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A general framework of multiple coordinative data fusion modules for real-time and heterogeneous data sources
Authors: Kashinath Shafiza Ariffin , Mostafa Salama A. , Lim David , Mustapha Aida , Hafit Hanayanti , Darman Rozanawati 
Published: August 2021

Abstract
Designing a data-responsive system requires accurate input to ensure efficient results. The growth of technology in sensing methods and the needs of various kinds of data greatly impact data fusion (DF)-related study. A coordinative DF framework entails the participation of many subsystems or modules to produce coordinative features. These features are utilized to facilitate and improve solving certain domain problems. Consequently, this paper proposes a general Multiple Coordinative Data Fusion Modules (MCDFM) framework for real-time and heterogeneous data sources. We develop the MCDFM framework to adapt various DF application domains requiring macro and micro perspectives of the observed problems. This framework consists of preprocessing, filtering, and decision as key DF processing phases. These three phases integrate specific purpose algorithms or methods such as data cleaning and windowing methods for preprocessing, extended Kalman filter (EKF) for filtering, fuzzy logic for local decision, and software agents for coordinative decision. These methods perform tasks that assist in achieving local and coordinative decisions for each node in the network of the framework application domain. We illustrate and discuss the proposed framework in detail by taking a stretch of road intersections controlled by a traffic light controller (TLC) as a case study. The case study provides a clearer view of the way the proposed framework solves traffic congestion as a domain problem. We identify the traffic features that include the average vehicle count, average vehicle speed (km/h), average density (%), interval (s), and timestamp. The framework uses these features to identify three congestion periods, which are the nonpeak period with a congestion degree of 0.178 and a variance of 0.061, a medium peak period with a congestion degree of 0.588 and a variance of 0.0593, and a peak period with a congestion degree of 0.796 and a variance of 0.0296. The results of the TLC case study show that the framework provides various capabilities and flexibility features of both micro and macro views of the scenarios being observed and clearly presents viable solutions.
Effectiveness of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) living mulch on weed suppression and yield of maize (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Mas-Ud Mustapha , Dokurugu Fuseini , Kaba James Seutra 
Published: August 2021

Abstract
Weed control plays a vital role in achieving higher maize yield. We tested the hypothesis that interseeding cowpea as living mulch with maize will reduce biomass and diversity of weeds, and improve soil physical properties and maize yield. In 2017/2018 cropping seasons, a 2 × 4 factorial experiment was laid in a randomized complete block design with three replications at the Savelugu Municipality of Northern Ghana. The factorial treatment consisted of three cowpea varieties interseeded with two maize genotypes and a control (maize with no living mulch). Our result showed that, in both seasons, weed biomass and diversity, soil temperature, and grain yield were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in control plots than in cowpea living mulch plots at all growth stages of both maize varieties. However, maize growth was not affected by weeds at tasseling. We established that cowpea varieties as living mulch in maize cropping have similar effect on soil moisture and temperature but have varying degrees of suppressing weeds and improving maize yield. The cowpea living mulch had weed biomass of 0.5 t ha−1 compared to 2.6 t ha−1 in the control. In addition, living mulch plots had maize grain of 2 t ha−1 and stover yield of 3 t ha−1 compared to 0.98 and 2 t ha−1 respectively in the control. In conclusion, choosing the appropriate time for intercropping living mulches and selection of plant species (growth and canopy cover) for living mulch are essential in suppressing growth of weeds.
Examining Linkage for National Economic Policy Development
Authors: Swasito Adhipradana , Aribawa Aang 
Published: August 2021

Purpose. To study critically examines links as a criterion in shaping Indonesia’s economic policy and to evaluate the relationship between sectors' forward linkages and sectors' contribution to net export earnings, employment generation, and value-added creation of Indonesia's manufacturing.
Design/Method/Approach. Statistical analysis of the industries sectors' forward linkages and sectors' contribution to net export earnings, employment generation, and value-added creation of Indonesia's manufacturing between 1995 and 2005.
Findings. The policies based on intersectoral input linkages have been prevalent and implemented in many developing countries. Indonesia's Government has frequently introduced the policies based on linkages. It is established that a sector with high linkages does not always provide a greater contribution to the economy. During the research window, sectors with lower forward linkages significantly contributed to Indonesian net export earnings, job creation, and value-added. However, this study does not mean that high connections are bad. This study argues that policymakers should also take into account factors other than relationships.
Practical implications. The results of analysis links of Indonesia`s performance in the industries from 1995 to 2000 suggest that the policies based on interconnections, such as policies to provide greater domestic added value, are unwarranted, and but there is no need to place too much emphasis by forward linkages in policymaking.
Originality/Value. This study emphasizes that all factors that are direct in the formulation of economic policy should be considered as comparative advantages.
Paper type. Empirical.
Plasma interleukin-6 levels correlate with survival in patients with bacterial sepsis and septic shock
Authors: Vivas Monica Chavez , Villamarin Guerrero Hector Fabio , Tascon Antonio Jose , Valderrama-Aguirre Augusto 
Published: August 2021

AbstractIn this study, IL-6 levels were assessed as inflammatory biomarker of bacterial sepsis in patients hospitalized at the ICU of the hospital of Colombia.Materials and methodsProspective study on 62 patients diagnosed with sepsis and septic shock. An ELISA assay was used to test serum levels of IL-6 at admission and 48 h after admission. Variables were analyzed by χ2 test (alfa <0.05). Multivariable Cox regression was used to determine the survival with the statistical program SPSS v23.00.ResultsPatient's median age was 53 years old and 59.7% were male. Lung was the most common primary site of infection (43.5%), and hypertension comorbidity with higher prevalence (40%). Infection by Gram negative bacteria were significantly more frequent among patients than Gram positive (P = 0.037). Overall, survival analysis showed that 10 (16.1%) patients died with a survival median of 7.00 +4.874 (2–3) days. In patients with sepsis we detected a significant decline in the average of IL-6 serum levels after 48 h of admission [7.50 (SD: 7.00–68.00) pg/mL vs. 68.00 [SD: 7.00–300.00] pg/mL (P = 0.000). Only 25% of patients with septic shock who presented high levels of IL-6 at the time of admission and at 48 h had a survival up to 15 days (P = 0.005).ConclusionWe found significant differences between the plasma levels of IL-6 during the first 48 h after admission to the ICU among patients with sepsis and septic shock. Patients with sepsis had a significant decline in IL-6 levels, whereas in patients who developed septic shock, levels of this cytokine remained high and have a lower survival compared to those who maintained low levels of IL-6.
Impact of the interface layer on the cycling behaviour and retention of ferroelectric hafnium oxide
Authors: Lederer Maximilian , Mertens Konstantin , Kia Alireza M. , Emara Jennifer , Olivo Ricardo , Raffel Yannick , Lehninger David , Ali Tarek , Kühnel Kati , Seidel Konrad , Kämpfe Thomas , Eng Lukas M. 
Published: August 2021

Abstract
Reliability is a central aspect of hafnium oxide-based ferroelectric field effect transistors (FeFETs), which are promising candidates for embedded non-volatile memories. Besides the device performance, understanding the evolution of the ferroelectric behaviour of hafnium oxide over its lifetime in FeFETs is of major importance for further improvements. Here, we present the impact of the interface layer in FeFETs on the cycling behaviour and retention of ferroelectric silicon-doped hafnium oxide. Thicker interfaces are demonstrated to reduce the presence of antiferroelectric-like wake-up effects and to improve endurance. However, they show a strong destabilisation of one polarisation state in terms of retention. In addition, measurements of the Preisach density revealed additional insight in the wake-up effect of these metal-ferroelectric-insulator-semiconductor (MFIS) capacitors.

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Covid-19 em áreas de aglomerados subnormais e não subnormais no Espírito Santo, Brasil
Authors: Maciel Ethel , Jabor Pablo Medeiros , Macedo Laylla Ribeiro , Almada Gilton Luiz , Zanotti Raphael Lubiana , Cerutti Junior Crispim , Gomes Cristiana Costa , Alencar Filomena Euridice Carvalho de , Reuter Tania , Andrade Vera Lucia Gomes de , Cardoso Orlei Amaral , Medeiros Junior Nésio Fernandes de , Bastos Whisllay Maciel , Bertolani Marlon Neves , Silva Leticia Tabachi , Zandonade Eliana 
Published: August 2021

Objetivos: estimar prevalência de infecção pelo SARS-CoV-2 em residentes na região da Grande Vitória moradores de aglomerados subnormais e não subnormais; e, comparar características sociodemográficas e clínicas dos residentes totais (infectados e não infectados com o SARS-CoV-2), entre esses aglomerados. Método: Estudo de prevalência de base populacional, por meio de teste sorológico realizado em 2020, com unidade de estudo em domicílios da Grande Vitória, agrupados em setores censitários classificados como Aglomerados sub-normais (AGSN) e os Aglomerados não sub-normais (AGNSN). Os dois grupos foram comparados quanto a prevalência e fatores associados. O nível de significância adotado foi de 5%. Resultados: A prevalência encontrada no AGSN foi 12,05% (IC 95% de 9,59 a 14,50%), e no grupo AGNSN foi 10,23% (IC 95% de 7,97% a 12,50%) esta diferença não foi estatisticamente significante (p = 0,273). Comparando-se as características sociodemográficas foram encontradas nos AGSN mais pessoas que se autodeclaram da raça cor parda, percentual maior de analfabetos e pessoas apenas com ensino fundamental, maior número de moradores por domicílio, maior permanência em transporte coletivo, compartilhamento de banheiro com outro domicílio, menos dormitórios por residência e maior frequência de abastecimento irregular de água quando comparadas aos AGNSN(P<0,05). Conclusões: As características epidemiológicas dos moradores de AGSN evidenciam as desigualdades sociais que podem dificultar as medidas de controle em uma situação de pandemia.
FORMAS DE ENSINAR A PARTIR DA ABORDAGEM SOBRE SUSTENTABILIDADE E MOBILIDADE URBANA
Authors: Stuchi Silvia , Paulino Sonia 
Published: August 2021

O artigo tem como objetivo abordar formas de ensinar por meio da abordagem sobre sustentabilidade com o foco em mobilidade urbana. O recorte do trabalho incidiu em professores e alunos do ensino fundamental II na Zona Leste da cidade de São Paulo. Na elaboração da atividade “mapa dos trajetos” foram identificados os deslocamentos mais recorrentes realizados no bairro e entorno da escola, qualificando-os e discutindo com os estudantes cada caminho e os meios de transporte utilizados. Em seguida, foram realizadas vistorias cidadãs em ruas do entorno da escola com base em metodologia desenvolvida para avaliar serviços públicos de mobilidade ativa e integração com transporte coletivo, contemplando as seguintes categorias: calçadas e mobilidade; acesso à cidade; atratividade e segurança pública; segurança viária; e ambiente. As práticas pedagógicas adotadas para novas formas de ensinar abordando a temática da mobilidade na cidade contribuiu para ensino do conteúdo programático no ensino fundamental, na disciplina de Geografia e Ciências Naturais. Além disso, as práticas propostas estão alinhadas aos Trabalhos Colaborativos de Autoria (TCA), abordando problemas sociais ou comunitários, permitindo aos estudantes refletir sobre o entorno, reconhecer diferenças e participar efetivamente na construção de decisões e propostas visando a transformação socioambiental.
Analysis of Patient Handoff between Providers at a Tertiary Urban Medical Center
Authors: Metzinger Candice , Antonios Samer , Kallail K James , Okut Hayrettin , Zackula Rosey , Cline Brianna 
Published: August 2021

Introduction. Few studies have quantified the total number of attending and consulting physicians involved in inpatients’ care, and no other research quantifies the total number of all providers participating in inpatients’ care. The purpose of this study was to calculate the number of attending hand-offs, the attending encounter time, and the total number of providers participating in inpatients’ care for all admitted patients at a tertiary urban medical center.
Methods. The study design was an observational retrospective cohort. Subjects included pediatric and adult patients who were admitted to and discharged from Ascension Via Christi St. Francis (AVCSF) in Wichita, Kansas between November 01, 2019 and January 31, 2020. Data were abstracted from the Cerner Electronic Medical Record. Variables included: patient demographics, admitting diagnosis, diagnosis related group (DRG), admission service, and duration of inpatient stay. Provider variables abstracted included provider type and provider specialty. Categorical variables were presented as frequencies and percentages, while continuous variables were presented as means ± standard deviation.
Results. The sample included information from 200 patient charts. Patients’ ages ranged from 5 to 94 years, with a mean of 61 years. Approximately 52% were female and 74.9% were admitted to a surgical service. The length of all inpatients’ stays ranged from less than 1 day to 31 days, with a mean of 4 days. Seventy-six different DRGs were recorded. The most frequent attending specialties for medical patients were hospital medicine, internal medicine, general surgery, and interventional cardiology. Consulting physicians had more patient encounters than any other healthcare provider. For all inpatients, an average of two attending physicians participated in care over the duration of their stay with a range of one to six attending physicians. There was an average of one hand-off between attending physicians. Patients had an average of five consulting physicians, two resident physicians, two physician assistants, and two nurse practitioners during a stay. There was an average of 10 total providers, with a range of one to 46 total providers participating in care.
Conclusions. Understanding the provider data surrounding an inpatient stay is a foundational step in assessing the quality of the provider-inpatient encounter and potential areas for improvement. In this study, the average number of attending physicians and handoffs was reasonable; however, the total number of providers involved in care was relatively high. Assessment of staffing and scheduling requirements by hospital administration could identify areas of improvement to reduce the potential for medical error caused by multiple providers being involved in patient care.
Fundamentalismos, interculturalidad y procesos educativos. Construir puentes en lugar de muros
Authors: Sacavino Susana Beatriz 
Published: August 2021

El presente trabajo parte de la realidad de los distintos fundamentalismos que vienen ganando fuerza en nuestras sociedades y sus consecuencias que favorecen actitudes y comportamientos de rechazo hacia los que consideran diferentes, amenazan los derechos humanos y la construcción de relaciones de acogida y respeto entre los distintos grupos sociales. El estudio tiene por finalidad profundizar en el concepto de fundamentalismo e identificar sus diversas modalidades. También propone cómo situarse en relación con esta problemática en la perspectiva de promover una sociedad plural y una educación ciudadana democrática e intercultural. Integra el proyecto de investigación sobre Interculturalidad, Ecología de Saberes y Prácticas Educativas, desarrollado por el Grupo de Estudios Cotidiano, Educación y Cultura(s) del Departamento de Educación de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), con el apoyo económico del Consejo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (CNPq).
Este trabajo está estructurado en dos partes. En un primer momento hace una aproximación a lo que se entiende por fundamentalismo, su surgimiento y la gama plural de fundamentalismos existentes en la contemporaneidad. A partir de ese contexto, en un segundo momento, presenta algunas estrategias educativas para construir puentes de diálogo y acogida mutua entre personas y grupos socioculturales y étnicos distintos, en lugar de levantar muros de odio, rechazo y discriminación. En la conclusión se tejen algunas consideraciones para la deconstrucción de los fundamentalismos, en la perspectiva de afirmación de los derechos humanos y la ciudadanía intercultural.
MULHERES VÍTIMAS DE VIOLÊNCIA: COMO OLHAR PARA UM ATENDIMENTO COM FRAGILIDADES
Authors: Martins Veronezi Daiéllen , Costa Joana D'Arc Neves , Rodrigues Soares Flavinéia Cristina , Hiroshi Katsuragawa Tony 
Published: August 2021

O presente estudo buscou investigar como os trabalhadores da saúde atuam frente à situação de casos de violência doméstica contra mulheres. A abordagem foi qualitativa e descritiva sobre os procedimentos adotados pela equipe de saúde durante a admissão de casos. Alguns profissionais de saúde relataram que apenas realizam os primeiros socorros e preenchem o prontuário de atendimento, encaminhando a vítima para acompanhamento social e psicológico na rede de saúde, enquanto que outros mapeiam, conjuntamente, a rede de suporte social existente e/ou que se pode acionar, e prestam atendimento ambulatorial e interagem com os demais membros da equipe interprofissionais. As maiores dificuldades assinaladas pelos profissionais de saúde que realizam o atendimento foram a falta de capacitações e a ausência de protocolo interinstitucionais para os casos de violência. O estudo possibilitou verificar que qualquer trabalhador de saúde bem instruído, seja médico, enfermeira, psicóloga, assistente social ou educador, pode acolher as mulheres em situação vulnerável. Além disso, a equipe interdisciplinar no âmbito da saúde, contribui muito para promover a recuperação e o resgate da autoconfiança e autoestima da mulher vítima de violência doméstica. Conclui-se que os profissionais apresentam algumas lacunas e carências referentes ao atendimento das vítimas de violência.
Palavras-chave: Violência doméstica. Saúde pública. mulheres agredidas. equipe interprofissionais.
COVID-19 associated mucormycosis during the second wave of pandemic in South India
Authors: Thayyil Jayakrishnan , Divakaran Amrutha , Anikkady Navya 
Published: August 2021

Background: The incidence of mucormycosis has risen more rapidly during the second wave compared with the first wave of COVID-19 in India. As with the other parts of the country, our state also experience surge of mucormycosis cases among COVID-19 patients admitted in our hospitals. The surge of COVID-19 associated mucormycosis (CAM) which was new for the whole medical community with no prior experience. In this context a prospective descriptive study was conducted.Methods: The study was done at a public sector tertiary care hospital in Kerala, South India from April to June 2021 prospectively.Results: During our study period of three months total 40 cases were reported with diagnosis of mucormycosis. Sex wise 29 (72.5%) were males and 11 (27.5%) were females. The mean age was 55.8+16 years. Thirty three (83%) cases were confirmed to be CAM by real time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RTPCR) test. Thirty one (79%) of them have got associated risk factor diabetes mellitus. Twenty six (65%) had undergone steroid treatment. Other associated risk factors were hypoxia 10 (25%), zinc supplement 30 (75%), steam inhalation 14 (35%), and intensive care unit (ICU) admission 6 (15%). All the cases were rhino orbito cerebral type. Majority 26 (65%) received medical and surgical treatment. The outcome wise 16 (40%) patients were discharged after cure and case fatality rate was 4 (10%).Conclusions: In our study CAM was highly associated with increasing age above 50, diabetes, steroid use and zinc supplementation. The health care workers and patients should be made aware of the importance of glycemic control, over use of steroids.
A prospective observational study on efficacy of modified rheumatoid arthritis protocol of rituximab (2000 mg) on patients of pemphigus
Authors: Singh Santosh Kumar , Satyaraj Prannav , Sachan Prasoon 
Published: August 2021

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Rituximab (RTX), an anticluster of differentiation 20 antibody, targets B lymphocytes, has been shown in open series studies to be effective in treating pemphigus. The objective was to evaluate whether a modified rheumatoid arthritis protocol, in which the patient received four doses of 500 mg of rituximab at an interval of two weeks was safe and effective in pemphigus management.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> It was a prospective observational study in which 46 pemphigus patients included and four doses of 500 mg of RTX at an interval of two weeks given and number of doses required for complete remission (CR), proportion of patient respond partially or doesn’t respond or relapsed after CR.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> We enrolled 46 patients in the study, 8 with pemphigus foliaceus (PF) and 38 with pemphigus vulgaris (PV). 20 were male and 26 were female followed up for 15±4.24 months (12-18). All patient responded to therapy. CR of 23 patient after 2 dose OF 500 mg RTX ,of 18 patient after 3 dose, 5 patient partial remission (PR) after 4 doses. All patient were on 100 mg OD azathioprine. PR, all have oral lesions got CR after 3 weeks of 4th dose. 3 patients relapsed MD 11±2.8 months (9-13 months) and given additional dose of 500 mg RTX and got resolved in 3 weeks.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> We found modified rheumatic arthritis protocol for RTX was shown to be effective in treatment of pemphigus patient and relapse cases with additional dose. Immunological assay were not performed to limit the study.</p><p class="abstract"> </p>
Penerapan Lembar Kerja Siswa Berbasis Etnomatematika pada Materi Transformasi Geometri untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa
Authors: Priciliya Sinta 
Published: August 2021

Pada pembelajaran matematika terdapat beberapa kesulitan yang dialami siswa. Salah satu cara untuk mengatasi kesulitan tersebut adalah dengan menerapkan strategi yang sesuai dengan karakteristik materi dan siswa. Pada materi transformasi geometri dapat menerapkan pendekatan Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) dan lembar kerja siswa (LKS) berbasis etnomatematika. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa dengan menerapkan LKS berbasis etnomatematika pada materi transformasi geometri. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa dengan kemampuan matematika tinggi di SMK Negeri 1 Pujer. Metode pengumpulan data meliputi observasi dan tes. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pada siklus pertama dengan menerapkan pembelajaran konvensional, siswa memperoleh skor rata-rata di bawah 60. Sdangkan pada siklus kedua dengan menerapkan pendekatan RME dan LKS berbasis etnomatematika, skor yang diperoleh rata-rata di atas 60. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut dapat disimpulkan bawha penerapan LKS berbasis etnomatematika pada materi transformasi geometri dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa.
Kata kunci: LKS, etnomatematika, hasil belajar