bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Physical Compatibility of Glycopyrrolate and Rocuronium
Authors: Weeks Austen L. , Sotos John , Woolsey Bryce , Johnston William M. , Cornelius Bryant W.
Published: June 2023

Objective:

Scientific evidence has rarely, if at all, been reported in the literature demonstrating analytical confirmation of the physical compatibility and stability of glycopyrrolate and rocuronium combined. The purpose of this experiment was to determine if glycopyrrolate and rocuronium are physically compatible.

Methods:

Glycopyrrolate and rocuronium were combined in various containers, observed over a 60-minute period, and compared against positive and negative controls. Measured metrics included color change, precipitate formation, Tyndall beam test, turbidity, and pH. Statistical analyses were used to assess significance of data trends.

Results:

The combination of glycopyrrolate and rocuronium did not result in any color change, precipitate formation, a positive Tyndall beam test, or a significantly positive turbidity and did not result in any significant change in pH, regardless of container.

Conclusion:

Per the protocol used in this study, glycopyrrolate and rocuronium were determined to be physically compatible.
Postoperative Epistaxis Following Dental Treatment With Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation
Authors: Khan Ishfaq
Published: June 2023

A 12-year-old Caucasian male undergoing a dental extraction for a grossly carious mandibular molar under inhalational sedation with nitrous oxide/oxygen experienced an episode of anterior epistaxis postoperatively that was controlled well with local measures. Epistaxis following inhalational sedation with nitrous oxide/oxygen in the dental setting is a very rare complication but has been previously reported in the literature. This case report provides a review of the existing literature regarding cases of epistaxis associated with inhalational sedation using nitrous oxide/oxygen and discusses the potential etiology of epistaxis associated with inhalational sedation. Patients at higher risk of epistaxis should be properly informed of the risks prior to inhalational sedation with nitrous oxide/oxygen, and dentists should also be familiar with epistaxis management in the dental setting.
DATABASE MIGRATION IN CODE-FREE FORMAT
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Dzelendzyak Ulyana , Nikulshyn Danylo ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Pavelchak Andriy ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Moroz Leonid ,   Cracow University of Technology
Published: June 2023

Database migration is a critical process for businesses that need to maintain their data integrity and functionality as they transition to new technologies or systems [7]. The paper has researched the concept of database migration in a code-free format, including the benefits and challenges of this approach. Code-free migration tools provide an interface that allows users to drag and drop data and automate the migration process. This eliminates the need for manual coding and speeds up the migration process. Code-free solutions also provide users with visual representations of the data, making it easier to understand and manage. However, these tools require careful consideration of data quality and security to ensure that the migration process is successful. The article provides different types of code-free migration tools, including data mapping software and drag-and-drop interfaces, and how they can be used to facilitate the migration process [3]. Best practices are provided for successful code-free database migration, including testing and validation.
Evaluation of carotid intima-media thickness and cardiovascular risk factors in benign prostatic hyperplasia patients
Authors: Jaipuriya Parag , Sekar Arun , Galeti Ershad Hussain , Pogula Vedamurthy Reddy , Begum Gousia
Published: June 2023

Objective: To assess the carotid intima-media thickness and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Material and methods: This was a prospective observational study conducted over two years in 100 patients who presented with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). IPSS questionnaire was used to evaluate the symptomatology of BPH. Patients were examined for cardiovascular risk factors. All patients underwent echocardiographic examination for left ventricular function. A single experienced sonographer, blinded to all clinical information, assessed the common carotid artery. 

Results: The patients mean age was 69.32 years. The mean BMI was 28.91 kg/m². Of the total mild symptom score cases, 75 % (N=6) cases had Grade I prostatomegaly (26 – 40 cc). 98.38 % (N=61) cases had Grade II prostatomegaly (41 – 60 cc), 93.33 % (N=28) cases had Grade III prostatomegaly (>60cc). A mean carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) of 0.56 mm was found in cases having mild IPSS scores (Score 1-7), 0.73 mm was found in cases having moderate IPSS score (Score 8-19), 0.92 mm was found in cases having severe IPSS scores (Score 20-35). Significant association was present between mean BMI, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, smoking and mean Carotid IMT with IPSS as p-value was <0.05. Significant association was present between total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and prostate volume with p-value <0.0001.

Conclusion: This study found that prostatic tissue had a strong relationship with carotid IMT and cardiovascular risk factors in BPH patients. These data suggest a possible link between carotid IMT and cardiovascular risk factors and BPH.
The impact of periodontitis on the risk of preterm birth: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Zhibek Oralkhan , Walia Gurpreet Singh , Zhurabekova Gulmira , Berdalinova Akzhenis , Abdelazim Ibrahim , Kabi Erasyl Madatuly , Bimaganbetova Lazzat Shermakhanovna
Published: June 2023

Background: Preterm birth (PTB) is one of the most prevalent and serious adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) and major health risk for pregnant individuals and their children during pregnancy and throughout their lifespan. Periodontitis has long been regarded as a silent pandemic which happens to favor the pregnant women due to the physical and hormonal changes during pregnancy. Understanding of the association underscores the importance of keeping oral diseases under check and control to predict and even reduce the risk. The aim is to evaluate the association between periodontitis during pregnancy and preterm birth.
 Material and methods: A screening and analysis was conducted on studies with comparison data about periodontal infection diseases during pregnancy and preterm birth. The databases include Scopus, PubMed, Elibrary, local databases and the Cochrane library and were searched up to November 20, 2022. The selected studies were included in a random-effects meta-analysis after evaluation of the methodological quality. The summary odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated with Review Manager software.
 Results: The review finally included 29 studies involving 2606589 pregnant women. Compared with healthy oral status in pregnancy, periodontitis was associated with preterm birth [OR=1.81, CI=1.60 to 2.03; p<0.001; I2 = 95%].
 Conclusion: Periodontitis as one of the important factors is associated with increased risks of preterm birth. It is important to put the disease under control before and during pregnancy to reduce the preterm birth outcome.
Student Perceptions of Lectures Blended Learning in the Biology Education Study Program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Luwuk
Authors: Nurlia  , Anggo Sulasmi
Published: June 2023

This study aims to determine the perceptions of Muhammadiyah Luwuk University Biology Education Studi Program students' perceptions of lecture methods blended learning. This study uses a quantitative approach to the survey method. Data analysis is presented in a quantitative descriptive manner. The research subjects in this study were active students of the Muhammadiyah Luwuk University Biology Education study program in the odd semester of the 2022/2023 academic year, totaling 41 people. Research data collection techniques were obtained by using a questionnaire made using a Google form and filled out by students online. The results showed that students gave positive perceptions of lectures using the method of blended learning. Students consider lectures with methods of blended learning to be a new way that is different, effective, and easy. Lectures by combining online and face-to-face methods are still effective in the Biology Education study program at Muhammadiyah Luwuk University because students still have a sense of responsibility and motivation to attend lectures, both online and face-to-face.
The Lie Group Structure of Genus Two Hyperelliptic ℘ Functions
Authors: Shigemoto Kazuyasu , Hayashi Masahito , Tsukioka Takuya
Published: June 2023

We consider the generalized dual transformation for hyperelliptic ℘ functions. For the genus two case, by constructing a quadratic invariant form, we find that hyperelliptic ℘ functions have the SO(3,2) ∼= Sp(4,R)/Z2 Lie group structure.

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Cenderawasih Hot Pool: The Frequent High Sea Surface Temperature Phenomena At Cenderawasih Bay, Papua
Authors: Jalil Abd. Rasyid , Wirasatriya Anindya , Malik Abdul , Ramdani Fatwa , Rahmadi Puji , Harsono Gentio , Setiawan Riza Yuliratno
Published: June 2023

The term “warm pool” refers to a body of water with the characteristic of SST exceeding 28°C within a particular area and a relatively long period in an annual circle. However, there are regions with an annual mean SST measured above 30°C, and we classified them as hot pools because of the conditions of intense solar radiation and low wind speed. One of the Hot Pool spots was found in Indonesia, in Cenderawasih Bay. The present study examines the existence of the Cenderawasih Hot Pool using long-term observation of satellite SST data. In order to learn more about their mechanisms, we also analyzed surface wind, surface heat flux, and surface current data. The results show that SSTs in Cenderawasih Bay have a 50% chance of exceeding 30°C within the 13 years of study (2013-2015). Heat input comes from strong solar radiation, i.e., 50% of solar radiation is more than 200 W/m2. The location is also dominated by low wind speed, i.e., 80% wind speed of lower than 4 m/s, which caused the low latent loss in Cenderawasih Bay. Cenderawasih Bay is fully separated from surface currents during the dry and wet seasons since the easterly subsurface water flow does not enter the bay. The absence of strong currents prevents the mixing process, maintaining the high temperature in the surface layer. Those processes are discovered and they serve as compelling evidence to support Cenderawasih Bay as one of the Hot Pool areas within the Indonesian seas.
Problems Of Sustainable Management Of Water Resources Of Lake Sevan And Its Basin
Authors: Vardanyan Trahel G.
Published: June 2023

Numerous rivers, lakes and other water features have suffered significant alterations as a result of human economic activity. As a result, hydrometric, hydrological, biological, ecological conditions, as well as morphometric elements of these objects were violated.

 In this regard, Lake Sevan and its basin might be used as a well-known example. There has never been any instance in the history of limnology where a lake’s level was artificially lowered by 18 meters over 3 to 4 decades (1930–1970), and by another 2 meters at the end of the 20th century (1990–2000). Additionally, the lake’s water volume dropped from 58 billion m3 to 32 billion m3.

 The Sevan problem first surfaced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is still a problem today. However, it has many meanings/soundings at different times. Based on this, we usually divided the entire study period into several stages. It should be noted that the ecosystem has suffered irreparable losses as a result of the use of the Lake Sevan resources, inadequate water resource management, and both positive and negative effects of these factors.

 We disagree with the assertions of many experts that problems can only be prevented or solved by raising the lake level. Therefore, extensive actions must be taken in the Sevan basin management area, regardless of the lake’s level.
ANALISIS KANDUNGAN LOGAM BERAT PADA DAGING IKAN TENGADAK (Barbonymus Schwanenfeldii) DI DANAU SIAIS KABUPATEN TAPANULI SELATAN
Authors: Buulolo Irvan Sandi , Doloksaribu Maryati Evivani
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kosentrasi kandungan logam berat Timbal (Pb) dan Kadmium (Cd) pada daging Ikan Tengadak (barbonymus schwanenfeldii) dari perairan Danau Siais dan mengetahui besar nilai parameter fisika-kimia yang terdiri dari paramater suhu, salinitas dan pH. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan April-Juni 2022 di perairan Danau Siais untuk pengukuran paramater fisika-kimia, dan di Laboratorium Balai Standarisasi dan Pelayanan Jasa Industri Medan untuk menganalisis kandungan logam berat. Pengujian kandungan logam berat pada daging ikan menggunakan metode Atomic Absorption Spectrosocopy (AAS). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai hasil pengukuran parameter suhu = 31,7oC, salinitas = 34, dan pH = 7,1%. Kandungan logam berat yaitu: Timbal (Pb) memiliki nilai pengujian <0,02 ppm sedangkan kandungan logam berat Kadmium (Cd) memiliki nilai pengujian <0,02 ppm dimana jika dibandingkan dengan baku mutu batas maksimum logam berat Timbal (Pb) 0.20 mg/kg dan Kadmium (Cd) 0,10 mg/kg berada dibawah batas maksimum, sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa Ikan Tengadak dari Danau Siais layak dan aman untuk dikonsumsi manusia.
ANALISIS NILAI EFISIENSI RADIASI BENDA HITAM DENGAN PENERAPAN METODE SIMPSON 1/3 MENGGUNAKAN PEMROGRAMAN PYTHON
Authors: Nasution Habibi Azka , . Mesyadi , Kencana Mudatsir , Indriani Shiti , Amanda Ella , Hutahuruk Siti Aulia , Sari Ratih Irma , Siregar Alfia Delmi , Nasution Budiman
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui nilai energi efisiensi dari radiasi benda hitam. Perhitungan yang dilakukan secara eksak dibandingkan dengan perhitungan secara komputasi menggunakan metode Simpson 1/3 dengan bantuan bahasa pemrograman Python 3. Perhitungan energi efisiensi dari radiasi benda hitam dilakukan merujuk kepada persamaan Max Planck.  Metode Simpson 1/3 berhasil mengimbangi untuk hasil analitik. Hal ini mengacu terhadap nilai presentasi error terkecil antara metode eksak dengan metode Simpson yang didapatkan ialah sebesar 1.12%.
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN INSENTIF DAN MOTIVASI KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA GURU SMP SE-KECAMATAN BUAY MADANG KABUPATEN OKU TIMUR
Authors: Sumariyak Asep , Karwono Karwono , Muhfahroyin Muhfahroyin
Published: June 2023

The teacher is one of the determinants of the high and low quality of the results of education, so every effort to improve the quality of education needs to pay great attention to improving teacher performance. To achieve good teacher performance can be achieved through the provision of sufficient incentives and high work motivation from the teacher himself.From the analysis it can be concluded that the results of the study indicate that there is an effect of giving incentives to teacher performance. This proves that giving incentives has a major influence on teacher performance. The results showed that there was an effect of work motivation on teacher performance. This proves that work motivation has a big influence on teacher performance. The results of the study showed that there was an effect of giving incentives and work motivation together on teacher performance. This proves that giving incentives and work motivation has a big influence on teacher performance
RANCANG BANGUN ALAT PEMANTAUAN ELEVASI AIR BENDUNGAN
Authors: Arisanto Pranu
Published: June 2023

Keamanan bendungan direncanakan dari proses desain, konstruksi dan terus berlangsung selama bendungan difungsikan. Pada tahapan operasi, pemeliharaan dan pemantauan, kebijakan keamanan bendungan oleh pengelola sangat bergantung pada data yang tersaji dari instrumentasi dan pengamatan secara visual. Kebutuhan pembacaan instrumentasi sangat beragam dengan interval waktu dari jam, hari, minggu bahkan bulan. Kebutuhan akan pengamatan yang tepat, cepat dalam melaporkan data dapat dibantu dengan peralatan pengamatan elektronik. Pelaksanaan pemantauan keamanan bendungan salah satunya adalah mengamati level muka air, baik di daerah hulu sebagai masukan air ke waduk, muka air di tampungan, rembesan dan bocoran di tubuh bendungan, muka air daerah hilir bendungan sebagai luaran dan muka air tanah. Elevasi muka air ini dapat diamati secara langsung dengan visual dan alat ukur. Guna menunjang keamanan bendungan dan analisis prilaku tubuh bendungan, pengamatan perlu ditingkatkan dengan bantuan peralatan pembaca muka air otomatis. Dengan peralatan otomatis ini pembacaan dapat diatur sesuai kebutuhan pada setiap jam, menit bahkan detik. Rancang bangun peralatan ini cukup sederhana dan terbilang murah yaitu dengan menggunakan sensor ultarasonik yang membaca muka air kemudian diproses oleh mikrokontroller. Data yang terekam di dalam mikrokontroller ditampilkan di monitor dan datanya dapat disimpan secara otomatis pada interval waktu yang diinginkan. Peralatan ini juga dapat dijadikan sebagai bagian dari early warning system dengan menambahkan perangkat komunikasi seperti GSM atau WIFI
KEPADATAN LALU LINTAS AKIBAT HAMBATAN SAMPING RUAS JALAN KI HAJAR DEWANTARA KOTA METRO
Authors: Sriharyani Leni , Hadijah Ida
Published: June 2023

Ruas Jalan Ki Hajar Dewantara Kota Metro merupakan kawasan pusat pendidikan, dimana di area tersebut  terdapat sekolah mulai  dari tingkat taman kanak-kanak hingga perguruan tinggi. Volume lalu lintas pada saat jam puncak pagi dan sore sangatlah tinggi. Hambatan samping jalan pada ruas jalan ini terjadi pada pagi hingga sore hari. Parkir kendaraan orang tua yang menjemput anaknya disisi kanan dan kiri jalan serta pedagang makanan yang berjualan disisi kanan dan kiri jalan bahkan di atas trotoar sangatlah menggangu pengguna jalan. Tingginya kejadian hambatan samping ini sangat berdampak besar terhadap kelancaran arus lalu lintas sehingga menimbulkan kepadatan dan kemacetan terutama pada sore hari ketika jam sekolah telah selesai. Minimnya pengawasan dan rekayasa lalu lintas pada ruas jalan ini membutuhkan solusi untuk penyelesaiannya. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah metode pengumpulan data dengan pengamatan dan observasi langsung di lapangan dengan melakukan  survei traffic counting, survei hambatan samping, survei kecepatan sesaat dan survei geometrik jalan. Volume lalu lintas yang melintasi ruas jalan Ki Hajar Dewantara adalah sebesar 1229,7 smp/jam. Kepadatan lalu lintasnya adalah 960 kendaraan/km. Aktivitas hambatan samping yang terjadi pada ruas jalan Ki Hajar Dewantara tergolong tinggi pada jam puncak pagi pukul 06.00-07.00 dengan frekuensi kejadian 770 dan frekuensi berbobot 524,4. Kegiatan kendaraan masuk dan keluar segmen jalan mendominasi 85,8 % dari seluruh hambatan samping yang terjadi. Hendaknya ada rambu, fasilitas penyeberangan orang dan petugas yang mengatur ketertiban lalu lintas pada saat jam sibuk pagi dan sore hari
Numerales distributivos en matlatzinca
Authors: Gómez González Norma
Published: June 2023

Los numerales distributivos son uno de los recursos que las lenguas tienen para expresar nociones de distributividad. De acuerdo con la tipología de los numerales distributivos, estos siempre introducen la parte distribuida (distributive share) y no la clave de distribución (sorting key) de una relación distributiva (Gil 1982: 339-340; Choe 1987). En este trabajo se analizan dos tipos de numerales distributivos en matlatzinca (otomangue iso-6393 mat) y se muestra que en esta lengua uno de ellos puede introducir la clave de distribución. La descripción que aquí se hace descansa en la determinación de las condiciones de verdad y de felicidad de las construcciones que contienen a los numerales marcados con los prefijos pu- o mún- y de la referencia de las frases nominales introducidas por estos numerales. Se corrobora que estos prefijos son marcas de distributividad exclusivas de los numerales cardinales y que cumplen diferentes funciones: mún- se marca en el numeral que refiere a la parte distribuida y su significado en español puede traducirse como ‘de n en n’, o ‘de a n’ donde es n es cualquier número cardinal, mientras que putiene alcance sobre la frase numeral que introduce la clave de distribución, y su significado aproximado al español es ‘cada uno’.
Nuevos desarrollos en torno a la conexión domiciliar con especial referencia a la reforma legislativa uruguaya
Authors: Ferreira Marino Alejandro Matias
Published: June 2023

Entre las diversas metodologías existentes para abordar las dimensiones del caso privado con elemento extranjero, la tendencia general ha sido hacia la elección del tradicional enfoque conflictual con sus diversas variantes (lex fori, bilateral, unilateral y las perspectivas flexibilizadoras). El corazón de esta concepción es el “conflicto de leyes”, resuelto a través de la norma de conflicto, formal o indirecta. A nivel general –al menos en el continente americano– la tendencia general ha sido a la adopción del criterio domiciliar (tanto en los Tratados de Derecho Civil Internacional de Montevideo 1889 y 1940, en las Convenciones Interamericanas, en las disposiciones del Mercosur, entre otras). La reciente aprobación de la Ley General de Derecho Internacional Privado (Ley 19.920), nos obliga a revisitar al localizador domiciliar, pues éste se erige como la piedra del sistema conflictual uruguayo.
Pelecehan Seksual Dalam Al-Qur'an
Authors: Rifqi Afrizal Muhammad , Sauqi Ryan , Bih Tsani Mubarok , Ulum Tadzkirotul
Published: June 2023

Manusia dikenal sebagai makhluk sosial, yaitu makhluk yang hidup dalam suatu kelompok masyarakat, yang terdiri dari laki-laki dan perempuan. Dari sinilah, gejala sosial yang disebut dengan pelecehan sering muncul dalam kehidupan bermasyarakat, yang biasanya terjadi pada kaum perempuan. Perilaku yang dapat dianggap sebagai tindak kekerasan terhadap perempuan ialah perilaku yang dilakukan oleh seseorang, yang dapat menimbulkan perasaan tidak nyaman, rasa cemas bahkan yang dapat menimbulkan efek trauma. Menurut Komnas Perempuan, yang dicatatkan pada CATAHU pada tahun 2020, kasus kekerasan seksual terhadap perempuan 299.911 kasus. Dalam hal ini, perilaku kekerasan tidak hanya berbentuk kekerasan fisik, akan tetapi juga dapat berbentuk kekerasan yang non fisik. Hal tersebut dapat terjadi karena adanya persoalan reaksi jender yang sangat luas dan kompleks dalam aspek kehidupan manusia, seperti terdapat pada moral, agama, iman dan lain-lain. Tindakan pelecehan ini sering terjadi pada perempuan, akan tetapi dalam pandangan para tokoh lain dapat juga terjadi pada laki-laki. Selanjutnya, bentuk pelecehan terhadap perempuan dilakukan dengan memaksakan kehendak dari pelaku tanpa adanya keinginan dari korban yang berkaitan dengan seksualitas. Dalam ajaran Islam, tindakan pelecehan seksual terhadap perempuan tidak dibenarkan karena telah keluar dari jalur syariat, dan merupakan tindakan tercela. Akan tetapi, Islam juga memberi hukuman bagi pelaku pelecehan seksual tersebut. Dan, Alquran memberikan penjelasan bahwa hal-hal yang mendekati zina tidak diperbolehkan, apalagi sampai melakukan perbuatan pelecehan seksual terhadap perempuan.
Living with others: On multispecies resurgence in the altered forest landscapes of the Anthropocene
Authors: Ejsing Mads
Published: June 2023

Through an encounter with a plantation forest in western Denmark called Klosterheden, this article explores the possibilities for what Anna Tsing calls multispecies resurgence – the ability of ecologies to survive and recover through interspecies cooperation. Highlighting endangered conditions for ongoing survival in a world of Anthropocene proliferations, the article tells three entangled stories of how the forest landscapes in Klosterheden have changed in the past century: First, the story of the forest as a landscape of war. Then, the story of the forest as a landscape of multispecies companionship. And finally, the story of the forest as a landscape in between resurgence and disrepair. The overarching argument is that in an Anthropocene world altered by human activities, ongoing survival requires renewed care and attention towards the complexities of multispecies resurgence. This entails, among other things, making space for the resurgent dynamics of natural ecologies and recognizing the limits of human existence vis-à-vis other forms of earthly life.
Psychological safety, purpose, path, and partnership reduce associate veterinarian desire to leave current employment
Authors: McKay Charlotte H. , Vaisman Joshua M.
Published: June 2023

OBJECTIVE

To identify demographic and employment variables associated with an associate veterinarian’s intent to remain at their organization in the next 5 years and to assess the impact of positive leadership in the practice and on veterinarians’ well-being.

SAMPLE

2,037 associate veterinarians in private practice who participated in the 2021 and 2022 AVMA Census of Veterinarians surveys.

PROCEDURES

Associate veterinarian demographic and employment information was used in regression analysis to determine the likelihood of remaining employed at their organization in the next 5 years and the impact leadership has on an associate veterinarian’s employment.

RESULTS

Higher levels of burnout, living in an urban community, and working in corporate practice were associated with lower odds of remaining in the next 5 years. Associates who worked in a practice in which they believed their leaders practiced positive leadership had higher odds of remaining in the next 5 years. An increase in a practice’s leadership index was associated with a likelihood to remain employed over the next 5 years. Decreases in the leadership index were associated with higher burnout levels among associates, more work experience, working more hours, and specialty/referral practices.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Findings supported anecdotal evidence that lack of positive leadership in a private practice may lead to higher odds of retention issues in a practice, as well as lower job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and workplace well-being among associates. Positive leadership practices might provide protective factors to critical veterinary business outcomes like team member retention and engagement.
Mathematical model for the transmission of mumps and its optimal control
Authors: Duru Emmanuel Chidiebere , Anyanwu Michael Chimezie
Published: June 2023

Mumps is a viral contagious disease associated with puffy cheeks and tender and swollen jaw. It spreads through direct contact with saliva or respiratory droplets from the mouth, nose or throat of infected persons. In this work, we present a mathematical model which describes the dynamics of the disease in a human population. The model incorporates isolation and treatment of infected individuals as a control measure. It is shown that the disease-free equilibrium (DFE) is locally and globally asymptotically stable when the control reproduction number Rc is less than one. It is also shown that the model has a unique endemic equilibrium which exists when Rc > 1. The existence of a unique endemic equilibrium confirms the global stability of the DFE, and the absence of backward bifurcation in the model. Optimal control analysis is performed on the model to obtain the proportion of infected humans to be isolated for optimal control of the disease. Plots are presented to show the dynamics of the disease in the presence of the control measures.
The ‘Struggle for the Narrative’: Cooperation and Conflict in Tiger King’s Intermedial Universe
Authors: Scherr Alexander
Published: June 2023

This article examines the disputed status of narratives in the Netflix documentary Tiger King (2020—2021), and the ways in which the series’ actors use media to bolster their particular version of a narrative. While classic studies of intermediality have productively analyzed the relations between the multiple semiotic resources employed in narrative forms, I offer an approach to intermediality in documentary art that enriches the structuralist paradigm insofar as it calls additional attention to the various human actors that put the worldmaking power of media to use.

Assuming that in filmmaking the creation of a storyworld is a fundamentally cooperative, while also potentially conflictive, endeavor, I examine the Netflix hit show as a documentary in which narrative co-construction is particularly significant. The series introduces its audience to the strange world of ‘big cat owners’ in the United States — a world which is populated by dubious storytellers and full of conflicts of interests. Tiger King’s ‘hyperreal’ world is saturated with media and images that are employed by its actors for storytelling purposes on a contested narrative territory. I argue that the actors’ ‘struggle for the narrative’ resonates with the show’s Darwinian themes and its interests in documenting a world in which the true predators are not the tigers but the human ‘storytelling animals.’ By examining how the various actors boost their own narratives while discrediting those of other players, I aim to illuminate the fine line between narrative co-construction and conflict in the show’s intermedial storyworld.
Examining Seasonality in Tourism with Special Reference to the Recent Effects of Covid-19 – The Case of the Sopron-Fertő Tourism Destination (Hungary)
Authors: Barcza Attila , Csapó János , Hinek Mátyás , Marton Gergely , Alpek Levente
Published: June 2023

Seasonality, meaning that the vast majority of tourist locations do not distribute arrivals evenly throughout the year, in tourism, it is widely regarded as one of the most crucial problems for the majority of the world’s destinations, particularly in terms of sustainability. Nevertheless, despite its importance and that this unbalanced nature has become one of tourism’s most distinguishing characteristics, we can say that no globally comparable international measurement of seasonality is currently available. Based on the abovementioned phenomena, the main objective of the present study and research is to detect and analyse the tourism seasonality of a case study area, the Sopron-Fertő destination (Hungary), using multiple methodologies such as the Gini index, a representative consumer questionnaire and expert interviews. The analysis demonstrates seasonality in tourism demand between 2008–2021, based on which implications on product development and new directions and challenges, influenced by the most recent impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, are revealed and suggested.
Electric Vehicles from an Economic Point of View
Authors: Urbánová Mária , Čeryová Dominika , Benďáková Viktória , Husárová Patrícia
Published: June 2023

Research purpose. In recent years, the importance of moving from a linear economy to a circular economy in every area and sector of the economy has been discussed more than ever before. This includes discussions on a net zero energy system as the basis for a fully decarbonised electricity sector. The increase in demand for electricity and the push for net zero emissions are leading to a focus on using electric vehicles to meet the EU's sustainability targets. The European transport sector is responsible for a significant part of the European Union's total greenhouse gas emissions. The main aim is to evaluate the impacts of the automotive industry from an economic point of view because the increase in sales of electric cars can lead, among other things, to the mitigation of environmental problems.

Design / Methodology / Approach. Electric cars and biofuel cars are the two most discussed solutions in the transport sector. As EVs are sustainable to the extent that their energy sources are sustainable, the main aim of this research paper is to investigate the impacts of the chosen electric vehicle types from an economic point of view, especially the sales of electric vehicles in the time period of 2010-2021. Battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles' sales situation will be analysed in Europe and globally. The assumptions and hypotheses were set and verified through regression and correlation analysis.

Findings. The research results have confirmed our assumptions that the number of vehicles sold in Europe and worldwide is increasing with time. During the time period under consideration, electric car sales increased worldwide. 6,600,000 battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles were supplied in total in 2021, representing a 45% increase from the previous year. The most significant growth in car sales in Slovakia was in 2021, but only one-tenth of one per cent were electric vehicles.

Originality / Value / Practical implications. A gradual shift of the main interest from automakers to electric vehicles is seen. At the same time, there are other questions connected to electric vehicles that need to be addressed and analysed, such as their high price, charging options and infrastructure and, nowadays, the electricity price.
Spatial patterns of EU funds absorption in Romanian rural municipalities
Authors: Marin Anca Monica , Glăvan Eugen , Chiş Alin , Corad Bogdan
Published: June 2023

This study analyses the spatial differences in EU funds absorption among Romanian rural municipalities through the 2014–2020 programming period. The absorption capacity for EU funds is measured by the volume of spent EU funds by inhabitant, for each Romanian rural municipality. The results of the analysis highlight the importance of the territorial dimension when studying the distribution of EU funds among the rural municipalities of Romania. Affiliation with a specific development region (NUTS 2), county (NUTS 3) or a functional urban area (FUA) is used to differentiate the volume of absorbed EU funds. In Romania, rural municipalities with higher levels of absorbed EU funding are, to a statistically higher extent, located in development regions in the Centre, North-West, South-West and West of the country; in communes with no change, or even an increase, in population between 2014 and 2021; in the highest quartile of fiscal capacity and in communes with experience with EU funding from the preceding programming period. This article adds to the growing body of territorial evidence and can be used as a policy instrument to more closely examine the intervention tools embedded in EU funding policy.
Emotional and cultural intelligences: a comparative analysis between the United States of America and Romania
Authors: Bratianu Constantin , Paiuc Dan
Published: June 2023

Cultural intelligence (CQ) and emotional intelligence (EQ) represent key competencies of multicultural leadership in the new normal global business environment. This paper aims to present a comparative quantitative study concerning emotional and cultural intelligences in USA and Romania, backed by a brief geo-linked bibliometric literature review. The bibliometric analysis is performed with VOSviewer for the works focusing on these two variables published in USA and, respectively, in Romania. Inspired by the findings of this comparative analysis, it is performed a quantitative research based on 604 questionnaires distributed to managers in USA and in Romania, and on statistical processing using SPSS software. The statistical results show that both CQ and EQ constitute significant vectors in developing multicultural leadership and organizational performance in a multicultural business environment for both USA and Romania. The comparative study reveals a higher level of CQ and EQ in the Romanian business environment than in USA. The difference could be explained by the focus on rationality and profit maximization in the American business education. The contribution of the paper comes from these findings and they can help researchers and practitioners to stimulate their efforts in improving CQ and EQ competences.
The impact of quality of C2C online store on consumer satisfaction: an empirical study in Lithuania
Authors: Ūsas Antanas , Jasinskas Edmundas , Streimikiene Dalia
Published: June 2023

Thanks to constantly improving software packages, apps, and technologies themselves, creating and improving websites has become much easier. Excess or lack of information, inappropriate layout of website management, inefficiency of additional functions, excess of visual material - these are the problems faced by website users. These problems are usually not of a technological nature, so the change in technology will not determine what the user wants and what problems he faces. However, studies have ignored the fact that the type of business can affect decision outcomes (i.e., website evaluation) may also influence the perceived satisfaction and trust. This article examines consumer satisfaction and trust with services provided by the C2C websites. This study first proposes an analytical model that contains website quality indicators of consumer satisfaction and trust. Theoretical contributions and managerial implications are generated on the basis of the findings and analysis. The results showed a positive effect of website quality on consumer trust and satisfaction, which was partially mediated through consumer trust. Moreover, consumer trust had a positive association with all website quality indicators and satisfaction. The C2C website business should understand the consumer’s website quality expectations with respect to online shopping, to attract new consumers and to retain their existing consumers.
Peculiarities of persons who inject drugs among patients with HIV–tuberculosis coinfection registered in 4thDistrict TB Unit Bucharest during 2009–2018
Authors: Țigău Mirela , Zaharie Ana-Maria
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–tuberculosis (TB) coinfection is a worldwide problem and a subject of concern, being associated with high mortality and risk of complications. Intravenous drug use is a way of getting infected with HIV that continues to rise, especially in the big cities. We aimed to study the peculiarities of persons with HIV–TB who inject drugs.

Methods: We performed a retrospective, observational study, among patients treated for TB in the 4thDistrict TB unit, Bucharest, during a 10-year period. A unique registry of patients with TB was used, and data of all patients with HIV–TB were noted ( demographics, medical, treatment outcome). A comparison between drug users (people who inject drugs [PWID]) and nondrug users (non-PWID) was assessed.

Results: We identified 122 patients with HIV–TB: 60 PWID, 58 non-PWID, and 4 former users. The mean age was 36.4 ± 9.8 years, 75% were males, and 73% were using antiretroviral treatment (ART). After comparing PWID with non-PWID patients, the following differences were noted: age (33.0 ± 6.0 years in PWID vs 40.5 ± 11.3 in non-PWID, P < 0.0001), gender (87% vs 66% males, P = 0.0034), presence of chronic hepatitis (97% vs 21%, P < 0.0001), CD4 number (156.1 ± 204.5 cells/mm3vs 260.8 ± 248.9 cells/mm3, P = 0.0409), ART (65% vs 84%, P = 0.0075), and evaluation at the end of TB treatment (P = 0.0373).

Conclusions: PWID represent a vulnerable population of those with HIV–TB coinfection, whose outcome in TB treatment is significantly poorer and who are at risk of abandonment, death, and comorbidities. They should be included in dedicated programmes that are aimed at increasing adherence to treatment and care, additionally assessing the dependence problem.
Sleep apnoea syndrome in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and obesity – hypoxic load, comorbidities
Authors: Stupar Vlad , Virginia-Mihaela Dragnea M. , Popa Alina , Gligor Loredana , Manzur Andrei Raul , Birza Romina , Ardelean Mihai , Mihaicuta Stefan
Published: June 2023

Introduction

We analyse anthropometric, somnopolygraphic and comorbidities data in patients with OSA syndrome, OSA with COPD, and OSA with COPD and obesity.

Material and method

2644 OSA patients, three groups: I – OSA (2112 pts., 79.9%); II – OSA and COPD (116 pts., 4.4%); III – OSA, COPD and obesity (416 pts., 15.7%).

Results

significantly older (p < 0.01, p = 001, p < 0.01); more men: 68.4% vs. 80.2% vs. 78.8%; smokers 59.4% vs. 70.7% vs. 74.3%; larger neck circumference: 42.74 ± 5.08 cm vs. 40.57 ± 3.97 cm vs. 45.90 ± 4.92 cm; higher BMI; lower O2 saturation: p < 0.01, p= 123, P < 0.01; higher desaturation index: 30.65 ± 26.96 vs. 18.94 ± 20.28 vs. 42.28 ± 29.02; lowest O2 saturation: (p < 0.01 0, p = 024, p< 0.01); higher AHI: p= 0.001, p < 0.01, p < 0.01; coronary artery disease: p < 0.01, p = 195, p < 0.01; heart failure: p < 0.01, p = 760, p < 0.01; arrhythmias: p < 0.01, p = 796, P < 0.01; stroke: unsignificant; diabetes mellitus: p = 0.252, p = 0.007, p = 0.794; systemic hypertension: p < 0.01, p = 0.786, p < 0.01.

Conclusion

COPD in OSA is more severe, with more diabetes and longer hypertension duration, but not significantly different for O2 saturation, CAD, heart failure, arrhythmia, stroke and systemic hypertension. Obesity adds to overlap OSA–COPD significant burden for all recorded data, with the exception of stroke and diabetes.
Teachers’ Beliefs About Multilingualism at Universities in North Macedonia
Authors: Xhaferi Brikena , Smajlaj Uskana , Hamzai Jeta
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to explore teachers’ beliefs about multilingualism at universities in North Macedonia. Multilingualism as a concept is related to an individual’s ability to speak three or more languages. Given the educational and cultural globalization, multilingualism is crucial in many countries in the world. North Macedonia is an excellent example of multilingualism where different cultures live together and learn the languages of each other.

At Universities across the country, teachers face different challenges while teaching multilingual classes. Linguistic competence in many local languages allows students to learn foreign languages easily and thus raises students’ global awareness and deepens knowledge about their future teaching career.

The study analysed data collected from thirty EFL teachers from four different universities, Southeast European University, University of Tetova, Mother Teresa University and International Balkan University in North Macedonia. The research instrument used was the teacher survey which contained five domains: Teachers’ perspective on multilingualism; Students’ language learning knowledge; Language teacher collaboration; Learning materials, and other topics related to L2 learning and teaching.

The study results revealed that teachers view multilingualism as a positive asset for the students, and they expressed that they have developed an approach which helps multilinguals to achieve their learning goals. One area which needs improvement is teacher collaboration, as they tend to collaborate regarding materials and textbooks, however, not willing to share their experience on teaching methods/strategies and challenges faced.
Domestic Violence Legislation Reforms in the Republic of North Macedonia
Authors: Ratkoceri Vedije
Published: June 2023

The phenomenon of domestic violence is as old as humanity itself, but legal protection against violence both internationally and nationally begins to be provided very late. In the Republic of North Macedonia, until 2004, there was no legal protection of victims of domestic violence, nor was adequate sanctioning of perpetrators. Only since 2004, with the amendments and additions to the Criminal Code in the criminal sphere, and the Law on the Family in the civil sphere, the phenomenon of domestic violence began to receive due legal attention, with the application of provisions for the sanctioning of perpetrators and temporary measures protection for victims.

The adoption of the Istanbul Convention (The Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence) and its ratification in 2018 undoubtedly contributed to the Republic of North Macedonia undertaking a series of reforms in the field of domestic violence. So initially, in 2021, the new Law on domestic violence was adopted in harmony with the principles of the Istanbul Convention, whereas in 2023 the Law on the amendment of the Criminal Code was adopted. This law focused on changes in criminal offenses related to domestic violence and gender-based violation, as well as the incorporation of new criminal offenses in this regard.

These legislative reforms, especially the amendments approved in February 2023 which are of particular importance in the prevention and fight against domestic violence and violence against women in the Republic of North Macedonia are the focus of this research. Here we have analyzed and commented the approved changes to the Criminal Code of RNM.
Uniqueness for an Inverse Quantum-Dirac Problem with Given Weyl Function
Authors: Bohner Martin , Çetinkaya Ayça
Published: June 2023

In this work, we consider a boundary value problem for a q-Dirac equation. We prove orthogonality of the eigenfunctions, realness of the eigenvalues, and we study asymptotic formulas of the eigenfunctions. We show that the eigenfunctions form a complete system, we obtain the expansion formula with respect to the eigenfunctions, and we derive Parseval’s equality. We construct the Weyl solution and the Weyl function. We prove a uniqueness theorem for the solution of the inverse problem with respect to the Weyl function.
Exponential Stability of Integro-Differential Volterra Equation on Time Scales
Authors: Ostaszewska Urszula , Schmeidel Ewa , Zdanowicz Małgorzata
Published: June 2023

We study the Volterra integro-differential equation on time scales and provide sufficient conditions for boundness of all solutions of considered equation. Using that result, we present the conditions for exponential stability of considered equation. All the results proved on the general time scale include results for both integral and discrete Volterra equations.
The Directorate-General for Translation’s gender-neutral English guidelines (1998-2022)
Authors: López-Medel María
Published: June 2023

Ten years before the European Parliament adopted the Gender-neutral language in the European Parliament multilingual guidelines (2008), the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Translation had already included a section on this subject in the third edition of its English Style Guide (1998). The original text was later reproduced in other European Union’s style guides, namely the Interinstitutional Style Guide, the European Commission Style Guide and the ephemeral European Commission Guidelines for Inclusive Communication, withdrawn shortly after publication due to political and religious complaints. After a quarter of a century, the guidelines have drifted apart through their respective updates. What are the exact inconsistencies of the current style guides? How do the changes reflect developments in the field of inclusive language? And do the guidelines include gendered terms and expressions relevant for EU linguists? A unified EU policy on linguistic sexism across its languages and institutions expressed in a set of relevant and coherent language guidelines seems vital to enabling and fostering the implementation of non-sexist language as a gender mainstreaming tool in the EU.