bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Acceptability to Engagement with a Virtual Health Education Program: SCTaware (Preprint)
Authors: Beeman Chase M , Abrams Mary Ann , Zajo Kristin N , Stanek Joseph , O'Brien Sarah H , Chan Peter , Shen Yvette , McCorkle Ben , Johnson Latrice , Chisolm Deena , Barnard-Kirk Toyetta , Mahan John D , Martinez-Mendez Alexandra , Phillips Whitney L , Creary Susan E
Published: April 2022

BACKGROUND

Public health programs are tasked with educating the community on pertinent public health topics, but it is unclear how effective these programs are and if they are acceptable for learners. Currently, these programs are delivered via a variety of platforms including in-person, virtually, and over the telephone. Sickle cell trait (SCT) education for parents of children with this trait is one of many education programs provided by the Ohio Department of Health. The novel SCTaware videoconference education program was developed by a research team after central Ohio’s standard program transitioned from in-person to telephone-only during the COVID-19 pandemic.

OBJECTIVE

Our objective was to investigate acceptability of format and engagement with the SCTaware education, and to assess parental worry about having a child with SCT before and after receiving SCTaware.

METHODS

This was a single center, prospective study of English-speaking parents of children <3 years of age identified to have Hemoglobin S-trait by newborn screening. Parents who previously received SCT education by telephone, who were able to be contacted, and had access to an electronic device capable of videoconferencing were eligible to complete surveys after receiving the virtual SCTaware education program. The SCTaware Educator also completed a survey to assess participant engagement. Data were summarized descriptively and a McNemar’s test was used to compare parental worry before and after receiving SCTaware.

RESULTS

Fifty-five participants completed follow-up surveys after receiving standard SCT telephone education and then completing SCTaware. Most (n=51) participants reported that the SCTaware content and visuals were very easy to understand (n=47) and facilitated conversation with the Educator (n=42). All said the visuals were respectful and trustworthy, helped them understand content better, and that their questions were addressed. Nearly two-thirds (62%) reported that the pictures appeared very personal and applied to them. The Educator noted most participants (n=45) were engaged and asked questions (n=45), despite having to manage distractions during their education sessions. Many participants (n=33) reported some level of worry following telephone-only education; this was significantly reduced after receiving SCTaware (p < 0.0001).

CONCLUSIONS

Our results suggest that SCTaware is acceptable and engaging to parents. While telephone education may make SCT education more accessible, these findings suggest that many parents experience significant worry about their child with SCT after these sessions. A study to evaluate SCTaware’s effectiveness at closing parents’ SCT knowledge gaps is ongoing.
Relasi Kuasa Elit Lokal Dan Pemerintah Lokal Dalam Penangan Konflik Sosial Paska Pilkada Dalam Mendukung Ketahanan Sosial
Authors: Andriyani Lusi , Murod Ma'mun , Sulastri Endang , Gunanto Djoni , Sahrul Muhammad , Andiani Devia
Published: April 2022

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study is to examine the relation between the local elite power and the local government following the 2017 regional election of DKI Jakarta (Pilkada). The conflict phenomenon that occurs after the general election is an important issue to study. In line with Pilkada's high-intensity activities in many regions in Indonesia, a study of the power relationships between local elites and the local government is important in order to prevent social conflicts following elections. This research is qualitative research using interview data and secondary data from online media, journals, books and related materials to collect data. The technique of data analysis uses secondary data domain techniques. Results of this study stated that 4.3% of people whose friendship had been damaged by the presidential election in 2014 and 5.7% of their social relations affected the regional head elections in Jakarta in 2017. This will continue to increase if no precautionary measures exist other than handling post-election conflicts, which local political elites and local governments deliberately ignore. ABSTRAKTujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji relasi antara kuasa elit lokal dengna pemerintah lokal pasca pemilihan kepala daerah (pilkada) DKI Jakarta tahun 2017. Fenomena konflik yang terjadi setelah pelaksanaan pemilihan umum menjadi isu penting untuk dikaji. Seiring dengan kegiatan pilkada yang dilaksanakan di Indonesia di beberapa daerah dengan intensitas yang tinggi maka penting adanya kajian tentang relasi kuasa elit lokal dan pemerintah lokal dalam pencegahan konflik sosial pasca pemilihan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan teknik pengambilan data melalui data wawancara dan data sekunder yang berasal dari media online, jurnal, buku dan dokumen terkait. Adapun teknik analisis data menggunakan teknik domain data sekunder. Hasil penelitian ini menyebutkan bahwa terdapat 4,3 persen masyarakat yang hubungan pertemanannya rusak karena pemilihan presiden tahun 2014 dan sebesar 5,7 persen hubungan sosialnya terdampak akibat pemilihan kepala daerah Jakarta tahun 2017. Kondisi tersebut akan semakin meningkat apabila tidak ada tindakan pencegahan selain itu pola penanganan konflik paska pilkada dinilai kurang serius dan sengaja dibiarkan oleh elit politik lokal dan pemerintah lokal.
Peran Spiritual Well-Being Untuk Menumbuhkembangkan Kesehatan Mental Demi Mewujudkan Ketahanan Sosial Pada Masyarakat Korban Konflik Sosial Di Aceh Singkil
Authors: Tumanggor Raja Oloan , Dariyo Agoes
Published: April 2022

ABSTRACT                    This study aimed to determined the role of spiritual well-being to developed mental health in order to realized social resilience  in the victims of social conflict in Aceh Singkil..                     Retrieving of data used questionnaires, namely spiritual well-being, resilience and mental health. In this study involved the number of subjects as many as 300 people who were victims of social conflict in Aceh Singkil. Data analysis using correlation and regression.                     It was found that there was a significant role for spiritual well-being towards the development of resilience, there was a role of spiritual well-being towards the development of mental health, and there was a role of resilience towards mental health in victims of social conflict. ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran spiritual well-being untuk mengembangkan kesehatan mental demi mewujudkan ketahanan sosial pada masyarakat korban konflik sosial Aceh Singkil.Pengambilan data dengan menggunakan kuesioner yaitu spiritual well-being, resiliensi dan kesehatan mental. Penelitian ini melibatkan subjek sebanyak 300 orang yang menjadi korban konflik sosial di Aceh Singkil.  Analisis data dengan menggunakan korelasi dan regresi.Ditemukan bahwa ada peran signifikan spiritual well-being terhadap pengembangan resiliensi, ada peran spiritual well-being terhadap pengembangan kesehatan mental, dan ada peran resiliensi terhadap kesehatan mental pada korban konflik sosial.
Model Collaborative Governance dalam Pengelolaan Sampah Plastik Laut Guna Mewujudkan Ketahanan Maritim di Indonesia
Authors: Chotimah Hidayat Chusnul , Iswardhana Muhammad Ridha , Rizky Lucitania
Published: April 2022

Plastic pollution waste has become one of the world crisis that moves transboundary. Once at sea, plastic waste breaks down into small particles, so-called, microplastics are spread the marine ecosystems. It threatens human health and has harmful economic consequences for the marine sector. Indonesia is the second-largest contributor to the abundance of plastic waste in the ocean which in the same time as an archipelago country which rich in marine products.  Indonesia is taking proactive steps as the responsible act for overcoming challenge of marine plastic pollution. So, the maritime environment resilience can be realized through a collaborative governance approach. This study uses a qualitative approach by collecting data from interviews, webinars and literature studies. The results of the study indicate that a collaborative governance approach is crucial to address marine plastic pollution by involving collaborating action from multi-stakeholders, government and non-government actors. Plastic pollution waste could be accomplished by strengthening the role and responsibility of each actor. In the process of collaboration, there are some dialogues, trust between the collaborating actors, commitment to the process of collaboration, shared understanding towards the common idea or goals, and intermediate outcome of collaboration between stakeholders in marine plastic waste management.
Pembentukan Identitas Organisasi Sebagai Penguatan Ketahanan Sosial: Studi Kasus RS PKU Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta
Authors: Djohantini Siti Noordjannah , Fathani Aqil Teguh , Musoli Musoli
Published: April 2022

This study examines and describes the process of establishing organizational identity as a means of enhancing social resilience; in this case the application of Al-Ma'un values as the organization's unique identity. This study concentrated on the Hospital Umamt Muhammadiyah in Yogyakarta (PKU). This research contributes theoretically to the development of organizational theory by focusing on the religiosity of organizational identity as a relatively new object of study in social sciences, particularly organizational social resilience.This study uses a qualitative case study method to obtain data, information, and knowledge related to members' awareness of Al-Ma'un, which was the source of inspiration for the birth of this hospital in 1923. Informants consisted of employees, with primary data collection through in-depth interviews.The findings indicated that Al-Ma'un members' identification with their values had been internalized into a nested identity that evolved into the organizational identity of PKU Muhammadiyah Hospital Yogyakarta. Theoretically, this study discovered a robust and enduring distinctive value for the three CED criteria (central, enduring, distinctive) in the concept of organizational identity, thereby supporting the value of social resilience. Al-Ma'un is what distinguishes PKU Muhammadiyah Hospital from other hospitals. However, the fact indicates that there is still some misalignment of values, as several health workers at PKU Muhammadiyah Hospital continue to exhibit inconsistent Islamic behavior.
Epidemiological profile of gestational syphilis in the municipality of Cacoal between 2016 and 2020
Authors: Gera Gabriely Karyse Bonfim , Bressa Vinicius Gabriel Dumer , Fernandes Maria Samara da Silva , Jesus Gleison Faria, Iuri Santana de , Souza Francisco Leandro Soares de , Junior Gilvan Salvador , Cruz Gesnaquele Souza da , Semczyszym Valérian Santos Souza , Oliveira Taís Loutarte , Cavalcanti Karolayne Soares , Saar Gean Carlos da Silva , da Silva Dhieniffer Naiara , Mendonça Ana Karolina Monge Silva Romano , Will Elida , Silva Vanessa Cardoso da , Santos Gislaine da Silva , Antunes Pedro Washington Moreira , Bordon Francielly Maira , Santos Davit Matuchaki dos , Araujo Amanda Carolina Mendes , Souza Wellington Ferreira de , Cargnin Giselen Maleski , Nogueira Vanessa Botoni da Silva , Silva Marco Rogério da
Published: April 2022

Syphilis is a Sexually Transmitted Infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, with various forms of clinical presentations and different stages. When not diagnosed and treated early, it can cause harm to the pregnant woman and fetus. The present study aimed to identify the characteristics of the epidemiological profile of pregnant women affected by syphilis in the city of Cacoal between 2016 and 2020. Descriptive, retrospective and quantitative documentary research, where the initial sample consisted of 95 pregnant women who were registered in the database SINAN data with a diagnosis of Gestational Syphilis. The collected data were distributed and presented by means of statistics through tables and/or graphs elaborated after the analysis. The study complies with CONEP Resolution No. 466/2012 and was developed after approval by the CEP under Opinion 5,060,962. As a result of the research, it was identified that the year with the highest notification rate was in 2020, totaling 26% of cases, the predominance of the diagnosis was stopped in the first gestational trimester with 53%, in relation to age there was a variation between 14 and 41 years. of age, with an average age of 23 years and greater involvement in the young population, from 21 to 30 years of age, comprising 45% of the sample, 33% have completed high school and only 2% have completed higher education. Regarding the clinical classification, 76% of the cases were diagnosed as tertiary syphilis, the rapid test was performed in 84% of the pregnant women and the VDRL in 94%, in both with a predominant reagent result rate, without the occurrence of concomitant non-performance of the tests, it was observed that the titration 8 of VDRL/RPR was predominant, totaling 18% of the cases studied. It is concluded that the increase in the number of cases, the predominance in the young population with complete secondary education, the diagnosis in the first trimester, however prevalently in the tertiary phase, and the failure to perform the rapid test in part of the cases, although the Ministry of Health recommends, highlight the need for improvements in the effectiveness of prenatal care and to outline strategies for prevention, promotion and health awareness.
Evaluative conversations: Translating between diverse stakeholders in regional RRI projects
Authors:   Leiden University, Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Holtrop Tjitske , Meijer Ingeborg , Otero-Hermida Paula , Amanatidis Anestis , Buongiovanni Chiara , Casale Donatella , Colonnello Claudia , Deserti Alessandro , Feudi Fabio , Hartmann Alan , Hörlesberger Marianne , Ipolyi Ildiko M. , Nguyen Nhien , Nieminen Mika , Quinti Gabriele , Ravn Tine , Rizzo Francesca , Schmittinger Felicitas , Steinhaus Norbert , Strand Roger , Völker Thomas , Wintjes René , Yagmaei Emad
Published: April 2022

Since the summer of 2020, researchers from ten projects pertaining to the Horizon2020 Science with and for Society (SwafS) call have been meeting virtually as the SwafS14 Monitoring and Evaluation ecosystem. Topics of discussion were the trials and tribulations of their regional Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) projects as well as their strategies for monitoring and evaluation. In this paper we make a first attempt at presenting these issues as problems of translation between different kinds of stakeholders. After an exploration of the diversity of stakeholders and the process of translation in regional RRI, we suggest evaluative conversations as a way of improving regional RRI. We intend to develop this idea in the future and that these conversations will facilitate more responsible and engaged monitoring and evaluation and contribute to better R&I policies.
Design and Fabrication of Dynamic Wheelchair
Authors: Patil Rhutik K. , Mhatre Shreetej R. , Naik Krutik M. , Naik Tanvesh R. , Ansari Md. Saqib
Published: April 2022

Abstract: The research proposes a solution to implement The purpose of this project was to manufacture the multipurpose wheelchair in low cost which promote mobility and enhance the quality of life for the people who have difficulties in walking. This product make the users to lift the patient directly from the bed which help to reduce the pressure injuries. Along with the reducing the cost of product, we also aim to minimizing the pressure injuries and fall. Other specialty of the multipurpose wheelchair is, we can use it on indoor as well outdoor. Then after the completion of project we have successfully achieved what we set out to bring in wheelchair. We made a better multipurpose wheel chair with all safety measures, low cost and high quality. It provide a safe transferring of patients from one place to another place. The procedure that is used for transferring patients is very simple and unique Keywords: Patient, Wheelchair, Multipurpose wheelchair, Smart Wheel chair
Thermal Neutron Scattering of Un-Aligned Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes
Authors: Dabas Dr. Seema
Published: April 2022

Abstract: Neutron scattering is the scattering of free neutrons by matter. This process is used for the investigation of materials. Neutron scattering is an experimental technique which is applied in various areas of physics, physical chemistry, biophysics, crystallography and materials research. Neutron diffraction (elastic scattering) is used for determination of structures of materials. In this paper we attempted to study thermal neutron scattering in randomly un-aligned multi walled carbon nanotubes making use of an anisotropic dynamical model. This model includes the presence of both the surface modes and intertube coupling. Comparison of scattering cross section of un-aligned multiwalled carbon nanotubes has been done with fullerene and graphite. It was concluded that there is a significant difference between the values of scattering cross section for randomly un-aligned multiwalled carbon nanotubes and fullerene at higher values of energy. Keywords: Carbon nanotubes, Elastic scattering, Neutron Diffraction, Frequency distribution function, Specific heat
Manajemen Laba: Sebuah Studi Literatur
Authors: Manuela Angel , Wulan Ariska Berlian Nur , Septiani Leny , Meiden Carmel
Published: April 2022

Manajemen laba adalah salah satu praktik yang paling banyak dilakukan dalam bisnis, khususnya bagian akuntansi. Pada tahun 1989 topik ini sudah mulai dibahas, dan masih juga dipelajari sampai sekarang. Pembahasan mengenai manajemen laba bervariasi, salah satunya yaitu mengenai faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi manajemen laba, seperti good corporate governance (GCG), kualitas audit, ukuran perusahaan, profitabilitas, leverage, financial distress, efektivitas dewan komisaris dan efektivitas komite audit, struktur kepemilikan, kebijakan utang, dan corporate social responsibility (CSR). Karena manajemen laba dapat mengurangi kualitas informasi keuangan maka mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi praktik ini merupakan hal yang penting agar dapat diberi perhatian lebih dan manajemen laba dapat diminimalisir. Studi ini dilaksanakan dengan cara meninjau 21 penelitian terdahulu yang berkaitan dengan manajemen laba dan menyimpulkan hasil-hasil temuan penelitian-penelitian tersebut. Artikel yang ditinjau berasal dari dalam maupun luar Indonesia dengan rentang waktu publikasi dari tahun 2017-2021. Untuk artikel dalam negeri dipilih yang berindex Sinta (Science and Technology Index), sedangkan rtikel internasional yang digunakan adalah yang berindex Scopus dan/atau Google Scholar. Dari studi literatur ini didapati kesimpulan bahwa faktor-faktor yang berpengaruh pada praktik manajemen laba adalah struktur kepemilikan (kepemilikan manajerial dan institusional), ukuran perusahaan, umur perusahaan, leverage, pertumbuhan penjualan, profitabilitas, kinerja perusahaan, efektivitas dewan komisaris dan komite audit, perencanaan pajak, kualitas audit, kebijakan utang, CSR, arus kas operasional,  free cash flow, karakteristik dewan direksi (independensi, diversitas gender, dan dualitas CEO), GCG, debt financing, corporate strategy, dan cash holding.
Pengaruh Corporate Governance Terhadap Profitabilitas dan Nilai Perusahaan Manufaktur yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI)
Authors: Putra I Gede Cahyadi , Manuari Ida Ayu Ratih , Puspayanti Ni Kadek Dewi
Published: April 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan memperoleh bukti empiris dari pengaruh corporate governance terhadap nilai perusahaan melalui profitabilitas pada perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2018 – 2020 yang berjumlah 195 perusahaan. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 40 perusahaan yang ditentukan berdasarkan teknik purposive sampling. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah partial least square (PLS). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa corporate governance dan profitabilitas berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan. Corporate governance berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap profitabilitas. Corporate governance berpengaruh tidak langsung dengan memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan melalui profitabilitas.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN CALON GURU DALAM MENYUSUN RPP MELALUI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN BETTER TEACHING AND LEARNING BERKARAKTER
Authors: Febriyana Mutia , Winarti Winarti , Izar Sri Listiana
Published: April 2022

This classroom action research aims to improve the ability of prospective teacher students in making learning implementation plans through the learning model of better teaching and learning with character. This research was conducted in four stages, namely planning, implementation, observation, and reflection and was carried out in two cycles. The first cycle carried out by the researcher was observing student competence in making lesson plans. The results of the observation on the assessment of the learning implementation plan in the first cycle showed an average value of 74.2% with a good category. Furthermore, the average value of students in the second cycle increased by 87% in the very good category. The improvement of students' ability in making lesson plans for each cycle has increased significantly. This proves that the character of the better teaching and learning learning model is able to improve the competence of prospective teacher students in preparing learning implementation plans.
Small-Scale Rainbow Trout Cage Farm in the Inland Waters of Turkey is Sustainable in Terms of Carbon Footprint (kg CO2e)
Authors: Diken Gürkan , Köknaroğlu Hayati , Can İsmail
Published: April 2022

As a climate change assessment criterion, carbon footprint CO2 equivalent (CF, CO2e) is used to evaluate the sustainability of aquaculture in terms of its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. In this study, the three-year CF of rainbow trout production with a cage farming project capacity of 49 tonnes/year was calculated. The average production capacity of the farm for three years was 52.72 %. Total CF expended was the summation of CF expended on feed, general management, transportation, machinery, and equipment. CF expended on the consumed compound diet had the highest contribution to total CF with 73.69 %. The second highest contributor to total CF was general management with a share of 13.08 % and, of this amount, diesel and labor constituted 78.49 and 19.36 % of it, respectively. Total CF expended per kg and 1 000 fish was 1.13 and 292.52 kg CO2e. Mean values for CF expended per kg carcass, per Mcal energy deposited in the carcass, and per gram of protein deposited in carcass were 1.69, 1.48, and 9.43 kg CO2e, respectively. On average, CF expended per Mcal of cultural energy expended during production was 0.35 kg CO2e. The mean of CF of FCRe, defined as total CF of consumed compound diet divided by total liveweight gain was 0.99 kg CO2e. Results showed that aquaculture is a low carbon-emitting sector thus is sustainable and this advantage should be considered when meeting people’s protein demand.
Contemporary review of stock market liquidity studies in emerging countries
Authors: Abidin Shariffah Hazirah S. Jainal , Hasnan Suhaily , Marzuki Marziana Madah , Mohamed Hussain Alfiatul Rohmah
Published: April 2022

This study presents a review of stock market liquidity in emerging countries. Specifically, it highlights the factors that lead to the occurrence of a liquid market in emerging countries. Following a study by Ding, Ni, and Zhong (2016), this study argues that firms are motivated to have liquid stock to enable them to raise funds at a lower cost, so as to exploit growth opportunities. This paper contributes additional knowledge in terms of understanding stock market liquidity and offers some suggestions for future research. A systematic literature review (SLR) was adopted on stock market liquidity and its related causes and effects, encompassing the years 2010 to 2021. Based on the SLR, it is noted that the features and practices of firms, as well as the policies and regulations that are imposed by regulatory bodies and governments in emerging countries, are important. The limitation of this study is that only four micro-environmental factors and two macro-economic factors were reviewed. Therefore, it is suggested that in the future, researchers should focus on other factors, such as financial performance and political connection. The identification of factors in this study highlighted the gaps in current practices, thus, motivating future research to scrutinise issues relating to stock market liquidity more intensively
Study on resonance and bifurcation of fractional order nonlinear Duffing System
Authors: Bai Xueting , Xie Jiaquan , Yang Qinle , Liu Xiaoqi , Zhang Jiale
Published: April 2022

In this paper, resonance and bifurcation of a nonlinear damped
fractional-order Duffing system are studied. The amplitude and phase of
the steady-state response of system are obtained by means of average
method, and then the amplitude-frequency characteristic curves of the
system under different parameters are drawn based on the implicit
function equation of amplitude. Grunwald-Letnikov fractional derivative
is used to discretize the system numerically, and the response curve and
phase trajectory of the system under different parameters are obtained,
and the dynamic behavior is analyzed. The forked bifurcation behavior
and saddle bifurcation behavior of the system under different parameters
are investigated by numerical simulation.
Psychosocial Screening in Pediatric Cancer: Validation of the Farsi version of Psychosocial Assessment Tool (PAT) 3.1
Authors: Mashayekhi Reza , Mohammadali maryam , Azami Saeed
Published: April 2022

Objectives: Psychosocial assessment is a crucial step in delivering
evidence-based care to both caregivers and children with cancer. The
need for tailoring psychosocial interventions for each member of
families that struggle with pediatric cancer, increasingly points to the
fact that systematic and comprehensive psychosocial screening is very
important. The Psychosocial Assessment Tool (PAT 3.1) is a brief parent
report screener which is based on Pediatric Preventive Psychosocial
Health Model theoretical framework (PPPHM; Clinical, Targeted, and
Universal). The present study aimed to validate the PAT for an Iranian
sample. Methods: Primary caregivers of 151 children diagnosed with
cancer took part in this study and filled in the batteries of
questionnaires at Mahak Hospital. Validation scales were used to examine
the congruent validity. Results: Among the 8 subscales of the PAT,
Social Support (α=0.82), Child problems (α=0.79), Sibling problems
(α=0.90), Family problems (α=0.71), and the total score subscale
(α=0.88) had strong internal consistency. However, Family beliefs
(α=0.64), and Stress reaction (α=0.67) subscales had moderate internal
consistency. The lowest internal consistency was related to Family
structure/resource subscale (α=0.48). Nearly half of the families tired
in Targeted level of psychosocial risks, 29.8 % were tired in Clinical
level and 21.2 % were tired in Universal level of psychosocial risks.
Conclusions: The results provide support for validity of the Farsi
version of the PAT. Farsi PAT is a valid instrument for systematic
screening of the psychosocial risks for children with cancer and their
family members and delivering psychosocial care consistent with risk.
Rationale For and Use of Lumenless Pacing Leads
Authors: Richardson Travis , Himes Adam , Marshall Mark , Crossley George
Published: April 2022

Introduction Most currently available pacing and defibrillation leads
utilize a stylet-based design that facilitates implantation. This has
advantages, but also increases the lead diameter and adds the potential
for metal fatigued-based conductor failure. Methods A systematic
literature search was conducted, and the authors add their twenty-year
experience with this lead design. Results The global experience with
lumenless leads was reviewed both for “standard” positioning and with
conduction system pacing. Methods for both placement and system
modification are reviewed. Conclusions Lumenless leads have the
potential to improve the durability of endocardial pacing and facilitate
conduction system pacing.
Vision-based edge wave detection for cold-rolled steel plate using 3D camera
Authors: Zhao Lei , Li Xiaolong , Li Xiaobo
Published: April 2022

Edge wave detection is a key technology in steel plate quality
inspection, which is beneficial to improve the production quality of
steel products and the efficiency of enterprises. In this letter, a
novel algorithm based on visual projection and pixel statistics is
proposed to detect the edge wave using 3D camera. The proposed algorithm
firstly uses a series of image preprocessing to effectively remove the
influence of irrelevant interference, and transforms the colour image
into the binary image. Subsequently, three key positions of the edge
wave in range image are precisely determined based on visual projection
and pixel statistics. Finally, two 3D cameras are used to acquire the
range images to evaluate the proposed algorithm’s performance. The
results show that the proposed algorithm can accurately detect the edge
wave instead of human eye detection.
An identity involving derangement numbers and Bell numbers
Authors: Du Zhibin , da Fonseca
Published: April 2022

The aim of this paper is to establish a new identity between derangement
numbers and Bell numbers. Two known identities can be recovered. We provide
a combinatorial interpretation for the new identity and a representation of
the derangement numbers in terms of the determinants of Hessenberg matrices.
Counting subword patterns in permutations arising as flattened partitions of sets
Authors: Mansour Toufik , Shattuck Mark
Published: April 2022

We consider various statistics on the set Fn consisting of the distinct
permutations of length n+1 that arise as a flattening of some partition of
the same size. In particular, we enumerate members of Fn according to the
number of occurrences of three-letter consecutive patterns, considered more
broadly in the context of r-partitions. As special cases of our results, we
obtain formulas for the number of members of Fn avoiding a given consecutive
pattern and for the total number of occurrences of a pattern over all
members of Fn.
Poor reliability and reproducibility of 3 different radiographical classification systems for distal ulna fractures
Authors: Moloney Maria , Kåredal Jan , Persson Tomas , Farnebo Simon , Adolfsson Lars
Published: April 2022

Background and purpose: Classification of fractures can be valuable for research purposes but also in clinical work. Especially with  are fractures, such as distal ulna fractures, a treatment algorithm based on a classification can be helpful. We compared 3 different  classification systems of distal ulna fractures and investigated their reliability and reproducibility.Patients and methods: patients with 97 fractures of the distal ulna, excluding the ulnar styloid, were included. All fractures were  independently classified by 3 observers according to the classification by Biyani, AO/OTA 2007, and AO/OTA 2018. The classification process was repeated after a minimum of 3 weeks. We used Kappa value analysis to determine inter- and intra-rater agreement.Results: The inter-rater agreement of the AO/OTA 2007 classification was judged as fair, ĸ 0.40, whereas the agreement of AO/OTA 2018 and Biyani was moderate at ĸ 0.42 and 0.43 respectively. The intra-rater agreement was judged as moderate for all classifications.Interpretation: The differences between the classifications were small and the overall impression was that neither of them was good enough to be of substantial clinical value. The Biyani classification, being developed specifically for distal ulna fractures, was the easiest and most fitting for the fracture patterns seen in our material, but lacking options for fractures of the distal diaphysis. Standard radiographs were considered insufficient for an accurate classification. A better radiographic method combined with a revised classification might improve accuracy, reliability, and reproducibility.
Adpositiot syntaktisessa ja semanttisessa liikkeessä
Authors: Teeri-Niknammoghadam Krista , Surakka Maija
Published: April 2022

Arvioitu teos
T. Givón: The life cycle of adpositions. Amsterdam & Philadelphia: John Benjamins 2021. XII + 205 s. isbn 978 90 272 0882 8.
Corporate social responsibility fulfilment, product-market competition and debt risk: Evidence from China
Authors: Hong Chen , Xuefei Peng , Caiyun Chen
Published: April 2022

Based on the financial data for Chinese A-share companies listed in the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges and the corporate social responsibility (CSR) score data published in the Hexun website‡from 2010 to 2019, we carried out an empirical study and found that CSR fulfilment helps to restrain debt risk faced by firms, and that product-market competition can promote the inhibitory effect of CSR fulfilment on debt risk. The further study found that CSR fulfilment of monetary capital layer and human capital layer on debt risk will be significantly stronger than that of social capital layer.
Human capital, digital transformation, and firm performance of startups in Vietnam
Authors: Ghi Tran , Thu Nguyen , Huan Ngo , Trung Nguyen
Published: April 2022

Based on social capital theory, the study explained the digital transformation process of startups in Vietnam. The primary object of this study is to examine the relationship between human capital, digital transformation, and firm performance of startups in Vietnam. The study applied Partial Least Squares Structural Model (PLS-SEM) with a sample size of 230 managers. The results demonstrated the positive relationships between human capital, digital transformation, and firm performance. The study explored digital transformation as a mediation mechanism between human capital and firm performance. The results provided some managerial implications for managers to focus on improving human capital in order to promote digital transformation and firm performance. This is an important strategy to help startups escape the crisis of Covid-19 pandemic. Finally, the study presented some limitations and directions for further research.
Interleukin-6 blocking therapy for COVID-19: From immune pathogenesis to clinical outcomes
Authors: Xiao Fan , Wu Ling , Zhu Xiaoxia , Zhang Lijun , Liu Dongzhou , Wu Lijun , Zou Hejian , Lu Liwei
Published: April 2022

As a newly emerged infectious disease, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused millions of deaths, resulting in a global health challenge. Currently, several vaccines have been approved with significant benefits against disease transmission. However, effective therapies are still needed for the clinical management of infected COVID-19 patients. Available evidence has indicated elevated levels of proinflammatory cytokines, including interleukin-6 (IL-6), in COVID-19 patients, with cytokine storm involving excessive cytokine release being observed in some severe cases. Several clinical studies have shown the promising effects of IL-6-blocking strategy in treating severe COVID-19 patients, but some observational studies have reported that IL-6-blocking therapy has no effects in preventing disease progression or death among COVID-19 patients. Herein, we review recent findings on the immunopathogenesis of COVID-19, with specific emphasis on the proinflammatory function of IL-6 and discuss the therapeutic potential of IL-6-blocking therapy for the treatment of COVID-19 patients, especially those with rheumatic diseases.
Antitumor Activity of Palladium(II) Complexes on DU-145 Cell Line in Vitro
Authors: Simic Dejan , Zaric Milan , Jakovljevic Stefan , Pantic Katarina , Petrovic Djordje , Milic Sandra Jovicic , Canovic Petar
Published: April 2022

In the area of non-platinum complexes, various complexes containing gold, copper, ruthenium, and palladium have shown a strong cytotoxic effect on different cancer cell lines. The aim of our study was to examine the cytotoxicity of the Pd(II) complexes (C1-C5) and the corresponding ligands (L1-L5) on the DU-145 prostate cancer cell line. Also, due to its clinical application, the cytotoxicity of cisplatin has been examined. Our findings showed that C1- C5 complexes and cisplatin show dose-dependent and strong cytotoxic effects against the DU-145 cell line in vitro. Furthermore, the results demonstrated that early apoptosis was induced by all five Pd(II) complexes. Also, the results showed that complexes C1, C3, and C5 induced G0/G1 phase arrest on DU- 145 cells. Pd(II) complex C2 induced S phase arrest, while C4 complex induced G2/M phase arrest on cancer cells. Additionally, all tested complexes significantly reduced the amount of antiapoptotic protein Bcl-2. Also, there was a significant increase in the concentration of proapoptotic Bax protein in DU-145 cells treated C1-C5 complexes. The results of our research demonstrated that Pd(II) complexes induced apoptosis via the mitochondrial pathway. Thus, it is crucial to further investigate the cytotoxicity of these Pd(II) complexes in vivo. Complex C2 might be a good candidate for a new generation of anticancer drugs.
IDENTITY AND SOLIDARITY IN THE INSTITUTIONAL DISCOURSE
Authors:   University of Craiova, PUIU (NIŢĂ) Oana-Maria
Published: April 2022

The paper investigates the use of person deixis in the institutional discourse of the World Health Organization (WHO) in order to establish the collective reference function of first person plural pronominals and the individual reference function of first person singular pronominals and second person plural pronominals. The data, selected from media briefings on Convid-19, show that both the individual function, as well as the collective function of deictic pronominals are valuable in the institutional discourse and that deictic pronominals express identity and solidarity.
CROSS LINGUSTIC EQUIVALENCE THE PARTICULAR CASE OF THE METAPHOR OF LIGHT
Authors:   Transilvania University, Brasov, DAMIAN Mihaela Marieta
Published: April 2022

Language of perception is common to all humans within a similar cultural background. Its conceptualization, from a semantic standpoint, is however language specific. With this view in mind, this study aims at investigating, from a cognitive linguistic perspective and from a Descriptive Translation standpoint, the transfer in meaning of conceptual properties assigned to the visual metaphor of ‘light’, in a small scale, English (source language) - Romanian (target language) investigation, seeking to provide a better understanding regarding the nuances implied in the crosslinguistic equivalence of such metaphors, its secondary aim being that of validating these preliminary results through a cross linguistic investigation of similar matters on larger corpora.
DISCRIMINATION AGAINST YOUNG LEARNERS. WITH D FROM DAMAGE, DISTORTED HOPES, AND DISENGAGEMENT WITH SCHOOL. A ROMANIAN PERSPECTIVE
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, School of International Business and Economic, ARSENE Mihaela
Published: April 2022

The paper highlights three real-life instances of discrimination against children in the pre-school and elementary school system in Romania that are more than twenty years apart. The paper then briefly surveys the official EU perspective on the fight against discrimination in education, alongside the current EU vision for an inclusive education. The final section focuses on the practice of fighting discrimination in the Romanian schooling system, thereby emphasizing the unbridged gap yet between the humanistic vision of inclusiveness, learner diversity and mutual enrichment on the one hand and the current inadequate materialization of inclusive educational policies in Romania on the other. Suggestions for addressing the problem conclude the paper.
LE TOURNANT INTERCULTUREL DANS LA TRADUCTION
Authors:   Université de Bucarest, CHAPELAN Mihaela
Published: April 2022

Since the introduction in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, teaching, assessment (CEFR) of a recommendation with regards to the development in an intercultural competence, this idea is slowly gaining ground. The initial vague realization of its importance gave way to the genuine practice of an intercultural pedagogy. Of course, the Strasbourg commission who set up the Common European Framework didn’t invent the concept of interculturality from scratch, as the notion had already been circulating for a while, notably in the field of communication. Our paper sets out to problematize the importance of interculturality for both practical and theoretical aspects of translation. We will highlight the role of J.P. Ladmiral in the emergence of the notion as a key concept in contemporary translation studies. But, with the recognition of the role played by interculturality, comes the risk of transforming it into a new intellectual fad, with its clichés and mental laziness that impede understanding of the real challenges the notion poses. This is why we consider that it’s important to be more rigorous in its use and try to situate it in relation to rival concepts, within each particular field of studies. With respect to the field of translation, we will evaluate whether it is appropriate to speak of an actual intercultural turn, or merely of a shift in what scholars call the cultural turn.
L’ AVENIR DES LANGUES THE FUTURE OF LANGUAGES
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, MOTORANU Emilia Andreea
Published: April 2022

My presentation aims to analyze the linguistic future and the factors for the development of linguistic situations: demography, transmission, appropriation of languages resulting from colonization, urbanization, state policies, imperial expansion, vehicularity, new technologies. As for a vision of the linguistic situation of the world to come, perhaps, it will be said that no language will impose itself as universal, but all languages will be subdivided. Despite the fact that a liberating babelization may take hold, the influence of a language will no longer depend on the number of its speakers, but on the number and reputation of its masterpieces. We have to look for the keys that allow us to understand the great movements of languages.
THE ROLE OF THE CULTURAL MEDIATOR IN REDUCING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN ROMANIA AND CHINA
Authors:   Transylvania University in Brașov, RÎBU Roxana
Published: April 2022

In Romania, the interest for the Chinese language and culture within the civil society is considerable. In order to meet this demand, the institutional efforts made by specialists at the level of schools and universities down to the language teaching centres of other cultural institutes is combined with the activity of cultural mediators. In this paper I will try to present the versatile role of the cultural mediators, as engaged in the dissemination of the Chinese language and culture in the broader context of literary translations and the whole cultural phenomenon brought about by the dialogue with China.
ECOCRITICISM IS THE FLAGSHIP TO HUMANITY: REVISITING AND DECODING ABHIJNANASAKUNTALAM AND ARANYAK
Authors:   Department of English (UG and PG), West Bengal Education Service, Taki Government College, West Bengal, India, DAS Biswajit
Published: April 2022

Health is a reciprocal term that combines mutual co-existence in the environment with a considerable veneration to all forms of life. Life on earth is a result of some favourable conditions in the environment from the empirical point of view. So, the health of the environment remains the supreme, and thereby life, once created, has to keep up the conditions in order to sustain or survive itself. Thus there has always been a fascinating relation between health and environment since the dawn of creation of life on earth. Among the innumerable forms of life on earth human beings are considered the best since they are gifted with immense possibilities to comprehend, create, nourish, admonish, reject and accept. So, they have to shoulder the responsibility largely to secure the health of the environment which, in other terms, is the health of the varieties of life forms on earth. Through the ages they undertook overwhelming initiatives that surely advertise humanity; and literature, especially Eco-critical, has been the best call to humanity in order to restore health which is, as mentioned earlier, very much reciprocal. Literature upholds and worships the heavenly relation between health and environment, humanity and Nature. It celebrates the reconciliation of man and environment in the name of poetry very often.
Research on the Mechanism of Shenghua Decoction in the Treatment of Common Postpartum Diseases of Women Based on Network Pharmacology
Authors:   Jiangxi University Of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wu Diyao
Published: April 2022

This paper mainly studies the mechanism of action of Shenghua Decoction base on network pharmacology. Additionally, it aims to verify the accuracy of the results of network pharmacology through related experiments. The results show that Shenghua Decoction may reduce the level of CRP, PTGS2, IL6 and TNF when used in common postpartum diseases of women. It is found that Shenghua decoction can treat gynecological diseases with blood stasis and blood deficiency syndrome mainly by influencing response to external stimulus, regulating multicellular organismal process, promoting wound healing, affecting inflammatory reaction, affecting coagulation and anticoagulation system, so as to play the role of nourishing blood, removing blood stasis and relieving pain. This paper provides a theoretical basis for further study of the components and mechanism of action of Shenghua Decoction in the treatment of common postpartum diseases of women.
The Four Stages of Insulin Resistance Induced Chronic Diseases of Aging
Authors:   The Chopra Foundation, Chopra Deepak
Published: April 2022

There is a fundamental connection between mitochondrial function, bioenergetics and insulin signaling. The dysfunction of mitochondria plays a causative role in metabolic and chronic diseases due to bioenergetic capacity impairment. In turn, insulin resistance is a major pathophysiological basis for type 2 diabetes, other metabolic syndromes and cardiovascular disease. Insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia is increasingly recognized as being correlated with accelerated cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as cancers of reproductive and gastrointestinal tissues. The connection between insulin resistance and mitochondrial dysfunction indicates their fundamental involvement in chronic diseases of aging. In this paper we provide an up-to-date review of insulin resistance and its connections to a number of pathologies as well as phases of insulin resistance progression.
Evidence-Based Imaging Guidelines for Chiropractic Biomechanical Spine Care, Reconsideration of X-Ray Exposure Risks, and Practical Applications of Research Evidence
Authors:   Gonstead Clinical Studies Society, Lopes Mark A
Published: April 2022

First, the perceived risks of very low dose radiation exposures from x-rays in health care must be reconsidered with regard to their effects in humans. Second, a more practical application of data analyses from research is needed than the prevailing current approach. And third, the biomechanical conditions of previously injured spines in patients who present for chiropractic spine care should, when possible, be examined by imaging prior to applying forces from spinal manipulation or adjustments to ensure optimal safety and effectiveness.