2020) for Psyllopsis predators were recorded in A-C plots. The highest parasitism rate of Psyllopsis nymphs by Psyllaephagus claripes Trjapitzin, among treatments, was seen in A-C plots, 34.2 % in 2019 and 29.4 % in 2020. These results indicated that cultivating clover around ash trees could be an effective environmentally-friendly practice in managing Psyllopsis infestations and natural enemies’ communities in the parks.
Hohenbergia erecta (Bromeliaceae: Bromelioideae), a new once-branched species from Chapada Diamantina, Bahia state, Brazil
Authors: Cavalcante Brayan Paiva , Silva Kleber Resende , Souza Everton Hilo , Versieux Leonardo M. , Martinelli Adriana Pinheiro
Published: May 2022

Hohenbergia is one the most diverse genus in Bahia state, inhabits almost all region of the state. As a result of ongoing studies on the genus Hohenbergia in Bahia, Brazil, here we describe and illustrate Hohenbergia erecta, endemic to the municipality of Mucugê, at Chapada Diamantina. Hohenbergia erecta differs from its morphologically related, H. catingae, by an elongated aspect provided by the tubular rosette (vs short stem with a crateriform rosette), and a once-branched cylindrical inflorescence (vs 2–3-brached pyramidal inflorescence), with branches congested at the apex (vs branches laxly arranged). Due to a small distribution area in the Caatinga forest and based on a spatial analysis we categorized it as Endangered (EN), following the IUCN criteria. Hohenbergia erecta is endemic of the central region of Chapada Diamantina, being described as dominant in the area, where no other Hohenbergia species inhabits. It is important, however, that new field expeditions are conducted in the region to observe the richness of the genus at Chapada Diamantina.
Effect of genotype on fertility and hatchability of FUNAAB-Alpha chicken
Authors: Boluwatife Jeremiah Taiwo
Published: May 2022

This study was carried out to determine the effect of genotype, used as a treatment on fertility, hatchability and embryonic mortality of FUNAAB Alpha indigenous chicken. During the cause of the project, a total of 100 birds commercial lines of FUNAAB Alpha of the Genotypes that includes, Naked Neck, Frizzle, Normal feather maintained at the Pearl unit at the directorates of university farms and adequate feeding and water were administered to the birds all through the period of the project. Semen was obtained from sires using a standard procedure and inseminated into the dam to produce fertile eggs. Eggs were collected, labelled according to genotype and then transported to the hatchery unit where it was stored at a very low temperature, to retain the content inside the eggs. Eggs are set on weekly basis into the incubator, candling was carried out at the 18th day after setting the eggs, to identify fertile eggs. All contaminated, bangers and infertile eggs were discarded while the fertile eggs were set back into the incubator. All hatched eggs developed into chicks on the 21st day and all dead-in-shell and weak-in-shell were set aside and the estimated values for them were noted. At the end of the research, it was noted that all the genotype used in the cause of this project had significant effect on the percentage fertility and percentage dead-in-shell. However, percentage hatchability, percentage dead-in-germ and percentage weak-in-shell had no significant effect on all the genotype used in the cause of this project. This depicts that, genotype has a great influence on estimated hatchability and Dead-in-shell of the eggs, resulting in embryonic mortality of eggs. Dead-in-shell is higher in naked neck genotype, followed by normal feather and least in frizzle while weak-in-shell is high in normal feather, followed by naked neck and least in frizzle.
Neural networks for estimation of facial palsy after vestibular schwannoma surgery
Authors: Rampp Stefan , Holze Magdalena , Scheller Christian , Strauss Christian , Prell Julian
Published: May 2022

Purpose
Facial nerve damage in vestibular schwannoma surgery is associated with A-train patterns in free-running EMG, correlating with the degree of postoperative facial palsy. However, anatomy, preoperative functional status, tumor size and occurrence of A-trains clusters, i.e., sudden A-trains in most channels may further contribute. In the presented study, we examine neural networks to estimate postoperative facial function based on such features.
Methods
Data from 200 consecutive patients were used to train neural feed-forward networks (NN). Estimated and clinical postoperative House and Brackmann (HB) grades were compared. Different input sets were evaluated.
Results
Networks based on traintime, preoperative HB grade and tumor size achieved good estimation of postoperative HB grades (chi2 = 54.8), compared to using tumor size or mean traintime alone (chi2 = 30.6 and 31.9). Separate intermediate nerve or detection of A-train clusters did not improve performance. Removal of A-train cluster traintime improved results (chi2 = 54.8 vs. 51.3) in patients without separate intermediate nerve.
Conclusions
NN based on preoperative HB, traintime and tumor size provide good estimations of postoperative HB. The method is amenable to real-time implementation and supports integration of information from different sources. NN could enable multimodal facial nerve monitoring and improve postoperative outcomes.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Towards Cervical Cancer Screening and Its Associated Factors Among Reproductive Age Women in Metekel Zone, Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Northwest, Ethiopia.
Authors: Geathun Dereje
Published: May 2022

Background: Cervical cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women and recognized as a significant public health problem. Screening is acknowledged as the most effective approach for cervical cancer control. However, in Ethiopia, the existing screening programs are failing to achieve a significant impact.Objectives: To assess knowledge, attitude, and practice towards cervical cancer screening and its associated factors among women in the reproductive age group, in the Metekel zone, Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Northwest, Ethiopia, 2020.Methods: A community -based cross- sectional study design was employed on January 25 to 25, February, 2020, among reproductive age group women living in Benishangul-Gumuz. Multistage sampling, followed by a systematic sampling technique, was used to select 822 study participants. Data were entered using Epi-data version 4.1, and further analysis was conducted using SPSS version 25. Both bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis applied to assess the association of dependent variables with different independent variables. Adjusted Odd Ratio at a p-value less than 0.05 with a respected 95% confidence interval was used to declare the significant association.Results: A total number of 822 reproductive age women were included in this study giving a response rate of 100%. A bout 16.1% had adequate knowledge towards cervical cancer screening, 42.3 % had favorable attitude towards cervical cancer screening. Only 7.5% of women practiced cervical cancer screening. Higher education (AOR: 5.341, 95% CI: 2.808-10.159) were significantly associated with knowledge, and Adequate knowledge (AOR: 2,275:95%; CI 1.363-3.798) were significantly predictors of favorable attitude towards cervical cancer screening. Wealth status (AOR: 3.654; 95%CI: 1.347-9.913) was significantly associated with uptake of cervical cancer screening.Conclusion and recommendation: This study found that the level of knowledge, attitude and cervical cancer screening practice among reproductive-age women was sill unacceptably poor. So, the concerned body would aggressively strength program on health information dissemination targeted reproductive age women’s of the district community in order to create awareness and changing their attitude towards cervical cancer screening.
Quantitative phase measurements using 2-D discrete cosine transform in Hilbert phase microscopy
Authors: Radak Mahyar
Published: May 2022

Discrete cosine transform (DCT) is closely related to discrete Fourier transform. This is a separable linear conversion. It can be said that DCT is simpler and faster than DFT as well as FFT. DCT is suitable for extended periodic and symmetric sequences, while DFT is suitable for long periodic sequences. So DCTs are the equivalent of almost double-length DFTs that work on real data with uniform symmetry. Hilbert Phase Microscopy (HPM) is a shot in nature and is a new optical technique for measuring small, high-resolution transverse images associated with clear optical objects. In this paper, we introduce the phase extraction method of a simulated interference scheme with the cosine discrete Fourier transform algorithm in the Hilbert phase microscope.
Verlust der Mutterschaftsentschädigung wegen Ausübung eines Parlamentsmandates
Authors: Steiger-Sackmann Sabine
Published: May 2022

Das Bundesgericht hat entschieden: Unterbricht eine Nationalrätin den Mutterschaftsurlaub, um an den Ratsgeschäften teilzunehmen, verliert sie den gesamten künftigen Anspruch auf Mutterschaftsentschädigung. Dieses Urteil gibt Anlass zu Kritik und zum Aufzeigen von Lösungen, die (besser) mit Verfassung und inter-nationalen Normen vereinbar sind – sowohl für Parlamentarierinnen als auch für erwerbstätige Mütter.

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Le Tribunal fédéral a tranché : si une conseillère nationale interrompt son congé de maternité pour prendre part aux travaux parlementaires, elle perd la totalité de son droit à l'allocation de maternité pour le futur. Cet arrêt suscite des critiques et met en évidence des solutions (plus) compatibles avec la Constitution et les normes internationales, tant pour les femmes parlementaires que pour les mères qui travaillent.
A Study on the Blending of Darjeeling Tea and the Modernization of Tea Industry
Authors:   Association for International Tea Culture, Lee Jin-mee
Published: May 2022

Darjeeling is producing a variety of flavored tea according to the production period due to the varieties and soil suitable for the natural environment and characteristics of India.
Since the 19th century, blending techniques using various types of tea have been developed to produce and supply quality, cheap and uniform black tea, and as a result, we have found ways to meet the diverse needs of consumers by properly mixing various grades of raw materials produced in various regions. The industrialization of black tea and the technology and development of double-air blending mean that the mass supply of cheap and quality black tea has soon become possible. The following factors have contributed to the blending industry despite the low production of tea produced in India s Darjeeling region:
First, Darjeeling s tea has a different taste and aroma depending on the variety and production time, so it can be blended in various ways.
Second, Darjeeling s traditional manufacturing style influenced blending.
Third, the mechanized system of Britain led to the modernization of the tea industry.
This blending tea soon took over the black tea business in Britain and other European countries, and led to the revival of the modern black tea industry with the release of various black tea products from various companies.
Entrepreneurial design thinking and business success: Empirical evidence from Nigeria
Authors: Inegbedion Henry
Published: May 2022

Entrepreneurial activities seek to fill the gaps created by the government’s inability to employ their citizens globally. However, design thinking, which is a human-centered and solution-based approach to problem-solving can enhance entrepreneurial success. This study investigates design thinking and business success in Nigeria. The purpose was to determine how design thinking influences business success using the five-stage model of design thinking as its framework. The study employed a quantitative methodology. The design was a cross-sectional survey of 224 out of 350 randomly selected online respondents that were invited. The respondents, who were either entrepreneurs or people with knowledge of entrepreneurial education at the undergraduate or postgraduate levels, were contacted through social media (Facebook and WhatsApp) and a structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from them. The data were analyzed using the structural equation modeling technique. Empathy, problem definition, ideation, prototyping, and product testing were found to be positively related to business success. However, while the positive relationships between empathy, problem definition, prototyping, and product testing were found to be significant at a 1% level, that of ideation was not significant at all; thus, empathy, problem definition, prototyping, and product testing are predictors of business success. Consequently, at a 99% confidence level, it is concluded that empathy, problem definition, prototyping, and product testing, and by implication, entrepreneurial design thinking, are significant predictors of business success.
Intercultural Sensitivity of Public School Principals in Brazil
Authors: Oliveira Rayane de , Silva Júnior Luiz Honorato da , Ramirez Valentin Adolfo Santander , Del Grossi Mauro Eduardo
Published: May 2022

The aim of this study is to measure the level of intercultural sensitivity of public school principals in Brazil, and to seek evidence about which individual, institutional, socioeconomic, and localization characteristics are related to this aspect. Intercultural sensitivity translates behavioral aspects into situations of interaction between individuals from different cultures. It is one of the important competencies for education professionals to better perform their pedagogical work within the school environment. In order to achieve the aim of this work, an Intercultural Sensitivity Index (ISI) was proposed, and then, econometric regressions were made in OLS to correlate these characteristics with the proposed index. From the results of these models, it was proposed a profile of public school principals in relation to intercultural sensitivity.  With the evidence obtained by the model, orientation of public policies focused on the theme was proposed.
Acessibilidade nas bibliotecas da Universidade Federal da Bahia
Authors: Botelho Maria de Fátima Cleômenis , Menezes Nelijane Campos
Published: May 2022

A importância da informação para o desenvolvimento social é indiscutível. A partir do século XX passou a ser de importância fundamental para o desenvolvimento da sociedade pós-industrial e pós-moderna. Dessa forma, o acesso a esse bem constitui direito de todos, inclusive das pessoas com deficiência, que lutam, historicamente pelos seus direitos fundamentais, luta essa ratificada pela Organização das Nações Unidas, em 2008, na Convenção dos Direitos da Pessoa com Deficiência. Sendo a informação um direito de todos, esse direito inclui também a pessoa com deficiência e que as bibliotecas universitárias devem empreender ações mediadoras que garantam o acesso igualitário à informação por parte dos usuários com deficiência no âmbito do Sistema Universitário de Bibliotecas (SIBI) da Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA). Com o objetivo de conhecer as condições de acessibilidade física e informacional nessas bibliotecas, visando a construção do Projeto Bibliotecas Acessíveis do SIBI/UFBA, realizou-se a presente pesquisa, com a aplicação do questionário “Consulta sobre Acessibilidade nas Bibliotecas do SIBI/UFBA”, utilizando a ferramenta Google Forms, para conhecer as condições de adequação física, acervos e equipamentos existentes, além de obter um diagnóstico sobre a qualidade do atendimento ofertado nas bibliotecas. Os resultados revelaram a precariedade da estrutura física e informacional existente na maioria das bibliotecas, demonstrando a necessidade de se promover melhorias substanciais na adequação de espaços, oferta de equipamentos e acervos específicos que permitam a prestação de um atendimento de qualidade que atenda às necessidades informacionais da comunidade de pessoas com deficiência na UFBA e da sociedade em geral.
Effect of Probiotics on Urinary Tract Infections in Children: A Systematic
Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Emami Elham , MT Sherwin Catherine , Heidari-Soureshjani Saeid
Published: May 2022

Background:

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most prevalent bacterial infections that
occur in children worldwide.

Objective:

This meta-analysis aims to investigate the utility of probiotics as preventive therapy in
children with a UTI.

Methods:

The Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus were searched for articles that investigated the
relationship between probiotic consumption and the risk of UTIs. The quality of the articles was evaluated
using the Jadad scale. The pooled odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated
using a random-effects model. Subgroup analyses and sensitivity analyses were also conducted.
The Cochran Q test and the statistic I2 were used to evaluate heterogeneity. To determine any potential
publication bias, the Egger’s and Begg’s tests were used.

Results:

In total, eleven studies were selected for the systematic review and meta-analysis. Compared
to children who did not receive probiotics, the OR of developing or having a recurring urinary tract
infection in those who received probiotics was 0.94 (95% CI; 0.88–0.999; p-value=0.046). The Begg's
and Egger's tests showed no evidence of publication bias between probiotics and the risk of developing
new or recurring urinary tract infections.

Conclusion:

Based on this systematic review and meta-analysis, probiotics could be an alternative
therapy for children who are at risk of developing a UTI. They are non-pharmaceutical options and
could be used as natural prophylaxis for UTIs. However, the currently published evidence does not irrefutably
confirm that probiotics provide a protective effect against urinary bacterial infections. Therefore,
there need to be large-scale randomized clinical trials undertaken to investigate the possible
prophylaxis of probiotics.
International TESOL Teachers in a Multi-Englishes Community
Authors: Phan Le Ha , Barnawi Osman Z.
Published: May 2022

This book embarks on an ever-expanding array of language, academic mobility, neoliberalism, and accompanying rich scholarly debates, with a focus on the day-to-day work experiences of international English language teachers in Saudi Arabia’s higher education.
Physical Activity and Nutrition Intervention for Middle Schoolers (Move More, Get More): Protocol for a Quasi-Experimental Study (Preprint)
Authors: Grimes Amanda , Lightner Joseph S , Eighmy Katlyn , Wray Bridget D , Valleroy Ella , Baughn Maya
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND

Physical activity and nutrition behaviors are important to reducing the prevalence of childhood obesity. Previous research has identified school-based interventions as effective strategies to improve physical activity and nutrition. However, the results are often mixed, and middle schoolers are an under-studied population.

OBJECTIVE

Our study aims to fill this gap by developing an after-school intervention to increase physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption that is influenced by national guidelines and formative research.

METHODS

This study was an after-school, quasi-experimental study spanning 9 months. Enrollment began in September 2021 and continued on a rolling basis through February 2022. Weekly, middle schoolers were offered 2-3 physical activity sessions and 1 produce kit. Physical activity was measured using accelerometers and questionnaires. Nutrition behaviors were assessed using questionnaires, and physical literacy was assessed using researcher observations. Follow-up data collection occurred in December 2021 and in April 2022. Difference scores will be calculated and analyzed for each outcome variable.

RESULTS

The intervention started in September 2021 and will conclude in May 2022. Published study results are expected in late 2022.

CONCLUSIONS

An increase in physical literacy, physical activity, and fruit and vegetable consumption is expected. If successful, future studies will focus on reach and sustainability. Lastly, this study may serve as a model for improving health outcomes in middle schools.

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DERR1-10.2196/37126
COVID-19 Messaging on Social Media for Native American Communities: A Mixed-Methods Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Weeks Rose , White Sydney , Hartner Anna-Maria , Littlepage Shea , Wolf Jennifer , Masten Kristen , Tingey Lauren
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND

During the COVID-19 pandemic, tribal and public health organizations used social media to rapidly disseminate public health guidance highlighting protective behaviors such as masking and vaccination to mitigate the pandemic’s disproportionate burden on Native American communities.

OBJECTIVE

Seeking to provide guidance for future communication campaigns, this study aimed to identify Twitter post characteristics associated with higher performance, measured by audience reach (impressions) and online behavior (engagement rate).

METHODS

We analyzed Twitter posts sent in a campaign by the Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health from July 2020 to June 2021. Qualitative analysis was informed by in-depth interviews with members of a Tribal Advisory Board and thematically organized according to the Health Belief Model. Logistic regression was used to analyze associations between Twitter post theme, impressions, and engagement rate.

RESULTS

The campaign published 162 Twitter messages which organically generated 427,888 impressions and 6,045 engagements. Iterative analysis of these Twitter posts identified 10 unique themes under theory- and culture-related categories of framing knowledge, cultural messaging, normalizing mitigation strategies, and interactive opportunities, corroborated by interviews with Tribal Advisory Board members. Statistical analysis of Twitter impressions and engagement rate by theme demonstrated that posts featuring culturally-resonate community role models (p=.02), promoting online events (p=.002), and messaging as part of Twitter Chats (p=<.001) were likely to generate higher impressions. In the adjusted analysis controlling for date of posting, only the promotion of online events (p=.003) and Twitter Chat messaging (p=.01) remained significant. In terms of engaging users, highly visual and explanatory posts promoting self-efficacy (p=.01; p=.01) and humorous posts (p=.02; p=.01) were most likely to generate high engagement rates in both the adjusted and unadjusted analysis.

CONCLUSIONS

Results from the one-year Twitter campaign provide lessons to inform organizations designing social media messages to reach and engage Native social media audiences. The use of interactive messaging, instructional graphics and Native humor are promising practices to engage community members, potentially opening audiences to receiving important and time-sensitive guidance, particularly during a pandemic.
How well can your smartphone measure your physical activity levels? A systematic review of the measurement properties of smartphone approaches to assess physical activity in healthy young people. (Preprint)
Authors: Parmenter Belinda , Burley Claire , Stewart Courtney , Whife Jesse , Champion Katrina , Osman Bridie , Newton Nicola , Green Olivia , Wescott Annie B , Gardner Lauren A , Visontay Rachel , Birrell Louise , Bryant Zachary , Chapman Cath , Lubans David R , Sunderland Matthew , Slade Tim , Thornton Louise
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND

Physical inactivity is a preventable risk factor for several chronic diseases and one of the driving forces behind the growing global burden of disease. Recent evidence has shown that interventions using mobile smartphone applications (apps) can promote a significant increase in physical activity (PA) levels. However, the accuracy and reliability of using apps is unknown.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of our review is to determine the accuracy and reliability of using mobile apps to measure PA levels in young people. We conducted a systematic review guided by PRISMA.

METHODS

Studies published from 2007 to 2020 were sourced from eight databases (Ovid MEDLINE, Embase (Elsevier), Cochrane Library (Wiley), PsychINFO (EBSCOhost), CINAHL (EBSCOHost), Web of Science (Clarivate), SPORTDiscus (EBSCOhost), and IEEE Xplore Digital Library database). Studies conducted in young people, aged 10-24 years without chronic illness that evaluated a mobile app’s ability to measure PA. Primary outcomes include validity, reliability and/or responsiveness of the measurement approach. Duplicate screening was conducted for eligibility, data extraction and assessing the risk of bias. Results are reported as a systematic review. The main outcome measures assessed were: total PA time (mins/day or mins/week), total moderate-vigorous PA per week, daily step count, intensity measure (heart rate), and frequency measure (days per week).

RESULTS

Of the 149 identified studies, five met inclusion criteria (n=322 participants, 58% female; mean age 14±3 years). Three studies measured criterion validity and compared PA measured via apps against an Actigraph accelerometer. The two studies that reported on construct validity reported a significant difference between self-reported PA and the objective measure. Only one of the five apps examined is available to the public, and though this app was highly accepted by young people, the app recorded PA to be significantly different to participants’ self-reported PA.

CONCLUSIONS

Overall, few studies assess the reliability, validity and responsiveness of mobile apps to measure PA in healthy young people, with studies typically only reporting on one measurement property. Of the three studies that measured validity, all concluded mobile phones to be an acceptable and valid tool. More research is needed into the validity and reliability of smart-phone apps to measure PA levels in this population, as well as populations with other characteristics, including age groups and those with chronic disease.

CLINICALTRIAL

Systematic review registration: PROSPERO CRD42019122242.
Nutritional profile of patients with cancer of the digestive tract hospitalized to a university hospital in Pará state
Authors: Miranda Rozinéia de Nazaré Alberto , Silva Thalyta Mayara Andrade , Mendonça Thalita Luana do Nascimento , Souza Walyson Santos de , Vieira Cinthia Regina Sales Furtado , Cardoso, Fabiana Costa , Guterres Aldair da Silva
Published: May 2022

Patients with cancer ot the digestive tract show changes in their nutritional status, leading them to various degrees of malnutrition. The assessment of nutritional status is essential to identify malnutrition and risks to it. Objective: To characterize the clinical, anthropometric and dietary profile of patients with digestive cancer admitted to a University Hospital in Belém, PA. Method: Descriptive, cross-sectional and prospective study, carried out at the João de Barros Barreto University Hospital, from July 2018 to March 2020. Sample composed of 59 cancer patients of both sexes, diagnosed with digestive tract neoplasia. Results: Among the variables studied, there was a prevalence of males in 50.8%. Among the women, 96.6% were classified as former smokers and 76.3%, former alcoholic. The main gastrointestinal symptoms presented were: constipation 36%, vomiting 22.3%, diarrhea and abdominal pain both 18.6%. In swallowing disorders: odynophagia and dysphagia manifested in 28.8% and 27.1%, respectively. The most common neurological symptoms were: headache 20.3% and motor weakness 17%. The most frequent type of cancer was stomach 57.6%, followed by intestine 16.9%. As for IMC, most adults were classified as eutrophic 61.8%, among the elderly 60% were malnourished, of these 56% had loss of muscle mass based on calf circumference. When analyzing eating habits, a high consumption of foods considered carcinogenic was identified. Conclusion: Malnutrition was prevalent, especially in the elderly. The presence of symptoms and food inappetence were associated with anticancer treatment. And high consumption of neoplasm-promoting foods to the detriment of protective foods.
Differentiation of high velocity ammunition type from Gunshot Residue (GSR) metal element originating from different firearm
Authors: Parmar Abhijitsinh A , G Babu Rajesh , Junare S.O
Published: May 2022

The examination of GSR collected from the scene of occurrence is critical to the forensic science community because it provides answers to problems such as distinguishing between entry and exit wounds, estimating the range of fire, and linking an individual to the use of a firearm. Insufficient information exists on the differentiation of ammunition type through the analysis of GSR. This study investigated the potential of differentiating between ammunition types through the analysis of its metallic residue using Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence spectroscopy (EDXRF) and Scanning Electron Microscope Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence spectroscopy (SEM-EDS). Three firearms (AK-47 assault rifle, Self-loading rifle, and Carbine rifle) were adopted for the study. Overall, a series of 10 shots were performed from each firearm at three different collection mode (45°, 90° & Barrel wash) The residues were subjected to a non-destructive analysis by energy dispersive X-Ray fluorescence (EDXRF-7000, Shimadzu) without sample preparation and Scanning Electron Microscope Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence spectroscopy. Gunshot residues originating from 9mm Carbine, AK-47 and Self-loading rifle produced common metal element including Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), Mercury (Hg), Antimony (Sb) and Zinc (Zn). Considering that, analysis of the sample residue was carried out EDXRF and SEM-EDS; it was unreliable to predict the ammunition type from the particles that originated from the firearm-ammunition employed. In this study element profile of Gunshot residue give some identical point which can helpful in identification of ammunition.
Study Smart Road with Glowing Lines
Authors: Bhujbal Sandesh A , Bhosure Ajay G , Sonawane Gaurav S , Patel Piyush R , Jadhav Vishwajit R , Dhivare Jagruti
Published: May 2022

Abstract: The years we are experiencing are often identified as those of the Age of Smart Technologies. Smart is now a very popular term, with the meaning of clever, intelligent, sharp, quick on the uptake. Its extensive meaning can be grasped if we consider it as an acronym for Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology to indicate the essential features of the innovative technologies that characterize today’s society in its daily life. All the things are changed but highways are not changed. The "Smart Highway with glowing lines" is the concept to make highway roads smarter, safer, and more energy efficient for generating energy using solar energy. In the part of Smart Highways with Glowing Lines the road glow in the dark lines is installed, called Glowing Lines. These lines collect energy during the day and give light in the evening. Here the landscape becomes an experience of light and information. As a result, this increases visibility and safety. Smart highways and smart roads are terms for a number of different proposals to incorporate technologies into roads like Smart Road with Glowing Lines, for lighting road at Night Time. This innovative concept creates an entirely new mobility experience for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Ideas from this testing ground are increasingly becoming part of our everyday landscape. Keywords: Solar energy, Glowing Lines, self-awareness
Optimization of Gating System for Sand Casting Using Sequential Quadratic Programming
Authors: Singh Utkarsh Kumar , . Prateek
Published: May 2022

Abstract: Lower rate of filling of metal in sand casting is a common and avoidable problem in the production unit. This often leads to increase in expenses as well as time taken. By optimizing the gating system design, we can reduce the inferiority in the products and hence reduce the cost and time taken
Improvised Mask Detection System using Machine Learning
Authors: Tharani Shubham , Borse Rahul , Joshi Vrushabh , Ghodke Shubham
Published: May 2022

Abstract: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has seriously affected the world. By theend of November 2020, the global number of new coronavirus cases had already exceeded 60 million according to information from the World Health Organization (WHO). To stop the spread of disease, face-mask is mandatory in public places. So face mask cover the mouth and nose fully as result virus not going to in our body, So we developed mask detection system. These research monitor the humans are wearing the mask or not
Protection of Induction Motor Using PLC
Authors: Wasnik Pratyush , Kamble Asawari , Remje Ritvik , Uparkar Adinath , Sharma Priyanka
Published: May 2022

Abstract: Protection of an induction motor (IM) against possible problems, such as over voltage, over current, overload, over temperature, and under-voltage, occurring during its operation is very important, because it is used intensively in industry as an actuator. IMs can be protected using some components, such as timers, contactors, voltage, and current relays. This method is known as the classical method that is very basic and involves mechanical dynamic parts. Computer and programmable integrated circuit (PIC) based protection methods have eliminated most of the mechanical components. However, the computer-based protection method requires an analog to digital conversion (ADC) card, and the PIC-based protection method does not visualize the electrical parametersmeasured. In this study, for IMs, a new protection method based on a programmable logic controller (PLC) has been introduced. In this method, all contactors, timers, relays, and the conversion card are eliminated. Moreover, the voltages, the currents, the speed, and the temperature values of the motor, and the problems occurring in the system, are monitored and warning indicators are shown using colored LED’s. Experimental results show that the PLC-based protection method costs less, provides higher accuracy as well as a safe and visual environment compared with the classical, the computer, and the PIC-based protection systems. Keywords: programmable logic controller, induction motor, motor protection, ladder diagram, protection system
Acmeological Approach to Pedagogical Education of a Renaissance Physical Education Teacher
Authors: Kutlimuratovich Utepbergenov Amangeldi
Published: May 2022

Abstract: In this article, the main terms encountered in the scientific and pedagogical activities of future physical education teachers, the correct organization of pedagogical activities, special attention should be paid to future physical education teachers during their scientific and pedagogical activities. There is a discussion of the existing aspects and the need for an approach, as well as an acmeological approach to the activities of future physical education teachers and the organization of innovative technological activities. Keywords: Physical education, acmeology, pedagogical activity, pedagogical skills, innovative activity of the future physical education teacher, creativity, technological approach
Violation of Water-Electric Exchange in Patients with Nospecific Ulcerative Colitis Before Total Colectomy
Authors: Makhmatovich Abdiev Kattabek , Iskandarovich Ashurov Shavkat , Negmatovich Kilichev Rashid
Published: May 2022

Abstract: Inflammatory diseases of the colon - ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are an urgent surgical problem. The paper presents an analysis of surgical interventions for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease over the past 12 years based on the materials of the First Republican Clinical Hospital in Izhevsk. Indications for one-stage and multi-stage radical operations for nonspecific ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease have been developed. The indications for emergency, urgent and planned indications for inflammatory diseases of the large intestine have been clarified. Performing radical multi-stage operations for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease can reduce mortality, improve treatment outcomes, prognosis and quality of life. Keywords: inflammatory diseases of the colon, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease.
Penguatan Integritas Anti Korupsi Bagi Anak Melalui Mainan Edukasi Terajana Di Desa Balesari
Authors: Ambarwati Dewi , Assiddiq Dafis Ubaidillah
Published: May 2022

Anak sebagai generasi penerus bangsa yang idealnya tangguh dan berdaya di tengah pesatnya arus globalisasi. Di masa pertumbuhan adalah masa yang tepat untuk membentuk karakter sejak dini, termasuk didalamnya adalah karakter integritas. Integritas erat kaitannya dengan perilaku anti korupsi yang dewasa ini perlu ditekankan pada anak sejak dini. Mempelajari korupsi tidak sebatas pada kasus dan teori hukum saja. Pembelajaran anti korupsi pada anak dapat dilakukan dengan berbagai cara yang menyenangkan, salah satunya adalah dengan menggunakan mainan edukasi anti korupsi yang diberikan pada anak-anak desa Balesari, Kecamatan Ngajum, Kabupaten Malang. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengenalan korupsi pada anak usia dini dilakukan dengan cara berdiskusi dan bercerita tentang tokoh-tokoh berintegritas, kemudian anak-anak diajak bermain dengan menggunakan ‘Terajana’, sebuah mainan edukasi anti korupsi yang didalamnya terdapat pertanyaan seputar pengetahuan anti korupsi sejak dini. Edukasi anti korupsi dilaksanakan dengan tujuan agar karakter anak dapat memahami perilaku koruptif yang sejatinya harus dihindari. Dengan metode belajar yang menyenangkan, maka anak-anak di Desa Balesari, Kecamatan Ngajum, Kabupaten Malang dapat memahami tentang korupsi dan dapat membedakan perilaku koruptif sejak usia dini di kehidupan sehari-sehari.
Strengthening Anti-Corruption Integrity for Children through Educated Toys In Balesari Village. Children are the nation's next-generation who are ideally tough and empowered in the midst of the rapid flow of globalization. The period of growth is the right time to form character from an early age, including the character of integrity. Integrity is related to anti-corruption behavior which today needs to be emphasized in children from an early age. Learning about corruption is not limited by cases and legal theory. Anti-corruption learning for children can be carried out in various fun ways, one of which is by using anti-corruption educational toys given to children in Balesari Village, Ngajum District, Malang Regency. The method used in the introduction of corruption in early childhood is done by discussing and telling stories about figures with integrity, then the children are invited to play by using "Terajana", an anti-corruption educational game in which there are questions about anti-corruption knowledge from an early age. Anti-corruption education is carried out with the aim that children's character can understand corrupt behavior which should be avoided. With a fun learning method, children in Balesari Village, Ngajum District, Malang Regency can understand corruption and can distinguish corrupt behavior from an early age in their daily lives.
Urban zoning features of territories for tourist services facilities placement in coastal cities
Authors: Shcherbina Elena V. , Nguyen Thanh Cam
Published: May 2022

Introduction. The article deals with the development of coastal territories of cities with the city-forming function of tourism. The tourism industry is currently viewed as a promising area of economic development for many countries and cities. Resort tourism or health tourism is actively developing in Turkey, Thailand, Egypt, Vietnam and other countries, with an emphasis on a high level of service for hotel complexes that occupy large areas of coastal territories, which leads to conflicts of interest for the local population, investors and tourists. The solution to these conflicts can be obtained by methods of urban zoning.

Materials and methods. On the basis of a systematic approach, in which the city is considered as a social-natural-anthropogenic system, the main contradictions that arise when placing tourist facilities in the structure of the city and the features of the town-planning zoning of these territories are identified. The article uses data from open sources, the general plan of Tuy Hoa, as an analog object of coastal cities of the south-central coast of Vietnam.

Results. It is shown that the main critical factor in the placement of tourist accommodation facilities is the availability of beach areas, which serve as the main point of attraction. In this case, the comfortable distance should not exceed 1000 m. One of the planning techniques aimed at resolving conflicts can be the formation of urbanized locations — resort functional zones (KFZ), specially designed for the placement of tourist service facilities, including various forms of tourist accommodation. Proposals (schematic diagrams) for urban zoning of the central part of the city have been developed, ensuring the availability of city beaches; the formation of a street network of KFZ, based on the principle of pedestrian accessibility of the beach, as well as the formation of a planning scheme of the KFZ territory, providing for the provision of a protective zone.

Conclusions. Urban zoning of the resort city’ territory should be carried out taking into account the peculiarities that are due to the tourism industry; for the mass accommodation of tourists, local zones should be envisaged, which will ensure a balance between the development of tourism and the preservation of the residential and public environment, the accessibility to the beach; the formation of a protective strip along the coastline will create a comfortable public recreational space for tourists and residents with the aim of stable and sustainable development in the future.
Settlement and bearing capacity of foundations adjacent to vertical excavation
Authors: Ter-Martirosyan Zaven G. , Ter-Martirosyan Armen Z. , Vanina Yuliya V.
Published: May 2022

Introduction. This article provides a solution to the problem of the settlement and bearing capacity of foundations with finite width based on rigid soil body adjacent to vertical excavation when applying a uniformly distributed load on its surface. It is assumed, that the vertical wall is fixed with sprung structures, although vertical displacement of soil is acceptable.

Materials and methods. The solution of the problem was obtained by the method of trigonometric Ribere – Fileon series. Formulas for determining vertical and horizontal deformations on any coordinate x and on any horizontal (z > 0) are also given. To determine the relationship between stresses and deformations, systems of Genky’s physical equations are used, which take into account the influence of σm on the shear modulus G(σm) and on the volume deformation modulus K(σm) and transform to the system of Hook’s equations at G = const and K = const.

Results. The problem of the stress-strain state of a weighty layer of soil of limited capacity on a rigid soil body adjacent to vertical excavation when applying a uniformly distributed load on its surface was analytically solved. The deformations of the soil base εz were determined as the sum of shear and volumetric deformations (εz = εzγ + εzν). Based on the deformations obtained, the unevenness of the foundation settlement adjacent to vertical excavation was estimated.

Conclusions. From the analysis of the results of the task, it follows that the solution of the problem of the settlement and bearing capacity of foundations with finite width based on rigid soil body adjacent to vertical excavation when applying a uniformly distributed load on its surface allows to evaluate the deformation of the foundation soils taking into account nonlinear properties. Also it provides to assess the unevenness of the sediment foundations of buildings. The further development of new methods for quantifying the stress-strain statement of soils based on known theoretical solutions is one of the main tasks of modern design of foundations and foundations of buildings and structures.