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The psychological cost of climate change: anxiety among adolescents and young adults - a cross-sectional study
Authors: Meo Sultan Ayoub , Shafi Khalid Mahmood , Hussain Abid 
Published: February 2025

ObjectivesClimate change is an undeniable reality that has never before been experienced at such a higher scale of social, physical, and mental levels. Its impact has been studied at environmental, health, economic and sustainable survival levels, but the toll that it takes on the mind, especially among the youth, needs further studies to highlight the impact. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the impact of climate change on anxiety among adolescents and young adults in the Global South.MethodsThis questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among students from all levels of education in the Global South. A total of 760 respondents including 202 from schools, 158 from colleges, and 400 from degree-awarding institutes and universities, (200 were undergraduates and 200 were graduates) voluntarily participated in the study. Based on their age and gender distribution, the average age was 18.56 years, 363 (47.7%) were males, and 397 (52.3%) were females. The Hogg Eco-Anxiety Scale (HEAS) was used to investigate the level of ecological anxiety among the youth in the Global South. The three categories of anxiety symptoms in terms of affective symptoms, behavioural symptoms, and personal impact were investigated.ResultsThe results revealed that the affective symptom shows a moderate positive and statistically significant relationship with age, higher the age higher the affective symptom of anxiety. The impact of income on affective symptoms, the respondents with a higher income have the highest mean (M=1.61), the higher the income the higher the affective symptoms of anxiety. To assess the difference in the anxiety symptoms based on the education level of respondents, the highest mean value was found among those with graduate (M=1.78), followed by college (M=.88), university (M=.83) and school (M=.82), which means that the highest affective symptoms are faced by graduate students.ConclusionsThe results show a moderate positive and statistically significant relationship between age and income on anxiety symptoms, the higher the age and income higher the affective symptom of anxiety. The youth of the global south feel little anxiety due to climate change; this is detrimental and needs urgent remedial measures. To combat climate change requires a multi-pronged approach, with solutions ranging from personal responsibilities and actions to large-scale systemic changes to tackle this critical challenge.
Public perception of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia during the Omicron wave: recommendations for policy improvement
Authors: Almalki Mohammed J. , Alotaibi Amani A. , Jabour Abdulrahman M. , Elamin Ali , Hetany Wafa A , Adam Hamza Abdullah M. , Moafa Hassan N , Alamer Ahmed S. , Alsharif Anwar , Almalki Sami M. 
Published: February 2025

BackgroundThe emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants makes it difficult to forecast potential epidemiological changes. This study investigates Saudi citizens’ perceptions of COVID-19 during the Omicron wave.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study using an online survey and a convenience sample of 746 participants. The survey included questions about demographics, anxiety levels, and perception of COVID-19 during the Omicron wave.ResultsOur findings revealed that 27.3% of the participants believed that COVID-19 cases would decrease, while 30.2% believed that cases would increase; the remaining 42.5% were uncertain. When asked about the primary reasons for expecting a rise in COVID-19 cases, the two most frequently cited causes were non-adherence to prevention measures (74.7%) and the high transmissibility of the virus (66.7%). Conversely, when asked about the primary reasons for expecting a decrease in COVID-19 cases, participants cited the availability of free vaccines (60.3%), government measures (59.9%), compliance with preventive measures (57.4%), and health awareness programs (44.1%). Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that anxiety about COVID-19 (AOR = 1.23, 95% CI: 1.15–1.32) and education level (AOR = 1.58, 95% CI: 1.11–2.25) were significant predictors of respondents’ expectations of increases or decreases in COVID-19 cases (p &lt; 0.05). Around 46.2% of participants were moderately to highly worried about the reinstatement of lockdowns, while 36.2% reported moderate to high levels of anxiety related to COVID-19. Ordinal logistic regression analysis showed that respondents who reported higher levels of worry about the reinstatement of lockdowns were 1.28 times more likely to experience higher levels of anxiety related to COVID-19 (p &lt; 0.05). A few participants were hesitant to adhere to preventive measures because they had already been vaccinated or believed that COVID-19 was not real or severe. This hesitancy raises public health concerns, suggesting that some individuals may underestimate the risks associated with COVID-19 and future pandemics.ConclusionThis study provides valuable insights into how Saudi citizens perceived COVID-19 during the Omicron wave. Understanding these perceptions can guide the development of public health policies, optimize resource allocation, help control the potential transmission of viral variants, and enhance preparedness for future pandemics.
Uropathogen profiles and their antimicrobial resistance patterns in patients: a three-year retrospective study in Sichuan region
Authors: Xu Xiaofang , Wang Yuanfang , Li Ning , Jin Yilei , Xu Xinyi , Zhou Zhiwei , Xie Yi , Sun Qun 
Published: February 2025

BackgroundUrinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common infection requiring empiric antibiotic treatment. Due to the increased antibiotic resistance of uropathogens and their regional variation, monitoring pathogen distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility is important to ensure effective antibiotic therapy. This retrospective study analyzed the 3-year-long uropathogen profiles and their resistance from a single tertiary general hospital (single-center) and 28 hospitals (multi-center) to provide data allowing guidance for appropriate empiric antimicrobial treatment for UTI.MethodsA total of 26,108 non-repetitive clinical urine isolates from the single-center during 2017–2019 and the multi-center in 2018 were collected, the pathogen and antimicrobial resistance profiles were analyzed.ResultsEscherichia coli, Enterococcus faecium, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterococcus faecalis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were the top five bacterial pathogens for both the multi-center and single-center, while the proportion of Candida albicans was higher in the single-center. E. coli was the most resistant species, with resistance rates exceeding 50% for 13/30 of the antibiotics tested, even exceeding 80% for ampicillin, nalidixic acid and piperacillin. Particularly, the resistance rates of E. coli to cefazolin were 62.7% in the multi-center while exceeding 90% in the single-center. Similarly, the resistance rates of K. pneumoniae were approximately 40% ~ 60% to 16/29 of the antibiotics tested in the single-center, compared to 30% ~ 50% in the multi-center. In enterococci, E. faecium showed the resistance rates exceeding 90% for 6/10 of the antibiotics tested, while E. faecalis was highly resistant to erythromycin (&gt; 66%) and tetracycline (&gt; 81%). The main fungal pathogens were C. albicans, Candida tropicalis, and Candida glabrata, with the highest resistance rates exceeding 30% for C. tropicalis to fluconazole, itraconazole and voriconazole. The main extended-spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL)-producing isolates were E. coli (86.3%) and K. pneumoniae (11.3%), with resistance rates exceeding 60% for cephalosporins, sulfonamides, quinolones and tetracycline in the single-center.ConclusionEscherichia coli, E. faecium, K. pneumoniae, E. faecalis, P. aeruginosa and C. albicans were the main uropathogens in the southwestern region of China, while E. coli and E. faecium showed the highest antibiotic resistance. The high resistance of ESBL-producing isolates to cephalosporins, sulfonamides, quinolones and tetracycline in the tertiary general hospital suggests a greater challenge to their antibiotic administration and timely ESBL test, and the empirical antimicrobial therapy should greatly consider the updated local characteristics of the uropathogen resistance, and be more cautious in the tertiary general hospital where patients are more likely to harbor higher resistant pathogens.
An Efficient Method for Counting Large-Scale Plantings of Transplanted Crops in UAV Remote Sensing Images
Authors: Wang Huihua , Zhang Yuhang , Li Zhengfang , Li Mofei , Wu Haiwen , Jia Youdong , Yang Jiankun , Bi Shun 
Published: February 2025

Counting the number of transplanted crops is a crucial link in agricultural production, serving as a key method to promptly obtain information on crop growth conditions and ensure the yield and quality. The existing counting methods primarily rely on manual counting or estimation, which are inefficient, costly, and difficult to evaluate statistically. Additionally, some deep-learning-based algorithms can only crop large-scale remote sensing images obtained by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) into smaller sub-images for counting. However, this fragmentation often leads to incomplete crop contours of some transplanted crops, issues such as over-segmentation, repeated counting, low statistical efficiency, and also requires a significant amount of data annotation and model training work. To address the aforementioned challenges, this paper first proposes an effective framework for farmland segmentation, named MED-Net, based on DeepLabV3+, integrating MobileNetV2 and Efficient Channel Attention Net (ECA-Net), enabling precise plot segmentation. Secondly, color masking for transplanted crops is established in the HSV color space to further remove background information. After filtering and denoising, the contours of transplanted crops are extracted. An efficient contour filtering strategy is then applied to enable accurate counting. This paper conducted experiments on tobacco counting, and the experimental results demonstrated that the proposed MED-Net framework could accurately segment farmland in UAV large-scale remote sensing images with high similarity and complex backgrounds. The contour extraction and filtering strategy can effectively and accurately identify the contours of transplanted crops, meeting the requirements for rapid and accurate survival counting in the early stage of transplantation.
Environmental cephalosporin-resistant gram-negative bacteria: what is lurking beyond the hospital doors?
Authors: Yusuf Yasna , Awoyomi Olubosede , Bradbury Alison , Wang Yongsheng , Episcopia Briana , Abdallah Marie , Quale John 
Published: February 2025

Antibiotic resistant Gram-negative bacilli are being increasingly recognized in community-onset infections. Concerns have been raised regarding environmental surfaces as reservoirs for multidrug-resistant pathogens; in particular, community wastewater samples have been found to harbor cephalosporin- and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales. In this report, we used selective media to culture cephalosporin-resistant Gram-negative bacilli from high-touch surfaces in the environment surrounding hospitals in New York City. Of the 336 surfaces swabbed, 66 grew cephalosporin-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. No Enterobacterales were isolated. The most common isolate was Brucella (Ochrobactrum) spp., accounting for 26 of the 66 positive cultures; 19 originated from surfaces near two hospitals. One isolate of Brucella (Ochrobactrum) spp. was found to possess blaOXA-24. Acinetobacter spp. accounted for 12 of the 66 positive cultures. Forty cultures obtained with saline-saturated gauze were obtained at public transportation centers near hospitals; a comparable 40 cultures were obtained at transportation centers distant from hospitals. Of the 38 positive cultures from transportation surfaces near medical centers, 15 grew Brucella (Ochrobactrum) spp. In comparison, Brucella (Ochrobactrum) spp. accounted for only five of the 33 positive transportation cultures distant from medical centers (P = 0.03). Again, none of the cultures grew Enterobacterales. It is reassuring that dried environmental surfaces around hospitals did not contain resistant Enterobacterales. However, Brucella (Ochrobactrum) spp. was widespread and territorial and may be a reservoir for OXA-type carbapenemases.
GP referral to rapid diagnostic centres for non-specific cancer symptoms: a qualitative study
Authors: White Caroline , Robinson Spencer , Macleod Una , Kelly Charlotte 
Published: February 2025

BackgroundDiagnosing cancer can be challenging, especially when patients present to General Practitioners (GPs) with serious, but nonspecific symptoms. Rapid Diagnostic Centres (RDCs) have been introduced in England as diagnostic pathways for patients with non-specific symptoms where cancer is suspected, but they do not meet existing cancer pathway criteria.AimTo investigate GP perspectives on referral to an RDC pathway for patients with non-specific symptoms and suspected cancer.Design & settingSemi-structured interviews with GPs within the catchment area of an acute NHS TrustMethodGP interviews focusing on experiences of using the RDC pathway. A thematic analysis was conducted on interview transcripts.ResultsGPs reported the RDC pathway as a game changer. It offered faster referral, reduced anxiety for GPs and patients, and reduced the need for GPs to ‘game the system’ when patients do not meet criteria for cancer-specific pathways. The narrative required on referral appeared to legitimise GP gut feelings and expertise. RDC results (if not cancer) gave GPs space to treat patients without concern of a missed cancer, while ensuring onward referral for those with cancer or other serious conditions. Some access barriers, especially related to travel and time, were identified especially for patients in rural areas.ConclusionThis cancer pathway fills a referral gap for GPs and patients with non-specific potential cancer symptoms. It has an important signposting function, helping identify patients requiring treatment for cancer/other serious conditions, and others whose symptoms can be treated safely within primary care.
IMPLEMENTATION OF A CHATBOT BASED ON ARTIFIFICAL INTELLEGENCE MARKUP LANGUANGE FOR ADMINISTRATIF SERVICE INFORMATION AT KELURAHAN NEGERI AGUNG
Authors: Pasena Rizki Bayu , Gunadi Goldie 
Published: February 2025

This study aims to design and test an AIML-based (Artificial Intelligence Markup Language) Chatbot for information administrative services at Kelurahan Negeri Agung. The Chatbot is designed to handle various administrative questions with high accuracy, minimize information errors, and expedite document submission processes. Testing results show that the Chatbot improves service accuracy and speed, receiving positive feedback from users regarding response speed and ease of information access. However, this study has limitations, such as testing conducted in a simulated environment, dependence on pre-programmed data, and no field implementation. Suggestions for further development include regular data updates, user training on Chatbot usage, development of additional features, and periodic testing and evaluation. Therefore, this study is expected to serve as a foundation for further development and implementation of AIML-based Chatbots in administrative services in the future.IMPLEMENTASI CHATBOT BERBASIS ARTIFICIAL INTELLEGENCE MARKUP LANGUANGE UNTUK INFORMASI LAYANAN ADMINISTRATIF KELURAHAN NEGERI AGUNG Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan menguji Chatbot berbasis AIML (Artificial Intelligence Markup Language) untuk informasi pelayanan administrasi di Kelurahan Negeri Agung. Chatbot ini dirancang untuk menjawab berbagai pertanyaan administratif dengan akurasi yang tinggi, meminimalisir kesalahan informasi, dan mempercepat proses pengajuan dokumen. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa Chatbot dapat meningkatkan akurasi dan kecepatan pelayanan, serta mendapatkan respon positif dari pengguna terkait kecepatan dan kemudahan akses informasi. Namun, penelitian ini memiliki keterbatasan seperti pengujian yang dilakukan dalam lingkungan simulasi, ketergantungan pada data yang diprogramkan, dan belum adanya implementasi di lapangan. Saran untuk pengembangan lebih lanjut mencakup pembaruan data berkala, pelatihan penggunaan Chatbot kepada masyarakat, pengembangan fitur tambahan, serta pengujian dan evaluasi berkala. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menjadi dasar untuk pengembangan lebih lanjut dan implementasi Chatbot berbasis AIML dalam pelayanan administrasi di masa depan.
ANALYSIS OF DRAINAGE NETWORKS AGAINST FLOODS IN CENTRAL LENTOG TANJUNG, KUDUS REGENCY
Authors: Umam Khotibul , Hidayati Nor , Ariyanto Ariyanto , Alim Jawad Syahirur 
Published: February 2025

Several highway drainage channels in Kudus require re-analysis regarding their elevation and design due to various issues encountered. These problems include water flow that is not smooth or is blocked, sediment deposition within the drainage channels, overflowing water during the rainy season, and other potential issues. One of the drainage channels facing these problems is the Central Lentog Tanjung drainage in Kudus Regency. To address this situation, a re-analysis and comprehensive evaluation of the Central Lentog Tanjung drainage is necessary. The purpose of this analysis is to find the right solutions to resolve these issues. The research results indicate that the drainage capacity in Central Lentog Tanjung, Kudus Regency, has a discharge of 4.54 m³/sec or equivalent to 454 liters/sec. This suggests that the current drainage conditions are unable to accommodate the incoming water discharge, considering the maximum water discharge from the HecRas calculation is 17.86 m³/sec or 1786 liters/sec.ANALISIS JARINGAN DRAINASE TERHADAP BANJIR DI CENTRAL LENTOG TANJUNG, KABUPATEN KUDUSSejumlah saluran drainase jalan raya di Kudus memerlukan analisis ulang terkait elevasi dan desainnya karena berbagai permasalahan yang dihadapi. Masalah-masalah tersebut mencakup aliran air yang tidak lancar atau tersumbat, pengendapan sedimen dalam saluran drainase, peluapan air saat musim hujan, dan potensi masalah lainnya. Salah satu saluran drainase yang mengalami masalah tersebut adalah drainase Central Lentog Tanjung di Kabupaten Kudus. Untuk menangani situasi ini, diperlukan analisis ulang dan evaluasi menyeluruh terhadap drainase Central Lentog Tanjung. Tujuan dari analisis ini adalah untuk menemukan solusi yang tepat dalam mengatasi permasalahan tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kapasitas drainase di Central Lentog Tanjung, Kabupaten Kudus, memiliki debit sebesar 4,54 m³/det atau setara dengan 454 liter/det. Hal ini mengindikasikan bahwa kondisi drainase saat ini tidak mampu menampung debit air yang masuk, mengingat debit air maksimum hasil perhitungan HecRas mencapai 17,86 m³/det atau 1786 liter/det.
СУДОСТРОЕНИЕ НА СИМОНИХИНСКОЙ РЕМОНТНО-ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИОННОЙ БАЗЕ В 1943-1961 ГОДАХ
Authors: Митюков Николай Витальевич , Ким Юрий Леонидович 
Published: February 2025

Посёлок Симониха в истории водного транспорта Камского бассейна известен, в первую очередь, как ремонтная база. Об этом имеются многочисленные упоминания и в научной, и в краеведческой литературе. Между тем, есть также обрывочные свидетельства о наличии там судостроения. В работе на основе статистических отчётов Симонихинской РЭБ производится реконструкция судостроительных заказов. Установлено, что в 1943-1961 гг. хозяйство построило, как минимум, 5 деревянных паромов и дебаркадеров. В результате анализа эксплуатационной документации можно утверждать, что за этот период было построено 6 судов. Удмуртское управление малых рек в 1947 г. приняло от Сарапульской переправы паром Симонихинской постройки и дополнительно заказала в 1948 г. паром № 3. Также по заказу Управления Симонихинская РЭБ построила в 1960 г. баржу № 8, впоследствии ставшую паромом № 12 Камского речного пароходства. Судьба ещё трех судов Симонихинской постройки не установлена. Возможно, их передали Сарапульскому радиозаводу имени С. Орджоникидзе.
The village Simonikha in the history of water transport of the Kama basin is known primarily as a repair base. There are numerous references to this, both in scientific and local history literature. Meanwhile, there is also fragmentary evidence of the presence of shipbuilding there. In the work, on the basis of statistical reports of the Simonikha’s repair base, a reconstruction of shipbuilding orders is carried out. It has been established that in the period from 1943 to 1961 the farm built at least five wooden ferries and landing stages. As a result of the analysis of operational documentation, it can be argued that six ships were built during this period. In 1947, the Udmurt Administration of Small Rivers received ferries of the Simonikha’s base construction from the Sarapul crossing and additionally ordered ferry No. 3 in 1948. Also, by order of the Administration, the Simonikha’s base built in 1960 barge No. 8, which later became ferry No. 12 of the Kama River Shipping Company. The fate of three more Simonikha-built ships has not been established; it is possible that they were transferred to the Sarapul Radio Plant named after S. Ordzhonikidze.
ОСОБЕННОСТИ ПЕДАГОГИЧЕСКОГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ С ОТРЫВОМ ОТ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА В 1950-1960-х ГОДАХ (НА ПРИМЕРЕ ПЕДАГОГИЧЕСКИХ ИНСТИТУТОВ ДОНБАССА)
Authors: Полякова Мария Андреевна 
Published: February 2025

В статье анализируется система заочного педагогического образования Донбасса в 1954-1964 гг. с учётом влияния научно-технического прогресса, международного, социально-экономического и политического положения в СССР и в регионе, как его части. Так, международное положение и внутренняя политика советского государства обусловили необходимость расширения подготовки педагогических работников, что оказало влияние на изменение в сети и структуре высшей педагогической школы региона, а также актуализировало изучение таких направлений работы педагогических институтов, как методическое обеспечение учебного процесса без отрыва от производства, а также профориентационная работа, обеспечивавшая набор на заочные факультеты.
The article analyzes the system of correspondence pedagogical education in Donbass in 1954-1964, taking into account the influence of scientific and technological progress, the international, socio-economic and political situation in the USSR and the region as part of it. Thus, the international situation and the internal policy of the Soviet state necessitated the expansion of the training of teaching staff, which influenced the change in the network and structure of the higher pedagogical school in the region, as well as actualized the study of such areas of work of pedagogical institutes as methodological support for on-the-job educational process, as well as career guidance, which ensured recruitment to correspondence faculties.