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Author(s):  
Sharareh Eskandarieh ◽  
Mohammad Ali Sahraian ◽  
Abdorreza Naser Moghadasi

Background: The national multiple sclerosis (MS) registry is aimed at monitoring and improving quality of care and providing feedback to improve health outcomes by systematic recording of data. In 2018, the nationwide MS registry of Iran (NMSRI) was initiated for collecting epidemiological data and information on health care provision for patients with MS. The aim of the current study was to introduce the role of implementing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) scale-up registry protocol in NMSRI and arrange the national MS generality with information obtained during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The NMSRI group set up a program with crucial elements to collect the data of patients with MS who developed COVID-19. All MS cases with confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 were enrolled in this study. New elements were considered to be added into the dataset, including demographic characteristics, definite diagnosis of COVID-19 and its symptoms, history of comorbidities, history of medications and hospitalization, changes in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and infection outcomes. Results: The COVID-19 data collection program was designed in NMSRI to collect data of MS cases with COVID-19 infection. The data collection protocol was explained to neurologists through an online training workshop. To the date of the study, 21 centers from 17 provinces of Iran were involved in the COVID-19 databases promoting NMSRI and 612 participants were registered successfully. Conclusion: We extended an agreement on data collection and developed it in NMSRI with various contributors to discover a critical need for COVID-19 awareness and monitor clinical training in MS.


2021 ◽  
pp. 22-29
Author(s):  
Amagon Leritshimwa ◽  
Omale Simeon ◽  
Amagon Kennedy Iliya ◽  
Abah Joy

Elaesis guineensis, a plant whose oil extract (palm kernel oil) is medicinal, is reported to treat a wide range of disorders, including seizures. However, the anticonvulsant activity of this oil extract has not been exhaustively studied. This study aimed at evaluating the anticonvulsant activity of Elaesis guineensis oil in pentylenetetrazol-induced seizure in Drosophila melanogaster (fruit-fly). Pentylenetetrazol (50 mg/5 g diet) was used to induce seizure in Drosophila melanogaster. Flies were exposed to different concentrations (0.5-5%) of the oil and phenytoin for 28 days in a survival assay to determine the safety in the fruit flies. Five replicate of fifty files each were exposed to diet containing the LC50 of phenytoin and other groups were exposed to different concentrations of the extract for 7 days. Seizure was then induced with Pentylenetetrazol. The Trikinetic system was used to monitor activity and the DAMSystem3 data collection program to collect, process and store data. The results showed that the extract increased the latency of seizures and improved survival in the flies and suggest that the extract possesses anticonvulsant properties.


Author(s):  
Dávid Hajdú ◽  

This article presents the results of a study related to the regional distribution of participants in adulteducation programs in Hungary. Adult education is one of the cornerstones of lifelong learning supported by the European Union. The author performed a secondary database analysis from the OSAP 1665 (National Statistical Data Collection Program on Adult Education) database operated by the Pest County Government Office. To answer the main research questions, the author used the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index, Local Moran I Autocorrelation and Hot Spot analysis methods used in regional statistics. Access to education in rural areas is one of the components of reducing unfavorable demographic changes and emigration caused by unemployment. The purpose of the study is to draw attention to the lack of access to education for people living in rural areas and to the fact that education is the first step in keeping the rural population in place. During the study period (2010 and 2019), training centers covered more than 50 percent of the country’s municipalities. Training centers are located along the main roads of the country. A study of the service areas of the district centers revealed which districts lacked such centers. With the help of the research methods, the author obtained data indicating that the training achievements of rural areas are weak, and this may lead to their further backlog. In the southern part of Western Hungary, due to the peculiarities of the economic and settlement structure, area with no training centers was formed. Over time, the problems will also appear in other social and economic indicators, which may require the organization of major catch-up programs.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alyssa Rodolfich ◽  
Eric Sparks ◽  
Benedict Posadas ◽  
John Rodgers ◽  
Adam Skarke ◽  
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Abstract Commercial shrimpers frequently encounter marine debris in their nets, resulting in the loss of time and catch, and added repair costs. Prior to this study, no information existed on the spatial and temporal distribution of marine debris that shrimpers encounter and the subsequent economic impact on commercial shrimping. To characterize the quantity and impacts of marine debris, twenty commercial shrimpers participated in a comprehensive data collection program within the north central Gulf of Mexico, USA. Results showed that derelict crab traps were an overwhelming issue for shrimpers, and the type of fishing gear used (skimmer vs. otter trawls) influenced both the type of marine debris encountered and the subsequent economic impacts. Surveyed shrimpers encountered marine debris on 19% of tows and lost an average of 18.21 minutes, 7.88 kg of catch, and $6.37 (USD) in gear damage per tow with encounters, resulting in losses of $7,683 (USD) per year, per shrimper.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mubashar Abbasi

Computer simulations have become a useful part of mathematical modeling of many natural systems in science and engineering. Simulations can be used to explore and gain new insights into new technology, and to estimate the performance of systems too complex for analytical solutions. BIOPLUME III is a numerical two-dimensional model that tracks the fate and transport of aromatic hydrocarbons. To help the environmental professional with the data management, visualization, and decision making tasks involved. Interpretations based on model analyses must recognize the significance of uncertainties in input data. Models of ground-water systems should be regarded as just one tool among many that can be used in the analysis of a ground-water quality problem. Numerical simulation can help the analyst integrate available data, evaluate conceptual models, test hypotheses pertaining to flow and quality changes, and predict system responses to alternative stresses. The models do not replace field data, but they help to guide the design of a more effective and more efficient data-collection program.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mubashar Abbasi

Computer simulations have become a useful part of mathematical modeling of many natural systems in science and engineering. Simulations can be used to explore and gain new insights into new technology, and to estimate the performance of systems too complex for analytical solutions. BIOPLUME III is a numerical two-dimensional model that tracks the fate and transport of aromatic hydrocarbons. To help the environmental professional with the data management, visualization, and decision making tasks involved. Interpretations based on model analyses must recognize the significance of uncertainties in input data. Models of ground-water systems should be regarded as just one tool among many that can be used in the analysis of a ground-water quality problem. Numerical simulation can help the analyst integrate available data, evaluate conceptual models, test hypotheses pertaining to flow and quality changes, and predict system responses to alternative stresses. The models do not replace field data, but they help to guide the design of a more effective and more efficient data-collection program.


Author(s):  
Jessica Schoner ◽  
Frank Proulx ◽  
Katherine Knapp de Orvañanos ◽  
Brian Almdale

As data collection programs grow, cities need a way to systematically deploy counting equipment in a way that ensures robust pedestrian and bicyclist volume data are collected across a spectrum of use patterns and infrastructure contexts. This paper presents the findings from a deep dive into pedestrian and bicyclist volumes and exposure, including statistical modeling, as well as translating the outputs into an algorithm for systematically growing Seattle Department of Transportation’s nonmotorized count data collection program. The data collection location prioritization algorithm described in this paper provides a roadmap for cities and other agencies as they build their nonmotorized data collection programs.


Author(s):  
Demont Hansen ◽  
Darshani Thotagamuwage ◽  
Lei Tian

Batavia Coast Marina (BCM) in Geraldton, Midwest WA is one of 50 Department of Transport (DoT) coastal facilities spanning Western Australia from Wyndham to Esperance. Since construction of BCM was completed in 1995, there have been significant operability issues in the form of excessive motion of moored vessels, mooring line breakages, and damage to pens at the facility. The objective of the study is to investigate the causes of BCM operability issues including Gravity and IG wave penetration, transmission through the breakwater, and basin resonance. This is accomplished by a comprehensive 3-year data collection program of strategically placed instrumentation including 3 Acoustic Wave and Current (AWAC) devices, 6 pressure sensors, an Aquadopp, Waverider, vessel motions, and structural inspections.Recorded Presentation from the vICCE (YouTube Link): https://youtu.be/tOxTvx0pqns


Author(s):  
Endang Susilawati

ABSRACTAbstractPolicy implementation of HIV/AIDS Countermeasures in the Melawi Regency Health Office. The aim of this research is to describe and analyze the process of implementing HIV/AIDS policy in Melawi Regency in terms of communication, resources, disposition and bureacucratic structure. The research subjects include the Head of Health Office, Secretary of Health Office, the Division and Section Heads, Technical staff managing HIV/AIDS, Hospital director including the VCT Team and Private Hospitals, 11 Regency Public Health Center Heads, VCT Staff at the Nanga Pinoh Public Health Center, community Leaders, PLWHA and Key Population. Research results indicate that the implementation of HIV/AIDS countermeasures in Melawi Regency has not been as expected. It is observed from the communication stage that has not been well established in the response to the aforementioned illness, the inadequate resources of supporing infrastructure and funds that have not been focused. Human Resources have not been trained. Data collection, program managers, and the role disposisition of officers are not optimal. The bureaucracy structure has not been prepared properly, including SOP and SPM. This is observed from the different perceptions of the officers managing the HIV/AIDS program. The application system has not been well apprehended due to the absence of technical staff and PLHIV/key population unwilling to volunteer to be treated. Key words : The Implementation Policy, HIV/AIDS Countermeasures.


IUCrJ ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 639-643
Author(s):  
Alan Merk ◽  
Takuma Fukumura ◽  
Xing Zhu ◽  
Joseph E. Darling ◽  
Reinhard Grisshammer ◽  
...  

We report the determination of the structure of Escherichia coli β-galactosidase at a resolution of ∼1.8 Å using data collected on a 200 kV CRYO ARM microscope equipped with a K3 direct electron detector. The data were collected in a single 24 h session by recording images from an array of 7 × 7 holes at each stage position using the automated data collection program SerialEM. In addition to the expected features such as holes in the densities of aromatic residues, the map also shows density bumps corresponding to the locations of hydrogen atoms. The hydrogen densities are useful in assigning absolute orientations for residues such as glutamine or asparagine by removing the uncertainty in the fitting of the amide groups, and are likely to be especially relevant in the context of structure-guided drug design. These findings validate the use of electron microscopes operating at 200 kV for imaging protein complexes at atomic resolution using cryo-EM.


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