COVID-19 response by the Hopi Tribe: impact of systems improvement during the first wave on the second wave of the pandemic by Harpriya Kaur, Duane Humeyestewa, Rachel M. Burke, Darren Vicenti, Royce Jenkins, Graydon Yatabe, Jocelyn Hirschman, Joyce Hamilton, Kathleen Fazekas, Gary Leslie, Gregory Sehongva, Kay Honanie, Edison Tu’tsi, Oren Mayer, Michelle Ann Rose, Yvette Diallo, Scott Damon, Leah Zilversmit Pao, H Mac McCraw, Bruce Talawyma, Mose Herne, Timothy L Nuvangyaoma, Seh Welch, S Arunmozhi Balajee

“…Collaborating with Hopi Health Care Center (the reservation’s federally run Indian Health Service health facility) and CDC, the Hopi strengthened public health systems and response capacity from May to August including: (1) implementing routine COVID-19 surveillance reporting; (2) establishing the Hopi Incident Management Authority for rapid coordination and implementation of response activities across partners; (3) implementing a community surveillance programme to facilitate early case detection and educate communities on COVID-19 prevention; and (4) applying innovative communication strategies to encourage mask wearing, hand hygiene and physical distancing. …”
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The multi-sectorial emergency response to a cholera outbreak in Internally Displaced Persons camps in Borno State, Nigeria, 2017 by Chikwe Ihekweazu, Moise Chi Ngwa, Alemu Wondimagegnehu, Ifeanyi Okudo, Collins Owili, Uzoma Ugochukwu, Peter Clement, Isabelle Devaux, Lorenzo Pezzoli, Mohammed Abba Jimme, Peter Winch, David A Sack

“…Coordination was slow initially, but improved with activation of an emergency operations centre (EOC) that enabled implementation of incident management system to coordinate multisectoral activities and meetings held at 16:00 hours daily. …”
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A Real-Time Computer Vision Based Approach to Detection and Classification of Traffic Incidents by Mohammed Imran Basheer Ahmed, Rim Zaghdoud, Mohammed Salih Ahmed, Razan Sendi, Sarah Alsharif, Jomana Alabdulkarim, Bashayr Adnan Albin Saad, Reema Alsabt, Atta Rahman, Gomathi Krishnasamy

“…However, rapidly detecting a vehicle incident can play a cardinal role in ameliorating the response speed of incident management, which in turn minimizes road injuries that have been induced by the accident’s occurrence. …”
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Continental concerted efforts to control the seventh outbreak of Ebola Virus disease in Uganda: The first 90 days of the response by Jane R. Aceng, Henry K. Bosa, Neema Kamara, Diana Atwine, Henry Mwebesa, Howard Nyika, Katusiime Maureen, Charles Olaro, Atek Kagirita, Mohammed Larmode, Lul p. Riek, Elvis Temfack, Stephanie Salyer, Dativa Aliddeki, Shingai Machingaidze, Festo Mazuguni, Bruce Kirenga, Winters Muttamba, Misaki Wayengera, Mudashir Bbuye, Arthur Kasambula, Daniel Eurien, Akello Grace, Ingrid Ampaire, Isabirye Herbert, Mathew Tut, Donewell Bangure, Wessam Mankoula, Ibrahima Sonko, Alinon N. Kokou, Simon Magodi, Addis Mhiraf, Daniel Bulwadda, Daniel Kyabayinze, Zainah Kabami, Allan Muruta, Rony Bahatungire, Upentho George, Susan Nabadda, Gloria Birungi, Kabanda Richard, Merawi Aragaw, Ahmed O. Ouma

“…Upon confirmation, the Government of Uganda immediately activated the national incident management system to initiate response activities. …”
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A review of the John F. Kennedy Medical Center's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Liberia by Ian Wachekwa, Ian Wachekwa, Ian Wachekwa, Sia Wata Camanor, Tete Kpoeh-Thomas, Facia Glaydor, Yassah Moracious Barclay-Korboi, J. Soka Moses, Joyce Weade Bartekwa-Gwaikolo, Joyce Weade Bartekwa-Gwaikolo

“…Between 2021 and 2023, the hospital made satisfactory improvements in leadership and incident management system [from 57% in 2021 to 86% in 2023 (change = 29%, 95% CI: 17–41%, p < 0.001)]; risk communication and community engagement [38–88% (change = 50%, 95% CI: 39–61%, p < 0.001)]; patient management [63–88% (change = 25%, 95% CI: 14–36%, p < 0.001)]; and rapid identification and diagnosis [67–83% (change = 16%, 95% CI: 4.2–28%, p = 0.009)]. …”
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COVID-19: lessons and experiences from South Africa’s first surge by Koleka Mlisana, Ameena Goga, Yogan Pillay, Ambrose Talisuna, Devanand Moonasar, Anban Pillay, Elizabeth Leonard, Raveen Naidoo, Shadrack Mngemane, Wayne Ramkrishna, Khadija Jamaloodien, Lebogang Lebese, Kamy Chetty, Lesley Bamford, Gaurang Tanna, Nhlanhla Ntuli, Lindiwe Madikizela, Moeketsi Modisenyane, Christie Engelbrecht, Popo Maja, Funeka Bongweni, Tsakani Furumele, Natalie Mayet, Otim Patrick Cossy Ramadan

“…The strategy included the creation of national and provincial incident management teams (IMTs), which comprised of a variety of work streams, namely, governance and leadership; medical supplies; port and environmental health; epidemiology and response; facility readiness and case management; emergency medical services; information systems; risk communication and community engagement; occupational health and safety and human resources. …”
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Organisational models for managing Public Health Emergencies of International Concern (PHEICs) in the South-East Asia Region (SEAR) nations: protocol for a systematic review by Rajeev Sharma, Meghna Desai, Atul Goel, Shalu Jain, Jugal Kishore, Rajat Garg, Himanshu Chauhan, Surya Parkash, Pranay Verma, Avinash Sunthlia, Navin Verma, Nishtha Bhawalpuria, Anil Kathait, Ajay Dogra, T V Bhumika, Runa H Gokhale, Rajendra Ratnoo

“…Organisational models such as the Incident Management System, Incident Response System and Incident Command System or country-specific models are essential in managing PHEIC.The review aims to achieve four key objectives. …”
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Editorial introduction to J.UCS special issue Challenges for Smart Environments – Human-Centered Computing, Data Science, and Ambient Intelligence I by Nelson Baloian, José Pino

“…For this volume, we selected those dealing with more theoretical issues which were rigorously reviewed in three rounds and 6 papers nominated to be published.The editors would like to express their gratitude to J.UCS foundation for accepting the special issues in their journal, to the German Research Foundation (DFG), the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the universities and sponsors involved for funding the common activities and thank the editors of the CODASSCA2020 proceedings for their ongoing encouragement and support, the authors for their contributions, and the anonymous reviewers for their invaluable support.The paper “Incident Management for Explainable and Automated Root Cause Analysis in Cloud Data Centers” by Arnak Poghosyan, Ashot Harutyunyan, Naira Grigoryan, and Nicholas Kushmerick addresses an increasingly important problem towards autonomous or self-X systems, intelligent management of modern cloud environments with an emphasis on explainable AI. …”
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Machine learning based online traffic incident detection and management for urban networks by Yang, Huan

“…Finally, a traffic incident management (TIM) approach is proposed to prevent congestions by adjusting the traffic signals of intersections near the incident point. …”
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Coordination and Management of COVID-19 in Africa through Health Operations and Technical Expertise Pillar: A Case Study from WHO AFRO One Year into Response by Nsenga Ngoy, Ishata Nannie Conteh, Boniface Oyugi, Patrick Abok, Aminata Kobie, Peter Phori, Cephas Hamba, Nonso Ephraim Ejiofor, Kaizer Fitzwanga, John Appiah, Ama Edwin, Temidayo Fawole, Rashidatu Kamara, Landry Kabego Cihambanya, Tasiana Mzozo, Caroline Ryan, Fiona Braka, Zabulon Yoti, Francis Kasolo, Joseph C. Okeibunor, Abdou Salam Gueye

“…<b>Background:</b> following the importation of the first Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case into Africa on 14 February 2020 in Egypt, the World Health Organisation (WHO) regional office for Africa (AFRO) activated a three-level incident management support team (IMST), with technical pillars, to coordinate planning, implementing, supervision, and monitoring of the situation and progress of implementation as well as response to the pandemic in the region. …”
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Uganda’s experience in Ebola virus disease outbreak preparedness, 2018–2019 by Jane Ruth Aceng, Alex R. Ario, Allan N. Muruta, Issa Makumbi, Miriam Nanyunja, Innocent Komakech, Andrew N. Bakainaga, Ambrose O. Talisuna, Collins Mwesigye, Allan M. Mpairwe, Jayne B. Tusiime, William Z. Lali, Edson Katushabe, Felix Ocom, Mugagga Kaggwa, Bodo Bongomin, Hafisa Kasule, Joseph N. Mwoga, Benjamin Sensasi, Edmund Mwebembezi, Charles Katureebe, Olive Sentumbwe, Rita Nalwadda, Paul Mbaka, Bayo S. Fatunmbi, Lydia Nakiire, Mohammed Lamorde, Richard Walwema, Andrew Kambugu, Judith Nanyondo, Solome Okware, Peter B. Ahabwe, Immaculate Nabukenya, Joshua Kayiwa, Milton M. Wetaka, Simon Kyazze, Benon Kwesiga, Daniel Kadobera, Lilian Bulage, Carol Nanziri, Fred Monje, Dativa M. Aliddeki, Vivian Ntono, Doreen Gonahasa, Sandra Nabatanzi, Godfrey Nsereko, Anne Nakinsige, Eldard Mabumba, Bernard Lubwama, Musa Sekamatte, Michael Kibuule, David Muwanguzi, Jackson Amone, George D. Upenytho, Alfred Driwale, Morries Seru, Fred Sebisubi, Harriet Akello, Richard Kabanda, David K. Mutengeki, Tabley Bakyaita, Vivian N. Serwanjja, Richard Okwi, Jude Okiria, Emmanuel Ainebyoona, Bernard T. Opar, Derrick Mimbe, Denis Kyabaggu, Chrisostom Ayebazibwe, Juliet Sentumbwe, Moses Mwanja, Deo B. Ndumu, Josephine Bwogi, Stephen Balinandi, Luke Nyakarahuka, Alex Tumusiime, Jackson Kyondo, Sophia Mulei, Julius Lutwama, Pontiano Kaleebu, Atek Kagirita, Susan Nabadda, Peter Oumo, Robinah Lukwago, Julius Kasozi, Oleh Masylukov, Henry Bosa Kyobe, Viorica Berdaga, Miriam Lwanga, Joe C. Opio, David Matseketse, James Eyul, Martin O. Oteba, Hasifa Bukirwa, Nulu Bulya, Ben Masiira, Christine Kihembo, Chima Ohuabunwo, Simon N. Antara, Wilberforce Owembabazi, Paul B. Okot, Josephine Okwera, Isabelle Amoros, Victoria Kajja, Basnet S. Mukunda, Isabel Sorela, Gregory Adams, Trevor Shoemaker, John D. Klena, Celine H. Taboy, Sarah E. Ward, Rebecca D. Merrill, Rosalind J. Carter, Julie R. Harris, Flora Banage, Thomas Nsibambi, Joseph Ojwang, Juliet N. Kasule, Dan F. Stowell, Vance R. Brown, Bao-Ping Zhu, Jaco Homsy, Lisa J. Nelson, Patrick K. Tusiime, Charles Olaro, Henry G. Mwebesa, Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam

“…The NTF selected an Incident Management Team (IMT), constituting a National Rapid Response Team (NRRT) that supported activation of the District Task Forces (DTFs) and District Rapid Response Teams (DRRTs) that jointly assessed levels of preparedness in 30 designated high-risk districts representing category 1 (20 districts) and category 2 (10 districts). …”
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Trauma of the external genital in children: Emasculation, a paediatric case report by S. Tembely, A.G. Dieth, Y.G.S. Kouamé, J.B. Yaokreh, T.H. Odéhouri-Koudou, D.B. Kouamé, O. Ouattara

“…I the herein case report, we discuss the incidence, management and complications of genital amputation in a young boy. …”
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Effectiveness of a short-term oxygen therapy training program in Liberia during and after COVID-19 by Mark B. Luke, Moses Ziah, Moses Ziah, Lily Zhi Ning Lu, Michael D. Davis, Michael D. Davis, Samson Arzoaquoi, Eva Drucker, Foday Kanneh, Gorbee G. Logan, Moses Massaquoi

“…In response, an emergency oxygen training package was adapted and implemented by the Liberia Ministry of Health and the National Incidence Management System. This manuscript evaluates the implementation of a short-term respiratory care training package to rapidly build healthcare worker capacity during the COVID-19 response and its adaptation for routine in-service training post-response.MethodsThe emergency training used the “hot and cold” simulation approach from the 2014 Ebola response, consisting of a cold phase (3-days) with didactic lectures and practical sessions, and mock COVID treatment unit simulations (2-days); and a hot phase within an active CTU. …”
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Aggressive fibromatosis of the oral cavity by Santhosh Rao, B S Dinesh

“…The detailed discussion of etiology, incidence, management and prognosis of the same in corelation with the literature is presented in the article.…”
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Psoriatic arthritis in developing and resource-poor countries by Maharaj, AB, Chandran, V, Elmamoun, M, Coates, LC

“…Published literature regarding the prevalence, incidence, management, and outcomes for psoriatic arthritis from developing countries and under-resourced regions is scarce. …”

Herbicide Resistance in Plants by Hugh J Beckie

“…Herbicide resistance in weeds is perhaps the most prominent research area within the discipline of weed science today. Incidence, management challenges, and the cost of multiple-resistant weed populations are continually increasing worldwide. …”
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South Sudan should mask up while waiting for COVID-19 vaccines by Edward Kenyi

“…On 14 February 2021, the cumulative number of cconfirmed cases of COVID-19 in South Sudan is 5,562, according to the Incident Manager at the Ministry of Health. The total number of deaths attributed to COVID-19 is 77. …”
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Well drilling fuzzy risk assessment using fuzzy FMEA and fuzzy TOPSIS by Mazdak Khodadadi-Karimvand, Hadi Shirouyehzad

“…One of the most important issues that organizations have to deal with is the timely identification and detection of risk factors aimed at preventing incidents. Managers’ and engineers’ tendency towards minimizing risk factors in a service, process or design system has obliged them to analyze the reliability of such systems in order to minimize the risks and identify the probable errors. …”
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Difficult airway predictors were associated with decreased use of neuromuscular blocking agents in emergency airway management: a retrospective cohort study in Thailand by Jutamas Saoraya, Komsanti Vongkulbhisal, Norawit Kijpaisalratana, Suthaporn Lumlertgul, Khrongwong Musikatavorn, Atthasit Komindr

“…We aimed to explore the incidence, management and outcomes of patients with difficult airway predictors in an emergency department. …”
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Anti-immunoglobulin-like transcript 3 induced acute myocarditis—A case report by Osnat Itzhaki Ben Zadok, Osnat Itzhaki Ben Zadok, Arthur Shiyovich, Arthur Shiyovich, Ashraf Hamdan, Ashraf Hamdan, Moshe Yeshurun, Moshe Yeshurun, Inbar Nardi Agmon, Inbar Nardi Agmon, Pia Raanani, Pia Raanani, Ran Kornowski, Ran Kornowski, Liat Shargian, Liat Shargian

“…While larger-scale data are needed in order to assess the incidence, management and prognosis of anti-ILT-3 induced myocarditis, we believe a high level of suspicion for adverse non-target cardiac effects is required in patients receiving this novel class of drugs.…”
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