bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Impact of Social Influence on the Intention to Use Physician Rating Websites: Moderated Mediation Analysis Using a Mixed Methods Approach
Authors: Guetz Bernhard , Bidmon Sonja
Published: November 2022

Background

Physician rating websites (PRWs) have become increasingly important in the cross-section between health and digitalization. Social influence plays a crucial role in human behavior in many domains of life, as can be demonstrated by the increase in high-profile influential individuals such as social media influencers (SMIs). Particularly in the health-specific environment, the opinion of family and friends has a significant influence on health-related decisions. However, so far, there has been little discussion about the role of social influence as an antecedent of behavioral intention to use PRWs.

Objective

On the basis of theories of social psychology and technology acceptance and theories from the economic perspective, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of social influence on the behavioral intention to use PRWs.

Methods

We conducted 2 studies by applying a mixed methods approach including a total of 712 participants from the Austrian population. The impact of social influence on the behavioral intention to use PRWs was investigated through linear regression and mediation and moderated mediation analysis using the PROCESS macro 4.0 in SPSS 27 (IBM Corp).

Results

The 2 studies show similar results. In study 1, an experiment, no direct effect of social influence on the behavioral intention to use PRWs could be detected. However, an indirect effect of social influence on the behavioral intention to use PRWs via credibility (b=0.572; P=.005) and performance expectancy (b=0.340; P<.001) could be confirmed. The results of study 2, a cross-sectional study, demonstrate that social influence seems to have a direct impact on the behavioral intention to use PRWs (b=0.410; P<.001). However, when calculating the proposed mediation model, it becomes clear that this impact may partly be explained through the 2 mediator variables—credibility (b=0.208; P<.001) and performance expectancy (b=0.312; P<.001). In contrast to the observed direct and indirect effect, neither demographic nor psychographic variables have a significant moderating impact on the influencing chain in study 2.

Conclusions

This study provides an indication that social influence has at least an indirect impact on the behavioral intention to use PRWs. It was observed that this impact is exerted through credibility and performance expectancy. According to the findings of both studies, social influence has the potential to boost the use of PRWs. As a result, these web-based networks might be a promising future interface between health care and digitalization, allowing health care practitioners to gain a beneficial external impact while also learning from feedback. Social influence nowadays is not just limited to friends and family but can also be exerted by SMIs in the domain of PRW use. Thus, from a marketing perspective, PRW providers could think of collaborating with SMIs, and our results could contribute to stimulating discussion in this vein.
Examining the Use of an Artificial Intelligence Model to Diagnose Influenza: Development and Validation Study
Authors: Okiyama Sho , Fukuda Memori , Sode Masashi , Takahashi Wataru , Ikeda Masahiro , Kato Hiroaki , Tsugawa Yusuke , Iwagami Masao
Published: November 2022

Background

The global burden of influenza is substantial. It is a major disease that causes annual epidemics and occasionally, pandemics. Given that influenza primarily infects the upper respiratory system, it may be possible to diagnose influenza infection by applying deep learning to pharyngeal images.

Objective

We aimed to develop a deep learning model to diagnose influenza infection using pharyngeal images and clinical information.

Methods

We recruited patients who visited clinics and hospitals because of influenza-like symptoms. In the training stage, we developed a diagnostic prediction artificial intelligence (AI) model based on deep learning to predict polymerase chain reaction (PCR)–confirmed influenza from pharyngeal images and clinical information. In the validation stage, we assessed the diagnostic performance of the AI model. In additional analysis, we compared the diagnostic performance of the AI model with that of 3 physicians and interpreted the AI model using importance heat maps.

Results

We enrolled a total of 7831 patients at 64 hospitals between November 1, 2019, and January 21, 2020, in the training stage and 659 patients (including 196 patients with PCR-confirmed influenza) at 11 hospitals between January 25, 2020, and March 13, 2020, in the validation stage. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve for the AI model was 0.90 (95% CI 0.87-0.93), and its sensitivity and specificity were 76% (70%-82%) and 88% (85%-91%), respectively, outperforming 3 physicians. In the importance heat maps, the AI model often focused on follicles on the posterior pharyngeal wall.

Conclusions

We developed the first AI model that can accurately diagnose influenza from pharyngeal images, which has the potential to help physicians to make a timely diagnosis.
Effect of Mobile Phone App–Based Interventions on Quality of Life and Psychological Symptoms Among Adult Cancer Survivors: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Authors: Qin Minghui , Chen Bo , Sun Shaohua , Liu Xiaodong
Published: November 2022

Background

Most patients with cancer experience psychological or physical distress, which can adversely affect their quality of life (QOL). Smartphone app interventions are increasingly being used to improve QOL and psychological outcomes in patients with cancer. However, there is insufficient evidence regarding the effect of this type of intervention, with conflicting results in the literature.

Objective

In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we investigated the effectiveness of mobile phone app interventions on QOL and psychological outcomes in adult patients with cancer, with a special focus on intervention duration, type of cancer, intervention theory, treatment strategy, and intervention delivery format.

Methods

We conducted a literature search of PubMed, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, Embase, Scopus, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and WanFang to identify studies involving apps that focused on cancer survivors and QOL or psychological symptoms published from inception to October 30, 2022. We selected only randomized controlled trials that met the inclusion criteria and performed systematic review and meta-analysis. The standardized mean difference (SMD) with a 95% CI was pooled when needed. Sensitivity and subgroup analyses were also conducted.

Results

In total, 30 randomized controlled trials with a total of 5353 participants were included in this meta-analysis. Compared with routine care, app interventions might improve QOL (SMD=0.39, 95% CI 0.27-0.51; P<.001); enhance self-efficacy (SMD=0.15, 95% CI 0.02-0.29; P=.03); and alleviate anxiety (SMD=−0.64, 95% CI −0.73 to −0.56; P<.001), depression (SMD=−0.33, 95% CI −0.58 to −0.08; P=.009), and distress (SMD=−0.34, 95% CI −0.61 to −0.08; P=.01). Short-term (duration of ≤3 months), physician-patient interaction (2-way communication using a smartphone app), and cognitive behavioral therapy interventions might be the most effective for improving QOL and alleviating adverse psychological effects.

Conclusions

Our study showed that interventions using mobile health apps might improve QOL and self-efficacy as well as alleviate anxiety, depression, and distress in adult cancer survivors. However, these results should be interpreted with caution because of the heterogeneity of the interventions and the study design. More rigorous trials are warranted to confirm the suitable duration and validate the different intervention theories as well as address methodological flaws in previous studies.

Trial Registration

PROSPERO CRD42022370599; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=370599
Considering Clinician Competencies for the Implementation of Artificial Intelligence–Based Tools in Health Care: Findings From a Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Garvey Kim V , Thomas Craig Kelly Jean , Russell Regina , Novak Laurie L , Moore Don , Miller Bonnie M
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND

The use of artificial intelligence (AI)–based tools in the care of individual patients and patient populations is rapidly expanding.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this paper is to systematically identify research on provider competencies needed for the use of AI in clinical settings.

METHODS

A scoping review was conducted to identify articles published between January 1, 2009, and May 1, 2020, from MEDLINE, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library databases, using search queries for terms related to health care professionals (eg, medical, nursing, and pharmacy) and their professional development in all phases of clinical education, AI-based tools in all settings of clinical practice, and professional education domains of competencies and performance. Limits were provided for English language, studies on humans with abstracts, and settings in the United States.

RESULTS

The searches identified 3476 records, of which 4 met the inclusion criteria. These studies described the use of AI in clinical practice and measured at least one aspect of clinician competence. While many studies measured the performance of the AI-based tool, only 4 measured clinician performance in terms of the knowledge, skills, or attitudes needed to understand and effectively use the new tools being tested. These 4 articles primarily focused on the ability of AI to enhance patient care and clinical decision-making by improving information flow and display, specifically for physicians.

CONCLUSIONS

While many research studies were identified that investigate the potential effectiveness of using AI technologies in health care, very few address specific competencies that are needed by clinicians to use them effectively. This highlights a critical gap.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Wellness Program for Latine Adults Who Smoke and Have Psychological Distress: Protocol for a Feasibility Study (Preprint)
Authors: Correa-Fernández Virmarie , Blalock Janice A , Piper Megan E , Canino Glorisa , Wetter David W
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND

Tobacco smoking is a major independent risk factor for chronic disease, and the prevalence of smoking among people with behavioral health disorders is 2-fold in comparison with the general population. Smoking rates remain high for various subgroups within the Latine community, the largest ethnic minority group in the United States. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a theoretically sound and clinically validated therapeutic approach for several behavioral health conditions with growing evidence of its effectiveness for smoking cessation. Unfortunately, the evidence of ACT effectiveness for smoking cessation among Latine individuals is scarce, and none of the existing studies have tested a culturally targeted intervention for this population.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to address the co-occurrence of smoking and mood-related challenges among Latine adults via the development and testing of a culturally tailored ACT-based wellness program: Project PRESENT.

METHODS

This study entails 2 phases. Phase 1 consists of the intervention development. Phase 2 entails the pilot testing of the behavioral intervention along with the administration of baseline and follow-up measures to 38 participants. Primary outcomes include feasibility of recruitment and retention, and treatment acceptability. Secondary outcomes are smoking status and depression and anxiety scores at end of treatment and 1-month follow-up.

RESULTS

This study received institutional review board approval. Phase 1 outputs were the health counselors’ treatment manual and participant guide. Recruitment was completed in 2021. Phase 2 outcomes will be determined after project implementation and data analyses are complete, which are expected by May 2023.

CONCLUSIONS

Findings from this study will determine the feasibility and acceptability of an ACT-based, culturally relevant intervention for Latine adults who smoke and have probable depression and/or anxiety. We expect feasibility of recruitment, retention and treatment acceptability, and reductions in smoking status, depression, and anxiety. If feasible and acceptable, the study will inform large-scale trials, which will ultimately contribute to narrowing the gap between research and clinical practice for the co-occurrence of smoking and psychological distress among Latine adults.

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

DERR1-10.2196/44146
Firearm Possession Rates in Home Countries and Firearm Suicide Rates Among US- and Foreign-Born Suicide Decedents in the United States: Analysis of Combined Data from the National Violent Death Reporting System and the Small Arms Survey (Preprint)
Authors: Song In Han , Lee Jin Hyuk , Shin Jee Soo
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND

Suicide by firearms is a serious public health issue in the United States. However, little research has been conducted on the relationship between cultural backgrounds and suicide by firearms, specifically in those born and raised in the United States compared to those who have immigrated to the United States.

OBJECTIVE

To better understand the relationship between cultural backgrounds and suicide, this study aimed to examine firearm suicide rates among US- and foreign-born suicide decedents based on the firearm possession rate in the decedent’s home country.

METHODS

Multivariate logistic regression was performed to analyze data of 28,895 suicide decedents from 37 states obtained from the 2017 National Violent Death Reporting System data set. The firearm possession rate in the home countries of foreign-born suicide decedents was obtained from the 2017 Small Arms Survey.

RESULTS

The firearm suicide rate was about twice as high among US-born suicide decedents compared to their foreign-born counterparts. Meanwhile, suicide by hanging was about 75% higher among foreign-born compared to US-born suicide decedents. Those from countries with a low-to-medium firearm possession rate were significantly less likely to use firearms compared to US-born suicide decedents (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]=0.45, 95% CI 0.31-0.65, and AOR=0.46, 95% CI 0.39-0.53, respectively). Meanwhile, firearm suicide rates were not different between US- and foreign-born suicide decedents from countries with a similarly high firearm possession rate.

CONCLUSIONS

The results suggest that there is an association between using firearms as a means of suicide and the firearm possession rate in the decedent’s home country. Suicide by firearms in the United States needs to be understood in the sociocultural context related to firearm possession.
MANAGEMENT OF COVID ASSOCIATED ORBITAL MUCORMYCOSIS IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors: SRI SAI VEJENDLA BHAVYA , PADMAVATHI KATTOJU
Published: November 2022

Objectives: The aim of the study was to study epidemiological characteristics and management of orbital mucormycosis in cases of rhino-orbital mucormycosis in tertiary care hospital.
Methods: It is a retrospective study of 258 patients presenting to KGH, Visakhapatnam, over a duration of 3 months from June to August 2021. After taking detailed history regarding symptoms of mucormycosis, visual acuity was noted, slit lamp examination was done and necessary investigations such as microbiology, pathology specimens were sent and analyzed, imaging done, and management done accordingly.
Results: The majority of patients came with ENT-related symptoms were treated with endoscopic debridement, that is, 216 (84%), endoscopic debridement with orbital decompression of 23 (9%), transcutaneous retrobulbar amphotericin B of 21 (8%), orbital exenteration of 17 (6.5%), total and partial maxillectomy of 28 (10.8%), temporal lobe abscess drainage of 7 (2.7%), frontal lobe abscess drainage of (1.16%), frontal bone abscess drainage of 3 (1.16%), dural abscess drainage of 6 (2.3%), 15 (5.8) treated conservatively, and 30 (11.6%) death.
Conclusion: COVID-19 infection in presence of glycemic dysregulation predisposes to development of Rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis. Strict glycemic control and judicious use of corticosteroids might help in decrease incidence of mucormycosis cases. Most of the patients presents with ENT-related symptoms if not treated early may spread to orbit and intracranial sites. Early treatment during early presentation might help prevent spreading orbital extension and intracranial extension.
REVERSE PHASE HIGH-PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY-ULTRAVIOLET-BASED APPROACH FOR METHOD DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF LACOSAMIDE ESTIMATION IN HUMAN SERUM
Authors: MUNSHI RENUKA , JV VISHWAKARMA
Published: November 2022

Objective: The main aim of the study was to develop and validate a simple, accurate, and rapid isocratic reverse phase high-performance liquid chromatographic method with UV detection for the determination of lacosamide, an antiepileptic agent, in human serum.
Methods: Chromatographic separation was performed using a reverse phase chromatographic column (Zorbax SB-C18, 5 μm 4.6×250 mm) with a mobile phase being a mixture of potassium dihydrogen phosphate buffer (pH adjusted to 3.0 with orthophosphoric acid) and acetonitrile (ratio of 83:17 v/v) at a flow rate of 1.2 mL/min. UV detection was carried out at 210 nm and the sample temperature was maintained at 4°C.
Results: Linear calibration curves in the range of 1.012–40.894 μg/ml gave a correlation coefficient of 0.9988. The intra-day (n=6) and inter-day (n=18) precision (expressed as relative standard deviation) were in the range of 0.79–2.485% and from 0.99 to 3.21%, respectively. The retention time (in minutes) of lacosamide and internal standard was approximately 8.785±0.19 and 3.985±0.77, respectively, with no matrix interference. The method was validated for system suitability, specificity, precision, accuracy, robustness, linearity, limit of detection, and limit of quantification following the International Conference on Harmonization guidelines. The method was further validated using sera of epileptic patients consuming lacosamide, and it was observed that the results matched with the patients’ clinical response.
Conclusion: Our method developed to estimate serum lacosamide level is simple, cost-effective, and reliable for therapeutic drug monitoring.
AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT DENTAL BIOMEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AMONG HEALTH CARE WORKERS OF GUJARAT, INDIA
Authors: VYAS MEGHA L , BHARWANI ASHIT , BAXI HARSH , PATHAK SHIVANG
Published: November 2022

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to medical waste management (MWM) among healthcare workers in clinics.
Methods: The introduced study was an enlightening cross-sectional study. A self-directed poll was intended to record age, sex, kind of training, long stretches of training, extra preparation, information and practices on risky dental waste and information, and practice of security measures against cross-disease. The review populace included dental specialists and other medical services laborers of our emergency clinic. No data were accessible about the information on dental specialists with respect to the board of dangerous waste. From each state on India, Health-care laborers were chosen haphazardly from the rundown. A self-controlled poll was asked to the 200 medical care laborers. Overall response rate was 63% (n=200). Identity of the respondents was kept confidential.
Results: A total of 200 questionnaires were distributed. Returns were 150 questionnaires with 55% males and 45% females. Only 42% of respondents were aware of the existence of guidelines of waste management. From this study, it was found that majority of study populations were not aware about the management of biomedical waste.
Conclusion: Our study showed that although the attitude toward biomedical waste management was highly positive among students and they understood the importance of managing hazardous waste, the knowledge and practice still have scope for improvement. Regular monitoring and training are required at all levels for the management of hazardous dental wastes. Waste management program should be a part of academic curriculum and continuing dental education.
ROLE OF PLATELET-RICH PLASMA INJECTIONS IN TENNIS ELBOW; A PROSPECTIVE STUDY
Authors: CHOUDHARY NITIN , GUPTA AKHIL , GUPTA SANJEEV , MAHAJAN NEERAJ
Published: November 2022

Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in chronic/recalcitrant cases of lateral epicondylitis in comparison to steroid injections and their role in averting surgical procedures. Methods: A prospective study was carried out in the Post Graduate Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College and Hospital, Jammu, from July 21 to June 22. Results: The patients managed with PRP injections tend to have a better outcome in long-term follow-up than the steroid group and the results in our study have been found to be statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusion: We consider PRP injection for intractable lateral epicondylitis of the elbow, not only a safe but also very effective tool in reducing symptoms as well as averting the need for surgical intervention in this difficult cohort of patients.
PERCEPTION OF SECOND-YEAR UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS ON SEMINAR AS A TEACHING-LEARNING METHOD
Authors: TANUJA V HOOLI , B SURAJ , RAJESHWARI  , SRIKANTH  , SC SOMASHEKARA
Published: November 2022

Objectives: The present study was carried out to assess the perception of 2nd-year medical students on seminar as a teaching-learning method.
Methods: This was a questionnaire based and cross-sectional study, conducted in pharmacology department on 2nd-year undergraduate students at a medical college in South India. The study was conducted for a period of 1 month to assess student’s perception of seminars in the teaching learning process. The questionnaire was pre-designed, pre-validated, and self-administered about usefulness of seminar in teaching-learning methods. The feedback was obtained from students immediately after the seminar and the responses received were analyzed using descriptive statistics.
Results: Of total 88 students, 82 students were of the opinion that seminars help in better interaction with both teachers and friends. About 97.7% of the students said that seminar is good and informative tool for learning. Eighty-one students (92%) preferred drugs acting on gastrointestinal tract as topic for seminar, followed by drugs acting on blood and blood formation (84%). When opinion on whether the seminar is helpful for theory topics or practical or both, 79.5% of the students said that seminar will more useful for theory topics than practical topics (5.6%).
Conclusion: The present study demonstrated that the most of the students found that seminars are more informative than didactic lectures. Seminar should be considered as a modern teaching-learning tool, as it analyzes all the domains of teaching (cognitive, psychomotor skills, and affective). Seminar can definitely be implemented as a modern teaching learning method on regular basis for higher education like medical education.
EVALUATE ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY, PHENOLIC CONTENT AND COLOUR OF INDONESIAN STINGLESS BEE HONEY AND STING BEE HONEY CULTIVATED IN INDONESIA
Authors: Mahani  , MOHAMMED AHMED AYAT OMER , NURHADI BAMBANG
Published: November 2022

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study's objective was to evaluate the antioxidant activity, phenolic content, and colour of Indonesian stingless and sting bee honey and to assess the correlation between antioxidant, phenolic content, and colour.

Methods: The Indonesian bee honey sample's antioxidant activity was measured using d 2,2-diphenyl-1- picrylhydrazyl (DPPH). Folin-Ciocalteu (FC) was used to determine the phenolic content. The colour was determined using a colourimeter.

Results:  The values of antioxidant activity (IC50) ranged between 3.58 ± 0.03 µg/ml - 64.27 ± 0.13 µg /ml .H.itama sample from  South Sumatra has the highest antioxidant activity, followed by A.dorsata from Bangka Belitung , A. cerana from North Sumatra, T. fuscobalteata from West Nusa Tenggara, and T. biroi South Sulawesi. The total phenolic content of samples ranged from 0.0543 ± 0.003 to 0.1760 ± 0.002 mg GAE/g of honey. The samples A. cerana from North Sumatra, T. biroi from South Sulawesi, A.dorsata from Bangka Belitung, and T. fuscobalteata from West Nusa Tenggara presented the highest quantities of total phenolic contents. The L⁎, a⁎ and b⁎ values ranged (3.08 ± 0.1- 56.19 ± 1.2, 0.845 ± 0.03 - 28.57 ± 0.42 and 1.19 ± 0.22 - 56.51 ± 0.9) respectively. Significant correlation between antioxidant activity, colour, and phenolic content, and of Indonesian bee honey.

Conclusion: Indonesian bee honey has a different value of antioxidant activity and phenolic content. Differences between Indonesian bee honey samples in terms of type and regions. The dark honey has higher antioxidant activity than light honey.

Keywords: Antioxidant, Stingless Bee Honey, Sting Bee Honey, Phenolic, Colour.
AN OVERVIEW ON MOUTH DISSOLVING TABLET: FROM MANUFACTURING AND PATENTED TECHNIQUE TO QUALITY CONTROL TEST
Authors: PREETI  , AGARWAL VIJAY , AGARWAL ABHINAV
Published: November 2022

Due to the oral route’s comfort, convenience, and patient compliance, it is the most important and advised method for administering medications. The typical oral unit dosage form that is most frequently employed is the tablet. The patients experience problems swallowing during pill administration. Tablets called mouth dissolving tablets (MDTs) that quickly dissolve in the mouth without the need of water can lessen this issue. As a new drug delivery system, MDTs have begun to acquire recognition and appeal. By developing a simple-to-use dosage form that will increase compliance, they hope to increase the safety and efficiency of therapeutic molecules. For individuals with dysphasia, such as children, the elderly, and those who are mentally ill, mouth dispersing medications are becoming more reliable. The introduction, benefits, drawbacks, excipients employed, different formulation procedures, and evaluation factors are all covered in this review.
SME Competitiveness: The influence of the Qualities of Leadership on Competitive advantage
Authors: Faeq Dalia Khalid
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this essay is to study the connection between attributes of leadership and a durable advantage in competitiveness. The investigation was carried out at both small and medium-sized establishments in the city of Erbil. This research investigated the relationship between small and medium-sized businesses' ability to maintain a sustainable competitive edge and certain leadership attributes, including behavior-focused methods, natural reward strategies, and constructive thought patterns. The researchers used a simple regression analysis to examine the influence of each independent variable on the sustained competitive advantage of small and medium-sized enterprises in the city of Erbil in Kurdistan. There were a total of 110 questionnaires distributed, but only 96 respondents provided valid information on them. The results showed that behavior-focused strategies were the leadership trait that had the most effect on a company's ability to keep a sustainable competitive advantage, while constructive thinking patterns were the trait that had the least effect.
POLITIČKI, EKONOMSKI I DEMOGRAFSKI FAKTORI UTICAJA NA OBRAZOVNE BUDŽETE U ZEMLJAMA CENTRALNE I ISTOČNE EVROPE
Authors: Bursac Dejan
Published: November 2022

Autor u radu analizira niz mogućih institucionalnih i društvenih objašnjenja za kretanje nivoa javne potrošnje u budžetskom segmentu obrazovanja u bivšim socijalističkim zemljama evropskog kontinenta. Iako neretko zanemarivani kao kategorija u politikološkoj literaturi, obrazovni budžeti su posledica spleta političkih konstelacija, institucionalnog dizajna, ali i širih ekonomskih i društvenih kretanja. Na pragu sada već tradicionalnog modela, kao glavna eksplanatorna varijabla u ovom radu nudi se partijska ideologija vladajućih stranaka, dok se kroz primenjeni regresioni model testira statistička značajnost niza drugih potencijalnih objašnjenja. Nalazi pokazuju da na nivo javnih izdataka za obrazovanje u zemljama Centralne i Istočne Evrope utiče partijska kompozicija vlade, izborni sistem, postojanje aranžmana sa MMF-om, postkonfliktno nasleđe, kao i postignuti nivo postsocijalističke transformacije države.
BOLONJSKI PROCES: PERSPEKTIVE I IZAZOVI REPUBLIKE SRBIJE U PROCESU IMPLEMENTACIJE
Authors: Kolarski Ljiljana
Published: November 2022

Bolonjski proces predstavlja zajednički poduhvat država evropskog kontinenta u nameri da kreiraju jedinstveni prostora visokog obrazovanja koji će omogućiti razmenu znanja i ideja radi uspešnog odgovora na izazove globalnog tržišta. Od 1999. godine, kada je doneta Bolonjska deklaracija, do danas, 48 država je potpisalo i prihvatilo načela iste. Republika Srbija je potpisala Bolonjsku deklaraciju 2003. godine čime je započela reformu visokog obrazovanja. Proces sprovođenja reformi zahtevao je značajan napor kako bi se usvojila ključna načela i promenio dugogodišnji, tradicionalni način rada. U samom procesu reforme nailazi se na mnogobrojne probleme od kojih pojedini i dalje predstavljaju nedovoljno razrađene oblasti poput ESPB i mobilnosti. Stoga, osnovni cilj rada jeste pokušaj da se kroz analizu najčešćih problema stekne sveobuhvatniji pregled trenutnog stanja implementacije Bolonjskog procesa u oblasti visokog obrazovanja Republike Srbije kao i mogućnost za unapređenje.
Fixed point theorems for a class of extended JS contraction mappings over a generalized metric space with an application to fixed circle problema
Authors: Roy Kushal , Saha Mantu
Published: November 2022

In this paper we prove some generalized fixed point theorems for a class of contractive mappings over an extended JS-generalized metric space. Notions of weakly sensitive and strongly sensitive coefficient functions have been used here in proving fixed point theorems. Examples are given in strengthening the hypothesis of our established theorems. Moreover an application is given to fixed circle problem.
Existence of weak solutions for some quasilinear degenerated elliptic systems in weighted Sobolev spaces
Authors: El Houcine Rami , Elhoussine Azroul , Abdelkrim Barbara
Published: November 2022

We consider, for a bounded open domain Ω in Rn; (n ≥ 1) and a function u : Ω → ℝm; (m ≥ 1) the quasilinear elliptic system: (QESw)(f,g) (0.1) Which is a Dirichlet problem. Here, v belongs to the dual space , f and g satisfy some stan- dard continuity and growth conditions. we will show the existence of a weak solution of this problem in the four following cases: σ is mono- tonic, σ is strictly monotonic, σ is quasi montone and σ derives from a convex potential.
Isolation and Identification of Endophytic Fungi from Leaves and Stem of Plumbago Auriculata Lam
Authors: Anusha K.S , Kalpashree M.M , Kavya B.C , Krishna K
Published: November 2022

Abstract: Endophytic fungi live inside the higher plants, apparently without causing any harm to the hosts and its produce the secondary metabolites are potential antimicrobial activity. Plumbago auriculata has been used as medicinal plant. In this study, isolation and identification of the endophytic fungi from P. auriculata collected from in and around Mysuru. About 80 segments (40 segments of each part of the plant) of P. auriculata for the isolation of the endophytic fungi. A total of 13 endophytic fungi was isolated and identified. The leaf segments showed a maximum endophytic fungus than the stem. Among the 13 endophytic fungi, the predominant endophytic fungi isolated belonged to the genera of Trichoderma sp., Aspergillus niger, Pestalotiopsis guepinii, Rhizopus stolonifer, Rhizopus sp., Colletotrichum sp., Fusarium sp. Further studies are required to screen these endophytic fungi for production of novel bioactive compounds
Rytų baltų toponimų sando -sat(-) /-sath ir jo variantų -sāt(-e) /-zate kilmė (top. lie. Abelssat, Pawll Lamßatt, Nimmersath)
Authors:   Lietuvos kultūros tyrimų institutas, Kregždys Rolandas
Published: November 2022

Straipsnyje analizuojama rytų baltų vietovardžių sando -sat(-) /-sath ir jo variantų -sāt(-e) /-zate kilmė. Šio struktūrinio elemento etiologija grindžiama detaliu fonomorfologiniu top. lie. Abelssat, Pawll Lamßatt, Nimmersath tyrimu, suponavusiu visiškai naują jo etimologinę eksplikaciją. Priešingai ligšioliniams tyrėjų mėginimams įžvelgti paveldėtos formos ar finų kalbų skolinio vartoseną, šis sandas priskiriamas germanizmams – kadastro terminams, reflektuojantiems sub. v. v. ž. sât, sate ‘vieta; (kaimo) gyvenvietė, sodyba; sodžius; sodybvietė; žemės valda, žemės sklypas; žemės ploto vienetas, vartotas Vokietijoje (7–15 ha); statinys’, taip pat sub. a. v. a. sath, sadt ‘t. p.’.
Velniavimasis kasdieniame žemaičių šnekėjime (remiantis XX a. II pusės medžiaga)
Authors:   Lietuvių kalbos institutas, Pajėdienė Jūratė
Published: November 2022

Straipsnyje aptariamas kasdieniame žemaičių šnekėjime aptinkamų mitinių būtybių įvardijimų dažnio ir kalbėjimo situacijų ryšys. Tyrimas paremtas knygoje Taip šneka tirkšliškiai (Girdenis, par., 1996) paskelbtų šiaurės žemaičių telšiškių XX a. II pusės kasdienybės kalbėjimo tekstų medžiaga.
Memories of the Future: Traditional Russian Administrative Practices in New Foreign Policy Conditions. Article Four. Between Empire and Federation. End of the XIX — beginning of the XX century
Authors: Mezhevich N. M. , Shamakhov V. A.
Published: November 2022

The territorial-political structure of the Russian Empire has been studied quite well. The challenge is adapting historical knowledge to current management practices. Russia was not an empire, but it was also not a classical federation. Approximately 35 % of the country was governed in special regimes. This design can be criticized, but this management model did not catalyze the disaster of the beginning of the 20th century. The causes of the crisis were related to public administration issues. In turn, the study of the territorial-political structure will reveal not only the weak, but also the strengths of the management model of imperial Russia.
Key Aspects of the Implementation of the Digital Municipality Project at the North-Western Institute of Management of RANEPA
Authors: Likhtin A. A.
Published: November 2022

This article discusses the key aspects and prerequisites for the implementation of the Digital Municipality project at the North-Western Institute of Management of the RANEPA. The article analyzes various approaches to understanding the essence of the process of digital transformation of the municipality. The important components of the new paradigm of municipal government are considered. The main problems of digital transformation of municipalities are identified. The role of digital dialogue in the development of the municipality and its inhabitants is studied. As part of the study, an attempt was made to comprehend the role of digital technologies in improving management activities, and the need to implement the Digital Municipality project was substantiated.
About transcategorisation and pseudotranscategorisation in the domain space
Authors: Stasni Gordana
Published: November 2022

This paper deals with the phenomenon of semantic dispersion and semantic structure based on continuity (graduality, scalability) and transcategorisation, with the introduction of a new term ?pseudotranscategorisation?. The aim of this research is to create a functional methodological procedure in order to examine the observed semantic phenomenon in the spirit of fuzzy linguistics. The proposed methodological procedure was applied to the examples of nouns of the nomina loci type, which formalize space as one of the basic ontological categories. The principle of continuity is reflected in the creation of a phase scale whose poles are monosemy and polysemy, while the role of the connective component in the observed semantic continuum belongs to the two-meaning semantic structure of lexemes. From the point of view of transcategorisation, one-meaning nomina loci with a phytonym as a motive word were first considered, in the context of the semanticderivational nest to which they belong. The other derivatives in the nest are indicators of potential conceptual domains that can be developed from the category of space, which are to appear as secondary realisations in two-meaning derivatives with the same motivator. The analysis of two-meaning words and polysemous lexemes is conducted in a reduced context and includes their semantic structure. If the secondary realisations and conceptual domains to which they belong have been created under the influence of the mechanisms of semantic transformations, then the observed phenomenon is defined as transcategorisation - partial, by means of the model PR SPACE ? SR SPACE (zitnjak), or complete, which indicates the ability of a particular lexeme to achieve categorically different realisations. In this case, the relation between the categories is mostly logical as a consequence of metonymy transfer, as in the model PR SPACE ? SR ANIMAL (koprivac, koprivnjak). If secondary realizations occur by repetition of the derivative model, then it is a matter of pseudotranscategorisation, as in the models PR SPACE ? SR OBJECT (bukvik, konopljik) and PR SPACE ? SR DRINK (dudara). In this case, the semantic relation of primary and secondary realisation with the motive word is established through metonymy. Polysemy has not developed in derivatives with a phytonymic motivator and those with the primary spatial meaning. In the realized polysemous structure of the lexeme vocar, secondary meanings are created by repeating the derivative model, and their feature is pseudotranscategorisation.
Using Consumer Tweets to Improve Revenue Risk Assessments in Consumer-Oriented Industries
Authors: Rozario Andrea M. , Vasarhelyi Miklos V. , Wang Tawei
Published: November 2022

This article summarizes the study of Rozario, Vasarhelyi, and Wang (2022), which examines the use of consumer tweets in improving the prediction and error detection performance of preliminary analytical procedures for the revenue account for firms that belong to consumer-oriented industries. They find that consumer tweets about product or brand interest increase the prediction and error detection ability of analytical procedures compared to analytical procedures that do not include it. These results suggest that this new source of external nonfinancial information is incrementally informative to auditors in developing assessments for the risk of misstated revenue in the planning stage of the audit. The findings of this study have important implications that may be relevant to the audits of other financial statement accounts.
Luz, Sombras e Cores: Uma leitura barroca do filme “Os Inconfidentes”
Authors: Santos Rodrigo Otávio dos , Fonseca Neuza de Fátima da
Published: November 2022

O artigo a seguir busca fazer um diálogo entre elementos da estética barroca e o filme de Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, Os Inconfidentes. Para tanto, primeiramente apresentamos ao leitor as características do movimento barroco, depois discorremos sobre o filme de Andrade e então começamos nossas análises a partir de – principalmente – três eixos: luzes e sombras, cores e figurinos. Estes três vetores presentes no filme são analisados à luz do movimento Barroco, e são discutidas as aproximações e distanciamentos do movimento em questão. Em nossas conclusões destacamos a presença do barroco no filme e apontamos como pode-se fazer correlações entre duas obras distantes no tempo e no espaço, mas que se comunicam por meio de elementos estéticos.
Engels, Trotsky and the Natural Sciences: A case study in cosmology
Authors: Steinberg Alex
Published: November 2022

The topic of this essay is Trotsky’s attitude to dialectical philosophy and the natural sciences. We will first summarize the tradition whose mantle Trotsky inherited as it was developed by Engels. We will then consider Trotsky’s relationship to the natural sciences. Trotsky, echoing Engels proclamations decades earlier, maintained that a dialectical philosophy is an essential guide to the work of the scientist while at the same time granting the autonomy and freedom of scientists to pursue their research. Trotsky had a lifelong interest in following the developments in the natural sciences. He also had an intuitive grasp of some important developments in the natural sciences that would only come to fruition decades after his death. We will then present a case study of how a dialectical approach to nature can assist in overcoming a crisis that is plaguing contemporary physics. Specifically we will discuss how a dialectical approach to nature can inform cosmology in the 21st century and avoid the philosophical pitfalls and dead-ends that mark the contemporary crisis in physics.
Entrevista Esteban Trotsky
Authors: Noriega Gabriela Pérez
Published: November 2022

Entrevista realizada pela equipe Aurora
Operar com números positivos no GeoGebra: implicações didáticas
Authors: Fernandes José António
Published: November 2022

Neste artigo estuda-se e discute-se a exploração de várias operações numéricas com o GeoGebra, bem como a aplicação de algumas delas para criar representações gráficas de funções. Especificamente, recorrendo ao ambiente geométrico dinâmico GeoGebra, exploram-se, no conjunto dos números positivos, as operações de adição, subtração, multiplicação, divisão e a raiz quadrada, e aplicam-se as operações de multiplicação, divisão e a raiz quadrada à definição de representações gráficas. Uma vez exploradas as operações numéricas, realiza-se uma análise dos objetos matemáticos intervenientes nessas operações, destacando-se as três seguintes dimensões: 1) enumeração dos objetos matemáticos intervenientes em cada operação; 2) as relações entre as operações e os objetos matemáticos; 3) e aplicação dessas relações para estabelecer a complexidade das operações.
Pragmatism
Authors: Schmidt Jon Alan
Published: November 2022

In 1907, Charles Peirce attempted to write an article that would introduce his distinct variety of pragmatism to a general audience. He intended it initially for The Nation and later for The Atlantic Monthly, eventually producing more than five hundred handwritten sheets, but both ultimately declined to print any of it. Multiple preliminary drafts comprise the manuscripts that Richard Robin catalogued as R 319-322 and R 324, culminating in five major variants of R 318 as identified by the Peirce Edition Project and diagrammed by Priscila Borges (https://peirce.iupui.edu/resources/ms318_diag.pdf) with references to the page numbers assigned by the Institute for Studies in Pragmaticism. The second is unfinished, while extensive portions of the third through fifth appear in the Collected Papers (CP 5.11-13, 5.464-496, 1.560-562) and The Essential Peirce (EP 2:398-433), including the beginning that is common to all five. This is the completed first version as transcribed from the high-resolution digital images provided online by Houghton Library at Harvard University (https://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:fhcl.hough:12486126). It has never been published before and offers fresh insights into Peirce's thinking about semeiotic and pragmatism as it was evolving toward what he subsequently expressed in the lengthier and increasingly technical texts that scholars have thoroughly scrutinized. He even signed his name at the end, suggesting that he was fully satisfied with it at the time, although several illuminating quotations from a discarded draft are included here in footnotes. With minor exceptions, his original and sometimes idiosyncratic spelling and punctuation are preserved throughout.
As perspectivas Liberal e Não Liberal do Populismo: notas introdutórias
Authors: Da Silva Lucas Garcia , Linhares Bianca de Freitas
Published: November 2022

Dada a emergência de sujeitos políticos que desafiam os ditames das democracias liberais, como do presidente do Brasil, Jair Bolsonaro, e o presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, o termo populismo ressurge carregado de uma conotação pejorativa. Em vista disto, o presente artigo tem como objetivo abordar sistematicamente uma parte importante da produção teórica que tem se debruçado sobre o termo populismo. Com base nesse levantamento, percebe-se que o debate pode ser dividido em duas perspectivas distintas, a liberal e a não liberal. Ambas possuem pontos de divergências e convergências, mas a grande diferença entre elas é que, enquanto a primeira é resistente em criticar o funcionamento das democracias liberais, a segunda entende que este modelo hegemônico da democracia é problemático no que diz respeito à soberania popular.
Elásticos intermaxilares no tratamento de má oclusão Classe II divisão 1 – um enfoque clínico
Authors: Pontes Neto João Belmino , Bronzi Evandro Silva
Published: November 2022

As más oclusões têm etiologia multifatorial, são causadas por fatores ambientais e genéticos. Dentre os tipos de más oclusões existentes tem-se a Classe ll, que geralmente se caracteriza pela protrusão de dentes superiores, retrusão de dentes inferiores, prognatismo maxilar ou retrognatismo mandibular. Com o passar dos anos, os elásticos intermaxilares foram sendo desenvolvidos e melhorados, com isso houve um aumento em sua aplicabilidade na Ortodontia. Existem diversas situações clínicas em que se pode utilizar os elásticos, no entanto o profissional precisa entender seus riscos e limitações. Este artigo apresenta um relato de caso sobre o tratamento para Classe II com o uso de elásticos intermaxilares, cuja mecânica é de fácil manuseio e baixo custo.
Percepção estética e desconforto de pacientes brasileiros em tratamento com bráquetes vestibulares metálicos e cerâmicos, linguais e alinhadores Invisaling®
Authors: Reis Sílvia Augusta Braga , Silva Ivan de Souza , Eto Luiz Fernando , Vasconcelos Júnior Átila Valadares , Monguilhott Leda , Teixeira Wendel , Vieira Fernanda Gabriela de Fátima
Published: November 2022

O tratamento ortodôntico experimenta evolução contínua em seus aparelhos, principalmente por questões estéticas e de conforto. Objetivo: avaliar a satisfação e desconforto relatados por pacientes submetidos ao tratamento ortodôntico com bráquetes vestibulares metálicos e cerâmicos, bráquetes linguais e alinhadores Invisalign®. Material e métodos: Aplicação de um questionário padronizado a 126 pacientes de ambos os sexos, em tratamento ortodôntico em consultórios particulares há pelo menos 90 dias, sem outro acessório ortodôntico. Os pacientes foram divididos em 4 grupos: grupo I (n=30) bráquetes vestibulares metá- licos, grupo II (n=30) bráquetes estéticos vestibulares, grupo III (n=32) alinhadores Invisalign® e grupo IV (n=34) bráquetes fixos linguais. A comparação entre os grupos foi feita pelo teste do qui-quadrado e, quando este indicou diferença estatisticamente significativa, foram realizadas comparações múltiplas pelo teste de proporções. Resultados: Os bráquetes metálicos vestibulares foram mais percebidos pelos demais e trouxeram maior desconforto estético. Os bráquetes cerâmicos foram menos percebidos pelos demais do que os bráquetes vestibulares metálicos. Os alinhadores foram menos percebidos pelos outros do que os bráquetes vestibulares, causaram menos dificuldades na fala e na escovação, menos desconforto nas bochechas e menos dificuldades na fala. Os bráquetes linguais trouxeram menos desconforto estético, revelando também maior desconforto na língua e menos desconforto na bochecha. Conclusão: Os pacientes relataram maior desconforto estético com bráquetes vestibulares metálicos. Aparelhos linguais e alinhadores foram menos percebidos pelos demais e trouxeram menos desconforto estético aos pacientes. Todos os pacientes tratados com alinhadores o usariam novamente caso precisassem de um novo tratamento.