bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dor em mulheres menopausadas: Prevalência, características sensoriais e discriminativas da dor e qualidade de vida
Authors: Camargo Gustavo , Zeni Paula
Published: May 2022

Introdução: A trajetória da mulher é marcada pela menopausa, fase após a transição do período reprodutivo ao não reprodutivo, ou pré-menopausa e pós-menopausa. Essas mudanças estão associadas a um conjunto de manifestações multiorgânicas que, a curto, médio ou longo prazo, interferem na vida e saúde. Objetivo: Neste estudo buscou-se investigar a prevalência de dor crônica em um grupo de mulheres na menopausa, bem como as características sensoriais e discriminativas da dor e o impacto desta na qualidade de vida das mesmas. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma pesquisa quantitativa transversal, utilizando um questionário sociodemográfico, Escala Visual Analógica, questionário de McGill de dor e o World Health Organization Quality of Life-bref. Resultados: Foram entrevistadas 22 mulheres, separadas em dois grupos distintos: Grupo Docente (DC) e Grupo Serviços Gerais (GSD). Em relação à presença de dor, 70% do GD e 83% do GSG referem ter dor crônica. Já nas características sensoriais e discriminativas, o aspecto afetivo-motivacional foi o mais alterado. Quanto à qualidade de vida, as facetas “domínio físico” e “domínio meio ambiente” foram as que se apresentaram com menor satisfação pelos grupos. Conclusão: Observaram-se valores baixos de percepção de dor, principalmente no GSG. Os resultados indicam grande impacto negativo da dor sobre suas capacidades de manter a produção laboral e atividades sociais. Quanto à qualidade de vida, as facetas “domínio físico” e “domínio meio ambiente” foram os que se apresentaram com menor satisfação pelos grupos.
Multimodal neuroimaging verification of ganglioglioma associated with neuronal heterotopy in an adult patient without epileps
Authors: Khalilov V. S. , Kislyakov A. N. , Kholin A. A. , Gazdieva Kh. S. , Panova K. I. , Zavadenko N. N. , Kobow K.
Published: May 2022

Gangliogliomas are known to be rare and mainly slow-growing benign primary central nervous system tumors, most frequently occurring in children and young adults. They are the most common epilepsy-associated tumors, which frequent location is the temporal lobe. Surgery often seems to be the best approach in controlling seizures in such patients. This paper deals with a rare case of ganglioglioma in a young adult patient with a temporal lobe tumor associated with neuronal heterotopy of white matter, but without epilepsy. Long-term dynamic observation including in-depth clinical, electroencephalographic, radiologic, and postsurgical histologic examination confirmed the documented neoplastic process without any manifestation of seizures over ten years. Surgical intervention was based on the results of a multimodal radiological examination, which demonstrated the presence of neoplasm in the structure of the pathological substrate of unclear etiology.
Influence of CT signs of collateral ventilation in combination with other factors on the results of valvular blocking procedure in patients with destructive forms of pulmonary tuberculosis
Authors: Gavrilov P. V. , Veselskii A. B. , Baulin I. A. , Tabanakova I. A. , Narkevich A. N. , Lavrova A. I. , Sokolovich E. G.
Published: May 2022

Introduction. According to studies on the treatment of emphysema, the absence of CT signs of collateral ventilation correlates with the results of valvular blocking procedure, but there is not any data on the relationship between the signs of collateral ventilation and the results of bronchial valve treatment in destructive forms of pulmonary tuberculosis.

Study goals: to study the effect of CT features of collateral ventilation in combination with other factors on the results of valvular bronchial blocking in patients with destructivepulmonary pathology in tuberculosis.

Materials and methods. Тhe study is based on the results of evaluation of chest CT data of patients with various pathology of pulmonary tuberculosis before and after valvular blocking procedure.

Results. Сorrelations between such characteristics as collateral ventilation, additional factors and valvular treatment effects have been determined, and prognostic models estimating the success of valve therapy have been constructed.

Conclusion. Positive pleural integrity symptom is a predictor of lobe volume reduction after bronchial valve treatment. Lobe volume reduction during valve therapy is a prognostic factor for cavity’s closure.
The possibilities of magnetic resonance imaging in the differential diagnosis of diabetic osteoarthropathy and osteomyelitis
Authors: Burleva E. P. , Babushkina Yu. V. , Ageev A. N. , Solodushkin S. I.
Published: May 2022

Introduction. The problem of differential diagnostics of diabetic osteoarthropathy (DOAP) and osteomyelitis (OM) of the foot bones for patients with diabetes mellitus is still not finally solved, even with the use of MR imaging.

The aim of the study. To find the MR signs that most accurately indicate the development of osteomyelitis (OM) of the foot bones in patients with diabetic osteoarthropathy (DOAP).

Materials and methods. The study included 62 patientswho successfully completed treatment of uncomplicated or complicated DOAP and had the whole set of diagnostic criteria. They were divided into three groups: acute form of DOAP (n=31), DOAP+soft tissue infection (STI) (n=11) and DOAP+OM (n=20). There were identified6 MR-signs, which could become significant independent classifiers for the differential diagnostics of complicated and uncomplicated forms of DOAP. The diagnostic significance of MR symptoms was assessed in several steps with the use of various methods of statistical analysis.

Results. There was revealed that the groups differ among themselves by 4 MR signs: characteristics of bone marrow edema (p=0.003); swelling of the supporting surfaces (p=0.006); restriction of diffusion in the bone marrow (p=0.001); fistulous course (p=0.001). Points were assigned to these MR criteria. According to the total MR score, groups 1 and 3 (p<0.001); 2 and 3 (p=0.001) differed among themselves. With the use of logistic regression and ROC analysis, we determined the significance of the total MR score for the diagnostics of osteomyelitis. Conclusion. The use of the MR-score summation system helped in the diagnosis of OM. The sum of MR scores ≥3 in the developed scoring system allowsto diagnose OM with high sensitivity (94.1%) and specificity (83.3%). >˂0.001); 2 and 3 (p=0.001) differed among themselves. With the use of logistic regression and ROC analysis, we determined the significance of the total MR score for the diagnostics of osteomyelitis.

Conclusion. The use of the MR-score summation system helped in the diagnosis of OM. The sum of MR scores ≥3 in the developed scoring system allowsto diagnose OM with high sensitivity (94.1%) and specificity (83.3%).
The immediate results of choroidal melanoma treatment using stereotactic radiosurgery
Authors: Zherkо I. Yu. , Dziameshkо P. D. , Naumenko L. V. , Minailо I. I. , Zhyliayeva E. P. , Hizemava O. A. , Navasel’skaya O. A.
Published: May 2022

The aim of this study was to evaluate the immediate results of the stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) application in patients with choroid melanoma.

Material and methods. The prospective study included 43 patients who were diagnosed with choroidal melanoma cT1–3N0M0.SRS was performed on a Gamma Knife gamma therapeutic unit, Perfexion (Elekta, Sweden). Under local anesthesia, the eyeball was immobilized using frenulum sutures on the rectus muscles. The median prescribed dose per tumor margin at 50% isodose was 30 Gy. The immediate effect of the treatment was assessed as positive (local control) in all cases, except increased blood flow according to Doppler ultrasound, an increase in tumor size by more than 20% of the previously determined lesion according to MRI.

Results. During the follow-up period (median follow-up — 16 months), there were no cases of negative outcome in terms of local tumor control.A statistically significant gradual decrease in tumor thickness was revealed during the entire observation period (6.6±2.1 mm before treatment, 5.3±2.1 mm 12 months after treatment, p<0.001), stabilization of the tumor base (12.25±3.26 mm before treatment, 11.4±2.5 mm 12 months after treatment, p=0.355). Contrast-enhanced MRI also showed a progressive statistically significant decrease in tumor volume (635.21±328.32 mm3 before treatment, 376.0±267.6 mm3 15 months after treatment, p><0.001). The eyeball was saved in 90.1%. Post-radiation optical retinopathy developed in 9.3% of >˂0.001), stabilization of the tumor base (12.25±3.26 mm before treatment, 11.4±2.5 mm 12 months after treatment, p=0.355). Contrast-enhanced MRI also showed a progressive statistically significant decrease in tumor volume (635.21±328.32 mm3 before treatment, 376.0±267.6 mm3 15 months after treatment, p<0.001). The eyeball was saved in 90.1%. Post-radiation optical retinopathy developed in 9.3% of>˂0.001). The eyeball was saved in 90.1%. Post-radiation optical retinopathy developed in 9.3% of cases, progression of retinal detachment was registered in 13.9% of cases. The one-year metastatic-free survival rate was 96.3±3.6%, the two-year survival rate was 81.3±8.6%.

Conclusions. In the present study, the use of stereotactic radiosurgery with a prescribed marginal dose of up to 35 Gy allowed achieving sustainable local control of primary choroidal melanoma cT1–3 in 100% of cases over a median follow-up period of 16 months.
Disponibilidad y niveles de contaminación de cadmio y plomo en cuatro suelos colombianos. Un análisis del riesgo a la salud humana y al ecosistema
Authors: Castañeda-Restrepo Isabella , Salzar Giraldo Juan Pablo , López Julián E.
Published: May 2022

La contaminación del suelo por elementos potencialmente tóxicos como el Cd y el Pb es actualmente una preocupación prioritaria en todo el mundo. En muchas zonas de Colombia estos metales se acumulan en los suelos debido a las emisiones de la minería, la agricultura y el tráfico. En consecuencia, pueden producirse impactos negativos en los ecosistemas y en la salud pública. En este contexto, se hace necesario entender la dinámica contaminante-suelo y los escenarios de riesgo asociados a las áreas contaminadas son esenciales para la gestión ambiental. El principal objetivo de este estudio fue aplicar una metodología para estimar el riesgo potencial a la salud humana y a los ecosistemas en cuatro suelos afectados por contaminación por Cd y Pb. Se determinaron las concentraciones pseudo totales y disponibles de ambos metales. A continuación, las concentraciones disponibles se utilizaron para estimar los índices de riesgo carcinogénico, no carcinogénico y de daño al ecosistema. Además, se establecieron las propiedades fisicoquímicas y la capacidad de adsorción de Cd y Pb de los suelos. Los resultados de este estudio indicaron una elevada concentración de Cd en todos los suelos estudiados. Los niveles de contaminación por Pb sólo superaron los límites recomendados en uno de los suelos. En una de las zonas analizadas se encontró un alto riesgo cancerígeno asociado a la contaminación por Cd. A diferencia de las concentraciones pseudo totales, la disponibilidad de los contaminantes se correlacionó con el riesgo a la salud pública. Propiedades fisicoquímicas como el pH, materia orgánica, capacidad de intercambio catiónico y de adsorción, fueron los mejores predictores del riesgo a la salud humana y al ecosistema. En conclusión, los resultados obtenidos en este estudio pueden ayudar a las autoridades competentes a tomar medidas inmediatas enfocadas en una mejor gestión ambiental y del riesgo para suelos contaminados.
Analisis Keputusan Pembelian Konsumen Terhadap Produk Selada pada Supermarket Gelael di Semarang
Authors: Desrian Aulia , Budiraharjo Kustopo , Nurfadilah Suryani
Published: May 2022

Pandemi covid-19 menyebabkan perubahan sikap konsumen dalam melakukan kegiatan berbelanja, konsumen cenderung memilih untuk berbelanja di tempat yang higienis dan bersih serta produk yang dibeli kualitas dan kehigienisannya terjamin. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui proses pengambilan keputusan pembelian dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi keputusan pembelian produk selada di Gelael Supermarket Semarang. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Gelael Supermarket Kota Semarang. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan menggunakan metode accidental sampling dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 100 orang. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif dan analisis regresi linear berganda. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa responden didominasi oleh konsumen perempuan, memiliki latar belakang pendidikan Strata 1, meliki pendapatan Rp 3.000.000-Rp 5.000.000 dan didominasi oleh ibu rumah tangga. Responden membeli produk selada untuk memenuhi kebutuhan rumah tangga dan responden merasa mudah untuk mencari informasi mengenai produk selada yang dijual di Gelael Supermarket. Pertimbangan responden dalam memilih produk selada yang dijual di Gelael Supermarket karena selada yang dijual segar dan higienis dibandikan membeli di pasar tradisonal. Responden biasanya membeli produk selada merek HAB dan responden merasa puas terhadap produk yang sudah dibeli di Gelael Supermarket. Adapun faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi keputusan pembelian yaitu produk, harga, lokasi dan kualitas pelayanan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial variabel produk, harga dan kualitas pelayanan berpengaruh signifikan sedangkan variabel lokasi tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian selada di Gelael Supermarket Semarang. Secara serentak variabel produk, harga, lokasi dan kualitas pelayanan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian selada di Gelael Supermarket Semarang.
Pengaruh Sistem Kerja Latihan dan Kunjungan (LAKU) Penyuluh Pertanian Terhadap Perubahan Perilaku Petani Padi Sawah (Studi Kasus di Kecamatan Marawola Kabupaten Sigi)
Authors: Akrab Ali , Somba Bunga Elim
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kesesuaian pengaruh simultan dan parsial Sistem Kerja Latihan dan Kunjungan (LAKU) Penyuluh Pertanian Terhadap Perubahan Perilaku Petani Padi Sawah (Studi Kasus Di Kecamatan Marawola Kabupaten Sigi). Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode survei observasi lapangan, wawancara dan membagikan kuisioner terhadap 68 orang petani padi sawah sebagai responden. Teknik analisis data penelitian adalah regresi linear berganda. Hasil Uji F membuktikan bahwa Sistem Kerja Latihan dan Kunjungan (LAKU) Penyuluh Pertanian secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap perubahan perilaku petani padi sawah di Kecamatan Marawola Kabupaten Sigi. Hasil Uji t membuktikan bahwa : (1) Sistem Kerja Latihan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap perubahan perilaku petani padi sawah, (2) Sistem Kerja Kunjungan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap perubahan perilaku petani padi sawah di Kecamatan Marawola Kabupaten Sigi. Kesimpulan (1) Sistem kerja latihan dan kunjungan (LAKU) masih relevan untuk diterapkan pada era perkembangan teknologi komunikasi yang semakin terbuka dalam merubah perilaku petani padi sawah di Kecamatan Marawola Kabupaten Sigi, (2) Sistem kerja latihan dan kunjungan (LAKU) secara simultan berpengaruh terhadap perubahan perilaku petani padi sawah di  Kecamatan Marawola Kabupaten Sigi, (3) Sistem kerja latihan secara parsial berpengaruh terhadap perubahan perilaku petani padi sawah di  Kecamatan Marawola Kabupaten Sigi, (4) Sistem kerja kunjungan secara parsial berpengaruh terhadap perubahan perilaku petani padi sawah di  Kecamatan Marawola Kabupaten Sigi.
Analisis Pengendalian Persediaan Karkas Ayam Broiler di PT Ciomas Adisatwa, Pabelan, Kabupaten Semarang
Authors: Ernanda Pudjiono Gadis Midori , Ekowati Titik , Nurfadillah Suryani
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis jumlah pemesanan bahan baku yang optimal dalam satu periode, menganalisis jumlah safety stock bahan baku yang diperlukan dalam satu periode, serta menganalisis perbandingan efisiensi metode pengendalian persediaan menggunakan kebijakan perusahaan dan menggunakan metode Economic Order Quantity (EOQ). Metode penelitian menggunakan metode studi kasus. Data penelitian diperoleh dari data data historis perusahaan selama kurun waktu satu tahun dari bulan Januari-Desember 2020. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah data pembelian bahan baku, penggunaan bahan baku, biaya pemesanan, biaya penyimpanan, serta frekuensi pembelian. Metode analisis data menggunakan rumus EOQ, safety stock, reorder point, dan total inventory cost dalam periode satu tahun. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metode EOQ belum mampu mengefisienkan dan mengefektifkan pengendalian persediaan bahan baku karkas AU 0,7 dan AU 0,8 di PT Ciomas Adisatwa, Pabelan, Kabupaten Semarang. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa total inventory cost dengan menggunakan metode aktual perusahaan untuk AU 0,7 sebesar Rp58.696.579,00 dan AU 0,8 sebesar Rp201.819.611,00, sedangkan saat menggunakan metode EOQ didapatkan hasil sebesar Rp69.031.800,00  untuk AU 0,7 dan Rp208.402.603,00 untuk AU 0,8. Inventory Turnover yang diperoleh adalah sebesar 1,79 untuk AU 0,7 dan 0,00832 untuk AU 0,8 menggunakan metode aktual perusahaan, sedangkan dengan menerapkan EOQ diperoleh hasil sebesar 1,59 untuk AU 0,7 dan 0,00827 untuk AU 0,8.
STRATEGI PEMASARAN PRODUK KERIPIK SINGKONG PADA INDUSTRI RUMAH TANGGA DARMATIAN PRODUCT DI KOTA PALU
Authors: Ervina Ervina , Lamusa Arifuddin , Nurmedika Nurmedika
Published: May 2022

Strategi Pemasaran Produk Keripik singkong Pada Industri Rumah Tangga Darmatian Product yang menjadi faktor kelemahan dan ancaman bagi industri ini untuk lebih mengembangkan usahanya, faktor eksternal yang belum maksimal dalam hal pemasaran kegiatan promosi dan fakto r internal belum baiknya organisasi pembagian kerja karyawan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk : (1) Menganalisis kondisi faktor internal (kekuatan dan kelemahan) dan faktor eksternal (peluang dan ancaman) yang dihadapi Industri rumah tangga “Darnatian Product” di Kota Palu. (2) Menganalisis strategi pemasaran keripik singkong pada Industri Rumah Tangga “Darmatian Product”. Hasil analisis menunjukan bahwa kondisi yang tepat untuk diterapkan dalam pengembangan strategi pemasaran keripik singkong pada industri Darmatian Product yaitu terletak pada kuadran I yaitu strategi (S-O). Strategi yang dihasilkan yaitu : (a) Memanfaatkan bahan baku yang mudah diperoleh untuk mendapatkan peluang pasar yang tersedia, (b) Memanfaatkan harga yang terjangkau untuk menarik minat konsumen sehingga mendapatkan persepsi yang baik, (c) Menciptakan kualitas produk yang daya simpannya tahan lama dengan memanfaatkan bahan baku yang harganya terjangkau, (d) Memanfaatkan alat teknologi yang ada dalam mengembangkan usahanya sehingga mampu mengatasi persaingan yang tinggi.
ANALISIS OPTIMASI PENDAPATAN USAHA TANAMAN HIAS PUCUK MERAH (Syzygium myrtifolium) PADA CV. RARA GARDEN DI KOTA PALU
Authors: Taddang Fenni Oktaviani , Lamusa Arifuddin , A. Laihi Muh Alfit
Published: May 2022

Usaha perkembangan tanaman hias di Kota Palu cukup baik, khususnya usaha tanaman hias pucuk merah pada CV. Rara Garden di Kota Palu. Sudah cukup banyak jenis tanaman hias yang telah diperjual belikan baik dalam bentuk bibit maupun dalam bentuk pohon. Semakin maraknya penjualan tanaman hias di Kota Palu menandakan semakin besarnya minat masyarakat Kota Palu terhadap tanaman hias, tentunya akan memberikan keuntungan yang besar bagi para pengusaha tanaman hias namun dengan keterbatasan sumberdaya yang dimiliki tersebut belum menjaminkan pendapatan yang diterima oleh pengusaha tanaman hias optimal, dari hal tersebut bagaimanakah usaha tanaman hias mampu memaksimalkan penggunaan sumberdaya yang terbatas untuk mendapatkan keuntungan yang maksimal. Analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis linear programming dengan tujuan optimasi pendapatan untuk jenis tanaman pucuk merah yaitu pucuk merah biasa dan pucuk merah varigata, hasil penelitian menunjukkan pendapatan yang diterima CV. Rara Garden untuk dua jenis tanaman yaitu tanaman pucuk merah biasa dan pucuk merah varigata. sebesar Rp.2,647,737.86,-perbulan. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data maka dari kedua jenis tanaman hias yaitu tanaman pucuk merah biasa dan pucuk merah varigata dapat menghasilkan pendapatan optimal sebesar Rp.3.106.150,-perbulan.
ANALISIS PENDAPATAN INDUSTRI RUMAH TANGGA PENYULINGAN MINYAK DAUN CENGKEH DI DESA PALAU KECAMATAN BALAESANG TANJUNG KABUPATEN DONGGALA
Authors: Harnita Harnita , Pingkan Wildani , Howara Dafina
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui besarnya pendapatan pada Industri Penyulingan minyak daun cengkeh. Lokasi penelitian ini dipilih secara (purposive), dengan pertimbangan bahwa dilokasi tersebut terdapat usaha penyulingan minyak daun cengkeh tepatnya di Desa Palau. Responden yang diambil sebanyak 5 orang . Data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder dan data primer yaitu data sekunder bersumber dari data primer, Analisis yang digunakan Analisis pendapatan Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Mei sampai dengan September 2020 di Desa Palau Kecamatan Balaesang Tanjung Kabupaten Donggala. Hasil Analisis menunjukkan bahwa Total Penerimaan pada Industri Penyulingan Minyak Daun Cengkeh di Desa Palau Kecamatan Balaesang Tanjung Kabupaten Donggala dalam melakukan proses produksi selama bulan Januari sampai dengan bulan Juni 2020, diperoleh penerimaan Sebesar Rp. 694.000.000 dengan total biaya yang dikeluarkan yaitu sebesar Rp. 395.228.482. Sehingga diperoleh pendapatan Industri dari bulan Januari sampai dengan Juni sebesar Rp. 298.771.518 dengan jumlah rata - rata pendapatan perbulan yaitu sebesar Rp. 49.795.253. Tinggi rendahnya pendapatan yang diterima industri disebabkan oleh produksi daun cengkeh yang berfluktuasi setiap bulannya dengan tergantung bahan baku yang tersedia.
ANALISIS PENDAPATAN USAHATANI KAKAO DENGAN TEKNIK SAMBUNG SAMPING DI DESA SIDOLE BARAT KECAMATAN AMPIBABO KABUPATEN PARIGI MOUTONG
Authors: Rizaldi Mohamad , Christoporus Christoporus , Wirahatmi Wirahatmi
Published: May 2022

Penelitian analisis pendapatan usahatani kakao dengan teknik sambung samping di Desa Sidole Barat Kecamatan Ampibabo Kabupaten Parigi Moutong bertujuan untuk mengetahui berapa besar pendapatan petani kakao di Desa Sidole Barat Kecamatan Ampibabo Kabupaten Parigi Moutong dengan menggunakan rumus π = TR – TC. Pengumpulan data dilaksanakan pada November 2019 sampai Januari 2020.Hasil perhitungan analisis pendapatan usahatani kakao sambung samping di Desa Sidole Barat menunjukan bahwa penerimaan rata-rata yang di terima oleh petani responden dalam satu tahun sebesar Rp. 38.537.878/1,09 Ha atau Rp. 35.355.871/Ha, Sedangkan biaya total rata-rata yang dikeluarkan selama satu tahun sebesar Rp.6.722.342,17/1.09 , sehingga pendapatan rata-rata petani dalam satu tahun yaitu sebesar Rp.37.394.106,06/1,09 Ha atau Rp. 34.277.930,6/Ha Dapat disimpulkan bahwa kakao sambung samping cukup menguntungkan untuk meningkatkan pendapatan petani dan dalam rangka meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat khususnya petani kakao.
Law in the tax legal system, income inequality and economic growth: An empirical estimation
Authors: Selimi Gëzim , Ibraimi Xhemazie , Ziberi Besime
Published: May 2022

The law on the tax system is of great interest when we discuss income inequality and economic growth. The understanding and interpretation of the purpose of taxes are closely related to the rule of the role of the state as the expansion of the role of the state increases the need for monetary means by which the state meets public needs and which in itself constitute public revenues (Bardho, 2022). This study aims to highlight the impact of income inequality and economic growth in the case of North Macedonia. The distribution of income and the average level of income in a developing country is the key factor for social wellbeing. Countries, where income inequality is decreasing, grow faster than those with rising inequality (OECD, 2014). The data used are time series data and cover the period 1997–2019. This study uses data from World Development Indicators (WDI) and sheds light on the factors, which impact income inequality using multiple regression analyses. This study employs the OLS regression analysis in order to estimate the variables that affect income inequality and economic growth. It is concluded that the positive Gini coefficient approves the Kuznets hypothesis and the pro-inequality theory which means that in the first phase of countries’ development, income inequality is expected to be positively linked to economic growth. The study suggests that economic growth, if the benefits of growth are evenly distributed, has a positive effect on reducing income inequality
AutoCaSc: Prioritizing candidate genes for neurodevelopmental disorders
Authors: Lieberwirth Johann , Büttner Benjamin , Klöckner Chiara , Platzer Konrad , Popp Bernt , Jamra Rami Abou
Published: May 2022

Routine exome sequencing (ES) in individuals with neurodevelopmental
disorders (NDD) remains inconclusive in >50%. Research
analysis of unsolved cases can identify novel candidate genes but is
time consuming, subjective, and hard to compare between labs. The field
therefore needs automated and standardized assessment methods to
prioritize candidates for matchmaking. We developed AutoCaSc
(https://autocasc.uni-leipzig.de) based on our candidate scoring scheme
(CaSc). We validated our approach using synthetic trios and real
in-house trio ES data. AutoCaSc consistently (94.5%) scored variants in
valid novel NDD genes in the top three ranks. In 93 real trio exomes,
AutoCaSc identified most (97.5%) previously manually scored variants
while evaluating additional highly scoring variants missed in manual
evaluation. It identified candidate variants in previously undescribed
NDD candidate genes ( CNTN2, DLGAP1, SMURF1,
NRXN3, PRICKLE1). AutoCaSc enables anybody to quickly
screen a variant for its plausibility in NDD. After contributing
>40 descriptions of NDD associated genes, we provide usage
recommendations based on our extensive experience. Our implementation is
capable of pipeline integration and therefore allows screening of large
cohorts for candidate genes. AutoCaSc empowers even small labs to a
standardized matchmaking collaboration and to contribute to the ongoing
identification of novel NDD entities.
DIRECT CAROTID CAVERNOUS FISTULA TREATED VIA SUPERIOR OPHTHALMIC VEIN APPROACH WITH PHIL AND COILS: TWO CASE REPORTS
Authors: Bonifacio-Delgadillo Dulce , Lagos-Servellon Javier , Morales Leonardo , Venegas-Valles Gustavo
Published: May 2022

Endovascular embolization techniques are the preferred treatment
modality for the management of direct Carotid Cavernous Fistulas
(CCFs).We report two cases of patients treated with SOV approach and
retrograde embolization with Precipitating hydrophobic injectable liquid
(PHIL) and coils.
Safety of Different Surgical Modalities for Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Resection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Liu SiWei , Wang Jiaqi , Shao Jun
Published: May 2022

Abstract Background: Currently, the most common surgical modalities used
for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis resection are microdebrider,
CO2 laser, and KTP laser. However, complication rates vary among
different surgical modalities and have been controversial in different
studies. Objective of review: This study systematically reviews the
available studies which reported intraoperative and postoperative
complications, aiming to compare the safety of microdebrider, CO2 laser,
and KTP laser. Type of review: Meta-analysis. Search strategy: Seven
electronic databases (PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE[Ovid], Scopus, Cochrane
Library, and Web of Science) were searched from inception through April
28th,2022. Randomized controlled, prospective or retrospective
observational studies that recorded the complications of three different
surgical modalities for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis resection
were included in the meta-analysis. Evaluation method: Outcomes of
interest were intraoperative and postoperative complications, and
complication rate was calculated to evaluate the safety of surgical
methods. Results: Twenty different studies was included in quantitative
synthesis. Only one study compared outcomes of those three kinds of
treatment modalities simultaneously, two studies compared microdebrider
and CO2 laser, and the remaining studies focused on only one of three
treatments. The weighted average complication rate for microdebrider was
0.03(95% confidence interval [CI] 0.00-0.21), n = 6, for CO2 laser
treatment was 0.16 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.09-0.25), n =
14，and for KTP laser treatment was 0.04 (95% CI 0.00-0.14), n =4.
Conclusion：The limited evidence demonstrated that CO2 lasers in the
surgical treatment of RRP may lead to more surgical complications, and
microdebrider and KTP lasers may be safer. However, the heterogeneous
data limits any strong comparison of outcomes of different treatment of
laryngeal papillomas. Future randomised controlled trials that directly
compare the safety of different surgical modalities are needed.
SOIL LOSS, INFILTRATION AND RUNNOF RATES IN SOIL UNDER DESERTIFICATION IN THE BRAZILIAN SEMI-ARID REGION: INFLUENCE OF VEGETATION COVER AND RAINFALL INTENSITY
Authors: Souza Edivan Rodrigues de , Lins Cintia Maria Teixeira , Souza Thaís Emanuelle Monteiro dos Santos , Paulino Martha Katharinne Silva Souza , Monteiro Danilo Rodrigues , Júnior Valdomiro Souza , Dourado Pablo Rugero Magalhães , Junior Francisco Ernesto de Andrade Rego , Silva Yuri Jacques Agra da , Schaffer Bruce
Published: May 2022

Desertification is a problem in regions with arid, semi-arid and dry
sub-humid climates and is characterized by the degradation of natural
resources. The influence of vegetation cover and rainfall intensity on
the dynamics of water infiltration, surface runoff and soil loss was
measured in situ in a Desertification Zone in the semi-arid
region of Brazil. Twenty-four plots were evaluated in two areas, each
with the same type of soil that is predominant in the region: 1) Luvisol
with dense vegetation cover (LD) and 2) Luvisol with sparse vegetation
cover (LS). Rainfall of 60 and 100 mm h was
simulated with a rainfall simulator. Soil hydraulic conductivity, soil
water retention curves and soil carbon and nitrogen stocks were also
determined. Water infiltration was greater in the LD (53 mm h
) compared to the LS (15 mm h ),
while the runoff rates were 27 mm h for the LD and
61 mm h for the LS. Rainfall intensity
significantly influenced when runoff started and the runoff rate,
accelerating soil loss. Vegetation cover significantly influenced the
total soil carbon and nitrogen stocks, as well as the saturated
hydraulic conductivity of the soil. This is the first study in the
semi-arid desertification region of Brazil that used simulated rainfall
to assess the effects rain intensity on soil properties. The results of
this study can be used as a reference for calibrating erosion models in
areas undergoing a desertification process
Comparison of Wind Speed Forecasting Models for Power Reserve Scheduling in the Congested Transmission Network
Authors: Zheng Yingying , Sang Yuanrui , Liu Chang , Zhu Jie , Cao Jinye , Zhao Yongning , Yang Dechang
Published: May 2022

Due to its stochastic nature, wind energy imposes unprecedented
challenges on the power grid, and a properly scheduled reserve is
essential to accommodate wind power’s intermittency and volatility. Many
power reserve scheduling studies have considered the uncertainties of
the renewable energy integration but few address how different wind
speed forecast techniques influence the scheduling of reserves in the
congested transmission networks. In this paper, three forecasting
techniques: artificial neural network, autoregressive integrated moving
average, and probability distribution function-based model are adopted
to forecast one day of wind speed at Taylor, TX in 2012. To evaluate the
impacts of the forecast techniques on power reserve scheduling, a
stochastic reserve optimization model was developed to ensure the
delivery of reserve in the event of transmission congestion and ramping
constraints. A modified RTS-96 test system was employed and the results
claim that different forecast models significantly affect the amount of
scheduled up and down reserves in a stochastic reserve optimization
problem. The level of operating reserve that is induced by wind is not
constant during all hours of the day. Dynamic up and down reserves will
be needed with a large scale of wind farm integration.
Intimacy across species boundaries: interspecific allopreening between Spot-necked (Stachyris strialata) and Nonggang Babblers (S. nonggangensis)
Authors: Zhou Wenyi , Zhang Zhuyang
Published: May 2022

Allopreening occurs in many species of birds and is known for providing
hygienic and social benefits. While this behavior has been studied
between conspecifics, its occurrence among different species remains
mysterious. Outside of captivity environment, only a few records of
interspecific allopreening exist. In this study, we report the first
documented record of a Spot-necked Babbler (Stachyris strialata)
allopreening a Nonggang Babbler (Stachyris nonggangensis) in a
non-captive environment in southern China. We provide three hypotheses
(social dominance, cleaning mutualism, and hybridization) to explain the
occurrence of this understudied behavior. We suggest that interspecific
allopreening may not be as rare as we assumed if we are in the correct
place to study it. This study contributes to our understanding of not
only the potential mechanism(s) for interspecific allopreening but also
the behavioral ecology of the vulnerable Nonggang Babbler.
Novel modified Kent-Eisenberg model and equilibrium CO2 solubility in aqueous 2-[2-(dimethylamino)ethoxy]ethanol
Authors: Zhong Xingyang , Li Chaoen , Hu Xiayi , ZHANG RUI
Published: May 2022

The equilibrium CO2 solubility of 2-[2-(dimethylamino)ethoxy]ethanol
(DMAEE) was investigated at the temperature range of 298.15-323.15 K
with the CO2 partial pressure from 5.0 to 60 kPa. A novel modified
Kent-Eisenberg model was proposed to predict the CO2 solubility of DMAEE
with the absolute average deviation (ADD) of 3.0% in this work, and
this model provides more accurate prediction than the reported
Kent-Eisenberg, Austgen, Hu-Chakma, and Li-Shen model. Then four
reported tertiary amines were used to validate the universality of the
proposed model and the obtained results indicate that the developed
model can be applied to the mentioned amines with an acceptable AADs
(4.80, 5.47, 8.56, and 3.65 %). In addition, the heat of CO2 absorption
and the dissociation constant (pKa) also were systematically evaluated
and compared with other reported amines, all obtained results indicates
that the DMAEE has a potential to be an alternative absorbent for
post-combustion CO2 capture.
Generalized calculation of pure saturation properties using cubic equations of state
Authors: li bin
Published: May 2022

Little attention has been given to the bubble temperature problem of a
pure component in academic field. A robust methodology for solving the
pure saturation temperature (vapor temperature) is proposed by using
cubic equations of state. The methodology is based on a Newton-Raphson
iterative technique for solving phase equilibrium criteria, coupled with
initialization procedures. This methodology is free of numerical
pitfalls from the critical point to very low reduced pressure. The fact
that the given pressure is equal to the pressure at the inflection point
of the initial temperature isotherm yields an automatic initialization
of the calculations inside a region of convergence where the EOS can
always predict vapor temperatures. In addition, the initialization
method can also be used to calculate vapor pressures. Examples for vdW,
RK, SRK and PR EOS show that the methodology can give perfect
predictions for saturation properties even at very low reduced pressure
and temperature.
Signaling the Store Attributes on Customer Store Loyalty mediated through Hedonic, Social and Utilitarian Customer Values
Authors: Usmani Sania
Published: May 2022

Developing customer loyalty is the primary objective for retailers. Price pressures faced by the developing economies leave a small margin for retailers. Increasing the frequency and repeat purchases can help retailers to increase their profit margins. Customers can only be retained if they are loyal. This research is carried out to understand the dynamics underlying the store attributes and customer loyalty. It has examined the impact of Store attributes on Customer Store Loyalty mediated through Customer Value. In this research, a sample of 300 customers was taken from two departmental stores, particularly, Chase Up and Imtiaz. This study has taken 3 Store attributes; Store Atmosphere, Merchandise Quality, and Relationship Marketing and assessed their impact on Store Loyalty mediated through 3 types of Customer Values; Hedonic, Social and Utilitarian. Structural equation modeling was carried out using the Partial Least Squares method in SMART-PLS software. The results showed that Merchandise Quality, Relationship Marketing and Store Atmosphere impact Store Loyalty mediated through Hedonic and Utilitarian Values. Social Value is not significant and does play a role in creating Loyalty. The study concludes by identifying gaps in the literature and recommending practical and theoretical implications for the same.
Impact of Perceived Quality of E-Health Services on Patient Behavioral Intention to Use E-Health Services: A Moderating Role of Knowledge of E-Health Management
Authors: Alshammari Tai Abdulrahman , Alshammary Khalid Mhasan , Alshammari Fahad Maiyah
Published: May 2022

The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of perceived quality of e-health and the perceived usefulness of behavioral intention to use e-health services with moderating role of knowledge on e-health. A quantitative research approach was applied to examine the proposed relationships between variables of the model. A cross-sectional method was used to gather the data from Saudi patients with the help of a self-administrative survey questionnaire. Findings illustrated that IQ, system quality, and perceived usefulness have a significant and positive impact on the behavioral intention to use e-health services of Saudi patients. Moreover, results show that knowledge of e-health significantly moderates the relationship between perceived quality of e-health and perceived usefulness with the patients' intention to use e-health services. This study enriches the body of knowledge regarding e-health usage, patient intention to use services of e-health, and literacy regarding e-health. The findings of the present study improve the understanding of health care executives regarding the use of e-health services intention and how this intention can be improved.
The Opinion of Pre-Service Teachers on the Online Course on Textiles
Authors:   University of Ljubljana, Vončina Damjana , Lovšin Kozina Francka ,   University of Ljubljana
Published: May 2022

Distance learning became the predominant mode of education during the COVID-19 period. The purpose of the present study was to find out students' opinions about hands-on textile work during online learning in the basic textiles course, which is usually live. During the semester, they receive instructions for practical work through the online classroom. After completing the work, their work was evaluated. They were also asked to complete a survey expressing their opinions about online learning of practical work. 1st year Home Economics students participated in the study.The results showed that students took on this kind of work as a challenge. As they were limited in material, they had to show a certain amount of ingenuity and creativity. Half of the studentswas to recycle old clothes. The results indicate that practical work motivated students to learn new techniques and that the task was perceived as relaxing; they mentioned positive emotions during the activity, the desire to improve products with which they were not satisfied, independence. It was interesting that on average the textile products were made more carefully and precisely than the products of students in the previous year. A reason for this could be that students were not limited with time likethey are in formal classes and probably spent their free time making the best possible product. The results indicate the important role of practical work in fostering creativity and motivation for the content of the course.
Relationship between Childhood Food Experiences and the Use of Restrictions on Consumption of Highly Processed Foods in Adulthood
Authors:   Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Jeżewska-Zychowicz Marzena , Rejman Krystyna ,   Warsaw University of Life Sciences
Published: May 2022

Consumption of highly processed foods may be determined by social factors, including the family environment. There is still a lack of knowledge on the consumption of highly processed foods in adults in relation to their childhood food experiences. To fill this gap, the aim of the study presented here was to evaluate the relationship between childhood food experiences resulting from parental feeding practices and the use of restrictions on consumption of highly processed foods in adulthood. The cross-sectional study was conducted in 2020/2021 using the CAWI (Computer Assisted Web Interview) method among 702 Polish adults aged 35 and under. The questionnaire included questions from AMoFiC (Adults’ Memories of Feeding in Childhood), questions on current use of food restrictions, including highly processed foods, and socio-demographic characteristics. Frequency analysis and cross-tabulations were performed, means and standard deviations were calculated. Pearson's Chi2test and Mann-Whitney’s test were used, with an accepted level of significance of p < 0.05. About 80% of the study sample declared using restrictions on the consumption of foods, including highly processed foods. The use of restrictions by parents to limit a child's intake of high-fat foods and sweets has shown an association with the use of restrictions in adulthood, including restrictions on the intake of highly processed foods. Low-intensity restriction combined with provision good role models and nutritional knowledge can encourage children to adopt healthy eating behaviors. At the same time, such parental feeding practices may increase the likelihood of reducing consumption of highly processed foods in adulthood.
Fair Value Accounting for Property, Plant, and Equipment: Impact of IFRS 1 Adoption
Authors: Jin Yan , Niu Flora , Sheng Leo
Published: May 2022

This paper uses a unique setting of Canadian public firms adopting International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to investigate the factors that motivate companies to revalue Property, Plant, and Equipment (PP&E) under the deemed cost provision in IFRS 1, and whether revaluations help predict future performance, and what is the market reaction to such revaluations. Utilizing the probit model, difference-in-differences approach, and Wald test, we find that large firms and/or firms with higher net PP&E to total assets ratios are more likely to revalue PP&E, and firms adopting the fair value option for PP&E record lower depreciation in the post-IFRS period. In addition, we show that investors react negatively to the firms electing the fair value option for PP&E and the market discounts such revaluation information.
The Optional Qualitative Assessment in Impairment Tests
Authors: Black Dirk E. , Krupa Jake , Minutti-Meza Miguel
Published: May 2022

International and U.S. accounting standards mandate a one-step quantitative impairment test for goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangibles, but U.S. standards allow an optional qualitative assessment before the quantitative test. This option is intended to reduce the complexity and costs of the quantitative test. We demonstrate that U.S. firms using this option have comparatively higher valuations and face higher expected costs for conducting quantitative tests. Using a difference-in-differences research design, we show that firms using this option have a marginally higher incidence of impairments, suggesting that the qualitative assessment does not systematically allow companies to avoid write-downs. Moreover, we do not find clear evidence that using this option decreases the timeliness of impairments or increases monitoring costs for auditors, regulators, and investors. Our study provides evidence about the consequences of a revised impairment approach and speaks to the broader issue of allowing unconditional options and qualitative judgments in financial reporting.

Data Availability: Data are available from public sources identified in the text. Hand-collected data are available upon request.

JEL Classifications: M41; M42; M48.
Influence of genotype and perioral musculature on maxillary and mandibular development
Authors: Hansen Sarah E. , Petrone Joseph F. A. , Burnheimer John M. , Vieira Alexandre R.
Published: May 2022

Objectives

To determine whether there is an association between skeletal jaw position and perioral musculature, and if genotypes can predict skeletal growth.

Materials and Methods

A prospective study on 42 patients over 1 year was performed. The study included 22 females and 20 males with and average age of 28.5 years. Lip strength was compared to radiographic cephalometric measurements. Allelic and genotypic frequencies from polymorphisms rs678397 and rs1815739 in ACTN3 and rs10850110 in MYO1H were compared to each variable. Chi–square and Fisher exact tests were used to determine if differences were statistically significant (alpha = 0.05).

Results

The data showed significant differences between rs678397 genotype and allele frequencies and SNA angle (P = .01; P = .003, respectively); between rs1815739 allele frequency and SNA angle (P = .01); between rs678397 allele frequency and ANB angle (P = .049); between rs678397 genotype and allele frequencies and lip strength in females (P = .045; P = .02); and between rs678397 allele frequency and overall lip strength (P = .049), after mean strength values used as cut off being customized by sex.

Conclusions

Polymorphisms in ACTN3 are associated with weak lips and larger SNA and ANB angles.
Microstructure, Hardness and Thermal Properties of Al4.5Cu/TiO2 Composites Produced by Mechanical Alloying
Authors: OKUMUŞ Mustafa , KAYA Esma , GÖGEBAKAN Musa
Published: May 2022

Al4.5Cu/TiO2 composites were fabricated from their elemental powders by the mechanical alloying method. Microstructural and thermal properties of the composites were investigated by a combination of differential thermal analysis (DTA), scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray detection (SEM-EDX), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Microstructural evolutions, phase transformations, and crystallite size changes were investigated depending on the milling time. XRD and SEM results showed that there were a more homogeneous structure and shrinkage in grain size due to the increased milling time. The DTA results showed an endothermic peak of around 650 oC which indicates the melting temperature of Al. Besides, the mechanical properties of the pressed and sintered composites were investigated by Vickers micro-hardness testing. The results showed that microhardness values significantly increased as milling time increased from 5h to 10h. The maximum microhardness value of 173±10 HV was obtained for Al4.5Cu with 20 wt% TiO2 composite after milling for 10h.