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Modeling, Estimation, and Optimal Control of Anti-COVID-19 Multi-dose Vaccine Administration
Authors: Scarabaggio Paolo , Carli Raffaele , Cavone Graziana , Epicoco Nicola , Dotoli Mariagrazia 
Published: October 2021

<p>The recent trends of the COVID-19 research are being devoted to disease transmission modeling in presence of vaccinated individuals, while the emerging needs are being focused on developing effective strategies for the optimal distribution of vaccine between population.<br>
In this context, we propose a novel non-linear time-varying model that effectively supports policy-makers in predicting and analyzing the dynamics of COVID-19 when partially and fully immune individuals are included in the population. Specifically, this paper proposes an accurate SIRUCQHE epidemiological model, with eight compartments (namely, Susceptible, Infected, Removed, Unsusceptible, Contagious, Quarantined, Hospitalized, and Extinct).<br>
Differently from the related literature, where the common strategies typically rely on the prioritization of the different classes of individuals, we propose a novel Model Predictive Control approach to optimally control the multi-dose vaccine administration in the case the available number of doses is not sufficient to cover the whole population. Focusing on the minimization of the expected number of deaths, the approach discriminates between the number of first and second doses, thus considering also the possibility that some individuals may receive only one injection if the resulting expected fatalities are low.<br>
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<p>To show the effectiveness of the resulting strategies, we first calibrate the model on the Israeli scenario using real data to get reliable predictions on the pandemic dynamics. Lastly, we estimate the impact of the vaccine administration on the virus dynamics and, in particular, based on validated model, we assess the impact of the first dose of the Pfitzer's vaccine confirming the results of clinical tests.</p>
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<p><strong>How to cite:</strong> Scarabaggio, P., Carli, R., Cavone, G., Epicoco, N., & Dotoli, M. "Modeling, Estimation, and Optimal Control of Anti-COVID-19 Multi-dose Vaccine Administration." In <em>2021 IEEE 17th International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering</em> (CASE) (pp. 990-995). IEEE. DOI: <u>https://doi.org/10.1109/CASE49439.2021.9551418</u></p>
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The Communitas of Mourning: Women in Black and Dah Teatar between War protest and Theater
Authors: Biberstein Sandra 
Published: October 2021

In wartime and post-war situations, the opposition of friend and enemy—based on national divisions—often condemns the dead “enemies” to be ungrievable. To grieve for the excluded others in such times means to break with the friend-enemy opposition. This article examines how the friend-enemy opposition is broken in the case of the actions of Women in Black and Dah Teatar in the context of the civil war in Yugoslavia. By analyzing the vigils of Žene u crnom (Women in Black) in Belgrade and the play Priča o čaju (The Story of Tea) by Dah Teatar, the author discusses the particular strategies through which grief was made possible beyond the friend-enemy opposition and how these strategies open a communitas of mourning. The term “communitas of mourning” refers to the concept of grievability, proposed by Judith Butler in Frames of War.
The Cultural Assessment Model as an Evaluation Indicator for Nutritional Adequacy in Pregnant Women with Pre-eclampsia
Authors: Azza Awatiful , Susilo Cipto 
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: Pre-eclampsia is one of the complications of pregnancy in many communities with low socioeconomic conditions. The lack of intake of quality nutrition can be a precipitating factor in the occurrence of this complication. AIM: This study aims to find out the nutritional adequacy for pregnant women through the transcultural model assessment using correlational design and a cross-sectional approach in pregnant women at the third trimester. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The diagnosis of pre-eclampsia was identified through a blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg and proteinuria. There were 222 samples with purposive sampling. The data were obtained through questionnaires and the interview results were used as secondary data. The data were analyzed using the Chi-square test, odds ratio (OR) with confidence intervals (CI) of 95%, and the alpha value of 0.05. RESULTS: The analysis of the nutritional adequacy with the incidence of pre-eclampsia confirmed that the carbohydrate with OR of 5.250 (OR = 3.545, 95% CI = 2.098, 13.158), folic acid (OR = 16,838, 95% CI = 2.222, 127.64), and vegetable (OR of 4.00, 95% CI = 1.619, 9.885) which are related to the incidence of pre-eclampsia. CONCLUSION: The fulfillment of the daily nutrition of pregnant women is greatly influenced by the culture and myth developed in society. An assessment using the transcultural model approach can give a lot of information about the influence of culture in pregnant women’s daily life.
Application of the Developed Methodology for Transfer of the Temporary Dentures Parameters to a Permanent Prosthesis Supporting on Dental Implants
Authors: Kladnichkin Igor Dmitrievich , Ivanov Sergej Yurevich , Bekreev Valerij , Trufanov Vadim Dmitrievich , Brkich Galina 
Published: October 2021

AIM: The aim of this work is to increase the quality and accuracy of the prostheses manufacture on implants in patients with completely absent dentition, to reduce the number of doctors’ visits to creation of temporary crowns, and more quickly adapt to new prostheses.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A survey and comprehensive treatment of 55 people with complete edentulousness were carried out. Group I consisted of 30 patients who underwent treatment using the developed prototyping method, which took into account the shape of the complete removable dentures and the ratio of the jaws during the manufacture of the prosthesis on implants. The treatment of Group II, consisting of 25 patients, was carried out using a standard technique - after opening the implants, the central ratio of the jaws and the setting of the teeth were re-determined.

RESULTS: The treatment of patients with completely absent dentition using the developed prototyping methodology allowed to increase the accuracy of manufacturing temporary dentures based on dental implants, reduce the time of adaptation to the prosthesis and achieve high aesthetic results.

CONCLUSION: A prosthesis made using the proposed methodology for transferring the parameters of a temporary dentures to a permanent ones based on dental implants meets all functional and aesthetic requirements, improves the quality of prosthetics, reduces the manufacturing time of the prosthesis, the patient’s adaptation time to it, and is the basis for improving the quality of patient’s life.
High-sensitivity cardiac troponin and C-reactive protein dynamics after cardiac electrophysiological procedures
Authors: Shalganov Tchavdar , Stoyanov Milko 
Published: October 2021

The catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias causes myocardial destruction and increase of the cardiac troponin and C-reactive protein (CRP). Data regarding dynamics of high-sensitivity troponin during irrigated ablation are scarce, and for diagnostic electrophysiological studies (EPS) are lacking. We aimed to study the periprocedural dynamics of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hscTn I) and CRP, as well as their relation to different procedural parameters during EPS and ablation of various arrhythmias. Material and methods: Consecutive patients with EPS or ablation performed were studied prospectively. Clinical and procedural characteristics, and pre- and postprocedural values of hscTn I and CRP are presented at days 1, 2 and 3. Six indices were chosen as procedural markers of induced myocardial injury. P-value &#60; 0.05 was accepted as statistically signiﬁ cant for all tests performed. Results: Eight EPS and 98 ablations were performed in 103 patients (58 males, 56.3%). For ablations the baseline values of hscTn I at day 1 were 3.2 ng/L (1.7-4.93), while postprocedural values at days 2 and 3 were 500 ng/L (269-1044) and 404 ng/L (179-1017), р &#60; 0.05 for all days. Postprocedural hscTn I values were moderately to strongly correlated to radiofrequency (RF) energy, time and number of RF applications. Postprocedural increase of CRP was also significant, but its magnitude was much smaller. Its correlation to procedural indices was weak. For EPS the baseline values of hscTn I were 5.95 ± 5.34 ng/L (0.6-15.9), while for the next 2 days these were 53.2 ± 43.1 ng/L (13.3-144) и 16.7 ± 9.65 ng/L (3.3-30.9), р &#60; 0.05 for all days. Conclusion: Signiﬁ cant postprocedural increase of hscTn I was detected in all electrophysiology procedures – EPS and ablations. This increase was more pronounced and prolonged to at least the next day after ablation. It was clearly correlated to the cumulative RF energy, RF time and number of RF applications. Early increase of CRP was also signiﬁ cant, but to a lesser magnitude and in weak correlation to the procedural parameters.
Contribution fiscale des entreprises au Mali : étude sur données individuelles
Authors: Bertinelli Luisito , Bourgain Arnaud , Diamouténé Abdoul Karim 
Published: October 2021

Cet article analyse la contribution fiscale d’un grand nombre d’entreprises maliennes (3 474) qui représentent la totalité du secteur formel de ce pays. En utilisant des données individuelles d’entreprises collectées à partir des bilans et comptes de résultat, nous estimons les déterminants des taux d’imposition implicites tels que la taille de l’entreprise, sa localisation et d’autres caractéristiques. Nous montrons que le taux d’imposition implicite diminue avec la taille des entreprises. Cette relation est robuste à l’utilisation de différentes variables mesurant la taille et elle est même renforcée par l’indicateur de profit. Classification JEL : H25, O17, O55
À qui profitent les dépenses publiques d’éducation en Côte d’Ivoire ?
Authors: N’Da Koffi Christian , Kouadio Konan Abogni Augustin , Aka François Bédia 
Published: October 2021

Cet article identifie la couche de la population qui bénéficie le plus des dépenses publiques affectées à l’éducation en Côte d’Ivoire. Il utilise la méthode du bénéfice-incidence avec les données de l’enquête ménages de 2015 et les statistiques de l’éducation nationale. Les résultats montrent qu’excepté le niveau d’éducation primaire, au niveau secondaire, secondaire technique et supérieur, ce sont les classes les plus aisées de la population qui profitent de la part la plus importante des dépenses publiques d’éducation. Bien qu’on observe un taux de participation plus élevé dans le primaire pour les plus pauvres, les résultats indiquent que le taux de participation est largement en faveur des plus riches dans les autres niveaux d’enseignement. Classification JEL : H52 ; I25
Le recul de la mortalité des enfants dans le monde : de grandes inégalités entre pays
Authors: Pison Gilles 
Published: October 2021

Un nouveau-né sur vingt-deux meurt dans le monde avant son premier anniversaire. Et parmi ceux qui le fêtent, un sur quarante-trois meurt dans les quatre années suivantes. Au total, ce sont près de 7 % des nouveau-nés qui décèdent avant d’atteindre leur cinquième anniversaire. Les inégalités entre pays sont énormes dans ce domaine : dans les plus développés, la mortalité avant 5 ans a beaucoup baissé et n’est plus que de 0,5 %, voire inférieure. Elle est encore supérieure à 10 % dans beaucoup de pays du Sud, notamment en Afrique subsaharienne. Une partie des enfants meurent de maladies infectieuses évitables par la vaccination, l’un des actes médicaux les plus simples et les plus rentables en termes de prévention des maladies et de réduction de la mortalité.
Preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio are correlated with tumor–node–metastasis stages in patients with non-small cell lung cancer
Authors: Cheng Han , Bhushan Sandeep , Li Na , Xiao Zongwei , Gao Ke 
Published: October 2021

Background:
The aim of this study is to explore the value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) for predicting the tumor–node–metastasis (TNM) stages in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients.

Methods:
This retrospective study included 205 NSCLC patients receiving surgical treatment. We used receiver operating curve analysis to confirm the optimal cutoff values of NLR and PLR.

Results:
The result showed that the thresholds for NLR and PLR were 1.8 and 103.59, respectively. NLR (P = 0.037; relative risk (RR), 3.027; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.608–8.581) and PLR (P = 0.001; RR, 3.662; 95% CI: 1.342–9.992) were risks factors in predicting advanced TNM stages (Stage III/IV, all P < 0.05). In addition, NLR with T stage- and N stage-dependent increase may be a potential and independent predictive marker for T and N stage (all P < 0.05); the PLR was identified as a marker for T stage (P = 0.028) but not for N stage. Furthermore, we investigated the combination of NLR and PLR (CNP). A risk stratification based on CNP index was carried out as follows: low risk (NLR ≤1.8 and PLR ≤ 103.59), intermediate risk (either NLR >1.8 or PLR > 103.59), and high risk (both NLR >1.8 and PLR >103.59). The probabilities for developing advanced TNM stage were 6.4% for low, 20.4% for intermediate, and 47.1% for high-risk group (P < 0.001).

Conclusion:
The levels of preoperative NLR and PLR were capable of indicating advanced TNM stages. According to the CNP index, patients were divided into three risk groups with different significance.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Dental and Medical Students in Jargon Usage in their Regular Practice
Authors: Nachu Sneha , Ravoori Srinivas , Pachava Srinivas , Shaik Parveen Sultana 
Published: October 2021

Context:
Jargon is widely used in the health-care field, particularly in medical/dental records. Although standard medical abbreviations/jargon can be seen as professional, efficient shorthand, overzealous, and unrepressed jargon used by medical and dental professionals can obstruct effective communication and understanding between patients and peers.

Aim:
The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and practice of jargon among medical and dental students.

Materials and Methods:
A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey consisting of 14 questions was carried out among final-year students and interns of the dental and medical college in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Both descriptive and inferential statistics (Chi-square test and Pearson correlation) were computed.

Results:
The majority of respondents used jargon while taking a case history. Nearly 86.2% of dental final year, 56.9% of dental interns, 73.8% and 74.6% of final medical years and interns used jargons when there was a lack of time (P = 0.002). 41.1% of BDS final year, 63.1% of BDS interns, 53.8% of medical final years, and 63.9% of medical interns were aware of standard abbreviations (P = 0.001). Nearly 78.5% of dental final year, 83.1% of dental interns, 63.1% and 66.2% of medical final years, and interns felt that the use of abbreviations should be permitted in case history taking (P = 0.027).

Conclusion:
The study showed the widespread use of jargon in case history taking among respondents. Although the majority of respondents were comfortable with jargon usage, there is a lack of knowledge regarding standard abbreviations. A structured guideline for the use of medical and dental abbreviations or jargon is needed to prevent miscommunication in the interpretation of medical records, which can lead to medicolegal issues.
Tindak Pidana Illegal Fishing di Perairan Natuna Dalam Perspektif Krimininologi
Authors: Wijayanti Punik Triesti , Sri Wahyuniarti Dhea Putri , Fitriono Riska Andi 
Published: October 2021

Indonesia merupakan negara dengan wilayah laut yang sangat luas dengan banyaknya keanekaragaman kekayaan laut di dalamnya. Luasnya wilayah laut serta banyaknya kekayaan laut tersebut menyebabkan banyak wilayah laut Indonesia yang sering menjadi tempat tindakan illegal fishing, terutama di daerah laut yang berbatasan langsung dengan negara lain. Salah satunya yaitu laut Natuna di Provinsi Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian studi kasus dengan pendekatan deskriptif dalam menguraikan permasalahan yang tengah dihadapi terkait dengan kegiatan Illegal fishing di laut Natuna. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan illegal fishing ini banyak dilakukan oleh warga negara asing dikarenakan lemahnya tindakan hukum pada pelaku kejahatan illegal fishing serta luasnya wilayah perairan laut Indonesia. Selain itu keterbatasan pengawasan telah menimbulkan illegal fishing yang dilakukan oleh kapal-kapal asing semakin merajalela. Untuk mencegah hal tersebut, perlu diadakannya upaya pencegahan dari pemerintah maupun masyarakat agar hal tersebut tidak menyebabkan dampak yang lebih besar kedepannya.
Pengaruh Kemampuan Manajemen Konflik, Kontrol Stres Kerja Dan Self-Efficacy Pada Kinerja Guru
Authors: Gintulangi Sabriana Oktaviani , Arsana I Kadek Satria 
Published: October 2021

ABSTRACT The implementation of this study aims to 1) To know the positive direct influence of conflict management ability on teacher work achievement in SMPN as Pinolosian, 2) To know the positive direct influence of work stress control on teacher work achievement, 3) To know the direct positive influence of self-efficacy on teacher's work performance, 4) To know the positive direct influence of conflict management ability on teacher self-efficacy, 5) To know the positive direct influence of stress control on teacher self-efficacy. This research method uses a quantitative approach, with data collection techniques are questionnaires and documentation. As well as data analysis using descriptive and inferential. The results of this study showed that 1) there is a positive direct influence of Conflict Management Ability on teacher work performance 2) there is a positive direct influence of work stress control on teacher work performance 3) there is a positive direct influence of self-efficacy on teacher work performance, 4) there is a positive direct influence of conflict management ability on teacher self-efficacy, 5) there is a positive direct influence of stress control on teacher self-efficacy. Keywords: Ability to Manage Conflict, Work Stress Control, Self Efficacy, Work Achievement ABSTRAKPelaksanaan penelitian ini bertujuan kepada 1) Untuk mengetahui pengaruh langsung positif dari Kemampuan Manajemen Konflik terhadap prestasi kerja guru di SMPN sekecamatan pinolosian, 2) Untuk mengetahui pengaruh langsung positif dari pengendalian stres kerja terhadap prestasi kerja guru, 3) Untuk mengetahui pengaruh positif langsung dari self efficacy terhadap kinerja kerja guru, 4) Untuk mengetahui pengaruh langsung positif dari kemampuan manajemen konflik pada self efficacy guru, 5) Untuk mengetahui pengaruh langsung positif dari kontrol stres pada self efficacy guru. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif, dengan teknik pengumpulan data adalah kuesioner, dan dokumentasi. Serta analisis data menggunakan deskriptif dan inferensial. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa 1) ada pengaruh langsung positif dari kemampuan manajemen konflik pada kinerja kerja guru 2) ada pengaruh langsung positif dari pengendalian stres kerja pada kinerja kerja guru 3) ada pengaruh langsung positif dari self efficacy pada kinerja kerja guru, 4) ada pengaruh langsung positif dari kemampuan manajemen konflik pada self efficacy guru , 5) ada pengaruh langsung positif dari kontrol stres pada self efficacy guru. Kata Kunci: Kemampuan Mengelola Konflik, Kontrol Stres Kerja, Self Efficacy, Pencapaian Kerja
The Contribution of the International Organization of Francophonie in Cultural Matter in the Republic of Congo from 1981 to 2016
Authors: Kouya Hortense Kouya , Oba Dominique 
Published: October 2021

Colonization has had a lasting impact on African life. This movement instilled a new culture within these colonies. Among these African countries is the Congo. On the whole, these countries have experienced some disputes near where it was a question of meeting around an international body which is none other than the Francophonie for the countries or states colonized by France. It is in this sense that under the leadership of three African Heads of State,Léopold Sédar Senghor from Senegal, Habib Bourguiba from Tunisia and Hamani Diori from Niger, and of Prince Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia, the representatives of 21 states and governments signed in Niamey, on March 20, 1970, the convention establishing the Agency for Cultural and Technical Cooperation (ACCT). New intergovernmental organization based on the sharing of a common language, French. The Congo being colonized by France adheres to the International Organization of Francophonie on December 7 to 9, 1981, during the general conference held in Libreville, Gabon. And the Congolese government has come to understand that ensuring a better vision on culture and politics can lead the Congo to sustainable development. Hence the need for the Congolese state to cooperate with the International Organization of Francophonie for better visibility for the cultural and political promotion of the country. This is what the subject of our study is: the contribution of the OIF in cultural and political matters in the Republic of Congo from 1981 to 2016.
دراسة واقع حال الموارد المائية في محافظة الضالع وما يعانيه سكانها من مشكلات طبيعية وبشرية – للأعوام 1997 – 2019م. (دراسة في جغرافية الموارد المائية)
Authors: Alaqeel Hussein Mothnna Mused , Abd Mohammed Salem Mohammed 
Published: October 2021

تتلخص موضوعية هذا الدراسة البحثية الموسومة بـ (دراسة واقع حال الموارد المائية في محافظة الضالع وما يعانيه سكانها من مشكلات طبيعية وبشرية- للأعوام 1997 – 2019م)( دراسة في جغرافية الموارد المائية)، بأنها تناولت أهم المشكلات التي يعاني منها الواقع الطبيعي لمحافظة الضالع، المتمثلة في الصفات العامة للتكوينات الجيولوجية ونتائجها في حدوث مظاهر السطح شديدة التضرس والانحدار، فظلا عن واقع الظروف العامة للعناصر المناخية لمحافظة الضالع، وتحليل بياناتها السنوية المتاحة للأعوام 1997 – 2019، وما يتسم به ذلك الواقع من خصوصية في شحة هطول الأمطار الصيفية الموسمية، التي بفعل تذبذبها وعدم انتظامها، جعل واقع حال السكان يعانون من شحة الموارد المائية وتناقص معدلات حصة الفرد منها سنة بعد أخرى، حيث توصل البحث من خلال التحليل لمعطيات البيانات المتاحة لمنطقة الدراسة إلى أثبات حقيقة المعاناة وملامسة المشكلات الاجتماعية والاقتصادية التي يعاني منها سكان محافظة الضالع جراء ما يترتب عن تلك الظروف الطبيعية من مشكلات في شحة مصادر الموارد المائية، وما تشهده منطقة الدراسة من نشاط عبثي غير مسؤول في الاستغلال والاستخدامات الجائرة للمياه السطحية والجوفية في الأغراض البشرية المختلفة.
كما تناولت الدراسة جمع البيانات الرسمية حول ما تتعرض له المساحة الحوضية (الضالع – قعطبة) من أعمال التنافس الأهلي في حفر الآبار العميقة (الارتوازية) التي تراوح أعماق الكثير منها ما بين 500 – 1000 متر، أي تجاوز الحدود المسموح به طبيعياً، في ظل غياب القانون والإشراف الحكومي الأمر الذي عرض المياه الجوفية المخزونة في ثنايا الطبقات الصخرية المرتفعة تضاريسياً للاستنزاف والجفاف.
وتوصلت الدراسة إلى ضرورة تنظيم القطاع المائي في المحافظة وتنمية الطاقات في الإدارات والمؤسسات المعنية بالموارد المائية، وتقييم استخدام الموارد المائية، ووضع مشكلة المياه وظروف المنطقة (من عجز مائي حالي ـ وعجز مائي مرتقب) جل الاهتمام حتى تحقيق التوازن المائي على المدى المنظور والبعيد.