bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A multidimensional quality model: an opportunity for patients, their kin, healthcare providers and professionals in the new COVID-19 period
Authors: Lachman Peter , Batalden Paul , Vanhaecht Kris 
Published: September 2020

Background: It is twenty years since the Institute of Medicine (IOM) defined quality in healthcare, as comprising six domains: person-centredness, timeliness, efficiency, effectiveness, safety and equity. Since then, a new quality movement has emerged, with the development of numerous interventions aimed at improving quality, with a focus on accessibility, safety and effectiveness of care. Further gains in equity and timeliness have proven even more challenging. The challenge: With the emergence of “service-oriented” systems, complexity science, the challenges of climate change, the growth of social media and the internet and the new reality of COVID-19, the original domains proposed by the IOM invite reflection on their relevance and possibility for improvement. The possible solution: In this paper we propose a revised model of quality that is built on never-ending learning and includes new domains, such as Ecology and Transparency, which reflect the changing worldview of healthcare. We also introduce the concept of person- or “kin-centred care” to emphasise the shared humanity of people involved in the interdependent work. This is a more expansive view of what “person-centredness” began. The delivery of health and healthcare requires people working in differing roles, with explicit attention to the lived realities of the people in the roles of professional and patient. The new model will provide a construct that may make the attainment of equity in healthcare more possible with a focus on kindness for all.
Mapping virtual platforms to estimate the population size of men who have sex with men (MSM) who use internet to find sexual partners: implications to enhance HIV prevention among MSM in Kenya
Authors: Emmanuel Faran , Kioko Japheth , Musyoki Helgar , Kaosa Shem , Ongaro Martin Kyana , Kuria Samuel , Olango Kennedy , Musimbi Janet , Walimbwa Jeffrey , Blanchard James , Isac Shajy , Bhattacharjee Parinita 
Published: September 2020

Introduction: Men who have sex with men (MSM) in Kenya face a disproportionate HIV disease burden. Over the last few years, the use of virtual platforms and internet sites to seek male sexual partners has increased manyfold in Kenya. New approaches are required to map, estimate and profile MSM who operate through virtual platforms to design interventions for them. Methods: This study was conducted in three counties in Kenya: Kiambu, Kisumu and Mombasa with MSM who use virtual platforms such as geosocial networking (GSN) and social networking applications to find and connect with male sex partners. The platforms were profiled through a multi-stage approach and the number of MSM associated with these platforms were estimated. In the final stage, 435 respondents randomly selected from the virtual platforms were interviewed in a secure location after informed consent. Data analysis focused on calculating an estimate of MSM for each virtual platform in each site, adjusting for duplicate profiles and multiple registrations. Results: We identified 24 GSN apps, 18 Facebook accounts/pages and 18 WhatsApp groups across the three counties, with Facebook being the preferred platform. Kiambu had the highest number of estimated MSM at 3,635 (95%CI = 3,335 to 3,990) followed by Kisumu at 1,567 (95%CI = 1,480 to 1,665) and Mombasa at 1,469 (95%CI = 1,335 to 1,604) who used virtual platforms to find other male sexual partners. On average, each MSM had 3.7 profiles on multiple platforms, with an average of 2.1 profiles used in the past month. Conclusions: The use of conventional population size estimation approaches that focus on physical sites alone may underestimate the total number of MSM in a geography. Virtual mapping should be used in conjunction with conventional hot spot based size estimation methodologies to estimate numbers of MSM to set programmatic targets.
Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for the treatment of bladder storage symptoms in people with multiple sclerosis: Protocol of a single-arm feasibility study
Authors: Al Dandan Hawra B. , Galvin Rose , Robinson Katie , McClurg Dorren , Coote Susan 
Published: September 2020

Background: Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) is common among people with multiple sclerosis (MS) with a pooled prevalence of 68.41% using self-report measures and 63.95% using urodynamic studies. Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) is a non-invasive option to manage bladder storage symptoms; however, the potential efficacy of TTNS among people with MS is based on a small number of studies with the absence of high-quality evidence relating to efficacy, and lack of clarity of the optimal electrical stimulation parameters and frequency, duration and number of treatment sessions. This study aims to assess whether TTNS is feasible and acceptable as a treatment for bladder storage symptoms in people with MS. Methods: We will use a single-arm experimental study to explore the feasibility and acceptability of TTNS in the treatment of bladder storage symptoms in MS. The CONSORT extension for pilot and feasibility studies will be followed to standardise the conduct and reporting of the study. The recruitment plan is twofold: 1) Open recruitment for people with MS through MS Ireland’s communication channels; 2) recruitment from a convenience sample of people with MS who have previously participated in a qualitative interview study of urinary symptoms. We will assess recruitment/retention rates, the urinary symptoms changes and the effect on quality of life pre and post intervention using ICIQ-OAB, 3-day bladder diary, King’s Health Questionnaire and collect self-reported data on adherence and adverse events. Acceptability of using TTNS will be evaluated at the end of intervention. This study has been reviewed and approved by the Education and Health Science’s Faculty Research Ethics Committee, University of Limerick [2020_06_07_EHS]. Conclusion: It is anticipated that assessing the feasibility and acceptability of TTNS for storage bladder symptoms in MS will inform the development of a definitive randomised trial. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04528784 27/08/2020
Case Report: Obsessive compulsive disorder in posterior cerebellar infarction - illustrating clinical and functional connectivity modulation using MRI-informed transcranial magnetic stimulation
Authors: Mehta Urvakhsh Meherwan , Shadakshari Darshan , Vani Pulaparambil , Naik Shalini S , Kiran Raj V , Vangimalla Reddy Rani , Reddy YC Janardhan , Sreevalsan-Nair Jaya , Bharath Rose Dawn 
Published: September 2020

Objectives: We describe atypical and resistant neuropsychiatric clinical manifestations in a young male with posterior cerebellar gliosis. We also attempt to test the mediating role of the cerebellum in the clinical presentation by manipulating the frontal-cerebellar network using MRI-informed transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Methods: A case report of a young adult male describing obsessive-compulsive symptoms, probably secondary to an infarct in the cerebellar right crus II, combined with an examination of behavioral and functional connectivity changes following TMS treatment. Results: Obsessions, compulsions, and pathological slowing were observed in the background of a posterior cerebellar infarct, along with impairments in vigilance, working memory, verbal fluency, visuospatial ability, and executive functions, in the absence of any motor coordination difficulties. These symptoms did not respond to escitalopram. MRI-informed intermittent theta-burst stimulation delivered to the pre-supplementary motor area identified based on its connectivity with the cerebellar lesion in the crus II resulted in partial improvement of symptoms with enhanced within and between-network modularity of the cerebellar network connectivity. Conclusion: We illustrate a case of OCD possibly secondary to a posterior cerebellar infarct, supporting the role of the cerebellum in the pathophysiology of OCD. Functional connectivity informed non-invasive neuromodulation demonstrated partial treatment response. A seriation technique showed extended connectivity of the cerebellar lesion regions following the neuromodulatory treatment.
Designing a multi-layered surveillance approach to detecting SARS-CoV-2: A modelling study
Authors: Liu Yang , Gong Wenfeng , Clifford Samuel , Sundaram Maria E. ,   CMMID COVID-19 Working Group, Jit Mark , Flasche Stefan , Klepac Petra 
Published: September 2020

Background: Countries achieving control of COVID-19 after an initial outbreak will continue to face the risk of SARS-CoV-2 resurgence. This study explores surveillance strategies for COVID-19 containment based on polymerase chain reaction tests. Methods: Using a dynamic SEIR-type model to simulate the initial dynamics of a COVID-19 introduction, we investigate COVID-19 surveillance strategies among healthcare workers, hospital patients, and community members. We estimate surveillance sensitivity as the probability of COVID-19 detection using a hypergeometric sampling process. We identify test allocation strategies that maximise the probability of COVID-19 detection across different testing capacities. We use Beijing, China as a case study. Results: Surveillance subgroups are more sensitive in detecting COVID-19 transmission when they are defined by more COVID-19-specific symptoms. In this study, fever clinics have the highest surveillance sensitivity, followed by respiratory departments. With a daily testing rate of 0.07/1000 residents, via exclusively testing at fever clinic and respiratory departments, there would have been 598 [95% eCI: 35, 2154] and 1373 [95% eCI: 47, 5230] cases in the population by the time of first case detection, respectively. Outbreak detection can occur earlier by including non-syndromic subgroups, such as younger adults in the community, as more testing capacity becomes available. Conclusions: A multi-layer approach that considers both the surveillance sensitivity and administrative constraints can help identify the optimal allocation of testing resources and thus inform COVID-19 surveillance strategies.
Sámi Manifest 15
Authors: Pawełko Mariola 
Published: September 2020

The Sámi Manifest 15. Performance and the Collective Memory – on the Native Sámi Culture from the Perspective of Contemporary Nordic Artists and Activists
The article analyses the case of the Sámi Manifest 15 performance in Jåhkåmåhkke, Sweden, 2015. The main arguments in the performative action are related to cultural collective memory and cultural identity. In the field of performance, the native Sámi deal with postcolonial trauma, which affects them as descendants of a group that for centuries had been persecuted by the state. The Sámi Manifest 15 is also an appeal to return to a life style respecting the nature and the wisdom of the indigenous communities of the world.
Associations Among Diurnal Salivary Cortisol Patterns, Medication Use, and Behavioral Phenotype Features in a Community Sample of Rett Syndrome
Authors: Byiers Breanne J. , Payen Ameante , Feyma Timothy , Panoskaltsis-Mortari Angela , Ehrhardt Michael J. , Symons Frank J. 
Published: September 2020

Abstract
Rett syndrome (RTT) is a severe neurodevelopmental disorder resulting from mutations of the MECP2 gene. Hyperactivity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and abnormal stress responses have been observed in animal models of RTT, but little is known about HPA axis function among individuals with RTT. Diurnal salivary cortisol patterns from 30 females with RTT were examined in relation to mutation type, medication use, and features of the RTT behavioral phenotype. Cortisol patterns were significantly related to mutation severity, anticonvulsant medication status, and bruxism (tooth grinding). This study provides preliminary support for the hypothesis that RTT may be at risk for outcomes associated with aberrant HPA axis function, and that this risk may be mediated by mutation type.
Multichannel mode-selective silicon photonic add/drop multiplexer with phase change material
Authors: Wei Yihui , Zhang Ming , Dai Daoxin 
Published: September 2020

A multichannel mode-selective silicon photonic add/drop multiplexer is proposed by introducing asymmetric directional couplers (ADCs) assisted with phase change material (PCM) strips. Each ADC consists of a multimode bus waveguide and a single-mode access waveguide with a thin PCM strip on the top. For the present mode-selective add/drop multiplexer, the PCM of

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Toma de decisiones en el sector turismo mediante el uso de Sistemas de Información Geográfica e inteligencia de negocios
Authors: Barrera-Narváez Carlos Fernando , González-Sanabria Juan Sebastián , Cáceres-Castellanos Gustavo 
Published: September 2020

Actualmente, la inteligencia de negocios está presente en cualquier proceso de análisis de datos, principalmente, en casos en los que se evalúa la viabilidad de mercados, la inclusión de nuevos productos o la actividad que permite conocer los hábitos de consumo de las personas, lo cual muestra ventajas evidentes. El sector turístico tiene como fin proyectar y potencializar a las regiones, según las necesidades o intereses de las personas, por lo que los modelos de inteligencia de negocios son de fundamental utilidad para cumplir con dicho objetivo. Adicionalmente, al integrar a la inteligencia de negocios, aspectos relacionados con el espacio para determinar la cercanía o el desplazamiento de las personas entre regiones, mediante el uso de Sistemas de Información Geográfica (SIG), se puede obtener una representación visual del estado del turismo en una región de interés e incluso evaluar la integración de regiones cercanas y ofrecer planes en conjunto para tener beneficios y progreso conjunto. Este artículo presenta una revisión sistemática de literatura sobre el uso de sistemas de información geográfica y de inteligencia de negocios para la toma de decisiones apoyadas en el sector turismo; para lo cual se analizaron artículos publicados durante 2015-2019 en las bases de datos Scopus e IEEE. Se obtuvo como resultado que durante dicho periodo la tendencia en investigaciones relacionadas con la temática de uso de los GIS en turismo ha sido creciente. Se concluye que gracias a los avances tecnológicos con el uso de las WebGIS y Open Source GIS, los gerentes de empresas turísticas han podido construir sistemas de Información de Recursos Turísticos.
Akteure und ihre Rolle für die Energiewende im Quartier
Authors: Dunkelberg Elisa , Knoefel Jan , Weiß Julika 
Published: September 2020

Quartierskonzepte bieten für den Klimaschutz vielerlei Chancen. Die Entwicklung und Umsetzung von klimaneutralen Quartieren bedarf allerdings der Kooperation unterschiedlichster Akteure, was zugleich eines der größten Hemmnisse bei der Umsetzung ist. Wer kann und sollte welche Aufgaben übernehmen?
Kooperation zwischen Umwelt- und Entwicklungsverbänden
Authors: Abshagen Marie-Luise 
Published: September 2020

Eine Zusammenarbeit zwischen Umwelt- und Entwicklungsverbänden besteht in Deutschland spätestens seit der 1992er-Konferenz der Vereinten Nationen über Umwelt und Entwicklung. Maßgeblich wird diese im Netzwerk Forum Umwelt & Entwicklung koordiniert. Welche Erfolgsbedingungen gibt es für diese Zusammenarbeit?
Adaptive optics benefit for quantum key distribution uplink from ground to a satellite
Authors: Pugh Christopher J. , Lavigne Jean-Francois , Bourgoin Jean-Philippe , Higgins Brendon L. , Jennewein Thomas 
Published: September 2020

AbstractFor quantum communications, the use of Earth-orbiting satellites to extend distances has gained significant attention in recent years, exemplified in particular by the launch of the Micius satellite in 2016. The performance of applied protocols such as quantum key distribution (QKD) depends significantly on the transmission efficiency through the turbulent atmosphere, which is especially challenging for ground-to-satellite uplink scenarios. Adaptive optics (AO) techniques have been used in astronomical, communication, and other applications to reduce the detrimental effects of turbulence for many years, but their applicability to quantum protocols, and their requirements specifically in the uplink scenario, is not well established. Here, we model the effect of the atmosphere on link efficiency between an Earth station and a satellite using an optical uplink and how AO can help recover from loss due to turbulence. Examining both low Earth orbit and geostationary uplink scenarios, we find that a modest link transmissivity improvement of about 3 dB can be obtained in the case of a coaligned downward beacon, while the link can be dramatically improved, up to 7 dB, using an offset beacon, such as a laser guide star. AO coupled with a laser guide star would thus deliver a significant increase in the secret key generation rate of the QKD ground-to-space uplink system, especially as reductions of channel loss have a favourably nonlinear key-rate response within this high-loss regime.
Games with Unawareness
Authors: Feinberg Yossi 
Published: September 2020

Abstract
We provide a tool to model and solve strategic situations where players’ perceptions are limited, as well as situations where players realize that other players’ perceptions may be limited and so on. We define normal, repeated, incomplete information, and extensive form games with unawareness using a unified methodology. A game with unawareness is defined as a collection of standard games (of the corresponding form). The collection specifies how each player views the game, how she views the other players’ perceptions of the game and so on. The modeler’s description of perceptions, the players’ description of other players’ perceptions, etc. are shown to have consistent representations. We extend solution concepts such as rationalizability and Nash equilibrium to these games and study their properties. It is shown that while unawareness in normal form games can be mapped to incomplete information games, the extended Nash equilibrium solution is not mapped to a known solution concept in the equivalent incomplete information games, implying that games with unawareness generate novel types of behavior.
Principle and application of atomic force microscopy (AFM) for nanoscale investigation of metal corrosion
Authors: Shinato Kebede W. , Huang Feifei , Jin Ying 
Published: September 2020

Abstract
In this paper, the principle and application of atomic force microscopy (AFM) are reviewed and discussed in detail. Several scientific papers are used to find out data about AFM. The obtained scientific results are summarized to get a better understanding of the method and its application. The application of AFM for corrosion study is discussed in detail, and the possible conclusion is made based on the results of several articles. It is summarized that AFM is an important method to determine the surface phenomena of metal corrosion.
Nonlinear solution of the reaction–diffusion equation using a two-step third–fourth-derivative block method
Authors: Adeyeye Oluwaseun , Aldalbahi Ali , Raza Jawad , Omar Zurni , Rahaman Mostafizur , Rahimi-Gorji Mohammad , Hoang Nguyen Minh 
Published: September 2020

Abstract
The processes of diffusion and reaction play essential roles in numerous system dynamics. Consequently, the solutions of reaction–diffusion equations have gained much attention because of not only their occurrence in many fields of science but also the existence of important properties and information in the solutions. However, despite the wide range of numerical methods explored for approximating solutions, the adoption of block methods is yet to be investigated. Hence, this article introduces a new two-step third–fourth-derivative block method as a numerical approach to solve the reaction–diffusion equation. In order to ensure improved accuracy, the method introduces the concept of nonlinearity in the solution of the linear model through the presence of higher derivatives. The method obtained accurate solutions for the model at varying values of the dimensionless diffusion parameter and saturation parameter. Furthermore, the solutions are also in good agreement with previous solutions by existing authors.
Suppression of nonlinear noise in a high-speed optical channel with variable dispersion compensation
Authors: Shapiro Elena G. , Shapiro David A. 
Published: September 2020

Abstract
The numerical modeling of short optical pulses propagation in the communication link is carried out. The combination of high chirp and variable dispersion compensation is proposed to suppress the nonlinear noise. The variable dispersion decreases the bit error rate by 10 times. Calculations for 25 ps pulses propagating by 1000 km with 8-level amplitude-phase modulation and two polarization states confirm that the chirp and compensation decrease the nonlinearity effects and improve the quality of detection radically. The results can be useful when choosing a high-speed communication line design.
Liquid crystallinity and thermal properties of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane/side-chain azobenzene hybrid copolymer
Authors: Wang Xiaotao , Chen Zhuofan , Huang Yiwan , Ye Xiaotie , Wang Jiacheng , Yang Yuye , Li Xuefeng , Liu Zuifang 
Published: September 2020

Abstract
Acrylic acid-modified polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (AC-POSS) was synthesized by the reaction between the amine groups in polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) and acrylic acid, which could dissolve in water and can be easily purified. Free-radical copolymerization was applied to synthesize azobenzene liquid crystalline polymer silsesquioxane (LCP-POSS) with different proportions of AC-POSS and liquid crystalline monomers. The trans-isomers of azobenzene moieties in LCP-POSS were gradually transformed to cis-isomers with increasing ultraviolet irradiation time. The photoisomerization reaction of liquid crystalline polymer (LCP) and LCP-POSS showed the first-order dynamic reaction. Compared with the LCP, the photoisomerization rate constant of LCP-POSS was decreased due to the space steric hindrance of the POSS as a rigid segment. The phase transition temperature of liquid crystalline in LCP-POSS increased with increasing POSS content, and the liquid crystalline texture in LCP-POSS became smaller under the polarized light. With further increasing the POSS content (>50 wt%) in LCP-POSS, the ordered structure of the liquid crystalline phase was gradually affected, resulting in one-way liquid crystal (LC) phase behavior. The synthesized LCP-POSS has LC properties, light-responsive properties, and thermal stability. When the POSS is introduced into the LC material, the phase state of the LC material will become more abundant and the LC phase will become more stable. The significance of this study is to develop and extend its applications as stimuli-responsive materials and devices.