bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The geographical dimension of income and consumption inequality
Authors: Psycharis Yannis , Georgiadis Thomas , Nikolopoulos Panagiotis
Published: June 2023

This paper aims at examining interpersonal income and consumption inequality within the Attica Metropolitan Region, which includes Athens, the largest metropolis of Greece. It also aims to make comparisons between Attica and the rest of the country. The analysis is based on income and consumption microdata from Greek Household Budget Surveys (HBS) over the period 2008-2019, encapsulating the period from the commencement of the economic crisis until the year before the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results indicate that income inequalities are systematically higher than consumption inequalities. From a spatial comparative perspective, the results show that the Attica Metropolitan Region exhibits a higher degree of income and consumption inequality relative to the rest of the country. Furthermore, the economic crisis increased income inequality in Athens and in the rest of the country, while consumption expenditure inequality increased in the Athens metropolitan area only. Finally, the distance between socio-economic groups, which stands as a measure of the degree of social polarization, increased during the economic crisis. However, this does not hold true for consumption inequality. Overall, the analysis demonstrates the sensitivity of inequality outcomes to the selection of the welfare indicator (income or consumption), as well as a number of noticeable differences in inequality outcomes between the Metropolitan region of Attica and the rest of the country. The paper unveils facets of inequality which necessitate the implementation of more people and place-targeted policies aimed at more inclusive and balanced welfare conditions in metropolitan regions and across the country.
Analysis of the accuracy of the signal processing algorithm of the differential phase polarimeter
Authors:   All-Russian Research Institute for Optical and Physical Measurements, Vishnyakov Gennady , Yurin Alexander ,   HSE University, Minaev Vladimir , Golopolosov Alexander ,   All-Russian Research Institute for Optical and Physical Measurements
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this work is to analyze the effect of the polarimeter signal processing algorithm on the results of measurements of the optical rotation angle of the polarization plane to improve the accuracy of measurements in differential polarimetry. Methods. The paper considers the methods of polarimetry used for the analysis of optically active substances, based on the methods of phase measurements used to calculate the optical rotation angle. The expediency of using the Fourier transform to calculate the phase difference of differential polarimeter signals is noted. To analyze the error of the algorithm, mathematical modeling of the measurement information processing for various signal parameters is applied. Results. The results of the study of the effect of the bit depth of the analog-to-digital converter, the number of samples over the period of the signal and the accumulation time on the accuracy of restoring the phase difference are presented. The influence of the ratio of signal amplitudes and the level of amplitude and phase noise caused by the imperfection of the measuring system has also been investigated. Conclusion. The obtained results make it possible to optimize the operating mode and improve the accuracy of the optical rotation angle measurements using a differential phase polarimeter based on the Fourier transform.
Health Status and Inconveniences of Asthmatic Children During the First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Gharagozlou Saber , Rostamzadeh Negin , Gharagozlou Mohammad
Published: June 2023

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been the most significant health concern in recent years, with respiratory symptoms being the most prominent. In children, asthma is the most prevalent chronic disease. Due to the similarities between the symptoms of these two conditions, we sought to assess the general health status of pediatric patients with asthma and their COVID-19-related difficulties during the first year of the pandemic in Iran.
We collected data for this study by administering a questionnaire to the parents of 200 children with asthma who were registered in the database of the Asthma Clinic at a tertiary medical center in Tehran, Iran.
Forty-five (22.5%) of 200 patients were suspected of having COVID-19, 11 (24.4%) underwent polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing, and 10 (90.9%) assays were positive. During the first year of the pandemic, 41 patients (20.5%) were referred to a medical center at least once, with 31.7% due to an asthma attack. One hundred eighty-nine patients (94.5%) reported an improved disease status than the previous year, and only 31 patients (15.5%) were using asthma-related medications such as Salbutamol. The estimated mean Asthma Control Test (ACT) scores for two age categories, 4-11 years and 12-18 years, were 25.55±2.27 and 23.28±3.31, respectively, indicating satisfactory disease control.
In the majority of our study population, asthma control was acceptable. However, the pandemic caused a significant increase in the anxiety levels of patients and their parents.
Effect of Vitamin D on the HMGB1/RAGE Pathway and Adipokines Levels in Obese Asthmatic Mice
Authors: Fan Yijia , Chen Junguo , Zhu Xiaofeng
Published: June 2023

Compared to common asthma, obese asthma is difficult to control. Previous studies have shown that vitamin D (Vit D) has a therapeutic effect on asthma. Nevertheless, the action mechanism of Vit D for obese asthma are not well known.
In this study, we, therefore, induced obesity and established an obese asthma mouse model using ovalbumin (OVA) stimulation and applied treatment with Vit D (100 ng/kg). Accordingly, thirty mice were randomly divided into 5 equal groups of normal control, asthma, obese asthma, asthma+Vit D, and obese asthma+ Vit D. The levels of inflammatory factors and adipokines were measured by the ELISA assay; then the quantitative reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR) method was used to evaluate the expression of high mobility group box 1(HMGB1) and receptor for advanced glycation end products [RAGE] genes.
The results showed that OVA sensitization significantly increased airway resistance, the levels of inflammatory cytokines, and HMGB and RAGE expression in asthmatic and obese asthmatic mice, as compared to the control group. Also, these changes in the obese asthmatic group were notably higher than those in the asthmatic one. In addition, the treatment of asthmatic and obese asthmatic mice with Vit D significantly reduced the raw, serum and BALF levels of inflammatory cytokines, as well as the expression of HMGB1 and RAGE mRNA.
To conclude, the present study showed that vitamin D might attenuate lung injury by up-regulating HMGB1 and RAGE expression. Our findings, thus, may offer new concepts and approaches for the treatment and prevention of obese asthma.
Formulation and Evaluation of the Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidative, and Anti-remodelling Effects of the Niosomal Myrtenol on the Lungs of Asthmatic Rats
Authors: Rajizadeh Mohammad Amin , Nematollahi Mohammad Hadi , Jafari Elham , Bejeshk Mohammad Abbas , Mehrabani Mehrnaz , Rostamzadeh Farzaneh , Fekri Mitra Samareh , Najafipour Hamid
Published: June 2023

Asthma is a common chronic allergic disease that affects a significant percentage of the world’s population. Niosomes are nanoparticles consisting of non-ionic surfactants that can be used for drug delivery. This research was designed to investigate the impacts of inhalation of simple and niosomal forms of myrtenol against adverse consequences of asthma in rats.
Asthma induction was performed via injection of ovalbumin, followed by its inhalation. Niosomes were created by a heating protocol, and their physicochemical features were evaluated. Forty-nine male Wistar rats were allotted into 7 groups (n=7 each): Control (CTL), vacant niosome (VN), Asthma, Asthma+VN, Asthma+SM (simple myrtenol), Asthma+NM (niosomal myrtenol), and Asthma+B (budesonide). Lung remodeling, serum immunoglobulin E (IgE), inflammatory  and cytokines, and antioxidant factors in the lung tissue and bronchoalveolar fluid (BALF), as well as), were evaluated.
The results showed that myrtenol-loaded niosomes had appropriate encapsulation efficiency, kinetic release, size, and zeta potential. The thickness of the epithelial cell layer in the lungs, as well as cell infiltration, fibrosis, IgE, reactive oxygen species, interleukin (IL)-6, and tumor nuclear factor alpha (TNF-α) levels, decreased significantly. In contrast, superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxide activity increased significantly in the serum and BALF of the treated groups. The niosomal form of myrtenol revealed a higher efficacy than simple myrtenol and was similar to budesonide in ameliorating asthma indices. Inhalation of simple and niosomal forms of myrtenol improved the detrimental changes in the asthmatic lung. The niosomal form induced more prominent anti-asthmatic effects comparable to those of budesonide.
Anti-inflammatory Effects of Ziziphus Jujube Mill on LPS-induced Acute Lung Injury in Mice
Authors: Shaban Parastoo , Honari Niloofar , Erfanian Nafiseh , Hosseini Mehran , Safarpour Hossein , Nasseri Saeed
Published: June 2023

Ziziphus Jujuba Mill (Z.J) is a well-known ethnomedical source of biologically active compounds with anti-inflammatory effects. However, its significance in acute lung injury (ALI) has never been studied. The present study aimed to explore whether Z.J could attenuate lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory responses in an experimental model of ALI.
Male BALB/c mice received an intratracheal administration of LPS (n=32) or phosphate buffer saline (PBS) (control, n=8). Within 1, 11, and 23 h post-LPS injection, mice were randomly assigned to receive intraperitoneal treatments of saline, dexamethasone (2 mg/kg), and 100 and 200 mg/kg of Z.J extracts, respectively. 24 h after intratracheal administration of LPS, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and lung tissues were harvested and assessed for inflammatory cell influx, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) levels, and histological assessments.
Treatment with Z.J extracts (100 and 200 mg/kg) and dexamethasone effectively reduced LPS-induced neutrophil and other inflammatory cell influx into the lung tissue compared to the untreated group. additionally, both doses of Z.J extracts (100 and 200 mg/kg) significantly ameliorated the lung wet-to-dry ratio and histopathological damage. Furthermore, compared to the untreated ALI mice, Z.J extract at the highest dose could significantly reduce the TNF-α level.  
The present findings indicated that Z.J could effectively ameliorate LPS-induced ALI inflammatory responses and might be considered a promising alternative therapy for the ALI phenotype.
Serologic Biomarkers in Pemphigus Monitoring: C-reactive Protein, Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor, and Prolactin Levels Versus Autoantibody Assays
Authors: Mortazavi Hossein , Saeidi Vahide , Balighi Kamran , Esmaili Nafiseh , Teimourpour Amir , Daneshpazhooh Maryam , Hamzelou Shahin , Saffarian Zahra , Fazli Jafar Taghizadeh
Published: June 2023

Evaluation and monitoring of pemphigus vulgaris (PV) typically involve autoantibody detection by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and indirect immunofluorescence (IIF). We aimed to determine the levels of antipemphigus immunoglobulin (Ig) G autoantibodies using ELISA and IIF (as standard biomarkers), and compare it to prolactin, macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF), and C-reactive protein (CRP) (as nonstandard biomarkers) to determine which of these non-standard biomarkers is appropriate for PV monitoring. The experiment was performed before and during therapy.
Anti-Dsg immunoglobulin G autoantibodies were measured using ELISA and IIF (as standard biomarkers) versus prolactin, MIF, and CRP (nonstandard), before 1 and 3 months after the treatment. Before beginning the treatment, the severity of the disease was determined using the pemphigus disease area Index (PDAI). We enrolled 60 newly diagnosed patients with PV (32 men and 28 women; mean age=43.8±14.2 years).
Before treatment, the levels of anti-Dsg1, anti-Dsg3, and IIF were high and had a significant relationship with PDAI. PDAI also had a connection with the levels of CRP and prolactin. The anti-Dsg1, anti-Dsg3, IIF, and CRP titers decreased in patients treated with conventional (prednisolone plus azathioprine) and rituximab therapy during and after treatment.
In conclusion, anti-Dsg1, anti-Dsg3, and IIF autoantibody titers remain standard biomarkers for assessing disease activity, severity, and PV monitoring. The trend of CRP was similar to that of anti-Dsg1, anti-Dsg3, and IIF. Thus, CRP may be used for PV monitoring.
Non-aggressive Treatment in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients: A Review on Literature
Authors: Mazloum Vahid , Akbari Hadi
Published: June 2023

Introduction: High prevalence of knee osteoarthritis (OA) in Iran and the subsequent disability have resulted in representing multifarious non-aggressive interventions with distinct influences on the disease. The aim of this study was to review previous domestic studies about the effects of conservative therapeutic options on patients with knee OA.
Materials and Methods: Using search engines involving IranMedex, MedLib, ISC, Google Scholar, Magiran, SID, rehabilitation, and medical journals based on defined keywords, 98 Persian language articles were found, and 37 studies were finally included in our study after applying the exclusion criteria. The type of study, the pattern of choosing subjects, patient information, the measurements, interventions, and the results were exploited from each article, and the physiotherapy evidence database (PEDro) scale was administrated to evaluate the studies.
Results: Based on analysis of PEDro scale results (Mean±SD for articles score: 5.89±1.29), the quality of most articles was as fair and good. The focus of conservative treatments was on exercise therapy methods, assistive devices, and physical therapy management. From a clinical perspective, the evidence indicates the appropriate effects of such treatment choices on alleviating pain, enhancing function, and improving quality of life in individuals with knee OA.
Conclusion: Most conservative methods can reduce pain, and improve quality of life and physical performance in patients with knee OA. However, further high-quality studies with larger sample sizes and long-term follow-ups are required to determine whether knee OA can be managed by conservative methods.
Validity and Reliability of Non-invasive Methods for Evaluating Kyphosis and Lordosis Curvatures: A Literature Review
Authors: Zanguie Hamidreza , Yousefi Mohammad , Ilbiegi Saeed , Pezeshk Abbas Farjad
Published: June 2023

Introduction: A few instruments are accessible for clinical estimation of the thoracic and lumbar curvatures. This methodical survey aims to identify the validity and reliability of non- invasive thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis measurements.
Materials and Methods: This research is a literature review. The process was performed on articles in credible databases, such as Medline, Embase, AMED, CINAHL, PubMed, and Biomedical Reference Collection, Expanded, Sport Discus, Science Direct, Web of Science, searching for the terms thoracic kyphosis, lordosis, spinal curvature, lordosis and reliability, lordosis and validity, kyphosis and reliability, kyphosis and validity, test, measure, flexi curve, radiograph, spinal mouse, inclinometer, kyphometer, image processing, Cobb, during 1960 to 2020.
Results: The result of the systematic search revealed that ten methods among all related papers have inclusion criteria, 3D ultrasound, Arco meter, DE Brunner’s kyphometer, digital inclinometer, electro goniometer, goniometer, flexi curve angle, image processing, pantograph, and spinal mouse.
Conclusion: The validity and reliability of non-invasive methods for estimating kyphosis and lordosis curvatures were indicated in 26 papers. Based on the current little evidence, non- invasive procedures have high to very high reliability and moderate to high validity.
Comparison of Immediate Effect of High-power Pain Threshold Ultrasound and Deep Transverse Friction Massage on Active Myofascial Trigger Points
Authors: Sadeghnia Mehrdad , Shadmehr Azadeh , Mir Seyed Mohsen , Hadian Rasanani Mohammad-Reza , Jalaei Shohreh , Salehi Saman
Published: June 2023

Introduction: The study was conducted to compare the immediate effect of high-power pain threshold ultrasound (HPPTUS) and deep transverse friction massage (DTFM) as a traditional technique on the treatment of upper trapezius active myofascial trigger points in male patients with mechanical neck pain.
Materials and Methods: In this parallel single-blind randomized clinical trial study, 60 men with mechanical neck pain (mean age: 30.57±6.19 years) who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were randomly assigned to HPPTUS and DTFM as the control group. A visual analog scale (VAS), pain pressure threshold (PPT), and range of motion (ROM) of cervical lateral flexion (CLF) were assessed before and after treatment.
Results: Analysis of pre- and post-treatment findings showed that the VAS (P<0.01), PPT (P<0.01), and ROM of CLF (P<0.01) improved significantly in both groups while ROM of CLF increased significantly more in the HPPTUS group. An indirect correlation was found between the pre-treatment ROM of CLF and ROM of CLF improvement in both groups. A significant indirect correlation was observed between pre-treatment VAS and ROM of CLF improvement in the HPPTUS group. In the DTFM group a significant indirect correlation was found between pre-treatment ROM of CLF and VAS improvement.
Conclusion: The results showed that HPPTUS can be used as an effective treatment for active trigger points (TP). It seems that this method is more effective than deep transverse friction massage.
The Evaluation of Electromyography Biofeedback on Proprioception and Balance in Healthy Young Athletes
Authors: Daryabor Aliyeh , Naghizad Javad , Jamehbozorgi Aliasghar , Kalantari Khosro Khademi , Rezaei Mehdi
Published: June 2023

Introduction: We evaluated the effect of electromyography biofeedback on proprioception and functional balance in healthy young athletes.
Materials and Methods: In this clinical trial, 24 athletes were randomly divided into two study (n=12) and control (n=12) groups. The study group received rehabilitation exercises, including one-foot standing, squatted standing, and isometric contraction of quadriceps muscle at different knee angles, including 30, 45, and 90 degrees of knee flexion along with electromyography biofeedback. The control group received only rehabilitation exercises without electromyography biofeedback. Exercises were performed by both groups for a 4-week period in three sessions per week. Functional balance and proprioception before and after exercises were measured using the star excursion balance test and a system consisting of digital photography non-reflective markers, respectively. The data of the center of pressure and time of vertical ground reaction force using a force plate was also collected to evaluate static balance and dynamic balance, respectively.
Results: The absolute error in knee joint reconstruction for 30° (P=0.005),  45°  (P=0.001),  and 90° (P=0.033) angles significantly decreased after the intervention in the study group compared to the control group. Star excursion balance test scores in all directions did not show any significant differences between the two groups (P>0.05), except for the anterior-lateral direction (P=0.03). Moreover, all variables related to static and dynamic balance did not show a significant difference between two the groups after the interventions (P>0.05).
Conclusion: The electromyography biofeedback intervention can probably be used as a rehabilitation protocol in recovering and healing proprioception injuries resulting from sports injuries.
Effectiveness of Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance in Parkinson’s Disease: A Case Report
Authors: Taheri Atefeh , Tahmineh Mousavi Seyedeh , Dalvand Hamid , Almasi-Hashiani Amir
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Parkinson’s disease is a chronic progressive neurodegenerative disorder causing impaired motor function and various non-motor symptoms. One of the most common problems in Parkinson’s patients is occupational performance problems. The cognitive orientation to daily occupational performance (CO-OP) is one of the client-centered and problem-solving approaches in occupational therapy evaluations and interventions. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the CO-OP approach on perceived satisfaction and occupational performance in a 62-year-old woman with Parkinson’s disease.
Case Description: The client was a 62-year-old woman with moderate cognitive impairment, stage 3 on the Hoehn and Yahr scale, and signs of depression. In our case study, the outcome measures were the Canadian occupational performance measure (COPM), functional independence measure (FIM), Montreal cognitive assessment (MOCA), and Beck depression inventory-II (BDI-II). We administered the CO-OP intervention for six weeks. Sessions were performed twice a week for one hour per session.
Results: The results indicate that the CO-OP intervention improves the client’s satisfaction, occupational performance, and functional independence. Although the results from  this  single case cannot be generalized, the findings suggest that CO-OP intervention may help improve satisfaction and occupational performance in adults with Parkinson’s disease. Further investigation is necessary.
Conclusion: These results suggest that CO-OP can be a valuable occupational therapy interventions for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. We recommend that occupational therapists consider using this approach in their practice to improve the occupational performance of their patients with Parkinson’s disease.
The Warm Temperament (Mizaj) as a Predictor of Anxiety Disorder among Participants in the Kerman Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors Study (KERCADRS)
Authors: Tajadini Haleh , Bazrafshani Maliheh Sadat , Kamali Mohadeseh
Published: June 2023

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders in communities. This cross-sectional study assessed the relationship between temperament and other demographic characteristics of participants with anxiety. It also determined the predictors of anxiety disorders among this cohort. This cross-sectional study was conducted in Kerman, Iran from 11 Mars, 2018 to 22 May, 2019. The participants were 1532 people who were selected through convenience sampling from those who attended the second round of KERCARDS in 2017. Physical activity, anxiety, depression, and temperament were assessed through related questionnaires. The collected data were described and analyzed by mean (Standard Deviation (SD)) and logistic regression models in SPSS v.23. The mean (SD) age of the participants was 30.02 (6.83) years (age range: 11 to 40). More than two-thirds of them were married (n=1084, 70.7%) and held a diploma and university degrees (n=1112, 72.6%). The anxiety symptoms were prevalent among more than one-third of the participants (n=574, 37.5%, 95%CI: 35.2, 40.1). According to multivariate logistic regression model, female sex (OR:1.80, 95%CI:1.41, 2.30; P value:0.001), illiteracy, lower education (OR:1.40, 95%CI:1.09, 1.81; P value:0.009), a history of depression (OR:14.51, 95%CI:9.65, 21.80; P value:0.001), and having warm Mizaj (OR:1.31, 95%CI:1, 1.71; P value:0.04) were determined as predictors of anxiety. In the present study, female sex, lower educational status, the experience of depression, and warm temperament increased the risk of anxiety and were determined as predictors of anxiety disorder. Diagnosis of temperament seems to be necessary for recognizing anxiety symptoms and also finding an effective treatment.
A Review on Plant-Derived Immunomodulatory Agents: Hopes as an Alternative Medicine in the Management of Immune-Related Disorders
Authors: Deva K. Deepa , Bose B. Vanitha , Basavan Duraiswamy
Published: June 2023

In humans, the immune system serves as a protective barrier against infection; however, when the immune system is out of balance, it can harm the host. Immunomodulators are chemicals or medications that have been employed in the clinic to treat an unbalanced immune response. The majority of immunological medicines in clinical use are cytotoxic. They harm the patient's quality of life by causing various side effects and being associated with higher production costs, longer lead times, and a high failure rate. Furthermore, obtaining single-compound chemicals with low toxicity, high efficacy, and selectivity for specified disorders is difficult for researchers. As a result, techniques based on alternative medicine are gaining attraction in drug development, focusing on innovative natural compounds utilized to treat various disorders. Many plant molecules founded to have biologically beneficial properties. This review aimed to look at the immunomodulatory activity of plant-derived chemicals from widely-used plants.
Analysis of the municipal association in Colombia
Authors: Pinzón Casallas Claudia Marcela
Published: June 2023

La cooperación intermunicipal e interregional ha ido en aumento como estrategia para abordar cuestiones que trascienden los límites administrativos. La prestación eficiente de servicios públicos, el impulso de las economías de escala y la asignación adecuada de recursos son algunos de los beneficios de la cooperación territorial. Sin embargo, estos beneficios pueden verse limitados por las configuraciones políticas de los distintos municipios, sus rivalidades y alianzas. En Colombia, debido a la promoción de este tema por parte del gobierno local, se han creado múltiples entidades. Los esquemas asociativos territoriales se han consolidado como una forma de asociación formal que desarrolla proyectos regionales a través de la planeación conjunta. Este artículo pretende contribuir al estudio del impacto de la coordinación entre gobiernos locales a través de arreglos formales. Se presenta un marco conceptual e histórico de los esquemas asociativos en el país. Se abordan dos estudios de caso de los esquemas: uno relacionado con la promoción del desarrollo agrícola regional, y el otro con la coordinación de acciones ambientales.
Hairstyling for Men, Using Characteristics of Length Changes
Authors:   The Korean Society of Beauty and Art, Jang Eun-Soo , Park Eun Jun
Published: June 2023

A modern society has rapidly changed under the influence of mass media and social media. As a result, trend patterns have become shorter and more diverse. Under these circumstances, men as well as women have shown interest in beauty, and personality and aesthetic desire have become more varied. This study attempted to design and develop men’s wigs by applying and reinterpreting characteristics of length changes in men’s hairstyles based on standard men’s haircut. For this, related data were collected through literature searches, academic papers and the Internet information, and hairstyle changes and trends were analyzed. In this study, 8 different haircuts and 14 different hairstyles were created by using both standard men’s haircuts and trendy hairstyles.
The Effect of College Beauty Major Education Service Quality on Career Maturity: Mediating Effect of Major Satisfaction
Authors:   The Korean Society of Beauty and Art, Park Mi Youn , Hwang Hea-Ju
Published: June 2023

This study attempted to investigate the mediating effects of satisfaction with college major in the influence of quality of education service on career maturity. For this, a total of 410 junior and 2-year, 4-year college students majoring in beauty in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do were examined. Research models were set according to the analysis of the results of a pilot study, and then 4 research hypotheses were formulated. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analysis, correlation analysis and structural equation model analysis, and the results found the followings: First, the quality of educational services had a positive influence on satisfaction with academic major with statistical significance. Second, the quality of educational services revealed a positive effect on career maturity with statistical significance. Third, satisfaction with academic major showed a positive influence on career maturity with statistical significance. Fourth, satisfaction with academic major revealed a partial mediating effect in the effects of the quality of educational services on career maturity. According to the above results, four hypotheses were all supported. It is anticipated that the study results would be available as the empirical data needed to improve the quality of college education services. They would also be useful in developing an efficient career development and employment plan for college students majoring in beauty.
Axonometric projection Study for Multilateral Expression of Art Hair
Authors:   The Korean Society of Beauty and Art, Shin Yoon-Seo , Lee Jeong-Hyun
Published: June 2023

This study intends to explore masterpieces which are characteristic concerning ancient Greek and Roman mythologies and to analyze the underlying meanings behind the allergories of the Gods and Goddesses of Mount Olympus. With the help of computer graphics and 2D Axonometric projection, this study to realize the devised hair artwork by drawing inspiration form the assessed allegories. The significance of computer graphics id that they can be used to create pieces whose expression by hand is simply impossible and try different types of expressions with various new expressive techniques that may be employed in the Beauty sector. Digital beauty design utilizing Photo-shop may empower all specialists of the beauty industry to develop their work if the innumerable possibilities and benefits which may be represented through Photo- shop are employed.This demonstrates that manifold and also nuanced approaches in general may be applied to Art hair through employing different tools, making it simple to adapt and change patterns. Graphic approaches that surpass the boundaries of realistic types of expression. especially, can be used to produce visually creative works in the realm of Beauty Art, indicating their versatility.
The Mediating Effect of Appearance Satisfaction on the Motivation of Makeup Color Selection and Interpersonal Relations among Female Workers
Authors:   The Korean Society of Beauty and Art, Lee So-Eun , Lee Youn-Jin
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to analyze the mediating effect of appearance satisfaction on the relationship between makeup color selection motivation and interpersonal relations among working women. The participants in this study were 444 working women in Seoul and Gyeonggi. There were four hypotheses in this study. To verify the hypotheses of this study, descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analysis, correlation analysis, and structural equation model analysis were conducted. The conclusions drawn through the research procedures are as follows. First, working women's motivation for color selection had a statistically significant positive (+) effect on interpersonal tendencies. Second, working women's color selection motivation had a statistically significant positive (+) effect on appearance satisfaction. Third, the appearance satisfaction of working women had a statistically significant positive (+) effect on interpersonal relationships. Fourth, in the relationship between color selection motivation and the interpersonal disposition of office workers, appearance satisfaction showed a partial mediating effect. Therefore, all four hypotheses were accepted.
Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease manifesting as intractable fever managed by bromocriptine: a case report
Authors: Lee Jin San , Lee Sukyoon , Oh Seong-il
Published: June 2023

Background: Demyelinating events expressed as abnormal thermoregulatory responses are rare, but intractable fever in myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) is very rarely reported.Case Report: A 56-year-old woman presented with quadriparesis with acroparesthesia. During the admission, fever developed and persisted for 2 days despite the administration of high-dose antipyretics. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed hyperintense lesions involving the upper brainstem. A diagnosis of MOGAD was made according to the clinical characteristics and presence of seropositive MOG antibody. After administration of oral bromocriptine (2.5 mg/day), fever was slowly controlled for a few days.Conclusion: The present case explained that persistent fever in MOGAD could manifest as an uncommon manifestation. The lesion in the upper brainstem within the brain MRI could be thought of as a lesion anterior to the periaqueductal gray and the lesion at that site could be the cause of the patient's persistent fever with unknown origin.
Investigation of the filling-overflow behavior of corrosion products in reinforced mortar
Authors: Zhao Yuxi , Xu Dandan , Wang Yuzhou , Wang Haiyu
Published: June 2023

The investigation of the filling-overflow behavior of corrosion products in concrete is important for accurately predicting corrosion-induced concrete cover cracking. This paper utilizes the ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA) titration method to quantitatively study the iron content in each zone of corroded reinforced mortar specimens. Based on this, the proportion and distribution of corrosion products are analyzed. Results show that approximately 50% of the corrosion products are transported to the mortar and corrosion products show a transport pattern to the surrounding low-concentration area in mortar. The direction of ion invasion on the mortar specimen does not exhibit a significant impact on the transport of corrosion products, while both the geometric size and quality of the mortar specimen affect the transport of corrosion products. Furthermore, the proposed method employs EDTA titration to quantify the filling and overflow of corrosion products, providing a valuable approach for further experimental research.
Solar Cooling for the Sunbelt Regions: Climatic Conditions & Applications
Authors: Gurtner Richard , Schmetzer Tobias , Riepl Manuel
Published: June 2023

In general, climatic conditions and typical applications for (solar) cooling heavily depend on the location. In order to be able to deduce regionally specific requirements for solar cooling systems, it is therefore obvious to use geographical data. To process such data a Geographic information system (GIS) is needed. GIS are able to capture, store, check, and display data related to positions on Earth’s surface. Most geographical data relevant for this application are already available from various sources, such as solar radiation data, climatic data, population data etc.
Energy Subsidies and their Implications for CO2 Emissions in the Visegrad Group Countries
Authors: Molendowski Edward , Pach‑Gurgul Agnieszka , Ulbrych Marta
Published: June 2023

The aim of the article is to present a review of the literature on energy subsidies and the scale and structure of subsidies for energy production in the Visegrad Group countries. It also presents the most important results of an investigation into the relationship and impact of fossil fuel subsidies on CO2 emissions based on a linear regression model. Due to the availability of comparable statistical data, the survey was limited to the period 2015–2020. The analysis does not provide a clear confirmation of the negative impact of the amount of subsidies (from the current or previous year) on the level of CO2 emissions.
Wpływ pandemii COVID-19 na sposób korzystania z usług bankowych oraz na postrzeganie banków w Polsce – na podstawie badania empirycznego
Authors: Rybacka Justyna
Published: June 2023

Celem głównym artykułu była identyfikacja zmiany sposobów korzystania z usług bankowych przed, jak i w trakcie pandemii COVID-19 oraz weryfikacja tego, jak konsumenci postrzegają współcześnie instytucje bankowe. W artykule sformułowano dwie hipotezy. Pierwsza odnosi się do tego, że klienci banków przeszli w znaczącej części na zdalne formy korzystania z usług bankowych w okresie koronawirusa. Z kolei druga teza odwołuje się do tego, iż wykorzystanie bankowości internetowej spowodowało, że jej użytkownicy przywiązują większą uwagę do aspektu bezpieczeństwa niż przed pandemią.

Na potrzeby niniejszego opracowania przygotowano i przeprowadzono badanie empiryczne. Podstawowym celem badania była identyfikacja zmian w korzystaniu z usług bankowych w okresie koronawirusa oraz weryfikacja postrzegania wizerunku banków w dobie ostatnich wydarzeń ekonomiczno-społecznych. Badanie przeprowadzono metodą ankietową, w której wykorzystywany był kwestionariusz ankiety.

Na podstawie przeprowadzonego badania można zauważyć, że głównie osoby po 50 roku życia przeniosły się na zdalna formę kontaktu z bankiem na skutek pandemii. We wskazanej grupie wiekowej w początkowej fazie koronawirusa popularność zyskała bankowość mobilna. Przed pandemią 26% ankietowanych deklarowało, że odbywało wizyty w banku w celu wpłaty lub wypłaty środków z rachunku bankowego. W trakcie pandemii tylko już 1% badanych deklarował, że odbywał bezpośrednie spotkanie z doradcą bankowym w celu skorzystania z usług bankowych. 33% respondentów stwierdziło, że zmiana sposobu korzystania z oferty banku pozwoliła oszczędzić im czas, a 12% wskazało, że powodem zmiany była obawa o zdrowie i życie. Na uwagę zasługuje fakt, że aż 42% ankietowanych wskazało, że po pandemii COVID-19 zwróciło większą uwagę na bezpieczeństwo w sieci. Wzrost cyfryzacji wśród społeczeństwa przełożył się na wzrost świadomości w kwestii przestępstw finansowych popełnianych w Internecie.
La oralidad escrita : sobre la reivindicación y re-inscripción del discurso oral
Authors: Marcone Flores Jorge Tobías
Published: June 2023

El título de este libro y el epígrafe de Cicerón tal vez le sugieran al lector que el argumento central que se desarrollará a lo largo de las siguientes páginas es el del carácter suplementario de la escritura alfabética en relación al discurso oral y/o el de que por lo menos en cierta literatura la escritura supera sus propias limitaciones para servir como mediación de la palabra hablada. El objetivo de este trabajo, no obstante, es precisamente interpretar esta manera de percibir, entender y hablar de la escritura (o "discurso" de la oralidad y la escritura) a partir del análisis de las pre-suposiciones, convenciones y contradicciones de la inscripción del discurso oral en la escritura alfabética.
Las telenovelas : cómo son, cómo se escriben
Authors: Adrianzén Eduardo
Published: June 2023

Este manual, primero en su género en lengua española, nos explica de forma amena y práctica qué y cómo son las telenovelas, y cuáles son los secretos mecanismos que necesitan ponerse en marcha para llevar a cabo la titánica tarea de escribirlas? o, simplemente, comprenderlas mejor sin ningún remordimiento.
Franquicias imaginarias : las opciones estéticas en las artes plásticas en el Perú de fin de siglo
Authors: Hernández Calvo Max , Villacorta Chávez Jorge
Published: June 2023

Este libro presenta una aproximación al arte en el Perú, en el que las transformaciones estéticas son atendidas en relación con la situación en la que se dan y en función del escenario al que se articulan y al cual responden.
A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of the Feasibility and Acceptability of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Comorbid Social Anxiety Disorder in a Routine Practice Setting
Authors: Dalrymple Kristy L. , Wahrer Katherine S. , Walsh Emily , Rosenstein Lia , Zimmerman Mark
Published: June 2023

A prior open trial of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for comorbid social anxiety disorder (SAD) and depression showed clinically significant improvement over the course of 16 sessions. The aim of the current study was to test the feasibility and acceptability of ACT for this population in a pilot randomized trial within a routine practice setting. Patients (n= 26) were randomly assigned to 16 weeks of medication treatment as usual (mTAU) versus mTAU plus ACT (mTAU + ACT). Results showed that a significantly greater percentage of patients in mTAU not only dropped out of the study but also dropped out of treatment at the practice altogether, compared to patients in mTAU + ACT. Overall, results from this study suggest that having a comparison condition of mTAU alone in a randomized trial in a routine practice setting is not feasible and that patients with comorbid forms of SAD may require psychotherapy to remain engaged in treatment in standard clinical practice. Preliminary results for patients within the mTAU + ACT condition on treatment satisfaction and outcomes were comparable to results from the prior open trial, suggesting that ACT itself is worthy of further investigation. Further modifications to the study design may be needed to develop a feasible and acceptable comparison condition against which to test ACT for comorbid SAD in a routine practice setting.
Examining Associations Between Metacognitive Beliefs and Type II Worry: The Specificity of Negative Metacognitive Beliefs to State Type II Worry During a Worry Episode
Authors: Fergus Thomas A. , Stratton Katherine E.
Published: June 2023

The metacognitive model of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) considers type II worry, which represents one’s tendency to negatively appraise worry as a defining feature of GAD, and negative metacognitive beliefs are central to eliciting type II worry during worry episodes. Extant research has found that individuals experiencing GAD report elevated type II worry, and that negative metacognitive beliefs correlate with type II worry. However, because of how type II worry was assessed in existing studies, it remains unclear if negative metacognitive beliefs relate to state type II worry specifically during a worry episode. This study sought to fill that gap in the existing literature among a sample of individuals experiencing elevated GAD symptom severity (N= 106). Participants completed an assessment of GAD symptom severity and metacognitive beliefs, while later attending an in-person study session where they completed a worry induction and state type II worry, conceptualized as the strength of negative appraisals of worry, which was then assessed. Metacognitive beliefs generally positively correlated with state type II worry, with negative metacognitive beliefs being the only metacognitive belief domain that correlated with state type II worry in multivariate analyses. Implications for how these results support the metacognitive model of GAD and treatment implications are discussed.
How Confident Are Personal Finance Teachers? A Survey of High School Instructors in the United States
Authors: Urban Carly , Harvey Melody
Published: June 2023

Nonprofit organizations and regional universities have increasingly offered professional development opportunities for potential personal finance teachers as states and school districts have increasingly required high school students to take personal finance courses. Yet, current measures on teacher confidence and dispositions shadow these updates. This article employs unique data on high school teachers to estimate their confidence levels, professional development take-up, and attitudes about teaching personal finance courses in schools. The results show that 95% of teachers are confident in teaching personal finance. Teachers with licensure outside of business or economics were more likely to take up professional development in personal finance instruction. Meanwhile, 86% of teachers support a graduation requirement for personal finance instruction in high school. These findings suggest that high schools have the capacity to teach personal finance but also underscore the need for low-cost, easily accessible professional development opportunities.
Immersive Videos Improve Student Self-Efficacy in Clinical Lactation
Authors: Singletary Nicola , Sanchez Rebecca , Spencer Dan , Fogleman April Danielle , Chetwynd Ellen
Published: June 2023

The current study examined the use of immersive technology as a way to improve access to high-quality interpersonal breastfeeding interactions in an undergraduate clinical lactation course. In particular, we investigated the impact of immersive consultation videos and related activities on student self-efficacy, motivational beliefs, and perceived skill level. Results indicate that usability was high, with participants rating videos, interactives, and activities positively. Students did report a significant increase in self-efficacy and their perceived ability to meet the course learning objectives; no significant changes in the level of interest or perceived skill were found. Our results demonstrate that high-quality immersive videos can be an important learning tool for teaching clinical skills when access to direct patient care is limited or absent.
Continuing the Discussion on Administrative Discretion
Authors: Starostin S. A.
Published: June 2023

The article continues the discussion on the topical issue of administrative discretion for Russian administrative-legal theory and legal practice, organized by the editors of the journal “Siberian Law Review” on the pages of two previous issues of the journal with the participation of P. P. Serkov and Yu. P. Solovey. The Author focuses on the state of the modern domestic doctrine of administrative discretion, the contribution of Russian legal scholars to its development, the need and possibility (including criteria and limits) of delimiting administrative discretion from other types of discretion. It is proved that the Russian jurisprudence demonstrates, contrary to the assertions of some experts, not confusion in the face of the problematic category of discretion, but ontological and methodological certainty, although sometimes reaching extremes. At the same time, there is no single Russian doctrine of discretion, there are many such doctrines, and some scholars have the right to claim that specific doctrines are associated with their names. The Author draws attention to the fact that discretion in general and administrative discretion in particular are interdisciplinary (interscientific) categories, so they must first of all be rid of the semantic and meaningful “layers” of other sciences. The sooner a pure theory of discretion appears, the more mistakes and risks will be insured against by legal science and law enforcement practice. In order to avoid terminological confusion and preserve the subject matter of the study, it is absolutely important to distinguishfour concepts: 1) administrative discretion; 2) judicial control over administrative discretion; 3) judicial discretion; 4) judicial discretion in the exercise of judicial control over administrative discretion. These concepts have a certain connection with each other, however, they designate different (partly even by their branch affiliation) categories, phenomena, processes and institutions. As a conclusion, it is indicated that the motives of each discretionary decision of the public administration must sooner or later (better sooner than later) be made public. To make this a reality, legal science needs to develop and offer effective legal guarantees for ensuring the rights of citizens and their associations when public authorities exercise their discretionary powers.