bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An ethnobotanical study on the Chuanqing People of China based on an herbal market survey at the Dragon Boat Festival
Authors: Wang Qinghe , Zhao Ling , Gao Chi , Zhao Jiawen , Ren Zixuan , Shen YuXiang , Yao Ruyu , Yin HongXiang
Published: February 2021

Background: The Chuanqing (穿青人) are an ethnic group native to the Guizhou Province of China, with a unique culture and rich knowledge of traditional medicinal plants. The herbal market at the Dragon Boat Festival (DBF) plays an important role in the inheritance of traditional medicinal knowledge among the Chuanqing. This study aims to record the profile of medicinal plants of the Chuanqing, discuss the dilemmas faced by its inheritance and propose strategies. Such information is important for the inheritance and protection of the Chuanqing’s traditional medical knowledge. Methods: Data were collected through key informant interviews, semi-structured interviews and free listing. The collected voucher specimens were identified and deposited in the herbarium. The medicinal plants were compared with the Information System of Chinese Rare and Endangered Plants of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The results were compared with those of the pharmacopeia of the People's Republic of China (ChP) and the Quality Standard of TCM, and National Medicine in Guizhou Province (QSG) and traditional medicines of Southeast Asian countries. Data were analyzed with use-value (UV) and cultural importance index (CI) values. Results: A total of 102 species from 53 families and 92 genera were recorded, with Orchidaceae and Asparagaceae (6 species each), Berberidaceae and Asteraceae (5 species each) as the predominant families. Whole plant (36%) was the most common medicinal part. Decoction (44%) was the most common preparation method. Seventy-one investigated human ailments were grouped into 12 categories. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system (34 mentions) were the most frequently mentioned in this study. Moreover, the most frequently used taxon was Hedera sinensis (Tobler) Hand.-Mazz. (UV and CI=0.29). A total of 9 medicinal plants were recorded in the Information System of Chinese Rare and Endangered Plants of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The Chuanqing’s medicine had high similarity with ChP and QSG. While it had a high similarity in preparation method, and low similarity in medicinal parts, plant families and disease treatments with traditional medicines in Southeast Asian countries.Conclusions: The traditional herbal market at the DBF is an important platform for communicating traditional medicinal plant knowledge of the Chuanqing. There are some differences and connections between the Chuanqing's medicine, Chinese traditional medicines, and traditional medicines in Southeast Asian countries. The Chuanqing's traditional medicine is facing many difficulties in the inheritance and development. More scientific research and policies planning are needed to solve it. This study highlights the traditional medicinal knowledge of the Chuanqing, providing basic data for further research on and protection of minority medicine.
Optimization of scleroglucan production by Sclerotium rolfsii by lowering pH during fermentation via oxalate metabolic pathway manipulation using CRISPR/Cas9
Authors: Bai Tianlong , Wang Teng , Li Yan , Gao Na L , Zhang Lixin , Chen Wei-Hua , Yin Xiushan
Published: February 2021

Background Sclerotium rolfsii is a potent producer of many secondary metabolites, one of which like scleroglucan is an exopolysaccharide (EPS) appreciated as a multipurpose compound applicable in many industrial fields.Results Aspartate transaminase (AAT1) catalyzes the interconversion of aspartate and α-ketoglutarate to glutamate and oxaloacetate. We selected AAT1 in the oxalate metabolic pathway as a target of CRISPR/Cas9. Disruption of AAT1 leads to the accumulation of oxalate, rather than its conversion to α-ketoglutarate (AKG). Therefore, AAT1-mutant serves to lower the pH (pH 3–4) so as to increase the production of the pH-sensitive metabolite scleroglucan to 21.03 g L− 1 with a productivity of up to 0.25 g L− 1·h− 1.Conclusions We established a platform for gene editing that could rapidly generate and select mutants to provide a new beneficial strain of S. rolfsii as a scleroglucan hyper-producer, which is expected to reduce the cost of controlling the optimum pH condition in the fermentation industry.
A usability study in patients with stroke using MERLIN, a robotic system based on serious games for upper limb rehabilitation in the home setting.
Authors: Guillén-Climent Silvia , Garzo Ainara , Muñoz-Alcaraz María Nieves , Casado-Adam Pablo , Ruiz-Ruano Javier Arcas , Mejías-Ruiz Manuela , Mayordomo-Riera Fernando Jesús
Published: February 2021

Background: Neuroscience and neurotechnology are transforming stroke rehabilitation. Robotic devices, in addition to telerehabilitation, are increasingly being used to train the upper limbs after stroke, and their use at home allows us to extend institutional rehabilitation by increasing and prolonging therapy. The aim of this study is to assess the usability of the MERLIN robotic system based on serious games for upper limb rehabilitation in people with stroke in the home environment.Methods: 9 participants with a stroke in three different stages of recovery (subacute, short-term chronic and long-term chronic) with impaired arm/hand function, were recruited to use the MERLIN system for 3 weeks: one week training at the Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), and 2 weeks at the patients’ homes. To evaluate usability, the System Usability Scale (SUS), Adapted Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI), Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive Technology (QUEST), and the ArmAssist Usability Assessment Questionnaire were used in the post-intervention. Clinical outcomes for upper limb motor function were assessed pre- and post-intervention.Results: 9 patients participated in and completed the study. The usability assessment reported a high level of satisfaction: mean SUS score 71.94 % (SD=16.38), mean QUEST scale 3.81 (SD=0.38), and mean Adapted IMI score 6.12 (SD=1.36). The results of the ArmAssist Questionnaire showed an average of 6 out of 7, which indicates that MERLIN is extremely intuitive, easy to learn and easy to use. Regarding clinical assessment, the Fugl-Meyer scores showed moderate improvements from pre- to post-intervention in the total score of motor function (p = 0.002). There were no significant changes in the Modified Ashworth scale outcomes (p = 0.169).Conclusions: This usability study indicates that home-based rehabilitation for upper limbs with the MERLIN system is safe, useful, feasible and motivating. Telerehabilitation constitutes a major step forward in the use of intensive rehabilitation at home.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04405609. Registered 06 January 2020 - Retrospectively registered, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04405609
Formulation and Characterization of gallic acid and quercetin chitosan nanoparticles for sustained release in treating Colorectal Cancer
Authors: Patil Poournima , Killedar Suresh
Published: February 2021

The current work was addressed to characterize gallic acid from amla fruit and quercetin from peels of pomegranate fruit and formulated into Chitosan (CS) nanoparticles and to evaluate their cytotoxicity towards human colorectal cancer (HCT 116) cell lines for the treatment of DMH induced colorectal cancer in Wistar rats. Identification of the biomolecules was performed by using different chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, as 1H-NMR, GC-MS, LC-MS and HPTLC. Characterization of CS nanoparticles carried out by using X- ray diffraction (XRD) Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), entrapment efficiency and In vitro drug release confirmed successful encapsulation of biomolecules into CS nanoparticles. A significant change in aberrant crypt foci (ACF) in CS nanoparticles compared to polyherbal extract were observed, with decrease in the colonic glutathione, catalase and superoxide dismutase levels and values differed significantly (P < 0.005).
Lithium inhibits NF-κB nuclear translocation and modulate inflammation profiles in Rift Valley Fever Virus-infected Raw 264.7 macrophages
Authors: Makola Raymond Tshepiso , Kgaladi Joe , More Garland Kgosi , Vuren Petrus Jansen van , Paweska Janusz Tadeusz , Matsebatlela Thabe Moses
Published: February 2021

Introduction: Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) is a zoonotic life-threatening viral infection endemic across sub-Saharan African countries and the Arabian Peninsula; however, there is a growing panic of its spread to non-endemic regions. This viral infection triggers a wide spectrum of symptoms that span from fibril illnesses to more severe symptoms such as haemorrhagic fever and encephalitis. These severe symptoms have been associated with dysregulated immune response propagated by the virulence factor, non-structural protein (NSs). Thus, this study investigates the effects of lithium on NF-κB translocation and RFVF-induced inflammation in Raw 264.7 macrophages. Methods: The supernatant from RVFV-infected Raw 264.7 cells, treated with lithium, was examined using an ELISA assay kit to measure levels of cytokines and chemokines. The H2DCF-DA and DAF-2 DA florigenic assays were used to determine the levels of ROS and RNS by measuring the cellular fluorescence intensity post RVFV-infection and lithium treatment. Western blot and immunocytochemistry assays were used to measure expression levels of the inflammatory proteins and cellular location of the NF-κB, respectively. Results: Lithium was shown to stimulate interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) production as early as 3 hrs pi. Production of the secondary pro-inflammatory cytokine and chemokine, interleukin-6 (IL-6) and regulated on activation, normal T cell expressed and secreted (RANTES), were elevated as early as 12 hrs pi. Treatment with lithium stimulated increase of production of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and Interleukin -10 (IL-10) in RVFV-infected and uninfected macrophages as early as 3 hrs pi. The RVFV-infected cells treated with lithium displayed lower ROS and RNS production as opposed to lithium-free RVFV-infected control cells. Western blot analyses demonstrated that lithium inhibited iNOS expression while stimulating expression of heme oxygenase (HO) and IκB in RVFV-infected Raw 264.7 macrophages. Results from immunocytochemistry and Western blot assays revealed that lithium inhibits NF-κB nuclear translocation in RVFV-infected cells compared to lithium-free RVFV-infected cells and 5 mg/ml LPS controls. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that lithium inhibits NF-kB nuclear translocation and modulate inflammation profiles in RVFV-infected Raw 264.7 macrophage cells.
A DEEP LEARNING MODEL IMPLEMENTATION BASED ON RSSI FINGERPRINTING FOR LORA-BASED INDOOR LOCALIZATION
Authors: Ali Irsan Taufik , Muis Abdul , Sari Riri Fitri
Published: February 2021

LoRa technology has received a lot of attention in the last few years. Numerous success stories about using LoRa technology for the Internet of Things in various implementations. Several studies have found that the use of LoRa technology has the opportunity to be implemented in indoor-based applications. LoRa technology is found more stable and is more resilient to environmental changes. Environmental change of the indoor is a major problem to maintain accuracy in position prediction, especially in the use of Received Signal Strength (RSS) fingerprints as a reference database. The variety of approaches to solving accuracy problems continues to improve as the need for indoor localization applications increases. Deep learning approaches as a solution for the use of fingerprints in indoor localization have been carried out in several studies with various novelties offered. Let’s introduce a combination of the use of LoRa technology's excellence with a deep learning method that uses all variations of measurement results of RSS values at each position as a natural feature of the indoor condition as a fingerprint. All of these features are used for training in-deep learning methods. It is DeepFi-LoRaIn which illustrates a new technique for using the fingerprint data of the LoRa device's RSS device on indoor localization using deep learning methods. This method is used to find out how accurate the model produced by the training process is to predict the position in a dynamic environment. The scenario used to evaluate the model is by giving interference to the RSS value received at each anchor node. The model produced through training was found to have good accuracy in predicting the position even in conditions of interference with several anchor nodes. Based on the test results, DeepFi-LoRaIn Technique can be a solution to cope with changing environmental conditions in indoor localization
Costing and Financial Management: The Financial Impact of Investment of Technology in Motors Manufacturers (T) LTD
Authors: Rehman Fatema
Published: February 2021

This study examined the relative effects of investing in technology and its financial impact on the company. The analysis was based on primary data collected from the auditor of Motor Manufacturers (T) LTD which included the cash flow statement and income statements for the years 2015 to 2017. The review also included secondary data from previous researches in order to support the results and findings obtained. The findings of study show that companies investing in technology would bring a positive financial impact for the company. The results indicate that the company can bring higher returns and better liquidity through new technology however needs to maintain it throughout the years in order to bring constant improvement. In order to analyze the impact of investment in technology, the financial analysis would include the ratio analysis, budgeting, benchmarking, risk management and investment appraisal. The constantly changing environment increases the need of investing in technology however the negative financial impact becomes a concern for a company’s management. This therefore causes the management in neglecting the idea of investing in technology which does not bring any positive impact that it could have brought to the company if the management would have forecasted its’ financial and investment appraisal.
The Process, Structure and Contribution of Work-Based Learning (WBL) to Nursing or Health
Authors: Ekong Elizabeth Namukombe
Published: February 2021

Background: Nurses and midwives’ contribution to the health workforce is commended globally. Continuous professional guidelines for nurses and midwives are in place to enhance life-long learning. However, literature on Work-Based Learning in healthcare settings is limited. It is important to document evidence on how nurses learn at their places of work to strengthen life-long learning. Aim: To identify existing evidence on the process, structure and contribution of WBL to nursing or health care outcomes. Design: we used scoping review approach. Data sources: EBSCOhost, Wiley Online University, and Science Direct. Google was used as a general search engine. Review Methods: Screening was by reading abstracts and full texts. Contextualization and thematic analysis were employed. The John Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice appraisal tools were used to determine the level and quality of evidence. Results: A total of 14 articles were reviewed. Identifying the problem, assessing the environment, having a learning action plan and documentation are key steps for WBL. A positive workplace culture, collaboration between the learner, organization, regulation and education institutions in addition to learning resources make a strong structure for WBL. Individual and institutional growth and visibility that contribute to improved quality of care are outcomes of WBL. Conclusion: The literature reviewed suggests that nurses ought to engage in a step wise process for effective WBL. Efficient collaboration between the learner, workplace, education and regulatory institutions are needed to support WBL. WBL plays an important role in improving nursing and health care outcomes.
Exploring Students’ Experiences of E-learning in Midwifery Course: A Qualitative Study Involving Nursing Students Taking Midwifery Course at Rusangu University
Authors: Mambwe Patricia
Published: February 2021

Digital teaching and learning sprouted as sparks of fire at different points with the traditional method of teaching and learning stone walling its presence and its ability to be appreciated. Following an unprecedented burst of COVI-19 pandemic, institutions of higher learning embraced digital learning extensively and seemingly forever. This study was launched for the purpose of exploring nursing students’ experiences of e-learning as they pursued Midwifery Course during the pandemic. The study used a cross-sectional design with a qualitative approach. A mixture of 60 third year and fourth year Nursing students taking Midwifery as a course participated in the study through 6 Focus Group discussions. The study found that students residing in rural places of the country faced challenges of poor internet connectivity due to weak signal strength. They could fail to participate during interactive virtual class due to uncharged electronic gadgets or interrupted session due to power outages. Some had neither Personal Computers nor a smart phone to enable them access learning materials. E-learning, in spite of institutions embracing it due to COVID-19 pandemic related reasons, it remains the quickest, widest and most efficient and effective way of teaching and learning with greater potential for being the future mainstay of learning. Telecommunication and electricity supply companies need to invest more in technology to enable lecturers and students access uninterrupted and reliable internet network because with technology advancement comes, a cultural shift from the traditional way of learning to the digitalized mode of learning.
Journey to the center of the heart: Bilateral absent superior vena cava with heart block
Authors: Elborae Ahmed , Doss Ramy , Shaaban Mahmoud , Elkhouly Ahmed A , Abdullah Mohamed , Soror Khalid
Published: February 2021

Bilaterally absent superior vena cava (SVC) is extremely rare anomaly with a few case reports in the literature. Without associated congenital cardiac disease, these anomalies are asymptomatic. This report describes an adult patient with bilaterally absent SVC presenting with Mobitz type II heart block and a structurally normal heart.
Regular formal modules in local fields and irregularly degree
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Vlaskina Natalya K. , Vostokov Sergei V. ,   St. Petersburg State University, Pital’ Petr N. ,   St. Petersburg State University, Tsybyshiev Aleksey E. ,   St. Petersburg Department of Steklov Mathematical Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: February 2021

In this paper we investigate the irregular degree of finite not ramified local field extantions with respect to a polynomial formal group and in the multiplicative case. There was found necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of primitive roots of ps power from 1 and (endomorphism [ps]Fm) in L-th unramified extension of the local field K (for all positive integer s). These conditions depend only on the ramification index of the maximal abelian subextension of the field K Ka/Qp.
Limit theorems for generalized perimeters of random inscribed polygons. I
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Simarova Ekaterina N. ,   Leonhard Euler International Mathematical Institute
Published: February 2021

Lao and Mayer (2008) recently developed the theory of U-max-statistics, where instead of the usual averaging the values of the kernel over subsets, the maximum of the kernel is considered. Such statistics often appear in stochastic geometry. Their limit distributions are related to distributions of extreme values. This is the first article devoted to the study of the generalized perimeter (the sum of side powers) of an inscribed random polygon, and of U-max-statistics associated with it. It describes the limiting behavior for the extreme values of the generalized perimeter. This problem has not been studied in the literature so far. One obtains some limit theorems in the case when the parameter y, arising in the definition of the generalized perimeter does not exceed 1.
About mathematical simulation of processes for high-speed loading of materials on Department of Physical Mechanics of St. Petersburg State University
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Morozov Victor A. , Bogatko Vsevolod I. ,   St. Petersburg State University, Yakovlev Andrey B. ,   St. Petersburg State University
Published: February 2021

The researches of shock-wave processes in the constructional materials are actual, but carrying out of natural experiments is extremely inconvenient and expensive, and sometimes it is even impossible to replicate. Therefore basically all researches of these problems are reduced to various cases of simulation of processes for high-speed loading of materials in the laboratory circumstances. In the paper we consider following directions of mathematical simulation of processes for high-speed loading of materials that were made on department of physical mechanics of St. Petersburg State University: the simulation of shock-loaded media by using of dynamics of dislocations; the simulation of high-speed loading of media with the account of the relaxation phenomena in a near-surface region; the simulation of propagation of the short elastoplastic impulse in medium under the condition of influence of a weak magnetic field; the generation of mathematical models of deformation and destruction of thin metal rings by a magnetic-pulse method; the simulation of crack propagation during the short-term pulse loading.
Models of Transforming Quality Management Systems in the Digital Company
Authors: Manakhova I. V. , Levchenko E. V. , Esina A. R.
Published: February 2021

Today enterprises and organizations use and develop digital technologies more and more intensively, for example, artificial intellect, the Internet of things, chat-bots, virtual and augmented reality, block-chain, which shapes a new landscape in economic activity and changes nature of interrelations in the quality management system (QMS). In conditions of business digitalization physical economic activity is shifted to the virtual environment. The article studies transformation processes in quality management systems of companies under the influence of digital technologies, analyzes mechanisms and directions of raising product quality, growth in efficiency and effectiveness in quality management systems and reaching competitive advantages of digital company. The authors tried to investigate three aspects in the field of developing QMS in companies in conditions of digitalization: 1) studying changing character of stakeholders’ cooperation in digital company QMS; 2) designing tools for assessing cost of these transformations in digital company; 3) analyzing methods of raising efficiency of competitive advantages creation in digital company with new forms stakeholders’ cooperation in QMS. The research identifies models of transforming QMS in digital companies and shows character of stakeholders’ cooperation, it also proposes upgrading tools for assessing the cost of digital company transformation and works out ways of raising competitiveness of digital company in different models of transforming QMS.
Synchronizing Operation of Russian Banks and Institutions of Development in the System of National Project Implementation
Authors: Altukhova E. V.
Published: February 2021

Stability of economic development depends mainly on the efficiency of steps taken by the government in view of providing the economic growth. Pandemic after-effects cause still greater necessity of progressive development of economy. Institutions of development play a special role in intensifying investment processes. Well-organized functioning of these structures can resolve problems, which can hardly be settled by market mechanisms. Taking into account the need in efficient tools for national projects implementation, the key problem we are facing now is how to ensure the productive interaction of infrastructural elements of the economic system. In this context the article studies issues of interaction of institutes of development in the system of national projects implementation in view of specific features of economic development and normative practice. As a result of the present analysis a set of measures and recommendations were worked out, which could foster the attainments of national goals of development by active engagement of institutions of development in the process of national projects implementation. The author proposes to strengthen the system of monitoring project financing in order to make it more flexible and grounded in the aspect of responding the changes in the object needs. The article also shows the possibility of Russian banks and institutions of development interaction in conditions of synchronization.
Growth and Yield Response of Garlic (Allium Sativum L.) to Intra-row Spacing and Variety at Selekeleka, Northern Ethiopia
Authors: Teshale Mulu , Tekeste Negasi
Published: February 2021

Background:

Garlic is an important condiment and cash crop in Ethiopia. Low yield and productivity of the crop are the major characteristics of the crop in the country. Many factors affect the productivity of the crop in the country, however poor agronomic practices, especially the use of low-yielding varieties and inappropriate spacing, are the major ones.

Objective:

The aim of this study is to evaluate the growth and yield response of garlic to intra-row spacing and variety, and to identify the optimum intra-row spacing and high-yielding variety.

Methods:

The field experiment was composed of three garlic varieties vis-a-vis Tsedey 92, Bishoftu Netch and Local and four levels of intra-row spacing with 5cm, 7.5cm, 10cm and 12.5 cm laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design replicated three times. Data pertaining growth, yield and yield-related parameters were collected and analyzed using Genstat software.

Results:

Main effects of variety and intra-row spacing significantly(p≤0.05) affected days to maturity, plant height, leaf number, leaf length, leaf width, bulb length, bulb diameter, clove number per bulb, mean bulb weight, and clove diameter. Interaction effects of variety and intra-row spacing significantly (p≤0.05) influenced clove length, fresh biomass yield, dry biomass yield, marketable cloves per bulb, marketable, unmarketable and total bulb yield. The highest total bulb yield of 8.98 tha-1was obtained from treatment combination of variety Tsedey 92 and 5cm intra-row spacing although at par with treatment combinations of Bishoftu Netch variety and 5cm intra-row spacing which gave 8.70 tha-1while the lowest (5.37 tha-1) was obtained at treatment combinations of local variety and intra-spacing of 12.5cm. The highest (8.05 tha-1) and lowest (4.94 tha-1) marketable bulb yield of garlic were obtained at treatment combinations of variety Tsedey 92 planted with 5cm intra-row spacing and local variety planted with 12.5cm, respectively.

Conclusion:

Tsedey 92 variety together with an intra-row spacing of 5cm could be suggested for high total and marketable bulb yield in the study area.
Implementation of Second Step Learning (SSL) as Psychosocial Stimulation of 7-12 Years Old Children with Neglectful Parents
Authors: Satiti Ika Arum Dewi , Amalia Waifti
Published: February 2021

Parenting style is an important component in children's emotional social development. Children who have parents with the neglectful parenting type tend to be either very aggressive or very passive and aloof so they are at highest risk of getting into various difficulties. The appropriate stimulation needs to be given to children in this condition to improve emotional and social engagement. Second step learning (SSL) is a method of stimulating social emotional development that is used to train empathy skills, emotional management, case solving and socializing. The purpose of this study was to apply the SSL method as psychosocial stimulation for children aged 7-12 years with neglectful parents at SDN Bendosari 2 Pujon, Kabupaten Malang.

The research method used is a quasy experiment with data analysis of the dependent T test to see changes in children's psycho-social development before and after the implementation of SSL. Implementation was carried out on 50 children with parents who have a neglectful type of parenting style. The SSL method is carried out in 4 steps, namely material presentation, case discussions, activities with groups and activities with parents.

The results of this study indicate a significant change in the mean social emotional values of children before the stimulation of SSL (80.5 ± 11.7) and after stimulation of SSL (90.1 ± 11) with a P value of 0.000. From the results of this study it can be concluded that second step learning (SSL) stimulation is effective in improving the social emotionality of children aged 7-12 years with neglectful parents at SDN Bendosari 2 Pujon, Kabupaten Malang.
Peer Support Intervention’s Impact on Glycemic Control Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Authors: Febriani Dita Hanna
Published: February 2021

Several models have been developed to provide support for patient self-management to control their blood glucose. Peer support intervention believed to bring positive impact on glycemic control in patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The aim of this review was to identify the effect of several peer support interventions on glycemic control among adult with type 2 diabetes mellitus. An integrative search was conducted in electronic databased Pub Med, CINALH, and Cochrane. The inclusion criteria of studies included were employed peer support intervention, randomized control trial in patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus, glycemic control as outcome, English language, published in last 10 years, and available in free full text. Seven studies met the inclusion criteria and included in the further analysis. Five studies reported peer support intervention found statistically significant to improve glycemic control through decreasing HbA1c level. Short term peer support intervention provide potential benefit on glycemic control.
Hospital Investment Decisions in Healthcare 4.0 Technologies: Scoping Review and Framework for Exploring Challenges, Trends, and Research Directions (Preprint)
Authors: Vassolo Roberto Santiago , Mac Cawley Alejandro Francisco , Tortorella Guilherme Luz , Fogliatto Flavio Sanson , Tlapa Diego , Narayanamurthy Gopalakrishnan
Published: February 2021

BACKGROUND

Alternative approaches to analyzing and evaluating health care investments in state-of-the-art technologies are being increasingly discussed in the literature, especially with the advent of Healthcare 4.0 (H4.0) technologies or eHealth. Such investments generally involve computer hardware and software that deal with the storage, retrieval, sharing, and use of health care information, data, and knowledge for communication and decision-making. Besides, the use of these technologies significantly increases when addressed in bundles. However, a structured and holistic approach to analyzing investments in H4.0 technologies is not available in the literature.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to analyze previous research related to the evaluation of H4.0 technologies in hospitals and characterize the most common investment approaches used. We propose a framework that organizes the research associated with hospitals’ H4.0 technology investment decisions and suggest five main research directions on the topic.

METHODS

To achieve our goal, we followed the standard procedure for scoping reviews. We performed a search in the Crossref, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases with the keywords investment, health, industry 4.0, investment, health technology assessment, healthcare 4.0, and smart in the title, abstract, and keywords of research papers. We retrieved 5701 publications from all the databases. After removing papers published before 2011 as well as duplicates and performing further screening, we were left with 244 articles, from which 33 were selected after in-depth analysis to compose the final publication portfolio.

RESULTS

Our findings show the multidisciplinary nature of the research related to evaluating hospital investments in H4.0 technologies. We found that the most common investment approaches focused on cost analysis, single technology, and single decision-maker involvement, which dominate bundle analysis, H4.0 technology value considerations, and multiple decision-maker involvement.

CONCLUSIONS

Some of our findings were unexpected, given the interrelated nature of H4.0 technologies and their multidimensional impact. Owing to the absence of a more holistic approach to H4.0 technology investment decisions, we identified five promising research directions for the topic: development of economic valuation methodologies tailored for H4.0 technologies; accounting for technology interrelations in the form of bundles; accounting for uncertainties in the process of evaluating such technologies; integration of administrative, medical, and patient perspectives into the evaluation process; and balancing and handling complexity in the decision-making process.
Correction: Adequacy of Web-Based Activities as a Substitute for In-Person Activities for Older Persons During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Survey Study (Preprint)
Authors: Cohen-Mansfield Jiska , Muff Aline , Meschiany Guy , Lev-Ari Shahar
Published: February 2021

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ONE DRAFT OF A POSSIBLE CONSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT FOR KOSOVO AND METOHIJA
Authors: Bojanic Bojan , Spalevic Zaklina
Published: February 2021

The authors will point out some possible models for solving an extremely complex problem, which for decades has been an open issue for which, without much success, a mutually acceptable solution is being sought – Kosovo and Metohija. The paper analyzes three possible options, with different intensity of relations between the Republic of Serbia and so called Kosovo. In the first case, which implies the strongest relationship between Serbia and Kosovo and Metohija, this issue could be resolved by passing a law on substantial autonomy (with changes to certain constitutional provisions) which would formally assign all the competencies now available in the province, while the other two models do not imply the adoption of such a law, so it could be done exclusively by changing the Constitution of the Republic of Serbia. In none of the proposed models, the so-called Kosovo would not have full international legal subjectivity, Serbia would not recognize Kosovo’s self-proclaimed independence, nor could so-called Kosovo become a member of the United Nations, and there would be no Kosovo Army. The province would have internal sovereignty.
COSMOPOLITAN DYSTOPIA: INTERNATIONAL INTERVENTION AND THE FAILURE OF THE WEST
Authors: Lisanin Mladen
Published: February 2021

Philip Cunliffe, Cosmopolitan Dystopia: International Intervention and the Failure of the West. Manchester University Press, Manchester, 2020, 228 p.
Determining the degree of pulse absorption of air blast wave by spaced material systems
Authors: Starczewski Lech , Szcześniak Krzysztof , Gmitrzuk Michał , Nyc Robert
Published: February 2021

The paper presents the results of a study to determine the degree of attenuation of a detonation wave pulse generated by a spherical ceresin-phlegmatized hexogen charge, by spaced material systems. The systems were mounted on a ballistic pendulum and the amount of energy absorbed was determined based on the change in pendulum swing. The spaced panels with absorbing elements, simulated the flat bottom of a vehicle exposed to a single blast.
70 Years of explosives and chemical safety publications from the Institute of Industrial Organic Chemistry
Authors: Sałaciński Tomasz , Maranda Andrzej
Published: February 2021

The study is a review of the publications of the Institute of Industrial Organic Chemistry (IPO) on explosives and chemical safety. The various designs of the IPO journals are presented, including general bibliographical data (circulation, number of pages, number of articles – including publications on explosives and chemical safety). The members of the editorial and scientific boards of the journals published from 1956 to the present day, are presented.
Religiusitas dan Entrepreneurship
Authors: Shohib Muhammad
Published: February 2021

Entrepreneurship has contributed considerably in the country'seconomic growth, so research on this theme is increasingly in demand andgrowing well. Religiosity has given a distinctness in the individual andinfluenced his behavior. This study aims to examine the relationship of religiositywith entrepreneurship by using literature review. Literature review search wascunducted on ProQuest, EBSCO, Science Direct electronic database usingkeywords of entrepreneurship and religiousity. We found that religiosity has astrong association with entrepreneurial behaviors and traits, both as a distinctivefeature of entrepreneurial character that distinguishes between high and lowreligiosity, strategy in entrepreneurship and other psychological aspects ofentrepreneurship.
Postoperative antibiotic therapy patterns in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) patients
Authors: Inayah Aghnia Fuadatul , Nugraha Rizki Lisya , Hasmono Didik
Published: February 2021

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlarged prostate disease benign or a condition when the cells are present the prostate gland has an increased proliferation rate. There are several treatment options, including conservative (watchful waiting), medical, and surgery. Antibiotics in BPH cases can be prophylactic antibiotics or empiric antibiotics. This study was  an observational study. The samples were BPH patients who received antibiotics for period January - November 2019. The pattern of prophylactic antibiotic use shows that most of the patients received ceftriaxone therapy. Operation on BPH patients is TURP which is an operation classified into surgery with a clean-contaminated category so that prophylactic antibiotics are required. There are two patterns of use for empiric antibiotics in BPH patients: single (88%) and combination (12%). The pattern of single or combined use is given to patients depending on the complications of the disease and the patient's clinical condition. BPH cases occur in men mostly occurs at the age of 60-74 years. Prophylactic antibiotic therapy in BPH patients, namely ceftriaxone 1 gr IV once daily was 48 patients (90.6%), a broad spectrum. Meanwhile, the most use of empirical antibiotics with a single pattern is Ceftriaxone 1 gr IV twice daily (35.6%).
STATISTICAL DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSPORT WHICH REFLECTS THE NEED FOR CATALYSTS
Authors: Kačmáry Peter , Straka Martin
Published: February 2021

This paper deals with the analysis and expected development of freight transport and especially road freight transport in Slovakia and in the European Union. Transport, which ensures the movement of goods, animals and people in all countries around the world, has a significant influence on the development of the national economy. However, this development of transport has a negative impact on the global ecological situation, and therefore devices, that eliminate this impact, are still developing at the same time. These devices include catalytic converters (catalysts) for exhaust systems fitted to all modern propulsion systems of road, rail and water vehicles that use burning petrol or diesel. Based on the development of transport, the need for catalysts is derived, which still use elements of the PGMs (Platinum Group Metals). The result of the article is an analysis and expected predicted development of freight transport and road freight transport in both cases - in Slovakia and in the EU, which will affect the future demand for PGMs.
Working conditions and labor flexibility in non-family farms: weather-based labor management by Japanese paddy rice corporations
Authors: Yagi Hironori , Hayashi Tsuneo
Published: February 2021

Improving working conditions in agriculture is of great concern throughout the world. Just as in other industries, many young farm workers prefer to work as salaried employees, which has brought attention to non-family farms as providers of employment opportunities. However, in the presence of a strong need to flexibly respond to weather, there is still difficulty regarding whether workplaces without overworking can exist. This study is based on in-depth surveys of non-family rice farms in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. Our findings suggest that even in non-family farms, holiday-setting is done flexibly to account for weather, and systems that allow for harvesting at appropriate times are in place. During the busy farming period, in joint-stock farms, where multiple farmers invest together, full-time employees work overtime. In contrast, in community farms, many community residents take turns for working, which allows work to be done on time. A closer analysis of work records shows that, in either organizational structure, specific members need to overwork. Reasons behind this include issues with sunk costs in the form of monthly wages, lack of skills among part-time employees, and the communication costs of coordinating with many part-time employees.
Propensity for premature filing for judicial financial recovery in large-scale agriculture in Brazil
Authors: Ortiz Antonio Carlos , Monaco Henrique , Machado Vitor , Boehlje Michael
Published: February 2021

In the Brazilian agricultural space, numerous cases of large farmers have declared themselves in severe financial distress and filed for Judicial Financial Recovery (JFR) in the past few years. Our statistical analysis, although preliminary and based on limited available data, indicates that these operations have shown financial indices at levels that, in general, did not significantly differ from a sample of other larger farmers’. Only ‘liquidity’ presented a more persistent relationship with the cases of Judicial Recovery. Therefore, it seems that farmers may be resorting to the JFR route prematurely. Within a limited subsample of cases of farmers who filed for JFR, data also shows a pattern with indications that farmers may tend to time their filing to coincide with having their main crops ready for commercialization immediately preceding or after harvesting. This suggests that these farmers might be seeking to free their most recent crop from previous financial and commercial commitments by pursuing a favorable court decision to their JFR. Some factors may be driving this behavior: (1) most farmers in Brazil do not produce a complete set of financial statements on accrual bases, which may lead to errors and incomplete information; (2) not all farmers’ debt is registered at the Central Bank, making debt consolidation a challenging discovery process to lenders, who may overleverage clients; (3) farm revenues are concentrated in only a few weeks of the year, allowing farmers that file for Judicial Recovery to carry on with their business, if the courts halt service of previous debt; (4) courts have also allowed these farmers to release assets from collateralized loans. In sum, there may be inaccurate interpretation of the farmers’ financial condition due to incomplete information, and a component of moral hazard motivating large farmers filing prematurely for JFR in Brazil. The number and magnitude of these cases may generate negative consequences to agricultural credit costs and availability in the future.
Financial development and tourism at the traditional village in Gianyar, Bali: Tri Hita Karana Value
Authors: Suidarma I Made , Ketut Nurcita I , Nyoman Marsudiana I Dewa
Published: February 2021

Tri Hita Karana (THK) is the foundation and guide of the general Hinduism society in living their life. This study aims to identify THK integration on the synergy Village Credit Institution (LPD) and traditional village and observe the LPD contribution in the financial and tourism development at the traditional village in Gianyar, Bali. An ethnography approach was used to identify the problem. The result found that THK has a substantial role in the existence of LPD, which contributes to the traditional village development, especially in Gianyar. The existence of LPD also contributes significantly to the village's financial development, and the existence of LPD could have a significant impact on society’s knowledge and access to financial and services and promoting the regional tourism potential. This effort is also a form of strengthening and maintaining the sustainable existence of traditional village tourism and improving LPD performance in terms of financing and financial management of traditional villages
Evaluation of biomass and certain biochemical parameters of earthworm Drawida willsi in response to organic amendments of iron mine spoil
Authors:   School of Life Sciences, Sambalpur University, Burla-768 019, India, Nayak S. , Mishra C.S.K. ,   Department of Zoology, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, College of Basic Science and Humanities, Bhubaneswar-751 003, India
Published: February 2021

Aim: To evaluate the changes in the tissue protein, lipid peroxidation (LPX) levels, catalase (CAT) activity and biomass of earthworm, Drawida willsi in response to different organic amendments of iron mine spoil. Methodology: Farmyard manure, poultry manure, vermimanure and bio-fertilizer in various combinations were amended with the mine spoil prior to inoculation of the earthworm. Tissue protein, lipid peroxidation levels and catalase activity of the earthworm were measured over an incubation period of 42 days at an interval of 7 days. The percent change in biomass of the earthworm over the experimental period was assessed. Results: Significant variation in the biochemical parameters and biomass of the earthworm were observed in response to amendments. The highest tissue protein (151.6 mg g-1 tissue) was observed in spoil amended with VM and BF. The maximum lipid peroxidation level (0.11nmol mg-1 protein) and catalase activity (0.59 nkat mol-1 protein) were recorded in control. The highest (0.476 g) biomass was observed in spoil with vermimanure and biofertilizer. Interpretation: The results of this study proved that vermimanure with biofertilizer is the most suitable combination for amendment of iron mine spoil with least physiological stress on the earthworms. Key words: Biomass, Drawida willsi, Iron mine spoil, Organic amendments