bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of Modified Haptics on Surgical Outcomes and Rotational Stability of Toric Intraocular Lens Implantation
Authors: Osawa Ryoko , Sano Masahiko , Yuguchi Takuma , Kaiya Tadayoshi , Oshika Tetsuro
Published: October 2022

PURPOSE:

To assess the rotational stability of a new toric intraocular lens (IOL), TECNIS toric II (toric II), which is a modified version of the TECNIS toric IOL (toric I) with frosted haptics (Johnson & Johnson).

METHODS:

A total of 101 eyes of 101 patients who had been treated with phacoemulsification and toric IOL implantation were included. Before and 1 day, 1 week, and 1 month after surgery, uncorrected (UDVA) and corrected (CDVA) distance visual acuity were measured. Preoperative corneal astigmatism and postoperative manifest refractive astigmatism at 1 day and 1 month were analyzed. At 1 day and 1 month postoperatively, the amount of IOL axis misalignment from the intended orientation, tilt, and decentration were measured using anterior segment optical coherence tomography.

RESULTS:

Fifty-one eyes received the toric I IOL and 50 eyes received the toric II IOL. Toric I IOLs showed a significantly larger amount of axis misalignment than toric II IOLs at both 1 day (9.6 ± 7.6° vs 5.4 ± 4.8°,
P
= .003) and 1 month (9.1 ± 7.8° vs. 4.7 ± 4.2°,
P
= .003) postoperatively.The proportion of eyes with misalignment greater than 10° was significantly larger with toric I than toric II IOLs (
P
< .001). There were no significant differences between IOLs in the amount of residual astigmatism, UDVA, CDVA, and amount of tilt and decentration at 1 day and 1 month postoperatively.

CONCLUSIONS:

The TECNIS toric II IOL with frosted haptics has significantly improved rotational stability compared to its previous model.

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J Refract Surg
. 2022;38(10):648–653.]
An Experimental Laboratory Study Using the Miyake-Apple Posterior View Technique to Investigate the Dynamics Between Capsular Bags and Different IOL Models
Authors: Zhang Lu , Schickhardt Sonja , Auffarth Gerd U.
Published: October 2022

PURPOSE:

To evaluate the dynamics between capsular bags and different intraocular lens (IOL) models in human cadaver eyes using the Miyake-Apple posterior view technique.

METHODS:

In an in vitro laboratory study, human cadaver eyes were prepared according to the Miyake-Apple posterior view technique. Five IOLs from each of the six groups (Avansee 1P [Simonvision], Avansee 3P [Simonvision], CT Lucia [Carl Zeiss Meditec], Acrysof [Alcon Laboratories, Inc], RayOne [Rayner], and CT Asphina [Carl Zeiss Meditec]) were implanted into capsular bags with different diameters. The empty capsular bag diameter and capsular bag diameter with an IOL in it were evaluated based on the Miyake-Apple view pictures. Posterior capsule striae were observed and compared between groups. The arc of contact between IOLs and the capsular equator was noted. Correlations between the empty capsular bag diameter and the capsular bag diameter with IOL, as well as between the empty capsular bag diameter and the arc of contact, were examined. With the Avansee 3P as a reference, the area deviation of the haptics of IOL models with looped haptics was compared.

RESULTS:

The capsular bag diameter with IOL inside and the arc of contact were proportional to the empty capsular bag diameter. The RayOne, Avansee 3P, and CT Lucia showed a longer arc of contact. Posterior capsule striae were observed in the Avansee 1P (1, 20%), Avansee 3P (5, 100%), Acrysof (1, 20%), and RayOne (2, 40%). Areas of deviation were 0.38 mm
2
(Avansee 1P), 0.24 mm
2
(CT Lucia), 0.34 mm
2
(Acrysof), and 0.31 mm
2
(RayOne), respectively.

CONCLUSIONS:

Different IOL models showed varied characteristics in terms of capsular bag fitting and arc of contact. Understanding these dynamics is critical to optimizing postoperative outcomes.

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J Refract Surg
. 2022;38(10):654–660.]
Accuracy of Intraocular Lens Calculation Formulas for the Four-Flanged Fixation Technique in Eyes With No Capsular Support
Authors: Dubinsky-Pertzov Biana , Mahler Ori S. , Hecht Idan , Shemer Asaf , Or Lior , Gazit Inbal , Pras Eran , Einan-Lifshitz Adi
Published: October 2022

PURPOSE:

To assess the refractive prediction error of four intraocular lens (IOL) calculation formulas in eyes that have undergone scleral fixation using the four-flanged technique.

METHODS:

This was a retrospective cohort analysis of patients who underwent scleral fixation using the four-flanged technique at the Shamir Medical Center between 2020 and 2021. Refractive prediction errors for four IOL prediction formulas (Barrett Universal II, Holladay 1, SRK/T, and Kane) were obtained by subtracting the predicted spherical equivalent from the postoperative spherical equivalent. Mean arithmetic refractive prediction error and mean absolute error were calculated and compared.

RESULTS:

Twenty-three eyes of 23 patients were included in the analysis. The Akreos AO60 IOL (Bausch & Lomb, Inc) was implanted in 9 eyes and the BunnyLens HP IOL (Hanita Lenses) in 14 eyes. Mean age was 72.84 ± 13.2 years. All formulas produced myopic mean arithmetic refractive prediction error. Mean arithmetic refractive error and mean absolute error were equal in absolute number. Mean arithmetic refractive prediction errors were −0.72 diopters (D) for Barrett Universal II, −0.61 D for Holladay 1, −0.77 D for SRK/T, and −0.94 D for Kane formulas. The refractive outcome differed significantly from the predicted refraction in all formulas. There were no statistically significant differences in prediction errors between the formulas.

CONCLUSIONS:

Refractive outcomes of the four-flanged fixation technique produced myopic results compared to the predicted refraction for all formulas tested. This suggests that the effective lens position is more anterior than in-the-bag IOL implantation.

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J Refract Surg
. 2022;36(10):668–673.]
Short-term Evaluation of Visual Quality, Amplitude of Accommodation, and Stereoacuity Between Patients With Moderate-to-High Myopia Who Underwent ICLV4c Implantation and SMILE
Authors: Long Yan , Li XiuYi , Zhou Tianan , Ye Bei , Guo DongYu , Shen Ye
Published: October 2022

PURPOSE:

To compare the visual quality, accommodation, and stereoacuity between patients with a myopia magnitude of −3.00 to −8.50 diopters (D) who underwent ICLV4c (STAAR Surgical) implantation and small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE).

METHODS:

The visual quality parameters, amplitude of accommodation (AMP), and stereoacuity were compared between and within the ICLV4c and SMILE groups (40 eyes/group) with a mean spherical equivalent (SE) of −6.14 D. Differences in these parameters before and after surgery were analyzed using SPSS 22.0 software (SPSS, Inc).

RESULTS:

Modulation transfer function (MTF) cut-off increased significantly by 3.24 cycles/degree (
t
= −2.111,
P
= .041) and AMP decreased significantly by 1.66 D (
t
= 7.519,
P
< .001) from baseline to 3 months after surgery in the ICLV4c group. However, the MTF cut-off was significantly lower (
t
= 2.123,
P
= .037) and the AMP was significantly better (
t
= −3.605,
P
= .001) in the SMILE group than in the ICLV4c group at 3 months postoperatively. Other parameters such as Objective Scatter Index, Strehl ratio, and Optical Quality Analysis System (Visiometrics) under different contrast values did not show significant changes (
P
> .05). Stereoacuity did not improve significantly, except in a patient with anisometropia (2.50 D) in the ICLV4c group.

CONCLUSIONS:

The ICLV4c implantation yielded a better visual quality but worse AMP than did SMILE in patients with a myopia magnitude of −3.00 to −8.50 D in the short term.

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J Refract Surg
. 2022;38(10):632-640.]
Validation and Comparison of Three Short Depression Screening Tools Among Chinese Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Authors: Qiao Xiaoxia , Ji Lili , Si Huaxin , Jin Yaru , Bian Yanhui , Wang Wenyu , Liu Qinqin , Yu Jiaqi , Wang Cuili
Published: October 2022

The current study validated and compared three short Geriatric Depression Scales (GDS), including the GDS-5, D'Ath GDS-4, and van Marwijk GDS-4, among 917 Chinese community-dwelling older adults. The GDS-5, D'Ath GDS-4, and van Marwijk GDS-4 presented satisfactory accuracy against the GDS-15 (area under the curve [AUC] = 0.872 to 0.952), and the GDS-5 and D'Ath GDS-4 had better accuracy than the van Marwijk GDS-4. Satisfactory accuracy (AUC = 0.842 to 0.979) for the three scales was also observed across subgroups by age, sex, education, cognitive function, and multimorbidity. The GDS-5 but not D'Ath GDS-4 and van Marwijk GDS-4 retained a 2-point optimal cutoff for depressive symptoms across subgroups. The GDS-5 (average inter-item correlation coefficient [AIIC] = 0.233) and the D'Ath GDS-4 (AIIC = 0.171) but not van Marwijk GDS-4 (AIIC = 0.128) had acceptable internal consistency. Three scales had stable test–retest reliability within a 1- to 2-week interval (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.670 to 0.885). The GDS-5 is an accurate and reliable depression screening tool with an invariable optimal cutoff among Chinese community-dwelling older adults. The variable optimal cutoffs for the D'Ath GDS-4 and van Marwijk GDS-4 across subgroups may limit their applicability in this population. [
Research in Gerontological Nursing, 15
(6), 283–291.]
A Wiener process with jumps to model the logarithm of new epidemic cases
Authors: Lefebvre Mario
Published: October 2022

The number of daily new cases of an epidemic is assumed to evolve as the exponential of a Wiener process with Poissonian jumps that are exponentially distributed. The model parameters can be estimated by using the method of moments. In an application to the COVID-19 pandemic in the province of Québec, Canada, the proposed model is shown to be acceptable. General formulas for the probability that a given increase in the number of daily new cases is due to the normal variations of the continuous part of the process or rather to a jump of this process are given. Based on these formulas, the probability of observing the likely start of a new wave of infections is calculated for the application to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ACCELERATING THE UPTAKE OF WIND PROPULSION IN SHIPPING
Authors: Rafaelova Z , Pomaska L , Kosmas V , Acciaro M
Published: October 2022

Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion (WASP) is seen as a potential solution to the environmental challenges of the maritime industry, still broader uptake is limited by barriers that hinder its adoption, implementation and upscaling. This study identifies overcoming strategies to accelerate the uptake of WASP by means of a systematic literature review. The study
suggests that introducing and applying open innovation strategies in the commercialization phase lead to valuable results. In particular, proactive environmental strategy (PES), cooperation strategy, innovation activities, financing and policymakers were found to be vital key concepts for the implementation of new innovation technologies. The findings provide managerial and policy insights for all stakeholders that are involved in the process, mainly WASP technology providers, shipowners and policymakers.
SPEED TRIAL VERIFICATION FOR A WIND ASSISTED SHIP
Authors: Werner S , Nisbet J , Hörteborn A , Nielsen R
Published: October 2022

As the number of wind assistance installations in commercial shipping grows and the industry matures, the need for fullscale verification of the performance increases. Standard procedures or guidelines for conducting such full-scale trials of are still lacking. One strategy is proposed and discussed here. The method is demonstrated using a speed trial conducted with Scandlines’ hybrid ferry Copenhagen equipped with a rotor sail. The trial result is extrapolated to yearly power saving using a statistical route analysis. With this approach, the result can be derived at a feasible cost, within a limited time frame and using commercially available tools and established procedures.
Strengthening applied neuroscience networks: A quest for interdisciplinarity
Authors: Geldenhuys Dirk J.
Published: October 2022

No abstract available.
Operations research and the application of advanced managerial techniques - An introduction
Authors: Bocker H. J.
Published: October 2022

Hierdie artikel is bedoel as 'n inleiding tot Operasionele Navorsing en die toepassing van Gevorderde Bestuurstegnieke, 'n gebied wat omskryf kan word as die toepassing van wetenskaplike, spesifiek kwantitatiewe metodes, op bestuursprobleme.In hierdie veld is daar 'n verskeidenheid tegnieke beskikbaar, baie waarvan nog betreklik onbekend is by bestuur. Sommige word reeds as standaard-tegnieke beskou, en andere mag hulle in die ontwikkeling- of verbeteringstadium bevind.'n Artikel soos hierdie is dus in ooreenstemming nie slegs met die ontwikkeling van akademiese navorsing in die veld nie, maar ook met 'n steeds groeiende vraag na kwantitatiewe ontleding in die sakepraktyk.Die moderne bestuurder tree in 'n toenemend komplekse omgewing op waar kwantitatiewe metodes 'n alledaagse verskynsel is. Hy kan dus nie die veld en sy probleme slegs aan deskundiges oorlaat nie. Die bestuurder moet weet wanneer kwantitatiewe metodes betroubaar en van waarde is. Hy moet 'n basiese begrip he van hulle aard en rol, hulle koste-voordeel-verhoudinge, asook hulle beperkinge. Dit behoort horn die nodige vertroue in te boesem om die aanbevelings van die spesialis na waarde te skat in die besluitnemingsproses.In  hierdie veld is daar 'n verskeidenheid tegnieke beskikbaar, baie waarvan nog betreklik onbekend is by bestuur. Sommige word reeds as standaard-tegnieke beskou, en andere mag hulle in die ontwikkeling- of verbeteringstadium bevind.'n Artikel soos hierdie is dus in ooreenstemming nie slegs met die ontwikkeling van akademiese navorsing in die veld nie, maar ook met 'n steeds groeiende vraag na kwantitatiewe ontleding in die sakepraktyk.Die moderne bestuurder tree in 'n toenemend komplekse omgewing op waar kwantitatiewe metodes 'n alledaagse verskynsel is. Hy kan dus nie die veld en sy probleme slegs aan deskundiges oorlaat nie. Die bestuurder moet weet wanneer kwantitatiewe metodes betroubaar en van waarde is. Hy moet 'n basiese begrip he van hulle aard en rol, hulle koste-voordeel-verhoudinge, asook hulle beperkinge. Dit behoort horn die nodige vertroue in te boesem om die aanbevelings van die spesialis na waarde te skat in die besluitnemingsproses.
Van die redakteur: Die belangrikheid van 'n gesonde Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomie
Authors: De Kock Gerhard
Published: October 2022

No abstract available.
'n Bespreking oor lynbalanseringstegnieke
Authors: Steyn P. G.
Published: October 2022

The problem of balancing assembly lines has been studied by many researchers of operations management. Most of the analytical techniques developed have failed to provide a practical solution. The heuristic methods however have proved most useful in arriving at practical solutions. This article concentrates on the heuristic methods which were developed for assembly line balancing.
Renumeration, productivity and the consumer price index
Authors: Van Wyk Chris
Published: October 2022

Tydens 'n simposium wat onlangs deur Peromnes Salary Surveys (Pty.) Ltd. onder die voorsitterskap van dr. Dawie Gouws, professor-extraordinarius aan die UNISA Skool vir Bedryfsleiding, gehou is, is die twee referate wat hieronder gepubliseer word, deur dr. Chris van Wyk en mnr. Adam Jacobs, gelewer.
Kernprobleme vir die begrotingsbeleid in Suid-Afrika
Authors: Van S. Smit Robert
Published: October 2022

Elke jaar nadat die Minister van Finansies sy jaarlikse begroting van die Republiek van Suid-Afrika in die Parlement ter tafel gelê het, reël die Raad van die Suid-Afrikaanse Vereniging vir die Bedryfsleiding 'n simposium waartydens dié begroting onder die soeklig geplaas word, en waaraan verskeie vooraanstaande ekonome en finansiële deskundiges deelneem. Met genoeë plaas ons een van die voordragte wat tydens hierdie geleentheid vanjaar gelewer is.
Psychiatric and neuropsychiatric issues in persons with COVID-19 infection: A case-control online study from India–Neorealist study
Authors: Vaishnav Mrugesh , Grover Sandeep , Vaishnav Parth , Sharma Kamal , Avasthi Ajit
Published: October 2022

Background:

Many studies across the globe have evaluated the adverse mental health consequences of COVID-19 in patients who suffered from COVID-19 infection. However, a comparative study of persons who suffered from COVID-19 infection and those who witnessed the COVID-19 infection in their close relatives is lacking.

Aims and Objectives:

This study aims to compare the psychiatric morbidity in persons who suffered from COVID-19 infections, and those who witnessed the illness in one of their close relatives.

Methods:

In this cross-sectional online survey, 2,964 adult participants completed the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) Scale, Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCS-19), Brief Resilient Coping Scale (BRCS), The Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) and a self-designed questionnaire to evaluate other neuropsychiatric complications.

Results:

Compared to the close relatives who had witnessed COVID-19 infection, participants who developed COVID-19 infection had a significantly higher prevalence of depression (34.6%), anxiety disorder (32.3%), and fear of COVID-19 infection (18.8%), which was significantly higher than that noted in close relatives. However, BRS coping score was not significantly different between the two groups. Overall, about one-third of the participants who developed COVID-19 infection had depression and one-third had anxiety disorders. One-fifth of the participants reported high fear, post-traumatic symptoms, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms, whereas one-sixth reported other neuropsychiatric manifestations.

Conclusion:

Patients who suffered from COVID-19 have a higher prevalence of depression, anxiety, and fear as compared to those to witnessed COVID-19 in relatives.
Evaluation of Aortic Root Dilation in Adult Patients after Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot
Authors: Parsaee Mozhgan , Rezaeefar Atieh , Khajali Zahra , Khesali Hamideh , Bidkhori Mohammad , Soleimani Abbas
Published: October 2022

Background and Aim:

Aortic root dilation is one of the common complications in patients with a history of tetralogy of Fallot total correction (TFTC). We evaluate the frequency of aortic root dilation in adult TFTC patients and analyze probable risk factors related to the dilated aortic root.

Materials and Methods and Results:

We reviewed echocardiography images of 146 adult TFTC patients who admitted at Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center from 1383 to 1399 in an observational retrospective cohort study. Sinus of Valsalva (SOV) was measured in parasternal long-axis view. Aortic root dilation was determined by two definitions. When we adjusted SOV diameter for body surface area and sex, the frequency of aortic root dilation was 68%, with a mean SOV diameter of 3.5 ± 0.7 cm and when we used absolute diameter ≥4 cm for dilated SOV, 22% showed aortic root dilation. By multivariate logistic regression analysis, male sex (odds ratio (OR) = 3.47, P = 0.003), age at the time of TFTC (OR = 1.06, P = 0.009), and aortic regurgitation (OR = 3.97, P = 0.003) were associated with increased adds of dilated aortic root. Three patients underwent aortic surgery, including one case of type A aortic dissection.

Conclusion:

Although aortic root dilation was common, aneurysmal dilation and adverse events were not so frequent. Serial evaluation of all segments of the ascending aorta, including the aortic root, is important but not more frequent than previously suggested.
Seasonal Distribution and Trend Analysis of Urban Malaria Prevalence in a Malaria Clinic, South Delhi, India, between 2012 and 2019
Authors: Nitika  , Saroha Poonam , Srivastava Bina , Sharma Amit
Published: October 2022

It is important to study the recent malaria incidence trends in urban areas resulting from rapid urbanization that can lead to changes in environmental conditions for malaria. This retrospective study assessed trends in malaria patients, their distribution according to parasite species, patient demographics, and weather data for the past 8 years at a malaria clinic in the National Institute of Malaria Research, New Delhi, India. We overlaid the effects of environmental factors such as rainfall, relative humidity, and temperature on malaria incidence. The malaria data were digitized for a period spanning 2012 to 2019, during which 36,892 patients with fever attended the clinic. Of these, 865 (2.3%) were diagnosed with malaria microscopically. Plasmodium vivax was predominant (96.2%), and very few patients were of Plasmodium falciparum (3.5%) or mixed infections (0.3%). The patients with malaria were within a 10-km radius of the clinic. Males (70.9%) were more commonly affected than females (29.1%). Of the total malaria patients, a majority (∼78%) belonged to the > 15-year age group. A total of 593 malaria patients (68.6%) received primaquine. These patients were most commonly diagnosed in April through October. Furthermore, there was a lag of 1 month between the rainfall peak and the malaria case peak. The peak in malaria cases corresponded to a mean temperature of 25 to 30°C and a relative humidity of 60% to 80%. This analysis will be useful for policymakers in evaluating current interventions and in accelerating malaria control further in urban areas of India.
The Prospect Science of Meniscus Preservation
Authors: Santoso Asep , Pratama Krisna Yuarno , Rhatomy Sholahuddin , C. Budhiparama Nicolaas
Published: October 2022

The meniscus plays a role in stabilizing (secondary) knee joints by load transmission and reducing the contact stresses on knee joint cartilage. Meniscal tear more commonly involves the young patient and may be associated with ligament injuries. Meniscal injury also can be associated with some congenital anomaly. The meniscus injury treatment is challenging and most commonly treated with excision.Excision of the meniscus is associated with poor clinical outcomes, and high chance of early cartilage degeneration. Current meniscus repair techniques are still associated with common re-admission for surgery and poor clinical outcomes. To improve the patient- reported outcomes, the current basic research project should focus on enhancing meniscus healing and replacing meniscus tears.
desventuras de la Carta Social Europea en Grecia
Authors: Gavalas Nikolaos K.
Published: October 2022

Grecia ha firmado y ratificado la Carta Social Europea y todos sus protocolos -de enmienda y adicional. Sin embargo, la aplicación de los derechos de la Carta ha resultado ser un camino difícil. El Parlamento se vio obligado a aprobar medidas de austeridad, en la época de la llamada ‘Troika’, la administración tripartita de los acreedores de asuntos económicos del país (2010-2019). Estas violaban abiertamente muchos derechos laborales fundamentales consagrados en la Carta. Esto condujo a la emisión de decisiones de fondo de no conformidad por parte del CEDS sobre las reclamaciones colectivas oportunamente presentadas por los sindicatos nacionales representativos contra el Estado griego. Este último no pudo eludir el resultado negativo de los procedimientos, a pesar de afirmar que el Gobierno no había actuado por voluntad propia puesto que se vio obligado a promulgar tales medidas ante la amenaza de los acreedores de que el país entrara en quiebra. En 2016 el país ratificó la versión revisada de la CSE. No obstante lo anterior, como demuestra el caso de la aplicación del artículo 24, relativo al derecho de todos los trabajadores a no ser despedidos sin que existan razones válidas, la práctica jurídica griega, incluso después de que la Troika haya abandonado el país, no pudo absorber la función y el alcance de los valores que subyacen a los derechos sociales, principalmente debido a la falta de preparación de los operadores jurídicos involucrados, pero también a causa del cambio neoliberal recientemente dominante en el país.
relación laboral especial de artistas tras el Real Decreto Ley 5/2022
Authors: Altés Tárrega Juan Antonio , Aradilla Marqués María José , García Testal Elena
Published: October 2022

El Real Decreto-ley 5/2022 introduce modificaciones en el RD 1435/1985, que regula la relación laboral de artistas. Estos cambios afectan tanto al ámbito de aplicación -al incluir al personal técnico y auxiliar, y dar una nueva redacción a los elementos de calificación de la relación-, como a la mejora de las condiciones laborales de las personas que desarrollan su actividad en este sector, afectando al régimen de contratación -introduciendo medidas para reforzar la estabilidad en el empleo- y a las indemnizaciones por extinción del contrato; y, finalmente, adapta la normativa de Seguridad Social de este colectivo a los cambios introducidos.

En el presente trabajo se da cuenta de estas modificaciones, al tiempo que se ponen de relieve ciertas consideraciones críticas sobre las mismas.
Health Beliefs about COVID-19 Vaccination in the Geriatric Population
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Jalisco., Gutierrez Felix Osuna
Published: October 2022

The Health Belief Model seeks an explanation for the lack of public participation in prevention programs; and as we get older, we are more exposed to different diseases, some of which, thanks to the development of vaccination schedules, can be prevented. However, due to the increase and dissemination of false beliefs, many people are against it. In March 2020, the WHO declares an emergency situation due to the number of COVID-19 cases, with high morbimortality rates affecting mainly the elderly, thus arising the need for a vaccine, generating beliefs towards it, either by ignorance, uncertainty and / or influence of third opinions, influencing its application. A total of 128 people were surveyed, of whom 50% were vaccinated and 50% were not; of those not vaccinated, they did not want to be vaccinated (45.7%) because of fear of adverse effects (32.7%), because they did not trust (26.5%), and because of lack of information (38.8%). On the other hand, of those vaccinated, 71.2% felt safer, 19.7% felt the same, and 9.1% felt less safe. The lack of information about vaccines as well as the yellowing of the adverse effects has increased the population that refuses to be vaccinated, increasing morbidity and mortality.
The Impact of Demographic Factors on Student Attendance in Queensland State Secondary Schools
Authors:   Griffith University, O'Connor Mike
Published: October 2022

This article analyses the impact of three demographic factors on student attendance 0ver a three-year population level statistical analysis of student attendance rates in Queensland (Australia) state secondary schools. Whole school attendance rates were mapped against the demographic factors of schoolsâ€™ Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) values, proportion of Indigenous students within the school, and school population size as independent variables to identify which schools recorded the highest student attendance as measured by proportion of students with more than 95 per cent average attendance across the years 2014-2016. The geographic and demographic profile of these schools were then assessed to guide direction for future research. The data from this sample of schools indicates no significant relationship between high levels of student attendance and the three independent variables. Subsequent analysis of school location resulted in identification of a significant number of schools in rural locations attaining excellent attendance rates against both study sample schools and state benchmarks. It is evident that several schools have successfully navigated what might be considered challenging school demography to attain higher than average attendance rates. Despite the age of this data, no significant system-wide attendance improvement is presently evident, and the same conditions of challenge remain for schools. The findings suggest a need for a more forensic approach to analysis of school climate and culture to determine factors contributing to student attendance. The data from this sample of schools indicates no significant relationship between high levels of student attendance and the three independent variables, challenging long held assumptions that low socio-economic status and high proportion of indigeneity are significant causal factors for low rates of school attendance. Subsequent analysis of school location resulted in identification of a significant number of schools in rural locations attaining excellent attendance outcomes against both study sample schools and state benchmarks. It is concluded that rather than relying on traditional stereotypes of school demography influencing perception of student attendance patterns, educators must adopt a more forensic approach to analysis of their school climate and culture to determine contributing factors to student attendance excellence. ICSEA is a scale that applies a numerical value to schools in Australia determined by the level of educational advantage experienced by students in the school. ICSEA considers parental occupations, parental level of education, school geographical location and the proportion of indigenous students in the school. An ICSEA of 1000 is the average benchmark value (ACARA, 2014)
Book Review: Corbett, M. & Gereluk, D. (Eds.). (2020). Rural teacher education: Connecting land and people. Springer.
Authors:   University of Melbourne, Cuervo Hernan
Published: October 2022

A book review of: Corbett, M. & Gereluk, D. (Eds.). (2020). Rural teacher education: Connecting land and people. Springer.
SOCIO-ECOLOGICAL IMPACT OF COAL MINING: A STUDY IN MOLUNGKIMONG VILLAGE, NAGALAND
Authors: Tzudir Repakaba , Srikanth Yamsani
Published: October 2022

Traditionally, tribal people share a symbiotic relationship with nature, i.e., land, water, forest, etc. They maintain a harmonious relationship with nature with a conscious effort of needs-based exploitation of natural resources in a sustainable manner. However, due to the cultural contact with the nontribal population and increased exposure to the market economy, tribal people’s perception of their natural habitat has changed. The influx of ‘modern’ occupations and technologies among the indigenous tribal communities leads to the commercial exploitation of their natural resources. Tribal people have become more flexible in adapting to modern occupations, thus moving away from indigenous knowledge systems. However, it has both positive and negative implications among the indigenous communities. Coal mining is one economic activity in states like Nagaland, introduced in the era of modernisation and globalisation. As a result of emerging livelihood opportunities in the coal mining activity, it has been found that an increasing number of tribal people are entering into the coal mining activity. This paper is based on an empirical study conducted in Molungkimong village under Mokokchung district, Nagaland. The study used essential tools and techniques of data collection through personal interviews, observation and focus group discussions. This paper explains the socio-economic impact of coal mining in terms of employment, land disputes, the role of women, health and ecological consequences in terms of decline in the fertility of agricultural land, water contamination, and loss of aquatic creatures in the local habitat.
CLIMATE CHANGE AND EVERYDAY-LIFE: NEGOTIATION OF WOMEN IN THE SUNDARBANS, INDIA
Authors: Karmakar Subarna
Published: October 2022

Climate change is a social phenomenon. The women and the men, however, do not experience climate change in identical terms. Gender disparity, in terms of vulnerability to changes in climate, persists across societies. Miserably poor economic status compounded by unavoidable dependence on natural resources for livelihood makes women relatively more vulnerable to climate change, everywhere. The women of the Sundarbans (India) are not unaware of their status. However, these women, in course of their continuous negotiation with climate change, have developed viable strategies to survive the disruptive effects of climate change in everyday life. The climate change-driven crises, as encountered and the coping strategies pursued by the women of the Sundarbans (India), have, however, failed to attract adequate attention from social researchers. The present paper, based on empirically derived data, makes a modest attempt to bridge this gap.
BLOOD PRESSURE IN RELATION TO BODY MASS INDEX AMONG THE MONPA: ALTITUDINAL DIFFERENCE
Authors: Adak D.K. , Baruah T. , Bharati P.
Published: October 2022

Background and Objectives: Many studies have well documented that there is a positive association between body mass index and systolic blood pressure as well as body mass index and diastolic blood pressure. The present study examines body mass index and blood pressure in two Arunachal Monpa populations namely the Dirang (low altitude population) and Tawang (high altitude population) Monpa. Material and Methods: Healthy, 303 adult Dirang (Male: 146, Female: 157) and 472 Tawang (Male: 210, Female: 262) Monpa were randomly selected. The body mass index cut-off value for Asian people was considered as recommended by the WHO expert group (WHO 2000). While blood pressure values were classified according to the WHO expert committee (WHO 1996). Results: This study reveals a positive relationship between body mass index and blood pressure. Mean SBP and DBP both were considerably higher among the Dirang than that of the Tawang Monpa. Blood pressure values were correlated more with body mass index among the Tawang Monpa than their counterparts. Conclusion: Present study is indicative of altitudinal stresses on biological traits in highlander Tawang Monpas than that of the Dirang Monpas.
Investigation on torque ripple minimization in switched reluctance motor by using different techniques associated with TSF taking into account of magnetic saturation effects
Authors: Sissinvou Manassé , Youmssi André , Fankem E. D Kenmoe , Golam Guidkaya
Published: October 2022

In this work, three control techniques of minimization of torque ripple in SRM are proposed and compared to the classical control technic names as Hysteresis control proposed in [1]. The principle of these methods is based on the Torque Sharing Function (TSF) fixing the reference torque in each phase. In the literature review, the classical method used in the reduction of torque ripples in SRM is the TSF-Hysteresis Controller (TSF-H). The first proposed method is the TSF-Predictive control (TSF-P), here the objective is to find the voltage to be applied to the machine minimizing the error of the current through a prediction algorithm on the supply current. The second proposed method is the sliding mode control (TSF-SMC-PSO) whose parameters are optimized by the particle swarm algorithm (PSO). Finally, the third proposed method is the sliding mode controller whose parameters are optimized by fuzzy logic controller (TSF-SMFC). The finite element method (FEM) through the magnetic field calculation software FEMM was used to calculate the flux and torque in static system and to take into account magnetic saturation circuit of the SRM. The results obtained show that the TSF-SMC-PSO control methods have better performance compared to the other proposed methods mentioned above.
Software Size Estimation: A survey
Authors: AL-Saleem Aeshaa L . , Hammo Asma’a Y.
Published: October 2022

Software size prediction is a first step to compute information for software project development such as: project cost, effort, schedules, duration and so on. This paper presents the software prediction methods and the efforts of the researchers in this era. Methods such as Source line of Code, Model based estimation, function point and estimation from UML diagrams. For every method, the strength and weakness is presented. Also, it presents the evaluation criteria that is necessary for the researcher to evaluate the accuracy of the methods.This information will help the researcher in the future to choose the most effect method that fit to his/her software project.
KARAKTERISASI STRUKTUR PATAHAN PADA LAPANGAN PANAS BUMI X (SUMATRA) BERDASARKAN PEMETAAN GEOLOGI, PENGINDERAAN JAUH, DAN DATA GAYA BERAT
Authors: Mulyani Sri , Daud Yunus , G. Pasiki Riza , Siagian Haris
Published: October 2022

Struktur patahan mempunyai peran penting dalam suatu sistem panas bumi. Struktur patahan dapat menyediakan zona lemah yang menjadi lokasi terjadinya intrusi yang terkait dengan sumber panas, menyediakan permeabilitas bagi reservoar, dan sebagai jalur aliran fluida menuju ke permukaan yang muncul sebagai manifestasi. Dengan memahami karakterisasi dan persebaran struktur geologi pada lapangan panas bumi, maka model konseptual sistem panas bumi dapat dipahami secara lebih baik, sehingga risiko kegagalan akibat ketidakpastian dalam pengembangan panas bumi di bagian bawah permukaan dapat diminimalisir. Lapangan X berada di Pulau Sumatra, termasuk lapangan panas bumi yang masih terus dikembangkan dan berusaha untuk mendapatkan lokasi sumur optimal untuk diproduksi. Penelitian ini membahas mengenai struktur patahan di lapangan panas bumi X menggunakan analisis data gaya berat, penginderaan jauh dan hasil pemetaan geologi. Secara detil, analisis data gaya berat yang dilakukan meliputi koreksi data pengamatan, pembuatan peta residual dan regional, FHD, SVD, serta pemodelan 3D gaya berat. Data penginderaan jauh yang dianalisis secara rendering berupa data LIDAR, adapun hasil pemetaan geologi yang digunakan dalam pemodelan adalah data lokasi serta hasil pengukuran strike dari struktur patahan. Hasil dari penelitian ini berupa model dan peta persebaran struktur patahan di lapangan panas bumi X yang dapat digunakan sebagai salah satu referensi dalam memahami sistem panas bumi di lapangan tersebut, serta menjadi dasar dalam penentuan lokasi sumur berikutnya.
OS IMPACTOS QUE AS DEFICIÊNCIAS POR MINERAIS TRAZEM À SAÚDE DA POPULAÇÃO MUNDIAL NAS ENTRELINHAS DE UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Barros Garcia Danielle , Maria Ponce Nince Gissele , Souza Tilli Marques Jéssica , De Mattos Marques Mikhael
Published: October 2022

Objetivo: Verificar os impactos que as deficiências por esses minerais trazem à saúde da população mundial e como a correção ideal dessas carências promove saúde e reduz os gastos. Metodologia: Foi feita uma revisão integrativa, usando como critério a busca nas bases de dados científicos Lilacs e Scielo, utilizando-se os descritores Hábitos Alimentares; Micronutrientes, Deficiência e Avaliação Nutricional. Resultados: A partir dos artigos revisados, o estudo mostrou que as carências de micronutrientes apresentam muitos efeitos adversos na saúde humana, além de profundas implicações para o desenvolvimento econômico dos países, particularmente em termos dos custos potencialmente elevados de saúde pública. Considerações finais: observou-se por meio da revisão dos textos, que a suplementação se torna uma possibilidade para prevenir as consequências que as deficiências dos micronutrientes trazem à gestão pública e à saúde da população com sua correta indicação e acompanhamento.
EDUCATION HOW TO SEPARATE HOUSEHOLD WASTE FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BASED ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
Authors: Sartika Erwani Merry , Gany Audyati , Pasaribu Novie Theresia Br
Published: October 2022

Garbage can be said as a leftover or wasted goods can couse big problems in the future if it not being managed properly, Naturally, household waste and other types of waste have different decomposition times, and there is even waste that can be categorized as non-biodegradable by nature. Waste that is managed wisely by using the principles of Reduce, Reuse, Replace and Recycling things that are considered wasted and not useful can still be something meaningful. The rapid rate of garbage accumulation can cause some disease, damaging the environment and nature, and cause unpleasant sights and odors. Education is an action that given to the community so they have the knowledge and care to protect the environment. In educating the community, it is also necessary to be motivated so that the community has enthusiasm and passion. The education that has been given to the community of Sukajadi Subdistrict, Bandung, has caused the participants' knowledge to increase by 24%. The continuation of the education that has been given is education on how to coordinate sorted waste so that it can be a blessing and can be something that can be used in different functions.
SOSIALISASI PENGEMBANGAN USAHA MIKRO KECIL DAN MENENGAH BERBASIS MARKETPLACE DI DESA DIBAL KABUPATEN BOYOLALI
Authors: Yulianto Arif , Huda Aqilla Meydiasya , Aziiz Al Rasyid Muhammad , Rahmadania Jilang
Published: October 2022

Abstract: The lack of knowledge of the MSME community regarding the use of technology in marketing makes the marketing of MSME products less than optimal, especially in the midst of a pandemic condition like today. Therefore, this community service is carried out with the aim of introducing the use of internet technology in marketing MSME products. Community service activities (PKM) aim to provide education about the importance of developing market place-based micro, small and medium enterprises, so that MSME products can be sold to the
maximum during the pandemic. this covid.
 
The activity was carried out in Dusun Wangkis rt 02 rw 07 Dibal, Ngemplak Boyolali. Benefits of the activity: (a) application of digital marketing (shopee), (b)
utilization of household waste in the form of plastic, cardboard, straws, coffee  packs. The positive impact of community service is the introduction of the importance of social media and digital marketing for sales.
 
Keywords: Training, digital marketing, entrepreneurs, household waste, Dibal
Dinogetia - about the first archaeological documentation of the ancient site from Bisericuța
Authors:   The Vasile Pârvan Institute of Archaeology, Bucharest, Alexandrescu Cristina-Georgeta
Published: October 2022

The contribution presents and analyses recently found documentation from the early research of the ancient site identified as Dinogetia, now Bisericuța, Garvăn (com. Jijila, Tulcea county). The author of the documentation is the French architect Ambroise Baudry, a member of the expedition sent in 1865 to study the fortification of Troesmis (Iglița, Turcoaia, Tulcea county), which was part of the Ottoman Empire at that time.
A Roman border in the middle of Dobrudja?
Authors:   The Vasile Pârvan Institute of Archaeology, Bucharest, Panaite Adriana
Published: October 2022

On the shortest distance from the Danube to the Black Sea, Dobrudja is crossed by three linear fortifications: the small earthen wall, the large earthen wall and the stone wall. Discussed as a single complex or as separate structures, the three walls were constantly in the attention of researchers. The dating of the monuments is ranging from prehistory to the eleventh century. In two recently published papers, the subject of the linear fortifications from Central Dobrudja is again discussed. And, if in the first one, leaving open the possibility of dating, the author inclines rather towards the construction of all of them in the post-Roman era, in the second one, arguments are brought for dating two of them during the Roman era. It is not our intention here to revisit the entire dossier related to the walls, but just to make some comments concerning their existence in the Roman era and the relationship between them and the configuration of the Roman landscape, based on the available data.
Architectural fragments from Callatis. New discoveries of Doric architecture
Authors:   The Vasile Pârvan Institute of Archaeology, Bucharest, Cosnean Nistor Letiția
Published: October 2022

Eight Doric architectural fragments have been discovered recently in a rescue excavation campaign in Mangalia, re-used in the structure of an Early Christian cist grave. Their stylistic and morphological characteristics suggest a provenance from the same monument or built environment as the other two known fragments of architrave-friezes, incorporated in the permanent exhibition of the Archaeological Museum of Callatis. The inventory of fastening cuttings and tool traces indicated several hypothesis regarding their assemblage and preliminary observations on the architectural characteristics of the provenance monument. The discovery of this homogenous group of architectural blocks thus confirms and strengthens the perspective of an important Hellenistic Doric monument or architectural ensemble in Callatis, supporting the older hypothesis regarding a dominant presence of the Doric in the left Pontus cities.
Funerary architecture in Alburnus Maior (Roșia Montană): rectangular masonry enclosures
Authors:   The Vasile Pârvan Institute of Archaeology, Bucharest, Apostol Virgil
Published: October 2022

Funerary architecture in Alburnus Maior (Roșia Montană): rectangular masonry enclosures
The possibility and failure of reconstruction: two case studies of Văcărești and Cotroceni
Authors:   The National University of Arts, Bucharest, Mohanu Dan
Published: October 2022

Accepted as part of the methodological structure of restoration, the reconstruction of the work of art, in its widest sense, from architecture to objects of mobile heritage, was legitimised either by the recovery of the memory of the destroyed heritage, or by the need of integrity of the image, with its many connotations. Also, the reconstruction has been assimilated, more or less abusively, with the act of fanciful reconstruction, of creative remaking or anastylosis. Stimulated today by the possibilities of endless, performant reconstitutions, by means of virtual space, reconstruction seems to get further and further away from one of the fundamental principles that governs the existence of heritage: the principle of authenticity understood as indestructible relationship between the image and the historicized matter in which it survived. This article analyses the dramatic destiny of the two monuments which were destroyed during the communist regime, the church of the Cotroceni Palace and the Văcărești monastic ensemble, in relation to the genesis of the concept of conservation-restoration of historical monuments in the Romanian space.
The Roman road Montana – Nicopolis ad Istrum – Marcianopolis – Odessos
Authors:   The Vasile Pârvan Institute of Archaeology, Bucharest, Panaite Adriana
Published: October 2022

The road crossing the northern half of today’s Bulgaria from west to east runs north of the Balkan Mountains and parallel to the limes road. It is only partially represented in the Tabula Peutingeriana and Itinerarium Antonini. The segment represented in the Tabula Peutingeriana is between Melta and Marcianopolis. The only intermediate station between the two is Nicopolis ad Istrum. Th e segment Odessos - Marcianopolis appears only in Itinerarium Antonini, and is considered part of the coast road. The route segments that do not appear on the ancient cartographic sources were reconstructed based on field research that led to the identifi cation of ancient road segments, traces of settlements, stations, as well as on the basis of inscriptions on milestones. These were found in Topolite, Povlijanovo, Devnija, Odessos, and Tlačane. Except for the latter, they fall chronologically in the period between the reign of Gordian III (238-244) and the reign of Tacitus (275-276). Since the pieces are relatively late, the issue of dating the road is still an open question, as well as its role, in the scientific literature several suppositions were advanced over time.
A few indications on the architecture of Sarmizegetusa Regia
Authors:   The Vasile Pârvan Institute of Archaeology, Bucharest, Apostol Virgil
Published: October 2022

The archaeological research undertaken at Sarmizegetusa in time has indicated or discovered a number of plinths, drums and bases of andesite columns. Several reconstruction hypotheses are proposed for the architecture of the Great Andesite Temple, the Small Rectangular Temple and the Large Rectangular Temple, based on the analysis of these architectural elements preserved in situ, in a secondary position or reused in Roman buildings. In the end an important archaeological discovery in the area of Orăștie Mountains is presented, a bronze square with markings (lines and dots) preserved on its arms, which indicate precisely the measurement unit used at the Dacian monuments at Sarmizegetusa Regia.