bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Virus Inactivation in Water Using Laser-Induced Graphene Filters
Authors: Barbhuiya Najmul Haque , Singh Swatantra P. , Makovitzki Arik , Narkhede Pradnya , Oren Ziv , Adar Yaakov , Lupu Edith , Cherry Lilach , Monash Arik , Arnusch Christopher J. 
Published: June 2021

Interest in the pathogenesis, detection, and prevention of viral infections has increased broadly in many fields of research over the past year. The development of water treatment technology to combat viral infection by inactivation or disinfection might play a key role in infection prevention in places where drinking water sources are biologically contaminated. Laser-induced graphene (LIG) has antimicrobial and antifouling surface effects mainly because of its electrochemical properties and texture, and LIG-based water filters have been used for the inactivation of bacteria. However, the antiviral activity of LIG-based filters has not yet been explored. Here we show that LIG filters also have antiviral effects by applying electrical potential during filtration of the model prototypic poxvirus Vaccinia lister. This antiviral activity of the LIG filters was compared with its antibacterial activity, which showed that higher voltages were required for the inactivation of viruses compared to that of bacteria. The generation of reactive oxygen species, along with surface electrical effects, played a role in the mechanism of virus inactivation. This new property of LIG highlights its potential for use in water and wastewater treatment for the electrochemical disinfection of various pathogenic microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses.
Los embajadores del Consell de Cent en la corte de España. Aproximación a la actividad diplomática de la ciudad de Barcelona en la época moderna
Authors: Ledroit Mathias 
Published: June 2021

Las legaciones de la ciudad de Barcelona a la Corte de España en Madrid son un mecanismo institucional conocido para los historiadores de la época moderna que, sin embargo, no se ha beneficiado de ningún estudio. En el presente artículo, se tratará de exponer los primeros resultados de una investigación sobre la práctica diplomática de la ciudad de Barcelona entre finales del siglo XV y finales del XVII. Proponemos una primera definición y descripción del mecanismo y exponemos algunas reflexiones sobre la documentación de los embajadores.
Flattening the Facebook Curve: Exploring Intersections of Critical Mathematics Education With the Real, the Surreal, and the Virtual During a Global Pandemic
Authors: Andersson Annica , Nolan Kathleen 
Published: June 2021

In March 2020, near the onset of the COVID-19 related lockdowns, quarantine, and isolation measures being taken worldwide, we noticed an increasing number of graphs, diagrams, images, and mathematical models relating to the pandemic posted on our Facebook walls. For the purposes of this paper, we selected a number of these Facebook posts to discuss and analyze, through the lens of questions based in critical mathematics education research. Our analyses draw attention to public discourse(s) around mathematics, as well as how numbers, graphs, diagrams, and images are used on Facebook. In our analyses, we first identify the mathematics topic/concept being depicted through the image and, second, how that Facebook post might serve as an artefact of critical mathematics education. In doing so, we challenge the usual separation of mathematics classrooms from the real world and highlight how, in this time of pandemic, life is less real than it is surreal; it is less real than it is virtual.
Keywords: mathematical modelling; real-world problems; images, critical mathematics education; mathematics and social media; virtual reality; Facebook; mathematics in society; mathematics teaching; mathematics teacher education
Constraining the Neutron Star Mass–Radius Relation and Dense Matter Equation of State with NICER. III. Model Description and Verification of Parameter Estimation Codes
Authors: Bogdanov Slavko , Dittmann Alexander J. , Ho Wynn C. G. , Lamb Frederick K. , Mahmoodifar Simin , Miller M. Coleman , Morsink Sharon M. , Riley Thomas E. , Strohmayer Tod E. , Watts Anna L. , Choudhury Devarshi , Guillot Sebastien , Harding Alice K. , Ray Paul S. , Wadiasingh Zorawar , Wolff Michael T. , Markwardt Craig B. , Arzoumanian Zaven , Gendreau Keith C. 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
We describe the X-ray pulse profile models we use and how we use them to analyze Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) observations of rotation-powered millisecond pulsars to obtain information about the mass–radius relation of neutron stars and the equation of state of the dense matter in their cores. Here we detail our modeling of the observed profile of PSR J0030+0451 that we analyzed in Miller et al. and Riley et al. and describe a cross-verification of computations of the pulse profiles of a star with R/M 3, in case stars this compact need to be considered in future analyses. We also present our early cross-verification efforts of the parameter estimation procedures used by Miller et al. and Riley et al. by analyzing two distinct synthetic data sets. Both codes yielded credible regions in the mass–radius plane that are statistically consistent with one another, and both gave posterior distributions for model parameter values consistent with the values that were used to generate the data. We also summarize the additional tests of the parameter estimation procedure of Miller et al. that used synthetic pulse profiles and the NICER pulse profile of PSR J0030+0451. We then illustrate how the precision of mass and radius estimates depends on the pulsar’s spin rate and the size of its hot spot by analyzing four different synthetic pulse profiles. Finally, we assess possible sources of systematic error in the estimates made using this technique, some of which may warrant further investigation.
The respiratory rehabilitation Maugeri network service reconfiguration after 1 year of COVID-19
Authors: Vitacca Michele , Ceriana Piero , Balbi Bruno , Bruschi Claudio , Aliani Maria , Maniscalco Mauro , Fanfulla Francesco , Diasparra Aldo , Rizzello Luigino , Sereni Daniela , Spanevello Antonio 
Published: June 2021

As part of the Italian Health Service the respiratory ICS Maugeri network were reconfigured and several in-hospital programs were suspended to be substituted by workforce and facilities reorganization for acute and post-acute COVID-19 care need. The present review shows the time course variation of respiratory ICS network in terms of admissions diagnosis and outcomes. A comparative review of the admissions and outcome measures data (anthropometric, admission diagnosis, provenience, comorbidities, disability, symptoms, effort tolerance, disease impact, length of stay and discharge destinations) over 1 year period (March 2020-March 2021) was undertaken and compared to retrospective data from a corresponding 1 year (March 2019-March 2020) period to determine the impact of the network relocation on the delivery of pulmonary specialist rehabilitation to patients with complex needs during the pandemic episode. One of the changes implemented at the respiratory Maugeri network was the relocation of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation units from its 351 beds base to a repurposed 247 beds and a reduction in total number of admitted patients (n=3912 in pre-COVID time; n=2089 in post COVID time). All respiratory diagnosis, except COVID sequelae, decreased (chronic respiratory failure-CRF, COPD, obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome-OSAS, interstitial lung disease-ILD, tracheostomized patients and other mixed diseases decreased of 734, 705, 157, 87, 79 and 326 units respectively). During the pandemic time, 265 post COVID sequelae with CRF were admitted for rehabilitation (12.62%), % of patients coming from acute hospital increased, LOS and NIV use remained stable while CPAP indication decreased. Disease impact, dyspnea and effort tolerance as their improvements after rehabilitation, were similar in the two periods. Only baseline disability, expressed by Barthel index, seems higher in the 2° observation time as its improvement. Hospital deaths and transfers to acute hospitals were higher during pandemic crisis while home destination decreased. This review demonstrated impact of coronavirus pandemic situation, specifically the relocation of the respiratory inpatient rehabilitation wards in a huge Italian network.
Experiences of Being Evangelized by the School's Evangelizing Mission: The Case of Employees in a Philippine Catholic University
Authors: Pedrosa Genie U. , Madrigal Dennis V. 
Published: June 2021

One unique function of a Catholic school is developing a campus-based Christian community and nurturing the Christian life of the members of the academe. The Church stresses its importance in the task of evangelization. Hence, this phenomenological study intended to explore the lived experiences of the permanent employees on the evangelizing mission of a Catholic university. Through a purposive sampling method, the data were gathered from five participants through a semi-structured in-depth interview. The data were analyzed using recursive textual analysis adopting the framework of Lichtman's 3C's. The findings of the study revealed that the evangelizing mission of the university through its religious and outreach activities helped the employees have a more meaningful life, enriched and deepened their faith, and strengthened their relationship with God, the Church, and the members of the institution. They also considered their work as part of the evangelizing mission of the school. In addition, the witnessing of the religious administrators and the visible community life in the university inspired and encouraged them to share in the task of evangelization. Generally, the findings suggest a semblance in the employees' experience and the true identity and mission of Catholic schools highlighted by the Church. This charge is a lifelong challenge for all Catholic institutions to carry out.
Improving Health Care Waste Management in Africa: Action Research on how can Staff of Makerere University Hospital be involved in overcoming their Occupational Hazards?
Authors:   , Kusilika Caleb 
Published: June 2021

Background: Action research is a participatory, democratic process concerned with developing practical knowledge in the pursuit of worthwhile human purposes. In a health care setting, numbers of people go there for prevention, treatment, and care including rehabilitation. All these are vulnerable to the hazardous wastes which are generated within such a setting if not properly managed. Health care settings become more detrimental places where diseases can be transmitted and pollutants to the natural environment thus becoming harmful to the whole community at large. The research is aimed at creating both staff and clients with a conducive environment to work and live in with reduced chances of morbidity, injury, or harm occurring secondary to poor waste management. Methodology: This study set out to identify the health-related challenges faced by Makerere University Hospital, determine the causes of poor health care wastes management, and setting up the appropriate mitigating solutions. Data was generated using interviews for primary data and documents focused on group discussions for secondary data. Multi-voting and nominal techniques were used to identify the priority health problem. A problem and solution tree were used to provide an overview of all the known causes and effects to the identified problem and their solutions. Results: Most of the respondents were women 26(52%) and men were 24(48%). These were Classified into staff with clinical background 32(64%) and non-clinical staff 18(36%). Several problems were listed among which included a need to have an administrator who is medical personnel. Conclusion and recommendations: Poor health care waste management was the most pressing problem in Makerere University Hospital. Collaborating with the hospital community to address the poor waste management approaches, helped to improve the waste segregation, storage, transportation, and disposal in conjunction with strengthening staff empowerment that both contribute to good health living in such health settings.
Prevalence and antimicrobial Susceptibility of Bacteria Isolated from Septic wounds among Patients attending Uganda Martyrs’ Hospital Lubaga.
Authors:   , Musoke Richard , Musisi Lubowa Nathan 
Published: June 2021

Background: Wound infections are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Etiologic agents of wound infections vary with geographical locations. Pathogens that infect wounds can be part of normal flora or acquired from the hospital environment. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of wound infections, investigate the profile of pathogens cultured from an infected wound and determine their antimicrobial resistance pattern to commonly prescribed antibiotics. Methodology: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at Uganda Martyrs’ Hospital Lubaga from March 2020 to May 2020. Swabs from different types of wounds were processed to investigate etiologic agents using the standard microbiological technique. Antimicrobial susceptibility tests were done using a simple disc diffusion technique. Results: Out of 210 wound swab samples analyzed, 125(59.5%) were culture positive. 20(16%) of the culture had mixed infections and a total of 238 bacteria were isolated from 205 cases. Staphylococcus aureus was the most frequently isolated pathogen which accounted for 94 (75.2%) of isolates followed by Proteus 11 (8.8%). The sensitivity rates of Ciprofloxacin, ceftriaxone, and gentamicin were 80.6%, 80.6%, and 74.2% respectively. Conclusions and recommendation: S. aureus and Proteus were the predominant causes of wound infections. Ciprofloxacin, ceftriaxone, and Gentamicin were the most effective drugs. Periodic surveillance of the species of bacteria involved in wound infection and determination of their antimicrobial resistance is recommended for empirical treatment.
Determinants of Postnatal Care Services among Mothers in Nakasongola Health Centre IV, Nakasongola District.
Authors:   , Asingo Eunice Vivian , Namukasa Jane Frances 
Published: June 2021

Background: Poor utilization of postnatal services remains a serious maternal and child health challenge. Post Natal Services are defined as those services provided to both mothers and their infants immediately after birth up to 6 weeks of age. The postnatal period is a critical phase in the lives of mothers and newborn babies as most maternal and infant deaths occur during this time. In May, June, and July 2019, Nakasongola Health Centre IV, had 622 deliveries. However, there were only 229 postnatal attendances in the same period. A study was carried out to identify the determinants of postnatal care services utilization among mothers in Nakasongola Health Centre IV, Nakasongola District. Methodology: The study design was descriptive cross-sectional and it employed both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. A sample size of 60 respondents was selected using the purposive sampling procedure. An interview guide was used to collect data. Results: 30 (50%) sometimes received support from their husbands to access postnatal care, 16 (26.7%) lack of awareness as a socio-economic factor, 14 (23.3%) poverty. 40 (67%) reported that cultural beliefs did not allow postnatal mothers to freely move and access health care services, 60 (100%) used herbs to treat the ailment in the postnatal period for various reasons. Half 30 (50%) resided 2 – 3 km away from Nakasongola Health Center IV and although 40 (67%) had ever used post-natal services at Nakasongola Health Center IV, 14 (35%) waited for 2 – 3 hours before receiving services yet all 60 (100%) agreed that long waiting time influenced service utilization. Conclusion and recommendations: Respondents faced various socio-economic, cultural, and health facility determinants of postnatal care services utilization among mothers. Sensitization about the availability of postnatal services and the importance of using these services, participation, and involvement of male partners among others.
THE THIRD MISSION OF UNIVERSITIES: CONSTRAINTS AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CASE OF VIETNAM
Authors: Dinh Dr. Van Toan 
Published: June 2021

This article researches current practices of several Vietnamese universities to fulfill their third mission. Analyzing results of major activities (such as technology transfer, research commercialization, and entrepreneurship) in 9 universities in the North of Vietnam from 2013 to 2018, the article identifies the limitations and suggests a number of governance policies to support universities in fulfilling their third mission in Vietnam’s current context.
Keywords: Third Mission, University, Entrepreneurial University, Technology Transfer, Commercialization.
A atuação do psicólogo e os Cuidados Paliativos em um hospital de referência ao combate à COVID-19 no Distrito Federal
Authors: Viana Guimarães Alice , De Carvalho Lenice Maria Oliveira , Alves Lelis Lisyanne , Franco de Carvalho Curado Jaime Adriana 
Published: June 2021

Resumo:
Frente ao contexto mundial estabelecido pela Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS) caracterizado como Pandemia decorrente pelo novo Coronavírus, COVID-19, questiona-se como o psicólogo na prática em Cuidados Paliativos poderá contribuir, diante da restrição de contato físico e das medidas rígidas que envolvem a prevenção em saúde. O relato aborda a experiência vivenciada nos Cuidados Paliativos durante o Programa de Residência Multiprofissional, em um novo molde, a busca ativa via prontuário eletrônico; em que analisa-se a demanda vigente e atua-se sobre as práticas de cuidado. O objetivo deste estudo é abordar as experiências dos profissionais de Psicologia de um hospital de referência ao combate da COVID-19 em Brasília - DF e dos psicólogos da Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde, nos atendimentos prestados aos familiares de pacientes internados, atendidos pelos Cuidados Paliativos. Por meio do projeto de teleatendimento aos familiares, esta equipe auxiliou na minimização do impacto vivenciado por estes, na ausência dos cuidados presenciais. Este projeto, vem favorecendo a diminuição do abismo emocional entre as famílias e os pacientes, as famílias e a equipe de saúde e entre seus próprios familiares.
Palavras-chaves: Cuidados paliativos, COVID-19, terminalidade.
OpenIFS@home version 1: a citizen science project for ensemble weather and climate forecasting
Authors: Sparrow Sarah , Bowery Andrew , Carver Glenn D. , Köhler Marcus O. , Ollinaho Pirkka , Pappenberger Florian , Wallom David , Weisheimer Antje 
Published: June 2021

Abstract. Weather forecasts rely heavily on general circulation models of
the atmosphere and other components of the Earth system. National
meteorological and hydrological services and intergovernmental
organizations, such as the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather
Forecasts (ECMWF), provide routine operational forecasts on a range of
spatio-temporal scales by running these models at high resolution on
state-of-the-art high-performance computing systems. Such operational
forecasts are very demanding in terms of computing resources. To facilitate
the use of a weather forecast model for research and training purposes
outside the operational environment, ECMWF provides a portable version of
its numerical weather forecast model, OpenIFS, for use by universities and
other research institutes on their own computing systems. In this paper, we describe a new project (OpenIFS@home) that combines
OpenIFS with a citizen science approach to involve the general public in
helping conduct scientific experiments. Volunteers from across the world can
run OpenIFS@home on their computers at home, and the results of these
simulations can be combined into large forecast ensembles. The
infrastructure of such distributed computing experiments is based on our
experience and expertise with the climateprediction.net (https://www.climateprediction.net/, last access: 1 June 2021) and
weather@home systems. In order to validate this first use of OpenIFS in a volunteer computing
framework, we present results from ensembles of forecast simulations of
Tropical Cyclone Karl from September 2016 studied during the NAWDEX field
campaign. This cyclone underwent extratropical transition and intensified in
mid-latitudes to give rise to an intense jet streak near Scotland and heavy
rainfall over Norway. For the validation we use a 2000-member
ensemble of OpenIFS run on the OpenIFS@home volunteer framework and a
smaller ensemble of the size of operational forecasts using ECMWF's forecast
model in 2016 run on the ECMWF supercomputer with the same horizontal
resolution as OpenIFS@home. We present ensemble statistics that illustrate
the reliability and accuracy of the OpenIFS@home forecasts and
discuss the use of large ensembles in the context of forecasting extreme
events.
Pengaruh Kecerdasan Emosional Terhadap Sikap Sosial Pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Siti Anisah Ani , Katmajaya Sapriya , Zakiyyah Wishfa Laeli 
Published: June 2021

Kecerdasan emosional merupakan salah satu kemampuan yang harus dimiliki anak sejak dini dalam mengenal emosi diri dan orang lain. Karena melalui kecerdasan emosional, seorang anak akan mampu mengembangkan aspek emosi sebagai bekal mereka dalam berinteraksi dengan teman sebaya maupun dengan individu lainnya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah kecerdasan emosional berpengaruh positif terhadap sikap sosial siswa di MI Hidayatussibyan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif deskriptif dengan sampel diambil dari kelas tinggi yaitu kelas IV, V, dan VI yang berjumlah 25 siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tanggapan responden terkait kecerdasan emosional sebesar 89.96%. Sikap Sosial yang ditunjukkan siswa memiliki sikap sosial positif dan berkesinambungan dengan kecerdasan emosional mereka. Tanggapan responden terkait sikap sosial ditunjukkan dengan 89.95% siswa mampu menerapkan sikap sosial yang baik di lingkungan kelas maupun di luar kelas bahkan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Adapun pengaruh kecerdasan emosional terhadap sikap sosial siswa sebesar 78,12%, artinya berkorelasi positif berdasarkan nilai koefisien korelasi 0,88 berdasarkan nilai Thitung disimpulkan bahwa hipotesis yang menyatakan kecerdasan emosional berpengaruh terhadap sikap sosial diterima karena thitung > ttabel yaitu 9,061521 > 2,068658 dimana pengaruh variable lain sebesar 21,88%. Kata kunci: Kecerdasan Emosional; Sikap Sosial; Karakteristik Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Upaya Peningkatan Literasi Sains Siswa melalui Media Pembelajaran IPA Berbasis Komputer
Authors: Latip Abdul , Faisal Azis 
Published: June 2021

Penulisan artikel ini bertujuan untuk memaparkan hasil analisis berupa kajian literatur pada hasil penelitian mengenai media pembelajaran IPA berbasis komputer yang digunakan untuk menigkatkan literasi sains siswa. Literatur review dilakukan pada 10 artikel yang dipublikasikan pada berbagai jurnal dari tahun 2015 sampai 2020. Literatur review dilakukan dengan 4 langkah yaitu melakukan pencarian dan penyeleksian artikel yang berkaitan dengan topik yang sudah ditentukan, melakukan analisis dan sintesis literatur, dan melakukan organisasi tulisan. Hasil kajian pustaka dan analisisnya menunjukkan bahwa: 1) bentuk media pembelajaran berbasis komputer yang digunakan dalam pembelajaran IPA untuk meningkatkan literasi sains terdiri dari berbagai bentuk, yaitu multimedia pembelajaran, interaktif E-book, E-modul, video animasi, dan media berbasis android. 2) Penggunaan media berbasis komputer pada pembelajaran IPA memberikan dampak pada peningkatan kemampuan literasi sains siswa. Hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa media berbasis komputer dapat dikembangkan dalam berbagai bentuk media dan memberikan peran dalam meningkatkan literasi sains siswa pada pembelajaran IPA. Kata kunci: media pembelajaran, literasi sains