bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Factor structure and psychometric properties of the affective lability scale-short form in Chinese adolescents
Authors: Xu Shuyin , Chen Yafei , Li Yunjing , Yang Siqi , Lu Yimei , Li Liang , Huang Mei , Ma Mohan , Ou Wenwen , Lv Guanyi , Zhao Xiaotian , Qin Yaqi , Ju Yumeng , Zhang Yan , Li Lingjiang 
Published: November 2022

ObjectivePrevious studies on the reliability and validity of the Affective Lability Scale short-form (ALS-SF) have only been evaluated in adults, which may not be able to generalize to the adolescent population. We aimed to examine the factor structure, the reliability and validity of ALS-SF among Chinese adolescents and construct an adolescent form of ALS (ALS-AF).MethodsA total of 1,439 middle school students were investigated with a broad survey including ALS-SF, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7), Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale 10-item (CD-RISC-10) and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) behavior self-report. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were conducted to investigate the structural validity of ALS-SF and construct ALS-AF. Cronbach's α was used to assess the internal consistency and reliability of the scale. Factor loading, Average Variance Extracted (AVE) and Composite Reliability (CR) were applied to measure the convergent validity and divergent validity. Besides, Correlation and regression analyses were used to explore the relationship between affective lability and depression, anxiety, NSSI and resilience.ResultsFactor analysis failed to support the original three-factor model of 18-item ALS-SF and confirmed the three-factor model of 15-item ALS-AF. The ALS-AF showed good internal consistency as well as strong convergent and discriminative validity. Besides, ALS-AF was positively correlated with PHQ-9, GAD-7 and self-harm, and was negatively associated with resilience.ConclusionOur study shows that the ALS-AF has good reliability and validity for testing affective lability in Chinese adolescents.
Substantial increase in perceived benefits over harms of COVID-19 outbreak but persistent socioeconomic disparities: Comparison of two cross-sectional surveys in Hong Kong from 2020 to 2021
Authors: Leung Hiu Tin , Gong Wei Jie , Sit Shirley Man Man , Lai Agnes Yuen Kwan , Ho Sai Yin , Wang Man Ping , Lam Tai Hing 
Published: November 2022

BackgroundWe have reported both perceived benefits and harms of the COVID-19 outbreak and their socioeconomic disparities amid the pandemic in Hong Kong. We further investigated whether such perceptions and disparities had changed after 10 months.MethodsUnder the Hong Kong Jockey Club SMART Family-Link Project, we conducted two cross-sectional surveys online on perceived personal and family benefits and harms of the COVID-19 outbreak in Hong Kong adults in May 2020 (after Wave 2 was under control; N = 4,891) and in February and March 2021 (after Wave 4 was under control; N = 6,013). We collected sociodemographic information, including sex, age, education, household income, and housing. Using multivariate models of analysis of covariance (MANCOVA), we compared perceived benefits and harms and socioeconomic disparities between the two surveys.ResultsAdjusting for sex and age, the prevalence of 17 out of 18 perceived personal and family benefits of COVID-19 outbreak increased (Ps &lt; 0.001). Six of 11 perceived personal and family harms decreased (Ps &lt; 0.001) and 4 increased (Ps &lt; 0.001). The total number of perceived personal and family benefits increased substantially (Ps &lt; 0.001), whereas that of perceived personal harms decreased (P = 0.01) and family harms remained stable (P &gt; 0.05). Socioeconomic disparities, however, persisted—more perceived benefits in those with higher socioeconomic status (Ps &lt; 0.001) and more perceived harms in those with lower (Ps ≤ 0.005).ConclusionWe have first reported that perceived personal and family benefits of the COVID-19 outbreak increased substantially over 10 months amid the pandemic, while perceived personal and family harms were lower and stable, respectively. Socioeconomic disparities of the perceived benefits and harms persisted, which need to be monitored and addressed urgently.
Ensuring continuity of care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Guinea: Process evaluation of a health indigent fund
Authors: Barry Lansana , Kouyaté Mariama , Sow Abdoulaye , De Put Willem Van , De Maesschalck John , Camara Bienvenu Salim , Adrianaivo Norohaingo , Delamou Alexandre 
Published: November 2022

BackgroundThe emergence of the COVID-19 has disrupted the health and socioeconomic sectors, particularly in resource-poor settings such as Guinea. Like many sub-Saharan countries, Guinea is facing shortcomings related to its fragile health system and is further affected by the passage of the Ebola virus disease. The pandemic has worsened the socio-economic situation of the poorest people, leading to their exclusion from health care. To promote access to care for the most vulnerable populations, a system was set up to provide care for these people who are victims of health marginalization to promote their access to care. This study aimed to analyze access to health services by vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic in Guinea through the establishment of a health indigent fund (HIF).MethodsThis was a qualitative study to assess the project implementation process. A total of 73 in-depth individual interviews were conducted with beneficiaries, health workers, community health workers and members of the HIF management committee, and a few informal observations and conversions were also conducted in the project intervention areas. The data collected were transcribed and coded using the deductive and inductive approaches with the Nvivo software before applying the thematic analysis.ResultsA total of 1,987 indigents were identified, of which 1,005 were cared for and 64 referred to all 38 intervention health facilities within the framework of the HIF. All participants appreciated the project's social action to promote access to equitable and quality health care for this population excluded from health care services. In addition, the project has generated waves of compassion and solidarity toward these “destitute” people whose main barrier to accessing health care remains extreme poverty. A state of poverty that leads some to sell their assets (food or animal reserves) or to go into debt to ensure access to care for their children, considered the most at risk.ConclusionThe HIF can be seen as an honest attempt to provide better access to health care for the most vulnerable groups. Some challenges need to be addressed including the current system of acquiring funds before the attempt can be considered scalable.
Providing HIV testing in men who have sex with men through a gay social networking app in China: A qualitative interview study with multisectoral service providers
Authors: Zhao Tianming , Cao Zhaobing , Jiang Zhen , Bulloch Gabriella , Qiu Yanchao , Liu Lihua , Wang Lijing , Li Yingxia , Jia Ce , Guo Li , Wu Zunyou 
Published: November 2022

ObjectiveWe explored the feasibility of app-based HIV testing services (AHTS) among men who have sex with men (MSM) according to the perspectives of testing service providers.MethodsTwenty-one current or previous AHTS providers participated in a semi-structured interview which explored the facilitators and barriers to AHTS. Ten participants originating from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and 11 from the non-governmental organization (NGO) in Shijiazhuang, China took part in this study. Interviews was transcribed verbatim, and the socioecological model (SEM) was applied to thematic analysis.ResultsTwenty-one participants from AHTS services commented on the integration of online appointment schedules into HIV testing services. AHTS was deemed a convenient and efficient method for MSM and service providers to choose their preferred location and times. Moreover, it allowed for important HIV-related information to be accessed online and targeted toward at-risk individuals. Participants thought MSM may feel unsure about personal information security being stored within a privatized app and was considered a barrier to AHTS's usability. As such, they believed establishing a government-led national online platform for AHTS would allow for greater trust from MSM, rather than a social media app.ConclusionBy linking booking services to an online platform, AHTS was deemed a convenient and efficient method for HIV testing services, especially for young MSM who are familiar with smartphone applications. To improve the use of these services, AHTS apps should focus on ensuring the confidentiality of personal information and internet security to build trust between MSM and service providers.
Compliance with a personalised home exercise programme in chronic low back pain patients after a multidisciplinary programme: A pilot randomised controlled trial
Authors: Lenoir dit Caron R. , Rouzée M. , Coquart J. , Gilliaux M. 
Published: November 2022

BackgroundChronic low back pain (CLBP) is a very common problem throughout the world. One treatment possibility is the multidisciplinary programme (MP) in a rehabilitation centre, which provides intensive rehabilitation through physical exercise to quickly improve the patient conditions. Patients nevertheless do not always continue the exercises when they return home. This study thus evaluated compliance with a personalised home-based programme for CLBP patients post-MP.MethodsA randomised controlled single-blind trial was conducted. Thirty patients were randomised into two groups and participated in an MP for 4 weeks. They were then given an exercise booklet for home rehabilitation. In addition, each patient in the experimental group constructed a personalised exercise programme with a physiotherapist. The control group was only encouraged to continue the exercises at home. To assess therapeutic compliance, both groups were asked to document each completed exercise in a logbook. In addition, pain intensity, flexibility, muscle endurance, activity limitations, participation restrictions, and beliefs about physical activity were assessed at the beginning and end of the MP and again after 12 weeks at home.ResultsCompliance was good for all activities in both groups, but there were no significant differences between groups. All participants improved on the criteria by the end of MP, and both groups maintained the improvements in most of the criteria at 3-month follow-up.ConclusionThis study showed the effectiveness of an MP for CLBP in the short and medium term. However, future research should focus on longer-term compliance.
Improvements in spatiotemporal outcomes, but not in recruitment of automatic postural responses, are correlated with improved step quality following perturbation-based balance training in chronic stroke
Authors: Staring Wouter H. A. , van Duijnhoven Hanneke J. R. , Roelofs Jolanda M. B. , Zandvliet Sarah , den Boer Jasper , Lem Frits C. , Geurts Alexander C. H. , Weerdesteyn Vivian 
Published: November 2022

IntroductionPeople with stroke often exhibit balance impairments, even in the chronic phase. Perturbation-based balance training (PBT) is a therapy that has yielded promising results in healthy elderly and several patient populations. Here, we present a threefold approach showing changes in people with chronic stroke after PBT on the level of recruitment of automatic postural responses (APR), step parameters and step quality. In addition, we provide insight into possible correlations across these outcomes and their changes after PBT.MethodsWe performed a complementary analysis of a recent PBT study. Participants received a 5-week PBT on the Radboud Fall simulator. During pre- and post-intervention assessments participants were exposed to platform translations in forward and backward directions. We performed electromyography of lower leg muscles to identify changes in APR recruitment. In addition, 3D kinematic data of stepping behavior was collected. We determined pre-post changes in muscle onset, magnitude and modulation of recruitment, step characteristics, and step quality. Subsequently, we determined whether improvements in step or muscle characteristics were correlated with improved step quality.ResultsWe observed a faster gastrocnemius muscle onset in the stance and stepping leg during backward stepping. During forward stepping we found a trend toward a faster tibialis anterior muscle onset in the stepping leg. We observed no changes in modulation or magnitude of muscle recruitment. Leg angles improved by 2.3° in forward stepping and 2.5° in backward stepping. The improvement in leg angle during forward stepping was accompanied by a −4.1°change in trunk angle, indicating a more upright position. Step length, duration and velocity improved in both directions. Changes in spatiotemporal characteristics were strongly correlated with improvements in leg angle, but no significant correlations were observed of muscle onset or recruitment with leg or trunk angle.ConclusionPBT leads to a multi-factorial improvement in onset of APR, spatiotemporal characteristics of stepping, and reactive step quality in people with chronic stroke. However, current changes in APR onset were not correlated with improvement in step quality. Therefore, we suggest that, in addition to spatiotemporal outcomes, other characteristics of muscle recruitment or behavioral substitution may induce step quality improvement after PBT.
New Class Up and Down
λ-Convex Fuzzy-Number Valued Mappings and Related Fuzzy Fractional Inequalities
Authors: Khan Muhammad Bilal , Zaini Hatim Ghazi , Santos-García Gustavo , Noor Muhammad Aslam , Soliman Mohamed S. 
Published: November 2022

The fuzzy-number valued up and down λ-convex mapping is originally proposed as an intriguing generalization of the convex mappings. The newly suggested mappings are then used to create certain Hermite–Hadamard- and Pachpatte-type integral fuzzy inclusion relations in fuzzy fractional calculus. It is also suggested to revise the Hermite–Hadamard integral fuzzy inclusions with regard to the up and down λ-convex fuzzy-number valued mappings (U∙D λ-convex F-N∙V∙Ms). Moreover, Hermite–Hadamard–Fejér has been proven, and some examples are given to demonstrate the validation of our main results. The new and exceptional cases are presented in terms of the change of the parameters “i” and “α” in order to assess the accuracy of the obtained fuzzy inclusion relations in this study.
A Cross-Sectional Study to Detect Cystic Echinococcosis in Añatuya, Santiago Del Estero (Argentina)
Authors: Avila Héctor Gabriel , Cejas Rosa Graciela , Cabrera Marta Graciela , Sawicki Mirna , Santillán Graciela I. , Periago María Victoria 
Published: November 2022

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is endemic in Argentina, and approximately 30% of the national territory has characteristics appropriate for the development of the zoonotic domestic cycle of this disease. This community-wide study was implemented in rural areas of Añatuya, Santiago del Estero (northern Argentina) to determine the presence of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato in the definitive host (dogs) and the presence of CE in humans. Infection data from dogs were obtained through the collection and analysis of fecal samples; these were processed through sedimentation/flotation techniques and PCR. The presence in humans was determined by ultrasound (US) and serology (ELISA confirmed by Western Blot—WB) in the Miel de Palo settlement. A standardized questionnaire was used to investigate potential risk factors for CE; more than half of the studied population carried out activities that favor the maintenance of the cycle. The prevalence of E. granulosus s.l. in dogs from 10 rural settlements, confirmed by PCR, was 4.7% (32/678). The results of the US and serology screening showed a human prevalence of 0.55% (1/183) in Miel de Palo. This prevalence increased to 4.9% (9/183) if imaging-negative but serology-positive (ELISA+WB) individuals are included, as per national guidelines. One of the participants with CE, confirmed by US, was less than 15 years old, which evidences the presence of active transmission. A comprehensive multidisciplinary approach, taking into consideration social, behavioral, sanitary, and environmental aspects intimately tied to the parasite cycle, is needed.
Direitos humanos e segurança pública: prioridades conflitantes
Authors: Silva Christyan Antunes da , Valle Luciano do 
Published: November 2022

O presente artigo falará dos direitos humanos e a segurança pública: suas prioridades e conflitos. O objetivo do artigo é delimitar os ramos dos direitos humanos aplicáveis a segurança pública, apresentado de forma coerente e coesa os conflitos entre direitos fundamentais no procedimento policial brasileiro. Tendo inspiração nos princípios constitucionais, em tratados internacionais, ser policial não é unicamente um trabalho é estabelecer a ordem pública, garantir a dignidade da pessoa humana, as liberdades e direitos essenciais, proporcionando a paz na sociedade, é manter manter um Estado Democrático de Direito embasado no desenvolvimento da sociedade, acesso absoluto à justiça e proteção aos direitos sociais e individuais. Justifica-se na segurança pública relacionada às políticas públicas, seja nas suas proposições, na avaliação de suas particularidades, por ser obrigação coletiva constituida de estrutura e base de sustentação. O estudo trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura, cujo método visa agrupar de maneira sistemática e abrangente os resultados atualizados, incluindo todos os tipos de metodologias. A dignidade do homem o possibilita a fazer tudo o que a lei não proíbe, diante de uma sociedade complexa que aciona as polícias para desfazer uma situação delituosa coletiva ou individual. E os políciais agem embasados nas legislações, na Constituição e nos direitos humanos. Garantindo que a lei seja aplicada e os direitos das pessoas sejam respeitados, estes esforços contribuem e se revelam instrumentos de uma nova mentalidade voltada para a polícia mais proxima da comunidade, com ênfase na atividade preventiva e ao mesmo tempo proativa.
Perancangan Gamifikasi Pada Proses Implementasi ERP Menggunakan Metode Accelerate SAP
Authors: Dewangga Kusuma , Emanuel Andi Wahju Rahardjo , Widhiyanti Kathryn 
Published: November 2022

Penerapan sistem ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) pada sebuah perusahaan dapat memberikan manfaat yang besar bagi perusahaan. Namun, keberhasilan penerapan ERP selalu menjadi tantangan tersendiri bagi implementor ERP. Biaya investasi ERP yang besar tidak menjamin keberhasilan penerapan ERP. Untuk mencegah hal tersebut, perusahaan perlu melakukan beberapa pengubahan dan memanajemen critical success factor pada tiap tahap dalam implementasi ERP dengan baik dan penuh kehati-hatian. Metode ASAP menjadi salah satu metode implementasi ERP yang baik karena proses implementasi dibagi menjadi fase-fase yang berjalan berurutan namun tidak menjamin keberhasilan suatu implementasi. Pada beberapa penelitian terkait implementasi ERP menyebutkan bahwa salah satu tantangan besar yang dihadapi dalam implementasi ERP muncul dari aspek sosial dan organisasi daripada aspek teknis. Dibutuhkan suatu upaya agar perusahaan dapat memanajemen motivasi dan engagement agar performa kelajuan pekerjaan dan kolaborasi agar dapat meningkatkan keterlibatan pihak dalam perusahaan yang berkaitan dengan kelancaran operasional ERP agar penerapan ERP dapat sesuai dengan target yang diharapkan. Gamifikasi dapat menjadi solusi yang membantu untuk meningkatkan motivasi dan keterlibatan karyawan dalam setiap proses dalam implementasi ERP. Rancangan membangun sebuah proses gamifikasi pada proses pelatihan ERP diharapkan dapat meningkatkan keterlibatan dan motivasi karyawan sehingga mempermudah dan meningkatkan keberhasilan implementasi ERP dari aspek sosial dan organisasi.
Politicians and Artificial Intelligence Refusal: Brief Considerations
Authors: Vacarelu Marius 
Published: November 2022

Technological development of the last decades changed not only working procedures but also economic hierarchies and – in many cases – it offered an instrument for ambitious leaders to bring a new perspective to countries, continents, or even the world in different areas: economy, law, politics, etc.
Inside these new dimensions of human life, politicians are asked to create rules for societies, but also their specific tasks. At the same time, politicians are asked to think about the future and to settle the main directions for national development, in such a way to profit for today and the next generations. For such development plans, politicians need to consult many data and create a specific legal framework, able to increase people's skills in every area, in a coherent vision that includes Artificial Intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence might have a special field of action in political competition, which must be regulated by the same actors able to use it. Such a specific legal possibility – to be able to regulate one of your tools – offers to politicians many interrogations about the limits of Artificial Intelligence use. Politics is a matter of power and history shows that many times politicians use many tools and administrative procedures to preserve or achieve power. Artificial Intelligence could be used for the same purposes and both scholars and citizens will be important to study how politicians will regulate it. In this case, an important topic is the Artificial Intelligence acceptance in political completions and if politicians will try to regulate its use with a specific interdiction on the political area. It will be also important to see if such interdictions will consider the danger for democratic institutions or other reasons like psychological dangers to the human mind, costs of implementation, etc.