bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biomineralization of amorphous Fe-, Mn- and Si-rich mineral phases by cyanobacteria under oxic and alkaline conditions
Authors: Benzerara Karim , Elmaleh Agnès , Ciobanu Maria , De Wever Alexis , Bertolino Paola , Iniesto Miguel , Jézéquel Didier , López-García Purificación , Menguy Nicolas , Muller Elodie , Skouri-Panet Fériel , Swaraj Sufal , Tavera Rosaluz , Thomazo Christophe , Moreira David
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Iron and manganese are poorly soluble elements in oxic and alkaline solutions, whereas they are much more soluble under anoxic conditions. As a
result, the formation of authigenic mineral phases rich in Fe and/or Mn has traditionally been viewed as diagnostic of global or local
anoxic conditions. Here we reveal that some specific cyanobacteria of very small size (< 2 µm, i.e., picocyanobacteria) can
biomineralize abundant, authigenic Fe(III)-, Mn(IV)- and Si-rich amorphous phases under oxic conditions in an alkaline lake in
Mexico. The resulting biominerals cluster as small globules arranged as rings around the division septum of cyanobacterial cells. These rings are
enveloped within an organic, likely polysaccharidic envelope and are partially preserved, at least morphologically, upon sedimentation. Based on
their 16S rDNA sequence, these cyanobacteria were affiliated with the Synechococcales order. The high Fe and Mn enrichment of the
biominerals questions the systematic inference of anoxic conditions based on their detection. Moreover, this process scavenges iron from the water
column, an overlooked biological contribution to the Fe cycle. Finally, it reveals a new case of controlled biomineralization of
Si-rich phases by bacteria.
Accurate Assessment of Land-Atmosphere Coupling in Climate Models Requires High Frequency Data Output
Authors: Findell Kirsten L. , Yin Zun , Seo Eunkyo , Dirmeyer Paul A. , Arnold Nathan P. , Chaney Nathaniel , Fowler Megan D. , Huang Meng , Lawrence David M. , Ma Po-Lun , Santanello Jr. Joseph A.
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Land-atmosphere (L-A) interactions are important for understanding convective processes, climate feedbacks, the development and perpetuation of droughts, heatwaves, pluvials, and other land-centred climate anomalies. Local L-A coupling (LoCo) metrics capture relevant L-A processes, highlighting the impact of soil and vegetation states on surface flux partitioning, and the impact of surface fluxes on boundary layer (BL) growth, development, and entrainment of air above the BL. A primary goal of the Climate Process Team on Coupling Land and Atmospheric Subgrid Parameterizations (CLASP) is parameterizing and characterizing the impact of subgrid heterogeneity in global and regional earth system models (ESMs) to improve the connection between land and atmospheric states and processes. A critical step in achieving that aim is the incorporation of L-A metrics, especially LoCo metrics, into climate model diagnostic process streams. However, because land-atmosphere interactions span time scales of minutes (e.g., turbulent fluxes), hours (e.g., BL growth and decay), days (e.g., soil moisture memory), and seasons (e.g., variability of behavioural regimes between soil moisture and latent heat flux), with multiple processes of interest happening in different geographic regions at different times of year, there is not a single metric that captures all the modes, means, and methods of interaction between the land and the atmosphere. And while monthly means of most of the LoCo-relevant variables are routinely saved from ESM simulations, data storage constraints typically preclude routine archival of the hourly data that would enable the calculation of all LoCo metrics. Here we outline a reasonable data request that would allow for adequate characterization of sub-daily coupling processes between the land and the atmosphere, preserving enough sub-daily output to describe, analyse, and better understand L-A coupling in modern climate models. A secondary request involves embedding calculations within the models to determine mean properties in and above the BL to further improve characterization of model behaviour. Higher-frequency model output will (i) allow for more direct comparison with observational field campaigns on process-relevant time scales, (ii) enable demonstration of inter-model spread in L-A coupling processes, and (iii) aid in targeted identification of sources of deficiencies and opportunities for improvement of the models.
Ice-shelf freshwater triggers for the Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf melt tipping point in a global ocean model
Authors: Hoffman Matthew J. , Begeman Carolyn Branecky , Asay-Davis Xylar S. , Comeau Darin , Barthel Alice , Price Stephen F. , Wolfe Jonathan D.
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Some ocean modeling studies have identified a potential tipping point from a low to high basal melt regime beneath the Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf (FRIS), Antarctica, with significant implications for subsequent Antarctic Ice Sheet mass loss.  To date, investigation of the climate drivers and impacts of this possible event have been limited, because ice-shelf cavities and ice-shelf melting are only now starting to be included in global climate models.  Using a version of the Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM) that represents both ocean circulations and melting within ice-shelf cavities, we explore freshwater triggers of a transition to a high melt regime at FRIS in a low resolution (30 km in the Southern Ocean) global ocean-sea ice model.  We find that a realistic spatial distribution of iceberg melt fluxes is necessary to prevent the FRIS melt regime change from unrealistically occurring under historical reanalysis-based atmospheric forcing.  Further, improvement of the default parameterization for mesoscale eddy mixing significantly reduces a large regional fresh bias and weak Antarctic Slope Front structure, both of which precondition the model to melt regime change.  Using two different stable model configurations, we explore the sensitivity of FRIS melt regime change to regional ice-sheet freshwater fluxes. Through a series of sensitivity experiments prescribing incrementally increasing melt rates from the smaller, neighboring ice shelves in the eastern Weddell Sea, we demonstrate the potential for an ice-shelf melt ``domino effect'' should the upstream ice shelves experience increased melt rates. The experiments also reveal that modest ice-shelf melt biases in a model, especially at coarse ocean resolution where narrow continental shelf dynamics are not well resolved, can lead to unrealistic melt regime change downstream, and these ice-shelf melt teleconnections are sensitive to baseline model conditions.  Our results highlight both the potential and the peril of simulating prognostic Antarctic ice-shelf melt rates in a low-resolution, global model.
Characterisation of low-base and mid-base clouds and their thermodynamic phase over the Southern and Arctic Ocean
Authors: Dietel Barbara , Sourdeval Odran , Hoose Corinna
Published: October 2023

Abstract.  The thermodynamic phase of clouds in low and middle levels over the Southern Ocean and the Arctic Ocean is poorly known, leading to uncertainties in the radiation budget in weather and climate models. To improve the knowledge of the cloud phase, we analyse two years of the raDAR-liDAR (DARDAR) dataset based on active satellite instruments. We classify clouds according to their base and top height and focus on low-, mid- and mid-low-level clouds as they are most frequent in the mixed-phase temperature regime. Low-level single-layer clouds occur in 22–26 % of all profiles, but single-layer clouds spanning the mid-level also amount to approx. 15 %. Liquid clouds show mainly a smaller vertical extent, but a horizontally larger extent compared to ice clouds. The results show the highest liquid fractions for low-level and mid-level clouds. Two local minima in the liquid fraction are observed around cloud top temperatures of -15 °C and -5 °C. Mid-level and mid-low-level clouds over the Southern Ocean and low-level clouds in both polar regions show higher liquid fractions if they occur over sea ice compared to open ocean. Low-level clouds and mid-low-level clouds with high sea salt concentrations, used as a proxy for sea spray, show reduced liquid fractions. In mid-level clouds, dust shows the largest correlations with liquid fraction with a lower liquid fraction for a higher dust aerosol concentration. Low-level clouds clearly show the largest contribution to the shortwave cloud radiative effect in both polar regions followed by mid-low-level clouds.
FEATURES OF LEGISLATIVE REGULATION AND INFORMATION SUPPORT FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE (BY THE EXAMPLE OF «HEALTHY LIFESTYLE»)
Authors: РОЖКОВ И.В.
Published: October 2023

В статье рассматриваются особенности законодательного регулирования и информационной поддержки повышения качества жизни на примере ЗОЖ. В ходе исследования использовались методы ретро- спективного анализа, формализации и систематизации, формально-юридический метод, метод изучения доку- ментов. Исследована законодательная основа повышения качества жизни на примере ЗОЖ в РФ. Выделены и проанализированы наиболее востребованные информационно-коммуникационные каналы и рекламно-инфор- мационные материалы в рамках реализации региональных, корпоративных и федеральных проектов повыше- ния качества жизни на примере ЗОЖ.

The article discusses the features of legislative regulation and information support for improving the quality of life on the example of a healthy lifestyle. In the course of the study, the methods of retrospective analysis, formalization and systematization, the formal legal method, and the method of studying documents were used. The legislative basis for improving the quality of life has been studied on the example of a healthy lifestyle in the Russian Federation. The most demanded information and communication channels and advertising and information materials have been identified and analyzed in the framework of the implementation of regional, corporate and federal projects to improve the quality of life using the example of a healthy lifestyle.
ANALYSIS OF THE TYPICAL IDENTITY OF VICTIMS OF REAL ESTATE FRAUD
Authors: ШАЙДУЛЛИНА В.К.
Published: October 2023

Статья посвящена анализу особенностей личности потерпевших от мошенничеств с недвижи- мым имуществом. Автором рассмотрены характерные особенности мошенничества в области оборота недви- жимого имущества; проанализирована судебная практика; изучены признаки (социально-демографические, нравственно-психологические, социально-психологические) и личностные особенности жертв мошенничества. Определено, что поведение жертвы всегда связано с ее личностными качествами. В завершение выделены критерии, по которым проводится классификация потерпевших от мошенничеств с недвижимым имуществом (взаимосвязь с преступником), поведение жертвы до и во время совершения мошенничества, половозрастные и иные личностные характеристики жертвы. По итогам исследования сделан вывод, что в сделках с недвижи- мостью для снижения процента случаев мошенничества необходимо участие нотариуса.

The article is devoted to the analysis of the personality characteristics of victims of fraud with real estate. The author considers the characteristic features of fraud in the field of real estate turnover; analyzes judicial practice; examines the signs (socio-demographic, moral-psychological, socio-psychological) and personal characteristics of fraud victims. It is determined that the behavior of the victim is always associated with her personal qualities. In conclusion, the criteria by which the classification of victims of real estate fraud is carried out (relationship with the criminal), the behavior of the victim before and during the commission of fraud, gender, age and other personal characteristics of the victim are highlighted. According to the results of the study, it was concluded that in real estate transactions, the participation of a notary is necessary to reduce the percentage of fraud cases.
Az együttnevelést segítő gyógypedagógiai tevékenység professzionalizálódása
Authors: Mile Anikó , Kállai Gabriella , Papp Gabriella
Published: October 2023

Háttér és célok: A pedagógiai munka professzionalizálódása, valamint e munka minőségének kérdése szakmai és oktatáspolitikai diskurzusok középpontjába került az elmúlt évtizedekben. A pedagógustársadalmon belül a gyógypedagógusok különleges csoportot alkotnak, hiszen az általános, pedagógusok felé irányuló elvárásoktól eltérő társadalmi és szervezeti elvárásoknak kell megfelelniük, melyhez speciális szakértelemmel és szerepkészlettel rendelkeznek. E csoporton belül is sajátos helyzetben vannak az együttnevelés területén tevékenykedő szakemberek. Tanulmányunk célja, hogy az együttnevelésről szóló történetek többszintű elemzésével bemutassa a gyakorlatban megjelenő gyógypedagógus szerepeket, valamint az ezekhez kapcsolódó implicit és explicit szakmai tudást.

Módszer: Vizsgálatunk1 narratív interjúkra (N=100) épült. Az elemzés során törekedtünk mind a konkrét, mind a jelentésszintet is lefedni, melyhez különböző feltáró/feldolgozó módszereket alkalmaztunk (Szabolcs, 1996; Ehmann, 2002). A történetek tartalomelemzéséhez a MAXQDA szövegelemző szoftvert használtuk.

Eredmények: A kutatás eredményei azt mutatják, hogy a gyógypedagógusok tevékenységrendszere meglehetősen szerteágazó (tanácsadás, konzultáció, koordináció stb.), és nemritkán egyidejűleg a nevelési folyamat több szereplőjére is kiterjed (gyermek, szülő, pedagógus). A vizsgálat alátámasztotta a korábban leírt gyógypedagógus szerepmodell valamennyi elemét, a szerepek kapcsolódási pontjaira is kitérve.

Következtetések: A kutatás eredményei segíthetik a gyógypedagógus szakmai kompetenciák célzott kialakítását, a képzések fejlesztését, hozzájárulhatnak a sajátos nevelési igényű gyermekek, tanulók együttnevelésének minőségi fejlesztéséhez.

Kulcsszavak: együttnevelés, professzionalizálódás, gyógypedagógus szerepek, kompetenciák
İklim Krizi Bağlamında Çevresel Göç Sorunsalı
Authors: Demirbilek Burçin
Published: October 2023

The increase in fossil fuel consumption with the Industrial Revolution caused a serious increase in greenhouse emissions. This situation, which continues to increase, causes sea level rise, severe weather events, drought, the beginning of agriculture, the expansion of production-consumption relations, and food and water insecurity. Therefore, many people are at risk due to climate change and disruptions. For this reason, disintegration within the country and displacement outside the country are increasing due to disasters or reasons such as drought and poverty. Mass migrations are increasing due to climate change and are becoming one of the important problems in the world. It is important that the changes in this situation are disrupted and the relationship between them is formed. It is necessary to take precautions to reduce the risks of marketing images that force people to migrate. This work; It conducts a detailed literature review and offers suggestions on the relationship between climate crisis and migration, the roles of climate migrants (refugees) in international law and their definition problems, limited borders regarding migration, poor definition of those migrating due to the climate crisis and solutions. Keywords: climate crisis, climate refugees, immigrant, refugee, Tuvalu
Effect of Scapular Stabilization Exercises with and without Thoracic Mobilization on Neck Pain and Range of Motion in Upper Cross Syndrome
Authors: Ganvir Minal , Kadam Sonali
Published: October 2023

Background: Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder occurring in Upper Cross Syndrome which involves pain and discomfort around the neck region, which causes limitation in activities of daily living and impact the health of an individual and can also be a risk factor for reduced general productivity. Few studies have shown higher evidence in younger adults as a result of sustained exposure to abnormal posture, which increases the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.
This intervention aims on the restoration of the muscle imbalance and to reduce pain and increase range of motion.
Objective: To study the effect of Scapular Stabilization Exercises with and without Thoracic Mobilization on neck pain and range of motion in Upper Cross Syndrome in young adults.
Method: This is a comparative study where 70 subjects were selected as per inclusion and exclusion criteria and assigned to group A (n=35; Exercise group) and group B (n=35; Exercise with Mobilization group) respectively. Scapular stabilization exercises were given to both the groups. The intervention was given for 4 days/week for 4 weeks. Pain and Range of Motion was assessed pre and post intervention using VAS and Goniometer. The data was collected and statistically analysed.
Results: Both groups showed (p<0.001) differences in all outcome measures between pre-test and post-test values of Group A and Group B. Results of this study indicated that after 4 weeks of upper thoracic mobilization in addition to scapular stabilization exercises, the Cervical ROM significantly increased in comparison to the scapular stabilization exercise group which in terms of flexion, extension, left and right lateral flexion, and left and right rotation.
Conclusion: The study concludes that Thoracic Mobilization along with Scapular Stabilization exercises had a significant effect in reducing pain, increasing flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation range of motion as compared to Scapular stabilization exercises only.

Keywords: upper cross syndrome, neck pain, young adults, scapular stabilization exercises, thoracic mobilization, range of motion
Analisis Penerapan Akuntansi Imbalan Kerja Pada PT. Manito World Sukabumi Atas Kesesesuaiannya Terhadap PSAK 24 Imbalan Kerja dan Undang-Undang Cipta Kerja
Authors: Safitri Devi , Lasmana Andi
Published: October 2023

Setiap bisnis memiliki kewajiban untuk membayar kompensasi kerja karena mereka memengaruhi perusahaan dari sudut pandang eksternal (misalnya, vendor dan auditor) dan internal (misalnya, karyawan) yang berdampak langsung pada produksi perusahaan. Sebagai pemberi kerja, perusahaan harus memberikan kompensasi untuk pegawai sebagai upah atas jasa mereka berikan. Organisasi harus mematuhi SAK terutama PSAK 24 tentang Upah Kerja, dan UU Ketenagakerjaan yang berlaku umum, karena pengaruh besarnya. Studi ini memakai metode deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil riset menampilkan jika PT. Manito World Sukabumi telah melaksanakan Pesangon, Upah Kerja Jangka Pendek, Pasca Kerja, serta Jangka Panjang Lain-lain sesuai dengan pernyataan PSAK 24. Tetapi perusahaan belum sepenuhnya melaksanakan pengukuran upah pekerjaan berdasar UU terkait Cipta Kerja.
Intersecting Frontiers: Biotech, Neurotech, and AI | Opportunities and Risks
Authors: Duettman Allison
Published: October 2023

The convergence of Biotechnology, Neurotechnology, and Artificial Intelligence has major implications for the future of humanity. This talk explores the long-term opportunities inherent to these fields by surveying emerging breakthroughs and their potential applications. Whether we can enjoy the benefits of these technologies depends on us: Can we overcome the institutional challenges that are slowing down progress without exacerbating civilizational risks that come along with powerful technological progress?
Diversifying Large-Scale Participatory Science: The Efficacy of Engagement through Facilitator Organizations
Authors: Lin Hunter Danielle , Johnson Valerie , Cooper Caren
Published: October 2023

Large-scale, scientist-led, participatory science (citizen science) projects often engage participants who are primarily white, wealthy, and well-educated. Calls to diversify contributory projects are increasingly common, but little research has evaluated the efficacy of suggested strategies for diversification. We engaged participants in Crowd the Tap through facilitator organizations like historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), predominantly white institutions, high school science classrooms, and corporate volunteer programs. Crowd the Tap is a contributory project focused on identifying and addressing lead (Pb) contamination in household drinking water in the United States. We investigated how participant diversity with respects to race, ethnicity, and homeownership (a proxy for income) differed between participation facilitated through a partner organization and unfacilitated participation in which participants came to the project independently. We were also interested in which facilitators were most effective at increasing participant diversity. White and wealthy participants were overrepresented in unfacilitated participation. Facilitation helped increase engagement of people of color, especially Black and lower-income households. High schools were particularly effective at engaging Hispanic or Latinx participants, and HBCUs were important for engaging Black households. Ultimately, our results suggest that engagement through facilitator organizations may be an effective means of engaging diverse participants in large-scale projects. Our results have important implications for the field of participatory science as we seek to identify evidence-based strategies for diversifying project participants.
From Anatolian Plateau to American Plains: A transcontinental assessment of the EUMETSAT H SAF’s new generation snow water equivalent product over Türkiye and the conterminous U.S.
Authors: KUTER Semih , KARAMAN Çağrı Hasan , AKPINAR Mustafa Berkay , AKYÜREK Zuhal
Published: October 2023

The main frame of this paper is to present the first validation results of the new generation hemi-spherical daily snow water equivalent (SWE) product of the EUMETSAT H SAF, namely, H65. It utilizes data from passive microwave radiometry sensors to estimate SWE. Operating at a suitable spatial scale, it offers insights into snow accumulation and melting dynamics, advancing satellite-based snow monitoring across diverse regions. The validation period covers the 2021 snow year, from January to March 2021, during which the dry snow conditions prevail. The validation is conducted in two distinct geographic regions, Türkiye, and the conterminous U.S. For Türkiye, the in-situ snow depth measurements provided by the Turkish State Meteorological Service are employed. On the other hand, the 1-km gridded SWE dataset of NOAA National Ice and Snow Data Center is used in the validation over the U.S. The validation results over Türkiye yields an overall RMSE of 39.27 mm, whereas it reads 15.19 mm for the U.S. These results indicate that the H65 SWE product complies with the product requirement thresholds for both flat (40 mm) and mountainous (45 mm) areas.
Design of a two-stage Dickson RF-DC Rectifier for 2.45 GHz wireless energy harvesting
Authors: Serpa Francisco Silva e , Neto Francisco de Assis Rêgo , Barreto Alan Cloves Silva , Novelino Leandro Trajano
Published: October 2023

Wireless electromagnetic charging has established itself as a module of great relevance in the context of Internet of Things devices. Most commercial applications use wireless radio frequency charging in the 2.45GHz band. In this study, a compact RF-DC rectifier operating at 2.45 GHz is analyzed for an input power range of 0 to 8 dBm and with HSMS 2862 Schottky diodes that are designed and simulated in this article. Impedance matching is simply constructed using a radial stub circuit. To significantly increase the output DC voltage, the rectifier is constructed using the Dickson multi-stage voltage doubler configuration. The performance of the rectifier is evaluated through simulation for an operating frequency of 2.45 GHz, the efficiency parameter reaches 38.8% after electromagnetic co-simulation for an input power of 8 dBm. This rectifier topology is found in several applications in wireless communication and electronic circuits.
An analysis of urgency in project management: the unified project urgency and economic speed analysis model
Authors: Da Penha Alex de Lima Teodoro , Ten Caten Carla Schwengber
Published: October 2023

This paper aims to address the gap in the literature concerning the role of urgency in project management. Specifically, it seeks to develop a Unified Theoretical Model that incorporates key variables such as urgency, speed, duration, and cost. To achieve this aim, a detailed analysis of essential articles was conducted from the Scopus database to understand the relationships and trade-offs among the variables. The research method involves both literature synthesis and Theoretical Model Formulation, culminating in the Unified Project Urgency and Economic Speed Analysis Model. This model serves as a mathematical and theoretical framework tailored for managerial decision-making in High-Intensity Time-Sensitive Projects. It highlights the complex interactions between urgency, duration, speed, and costs, thereby providing a structure to guide managerial actions. The study contributes to enriching the theoretical foundations in the field of urgent project management. Finally, it opens avenues for future research by extending theoretical insights that are relevant for both academic researchers and industry professionals.
COVID-19: what do we know so far?
Authors: Lima de Aguiar Beatriz Regina , Barros Ferreira Elaine , Neves Silva Guerra Eliete , Diniz dos Reis Paula Elaine
Published: October 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic spread quickly and intensely worldwide, having a major impact on morbidity and mortality rates in different regions. Today, we know that the main mechanism of infection is related to the binding of the Spike structure protein of SARS-CoV-2 with the Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 receptors. These receptors are present, in greater quantities, in the respiratory tract, and, therefore, most symptoms are a consequence of the impact on this system. However, Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 receptors are present in all cells in our body, and, therefore, SARS-CoV-2 infection can affect different organs. We present a brief review of what we know, to date, about COVID-19 and its main characteristics.
Investigation of variations of pyrazinamide resistance and gene Xpert-based molecular typing in tuberculosis patients
Authors: Naseem Riffat , Israr Muhammad , Khan Shahzaib , Aarab Muhammad , Yousuf Muhammad , Abid Hafiz Zia Ullah
Published: October 2023

The morbidity, death, and medication resistance caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis are global health concern. The Gene Xpert is employed to diagnose TB early and find pyrazinamide (PYR) resistance at the same time. Our goal was to examine the clinical TB situation at Faisalabad's tertiary care institutions and to use Gene Xpert to determine the prevalence of TB and the drug resistance pattern. In this research, 135 samples from probable TB patients were included, and Gene Xpert identified 127 samples as positive. The gender, age group (50 years), sample type (sputum and pleural), and number of M. tuberculosis by ct value (cycle threshold) were all taken into consideration when categorizing the samples. The findings of the current investigation revealed a significant positive frequency of TB in male patients and in the 31-50 years age ranges. Patients with TB had a high prevalence of M. tuberculosis in the low and medium categories. 16 of the 127 TB patients who tested positive for the disease had pyrazinamide resistance. Our study concluded that Gene Xpert is a useful method for quickly diagnosing and treating TB since it can quickly detect M. tuberculosis and pyrazinamide resistance.
Analysis of Missing Health Care Data by Effective Adaptive DASO Based Naive Bayesian Model
Authors: K Anbumani , M S Murali Dhar , J Jasmine , P Subramanian , R Mahaveerakannan , S John Justin Thangaraj
Published: October 2023

Inevitably, researchers in the field of medicine must deal with the issue of missing data. Imputation is frequently employed as a solution to this issue. Unfortunately, the perfect would overfit the experiential data distribution due to the uncertainty introduced by imputation, which would have a negative effect on the replica's generalisation presentation. It is unclear how machine learning (ML) approaches are applied in medical research despite claims that they can work around lacking data. We hope to learn if and how machine learning prediction model research discuss how they deal with missing data. Information contained in EHRs is evaluated to ensure it is accurate and comprehensive. The missing information is imputed from the recognised EHR record. The Predictive Modelling approach is used for this, and the Naive Bayesian (NB) model is then used to assess the results in terms of performance metrics related to imputation. An adaptive optimisation technique, called the Adaptive Dolphin Atom Search Optimisation (Adaptive DASO) procedure, is used to teach the NB. The created Adaptive DASO method syndicates the DASO procedure with the adaptive idea. Dolphin Echolocation (DE) and Atom Search Optimisation (ASO) come together to form DASO. This indicator of performance metrics verifies imputation's fullness.
Uso del caos en cronogramas de llaves para un algorítmo de cifrado simétrico sin pérdida de información
Authors: González-Ramírez Marlon David , Vega-Alvarado Eduardo , Morales-Rangel Arturo
Published: October 2023

Esta investigación presenta la construcción de un algoritmo de cifrado simétrico para imágenes de pixeles, a color y escala de grises sin pérdida de información y sin compresión, principalmente en formato BMP. Este algoritmo consiste en 15 rondas con intercambio de cajas (S-box), permutaciones, operaciones X-OR y llaves del tamaño de la imagen. Se utilizó la operación de mapa logístico para la generación de S-boxes y para construir un cronograma de llaves del tamaño de la imagen se utilizaron las ecuaciones de E. Lorenz, números trascendentales y la curva elíptica. Para medir la fortaleza del resultado cifrado, se utilizó la entropía de la información y la prueba de bondad  obteniendo resultados favorables y muy cercanos a algoritmos similares.
Predicting Customer Orientation Using the Theory of Planned Behavior: A Case of the Iranian Gas Industry
Authors: Mahrooz Hasanbarog Zhila , Rasouli Eshaq , Azadi Behnam
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this research was to predict customer orientation in the Iranian gas industry using the theory of planned behavior (TBH). The population of this quantitative survey con-sisted of gas industry employees, and a sample size of 384 was calculated using Cochran’s formula for infinite population. Data was collected using a questionnaire. The content validity of the instrument was verified by a panel of experts, and its construct validity and reliability were confirmed through confirmatory factor analysis and Cronbach’s alpha. Data was ana-lyzed using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equations modeling. The results showed that discipline, knowledge, moral norms, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control have a significant positive effect on customer orientation. Moreover, planned behavior was significantly associated with customer orientation in the gas industry. Therefore, TBH can be used for predicting customer orientation in the gas industry.
Multi-vector development of tourism enterprises
Authors: Levchenko Konstantin , Grigoryeva Zhanna , Gubanova Natalia , Borisov Andrei , Lopatinskaya Victoria
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the formation of approaches to the multi-vector development of tourism enterprises. The multi-vector development of tourism enterprises is one of the most complex systems that consider all key areas and types of activities, divisions, and spheres of functioning. The purpose of the work is to substantiate approaches to assessing the effectiveness of functioning and the main directions of strategic development of tourism enterprises at various levels. The authors identify organizational transformation models, risks of multi-vector development, features of the strategy, and communication of interaction with consumers of tourism services using qualitative methods of data analysis. The scenario approach to the development of enterprises within the framework of multi-vector development is a priority and can be implemented based on the introduction of innovative products by a tourism enterprise and provides for the renewal of technical and technological support, training, or recruitment of new personnel, the formation of a marketing policy for bringing tourism services to the market, informing consumers, creating or reorganizing service services. The authors establish that the proposed approaches to ensuring the multi-vector development of tourism enterprises allow for forming the basis for planning, organizing, controlling, regulating, and implementing high-quality multi-vector development of a company's activities.
The Impact of Equity Incentives on the Performance of Listed Companies
Authors: Xia Huatian
Published: October 2023

With the formal implementation of the Administrative Measures for Equity Incentives of Listed Companies, the scope of equity incentives for listed companies in China has been expanding, and the equity incentive system has been gradually improved. Among them, executive equity incentive and employee equity incentive are two important subjects in the incentive plan, and their respective impacts on corporate performance have also attracted much attention, which part has a greater impact, and whether the two are opposed has become a question discussed by many scholars. Based on human capital theory and entrusted agent theory, this paper selects A-share listed companies that implemented equity incentive plans from 2011 to 2020 as a sample, and uses a fixed-effect regression model to investigate the impact of different equity incentives on company performance. It is found that executive equity incentive can have a positive impact on the company's performance, and executive equity incentive enables them to join the enterprise management decision-making as the "master", share the surplus value of the enterprise with the owner, promote the enthusiasm and creativity of senior executives, reduce the agency cost between shareholders and executives, and meet the needs of long-term development of enterprises. Second, the effect of employee equity incentives is better than that of executives. Employees can only receive the benefits of equity incentives by working hard to meet the conditions for exercise (unlocking). As the most direct participants and executors in the company's business activities, employees have the motivation and ability to work hard to achieve equity incentive conditions and realize their own benefits.  That is, the incentive effect of large-scale employee equity incentive is better, and the effect on the performance of listed companies is more significant.
Locked in or locked out, or ‘la vita delle cose’: Gender, agency and (dis)embodiment in Primo Levi and Nicoletta Vallorani’s Speculative Fiction
Authors: Ross Charlotte
Published: October 2023

Many of Levi’s speculative stories narrate dystopian scenarios in which individuals express anxiety about the creeping power of technology which is reifying and automating their posthuman bodies, affecting their physical and psychological freedoms. This article develops previous scholarship with a specific focus on the gendered dimension of Levi’s writing. I show how he critiques the problematic ways in which technologisation impacts specifically on women’s bodies. With a view to tracing the contemporary echoes of Levi’s work, I place his stories in dialogue with Nicoletta Vallorani’s recent, more explicitly feminist novels. I argue that Vallorani’s writing echoes and develops many of Levi’s concerns about how technology can be employed to constrain our bodies and consciousness, and the explicitly gendered dimensions of this oppression. A critical reading of these texts alongside one another reveals striking resonances and confirms how Levi’s intuitions regarding the importance of critiquing unfettered technologised embodiment remain urgently relevant today.
Il complesso straniamento della fantascienza di Primo Levi: giochi di scala in "Una stella tranquilla" e "Visto di lontano"
Authors: Beltrami Marzia
Published: October 2023

Molti racconti fantascientifici di Primo Levi si basano su giochi di prospettive – contrapposte, rovesciate, innaturalmente ristrette. Una particolare forma di manipolazione prospettica è offerta dalle variazioni di scala. Attraverso l’analisi narratologica di due racconti fantascientifici, “Una stella tranquilla” e “Visto di lontano”, l’articolo esplora gli effetti ottenuti da Levi attraverso lo sfruttamento del concetto di scala, e riflette sulla visione di realtà e del nostro rapporto con essa che la tensione, variamente articolata, tra familiarità e straniamento contribuisce a costruire. In particolare viene suggerito che i giochi di scala non abbiano solo lo scopo di defamiliarizzare una rappresentazione, ma che provino allo stesso tempo a suggerire l’esistenza di profonde corrispondenze tra i diversi livelli. L’articolo indaga inoltre come il ruolo dell’esperienza, innegabilmente embodied (ossia radicata nel fatto di svilupparsi e realizzarsi attraverso un corpo dalla fisiologia e percezioni peculiarmente umane), interviene rispetto alla gestione delle variazioni di scala e degli effetti di straniamento.
Cloni in rivolta. La hybris della ripetizione in Storie naturali di Primo Levi e Moon di Duncan Jones
Authors: Bordoni Giorgia
Published: October 2023

Questo articolo si concentra sulla comparazione fra due opere di fantascienza: i racconti di Primo Levi “L’ordine a buon mercato” e “Alcune applicazioni del Mimete” – raccolti in Storie Naturali (1966) –, e il film Moon (2009) del regista inglese Duncan Jones. Questi due scenari fantascientifici, sebbene differenti per stile e intreccio narrativo, si rivelano sorprendentemente affini nel rappresentare la schiavizzazione e la strumentalizzazione dell’umano, ridotto a prodotto duplicabile, utilizzabile e sostituibile nell’epoca contemporanea delle macchine. La scrittura letteraria di Levi e quella cinematografica di Jones propongono una riflessione etico-politica sia sulle responsabilità della tecno-scienza, che sulle conseguenze dei processi tecnologici. Questo lavoro illumina l’analogo impegno di questi due ‘scenari della duplicazione umana’ nell’osservare il crinale imprevedibile della clonazione, in cui la dialettica fra identità e differenza produce una svolta drammatica che ha la sua origine in una certa hybris (trasgressione) della ripetizione.
FREQUENCY OF IPSILATERAL FEMORAL NECK FRACTURES IN PATIENTS WITH FEMORAL SHAFT FRACTURES
Authors: KHAN B , TAREEN NU , JUNAID M
Published: October 2023

Young people are regularly injured and get femoral shaft fractures. Comprehensive data is needed to determine the frequency of ipsilateral femoral neck fractures in people with femoral shaft fractures. In the present study, individuals with femoral shaft fractures will be examined to determine the frequency of ipsilateral femoral neck fractures.  A retrospective study was conducted at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Rawalpindi, from January 2023 to August 2023. There were 160 participants in the research who had femoral shaft fractures. Preoperative radiographs and intraoperative results were examined to determine if the patients had ipsilateral femoral neck fractures. This retrospective study covered 160 femoral shaft fracture patients with averaged 35 years old, with 75% being male and 25% female. Road traffic accidents (62.5%), falls from height (25%) and sports injuries (3.75%) caused the greatest injuries. 8(5%) had ipsilateral femoral neck fractures. Patients with ipsilateral femoral neck fractures were 35 years old and were 75% male. 87.5% of patients had good surgical results, 6.3% fair, and 6.3% poor. The most frequent consequences were non-union (3.1%), malunion (1.3%), and infection (1.9%). This study identified 5% of ipsilateral femoral neck fractures in femoral shaft fracture patients. These patients must be carefully evaluated and managed to minimize missing or delayed identification of concomitant femoral neck fractures. There were 5% ipsilateral femoral neck fractures in femoral shaft fracture patients. These patients must be carefully evaluated and managed to minimize missing or delayed identification of concomitant femoral neck fractures. Early detection and treatment of these fractures may improve results and avoid complications.
Phân tích tình hình xuất khẩu nông sản Việt Nam sang Trung Quốc qua các chỉ số thương mại
Authors: Ngô Thị Mỹ
Published: October 2023

Việt Nam là quốc gia có nhiều lợi thế trong sản xuất và xuất khẩu nông sản với quy mô lớn. Trong giai đoạn 2010-2020, Trung Quốc luôn là thị trường xuất khẩu nông sản lớn của Việt Nam với tổng kim ngạch xuất khẩu đạt 57,4 tỷ USD và tốc độ tăng trưởng bình quân về kim ngạch xuất khẩu là 11,96%/năm. Thông qua các chỉ số thương mại như chỉ số lợi thế so sánh (RCA), chỉ số tương đồng về xuất khẩu (ESI), chỉ số bổ trợ thương mại (TCI), chỉ số thương mại nội ngành (IIT) cho thấy, thương mại hàng nông sản giữa Việt Nam và Trung Quốc có tính bổ sung cao, nhóm hàng nông sản của Việt Nam vẫn có tiềm năng và còn nhiều cơ hội để xuất khẩu tại thị trường Trung Quốc. Từ thực tế đó, bài viết đưa ra một số giải pháp trên cơ sở phát huy những lợi thế và khắc phục khó khăn nhằm đẩy mạnh xuất khẩu nông sản của Việt Nam sang thị trường Trung Quốc trong thời gian tới.
Tác động từ sự gia nhập của ngân hàng ngoại đến ổn định tài chính các ngân hàng thương mại Việt Nam trong bối cảnh hội nhập
Authors: Phạm Thủy Tú , Đào Lê Kiều Oanh , Dương Nguyễn Thanh Tâm
Published: October 2023

Bài viết phân tích tác động từ sự gia nhập của ngân hàng ngoại đến ổn định tài chính của 30 NHTM Việt Nam trong giai đoạn 2010 - 2020. Chỉ số Zscore được sử dụng để đo lường mức độ ổn định tài chính ngân hàng. Sự gia nhập của các ngân hàng ngoại được đo lường thông qua hai yếu tố: số lượng chi nhánh ngân hàng ngoại trên tổng số lượng ngân hàng trong nước và tổng tài sản các ngân hàng ngoại trên tổng tài sản của hệ thống tổ chức tín dụng Việt Nam. Mức độ hội nhập tài chính được đo lường theo phương pháp thực kế thừa từ các nghiên cứu trước của (Lane & Milesi-Ferretti, 2006). Nghiên cứu sử dụng phương pháp ước lượng Generalized Method of Moments (S.GMM) trên dữ liệu bảng không cân bằng. Kết quả cho thấy, tại Việt Nam, mức độ ổn định tài chính ngân hàng trong nước tương quan cùng chiều với sự gia tăng về số lượng chi nhánh của các ngân hàng ngoại và ngược chiều với sự gia tăng tỷ trọng tài sản của các ngân hàng ngoại. Khi xem xét tác động từ gia nhập của các ngân hàng ngoại trong dài hạn đến ổn định tài chính ngân hàng nội địa bằng phương pháp sử dụng mô hình dạng phi tuyến thì kết quả ước lượng hồi quy cho thấy có hiện tượng đảo chiều chữ U ngược. Kết quả hồi quy cũng cho thấy mức độ hội nhập tài chính tăng có thể gây bất ổn tài chính cho các ngân hàng nội địa. Cuối cùng, bài viết đề xuất một số gợi ý cho các nhà hoạch định chính sách và quản trị ngân hàng nhằm tăng cường ổn định tài chính cho các ngân hàng thương mại Việt Nam trong bối cảnh hội nhập.
Các yếu tố ảnh hưởng đến ý định mua sản phẩm ống hút giấy thân thiện với môi trường của các nhà hàng và quán cà phê: một khảo sát ở thành phố Hà Nội
Authors: Lê Thùy Hương , Nguyễn Thu Hương
Published: October 2023

Xu hướng tiêu dùng sản phẩm ống hút giấy thân thiện với môi trường ngày càng phổ biến ở các nhà hàng và quán cà phê. Do đó, ngành sản xuất và kinh doanh lĩnh vực này cũng phát triển mạnh mẽ. Để hoạt động tốt trên thị trường, các doanh nghiệp cần nắm được hành vi tiêu dùng của khách hàng. Nghiên cứu này tập trung vào việc tìm ra tác động của các yếu tố liên quan đến: thái độ, nhóm tham khảo, giá cả, sự quan tâm đến sức khỏe, sự quan tâm đến môi trường, sự tương đồng tới ý định mua sản phẩm ống hút giấy thân thiện với môi trường của các nhà hàng, quán cà phê ở Hà Nội. Bằng phương pháp định lượng và phân tích hồi quy bội, nghiên cứu đã thu thập dữ liệu từ 215 người đang kinh doanh nhà hàng và quán cà phê ở Hà Nội rồi xử lý bằng phần mềm SPSS 25.0. Kết quả nghiên cứu chỉ ra có 5 yếu tố ảnh hưởng đến ý định mua ống hút giấy của các nhà hàng và quán cà phê ở Hà Nội, trong đó tác động mạnh nhất là yếu tố nhóm tham khảo, sau đó lần lượt là yếu tố thái độ, giá bán, sự quan tâm đến môi trường và cuối cùng là yếu tố sự tương đồng. Sự quan tâm đến sức khỏe không ảnh hưởng đến ý định mua ống hút giấy thân thiện với môi trường của các nhà hàng và quán cà phê ở Hà Nội.
Public perception of flood risks in Klang Valley, Malaysia: A case study
Authors: Sapawi Dg Khairunisa Ahmad , Chew Jia Ming , Shahidah Dayang Nur , Abdul Rahman Mohd Nordin , Zulkifli Iliyana , Austin Hew Tze Yik , Ismail Mohamad Saupi , Wakid Sarini Ahmad , Syazwan Wan Mohd , Okamura Hideo , Horie Yoshifumi , Ong Meng Chuan , Setyawan Ahmad Dwi , Kumar Krishnan , Cheng Wan Hee , Yap Chee Kong
Published: October 2023

Floods are becoming a major global concern as these disasters become more severe and frequent. This is no exception to Malaysia, as the trend of flood occurrences is increasing year by year. This study aimed to understand the public perception of the flood risks in Klang Valley, focusing on Kuala Lumpur and Selangor metropolitan areas. A total of 100 respondents participated in this survey via online questionnaire distribution. There are four variables tested in this survey, where factors on environmental concern and anticipating risk have moderate influence on the perception and awareness of flood risk. Both environmental concern (ß = 0.378, p < 0.000) and anticipating risk (ß = 0.349, p < 0.000) were the only correlations that were statistically significant. It was found that emotional impact (ß = 0.058, p < 0.511) and effort to contribute (ß = 0.148, p < 0.077) did not significantly predict awareness of flood risks. Further studies are needed to truly grasp the public’s perception of flood risk in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
Breakfast intake and Associated Factors among Primary School Students in Selected Private and Public Schools, Kakata City, Margibi County- Liberia
Authors: Kezelee Washington , Milton Dawolo G. , Wakia Doris S. , Fayiah Theophilus T. , Shilue Moses C. D.
Published: October 2023

Breakfast consumption has been shown to positively affect children’s cognitive performance. The objective of this study was to compare the breakfast intake of primary school students attending private and public schools. This was a cross-sectional study conducted in Kakata City, Margibi County among 129 private and public school students in the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. Private and public-school students were compared based on their religious practices, age range, educational and employment status of parents, and gender using the Chi-square test. The study found that 42% of private-school children and 35 percent of public school children ate breakfast prepared at home by parents. Private school children ate their breakfast most often at home, regardless of whether it was prepared at home or elsewhere (92% vs. 89%). On average, private school children added fruits (36% vs. 18%) and vegetables (35% vs. 14%) to their breakfast more than their public-school counterparts. Sugar was regularly added to 58% of private school children and 44% of public school children’s breakfasts. Private school children consumed milk during breakfast more than public school children (50% vs. 40%). Furthermore, private school children ate less oil during breakfast compared with public school children (64% vs. 83%). Finally, private school children consumed breakfast more regularly than public school children (49% vs. 38%). In conclusion, Private school children appeared to consume more diverse food during breakfast than their public-school counterparts. Nutrition promotion intervention should be aimed at extending free school feeding programs to all public and private primary schools.