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Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on music festival attendees
Authors: Kinnunen Maarit , Honkanen Antti 
Published: March 2022

AbstractAs festivals were cancelled or people were afraid of participating in mass gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic, the well-being effects of festival participation were missed. How can these missed hedonic, eudaimonic or social well-being impacts be described, and how has the prolonged absence of live music events and the cancellation of the festival summer influenced attitudes towards festivals? Research data comprised nearly 13,000 responses to the Finnish Festival Barometer 2020 at a time when all the large festivals had been cancelled. Clustering the COVID-19 related questions led to three segments named Covid-cautious, Music-driven and Experience-oriented. The findings indicate challenges for event organisers, particularly in terms of communality. The theoretical contribution of this study is in scrutinising the well-being effects of festival attendance at a time when festivals were banned. Thus, survey participants could say the factors they missed most, revealing the most important well-being dimensions for their festival attendance.
Visual servoing of a laser beam through a mirror
Authors: Odira Japheth Ka’pesha , Andreff Nicolas , Petiet Luc , Byiringiro Jean Bosco 
Published: March 2022

AbstractIn this study, we present a new approach to improving vocal fold access to perform phonomicrosurgery. It is done by shooting the laser through a mirror to reach the vocal fold hidden parts. A geometrical study of laser shooting path was conducted for vocal fold anatomical constraints, followed by devising a laser-shooting system conceptual design. Control laws were developed and tested by simulation and validated experimentally on a test bench in a monocular and stereoscopic configuration. Simulation and experimental results are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the developed approach.
Picking out the Impurities: Attention-based Push-Grasping in Dense Clutter
Authors: Lu Ning , Cai Yinghao , Lu Tao , Cao Xiaoge , Guo Weiyan , Wang Shuo 
Published: March 2022

Abstract“Picking out the impurities” is a typical scenario in production line which is both time consuming and laborious. In this article, we propose a target-oriented robotic push-grasping system which is able to actively discover and pick the impurities in dense environments with the synergies between pushing and grasping actions. First, we propose an attention module, which includes target saliency detection and density-based occluded-region inference. Without the necessity of expensive labeling of semantic segmentation, our attention module can quickly locate the targets in the view or predict the candidate regions where the targets are most likely to be occluded. Second, we propose a push–grasp synergy framework to sequentially select proper actions in different situations until all targets are picked out. Moreover, we introduce an active pushing mechanism based on a novel metric, namely Target-Centric Dispersion Degree (TCDD) for better grasping. TCDD describes whether the targets are isolated from the surrounding objects. With this metric, the robot becomes more focused on the actions around the targets and push irrelevant objects away. Experimental results on both simulated environment and real-world environment show that our proposed system outperforms several baseline approaches,which also has the capability to be generalized to new scenarios.
Robotic autonomous systems for earthmoving equipment operating in volatile conditions and teaming capacity: a survey
Authors: Nguyen Huynh A.D. , Ha Quang P. 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThere has been an increasing interest in the application of robotic autonomous systems (RASs) for construction and mining, particularly the use of RAS technologies to respond to the emergent issues for earthmoving equipment operating in volatile environments and for the need of multiplatform cooperation. Researchers and practitioners are in need of techniques and developments to deal with these challenges. To address this topic for earthmoving automation, this paper presents a comprehensive survey of significant contributions and recent advances, as reported in the literature, databases of professional societies, and technical documentation from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM). In dealing with volatile environments, advances in sensing, communication and software, data analytics, as well as self-driving technologies can be made to work reliably and have drastically increased safety. It is envisaged that an automated earthmoving site within this decade will manifest the collaboration of bulldozers, graders, and excavators to undertake ground-based tasks without operators behind the cabin controls; in some cases, the machines will be without cabins. It is worth for relevant small- and medium-sized enterprises developing their products to meet the market demands in this area. The study also discusses on future directions for research and development to provide green solutions to earthmoving.
Feedforward combined multi-axis cross-coupling contour control compensation strategy of optical mirror processing robot
Authors: Jin Zujin , Cheng Gang , Meng Yutong 
Published: March 2022

AbstractDuring the movement of an optical mirror processing robot (OMPR), the movement error of each branch chain leads to contour errors of the grinding tool, which reduce the accuracy of the optical mirror surface. To improve the processing accuracy of an OMPR, it is necessary to study the control and compensation strategy of its contour error. In this study, first, a kinematics analysis of an OMPR is conducted, and the trajectory of the end execution point in the world coordinate system is transformed into the fixed coordinate system of the robot. Combined with the common trajectory of optical mirror processing, based on the Frenet coordinate system, contour error models of the OMPR in straight line, arc, and spiral trajectories are established. Subsequently, the contour error, feedforward channel gain, and compensation channel gain models of the parallel module are established in the task space, and concurrently, the control variables and stability of the system are analyzed. Finally, the established feedforward combined multi-axis cross-coupling contour control compensation strategy is analyzed experimentally to verify its accuracy and effectiveness. It provides a theoretical basis for a robot to directly face the precision processing object using the control and compensation strategy in a future research study to improve the molding accuracy of a surface and optimize the processing technology of a large-scale optical mirror.
A Review of Overall Survival Extrapolations of Immune-Checkpoint Inhibitors Used in Health Technology Assessments by the French Health Authorities
Authors: Grumberg Valentine , Roze Stéphane , Chevalier Julie , Borrill John , Gaudin Anne-Françoise , Branchoux Sébastien 
Published: March 2022

Abstract

Objectives
Extrapolation is often required to inform cost-effectiveness (CE) evaluations of immune-checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) since survival data from pivotal clinical trials are seldom complete. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the accuracy of estimates of long-term overall survival (OS) predicted in French CE assessment reports of ICIs, and to identify models presenting the best fit to the observed long-term survival data.

Methods
A systematic review of French assessment reports of ICIs in the metastatic setting since inception until May 2020 was performed. A targeted literature review was conducted to collect associated extended follow-up of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) used in the CE assessment reports. Difference between projected and observed OS was calculated. A range of standard parametric and spline-based models were applied to the extended follow-up data from the RCT to determine the best-fitting survival models.

Results
Of the 121 CE assessment reports published, 11 reports met the inclusion criteria. OS was underestimated in 73 percent of the CE assessment reports. The mean relative difference between each source was −13 percent (median: −15 percent; IQR: −0.4 to 26 percent). Models providing the best fit were those that could reflect nonmonotonic hazards.

Conclusions
Based on the available data at the time of submission, longer-term survival of ICIs was not fully captured by the extrapolation models used in CE assessments. Standard and flexible parametric models which can capture nonmonotonic hazard functions provided the best fit to the extended follow-up data. However, these models may still have performed poorly if fitted to survival data available at the time of submission to the French National Authority for Health.
Access to Long-Term Care for Minority Populations: A Systematic Review
Authors: Scott Mary M. , Mayhew Alain , Jeong Ahwon , Shaver Nicole , Lapenskie Julie , Hsu Amy T. , Tanjong-Ghogomu Elizabeth , Tanuseputro Peter , Huang Emily , Welch Vivian 
Published: March 2022

AbstractIt has been shown that there is disparity in access to long-term care and other services for minority populations. This study assessed long-term care access among older individuals belonging to minority populations including visible, ethnocultural, linguistic, and sexual minorities. Barriers and facilitators influencing admission were identified and evaluated.A search for articles from 10 databases published between January 2000 and January 2021 was conducted. Included studies evaluated factors affecting minority populations’ admission to long-term care, and non-residents’ perceptions of future admission. This review was registered with PROSPERO: CRD42018038662. Sixty included quantitative and qualitative studies, ranging in quality from fair to excellent. Findings suggest minority status is associated with reduced admission to long-term care, controlling for confounding variables. Barriers identified include discordant language, fear of discrimination, lack of information, and family obligations. Findings suggest that minority populations experienced barriers accessing long-term care and had unmet cultural and language needs while receiving care in this setting.
Short to midterm follow-up of multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children with special reference to cardiac involvement
Authors: Aziz Omeir A. , Sadiq Masood , Qureshi Ahmad U. , Hyder Najam , Kazmi Uzma , Batool Afsheen , Naz Samia , Mushtaq Asma , Bari Attia , Rashid Junaid 
Published: March 2022

AbstractObjectives:We aim to describe the early and upto 16 months follow-up of post-coronavirus disease (COVID), multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), with special reference to cardiac involvement.Study design:This cohort non-interventional descriptive study included patients <18 years admitted between May, 2020 and April, 2021. Based on underlying similarities, children were classified as post-COVID MIS-C with overlapping Kawasaki Disease, MIS-C with no overlapping Kawasaki Disease, and MIS-C with shock. Post-discharge, patients were followed at 1, 3, 6, 12, and 16 months.Results:Forty-one patients predominantly males (73%), at median age of 7 years (range 0.2–16 years) fulfilled the World Health Organisation criteria for MIS-C. Cardiac involvement was seen in 15 (36.5%); impaired left ventricle (LV) function in 5 (12.2%), coronary artery involvement in 10 (24.4%), pericardial effusion in 6 (14.6%) patients, and no arrhythmias. There were two hospital deaths (4.9%), both in MIS-C shock subgroup (2/10, 20%). At 1 month, there was persistent LV dysfunction in 2/5, coronary artery abnormalities in 7/10, and pericardial effusion resolved completely in all patients. By 6 months, LV function returned to normal in all but coronary abnormalities persisted in two patients. At last follow-up (median 9.8 months, interquartile range 2–16 months), in 36/38 (94.7%) patients, coronary artery dilatation was persistent in 2 (20%) patients.Conclusions:Children with MIS-C have a good early outcome, though MIS-C with shock can be life-threatening subgroup in a resource-constrained country setting. On midterm follow-up, there is normalisation of LV function in all and recovery of coronary abnormalities in 80% of patients.
Coronary fibromuscular dysplasia with three-vessel involvement: a rare cause of ischaemic dilated cardiomyopathy in a very young male
Authors: Călburean Paul-Adrian , Hadadi László , Rudzik Roxana , Dobreanu Dan 
Published: March 2022

AbstractCoronary artery disease of non-atherosclerotic aetiology, while rare in incidence, can have a wide aetiology, such as fibromuscular dysplasia, which is a non-inflammatory arteriopathy of numerous histopathological types of fibromuscular tissue accumulation. This brief report describes the case of a 22-year-old male with a recently developed dilated cardiomyopathy and a history of aborted cardiac arrest at the age of 14 years. Coronary angiogram revealed severe three vessels disease, while optical coherence tomography established fibromuscular dysplasia as aetiology. Balloon and stent angioplasty was performed guided by fractional flow reserve with acceptable angiographic result.
Lost in translation, apparently: Bilingual language processing of evidentiality in a Turkish–English Translation and judgment task
Authors: Tosun Sümeyra , Filipović Luna 
Published: March 2022

AbstractWe investigated how bilingual speakers process evidentiality information in a dual language activation setting (Green & Abutalebi, 2013) using a translation production and confidence judgment task. Due to interaction of multiple factors in bilingual processing a multifactor model CASP (Complex Adaptive System Principles) for Bilingualism (Filipović & Hawkins, 2019) was used as a theoretical frame. Evidentiality indicates the source of information about past events, i.e., whether they were witnessed firsthand or non-firsthand and it is marked obligatorily in the grammar of Turkish and optionally in English using verbs, adverbs or constructions. The results show that firsthand information is translated more correctly than the non-firsthand in both directions and that different bilingual populations all gravitate towards a shared pattern in both languages but in different ways due to the different proficiency (English vs. Turkish as the stronger (L1) language) and different acquisition histories (early heritage vs. migrant late bilingualism).
Validation of the nutrient-rich foods index estimated by 24-h dietary recall method among adults in Henan province of China
Authors: Zhai Junya , Ma Baihui , Lyu Quanjun , Guo Lijun , Khatun Pipasha , Liang Rui , Cong Minghua , Kong Yongxia 
Published: March 2022

AbstractObjective:A family of nutrient-rich food (NRF) indices was validated against the mean adequacy ratio (MAR) and their associations with obesity were tested.Design:Cross-sectional study. NRF indices include nutrients to encourage ranging from 6–11 (protein; fibre; vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin B12; Ca; Fe; K; Mg; Zn) and two nutrients to limit (saturated fat and Na), described as NRFn.2 (where n 6–11), based on reference amount of 100 g or 100 kcal using the NRF index family of algorithms. The percentage of variation in MAR (R2) was the criteria of index performance. Logistic regression models were applied to predict the association between NRF index and obesity.Setting:Three communities in Zhengzhou city, Henan province, China.Participants:A total of 656 adults were recruited from Henan as the subjects.Results:The NRF9·2 index, based on nine beneficial nutrients and two nutrients to limit, using the algorithm based on sums and 100 kcal, had the higher R2 values (R2 = 0·232). The OR for overweight (defined by BMI) in the 4th quartile (Q4) v. the 1st quartile (Q1) of the NRF9·2 index was 0·61 (95 % CI = 0·37, 0·98) after multiple adjustments.Conclusion:NRF9·2 index using the algorithm based on sums and 100 kcal gave the best predicted model for diet quality. NRF9·2 index score was associated with overweight defined by BMI, but it was not associated with central obesity. The NRF9·2 index is a valid tool to assess the overall diet quality among adults in Henan province of China.
Effectiveness of four interventions in improving community health workers’ performance in western Kenya: a quasi-experimental difference-in-differences study using a longitudinal data
Authors: Kawakatsu Yoshito , Sugishita Tomohiko , Aiga Hirotsugu , Oruenjo Kennedy , Wakhule Steve , Honda Sumihisa 
Published: March 2022

Abstract

Background:
Community health workers (CHWs) are up-front health workers delivering the most effective life-saving health services to communities. They are the key driver to achieve Universal Health Coverage. However, maintaining CHWs’ performance is one of the challenges in sustaining their effectiveness. This article assessed the effectiveness of the four interventions and their combinations on the CHWs’ performance in terms of health knowledge, job satisfaction, and household coverage.

Methods:
We used the longitudinal survey data collected in western Kenya. Our study participants were the representative of all CHWs working in the four districts, Kenya. The four types of interventions were composed of a basic core intervention (i.e., refresher training with/without defaulter tracing) and three supplementary interventions (i.e., provision of a bicycle, frequent supportive supervision, and financial incentives). We performed the three fixed-effect models to assess the effectiveness of the four interventions and their combinations on the three performance indicators.

Results:
Three single and combination interventions significantly increased CHWs’ health knowledge: refresher training only [Coef.: 48.43, 95% CI: 42.09–54.76, P < 0.001]; refresher training plus defaulter-tracing [Coef.: 38.80, 95% CI: 32.71–44.90, P < 0.001]; combination of refresher training plus defaulter-tracing and frequent supervision [Coef.: 17.02, 95% CI: 7.90–26.15, P < 0.001]. Financial support was the only intervention that significantly increased job satisfaction among CHWs [Coef.: 4.97, 95% CI: 0.20–9.75, P = 0.041]. There was no single intervention that significantly increased household coverage. Yet, the combinations of the interventions significantly increased household coverage.

Conclusions:
There was no single intervention to improve all the aspects of CHWs’ performance. The refresher training significantly improved their health knowledge, while financial incentive enhanced the level of their job satisfaction. The combinations of regular refresher training and other intervention(s) are the recommended as the effective interventions in improving and further sustaining CHWs’ performance.
Evaluation of resistance against anthracnose (Colletotrichum capsiciandC. gloeosporioides) in chilli landraces collected from the northeastern region of India
Authors: Dwivedi Neeraj , Tirkey Dipti S , Katoch Shabnam , Prasad Lakshman 
Published: March 2022

AbstractAnthracnose or fruit rot disease caused byColletotrichumspp. leads to substantial economic losses in chilli (Capsicum annuumL.) production worldwide. In the present study, 24 different Bhut Jolokia chilli landraces and sevenCapsicum annuumcultivars have been collected from the northeastern region of India and subsequently screened underin vitroandin vivoconditions againstColletotrichum capsiciandC. gloeosporiodesinfections. During field evaluation, eight chilli genotypes (CC0164, CC0165, CC0191, CC0192, CC0202, CC0206, CC0209 and CC0218) were highly resistant and 12 genotypes (CC0154, CC0179, CC0181, CC0183, CC0186, CC0189, CC0193, CC0198, CC0205, CC0210, CC0213 and CC0217) were found in resistant category againstC. capsiciinfection. Duringin-vitrogermplasm evaluation, 11 and 12 landraces were found to be highly resistant toC. capsiciandC. gloeosporioidesinfections, respectively. According to the findings, the majority of Bhut Jolokia chilli landraces are resistant to anthracnose. Given the difficulties farmers experience as a result of excessive use of fungicides and pesticides, germplasm screening for host resistance has already begun. The resistant lines identified in the current study offers better choices to tackle anthracnose and could be used effectively in breeding programs to develop anthracnose resistant varieties.
Weak constitutionalism and the legal dimension of the constitution
Authors: Melero Mariano C 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThis article offers a critical discussion of two influential positions in contemporary legal and political theory, which will be referred to as ‘political constitutionalism’ and ‘strong popular sovereignty’. Despite their important differences, both share a sceptical approach to the dominant constitutional practice in liberal democracies, hence they are brought together here under the term ‘weak constitutionalism’. They both highlight the political dimension of the constitution, arguing that democratic legitimacy requires institutional arrangements that give the people and/or their representatives the last word in settling fundamental issues of political morality. By contrast, this article underlines the legal dimension of the constitution as the repository of the moral principles that make possible a practice of public justification in constitutional states. It is from this second constitutional dimension that the critical arguments are developed, both against the desire to take the constitution away from the courts and the aspiration to recognize the constituent power as pre-legal constitution-making faculty.
Positive-Negative Asymmetry in Self-Related Processing
Authors: Wang Nan , Li Jiwen , Zeng Mei , Yang Juan 
Published: March 2022

Abstract. People have different tendencies when responding to positive and negative self-related stimuli, which can be referred to as positive-negative asymmetry. People are generally biased toward self-positivity on the one hand and display a self-focus on negative information on the other. Studies found that the positive-negative asymmetry exists in the cognitive processing of the self, but research on emotional self-related processing has been scant. In the current study, 635 participants rated the extent to which an adjective describes themselves and how much pride or shame they feel during such an evaluation. For positive items, results showed an increasing tendency in participants’ self-descriptive ratings, from 1 (= very low) to 7 (= very high), which can positively predict pride but negatively predict shame. Meanwhile, for negative items, participants’ ratings, which show a decreasing trend, can positively predict pride and shame. Overall, the current study suggests a valence asymmetry in both cognitive and emotional self-related processing.