bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Optimizing Distributed Face Recognition Systems through Efficient Aggregation of Facial Embeddings
Authors: Hofer Philipp , Roland Michael , Mayrhofer René , Schwarz Philipp
Published: March 2023

Biometrics are one of the most privacy-sensitive data. Ubiquitous authentication systems with a focus on privacy favor decentralized approaches as they reduce potential attack vectors, both on a technical and organizational level. The gold standard is to let the user be in control of where their own data is stored, which consequently leads to a high variety of devices used. Moreover, in comparison with a centralized system, designs with higher end-user freedom often incur additional network overhead. Therefore, when using face recognition for biometric authentication, an efficient way to compare faces is important in practical deployments, because it reduces both network and hardware requirements that are essential to encourage device diversity. This paper proposes an efficient way to aggregate embeddings used for face recognition based on an extensive analysis on different datasets and the use of different aggregation strategies. As part of this analysis, a new dataset has been collected, which is available for research purposes. Our proposed method supports the construction of massively scalable, decentralized face recognition systems with a focus on both privacy and long-term usability.
Superintelligence Safety: A Requirements Engineering Perspective
Authors: Kaindl Hermann , Ferdigg Jonas
Published: March 2023

Under the headline “AI safety”, a wide-reaching issue is being discussed, whether in the future some “superhuman artificial intelligence” / “superintelligence” could pose a threat to humanity. In addition, the late Steven Hawking warned that the rise of robots may be disastrous for mankind. A major concern is that even benevolent superhuman artificial intelligence (AI) may become seriously harmful if its given goals are not exactly aligned with ours, or if we cannot specify precisely its objective function. Metaphorically, this is compared to king Midas in Greek mythology, who expressed the wish that everything he touched should turn to gold, but obviously this wish was not specified precisely enough. In our view, this sounds like requirements problems and the challenge of their precise formulation. (To our best knowledge, this has not been pointed out yet.) As usual in requirements engineering (RE), ambiguity or incompleteness may cause problems. In addition, the overall issue calls for a major RE endeavor, figuring out the wishes and the needs with regard to a superintelligence, which will in our opinion most likely be a very complex software-intensive system based on AI. This may even entail theoretically defining an extended requirements problem.
Regulating Combinations in Platform Markets: An Indian Perspective
Authors: Srivastava Ankit , Yadav Abhyuday
Published: March 2023

Data has emerged as the most important economic asset in the digital economy. Firms in the digital era have been inclined to collect as much data as possible, which can then be used to make strategic business decisions to gain competitive significance over other market players. Data is the new oil in the global economy, and the big fish are eating up small ones to remain dominant in the market. The giant players are going for numerous mergers and acquisitions, with a special focus on small, emerging players in the market, and often, due to the requirement of a threshold for investigation, the combination goes unnoticed. The point of discussion is also whether we need a separate legislation to tackle these markets. This research focuses on the role of data, the big players and their merger patterns, and the enforcement gap in merger control regimes in global digital markets, where data plays a primary role. This research examines the intricacies of digital markets and the challenges they pose before competition authorities. While discussing the challenges, the authors have emphasised the parameters of jurisdictional threshold incorporated in competition regimes in varied jurisdictions. The research tries to propose a separate regime for digital market combinations.
APPLICATIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MANUFACTURING : A REVIEW
Authors: Balaji Akash , S Shreyas , Dhanasekaran Haripriya
Published: March 2023

In recent days, It’s popularly acknowledged that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is going to play a major role in influencing a large number of fields and is going to be a major source of automation and innovation. In this review paper, we present an analytical and structured literature review of the current avant-garde of AI in manufacturing and its influence. We particularly analyzed and exemplified papers from a holistic manufacturing perspective. This review provides an overall perspective on how Artificial Intelligence has bolstered Manufacturing domains and how contributions over the years have shaped the role AI has played in manufacturing. AI applications are promising and tend to act as a game-changer in tackling hindrances in metallurgy. Future research can be expected towards developing advanced combined AI applications.
AN EVALUATION OF OPEN NETWORK FOR DIGITAL COMMERCE (ONDC) IMPLEMENTATION FOR MSMES IN INDIA
Authors: Kumar M N Vijay , M Harshitha
Published: March 2023

The Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade of the Government of India founded the private, nonprofit firm Open Network for Digital Commerce to create open networks for e-commerce. India's e-commerce environment is anticipated to change as a result of the government-imposed Open Network Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform. Customers and sellers will be able to interact and transact online independently of the app or platform they are using. This platform seeks to provide new opportunities, restrain digital monopolies, and assist single proprietors, micro, small, and medium-sized businesses, and other smaller businesses in joining online marketplaces. The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the benefits that ONDC provides to MSMEs—Micro, Small, and MediumSized Enterprise, while simultaneously posing a challenge to the major e-Commerce players yet an advantageous platform to all digital businesses.
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A NOVEL ENERGY-EFFICIENT MULTIPLIER CIRCUIT USING APPROXIMATE COMPUTING TECHNIQUE
Authors: V.P Visanthi.
Published: March 2023

A promising paradigm for many imprecision-tolerant applications has recently been identified as approximate arithmetic. By reducing accuracy standards, it can significantly reduce circuit complexity, latency, and energy consumption. In this research, we present a unique significance-driven logic compression (SDLC) approach for an energy-efficient approximate multiplier design. An algorithmic and adjustable lossy compression of the partial product rows based on their progressive bit importance is the core of this approach. To lessen the number of product rows, the resulting product terms are then commutatively remapped. As a result, the multiplier's complexity in terms of the number of logic cells and the lengths of critical routes is significantly decreased.
Advanced nurse specialist-managed pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A 35-year single center experience
Authors: Nasirov Teimour
Published: March 2023

Aim: To investigate the feasibility, safety, and clinical outcomes of a solely registered nurse (RN)-managed extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) program in a community hospital over a 35-year period.
Material and Methods: A retrospective single-center review was conducted on all patients who received at least 24 hours of ECMO support in our pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) between August 1987 and August 2021. An integrated study of ECMO support type, ECMO duration, and patient survival to discharge was systematically performed.
Results: 321 ECMO runs were initiated on 319 patients. 273 (85.0%) runs were for elective pulmonary support, 34 (10.6%) were for elective cardiac support, and 14 (4.36%) were for emergent cardiac support in extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR). Of the 321 ECMO runs, 279 (86.9%) were performed on neonatal patients, 37 (11.5%) on pediatric patients, and 5 (1.56%) on adult patients (excluded from analysis). The median duration of ECMO was 120 hours for neonatal patients and 134 hours for pediatric patients. 69.5% of all patients on ECMO survived to discharge. ECPR was an independent predictor of poor outcomes, in which 28.6% of the 14 patients survived to discharge.
Conclusion: A pediatric ECMO program fully managed by advanced nurse specialists was successfully implemented, maintained, and expanded. This model produced safe and efficacious outcomes that were comparable to data from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) registry. Such an ECMO model is feasible even in a resource-limited setting like a community hospital. Nevertheless, for the most critical patients, the support of neonatologists, intensivists, and surgeons is imperative for enhancing favorable outcomes.
MỘT SỐ MÔ HÌNH TRƯỜNG HỌC HẠNH PHÚC TRÊN THẾ GIỚI VÀ KHUYẾN NGHỊ ÁP DỤNG TẠI VIỆT NAM
Authors: Quân Bùi Hồng , Yến Nguyễn Thị Xuân , Vũ Giang Thiên , Sơn Huỳnh Văn
Published: March 2023

Bài viết này cung cấp một số mô hình trường học hạnh phúc trên thế giới và đưa ra những khuyến nghị áp dụng tại Việt Nam. Thông qua phương pháp phân tích, tổng hợp tài liệu, bài viết rút ra một số mô hình cùng với những yêu cầu cụ thể của từng mô hình trường học hạnh phúc. Dựa trên điều kiện thực tiễn của xã hội và giáo dục Việt Nam, nhất là trong bối cảnh thực hiện chương trình giáo dục phổ thông năm 2018, nhóm tác giả đề xuất một số khuyến nghị để có thể từng bước hiện thực hoá mô hình trường học hạnh phúc trong thực tế. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy, có khá nhiều mô hình trường học hạnh phúc trên thế giới với những hướng dẫn, tiêu chuẩn cụ thể có thể triển khai áp dụng được ở nuớc ta để nâng cao mức độ cảm nhận hạnh phúc của học sinh, giáo viên và các lực lượng giáo dục khác trong nhà trường.
Study of clinical patterns of diabetic neuropathy in patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus in a tertiary care hospital
Authors:   Department of General Medicine, Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation, Venjarammoodu,Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Suresh Susmitha , Raj Sumesh ,   Department of General Medicine, Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation, Venjarammoodu,Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Manoj P. ,   Department of General Medicine, Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation, Venjarammoodu,Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Published: March 2023

Introduction:Diabetic neuropathy manifests with sensory, motor, and autonomic functions. The symptoms ofneuropathy are highly unpleasant, affecting the quality of life. The diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy is often delayed,so there remains a substantial need for its early diagnosis for timely management. Objective:The aim of this study was to describe patterns of diabetic neuropathy, study nerve conduction study(NCS) findings in diabetic patients with symptoms of neuropathy, and find the relationship between clinical patternsof neuropathy and worsening glycemic control. Methods:This is a hospital-based cross-sectional study of 104 known cases of diabetes mellitus patients withsymptoms of neuropathy visiting Sree Gokulam Medical College and undergoing NCS as a part of the investigation.The Fisher’s exact test was used accordingly. Results:The mean age of the study population was 63.1±6.1 years. The mean body mass index was27.1±3.2 kg/m2. Overall, 97.1% patients had HbA1c above 7%. Approximately 54.8% of patients presented withtingling sensation, 42.3% with burning sensation, 31.7% complained of pain, 16.3% presented with numbness,51% patients had abnormal NCS findings in sural and peroneal nerves, 54.8% in superficial peroneal nerve,46.2% in tibial nerve, and 31.7% patients had abnormal NCS findings in median nerve. Based on the patterns ofneuropathy, 68.2% had sensory motor polyneuropathy, 5.8% had carpal tunnel syndrome, 20.2% had small fiberneuropathy (normal NCS), 2.9% had tibial mononeuropathy, and 2.9% had ulnar mononeuropathy. No associationwas found between the clinical patterns of neuropathy and glycemic control (HbA1c). Conclusion:The most common pattern of neuropathy was sensory motor polyneuropathy. The common nervesinvolved were sural, peroneal, and superficial peroneal nerve, and the most common presenting complaintwas tingling sensation, followed by burning sensation. There was no relationship between clinical patterns ofneuropathy and worsening glycemic control.
The Artificially Intelligent Switching Framework for Terminal Access Provides Smart Routing in Modern Computer Networks
Authors:   School of Built Environment, Engineering & Computing, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds LS1, 3HE, United Kingdom, Nirmal Adhikari , J Logeshwaran ,   Department of ECE, Sri Eshwar College of Engineering, Coimbatore, India, T Kiruthiga ,   Department of ECE, Vetri Vinayaha College of Engineering and Technology, Trichy, India
Published: March 2023

The main page of the web interface provides access to various switch settings and displays all the necessary information about the device. Admins can quickly view device status, performance statistics, etc. as well as make necessary settings. The switch’s command-line interface is accessed by connecting a terminal or personal computer with a terminal emulation program installed on the switch’s console port. In this paper, the intelligent switching framework was introduced for terminal access to provide smart routing. This access method is most useful when connecting to the switch ﬁrst when the Internet protocol (IP) address is unknown or not set, when password recovery is required, or when performing advanced switch settings. The command line interface can also be accessed over the network using the Telnet protocol. The user can use any administrative interface convenient to himtoconﬁguretheswitchbecausethesetoffunctionsavailablethroughthedifferentmanagementinterfacesisthe same for each.
Advances in tree form of citrus, apple and grape
Authors: Yu Xiaofeng , Jin Longfei , Huang Bei , Zhang Dejian , Wang Peng
Published: March 2023

By referring to the literature and combining with the production practice, the significance, development process and main application in the study of the three common fruit tree shapes of citrus, apple and grape in recent years were studied, and the relationship between the different tree shapes of the three fruit trees and fruit yield and fruit quality was summarized, in order to promote the rationalization of the application and practice of fruit tree shapes, and to provide reference for the scientific research workers and producers.
Capacidad de respuesta del Sistema Sancionador de la Radiodifusión Brasileña
Authors: Mila Peitra
Published: March 2023

El objetivo de este artículo fue evaluar la capacidad de respuesta del sistema sancionador aplicable a los concesionarios, permisionarios y autorizadores de servicios de radiodifusión en Brasil. La investigación utilizó la teoría responsiva de la regulación de Ayres y Braithwaite como parámetro para el análisis crítico del sistema sancionador para la radiodifusión brasileña. La investigación reveló que el sistema sancionador no incentiva el cumplimiento de las obligaciones legales, contractuales y normativas, ya que las sanciones no estimulan el diálogo entre regulador y regulado, existe un obstáculo legal para la aplicación de la pena máxima, la casación y la prescripción de multas. en el pasado. Los resultados de esta investigación podrían apoyar a los reguladores brasileños en el desarrollo de un sistema sancionador más receptivo y eficaz para los servicios de radiodifusión. La investigación introduce la discusión sobre la capacidad de respuesta en el modelo regulatorio de radiodifusión brasileño.
The Influence of Promotion and Brand Image on the Purchase Decision of Samsung Handphone Goods at Universitas Efarina Pematang Siantar
Authors: Hendri Mayanta Tarigan  , Andrian K Tarigan  , Jopinus Saragih
Published: March 2023

Study this aim for know influence promotion , Brand Image, against decision sale Samsung mobile phones throughout student user Samsung cell phone at efarina university embankment siantar . Population in study This is whole student Samsung cellphone users at Efarina University embankment cyantar with sample inside  study This were 34 respondents . Retrieval technique sample is technique nonprobabilities sampling that is incidental sampling. Data collection techniques used is questionnaire. Method data analysis using technique analysis multiple linear regression, test assumption classic, test hypothesis F, test hypothesis T, coefficient determination. Research results show that, promotion, brand image, against decision purchase Samsung mobile goods. Promotion, Brand Image in a manner Partial influential positive to decision purchase Samsung mobile goods.
The Relationship Between Knowledge and Attitude with Clean and Healthy Lifestyle Behavior of Owner of Batak Restaurant In Tigaraja Market, Tigaraja Village, Girsang Sipangan Bolon District, Simalungun Regency
Authors: Jumadiah Wardati  , Tresia Melianna Simanjuntak
Published: March 2023

Clean and healthy living behavior in Indonesia is currently still low, this is related to various health problems or the spread of environmental-based diseases which are epidemiologically high in Indonesia. This research was conducted to determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes with clean and healthy living behavior of typical Batak restaurant owners in Tigaraja Market, Tigaraja Village, Girsang Sipangan Bolon District, Simalungun Regency in 2022. This type of research is descriptive with a population of all typical Batak restaurant owners in Pasar Tiga. King with a sample of 30 total sampling technique. The results of this study obtained that the majority of respondents were aged 41 — 60 years, namely 18 people (60%) while the minority had ages > 60 years, namely 5 people (16%). The majority of the respondent's last education was high school, namely 11 people (36.7%) while the minority with the last education was elementary school, namely 5 people (16.7%) and tertiary education, namely 5 people (16.7%). The majority have good knowledge, namely as many as 15 people (50%) while the minority have less knowledge, namely as many as 5 people (16.7 % ). The majority had an attitude of agreeing as many as 16 people (53.3%) while the minority had an attitude that did not agree as many as 14 people (46.7%). The majority had good behavior as many as 17 people (56.7 % ) while the minority had bad behavior as many as 13 people (43.3%). The results of the chi-sguare test variable knowledge p value 0.009, attitude variable p value 0.031, it can be concluded that knowledge and attitudes have a relationship with clean and healthy living behavior of typical Batak restaurant owners in the Tiga Raja market, Tiga Raja Village, Girsang Sipangan Bolon District, Simalungun Regency 2022.
Wie Marte Meo wirkt
Authors: Rohr Dirk
Published: March 2023

Wie können Kinder in ihren Bildungsprozessen begleitet und unterstützt werden? Dieser so grundlegenden wie aktuellen Frage von Erziehungswissenschaft und -beratung widmete sich ein Forscher:innenteam der Universität zu Köln. Eine mögliche Antwort gibt Marte Meo: ein praxisorientiertes, videobasiertes Beratungsmodell, das fünf Basiselemente für eine förderliche Interaktion postuliert: „Wahrnehmen“, „Bestätigen“, „Benennen“, „Sich abwechseln“ sowie „Lenken und Leiten“. In diesem Buch wird zwei zentralen Fragen nachgegangen: erstens, wie Marte Meo Kinder in ihren Entwicklungs- und Bildungsprozessen begleitet und unterstützt, und zweitens, wie Marte Meo als Beratungskonzept Erwachsene (Professionelle sowie Bezugspersonen) diesbezüglich unterstützt. Diese Fragen werden aus einer Kombination qualitativer und quantitativer Forschungsmethoden beantwortet – bzw. es werden ‚erste Antworten‘ formuliert sowie neue Fragen aufgegriffen. Nach einer Einführung in das Marte-Meo-Konzept – von Maria Aarts selbst geschrieben – werden sowohl der Forschungsprozess als auch die Forschungsergebnisse ausführlich dargestellt: eine systematische Literaturrecherche sowie hermeneutische, konzeptuell-theoretische Vorarbeiten, die Auswertungen zahlreicher qualitativer Interviews, die Analyse von Videoaufzeichnungen von Alltagssituationen in Kindertagesstätten als auch die Konzeption, Durchführung und Auswertung einer Online-Befragung von über 200 Marte-Meo-Expert:innen. Wie in der Marte-Meo-Beratungsmethode konnten durch das Projekt Bildungsprozesse – konkret und kleinschrittig – sichtbar und beschreibbar gemacht werden, so dass pädagogische Fachkräfte in der Begleitung kindlicher Bildungsprozesse professionalisiert werden können. Damit gelingt eine differenzierte, theoriegeleitete Beschreibung als Annäherung an Verständigung und Verstehen des Kindes. In diesem Buch wird empirische Bildungs- und Beratungsforschung anhand qualitativer und quantitativer Methoden auch für Praktiker:innen (be)greifbar und gut nachvollziehbar beschrieben.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Business and Management, Vol. 18 No. 2
Authors: Lee Stephen
Published: March 2023

Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Business and Management, Vol. 18 No. 2，April 2023
Scientometric Research Mapping of OMICRON for Scientific Production: A Global Perception Analysis
Authors: S Satish , J Sylvia Grace , Joshua Vasna , M Prabakaran
Published: March 2023

Background: South Africa reported a new variant of SARS-CoV-2, named 'Omicron,' to the World Health Organization on November 24, 2021. Scientometric analysis quantify all currently available written communication, the authors of that communication, and their citation analysis. The study's goal was to use the Scopus and Web of Science databases to look at the research metrics of Omicron publications published between January 1965 and March 2020.
Methods: All scientific research outputs with the word 'Omicron' in the title were retrieved from the Web of Science (January 1965 to March 2022) and Scopus (January 1896 to March 2022) databases on April 10, 2022. The data was analyzed based on year-wise publications; leading authors; predominant journals in publishing, highly cited articles with citations; type of publications; subject classification, frequently used keywords, geographical distribution of publication, language, and more contributed institutions.
Results: There were 1229 research outputs for WoS and 655 from Scopus. The number of publications for WoS increased from 22 in 1965 to 265 in 2022, while Scopus increased from 1 in 1896 to 356 in 2022. Both the databases identified the author Yuen KY as the highest contributor; Journal of Virology and Nature as the predominant journals; the Lancet as highly cited journal; majority as original articles; frequently used keywords as 'SARS-CoV-2'; the United States of America as the most productive country; majority publication in English. The publications were mainly on the subjects Chemistry and Medicine by WoS and Scopus, respectively. The most productive institute was the ‘University of California Systems’ by WoS and the ‘University of Hong Kong’ by Scopus.
Conclusion: The term 'Omicron' first appeared in the domain of Chemistry in the late 18th century. The growth pattern of publication was not consistent. The above research metrics will be helpful to researchers in the coming days.
Dermatological Complications of COVID 19 Vaccines: An Updated Review
Authors: Alsadi Mohammed Omar , John Vinita
Published: March 2023

Vaccines against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, have been rapidly developed and authorized. However, recent studies showed that COVID-19 vaccination is associated with a wide range of dermatological reactions. The most prevalent adverse dermatological reaction observed in observational studies was a delayed large local reaction (DLRs), which is characterized by the appearance of an erythematous and edematous patch at the injection site four days or more after vaccination. Most of these reactions are common in females and resolve spontaneously within a few days to a weak. The second dose of the vaccine was associated with a higher incidence of cutaneous reactions compared to the first dose but milder in intensity. It seems that the Moderna vaccine is associated with a higher incidence of these adverse events compared to the Pfizer vaccine. Furthermore, mRNA vaccines had a higher incidence than vector-based and inactivated vaccines. There is a lack of evidence regarding the side events of the Johnson & Janssen vaccine. Further long-term, multicenter studies are required to compare these vaccines and highlight the best practice in managing these reactions.
Feeling Competent isn’t Enough: The Social Worker’s Role in Creating Positive Space and Promoting Trans-Affirming Practices
Authors: Heffernan Kristin , Dauenhauer Jason , Cesnales Nicole
Published: March 2023

Both the physical environment and cultural climate of a human service agency can prevent individuals from obtaining services. As such, it is important for health and social care service agencies to develop positive spaces that affirm individuals’ identities. This cross-sectional study explores master’s-level social work (MSW) practitioners’ perceptions of competence and comfort in working with persons who identify as transgender and highlights ethical and cultural considerations that impact service participation for transgender and nonbinary persons. Surveying a national sample of MSW level practitioners, we explore practitioners’ 1) education, training, competence, and comfort of social workers when working with transgender persons; 2) perceptions of artifacts used as part of the culture of their agencies (e.g., language on intake forms, brochures, pamphlets, and wall art); and 3) awareness of organizational, state, and federal policy pertaining to persons who identify as transgender. Based on our findings, we suggest that social work agencies and the social workers within them need to take a leading role in assessing their agency’s culture to ensure that they are providing a safe space for transgender, nonconforming clients and employees. Additionally, social workers should continually assess their competence and ability to provide trans-affirming services and practices using validated standardized tools. Keywords: Transgender, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, transgender nonbinary (TNB), environmental culture, trans-affirming social services, social work, positive space
Embracing Our Values: Social Work Faculty Progressivism in a Conservative World
Authors: Stoeffler Stephen , Young Brendan , Hassler Michael
Published: March 2023

Social work faculty have an ethical imperative to engage in policy and political practice. While the literature indicates that a progressive-liberal tradition exists within social work, few studies have specifically looked at faculty political inclination and even less at their social welfare policy preferences. This descriptive study used an online survey to look at the party affiliation and political ideology of United States (U.S.) based social work faculty and the influence that these have on the social welfare policies faculty prefer. The study finds that U.S. based social work faculty are affiliated with the Democratic party (78.1%) and on the liberal side of the political continuum (86.4%). Descriptive statistics show that, overall, the social policy preferences of American social work faculty reflect the progressive paradigm more than the restrictive paradigm (M = 6.06, SD = 1.23 for progressive items and M = 2.63, SD = 1.54 for restrictive items). Multivariate regression analysis results indicate that political ideology is the strongest predictor of social welfare policy preferences among study participants (β = .307, p < .01). The implications of these findings for social work education, including the alignment of a progressive ideology with social work values and ethics, are discussed. Keywords: Political ideology, social work values, social work faculty, policy preferences, pedagogy
Isolation and Characterization of Dammara-20,24-Dien-3-ol from Ethyl Acetate Extract of Diospyros Mespilifromis (HOCHST ex. A.DC) Root Bark
Authors: M.D. Mustapha
Published: March 2023

Natural products research has been on an increase with the isolation and characterization of bioactive constituents targeted for pharmaceutical utilization and development. Diospyros mespiliformis, which belongs to the family Ebeneceae, is used locally or traditionally as an anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and antiinflammatory agent. This work aimed at isolating bioactive constituent(s) from the root bark of Diospyros mespiliformis. The pulverized root was extracted with solvents of increasing polarity: n-hexane, ethyl acetate, ethanol, and water, with 1.41, 1.44, 8.14, and 4.33 percentage yields obtained, respectively. Dammara-20,24-dien-3-ol was isolated from the ethyl acetate extract and characterized by spectroscopic technique (13C-NMR and 1H-NMR) and by comparison with the literature data. The compound has been reported to be isolated from other plant
ФОРМУВАННЯ ОСНОВНИХ СКЛАДОВИХ КОМПЛЕКСНОЇ СИСТЕМИ АГРАРНОГО МАРКЕТИНГУ ДЛЯ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ АГРАРНОЇ СФЕРИ БІЗНЕСУ
Authors: Багорка Марія
Published: March 2023

У статті проведено узагальнення теоретико-методологічних підходів до формування комплексної системи маркетингу сільського господарства, розроблені рекомендації щодо впровадження основних елементів цієї системи в практичну діяльність аграрних підприємств у сучасних умовах та виділенні резерви маркетингу, спрямовані на на підвищення конкурентоспроможності підприємств аграрної галузі в сучасних умовах господарювання. Доведено, що формування та функціонування маркетингової системи для аграрних підприємств має здійснюватися на основі системного підходу й синергетичного поєднання інструментів маркетингу з урахуванням характеристик продукції, ринку, поведінки та потреб споживачів із маркетинговою системою управління, від якої залежить успішна діяльність підприємства в ринковому середовищі. Визначено основні складові інтегрованої системи аграрного маркетингу та надано пропозиції щодо впровадження цієї системи в діяльність аграрних підприємств. Важливість упровадження комплексної системи аграрного маркетингу полягає в поєднанні елементів комплексу Marketing-mix і системи управління маркетингом із метою оперативного реагування на зміни ринкового середовища. Ми впевнені, що результатів можна досягти лише у взаємодії цих складових маркетингової системи – використання окремих елементів, на нашу думку, не дасть повноцінного результату.
ПРОБЛЕМИ ФІНАНСУВАННЯ ТА ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ФІНАНСОВОЇ СТІЙКОСТІ ЗАКЛАДІВ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ УКРАЇНИ У ВОЄННИЙ ПЕРІОД
Authors: Затонацький Дмитро , Фаріон Дем‘ян
Published: March 2023

Фінансування системи освіти впродовж усього життя, забезпечення фінансової стійкості закладів вищої освіти України у воєнний період розглядається сьогодні світовою спільнотою як інвестиції в людський і соціальний капітал, які сьогодні мають забезпечувати збереження наукового і освітнього потенціалу країни, та при належному врядуванні - соціально-економічне зростання і підвищення конкурентоспроможності держави у майбутньому.У статті розглянуто проблему недосконалості моделей організації фінансового забезпечення та управління фінансовою стійкістю закладів вищої освіти України у воєнний період. Особливу увагу зосереджено на аналізі планових і фактичних видатків на освіту і науку, причинах їх суттєвого скорочення та наслідках, до яких призвело таке різке скорочення фінансування.У ході написання статті запропоновані підходи до визначення напрямів позабюджетного фінансування закладів вищої освіти в Україні у воєнний період. Авторами поглиблено діагностику рівня залученості різних стейкхолдерів до фінансування освітніх потреб у воєнний період. За допомогою застосування широкого спектру загальнонаукових і специфічних методів сформовано висновки, спрямовані на підвищення фінансової стійкості закладів вищої освіти України у воєнний період.
Pengaruh Investasi Dan Tenaga Kerja Terhadap Pertumbuhan Ekonomi Dengan Kemiskinan Menjadi Variabel Intervening Menggunakan Metode Path Analysis
Authors: Masruroh Fiqi , Aden Aden , Rahman Andi Nur
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mencari tahu sebarapa besar dampak dari investasi, tenaga kerja dan kemiskinan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi di Kota Tangerang Selatan. Metode  penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif yang bertujuan untuk mendefinisikan sebuah kondisi karena factor-faktor berbeda yang muncul di masyarakat dan menjadi bahan penyelidikan berdasarkan kejadian-kejadian yang terjadi. Data yang digunakan merupakan data sekunder yang merupakan data tahun 2010-2020. Variabel terikat pada penelitian ini ialah investasi (X1) dan tenaga kerja (X2), variabel interveningnya ialah kemiskinan (Y) dan variabel bebasnya ialah pertumbuhan ekonomi (Z). temuan akhir setudi ini menunjukan bahwa investasi, tenaga kerja dan kemiskinan semuanya memiliki pengaruh positif dan cukup besar terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi di Kota Tangerang Selatan, dengan investasi, tenaga kerja dan kemiskinan menyumbang 84% dari varians pertumbuhan ekonomi. Oleh karena itu pemerintahan Kota Tangerang Selatan harus lebih memperhatikan tenaga kerja dengan cara membuka lowongan pekerjaan agar sumber daya manusia dapat memenuhi kebutuhan hidup masing-masing, yang didukung oleh investasi yang optimal demi mengurangi kemiskinan sehingga dapat memajukan pertumbuhan ekonomi.
Incidence of white spot lesions and DMFT among patients treated with comprehensive orthodontics
Authors: Gönder Hakan Yasin , Yıldırım Mücahid , Metli Şule Nur
Published: March 2023

Aim: The development of new caries lesions in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment is an undesirable side effect of treatment that arises because the fixed appliance tends to accumulate plaque. The aim of this study was to examine the white spot lesions (WSL), caries incidence, and decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) indices in patients with fixed orthodontic treatments.
Methodology: The records of 150 patients treated at Necmettin Erbakan University Department of Orthodontics between 2018 and 2022 who met the study selection criteria were examined. Traditional methods and 2D color photographs were used to detect cavities. Pretreatment (T0) and post-treatment (T1) recordings were made.
Results: Overall, 118 patients (78.6%) developed at least 1 new WSL during treatment and 49 patients (32.6%) developed active caries lesions. Increases in WSL, caries incidence, and the DMFT index were important during the treatment process. The length of treatment and the number of oral hygiene warnings were significantly associated with the development of new lesions.
Conclusion: Individuals undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment have a significant incidence of WSLs and caries lesions. Patients and physicians should pay strict attention to this problem to effectively prevent caries occurrence during treatment.
 
How to cite this article:
Gönder HY, Yıldırım M, Metli ŞN. Incidence of white spot lesions and DMFT among patients treated with comprehensive orthodontics. Int Dent Res 2022;12(Suppl.1):85-9. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.432
 
Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.
A comparison of transversal changes occurring in the treatment of rapid maxillary expansion with acoustic rhinometry
Authors: Metli Şule Nur , Yıldırım Mücahid , Erdur Emire Aybüke , Erdur Ömer
Published: March 2023

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between cephalometric transversal measurements and nasal patency before and after rapid maxillary expansion (RME) treatment applied to patients with maxillary transversal deficiency.
Methodology: The records of 30 patients with maxillary transversal insufficiency and 20 patients without normal dentofacial and nasal symptoms were used. Acoustic rhinometry (MCA1, MCA2, VOL1, VOL2) and cephalometry measurements (JR–JL, MMTI, nasal width) were analyzed before (TO) and six months after (T1) RME.
Results: There were no significant differences in age and gender between the groups. After the RME treatment of the patients in the study group, there was a significant increase in the cephalometric measurement (JL–JR, MMTI, nasal width) and acoustic rhinometry measurement parameters (MCA1, MCA2, VOL1, VOL2). Cephalometric measurements showed consistent changes in the patients in the study group, suggesting that RME treatment increased the maxilla’s growth capacity. The postero-anterior cephalometry results improved after RME treatment and approached those of the control group.
Conclusion: Significant improvement was observed in the cephalometric transversal measurements after RME treatment. This improvement indicated that RME increases maxillary growth capacity. There was no correlation between cephalometric and acoustic rhinometry. This result may be due to the inability of postero-anterior cephalometry to effectively evaluate the maxilla-related part of the nasal structures.
 
How to cite this article:
Metli ŞN, Yıldırım M, Erdur EA, Erdur Ö. A comparison of transversal changes occurring in the treatment of rapid maxillary expansion with acoustic rhinometry. Int Dent Res 2022;12(Suppl.1):97-102. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.434
 
Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.
Treatment of hypomineralized maxillary central and canine teeth with resin infiltration technique: A case report
Authors: Tüzel Seden , Torbalı Çokkeçeci İlke , Üçtaşlı Mine Betül , Deniz Arısu Hacer
Published: March 2023

Aim: The resin infiltration technique is a minimally invasive approach that can be used to treat white spot lesions and arrest the progression of caries lesions. In this case report, it is aimed to eliminate the existing aesthetic problem by treating enamel hypomineralization in the maxillary central and canine teeth with the resin infiltration technique.
Methodology: A 17-year-old male patient was referred to our clinic because of an aesthetic problem caused by a white spot lesion in his maxillary central and canine teeth. After clinical and radiological examination, his treatment options were evaluated, and we decided to treat it with the resin infiltration technique. After cleaning the surfaces of the teeth with a prophylaxis pad (Ultrapro Tx, Ultradent, South Jordan, UT, USA), isolation was achieved by applying a gingival barrier (Gingival Barrier, SDI, Bayswater, VIC, Australia). The adjacent teeth were protected using Teflon tape. A 15% hydrochloric acid gel (Icon Etch, DMG, Hamburg, Germany) was applied to the enamel surfaces for two minutes by mixing with a brush. After, the acid was removed using a water spray for 30 seconds. Ethanol (Icon Dry, DMG, Hamburg, Germany) was applied for 30 seconds and air dried. Then, a low-viscosity resin infiltrant (Icon Infiltrant; DMG, Hamburg, Germany) was applied to the tooth surfaces for three minutes by slight massage. After the application, the resin was light polymerized for 40 seconds (D-Light Pro, GC, Tokyo, Japan). The whole procedure was performed in such a way that there were two consecutive cycles.
Results: Aesthetics improved after the procedure. The patient was followed up with control sessions.
Conclusion: White spot lesions can be treated with a minimally invasive approach using the resin infiltration technique with appropriate indication.
 
How to cite this article:
Tüzel S, Çokkeçeci İT, Üçtaşlı MB, Arısu HD. Treatment of hypomineralized maxillary central and canine teeth with resin infiltration technique: A case report. Int Dent Res 2022;12(Suppl.1):124-7. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.452
 
Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.
Mapas narrativos sobre espaços significativos identificados no CEU Butantã
Authors: Alves Lopes Leandro , Varone de Morais Capecchi Maria Candida , De Carvalho Alves Braga Adriana
Published: March 2023

Considerando que a presença de um Centro Educacional Unificado (CEU) impacta de forma direta e indireta toda a comunidade do seu entorno, compreendendo esse equipamento dentro de uma política pública intersecretarial, que atua de forma positiva na transformação da comunidade e na promoção da cidadania, o presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar os relatos de cinco estudantes dos 6º e 7 ano do ensino fundamental II, sobre os locais mais utilizados por elas no CEU Butantã, buscando compreender o processo que transforma e ressignifica esses lugares em espaços significativos. Esses locais foram identificados em mapas desenhados pelas estudantes, que justificaram suas escolhas por meio de entrevistas realizadas na forma de uma roda de conversa. Os mapas e relatos foram analisados a partir dos conceitos de lugar e de espaço de Michel de Certeau, em diálogo com o conceito de território de Milton Santos, e tendo como referência a dimensão da Pedagogia Social. A análise dos mapas e dos relatos sugere a importância da aprendizagem entre pares para crianças e adolescentes e a apropriação das políticas e dos equipamentos públicos de cultura, informática, arte, esporte e lazer como fundamentais neste processo. Nas falas das adolescentes pudemos inferir a utilização dos espaços considerados significativos em conjunto com suas famílias e amigos, importante para convivência para o exercício do direito à Convivência Familiar e Comunitária preconizada no Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente.
Aprendizados na umbanda: saberes multiculturais e sociabilidades religiosas do “ser criança”
Authors: Araújo Nascimento Robéria Nádia , Barbosa de Araújo Wagnês
Published: March 2023

O multiculturalismo na educação circunscreve tensionamentos e complexidades que permeiam a diversidade das culturas de modo a considerar a exclusão e a invisibilidade que as afetam por questões raciais, étnicas, sociorreligiosas, de gênero, entre outras. A ênfase deste texto recai sobre as sociabilidades religiosas a partir das práticas criadas pelo projeto “Ser Criança” da casa de Umbanda Axé Odé Mutalambô, localizada no sertão da Paraíba. Um projeto infantil numa ambiência religiosa é premissa para a discussão e o enfrentamento dos indícios de intolerância que impactam as comunidades de terreiro. Tais marcadores solicitam uma educação para a alteridade a fim de formar as novas gerações para a superação de estigmas e silenciamentos.
Simulação de Monte Carlo aplicada à projetos de recertificação de 5 anos em equipamentos de superfície para perfuração de poços de petróleo offshore
Authors: Freitas Rodrigues Diogo , Barbosa Sobral Ana Paula
Published: March 2023

Diversas ferramentas do gerenciamento de projetos podem ser aplicadas nos serviços da indústria de petróleo e gás. A ferramenta PERT, também conhecida como estimativa de três pontos, utiliza-se da informação de especialistas para calcular a duração das atividades do cronograma do projeto, levando em consideração cenários otimistas, mais prováveis e pessimistas, todos relacionados às incertezas e riscos do projeto. A ferramenta da Simulação de Monte Carlo propõe um processo de amostragem de números aleatórios, aplicados ao longo do caminho crítico de um projeto, para prever as probabilidades de conclusão em datas específicas. Com base neste contexto, o objetivo desta pesquisa é empregar a simulação de Monte Carlo como uma ferramenta para o Gerenciamento de Cronograma a partir da análise dos riscos, aplicada à projetos de recertificação de cinco anos em equipamentos de superfície para perfuração de poços de petróleo offshore. Para tanto, foi utilizada a combinação das ferramentas PERT e Simulação de Monte Carlo, dentre outros conceitos de gerenciamento de projetos, o que possibilitou realizar uma análise de probabilidade e obter uma previsão do cenário de conclusão do projeto, baseado em suas incertezas e riscos analisados. Os resultados demostraram que o cronograma original do projeto possuía chances baixas de ser concluído dentro do prazo, de modo que a simulação realizada contribui para revisão e melhoria do cronograma inicial.
Gestão de equipes de projetos de engenharia em organização de estrutura matricial
Authors: Bezerra Batista Pedro Igor , Toshio Yugue Ricardo , Aquino Rocha Joaquin Humberto
Published: March 2023

O objetivo deste artigo foi propor soluções integradas para os principais problemas relacionados à gestão de equipes em uma organização de consultoria de projetos de engenharia com estrutura matricial. Para tanto, foi desenvolvido um estudo de caso em uma organização que contou com análise documental e observação participativa de três projetos desenvolvidos com equipes compartilhadas. Além disso, foi aplicado um questionário em parte dos membros do departamento de engenharia e projetos. Observou-se a percepção dos envolvidos diretos no desenvolvimento de projetos sobre alguns aspectos da gestão de equipes: funcionamento da estrutura matricial, alocação de recursos, gestão e funcionamento de equipes, treinamento e lições aprendidas. Também foi constatado que a organização possui características dos três tipos de estruturas matriciais: fraca, moderada e forte. Diversos problemas de gestão de equipes nessas estruturas foram observados: conflito por recursos, dupla subordinação, baixo engajamento, dificuldades de alocação e de desenvolvimento de equipes. As principais soluções integradas relacionaram-se ao nivelamento de conhecimento sobre a estrutura e seu funcionamento, gestão do engajamento dos envolvidos, aumento da integração entre equipes de projeto e funcionais, realização de feedbacks e registro de lições aprendidas nos projetos, além da indicação de perfil servidor para os membros da equipe de gestão de projeto.
SOME ASPECTS OF USING THE MEANS OF THE STATE BUDGET TO ENSURE FOOD SECURITY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors: Дуйсенбекулы Абылай , Bulakbay Zhanat , Tazhikenova Sapiya , Yerkulova Gulmira
Published: March 2023

The main purpose of this article is to describe the theoretical features of state regulation of agriculture in the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as a comprehensive assessment of food security in Kazakhstan. Abstract-logical, monographic, economic, and statistical methods, as well as General scientific methods: synthesis, analysis, comparison, generalization were used in the study. The scientific article reveals the essence of food security of territorial communities, as well as indicators that affect the level of development of the agro-industrial complex, ensuring this security. The main conclusion of this article is to study the theoretical aspects and main tasks of food security, as well as to assess the food security of Kazakhstan based on indicators.
In Kazakhstan, the agro-industrial complex is gradually developing, in some areas of agriculture significant progress is observed compared to the previous 10 years. In crop production, the transition from the production of monocultures, mainly wheat, to the diversification of the crop structure in favor of oil crops, fodder and other crops is gradually developing. There are also positive trends in the production of fruit crops. In the country, which has experienced serious problems in the last two decades, the breeding composition of agricultural animals in animal husbandry is mainly improving. The production of domestic animal husbandry products also tends to positive development, which is confirmed by data on the volume of meat and dairy products produced in the country.