bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring the Implementation of Shared Decision-Making Involving Health Coaches for Diabetes and Hypertension Self-Management: Qualitative Study (Preprint)
Authors: Yoon Sungwon , Tan Chao Min , Phang Jie Kie , Liu Venice Xi , Tan Wee Boon , Kwan Yu Heng , Low Lian Leng
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND

An emerging focus on person-centered care has prompted the need to understand how shared decision-making (SDM) and health coaching could support self-management of diabetes and hypertension.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to explore preferences for the scope of involvement of health coaches and health care professionals (HCPs) in SDM and the factors that may influence optimal implementation of SDM from the perspectives of patients and HCPs.

METHODS

We conducted focus group discussions with 39 patients with diabetes and hypertension and 45 HCPs involved in their care. The main topics discussed included the roles of health coaches and HCPs in self-management, views toward health coaching and SDM, and factors that should be considered for optimal implementation of SDM that involves health coaches. All focus group discussions were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using thematic analysis.

RESULTS

Participants agreed that the main responsibility of HCPs should be identifying the patient’s stage of change and medication education, while health coaches should focus on lifestyle education, monitoring, and motivational conversation. The health coach was seen to be more effective in engaging patients in lifestyle education and designing goal management plans as health coaches have more time available to spend with patients. The importance of a health coach’s personal attributes (eg, sufficient knowledge of both medical and psychosocial management of disease conditions) and credentials (eg, openness, patience, and empathy) was commonly emphasized. Participants viewed that addressing the following five elements would be necessary for the optimal implementation of SDM: (1) target population (newly diagnosed and less stable patients), (2) commitment of all stakeholders (discrepancy on targeted times and modality), (3) continuity of care (familiar faces), (4) philosophy of care (person-centered communication), and (5) faces of legitimacy (physician as the ultimate authority).

CONCLUSIONS

The findings shed light on the appropriate roles of health coaches vis-à-vis HCPs in SDM as perceived by patients and HCPs. Findings from this study also contribute to the understanding of SDM on self-management strategies for patients with diabetes and hypertension and highlight potential opportunities for integrating health coaches into the routine care process.
Cognition, Attitudes, and Utilization of Artificial Intelligence among Oncologists in China: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study (Preprint)
Authors: Xiong Xiaomin , Li Ming , Xiao Mingming , Liu Haixia , Jiang Chunling , Song Yongmei , Xu Bo
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND

As cancer incidence continues to rise, oncologists are experiencing escalating work pressure and challenges. In recent years, China has made notable progress in using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, particularly in the realm of cancer diagnosis and treatment. However, the understanding, attitudes, and utilization of AI among oncologists in China have not been systematically studied.

OBJECTIVE

We conducted a nationwide cross-sectional questionnaire aimed to gain insights into the cognition, attitudes, and utilization of AI among oncologists in China.

METHODS

This survey initiative was carried out on behalf of the Chinese Society of Artificial Intelligence in Oncology, the China Anti-Cancer Association (CACA). The questionnaire design underwent approval after deliberations among a panel of 12 board members. Data collection took place from March to October 2023, resulting in the acquisition of 1,350 completed questionnaires. We performed statistical and quantitative analysis on the questionnaire data to uncover insights into the current landscape of oncologists' interactions with AI in China.

RESULTS

Among the 1,350 respondents, we found that 1,128 (84%) do not have a clear understanding of the definition of AI. The variances in doctors' perceptions of AI were primarily attributed to factors related to their personal and professional backgrounds (including age, education, clinical technical title, and work experience), and work environment (clinical department, university hospital, and hospital category). Economic region (p=0·15) and hospital level (p=0·27) did not have a significant impact. In the 5-point Likert scale of all 13 questions on participants’ attitude towards AI, 11 questions scored more than 3·5 scores on average. Oncologists considered that the top three positive impacts of AI were improving the accuracy of diagnosis and treatment (84%), reducing diagnostic errors (72%), and improving clinical and research capabilities (83%). However, they were also concerned that AI would lead to a decrease in capabilities (75%), misdiagnoses (65%), and data bias (62%). In terms of AI utilization, oncologists mostly hoped to use AI-assisted diagnostic tools (73%), clinical decision support systems (54%), and risk prediction models (46%). Regarding the experience of AI utilization, 68% of oncologists had been incorporating AI into their practice for less than three years.

CONCLUSIONS

Oncologists in China are under work pressures and burdens, and the potential of AI to assist them has already been demonstrated. Chinese oncologists need to improve their understanding of AI through professional education and further improve their attitudes towards AI to effectively leverage AI technologies in their practice.
Effectiveness of a Virtual Reality Serious Video Game (The Secret Trail of Moon) for Emotional Regulation in Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Randomized Clinical Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Martin-Moratinos Marina , Bella-Fernández Marcos , Rodrigo-Yanguas María , González-Tardón Carlos , Li Chao , Wang Ping , Royuela Ana , Lopez-Garcia Pilar , Blasco-Fontecilla Hilario
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND

Difficulties in emotional regulation are often observed in children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Innovative complementary treatments, such as video games and virtual reality, have become increasingly appealing to patients. The Secret Trail of Moon (MOON) is a serious video game developed by a multidisciplinary team featuring cognitive training exercises. In this second randomized clinical trial, we evaluated the impact of a 20-session treatment with MOON on emotional regulation, as measured by the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire.

OBJECTIVE

We hypothesize that patients with ADHD using MOON will show improvements in (1) emotional regulation, (2) core ADHD symptoms, (3) cognitive functioning, and (4) academic performance, compared to a control group; additionally, we anticipate that (5) changing the platform (from face-to-face using virtual reality to the web) will not affect emotional regulation scores; and (6) the video game will not cause any clinically significant side effects.

METHODS

This was a prospective, unicentric, randomized, unblinded, pre- and postintervention study with block-randomized sequence masking. Participants included individuals aged between 7 and 18 years who had a clinical diagnosis of ADHD and were receiving pharmacological treatment. They were randomized into 2 groups using an electronic case report form: the MOON group, receiving standard pharmacological treatment plus personalized cognitive training via a serious video game, and the control group, receiving standard pharmacological treatment. We provided both the groups with psychoeducational support on ADHD. Analysis was conducted using the Student 2-tailed t test and 2-factor ANOVA. An independent monitor supervised the study.

RESULTS

A total of 76 patients with ADHD participated in the trial, with an equal randomization (MOON: n=38, 50% and control: n=38, 50%) and a total dropout rate of 7. The primary hypothesis, a 3- or 4-point reduction in the global Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire score, was not met. However, significant improvements were observed in material organization (P=.03), working memory (P=.04), and inhibition (P=.05), particularly among patients more engaged with the MOON treatment.

CONCLUSIONS

Serious video games, when integrated into a multimodal treatment plan, can enhance outcomes for symptoms associated with ADHD.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06006871; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06006871

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

RR2-10.2196/53191
Co-design of developing and integrating model of care for pain management centres: Protocol for a bi-phase Qualitative Study (Preprint)
Authors: Zhao Emma , Vaccaro Lisa , Lee Yi-Ching , Brake Timothy , Serafimovska Anastasia
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND

Current gold-standard chronic pain management applies a bio-psycho-social lens to clinical care, integrating medication, psychosocial support, and physical reconditioning to promote sustained treatment success, increase quality of life, and control symptoms. However, only 40% of chronic pain patients consider themselves to be managed adequately. There is a dearth of evidence-based treatment pathways or Models of Care (MoC) that consistently utilise this holistic approach.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study is to 1) identify the barriers and facilitators to access and engagement in existing MoC for chronic pain, 2) explore aspects of the delivery of care that can be improved, and 3) develop an improved MoC for pain clinics in NSW by directly liaising with people with chronic pain and their families.

METHODS

A two-phase qualitative study, utilising semi-structured focus groups, will be conducted. Both phases will follow the same structure, such that patients, carers and clinicians will independently provide input into the proposed MoC; which will then be summarised and integrated by the research team. The focus groups in phase one will generate recommendations for primary changes to the existing MoC, these will then be integrated and presented for evaluation to each stakeholder group during phase two. The phase two focus groups will discuss the feasibility and acceptability of the areas for improvement identified. Participants will be encouraged to interact and speak freely across three core domains: 1) experience of chronic pain management, 2) Barriers and Facilitators to delivering/accessing gold standard MoC, and 3) key improvement points to existing models. Each focus group will last 90 minutes and will be audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim for qualitative analysis.

RESULTS

Data collection was initiated in September 2023 and is expected to end by September 2025. Till February 2024, we have completed the focus group with clinicians (n=12) and patients (n=7) in phase one. Data have not been analysed formally and will be reported in the future publication.

CONCLUSIONS

The study will explore the perceptions of key stakeholders on the efficiency and outcomes of the current MoC and identify barriers preventing access and the delivery of care. The co-designed MoC can be used to inform appropriate, feasible and acceptable implementation of pain services in the future.
Mental health services for children and adolescents: gap-analysis of key digital navigation tools in ACT (Preprint)
Authors: Furst Maryanne  Courtenay , Hartono Susan , Salvador-Carulla Luis
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND

A recent strategy to improve access to mental health services is the development of service navigation tools, particularly digital, to help match consumer needs with service availability. Service directories provide key information for navigation tools. However, their fitness for purpose is reliant on the comprehensiveness and accuracy of the services they include.

OBJECTIVE

To compare the comprehensiveness and accuracy of three key online service navigation tools (digital service directories) for child and adolescent mental health services in Australian Capital Territory (ACT) with that of the Description and Evaluation of ServicEs and Directories (DESDE) service directory.

METHODS

The 2023 DESDE directory was developed by our research team. Services are identified using a systematic and iterative search using local expert knowledge and a web search. All service listings for child and adolescent mental health care in ACT in the national digital directories “Head to Health” and “Healthdirect”, the ACT digital directory “MindMap”, and the DESDE Directory were counted and each directory analysed according to the comprehensiveness of its listings when compared to the total number of services identified by all four directories as available; and also to the accuracy of services listed in each directory according to target population and geographic location.

RESULTS

All three key national and regional digital directories had significant limitations, both in comprehensiveness of service coverage and in the accuracy of target population and geographic location of services, when compared to the DESDE Directory.

CONCLUSIONS

Currently available key digital directories for child and adolescent mental health services in ACT lack comprehensiveness and accuracy as tools for system navigation, significantly limiting their usefulness in reducing barriers to access to care and a potential cause of confusion. For planners, the absence of comprehensive service information limits their usefulness in identifying gaps in availability and guiding service planning.
Water Quality Monitoring System: Literature Survey and Design
Authors: G R Shruthi
Published: April 2024

Abstract: Given the significant obstacles that water pollution poses to the principles of green globalisation, it is more important than ever to guarantee a reliable and safe source of drinking water. This research presents a practical and affordableapproach to meet this need by proposing a real-time waterquality monitoring system that makes use of the Internet ofThings (IoT). The proposed system effectively incorporates awide range of sensors that are specifically designed to monitor physical and chemical parameters that are critical for assessingthe quality of water. These parameters include temperature, pH,turbidity, and water flow.
Meaning of Play ~ Learning in the Context of Early Childhood Curriculum
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Lim Boo Yeun
Published: April 2024

This study explored the meaning of ‘play ~ learning in early childhood education.
There have been various studies related to existing plays. But often play in early childhood is misunderstood as a way to learn or develop. Therefore, in this study, it is necessary to explore the continuous relation between play and learning and its meaning again. So, this study looked into the relationship and practice between play and learning
in the context of early childhood curriculum. Play has the attribute of Dionysus pleasantness connected with the life of children. At this point, learning occurs internally in the play-eventified experiences of children. And the play and the learning connected with each other and forming the ‘rhizome’ relationship. Furthermore, the play
of the children who live in the curriculum is a voluntary and competent learning in itself. This study is meaningful in that it examined the vivid mobility of the curriculum in play ~ learning of children. It is also meaningful that the facts were found in the lives of children who are spreading in various ways.
The image of the war in American cartoons, 1941–1945
Authors:   Samara State Technical University, Levin Ya. A. , Buranok S. O. ,   Samara State University of Social Sciences and Education (Russia, Samara)
Published: April 2024

Studies of propaganda in Allied countries during World War II for the most part concern either printed matter or cinema, while animated films (cartoons) have been much less investigated in this regard. The present article is devoted to the representation and reflection of World War II in American cartoons in 1941–1945 — an unusual and little-studied issue in Russian historiography. Specific examples and artistic features, as well as approaches to the use of cartoons as a means of propaganda, are considered. Within the framework of the article, samples of propaganda cartoons were analyzed, a certain typology of setting images and placing accents was derived, and conclusions were drawn about the importance of animation in the development of propaganda. Specific examples show the transformation of animation to suit military interests and the connection of the largest (and not only) film industry representatives with the state. Also, within the framework of the article, it was analyzed how the state interacted with animators and studios, along with how it itself was involved in the creation of propaganda and animation films. In particular, the history and activities of the “First Motion Picture Unit” and the first results of its work at the beginning of the war were considered. The case studies showed how American animation was modified in response to new needs and characteristics of the market, how existing characters were used for propaganda purposes and new works were created, as well as what stereotypes about America’s opponents were formed in cartoons. The article is based on literature and sources on the topic.
PREDICTORS OF MORTALITY OF COVID-19 INFECTED PATIENTS WITH ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY
Authors: Nariswari Adaninggar Primadia , Tandarto Kevin , Tjempakasari Artaria
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a condition brought on by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) where this virus is highly contagious. In several studies, acute kidney injury was associated with the cause of death. This study aimed to analyze what factors played a role as predictors of mortality in COVID-19 patients who experienced acute kidney injury. Method: This study used a one-center retrospective cohort method where the study was conducted at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Teaching Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia. Statistical analysis of multivariate logistic regression was performed, and the results were presented in the form of an odds ratio (OR), with a p-value considered significant < 0.05 and a 95% confidence interval. Results: A total of 498 COVID-19 patients with acute kidney injury were included in this study. Our research found that 153 subjects (30.7%) died. The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the largest OR value was the D-dimer value variable, namely 2.102 (95% CI: 1.361-3.247), which means that COVID-19 patients with acute kidney injury who have a D-dimer value of ≥ 1.2 mg/L have the possibility of experiencing mortality within 30 days was 2.1 times greater than in patients with D-dimer values < 1.2 mg/L. The next variables were albumin value < 3.5 g/dL (OR 2.015, 95% CI: 0.992-4.091), history of hypertension (OR 2.003, 95% CI: 1.343-2.988). Conclusion: Our study found that a history of hypertension, higher than normal D-dimer levels, and hypoalbuminemia were predictors of mortality in patients with acute kidney injury who were infected with COVID-19.
UPDATES ON CARDIOGENIC SHOCK: DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT
Authors: Laksono Sidhi , Pandu Pratama Ahmad , Swastika Putri Valerinna Yogibuana , Kusharsamita Astri Astuti, Hillary , Halomoan Reynaldo
Published: April 2024

Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a complex condition causing end-organ hypoperfusion and high mortality rates especially in patients with acute myocardial infarction. It remains a challenge for clinician to provide good outcomes despite the development of evidence-based therapeutic strategies, especially for interventional management. Although there has been an improvement in survival, the mortality remains high. There are still many uncertainties regarding the best treatment, as clinicians need to weigh the risks and benefits. This review aims to elaborate the latest updates in the field of CS. To enhance contractility and systemic vascular resistance and hence avoid organ damage, inotropic and vasopressin agents are often administered in the therapy of CS. Despite their usefulness and widespread use, administration of these medicines requires close monitoring and the lowest effective dosage administered in the shortest amount of time possible to prevent adverse effects including increased oxygen demand, arrhythmia, and impaired microcirculation of the tissue. When pharmacological agents fail to provide an adequate response, mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices like the intraaortic balloon pump (IABP), left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO), and revascularization become an option to provide haemodynamic support.
Devozione e Autodistruzione
Authors: Aurora Tittarelli
Published: April 2024

I frattali, nella loro auto-similarità su diverse scale, suggeriscono un'interconnessione profonda tra microcosmo e macrocosmo, tra il piccolo e il grande, invitandoci a riflettere sulla natura ciclica dell’esistenza e sul nostro rapporto con noi stessi e l’universo.

Tutti conoscono la storia di Amleto, protagonista della tragedia omonima scritta da William Shakespeare intorno al 1600, che anela e conquista la vendetta per l'omicidio del padre, il re, da parte del fratello Claudius. La pièce esplora temi complessi come la vendetta, la follia, il destino e la moralità, offrendo una profonda riflessione sull'essere umano e sulla condizione umana.

Analizzando degli estratti dalla scena 4 e scena 5 dell’Amleto di Shakespeare, ho elaborato un percorso visivo all’intero dei temi da me estrapolati, rappresentando le dinamiche del dialogo tra padre e figlio intrise di devozione, delirio, oblio dimensionale e illusioni proprio in un frattale. Le varie pagine diventano quindi un viaggio all’interno dell’eterno evolversi del frattale, simile a se stesso ma allo stesso tempo completamente diverso.

Come poi specificato nell’ultima pagina dell’exposition, l’ispirazione a questo lavoro è nata grazie alla navigazione nella piattaforma Kobi Explorer, tramite la ricerca delle parole chiavi estrapolate dal testo.
GP41 peptide biomarkers of chronicity of HIV infection identified through PepScan Epitope Approach
Authors: Haleyurgirisetti Mohan Kumar , Liu Jikun , Du Bingchen , Hewlett Indira
Published: April 2024

Background: Human immunodeﬁciency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus
that integrates its genetic material into the host genome and
establishes as a permanent chronic infection. HIV-1 infected individuals
develop antibodies to gp41and the immune response varies from early to
chronic stage of infection. We, therefore, performed studies to identify
epitopes in the gp41 proteins that could potentially serve as biomarkers
for changes in epitope recognition during disease progression.
Method: Peptides of 20-mer with an overlap of 10 amino acids
having two extra lysine at the N-terminus were synthesized for gp41 and
were coated on to 96 well microplate. These peptides were evaluated
using a europium nanoparticle-based immunoassay (ENIA) for binding of
antibodies from patients who had recent or longstanding HIV -1
infection. We tested HIV-negative plasma control and calculated the
signal ratio between negative and positive plasmas. Results and
conclusion: We identified three contiguous gp41 peptides gp16, gp17 and
gp18, which elicit strong antibody reactivity with plasma from persons
with long standing infection and little or low reactivity with recent
infections. These three gp41 peptides showed consistent positive
reactivity in different sets of well characterized long standing HIV
infected patient Plasmas and negative or very low response in recently
infected plasma.
Effects of water temperature on growth and developmental plasticity in larval stages of Agalychnis callidryas
Authors: Attewell-Hughes Christopher , O'Donnell Matthew
Published: April 2024

Several climatic models predict Central America will experience
increased temperature over the coming century. Highly sensitive to
changes in their environment, amphibian responses to changes in
temperature may impact their response to climate change. Water
temperature can affect tadpole development in rate and size and may
impact survivability with many tropical species operating within their
optimal range. This study investigated effects of four water
temperatures on growth and development of Agalychnis callidryas tadpoles
in a controlled lab setting. Weekly measurements were taken for head
width; body, tail and total length; developmental stage reached; time
till emergence from the water; and exit weight. Those kept at 24 °C grew
significantly larger (p < 0.5) than those at 22, 26 and 28 °C
by week 4. Those kept at 22 °C exited the water significantly later (p
< 0.5) than other groups. Developmental stages were
significantly different between 22 °C and all other treatments for weeks
4 and 7, but not to 28 °C during weeks 5 and 6. There was no significant
difference in exit weight. Our results build on prior works, which
indicated significant differences between A. callidryas kept at extremes
of temperatures (21 and 29 °C). These results suggest a possible limit
to phenotypic plasticity in a species which operates close to its
optimal temperature in the wild. This may have impacts on future
ecosystem management for anurans in response to climate change.
The Epidemiology of Critical Respiratory Diseases in Ex-premature Infants in Vietnam: A Prospective Single-Center Study
Authors: Phan Phuc Huu , Tran Hanh My Thi , Hoang Canh Ngoc , Nguyen Thang Van , Quek Bin Huey , Lee Jan Hau
Published: April 2024

Introduction This study aimed to describe the epidemiology and
etiologies of critical respiratory diseases of ex-premature infants
(EPIs) admitted to pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). In addition, we
described the outcomes and resources used of EPIs and identified
associated factors for mortality of these infants. Materials and
Methods Infants ≤2 years old with acute respiratory illnesses admitted
to PICU of Vietnam National Children’s Hospital from November 2019 to
April 2021 were enrolled. We compared respiratory pathogens, outcomes,
and PICU resources utilized between term infants and EPIs. Univariate
followed by multivariable regression analysis were used to evaluate the
association between risk factors and mortality. Results Among
1,183 patients aged ≤2 years were admitted for critical respiratory
illness, 202 (17.1%) were EPIs. Respiratory viruses were detected in
53.5% and 38.2% among EPIs and term infants, respectively. Compared to
term infants, a higher proportion of EPIs required mechanical
ventilation (MV) (66.5 vs. 85.6%, p<0.005) and vasopressor
support (10.7 vs. 37.6%, p<0.005). EPIs had a longer median
duration of PICU stay (11.0 [IQR: 7; 22] vs. 6.0 days [IQR: 3;
11], p=0.09), hospital stay (21.5 [IQR: 13; 40] vs. 10.0 days
[IQR: 5; 18], p<0.005) and case fatality rate (31.3% vs.
22.6%) compared to term infants. In EPIs, PIM3 score [ (aOR): 1.51;
95% (CI): 1.30-1.75] and PELOD2 score at admission (aOR: 1.41; 95%
CI: 1.08-1.85) were associated with mortality. Conclusion EPIs
with critical respiratory illnesses constituted a significant population
in the PICU and required more PICU support and had worse clinical
outcomes compared to term infants.
GOVERNANÇA CORPORATIVA E DESEMPENHO DE MERCADO:
Authors: Da Silva Giordani Mikaéli , Gomes Rocha Ferreira Lucas Benedito , Carolina Ames Alice , Pedro da Silva Tarcísio
Published: April 2024

Este estudo investiga o efeito do uso corporativo da mídia social, Twitter, na relação entre a governança corporativa e o desempenho de mercado. Para isso, realizou-se uma pesquisa descritiva, documental e com abordagem quantitativa. A população corresponde as empresas listadas na B3 (Brasil, Bolsa e Balcão) e a amostra é composta em média por 193 empresas/ano, totalizando 1.353 observações entre os anos de 2013 e 2019. Por meio de uma regressão linear múltipla OLS com erros padrão robustos, os resultados permitem evidenciar que a divulgação de informações financeiras no Twitter potencializa a relação entre a governança corporativa e o market-to-book, fato que destaca as empresas com altas pontuações de governança tendem a incentivar o uso de mídias sociais, o qual maximizaria o seu desempenho de mercado. O teste de sensibilidade confirma os resultados, ao demonstrar que a governança corporativa e a disseminação de informações corporativas no Twitter atraem mais investidores, devido à redução dos problemas de agência e assimetria de informação. O estudo contribui ao evidenciar informações entre a ação dos gestores e a leitura pelo mercado. Em um primeiro momento, as divulgações pelo Twitter respaldam o uso de mecanismos de governança nas empresas com foco em desempenho, com reduzidos investimentos, e segundo que potencializa o retorno de mercado pela amplitude das informações disponibilizadas aos investidores que entendem ser um respaldo ao processo de transparência.
RELAÇÃO ENTRE MODALIDADE DE ENSINO E DESEMPENHO ACADÊMICO
Authors: Araujo Elisabeth Freitas de , Pereira Antonio Gualberto , Fávero Luiz Paulo Lopes
Published: April 2024

Apesar de não ser modalidade recente, o EaD ainda é visto com desconfiança por parte da comunidade acadêmica. Com a expansão, há a preocupação em garantir a qualidade, nos critérios do MEC. Para isso, o sistema de avaliação do ensino conta, entre outros, com o ENADE. Este estudo buscou identificar se há relação entre a modalidade de ensino e o desempenho em Ciências Contábeis, no ENADE 2012, 2015 e 2018. Os fundamentos da Função de Produção Educacional (FPE) subsidiaram as discussões. Os microdados do ENADE foram a principal fonte de dados e recorreu-se ao Método Hierárquico Linear (MHL) para testes empíricos. Em 2012, não foi possível afirmar que houve efeito da modalidade no desempenho; enquanto 2015 e 2018 indicam, em média, desempenho superior do presencial. Na análise conjunta, no entanto, os resultados são inconclusivos para a modalidade. Este estudo cobre lacunas encontradas nas investigações sobre modalidade e desempenho em Contabilidade, ao estudar essa relação sob a ótica da FPE, através do MHL, que possibilita a análise contextual, já que os dados educacionais são tipicamente hierarquizados. Ademais, inova ao contribuir para a compreensão da influência da instituição e os impactos que as características socioeconômicas exercem sobre o desempenho. Com a perspectiva do modelo híbrido, os achados são relevantes para analisar se o comportamento da modalidade é relacionado a outras variáveis, através de interações possíveis.
Room temperature Mössbauer characterization of ferrite with spinel structure
Authors: Lazarevic Zorica , Milutinovic Aleksandra , Umicevic Ana , Ivanovski Valentin , Koteski Vasil , Andjelkovic Ljubica , Curcic Milica
Published: April 2024

Cobalt ferrite (CoFe2O4) nanoparticle were obtained by different synthesis
methods: coprecipitation (CO), ultrasonically assisted coprecipitation
(US-CO), coprecipitation followed by mechanochemical treatment (MC-CO),
microemulsion (ME) and microwave assisted hydrothermal synthesis (MW-HT).
The structure and cation distribution are investigated by XRD diffraction
analysis and Raman spectroscopy. The parameters such as chemical shift,
quadruple splitting and hyperfine field and site occupancy of Fe3+ were
determined by M?ssbauer spectroscopy. The 57Fe-M?ssbauer spectr? of the
CoFe2O4 ? w?r? measured at room temperature in ? 12 mm s-1 Doppler velocity
range. The 57Fe-M?ssbauer spectr? of the CoFe2O4 samples w?r? fitted with
the extended Voigt-based fitting method.
SVM-PSO Algorithm for Tweet Sentiment Analysis #BesokSenin
Authors: Susanto Anggita Dewi Novia Wardhani , Hari Suparwito
Published: April 2024

The hashtag #BesokSenin is a hashtag that is often trending on Indonesian Twitter on Sunday evenings. Many Indonesian Twitter users expressed their feelings about welcoming Monday using the hashtag #BesokSenin. The tweet containing #BesokSenin is known to be a motivational sentence to welcome Monday full of joy or a disappointed sentence because you have to return to your routine after taking a holiday on Saturday and Sunday. This study conducts sentiment analysis to find out the opinions of netizens on welcoming Mondays. The tweet data used is tweet data with the hashtag #BesokSenin and the keywords school, work, assignments, and college. The classification method used is the Support Vector Machine algorithm, which is optimized using the Particle Swarm Optimization method to optimize the performance of the Support Vector Machine algorithm. Results of 80% accuracy were obtained by applying the Support Vector Machine model based on Particle Swarm Optimization. This accuracy is superior to 1% compared to the results of accuracy using the usual Support Vector Machine model, which equals 79%. This shows that Particle Swarm  Optimization can optimize the accuracy of the Support Vector Machine algorithm.
Intelligent Prediction and Detection of Diabetes Mellitus Using Machine Learning
Authors: Handoko Slamet , Sukamto  , Triyono Liliek , Hestiningsih Idhawati , Sato-Shimokarawa Eri , Lavindi Eri Eli
Published: April 2024

One of the diseases with a fairly high number of sufferers today is Diabetes Mellitus. The increase in the number of people with diabetes is caused by delays in diagnosis and also difficulties in monitoring the blood sugar level.  Therefore, a solution is needed to overcome this problem, namely a blood sugar level monitoring system to predict and detect. The blood sugar level monitoring system is an intelligent system that can monitor blood sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients. This system aims to make it easier for patients to check blood sugar levels regularly, to minimize the occurrence of increased blood sugar levels that aggravate the disease. Moreover, machine learning algorithms are a viable method used in recent studies for analyzing, predicting, and classifying health data while improving the health conditions of telemonitoring and telediagnosis. The main purpose of this article is to employ machine learning algorithms for blood sugar level classification in real time. The results of this study indicate that the system can be used to monitor blood sugar levels. The results of the implementation of the system that can be used by users include monitoring the results of measuring blood sugar levels.

Keywords: Monitoring Machine Learning, Prediction, Diabetes Mellitus, Data Mining
Preserving Meher and Woirata Corpus Languages using Neural Machine Translation
Authors: Prabowo Yulius , Gabriel Marthen , Nazarudin  , Ratumanan Tanwey , Maslim Martinus
Published: April 2024

Research on languages, particularly regional languages, is extremely challenging to conduct because there is very little or no language corpus available, particularly for Indonesia's regional languages. This project seeks to construct a translation machine for Indonesian in Meher and Woirata languages, and vice versa. However, to be able to achieve this, a corpus of Meher and Woirata languages must first be developed. The production of this corpus was carried out through field studies, the researcher requested various speakers of this language to translate manually and then compared the results from several translators through focus group talks to identify the appropriate use of words. The outcomes of this translation process are then written in the form of a database of Indonesian-Meher and Indonesian-Woirata language pairings which will subsequently be utilized as a learning database for the translation machine that will be created. This research succeeded in collecting 714.000 words in the Meher language and 805.000 words in the Woirata language. These results were then employed as a machine translation learning corpus, the output of the translation carried out by this machine was then validated through direct assessment by speakers of the two languages. The results of this testing indicated an accuracy above 80% for both translation into the Meher language and translation into the Woirata language. From the research carried out, it can be concluded that the construction of the Meher language corpus and the Woirata language corpus which was carried out through field research was successful in gathering and establishing a language corpus for these two languages. Apart from that, the experimental results suggest that the employment of translation algorithms to convert Indonesian into regional languages and vice versa may be carried out and provide translations with acceptable accuracy. The contribution of this research is in the establishment of the Meher and Woirata language corpus so that it can be generally accessed by anyone who requires it.
Study of the Flow Field and Permeability Characteristics in the Goaf using the OpenPNM Package
Authors: Gao Ke , Li Qiwen , Shi Lianzeng , Yang Aobo , Qi Zhipeng
Published: April 2024

The roof-caving step scale goaf behind the working face is sensitive to the region’s spontaneous combustion and gas concentration distribution, including many rock block cracks and holes. A severe deviation from the dynamics of fluids in porous media by representative element volume (REV), leading to the results of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation, has a significant error. A heterogeneous two-dimensional pore network model was established to simulate the goaf flow accurately. The network was first created using the simple cubic lattice in the OpenPNM package, and the spatial distribution of the “O-ring” bulking factor was mapped to the network. The bulking factor and Weibull distribution were combined to produce the size distribution of the pore and throat in the network. The constructed pore network model was performed with single-phase flow simulations. The study determined the pore structure parameters of the pore network through the goaf’s risked falling characteristics and described the flow field’s distribution characteristics in the goaf. The permeability coefficient increases as pore diameter, throat diameter, pore volume and throat volume increase and increases as throat length decreases. The correlation between throat volume and permeability coefficient is the highest, which indicates that the whole throat is the main control factor governing the air transport capacity in the goaf. These results may provide some guidelines for controlling thermodynamic disasters in the goaf.
Structural elements of grain yield in triticale (х Triticosecale Wittmack) grown under organic farming conditions
Authors: Dochev Veselin Yordanov , Atanasov Atanas Zdravkov
Published: April 2024

During the period 2018-2020 in the experimental field of the Agricultural Institute, Shumen, on calcic chernozem soil type, a field experiment with triticale (x Triticosecale Wittmack) was conducted. The experiment was based on the block method, in four replications with a size of the experimental plot of 10 m2. Sowing was carried out in October with a sowing rate of 500 germinate able seeds/m2 after the predecessor sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.). In the appropriate periods treatments were made in 4 variants: 1) Control-untreated variant. 2) Treatment with biodynamic preparations: Preparation 500 (5% solution) + Fladen preparation (1.5% solution) + preparation 501 (1.5 g for 300 l H2O/ha). 3) Treatment with biological preparations: Heliosulfur (500 ml/ha) + Free N (500 ml/ha). 4) Combined treatment with the same biodynamic and biological preparations. The following indicators were studied: plant height, number of spikelet’s per spike, number of grains per spike, grain weight per spike. After the statistical analysis for the first year of the study, a proven positive difference was found in all indicators in the combined biodynamic + biological method of cultivation, as well as in the stand-alone biological. In the second year of the study, a proven positive difference was obtained in all studied indicators in the variants treated with biodynamic preparations and the combination of biodynamic + biological preparations, with statistical significance for p<0.001. A positive correlation was found between all variants of the observed indicators at p<0.05.
Stability and reliability analysis for broadband current array sensing system applied to GIS
Authors: Du Fei , Yu Hao , Yuan Shuai , Bi Jiangang , Fu Dehui
Published: April 2024

In order to further improve the defect detection capability of gas insulated switchgear and avoid equipment faults, broadband current array sensing system is designed to simultaneously monitor the system status such as partial discharge, relative dielectric loss, and power frequency overvoltage. The dynamic model of the system is analysed, and based on which, the system state equation is obtained meanwhile fault observer is designed, and the system stability criterion under H
∞ condition is calculated. The reliability of the system under different packet loss rates is verified based on cloud models, and the principle of using appropriate electromagnetic compatibility to prevent packet loss rates below 50% is proposed.
Age trends of genetic variation and early selection for growth traits in Cunninghamia lanceolata open-pollinated families
Authors: Li Sirui , Li Jiayi , Yang Hanbo , Yang Changdong , Gu Yunjie , Chen Zhi , Guo Hongying , Huang Zhen , Zhu Peng
Published: April 2024

The present study measured the growth traits of 98 open-pollinated half-sibling families from the second-generation clonal seed orchard of Chinese fir for 6 consecutive years from age 2 to 7, the change patterns of genetic variation in growth traits and genetic parameters were analyzed, and best linear unbiased prediction (BLUP) was used for early selection to determine the excellent families. The growth traits of Chinese fir revealed highly significant differences between families, indicating that there was significant genetic variation at the family level, which serves as the foundation for exceptional family selection. The heritabilities of family and individual for H (height) ranged from 0.61 to 0.65 and 0.41 to 0.46, respectively; for DGH (the diameter at ground height)/DBH (the diameter at breast height), they were 0.55 to 0.66 and 0.35 to 0.46, respectively; and for V (tree volume), they were 0.66 to 0.70 and 0.48 to 0.49, respectively. The growth traits of genetic control were at a greater level at age 5. The findings of the coefficient of variation analysis demonstrated that the phenotypic variation coefficient were larger than the genetic variation coefficient for three growth traits at various ages. The juvenile-mature genetic and phenotypic correlations revealed an increasing tendency with age, and mainly controlled by genetic factors. Compared to other age groups for growth traits, age 5 had greater phenotypic and genetic association coefficients, as well as greater efficiency of early selection. Based on the selection method of breeding value, nine families were selected with a 9.2 % selection rate.
Teacher Empowerment in Creative Economy Education: A Case Study at Sd Ta'mirul Islam Surakarta Indonesia
Authors: Ngatono  , Ma’ruf Ali Imron Al , Waston
Published: April 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to cultivate entrepreneurial potential in students. The release of such potential could catalyze the natural wave of young entrepreneurs of the future. The successful development of entrepreneurial potential in students requires the quality and professionalism of an educator in nurturing creativity, integrating innovative methodologies, and instilling an understanding of entrepreneurship in students. The role of educators in the transmission of knowledge, ensuring effective and continuous learning, is essential.
 
Methods: This qualitative research adopts a case study approach, collecting data through interviews, observation, and document analysis. To ensure the validity of the data, triangulation is used, combining multiple sources to ensure consistency and validity of the study.
 
Results and Conclusion: Ta'mirul Islam Elementary School in Surakarta City, integrates creative economy education with religious teachings. Creativity must not be allowed to multiply without restraint; This requires internalizing religious values. Internalization of religious values refers to the process by which individuals adopt, understand, and apply religious values in their entrepreneurial endeavours. This internalization will build a moral foundation for engaging in sustainable economic practices that are transparent, honest, fair, and ethical. As a result, the study contributes significantly to the discourse on the intersection of education, entrepreneurship, and religious values.
 
Research implications: The implications of this research are expected to be imitated by teachers in empowering the creative economy in schools.
 
Originality/value: The originality of this research lies in empowering teachers in the implementation of creative economy education: a case study at SD Ta'mirul Islam Surakarta Indonesia.
How Pharmacy Students Feel about an HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Advertising Campaign
Authors: Ware Kenric
Published: April 2024

Description:

This activity prompted pharmacy students to analyze a Los Angeles Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LA LGBT) Center-generated “F**k w/out fear” HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) billboard campaign. Students shared their thoughts after viewing the billboard (initial reactions); if the billboard was offensive (Yes/No); if the billboard effectively raises awareness about sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention (Yes/No); and if they believed pharmacy school is an appropriate place to discuss this topic (Yes/No). Students also provided open-ended responses directed to the campaign’s developer(s). Students received points toward their grades for participation.

Key Findings:

Sixty-one of 62 pharmacy students responded to the HIV PrEP billboard-related questions (98%). Approximately one-fourth of the students identified as male (27%), with less than half not earning a Bachelor’s degree (44%) nor having pharmacy experience (41%) prior to pharmacy school. Students’ mean and median ages were 28 and 25 years old, respectively. “Age” as an independent variable statistically significantly predicted whether students felt the billboard effectively raises awareness of STI prevention; the older the students, the greater the belief in its effectiveness. No variables statistically significantly predicted if students took offense to the billboard’s message.

Conclusions:

Pharmacy students held varying views toward the “F**k w/out fear” HIV PrEP billboard campaign and disparate beliefs in its ability to help curb STIs. Students gave feedback that explained their stances and unanimously agreed that this topic is appropriate for pharmacy school. Pharmacy programs can implement similar methods to gauge their students’ analyses of unorthodox approaches to public health dilemmas.
How Pharmacogenomics Informs and Influences the Medication Experience
Authors: Olson Anthony , Brown Jacob
Published: April 2024

Both pharmacogenomics (PGx) and the medication experience (MedXp) share a common purpose for their use, which is to optimally tailor pharmacotherapeutics to each unique individual. The former pursues this aim by using an individual’s genetic makeup, while the latter considers the subjective experience of medication-taking in one’s life. The different ways by which these fields of study pursue their shared aim have resulted in relatively little understanding of their relationship when utilized in care processes to produce health outcomes. This commentary explores this gap and identifies implications for future research that can help close it to improve person-centered care.