bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Control de procesos en el área de impresión de una empresa cerillera, para establecer criterios de inspección
Authors: Maturano Maturano Benito Armando , Vázquez Estefes Elizabeth , Jiménez Zúñiga Nelly Ana Laura , Nubia López Antonio
Published: December 2022

Gráficos la Central S.A de C.V. es una empresa encargada de la impresión de diversos empaques como posters, cenefas, colgantes, copetes, tiras preciadoras, danglers, etc, elaborados en cartón, couché, caple, papeles adhesivos, entre otros. Al no contar con criterios de aceptación en la materia prima empleada para la realización de sus productos, se generan problemas en procesos y en productos terminados. El objetivo del estudio fue establecer criterios de inspección en la materia prima para disminuir el rechazo del producto y los no conformes mediante el control de procesos, mejorando la productividad y la satisfacción del cliente. Del mismo modo se aplicaron propuestas para mejorar la calidad desde la materia prima, presentando dos formatos para establecer criterios de aceptación en sustratos y tintas, además de una hoja de cálculo que permitió saber con exactitud la desviación del tono Delta E de los impresos en tinta de selección y Pantone. Se aplicó la metodología six sigma y DMAIC para el área de impresión, como resultado de la propuesta, la calidad de los sustratos y tintas aumento considerablemente reduciendo la variación a 0.05 y la desviación Delta entre 2 a 4 cumpliendo con las especificaciones de la ISO 12647-2.
Percepción del concepto de muerte en personas mayores, de la región de los lagos
Authors: Bauer Mancilla Minier Francisca , Mancilla Muñoz Estefani Andrea , González Sepúlveda Mauricio Alejandro
Published: December 2022

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo principal conocer la percepción del concepto de muerte en personas mayores, de la Región de los Lagos. Se utilizaron entrevistas aplicadas a personas mayores, las cuales fueron previamente definidas como población objetivo para la investigación; Esta fue realizada bajo la metodología cualitativa utilizando técnicas descriptivas. Los resultados obtenidos fueron los siguientes: Las personas mayores sienten tristeza al pensar en la muerte, lo cual asocian a no volver a ver a sus familiares cercanos en un periodo indeterminado de tiempo, generando así un estado de sufrimiento psíquico, de estos se desprender dos factores fundamentales en el concepto de muerte en personas mayores, el proceso de duelo y las relaciones familiares.

 En conclusión y en relación a las categorías de análisis de resultados, están estrechamente relacionadas con los vínculos afectivos que logran generar las personas mayores con su entorno afectivo y significativo, lo cual nos muestra que, no tienen miedo a sentir dolor físico, padecer una enfermedad terminal y/o fallecer en causas imprevistas, sino, el miedo y tristeza se  vincula directamente a la pérdida física de sí mismos que tendrán sus familiares y/o personas cercanas, incluso sus creencias religiosas les genera la esperanza de reencontrarse de cierta manera en otro espacio no físico, con sus familiares fallecidos tanto como las personas y familiares que dejaron en el espacio terrenal.
Aprendizaje basado en coeficientes de fourier para la identificación de daño en plantas de cultivos
Authors: Rivera-Romero Claudia Angélica , Olivera-Reyna Reynel , Muñoz Minjares Jorge Ulises , Navarrete-Sánchez Miguel Angel , Olivera-Reyna Roberto
Published: December 2022

El análisis de firmas espectrales es uno de los métodos de diagnóstico más utilizados para identificar enfermedades en las plantas. Con este fin, se deben considerar diferentes técnicas de adquisición de información para detectar los diferentes niveles de una enfermedades o plaga en particular, como en el caso de las enfermedades fúngicas. En este estudio, se consideraron plantas cucúrbitas en las cuales se identificaron tres etapas de niveles de una enfermedad fúngica que son las hojas en la etapa de germinación del hongo, hojas con primeros síntomas y hojas enfermas. Se utilizó una base de datos con firmas espectrales de hojas de calabacita. A continuación, se propone el análisis de frecuencia de las características espectrales utilizando la transformada de Fourier para extraer características de los coeficientes obtenidos y partir de bloques de clasificación con máquinas de vectores de soporte para la estimación del nivel de daño. Se demostraron precisiones de clasificación del 98.3%. Por lo tanto, este método se puede utilizar para diagnosticar el grado de daño en diferentes cultivos.
Bioetanol from Nipa Fibrous Waste (Nypa fruticans) Using Variation of Enzimatic Hydrolysis Method
Authors: Anita Sofia
Published: December 2022

Ampas nipah yang dihasilkan dari pamanenan nira merupakan limbah berserat yang dibuang dan tidak di olah lebih lanjut oleh masyarakat Desa Sabak Auh, Siak padahal ampas nipah ini memiliki potensi yang mampu di olah menjadi produk yang memiliki nilai ekonomi yang tinggi. Adapun kandungan yang berpotensi tersebut adalah kandungan lignin yang ada didalamnya, lignin ini jika diproses menggunakan metode yang tepat mampu menghasilkan bioetanol yang merupakan bahan alternatif sebagai pengganti ataupun campuran dari bahan bakar yang berasal dari minyak bumi (biofuel). Bioetanol ini dibuat dengan beberapa tahapan yaitu preparasi sampel, pretreatment, hidrolisis, fermentasi dan pemurnian menggunakan destilasi. Tujuan dilakukannya penelitian ini ialah untuk membandingkan variasi yang digunakan pada proses hidrolisis (enzimatik & asam) dalam menghasilkan bioetanol dengan tingkat kemurnian yang tinggi. Pada proses hidrolisis menggunakan ekstrak jamur pelapuk putih (enzimatik) dan larutan HCl 1,5 N (asam) sebagai agen penghidrolisis dan pada tahapan fermentasi digunakan yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae untuk mengkonversikan glukosa menjadi bioetanol. Berdasarkan dari hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan maka proses hidrolisis menggunakan enzim merupakan variasi hidrolisis terbaik dalam menghasilkan bioetanol dengan kemurnian tertinggi yaitu 11,87% sedangkan bioetanol yang dihasilkan dari proses hidrolisis asam memiliki tingkat kemurnian sebesar 3,4%.
THE UNHEARD VOICES OF WAR AND TRAUMA IN THE SELECT NOVELS OF TAHMIMAANAM AND MONICA ALI
Authors: Fathima Asma , Prajapati Abhisarika
Published: December 2022

War, assault, attacks and violence has been mysteriously causing horror on the peace living atmosphere with its negative effects carrying impact on the victims. The ruthless modes of violence tamper the healthy atmosphere by challenging them of their racial and social identity. It poses a question on the sanctity and tranquillity whether it keeps them free from its pangs or hold menace towards the smooth functioning of the nation. In the present world of technological growth, the disastrous methods culminate its force with the usage of arms, missiles, weapons and landmines reflecting the wild outrageousness bringing out destruction on relationship and property. The emergence from these hazards needs an attempt to reconcile with the social challenges governing the ideals of living. This paper seeks to analyse the various causes leading to trauma for its multi-dimensional influence due to racial and cultural identity through the novels Anam’s A Golden Age and The Good Muslim; and Ali’s Brick Lane.
INCOME, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENT PATTERNS OF PRIVATE SECTOR SALARIED HOUSEHOLDS IN KARNATAKA: A STUDY WITH REFERENCE TO PRE LOCKDOWN AND POST UNLOCK COVID-19 PERIOD
Authors: K. A Babu , K. V. Giridhar
Published: December 2022

Purpose of the research – The unprecedented pandemic COVID -19 created a havoc across the globe. All economic activities were disturbed due to lockdown, and many people spent days without having full squares of meals. Many migrated workers, including employees who were working in private sector business undertakings had to lose their jobs, suffer without pay, or less pay. The drop in income caused depletion in the savings of individuals, since they used their savings for their consumption during pandemic. They were forced to leave their places without any type of safety and security. Hence this research is carried out to assess the pre COVID – 19 and post unlock period income, savings, and also investment patterns of those individuals serving in private sector enteprises belonging to education, automobile and telecommunication sectors.
Methodology – A structured questionnaire is used as a tool for collecting the data from 180 private sectors salaried households, selected for the study as a sample respondents from three cities in Karnataka state, viz., Bengaluru, Davanagere and Hubli, and from three sectors viz., education, automobile and telecommunication. Convenient sampling technique is adopted to select the sample respondents from the study areas.
Major Findings – Analysis of the data collected showed that there is a significant difference in the monthly income of the salaried households in the pre lockdown and post unlock period. But there is no significant difference exisiting in their monthly expenses during both the periods. It is proved that there is an association between monthly savings of the salaried households and both the time periods. With regard to investment, there is a shift in the investment preference of the salaried households from pre lockdown period to post unlock period. Gold, silver were the top preferred investment opportunity before lockdown, but soon after the unlock period chit fund has become the top preferred investment avenue.
REVIEW : TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN SWAMEDIKASI PADA IBU TERHADAP TERAPI OBAT DIARE PADA ANAK
Authors: Trisna Lestari  , Fayza Suqya Wa’anzil  , Jihan Budiahningsih  , Trisnia Nafa , Nusikho  , Nyimas Melati  , Putri Muliawati  , Wulan Rabbani Akbar
Published: December 2022

Swamedikasi adalah tindakan mengobati diri sendiri dengan pengobatan sederhana yang dapat dibeli di apotek atau toko obat sendiri tanpa bantuan dokter atau tenaga medis lainnya (Kurniasih et al., 2020). Diare adalah suatu kondisi dimana frekuensi buang air besar (BAB) meningkat hingga lebih dari tiga kali per hari dan disertai dengan perubahan konsistensi, seperti menjadi lebih encer atau seperti bermain. Penyebab utama diare pada balita adalah ketidaktahuan ibu tentang cara menjaga kebersihan dan sanitasi pribadi anaknya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan swamedikasi pada ibu terhadap terapi obat diare pada anak. Studi ini mengandalkan tinjauan pustaka untuk menemukan, menggabungkan, dan mengevaluasi fakta dari sumber ilmiah berdasarkan kriteria yang valid dan akurat. Selain mengulangi materi yang telah diterbitkan, studi literatur memberikan informasi atau analisis baru. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa adanya hubungan yang signifikan antara prevalensi penyakit diare pada anak dengan pengetahuan ibu. Dapat dikatakan bahwa pengetahuan ibu tentang penyakit diare baik atau buruk. status tersebut dianggap menguntungkan. Selain itu, dianggap tidak diinginkan karena status sosial ekonomi rendah dan kurangnya kesadaran ibu tentang diare anak. Lalu ada obat untuk diare anak, seperti oralit, zinc, dan kotrimoksazol. Karena oralit digunakan untuk menggantikan mineral dan cairan yang hilang saat muntah dan diare, itu adalah salah satu dari tiga obat yang paling sering digunakan untuk mengobati diare anak. Gula, garam, dan natrium bikarbonat semuanya digabungkan dalam larutan oralit. Membuat oralit di rumah dapat memudahkan ibu untuk merespon dengan cepat kehilangan cairan pada anak mereka untuk mencegah dehidrasi.
The prevalence and risk factors for visceral hemangiomas in children with infantile cutaneous hemangiomas
Authors:   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Ritivoiu Mirela-Elena ,   “Alessandrescu-Rusescu” National Institute for Mother and Child Health, Bucharest, Romania, Codreanu Ioana Florentina ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   “Alessandrescu-Rusescu” National Institute for Mother and Child Health, Bucharest, Romania, Comanici Valentina-Daniela ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   “Alessandrescu-Rusescu” National Institute for Mother and Child Health, Bucharest, Romania, Balanescu Anca ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Balanescu Paul ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Matei Dumitru ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   “Alessandrescu-Rusescu” National Institute for Mother and Child Health, Bucharest, Romania, Ciolpan Alina Angelica ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   “Alessandrescu-Rusescu” National Institute for Mother and Child Health, Bucharest, Romania, Robu Alina-Maria ,   “Alessandrescu-Rusescu” National Institute for Mother and Child Health, Bucharest, Romania, Stan Iustina Violeta ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   “Alessandrescu-Rusescu” National Institute for Mother and Child Health, Bucharest, Romania
Published: December 2022

One of the most frequent benign tumor pathology in children is represented by infantile hemangiomas (IHs). Although they are mostly cutaneous, sometimes they can develop at visceral level, the liver being the most common localization. Objectives. Estimating visceral hemangiomas (VHs) prevalence, and identification of risk factors for VHs in patients with infantile cutaneous hemangiomas (ICHs). Materials and methods. 6 years cross-sectional study (2012-2017) including children diagnosed with ICHs, admitted in I.N.S.M.C “Alfred-Rusescu“. All patients underwent an ultrasound screening for the detection of VHs. In order to identify possible risk factors, we collected demographic and perinatal data. Outcomes. 138 patients diagnosed with infantile cutaneous hemangiomas (ICHs) were included, with a slight predominance of girls (58%). The prevalence of the VHs in our study was 7,24% (10 patients). The liver was the most common visceral localization (7 patients). Conclusions. Female gender, preterm birth, low birth weight, and multiple gestations were described as potential risk factors for IHs. In our study, only multiple gestations tend to be associated with visceral hemangiomas, but without a significant statistical correlation.
Comparative study on metal versus zirconium dioxide infrastructure manufacturing in prosthetic rehabilitation in the maxillary frontal zone
Authors:   “Carol Davila", Drafta Sergiu ,   University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Perieanu Viorel ,   “Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Costea Radu ,   “Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Eftene Oana ,   “Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Burlibasa Mihai ,   “Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Manea Raluca Maria ,   Private practice Bucharest, Romania, Caministeanu Florentina ,   Private practice Bucharest, Romania, Carabela Mircea ,   Private practice Bucharest, Romania, Neagoe Ioana-Cristina ,   University of Pitesti, Romania, Costea Raluca ,   Private practice Bucharest, Romania, Beuran Irina Adriana ,   “Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Maru Nicoleta ,   “Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
Published: December 2022

Prosthetic rehabilitation of the maxillary front teeth is an extremely laborious problem for the dental team, consisting of the dentist and the dental technician. If for the physiognomic component the most recommended materials are the ceramic masses, for the resistance substrate there are several variants. Conventional technologies using dental alloys and modern ones involving the use of zirconium dioxide can be used successfully in performing fixed prosthetic restorations in the maxillary frontal area, both options having both advantages and disadvantages, as we will describe in this material.
Cerebral palsy: review of epidemiology, etiology, clinical features, classification and prevention
Authors:   Doctoral School, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, National Institute of Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Balneoclimatology, Bucharest, Romania, Potcovaru Claudia Gabriela , Salmen Teodor ,   Doctoral School, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, “N. C. Paulescu” National Institute for Diabetes Mellitus, Nutrition and Metabolic Disorders, Bucharest, Romania, Chitu Marius Costin ,   Doctoral School, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Matei Bals” National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Bucharest, Romania, Dima Vlad ,   Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Neonatology, Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Mihai Margareta Bianca ,   Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Neonatology, Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Bohiltea Roxana Elena ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Cinteza Delia ,   Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, National Institute of Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Balneoclimatology, Bucharest, Romania
Published: December 2022

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopment disorder caused by improper brain development or harm to the developing brain and is the underlying cause of the most common motor disability in children. The clinical symptoms vary between subjects because the etiology is complex and can affect a variety of anatomical structures and each of these can lead to a different symptom. The motor dysfunction is often associated with sensory, perceptual, cognitive, communication and behaviour impairments as well as epilepsy and secondary musculoskeletal disorders which have a significant influence on the child’s quality of life, activity, and participation. The risk of developing CP is present in infants born preterm, but these children sum up less than 50% of cases. The factors that cause CP in children born at term are grouped in antenatal, perinatal, neonatal, some of them can be modified like alcohol consumption, maternal smoking, infections, but others like genetic factor cannot be modified. CP can be classified in different ways depending on the clinical manifestation. Throughout time classification was based on the type and distribution of motor anomalies, which often corresponded to the area of injury. Spastic subtypes, dyskinetic subtypes, and ataxic subtypes are the three basic forms of motor dysfunction. The most common conditions associated with CP are pain, intellectual disability, speech disorder, bladder control problems, epilepsy, and behaviour disorders. Early intervention is thought to be the most effective treatment for CP. As soon as the diagnosis is determined, rehabilitation treatment should begin. The earlier a rehabilitation intervention begins, the better the prospects of improving the child’s functional abilities and independence.
Epilepsy in pregnancy: a challenge for good maternal and fetal outcomes
Authors:   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Varlas Valentin ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Bors Roxana Georgiana ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Dima Vlad ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Plotogea Mihaela ,   “Nicolae Malaxa” Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Mehedintu Claudia ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Neonatology, Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
Published: December 2022

Epilepsy is a common neurological condition in women of childbearing age. Patients with epilepsy should be carefully advised in pre-pregnancy counseling as well as during pregnancy, with particular emphasis on the level of fetal safety of antiepileptic treatment. During pregnancy, there must be an optimization of the therapeutic strategy so that the teratogenic risks of fetal and maternal convulsions are greatly diminished. The role of this review was to present the approach to this pathology in pregnant women and its management for good neonatal and maternal outcomes.
Acompanhamento odontológico de 16 anos de um paciente com TEA e outras comorbidades: um relato de caso
Authors: Figueiredo Marcia Cancado , Potrich Ana Rita Vianna , Junior Volmar Brustolin , Teixeira Maitê , Potrich Mariana , Gouvêa Daiana Back
Published: December 2022

Segundo a Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) o acesso à saúde é desigualmente distribuído, sendo esse contexto agravado para pessoas com deficiência (PcD), entre os quais é alta a prevalência de doenças crônicas. O Transtorno do Espectro Autista é caracterizado por dificuldades persistentes na comunicação e interação social em diversos contextos, como déficits na reciprocidade social, em comportamentos não verbais de comunicação utilizados na interação entre indivíduos e em habilidades para desenvolver, manter e compreender relacionamentos. Tratamentos odontológicos e medidas de prevenção em saúde bucal para estes pacientes é um desafio na prática clínica do cirurgião-dentista. O objetivo deste relato de caso foi descrever o acompanhamento odontológico de um paciente com Transtorno do Espectro do Autismo e outras comorbidades por um período de 16 anos na clínica de atendimento odontológico ao paciente com necessidades especiais da Faculdade de Odontologia da UFRGS.  De 2005 a 2019, realizaram-se procedimentos odontológicos, incluindo medidas preventivas, restaurações, endodontia e exodontias, preservando sempre os cuidados pertinentes a sua condição sistêmica e seu comportamento de difícil gestão, proporcionando-lhe um benefício emocional positivo através de estímulos constantes, inclusão gradual do paciente no ambiente odontológico associado as atividades de reforço positivo, respeitando as suas limitações. Pode-se concluir que o atendimento odontológico humanizado e individualizado com técnica de gestão comportamental de reforço positivo com apoio familiar realizado no paciente com TEA foi fundamental para o seu sucesso, permitindo realizar o tratamento necessário e motivando o cuidado permanente com sua saúde bucal.
NT - 87 - Diset - Desempenho produtivo da indústria brasileira durante o segundo trimestre de 2020
Authors: Dias Bahia Luiz
Published: December 2022

A indústria brasileira reagiu à retração imposta pela pandemia de Covid-19 em março e abril de 2020 (principalmente) expandindo sua produção física fortemente em maio e junho do mesmo ano.
TRENDS IN ACCELERATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE ACTIVITIES IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
Authors: Danilavičienė Karolina , Jakubavičius Artūras
Published: December 2022

The introduction of innovation and the development of innovative activities are particularly important in the agribusiness, as the value added per hour worked in agriculture is currently one of the lowest among other economic activities. Although innovation is one of the most competitive drivers, the slow pace of innovation is due to the fact that businesses are reluctant to take risks until clear and credible long-term practices are in place. The purpose of this article is to determine in which area the representatives of agricultural enterprises are innovating in order to create higher profits. The article presents the concept of innovative activity and agriculture, reviews the complexity of innovative activity, as well as singles out the development trends and peculiarities of innovative activity in the agricultural sector using correlation analysis.
INVESTIGATING THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN ECONOMIC GROWTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION: EVIDENCE FROM EU15 COUNTRIES
Authors: Hatmanu Mariana , Cautisanu Cristina
Published: December 2022

The Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis has become a centre of interest for empirical research, as it serves to identify the relationships between economic growth and environmental degradation that will lead to a sustainable development path. The aim of the paper is to investigate these relationships for each of the EU15 countries, which are responsible for the largest amount of carbon dioxide emissions in Europe. Based on the results of the analysis of ARDL bounds cointegration approach, for the 1960–2019 period, it was found that there is a great diversity between the countries in the EU15 regarding the existence and shape of EKC, from the identification of N shape, Inverted U-shape or monotonic relationships to the absence of statistically significant relationships. Thus, there are countries that have managed to implement environmental protection measures early and now ensure GDP growth while significantly reducing CO2 emissions. The similarities and differences identified among EU15 countries can serve as a guide for EU policymakers in developing recommendations adapted to specific situations in order to facilitate economic growth taking into consideration environmental protection.
The Cyprus Herp Atlas: An initiative for systematic recording of amphibian and reptile occurrences in Cyprus
Authors: Zotos Savvas , Stamatiou Marilena , Vogiatzakis Ioannis
Published: December 2022

Even though the reptiles and amphibians of Cyprus are of scientific and conservation importance, and although several books, guides and scientific reports have been published the past 30 years, there is a clear absence of a systematic recording and archiving scheme of all available data in a structural database. Towards this end, the Cyprus Herp (= reptiles and amphibians) Atlas has been developed. The Atlas constitutes the first effort to collect all existing locality data of the herpetofauna species of the island (i.e. scientific reports, books, journals, grey literature) in a single database and simultaneously promote a citizen science approach in order to collect and constantly update the database with new records.

The website of the Atlas contains basic educational and informational material for the public, along with the visibility tool of the database in the form of occurrence maps, in 5 km x 5 km grid cells, openly available for download in kmz format. The Atlas is a powerful tool for citizens, scientists, and decision makers, aiming to contribute to the study and conservation of the reptile and amphibian species of Cyprus. In this short communication we give details on the structure of the Atlas.
Two new Eresus species (Araneae, Eresidae) from Xinjiang, China
Authors: Lin Yejie , Li Shuqiang , Zhao Xin , Chen Zhanqi , Chen Haifeng
Published: December 2022

Eresidae C. L. Koch, 1845 contains nine genera and 102 species, of which 24 species belong to Eresus Walckenaer, 1805. Four species of the family are known from China: E. granosus Simon, 1895 (Beijing), E. kollari Rossi, 1846 (Hebei), E. lishizheni Lin, Marusik & Li, 2021 (Xinjiang) and Stegodyphus tibialis (O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1869) (Yunnan).

Two new species of Eresus are described from Xinjiang, China: Eresus da Lin & Li sp. n. and E. yukuni Lin & Li sp. n. Photos and morphological descriptions of new species are given.
First record of the genus Aetius O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1897 from China, with description of a new species (Araneae, Corinnidae, Castianeirinae)
Authors: Zhang Lu , Mu Yannan , Zhang Feng
Published: December 2022

The genus Aetius O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1897 has been discovered in Sri lanka, India, Malaysia (Borneo), Thailand and Ivory Coast and comprises four species: A. bicuspidatus Yamasaki, 2020, A. decollatus O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1897, A. nocturnus Deeleman-Reinhold, 2001 and A. tuberculatus (Haddad, 2013).

The genus Aetius O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1897 is reported for the first time in China (Yunnan Province) and includes three species: one new species and two newly-recorded species. One new species is described, based on both sexes: A. maculatus sp. n. Additionally, A. bicuspidatus Yamasaki, 2020 and A. nocturnus Deeleman-Reinhold, 2001, are newly recorded from China, with photographs of habitus and genitalia being provided.
Notulae to the Italian alien vascular flora: 14
Authors: Galasso Gabriele , Domina Gianniantonio , Andreatta Sebastiano , Argenti Carlo , Astuti Giovanni , Bacaro Giovanni , Bacchetta Gianluigi , Bagella Simonetta , Banfi Enrico , Barberis Davide , Bartolucci Fabrizio , Bernardo Liliana , Bonari Gianmaria , Brundu Giuseppe , Buccomino Giovanni , Calvia Giacomo , Cancellieri Laura , Capuano Alberto , Celesti-Grapow Laura , Conti Fabio , Cuena-Lombraña Alba , D’Amico Francesco S. , De Fine Giuseppe , de Simone Leopoldo , Del Guacchio Emanuele , Emili Francesca , Fanfarillo Emanuele , Fascetti Simonetta , Fiaschi Tiberio , Fois Mauro , Fortini Paola , Gentili Rodolfo , Giardini Marco , Hussain Amara N. , Iamonico Duilio , Laface Valentina L. A. , Lallai Andrea , Lazzaro Lorenzo , Lecis Angela P. , Ligato Eleonora , Loi Gianfranco , Lonati Michele , Lozano Vanessa , Maccherini Simona , Mainetti Andrea , Mascia Francesco , Mei Giacomo , Menini Flavio , Merli Marco , Montesano Antonio , Mugnai Michele , Musarella Carmelo M. , Nota Ginevra , Olivieri Nicola , Passalacqua Nicodemo G. , Pinzani Lorenzo , Pisano Alice , Pittarello Marco , Podda Lina , Posillipo Giandomenico , Potenza Giovanna , Probo Massimiliano , Prosser Filippo , Quaglini Lara A. , Ravetto Enri Simone , Rivieccio Giovanni , Roma-Marzio Francesco , Rosati Leonardo , Selvaggi Alberto , Soldano Adriano , Stinca Adriano , Tasinazzo Stefano , Tassone Salvatore , Terzi Massimo , Vallariello Roberta , Vangelisti Roberta , Verloove Filip , Lastrucci Lorenzo
Published: December 2022

In this contribution, new data concerning the distribution of vascular flora alien to Italy are presented. It includes new records, confirmations, and status changes for Italy or for Italian administrative regions. Nomenclatural and distribution updates, published elsewhere, and corrections are provided as Suppl. material 1.
The impact of live sheep export trade on the South Africa economy
Authors: Maré Frikkie A. , Bahta Yonas T.
Published: December 2022

The study assesses the impact of the live sheep export trade on the South African economy. The study used a recent South African Social Accounting Matrix and a partial equilibrium model. The results are mixed. On a positive note, the higher the demand for live sheep exports, the higher the prices and the more significant the economic impact. On the other hand, South Africa loses value-adding opportunities such as output from abattoirs, including hides and skin, offal, head, and consumable internal organs, and employment when live lambs are exported and slaughtered in destination markets. These findings help policymakers to develop appropriate mitigation strategies to balance the advantages and disadvantages of live sheep export. A nationwide analysis may miss some of the local costs and benefits of live sheep exports. Future research can also be done in selected major areas that produce sheep in South Africa.
Density investigation and implications for exploring iron-ore deposits using gravity method in the Hamersley Province, Western Australia
Authors: Guo William
Published: December 2022

The Hamersley Province in the northwest of Western Australia contains extensive banded iron formations (BIFs) and large hematite-goethite deposits. Density information of rocks and ores in this region has been scarce. This study reports the results of a systematic density investigations based on more than eight hundred density datasets in the province. This study not only provides a better understanding of density distribution of the rocks and ores in the province, but also allows forward gravity modeling over the known iron-ore deposits to be conducted for exploring the usefulness and effectiveness of gravity surveys for detecting concealed iron-ore deposits in the region. This should have a significant impact on iron-ore mining in the province as the outcropped ores have been mined for over 40 years in the province and the future targets are likely the concealed deposits below the surface. The analysis shows a clear density contrast around 1.0 g/cm3 between the Brockman iron ores and the host BIFs, which should generate clear positive net gravity anomalies over buried large iron-ore deposits. However, porous goethite ores hosted in the Marra Mamba BIFs have an average density of about 2.8 g/cm3 due to porosity about 30–40% in the ores. A density contrast of −0.5 g/cm3 may exist between the goethite ores and BIFs, which would produce net negative gravity anomalies over the deposits. Since most goethite deposits are layered consistently with the host rocks and associated with broad folds, the net gravity anomaly of an orebody itself may generally have the similar shape to the corresponding BIF bedrock. This implies that gravity surveys may be able to detect paleochannels which host the goethite ores, rather than directly detecting the orebody.
Proof of a conjecture on the $ \epsilon $-spectral radius of trees
Authors: Li Jianping , Qiu Leshi , Zhang Jianbin
Published: December 2022

The $ \epsilon $-spectral radius of a connected graph is the largest eigenvalue of its eccentricity matrix. In this paper, we identify the unique $ n $-vertex tree with diameter $ 4 $ and matching number $ 5 $ that minimizes the $ \epsilon $-spectral radius, and thus resolve a conjecture proposed in [W. Wei, S. Li, L. Zhang, Characterizing the extremal graphs with respect to the eccentricity spectral radius, and beyond, Discrete Math. 345 (2022) 112686].
Modeling variants of the COVID-19 virus in Hawai‘i and the responses to forecasting
Authors: Carney Richard , Chyba Monique , Fan Victoria Y. , Kunwar Prateek , Lee Thomas , Macadangdang Ionica , Mileyko Yuriy
Published: December 2022

In this paper we introduce a model for the spread of COVID-19 which takes into account competing SARS-CoV-2 mutations as well as the possibility of reinfection due to fading of vaccine protection. Our primary focus is to describe the impact of the B.1.617.2 (Delta) and B.1.1.529 (Omicron) variants on the state of Hawai‘i and to illustrate how the model performed during the pandemic, both in terms of accuracy, and as a resource for the government and media. Studying the effect of the pandemic on the Hawaiian archipelago is of notable interest because, as an isolated environment, its unique geography affords partially controlled travel to and from the state. We highlight the modeling efforts of the Hawai‘i Pandemic Applied Modeling Work Group (HiPAM) which used the model presented here, and we detail the model fitting and forecasting for the periods from July 2021 to October 2021 (Delta surge) and from November 2021 to April 2022 (Omicron surge). Our results illustrate that the model was both accurate when the forecasts were built on assumptions that held true, and was inaccurate when the public response to the forecasts was to enforce safety measures that invalidated the assumptions in the model.
The SAITS epidemic spreading model and its combinational optimal suppression control
Authors: Ding Wei , Ding Li , Kong Zhengmin , Liu Feng
Published: December 2022

In this paper, an SAITS epidemic model based on a single layer static network is proposed and investigated. This model considers a combinational suppression control strategy to suppress the spread of epidemics, which includes transferring more individuals to compartments with low infection rate and with high recovery rate. The basic reproduction number of this model is calculated and the disease-free and endemic equilibrium points are discussed. An optimal control problem is formulated to minimize the number of infections with limited resources. The suppression control strategy is investigated and a general expression for the optimal solution is given based on the Pontryagin's principle of extreme value. The validity of the theoretical results is verified by numerical simulations and Monte Carlo simulations.
Video-based Person re-identification with parallel correction and fusion of pedestrian area features
Authors: She Liang , You Meiyue , Wang Jianyuan , Zeng Yangyan
Published: December 2022

Deep learning has provided powerful support for person re-identification (person re-id) over the years, and superior performance has been achieved by state-of-the-art. While under practical application scenarios such as public monitoring, the cameras' resolutions are usually 720p, the captured pedestrian areas tend to be closer to $ 128\times 64 $ small pixel size. Research on person re-id at $ 128\times 64 $ small pixel size is limited by less effective pixel information. The frame image qualities are degraded and inter-frame information complementation requires a more careful selection of beneficial frames. Meanwhile, there are various large differences in person images, such as misalignment and image noise, which are harder to distinguish from person information at the small size, and eliminating a specific sub-variance is still not robust enough. The Person Feature Correction and Fusion Network (FCFNet) proposed in this paper introduces three sub-modules, which strive to extract discriminate video-level features from the perspectives of "using complementary valid information between frames" and "correcting large variances of person features". The inter-frame attention mechanism is introduced through frame quality assessment, guiding informative features to dominate the fusion process and generating a preliminary frame quality score to filter low-quality frames. Two other feature correction modules are fitted to optimize the model's ability to perceive information from small-sized images. The experiments on four benchmark datasets confirm the effectiveness of FCFNet.
Naïve Bayes and K-Nearest Neighbor Algorithms Performance Comparison in Diabetes Mellitus Early Diagnosis
Authors: Haviluddin  , Puspitasari Novianti , Ery Burhandeny Aji , Dhiya Awalia Nurulita Andi , Trahutomo Dinnuhoni
Published: December 2022

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease that occurs when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) can provide a means to diagnose. This study aims to obtain the best classification of the Naïve Bayes (NB) and K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) methods so that accurate results are obtained in diagnosing DM disease using a dataset originating from The Abdul Moeis Hospital, Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. The results showed that the KNN performed better in accuracy, precision, and specificity with an Area Under the Curve (AUC) value 10% higher than NB. Overall, KNN obtained a better recall compared to the NB in order to DM diagnosis.
A three-dimensional bedrock hydrostratigraphic model of southern Ontario
Authors: Carter T R , Logan C E , Clark J
K , Russell H A J , Priebe E H , Sun S
Published: December 2022

A hydrostratigraphic framework has been developed for southern Ontario consisting of 15 hydrostratigraphic units and 3 regional hydrochemical regimes. Using this framework, the 54 layer 3-D lithostratigraphic model has been converted into a 15 layer 3-D
hydrostratigraphic model. Layers are expressed as either aquifer or aquitard based principally on hydrogeologic characteristics, in particular the permeability and the occurrence/absence of groundwater when intersected by a water well or petroleum well. Hydrostratigraphic aquifer units are
sub-divided into up to three distinct hydrochemical regimes: brines (deep), brackish-saline sulphur water (intermediate), and fresh (shallow). The hydrostratigraphic unit assignment provides a standard nomenclature and definition for regional flow modelling of potable water and deeper fluids.
Included in the model are: 1) 3-D hydrostratigraphic units, 2) 3-D hydrochemical fluid zones within aquifers, 3) 3-D representations of oil and natural gas reservoirs which form an integral part of the intermediate to deep groundwater regimes, 4) 3-D fluid level surfaces for deep Cambrian brines,
for brines and fresh to sulphurous groundwater in the Guelph Aquifer, and the fresh to sulphurous groundwater of the Bass Islands Aquifer and Lucas-Dundee Aquifer, 5) inferred shallow karst, 6) base of fresh water, 7) Lockport Group TDS, and 8) the 3-D lithostratigraphy. The 3-D hydrostratigraphic
model is derived from the lithostratigraphic layers of the published 3-D geological model. It is constructed using Leapfrog Works at 400 m grid scale and is distributed in a proprietary format with free viewer software as well as industry standard formats.
Medical doctors do not know it, nor can they treat it: Identifying the common neonatal illnesses and preferred healthcare practices in a Yoruba community, Nigeria
Authors: Alabi Timothy Olanrewaju , Aliyu Taofeek Kolawole
Published: December 2022

Background: Prompt and effective healthcare practice is essential to reducing neonatal morbidity and mortality which is at a higher rate among low-income nations including Nigeria, especially in rural settings. Studies have identified some structural factors such as poverty and limited healthcare resources as major factors without giving adequate attention to the related intrinsic factors such as peoples‟ understanding and beliefs among other cultural factors that could encourage or hinder effective healthcare practices for the neonates which is the gap of this study intends to fill. Methods: First-hand data were collected during a six-month rapid ethnographic fieldwork at Akinlalu using various qualitative methods of data collection including observations, interviews, and discussion among others. The main focuses were the community's social life and activities and socio-cultural structures such as faith homes and healthcare as well as individuals (grandmothers, grandfathers, birth attendants, medical doctors, and childbearing fathers and mothers) involved in family and children's health in this community. Results: Findings reveal an array of neonatal illnesses and interestingly a high level of discordance between the perceived illnesses, causes, and treatment between local people and modern healthcare providers. Widely identified and considered the deadliest neonatal diseases are senukoto, oka, and yiyi (measles). Others mentioned are giri (convulsion), olo-inu, and jedi-jedi. Senukoto is believed to be caused by kokoro (bacteria/germs) and can kill the infected neonate within the first seven days after birth if not adequately treated. Oka, yiiyi, and olo-inu were also considered deadly, usually causing taboos violation while eating sweetening things during pregnancy or breastfeeding is the perceived cause of jedi-jedi. Conclusion: the study concludes that rural dwellers often cast doubt on orthodox medical practitioners in response to childhood illnesses and treatment which in most cases have implications for prompt healthcare seeking and non-adherence to the medically prescribed regimen.
Lineal Megalithic Scripts in widespread rocks, stones and a menhir structure in Zalamea la Real (Huelva, Spain)
Authors: Arnaiz-Villena Antonio , Lancha-Gómez Félix , Ruíz-del-Valle Valentín , Gómez-Ruiz Adriano , Sánchez-Orta Alejandro , Suárez-Trujillo Fabio
Published: December 2022

Zalamea la Real is close to the biggest Mediterranean mines known in ancient times: Riotinto Mines (Huelva, Spain). Zalamea is within the South Iberia Pyrite Belt, which goes from Alcácer do Sal (Portugal) to Seville (Las Cruces Mines, at Gerena/Aznalcollar villages). It is a territory containing a high density of megaliths and neglected rocks/stones on the surrounding area which are rests of them. Zalamea district could be considered a megalithic region and also a megalithic context altogether, which is linked to mines of metal extractions since 3000 years ago. Probably, the main mines furnaces were at Zalamea. This metal richness could explain Tartessos flourishing, which could extend together with both the high megaliths density and the Southern Iberia Pyrite Belt through South Spain and Portugal. Indeed, common Iberian-Tartessian signary (sometimes admixed with Lineal Megalithic Scripts, a primitive evolutionary writing stage) had been used in this Iberian Pyrite Belt area. In the present paper ,we show our findings on Zalamea la Real engraved rocks/stones and menhirs with Lineal Megalithic Scripts and Tartessian signs, and put them in a context of other similar findings in a big European/African area (South Iberia, Canary Islands and South Algeria, Sahara Desert).
COP27 Climate Change Conference: Urgent action needed for Africa and the world
Authors: Zielinski Chris , Smith Richard , Atwoli Lukoye , Laybourn-Langton Laurie
Published: December 2022

No abstract.
Screening and identification of candidate therapeutic drugs from plants for the management of patients infected bacterial infection associated with SARS COV-2
Authors: Ibrahim S.I , Mukhtar F.B , Abdulkarim S , Yarima M.B , Ali A , Chifu E , Yamuna K , Mohammad A.B , Nafisatu K , Balogun J.B , Bashir M , Saifullahi U
Published: December 2022

The emergence of COVID-19 (SARS-COV-2) has resulted in millions of deaths worldwide. Nigeria has recorded over 2000 deaths due to the disease. Development of alternative medicine from plants against SARS-COV-2 can be a potential therapy for treatment of secondary complications. To investigate plants with potential to manage respiratory tract infections. The plants were extracted and screened for phytochemical constituents; their acute and subacute toxicity profile was evaluated. The plant extracts were tested against clinical microbial isolates associated with respiratory tract infection. All the plants extract were found to have acute toxicity dose above 5000 mg per kg body weight. Among the four tested medicinal plants Guiera senegalensis was found to have significant zone of inhibition against Klebsiella pneumonia and Moraxella catarrhalis more than the standard drug (Gentamicin). Guiera senegalensis has been used in traditional medicine to treat bacterial infections without any report of toxicity. The preclinical study indicated that Guiera senegalensis can be used in the management of respiratory infections associated with symptoms of COVID 19. Guiera senegalensis can therefore be used as a potential medicinal plant for management of secondary bacterial infections in Covid19 patients.
Antioxidant, dermal and acute toxicological effects of Eucalyptus camaldulensis (Dehn-Blakely) essential oil on male Wistar rats
Authors: Ejike Uju Dorathy Iliemene , Anunobi Oluchukwu Ogechukwu
Published: December 2022

During the era of the COVID-19 lockdown, many Nigerians resorted to home remedies like herbal mixtures for therapy because they could not have access to orthodox medicine. Eucalyptus camaldulensis (E. camaldulensis) essential oil was one of such remedies as many believed it had the potential to treat colds, flu, sore throats, bronchitis and even prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection.

The objective of the study is to check the antioxidant, dermal and acute toxicological effects of the E. camaldulensis essential oil. Rats were grouped into 8 of 5 each. Normal and corn oil (2ml/kg body weight) control groups. E. camaldulensis essential oil from Jos, Niger, Nasarawa, Kogi, Kwara, and Benue zones were given at 2ml/kg body weight for 14 days as well as applied on the shaved skin of the rats. No mortality was recorded in the sub-acute toxicity study at low and high doses (10mg/kg and 5000mg/kg). The levels of AST, ALT, TNF-α and IL-6 did not significantly differ from normal control rats. Lungs Investigation recorded a significant increase in the TNF-α. Antioxidant enzyme assays showed a significant increase in catalase, superoxide dismutase and glutathione-s-transferase. Histological examination showed focal inflammation with moderate cytoplasmic clearing in the liver and focal mild epidermal sclerosis of the skin. Dermal application of the oil shows no significant toxic effect except some mild inflammation (skin irritation). Oral administrations were relatively safe with mild adverse effect observed in the lung inflammatory markers.