bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Wave Mechanics of Microwave Absorption Films: Part 1 - Insights and Review
Authors: Liu Yue , Liu Ying , Drew Michael
Published: November 2023

Based on transmission line theory, it has been established that the mechanism governing microwave absorption in films differs from that observed in their constituent materials. This fundamental distinction, though straightforward, remains a point of contention within the research community. The prevailing argument posits that microwaves become entrapped through successive reflections within the film, subsequently being absorbed along a zigzag trajectory within the material. As a result, some researchers argue against any distinction between film and material. Their stance is underpinned by their conviction that the existing microwave absorption theory garners robust support from experimental data. However, Part 1 of this study endeavors to demonstrate that these empirical observations can be reinterpreted with greater accuracy by recognizing the pivotal role of the film. This role will receive further exploration from a fresh perspective in Part 2, where disparities between films and their constituent materials will be examined, and in Part 3, dedicated to the design of multilayer films. The key features of the novel wave mechanics theory, which unveil new principles in film physics, have been examined.
Lakes expansion and emergence of potentially dangerous glacier lakes in Astore River Basin, Western Himalaya during 1993-2021
Authors: Akbar Saddique , Wang Junbo , Ullah Atta , Latif Yasir , Muhammad Sher
Published: November 2023

Glaciers in High Mountain Asia ensure freshwater to billions of people downstream but this supply is dwindling owing to rapid melting due to climate change. On the same note, glaciers in the Astore River Basin, of the Upper Indus Basin (UIB), are rapidly melting leading to accelerated expansion of glacial lakes, emergence of new glacial lakes, and increasing the risk of Glacial Lakes Outburst Floods (GLOFs). This study investigates seasonal and decadal fluctuations in glacier lakes using Landsat data between 1993 and 2021 and differential Global Positioning System (dGPS) field observations. We found an increase in the number of glacial lakes and areal expansion of existing glacial lakes in the study area. During the 2021 ablation period (Jun-Oct), the number of contemporary glacial lakes grew fivefold (18 to 100), while the area expanded sixfold (0.62 to 3.86 km2), the newly developed lakes were greater than 0.01 km2. Over the past decade, PDGLs have doubled. To lessen the risk of GLOF, continuous monitoring of these lakes is necessary in the future. The implementation of GLOF monitoring and early warning systems, as well as sustainable water management practices, ought to be prioritized for mitigation and adaptation measures.
Childhood systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) and malignancy: a nationwide multicentre series review
Authors: Brufatto Matheus Zanata , Lanças Sean Hideo Shirata , Fernandes Taciana Taciana de Albuquerque Pedrosa , Elias Adriana Adriana Maluf , Campos Lucia Maria Arruda , Sakamoto Ana Paula , Terreri Maria Teresa , Sztajnbok Flavio Roberto , Bica Blanca Elena Rios Gomes , Ferriani Virginia Paes Leme , de Carvalho Luciana Martins , Silva Clovis Artur Almeida , Saad-Magalhaes Claudia
Published: November 2023

Background
Increased malignancy frequency is well documented in adult-systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), but with limited reports in childhood-onset SLE (cSLE) series. We explored the frequency of malignancy associated with cSLE, describing clinical and demographic characteristics, disease activity and cumulative damage, by the time of malignancy diagnosis.
Method
A retrospective case-notes review, in a nationwide cohort from 27 Pediatric Rheumatology centres, with descriptive biopsy-proven malignancy, disease activity/damage accrual, and immunosuppressive treatment were compiled in each participating centre, using a standard protocol.
Results
Of the 1757 cSLE cases in the updated cohort, 12 (0.7%) developed malignancy with median time 10 years after cSLE diagnosis. There were 91% females, median age at cSLE diagnosis 12 years, median age at malignancy diagnosis 23 years. Of all diagnosed malignancies, 11 were single-site, and a single case with concomitant multiple sites; four had haematological (0.22%) and 8 solid malignancy (0.45%). Median (min-max) SLEDAI-2K scores were 9 (0–38), median (min-max) SLICC/ACR-DI (SDI) score were 1 (1–5) Histopathology defined 1 Hodgkin's lymphoma, 2 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, 1 acute lymphoblastic leukaemia; 4 gastrointestinal carcinoma, 1 squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue and 1 anal carcinoma; 1 had sigmoid adenocarcinoma and 1 stomach carcinoid; 3 had genital malignancy, being 1 vulvae, 1 cervix and 1 vulvae and cervix carcinomas; 1 had central nervous system (CNS) oligodendroglioma; and 1 testicle germ cell teratoma.
Conclusion
Estimated malignancy frequency of 0.7% was reported during cSLE follow up in a multicentric series. Median disease activity and cumulative damage scores, by the time of malignancy diagnoses, were high; considering that reported in adult series.
Assessment of Nomadic Pastoralists' Livelihood Vulnerability to Climate Change in the Third Pole Region: A Case Study of Western Mongolia
Authors: Ochir Altansukh , Lee Woo-Kyun , Wang Sonam Wangyel , Demberel Otgonbayar , Enkhsaikhan Undarmaa , Turbat Byambadash , Lamchin Munkhnasan , Monkhbat Bayarmaa , Namsrai Oyunchimeg
Published: November 2023

The High Mountains of Asia, called the "Third Pole" because they have the third largest reserve of water after the North and South poles, are an important landscape around the world. Mongolia is one of the countries that make up the Third Pole. The high mountains of Mongolia and its ecosystems, including the nomads that live there, are fragile and vulnerable to the slightest change in the environment. Based on the household interviews with nomads in the Tsambagarav and Munkh Khairkhan Mountains, we used a sustainable livelihood approach to assess the livelihood vulnerability index of the nomads. Findings indicate that the overall LVI was 0.41 for Tsambagarav and 0.44 for Munkh Khairkhan, and the corresponding IPCC-LVI was 0.01 for Tsambagarav and − 0.02 for Munkh Khairkhan. Based on the findings, we recommend that decision-makers focus on setting up an appropriate number of livestock that can be owned by one household, the proper structure of livestock, effective management of pasture land, and an insurance-based compensation system for livestock. Moreover, to develop a mobile-economy informative early warning system this can be a new innovative idea to prevent climate change disasters. These actions can contribute to a long-term sustainable livelihood in the fast-changing climate.
Application of GALDIT Approach for Sea water intrusion vulnerability assessment: A case study of Bhubaneswar and its buffer zone, Odisha
Authors: Sarangi Manorama , Kar Anil Kumar
Published: November 2023

Salt water intrusion is a growing concern for coastal and nearby areas. The application of ground water and its over exploitation is the main cause of sea water intrusion. Ground water is being pumped from the aquifers and those aquifers are hydraulically connected with sea. The pumping induces a hydraulic gradient which cause the moving of sea water towards ground water in that excessive pumping area and it aggravates due to reduction of fresh water inflows. As the use of pure ground water is highly essential for developmental uses, it is necessary to determine the sea water intrusion particularly for coastal areas and its nearby cities. The vulnerability of sea water intrusion has been studied at Bhubaneswar city, the capital of Odisha, India including its buffer zone upto the coastal city Puri, using GIS based GALDIT method. The six important factors those are, Ground water occurrence (G) ; Hydraulic Conductivity (A) ; Depth of ground water level (L) ; Distance from Shore (D) ; Impact of existing salt water intrusion (I) ; Aquifer thickness (T) are taken into consideration. The data are ranked as per their contribution to salination and the thematic maps are overlayed using GIS in order to make the vulnerability analysis. The study shows that, the Bhubaneswar city has very less vulnerability to sea water intrusion upto the time period of analysis.
Guidelines to design a neural network as a feedforward controller for fast trajectory tracking of robotic arms
Authors: Toussaint Baptiste , Raison Maxime
Published: November 2023

Tracking fast and accurate trajectories of robotic arms can be important in applications involving large movements, velocities, and accelerations. This would require either an accurate dynamic model of the arm or an aggressive tracking with high-gain feedback. Concretely, it can be difficult to obtain the accurate model, due to nonlinearities and uncertainties. Current developments of 3D-printed and low-cost robotic arms accentuate this issue. Control architectures for high-speed trajectory tracking requiring no dynamic model were recently proposed. These consist in learning the dynamic response of a proportional derivative controller with a neural network (NN) as feedforward controller. However, no detail was provided to make the most of these architectures. This paper aims to provide guidelines for an optimal design of a neural network (NN) as feedforward controller for fast and accurate trajectory tracking of robotic arms. The subsequent objective is to compare 1. one NN per individual joint (INN’s method); and 2. one global NN (GNN method). The method compares these two architectures. Results are illustrated with two serial robotic arms of 3 and 5 degrees of freedom, simulated then in reality. The main results are as follows: The control architecture reduces the trajectory tracking errors (RMSE < 2°). The INN’s method can be used when the joints dynamics are decoupled and requires less data than GNN method to learn the dynamics. A table sums up the guidelines for design, in five main steps. Perspectives are to apply these guidelines to develop low-cost robotic arms and extend to micro-movements.
Impact of Satellite Precipitation Estimation Methods on the Hydrological Response: Case studies Wadi Nu’man Basin, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Adem Esubalew , Elfeki Amro , Chaabani Anis , Alwegdani Abdullah , Hussain Sajjad , Elhag Mohamed
Published: November 2023

Accurately estimating precipitation is essential for managing water resources and assessing hydrological systems, particularly in small basins. The main goal of the current study is to determine how different methods for estimating precipitation affect the hydrological response, or runoff, in the Wadi Nu'man basin in Saudi Arabia. Rainfall data was collected from ground observations and satellite rainfall products for a period of thirteen years (2006–2018). The satellite precipitation data was collected from the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM-3B42), TRMM-Realtime (TRMM-3B42RT), and Climate Hazards Group InfraRed Precipitation (CHRIPS) and compared with station data for reliability analysis. Additionally, a linear scaling bias correction method was employed between satellite and ground-based station data. The HEC-HMS model was used to simulate the runoff under all available bias-corrected precipitation datasets. Different statistical matrices assessed the performance of the satellite dataset based on observed rainfall and simulated runoff. In rainfall data assessment, a strong regression (R2 = 0.90) for CHIRPS, the lowest for TRMM-3B42RT (R2 = 0.20), and a moderate regression (R2 = 0.60) for TRMM-3B42 were found as compared to observed rainfall. As for runoff modeling, the HEC-HMS model exhibited a very high regression (R2) value of 0.99 between peak discharges generated by gauges and satellite (TRMM and CHRIPS) rainfall. Overall, this research emphasizes the utilization of bias-corrected TRMM and CHRIPS precipitation datasets for runoff and hydrological water balance estimation in small wadies like Wadi Nu'man. Future studies focusing on implementing complex bias correction techniques, testing diverse satellite datasets, and integrating advanced modeling tools like machine learning offer the potential to significantly refine and expand the accuracy of hydrological predictions, vital for decision support systems in water resource management.
Shear bond strength of a RMGIC for orthodontic bracket bonding to enamel
Authors: DANTAGNAN Claire-Adeline , BOUDROT Maureen , FRANCOIS Philippe , ABDEL-GAWAD Sarah , Attal Jean-Pierre
Published: November 2023

Objective: To evaluate the shear bond strength (SBS) of a restorative resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) for orthodontic bracket bonding.
Materials and Methods: 121 human teeth were randomly divided into 11 groups (n=11) according to the surface treatment applied (H3PO4 ± Transbond Plus (TSEP) or Scotchbond Universal (SU)), and the adhesive used (Riva LC HV (RIVA), Fuji Ortho (FUJI), and Transbond XT (TXT)). For each sample, a metal button was bonded. SBS tests were performed at one week and debonded specimens were observed for failure modes determination. One-way ANOVA followed by Tukey's post hoc test was used to compare SBS differences and Fisher's exact test to analyse the failure modes (p<0.05).
Results: TSEP + FUJI and H3PO4+ SU + TXT showed the highest SBS values while H3PO4+ TSEP + RIVA showed the lowest value. Cohesive failure and mixed failure were found in the groups with SU and TXT and adhesive failure in the other groups.
Discussion/Conclusions: The bonding of orthodontic attachments to enamel could be performed with any of the three materials studied. The use of a universal adhesive in the bonding protocol could optimize the adhesion values. Clinical studies would be needed to confirm the results obtained.
Potential Drug-Drug Interaction Detection Using the Uptodate Mobİle Application in Intensive Care: A Retrospective, Observational Study
Authors: Kayhan Munevver , Kayhan Oguzhan , Dikmen Yalim , Ozturk Mehmet Aykut
Published: November 2023

Purpose: It was aimed to investigate the frequency of potential drug-drug interactions (pDDI) and the effect of the number of drugs used on pDDI with the Uptodate drug interactions application.
Methods: Patients older than 12 years of age who were treated in the intensive care unit for 3 days or more in 2016 were included in the study. pDDIs were detected by entering the drugs used for more than 24 hours into the Uptodate application. The total number of mild, moderate and severe pDDIs and the number of medications used, length of stay, age, number of chronic diseases, mechanical ventilation (MV) support, hospitalization diagnoses, and APACHE II score were compared statistically.
Results: While PIE was found to increase with the number of medications administered, it was found that it did not show an exact association with the number of days of hospitalization. However, it was higher in patients who received MV support, had a high APACHE II score, and died. pDDI was seen least in the postoperative follow-up diagnosis group.
Conclusion: It was determined that pDDI increased as the number of medications used in critically ill patients increased.
Comparison of keratometric values and anterior segment parameters measured using Scheimpflug Sirius topography and Lenstar biometry
Authors: Telek Hande Hüsniye , Bilen Rabia Büşra Akden , Özdemir Yaprak Arzu , Dinç Damla Nur , Çelikay Osman
Published: November 2023

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the consistency of preoperative keratometric values, anterior segment, and intraocular lens (IOL) power measurements in patients with cataract and no comorbidities using the Sirius topography device (CSO, Italy) and Lenstar LS 900 (Haag–Streit AG, Köeniz, Switzerland).
Methods: The study involved patients with Grade 2 and 3 cataracts presented to and scheduled for surgery at the Ophthalmology Clinic of Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Education and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences. Forty eyes with cataract from 40 patients were included in the study. All patients underwent preoperative assessment using a combined Scheimpflug–Placido disc-based tomography device (Sirius) and Lenstar before cataract surgery. Keratometric measurements, such as flat keratometry (K1), steep keratometry (K2), and maximum keratometry (Kmax), and anterior segment parameters, white-to-white (WTW) distance, IOL power, astigmatism (AST), anterior chamber depth (ACD), aqueous depth (AD), and central cornea thickness (CCT), were recorded.
Results: There were significant differences between K1Lenstar and K1Sirius, K2Lenstar and K2Sirius, KmaxLenstar and KmaxSirius, WTWLenstar and WTWSirius, and IOL powerLenstar vs. IOL powerSirius. However, there were insignificant differences between ASTLenstar and ASTSirius, ACDLenstar vs. ACDSirius, ADLenstar and ADSirius, and CCTLenstar and CCTSirius variables. Furthermore, comparison of Sirius and Lenstar in terms of IOL power showed that Lenstar significantly underestimated IOL values compared with those of Sirius.
Conclusion: Significant differences were observed between Lenstar and Sirius in terms of keratometric values, WTW distance, and IOL power. IOL power measurements were more accurate using the Sirius topography device.
Identifying Evidence-Based Quality Indicators to Measure Workplace Violence in Healthcare Settings: A Rapid Review
Authors: Lyver Brendan , Gorla Jaswanth , Schulz-Quach Christian , Anderson Melanie , Singh Brendan , Hanagan Trevor , Haines Jennifer , Sethi Rickinder
Published: November 2023

Background. Workplace violence (WPV) in healthcare is a growing challenge posing significant risks to patient care and employee well-being. Existing metrics to measure WPV in healthcare settings often fail to provide decision-makers with an adequate reflection of WPV due to the complexity of the issue. This increases the difficulty for decision-makers to evaluate WPV in healthcare settings and implement interventions that can produce sustained improvements.
Objective. This study aims to identify and compile actionable and comprehensive evidence-based quality indicators that can effectively measure the impacts of WPV interventions in healthcare settings and provide leadership with the necessary information to make decisions related to WPV.
Methods. Ovid databases were used to identify articles relevant to violence in healthcare settings, from which 43 publications were included for data extraction. Data extraction produced a total of 229 quality indicators that were sorted into three indicator categories using the Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS) model: structure, process, and outcome.
Results. A majority of the articles (93%) contained at least 1 quality indicator that possessed the potential to be operationalized at an organizational level. In addition, several articles (40%) contained valuable questionnaires or survey instruments for measuring WPV. In total, the rapid review process identified 84 structural quality indicators, 121 process quality indicators, 24 outcome quality indicators, 57 survey-type questions and 17 survey instruments.
Conclusions. This study provides a foundation for healthcare organizations to address WPV through systematic approaches informed by evidence-based quality indicators. The utilization of indicators showed promise for characterizing WPV and measuring the efficacy of interventions. Caution must be exercised to ensure indicators are not discriminatory and are suited to specific organizational needs. While the findings of this review are promising, further investigation is needed to rigorously evaluate existing literature to expand the list of evidence-based quality indicators for WPV.
Endophyte Chaetomium, Potential Bioactivity: Pharmaceutical and Phytochemical Analyses
Authors: Kheiralla Zeinab M.H. , Abo-Ghalia Hoda H. , Elaasser Mahmoud M. , Hemeda Manal F. , Ibrahim Sahar Y.
Published: November 2023

Endophytic fungi establish mutualistic symbiotic relationships with plants, wherein their interactions facilitate the production of bioactive secondary metabolites by the fungal cells. The objective of this study is to examine the antioxidative, anticancer, cytotoxic, and antiviral properties of crude metabolites from the fungal endophytes Chaetomium laterale LC4146 and Chaetomium interruptum CBS126660. Chromatographic separation and metabolic main chemical identification were also addressed. Semi-purified extracts showed radical-inhibiting or 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl-radical-scavenging capabilities. The crude ethyl acetate extract of C. interruptum has the highest inhibitory activity against human liver (HepG2), prostate (PC-3), and colorectal (HCT-116) cancer cells and interestingly shows low toxicity to normal Vero African Green Monkey kidney cells. Fungi extract exerted dose-dependent anticancer effects on three cancer cell lines, with observable alterations in the shape and morphology of HepG2 cells under an inverted microscope. To test the in vitroanti- Herpes Simplex Virus type-1 (HSV-1) efficiency of ethyl acetate and petroleum ether extracts, the cytopathic effect inhibition was weak to moderate. Phytochemical examination of fungal extracts revealed phenolics, esters, alcohols, and hydrocarbons. Hexanedioic acid, 2,4-ditert-butylphenol, 1,2-benzene dicarboxylic acid, and 1-hexadecanol are the most bioactive successful chemicals. Since these unique bioactive components of fungal extract were acceptable in vitro, the two Chaetomium species may be a viable source of natural products and a good starting point for medicinal applications.
Modelling of a hybrid wind power generator–water distillation system using a Venturi tunnel
Authors: Naji Malak I. , Al-Nimr M. A.
Published: November 2023

This study presents the development of a novel hybrid wind power generator–water distillation system with the objective of providing sustainable solutions for impoverished isolated communities facing limited resources. The advantage of the proposed system is its ability to operate day and night; therefore, it produces larger quantities of distilled water even on cloudy days with winds. The system comprises a Venturi tunnel integrated with a wind turbine, an attached impure water tank, and a condenser located at the end section. The accelerated airflow at the throat section serves two purposes: water evaporation from the tank and power generation through the wind turbine. The evaporated water is subsequently collected as the airflow decelerates and the pressure decreases along the diverging section. Theoretical and computational modelling is employed to design the system by examining air speed, area ratio, relative humidity, as well as air, and water temperatures. The system exhibits enhanced performance under warm and dry weather conditions, thereby optimizing its performance. Conversely, temperature and relative humidity do not affect power generation; it was increased by higher air speeds and larger area ratios. This data-driven approach ensures optimal design parameters are selected, aligning the system's capabilities with the specific freshwater demand.
Pengaruh Identitas Politik Terhadap Regionalisme Timur Tengah: Integrasi Atau Disintegrasi?
Authors:   Universitas Brawijaya, Febriyanti Auliya
Published: November 2023

The study of political identitiy in Middle East is an uniqe one due to the challenge that offered by both sub and supra identities. Sub-state identity indicates nationalismâ€”loyal to its boundariesâ€”and irredentism. Supra-state identity, Pan-Arabism and Pan-Islamism, that limit the loyalty to its state. Since Arab World and Islam World emerged in Middle East, this region became more integrated. This article will examine how political identities shape the region towards the integration. The theory of constructivism will play a significant role to analyize the impact of Middle East identites to conduct their foreign policy. The result of this study shows that Middle East countriesâ€™ foreign policies are mainly influenced by their identities as Arab nation and Islam nation. Both of these identities were created through historical interaction with the involvement of the external actors. Those identities shaped regionalism in Middle East through Arab League and Islamic Conference. However, it seems that the identities are collapsing since the institutions no longer functioned recently. Keywords: Political Identity, Regionalism, Middle East, Arab League, Islamic Conference Organization
Field survey of fig wax scale insect Ceroplastes rustic L. (Hemiptera: Coccidae) in fig fields of Al-Kifl district/Babylon Governorate and study the effect of some environmental factors on egg hatching
Authors: Hamza Essa Muslim , A.A. Alnomani Khudheyer
Published: November 2023

The harmful effects of wax scale insect C.rusci L. on fig trees cultivated widely in
the Al-Kifl district / southern Babylon governorate in the last two years was the
main reason for designing this study. The study involved experiments; the first was
a field survey to have scientific evidence about the widespread of C. rusci and estimated the infection rate in plants, then tried to find a relationship between environmental factors in this area and studied insects. The second experiment deals
with the efficacy of some factors (egg locations, temperature and time) on egg
hatching of C.rusci. The results provided good information about fig plants' temperature and infection rates with C. rusci. The range of temperature degrees, which
showed a high level of infection, was 26.5-33.4 ºC. Meanwhile, the highest infection rate was recorded in October, followed by June. The second experiment
showed that temperature was a limiting factor for egg hatching; therefore, there
was no hatching of C.rusci eggs when the temperature was below 15 ºC. When the
temperature is above this level (15 ºC), a new limitation factor appears in the egg's
location. This experiment proved that the existence of an egg under a fold, which
covers the insect, is necessary for egg hatching.
Keywords: Ceratoplastes rusci, Temperature, Field survey, Egg hatching.
Performance Evaluation and Estimation of Stability Parameters of Maize
Genotypes Zea mays L. in Different Environments
Authors: Khalaf Khedher Al-qassi Emad , Ibrahim Mohammed Mohammed
Published: November 2023

An experiment was conducted to study five hybrids, four of them introduced
(Zwin, Zp, Syngenta, and Kws) and the local hybrid Baghdad in the spring lug and
with three planting dates (5/3, 15/3, and 25/3) and in the two seasons 2019-2020
and 2020-2021 in the design of randomized complete sectors to study the performance of the Genotype stability in three planting dates and two seasons. Thus, we
have six environments, Where the highest genetic variation coefficient in the first
and second environments was in the number of grains per ear, which amounted to
11.84 and 12.37, respectively. In the third environment, the weight of the ear
reached 25.08, and in the fourth, fifth and sixth environment, the number of grains
per ear reached 15.14, 24.93 and 13.39, respectively. The results were different
genotypes and genetic parameters in their performance in different environments.
The two genotypes (Zwin and Kws) showed significance in the highest number of
traits, in contrast to the rest. The superiority of the Syngenta genotype was shown
in leaf area, leaf area index, plant height, ear diameter, number of rows per ear, the
weight of 300 grains, grain yield, and protein percentage, which were 4027, 3.29,
162.8, 51.03, 17.16, 60.09, 3.99, and 11.22 on the respectively, then the Zp genotype in tasselling and silking, ear length and number of grains per ear, as their
average values were 54.12, 59.09, 17.92 and 466.8, respectively.
Keywords: Maize; Stability; Environmental; Genetic Parameter; Stability Triangle
Effects of Digital Physical Health Exercises on Musculoskeletal Diseases: Systematic Review With Best-Evidence Synthesis
Authors: Nagel Johanna , Wegener Florian , Grim Casper , Hoppe Matthias Wilhelm
Published: November 2023

Background

Musculoskeletal diseases affect 1.71 billion people worldwide, impose a high biopsychosocial burden on patients, and are associated with high economic costs. The use of digital health interventions is a promising cost-saving approach for the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. As physical exercise is the best clinical practice in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, digital health interventions that provide physical exercises could have a highly positive impact on musculoskeletal diseases, but evidence is lacking.

Objective

This systematic review aims to evaluate the impact of digital physical health exercises on patients with musculoskeletal diseases concerning the localization of the musculoskeletal disease, patient-reported outcomes, and medical treatment types.

Methods

We performed systematic literature research using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. The search was conducted using the PubMed, BISp, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases. The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network checklist was used to assess the quality of the included original studies. To determine the evidence and direction of the impact of digital physical health exercises, a best-evidence synthesis was conducted, whereby only studies with at least acceptable methodological quality were included for validity purposes.

Results

A total of 8988 studies were screened, of which 30 (0.33%) randomized controlled trials met the inclusion criteria. Of these, 16 studies (53%) were of acceptable or high quality; they included 1840 patients (1008/1643, 61.35% female; 3 studies including 197 patients did not report gender distribution) with various musculoskeletal diseases. A total of 3 different intervention types (app-based interventions, internet-based exercises, and telerehabilitation) were used to deliver digital physical health exercises. Strong evidence was found for the positive impact of digital physical health exercises on musculoskeletal diseases located in the back. Moderate evidence was found for diseases located in the shoulder and hip, whereas evidence for the entire body was limited. Conflicting evidence was found for diseases located in the knee and hand. For patient-reported outcomes, strong evidence was found for impairment and quality of life. Conflicting evidence was found for pain and function. Regarding the medical treatment type, conflicting evidence was found for operative and conservative therapies.

Conclusions

Strong to moderate evidence was found for a positive impact on musculoskeletal diseases located in the back, shoulder, and hip and on the patient-reported outcomes of impairment and quality of life. Thus, digital physical health exercises could have a positive effect on a variety of symptoms of musculoskeletal diseases.
Implementing land value capture in a Global South city: evaluation of the experience in the City of São Paulo, Brazil
Authors: Nobre Eduardo Alberto Cusce
Published: November 2023

The use of land value capture (LVC) tools has been advocated by many authors as way of financing public investments in urban interventions. The rationale behind these tools is to capture part of the capital gains on land derived from public sector interventions in urban development, such as implementing infrastructure or changing land use regulations. They may be of great significance in very limited budget environments such as in countries undergoing rapid urbanization that need to provide a great amount of infrastructure and urban services in order to accommodate urban growth. Since the 1980s, the City of São Paulo, Brazil, has been implementing LVC through a wide range of different tools. The objective of this paper is to evaluate the implementation of two of these tools, the Building Rights Levy (OODC – Outorga Onerosa do Direito de Construir) and the Additional Building Rights Certificates (CEPAC – Certificado de Potencial Adicional Construtivo), from 1995 until 2020. Rather than evaluating these instruments just from a revenue viewpoint, the study also sets out to analyze how effective they have been in reducing social disparities, considering the location and type of investments undertaken.
HISTORICAL FEATURES OF THE FORMATION OF THE INSTITUTE FOR PROTECTING BUSINESS REPUTATION IN THE RUSSIAN LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Authors:   Central Russian Institute of Management, Branch of RANEPA, BUSLENKO E.O.
Published: November 2023

The purpose of the article is to consider the historical conditions of the formation of the institute for protecting business reputation in the Russian legal framework. On the basis of the sources analysis of various historical periods, the author traces the continuity in the disclosure of the main topic. Insufficient knowledge of the specifics of the formation and trans-formation of the institute for protecting business reputation in different eras actualize the topic of the study. The author reveals the historical features of the formation of the institute for protecting business reputation in the Russian legal framework and notes that the institutional ambivalence and general subjectivity of approaches to the concept itself. As a result, the author notes that in different historical periods contradictions and difficulties arise both at the level of law enforcement and judicial practice. For example, legal entities are unreasonably deprived of the right to protection and restoration of business reputation. Then the problem of perception of economic entities deprived of the right to restore business reputation should be considered in detail.
Numerical solutions of the viscoelastic plate of fractional variable order
Authors: Cui Yuhuan , Qi Zhang , Qu Jingguo , Yang Aimin , Zhang Qunwei , Liu Yunchen
Published: November 2023

The fractional variable-order constitutive model for the viscoelastic plate
is analyzed. The fractional variable-order constitutive equations for the
plates are solved numerically using the shifted Bernstein polynomials
directly in time domain. Numerical displacement of Polyurea and HDPE
viscoelastic plates at a variety of loads was investigated. The results
show that Polyurea has better bending resistance than HDPE viscoelastic
plates, which verifies the practicability of the algorithm.
Analysis of the need for cooperation in mutual conflict between teacher’s and administrative organizations
Authors:   The Korean Society for the Study of Local Education Management, Im Hae Jin , Kim Hoon Ho
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study is to empirically analyze the tasks that require cooperation between the two organizations among the major work conflict areas between the teacher's organization and the administrative organization in school. To achieve this goal, teaching and administrative staff working in elementary and middle schools in Asan, Dangjin, and Seosan areas in Chungcheongnam-do were investigated.. Also, Borich’s Needs Assessment and Locus for Focus model were applied to draw out priorities in cooperation tasks. The followings are the major findings from this study. First, both organizations pointed out that the 'CCTV operation management' task, 'hiring contract teachers and self-contracted employees', and 'after-school operation management' were high cooperation priority tasks. Second, in addition to the three aforementioned priority cooperation tasks, teachers' organizations pointed out "Management of School Environmental Hygiene Purification Zone" and "School Safety Mutual Aid Association" as the key cooperation task, whereas administrative organizations pointed out "Audit and Integrity Work", "CCTV General Manager", and "Information Device Status Management" as priority targets. Third, teachers' organizations tended to have a high need for cooperation in the conflict tasks areas that are directly related to teachers and students, and administrative organizations focused on tasks with stronger administrative work characteristics.
Språk och profession – utbildning på svenska i Finland
Authors: Hansén Sven-Erik
Published: November 2023

In the chapter I apply a longitudinal perspective on processes dealing with conditions for Swedish education in Finland. Under the umbrella of language and profession I attach my personal life story to a wider life history to highlight the societal context characterized by extensive, sometimes dramatic political upheavals and language policy oppositions that have contributed to the shaping of education for the Swedish speaking minority. By applying an interpretative approach, the aim is to personalize my societal task as a teacher and researcher in Swedish schools and teacher education in Finland. The exploration centers around two related themes. The first concerns the question of language comprising Swedish as the language of instruction and as a school subject. The second theme views a wide scope on the professionalization of teachers, teacher educators and the qualifying institution teacher education for Finland Swedes. This includes uncovering patterns that highlight differentiating solutions for the Swedish language minority within an otherwise nationally homogeneous education system.
Genesis of the digital transformation system of container freight road transportation
Authors:   «Milarin» Group of Companies, Noskov A. A. , Terentyev A. V. ,   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Published: November 2023

The results of the implemented research open up a new theoretical direction in the study of the problems of effective management of complex transport systems operating in conditions of uncertainty. The article proposes a model for the analytical description of the complete information state of container freight road transportation based on applying the methods of system analysis, which allows the formation of anti-entropy digital management tools.
Venture investments: the essence and problems of application in the Russian Federation
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Bondarchuk M. I. , Bondarchuk A. D. ,   Saint Petersburg Law Institute (branch) University of the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation, Subbotina M. A. ,   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Published: November 2023

The article examines the essence of venture investment, with different theoretical approaches to its definition and positions of scientists in this regard being considered. The economic nature of venture investments and their role in supporting innovative and knowledge-intensive enterprises, as well as their impact on stimulating the country's economy as a whole, is analyzed. The main stages of startup development and the role of venture investors at each stage are outlined. The currently available statistics data are considered, as well as the development dynamics of the venture capital investment market in the Russian Federation. According to the results of the study, the main problems of the considered type of investment are outlined, options for their resolution are presented and argued.
CYP2D6*3, *4, *6 genotypes and endometrial thickness in patients with breast cancer during tamoxifen therapy
Authors: Goryainova AYu , Usman NYu , Rubanovich AV , Borinskaya SA , Mescheryakov AA
Published: November 2023

Tamoxifen therapy results in endometrial thickening in some patients with hormone-sensitive breast cancer (HSBC). The data on the impact of polymorphic variants of the CYP2D6 gene encoding the CYP2D6 enzyme of the cytochrome P450 family on the efficacy and safety of treatment with tamoxifen are controversial. A prospective cohort study was aimed to explore the association of CYP2D6*3, *4, *6 polymorphisms with the risk of endometrial thickness during adjuvant tamoxifen therapy for HSBC. A total of 145 patients with resectable HSBC, who received 20 mg of oral tamoxifen per day, were enrolled. The CYP2D6*3, *4, *6 polymorphisms were identified by real-time PCR. Endometrial thickness was measured by ultrasonography after 3, 6 and 9 months of endocrine therapy. The study showed that endometrial hyportrophy was more often found in patients having no alternative alleles after 3 months of follow-up (40% against 23.2% in the group of “poor” metabolizers; p = 0.034). Meta-analysis of all follow-up periods has revealed that “normal” metabolizers show a significantly higher rate of endometrial thickness than “poor” metabolizers (OR = 1.88; 95% CI = 1.27–2.79; p = 0.002). A lack of significant differences in indicators of the state of endometrium between groups of patients with different CYD2D6 genotypes and menopausal status requires further investigation.
Genotipy CYP2D6*3, *4, *6 i gipertrofiya endometriya u bol'nyh rakom molochnoj zhelezy na fone terapii tamoksifenom
Authors: Горяинова А. Ю. , Усман Н. Ю. , Рубанович А. В. , Боринская С. А. , Мещеряков А. А.
Published: November 2023

Terapiya tamoksifenom u chasti pacientok s gormonochuvstvitel'nym rakom molochnoj zhelezy (GR+RMZH) privodit k uvelicheniyu tolshchiny endometriya. Dannye o vliyanii polimorfnyh variantov v gene CYP2D6, kodiruyushchem ferment CYP2D6 semejstva citohroma R450, na effektivnost' i bezopasnost' lecheniya tamoksifenom protivorechivy. Cel'yu prospektivnogo kogortnogo issledovaniya bylo izuchenie associacii polimorfizmov CYP2D6*3, *4, *6 s riskom razvitiya gipertrofii endometriya v processe ad"yuvantnoj terapii tamoksifenom po povodu GR+RMZH. V issledovanie vklyucheno 145 bol'nyh operabel'nym GR+RMZH, poluchavshih tamoksifen v dozirovke 20 mg v sutki peroral'no. Polimorfizmy CYP2D6*3, *4, *6 opredeleny metodom PCR v rezhime real'nogo vremeni. Provodili izmerenie tolshchiny endometriya ul'trazvukovym metodom cherez 3, 6 i 9 mesyacev gormonoterapii. V issledovanii pokazano, chto gipertrofiyu endometriya chashche nablyudali u bol'nyh bez al'ternativnyh allelej na etape 3 mesyacev nablyudeniya (40% po sravneniyu s 23,2% v gruppe «slabyh metabolizatorov»; r = 0,034). Metaanaliz vsekh periodov nablyudeniya pokazal, chto sredi «normal'nyh metabolizatorov» nablyudaetsya znachimo bolee vysokaya chastota sluchaev gipertrofii endometriya po sravneniyu so «slabymi metabolizatorami» (OSH = 1,88; 95%DI = 1,27–2,79; r = 0,002). Otsutstvie statisticheski znachimyh razlichij v pokazatelyah sostoyaniya endometriya mezhdu gruppami pacientok s razlichnym CYD2D6-genotipom v zavisimosti ot menopauzal'nogo statusa trebuyut provedeniya dopolnitel'nyh issledovanij.
Cities and regions for a blue economy
Authors:   Head of Unit, Water Governance, Blue and Circular Economy, OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities (CFE), Romano Oriana , Lassman Juliette ,   Policy Analyst, Water Governance, Blue and Circular Economy, OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities (CFE), Laimé Georges ,   Junior Policy Analyst, Water Governance, Blue and Circular Economy, OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities (CFE)
Published: November 2023

The blue economy can be a driver of sustainable economic development, but it is both subject and a contributor to climate change and environmental degradation. Ocean health starts with freshwater health, but freshwater and ocean policies are disconnected, and water security is a blind spot in blue economy strategies. Subnational governments are competent in policy areas that can improve water quality, such as water and sanitation, waste management and land use; and their investment responsibilities in grey and green infrastructure can foster resilience to growing water risks.
INSTANTANEOUS CONVERSION of AGRICULTURAL PLANT RESIDUES into ORGANIC FERTILIZER and it APPLICATION on MAIZE CULTIVATION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY with NPK AND MANURE.
Authors: Gideon Mathew , Kambai Duniya Emmanuel , Abakeyah James Mamman
Published: November 2023

Inorganic fertilizers have been associated with significant environmental impact, prompting the need for sustainable alternatives. This study explores the rapid conversion of residual plant biomass into organic fertilizer, offering an eco-friendly and cost-effective approach. It effects on maize growth, development, and yield were compared to NPK 20:10:5 and rabbit manure, considering fertilizer yield and conversion time in relation to compost. Three distinct organic fertilizers were formulated using a combination of eleven types of residual dry plant biomass, incorporating calcium hydroxide, clay soil, and thiourea for maize application. Maximum plant height of 171.45 cm for synthesize fertilizer, 134.0 cm for NPK fertilizer, 121.92 cm for rabbit manure and 101.98 cm for control were observed respectively. The most promising treatment was fertilizer C with high a higher percentage of potassium 9.77% compared to NPK fertilizer 5% and with generally higher nutrient concentration compared to rabbit manure. Fertilizer C. The nutrients release for the synthesize fertilizer were both rapid as inorganic fertilizer and later slowly as manure, the synthesized fertilizer demonstrated superior results particularly when 11% thiourea by mass was included. Additionally, higher residual organic matter content in soil was observed post-harvest with the synthesized fertilizer, indicating a controlled release of nutrients without detrimental soil impact. This underscores the potential for utilizing agricultural plant residues in organic fertilization and soil improvement practices
Gender and limb effects on adult normative data for the Biodex Balance System
Authors: Ferreira Simonè , Lategan Leon , Shaw Brandon S. , Shaw Ina
Published: November 2023

Posturography normative data in healthy populations is crucial for several reasons including monitoring the independence issues related to activities of daily living (ADLs), fall and incapacity avoidance, and residual injury impairment. The Biodex Balance System requires updated normative data regarding healthy persons because of recent revisions to the Biodex Balance System. Further, this study aimed to determine and compare gender and limb performance in 161 adults aged 18-55 years (n = 80 males; n = 81 females). Assessments involved both static and dynamic stability tests such as double-leg and single-leg balance tests at platform stability which served as outcome measurements. Females performed significantly (p≤.05) better on double-leg static balance (p=.031), double-leg dynamic balance (p=.002), and single-leg dynamic balance on both the left (p=.003) and right legs (p=.013) when compared to males. The normative values and findings of this study not only enable the evaluation of individual performance regarding the balance of adults but also suggest the need to use gender-stratified normative data when using the Biodex Balance System to interpret double- and single-leg, static and dynamic balance test performance.
Metodologia kaizen aplicada à otimização de indicador logístico no procedimento de envase em uma cervejaria
Authors:   Universidade Federal da Bahia, Diamantino Fayla Silva , Leal Thomas Leonardo Marques de Castro ,   Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz, Costa Daniela Araujo ,   Universidade Federal da Bahia
Published: November 2023

O Brasil é hoje o terceiro maior produtor de cerveja no mundo, o que leva as indústrias do país a buscar melhoria contínua de seus processos. Esse trabalho apresenta a aplicação da metodologia kaizen com foco na melhoria no índice do indicador indisponibilidade logística na linha de produção devido às falhas que se apresentam durante o processo de envase de cerveja. A linha de produção em que foi desenvolvida a pesquisa possui uma grande importância para a fábrica devido a sua alta capacidade de produção. De início analisou-se todos os apontamentos e motivos de parada da linha e estabelecidos filtros para se chegar nos motivos que possuem maior tempo de parada e assim, maiores impactos. Tendo conhecimento desses motivos, verificou-se a veracidade através de visitas a triagem e “bolsão”. Aplicou-se assim ferramentas kaizen para se chegar à causa de cada problema evidenciado. Após a análise, foram encontradas oportunidades, aplicados planos de ação e posteriormente acompanhados os resultados e foi perceptível que, o indicador logístico que estava fora da meta, passou a se apresentar dentro do estipulada pela empresa, proporcionando uma melhoria no sistema e índices na produção.