bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Plenty of Planning, Scanty Guidance: Evaluating the Implementation Degree of the General Master Plan in the City of Tampere, Finland
Authors: Kuusela Kaisu , Partanen Jenni
Published: November 2022

Digitalizing cities has become increasingly complex and difficult to control despite advanced computational tools. The comprehension of emergent, dynamic agent–pattern interaction is limited. Studies show that the implementation of large-scale plans occasionally fails to meet expectations due to uncertainty in urban actor processes and institutions. Theories of complexity and resilience reflecting urban unpredictability and non-equilibrium enable understanding and planning methods for guiding actors. We explored empirically via close reading and spatial analyses the ability of the traditional master planning instrument to steer the actor allocation in Tampere, Finland. The plan apparently failed to appropriately guide the actors, who formed self-organizing patterns colliding with the planning aims enabled by deviations and lower-level planning instruments. The planning mode was either enabling or reactive. We recognized three types of self-organization: single-point attraction, emergent type, and location-based self-organization. Self-organization was the major force behind urban transition. Only certain large-scale projects in the city center somewhat complied with the planning aims, however through negotiations. We proposed planning solutions encouraging and guiding self-organizing patterns by recognizing complexity in strategies, and with loose plans, constant monitoring, correcting, and experimenting in planning. The results participate in building more general knowledge of planning considering self-organizing urban dynamics and provide applications for urban planning.
Climate Change in Chile’s School Science Curriculum
Authors: Salinas Ivan , Guerrero Gonzalo , Satlov Miriam , Hidalgo Paola
Published: November 2022

Climate change is considered one of the greatest threats to human and natural ecosystems. In the search of options for action from science education, this paper aims to analyze the Chilean science curriculum to understand and act upon the socio-environmental climate change emergency. We developed a content analysis of curriculum documents, focusing on climate change, curriculum integration, and climate action. We explored 15 Chilean science and general curriculum documents for nine different school subjects. By understanding curriculum documents as a critical aspect to promote an educational response to climate change, we evidence that, even though only 5% of all learning goals are explicitly connected to climate change, there are opportunities to promote an integrated curriculum on climate change. Activities in the Chilean curriculum regarding climate change are mainly linked to concepts such as sustainability and biodiversity, and climate action from a critical approach of scientific literacy is primarily promoted in the last two years of schooling. This unbalanced science curriculum throughout all levels might be producing potential tensions in pedagogical practices about climate change education.
Experimental Study on the Noise Evolution of a Horizontal Axis Icing Wind Turbine Based on a Small Microphone Array
Authors: Sun Bingchuan , Cui Hongmei , Li Zhongyang , Fan Teng , Li Yonghao , Luo Lida , Zhang Yong
Published: November 2022

In recent years, the global energy mix is shifting towards sustainable energy systems due to the energy crisis and the prominence of ecological climate change. Wind energy resources are abundant in cold regions, and wind turbines are increasingly operating in cold regions with wet natural environments, increasing the risk of wind turbine blade icing. To address the problem of noise source distribution and the frequency characteristic variation of wind turbines in natural icing environments, this paper uses a 112-channel microphone array to acquire the acoustic signals of a horizontal axis wind turbine with a diameter of 2.45m. Using the beamforming technique, the wind turbine noise evolution law characteristics under natural icing environment were studied by field experiments, and the noise source distribution and noise increase in different frequency bands under different icing mass and positions and different angles of attack were analyzed in detail. The results show that under the leading-edge and windward-side icing, the noise source gradually moves toward the blade tip along the spanwise direction with the increase in ice mass. In addition, the total sound pressure level at 460 r/min, 520 r/min, 580 r/min, and 640 r/min are increased by 0.82 dB, 0.85 dB, 0.91 dB, and 0.95 dB, respectively for the leading-edge icing condition in comparison with the uniform icing over the windward side of the blade.
Does the Host Country’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Restrictiveness Inhibit the Export Sophistication of the Home Country? Evidence from China’s Manufacturing Data
Authors: Ren Jiazhen , Sarkar Apurbo , Li Hong , Li Xiaojing
Published: November 2022

Since the going-global approach of Chinese enterprises has accelerated, the host country’s foreign direct investments (FDI) restrictiveness index has dramatically influenced the upgrading of China’s trade structure. This study investigates the relationship between the host country’s FDI restrictiveness index and the export sophistication of the home country. Using two-way fixed-impact models and firm-based microcosmic data, it verifies the impacts of reverse technology spillover (RTS) by the intermediary model. The empirical outcomes illustrate that the host country’s FDI restrictiveness index significantly inhibits the export sophistication of the home country. In particular, overseas equity restrictions, selection and endorsement requirements, and additional operational limitations hold more substantial influence. However, the limits on key foreign experts have promoted the export sophistication of the home country. Seemingly, host countries’ FDI restrictiveness has inhibited export sophistication in the textile industry and the processing of the resource industry but promoted the same in the mechanical and electronic industries. Likewise, the host country’s FDI restrictiveness impacts the export sophistication of the home nation through resource allocation. Manufacturing enterprises increased export sophistication by guiding resource allocation, and export trade models were changed from the previous quantitative competition to quality competition.
How Big Is the Real Road-Effect Zone? The Impact of the Highway on the Landscape Structure—A Case Study
Authors: Lisiak-Zielińska Marta , Borowiak Klaudia , Budka Anna
Published: November 2022

Roads, due to their large spatial scale, significantly affect the landscape, causing numerous and usually irreversible changes. Due to a lack of consensus among various specialists and varying evidence on the extent of the influence of roads, the present study focused on the clarification of the real range of the effect of roads on the environment, especially the landscape structure. The aim of the study was to assess road-effect zones for different types of land use. The existing sections of the European route E30 in the Wielkopolska region (Poland) were selected for the research. Based on buffer analysis, landscape metrics and statistical analysis, such as cluster analysis and changes in mean and variance, the spatial diversity of the landscape and road-effect zone was characterized. The results indicate the spatial diversity of the landscape structure and the range of impact, which depended on the type of land cover. Therefore, to analyze the road-effect zone, it is necessary to take into consideration not only the variable range of impact due to the type of road or the time of exploitation, but also the different types of land use of areas surrounding the road.
Aridity Analysis Using a Prospective Geospatial Simulation Model in This Mid-Century for the Northwest Region of Mexico
Authors: Perez-Aguilar Lidia Yadira , Plata-Rocha Wenseslao , Monjardin-Armenta Sergio Alberto , Franco-Ochoa Cuauhtémoc
Published: November 2022

Aridity is a condition in which there is a moisture deficit in the air and soil that affects large areas of the earth’s surface worldwide. It is a global problem caused mainly by factors related to climatic events and human actions. In the arid regions of Mexico, prolonged periods of drought are very common and water scarcity is the predominant feature. The main objective of this study is to develop a prospective geospatial simulation model for arid zones in the short and medium term (2030 and 2050) for the northwestern region of Mexico. A retrospective analysis of the variables that cause aridity was conducted based on historical data from satellite information obtained from various sources between 1985 and 2020, taking 2020 as the reference year; from this information the rate of change per year was obtained, followed by the simulated rates of change for the years 2030 and 2050. A methodology used to obtain arid zones using multicriteria evaluation techniques, weighted linear combination, and Geographic Information Systems. In order to generate the prospective model for arid zones, the variables were modeled to adjust the rate of change for each of them, with the same methodology subsequently applied to obtain the base year (2020), and aridity suitability maps were obtained for the years 2030 and 2050. The main results indicate that the prospective scenarios point to an increase in arid regions of 0.38% and 0.70%, respectively, which is equivalent to an area of approximately 240,164.63 km2 and 241,760.75 km2, respectively. This will cause a decrease in the subhumid–dry and humid regions of 0.10% and 0.19%, respectively, for the projected years. Statistical and geospatial aridity indicators were also generated at different levels, which helps to better understand the problem of aridity in vulnerable regions.
The Digital Transformation of the Marketing Mix in the Food and Beverage Service Supply Chain: A Grey DEMATEL Approach
Authors: Vitsentzatou Evita , Tsoulfas Giannis T. , Mihiotis Athanassios N.
Published: November 2022

Over the last decade, digital marketing and technology have gradually penetrated the food and beverage industry, redefining its marketing mix. However, the urgency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic spurred the digital transformation of the industry, as businesses were forced to adapt to many changes and restrictions, reshape their operational models, and find ways to survive in an unstable marketplace. The purpose of this paper is to examine the transformation of the marketing mix in the food and beverage service supply chain due to the emergence of digital marketing. To this end, critical success factors for the digital transformation of the food and beverage service supply chain were identified based on the literature. These factors were assessed by experts from the Greek market using a grey decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) approach because of the complexity and interdependence of the factors interfering in the decision-making process. After a screening process, eight experts were selected to participate based on their experience and their acknowledged presence in the sector. DEMATEL is a multi-criterion decision-making method used to assist in addressing practical assessment issues. Its main advantage is that it can detect and observe the interdependence among the primary components and their relevance in the decision-making process. Additionally, it facilitates the visual display of the results, assisting in the analysis of the causal influence of factors. The combination of DEMATEL with grey system theory is useful because it makes it easier to analyze ambiguities brought on by uncertainties, lack of knowledge, or inadequate human actions. Fourteen critical success factors were identified, and they were grouped into three broad categories: technology-driven, consumer-driven, and industry-driven. Seven factors were classified as causes, and seven factors were classified as effects. In addition, with the use of the DEMATEL approach, the factors were grouped into core, driving, independent, and prominent factors.
Optimization and Operational Analysis of Domestic Greywater Treatment by Electrocoagulation Filtration Using Response Surface Methodology
Authors: Ansari Khalid , Shrikhande Avinash , Malik Mohammad , Alahmadi Ahmad , Alwetaishi Mamdooh , Alzaed Ali , Elbeltagi Ahmed
Published: November 2022

Greywater is the most sustainable option to address the growing need for fresh water. This study aimed to identify the optimal operation variables of an electro-coagulation filtration (ECF) system for treating domestic greywater, using different conditions (e.g., different electrode combinations (Al-Fe-Al-Fe), initial pH (6.8–8.4), operating time (10–60 min), and voltage (6–24 volts)). A statistical data analysis was performed to evaluate the experimental conditions for modeling the chemical oxygen demand (COD), the total dissolved solids (TDSs), turbidity, and chloride removal effectiveness, almost ranging from (85 to 94%), respectively, with energy consumption using the response surface methodology (RSM) and the ANOVA test. When comparing the experimental and predicted model values, it was proved that the model fairly describes the experimental values with the R2 values determined >0.99 for COD, TDSs, turbidity, chloride, and energy consumption, suggesting a regression sustainability of the model. The sludge properties were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and FTIR spectroscopy, which indicated the removal of organic matter during the ECF, similar in composition, independently of the different applied voltage values used. The results of this study suggest the ECF significantly reduces the pollutants load in greywater, showing the aluminum-iron-based electrodes as a viable option to treat greywater with optimal operational costs ranging from (0.12 to 0.4) US$ m−3 under different voltage conditions and parameters. This study establishes a path for greywater treatment technology that is economical and environmentally responsible for wastewater management that leads to sustainability.
Efficacy of Azadirachta indica and Punica granatum Extracts in the Control of Cuminum cyminum Wilt Disease Caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cumini
Authors: Abo-Elyousr Kamal A. M. , Al-Qurashi Adel D. , Saad Maged , Ibrahim Omer H. M. , Mousa Magdi Ali Ahmed
Published: November 2022

Punica granatum and Azadirachta indica are plants rich in phytochemicals, which directly contribute to antioxidant activity. The aim of this study was to test A. indica and P. granatum against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cumini (Foc), the causal pathogen of Fusarium wilt in cumin plants, in vivo and in vitro. After screening different concentrations of both plants, three concentrations (250, 500, and 1000 µg·mL−1) of P. granatum and A. indica were selected to study their effectiveness against Fusarium wilt in cumin plants. The in vitro study showed that both extracts have the ability to reduce mycelium growth of the pathogen with different degrees of efficacy, but less than the positive control. Under greenhouse conditions, all treatments of cumin plants significantly reduced Fusarium wilt compared to the infected control. The most effective concentration for P. granatum was 1000 µg·mL−1. The use of both extracts significantly increased the fresh and dry weight of cumin plants (g plant−1) compared to infected plants. Total phenols and flavonoids increased in inoculated cumin plants after treatment with both extracts. The results revealed that both extracts are rich in phytochemicals and possess potent in vitro antioxidant activity. Both are rich in carbohydrates, saponins, amino acids, proteins, alkaloids, and terpenoids. In conclusion, the application of methanolic extracts of P. granatum and A. indica can provide an alternative to chemical fungicides to mitigate the Fusarium wilt of cumin and, therefore, future studies should focus on the study of both extracts on different pathogens, as well their ability to reduce disease under field conditions.
What Skills Do Addiction-Specific School-Based Life Skills Programs Promote? A Systematic Review
Authors: Leiblein Tobias , Bitzer Eva-Maria , Spörhase Ulrike
Published: November 2022

In school-based addiction prevention, life skills programs (LSPs) have been established since the 1990s. The scientific evidence regarding program effectiveness is in parts unclear. This review links life skills not to behavioral outcomes but to three facets of the self: the affective evaluative, the dispositional & dynamic, and the cognitive descriptive facet of the self. This complements the evidence on behavioral outcomes. In a systematic literature search we have identified drug-specific life skills programs in German language and their evaluation studies. We have mapped the instruments used to assess effectiveness of the LSP on three facets of the self, which are site of action of intrapersonal skills. We identified six comparable life skills programs that have been evaluated at least once. In five of these programs, different facets of life skills have been assessed with a total of 38 different measurement instruments. We found that improvements in affective evaluative and dispositional & dynamic facets of the self could be stimulated by LSPs, complementing previous evidence focusing on behavioral outcomes. Conclusion: Numerous instruments have been used that are not directly comparable but can be categorized by facets of the self. As a result, it is found that life skills programs can have an impact on building attitude and the shaping of intrapersonal skills. Interpersonal competencies such as communication skills and empathy have not been measured. Furthermore, a consensus on measurement instruments for life skills should be found.
Sustainability Indicators of Groundwater Withdrawal in a Heavily Stressed System: The Case of the Acque Albule Basin (Rome, Italy)
Authors: Piscopo Vincenzo , Sbarbati Chiara , Lotti Francesca , Lana Luigi , Petitta Marco
Published: November 2022

Groundwater sustainable yield is a concept widely treated theoretically in the literature. Moving from theoretical concepts to the definition of practical measures for groundwater management is not easy due to site-specific characteristics of the system. This study is aimed at identifying which factors influence the sustainable yield of the plain of Tivoli (Central Italy), where thermal springs with considerable flow (over 2 m3/s) emerge (or rather emerged) and supply a thermal plant. In the same plain, another profitable economic activity concerns the extraction of travertine; it caused a progressive decline in groundwater levels and in the discharge of the thermal springs. The hydrogeological history of the site and the data available in the literature and in new focused surveys are encapsulated in a simple flow model addressed to compare the pre- with the under-development conditions. The withdrawal of groundwater from the quarry area determined a significant impact on the water balance of the system. An increase in inflow from surrounding aquifers and a decrease in storage and in natural discharge of the travertine aquifer result in under-development conditions. Residual discharges towards the springs and river are very sensitive to the pumping flow rate of quarries, according to an inverse linear relationship; this hydrogeological feature may be adopted as an indicator of the sustainability of groundwater withdrawals from the plain. The residual discharge is most affected by the position of the pumping center in the groundwater flow net and its distance from boundaries to be captured, as well as on the depth and extent of the quarries. This lays the basis for developing sustainable management models of groundwater considering the economic and environmental aspects of the issue.
Segmentation in Structural Equation Modeling Using a Combination of Partial Least Squares and Modified Fuzzy Clustering
Authors: Mukid Moch Abdul , Otok Bambang Widjanarko , Suharsono Agus
Published: November 2022

The application of a structural equation modeling (SEM) assumes that all data follow only one model. This assumption may be inaccurate in certain cases because individuals tend to differ in their responses, and failure to consider heterogeneity may threaten the validity of the SEM results. This study focuses on unobservable heterogeneity, where the difference between two or more data sets does not depend on observable characteristics. In this study, we propose a new method for estimating SEM parameters containing unobserved heterogeneity within the data and assume that the heterogeneity arises from the outer model and inner model. The method combines partial least squares (PLS) and modified fuzzy clustering. Initially, each observation was randomly assigned weights in each selected segment. These weights continued to be iteratively updated using a specific objective function. The sum of the weighted residual squares resulting from the outer and inner models of PLS-SEM is an objective function that must be minimized. We then conducted a simulation study to evaluate the performance of the method by considering various factors, including the number of segments, model specifications, residual variance of endogenous latent variables, residual variance of indicators, population size, and distribution of latent variables. From the simulation study and its application to the actual data, we conclude that the proposed method can classify observations into correct segments and precisely predict SEM parameters in each segment.
Research on Innovation Capability of Regional Innovation System Based on Fuzzy-Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis: Evidence from China
Authors: Huang Zhenyu
Published: November 2022

Building regional innovation systems (RISs) has become an important measure for China to implement an innovation-driven development strategy, but a moderately complex way to describe the characteristics of the RISs is needed for aiding the implementation of this strategy. Based on the subject-resource-environment (SRE) framework with five secondary conditions, this study takes 31 regions in China as cases, and studies the innovation capability of the RISs by using the fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) approach. The findings are as follows: (1) Different combinations of the five conditions have generated two high and one low innovation capability configurations of RISs. (2) The two configurations of high innovation capability are the independent-investment type and the independent-open type. (3) The configuration of low innovation capability is the core-resource-deficiency type. This study has simplified the complexity of the RISs to a certain extent and revealed that the matching effect among core conditions is the key to obtaining high innovation capability. The conclusions provide practical implications for the RISs in China to acquire appropriate innovation capabilities according to their resource endowment conditions.
SARS-CoV-2 and Its Variants in Thrice-Infected Health Workers: A Case Series from an Italian University Hospital
Authors: Monaco Maria Grazia Lourdes , Spiteri Gianluca , Caliskan Gulser , Lotti Virginia , Carta Angela , Gibellini Davide , Verlato Giuseppe , Porru Stefano
Published: November 2022

Background: We described a SARS-CoV-2 thrice-infected case series in health workers (HW) to evaluate patient and virus variants and lineages and collect information on variables associated with multiple infections. Methods: A retrospective analysis of clinical and laboratory characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 thrice-infected individuals was carried out in Verona University Hospital, concurrent with the ORCHESTRA project. Variant analysis was conducted on a subset of available specimens. Results: Twelve HW out of 7368 were thrice infected (0.16%). Symptomatic infections were reported in 63.6%, 54.5% and 72.7% of the first, second and third infections, respectively. Nine subjects were fully vaccinated at the time of the third infection, and five had an additional booster dose. The mean time to second infection was 349.6 days (95% CI, 138–443); the mean interval between the second and third infection was 223.5 days (95% CI, 108–530) (p = 0.032). In three cases, the second and third infections were caused by the Omicron variant, but different lineages were detected when the second vs third infections were sequenced. Conclusions: This case series confirms evidence of multiple reinfections with SARS-CoV-2, even from the same variant, in vaccinated HW. These results reinforce the need for continued infection-specific prevention measures in previously infected and reinfected HW.
The Impact of Deleting Stem-Loop 1 of Epstein–Barr Virus-Encoded RNA 1 on Cell Proliferation
Authors: Hassan Zubaida , Philip Pretty S. , Khan Gulfaraz
Published: November 2022

Epstein–Barr virus-encoded RNAs (EBERs) are two small, noncoding, structurally conserved transcripts, constitutively expressed at >106 copies per EBV-infected cell. They have been shown to drive cell growth. However, the mechanism(s) involved in EBER-induced proliferation is not clear. In this study, we investigated the molecular mechanisms and structural impact of EBER1. Sequences of EBER1 stem-loops (SL) 1, 3, and 4 were deleted, creating three mutants: ∆SL1, ∆SL3, and ∆SL4. These mutants were cloned into pHebo plasmids and expressed in Jurkat cell lines. Cells transfected with wildtype EBER1 and pHebo were used as controls. Cell proliferation was monitored by microscopy and flow cytometry. Microarray, qPCR, and Western blotting were used to investigate the cell cycle markers. We found significantly higher cell proliferation in wildtype EBER1 cells compared to pHebo, ∆SL1, and ∆SL3, but not ∆SL4 mutants. There was also significant upregulation of S-phase and G2/M phase markers in wildtype EBER1 and ∆SL4 mutant. Furthermore, CDT1, a factor for DNA replication, was upregulated in wildtype EBER1 and ∆SL4 mutant. However, in ∆SL1 mutant, CDT1 was significantly downregulated and translocated to the cytoplasm. These data indicate that the structure of EBER1 is important in cell proliferation.
Influence of Seawater Salinity on the Survival, Growth, Development and Neonate Production of Scapholeberis mucronata (O. F. Müller) (Crustacea: Cladocera)
Authors: Wang Lei , Zhao Wen , Huo Yuanzi , Yin Xuwang , Wei Jie , Wang Shan , Wang Yujie
Published: November 2022

The effect of salinity on the survival, growth, development and neonate production of the cladoceran Scapholeberis mucronata (O. F. Müller) was studied by using Chlorella pyrenoidosa as feed at 1, 2, 3, 4 salinity gradients and control group according to the pre-experiment and median lethal concentration experiment. The acute effect of salinity on this species indicated that 4 and 4.5 was its limit superior of reproduction and survival. The survival rate and growth rate of individuals reared at 1 and 2 salinity gradients were higher than that of those reared at the other gradients. The mean size of the female adult decreased from 820 to 743 μm when the salinity increased from 1 to 4. Among individuals reared at 1 and 2, the intrinsic rate of natural increase (rm) of population was 1.021 and 0.903, respectively; the rate of egg production was 1.281 and 1.390, respectively; the cumulative egg production was 83.2 and 106.0 and the mean life span was 16.05 and 17.30, respectively. These values of life history parameters were higher than those of individuals reared at 3. No eggs were produced by females reared at 4 during the whole experiment. Furthermore, individuals reared at 1 and 2 had faster embryonic development. The above results implied that S. mucronata is relatively well adapted to low-salinity conditions (1–2). Resting egg formation and sexual reproduction did not occur at all the tested salinity gradients.
Comparison of Membrane-Based Treatment Methods for the Removal of Micro-Pollutants from Reclaimed Water
Authors: Devaisy Sukanyah , Kandasamy Jaya , Nguyen Tien Vinh , Johir Md Abu Hasan , Ratnaweera Harsha , Vigneswaran Saravanamuthu
Published: November 2022

Dual membrane hybrid systems generally produce reclaimed water for non-potable uses by blending microfiltered biologically treated sewage effluent (BTSE) and reverse osmosis (RO) permeate. This reclaimed water is found to contain a significant amount of micro-pollutants, which possibly cause toxicity effects to aquatic organisms and plants when exposed to it. Therefore, removing such pollutants from the reclaimed water before reaching the community is highly emphasized nowadays. The currently used treatment of the RO treatment of microfiltered BTSE is energy intensive and not cost effective. This paper focuses on less costly and efficient membrane-based hybrid treatment systems such as the microfiltration-adsorption (MF-GAC) hybrid system, Nano filter (NF) and RO in the removal of micro-pollutants from the microfiltered BTSE. Both the MF-GAC hybrid system and NF (with NTR 729HF membrane) removed 70 to 95% of micropollutants from microfiltered BTSE. The removal depends on the hydrophobicity, charge, and size of the micropollutants. RO was excellent in removing more than 90% of pollutants, while MF was inefficient, as the latter primarily depends on the size exclusion mechanism. Based on the finding, it is suggested to treat only a portion of microfiltered BTSE through the MF-GAC or NF membrane before blending with RO permeate to enhance the removal of micro-pollutants from reclaimed water. The development of sustainable hybrid systems for the removal of all micropollutants of different chemical and physical properties is the key for the water reclamation.
Flood Risk Assessment and Mapping in the Hadejia River Basin, Nigeria, Using Hydro-Geomorphic Approach and Multi-Criterion Decision-Making Method
Authors: Shuaibu Abdulrahman , Hounkpè Jean , Bossa Yaovi Aymar , Kalin Robert M.
Published: November 2022

Flood risk management is crucial for climate change resilience. The Hadejia River basin is known for severe and frequent floods, which have destroyed houses and farmlands and claimed many lives. This study developed a GIS-based flood risk and vulnerability mapping assessment using the Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP) to outline scenarios that reduce risk and vulnerability associated with floods in the Hadejia River basin. The risk mapping of the basin integrated seven hydro-geomorphological indicators influencing extreme events (elevation, mean annual rainfall, slope, distance from rivers, soil type, and drainage density) and six socio-economic vulnerability indicators (population density, female population density, literacy rate, land use, employment rate, and road network) using a multi-criterion analysis. The average annual rainfall data of 36 years (1982–2018) were used for flood plain mapping in this study. Combining the flood hazard and socio-economic vulnerability indices of the basin revealed high-to-very high flood risk in the downstream and central upstream portions of the basin, which cover about 43.4% of the basin area. The local areas of Auyo, Guri, Hadejia, Ringim, Kafin Hausa, and Jahun were identified as zones at a very high flood risk. The study also revealed that flood hazard and vulnerability indicators have different influences on flood risk. The validated results resonate with the records of previous flood distribution studies of the basin. This research study is significantly important for developing strategic measures and policy revision through which the government and relief agencies may reduce the negative impact of floods in the Hadejia River basin.
Evaluation of Nitrogen and Carbon Stable Isotopes in Filter Feeding Bivalves and Surficial Sediment for Assessing Aquatic Condition in Lakes and Estuaries
Authors: Lake James L. , Serbst Jonathan R. , Kuhn Anne , Charpentier Michael , Smucker Nathan J.
Published: November 2022

Excessive inputs of nitrogen from anthropogenic activities in watersheds can cause detrimental effects to aquatic ecosystems, but these effects can be difficult to determine based solely on nitrogen concentrations because of their temporal variability and the need to link human activities to ecological responses. Here, we (1) tested the use of stable isotopes of nitrogen (δ15N) and carbon (δ13C) in benthic organic matter (BOM) as proxies for isotope ratios of filter feeding bivalves in lakes and estuaries, which can be used as indicators but are harder to sample and often spatially sparse, and (2) evaluated if stable isotope ratios in benthic organic matter could be used to assess impacts from anthropogenic land development of watersheds. The δ15N in BOM isolated from surficial sediment (δ15NBOM) was significantly correlated with δ15N in filter feeding unionid mussels (Elliptio complanata, δ15NUN) from lakes and with hard-shell clams (Mercenaria mercenaria, δ15NMM) from estuaries. In lakes, δ13CBOM was significantly correlated with δ13CUN, but δ13CBOM was not significantly correlated with δ13CMM in estuaries. Values of δ15NBOM and δ15NUN were significantly and positively correlated with increasing amounts of impervious surface, urban land cover, and human populations in watersheds surrounding lakes. In estuaries, δ15NBOM was only significantly and positively correlated with greater percent impervious surface in the watersheds. Correlations of δ13CBOM in lakes and estuaries, δ13CUN, and δ13CMM with land use and human population were mostly non-significant or weak. Overall, these results show that δ15NBOM can serve as a proxy for δ15N of filter feeding bivalves in lakes and estuaries and is useful for assessing anthropogenic impacts on aquatic systems and resources. Our study area was limited in size, but our results support further studies to test the application of this sediment stable isotope-based technique for assessing and ranking aquatic resources across broad geographical areas.
Kinetic, Thermodynamic and Adsorption Isotherm Studies of Detoxification of Eriochrome Black T Dye from Wastewater by Native and Washed Garlic Peel
Authors: Alamzeb Muhammad , Tullah Madiha , Ali Saqib , Ihsanullah  , Khan Behramand , Setzer William N. , Al-Zaqri Nabil , Ibrahim Mohamad Nasir Mohamad
Published: November 2022

Eriochrome Black T (EBT) is mutagenic and carcinogenic, and thus its presence in water may result in severe illnesses. This study was aimed at adsorbing EBT from simulated water samples by using a batch adsorption process, onto native (GP) and washed garlic peel (WGP). Surface and structural characterization of native and washed GP was performed using FTIR, SEM, BET, and BJH analysis. The effects of several parameters, affecting the process of adsorption, like pH, temperature, contact time, adsorbent dose, and initial dye concentration, were also examined. Freundlich and Langmuir isotherms were applied to the equilibrium data. Pseudo-first and pseudo-second order models were used to study the adsorption kinetics. The Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-second order model perfectly explained the equilibrium data. ΔG°, ΔH°, ΔS° studies indicated that adsorption of EBT onto GP and WGP was a favorable, spontaneous, and physical process. Maximum dye removal by GP (96%) and WGP (82%) was observed at pH 2. Similarly Maximum adsorption capacities were found to be 99.5 mg/g and 89.4 mg/g for GP and WGP, respectively. It is concluded from these results that garlic peel can be used as a cheaper and more efficient material for the adsorptive removal of EBT from contaminated water samples.
Patient identification at admission to hospital
Authors:   GBUZ SO «Togliatti City Clinical Hospital No. 5», Tolyatti, Russia, Lazina M. S.
Published: November 2022

The article describes the need for patient identification in a hospital, the requirements for identification.
The role of health staff in programs rehabilitation of recipients of social services in the conditions of a psychoneurological boarding house
Authors:   State Budgetary Inpatient Institution of Social Services for the System of Social Protection of the Population «Neftekamsk Psychoneurological Residential Care Facility», Neftekamsk, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia, Latypova E. G.
Published: November 2022

The article presents a rehabilitation program for the recipients of social services in a psychoneurological residential care facility (hereinafter referred to as PRCF) in various directions with the direct participation of junior and middle medical personnel. The purpose of creating the program is to implement the medical and labor rehabilitation of social service recipients (hereinafter referred to as SSR) and maintain their independence with any possible resources. Program results: the implementation of rehabilitation activities was organized in accordance with the individual rehabilitation and (or) habilitation program, the areas of work with people with disabilities for their further medical and labor rehabilitation were determined, the desire, interest and opportunity to train SSR in new labor skills were determined, and the SSR socialization was preserved. Conclusion. The result of the well-coordinated specialist team work is the complete satisfaction of the needs of a sick person. Recipients of social services feel like full-fledged members of society with all rights, responsibilities and duties.
GPs awareness of pregnancy: trends and association with hazardous medication use
Authors: Houben Eline , Swart Karin MA , Steegers Eric AP , Elders Petra JM , Herings Ron MC
Published: November 2022

Background

GPs have been shown to be important providers of medical care during pregnancy, however, little evidence exists on their awareness of pregnancy when prescribing medication to women.

Aim

To assess GPs awareness of pregnancy and its association with prescribing medication with potential safety risks.

Design and setting

Population-based study using confirmed pregnancy records linked to GP records from the PHARMO Perinatal Research Network.

Method

GPs awareness of pregnancy, defined as the presence of a pregnancy confirmation in the GP information system during pregnancy, was assessed from 2004 to 2020. GP prescriptions of medication with potential safety risks were selected during pregnancy and its association with GPs awareness of pregnancy was assessed using multivariable logistic regression.

Results

A pregnancy confirmation was present in the GP records for 48% (
n
= 67 496/140 976) of selected pregnancies, increasing from 28% (
n
= 34/121) in 2004 to 63% in 2020 (
n
= 5763/9124). During 3% (
n
= 4489/140 976) of all pregnancies, the GP prescribed highly hazardous medication with teratogenic effects that should have been (temporarily) avoided. Pregnancy was GP confirmed for only 13% (
n
= 585/4489) at the first occurrence of such a prescription. Comparative analyses showed that women without a pregnancy confirmation were 59% more likely to be prescribed this highly hazardous medication (odds ratio [OR] 1.59, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.49 to 1.70) compared with those with a confirmed pregnancy.

Conclusion

Results of this study indicate a potential issue with GP awareness about pregnancy status at the time medication with potential safety risks is prescribed. Although pregnancy registration by GPs improved over the years, inadequate use still seems to be made of the available information systems for appropriate drug surveillance.
ETHICAL LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATIVE BEHAVIOUR: MEDIATION ROLE OF LEADER MEMBER EXCHANGE AND PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
Authors: Rahmat Adi
Published: November 2022

This study tries to perceive the aftereffects of past assessments and contribute theoretically; This will outline the bearing of impact of moral expert in affiliations related with the utilization of innovative conduct with respect to the exchange connection among trailblazer and subordinate (LMX) and acknowledgment of legitimate help (POS). This study plans to decide the impact of moral authority on advancement conduct with the interceding job of LMX and POS. The populace in this study were all speakers at the College of Economics in Pekanbaru City. Testing of 173 individuals. Information handling is finished by examination of underlying condition demonstrating utilizing WarpPLS 7.0 programming. In general, the result of this study shows that ethical authority typically predicts LMX and POS in extending IB, which unequivocally influences laborers. The innovative conduct, and versatile human resources of partner leaders emphatically affect the connection between LMX, POS, and creative conduct of laborers.
THE INFLUENCE OF TOTAL DEBT AND OPERATIONAL COSTS ON REMAINING OPERATING RESULTS IN KARTIKA COOPERATIVE PRIMARY 0302/INHU
Authors: Maralis Reni , Marisca Risanty , Putri Yulindri Febrianthy
Published: November 2022

Every cooperative to carry out its operational activities, of course, cooperatives need funds, both funds sourced from internal parties of the cooperative itself and external parties such as investors or in the form of loans from financial institutions, namely banks. Funding and investment are one of the factors that will greatly affect the company's profit. If the company has an increasing debt burden, the investment financed by the debt provides greater income than the cost of debt.
This research was conducted at the Kartika Cooperative Primary 0302/Inhu. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of Total Debt and Operating Costs on the Remaining Operating Results at the Kartika Cooperative Primary 0302/Inhu, either simultaneously or partially.
The method used in this study is a method that uses multiple regression equations. By taking the document of the balance sheet of the Kartika Cooperative primary 0302/Inhu. The analytical technique used in this study is quantitative, namely multiple regression analysis with the help of the SPSS program.
The results showed that the Simultaneous Test (F test) obtained the hypothesis that Ho was accepted and Ha was rejected, meaning that Total Debt and Operating Costs simultaneously had no significant effect on the Remaining Operating Results. Partial Test (t-test) the effect of Total Debt on Remaining Operating Results, the hypothesis is that Ho is accepted, Ha is rejected, meaning that Total Debt partially has no significant effect on the remaining operating results. Partial Test (t-test) the effect of Operating Costs on Remaining Operating Results, the hypothesis is that Ho is accepted, Ha is rejected, meaning that Operational Costs partially have no significant effect on the remaining operating results.
A exumação do autor na era digital
Authors:   , Andrade Fellip Agner Trindade
Published: November 2022

Esta tese apresenta e discute a hipótese da exumação do autor na era digital, isto é, a busca e a promoção da figura autoral por parte dos leitores e da indústria cultural por meio das mídias eletrônicas. Para tal, apresentaremos de início os pensamentos de Roland Barthes, Michel Foucault e Jacques Derrida que corroboram a “morte do autor”, bem como algumas intervenções nessas teorias em oposição à recepção literária de obras e autores na prática. Em seguida, serão apresentados e discutidos os novos papéis de autores e leitores, bem como as novas formas de recepção literária na era digital por meio das traduções intersemióticas, o que acaba por promover ainda mais a figura do autor nas mídias, pois, se a materialidade do texto representou, no século XX, a “morte do autor”, o suporte digital é o meio pelo qual sua figura é hoje exumada. Após a análise das novas formas de se produzir e consumir o produto literário nos multimeios, e não mais apenas o texto, serão discutidas as influências da cultura pop e da globalização na circulação de obras, autores e lugares de fala políticos em diferentes contextos socioculturais e, consequentemente, a busca e a promoção de autores nesse cenário multicultural. Por fim, será apresentada e discutida a exumação do autor na Internet por parte dos leitores e críticos, das comunidades de fãs e da indústria cultural, e como essa busca pela figura autoral e seu contexto de produção afeta o polissistema literário e a recepção de autores e obras na era digital.
Uma excursão ao Mundo dos Mortos: o Modern Spiritualism e suas relações com os cenários religioso e social norte americanos no século XIX
Authors:   , Costa Vinícius Lara da
Published: November 2022

Este estudo analisa o surgimento do Modern Spiritualism americano como um fator importante da construção de uma religiosidade ocidental moderna a partir do século XIX. Normalmente associado diretamente ao Espiritismo Francês (ou kardecismo), o espiritualismo americano possuiu doutrina, teologia e organização social características e particulares. Ao longo da tese pretende-se elaborar uma descrição sobre esta expressão religiosa, bem como percebê-la enquanto uma religião fruto da modernidade, ao mesmo tempo em que se constitui como transbordamento do protestantismo norte-americano. Como meta final do projeto, buscou-se tentar compreender como conceitos como mediunidade, sessões espíritas ou comunicação com os espíritos tornaram-se parte do imaginário ocidental, mesmo sendo o kardecismo – sua principal derivação vigente – tão tímido fora do Brasil.
Superfície de energia potencial global e dinâmica molecular para o estado eletrônico fundamental do SiSH
Authors:   , De Castro Delvany Gomes
Published: November 2022

Neste trabalho é relatada a primeira superfície de energia potencial global analítica para o estado eletrônico fundamental SSiH por meio dos cálculos de estrutura eletrônica com função baseada em energias ab initio calculadas no nível de interação de con guração de múltiplas referências corrigida por Davidson (MRCI) com conjuntos de bases augcc-pV(t+d)Z e aug-cc-pV(q+d)Z e posteriormente com o conjunto de base completo de extrapolação (CBS). A representação analítica segue a metodologia de expansão de muitos corpos de Aguado e Paniagua. Um total de 2.487 pontos ab initio foram usados no ajuste da função analítica com 255 termos lineares e 3 não lineares para o termo de 3 corpos. As características topológicas bem como os caminhos de reação com os pontos de sela da função são apresentados. Um estudo de trajetórias quase clássicas para os sistemas SH + Si → SSi + H e SiH + S → SSi + H são realizados usando a nova função. A primeira colisão apresenta uma reação do tipo barreira com tempo curto de interação na região do mínimo formando o produto SiS, foi apresentada uma análise das trajetórias e a constante de velocidade para a reação. A segunda colisão apresenta uma reação com maior tempo de interação na região do mínimo formando o produto SiS, foi feita uma análise a respeito da geometria de interação para entender o tipo de reação, também foi apresentada a constante da velocidade. O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar a superfície de energia potencial global para o sistema SSiH e analisar as propriedades cinéticas das reações formando o SiS a partir da dinâmica das trajetórias quase clássicas, produto de ambas as reações é uma espécie muito observada em regiões de formação estelar em torno de uma protoestrela semelhante ao sol na via láctea: L1157-B1, SgrB2 e Orion KL