bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Characteristics and Treatment Responses of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients at Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National General Hospital
Authors: Hidayat Rudy , Sumariyono  , RM Suryo Anggoro Kusumo Wibowo  , Anna Ariane  , Faisal Parlindungan  , Johanda Damanik  , Abirianty Priandani Araminta
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic progressive autoimmune rheumatic disease that primarily affects the joints. The goal of RA treatment is to achieve remission or low disease activity, using a treat-to-target approach. This study aims to explore the characteristics of RA patients and evaluate their treatment responses in Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National General Hospital (RSCM). Methods: This cross-sectional study is conducted by collecting demographic and clinical data, as well as interviewing adult patients that have been diagnosed with RA at the Rheumatology Clinic of RSCM and have been on disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARD) treatment for a minimum of 6 months.Results: A total of 94 patients were included in this study. Subjects were predominantly female (93.6%) and had no formal jobs (64.9%). A majority of RA patients exhibited moderate disease activity (48.9%, based on Disease Activity Score-28 with erythrocyte sedimentation rate [DAS-28 ESR]), with a relatively high level of steroid use (86.2%). Notably, most patients started DMARD treatment more than 2 years after the onset of symptoms (45.7%). The proportion of patients achieving therapy target (remission to low disease activity) was 41.5%, with 13.8% attaining remission. Furthermore, Health Assessment Quality (HAQ) scores were found to be significantly lower among the target-achieving group, indicating better quality of life.Conclusion: Therapy target was achieved in 41.5% of RA patients in RSCM, with 13.8% achieving remission. Further research can be conducted to evaluate factors which may affect treatment response among RA patients.
السياســـــة العامة للبعثات في ليبيا : دراسة تقييمية 1969-2017
Authors: عبير ابراهيم امنينه
Published: December 2023

هدفت الورقة إلى تقييم السياسة العامة للبعثات المتبعة من قبل "أمانة التعليم العالي"(1969-2011) إبان النظام السابق ، ووزارة التعليم العالي بعد انتفاضة فبراير (2011-2017) ، وذلك من خلال  تحليل مضمونها وتقييم أدائها وفقاً لما تم إعلانه من أهداف.

توصلت الدراسة  والتي تم فيها تبني مدخل السياسات العامة بشكل رئيسي إلى أن الإجراءات التي تم أتباعها طيلة مرحلة الدراسة لا ينطبق عليها مفهوم  السياسة العامة من حيث وضوح الأهداف وفعالية التنفيذ و تحقيق النتائج المرجوة والمتابعة والتقييم المستمرين. فما تم إقراره ووضعه موضع التطبيق خلال الفترة الزمنية الممتدة من (1969- 2010)،أو المرحلة التي تلتها (2011-2017)، يظل مجرد قرارات إيفاد مبعثرة لم يتم تنفيذها بناء على استراتيجية واضحة تتضمن تحديدا مسبقا ومدروسا للاحتياجات من كافة التخصصات لتحقيق أهداف محددة للسياسة العامة للبعثات، إنما جاءت مرتجلة، عشوائية ، ومفتقدة للتخطيط والتقويم.
تقييم الأداء المصرفي: دراسة عملية عن المصارف التجارية الليبية
Authors: فاخر مفتاح بوفرنة  , ادهم عبد المولى البرغثي  , إيهاب حمزة المسماري
Published: December 2023

يهدف البحث إلى تقييم أداء المصارف التجارية الليبية من خلال نموذج التقييم CAMEL، ولتحقيق هدف البحث تم استخدام القوائم المالية للمصارف عينة البحث من سنة 2004 إلى سنة 2010 وقد تكونت عينة البحث من أربعة مصارف تجارية.  وقد أظهرت النتائج أن المصارف التجارية الليبية هي مؤسسات ذات جودة عالية من خلال حصولها على متوسط درجة 1.5 وهي درجة أقل من 2 وفقأ لمقياس CAMEL.  هذه النتائج تعني أن الأداء المصرفي في ليبيا كان جيداً خلال فترة الدراسة، بالرغم من تركيز هذه الدراسة فقط على المصارف التجارية الأربعة الأكبر في ليبيا. وبالتبعية، وبالرغم من تشابه المصارف الليبية، إلا أن عملية تعميم النتائج على كل المصارف أمر غير جائز، والمزيد من الأبحاث في ليبيا يتعين إجراؤها لعزل الكثير من الفروقات الحجم والملكية بين المصارف الليبية.
Differentiated Education on Teaching Notions of Plants’ Pathology Assessment
Authors: Vagelas Ioannis , Leontopoulos Stefanos
Published: December 2023

The learning workshop, in terms of the workshop of the course called Plant Pathology at Technological Education Institute of Thessaly, was reinforced with two learning tools, the multi-formed material as well as the paper of the project. The research study was conducted on a specific sample of students in three consecutive academic years. Selective and short use of the multi-formed material can help the assessment positively. The task paper, which is completed in every laboratory (lab) task, probably brings every student into focus so as for him/her to comprehend the most the multiple approaches of the disease of the plants, through the reasons that cause the plant disease (e.g., fungi), as well as the terminology used in the course (e.g. genus and species of the pathogen).
Association between Telomere Length and Geriatric Status in Centenarians
Authors: Eruslanova K. A. , Zhikrivetskaya S. O. , Kotovskaya Yu. V. , Tkacheva O. N.
Published: December 2023

Aim. To evaluate the association between telomere length and frailty and individual geriatric syndromes in older adults.

   Materials and methods. The database of a hundred-year-old citizen of the city of Moscow was analyzed. The analysis was carried out using the data driven from the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), in particular, Age is not a Hindrance Scale, the Barthel index, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL), Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15). DNA was isolated from frozen blood and a study of telomere length was performed. The comparison of telomere length in groups of patients with frailty and individual geriatric syndromes was carried out.

   Results. The study involved 60 people (98±1.8 years, 86.7% women). The analysis found no differences in telomere length in study participants with and without frailty, as well as in the analysis of individual geriatric syndromes. No correlation was found between telomere length and the results of comprehensive geriatric assessment scales. There was no difference in telomere length in patients who died within 3 years of follow-up and no.

   Conclusion. No relationship was found between telomere length and frailty. Thus, telomere length cannot be considered as a reliable biomarker of functional aging.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the digitalization of the economy in the Arctic regions of Russia
Authors:   The North-West Institute of Management — Branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Gradusova Valentina N. , Lipatova Lyudmila N. ,   The North-West Institute of Management — Branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Strokan Elena V. ,   The North-West Institute of Management — Branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Published: December 2023

The relevance of developing the construction sector in Russia stems from the imperative to 1) enhance productivity, 2) reduce costs and improve quality and safety, and 3) address future challenges such as climate change and economic diversification. This article assesses the readiness of regions for digitalizing the construction sector through a ranking system based on the geometric mean. Digitalization readiness in the construction industry is the current state of territorial socio-economic systems defined across four areas of development: the socio-economic domain, research and innovations, the digital sphere, and the industrial domain. The study aims to establish a regional ranking to assess digitalization readiness in the construction sector, with a specific focus on the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation. Regional specialization in construction-related economic activities is identified, revealing that the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug and the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) present opportunities for creating an industrial cluster. A benchmark ranking is proposed,indicating that the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug and the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) exhibit attractiveness for strategic initiatives aimed at digitalizing the construction industry.
The occurrence of Otiorhynchus janovskii Korotyaev (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in the Pleistocene deposits of Khanty-Mansiysky Autonomous Okrug
Authors: Zinovyev Evgeny V. , Gurina Anna A. , Agrikolyanskaya Natalia I. , Dudko Roman Yu. , Legalov Andrei A.
Published: December 2023

The South Siberian weevil Otiorhynchus (Podonebistus) janovskii Korotyaev, 1990 is found in the Middle Pleistocene deposits of the locality Gornopravdinsk, Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug-Yugra: Khanty-Mansiysky District. This is the northernmost and oldest record of this species. A distribution map with modern and sub-fossil finds of O. janovskii, such as images of the Pleistocene remains and modern specimens of this species are provided.
Rola Polski w procesie powojennej odbudowy Ukrainy
Authors: Bernaciński Łukasz
Published: December 2023

Zbrojna agresja Federacji Rosyjskiej, dokonana z rażącym naruszeniem norm prawa międzynarodowego oraz pogwałceniem zasady pokojowego współżycia narodów, doprowadziła do wystąpienia w Europie wielu zjawisk i problemów nieznanych od zakończenia wojny w byłej Jugosławii, a w niektórych aspektach aż od zakończenia II wojny światowej. Zjawiska i problemy te nie ominęły Polski. Wprost przeciwnie, będąc sąsiadem Ukrainy o najwię kszym potencjale i zasobach, Polska stała się z jednej strony kierunkiem migracji milionów Ukraińców zagrożonych skutkami działań zbrojnych, a z drugiej wojskowym, ekonomicznym, społecznym oraz politycznym zapleczem dla Ukrainy, bez którego wsparcia długotrwała i żmudna obrona tego kraju prawdopodobnie nie byłaby możliwa. Od 24 lutego 2022 r. Ukrainę opuściło ponad 6,1 miliona osób, z czego więcej niż połowa, bowiem około 3,5 miliona znalazło tymczasowo lub na stałe schronienie w Polsce1. Rzeczpospolita Polska była także pierwszym krajem Unii Europejskiej, który w otwarty i zdecydowany sposób zabiegał o szerokie poparcie dla walczącej z agresorem Ukrainy. To dzię ki polskiej pomocy udzielonej na bezprecedensową skalę Ukraina mogła bronić się wystarczająco długo, by rządy państw Europy Zachodniej dostrzegły konieczność wsparcia militarnego najechanego kraju. Nie sposób więc o prowadzonej przez Ukrainę wojnie obronnej mówić bez wspomnienia o Polsce.
Improvement of operational planning by small shipping enterprises
Authors: Vershinina Elena I.
Published: December 2023

The article analyzes the current state and prospects for the development of the system for operation planning of the river cargo fleet. The main changes in the work of the fleet since the early 1990s and the necessity for improvement of the existing planning system are noted. The factors that should be taken into account when developing a fleet operation planning system (FOP) for a particular shipping company are specified. The analysis of the "small enterprise" concept in relation to a shipping company (SC) is given and the main distinguishing features of a small enterprise from a large one are indicated. The reference is made to the necessity of developing a FOP system for small SC, which will take into account modern economic conditions and trends. The importance and possibility of using information technologies as a basis for continuous voyage planning is substantiated. Some distinctive features of implementing continuous planning in maritime transport and on inland waterways are formulated. The principles that the operational planning system must comply with in modern conditions are presented.
The efficacy of building information model in cost control of green buildings in Shanghai
Authors: Shi Yangle  , Khoo Terh Jing  , Chen Siyao  , Ha Chin Yee  , Deng Zihao  , Lei Hao  , Sun Hui
Published: December 2023

With the rapid development of modern cities, green buildings have become an important way to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact. The focus of the industry has shifted towards controlling the costs associated with these green buildings. As a solution, Building Information Modelling (BIM), an integrated digital tool, has gained widespread usage in the cost control of green buildings, including in the city of Shanghai. As a centre city of China, Shanghai has both prospects and challenges in the field of green building cost control, it is extremely important to conduct this comprehensive study in Shanghai. Therefore, the primary objective of this study is to delve into the impact of BIM on the cost control of green buildings in Shanghai and unveil its effect during the implementation process of green building projects. To achieve this goal, the author used qualitative research and conducted in-depth interviews with engineers who have used BIM technology in various green building projects. The interviews explored the application of BIM and its effect on controlling costs. The findings of this study reveal that BIM has had a significantly positive impact on the cost control of green buildings in Shanghai. By implementing BIM, the efficiency of cost control has been enhanced throughout the entire life cycle of these environmentally friendly structures. This improvement stems from the ability of BIM to provide accurate and detailed information about the building's design, construction, and operation, enabling better decision-making and resource allocation. The implications of this study are twofold. First, it helps to theoretically understand the impact of BIM on green building cost control, especially in the context of Shanghai. This adds to the existing body of knowledge and furthers research in the field. Secondly, this study also fills the research gap of BIM in the cost control of green building projects in Shanghai.
Herbal Plant Image Classification using Transfer Learning and Fine-Tuning Deep Learning Model
Authors: Fatimah Khalid  , Amirul Azuani Romle
Published: December 2023

Herbal plants are highly significant to the local community in Malaysia, as the country's fertile land is rich in diverse species that are widely used for various purposes, including traditional medicine, culinary, aromatherapy, and even in the cosmetic industries. This situation demands numerous applications and activities, including plant species identification, medicinal plant research, agriculture research, and environmental monitoring, which makes image classification of herbal plants a substantial task. However, this task is complicated by the complex nature of the plants, particularly includes plants variations in appearance, close similarities between species, and limited availability of labeled data and images. Motivated to mitigate the issues, this paper investigated the use of transfer learning and fine- tuning the deep learning neural network to classify different herbal plant species. Transfer learning is an algorithm that learns to recognize image features in one domain and having the capability to generalize the learnt knowledge to a new domain with a smaller dataset. Additionally, fine-tuning can be used to further improve the performance of the model on the new task with less training time and fewer training data. The authors performed experiments on ResNet-50 which been previously trained with ImageNet dataset. The experiments were carried out on a subset of the MYLPherbs-1 dataset, which consisted of two local perennial herbs plant species. Different hyperparameters were used across the various experiment settings, and the authors observed the behavior and relationships of the distinct models, datasets, and hyperparameters toward the classification task's accuracy. The authors also employed two different transfer learning approaches: (i) using pre-trained models as feature extractors with different classifiers, (ii) fine-tuning the pre-trained model. Based on the results and discussion, fine-tuning the ResNet-50 model on the MYLPherb-1 dataset demonstrated the best overall performance.
The Performance of Papaya Leaf Extract on The Corrosion Rate of Carbon Steel in 0.5 M HCl Solution
Authors: Irwan Nurdin  , Zulkifli  , Saifuddin  , Nurlaili  , Tsaqif Aufa Irza  , Suhendrayatna  , Ipan Suandi  , Mohd Shahadan Mohd Suan  , Asmalina Mohamed Saat
Published: December 2023

The performance of papaya leaf extract as a corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel metal in 0,5 M HCl solution was investigated using immersion methods. The measurements were conducted in different concentrations of papaya leaf extract and immersion time. It also investigated the effect of temperature on the corrosion rate of carbon steel without and with the use of papaya leaf extract. It would enhance the corrosion inhibitor regarding these materials since the study is still rarely elaborated. The experiments were conducted using ASTM G-31-72 standard practice for laboratory immersion corrosion testing. The carbon steel corrosion rate and inhibition efficiency were examined. Results show that the concentration of papaya leaf extracts influences the corrosion rate of carbon steel. Higher papaya leaf extract concentration reduces the carbon steel corrosion rate. The increasing immersion time increases the corrosion rate. Moreover, increasing temperatures increase the corrosion rate. The inhibition efficiency increases with the increase of papaya leaf extract concentration. The highest inhibition efficiency is 73.10% which reached a concentration of 5% and immersion times of 5 days.
Comprehensive Review on the State-of- the-arts and Solutions to the Test Redundancy Reduction Problem with Taxonomy
Authors: Mizanur Rahman  , Kamal Z. Zamli  , Md. Abdul Kader  , Roslina Mohd Sidek  , Fakhrud Din
Published: December 2023

The process of software testing is of utmost importance and requires a major allocation of resources. It has a substantial influence on the quality and dependability of software products. Nevertheless, as the quantity of test cases escalates, the feasibility of executing all of them diminishes, and the accompanying expenses related to preparation, execution time, and upkeep grow excessively exorbitant. The objective of Test Redundancy Reduction (TRR) is to mitigate this issue by determining a minimal subset of the test suite that satisfies all the requirements of the primary test suite while lowering the number of test cases. In order to attain this objective, multiple methodologies have been suggested, encompassing heuristics, meta-heuristics, exact algorithms, hybrid approaches, and machine-learning techniques. This work provides a thorough examination of prior research on TRR, addressing deficiencies and making a valuable contribution to the current scholarly understanding. The literature study encompasses a comprehensive examination of the complete chronology of TRR, incorporating all pertinent scholarly articles and practitioner-authored research papers published in English. This study aims to provide managers with valuable insights into the strengths and shortcomings of different TRR methodologies, enabling them to make well-informed decisions regarding the most appropriate approach for their specific needs. The primary objective of this study is to offer a comprehensive analysis of Test Result Reduction (TRR) and its consequential impact on mitigating expenses related to software testing. This study makes a valuable contribution to extant literature by elucidating the present state-of-the-art and delineating potential avenues for future research.
Introduction to the Special Issue
Authors: Black Ann , Lelliott Joseph
Published: December 2023

Introduction to the Special Issue of the University of Queensland Law Journal celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Centre for Public, International and Comparative Law ('CPICL').
Horizonte del empleo en COVID-19 y estrategias administrativas gubernamentales en México
Authors:   Universidad Autonoma de Aguascalientes, Macías Acosta Rubén , Díaz Flores Manuel ,   Universidad Autónoma de AguascalienteS, Richarte Martín Oscar Daniel ,   Universidad Autónoma de AguascalienteS
Published: December 2023

El sustento de las personas es necesario para la supervivencia de los ciudadanos y la cobertura de sus necesidades en la sociedad. Por ello, el empleo en la población es prioritario para que las personas tengan una vida digna, considerando la capacitación, la productividad y el salario como factores vinculados al trabajo. El objetivo del documento es analizar las fluctuaciones en el empleo durante la pandemia COVID-19, mediante un análisis estadístico de la información de la Encuesta Nacional de Ocupación y Empleo del INEGI en México, considerando el alcance del estudio a nivel nacional. Los resultados presentan la reducción en el empleo que se mantiene sin recuperación a su nivel previo a la pandemia COVID-19, destacando el sector manufacturero con mayores afectaciones, debido a que a pesar de ser importante, en muchas de sus actividades no es un sector esencial. Se concluye considerando la necesidad de intervención gubernamental para reactivar el empleo y establecer políticas públicas inclusivas de los ciudadanos con menores habilidades tecnológicas demandadas por la industria 4.0.
Gestión financiera en MIPYMES de la ciudad de Popayán, Colombia
Authors:   Universidad Benito Juárez, Sánchez Collazos Héctor
Published: December 2023

El funcionamiento de las micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas (MIPYMES), depende en gran parte de la importancia que los empresarios le den a la aplicación de una adecuada gestión financiera, a los conocimientos y habilidades sobre gestión financiera que posean. En este contexto, el objetivo del estudio fue determinar las percepciones sobre la gestión financiera en las MIPYMES del sector comercio de la ciudad de Popayán, Colombia. Es una investigación no experimental, partiendo de un estudio exploratorio, con un enfoque cuantitativo, empleando el método estadístico para el análisis de la información; se aplicó una encuesta estructurada usando un instrumento de preguntas con alternativas de respuesta tipo Likert. Para la construcción teórica se indagó en estudios similares sobre gestión financiera, en bases de datos como Scielo, Redalyc, revistas científicas de factor de impacto y repositorios institucionales. Se obtuvo como principal resultado un alto porcentaje de percepciones favorables sobre la necesidad de aplicar una adecuada gestión financiera para el manejo de las MIPYMES. Se concluyó en forma general, que la ausencia de habilidades y conocimientos financieros y la nula aplicación de una gestión financiera adecuada, afecta negativamente el crecimiento y desarrollo de las MIPYMES del sector comercio de la ciudad de Popayán, Colombia.
INNOVATION, COOPETITION AND SPILLOVER EFFECTS IN EUROPEAN REGIONS
Authors: Popescu Irina Alina , Reis Mourao Paulo , Bilan Yuriy
Published: December 2023

Innovation and investment are critical to economic growth. In this article, we address the complex task of evaluating the capacity of regional innovation to increase investment and generate spillovers in regions of the European Union (EU) from both spatial and temporal perspectives. Using panel data estimation methods and exploring the effects of dynamic spatial autocorrelation, our findings show a positive spatial autocorrelation at the level of EU regions. We also observed spatial competition, both in terms of the distribution of investments and in terms of the diffusion of short-term innovation gains. We argue that, in the short term, EU regions tend to behave as competitors for investment fixing, but in the long run, innovation has the potential to generate spillover effects on neighbouring regions. Furthermore, we find that investment patterns were characterized by a significant temporal autocorrelation, showing that shocks to investment in regions tend to be absorbed in a few periods. This paper attempts to fill existing gaps by using estimation methods for dynamic spatial panel data to identify and explore the effects of regional innovation on investment for the 154 European Union regions, and reports original findings as regards the knowledge spillover across European regions.
A Rest-frame Near-IR Study of Clumps in Galaxies at 1 < z < 2 Using JWST/NIRCam: Connection to Galaxy Bulges
Authors: Kalita Boris S. , Silverman John D. , Daddi Emanuele , Bottrell Connor , Ho Luis C. , Ding Xuheng , Yang Lilan
Published: December 2023

A key question in galaxy evolution has been the importance of the apparent “clumpiness” of high-redshift galaxies. Until now, this property has been primarily investigated in rest-frame UV, limiting our understanding of their relevance. Are they short-lived or are they associated with more long-lived massive structures that are part of the underlying stellar disks? We use JWST/NIRCam imaging from the Cosmic Evolution and Epoch of Reionization Survey to explore the connection between the presence of these “clumps” in a galaxy and its overall stellar morphology, in a mass-complete (

log

M

*

/

M

⊙

>
10.0

) sample of galaxies at 1.0 < z < 2.0. Exploiting the uninterrupted access to rest-frame optical and near-IR light, we simultaneously map the clumps in galactic disks across our wavelength coverage, along with measuring the distribution of stars among their bulges and disks. First, we find that the clumps are not limited to the rest-frame UV and optical, but are also apparent in near-IR with ∼60% spatial overlap. This rest-frame near-IR detection indicates that clumps would also feature in the stellar-mass distribution of the galaxy. A secondary consequence is that these will hence be expected to increase the dynamical friction within galactic disks leading to gas inflow. We find a strong negative correlation between how clumpy a galaxy is and strength of the bulge. This firmly suggests an evolutionary connection, either through clumps driving bulge growth or the bulge stabilizing the galaxy against clump formation, or a combination of the two. Finally, we find evidence of this correlation differing from rest-frame optical to near-IR, which could suggest a combination of varying formation modes for the clumps.
Black Hole Growth, Baryon Lifting, Star Formation, and IllustrisTNG
Authors: Voit G. Mark , Oppenheimer Benjamin D. , Bell Eric F. , Terrazas Bryan , Donahue Megan
Published: December 2023

Quenching of star formation in the central galaxies of cosmological halos is thought to result from energy released as gas accretes onto a supermassive black hole. The same energy source also appears to lower the central density and raise the cooling time of baryonic atmospheres in massive halos, thereby limiting both star formation and black hole growth, by lifting the baryons in those halos to greater altitudes. One predicted signature of that feedback mechanism is a nearly linear relationship between the central black hole’s mass (M
BH) and the original binding energy of the halo’s baryons. We present the increasingly strong observational evidence supporting a such a relationship, showing that it extends up to halos of mass M
halo ∼ 1014
M
⊙. We then compare current observational constraints on the M
BH–M
halo relation with numerical simulations, finding that black hole masses in IllustrisTNG appear to exceed those constraints at M
halo < 1013
M
⊙ and that black hole masses in EAGLE fall short of observations at M
halo ∼ 1014
M
⊙. A closer look at IllustrisTNG shows that quenching of star formation and suppression of black hole growth do indeed coincide with black hole energy input that lifts the halo’s baryons. However, IllustrisTNG does not reproduce the observed M
BH–M
halo relation because its black holes gain mass primarily through accretion that does not contribute to baryon lifting. We suggest adjustments to some of the parameters in the IllustrisTNG feedback algorithm that may allow the resulting black hole masses to reflect the inherent links between black hole growth, baryon lifting, and star formation among the massive galaxies in those simulations.
DIISC-III. Signatures of Stellar Disk Growth in Nearby Galaxies
Authors: Padave Mansi , Borthakur Sanchayeeta , Gim Hansung B. , Thilker David , Jansen Rolf A. , Monkiewicz Jacqueline , Kennicutt Robert C. , Kauffmann Guinevere , Fox Andrew J. , Momjian Emmanuel , Heckman Timothy
Published: December 2023

We explore the growth of the stellar disks in 14 nearby spiral galaxies as part of the Deciphering the Interplay between the Interstellar medium, Stars, and the Circumgalactic medium (DIISC) survey. We study the radial distribution of specific star formation rates (sSFRs) and investigate the ratio of the difference in the outer and inner sSFRs (ΔsSFR = sSFRout – sSFRin) of the disk and the total sSFR, ΔsSFR/sSFR, to quantify disk growth. We find ΔsSFR/sSFR and the H i gas fraction to show a mild correlation of Spearman’s ρ = 0.30, indicating that star formation and disk growth are likely to proceed outward in galactic disks with high H i gas fractions. The H i gas fractions and ΔsSFR/sSFR of the galaxies also increase with the distance to the nearest L
⋆ neighbor, suggesting that galaxies are likely to sustain the cold gas in their interstellar medium and exhibit inside-out growth in isolated environments. However, the H i content in their circumgalactic medium (CGM), probed by the Lyα equivalent width (W
Lyα
) excess, is observed to be suppressed in isolated environments, as is apparent from the strong anticorrelation between the W
Lyα
excess and the distance to the fifth nearest L
⋆ neighbor (Spearman’s ρ = −0.62). As expected, W
Lyα
is also found to be suppressed in cluster galaxies. We find no relation between the W
Lyα
excess of the detected CGM absorber and ΔsSFR/sSFR, implying that the enhancement and suppression of the circumgalactic H i gas does not affect the direction in which star formation proceeds in a galactic disk or vice versa.
Opacities of S-type Stars: The Singlet B
1Π–X
1Σ+, B
1Π–A
1△, and C
1Σ+–X
1Σ+ Band Systems of ZrO
Authors: Bernath Peter F. , Bhusal Manish , Liévin Jacques
Published: December 2023

The ZrO B
1Π–X
1Σ+, B
1Π–A
1Δ, and C
1Σ+–X
1Σ+ band systems are important opacity sources in the near-infrared and optical spectra of S-type stars. A total of 21 rovibronic bands with v″ ≤ 7 and

v
′
≤
5

were observed and fit for the B
1Π–X
1Σ+ transition, five bands for the 90ZrO B
1Π–A
1Δ transition and one band for the 90ZrO C
1Σ+–X
1Σ+ transition. All band systems were analyzed using high-temperature, high-resolution emission spectra collected at the National Solar Observatory (Kitt Peak). A modern spectroscopic analysis was performed using the PGOPHER program to provide updated spectroscopic constants. In general, we improve the accuracy of the line positions reported in the literature and slightly extend the vibrational analysis. Equilibrium molecular constants were then derived and combined with new ab initio calculations of transition dipole moment functions to produce line lists with line strengths.
Formation of Interstellar Complex Organic Molecules on Water-rich Ices Triggered by Atomic Carbon Freezing
Authors: Ferrero Stefano , Ceccarelli Cecilia , Ugliengo Piero , Sodupe Mariona , Rimola Albert
Published: December 2023

The reactivity of interstellar carbon atoms (C) on water-dominated ices is one of the possible ways to form interstellar complex organic molecules (iCOMs). In this work, we report a quantum chemical study of the coupling reaction of C (3P) with an icy water molecule, alongside possible subsequent reactions with the most abundant closed-shell frozen species (NH3, CO, CO2, and H2), atoms (H, N, and O), and molecular radicals (OH, NH2, and CH3). We found that C reacts spontaneously with the water molecule, resulting in the formation of 3C–OH2, a highly reactive species due to its triplet electronic state. While reactions with the closed-shell species do not show any reactivity, reactions with N and O form CN and CO, respectively, the latter ending up in methanol upon subsequent hydrogenation. The reactions with OH, CH3, and NH2 form methanediol, ethanol, and methanimine, respectively, upon subsequent hydrogenation. We also propose an explanation for methane formation observed in experiments through additions of H to C in the presence of ices. The astrochemical implications of this work are: (i) atomic C on water ice is locked into 3C–OH2, making difficult the reactivity of bare C atoms on icy surfaces, contrary to what is assumed in current astrochemical models; and (ii) the extraordinary reactivity of 3C–OH2 provides new routes toward the formation of iCOMs in a nonenergetic way, in particular ethanol, the mother of other iCOMs once it is in the gas phase.
Rapid Optical Flares in the Blazar OJ 287 on Intraday Timescales with TESS
Authors: Kishore Shubham , Gupta Alok C. , Wiita Paul J.
Published: December 2023

We have analyzed the optical light curves of the blazar OJ 287 obtained with the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite over about 80 days from 2021 October 13 to December 31, with an unprecedented sampling of 2 minutes. Although significant variability has been found during the entire period, we have detected two exceptional flares with flux nearly doubling and then nearly tripling over 2 days in the middle of 2021 November. We went through the light-curve analysis using the excess variance, generalized Lomb–Scargle periodogram, and continuous autoregressive moving average methods and estimated the flux halving/doubling timescales. The most probable shortest variability timescale was found to be 0.38 days in the rising phase of the first flare. We briefly discuss some emission models for the variability in radio-loud active galactic nuclei that could be capable of producing such fast flares.
Limited phylogeographic structure in a flightless, Appalachian chalcidoid wasp, Dipara trilineata (Yoshimoto) (Hymenoptera, Diparidae), with reassessment of the male of the species
Authors: Caterino Michael S. , Arey Nathan C.
Published: December 2023

Dipara trilineata (Diparidae) is a widespread eastern North American parasitoid with apterous females and winged males. Despite its seemingly limited dispersal capabilities, phylogeographic analysis over southern Appalachia reveals little structure, with only limited population level isolation. DNA barcoding surveys also definitively associate the male of the species, which had previously been misattributed, and a description of the correctly associated male is provided.
Physician and Nurse Reimbursement
Authors: Melby Carolyn
Published: December 2023

This purpose of this article is to provide an argument for why advanced practice nurses should be reimbursed for the full value of their services as primary care providers, and why it should result in economic parity with physicians who are primary care providers.
Is One Taxonomy Needed for Health Care Vocabularies and Classifications?
Authors: McCormick Kathleen , Jones Cheryl
Published: December 2023

The use of vocabulary in nursing is a relatively new phenomenon. It has only been in the past 20 years that we have developed and refined the nursing nomenclatures and classification systems. However, as we become more knowledgeable about the information system infrastructure of health care in this country, the linking of vocabularies from disparate sources becomes more critical. We are now part of an international network of health care, where the term we use in one country greatly influences the impressions of other countries of our health care system. This paper describes some of the challenges to the nursing profession, in allowing us to maintain our local vocabulary, as we integrate into network and universal vocabularies in the future. It discusses some of the new technologies that facilitate the linkages. It defines some of the endpoint of our vocabulary in identifying the outcomes and quality of care that is delivered by the nursing profession. A model is proposed that demonstrate the linking required to move classifications from the point of care, through networks, and into universal levels.
Characteristics of a Good Nursing Nomenclature from an Informatics Perspective
Authors: Zielstorff Rita
Published: December 2023

The purpose for which a nomenclature is designed dictates its characteristics. Very few clinical nomenclatures have been designed for use in automated record systems. For this reason, system designers have had to adapt existing nomenclatures and classification systems for use in the automated systems they develop. Researchers have delineated the characteristics of a "good" nomenclature for purposes of structured data capture, storage, analysis, and reporting. Some of these characteristics are: domain completeness granularity parsimony synonymy non-ambiguity v non-redundancy clinical utility multiple axes and combinatorial. In addition, the terms should have unique and context-free term identifiers, each term should have a definition, terms should be arranged hierarchically with the ability to have multiple parents, and it must be possible to map terms to other standard classifications. These concepts are defined and rationalized in the context of the functions expected of an automated record system.
Administrative Ethics and the Allocation of Scarce Resources
Authors: Maddox P
Published: December 2023

Recent economic forces have created incentives to change the structure of the United States (U.S.) health care system in order to achieve cost containment. Answers to concerns about high cost and complaints about the quality of care are explained by the conditions under which administrative and care decisions are made on a day-to-day basis. This article provides an introduction to the complexities and challenges of making ethical resource allocation decisions about health care. It introduces the ethical dimensions of decision making as concerns accountability and resource allocation in a complex health care system. Additionally, it presents a recommendation for the use of distributive justice in the allocation of scarce resources. While the subject matter is relevant for all nurses, this article focuses on nurses who are particularly interested in policy-making and management practice.
Reducing Threats to the Implementation of a Competency-Based Performance Assessment System
Authors: Bargagliotti Toni , Luttrell Marjorie , Lenburg Carrie
Published: December 2023

Performance in nursing, both in service and education, has been an activity that evokes feelings of apprehension and fear of failure. The service area is mandated by Joint Commission to evaluate competency of clinicians for safe practice and schools of nursing have a similar mandate to graduate students that are safe clinicians. The transition of process evaluation to a competency-based assessment system in both service and education sectors is threatening to the stakeholders who are managers, staff, faculty, and students. This article explores the various dimensions of threats to stakeholders, the investment of the stakeholders, and strategies that can be used to protect the stakeholders' investment.
Electronic Journals: Are They A Paradigm Shift?
Authors: Jones Susan , Cook Christina
Published: December 2023

Ejournals are becoming an accepted and necessary means of meeting the demands for the dissemination of knowledge. This introductory article discusses the recent "explosion" of ejournals and provides an explanation of what is meant by an "ejournal." Ejournals are explored within the traditional context of scholarship and a discussion of the "serials crisis" that promoted the inception of ejournals is presented. After laying the groundwork for discussing scholarship in this new age of dissemination of scholarly information, the article discusses whether this digital form of publication can be called a "paradigm shift" in Kuhn's (1970) traditional sense of the word.
Nursing Around the World: Japan - Preparing for the Century of the Elderly
Authors: Primomo Janet
Published: December 2023

Japanese society, highly modern, yet traditional, is undergoing change due to economic and demographic pressures. The aging of the population has placed tremendous strains on its universal health and social service systems. The nursing profession is responding to these societal changes by its involvement in policy decisions and service enhancements for the elderly, and by increasing the educational level of nurses. In this article, nursing education, practice, and research as well as demographic trends in Japan are described.
A New World View of Genetics Service Models
Authors: Lea Dale
Published: December 2023

Identification of the components of the Human Genome and their relevance to health and disease is revolutionizing the provision of genetic services and all areas of health care. New genetic tools to diagnose, manage, and treat common diseases, along with Web-based innovations are changing the shape of how genetic services will be accessed and delivered. These advances represent a "bionic convergence" that will fundamentally transform medicine during the next few decades. The convergence of biotechnology and electronics is creating an expanding array of health care opportunities for clients and offers innovative opportunities for health promotion, restoration and management. Families and communities will soon be able to participate more fully in the direction and design of their own genetic health. Nurses with their long history of providing holistic, family-centered care in all practice settings, can help to create new dimensions to their practice to support their clients as they meet these health care innovations. This article explores a New World view of genetics services, and describes futuristic models for their provision. Nursing participation in and preparation for future genetics services also is described.
Dynamiques énergétiques en situation
Authors: Falgas Claude
Published: December 2023

Des micro-résonances soutiennent parfois d’étonnantes évolutions, ce qui rappelle le travail de Laura Perls sur les « petites choses ». Plusieurs conditions doivent d’être réunies pour que se dévoilent les transformations : outre du temps et de l’attention à « faire corps » avec soi, la délicatesse dans l’action est indispensable. L’information à bas bruit émanant du corps doit être perçue et ce qui émerge à peine doit pouvoir s’affermir. Quand de multiples crises nous assaillent, il serait dommage que nos pratiques négligent cette façon de faire contact avec le vivant.
Trouver et prendre sa place
Authors: Dumez Laurent
Published: December 2023

Être à sa place est une des questions majeures au cœur de nos vies. Prendre une place nécessite une mobilisation, un engagement du corps pour aller vers et occuper un territoire. La naissance, parfois les introjectes, nous mettent à des places que nous accepterons ou que nous chercherons à fuir. La thérapie offre au client la possibilité de reproduire les impasses dans lesquelles il se trouve pour les transformer. C’est dans la relation vivante avec le thérapeute et avec les groupes que nos clients feront l’expérience de leur place toujours en mouvement dans leur vie.
Julie, 35 ans : « Faire un enfant dans le monde d’aujourd’hui, non merci ! »
Authors: Raynal Adeline
Published: December 2023

Zoom sur les childfree , ces adultes en âge de procréer qui ont choisi de ne pas le faire.
Review of the Disparities in Access to Pediatric Eye Care Among Low Socioeconomic Status and Underrepresented Racial Minority Groups Exacerbated by the Economic Downturn in Pediatric Ophthalmology
Authors: Lee Karen E. , Sussberg Jake A. , Nelson Leonard B. , Thuma Tobin B.T.
Published: December 2023

Purpose:

To explore the association between race and socioeconomic status on health disparities in pediatric eye care, characterize the status of diversity within the pediatric ophthalmology workforce, and propose potential solutions to improve access to vision care, particularly for children from vulnerable populations.

Methods:

The major studies examining the socioeconomic and racial disparities in visual outcomes and the impact of diversity in the ophthalmology workforce were reviewed.

Results:

Currently, the pediatric ophthalmology workforce has limited racial diversity, and increasing the number of underrepresented in medicine providers has potential to improve access to pediatric eye care, particularly for underserved populations. Mobile eye clinics, school-based vision programs, and health literacy initiatives may engage communities to bring eye care directly to children and enhance follow-up.

Conclusions:

Families with lower socioeconomic status may represent a vulnerable population facing significant access to pediatric eye care barriers, particularly for asymptomatic pediatric eye conditions. Emphasis on strategies that directly engage communities and bring free vision care to families should be given to improve disparities in visual health outcomes. Ophthalmologists and pediatric ophthalmologists should be aware of the current racial underrepresentation within the pediatric ophthalmology workforce, and the importance of workforce diversity in accelerating physician–patient concordance and access to eye care.

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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus
. 2024;61(3):172–178.]
Effective Decrease in Myopia Progression With Two Mechanisms of Management
Authors: Erdinest Nir , Atar-Vardi Maya , Lavy Itay , London Naomi , Landau David , Pras Eran , Morad Yair
Published: December 2023

Purpose:

To ascertain the effectiveness of 0.01% atropine treatment to inhibit myopia progression and the possible additive potency with peripheral defocus contact lenses over 3 years and the rebound effect 1 year after cessation of treatment.

Methods:

This prospective study included 127 children aged 8 to 5 years, divided into three treatment groups: 0.01% atropine and single-vision spectacles (At+SV, n = 36), 0.01% atropine and peripheral defocus contact lens (At+PDCL, n = 30), and 0.01% atropine and dual-focus contact lens (At+DF, n = 25). A control group was prescribed single-vision spectacles (n = 36). Cycloplegic spherical equivalence refraction was measured every 6 months during 3 years of treatment and 1 year after cessation.

Results:

Myopia progression decreased over 3 years of treatment, more during the second and third years than the first year, to a statistically significant degree in the atropine groups (
P
< .01): in the first, second, and third years, respectively, −0.42 ± 0.34, −0.19 ± 0.18, −0.22 ± 0.19 diopters (D) in the At+SV group, −0.26 ± 0.21, −0.14 ± 0.37, and −0.15 ± 0.31 D in the At+PDCL group, and −0.22 ± 0.15, −0.15 ± 0.22, and −0.11 ± 0.14 D in the At+DF group. Myopia progressed 1 year after cessation of treatment: −0.29 ± 0.28 D in the At+SV group, −0.13 ± 0.28 D in the At+PDCL group, and −0.09 ± 0.18 D in the At+DF group. After 3 years, there was no statistically significant difference in myopia progression between the At+SV and At+PDCL or At+DF groups (
P
< .05).

Conclusions:

Low-dose atropine has been substantiated in this cohort as an effective treatment to decelerate myopia progression over 3 years, more effective in the second and third years of treatment. The combination treatment did not exhibit a statistically significant advantage over monotherapy in this cohort. The At+DF group exhibited a statistically lower rebound effect than the At+SV group.

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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus
. 2024;61(3):204–210.]