cometadata/datacite-rtg-text-other-reclassification-records huggingface dataset:
Growing yellow peas in Wallonia in a pea-wheat intercropping system
Creators: name: Gillain, Benoît
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2022
Subjects: DiverIMPACTSPA
Intercropping
Organic
Cropping system
Field

description: Problem The Belgian climate is not suitable for growing yellow peas in monoculture. This is due to the combination of wind and rain that causes the peas to lodge. Solution One solution is to combine the yellow peas with wheat. This allows for a good exchange of services between these two crops, as the peas provide nitrogen to the cropping system while the wheat acts as a support for the pea.
The association between traffic-related air pollution and noise with blood pressure in children
Creators: name: (:Unkn) Unknown
Publisher: name: My University
Year: 2014
Subjects: Straßenverkehr
Luftverunreinigung
Lärm
Blutdruck

description: Although traffic emits both air pollution and noise, studies jointly examining the effects of both of these exposures on blood pressure (BP) in children are scarce. We investigated associations between land-use regression modeled long-term traffic-related air pollution and BP in 2368 children aged 10 years from Germany (1454 from Munich and 914 from Wesel). We also studied this association with adjustment of long-term noise exposure (defined as day-evening-night noise indicator "LdenŁ and night noise indicator "LnightŁ) in a subgroup of 605 children from Munich inner city. In the overall analysis including 2368 children, NO2, PM2.5 mass (particles with aerodynamic diameters below 2.5 ìm), PM10 mass (particles with aerodynamic diameters below 10 ìm) and PM2.5 absorbance were not associated with BP. When restricting the analysis to the subgroup of children with noise information (N = 605), a significant association between NO2 and diastolic BP was observed (-0.88 (95% confidence interval: -1.67, -0.08)). However, upon adjusting the models for noise exposure, only noise remained independently and significantly positively associated with diastolic BP. Diastolic BP increased by 0.50 (-0.03, 1.02), 0.59 (0.05, 1.13), 0.55 (0.03, 1.07), and 0.58 (0.05, 1.11) mmHg for every five decibel increase in Lden and by 0.59 (-0.05, 1.22), 0.69 (0.04, 1.33), 0.64 (0.02, 1.27), and 0.68 (0.05, 1.32) mmHg for every five decibel increase in Lnight, in different models of NO2, PM2.5 mass, PM10 mass and PM2.5 absorbance as the main exposure, respectively. In conclusion, air pollution was not consistently associated with BP with adjustment for noise, noise was independently and positively associated with BP in children.
Quelle: http://www.sciencedirect.com/
Machadoia xanthosticta
Creators: name: Vincent, Benoît
name: Laguerre, Michel
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2014
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Lepidoptera
Erebidae
Machadoia
Machadoia xanthosticta

description: Machadoia xanthosticta (Hampson, 1901)
Hemihyalea xanthosticta Hampson, 1901a: 132.
TYPE LOCALITY. — [Brazil], [Rio de Janeiro], N[eue] [Nova] Friburgo.
TYPE SPECIMEN. — Holotype male (BMNH).
description: Published as part of Vincent, Benoît & Laguerre, Michel, 2014, Catalogue of the Neotropical Arctiini Leach, [1815] (except Ctenuchina Kirby, 1837 and Euchromiina Butler, 1876) (Insecta, Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Arctiinae), pp. 137-533 in Zoosystema 36 (2) on page 294, DOI: 10.5252/z2014n2a1, http://zenodo.org/record/5395344
Machadoia diminuta
Creators: name: Vincent, Benoît
name: Laguerre, Michel
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2014
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Lepidoptera
Erebidae
Machadoia
Machadoia diminuta

description: Machadoia diminuta (Walker, 1855)
Halesidota diminuta Walker, 1855a: 741.
TYPE LOCALITY. — [Brazil], Rio de Janeiro.
TYPE SPECIMEN. — Holotype male (BMNH).
description: Published as part of Vincent, Benoît & Laguerre, Michel, 2014, Catalogue of the Neotropical Arctiini Leach, [1815] (except Ctenuchina Kirby, 1837 and Euchromiina Butler, 1876) (Insecta, Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Arctiinae), pp. 137-533 in Zoosystema 36 (2) on page 294, DOI: 10.5252/z2014n2a1, http://zenodo.org/record/5395344
Seroprevalence study on the diffusion of the West Nile Virus among blood donors, healthcare workers, jockeys, grooms and fowlers, veterinary surgeons and hunters in Messina (Italy)
Creators: name: Spataro, Pasquale
name: Scoglio, ME
name: Di Pietro, Angela
name: Chirico, C
name: Visalli, G
name: MacrÃ¬, B
name: CannavÃ², G
name: Picerno, Isa Anna Maria
Publisher: name: Department of Health Science - University of Genoa
Year: 2008

description: Introduction. West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-transmitted flavivirus widely distributed in Africa, Middle East, Asia, Southern Europe and in 1999 was first identified in the United States as a cause of disease in New York City. It mainly circulates among birds, but can infect many species of mammals. Epidemics
can occur in rural as well as urban areas.
Methods. 1,280 sera were collected during 2006 from 80 stable workers, as jockey and grooms, 100 fowlers, 500 blood donors, 600 healthcare workers, 100 veterinary surgeons and 100 hunters in the Messina province to evaluate the prevalence of the WNV infection, by ELISA test, in relation to risk exposure or not.
Results. None of the 1280 subjects examined has shown positive for antibodies anti WN virus.
Conclusion. Among the strategies of control and surveillance, finally, in our opinion, are and will be indispensable the programs of continuous antibody survey in all the risk categories and in the general population in order to succeed to preview which effects could have the presence of infections from WNV,
also imported from other zones where the virus is constantly present, in future and which it could be the impact of geographic factors on the epidemic spread of the disease.
description: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene, Vol 49, No 1 (2008)
Silver zeolite antimicrobial activity in aluminium heating, ventilation and air conditioning system ducts
Creators: name: Rizzetto, Rolando
name: Mansi, A
name: Panatto, Donatella
name: Rizzitelli, Emanuela
name: Tinteri, Carola
name: Sasso, Tiziana
name: Gasparini, Roberto
name: Crovari, Pietro
Publisher: name: Department of Health Science - University of Genoa
Year: 2008

description: Introduction. Air pollution in confined environments is a serious health problem, in that most people spend long periods indoors (in homes, offices, classrooms etc.). Some people (children, the elderly, heart disease patients, asthmatic or allergic subjects) are at greater risk because of their conditions of frailty. The growing use of air-conditioning systems in many public and private buildings aggravates this health risk, especially when these systems are not correctly installed or regularly serviced. The aim of our study was to verify the capacity of Ag + ions to stop the growth of bacteria and moulds inside the ducts of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning system ducts (HVAC) systems when these ducts were lined with active Ag + ions zeolite-coated panels. Material and methods. A Y-shaped HVAC model with two branches was used; one branch was made of traditional galvanized iron, as was the whole system, while the other was lined with active Ag + zeolite-coated polyurethane panels. During the test, samples of dust present inside both ducts were collected and seeded in liquid and solid media to detect bacteria and moulds. The presence of bacteria was also sought in the air emerging from the outlets of both ducts. Results. Tests made on samples of particulate collected from the two different ducts revealed a lower total bacterial load in the samples collected from the Ag + zeolite-coated duct than in the samples from the traditional Zn galvanized duct. In addition, the values of bacterial load found in the air emerging from the Ag+ ions zeolite-lined duct were 5 times lower than those found in the air from the traditional galvanized iron duct. Conclusions. The utilization of Ag + zeolite-coated panels in air-conditioning systems could improve the quality of the emerging air in comparison with traditional installations in galvanized iron. This innovation could prove particularly advantageous in the event of accidents during the installation of air-conditioning systems or of contaminated aerosols coming from outside.
description: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene, Vol 49, No 1 (2008)
How much climate action is offered in the first pillar of the CAP?
Creators: name: Scheffler, Margarethe
name: Wiegmann, Kirsten
name: Lakner, Sebastian
Publisher: name: Umweltbundesamt
Year: 2022
Subjects: subject: Landwirtschaft
subject: Klimaschutz
subject: Treibhauseffekt-Potenzial
subject: Common European Agricultural Policy
subject: agriculture
subject: Eco-Schemes
subject: Conditionality
subject: climate protection
subject: Climate impact
subject: Rio Marker Method
subject: National strategic plan
subject: Agri-environmental and climate measures
subject: First pillar
subject: Agriculture

description: Das Policy Paper im Auftrag des Umweltbundesamtes untersucht die Frage, mit welchem zusätzlichen THG-Einsparpotenzial durch die Maßnahmen der 1. Säule (GLÖZ-Standards und Öko-Regelungen) der Gemeinsamen Europäischen Agrarpolitik 2023-2027 zu rechnen ist. Die Ergebnisse basieren auf einer Studie, die im ersten Halbjahr 2022 veröffentlicht wird. Die EU-Kommission hat das Ziel gesetzt, dass 40 % der GAP-Gelder zu Klimazielen beitragen sollen. In diesem Kurzpapier wird am Beispiel der Öko-Regelungen untersucht, ob und in welchem Ausmaß die GAP-Gelder tatsächlich klimawirksam sind. Quelle: www.umweltbundesamt.de
description: This policy paper commissioned by the German Federal Environment Agency examines the greenhouse gas reduction potential from the measures of the first pillar (GAEC standards and eco-schemes) of the Common European Agricultural Policy 2023-2027. The results are based on a study that will be published in the first half of 2022. Quelle: www.umweltbundesamt.de
description: This policy paper commissioned by the German Federal Environment Agency examines the greenhouse gas reduction potential from the measures of the first pillar (GAEC standards and eco-schemes) of the Common European Agricultural Policy 2023-2027. The results are based on a study that will be published in the first half of 2022.
Supplementary document for Mechanical Study of Perovskite Solar Cells: Opportunities and Challenges for Wearable Power Source - 5644874.pdf
Creators: name: Seong, Sijun
name: Liu, Yanmeng
name: Gong, Xiwen
Publisher: name: Optica Publishing Group
Year: 2022
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: Numerical values of plot in Fig.2
Metabolomics Analysis of Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC) Therapy in a Phase I Clinical Trial of Septic Shock: An Exploratory Study
Creators: name: Banoei, Mohammad M.
name: McIntyre, Lauralyn A.
name: Stewart, Duncan J.
name: Mei, Shirley H. J.
name: Courtman, David
name: Watpool, Irene
name: Granton, John
name: Marshall, John
name: Dos Santos, Claudia
name: Walley, Keith R. (Keith Robert)
name: Schlosser, Kenny
name: Fergusson, Dean A.
name: Winston, Brent W.
name: On Behalf Of Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG)
name: On Behalf Of Canadian Critical Care Translational Biology Group (CCCTBG)
Publisher: name: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Year: 2023

description: Sepsis is the result of an uncontrolled host inflammatory response to infection that may lead to septic shock with multiorgan failure and a high mortality rate. There is an urgent need to improve early diagnosis and to find markers identifying those who will develop septic shock and certainly a need to develop targeted treatments to prevent septic shock and its high mortality. Herein, we explore metabolic alterations due to mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) treatment of septic shock. The clinical findings for this study were already reported; MSC therapy was well-tolerated and safe in patients in this phase I clinical trial. In this exploratory metabolomics study, 9 out of 30 patients received an escalating dose of MSC treatment, while 21 patients were without MSC treatment. Serum metabolomics profiling was performed to detect and characterize metabolite changes due to MSC treatment and to help determine the sample size needed for a phase II clinical trial and to define a metabolomic response to MSC treatment. Serum metabolites were measured using 1H-NMR and HILIC-MS at times 0, 24 and 72 h after MSC infusion. The results demonstrated the significant impact of MSC treatment on serum metabolic changes in a dose- and time-dependent manner compared to non-MSC-treated septic shock patients. This study suggests that plasma metabolomics can be used to assess the response to MSC therapy and that treatment-related metabolomics effects can be used to help determine the sample size needed in a phase II trial. As this study was not powered to detect outcome, how the treatment-induced metabolomic changes described in this study of MSC-treated septic shock patients are related to outcomes of septic shock in the short and long term will need to be explored in a larger adequately powered phase II clinical trial.
A Systematic Review of DDOS Attack Analysis Using Machine Learning and Deep Learning Method in Cyber security
Creators: name: Anita, Bunkar
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024

description: Distributed denial of service (DDos) attacks are a significant cyber security risk and a danger to computer networks. The internet of things, or IOT, is a new era of information technology that makes it possible to connect devices to the internet, including smartphones, printers, smart watches, smart TVs, and cameras. However, as the internet expands, so do cyberattacks and the challenges associated with prioritizing deep learning and machine learning above cyber security. It is essential to create novel DDos attack techniques as well as an efficient protection mechanism against these types of attacks. Recently, many attempts have been made to develop intelligent models to protect IoT networks against DDoS attacks. The main ongoing research issue is developing a model capable of protecting the network from DDoS attacks that is sensitive to various classes of DDoS and can recognize legitimate traffic to avoid false alarms. Subsequently, this study proposes combining three deep learning algorithms, namely recurrent neural network (RNN), long short-term memory (LSTM)-RNN, and convolutional neural network (CNN), to build a bidirectional CNN-BiLSTM DDoS detection model. The RNN, CNN, LSTM, and CNN-BiLSTM are implemented and tested to determine the most effective model against DDoS attacks that can accurately detect and distinguish DDoS from legitimate traffic. Study result indicates the ability of these models to perform in real-world IoT network systems.  Papers representing each method were indexed, read, and summarized based on their temporal or thermal correlations. Because data are so important in ML/DL methods, we describe some of the commonly used network datasets used in ML/DL, discuss the challenges of using ML/DL for cybersecurity and provide suggestions for research directions. We have analyzed the relevant studies and categorized the results of the SLR into five areas: (i) The different types of DDoS attack detection in ML/DL approaches; (ii) the methodologies, strengths, and weaknesses of existing ML/DL approaches for DDoS attacks detection; (iii) benchmarked datasets and classes of attacks in datasets used in the existing literature; (iv) the preprocessing strategies, hyperparameter values, experimental setups, and performance metrics used in the existing literature; and (v) current research gaps and promising future directions.
Wanderbiltia wanderbilti Rego Barros 1958
Creators: name: Vincent, Benoît
name: Laguerre, Michel
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2014
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Lepidoptera
Erebidae
Wanderbiltia
Wanderbiltia wanderbilti

description: Wanderbiltia wanderbilti Rego Barros, 1958
Wanderbiltia wanderbilti Rego Barros, 1958a: 2.
TYPE LOCALITY. — [Brazil], Rio [de Janeiro], Agulhas Negras, [Parque Nacional] Itatiaia.
TYPE SPECIMEN. — Holotype male no. 61 624 (MNRJ).
description: Published as part of Vincent, Benoît & Laguerre, Michel, 2014, Catalogue of the Neotropical Arctiini Leach, [1815] (except Ctenuchina Kirby, 1837 and Euchromiina Butler, 1876) (Insecta, Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Arctiinae), pp. 137-533 in Zoosystema 36 (2) on page 294, DOI: 10.5252/z2014n2a1, http://zenodo.org/record/5395344
Heptavalent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: growing knowledge and its implications for Italy
Creators: name: Durando, Paolo
name: Sticchi, Laura
name: Compagnino, F
name: Ansaldi, Filippo
name: Sticchi, Laura
name: Gasparini, Roberto
name: Castiglia, P
name: Lugarini, J
name: Alberti, M
name: Icardi, Giancarlo
Publisher: name: Department of Health Science - University of Genoa
Year: 2008

description: Introductive note
A wide literature on Streptococcus Pneumoniae (Pn) infections is available, largely published in the recent years, after the introduction of the heptavalent conjugate vaccine in US and in Europe. This review is based on the most up-to-date scientific articles about this pathogen.
description: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene, Vol 49, No 1 (2008)
The Networked Trolling of Critical Journalists and News Organizations in Iraq
Creators: name: Al-Rawi, Ahmed
name: Tenove, Chris
name: Klein, Peter
Publisher: name: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Year: 2024

description: In this study, we have identified a Twitter network of bad actors mostly affiliated with Iraqi militias that are closely connected to the federal Iraqi government. Using disinformation and threats of legal action, these users often target journalists and news organizations that are critical of them. Three datasets were collected totaling about 16,000 tweets by using 6 Arabic hashtags. We found three major themes: public shaming and personal attacks; legal threats and misinformation accusations; and glorifying Shiite heroism and promoting conspiracies. These bad actors also created a coordinated attack against journalists, news organizations, and human rights activists and even the UN representative in Iraq, Jeanine Plasschaert, falsely accusing her of fabricating the 2021 federal election results.
Is there still space for the implementation of antisepsis and disinfection to prevent rotavirus and norovirus gastroenteritis outbreaks?
Creators: name: Protano, C
name: Vitali, Matteo
name: Raitano, A
name: Sancin, A
name: Agolini, G
Publisher: name: Department of Health Science - University of Genoa
Year: 2008

description: No summary
description: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene, Vol 49, No 1 (2008)
title: Organohalogen compounds of emerging concern in Baltic Sea biota: Levels, biomagnification potential and comparisons with legacy contaminants
title: Organohalogen compounds of emerging concern in Baltic Sea biota: Levels, biomagnification potential and comparisons with legacy contaminants
titleType: AlternativeTitle
Creators: name: De Wit, Cynthia A.
name: Bossi, Rossana
name: Dietz, Rune
name: Koschorreck, Jan
name: Treu, Gabriele
Publisher: name: My University
Year: 2020

description: While new chemicals have replaced major toxic legacy contaminants such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), knowledge of their current levels and biomagnification potential in Baltic Sea biota is lacking. Therefore, a suite of chemicals of emerging concern, including organophosphate esters (OPEs), short-chain, medium-chain and long-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs, MCCPs, LCCPs), halogenated flame retardants (HFRs), and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), were analysed in blue mussel (Mytilus edulis), viviparous eelpout (Zoarces viviparus), Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus), grey seal (Halichoerus grypus), harbor seal (Phoca vitulina), harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena), common eider (Somateria mollissima), common guillemot (Uria aalge) and white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) from the Baltic Proper, sampled between 2006 and 2016. Results were benchmarked with existing data for legacy contaminants. The mean concentrations for (Sigma)OPEs ranged from 57 to 550 ng g-1 lipid weight (lw), for (Sigma)CPs from 110 to 640 ng g-1 lw for (Sigma)HFRs from 0.42 to 80 ng g-1 lw, and for (Sigma)PFAS from 1.1 to 450 ng g-1 wet weight. Perfluoro-4-ethylcyclohexanesulfonate (PFECHS) was detected in most species. Levels of OPEs, CPs and HFRs were generally similar or higher than those of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and/or hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD). OPE, CP and HFR concentrations were also similar to PCBs and DDTs in blue mussel, viviparous eelpout and Atlantic herring. In marine mammals and birds, PCB and DDT concentrations remained orders of magnitude higher than those of OPEs, CPs, HFRs and PFAS. Predator-prey ratios for individual OPEs (0.28-3.9) and CPs (0.40-5.0) were similar or somewhat lower than those seen for BDE-47 (5.0-29) and HBCDD (2.4-13). Ratios for individual HFRs (0.010-37) and PFAS (0.15-47) were, however, of the same order of magnitude as seen for p,p'2-DDE (4.7-66) and CB-153 (31-190), indicating biomagnification potential for many of the emerging contaminants. Lack of toxicity data, including for complex mixtures, makes it difficult to assess the risks emerging contaminants pose. Their occurence and biomagnification potential should trigger risk management measures, particularly for MCCPs, HFRs and PFAS. © 2020 The Author(s)
Surveillance of nosocomial infections: a preliminary study on yeast carriage on hands of healthcare workers
Creators: name: Brunetti, L
name: Santoro, E
name: De Caro, Francesco
name: Cavallo, P
name: Boccia, Antonio
name: Capunzo, Mario
Publisher: name: Department of Health Science - University of Genoa
Year: 2008

description: Hospital-acquired fungal infection is increasing. The aim of this preliminary study was to evaluate the frequency and distribution of yeast carriage on the hands of healthcare workers (HCW) from different departments. The study was conducted in three departments (Surgery, Intensive Care Unit, Obstetrics and Gynaecology) of a hospital in Campania, southern Italy. Over a six-month period, 50 healthcare workers were randomly tested. Imprints of palms and fingertips were taken monthly during the morning shift. The plate with yeast was counted and Candida species were identified. Risk factors for hand contamination were determined. Hand carriage of yeast and Candida species in the three departments were found in the following percentages: Surgery (50% and 49%); Intensive Care Unit (61% and 57%); Obstetrics and Gynaecology (65% and 59%). No significant difference in the frequency or distribution of yeast and Candida sp. recovered in the three departments was ascertained by comparing every two months? data, the hand carriage of yeast and Candida species found in the three departments; this varied ? min to max ? according to the following percentages: Surgery [(45%-54%) and (42%-58%)]; Intensive Care Unit [(53%-66%) and (56%-59%)]; Obstetrics and Gynaecology [(62%-69%) and (57%-63%)]. The only factor associated with yeast carriage on the hands of healthcare workers was the absence of gloving during healthcare procedure (p = 0.0192). We conclude that in our study yeast carriage on the HCWs? hands is common in the three departments investigated, but its causes are unclear. Careful use of gloving may reduce pathogenic yeast on hands.
description: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene, Vol 49, No 2 (2008)
Redefining Competence: a five-component model for digital transformation, BIM ThinkSpace.com, Ep. 25
Creators: name: Succar, Bilal
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024

description: The construction industry is undergoing a digital transformation driven by new technologies and standards. At the core of this change are the individuals—architects, engineers, constructors, and more—who need to adopt these innovations. To succeed, each practitioner must be digitally competent and adaptable to new, information-rich environments. This BIM ThinkSpace post introduces a model to clarify and improve individual digital competence across the construction sector. Discover the five components of competence—Knowledge, Skill, Experience, Intelligence, and Attitude—that form the foundation for effective performance.
Pseudamastus Toulgoet 1985
Creators: name: Vincent, Benoît
name: Laguerre, Michel
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2014
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Lepidoptera
Erebidae
Pseudamastus

description: Genus Pseudamastus Toulgoët, 1985
(Fig. 15C)
Pseudamastus Toulgoët, 1985b: 6.
TYPE SPECIES. — Phaegoptera alsa Druce, 1890, by original designation.
description: Published as part of Vincent, Benoît & Laguerre, Michel, 2014, Catalogue of the Neotropical Arctiini Leach, [1815] (except Ctenuchina Kirby, 1837 and Euchromiina Butler, 1876) (Insecta, Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Arctiinae), pp. 137-533 in Zoosystema 36 (2) on page 294, DOI: 10.5252/z2014n2a1, http://zenodo.org/record/5395344
Prevalence of Candida species in different hospital wards and their susceptibility to antifungal agents: results of a three year survey
Creators: name: Fadda, ME
name: Podda, GS
name: Pisano, Maria Barbara
name: Deplano, M
name: Cosentino, Sofia
Publisher: name: Department of Health Science - University of Genoa
Year: 2008

description: Over a three years period, 472 Candida isolates were
obtained from specimens of patients hospitalized either in
?at risk?, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and Intensive Care
Unit, or in conventional wards, Pneumological Divisions of
the ?Binaghi? Hospital of Cagliari (Italy). Antifungal susceptibility
profile to amphotericin B, voriconazole, fluconazole
and ketoconazole was determined. Candida albicans was the
predominant species while Candida krusei was the most frequent
non-albicans species. C. krusei was significantly more
common among Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and Intensive
Care Unit than Pneumological Divisions patients (17.9%
and 14.1% vs. 6.0%; p  inf.  0.05). No significant differences
were observed when the same distribution was analysed with
regard to the other Candida species or when Bone Marrow
Transplant Unit and Intensive Care Unit were compared. The
profiles of susceptibility to the antifungal drugs among isolates
from the different hospital wards showed no significant
differences, even though most of MIC values were higher
for Intensive Care Unit isolates compared to those for Bone
Marrow Transplant Unit and Pneumological Divisions. For C.
albicans isolates, amphotericin B was the more efficient antifungal
(97.7% S), while fluconazole (6.1% R [Resistant] and
2.6% SDD [Susceptible Dose Dependent]) and ketoconazole
(4.1% R and 3.2% SDD) showed the lowest activity. Voriconazole
was the more efficient antimycotic for C. krusei (96.7%
S) and Candida glabrata (100% S [Sensible]) isolates.
This study has shown a significantly higher presence of nonalbicans
Candida in at risk wards as well as a decreased susceptibility
to the older azoles (ketoconazole and fluconazole)
among C. albicans isolates.
description: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene, Vol 49, No 2 (2008)
Pseudamastus alsa subsp. alsa alsa (Druce 1890
Creators: name: Vincent, Benoît
name: Laguerre, Michel
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2014
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Lepidoptera
Erebidae
Pseudamastus
Pseudamastus alsa
Pseudamastus alsa alsa (druce, 1890)

description: Pseudamastus alsa alsa (Druce, 1890)
Phaegoptera alsa Druce, 1890b: 497.
Amastus brunnescens Rothschild, 1935: 245. — Type locality: Dominica. — Type specimen: Holotype female (BMNH).
TYPE LOCALITY. — Dominica.
TYPE SPECIMENS. — Undisclosed number of syntypes (BMNH; one male syntype labeled TYPE).
description: Published as part of Vincent, Benoît & Laguerre, Michel, 2014, Catalogue of the Neotropical Arctiini Leach, [1815] (except Ctenuchina Kirby, 1837 and Euchromiina Butler, 1876) (Insecta, Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Arctiinae), pp. 137-533 in Zoosystema 36 (2) on page 294, DOI: 10.5252/z2014n2a1, http://zenodo.org/record/5395344
Evaluation of Tablets for Teaching and Learning for Information Technology Extended Programme at Walter Sisulu University
Creators: name: Jere, Nobert
name: Mavuso, Nosipho
name: Hendrick, Phumeza
Publisher: name: Walter Sisulu University
Year: 2022
Subjects: Human-computer interaction
Accessible computing
Computing education

description: This is a short paper presented at the 48th Annual Conference of the Southern African Computer Lecturers’ Association (SACLA), 15 to 17 July 2019, Alpine Heath, Northern Drakensberg.
 The paper is available from the conference website here:
 http://sacla2019.unisa.ac.za/Preprints/SP_Mavuso_Evaluation of Tablets.pdf
Isolation of Yersinia enterocolitica biotype 1 A
Creators: name: Mauro, Luisa
name: LaganÃ, P
name: Bruno, Stefania
name: Micali, M
name: Minutoli, E
name: Delia, S
Publisher: name: Department of Health Science - University of Genoa
Year: 2008

description: A survey has been carried out for the presence of Yersinia enterocolitioca
in raw meat products.
One hundred and twenty raw beef, chicken and ham samples
were assayed for the presence of Yersinia enterocolitica by
the 4 degrees Â°C enrichment method after 2 weeks of incubation
using phosphate buffered saline. Yersinia enterocolitica
biotype 1 A non agglutinable (NAG) was isolated from a
sample of beef and identified by Api 20 E System and additional
biochemical tests, Lipase, ?-D-Glucosidase and Pyrazinamidase.
The Author related about pathogenicity of Yersinia
enterocolitica biotype 1 A that may cause symptoms similar
to that caused by virulent biotypes. The presence of Yersinia
enterocolitica in raw meat products represents a health risk
for consumers therefore was suggested to yersiniosis control
and further surveillance studies on epidemiology of such
emerging pathogens.
description: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene, Vol 49, No 2 (2008)
Electron Transport Chains within the Nitrogen Cycle and the Carbon Cycle
Creators: name: Rogers, Lindsay
Publisher: name: The University of British Columbia
Year: 2024

description: These six figures represent electron transport chains functioning within the processes of nitrification and denitrification within the nitrogen cycle, and methanogenesis within the carbon cycle. Each figure is included with and without a legend. Figure 1 represents oxidation of ammonia to nitrite, the first phase of nitrification. Figure 2 represents oxidation of nitrite to nitrate, the second phase of nitrification. Figure 3 represents reduction of nitrate to molecular nitrogen through denitrification. Figure 4 represents oxidation of ammonia to nitrous oxide by ammonia-oxidizing bacteria. Figure 5 represents reduction of nitrate to nitrous oxide by incomplete denitrification. Figure 6 represents reduction of carbon dioxide by hydrogen gas to produce methane. OER Description: These figures were developed for use in upper-level undergraduate environmental biology courses. This open educational resource (OER) includes diagrams and summaries to support student understanding of electron transport chains. The most recent version of this OER can be found in Merlot OER repository.
Amastus Walker 1855
Creators: name: Vincent, Benoît
name: Laguerre, Michel
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2014
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Lepidoptera
Erebidae
Amastus

description: Genus Amastus Walker, 1855
(Fig. 15D)
Amastus Walker, 1855a: 723. Toulgoët 1988c (revision and arrangement of the genus Amastus in 7 groups).
Hemihyalea Hampson, 1901a: 129. — Type species: Phaegoptera cornea Herrich-Schäffer, [1853], by original designation.
Magnoptera Ruiz, 1989: 151. — Type species: Magnoptera watsoni Ruiz, 1989, by original designation.
TYPE SPECIES. — Phaegoptera collaris Herrich-Schäffer, [1853], by monotypy.
REMARK
Toulgoët (1988c) proposed arranging the species of the genus Amastus in seven groups based on the habitus. Toulgoët (1992b) later created an eighth group. Three species are currently not assigned to any group.
description: Published as part of Vincent, Benoît & Laguerre, Michel, 2014, Catalogue of the Neotropical Arctiini Leach, [1815] (except Ctenuchina Kirby, 1837 and Euchromiina Butler, 1876) (Insecta, Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Arctiinae), pp. 137-533 in Zoosystema 36 (2) on pages 294-295, DOI: 10.5252/z2014n2a1, http://zenodo.org/record/5395344
Supplementary document for Compressive Hyperspectral Imaging in the Molecular Fingerprint Band - 5645850.pdf
Creators: name: Charsley, Jake
name: Rutkauskas, Marius
name: Altmann, Yoann
name: Risdonne, Valentina
name: Botticelli, Michela
name: Smith, Margaret
name: Young, Christina
name: Reid, Derryck
Publisher: name: Optica Publishing Group
Year: 2025
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: Supplemental document
New approach for evaluating the public health risk of living near a polluted river
Creators: name: Motta, O
name: Capunzo, Mario
name: De Caro, Francesco
name: Brunetti, L
name: Santoro, E
name: Farina, A
name: Proto, A
Publisher: name: Department of Health Science - University of Genoa
Year: 2008

description: Chemical, physical and microbial analyses were conducted in
the Sarno River basin to obtain a comprehensive description
of the overall quality of the water bodies. The collection period
lasted 12 months, between 2005 and 2006, with high frequency
of sampling and analysis. More than 6,000 analytical determinations
were performed on samples collected at six sampling
points along the Sarno River and two points each on tributaries
Solofrana and Cavaiola. The results indicated the presence of
inorganic contaminants, which, in most cases, were below the
Italian State water quality thresholds. The organic contamination
showed an increasing trend, with respect to previous determinations,
thus demonstrating the major contribution of untreated
urban wastewater to the overall pollution of the river. Moreover,
this study was designed to explore the correlation between the
presence of microbial indicators of fecal contamination in Sarno
River and their presumable presence in the aerosol surrounding
the river, thus pointing to the possible environmental hazard
associated with the presence of pathogens in the air.
description: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene, Vol 49, No 2 (2008)
Prevalence of alcohol and drugs in urine of patients involved in road accidents
Creators: name: Ricci, G
name: Majori, Silvia
name: Mantovani, William
name: Zappaterra, A
name: Rocca, G
name: Buonocore, F
Publisher: name: Department of Health Science - University of Genoa
Year: 2008

description: Objective. Road injuries are the leading injury-related cause of death among people aged 15-44. A clear dose-effect relationship has been demonstrated for drug and alcohol use and road traffic accidents. The objective of our study was to estimate the prevalence of drug and/or alcohol use in subjects admitted for road traffic accidents to an Emergency Department.
Methods. In this study, conducted between January and April
2006, 100 patients of both sexes (age 18-65) examined after
road traffic accidents were consecutively enrolled. A commercial
rapid urine test was used to detect drugs by the Emergency
Department staff. The alcohol concentration was determined
from a blood sample at the central laboratory.
Results. Most of the patients were drivers under 35 years of age.
67/100 road traffic accidents occurred at the weekend (Friday-
Sunday), nearly 60% between 24:00-09:00 hrs; on non-weekend
days about 80% of road traffic accidents were recorded between
14:00-24:00 hrs (p  inf.  0.0001). With the alcoholemia test and
urine test for drugs detection 43/100 patients showed a single
or multiple positivity. Alcohol and drug presence is relevant
during the weekend (37/43 cases), in contrast with non weekend
(6/43 cases) [OR 3.04 (95% CI 1.43; 6.46)]. Alcohol was
the most frequently detected abuse substance (72%), followed
by benzodiazepines (42%), tetrahydrocannabinol (21%) and
cocaine (14%).
Discussion. 43% of patients examined were under the influence
of psychotropic substances (alcohol, drugs or both). The
greater part of road traffic accidents in positive test patients
occurred during the week-end, in particular during the late
night/early morning hours, probably after recreational time.
The high incidence of alcohol and/or drug abuse may have
caused physical and/or psychological problems, therefore the
high number of road traffic accidents, especially if taken in
combination.
Conclusion. The rapid urine test used cannot represent a diagnosis,
and requires a confirmation test. It can be used for medical
purposes as an easy and fast preliminary response which
enables a faster diagnostic and therapeutic guideline, but it
cannot be used for sanctions. Further studies are advisable with
an increase of number of patients, in a wider temporal range,
including control subjects, and using confirmation tests.
description: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene, Vol 49, No 2 (2008)
Evaluation of the AIDS risk perception among healthcare workers in the hospital University Unit of Messina (Italy)
Creators: name: Picerno, Isa Anna Maria
name: Spataro, Pasquale
name: CannavÃ², G
name: Sturiale, I
name: Di Nola, A
name: Sidoti, Enza
name: Calisto, ML
Publisher: name: Department of Health Science - University of Genoa
Year: 2008

description: No Summary
description: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene, Vol 49, No 3 (2008)
The acute effects of Waterpipe smoking on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
Creators: name: Shaikh, RB
name: Vijayaraghavan, N
name: Sulaiman, AS
name: Kazi, S
name: Shafi, MS
Publisher: name: Department of Health Science - University of Genoa
Year: 2008

description: Objective. To assess the acute effects of smoking in Waterpipe (WP) smokers in Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Context. 202 male volunteers aged > 17 years were included. Blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate values of each participant, before and after a 30 minute smoking session, were measured and compared. Standardized questionnaires were also answered.
Results. Mean increases in systolic blood pressure (16 Â± 1 mmHg), diastolic blood pressure (2 Â± 0.7 mmHg), heart rate (6.30 Â± 0.60 bpm) and respiratory rate (2 Â± 2 breathes/min) were observed (p  inf.  0.001). 92% of smokers believed Waterpipe smoking (WPS) to be harmful to health and 77% of smokers took up WPS for reasons of leisure. Results from the questionnaire revealed a significant relationship between smokers? beliefs of WPS and attempts to quit smoking ie. smokers who believed waterpipe to be harmful were more likely to try to quit. Educa- tion had influence on smokers ideas on WPS. 69% of smokers who claimed hookah is harmful had university qualification and further 23% has highschool qualification.
Conclusions. Smoking Waterpipe has significant effects on both the cardiovascular and respiratory system. Waterpipe smokers despite sound knowledge, show little concern towards health. Education plays an important role and creates awareness about the hazards of smoking practices, including Waterpipe.
description: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene, Vol 49, No 3 (2008)
Amastus collaris subsp. collaris collaris (Herrich-Schaffer 1853
Creators: name: Vincent, Benoît
name: Laguerre, Michel
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2014
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Lepidoptera
Erebidae
Amastus
Amastus collaris
Amastus collaris collaris (herrich-Schäffer, [1853])

description: Amastus collaris collaris (Herrich-Schäffer, [1853])
Phaegoptera collaris Herrich-Schäffer, [1853] a: wrapper to pl. 15, fig. 65.
TYPE LOCALITY. — Venezuela.
TYPE SPECIMENS. — Undisclosed number of syntypes (ZIL; one male specimen probably a syntype).
REMARK
This taxon was described from the Kaden collection, housed in ZIL. Toulgoët (1986b: 50) designated a female neotype housed in BMNH, presuming that the syntype was lost because it was not found in ZMHB: he had not however checked the ZIL collection. This neotype designation is thus not justified.
description: Published as part of Vincent, Benoît & Laguerre, Michel, 2014, Catalogue of the Neotropical Arctiini Leach, [1815] (except Ctenuchina Kirby, 1837 and Euchromiina Butler, 1876) (Insecta, Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Arctiinae), pp. 137-533 in Zoosystema 36 (2) on page 295, DOI: 10.5252/z2014n2a1, http://zenodo.org/record/5395344
The Rise of Housing Nationalism in Canada and Transnational Property Ownership Patterns
Creators: name: Lauster, Nathanael Thomas, 1972-
name: Von Bergmann, Jens
Publisher: name: The University of British Columbia
Year: 2024

description: We consider how housing acts as a potential realm where perception of crisis can activate reactionary nationalism, investigating how it differs from and interacts with other realms (e.g. jobs and wages, crime, and social welfare). We argue that housing produces distinct triggers for reactionary responses, and potentially results in different media framing, politics, and policy trajectories. We detail the rise of Housing Nationalism in Canada, following its spread from British Columbia, where we find that flexible framing of foreign threat often borrowed from other realms. By contrast, pinning Housing Nationalism to policy generally required more tractable definitions of foreignness, tied to surveillance and the application of penalties. We examine the roll out of policy responses associated with Housing Nationalism and lay out potential harms in terms of challenges to liberal ideals, including Canadian multinationalism, immigrant incorporation, and transnational ties. Finally we provide a baseline of Canadian transnational property ownership patterns, demonstrating that within the provinces where Housing Nationalism became most dominant, Canadian residents generally own far more properties abroad than the number of properties owned in Canada by residents elsewhere. Overall, the Canadian case demonstrates the utility of considering housing as a distinct realm motivating the rise of reactionary nationalism. [Text and source code for data analysis and this pre-print is available via GitHub at: https://github.com/mountainMath/housing_nationalism_codebase ]
Amastus aloniae Schaus 1933
Creators: name: Vincent, Benoît
name: Laguerre, Michel
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2014
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Lepidoptera
Erebidae
Amastus
Amastus aloniae

description: Amastus aloniae Schaus, 1933
Amastus aloniae Schaus, 1933: 574.
TYPE LOCALITY. — Bolivia, [Cochabamba], Incachaca.
TYPE SPECIMEN. — Holotype female no. 34 392 (USNM).
REMARK
The holotype is labeled Ecuador, [Chimborazo], Huigra.
description: Published as part of Vincent, Benoît & Laguerre, Michel, 2014, Catalogue of the Neotropical Arctiini Leach, [1815] (except Ctenuchina Kirby, 1837 and Euchromiina Butler, 1876) (Insecta, Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Arctiinae), pp. 137-533 in Zoosystema 36 (2) on page 295, DOI: 10.5252/z2014n2a1, http://zenodo.org/record/5395344
Ecological risk assessment of contaminated sediments in a harbour site
Creators: name: Di Termini, I
name: Panatto, Donatella
name: Rovatti, Mauro
Publisher: name: Department of Health Science - University of Genoa
Year: 2008

description: During major dredging operations in the harbour of Genoa, one of the largest in Italy, a monitoring study was carried out on the quality of marine sediment output, with a view to identifying possible pollutants engendering environmental and ecological risk. The concentration range of all the pollutants evaluated fell within acceptable limits. The only pollutant with concentrations approaching ecological risk levels was nickel. Differences in concentrations of pollutants were mapped and related to special- ized areas of harbour activity.
description: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene, Vol 49, No 3 (2008)
Are Italian medical societies bridging the distance from citizen and patients? associations? Results of a survey.
Creators: name: Mosconi, P
name: Colombo, C
name: Guella, F
name: Pierotti, B
name: Vimercati, F
Publisher: name: Department of Health Science - University of Genoa
Year: 2008

description: Introduction. In the framework of PartecipaSalute ? an Italian research project aimed to involve lay people, patients? associa- tions and scientific-medical representatives on the health debate ? we carried out a survey with the Italian Federation of Medical Societies. The aims of the survey were to know medical socie- ties attitude vs. patients involvement in research activities and healthcare setting and to find out possible projects conducted in partnership with patients associations.
Results. A web-questionnaire with 17 closed questions, and three open questions has been prepared on the basis of some experiences published on the literature and through the col- laboration of members of the Italian Federation of Medical Societies. A total of 205 medical societies has been contacted by e-mail with a cover letter explaining the aims of the survey. At the end 74 medical societies completed the survey. Medical societies participating to the survey varied widely in terms of years of activity, number of members, and geographical distri- bution. Remarkably, 36 medical societies respondent organized collaborative initiatives with patients/consumers associations during the last three years. Among these, the most frequent were the preparation of written material for patients, organiza- tion of conferences or workshops, and health awareness cam- paigns. Moreover, 6 medical societies published documents on patients? rights but patients or their associations were involved in only 2 of these initiatives. Advantages and disadvantages reported by medical societies answering are also presented and discussed.
Conclusions. In conclusion, to our knowledge this is the first survey on the value of patients? involvement conducted together with medical societies in Italy, and the results point the way to stronger collaboration in future between patients? associations and medical societies.
description: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene, Vol 49, No 3 (2008)
Surface disinfection: evaluation of the efficacy of a nebulization system spraying hydrogen peroxide
Creators: name: Orlando, Paolo
name: Cristina, Maria Luisa
name: Dallera, M
name: Ottria, G
name: Vitale, Francesco
name: Badolati, G
Publisher: name: Department of Health Science - University of Genoa
Year: 2008

description: Introduction. The study assessed the efficacy of a system of nebulization of a hydrogen peroxide-based solution for surface disinfection. Methods. Different concentrations (1, 2 and 4 ml/m3) of the same disinfectant solution (active principle: hydrogen peroxide) were nebulized inside a 50 m3 experimental environment. Sampling was carried out on both horizontal and vertical surfaces, and the total bacterial load at 37 Â°C was determined by means of direct contact with Rodac plates. The disinfection efficacy of the system was evaluated by comparing the total bacterial load measured on the surfaces before and after treatment. Statistical analysis was performed by means of Stata/SE9Â® software. Results. The percentage reduction in the mean bacterial load on horizontal surfaces as a result of treatment at concentrations of 1, 2 and 4 ml/m3 proved to be 54.9%, 70.9% and 86.9%, respec- tively. With regard to vertical surfaces, the percentage reduction was 100% in all experimental conditions.
Discussion and conclusions. The system tested proved to be efficacious in disinfecting surfaces inside environments of 50 m3 in volume. It could therefore be used to disinfect surfaces in hos- pital and community settings. In healthcare facilities, disinfection by means of nebulization systems could help to reduce the risk of spreading nosocomial infections.
description: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene, Vol 49, No 3 (2008)