bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Performance Evaluation of Rapid Antigen Test for COVID-19 with SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR using Nasopharyngeal Swab with Special Reference to RNA Dependent RNA Polymerase (RdRp) Cycle Threshold Values
Authors: Prakash Vidyut , Saurabh Kumar , Kumar Rishikesh , Kumar Randhir , Kumari Namrata , Kumar Shailesh
Published: November 2023

SARS-CoV-2 is highly contagious, which spreads even by patients having no clinical symptoms or also from people suffering with only mild symptoms. The gold standard test for its diagnosis is reverse-transcription PCR (RT-PCR) but at times of pandemic, Rapid antigen tests (RAT) are required, which has a very less turn-around time. Evaluation of the performance of COVID-19 Rapid antigen test in comparison to SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR using nasopharyngeal swab, in relation to RNA dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) Cycle threshold (Ct) values. This observational and cross-sectional study was done on patients coming with features of Influenza-like illness (ILI) or for any aerosol generating procedure or on high-risk patients seeking hospitalization. Both RT-PCR and RAT for COVID-19 were done on samples collected from each patient and results were compared. Altogether, 5314 samples were tested, out of which 104 (01.95 %) & 229 (04.31 %) samples were found positive by the RAT & RT PCR test, respectively. Sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV of RAT were found to be 44.54%, 99.96%, 98.08% and 97.56%, respectively. 98.9 % of samples with Ct value ≤ 20 were positive by RAT, whereas only 2.2% samples having Ct value ≥ 26 were found to be positive. Cases having lower Ct values were found to be more symptomatic and vice-versa. RAT are not efficient in detecting the virus in samples showing high Ct values (Ct ≥ 26) by RT-PCR test. Patients with samples showing low Ct values (Ct ≤ 20) had more severe symptoms and vice-versa.
Application of Guar Gum based Polymers in Drug Removal from Waste Water
Authors: Sharma Anika
Published: November 2023

Abstract: Biodegradable polymers have unique properties hence finduse in different fields like medicinal, agricultural, industrial, environmental field etc. They lead to zero waste therefore known as speciality materials. Biopolymer guar gum can be extracted from the seeds of the plant Cyamopsistetragonolobus. It is a biopolymer consisting of β, 1-4-linked linear mannose chain interposed with α, 1-6-linked galactose units. Guargum consist of no. of hydroxyl functionalities which give of hydrogel character by the interaction with water molecules through hydrogen bonding. Guar gum is used in various industries for the removal of hazardous dyes. The dye removal studies were performed with respect to contact time, temperature, pH and dye feed concentration removal. This review will help the future researchers who are working on the environmental solutions based on biopolymers.
Autonomous Vehicle
Authors: Jain Kavita , Pereira Sean , Shetty Vrishab , D’Souza Lysandra , Mathew Akash
Published: November 2023

Abstract: Self-driving cars are a rapidly advancing technology that is poised to revolutionize the way people travel. The purpose of the self-driving car project is to create a vehicle that can operate autonomously, without the need for a human driver. This technology is being developed to increase safety on the road, reduce traffic congestion, and provide a more efficient and convenient mode of transportation. The project involves a combination of hardware and software development, including sensors, cameras, and machine learning algorithms. Self-driving cars have the potential to reduce the number of accidents caused by human error, improve traffic flow, and provide greater mobility for individuals who are unable to drive. While there are still many technical and regulatory challenges to overcome, self-driving cars represent an exciting future for the automotive industry and society as a whole
The factors influencing university students’ participation in social welfare activities
Authors: Chen Qi , Zhang Min
Published: November 2023

Social public welfare practice is an important way to realize the goal of practical education in colleges and universities. Through a survey of 439 university students in Beijing, the results in this study showed that university students’ intention to participate in social public
welfare practice was influenced by perceived value, behavioral attitude, and perceived behavioral control, and was not affected by subjective norms. Behavioral attitude and perceived behavioral control played a mediating role between perceived value and intention to participate. These findings
extend the research perspective to the field of social welfare and have the potential to promote the development of social welfare practice activities for university students.
The relationship between college students’ extraversion and entrepreneurial intention: The mediating role of perceived social support
Authors: Wang Peipei , Sun Wenmei , Zhong Qiqi
Published: November 2023

Our study presents the connection between extraversion, entrepreneurial intention, and perceived social support among college students, and draws from entrepreneurial event models, career choice theory, resource dependence theory, and buffer theory. We aimed to construct a relationship
model linking extraversion, perceived social support, and entrepreneurial intentions, focusing on perceived social support as a personal resource. We conducted a survey involving 1,133 college students, employing the Chinese Big Five Personality Inventory, Entrepreneurship Intention Vector
Scale, and Perceived Social Support Scale. Notably, male students exhibited significantly higher entrepreneurial intentions than their female counterparts. Moreover, we found that perceived social support partially mediated the link between extraversion and entrepreneurial intentions in college
students. In summary, extraversion directly influences entrepreneurial intentions, with perceived social support acting as a mediating factor within this relationship. This study sheds light on the interplay of personality traits and social support in shaping entrepreneurial intentions among
college students.
The influence of mindfulness on posttraumatic growth of Chinese people with cancer
Authors: An LianChao , Xiao Peng , Zhao Siqi
Published: November 2023

We examined the relationship between mindfulness and posttraumatic growth (PTG) of a group of 315 Chinese adults who had been diagnosed with cancer. We proposed self-compassion and cognitive reappraisal as mediators between mindfulness and PTG. Participants completed the Mindful Attention
Awareness Scale, Self-Compassion Scale, Emotion Regulation Questionnaires, and the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory. Analysis revealed significant positive correlations among mindfulness, self-compassion, cognitive reappraisal, and PTG. Mindfulness played a positive role in improving PTG of
people with cancer, and self-compassion and cognitive reappraisal played mediating roles in the relationship between mindfulness and PTG. This finding may help to further understand the mechanism of PTG and suggests that, as mindfulness promotes self-compassion and cognitive reappraisal, which
are both important for PTG of people with cancer, future interventions should integrate into their treatment training to improve levels of mindfulness.
Associations among coachâ–“athlete relationships, psychological safety, and psychological well-being in college athletes
Authors: Weng Yanghui , Cheng Chen
Published: November 2023

The coachâ–“athlete relationship influences an athlete's psychological well-being; however, little is known about the psychological mechanisms involved in the relationship between these variables. This study emphasized the mediating role of psychological safety
in the relationship between the coachâ–“athlete relationship and athletes’ psychological well-being. Participants were 372 college athletes from five Chinese universities, who completed a paper-and-pencil questionnaire in which they assessed their coachâ–“athlete
relationship, psychological safety, and psychological well-being. Results of structural equation modeling indicated there was a positive relationship between a positive coachâ–“athlete relationship and an athlete's psychological well-being, and that psychological safety
partially mediated this relationship. This study extends the conclusions of prior research and provides new insights into how the coachâ–“athlete relationship affects athletes’ psychological well-being.
Social media marketing and brand equity: The role of customer brand engagement
Authors: Chen Xian , Wang Xue , Wang Zhe
Published: November 2023

Social media is a prominent marketing tool to attract the attention of online target audiences, which can ultimately lead to increased website traffic. This study analyzed the relationship between social media marketing and brand equity, and examined whether customer brand engagement
acts as a mediator of this relationship. We conducted a survey with 275 college student WeChat users in China, and used structural equation modeling for data analysis. The results indicated there was a positive direct link between social media marketing and brand equity, with customer brand
engagement playing a mediating role. These findings provide valuable insights for brand managers in understanding the impact of social media marketing on fostering customer brand engagement and building brand equity.
Characteristics of bone metabolism disorders in military personnel in the Arctic regions: prospective study
Authors: Kireeva Elena B. , Yazenok Arkadiy V. , Agafonov Pavel V. , Gaiduk Sergey V. , Chumakov Aleksey V.
Published: November 2023

OBJECTIVE. To study characteristics of bone metabolism disorders in military personnel in the Arctic regions.

MATERIALS AND METHODS. The survey was conducted and medical documentation of 189 male soldiers aged 23–42 (average age - 29,6±5,6) was studied. Depending on the duty station all the surveyed were divided into two groups: I – 107 soldiers, performing military service in the Arctic regions with at least 2 years of experience, II – 82 soldiers from the Western Military Region. Complaints, anamnesis data, objective status (including anthropometry) and medical documentation were assessed and studied in the surveyed military personnel. For estimating bone-mineral density, the method of calcaneus ultrasonography, using «GE Healthcare Achilles» densitometer was applied. The content of total calcium, inorganic phosphorus as well as the concentration of bone resorption markers – СТХ and NTX in the blood serum were used as analyzed laboratory rate of bone metabolism.

RESULTS. The study showed that almost half of the military personnel in the Arctic regions (48,6%) had the rate of bone-mineral density below the average value for healthy men of the same age group. It was noted that prevalence of osteopenia in the Arctic is significantly higher compared to military personnel from temperate regions. When studying bone resorption markers, it was noted that the group of Arctic military personnel experienced statistically significant increase in NTX, characterizing the rate of degradation in the newly formed bone as well as the tendency towards increase in CTX, reflecting the rate of degradation relative to the old bone.

DISCUSSION. The main link in the pathogenesis of low bone-mineral density in military personnel in the unfavorable Arctic environment is D3 vitamin metabolism disorder by lowering its formation in the skin and also it limited intake with food. High prevalence of disorder in bone-mineral density among Arctic military personnel might indicate the need for a more rigorous selection process in the Arctic regions with a mandatory in-depth survey of the bone metabolism system (determination of total calcium content, inorganic phosphorus, D3 vitamin) as well as performing according to osteodensitometry. It is advisable to conduct an annual survey of the Arctic military personnel at the duty station, involving a visiting military-medical commission with a therapist or rheumatologist as its member.
Characteristics of miners’ working conditions in the surface mine of the mining and chemical complex in the Arctic region of the Russian Federation: cross-sectional (simultaneous) study
Authors: Nikanov Alexander N. , Gudkov Andrey B. , Kuprina Nadezhda I. , Popova Olga N. , Ermolin Sergey P.
Published: November 2023

INTRODUCTION. The development of rich mineral resources in the Arctic region of the Russian Federation (ARRF) is a strategic direction for the further economic development of the country. The study of the working conditions to prevent the development of an occupational disease and to preserve the health of workers, employed in the ARRF economy, are fully aligned with national priorities of the state policy.
OBJECTIVE. To assess miner’s working conditions in the surface mine, located in the Arctic region of the Russian Federation.
MATERIALS AND METHODS. Working conditions of mining dump truck, bulldozer, drilling machine, excavator drivers and blasting teams in the ARRF surface mine were examined with the use of sanitary description method as well as physical and chemical ones.
RESULTS. Natural and climatic conditions around mining sites are adverse with some extremeness. Miners’ working conditions сcorrespond to class 2 and 3 of 1-2 degree of harmfulness on physical and chemical factors. Maximum permissible levels are most exceeded on noise and vibration ones as well as on the content of nitric oxide and formaldehyde in the cabin of dump bulldozers, and least – in the workplace of drilling machine drivers.
CONCLUSION. To improve miners’ working conditions and preserve their health, it is necessary to develop and implement a comprehensive program of measures, adapted to the Arctic conditions, aimed at preventing occupational diseases and providing for the solution of sanitary-technological and medical preventive issues.
Combined Effects of Plyometric Exercise with Dynamic Taping and Kinesio Taping On Muscle Power, Speed, And Muscle Strength Among University Male Football Players – A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Rengaramanujam Kanagaraj , Subbiah Dr S. , A. Alahmari Dr Khalid
Published: November 2023

Plyometric exercise (PE) is a high-intensity, short-duration training method that may offer an adequate stimulus toimprove physical fitness and sport-specific performance. The sports medicine team employs KT tapes in isolation or in conjunctionwith workout regimens to enhance athletic performance. Research has been done to find out the combined effects of plyometricswith various elements to improve sport-specific fitness performance among football players. More research needs to be examiningthe collective impact of plyometrics in conjunction with taping on fitness performances. The present randomized controlled trialstudy aims to determine the combined effect of plyometrics with dynamic taping (DT) and kinesio taping (KT) to improve musclepower, speed, and muscle strength among university football players. Forty-five university male football players between 18 and25 who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups (DT, KT, and control groups). Athletes performedPE for 6-weeks. Outcomes were measured at baseline and six weeks post-PE. Vertical jump, standing long jump, and single leg hoptests were used to measure muscle power, and the 30-meter sprint and strength dynamometers were used to measure speed andmuscle strength, respectively. Significant differences were found in the group receiving PE and DT than the other groups in all theoutcome variables (p<0.05). The combined effects of PE and DT significantly affect muscle power, speed, and muscle strengthamong university male football players compared to KT with PE and PE alone.
Evaluasi Efektivitas Media Komunikasi Dalam Pengelolaan Pegawai Tugas Belajar di Lingkungan Direktorat Jenderal Pajak
Authors: Aulia Irfan Noviandy , Irwansyah Irwansyah
Published: November 2023

The online communication media used by the directorate general of taxation to facilitate the need for communication facilities between graduates of the study assignment program and the admin is by using whatsapp and telegram platform. the purpose of this research is to find out and analyze the effectiveness of telegrams as a medium of information in solving administrative management problems for graduates of study assignment program within the directorate general of taxation. The concept used in this research is to compare the level of effectiveness of whatsapp and telegram in the management of graduates of the study assignment program within the Directorate General of Taxes using a mixed methods approach, namely a research method that combines quantitative research methods with explanatory evaluation survey methods and qualitative research methods with a qualitative research approach. phenomenology. the results of the study stated that telegrams were still unfamiliar and rarely used by employees (Table 4.1) The study assignment module on Telegram has been accessed and provides the information needed by study assignment employees (Table 4.2) , then based on the results of other studies where telegrams are quitely helpful as a center of media information for employees. The Suggestions for this research is to carry out socialization regarding the use of telegram as a means of communication between graduates of the study assignment program and admins within the Directorate General of Taxes.
Bayesian Restricted Stein-rule Least Squares with non-spherical Disturbances
Authors: Oloyede Isiaka
Published: November 2023

Bayesian restricted stein-rule least squares is a novelty estimator introduced to obtain parameters of the family of restricted least squares with intertwined heteroscedastic and autocorrelated disturbance errors. Errors in regression modelling set to measure the quality of the data and or model of which intertwining of most prominent errors disturbances play a significant role in determining the quality of the aforementioned. Efforts were geared towards the comparison of the performances and relative efficiency of the small sample property of Bayesian and classical family of restricted stein-rule least squares. The sample size was set at 25 to capture the intertwined disturbance errors, and the iteration of the Monte Carlo simulation was set at 10000 for both classical and Bayesian paradigms. and for both Autoregressive of order one (AR(1)) and Moving average of order one (MA(1)) processes respectively were set asymmetrically as -0.8,-0.5,-0.3, 0,0.3,0.5 and 0.8 while as a scale of heteroscedasticity was set at 0-homoscedasticity, -0.3-mild,-0.5-moderate and (0.7,0.9)-severe. The outcome of the study pointed out that Bayesian estimation (both posterior mean and Bayes estimates) for both restricted and restricted stein-rule estimators outperformed classical restricted and restricted stein-rule estimators in both performances and relative efficiency. It is therefore recommended to make use of the Bayesian framework when encountering similar disturbances in a small sample size.
The Use of Standardized Exponentiated Gumbel Error Innovation Distribution to Forecast Volatility: A Comparative Study
Authors: Olayemi Michael Sunday
Published: November 2023

This study is designed to model several selected volatility models using a newly developed error innovation distribution called Standardized Exponentiated Gumbel Error Innovation Distribution (SEGEID) to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of the model in terms of its adaptability and forecast evaluation. SEGEID improves some existing error distributions and uses the standard&Poor-500 index data returned from 2004 to 2022.The use of this error innovation distribution, GJR-GARCH (1,1), has been shown to be more effective than other volatility models considered in this study. The results of the study show that GJR-GARCH (1,1) is better than GARCH (1,1), EGARCH (1,1) and TGARCH (1, 1) because it has the lowest AIC and RMSE.
The Usage of wireless Intelligent control and UAVenabled B5G/6G network in fuzzy adaptive Kalman filter in INS/GNS integrated navigation system
Authors: xu xuguang , yu liang
Published: November 2023

In the Inertial Navigation System/Geomagnetic Navigation System
(INS/GNS) integrated navigation system, divergence and measurement noise
that change with environments frequently occur must be reduced in order
to increase the accuracy and stability of autonomous, passive
navigation.Base
on the Unscented Kalman Filter,we can combine Convergence of intelligent sensing as
well as computing, and control for UAV-enabled B5G/6G network to deal with change in the variance and mean value of the
latest information. First，the noise’s covariance in the model is modified “online” to change
the  estimation
of mean square deviation error and filtering gain of Kalman filtering by using 5G/6G network; Then, through UAV-enabled B5G/6G network and  intelligent sensing to change the scaling factor of weight in sigma sampling
is  adaptively changed to solve the nonlocal effect in UT transform and
improve the effciency and
accuracy of the navigation deposition system. The simulation results
show that
the fuzzy adaptive Kalman filter is very efficient for INS/GNS integrated navigation systems.It
overcome the shortcomings of traditional filtering method and
improve the accuracy of filtering.
A 128×128 SPAD LiDAR Sensor with Column-Parallel 25ps Resolution TA-ADCs
Authors: Tian Na , Wang Zhe , Ma Kai , Yang Xu , Qi Nan , Liu Jian , Wu Nanjian , Liu Liyuan
Published: November 2023

This letter presents a design of single photon avalanche diode (SPAD)
light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensor with 128×128 pixels and 128
column-parallel time-to-analog-merged-analog-to-digital converts
(TA-ADCs). Unlike the conventional TAC-based SPAD LiDAR sensor, in which
the TAC and ADC are separately implemented, we proposed to merge the TAC
and ADC by sharing their capacitors, thus avoiding the analog readout
noise of TAC’s output buffer, improving the conversion rate, and
reducing chip area. The reverse stop-start logic is employed to reduce
the power of the TA-ADC. Fabricated in a 180nm CMOS process, our
prototype sensor exhibits a timing resolution of 25ps, a DNL of
+0.30/-0.77 LSB, an INL of +1.41/-2.20 LSB, and a total power
consumption of 190mW. A flash LiDAR system based on this sensor
demonstrates the function of 2D/3D imaging with 128×128 resolution, 25k
inter-frame rate, and sub-centimeter ranging precision.
Comparative clinical and immunological characteristics of the course of the new coronavirus infection COVID-19 in children of different ages in acute and long-term periods after illness
Authors: Olenkova О. М. , Kovtun О. Р. , Beikin Ya. B. , Sokolova А. S.
Published: November 2023

The purpose of the study is to establish the clinical and immunological characteristics of COVID-19 in children and to assess the state of the immune system in the long-term period after the infection. Materials and methods. An observational cohort retrospective study was conducted, which included the results of an examination of 87 children with confirmed new coronavirus infection (COVID-19). All patients underwent laboratory examination to assess the state of the immune system at the onset of the disease and 152 ± 11.57 days after the onset of the disease. The control groups consisted of practically healthy children 8—14 (n = 26) and 15—18 years old (n = 33), who had no history of coronavirus infection, which was verified by serological tests. Results. Of the sick people, 72.2% were boys (p < 0.001). The clinical picture of COVID-19 was determined by the presence of intoxication and respiratory syndromes. The main signs were fever, unproductive cough, nasal discharge, pain and/or sore throat. In 35.2% of cases, children had concomitant pathology. At the onset of the disease in patients aged 8—14 years, a decrease in the number of neutrophils (p < 0.001) and their absorption activity (p = 0.01), an increased level of CD3+HLA-DR+ (p < 0.001), and a low level of serum IgM were detected (p < 0.001), were detected the presence of specific IgM to SARS-CoV-2; high content of Circulating immune complexes (p < 0.001). In children aged 15—18 years, an increase in the content of CD3+HLA-DR+ (p < 0.001), TNK-cells (p < 0.05), and a decreased level of total serum IgM and IgG (p < 0.001) were detected. In the long-term period after infection, in patients 8—14 years old, the changes identified at the onset of the disease persist, and there is also a decrease in the number of monocytes (p < 0.05) and an increase in the level of B-lymphocytes (p < 0.05). In the group of 15—18 years old, there was an increase in the bactericidal activity of leukocytes (p = 0.03) and the absorption activity of monocytes (p < 0.01). Conclusion. The disease proceeded mainly in a moderate form. At the initial stage of the new coronavirus infection, there was a deficiency of the humoral component, and in children of early school age, a deficiency of innate immune factors. In the long-term period, deviations in immunogram parameters persist. There is a possibility of the formation of risk groups among children for immune deficiency, which requires additional monitoring and rehabilitation measures.
The impact of chronic herpes virus infection on the bone system in children
Authors: Telesh M. A. , Krutikova N. Yu. , Sokolovskaya V. V.
Published: November 2023

Herpes virus infections currently are urgent problem in infectology, pediatrics and therapy. The feature of these diseases is the possibility of direct and indirect effects of the virus on various organs and systems: immune, nervous, endocrine, bone, in children in particular. The aim of the work is to summarize and systematize the available data on the impact of the chronic herpes virus infection on the bone system in children. Materials and methods: analysis of relevant Russian and international literature was carried out. Results: chronic herpes virus infections have pathological effects on bone system, in particular they can increase the risk of osteoporosis. Herpes viruses are involved in the pathogenesis of systemic inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Bone complications of herpes virus infections are the relevant issues. More research is needed to understand these complications more deeply.
80 years of protecting children's health (to the anniversary of the formation and development of the Department of Children's Infectious Diseases named after Professor S. D. Nosov of the Ivanovo State Medical Academy)
Authors: Balikin V. F.
Published: November 2023

The article presents the history of the development of the Department of Children's Infectious Diseases named after Professor S.D. Nosov of the Ivanovo State Medical Academy. The department was created in 1943 on the basis of the 2nd infectious diseases building of the First City Clinical Hospital in Ivanovo. For 80 years, the staff of the department has preserved and continued the scientific and pedagogical traditions in training qualified personnel for Russian healthcare and preserving the health of children.
Paleoseismological features and tectonic setting of the Fethiye-Burdur fault zone (SW Turkey)
Authors: Sari Coşkun , Kamaci Zuheyr , Yağmurlu Fuzuli , Timur Emre , Şenturk Murat , Bozcu Mustafa
Published: November 2023

The Fethiye?Burdur fault zone is not a single line. Still, it consists of discontinuous northeasterly trending fault segments developed parallel to each other between the Gulf of Fethiye and Burdur Lake. The NE?trending and leftlateral oblique?slip Fethiye?Burdur fault zone bounds the Isparta Angle to the west and is probably a continuation of the Pliny fault zone of the Hellenic arc. Year 1914, 1957, and 1971 earthquakes occurred in the Fethiye?Burdur fault zone, with magnitudes of 7.1, 7.0, and 6.1, respectively. The epicenter distribution of the earthquakes of the last century indicates the continuation of the Fethiye? Burdur fault zone under the Gulf of Fethiye, probably to Rhodos Island. According to GPS measurements, the Fethiye?Burdur fault zone is the southern limit of the Aegean extensional region. The Aegean region is characterized by coherent motion toward the SW at 30 mm/yr relative to the Eurasian plate. Field observations and fault plane solutions of recent earthquakes in and around the Burdur Lake region reflect normal and left?lateral oblique faulting considering the NE extension of the fault zone. According to the proposed kinematic model, the different seismotectonic behaviors of the Fethiye?Burdur fault zone originate in the rigid influence of Ye?ilova peridotite massif of the Lycian nappes that occur to the SW of Burdur Lake. The kinematic interactions between the mainly NE?trending enechelon fault constituents of the Fethiye?Burdur fault zone result in different seismotectonic characteristics. Consequently, a new kinematic model is obtained for Burdur Lake and its surroundings.
Clinical Approach to Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis: A Spanish Delphi Consensus
Authors: Pereyra-Rodriguez Jose J. , Baldrich Esther S. , Ruiz-Villaverde Ricardo , Torres Eulalia B. , De la C. Dobao Pablo , Nart Ignasi F. , Menéndez Ángeles F. , Martin-Santiago Ana , Miquel Javier M. , Silvestre Juan F. , Armario-Hita Jose C.
Published: November 2023

Despite emerging evidence and advances in the management of atopic dermatitis there a lack of consensus regarding the diagnostic criteria, therapeutic approach, method to assess severity, and patient follow-up for this condition. An expert consensus study was conducted to provide recommendations on the management of patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. The study used Delphi-like methodology based on a literature review, a summary of the scientific evidence, and a 2-round survey. The agreement of 60 panellists on 21 statements was evaluated. Consensus was pre-defined as ≥ 80% agreement of all respondents. In the first round 6 statements reached consensus. Unanimous consensus was achieved regarding therapeutic goals and patient satisfaction (maintained in the long term and periodic goals reassessment recommended every 3–6 months). In the second round, half of the statements reached consensus, all related to patient follow-up, treatment goals, and atopic comorbidities. The statements that did not reach consensus were related to diagnosis (biomarkers, allergy, and food testing) and starting patients on conventional systemic treatment rather than advanced treatment. The study assessed expert opinion regarding a variety of topics related to the clinical approach to patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, in order to provide guidance on the diagnosis and management of patients with atopic dermatitis.
Cutting thick aluminum plates using laser fusion cutting enhanced by dynamic beam shaping
Authors: Kardan Masoud , Levichev Nikita , Castagne Sylvie , Duflou Joost R.
Published: November 2023

Cutting thick plates is affected not only by the laser power but also by the cut kerf width and the melt flow dynamics that determine the ejection of the molten material. Employing the same laser beam intensity distribution for various thicknesses is the limiting factor when cutting thicker plates. This paper investigates fiber laser fusion cutting of 25 mm thick aluminum with dynamic beam shaping (DBS). While both static and longitudinal dynamic intensity distributions fail to cut this thickness with a 4 kW laser power, a cut through is achieved using annular and elliptical intensity distributions. However, an improvement of 45% in cutting speed can be achieved using an elliptical intensity distribution compared to an annular one. In order to understand the effect of the beam shape, an infrared thermal camera is used to study lateral heat propagation when using different process parameters. Moreover, to analyze the melt flow when changing the DBS frequency, high-speed imaging is utilized to observe the molten material inside the cut kerf. Finally, the cut edge quality is investigated for different cutting conditions.
STUDY OF FINE-GRAINED FIBER CONCRETE CRACKING RESISTANCE FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF DESTRUCTION MECHANICS
Authors:   National university ‘”Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava polytechnic”, Akhmednabiev Rasul , Demchenko Oksana ,   National university ‘”Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava polytechnic”, Hukasian Olha ,   National university ‘”Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava polytechnic”
Published: November 2023

Fiber reinforced concrete began to appear in the market in the 60s of the last century, and since then the interest in this type of reinforcement has been steadily growing. The article presents the results of studies on the crack resistance of concrete reinforced with polypropylene fibers of various lengths and volume concentrations in fine-grained concrete. Waste from the wet magnetic separation of the Poltava mining and concentration plant was used as an aggregate in the concrete. Polypropylene fibers with the various lengths diameter of 0.2 mm were used for reinforcement. The influence of the length and volume concentration of fibers on the crack resistance of the same strength concrete of was studied. The study results indicate that the increase in the length and volume concentration of fibers, within the limits of the experiment, significantly affects the crack resistance of fine-grained concrete.
Disseminated Multisystemic Tuberculosis in an HIV Negative Patient: A Case Report
Authors: Ikpe George , Omeke Christian , Ugwu Chukwuebuka , Okorie Onuka , Ihesie Austin , Poopola Israel
Published: November 2023

Disseminated Tuberculosis, quite common in immunocompromised patients is uncommon in the immune-competent and at times mistaken for severe immunosuppression or intra-abdominal malignancy. Therefore, a high index of suspicion is required even in the immune-competent to make a diagnosis. We present a case of disseminated Tuberculosis in an immunocompetent individual.
Mental Health Disorders in Students University as a Challenge in Higher Education Era Society 5.0
Authors: Putra Ade Herdian , Mudjiran Mudjiran
Published: November 2023

Mental health disorders in students universities can make students uncomfortable living their daily lives. Mental health disorders will also impact the lectures attended by students. Students who experience mental health disorders tend to be uncomfortable and confused in attending lectures it will impact the low learning outcomes obtained by students. Counseling services in tertiary institutions play an important role in helping students deal with mental health disorders. This type of research is quantitative research with descriptive methods. The purpose of this study was to describe mental health disorders experienced by students in West Sumatra Province throughout 2023. The data used in this study were individual counseling results report data at Universitas Negeri Padang counseling center throughout 2023. The data analysis technique used in this study was descriptive statistical analysis. The results of this study showed that of the 26 students who received counseling services, 1 (3.84%) experienced hopelessness in life, 2 (7.69%) experienced anti-social, 15 (57.70%) experienced academic stress, 5 (19.23%) experienced academic anxiety, and three students (11.54%) experienced excessive anxiety about the future. This study also describes the procedures for counseling services in tertiary institutions in dealing with students' mental health disorders.
Koreografi Tari Piriang Indang Nan Badantiang Sanggar V Tunang Kecamatan Naggalo Kota Padang
Authors: Wahyu Efendi Dita , Asriati Afifah
Published: November 2023

This study aims to reveal describe and analyze the choreography of Piriang Indang Nan Badantiang Dance in Sanggar V Tunang, Nanggalo District, Padang City. This research using qualitative methods is research that uses a naturalistic approach. This research instrument is the researcher himself and is assisted by supporting instruments such as stationery and cameras. The data in this study used primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques are carried out using literature studies, observations, interviews and documentation. The steps of analyzing data are data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusion. The results showed that cultivation is certainly inseparable from the creative process of wanting to develop a new motion and paying attention to the exploration of motion. After discovering the idea of the Indang Nan Badanting Piriang Dance the choreographer contemplates in a sound or term the vernacular in a dance that is often performed can become a dance title. The motion created by the choreographer comes from the existing motion and is redeveloped to be more widespread and different even though the performance performs the same or repetitive movements, but can be distinguished in the composition and cultivation. This Indang Nan Badantiang Piriang Dance has a dominant element of space having straight and curved lines, low and medium levels, front and side facing directions, medium and large volumes, and front and side view focus. According to the choreographer, the creation of the Piriang Badantiang Indang Dance was also inspired by the existing Piriang Dance movements but redeveloped so that they are not the same.
Eksistensi Talempong Kayu di Nagari Durian Gadang Kecamatan Sijunjung Kabupaten Sijunjung
Authors: Aprillia Nura Sri , Asril Asril , Yurnalis Yurnalis
Published: November 2023

This research examines the existence of Talempong Kayu in Nagari Durian Gadang, Sijunjung District, Sijunjung Regency. Talempong Kayu is one of the traditional music in Nagari Durian Gadang. Initially, Talempong Kayu was performed using one instrument, namely a set of wooden talempongs consisting of five blades. The function of Talempong Kayu is to entertain yourself when you are tired from work or during your spare time. Along with the times, Talempong Kayu has developed and does not only use one instrument, but has added accompaniment instruments such as two drums, a gong and a bottle. The function of Talempong Kayu has also developed, such as entertainment events, the appointment of traditional titles, events commemorating the anniversary of Sijunjung Regency, entertainment at weddings, as well as events to welcome guests of government agencies. The purpose of this study was to describe the existence and form of presentation and function of Talempong Kayu in Nagari Durian Gadang, Sijunjung District, Sijunjung Regency. This study uses qualitative research methods with data collection techniques by observation, documentation, and field interviews to obtain research results according to the context that is descriptive. The results of this study explain that the existence of Talempong Kayu traditional music in Nagari Durian Gadang has experienced developments both in terms of tools and in terms of its use in society.
Bentuk Penyajian Tari Jepin Laba-Laba di Desa Penibung Kecamatan Mempawah Hilir Kabupaten Mempawah
Authors: Kasyful Kalam Ramadhan , Oktariani Dwi , Cantik Purti Aditya Mega
Published: November 2023

This research aims to describe and document the presentation of the Jepin Spider Dance. The researcher's interest was motivated by knowing the dance performance from start to finish. This research uses descriptive methods, qualitative research forms, and a choreographic approach. The data collection techniques used are observation, interviews and documentation techniques. The technique for testing the validity of the data used is extended observation and source triangulation. Based on data analysis, it can be concluded that the form of presentation of the Jepin Spider Dance, the Jepin Spider Dance is an entertainment dance that is performed at Khataman qur'an, circumcision, wedding and robo-robo events. The movement motif in the Jepin Spider Dance uses a single-step movement motif. There are two types of movement, namely the one-go type and the two-return type. This style is divided into initial, middle and final movements. This variety forms a connective pattern resembling a spider's nest. Each change of movement is marked by a tahto or tahtim movement. The Jepin Spider Dance Costume uses a clothes bracket and a telok belanga. Using realistic make-up from the dancer's real face. The musical accompaniment to the Jepin Spider Dance instrument uses Arabic poetry, meaning praise to the Prophet Muhammad. The instruments use the Gambus or Selodang and Beruas musical instruments. This dance uses rope properties which are played by nine dancers.
Case study on retraction of articles by Thinking Skills and Creativity journal
Authors: Shakirova S. M.
Published: November 2023

In 2022, the journal of the first quartile, indexed by Web of Science and Scopus, called Thinking Skills and Creativity, retracted 47 articles simultaneously. The author of this article found that 27 of the retracted articles belonged to authors from China, 10 – from Russia and 10 – from Kazakhstan. The article describes how the fact of retraction was perceived by the Kazakhstan authors of the retracted articles, what is the role of intermediaries, the degree of participation of the authors themselves in the work on the articles, what lessons were learned by the authors from this case. The research method used in this work is an interview with the authors responsible for correspondence, according to a questionnaire that included 11 questions. The sample included six authors from various universities of Kazakhstan. When analyzing the data, the content analysis method was used. The respondents’ answers to each question were analyzed by code and category. The answers showed that in order to publish an article in this journal, the authors: a) used the help of intermediaries; b) were not acquainted with the reviews in the process of double-blind peer-review; c) tried not to disclose the fact of retraction at their university; d) after retraction tried to make intangible claims to intermediaries, but were refused; e) in general, consider the fact of retraction an annoying misunderstanding due to the fault of the editorial board of the journal. This case clearly showed that it is necessary to purposefully and constantly improve the skills of authors in communication with foreign and domestic rating publications during the publication of scientific articles, to develop a culture of scientific writing at the institutional and individual level.
Applying the Theoretical Domains Framework to identify police, fire, and paramedic preferences for accessing mental health care in a First Responder Operational Stress Injury Clinic: a qualitative study
Authors: Testa Valerie , Bennett Alexandria , Jutai Jeffrey , Cantor Zachary , Burke Peter , McMahon James , Carleton R. Nicholas , Colman Ian , Fikretoglu Deniz , Heber Alexandra , Leduc Shannon , Heisel Marnin J. , Thavorn Kednapa , Corsi Daniel J. , Hatcher Simon
Published: November 2023

Introduction

First responders and other public safety personnel (PSP; e.g. correctional workers, firefighters, paramedics, police, public safety communicators) are often exposed to events that have the potential to be psychologically traumatizing. Such exposures may contribute to poor mental health outcomes and a greater need to seek mental health care. However, a theoretically driven, structured qualitative study of barriers and facilitators of help-seeking behaviours has not yet been undertaken in this population. This study used the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) to identify and better understand critical barriers and facilitators of help-seeking and accessing mental health care for a planned First Responder Operational Stress Injury (OSI) clinic.

Methods

We conducted face-to-face, one-on-one semistructured interviews with 24 first responders (11 firefighters, five paramedics, and eight police officers), recruited using purposive and snowball sampling. Interviews were analyzed using deductive content analysis. The TDF guided study design, interview content, data collection, and analysis.

Results

The most reported barriers included concerns regarding confidentiality, lack of trust, cultural competency of clinicians, lack of clarity about the availability and accessibility of services, and stigma within first responder organizations. Key themes influencing help-seeking were classified into six of the TDF’s 14 theoretical domains: environmental context and resources; knowledge; social influences; social/professional role and identity; emotion; and beliefs about consequences.

Conclusion

The results identified key actions that can be utilized to tailor interventions to encourage attendance at a First Responder OSI Clinic. Such approaches include providing transparency around confidentiality, policies to ensure greater cultural competency in all clinic staff, and clear descriptions of how to access care; routinely involving families; and addressing stigma.
Stability of Sensor Network based on Non-linear Data Analysis for in situ Leaching of Ionic Rare Earth Ore Bodies under Similar Simulation Experiments
Authors: Deng Yun Chuan , Kang ShiJie , Yang Jie , Yu HongDong , Wan YinHua
Published: November 2023

Ionic rare earth (RE) mines use the in situ leaching (ISL) method to operate, but after investigation, it is found that the geological damage caused by RE mines is still serious in recent years. The structure is damaged, which affects the stability of the mine slope and even causes geological disasters such as landslides and collapses to a certain extent, which has a huge impact on the lives of local people. Therefore, it is very important to analyze the slope stability of RE mines. In this study, indoor similarity simulation experiments were conducted using the sensor network (SN) of non-linear data analysis, and its stability of the ISL of ionic RE ore bodies was studied. In addition, an indoor column leaching simulation experiment was carried out to observe the internal fine and microstructure of the ore sample during the whole leaching process using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) under the conditions of magnesium sulfate solution and water leaching, respectively. The evolution mechanism of the pore structure was analyzed during the leaching process. The experiments showed that during the whole leaching process, the ore body reaches saturation in the early stages, resulting in a sharp increase in the porosity of the ore sample within the first 1 h due to seepage. Subsequently, the porosity of each sample increases, indicating that the seepage of the leaching solution inside the sample has reached a relatively stable state.
DAMPAK PENGUMUMAN COVID-19 TERHADAP ABNORMAL STOCK RETURN DAN TRADING VOLUME ACTIVITY
Authors: Nadya Ria Cindy , Agustiningsih Wulandari
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine the impact of the announcement of COVID-19 on abnormal stock returns and trading volume activity. The variables were abnormal return and trading volume activity in 61 days, 30 days before and after the incident, and the day the COVID-19 incident occurred. This research is an event study. This study uses secondary data, namely the daily stock price and the active trading volume of each infrastructure company during the study period. The data analysis method used is the paired sample t-test and Wilcoxon signed rank test to determine the significant impact before and after the announcement of COVID-19. This study shows that there is no significant abnormal return, and the average abnormal return before the announcement of COVID-19 is smaller than after the announcement of COVID-19. There is significant trading volume activity on the day of the announcement of COVID-19 in the infrastructure sector in Indonesia, and the average trading volume activity before the announcement of COVID-19 is smaller than after the announcement of COVID-19.