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EDUCAÇÃO ALIMENTAR E NUTRICIONAL PARA CRIANÇAS, GUIADA POR APLICATIVO
Authors: De Queiroz Mello Ana Paula
Published: November 2022

Introdução: A formação dos hábitos alimentares ocorre principalmente nos primeiros anos de vida. Nesse período, recomenda-se o aleitamento materno e a introdução de alimentos adequados. Esses fatores associados a um estilo de vida saudável são importantes para a prevenção da obesidade infantil. Para que essas informações cheguem ao público-alvo, recursos tecnológicos são cada vez mais importantes para que o processo de Educação Alimentar e Nutricional (EAN) seja eficaz. Objetivo: O objetivo foi elaborar o design instrucional do aplicativo AlimentAR, usando Realidade Aumentada (AR) direcionado para EAN com crianças de até dois anos. Metodologia: A concepção do design instrucional seguiu a Análise, Design, Desenvolvimento, Implementação e Avaliação. A etapa de análise incluiu diagnóstico situacional e/ou identificação de problemas que necessitam de intervenção. No processo de design, o foco estava na estrutura e nos objetivos educacionais. No desenvolvimento, ocorreu seleção de conteúdo, formatação, elaboração de recursos didáticos e storyboard. As etapas de implementação e avaliação serão tratadas em estudo posterior. Resultados: Neste sentido, o design instrucional foi desenvolvido de forma sistemática seguindo metodologia proposta. O produto prevê projeção de imagens de alimentos em AR, de acordo com necessidade nutricional da criança, considerando o Guia Alimentar para Crianças até 2 anos e a Ficha de Marcador de Consumo Alimentar para crianças até seis meses e crianças de seis a 23 meses. Conclusões: Conclui-se que a utilização da AR associada à abordagem transdisciplinar pode ser uma possível estratégia para a elaboração de instrumento de EAN com foco na formação de hábitos alimentares saudáveis e prevenção da obesidade infantil.
AVALIAÇÃO DO MICROAMBIENTE ALIMENTAR EM ESTABELECIMENTOS FORNECEDORES DE ALIMENTOS EM UM MUNICÍPIO DO TRAIRÍ DO RIO GRANDE DO NORTE
Authors: Dantas Pinheiro Dandara , Cristina Batista Costa Amanda , Santos da Silva Catarine , Silva Bezerra Mariana , Rejane Siqueira Garcia Lígia
Published: November 2022

Introdução: As pessoas passaram a consumir alimentos prontos cada vez mais e diminuíram o consumo de hortifrútis, consequentemente as prevalências de excesso de peso tem aumentado com o passar dos anos, resultando no desenvolvimento de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis. Esse processo de transição alimentar tem sido influenciado pelo ambiente alimentar em que estas estão inseridas. Objetivo: Dessa forma o estudo foi avaliar o microambiente alimentar em mercados e restaurantes do município de Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Norte. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma pesquisa transversal e descritiva, de abordagem quantitativa, realizada em 60 estabelecimentos comerciais fornecedores de alimentos naturais, industrializados e refeições prontas. Foram aplicados questionários, de acordo com a classificação do tipo de estabelecimento, para se verificar a disponibilidade, variedade, preço e qualidade de alimentos naturais e ultraprocessados. Os dados tabulados no Microsoft Excel® 2013 passaram por análise descritiva. Resultados: A maior parte dos estabelecimentos participantes eram mercados locais ou de bairros, a maioria localizada no centro da cidade. Foi visto que a disponibilidade de frutas e hortaliças é inferior aos ultraprocessados. Todos os alimentos apresentaram qualidade satisfatória, e os menores preços de frutas foram encontrados nos supermercados e mercadinhos, enquanto as hortaliças na feira livre. As frutas e hortaliças apresentaram preços baixos e eram de boa qualidade, porém os alimentos ultraprocessados estavam mais disponíveis que os saudáveis. Conclusões: Dessa forma, ficou evidente a necessidade de políticas públicas de incentivo a descentralização do comercio de alimentos e o incentivo à venda de alimentos mais saudáveis.
ANÁLISE DE MODELOS DE TRIAGEM ODONTOLÓGICA
Authors: Silva Karen Lauana Alves da , Filipe Cavalcanti Rodrigues João , Duarte Antônio Ricardo Calazans
Published: November 2022

Introdução: Diante da realidade virtual que se encontram os procedimentos burocráticos, observa-se a necessidade de se idealizar programas de triagem nas clínicas-escola com os objetivos de se encaminhar pacientes para a clínica mais compatível com as suas necessidades, e substituir os prontuários físicos pelos eletrônicos, numa alternativa ambientalmente correta. Objetivo: Avaliar a efetividade de um modelo de triagem informatizado, comparando-o ao modelo utilizado atualmente, no serviço de Serviço de Triagem e Documentação Odontológica (STDO) do Departamento de Odontologia da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (DOD – UFRN). Método: O estudo realizado foi do tipo descritivo, constituído de uma amostra de 50 pacientes, que foram submetidos ao modelo de triagem utilizado atualmente no STDO do DOD - UFRN e a triagem com aplicação de um programa informatizado. Foi avaliada a efetividade do dispositivo e feita uma comparação entre os modelos. A análise estatística foi feita por meio do índice de correlação intra-classe, utilizando-se um banco de dados criado no software SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences), versão 20.0, adotando significância de 95% (p< 0,05). Resultados: Após análise estatística, com realização de correlação entre os resultados do software e o modelo atual de triagem, obteve-se coeficiente de correlação intra-classe de 0,578, com o nível de significância, para avaliação dos dados obtidos de (P<0,05), foi possível evidenciar que ocorreu correlação satisfatória positiva e significativa entre os resultados do software e o modelo atual de triagem. Conclusão: Os resultados denotam concordância entre os modelos de triagem estudados e demonstram que a utilização destes recursos apresentam resultados satisfatórios. Notadamente, evidenciando-se a vantagem da utilização do modelo de triagem informatizado.

PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Triagem de Pacientes; Documentação; Registros Eletrônicos de Saúde
Seismic Hazard Maps of Bengkulu City, Indonesia, Considering Probabilistic Spectral Response for Medium and Stiff Soils
Authors: Mase Lindung Zalbuin , Keawsawasvong Suraparb
Published: November 2022

Background:

This paper presents the extended work of a seismic hazard map for Bengkulu City, Indonesia. In this current study, seismic hazard maps are generated by considering site variations in Bengkulu City, Indonesia.

Methods:

First, site investigation data is collected. Furthermore, the probabilistic spectral response for Bengkulu City is analysed. The spectral matching method is implemented to obtain appropriate ground motion considering the most dominant earthquake scenario that occurred. A seismic ground response analysis is conducted to obtain several ground motion parameters, such as peak ground acceleration, spectral acceleration values at 0.2 s and 1 s, and ground motion amplification.

Results:

The results show that peak ground acceleration in the study area is generally within the range of 0.5 to 0.6g. It indicates that most sites in Bengkulu city could undergo strong motion. Spectral accelerations at 0.2 s and 1 s are also dominantly found in the range of 0.9 to 1.2g and the range of 0.5 to 0.7g. Generally, ground motion in the study area could amplify up to 1.1 to 1.5.

Conclusion:

Spectral acceleration curve for site classes in Bengkulu City shows a similar trend to other spectral accelerations. It indicates that the spectral acceleration proposed in this study could be implemented in the study area.
Influence Of Marine Environment Exposure On The Engineering Properties Of Steel-concrete Interface
Authors: Goudar Sharan Kumar , Sumukh E. P. , Das Bibhuti Bhusan
Published: November 2022

Aims:

A detailed and reformed service life prediction model needs to be developed by considering the non-uniform distribution of the porous zone and the non-uniform distribution of the corrosion products layer.

Background:

The microstructure of the steel-concrete interface (SCI) plays an important role in corrosion initiation and concrete cover cracking. The porous zone around SCI is one of the vital engineering properties that influence the service life of corroding reinforced concrete structures in service life prediction models.

Objective:

The SCI properties are sensitive to the sample preparation technique of reinforced concrete (RC) samples for studying with the aid of scanning electron microscopy (SEM). A simple step-wise sample preparation technique of RC samples for SEM analysis is proposed where there is minimal damage to the properties of SCI. The development, distribution, and propagation of corrosion products at SCI are investigated for RC samples exposed to the marine environment for different exposure periods. The service life of RC structures was assessed through experimentally determined porous zone thickness (PZT) values. Assuming a uniform and constant value of PZT and uniform distribution of corrosion products around SCI might lead to variation or misinterpretation of the service life of structures. The same is explored in the present study.

Methods:

In this research investigation, backscattered electron images were obtained for the analysis of porous zone thickness around SCI. The distribution and propagation of corrosion products around SCI were investigated for different mineral admixed reinforced concrete samples exposed to the marine environment. Also, porous zone thickness values were used experimentally measured, and the time from corrosion initiation to corrosion cracking was estimated using a service life prediction model.

Results:

Results show that porous zone thickness is not uniform around SCI. Once the corrosion is initiated, the corrosion products accumulate in the SCI's porous region. Further, the non-uniform porous zone thickness directly influenced the non-uniform distribution of corrosion products. Assuming a constant or uniform porous zone thickness and uniform distribution of corrosion products around SCI leads to misinterpretation of the service life of corroding reinforced concrete structures.

Conclusion:

The porous zone thickness values around the steel-concrete interface and corrosion current density play an important role in predicting the service life of reinforced concrete structures exposed to the marine environment.
The Analysis of Mechanical Behavior of Special Concentrically Braced Single-Story Frames With Ductile Casting Steel Connectors
Authors: Chen Chengyue , Yin Zhanzhong , Wang Qiang
Published: November 2022

Background:

The special concentrically braced frame (SCBF) is an aseismic structure, but its bracing system exhibits brittle failure and premature buckling connected with the weld fracture of the gusset plate and the post-buckling of the braces; thus, maximizing the role of energy dissipation is difficult.

Methods:

Here, this paper proposes a system of special concentrically braced single-story frames with ductile casting steel connectors. The large inelastic deformation of the bracing system is mainly concentrated in the ductile casting connectors under the earthquake, and the degree of buckling can be reduced. The finite element model of a single-story frame with special central support and casting steel connectors was established by ABAQUS. Monodirectional loading simulations were conducted on 12 groups of specimens with different parameters, then the deformation trend, stress distribution, initial stiffness, and ductility of the specimens were analyzed.

Results:

The seismic behavior of the frames was evaluated by the variable parameters of the width-thickness ratio of the energy dissipation plate and stiffener, the length of the energy dissipation segment of the casting connectors and the overstrength coefficient. The casting steel connector conducts the main connectors that exhibit good ductile and initial stiffness.

Conclusion:

The study results provided direct evidence that the seismic performance of specimens is closely associated with the length of the energy dissipation segment of the casting connector and the overstrength coefficient of axial force. Also, the stress distribution, initial stiffness, and ductility of the members can be independently controlled by reasonably designing the casting connector.
Changes in Immunological Parameters and Neurotrophic Factors in Patients with Compression, Post-traumatic Non-gunshot and Gunshot Neuropathies and Plexopathies
Authors: Borodai Olena , Litovchenko Tetyana , Klimova Olena , Drozdova Larisa
Published: November 2022

Introduction:

Chronic pain, which usually occurs after traumatic damage to nerves and plexuses, is an additional burden on the patient's quality of life, which is already impaired due to motor, sensory and autonomic deficits. The aim is to study and clarify changes in immunological parameters and neurotrophic factors in patients with compression, post-traumatic non-gunshot and gunshot neuropathies and plexopathies.

Materials and Methods:

The study included 93 men aged 21 to 59 with neuropathy and plexopathy of traumatic and non-traumatic origin, divided into 3 groups. Patients underwent clinical and neurological examination starting at the onset of clinical manifestations and in the dynamics, electromyography, and ultrasound. The immunological examination was performed from 12 to 24 months, starting at the onset of the disease.

Results:

Differences between the study groups in the concentration of circulating immune complexes and lymphocytotoxicity and decrease in CD4 + T lymphocytes were statistically significant. In the NBT-test results, which characterize the difference between spontaneous and zymosan-stimulated oxygen-dependent phagocytosis, it was found that the cells oxidized granules of nitroblue tetrazolium dye with different degrees of intensity, depending on the regenerative capacity of enzymes. We found an increase in the quantitative content of the beta-NGF 303 [35.2; 504.5] pg/ml in the blood of patients of group III with post-traumatic gunshot neuropathies and plexopathies accompanied by chronic neuropathic pain syndrome at a statistically significant level (Kruskal-Wallis test, p=0.0181).

Conclusion:

The study showed a statistically significant (p<0.05) violations of the regulatory link of immune system in patients with post-traumatic gunshot neuropathies and plexopathies, increased circulating immune complexes level, disorders of oxygen-dependent and oxygen-independent phagocytosis, reduced enzymatic regenerative capacity, significant increase in beta-NGF, Thus, as a result of the study, we found statistically significant (p<0.05) violations of the regulatory link of immune system in patients with post-traumatic gunshot neuropathies and plexopathies, increased circulating immune complexes level, disorders of oxygen-dependent and oxygen-independent phagocytosis, reduced enzymatic regenerative capacity, significant increase in beta-NGF 303 [35.2; 504.5] pg / ml, indicating the ongoing process of chronic inflammation, stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system and sensory fibers, which leads to the maintenance and severity of chronic neuropathic pain even after 12 months or more since the injury with damage to nerves and plexuses of the limbs.
Chronological Changes in Gait Oscillation in Patients after Total Knee Arthroplasty
Authors: Mine Takatomo , Fukuda Yuuki , Handa Mami , Takase Hironori , Ihara Koichiro , Kawamura Hiroyuki , Shinohara Michio , Kuriyama Ryutaro , Tominaga Yasunari
Published: November 2022

Background:

Pain and knee function improve immediately following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, immediate improvements in gait oscillation are not observed following TKA. This analysis aimed to chronologically assess changes in gait oscillation during walking in post-TKA patients.

Methods:

Twenty patients who were diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis underwent unilateral TKA. A Bi-Surface posterior-stabilized (PS) prosthesis with cementation was used for all patients. Acceleration (anterior, vertical, TKA side -, and -contralateral side directions) was examined during walking. A preoperative analysis was performed followed by postoperative analyses at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.

Results:

Acceleration in the anterior direction and the sacral region tended to increase until 6 months post-TKA, but remained largely unchanged thereafter. In the dorsal vertebral region, acceleration to the anterior direction trended to decrease over time. Additionally, acceleration in the TKA-side direction in the sacral and dorsal vertebral region also tended to decrease over time. The post-TKA sacral-dorsal vertebral ratio in the TKA-side direction tended to increase over time, and the values on the contralateral side direction tended to increase for up to 6 months; however, there was no significant change thereafter.

Conclusion:

Acceleration in the anterior and lateral directions (TKA side) may improve chronologically after TKA, and gait may be performed mainly on the pelvic girdle during the postoperative course of TKA.
Evaluation of Sustained Acoustic Medicine for Treating Musculoskeletal Injuries in Military and Sports Medicine
Authors: Walters Rod , Kasik John , Ettel Cassie , Ortiz Ralph
Published: November 2022

Background:

Musculoskeletal injuries are common in collegiate, professional, and military personnel and require expedited recovery to reduce lost work time. Sustained acoustic medicine (SAM) provides continuous long-duration ultrasound at 3MHz and 132mW/cm2. The treatment is frequently prescribed to treat acute and chronic soft tissue injuries and reduce pain. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of SAM treatment for musculoskeletal injuries and accelerated recovery.

Methods:

An 18-question electronic survey and panel discussion were conducted on Athletic Trainers (ATs) using SAM treatment in professional, collegiate, and military sports medicine. The survey included both qualitative and quantitative questions. In addition, a panel discussion discussed SAM effectiveness with expert ATs. Power calculation of sampling and statistical evaluation of data was utilized to generalize the results.

Results:

Survey respondents (n=97) and panelists (n=142) included ATs from all National Athletic Trainers Association districts. SAM was primarily used for musculoskeletal injuries (83.9%, p<0.001) with a focus on healing tendons and ligaments (87.3%, p<0.001). SAM treatment was also used on joints (44.8%), large muscle groups (43.7%), and bone (41.4%). SAM provided clinical improvement in under 2 weeks (68.9%, p<0.001) and a 50% reduction in pain medication (63%, p<0.001). In addition, patients were highly receptive to treatment (87.3%, p<0.001), and ATs had a high level of confidence for improved function and returned to work after 30-days of SAM use (81.2%, p<0.001).

Conclusion:

SAM is an effective, safe, easy-to-use, noninvasive, comfortable, and versatile therapeutic for healing musculoskeletal injuries.
Employee motivation mediate the effect of work-family conflict on employee performance
Authors: Pratame Komang Alit Bagus Putra , Supartha I Wayan Gede
Published: November 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of work-family conflict on employee performance, the effect of work-family conflict on employee motivation, the effect of motivation on employee performance, and the role of motivation in mediating the effect of work-family conflict on employee performance. The research was conducted at PT. BPR Sukawati Pancakanti with a sample of 83 people. Determination of the sample using saturated sampling. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Square (PLS) approach. The results show that work-family conflict has a negative and significant effect on employee performance, work-family conflict has a negative and significant effect on motivation, motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, motivation is able to mediate competitively (competitive partial mediation). on the indirect effect of work-family conflict on employee performance. These results illustrate that to improve employee performance, the leadership of BPR Kanti must reduce work-family conflict, because low work-family conflict will be able to increase employee motivation in their work so that employee performance will increase both in quantity, quality, punctuality, attendance. employees, and employee cooperation.
Cardiac Rehabilitation to Prevent Rehospitalization in Myocardial Infarction Patients
Authors: Ivana Diah , Tri Tjahjono Cholid
Published: November 2022

Introduction. There is mounting evidence that cardiac rehabilitation (CR) based on physical activity has a positive influence on the degree of disability and level of quality of life, in addition to playing an important and beneficial role in modifying morbidity and mortality.

Discussion. Patients who have experienced an acute myocardial infarction, are candidates for cardiac rehabilitation as an essential component of their care. Clinical evaluation, optimization of pharmacotherapy, physical training, psychological rehabilitation, evaluation and reduction of coronary disease risk factors, lifestyle modification, and patient education are the components that should be included in comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation. Immediately following the acute phase of a myocardial infarction, the designated team (consisting of a physician, physiotherapist, nurse, psychologist, dietician, and social worker) should begin comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation. This rehabilitation should contain individualized programs that are designed to optimize the patient's physical, psychological, social, and emotional status. It is recommended that the modern model of comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation be started as soon as possible, continued for the required amount of time, properly staged, and individualized depending on the clinical status of the patients.

Conclusion. Cardiac rehabilitation after myocardial infarction is an exercise method that could improve the post myocardial infarct patient’s living quality, includes increasing cardiac ejection fraction, exercise tolerance, and physical status. Therefore, it can decrease rate of rehospitalization in patient post myocardial infarct.
Er staat wat op het spel in de prediking. Het spel en de prediker als homo ludens in Bohrens Homiletik
Authors: Kater M.J.
Published: November 2022

The German homiletician Rudolf Bohren speaks of “preaching as play, a play which must be qualified because preaching is a serious act. This essay reviews Bohren’s view of the art and nature of the ‘preaching game’ and how this influences the writing of sermons. It then examines elements of this game as discussed by Johan Huizinga in his Homo ludens, in order to uncover the contributions of ‘preaching as play’ to Reformed homiletics. The essay ends with an evaluation of the preacher as ‘homo ludens’, the sermon preparation as play, and preaching itself as play. It concludes by suggesting that preaching as play belongs to the theological locus of pneumatology.
Variation of sodium hydroxide concentration impact on rheological properties of geopolymer paste
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, Middle East College, Muscat, Oman, Manchiryal Ram Kishore , Poloju Kiran Kumar , Al Balushi Yasser Ali Akbar , Al Banna Ward Naser Mohammad
Published: November 2022

This study focuses on novel technologies that provide breakthrough CO2 capture and performance. This research aims to identify the usual consistency and to set the time of geopolymer paste to ensure that cement may be substituted with calcined materials. However, it is necessary first to investigate the properties of geopolymer paste, including varied proportions of calcined materials and sodium hydroxide concentrations. According to the published studies, there is a shortage of studies on the entire replacement of fly ash with GGBS (0-100%) with varying concentrations of sodium hydroxide (8M-12M) with an SS/SH ratio of 2.5. Thus, this work might be unique. Moreover, this research work would stand as a benchmark for future researchers in this area. Thus, 198 specimens were prepared to determine the geopolymer paste’s normal consistency and setting behavior. The experimental results showed that increasing the amount of GGBS to geopolymer paste reduces the setting time of the paste and raises the standard consistency value for intermediate mixes compared to fly ash combinations. The key finding of this investigation is that an increase in sodium hydroxide concentration does not affect the normal consistency. As a result, the consistency is determined to be 37 percent when using a combination of 80 percent GGBS and 20 percent fly ash is shown to be the most effective in achieving higher performance.
Fingerprint classification combined with Gabor filter and convolutional neural network
Authors:   College of Information and Computing, University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines, He Zhengfang ,   School of Intelligent Science and Engineering, Yunnan Technology and Business University, Kunming, China, Machica Ivy Kim D. ,   College of Information and Computing, University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines, Arroyo Jan Carlo T. ,   College of Information and Computing Studies, Northern Iloilo State University, Estancia, Iloilo, Philippines,   College of Computing Education, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines, Sabayle Ma. Luche P. ,   College of Information and Communications Technology, West Visayas State University, Iloilo City, Philippines, Su Weibin ,   College of Information and Computing, University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines,   School of Intelligent Science and Engineering, Yunnan Technology and Business University, Kunming, China, Xu Gang ,   College of Information and Computing, University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines,   School of Intelligent Science and Engineering, Yunnan Technology and Business University, Kunming, China, Wang Yikai ,   School of Intelligent Science and Engineering, Yunnan Technology and Business University, Kunming, China, Pan Mingbo ,   School of Intelligent Science and Engineering, Yunnan Technology and Business University, Kunming, China, Delima Allemar Jhone P. ,   College of Information and Computing Studies, Northern Iloilo State University, Estancia, Iloilo, Philippines
Published: November 2022

A fingerprint is an impression left by the friction ridges of a human finger. A fingerprint classification system groups fingerprint according to their characteristics and therefore helps to match a fingerprint against an extensive database of fingerprints. The Henry classification system is widely used among fingerprint classification systems. Some researchers have used traditional machine learning or deep learning for fingerprint classification. Nevertheless, traditional algorithms cannot extract the depth features of the fingerprint, and most deep learning algorithms lack fingerprint image enhancement. So, this paper combined the Gabor Filter and Convolutional Neural Network to extract fingerprint features. The model has two channels, one is a Deep Convolutional Neural Network (DCNN), and the other is a Shallow Convolutional Neural Network (SCNN). The DCNN consists of a neural network with eight layers, which can extract deep features of the fingerprint. The SCNN consists of Gabor Filter and a neural network with two layers that can extract features from clear fingerprint images. This paper uses NIST Special Database 4 for experiments. Experimental results show that the model proposed in this paper has achieved 91.4% accuracy. Compared with other algorithms, this model has higher accuracy than others. It shows that combined with the Gabor Filter and Convolutional Neural Network can better extract the ridge features of fingerprint images.
THE LOCATIONAL MEASURE IN THE PLANNING OF QARIAH MOSQUES
Authors: Che Abdullah Ishak , Abdullah Alias , Ibrahim Mansor , Ibrahim Illyani
Published: November 2022

Public facilities are vital to contributing positively to people’s quality of life. Facilities play an important role in cities by providing public services to communities. Therefore, planning equitable public facilities is crucial for planners to ensure that every citizen has equal access to the planned public facilities. Scholars have conducted various studies to assess the location and distribution of public facilities. Spatial equity is one aspect of locational measures used by scholars to determine the accessibility and spatial distribution of facilities in relation to the user’s location. Previous studies by researchers have focused on public facilities such as medical facilities, parks, and schools. However, there have been limited studies that evaluate the spatial equity of religious facilities such as mosques. Therefore, this study attempts to assess the location of qariah mosques (mosques of local jurisdiction) based on the spatial equity concept by measuring their spatial distribution and accessibility. The present study utilised a Geographical Information System (GIS) and used descriptive and statistical analyses to examine the spatial equity of 418 mosques in Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. GIS data was collected for this study, which includes mosques, populations, and mukim (township or sub-district) boundaries. The study used aggregated data from the population to identify the spatial pattern and spatial distribution of accessibility to mosques. The data was analysed using the container index and local indicators of spatial association (LISA) to assess the accessibility and spatial equity. This method utilised GIS capabilities to explore the spatial relationship between mosques and population characteristics. By adopting this approach, the findings of the study will reveal communities with limited accessibility to mosques.
A tánc komplex hatása a (test)nevelésben
Authors: Molnár Ákos , Prisztóka Gyöngyvér
Published: November 2022

A modern társadalmakban a megváltozott és átalakult szocioökonómiai rendszerek átformálták személyes érintkezéseinket, kommunikációs szokásainkat és ezáltal számos esetben csorbultak a társas kapcsolatok. Szociális kompetencia-készletünk széles tárháza – ingerszegény hatások következtében – negatív irányba változott. Célunk a tánc személyiségfejlesztő és viselkedés-szinkronizáló komplex hatásának bizonyítása, amely az egyén szociális és társas kapcsolatainak minőségbeli változását eredményezi. Kutatásunkban 13-20 év közötti, különböző táncműfajban legalább 1 éve, csapatban versenyző táncosokat (n=157) kérdeztünk meg önkitöltős, online kérdőív segítségével, hogy milyen hatással van személyiségfejlődésükre és szociális kapcsolataikra a tánc. Az adatokat leíró statisztikai módszerrel mutattuk be. Összefüggés-vizsgálatokat Khí-négyzet próbával és varianciaanalízissel végeztünk. Eredményeink igazolták a tánc pozitív hatását az érzelmi intelligencia vonatkozásában, valamint nagymértékben javult a vizsgálatban részt vett táncosok viselkedéskultúrája, és bővült szociális kapcsolatrendszerük. = In modern societies the changed socioeconomic systems have reshaped our personal relationships and in many cases disrupted social nexus. Our wide range of social competencies has shifted in a negative direction as a result of low stimulus effects. Our goal is to demonstrate the complex effect of dance on personality development and behavior synchronization, which results in a qualitative change in an individual’s social relationships. In our research, we asked dancers between the ages of 13 and 20, who have been competing in teams, in various dance genres for at least 1 year, using a selfadministered, online questionnaire. The data are presented using a descriptive statistical method. Correlation studies were performed by Chi-square test and analysis of variance. Our results confirmed the positive effect of dance on emotional intelligence and the behavioral culture of the dancers who participated in the study greatly improved.
Detección de Perkinsus sp. en Chionista fluctifraga cultivada en el sureste del Golfo de California
Authors: Góngora-Gómez Andrés M. , Navarro-Chávez María Fernanda , Villanueva-Fonseca Lizeth C. , Villanueva-Fonseca Brenda Paulina , Hernández-Sepúlveda Juan Antonio , Domínguez-Orozco Ana L. , Garcia-Ulloa Gomez Manuel
Published: November 2022

Objective. To determine the presence of Perkinsus sp. in the sand clam Chionista fluctifraga cultivated in an intertidal zone of the southeastern Gulf of California, using Ray's thioglycollate fluid medium staining (MFTR) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Material and Methods. The prevalence and parasite load of Perkinsus sp. were monthly obtained and correlated with environmental water conditions and clam biometric indicators (n = 540), from May 2018 to September 2019. Results. Presumptive hypnospores of the protozoan were detected in eight months of culture. The prevalence fluctuated from 3.3% to 13.3%, while the average parasite load ranged from 2 to 1286 hypnospores/g of tissue. The intensity of infection varied from negative to light. The prevalence and parasite load were correlated with each other (r=0.61, P˂0.05) but not with the environmental parameters, nor with the biometric indicators of the clam. The PCR test was negative for the MFTR positive cases. Conclusions. Presumptive hypnospores of Perkinsus sp. were detected in C. fluctifraga without clear indications of infection that compromised the clam health in culture. The constant monitoring of Perkinsus sp. in C. fluctifraga is highly recommended to establish possible infections.
Factors Associated With Telemedicine Use Among German General Practitioners and Rheumatologists: Secondary Analysis of Data From a Nationwide Survey
Authors: Muehlensiepen Felix , Petit Pascal , Knitza Johannes , Welcker Martin , Vuillerme Nicolas
Published: November 2022

Background

Previous studies have demonstrated telemedicine (TM) to be an effective tool to complement rheumatology care and address workforce shortage. With the outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, TM experienced a massive upswing. However, in rheumatology care, the use of TM stagnated again shortly thereafter. Consequently, the factors associated with physicians’ willingness to use TM (TM willingness) and actual use of TM (TM use) need to be thoroughly investigated.

Objective

This study aimed to identify the factors that determine TM use and TM willingness among German general practitioners and rheumatologists.

Methods

We conducted a secondary analysis of data from a German nationwide cross-sectional survey with general practitioners and rheumatologists. Bayesian univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were applied to the data to determine which factors were associated with TM use and TM willingness. The predictor variables (covariates) that were studied individually included sociodemographic factors (eg, age and sex), work characteristics (eg, practice location and medical specialty), and self-assessed knowledge of TM. All the variables positively and negatively associated with TM use and TM willingness in the univariate analysis were then considered for Bayesian model averaging analysis after a selection based on the variance inflation factor (≤2.5). All analyses were stratified by sex.

Results

Univariate analysis revealed that out of 83 variables, 36 (43%) and 34 (41%) variables were positively or negatively associated (region of practical equivalence≤5%) with TM use and TM willingness, respectively. The Bayesian model averaging analysis allowed us to identify 13 and 17 factors of TM use and TM willingness, respectively. Among these factors, being female, having very poor knowledge of TM, treating <500 patients per quarter, and not being willing to use TM were negatively associated with TM use, whereas having good knowledge of TM and treating >1000 patients per quarter were positively associated with TM use. In addition, being aged 51 to 60 years, thinking that TM is not important for current and future work, and not currently using TM were negatively associated with TM willingness, whereas owning a smart device and working in an urban area were positively associated with TM willingness.

Conclusions

The results point to the close connection between health care professionals’ knowledge of TM and actual TM use. These results lend support to the integration of digital competencies into medical education as well as hands-on training for health care professionals. Incentive programs for physicians aged >50 years and practicing in rural areas could further encourage TM willingness.
An Exploratory Study of Medical Journal’s Twitter Use: Metadata, Networks, and Content Analyses
Authors: Kim Donghun , Jung Woojin , Jiang Ting , Zhu Yongjun
Published: November 2022

Background

An increasing number of medical journals are using social media to promote themselves and communicate with their readers. However, little is known about how medical journals use Twitter and what their social media management strategies are.

Objective

This study aimed to understand how medical journals use Twitter from a global standpoint. We conducted a broad, in-depth analysis of all the available Twitter accounts of medical journals indexed by major indexing services, with a particular focus on their social networks and content.

Methods

The Twitter profiles and metadata of medical journals were analyzed along with the social networks on their Twitter accounts.

Results

The results showed that overall, publishers used different strategies regarding Twitter adoption, Twitter use patterns, and their subsequent decisions. The following specific findings were noted: journals with Twitter accounts had a significantly higher number of publications and a greater impact than their counterparts; subscription journals had a slightly higher Twitter adoption rate (2%) than open access journals; journals with higher impact had more followers; and prestigious journals rarely followed other lesser-known journals on social media. In addition, an in-depth analysis of 2000 randomly selected tweets from 4 prestigious journals revealed that The Lancet had dedicated considerable effort to communicating with people about health information and fulfilling its social responsibility by organizing committees and activities to engage with a broad range of health-related issues; The New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Medical Association focused on promoting research articles and attempting to maximize the visibility of their research articles; and the British Medical Journal provided copious amounts of health information and discussed various health-related social problems to increase social awareness of the field of medicine.

Conclusions

Our study used various perspectives to investigate how medical journals use Twitter and explored the Twitter management strategies of 4 of the most prestigious journals. Our study provides a detailed understanding of medical journals’ use of Twitter from various perspectives and can help publishers, journals, and researchers to better use Twitter for their respective purposes.
Postacute Sequelae of COVID-19 and Adverse Psychiatric Outcomes: Protocol for an Etiology and Risk Systematic Review
Authors: Effiong Andem
Published: November 2022

Background

The postacute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) is a syndrome characterized by persistent COVID-19 symptoms or the onset of new symptoms following recovery from the initial or acute phase of the illness. Such symptoms often occur 4 or more weeks after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Although a lot of work has gone into understanding the long-term mental health effects of PASC, many questions related to the etiology and risk of this condition remain.

Objective

This protocol is for a systematic review assessing the association between PASC and adverse psychiatric outcomes and whether people with PASC are at greater risk of developing an adverse psychiatric outcome than those without PASC.

Methods

Various medical literature databases (eg, PubMed and EMBASE) will be searched for eligible articles, using predefined search criteria. Gray literature will also be explored. Epidemiological observational studies and secondary analyses of randomized controlled trials that report a quantitative relationship between PASC and at least one adverse psychiatric outcome will be included. The Population, Exposure of interest, Comparator, and Outcome framework will be used as a standardized framework for the inclusion criteria. The Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools will be used to assess methodological quality and critically appraise the risk of bias in included studies. A random-effects meta-analysis will be conducted if possible. A formal narrative synthesis will be performed if a meta-analysis is impossible due to substantial heterogeneity across studies. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach will be used to rate the cumulative certainty of the evidence for all outcomes. Ethical approval is not required. The study results will be published in a peer-reviewed journal.

Results

This study documents and addresses etiology, risk factors, and long-term symptoms of COVID-19 among people with PASC. It focuses on a key priority area for new evidence syntheses on the clinical management of COVID-19 and pandemic-related conditions. It will include evidence on nonhospitalized and hospitalized patients with a history of PASC.

Conclusions

Substantial heterogeneity across studies may limit the ability to perform a meta-analysis. Findings will inform disease prevention, decision-making, health care policy, and clinical research (Reviewed by the Plan P #PeerRef Community).

Trial Registration

PROSPERO CRD42022308737; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=308737
Postacute Sequelae of COVID-19 and Adverse Psychiatric Outcomes: Protocol for an Etiology and Risk Systematic Review (Preprint)
Authors: Effiong Andem
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND

The postacute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) is a syndrome characterized by persistent COVID-19 symptoms or the onset of new symptoms following recovery from the initial or acute phase of the illness. Such symptoms often occur 4 or more weeks after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Although a lot of work has gone into understanding the long-term mental health effects of PASC, many questions related to the etiology and risk of this condition remain.

OBJECTIVE

This protocol is for a systematic review assessing the association between PASC and adverse psychiatric outcomes and whether people with PASC are at greater risk of developing an adverse psychiatric outcome than those without PASC.

METHODS

Various medical literature databases (eg, PubMed and EMBASE) will be searched for eligible articles, using predefined search criteria. Gray literature will also be explored. Epidemiological observational studies and secondary analyses of randomized controlled trials that report a quantitative relationship between PASC and at least one adverse psychiatric outcome will be included. The Population, Exposure of interest, Comparator, and Outcome framework will be used as a standardized framework for the inclusion criteria. The Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools will be used to assess methodological quality and critically appraise the risk of bias in included studies. A random-effects meta-analysis will be conducted if possible. A formal narrative synthesis will be performed if a meta-analysis is impossible due to substantial heterogeneity across studies. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach will be used to rate the cumulative certainty of the evidence for all outcomes. Ethical approval is not required. The study results will be published in a peer-reviewed journal.

RESULTS

This study documents and addresses etiology, risk factors, and long-term symptoms of COVID-19 among people with PASC. It focuses on a key priority area for new evidence syntheses on the clinical management of COVID-19 and pandemic-related conditions. It will include evidence on nonhospitalized and hospitalized patients with a history of PASC.

CONCLUSIONS

Substantial heterogeneity across studies may limit the ability to perform a meta-analysis. Findings will inform disease prevention, decision-making, health care policy, and clinical research (Reviewed by the Plan P #PeerRef Community).

CLINICALTRIAL

PROSPERO CRD42022308737; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=308737
Predicting Depression severity Using Oxidative Stress Biomarkers and data mining in the Covid-19 era (Preprint)
Authors: Maalouf Maher , Bader Mariam , Jelinek Herbert
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND

Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) and its severity have been steadily increasing worldwide, especially in the Covid-19 era. Traditional clinical interviews coupled with questionnaires do not provide a complete clinical picture that includes the physiological process of inflammation and oxidative stress, which necessitates a more holistic approach to MDD diagnostics. Determining the level of depression can be problematic when adding a large number of factors contributing to MDD occurrence. Including physiological markers such as oxidative stress that are also indicative of Covid-19 infection may provide an adjunct basis for the classification of depression severity in addition to psychiatric/psychological reviews.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study is to develop a prediction model to determine the level of depression and severity using oxidative stress that is also indicative of Covid-19 infection in addition to clinical and clinical and socio-demographic features.

METHODS

Machine learning models included oxidative stress biomarkers, socio-demographic and health-related features in a Logistic Regression (LR), Random Forest (RF), K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), Support Vector Machine (SVM), Naïve Baye (NB) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) machine learning application. The Patient health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) score was used as a measure of depression severity with a total of 830 participants in the study.

RESULTS

The results show that oxidative stress biomarkers are included in the classification models, and the classifier can predict with an AUC greater than 90%, providing a novel insight into MDD severity and a link to possible effects due to Covid-19 pathophysiology.

CONCLUSIONS

It was possible to effectively predict the severity of depression through various machine learning algorithm techniques by using oxidative stress indicators integrated with health and demographic features.

CLINICALTRIAL

Ethics approval number: 2006/042