bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Metodología de Pronóstico de la Demanda Residencial para el Planeamiento Energético de Largo Plazo en el Perú
Authors: Meza Segura José Neil , Luyo-Kuong Jaime
Published: September 2023

A nivel mundial existen modelos de proyección de la demanda que sirven de base para el planeamiento energético desde los años 70. Sin embargo, como la mayoría de estos modelos pertenecen a países desarrollados dichos modelos deben ser evaluados, complementados y mejorados a fin de identificar las metodologías que mejor se adapten a las particularidades de un país en vías de desarrollo como el Perú y a la vez cumplan con los retos que plantean los sistemas energéticos actuales como la aparición de tecnologías disruptivas y un contexto internacional de lucha contra el cambio climático. El objetivo del presente artículo es definir un modelo de proyección de la demanda del sector residencial integrando los modelos de uso final mediante rotación de stocks y el modelo de sustitución mediante evaluación multicriterio, el cual fue especialmente diseñado para países en vías de desarrollo, se han identificado los factores de valor presente neto, costo de inversión, calidad de presentación e impacto ambiental en el modelo a través de la evaluación multicriterio de modo que se pueda obtener los niveles de penetración y regresión por fuentes y ser integrados en un modelo energético LEAP y así evaluar toda la matriz energética en su conjunto. El modelo se aplicó para el estudio de caso del sector residencial en Perú y se determinó tanto la evolución del parque de equipos de consumo energético; el nivel de sustitución por fuente y tecnología; así como, su comparación con los resultados obtenidos a través de modelos econométricos y de optimización del uso final.
The Effect of Personality Types on Blood Pressure in Female Patients Over 17 Years of Age
Authors: Achmada Bunga Fardah Nahdiyah , Mutiasari Dian , Balyas Abi Bakring , Lia Sasmithae  , Helena Jelita
Published: August 2023

Hypertension is non-communicable and one of the main sources of premature death in the world, but the cause of this disease generally is still unknown. It is important to note that personality types are included among the suspected influencing factors due to being related to controlling behavior, emotions, and stress. According to Hippocrates-Galenus, they are divided into sanguine, melancholy, choleric, and phlegmatic. Therefore, this research aimed to determine respondents' characteristics, differences in blood pressure (BP) between personality types, and the effect of personality types on BP. The design employed was descriptive-analytic with a cross-sectional approach, and the sample used was 56 respondents, selected by purposive sampling technique. The data on personality types were collected by filling out a questionnaire, while BP data were obtained through BP measurement with a digital tensimeter, and the analysis was conducted with Fisher's Exact, Kruskal-Wallis, and one-way ANOVA tests. The results showed that most respondents, i.e. 62.5% were aged 17-29 years, 20% had BMI ≥27 or Obesity, 10.7% had SBP/DBP=140-149/90-99 or hypertension stage 1, 37.5% were married, 26.8% had birth control history, alcohol consumption history =0%, smoking history =1.8%, 35.7% had phlegmatic personality type, and 10.7% suffered hypertension. The results showed that there was a significant difference between personality types and systolic and diastolic blood pressure, respectively p=0,03 and 0,045. There is no effect of each personality type on blood pressure (p>0,05). In conclusion, despite the different SBP and DBP values of personality types, no effect is created on BP.
Visualizing Wearable Medical Device Research Trends: A Co-occurrence Network-Based Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Misra Bitan , Roy Nilanjana Dutta , Dey Nilanjan , Sherratt Robert Simon
Published: September 2023

Background. One of the most crucial aspects of someone’s life is health. Therefore, individuals should be conscious about keeping themselves healthy by regular monitoring their health, which can be done with the help of modern medical technologies. Wearable medical devices using wearable sensors are the popular names of emerging technologies in the modern healthcare domain.

Aim. This work presents the results of a systematic investigation of extensive research that has occurred for the last two decades in these research streams to provide a comprehensive mapping and temporal distribution of wireless medical device research.

Methods. This study presents a relationship between the bibliographic items, their quality, and the quantity representing the most effective research topics on wearable medical devices. The analysis is performed using two useful parameters, namely a bibliometric network and a co-occurrence matrix. Data collection, data standardization, data mapping, and result analysis are the steps involved in the bibliometric analysis technique. In this study, VOSviewer software for bibliometric analysis is applied to the Scopus database.

Results. By analysing bibliometric indicators from the Scopus database and using VOSviewer, we represent their distribution in countries, institutions, top researchers, and top journals. Furthermore, we analyse the co-citation of cited authors and the co-occurrence of keywords. The outcomes of the clustering and keyword analysis indicate that the research domain primarily focuses on the Internet of Things, machine learning, wearable sensors, mobile health, electrocardiogram, etc.

Conclusions. Statistical investigation in association with the visual exploration presented in this article provides more substantial information than either of them used separately. In the future, this article can illuminate researchers and practitioners to develop a different theory to look at the factors that influence predictability in the research domain of wearable medical devices.
CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY-BASED-TOURISM AND HOMESTAY POST-COVID-19 MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (MCO) AT KUNDASANG, SABAH
Authors: Datu Nordin Dayang Siti Noorafidah , Abdul Latip Normah , Mansur Kasim , Hussin Rosazman , Md Shah Jalihah
Published: August 2023

This article discusses the challenges in implementing the community-based tourism and homestay post covid-19 movement control order (MCO) at Kundasang, Sabah. The spread of the Covid-19 virus has had a significant impact on the community and, at the same time, on tourism activities. The implementation of the MCO, announced by the Prime Minister of Malaysia on March 18, 2020, has led all sectors, including the tourism sector, to stop operating temporarily to curb the virus from continuing to be prevalent among the community. On June 10, 2020, the government implemented the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), allowing all sectors to operate again. However, there is a question of what challenges the tourists face in implementing the post-covid-19 recovery strategy and plan in Kundasang. The primary approach to this study is qualitative, based on primary and secondary data sources. The preliminary data is used through in-depth interviews while in the field. Secondary data is from journal articles, academic reference books and newspaper news widely used in this writing. The results of this study found that there were challenges facing the community, especially homestay operators, where the challenges they faced were different in implementing the post-covid-19 tourism recovery strategy in Kundasang, Sabah.
Supervision of zemstvo sanitation on the living and working conditions of industrial workers in the Katerynoslav province
Authors: Arzamanov Oleksiy
Published: September 2023

The article, within the framework of regional history, studies the problem of sanitary supervision of industrial workers who lived and worked in the territory of the Katerynoslav province of the Russian Empire. The role of Russian colonization in the life of the Ukrainian population has been evaluated. Working and living conditions of industrial workers and the most common sanitary problems that arose in their everyday life were revealed on the basis of the historical sources study of the Zemstvo of the Katerynoslav province. Positive and negative factors and results of cooperation between sanitary doctors and industrial workers are outlined. It is shown that a significant number of Russian industrialists who organized their enterprises in Ukrainian lands were not interested in providing decent living conditions for the workers of their enterprises, if this could hinder their profits. The practical task of the study is to expand the knowledge about the past of the ordinary inhabitants of the region, their contemporary life, to form in readers an idea of the historical development uniqueness of their own region within the framework of general Ukrainian history.
Regional features of building museum exhibits on history of the modern Russo-Ukrainian War
Authors: Burakov Yurii , Pytlovana Liliya
Published: September 2023

Various aspects of constructing stationary and mobile museum expositions of Ukraine in different regions of the country are analyzed, with the purpose of creating permanent exhibitions on the history of the modern Russo-Ukrainian War. The positive experience in organizing the preservation and popularization of the Russo-Ukrainian War monuments in the capital and regional museums of Ukraine is summarized, as well as the processes of their exposition and exhibition activity transformation at the current stage are studied. It is noted that the significance of constructing expositions on the modern history of Ukraine and the exhibition activities of national museums increased in connection with the Russia-Ukraine war of 2014 - 2023, when exposition materials became not only a means of forming historical memory, but also a source of patriotism and loyalty to national priorities, an important factor in formation of the Ukrainian nation. Individual exhibitions are studied in the “National Museum on the History of Ukraine in the Second World War”, “Memorial Complex”, "National Museum of the History of Ukraine", "National Military Historical Museum", regional local history museums, museums of higher military educational institutions, garrison museums. The study emphasizes the relevance of creating virtual means of presenting the historical past and present. The opening of virtual exhibitions and expositions in Ukraine is promising, as it connects a large audience both in our country and abroad with the exhibition ma-terial and unique funds. Foreign presentations have become an important field in modern expositions presentations. This applies both to the work of individual museums and individual foundations, European and global press centers, individual foundations, etc. A conclusion is made about the accumulated rich experience of the museums of Ukraine in all spheres of activity and, primarily, the active use of museum collections in the national and patriotic education of our country’s youth.
Impact of Amplified Oncogenes on Salivary Gland Carcinomas
Authors: PAPANIKOLAOU VASILEIOS , CHRYSOVERGIS ARISTEIDIS , ASIMAKOPOULOS ASIMAKIS D. , SPYROPOULOU DESPOINA , RAGOS VASILEIOS , PAPANASTASIOU GEORGE , PAPOULIAKOS SOTIRIOS , MASTRONIKOLI SOFIANIKI , ROUKAS DIMITRIOS , TSIAMBAS EVANGELOS , PANTOS PAVLOS , PESCHOS DIMITRIOS , MASTRONIKOLIS NICHOLAS , MANAIOS LOUKAS , FOTIADES PANAGIOTIS , VYLLIOTIS ANTONIS , KYRODIMOS EFTHYMIOS
Published: September 2023

In normal epithelia, proto-oncogenes regulate critical intra- or intercellular functions, including cell growth and proliferation, apoptosis, and signaling transduction from the cell periphery (extracellular space) to the nucleus mediated by different pathways. Oncogenes are the mutated or amplified forms of the corresponding proto-oncogenes that are crucially involved in cell neoplastic and malignant transformation during carcinogenesis. Salivary gland carcinomas (SGCs) demonstrate a variety of histogenetic types. They are characterized by a broad spectrum of chromosomal and gene alterations. In particular, amplifications in specific genes [human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), human epidermal growth factor receptor 4 (HER4), epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK), Mouse double minute 2 homolog (MDM2), androgen receptor (AR), programmed death (ligand 1 (PD-L1), neurogenic differentiation factor 2 (NEUROD2), phosphatidylinositol 3,4,5-trisphosphate-dependent RAC exchanger 1 protein (PREX1), cyclin-dependent kinase4/6 (CDK4/6), proline-rich acidic protein 1 (PRAP1), kell antigen system (KEL), glutamate receptor subunit epsilon 2 (GRIN2D), Ewing sarcoma RNA-binding protein 1 (EWSR1), MYC proto-oncogene (MYC)] combined or not with chromosomal numerical imbalances (aneuploidy/ polysomy/monosomy) form different genetic signatures affecting the response to monoclonal antibody-based, oncologicaly targeted regimens. Different SGC histotypes demonstrate specific combinations of mutated/amplified genes that modify their clinicohistological features. In the current molecular review, we present the most important amplified oncogenes and their impact on the biological behavior of SGCS.
Multiple Bone Cysts Caused by Hyperparathyroidism: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: MIWA SHINJI , TANAKA TOMOHIRO , AIBA HISAKI , YAMADA SATOSHI , OTSUKA TAKANOBU , TSUCHIYA HIROYUKI
Published: September 2023

Background: Brown tumor, a skeletal complication of severe hyperparathyroidism, comprises reparative granulation tissue and proliferating fibrous tissue with hemosiderin deposition. Multiple brown tumors are extremely rare complications of primary hyperparathyroidism. Case Report: A 41-year-old woman presented with pain in the left knee. Radiography showed multiple cystic lesions in both femurs and the left proximal tibia, and additional radiography showed multiple cystic lesions in the left humerus and ulna. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed multiple cystic lesions in the bilateral femurs, left proximal tibia, and ilium. Laboratory tests revealed hypercalcemia (albumin-corrected calcium level, 13.9 mg/dl), hypophosphatemia (phosphate level, 1.6 mg/dl), elevated level of alkaline phosphatase level (614 U/l), and markedly elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH) level (1,070 pg/ml; normal range=10-65 ng/l). 99mTc-hexakis-2-methoxyisobutyl-isonitrile scintigraphy revealed tracer accumulation in the left upper parathyroid gland, which was consistent with parathyroid tumor. Although resection of the parathyroid tumor was planned, the patient developed parathyroid apoplexy before tumor excision. After the parathyroid apoplexy, serum calcium and PTH levels temporarily normalized. Resurgence of the PTH level was observed 2 years after the diagnosis, and the patient underwent left upper parathyroidectomy. One year after the tumor excision, the patient had no symptoms, and MRI showed shrinkage of the cystic bone lesions. Conclusion: This report emphasizes the importance of considering hyperparathy-roidism as a differential diagnosis for patients with multiple bone lesions.
The histological effects of different doses of methidathion pesticide on the lungs of Mus musculus mice
Authors: S. Kathim Alaa , Fawzi Abdulkareem Kassim , F. AL-Hillo Murtadha
Published: September 2023

The current study investigated the effect of two doses of the organophosphorous pesticide methidathion on the lungs of laboratory mice Mus musculus L. The animals were divided into three equal groups: the first group represented the control group injected through the intraperitonial membrane with 0.1 ml of normal saline, and the second and third groups were injected with 0.1 ml of methcathinone solution at a concentration of (1.2, 2.4 mg/kg) respectively. The histological study of the lung of groups treated with methadone showed the presence of histological changes in the low-dose group represented by hyperplasia represented by the enlargement and swelling of the lining of the alveoli and the narrowing of its cavities as well as congestion, bleeding and infiltration of inflammatory cells. Whereas the second treated group showed more histological changes in lung composition, represented by the infiltration of inflammatory cells near the respiratory channels and around the walls of blood vessels that appeared congested with blood, edema and bleeding between the alveoli were noted. Key Words: Lung, Histological changes, Organophosphorous methidathion pesticide.
The Effect of the Power Plant on the Biodiversity of Zooplankton
Authors: Sahib Mohammed Sadiq , Basil Mahmood Mahmood
Published: September 2023

The research was conducted to study the impact of thermal pollution
on the Nasseriyah power plant ( NPP ) on the zooplankton community and the
water quality of the Euphrates River. The study area included four stations: the
first before the discharge point (control station), the second station, the discharge
point of the hot liquid station flows, and the third and fourth stations after the discharge point. Several physical and chemical variables that directly relate to the
presence of zooplankton and water quality have been selected, namely water
temperature, turbidity, electrical conductivity, salinity, pH, dissolved oxygen, and
BOD5. The study results showed a significant decrease in the quality of river water compared to national and international determinants and a decrease in the
number, density, and diversity of zooplankton species. We observed the complete
disappearance of the class of Cladocera in the second station in some months of
study due to the negative impact of the plant flows.
Keywords: NPP, Zooplankton, Cladocera
Using HIV Risk Self-Assessment Tools to Increase HIV Testing in Men Who Have Sex With Men in Beijing, China: App-Based Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Luo Qianqian , Wu Zunyou , Mi Guodong , Xu Jie , Scott Sarah Robbins
Published: September 2023

Background

Men who have sex with men (MSM) in China hold a low-risk perception of acquiring HIV. This has resulted in an inadequate HIV testing rate.

Objective

This study aims to investigate whether administering HIV risk self-assessments with tailored feedback on a gay geosocial networking (GSN) app could improve HIV testing rates and reduce sexual risk behaviors in Chinese MSM.

Methods

We recruited MSM from Beijing, China, who used the GSN platform Blued in October 2017 in this 12-month double-blinded randomized controlled trial. From October 2017 to September 2018, eligible participants were randomly assigned to use a self-reported HIV risk assessment tool that provided tailored feedback according to transmission risk (group 1), access to the same HIV risk assessment without feedback (group 2), or government-recommended HIV education materials (control). All interventions were remotely delivered through the mobile phone–based app Blued, and participants were followed up at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months from baseline. The number of HIV tests over the 12-month study was the primary outcome and was assessed using an intention-to-treat analysis with an incident rate ratio (IRR). Unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) over 6 months was assessed by a modified intention-to-treat analysis and was the secondary outcome. All statistical analyses were conducted in SAS 9.3 (SAS Institute, Inc.), and a P value <.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results

In total, 9280 MSM were recruited from baseline and were randomly assigned to group 1 (n=3028), group 2 (n=3065), or controls (n=3187). After follow-up, 1034 (34.1%), 993 (32.4%), and 1103 (34.6%) remained in each group, respectively. Over 12 months, group 1 took 391 tests (mean of 2.51 tests per person), group 2 took 352 tests (mean of 2.01 tests per person), and controls took 295 tests (mean of 1.72 tests per person). Group 1 had significantly more HIV testing than the control group (IRR 1.32, 95% CI 1.09-4.58; P=.01), while group 2 did not differ significantly from the controls (IRR 1.06, 95% CI 0.86-1.30; P=.60). The proportion of UAI was not statistically different among different groups, but all 3 groups had UAI, which declined from baseline.

Conclusions

Repeated HIV risk assessments coupled with tailored feedback through GSN apps improved HIV testing. Such interventions should be considered a simple way of improving HIV testing among MSM in China and increasing awareness of HIV status.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03320239; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03320239
Diagnostic Performance, Triage Safety, and Usability of a Clinical Decision Support System Within a University Hospital Emergency Department: Algorithm Performance and Usability Study
Authors: Määttä Juhani , Lindell Rony , Hayward Nick , Martikainen Susanna , Honkanen Katri , Inkala Matias , Hirvonen Petteri , Martikainen Tero J
Published: September 2023

Background

Computerized clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) are increasingly adopted in health care to optimize resources and streamline patient flow. However, they often lack scientific validation against standard medical care.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to assess the performance, safety, and usability of a CDSS in a university hospital emergency department setting in Kuopio, Finland.

Methods

Patients entering the emergency department were asked to voluntarily participate in this study. Patients aged 17 years or younger, patients with cognitive impairments, and patients who entered the unit in an ambulance or with the need for immediate care were excluded. Patients completed the CDSS web-based form and usability questionnaire when waiting for the triage nurse’s evaluation. The CDSS data were anonymized and did not affect the patients’ usual evaluation or treatment. Retrospectively, 2 medical doctors evaluated the urgency of each patient’s condition by using the triage nurse’s information, and urgent and nonurgent groups were created. The International Statistical Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision diagnoses were collected from the electronic health records. Usability was assessed by using a positive version of the System Usability Scale questionnaire.

Results

In total, our analyses included 248 patients. Regarding urgency, the mean sensitivities were 85% and 19%, respectively, for urgent and nonurgent cases when assessing the performance of CDSS evaluations in comparison to that of physicians. The mean sensitivities were 85% and 35%, respectively, when comparing the evaluations between the two physicians. Our CDSS did not miss any cases that were evaluated to be emergencies by physicians; thus, all emergency cases evaluated by physicians were evaluated as either urgent cases or emergency cases by the CDSS. In differential diagnosis, the CDSS had an exact match accuracy of 45.5% (97/213). The usability was good, with a mean System Usability Scale score of 78.2 (SD 16.8).

Conclusions

In a university hospital emergency department setting with a large real-world population, our CDSS was found to be equally as sensitive in urgent patient cases as physicians and was found to have an acceptable differential diagnosis accuracy, with good usability. These results suggest that this CDSS can be safely assessed further in a real-world setting. A CDSS could accelerate triage by providing patient-provided data in advance of patients’ initial consultations and categorize patient cases as urgent and nonurgent cases upon patients' arrival to the emergency department.
Radiology Residents’ Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence: Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Authors: Chen Yanhua , Wu Ziye , Wang Peicheng , Xie Linbo , Yan Mengsha , Jiang Maoqing , Yang Zhenghan , Zheng Jianjun , Zhang Jingfeng , Zhu Jiming
Published: September 2023

Background

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various fields, with health care, especially diagnostic specialties such as radiology, being a key but controversial battleground. However, there is limited research systematically examining the response of “human intelligence” to AI.

Objective

This study aims to comprehend radiologists’ perceptions regarding AI, including their views on its potential to replace them, its usefulness, and their willingness to accept it. We examine the influence of various factors, encompassing demographic characteristics, working status, psychosocial aspects, personal experience, and contextual factors.

Methods

Between December 1, 2020, and April 30, 2021, a cross-sectional survey was completed by 3666 radiology residents in China. We used multivariable logistic regression models to examine factors and associations, reporting odds ratios (ORs) and 95% CIs.

Results

In summary, radiology residents generally hold a positive attitude toward AI, with 29.90% (1096/3666) agreeing that AI may reduce the demand for radiologists, 72.80% (2669/3666) believing AI improves disease diagnosis, and 78.18% (2866/3666) feeling that radiologists should embrace AI. Several associated factors, including age, gender, education, region, eye strain, working hours, time spent on medical images, resilience, burnout, AI experience, and perceptions of residency support and stress, significantly influence AI attitudes. For instance, burnout symptoms were associated with greater concerns about AI replacement (OR 1.89; P<.001), less favorable views on AI usefulness (OR 0.77; P=.005), and reduced willingness to use AI (OR 0.71; P<.001). Moreover, after adjusting for all other factors, perceived AI replacement (OR 0.81; P<.001) and AI usefulness (OR 5.97; P<.001) were shown to significantly impact the intention to use AI.

Conclusions

This study profiles radiology residents who are accepting of AI. Our comprehensive findings provide insights for a multidimensional approach to help physicians adapt to AI. Targeted policies, such as digital health care initiatives and medical education, can be developed accordingly.
Framework for Classifying Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) Algorithms in Clinical Medicine (Preprint)
Authors: Gniadek Thomas , Kang Jason , Theparee Talent , Krive Jacob
Published: September 2023

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Artificial intelligence (AI) applied to medicine offers immense promise, in addition to safety and regulatory concerns. Traditional AI produces a core algorithm result, typically without a measure of statistical confidence or an explanation of its biological-theoretical basis. Efforts are underway to develop explainable AI (XAI) algorithms that not only produce a result but also an explanation to support that result. Here we present a framework for classifying XAI algorithms applied to clinical medicine: An algorithm’s clinical scope is defined by whether the core algorithm output leads to observations (eg, tests, imaging, clinical evaluation), interventions (eg, procedures, medications), diagnoses, and prognostication. Explanations are classified by whether they provide empiric statistical information, association with a historical population or populations, or association with an established disease mechanism or mechanisms. XAI implementations can be classified based on whether algorithm training and validation took into account the actions of health care providers in response to the insights and explanations provided or whether training was performed using only the core algorithm output as the end point. Finally, communication modalities used to convey an XAI explanation can be used to classify algorithms and may affect clinical outcomes. This framework can be used when designing, evaluating, and comparing XAI algorithms applied to medicine.
Comprehensive Virtual Treatment for Severe Anxiety in Youth:
A Case Report (Preprint)
Authors: Gittins Stone Daniel , Potter Mona P. , Doucette Hannah , Weissel Brianna , Boger Kathryn D
Published: September 2023

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Introduction: Anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are among the most common mental health conditions in children and adolescents and are associated with various impairments and long-term consequences. Evidence-based treatments exist but are lacking in elements needed to effectively treat youth with more severe presentations. This case report illustrates a patient’s treatment course in an innovative program for children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety and OCD. The program offers a continuum of outpatient, evidence-based care tailored to the severity of the patient's condition.
Methods: The case study focuses on "Patient A," an adolescent female with severe anxiety as well as OCD who had previously received extensive treatment without sustained improvement.
Results: Through the program's three treatment phases, Patient A and her parents demonstrated consistent engagement and adherence to treatment. Patient A showed significant progress, with rapid reduction in symptoms and functional impairment.
Discussion: This case report highlights the acceptability and feasibility of the program in providing accessible and comprehensive care for youth with anxiety and OCD. It underscores key elements of this program that address gaps in the field, particularly for patients with severe presentations, including virtual access, insurance coverage, coordinated care, between-session coaching, and measurement-based care. Further research is warranted to evaluate the generalizability and long-term outcomes of this program and its potential to transform the treatment landscape for pediatric anxiety and OCD.
Principal component analysis (PCA) on temporal changes of soil health indicators
Authors: Kardoni Fakher
Published: September 2023

Soil health indicators are related to environmental factors, such as nutrient management, crop practices, different cropping systems, and biodiversity. 14 soil health indicators were measured and compared in our study to clarify the impact of different cropping system on soil quality. The primary comparisons were carried out among perennial plants, annual plants, and cover cropping, with an examination of the tillage system and fertilization taken into account during the analysis. Multivariant analysis recorded that the most promising indicators of soil health that related to soil quality and health were organic carbon (OC), total carbon (TC), followed by fall soil total nitrogen (TN). The main factor for clustering treatments based on indicators was N fertilization according to Euclidean distance that was applied to measure similarity of the groups. Although perennials and cover crops recorded more carbon sequestration and TC improvement, corn crops showed the worse impact on soil pH and bulk density (BD). Non-tillage practices significantly increased wet aggregate and soil moisture. The combination of TC field measurements with long-term cropping systems information has improved our understanding of how different cropping practices influence SOC improvement in soil full profile. It would develop appropriate and cost-effective agricultural management activities, maintain or improve carbon soil accumulation to guide farmer decision making, and ultimately advance food and nutritional security.
The Impact of Temporal and Transformational Leadership on Innovation Performance: A Mediation Analysis of Self-Efficacy
Authors: Hadi Syamsul , Fitriana Heppy , Kirana Kusuma Chandra , Subekti Nanang Bagus , Ogwu Ibukun Joyce
Published: August 2023

Introduction/Main Objectives: Current business growth cannot be optimal if it is not accompanied by innovation performance. This study explores the relationship between innovation performance, temporal leadership, and transformational leadership involving an intervening variable of self-efficacy. Background Problems: The process of transforming management from manual to digital requires leaders to be temporal and transformational to support direct and indirect atmosphere of innovation performance through employees’ self-efficacy.  Novelty:  Temporal and transformational leadership are like two complementary currency coins in the process of changing from manual management to a digital system. Furthermore, this research has never been carried out, therefore validation is needed. Research Methods: The nonprobability sampling method of the study using saturated sampling involved 85 respondents of the employees of distributor company. The hypotheses were tested using SmartPLS. Finding/Results: The results showed that temporal leadership has a direct significant positive impact on innovation performance and self-efficacy. Additionally, transformational leadership also shows a direct significant positive impact on innovation performance and self-efficacy. This study argues that self-efficacy also shows a significant positive impact on innovation performance. In addition, self-efficacy intervened the impact of temporal and transformational leadership on innovation performance. Conclusion: Temporal and transformational leadership have a beneficial effect in increasing innovation performance and self-efficacy is proven to be a mediation. The practical implication is the need to strengthen leaders to maintain a positive attitude towards employee self-efficacy to carry out innovative performance.
Ethics And Politics
Authors: Patrintas Irina
Published: September 2023

This article is centered on the idea of “concentricity” regarding two fundamental concepts that seemed to have become indirect priorities both on the political and the philosophical stages, throughout the centuries: ethics and policy. The main dilemma is represented by an obvious discontinuity between moral principles, which were adopted and implied in the political area, and the way they are understood and respected by the individuals. Is “ethics” an empirical construction, a real term that should be reported to the real existence, not just to the “noumena” universe or is it an utopia, a construct without any appliance in the reality? It cannot be denied that modern societies have tried to adopt these principles, but just from the theoretical point of view; unfortunately, the political field always comes into contradiction with the moral items, although justice and law are founded on ethics. Consequently, a simple, superficial selection of the XXth century’s main violent events proves that no matter how we analyze these theoretical constructions, from a negative or a positive point of view, we develop different theories on major principles, that make the essence of both the political and the philosophical field: liberty, freedom, justice and equality. There also exists a striking discrepancy between the technological progress, which lately has reached incredible standards and levels, and the spontaneous evolution that should have been also requested in the individual’s inward structure, regarding consciousness and responsibility. The modern society confronts itself with another rhetorical question: what has happened to the authentic communication or has it ever existed in real terms? Rawl’s theory of justice and the ethics of communication, in the manner J. Habermas analyzed it, sustains the vital necessity of a minimal consensus among the members of any society. The article presents the hypotheses of this conceptual and empirical conflict.
Nationalistic tendency in communist camp
Authors: Dashdavaa Badamdash
Published: September 2023

The purpose of the paper is to examine the nationalistic characters of socialist regimes after the Second World War until the 1990s in the cases of Romania and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Therefore, I will attempt to examine whether the communist leaders in Romania and Yugoslavia appealed to nationalistic communism or communism with national distinction in order to demonstrate that they were not directly controlled or directed by The Soviet Union. They enjoyed sovereignty greater than other communist countries in Eastern Europe. Both Romania and Yugoslavia could receive maximum of aid and attention from Western countries, which led to maneuvering strategies between the Western countries and the socialist camp.
Three Roads to Europe or the Social Construction of European Affairs
Authors: Brosig Malte
Published: September 2023

The paper draws on social constructivism with regard to European politics. Even so, there are many constructivist approaches, which claim to have the greatest explanatory power, with three of these approaches being considered as especially important in recent research. Therefore, Checkel’s concept of social learning, Risse’s notion of argumentative action, and Schimmelfennig’s approach of rhetorical action are at the center of the paper. All three scientists favor a constructivist ontology. Moreover, they all depart from a common ground, the ”middle ground”, which constructivists claim to seize. This, via media, puts constructivism between reflectivism and rationalism. In the first section I elaborate on Adler’s notion of the ”middle ground.” I then outline the above mentioned three social constructivist approaches. The point, however, is to compare these approaches and to demonstrate their explanatory power as well as to show their inherent weaknesses.
Role of Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum as Risk Factors for Cervical Dysplasia with Human Papillomavirus
Authors: Mardhia Mardhia , Yasmon Andi , Indarti Junita , Rachmadi Lisnawati
Published: September 2023

Human papillomavirus (HPV) can be transmitted sexually and causes cervical malignancies in women. Among the risk factors, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) caused by bacteria have raised concerns because they are asymptomatic and persistent and can increase the risk of HPV infection. This study assessed the correlation among Ureaplasma urealyticum, Ureaplasma parvum, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Mycoplasma hominis infections towards abnormal cervical cells positive for HPV. Seventy outpatients at the Colposcopy Outpatient Clinic, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital in Jakarta, Indonesia, were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Viruses and bacteria were detected using polymerase chain reaction and compared with liquid-based cytology results for cervical cytology. Of the 70 patients, 24 (34.28%) showed abnormal cervical cytology. Among those with abnormal cervical cytology, C.trachomatis was reported in 1 patient (4.2%), M.hominis in 6 patients (25%), U.urealyticum in 13 patients (54.2%), and U.parvum in 10 patients (41.7%). Statistical analysis demonstrated an association between U.urealyticum and U.parvum infections and HPV infection (U.urealyticum p = 0.012; U.parvum p = 0.022). U.urealyticum and U.parvum were more prevalent than C.trachomatis and M.hominis in HPV-positive women, suggesting their role in HPV infection.
Evaluation and Comparison of Removable Dentures Constructed with The SR-IVOCAP System and The Traditional System.
Authors: Xhajanka Prof. Edit , Hysenaj Dr. Neada , Dr. Vergjini Mulo Prof. , Mele Dr. Dorina , Tedi Verçani Dr. , Endrit Paparisto Dr.
Published: September 2023

The treatment of edentulous patients is still a challenging problem. Acrylic resin is the most used material forconstructing removable denture bases. The main disadvantage of this material is resin shrinkage, which occurs during and afterpolymerization. Our study aimed to evaluate the denture parameters regarding patient satisfaction regarding the removabledentures constructed with two different processing techniques: compression molding and injection. 80 patients, who came in theUniversity Dental Clinic, Tirana were examined and evaluated. Those who fulfilled the criteria were treated with removabledentures. The patients were divided into two groups: in the first group, 40 patients were treated with removable denturesconstructed with the compression molding technique, and in the second group, 40 patients were treated with removable denturesconstructed with the injection molding technique. All the clinical and laboratory procedures until the processing technique wereidentical. After denture delivery, all the patients were re-scheduled to fulfill a questionnaire regarding four parameters of theremovable dentures: denture stability, mastication efficiency, denture comfort, and quality of dentures in general. Results. Thedescriptive statistics of the data were done. Sample t-test showed that the SR IVOCAP dentures had higher mean values for allthe parameters than the traditional dentures. Based on our study, the satisfaction of the patients treated with removable dentureswith the SR-IVOCAP system for all the parameters evaluated was higher compared to the patient satisfaction treated withtraditional removable dentures.
Produções culturais na educação infantil
Authors: Francisca Silva dos Santos Locatelli Lizyane , Fantin Monica
Published: September 2023

O presente artigo é um recorte de uma pesquisa de mestrado em educação realizada entre 2018/2020, que buscou refletir acerca da relação entre crianças e produções culturais nas instituições públicas de Educação Infantil da Rede Municipal de Educação de Florianópolis, SC, na perspectiva do hibridismo cultural, das múltiplas linguagens, da ampliação de repertórios infantis e da mediação educativa. Através de um mapeamento das práticas pedagógicas das professoras antes e durante a pandemia por Covid-19, foi possível identificar a presença de atividades ligadas à música, à brincadeira, à narração de histórias e ao uso de audiovisuais no cotidiano infantil, transversalizadas pela dimensão da participação das crianças e dos usos das mídias e tecnologias.
ANALISIS PRODUKSI BAWANG MERAH DI KELURAHAN KAYUMALUE NGAPA KECAMATAN PALU UTARA KOTA PALU
Authors: Syah Soedarman Ghalib , Antara Made , Effendy Effendy
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Kelurahan Kayumalue Ngapa Kecamatan Palu Utara Kota Palu pada bulan januari sampai dengan Februari 2020. Responden Dalam penelitian ini adalah petani bawang merah yang melakukan produksi bawang merah lokal Palu, penentuan responden dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode sampel acak sederhana (simple random sampling), artinya dilakukan dengan memberikan kesempatan yang sama kepada populasi untuk dipilih menjadi sampel penelitian. Responden yang dijadikan sumber informasi dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 32 responden dari populasi 120 KK. Data yang akan dikumpulkan dalam penelitian ini meliputi data primer dan data sekunder. Penelitian ini menggunakan bentuk analisis yaitu analisis fungsi produksi Cobb-Douglas.Berdasarkan hasil analisis yang diperoleh menunjukan bahwa nilai Fhitung = 90,104> Ftabel = 2,73 berarti secara bersama-sama variabel bebas luas lahan (X1), benih (X2), pupuk (X3), dan tenaga kerja (X4) secara simultan (bersama-sama) berpengaruh nyata terhadap produksi bawang merah lokal Palu di Kelurahan Kayumalue Ngapa. Secara parsial variabel luas lahan (X1), benih (X2), pupuk (X3), dan tenaga kerja (X4), berpengaruh nyata terhadap produksi bawang merah wang merah lokal Palu di Kelurahan Kayumalue Ngapa Kecamatan Palu Utara Kota Palu.
Llevando el aprendizaje del inglés de paseo: consideraciones biopedagógicas para mediar el aprendizaje del inglés fuera de las aulas
Authors: Acosta Juan Carlos
Published: August 2023

El propósito de este articulo es el de abordar algunas consideraciones para la formulación de estrategias pedagógicas que puedan llevar el aprendizaje del inglés fuera de las aulas a través de una perspectiva basada en los principios de la biopedagogia y del profesor mediador que se centran en el desarrollo del ser humano desde la cultura del amor, el respeto, la cooperación, la coinspiración, y el cuidado por el otro; y que enfatizan la importancia de la creatividad, las emociones y sobre todo al individuo como actor fundamental del proceso. De igual manera, este articulo expone el importante papel role de la tecnología online al proponer algunas mediaciones pedagógicas para la enseñanza del inglés fuera del aula.
'What may have happened…'
Authors: Johan van Kreij
Published: September 2023

“What may have happened…" is a research driven by the desire to augment the sense of sharing in a decentralized improvisation-a creative musical situation in which the participants are in different locations. It focusses on extending the amount of communication channels in a decentralized improvisation setting—beyond the audible and visible. The aim will be not just adding extra layers of data exchange, but introducing various modes of interaction. This will be realized through the use of software and mobile devices.
Inundation risk of sewerage system according to the concepts of hazard and vulnerability-case of Algiers city
Authors: Gaya Sana , Cherrared Marzouk
Published: September 2023

Algiers city frequently experiences significant flooding during rainy weather
due to the overflow of its storm sewer network (SSN). Through modeling,
simulation, and field studies, vulnerable points of the network have been
identified. These points are classified based on a combined assessment of
hazard and vulnerability. Hazard is estimated using the Analytical
Hierarchical Process (AHP) method, which considers the return period,
overflowing height, slope, elevation, and waterproofing. On the other hand,
vulnerability is determined by population density. Risk is determined by
multiplying hazard and vulnerability. Additionally, a classification based
on the FMECA method's criticality index has been performed to complement the
approach. The concordance between the two methods is evaluated using Lin's
concordance correlation coefficient (CCC), showing strong agreement. The
sensitivity analysis conducted on the models highlights their reliability
and robustness, making the obtained results trustworthy and useful for
network managers. This analysis aids in effective flood management by
allocating resources and interventions to the most vulnerable areas of
Algiers city.
Parametric study and optimization of cast Al-Si alloy heat exchanger using Taguchi method
Authors: Jiao Jian , Zhao Qinxin , Wang Yungang , Deng Shifeng , Shao Huaishuang
Published: September 2023

A 3-D numerical model of staggered pin fin array in cast Al-Si alloy heat ex-changer was established. For further structural optimization, seven geometric parameters were studied by Taguchi method, including diameter, width, transverse spacing, longitudinal spacing, offset distance, slit length, and row number. The 32 cases with different geometric parameters were simulated numerically. The heat transfer characteristics, flow resistance characteristics, and overall performance were fully discussed. The diameter and transverse spacing have important influence on heat transfer characteristics, and the structural parameters that affect the resistance characteristics are diameter, longitudinal spacing and slit length. Then analysis of variance shows that diameter and transverse spacing have greater effects on the overall performance than other five parameters. At last, the optimized structure of staggered pin fin array was obtained, and j/f1/3 increased by 1% to 3% for volume flow rate in the range from 0.03 to 0.11 m3/s.
Computational fluid dynamics simulation and performance study of a three-separation combined air classifier
Authors: Hui Chenxi , Li Qiang , Peng Jiaxiang , Fang Ying
Published: September 2023

This paper mainly uses ANSYS-FLUENT 19.2 software to simulate the movement of the air-flow in a three-separation combined classifier. The simulation results indicate that the air-flow is uniformly distributed in the V-classifier under the action of dispersion plates and baffles. As the air-flow enters the rotor channel, the tangential velocity of the air-flow increases uniformly and remains stable in the axial direction, providing a stable centrifugal force field for particle classification. From the analysis of the flow field and particle trajectories, the separation interface between the upward path for particles and the downward path for coarse particles is relatively clear. The experimental results with sodium bicarbonate show that the V-classifier has a good pre-classification effect. The rotor cage speeds of 300 rpm and 500 rpm are the best working conditions for the coarse powder and fine powder collection, respectively. This study not only provides a new strategy for the design and development of air classifier, but also provides theoretical guidance for its application in industrial production.