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Emotion Recognition Using Electroencephalography Signals of Older People for Reminiscence Therapy
Authors: Jiang Lei , Siriaraya Panote , Choi Dongeun , Kuwahara Noriaki 
Published: January 2022

Objective: Numerous communication support systems based on reminiscence therapy have been developed. However, when using communication support systems, the emotional assessment of older people is generally conducted using verbal feedback or questionnaires. The purpose of this study is to investigate the feasibility of using Electroencephalography (EEG) signals for automatic emotion recognition during RT for older people.Participants: Eleven older people (mean 71.25, SD 4.66) and seven young people (mean 22.4, SD 1.51) participated in the experiment.Methods: Old public photographs were used as material for reminiscence therapy. The EEG signals of the older people were collected while the older people and young people were talking about the contents of the photos. Since emotions change slowly and responses are characterized by delayed effects in EEG, the depth models LSTM and Bi-LSTM were selected to extract complex emotional features from EEG signals for automatic recognition of emotions.Results: The EEG data of 8 channels were inputted into the LSTM and Bi-LSTM models to classify positive and negative emotions. The recognition highest accuracy rate of the two models were 90.8% and 95.8% respectively. The four-channel EEG data based Bi-LSTM also reached 94.4%.Conclusion: Since the Bi-LSTM model could tap into the influence of “past” and “future” emotional states on the current emotional state in the EEG signal, we found that it can help improve the ability to recognize positive and negative emotions in older people. In particular, it is feasible to use EEG signals without the necessity of multimodal physiological signals for emotion recognition in the communication support systems for reminiscence therapy when using this model.
Perceptions of Clinical Dental Students Toward Online Education During the COVID-19 Crisis: An Egyptian Multicenter Cross-Sectional Survey
Authors: Hassan Reham , Khalifa Ayman R. , Elsewify Tarek , Hassan Mohamed G. 
Published: January 2022

Objectives: To evaluate the perceptions of clinical dental students on the role of online education in providing dental education during the COVID-19 crisis.Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was sent to four Egyptian dental schools from the 20th of January 2021 to the 3rd of February 2021. Survey questions included the demographics, uses, experiences, perceived benefits, and barriers of distance learning in dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Responses were collected from the clinical dental school students. Categorical data were presented as frequencies (n) and percentages (%) and were analyzed using Fisher’s exact test.Results: Three hundred thirty-seven clinical dental students across four Egyptian dental schools responded. Most students used either Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams to access the online content. The data showed that the COVID-19 pandemic affected the academic performance of most participants (97.4%) with varying degrees. On average, students were neutral when asked to rate the online lectures, but did not find online practical education as effective (81.3%) as online theoretical teaching. The commonly described barriers to online teaching included loss of interaction with educators, inappropriateness in gaining clinical skills, and the instability of the internet connection.Conclusion: Despite the reported benefits, clinical dental students in Egypt preferred the hybrid approach in dental education as distance learning represented a prime challenge to gain adequate clinical dental skills.
Knowledge and Awareness of Masks and N95 Respirators Used for COVID-19 Prevention Among Chemical Engineering Students at Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan
Authors: Hudaib Banan , Al-shawabkeh Ali F. , Hudaib Fadia 
Published: January 2022

Background and Objectives: On March 11, the World Health Organization stated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was a global pandemic; the rapid and extended spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has become a significant cause of concern for face-to-face university study. This study investigated the knowledge and awareness of chemical engineering students in Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) in Jordan about respiratory protective measures against COVID-19.Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was developed using a multi-stage random sampling technique conducted from April 21–28, 2020. The data were collected through an online questionnaire distributed to BAU's chemical engineering students, with 179 responders completed the survey correctly. The data were analyzed statistically using the SPSS program. The questionnaire consisted of two parts: the first measured the student's general knowledge about the COVID-19 pandemic, while the second focused on the respiratory protection methods against COVID-19; it was structured to assess the student's knowledge about the suitable types of masks and respirators used in COVID-19 prevention, their detailed mechanism of action and filtration process type, their production materials, and finally how the student's knowledge affects choosing a proper preventive method.Results: The study found moderate awareness among engineering students about COVID-19 causative agent, effective preventive masks/respirators used, and the mask's viral blockage mechanisms. A total of 89 respondents (49.7%) pointed to the correct best protective mask, i.e., N95 mask. On the other hand, 119 respondents (66.5%) believed that a surgical mask is the best protective mask. The study also showed differences in knowledge between different academic years; the knowledge about respirators, masks, and their action mechanism among senior students in the last three academic years was better than the younger students with a P-value of 0.047 for knowledge about respirator used for protection against coronavirus disease and the P-value of 0.028 for knowledge of the comparisons between the N95 and surgical mask. On the other hand, the study showed a lack of awareness of the most suitable mask types used in pandemics and the appropriate use method.Conclusions: The study found that chemical engineering students in Al-Balqa university were moderately knowledgeable regarding COVID-19 respiratory preventive methods; these results provided an overview of each student's community's knowledge level. Therefore, efforts are needed to improve public awareness through comprehensive educational campaigns to increase students' knowledge, attitude, and practice.
Role of Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 on Crying Time Reduction in Infantile Colic and Its Impact on Maternal Depression: A Real-Life Clinic-Based Study
Authors: Wadhwa Arun , Kesavelu Dhanasekhar , Kumar Kishore , Chatterjee Pallab , Jog Pramod , Gopalan Sarath , Paul Rudra , Veligandla Krishna Chaitanya , Mehta Suyog , Mane Amey , Pandit Sucheta , Rathod Rahul , Jayan Sushma , Mitra Monjori 
Published: January 2022

Background: Infantile colic is characterized by prolonged periods of inconsolable, incessant crying and persistent fussing in an otherwise healthy infant. It is a self-limiting condition, but causes significant stress to mothers. AIM: To observe the role of Lactobacillus reuteriDSM 17938 in reducing crying time in colicky infants in routine clinical practice. Methods: This was a prospective observational multicentric clinic-based study. Each practitioner included approximately 30 infants < 5 months of age with infantile colic who were prescribed L. reuteri DSM 17938 for a period of 21 days. There were four physical consultations and two telephonic consultations. The parents were given a daily diary to record the duration of crying and fussing episodes and a questionnaire was administered during the consultations. Results: A total of 120 infants with a mean age of 56.9 ± 34.2 days were included in this 28-day study. The mean crying time as reported by the parents in the subject diary reduced from 248.2 ± 101.2 min, 95% CI: 229.45, 266.94 at baseline to 45.6 ± 79.1 min 95% CI: 31.02, 60.31 at study end (P < 0.01). The clinical response (defined as reduction of 50% in crying time) was observed in 85% of subjects at study end. The fussiness and parental perception of colic recorded during the consultations were reduced by 66% and 72%, respectively, at study end. The maternal depression scores were reduced to 63% at study end. Conclusion: L. reuteri DSM 17938 was associated with a significant reduction in crying time in colicky infants, and showed improvement in maternal depression.
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Biopreparation in Combination with the Polymer γ-PGA for the Biodegradation of Petroleum Contaminants in Soil
Authors: Wojtowicz Katarzyna , Steliga Teresa , Kapusta Piotr , Brzeszcz Joanna , Skalski Tomasz 
Published: January 2022

Biodegradation is a method of effectively removing petroleum hydrocarbons from the natural environment. This research focuses on the biodegradation of aliphatic hydrocarbons, monoaromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and all three xylene isomers (BTEX) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as a result of soil inoculation with a biopreparation A1 based on autochthonous microorganisms and a biopreparation A1 with the addition of γ-PGA. The research used biopreparation A1 made of the following strains: Dietzia sp. IN133, Gordonia sp. IN138 Mycolicibacterium frederiksbergense IN53, Rhodococcus erythropolis IN119, Rhodococcus sp. IN136 and Pseudomonas sp. IN132. The experiments were carried out in laboratory conditions (microbiological tests, respirometric tests, and in semi-technical conditions (ex-situ prism method). The biodegradation efficiency was assessed on the basis of respirometric tests, chromatographic analyses and toxicological tests. As a result of inoculation of AB soil with the biopreparation A1 within 6 months, a reduction of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) (66.03%), BTEX (80.08%) and PAHs (38.86%) was achieved and its toxicity was reduced. Inoculation of AB soil with the biopreparation A1 with the addition of γ-PGA reduced the concentration of TPH, BTEX and PAHs by 79.21%, 90.19%, and 51.18%, respectively, and reduced its toxicity. The conducted research has shown that the addition of γ-PGA affects the efficiency of the biodegradation process of petroleum pollutants, increasing the degree of TPH biodegradation by 13.18%, BTEX by 10.11% and PAHs by 12.32% compared to pure biopreparation A1.
Experiencias adaptativas de líderes de influencia a entornos virtuales: una perspectiva de aprendizaje en pandemia
Authors: Fernández Roncal Delia , Balabarca Cárdenas Yván Martín , Martinez Tejada Victoria , Turpo Chaparro Josué , Malca Peralta Segundo Salatiel 
Published: January 2022

El objetivo del estudio fue validar experiencias adaptativas en tres aspectos: procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje, manejo de herramientas digitales y el impacto en el aspecto personal. El estudio es de enfoque cualitativo, con un proceso de investigación-acción participativa durante la pandemia; cómo la adaptación de forma deliberada e involuntaria generó exigencia al afrontamiento de la incertidumbre, la aceptación de reinventarse en el ejercicio de la influencia en una nueva situación, llevó a tomar los recursos ofrecidos, partiendo desde lo conocido hacia lo desconocido y en ocasiones desde lo desconocido para mantener lo conocido, dejando ver una línea de pensamiento, construida desde impresiones, acciones inductivas y deductivas. La información fue recogida a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas a 15 líderes de influencia, vía plataforma Zoom. Los resultados mostraron que las experiencias adaptativas dejaron un potencial digital para el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje, con un particular impacto personal.
The relationship between quality performance and employee innovation for total quality management practices in academic libraries
Authors: Asante Edward , Kwakye Joseph Owusu , Budu Kenneth Wilson Adjei 
Published: January 2022

The study examined the relationship between quality performance and employee innovation for total quality management in academic libraries. The study focused on academic libraries in Ghana. Relevant literature was reviewed on TQM practices, employee innovation, and quality performance. The study adopted a descriptive survey design and a quantitative approach. The research protocol was a questionnaire. The study sampled 213 and retrieved 208 responses representing 97.6% of the valid sample size for the study. The study established that employee innovation and quality performance are critical components for TQM practices in academic libraries. The correlation analysis established that employee innovation had a significant relationship with total quality management while quality performance also demonstrated a significant positive relationship with total quality management. The study revealed that employee innovation and quality performance are significant components for TQM practices in academic libraries. The study serves as a new source of documented information for academic libraries regarding TQM practices. Also, the study is a pillar for enriching the existing literature on employee innovation and quality performance as critical success factors for TQM implementation in academic libraries.
HELPDESK COMO ALTERNATIVA DE SOPORTE Y GESTIÓN TECNOLÓGICA PARA UNA EMPRESA TABASQUEÑA
Authors: Ortiz Gonzalez Atilano , Gómez Lemus Marbella Araceli , Zurita Cruz Karla Alejandra 
Published: January 2022

Este artículo presenta una investigación que tiene como objetivo proponer una mejora en los servicios que brinda una mediana empresa de Tabasco. Buscamos que la empresa brinde flexibilidad en la atención al cliente optimizando los tiempos para lograr la satisfacción del cliente. Para ello, se aplica la metodología ITIL, que permite adecuar los procesos internos con la ayuda de sus cinco fases: estrategia, diseño, transición, operación y mejora continua del servicio. A través de un sistema de ayuda en línea, la empresa automatizará sus técnicas, procesos y procedimientos, incluido el mantenimiento de la competitividad. Todo esto se aplicará a nuestra empresa de estudio.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Aplikasi Zoom Meeting Terhadap Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematika Siswa Pada Pembelajaran Daring Di Kelas V
Authors: Ramadayanti Gita , Adzima Khaola Rachma 
Published: January 2022

The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of the use of zoom meeting applications on students' math problem-solving skills in online learning in class V. The method in this study uses survey methods. The sample in this study was all VA SDN Duri Kepa 05 students as many as 30 students. Instruments to collect data used in this study are the use of zoom meeting applications and tests of students' math problem-solving skills. The results of the study obtained using a partial test (t) that showed that a significant 0.00 < 0.05. These results showed H0 was rejected and H1 accepted, meaning there was a significant influence between the use of zoom on students' problem-solving abilities.
LncRNA DLX6-AS1 regulates osteosarcoma progression via the miR-200a-3p/GPM6P axis
Authors: Wu Tianyi , Huang Chen , Wang Feng 
Published: January 2022

LncRNA DLX6-AS1 takes part in the progression of various cancers. However, it is not elaborated clearly in osteosarcoma (OS) development. Therefore, we aimed to explore the impacts and specific mechanisms of DLX6-AS1 on the progression of OS. We estimated the pattern of DLX6-AS1 expression in Ost tissues and cells via quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. A number of biochemical assays were carried out to assess the effects of DLX6-AS1. Target genes were predicted by bioinformatics methods. Then we used the transfection of si-RNA, miRNA inhibitor, and miRNA mimics to explore the underlying mechanisms and built tumor xenograft models for the in vivo experiments. A higher expression of DLX6-AS1 was found in OS tissues and cell lines, while knockdown of DXL6-AS1 suppressed OS cell metastasis and proliferation in vitro and in vivo. Mechanistically, it was revealed that DXL6-AS1 sponged miR-200a-3p, thus positively regulating the downstream GPM6B. In summary, DLX6-AS1 knockdown would inhibit OS cell migration, cell invasion, and cell proliferation, in which the DXL6-AS1/ miR-200a-3p/ GPM6B axis played a critical role.
CUSTOMISED FETAL GROWTH CHARTS VERSUS POPULATION-BASED GROWTH CHARTS IN IDENTIFYING ADVERSE FETAL OUTCOMES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Sahul Hameed Muhammad zaim , Sutan Rosnah , Abdullah mahdy Zaleha 
Published: January 2022

One for all antenatal growth charts may not adequately capture risks for adverse fetal outcomes. This review appraises studies on customised growth curves in preventing adverse fetal effects and compares them with population-based growth charts. A review was done on articles published in PubMed database, Cochrane database and Google Scholar. The search criteria were English written described fetal outcomes using a customised fetal growth chart published between 2007 and 2020. All selected articles reported antenatal follow-up data and compared the intervention using the customised antenatal growth chart to the population-based antenatal growth chart. The primary outcome measure was the incidence of small for gestational age (SGA) and stillbirths. The feasibility of using a customised fetal growth chart versus a population-based fetal growth chart was assessed as the process indicator. Twenty-two articles comparing the use of customised growth charts to population-based growth charts were found. Sixteen studies depicted a significant improvement in the detection of pathological SGA over a population-based growth chart ,and another two studies showed significant in detecting large gestational age (LGA). In conclusion, the customised growth charts improve the detection of pathological SGA antenatally. The feasibility of the intervention depends on the training, policy, infrastructure, staffing, awareness and ethics. A summarised framework analysis for implementing customised growth charts is proposed for future research.
Sepsis-Induced Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) in Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adult (LADA)
Authors: Suharto Fadel Fikri , Alwi Shahab  , Yulianto Kusnadi  , RM Dewi Anggraini  
Published: January 2022

Backgrounds. Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) is a slowly progressive form of autoimmune diabetes mellitus characterized by older age at diagnosis, presence of pancreatic autoantibodies, and lack of absolute insulin requirement at diagnosis. Patients with LADA had better β-cell function than patients with classic Type 1 DM (T1DM). Overtime, LADA tends to experience rapid and progressive loss of beta cell function that requires intensive insulin therapy. This case report aims to describe a case of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) in a patient with latent autoimmune diabetes in adult (LADA) induced by sepsis (urinary tract infection/UTI).
Case Presentations. A woman, 28 years-old, came to the Emergency Department (ED) RSMH Palembang with chief complaints of decreased consciousness and shortness of breath. Patient had a history of frequent urination, pain when urinating, and fever. Urinalysis examination were glycosuria, proteinuria, hematuria. Hb-A1c level was 10.7%, C-Peptide 0.11 ng/dL, Anti GAD65 qualitative positive, and Islet cell antibody (ICA) negative. Patient was diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), LADA, and sepsis due to urinary tract infection (UTI). Patients were managed with DKA and sepsis management algorithm.
Conclusion. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in LADA caused by sepsis is an emergency in the metabolic endocrine and diabetes fields. Prompt and appropriate management can improve outcome prognosis in this case.
Discounts and Promotions On Purchase Decision
Authors: HARIYANA Nanik , WARDANI Nuruni Ika Kusuma , SALSABILA Nabilah Amani 
Published: January 2022

Salah satu kebutuhan primer manusia adalah sandang atau pakaian. Melimpahnya produk fashion terutama pakaian di pasaran mempengaruhi perilaku seseorang, terhadap pemakaian dan pembelian produk bukan lagi untuk memenuhi kebutuhan melainkan keinginan. Banyaknya perusahaan ritel dalam dunia fashion sejenis menyebabkan timbulnya persaingan yang ketat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Diskon dan Promosi terhadap Keputusan Pembelian pakaian merek Simplicity di store Plaza Surabaya. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah Pelanggan Simplicity di Plaza Surabaya. Metode pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah non probability sampling dengan teknik purposive sampling dan jumlah sampel sebanyak 70 responden. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui penyebaran kuesioner secara langsung. Teknik analisis data menggunakan Partial Least Square (PLS). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel Diskon tidak memberikan kontribusi terhadap Keputusan Pembelian, sedangkan variabel Promosi memberikan kontribusi terhadap Keputusan Pembelian di store Simplicity Plaza Surabaya.
Pick-Up Savings System to Improve the Financial Management Capabilities of Village Communities: Analysis of The Role of Village-Owned Enterprises
Authors: SISKAWATI Eka , YULIA Meri , ZAHARA Zahara 
Published: January 2022

The business entity owned by the Village, as an economic institution at the village level, established to improve the economic welfare of the village community. One of the efforts made is to increase awareness behavior in saving. The behavior of villagers in saving is often still short-term oriented, so most villagers have not been able to manage finances to anticipate their financial problems in the future. Therefore, research on the role of BUMDes as a village-scale economic institution in improving the financial management capabilities of the village community is very important to do. The purpose of this research is to find out how the role of business entities have in improving the financial management capabilities of the community through savings products with a savings pick-up system. This research uses a qualitative approach with case study methods in Village Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) Pakandangan Emas. Data collection techniques are conducted through interviews and observations in the field. This research found that Unit sharia savings business in BUMDes Pakandangan Emas can shape people's behavior in long-term financial management. This behavior is formed mainly through a savings system that is directly picked up to the community.
Attitude Of Technology And Their Impact On Interest Of Internet Banking
Authors: DEWI I Gusti Ayu Ratih Permata 
Published: January 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of perceived benefits, ease of use and trust in the attitude of using technology and its impact on the intention to use Internet Banking (Empirical Study: Customers of PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk, Gianyar Branch). PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk as one of the largest banks with branches in every city and units in almost every sub-district level, has become one of the banks used as customers to make savings and loans and other transactions. The data used are primary data. D ata primary obtained from questionnaires distributed to the Customer PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk Gianyar Branch. The data analysis technique used is regression analysis multiple linear . The results showed that perceived usefulness, ease of use and trust had an effect on attitudes towards technology use. Furthermore, the attitude of using technology affects the interest in repeated use of internet banking.
Le « Grand Jeu » afghan entre Russes et Britanniques
Authors: Franc Claude 
Published: January 2022

Le territoire correspondant à l’Afghanistan d’aujourd’hui a constitué un enjeu essentiel entre la Russie des tsars et l’Empire britannique, car il permet de contrôler l’Asie centrale. Les antagonismes entre les deux puissances ont abouti à un « Grand Jeu » aiguillonné par les rivalités ethniques spécifiques à ce pays de tribus guerrières.