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The Effect of Intellectual Capital Disclosure Disclosure on Financial Performance and Firm Value in Banking Companies Listed on the IDX
Authors: Ardiansyah Ferdi , Setiyono Wisnu Panggah
Published: December 2022

Important information for investors in making investment decisions is reflected in the financial statements. Investors certainly expect a high rate of return from the funds invested in the company. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of intellectual capital disclosure on financial performance and firm value in banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2015 – 2019. Through the criteria in the purposive sampling method, a sample of 14 banking companies was obtained. The panel data regression analysis technique is Partial Least Square (PLS) regression analysis. The panel data will be analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS). And obtained the results that (1) Intellectual Capital Disclosure has an effect on Financial Performance, (2) Intellectual Capital Disclosure has an effect on Firm Value.
Overview of Child Development Age 3-4 Years Viewed from Mother's Knowledge About Growth and Development in the Village
Authors: Tafhamin Tafhamin , Widowati Hesty
Published: December 2022

Development is an increase in the ability of the structure, function of the body to be more complex in a regular pattern. Based on initial data obtained at PAUD Muslimat in Petung Village in January 2020 by conducting the KPSP test as many as 7 out of 10 children the results were dubious. The research design is descriptive, the population and samples of all mothers who have children aged 3-4 years are 35 people. The data are presented in the form of frequency distribution tables and cross tabulations and then analyzed descriptively without statistical tests using research data and supporting theories. The results showed that most (60%) mother's knowledge was good, most (57.2%) child development was doubtful, appropriate child development (86.7%) was more in mothers who had good and sufficient knowledge than those with less knowledge ( 60%) questionable child development. The conclusion of appropriate child development is more in mothers who have good and sufficient knowledge than those with less knowledge.
The Classification of Complex Sentences in French
Authors: Juraeva Malokhat Mukhammadovna  , Sabirova Sabina Olimovna
Published: December 2022

The article analyzes various classification approaches to studying a complex sentence(CSP) of the French language: functional, according to which the subordinate clauses are functionallylikened to one or another member of a simple sentence; morphological, when the adnexaa part is equated to a certain part of speech; formal, based on grammatical means of communication,as a result of which the analysis of subordinate parts is reduced to the characteristics of unions andallied words; semantic, taking into account the structural and semantic features of the NGN.
The Specificity of French Folk Tales
Authors: Norova Mokhitobon Fayzulloevna
Published: December 2022

The work is devoted to the analysis of the features of French folk tales. The author considered the concept of "fairy tale". The article defines the mainfeatures of French folk tales at the lexical, syntactic levels, in particular, the emphasis is on the morphology of the folklore text. On the basis of the study, the author analyzed the sequence of the main functions of characters, traditional formulas, revealed the presence of realities inherent in French folk tales.
Winter Description And Symbolic Meaning In Uzbek Poetry
Authors: Sohibova Zarnigor Nusratilloyevna
Published: December 2022

The artistic interpretation of the seasons in his poetry has deep roots. In the poetry of classical and modern poets, the poetic depiction of the seasons is associated with human life, the reflection of the lyrical hero's psyche, as an important means of drawing philosophical conclusions from the poetic work. This article analyzes the poems dedicated to the winter season and reveals the harmony between the natural landscape and the human psyche in this season.
Linguculturological Interpretation and Study of the Concept "Vatan (Homeland)" in German and Uzbek Languages
Authors: Hayotova Dilafroz Zoyirovna
Published: December 2022

This article is about linguistics, a new direction in linguistics of cultural studies, the concept and the interpretation of the concept of the motherland in Uzbek and Russian. It also gives an idea of the theoretical views of conceptual scientists.
Lexical-Semantic, Linguo-Culturological Study Of Tourism Terms Of The French And Russian Languages
Authors: Marupova Gulnoz Umarzhonovna
Published: December 2022

Tourism as a phenomenon of civilization, being a modern mass form of travel organization, realizes the needs of the individual associated with the diversification of opportunities and competencies. Communication in the tourism sector creates a discourse that fully reflects the multidimensionality of goals, themes, values and diversity of participants in the interaction processes.
Water Resources in Kashkadarya Region and Modern Approach to Their Use
Authors: Abduhalimova Nafisa Meyli qizi
Published: December 2022

in this article water resources in kashkadarya region and modern approach to their use, the main rivers and their tributaries that receive water inagriculture are given. Water distribution facilities are analyzed by district and drip irrigation is highlighted when using water.
Treatment of Bronchial Asthma with Folk Remedies
Authors: Djabbarova Miyassar Bobokulovna
Published: December 2022

This article notes that bronchial asthma (BA) is a global problem. Bronchial asthma, the treatment and prevention of which requires only a serious and comprehensive approach, according to WHO, is diagnosed in 4-10% of the world's population. This respiratory disease is chronic, characterized by periodic attacks. The incidence of asthma is increasing worldwide. It is among the top ten non-communicable chronic diseases that are the leading cause of death among middle-aged and elderly people, reducing life expectancy by 6.6 years for men and 13.5 years for women. The purpose of the study was to study the features of the use of non-traditional methods of treating BA along with treatment traditional.
Purulent-Inflammatory Diseases of the Maxillofacial Region in Patients with Various Chronic Diseases
Authors: Mahmudov Jahongirmirzo Komilovich
Published: December 2022

In the practice of doctors of all specialties the proportion of patients suffering from combined diseases (polymorbide states) is steadily increasing. The sphere of dentistry and maxillofacial surgery is not an exception. The paper considers the main etiopathogenetic mechanisms in the combination of purulentinflammatory diseases of the maxillofacial region (PID MFR) with somatic pathology (synthropy). Data on the features of the combination of somatic diseases with PID MFR, the role of chronic stress, immunopathies, medico-social factors in the development of pathological processes in the oral cavity and surrounding tissues are summarized. The features of the course of PID MFR in the elderly and elderly patients with polymorbid conditions are shown; persons suffering from drug addiction and alcoholism with visceropathy. The analysis of approaches to the evaluation of the severity of PID MFR and their treatment is carried out. It is emphasized that in the clinic of maxillofacial surgery it is necessary to study complex somatic and mental pathology in a complex way (multidisciplinary principle) and to take into account the results in developing the tactics of patient management. Integral approach will fully realize the principle of personification of medical care.
Changes In Ventilation Parameters For Various Types Of Prevmania
Authors: Boltaeva Mayram Miraliеvna
Published: December 2022

To study the importance of functional abnormalities of thyroid status in patients with community-acquired pneumonia, to recognize their clinical significance while choosing treatment tactics.
The Role of Natural Geographical Factors in the Specialization and Development of Agriculture in Surkhandarya Region
Authors: Abdunazarov Husan Menglievich  , Niyazov Khojakul Mirzoboboevich  , Mustaev Kurbonmurod Rahmon ugli
Published: December 2022

This article describes the role and importance of agro-climatic factors of land and water resources in the specialization and development of agricultural sectors in Surkhandarya region.
Issues of Improving the Operations of Commercial Banks in the Securities Market
Authors: Akmal Ruzimamatovich Norov  , Nodir Muratovich Shamsiyev  , Anvar Ruzimamatovich Norov  , Fayozjon Farxod ugli Rakhmatullaev  , Muzrof Yusup ugli Xolbozorov
Published: December 2022

This article examines the nature and characteristics of home securities market, location and the operations of commercial banks in this market. The article, using the method of comparative analysis revealed a flaw in the operations of commercial banks in the securities market and developed proposals for its positive decisions.
Some lexical features of the French puzzles
Authors: Umirzakov Abdihamid Abdumominovich
Published: December 2022

This paper investigates some lexical features of the french puzzles. On this case both theoritical and practical points were analysed and lexical investigation were mentioned. The way of French puzzles was discussed with methodolocial features as the whole. Finally, concluded different ideas were stated for the further development as the whole.
International Relations in the Far East and Russia in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
Authors: Omonov Abror Qurbonovich
Published: December 2022

After the "Madzi Revolution" of 1868, capitalism in Japan grew at a particularly high rate. Japan also felt the need for colonization. Therefore, Japan took active steps, first and foremost, to Korea and Manjuria. Japanese Foreign Minister Marx Ito announced that if China's interests in Korea are only historically important, Japan's interests will be linked to economic needs.
Geoecological issues of horticulture development in the foothills of the Namangan region of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Authors: Koriev Mirzohid Rustamjonovich
Published: December 2022

This article describes the possibilities of achieving economic efficiency and environmental stability through the development of horticulture in the foothills of the Namangan region. Also discussed are the features of the spread of the formed geoecological problems caused by irrigation farming and the methods of their prevention.
Dissemination, Health Features, Production and Agriculture of Turkestan Lion Plants in The Territory of Uzbekistan.
Authors: S.A.Misirov  , A.M. Islamov
Published: December 2022

The article describes the species of mammalian lion, which is widespread in Uzbekistan and describes its use in folk medicine, chemical composition, the use of herbal remedies in modern medicine, and the ways of preserving the natural resources of cultivating the Turkestan lion.
The socio-political situation and the spiritual environment impacting on the formation of the weltanschauung of the Nasiruddin Tusi
Authors: Nafisa Qushshayeva
Published: December 2022

In this article, the socio-political environment and the mystic-philosophical worldview of Abu Ja'far Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn Hasan Nasiruddin Tusi, who lived in the 13th century, recognized as the greatest philosopher in the history of philosophy and mysticism, left an indelible mark on the development of Islamic philosophy. The factors that have been shown are analyzed.
Systematic analysis of the dominant types of entomophages in fruit orchards
Authors: Rаkhmanova М.К. , Khamdamov К.Q. , U.Rasulova  , G.Turdiyeva  , G.Rahmonova  , R.Saliyeva
Published: December 2022

Abstract: The formation of entomophauna in orchards and their  development has a great importance, and it greatly influences to the number of phitofags. During our observations of entomophages orchard in agrobiocenosis  indentified  24 dominant types which belong to seven families. Moveover, researches of entomophages show 24 dominant types which belong to 7 families. Besides that we have analysed the share of entomophage varieties concerning the entomophages.
Investigation of the influence of various chemical substances on the field of natural damage to the cold disease of the autumn wheat.
Authors: Aliyev Shavvoz , Musaeva Gulbahor
Published: December 2022

It is reported that yellow rust in the winter wheat is the most dangerous disease in the Ferghana Valley and is widespread in high humidity conditions. In recent years, the disease has spread to the irrigated grain fields of the Republic, which has significantly affected the quality and quantity of grain grown and its effective fungicidal effect.
Language teaching and testing - a research of using literature forms in the English Language Schoolbooks
Authors: Jovanovska Sashka
Published: December 2022

The use of literature forms in the English language teaching schoolbooks is enjoying a revival for a number of reasons. Having formed part of traditional language teaching approaches, literature became less popular when language teaching and learning started to focus on the functional use of language. However, the role of literature forms in the English language teaching schoolbooks has been re-assessed and many now view literary texts as providing rich linguistic input, effective stimuli for students to express themselves in other languages and a potential source of learner motivation. The aim of my thesis is to find out if in the English schoolbooks used in some schools set by experts. Although the studies on the use of literature forms in teaching English have been increasing abroad, in our country, particularly in public schools, only English grammar is being taught. The students who are expected to memorize these rules cannot use English. The aim of this seminar paper is to exhibit why and how literature forms can be used in order to teach English effectively and efficiently. I have also compared two schoolbooks (Project 2 and Dream team 3) to see the differences between the literary content.
Lexico-semantic group of the verb “to break” in modern english
Authors: Umurova Xushvaxt Xakimovna
Published: December 2022

This article is dedicated to the lexico-semantic variants of the verb “to break” in modern English. Moreover, the lexico-semantic group of the verb “to break” in modern English was investigated in different ways. The conclusions of the research were directed to make better analyses for the future points.
Export Opportunities and Competitiveness of Textile Products
Authors: Marlenovna Makhmudova Dilfuza
Published: December 2022

This paper makes analyses the export opportunities and competitiveness of textile products. In this case, research has been making quotations on different points. Methodological and theoretical background was stated in the research analyses of the author. Conclusion fo the competitiveness index in the textile industry was stated to make further development as the whole.
Lexico-semantic features of ecological terms connected with water
Authors: Z.Djurabaeva
Published: December 2022

The article deals with the lexical units and their lexical-semantic features associated with the concept "water". On this case, research has been mentioned on different points of the lexico-semantic features of ecological terms connected with water. It concludes with the outcomes and shortcomings as the whole.
The Improvement of Trade Convergence by Beta and Euclidean Techniques: Evidence from a three stage convergence procedure
Authors: Anastasiou Athanasios , Aridas Christos K.
Published: December 2022

This paper explores the improvement of convergence dynamics regarding exports and imports by considering a three-stage convergence methodology based on beta and Euclidean distance techniques. We use annual date for 33 European countries covering the period 2010–2019. We managed to decrease the aforementioned asymmetries by intelligently eliminating the country that prevents the trade convergence. Our results provide evidence of convergence pattern regarding exports and imports after excluding Luxembourg from the sample.
JEL: C33; E62; H20.
Modelling the effect of aerosol and greenhouse gas forcing on the South & East Asian monsoons with an intermediate complexity climate model
Authors: Recchia Lucy G. , Lucarini Valerio
Published: December 2022

The South and East Asian summer monsoons are globally significant meteorological features, creating a strongly seasonal pattern of precipitation. The stability of such a strongly seasonal hydrological cycle is of extreme importance for a vast range of ecosystems and for the livelihoods of a large share of the world's population.
Simulations are performed with an intermediate complexity climate model, PLASIM, to assess the future response of the monsoons to changing concentrations of aerosols and greenhouse gases. The aerosol loading consists of a mid-tropospheric warming and a surface cooling, which is applied to India, Southeast Asia and East China, both concurrently and independently. The primary effect of increased aerosol loading is a decrease in summer precipitation in the vicinity of the applied forcing, although the regional response varies significantly. The decrease in precipitation is only partially ascribable to a decrease in the precipitable water, and instead derives from a reduction of the precipitation efficiency, due to changes in the stratification of the atmosphere.
When the aerosol loading is added in all regions simultaneously, precipitation in East China is most strongly affected, with a quite distinct transition to a low precipitation regime as the radiative forcing increases beyond 60 W/m2. The response is less abrupt as we move westward, with precipitation in South India being least affected. This lower sensitivity in South India is attributed to aerosol forcing over East China. Additionally, the effect on precipitation is approximately linear with the forcing.
The impact of doubling carbon dioxide levels is to increase precipitation over the regions and weaken the circulation. When the carbon dioxide and aerosol forcings are applied at the same time, the carbon dioxide forcing partially offsets the surface cooling and reduction in precipitation associated with the aerosol response.
Association between anorexia and hypoalbuminemia in the patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis
Authors: Yang Zhen , Qi Xiaoting , Huang Yanlin , Zou Baolin , Li Gaopeng
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Hypoalbuminemia is commonly observed in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients and can serve as an important predictor of death in MHD patients. Anorexia is one of the important factors leading to hypoalbuminemia in MHD patients, so the purpose of this study was to examine the possible association between hypoalbuminemia and anorexia in MHD patients.
Methods: Patients from three blood purification centers in Nanning, Guangxi, China, who met the inclusion criteria were selected. Anorexia was assessed by appetite assessment questionnaire. The presence of hypoalbuminemia was determined based on the level of serum albumin. Thereafter, an association between hypoalbuminemia and anorexia was analyzed using multiple logistics regression.
Results: A total of 319 participants, age 54.80±15.41 (62.7% male), were included in the study. In this study,the prevalence of hypoalbuminemia was 22.3% (71) and the prevalence of anorexia was 34.2% (109). According to multiple logistics regression analysis, hypoalbuminemia and anorexia were independently correlated in Crude Model 1(OR:4.235 95%CI: 2.436 to 7.362 P＜0.001) and Adjust Model (OR:3.447 95%CI:1.654 to 7.185 P=0.001). In addition, age and symptom score were established as important risk factors for hypoalbuminemia(P＜0.001); Body Mass Index (BMI), weekly dialysis frequency and serum total calcium (TCa) were identified as protective factors for hypoalbuminemia(P＜0.001).
Conclusions: Anorexia is an independent risk factor for the occurrence of hypoalbuminemia. In MHD patients, the incidence of anorexia and hypoalbuminemia can increase significantly with increasing age, and can lead to a significant decline in the quality of life. In the future, further studies are needed to further verify the relevant mechanisms between them, to provide reference for clinical intervention in MHD patients.
Mucormycosis mimicking portal hypertensive haemorrhage as a complication of alcoholic liver cirrhosis: A case report
Authors: Ji Ran
Published: December 2022

Mucor is a rare cause of gastrointestinal ulcers. This case describes a case of mucormycosis, which was related to immunosuppression because of liver cirrhosis. During the treatment of traumatic splenic rupture, the patient developed upper gastrointestinal bleeding(UGIB)and was diagnosed to be related to mucormycosis-related gastric ulcer. The case emphasizes the importance of excluding fungal-induced ulcer haemorrhage before making a diagnosis of Portal hypertensive-induced variceal haemorrhage in patients with liver cirrhosis.
High-temperature superconductivity (TC = 42 K) of Fe1.2[Fe(tepa)]0.8(β-Fe3Se4)4
Authors: Li Da , Kuang Qifeng , Men Xiaoling , Zhang Bo , Shang Xiaolei , Yang Bing , Yang Teng , Li Zhiwei , Zhang Zhidong
Published: December 2022

Discovering new superconducting (SC) system, in particular with a high SC transition temperature (TC), helps for a better understanding of mechanism of high TC superconductors. Here we report a solution synthesis of a mixed valent hybrid superconductor, Fe1.2[Fe(tepa)]0.8(β-Fe3Se4)4 (tepa = tetraethylenepentamine), which exhibits superconductivity at TC ~42 K. This superconductor shows a √2×√2 superstructure the same as that of β-Fe3Se4. Besides ordered Fe vacancies, other iron sites in this structure are fully occupied by divalent and ferric irons as determined by X-ray absorption and Mössbauer spectra. The structure of Fe1.2[Fe(tepa)]0.8(β-Fe3Se4)4 is distinguished from the structures of previously reported FeSe-based superconductors with all Fe in the +2 oxidation state that was critical parameter in the promotion of superconductivity. We found that the SC order of this superconductor originates from a suppression of the long-range ferrimagnetic (FIM) order of the parent phase, [Fe(tepa)](β-Fe2Se3)4, through simultaneously tuning the host and the spacer layers.
Solid-phase extraction of estrogen hormones from environmental water samples onto chemically modified carbon cryogel
Authors: Prokić Danijela , Vukčević Marija , Maletić Marina , Kalijadis Ana , Pejić Jovanka , Babić Biljana , Đurkić Tatjana
Published: December 2022

In this study, pristine and chemically treated carbon cryogel (CC) was employed as a solid-phase extraction (SPE) adsorbent for the isolation and enrichment of estrogens from water samples. A novel, sensitive, selective, and cost-effective analytical method for the determination of estrone, 17β-estradiol, and 17α-ethinylestradiol, based on solid-phase extraction coupled with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), was developed and validated. The SPE procedure was optimized by selecting the appropriate adsorbent mass, the sample volume, the sample pH, and the type and volume of elution solvent. The influence of the chemical treatment of carbon cryogel on extraction efficiency was also studied, and it was shown that HNO3 treatment led to a slight increase in recovery values over untreated CC. High recovery values (82–95%) obtained by the optimized extraction method were comparable with the recoveries obtained by commercial cartridges. Finally, the optimized method was successfully applied to the analysis of selected hormones in groundwater, surface water, and wastewater samples. The matrix effect of all tested water types was negligible, indicating the high adsorbent selectivity of examined materials toward observed hormones.
Correlation between lumbar facet joint tropism and lumbar disc herniation
Authors: Han Ye , Sun Shaosong , Li Shuang , Li Yilun , Wang Jianzhong , Wang Xiaodong
Published: December 2022

Background The relationship between lumbar facet tropism and lumbar disc herniation is not clear. Previous studies used axial plane to evaluate the relationship between lumbar facet tropism and lumbar disc herniation. However, facet joint tropism occurs in three-dimensional structures, so the evaluation of sagittal plane is also very important. In this study, the relationship between lumbar facet tropism and lumbar disc herniation is analyzed from axial and sagittal planes by MRI. Methods Patients with lumbar disc herniation who were recruited in our hospital from 01 Jan 2020 to 01 Apr 2020. As a control, normal subjects at the same time period were selected. Their MRI data were evaluated by two experienced spinal surgeons. There were 122 patients with lumbar disc herniation and 102 normal people. The axial and sagittal angles of lumbar facet joints were measured. The 10 ° difference was defined as lumbar facet tropism, and the relationship between lumbar disc herniation and facet tropism was analyzed by SPSS. Results In the axial plane, there were 154 segments of lumbar disc herniation, of which 95 segments were asymmetrical and 59 segments were symmetrical. The normal segments were 306, of which 48 segments were asymmetrical and 258 segments of lumbar facet joints were symmetrical, and the difference was significant. In the sagittal plane, there were 154 segments of lumbar disc herniation, including 61 segments of lumbar facet tropism, 93 segments of lumbar facet symmetry. The normal segments were 306, of which 48 segments were asymmetrical. 258 segments were symmetrical. Except for L4-5 segments, the rate of lumbar facet joint tropism had significant different between patients with lumbar disc herniation and normal people . Conclusion in the segment of lumbar disc herniation, the proportion of lumbar facet joint tropism is higher, and there is a significant correlation between lumbar facet joint tropism and lumbar disc herniation.
A child with FactorⅤdeficiency misdiagnosed as a left iliac fossa abscess having novel F5 gene mutation: a case report
Authors: Zhang Yifan , Liu Lu , Guo Qin , Li Yiyuan , Luo Shuanghong , Wan Chaomin , Zhu Yu
Published: December 2022

Background:Congenital FⅤdeficiency is identified as a rare bleeding disorder (RBD) that is expressed in an autosomal recessive manner and generally occurs in one part per million of the population.This disorder is accompanied by a variety of clinical manifestations. The factorⅤgene variant c.2439delC (p.I814Lfs*23 ) in exon 13 was first reported in this case.
Case presentation：A 13-year-old male patient was admitted with a left iliac fossa mass. He was previously diagnosed and managed as having a left iliac fossa abscess in local hospital,which underwent antibiotics and surgical excision.However, his left iliac fossa mass reappeared.The platelet count and function were normal, and both prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) were prolonged. The patient is then considered having congenital factorⅤdeficiency by measuring coagulation factor activity and the diagnosis is confirmed by genetic testing. The patient got the treatment of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) infusion and recovered.
Conclusions:This case report presents a rare occurrence of congenital FⅤdeficiency ,due to a left iliac fossa hematoma mistaken for an abscess,resulting in unnecessary therapy of antibiotics and surgery.It emphasizes that coagulation factor deficiency should be highly suspected for mass of joint combined with coagulation dysfunction.
Experimental study on the change laws of water repellency and shear strength of water repellent core materials modified by octadecylamine
Authors: Junhua Wu , Jingnan Xu , Yuxin Liu , Fangyuan Fu , Liu Xiaolong , Jianqi Li , Weijie Zhang
Published: December 2022

The quality of the core-wall is the key to the normal operation of earth-rock dams. In this paper, the water repellent core materials were produced by standard sands combined with water repellent laterite modified by octadecylamine. The water-repellent degree and shear strength tests were carried out to obtain the change laws of water content, soil-rock ratio and octadecylamine content of shear strength of the specimens. It is shown that: (1) when the content of octadecylamine is 0.6%, the water drop penetration time (WDPT) of the specimens decreased gradually with the increase of soil-rock ratio in dry condition. The maximum WDPT is 2966s and the minimum WDPT is 2182s, which are severely water repellent. With the increase of water content, the change laws of WDPT increased firstly and then decreased, and the WDPT reached the peak value when the water content was from 10–15%, which are extremely water repellent. (2) With the increase of water content, the shear strength of the specimens increased continuously, in which the effect on soil cohesion is more than the effect on internal friction angle. (3) With the increase of soil-rock ratio, the shear strength of the specimens increased gradually and the maximum increasing range was 92.36% when the soil-rock ratio was less than 5%. (4) With the increase of octadecylamine content, the shear strength of specimens decreased gradually, and the maximum decreasing range was 12.44%. The soil-rock ratio and water content has a greater effect on shear strength, while the octadecylamine content has a less effect on shear strength.
Diagnostic Utility of the Prolactin Decrease Rate in the Diagnosis of Mild Hyperprolactinemia
Authors: güneş mutlu , GÜNEŞ Elif , Altuntaş Seher Çetinkaya
Published: December 2022

Background and aims

Previous studies have yielded conflicting findings on the routine use of serial prolactin (PRL) measurement in patients with inconsistent signs or symptoms of mild hyperprolactinemia (HP). Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of serial PRL measurement and previously undefined parameter which is the PRL decrease rate (PDR) method in the diagnosis of mild HP and prolactinoma.

Materials and methods

The data obtained from the files of patients in the sample population included serial PRL values at 0 minute (min), 30 min and 60 min as well as macroprolactin (mPRL) levels. PDR was defined as the ratio of the difference between the PRL levels at 0 min and 60 min to the PRL level at 0 min.

Results

Of the 165 patients in the serial PRL measurement group, HP was detected in 76 (46.1%), and stress-related PRL elevation was found in 24 (14.5%). Of the 101 patients in the single PRL measurement group, HP was detected in 72 (69.9%; p < 0.001). Regarding the routine use of mPRL and the serial measurement method, HP was excluded in 80.0% of the serial measurement group and 47.0% of the single measurement group (p < 0.001). Moreover, a PDR score of 38.1 had 99% specificity and 26% sensitivity in HP exclusion, and a PDR score of 20.6% had 100% specificity and 30% sensitivity in prolactinoma exclusion.

Conclusion

In cases where clinical findings are insufficient, serial PRL measurement and novel parameter PDR may be useful in the diagnosis of mild HP and prolactinoma.
Who’s a pretty bird? Predicting the abundance of bird species in Australian online pet trade
Authors: Hill Katherine GW , Delean Steven , Stringham Oliver C , Moncayo Stephanie , Toomes Adam , Tyler Jonathan J , Cassey Phillip
Published: December 2022

The exotic pet trade has largely shifted from traditional brick-and-mortar shops to online commerce. Understanding the dynamics of online pet trade, including relationships between species characteristics and a species’ relative popularity, can assist in informing trade regulation for conservation and biosecurity. Here, we identified the leading correlates behind the abundance in the Australian trade of parrot (Psittaciformes) and songbird (Passeriformes) species. We examined 14,000 online sales of parrots and songbirds collected from a popular online Australian marketplace in 2019 (representing 235 species) using an automated data collection method. We identified the characteristics that correlated with online species abundance (i.e., popularity); including (i) breeding and handling requirements; (ii) trade and availability; and (iii) appearance and behaviour. We found 55% of parrot species and 64% of songbird species traded online were non-native to Australia (i.e., alien species), most of which (81% and 85% respectively) have an extreme risk of establishing invasive populations. Species abundance of both orders was influenced by cheaper prices, which is associated with a higher invasion risk. Trade in parrots was also correlated with attractive birdsongs, being easy to care for, and a preference for native Australian species. Songbird abundance was correlated with attractive plumage colour and, to a lesser extent, the availability of colour mutations and smaller range sizes. These results, combined with an understanding of consumer behaviour and international trends, may help predict which species will become popular in domestic trade in the future, and identify current and future invasion risks to assist in environmental biosecurity efforts.
Disentangling causality: assumptions in causal discovery and inference
Authors: Vonk Maarten Cornelis , Malekovic Ninoslav , Bäck Thomas , Kononova Anna
Published: December 2022

Causality has been a burgeoning field of research leading to the point where the literature abounds with different components addressing distinct parts of causality. For researchers, it has been increasingly difficult to discern the assumptions they have to abide by in order to glean sound conclusions from causal concepts or methods. This paper aims to disambiguate the different causal concepts that have emerged in causal inference and causal discovery from observational data by attributing them to different levels of Pearl's Causal Hierarchy. We will provide the reader with a comprehensive arrangement of assumptions necessary to engage in causal reasoning at the desired level of the hierarchy. Therefore, the assumptions underlying each of these causal concepts will be emphasized and their concomitant graphical components will be examined. We show which assumptions are necessary to bridge the gaps between causal discovery, causal identification and causal inference from a parametric and a non-parametric perspective. Finally, this paper points to further research areas related to the strong assumptions that researchers have glibly adopted to take part in causal discovery, causal identification and causal inference.
A Built-In Self-Test Method for Digital-to-Analog Converter
Authors: Cheng Mengzhang
Published: December 2022

A new BIST (Built-In Self-Test) method to test static parameters of a DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) is proposed in this paper. The BIST method employs a ramp generator and two voltage references to test static parameters of a DAC: offset error, gain error, INL (Integral Non-Linearity) and DNL (Differential Non-Linearity). The optimization of calculating static parameters and the components sharing can reduce the BIST circuitry. The simulation result shows that the method is able to detect the static errors with the simple BIST structure..
Delineation of the groundwater potential zone in Kantli River Basin, Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan: A Geospatial Approach
Authors: CHATTERJEE TANMOY , BEHERA DURYADHAN , PATRA PRASANT KUMAR , GOSWAMI SHREERUP
Published: December 2022

Remote sensing and GIS are advanced techniques and tools that have been used for various researches including groundwater geology. The Landsat and the IRS satellite datasets have been utilized to extract information on the hydrogeomorphic and groundwater related features of a semi-arid Precambrian hard rock terrain in the Kantli River Basin of Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan, India. It is the upper part of the Shekhawati River. The study area is covering about 2313.2013 km2 in the Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan. In the present study, the groundwater potential zone is identified by the GIS overlay techniques using the spatial analyst tool in ArcGIS 10.2. The developed methodology is demonstrated in the Kantli River Basin of Rajasthan, western India. Originally, nine thematic layers, viz. topographic elevation, land slope, geomorphology, geology, soil, pre and post-monsoon groundwater depths, annual net recharge, annual rainfall and proximity to surface water bodies were considered in this study. Therefore, five groundwater potential zones were identified and distinguished in the study area, viz. 'very good’, ‘good’, ‘moderate’, ‘poor’ and ‘very poor’ based on groundwater potential index values, which will enable the local bodies for the future planning and management of the groundwater resource. Severe groundwater contamination has been found occasionally in the study area. Every year during the summer, the region is facing a lot of problems with portable groundwater. As the study area is semi-desert, the influences of salinity have been increasing day by day in the groundwater.
SARS-CoV-2 Persistence on Food Surfaces: Shrimp, Tilapia, and Dog Food
Authors: Middleton Jason K. , Glasbrenner David C. , Choi Young W.
Published: December 2022

To assess the persistence of infectious SARS-CoV-2 virus and virus genomic material on food, food materials at common refrigerated and frozen storage temperatures were evaluated. The stability of infectious virus and genomic material on shrimp, tilapia, and wet dog food was measured. SARS-CoV-2 in simulated saliva was applied to the surface of these foods and subsequently stored at 4°C and 65% relative humidity (RH) or -20°C and ambient humidity for up to 7 days. Infectious titer was measured by median tissue culture infectious dose (TCID50), and it was determined that virus inactivation did not demonstrate a significant difference between the two conditions and three foods tested with a half-life of approximately 56 days. Assays for virus genomic material as measured by quantitative RT-PCR showed no loss for all conditions and foods evaluated. Thus, both infectious virus and virus genomic material persist on these food items for more than 1 week.
Equation of state associated with activity coefficient model based on elements and chemical bonds
Authors: Li Xinyu , Wei Yuwen , Niu Baowei , Zhao Wenying , Sun Xiaoyan , Tao Shaohui , Xia Li , Xiang Shuguang
Published: December 2022

A new GE-EoS model(SRK-UNICAC) was proposed to improve the accuracy of the equation of state in predicting the vapor-liquid equilibrium of polar systems and expand its application. It combined the excess Gibbs free energy model with the SRK equation. The excess Gibbs free energy(GE) was calculated by the UNICAC model, which is a group contribution activity coefficient model based on elements and chemical bonds. And the original interaction parameters of the UNICAC model were adopted. The vapor-liquid equilibrium of 87 binary systems under low and medium pressure, 12 binary systems under high pressure, and 14 ternary systems are predicted. The prediction results were compared with some other activity coefficient models. The prediction results of the binary system show that the SRK-UNICAC model is superior to UNIFAC (Lyngby), UNIFAC(2003), and ASOG(2011). The average relative errors of vapor mole fraction and bubble point pressure or temperature are 3.75% and 6.58% in binary systems under high pressure. So it is suitable for high-pressure and polar systems. For ternary vapor-liquid equilibrium, the average relative errors of vapor molar fraction and bubble point temperature or bubble point pressure are 6.50%, 4.76%, and 2.25%. It is also superior to other methods. The SRK-UNICAC model improves the prediction accuracy and expands the application range. So it can be applied to the prediction of vapor-liquid equilibrium.
Modelo para priorização de projetos sustentáveis: o caso da Agenda 21 do Município de Caruaru, Pernambuco, Nordeste do Brasil
Authors: Santos Junior Gilvan Mota dos , Arruda Neto José Floro de , Silva Deysianne Cristina Santos da , Duarte Armando Dias , Matos Pedro Henrique Damião de , Silva Gilson Lima da
Published: December 2022

A Agenda 21 foi idealizada na Conferência da Rio 92, para alterar o modelo de desenvolvimento global de consumo, com perspectivas sustentáveis, lastreada na conecpção do triplo botton line, com múltiplas implicações em dimensões sociais, econômicas, ambientais, definidas como metas a serem alcançadas atráves de cooperação comum entre paises, comunidade cientifica e sociedade civil, o que porporcionou a elboração de diversas agendas locais. Entretanto as suas implementações, nem sempre lograram sucesso, muitas vezes por problemas na sua concepção. Este trabalho se propõe a avaliar o processo de elaboração e implementação da Agenda 21 Local, através do estudo de priorização de Projetos da Dimensão 2 - Infraestrutura e Integração Regional. A metodologia utlizada foi através da análise multicritério para apoio à decisão - PROMETHEE II. Foi observado que a Agenda 21 Local, do Município de Caruaru, Estado de Pernambuco, Nordeste do Brasil, é composta por 144 projetos, agrupados em 15 programas e organizados em cinco dimensões. A aplicação da ferramenta permitiu identificar limitações na sua elaboração e aplicação, embora tenha fomentado um novo modelo de planejamento participativo, formas de minimização das desigualdades sociais, promoção da inclusão social nas decisões governamentais e garantias do desenvolvimento sustentável para o Município de Caruaru.
Sustentabilidade e inclusão social na gestão de resíduos eletroeletrônicos do Depósito Público Judicial de Olinda, Pernambuco, Nordeste do Brasil
Authors: Araújo Monica Maria Crespo de , Sousa Wanderson dos Santos , Cordeiro Luis Filipe Alves , Silva Rafael Rodrigues da
Published: December 2022

Na presente pesquisa foram analisadas as práticas de descarte de equipamentos eletroeletrônicos de processos findos atrelados ao Depósito Público Judicial do Tribunal de Justiça de Pernambuco (TJPE), localizado em Olinda. Utilizou-se a metodologia de pesquisa classificada como descritiva e exploratória e, após a análise documental e levantamento de dados coletados, em sua maioria, através de entrevistas semiestruturadas com as equipes responsáveis pelo setor de Resíduos de Equipamentos Elétricos e Eletrônicos (REEE). O objetivo geral vem sugerir que a gestão desses resíduos seja possibilitada através da inclusão social e dos moldes de sustentabilidade, utilizando os moldes da gestão de resíduos eletroeletrônicos e buscando um processo integrativo e sociosustentável com cooperativas de reciclagem. Após análise de depoimentos colhidos através do envio de questionário via e mail, os resultados revelam a preocupação dos funcionários acerca das consequências ambientais, sociais e econômicas que as práticas de coleta e descarte apontam, dentro do ambiente do local estudado. Também foram verificadas as práticas de reciclagem e como pensam os entrevistados sobre as limitações do órgão judicial em relação às ações mais eficazes. Por fim, a pesquisa contorna o cenário através da visão da legislação vigente e faz sugestões acerca de políticas públicas para a melhoria na gestão dos REEE. Com o trabalho foi possível constatar que o canal de logística reversa utilizado pelo tribunal não é atuante. O descarte dos resíduos eletroeletrônicos tem baixo nível de reaproveitamento. Concluiu-se que, apesar da sensibilização dos funcionários pela tentativa de um descarte correto dos REEE, há ainda muito a ser feito. A falta de conhecimento e o déficit de políticas de gestão de resíduos causam constantes impactos ao meio ambiente. Faz-se necessário melhorar a qualidade da gestão dos resíduos de processos findos do TJPE para que se possa alcançar, de modo sustentável e com maior inclusão social, índices mais positivos de reciclagem.
Parâmetros estruturais e funcionais das classes de paisagem em área de ocorrência de Sapajus flavius (Schreber, 1774), macaco-prego-galego, na Paraíba, Brasil
Authors: Dantas Mayara de Sousa , Silva Milena Dutra da , Almeida Nadjacleia Vilar , Castro Carla Soraia Soares de
Published: December 2022

A fragmentação florestal e a perda de habitat provocam mudanças na estrutura da paisagem e alterações no padrão de atividades das espécies. A presente pesquisa teve o objetivo de determinar os parâmetros estruturais e funcionais das classes de paisagem utilizadas pelo macaco-prego-galego, Sapajus flavius. As classes de paisagem floresta, plantações de cana-de-açúcar e pomares foram digitalizadas em tela no software Qgis (versão 2.18.0), utilizando a imagem do Google Earth Pro, bem como foram calculadas as distâncias que os indivíduos adentraram nas plantações de cana-de-açúcar. As métricas foram calculadas na extensão V-late do software ArcGis, versão 10.3, e as métricas de conectividade foram calculadas no software Fragstats 4.2. Foram delimitadas as classes de paisagem, registrada a frequência das visitas e monitorados os tipos de usos (alimentação, deslocamento e coleta de cana-de-açúcar e/ou frutos) pelos indivíduos. A classe floresta mediu aproximadamente 2.657,8 ha, as plantações de cana-de-açúcar 5.s202,9 ha e os pomares, 0,92 ha. A análise das métricas de paisagem evidenciou a fragmentação da classe floresta e a baixa permeabilidade da matriz formada pelas plantações de cana-de-açúcar, pois a distância máxima que os indivíduos adentraram nas plantações foi de 20 metros. A matriz funciona como complementação de hábitat, sendo a classe de paisagem mais visitada. Nas plantações de cana-de-açúcar os indivíduos coletaram a cana; nos pomares coletaram frutos e na floresta consumiram cana-de-açúcar e frutos nativos e exóticos. A matriz, formada por plantações de cana-de-açúcar, não foi utilizada pelos indivíduos no deslocamento para outros fragmentos de floresta. Os dados reforçam a importância da criação de corredores de vegetação nativa, aumentando a conectividade da paisagem, permitindo o deslocamento dos indivíduos e contribuindo para conservação da espécie.