bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
University Administrative Employees’ Perceptions of Their Offices’ Physical Environment Comfort
Authors: Ngcobo Sandiso , Mhlanga Jabulani Samuel
Published: January 2023

Administrative office employees spend much time confined in their workspaces as they work hard to provide the critical support required for the overall performance of their organizations. As a result, their comfort should be given priority by their organizations, be it private or public. This article investigated the administrative employees’ perceptions of their offices’ physical environment comfort in a public university. Different aspects of their physical environment, such as furniture, noise, office temperature, lighting and space, were examined as variables influencing their performance. The systematization of literary sources for solving the problem of arranging a comfortable physical environment in private organizations proved a significant dependence of the productivity of employees on the physical environment in which they perform their duties. However, there is the scarcity of research conducted in a public organization, especially in the higher education sector. The methodological tool of the research was the method of quantitative analysis, in which a questionnaire was used to collect data from 81 administrative staff of a public university with several campuses in South Africa. The findings indicated that many respondents generally perceived a comfortable physical environment necessary to increase performance. These were, however, not always matched by their perceptions of what transpired at their offices. For instance, 63% of respondents viewed comfortable furniture as critical for the performance of their duties. Nevertheless, only 55% of respondents agreed that their university furniture was comfortable, with 24% disagreeing and 21% taking a neutral stance. The split in perceptions makes it imperative for the university to attend to areas of weakness and inequality in providing physical environment resources. A future study could examine whose offices are more comfortable than others in university contexts. In addition, a promising direction of future research should be the reconciliation of employees’ perception of the comfort of the physical environment in offices with the results of observations. This will enrich the obtained results.
Open Research Data in the Open Science Ecosystem and Business Environment
Authors: Boiko Anton , Kramarenko Olha , Mayboroda Tetyana
Published: January 2023

Today, one can observe shifts in the research landscape, which is formed by digitization and open science principles. The open science movement continues to gain momentum, attention and debate. In parallel with the principle of unity, open science gives rise to a taxonomy of several related ideas, guidelines and concepts, such as open access, open replicable research and open data. Over the past fifteen years, research institutions have focused on open access to publications. However, recently the focus of attention has shifted to research data as a “new currency” in research activities and their distribution in open access, and the guiding principles of data management are becoming crucial for the wide implementation of open science practices and the effective use of data in research, industry, business and other sectors of the economy. In this context, it is relevant to carry out a thorough study of primary scientific works on open science issues and to study the role of the concept of “open research data” in the paradigm of a holistic ecosystem of open science and business ecosystem. In this work, it is proposed to use the methods of quantitative and qualitative bibliometric analysis, which allows to identify the main trends and form the basis for further research. The information base for this work was the international scientometric database Scopus, which enables to analyze bibliographic data using built-in tools and import them for external use in the VOSviewer software. The study revealed an increasing trend in the number of publications on the subject under study, with the highest annual growth rate in 2017 (76%) and 2019 (66%). Qualitative bibliographic analysis made it possible to analyze the most cited and, therefore, trending works on the selected topic. In terms of the number of citations per year, the results show that the studies with such directions in open science as open program code (open source); data/research reproducibility, research data management; open access to publications (open access) are most popular. In addition, a cluster analysis of the co-prevalence of keywords was conducted. It formed clusters dedicated to both institutional and infrastructural problems of the development of open science and research data. Separately, the results of the analysis create a scientific basis for further research into the key determinants of the effectiveness of the implementation of a proper research data management system at the micro, meso, and macro levels. It will improve the effectiveness of the implementation of scientific developments from one field of knowledge to another, while achieving increased interdisciplinary research. In parallel with this, interested persons of the real sector of the economy get the opportunity to analyze scientific results, determining the possibility of their adoption in their own activities.
Academic Publishing: Research Leadership in the Context of Digitalization and Globalization of the Business Environment
Authors: Stavrova Elena
Published: January 2023

The aim of the present study is to recreate the new role that academic publishing houses perform in the conditions of digital transformation and the growing number and volume of scientific publications in the conditions of oligopolistic competition, of structuring the ecosystem of academic publishing as an opportunity to build a network of mutually intersecting interests. The chosen approach analyzes the dynamic environment in which academic publishing houses function under the influence of subsequent crises and changes in the business model of accumulation and dissemination of scientific knowledge. Bearing in mind the special role of academic publication and distribution, it has a key role in the exchange of scientific knowledge, expanding the possibilities of access and use of already created and distributed scientific production to increase academic institutions’ competitiveness. Academic publishing and knowledge dissemination are facing the need for digital transformation and redesign of the access system. Only in such a case will it realize its practical goals of creating added value and return on the resources invested in the system. This change in the role of academic publishing makes it relevant. It strengthens its contribution to limiting the opportunities for abuse of authors’ copyright on the results of their scientific research. Academic publishing and distribution form a changing and relatively new field that, in the current market conditions, is tasked with satisfying the interests of universities, researchers and end-users for access to scientific knowledge. The main challenges faced by academic publishing include: the provision of open access to scientific information; the protection of intellectual property; the realization of economic efficiency based on invested resources and increased competitiveness. In the end, academic publishing houses are economic agents, using various funding sources, and hence realize to varying degrees the effect of their improved market positioning. In this way, this industry contributes to the promotion of scientific knowledge and copyright protection for researchers, the possibility of comparisons and new searches, and for investors in the publishing business − to receive a real return for the resources invested. The present study is tasked with giving a new perspective to the business of academic publishing and distribution as a socially significant ecosystem subject to basic economic laws and its role in sharing scientific knowledge to improve the welfare of society.
Comment on the article S.A. Sumin, V.I. Gorbachev. Legal Aspects of the Central Veins Catheterization
Authors: S. M.
Published: January 2023

Comment on the article S.A. Sumin, V.I. Gorbachev. Legal Aspects of the Central Veins Catheterization
Perioperative management of patients with adrenal insufficiency
Authors: Dunts Pavel V. , Li O. E. , Shumatov V. B.
Published: January 2023

The article is a review of modern publications covering the issues of adrenal insufficiency in patients in the periopreparative period. The article covers the issues of epidemiology, etiology and pathogenesis, presents algorithms for examining patients with adrenal insufficiency. Topical issues such as the perioperative management of patients receiving steroid hormone replacement therapy, depending on the incidence of the operation and the problems of the hypoadrenal crisis are considered.
Does innovation efficiency affect financial performance? The role of ownership concentration
Authors: Triyonowati  , Amalia Elfita Rizki , Suwitho  , Mildawati Titik
Published: January 2023

The company that is synonymous with the application of science and technology is the manufacturing industry (Krmela et al., 2022). Manufacturing companies in Indonesia have been accustomed to the use of technology in their production activities so far, because technology really helps the company’s production to be more effective (Muchran, 2020). This study examines the effect of innovation efficiency on firm performance and the moderating role of ownership concentration on this effect. This study examines innovation efficiency as the optimal combination of innovation input and innovation output. The inputs used are research and development expenses, machine repair expenses, and information technology purchases. Meanwhile, the output of innovation. This study used 616 annual reports of manufacturing companies from 2013 to 2018. The analytical technique used is a moderated regression analysis. The results show that efficiency is positively and significantly correlated with company performance. In addition, the results of the study provide evidence of concentrated ownership, encouraging managers to be more intensive in carrying out innovation efficiency so that it affects increasing company performance. These findings show that there is efficiency in innovation projects that can improve company performance, and companies with concentrated ownership find it easier to carry out innovation efficiency because of the active involvement of shareholders in the management process when innovation projects are implemented aimed at improving company performance.
Understanding the Financial Performance of PT PLN (Persero): A Narrative on State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) with a Mandate of Electricity in Indonesia
Authors: Hendrocahyo Hendrocahyo , Kurniawati Lestari
Published: January 2023

As the only electrical company that sells electric power to society and performs the assignments from the government, the financial performance of PT PLN (Persero) is attracting public attention. Some perspectives worry about PT PLN (Persero)’s financial condition and even give a negative sentiment. The research explored how to understand the financial performance of PT PLN (Persero) through a narrative constructed by data storytelling concept for neutralizing the public’s tension. The research used the stories retrieved from interviews, e-mail correspondence, and annual reports. Based on the data collected in 2020, PT PLN (Persero) has shown improvement. The company has positive income growth, an increase in assets, a decrease in liabilities, and improved financial ratios compared with last year’s performance. Even though PT PLN (Persero) gets government support, the company’s initiative program also influences financial improvement. PT PLN (Persero) also has done some mitigation actions for the risk it faced, such as paying the principal debt and its interest on time, maintaining the financial ratio, and ensuring cash availability. In addition, the monitoring from the Ministry of Finance also helps PT PLN (Persero) to maintain its financial performance safe. Lastly, the Ministry of SOE hopes that society can consider PT PLN (Persero) ’s effort to provide electricity to all Indonesian regions as part of the valuation of the company.
Investigating the Effect of Consumer Ethnocentrism, Cosmopolitanism, and Relative Product Quality to Brand Preferences: An Insight from Generation Z in Indonesia
Authors: Yunitasari Eva , Parahiyanti Cesya Rizkika
Published: January 2023

The development of the economy in the current globalization era is increasingly rapid. The business world in various industries has tight competition, including the makeup industry. The research aimed to explore Generation Z’s preferences toward global brand makeup products in Indonesia. It applied a quantitative research with descriptive analysis. The data using a questionnaire distributed to 236 respondents were calculated using Partial Least Square (PLS). The results find that cosmopolitanism does not directly contribute to Generation Z’s preferences for global makeup products in Indonesia or through relative product quality. Meanwhile, consumer ethnocentrism has a positive influence on Generation Z's preferences for global makeup products in Indonesia directly or through relative product quality. It also shows that the relative product quality of global makeup products in Indonesia positively affects Generation Z’s preferences. The research findings provide insights for local makeup producers to improve their quality and compete more with global makeup products. Generation Z, as makeup consumers in Indonesia, prefers to purchase products based on quality. Buying global brand makeup products does not make them lose the spirit of nationalism towards their country. However, the research is only limited only to Generation Z as the samples in Indonesia. Therefore, there is an opportunity for different results if the research is carried out in other regions or with consumers from other generations.
Is there still room for warfarin after the appearance of direct oral anticoagulants?
Authors: Panchenko E. P.
Published: January 2023

After the appearance of direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC), the use of vitamin K antagonists (VKA) has become more rare, but nevertheless, there are diseases in which they remain indispensable drugs. This review is devoted to VKA and the diseases in which these drugs can be used. The article compares the mechanism of action of VKA and DOAC, discusses methods of monitoring VKA therapy. Among the diseases of non-alternative use of VKA, mechanical prosthetic heart valves, atrial fibrillation in patients with moderate and severe mitral stenosis, antiphospholipid syndrome should be mentioned. Another indication for the appointment of anticoagulants is thrombosis of the left ventricle. In patients who have survived a myocardial infarction complicated by left ventricular thrombosis, anticoagulant treatment should be continued for up to 6 months with repeated imaging control. For this purpose, warfarin is successfully used. Currently, there is insufficient data to recommend the routine use of DOAC in patients with KrCl less than 25–30 ml/min, and in routine practice, warfarin remains the main anticoagulant in such patients. Direct oral anticoagulants have practically not been studied in the so-called special groups of patients: patients with congenital thrombophilia and rare localizations of thrombosis. There were practically no such patients in randomized trials and very little is known about the effectiveness of DOAC, so today warfarin remains the main drug for their treatment. Despite the fact that DOAC has displaced VKA in patients with non-valvular AF, we should not forget that it is VKA that we are obliged to prove the effectiveness of anticoagulants in patients with AF. The article discusses the pharmacogenetics of warfarin in relation to the data of the Russian Federation, as well as the practically important question of the possibility of resuming anticoagulants in patients with bleeding, the results of their own research are presented.
Modern approaches to the prevention of venous thromboembolic complications in patients with active cancer
Authors: Fedotkina Yu. A. , Panchenko E. P.
Published: January 2023

Cancer is one of the most significant risk factors for venous thromboembolic complications (VTEC), which combines deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Of the many well-known risk factors for VTEC, only cancer is associated with a 4-fold increased risk of venous thrombosis, and in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy the risk increases by up to 6.5-fold. Venous thrombosis is increasingly common in cancer patients and contributes significantly to the course of the underlying disease and mortality, especially when combined with additional risk factors, the most significant of which are surgery and chemotherapy treatment. The prevention and treatment of VTEC in cancer patients is a challenge, primarily due to the pathogenesis of cancer-associated thrombosis, the presence of additional risk factors associated with cancer, the high risk of haemorrhagic complications, reduced renal function and the recurrent nature of VTEC. Aspects of safe prevention remain an integral part of the management of patients with active cancer. The most vulnerable periods for the development of VTEC are the periods when the patient is hospitalised for surgical or therapeutic treatment and the long period of chemotherapy treatment on an outpatient basis. A comprehensive approach to the prevention of VTEC in patients with cancer should primarily involve careful selection of high-risk patients at each stage of treatment of the malignancy; these patients are the ones who will benefit most from drug thromboprophylaxis. The treatment of an already confirmed VTEC in a cancer patient always involves the additional challenges of drug interactions and increased haemorrhagic risk due to prolonged use of treatment doses of anticoagulants, which may in turn affect the effectiveness of chemotherapy or the efficiency and safety of anticoagulant therapy.
Markers of coagulation and inflammation and adverse events in patients with active cancer and atherosclerosis: common features and differences
Authors: Fedotkina Yu. A. , Komarov A. L. , Dobrovolsky А. В. , Krivosheeva E. N. , Frolkova О. О. , Titaeva E. V. , Balakhonova T. V. , Panchenko Е. Р.
Published: January 2023

Introduction. Thrombotic complications (TC) in different vascular systems dictate the fate of high-risk patients. In cardiological practice, patients with advanced atherosclerotic vascular disease (MFA) represent the most vulnerable group. Malignant neoplasm (MN) is one of the most significant risk factors for developing TCs, especially in the context of antineoplastic therapy. The presence of significant differences in the mechanisms of thrombogenesis in malignant neoplasms and atherosclerosis determines the appropriateness of a comparative study of markers of coagulation activation and endothelial damage in order to identify common features and differences specific to each pathology.

 Aim. To examine markers of coagulation activation and growth factors in active cancer and advanced atherosclerotic vascular disease, to identify their common features and differences specific to each pathology.  

Materials and methods. A total of 22 patients with MN (Group 1) and 58 patients with MFA (Group 2) were enrolled in the study. The assessed biomarkers included: von Willebrand factor (VWF), D-dimer, growth differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15) and vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A).  

Results. Patients with MN had an increased likelihood of disease progression within 6 months at D-dimer level > 1121 ng/mL (OR = 10.5; 95% CI 1.4–81.0, p = 0.014) or VWF > 189% (OR 10.5, 95% CI 1.36–81.0, p = 0.014); the likelihood of death within two years of follow-up at D-dimer level > 1121 ng/mL (OR = 7.0; 95% CI 0.97–50.57, p = 0.04), or VWF > 203% (OR = 10, 5, 95% CI 1.36–81.06, p = 0.014). In patients with MFA, the likelihood of prognosis determining events within one-year of follow-up was determined by increased levels of VWF > 157% (OR = 9.2, 95% CI 1.02–82.8, p = 0.048) and GDF-15 > 1548 pg/ml (OR = 5.7; 95% CI 1.09–29.5, p = 0.04).  

Conclusions. Endothelial damage and coagulation activation are more pronounced in patients with MN than in patients with MFA. In patients with malignant neoplasms, the outcomes were associated with D-dimer and VWF levels, and in patients with MFA – with VWF and GDF-15 levels.
The role of von Willebrand factor in hemostasis pathology
Authors: Avtaeva Yu. N. , Melnikov I. S. , Vasiliev S. A. , Gabbasov Z. A.
Published: January 2023

Von Willebrand factor (VWF) is a multimeric plasma glycoprotein present in endothelial cells, megakaryocytes, platelets, and connective tissue. It mediates platelet adhesion in small arteries. VWF also binds and protects coagulation factor VIII from degradation. Moreover, VWF is involved in inflammatory response, linking hemostasis and inflammation. VWF multimers and platelets attached to damaged or activated endothelium mediate leukocyte recruitment, facilitating local inflammatory response. At shear rates above 5000 s–1, VWF molecules are capable of hydrodynamic activation that changes their conformation from globular to fibrillar. Therefore, VWF plays a key role in cellular hemostasis at high shear rates. Acquired and inherited disfunction, defective synthesis or increased proteolysis of VWF multimers lead to bleeding, as in von Willebrand disease or Heyde syndrome. Pathological activation of VWF may lead to the development of thrombotic complications of coronary artery disease. COVID-19, especially severe form, is characterized by prothrombotic shift in pulmonary vascular bed. Following endothelial damage, VWF plasma level rises and ADAMTS-13 activity decreases. In patients with COVID-19, a change in the VWF/ADAMTS-13 ratio is associated with an increase in the risk of thromboembolic complications. Therefore, assessment of hydrodynamic activation of VWF under flow conditions may be valuable in fundamental research and laboratory diagnostics.
Survey of float tank operating practices
Authors: Suppes Laura Michele , Jahromi Ashkahn , Vore Roy
Published: January 2023

Float tanks are recreational water baths with high concentrations of MgSO4 used for sensory deprivation. Documentation on standard operating practices within float tank facilities is lacking, which is useful for understanding the need for regulation. The goal of this study was to explore typical float tank operating practices by issuing a questionnaire to US float facilities on water treatment, testing, replacement and other maintenance methods. The survey was completed by 45 float tank operators across the US. Results show a spectrum of operating practices across float tank facilities and operational and risk distinctions from swimming pools and spas. To date, only one case of Pseudomonas aeruginosa associated with float tank use, and one outbreak associated with exposure to an art exhibition mimicking a float tank, have been published. Although float tanks pose a lower risk to users than swimming pools, they still pose some risk and health authorities should consider licensing float facilities. Knowledge gaps in float tank water quality best management practices were also observed. Most facilities use micron bag filtration, yet the contaminant removal efficacy of these systems is understudied. Additionally, more research is needed exploring chlorine, pH and alkalinity test kit accuracy in water with MgSO4.
Maximum energy loss in a vertical drop equipped with horizontal screen with downstream rough and smooth bed
Authors: Yonesi Hojjat Allah , Daneshfaraz Rasoul , Mirzaee Reza , Bagherzadeh Mohammad
Published: January 2023

Screens are one of the recent energy dissipator structures that can be used downstream of small hydraulic structures. In this study, screens were used horizontally at the brinks of the vertical drop with downstream smooth and rough bed to investigate the energy loss of the drop. Experiments were performed on two porosities of screens, a relative critical depth of 0.13–0.39 and a median size of 1.9 cm aggregates. The results showed that for a relative critical depth of more than 0.3 in a vertical drop equipped with a screen with a rough bed, the drop length with respect to smooth bed increases. Compared to applying a Type I stilling basin, a vertical drop equipped with a screen with downstream smooth and rough bed reduces the drop length by approximately 50%. Although a rough bed increases air entrainment, it has no effect on the energy loss and pool depth of a vertical drop equipped with a horizontal screen with smooth bed. The use of horizontal screens at the brinks of the vertical drop causes maximum energy loss in the downstream of drop. Equations were provided to estimate the flow parameters with a R2 value of more than 0.925 and a normalized root mean square error of less than 0.04.
Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Novel Oxazolidinone Derivatives
Containing Dithiocarbamate Moiety as Antibacterial Agents
Authors: Ding Xiudong , Gao Zhanfeng , Liu Siyu , Xu Sicong , Li Zhiwei , Jiang Jia , Fan Ruixi , Chen Tong , Zhao Yanfang , Lu Hengzhi , Hou Yunlei
Published: January 2023

Background:

In this article, a series of novel oxazolidinone derivatives containing dithiocarbamate
moieties have been designed and synthesized.

Methods:

Their antibacterial activities were measured against Staphylococcus aureus,
vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREF), linezolid-resistant Enterococcus faecalis (LREF)
and Streptococcus agalactiae (GBS) by minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) assays.

Results:

Dithiocarbamates were found conducive to the maintenance of antibacterial activity. Most of
them exhibited potent activity against Gram-positive pathogens comparable to linezolid. The most promising
compound A8 showed remarkable antibacterial activity against S.aureus, VREF, LREF, and GBS
pathogens with MIC values between 0.25 and 1 μg/mL, which might be a promising drug candidate for
further investigation.

Conclusion:

A series of novel oxazolidinone derivatives containing dithiocarbamate moieties might be
promising drug candidates for further investigation.
Mesenchymal Stem Cells Therapy for COVID-19: From Basic Research to
Clinical Trial
Authors: Tao Ya-Chao , Chen En-Qiang
Published: January 2023

The novel pathogenic severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a serious challenge for human health. In severe cases, patients
suffer from acute respiratory distress syndrome even organ failure, usually owing to the dysregulated
immune response and widespread inflammation. Considering that there is no known cure for COVID-19
despite the increased morbidity and mortality rate of COVID-19, modalities targeting immunity and inflammation
may be promising therapeutics against COVID-19. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) possessing
immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and antiviral properties, can be of potential
benefit to a subset of severe and critically ill patients with COVID-19. In the present study, we described
the underlying mechanisms of MSCs therapy and provided a thorough research study on the recent
clinical trials of MSCs for SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Auditing of Outsourced Data Integrity - A Taxonomy
Authors: Srivastava Akhilesh Kumar , Kumar Manoj
Published: January 2023

Introduction:

Cloud has gained a huge number of consumers in today's environment due
to its broad range of services. On the cloud server, data owners can store any type of data, and users
can access it whenever they need it.

Methods:

Numerous challenges come with the ease of use of outsourced data. The accuracy and
secrecy of data outsourced come at stake. Users have a low level of trust in cloud service providers
since they can be deceptive at times. A cloud audit is an examination conducted by a data owner to
assess and document the performance of their cloud vendor.

Results:

The goal of a cloud vendor audit is to determine how well they follow a set of predetermined
controls.

Conclusion:

In the article, the authors present various schemes of cloud auditing, their categorizations,
and merits and demerits along with the future directions of research in the domain.
Does skepticism moderates the effect of auditor work experience, independence, and auditor training on auditor ability to detect fraud?
Authors: Widyastari Ni Kadek Widnyani , Badera I Dewa Nyoman , Sisdyani Eka Ardhani
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study is to prove and explain empirically the factors that affect the auditor's ability to detect fraud which consists of work experience, independence, and auditor training, and empirically prove and explain skepticismin moderating the effect of audit experience, independence, and auditor training on auditor's ability to detect fraud. The population in this study are auditors working in Public Accounting Firms in the Provinces of Bali & Nusa Tenggara in 2022 with a total of 130 people. The sample used in this study uses the saturated sample method. The data collection method in this study was a survey using a questionnaire. The analysis technique used to answer the problem formulation uses Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) analysis with the Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) application. The results of the analysis provide evidence that audit experience, independence, and auditor training have a positive and significant effect on the auditor's ability to detect fraud and skepticismcan moderate the effect of audit experience, independence, and auditor training on the auditor's ability to detect fraud.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Digital Social Mobility Data in COVID-19 Predictive Models: A Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Espiritu Kristopher Dylan , Velmovitsky Pedro Elkind , Grewal Rajan Singh , Miranda Pedro Augusto Da Silva E Souza , Salim Shahan , Oyibo Kiemute , McMullen Eric P. , Morita Plinio Pelegrini
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating the world since late 2019. In response, governments across the world implemented mobility restrictions to halt the spread; however, these limitations only slowed transmission. To understand the disease and guide public health interventions, there have been many attempts to develop predictive models. One method to forecast COVID-19 is through using Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Therefore, this paper seeks to review the literature for articles using mobility data as an indicator for ML-based COVID-19 forecasting models.

OBJECTIVE

This paper seeks to review the literature for articles using mobility data as an indicator for ML-based COVID-19 forecasting models.

METHODS

Four databases (Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and PubMed) were searched for articles related to forecasting COVID-19 using ML and mobility data. The articles were then screened and excluded based on a series of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Once the articles were screened, aspects related to the data used, ML models used, and outcomes were extracted from the article.

RESULTS

This study examined and identified four patterns of findings. The first was that most of the studies included examined the USA. This paper also found that Long-Short Term Memory (LSTM) was the most common and effective model when forecasting COVID-19. The most common mobility dataset used was Google, however, SafeGraph and Baidu’s mobility datasets also produced quality results.

CONCLUSIONS

From this review, it appears that mobility data is a good indicator for ML-based on COVID-19 forecasting models. Despite this, there are a lot of improvements that can be made such as the inclusion of COVID-19 variant data. It is also evident in this review that the most common limitation in this field is lack of data, such as lack of public health compliance data, and the asymptomatic nature of COVID-19
Accountability Mechanism and Academics’ Research Output: Lessons for Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
Authors: Kaguhangire-Barifaijo Maria , L. Nkata James , Namara Rose , Komakech Robert Agwot
Published: January 2023

The paper examined institutional research practices that promote academics’ motivation to engage in writing and publication. The idea was prompted by enormous effort and financial support UMI has committed on various research and publication-related programs and activities, including; annual research cluster grants, conference funding, graduate supervision, and guest scholars that are periodically engaged to facilitate in the areas of; research, supervision, scholarly writing, publication, grant proposal writing, etc. Every year (save for the pandemic period), the institute disburses funds to academics that respond to research grant calls in a timely fashion. Similarly, there were newly graduate doctoral candidates, still with fresh and novel publishable research ideas. It was revealed that academics are recognized for graduate supervision to completion, instead of co-publication efforts. The paper concludes that the lack of “price-tags” for research uptake, and the current accounting system that focuses on the usage of funds, instead of the outcomes has continued to diminish academics motivation to publish. Similarly, the practice to settle for the “raw research reports” instead of publications as a way of accountability had affected academics’ desire to publish. Further, collegial cooperation had affected implementation of personnel decisions related to research. Lastly, the delayed performance feedback on individual publication statuses affected their publication acumen. The paper recommends that institutions need to devise accountability systems for funded research activities as a way of sustaining academics’ research passion and motivation. Similarly, the institution should use the detailed “quarterly performance output reports” to regularly update members on their research uptake situation, other than waiting for the expiry of the five-year employment contract.
Effects of Learning flow and Lecture Usefulness on Learning Persistence Intention and Lecture Satisfaction in Online Classes: Comparison of Real-time Video Lecture and Video Recorded Lecture
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Jeong Euni
Published: January 2023

Objectives The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between variables and the difference of learning flow, lecture usefulness, learning persistence intention and lecture satisfaction depending on online lecture types. And it is to analyze the effect of learning flow and lecture usefulness on learning persistence intention and lecture satisfaction.
Methods An online survey was conducted and data were collected from 279 students in an C college located in Chungnam. Results from descriptive statistic, t-test, correlation and regression analysis are as follows.
Results First, the comparisons of mean differences indicated that real-time video lecture had higher scores on learning flow and lecture usefulness, lecture satisfaction than video recorded lecture. And there are no significant difference of learning persistence intention depending on online lecture types. Second, in case of real-time video lecture, learning flow correlated positively with lecture usefulness, lecture satisfaction. Also in case of video recorded lecture, learning flow correlated positively with lecture usefulness, lecture satisfaction. Third, as a result of regression analysis, the factors affecting learning persistence intention were lecture usefulness and cognitive flow in the case of real-time video lecture. And it was lecture usefulness in the case of video recorded lecture. The factors affecting lecture satisfaction were cognitive flow and emotional flow in the case of real-time video lecture. And they were lecture usefulness, emotional flow and behavioral flow in the case of video recorded lecture.
Conclusions For effective online classes for college students, it is necessary to design a teaching that identifies the characteristics and differences of each online lecture type and increases learning flow and lecture usefulness.
Funcionalidade, sintomas diversos e qualidade de vida de pacientes submetidos à quimioterapia paliativa
Authors: Ralph Rafaela de Morais Cavalcanti , Souza Nauã Rodrigues de , Figueiredo Eudanusia Guilherme de , Freire Daniela de Aquino , Oliveira Thaís da Silva , Brandão Careli Pereira
Published: January 2023

Este artigo teve como objetivo analisar a funcionalidade, sintomas diversos e qualidade de vida de pacientes submetidos à quimioterapia paliativa. Foi realizado um estudo descritivo, transversal, com 105 pacientes atendidos em uma instituição referência em oncologia no estado de Pernambuco. Os dados foram obtidos entre outubro de 2015 e janeiro de 2016, por meio dos instrumentos: Edmonton Symptom Assessment System, escala de Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group/Karnofsky e questionário de qualidade de vida em cuidados paliativos. O software utilizado para análise dos dados foi o SPSS. Identificou-se predomínio de uma população com baixos níveis de escolaridade e renda familiar, com boa funcionalidade e condições de desenvolver as atividades de vida diária. Foi encontrada menor porcentagem de pessoas com capacidade funcional afetada. Entre os sintomas mais prevalentes destacaram-se: depressão, náusea e sonolência. Chegou-se à conclusão de que construir o perfil dos pacientes em quimioterapia paliativa é importante para o planejamento e construção de uma assistência capaz de promover melhorias na qualidade de vida, baseada na individualidade de cada paciente, favorecendo uma prática humanizada.
Reproductive aspects of Brachidontes rodriguezii in the high intertidal; extreme environmental effects
Authors: Rapalini Paula , Gimenez Juliana , Burroni Nora , Torroglosa María Eugenia
Published: January 2023

In this study we tried to reveal if under conditions of high-stress mussels presented some trade off about reproductive aspects like size/frequency of oocytes and the reproductive cycle of the mussel Brachidontes rodriguezii. This species dominates the rocky intertidal coast of Buenos Aires province, Argentine and is a prey item of several exploited species. Mussels were collected from December 2011 to May 2013 in the upper level of it distribution in the high intertidal coast. Gonad tissue samples were processed according to standard histological procedures. Four gonadal development stages were described for males and females all year round. According to the significant decrease in the frequency of mature oocytes, the spawning events were in February 2012/2013. This study also reports hermaphrodite and parasite mussels in very low frequency. We concluded that the frequency and duration of the post-spawning gonadal development stage were the most notable difference along the vertical distribution, suggesting that the high-stress condition of high intertidal impacts negatively on gonad restoration.
Penggunaan Sidik Jari dalam Mengungkap Kasus Tindak Pidana Pencurian
Authors: Yulianto Andrean Dwi , Monita Yulia , Rakhmawati Dessy
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study is to find out and aware of the process of using fingerprints in uncovering criminal acts of theft which are carried out for investigations in the jurisdiction of Polresta Jambi and to find out and realize the effectiveness of fingerprints as a supporter of the investigation process which is used as evidence in cases of criminal acts of theft in the jurisdiction Polresta Jambi. With many cases of theft with violence and weighting, the use of fingerprints in Polresta Jambi to revealing a crime of theft is because fingerprints are very accurate. With the use of fingerprints, the investigation process can be easier compared to other evidence, if fingerprints are found as initial evidence, the investigators just need to process the fingerprints and the identity of the owner of the fingerprint will be seen immediately, then the investigators just need to look for the person whose identity and known as suspected of being the perpetrator of the crime of theft.  The effectiveness of Polresta Jambi has been very effective, it can be seen from the 27 cases that occurred from 2017-2020, It will be revealed using fingerprints as initial instructions because they were supported by sophisticated tools in which the tools were directly sent from the central INAFIS in Indonesia. Jakarta, so it does not take long time to process the fingerprints.
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Tujuan Penelitian Untuk mengetahui dan menyadari proses penggunaan sidik jari dalam mengungkap tindak pidana pencurian yang dilakukan untuk penyidikan di wilayah hukum polresta jambi serta untuk mengetahui dan menyadari efektivitas sidik jari sebagai pendukung proses penyidikan yang dijadikan alat bukti dalam perkara tindak pidana pencurian di wilayah hukum polresta jambi. Dengan banyak kasus pencurian dengan kekerasan dan pemberatan, penggunaan sidik jari ini yang dilakukan oleh Polresta Jambi dalam mengungkapkan suatu tindak pidana pencurian karena sidik jari sifatnya sangat akurat. Dengan penggunaan sidik jari ini, maka proses penyidikan bisa lebih mudah dibanding dengan alat bukti lain, apabila sudah ditemukan sidik jari sebagai barang bukti awal, maka penyidik tinggal mengolah sidik jari tersebut dan akan terlihat langsung identitas pemilik sidik jari tersebut, lalu penyidik tinggal mencari orang yang sudah diketahui identitasnya itu yang di duga sebagai pelaku tindak pidana pencurian. Dan Efektivitasnya sendiri, untuk Polresta Jambi sudah sangat efektif terlihat dari 27 kasus yang terjadi dari tahun 2017-2020 semuanya terungkap dengan menggunakan sidik jari sebagai petunjuk awal karena didukung alat-alat yang canggih yang mana alat-alat tersebut langsung di kirim dari INAFIS pusat di Jakarta, sehingga untuk mengolah sidik jari tersebut tidak memakan waktu yang lama.
Pencegahan Kejahatan Terhadap Cybercrime
Authors: Agung Andreas , Hafrida Hafrida , Erwin Erwin
Published: January 2023

This article aims to find out and understand about cybercrime prevention and analyze the constraints of the implementation of cybercrime prevention in the Jambi Regional Police Jurisdiction. The results of this study show that: 1. Prevention of cybercrime by jambi police there are various forms of prevention consisting of cyber patrols, online education, through instagram accounts, twitter @ccicjambi and also actions in the form of education carried out offline through leaflets and tron videos, direct reprimands through social media, take down, legal action. 2. As for cybercrime prevention has not run optimally than the prevention and enforcement carried out by the Jambi Regional Police, this is due to the lack of personnel than the Jambi Subdit Cyber Police Ditreskrimsus itself. Author's advice to law enforcement officials 1. Polda Jambi is expected to recruit many experts in the field of Information Technology or IT and increase cyber patrols, cyber education, direct reprimands, take downs, and legal actions consistently and must be better in conducting offline and online education. 2. Jambi Police must pay attention to repressive measures to cybercrime perpetrators in order to provide a deterrent effect and ensure legal certainty to victims.

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Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan memahami mengenai Pencegahan cybercrime dan menganalisis mengenai kendala pelaksanaan Pencegahan cybercrime di Wilayah Hukum Polda Jambi. Hasil penelitian ini memperlihatkan bahwa: 1. Pencegahan cybercrime oleh Polda Jambi terdapat berbagai bentuk  pencegahan terdiri dari patroli siber, edukasi online, melalui akun instagram, twitter @ccicjambi dan juga tindakan berupa edukasi yang dilakukan secara offline melalui selebaran maupun video tron, teguran langsung melalui sosial media, take down, tindakan hukum. 2. Adapun pencegahan cybercrime belum berjalan dengan maksimal dari pada pencegahan serta penegakan hukum yang dilakukan oleh Polda Jambi hal ini disebabkan oleh kurangnya personil daripada Ditreskrimsus Polda Jambi Subdit siber sendiri.

saran penulis kepada aparat penegak hukum 1. Polda Jambi diharapkan  dapat merekrut banyak tenaga ahli dibidang Information Technology atau IT serta meningkatkan lagi  patroli siber, edukasi siber, teguran langsung, take down, dan tindakan hukum secara konsisten serta harus lebih baik lagi dalam melakukan edukasi offline maupun online. 2. Polda Jambi harus memperhatikan tindakan represif kepada pelaku cybercrime guna untuk memberikan efek jera serta menjamin kepastian hukum pada korban.
Modeling orientational features via Geometric Algebra for 3D protein coordinates prediction
Authors: Pepe Alberto , Lasenby Joan
Published: January 2023

By protein structure prediction (PSP) we refer to the prediction of the
3-dimensional (3D) folding of a protein, known as tertiary structure,
starting from its amino acid sequence, known as primary structure. The
state-of-the-art in PSP is currently achieved by complex deep learning
pipelines that require several input features extracted from amino acid
sequences. It has been demonstrated that features that grasp the
relative orientation of amino acids in space positively impacts the
prediction accuracy of the 3D coordinates of atoms in the protein
backbone. In this paper, we demonstrate the relevance of Geometric
Algebra (GA) in instantiating orientational features for PSP problems.
We do so by proposing two novel GA-based metrics which contain
information on relative orientations of amino acid residues. We then
employ these metrics as an additional input features to a Graph
Transformer (GT) architecture to aid the prediction of the 3D
coordinates of a protein, and compare them to classical angle-based
metrics. We show how our GA features yield comparable results to angle
maps in terms of accuracy of the predicted coordinates. This is despite
being constructed from less initial information about the protein
backbone. The features are also fewer and more informative, and can be
(i) closely associated to protein secondary structures and (ii) more
readily predicted compared to angle maps. We hence deduce that GA can be
employed as a tool to simplify the modeling of protein structures and
pack orientational information in a more natural and meaningful way.
DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT AT THE CURRENT STAGE OF MEDICAL REFORM IN UKRAINE
Authors: Kaliuha O. , Zegeng Chen , Xiaozhen Peng
Published: January 2023

Annotation. In the conditions of transformation and digitalization
of the public health system, the question of using medical management
does not arise. Doctors and leaders of different levels discuss on the
appropriate platforms what kind of management in the healthcare system
and the management of medical institutions should be. The authors
consider it expedient to use strategic tools for managing this type of
organization, including their organizational and financial changes.
Management involves not only the adaptation of the organization to the
environment, but also a directed influence on the environment, its
change and the creation of conditions for the implementation of the
strategy and the achievement of goals, especially in a system where
“money follows the patient”. The main urgent tasks of the healthcare
system today are to ensure the availability and improvement of the
quality of medical care, to ensure the economic efficiency of the
medical services provided. The National Health Service of Ukraine is a
unique mechanism for the implementation of the tasks set and the
modernization of healthcare. Medical management must study and research
the ever-changing trends in healthcare. In modern conditions, the
healthcare management system should be provided with the attributes of
organizational flexibility, be self-sufficient, be able to promptly and
actively respond to changes in the external environment, which will
ensure its competitiveness in the medical services market.