bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Telemedicine Services in the University of the Philippines Health Service during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Two-week Process Documentation and Analysis
Authors: Anuran Geannagail , Villarante Katrina Lenora , Mejia-Samonte Marishiel , Villa Theresa , Gabuyo AM. Karoline , Engada Kashmir Mae , Babsa-ay Jonathan , Laviña Shiela Marie 
Published: April 2021

Background. Telemedicine provides access to health care services during pandemics. It can be utilized to screen asymptomatic persons, follow up close contacts of confirmed cases, monitor individuals with symptoms, conduct specialty consultations, and offer health services to patients during pandemics.
Objective. To describe the telemedicine processes, good practices, and areas for improvement in the University of the Philippines Health Service (UPHS) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods. This was a cross-sectional study to document telemedicine processes in UPHS. All teleconsultations of employees and students of Philippine General Hospital (PGH) and UP Manila (UPM) during the two-week study period in October 2020 were included. Quantitative data was collected from different modes of patient entry into the UPHS telemedicine services: email, Online Consultation Request and Appointment (OCRA) System, and phone hotlines. Qualitative information was gathered as narrative descriptions of observations in the clinic’s service delivery areas. A focus group discussion was also conducted to illustrate the different steps of the pathway used for telemedicine.
Results. The telemedicine services of UPHS consisted of virtual triage, COVID-19/non-COVID-19 consultation, and telemonitoring. The UPHS virtual triage received patient concerns through OCRA or the hotline numbers. On the other hand, the COVID-19 teleconsultation service provided care to employees and students who contacted the clinic regarding symptoms or exposure via email. The non-COVID-19 service had teleconsultation for patients with other medical concerns. Coordination among staff and presence of a consultant were identified as good practices, while the areas for improvement include the lack of written protocols in issuing fit-to-work clearance for difficult cases and the optional use of OCRA for UPHS consult.
Conclusion. Telemedicine services at the UPHS included tele-triaging, teleconsultations, and telemonitoring with use of phone calls, short messaging service (SMS), emails, and OCRA. Timely coordination, on-site duty consultants, and use of technology were identified as good practices. Lack of protocols and inconsistent OCRA use are areas for improvement.
A Western Massachusetts hospital system’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Ramanathan, MD, MM Nikita , Alouidor, MD, FACS Reginald , Kramer, MD Kristina , Putnam, MD, FACS, FCCM Tyler 
Published: April 2021

Objective: The objective of this paper was to outline a novel model created for the management of the critical care surge due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in a Western Massachusetts hospital.Setting: This model was created and implemented at a Western Massachusetts Level 1 Trauma and tertiary referral center.Conclusions: This article outlines a model devised by an interdisciplinary team for rapid expansion of critical care services by increasing allocated space, staffing, and supplies via modifications of existing systems of care to accommodate a predicted large critical care patient surge due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We predict that this model can be utilized and adapted for future critical care surges in times of similar pandemic situations.
Smoking and oxidised high-density lipoprotein: a preliminary report
Authors: Kotani Kazuhiko , Miura Kouichi 
Published: April 2021

Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease [1]. While various mechanisms are involved in this association, the reduction in the circulating level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), a protective factor against cardiovascular disease, by smoking is well known [1]. Furthermore, smoking is a source of oxidants, leading to oxidative modification of in vivo molecules [1], and HDL is modified oxidatively as oxidised HDL (oxHDL) [2]. Because oxHDL lacks the native HDL function (i.e. suppression of the antioxidative function of apolipoprotein A-I, inhibition of ABCA1-dependent cholesterol efflux from atheromatous lesions) [1–3], the oxHDL behaviour may explain the association among smoking, HDL and cardiovascular disease.
Prevalence and risk factors for the development
of abdominal aortic calcification among
the US population: NHANES study
Authors: Ur Rahman Ebad , Ditah Chobufo Muchi , Farah Fatima , Elhamdani Adee , Khan Arfaat , A. Thompson Ellen , Aronow Wilbert , El-Hamdani Mehiar 
Published: April 2021

IntroductionAbdominal aortic calcification (AAC) is an important marker of subclinical cardiovascular disease and its prognosis. Advanced age, hypertension, smoking, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and higher truncal fat are known markers of AAC in studies conducted around the world. However, literature for these risk factors and their co-occurrence is limited in the US.Material and methodsWe used data from dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (Hologic, v4.0) to detect the occurrence of AAC in a sample population (n = 3140) of the NHANES survey using a computer-assisted interviewing system to assess the risk factors for AAC.ResultsWe found the national prevalence of AAC in the US to be 28.8%. After adjusting for confounders, persons with hypertension: OR = 1.66 (95% CI: 1.30–2.13) and smokers: OR = 1.63 (95% CI: 1.24–2.14) were more likely to have AAC compared to their respective counterparts. Increasing age was positively associated with AAC: OR = 1.06 (95% CI: 1.04–1.08). There was a statistically significant negative association between body mass index (BMI) and AAC, more so in smokers than in non-smokers: OR = 0.97 (95% CI: 0.94–0.97). We did not observe any statistically significant association between diabetes and AAC.ConclusionsAdvanced age, smoking, and hypertension was associated with increased occurrence of AAC. Paradoxically, increasing BMI was inversely associated with AAC and there was no statistically significant association between total body and trunk fat percentages and AAC. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to establish the nationwide prevalence and associated factors in the US.
Selected psychological factors and medication adherence in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Authors: Bąk-Sosnowska Monika , Wyszomirska Julia , Daniel-Sielańczyk Anna 
Published: April 2021

IntroductionThe aim of the study was to determine the relationship between medication adherence (MA) and selected psychological factors in a group of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Material and methodsThe cross-sectional study was conducted in four rheumatology outpatient clinics in Silesia, Poland. The tests used were the Medication Adherence Questionnaire (MAQ), the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale (MHLC), the Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations (CISS), and the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS). The analysis involved 106 adult patients diagnosed with RA at least 6 months before, who were prescribed medication, with disease at any stage and with stable comorbidities. Software was used to perform analyses of frequency, basic descriptive statistics, including the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Student’s t-test for independent samples, intergroup univariate variance, Pearson’s r correlation coefficient, Spearman’s rank correlation  coefficient, Fisher’s exact test and stepwise linear regression.ResultsPowerful Others Health Locus of Control (PHLC), Internal Health Locus of Control (IHLC) and age of the subjects, F(3, 102) = 8.05; p < 0.001 explained 16.8% of the variation in the adherence level for the entire group. In the group of women PHLC and IHLC, F(2, 80) = 10.04; p < 0.001 were included in the model, which explained 18.1% of variation in MA. PHLC was the most significant factor in the group of women ( = 0.55; p < 0.001) and in the entire group ( = 0.48; p < 0.001). In the group of men, Social Diversion Style (SDS), F(1, 21) = 5.81; p = 0.02 was included in the model, which explained 17.9% of the variation in the MA level.ConclusionsThe study identified some psychological predictors of adherence, which explained 16.8% of the variability. Factors increasing the likelihood of medication adherence in patients with rheumatoid arthritis include a strong belief in the power of others, low level of internal health locus of control, and advanced age.
IDENTIFIKASI POTENSI SEKTOR EKONOMI BASIS DAN NON BASIS KOTA METRO
Authors: Novita Novita , Sari Reni Permata , Anwar Rohmatul 
Published: April 2021

Pertumbuhan ekonomi yang tinggi wujud salah satu bentukkeberhasilan pembangunan suatu daerah. Pembangunan suatu daerahdapat berkembang melalui pengembangan sektor unggulan daerahyang akan mendorong berkembangnya sektor lainnya. Tujuan daripenelitian ini ialah untuk mengidentifikasi sektor perekonomian yangmerupakan sektor basis dan non basis di Kota Metro denganmenggunakan metode location quotient (LQ) dan dynamic locationquotient (DLQ). Hasil analisis LQ diketahui sektor tersiermendominasi sebagai sektor basis di Kota Metro. Sedangkan analsisDLQ menunjukkan terdapat 12 sektor yang memiliki potensi menjadisektor basis dimassa yag akan datang dan 5 sektor yang tidak basisyaitu Pertanian, Kehutanan, dan Perikanan, Pertambangan danPenggalian, Industri Pengolahan, Pengadaan Air, Pengelolaan Sampah,Limbah dan Daur Ulang dan Konstruksi.
Kata Kunci : sektor basis dan non basis, LQ, DLQ
Implication Principles Of Carousel Brainstorming Strategy As An Effeciency Motivation For Improving Reading Comprehensionin Pandemic Era
Authors: Rizal Syamsul , Susanto Ferri 
Published: April 2021

This research was Constitutional law program students IAIN of Bengkulu that they haveless motivated and learning reading comprehension is bored, only 120 minutes in a week to study English at Faculty. The purpose of this research explain whether using Carousel Brainstorming Strategy can improve students’ Reading comprehension IAIN Bengkulu especiallyConstitutional law program students IAIN of Bengkuluin Academic year 2019/2020. Therefore, this research by Descriptive Qualitative and quantitative dataThe subjects instruments of this research were 30 students, consisted of females 23 and 7 males. The instruments of this research were reading tests, students observation checklists andlecturer observation checklist and fiels notes, and interview. The result of students mean score in Pre-assessment and every meeting, there are improvement in pre-assessment ( 50,1), The first meeting (62,43), and The second meeting (75,33). This research shows that using Carousel Brainstorming Strategy has successfully improved the students reading comprehension, the improvement was influenced by the used of interesting material chosen and lecturer’s participation toward the students.
TINJAUAN YURIDIS PELAKSANAAN PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM BAGI KONSUMEN TERHADAP MAKANAN MIE INSTAN DALAM KEMASAN YANG TELAH KADALUWARSA
Authors: Sidauruk Jinner , Simanjuntak Nova Sari 
Published: April 2021

The Research is motivated to see how The development of economic sector trade produce various types of goods or variations of food. But in the circulation of food in Indonesian special its instants noodles is still a matter to be considered, where consumers are often harmed by violations committed by business actors by selling instants noodles that have expired. Global competition makes business actors justify any means to reap the benefits of one of them by distributing food expired so that they can reduce the number of losses. Writing method used in this journal writing empirical juridical method that essentially examines the law in its application in public life. The hallmark of empirical juridical research is a study that goes from the das sollen gap (theory)to the das sein (practice or reality). The result of this research is Legal protection for consumers related to the circulation of instant noodles expired in Denpasar is worth noting where many consumers not only inDenpasar city feel the loss due to food or beverage expired. With the existence of Law No. 8 of 1999 on Consumer Protection, the guaranteed consumers who feel aggrieved and the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency in his duties only become a medium in coaching for business actors or producers who sell goods or foods that are expired, while in cracking down in the implementation of public health Office. Not only provide guidance, drug and food regulatory agencies can provide recommendations for follw-up by the health service, as well as the consumer community should be more careful in buying food and if they find naughty business actors in terms of selling expired foods can report to the agency drug and food superintendent.
SEGURANÇA PÚBLICA NO BRASIL
Authors: Estrella Robinson Daniel , Duarte Fernanda dos Santos , Nogueira Jacira Maria Muller , Moraes Luis Eduardo Machado , Lago Crisciani , Quevedo Diogo Silva de 
Published: April 2021

A Segurança Pública é um tema de muita importância para todos os cidadãos brasileiros, o aumento da criminalidade traz muita insegurança para a população, tornando-se um desafio para a Administração Pública, pois no Brasil a população depende da atuação do Estado para manter a segurança, objetivando a garantia e proteção dos direitos individuais e assegurando os direitos da cidadania. Assim buscou se o conhecimento do que é segurança. O presente artigo tem como objetivo geral buscar o conhecimento da importância da segurança Pública, visto que, a Segurança Pública é de interesse coletivo.
Trabalho remoto: uma análise sobre a percepção de servidores públicos com deficiência
Authors: Cardoso Tavares Daniela , Dos Santos Borges José Antônio 
Published: April 2021

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar a percepção de servidores públicos com deficiência em relação ao trabalho remoto, verificando se esta forma laboral favorece ou não a inclusão destas pessoas. Para isso, entrevistamos sete servidores públicos federais voluntários através do WhatsApp e, após a análise das respostas revelou-se a presença de aspectos favoráveis e desfavoráveis sobre o trabalho remoto, demonstrando que esta modalidade laboral gera sentimentos que têm forte relação com a personalidade e as especificidades de cada tipo de deficiência. Concluímos que o trabalho remoto pode ser considerado um fator de inclusão e que também proporciona autossutentabilidade desde que aplicado criteriosamente. Sem o devido cuidado na sua adoção, entretanto, esta modalidade laboral pode significar um retrocesso na luta da pessoa com deficiência, em função dos paradigmas culturais e do preconceito ainda fortemente arraigados na nossa sociedade.
Aerosol radiative impact during the summer 2019 heatwave produced partly by an inter-continental Saharan dust outbreak – Part 1: Short-wave dust direct radiative effect
Authors: Córdoba-Jabonero Carmen , Sicard Michaël , López-Cayuela María-Ángeles , Ansmann Albert , Comerón Adolfo , Zorzano María-Paz , Rodríguez-Gómez Alejandro , Muñoz-Porcar Constantino 
Published: April 2021

Abstract. The short-wave (SW) direct radiative effect (DRE) during the summer 2019 heatwave produced partly by a moderate, long-lasting Saharan dust outbreak over
Europe is analysed in this study. Two European sites (periods) are considered: Barcelona, Spain (23–30 June), and Leipzig, Germany (29 and
30 June), 1350 km apart from each other. Major data are obtained from AERONET and polarised Micro-Pulse Lidar (P-MPL) observations. Modelling is used to describe the
different dust pathways, as observed at both sites. The coarse dust (Dc) and fine dust (Df) components (with total dust, DD = Dc + Df) are
identified in the profiles of the total particle backscatter coefficient using the POLIPHON (POlarisation LIdar PHOtometer Networking) method in synergy with P-MPL measurements. This
information is used to calculate the relative mass loading and the centre-of-mass height, as well as the contribution of each dust mode to the total dust DRE. Several aspects of the ageing of dust are put forward. The mean dust optical depth and its Df/DD ratios are,
respectively, 0.153 and 24 % in Barcelona and 0.039 and 38 % in Leipzig; this Df increase in Leipzig is attributed to a longer dust
transport path in comparison to Barcelona. The dust produced a cooling effect on the surface with a mean daily DRE of −9.1 and
−2.5 W m−2, respectively, in Barcelona and Leipzig, but the Df/DD DRE ratio is larger for Leipzig (52 %) than for Barcelona
(37 %). Cooling is also observed at the top of the atmosphere (TOA), although less intense than on the surface. However, the Df/DD DRE ratio
at the TOA is even higher (45 % and 60 %, respectively, in Barcelona and Leipzig) than on the surface. Despite the predominance of Dc
particles under dusty conditions, the SW radiative impact of Df particles can be comparable to, even higher than, that induced by the Dc ones. In
particular, the Df/DD DRE ratio in Barcelona increases by +2.4 % d−1 (surface) and +2.9 % d−1 (TOA) during the dusty
period. This study is completed by a second paper about the long-wave and net radiative effects. These results are especially relevant for the next
ESA EarthCARE mission (planned in 2022) as it is devoted to aerosol–cloud–radiation interaction research.
Destruction and reinstatement of coastal hypoxia in the South China Sea off the Pearl River estuary
Authors: Zhao Yangyang , Uthaipan Khanittha , Lu Zhongming , Li Yan , Liu Jing , Liu Hongbin , Gan Jianping , Meng Feifei , Dai Minhan 
Published: April 2021

Abstract. We examined the evolution of intermittent hypoxia off the
Pearl River estuary based on three cruise legs conducted in July 2018: one
during severe hypoxic conditions before the passage of a typhoon and two
post-typhoon legs showing destruction of the hypoxia and its reinstatement.
The lowest ever recorded regional dissolved oxygen (DO) concentration of 3.5 µmol kg−1 (∼ 0.1 mg L−1) was observed in bottom
waters during leg 1, with an ∼ 660 km2 area experiencing
hypoxic conditions (DO < 63 µmol kg−1). Hypoxia was
completely destroyed by the typhoon passage but was quickly restored
∼ 6 d later, resulting primarily from high biochemical
oxygen consumption in bottom waters that averaged 14.6 ± 4.8 µmol O2 kg−1 d−1. The shoreward intrusion of offshore subsurface
waters contributed to an additional 8.6 ± 1.7 % of oxygen loss
during the reinstatement of hypoxia. Freshwater inputs suppressed
wind-driven turbulent mixing, stabilizing the water column and facilitating
the hypoxia formation. The rapid reinstatement of summer hypoxia has a
shorter timescale than the water residence time, which is however comparable
with that of its initial disturbance from frequent tropical cyclones that
occur throughout the wet season. This has important implications for
better understanding the intermittent nature of hypoxia and predicting
coastal hypoxia in a changing climate.
Folk Medicine in the Philippines: A Phenomenological Study of Health-Seeking Individuals
Authors: Rondilla Nadine Angela , Rocha Ian Christopher N. , Roque Shannon Jean , Lu Ricardo Martin , Apolinar Nica Lois B. , Solaiman-Balt Alyssa A. , Abion Theorell Joshua , Banatin Pauline Bianca , Javier Carina Viktoria 
Published: April 2021

Background: Folk medicine refers to traditional healing practices anchored on cultural beliefs of body physiology and health preservation. Reflective of indigenous heritage, it fosters a better understanding of health and disease, healthcare systems, and biocultural adaptation. In the Philippines, Quiapo is a well-known site for folk medicine services, cultural diversity, religious practices, and economic activities.
Methods: This study utilized a phenomenological approach to comprehend the lived experiences of health-seeking individuals and the meaning behind their acquisition of folk medicine products. Using convenience sampling, seven participants acquiring folk medicine products in Quiapo on the day of data collection were approached and interviewed on separate instances. The collected data subsequently underwent thematic analysis.
Results: Analysis revealed three emergent themes: health-seeking behavior, sources of knowledge, and folk medicine utilization. Health-seeking behavior was linked with the participants’ purpose of going to Quiapo, reasons for utilizing folk medicine, experiences in using folk medicine, and beliefs associated with the product bought. Sources of knowledge tackled the participants’ sources of information about Quiapo and its products. Folk medicine utilization relates to the type of product bought, its perceived medicinal use, and its history of usage.
Conclusion: Folk medicine is perceived to be effective alleviating health concerns. The acquisition of such products is attributed to satisfaction from prior experience, distrust in the current healthcare system, family tradition, and intention to supplement existing medical treatment. This study provides health professionals a better understanding of patients who patronize folk medicine, subsequently aiding them in providing a holistic approach to treatment.
APLIKASI MACAM PUPUK MAJEMUK DAN MULSA TERHADAP PENINGKATAN PRODUKSI CABAI RAWIT (Capsicum frutescens L.)
Authors: Qibtiyah Mariyatul , Anam Choirul , Ayyubi Muhammad Annas 
Published: April 2021

Tanaman cabai rawit ialah salah satu macam sayuran Hortikultura penting yang bernilai tinggi dan cocok di budidaykan di daerah tropika seperti di Indonesia. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa cabai rawit sangatlah di butuhkan di masyarakat untuk kebutuhan sehari-hari. Mengingat sangat di perlukaannya komoditas tanaman cabai rawit di masyarakat sebagai salah satu bumbu makanan pokok. Maka perlu adanya upaya untuk meningkatkan produksi tanaman cabai rawit. Salah satu upaya tersebut dengan menggunakan pupuk majemuk dan mulsa organik. Penelitian ini bertempat di Desa Tunggul, Kecamatan Paciran, Kabupaten lamongan dengan ketinggian tempat ­± 5 Meter dpl. Waktu penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan Pebruari sampai bulan Mei 2020. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) faktorial yang trediri dari 2 factor dan setiap faktor terdiridari 3 level yang diulang 3 kali ulangan, yaitu :Faktor pertama macam pupuk majemuk terdiri dari 3 taraf yaitu : Tanpa Pupuk Majemuk (kontrol), Pupuk NPK Mutiara, PupukKandang. faktor kedua mulsa terdiridari 3 taraf yaitu: Tanpa mulsa (Kontrol),mulsa jerami, mulsa skam. Pengamatan produksi tanaman cabai rawit meliputi fase vegetatif (Tinggi Tanaman, Jumlah Cabang, Diameter Batang dan fase generatif (jumlah buah pertanaman, Berat Buah per Tanaman). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan interaksi antara perlakuan pupuk majemuk NPK dan mulsa organik jerami berpengaruh baik pada semua parameter pengamatan.