Provincial Area Research Articles

Narrativas vacunales y políticas de vacunación contra la poliomielitis en el contexto de la provincia de Alicante (1963-1978)

El análisis a pequeña escala es una vía de abordaje historiográfico que abrió, en su momento, nuevos caminos en la investigación. La proximidad del objeto de estudio, permite profundizar en los determinantes propios y específicos y en las reali­dades y prácticas, por ejemplo, de las campañas de inmunización masiva contra la poliomielitis diseñada a nivel nacional pero implementadas localmente, como en el estudio de caso que abordamos. Utilizando como modelo el ámbito sanitario provincial de Alicante, el trabajo añade datos para completar la información de proximidad sobre estas campañas y de ese modo, completar una visión de conjunto y un análisis comparado tanto en un ámbito externo como en un ámbito interno interterritorial, nacional y provincial, así como el seguimiento de las directrices dadas por los organismos nacionales e internacionales. 
 En segundo término, dotar de significado al conjunto de actividades llevadas a cabo por diferentes actores, instituciones y medios de comunicación, implicados en el proceso de implantación, cobertura y seguimiento de las campañas de vacunación contra la polio en el ámbito provincial alicantino. El uso de narrativas de personas afectadas por la enfermedad permite añadir elementos relevantes sobre experiencias personales en el contexto de las campañas vacunales.

Influence of Social Moderators in the Internet of Things of Srilankan Healthcare Services

The globalization of healthcare enables us with the lens to look at the future through the economical globalization of the country and as the infrastructure for a better mankind. Healthcare in modern era is more of a system that connects health technologies, services and application provided to public health. The smart rehabilitation based on Internet of Things (IoT) was introduced very recently mainly to overcome issues of scarce resource caused by growing aging population. On the other hand, shortage of doctors is a much critical issue where the crowded hospitals and long waiting list to seek doctors as well as less time spend for consultation are because of mal distribution of doctors. This study attempted to evaluate the impact of the technological acceptance determinants on adoption towards IoT in the healthcare system and evaluate the moderating effect of provincial area as well as demographic factors in adoption towards IoT in the Srilankan hospitals. The primitive purpose of this study is to provide Healthcare departments and agencies including; hospitals, pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies to develop a balanced idea of the expectations of the users of IoT. The framework of the study was adopted by combining the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and UTAUT2 models. The structural models of the research were generated using SPSS V26 and AMOS V26. Hypotheses were tested through the proposed final model of the study. The research revealed that provincial area moderate Social influence, Facilitating condition and perceived creditability in adoption towards IoT in the healthcare system. The finding of this study discovered that younger physicians are more likely to adopt IoT products. Hence IoT marketers might consider targeting young physicians who like to explore new technologies. This study also implicated that physicians who have sufficient resources and knowledge toward IoT at hospital have a higher intention to adopt. the research. However, the IoT technology is still in its early premature stage of development and requires an intense evangelization. To a certain extent, this research had identified the critical factors that impact adoption towards IoT in healthcare industry in the Sri Lankan context and suggests that health care organizations should create awareness of IoT products to increase physician’s adoption towards IoT.

Adoption of the Internet of Things in the Healthcare Services of Sri Lanka

The study explored the research issue of factors in the adoption of the Internet of Things in the health care services of Sri Lanka. To address this issue, the study examined Four research objectives respectively Evaluation of the impact of the proposed technological acceptance determinants on adoption towards IoT in the healthcare system evaluation of the moderating effect of Provincial area, Gender, Age in adoption towards IoT in the healthcare system. By extending UTAUT2 with other significant variables, such as perceived creditability and attitude, this study brought the novel insights into consideration for further research. UTAUT2 argued that the most influential antecedent to adoption intention was performance expectancy. This study gave a new perspective to identify trust as an influential factor driving intention to adopt IoT technology. This study provided insights for companies, to understand better what the determinants of adopting IoT products are. The research suggests that increasing physician’s adoption towards IoT and healthcare organizations should create awareness of IoT products. This could be done in two comprehensive stages; first increase awareness among healthcare staff, which should be the focus on the way to bring business benefits to the organization. Secondly, awareness should be created among the patients, the final customers of IoT technology, which should be focused on enhancing both novelty and quality of IoT enabled healthcare products.However, the IoT technology is still in its early premature stage of development and requires an intense evangelization. To a certain extent, this research had identified the critical factors that impact adoption towards IoT in the healthcare industry in the Sri Lankan context. Then results were supported by the empirical study of the research and can be implemented both theoretical as well as managerial context to impose a radical change in the field of technology adoption of the healthcare industry.

A Quick Viability Test Protocol for Hemp (Cannabis Sativa L.) Seeds

ABSTRACT The viability testing in hemp seeds is a crucial step in its seed supply chain. Based on the legal status of hemp cultivation, each provincial area would benefit from the viability assessment, either by screening out dead seeds in legalized zones or by detecting the viable seeds in areas where hemp cultivation is not legalized. The routine procedure of assessing seed viability through germination tests takes a minimum of 7 days, which is practically not beneficial in the seed supply system. There is a need for developing a quick, reproducible, and fool-proof technique whereby seed lots can be rapidly screened, utilizing minimum resources. In this experiment, we have standardized a tetrazolium-based viability testing protocol which can identify the viability status of seed lots within 3 h.

Sustainable land use in the trans-provincial marginal areas in China

Because of the influence of administrative jurisdiction, land use in the boundary area of administrative jurisdiction has its particularity. Studying the spatial-temporal change pattern of land use in this region is helpful to optimize the land use pattern, improve and protect the ecological environment quality, and is of great significance to ensure the coordinated development of population, resources and environment. Based on TM satellite remote sensing and four years (1980, 1995, 2000 and 2010) image data, the land use/cover information in the trans-provincial marginal zone of China is extracted. The spatial-temporal characteristics of land use/cover change in the study area in the past 30 years are revealed using land-use temporal-spatial change index, dynamics of land-use change, comprehensive index of land-use level, change in land-use degree, rate of change in land-use and GIS spatial analysis techniques. The future 30 years development trend is predicted by Markov model method. (1) The land use in the interior provincial fringe area of China is mainly trans-provincial marginal zone. Here are dominated by forestland, grassland, and unused land. The most obvious changes are an increase in land for an increase construction land and a reduction of unused land, and there are differences in different regions. Forestland is the main land type in Northeast China. Forestland, cultivated land and grassland are important land types in southeastern China. However, grassland type is seen as unused land and woodland in Qinghai-Tibet area. Unutilized land is the main land type in Northwest China, showing a situation of increasing first and then decreasing. (2) Influenced by environmental conditions and social factors such as population growth, economic development and regional development policies, the land use types in 1980–1995 and 1995–2010 show obvious spatial differentiation characteristics in different zones. (3)From 1980 to 2010, the land use types in the study area have undergone complex transformation. The reduced area of cultivated land, woodland, grassland and water area is larger than the newly increased area, while the reduced area of construction land and unused land is smaller than the newly increased area. (4) By 2030, the increase of construction land area will have a positive effect on the economic and social development of the region. The increase of forestland area will further improve the ecological environment here.

A Land Space Development Zoning Method Based on Resource-Environmental Carrying Capacity: A Case Study of Henan, China.

As a key element in China’s spatial planning, the development zoning of land space has become a focus of China’s current activity. During its rapid social and economic development, China has faced severe and diverse challenges regarding sustainable development, such as farmland occupation, environmental degradation, urban land disorder expansion, etc. Against this backdrop, research on the linkage between resource–environmental carrying capacity (RECC) and the development zoning of land space in the process of sustainable development has received increased attention, and an accurate evaluation of the RECC would provide useful guidance for Chinese policy makers to carry out the development zoning of land space. This paper uses Henan Province as an example to construct a comprehensive evaluation model of “resource carrying capacity (RCC)–eco–environmental carrying capacity (EECC)–socio–economic carrying capacity (SECC)”, which calculates the level of RECC in a provincial area. In addition, this paper designs a correlation model between the RECC and the development zoning of land space, which uses a three-dimensional magic cube evaluation model to analyze the development zoning layout of land space. The results showed that a geographical pattern exists, where in the southwestern areas of Henan Province have a higher RECC than the central and northeastern areas. The results also indicated that the land space patterns of Henan Province can be divided into seven types of areas through a three-dimensional magic cube evaluation model, which can better reflect the spatial differentiation characteristics of the comprehensive index of RECC. The results of this study offer an important reference for policy-makers to make decisions and also provide a scientific and pragmatic basis for the formulation of sustainable development strategies.

The Use and Production of Space in the Provincial Office Area in Padang City

The use and production of space in the provincial government office area on Khatib Sulaiman Road Padang is are carried out by interested parties. The provincial government office area also shows non-conformity between spatial functions and zoning ordinance in Padang City. The method used in this study was a case study analysis with qualitative analysis technique by reducing data and triangulation technique. Data sources in this study were primary data and secondary data. The primary data were obtained from the results of direct interviews and interviews that were published in print media. Meanwhile, the secondary data in this study were obtained form statutory regulations, local regulations, minutes of meetings, and academic scripts. The results of this study indicated that the use of space in the provincial government office area on Khatib Sulaiman Road conducted by the Padang City Government was by granting permissions for the construction of modern and largest shopping center of Transmart, for investors in land tenure and economic benefits, as well as for surrounding communities to use public space for their economic activities. The use of space was not in accordance with the zoning ordinance in Padang City. This condition also had an impact on the socio-economy aspect in the surrounding areas.

Programa para la Gestión Costera de la Provincia de Cádiz

The coast of the province of Cádiz (south-western Spain) is a high ecological value area and great socioeconomic importance: coastal municipalities account more than 60% of the province’s population and support key development sectors (tourism, shipbuilding, maritime traffic, etc.). It is also a fragile, dynamic and complex system affected by many human pressures. Climate change is also threatening coastal areas. Its evidences are becoming increasingly clear in the province: intensification of coastal erosion processes, sea level rise or an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. The Provincial Government of Cádiz has developed, with support of the Ministry for the Ecological Transition through the Biodiversity Foundation, a Coastal Management Programme with the aim to face climate challenge by integrating adaptation in coastal municipalities’ planning and management. Through a participatory process, 57 measures to be implemented in the short/medium term have been defined targeting the field of information and knowledge, education and communication, training, cooperation and assistance to municipalities and resources. In a complementary way, Covenant for the Sustainability of the Coast has been launched, as a tool for communication, coordination and inter-administrative cooperation in the provincial coastal area. Support material and capacity building actions for local entities’ representative have been developed. The Programme also includes actions to support environmental education on climate change on the coast. Keywords: Adaptation, integrated coastal management, climate change, municipality, Cádiz.

Sea Level Variations of Zhejiang Province, China

In this paper we consider the Zhejiang (ZJ) provincial coastal area to find the sea level (SL) variations. Sea Surface Height Relative to Geoid over these areas has been obtained from the satellite altimetry data produced routinely by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (ECMWF) and Archiving, Validation and Interpretation of Satellite Oceanographic (AVISO) data. Monthly, seasonal and interannual variations of SL over ZJ have been presented and discussed. SL is indicating an increasing trend; however, there is a decreasing trend between the years 1975 and 1987. Over ZJ increase in SL increase is 0.34 mm in SL from 1958 to 1975 and after 1987 there is 0.24 mm increase, overall increase is 0.17 mm from 1958 to 2015; however, decrease in SL 0.26 mm from 1975 to 1987. Maximum SL observed in 2012. Negative relation between SL and Sea surface temperature (SST) found over ZJ province.

Analysis of Influential Factors of Building Damage from Natural Disasters Based on Compound Poisson Model

The purpose of this study is to construct statistical models for building damage from natural disasters and analyze the regional pattern of the damage. Both a compound Poisson model (CPM) and a zero-inflated compound Poisson model (ZICPM) have been developed to explain the amount for building damage from natural disasters, while adopting disaster region, disaster duration, and disaster type as explanatory variables. After estimating the above two regression models with the mentioned variables, the ZICPM is verified to be more appropriate than the CPM for building damage data from 1994 to 2015. Results show that amount and probability of building damage for provincial area are much greater than those for the Seoul Metropolitan Area. Additionally, damage from typhoon and heavy rain is statistically proved to be greater than that from strong winds. Accordingly, detailed measures and strategies based on disaster region and type should be prepared to mitigate building damage. Keywords: Natural Disaster, Damage Amount, Compound Poisson, Zero-inflated Compound Poisson

Clinical nurses' beliefs, knowledge, organizational readiness and level of implementation of evidence-based practice: The first step to creating an evidence-based practice culture.

BackgroundThis study aimed to identify clinical nurses’ evidence-based practice (EBP) knowledge, beliefs, organizational readiness, and EBP implementation levels, and to determine the factors that affect EBP implementation in order to successfully establish EBP. This study was conducted at a university-affiliated tertiary hospital located in a provincial area in Korea. The research design was based on Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt’s Advancing Research & Clinical Practice through Close Collaboration model as the first step.MethodsA descriptive and cross-sectional design was conducted and a convenience sample of 521 full-time registered nurses from an 849-bed tertiary hospital were included. Structured questionnaires were used to assess EBP knowledge, EBP beliefs, organizational culture & readiness and EBP implementation. Data were analyzed using SPSS V 25.0 by using descriptive and inferential statistics and hierarchical multiple regression was performed to determine the factors affecting the implementation of EBP.ResultsOur findings showed that the clinical nurses had a positive level of EBP beliefs, but the level of EBP knowledge, organizational readiness and EBP implementation were insufficient. EBP knowledge, beliefs, and organizational readiness were significantly positively correlated with EBP implementation. In the final model, EBP knowledge and organizational readiness were significant predictors of EBP implementation; the model predicted 22.2% of the variance in implementation.ConclusionsBased on these results, the main focus of the study was the importance of individual nurses' efforts in carrying out EBP, but above all efforts to create an organizational culture to prepare and support EBP at the nursing organization level. In the initial process of introducing and establishing EBP, nurse administrators will need to minimize expected barriers, enhance facilitators, and strive to build an infrastructure based on vision, policy-making, budgeting, excellent personnel and facilities within the organization.

남성 성역할 갈등에 영향을 미치는 요인들에 대한 탐색적 연구: 양성평등적 가정환경, 아버지 특성, 여성과의 접촉

Compared to the extensive amount of research on the harmful effects of gender role conflict on men and others over the past few decades, relatively little attention has been given to examining factors that affect the formation of gender role conflict. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to explore the effects of egalitarian family environment(father s engagement in domestic chores, mothers power in financial decision-making), father characteristics(emphasis on success, emotional disconnection, lack of interest, violence, and mentorship), and contact with females(whether one has female siblings, proportion of female friends during middleand high school). Participants were 171 undergraduate and graduate male students from a university in a southern provincial area in South Korea. Results indicated the control variables and independent variables accounted for 15% of the variance in male gender role conflict. and that fathers violence and lack of interest were significant predictors of male gender role conflict. Limitations and directions for future research were discussed.

남성 성역할 갈등에 영향을 미치는 요인들에 대한 탐색적 연구: 양성평등적 가정환경, 아버지 특성, 여성과의 접촉

Compared to the extensive amount of research on the harmful effects of gender role conflict on men and others over the past few decades, relatively little attention has been given to examining factors that affect the formation of gender role conflict. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to explore the effects of egalitarian family environment(father s engagement in domestic chores, mothers power in financial decision-making), father characteristics(emphasis on success, emotional disconnection, lack of interest, violence, and mentorship), and contact with females(whether one has female siblings, proportion of female friends during middleand high school). Participants were 171 undergraduate and graduate male students from a university in a southern provincial area in South Korea. Results indicated the control variables and independent variables accounted for 15% of the variance in male gender role conflict. and that fathers violence and lack of interest were significant predictors of male gender role conflict. Limitations and directions for future research were discussed.

Structural dynamics behind variants in pyrazinamidase and pyrazinamide resistance

Pyrazinamide (PZA) is an important component of first-line anti-tuberculosis (anti-TB) drugs. The anti-TB agent is activated into an active form, pyrazinoic acid (POA), by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) pncA gene encoding pyrazinamidase (PZase). The major cause of PZA-resistance has been associated with mutations in the pncA gene. We have detected several novel mutations including V131F, Q141P, R154T, A170P, and V180F (GeneBank Accession No. MH461111) in the pncA gene of PZA-resistant isolates during PZA drug susceptibility testing followed by pncA gene sequencing. Here, we investigated molecular mechanism of PZA-resistance by comparing the results of experimental and molecular dynamics. The mutants (MTs) and wild type (WT) PZase structures in apo and complex with PZA were subjected to molecular dynamic simulations (MD) at the 40 ns. Multiple factors, including root mean square deviations (RMSD), binding pocket, total energy, dynamic cross correlation, and root mean square fluctuations (RMSF) of MTs and WT were compared. The MTs attained a high deviation and fluctuation compared to WT. Binding pocket volumes of the MTs, were found, lower than the WT, and the docking scores were high than WT while shape complementarity scores were lower than that of the WT. Residual motion in MTs are seemed to be dominant in anti-correlated motion. Mutations at locations, V131F, Q141P, R154T, A170P, and V180F, might be involved in the structural changes, possibly affecting the catalytic property of PZase to convert PZA into POA. Our study provides useful information that will enhance the understanding for better management of TB. Abbreviations DST drug susceptibility testing Δelec electrostatic energy LJ Lowenstein–Jensen medium MGIT mycobacterium growth indicator tubes MTs mutants MD molecular dynamic simulations MTB Mycobacterium tuberculosis NALC–NaOH N-acetyl-l-cysteine–sodium hydroxide NIH National Institutes of Health NPT amount of substance (N), pressure (P) temperature (T) NVT moles (N), volume (V) temperature (T) PZase pyrazinamidase Δps polar solvation energy PTRL Provincial Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory RMSD root mean square deviations RMSF root mean square fluctuations ΔSASA solvent accessible surface area energy TB tuberculosis GTotal total binding free energy ΔvdW Van der Waals energy WT wild type Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma

Persatuan Pembangunan Party in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Province 1973-1998

After the establishment of PPP in the provincial area which is explained in the previous section, it was immediately based on instructions from the center to establish DPC-DPC in Daerah Istimewa Aceh Province. The establishment of the Branch Board (DPC) began in 1974. This article uses a theoretical and approach approach in pilitik science. For research methods, this study uses historical methods. This article explains how PPP can exist or survive in the face of government party hegemony namely Golkar. In this research, the campaign system, election results, PPP vision and party goals are also described.

Detection of dental plaque with disclosing agents in the context of preventive oral hygiene training programs

No studies have evaluated the relationship between the detection points for dental bacterial plaque (DBP or biofilm) and gender, age, socioeconomic status, body mass index (BMI), and oral health, hence the need to investigate and clarify their possible association. This study aimed to map out the occurrence of DBP, investigate and evaluate the factors affecting its localization, and design preventive interventions. The research was conducted on 588 public school children aged 4–18 years in a provincial area of Greece. The subjects’ oral health status and anthropometric characteristics were examined by a dentist (A.F.) and a dietitian (E.P.), respectively. To identify DBP, chewable double-staining disclosing tablets were used. The results of the present study indicate the following: (1) Age and socioeconomic status seem to be associated with DBP development, particularly in the oral cavity. (2) Overweight schoolchildren show more DBP on the upper posterior occlusal and upper posterior buccal surfaces compared to normal-weight children. (3) Moderate caries disease is associated with DBP detection on almost all tooth surfaces and especially on the tongue and lower anterior labial surface. (4) Severe caries disease is most strongly associated with DBP in the upper posterior palatal, lower posterior buccal, and lower posterior lingual spaces, as well as on the tongue. (5) Sex is the only variable without a significant impact on DBP detection surfaces. In conclusion, DBP identification in specific areas of the mouth seems to be influenced by age, socioeconomic level, BMI, and oral health. Gender has no influence on DBP detection points. Disclosing agents can be used in oral health prevention programs, both for more effective guidance on the use of oral hygiene tools and for their evaluation.

DATA VISUALIZATION FOR PIG HERDS IN TRA VINH PROVINCE BASED ON GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)

Building a system of data visualization of pig herds in Tra Vinh province based on GIS (Geographic Information System) will help management agencies update, do statistical analysis of and forecast the fluctuation in pig herds within the provincial area. Since then, pig farmers will have reliable information, which canmake their investment more efficient. The system is built on the WebGIS platform combining solutions for processing map data with PostGIS - an extension of PostgreSQL database management system to manage GIS objects. Additionally, the system will also provide solutions to handle and share pig herd data on the map with Geoserver - an open source server with the aim of connecting geographic information from PostGIS to Geoweb.

Possible planting areas for Panax vietnamensis var. fuscidiscus toward poverty reduction in Vietnam

Laichau ginseng, Panax vietnamensis var. fuscidiscus, has been contributing to poverty reduction for ethnic communities in Vietnam. Therefore, identifying suitable planting areas becomes important for sustainable development. Four main conditions were selected for mapping, including elevation above sea level, air temperature, precipitation, and vegetation types. It was then classified to three levels of suitable, less-suitable, and not-suitable. Four corresponding digital maps were used to overlap and met areas were generated. The results indicated that total suitable area for planting Laichau ginseng was 17,339.3 ha, accounting for 1.9 % total provincial land area, and the total less-suitable area was 22,438.1 ha, accounting for 2.5 %. It is concluded that Laichau ginseng should be only planted in suitable areas. In other areas, trials must be conducted for further recommendations.

A performance-based framework to prioritise underutilised historical buildings for adaptive reuse interventions in New Zealand

While the efficacy of salvaging underutilised historical buildings to promote sustainable and resilient provincial urban areas in New Zealand has been identified from past studies, there is still an absence of a performance-based framework to rank optimal historical building alternatives for adaptive reuse interventions. This paper focuses on evaluating a performance-based Multiple Criteria Decision Assessment (MCDA) methodology to prioritise underutilised historical buildings for adaptive reuse intervention in a major provincial area in New Zealand, towards achieving a resilient town-centre regeneration for the area.A focus group workshop was conducted with relevant stakeholders involved in an existing town centre regeneration agenda for Whanganui, to explore and balance their opinions for optimal selection of a vacant historical building for adaptive reuse intervention from a group of proposed buildings. The participant mix comprised a combination of building professionals, historical building owners/developers/users, legal, heritage, and council/community representatives.The findings establish the usefulness of the validated framework in balancing the diverse interests of all stakeholders in the adaptive reuse decision-making process. Hence, this paper provides a significant contribution to the development of a methodology that integrates adaptive reuse stakeholders’ diversified interests, for the selection of optimal case study building alternatives. The consensus of the multidisciplinary stakeholder group was found to be consistent and insensitive to reasonable changes in weighting. Also, the validated framework enabled the decision-makers to achieve a logical result, and support the visualisation of the impact of different priority aspects and criteria on adaptive reuse interventions in New Zealand.

Reconstructing provincial cropland area in eastern China during the early Yuan Dynasty (AD1271-1294)

Reconstructing provincial cropland area in eastern China during the early Yuan Dynasty (AD1271-1294)