The authors of this study wanted to verify a possible relationship between the M6.2 earthquake, which occurred near Accumoli (RI), Italy on August 24, 2016 at 01:36:33 UTC and solar and geomagnetic activity. In recent years was found that the global M6 + seismic activity is always preceded by an increase in solar activity and the future of scientific research on earthquake prediction will be destined also to the study of the Sun (heliophysics). The analysis of the characteristics of the solar wind "near Earth" and the analysis of the Earth's geomagnetic activity confirmed that the strong M6.2 earthquake recorded in Italy on August 24, 2016 was preceded by an increase in solar activity and in Earth's geomagnetic activity.

The study proposes to present data on the broadband electromagnetic monitoring (SELF-VLF band, 0-32000 Hz) able to work 24h7, within the electromagnetic monitoring network with RDF (Radio Direction Finding) technology. The area monitored for the experimentation is the Himalayan one, historically hit by strong and devastating earthquakes. The study collected 2991 groups of radio-anomalies, related to the crustal diagnosis and to non-destructive earthquakes. It is the first network of this type able to work on a wide bandwidth (ELF-VLF band, 0-32000 Hz) specially designed to study the so-called "Seismic Electromagnetic Precursors" (SEPs) and the "Seismic Geomagnetic Precursors" "(SGPs). This monitoring system, based on RDF technology, has been active since 2017. In questo studio viene proposta una nuova chiave di lettura dei candidate precursori sismici, sperimentabili e verificabili anche in altre parti del mondo. The areas remotely monitored by the experimental station of Rome and Pisa, in Italy, thousands of kilometers away show a convergence of the data and, in particular, the frequency bands that appear before the earthquakes of magnitude equal to or greater than 4.5 of the Richter scale, about 72 hours before the main shock. The direction of the electromagnetic signal of the future epicentral area is intercepted by the RDF system. This is the first study for the analysis of EM precursors worldwide.

Background Inhaled medications or inhalers provide first-line pharmacotherapeutic treatment for patients with asthma for both acute symptomatic relief and long-term management to keep symptoms under control. A good technique requires only basic instruction and training; however, a recent study identified that 92% of children do not follow all correct steps when using inhalers. There is a growing interest in technology-enhanced asthma education, with evidence demonstrating improvements in knowledge and treatment adherence. Subsequently, there are calls to explore the role of technology-based solutions in improving asthma management and disease outcomes from public health experts, health professionals, and patients with asthma. Augmented reality (AR) technology is an information delivery mechanism with proven efficacy in educational settings. AR displays digital content in a real-world environment using the camera on a smartphone or tablet device to create an immersive learning experience. Objective The study aimed to evaluate the acceptability of AR as a mechanism for delivering asthma inhaler technique education from the perspective of children with asthma and their parents and health professionals, examined through the theoretical framework of acceptability (TFA). Methods An asthma education resource enhanced with AR technology was created to provide inhaler technique education to children. An iterative co-design process was undertaken with target end users for a qualitative evaluation. The participants were 8 to 12 years old with asthma, their caregivers, and health professionals who had experience in managing asthma. Qualitative data were obtained through semistructured one-on-one interviews. Deductive thematic analysis using TFA was undertaken using NVivo software 2020 to assess the acceptability of AR as a delivery modality for asthma inhaler technique education. Results Overall, 6 health care professionals, 5 asthmatic children, and 5 caregivers of children with asthma totaled a sample of 16. The use of AR in the asthma inhaler resource was found to be acceptable when responses were examined in accordance with TFA. Each of the 7 component constructs of TFA was coded throughout the 16 interviews, with perceived effectiveness (157 times) and affective attitude (63 times) coded most frequently. Positive responses included the intervention being accessible, easy to use, interesting, and fitting within the users’ value systems. Negative responses included the need to maintain an interest in children and concerns about the loss of face-to-face interaction with health professionals. Conclusions AR appears to be an acceptable modality for delivering asthma education to children when explored using TFA constructs. Although some challenges were identified with the use of AR, the results were predominantly positive. Future designs of asthma education interventions involving AR should consider the results of this study, and further research should focus on the feasibility, usability, and barriers and facilitators of behavior change to ensure the successful implementation and uptake of AR into clinical settings. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR2-10.1177/16094069211042229

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