bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Design and Analysis of Cylinder Liner with Different Coatings
Authors: V. M Abishek , N Faizudeen , S. H Chandru , R Palani.
Published: October 2022

Abstract: In this project, the surface of a cylinder Liner in a diesel engine is coated with ceramiccoating powders by the plasmaspray technique using Ansys and its surface behavior is subsequently analyzed. The purpose of this study is to analyze with tribological effects of surface coating for a Liner in frictional mechanism. In, with and without coated cylinderliner was analyzed with Ansys software. The modeling and analysis of the cylinder liner is carrying by the catia and ansys software. Also, the combustion flow analysis of the cylinder liner is carried by Ansys software. From the obtained test results, it was found that the coated liner having improved properties in towards the diesel engine performance. The results show less deformation and fewer scratches due to wear on the Titania-coated Liner ascompared to uncoated one.
Wavelength-stabilized ns-pulsed 2.2 kW diode laser bar with multiple active regions and tunnel junctions
Authors: Ammouri Nor , Christopher Heike , Fricke Jörg , Ginolas Arnim , Liero Armin , Maassdorf Andre , Wenzel Hans , Knigge Andrea
Published: October 2022

The improvement of the performance of a distributed Bragg reflector
laser bar emitting near 905 nm through the use of multiple epitaxially
stacked active regions and tunnel junctions is reported. The bar
consisting of 48 emitters (each having an aperture of 50 μm) emits an
optical power of 2.2 kW in 8 ns long pulses at an injection current of
1.1 kA. This corresponds to an almost threefold increase of the pulse
power compared to a bar with lasers having only a single active region.
Due to the integrated surface Bragg grating, the bar exhibits a narrow
spectral bandwidth of about 0.3 nm and a thermal tuning of only 68 pm/K.
The Seasonality of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Western Australia Prior to Implementation of SARS-CoV-2 Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions
Authors: Minney-Smith Cara , Foley David , Sikazwe Chisha , Levy Avram , Smith David
Published: October 2022

Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) seasonality is dependent on
the local climate. We assessed the stability of RSV seasonality prior to
the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Western Australia (WA), a state spanning
temperate and tropical regions. Method RSV laboratory testing data were
collected from January 2012 to December 2019. WA was divided into three
regions determined by population density and climate; Metropolitan,
Northern and Southern. Season threshold was calculated per region at
1.2% annual cases, with onset the first of ≥2 weeks above this
threshold and offset as the last week before ≥2 weeks below. Results The
incidence of RSV in WA was 6.3/10,000. The Northern region had the
highest incidence (15/10,000), more than 2.5 times the Metropolitan
region (IRR 2.7; 95% CI, 2.6-2.9). Test percentage positive was similar
in the Metropolitan (8.6%) and Southern (8.7%) regions, with the
lowest in the Northern region (8.1%). RSV seasons in the Metropolitan
and Southern regions occurred annually, with a single peak and had
consistent timing and intensity. The Northern tropical region did not
experience a distinct season. Proportion of RSV A to RSV B in the
Northern region differed from the Metropolitan region in 5 of the 8
years studied. Conclusions Incidence of RSV in WA is high, especially in
the Northern region, where climate, an expanded at-risk population, and
increased testing may have contributed to greater numbers. Before the
SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, RSV seasonality WA was consistent in timing and
intensity for the Metropolitan and Southern regions.
Necks for sex or food: Giraffes stand to gain
Authors: Cavener Douglas , Bond Monica , Lohay George , Wu-Cavener Lan , Hou Xiaoyi , Pearce David , Lee Derek
Published: October 2022

Evolution of the giraffe neck was originally proposed as an adaptation
to foraging at the tops of acacia trees, but this theory has been
overshadowed by the “necks for sex” hypothesis that proposed that long
necks evolved via sexual selection associated with male neck fighting.
The necks for sex hypothesis predicted that males would have longer
necks than females and that their necks would continue to grow
throughout their lives. Because adult giraffe males are much larger than
adult females, male giraffe necks are indeed longer but this is also
true for all the core anatomy. We measured and analyzed the relative
anatomical proportions of the neck, legs, and body trunk of the Masai
giraffe (G.c. tippelskirchi) in captivity in North America and from wild
populations in Tanzania. In contradiction to the necks for sex
hypothesis, female giraffe have proportionally longer necks compared to
their forelegs than males. Moreover, the female body trunk is
proportionally longer whereas male forelegs are proportionally longer.
We speculate that the proportionally longer female neck is to compensate
for female’s overall shorter stature in foraging and their longer trunk
is to accommodate fetal growth. Male’s longer forelegs may be an
adaptation for mounting females during mating. Mean differences in these
major body components define sex phenotypes, but several male and female
giraffe display opposite-sex phenotypes with a significantly higher
level of discordancy is seen in captive males. We speculate that the
sex-differential phenotype is maintained by mate choice selection in the
wild, and this selection is relaxed in captivity where mates are
arranged by humans.
The Environmental Data Initiative: connecting the past to the future through data reuse
Authors: Gries Corinna , Hanson Paul , O'Brien Margaret , Servilla Mark , Vanderbilt Kristin , Waide Robert
Published: October 2022

1. The Environmental Data Initiative (EDI) is a trustworthy, stable data
repository and data management support organization for the
environmental scientist. In a bottom-up community process EDI was built
with the premise that freely and easily available data are necessary to
advance the understanding of complex environmental processes and change,
to improve transparency of research results, and to democratize
ecological research. 2. EDI provides tools and support that allow the
environmental researcher to easily integrate data publishing into the
research workflow. 3. Almost ten years since going into production, we
analyze metadata to provide a general description of EDI’s collection of
data and its data management philosophy and placement in the repository
landscape. We discuss how comprehensive metadata and the repository
infrastructure lead to highly findable, accessible, interoperable, and
reusable (FAIR) data by evaluating compliance with specific community
proposed FAIR criteria. 4. Finally, we review measures and patterns of
data (re)use, assuring that EDI is fulfilling its stated premise.
Interaction of Gut Microbiota with Medications
Authors: liu mengchen , xu jiaqiang , jin qianna , li yunqiao
Published: October 2022

It is well known that the response to and metabolism of the drugs
entering human body varies widely across individuals, one of which the
reason is that such interpersonal differences may be related to gut
microbes. On one hand, drugs or xenobiotics entering into human body may
affect the composition of the gut microbiome; on the other hand, the gut
microbiota may alter the ADME process of drugs or xenobiotics vise
versa. But the majority of studies were focused on the interaction of
general population cohorts with the gut microbiota, which is not
compatible with the real clinic. For example, irritable bowel syndrome,
a common functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract, of which the
gut microbiota is closely associated with the progression and treatment
of the disease. Under the disease status, the composition of the gut
microbiota is altered and affects the pharmacokinetics, efficacy and
toxicity of xenobiotics. With a regard to irritable bowel syndrome, few
researches reported that xenobiotics administration process was gut
microbial-mediated, while effected on drug efficacy and toxicity as
well. Thus, the correlation between gut microbiota and xenobiotics
administration, especially the drugs administered, needs to be
elucidated. This review links interpersonal differences between gut
microbiome and drug metabolism, which plays a significant role in the
implications for medical therapy and drug development in irritable bowel
syndrome indications. Key words: gut microbiota, gut microbiota-drug
interaction, xenobiotics, pharmacokinetics, probiotics
A Fatal Case of Otomycosis due to Lichtheimia Spp in an Immunocompromised Patient with a Brief Review of Lichtheimia
Authors: Gautam Tushar , Das Anupam , Agarwal Jyotsna , Singh Vikramjeet , Sen Manodeep , Kumar Manoj , Gupta Tejaswi
Published: October 2022

The genus Lichtheimia consists of fungal species (Mucorales, Zygomycetes), which are ubiquitous soil inhabitants and represent important causative agents of mucormycoses in human and animals. Subsequent phylogenetic and physiological studies showed that Absidia-like fungi represent three separate lineages Absidia, Lentamyces, Lichtheimia. Only the last group has clinical relevance. Infection due to Lichtheimia spp is an infrequent opportunistic infection that can potentially be angioinvasive when affecting immunocompromised patient. In the present study we are discussing a case of A 68 yrs old male with type 2 diabetes, and chronic kidney disease, presented with right side otalgia with purulent discharge from right external auditory canal. This minireview throws light on fatal nature, various diagnostic modalities and treatment available for Lichtheimia.
The disregarded weight of the ancestors: Honouring the complexities and cultural subtleties of islandscape
Authors: Borgnino Emanuela , Giordana Lara
Published: October 2022

Starting from a comparison between the Belep Islands (Kanaky New Caledonia) and O’ahu (Hawai’i), this paper aims to contribute to the debates about islands and the Anthropocene, highlighting the relevance of the social and ecological responsibilities deriving from genealogical connections to the islands: ‘the weight of the ancestors’. Considering the implications of these kinds of responsibilities can help to understand human and non-human relational entanglements better so as to value the agentive role of other-than-human perspectives.
A policy tool for island transport cost inequality: Exploration of the application of the Transport Equivalent Threshold on Greek islands
Authors: Kizos Thanasis , Zafirelli Sofia , Spilanis Ioannis , Kavroudakis Dimitris
Published: October 2022

Many islands face accessibility problems that burden both the cost and the time of sea transport. In Greece, with more than 100 inhabited islands, the Transport Equivalent Threshold (TET) was recently introduced to support passengers (subsidizing ticket costs) and businesses (subsidizing transportation costs). The purpose of this study is to explore: (a) the spatial distribution of beneficiaries of TET; (b) the quantities, value and features of the freight transported to and from the islands; (c) to map the geography of the beneficiaries in relation to island size and location. Results reveal the unequal economies of Greek islands, and inter-island competition as well as the high disparities policy tools for businesses have to operate within. Moreover, the importance of radial transport links with the metropolitan area of Athens and the dependence of all islands on imports is highlighted. They also indicate the relative importance of geography in the magnitude and frequency of transport for goods and passengers among the Ionian and Aegean Seas, but also within the different clusters of the Aegean. The TET approach is one of the possible approaches that can and have been used to face transport and travel issues that people and businesses on islands face.
Sobre José Refugio de la Torre Curiel, Un siglo de historiografía de tema misional en el norte novohispano
Authors: Hausberger Bernd
Published: October 2022

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Sobre Olivia Moreno Gamboa, ¿Autor devoto o refinado hipócrita? Fernando Martagón ante la Inquisición
Authors: Martínez Luna Esther
Published: October 2022

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Sobre Vicente Agustín Esparza Jiménez y María Guadalupe Rodríguez López (coords.), Enfermedades, Higiene y Epidemias en Aguascalientes. Siglos XVIII-XX
Authors: Gómez De Lara José Luis
Published: October 2022

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Sobre Diana Fuentes y Massimo Modonesi (coords.), Gramsci en México
Authors: Vertty Velasco Yael David
Published: October 2022

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Sobre Ariel Rodríguez Kuri, Historia mínima Las izquierdas en México
Authors: Rivera Mir Sebastián
Published: October 2022

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Sobre Claudia Masferrer (coord.), Migración y desigualdades ante la pandemia de covid-19 en México y Estados Unidos
Authors: Díaz de León Alejandra B.
Published: October 2022

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Fenomena Ikhtilāf di Kalangan Masyarakat Islam Kota Makassar; Studi Perbandingan antara Nahdlatul Ulama dan Wahdah Islamiyah
Authors: Nursain Muhammad Rezky Ranuwijaya , Musyahid Achmad
Published: October 2022

This article aims to uncover the phenomenon of ikhtilaf among the Islamic community of Makassar city which is devoted to the study of comparison between Nahdlatul Ulama and Wahdah Islamiyah). This type of field research uses a normative approach. The source of this research data is the primary data source namely the leadership of Nahdlatul Ulama and Wahdah Islamiyah Makassar city and secondary data source namely Qur'an, hadith, fiqh, books, journals, and literature related to the discussion of this article. The results of this study suggest that Nahdlatul Ulama and Wahdah Islamiyah Makassar city in applying the law using the legal resources agreed by jumhur Ulama, namely: Qur'an, As-Sunnah, ijma, and qiyas. Nahdlatul Ulama and Wahdah Islamiyah also use legal sources that are not agreed by jumhur Ulama such as istishan, mashlahah al-mursalah, and others but prefer the source of the law that has been agreed by jumhur Ulama. Nahdlatul Ulama and Wahdah Islamiyah Makassar city differ in terms of commemorating the maulid of the Prophet Muhammad. In this case, Nahdlatul Ulama commemorates the anniversary of maulid while Wahdah Islamiyah does not commemorate it. Nahdlatul Ulama and Wahdah Islamiyah Makassar city considers that the phenomenon of ikhtilaf will not be solved, but what can be solved is our way of addressing the ikhtilaf, and the attitude is mutual tolerance, mutual respect, mutual respect, and mutual support. The implication of this article is expected to be expected to the Islamic community when looking at the phenomenon of ikhtilaf, especially in terms of furu', should not be to concern each other. When the phenomenon of ikhtilaf happens the best thing to do is tolerate each other, respect each other, respect each other, and support each other
The Ijtihād of Prophet; Analytical Comparison between Sunni and Shiah
Authors: Nur Sultan
Published: October 2022

This article aims to reveal the nature of Ijtihad in the eyes of linguists and scholars of Usul Fiqh from the Sunni and Shia circles. After that, it goes to the core of the discussion, which is trying to explain what the Ahlusunnah's views regarding Ijtihad on the Prophet are, of course, accompanied by the arguments and arguments—then followed by an explanation of how the Shia perspective on the issue of the Prophet's Ijtihad. The study results show that Ijtihad on the Prophet saw is a classic issue that has been a long discussion, and each has a different view and is supported by accurate and conclusive arguments. Those who support the view that the Prophet SAW in issuing laws for an issue have used the Ra'yu and Ijtihad (Qiyas) methods, and this view is in great demand by the Ahlussunnah scholars. Of course, this view is not without solid arguments. It is even supported by arguments from the Qur'an and hadith, which are the primary basis and source for every problem. The second group argues that it is impossible for the Prophet to Ijtihad in using Qiyas and Ra'yu because everything is clear enough for the Prophet and no longer requires any effort to use Ijtihad to uncover the law of a problem. Supporters of this view are mainly formed from among scholars or scholars of Usul Fiqh of the Imamiyah Shia School.
Mappasoro' Tradition in Mandar; an 'Urf Analysis
Authors: Amir Sapri , Lewa Irfan
Published: October 2022

This study aims to determine the views of Islam ('urf perspective) against a tradition that is still commonly practiced by the Mandar community today is the mappasoro tradition, especially in Laliko Village, Campalagian District, Polewali Mandar Regency. This research does not aim to be seen as an act that has implications for reward or sin when it is done or not done, but want to see the values contained in this tradition so that they are still used today. This type of research is field research where the researcher is required to go directly to the field by using a qualitative descriptive research method, namely research that provides an overview of the mappasoro tradition in the 'urf perspective' carried out by the community in the village. This research uses a social approach and a syar'i approacpp. The results of this study indicate that the mappasoro tradition is a tradition that is considered a form of alms that is carried out solely to remember Allah SWT.  even in this tradition it contains religious values, moral values, and cultural values
Is There Any Rukhṣah in Performing Praying During Covid-19? Maqashid Sharia Analysis
Authors: Nizam Syahrul , Asti Mulham Jaki
Published: October 2022

The application of rukhṣah in prayer during the Covid-19 pandemic requires a deeper understanding so that the application of rukhṣah is truly implemented in accordance with the corridors that have been determined by Islamic law. Researchers found that the application of rukhṣah in prayer has been carried out in all areas affected by the pandemic even though in some areas they did not take rukhṣah in prayer. However, the mind will be able to think well about the problems of society in accordance with the principles of maqashid sharia, so that it still prioritizes taking rukhṣah  rather than forcing the will. The policy on easing congregational prayers, eliminating Friday prayers and physical distancing for congregational prayers carried out by the government and the MUI is an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 which leads to the achievement of maqashid sharia so that it provides benefits even in an emergency. The research method used is library research and is qualitative in nature. Sources of data used in this study sourced from primary and secondary data. The results of this study are that it is the ability to cover the genitals for children as a form of caution to avoid unwanted things. Keywords:Rukhṣah; Prayer; Covid-19; Maqashid Shariah
Variations in Shaf Distance in Prayer; Comparative Study Between the Shafi'i School and the Maliki School
Authors: Ikbal Muh
Published: October 2022

Prayer is one of the many obligatory matters imposed on Muslims. Therefore, in carrying out prayers, it should be done specifically, such as closing the shaf for the perfection of the prayer. But the problem that then arises is due to the Corona Virus Disease (Covid 19) phenomenon or event. The government's efforts to suppress the spread of Covid 19, one of which is the distance to prayer shafts. Prayers that are spaced apart certainly create new legal problems among Muslims. The purpose of this research is to find out the legal basis for shaf salat, the argumentation of fiqh principles on shaf salat changes and the views of the Syafi'I and Maliki Schools on shaf changes. The research method used is library research which is analytical and comparative in nature. Sources of data used in this study are secondary, primary and tertiary.Keywords: Prayer Shaf; Prayer; Imam of the School
Criminology in Islam; between Human-Kind and Injustice
Authors: Hasan Hamzah
Published: October 2022

This article aims to highlight controversies regarding the punishment for criminals. Some legal experts consider that punishment in Islamic crimes is contrary to human rights standards. Such differences are reasonable due to differences in standards in viewing human rights. According to Islamic criminal law, human rights are centred on God (theocentric), while according to criminal law, human rights are human-centred (anthropocentric). On that basis, Islamic criminal law views punishing people who commit crimes with any form of punishment does not conflict with human rights because the perpetrators have sacrificed other people. just Islamic criminal law upholds humanity and justice
Analysis of wireless English multimedia communication based on spatial state model equation
Authors: Long Lingyun , Li Aichao , Jin Lili
Published: October 2022

In order to improve the quality of wireless English multimedia communication, according to the characteristics of space multimedia communication environment and communication equipment, this paper proposes a wireless English synchronous QoS control algorithm with low complexity and easy implementation. Using RTCPSRRTP timestamp and NTP absolute timestamp, the wireless English RTP timestamp is mapped to the same absolute reference clock (sender system time) respectively, and the wireless English synchronization detection decision rule is established according to the synchronization QoS performance requirements between wireless English media. Wireless English synchronization control system model at the receiver. At the receiving end, the wireless English stream is the main media stream and the video stream is the slave media stream. The synchronization detection and judgment is implemented in real time before the video frame is played. The synchronization between audio and video media is realized by corresponding synchronization control of wireless English playback. State space model reflects all the information of system dynamic behavior and is a complete description of system behavior. The state space model has a wide range of applications. It is not only suitable for SISO linear constant systems, but also suitable for nonlinear systems, time-varying systems, MIMO systems and stochastic systems. The more outstanding advantage is that the state space model adopts local calculation and uses the state variables inside the system to describe its dynamic characteristics. This property of local calculation not only greatly simplifies the mathematical expression of multi-dimensional system, but also facilitates the analysis and research of the system. The air link rate of the wireless transceiver is set to 512Kbps. The video is encoded based on H.264 and the audio is encoded based on G.729 Speech coding standard. Compared with the wireless English media synchronization control algorithm based on RTP / RTCP, the results show that the RMSE value after adopting the synchronization algorithm in this paper is reduced by 60.09% and 77.69% at most; Compared with the wireless English media synchronization control algorithm based on RTP / RTCP, the synchronization performance of this algorithm is better than the wireless English media synchronization control algorithm. The RMSE value is reduced by 2% on average and 5.2% at most. In addition, the synchronization control algorithm between wireless English media performs synchronization control by losing frames or pausing decoding before video decoding at the receiver, which affects the quality of wireless English video decoding and reconstruction.
Optimization of Linear Algebra Core Function Framework on Multicore Processors
Authors: Fang Zhi
Published: October 2022

Multi-core processor is a new type of parallel nonlinear function. It has the characteristics of high efficiency, low power consumption and scalability. It has applications in several fields, such as industrial environments, military weapons systems, aerospace technology, and biomedicine. The core function of a multicore processor is an algorithm that can realize the expansion of the capacity of the isoparametric center and the lifting space, whose main idea is to optimize the spatial distribution by changing the input vector. Traditional solution methods generally use iterative or variational methods to solve nonlinear programming problems, but linear algebraic function models are widely used because of their simplicity and ease of numerical computation. The discrete and multi-attribute matrix combination algorithm can be used to realize the process of transforming complex problems into easier solutions. This paper introduces the basic concepts of linear programming and conducts simulation experiments with a multicore processor, and then makes improvements to a typical optimization problem. This paper analyzes the mathematical principles and steps of the nonlinear mapping algorithm; then MATLAB is used as a platform to study the design process of the multicore set-driven function. Finally it verifies that the method is feasible in solving complex models by arithmetic examples.
Automatic extraction and discrimination of vocal main melody based on quadratic wave equation
Authors: Yue Ya
Published: October 2022

An algorithm is proposed to derive the quadratic wave equation and to generate a musical theme based on the basic frequency differentiation of singing. The algorithm can effectively reduce the false alarm speed of the melody localization and improve the overall accuracy. The Metric Distance (DIS) algorithm uses the dispersion method to segment musical notes and to detect vocal parts; The amplitude compression frequency filter (PEFAC) uses multi-frequency frequency separation technology. vocal range by calculating the melody. Basic frequency of multiple candidates. Finally, the Viterbi algorithm is used to control the predominant basic frequency trajectory of the vocal segment and is used to distinguish the basic melody of the basic frequency differentiation model. Tests on the MIR-1K data set show that all performance parameters of the improved algorithm are higher than the original algorithm, tone localization call speed (VRR), initial sound frequency accuracy (RPA), and initial color accuracy level (RCA). ) and the Total Accuracy Level (OA) improved by different signal and interference conditions, while the pseudo-localization (VFAR) decreased by about 2%, indicating that the improved algorithm could more accurately identify the accompaniment and vocals. This is because the accuracy of recognizing the basic frequency discrimination model in an improved algorithm is higher than in the original algorithm. In addition, the AET of the improved algorithm is reduced by approximately 0.12 seconds compared to the original algorithm, which ensures that the process calculation and complexity of the frequency function function of the improved algorithm is lower than that of the original algorithm. The octave error detection, the false localization signal is much lower than other algorithms, and the overall accuracy level is higher than other algorithms, which can effectively produce the basic melody of the song.
Implementation of the Rules of Good Practice in Transfusion Activity at the Level of the Blood Transfusion Unit of SCJU Constanta
Authors: Teodora-Luiza Stancu , Leonard Gurgas
Published: October 2022

Introduction. Blood is a vital resource, and its use is growing worldwide. Although the demand for blood is high, there are cases in which blood products are rejected. The number of rejected blood components in hospitals is reported to be between 0.1% and 6.7%. (1–5)

Objectives. Quality management includes good practices in transfusion activity, an important part of which is limiting the rejection of labile blood products. The objective of this study is to analyze the use and rejection of blood products in the Constanza County Emergency Clinical Hospital between 2012–2021, including 2 years of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Material and method. The work presents a retrospective study of transfusion activity over a period of 10 years, with the analysis of units of labile blood products rejected compared to the number of units transfused to hospitalized patients.

Results and discussions. In our institution, with a large number of transfused patients and a very large volume of administered blood products, the rejection was on average 1.82% (3,887 rejected products out of the 213,869 received products). Most rejected products were erythrocyte concentrates (1491 units). The good practice measures implemented have led to a decrease of the number of rejected products, with a reduction of the number of rejected units in the last 3 years by an average of 142 units per year.

Conclusions. Quality assurance is a legal obligation in the transfusion sector. The implementation of the norms of good practice according to the Order M.S. no.329 / 2018 led to the decrease of the number of rejected products from 2.81% in 2018 to 1.16% in 2021. An increasingly restrictive blood test is used.
Correlations Between Covid 19 Symptoms and Risk of Pulmonary Embolism
Authors: Valentin Stanciu Ionut , Viorica Zamfir , Denisa Andrei , Sergiu Chirila , Tony Hangan Laurentiu , Elena Dantes
Published: October 2022

The World Health Organization (WHO) declares COVID 19 pandemic in March 2020. Each pandemic wave had different clinical and biological characteristics, the expression of the disease being correlated with the dominant viral variant. Patients with COVID 19 have a pro-coagulant status, which predisposes them to thromboembolic complications.

The current study aims to systematize the symptoms of COVID 19 and to highlight its relationship with the suspicion and confirmation of the diagnosis of pulmonary thromboembolism.

We performed a descriptive retrospective study on patients with COVID 19 for a period of 4 months (September-December 2021). During this period, 183 were hospitalized with COVID 19 and 53 were enrolled in the study. Incidence of COVID 19 was 63% (33) in men and 37% for women. The average age of women was 68 years compared to men where the average age was 61 years. We observed a higher incidence of the disease in men in the 41–60 age group (39% of all men), while, in women, the most affected age group was 61–80 years (60% of all women). Pulmonary thromboembolism (PE) was diagnosed by pulmonary artery angiography, with an incidence of 57% in the study group affecting 60% of women and 55% of men.

The symptoms are dominated by fever, cough and dyspnea. Fever was present in 65% of women and 55% of men, cough was present in 65% of women and 79% of men, while dyspnea involved 40% of women and 42% of men.

In conclusion, PE was a common complication in COVID patients that contributed to adverse outcome and higher mortality. The symptoms were not specific to minor forms of the disease.
Particulars of Medical and Surgical Treatment of Liver Abscess in Septic Patient– Case Report
Authors: Raluca Mihai , Doina Nicoara Alina , Elena Cucli , Catalin Popescu Razvan , Claudia Cambrea Simona
Published: October 2022

First described by Bright in 1836, who reports two cases secondary to suppurative angiocolitis and pilephlebitis, intrahepatic suppurations were, until the era of the discovery of antibiotics, one of the most dreaded causes of mortality, reaching a rate of almost 100%. Today, both the incidence of liver abscesses and the mortality rate have been significantly reduced, as the introduction of antibiotics has dramatically reduced the number of septic piles due to peritoneal outbreaks. Their etiology is more recently, most frequently, a biliary or neoplastic disease. On the other hand, the improvement of germ isolation techniques has made it possible to identify anaerobic germs with maximum frequency, and diagnostic and treatment performance has increased so much with the advent of non-invasive or minimally-invasive procedures that the overall mortality rate of 70% in 1975 is now about 30–38%.

We present the case of a 75-year-old male patient with no known history of ilnesses who is admitted for fever, chills, myalgia, arthralgia and visual disturbances with onset of approximately one week. Biologically he presents with leukocytosis with marked neutrophilia, mild thrombocytopenia and significant biological inflammatory syndrome. Suspicion is raised for a diagnosis of Sepsis with unspecified starting point with possible pyogenic cavernous sinus thrombosis, a complication suggested by the presence of visual disturbances. Neuro-imaging evaluation by CT and brain MRI is performed, with the diagnosis of thrombosis being refuted. Abdominal CT is performed which identifies a space replacement formation in the left hepatic lobe for which MRI evaluation is required. MRI detects an expansive hepatic formation with semiology suggestive of liver abscess. Treatment was instituted with a combination of broad-spectrum antibiotics and antifungal treatment, but the evolution was unfavourable with maintenance of leukocytosis with marked neutrophilia and progression of inflammatory samples. It was necessary to evaluate the case by a multidisciplinary team (infectious disease specialist, gastroenterologist, surgeon) to establish the appropriate therapeutic management, with surgical resolution of the case, with a favourable postoperative evolution.
HMGB1-RAGE, A Useful Partnership in Vital Response?
Authors: Sorin Deacu , Lavinia Neculai-Cândea , Ștefan Pricop , Emma Gheorghe , Liliana Mocanu , Florentin Popa Marius
Published: October 2022

Introduction: In forensic practice, it is well known that the mechanism and dating of traumatic injuries is one of the primary responsibilities of this specialty. Currently, it is a subject still debated by researchers, and so far, an infallible marker that would objectively support their intravitam/postmortem occurrence has not yet been identified. However, studies have shown that the HMGB1-RAGE axis is rapidly activated after trauma and might be an essential element to help solve the forensic problem of wound dating.

Purpose: To compare the values of HMGB1-RAGE expression occurring in wounds produced intravitally shortly before death and in wounds produced postmortem and to quantify the differences arising between them.

Material and method: For this prospective study, skin fragments were collected from the site of wounds in autopsied cadavers at the County Clinical Service of Forensic Medicine Constanta (SCJML Constanta), wounds produced intravitally and with a maximum survival time of 60 minutes. Postmortem wounds and control fragments from volunteers undergoing surgery for skin tumours were also collected. The main conditions were: chronological documentation of the lesion and absence of neoplastic or inflammatory conditions. Ninety-six autopsy cases between 2021–2022 met the criteria for inclusion in the study. A control fragment accompanied each fragment from the wound. Routine Hematoxylin-Eosin (HE), Perls and Van Gieson Werhoeffstaining, as well as immunohistochemistry with HMGB1 and RAGE markers were performed on each fragment and a score based on staining intensity was determined.

Results: Routine staining was not useful in assessing vitality in segments with survival time up to 30 min. Immunohistochemically, both markers showed increased values compared to control values (p<0.0001) and to lesions produced postmortem. An interesting aspect is the lack of reactivity in the lesion’s margins for both markers.

Conclusions: Although further research is needed, the results of our study support the hypothesis that the HMGB1-RAGE axis is useful in assessing the vital reaction in skin wounds.
Biochemical and Cytological Changes in Patients with Hepatic Cirrhosis
Authors: Aurora Craciun , Dorel Craciun , Cecilia Adumitresei , Adina Honcea
Published: October 2022

Liver cirrhosis is the common final pathway of many diseases and is the third leading cause of mortality. Biochemical and cytological data, together with imaging data interpreted in the context of clinical data, have an important weight in formulating the diagnosis, establishing the prognosis and controlling the therapy.

We have carried out a comparative biochemical and cytological study of the blood serum and ascites fl uid from 30 patients with liver cirrhosis aged between 35–70 years admitted to the medical and surgical wards 1 of Constanța County Clinical Hospital, the study was carried out over a period of one year, the analyzes were performed in the Biomedical laboratory.

We correlated the following biochemical parameters in these patients: albumin, LDH, TGO, TGP, total bilirubin, from the blood serum, the INR from the plasma and those that can be dosed in the ascites fl uid, as well as the cytological aspects, in order to detect the malignant transformation of liver cirrhosis in view of the early establishment of an appropriate treatment.
Prevalence of Cystic Lesions in Parenchymal Abdominal Organs
Authors: Theodor Gheorghe Alexandru , Laura Stroica , George Lupu , Bordei Petru
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Abdominal cystic lesions can be localized either in parenchymal or non-parenchymal organs and can be acquired or congenital. Knowing the characteristic imaging features as well as demographic data and the prevalence of cystic lesions can help radiologists in establishing the correct diagnosis. In this article, we conducted a statistical study of congenital and acquired cystic lesions of the abdomen, diagnosed by CT scan in patients hospitalized in Emergency Clinical County Hospital of Constanţa in years 2019 - 2020.

Material and methods: The retrospective study included 285 patients admitted to the hospital. In the case of each patient, we recorded the following variables: Age, Sex, Localization of the lesion, Types of cysts for each localization.

Results: The average age of the patients is 61.53 years. Most of the cystic lesions were localized in the liver (182 cases) and they were represented by: hydatid cysts, simple hepatic cysts, hepatic abscess, hepato-renal polycystic disease and hepatic adenocarcinoma. Cystic lesions of the kidney (56 cases) were represented by: autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, renal carcinoma, simple renal cysts, acquired polycystic renal disease, tuberous sclerosis, clear cell renal carcinoma and von Hippel Lindau syndrome. Cystic lesions of pancreas (47 cases) were represented by: pancreatic cysts, pancreatic pseudocysts and pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

Conclusions: CT examination is extremely useful in establishing the location, type, imaging characteristics of cystic lesions, echo over surrounding organs, possibility of malignant transformation. The prevalence of certain types of localizations and morphologies depending on the age and organ involved always helps to obtain a correct and rapid diagnosis.
Observation of intrapulse energy switching in standing-wave electron linac
Authors: Matusiak Michał , Kosiński Tymoteusz , Wronka Sławomir , Zakrzewski Tomasz
Published: October 2022

For the development of an effective cargo-scanning system, an intrapulse energy switching has been tested at the National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBJ) with the possibility to change the beam energy within a 4 μs pulse of the linear electron accelerator (linac). Modification of the electron energy is achieved through the beam-loading effect in a standing-wave accelerating structure equipped with a triode gun. Construction of the machine and the achieved results are presented in this article.
The Structure of Ideas: Problems for Thinking about the Pure Ego
Authors: Martín Javier San
Published: October 2022

In the first part of my paper, we will journey through the general structure of the first volume of Ideas, from which we will be able to deduce the position of Volume II. After carrying out a general analysis of the noesis/noema correlation structure in Section III and having provided, in Section IV, the basics of a phenomenology of reason, the second volume of Ideas should study the general fields in which the objects of transcendental experience appear: the world, the animal being, and the spiritual or cultural being. The third, unwritten volume should have been devoted to the study of the superior products of culture, and science. Thus, the second part of this paper will show the place of Ideas’ second volume. The third part, the decisive one, will inquire into the position of the world and the place of the body and culture. Specifically, it will ask whether the experience of the body is understood to be an objective genitive or whether it is also understood, necessarily, as a subjective genitive. The same question will be asked about culture. An understanding of one as objective or subjective genitive radically alters the meaning of the pure ego.
Description, Reflection, Reduction
Authors: Renaudie Pierre-Jean
Published: October 2022

This article analyses the fundamental relationship between Husserl’s theory of reflection in the first volume of Ideas pertaining to a pure phenomenology and the two main concepts upon which transcendental phenomenology is grounded: namely, description and reduction. Although the concept of reflection was already used in Logical Investigations, Husserl revised it entirely thanks to his analysis of time-consciousness in the 1905 Lectures. Reflection thus appears as a key concept in understanding the ‘turn’ that led Husserl to deeply modify his descriptive method in order to move to transcendental phenomenology.
Convergence or Divergence in Economic Growth of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)
Authors: Shah Imtiyaz Ahmad , Haq Imtiyaz ul
Published: October 2022

In this study, the issue of economic growth and Convergence in the 12 countries of the CIS region has been investigated thoroughly for 27 years, from 1991–2017. The paper examines the absolute, sigma and conditional Convergence of the CIS region. Conditional Convergence is examined through the augmented Solow and extended Solow models. During the study period, the empirical results confirm no significant negative correlation between the initial ratio of the countries per capita GDP and the average yearly growth rate. Thus, indicating the absence of absolute β convergence across the CIS economies during 1991–2017. The results of the sigma convergence are consistent with the results derived from the absolute convergence model. Referring to the augmented Solow model estimations, we found the rate of conditional β-convergence (coefficient of initial GDP per capita) of value 0.028 among members of the CIS region after controlling GDP per capita, physical and human capital and population growth have important contributions to make in the growth and Convergence of countries. In Solow extended growth regression, the initial GDP per capita coefficient is 0.33. Therefore, besides the initial level of per capita income, physical and human capital and population growth, other factors have important contributions to make to the growth and Convergence of countries of CIS.
Developing of Articulate Storyline of Economic Learning Media to Improve Student Learning Outcomes at SMA Negeri 1 Deli Tua
Authors: Ritonga Marito , Maipita Indra , Tambunan Khairuddin E.
Published: October 2022

This study aimed to develop and implement Articulate Storyline economic learning media to improve economic learning outcomes for class XI students of SMA Negeri 1 Deli Tua. This research is development research (R&D) with the ADDIE method. This research was conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Deli Tua, with a population of all students of class XI IPS. The results of this study are based on the assessment carried out by validation experts and user responses, the average percentage of assessment is 92% "Very Eligible" so it is concluded that the Articulate Storyline economic learning media developed meets the eligibility requirements (valid) to be used as an economics learning medium for class XI Social Sciences. The average learning outcomes of the experimental class were 88.00 and the control class 69.69. Obtaining independent t-test 9.623 > 1.9955 with sig. 0.00 < 0.05. So it can be concluded that the storyline articulation of economic learning media that was developed was effectively used to help students improve economic learning outcomes for class XI IPS SMA Negeri 1 Deli Tua.
Winter road training of police drivers of internal affairs bodies on all-wheel drive official transport category "B"
Authors: Bakulin Nikolai Petrovich
Published: October 2022

The purpose of the study is to propose a pedagogical methodology for professional training of police drivers in winter based on a set of exercises performed in the conditions of a racetrack, improving the skills of safe driving on a road surface with a low coefficient of adhesion of wheels to the roadbed in conditions of a limited budget of training time. The article analyzes the main causes of road accidents involving employees of internal affairs bodies and typical mistakes made by police drivers in dangerous road traffic situations; the main technical techniques of police drivers that need to be improved in the process of conducting short-term training courses for police drivers are identified; based on the analysis of the skills of safe driving on the road with icy phenomena, experienced drivers have developed a thematic exercise for conducting practical field classes on the racetrack in winter time. As a result of the pedagogical experiment, the criteria for the formation of driving skills among representatives of the experimental group and control groups were derived and a proven pedagogical methodology for improving professional competencies for the safe management of police drivers of four-wheel-drive official cars equipped with devices for giving special light and sound signals of category "B" in conditions of icy phenomena was proposed.
Competence-based approach in teaching the discipline "Speech Culture and Business communication" at a technical university
Authors: Belousova Olga Aleksandrovna , Guznova Alena Vyacheslavovna , Polyakov Valery Mikhailovich
Published: October 2022

The purpose of the study is to reveal the features of the implementation of the competence approach in the process of teaching the discipline "Speech culture and business communication" for students of the training direction 35.03.06 Agroengineering. The scientific novelty of the research consists in a comparative analysis of general cultural and universal competencies formed during the study of the humanities disciplines "Russian language and speech culture " (FSES 3+) and "Speech culture and business communication" (FSES 3++); in the presentation of the experience of teaching the latter discipline in a technical university, describing the forms of work with students, learning outcomes. As a result of the research, the theoretical and practical significance of the discipline is revealed, which contributes to the development of communicative competence, which further determines the self-realization of the graduate.
Place of the discipline "Russian oral folk art" in the modern educational space: the pedagogical model of teaching focused on the student's personality
Authors: Evtushenko Emilia Anatolyevna
Published: October 2022

The purpose of the study is to determine the place of the classical humanitarian discipline "Russian oral folk art" in the university educational space in the aspect of an innovative pedagogical teaching model. The article analyzes components of the course and formed competencies of the student's personality. For the first time, it is shown how this model combines traditions developed by folklorists of the Bashkir State University (professors Lev Grigorievich Barag and Boris Gaiseevich Akhmetshin, associate professor Lyudmila Ivanovna Bryantseva), and modern approaches, forms, innovations. The experience introduced into the learning process, based on the scientific foundations of domestic pedagogy, as well as the system of goal-setting and competencies, is described. The conclusions are illustrated with examples from the teaching practice of the author. As a result, a model was developed of teaching the discipline "Russian oral folklore" allows students to master the subject deeper and better, makes it attractive and personally close to them, which is confirmed by surveys of the student audience. The conclusions and observations obtained can be widely and flexibly used in university pedagogical practice.