bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Novel Procedure for Friction Stir Welding Aluminium to Copper by Using an Aluminium Run-On Plate
Authors: Beygi Reza , Galvão Ivan , Nematzadeh Fardin , Almeida Leitão Carlos Miguel , Leal Rui M. , da Silva Lucas F.M.
Published: December 2023

Conventional friction stir welding of aluminium to copper often results in the formation of deleterious intermetallic compounds. In order to overcome this concern, an innovative procedure consisting of using an aluminium run-on plate is presented. Long continuous aluminium-copper welds, without any defect, were obtained by this procedure. The run-on plate inhibits the formation of intermetallic compounds around the pin by allowing the use of high tool offset, without the formation of discontinuities at the interface. The generation of an aluminium volume around the tool, which detaches very small copper particles from the copper plate, gives rise to stir zones composed of a uniform distribution of copper particles in an aluminium matrix and with a minimal formation of intermetallic compounds. Comparing to the conventional welds, a significant improvement in the mechanical strength was achieved by welding with this non-conventional procedure.
Reduction of Surface Cracking on Al-4.6%Mg Strips Cast Using a Vertical-Type High-Speed Twin Roll Caster with a Grooved Roll
Authors: Haga Toshio , Yamazaki Kazuki , Watari Hisaki , Nishida Shinichi
Published: December 2023

A roll with a groove was used to decrease surface cracking on strips cast using a vertical-type high-speed twin roll caster. The roll speed was 30 m/min. Al-4.6%Mg alloy was used because surface cracking easily occurs during roll casting of this alloy. The effect of roll load on the occurrence of surface cracks in Al-4.6%Mg was investigated before the grooved roll was evaluated. Importantly, surface cracking decreased as the roll load decreased. The roll load between the edges, that is, at the groove, became smaller than that at the edges corresponding to the flanges that formed the groove. The relationship between the depth of the groove and the occurrence of cracking was investigated. The groove on the roll was useful for reducing the number of cracks. However, cracking occurred at the center of the width direction. The cause of this cracking is discussed.
Effect of Niobium (Nb) Content on Alloy 625 Weld Overlay
Authors: Tayactac Reylina Garcia , Manuel Mark Christian , Honra Jaime , Kaspary Tiago Bohn , de Medeiros Raimundo Cabral , Farina Alexandre Bellegard
Published: December 2023

Ni-based superalloys, including Alloy 625, are known for their high strength and excellent resistance to corrosion at high temperatures. Alloy 625 is widely used in geothermal, petrochemical, and power generation industries due to its exceptional performance in harsh environments. It is an austenitic alloy composed of Ni, Cr, Mo, and Nb, with high Cr content (~20 wt%) contributing to its superior corrosion resistance, and solid solution strengthening is attributed to the presence of other alloying elements such as Mo, Nb, and Fe. However, during welding with Alloy 625, Mo and Nb tend to segregate aggressively towards the liquid. This study will investigate the effect of reducing the level of Nb in commercial alloy 625 for weld overlay cladding on carbon-manganese steel. The CALPHAD method will be used to obtain the phase equilibria by thermodynamic simulations of compositions ranging from 0% to 100% dilution. This study is crucial to the weld overlay cladding sector as it aims to identify the best properties of CRA material suitable for highly corrosive environments.
Microstructure of Al-2%Si and Al-6%Si Strips Cast Using Vertical-Type High-Speed Twin-Roll Caster
Authors: Haga Toshio , Yamazaki Kazuki , Watari Hisaki , Nishida Shinichi
Published: December 2023

Al-2%Si and Al-6%Si were cast at a roll speed of 30 m/min and a roll load of 5 N/mm using a vertical-type high-speed twin-roll caster. The rolls were suddenly stopped during casting and the molten metal was solidified. The effect of Si content on the microstructure at the cross section near the roll bite was investigated using Weck’s reagent. The cross section of the Al-2%Si strip consisted of five layers (one center layer, two middle layers, and two surface layers) at the roll bite and that of the Al-6%Si strip consisted of three layers (one center layer and two side layers). The a-Al in the center layer was globular for both Al-2%Si and Al-6%Si. The relative thickness of the center layer for Al-6%Si was greater than that for Al-2%Si. In Al-2%Si, the surface layer had a very fine chill-zone microstructure. The Si solid-solution content in the α-Al in the surface layers and the center layer was less than that in the middle layers in the Al-2%Si strip.
Association between Antacid Exposure and Risk of Interstitial Lung Diseases
Authors: Bae Soohyun , Loloci Gjustina , Lee Dong Yoon , Jang Hye Jin , Jeong Jihyeon , Choi Won-Il
Published: December 2023

Background: The mechanisms leading to lung fibrosis are still under investigation. This study aimed to demonstrate whether antacids could prevent the development of interstitial lung disease (ILD).Methods: This population-based longitudinal cohort study was conducted between January 2006 and December 2010 in South Korea. Eligible subjects were ≥40 years of age, exposed to proton pump inhibitors (PPI)±histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H-2 blockers) or H-2 blockers only, and had no history of ILD between 2004 and 2005. Exposure to antacids was defined as the administration of either PPI or H-2 receptor antagonists for >14 days, whereas underexposure was defined as antacid treatment administered for less than 14 days. Newly developed ILDs, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), were counted during the 5-year observation period. The association between antacid exposure and ILD development was evaluated using adjusted Cox regression models with variables, such as age, sex, smoking history, and comorbidities.Results: The incidence rates of ILD with/without antacid use were 43.2 and 33.8/100,000 person-years, respectively and those of IPF were 14.9 and 22.9/100,000 person-years, respectively. In multivariable analysis, exposure to antacid before the diagnosis of ILD was independently associated with a reduced development of ILD (hazard ratio [HR], 0.57; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.45 to 0.71; p<0.001), while antacid exposure was not associated with development of IPF (HR, 0.88; 95% CI, 0.72 to 1.09; p=0.06).Conclusion: Antacid exposure may be independently associated with a decreased risk of ILD development.
L’AMERICA LATINA TRA DUE FUOCHI: CON L’OVEST O CON “IL RESTO”?
Authors: Petrone Francesco
Published: December 2023

L’America Latina sta attraversando un periodo delicato sotto diversi aspetti. Inoltre, la recente pandemia ha avuto gravi conseguenze sulla regione, che si trova a un bivio riguardo alla direzione da prendere nei prossimi anni. Storicamente sotto il controllo egemonico degli Stati Uniti, i paesi dell’America Latina si trovano oggi di fronte a scelte cruciali: restare invischiati nella “dottrina Monroe”, e quindi sotto scacco da parte degli Stati Uniti, oppure cercare di aprire nuove strade aderendo a linee diverse (e non occidentali), come i BRICS. Questi ultimi fungono da portavoce dell’intero Sud del mondo, che è stato storicamente sfruttato da secoli di colonialismo e imperialismo, e ha svolto un ruolo marginale nel sistema internazionale liberale inaugurato dagli Stati Uniti e dai suoi alleati europei dopo la Seconda Guerra Mondiale. Inoltre, come evidenziato dalla nuova presidenza BRICS da parte del Sudafrica, queste cinque “potenze emergenti” intendono espandere la loro alleanza a nuovi membri (secondo la cosiddetta strategia “BRICS plus”). Tra i paesi che hanno già fatto domanda per entrare nel gruppo c'è anche l'Argentina. Se accettato, come si presume, l’ingresso dell’Argentina nel blocco, aprirebbe nuove prospettive per l’America Latina. Sono sorti diversi dibattiti a riguardo: alcuni studiosi sostengono che la regione dovrebbe cambiare strategia trovando nuovi alleati. Altri hanno una posizione più conservatrice. C’è infine chi sostiene il “non allineamento”: cioè né con l’Occidente, né con “il Resto”. Come si evolverà questa situazione? Qualunque cosa accada, questo momento storico è cruciale per l’America Latina ed è cruciale anche per il futuro dell’ordine globale.
Oltre le colonne d’Ercole: Ripensare le regole della politica monetaria
Authors: Bruni Franco
Published: December 2023

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Linea Guida Multisocietaria per il paziente adulto con diabete o con iperglicemia ricoverato in setting clinico non critico
Authors: Pastorelli Ruggero , Maffettone Ada , Nizzoli Maurizio , Bordin Gabriella
Published: December 2023

Introduzione
Gruppo di sviluppo della Linea Guida
Caratteristiche di una Linea Guida dell’ISS pubblicata sul Sito Nazionale Linee Guida
Elenco dei quesiti
Quesito 1: premesse, sintesi delle evidenze, raccomandazione, commento
Quesito 2: premesse, sintesi delle evidenze, raccomandazione, commento
Quesito 3: premesse, sintesi delle evidenze, raccomandazione, commento
Quesito 4: premesse, sintesi delle evidenze, raccomandazione, commento
Quesito 5: premesse, sintesi delle evidenze, raccomandazione, commento
Quesito 6: premesse, sintesi delle evidenze, raccomandazione, commento
Quesito 7: premesse, sintesi delle evidenze, raccomandazione, commento
Quesito 8: premesse, sintesi delle evidenze, raccomandazione, commento
Quesito 9: premesse, sintesi delle evidenze, raccomandazione, commento
Quesito 10: premesse, sintesi delle evidenze, raccomandazione, commento
Quesito 11: premesse, sintesi delle evidenze, raccomandazione, commento
Quesito 12: premesse, sintesi delle evidenze, raccomandazione, commento
Discussione
Conclusioni
Anti-tumor necrosis factor α: originators versus biosimilars, comparison in clinical response assessment in a multicenter cohort of patients with inflammatory arthropathies
Authors: Gioia C. , Picchianti Diamanti A. , Perricone R. , Chimenti M.S. , Afeltra A. , Navarini L. , Migliore A. , Massafra U. , Bruzzese V. , Scolieri P. , Meschini C. , Paroli M. , Caccavale R. , Scapato P. , Scrivo R. , Conti F. , Laganà B. , Di Franco M.
Published: December 2023

Objective. To compare etanercept and adalimumab biosimilars (SB4 and ABP501) and respective bioriginators in terms of safety and efficacy in a real-life contest.
Methods. We consequently enrolled patients affected by rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis, treated with SB4, and ABP501, or with corresponding originators, belonging to the main biological prescribing centers in the Lazio region (Italy), from 2017 to 2020. Data were collected at recruitment and after 4, 8, 12, and 24 months of therapy.
Results. The multicenter cohort was composed by 455 patients treated with biosimilars [SB4/ABP501 276/179; female/male 307/146; biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (b-DMARD) naïve 56%, median age/ interquartile range 55/46-65 years] and 436 treated with originators (etanercept/adalimumab 186/259, female/ male 279/157, b-DMARD naïve 67,2%, median age/interquartile range 53/43-62 years). No differences were found about safety, but the biosimilar group presented more discontinuations due to inefficacy (p<0.001). Female gender, being a smoker, and being b-DMARD naïve were predictive factors of reduced drug survival (p=0.05, p=0.046, p=0.001 respectively). The retention rate at 24 months was 81.1% for bioriginators and 76.5% for biosimilars (median retention time of 20.7 and 18.9 months, respectively) (p=0.002). Patients with remission/low disease activity achievement at 4 months showed a cumulative survival of 90% to biosimilar therapy until 24 months (p=0.001); early adverse reactions instead represented a cause of subsequent drug discontinuation (p=0.001).
Conclusions. Real-life data demonstrated a similar safety profile between biosimilars and originators, but a reduced biosimilar retention rate at 24 months. Biosimilars could be considered a valid, safe, and less expensive alternative to originators, allowing access to treatments for a wider patient population.
Uno sguardo clinico sul conflitto nella terapia di coppia
Authors: Magnoli Raffaelina
Published: December 2023

Leggendo il caso presentato dalle dottoresse Claudia Zaccaria e Francesca Balestra, nella mia mente è apparsa l’immagine di due bambini che litigano e si contendono l’attenzione della mamma e si accapigliano formando, come nei fumetti, un’unica palla. D’accordo con le due colleghe, considero che non c’è differenziazione tra i due partner, il rapporto è con-fusivo. Uno scopo fondamentale della terapia, quindi, è di aiutare entrambi a distinguere le caratteristiche personali che rendono ognuno di loro unico ed inconfondibile. [...]
‘Il problema sei tu!’: uno sguardo clinico sul conflitto in terapia di coppia
Authors: Zaccaria Claudia , Balestra Francesca
Published: December 2023

Oggi le coppie si rivolgono sempre di più ai terapeuti per essere aiutate ad affrontare situazioni che da sole faticano a riconoscere e gestire, ed in cui si trovano a reiterare degli schemi di relazione e dei comportamenti disfunzionali. Tale fenomeno si inscrive all’interno di un profondo mutamento sociale avvenuto negli ultimi decenni che ha permesso di superare l’idea che sia necessario rimanere insieme a tutti i costi per salvare le ‘apparenze’ pur trovandosi in una relazione fonte di sofferenza. Tra i temi che le coppie portano all’attenzione dei clinici uno dei più frequenti è quello del conflitto, che spesso conduce a un circolo vizioso di ‘vittima-colpevole’ in cui i partner sono dentro a recriminazioni e accuse reciproche. [...]
Editoriale
Authors: Vanni Fabio
Published: December 2023

Questo numero di fine anno di Ricerca Psicoanalitica inaugura una forma comunicativa in parte diversa per la nostra rivista. Rispetto al tradizionale focus tematico che comprende alcuni articoli (e che naturalmente sarà ancora presente in futuro) troverete in questo numero una formula che prevede la presentazione di un articolo, che riteniamo meritevole di essere al centro di una riflessione, alcuni commenti e la replica dell’autore. Abbiamo chiamato ‘Dialoghi’ questa rubrica. [...]
Abstinence Self-Efficacy and Resilience in Persons with Substance Use Disorder
Authors: Devi L. Iris , Baruah Arunjyoti , Ahmed Nurnahar
Published: December 2023

Context:

Substance use affects the personal, social, and familial aspects of a person’s life and is usually persistent, chronic, and relapsing in nature. Self-efficacy and resilience are important in the process of recovery of these persons.

Aims:

The current study aimed to examine the abstinence self-efficacy and resilience of persons with substance use disorder.

Study Design:

The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional research design.

Materials and Methods:

Convenience sampling technique was used to select 60 patients in a tertiary mental health-care setting. The tools used were Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale and Alcohol Abstinence Self-Efficacy Scale.

Results:

The mean resilience was 76.52 ± 14.320 and the mean abstinence self-efficacy (confidence) was 57.50 ± 19.108. There was also a significant positive correlation between resilience and abstinence self-efficacy (confidence), r = 0.325, P = 0.011.

Conclusions:

The study findings indicate that patients with substance use disorder have moderate abstinence self-efficacy and resilience. Resilience and abstinence self-efficacy can be further enhanced in substance-using persons through proper interventions which will help to maintain long-term abstinence.
Selfitis: An Analysis on Prevalence and Attitude among College Students
Authors: Sreejamol MG , Radhika R , Reghuvaran Rajalakshmi
Published: December 2023

Introduction:

Our daily lives now mostly revolve around our smartphones. Due to the widespread use of mobile phones, selfies have become the newest technical trend among young people. The most common practice of taking selfies in dangerous situations is proving to be a fatal one. The majority of these fatalities and injuries are from falls from great heights and posing with dangerous objects.

Objective of the Study:

The objective of this study was to assess the attitude and prevalence of selfitis among college students.

Methodology:

Descriptive design was used in this study. Convenience sampling technique was used to select 400 college students from a technical college of Ernakulam district, Kerala, within the age group of 16–24 years. The data were collected using two semi-structured questionnaires and Solanki Selfie Addiction Scale, a standardized tool for the assessment of selfie addiction.

Results:

It was found that 86% (344) were males and 14% (56) were females. Eighty-five percentage (340) of the study subjects had smartphone and only a few, 60 (15%) were not using it. About 59.5% (238) of them used all the enlisted social media. The prevalence of selfie addiction shows majority, 260 (65%) had mild selfie addiction, 76 (19%) had no selfie addiction but few had moderate 64 (16%) selfie addiction, and there was no severe selfie addiction. Result of attitude shows that 82% (328) have a neutral attitude, 16% (64) shows a positive attitude, and 2% (8) shows a negative attitude toward selfie.

Conclusion:

The result highlights the importance of providing education regarding the healthy use of social media.
Outcomes of single-stage reconstruction with ipsilateral peroneus longus and hamstring graft in multiligament knee injuries: A case series
Authors: Kapoor Rajat , Yadav Rohit , Sharma Brijesh , Dinkar Karuna Shankar
Published: December 2023

Background:

The diagnosis and management of patients presenting with more than one ligament injury in the knee have been a controversial topic for several decades and it is difficult to draw any firm conclusions. No single approach has proven optimal for the treatment of multiligament knee injuries (MLKI) and there is no consensus between most specialists. This case series seeks to describe and clarify management's current state and future.

Objective:

The purpose of this study was to determine the outcome of single staged MLKI reconstruction.

Materials and Methods:

It is a hospital-based case series conducted on 10 patients. Patients who were surgically treated for MLKI between 2017 and 2020 were included in this study. In our study, we included patients with grade 3 or grade 4 cruciate ligament injury with grade 3 or 4 collaterals injury for arthroscopic reconstruction. Data were collected pre- and postoperatively and their Lysholm and International knee documentation committee (IKDC) scores were used to evaluate the outcomes.

Results:

A male predominance was noted in the present study. Road traffic accidents were the most common mode of injury (70%). Anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament combination constituted the most common injury pattern (70%). Overall, there was a statistically significant difference in outcomes postsurgery with regards to pre-operative and postoperative Lysholm and IKDC scores in our patients with a P-value of less than 0.0001, substantiating the need for surgical management of MLKI. With a mean postoperative Lysholm score of 89 and a mean postoperative IKDC score of 85, this study showed functionally good results in the patients treated in a single sitting. At the end of 1 year, none of the patients showed positive results for anterior drawer and valgus or varus stress tests. None of the patients showed extensor lag at the last follow-up.

Conclusion:

A wide variety of management approaches have been described for MLKI. Proper evaluation and full diagnosis are key in multiligament injury of the knee. Failure to treat all injured structures can lead to changes in knee kinematics, poorer outcomes, and increased risk for graft failure. Single-stage early surgical treatment with proper rehabilitation yields good functional and clinical outcomes with early return to work and sports activity.
A Rural Obstetrician with Acute Severe Foot Pain: Could it be a Scorpion Sting?
Authors: Michael Godpower Chinedu , Ashimi Adewale Olufemi
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

Scorpion stings, a potentially life-threatening emergency, are under-reported in Nigeria. A sudden initially unexplained, severe excruciating, right toe pain with minimal swelling in a rural-dwelling obstetrician was due to a sting by an unknown species of scorpion lodged in the victim’s shoe. He was managed by supportive treatment with digital block using plain lignocaine, intravenous hydrocortisone, analgesics, tetanus prophylaxis, and close monitoring with a good outcome. Scorpion sting can occur in the rural-dwelling healthcare worker despite their knowledge of preventive measures. The low index of suspicion, coupled with fatigue/burnout from work overload, can be risk factors for stings. A sting is an important differential diagnosis of acute severe foot pain, especially in rural settings where animal bites and stings are common. There is poor scorpion species characterization among healthcare workers. Reduction of incidences of stings will require consistent application of preventive measures.
Influence of Gender on Auditory Temporal Processing: A Cross-sectional study in Security Personnel in Puducherry, India
Authors: Naziruddin Husamuddin , Teli Shivayogappa S. , Abeetha S , Shanmugarajah Mangani Mangalavalli
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

It is no wonder that men and women have their fair share of differences. Scientific evidences are scarce to justify the clear-cut role of gender differences on the human brain. It is a well-known fact that perception and accurate processing of sound stimuli in the auditory pathway is a necessary skill for efficient learning and language development. This study aimed to investigate the role of gender on auditory processing by comparing the temporal resolution ability of healthy, adult males and females.

Methods:

Forty-three apparently healthy individuals (F = 18; M = 25) in the age group of 25–60 years with a normal hearing threshold on audiometry participated in this study. Audiometry and random gap detection test (RGDT) were used to assess hearing threshold and auditory temporal processing ability. In RGDT, a pair of pure tones was presented to participants’ ears at different frequencies (500–4000 Hz) and they were instructed to identify a silent-gap (in milliseconds) between each pair of tones. Values were compared using an unpaired student “t” test.

Results:

The mean age of participants was 40.5 ± 8.45 years. The average hearing threshold levels (in dB) of male and female participants were 15.6 ± 2.5 and 14.5 ± 2.8, respectively (P-value = 0.1293). Temporal processing values of males and females were 10.48 ± 0.49 and 10.67 ± 0.51, respectively (P-value = 0.2338).

Conclusion:

The temporal processing ability was slightly higher in males than the females. However, the difference was insignificant. Therefore, it can be concluded that gender does not affect auditory temporal processing ability in middle-aged adults.
Prevalence of Transfusion-Transmitted Infections in Multi-Transfused Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease Patients: A Single Center Experience from Southern Odisha, India
Authors: Behera Susmita , Mishra Rabindra K. , Behera Samira K. , Purohit Prasanta
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

Repeated transfusion in sickle cell disease (SCD) and transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT) patients lead to transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs). The prevalence, as well as various risk factors for TTIs in these patients, is found to be inconsistent. This study aimed to observe the prevalence, types of infections as well as risk factors for TTIs in a tertiary health care center.

Materials and Methods:

This observational study was undertaken on both SCD and TDT patients admitted to the hospital for a transfusion. In all patients, the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay-based test kit was used for the diagnosis of hepatitis C virus (HCV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and human immunodeficiency virus 1 and 2 (HIV 1 and 2). However, a rapid test kit was used for the diagnosis of malaria and syphilis. Detailed information on age of the patients, duration of transfusion, and number of transfusion as risk factors were recorded. The association of factors with various infections was analyzed statistically.

Results:

A total of 153 patients were recruited including 49 SCD and 104 TDT patients. Of 153 patients, 25 patients were found to have infections including HCV in 22 (14.38%) patients, HBV in 2 (1.31%) patients, and HIV in 2 patients (1 patient was positive for both HCV and HBV). Out of 25 TTIs patients, 7 patients had SCD and 18 patients had TDT. On the association, only an increased number of transfusion per year was found to be significantly associated with TTIs (P = 0.008) in SCD patients. However, all the risk factors were found to be associated with TTIs except gender in TDT patients.

Conclusion:

The occurrence of TTIs was found to be associated with older patients, increased number of transfusion per year, and large duration of transfusion. The increasing trend in the TTIs in these patients calls for a shift toward preventive and comprehensive care to reduce the health burden.
Protective Effects of Curcumin on Increased Tumor Necrosis Factor-a Level and Apoptosis in Rat Skin Exposed to Ultraviolet Light from Compact Fluorescent Lamps
Authors: Dindarian Sina , Abedi Samira , Khalaji Naser , Pourjabali Masoumeh
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are a potential ultraviolet (UV) radiation source. Skin exposure to UV radiation induces inflammation and DNA damage. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the disorders caused by light from CFLs and potential protective impacts of curcumin on rat skin.

Methods:

We divided 24 male rats into three groups of 8: control group (I), without curcumin and CFLs exposure; fluorescent group (II), treated with 12 h exposure to CFLs for 15 days; and fluorescent with curcumin group (III), treated with 12 h CFLs exposure in addition to injection of curcumin 20 mg/kg, IP, daily for 15 days (group III). Their tumor necrosis factor-ɑ (TNF-?) levels were measured. Finally, the skins underwent H?and?E and TUNEL staining. ɑ) levels were measured. Finally, the skins underwent H and E and TUNEL staining.

Results:

Levels of TNF-ɑ in groups I, II, and III were 13.7 ± 0.46 ng/ml, 16.3 ± 0.48 ng/ml, and 14.1 ± 0.76 ng/ml, respectively. The difference between the groups I and II and also the groups II and III was meaningful (P < 0.0001). Apoptotic cells and epidermal hyperplasia were observed in group II. Administration of curcumin decreased inflammatory infiltrations and apoptotic cells in group III.

Conclusions:

Due to its anti-inflammatory effects, curcumin has protective impact on inflammatory complications of exposure to UV radiation.
Pattern and Prevalence of Internet Gambling Behaviors among Bet9ja users in Sokoto Metropolis, Northwest Nigeria
Authors: Olusegun Adebiyi Adegbemi , Abubakar Ahmad , Adebisi Adebayo Sunday , Sale Shehu
Published: December 2023

Background:

Nigeria has seen an unparallel surge in the number and sophistication of gambling activities taking place on a daily basis. The scope of the gambling investigation has expanded to include online lotteries, promotions, pool betting, sports betting, and casino slots. Nigeria leads the African continent in the number of Internet gamblers.

Materials and Methods:

This was a descriptive cross-sectional study among Bet9ja users in the Sokoto metropolis. The participants were selected using a cluster sampling technique. The biodata and South Oak Gambling Screening questionnaire were administered. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23 for Windows and P ≤ 0.05 was considered significant.

Results:

A total of 390 participants were studied, the majority were single males, between the ages of 18 and 39 years, with a mean age and standard deviation of 28.5 ± 7.3 years. We found 4 (1%) of the respondents to be highly skilled (social class I) workers, while the semi-skilled (social class IV) workers amounted to 155 (39.7%) of the participants, and 61 (15.6%) were unemployed. Seventy-five percentage of the participants were probable pathological gamblers, with 263 (89.5%) being males and 31 (10.5%) females. Furthermore, 96 (24.6%) of the participants were nonpathological gamblers, among whom, 77 (80.2%) were males, while 19 (19.8%) were females and this was statistically significant, P = 0.019.

Conclusion:

Single males and young adults were likely to experience pathological Internet gambling, many of whom were semi-skilled. We also found that the male gender was significantly associated with probable pathological Internet gambling.
Forty Years of Care and Research – The Intertwining
Authors: Rangaswamy Thara , Mohan C. Greeshma , John Sujit
Published: December 2023

Translation of research findings to actual clinical practice, now called translational research, is critical in low-resource settings and countries. In India, we have very few centers offering research training and even fewer agencies funding mental health research. It was in this context that the Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF) based in Chennai used many of the research findings and processes to improve clinic and community-based care of persons with mental disorders. Based on 40 years of our experience of working in the community, this article provides an overview of our major research projects and the ways in which the findings that emanated were used in the promotion of better care.
Climate Smart Agriculture Practices in India
Authors: Singh Manisha , Hasan Fatima Qasim
Published: December 2023

According to the World Bank, Climate-smart agriculture encompasses the comprehensive management of landscapes, including land under cultivation, livestock, woodland areas, and aquatic resources, addressing the interconnected issues of food security and climate change. United Nations Population Fund or UNFPAs Population dashboard shows India’s population at 1406.6 million with an annual average rate of population increase at 0.9% from 2020-25. To meet this food demand, it is imperative for India to adapt sustainable agricultural practices. The IPCC (Inter-governmental panel on climate change) report has pointed out that climate change has affected food security due to global warming and extremes of temperatures around the World. In light of these facts, India faces the unique challenge of developing a path of enhancing the country’s food supply, ensuring water availability while minimizing agricultural GHGs (Greenhouse emissions) which are estimated to be 14% of its total GHG emissions. In the 2021 Global Climate Risk Index (CRI), India was ranked 7th, with a CRI score of 16.67. This paper aims at understanding the theoretical and conceptual framework of climate smart agriculture and presents an insight into how the objectives of food sufficiency, change in climatic conditions and greenhouse gas emissions are being met in India through policies, institutions and financial models.
On the escape rate of subshifts of finite type and 2-multiplicative integer systems on $\mathbb{N}^d$
Authors: Ban Jung-Chao , Hu Wen-Guei , Lai Guan-Yu
Published: December 2023

In this article, we establish the escape rate formula for an

\mathbb{N}^d

subshift of finite type

X

by means of the horizontal transition matrices of the strip shifts induced from

X

. This extends the previous result of Haritha and Agarwal (2019) to

\mathbb{N}^d

,

d\geq 1

. The concept of the escape rate for

\mathbb{N}^d

2-multiplicative integer systems is also introduced, and we give a similar result for the estimate of the escape rate for such systems. Finally, the continuity property for both systems is presented.
Lateral Control for Driverless Mining Trucks with the Consideration
of Steering Lag and Vehicle–Road States
Authors: Chen Qiushi , Wu Guangqiang , Zeng Qi , Zong Jianzhuang
Published: December 2023

Lateral control is an essential part of driverless mining truck systems. However,
the considerable steering lag and poor tracking accuracy limit the development
of unmanned mining. In this article, a dynamic preview distance was designed to
resist the steering lag. Then the vehicle–road states, which described the
real-time lateral and heading errors between the vehicle and the target road,
was defined to describe the control strategy more efficiently. In order to trade
off the tracking accuracy and stability, the Takagi–Sugeno (TS) fuzzy method was
used to adjust the weight matrix of the linear quadratic regulator (LQR) for
different vehicle–road states. Based on the actual mine production environment
and the TR100 mining truck, experimental results show that the TS-LQR algorithm
performed much better than the pure pursuit algorithm.
Evaluation of the model of environmental treatment of persons with double diagnosis
Authors: Sitarczyk Małgorzata
Published: December 2023

The study presents the results of the evaluation of the community treatment model Together, we can do more, which is based on the assumptions of community psychiatry. The described model is an example of a form of assistance recommended by WHO for people with serious mental disorders. The evaluation of the treatment model was based on data obtained from therapists and family members of patients with dual psychiatric diagnosis (PDP). Formative evaluation (evaluation of the program implementation process) and summative evaluation (evaluation of results – e.g. in the form of obtained support) were performed. In terms of evaluating the goals and process of the program, the focus was on the size and type of support received by the patient. The outcome evaluation indicator was the assessment of the patient’s functioning in various areas of everyday life, outside the medical system. Self-care, establishing relationships with other people, the ability to use public institutions, mental state, including awareness of addiction/disease have improved. There was also a reduction in the burden on the family with the patient’s mental problems. The evaluation of the environmental treatment model showed significantly longer duration of specialist care than hospitalization. According to the Statistical Yearbook of the Healthcare Institution (2019), the average length of stay in a psychiatric ward in Poland fluctuates around 1 month. In the discussed model, the average duration of participation in the project by a person with PDP was 8 months, with a standard deviation of 5.4.
Competence and Challenges Encountered by Teacher-Researchers: Basis for Research Capacity Building
Authors: Borreo Ramil
Published: December 2023

Conducting action research requires some skills and abilities and extra time to plan and complete it. As a result, few teachers engage in action research. To dive into this issue, this paper attempted to conduct a research investigation with a focus on the competence and challenges encountered by the teacher-researchers in conducting action research in Infanta District in Philippines during the school year 2022-2023. The aim of this research was also to propose a research capacity building. The researcher used purposive sampling, employing descriptive-quantitative method. 39 teacher-researchers were involved in the study. Data collecting instrument used was a researcher-made survey questionnaire. The results revealed that the teacher-researchers assessed their competence as “slightly competent” as reflected by the overall mean of 2.14. Meanwhile, one item was evaluated where the teacher-researchers was “not competent” which this is about making an introduction using CARS Model. On the other hand, the challenges encountered by the teacher-researchers were interpreted as “slightly serious” with an overall weighted mean of 2.53. While, four problems were identified as “serious” such as they do not know the difference between an action research and basic research, they need individuals who can guide them in making their research paper, someone who can give them technical assistance and they do not have a background in the process of making action research. Moreover, two “very serious” challenges were found such as they do not have training in Action Research and due to this lack of training, it made them reluctant in doing one. In the meantime, the computed coefficient or r value was .56 which signified a considerable moderate correlation. Therefore, the teacher-researchers’ competence registered a relationship with the challenges they encountered. To address the serious and very serious problems encountered, the teacher-researchers may find the research capacity building proposed in this paper. The capacity building is purposely designed to resolve and overcome the challenges encountered by the teacher-researchers in implementing action research.
Consumer Price Index And Inflation On Bi-7 Day Reverse Repo Rate
Authors: Mutmainnah Mutmainnah , Mahfiyah Mahfiyah
Published: December 2023

The research aims to show the relationship between the consumer price index (CPI) and inflation on the BI7DRR level. This research uses a quantitative descriptive approach. The data used in this research analysis is secondary data. The population in this study is all Indonesian CPI, inflation, and BI7DRR time series data. The sampling technique for this research uses purposive sampling, namely time series data on CPI, inflation, and Indonesia's BI7DRR from January 2020 to June 2023. The research results show that the CPI has an insignificant negative effect on BI7DRR. Inflation has a significant positive effect on BI7DRR. CPI and inflation have a significant effect on BI7DRR. The results of this research can be used to determine the relationship between CPI and inflation about BI7DR and to decide actions that the government can take to determine monetary policy to stabilize prices.
Factors Influencing Muzzaki's Interest In Paying Zakat Via Digital Payments
Authors: Madia Yuyun , Rachmad Dedy
Published: December 2023

This research investigates the influence of attitudes, subjective norms, and perceptions on muzzaki's interest in paying zakat via digital payments. This research uses quantitative methods. The research population is Bogor city residents of productive age. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling, with a sample of 126 respondents. The data sources used are primary and secondary data. Primary data was obtained by distributing questionnaires directly to respondents in Bogor, while secondary data was obtained through literature reviews from various sources such as journals, books, and official websites. The research findings show that attitudes and subjective norms positively affect interest in paying zakat via digital payments. Perception does not affect interest in paying zakat via digital payments. Theoretically, this research contributes to understanding digital zakat payment behavior in Indonesia. In practical terms, this underlines the need for zakat management bodies to increase interest and accessibility in digital payments, ensuring efficient collection and distribution of zakat. The implications of this research extend to digital financial platforms and policymakers, emphasizing the importance of user-friendly and trustworthy digital zakat services.
Generation Z’s Interest In Using Online Shop Applications From User Interface And Usability Factors
Authors: Imamsyah Imamsyah , Nurbaiti Nurbaiti , Dharma Budi
Published: December 2023

This research aims to analyze and show the influence of user interface and usability on interest in using the Shopee application among Generation Z in Medan City and its surroundings. This type of research uses a quantitative approach. The population of this research is all Generation Z users of the Shopee application in Medan City, an unknown number. The sampling technique uses random sampling. The sample was measured using the Lemeshow formula, and a sample of 97 respondents was obtained. Data sources use primary data from questionnaires and secondary data from articles, books, and websites. The SmartPLS 3.0 application assisted the data processing process carried out by researchers with structural equation model (SEM) analysis techniques. The research results show that the user interface positively and significantly influences interest. Usability also positively and significantly influences interest. Theoretically, this research contributes to refining existing theories. Practically, it can be used as a reference for companies engaged in providing services in the form of mobile applications to pay more attention to user interface and usability factors in their systems, especially e-commerce companies, to create positive preferences among consumers to attract their interest in using the system.
Nurse Leader Rounding to Provide Fall Prevention Strategies
Authors:   , Philipbar Kerri
Published: December 2023

Practice Problem: Falls while patients are hospitalized are all too common. It was identified that the 300-bed facility in Southeast Georgia had a clinical practice gap with inpatient falls. Inpatient falls cause unnecessary pain and suffering to the patient and families. In addition to the negative effects to the patients, it creates a hardship to the organization. Increased length of stay and additional testing and treatments are charged to the hospital because of a fall. PICOT: The PICOT question for this project is as follows: In adult patients in an acute care setting (P), does nurse leader rounding to provide fall risk reduction strategies (I) compared to the standard fall prevention strategies (C) reduce falls (O) over an eight-week period (T)? Intervention: Nurse leader rounding was completed on new inpatient admissions to a medical surgical unit to provide fall prevention strategies. Outcome: In the 8-week period of implementation, there were 9 inpatient falls on the selected unit. Based on the total number of patient days (1506.7) this yielded a fall rate of 5.97 per 1000 patient days. Conclusion: The EBP project proved a statistically significant outcome. Using an alpha of 0.05, two independent two tailed t-tests were performed. The initial test compared the number of new inpatient admissions on the selected medical surgical floor. This test resulted in a p value of .042 which was less than the alpha of 0.05. The second t-test performed compared total inpatient days on the selected unit to the calculated fall rate per 1000 patient days. This test yielded a result of p = .005, also less than the alpha of 0.05 indicating statistical significance of the intervention.
INTERNATIONAL FOOD E-TRADE EXPERIENCE AND PROSPECTS FOR UKRAINE
Authors: Mostova Anastasiia
Published: December 2023

Accelerated globalization and digitalization of the economy are accompanied by deep penetration of the Internet and information and communication technologies into all spheres of business and public society. Unhindered access to data and digital services contributes to the expansion of the scale of information exchange between businesses and consumers, the elimination of geographic and physical barriers between markets for goods and services, the development of global digital markets and electronic trade (e-trade) [1]. International e-trade involves not only corporations, but also small and medium-sized enterprises, which contributes to economic growth, the creation of new jobs, increased competition, and an increase in the quality of goods and services. Firms carry out global expansion, expand the scale of business in local markets and optimize costs. Consumers get a wide choice and easier access to goods, services and data all over the world. The digital economy creates unique opportunities for all participants in e-trade and digital markets. The development of e-trade is a natural consequence of the formation of the digital economy and its penetration into all sectors. The food sector receives a number of competitive advantages due to the development of e-trade, in particular, the growth of sales volumes, ensuring market transparency and pricing, increasing customer loyalty [21]. E-trade in food sector contributes to food security, especially since the global covid-19 pandemic, when consumers have increased their activity on the Internet and online purchases of all goods, including foods [25]. Online trade ensures the stability of the supply chain of food products and the satisfaction of the growing demand of the population for food products, especially during a pandemic, disruption of logistics chains or other global threats to food security.
SYSTEMATIZATION OF METHODS FOR DETECTING INSIDERS’ CYBER THREATS IN BANKS
Authors: Yarovenko Hanna
Published: December 2023

Industries 4.0 and 5.0 have ushered in a transformative era for the financial sector, particularly within the realm of banking. This evolution revolves around the integration of intelligent technologies, automation, and data-driven decision-making. While these advancements offer considerable benefits, they also expose the financial sector, including banks, to an elevated risk of cyber threats. The increasing interconnectivity of banking systems, driven by the integration of devices and the adoption of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), broadens the avenues through which cyber threats can infiltrate. This connectivity extends to IoT devices and sensors utilized for real-time data collection, which, despite their advantages, often lack robust security measures, rendering them susceptible to exploitation.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRENDS IN GLOCALIZATION AND GLOBALIZATION
Authors: Ohinok Solomiia
Published: December 2023

The relationship between the trends of glocalization and globalization has become a subject of significant interest in today's interconnected world. Glocalization, the adaptation of global ideas and practices to local contexts, and globalization, the worldwide integration of economies and cultures, are two powerful forces shaping our contemporary landscape. This article explores the intricate interplay between these two phenomena, examining how they influence each other and the broader implications for societies, economies, and cultures around the globe. As we delve into this dynamic relationship, we will uncover the evolving nature of glocalization and globalization and the impact they have on our rapidly changing world.