bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PROCESSING OF SOME MINERALS USING BIFLUORIDE AND AMMONIUM SULFATE
Authors:   Institute of Chemistry of FEB RAS, Vladivostok, Medkov Michael A. , Krysenko Galina F. ,   Institute of Chemistry of FEB RAS, Vladivostok, Epov Dantiy G. ,   Institute of Chemistry of FEB RAS, Vladivostok, Dmitrieva Elena E. ,   Institute of Chemistry of FEB RAS, Vladivostok
Published: May 2023

The results of a study of the opening of titanium-, boron- and tungsten-containing concentrates by NH4HF2, (NH4)2SO4 and a mixture of these reagents are presented. It has been shown that during solid-phase interaction with the indicated reagents, when heated to 200°C, fluorination of the components included in the concentrate occurs with the formation of simple and complex fluorides; a further increase in temperature leads to the formation of ammonium hydrosulfate NH4HSO4, which, when interacting with the formed fluorides, leads to their conversion into soluble double sulfates. The ways of extracting components of concentrates with obtaining commercially demanded compounds as commercial products are shown.
COMPOSITE COMPOSITIONS BASED ON FUSIBLE ALLOYS AND METAL POWDERS
Authors:   Institute of Solid State Chemistry of the Ural Branch of the RAS, Yekaterinburg, Medyankina Irina S. , Skachkov Vladimir M. ,   Institute of Solid State Chemistry of the Ural Branch of the RAS, Yekaterinburg, Pasechnik Lilia A. ,   Institute of Solid State Chemistry of the Ural Branch of the RAS, Yekaterinburg, Sabirzyanov Nail A. ,   Institute of Solid State Chemistry of the Ural Branch of the RAS, Yekaterinburg
Published: May 2023

The use of Hg and amalgams is prohibited in the world. A good substitute for Hg can be liquid alloys based on non-toxic Ga, having wide areas of liquid state and having high electrical and thermal conductivity, resistance to air, interaction with metal powders to form composites. The stages of the process of forming a diffusion-hardening composite (DTC) are indicated, the interaction time of the main components under various heat treatment modes is determined. The positive effect of introducing a small amount of powders of materials into the DTC is shown.
EXTRACTION PARAMETRIC PUMPING FOR SEPARATION OF NEODYMIUM AND PRASEODYMIUM UNDER NON-STATIONARY CONDITIONS
Authors:   St. Petersburg State Institute of Technology, Orekhova Alexsandra S. , Erokhin Ilia A. ,   St. Petersburg State Institute of Technology, Dorozhko Vladimir A. ,   St. Petersburg State Institute of Technology, Afonin Mikhail A. ,   St. Petersburg State Institute of Technology,   GK “Rusredmet”, Saint Petersburg, Nechayev Andrey V. ,   St. Petersburg State Institute of Technology,   GK “Rusredmet”, Saint Petersburg
Published: May 2023

The joint extraction of the Nd/Pr pair by the P507 extractant was studied. The concentration equilibrium constants of neodymium and praseodymium were calculated, based on the obtained data the effective values of thermodynamic parameters were calculated. For organizing the "parametric pumping" method the conditions for the separation of the Nd/Pr pair have been selected.
EXTRACTION OF URANIUM FROM URANIUM — NOBLE METALS ALLOYS. SIMULATION AND EXPERIMENTAL CONFIRMATION
Authors:   Institute of High Temperature Electrochemistry UB RAS, Potapov Alexei M. , Karimov Kirill R. ,   Institute of High Temperature Electrochemistry UB RAS, Mazannikov Mikhail V. ,   Institute of High Temperature Electrochemistry UB RAS, Dedukhin Alexander E. ,   Institute of High Temperature Electrochemistry UB RAS, Zaykov Yury P. ,   Institute of High Temperature Electrochemistry UB RAS
Published: May 2023

The results of thermodynamic modeling and experimental data on the U — (Ru, Rh, Pd) alloys chlorination with lead chloride in the molten LiCl-KCl eutectic are presented. It has been found that it is possible to extract almost all of the uranium to a residual content of 1–4 %.
PHOSPHORYLATED ACID PODANDS: EXTRACTION AND COMPLEXING PROPERTIES WITH RESPECT TO ACTINIDES AND LANTHANIDES
Authors:   A. A. Bochvar High-Technology Scientific Research Institute for Inorganic Materials (VNIINM), Moscow, Safiulina Alfiya M. , Baulin Vladimir E. ,   Institute of Physiologically Active Substances of the Federal State Budgetary Institution of Science of the Federal Research Center for Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Chernogolovka,   A. N. Frumkin Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, RAS, Moscow, Aksenov Sergey M. ,   Federal Research Center, Kola Science Center, RAS, Apatity, Tsivadze Aslan Yu. ,   A. N. Frumkin Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, RAS, Moscow, Tananaev Ivan G. ,   A. N. Frumkin Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, RAS, Moscow,   Federal Research Center, Kola Science Center, RAS, Apatity
Published: May 2023

The optimal conditions for the extraction of U(VI), Th(IV), and La(III) from nitric acid media by phosphorylated acidic podands were determined In this work by varying the length of the polyester chain that binds aromatic fragments; the most effective podand 1,5-bis[o-(hydroxyethoxyphosphoryl )-phenoxy]-3-oxapentane with diethylene glycol chain -(OCH2CH2)2O-. The composition and proposed structure of extractable U(VI) and Nd(III) complexes with 1,5-bis[o-(dihydroxyphosphoryl)phenoxy]-3-oxapentane were studied by physico-chemical analysis methods.
DETERMINATION OF THE SPECIFIC SURFACE OF FINE-DISPERSED ZIRCONIUM POWDERS BY LOW-TEMPERATURE NITROGEN ADSORPTION METHOD
Authors:   FSUE “RFNC –VNIIEF”, Selezneva Anastasiya D. , Kashafdinov Ildar F. ,   FSUE “RFNC –VNIIEF”, Tsarev Maxim V. ,   FSUE “RFNC –VNIIEF”, Ivanov Dmitry G. ,   FSUE “RFNC –VNIIEF”, Kiselev Petr L. ,   FSUE “RFNC –VNIIEF”
Published: May 2023

The work is devoted to determination of the specific surface of fine-dispersed zirconium powders of different producers by low-temperature nitrogen adsorption method using modern analytical equipment. Sodium-reduced zirconium powders of two different productions, as well as coarse electrolytic zirconium powder after its grinding by hydride technology, were researched in the present work. Consequently the values of the specific surface of the studied zirconium powders by the BET method were obtained, and features of such measurements by “Sorbtometr-M002” evaluator for the specified materials were noted.
STUDY OF CATHODE MATERIALS OF WASTE LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Authors:   JSC VNIICHT, Leading Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Moscow, Sokolova Yulia V. , Kordik Vladislav O. ,   JSC VNIICHT, Leading Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Moscow, Smirnov Dmitry I. ,   JSC VNIICHT, Leading Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Moscow, Zvonareva Maria E. ,   JSC VNIICHT, Leading Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Moscow, Demidova Natalia I. ,   JSC VNIICHT, Leading Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Moscow
Published: May 2023

The physicochemical characteristics of fresh and spent cathode material type LiCoO2 (LCO), LiNi1-x-yMnxCoy (NMC), LiMn2O4 (LMO), LiFePO4 (LFP) of spent lithium-ion batteries (LIA) have been determined. The results of a comparative analysis of the properties of the cathode materials of spent LIBs with the initial cathode material used in the creation of different types of LIBs are presented. It has been established that the particles of cathodes of spent LIА contain particles up to 100 µm in size due to sintering.
PLASMA ELECTROLYTIC NIOBIUM OXIDATION IN BORATE AND TUNGSTATE ELECTROLYTES
Authors:   Petrozavodsk State University, Petrozavodsk, Chubieva Elena S. , Lukyanchuk Irina V. ,   Institute of Chemistry FEB RAS, Vladivostok, Vasilyeva Marina S. ,   Institute of Chemistry FEB RAS, Vladivostok, Budnikova Yulia B. ,   Institute of Chemistry FEB RAS, Vladivostok, Kuryavyi Valery G. ,   Institute of Chemistry FEB RAS, Vladivostok, Yakovleva Natalia M. ,   Petrozavodsk State University, Petrozavodsk
Published: May 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the electrolyte (Na2B4O7, Na2WO4) and plasma electrolytic mode influence on the composition, surface morphology as well as optical properties of formed coatings.
Libro compilatorio de resúmenes de investigación Simposio Internacional
Authors: ortega Rolando
Published: May 2023

Libro compilatorio de resúmenes de investigación Simposio Internacional
Implementasi Program Vaksinasi Covid 19 di Puskesmas Kecamatan Sirah Pulau Padang Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ilir
Authors: Haryanto Sandi , Kencana Novia , Kariem M Qur’anul
Published: May 2023

Program Vaksin Covid 19 ialah beberapa upaya pemerintah Indonesia untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan Covid-19. Vaksinasi Covid-19 ditujukan dalam menciptakan kekebalan tubuh supaya masyarakat menjadi lebih sehat dalam melakukan aktivitas sehari-hari. Ketika vaksin sudah disuntikkan, maka vaksin merangsang antibodi untuk memahami dan mengenali virus yang sudah dilemahkan tersebut. Maka tubuh akan membunuh virus dan mengurang risiko terpapar, teori yang digunakan yaitu teori Edward III. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana implementasi program Vaksinasi Covid 19 di Puskesmas Kecamatan Sirah Pulau Padang Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ilir. dalam skripsi ini penulis menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif mulai dari metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi, metode analisi data bersifat deskriptif dengan tahap mereduksi data, paparan data, dan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pelaksaan Program Vaksinasi Covid 19 di Puskesmas Kecamatan Sirah Pulau Padang Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ilir sudah dinyatakan berhasil dikarenakan sudah memcapai target Vaksinasi Covid 19 yang sudah ditargetkan Puskesmas Kecamatan Sirah Pulau Padang.
A comprehensive review on IoT based smart cities
Authors: Dange Kumarsagar M.
Published: May 2023

A smart city uses information and communication technology to improve the utility, share knowledge with the public, and provide a strong sense of community support and local government assistance. Shrewd urban communities are those that make use of brilliant ideas and information as the required resources to address the maintainability issues that urban communities face. Many metropolitan areas are currently becoming more intelligent, utilizing information and innovation to advance transportation, energy consumption, wellness, and air quality, as well as to spur economic growth. A great city's main objective is to streamline municipal operations, promote economic development, and address resident happiness through clever developments and data analysis. We intended to spend a great amount of time reading up on several shrewd urban groups in this post. As a result, some of the key boundaries that can bebuilt include clever management, clever energy, clever building, clever flexibility, clever structure, clever invention, clever medical care, and clever residence. Urban areas collect and analyze information using IoT devices such as connected sensors, lighting, and meters. The foundation, public usage, and administrations, to name just a few, are all progressively developed in urban areas using this knowledge. Smart urban communities focus on improving the lives of their residents in such fundamental areas as strategy effectiveness, reducing waste and everyday problems, improving friendly and financial quality, and enhancing the social consideration of their residents.
Efektivitas E-modul Instalasi Penerangan Listrik di SMK Negeri 1 Sutera
Authors: Saputra Rizky , Usmeldi Usmeldi
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the e-module for electric lighting installations at SMK Negeri 1 Sutera. This research was conducted using a type of experimental research which was categorized into the type of pre-experimental design with the One Group Pretest Posttest Design. The data obtained were analyzed using Effect Size and classical completeness analysis. Attitude assessment using a questionnaire with percentage analysis technical. Based on the research results, it was obtained that the average pretest before using the e-module learning media was 58.1 and the posttest average value was 72.6. From the calculation results, the Effect Size analysis value is 1.069 with the categorization of taste on a large scale. While the attitude assessment obtained an average result of 91.25 for a standard deviation of 12.26.
THE WAY OF ENFORCING THE CULTURAL RIGHTS OF PRISONERS IN THE POLISH AND HUNGARIAN PRISONS: THE ASPECTS OF CREATIVITY
Authors: Miklósi Márta , Becker-Pestka Daria , Molnár Attila Károly
Published: May 2023

Education in Polish and Hungarian penitentiaries aims at the successful social reintegration of prisoners. Penitentiary institutions support prisoners by education of primary, secondary, and vocational training. Forms of learning within prisons prepare prisoners for release and integration into the labour market. This study aims to review the most important concepts and possible interpretations of criminal pedagogy and the cultural life of prisons. We present the main cultural rights of prisoners (learning opportunities, community cultural opportunities) and their impact on prisoners, as well as highlighting the aspects that make prison a total institution. We present the goals of cultural life in prison and the current training process covering key areas. We state that cultural activities in prison are essential parts of reintegration, bringing prisoners closer to the cultural nature of the outside world. With this article, comparatively on the two countries, we would like to draw attention to the diversity and feasibility of cultural transmission for prisoners.
Dating Granites Using CODEX, with Application to In Situ Dating on the Moon
Authors: Levine Jonathan , Scott Anderson F. , Braden Sarah , Fausch Rico G. , Foster Sean , Fowler Gavin , Joy Katherine H. , Osterman Steven , Pernet-Fisher John , Seddio Stephen , Whitaker Tom , Wurz Peter , Yant Marcella , Ee Yap Teng
Published: May 2023

We have measured 87Rb–87Sr isochron ages for two granites, using the breadboard version of our Chemistry, Organics, and Dating EXperiment (CODEX), a laser-ablation resonance-ionization mass spectrometer designed for in situ geochronology on the Moon or Mars. These measurements extend the demonstrated analytical capabilities of CODEX, and indicate the value of incorporating a flight-ready version of CODEX, now under construction, into a future mission payload. We used CODEX to obtain accurate ages for the 1700 Ma Boulder Creek Granite, with 1σ statistical precision of 110 Myr, and for the 1100 Ma Pikes Peak Granite, with 1σ statistical precision of 160 Myr. To provide an end-to-end illustration of how CODEX analysis of granites can address critical lunar science questions regarding rock age and composition in situ, we describe an example mission to the lunar Gruithuisen Domes. Gruithuisen Domes appear to be volcanic edifices of granitic composition. Orbital remote sensing suggests that granitic rocks represent only a small fraction of the lunar surface, and the mere fact of their existence on the Moon is a puzzle. CODEX determination of the timing and process of their formation, both presently ill-understood, would provide important constraints on the thermal and geochemical evolution of the lunar interior.
Vitamin D and Diagnostic Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer in Indonesian Population: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Purnama Andriana , Lukman Kiki , Ruchimat Tommy , Rudiman Reno , Wijaya Alma , Nugraha Prapanca
Published: May 2023

BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the world’s third most common type of cancer. Case studies have shown an inverse correlation between serum Vitamin D levels and the incidence of human colorectal cancer.

AIM: This study aims to assess Vitamin D levels in patients who underwent colonoscopy for diagnostic colorectal cancer.

METHODS: This research is a cross-sectional study. This study’s subjects were patients who visited the Digestive Surgery polyclinic and underwent a colonoscopy to diagnose colorectal cancer. Level of Vitamin D was collected before the colonoscopy examination and categorized into three groups: Vitamin D with a value of < 20 ng/mL indicates a deficiency, a level of 20–30 ng/mL as an insufficiency level, and a value > 30 ng/mL as a sufficient value. A colonoscopy examination was performed to obtain a diagnosis of colorectal cancer based on anatomical pathology examination.

RESULTS: Examination of Vitamin D levels from 120 subjects showed that the average vitamin level was 16.36 ng/mL, which indicates Vitamin D deficiency levels. A total of 85 (70.8%) subjects showed Vitamin D deficiency, as many as 24 (20%) showed Vitamin D insufficiency levels, and only 11 (9.2%) study subjects showed sufficient Vitamin D levels. The colonoscopy showed 60 (50%) subjects with colorectal cancer. The relationship between Vitamin D levels and the diagnosis of CRC showed a value of p = 0.60 (p > 0.05).

CONCLUSION: There is no significant difference between low levels of Vitamin D and the diagnosis of colorectal cancer patients.
Notulae to the Italian native vascular flora: 15
Authors: Bartolucci Fabrizio , Domina Gianniantonio , Adorni Michele , Bacchetta Gianluigi , Bajona Enrico , Banfi Enrico , Barbadoro Franco , Biscotti Nello , Bonsanto Daniele , Conti Fabio , Da Pozzo Michele , Dagnino Davide , De Fine Giuseppe , Del Guacchio Emanuele , Forte Luigi , Di Gristina Emilio , Galasso Gabriele , Ghillani Luigi , Gottschlich Günther , Gubellini Leonardo , Laface Valentina Lucia Astrid , Lasen Cesare , Lonati Michele , Mainetti Andrea , Mascia Francesco , Mazzacuva Giuliana , Musarella Carmelo Maria , Orsenigo Simone , Passalacqua Nicodemo G. , Pazienza Gaetano , Pinzani Lorenzo , Rodi Elia Stefano , Santi Francesco , Sáez Llorenç , Selvaggi Alberto , Tomaselli Valeria , Torino Luigi , Zidorn Christian , Lastrucci Lorenzo
Published: May 2023

In this contribution, new data concerning the distribution of native vascular flora in Italy are presented. It includes new records, confirmations, and exclusions to the Italian administrative regions. New combinations in the genera Pilosella and Roemeria are proposed. Furthermore, the name Papaver siculum is lectotypified. Nomenclatural and distribution updates, published elsewhere, and corrigenda are provided as Suppl. material 1.
Changement climatique et santé : avancées nouvelles et remise en cause de quelques idées reçues
Authors: Besancenot Jean-Pierre
Published: May 2023

Le changement climatique d’origine anthropique est une réalité qui s’impose aujourd’hui à tous et dont les conséquences sur la santé humaine ne sont pratiquement plus contestées, qu’elles soient déjà avérées ou attendues dans un avenir plus ou moins proche. Il existe sur le sujet une littérature très abondante, le plus souvent de qualité, qu’il aurait été inutile de répéter ici. L’accent a donc été mis sur quatre points qui ont récemment suscité des recherches nouvelles, conduisant à un approfondissement ou à une remise en cause au moins partielle des connaissances ou des hypothèses antérieures. Cela concerne (1) les avancées sur les bases physiques du changement climatique, apportées par le sixième Rapport d’évaluation du GIEC ; (2) les conséquences du radoucissement des hivers ; (3) le lien équivoque entre changement climatique, pollen et pollinoses ; enfin, (4) le rôle éventuel du réchauffement planétaire dans l’émergence ou l’évolution de la pandémie de Covid-19. La conclusion insiste sur le fait que les répercussions sanitaires du changement climatique sont sûrement plus complexes qu’on ne le supposait il y a quelques années, et que l’on commettrait sans doute une grave grave erreur en cherchant dès à présent à énoncer à leur sujet des lois de portée universelle.
Techniques for Managing the Subscapularis and Addressing Failures of the Tendon in Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Authors: Dillon Mark T. , Beleckas Casey M. , Navarro Ronald A.
Published: May 2023

Anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) is an accepted treatment for a variety of degenerative conditions of the glenohumeral joint. The manner in which the subscapularis tendon is handled during the approach in aTSA is not universally agreed on. Failure of the repair after aTSA has been shown to be associated with poorer outcomes in some cases. There is no consensus on how to treat failures, as all techniques described in the literature demonstrate shortcomings. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the methods of handling the tendon in aTSA and to review options for treating failure following surgery. [
Orthopedics
. 2023;46(5):e264–e272.]
Estimation of stress-strength reliability from unit-Burr Ⅲ distribution under records data
Authors: Yu Yarong , Wang Liang , Dey Sanku , Liu Jia
Published: May 2023

This paper explores estimation of stress-strength reliability based on upper record values. When the strength and stress variables follow unit-Burr Ⅲ distributions, a generalized inferential approach is proposed for estimating stress-strength reliability (SSR). Under the common strength and stress parameter case, two types of pivotal quantities are constructed respectively, and then the generalized point and interval estimates for SSR are proposed in consequence, where the associated Monte-Carlo sampling approach is provided for computation. In addition, when strength and stress variables feature unequal model parameters, different generalized point and confidence interval estimates are also established in this regard. Extensive simulation studies are conducted to examine the behavior of proposed methods. Finally, a real-life data example is presented for illustration.
Applications of GNNs and m-Health for Disease Tracking
Authors: Sofi Ab Qayoom , Kumar Ram , Sankat Monica
Published: May 2023

The lifestyle of people across the globe has become fast and faulty, which has resulted in a highly stressful life full of anxiety and depression. People's habits have become very unhealthy, which has led to huge rise in several Non-Communicable diseases (NCDs) or lifestyle disorders like diabetes, hypertension, cardio vascular diseases, mental health issues, etc. The heart disease is still the biggest cause of mortality in the world. It is spreading at an alarming rate due to bad lifestyles, consumption of junk food, smoking, drinking, and lack of awareness and alertness. These lifestyle disorders are spreading at an alarming rate and are spreading from epidemic to a pandemic. These, besides other health consequences, have serious social and economic implications for the individual and for the country. These conditions have multiple dimensions and can be controlled and prevented if diagnosed and treated in time by improving the overall personality of an individual with the help of technology and self-management.
Methods and Applications of Graph Neural Networks for Fake News Detection Using AI-Inspired Algorithms
Authors: Jain Arpit , Rani Ishta , Singhal Tarun , Kumar Parveen , Bhatia Vinay , Singhal Ankur
Published: May 2023

Graph data, which often includes a richness of relational information, are used in a vast variety of instructional puzzles these days. Modelling physics systems, detecting fake news on social media, gaining an understanding of molecular fingerprints, predicting protein interfaces, and categorising illnesses all need graph input models. Reasoning on extracted structures, such as phrase dependency trees and picture scene graphs, is essential research that is necessary for other domains, such as learning from non-structural data such as texts and photos. These types of structures include phrase dependency trees and image scene graphs. Graph reasoning models are used for this kind of investigation. GNNs have the ability to express the dependence of a graph via the use of message forwarding between graph nodes. Graph convolutional networks (GCN), graph attention networks (GAT), and graph recurrent networks (GRN) have all shown improved performance in response to a range of deep learning challenges over the course of the last few years.
Intelligent Libraries
Authors: Daradkeh Mohammad
Published: May 2023

The emergence of Metaverse has provided new prospects and motivation for the development of intelligent libraries. At the same time, it puts forward new requirements and challenges to the professional competence of intelligent librarians. This chapter analyzes the development opportunities of the Metaverse and its application prospects in intelligent libraries to promote innovation and optimization of library services. It also discusses the advantages of Metaverse and its underlying technologies, as well as the theoretical logic of Metaverse application in libraries. Metaverse and its related technologies are the key to promote libraries to fully intelligent libraries, and the concept of Metaverse also creates more advantages for libraries in terms of collection resource management, reading space, cultural promotion, reading experience, and special user services to realize the morphological reform of intelligent libraries. Intelligent libraries should seize the opportunity to create a new form of innovative development of immersive experience.
Brand Building in Metaverse
Authors: Kaur Amanjot , Singh Jashandeep , Geetika
Published: May 2023

In recent years, the rise of the metaverse has presented businesses with a new platform for brand building. Metaverse is a virtual world that allows people to interact with each other in a simulated environment. It is becoming increasingly popular due to the advancements in technology and the pandemic situation. In this chapter, the authors aim to explore the strategies that businesses can use to build their brand in the metaverse. They will also investigate the benefits of brand building in the metaverse and its impact on businesses.
Digital Marketing in the Metaverse
Authors: Sharma Ajay , Bansal Ajit
Published: May 2023

Companies are targeting the metaverse to reach new generations. It allows marketers to create a virtual and augmented reality world to promote their brands and products. Digital marketing is a popular tool for promotion but has limitations in that customers are not able to get a 3D overview of the product. Metaverse offers an immersive experience to customers, and it is a future marketing platform that gives real-life experience to explore different brands, products, and services in the 3D interactive digital space. Many companies have started using metaverse to promote their products, especially real estate, gaming, fashion, automobile, etc. There is enormous scope for neuromarketing through the metaverse. Metaverse integrates the real physical world and virtual reality to create an environment where consumers and marketers can communicate the utility, application, attributes, and content of products.
Metaverse Ecosystem and Consumer Society 5.0
Authors: Mengalli Neli Maria , de Carvalho Antonio Aparecido , Galvão Sonia Melchiori
Published: May 2023

This chapter was written based on exploratory study and documentary research and on current reports and articles at the time of writing, however, over time, it tends to have a historical nature. Texts were read about exploratory methodologies to proceed with the investigation and reports on trends in the metaverse and extended realities. The objective was to provide updated research on marketing theories in the metaverse, In the exploratory study, it was revealed, in the metaverse ecosystem, that it is imperative to optimize the relationship with consumers to mitigate gaps in difficulty in purchases, in addition to the need to measure how customers find, how they interact and how they consume content and images in the metaverse. It was found that both brands and consumers are in identity transition in the metaverse and that immersive experiences are more significant for phygital life.
Critical Factors for the Upscale of Online Shopping
Authors: Venugopal Koppala , Das Saumendra , Vakamullu Gopalakrishna
Published: May 2023

Online shopping is widespread all over the world. Nevertheless, the rate of online purchases by rural people is not on par with the fastest urban transition. Consequently, there are adoptive factors working on the behaviors of rural people. The method mix of research study is exploratory with qualitative approach. The case studies are done through literature and observations at the study area of Srikakulam rural vicinity. The manual evaluation of several statements has been carried out for the study. Interpretations with management implications have been offered to the related communities.
Influência do tamanho das cidades de nascimento e residência na carreira desportiva: uma análise por meio do Programa Bolsa-Atleta
Authors: Souza João Victor Moretti de , Ordonhes Mayara Torres , Cavichiolli Fernando Renato , Mezzadri Fernando Marinho
Published: May 2023

O presente estudo teve por objetivo verificar se o tamanho dos municípios em que os atletas brasileiros de rendimento nascem ou residem gera influência na obtenção de subsídio pelo governo federal, além de apontar se fatores como índices de desenvolvimento humano, densidade demográfica e investimento municipal no esporte também exercem influência. A amostra consistiu em 2033 municípios brasileiros que apresentaram atletas nascidos ou residentes contemplados pelo programa de incentivo brasileiro Bolsa-Atleta. Por meio da análise, pode-se verificar que o tamanho dos municípios influência na quantidade e no nível de bolsa obtido, demonstrando que quanto menor o tamanho da população, menor a chance de se obter um nível mais alto de bolsa. Além disto, pode-se notar que fatores como índices de desenvolvimento humano, densidade demográfica e investimento no esporte exercem influência na aquisição de bolsas pelos atletas, principalmente, por parte de atletas residentes, o que evidencia uma migração esportiva interna no país.
Effect of a single resistance exercise session on inflammatory markers and oxidative stress in women living with HIV
Authors: Mayara Nunhes Pollyana , Borges Marchini Kauana , Cristina de Souza Dayane , Domingues Wagner Jorge Ribeiro , Deminice Rafael , Ramos Solange de Paula , Trindade Michele Caroline de Costa , Avelar Ademar
Published: May 2023

People living with HIV (PLH), who use antiretroviral therapy (ART), are more susceptible to changes in the inflammatory profile and oxidative stress, and women have greater access to ART. Although physical exercise is a complementary strategy to treatment due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, it is not clear whether acute responses to exercise can be harmful to PLH. The aim of the study was to investigate the acute effect of resistance exercise (RE) on inflammatory and oxidative stress markers in PLH. Ten women, using ART, performed RE session consisting of seven exercises for the whole body. For biochemical evaluation, blood samples were collected before (pre), 1 hour (1h) and 2 hours (2h) after the RE session. One-way ANOVA followed by Bonferroni's post hoc test was used to compare results between time points. There was an increase only in markers, GSSG of 160% (pre: 0.40 ± 0.11; 1h: 1.18 ± 0.36; 2h: 1.04 ± 0.25 mmol/g), TNF-α of 98 % (pre: 4.60 ± 0.55; 1h: 6.95 ± 0.77; 2h: 9.10 ± 1.03 pg/ml) and 52% IL-6 (pre: 2.47 ± 0 .67; 1h: 3.63 ± 1.26; 2h: 5.38 ± 2.15 pg/ml). The other variables remained unchanged (P > 0.05). It is concluded that a RE session increased the levels of inflammatory markers and oxidative stress in PLH in a non-exacerbated way.
Quality of life and its associated factors among sub fertile couples in the Colombo District of Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Gunawardhana G. , Godakandage S. , Weerasinghe M.
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Pregnancy and motherhood are highly esteemed in Asian cultures. Consequently, subfertility is considered a major life issue for both men and women, which in turn could affect their quality of life (QOL).
Objectives: To assess the QOL and its associated factors among the partners of sub fertile couples
Methods: To identify the primary and secondary sub fertile couples, this community-based study used a stratified cluster sampling method to recruit 3366 married couples whose 15-49 aged female partners were residing in the Colombo district. Out of the 423 sub fertile couples identified, 384 were successfully interviewed. The Fertility Quality of Life (FertiQoL) tool, developed at Cardiff University was translated and culturally adapted to Sri Lanka to assess their QOL, based on the total score out of 100. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data to assess the associated factors.
Results: In this study, median of the total FertiQoL score was 68.3 (IQR: 60.2-77.2) for male partners and 65.2 (IQR: 58.0-73.5) for female partners. Male partners had significantly higher scores than their female partners. Advanced age, longer duration of the marriage, higher level of education, and having at least one living child were found to be significantly associated (p<0.01) with the QOL of sub fertile couples.
Conclusions & Recommendations: The QOL was higher among male partners of the sub-fertile couples and male and female partners who had at least one living child. Negatively associated factors such as the age of the couple, duration of the marriage, and not having at least one living child should be prioritized when providing healthcare facilities.
Empowering women via public health
Authors: Perera M. N.
Published: May 2023

No abstract available
Female leadership in community development
Authors: Wickramarathna C. L.
Published: May 2023

No abstract available
GM-CSF Promotes the Survival of Peripheral-Derived Myeloid Cells in the Central Nervous System for Pain-Induced Relapse of Neuroinflammation
Authors: Matsuyama Shiina , Yamamoto Reiji , Murakami Kaoru , Takahashi Nobuhiko , Nishi Rieko , Ishii Asuka , Nio-Kobayashi Junko , Abe Nobuya , Tanaka Kumiko , Jiang Jing-Jing , Kawamoto Tadafumi , Iwanaga Toshihiko , Shinohara Yuta , Yamasaki Takeshi , Ohki Izuru , Hojyo Shintaro , Hasebe Rie , Kubota Shimpei I , Hirata Noriyuki , Kamimura Daisuke , Hashimoto Shigeru , Tanaka Yuki , Murakami Masaaki
Published: May 2023

We recently discovered a (to our knowledge) new neuroimmune interaction named the gateway reflex, in which the activation of specific neural circuits establishes immune cell gateways at specific vessel sites in organs, leading to the development of tissue-specific autoimmune diseases, including a multiple sclerosis (MS) mouse model, experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). We have reported that peripheral-derived myeloid cells, which are CD11b+MHC class II+ and accumulate in the fifth lumbar (L5) cord during the onset of a transfer model of EAE (tEAE), play a role in the pain-mediated relapse via the pain-gateway reflex. In this study, we investigated how these cells survive during the remission phase to cause the relapse. We show that peripheral-derived myeloid cells accumulated in the L5 cord after tEAE induction and survive more than other immune cells. These myeloid cells, which highly expressed GM-CSFRα with common β chain molecules, grew in number and expressed more Bcl-xL after GM-CSF treatment but decreased in number by blockade of the GM-CSF pathway, which suppressed pain-mediated relapse of neuroinflammation. Therefore, GM-CSF is a survival factor for these cells. Moreover, these cells were colocalized with blood endothelial cells (BECs) around the L5 cord, and BECs expressed a high level of GM-CSF. Thus, GM-CSF from BECs may have an important role in the pain-mediated tEAE relapse caused by peripheral-derived myeloid cells in the CNS. Finally, we found that blockade of the GM-CSF pathway after pain induction suppressed EAE development. Therefore, GM-CSF suppression is a possible therapeutic approach in inflammatory CNS diseases with relapse, such as MS.
Comparison of the Smoking Cessation of Heated Tobacco Product Users and Conventional Cigarette Smokers in Korea
Authors: Won Doyeon , Jung Wonyoung , Shin Dongwook
Published: May 2023

Background: Since the introduction of heated tobacco products (HTPs) in Korea in 2017, their annual sales have increased. Several studies have investigated the perceptions of HTPs and smoking cessation behaviors. For the first time, In 2019, questions focused on HTP use were introduced in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHNES). This study aimed to compare smoking cessation behaviors between HTP users and conventional cigarette smokers using KNHANES data.Methods: Data of 947 current adult smokers from the 8th KNHNES (2019) were analyzed. Current smokers were divided into conventional cigarette (CC)–only, HTP-only, and dual-use groups. The general characteristics of the three groups were investigated. Differences in current intention to quit smoking and past attempts to quit smoking among the three groups were analyzed using multivariate logistic regression analysis by IBM SPSS ver. 25.0.Results: HTP-only users demonstrated fewer future smoking cessation plans (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 0.398; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.195–0.813; P=0.012) and fewer smoking cessation attempts in the past year (AOR, 0.533; 95% CI, 0.298–0.954; P=0.034) than CC-only smokers. However, there was no significant difference between dual-use (CC+HTP) and CC-only smokers.Conclusion: While dual-use and CC-only smokers showed similar smoking cessation behaviors, HTP-only users had fewer previous attempts to quit smoking and were less likely to be currently ready to quit smoking. These findings can be explained by a decrease in the need to quit smoking due to the convenience of HTP and the perception that HTPs are less harmful than CC.
Electroencephalographic spectrogram–guided total intravenous anesthesia using dexmedetomidine and propofol prevents unnecessary anesthetic dosing during craniotomy: a propensity score–matched analysis
Authors: Lin Feng-Sheng , Shih Po-Yuan , Sung Chao-Hsien , Chou Wei-Han , Wu Chun-Yu
Published: May 2023

Background: The bispectral index (BIS) may be unreliable to gauge anesthetic depth when dexmedetomidine is administered. By comparison, the electroencephalogram (EEG) spectrogram enables the visualization of the brain response during anesthesia and may prevent unnecessary anesthetic consumption. Methods: This retrospective study included 140 adult patients undergoing elective craniotomy who received total intravenous anesthesia using a combination of propofol and dexmedetomidine infusions. Patients were equally matched to the spectrogram group (maintaining the robust EEG alpha power during surgery) or the index group (maintaining the BIS score between 40 and 60 during surgery) based on the propensity score of age and surgical type. The primary outcome was the propofol dose. Secondary outcome was the postoperative neurological profile.Results: Patients in the spectrogram group received significantly less propofol (1585 ± 581 vs. 2314 ± 810 mg, P < 0.001). Fewer patients in the spectrogram group exhibited delayed emergence (1.4% vs. 11.4%, P = 0.033). The postoperative delirium profile was similar between the groups (profile P = 0.227). Patients in the spectrogram group exhibited better in-hospital Barthel’s index scores changes (admission state: 83.6 ± 27.6 vs. 91.6 ± 17.1; discharge state: 86.4 ± 24.3 vs. 85.1 ± 21.5; group–time interaction P = 0.008). However, the incidence of postoperative neurological complications was similar between the groups.Conclusions: EEG spectrogram–guided anesthesia prevents unnecessary anesthetic consumption during elective craniotomy. This may also prevent delayed emergence and improve postoperative Barthel index scores.
Radiation exposure of Staff handling 18Fluorine-Fluorodeoxyglucose in a new positron emission tomography/computed tomography centre
Authors: Mosima Lerato , Muzamhindo Nathaniel , Lundie Maryke , Summers Beverley
Published: May 2023

Background: Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) is an imaging modality that combines images from high-energy gamma rays emitted by a positron emitting radiopharmaceutical and those from the CT component. The images are then used in the diagnosis of severe diseases. Procedures with PET radiopharmaceuticals introduce a risk of high occupational radiation exposure to staff handling them. 18Fluorine-Fluorodeoxyglucose ([18F]FDG) is the most commonly used PET radiopharmaceutical.Aim: To determine the radiation exposure of staff working at the PET/CT facility.Setting: Academic hospital in Gauteng.Methods: The study was quantitative and descriptive. The radiation exposure data of participants were collected using Polimaster®electronic pocket dosimeters, ring dosimeters and thermoluminescent dosimeters. The participants’ workflow was tracked and the tasks that led to the highest radiation exposure were identified.Results: Radiopharmacists had 129 dispensing days with the resultant daily radiation exposure ranging between 0.01 µSv and 0.32 µSv. The radiographers’ daily radiation exposure ranged between 7.08 µSv and 19.14 µSv. Radiographers received the highest radiation dose during radiopharmaceutical injection (average = 1.86 µSv).Conclusion: The study found that staff working at a new PET/CT facility in Gauteng were not at risk of radiation exposure above the accepted annual limits, which are 20 mSv per annum, averaged over 5 years, and with no more than 50 mSv in 1 year.Contribution: The findings revealed the need for continuous training in radiation protection measures for all staff working in the PET/CT facility.
Polemic on sharia tourism between Muslim and Christian in Indonesia
Authors: Hapsin Abu
Published: May 2023

This article aimed to highlight how polemic between Muslims and Christians on halal tourism is discussed in Indonesia. The study concerned three research questions: How do Christians view halal tourism? Is the halal tourism a term that has the potential to build segregation according to the Christians’ perspective? How do Muslims respond to Christians on halal tourism? By reviewing related literature and conducting interviews and analysis using reception theory, this study reached the following conclusions. Firstly, Christian religious figures view on halal tourism by varied characters: realistic, substantial and critical. Secondly, for those with oppositional views, they emphatically said that the term halal tourism had the potential to build segregation. Meanwhile, in a negotiation position, the main substantial one is still open minded for discussion if there is a concept that is formally more inclusive and from the material side representing the common will even though it was originally a will of a particular group. Thirdly, Muslims, as represented in the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), perceive that halal tourism does not interfere with other religious beliefs, but it has an economic value for the country.Contribution: Practically, this article contributed to opening opportunities for halal tourism to be recognised by all elements in a multi-religious society. Differences in potential reception occur because the sender of the message and the recipient of the message have basic assumptions according to their respective contexts.
Physical, mental and healthcare issues of children on the street of Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors: Obimakinde Abimbola M. , Shabir Moosa
Published: May 2023

Background: Most street children studied in lower- and middle-income African countries are without family links. However, the majority of street children are children on the street, living with families during the night and spending their day-time on the streets. The health of this majority group is poorly captured in the literature despite the growing epidemic of child streetism.Aim: To explore the health of children on the street of Ibadan using multiple qualitative studies.Setting: A street in each of the five urban local government areas of Ibadan Oyo State, Nigeria.Methods: Participants comprising of children on the street, parental figures, street shop owners and child-welfare officers were purposively selected and interviewed. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and thematically analyzed.Results: Using triangulated data from 53 interviews, the study found that the children on the streets of Ibadan experienced many health challenges. Outstanding are poor carbohydrate-based diet, open defaecation with consequent infections, physical injuries and few deaths from road traffic accidents. Sexual, verbal and substance abuse were common although few children acquired resilience to adversity. The children had poor health-seeking behaviour and resorted to patent medicine dealers or tradomedical practitioners on the streets.Conclusion: This study bridged some gaps in the literature regarding the health of children on the streets in Nigeria. The straddling of children between the family and street has cumulative health consequences as depicted in this study.Contribution: This research can inform family-level intervention and primary health care plans to forestall the health challenges of children on the streets.
Can a pro-public orientation explain the holding of capital by G-SIBs?
Authors: Ndebele Cindy , De Jager Phillip , Toerien Francois
Published: May 2023

Purpose: We investigate the correlation between capital structure and a set of, mostly, standard capital structure determinants for a unique sample: Global Systemically Important Banks (G-SIBs).Design/methodology/approach: We augment the standard set of regression determinants with a proxy measure of pro-public orientation (DataStream’s Refinitiv Environmental, social and governance [ESG] scores). We expect to find that a more pro-public orientated G-SIB holds more capital. This is because very large and systemic banks underpin the functioning of society. The public, therefore, has a direct interest in bank safety with a better capitalised bank being a safer bank. On the other hand, shareholders of a safer bank suffer because of lower profitability.Findings/results: Initial results indicated no relation between pro-public orientation and bank leverage; however, further analysis showed that bank leverage decreases as the governance component score increases. This suggests that the governance of G-SIBs is important for financial stability. Bank size was found to have no intermediation effect on the relationships, implying that our results are not because of a clustering among the largest banks. Correlations between the control variables and bank leverage provide support for the argument that bank leverage is not solely determined by regulations.Originality/value: We extend recent work on social ratings and capital structure in non-financial firms to banks. Our results provide further support for the proposition that the drivers of the capital structures of non-financial firms also determine those of banks, weakening the argument that capital regulation is the sole determinant of bank capital structures. Our sample focuses attention on a core financial decision of very important, if not the most important, players in the global economy.
Corrigendum: Lean practices and supply-chain competitiveness in the steel industry in Gauteng, South Africa
Authors: Khoza Sizwe , Mafini Chengedzai , Loury-Okoumba Welby V.
Published: May 2023

No abstract available.
Synchronous Ovarian and Endometrial Cancer
Authors: Mallick Ankita , Shukla Mansi , Kukreja Divya , Srivastava Kirti , Bhatt Madan Lal Brahma
Published: May 2023

Synchronous ovarian and endometrial carcinoma, the name itself creates a huge confusion regarding the diagnosis or treatment strategy. We have reported a case of a 54-year-old female patient, who presented to our department with synchronous ovarian and endometrial carcinoma, and here we have discussed the management strategies, which were undertaken.