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Review of the ophthalmic symptoms of preeclampsia
Authors: Nagy Z. Z. 
Published: October 2020

AbstractPreeclampsia is a severe, sometimes life-threatening complication of pathological pregnancies. The incidence of neonatal morbidity and mortality is usually increased. Besides general maternal symptoms like hemolysis, low platelet number, elevated liver enzyme level, proteinuria, cardiovascular problems, neurological and cerebral complications, serious ophthalmic symptoms might occur. These include focal or generalized narrowing of the arterioles, flame-shaped retinal haemorrhages, and cotton-wool spots. Rarely, disc swelling, exudative retinal detachment, cystoid macular edema, bilateral occipital lobe infarction, or cortical blindness might occur. In this article, I review the retinal and macular changes, retinal detachment, and the cause of blindness. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) allows ophthalmologists to diagnose early and late changes in choroid vasculature and circulation, and consequent retinal morphological changes. Spectral-domain OCT and enhanced depth imaging provide important insight and possible prognosis for the course of the disease. After termination of the pathological pregnancy, vision returns to normal in most cases; unfortunately, there are some exceptions.
COMPARISON OF ANTEGRADE AND RETROGRADE CEREBRAL PERFUSION IN THE SURGICAL TREATMENT OF STANFORD TYPE-A AORTIC DISSECTION
Authors: TÜNEL Hüseyin Ali 
Published: October 2020

OBJECTIVES:
Substantial improvement has been observed in the surgical treatment of Type-A aortic dissections in parallel with the developments in cerebral perfusion techniques. Introduction of antegrade (ACP) and retrograde (RCP) cerebral perfusion techniques with deep hypothermic total circulatory arrest (HTCA) significantly decreased neurological complications which are the most important cause of morbidity and early mortality. The incidence of temporary (TND) or permanent neurological dysfunction (PND) is still between 5.5 – 33.3%. The cerebral perfusion method is effective on this ratio, as well as factors such as age, presence of co-morbidities, emergency, diameter of the aortic arch and the ascending aorta segment that is replaced.
METHODS:
In this study we have compared the operative and clinical outcomes of patients with Stanford Type-A dissection whom we operated by using antegrade and retrograde cerebral perfusion. We have also investigated which perfusion method is superior to the other, the determinants of mortality and complication rates according to the groups in order to find the determinants of mortality, and to evaluate the complication rates. The data of 115 patients who were operated for acute, subacute or chronic Stanford Type A dissection and intramural hematoma (IMH) between January 2001 – March 2013 were retrospectively evaluated.
RESULTS:
No significant differences in CPB, XC, TCA, ACP, total amount of post-operative drainage, requirement of blood products, ventilation time, duration of ICU stay, hospital stay, and early mortality rates were found in our evaluation of findings and outcomes of patients in whom we either used the ACP or the RCP technique. In the multivariate analysis determinants of mortality were preoperative presence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, extremity malperfusion, duration of CPB, and postoperative renal complications.
CONCLUSIONS:
The results of our study and results of others in the medical literature regarding techniques for brain protection in open ascending and aortic arch surgery have suggested that the most effective approach to decrease the neurological complications and to obtain better outcomes may be to decrease the duration of perfusion to the possible extent.
Higher order thinking skills-based reading literacy assessment instrument: An Indonesian context
Authors: Damaianti Vismaia Sabariah , Abidin Yunus , Rahma Rosita 
Published: October 2020

Learning theories have seen the development of students’ higher order thinking skills a quintessential educational goal for all students, as the absence of such skills in learning leads to students’ difficulty in answering questions that are analytical, critical, creative, and problem-solving. What is more, the prevailing literacy scoring instruments have yet to take into account the Indonesian cultural context despite the fact that culture is such an important vehicle in strengthening the identity of a nation. In order to address this problem, employing a research-and-development method, a HOTS-based reading literacy scoring device model was proposed in this research. In the development stage, the model was tested to 476 junior high school students in two separate islands in Indonesia: Java and Bali. The results of the qualitative assessment from the experts showed that the product developed in principle had fulfilled the requirements. Meanwhile, the validity and reliability test results demonstrated that the instrument under investigation had met the requirements as a standardized reading literacy assessment product. Implicationally, therefore, the proposed model can be utilized in assessing students’ reading skill in Indonesian contexts.
Mensch-Roboter-Kollaboration – ein Hype und mehr!
Authors: Kurth Johannes 
Published: October 2020

Das Thema Mensch-Roboter-Kollaboration (MRK), die direkte Zusammenarbeit von Mensch und Maschine, hat eine große öffentliche Aufmerksamkeit entfacht. Mit dem Begriff Cobot wurden große Erwartungen und Hoffnungen für die Robotik und die roboterbasierte Automatisierung geweckt. Obwohl es sowohl in der Automobilindustrie sowie bei ihren Zulieferern als auch im Bereich General Industry einige sehr erfolgreiche Applikationen mit MRK gibt, hat sich dieses Konzept noch nicht in allen Produktionsbereichen durchgesetzt. War alles nur ein Hype? Dieser Artikel erläutert an ausgewählten Beispielen die Vorteile von MRK, zeigt auf, welche Herausforderungen bei der Integration von MRK in bestehenden Anlagen bestehen und wie bei Neuanlagen durch MRK-gerechte Linienkonzepte wirtschaftliche Rahmenbedingungen für MRK-Applikationen geschaffen werden können. Es wird deutlich, welches Potenzial in MRK steckt, wenn man es richtig im Unternehmen einführt.
Constructing the Seismograms of Future Earthquakes in Yunnan, China, Using Compressed Sensing
Authors: Zhang Jie , Zhu Huiyu , Yu Siwei , Ma Jianwei 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
The ability to calculate the seismogram of an earthquake at a local or regional scale is critical but challenging for many seismological studies because detailed knowledge about the 3D heterogeneities in the Earth’s subsurface, although essential, is often insufficient. Here, we present an application of compressed sensing technology that can help predict the seismograms of earthquakes at any position using data from past events randomly distributed in the same area in Jinggu County, Yunnan, China. This first data-driven approach for calculating seismograms generates a large dataset in 3D with a volume encompassing an active fault zone. The input number of earthquakes comprises only 1.27% of the total output events. We use the output data to create a database intended to find the best-matching waveform of a new event by applying an earthquake search engine, which instantly reveals the hypocenter and focal-mechanism solution.
The Association Between Air Quality Parameters and COVID-19 in Turkey
Authors: Şahin Mehmet 
Published: October 2020

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an invisible enemy that has made people observe issues such as eating habits, personal hygiene, and environmental factors that may affect their immune systems.
Objectives: Because air pollution can affect the immune system, it is necessary to examine the relationship between air quality parameters and COVID-19.
Methods: his study examines the correlation between air quality and COVID-19 considering 7 air pollutants: PM10, SO2, CO, NO2, NOx, NO, and O3. The confirmed COVID-19 cases were considered from 9 provinces, accounting for 78% of the total cases in Turkey. The required data were collected from the websites of the country’s relevant official institutions. Two statistical tests, the Pearson correlation, and Spearman Rho were conducted to determine any potential linear and monotonic relationships.
Results: Based on both test results, a significant positive correlation was observed between air SO2 content and the number of COVID-19 cases in Turkey.
Conclusion: The outcomes could help identify provincial actions or measures.
Haemophilus paraphrophilus brain abscess in a 9-year-old boy: Case report and literature review
Authors: ZRIKEM Hind , AIT SAID Loubna , ZAHLANE Kawtar 
Published: October 2020

Human diseases due to A. paraphrophilus aren’t usual. The following case report describes the first isolated case of A. paraphrophilus brain abscess in our laboratory. A 9-year-old boy presented to pediatric emergencies for frontal headache, vomiting, blurred vision and left hemiparesis. Radiological diagnosis consists with a frontal abscess. Gram staining of purulent samples showed abundant neutrophils with gram negative bacilli. Culture was made on blood agar, chocolate agar, Chapman’s agar and incubated in 5% CO2 at 37°C for 24 hours. Positive culture was detected only on chocolate agar. It was monomicrobial with small yellowish non-hemolytic colonies. Gram stain of colonies showed pleomorphic gram-negative coccobacilli. The strain required V factor for growth. The isolated strain was sensitive to all antibiotics tested. The interest of this case is that it shows the emergence of A. paraphrophilus as a causative agent of brain abscesses on pediatric population without associated congenital heart disease. It may also help identifying risk factors of these infections and how to prevent them.
Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with HIV Infection among Pregnant Women in Odisha State, India
Authors: Santhakumar Aridoss , Mathiyazhakan Malathi , Jaganathasamy Nagaraj , Ganesh Balsubramanian , Manikandan N , Padmapriya VM , Monika Angel , David Joseph K , Kumar Arvind , Arumugam Elangovan 
Published: October 2020

Background and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to analyze trends in HIV prevalence and risk factors associated with HIV infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Odisha State, India.
Methods: Data were from the HIV Sentinel Surveillance (HSS) among pregnant women, a descriptive cross-sectional study using consecutive sampling method and conducted in India. Data and samples were collected from pregnant women attending select antenatal clinics that act as designated sentinel sites in Odisha State, India, during the three months surveillance period and in three surveillance years: 2013, 2015, and 2017. All eligible pregnant women aged between 15 and 49 years, attending the sentinel sites for the first time during the surveillance period, were included. Information on their socio-demographic characteristics and blood samples were also collected.
Results: In total, 38,384 eligible pregnant women were included in the survey. Of these, 107 women were HIV positive, with an overall prevalence of 0.28%. HIV prevalence indicated a stabilizing trend between 2013 and 2017. However, pregnant women whose spouses were non-agricultural laborers, truck drivers, or migrants were significantly at higher risk of being infected. Likewise, HIV prevalence significantly increased over the years among pregnant women whose spouses were in the service sector (government or private). District-wise fluctuations in HIV prevalence was observed, with the district of Cuttack recording the highest prevalence among the districts.
Conclusion and Global Health Implications: Women who are spouses of non-agricultural laborers, truck drivers or migrants need focused interventions, such as creating awareness on HIV and its prevention. Migration, due to poverty and its impact on sexually transmitted diseases among migrants from low and middle-income countries, have been documented globally. Single male migrant specific interventions are recommended to halt the disease progression among pregnant women and general population in Odisha, India.
Key words: • HIV sentinel surveillance • Pregnant women • HIV prevalence • Socio-demographic factor • Odisha • India

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Association of Depression and Resilience with Fertility Quality of Life among patients presenting to the infertility Centre for treatment in Karachi, Pakistan
Authors: Bhamani Shireen Shehzad , Zahid Nida , Zahid Wajeeha , Farooq Salima , Sachwani Saima , Chapman Marilyn , Asad Nargis 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
Background: In Pakistan there is a dire need to explore the quality of life in infertile males and females and its undesirable psychological outcomes. Thus, the aim of this study was: 1. To compare the QoL of males and females presenting at an infertility centre for treatment, 2. To assess the association of QoL with resilience, depression, and other socio-demographic factors in males and females presenting at an infertility clinic for treatment.

Methods: An Analytical Cross-Sectional study was conducted and the study participants were recruited from the Australian Concept Infertility Medical Centre (ACIMC), Karachi, Pakistan. The non-probability (purposive) sampling strategy was used to recruit the participants. The sample size was 668. Data was analysed using STATA version 12.

Results : After adjusting for the covariates we observed that the males who were less resilient their QoL was 8.47 units significantly lower and those who were depressed their QoL was 17.849 units significantly lower as compared to those who were more resilient and less depressed. Moreover, formal education, low monthly income, and friends were significantly associated with QoL among males . On the other hand, females who were less resilient their QoL was 8.606 units lower and those who were depressed their QoL was 19.387 units significantly lower as compared to those who were more resilient and less depressed. Additionally, formal education and low monthly income had a significant association with QoL among females.

Conclusion: Fertility related QoL of men and women has a significant association with no formal education, number of friends, income, depression and resilience. Therefore, health care professionals in the field of infertility must be adequately trained to respond to the needs of individuals going through these psychological problems.
Chinese Public’s Knowledge, Perceived Severity, and Perceived Controllability of COVID-19 and Their Associations with Emotional and Behavioural Reactions, Social Participation, and Precautionary Behaviour: A National Survey
Authors: Li Jian-Bin , Yang An , Dou Kai , Wang Lin-Xin , Zhang Ming-Chen , Lin Xiao-Qi 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
Background: The outbreak of the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) has caused enormous stress among the public in China. Intellectual input from various aspects is needed to fight against COVID-19, including understanding of the public’s emotion and behaviour and their antecedents from the psychological perspectives. Drawing upon the cognitive appraisal theory, this study examined three cognitive appraisals (i.e., perceived severity, perceived controllability, and knowledge of COVID-19) and their associations with a wide range of emotional and behavioural outcomes among the Chinese public. Methods: Participants were 4607 citizens (age range: 17–90 years, Mage=23.71 years) from 31 provinces in China and they took part in a cross-sectional survey online. Results: The results showed that the public’s emotional and behavioural reactions were slightly affected by the outbreak of COVID-19. Moreover, the public had limited participation in the events regarding COVID-19 but actively engaged in precautionary behaviour. In addition, results of structural equation model with latent variables revealed that the three appraisals were differentially related to the outcome variables (i.e., negative emotion, positive emotion, sleep problems, aggression, substance use, mobile phone use, social participation, and precautionary behaviour). Conclusions: The findings highlight the utility of cognitive appraisal, as a core process of coping stress, in explaining the public’s emotion and behaviour in the encounter of public health concern. Practically, the findings facilitate the government and practitioners to design and deliver targeted intervention programs to the public.
Recommendations to improve insurance coverage for physiotherapy services in Iran: A multi-criteria decision making approach
Authors: Shahabi Saeed , Heydari Seyed Taghi , Lankarani Kamran Bagheri , Zarei Leila 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
Background: High toll of traffic-related injuries, climate change, natural disasters, population aging, as well as chronic diseases have all made considerable demands on receiving physiotherapy services in Iran. Nevertheless, there is an assortment of complications facing utilization of such services, particularly poor insurance coverage. Therefore, the present study investigated and prioritized potential policy recommendations to improve insurance coverage for physiotherapy services in Iran.Methods: This project was carried out in Iran, using a mix-methods (viz. qualitative-quantitative) approach. Within the first phase, a qualitative study was completed to find policy recommendations. Such recommendations were then prioritized through the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), in the second phase, based on effectiveness, acceptability, cost, fairness, feasibility, and time. Results: Within the first phase, a total number of 30 semi-structured interviews with health policy-makers, health insurers, faculty members, rehabilitation experts, and physiotherapists were completed. Several policy recommendations were also proposed by the study participants. Following the second phase, prioritized recommendations were provided to promote stewardship (e.g. informing policy-makers about physiotherapy services), collection of funds (e.g. placing value-added taxes on luxury goods and services), pooling of funds (e.g. moving allocated resources towards insurance [viz. third-party] mechanism), purchasing (e.g. using strategic purchasing), and benefit package (e.g. considering preventive interventions) as the main components of insurance coverage. Conclusion: The study findings provided a favorable ground to improve insurance coverage for physiotherapy services in Iran. As well, decision- and policy-makers can place these recommendations on the agenda in the health sector to protect population health status, especially that of groups with disabilities.
Marker-trait association analysis for drought tolerance in smooth bromegrass
Authors: Saeidnia Fatemeh , Majidi Mohammad Mahdi , Mirlohi Aghafakhr 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
Background: Little information is available on the application of marker-trait association (MTA) analysis for traits related to drought tolerance in smooth bromegrass. The objectives of this study were to identify marker loci associated with important agronomic traits and drought tolerance indices as well as fining stable associations in a diverse panel of polycross derived genotypes of smooth bromegrass. Phenotypic evaluations were performed at two water environments (normal and drought stress) during two years; and association analysis was done with 626 SRAP markers. Results: The results of population structure analysis identified three main subpopulations possessing significant genetic differences. Under normal irrigation, 68 and 57 marker-trait associations were identified using general linear model (GLM) and mixed linear mode1 (MLM), respectively. While under deficit irrigation, 61 and 54 markers were associated with the genes controlling the studied traits, based on these two models, respectively. Some of the markers were associated with more than one trait. It was revealed that markers Me1/Em5-11, Me1/Em3-15, and Me5/Em4-7 were consistently linked with drought-tolerance indices. Conclusion: Following marker validation, the MTAs reported in this panel could be useful tools to initiate marker-assisted selection (MAS) and targeted trait introgression of smooth bromegrass under normal and deficit irrigation regimes, and possibly fine mapping and cloning of the underlying genes and QTLs.
Estimation of the Reproduction Number of Influenza A(H1N1)pdm2009 in South Korea Using Heterogeneous Models
Authors: Lee Yunjeong , Lee Dong Han , Kwon Hee-Dae , Kim Changsoo , lee jeehyun 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
Background: The reproduction number is one of the most crucial parameters in determining disease dynamics, providing a summary measure of the transmission potential. However, estimating this value is particularly challenging owing to the characteristics of epidemic data, including non-reproducibility and incompleteness.Methods: In this study, we propose mathematical models with different population structures; each of these models can produce data on the number of cases of the influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 epidemic in South Korea. These structured models incorporating the heterogeneity of age and region are used to estimate the reproduction numbers at various terminal times. Subsequently, the age- and region-specific reproduction numbers are also computed to analyze the differences illustrated in the incidence data. Results: The basic SIR fails to provide a reasonable estimation of the reproduction numbers. The estimated values demonstrate a large variation and remains outside of the feasible range for the influenza, regardless of the time period for data. Real-time estimation using age- and region-structured models demonstrated that the effective reproduction number rose sharply during mid-October when the number of patients increased dramatically. The reproduction number fell below unity at the end of October and stayed lower than unity indicating that the epidemic starts decreasing, which is consistent with the incidence data. Conclusions: Numerical results reveal that the introduction of heterogeneity into the population to represent the general characteristics of dynamics is essential for the robust estimation of parameters.
Tensile Mechanical Properties of Fly Ash Concrete at Early Age for Thermal Stress Analysis
Authors: Mimura Yoichi , Vimonsatit Vanissorn , Horiguchi Itaru , Yoshitake Isamu 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
The present study investigates tensile properties of concrete with and without fly ash at early age, such as tensile Young’s modulus, strength and creep. Some Young’s modulus of fly ash concrete for thermal crack analysis was compared with the tensile Young’s modulus, secant modulus, initial tangent modulus and linear modulus obtained from the direct tension test and compression test. The tensile creep test was also performed to obtain the specific creep behavior considering decrease in elastic strain due to stiffness development at early age during creep test. The results show that the Young's modulus for crack evaluation can be obtained from the compression test based on the stress range less than the splitting tensile strength, while the compressive secant modulus was smaller than the tensile Young's modulus. The decrease of the elastic strain at early age contributes more to the evaluation of the tensile creep than the use of the fly ash mixing.