bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis miskonsepsi materi konsep cahaya dan sifatnya pada siswa kelas IV SDN 1 Nagarawangi
Authors: Wulandari Lutfi Sri
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini didasarkan atas banyaknya permasalah yang muncul pada proses pembelajaran namun masih kurang diperhatikan dan digali lebih dalam lagi oleh guru seperti munculnya miskonsepsi pada siswa ketika pembelajaran. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk menggali miskonsepsi siswa pada materi konsep cahaya dan sifatnya, serta mencari faktor penyebab terjadinya miskonsepsi tersebut. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Pengumpulan data yang digunakan menggunakn teknik tes, wawancara diagnostik dan dokumentasi. Data penelitian dianalisis menggunakan model Miles dan Huberman, yakni: 1) Pengumpulan data (data collection), 2) reduksi data (data reduction), 3) penyajian data (data display), dan 4) penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil temuan dalam penelitian ini yaitu miskonsepsi siswa kelas IV pada konsep cahaya mencapai 43%, konsep cahaya merambat lurus mencapai 33%, konsep pemantulan cahaya mencapai 43%, konsep pembiasan cahaya mencapai 11%, konsep cahaya menembus benda bening mencapai 70%, dan miskonsepsi pada konsep cahaya dapat diuraikan mencapai 25%.
Pengaruh model pembelajaran learning cycle 7e terhadap keterampilan proses sains siswa kelas V sekolah dasar
Authors: Zulfikar Fakhri Hudzaifan
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pre-eksperimental yang dilaksanakan di kelas V SDN Darmawangi dengan 21 siswa, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keterampilan proses sains siswa sekolah dasar setelah, sebelum, dan saat pelaksanaan pembelajaran yang menggunakan model pembelajaran learning cycle, melalui pembelajaran learning cycle yang telah dilakukan oleh peneliti lain, menunjukan bahwa siswa mengalami kenaikan dan berpengaruh positif bagi keterampilan proses sains(KPS) siswa ,pada penelitian ini dilaksanakan pretest, posttest, dan observasi keterampilan  proses sains siswa selama proses pelaksanaan pembelajaran. Adapun pelaksanaan pembelajaran model pembelajaran learning cycle siswa mendapatkan peningkatan n gain pada rata-rata keterampilan proses sains sebesar 47,83,yang berarti dalam kategori sedang berdasarkan uji t didapatkan bahwa nilai signifikansi siswa yakni 0,00 , lebih kecil signifikansi yakni 0,05 , adapun lainya hasil dari observasi siswa selama kegiatan pembelajaran mendapatkan skor 69,70 . Hal ini membuktikan bahwa melalui pelaksanaan pembelajaran learning cycle berpengaruh terhadap keterampilan proses sains siswa, adapun siswa mengalami pembelajaran learning cycle yang bermakna dan siswa secara langsung mengalami pengalaman percobaan, pengamatan, dan eksplorasi, serta siswa dapat aktif dalam kegiatan penyampaian hasil eksplorasi.
Pengaruh penggunaan media video pembelajaran terhadap motivasi belajar IPA
Authors: Thalib Azizah , Trisnawati Ega , Rosnadi
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan media video pembelajaran terhadap motivasi belajar IPA siswa kelas V SDN 5 Labuan. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah experiment dengan desain Nonequivalent Control Group Design. Subjek pada penelitian ini yaitu siswa kelas V SDN 5 Labuan. Pengambilan data menggunakan instrumen angket. Analisis data menggunakat uji t. Hasil penelitian diperoleh skor rata-rata pretest 75,45 dan posttest sebesar 93,18. Berdasarkan  hasil uji t diperoleh nilai signifikasi (0,000) ≥ 0,05 maka Ho ditolak, artinya bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara rata-rata motivasi belajar IPA siswa sebelum dan sesudah menggunakan media video pembelajaran atau tidak ada pengaruh penggunaan media video pembelajaran terhadap motivasi belajar IPA siswa.
Magnetic-driven metal-organic framework nanorobot for the coupling engineering of electronic waste treatment and environmental remediation
Authors: Li Hao , Pan Yang , Lu Huiling , Luo Liting , Haleem Abdul , Pan Jianming
Published: June 2024

Gold recycling from secondary sources provides an economically viable
and sustainable approach to meet the increasing global demand for this
precious metal. However, gold resources are inherently scarce. To
address this issue, the present study presents an innovative solution:
sulfhydryl-functionalized magnetic metal-organic framework nanorobots
(MNR-MOF-DMSA). These nanorobots are designed for swift, efficient, and
selective capture of Au(III) trace amounts from complex aqueous
mixtures. MNR-MOF-DMSA showed an ultra-high adsorption capacity, better
selectivity, and reusability with long-term stability, as it can
selectively extract over 94% of Au(III) from complex e-waste leachate,
and the adsorption capacity can reach 1716 mg g-1 (at pH 5 in 3 hours)
in harsh acidic condition followed Langmuir model. In addition, after
conducting a detailed mechanistic analysis, it was discovered that the
selective adsorption behaviors observed were due to the combined effect
of several factors, including the reduction of sulfhydryl groups, the
coordination interactions between amide groups and Au(III) ions, as well
as the electrostatic interactions between protonated amino and AuCl4-
ions. It is also worth mentioning that the better catalytic properties
of the developed hybrid MOF (MNR-MOF-DMSA-Au) were due to the reduction
of Au(III) to Au(0). This study proposes new ways to recover and reuse
gold e-waste for a sustainable future, as well as environmental
protection and remediation.
The Study of Distribution for the Plants of Alien Species on Specific Islands Monitored by Ministry of Environment, South Korea
Authors: Park Youngjun , Choi Donghui , Kim Daeun , Seo Hyungsoo , Cha Hyoun-gi , Shin Hyun-chul
Published: June 2024

This study was conducted to provide information on alien species to the specific islands monitored by Ministry of Environment in South Korea, based on the National Survey of Natural Environment of Islands from 2006 to 2020. In the study area, a total 54 taxa, consisting of 17 family, 45 genera, 53 species, one variety, were found. Among them, two species classified as Ecosystem-disturbing species, Humulus japonicus (H. japonicus) Siebold & Zucc. and Ambrosia artemisiifolia (A. artemisiifolia) Linnaeus were found. Alien plants were identified on 127 islands (49.4%), H. japonicus were found on 27 and A. artemisiifolia on six specific islands. The spatial status of alien flora on the specific islands monitored by Ministry of Environment in our data can be basic ecological information for the conservation and management of plant species diversity on the islands.
Keeping Up with the Joneses during an Economic Crisis: The Effect of Different Types of Pay Cuts on Employee Performance
Authors: Cheng Mandy M. , Wu Suyun , Yang Di
Published: June 2024

Many firms implement pay cuts to reduce labor costs during organizational crises and there are different ways to distribute pay cuts among employees. We experimentally investigate how employees respond to equal-share pay cuts compared to performance-based pay cuts. We predict and find that the effect of different ways of allocating pay cuts is moderated by employees’ relative performance before the pay cuts. Compared to equal-share pay cuts, performance-based pay cuts lead to higher performance but only for employees who underperform their peers before the pay cuts. Performance-based pay cuts also result in higher team performance. Interestingly, we also find that when pay cuts are caused by an organizational crisis, low performers do not perceive it as unfair to receive a larger share of pay reduction. Our findings contribute to both literature and practice on pay reduction during organizational crises.

Data availability: Data are available from the authors upon request.

JEL Classifications: D91; J33; M40.
Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease in Type 1 Diabetes Among Adults in the U.S.
Authors: Rossing Peter , Groop Per-Henrik , Singh Rakesh , Lawatscheck Robert , Tuttle Katherine R.
Published: June 2024

OBJECTIVE

The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults ≥18 years of age with type 1 diabetes in the U.S. was determined using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

A modified treatment-based algorithm applying a subset of NHANES diabetes questionnaires was used. The number of respondents with CKD and type 1 diabetes was weighted (extrapolated) to the U.S. population.

RESULTS

Based on data between 2015 and 2018, type 1 diabetes was identified in 47 out of 19,225 adults with evaluable kidney function data. CKD was present in 20 out of 47 people identified with type 1 diabetes. The weighted estimate of CKD in type 1 diabetes was 21.5%, corresponding to 258,196 (95% CI 71,189–445,203) people in the U.S.

CONCLUSIONS

Applying a conservative approach in our study indicates that CKD is common in adults with type 1 diabetes in the U.S.
Hemotorax etiología, diagnóstico, complicaciones y tratamiento
Authors:   Investigador Independiente, Kevin Aldair Ortiz Ortiz Kevin Aldair Ortiz Ortiz , López Paredes Jennifer Carolina ,   Investigador Independiente, Romero Paredes Génesis Camila ,   Investigador Independiente, Estévez Angulo Andrés Roberto ,   Investigador Independiente
Published: June 2024

La sospecha de hemotórax comienza con una historia clínica apropiada, especialmente el historial actual de enfermedad, como los casos de trauma torácico. El primer paso en la evaluación es diferenciar entre los derrames pleurales hemorrágicos y los verdaderos hemotórax. Es fundamental confirmar el diagnóstico de manera temprana, ya que a medida que avanzan las fases de la organización del coágulo, se desarrollan adherencias entre la superficie del pulmón y la pleura parietal, lo cual dificulta su evacuación mediante el drenaje pleural convencional. La radiografía de tórax sigue siendo el estudio complementario inicial, pero es importante realizar estudios adicionales que ayuden a tomar decisiones terapéuticas; la elección de los análisis paraclínicos puede basarse en la experiencia y los recursos disponibles en el centro de atención. La instalación del tratamiento primario es crucial y comienza con el drenaje de la cavidad torácica a través de una sonda pleural en la mayoría de los casos; el uso de fibrinolíticos se considera de segunda línea, especialmente en casos de hemotórax coagulado o en casos con riesgos significativos de complicaciones al someterse a un procedimiento quirúrgico mayor (por ejemplo, decorticación). Las complicaciones se pueden reducir mediante la sistematización del enfoque diagnóstico-terapéutico.
Tretten års kjedsomhet! Evnerike unge voksnes opplevelse av egen skoletid
Authors: Amundsen Marie-Lisbet , Garmannslund Per Einar , Stang Lund Elisabeth
Published: June 2024

Med bakgrunn i et økende søkelys på evnerike elever i skolen, var denne studiens hensikt å undersøke hvordan voksne evnerike har opplevd egen skoletid. Studien har et kvalitativt design hvor det er gjennomført dybdeintervjuer med ti voksne som har en IQ på 130 eller mer. Resultatene viser at informantene opplevde en skoletid hvor de ikke ble anerkjent eller verdsatt; snarere tvert imot. Flere viser til at det ble oppfattet som et problem at de var så vitebegjærlige, og at de som elever etterlyste flere faglige utfordringer. Konsekvensen ble at de ga opp og aksepterte at skolehverdagen var preget av meningsløshet og kjedsommelighet, noe som også førte til at de ikke lærte å håndtere faglige utfordringer senere i utdanningsløpet. Informantene savnet voksne som kunne utfordre dem faglig, og de savnet mulighet til å fordype seg i tema de hadde spesiell interesse for. De viser til at selv om de kognitivt sett lå langt framme, fungerte de sosialt og emosjonelt sett på lik linje som sine jevnaldrende.
English abstract
Thirteen Years of Boredom! Talented Young Adults’ Experience of Their Own School History
Against the background of an increasing spotlight on gifted students in school, the purpose of this study was to investigate how gifted adults have experienced their own time at school. The study has a qualitative design where in-depth interviews have been conducted with ten adults who have an IQ of 130 or more. The results show that the informants experienced a time at school where they were not recognized or valued; on the contrary. Several indicate that it was perceived as a problem that they were so inquisitive, and that as pupils they called for more academic challenges. The consequence was that they gave up and accepted that everyday school life was characterized by meaninglessness and boredom, which also led to them not learning to deal with professional challenges later in their education. The informants missed adults who could challenge them professionally, and the opportunity to delve into topics they had a special interest in. Even though they are intellectually and academically far ahead of their peers, this does not necessarily apply in relation to social and emotional competence.
La poesía de Jaime Jaramillo Panesso
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma Latinoamericana, Estrada Villa Armando
Published: June 2024

Con la edición de este compendio de la obra poética de Jaime Jaramillo Panesso, el Fondo Editorial de UNAULA quiere contribuir a la promoción y divulgación de la poesía escrita por uno de sus fundadores y egresados más destacados. La poesía, cuentos, crónicas, ensayos, columnas de prensa, cátedra universitaria, conferencias y comentarios de radio y televisión que produce Jaime, constituyen el testimonio de una vida consagrada por entero al ejercicio intelectual y revela las experiencias del escritor frente al mundo que lo circunda y lacera.
Reflexiones sobre las relaciones internacionales de Colombia y América Latina a mediados del siglo XX
Authors:   Universidad de Antioquia, Bermúdez Torres César Augusto
Published: June 2024

Colombia tuvo una participación activa en las relaciones internacionales hacia mediados del siglo xx, especialmente, durante el periodo de la segunda posguerra mundial cuando actuó de manera más decidida en la creación de organizaciones que buscaron el establecimiento de la “paz mundial” y la “defensa del continente americano”. En ese contexto, hizo parte del bloque de países latinoamericano que tuvo significativo peso político y diplomático en la consolidación de algunos tratados o acuerdos de posguerra. Lo anterior evidenció el papel que representó Colombia y América Latina, en el marco de la Guerra Fría, actuando dentro de la órbita del “panamericanismo” al estilo estadounidense.
Morpho-physiological characterization of second generation colchiploids in sweet orange (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) cv. Mosambi
Authors: Kiran K N , Singh A , Singh S K , Awasthi O P , Yadav P , Sandeep K B
Published: June 2024

Induction of tetraploidy in citrus is commonly meant for the development of triploid seedless cultivars as well as resistance against abiotic and biotic stresses. Three-year-old, 20 second-generation colchicine treated (0.05, 0.10, 0.15 and 0.20%) plants (colchiploids), established from the putative tetraploid branches of the first generation colchiploids of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) cv. Mosambi vegetatively propagated on Jatti khatti rootstock, along with their wild (parent) type, were characterized based on morphological and physiological traits. Plant height and canopy volume were reduced, but stem girth, nodes per shoot and bark: wood increased in the majority of the second-generation colchiploids related to the wild type. Colchiploids also possessed improved flower characteristics in terms of length and width. The stomatal dimensions increased, but stomatal concentration reduced in all the colchiploids. Colchicine treatment also caused significant variations in leaf gas exchange parameters, including photosynthetic rate, intercellular CO2 concentration, leaf net transpiration rates, stomatal conductance, and intrinsic water use efficiency in colchiploids affecting their photosynthetic activities. The solid tetraploids identified on the basis of morpho-physiological characterization can be used in future breeding programmes for the development of triploid seedless citrus cultivars or can be used for the mitigation of biotic and abiotic stresses.
Investigation on promising progenies of Dragon fruit (Hylocereus spp.)
Authors: Karunakaran G , Sakthivel T , Arivalagan M , Lakshmana Reddy D C , Tripathi P C , Kalaivanan D
Published: June 2024

Dragon fruit (Hylocereus spp.) is an exotic vine cactus, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, commonly known as ‘pitaya’ is a weather resilient crop. In order to develop superior varieties, a large number of progenies obtained from open pollinated seedling of cvs. Hiryur red, Vietnam pink and Vietnam red were raised and evaluated. To broaden the genetic base with desired traits, seeds of Hirehalli red and Hirehalli white were irradiated with gamma rays (500, 600 and 700 Gy), EMS (2.25, 2.5 and 2.75%) and sodium azide (0.04, 0.05 and 0.06%) and evaluated for horticultural traits. Three elite progenies such as CHESH-D1, CHESH-D2, and CHESH-D3 were obtained from open pollinated seedlings of cvs. Hiryur red, Vietnam red and Vietnam pink, respectively, and one EMS (2.5%) treated mutant i.e. CHESH-DE were selected based on their morphological and yield traits. The selection CHESH-D1 performed superior with highest fruit weight (507.71 g) and yield (39.50 kg/ pole) compared to CHESH-D2 and CHESH-D3. The biochemical characters namely, TSS (15.35 oB), total sugars (5.95 g), reducing sugars (4.91 g) and betalains (21.2 mg BCE) were recorded highest in CHESH-D2, and one EMS (2.5%) treated mutant from cv. Hirehalli red showed better adaptability and dwarfness. These elite progenies are at final stage of performance assessment to be released as variety in India.
European Musical Didactic Traditions – Comparative Analysis Between Romania and Italy
Authors:   Department Music, Faculty of Humanities, “Aurel Vlaicu” University, Arad, Romania; Conservatorio di Musica “Santa Cecilia”, Roma, Italy. Corresponding author: veronica_demenescu@yahoo.com., Bălan Maria Alice , Demenescu Veronica Laura ,   Department Music, Faculty of Humanities, “Aurel Vlaicu” University, Arad, Romania. Email: veronica_demenescu@yahoo.com.
Published: June 2024

This article delves into the evolution and diversity of musical didactic traditions across Europe, with a special focus on Romania and Italy, underscoring how technological, social, and cultural changes have shaped music education over centuries. It presents a thorough analysis, comparing teaching methods, the impact of composers and pedagogues, and the role of technology in music education. The study highlights the unique pedagogical approaches of Romania and Italy, influenced by their rich musical histories and cultural contexts. Romania’s music education, characterized by a blend of folk and classical traditions, emphasizes auditory learning and improvisation, but also by training exceptional instrumental techniques. Italy, known for its classical music heritage, combines technical rigor with interpretive freedom. The comparison reveals both similarities, such as a shared tradition in classical music and a balanced approach to tradition and innovation, and differences, like the diversity of repertoire and the adoption of technology in teaching. The article concludes with the importance of these traditions in shaping future generations of musicians and suggests future research directions for a deeper understanding of musical didactic traditions in Europe.
Keywords: musical didactic traditions, comparative analysis, Romania, Italy
The Interactions of Musical Elements
Authors:   Department of Educational Sciences, University of Tokaj-Hegyalja, Hungary. Email: kiraly.lajos@unithe.hu., Király Lajos
Published: June 2024

This study analyses the early intersections between melody, rhythm and harmony, up to the recent emergence of new musical styles. Psychological studies of rhythm have shown that it has played an important role in social and relational experience. At the same time, it creates a sense of bonding between people and can alter the moods of several people at once and lead them in a unified direction. Melody, rhythm and tempo tell the listener that they are in a safe and good place, expressing a psychological need for a sense of security, providing a sense of life’s pulse, similarly to the heartbeat. Unfortunately, modern human life lacks the life-like rhythm that God provided for us in creation. Ritual is our identity, our memory, a continuation of the old, an exit from the individual sphere and an entry into a communal one, into a new role, suggesting a transition, accompanied by sounds, rhythm, song, music and dance
Keywords: music, rhythm, melody, rites, syncopation phenomenon, Christian, Old Testament
Stylistic Origins of Chinese Pianism
Authors:   "Tchaikovsky" Ukrainian National Academy of Music, Kyiv, Ukraine. Email: olegbezborodko@gmail.com., Bezborodko Oleg
Published: June 2024

The majority of foreign observers recognize that the most important aspect of Chinese pianism is its technical perfection, which can be explained in two ways: first, by social factors (the close resemblance between the traditional Confucian conception of education and the foundations of learning to play the piano, parents’ interest in their children’s success as pianists, the competitive nature of Chinese society), and second, by the classical setting of children’s piano education to develop strict finger technique. Though it was unable to gain traction at all levels of Chinese piano teaching, the image of “singing on the piano” was also important for the development of Chinese pianism. The monosyllabic nature of the contributes language, as well as the dynamic brokenness and temporal syncopation of its intonation contribute to the specificity of the “singing on the piano” tradition in Chinese music culture. In general, the performing image of the piano in China is comparable to the image of the “salon piano,” just as the current piano boom in China is comparable to the “golden age” of the piano in Europe and America at the close of the 19th century.
Keywords: Chinese pianism, Chinese piano education, image of the piano, singing on the piano, musical intonation, piano performance.
The Use of the Harmonium in Opera
Authors:   Gheorghe Dima National Academy of Music; Faculty of Reformed Theology and Music, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Email: fzksadam@gmail.com., Fazakas Ádám Sándor
Published: June 2024

The article explores the role of harmonium in opera during the transformative 19th and early 20th centuries, amidst significant reforms in orchestration. The author thoroughly explores how harmonium is used in opera, even providing a table of operas that feature this instrument. It delves into specific opera passages by composers representing diverse nationalities and spanning various epochs, covering the period from 1845 to 1936. Through examples from works such as Verdi’s “Giovanna d’Arco” and “Don Carlos,” Dvořák’s “Rusalka,” and Enescu’s “Œdipe,” the essay illustrates the diverse roles played by the harmonium in operas. The author highlights the historical and musical significance of the harmonium in opera, suggesting a reevaluation of its role in today’s performances.
Keywords: harmonium, orchestra, opera, romantic music, 20th century music
Vaccination and infectious diseases: a never ending story
Authors: La Torre Giuseppe
Published: June 2024

The relationship between vaccine and infectious diseases can be easily considered a never ending story. In the 3rd issue of 2009 of this journal, thematic papers were related to vaccination policies and practice, with a particular focus on vaccine and vaccination evalu- ation and assessment....
Health technology assessments on human papillomavirus vaccinations in Europe: a survey from VENICE network
Authors: Dorléans Frédérique , Lévy-Bruhl Daniel , Giambi Cristina , D’Ancona Fortunato , La Torre Giuseppe , Cotter Suzanne , Mereckiene Jolita , Stefanoff Pawel , Appelgren Eva
Published: June 2024

Background: VEnIcE II is a project funded in 2008 by the European centre for disease Preventionand control to collect information on the national vaccination programmes, to increase their knowledgeand to know the impact of new vaccines introduced in member states (MS). In 2006-2007, two vaccinesagainst human papillomavirus (HPV) were authorized in Europe.MEtHodS: an online survey was carried out to investigate the decision-making process undertakenregarding the potential introduction of the HPV vaccinations into MS national immunization pro-grammes as well as to investigate the modalities of implementation of the vaccination programmes.there were specific questions about health technology assessment and reports of the countries that hadcarried them out were reviewed.rESultS: In 21 of the 29 MS, the national advisory body recommended to introduce HPV vaccination intheir national immunization schedule and in 18 countries introduced it. only 6 countries have realizeda health technology assessments (Hta) report, each one with different methodology, but in all of themboth vaccines show positive evaluations.concluSIon: From the available Hta, HPV vaccination is cost-effective under the assumption of a life-long protection. Screening programme for cervical cancer and HPV vaccination programme should bealways complementary. organizational aspects need to be taken into account to improve the vaccina-tion. HPV vaccination should target girls before the debut of their sexual life. Instead HPV vaccinationof boys has not been demonstrated as bringing significant epidemiological benefits and has not beenshown as being cost-effective.
Attitudes, behaviours and perceptions of Italian General Practitioner trainees towards influenza vaccination in Western Sicily (Italy)
Authors: Costantino Claudio , Amodio Emanuele , Vitale Francesco , Maida Carmelo , Maringhini Guido , Asciutto Rosario , Tramuto Fabio , Calamusa Giuseppe
Published: June 2024

Background: general practitioners (gPs) have to be considered as key figures of health promotionamong health care workers since they are strongly asked to recommend influenza vaccination to theirpatients and perform on them. despite this consideration, gPs have influenza vaccination rates that aresignificantly below the 75% coverage proposed by International Public Health guidelines. In order toincrease future coverage of influenza vaccination within gPs, and through them within the population, theaim of this study was to assess determinants associated with influenza vaccine uptake among gP trainees.MetHods: a survey was carried out on gP trainees attending the training course in community Medicineof Western sicily (Italy). each participant was interviewed via an anonymous self-administered ques-tionnaire which included questions on attitudes, behaviours and perceptions regarding influenza andinfluenza vaccination.results: Vaccination coverage was 26.2% for seasonal 2008-2009 influenza, 20.0% for pandemic a(H1n1) influenza and 18.7% for seasonal 2009-2010 influenza. considering themselves as a high riskgroup for developing influenza was significantly associated with seasonal 2009-2010 influenza vaccine(adj-or 2.35). Vaccination for seasonal 2009-2010 influenza (adj-or 1 063), pandemic a (H1n1) influ-enza (adj-or 16.77) and seasonal 2010-2011 influenza (adj-or 38.08) were significantly more frequentin gP trainees who had been vaccinated more than three times in the previous five influenza seasons.conclusIon: Influenza vaccine uptake among gP trainees is more a habit than a professional respon-sibility, and influenza vaccination is still administrated to patients on the basis of gP trainees’ clinicalevaluation or patient willingness. Multidisciplinary learning pathways may implement vaccinationcoverage in the attempt to modify the current gP trainees’ attitude towards recommended influenzavaccination.
Meeting the Oral Health Needs of Immigrants: National Public Health Services Vs. Charitable Volunteer Services In Rome, Italy
Authors: Corridore Denise , Guerra Fabrizio , Di Thiene Domitilla , Giordano Guido , Baggi Luigi , Santopadre Roberto , Ottolenghi Livia
Published: June 2024

Background: oral health is an important aspect of well-being. In Italy immigrants can have differentaccess to health care services, and can opt for the national Health Service (nHS) and/ or private non- profithealth care organizations. The purpose of this study was to develop an instrument to evaluate oral healthin the immigrant population of rome and to investigate the differences between two different types of ser-vices: the First observation unit at the department of oral and Maxillo Facial Sciences, at the “Sapienza”university of rome (a nHS affiliate), and a charitable organization, the caritas dental center (cdc).MeTHodS: a multiple-choice questionnaire was administered between the last trimester of 2006 and thefirst trimester of 2007. a chi square analysis was performed and the level of significance was set at p<0.05.reSulTS: The sample was composed of 250 people, of which 100 were patients of the cdc and 150 werepatients of the nHS. The percentage of non-Italians was 80% (n=80) in the cdc sample, and only 16%(n=25) in the nHS sample. In the cdc, definitive resolving therapies, such as tooth extractions, prevailed(60% v’s 47% nHS; p=0.033). In addition, the frequency of consumption of sugary foods and drinks wassignificantly higher among cdc patients (31% reported to consume these over 9 times a day) compared tonHS patients (11% reporting this consumption).dIScuSSIon: The study shows a substantial under using of the national Health Service for oral healthcare needs by the immigrant population. The particular composition of the sample, with a high prevalencebeing of romanian nationality, might reflect specific conditions of this nationality. The results showedthat immigrants were satisfied with the health care even though they encountered difficulties in terms oflevel of communication .
Low influenza vaccination rate among healthcare personnel: whose fault is it?
Authors: Miani Anna , De Vito Corrado , Villari Paolo
Published: June 2024

The vaccination rate in several European coun- tries among healthcare personnel is still less than 25% (1), despite many international health authorities widely recommend annual flu vaccina- tion of healthcare workers as the best way to pre- vent the disease and to avoid the transmission of influenza from staff to patients.
Male circumcision: care practices and attitudes in a Muslim community of western Nepal
Authors: Paudel Mohan
Published: June 2024

Background: Male circumcision is a removal of the foreskin of the glans penis. There are medical, ritualand religious reasons for male circumcision. The purpose of this study is to explore the current practices,perceptions, future recommendations and health seeking behavior during and after performing malecircumcision in a Muslim community of western Nepal.Method: A total of 64 households were sampled by a simple random sampling method. Information wascollected using semi-structured questionnaires and focus group discussions.Result: Circumcision was practiced among all Muslim households and the main reason was religious riteand ritual. It was the traditional circumciser, locally known as hazam, who circumcised all male children inthe community. Interestingly, in only 5 % of the household children had been circumcised using modernmedicines. The rest of the households, i.e. 95%, relied on traditional healing systems, the use of local herbsand homemade ointments (mainly the suspension of ghee and ash). A Non-sterilized knife was the mainsurgical instrument used during circumcision. The wound healing after circumcision was much longer, evenup to 90 days or more.Conclusions: Circumcision is a practice that is still largely carried out outside the domain of the formalhealth care system in this community. It demands a design of service delivery models from health policymakers in the Ministry of Health, thus bringing circumcision within formal health care systems in thosecommunities. It deserves an urgent attention to provide safe, culturally acceptable and sustainable servicesfrom health institutions.
Impact Factor and other metrics for evaluating science: essentials for public health practitioners
Authors: Solimini Angelo G. , Solimini Renata
Published: June 2024

The quality of scientific evidence is doubly tied with the quality of all research activities that generatesit (including the “value” of the scientists involved) and is usually, but not always, reflected in thereporting quality of the scientific publication(s). Public health practitioners, either at research, academicor management levels, should be aware of the current metrics used to assess the quality value of journals,single publications, research projects, research scientists or entire research groups. However, this task iscomplicated by a vast variety of different metrics and assessment methods. Here we briefly review the mostwidely used metrics, highlighting the pros and cons of each of them. The rigid application of quantitativemetrics to judge the quality of a journal, of a single publication or of a researcher suffers from many negativeissues and is prone to many reasonable criticisms. A reasonable way forward could probably be the use ofqualitative assessment founded on the indications coming from few but robust quantitative metrics.
Where the Italian Journal of Public Health is going? A tale of the last two years
Authors: La Torre Giuseppe , Unim Brigid , Semyonov Leda
Published: June 2024

Two years ago, speaking about the future of the Italian Journal of Public Health, we told that the reason why the journal is also an international journal (almost 40% of published papers come from outside Italy) is “mainly due to our membership to EUPHA and to several scientific network”.
Health status of immigrant children: an epidemiological survey among Italian paediatricians
Authors: Chiaradia Giacomina , Gualano Maria Rosaria , Di Thiene Domitilla , Galli Luisa , Giacchino Raffaella , Castelli Gattinara Guido , Veneruso Giuseppina , Ricciardi Walter , La Torre Giuseppe
Published: June 2024

Background: Immigrant children represent the fastest-growing segment of the child population in Italyand an increasing proportion of patients attending the daily practices of paediatricians. The aim of thissurvey was to investigate the health status of migrant children in Italy and, based on the perceptions ofpaediatricians, to identify the healthcare needs of this segment of immigrant patients.Methods: The survey was carried out between October 2006 and September 2007 on a sample of Italianpaediatricians.Results: The sample included 236 paediatricians, accounting for 190,335 paediatric patients in total;of these, 14,308 (7.5%) were immigrant children. The rates of access to recommended vaccinations ofimmigrant children compared to national data were as follows: Pertussis (87.9% of sample vs 96.7%National data), Haemophilus influenzae (86.5% vs 96%) and Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) (87.3%vs 89.6%). We also found differences in caesarean birth rate (11.8% of immigrant births being caesareancompared to national data, that reaches about 38.3%) and a high rate of parasitosis in immigrant children.Discussion: The results indicate interesting differences between immigrant and Italian children, especiallyin vaccination coverage and caesarean birth rate, that further studies could clarify in the future.
How to simplify and improve incident and near miss reporting in wards: I.R.G.E. (Incident Reporting with Gravity Effect) system
Authors: De Caro Francesco , Pirozzi Donato , Boccia Giovanni , Brunetti Luigi , Cavallo Pierpaolo , Motta Oriana , Palmieri Loredana , Santoro Emanuela , Capunzo Mario
Published: June 2024

In this paper, an improved system that allows a simplified reporting of errors and near misses in wards,and permits operators to accurately manage all data recorded, is presented. IRGE (Incident Reporting withGravity Effect) System is based on the use of a paper form for reporting accidents and near misses. Theseverity of an error can be evidenced through the choice of a color similar to the well-known method usedin the emergency medicine triage, thus leading to the most evident and immediate understanding of themagnitude of error. In addition, the system is provided with a report form for its users to be compiled withthe highest completeness of information.A dedicated software for the storage of records and data analysis has been created, which gives one thepossibility of alerting key figures within the health facility promptly. The system allows us to store and sharerecords among different care units and also among different hospitals, thus providing a basis for a nationaldatabase. Moreover, through this system, it is possible to assess the “risk attitude” of the health facilitymonitored.
Canada: variations on a common theme
Authors: Deber Raisa B. , Gamble Brenda , Mah Catherine L.
Published: June 2024

Canada faces health care challenges common to all industrialized countries – how to ensure timely access tohigh quality care, close to home, at an affordable cost. Addressing these challenges is complicated by inter-jurisdictional variation in both how health care is managed and delivered, and in health outcomes. Canadacan be described as a non-system of 10 provincial and three territorial health insurance plans which mandatepublicly-funded coverage for medically necessary hospital and physician services, based upon commonprinciples and shaped by a federal governance structure that affords substantial power and autonomy to theprovinces/territories over matters of health and health care. This article first examines the structural contextof the health care system in Canada, including the range of services publicly funded, the public-private mix,and the complexities of current governance arrangements. It then discusses several issues affecting healthpolicy reform: costs versus access; questions of sustainability, quality, and performance; human resourcescapacity; and the provision of public and population health services.
The U.S. health care system’s uneasy relationship with primary care
Authors: Gusmano Michael K.
Published: June 2024

Background: The main purpose of this essay is to review the role of primary care in the U.S. health caresystem and assess the probability that health reform will lead to greater emphasis on primary care.Methods: The author conducted a literature review to present an historical analysis of policies designed toincrease the availability and use of primary care in the U.S.Results: Despite widespread agreement that the use of primary care should be expanded, U.S. policies haveencouraged the growth of a system that relies predominantly on specialty care. The 2010 health reformlaw includes several provisions designed to increase the availability and use of primary care, but the newCongress has threatened to delay the law’s implementation.Conclusions: As concepts, primary care and prevention enjoy nearly universal support in the U.S., but thereality does not match the rhetoric.
The Brazilian health system: highlighting the primary health care reform
Authors: Rolim Sampaio Luis Fernando
Published: June 2024

This paper aims to describe the health system reform in Brazil, highlight the primary health care reform and the development of the Family Health Program, as well as explore future directions based on the current situation. The paper’s first section provides an overview of the Brazilian Health System and a brief historical perspective of the health system reform. It sets out the principles of the health system based on its legal framework and analyses how these principles have been implemented. At the end of the first section, an overview of financial issues is provided. The second section focuses on the primary care reform and the Family Health Program. It describes the program’s structural and innovative process characteristics. It further describes some of the outcomes and impacts already documented in the literature. Finally, the paper explores challenges to the health system and the program’s sustainability
Citizens’ involvement in risk management: the view of community members
Authors: Sardu Claudia , Mereu Alessandra , Sotgiu Alessandra , Porceddu Roberta , Porcedda Emanuela , Contu Antonio , Contu Paolo
Published: June 2024

Background: Industrial risk management plays a central role in creating supportive environments for health.This paper examines the community’s trust in citizens’ involvement in risk management, investigatingdifferences among settings exposed to different levels of industrial risk. Additionally it aims to identifythe social demographic characteristics of those manifesting high trust in citizens’ involvement in riskmanagement.Methods: The survey, performed in Sardinia between 2006 and 2007, was carried out in three representativeareas this Region: a metropolitan area, an industrial area, and a rural area. A questionnaire was administeredto 1,104 citizens to investigate community’s trust in citizens as “risk managers”.Results: Trust in citizens’ involvement in risk management was expressed to a greater extent by residents inthe rural area, by those with a high level of education, and by older women. The expression of high trust incitizens’ involvement was more likely in older higher-educated women (58-69%) than in lower educated ones(52-63%) and, to a lesser extent, in both genders with higher education (42-51%).Conclusions: A consistent number of the community’s members would entrust citizens with risk managementnot only in areas with a severe industrial impact, but also in those areas where industrial risk is consideredof limited entity. The community’s tendency towards citizens’ involvement in risk management appears to bean intrinsic trait of the community itself rather than an attitude triggered by a specific problem. Older women,and adults with higher education can be recognised as categories in which potential early adopters of riskmanagement can be easily found.
Green areas and health outcomes: a systematic review of the scientific literature
Authors: Di Nardo Francesco , Saulle Rosella , La Torre Giuseppe
Published: June 2024

Background: Growing medical evidence shows that access to the natural environment improves health andwellbeing, prevents disease and helps people recover from illness. Experiencing nature in the outdoors canhelp tackle obesity and coronary heart disease. Green areas exert their benefits on both physical and mentalhealth, promoting physical activity and strengthening the sense of community thus positively influencingsocial interaction. Urbanization poses problems through effects such as environmental pollution, accidents,heat island effects, climate change and a consequent demand for urban green areas.Material and methods: We performed literature searches of electronic journal databases for studies andreviews that focused on the relationship between green spaces and health. We looked at the effects onphysical health, mental health, social health, physical activity and well-being in its broadest sense and thenwe categorically organized our findings.Results: We found many contradictory and unexpected results. However, the reported findings were generallyconsistent and supported the current view that urban design and the availability of urban green spaces arekey elements of prosperity and individual/collective comfort, so as to influence both the perceived health andthe objective physical conditions in a measurable way. A weak relationship between physical activity levelsand green space availability is observed.Conclusions: The occasionally contradictory results that emerged in this study suggest that a population’sresponse to urban design interventions is often unpredictable. Further research is needed to quantify thestrength of relation between green spaces and urban health, but also to investigate the social and behaviouralaspects which are more difficult to measure and understand.
Influenza vaccination among healthcare workers and absenteeism from work due to influenza-like illness in a teaching hospital in Palermo
Authors: Amodio Emanuele , Anastasi Giovanna , Di Pasquale Maria , Gelsomino Viviana , Morici Mariagrazia , Romano Nino , Torregrossa Maria Valeria , Cannova Lucia , Calamusa Giuseppe , Firenze Alberto
Published: June 2024

Background: Annual flu vaccination of healthcare workers (HCWs) is recommended worldwide as the bestway to prevent influenza and to avoid its transmission. However, in several European Countries, vaccinationrate among HCWs is still less than 25%. The aim of this study was to determine the HCW vaccination coverageduring a three year period in a large University Hospital, identifying socio-demographic and occupationalvariables involved in the decision to accept influenza vaccination. Moreover, for the 2007-2008 season, wealso assessed the effectiveness of influenza vaccination in reducing influenza-related absenteeism.Methods: During three consecutive influenza seasons (from 2005-2006 to 2007-2008), a cross-sectionalstudy was carried out on all HCWs employed in the “Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico” (AOUP)of Palermo (Italy). Socio-demographic and occupational data of HCWs were collected from administrativehospital personnel records and included gender, age, birthplace, residence, profession and the workplaceunit. In addition, during the 2007-2008 season, a retrospective study was conducted to evaluate absencefrom work due to influenza–like illness (ILI) in vaccinated versus unvaccinated personnel.Results: A total of 7,848 HCW-years were observed and 881 vaccines were administered during the studyperiod. Vaccination rate declined from 14.7% in 2005-2006 to 8.2% in 2007-2008 (Chi-square for trend=53.6,p<0.001). Coverage was generally higher among older and male HCWs whereas nurses and workers insurgical areas had lower vaccination rates. In the 2007-2008 season, absenteeism due to ILI in the vaccinatedgroup was significantly less common than unvaccinated HCWs (3.3% vs 7.1%; p=0.04).Conclusions: Our experience encourages flu vaccination of HCWs and accentuates the importance of annualinfluenza vaccination programs for healthcare personnel.
In remembrance of prof. Bruno Angelillo
Authors: Renga Giovanni
Published: June 2024

Extract:I am very glad to speak about Professor Bruno Angelillo in this occasion (National Conference of Public Health, Naples 2009). Probably Giancarlo De Riu would have done this better of me, but he passed away over two years ago and now I want to associate him in memory with Prof. Angelillo, perhaps for the first time in our academic history. Accepting this task, I realised how emotionally deep and delicate it was, especially considering the professor as the Founder of the Neapolitan School of Hygiene. I hope you will forgive me if in this memory I have necessarily include some personal elements: I will start therefore with a declaration of a heavy conflict of interest! I met professor Angelillo in Cremona, our hometown, before my graduation in Parma. The following March I went for a interview at the Institute of Hygiene of Sassari and in April I moved on a permanent basis to that city! I left behind my student status as a little bit “dispersive”, finding in Bruno Angelillo and Giancarlo De Riu a reference and a guide capable of providing a new order in my life.