bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Data Augmentation using Auxiliary Classifier for Improved Detection of Covid 19
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore (Tamil Nadu), India., Raj Lakshmisetty Ruthvik , Vardhan Bitra Harsha ,   Department of Computer Science, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore (Tamil Nadu), India., Vamsi Mullapudi Raghu ,   Department of Computer Science, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore (Tamil Nadu), India., Mamilla Keerthikeshwar Reddy ,   Department of Computer Science, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore (Tamil Nadu), India., Vemula Poorna Chandra ,   Department of Computer Science, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore (Tamil Nadu), India.
Published: September 2021

COVID-19 is a severe and potentially fatal respiratory infection called coronavirus 2 disease (SARS-Co-2). COVID-19 is easily detectable on an abnormal chest x-ray. Numerous extensive studies have been conducted due to the findings, demonstrating how precise the detection of coronas using X-rays within the chest is. To train a deep learning network, such as a convolutional neural network, a large amount of data is required. Due to the recent end of the pandemic, it is difficult to collect many Covid x-ray images in a short period. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate how X-ray imaging (CXR) is created using the Covid CNN model-based convolutional network. Additionally, we demonstrate that the performance of CNNs and various COVID-19 acquisition algorithms can be used to generate synthetic images from data extensions. Alone, with CNN distribution, an accuracy of 85 percent was achieved. The accuracy has been increased to 95% by adding artificial images generated from data. We anticipate that this approach will expedite the discovery of COVID-19 and result in radiological solid programs. We leverage transfer learning in this paper to reduce time complexity and achieve the highest accuracy.
Methodology for determining the physical parameters of ground plane by the results of the optical and radar data fusion
Authors: Svideniuk Mykhailo
Published: September 2021

The methodology of multispectral optical and dual-polarized radar satellite data fusion for soils physical parameters estimation is developed. In particular, the methodology comprises relative permittivity estimation based on the Integral Equation Model (IEM) by using high resolution Sentinel-1 GRDH radar data. The calibration of ε was provided based on the compensation of soil acidity and temperature destabilizing effects. High-resolution multispectral images PlanetScope were used for vegetation indices and thermal emissivity estimation. Both, low-resolution MODIS and medium resolution Landsat-7/8 ETM+/TIRS thermal infrared images were processed in order to estimate ground plane thermodynamic temperature. An investigated approach for the radar signal depolarization compensation is based on local signal deviations and surface roughness estimation. The relief heterogeneity is restored based on the medium-resolution digital terrain elevation model ALOS AWD3D. Aiming to evaluate the accuracy of a soil moisture estimation model designed based on the presented methodology, ground truth measurements were carried out. Specifically, they included soil samples retrieving for the gravimetric soil moisture. In addition, the soil acidity and temperature were measured by applying the GM1312 differential thermometer and WALCOM multifunction device. The estimated parameters and ground truth data were used in order to retrieve the soil moisture based on the multivatiative regression dependence. Root mean square error of soil moisture retrieving was estimated as 4,73 %. Such accuracy is completely acceptable for the soil moisture monitoring of natural-reserved fund territories
Detailed investigation algorithm for hydrocarbons deposits exploration in terms of the Shebelynske gas-condensate field
Authors: Tovstyuk Zinayda , Yesipovich Stanislav , Titarenko Olga , Semenova Svitlana , Yefimenko Tetiana , Svideniuk Mykhailo , Rybak Olena , Bondarenko Alla , Holovashchuk Olena , Lazarenko Iryna
Published: September 2021

In order to elaborate the neotectonic structure and improve the searching algorithm of new hydrocarbon traps at prospective areas, detailed airspace geological investigation has been carried out. For this study, the selected cross-section Dniprovsko-Donetska depression is the regional seismic profile Lozova-Shebelinka-Staropokrovka within the Shebelinska structure zone.In particular, the investigations consisted of structural and geomorphological analysis, analysis of the hourly seismic profile Lozovaya-Shebelinka-Staropokrovka and analysis of thermal anomalies and structural interpretation by using satellite images. This approach allowed to explore the Shebelinska structure zone and the East-Shebelinska depression for hydrocarbon traps feature properties detecting in Paleozoic sediments.Based on the results of the initial data processing, we established that Paleozoic complex cannot create hydrocarbon deposits, both due to low reservoir properties and due to insufficiently studied structure. Neotectonically, the Shebelinskaya structure looks like a dome-shaped uplift. This uplift is divided by a ravine-gully network into neotectonic blocks. Productive wells are located within the most active blocks.
Loxoscelismo en un paciente VIH
Authors: Alvarado De la Hoz Carlos Enrique , Herrera Rueda Guillermo Andres , Castellanos Suárez Rosendo
Published: September 2021

El loxoscelismo es un evento toxinológico relativamente frecuente en los países tropicales. A pesar de que la mayoría son autolimitados, hay casos que pueden tener consecuencias locales o sistémicas graves. Lamentablemente el desconocimiento y la limitación en estrategias diagnósticas y terapéuticas aún representan desenlaces adversos en pacientes susceptibles.

El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar un caso clínico de loxoscelismo grave en un paciente VIH, destacando la correlación entre la presentación clínica con las características toxinológicas del veneno. Se trató de un paciente masculino de 48 años previamente sano y con hábitos sexuales de riesgo, quien presentó accidente arácnido grave, posterior a mordedura por araña de género Loxosceles; con posterior evolución tórpida, desarrollo de trombosis venosa profunda, aumento progresivo de las transaminasas hasta el rango de hepatitis y diagnóstico de novo de VIH confirmado con Elisa de cuarta generación.

Es el primer reporte de caso de aracnidismo en contexto de infección por VIH que lleva a discutir sobre una posible respuesta diferencial de esta población al efecto del veneno de araña.
SURGICAL RECONSTRUCTION (UTEROVAGINAL ANASTOMOSIS) USING AUTOLOGOUS PERITONEUM (DAVYDOV’S PROCEDURE) IN A CASE OF CERVICAL AGENESIS
Authors: Shah Dhvani , Kulkarni Apoorva , Gupta Abhaya , Kothari Paras , Jadhav Manajitsinh
Published: September 2021

Cervical agenesis is a rare Mullerian anomaly requiring surgical reconstruction to restore the uterovaginal canal and thus menstruation in such
patients. In the past, treatment in such patients was hysterectomy which has now developed into more conservative approach. We describe a
successful canalization of the uterovaginal canal using autologous peritoneum in a case of cervical agenesis
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PRE-PROCEDURE AND REAL TIME ULTRASOUNDGUIDED EPIDURALANAESTHESIA IN OBESE PATIENT.
Authors: Anand Ravi , Kumari Preeti , Kumar Sanjeev , Singh Siddharth , Kumar Ram Ganesh
Published: September 2021

Background And Aims: Epidural anaesthesia is widely performed using a landmark-guided midline approach. The indistinct or distorted
landmark is associated with obesity, previous spinal surgeries, deformities, or degenerative changes due to ageing. In the present study, we
compared the efcacy of real-time ultrasound (RUS)-guided paramedian approach, and pre-procedure ultrasound (PUS) landmark-guided
paramedian approach in obese patients. Methods: Sixty patients with body mass index (BMI) >30 kg/m2 were included in the study. The
participants were randomly assigned to two groups : PUS and RUS group . The primary end point was to attain a successful placement of epidural
catheter. Variables like the number of attempts, the number of passes, the time taken for identifying epidural space(s), and time taken for successful
epidural catheter placement(s) were secondary end points and were recorded in both the groups. Results: The median number of attempts were 4
(IQR 2-4) and 2 (IQR 1-2), respectively, in the PUS and RUS group (P-value < 0.001). The median number of passes, the median time for
identifying space, and the time for successful epidural catheter placement was statistically signicantly less in the RUS group, than the PUS group.
Conclusion:The time taken for the identication of the space, the number of attempts, number of passes, and the time taken for successful epidural
catheter placement was more in the PUS group as compared to the RUS group.
A STUDY ON LIVER ABSCESS: AGE & SEX DISTRIBUTION, DIAGNOSIS, MANAGEMENT AND OUTCOME
Authors: Kumar Rishav , Ghasura A A , Patel Parth , Damor Roshani , Mehta Meet
Published: September 2021

There is however potential for morbidity and even mortality if
proper and timely treatment is not provided. The standard
treatment of liver abscess is the use of appropriate antibiotics
and supportive care. Needle aspiration can be used as an
additional mode of therapy and has been promoted by some
authors for routine use in the treatment of uncomplicated liver
abscess. It is suggested that needle aspiration can improve
response to antibiotics treatment,reduce hospital stay and the
total cost of treatment. Although USG guided needle
aspiration is fairly safe, it is nonetheless an invasive
procedure requiring the passage of a wide bore needle in to a
highly vascular organ, and can be associated with the risk of
bleeding. Needle aspirations, especially at the time of
intervention has therefore remained a debatable issue and it
seems important to determine its possible role in the
treatment of liver abscess.
Uso de la escala de evaluación radiológica de edema pulmonar (Rale) en pacientes con Covid 19
Authors: Barrientos Ramirez Roberto Carlos
Published: September 2021

INTRODUCCIÓN: el edema pulmonar se define como la extravasación anormal de líquido en el compartimento extravascular del pulmón, estos eventos obstaculizan la adecuada oxigenación sanguínea y por ende conllevan a la hipoxia tisular. Los hallazgos más frecuentes que se han asociado al Covid-19 son las opacidades del espacio aéreo en forma de consolidaciones y/u opacidades en vidrio deslustrado, con distribución típicamente bilateral, periférica y de predominio en los campos inferiores. OBJETIVO: describir la Score Rale como uso diagnóstico de edema pulmonar en pacientes con Covid 19. MÉTODOS: para el desarrollo de la monografía se realizó una revisión bibliográfica basada en fuentes primarias y secundarias. CONCLUSIÓN: la Score Rale se puede utilizar para evaluar tanto la extensión del edema pulmonar como la gravedad del Síndrome de dificultad respiratoria aguda –SDRA-, de forma rutinaria, segura y económica en todos los pacientes con SDRA. Esta escala permite evaluar la gravedad y extensión de la afectación pulmonar del Covid-19 y controlar la respuesta al tratamiento.
MICROBIAL ANALYSIS OF INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENT ON UTEKON RIVER IN OVIA NORTH-EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE
Authors: IYARE HARRISON , Ogunbiyi Oluwagbenga , UGIAGBE OSAZUWA , OMORINOLA ALAKE
Published: September 2021

The microbial analysis of industrial effluent on Utekon River in Ovia North-East local government area of Edo State was investigated in this study. The study assesses the extent of pollution of the water due to discharged effluent from the industries in the area. The bacteriological analysis of water samples collected from five different stations (A-E) revealed the presence of bacteria genera such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus epidermis, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella sp and Streptococcus sp. The most widely distributed bacteria was Escherichia coli indicating faecal pollution of the river. The total bacteria count was observed to range from 12× 103 – 83 × 103 cfu/ml. The highest bacteria count 83 × 103 cfu/ml was recorded in sample B1 obtained from station 2, which was the point of discharge of effluent. The total coliform count was observed to range from 12 – 79. Antibiotic susceptibility testing revealed that the most resistant and susceptible bacteria isolates were Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The most susceptible bacteria isolate was Streptococcus sp. Due to negative impact of the effluent discharge in Utekon River it will be necessary if policies are provided to ensure proper treatment of waste effluent before discharge into the river in other to preserve the safety of the river and conservation of the aquatic life. Thus helping the sustainability of the aquatic life of the river and preventing hazardous threat this polluted river may pose to human health who consume this aquatic life.
Effect of TRPV1 and TRPV4 genes polymorphisms on the development of airway hyperresponsiveness in patients with asthma
Authors: Kotova O. O. , Naumov D. E. , Afanas'eva E. Yu. , Perelman J. M.
Published: September 2021

Introduction. A change in the level of relative humidity of the inhaled air can lead to the appearance of symptoms of airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) in patients with asthma. Allelic variations of the TRPV genes encoding osmotic receptors may serve as an internal factor predisposing to the development of respiratory manifestations in response to an osmotic trigger.

Aim. The aim of the study was to establish the contribution of some single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of TRPV1 and TRPV4 to the development of osmotic AHR in asthma patients.

Materials and methods. Three hundred patients with mild and moderate asthma were enrolled in the study. Osmotic AHR was diagnosed using bronchoprovocation tests with inhalation of distilled water, hypertonic saline (4.5% NaCl) or by treadmill exercise challenge test. Three SNPs (rs222747, rs224534 и rs8065080) of TRPV1 and two SNPs (rs6606743, rs7971845) of TRPV4 were geno- typed.

Results. Carriage of the AA genotype for rs6606743 was associated with a lower probability of developing hypo-osmotic-induced bronchospasm. This result was confirmed in recessive (OR 0.43 95% CI [0.19; 0.94], p=0.02) and Logadditive (OR 0.62 95% CI [0.4; 0.96], p=0.03) inheritance models. Besides, in patients with the AA genotype, a less pronounced decrease in all basic parameters of lung function was observed as compared with GG and ΔG genotypes (ΔFVC, ΔPEF and ΔFEF75 - p<0.01; ΔFEV1 ΔFEV1/FVC, ΔFEF50 and ΔMMEF - p<0.001).

Conclusion. A protective effect of the AA genotype for rs6606743 of TRPV4 was revealed in relation to the formation of hypoosmotic AHR.
STATISTICAL STUDY OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE HOUSEHOLDS IN THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
Authors: Samandar Kosimov  , Khaidar Kuvnokov Ph.D
Published: September 2021

The purpose of the study is to clarify the theoretical approaches associated with the formation and forecasting of household cash income, and to develop, on this basis, methodological recommendations for forecasting them in the system of regional accounts. To achieve this goal, the following tasks have been set: research and clarify theoretical and methodological approaches to the formation and forecasting of household income at the regional level; show the evolution of the economic essence of household income in the theoretical views of foreign and Uzbek researchers, systematize the basic principles of the formation of household income, necessitating the need to clarify the definition of household income, highlight the features of the formation of shadow income and informal household income in order to assess the impact of these processes on the formation of cash household income, to formulate the main directions of improving the study and forecasting of household cash income at the regional level, to carry out predictive experimental calculations of household cash income of the constituent entity of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
KEYWORDS: Republic of Uzbekistan, statistics, income, expenditure, households, system of national accounts
Incidence, Antibiotic Susceptibility and Characterization of Vibrio parahaemolyticus Isolated from Seafood in Selangor, Malaysia
Authors: Venggadasamy Vurmila , Loh Teng Hern , Law Jodi Woan Fei , Ser Hooi-Leng , Letchumanan Vengadesh , Pusparajah Priyia
Published: September 2021

Vibrio parahaemolyticus is one of the major foodborne pathogens owing to its cause of infectious diseases such as gastroenteritis. These diseases are often associated with the consumption of contaminated seafood. This study aims to investigate the presence of V. parahaemolyticus, their virulence, antibiotic profiles, and plasmid profiles from 77 different kinds of shellfish samples collected from wet markets and supermarkets in Selangor, Malaysia. High densities of Vibrio species ( > 5 log CFU/g) were found in 14/16 groups of shellfish. Among 77 presumptive V. parahaemolyticus isolates, 43 (55.8%) were positive for the toxR gene, confirming the identity of the isolates at the species level. However, none of the V. parahaemolyticus isolates harboured the virulence tdh and trh genes. The antibiotic susceptibility of the V. parahaemolyticus isolates revealed that most of them were resistant to ampicillin (95.3%), ampicillin-sulbactam (81.4%), cefotaxime (37.2%) and imipenem (23.3%). The plasmid profiles of the V. parahaemolyticus isolates showed that 41.9% (18/43) possess at least one plasmid. Our results indicate the V. parahaemolyticus isolates are continuously exposed to various antibiotics in the environments, thus consuming the seafood carries a potential health risk to consumers. The antibiotic resistance conferred by the species necessitates an immediate plan to approach the usage of antibiotics differently.
Chemistry and microbiology in sugar extraction
Authors: Bruijn Jan Maarten de
Published: September 2021

The stability of the sucrose molecule and the firmness of the tissue structure in the cossettes are of major concern when optimizing the operating conditions for the extraction system. For a given extraction system the retention time is more or less fixed, but the actual pH values and temperatures to be set across the system largely determine the extent to which both sugar gets lost by hydrolysis and the cossette structure deteriorates, particularly by dissolution of pectin. Furthermore, potential sugar loss by microbial infection in the extraction system needs to be controlled too. The influence of the pH value and temperature on these undesirable chemical and microbial reactions will be outlined in this paper, including the consequences for the subsequent processing steps. It can be concluded that the recommended optimal pH values and temperatures for operating the extraction system are a compromise between good and bad.
Selected areas of threats to the security of accounting information system
Authors: KUCZYŃSKA-CESARZ Anna
Published: September 2021

The accounting system perceived as a credible and reliable source of information about the economic and financial situation of entities operating in the Polish economy and subjected to the accounting law, operates under the conditions defined by cyberspace. The digitization of almost all stages of the work of financial and accounting units as a result of the implementation of many regulations of national and international law has become the cause of threats to the security of publicly available data characterizing the status of economic entities. The widespread use of computer programs to support accounting systemsfavors in a great extent to the limitation of the security of accounting information, despite the obligatory regulation of this area by applicable law. Although today it is difficult to imagine servicing companies' finances without modern technical solutions, one should always remember about the "dark sides" of digitization, which is an element of cyberspace and its consequences for the development of entities in the future."
Implementation of innovative technologies for the improvement of concrete properties for freezing and thawing processes
Authors: FALKOWSKI Krzysztof
Published: September 2021

For over a hundred years, concrete has been a well-known building material and is widely used in construction. Its properties have convinced construction engineers, architects, contractors and investors, which is why it is currently difficult to find a building completed without the use of this material. However, the influence of atmospheric conditions and other environmental influences means that over time they leave more and more visible signs of progressive destruction even on the best building material of the century. Taking into account the problems related to aeration and surface hydrophobization, the aim of the work was to demonstrate that by using an admixture in the form of an anionic bitumen emulsion and a superplasticizer based on polycarboxylate ethers, it is possible to obtain hard-to-wet concretes with a favorable porosity structure and increased resistance to environmental influences. For static calculations and dimensioning, an original calculation model of the pavement made of concrete with dispersed reinforcement in the form of fibers was used, which made it possible to eliminate the reinforcement in the form of bars. Laboratory tests with the use of concrete samples taken during concreting carried out after 28 days of maturation confirmed the high compressive strength.
Bigarren Hezkuntza eta Batxilergoa: animalia eta landareen gaineko ezagutza, eta espezie exotikoek biodibertsitatearen kontserbazioan duten eraginaren gaineko pertzepzioa
Authors: Etxebarria Irune , Antón Alvaro , Garcia-Arberas Loreto
Published: September 2021

Biodiversity loss is one of the key issues affecting global change. Although the questions related to the problems associated with alien species are at the root of this problem, this topic does not seem to be sufficiently taken on by society. The objective of this study is to find out the level of incidence of this issue at the school, and whether there is a gap in the education system. A survey conducted among secondary education and high school students and teachers, revealed the presence of difficulties in dealing with the issue in the classroom, particularly those related to the level of knowledge and the lack of interest.
МЕТОДИКА ПРОСУВАННЯ ПРОДУКТУ У ВИСОКОКОНКУРЕНТНІЙ НІШІ НА МАРКЕТПЛЕЙСІ
Authors: Пащук О.Б.
Published: September 2021

Цифрові платформи продажу продуктів забезпечують зростаючі обсяги торгових операцій завдяки зручності вибору продукту для покупця, клієнтоорієнтованому сервісі, альтернативним варіантам продуктів для клієнтів. Цифрові торгові майданчики, або маркетплейси, забезпечують компанії інтегрованими у платформу інструментами просування продуктів, що автоматично веде до створення унікальних бізнес-моделей продажу в цифровому середовищі. Проте інтегровані інструменти просування за умови відсутності розуміння алгоритмів та принципів їх роботи не забезпечують стабільність продажів. Це потребує розроблення методики просування продукту на електронному ринку. Мета статті полягає в розробленні методики просування продукту у висококонкурентній ніші на маркетплейсі. В результаті вивчення практики просування продукту компанії Х сформовано методику просування продукту у висококонкурентній ніші на маркетплейсі. Визначено, що для ефективного просування методика повинна включати ідентифікацію передумов та цілей просування продукту на цифровій платформі, розроблення унікальної торгової пропозиції на основі переваг продукту, аналіз продукту конкурентів, визначення бюджету та стратегії просування продукту, вибір типів рекламних кампаній та інструментів просування кампанії. Для оцінювання ефективності запуску продукту та рекламних кампаній використовуються показники конверсії, рівня охоплення цільової аудиторії, CPC (“pay per click” – «вартість за клік»), CTR (рейтинг кліків, або клікабельність), відношення вартості реклами до продажів (Ad Cost Over Sales, ACOS), частки витрат конкурентів на рекламу (Share of Spend, SOS) та планової частки продажу продукту на ринку (SOM). Перерозподіл рекламних інвестицій між вибраними рекламними кампаніями забезпечує досягнення планового обсягу продажу завдяки вкладенням у найбільш ефективні інструменти. Визначено, що перерозподіл рекламних інвестицій доцільно здійснювати у поточному періоді для досягнення стратегічних цілей просування, таких як забезпечення планової частки ринку за планових інвестицій у випуск, просування продукту на електронному ринку.
ТЕОРЕТИЧНЕ ПІДҐРУНТЯ ІННОВАЦІЙНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ
Authors: Ткаченко П.В.
Published: September 2021

У статті розглянуто теоретичні аспекти визначення та класифікації інноваційної діяльності підприємств. Проаналізовано законодавчу базу здійснення інноваційної діяльності в Україні, а також ключові аспекти Керівництва Осло. Визначено недоліки у формулюваннях визначень понять «інноваційна діяльність» та «інноваційне підприємство». Виділено основні ознаки інноваційного підприємства та запропоновано більш чіткий їх математичний опис для правильного визначення виду діяльності, до якого належать витрати. Описано та структуровано види інновацій, а також їх значення у звичайній діяльності підприємства, визначено взаємозв’язок між видами інновацій та послідовністю їх впровадження у діяльність підприємства. Побудовано ієрархію інновацій на підприємстві згідно з впливом, які вони мають на інноваційну та звичайну діяльність підприємства, а також сформовано їх схему. Розглянуто випадки, які не можуть вважатись впровадженням інновацій, а є частиною перебігу звичайної діяльності підприємства.
Pandemia del COVID-19. La educación virtual vivenciada por alumnos y profesores de la UNIVA Campus León. León, Guanajuato, México
Authors: Cánovas Marmo Célica Ester , Boeff Débora Fabiana , Soria Ramírez Juan Arturo , Guerrero Ortíz Claudia
Published: September 2021

Se recupera el proceso investigativo que identificó percepciones, vivencias y experiencias de alumnos y profesores de la Universidad del Valle de Atemajac (UNIVA) Campus León, en torno a la realidad socio-educativa impuesta por la pandemia del COVID-19 en 2020. Mediante una metodología mixta,  los observables fueron: sujeto, educación superior virtual, entorno social y trabajo-economía. Los hallazgos evidenciaron, en el plano personal,  incertidumbre, miedo, desaliento y malestar; añoranza de la educación presencial, falta de infraestructura tecnológica y atraso en las habilidades requeridas; y un entorno social carente de fuentes de trabajo, determinado por una economía general incierta.
Pengaruh CG dan Risiko Bank terhadap Kinerja Intellectual Capital yang Dimediasi oleh Capital Structure
Authors: Prasetyowati Ayu Sri
Published: September 2021

This study aims to examine the effect of corporate governance and bank risk on intellectual capital performance by capital structure. Intellectual capital performance is very useful for the management, especially for managing his company. Intellectual capital performance is useful for management to make decisions about budget and investments. This research about intellectual capital performance is interesting to do because inconsistency of the results of previous research. This study use 135 banking companies. The banking companies used are listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period of 2017-2019. The method used to test the effect of each variable in this study is multiple regression linear. The results of this study prove that capital structure is able to mediate the effect of bank risk on intellectual capital performance. Capital structure can not mediate the effect of corporate governance on intellectual capital performance.
Pengaruh Faktor Eksternal dan Internal terhadap Minat Mahasiswa Memilih Karir sebagai Wirausaha
Authors: Mulyanto Kukuh
Published: September 2021

This study aims to determine the effect of external and internal factors on intention students to entrepreneur career. The population used in this study were student in STIE Anindyaguna and STTPati which amounts to 100 people. Method of sampling technique in this study carried with purposive sampling. The analysis tool used is the technique of path analysis. The results obtained in this study is the positive effect of external and internal factors on intention students to entrepreneur career.
A Review of Comparative Study on The Effect of Hydroxyl Gas in Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) On Engine Performance and Exhaust Emission
Authors: Amir Ridhuan  , Shahrul Azmir Osman  , Mas Fawzi  , Ahmad Jais Alimin  , Saliza Azlina Osman
Published: September 2021

This introductory study comes up with an innovative idea of using Hydroxyl gas as a fuel performance enhancer to reduce the natural sources and the overuse of fossil fuel resulting in increased pollution levels. Many researchers have used HHO gas to analyze gasoline and diesel in internal combustion engines. The main challenges of using HHO gas in engines have been identified as system complexity, safety, cost, and electrolysis efficiency. This article focuses on different performance reports and the emission characteristics of a compression ignition engine. As opposed to general diesel, this study found that using HHO gas improved brake power and torque. In all cases, an increase in braking thermal efficiency can be observed. This was due to the presence of hydrogen in HHO gas with higher calorific value than fossil fuels. At the same time, the fuel consumption unit of the engine was reduced, and the combined impact of hydrogen and oxygen helped to achieve complete combustion and improved the combustion capacity of the fuel when HHO gas was injected. The addition of HHO gas also improved the Brake Power (BP), Brake Torque (BT), Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (BSFC), and thermal efficiency while simultaneously reducing CO and HC formation. The rise in CO2 emissions represented the completion of combustion. Therefore, the usage of HHO gas in the Compression Ignition (CI) engine improved the engine performance and exhaust emissions.
O NAVEGAR DO CEREBRO DENTRO DO CONHECIMENTO SOCIAL
Authors: De Abreu Rodrigues Fabiano , Espírito Santo Wagner Roselene
Published: September 2021

O estudo visa compreender a pesquisa feita e publicada na Nature sobre como o cérebro se conecta em relação ao conhecimento social. Buscando também na psicologia explicações que diferenciam diferenciam-se das explicações neurobiológicas publicado na revista. Detalhando também, de forma acadêmica, as regiões mencionadas no estudo.
AN OVERVIEW OF THE NOTTINGHAM RESEARCH PROGRAMME ON PRIMARY BREAST CANCER IN OLDER WOMEN
Authors: Parks Ruth , Cheung Kwok-Leung
Published: September 2021

The incidence of breast cancer increases with age. Despite this, most research in this field is aimed at the younger patient. Preliminary studies have shown that older women with breast cancer have distinct biological features compared to their younger counterparts. In addition, the focus of treatment of older women may not simply be curative but may be a trade-off between risks of treatment and impact on independence and quality of life. The Nottingham research programme is a unique programme dedicated to primary breast cancer in older women. There are two arms of the research programme 1) determining the biological differences of breast cancer in this cohort 2) exploring the use of geriatric assessment to understand the complex needs and factors contributing to treatment decision making in this group of patients. The overall aim of the research programme is to optimise both the biological and geriatric assessment of older women with primary breast cancer, to provide personalised data at diagnosis, on likely survival and quality of life outcomes following breast cancer treatment. This article will outline why this research programme is important, what it has achieved so far and future aspirations.
Impact of mandibular resection guidance prostheses on oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) - A prospective study
Authors: Kalaignan Parithimar , Ahmed Syed Ershad
Published: September 2021

This prospective study was aimed to measure the impact of mandibular resection guidance prostheses on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQol). A total of 35 patients with mandibulectomy defects were included. All the patients were rehabilitated with mandibular resection guidance prostheses respectively. These patients were subjected for assessment of OHRQol. The assessment was done by using OHIP-Edent-19 and a novel scale—maxillofacial prosthesis performance scale (MFPPS). The assessment was done on all the patients at two weeks and three months of prosthesis function. The scores of OHIP-Edent, and MFPPS for mandibular resection guidance prostheses after two weeks were 33.20and 18.74 respectively. The scores of OHIP-Edent and MFPPS for mandibular resection guidance prostheses prostheses at three months were 27.71and 15.20 respectively.
These findings show significant improvements of prosthesis in terms of functional, physical, psychological and social parameters after long-term follow-up (3 months).
Tipula (Vestiplex) crane flies (Diptera, Tipulidae) of Korea
Authors: Starkevich Pavel , Podėnas Sigitas , Podėnienė Virginija , Park Sun-Jae , Kim A-Young
Published: September 2021

The Korean species of Tipula (Vestiplex) Bezzi, 1924 crane flies are taxonomically revised. Five species are recognized. Tipula (V.) coquillettiana Alexander, 1924, T. (V.) kuwayamai Alexander, 1921, T. (V.) tchukchi Alexander, 1934, and T. (V.) verecunda Alexander, 1924 are newly recorded from the Korean Peninsula, and T. (V.) serricauda Alexander, 1914 was previously recorded. The larva of T. (V.) serricauda is described and illustrated, and the larvae of the subgenus T. (Vestiplex) are divided into four groups based on spiracular lobe morphology. An identification key, redescriptions, and illustrations of Korean T. (Vestiplex) adults and grouping of known larvae are presented.
L’Oréal, l’art d’intégrer des acquisitions
Authors: Carillon Cyrille
Published: September 2021

Les acquisitions de L’Oréal ont enregistré, ces dix dernières années, une hausse significative. Toutefois, intégrer une nouvelle marque, souvent jeune et fragile, dans une organisation multinationale aux exigences éthiques, environnementales et de protection du consommateur croissantes est un exercice complexe. Cela suppose une rigueur dans les due diligence et les synergies projetées, le financement d’équipes pluridisciplinaires d’intégration, mais aussi et surtout transparence, éthique et générosité dans l’accompagnement.
Le rôle d’une agence sanitaire face à la pandémie de Covid-19
Authors: Genet Roger
Published: September 2021

Lors de la pandémie de Covid-19, l’Anses a rapidement contribué à préciser les scénarios d’exposition humaine au nouveau coronavirus, pour lequel des transmissions alimentaires, animales et environnementales étaient suspectées, et a mis ses compétences scientifiques au service du dispositif de crise et de la protection de la population, tout en maintenant ses activités habituelles et en continuant à venir en appui à la gestion d’autres crises sanitaires. L’expérience de cette crise souligne l’importance des liens existant entre les agences sanitaires, qui dessinent les bases d’un véritable réseau international de sécurité sanitaire. Elle incite aussi à accélérer l’adoption d’une approche intégrative et globalisée du risque sanitaire. Par ailleurs, l’expertise scientifique est une condition nécessaire mais non suffisante d’une bonne prévention et d’une bonne gestion du risque sanitaire. Mieux nous protéger implique de fortes capacités d’anticipation et de recherche sur les risques émergents ou encore incertains, et d’interroger de façon collective et constructive nos choix de société.
A Comparative Study of Views on Body Between Traditional China and the West — with comments on comparison between Merleau-Ponty and Mencius
Authors: Zhuang Peina
Published: September 2021

La relation entre le corps et l’esprit a été une question centrale dans la philosophie et la pensée d’occident comme d’orient. Des deux côtés, les penseurs ont discuté et exploré ce sujet, l’esprit se voyant toujours conférer un statut supérieur, bien que de manières différentes. Des recherches récentes sur cette question entreprennent de briser la dichotomie entre le corps et l’esprit. Ainsi en va-t-il dans le virage matérialiste, dont l’influence s’est étendue jusque dans les cercles académiques de pays orientaux comme la Chine. Cet article, en retraçant d’abord brièvement l’évolution historique de pensée de la relation entre corps et esprit, élabore une étude comparative de la vision du corps entre les deux représentants que sont Merleau-Ponty et Yang Rubin. Il fait en outre valoir que, bien qu’ils partagent des similitudes superficielles dans leurs analyses, leurs systèmes de pensée et leurs fondements varient largement puisque le premier met l’accent sur le « sujet du corps », tandis que le second manifeste l’influence profonde d’une vision confucéenne.
Supplementing volatile-flavour herbal-extract mixture to the diet of sows and their weaned offspring improves the growth performance of weaned piglets
Authors: Dang D.X. , Han K.D. , Kim I.H.
Published: September 2021

A volatile herbal extract (VHE), consisting of 150 g/kg anethole, 15 g/kg bebaudioside A, 2.1 g/kg thymol, 2.0 g/kg eugenol and 2.3 g/kg cinnamic aldehyde, was fed to sows and their weaned offspring to evaluate its effect on the reproductive performance of sows and the growth performance of weaned piglets. A total of 18 sows (Landrace × Yorkshire) were randomly assigned to dietary treatments based on average parity (1.78) with nine replicates per treatment. The feeding period was 35 days, from d 7 before farrowing to d 7 after weaning. The lactation period was 21 d. A total of 96 piglets were randomly selected from each sow treatment group and allocated to 24 replicate pens with four pigs (mixed sex) per pen. The feeding period of weaned piglets was 35 days (phase 1, days 1-7; phase 2, days 8-21; phase 3, days 22-35). Dietary treatments in sows and weaned piglets consisted of a basal control diet with or without 500 mg/kg VHE. The data showed that VHE supplementation had no effect on the reproductive performance of sows, but improved the growth performance of weaned piglets, in which the increase of average daily gain during days 1-7 (P=0.006) and 1-35 (P=0.032) and feed efficiency during days 22-35 (P=0.026) and 1-35 (P=0.020) in weaned piglets were observed. Therefore, supplementing VHE to the diet of sows and their weaned offspring was beneficial to the growth performance of weaned piglets.
Smoking as a Risk Factor for Complications Following Total Joint Arthroplasty
Authors: Heckmann Nathanael D. , Katebian Behdod , Chung Brian C. H. , Lieberman Jay R.
Published: September 2021

Prior studies evaluating perioperative risk associated with smoking following total joint arthroplasty (TJA) have assessed smoking as a categorical variable. The purpose of this study was to analyze smoking as a risk factor for complications following TJA by assessing pack-year data as a continuous variable. The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database was used to identify primary total hip (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients. Propensity scoring was used to match smokers with nonsmokers based on age and sex. Pack-year data were treated as a continuous variable using a smoothing cubic spline analysis to assess risk of wound complications, thrombotic events, 30-day readmission, and total complications. A total of 1044 smokers who underwent a primary TJA were matched to 1044 controls from 143,641 nonsmokers. Smoothing spline analysis did not identify a relationship between increasing pack-years and wound complications, thrombotic events, or total complications. However, the 30-day readmission rate was increased regardless of the pack-year exposure (odds ratio, 2.30; 95% CI, 1.45–3.65;
P
<.001). This risk persisted after controlling for differences in comorbidities (odds ratio, 2.18; 95% CI, 1.34–3.53;
P
<.001). Smokers who undergo a TJA procedure have an increased risk of 30-day readmission and wound complications regardless of their pack-year exposure. [
Orthopedics
. 2021;44(5):e639–e644.]
Patient Perceptions of Telehealth Orthopedic Services in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond
Authors: Ruelos Verdinand C. B. , Puzzitiello Richard N. , Menendez Mariano E. , Moverman Michael A. , Pagani Nicholas R. , Rogerson Ashley , Ryan Scott P. , Salzler Matthew J.
Published: September 2021

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic necessitated an unprecedented increase in the use of telehealth services in orthopedics. Patient attitudes toward and satisfaction with virtual orthopedic services remain largely unexplored. A prospective study of all orthopedic patients at a tertiary academic medical center who had a telehealth appointment between April 1, 2020, and May 5, 2020, was performed to assess patients' experience with a validated 21-item telehealth satisfaction questionnaire. The survey contained statements designed to assess patients' level of agreement with numerous aspects of telehealth, including convenience, the surgeon's ability to engage in care, ease of use, and future use of telehealth. Most respondents (86.7%) were satisfied with the telehealth system. The majority of patients expressed that the system is easy to use (90.0%), is convenient (86.7%), and saves them time (83.3%). Nearly all (95%) patients agreed that their surgeon could answer their questions with the use of this technology, although nearly half (46.6%) identified the lack of physical contact during the examination as problematic. Only 46.7% of patients agreed that telehealth should be a standard form of health care delivery in the future; these patients were found to have significantly longer commute times compared with those who did not (52.1±58.2 vs 28.3±19.2,
P
=.03). Patient perspectives on the widespread adoption of telehealth, such as ease of use, privacy protection, and convenience, showed that these anticipated barriers may be some of the greatest advantages of telehealth. The COVID-19 pandemic may have provided the momentum for telehealth to become a mainstay of orthopedic health care delivery in the future. [
Orthopedics
. 2021;44(5):e668–e674.]
Predictors of Inpatient Morbidity and Mortality After 1- and 2-Level Anterior Cervical Diskectomy and Fusion Based on the National Inpatient Sample Database From 2006 Through 2010
Authors: Rogerson Ashley , Aidlen Jessica , Mason Andrew , Pierce Ayal , Tybor David , Salzler Matthew J.
Published: September 2021

Spine procedures, including anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion (ACDF), are more commonly being performed in an outpatient setting to maximize value. Early complications after ACDF are rare but can have devastating consequences. The authors sought to determine risk factors for inpatient complications after 1-and 2-level ACDF by performing a retrospective review of the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) administrative database from 2006 through 2010. A total of 78,771 patients were identified. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify preoperative risk factors for medical and surgical complications, including mortality, airway compromise, new neurologic deficit, and surgical-site infection. Inpatient mortality and overall complication rates were 0.074% and 3.73%, respectively. The risk of any medical complication was 3.13%. Airway compromise, neurologic deficit, and surgical-site infection occurred in 0.75%, 0.05%, and 0.04% of cases, respectively. Chronic kidney disease was the strongest predictor of mortality, with an odds ratio (OR) of 11.14 (
P
<.001). Airway complication was associated with age older than 65 years, male sex, myelopathy, diabetes mellitus, anemia, bleeding disorder, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obesity, and obstructive sleep apnea (
P
<.05). Preoperative diagnosis of myelopathy was most strongly associated with an increased rate of neurologic complication (OR, 6.67;
P
<.001). Anemia was associated with a significantly increased rate of surgical-site infection, with an OR of 14.34 (
P
<.001). Age older than 65 years; certain medical comorbidities, particularly kidney disease and anemia; and a preoperative diagnosis of myelopathy are associated with increased risk of early complication following ACDF surgery. Surgeons should consider these risk factors when deciding to perform ACDF surgery in an outpatient setting. [
Orthopedics
. 2021;44(5):e675–e681.]
Long-term Experience and Visual Acuity Outcomes in Patients With Peters Anomaly
Authors: Donoso Rojas Rodrigo , Jara Urrutia Gonzalo , López Garin Juan Pablo
Published: September 2021

Purpose:

To report the results from a cases series of patients with Peters anomaly and propose management and treatment approaches according to the alterations associated with each case.

Methods:

The records of 27 patients (32 eyes) clinically diagnosed as having Peters anomaly were analyzed retrospectively. Each patient underwent different treatment modalities (from medical follow-up consultations to penetrating keratoplasty procedures) according to the type of Peters anomaly.
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Results:

Of 32 eyes of 27 patients (74% male and 26% female), 5 patients (18.5%) were bilateral and 22 (81.5%) were unilateral. The average number of years of follow-up consultations was 10.2 years (range: 3.5 to 18 years). The long-term visual acuity (VA) results correlated directly with the type of Peters anomaly. Mean VA for all patients was 1.71 ± 1.04 logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (logMAR). The results by group were 0.30 ± 0.00 logMAR for type I Peters anomaly with only medical monitoring, 0.97 ± 0.78 logMAR for type I Peters anomaly with only optical iridectomy, 1.22 ± 0.97 logMAR for type I Peters anomaly with penetrating keratoplasty, 2.41 ± 0.80 logMAR for type II Peters anomaly without a compromised posterior pole with penetrating keratoplasty, and 2.56 ± 0.48 logMAR for type II Peters anomaly with a compromised posterior pole with penetrating keratoplasty.

Conclusions:

The VA result and long-term corneal failure is directly related to the type of Peters anomaly. Patients with type I Peters anomaly who only required medical follow-up consultations had the most favorable prognosis. Patients in whom penetrating keratoplasty was performed had a poor prognosis.

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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus
. 2021;58(5):304–310.]
Teaching the Scleral Pass in Strabismus Surgery
Authors: Al-Haddad Christiane , Hashim Ibrahim , Noureddine Tania
Published: September 2021

The authors describe a method to improve teaching the most critical step in strabismus surgery, the scleral pass. The attending surgeon fashions a “scleral tunnel” by performing the scleral pass and retracting the needle so the resident can pass it through the same tunnel. This ultimately helps decrease complications during surgical training.

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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus
. 2021;58(5):e34–e35.]
Factors Related to Smartphone Overdependence in Mothers of Preschoolers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Lee Gumhee , Yang Eunjin
Published: September 2021

Smartphone overdependence (SO) in mothers of preschoolers (MPs) reduces the parenting capacity of MPs. The current study aimed to identify associated factors of SO in MPs through a systematic review and meta-analysis conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines using 10 electronic databases. A total of 18 studies met the inclusion criteria. It was confirmed that SO in MPs is a coping strategy used to manage stress during childrearing. Parenting stress, depression, unemployment, and low household income were identified as risk factors that increased SO in MPs. Protective factors that reduced SO in MPs included resilience and parental intelligence. Findings emphasize the need to assess risk factors to prevent SO in MPs. It is suggested that programs to prevent SO in MPs be developed based on results of this study. [
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 60
(3), 40–47.]