bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The effect of changing training data on a fixed deep learning detection model
Authors: Nasser A N , Alsabbagh A , Géza H 
Published: September 2019

AbstractWithin the lack of accurate data, for some computer vision applications, researchers usually use other pictures collected from different sources for the training. To know the effect of these added data, we compare the detection results of a customized dataset of objects, using the same detection model, while changing the training data fed into the network. For our work, we run the detection on images captured by the Microsoft Kinect sensor after training the network on different combinations of training data. The first part of the training data is captured by the Kinect itself, and the second is collected from several sources from the internet, referred to as collected images. We then change the distribution of these images between training and validation to feed them into the fixed training model. The results prove that this distribution of data can considerably affect training and detection results under the same model parameters. In addition, mixing the captured images with other collected ones can improve these results.
Improving the engineering education system – a students’ perception
Authors: Simion C P , Slusariuc G C , Stanciu R D , Bucovetchi O 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Nowadays, we hear more and more complains about the quality of the Romanian educational system that decreased over the last decades. Therefore, one of the three pillars of the 2018-2030 strategy regarding the education system is “the adaptability of the educational system to external changes and trends of the future”. As everybody may notice, trends change with every new generation. Those who are now students, the so-called members of the Z-generation are different from those before them. The authors consider that to identify the best teaching methods for increasing the efficiency of the educational process, it is necessary to address to the representatives of the Z generation. Starting from their expectations, a more efficient strategy can be developed. This will lead to an increase in the quality of the educational activities and a better integration of the graduates on the labor market. The authors chose two universities in Romania (University “Politehnica” of Bucharest and University of Petrosani) for the pilot sample and leaded several focus groups that aimed to identify students’ dissatisfaction and expectations towards the educational process. After analyzing the results, there were identified several elements that can be implemented in the didactic process for improving it.
Application of new data formats for electronic document management in government bodies
Authors: Pysarenko V , Dorohan- Pysarenko L , Kantsedal N 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Increasing the volume of information around the world and the rapid development of the latest information technologies led to the emergence of new opportunities for their use in the life of society, in the work of the authorities and local self-government. The introduction of computer technology for the processing, transferring, storage and use of information have led to the creation of documents on fundamentally new media, which caused the emergence of such concepts as an electronic document or document in electronic form. Analyzing the current state of the organization of processes of electronic document circulation in the activities of the public administration bodies of Ukraine as a component of e-government, it should be noted that there is a need for further study of the problem issues of the implementation of electronic document circulation, namely the order of application of electronic documents and the composition of their identity and legal registration, in order to provide legal force electronic documents and make it possible to use them on a par with paper documents. The development is devoted to the possibilities of using a new type of biometric digital signature in electronic documents of public administration bodies. The advantages and disadvantages of using this type of digital signature are analyzed. The directions of introduction of alternative means of identification of the person with the signing of electronic documents are indicated.
Using “GUI” programming environments to calculate the level of service at intersections
Authors: Dumitru I , Racila L D , Matei L , Tutunea D , Florescu B S 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Inside busy cities, road congestion is common due to the large number of vehicles. Modifying existing infrastructure only for certain periods of peak time or for specific events involves high costs, so it is desirable to use its full capacity. At the same time those in charge of traffic optimization level infrastructure and coordination are municipalities. Based on the above premises it can be seen that for a better optimization of traffic in a critical situation and require the use of unique software for calculating traffic light times, service level, etc. The paper aims at using software platforms in “GUI” applications to be used in the context of dynamic changes in road traffic.
Urban buses gearbox faults analysis
Authors: Dan S C , Mureşan R D , Burnete N 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Urban busses have to assure transport of thousands/tens of thousands/hundreds of thousands passengers, on short distances and in extreme working conditions that stress the transmission. The multitude and diversity of buses that are used in public transportation in the cities of Romania, the structure of available fleets, the different road categories that are used for public transportation and the way that public transport is organised – are all factors that influence different faults of urban busses gearbox. In these conditions, reliability and durability of transmission composing elements are affected considerably. This paper is the result of a study that highlights the gearbox faults that appeared in the urban busses of one of Romania’s important public transport company. The data analysed in this study has been collected from the order vouchers prepared in the workshop, containing information about the supposed fault that caused the bus to be called for repairs and the actual faults that needed intervention by the personnel, the last ones being considered as faults and noted as such.
Research on the relationship between chromatic vision and biomechanics of the posture and the gait cycle
Authors: Baritz M. I. 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Visual screening is a complex source of information, usable in the medical field, in vision recovery or sports, to increase performance in various sports fields that require the use of the visual system. For the study of the visual system a variety of methods are used, starting from visual parameters analysis, biomechanics, computer simulations and modelling and completing with optical and video analysis on kinematic and dynamic parameters. In many researches, a very close link between visual function and loco-motor function is identified, considering that the visual system is that which, when in dysfunction or overexploited, can cause changes in the characteristics of the gait cycle and posture of the human body. Thus, the first part of the paper analysis the general aspects of the behaviour of the visual system without dysfunctions and its connection with the loco-motor system. In the second part of the paper is presented an experimental setup for the analysis of the influence of chromatic stress on the way of movement and the posture of the human subjects, and in the third part of the paper the recordings made on footscan pressure plate and respectively with the perception assessment software application colour are presented. In the final part of the paper the results of the processing of this information and the conclusions from the experiment are presented.
Imbalance in local revenues from property taxes in Poland versus local infrastructure expenditures
Authors: Forys Iwona , Cymerman Joanna 
Published: September 2019

AbstractThe imbalance in the public finance sphere is equated with the budget deficit, when the inflows to the local budgets do not cover the expenses. In the article, the imbalance is understood in two ways: as the deficit of property tax revenues, in relation to the public expenditures for purposes directly related to the infrastructure that increase the value of a property or change its purpose; and as a spatial imbalance in the amount of revenues in the individual territorial self-government units. The second approach will examine the disproportion of tax and per capita spending broken down into urban, rural and urban-rural communes, as well as the search for the causes of disproportions in the level of tax revenues. The aim of the study is to indicate a permanent budget deficit within the meaning of earmarked expenditure (income from property tax - expenses on real estate infrastructure) in the surveyed units, and a strong differentiation of this deficit in the three groups of local government units examined. The study will use the data from public statistics and methods of multidimensional analysis. The obtained results may be another argument in favor of introducingad valoretax in Poland, as well as implementing the concept of activity-based budgets, and prescribing generic inflows to expenditures on related purposes.
49 Health and Social Care Professionals’ Perceptions Regarding Home-Care Robots for Older People in Ireland: A Questionnaire Study
Authors: Kodate Naonori , Donnelly Sarah , Tsujimura Mayuko , Suwa Sayuri 
Published: September 2019

Abstract

Background
Home-care robots have been developed as one of the assistive technologies, and benefits and challenges of their use have been debated in many countries. Research teams in Japan, Finland and Ireland carried out a questionnaire to explore perceptions of potential users (older people, family caregivers, and health and social care professionals (HSCPs)) towards the use of home-care robots. As part of a larger tri-country comparative study, this paper reports preliminary findings from the data collected from the online survey of HSCPs in Ireland.

Methods
Questionnaire was developed iteratively among the research teams in three countries. Questions related to the use of advocates in deciding whether to use home-care robots, desirable functions in such robots, and perceptions of privacy protection. Based on networks of professional and advocacy groups, HSCPs were contacted and 123 respondents took part in the questionnaire, and 46 fully completed the questionnaire.

Results
Out of 46 respondents (44 female, 1 male and 1 did not wish to specify), 80% answered that they are open to the use of home-care robots. Safety monitoring and alert functions were considered to be most desirable in home-care robots. 76% of the respondents placed importance on the guarantee of entitlement to receiving human care, irrespective of the use of home-care robots. 30% answered that they have a negative impression of robots, to some extent. The overall majority (N=39, 85%) felt strongly that a decision as to whether to use home-care robots should be made by the user, and that the access to data collected in any form by robots requires extra care.

Conclusion
While there was generally a positive perception of the use of home-care robots among Irish HSCPs, cautious attitudes were evident in the areas of decision-making and privacy. This study was funded by the Pfizer Health Research Foundation.
61 Impact of Dedicated Geriatrician Involvement on National Emergency Laparotomy Audit Standards and Outcomes
Authors: Coary Roisin , Jenkins Kath , Mitchell Emma , Pullyblank Anne , Shipway David 
Published: September 2019

Abstract

Background
Older patients undergoing emergency laparotomy (EmLap) have high levels of mortality and morbidity. The National Emergency Laparotomy Audit (NELA) in the United Kingdom records processes and outcome measures for patients undergoing EmLap. Recent data shows that geriatrician review is associated with reduced post-surgical mortality (Oliver C.M. et al., British Journal of Anaesthesia 2018). Geriatrician review of all patients aged ≥70 years is a NELA standard. However, the most recent national report shows only 23% compliance, falling short of the target of 80% and consistently the poorest performing standard.

Methods
In August 2018, we established a dedicated gastrointestinal surgery liaison service to replace ad hoc geriatrician reviews. We evaluated the impact on NELA standard compliance and patient outcomes.
Data were extracted from the local NELA database on all patients aged ≥70 years, for the first six months of the service (September to February). These were compared to the same time period in the preceding year prior to service launch.

Results
Following service introduction, increased numbers of patients aged ≥70 years underwent EmLap: 50 (2018-9) vs 31 (2017-8). Geriatrician review occurred in 86% (n=43) in 2018-9, compared to 16% (n=5) in 2017-8. Inpatient mortality fell from 23% (n=7) in 2017-8 to 14% (n=7) in 2018-9. Discharge to own home rose to 76% (n=38) in 2018-9 from 68% (n=21) in 2017-8. One patient in each cohort was newly discharged to a nursing home. Mean length of stay was 17.9 days in 2018-9 (range 3-75), versus 17.6 in 2017-8 (range 3-94).

Conclusion
Introduction of a dedicated geriatric surgical liaison service is associated with increased compliance with NELA standards. Despite more emergency laparotomies being performed on older patients, this was associated with improved mortality and rates of home discharge, consistent with published data. Targeted investment in surgical liaison services may therefore be warranted.
71 Challenges of Delayed Discharges – A Rehabilitation Hospital’s Perspective
Authors: Soh Josephine , O'Connor Marie 
Published: September 2019

Abstract

Background
Delayed discharge is a system level problem. It is prevalent internationally, expensive and associated with detrimental outcomes for both patients and health care staff. The aim of this study was to examine reasons for delayed discharges and investigate the relationship between it and clinical complications in a rehabilitation unit.

Methods
A retrospective study design of patients on delayed discharge list, from December 2017 to August 2018. Data collected from review of medical charts and electronic patient records (BlueSpier).

Results
62 patients were identified as delayed discharges, representing 33.3% of the total 186 discharges from the ward, over a 9-month period. Data was obtained for 27 patients. Mean age was 82 years (66-96 years) with an equal male: female ratio. Mean bed days lost was 37 days (4-274 days). 63% of discharges were delayed due to home care packages (HCP), including 44.4% (n=12) awaiting approval of new HCP and the remaining 18.5% (n=5) awaiting an increase in hours. 25.5% (n=7) of delayed patients were awaiting suitable nursing home placements. Other reasons for delayed discharges included awaiting equipment for home (n=5), home adaptations (n=3) and ward of court proceedings (n=1).
Morbidities and clinical complications were common among delayed patients. 26% (n=7) became more dependent in mobility at discharge and 51.9% (n=14) experienced clinical complications. These complications include infections (n=9), falls (n=3), acute delirium (n=2), exacerbation of heart failure (n=1), low mood (n=1), acute coronary syndrome (n=1) and pressure sore (n=1).

Conclusion
1 in 3 discharges from our rehabilitation ward were delayed. These delays led to functional decline in our patients and exposed them to avoidable adverse outcomes by unnecessary prolonging hospitalisation. Resources need to be directed towards prompt delivery of community services to facilitate a safe and timely hospital discharge.
73 Challenges in Developing an Age-friendly County Programme in Ireland: Translating Global WHO Policy into Local Practice
Authors: McDonald Bernard 
Published: September 2019

Abstract

Background
Developing age-friendly communities is a significant global policy issue. The WHO (2007) age-friendly cities and communities initiative has had a significant influence on the development of Ireland’s Age-Friendly Programme. With research on such programmes still at an early stage, this paper critically examines the utilisation of the WHO age-friendly planning framework in an Irish context. It explores older adults’ experience of living in two towns in an ‘age-friendly’ county and, in parallel, examines stakeholders’ perspectives on the development of the county’s age-friendly programme. This multi-perspectival approach facilitates an assessment of how the age-friendly county programme addresses older residents’ needs, and illustrates how the WHO conceptual and planning framework has worked in an Irish context.

Methods
The paper reports on a study which employed a mixed-method, qualitative case-study research design, using a constructivist grounded theory approach to explore the lived experience of older adults, and a case-study framework for the stakeholder perspective.

Results
The research identifies salient social and cultural dimensions of the day-to-day lived experience of older people which, although they impact on the age-friendliness of the places in which they live, are neglected in the WHO framework. It also identifies a unique combination of economic, political, cultural, and organisational factors which have impacted on age-friendly programme development in Ireland.

Conclusion
In critically analysing use of the WHO age-friendly model, the paper suggests ways in which the model can be modified to better accommodate the diverse experience of older adults not only in Ireland, but also in other geographic and cultural contexts.
84 Does Dual-Task Gait Speed Predict Cognitive Performance in Midlife Type 2 Diabetes? Baseline Results from the ENBIND Study
Authors: Dyer Adam , Killane Isabelle , Bourke Nollaig , Woods Conor , Gibney James , O'Neill Desmond , Reilly Richard , Kennelly Sean 
Published: September 2019

Abstract

Background
Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) in midlife is associated with a greater risk of dementia in later life. The longitudinal ENBIND Study is examining novel approaches to biomarker discovery in this high-risk group which may help identify those at greatest risk

Methods
Non-demented participants with midlife T2DM (no micro/macrovascular complications) and matched controls were recruited. Following detailed health/diabetes assessment, general cognitive (MoCA) and computerised neuropsychological (CANTAB) assessment were performed. Gait was assessed by stopwatch and accelerometers across several tasks including self-selected and maximal gait speed in addition to a dual-task cognitive paradigm (reciting alternate letters of the alphabet). Bloods were analysed for C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c). Between group differences were analysed using t-tests/non-parametric equivalents and linear regression used for multivariate analysis.

Results
Sixty participants with T2DM (51.9 +/- 8.4 yrs) and 30 matched controls (52.3 +/- 7.9 yrs) were recruited. Controlling for demographic and cardiovascular covariates, T2DM was associated with a lower MoCA score, slower self-selected, maximal and dual-task gait speed (all p<0.05). Maximal gait speed (p =0.006) but not self-selected gait speed (p =0.47) was associated with poorer cognitive function. On multivariate analysis of the dual-task difference, both T2DM and lower MoCA score were associated with a poorer performance, (p<0.001, p= 0.003). Overall, performance in the lowest vs highest quartile on the dual-task gait paradigm was associated with a significantly poorer performance on the MoCA (p<0.001; median 27 vs 29). On multivariate analysis of laboratory parameters, higher CRP levels were associated with slower maximal (p =0.041) and dual-task (p=0.033) gait performance.

Conclusion
Midlife T2DM is associated with poorer cognitive performance. Gait speed, and in particular dual-task gait speed, correlate strongly with general cognitive performance. Future work will tease out the specific domains of gait and cognition which are affected, and assess longitudinally in this high-risk group.
100 The Factors Which Impact Non-Familial Intergenerational Interaction within Public Space: An Integrative Review
Authors: Kennedy Olwen , Boland Pauline 
Published: September 2019

Abstract

Background
Intergenerational interaction is the communication which occurs between people from two or more generations and known benefits include improved psychological wellbeing and decreased social isolation. Intergenerational programs therefore have the potential to decrease risk of loneliness for older people. Public spaces are accessible and open for use to all people, irrespective of age or ability, and are therefore an important environment to consider for intergenerational interaction development. The aim of this review was to identify factors which impact non-familial intergenerational interaction within public spaces.

Methods
An integrative review of qualitative and quantitative peer reviewed literature was completed, from inception through January 2019. Academic Search Complete, Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals, CINAHL, Science Direct, SCOPUS, Social Sciences Citation Index and Web of Science were searched. The search yielded 488 articles, 16 of which were included. Research studies were critically appraised using the Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool and key data were extracted and synthesised to identify the factors which impact non-familial intergenerational interactions in public spaces, through a method of constant comparison analysis.

Results
Three key themes were identified: ‘Comparing naturally occurring non-familial intergenerational interactions with structured intergenerational programs’; ‘Barriers to non-familial intergenerational interactions in public spaces’ and ‘Successful non-familial intergenerational interaction achieved through shared activity’.

Conclusion
The findings highlighted that structured intergenerational programs have a greater chance of facilitating positive intergenerational interaction, as the presence of a group facilitator directly enabled non-familial intergenerational interactions. Successful non-familial intergenerational interactions were achieved through shared experiences of fun and meaningful activities. Barriers to non-familial intergenerational interaction in public space included lack of opportunities, negative attitudes held of different generations, age stereotypes and age segregation. Older people have the potential to benefit most from non-familial intergenerational interaction, due to increased risk of loneliness and high participation rates in non-familial intergenerational interactions in public spaces.