bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Crowdsourcing for the spatialization and signaling of Covid-19 transmission predictors: an approach based on risk perception
Authors: Arouca Murilo Guerreiro , Cruz Carlos Daniel S. , Barreto Marcos Ennes , da C. Neves Isa Beatriz , Costa Federico , Khalil Hussein , Brito Ricardo Lustosa
Published: May 2022

Popular participation in public health actions is essential for fighting Covid-19, especially in vulnerable urban communities where the lack of geographical data at fine resolution scale hinders appropriate spatial responses. This work proposes a crowdsourcing-based solution that captures georeferenced data regarding the population's perception of risk in relation to transmission predictors of Coronavirus. The proposed solution allows for mapping and sending real-time alerts regarding the presence of such transmission predictors. A validation study involving 20 people from a community in the city of Salvador revealed that the proposed solution is highly acceptable as user-centred alert tool, especially among young people.
Coffee Break Virtual: uma experiência musical interativa e colaborativa
Authors: Araújo Carlos G. , Martins Gustavo , Gomes Genildo , Kienen João Gustavo , de Freitas Rosiane , Castro Thais , Gadelha Bruno
Published: May 2022

Concertos e recitais de música geralmente são apresentações formais de peças musicais, executadas por um ou mais músicos, tendo uma audiência quase totalmente passiva que se restringe a aplaudir ao final de cada peça executada. Esse formato de apresentação é o mais comum, apesar de algumas peças serem escritas com finais alternativos para ajuste à audiência, ainda assim sem prever uma interação mais efetiva. Propomos, neste trabalho, uma apropriação desta possibilidade de interferência do público, em performances colaborativas, através da utilização de tecnologia para interação em tempo real, possibilitando à audiência definir a sequência de execução desses trechos pré-determinados de repertório popular. Isso é definido no contexto de um coffee break de evento científico como uma atividade de descontração, visando integração dos participantes. Foi realizado um estudo piloto simulando essa experiência inicial em um coffee break e os resultados destacam maior interação, entusiasmo e engajamento dos participantes.
Konfliktmanagement in der Bundeswehr
Authors: Schütte Matthias
Published: May 2022

With a foreword by Prof. Dr. iur. Michael Kawik and Prof. Dr. iur. Darius O. Schindler.

Conflicts in the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) are of a special nature. This is partly due to the specific framework conditions of an army, but also to the historically grown self-image of the troops with their traditions and elites. Conflict management in the Bundeswehr is characterised by a tendency towards isolation from the outside world, a military language that is not very empathetic, pronounced power imbalances and massive overregulation through decrees and service regulations.

Unlike companies in the economy, the Bundeswehr does not currently have a conflict management system. In his work, the author designs such a system and shows ways for its introduction and necessary reforms.
Paris polyphylla: An Important Endangered Medicinal Plants of Himalayan Foothills
Authors: Phurailatpam Arunkumar , Choudhury Anju
Published: May 2022

Paris polyphylla is an important threatened medicinal plants found mainly in the north eastern parts of India. These rhizomatic plants are in great demands and extracted injudiciously from the wild. The rhizome is the economic part which is used for its various medicinal properties. The present article gives an account of updated information on its phytochemical and pharmacological properties and its ethno medicinal uses on account of the tale from the local people and veds, literature and their conservation aspects in the region. The review reveals that wide numbers of phytochemical constituents have been isolated from these plants. The rhizomes of the several species of the genus Paris have been used as haemostatic and anti-inflammatory agent to treat traumatic injuries, snake bites, abscess, parotitis and mastitis. For the last few decades or so, extensive research work has been done to prove its biological activities and pharmacology of its extracts. Excessive injudicious collection and harvesting from the wild has pushed these species towards extinction. Domestication, cultivation and strict laws are the need of the hour to save these species from extinction.
Leveraging on Data Sciences: Review of Architectural Practice and Education in Nigeria
Authors: Allison John , Alaere Bala Anita
Published: May 2022

Big data sciences demand the significant role of the architect. Particularly, facilitate the birth of an antifragile construction industry and more robust data sciences community of professionals. Skilled community necessary to build sustainable liveable cities with emerging creator’s economy. Liveability, well-being, and sense of belonging in the city are connected. Conversely, dismissive attitude by decision-makers towards architectural practice and education, even among architects, in recognizing architecture as data-driven and source of data deserve rethink. Here the chapter demonstrates architects as data scientists and the symbiotic relationship that exist between architecture and 3D computer graphics while highlighting emerging data sciences opportunities and threats. The chapter adopted principally reviews of scholarly literatures, draws from authors’ 20-years personal experiences, and industry leaders’ views. The language is accessible yet academically concise. The chapter concluded with recommendations, including highlights of big data technologies potential transformation of 3D computer graphics. The implications are policy, design, and education.
Temporomandibular Joint Hypermobility Examination through Differentiation of Sounds
Authors: E. Loster Jolanta , Grochala Justyna
Published: May 2022

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ), being an almost well-known anatomical structure but its diagnosis may become difficult due to sounds accompanying joint movement. One example is temporomandibular joint hypermobility (TMJH), which still requires comprehensive study. TMJH is a rare disorder; however, its prevalence at the level of around 4% is still significant. We propose a diagnostic method of TMJH based on the digital time-frequency analysis of sounds generated by TMJ. The volunteers were diagnosed using the RDC/TMD questionnaire and auscultated with the Littmann 3200 electronic stethoscopes on both sides of the head simultaneously. Recorded TMJ sounds were transferred to the computer via Bluetooth® for numerical analysis. The research reveals characteristic time-frequency features in acoustic signals which can be used to detect TMJH. This can help differentiate other disc displacements from joint hypermobility.
Contribution of Geographic Information Systems to the Development of Ancient Cities
Authors: Nassir Mustapha
Published: May 2022

The world has experienced a significant development of information and communication systems, new technologies, and basic infrastructure. The possession of integrated management systems would contribute to the consolidation of the functional performance of heritage buildings. This study focuses on the ancient city of “Taroudant”, located in central Morocco. The geographic information system (GIS) has helped draw maps that identified the geographic data of the city. GIS has also identified the population expansion from 1912 to 2006, which was the reason for the deterioration of heritage buildings in the city. Moreover, GIS has contributed to drawing maps that determine the location of the collapsed parts of the walls, along with the location of historical monuments in Taroudant, facilitating touristic visits and the identification of its features in a short period of time without the need for a tour guide. Presently, modern technologies and applications are among the most important elements supporting the successful transformation of traditional heritage buildings into digital monuments.
Features of microbiocenosis and production of hydrogen peroxide by gum symbionts in adolescents with catarrhal gingivitis and chronic gastroduodenitis
Authors: Lisetska Iryna , Rozhko Mikola
Published: May 2022

Introduction. The key links in the etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal tissue diseases are the quantitative and qualitative changes in the composition of the microflora of the oral cavity, with the simultaneous deterioration of oral hygiene, and reduction of local and general immunity, which occurs more often in the presence of somatic diseases. Aims. The aim of the paper was to study the features of the microbiocenosis of periodontal tissues and the production of hydrogen peroxide by gum symbionts in adolescents with catarrhal gingivitis and chronic gastroduodenitis. Methods. The condition of the microbiocenosis of the gums of 83 adolescents from 12 to 18 years, which was divided into groups depending on the diagnosed catarrhal gingivitis and chronic gastroduodenitis, was studied. Bacteriological examination was performed to isolate pure cultures of microorganisms and to identify them according to generally accepted microbiological methods. The ability of the selected cultures to produce hydrogen peroxide was studied on an indicator medium with potassium-iodine-starch system, by the iodometric method. Results. The results of microbiological studies showed significant changes in qualitative and quantitative indicators of the microbiocenosis of the gingival mucosa in the affected area of patients with gingivitis, compared with dentally and somatically healthy individuals in the control group. In the group of clinically healthy adolescents, hydrogen peroxide producers were found on the mucous membrane of the gums only in 5.0 ± 1.15% of the examinees. In catarrhal gingivitis, hydrogen peroxide producers were found in 52.4 ± 2.4 % of the examined main group subjects (p < 0.01) and in the 50.0 ± 2.5 % of the examined comparison group subjects (p < 0.01). Conclusion. Among adolescents with catarrhal gingivitis, which occurs on the background of chronic gastroduodenitis, there were more pronounced quantitative and qualitative changes in the microbiocenosis of the gums. The hydrogen peroxide produced by them can act as an additional damaging factor in the pathogenesis of the inflammatory process of the gingival area.
Triglyceride to high density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio is elevated in patients with complicated type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Bilgin Satilmis , Aktas Gulali , Atak Tel , Kurtkulagi Ozge , Kahveci Gizem , Duman Tuba , Akin Havva , Balci Buse , Erturk Asli
Published: May 2022

Introduction/Aims: Microvascular and macrovascular complications lead to recurrent hospital admissions, hospitalizations, disability, and death in the course of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Triglyceride to HDL cholesterol ratio (THR) is associated with insulin resistance. We aimed to find out whether there is a relationship between THR and diabetic complications in patients with T2DM. Methods: Patients with T2DM were enrolled in the study. The study population was divided into two groups according to the presence or absence of diabetic complications. Characteristics and laboratory data of the patients with (group A) and without (group B) diabetic complications were compared. Results: Median THR values of the groups A and B were 3.86 (0.33-53.38) and 2.86 (0.63-17.88), respectively (p = 0.006). THR level was significantly and positively correlated with glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) (r = 0.12, p = 0.04) and fasting glucose levels (r = 0.14, p = 0.02). Conclusion: We suggest that THR should be monitored in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in order to detect diabetic microvascular complications earlier. Increased THR levels should prompt further investigation of diabetic complications in this population.
Comparison of cognitive status of diabetic and non-diabetic elderly in the last ten years in primary health care in Iran
Authors: Borhaninejad Vahidreza , Saber Maryam
Published: May 2022

Introduction. Cognitive disorders and chronic diseases such as diabetes are common problems of aging. The aim of this study was to determine and compare the cognitive status of diabetic and non-diabetic elderly in the past ten years in primary health care in Iran. Method: This cross-sectional study was performed on people aged 60 years and older in Kerman, Iran in 2020. In total, this study was performed on 200 patients (100 diabetic and 100 non-diabetic) meeting inclusion criteria. The Short Mental Status Questionnaire (MMSE) and The Informant Questionnaire for Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE) were used to assess cognitive function. The validity and reliability of the questionnaires were confirmed in this study. Data were analyzed using Chi-square, T-test, and ANOVA analysis in SPSS 21 software. Results. The results showed that there was a statistically significant difference between diabetic and non-diabetic groups in the current cognitive status and cognitive status in the last ten years. The mean scores of cognitive function from the short mental status questionnaire in the diabetic group were lower than in the non-diabetic group (p = 0.001). The mean scores of the cognitive deficit screening questionnaire in diabetic elderly were higher than in non-diabetic elderly (p < 0.001). Conclusion. Based on the results of this study, health care providers and family physicians should focus on controlling diabetes and identifying any cognitive impairment in the early stages of comprehensive care of diabetic patients.
Observer-based fault estimation in steer-by-wire vehicle
Authors: Đorđević Vladimir , Stojanović Vladimir , Pršić Dragan , Dubonjić Ljubiśa , Menezes Morato
Published: May 2022

In this paper, the mechanism for the fault estimation (FE) problem for a steer-by-wire (SBW) vehicle with sensor and actuator faults is investigated. To deal with the design issues, we transformed the nonlinear model of SBW vehicle into a new coordinate system to jointly estimate the sensor and actuator faults. In the new coordinate system, the Lipschitz conditions and system uncertainties are also considered. The proposed schemes essentially transform the original system into two subsystems, where subsystem-1 includes the effects of actuator faults but is free from sensor faults and subsystem-2 only has sensor faults. Then two sliding mode observers (SMOs) are designed to estimate actuator and sensor faults, respectively. The sufficient conditions for the existence of the proposed observers with FI°o performance are derived and expressed as an LMI optimization problem such that the upper bounds of the state and fault estimation errors can be minimized. Finally, the numerical example with simulation results is provided to validate the practicability and efficacy of the developed estimation strategy
INTERNATIONAL TRADE REVIEW OF ASIAN TIGERS COUNTRIES (2000-2020)
Authors: Bozkurt Tuba , Karaköy Çağatay
Published: May 2022

East Asian countries have a significant share in world trade and production. Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and South Korea, also known as Asian tigers, stand out among other East Asian countries. These countries have come to a position that directs world trade in the last quarter-century with their growth rates, competitive advantages they have achieved in their markets, and the level they have reached in the field of technology. From this point of view, this study investigated the foreign trade activities of the Asian Tigers countries (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and South Korea) for the 2000-2020 period and to determine the countries with which the Asian Tigers trade the most. The data used in the study were obtained from the “World Trade Organisation” and "Trademap" sites. The Asian Tigers have had a financially solid and successful period every year.  They have a successful economic policy that can quickly overcome crisis periods with minor damage.  It has been seen that they are among the best countries in foreign trade with their export-based foreign trade policies and technology infrastructure investments.
Aura in temporal lobe epilepsy: Correlation with postsurgical outcome
Authors: Milenković Jana , Vojvodić Nikola
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Aura is a subjective feeling that represents warning of the incoming seizure and it is the very beginning of the epileptic seizure. Epilepsy is a chronical disease which manifests itself through spontaneous repetition of epileptic seizures. Aim: Determine the differences between characteristics of auras in patients with pharmacoresistant temporal epilepsy which were in remission after the surgically treatment and patients who had recurrent seizures after the procedure. Material and methods: Retrospective study includes patients with focal pharmacoresistance epilepsy treated in the Neurology Clinic, Epilepsy Department, Clinical Center of Serbia in the period between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2019. After treatment by resective surgery the patients were postoperatively tracked for one year. The information that were collected were about the duration of epilepsy, the presence of febrile seizures, lateralization of the ictal and interictal EEG, and number and type of the auras that patients had. Chi-square and Fisher's test will be used in order to assess the difference in frequency between examined variables according to postsurgical outcome. Results will be considered as significant if p ≤ 0.05. Analysis done in IBM SPSS ver. 21. Results: Total number of the patients in this study is 132 - 57 male and 75 female. The most common type of the aura was mesial temporal aura and it was present in 77 (58.3%) patients, and after that by frequency comes nonspecific aura (12.1%). Up to 50% of the patients had only one aura, and 17 (12.9%) patients were without auras. A number of 110 patients had favorable outcome, and 22 patients had non-favorable outcome. There was no statistically significant difference found at frequency of examined variables according to postsurgical outcome (p > 0.05). The statistically significant difference in localization of the interictal EEG according to epileptic focus was discovered (p < 0.001). Conclusion: There is no statistically significant difference in frequency of listed variables according to outcome.
The effect of traumatic exposure on thymus weight level after dexamethasone application in rats
Authors: Knežević Milica , Ivanišević Milica , Kojović Natalija , Starčević Ana
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Thymus is the central lymphoid organ responsible for proper immune cell maturation, hence ensuring functional T cell repertoire. Stress induces elevated levels of hormones that profoundly alter immune response. Susceptibility to physiologically synthesised and exogenously applied glucocorticoids make thymus an ideal substrate for anatomical and morphological analysis. Aim: Our research aimed to investigate the impact of endogenous and exogenous glucocorticoids on thymus weight level. Material and methods: Experimental procedure was conducted on male Wistar rats, 12 in total, divided into 2 groups - control and experimental. Latter was exposed to two kinds of stressors. Acute stress included immobilization with exposure to the predator's odor. Chronic social stress included rotation of the animals held in pairs. On the 11th day of the experimental procedure, half of the experimental group received dexamethasone treatment (impact of endogenous + exogenous glucocorticoids) while the other half did not (impact of endogenous glucocorticoids). After the experiment, animals were sacrificed and their thymuses were obtained and measured. For statistical analysis, ANOVA was used to test differences between groups and LSD test for each group testing. Results: Results showed statistically significant differences between the thymus mass of different groups (F=4.336, p=0.048). The part of the experimental group that received dexamethasone had a smaller thymus weight level compared to the part of the experimental group that received no treatment (p=0.024). No statistically relevant results were obtained after comparing thymus masses from impact of endogenous glucocorticoids and control group (p>0.05). Conclusion: Exogenous glucocorticoids induce morphological changes in thymus which are observed in decreased weight level. Stress induced thymus apoptosis, but it was not sufficient to lead to decrease in thymic mass. Our further experiments will put emphasis on understanding of morphological and anatomical changes caused by stress.
Sources of information among medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Đokić Milena , Đokić Ana , Stanisavljević Tamara , Milić Nikola , Milin-Lazović Jelena
Published: May 2022

Introduction: The use of relevant sources of information and a high level of knowledge about risky behavior and ways of COVID-19 transmission are crucial for disease prevention and its spread. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess sources of information among medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Material and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 373 students of the Faculty of Medicine University of Belgrade. The anonymous questionnaire consisted of 3 parts: socio-demographic characteristics, information sources and the attitude towards available information about COVID-19. Questionnaire was available online during January 2021. Results: At the beginning of the pandemic, one third of the students were informed several times a day (37.5%), latter it would drop to being informed several times a week (33.8%) (p < 0.05). Television and official websites were stated as the main information sources during the pandemic. Students of IV - VI year of medical school significantly more often informed themselves from official websites in contrast to I - III year students (75.5% vs 61.6%, p = 0.014). More than 2/3 of the students stated that the information about the coronavirus is accurate and up-to-date, but only a third were satisfied with the information during the pandemic. Conclusion: A large number of arteriolosclerotic CSVD patients complain of different types of headaches. The results of this study should emphasize the importance of mass and social media to public health policymakers as the most common sources of public information, which can reduce the spread of inaccurate information that can affect people's behavior towards a pandemic. This study also accentuated the need to make the younger student population aware of the importance of using relevant and reliable sources of information.
The role of stereotactic body radiation therapy in the treatment of colorectal liver metastases
Authors: Marinković Mladen , Stojanović-Rundić Suzana
Published: May 2022

Colorectal cancer is third most common malignant disease and second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. In 2020, there were 5900 new cases in Serbia and around 3300 number of deaths related to this disease. Metastatic disease is most frequently located in liver. Surgery is first option if complete resection of liver metastases is achievable. Since liver metastases are resectable in 10 - 20% of cases, there is a possibility of implementation of other treatment modality. Alternative for surgery in local treatment of unresectable metastases are stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), interstitial and intraluminal brachytherapy, transarterial chemoembolization, hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy, selective internal radiation therapy with yttrium-90 resin microspheres, cryoablation, radiofrequency, chemical, and microwave ablation. Candidates for SBRT are patients with unresectable liver metastatic disease and patients with comorbidities which disable surgical treatment, with adequate function of uninvolved liver tissue. Respiration induced motion of target volume can be reduced by introduction of motion management strategies such as infrared markers, deep inspiration breath hold, abdominal compression, respiratory tracking and gating. CyberKnife, TomoTherapy machine and modified linear accelerators are used for delivering SBRT. These units allow us to deliver dose more precisely and to make dose escalation. Different regimes of fractionation are optional, from single fraction to hypo fractionation regimes, and doses are typically around 30 - 60 Gy in 3 fractions. Low toxicity rates in patients with liver metastases treated with SBRT are in relation with precise treatment planning, dose prescription and fractionation. Results of research suggest that delivery of large doses can provide high rate of local response, but on the other hand there is possibility of disease progression out of target volumes. With adequate selection of patients with unresectable liver metastases, the implementation of SBRT, especially in combination with effective systematic treatment modalities, can provide better local control with extension of survival.
The influence of retail facility lighting on shoppers' product perception
Authors: Tešić Dejan , Bogetić Zoran , Petković Goran
Published: May 2022

Background: The subject of the paper is lighting, which represents one of the instruments of shopper marketing. Review of the relevant literature suggests that lighting can have a significant impact on the appearance of the observed product. Purpose: The aim of this paper is to evaluate whether lighting in a retail facility affects the behaviour of shoppers on the Serbian market. Study design/methodology/approach: Data for testing hypotheses were collected from the sample on the market of Serbia. In order to collect data, an online experiment was conducted. Data were processed using repeated measures one-factor analysis of variance. Findings/conclusions: Based on the research results the conclusion is that different treatments of lighting colour and temperature affect the shoppers' perception of the quality of the observed product, but do not affect shoppers' price perception of the observed product on the Serbian market. Limitations/future research: Limitations of this research are: research on the basis of one characteristics of lighting, online research, one subject of observation, number of treatments, light source and influence of the device screen characteristics. Future research should include: research in more realistic conditions, usage of various stimulus and sources of artificial lighting and identification of the device by which the respondent accessed the questionnaire with the aim of comparison of the obtained results.
Romances teatrales entre Mira de Amescua, Calderón y Lope, ritmo, asonancia y cuestiones de autoría
Authors: Kroll Simon , Sanz-Lázaro Fernando
Published: May 2022

Partiendo de dudas acerca de la autoría de El divino Jasón, el artículo examina la paternidad de dos autos sacramentales con aproximaciones estilométricas complementarias. En primer lugar, se realizó una ronda inicial de pruebas estilométricas tradicionales basadas en tokens. Seguidamente, se clasificaron los textos de acuerdo a las características métricas de sus romances. Las pruebas de ambas aproximaciones asociaron El divino Jasón con Mira de Amescua, mientras que clasificaron La universal redención entre las obras de Lope de Vega.

Por lo tanto, el autor parece imprimir en los patrones rítmicos de sus octosílabos una huella semejante a las que revelan los métodos estilométricos clásicos. De esta manera, junto a la contribución a la lingüística forense, este artículo presenta un nuevo método para el estudio de los aspectos sonoros del teatro aurisecular.
Como vai a Arte na Educação Infantil?
Authors: Vieira da Cunha Susana Rangel
Published: May 2022

Este artigo tem como foco das discussões as ações pedagógicas naturalizadas em artes visuais desenvolvidas nas instituições de Educação Infantil no Brasil. Os exemplos, reflexões e análises são decorrentes das experiências docentes da autora no curso de Pedagogia da UFRGS e pesquisas desenvolvidas em Escolas Municipais Infantis de Porto Alegre com professoras e crianças ao longo de 15 anos. Para além de traçar um panorama das pedagogias em arte no contexto da educação infantil, procura-se entender e problematizar as concepções de criança, arte e educação que norteiam tais práticas pedagógicas nas instituições que educam crianças pequenas.
Estágio em artes visuais como campo de pesquisa
Authors: Siqueira Juliano
Published: May 2022

Este artigo busca pensar o estágio em artes visuais como campo de pesquisa, como contato da investigação plástica com a docência na formação do professor de arte. Esta conexão entre pesquisa e educação pode possibilitar experiências colaborativas que rompem com o modelo disciplinar que opera na maioria das escolas. O estágio e a escola são olhados como objetos de pesquisa, à luz das ideias de Foucault (2019), na busca de desenvolver estratégias, para além dos exercícios escolares de transmissão de informações (PEY, 2000). O fazer artístico implica movimentos no espaço e ações que contrastam com a imobilização do corpo na carteira escolar e em frente às telas. O estágio pode abrir espaço para uma educação que não aciona os dispositivos de disciplinamento e sai da indiferença, para problematizar uma pedagogia dividida em dirigentes e dirigidos, que tem a norma hierárquica como política de verdade.
Por que não? Para desestabilizar algumas certezas sobre espaços educativos e seus sujeitos
Authors: Silveira Juzelia Moraes
Published: May 2022

A escrita deste artigo foi desenvolvida a partir de reflexões que teço entrelaçando experiências como professora em duas instituições distintas: como professora de ensino fundamental em uma escola da rede municipal de Florianópolis/SC e também do curso de Licenciatura em Artes Visuais da UDESC/SC. Em diálogo com aportes da Cultura Visual e Estudos do Cotidiano, procuro realizar argumentações sobre aspectos que me parecem necessários para serem problematizados, revisitados, impulsionados no curso de formação de professores, buscando pensar em modos de atuação docente que se construam mais atentos ao que se apresenta no cotidiano escolar. E, com isso, ampliar redes de aprendizagem que sejam mais significativas aos atores envolvidos no processo educativo.
The Particulars of Applying Odontoprotectors at Different Stages of Therapeutic Process of Periodontal Diseases (A Scoping Review)
Authors: Hlazunov Oleh , Hruzdeva Alla , Fesenko Viktor , Korniichuk Oleksandr , Penskyi Kostiantyn
Published: May 2022

Rational use of drugs underlies the development of a treatment strategy. In particular, it is important in dental practice to properly select odontoprotectors for the prevention, treatment and maintenance therapy of periodontal diseases. A methodological approach based on the Arskey & O’Malley’s framework was applied to analyse the state of knowledge and previous studies on the use of odontoprotector drug group at different stages of the therapeutic process of periodontal disease. Of the 6 initial scientific databases, the research was conducted in 3 databases that best met the specified search conditions: Google (Google Scholar); PubMed; Wiley InterScience (The Cochrane Library). The literature was selected for the last 5 years (2016-2021). A total of 492 scientific papers were analysed. It is established that the available scientific information is divided into 4 main areas: the use of herbal remedies and folk remedies; antibiotic therapy in dental practice; prospects for the use of nanotechnology in dentistry; results of experimental researches and review articles on a particular active pharmaceutical ingredient.
A simple correlation for horizontal micro-fin tube convective boiling with example calculation
Authors: Kedzierski Mark A , Lin Lingnan
Published: May 2022

This paper presents a simple correlation containing nine dimensionless parameters to predict the local convective boiling heat transfer within a micro-fin tube that was developed from a dataset that included a wide range of refrigerants, flow conditions, and hydraulic diameters. Flow boiling measurements from 36 studies were gathered to produce a dataset containing 29 refrigerants and 15 different hydraulic diameters ranging from 1.8 mm to 6.7 mm. The database was adjusted so that the definition of the Nusselt number, the Reynolds number, the heat flux, and heat transfer coefficient were all defined in the same way for each study. In addition, values for the most recent fluid properties were used for the calculation of dimensionless parameters that were used in the new correlation. The new correlation for micro-fin convective boiling predicted the measurements from the database to within 10.3 % for pure-refrigerants and azeotropic mixtures and 12.3 % for zeotropic mixtures.
“Spred den gode nyhed, Islamisk Stat består”
Authors: Aae Bjarke
Published: May 2022

Den jihadistiske oprørsgruppe Islamisk Stat i Irak og Syrien forklarede og legitimerede gruppens militære fremgang fra 2011-2014 – der lagde grunden for proklamationen af et Islamisk kalifat i sommeren 2014 – med reference til guddommelig støtte og indgriben. I takt med jihadisternes gradvise militære kollaps fra 2015-2019 opstod der dermed også et behov for at begrunde, hvorfor man pludselig led nederlag: Var tilbagegangen en del af en guddommelig plan, eller var gruppen ikke længere blandt Guds udvalgte? Med udgangspunkt i Islamisk Stats arabisksprogede propagandalitteratur2 undersøger denne artikel, hvilke religiøse (og ikke-religiøse) virkemidler og argumenter gruppen har brugt til at forklare og rationalisere den militære tilbagegang og kalifatets deroute. Artiklen bidrager således til litteraturen om og forståelsen af Islamisk Stat specifikt og jihadismen generelt. Derudover bidrager den til det bredere ekstremismeforskningsfelt i forståelsen af, hvordan (religiøse) ekstremistiske grupperinger overlever og tilpasser sig i modgang.
Birds, Groundhogs, and Squirrels
Authors: Raboin Regina Fisher
Published: May 2022

It takes a strong data science community and many stakeholders to make disparate types of data work so that you and I can continue to explore and learn. Being proactive by including diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) policies and practices, along with evaluating liaison/outreach roles and established programs and tools, will go a long way in strengthening the library, its staff and services, and the institution. Fighting for the “food” you need to grow the profession and data services is key to the future of the RDM library community.
Impact of COVID-19 social distancing on medical research from the perspective of postgraduate students: a cross-sectional online survey
Authors: Dong Chen , Yu Zhou , Liu Wei , Zhang Yu , Zhang Zhe , Zhang Lei , Cui Zhiwei , Fan Xiao , Zhu Yuhan , Peng Han , Gao Botao , Ma Xianjie
Published: May 2022

Objective

To investigate the impact of COVID-19 social distancing on medical research from the perspective of postgraduate students.

Methods

A cross-sectional study using an online survey was conducted from October 31 to November 1, 2021. A questionnaire was used to assess the impact of COVID-19 social distancing on medical research among postgraduate students. The questionnaire included basic information, medical research information, and information about social distancing measures. Participants also completed the self-made Research Work Affected Scale of Postgraduates (RWAS-P; qualitative evaluation: very mildly 0–10; mildly 11–20; moderately 21–30; severely 31–40; very severely 41–50). Logistic regression was used to identify factors related to the impact of COVID-19 social distancing.

Results

A total of 468 participants were analyzed; 95.2% of the participants adhered to social distancing measures. The median total RWAS-P score was 22. The median RWAS-P scores for earlier research data, current research projects, future research plans, paper publication, and graduation schedule were 2, 6, 6, 6, and 4, respectively (score range 0–10). The higher grade of students, experimental research, and existence of inappetence or sleeplessness were related to negative attitude towards COVID-19 social distancing (odd ratio = 6.35, 9.80, 2.31, 2.15, 1.95, respectively).

Conclusions

Participants reported that social distancing had a moderate overall impact on their medical research. Social distancing had the greatest impact on current research projects, future research plans, and paper publications among postgraduate students. Higher grade level, experimental research type, inappetence, and sleeplessness were related to the impact of social distancing on their medical research.
Quantifying phenological diversity: a framework based on Hill numbers theory
Authors: Sánchez-Ochoa Daniel , González Edgar J. , Arizmendi Maria del Coro , Koleff Patricia , Martell-Dubois Raúl , Meave Jorge A. , Pérez-Mendoza Hibraim Adán
Published: May 2022

Background

Despite the great concern triggered by the environmental crisis worldwide, the loss of temporal key functions and processes involved in biodiversity maintenance has received little attention. Species are restricted in their life cycles by environmental variables because of their physiological and behavioral properties; thus, the timing and duration of species’ presence and their activities vary greatly between species within a community. Despite the ecological relevance of such variation, there is currently no measure that summarizes the key temporal aspects of biological diversity and allows comparisons of community phenological patterns. Here, we propose a measure that synthesizes variability of phenological patterns using the Hill numbers-based attribute diversity framework.

Methods

We constructed a new phenological diversity measure based on the aforementioned framework through pairwise overlapping distances, which was supplemented with wavelet analysis. The Hill numbers approach was chosen as an adequate way to define a set of diversity values of different order q, a parameter that determines the sensitivity of the diversity measure to abundance. Wavelet transform analysis was used to model continuous variables from incomplete data sets for different phenophases. The new measure, which we call Phenological Hill numbers (PD), considers the decouplings of phenophases through an overlapping area value between pairs of species within the community. PD was first tested through simulations with varying overlap in phenophase magnitude and intensity and varying number of species, and then by using one real data set.

Results

PD maintains the diversity patterns of order q as in any other diversity measure encompassed by the Hill numbers framework. Minimum PD values in the simulated data sets reflect a lack of differentiation in the phenological curves of the community over time; by contrast, the maximum PD values reflected the most diverse simulations in which phenological curves were equally distributed over time. PD values were consistent with the homogeneous distribution of the intensity and concurrence of phenophases over time, both in the simulated and the real data set.

Discussion

PD provides an efficient, readily interpretable and comparable measure that summarizes the variety of phenological patterns observed in ecological communities. PD retains the diversity patterns of order q characteristic of all diversity measures encompassed by the distance-based Hill numbers framework. In addition, wavelet transform analysis proved useful for constructing a continuous phenological curve. This methodological approach to quantify phenological diversity produces simple and intuitive values for the examination of phenological diversity and can be widely applied to any taxon or community’s phenological traits.
Genome-wide identification of CBF genes and their responses to cold acclimation in Taraxacum kok-saghyz
Authors: Zhang Haifeng , Gong Yongyong , Sun Peilin , Chen Sixue , Ma Chunquan
Published: May 2022

C-repeat binding factors (CBFs) are transcription factors that are known to play important roles in plant cold acclimation. They are highly conserved in most higher plants. Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TKS) is an herb native to China and Kazakhstan and is well-known for its production of rubber silk with industrial and economic value. To understand cold acclimation mechanisms, we conducted a genome-wide discovery of the CBF family genes in TKS and revealed ten CBF genes. A bioinformatic analysis of the CBF genes was carried out to analyze the phylogenetic relationship, protein conservative motifs, protein physicochemical properties, gene structure, promoter cis-acting elements, and the gene expression patterns under cold acclimation and control conditions. It was found that most of these genes were highly responsive at the late stage of cold acclimation, indicating that they play important roles in the cold acclimation processes of TKS. This study provides a theoretical basis for the study of the molecular functions of the CBF gene family in TKS, and a useful guidance for the genetic improvement of the cold tolerance traits of TKS and other plants, including crops.
Yield, Productivity and Economics of Integrated Farming System under Irrigated Conditions of Western Maharashtra
Authors: Kharche P. P. , Surve U. S. , Pokharkar V. G. , Patil S. C. , Salgar S. B.
Published: May 2022

The study was conducted at All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Integrated Farming System, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri to develop integrated farming system model for irrigated conditions of Western Maharashtra. The model was designed for 1 ha area with crop, horticulture, dairy, goat, poultry and vermicompost unit. The integrated farming system model generated system productivity in sugarcane equivalent yield of 375 t ha-1. The gross monetary returns from combination of crop + horticulture + dairy + goat + poultry + vermicompost unit were ₹ 10,55,758 and net monetary returns was ₹ 4, 58, 943 with B:C ratio (1.77). Of this total net returns obtained from integrated farming system model, the per cent contribution of different components were crop (25%), horticulture (4%), dairy (24%), goat (18%), poultry (29%) and vermicompost (7%). Employment generation in integrated farming system model was 422 Man days year-1.
Role of Demographic Factors in Relationship with High Performance Work System
Authors: Kumar Darsi Pradeep , Ashok K. R. , Hemalatha S. , Olive P. Flowrine
Published: May 2022

Aim: The education and globalization had increased the awareness among the employees regarding their rights and expectations to evaluate their performance. The level of perception regarding the existence of HPWS varies with demographic variables like age, education and gender. The objective of the paper is to analyse the role of demographic factors in relation to set of human resource practices of the high performance work system.

Study Design: The primary data were collected form employees regarding the implementation of HPWS.

Methodology: Cronbach’s alpha, the Correlation and general linear regression were used to envisage the objective of the study.

Results: The result revealed that, the demographic factors like age, education and current working experience were positively correlated with the HR practices. The educational qualification of the employees had greater impact than other demographic factors.
A Case of Overlapping Autoimmune Sclerosing Cholangitis and Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Authors: Shtawi Mouayad Al , ALakkad Ashraf , Zein Naser Al , Azaz Amer Masaud , Shubbar Imad
Published: May 2022

This case study revolves around a 14-year old female patient, who was otherwise healthy and normal, but brought to the hospital for her condition. The patient presented with complaints of fever, sore throat, severe abdominal pain, and generalized body aches for the last two days.

She appeared to be lethargic and weak. Her condition had made her fatigued and a yellowish tinge of the face and sclera was obvious, pointing towards a likely case of jaundice. Upon abdominal examination, the patient also had hepatomegaly and splenomegaly present, and the muscles appeared to be tender as well.

The child was admitted to the hospital, where her lab investigations revealed that she was anemic. Other investigations revealed that her liver enzymes and bilirubin levels were significantly elevated. Her DAT was positive and there was a presence of high eosinophilia.

However, her Hepatitis A, B, and C screening came out to be negative. She was kept as a suspected case of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia as it appeared to be the most probable diagnosis, given her condition, but following a biopsy she was also confirmed as a case of Autoimmune Sclerosing Cholangitis.

Once the diagnosis was confirmed, the child was treated accordingly. This was a unique case because it involved a significant overlap in the presence of two diseases. Both of the diseases, although similar in appearance, could have caused great havoc if they were not separately diagnosed and treated accordingly.

This case study deals with such an overlapping case that was brought to the hospital. With a myriad of confusing symptoms, it was obvious that the diagnosis could have been misdiagnosed or incorrectly diagnosed. However, the lab reports and examinations that were carried out smartly helped in excluding the other diagnoses which would have obviously lead to confusions and also in starting the wrong treatment.

This case study deals with the examination, laboratory protocols, along with the association of symptoms, all of which help in reaching towards the final diagnosis in a timely manner and thus, helped treat the patient effectively.

The case study also highlights how both of these diseases present in a patient of the younger population, and how they need to be managed effectively and efficiently to ensure that there are no complications that might alter the already deteriorating state of the patient.
Assessment of Genetic Variability and Correlation for Floral, Yield and Yield Contributing Traits in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Niharika T. , Srikanth T. , Madhukar P. , Yellagoud T.
Published: May 2022

Developing high yielding hybrid rice varieties is much needed to ensure food security to meet the requirement of increasing population across the world. Cytoplasmic male genetic sterility system is a valuable technology for exploitation of heterosis and production of high yielding hybrid rice with better grain quality. A total of forty rice genotypes comprising 20 maintainer and 20 restorer lines were evaluated to study the variability and correlation between floral, yield and yield contributing traits. High significant variation was observed among the genotypes for all the studied traits. Number of grains per panicle, 1000 grain weight and duration of spikelet opening recorded high GCV values and high heritability coupled with high genetic advance which indicated the broad genetic base, less environmental influence and these traits are under control of additive gene action. The correlation analysis among the traits were further studied. The duration of spikelet opening, plant height, number of productive tillers, stigma breadth expressed positive significant association along with positive direct effect on grain yield per plant indicated that selection for these traits will be effective in varietal development programme as well as exploring the gene pool.