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The acceptability, adoption, and feasibility of a music application developed using participatory design for home-dwelling persons with dementia and their caregivers. The “Alight” app in the LIVE@Home.Path trial
Authors: Berge Line Iden , Gedde Marie Hidle , Torrado Vidal Juan Carlos , Husebo Bettina , Hynninen Kia Minna , Knardal Solgunn Elisabeth , Madsø Kristine Gustavsen 
Published: August 2022

BackgroundMusic interventions for persons with dementia can improve health and interaction with caregivers, yet the reach is often restricted to institutions. We describe the participatory design process of a prototype music application for patients affiliated with a gerontopsychiatric hospital and evaluate the acceptability, adoption, and feasibility of use for dyads of home-dwelling persons with dementia and their informal caregivers.MethodsThe application “Alight” was developed following an iterative, expert-driven participatory design approach, which includes a requirement elicitation phase and two rounds of prototyping and testing in real-world settings. End users and stakeholders were involved in all steps, that is, workshops, interviews, field observation, ethnographic inquiries, and beta testing sessions with music therapists, patients, and caregivers in collaboration with a commercial music and technology company. The last prototyping and testing took place in the LIVE@Home.Path trial, a stepped-wedge multicomponent randomized controlled trial to improve resource utilization and caregiver burden in municipal dementia care during 2019–2021.ResultsMean age of the person with dementia in the LIVE@Home.Path trial was 82 years, 62% were female, and the majority had Alzheimer's dementia (44%) of mild severity (71%). Sixty-three dyads were offered Alight in the multicomponent intervention, of which 13% (n = 8) accepted use. The dyads accepting Alight did not differ in demographic and clinical characteristics compared to those not interested. The feasibility was high among those accepting Alight, 75% (n = 6) reported a positive impact on mood, 50% (n = 4) experienced a positive impact on activity, and 50% (n = 4) gooduser-friendliness. The adoption was high with daily use or use several times a week reported by 63% (n = 5). Obstacles emerged when updating the application in homes without wireless Wi-Fi, and some participants were unfamiliar with using touchscreens.ConclusionThe feasibility and adoption of the application were high and accepting dyads did not differ on demographic and clinical variables from those not reached. This suggests a high potential for utilization in dementia care. This study contributes methodologically to the field of participatory design and mHealth interventions by demonstrating a specific design approach that throughout the process successfully involved researchers, industry partners, health care practitioners, and end users.Clinical trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04043364.
Media multitasking, depression, and anxiety of college students: Serial mediating effects of attention control and negative information attentional bias
Authors: Li Shiyi , Fan Lifang 
Published: August 2022

BackgroundThe COVID-19 epidemic provides an environment for frequent media multitasking, which might associate with an increase in depression and anxiety. Since many studies have found that media multitasking negatively affects cognitive capacity, we propose a cognitive perspective to explore how media multitasking may associate with mental health. This study examined the potential mediating role of attention control and negative information attentional bias in the relationship between media multitasking and anxiety and depression.MethodsParticipants (n = 567) were recruited from college students in China. They completed an online survey that included the Media Multitasking Inventory (MMI), Attention Control Scale (ACS), Attention to Positive and Negative Information Scale (APNI), Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7), and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). After exploring the correlations between the measures, serial mediation models were examined.ResultsThe results indicated significant positive correlations between media multitasking and anxiety and depression. Media multitasking, anxiety, and depression were negatively correlated with attention focusing, while positively correlated with negative information attention bias. Media multitasking did not correlate with attention shifting. Mediation modeling demonstrated that attention focusing and negative information attention bias played a serial mediating role in the relationship between media multitasking and anxiety and depression. However, the results did not support the serial mediation model through attention shifting and negative information attention bias.ConclusionMedia multitasking does not directly influence anxiety and depression, while attention focusing and negative information attention bias play serial mediating roles in their relationship. This study highlights the potential cognitive mechanisms between media multitasking and anxiety and depression, providing theoretical support for interventions in individual mental health during the epidemic.
Factors and Predictors of Health Related Quality of Life of the General Population of Pakistan
Authors: Nasim Aqeel , Haq Noman Ul , Riaz Sohail , Khan Sumaira Irum , Khuda Fazli , Sipra Muhammad Faraz , Tariq Bazil , Tahir Maria , Saood Muhammad , Yasmin Riffat , Manzoor Kiran , Zeeshan Danish Muhammad 
Published: August 2022

Background and ObjectiveThe standards of living, improvement in public health, and medical care in Pakistan are increasing day by day, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) has been increasingly acknowledged in various patient's reported outcomes in Pakistan. However, a large-scale general population-based study on assessing HQRoL in Pakistan was not conducted. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate HRQoL for the general Pakistani population.Material and MethodsA cross-sectional study with a population sample (n = 16,672) was selected from all Pakistan provinces using a stratified sampling approach. The EQ-5D-3L tool was used to measure the HRQoL of the general population of Pakistan. The descriptive and inferential statistics have been done by using SPSS version 20.ResultsOverall, 121 health states were reported in this study. EQ-5D index and EQ-VAS scores were 0.74 ± 0.32 and 0.75 ± 0.25, respectively. The percentage of people responding to any problems increased with age. Males have better health as compared to females in all age groups. All demographics were significantly associated (P &lt; 0.01) with the mean EQ5D index and VAS scores except residence (p &gt; 0.05). The regression model reported that age was the best predictor of the EQ-5D index scores after adjusting for the covariates (beta = 0.19; p &lt; 0.001). This study provides Pakistani population HRQoL data measured by the EQ-5D tool, based on a national representative sample.ConclusionThe current study concluded that Age, City, Gender, Education, Occupation, Residence, and House occupancy are significantly affecting HRQOL. The socioeconomically deprived groups and females have inferior health status than more advantaged. The trends detected in high-income nations were usually similar to Pakistan.
Explore pre-hospital emergency challenges in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic: A quality content analysis in the Iranian context
Authors: Hadian Marziye , Jabbari Alireza , Abdollahi Mahdieh , Hosseini Elaheh , Sheikhbardsiri Hojjat 
Published: August 2022

Backgroundpre-hospital emergency is a community-oriented system that responds to the medical needs of the injured or patients with acute and emergency illnesses outside of health care facilities until they are transferred to a medical center. This study aimed to explore pre-hospital emergency challenges in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.Material and methodsThis study was conducted as a qualitative content analysis in Iran. Using the purposive sampling method, data were collected through in-depth individual interviews with 28 prehospital paramedic personnel from November 2020 to November 2021. Graneheim and Lundman's conventional content analysis methods were used to analyze the data and for the trustworthiness of the data, this study used Lincoln and Guba's recommendations.ResultsAfter multiple rounds of analyzing and summarizing the data and taking into consideration similarities and differences, four main categories and 10 subcategories were created based on the results of the data analysis and including (1) Culture and Community. (2) Service delivery (3) Human resources; (4) Medical supplies and equipment.ConclusionAccording to the findings of this study emergency medical system employees are suffering from a range of psychiatric problems as a result of a lack of equipment and job overload, which has a detrimental impact on the quality of pre-hospital emergency care. Therefore, emergency care senior management should develop comprehensive guidelines, provide more equipment and minimize professional challenges to improve the quality and safety of pre-hospital emergency care services.
Mitigation strategies for heat-related illness during mass gatherings: Hajj experience
Authors: Almuzaini Yasir , Alburayh Marriyah , Alahmari Ahmed , Alamri Fahad , Sabbagh Abdulrahman Y. , Alsalamah Majid , Khan Anas 
Published: August 2022

IntroductionTo mitigate morbidity, mortality, and impacts of heat-related illnesses (HRIs) on health, it was vital to implement a comprehensive framework for HRI prevention and control. A recognized tool from the field of trauma prevention known as the Haddon matrix was applied. The matrix states that any event is affected by three factors: host, agent, and environment. In addition, another recognized tool known as the combined model was used in this study. The combined model is a three-dimensional model that includes the idea for the three axes of Haddon's matrix with the methodology of the community risk reduction (CRR) model.Aim of the studyTo identify the environmental and individual risk factors of HRIs based on the Haddon matrix and the recommended prevention strategies by the CRR tool by using the combined model.MethodologyAn extensive literature review was conducted to assess all the risk factors associated with HRI, as well as preventive measures. Then the Haddon matrix was used to structure, separating human factors from technical and environmental details and timing. After that, the combined model was used to set all responses and mitigation measures for each element obtained from the Haddon matrix tool.ConclusionProjected increases in heat stress over the globe require the formulation and implementation of evidence-based HRI mitigation and preventive measures. In this study, we implemented the combined model that was utilized as a systematic strategy for the more theoretical framework of Haddon's matrix. Using the Haddon matrix to determine the HRI risk factors and the combined model to mitigate its impact was practical and helpful in planning, preparedness, and mitigating the HRIs during Hajj, provided a broad approach equivalent to the Swiss cheese model, and would facilitate an informed decision.
Experiences of community-dwelling older adults with chronic low back pain in Hong Kong and Switzerland – A qualitative study
Authors: Schoeb Veronika , Misteli Marceau , Kwan Crystal , Wong Chris W. Y. , Kan Mandy M. P. , Opsommer Emmanuelle , Wong Arnold Y. L. 
Published: August 2022

IntroductionThe prevalence of chronic low back pain (LBP) increases with age and older adults are more vulnerable to develop chronic LBP. A recent Swiss study has shown that 78% of community-dwelling older adults aged ≥65 years experienced chronic LBP. Similarly, a study in Hong Kong found that approximately 30% of people aged above 60 years experienced chronic LBP. The aim of this collaborative research project was to illuminate older adults' experiences of living with chronic LBP and its implication on older adults' daily life in Western and Eastern cultures.MethodsTwenty-five older people experiencing chronic LBP living in Switzerland or Hong Kong were recruited through health professionals or community centres. Using semi-structured interviews, participants shared their experiences regarding chronic LBP and its implications on their daily life. The interviews were recorded and transcribed “ad verbatim” in the original language. An inductive thematic analysis was used, using a qualitative data analysis software program (NVivo) and a shared code book in English. The Swiss and Hong Kong research teams engaged in collaborative analysis until a consensus was established, taking into consideration of cultural specificities. Ethical approval was obtained from the local ethic committees in both regions.ResultsThemes were related to negative perceptions/experiences: (1) interferences of daily function; (2) pessimistic attitudes toward their conditions/prognosis; and (3) self-perceived burden related to families. Conversely, four themes revealed attributes to social roles: (1) maintaining their roles in families; (2) experiencing supports from family and friends; (3) being content despite LBP; and (4) enjoying social activities. Cultural differences between Switzerland and Hong Kong were related to social circles and offers from the healthcare system, influencing individual experiences and perceptions.DiscussionAlthough chronic LBP may negatively impact older adults, individual approaches as well as social and health system supports influence older adults' attitude toward their pain and self-management strategies. Developing effective and culturally sensitive interventions for an elderly population with chronic LBP can be challenging but essential for the development of innovative healthcare services tailored to the population's needs. The methodological approach used for this research project establishes the framework for developing and evaluating complex interventions.
Characteristics and Applications of Summer Season Raindrop Size Distributions Based on a PARSIVEL2 Disdrometer in the Western Tianshan Mountains (China)
Authors: Zeng Yong , Yang Lianmei , Tong Zepeng , Jiang Yufei , Chen Ping , Zhou Yushu 
Published: August 2022

The summer season raindrop size distribution (DSD) characteristics and their important applications, based on a PARSIVEL2 disdrometer installed in Zhaosu over the western Tianshan Mountains, China, in 2020–2021 are studied. Our analysis reveals that, for total rainfall and different rainfall types, the DSD in Zhaosu follows the normalized gamma distribution model, and convective rainfall has a higher raindrop concentration than stratiform rainfall at all diameters. For stratiform rainfall, the mean value of mass-weighted mean diameter (Dm) is lower than that of convective DSD, while the mean value of normalized intercept parameter (log10 Nw) is higher than that of convective DSD, and the summer season convective rainfall in Zhaosu is continental convective rainfall according to the conventional classification, which is characterized by relatively larger Dm and lower log10 Nw values. The derived µ–∧ relation in Zhaosu exhibits some differences from those reported in eastern, southern, and northern China and the Tibetan Plateau. Furthermore, derived Z–R relations for stratiform and convective rainfall in Zhaosu are compared with those from other regions. Analysis shows that the empirical relation of Z = 300R1.4 (widely used), strongly overestimates the R of convective precipitation in Zhaosu. The C-band polarimetric radar rainfall estimation relations are derived, and the R(Zh,Zdr) and R(Kdp,Zdr) relations perform the best in quantitative precipitation estimation. Moreover, the empirical Dm–Zku and Dm–Zka relations are derived, which are beneficial to the improvement of rainfall retrieval algorithms of the GPM DPR. Lastly, rainfall kinetic energy relations proposed in this study can be used to better assess rainfall erosivity. The empirical relationships of DSD evaluated in this study provide an opportunity to (1) improve rainfall retrieval algorithms for both ground-based and remote sensing radars and to (2) enhance rainfall kinetic energy estimates in rainfall erosivity studies based on disdrometer and GPM DPR.
Indian Sign Language Recognition Using Deep Learning Techniques
Authors: D Karthika Renuka , L Ashok Kumar 
Published: August 2022

By automatically translating Indian sign language into English speech, a portable multimedia Indian sign language translation program can help the deaf and/or speaker connect with hearing people. It could act as a translator for those that do not understand sign language, eliminating the need for a mediator and allowing communication to take place in the speaker's native language. As a result, Deaf-Dumb people are denied regular educational opportunities. Uneducated Deaf-Dumb people have a difficult time communicating with members of their culture. We provide an incorporated Android application to help ignorant Deaf-Dumb people fit into society and connect with others. The newly launched program includes a straight forward keyboard translator that really can convert any term from Indian sign language to English. The proposed system is an interactive application program for mobile phones created with application software. The mobile phone is used to photograph Indian sign language gestures, while the operating system performs vision processing tasks and the constructed audio device output signals speech, limiting the need for extra devices and costs. The perceived latency between both the hand signals as well as the translation is reduced by parallel processing. This allows for a very quick translation of finger and hand motions. This is capable of recognizing one-handed sign representations of the numbers 0 through 9. The findings show that the results are highly reproducible, consistent, and accurate.
THE EFFORTS OF FEMALE CHARACTERS FIGHT AGAINST GENDER DISCRIMINATION REVEALED IN HIDDEN FIGURES MOVIE
Authors: FARADILLA ANDINTYA 
Published: August 2022

ABSTRAK
This study reveals kinds of gender discrimination experienced by female characters and their efforts against gender discrimination in Hidden Figures movie by Theodore Melfi. The purpose of this study is to find kinds of gender discrimination happen towards female characters and their effort to against gender discrimination based on power feminism which applied in this problem to show that they are strong female character. In analyzing the movie the researcher applied qualitative method and applies feminism approach especially liberal feminism theory by Naomi Wolf (1997). The data were collected by reading the movie script comprehensively and identify the utterances based on the problems. After that the data were analyzed by applying Wolf’s theory. The results show that the female characters experience gender discrimination in work and gender discrimination in education because their gender as woman. Meanwhile although the female characters experience gender discriminations, the female characters in Hidden Figures movie also shows their power to have equal rights such as rejecting the help of man and proving themselves to be capable of man’s work, making direct verbal objection and protest toward male character, explaining about the importance of woman in work place, and also taking legal solution to fight for the fairness in education. The efforts apply power feminism concepts as Wolf suggest.

Key words: Gender discrimination, liberal feminism, power feminism
Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Kejadian Malaria Di Wilayah Kerja Dinkes Kabupaten Merauke
Authors: Laga Eunike Adonia , Alfons Desty Wehelmina 
Published: August 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor yang berhubungan dengan kejadian malaria di wilayah kerja Dinkes Kabupaten Merauke.Desain studi yang digunakan adalah cross sectional dengan populasi penelitian adalah seluruh warga di wilayah kerja Dikes Kabupaten Merauke. Sampel diambil dengan teknik simple random sampling sebanyak 50 orang. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ialah lembar kuesioner dengan analisis hubungan menggunakan uji Chi Square. Hasil penelitian Sebanyak 37 orang dari 50 sampel diketahui menderita Malaria. Variabel kodisi rumah yang terbuka (p. Value = 0,000), pengetahuan tentang defenisi yang sebenarnya terhadap penyakit malaria (p. Value = 0,000) dan pendapatan (p.Value = 0,05) adalah variabel yang berhubungan dengan kejadian malaria di wilayah kerja Dinkes Kabupaten Merauke bila di analisis secara bivariat serta variabel riwayat malaria (p.Value = 0,526), kebiasaan melindungi diri (p.Value = 0,093 tidak berhubungan dengan kejadian malaria di wilayah kerja Dinkes Kabupaten Merauke. Adapun hasil penelitian adalah faktor yang berhubungan dengan kejadian Malaria di wilayah kerja Dinkes Kabupaten Merauke adalah faktor demografi individu (pengetahuan), faktor lingkungan (kondisi rumah terbuka).
Perspektif Mahasiswa: Pengetahuan dan Sikap Mengenai Perawatan Lansia
Authors: Riyanto Pulung , Fitrianti Hariani , Muslihin Heri Yusuf 
Published: August 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk memberikan gambaran bagaimana tranfer pengetahuan yang diberikan mahasiswa kepada para lansia untuk bisa melakukan kebiasaan hidup sehat sehingga para lansia bisa memperpanjang hidup. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan Desain penelitian berdasar pada studi cross sectional . Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah Mahasiswa Jurusan Pendidikan Jasmani Kesehatan Universitas Musamus, Universitas Subang dan Universitas 19 November Kolaka. Sedangkan yang menjadi sampel pada penelitian ini adalah sejumlah 100 siswa yang di ambil dengan purposive sampling. Intrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan angket yang dikembangkan oleh. Angket yang digunakan menggunakan Knowledge regarding care of elderly. Jumlah item pernyatan sebanyak 16 item pernyataan dengan opsi jawaban menggunakan skala likert. Selain itu pengetahuan nantinta juga akan dilihat juga berkaitan dengan sikap para mahasiswa terhadap kesehatan lansia dengan menggunakan Attitudes regarding care of elderly. Hasil penelitian menunjukan hubungan yang signifikan antara pengetahuan dan sikap, hal ini karena untuk menentukan sikap yang utuh, pengetahuan, pikiran, keyakinan dan emosi memegang peranan penting dalam kehidupan lansia.
Optimized Modulation and Coding for Dual Modulated QR Codes
Authors: Barron Irving , Sharma Gaurav 
Published: August 2022

<p> We present optimized modulation and coding for the recently introduced dual modulated QR (DMQR) codes that extend traditional QR codes to carry additional secondary data in the orientation of elliptical dots that replace black modules in the barcode images. By dynamically adjusting the dot size, we realize gains in embedding strength for both the intensity modulation and the orientation modulation that carry the primary and secondary data, respectively. Furthermore, we develop a model for the coding channel for the secondary data that enables soft-decoding via 5G NR (new radio) codes already supported by mobile devices. The performance gains for the proposed optimized designs are characterized via theoretical analysis, simulations, and actual experiments using smartphone devices. The theoretical analysis and simulations inform our design choices for the modulation and coding, and the experiments characterize the overall improvement in performance for the optimized design over the prior unoptimized designs. Importantly, the optimized designs significantly increase usability of DMQR codes with commonly used QR code beautification that cannibalizes a portion of the barcode image area for the insertion of a logo or image. In experiments with a capture distance of 15 inches, the optimized designs increase the decoding success rates between 10% and 32% for the secondary data while also providing gains for primary data decoding at larger capture distances. When used with beautification in typical settings, the secondary message is decoded with a high success rate for the proposed optimized designs, whereas it invariably fails for the prior unoptimized designs.</p>