bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The perspective of deaf patients on health care
Authors: Rezende Regiane Ferreira , Guerra Leonor Bezerra , Carvalho Sirley Alves da Silva
Published: April 2021

ABSTRACT Purpose: to learn the deaf people’s perspective on the improvements needed in this population’s health care. Methods: an observational, cross-sectional study conducted with 124 deaf people who answered a semi-structured questionnaire to characterize the sample (age, sex, and means of communication) and collect answers to the open question: “Do you have any suggestion to improve the health care for the deaf?” - which was answered either in writing or in the Brazilian Sign Language (Libras). A descriptive analysis was conducted to characterize the sample, as well as a quantitative and qualitative content analysis (thematic-categorical), to identify categories and occurrence frequency of the content in the answers to the open question. Results: the sample’s mean age was 44 years (standard deviation 15, minimum 18, and maximum 70 years), 65% were women, and 78% used Libras to communicate. Most of the participants (83%) answered the open question in writing. Six theme categories were identified: 1) Needed improvements; 2) Communication barriers); 3) Health promotion; 4) Autonomy; 5) Achievements; and 6) Law. Conclusion: the results reveal a need for improvements in the health care of deaf people. The perspective of the studied deaf population is based on their desire to gain autonomy, overcome communication barriers, and have access to information, aiming at health promotion.
Crianças e Mídias Digitais: um diálogo com pesquisadores
Authors: Loureiro Carla Cristiane , Marchi Rita de Cássia
Published: April 2021

Resumo: O artigo debate a relação das crianças com as mídias digitais, propondo uma visão não alocada no modo determinista e polarizado no qual esta discussão vem sendo realizada. O problema é apresentado de ângulo não usual na literatura brasileira, deslocando o olhar dos riscos para aquilo que as crianças, efetivamente, fazem com as mídias. Estão em diálogo a literatura, trechos de entrevista com a pesquisadora Dra. Cristina Ponte (coordenadora da equipe portuguesa do EU Kids Online), e dados quantitativos e qualitativos sobre o fenômeno. Como resultado, surge a importância de pesquisas feitas com as próprias crianças na construção e interpretação dos dados sobre suas relações com as mídias digitais em diferentes e desiguais contextos sociais e culturais.
Multidisciplinary treatment for patients with chronic kidney disease in pre-dialysis minimizes costs: a four-year retrospective cohort analysis
Authors: Moraes Júnior Celso Souza de , Fernandes Natália Maria da Silva , Colugnati Fernando Antônio Basile
Published: April 2021

Abstract Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and clinical studies show that this progression can be slowed. The objective of this study was to estimate the costs to Brazil’s public health system (SUS) throughout the course of CKD in the pre-dialysis stage compared to the costs to the SUS of dialysis treatment (DT). Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted to analyze clinical and laboratory variables; the outcome analyzed was need for DT. To assess cost, a microcosting survey was conducted according to the Methodological Guidelines for Economic Evaluations in Healthcare and the National Program for Cost Management, both recommended by the Brazilian Ministry of Health for economic studies. Results: A total of 5,689 patients were followed between 2011 and 2014, and 537 met the inclusion criteria. Average costs increased substantially as the disease progressed. The average cost incurred in stage G1 in Brazilian reals was R$ 7,110.78, (US$1,832.06) and in stage G5, it was R$ 26,814.08 (US$6,908.53), accumulated over the four years. Conclusion: A pre-dialysis care program may reduce by R$ 33,023.12 ± 1,676.80 (US$ 8,508.26 ± 432.02) the average cost for each year of DT avoided, which is sufficient to cover the program’s operation, minimizing cost. These results signal to public health policy makers the real possibility of achieving significant cost reduction in the medium term for CKD care (4 years), to a program that disbursed R$ 24 billion (US$ 6.8 billion) for DT in Brazil between 2009 and 2018.
INTOLERÂNCIA RELIGIOSA NO ESTADO DE MINAS GERAIS: CONSIDERAÇÕES A PARTIR DE UMA PESQUISA COM BOLETINS DE OCORRÊNCIA
Authors: Nicácio Camila Silva
Published: April 2021

Resumo Este artigo se situa na interseção dos campos disciplinares do direito e das ciências sociais e sonda o tratamento institucional da intolerância religiosa no Brasil, particularmente no estado de Minas Gerais. Trata-se de pesquisa empírica que privilegia a análise qualitativa e quantitativa de dados primários, retirados de boletins de ocorrência registrados entre 2016 e 2018, e recorre, principalmente, aos procedimentos da coleta de dados e análise de conteúdo. O trabalho restitui os principais resultados de uma pesquisa de pós-doutorado que visou, inicialmente, identificar o modo pelo qual se dá a tradução das demandas baseadas em intolerância religiosa do código social para o código especializado do direito. Objetivo acrescido no processo de investigação foi o de analisar a possibilidade de emergência da intolerância religiosa como um problema público, nos termos desenvolvidos por Daniel Cefaï, em face do tratamento que lhe é dispensado pelas instituições de segurança pública. Os resultados apontam para dificuldades na referida tradução, suscetíveis de inviabilizar a emergência da intolerância religiosa como um problema público, bem como para a oportunidade de reflexão acerca de outras tecnologias sociais, não jurídicas, para abordar a questão da intolerância.
Referral and counter-referral for the integrality of care in the Health Care Network
Authors: Oliveira Cleise Cristine Ribeiro Borges , Silva Elaine Andrade Leal , Souza Mariluce Karla Bomfim de
Published: April 2021

Abstract The objective was to analyze the functioning of the referral and counter-referral system for integral care in the Healthcare Network. Qualitative study performed through interviews with 66 participants - managers, workers and users of a town of the state of Bahia, Brazil, and upon approval by the Ethics Committee, opinion number nº 334.737. The material was analyzed using the Content Analysis proposed by Bardin, finished in 2014. Various conceptions of referral and counter-referral were identified, as follows: referral of users, user’s broader view; non-fragmented care; and integral care. For the users, the difficulties and facilities in the flows are concentrated in the Regulation and Scheduling Center and Family Health Units. It is concluded that, to enable the establishment of the network in an integral way, it is necessary to identify important strategies provided by the Unified Health System (SUS) and strengthen these strategies, as well as to identify any drawbacks to remedy them.
Monitoring the implementation of a Municipal Policy on Complementary and Integrative Practices: the main challenges
Authors: Ignatti Carmencita , Nakamura Eunice
Published: April 2021

Abstract This paper is an excerpt of an ethnographic study conducted within a doctoral program in a Complementary and Integrative Practices referral unit located in Peruíbe-SP, Brazil. It presents an analysis of the implementation of a Municipal Policy on Complementary and Integrative Practices (MPCIP), including participant observation of meetings held with workers and managers, field diaries, documents from the Brazilian Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization, legislation, and reports of those involved. The analysis was based on hermeneutic interpretation (GEERTZ, 1989), and the main challenges faced during the process are presented. Even though the format of the MPCIP in Peruíbe meets national and international requirements, it only warranted legal-institutional aspects. Despite advancements in policy development, there remain political and operational challenges to its implementation and expansion, which shall be overcome to fully implement Complementary and Integrative Practices in the city’s health service.
Anesthetic considerations of Joubert syndrome in patients with mitochondrial disease - A case report -
Authors: Kim Jeong Yeon , Jeong Koun , Han Ki Seob , Park Ji Eun , Kim Mun Gyu , Jun Mi Roung
Published: April 2021

BackgroundJoubert syndrome and mitochondrial disease are rare congenital diseases in which a wide range of symptoms affects multiple organs. Patients with these diseases present characteristic symptoms related to the musculoskeletal, respiratory, and neurological systems, which make it difficult for anesthesiologists to manage the patient’s airway and choose appropriate anesthetic drugs. Case A 13-year-old male patient with Joubert syndrome and mitochondrial disease underwent elective surgery to insert a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis catheter. Anesthesia was induced and maintained with propofol, remifentanil, and rocuronium. An I-gel was inserted to secure the airway; however, the fitting did not work properly, so the patient was intubated. The operation was completed without any major problems, and the intubated patient was transferred to the intensive care unit. ConclusionsAnesthesiologists should determine the method of anesthesia and prepare for unintended complications based on a full understanding of these congenital diseases.
Hipersonik Füzeler ve Stratejik İstikrar: Rusya-ABD İlişkileri Üzerine Bir İnceleme
Authors: ALIM Eray
Published: April 2021

Hız ve yüksek manevra yeteneği gibi özellikleriyle hipersonik füzeler, devletler arasındaki askerî güç dengesini önemli şekilde etkileyebilecek silahlardır. Savunma ve güvenlik eksenli olarak öngörülemezlik riskini arttırmalarından dolayı hipersonik füzelerin stratejik sonuçlar doğurması azımsanmaması gereken bir ihtimaldir. Bu silahların özellikle büyük güçlerin envanterine girmeye başlaması, hipersonik füzelerin askerî güç dengesi üzerindeki olası etkilerine dair bir projeksiyon yapmayı gerekli kılmaktadır. Bu tespitten hareketle bu çalışma, Rusya ve Amerika Birleşik Devletleri (ABD) arasındaki stratejik denge üzerinde hipersonik füzelerin olası etkilerini incelemektedir. Bu iki ülke arasındaki ilişkiye odaklanmanın iki temel nedeni vardır. İlk olarak, yöntemsel bir açıdan bakıldığında, hipersonik füzelerin etkisini ölçmek için, bu silahların konvansiyonel veya nükleer başlık taşımaları durumunda nasıl etkiler yaratabileceğinin cevapları gereklidir. Bunun için, iki farklı vaka incelemesine ihtiyaç vardır. Rusya nükleer, ABD ise konvansiyonel vuruş kapasitesini geliştirmek için hipersonik füzelere yatırım yaptığı için, bu iki ülkenin birbirleriyle olan rekabetinde bu silahların kullanım amaçlarına bakılarak önemli ampirik çıkarsamalara ulaşılabilecektir. İkinci olarak, “büyük güç rekabeti” bağlamında tematik bir açıdan bakıldığında, hipersonik füzelerin Rusya-ABD ilişkilerine dönük olası etkileri incelenerek, uluslararası güvenlik üzerinde bu silahların ne gibi yansımalarının olabileceğine dair bir bakış açısı sunulabilecektir.
The Children's Bill of Mauritius: A critical assessment of key aspects
Authors: Mahadew Roopanand
Published: April 2021

This article critically assesses the Children's Bill that has been presented as a law that will revolutionise the sphere of children's rights in Mauritius. It is set to replace the Child Protection Act which was way below the required international standard for children's rights. Essential aspects of the Bill are reviewed by using as barometers the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. Some of the aspects explored are the principle of the best interests of the child, the protection of the child, the child as a juvenile offender and the Children's Court. The article also compares the Bill to the previous Child Protection Act to evaluate the efficacy of the changes brought about by the Bill.
Comparative overview of the constitutional framework for controlling the exercise of emergency powers in Africa
Authors: Fombad Charles Manga , Abdulrauf Lukman Adebisi
Published: April 2021

The need to act swiftly in times ofemergency gives governments a reason to exercise emergency powers. This is a legally valid and accepted practice in modern democracies. Post-independence African constitutions contained provisions that sought to regulate states of emergency, placing the emphasis on who could make such declarations and what measures could be taken, but paid scant attention to the safeguards that were needed to ensure that the enormous powers that governments were allowed to accrue and exercise in dealing with emergencies were not abused. As a result, these broad powers were regularly used to abuse fundamental human rights and suppress opponents of the government. In the post-1990 wave of constitutional reforms in Africa, some attempts were made to introduce safeguards against the misuse of emergency powers. This article undertakes a comparative assessment of the extent to which these reforms have reduced the risk that the exercise of emergency powers poses to human rights and progress towards constitutionalism and respect for the rule of law, especially in times of global pandemics such as COVID-19. Indeed, the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the weaknesses of the constitutional reforms designed to check against the abuse of emergency powers. In most African countries, governments in dealing with the virus decided to act within the legislative framework, which subjects them to few checks rather than rely on the constitutional frameworks which in most cases provide for more elaborate checks. It is clear from the experiences of the past few months that most African constitutions never anticipated an emergency of such magnitude. The article concludes by arguing that one of the major lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic is that there is a need to review the constitutional and regulatory framework for the exercise of emergency powers to better prepare for future pandemics.
The 2017 military coup in Zimbabwe: Implications for human rights and the rule of law
Authors: Nyathi Mkhululi , Ncube Matshobana
Published: April 2021

November 2017 saw the Zimbabwean Defence Forces executing a military coup against Mr Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe's long-serving President. The military sought to justify the coup on the basis that there were divisions in the party in government - ZANU-PF - and that it was stepping in to protect what it called the gains of the liberation struggle. The military demanded, among other things, the reinstatement of those ZANU-PF party members who had been removed from their government and party positions. By brazenly involving itself in politics, let alone aligning itself with a political party, the military violated a number of constitutional provisions that prohibit the involvement of the security services in politics. Several individual freedoms and liberties, including the right to liberty, freedom of expression, freedom of movement and the right to security and freedom from torture, were violated during the coup. There are also allegations that there was loss of life directly linked to the coup. In effecting the coup, the military immobilised the police service and arrogated to itself the role of civilian policing, including the setting up of roadblocks on major roads and arresting and detaining those it identified as 'criminal elements'. The Zimbabwean Defence Forces have a long history of serious human rights violations, including politically-related torture and murder. They also stand accused of chronic involvement in politics, including the unleashing of violence during elections on behalf of ZANU-PF. Therefore, there is no hope that human rights protection and promotion will be on the agenda of the post-coup government - itself consisting of the main coup leaders and most of the ministers that served in the repressive Mugabe government. There is a need to establish mechanisms to ensure that those responsible for the coup and its attendant human rights violations and crimes are brought to account.
Constitutional rights and their limitations: A critical appraisal of the COVID-19 lockdown in South Africa
Authors: van Staden Martin
Published: April 2021

The purpose of the rule of law, entrenched as supreme in section 1(c) of the South African Constitution, is to guard against tyranny. If the rule of law is conceptualised as a meta-legal doctrine that is meant to permeate all law in the promotion of certainty, predictability and accessibility, in the interests of safeguarding constitutional rights, this makes sense. Yet, the COVID-19 pandemic has seen the reach of state power expand at the expense of these rights. South Africa's COVID-19 lockdown, and within at least its first five months carrying the endorsement of the courts, has made a mockery of the rule of law so conceived. This article considers the constitutionality of South Africa's COVID-19 lockdown against the backdrop of the constitutional rights limitation regime within the broader theoretical framework of constitutionalism and the rule of law. This analysis is conducted in the context of some early challenges brought against the lockdown in four High Court cases. The article concludes that the South African government, with the partial endorsement of the courts, has strayed beyond the bounds of the Constitution and engaged in unjustified violations of constitutional rights.
Globalisme en taal in die hoër onderwys: Redes vir die keuse van Engels as onderrigtaal
Authors: Bornman E , Janse van Vuuren H , Pauw J , Potgieter P
Published: April 2021

Die gebruik van Afrikaans as onderrigtaal aan Suid-Afrikaanse universiteite is reeds vir 'n geruime tyd in die spervuur. Die verengelsing van hoër onderwys is egter 'n wêreldwye tendens wat verband hou met globalisme en die (her)internasionalisering van die universiteitswese. Die kern van hierdie studie bestaan uit 'n inhoudsontleding van response van Afrikaansspre-kende studente aan die Universiteit van Suid-Afrika op die vraag waarom hulle Engels as studietaal gekies het. Ten tyde van die ondersoek was 'n aantal modules by die Universiteit in Afrikaans beskikbaar. Dat talle Afrikaanssprekende studente Engels as onderrigtaal verkies, word dikwels as regverdiging gebruik vir die voorstel om Afrikaans as onderrigtaal af te skaf. Betreklik min navorsing oor die redes vir hierdie verskynsel is gedoen. Die feit dat handboeke oorwegend Engels is, was een van die belangrikste redes waarom Afrikaanssprekende studente in Engels studeer het. Voorts was daar onduidelikheid oor die opsie om in Afrikaans te studeer. Afgesien hiervan is 'n aantal wanopvattings oor die universaliteit van die Engelse taal en persepsies dat Afrikaanse vakterminologie lomp en/of onverstaanbaar is, waargeneem. Uiteindelik is dit die Afrikaanse taalgemeenskap se plig om jongmense daarvan te oortuig dat leer deur Afrikaans nie noodwendig 'n agterstand impliseer nie. Tersiêre onderrig in Afrikaans moet bevorder word deur handboeke in Afrikaans beskikbaar te stel en terminologie te standaardiseer. Studente wat verkies het om in Engels te studeer, was verder opvallend minder verbind tot nie net hul eie taal- en kultuurgroep nie, maar ook tot Suid-Afrika.
Die verplasing van studente se kleinhandelbesteding in gasheerstede weens Covid-19: 'n Gevallestudie
Authors: Dyason D , Kleynhans E
Published: April 2021

Die ekonomiese waarde van studente se besteding in die dorpe en stede waar hul universiteite geleë is, word in hierdie studie, in die lig van die COVID-19-pandemie, ondersoek. Die studie is uniek deurdat dit 'n universiteitskampus in 'n landelike omgewing as gevallestudie bestudeer. Die tendens is dat studentegetalle, afkomstig van buite die grense van die plaaslike ekonomie, deurentyd styg. Dit het 'n positiewe impak op die ekonomiese aktiwiteite van die gasheerstad en bevoordeel ondernemings as gevolg van studente se bestedingspatrone. Besteding deur voltydse kontakstudente is besonder voordelig vir die kleinhandelsektor in die gasheerstad. Owerheidsinperkings op beweging wat ingestel is om die verspreiding van die koronavirus te verhoed, het hierdie besteding tydelik beëindig en die plaaslike ekonomie nadelig beïnvloed. Die beperkings op die beweging van studente lei tot die verplasing van studentebesteding, weg vanaf die gasheerstad, met 'n kosteverlies vir die kleinhandelsektor van gemiddeld nagenoeg R2 miljoen per dag. Die lengte van die inperking op die normale werking van die universiteit kan dus oor die langer termyn 'n wesentlike effek op die plaaslike kleinhandelmark van die gasheerstad hê, met verlore werksgeleenthede en die sluit van besighede as 'n realiteit. Die onderskeie tipes bestedingsverplasings wat in die literatuur met rampe geassosieer word, word uitgelig. Die resultate is nie net van toepassing gedurende die viruspandemie nie, maar toon ook aan wat die negatiewe permanente langtermynimpak op die plaaslike ekonomie kan wees, indien universiteitsbesture die strategiese besluit sou neem om kontakonderrig permanent met aanlyn onderrig te vervang.
Polynomial matrix decomposition for the synthesis of non-square control systems
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation, Voevoda Alexander , Filiushov Vladislav ,   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation
Published: April 2021

The application of advanced synthesis methods is due to the increasing complexity of control objects. Relatively simple objects are represented as a single-channel system or as a combination of such systems and are calculated separately. More complex systems must be viewed as multi-input and multi-output systems. There are several approaches to this. Within the framework of this paper we will consider the synthesis of a system presented in the form of a polynomial matrix decomposition. It allows us to write a closed loop system in such a way that, by analogy with single-channel systems, it is possible to single out the "numerator" and "denominator" not only of the object and the controller, but of the entire system. For multichannel objects, they will be written in a matrix form allowing you to select the characteristic matrix whose determinant is the characteristic polynomial. In this paper, an emphasis is placed on the derivation of four variants of the polynomial matrix description (PMD) of a closed system. Such a variety of representation of a closed-loop system follows from the equivalent writing of the transfer matrix in the form of left and right PMD of an object or controller. Of the four options for recording the system, two options – left and right – for the characteristic matrix are distinguished. When they are reduced to a diagonal form, the elements on the main diagonal contain the poles of a closed system along the corresponding channel. From the example given at the end of the paper, it can be seen that it is more convenient to use the left characteristic matrix because it has a lower dimension for a non-square object (the number of input and output quantities is not equal), with the number of input actions exceeding the number of output quantities, The right characteristic matrix can also be used to synthesize such a control object, but the resulting solution is more complicated and not obvious. The situation is reversed if we consider an object with fewer inputs than outputs. In this case, the right characteristic matrix will be smaller and more suitable for synthesis. It follows from this that the procedure for synthesizing a control system for non-square objects differs depending on the number of inputs and outputs.
Integrated profiling identifies ITGB3BP as prognostic biomarker for hepatocellular carcinoma
Authors: Liang Qiuli , Tan Chao , Xiao Feifei , Yin Fuqiang , Liu Meiliang , Lei Lei , Wu Liuyu , Yang Yu , Tan Hui Juan Jennifer , Liu Shun , Zeng Xiaoyun
Published: April 2021

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a highly malignant tumor. In this study, we sought to identify a novel biomarker for HCC by analyzing transcriptome and clinical data. The R software was used to analyze the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in the datasets GSE74656 and GSE84598 downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus database, followed by a functional annotation. A total of 138 shared DEGs were screened from two datasets. They were mainly enriched in the “Metabolic pathways” pathway (Padj=8.21E-08) and involved in the carboxylic acid metabolic process (Padj=0.0004). The top 10 hub genes were found by protein-protein interaction analysis and were up-regulated in HCC tissues compared to normal tissues in The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. Survival analysis distinguished 8 hub genes CENPE, SPDL1, HMMR, RACGAP1, TRIP13, CKAP2, CKAP5, and ITGB3BP were considered as prognostic hub genes. Multivariate cox regression analysis indicated that all the prognostic hub genes were independent prognostic factors for HCC. Furthermore, the receiver operating characteristic curve revealed that the 8-hub genes model had better prediction performance for overall survival compared to the T stage (p=0.008) and significantly improved the prediction value of the T stage (p=0.002). The Human Protein Atlas showed that the protein expression of ITGB3BP was up-regulated in HCC, so the expression of ITGB3BP was further verified in our cohort. The results showed that ITGB3BP was up-regulated in HCC tissues and was significantly associated with lymph node metastasis.
New compounds Li3Ba2Bi3(XO4)8 (X = Mo, W): synthesis and properties
Authors: Spiridonova Tatiyana S. , Savina Aleksandra A. , Kadyrova Yulia M. , Belykh Elena P. , Khaikina Elena G.
Published: April 2021

New compounds Li3Ba2Bi3(XO4)8(Х = Mo, W) were obtained by the ceramic technology. Those are the first representatives of the ternary molybdates and tungstates Li3Ba2Bi3(XO4)8 family, which contain different from the rare earth elements trivalent metal. The sequence of chemical transformations occurring during the Li3Ba2Bi3(WO4)8 formation has been established. The primary characterization of the obtained phases was carried out and their ion-conducting properties were studied. The synthesized compounds are shown to melt incongruently, isostructural to the lanthanide-containing analogues (structural type of BaNd2(MoO4)4, sp. gr. C2/c) and crystallize in the monoclinic crystal system with unit cell parameters а = 5.2798(1), b = 12.8976(4), c = 19.2272(5) Å, β = 90.978(2)° (Х = Mo), а = 5.2733(2), b = 12.9032(4), c = 19.2650(6) Å, β = 91.512(3)° (Х = W). Li3Ba2Bi3(XO4)8 are found to undergo the diffuse first-order phase transitions at 441°C (molybdate) and 527°C (tungstate), after that their conductivity reaches values of 10–3–10–4 S/cm.
The Impact of R&D Expenditure upon the Efficiency of M&A Deals with Hi-Tech Companies
Authors: Ochirova Elena , Dranev Yury
Published: April 2021

The motives behind merger and acquisitions (M&A) are often linked with the opportunities to obtain knowledge and technologies in order to enhance the competitive advantages of companies. In particular, the acquisition of digital technologies through mergers and acquisitions with ICT companies is especially relevant. However, the efficiency of such deals is often low and calls into question the implementation of digitalization strategies of companies. In this study we employ an approach for assessing the efficiency of M&A deals with ICT companies by using the DEA method. Applying regression analysis, it was found that the high level of research and development expenses of acquirers can negatively impact the efficiency of the M&A deals with ICT companies.
Early Career Researchers between Predatory Publishing and Academic Excellence: The Views and Behaviours of the Millennials
Authors:   CIBER Research Ltd, Nicholas David , Herman Eti ,   CIBER Research Ltd, Watkinson Anthony ,   CIBER Research Ltd, Xu Jie ,   Wuhan University, Abrizah Abdullah ,   University of Malaya, Rodríguez-Bravo Blanca ,   Universidad de León, Boukacem-Zeghmouri Cherifa ,   Université de Lyon, Polezhaeva Tatiana ,   Tomsk State University, Świgon Marzena ,   Uniwersytet Warminsko-Mazurski
Published: April 2021

The paper draws on evidence of predatory publishing obtained from the 4 year-long Harbingers research study of the changing scholarly communication attitudes and behaviour of early career researchers (ECRs). The project featured longitudinal interviews for its first 3 years with 116 ECRs researching science and social sciences who came from China, France, Malaysia, Poland, Spain, UK and USA. The interview data provided the building blocks for a questionnaire survey in the 4th year, which obtained 1600 responses from a global audience, which included arts and humanities ECRs and those from Russia. These studies investigated predatory publishing as part of general questioning about scholarly communications, in other words, in context. The main finding from the interview study were: 1) ECRs generally do not publish in predatory journals; 2) they only allude to them lightly and mainly in the context of open access publishing; 3) they no longer acquaint all open access publishing with predatory journals. The questionnaire found that, as in the case of the interviews, complaints that open access is low quality publishing are diminishing, however, this positivity has been partly offset by increased concerns about the dangers of predatory journals.
The Impact of the Coronacrisis on KIBS Sector
Authors:   University of Manchester, Miles Ian ,   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Belousova Veronika ,   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Chichkanov Nikolay ,   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Krayushkina Zhaklin
Published: April 2021

Knowledge-Intensive Business Services (KIBS) are problem-solvers for other organizations. The coronacrisis affects KIBS directly, but also means that their clients are confronting new problems. How are KIBS addressing these two sets of challenges? This paper draws on material available in the trade and industry press, on official reports and statistics, and the early academic studies addressing these themes. We find that KIBS have been active (alongside other organizations) in providing a substantial range of services aimed at helping their clients (and others) deal with various contingencies thrown up by the crisis. Not least among these is the need to conform to shifting regulatory frameworks, and requirements for longer-term resilience. KIBS themselves have had to adapt their working practices considerably, to reduce face-to-face interaction with clients and within teams collaborating on projects. Adaptation is easier for those whose tasks that are relatively standardized and codified, and it remains to be seen how far a shift to such activities - and away from the traditional office-based venues of activity - is retained as firms recover from the crisis. KIBS are liable to play an important role in this recovery from the crisis, and policymakers can mobilize their services. Some KIBS are liable to be critical for rendering economies more resilient in the face of future pandemics and we argue that these firms are also important for confronting the mounting climate crisis.
Macro Study of Global Electric Vehicle Expansion
Authors:   Kangwon National University, Dhakal Thakur , Min Kyoung-Soon ,   Kangwon National University
Published: April 2021

This study analyzes the diffusion of battery electric vehicles (BEV) in the world and evaluates the vehicle charging stations based on the European Union (EU) scenario. Initially, the global BEV sales data from 2005 to 2018 are fitted with the two most frequently used econometric logistics and Bass diffusion models. Further, the study identifies the different stage adopters, forecasts the consumption of BEVs, and examines the velocity and acceleration of BEV diffusion. Finally, future charging stations are examined to meet the BEV sales demand. Results suggest that the adoption of BEVs demonstrates a better fit on the Bass model where the global BEV market is estimated to grow from 5,3 millions in 2019 to near 40 millions units by 2030, and with the reference of the EU countries’ adoption scenario, the global charging stations will be increased from near 2 millions in 2019 to near 10 millions units by 2030.
Genotyping of polymorphisms rs1801133 in MTHFR, rs1051266 in SLC19A1 and rs1805087 in MTR v1
Authors: Soares de Lima Nayane , Christine Pincela da Costa Caroline , Morais Azevedo Rômulo , Adamski S Reis Angela , da Silva Santos Rodrigo
Published: April 2021

The metabolic cycle of folate, also known as one-carbon metabolism, is a set of interconnected pathways that provide methyl groups for essential metabolic functions in the body. This cycle is responsible for crucial reactions in intracellular homeostasis such as methylation of biomolecules as well as synthesis of nucleic acids and amino acids. It is also important in regulating the levels of folate, homocysteine (Hcy) and methionine within cells. The MTHFR, SLC19A1, MTR genes are responsible for intracellular regulation and plasma transport of folate and for remethylation of Hcy in methionine, respectively. The presence of polymorphisms in these genes can cause a reduction in serum folate levels as well as raise plasma levels of Hcy, inducing a neurotoxic picture, Hyperhomocysteinaemia, which is a contributing factor to the development of neurodegenerative diseases. Thus, this protocol provides a standardization of the genotyping of polymorphisms rs1801133 in MTHFR, rs1051266 in SLC19A1 and rs1805087 in MTR through the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) followed by the restriction fragment length polymorphism technique (PCR-RFLP). The PCR-RFLP technique is widely used for genotyping as it is a simple, low cost and high reproducibility procedure facilitating the analysis of genetic association of several polymorphisms with a variety of diseases.
The Danger Close to Home: Foreign body aspiration in the children, prevention, diagnosis and treatment evaluation
Authors: KARAKAYA Ali Erdal , GÜLER Ahmet Gökhan , DOĞAN Ahmet Burak , ALTINTAŞ URAL Dilan , ARSLAN Serkan
Published: April 2021

Background and Aims: Foreign body aspiration (FBA) is frequently seen in children, and progresses with symptoms related to airway obstruction, leading to serious complications. The aim of this study was to discuss the diagnosis and treatment principles of patients who underwent bronchoscopy for suspected foreign body aspiration (FBA), and to emphasize its preventability.
Method: A retrospective review was made of the records of patients who underwent bronchoscopy for evaluation of FBA in the Pediatric Surgery Clinics of two hospitals where the authors work from January 2017 to February 2020. Age, gender, history of FBA, clinical symptoms, chest radiography findings, bronchoscopy findings, complications, and outcome were recorded for each patient. A history of FBA, physical examination findings, and radiological study results were analyzed statistically to determine the most accurate diagnostic tool to differentiate cases with and without FBA.
Results: Bronchoscopy was performed in 102 patients with suspected FBA. A foreign body was detected in 51% (52/102) of the patients. No statistically significant difference was determined in respect of age and gender (p>0.005). There was a statistically significant difference in respect of history and time of presentation, but no difference in terms of physical examination and radiological findings. Of the foreign bodies aspirated, 87% were nuts. No life-threatening complications occurred in any patient due to bronchoscopy.
Conclusion: Nuts are the most frequently aspirated foreign bodies in childhood. History, physical examination, and radiological findings may not be available for all patients. Preventive measures are important as FBA can lead to fatal consequences. Careful evaluation of the patient is necessary to reduce the negative bronchoscopy rate.
Birleşmiş Milletlerin Sosyal Koruma İdeolojisi: Genel Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: SAMANLI Ruhal , SARIİPEK Doğa Başar , YILMAZ Tuncay
Published: April 2021

Geçmişten günümüze yaşam koşullarındaki değişim ve dönüşümler, yeni riskleri de gündeme getirmektedir. Her dönemin kendine özgü yapısı ile ilişkili ekonomik, sosyal ve siyasal riskler, sosyal koruma anlayışında da değişikliklere neden olmaktadır. Uluslararası sosyal koruma anlayışının çerçevesini çizen uluslararası söylem ve uygulamalar dönemin şartları altında oluşan düşüncelerin etkisi altında şekillenmektedir. Bu çerçevede uluslararası platformda güçlü ve etkili bir sosyal koruma aktörü olan Birleşmiş Milletlerin Sosyal Koruma anlayışının da değiştiği söylenebilir. Birleşmiş Milletlerin sosyal koruma politikalarının oluşum ve gelişimi teorik ve felsefi bir zeminden bağımsız düşünülemez. Bu bağlamda bu çalışmada, Birleşmiş Milletler (BM) sosyal koruma ideolojisinin genel bir değerlendirilmesi yapılarak BM belgelerinde yer alan sosyal koruma vurgusu, geçirdiği aşamalar ve ideolojik değişimler üzerinde durulacaktır. Sonuç olarak bu değerlendirmeler ışığında; BM sosyal koruma ideolojisinin, insanı odağına alarak temel insan haklarını muhafaza etme anlayışından taviz vermeden, bireysel ve toplumsal ihtiyaçları göz önünde tutarak değişen sosyo-ekonomik koşullara uyum sağlamak için gereken esnekliği de gösterdiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Nanocrystalline based Mitigation Technique for Very Fast Transient over Voltages in Gas Insulated Substations
Authors: Et. al. R.Durga Rao,
Published: April 2021

: in gas insulated substations, issue of very fast transient over voltages is very familiar problem because of its effects on live ultra-high voltage equipment. During switching events of disconnectors and circuit breakers prestrikes and restrikes occur due to which voltage transients propagate through gas insulated switchgear. Reflection retraction of these transients increases voltage magnitude and generates very high frequency oscillations. Mitigation or suppression of these voltage transients is important to protect equipment and their dielectric strength and insulation. Due to very high frequency stress, they wield on the apparatus and their magnitude (up to 3.5pu), they create an important problem in the design of ultra-high voltage Gas Insulated Substations. In this paper nanocrystalline based mitigation technique for VFTOs is presented. Nanocrystalline rings can be placed around inner conductor of GIS switchgear. This method of mitigation technique is investigated with four ultra-high voltage substations simulation test setup. Simulation results are presented in MATLAB/SIMULINK
Monitoring and Securing the Healthcare Data Harnessing IOT and Blockchain Technology
Authors: Et. al. P.Hemalatha ,
Published: April 2021

Blockchain and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are used in many domains, predominantly for electronic-healthcare. Here, IoT devices has the ability to provide real-time sensor data from patients to get processed and analyzed. As a single point of failure, mistrust, data manipulation and tampering, and privacy avoidance may all occur as a result of such a method. Through offering shared computing and storage for IoT data, blockchain can help solve such issues.Maintaining and sharing Medical data is necessary here.If there occurs loss of confidence means it threatens the medical data and loss of integrity creates impact on the life of patient. So, the first objective is to protect the medical records. Also, a central server to the records will pretend the hackers to attack and continuous fetching is difficult.Therefore, combining Blockchain and IoT will be a threat breaker for computerized medical records.
Rectifilter for electric arc plasma plant
Authors: Et. al. Evseev Alexei Mikhailovich,
Published: April 2021

This article presents the results of the development and research of a new type of AC-DC converter - a filter-rectifier (or rectifilter). The object of application of the proposed device is an industrial plant of electric arc plasma processing, the operation of which requires maintaining a constant value of the arc current and is accompanied by a high level of harmonic distortion and consumed reactive energy. From the point of view of the reactive power compensation and harmonic filtering strategy, the rectifilter can be attributed to active electric power filters and FACTS, however, from the position of the main function performed, it is a direct current source, an AC to DC converter, an active rectifier. This work describes in detail the principles of operation of the control system and the hardware architecture of the device. Mathematical modeling of the rectifilter and analysis of the graphs of the consumed alternating current, rectified current, analysis of the harmonic composition and power factor in comparison with the thyristor rectifier of an electric arc plasmatron were carried out.
Optimizing MANETs Network Lifetime Using a Proactive Clustering Algorithm
Authors: Et. al. Alyaa Abdulmunem M. Al-Najjar,
Published: April 2021

In wireless sensor networks that consist of a number of power constrained sensor nodes, the foremost challenges are the limited energy and system lifetime. Therefore, designing efficient routing protocols, which prolong the network lifetime, is one of the most critical issues. This paper evaluated several clustering algorithms, namely: Highest Degree Clustering Algorithm (HDCA), and Lowest Identifier Clustering Algorithm (LIDCA) under three metrics: throughput, Packets Delivered Ratio Factor (PDR) and network lifetime. One of the most important challenges facing Mobile Ad hoc Networks is saving energy that led to a longer network lifetime, which is why we proposed a new clustering algorithm that is considered to be more efficient under network lifetime, and it compared to the clustering algorithms mentioned above. Our experiment occurrences showed that the proposed clustering algorithm supplied a relatively better network lifetime and a more efficient energy distribution for the nodes.
User Personas: Discovering Factors That Influence Genz’s Sedentary Lifestyle for the Development of a Mobile Exergame Design Model
Authors: Et.al Hasdina Lynn Hashim
Published: April 2021

The use of mobile devices for youths in tertiary education is found to be linked to sedentary behaviour. This paper attempts to create user personas on these youths and finding the factors that affect their sedentary lifestyles, which could assist the development of a mobile exergame design model. An online survey consisting of sociodemographic and IPAQ questionnaires was used to collect data on students in a public university. Three user personas were derived, which are based on their weekly physical activity levels: Low, Moderate, and High. It was found that income status, time management, daily smartphone usage, and fitness self-rating has a direct relationship with physical activity levels. The user personas share a common factor in that smartphone usage is essential to manage the youths’ daily activities regardless of their physical activities. The derived user personas would assist future mobile exergame design model development by concentrating on the influencing factors from the Low and Moderate physical activity level groups.
Islamic and Conventional Banks Stability during Global Financial Crisis: Evidence from Indonesia
Authors: Et.al NunungAiniRahmah
Published: April 2021

This study observes the stability of Islamic and conventional banks in Indonesia mainly during and post global financial crisisand their impact to the general financial stability.Bank stability measured by Z-scores, could be influenced by bank specifics, market concentration, and macroeconomic indicators.Pooled GLS regression analysis wereemployed to examine the Islamic and conventional banks stability. The sample size is 50 banks in Indonesia, consisting of 9 Islamic banks and 41 conventional banks between 2008 and 2017. The finding showed that the stability of the conventional bankslower than the Islamic bank. However,large Islamic banks are significantly less stable than the large conventional banks. Meanwhile, the small Islamic banks are significantly more stable than the small conventional banks. The finding of the study is expected to enhance the understanding of banks stability during and post global financial crisis in general, and within the context of Indonesia in particular.
Level of Understanding on Paying Zakat on Income among Islamic Education Teachers in Kedah
Authors: Et.al Muhamad Amar Mahmad
Published: April 2021

The Metro Daily report in 2017 shows that most of the teachers who are the among the biggest number of professionals in Malaysia, do not pay zakat on their income, especially in the state of Kedah, as there are Islamic education options claimed for certain reasons. Based on this problem, this study was conducted to see the extent of understanding of zakat on income among Islamic Education teachers in the state of Kedah in order to determine whether they truly understand the matter or otherwise.The design of this study is based on quantitative approach using survey method (questionnaire form) with a sample of 141 respondents consisting of Islamic Education teachers in Kedah as well as interviews with the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Dakwah and LZNK Collection Department. The results show that the level of understanding about zakat on income among Islamic education teachers where they understand about zakat on income but there are still a few of the respondents show a moderate and low level of understanding which means they have little or no understanding about zakat on income.
Video Mapping for Sea Turtle Preservation Education Campaign
Authors: Et.al Annisha Muhtadini Fajri
Published: April 2021

This study aims to produce video mapping design concept to educate the topic on sea turtle conservation for all levels of Indonesian societies, especially in the Jakarta Aquarium recreation facilities. Indonesia, a tropical country with variety of natural resources and habitat of the endangered sea turtles required a protection on their habitat by the government. There are 6 types of sea turtles spread across the vast 138 different waters in Indonesia. Efforts of preservation as part of the world's ecosystem need to be done by various parties. The Visual Communication Design, as a major whom proficient in the perceptive communication language has a big role in delivering the message and exploring media for public education about the importance of maintaining the balance of the turtle ecosystem. Video mapping or projection art, is a contemporary technique of delivering information through visual images using lighting and projection so as to produce optical illusions on the object being directed. Through visual communication design method, the result is a video mapping design concept to display a provoking animation meant to visualize the grueling condition and survivability of sea turtles in recent years and to gain awareness for preserving and protecting the natural environment. The video mapping design concept can be used for environmental issues learning materials for youth.
Developing Management Functions in Integrated Pesantren: A Case Study Islamic Boarding School
Authors: Et.al Indriyati Adawiyah
Published: April 2021

This study aims to describe the implementation of management functions of PondokPesantrenTahfizhPutri (PPTP) at one of the Islamic Boarding School in East Java Indonesia. The Education system integrated with the formal school. The subject of this study are 17 participants. The research method used a qualitative descriptive approach as guidance so that the research focus to describe research's form question or problem identification. Result of the research show that the planning function in its management has long-term planning in vision, mission, and objectives of the foundation. Besides, the organizing function related to the organizational structure.