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Metamorphism and thermal history of the Jaljala Synclinorium, central west Nepal Himalaya
Authors: Sharma Toran , Kizaki Koshiro 
Published: April 2021

Present mineralogical studies have revealed the thermal structure of metamorphosed pelitic and semipelitic rock terrains in the five different sections across the Jaljala Synclinorium in the central west Nepal Himalaya. The thermal gradient is estimated from the partitioning of Fe and Mg between the co-existing garnet and biotite. The general trend of the thermal structure is also inferred from the variation of the Na/Na+ K ratio of muscovite in different sections. The observed thermal structure and the metamorphism of the Jaljala Synclinorium is found to be explainable by a frictional shear heating model.
Thermal analysis method of electromagnetic linear actuator based on multiphysics coupling model
Authors: Wang Geng , Gao Renjing , Wang Qi , Liu Shutian 
Published: April 2021

Electromagnetic linear actuators (ELAs) may be confronted with unsatisfactory performance when subjected to overheating. Therefore, it is significant to clarify its thermal characteristics and design the thermal performance requirements. A thermal analysis method based on multiphysics coupling model was presented, which uses the non-simplified loss distribution as the heat source to calculate the temperature field, adjusts the material properties by temperature, and considers the interaction between motion (including impact) and loss. More importantly, an improved universal equivalent winding to satisfy the condition of real compact concentrated winding was developed. Finally, the validity of this approach was verified through the experiment, and the regularity of temperature was summarized. The results show that the error of simulation and experiment is less than 6% and the permissible continuous operation frequency is no more than 30 Hz. The approach proposed in this paper can be employed not only to the ELA, but also to the design and analysis a wide range of electromagnetic machines.
Waking up in the morning (WUIM): A transmedia project for daily living skills training
Authors: Kaimara Polyxeni , Oikonomou Andreas C. , Deliyannis Ioannis , Papadopoulou Agnes , Miliotis George , Fokides Emmanuel , Floros Andreas 
Published: April 2021

BACKGROUND: One of the most serious concerns of parents, caregivers, teachers and therapists is children’s independent living, particularly of those with special educational needs (SEN). Purpose-built programs for the acquisition of independent living skills are considered a priority in special education settings. The main problem is the inefficacy of detached interventions to meet the needs of as many students as possible. OBJECTIVE: Our response is to create transmedia applications for inclusive learning environments. To this end, we have taken a participatory design approach to develop a project for Daily Living Skills Training by combining special education pedagogies, filmic methods, game design and innovative technologies. In this paper, we present the design and development of Waking up In the Morning (WUIM), and its improvement through user-based and expert-based evaluations by students, therapists and developers. The main research purpose is to confirm if: (1) the final products of the WUIM project could be educational resources for students with SEN and (2) the common gaming experience could promote collaborative learning, regardless of students’ cognitive profile. METHODS: During the alpha phase, we developed and improved WUIM. In July 2020, we implemented and evaluated WUIM in special education settings (beta-phase). More specifically, a quantitative and qualitative formative evaluation was conducted with children who have developmental disabilities ([Formula: see text] 11), their therapists ([Formula: see text] 7) and developers ([Formula: see text] 2). Methods of data collection included questionnaires filled in by therapists and developers, participant observation by researchers and interviews with children. RESULTS: The results of the formative evaluation were generally positive regarding four-factor groups that shape the learning experience: Content, Technical characteristics, User state of mind, Characteristics that allow learning. After the design team reviewed the potential users and experts’ comments that were mainly related to the user interface, the application was improved. CONCLUSIONS: The two hypotheses have been largely confirmed. Overall, we propose a simplified development process that showcases the importance of arts-based methods and aesthetics which deliver representational fidelity. The study reveals the necessity of developing transmedia learning materials to meet each individual’s needs.
Economic Feasibility of Anaerobic Digestion To Produce Electricity on Florida Dairy Farms
Authors: Giesy Russ , Wilkie Ann C. , De Vries Albert , Nordstedt Roger A. 
Published: April 2021

This paper focuses on the economic feasibilities of using two digester designs suitable for Florida --
covered lagoons and fixed-film digesters to generate electricity for on-farm use or sales.

A grant from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) was used to employ the services of two consulting firms that were familiar with the design and operation of fixed-film and covered lagoon digesters. The consultants visited three dairy farms located in Florida in the winter of 2005, calculated wastewater flows (including flushed manure, milking parlor wastewater, and recycled flush water), and determined the size and other necessary aspects of the potential systems specific to each dairy farm. Estimates were developed for the quantities of biogas and electricity that would be generated by each system. The consulting firms also projected initial capital investment costs and operating and maintenance costs for each system.
Retired from EDIS public website March 30, 2021.
Antecedents of the Cuban Agricultural Policies of the 1990s
Authors: Alvarez José 
Published: April 2021

The three primary forces leading to the implementation of new economic policies for Cuban agriculture during the 1990s are the subject of this fact sheet. These policies were not the result of abrupt and irrational decisions by the Cuban leadership. They originated in three unrelated events that unfolded separately and almost simultaneously: (1) the relationship between state intervention and poor agricultural performance that was aggravated during the 1980s, (2) the demise of socialism in the countries of Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, and (3) the reinforcement of U.S. economic sanctions against Cuba. This is EDIS document FE485, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, UF/IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published July 2004.
FE485/FE485: Antecedents of the Cuban Agricultural Policies of the 1990s (ufl.edu)
Healthy Eating for Elders: Salad Suggestions
Authors: Hillan Jennifer 
Published: April 2021

Salads are quick and easy to make and have endless possibilities! Paired with whole grain crackers or bread, salads make healthy and convenient meals. Try some of the ideas in this leaflet for your next salad. This document, FCS8696-Eng, is one in a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. Publication date: March 2004.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy702
Black Dwarf Honey Bee, Apis andreniformis Smith, 1858 (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae)
Authors: Nordgulen Mary , Johnson Brynn , Jack Cameron 
Published: April 2021

Contents: Introduction - Synonymy - Distribution - Description - Life Cycle and Biology – Economic Importance - Management - Selected References
Also published on the Featured Creatures Website at http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/misc/bees/Apis_andreniformis.htm
West Indian Drywood Termite Cryptotermes brevis (Walker) (Insecta: Isoptera: Kalotermitidae)
Authors: Gordon Johnalyn M. , Scheffrahn Rudolf H. , Su Nan-Yao 
Published: April 2021

Contents: Introduction - Distribution - Description and Identification - Life History - Damage - Pest Status - Management - Selected References.
This article is also published on the UF/IFAS Featured Creatures website at http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/urban/termites/heterotermes.htm.
Підготовка спортивного резерву та відбір баскетболістів в США
Authors: Безмилов Микола , Шинкарук Оксана , Мерфі Терренс 
Published: April 2021

Анотація. Постійне зростання конкуренції та динамічність спортивного результату на світовій арені потребують постійного пошуку ефективних шляхів вдосконалення системи підготовки спортивного резерву. Особливо гострою ця проблема є для ігрових командних видів спорту. Мета. Проаналізувати соціально-економічні та організаційно-методичні особливості системи підготовки резерву та відбору баскетболістів в США. Методи. Аналіз літературних джерел та даних всесвітньої мережі Internet, аналіз змагальної діяльності, опитування експертів, методи математичної статистики. Результати. Проаналізовано та представлено особливості системи підготовки баскетбольного резерву в США. Систематизовано ключові фактори, які визначають ефективність функціонування самобутньої американської моделі багаторічної підготовки спортивного резерву в багатьох видах спорту: 1) відсутність прямого державного фінансування та управління галуззю фізичного виховання і спорту; 2) багаточисельність, автономність та розрізненість окремих учасників фізкультурно-спортивного руху; 3) провідна роль освітніх установ у процесі підготовки спортивного резерву; 4) ціннісне ставлення до занять спортом та велика масовість тих, хто займається. Показано особливості організації шкільного та студентського спорту в США, на базі якого відбувається підготовка віддаленого та найближчого резерву для професійного спорту. Виділено основні ланки системи організації та управління баскетболом у США. Функціонування спорту та підготовка резерву в США переважно відбуваються екстенсивним шляхом. Основою багаторічних успіхів американських баскетболістів на міжнародній арені є популярність і масовість занять та розгалужена мережа високих за своїм рівнем шкільних та студентських змагань. Вказується на важливість врахування історичних, соціально-економічних, політичних та інших особливостей держави, традицій вітчизняної школи спорту під час перенесення досвіду зарубіжних моделей багаторічної підготовки для реалізації в умовах іншого соціокультурного середовища.Ключові слова: баскетбол, підготовка резерву, відбір, система змагань, драфт, студентськийспорт, професійний спорт.
Tas-de-charge – An Essential Part of Gothic Vault
Authors: Fehér Krisztina 
Published: April 2021

Gothic architecture can be viewed from several perspectives, including stylistic aspects, architectural theory, and structural analysis.As Gothic architecture is a skeletal construction, it is essential to achieve an equilibrium with the multiple loads and forces. Medieval master masons' architectural knowledge was firmly based on empirical learning, which stimulated the dynamic development of structural innovations.This paper emphasises and describes a particular type of vault springer, one of the most complicated and sensitive parts of Gothic construction. Known as tas-de-charge, it became especially characteristic of high Gothic architecture. According to its principle, the springer's lower courses contain the merged vault nerves and are carved from one single stone block in each course. The beds of these courses are not radial as those of the average voussoirs, but horizontal. Without the concept of tas-de-charge, the development of late Gothic vaults could not be imaginable. This particular solution made possible the creation of elegantly narrow imposts supporting the vault ribs, the double arch and the formerets. So far, tas-de-charge has not been a focus of interest in the historiography of Hungarian medieval architecture; however, it appears that it was commonly applied in our late Romanesque and early Gothic monuments.
Epidemiology of COVID-19 Among Healthcare Workers In Ontario, Canada During The First Pandemic Wave
Authors: Chiodo Sabrina , Buajitti Emmalin , Rosella Laura 
Published: April 2021

Aim and Objectives: This study aims to describe and compare COVID-19 cases among healthcare workers, long-term care residents, and the general population in Ontario, Canada, considering baseline characteristics, trends over time, and socioeconomic status.
Methods: This study used test-confirmed COVID-19 case reports between March 13th, 2020 to June 15th, 2020, reported by Ontario’s Public Health Units to the Ontario Ministry of Health Public Health Case and Contact Management Solution (CCM). Cases were stratified into three sub-populations based on risk group characteristics identified in CCM data: healthcare workers, long-term care residents, and the general population. The residential postal codes of the cases reported to CCM were linked to area-level socioeconomic characteristics of material deprivation from the Ontario Marginalization Index (ON-MARG). Demographic characteristics and case outcomes were captured in CCM data for each case.
Results: COVID-19 cases among healthcare workers were more concentrated between working ages of 20–59 and in females, compared to the general population and long-term care cases. Additionally, hospitalization and mortality were low among healthcare workers compared to the other sub-populations. Over time, COVID-19 cases decreased among healthcare workers. For both healthcare workers and the general population, more cases were observed in areas of high material deprivation, and this disparity between high- and low- income areas increased over time.
Conclusion: Healthcare workers are a known high-risk group for COVID-19. For the surveillance of this disease, it is important to understand how they compare to other population groups regarding infection, hospitalization, and mortality. Our analysis shows clear socioeconomic gradients in the distribution of the disease. Thus, focusing our efforts on identifying and testing healthcare workers that work or live in lower socioeconomic areas would benefit the residents and workers in these areas and support the ongoing COVID-19 response.
Predictors of Mortality among Inter-Hospital Transferred Patients in a Middle-Income Country: a Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Rattananon Parin , Yenyuwadee Isara , Dheeradilok Thanchanok , Boonsoong Parichaya , Thokanit Nintita Sripaiboonkij , Chimdist Salinthip , Siwanuwatn Tawin , Yuwapoom Sidsadeeya , Suriyawongpaisal Paibul 
Published: April 2021

Objective: To identify predictors for hospital mortality among inter-hospital transferred patients in low-resource settings of rural hospitals in Thailand.Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients transferred from emergency room(ER) of a community hospital to its designated tertiary care hospital in a western province of Thailand. During March 2018 and February 2019, medical records of 412 patients were reviewed and extracted for potential predictor variables and outcomes. We defined deaths within 72 hrs after a transfer as primary outcome and overall hospital mortality as secondary outcome. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify predictors of the outcomes adjusted for potential confounders.Results: Out of 412 patients, a total of 37 patients (9.0%) died during the stay in receiving hospital and 18 (4.4%) of them died within 72 hrs after transfer. Top ten primary diagnostic categories included road traffic injuries (19.7%), acute appendicitis (9.7%), and acute myocardial infarction (5.1%). Univariate analysis revealed early mortality (<72 hrs) was associated with NEWS2, Emergency Severity Index (ESI), cardiac arrest prior to transfer, use of vasoactive agents, endotracheal intubation and admitting service. Using multiple logistic regression model adjusted for the predictors identified by univariate analysis, we found early mortality was independently associated with NEWS2 ≥ 9 (compared to NEWS2 0-6) with OR= 17.51(95%CI 3.16-97.00) and vasoactive medication use (OR= 5.46, 95%CI 1.39-21.46). Similarly, overall mortality was also independently associated with NEWS2 ≥ 9(OR= 4.76, 95%CI 1.31–17.36) and vasoactive medication use (OR= 7.51,95%CI 2.76–20.45).Conclusion: This study identified predictors of early (<72 hrs) hospital mortality and overall hospital mortality among ER patients transferred from a rural community hospital to its designated tertiary care hospital in Thailand, a middle-income country with universal healthcare coverage. The findings might be helpful to inform decision-making dealing with the inter-hospital transfer of ER patients in resource-poor rural settings with similar case-mix.
RANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI DALAM PENGEMBANGAN MODEL TRACER STUDY DI UNIVERSITAS DHARMAWANGSA
Authors: Antares Jovi , Gustiana Zelvi , Rusydi Ibnu 
Published: April 2021

Abstract: The tracer study is a method of alumni tracker carried out by state universities and private universities .A function of the tracer study is a source of information and to know the presence of alumni and provides information and an evaluation for stakeholders to know the quality of a college education .The implementation of the tracer study at the university of dharmawangsa is still done manually using google form that is facility from google , so the implementation in collecting the inefficient .Researchers to develop a web based information system for the purpose of completing deficiencies in the implementation of the tracer study. The goal is to ease the tracer study for stakeholders to an efficiently.. Keywords: alumni; tracer; tracer study; stakeholders; web Abstrak: Tracer study adalah suatu metode pelacakkan alumni yang dilaksanakan oleh perguruan tinggi negeri dan perguruan tinggi swasta. Fungsi dari tracer study adalah sebagai sumber informasi dan untuk mengetahui keberadaan dari alumni serta dapat menyediakan informasi dan bahan evaluasi bagi stakeholders untuk mengetahui kualitas pendidikan perguruan tinggi. Pelaksanaan tracer study di Universitas Dharmawangsa masih dilakukan secara manual menggunakan google form yang merupakan fasilitas dari google, sehingga pelaksanaannya dalam menghimpun data kurang efisien. Peneliti bermaksud membangun suatu sistem informasi berbasis web dengan tujuan untuk menyelesaikan kekurangan dalam pelaksanaan tracer study. Tujuannya adalah untuk memudahkan bagi stakeholders untuk melaksanakaan tracer study secara efisien. Kata kunci: alumni; pelacakan; tracer study; web
Endometriosis of the Rectus Abdominis Muscle: A Rare Cause of Emergency Department Visit; Case Report
Authors: Seyit Murat , Sonmez Yalcin , Yilmaz Atakan , Ozen Mert 
Published: April 2021

Introduction: Endometriosis affects approximately 10% of the reproductive age woman. Although the most common affected sites are ovaries, sacrouterine ligament, rectovaginal septum, and pelvic peritoneum, it can be located in any organ. Endometriosis of rectus abdominal muscle independent from the cesarean section incision is extremely rare.
Case Presentation: A 31-years-old female was admitted to the emergency department with periodical abdominal pain and distension complaints. Ultrasonography and computed tomography revealed a heterogeneous mass in the rectus abdominis muscle. Surgical excision was performed. Histopathologic examination showed endometrial tissue with glandular and stromal elements within the muscularis propria.
Conclusion: Endometriosis should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of atypical pain and mass of the abdominal wall in the emergency settings.
One-Year Prospective Study of Plasma Biomarkers From CNS in Patients With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Authors: Clarke Gerard Janez Brett , Skandsen Toril , Zetterberg Henrik , Einarsen Cathrine Elisabeth , Feyling Casper , Follestad Turid , Vik Anne , Blennow Kaj , Håberg Asta Kristine 
Published: April 2021

Objective: To investigate the longitudinal evolution of three blood biomarkers: neurofilament light (NFL), glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and tau, in out-patients and hospitalized patients with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) compared to controls, along with their associations—in patients—with clinical injury characteristics and demographic variables, and ability to discriminate patients with mTBI from controls.Methods: A longitudinal observation study including 207 patients with mTBI, 84 age and sex-matched community controls (CCs) and 52 trauma controls (TCs). Blood samples were collected at 5 timepoints: acute (&lt;24 h), 72 h (24–72 h post-injury), 2 weeks, 3 and 12 months. Injury-related, clinical and demographic variables were obtained at inclusion and brain MRI within 72 h.Results: Plasma GFAP and tau were most elevated acutely and NFL at 2 weeks and 3 months. The group of patients with mTBI and concurrent other somatic injuries (mTBI+) had the highest elevation in all biomarkers across time points, and were more likely to be victims of traffic accidents and violence. All biomarkers were positively associated with traumatic intracranial findings on MRI obtained within 72 h. Glial fibrillary acidic protein and NFL levels were associated with Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score and presence of other somatic injuries. Acute GFAP concentrations showed the highest discriminability between patients and controls with an Area Under the Curve (AUC) of 0.92. Acute tau and 2-week NFL concentrations showed moderate discriminability (AUC = 0.70 and AUC = 0.75, respectively). Tau showed high discriminability between mTBI+ and TCs (AUC = 0.80).Conclusions: The association of plasma NFL with traumatic intracranial MRI findings, together with its later peak, could reflect ongoing secondary injury or repair mechanisms, allowing for a protracted diagnostic time window. Patients experiencing both mTBI and other injuries appear to be a subgroup with greater neural injury, differing from both the mTBI without other injuries and from both control groups. Acute GFAP concentrations showed the highest discriminability between patients and controls, were highly associated with intracranial traumatic injury, and showed the largest elevations compared to controls at the acute timepoint, suggesting it to be the most clinically useful plasma biomarker of primary CNS injury in mTBI.