bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Geospatial modelling of large wood supply to rivers: a state-of-the-art model comparison in Swiss mountain river catchments
Authors: Steeb Nicolas , Ruiz-Villanueva Virginia , Badoux Alexandre , Rickli Christian , Mini Andrea , Stoffel Markus , Rickenmann Dieter
Published: January 2023

Abstract. Different models have been used in science and practice to identify instream large wood (LW) sources and to estimate LW supply to rivers. This contribution reviews the existing models proposed in the last 35 years and compares two of the most recent GIS-based models by applying them to 40 catchments in Switzerland. Both models, which we call here empirical GIS approach (EGA) and Fuzzy-Logic GIS approach (FGA), consider landslides, debris flows, bank erosion, and mobilization of instream wood as recruitment processes and compute volumetric estimates of LW supply based on three different scenarios of process frequency and magnitude. Despite being developed following similar concepts and fed with similar input data, the results from the two models differ markedly. In general, estimated supply wood volumes were larger in each of the scenarios when computed with the FGA and lower with the EGA models. Landslides were the dominant process identified by the EGA, whereas bank erosion was the predominant process according to the FGA model. These differences are discussed and results compared to available observations coming from a unique database. Regardless of the limitations of these models, they proved extremely useful for hazard assessment, and the design of infrastructure and other management strategies.
Quantifying the Uncertainty in the Eurasian Ice-Sheet Geometry at the Penultimate Glacial Maximum (Marine Isotope Stage 6)
Authors: Pollard Oliver G. , Barlow Natasha L. M. , Gregoire Lauren , Gomez Natalya , Cartelle Víctor , Ely Jeremy C. , Astfalck Lachlan C.
Published: January 2023

Abstract. North Sea Last Interglacial sea level is sensitive to the fingerprint of mass loss from polar ice sheets. However, the signal is complicated by the influence of glacial isostatic adjustment driven by the Penultimate Glacial Period Eurasian ice sheet and its geometry remain significantly uncertain. Here, we produce new reconstructions of the Eurasian ice sheet during the Penultimate Glacial Maximum (PGM), for use as input to sea-level and climate models, by employing large ensemble experiments from a simple ice-sheet model that depends solely on basal sheer stress, ice extent, and topography. To explore the range of uncertainty in possible ice geometries, we use a parameterised shear-stress map as input that has been developed to incorporate bedrock characteristics and ice-sheet basal processes. We perform Bayesian uncertainty quantification to calibrate against global ice-sheet reconstructions of the last deglaciation to rule out combinations of input parameters that produce unrealistic ice sheets. The refined parameter space is then applied to the PGM to create an ensemble of plausible 3D Eurasian ice-sheet geometries. Our reconstructed PGM Eurasian ice-sheet volume is 51.16±6.13 m sea-level equivalent which suggests a 14.3 % reduction in the volume of the PGM Laurentide ice-sheet. We find that the Barents-Kara Sea region displays both the largest mean volume and relative variability of 26.80 ± 3.58 m SLE while the British-Irish sector’s volume of 1.77 ± 0.11 m SLE is smallest, yet most implausible. Our new workflow may be applied to other locations and periods where ice-sheet histories have limited empirical data.
Households Health Cost from Water Borne Diseases in District Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Authors: Rahman Muhammad , Ali Sher , Hayat Naveed
Published: January 2023

The provision of safe drinking water is a very serious issue in Pakistan, including Swat district. Recently, the effects of unsafe drinking water on the health cost of the local community of district Swat has got their importance. The main objective of the study is to estimate the households’ health costs of waterborne diseases. The secondary objective of the study is to determine the factors that affect the household health cost from water borne diseases. The study applied to the health cost function on primary data collated from 433 households through a survey questionnaire in district Swat. Results reveal that typhoid, diarrhea, vomiting, and gastroenteritis (vomiting & diarrhea) are the most common waterborne diseases in the District. In rural areas of the district, the prevalence of typhoid and gastroenteritis is higher, whereas in urban areas the prevalence of diarrhea and vomiting is higher. Besides, households who use drinking water from public tube wells mostly suffer from gastroenteritis and vomiting, whereas households who use water from digging wells or from natural springs mostly suffer from gastroenteritis and diarrhea. On average, households bear the highest direct and total health costs of PKR 11685 or USD 52 and PKR 12778 or USD 57 respectively, if their family member suffers from typhoid. Similarly, on average, households bear the highest indirect health cost of PKR 1388 or USD 6, if their family member suffers from diarrhea. Results from the regressions show that household income, disease affected member age, education of household head, the prevalence of typhoid, diarrhea, vomiting, gastroenteritis, and the drinking water sources like tube well and spring significantly affect the direct, indirect, and total health costs of the households. The study recommended that the renovation of the existing drinking water sources and introduction of new safe drinking water schemes can reduce the burden of waterborne diseases and can reduce the health cost of households.
EKSPERIMEN PEMBUATAN KOMPOSIT BERBAHAN DASAR TANAMAN MENDONG MENGGUNAKAN METODE VACUUM BAGGING
Authors: Diaza Erlangga Briyan Nugraha  , Ferry Setiawan  , Sehono
Published: January 2023

Kompoait merupakan sebuah teknologi matrial yang saat ini sedang berkembang, komposit sendiri merupakan gabungan dari dua atau lebih matrial yang tersusun dari penguat dan matriks. Komposit memiliki beberapa cara pembuatan salah satunya adalah vacuum bagging dimana car aini adalah salah satu cara termudah dalam pembuatan komposit, vacuum bagging menggunakan mesin vacuum untuk menciptakan daya hisap dan tekan yang nantinya berguna untuk menghilangkan gelembung gelembung udara yang ada pada proses pembuatan komposit. Dalam pembuatan komposit bahan yang digunakan biasanya matriks yang berupa resin dan katalis, dan bahan penguat yang biasanya menggunakan serat, serat sendiri terdiri dari serat buatan dan serat alam, serat yang sering digunakan dalam dunia industry adalah serat buatan seperti nylon atau fiber, dimana serat nylon atau fiber ini memiliki kekuatan dan ketahanan yang bagus, sedangkan serat alam sendiri masih dikembangkan guna untuk mengganti bahan bahan sintetis yang mempunyai dampak buruk bagi lingkungan. Mendong merupakan salah satu tanaman yang banyak tumbuh dan dibudidayakan di Indonesia, tanaman ini memiliki nama ilmiah (Fimbrystylis Globulosa), tanaman ini biasa hidup di lahan basah atau rawa rawa, tanaman ini biasanya dimanfaatkan batangnya yang nantinya dijadikan sebuah kerajinan tangan berupa topi, tas, tikar dan lain sebagainya.pada penelitian ini dilakukan eksperimen pembuatan komposit berbahan dasar tanaman mendong dan untuk mengetahui kekuatan tarik dari komposit tersebut. Hasilnya Anyaman tanaman mendong yang sudah direndam dengan NaOH ternyta mempengaruhi struktur dari tanaman dimana warna tanaman berubah menjadi lebih gelap dan memiliki tekstur yang kaku. Setelah di jadikan komposit spesimen terlihat kuat, kaku dan tidak elastis, terdapat juga beberapa lubang yang dihasilkan oleh gelembung resin yang tidak merata pada permukaan.anyaman. pada pengujian tarik dari semua sampel yang diuji memiliki kekuatan yang terbilang baik dimana rata rata kekuatan tariknya sebesar  1,44 KgF/mm2.
Corporate governance and firm performance: Evidence from banking industry in South Asia
Authors:   APEC Studies Association of Korea, Park Joohee , Chung Chune Young
Published: January 2023

This study analyzes the efficacy of risk management governance mechanisms, such as a dedicated risk governance committee and chief risk officer (CRO) on the executive board. This study evaluates the importance and effect of each risk governance variable on the bank’s financial performance and emphasizes financial sustainability through risk management governance. Financial performance, measured using the returns ratios, significantly differs among banks with and without a CRO on the executive board. Financial performance, taken as a function of banks’ corporate governance, assumes a positive and significant impact, which implies that risk governance can lead to sustainable financial performance. Overall, this study contributes to literature on the relationship between governance structure and financial performance in banking industry.
Siyasi Liderlikte Algı ve İmaj Yönetimi’nin Bibliyometrik Analiz Yöntemi ile İncelenmesi
Authors: ÜNSAL Tuğba , TOK Nafız
Published: January 2023

Bu çalışmada bibliyometrik analiz yöntemi ile siyasi liderlikte algı ve imaj yönetimi konusunu ele alan bilimsel yayınların analiz edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada en geniş bilimsel makale veri tabanına sahip olduğu düşünülen Web of Science veri tabanı kullanılmıştır. Siyasi lider, liderlik ve algı yönetimi, algı ve imaj yönetimi kelimeleri üzerinden yapılan aramada 50 makaleye ulaşılmıştır. Bu makaleler üzerinden atıf, kelime madenciliği ve bibliyometrik eşleştirmeler ile analizler yapılmıştır. Verilerin Web of Science veri tabanından çekilmesinden sonra inceleme için ücretsiz kullanıma sahip olan VOSViwer yazılımı kullanılmıştır. Rameshan (2022), Oche ve Platt (2022), Schnee (2019) en çok atıf yapılan eserler olarak ilk üç sırada çıkmıştır.
Use of High-Order Curved Elements for Direct and Large Eddy Simulation of Flow over Rough Surfaces
Authors: Cengiz Kenan
Published: January 2023

In the present study, the curved element capabilities of a high-order solver are scrutinized for use in scale-resolving simulations regarding roughness. The approach devised not only suggests a plausible way to adopt a body-fitted grid approach as an alternative to immersed boundary method (IBM), but also enables performing LES instead of DNS without under-resolving the roughness. The method is first tested using various polynomial degrees. Then, it is validated against reference DNS-IBM results from a rough channel flow setup having various Reynolds numbers corresponding to the entire roughness range. The results confirm the validity of the new approach. Finally, a highly loaded low-pressure turbine cascade is simulated under LES resolution with and without the roughness patch. Although a rougher surface is needed for producing a more pronounced impact on the flow, the viability of this method also for pressure-gradient boundary layers is proven.
Ethical Climate and Creativity: The Moderating Role of Work Autonomy and the Mediator Role of Intrinsic Motivation
Authors:   Universidad de Vic - Universidad Central de Cataluña. Department de Economics and Business. Calle de la Sagrada Familia, 7, 08500 Vic, Barcelona, Spain – carlos.santiago@uvic.cat, Santiago-Torner Carlos
Published: January 2023

The current business context needs trust as a continuous mechanism of relationship with employees, because along with responsibility and moral standards, they configure a climate where the main perception is that the way of operating adjusts to ethical guidelines. Thus, establishing an ethical climate is of vital importance because it builds an interpersonal habitat that develops close ties based on positive emotional states. Such climate is a propitious scenario for other relevant variables such as work autonomy, intrinsic motivation or creativity to be related in a systemic way. Therefore, this study aims at analyzing how an ethical climate relates to employee creativity, considering the moderating capacity of work autonomy and the mediating role of intrinsic motivation in a primary sector, such as the Colombian electrical sector. In this sense, the research uses a quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional and correlational-causal design. The sample is formed by 448 employees who were evaluated through an online survey. Regarding the results, an ethical climate promotes organizational creativity resulting from high levels of autonomy. When the latter is significantly reduced, the relationship between ethical climate and creativity becomes negative. In turn autonomy, in the medium levels, does not influence the relationship between both variables. Furthermore, ethical climate links with creativity through Benevolent and Principles criteria, but not selfish criteria. Finally, ethical climate and creativity are consistently mediated by intrinsic motivation. In conclusion, both the moderating effect of work autonomy and the mediating effect of intrinsic motivation largely explain how ethical climate links to creativity.
Research on Wireless Sensor Network Localization based on An Improved Whale Optimization Algorithm
Authors: Wenli Liu Wenli Liu , Wenli Liu Hongbo Yu , Hongbo Yu Hengjun Zhu , Hengjun Zhu Hanxiong Fang
Published: January 2023

DV-HOP algorithm for wireless sensor network (WSN) has the disadvantage of large node positioning error and low accuracy. Firstly, the node localization model is elaborated, secondly, Fuch chaotic opposition learning is used in the initialization of the whale optimization algorithm population to improve the initial position diversity, an adaptive strategy is used for the parameters in the encircling predation behavior to avoid the algorithm falling into local optimum prematurely, Gaussian perturbation is used to update the individual positions during the iterative search to improve the global search capability, and finally IWOA is solved for the optimal value of the node localization objective function. The performance of IWOA algorithm is verified in simulation experiments, and the solution accuracy and solution quality are improved in different degrees. The IWOA algorithm demonstrates good localization results in terms of comparative data results of node localization unknown nodes, reference nodes, node density, communication radius aspects and area of the region.

 
An Application of Keystream Using Cellular Automata for Image Encryption in IoT
Authors: Shyi-Tsong Wu Shyi-Tsong Wu
Published: January 2023

Recently, there have been some studies on security applications using cellular automata. A cellular automaton (CA) is characterized by simplicity and high-speed computation, making it suitable for the resource-constrained IoT environment. In this paper, we first merge a sliding-window, bit permutation, and a CA and propose a keystream generator that has the inherent CA advantages of simplicity and speed. The sliding-window provides the unpredictability of the keystream and gains strength in terms of security. The produced keystream has passed the tests of NIST SP800-22. On the basis of the proposed sliding-window CA keystream generator, an image encryption system is further proposed. We use the keystream generated to scramble and confuse the original image. The histogram of the encrypted image is more average. It can resist differential attacks, and in the differential attack analysis, the NPCR and UACI values are at least 99% and 33%, respectively.

 
Design of Urban Sculpture Artwork Pattern on Account of Smart Sensor Network from the Artistic Perspective
Authors: Yang Yu Yang Yu
Published: January 2023

As a combination of the three elements of modern information technology, smart sensor network is a brand-new information collection and management technology. The smart sensor network is composed of a large number of smart sensor nodes with low energy consumption. In order to improve the performance of pattern design, this paper proposes an urban sculpture artwork pattern design framework based on intelligent sensor network. It uses intelligent sensor network technology to build design models and design patterns for urban sculptures. Based on the introduction of intelligent sensor network technology, various computer software and pattern texture calculation methods are used to process the urban sculpture pattern in the design process, and the construction of the urban sculpture pattern model is completed through the construction process of the urban sculpture pattern intelligent sensor network mode. Experimental results show that the average design time of urban sculpture patterns based on smart sensor network technology is 0.42 s, the average resolution is 7200 pixels, and the average dot pitch is 0.27mm. Compared with traditional 3D technology pattern design methods, the design performance of urban sculpture patterns based on intelligent sensor network technology is better, and it meets the design requirements of urban sculpture patterns.

 
Rekreasyon Alanlarında İşitsel Çevrenin Değerlendirilmesi: Özgürlük Parkı Çanakkale
Authors: ÖNCÜL Necla Ece , KELKİT Abdullah
Published: January 2023

Kentleşme sonucu artan nüfus yoğunluğu ve kentin dinamiklerindeki değişimler sebebiyle artık günlük hayatta daha kompleks ve kentsel alanların önemli bir kısmını oluşturan işitsel çevre ortaya çıkmaktadır. Kentsel tasarımda rekreasyon alanlarının tasarım ve planlamasında işitsel çevre özellikleri fazla dikkate alınmamaktadır. Bu noktadaki eksikliğe değinmek üzere Çanakkale kent merkezinde yer alan Özgürlük Parkı çalışma alanı olarak seçilmiştir. Alanın işitsel çevre özelliklerinin belirlenmesi amacıyla ses yürüyüş rotasında ilkbahar, yaz ve sonbahar dönemlerinde hafta içi ve hafta sonu günlerinde sabah, öğle ve akşam saatleri olmak üzere toplamda 34 farklı günde 102 ses ölçümü gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ses basınç seviyeleri ölçüm yapılan mevsimlere göre değerlendirildiğinde; yaz döneminde 72,60 - 50,53 dB(A) olduğu, sonbahar döneminde 59,22 - 49,60 dB(A) olduğu ve ilkbahar döneminde ise 69,22 - 49,14 dB(A) olduğu saptanmıştır. Ayrıca alanda uygulanan gözlem formları aracılığıyla alanın ses kimliğini oluşturan “sembol ses”, “arka plan sesler” ve “ön plan sesler” tanımlanmıştır. Alanın sembol sesi olarak “kuş sesleri”, arka plan seslerde “feribot-gemi sesleri, bağırma sesleri ve çim biçme sesi”, ön plan sesler ise “konuşma sesleri, bitkilerin sesleri, çocuk sesleri ve rüzgâr sesi” şeklindedir.
Rezension von: Gräf, Ulrich; Ansel, Jochen; Hönes, Hans Werner, Die Restaurierungsarbeiten in der Michaelskirche Schwäbisch Hall
Authors: Göpfert Eberhard , Gräf Ulrich , Ansel Jochen , Hönes Hans Werner
Published: January 2023

Ulrich Gräf, Jochen Ansel, Hans Werner Hönes: Die Restaurierungsarbeiten in der Michaelskirche Schwäbisch Hall. Dokumentation zum Abschluss der Restaurierungsarbeiten an den Kunstwerken in der Michaelskirche Schwäbisch Hall zur Wiedereinweihung am Sonntag, dem 10. September 2000. Hrsg.: Evangelische Gesamtkirchengemeinde Schwäbisch Hall, Schwäbisch Hall (Oscar Mahl KG) 2000, 127 S., zahlr. farb. Abb., 1 Beilage
Customer’s Food Nutrition Knowledge and Its Influence on Their Menu Choice in Restaurants
Authors:   Kenyatta University, Ikachoi A.O. Paul
Published: January 2023

Today, consumers are more cautious about the food that they eat due to the prevalence of non-communicable diseases such as obesity, cancer, and diabetes. The prevalence of these diseases has sensitized many on the need for healthy eating, which has shifted food approaches and is reflected in the selection of menu items in restaurants. The study sought to establish how consumers’ knowledge about food nutrition influences their menu choices in restaurants based on the Engel-Blackwell-Kollat model. A descriptive research design based on quantitative approach was adapted. A sample size of 330 guests and 15 Food and beverage managers were drawn from the fifteen Three-star hotels in Nairobi County. The primary data was collected using questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The findings indicated that there was a statistically significant and positive relationship between consumer knowledge and food menu selection (r (284) =0.227, p < 0.01). These findings are beneficial to food eatery owners and managers in terms of understanding how changing food approaches influence consumer choice of eateries; thus how they need to address consumers’ needs. Keywords: Nutritional value of foods, traditional food, food nutrition knowledge, menu choice
Comparative Study of Teachers and Students Perceptions towards Science Technology Society and Environment (STSE) Approach
Authors: Khan Iqbal Amin , Khan Munir , Gulana
Published: January 2023

The main aim of this study was to compare the perceptions of
secondary school science teachers and students towards Science,
Technology, Society and Environment (STSE) approach. Quantitative
survey design was used to investigate the problem. The population of the
study consisted of all Government secondary school science teachers and
students in the tehsil Adenzai. By using stratified sampling technique 90
science teachers and 737 science students were randomly selected for
this study. A self-developed questionnaire consisted of multiple scales
were used to collect data from the respondents. The study results show
significant differences between the perceptions of science teachers and
students regarding the concept of STSE approach, required training
skills, social context of science, and usefulness of STSE approach for
teaching of science. Rank order, frequency and percentage scores
showed no difference between the perceptions of science teachers and
students regarding aim of science education, hindering challenges in
STSE approach and suggestions and recommendations for the
implementation of STSE approach. It was recommended that science
curriculum may be developed on the basis of STSE approach and science
teachers may properly be trained to implement this approach in
classroom for teaching science subjects
Investigation of the Factors Underlying Difficulties PMU Saudi, Undergraduate, Male Students Encountered in Writing Traditional, Argument Essays: A Case Study of Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU)
Authors: Yassin Omar , Salman Bakhita
Published: January 2023

This case study attempted to investigate the factors underlying the difficulties PMU Saudi, undergraduate, male students encountered in writing traditional, argument essays for a core, writing course (COMM 1311) they took in the fall semester of 2017/2018. Using the purposive sampling technique and structured interviews to collect the data, the researcher interviewed PMU Saudi, undergraduate, male, students who took the course. Data saturation was achieved as a result of thirteen interviews. Then applying data-driven coding (open coding), MAXQDA 2020 was utilized to analyze the data. The analysis resulted in five factors responsible for the students’ writing difficulties. They were as follows: the instructor’s ineffective teaching style, the instructor’s negative attitude toward the students, the students’ insufficient writing competencies, the students’ negative attitude toward writing, and the textbook difficulties.
Removal of coliforms	from waste water using biochar
Authors: Ukirde Prajakta , Rathod Srushti , Gunjal Aparna
Published: January 2023

Wastewater contains coliforms and many pathogens that are harmful to the humans and other living organisms. Various agroindustry by-products such as peanut shell, corncob, wheat husk, bagasse, sawdust, rice straw, etc. are generated in huge amount. These agroindustry by-products are just thrown or get piled up. Hence, they can be used for the environmental clean-up purposes that will helpful globally. These can be used for the removal of coliforms from wastewater due to their adsorption capacity. The study here reports the use of bagasse in removal of coliforms from wastewater by most probable number method. About 72 and 78 % removal of coliforms was observed in presumptive and confirmatory tests of most probable number respectively. This will help in the treatment of wastewater that is very essential. This use of bagasse based biochar technology for the removal of coliforms from wastewater is very ecofriendly and cheap.
A new challenge for Italy’s National Healthcare System
Authors: Tanese Angelo
Published: January 2023

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MOAT Stocks – An Investment for all Seasons
Authors:   AIMS IBS Business School, Bangalore, Maheshwari Harshita , Dhole Shubham
Published: January 2023

Developed a concept called MOAT to examine equities that can sustain in any sort of environment, including inflation, a boom, or a recession. The external environment will have little/no effect on MOAT stock prices. In light of this idea, we choose 17 companies that are represented on both the NSE and the BSE, and we examined whether or not they would fit under the MOAT stock category. In order to do this, we divided our analysis into three categories: ROE, ROCE for risk-averse investors who wish to make long- term investments, Profit and Sales for investors seeking a well-balanced portfolio, and market Capitalization for traders The conclusion was reached based on our assumptions. Key words: - MOAT stocks, ROCE, ROE, Market Capitalization, Profits and Sales, Investments, Balanced Portfolio.
The Impact of AI and Machine Learning on Job Displacement and Employment Opportunities
Authors: Tiwari Rudra
Published: January 2023

The research paper "The impact of AI and machine learning on job displacement and employment opportunities" explores the potential effects of the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning on the job market. The paper examines how these technologies may lead to job displacement in certain industries, as well as the potential for new employment opportunities in other areas. The study also looks at the ways in which governments and organizations can mitigate the negative effects of job displacement and promote the growth of new job opportunities in the field of AI and machine learning. Overall, the paper concludes that while there may be some negative effects on job displacement, the potential for new employment opportunities in the field of AI and machine learning outweighs the potential negative impacts. Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Machine learning, Job displacement, Employment opportunities, Automation, Economic impact
Policy Brief: A call for global action to move the Amazon rainforest system away from tipping points
Authors: Hirota Marina , Nobre Carlos A. , Alencar Ane , Areiera Julia , de Assis Costa Francisco , Flores Bernardo , Gandour Clarissa , Josse Carmen , Levis Carolina , Póveda German , Young Carlos Eduardo F.
Published: January 2023

Global climate change, the conversion of large areas of tropical forest to agriculture and rangelands, and forest degradation driven by wildfires are pushing the Amazon towards irreversible thresholds, often called tipping points. We need an immediate deforestation moratorium in areas more likely to cross a tipping point (e.g., Southern Amazon), and in protected areas and Indigenous territories; so that there is zero deforestation in the Amazon by 2030.
Análisis del campo magnético y su incidencia en la salud de los estudiantes del IST Cotopaxi
Authors: Villamarin Juan , Peñaherrera Garzón Verónica Vaneza , Llango Pullotasig Manuel Edmundo
Published: January 2023

Las radiaciones magnéticas conllevan el peligro de "efectos biológicos" que pueden desencadenar en "efectos adversos" para la salud, mismas que son preocupantes pues en los últimos tiempos ha crecido significativamente, razón por lo que, el presente trabajo se centra en mitigar el impacto en la salud  y mantener un control sobre ellas, a través de un análisis de datos levantados en tiempo real en el transformador, laboratorio, cables de media y baja tensión en el Instituto Superior Tecnológico Cotopaxi, para determinar que las mediciones expuestas se encuentran dentro de los límites permisibles de acuerdo a la normativa establecida. La investigación descriptiva fue la base para este trabajo con un enfoque cualitativo a través del diseño de la investigación de campo, con apoyo en lo documental, desde los datos que se obtengan de la realidad, apoyados en una revisión bibliográfica especializada en el tema y su simulación respectiva, lo que permite interpretar a profundidad la realidad. Como resultado se obtuvo que el nivel de exposición en las zonas vulnerables no supera los umbrales señalados, por tanto, el personal administrativo, docentes y estudiantes de esta institución, no son afectados en su salud por las radiaciones magnéticas
Mapping European Populism – Panel 7: Populist parties/actors and far-right movements in the Baltic countries and Belarus
Authors:   European Center for Populism Studies (ECPS), Tusor Anita , Escobar Fernández Iván
Published: January 2023

This report is based on the seventh panel of ECPS’s monthly panel series called “Mapping European Populism,” which was held online in Brussels on December 15, 2022. The panel brought together top-notch populism scholars from three Baltic countries, namely Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, as well as Belarus. As a by-product of this fruitful panel, the report consists of summaries of the speeches delivered by the speakers.
The Amazing History of Methotrexate – 75 Years Later from its Discovery, Still the “Golden Standard” Therapy
Authors:   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 37 Dionisie Lupu Street, Bucharest, 050474, Romania, Ancuța Ion ,   iancuta@hotmail.com 2 Department of Rheumatology, “Dr. I. Cantacuzino” Clinical Hospital, Ioan Movila Street, nr. 5-7, Bucharest, 020475, Romania", Nedelcu Irinel A. ,   Dermatology Department II, Colentina Clinical Hospital, Soseaua Stefan cel Mare 19-21, Bucharest, Romania; nedelcuirinel@yahoo.com, Stoleriu Gabriela ,   Clinical Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, ‘Dunarea de Jos’ University, 800008 Galati; stoleriugabriela@yahoo.com, Brănișteanu Daciana E. ,   "Department of Dermatology, ‘Grigore T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi; debranisteanu@yahoo.com  Department of Dermatology, Railway Clinical Hospital, 700506 Iasi, Romania"
Published: January 2023

"More than 75 years after its accidental discovery, methotrexate remains an important treatment option for many diseases. Whether it is various hematological and non-hematological neoplasms, rheumatological, dermatological, or other conditions, methotrexate remains in scope. For rheumatoid arthritis, current clinical guidelines (EULAR, ACR) recommend methotrexate as the first therapeutic option. This article aims to highlight important moments in the history of this remarkable drug, to review the literature on its mechanisms of action and the arguments for which after more than half a century, methotrexate remains the gold standard in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis but also an important option for treatment of psoriasis vulgaris (PV) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA)."
Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Disorders in Nursing Personnel and Prevention Strategies
Authors:   251 Air Force General Hospital, Orthopedic Department, Athens, Greece, Mitseas Panagiotis , Naoum Symeon ,   Department of Social Sciences, Hellenic Open University, Achaia, Greece, Konstantinidis Theocharis ,   Nursing Department, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Greece
Published: January 2023

"Objectives: Health professions such as nursing are at high risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs). This study aims to present the most common WRMSDs that occur in nursing personnel, investigate the risk factors associated with their occurrence, and identify preventive and therapeutic strategies. Material and Methods: A comprehensive literature search in PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar was performed using keywords, until May 2021, while the results reported by various authors were summarized. Results: Low back discomfort (30% to 60%), neck disorders (30% to 48%), and shoulder disorders (43 to 53%) are the most common WRMSDs in nursing personnel. The major risk factors are classified as demographics and job characteristics, physical, psychosocial, and workplace organizational factors, which often co-exist and act together. WRMSDs have serious consequences such as absenteeism, reduced productivity, increased morbidity, health costs as well as lower quality of life. To reduce the incidence of WRMSDs, it is crucial to implement prevention strategies, such as ergonomic measures and training programs in high-risk nursing departments as well as immediate therapeutic approaches, where required. Organizational interventions are also required to improve the working environment in terms of assigning tasks among nursing staff, setting working hours, keeping a positive attitude, and conducting medical examinations. Conclusion: Early identification of risk factors concerning WRMSDs among nursing personnel and immediate treatment is needed to maintain their productivity as well as to provide quality nursing care, followed by evidence-based ergonomic and organizational intervention strategies for their safety and health protection. "
Medial Pivot Knee in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Authors:   ", Crețu Bogdan ,   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania  Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania", Șerban Bogdan ,   "Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania  Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania", Iordache Sergiu ,   "Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania  Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania", Cursaru Adrian ,   "Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania  Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania", Costache Mihai A. ,   Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Cîrstoiu Cătălin ,   "Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania  Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania"
Published: January 2023

"In the context in which life expectancy increases and the population becomes more active, the number of people who are affected by gonarthrosis symptoms increases proportionally. By the year 2030, in the United States of America, one in three adults is expected to suffer from gonarthrosis, this prediction will be the beginning of an epidemic. Total knee arthroplasty has been shown to relieve pain and improve joint function; however, studies have shown that active young patients still have limitations in performing high-level activities such as dancing, golfing, skiing, and gardening. Currently, modern TKA implants are designed to reproduce the normal biomechanics of the knee joint, mimicking the physiological “medial pivot” pattern with greater compliance on the medial compartment between the tibial insert and femoral condyle and less congruence on the lateral side. "
Nursing Journal Club as a Tool to Facilitate Evidence-Based Practice: Participant’s Feedback
Authors:   Department of Pediatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran, Valizadeh Leila ,   valizadehl@tbzmed.ac.ir, Zamanzadeh Vahid ,   Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; zamanzadeh@tbzmed.ac.ir, ghahramaniana@gmail.com, Ghahramanian Akram ,   Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; zamanzadeh@tbzmed.ac.ir, ghahramaniana@gmail.com, Vosoughi Maryam N. ,   School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; nammady@yahoo.com; f.mehboodi1352@gmail.com, Mehboudi Farkhondeh ,   School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; nammady@yahoo.com; f.mehboodi1352@gmail.com, Bagheriyeh Farzaneh ,   Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran; fbagheriyeh95@gmail.com
Published: January 2023

"Background and aim: Nursing journal clubs have a proven value in nursing education and continuing education, which has expanded widely in the promotion of evidence-based clinical care in recent years. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical nursing journal clubs from the viewpoints of nurses. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted from July 2019- October 2020. This study was conducted in two phases, consisting of designing the format and flowchart and implementing nursing journal clubs and the second phase was evaluation. Results: Format and executive flowchart prepared by the research team and reviewed and approved in the group. In terms of evaluation, minimum (33) and maximum (165) scores with a mean± SD total score of 123.49 ± 19.91 calculated for nursing journal clubs indicate an optimum quality. Conclusions: The qualities of nursing journal clubs were evaluated to be favorable. Accordingly, authorities and planners should consider appropriate actions to facilitate Nursing journal clubs, such as credit points in rank promotion for faculty members, and inclusive in continuing education privileges for nurses, to adapt these activities to the roles of the clinical faculty and the benefits of this educational method in nursing. "
"Survey the Effect of Educational Intervention Based on Mobile Short Message Service (SMS) on Self-Care in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Referring to the Diabetes Clinic in Khorram Abad City "
Authors:   Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Ashrafi Elnaz , Bazvandi Farnoush ,   Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Izadkhah Fatemeh S. ,   Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Dehdari Tahereh ,   Health Education & Promotion Department, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Izadi Bahare ,   Health Promotion Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Safari Omid ,   Department of Pediatrics, School of Medical, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran, Mansourian Morteza ,   "Health Promotion Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran "
Published: January 2023

"Introduction: Self-care behaviors are very important to control type 2 diabetes. The current study was conducted aiming at determining the effect of the educational intervention based on mobile short message service on the self-care behaviors in patients with type 2 diabetes in Khorram Abad. Methods: This study was a semi-experimental study on 191 patients with type 2 diabetes (45case and 45 controls). Data collection tools included a demographic information form, International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Self-Care Scale, and Self-Efficacy Scale. Three to four educational messages were sent daily through mobile phones as an educational intervention. Data were analyzed with SPSS V24 at a significance level of 0.05. Findings: The data analysis indicated that the average score of self-care, self-efficacy, and blood sugar was significantly higher in the case group than in the control group before and after the intervention (P<0.001). However, in terms of the physical activity variable, this relationship was not statistically significant in the case and control groups. Conclusion: Educational interventions to empower diabetic patients by strengthening their self-care can be an effective way to improve the health of diabetic patients. Therefore, it is suggested to use patient empowerment programs, especially with a self-care approach, to improve the health of patients. "
Covid-19 Risk Perception in a Sample of Iranian Population
Authors:   Medicine, Quran and Hadith Research Center & Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Isfeedvajani Mohsen S. ,   drsaberihaji@gmail.com, Davoudi-Monfared Esmat ,   Health Management Research Center & Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; davoudimonfared@gmail.com, Rouhollahei Mahboubeh ,   School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Rouhollahei.m@iums.ac.ir
Published: January 2023

"How people behave in an emergency depends on many social, cultural, and contextual factors. This study aimed to determine the COVID-19 risk perception in Iranian people. This study was descriptive. The study population was the assistant of patients who had come to Baqiyatallah Hospital in 2021. The number of participants was 500. The study tool was the COVID-19 risk assessment questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS-22 software. The mean risk perception score was 2.78(±0.6) on a 7-point scale. The lowest and highest mean of the predictors of risk perception in COVID-19 was trust in government and personal efficacy, respectively. There was a significant difference between men and women in the mean of collective efficacy (P= 0.032). Social knowledge (p=0.007), trust in science (p=0.001), and trust in medical professionals (p=0.050) in positive direct experience people were significantly more than in people with negative direct experience of COVID-19. The most important predictors of risk perception in the COVID-19 epidemic were gender, education, social knowledge, and trust in science (P<0.05). People's perception of the risk of COVID-19 depends on several various factors, the most important factors were gender, level of education, social knowledge, and people's trust in science. "
Collision Tumors of the Thyroid
Authors:   C.I. Parhon National Institute of Endocrinology, Bucharest, Romania, Dumitrascu Anda ,   anda.dumitrascu@gmail.com, Cucu Anca-Pati ,   Carol Davila University Central Military Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania; ancutapati@gmail.com, Terzea Dana ,   "C.I. Parhon National Institute of Endocrinology, Bucharest, Romania; anda.dumitrascu@gmail.com Monza Oncoteam, Bucharest, Romania; danaterzea@gmail.com", Petrova Eugenia ,   "C.I. Parhon National Institute of Endocrinology, Bucharest, Romania; anda.dumitrascu@gmail.com Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; jekined@yahoo.com (EP), carsote_m@hotmail.com (MC)", Carsote Mara ,   "C.I. Parhon National Institute of Endocrinology, Bucharest, Romania; anda.dumitrascu@gmail.com Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; jekined@yahoo.com (EP), carsote_m@hotmail.com (MC)"
Published: January 2023

"Collision tumors, rare neoplasms underlying two distinct histological types of carcinomas (with different origins) separated by normal tissue, are described in many organs including the thyroid gland, but to a lesser extent. We aim to overview the current published data concerning collision tumors of the thyroid (CTT). This is a narrative review considering papers published on PubMed through a search starting from the terms “collision” and “thyroid”. Inclusion criteria are full-length articles, the English language, the timeline from inception to December 2022, and original studies with different levels of statistical evidence. We followed the main types of thyroid carcinomas: differentiated thyroid carcinoma of papillary and follicular type, anaplastic/ undifferentiated/poorly differentiated carcinoma, respectively medullary thyroid carcinoma. We identified 92 papers based on the mentioned key words criteria. We excluded 54 papers (reviews or non-thyroid CTT or other topics outside our purpose). We included in the final analysis 38 papers: 34 case reports (1 patient per paper), 2 case series (2 individuals per each article), one case series of 3 subjects, and a single study of retrospective type (including 21 subjects) – a total of 62 patients on published cases which represents the largest study on published cases to our knowledge (according to our methodology) "
Vascular Changes in Hypertension: Is There Cell Death Involved? – A Narrative Review
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Dușa Andreea M. ,   andreea.dusa@stud.umfcd.ro, Bălășescu Elena ,   "Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; andreea.dusa@stud.umfcd.ro Discipline of Pathophysiology II, Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; elena.balasescu@umfcd.ro", Busnatu Ștefan S. ,   "Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; andreea.dusa@stud.umfcd.ro Bagdasar-Arseni Emergency Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; stefan.busnatu@umfcd.ro", Andronic Octavian ,   "Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; andreea.dusa@stud.umfcd.ro University Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; octavian.andronic@umfcd.ro"
Published: January 2023

"Background: Cardiovascular disease can be triggered and accelerated by hypertension and the underlying changes in the structure and function of arteries. The purpose of this review is to explore some vascular changes that occur in hypertension as a consequence of the imbalance between cell proliferation and cell death, processes that play an important role in stabilizing the thickness of the arterial wall during vascular remodeling. Methods: The authors conducted research through PubMed and Google Scholar databases using the following search formula: (hypertensive*) AND ((vascular modifications)) OR (vascular changes)) AND (cell death). Results: From 40 articles, only 17 publications were included in this study, taking into account four processes that can be preceded or followed by inflammation and depend on the interaction between local growth factors, vasoactive substances, and hemodynamic stimuli: Cell proliferation and growth; Cell migration; Cell death; Degradation or reorganization of extracellular matrix. Conclusions: To summarize, maladaptive vascular changes in hypertension can represent a major argument for prompt and maximal therapeutic intervention in patients with high cardiovascular risk. Moreover, they can represent an important step in discovering new markers of cardiovascular risk and in the development of new targeted therapies for different pathways of cellular signaling through which the reversibility of abnormal vascular changes could be obtained. "