bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Quantifying Psychosocial Impacts From Coastal Hazards for Cost-Benefit Analysis in Eastern Quebec, Canada
Authors: Boyer-Villemaire Ursule , Kanli Cicéron Vignon , Ledoux Guillaume , Gosselin Charles-Antoine , Templier Sébastien 
Published: July 2021

The assessment of psychosocial impacts related to coastal hazards (erosion, submersion) has so far been mainly qualitative. As cost-benefit analysis is gaining popularity among communities to assess adaptation options in the face of increasing coastal hazards, there is a need to develop quantitative indicators to improve the inclusion of human impacts in decision-making. The project therefore aimed to suggest quantitative indicators for a cost-benefit analysis in the Lower St. Lawrence region exposed to the waters of the estuary of the St. Lawrence River in eastern Quebec, Canada. A systematic survey of five municipalities was conducted in 2019 (n = 101). In general, the prevalence of mental health impacts was the double than that of physical health (30 vs. 14%); and was higher for affected respondents: 50.0 and 23.9%, against 13.5 and 5.8% for unaffected respondents.With regards to psychosocial impacts, the main results were that
affected people were 2.33 more stressed in normal times than unaffected respondents and this variation increased to 3.54 during a storm surge warning;the quality of sleep of affected respondents when a storm warning is issued was 2.39 poorer than that of unaffected respondents.With regards with economic impacts,
an additional 11% in absenteeism has been observed among respondents affected;the likelihood of experiencing financial difficulties was 1.27 higher for those affected;a small subgroup of affected respondents (&lt;10) declared a mean of 400 CAD of additional health expenses.The results show that the assistance received provides little protection against stress, or even increases it, if it is mainly financial. In addition, a high degree of social isolation and living alone increases stress in the face of hazards. Thus, social capital and psychosocial assistance act as a protective factor in reducing psychosocial impacts. The probability of financial stress, on the other hand, increases in the event of maladaptation (inefficient adaptation expenditures leading to repair costs). Overall, the importance of the impacts measured justifies further economical investigation for their inclusion in the cost-benefit analysis.
Cardiac Myosarcoma in a Newborn Infant—A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Vakrilova Liliya , Marinov Rumen , Hitrova-Nikolova Stanislava , Dobrev Dobri , Denev Maxim , Lazarov Stoyan 
Published: July 2021

Background: Malignant cardiac neoplasms are extremely rare in neonates. Prenatal diagnosis is often not available. Initial symptoms can mimic non-cardiac diseases. We present a pre-mature newborn, birth-weight 2,480 g, 34 gestational weeks, which underwent cardiac surgery due to a cardiac tumor.Case Summary: This was a 3–rd pregnancy after two spontaneous abortions to a mother with thrombophilia, diabetes, hydramnios, and retroplacental hematoma. The baby was admitted to NICU with transitory respiratory failure and inborn infection; hence oxygen-supplementation and antibiotics were initiated. On day 11 a deterioration with tachypnea, high oxygen requirements, significantly increasing C-reactive protein values were noted. Chest radiographs were unremarkable. On day 18 a life-threatening condition with clinical symptoms of shock was identified. Echocardiography showed a large tumor formation in the right atrium, reduced blood flow in the right ventricle and pulmonary artery. On day 19 cardiac surgery was performed: a large tumor with a myxomatous appearance that occupied the cavity of the right atrium and infiltrated the annulus of the tricuspid valve was extirpated. The front wall was restored with a patch. Hemodynamics was temporarily stabilized. On the following day, ventricular fibrillation and asystole occurred. Despite life support efforts, the outcome was lethal. The histological result confirmed leiomyosarcoma of the right atrium and right ventricular hypotrophy.Conclusion: Inborn cardiac sarcomas are extremely rare. The prognosis is poor. Due to fast progression in the third trimester, they can be missed by fetal echocardiography in earlier pregnancy. The postnatal clinical course is aggressive, not specific until invasive infiltration or obstruction by the tumor mass occurred. In our case, the sarcoma mimicked an inborn infection, followed by nosocomial infection and septic shock. Despite low incidence, cardiac tumors should be kept in mind and echocardiography should be conducted if there are unclear symptoms with progressive deterioration during the neonatal period.
Continuous Heart Rate Monitoring for Automatic Detection of Life-Threatening Arrhythmias With Novel Bio-Sensing Technology
Authors: Chorin Ehud , Hochstadt Aviram , Schwartz Arie Lorin , Matz Gil , Viskin Sami , Rosso Raphael 
Published: July 2021

Aims: Assessing the effectiveness of novel bio-sensing technology (CardiacSense), for accuracy and reliability of automatic detection of life-threatening arrhythmias.Methods and Results: This prospective study consisted of Eighteen patients (13 males and 5 females, mean age 59.4 ± 21.3 years) undergoing induction of ventricular tachycardia/fibrillation or provocation of transient ventricular asystole. We tested the detection of provoked ventricular arrhythmias by a wrist-worn watch-like device which uses photoplethysmography (PPG) technology to detect the cardiac rhythm. We used simultaneous electrocardiographic (ECG) recordings as gold standard for arrhythmia definition and confirmation of beat-to-beat detection. A total of 1,527 QRS complexes were recorded simultaneously by ECG and PPG. The overall correlation between the ECG (R-R intervals) and the PPG (G-G intervals) was high, with a correlation coefficient of R = 0.949 (p &lt; 0.001). The device accurately detected all events of mimicked life endangering arrhythmias, including five events of transient (adenosine-induced) ventricular asystole as well as seven episodes of monomorphic ventricular tachycardia and 6 events of ventricular fibrillation.Conclusion: This proof-of-concept study suggests that wearable devices using PPG technology, currently used to detect atrial fibrillation, may also have a role as automatic detectors of life-threatening arrhythmias.
Construction and Validation of an Immune-Based Prognostic Model for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Based on Public Databases
Authors: Mao Miaobin , Ling Hongjian , Lin Yuping , Chen Yanling , Xu Benhua , Zheng Rong 
Published: July 2021

BackgroundPancreatic adenocarcinoma (PAAD) is a highly lethal and aggressive tumor with poor prognoses. The predictive capability of immune-related genes (IRGs) in PAAD has yet to be explored. We aimed to explore prognostic-related immune genes and develop a prediction model for indicating prognosis in PAAD.MethodsThe messenger (m)RNA expression profiles acquired from public databases were comprehensively integrated and differentially expressed genes were identified. Univariate analysis was utilized to identify IRGs that related to overall survival. Whereafter, a multigene signature in the Cancer Genome Atlas cohort was established based on the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) Cox regression analysis. Moreover, a transcription factors regulatory network was constructed to reveal potential molecular processes in PAAD. PAAD datasets downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus database were applied for the validations. Finally, correlation analysis between the prognostic model and immunocyte infiltration was investigated.ResultsTotally, 446 differentially expressed immune-related genes were screened in PAAD tissues and normal tissues, of which 43 IRGs were significantly related to the overall survival of PAAD patients. An immune-based prognostic model was developed, which contained eight IRGs. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression revealed that the risk score model was an independent prognostic indicator in PAAD (HR &gt; 1, P &lt; 0.001). Besides, the sensitivity of the model was evaluated by the receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. Finally, immunocyte infiltration analysis revealed that the eight-gene signature possibly played a pivotal role in the status of the PAAD immune microenvironment.ConclusionA novel prognostic model based on immune genes may serve to characterize the immune microenvironment and provide a basis for PAAD immunotherapy.
Risk Factors for Poor Prognosis of Severe Infection in Children With Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome: A Double-Center, Retrospective Study
Authors: Zhang Hengci , Qiu Shiyuan , Zhong Cheng , Shi Lin , Li Jiacheng , Zhang Tao , Zhu Xiaoping , Wang Mo 
Published: July 2021

Background: Infection is the most common complication of Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome (INS) and the main cause of INS recurrence, severe infection and even leading to mortality. The purpose of this study was to investigate the risk factors of severe infection in INS children and the clinical parameters influencing prognosis.Methods: Totally 147 children with INS and concomitant infections were enrolled and classified into the severe infection group (SIG) and Non-severe infection group (Non-SIG). The clinical characteristics and auxiliary examination results were compared between the two groups, and the early-warning parameters for severe infection and risk factors for poor prognosis were evaluated.Results: There were 49 patients in the SIG, 98 patients in the Non-SIG. In the SIG, the most common severe infections disease included severe pneumonia (63.6%), severe sepsis (30.6%), septic shock (4.1%). In SIG, Gram-positive bacteria (GPB) were more common, as was respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and the three most common strains were Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus (SA) and Staphylococcus epidermidis. There were more steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome and combination of steroids and immunosuppressants in SIG, compared with the Non-SIG (P = 0.000). Patients in the SIG has lower complement 3 (C3, ≤ 0.55 g/L,) and absolute lymphocyte count (ALC, ≤ 1.5 × 109/L) (P = 0.004). Logistic regression analysis revealed that the independent risk factors for severe infections were the combined use of immunosuppressants [95% confidence interval (CI):1.569–463.541, P = 0.023], steroid resistance (95% CI: 4.845–2,071.880, P = 0.003), C-reactive protein (CRP) ≥8 mg/L (95% CI: 43.581–959, 935.668, P = 0.001), and infections caused by GPB (95% CI: 27.126–2,118, 452.938, P = 0.002), influenza (95% CI: 2.494–1, 932.221, P = 0.012) and RSV (95% CI: 5.011–24 963.819, P = 0.007). The patients in the SIG were classified into the survival group (N = 39) and the mortality group (N = 5). Logistic regression analysis showed that white blood cell count (WBC) &gt;15 × 109/L (95% CI: 1.046–2.844, P = 0.033) was an independent risk factor of poor prognosis for these patients.Conclusions: Resistance to steroids, combined with steroids and IS agents, and GPB infections (especially SA) are high-risk factors for severe infection in children with INS. We should monitor CRP ≥ 8 mg/L, C3 ≤ 0.55 g/L and ALC ≤ 1.5 × 109/L to avoid developing severe infection. Accompanied by an increase in ANC, WBC significantly increased, suggesting a fatal infection.
Systematic Review on the Impact of Conditional Cash Transfers on Child Health Service Utilisation and Child Health in Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Onwuchekwa Chukwuemeka , Verdonck Kristien , Marchal Bruno 
Published: July 2021

Background: Conditional cash transfers (CCTs) are interventions which provide assistance in the form of cash to specific vulnerable groups on the condition that they meet pre-defined requirements. The impact of conditional cash transfers on children's access to health services and on their overall health has not been established in sub-Saharan Africa.Method: We conducted a systematic review aimed at summarising the available information on the impact of conditional cash transfers on health service utilisation and child health in sub-Saharan Africa. We searched databases for peer-reviewed articles, websites of organisations involved in implementing conditional cash transfer programmes, and Google scholar to identify grey literature. Records were selected based on predefined eligibility criteria which were drawn from a programme impact framework. Records were eligible if one of the following outcomes was evaluated: health services utilisation, immunisation coverage, growth monitoring, anthropometry, illness reported, and mortality. Other records which reported on important intermediate outcomes or described mechanisms significantly contributing to impact were also included in the review. Data items were extracted from eligible records into an extraction form based on predefined data items. Study quality indicators were also extracted into a quality assessment form.Results: Thematic narrative synthesis was conducted using data from nine included records. The review included five cluster randomised evaluations, one quasi-experimental clustered study, one randomised trial at the individual level, one mixed-method study and one purely qualitative study. There was insufficient evidence of an impact of conditional cash transfers on health service utilisation. There was also not enough evidence of an impact on nutritional status. No impact was observed on health status based on illness reports, nor on immunisation rates. None of the included records evaluated the impact on childhood mortality.Conclusions: The findings of this review suggest that a positive impact may be observed in health service utilisation and nutrition, however, this may not translate into improved child health. Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms and pathways by which these interventions work, explore the effect of contextual factors on their impact, and assess their cost implication especially within resource-constrained settings.
Computer- Assessment of Attention and Memory Utilizing Ecologically Valid Distractions: A Scoping Review
Authors: Pinnow DeAnna , Hubbard H. Isabel , Meulenbroek Peter A. 
Published: July 2021

Introduction: Deficits in the cognitive domains of attention and memory leave a large impact on everyday activities that are not easily captured in the clinical environment. Therefore, clinicians are compelled to utilize assessment tools that elicit everyday functioning that include real-world contexts and distractions. As a result, the use of computer-assisted assessment has emerged as a tool for capturing everyday functioning in a variety of environments. The purpose of this scoping review is to map how virtual reality, augmented reality, and computer-based programs have implemented distractions for clinical populations.Methods: A scoping review of peer reviewed publications was conducted by searching Pubmed, PsychInfo, Web of Science, Rehabdata, and Scopus databases (1960-October 20, 2020). Authors completed hand-searches for additional published and unpublished studies.Results: Of 616 titles screened, 23 articles met inclusion criteria to include in this review. Primary distraction display modalities included computer monitor displays (n = 12) and head mounted displays (HMD) (n = 7). While computer-assisted assessments included distractions, no systematic approach was utilized to implement them. Primary distractions included both auditory and visual stimuli that were relevant to the task and/or simulated environment. Additional distraction characteristics emerged including location, timing, and intensity that can contribute to overall noticeability.Conclusion: From this review, the authors examined the literature on the implementation of distractions in simulated programming. The authors make recommendations regarding identification, measurement, and programming with suggestions that future studies examining metrics of attention to implement distraction in measurable and meaningful ways. Further, the authors propose that distraction does not universally impact performance negatively but can also enhance performance for clinical populations (e.g. additional sensory stimuli to support focused attention).
Penegakan Hukum Terhadap Penyalahgunaan Narkotika Di Indonesia
Authors: Saragih Rayani , Simanjuntak Maria Ferba Editya 
Published: July 2021

This study aims to analyze law enforcement against narcotics abuse in Indonesia and and inhibiting and supporting factors as well as efforts to overcome barriers to law enforcement in law enforcement against narcotics crime in Indonesia. The pre-emptive done as early as possible in form of informal seminar and local counseling to the society about the dangerous effect of illegal drug use. The preventive effort was implementing through series of Routine Police Operation and Special Police Operation. While the repressive efforts were law enforcement action through criminal investigation and indictment which rooted within legality aspect. Each effort still encounters several problems, such as lack of personnel, insufficient equipment, breach of information and lack of operational funds. The type of research used is qualitative research, with the type of research being descriptive. Data collection techniques are carried out by means of observation, and study of documents.
Folkways Lonto Leok Budaya Manggarai dalam Terang Pemikiran William Sumner Tentang Masyarakat Sebagai Kerjasama Antagonistic
Authors: Adon Mathias Jebaru 
Published: July 2021

As a large nation consisting of various regional cultures, Indonesia has various folkways, which are the skills and local wisdom of the Indonesian people. In Manggarai culture, one folkway that is most famous is lonto leok. Lonto leok is the life principle of the Manggarai community which expresses a sense of unity and oneness as a group of people. Therefore, this study aims to reveal the value of togetherness contained in folkways lonto leok. The methodology used is an interpretive method of the phenomenon of living with the Manggarai community in a comparative study with William Graham Sumner's thinking about society as an antagonistic collaboration. This study reveals that the Manggarai community was born from the antagonistic collaboration between tribes who fought each other in the past, which then united to form the Manggarai community as it is today. These historical traces are clearly revealed in the folkways lonto leok, which means collective deliberation. This study contributes to understanding the history of the unity of the Republic of Indonesia and how this unity is maintained.
SURFACE ACOUSTIC WAVE FILTERS: RUSSIAN CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
Authors: ГУЛЯЕВ Ю.В. , БАГДАСАРЯН А.С. , СИНИЦЫНА Т.В. 
Published: July 2021

Представлена ретроспектива развития технологии поверхностных акустических волн (ПАВ) - одной из самых инновационных в мире. Неоспоримый вклад в динамику развития техники ПАВ внесли российские ученые, результаты теоретических исследований которых, внедренные в промышленное производство, позволили реализовать широкий спектр устройств, обеспечивающих прием, обработку и передачу информации с минимальными искажениями в таких областях, как телевидение, сотовая связь, навигация, радиочастотная идентификация и, конечно, техника специального назначения. Приведены важнейшие результаты исследований по каждому направлению.
The article shows a retrospective of the development of surface acoustic wave (SAW) technology, which remains one of the most innovative technologies in the world. The undeniable contribution to the dynamics of SAW technology has been made by Russian scientists, whose theoretical studies, introduced into industrial production, have made it possible to implement a wide range of devices providing reception, processing, and transmission of information with minimal distortion in such areas as television, cellular communications, navigation, radio frequency identification, and of course special-purpose techniques. The most important results of research in each direction are presented.
STUDY ON THE TRAFFIC OF NANONETWORK APPLICATIONS
Authors: ПИРМАГОМЕДОВ Р.Я. , ХУДОЕВ И.В. , КУЧЕРЯВЫЙ А.Е. 
Published: July 2021

Рассматриваются вопросы моделирования трафика наносетевых приложений - одного из перспективных направлений развития телекоммуникационных систем (IMT-2030). Трафик анализируется с учетом существующих алгоритмов работы шлюза, обеспечивающего взаимосвязь между наносетью и традиционными сетями. Проведен цикл экспериментов с использованием методов имитационного компьютерного моделирования. Сделаны выводы о необходимости динамических подходов к управлению сетевыми ресурсами в событийно-ориентированных наносетях.
It is considered the issue of traffic modeling of nanonetwork applications - one of the promising directions of the development of telecommunication systems (IMT-2030). The traffic is analyzed taking into account the existing algorithms of the gateway, which provides the interaction between the nanonetwork and traditional networks. A series of experiments were carried out using the methods of computer simulation. The article concludes that the management of the resources of event-oriented nanonetworks requires dynamic methods.
ON-BOARD DIGITAL SWITCHING OPTIONS FOR CIVIL COMMUNICATION SATELLITES
Authors: МЕНТУС О.В. , АКОПОВ А.А. 
Published: July 2021

Рассматриваются варианты построения полезных нагрузок с цифровой коммутацией для спутниковой связи на примере перспективного космического аппарата «Экспресс-АМУ4». Показано, что использование цифровой коммутации в отечественных спутниках связи позволяет обеспечить гибкость оказания услуг и более успешно конкурировать с зарубежными спутниковыми системами связи.
This article considers variants of digital switching payloads for satellite communications on the example of a promising spacecraft Express-AMU4. It is shown that the use of digital switching in domestic communication satellites allows providing flexibility in the provision of services and more successfully competing with foreign satellite communication systems.
SIMULATION MODELING OF THE RADIO-ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENT IN THE AREA OF MILITARY UNITS OPERATIONS
Authors: СМИРНОВ А.А. , КУДРЯВЦЕВ А.М. , ГАЛОВ С.Ю. 
Published: July 2021

Рассматриваются вопросы моделирования радиоэлектронной обстановки с использованием среды имитационного моделирования AnyLogic. Для создания модели используется агентный подход. Имитационная модель содержит агенты трех классов: объект, радиоэлектронное средство, радиосеть. Моделируются перемещение объектов воинского формирования в соответствии с видом боевых действий и темпами движения, а также постановка радиопомех, приводящая к переходу радиосетей на запасные частоты. Реализация имитационной модели позволяет сформировать календарно-событийное представление радиоэлектронной обстановки, которое может быть использовано в качестве исходных данных для оценки ситуативной обстановки, в том числе с учетом применения радиоэлектронных средств субъектами данной ситуативной обстановки.
The issues of modeling the radio-electronic environment using the AnyLogic simulation environment are considered. An agent approach is used to create the model. The simulation model contains agents of three classes: an object, an electronic device, and a radio network. The movement of objects of military units is modeled in accordance with the type of hostilities and the speed of troops movement, as well as the setting of radio interference, leading to the transition of radio networks to spare frequencies. The implementation of the simulation model allows creating a calendar-event representation of the radio-electronic environment, which can be used as source data for assessing the situational environment, including taking into account the use of electronic means by the subjects of this situational environment.