bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH MODAL INTELEKTUAL TERHADAP KINERJA PERUSAHAAN PADA INDUSTRI DASAR DAN KIMIA
Authors: Veronica M. Sienly , Ida Ida , Joseph Syano
Published: January 2022

Riset ini bermaksud menganalisis pengaruh modal intelektual berdasarkan VACA, VAHU, dan STVA terhadap kinerja keuangan perusahaan. Gaya penentuan sampel yang dipergunakan yakni non probabilistic sampling dengan jenis purposive sampling sehingga terdapat 46 perusahaan yang ada pada kelompok industri dasar dan kimia yang terdaftar di BEI yang akan digunakan sebagai sampel sedangkan analisis data yang digunakan untuk menjawab hipotesis penelitian adalah korelasi Pearson. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa modal intelektual yang terdiri dari VACA, VAHU dan STVA tidak memiliki korelasi terhadap kinerja keuangan perusahaan yang diukur dengan menggunakan rasio return on assets (ROA). Tidak adanya korelasi antara modal intelektual dan kinerja keuangan perusahaan dikarena perusahaan belum maksimal dalam memberdayakan dan mengelola aset-aset perusahaan baik yang bersifat tangible assets maupun intangible assets sehingga diharapkan perusahaan dapat lebih memberdayakan aset yang dipunyai oleh perusahaan dengan memberikan pelatihan-pelatihan yang bervariasi kepada karyawan sesuai dengan kompentensi karyawan, mengadopsi teknologi terbarukan agar perusahaan dapat terus kreatif dalam memproduksi produk yang sesuai dengan keinginan dan kebutuhan konsumen dan perusahaan terus mengkomunikasikan nilai-nilai perusahaan kepada semua orang  yang terlibat dalam perusahaan untuk dapat meningkatkan kinerja keuangan perusahaan sehingga kinerja perusahaan dapat ditingkatkan pada akhirnya.
FACTORS AFFECTING ACCOUNTING CONSERVATISM FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE SUB SECTOR BETWEEN 2016-2020 PERIOD
Authors: Nugrahani Novi , Setiati Fita , Amerieska Siti
Published: January 2022

It is challenging that food and beverage sub-sector is growing rapidly these days. As a matter of fact, there are various variables affecting the accounting conservatism in food and beverage industry. The purpose of this study is to determine simultaneously and partially the factors that influence accounting conservatism. These factors are debt covenant, company growth, financial distress, litigation risk, and political costs. The population of this study is the food and beverage sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the 2016-2020 period. This study applied purposive sampling technique in selecting the sample of this study. This study used multiple regression analysis using SPSS software. The partial test showed that debt covenant and financial distress had a significant effect on accounting conservatism. Besides, the variables of company growth, financial distress, and political costs had no significant effect on accounting conservatism. Simultaneous test results showed that there was a significant influence of debt covenant, company growth, financial distress, litigation risk, and political costs on accounting conservatism. Further research is encouraged to be conducted on companies listed on IDX from various sub-sectors other than food and beverage to broaden the coverage. Also, it would be interesting to observe other factors affecting accounting conservatism through other periods to compare the results.Keywords: accounting conservatism, food and beverage sub-sector, 2016-2020 period
Article Review: Present Perspectives of Hyperthyroidism During Pregnancy
Authors: Meena S. Farman  , Rana Hazim Hamoode  , Dalal A. Sattar
Published: January 2022

Graves’ disease causes inflammatory hyperthyroidism in around 80% of hyperthyroidism cases inwomen of reproductive age. The hormonal changes in the maternal immune system after birth may belinked to the production and expression of diabetes other than gestational and early-onset diabetes. Asa result, in addition to hormonal influences, other anatomical modifications or abnormalities seen inthe body during pregnancy will affect the pregnancy test. Thyroid hormones are critical for a woman’shealth and the commencement of her pregnancy. These hormones are essential for early developmentand play a crucial role in the fetus’s continued growth after conception. Women with untreated orimproperly controlled hyperthyroidism are more likely to have complications during pregnancy. Futurediseases, particularly those that produce a large number of fetuses due to IUGRTH. The treatmentof hyperthyroid pregnant women is extremely difficult, and medical staff engagement is required toguarantee that it is properly monitored and treated. Anti-thyroid drugs are commonly administered topregnant women, and it is the medication of choice for the majority of them (ATDs). Despite the fact thatboth of these drugs are passed through the mother’s bloodstream to the fetus, they are highly effectivein the treatment of maternal hyperthyroidism. Nonetheless, they must exercise caution throughout thesecond half of pregnancy due to the risk of fetopathy. The most common side effect, except in thefirst trimesters from weeks 6 to 10, is fetal abnormalities; even with that proviso, the incidence ofbirth malformations is significant during the first trimester with the use of ATDs. The management ofhyperthyroidism during pregnancy is divided into four areas that obstetricians are currently concernedabout: Its aetiology, occurrence, correct identification, under treatment, complications, and actual ormissed diagnosis and intervention, and lastly, the technique of dealing with the problem are all factorsto consider.
DIGITAL TEACHING OF RUSSIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN THE PARADIGM OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES (INTERCULTURAL SPECIFICITY)
Authors: Барышников А.А. , Трофимова Г.Н.
Published: January 2022

Статья рассматривает основания и предпосылки нового подхода к преподаванию РКИ в цифровом формате. Авторы выявляют внутренние взаимосвязи между основными принципами межкультурной коммуникации и эмоционального интеллекта в аспекте креативных индустрий и определяют преимущества такого подхода для создания эффективных программ обучения на цифровой платформе для мобильных устройств.

The article examines the foundations and prerequisites for a new approach to teaching Russian as a foreign language in digital format. The authors identify the internal relationships between the basic principles of intercultural communication and emotional intelligence in the aspect of creative industries and determine the benefits of this approach for creating effective learning programs on a digital platform for mobile devices.
TEACHING RUSSIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (RFL) IN THE CONTINUOUS EDUCATION SYSTEM OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
Authors: Насиров А.А.
Published: January 2022

В статье представлен новый подход к обучению русскому языку в Узбекистане. Ранее основным был подход, в котором русский язык преподавался как неродной, в настоящее время происходит переход к преподаванию русскому языку как иностранному. Описываются факторы необходимости изменения рабочих программ по русскому языку, а также создание новых концепций преподавания РКИ в Узбекистане.

This article deals with a new approach to teaching the Russian language in Uzbekistan, which is called «Russian as a foreign language». Initially, the country had a method of teaching RRC, now they are moving into the method of teaching Russian as foreign language. The factors of the need to change work programs in the Russian language are described, as well as the creation of new concepts of teaching the Russian language in Uzbekistan.
Extracurricular activities as a means of forming of cross-cultural competence of foreign students (the experience of Theater studio in Shenzhen MSU-BIT University)
Authors: Мареева Ю.А. , Марченко О.С.
Published: January 2022

Обучение иностранцев русскому языку в отсутствие языковой среды требует от преподавателя дополнительных усилий по созданию условий и благоприятной атмосферы не только в ходе занятий, но и во внеурочное время. Один из эффективных способов увлечь студентов и мотивировать их общаться на русском языке после уроков – кружок «Театральная студия». В статье описан успешный опыт работы такой студии в совместном Университете МГУ-ППИ в Шэньчжэне (КНР). Студенты начального этапа обучения участвовали в подготовке спектаклей и с большим энтузиазмом представляли все, чему успели научиться, на сцене, где в полной мере проявлялся их творческий потенциал. При подготовке к постановке пьесы на сцене, разучивании ролей иностранные учащие-ся расширяют свой словарный запас, узнают больше о русской культуре и жизни русских людей. Таким образом они вовлекаются в межкультурный диалог, что повышает их мотивацию к дальнейшему изучению русского языка. Работа над общим проектом в сплоченной команде помогает справляться с трудностями, возникающими во время учебы, делает студентов более уверенными в своих силах.

Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language abroad far from language environment and without natural immersion acquires from educator additional efforts to create appropriate conditions and positive atmosphere not only during the lessons but also during extracurricular activities. One of effective ways to attract students’ attention and motivate them to communicate in Russian language after the classes is a theatre studio. The paper describes successful experience of a theatre club in joint MSU-BIT University in Shenzhen (People’s Republic of China). Beginners in Russian language very enthusiastically participated in performances and presented all that they had learnt on the University’s scene where they could fully realize their creative potential. By preparing the performance, learning texts and dialogues by heart foreign students enhance their vocabulary, learn more about Russian culture and Russian people’ lives. Such activity draws the students into cross-cultural communication, increases their motivation to further studying of Russian language. The interaction in the united team and working on a joint project help students to overcome difficulties appearing during their studies, make students to feel more self-assured.
Specialty language training and a new stage in the development of Russian-Chinese cooperation in the field of training organization
Authors: Ван Ли. , Цыренова М.И.
Published: January 2022

Значение сотрудничества России и Китая в сфере организации обучения становится все более важным инструментом в развитии отношений между странами и приобретает широкие перспективы. В этом процессе обучение русскому языку играет незаменимую роль. В связи с этим в настоящее время возникла необходимость в реформе преподавания русского языка на территории Китая, усилении интеграции профессионального обучения и преподавания русского языка общего владения, изучении методов преподавания языка специальности, укреплении основ языковой работы в организации обучения, реализующей российско-китайское сотрудничество, а также в подготовке специалистов высокого уровня. В статье рассматриваются цели обучения в российско-китайских совместных учебных заведениях и способы их достижения. Отмечается, что следует большее внимание уделить формированию навыков использования языка специальности, в том числе для удовлетворения актуальных потребностей учащихся по программе «специальность + язык».

The importance of cooperation between Russia and China in the field of organizing training is becoming an increasingly important tool in the development of relations between the countries and is gaining wider prospects. At the same time, teaching Russian plays an irreplaceable role. In this regard, there is now a need for a reform of the teaching of the Russian language in China, there was a need to strengthen the integration of professional training and teaching of the Russian language of general proficiency, to study the methods of teaching specialty language, to strengthen the foundations of language work in the organization of training that implements Russian-Chinese cooperation, to train high-level specialists. The article discusses the goals of studying in Russian-Chinese joint educational institutions and ways to achieve them. It is noted that more attention should be paid to the formation of skills in using specialty language, including to meet the actual needs of students under the specialty + language program.
«Bibliography of V.G. Kostomarov published works»: work on the book and its presentation. BIBLIOGRAPHY OF V.G. KOSTOMAROV / COMP. V.I. ANNUSHKIN, A.G. ZHUKOVA. M.: FLINT; GOS. IRYA THEM. A.S. PUSHKINA, 2021. – 100 pp.
Authors: Аннушкин В.И. , Жукова А.Г.
Published: January 2022

В статье представлены основная идея и организация работы над первой обобщающей книгой о творчестве академика В.Г. Костомарова. Книга, начатая кратким очерком о жизни и научно-педагогической деятельности основателя Института русского языка имени А.С. Пушкина, содержит самый полный список публикаций ученого: 617 работ, опубликованных с 1953 по 2020 г. В статье приведены критические оценки книги авторитетных русистов, высказавших на презентации книги мнения о перспективах работы по изучению наследия В.Г. Костомарова.

The article presents the main idea and organization of work on the first generalizing book about the work of Academician V.G. Kostomarov. The book, which began with a short essay on the life and scientific and pedagogical activities of the founder of the A.S. Pushkin, contains the most complete list of the scientist's publications: 617 works published in the period from 1953 to 2020. The article provides critical assessments of the book by authoritative Russian scholars who, at the presentation of the book, expressed their views on the prospects for studying the heritage
Volga Bulgarian-Permic linguistic contact: Mutual influences on morphology
Authors: Kreidl Julian
Published: January 2022

In this paper, I argue that three morphological (morphosyntactic) features in Udmurt, Komi, Volga Bulgarian and Chuvash show mutual influence between the Proto-Permic and Volga Bulgarian languages in the Volga-Kama area in the late first millennium CE: First, the formal identity of the Permic accusative and 3sg possessive suffixes which does not have parallels in Uralic but in Turkic. Second, the Volga Bulgarian and Chuvash plural marker -sem, which is unknown from other Turkic languages. Third, the prohibitive particle an in Chuvash, which does not have cognates in Turkic and is loaned from Proto-Permic.
Verb Doubling in Turkish: Data from Trabzon Dialect
Authors: Sevgi Hande
Published: January 2022

This study investigates verb doubling structures in Trabzon dialect of Turkish. Based on the similarities and the differences between this structure and the similar phenomena in other languages, I aim to identify the structural properties of VDbl in order to provide a representation of this structure within the Minimalist framework (Chomsky 1993). Following Harizanov and Gribanova’s analysis on Russian predicate clefts, I claim that this structure can be analyzed via the presence of two different movement processes: A focus related movement in narrow syntax, and a post-syntactic head movement.
A multilingual corpus approach to postpredicativity in spoken Turkish, Kurmanji Kurdish and German
Authors: Herkenrath Annette
Published: January 2022

This paper investigates phenomena of postpredicativity in a Turkish- Kurmanji Kurdish-German trilingual corpus of spoken language. Starting from the assumption that postpredicativity when viewed in this trilingual perspective is an epiphenomenal effect of argument type in Kurmanji, finite verb movement in German and discourse activation status (next to illocutionarily motivated verb fronting) in Turkish, it sets out to explore overlaps and double motivations. Based on a collection of 1,211 findings, differentiations within the categories as well as overlaps at several levels are identified. Central results are discourse-level motivations in Kurmanji, their dependence on syntactic size, and overlaps between illocutional verb fronting and discourse activation status in Turkish.
ROLE OF LASERS IN RECREATING SPEECH –A SPECIAL CASE OF ANKYLOGLOSSIA
Authors: K Sathish kumar , T Ramakrishnan , K Priyadurga , E Ramnath , M.A Mejalla
Published: January 2022

Ankyloglossia or tongue-tie is an inborn anomaly that causes restriction of tongue movements. It is characterized by the position of lingual frenum inbetween the tongue and the floor of the mouth. A 17-year-old female patient with the complaint of difficulty in speech was diagnosed with ankyloglossia. To restore her normal speech, laser frenectomy using a diode laser (940nm) was the technique considered over the conventional method to remove the high frenal attachment and to avoid complications caused by the scalpel technique. Post-operative evaluation showed complete healing at the end of 2 to 6 weeks with an increase in tongue mobility of ≥15 mm after laser surgery. After treatment, the patient showed faster healing, early restoration of function and less post-operative pain; thus, proving to be more efficient than the conventional scalpel technique. KEYWORDS: Ankyloglossia, LASER, Frenectomy
TRY- IN FOR IMMEDIATE DENTURE – POSSIBLE!!- A CASE REPORT
Authors: V Balakumar , R Haribabu , R Bhavani
Published: January 2022

Immediate denture is a type of hybrid denture. The main disadvantage of immediate denture is that a wax tryin cannot be performed, thereby acceptance of the final prosthesis by the patient would be a challenge. In this case, the patient was concerned about the appearance, so an innovative approach of interim immediate denture was accomplished. The anterior wax try – in was made possible using Campagna impression technique and denture teeth repair technique employing a combination of heat cure and chemically cured resins. The procedure was completed entailing the patient’s suggestion and compliance. KEYWORDS: Immediate dentures, Hybrid denture, Campagna impression technique, Try-in stage
THE SUBTLE SHIFT FROM MINERAL TRIOXIDE AGGREGATE TO BIODENTINE- A REPORT
Authors: M Abarajithan , V Sathana , M Anitha
Published: January 2022

Bio-active materials have been a game changer in restorative dentistry and endodontics over the last few years, but there still exists a lot of confusion and doubts for a general practitioner on the basic differences between MTA(Mineral trioxide aggregate) and BIODENTINE, how to choose one among them. This short compilation will give a quick idea for a clinician about the major difference between both in a nutshell. KEY WORDS: MTA, Biodentine, Bioceramics
ALLOPLASTIC PUTTY BONE GRAFT- A SHORT REVIEW
Authors: Jose Nisha Mary , S Ashok Kumar , Mahendra Jaideep , Rao.P Abirami Nayaki
Published: January 2022

The shift in therapeutic concepts from resection to regeneration has influenced the advancement in grafting materials. The enormous progress in the field of biomaterial science, the risk of infectious diseases transmission and finally, efforts to reduce morbidity and cost has led research into the development of a variety of synthetic graft materials as alternatives. Synthetic bone grafts have been shown to produce greater clinical bone defect fill as a bone graft substitute. KEYWORDS: Alloplastic Bone graft, Guided bone regeneration
COMPUTER ASSISTED DYNAMIC NAVIGATION SYSTEMS -CURRENT SCENARIO
Authors: V. R Balaji , D Manikandan , G Rohini , M Nivethitha
Published: January 2022

One of the techniques available for prosthetic rehabilitation of lost teeth are implants. Earlier implants were placed in a surgically driven treatment approach. Later the idea of placing implants on the basis of prosthetically driven treatment approach was derived by introduction of computer assisted surgery. Dynamic navigation is a technique of computer assisted surgery where the operator can perform accurate, easy and flapless implant insertion surgeries even within a single day. These navigation systems are continuously evolving to achieve even better ways of implant placement. This review will briefly highlight on the details of this navigation implant surgery. KEY WORDS: Dynamic navigation, Static system, Trace registration, Evalunav
PERIOSTIN – A FORWARD STEP IN PERIODONTAL BIOMARKERS – A NARRATIVE REVIEW
Authors: R Reshmaa , Sudarsan Sabitha , U Arunmozhi , R Kadhiresan , R. A Jenifer Cynthia
Published: January 2022

Various biomarkers of periodontal disease are involved in either disease pathogenesis or tissue damage. The main aim of biomarkers research in Periodontology is to provide a significant impact on clinical diagnosis as well as treatment outcomes. Periostin, a microcellular protein is one of the novel biomarkers which is expressed mostly in collagen rich tissues. Its role in systemic health and disease has been studied for many years. Periostin plays a major role in collagen development, cell migration, wound healing and repair and also regulates periodontal pathogenesis. This review focuses on the different aspects of periostin in periodontal health and disease. Keywords: Periostin, Biomarker, Periodontitis, Periodontal regeneration
PRIMARY IMPLANT STABILITY: A LEAP TOWARDS SUCCESSFUL OSSEOINTEGRATION – A NARRATIVE REVIEW
Authors: G Kishore Kumar , Priya Shanmuga , U Arunmozhi , R Kadhiresan , R. A Jenifer Cynthia
Published: January 2022

Implant stability can be defined as an absence of clinical implant mobility and consists of primary and secondary implant stability. It has been recognised as one of the most important and useful factors when it comes to predicting implant anchorage. Primary stability includes the mechanical attachment of an implant in the surrounding bone at the insertion, whereas secondary implant stability is the tissue response to the implant and subsequent bone remodelling processes. It is known to be a crucial factor for successful osseointegration of dental implants. There is sufficient evidence to accept a positive correlation between primary implant stability and implant success, as the success relies on the sustainable integration of the implants into hard and soft tissues. This review extensively focuses on different factors affecting primary stability such as implant design and characteristics, bone quality and methods to measure implant stability. KEYWORDS: bone density, dental implants, implant stability, osseodensification, osseointegration
A NOVEL TENT POLE TECHNIQUE FOR HARD TISSUE AUGMENTATION AROUND DEFICIENT ALVEOLAR RIDGES – A NARRATIVE REVIEW
Authors: J Arun Kumar , R Kadhiresan , U Arunmozhi , Priya Shanmuga , R.A Jenifer Cynthia
Published: January 2022

Consequences of missing teeth which involves impairment in esthetic and masticatory functions. Replacement of missing teeth using either removable or fixed prosthesis will require a adequate bone support. Due to various causes such as dental caries, periodontitis, trauma which leads to extraction of teeth. Naturally the alveolar bone is maintained by the presence of teeth that it retains. After extraction, the alveolar bone resorption occurs both in height and width of the residual ridge which is inevitable. In patients with insufficient bone height and width, the placement of dental implants in an ideal position is very difficult. It is necessary to restore the alveolar ridge anatomy for successfully placing implants. Various surgical techniques have been introduced to augment the lost bone and one of such technique is Tent Pole technique. KEY WORDS: Guided bone regeneration, Ridge augmentation, Tent pole technique
Engürüs Seferi ve Estergon Muhafazasına Katılan Geri Hizmet Birliklerine Ait 1685 Tarihli Defter
Authors: Koçak Zülfiye , Amedoski Dragana
Published: January 2022

II. Viyana seferinin başarısızlıkla sonuçlanması Osmanlı Devleti’nin batıdaki imajına zarar vermiş ve Avrupalı devletlerin Osmanlı Devleti’ne karşı kutsal ittifak anlaşması imzalamalarına neden olmuştu. Bu ittifaktan sonra Osmanlı Devleti, batıda birden fazla cephede mücadele etmiş ve en zorlu mücadelesini Avusturyalılara karşı yürütmüştü. Macaristan topraklarına hâkim olma düşüncesi çatışmaların temel nedenini oluşturmaktaydı. Bu süreçte Osmanlının, II. Viyana bozgunundan sonra Macaristan bölgesinde yürüttüğü en önemli faaliyetlerden biri Engürüs Seferi’ydi. Bu çalışmada Cumhurbaşkanlığı Devlet Arşivleri Başkanlığı Osmanlı Arşivi’nde Maliyeden Müdevver Defterler arasında 7723 numarayla kayıtlı bulunan ve Engürüs Seferi ve Estergon muhafazasında Serasker ve Vezir-î azam İbrahim Paşa’nın maiyetinde bulunan Lağımcı, Beldar ve Neccar isimlerini ihtiva eden defterin transkripsiyonu ve tıpkıbasımı verilecektir. Bu geri hizmet birlikleri 23 Ziʼl-hicce 1096/20 Kasım 1685 ile gurre-i Ra (Rebiü’l-evvel) 1097/26 Ocak 1686 tarihleri arasında toplanmış ve kayda geçirilmiştir.
Simulations and Optimizations for a Low-Temperature Hybrid Geothermal-Solar Power Plant
Authors: Abdelghani Djemaa  , Abderrezak Merabet  , Redha Rebhi  , Giulio Lorenzini  , Rachid Bessaih  , Younes Menni
Published: January 2022

The possibility of producing electrical power in Algeria from low geothermal and solar heat resources is addressed using a hybrid power generation hypothetical system based on a combined flash-binary cycle with equal contributions from solar and geothermal energy. To improve their efficiency, energy integration techniques were used to recover waste heat from the steam turbine by preheating the working fluid R134a in the bottoming binary, which represents 30% of the energy acquired from the ORC cycle. The Aspen HYSYS application was used for power cycle simulation and modeling. A contact between the wane pressure and the pressure at the ORC binary cycle turbine's intake must be made to obtain the greatest power out of the hybrid power plant. According to the findings, the perfect flashing pressure of the flash cycle and the optimal intake pressure of the working fluid to the binary cycle's turbine are 450 kPa and 3340 kPa, respectively. The overall power generation and thermal efficiency of the hybrid plant were calculated to be 3823 kW and 16.1 %, respectively, at these pressures, demonstrating a significant thermodynamic advantage over each of the component systems.
FARMERS’ LIVELIHOOD, RISK EXPECTATIONS, AND HOMESTEAD WITHDRAWAL POLICY: EVIDENCE ON JINJIANG PILOT OF CHINA
Authors: Liang Fachao , Lin Caiyun , Lin Sheng-Hau
Published: January 2022

Although exploring the homestead withdrawal (HW) mechanism can optimize the allocation of land resource elements, the livelihood sources of farmers will change and face different sources of risk. Many studies have explored various factors affecting the HW. However, studies simultaneously exploring the relationship among farmers’ internal livelihood capital and external risk prevention capabilities and HW including differences among various HW models are still limited. The present study constructed a simple theoretical framework and used the probit model to analyze the decision-making behavior of 367 farmers in the Jinjiang Pilot in Fujian Province of China. Specifically, this study explored the impact of farmers’ livelihoods including natural, financial, and human capitals and risk expectations. Such risk expectations involve living conditions, social security, residential environment, and psychological conditions on HW in asset replacement, index replacement, and monetary compensation model. The empirical findings indicated that the farmers’ livelihoods and risk expectations have inconsistent effects on farmers’ HW decision-making in all the models, except for risk expectations. In other words, social security and residential environment have a significant inhibitory effect. These results implied that differentiated policies for HW should be considered to enhance the farmer’s sustainable livelihood capacity and controllability of risk.
Floristic survey of vascular plants of a poorly known area in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest (Flona do Rio Preto, Espírito Santo)
Authors: Alves-Araújo Anderson , Moreira Marina , Carrijo Tatiana , Lohmann Lúcia , Lobão Adriana , Scheidegger Alana , Firmino Aline , de Melo Silva Aline , Nepomuceno Álvaro , Tuler Amélia , Amorim André , Moreira André , Cosenza Braz , Sossai Brenno , Silva Christian , Lopes Claudia , Monteiro Daniele , Couto Dayvid , Lima Duane , Dalcin Eduardo , Ramos Eliana , Lírio Elton , Salimena Fatima , de Oliveira Felipe , Fraga Fernanda , Torres-Leite Filipe , Antar Guilherme , Shimizu Gustavo , Lima Haroldo , Medeiros Herison , Luber Jaquelini , Christ Jheniffer , Lanna João , Zorzanelli João Paulo , Freitas Joelcio , Pastore José , Melo José , Paula-Souza Juliana , Oliveira Juliana , Pederneiras Leandro , Freitas Leandro , Giacomin Leandro , Meireles Leonardo , Silva Luis , Pinto Luiz , Menini Neto Luiz , Trovó Marcelo , Garbin Mário , Morim Marli , Ribeiro Michel , Pena Nelson , Labiak Paulo , Cardoso Pedro , Viana Pedro , Moraes Pedro , Moraes Quélita , Zorzanelli Raquel , Amaral Renara , Asprino Renata , Goldenberg Renato , Magnago Ricardo , Couto Ricardo , Dutra Sandrine , Hoyos-Gómez Saúl , Vieira Tamara , Flores Thiago , Dutra Valquíria , Miranda Víctor , Manhães Vitor , Forzza Rafaela
Published: January 2022

The Atlantic Forest is one of the most threatened biomes in the world. Despite that, this biome still includes many areas that are poorly known floristically, including several protected areas, such as the "Floresta Nacional do Rio Preto" ("Flona do Rio Preto"), located in the Brazilian State of Espírito Santo. This study used a published vascular plant species list for this protected area from the "Catálogo de Plantas das Unidades de Conservação do Brasil" as the basis to synthesise the species richness, endemism, conservation and new species occurrences found in the "Flona do Rio Preto".

The published list of vascular plants was based on field expeditions conducted between 2018 and 2020 and data obtained from herbarium collections available in online databases. Overall, 722 species were documented for the "Flona do Rio Preto", 711 of which are native to Brazil and 349 are endemic to the Atlantic Forest. In addition, 60 species are geographically disjunct between the Atlantic and the Amazon Forests. Most of the documented species are woody and more than 50% of these are trees. Twenty-three species are threatened (CR, EN and VU), while five are Data Deficient (DD). Thirty-two species are new records for the State of Espírito Santo. Our results expand the knowledge of the flora of the Atlantic Forest and provide support for the development of new conservation policies for this protected area.
Feasibility and Acceptability Testing of Evidence-Based Hydration Strategies for Residential Care
Authors: Keller Heather , Wei Cindy , Namasivayam-MacDonald Ashwini , Syed Safura , Lengyel Christina , Yoon Minn N. , Slaughter Susan E. , Gaspar Phyllis M. , Heckman George A. , Mentes Janet
Published: January 2022

The current study examined stakeholder perspectives on the perceived effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of 20 evidence-based strategies appropriate for residential care via an online survey (N= 162). Most participants worked in long-term care (83%), were direct care providers (62%), worked in food/nutrition roles (55%), and identified as female (94%). Strategies that were rated as effective, feasible, and likely to be used in the future were social drinking events, increased drink options at meals, and pre-thickened drinks. Participants also listed their top strategies for inclusion in a multicomponent intervention. Responses to open-ended questions provided insight on implementation, compliance, and budget constraints. Participant perspectives provide insight into developing a multicomponent intervention. Strategies prioritized for such an intervention include: staff education, social drinking opportunities, drinks trolley, volunteer support, improved beverage availability, hydration reminders, offering preferred beverages, and prompting residents to drink using various cues. [Research in Gerontological Nursing, 15(1), 27–38.]
DeltaVLAD: An efficient optimization algorithm to discriminate speaker embedding for text-independent speaker verification
Authors: Guo Xin ,   Guangdong Communication Polytechnic, Guangzhou 510650, China, Luo Chengfang , Deng Aiwen , Deng Feiqi ,   School of Automation Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
Published: January 2022

Text-independent speaker verification aims to determine whether two given utterances in open-set task originate from the same speaker or not. In this paper, some ways are explored to enhance the discrimination of embeddings in speaker verification. Firstly, difference is used in the coding layer to process speaker features to form the DeltaVLAD layer. The frame-level speaker representation is extracted by the deep neural network with differential operations to calculate the dynamic changes between frames, which is more conducive to capturing insignificant changes in the voiceprint. Meanwhile, NeXtVLAD is adopted to split the frame-level features into multiple word spaces before aggregating, and subsequently perform VLAD operations in each subspace, which can significantly reduce the number of parameters and improve performance. Secondly, the margin-based softmax loss function and the few-shot learning-based loss function are proposed to be combined for more discriminative speaker embeddings. Finally, for a fair comparison, the experimental results are performed on Voxceleb-1 showing superior performance of speaker verification system and can obtain new state-of-the-art results.
The general two-dimensional divisor problems involving Hecke eigenvalues
Authors: Huang Jing ,   School of Mathematics and Statistics, Shandong Normal University, 88 Wenhua Donglu, Jinan, Shandong 250014, China, Li Taiyu , Liu Huafeng , Xu Fuxia ,   School of Mathematics and Statistics, Shandong University, 180 Wenhua Xilu, Weihai, Shandong 264209, China
Published: January 2022

We consider the general two-dimensional divisor problems involving Hecke eigenvalues, and are able to improve the previous results in this direction.
How success breeds success
Authors: Descamps Ambroise , Ke Changxia , Page Lionel
Published: January 2022

We investigate if, and why, an initial success can trigger a string of successes. Using random variations in success in a real‐effort laboratory experiment, we cleanly identify the causal effect of an early success in a competition. We confirm that an early success indeed leads to increased chances of a later success. By alternatively eliminating strategic features of the competition, we turn on and off possible mechanisms driving the effect of an early success. Standard models of dynamic contest predict a strategic effect due to asymmetric incentives between initial winners and losers. Surprisingly, we find no evidence that they can explain the positive effect of winning. Instead, we find that the effect of winning seems driven by an information revelation effect, whereby players update their beliefs about their relative strength after experiencing an initial success.
Examining Users' Sustained Attention to Online Learning by Modifying a UTAUT Model of Rain Classroom
Authors: Yang Yan , Yu Zhonggen
Published: January 2022

Rain Classroom, a popular online learning platform in China, has been developed to face the constant innovations of teaching pedagogy. However, few studies have attempted to understand its users’ sustained attention under the guidance of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT). Based on the authentic relationships between constructs of the UTAUT model, this study tries to determine the factors that influence users’ sustained attention to Rain Classroom by replacing the two dependent constructs, use behavior and behavioral intention with sustained attention and self-efficacy. There were 421 students from a public university in China involved in this study. By using the data collected from an online questionnaire, the current research tested five hypotheses. The results were consistent with the relationships in the original UTAUT model except for effort expectancy. The theoretical and practical implications of this research were also discussed.
The Mediation Effect of Online Self-Regulated Learning Between Engagement and Cognitive Load
Authors: Sun Jerry Chih-Yuan , Liu Yiming
Published: January 2022

This study aims to apply PLS-SEM to investigate the mediation roles of goal setting and task strategies, two constructs of online self-regulated learning, between behavioral/cognitive engagement and germane/extraneous cognitive load in an online course with smart instant feedback. Participants of this study consisted of 35 graduate students who were asked to complete four units of digital learning materials and questionnaires as part of the experiment. Results show that goal setting has a significant mediation effect between behavioral engagement and germane cognitive load; task strategies have a significant mediation effect between behavioral engagement and extraneous cognitive load; and task strategies also have a significant mediation effect between cognitive engagement and extraneous cognitive load. Finally, recommendations are provided to instructors and researchers based on these results as a reference for future studies.
Vibration Reduction in Rotorcraft Using Closed-loop Active Flow Control
Authors: Patterson Ryan P. , Friedmann Peretz P.
Published: January 2022

The vibration reduction obtained using active flow control (AFC) implemented on helicopter rotor blades is examined using comprehensive aeroelastic simulations. The flow control device consists of two fluidic jet actuators installed near the trailing edge of the blades on both the pressure side and the suction side. Closed-loop control simulations based on the higher-harmonic control (HHC) algorithm are developed to account for the discrete operating characteristics of the AFC actuators, since each actuator is either on or off at a fixed jet strength. The sensitivity of the closed-loop vibration reduction to the actuation power available, enforced as a saturation limit in the HHC algorithm, is examined. Results demonstrate the effectiveness and control authority of AFC for vibration reduction: up to 83% reduction of the 4/rev vibratory hub loads is possible. The vibration reduction is comparable to that obtained using a mechanically operated microflap operating in a closed-loop mode. Finally, the effect of AFC on the overall rotor performance during closed-loop vibration control is determined. Results indicate that moderate levels of vibration reduction are possible, with minimal impact on the overall performance when low actuation power is used. When the actuation power is increased, a diminishing level of improvement in the vibration reduction is observed, and the cost to overall performance increases significantly.
Characteristics of Patient Encounters for Athletic Training Students During Clinical Education: A Report From the Association for Athletic Training Education Research Network
Authors: Welch Bacon Cailee E. , Cavallario Julie M. , Walker Stacy E. , Bay R. Curtis , Van Lunen Bonnie L.
Published: January 2022

Context

To enhance the quality of patient care, athletic training students (ATSs) should experience a wide variety of clinical practice settings, interact with diverse patient populations, and engage with patients who have a wide variety of conditions. It is unclear in what ways, if any, ATSs have diverse opportunities during clinical experiences.

Objective

To describe the characteristics of patient encounters (PEs) ATSs engaged in during clinical experiences.

Design

Multisite panel design.

Setting

Twelve professional athletic training programs (5 bachelor's, 7 master's).

Patients or Other Participants

A total of 363 ATSs from the athletic training programs that used E*Value software to document PEs during clinical experiences.

Main Outcome Measure(s)

During each PE, ATSs were asked to log the clinical site at which the PE occurred (college or university, secondary school, clinic, or other), the procedures performed during the PE (eg, knee evaluation, lower leg flexibility or range of motion, cryotherapy), and the patient's diagnosis, with the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision code (eg, S83.512A knee sprain, anterior cruciate ligament).

Results

A total of 30 630 PEs were entered by 338 ATSs across 278 unique clinical settings. More than 80% of PEs occurred in college or university and secondary school settings. More than half of the diagnoses were categorized as affecting the lower body region. Examination and evaluation procedures and application of therapeutic modality procedures each contributed approximately 27% of procedures.

Conclusions

It was surprising that ATSs were not gaining experience in all clinical practice settings in which athletic trainers commonly practice. Our data suggest that students may be consigned to working with patients who have more frequently occurring injuries, which may not prepare them for the realities of autonomous clinical practice. These findings indicate that directed efforts are needed to ensure that ATSs are provided opportunities to engage with diverse patient populations who have a variety of conditions in an array of clinical site types during their clinical experiences.
Depression, anxiety, and stress in Korean general population during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Lee Hooyeon , Choi Dongwoo , Lee Jung Jae
Published: January 2022

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of poor mental health in the general Korean population during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.METHODS: This cross-sectional, population-based, online survey-based study was conducted from November 5 to 20, 2020 and included adults aged 20-49 years in Chungnam Province, Korea. A total of 549 adults were included.RESULTS: In total, 18.8% of the participants had symptoms of depression, 10.6% had symptoms of anxiety, and 5.1% had a high level of perceived stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Higher levels of stress (odds ratio [OR], 3.13; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.13 to 8.67), anxiety (OR, 2.33; 95% CI, 1.09 to 4.49), and depression (OR, 3.00; 95% CI, 1.64 to 5.50) were found among never married, widowed, divorced, and separated people than among married/cohabiting/partnered participants. Participants who felt increased stress at home during the COVID-19 outbreak reported more depression (OR, 2.45; 95% CI, 1.49 to 4.05) and anxiety (OR, 2.42; 95% CI, 1.31 to 4.50). Women had higher risks of anxiety (OR, 1.97; 95% CI, 1.09 to 3.58) and stress (OR, 6.40; 95% CI, 2.30 to 17.85) than men. Participants with the highest household income were less likely to report symptoms of stress than those with the lowest household income (OR, 0.24; 95% CI, 0.06 to 0.96).CONCLUSIONS: The participants in this study exhibited poor mental health index scores, suggesting that some people are at risk for mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. Being married was independently and significantly associated with a lower likelihood of depression, anxiety, and stress.
Poor Kidney Function and the risk of Prostate Cancer among Aged Men in Kogi East, Kogi State, Nigeria
Authors: Yahaya Zainab , Adam Adam Abdullahi , Mahe Asma’u , Onyechi Obidoa , Momoh Sanni
Published: January 2022

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is a protein that is produced by cells in the male prostate gland. An increase in PSA levels is associated with prostate inflammation, prostate cancer, and benign prostatic hypertrophy. This work provides information on the values of Kidney function indices and PSA in apparently normal ageing men residing within the Eastern zone of Kogi State, Nigeria. The subjects were divided into different groups based on their age range. There was a gradual increased in PSA and serum urea as the age increases.

Keyword: Kidney, Prostate cancer, Prostate Specific Antigen, Blood Urea Nitrogen and Creatinine
Can Food Crop Medicine Reduce Pressure on Forest Harvest in Nigeria?
Authors: Osemeobo Gbadebo Jonathan
Published: January 2022

Awareness created in the social media through smart phones had popularized the practice of using food crop parts such as leaves, fruits, roots and seeds to treat common illness which had hitherto been treated with herbs from the wild. This study investigated whether the use of food crops for medicine can reduce pressures of harvesting medicinal plants from the forest. A combination of three research methods: structured questionnaire survey; informal discussions with stakeholders in food crop medicines and observations on collection and preparation of food crop medicines were used to collect data. Simple random sampling method was used to select 62 respondents for questionnaire survey and discussion groups in Ota Ogun State, Nigeria. Data were presented in tables and percentages. A Chi-square analysis was used to test the research hypothesis. Results derived from data analyses indicated that food crop medicine (FCM) was: (i) widely used; (ii) fully accepted; (iii) gradually reducing pressures in natural forests; and (iv) used to compliment indigenous traditional medicine. A conclusion was reached that FCM had come to stay as a major primary health delivery. Moreover, FCM has found a place in herbal treatments of diseases.

Keywords: Food crop medicine, Traditional medicine, Traditional plants, Natural forests, Herbs.
Acute Inhalation of Generator Exhaust-Fumes May Impair Learning and Memory in Mice
Authors: Kurawa Musa Ibrahim
Published: January 2022

The study assessed the effects of acute inhalation of generator exhaust fumes on the anxiety-associated learning and memory (L&M), and motor coordination in mice. Twenty-four mice were divided into 4 groups. First and second groups were tested for motor coordination (beam walk) and L&M (Elevated Plus Maze, EPM) respectively. Mice in the experimental groups were exposed to the generator fume for 30min., 1hr., and 2hrs respectively before the tests. In Day 1, experimental animals showed significant decrease in the mean TL (13.4 ± 1.5sec.) and an increase (73 ± 8.4sec.) at 30min. and 1hr respectively, when compared to their controls (28.6 ± 5.2sec.) and (21.8 ± 4.4sec.). In day 2, there were significant increase in the mean TLs during the 30min. (48.4 ± 12.8sec.) and 2hrs exposures (66.8 ± 15.3 sec.), when compared to their controls (13.6 ± 1.9sec.) and (22.6 ± 6.6sec.) respectively. The result suggests decreased ability of the exposed mice to learn and recall the new behaviour. There was significant increase in the mean %COHb level of the experimental group (2.06 ± 0.012%) when compared to the control (0.76 ± 0.089%). Exposure to CO from the generator exhaust fumes impaired learning and memory in mice.

Keywords: Carbon monoxide, Learning and Memory, Motor coordination, Elevated Plus Maze, Beam walk.
COMMENT: The Mystery of the GERD Negotiations: From Coercion to Obligation of Treaty Conclusion
Authors: Messele Dejen Yemane
Published: January 2022

This comment examines the use of coercive power in the negotiations between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan on the filling and annual operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). There has been deliberate use of coercive power (the use of military, economic and political coercion) by Egypt, Sudan, and their geopolitical allies mainly since November 2019. Coupled with the use of coercion, the lower riparian negotiating parties perceive that concluding an agreement over the subject matter is a legal duty imposed on Ethiopia, not just a volitional dealing that could emanate from the spirit of cooperation and good faith. Careful interpretation of the international law regime unveils that all forms of coercion are unlawful despite the difference in the degree of illegality between military, economic and political coercion. The existence of coercion, in all its forms, would thus absolve Ethiopia’s duty (if any) to conclude an agreement with the two downstream states. I argue that, Ethiopia –as victim of an unlawful coercion– has the right to withdraw from the GERD negotiations and to unilaterally proceed with the filling and operation of its sovereign dam while at the same time respecting the principles of equitable utilization and not causing significant harm which can be facilitated by a basin-wide water governance treaty rather than trilateral negotiation on a single dam project.