bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DETERMINATION OF INDOOR DESIGN TEMPERATURE, THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS AND INSULATION THICKNESS UNDER HOT CLIMATE CONDITIONS
Authors: ÖZEL Meral
Published: April 2022

The base purpose of this work is to use interior design temperatures and the heating and cooling periods, which are determined according to different wall orientations in terms of thermal performance throughout the year, in the calculation of heat transfer characteristics and optimum insulation thickness. This work is realized under dynamic thermal conditions for the climatic conditions of Adana, Turkey. Firstly, the transmission loads for both heating and cooling are determined for uninsulated and insulated walls according to indoor design temperatures: 20, 22, 24 oC. Annual transmission loads, annual average dynamic thermal resistance, annual average time lag, and decrement factor for various wall directions are calculated by using indoor design temperatures determined over the whole year from minimum heating and cooling transmission loads point of view. Then, these loads determined overheating and cooling periods are used for the optimization of insulation thickness. In the uninsulated wall, yearly cooling load is obtained to be 221.37, 152.81, 229.14 and 229.14 MJ/m2 for the south, north, east and west orientations, respectively while yearly heating load is obtained to be 73.54, 138.44, 117.62 and 117.62 MJ/m2. It is observed that the cooling load is more dominant than the heating load under the climate conditions of Adana. It is also observed that the longest cooling period is obtained in south orientation while the shortest cooling period is obtained in north orientation. The optimum thickness of the insulation for Adana is obtained to be 8.4, 8.0, 9.2 and 9.2 cm for south, north, east and west orientations, respectively. The results indicate that the indoor design temperatures and insulation have a significant effect on heating, cooling and total transmission loads. Besides, the results reveal that the wall orientation has an important effect on heating and cooling periods, dynamic thermal resistance, time lag and optimum insulation thickness.
ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION OF ACTIVATED CARBON COATED HEAT SINKS
Authors: GÜNAY A. Alperen
Published: April 2022

With the enhancements in nanotechnology, electronic devices shrank in size which led to a necessity to develop efficient thermal management strategies. These small electronic devices could be thermally managed through passive systems provided that effective materials are developed. Here, we use a layer of activated carbon on top of anodized aluminum heat sinks to utilize the sorption cycle of atmospheric water to create a desorption induced evaporative cooling effect. The material properties of the activated carbon lead to enhanced cooling by radiation and desorption, while the geometry of the heat sinks ensure surface area maximization. We develop a numerical simulation platform to determine the optimum geometry and the optimal activated carbon coating mass. Our results show that as the fin diameter and spacing shrink, and as the activated carbon mass increases within the considered range (0-100 mg), effective cooling of the chip could be achieved. We further employ our simulations to decouple the effects of desorption, radiation, and convection. Our analyses reveal that desorption only plays a vital role during the initial periods of operation, while cooling due to radiation and convection leads to an ≈20% increase in the overall steady-state heat transfer coefficient. This study goes beyond introducing a passive thermal management strategy for small electronic chips by providing a link between mass diffusion and thermal processes for effective transient operation of thermal devices.
Sosialisasi Dampak Covid-19 Pada Ekonomi dan Keuangan Keluarga di Lingkungan Rw 01 Kelurahan Cipondoh Indah, Kecamatan Cipondoh, Kota Tangerang
Authors: Murtiningsih Dewi , Usino Wendi , Wibowo Feby Lukito
Published: April 2022

The development of the corona virus or Covid-19 outbreak in Indonesia is increasing day by day, both positive and dead and those who have recovered are also increasing every day, so the impact of Covid-19 must be a concern, especially for the Sangkuriang village manager and the surrounding community. because the impact of Covid-19 is not only on the economic sector but also on family finances because of the large number of workers who have been laid off or whose working hours have been reduced. The objectives to be achieved from this activity are to help residents to provide understanding and knowledge of Covid-19, to assist the community in adding insight and knowledge regarding the impact of Covid-19 in Kampoeng Sangkuriang, Cipondoh Indah Village, Cipondoh District, Tangerang City. The benefits of community service activities are: Can introduce programs and activities carried out by Budi Luhur University as well as about the existence of this institution to the wider community; It is hoped that it can help the Sangkuriang village manager in Cipondoh Village, Cipondoh District, Tangerang City provide information related to the impact of Covid-19 and can immediately take anticipatory and preventive actions for the community, especially residents of Sangkuriang village; It is hoped that it can provide understanding and insight in understanding the impact of Covid-19 so that the community can apply what is the appeal of the Sangkuriang Village manager.
DOENÇA CORONARIANA SINTOMÁTICA EM IDOSA COM HIPERTENSÃO ARTERIAL RESISTENTE VERDADEIRA
Authors:   Seção Cardiovascular, Disciplina de Geriatria e Gerontologia, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil, Frota da Silva Marcos Alexandre , Calazans Rafael Marques ,   Seção Cardiovascular, Disciplina de Geriatria e Gerontologia, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil, Belinazzi Quadrado Egli ,   Seção Cardiovascular, Disciplina de Geriatria e Gerontologia, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil, Dischinger Miranda Roberto ,   Seção Cardiovascular, Disciplina de Geriatria e Gerontologia, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
Published: April 2022

Caso clínico de uma paciente idosa, com diagnóstico de hipertensão arterial há mais de 10 anos previamente controlada evoluindo com sintomas sugestivos de doença arterial coronariana sintomática em conjunto com descontrole da hipertensão arterial. Durante o seguimento foi possível confirmar o diagnóstico de hipertensão arterial resistente não controlada e a possível associação com descompensação da doença coronariana na forma de equivalente anginoso. Após ajuste medicamentoso, levando em consideração o risco cardiovascular individual da paciente e a avaliação geriátrica, as metas pressóricas e o controle sintomático da lesão de órgão-alvo foram alcançados com sucesso. Destaca-se a importância do diagnóstico preciso da hipertensão arterial resistente assim como seu controle, em especial na população idosa onde a prevalência de comorbidades e lesões de órgão alvos é maior.
PREVALÊNCIA DE SÍNDROME METABÓLICA E RIGIDEZ ARTERIAL EM UMA AMOSTRA POPULACIONAL DE SALVADOR, BAHIA
Authors:   Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública (EBMSP), BA, Brasil, Rocha Ribeiro da Silva Flávia Marianna , Batista Neves Cunha Magalhães Lucélia ,   Faculdade de Medicina da Bahia da Universidade Federal da Bahia e Faculdade de Tecnologia e Ciência (FTC), BA, Brasil, de Souza Andrade Alcina Marta ,   Fundação Bahiana para o Desenvolvimento das Ciências, BA, Brasil
Published: April 2022

As Doenças Cardiovasculares (DCV) são alterações nos vasos sanguíneos decorrentes, principalmente, da aterosclerose, e representam 28% dos óbitos anuais no Brasil. Em 2013, a prevalência de DCV era de 4,2% na população adulta e 11,4% nos idosos. A Síndrome Metabólica (SM), cuja prevalência é estimada entre 25 e 30%, é um dos principais fatores de risco para a instalação das DCV, assim como a Rigidez Arterial (RA), determinada pela Velocidade de Onda de Pulso (VOP) alterada. O Sistema Sphygmocor é utilizado para mensuração da VOP através da razão entre enrijecimento arterial, elasticidade e complacência vascular, considerando valores normais aqueles abaixo de 10m/s. A VOP foi o método de escolha, junto a medidas antropométricas e exames laboratoriais, para avaliar a prevalência de SM e RA numa amostra populacional de Salvador, Bahia. O teste T de Student foi utilizado para comparar as variáveis e o teste Qui Quadrado, para comparar as proporções das variáveis qualitativas. O cálculo das prevalências foi realizado com o número de indivíduos com RA ou SM no numerador e o número total da amostra no denominador, com resultado multiplicado por 102 . O estudo foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa através do parecer número 1.827.621 de 21 de novembro de 2016. A amostra de 162 participantes demonstrou prevalência de 25,93% de Síndrome Metabólica e 26,57% de Rigidez Arterial, expondo a importância de maior atenção à prevenção das DCV na atenção primária à Saúde.
HIPERTENSÃO ARTERIAL NA INFÂNCIA - SEUS ASPECTOS MULTIFATORIAIS
Authors:   Instituto Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia. Seção Médica de Cardiopatias Congênitas, ambulatório de Hipertensão Arterial na Infância e Adolescência. São Paulo, SP, Brasil, do Nascimento Ghizoni Pereira Luiza , Rolim Fernandes Fontes Pedra Simone ,   Instituto Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia. Seção Médica de Cardiopatias Congênitas, ambulatório de Hipertensão Arterial na Infância e Adolescência. São Paulo, SP, Brasil, Gonçalves de Sousa Márcio ,   Instituto Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia. Seção de Hipertensão, Tabagismo e Nefrologia. São Paulo, SP, Brasil., Laurinavicius Antonio Gabriele ,   Instituto Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia. Seção de Hipertensão, Tabagismo e Nefrologia. São Paulo, SP, Brasil., Marciano Consolim-Colombo Fernanda ,   Instituto Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia. Seção de Hipertensão, Tabagismo e Nefrologia. São Paulo, SP, Brasil.,   Unidade de Hipertensão do InCor. Faculdade de Medicina da USP. São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
Published: April 2022

Caso clínico de uma paciente do sexo feminino, encaminhada a nossa Instituição aos sete anos de idade por provável Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica. A paciente apresentava obesidade grave desde os quatro anos e há alguns meses foram detectadas medidas de pressão arterial elevadas em várias consultas médicas. Tem antecedentes de prematuridade, sedentarismo e dieta inadequada, além de história familiar também de obesidade e hipertensão arterial. Discutimos as condutas quanto a investigação da etiologia, da presença de lesões de órgãos alvo e do tratamento. Na evolução, houve controle adequado da pressão arterial após início de inibidores da enzima de conversão da angiotensina, mas grande dificuldade na redução do peso. Ao longo do seguimento, mesmo sob orientações nutricionais e reforço quanto a modificações do estilo de vida, a paciente apresentou ganho ponderal de 25 quilos. Relatamos este caso atendendo a necessidade de discussão do tema frente ao aumento significativo da prevalência de HAS em crianças e adolescente. Existem aspectos multifatoriais para o desenvolvimento da hipertensão arterial na infância, em grande parte associada a um estilo de vida inadequado. As dificuldades relacionadas ao seu manejo a presença de comorbidades, em especial da obesidade, ressaltam a necessidade de uma abordagem multiprofissional para que a evolução do quadro da paciente venha a ser o desejado
EFFECT OF WATER-TO-GEOPOLYMER BINDER RATIO ON THE PRODUCTION OF FLY ASH BASED GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE
Authors: PATANKAR SUBHASH V. , JAMKAR, SANJAY S. , GHUGAL YUWARAJ M.
Published: April 2022

Geopolymer is a new invention in the world of concrete in which cement is totally replaced by pozzolanic material that is rich in silica and alumina like fly ash and activated by alkaline liquids to act as a binder in the concrete. Experimental investigation has been carried out to study the effect of water-to-geopolymer binder ratio on workability in terms of flow and compressive strength tested after heat curing in oven at 900C for 8 hours duration. Activated liquid to fly ash ratio of 0.35 by mass was maintained constant on the basis of past research. Sodium silicate solution with Na2O = 16.37%, SiO2 = 34.35% and H2O = 49.28% and 13 mole concentrated sodium hydroxide solution were used as alkaline activators. Test results show that the flow of geopolymer concrete increases with increase in the water-to-geopolymer binder ratio. But the compressive strength decreases with increase in water-to-geopolymer binder ratio similar to water/cement ratio in cement concrete.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF NIGERIA AND SOUTH AFRICA FOREIGN POLICIES ACHIEVEMENTS IN AFRICA
Authors:   Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, kia Bariledum , Obianime Theodora ,   Department of History and International Diplomacy, Rivers State University
Published: April 2022

This study examines Nigeria and South Africa's foreign policy contribution to African Development. The study used historical and descriptive research methods and adopted power theory as its framework of analysis. Nigeria’s relations with South Africa oscillated between tension and cordiality. The relations have been confrontational with regional leadership hostility underlying their foreign policy actions and inactions. From the analysis of the study, both countries are strategic to Africa’s development given leadership resources at their disposal. However, the extent of South Africa’s foreign policy contribution to African development is comparatively less than that of Nigeria’s. As indicated in this study, current African problems can no longer be addressed without the support and cooperation of South Africa. It is based on these findings that the study concluded that both countries should strengthen their relationship and agree on a broad political, economic, and cultural agenda that would create wealth and opportunity to address challenges facing the continent. Again, Nigeria should indeed accept that South Africa by her configuration of power can play special roles to promote the development of the region to reduce the leadership burden on her.
JOB CREATION FOR YOUTH IN AFRICA: ASSESSING THE EMPLOYMENT INTENSITY OF INDUSTRIES WITHOUT SMOKESTACKS
Authors:   Vice President and Director - Global Economy and Development Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development University of California, Berkeley., Coulibaly Brahima , Gandhi Dhruv ,   Senior research analyst  Global Economy and Development program at Brookings., Mbaye Ahmadou ,   Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development, Africa Growth Initiative University Cheikh Anta DIOP (UCAD) in Dakar, Senegal.
Published: April 2022

Despite African countries’ robust economic growth since the early 2000s (albeit with a brief slowdown in the 2010s that mostly affected resource-rich countries), job creation during this period was weak and has not kept up with the rapidly expanding working-age population. During 2000-2014, the average employment elasticity in African countries was 0.41 (African Economic Outlook, 2018), lower than the ideal of 0.7 that allows for both employment and productivity growth. Employment elasticity measures the responsiveness of employment to value-added growth: In short, if the value of employment elasticity is found to be x, it means that a 1 percent growth in value-added is associated with x% growth in employment. This paper examines job creation for youth in Africa by assessing the employment intensity of industry without smokestacks.
SCIENCE EDUCATION AS A TOOL FOR COMBATING INSECURITY IN THE COUNTRY
Authors:   School of Sciences Federal College of Education (Tech), Umunze, Obianuju Okoli , Onyinye Anazodo ,   Department of Science Education Faculty of Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Published: April 2022

This paper examines combating insecurity in the country. It conceptualizes insecurity as the worthlessness of life and property because of its unsafe and unprotected nature which creates panic in the lives of the people. Insecurity is a state of being subject to danger or injury. It is also a condition of anxiety one expresses when one feels vulnerable to harm and danger. The nation is faced with problem of insecurities ranging from drug trafficking, crimes, poor management of the national economy to unemployment which is the other of the day. Kidnapping and other corrupt practices are not left out. Several strategies to combat the insecurity have being put in place yet nothing has changed for good. This paper discusses science education as a tool for combating insecurity in Nigeria.
RECONSTRUCTION OF TEACHING TECHNIQUES IN THE ERA OF COVID-19 IN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA
Authors:   Department of Educational Foundations and Counselling Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria, Quaye Regina , Adediran Amos ,   Department of Social Studies, Federal College of Education Abeokuta, Ogun State
Published: April 2022

institutions in Osun State. It adopted a descriptive survey research design. Population comprises of all students in Osun State College of Education, Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria. Simple random sampling technique was used to select one hundred (100) respondents as sample for study. The instrument was moderated by experts who affirmed its validity. Reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach Alpha. Data collected were analyzed using simple percentage statistical tool. The study revealed that COVID-19 pandemic is currently ravaging the world and has halted lots of human activities in many countries. In Nigeria, the pandemic has greatly affected the education sector causing the suspension of all academic activities, as stay at home order was enacted. On the other hand, this crisis has stimulated innovation which brings about reconstruction of teaching and learning techniques within the education sector. The new learning technique include; real-time social media channels-WhatsApp, Telegram, YouTube, Facebook, the use of a Discussion board and Digital library and the use of video conferencing tools such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Hangout, WebEx, Skype, Google Meet. It is therefore recommended that a strategic plan to equip all schools with good infrastructural facilities for successful ICT integration should be developed and monitored for full implementation. Curriculum planners at all levels should be reviewed to allow ICT integration as a pedagogy
THE SOCIO-LEGAL ATTITUDE TOWARDS RAPE VICTIMS IN NIGERIA DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors:   Department of Accounting Babcock University, Illisan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria, Abolade Falana , Falana Tolulope ,   Department of Accounting Babcock University, Illisan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
Published: April 2022

Rape has long been a brutal part of the- human history of forceful sexual intercourse against a person who is weakened, unconscious or powerless of giving valid permission. The documented rise in sexual violence in Nigeria especially people with poor socio-economic legislators and status is not only to attributed to excessive drinking and indecent dressing but men superiority or the support of culture and beliefs that rape is a sign of maleness the fear of stigmatization, extortion from law enforcement, and lastly lack of confidence in the judicial system. However, there is paucity of literature on how socio-legal attribute on rape victims in Nigeria. Hence, this study investigated the effect of socio-legal attitude toward rape victims in Nigeria. The study employed survey research design. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 1000 respondents to obtain information on relevant issues through the aid of Google. Results from the study show that majority of the respondents had a negative attitude towards rape victims. There was an effect on gender differences in the attitude of Nigerians to male rape victims based on gender differences with a p-value < 0.05 (0.000, X2 = 197.307). Therefore, we failed to reject the alternate hypothesis. There was an effect in the attitude of Nigerians to female rape victims based on gender differences with a p-value < 0.05 (0.000, X2 = 18.955). Therefore, the null hypothesis is rejected.In conclusion, there is a need for public health education on rape and as well encouragement of victims to report cases with an assurance of their safety. Specialized women’s right organizations that should provide capacity building support and logistics services to youths and students in higher institutions and more studies should be carried out to identify the perception of gender-based rape among specific regions in the country and assessment of rape myths and factors that make them.
An analysis of preventive behaviour: Identifying the factors affecting voluntary self-isolation during COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: ANKARA Hasan Giray , DEĞERLİ Hakan , DEĞERLİ Havvana
Published: April 2022

Background: There has been limited research in revealing the socioeconomic determinants of self-isolation during COVID-19 pandemic.

Aim: This study examines socioeconomic factors affecting voluntary self-isolation during COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: The study exploits the virtually collected data of 933 individuals living in Turkey. The survey was conducted in the period between 06 April and 10 April when the people (at 20 - 65 years old) were not in compulsory quarantine and the curfews on the weekends and official holidays were not in force. A hierarchical multivariate regression design is used to identify the factors affecting voluntary self- isolation.

Results: It is found that gender, marital status, region, occupation and distance working opportunity have significant impacts on voluntary self-isolation status. In contrast, age, income, education and vulnerability against pandemic (i.e., having a chronic disease, pregnancy and living with someone older than 65 years of age) do not have associations with voluntary self-isolation status.

Conclusion: People living in large cities are less likely to be isolated voluntarily. Hence the policies restrict outing in the large cities may be influential on controlling the spread of coronavirus. Additionally, public employees are considerably less likely to be isolated voluntarily. Given that the clear effects of distance working on voluntary self- isolation status, it is believed that distance working policies especially for public employees may influence the spread of coronavirus.
Morse Code Translator
Authors: Pratik Parhi  , Parthivi Gaikwad  , Audumbar Salvi
Published: April 2022

• Translates text into Morse Code.
• Can also convert Morse code into English Text.
• Introduces Morse code to beginners.
• Gives additional information about Morse Code.
• It is going to be a website.
IOT based Women Security System using Raspberry Pi
Authors: Kirti Deshpande  , Rashmi Borgave  , Akansha Kale
Published: April 2022

The term “Smart Bracelet” mainly refers to the wearable devices that monitor and record a person’s Security. Tracking physical activity and proves constructive to the women in danger and helps them to fight such odds . However, little information exists about the comparability of wearable trackers women’s location . This device is a real-time, portable, Scrabble system that consists of a button that triggers the Raspberry-Pi, which sends the alert message, and our device check pulse rate and pulse rate is high then victims current location with a recorded image of the crime and also produces a high frequency alarm to draw the attention of others. Although this device has been designed primarily for women security, it can also benefit other members of the society including elderly people, a girl child or anyone who faces an unsafe situation.
Education and Training Interventions for Caregivers of People With Stroke (January 1, 1999–December 31, 2019)
Authors: Mack Amanda , Hildebrand Mary
Published: April 2022

Systematic Review Briefs provide a summary of the findings from systematic reviews developed in conjunction with the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Evidence-Based Practice Program. Each Systematic Review Brief summarizes the evidence on a theme related to a systematic review topic. This Systematic Review Brief presents findings from a systematic review on interventions providing only education and training for caregivers of people with stroke.
Calcio sérico, grosor cortical del segundo metacarpiano y síntomas en la menopausia
Authors: Fernández-Ramírez Andreina , Mejía-Montilla Jorly , Reyna-Villasmil, Nadia , Torres-Cepeda, Duly , Reyna-Villasmil. Eduardo
Published: April 2022

Objective: To establish the association between serum calcium concentrations, cortical thickness of the second metacarpal and symptoms of menopause. Methods: This study was cross-sectional and prospective and included menopausal women aged between 50 and 70 years who attended the Gynecology and Obstetrics consultation at the Central Hospital “Dr. Urquinaona”, Maracaibo, Venezuela. General characteristics, serum calcium concentrations, cortical thickness of the second metacarpal and menopausal symptoms were evaluated. Results: Most of the patients (55.5%) were older than 65 years, with the onset of menopause after 45 years (64.8%), with 4 or more pregnancies (85.2%) and without a history use of contraceptive methods (79.6%). It was observed that 38 participants (70.3%) presented normal values of serum calcium concentrations, while 16 women (29.6%) presented values below the normal value and 28 participants (51.8%) presented moderate changes. and 6 women (11.1%) presented severe changes in the cortical thickness of the second metacarpal. When analyzing the possible associations between menopausal symptoms with both serum calcium values and cortical thickness values, it was observed that these were not significant (p = 0.5097 and p =0.1617, respectively). No association was found between serum calcium concentrations and cortical thickness (p = 0.4074). Conclusion: There is no significant association between serum calcium concentrations, cortical thickness of the second metacarpal and menopausal symptoms.
Long-term outcome of pars plana Ahmed valve implant and vitrectomy in eyes with refractory glaucoma
Authors: Dubay Sareta K , Dwarika Dorian , Bhola Ronnie , Kumar Balakrishna Vineeth
Published: April 2022

Background: Pars plana vitrectomy with implantation of an Ahmed glaucoma valve in the vitreous cavity has been reported with a success rate in the management of refractory and neovascular glaucoma. This study aimed to present the outcomes of pars plana Ahmed glaucoma valve (PPAV) surgical implantation in cases with refractory glaucoma.

Methods: In this single-center, retrospective, comparative study, 87 consecutive patients diagnosed with refractory glaucoma who underwent PPAV surgical implantation between October 2015 and October 2019 were evaluated. A successful post-op outcome was defined as postoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) less than or equal to 21 mmHg upon examination and a reduction in the number of anti-glaucoma agents used at the latest follow-up.

Results: As a final count, 81 eyes of 78 patients with refractory glaucoma were included; 54 (66.66%) of the eyes had neovascular glaucoma. The mean follow-up was 20.65 ± 12.17 months (range: 2?52 months). The mean pre-op IOP was 40.01 ± 1.19 mmHg and reduced significantly to 16.73 ± 0.82 mmHg at the latest follow-up (P < 0.001); thus, a successful IOP outcome was achieved in 88.89% of eyes. The mean number of anti-glaucoma agents decreased significantly from 2.86 ± 0.09 pre-operatively to 1.46 ± 0.11 at the latest follow-up (P < 0.001); while 61 (75.31%) of eyes had a reduction in the number of IOP lowering eye drops, and 14 (17.28%) had no need for IOP lowering eye drops.

Conclusions: PPAV surgery is a successful procedure for IOP reduction in patients with refractory glaucoma. Our study demonstrated either elimination or reduction of IOP, lowering eye drops postoperatively. Large scale studies with a comparison group, a longer follow-up, and having various subtypes of glaucoma are required as future research to confirm these outcomes.
Jean-Luc Nancy 1940–2021
Authors: Heikkilä Martta
Published: April 2022

Filosofi Jean-Luc Nancy menehtyi Strasbourgissa 23. elokuuta 2021 pitkällisten sairauksien jälkeen. Nancy on luettu useimmiten dekonstruktion, jälkistrukturalismin ja jälkifenomenologian kaltaisten suuntausten piiriin, ja häntä voidaan monestakin syystä kutsua yhdeksi nykyhetken merkittävimmistä filosofeista niin Ranskassa kuin muualla maailmassa.
Process-based microphysical characterization of a strong mid-latitude convective system using aircraft in situ cloud measurements
Authors: Papke Chica Mireia , Hahn Valerian , Braeuer Tiziana , de la Torre Castro Elena , Ewald Florian , Gergely Mathias , Kirschler Simon , Bugliaro Goggia Luca , Knobloch Stefanie , Kraemer Martina , Lucke Johannes , Mayer Johanna , Maerkl Raphael , Moser Manuel , Tomsche Laura , Jurkat-Witschas Tina , Zoeger Martin , von Savigny Christian , Voigt Christiane
Published: April 2022

Abstract. Clouds in the mixed-phase temperature regime impose a large uncertainty onto climate prediction models, in part due to incomplete knowledge of the degree of glaciation affecting cloud radiative properties. To achieve a better representation of these clouds, it is crucial to improve the understanding of ice nucleation and growth as well as microphysical properties determining the cloud phase. In this case study, we provide a rare data set of aircraft in situ measurements in a strong mid-latitude convective system extending from the boundary layer to the tropopause and aim to extend the sparse database of such measurements. Data were obtained with the research aircraft HALO and cloud properties were probed with the Cloud and Aerosol Spectrometer (CAS-DPOL) and the Cloud Imaging Probe grayscale (CIPg) during the CIRRUS-HL mission above Southern Germany in July 2021. Microphysical properties of the convective cloud system were measured along a 58-minute stepwise descent between the ground weather stations of Hohenpeissenberg and Munich at temperatures of -35 °C, -23 °C, -13 °C, -7 °C, and -1 °C. A phase identification (liquid/ice) of particles with diameters > 50 μm was achieved using the particle images of the CIPg. Based on recent work, clouds were categorized into four groups with different microphysical properties: Mostly Liquid, Coexistence, Secondary Ice, and Large Ice. High concentrations of large ice crystals were observed in upper layers at temperatures between -35 °C and -13 °C, confirming the importance of the Wegener-Bergeron-Findeisen process for mid-latitude convection. Exceptionally high vertical motions for mid-latitudes of up to +/ 4 ms-1 encountered in the convection promote various freezing and ice growth processes, which in this system led to high ice water contents of up to ~ 1.2 gm-3 and to instrument icing. In contrast, low-level clouds near -1 °C encountered at lower vertical velocities were predominantly composed of liquid droplets and contained precipitated large ice in low concentrations. We find that mechanisms initiating ice nucleation and growth strongly depend on temperature, relative humidity, and vertical velocity and variate within the cloud system. Our measurements represent a unique in-flight data set on microphysical cloud properties of a strong midlatitude convective event and invite for detailed cloud model evaluations and radar intercomparisons with focus on the mixed-phase temperature regime.
Measurement report: Atmospheric new particle formation in a coastal agricultural site explained with binPMF analysis of nitrate CI-APi-TOF spectra
Authors: Olin Miska , Okuljar Magdalena , Rissanen Matti P. , Kalliokoski Joni , Shen Jiali , Dada Lubna , Lampimäki Markus , Wu Yusheng , Lohila Annalea , Duplissy Jonathan , Sipilä Mikko , Petäjä Tuukka , Kulmala Markku , Dal Maso Miikka
Published: April 2022

Abstract. The occurrence of new particle formation (NPF) events detected in a coastal agricultural site, at Qvidja, in Southwestern Finland, was investigated using the data measured with a nitrate ion-based chemical-ionization mass spectrometer (CI-APi-TOF). The binned positive matrix factorization method (binPMF) was applied to the measured spectra. It resulted in eight factors describing the time series of ambient gas and cluster composition at Qvidja during spring 2019. The most interesting factors related to the observed NPF events were the two factors with the highest mass-to-charge ratios, numbered 7 and 8, both having profiles with patterns of highly oxygenated organic molecules. It was observed that the factor 7 had elevated intensities during the NPF events. A variable with an even better connection to the observed NPF events is fF7, which denotes the fraction of the total spectra within the studied mass-to-charge ratio range between 169 and 450 Th being in a form of the factor 7. Values of fF7 higher than 0.5 were typically observed during the NPF events, of which durations also correlated with the duration of fF7 exceeding the critical value of 0.5. It was also observed that the factor 8 acts as a precursor of the factor 7 with high solar irradiance levels.
Effectivity of Quadratus Lumborum Block in Pediatric Patient Undergoing Abdominal Surgery at Sanglah General Hospital: A Case Series
Authors: Anggraeni Reni , Kurniyanta Putu
Published: April 2022

The Quadratus Lumborum Block (QLB) technique is a peripheral nerve block technique that aims to block pain in the abdominal area. This technique can be useful in surgeries with abdominal-pelvic incisions. In clinical studies, QLB have also been shown to provide less opioid consumption and longer postoperative analgesia than most of conventional procedures such as TAP (Transversus Abdominis Plane) blocks. Our case series study included five patients undergoing abdominal procedure with QLB approach. Mean age of patients included in this study was 2,8 years old; mean weight of 15,2 kg; mean height of 98,8 cm and mean BMI of 71 kg/m2. All patients were classified as ASA physical status I-II. Mean duration of operation was 94 minutes, and mean total opioid used was 6,6 mg. The pain severity score in FLACC was 0 in all patients at 0, 1st and 2nd hours post-operatively. However, the FLACC score at 4th hours were variable with a maximum score of 3. All patients had the FLACC score of 0 after the 4th hours. This study concludes that QLB is an effective analgesic option for patients undergoing abdominal procedure reflected by lower pain intensity using FLACC scoring system and reduced post-operative analgesic consumption.

Keywords: Quadratus Lumborum Block, Post-Operative Analgesia, Opioid.
CAMINHOS PARA A ACESSIBILIDADE EDUCACIONAL: AUDIODESCRIÇÃO DAS IMAGENS DO APLICATIVO IARA
Authors: Silva Manoela Cristina da , Jesus Manoela Nunes de , Soares Elaine Alves
Published: April 2022

O presente artigo objetiva apresentar, considerando a escassez de pesquisas e diretrizes acerca da audiodescrição (AD) para o público infantil, o processo de audiodescrição do IaraApp, um aplicativo para o ensino de Ciências voltado a crianças de oito a dez anos. Durante o projeto, foram enfrentados diferentes desafios, como a definição da ordem de descrição dos elementos e o tamanho dos roteiros de AD, tanto de imagens estáticas quanto de imagens dinâmicas. Ao final da pesquisa, concluiu-se que estratégias como a padronização das descrições, a escolha cautelosa do vocabulário e o emprego de comparações ajudaram na produção das ADs.
IQIYI E A TELEVISÃO CHINESA: UMA REFLEXÃO SOBRE AS PLATAFORMAS DE STREAMING SOB DEMANDA PARA ALÉM DO OCIDENTE
Authors: Araujo Mayara
Published: April 2022

Embora a China tenha se tornado um país bastante expressivo no campo político-econômico, poucos estudos são realizados no Brasil sobre o país numa perspectiva midiática. Assim, o artigo discute a indústria televisiva chinesa, a partir das recentes transformações causadas pela emergência do ambiente digital. Exploramos o caso da plataforma de vídeo sob demanda iQIYI, um dos maiores representantes do segmento. Ancorado na revisão bibliográfica, visamos contribuir com a desocidentalização dos estudos sobre televisão e sobre plataformas digitais. Concluímos que o Estado é um elemento-chave para se compreender as dinâmicas do mercado de SVOD na China.
DESIGNING A METHOD TO ACESSIBILIZE VISUAL ARTS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Authors: Seoane Alexandra Frazao , Araújo Vera Lúcia Santiago , Vieira Roberto Cesar Cavalcante
Published: April 2022

This article aims to describe the methodology used to accessibilize visual arts exhibitions aimed mainly at visually impaired people. The methodology involves audio description, tactile photographs and a tracking system. By means of two workshops of 40 hours each, audio description scripts that harmonized with the tactile pieces, planned simultaneously with the preparation of the scripts, were discussed. The research project has the participation of researchers in the areas of audio description, museology and computational design. The methodology is being tested, with the mounting of an exhibition at the Museum of Photography and researchers from UECE and UFC.
Justifying International Growth in Spanish Family Wineries and Olive Oil Mills
Authors: Cano-Rubio Myriam , Sanchez-Famoso Valeriano , Fuentes-Lombardo Guadalupe
Published: April 2022

This article examines the mediating effect of economic motivations on the relationship between family involvement and the growth-oriented made decisions. Besides, it analyses the moderating effect of internationalisation in this relationship as one strategic alternative to achieve that business growth. Family businesses possess features that set them apart from other types of businesses and influence on the establishment of objectives, in the selection of strategies and the decision-making process. Therefore, their desire to achieve long-term growth and/or survival could be motivated by reasons that differ from those of non-family businesses. Internationalisation is a possible strategy for achieving these long-term objectives. The developed empirical study is quantitative research based on the Partial Least Squares (PLS) methodology. The study population comprises Small Spanish wine and olive oil producers companies. Study results show that economic motivations affect the relationship between family involvement in the business and achievement of business growth. Likewise, we find that, depending on their international propensity as moderating variable, the mediation effect of the underlying business economic motivations is total for non-international firms, whereas that effect is a partial one if the firms have become international. Additionally, there is a moderation of internationalisation, with a total mediation of economic motivations in Spanish wineries, not occurring in the case of olive oil mills, where there is a partial mediation. In the decision-making process of high family involvement business, the economic motivations should be taken into account to achieve business growth from the development of the internationalisation strategy. These economic motivations could be as relevant as other non-economic motivations to guarantee the continuity of the family nature of the business, especially when the firms belong to the Spanish wine sector.
Playing Chess or Painting Pictures? Unpacking Entrepreneurial Intuition
Authors: Walsh Christian , Knott Paul , Collins Jamie
Published: April 2022

We present a longitudinal, empirical study of the entrepreneurial opportunity development process, focused specifically on intuition in multiple forms. By following the opportunity development process for several participants over a two-year period, we were able to extract empirical instances of various types of intuition applied to the development of entrepreneurial opportunities. We found that the entrepreneurs in the study used at least four distinct types of intuition: problem-solving, creative, social, and temporal. Of these, we propose temporal intuition as a type not yet discussed in extant literature, while the others have not previously been studied in the entrepreneurial context. There are strong connections between these various aspects of intuition, and we discuss how the four types interact in a dynamic, unfolding process we tentatively define as opportunity intuition.
Impact of COVID-19 on insurance industry
Authors: Batra Narendra Kumar , Gandhi Dheeraj , Shweta Shweta
Published: April 2022

The COVID-19 outbreak led to an unprecedented abrupt economic shock to many developing countries, among which was the Republic of North Macedonia. In order to reduce the impact of the disease spread, the government of North Macedonia implemented social distancing restrictions such a sclosure of schools, airports, borders, restaurants and shopping malls. In the most severe cases there were even lockdowns – the citizens of certain municipalities were prohibited from leaving theirhomes. This sub sequently led to a major economic down turn: stock market splummeted, inter- national trade slowed down, businesses went bankrupt and people were left unemployed. The resulting pandemic and the government actions taken inresponse, notably altered the social and economic activities under taken by the population (Stojkoski et al., 2020). In this paper we will try to find out impact of COVID-19 on Insurance Industry.
Top 100 most cited papers on medicinal plants research
Authors: Trivedi Guptnath , Gupta Nitesh Kumar , Kumar Vinay , Ramanathan Thirugnanasambandam , Bharadwaj Alok , Gupta Sanjeev Kumar , Noviar Rizki Andita , Kumar Abhishek
Published: April 2022

Background: The idea of the paper is to identify trends and examine the characteristics of the top 100 cited papers on medicinal plants research. Methods: Web of Science citation database was queried to identify the citations of the top 100 most cited papers on medicinal plants research. R and Excel statistical software were employed to extract bibliographic data on various parameters such as number of authors, publication year, journal name, country of origin, research collaboration, trend of research etc. The top 100 cited papers were extracted for further statistical and visual analysed on various grounds. Results: 100 top-cited articles were identified where these papers published in 51 journals, led by Journal of Ethnopharmacology (36 papers) and other journals. All most cited papers were published during 1993 to 2020. The common areas of study were categorized as radical scavenging activities of medicinal plants, antioxidant behaviour of medicinal plants, antiviral and anti-bacterial application, use of medicinal plants in diagnosis and treatment of various diseases such diabetes and cancer etc. India and China emerged as leading nations performing medicinal plants research and greater author’s collaboration were witnessed in medicinal plants research with an overall collaboration index of 4.39.
Reducing of specific carcinogenic disinfection by-products compounds from drinking water using chlorine dioxide as alternative for chlorine
Authors: Moustafa Rafat , Hassan Ali M. , Hammad Hamdi A. , Abdullah Ali M.
Published: April 2022

Chlorination has signiﬁcantly reducing the risk of pathogenic dirt but could pose a chemical hazard to human health due to formation of various disinfection by-products (DBPs). Chlorine dioxide is one of the most intriguing oxidants since it combines a high oxidation capacity with a minimal generation of harmful byproducts like chlorinated organics when used. As a result, it is widely utilized in the disinfection of drinking water and, more recently, in the disinfection of surfaces and structures. Trihalomethanes (THMs) that react with chlorine and organic materials are suspected carcinogens. THMs, haloacetic acids (HAAs), haloacetonitriles (HANs), and halogenated ketones are the most common disinfection by-products (DBPs). Cancer, abortion, poor birth weight, and congenital impairments are all increased by exposure to these by-products. This study aimed to highlight the ability to use chlorine dioxide as alternative for chlorine to reducing carcinogenic hazardous organic material formation. The study resulted that both the concentration of chlorine and chlorine dioxide is one of the major parameters in hazardous organic material formation.
Transient Expression of Plant-Codon-Optimized Cry2ab39 Gene by Agroinfiltration in N. Benthamiana
Authors: Le Ngoc Thu , Tran Huyen Thi , Trinh Vy Thai , Nguyen Tra Thi , Chu Ha Hoang , Do Phat Tien , Le Thanh Minh Thi , Pham Ngoc Bich
Published: April 2022

Objective: This study was performed to modify the coding sequence of a novel Cry2Ab39 gene derived from B. thuringiensis serovar canadensis strain SP142 in Vietnam and investigate the expression of this codon-optimized gene in Nicotiana benthamiana （N. benthamiana) leaves. Methods: The Cry2Ab39 gene sequence (Genebank No. MN319700.1) was modified based on codon bias of N. benthamiana. A sequence coding the legumin B4 signal peptide and a His-tag coding sequence followed by endoplasmic reticulum (ER) retention signal KDEL were added to the 5' and 3' ends of the codon optimized Cry2Ab39 gene, respectively. The binary vector pFGC5941 harboring optimized Cry2Ab39 under the control of either CaMV 35S or Arabidopsis rbcS1A promoters was constructed and used for transient gene expression in N. benthamiana via agroinfiltration. Results: The native Cry2Ab39 gene were optimized based on codon usage of N. benthamiana along with a preference of G/C-containing codons to increase the overall G-C content and the potential mRNA stability sequences. A significantly higher Cry2Ab39 protein quantity was produced from the construct driven by the Arabidopsis rbcS1A promoter as compared to the CaMV 35S promoter. In addition, the highest recombinant protein was accumulated in tobacco leaves at 6 days-post-infiltration (dpi) with bacterial density OD600 of 0.5. The His-tagged Cry2Ab39 was successfully purified by affinity chromatography using Ni-NTA columns. Conclusion: The recombinant Cry2Ab39 protein was successfully produced and purified from N. benthamiana leaves in appropriate amounts using suitable promoters and optimal transformation parameters. These results suggest high production of codon-optimized Cry2Ab39 gene in the plant system and show its potential for further applications in creating insect resistant crops.
Medicinal plant of Kedar Valley, Garhwal Himalaya (Uttarakhand)
Authors: Jagwan S. , Singh N. , Zargar K.
Published: April 2022

The article attempts to highlight the issue of medicinal Plant, especially in the Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarakhand with their botanical names, life form, distribution, habitat, part used, other useses and current status. The medicinal uses of 94 plants species have been presented. The results reported here are the outcome of extensive study of the literature on Garhwal flora, its uses and future benefits. Information has also been gathered from local people by an ethnobotanical survey in Kedar valley villages like Triyuginarayan, Guptkashi, Phata Rampur, district Rudraprayag, region of Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand.
English Language Teachers’ Perceptions about Design Thinking
Authors: Zebdyah Saeda W
Published: April 2022

This study aimed at investigating the English Language Teachers' perspectives toward design thinking and to examine the effect of experience, gender, and qualification factors on their perspectives. The study sample consisted of 135 teachers (64 females, 33 male) from Amman 1 Educational Directorate. The researcher developed a design thinking scale, its validity and reliability were approved. The results indicated that English Language teachers had a high degree of knowledge and practice about design thinking (mean= 4.10, S. D= 0.37) and there were no statistically significant differences in the design thinking means attributed to gender, teachers’ experience, or qualification. The study recommends conducting more research on design thinking, including different samples of teachers from disciplines other than English, and conducting qualitative research to observe the degree to which teachers apply design thinking strategies.