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THE EFFECT OF SEA TRANSPORTATION, CONNECTIVITY AND GOVERNMENT POLICIES ON THE PEOPLE'S ECONOMY

This research was carried out with the aim of knowing and analyzing the effect of sea transportation, connectivity and government policies on the people's economy. The research method uses a mix method approach. The research population is the community around the outermost areas of Natuna Regency, Bunguran Island. The number of samples was determined based on the Slovin formula (Riduwan 2015) of 100 respondents. The method of determining the sampling using Non-Probability Sampling. The data analysis method used is the Structural Equation Model (SEM) approach using Smart PLS (Partial Least Square) 3.0. The results of the study show that sea transportation, connectivity and government policies have a significant effect on the people's economy on Bunguran Island, Natuna Regency
Obtaining a high-resolution geological and petrophysical model from the results of reservoir-orientated elastic wave-equation-based seismic inversion

A previous geological and petrophysical model of the fluvio-deltaic Book Cliffs outcrops contained eight lithotypes, within each of which a number of lithologies were grouped. While this model was an adequate representation of the overall depositional architecture, for reservoir-geological purposes the potential reservoir and non-reservoir lithologies needed to be separated. Here, a new and more detailed geological model is presented in which more differentiation is put on the potential reservoir lithologies. This new model contains 12 lithologies with layers down to 1 m in thickness. Assuming a burial depth of 3 km and an average clay content, representative rock physical properties are assigned to lithologies based on published data. After the model thickness has been stretched by a factor of 4 in order to represent a more realistic reservoir, a full-waveform forward seismic response is modelled. These data are used as inputs into an iterative elastic wave-equation-based inversion scheme, with the goal to retrieve the rock properties and layer geometries. The results of this conceptual study show that sandstone units in the shoreface and distributary channels, which are potential reservoirs, are successfully identified. The recovery of medium parameters has a high resolution because the non-linear relationship between rock properties and the seismic data has been exploited.
Analysis of Nurse Ability In Preventing Nosocomial Infections on the 6b Floor Using the Nvivo Method

Nosocomial infection is an infection originating from a hospital caused by hospital staff or health workers during the health service process or hospital visitors. The background of this research is the lack of role of nurses in the process of preventing nosocomial infections. The purpose of this study was to explain the role of nurses in preventing nosocomial infections at RSU Royal Prima. This type of research uses a qualitative approach method with in-depth interviews with informants in order to know clearly and in depth the role of nurses in preventing nosocomial infections at RSU Royal Prima. The results showed that nurses already know their role in terms of reporting to the doctor if there are signs and symptoms of infection and implementing isolation of infectious diseases and maintaining prevention while on duty at the hospital. However, there are still nurses who do not know their role optimally in terms of maintaining hospital cleanliness. In maintaining hand hygiene, nurses only know their role in terms of washing hands, the implementation is not in accordance with procedures. In using Personal Protective Equipment, nurses know their role in terms of wearing masks and gloves, but in practice there are still nurses who have not used Personal Protective Equipment according to standards. In addition, there are obstacles for nurses in preventing nosocomial infections such as inadequate infrastructure
Youth recidivism: youth self-report matters

Introduction “Recidivism” is used ubiquitously in juvenile justice research and typically describes repeat legal contact; however, researchers, policymakers, and clinicians operationalize it in various ways. Despite assuming each measure is a proxy for continued delinquent behavior leading to further legal contact, few have examined the association between youth delinquent behavior and self-reported and official records of legal contact. Furthermore, systemic bias against ethnoracial and gender minoritized youth often results in more harsh treatment by the legal system, which could influence recidivism measurement. Latent variable modeling of legal contact is understudied; thus, it is important to examine the feasibility of measuring this construct as a latent variable, including measurement invariance by gender. Methods Among 401 youth ages 12–18 years at first ever court contact, we examined three metrics of legal contact over a 2-year follow-up period: youth-report of arrest, caregiver-report of their adolescent’s arrest, and official records of the number of new court charges. We examined between-group differences on each metric based on gender and ethnoracial identity. We then measured: (1) the association between youths’ self-reported delinquency and each metric, (2) gender-specific associations between self-reported delinquency and each metric, and (3) gender-based measurement invariance for a latent recidivism variable using confirmatory factor analysis. Results Youth were consistent reporters of their own delinquent behavior and prospective legal contact measured by arrests. There were no between-group differences based on gender or ethnoracial identity for any legal contact measures. Delinquency and all legal contact variables were positively intercorrelated for the overall sample and the male subsample. For females, delinquency was not associated with caregiver-reported youth arrest or number of new charges. The latent legal contact variable had unique factor structures for male and female subsamples, suggesting no measurement invariance. Discussion Youth-reported delinquency at first ever legal contact was most strongly associated with youth-reported arrest during a 2-year follow-up period, followed by caregiver-reported arrest, and the number of new charges. Unique latent variable factor structures for male and female subsamples suggests the inter-relation between legal contact variables is gender-specific. Stakeholders should consider prioritizing youth-reported delinquency since it is most strongly related to prospective youth-reported arrest.
Heavy metals in Greenland seabirds

From six Greenland districts we report the concentration of Zn, Cd, Hg and Se in muscle (pectoral), liver and kidney for 320 seabirds of the following species: Cepphus grylle, Uria lomvia, Clangula hyemalis, Mergus serrator, Larus glaucoides, L. hyperboreus, Rissa tridactyla, Pagophila eburnea, Fulmarus glacialis, Phalacrocorax carbo and Stercorarius pomarinus. Concentrations vary widely within species. Yearlings are low in Cd and Hg. Concentrations tend to increase with age. No significant differences between sexes were found. On a wet weight basis, the Zn concentration in liver and kidney is c. three times that of muscle. Gulls and the fulmar possess significantly more Zn in muscle than do other seabirds. The Cd concentration in liver and kidney is c. 20 and 80 times higher than in muscle, whereas the Hg concentration in liver and kidney is three to five times higher than that of muscle. The Se concentration in liver and kidney is c. five times the muscle concentration. Muscle, liver and kidney concentrations tend to correlate positively for Cd, Hg and Se. For Zn only liver and kidney concentrations correlate mutually. On a molar basis, the three organs of all species have a large excess of Se over Hg. The intra-organ association of elements is strongest for Zn and Cd in liver and kidney, and for Hg and Se generally. All four elements show consistently higher concentrations in birds from NW and NE Greenland than in those from S Greenland. For C. grylle from Avanersuaq, NW Greenland, the Cd concentration is twice that of birds from S Greenland, the difference being highly significant. Hg concentrations are not significantly different.
Marine Benthic Vegetation Recent Changes And The Effects Of Eutrophication

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Variability of the Cervical Branch Depending on the Facial Nerve Branching Pattern and Anthropometric Type of the Head

(1) Background: Considering that the specialty literature supplies only general data about the variability of the cervical branch of the facial nerve, this study aimed to determine this branch’s variation and individual peculiarities depending on the nerve branching pattern and anthropometric type of the head. (2) Methods: The study was conducted on 75 hemifaces of adult formalized cadavers. Ahead of anatomical dissection, each head was measured to establish the anthropometric type, according to Franco and colleagues. The branching patterns were then distributed according to the Davis classification. (3) Results: The number of cervical branches (CB) of the facial nerve varied from one to five branches, with the following rate: 1 CB (61.3%), 2 CB (28%), 3 CB (6.7%), 4 CB (2.7%), and 5 CB (1.3%). Seven branching patterns of the facial nerve were revealed: Type I in 18.7%, Type II in 14.7%, Type III in 20%, Type IV in 14.6%, Type V in 5.3%, Type VI in 18.7%, and Type NI in 8% (bizarre types). According to the branching pattern, the mean numbers of the cervical branches were as follows: Type I—1.6 ± 1.02; Type II—1.4 ± 0.50; Type III—1.4 ± 0.50; Type IV—1.4 ± 0.67; Type V—2.0 ± 1.41; Type VI—1.8 ± 1.12; and Type-NI—1.8 ± 0.75; p = 0.599. According to the anthropometric type of the head, the mean number of CB in the mesocephalic type (MCT) was 1.5 ± 0.82, in the dolichocephalic type (DCT), 1.7 ± 0.87, and in the brachycephalic type, (BCT) 1.8 ± 1.04; p = 0.668. (4) Conclusions: The cervical branch of the facial nerve varies depending on the facial nerve branching pattern and the anthropometric type of the head. The highest degree of variation was characteristic of BCT and Type V and the lowest, of MCT and Types II, III, and IV.
Analysis of Results from ASIAEX East China Sea: Mid to High Frequency Bottom Loss

Abstract : Bottom loss at mid to high frequencies [ O(1 10) kHz] can be highly sensitive to the meter-scale layering in near surface sediments. This project seeks to improve our understanding of bottom loss, and to help fill the void in our data base of bottom loss measurements, at mid to high frequencies in littoral regions.
Crops, climate, culture, and change

The future of agriculture will depend on how well we negotiate change and adapt. A changing climate is one of many drivers of change. Increased variability in distribution and timing of precipitation, along with changing temperatures, bring about greater volatility in global agricultural production and markets. Growing competition for water resources and increased water pollutants are altering the hydrology, biology, and chemistry of streams, lakes, and rivers. Concurrently, long-term productivity of agricultural lands is reduced in many row crop fields due to soil erosion, compaction, and nutrient depletion. Each growing season, a series of invasive species, diseases, and pests challenge the practices put in place to control them, requiring ever more intensive management by farmers. End users and consumers will continue to demand efficient and economical production while desiring more varied and resource-intensive diets, biofuel feedstocks, and food security as populations grow and developing countries gain wealth (Garnett et al. 2013; Bennett et al. 2014). The Upper Midwest, with its fertile soils and abundant rainfall, reported an unprecedented 384 billion kg (15.1 billion bu) of corn (Zea mays L.) harvested in 2016, with many state averages reaching all-time highs: Indiana at 10,859 kg ha−1 (173 bu ac−1); Minnesota at 12,115…
User acceptance determinants in m-banking adoption

Purpose: This study investigates the factors influencing the adoption of mobile banking (m-banking) in Nepal. It seeks to identify the key determinants of user acceptance in a context where concerns about safety and trust persist. Design/Methodology/Approach: Questionnaires were used to gather data from 240 respondents out of a total sample size of 300. Regression, ANOVA, post-hoc analysis and other descriptive and inferential statistics were used to examine the relationships between perceived risk, trust, convenience, relative benefits and m-banking adoption in Nepal. Findings: Perceived risk was found to have a significantly negative relationship with m-banking adoption. Relative advantages showed a strong positive relationship with adoption. However, trust had a negligible impact and convenience did not demonstrate statistical significance. Age and education significantly affected user acceptability with users over 50 and those with advanced degrees showing higher acceptance. Conclusion: The study suggests focusing on the relative benefits of mobile banking and addressing perceived risk in order to increase users’ confidence. The findings suggest that trust may not be a significant factor and convenience's role remains uncertain. Banks should adapt their strategies to accommodate customers of various ages and educational levels. Practical Implications: The findings guide financial institutions and regulators to improve m-banking adoption. Implementing user-friendly, low-risk, low-cost financial services and financial literacy programs can enhance user acceptance. This study applies the technology acceptance model to Nepal and emphasizes the need for a national strategy to promote formal financial services including m-banking. It helps understand technology adoption in emerging economies.
Pulmonary Hypertension in Underrepresented Minorities: A Narrative Review

Minoritized racial and ethnic groups suffer disproportionately from the incidence and morbidity of pulmonary hypertension (PH), as well as its associated cardiovascular, pulmonary, and systemic conditions. These disparities are largely explained by social determinants of health, including access to care, systemic biases, socioeconomic status, and environment. Despite this undue burden, minority patients remain underrepresented in PH research. Steps should be taken to mitigate these disparities, including initiatives to increase research participation, combat inequities in access to care, and improve the treatment of the conditions associated with PH.
Heavy metal contents in salted fish retailed in Egypt: Dietary intakes and health risk assessment

Background: In Egypt, salted fish is considered a typically processed fish, including salted sardine, salted mullet (feseikh), keeled mullet (sahlia), and herrings. High-quality protein, polyunsaturated fatty acids, vital amino acids, and trace minerals such as magnesium and calcium are all abundant in fish. However, eating salted fish can expose people to toxins found in the environment, such as heavy metals. Aim: In Zagazig, Egypt, four types of locally produced salted fish—salted sardine, feseikh, sahlia, and herrings—were tested for heavy metals, specifically lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), and mercury (Hg). Second, the assessed heavy metals linked to the Egyptian population's consumption of salted fish were used to calculate estimated daily intakes (EDIs) and potential health hazards, such as hazard quotient (HQ) and hazard index (HI). Methods: Samples of salted herrings, feseikh, sahlia, and sardines were gathered from the markets in Zagazig. Samples of salted fish were subjected to acid digestion and then heavy metal extraction. Atomic absorption spectrometers (AAS) were used to measure heavy metals. HI, HQ, and EDI were computed computationally. Results: With the exception of mercury, which was not found in the salted herrings, the recorded results showed that all of the tested metals were present in the samples that were evaluated. The herrings contained residual Pb and Cd contents that were highest, followed by sardine, feseikh, and sahlia, in that order. After sardine, herrings, and sahlia, feseikh has the greatest concentration. Sardine, feseikh, and sahlia had the highest quantities of mercury, in that order. A number of samples were found to be above the maximum allowable levels. There were no apparent hazards associated with consuming such conventional fish products, according to the computed HQ and HI values for the heavy metals under investigation based on the daily intakes. Conclusion: Samples of salted fish sold in Zagazig, Egypt, had high quantities of the hazardous elements Pb, Cd, As, and Hg. Due to the bioaccumulation and biomagnification characteristics of these studied metals, such data should be taken carefully even though the computed health hazards revealed no potential problems.
Impacts of Storm-Track Variations on Wintertime Extreme Weather Events over the Continental United States

AbstractExtratropical cyclones are responsible for many of the high-impact weather events over the United States, including extreme cold, extreme high wind, and extreme heavy precipitation. In this study, impacts from the variations of the cyclone (or storm-track) activity on these extreme events are examined through composites based on map-averaged cyclone activity. Increased cyclone activity enhances the frequency of extreme cold and high wind events over much of the United States, and impacts extreme precipitation around the Ohio River valley. These impacts are largely due to a changing of the tail of the distribution rather than a shifting of the mean. To systematically study these impacts, three singular value decomposition (SVD) analyses have been conducted, each one between the cyclone activity and one kind of extreme event frequency. All three SVD leading modes represent a pattern of overall increase or decrease of storm tracks over the United States. The average of the time series of these leadin.
RECENT PATTERN OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE AND ITS RISK FACTORS: COMPARISION IN GENDER AND AGE GROUPS

Objectives: To determine the various pattern and risk factors of coronary artery disease and to find their association in age groups (young and old) and gender. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital, in Peshawar from April to Sep 2021. Patients being 20-45 years of age are considered young and 46-85 years as old age group. Total 153 coronary artery dsisease patients with history of recent myocardial infarction were included, whereas with history of PCI/CABG, congenital coronary artery disease, and contraindications for angiography were excluded. All the data collected after angiography via questionnaire and analyzed on SPSS version 23. Results: The mean age of 153 coronary artery disease patients was 58.59±9.68 years. Patients were more in old age group. Coronary artery disease risk factors seen more in old aged and males but significant association (p<0.05) found between hypertension and old aged group, and also males coronary artery dsisease patients are highly likely to be smoker and have family history. On angiography Left anterior descending artery disease was found in majority 123 (80.3%) and triple vessel disease was found more in old aged group and males but no association (p>0.05) found between various pattern of CAD with either age groups and gender. Conclusion: CAD with its various pattern and risk factors are commonly found in old age and males, also a non-ignorant concern in young age and females.
A Multimodel Intercomparison of an Intense Typhoon in Future, Warmer Climates by Four 5-km-Mesh Models

AbstractIntense tropical cyclones (TCs) sometimes cause huge disasters, so it is imperative to explore the impacts of climate change on such TCs. Therefore, the authors conducted numerical simulations of the most destructive historical TC in Japanese history, Typhoon Vera (1959), in the current climate and a global warming climate. The authors used four nonhydrostatic models with a horizontal resolution of 5 km: the cloud-resolving storm simulator, the fifth-generation Pennsylvania State University–National Center for Atmospheric Research Mesoscale Model, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) operational nonhydrostatic mesoscale model, and the Weather Research and Forecasting Model. Initial and boundary conditions for the control simulation were provided by the Japanese 55-year Reanalysis dataset. Changes between the periods of 1979–2003 and 2075–99 were estimated from climate runs of a 20-km-mesh atmospheric general circulation model, and these changes were added to the initial and boundary conditions of.
Impact of land levelling for vineyard plantation on soil degradation in Italy

In the hilly areas of Italy devoted to viticulture, agricultural practices determine high loss of soil with the consequent degradation of the soil resource, both in terms of decrease of soil thickness and quality. In addition to it, offsite effects of soil erosion in vineyards are very heavy, due to sediment transfer to the channel network and structures, especially during extreme rainfall events. The importance of land levelling as one of the most harmful factors of soil degradation has been underrated in Italy for decades. The results of this study conducted in two different areas, Cesena (Emilia Romagna) and San Gimignano (Tuscany), showed that land levelling determines severe disturbance of soil profile. The average soil loss by land levelling on cut areas ranged between 8,640 and 23,040 t ha -1 . Soil burial ranged between 7,520 and 16,320 t ha -1 . In the high vulnerable conditions of soil after land levelling soil erosion by water resulted unacceptable, ranging between 260 and 537 t ha -1 as a result of few rainfall events.
Agronomic characterization and evaluation of pigeon pea landraces in KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa.

Agronomic characterisation of pigeon pea landraces is very important in knowing the adaptation of the crop in different agro-ecological areas and for yield potential purposes. The aim of this study was agronomic characterisation of important traits or characters of pigeon pea landraces in KwaZulu-Natal climatic conditions. Seeds of six pigeon pea landraces were collected from Tshaneni, Mkuze in KwaZulu-Natal province and planted in Makhathini Research Station in Jozini and Newlands East Permaculture Centre in Durban, both in KwaZulu-Natal province,. The experiments were planned in December 2014 and February 2015 in Makhathini and Newlands, respectively. Results showed that there were no much differences in morphological characters of the crop such as leaf colour, stem colour, flower colour, streak pattern, pod colour, growth habit and flowering pattern. In terms of plant height mean, light brown had the highest height of 160.3 cm in Makhathini and white with black landrace was the highest in Newlands which had the height of 103.2 cm. Maximum days to 50 % flowering was reached by cream white in Makhathini with 165 days and 208 days to reach 75 % physiological maturity while the same landrace took 201.3 days to 50 % flowering in Newlands. Dark brown landrace flowered with 150 days in Makhathini and reached physiological maturity earlier than all the landraces after 185 days after planting whereas the earliest to flower in Newlands was light brown to flower within 106 days after planting though it did not reach maturity due to seed abortion after pod setting. Seed abortion in Newlands was due to low temperatures and short day length during June to July. These results indicate that long duration pigeon pea must be planted in spring to escape cool or low temperatures.