bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Time Series Data Preparation for Failure Prediction in Smart Water Taps (SWT)
Authors: Offiong Nsikak Mitchel , Memon Fayyaz Ali , Wu Yulei
Published: March 2023

Smart water tap (SWT) time series model development for failure prediction requires acquiring data on the variables of interest to researchers, planners, engineers and decision makers. Thus, the data are expected to be ‘noiseless’ (i.e., without discrepancies such as missing data, data redundancy and data duplication) raw inputs for modelling and forecasting tasks. However, historical datasets acquired from the SWTs contain data discrepancies that require preparation before applying the dataset to develop a failure prediction model. This paper presents a combination of the generative adversarial network (GAN) and the bidirectional gated recurrent unit (BiGRU) techniques for missing data imputation. The GAN aids in training the SWT data trend and distribution, enabling the imputed data to be closely similar to the historical dataset. On the other hand, the BiGRU was adopted to save computational time by combining the model’s cell state and hidden state during data imputation. After data imputation there were outliers, and the exponential smoothing method was used to balance the data. The result shows that this method can be applied in time series systems to correct missing values in a dataset, thereby mitigating data noise that can lead to a biased failure prediction model. Furthermore, when evaluated using different sets of historical SWT data, the method proved reliable for missing data imputation and achieved better training time than the traditional data imputation method.
Evaluation and Analysis of Development Status of Yellow River Beach Area Based on Multi-Source Data and Coordination Degree Model
Authors: Li Jing , Lu Yuefeng , Li Xiwen , Wang Rui , Sun Ying , Liu Yanru , Yao Kaizhong
Published: March 2023

The Yellow River beach area is the basic component of the Yellow River Basin. Promoting the comprehensive improvement and high-quality development of the Yellow River beach area is an important guarantee of the long-term stability of the Yellow River and an important part of promoting the high-quality development and ecological protection of the Yellow River Basin. In this paper, four new indexes (flood risk intensity index, accessibility index, biological abundance index, and remote sensing ecological index) were extracted from geospatial data and remote sensing images, and a quantitative evaluation model (Ecology-Economy -Society-Flood, EESF) for the development of the Yellow River beach area were constructed based on social statistics, such as flood control and control in the beach area. The coordinated development level of the Yellow River beach area was evaluated by combining the “CRITIC–entropy weight method” and “‘single index quantification–multi-index synthesis–multi-criteria integration’ (SMI-P)—coordination degree model” methods. The spatial autocorrelation model was used to analyze the spatial distribution characteristics of the coordinated development level, and the global sensitivity and uncertainty analysis (GSUA) was carried out for the sensitivity and uncertainty of the parameters. Taking the Yellow River beach area in Shandong Province in 2009 and 2019 as the study object, the research results showed that during this period, the coordinated development level of the Yellow River beach area in Shandong Province showed a gradual upward trend, from 0.344 to 0.580, reaching a basic coordinated state; the overall coordinated development level of the beach area showed significant autocorrelation and small spatial heterogeneity. Grain production was the most sensitive parameter in the coordinated development model of the beach area. The beach area should rationally develop and utilize agricultural resources and promote the integration of ecological industries.
An Evaluation of the Dynamics of Some Meteorological and Hydrological Processes along the Lower Danube
Authors: Răileanu Alina Beatrice , Rusu Liliana , Rusu Eugen
Published: March 2023

The objective of the present work was to perform a 30-year analysis of some significant meteorological and hydrological processes along the Lower Danube. This was motivated by the fact that, due to the effects of climate change, the global configuration of the environmental matrix has suffered visible transformations in many places. Another important factor considered is related to the constant development noticed in the last few decades of European inland navigation, in general, and in the Lower Danube sector, in particular. From this perspective, the processes analysed were the wind speed at a 10 m height, the air temperature at a 2 m height, precipitation, and river discharge. The 30-year period of 1991–2020 was considered for analysis. The ERA5 reanalysis data were processed and analysed in the case of the first three processes, while for the river discharge, the data provided by the European Flood Awareness System were used. The emphasis was placed on the evolution of the extreme values and on the identification of the geographical locations with a higher probability of occurrence. The average values and the seasonal variations of the four processes were also considered. The results indicated that the maximum wind speed and air temperature values along the Lower Danube did not suffer significant changes in the last few decades. However, the values of the minimum air temperatures increased with an average value of about 0.8 °C per decade, and the same tendency was noticed also for the average temperatures. Regarding the precipitation, the trend indicated a tendency to decrease by about 0.5 mm per decade, while for the river discharge, a clear increase of more than 1200 m3/s corresponded to each ten-year period. Finally, it can be concluded that the present analysis provided a global and more comprehensive perspective of the recent environmental dynamics along the Lower Danube, delivering useful information for inland navigation, as well as for other human activities.
Certain Properties of Δh Multi-Variate Hermite Polynomials
Authors: Alazman Ibtehal , Alkahtani Badr Saad T. , Wani Shahid Ahmad
Published: March 2023

The research described in this paper follows the hypothesis that the monomiality principle leads to novel results that are consistent with past knowledge. Thus, in line with prior facts, our aim is to introduce the Δh multi-variate Hermite polynomials ΔhHm(q1,q2,⋯,qr;h). We obtain their recurrence relations by using difference operators. Furthermore, symmetric identities satisfied by these polynomials are established. The operational rules are helpful in demonstrating the novel characteristics of the polynomial families, and thus the operational principles satisfied by these polynomials are derived and will prove beneficial for future observations.
A Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Guidance Techniques in Botulinum Toxin Injections and Their Hierarchy in the Treatment of Limb Spasticity
Authors: Asimakidou Evridiki , Sidiropoulos Christos
Published: March 2023

Accurate targeting of overactive muscles is fundamental for successful botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) injections in the treatment of spasticity. The necessity of instrumented guidance and the superiority of one or more guidance techniques are ambiguous. Here, we sought to investigate if guided BoNT injections lead to a better clinical outcome in adults with limb spasticity compared to non-guided injections. We also aimed to elucidate the hierarchy of common guidance techniques including electromyography, electrostimulation, manual needle placement and ultrasound. To this end, we conducted a Bayesian network meta-analysis and systematic review with 245 patients using the MetaInsight software, R and the Cochrane Review Manager. Our study provided, for the first time, quantitative evidence supporting the superiority of guided BoNT injections over the non-guided ones. The hierarchy comprised ultrasound on the first level, electrostimulation on the second, electromyography on the third and manual needle placement on the last level. The difference between ultrasound and electrostimulation was minor and, thus, appropriate contextualization is essential for decision making. Taken together, guided BoNT injections based on ultrasound and electrostimulation performed by experienced practitioners lead to a better clinical outcome within the first month post-injection in adults with limb spasticity. In the present study, ultrasound performed slightly better, but large-scale trials should shed more light on which modality is superior.
Receptor Binding-Induced Conformational Changes in Herpes Simplex Virus Glycoprotein D Permit Interaction with the gH/gL Complex to Activate Fusion
Authors: Atanasiu Doina , Saw Wan Ting , Cairns Tina M. , Friedman Harvey M. , Eisenberg Roselyn J. , Cohen Gary H.
Published: March 2023

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) requires four essential virion glycoproteins—gD, gH, gL, and gB—for virus entry and cell fusion. To initiate fusion, the receptor binding protein gD interacts with one of two major cell receptors, HVEM or nectin-1. Once gD binds to a receptor, fusion is carried out by the gH/gL heterodimer and gB. A comparison of free and receptor-bound gD crystal structures revealed that receptor binding domains are located within residues in the N-terminus and core of gD. Problematically, the C-terminus lies across and occludes these binding sites. Consequentially, the C-terminus must relocate to allow for both receptor binding and the subsequent gD interaction with the regulatory complex gH/gL. We previously constructed a disulfide bonded (K190C/A277C) protein that locked the C-terminus to the gD core. Importantly, this mutant protein bound receptor but failed to trigger fusion, effectively separating receptor binding and gH/gL interaction. Here, we show that “unlocking” gD by reducing the disulfide bond restored not only gH/gL interaction but fusion activity as well, confirming the importance of C-terminal movement in triggering the fusion cascade. We characterize these changes, showing that the C-terminus region exposed by unlocking is: (1) a gH/gL binding site; (2) contains epitopes for a group (competition community) of monoclonal antibodies (Mabs) that block gH/gL binding to gD and cell–cell fusion. Here, we generated 14 mutations within the gD C-terminus to identify residues important for the interaction with gH/gL and the key conformational changes involved in fusion. As one example, we found that gD L268N was antigenically correct in that it bound most Mabs but was impaired in fusion, exhibited compromised binding of MC14 (a Mab that blocks both gD–gH/gL interaction and fusion), and failed to bind truncated gH/gL, all events that are associated with the inhibition of C-terminus movement. We conclude that, within the C-terminus, residue 268 is essential for gH/gL binding and induction of conformational changes and serves as a flexible inflection point in the critical movement of the gD C-terminus.
Infectivity-Enhanced, Conditionally Replicative Adenovirus for COX-2-Expressing Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Authors: Gavrikova Tatyana , Nakamura Naohiko , Davydova Julia , Antonarakis Emmanuel S. , Yamamoto Masato
Published: March 2023

Background: The development of conditionally replicative adenoviruses (CRAds) for castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC), particularly neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC), has two major obstacles: choice of control element and poor infectivity. We applied fiber-modification-based infectivity enhancement and an androgen-independent promoter (cyclooxynegase-2, COX-2) to overcome these issues. Methods: The properties of the COX-2 promoter and the effect of fiber modification were tested in two CRPC cell lines (Du-145 and PC3). Fiber-modified COX-2 CRAds were tested in vitro for cytocidal effect as well as in vivo for antitumor effect with subcutaneous CRPC xenografts. Results: In both CRPC cell lines, the COX-2 promoter showed high activity, and Ad5/Ad3 fiber modification significantly enhanced adenoviral infectivity. COX-2 CRAds showed a potent cytocidal effect in CRPC cells with remarkable augmentation by fiber modification. In vivo, COX-2 CRAds showed an antitumor effect in Du-145 while only Ad5/Ad3 CRAd showed the strongest antitumor effect in PC3. Conclusion: COX-2 promoter–based, infectivity-enhanced CRAds showed a potent antitumor effect in CRPC/NEPC cells.
Characterization of Anti-Poliovirus Compounds Isolated from Edible Plants
Authors: Arita Minetaro , Fuchino Hiroyuki
Published: March 2023

Poliovirus (PV) is the causative agent of poliomyelitis and is a target of the global eradication programs of the World Health Organization (WHO). After eradication of type 2 and 3 wild-type PVs, vaccine-derived PV remains a substantial threat against the eradication as well as type 1 wild-type PV. Antivirals could serve as an effective means to suppress the outbreak; however, no anti-PV drugs have been approved at present. Here, we screened for effective anti-PV compounds in a library of edible plant extracts (a total of 6032 extracts). We found anti-PV activity in the extracts of seven different plant species. We isolated chrysophanol and vanicoside B (VCB) as the identities of the anti-PV activities of the extracts of Rheum rhaponticum and Fallopia sachalinensis, respectively. VCB targeted the host PI4KB/OSBP pathway for its anti-PV activity (EC50 = 9.2 μM) with an inhibitory effect on in vitro PI4KB activity (IC50 = 5.0 μM). This work offers new insights into the anti-PV activity in edible plants that may serve as potent antivirals for PV infection.
Application of Advanced Oxidation Processes for the Treatment of Color and Chemical Oxygen Demand of Pulp and Paper Wastewater
Authors: Javeed Tariq , Nawaz Rab , Al-Hussain Sami A. , Irfan Ali , Irshad Muhammad Atif , Ahmad Sajjad , Zaki Magdi E. A.
Published: March 2023

The present study was conducted in order to investigate the efficiency of different advanced oxidation processes both individually and in combination with the biological method for the removal of color and chemical oxygen demand (COD) from wastewater in the pulp and paper industry. Advanced oxidation processes include ozone, Fenton, hydrogen peroxide, and photo-Fenton. Biologically treated wastewater was successively subjected to advanced oxidation processes (AOPs). The optimum conditions for the ozone treatment of raw wastewater were found to be a contact time of 9 min and a pH of 5 at a fixed dose of ozone for a removal efficiency of 41.22% for color and 88.53% for COD. Similar optimum conditions for the ozone treatment of biologically treated wastewater showed a removal efficiency of 46.36% for color and 95.92% for COD. The photo-Fenton process also showed an efficiency comparable to the ozone treatment for both raw wastewater and biologically treated wastewater, resulting in a removal efficiency of 39.85% (color) and 90.13% (COD) for raw wastewater, and of 41.34% (color) and 94.29% (COD) for biologically treated wastewater. Each had a contact time of 12 h. The Fenton oxidation of raw wastewater showed a removal efficiency of more than 26.30% for color and 86.33% for COD. Fenton oxidation, however, showed an efficiency of 26.62% for color and 84.49% for COD removal from biologically treated wastewater. Hydrogen peroxide showed an efficiency of 28.45% for color and 85.13% for COD removal from raw wastewater, and 39.48% for color and 86.53% for COD removal from biologically treated wastewater. The results for the raw wastewater treatments indicated that higher removal efficiencies can be achieved when they are used as pre-treatments. Biological treatment is a cost-effective method but it has less efficiency for color removal. In combination with one of the AOPs, either as a pre- or post-treatment under a controlled time and dose, biological treatment increased the efficiency, making treatment feasible at larger scales.
A technológia szerepe a pénzügyiszolgáltatás-innovációban a big tech-vállalatok térnyerése tükrében
Authors: Pintér Éva , Herczeg Balázs
Published: March 2023

A mindennapi életben, így a pénzügyi szolgáltatásokban is megfigyelhető a gyors digitalizálódás. A Big Data elemzési eszközei – mint például a mesterséges intelligencia és a gépi tanulás – rendelkeznek azzal a lehetőséggel, hogy növeljék a felhasználók tudatosságát a pénzügyi termékek jellemzőivel kapcsolatosan, illetve személyre szabott információt továbbítsanak a pénzügyi termékeik hasznosításáról és pénzügyi forrásaik menedzsmentjéről. A pénzügyi szolgáltatók egyre gyakrabban mesterséges intelligenciát és gépi tanulást alkalmaznak az ügyféltámogatás során (pl. virtuális asszisztensek egészítik ki a telefonos ügyfélszolgálatot). Emellett a big tech-cégek megjelenése további turbulens fejlesztéseket és szolgáltatásinnovációs irányokat hoznak a pénzügyi szolgáltatási szektorban is. A pénzügyi szolgáltatások területén megjelenő nem banki szolgáltató versenytársak, a digitális innovációk, új technológiák megjelenése a bankok mindennapi működését és ügyfélkörét folyamatos kockázatoknak, támadásoknak teszi ki, versenynyomás alá helyezi őket, miközben a szabályozási háttér szigorú keretek közé szorítja tevékenységüket. Jelen cikkünkben azokat a tényezőket, fejlődési irányokat és működési területeket ismertetjük, amelyek a szektorközi és iparági szabályozási háttér különbségéből adódnak, és a digitalizáció kiberbiztonsági kockázatait érintik a bankok és big tech-cégek komparatív helyzetfelmérésében.
Influência da água sobre a germinação de sementes de Paricá (Schizolobium parahyba var. amazonicum Huber ex Ducke)
Authors: Felipe Nogueira Ribeiro Ítalo , Chaves da Silva Márcia , Da Silva Rodrigues Thalya , Szuta da Silva Daniela , Agueiro de Carvalho Cleverson
Published: March 2023

Paricá (Schizolobium parahyba var. amazonicum) é uma espécie florestal pioneira, com potencial econômico, amplamente utilizada pelo setor madeireiro. As sementes apresentam dormência tegumentar, o que pode ser um entrave para a produção de mudas em larga escala. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a germinação de sementes de Paricá em função de diferentes volumes de água adicionados ao substrato para condução de teste de germinação. As sementes foram submetidas ao processo de desponte manual do lado oposto ao embrião para superar a dormência e depois acondicionadas em câmara de germinação, sob temperatura constante de 30 ºC e fotoperíodo de 12 horas, para a condução do teste de germinação durante 15 dias. Usou-se como substrato o papel tipo Germitest® umedecido, com quantidades (mL.g-1 papel) de água equivalentes a 2,0; 2,5; 3,0 e 3,5 vezes a massa do substrato, sem adição posterior de água. Posteriormente avaliou-se a porcentagem de germinação (GM), o índice de velocidade de germinação (IVG) e o tempo médio de germinação (TMG). O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado. Verificou-se que os maiores valores de GM e IVG foram obtidos no tratamento com volume de água equivalente a 2,5 vezes a massa do papel. O TMG foi obtido com maior precocidade nos tratamentos com quantidades de água 2,0; 2,5 e 3,0 vezes a massa do papel. Portanto, recomenda-se a condução de testes de germinação com sementes da espécie adotando o volume de água equivalente a 2,5 vezes o peso do substrato.
Educação ambiental e sustentabilidade ambiental na percepção dos alunos e professores de 1ª a 3ª série do ensino médio
Authors: Santos Rosa Maria Martins Cândido , Souza Cláudia Maria Paulino , De Moura Cleine Borges Alves , Neves Adriana Cristina Amuy , Queiroz Katia Rubia dos Santos , Da Silva Joviano Martins , De Moura Iris Divina Alves , Da Silva Francisca Maria
Published: March 2023

É de conhecimento que a muitos anos o homem vivia uma relação harmoniosa com o meio ambiente dependia dele de forma integral a sua sobrevivência, mas com o passar dos séculos acabou atribuindo um caráter subjacente a este meio, subjugando a natureza em seu próprio benefício, trazendo consigo práticas equivocadas quanto ao seu uso, gerando   desperdício e da degradação ambiental. Nesse sentido, o presente artigo discute sobre as percepções dos indivíduos ao meio ambiente identificando os problemas de Investigação, urgente, principalmente sobre as consequências da deterioração dos recursos naturais, que acabaram afetando a vida humana em grande e pequena escala. Por isso, por meio de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, analisa-se os estudos focados pela comunidade científica internacional, buscam de forma consciente, descrever necessidade premente de usar o conhecimento responsável de todos os campos da ciência para responder à crescente degradação ambiental, que não só coloca em crise as condições de vida no planeta, mas até as próprias sobrevivência e perpetuação do homem como espécie biológica, dentro e fora da sala de aula.
Pola Aktivitas Pengolahan Pertanian Jagung yang Berdampak pada Kerusakan Lingkungan di Kabupaten Gorontalo
Authors: Mamangkay Bambang , K. Baderan Dewi Wahyuni , Susanti Hamidun Marini , Dunggio Iswan
Published: March 2023

The aim of the research was to find out the pattern of corn agricultural processing activities that were consistent or not carried out by farmers and the impact of the corn processing process in Gorontalo Regency..The data collection method used a questionnaire, and the sample in this study was the Gorontalo Regency Corn Farmers Association (GAPOKTAN) which was determined using the slovin formula with an estimation error of 10%. The method of collecting data on corn processing activities uses the Proportional Random model with a population of land managed by corn farmers in Gorontalo Regency. Data analysis for drawing conclusions using the Guttman approach. The results of the study found patterns of corn agricultural processing activities in Gorontalo District that were consistently carried out, namely on pre-planting indicators including land clearing using pruning machines, use of pesticides, and burning of straw biomass and pastures. The indicators for planting the types of seeds used are Bisi and NK in one year 2 harvests. Treatment indicators include: the use of synthetic fertilizers, and the use of weed killer pesticides, harvest indicators include the activity of picking up the harvest, peeling, and delivering the harvest to the point of sale. In the processing of land, farmers have an advantage if the yield is above 5 tons and a loss if the yield is below 3 tons. The findings from this study are that the pattern of corn agricultural processing activities in the form of burning biomass, burning energy from conventional machines, and using fertilizers and pesticides is very massive which has an impact on environmental damage. In the processing of land, farmers have an advantage if the yield is above 5 tons and a loss if the yield is below 3 tons. The findings from this study are that the pattern of corn agricultural processing activities in the form of burning biomass, burning energy from conventional machines, and using fertilizers and pesticides is very massive which has an impact on environmental damage. In the processing of land, farmers have an advantage if the yield is above 5 tons and a loss if the yield is below 3 tons. The findings from this study are that the pattern of corn agricultural processing activities in the form of burning biomass, burning energy from conventional machines, and using fertilizers and pesticides is very massive which has an impact on environmental damage.
COMPUESTOS BIOACTIVOS EN FRUTOS CULTIVADOS Y SILVESTRES DE Physalis spp.
Authors: Piña-Dumoulín Grigna Josefina , Peña-Lomelí Aureliano , García-Mateos María del Rosario , Martínez-Damián María Teresa , Lozoya-Saldaña Héctor , Rodríguez-Pérez Juan Enrique
Published: March 2023

Los nutraceúticos son compuestos bioactivos que están en alimentos de origen vegetal, aportan color y aroma, su consumo previene enfermedades y confieren beneficios a la salud; muchos de ellos pertenecen al grupo de los metabolitos secundarios (productos del metabolismo especializado); algunos participan en la protección de factores bióticos y abióticos. Physalis contiene alta diversidad de estos compuestos. El objetivo de esta investigación fue cuantificar compuestos bioactivos (carotenoides, sapogeninas, compuestos fenólicos totales, antocianinas) y la actividad antioxidante de extractos de frutos de 11 poblaciones de P. ixocarpa, P. peruviana, P. angulata, P. lagascae y P. nicandroides. Las plantas fueron cultivadas en invernadero con sistema hidropónico. El diseño fue de bloques completos al azar con cuatro repeticiones. Los frutos se cosecharon en madurez para consumo. Los parámetros evaluados fueron color, concentración de algunos metabolitos secundarios y actividad antioxidante. La concentración de carotenoides, sapogeninas, compuestos fenólicos y antocianinas, y la actividad antioxidante difirió entre las poblaciones (P ≤ 0.05). Physalis nicandroides presentó la concentración mayor de carotenoides (762.15 µg 100 g-1 PF) y P. peruviana la mayor concentración de sapogeninas (59.56 mg DE 100 g-1 PF). La correlación positiva entre croma y concentración de sapogeninas (0.77) y entre concentración de compuestos fenólicos y actividad antioxidante (0.74) fue altamente significativa (P ≤ 0.01). Las poblaciones evaluadas contienen compuestos bioactivos y alta actividad antioxidante (51 a 71 % de inhibición de radical libre ABTS).
The Frequency of Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid Deficiency in Mothers and Their Newborn Infants in Şanlıurfa Province
Authors: ATAŞ Nurgül , CAKMAK Alpay
Published: March 2023

Background: Vitamin B12 deficiency in pregnant women is an important health issue which not only affects mothers but also their infants. The aim of this study is to reveal the frequency of vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiency in pregnant women and their newborn babies, to evaluate the relationship between maternal and neonatal vitamin B12 and folic acid levels, and to determine the risk factors for vitamin B12 deficiency.
Materials and Methods: This prospective study included 600 pregnant women (gestational age: 38-42 weeks) who presented to obstetrics departments in Şanlıurfa Province and their newborn infants without perinatal complication (birth weight≥2500 g). The lower limit for vitamin B12 was defined as 200 pg/mL. Data regarding age, number of child, medication, comorbid disease or being vegetarian or not were recorded in all mothers.
Results: Vitamin B12 deficiency was found in 73.8% of the included pregnant women, and folic acid deficiency was found in 10.3%. Again, 70.5% of newborn babies were found to have vitamin B12 deficiency and 3.7% to have folic acid deficiency. It was concluded that vitamin B12 levels in newborn babies were related to maternal levels.
Conclusions: As a result, it has been shown that a significant portion of newborns in Turkey have vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 levels were quite low in mothers who gave birth recently. The deficiency of vitamin B12, which plays a major role in brain development upon intrauterine period, is a preventable cause of neurological deficit. Thus, it is highly important to screen and treat vitamin B12 deficiency before onset of clinical symptoms. We believe that our study is beneficial in this regard.
Evaluation of the Clinical and Demographic Characteristics of Patients aged 65 and Over Who Applied to the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic
Authors: DELEN Veysel , İLTER Server
Published: March 2023

Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate the cilinical and demographic characteristics of geriatric patients aged 65 and over who presented at the physical medicine and rehabilitation polyclinic of university hospital.
Material and Methods: The study was conducted in the physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMR) department of Harran University Hospital. In the study, the records of geriatric patients aged 65 and over who presented at the PMR polyclinic in the first 10 months of 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Demographic characteristics and diagnoses of patients in the geriatric age group were examined.
Results: A total of 759 people were included in the study, 546 of whom were women (71.9%) and 213 of them (28.1%) were men aged 65 and over. The gender distribution was determined to be significantly predominantly female (p<0.001). The mean age of the patients was 72.3±6 (65-98) years. The mean age of men was 71.6±5 (65-89) and the mean age of women was 72.6±6 (65-98), and there was no significant difference between the mean ages of both groups (p>0.05).
Conclusion: We observed that the most common diagnoses of the older adult patients who presented at our PMR polyclinic, the most frequent were degenerative diseases and osteoporosis, followed by other diagnoses. To reduce pain and disability in patients, it is important that protective measures are taken against the risk factors that can worsen the clinical condition of the disease in older adults. Nevertheless, we think that there is a need for multicenter clinical studies with wider patient participation related to the prevalence of musculoskeletal diseases in elderly individuals.
The Effect of Supply Chain Management in Achieving Sustainability in Supply Chain in Four Seasons Hotel in Syria
Authors: Alasfar Wael
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of supply chain management in achieving sustainability in supply chain in four seasons hotel in Syria. In addition, it aims to assessing the level of awareness and understanding the concepts of supply chain management and sustainable supply chain in the Syrian context. The research methodology involved a survey as a research strategy and quantitative approach, utilized a self-administered questionnaire, to arrive at the major findings of the study. The type of research is a single cross-sectional design in which the collection of data from the respondents was carried out only once. Data was analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). The paper revealed that there is an effect of supply chain management in achieving sustainability in supply chain in four seasons hotel in Syria. It also revealed that there is a high level of awareness among the respondents about the concepts of supply chain management and sustainable supply chain. As far as the researcher is aware, this paper is the first to investigate the effect of supply chain management in achieving sustainability in supply chain in four seasons hotel in Syria.
Comparison of the Density of Physicians and General Practitioners in the Hungarian Csongrád-Csanád Country and in the Territorial Units of Vojvodina for the Period 2002-2020
Authors: Kocsicska Ivana
Published: March 2023

I will present the density of physicians and general practitioners (number of physicians/100 000 inhabitants, number of general practitioners/100 000 inhabitants) in the Hungarian CsongrádCsanád country (NUTS 3 statistical region) and the territorial units of Vojvodina, (NUTS 3 statistical regions), as one of the key indicators in the healthcare system. Vojvodina (NUTS 2 statistical region) is the Autonomous Province of Serbia, which includes 7 territorrial units (NUTS 3 statistical regions). I did this research for the period between 2002-2020 based on the official Hungarian and Serbian statistical data. As Hungarian Csongrád-Csanád country and Vojvodina are two neighbouring territories, such a comparison can provide us with important information on regional similarities and differences, as well as development perspectives in the future. Another important aspect is that there are discrepancies between Hungary and Serbia in terms of economic development and EU membership. However, both countries have undergone considerable economic and political changes in the last 15-20 years and, in this context, it might be important to examine and compare the development of their healthcare systems, including the density of physicians and general practitioners over this period. This research showed that, the density of physicians is higher in the Hungarian Csongrád-Csanád country compared to the territorial units of Vojvodina and this ratio has not changed in the examined period. However, by 2020 the GPs density in three terriotorial units of Vojvodina surpassed the GPs density in the Hungarian Csongrád-Csanád country, which can provide us with the conclusion, that the Serbian primary healthcare strengthening strategy might serve as explanation for this phenomenon.
The Re-Consideration of Business Diplomacy and Corporate Social Responsibility for International Business in the Post-Covid-19 World
Authors: Tran Anh Tuan
Published: March 2023

In the recent world, globalization is recently meta-trend making opportunities easier to access for many companies with the international expansion for business to increase competitiveness. Nevertheless, the Covid-19 pandemic has posed the flawed point of globalization as well as international business. The world’s trade and economic relations among multinational companies (MNCs) were halted due to the policies of international mobility restrictions of many nations. The world COP23 conference posed many global challenges requiring collective actions from the private sector and MNCs via raising stricter regulations and norms in the post-Covid19 era. Hence the internationalization strategy will be harder than before. If a company would like to join global economics, it must handle many stakeholders concerning corporate social responsibilities (CSR). CSR will not only define the corporate’s competitiveness but also identify the corporate’s brand in all international markets. CSR is the objective of many MNCs as a strategy for enhancing engagement towards society, the environment, and economy, etc. Dealing with many external stakeholders is a very comprehensive task for a company going global. This is where business diplomacy could provide a connection between stakeholders and the CSR strategy. However, the role of this function is underrated. This paper aims at identifying the effectiveness of business diplomacy with CSR’s function to enhance corporate competitiveness. Specifically, based on the previous studies and model, this paper will form an interrelation ground of these two factors for international business.
The Relativity between Sustainable Management and Turnaround Management: Evidences and Suggestions for the Hungarian Agricultural Sector
Authors: Varga Zsuzsanna , Katits Etelka , Szalka Éva , Palányi Ildikó , Magyari Katinka
Published: March 2023

The business practice of recent years could not do without the application of change and turnaround management, as well as the incorporation of sustainability principles into the management of companies. The goal is to examine the implementation of the EU directive, according to which companies can create long-term, sustainable values instead of short-term benefits. We are examining the possibilities and driving forces for making this a reality in the Hungarian agricultural sector. Our research questions: Why and how can corporate sustainable management, growth and value creation build on each other in practice? What are the necessary corporate quantitative and qualitative frameworks in today’s uncertain world? Why and how are corporate turnaround management and sustainability related? Does sustainable reorganization management technique exist in the Hungarian agricultural sector at all? Based on the results obtained from comparative financial and economic analysis of cases and benchmarks, we carry out sensitivity tests, which can even serve to replan the work of the decision-makers.
Procrastination and its Influencet on Retirement Saving Plann
Authors: Dashdondog Khaliunaa
Published: March 2023

Two types of pension schemes are currently used in many countries, including Defined Contribution (DC) and Defined Benefit (DB). Demographic change, and ageing among population requires to implement defined contribution schemes rather than defined benefit scheme. However, most people tend to procrastinate retirement saving because of a lack of self-control, time inconsistency, and present biased preferences. Therefore, this research aimed to investigate procrastination behavior and its’ influence on retirement saving plan. The researcher reviewed existing practices of defined contribution (DC) retirement plan implementation in USA, the country that has been implementing of DC for long time. In addition, researcher made simple analysis on OECD countries participation rate to defined contribution (DC) retirement plan. Third, the researcher took focus group interview from six different participants in Mongolia, the country that is currently make attempt to implement defined contribution (DC) retirement plan. The result shows that people tend to procrastinate their retirement saving plan in most cases. The researcher suggested previous practices and behavioral tools that are helping to implement retirement plans successfully, including automatic enrollment, incentives, commitments, and financial education.
Az ellátási láncok fenntartható pénzügyi adaptációja – rövidtávú fizetési kötelezettségek finanszírozása
Authors: Cziráki Gábor , Hackl János
Published: March 2023

Az ellátási láncok zavarai korunk globális társadalmában egyre fontosabb szerepet kapnak, ahol is a globalizációt az egymástól való kölcsönös függőségként definiáljuk. A pénz, és egyéb árucikkek kölcsönös függősége stabil, hosszútávon fenntartható ellátást igényel. Az ellátási láncok fenntarthatósága és fenntartható finanszírozása kéz a kézben járva igényelnek mind nagyobb figyelmet, sőt már elvárást korunk viszonyai közepette. A kutatás holisztikus, rendszertudományi megközelítéséből eredve a természetes rendszerek fenntarthatósági megoldásaiból kíván használható mintákat adaptálni korunk közgazdasági problémáira. Fenntartható-e a szolgáltatások színvonala széles palettán, vagy a kellően elégséges szint vajon a kifizetődőbb stratégiae az ellátási láncok finanszírozásának felépítése mentén? Sokkok, probléma, zavarok esetén mely stratégiák fenntarthatók? Ilyen és ehhez hasonló kérdésekre keressük a választ az ellátási láncok fenntartható finanszírozásának példáján át vizsgálva a cím sugallta problémakört.
A könyvviteli szolgáltatási szakma megítélése. Összehasonlító elemzés a 2020. és 2022. évek felmérése alapján
Authors: Veress Attila , Siklósi Ágnes , Sisa Krisztina
Published: March 2023

Kutatásunkban a számviteli szolgáltatási szakma szereplőinek helyzetét vizsgáljuk, kiemelten a digitalizáció miatti változásokra. Empirikus kutatásunkban a kérdőíves lekérdezés módszerével elemeztük a könyvelői szakmában dolgozók helyzetét több különböző területen. A többlépcsős kutatási folyamat jelen fázisában összehasonlító elemzést készítettünk a 2020. és 2022. években kapott válaszok alapján. Tanulmányunk több mint ezer könyvelő által kitöltött kérdőív alapján készített empirikus vizsgálatunk eredményeit összegzi, mely szerint a könyvelő szakma az országos átlagnál magasabb fizetést, gyors elhelyezkedést, kiszámítható karrier utat és egy szerethető életpályát kínál, éppen ezért a könyvelő szakma és ezen belül kiemelten a mérlegképes könyvelői végzettség igen vonzó a pályaválasztók és a pályakorrekció előtt állók számára.
A fenntarthatóság és az osztalékpolitika kapcsolata
Authors: Kucséber László Zoltán , Csoma Róbert
Published: March 2023

A kutatásunk fókuszában amerikai multinacionális technológiai cégek osztalékfizetési politikáinak elemzése áll. Vizsgálatunk első része egy ESG szempontú elemzés, amely alapján a vizsgált cégeket besoroljuk „fenntarthatóan“ és „nem-fenntarthatóan működő“ csoportokba. A cikk második részében a vizsgált cégek által közölt befektetői információk és a pénzügyi adatok alapján elemezzük a két létrehozott csoport osztalékfizetési politikáit, valamint kiterjesztjük vizsgálatunkat az elmúlt években megvalósult és a tervezett környezetvédelmi beruházások helyzetére.
Németország elektromos személygépjármű exportja az Európai Unió tagállamaival
Authors: Konka Boglárka
Published: March 2023

Az Európai Unió célja, hogy 2050-re elérje a klímasemlegességet, vagyis olyan gazdasággá váljon, amelyben a nettó üvegház hatású gázok kibocsátása nulla. A statisztikák alapján a közlekedési szektor felelős az Európai Unió szén-dioxid emissziójának egy negyedéért, ezért ez a terület kiemelt figyelmet igényel. Jelen kutatás a legjelentősebb járműgyártó országot (ACEA, 2022 alapján) vizsgálja az Európai Unió tagállamai közül. Bemutatja Németország személygépjármű gyártásának fejlődési pályáját az elektromobilitás területén. Az elemzés arra a kérdésre keresi a választ a gravitációs modell segítségével, hogy vajon milyen tényezők ösztönzik a német személygépjármű exportot az Európai Unión belül. A tanulmány az EUROSTAT és az ACEA adatbázisa alapján készül.
Competencies for Sustainable Development
Authors: Nagyné Halász Zsuzsanna
Published: March 2023

In our days, humankind is faced with complex global problems, such as climate change, overpopulation, famine, the destruction of the flora, desertification, and increased migration. The capitalist value system, the aspiration for profit maximisation, continuous development and growth is coupled with the depletion of natural resources, increased environmental pollution, and social tensions. Sustainability and the concept of sustainable development provide an opportunity to check these destructive trends. However, an attitude change is required for this. Education is going to play a significant role in moulding the environmentally conscious way of thinking and creating the competencies of the coming generations in sustainability. This study presents this topic based on literary research.
Mit ígér Bükfürdő? A városmárka-kommunikáció lehetséges eszközei és csoportosításuk a POE-modell alapján
Authors: Horváth Kornélia Zsanett
Published: March 2023

Mit ígér Bükfürdő? Napjaink kiélezett versenyhelyzetében, a koronavírus-válság okozta gazdasági zavarok és az orosz-ukrán háború okozta sokk miatt, egy jelenleg bizonytalannak tűnő gazdasági színtéren, mi lehet az a húzóerő , amely egy adott fürdővárost, esetünkben Bükfürdőt, kiemeli a többi magyar fürdőváros közül, amiben többet nyújthat, mint a versenytársak és milyen csatornákon közvetíti ezt a hívószót digitalizált világunkban az információk tömkelegével elárasztott, felvilágosult és tudatos, potenciális látogatók felé? Publikációmban ezekre a kérdésekre kívánok választ nyújtani és bemutatni, elemezni az online eszköztárt, a közösségi médiát is segítségül hívva Bükfürdő kapcsán, mely talán más fürdővárosok számára is hasznos lehet saját marketing kommunikációjuk kialakítása során.
A körforgásos gazdaság és a soproni hulladékfeldolgozó stratégiája
Authors: Kasza Lajos , Németh Patrícia
Published: March 2023

A Fenntartható Fejlődés egyre gyakrabban kerül előtérbe és egyre fontosabb témává válik mind társadalmi-, mind gazdasági-, mind pedig vállalati szinten. Ezen fejlődés megvalósításának egyik kiváló eszköze lehet a körforgásos gazdaság, segítségével a termékek életútja meghoszszabbítható, mely hasznos a vállalatnak, a gazdaságnak, és egyértelműen pozitív a természetnek is. A körforgásos gazdaságban előtérbe kerül a nyersanyagforrások biztosítása (másodnyersanyag, újrahasznosítás) és a hulladék mennyiségének jelentős csökkentése. Tanulmányunkban a körforgásos gazdaság előnyeit és megvalósítási lehetőségeit vizsgáltuk hulladékgazdálkodási cégek esetén, különös tekintettel egy soproni hulladékgazdálkodási cég stratégiájára.
Knowledge and Practices of Disinfectants and Sanitizers Use during COVID-19 Pandemic in Jordan
Authors: Bardaweel Sanaa K. , AlMuhaissen Suha A. , Abdul-Hadi Amani A. , Al-Masri Qais S. , Musleh Husam R.
Published: March 2023

Background: The use of antimicrobials has been expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to assess the knowledge and practices of disinfectants and sanitizers use among Jordanian people during the (COVID-19) pandemic.

Methods: A web-based cross-sectional descriptive questionnaire was distributed across Jordan between August and September 2020. The questionnaire consisted of three sections inquiring about demographics and general characteristics of the surveyed sample, evaluating the respondents’ knowledge about disinfectants, as well as respondents’ practices. The questionnaire was completed by 403 literate adult respondents.

Results: Our results indicate that Jordanian adults have used disinfectants increasingly during the COVID-19 outbreak.  Knowledge of our study sample was considerably affected by gender (p=0.044), income (p=0.001), and profession (p<0.001). 80.8% of those participants reported skin-related side effects due to disinfectant use during the pandemic. The most used disinfectants were ethanol, followed by soap and water. Generally, study respondents showed positive practices toward the use of disinfectants during the time of the pandemic with few high-risk practices reported. Interestingly, the positive practices applied by Jordanian adults were minimally and not significantly affected by the knowledge about antimicrobials’ safe and effective use.

Conclusions: There is an urgent need for a structured effort to increase public awareness regarding the safe and effective use of disinfectants against SARS-CoV-2 transmission.
La histeria en el psicoanálisis freudiano
Authors: De Battista Julieta Laura , Napolitano Graziela Teresita , Machado María Inés , López Bonanni Andrea
Published: March 2023

Este capítulo está dedicado a revisar algunas de las distintas modificaciones que fue sufriendo la concepción de la histeria en la obra freudiana: desde el primer encuentro de Freud con la histeria, pasando por la invención de un nuevo método para abordarla - consecutivo de la hipótesis necesaria del inconsciente- hasta su escasa mención como paradigma clínico preponderante de la elaboración teórica después del giro de los años 20.
Prólogo a "El campo de la neurosis en la obra de Freud"
Authors: Napolitano Graziela Teresita
Published: March 2023

Inauguramos con la presente obra la edición digital de nuestra producción académica. Hasta ahora, y desde hace más de 15 años, el equipo de docentes investigadores hemos publicado en formato papel nuestros trabajos en libros y revistas. Se abre en esta ocasión una nueva posibilidad de ampliar el alcance de nuestra enseñanza para los alumnos y lectores interesados en los problemas del campo de la Psicopatología. Hemos elegido preparar en primer lugar una obra que lleva por título “Las neurosis en el Psicoanálisis freudiano.” Tema central en nuestro programa de estudio, nos ha parecido una prioridad para introducirnos en el campo de la Psicopatología y clínica psicoanalíticas.
Las neurosis antes de Freud
Authors: Piazze Gastón Pablo , Moreno María Luján , Campodónico Nicolás Matías
Published: March 2023

Este capítulo tiene por objetivo establecer la evolución del concepto de neurosis, en sus vertientes clínica y etiológica, desde el nacimiento de la medicina científica hasta las postrimerías de la edad de oro de la psiquiatría. Consideramos que semejante recorrido puede contribuir al esclarecimiento de la labor freudiana, indisolublemente ligada a la constitución de la clínica psicoanalítica. En efecto, reubicar el surgimiento de dicha práctica y la delimitación de su campo de intervención en el contexto histórico de la disciplina que le dio origen, permitirá cernir mejor su novedad epistémica. En tal sentido, ahondaremos en primer lugar en la historia de la constitución de la clínica de la histeria, partiendo del grupo que ella integró desde fines del siglo XVII con la antigua hipocondría-neurastenia, antes de que aquel se disolviera a partir del encuentro con la hipnosis.