bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
R&D mode and coordination of green products in sustainable supply chain considering power structures
Authors: Liu Tong , Feng Qinghua
Published: November 2023

Green product R&D has a significant impact on the sustainable development of the economy and environment, and green product R&D can be carried out by manufacturers, retailers, third-party companies, and enterprise alliances. The decision-making order in the supply chain depends on the power structures, which can affect the choice of the supply chain decision-making. To study the optimal choice of green product R&D mode in different power structures and the influence of power structure on product price, market demand, green level, and enterprise profits, This paper compares five modes including green product R&D by manufacturers, green product R&D by retailers, green product R&D outsourced by manufacturers to third-party companies, green product R&D outsourced by retailers to third-party companies and green product R&D by manufacturers and retailers in the three power structures of manufacturers as core enterprises, retailers as core enterprises, and equal power between manufacturers and retailers to study the selection strategy of green product R&D modes in the sustainable supply chain. The conclusion provides a strategic reference for the selection of green product R&D mode in different power structures. The findings indicate that when manufacturers are core enterprises, retailers’ green product R&D is better than that of manufacturers. When retailers are core enterprises, manufacturers’ green product R&D is better than that of retailers. In the same power structure, manufacturers’ green product R&D is better than outsourcing to third-party companies, retailers’ green product R&D is better than outsourcing to third-party companies, and manufacturers and retailers jointly conduct green product R&D better than manufacturers or retailers alone. When manufacturers and retailers have equal power, the market demand and the product green level are the highest, and the retail price is the lowest. When manufacturers are core enterprises, manufacturers’ profits are the highest. When retailers are core enterprises, retailers’ profits are the highest. Finally, a two-part pricing contract is used to coordinate the optimal selection strategies.
Epidemiologic features of neonatal sepsis and its COVID-19 associated temporal patterns in Jimma Medical Center, Ethiopia: A Joinpoint regression analysis
Authors: Geleta Daniel , Abebe Gemeda , Workneh Netsanet , Beyene Getenet
Published: November 2023

Background

Neonatal sepsis remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates across all regions, including Africa. Compared to developed and some developing countries, there are relatively few epidemiological trends for neonatal sepsis and associated patterns with COVID-19 in Ethiopia. We modeled an epidemiological trend and pattern to aid in the monitoring of changes in neonatal sepsis.

Methods

Retrospective data were collected from all admissions to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Ethiopia at Jimma Medical Center between May 2019 and April 2022. We analyzed the monthly neonatal sepsis incidence, mortality, and case-fatality rates using STATA software. Finally, we modeled a monthly time series of neonatal sepsis incidence trends and patterns associated with the COVID-19-impacted period using Joinpoint software. For all analyses, a P value of 0.05 was considered statistically significant at the 95% confidence interval (CI).

Results

In the 36 months, 6796 cases were admitted to the NICU, with a 9.5% (95% CI: 9.1, 10.0) incidence rate of neonatal sepsis. The overall admission mortality rate was 16.5% (95% CI: 13.6, 19.8), while sepsis-attributed mortality was 7.1% (95% CI: 5.8, 8.5). The data showed an unstable decreasing trend for three Joinpoints (August 2020, December 2020, and August 2021). Notably, a decrease in the incidence trend was observed from May 2019 to August 2020 (MPC, -4.1; 95% CI: -7.6, -0.5; P = 0.03), followed by a sharp increase (MPC, 23.7; 95% CI: -13.8, 77.7; P = 0.24) from August 2020 to December 2020. From December 2020 to August 2021, there was again a decreasing trend (MPC, -13.8; 95% CI: -23.3, -3.5; P = 0.01), followed by a slight increase from August 2021 to April 2022 (MPC, 4.2; 95% CI: -8.4, 18.6; P = 0.52). Finally, the study revealed an association between patterns of neonatal sepsis incidence trends and COVID-19, with a Joinpoint jump model comparability ratio (CR = 0.43) between pre- and COVID-19-impacted periods.

Conclusions

Neonatal sepsis was prevalent at Jimma Medical Center, but it was on an unstably declining trend. The current results suggest a potential temporal association between the intensity of COVID-19 containment measures and a change in the incidence trend and patterns of neonatal sepsis. However, the quantified contribution of a particular containment measure requires further investigation.
Characterization of the genesis and spatial variability in tectonic fractures in the Gaosong ore field (South China)
Authors: Pan Yulin , Ni Chunzhong , Fan Jianwei , Yang Rongsen , Han Xiaodong , Huang Yu
Published: November 2023

This study examines fractures in the Gaosong ore field to determine the main factors affecting the spatial variability in the fracture structure. The attributes of fractures, including the fracture orientation, intensity and intersection density, in the Wuzishan anticline and near the Lotus mountain fault in the Gaosong ore field in the GeJiu ore district were extracted by using a modified circular scanning line method. The fracture intensity and intersection density were analyzed based on the semivariance geostatistics function by using the volume of variation and the amount of relative variability. These parameters quantitatively describe the spatial variability in the fracture structure. The mean and standard variance of fracture intensity and intersection density in the ore field decrease with distance from the Lotus mountain fault, while the coefficient of variation increases. The spatial anisotropy is closely related to the axial direction of the Wuzishan anticline and the orientation of the Lotus mountain fault. The main factors affecting the spatial variability in the fault structure can be determined with the semivariance geostatistics function, and the results are useful for studying the geology of the mining area and can help to construct an accurate structural model to serve the needs of mine production.
Caught between relief and unease: How university students’ well-being relates to their learning environment during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands
Authors: Kiltz Lisa , Fokkens-Bruinsma Marjon , Jansen Ellen P. W. A.
Published: November 2023

Previous literature shows that university students are particularly vulnerable to psychological ill-being. Also throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, stressors ranging from uncertainty to disruption of social lives have influenced their well-being. Resilience as a psychological resource could help students deal with such crises. Furthermore, students’ learning environment can substantially determine their well-being and resilience, by satisfying their basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness. The present study aims to longitudinally investigate students’ well-being and resilience in relation to their learning environment. To this end, we interviewed six participants, of which two were university students, two university teachers, one study advisor, and one student psychologist. With a longitudinal interview study with four dates of measurement, spanning the pre to mid-COVID-19 pandemic period, we gathered commentary about the evolution of student well-being, resilience factors, and the effects of the learning environment. To analyse the interview data, we used thematic inductive and deductive coding. The participants confirmed the postulated stressors, but also positive consequences for student well-being, including resilience growth. Interviewees also reported a variety of resilience factors, both within the individual (e.g. social support) and within academia (e.g., impaired student-teacher relationship, diminished sense of belonging). Furthermore, the interview data indicate changes in teaching related to students’ needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness, which in turn have consequences for learning and engagement, including challenges, opportunities, and positive outcomes. These findings, connecting the learning environment to student well-being and resilience, may help reshape academic systems for the post-pandemic future.
The impact of national income and vaccine hesitancy on country-level COVID-19 vaccine uptake
Authors: Moradpour Javad , Shajarizadeh Ali , Carter Jasmine , Chit Ayman , Grootendorst Paul
Published: November 2023

Background

The rapid development and rollout of COVID-19 vaccines helped reduce the pandemic’s mortality burden. The vaccine rollout, however, has been uneven; it is well known that vaccination rates tend to be lower in lower income countries. Vaccine uptake, however, ultimately depends on the willingness of individuals to get vaccinated. If vaccine confidence is low, then uptake will be low, regardless of country income level. We investigated the impact on country-level COVID-19 vaccination rates of both national income and vaccine hesitancy.

Methods

We estimated a linear regression model of COVID-19 vaccine uptake across 145 countries; this cross-sectional model was estimated at each of four time points: 6, 12, 18, and 24 months after the onset of global vaccine distribution. Vaccine uptake reflects the percentage of the population that had completed their primary vaccination series at the time point. Covariates include per capita GDP, an estimate of the percentage of country residents who strongly disagreed that vaccines are safe, and a variety of control variables. Next, we estimated these models of vaccine uptake by country income (countries below, and above the international median per capita GDP) to examine whether the impact of vaccine hesitancy varies by country income.

Results

We find that GDP per capita has a pronounced impact on vaccine uptake at 6 months after global rollout. After controlling for other factors, there was a 22 percentage point difference in vaccination rates between the top 20% and the bottom 20% of countries ranked by per capita GDP; this difference grew to 38% by 12 months. The deleterious impact of distrust of vaccine safety on vaccine uptake became apparent by 12 months and then increased over time. At 24 months, there was a 17% difference in vaccination rates between the top 20% and the bottom 20% of countries ranked by distrust. The income stratified models reveal that the deleterious impact of vaccine distrust on vaccine uptake at 12 and 24 months is particularly evident in lower income countries.

Conclusions

Our study highlights the important role of both national income and vaccine hesitancy in determining COVID-19 vaccine uptake globally. There is a need to increase the supply and distribution of pandemic vaccines to lower-income countries, and to take measures to improve vaccine confidence in these countries.
Assessment of long-lasting insecticide nets coverage, utilization, and associated factors among households in malaria elimination districts of Arsi Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Hunde Olana Yadate , Hailu Haimanot Ewnetu , Wondimu Jimmawork , Dinku Belachew , Ewnetu Wegene
Published: November 2023

Background

Malaria is a major global public health problem, with a particular burden of disease in sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. Access to Long Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) for at-risk populations, ensuring its appropriate utilization and identifying the barriers are important for malaria prevention, control and elimination. This study aimed to assess coverage, utilization and associated factors of Long Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) among households in the Arsi Zone of Oromia Region, Ethiopia.

Methods

Community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from October to December 2021. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to recruit 1250 households from five districts out of 21 Malarious districts in the Zone. Proportional allocations of households were done in each sampled kebeles and simple random sampling was used to draw the study participants. Data were collected by trained data collectors using a pre-tested structured questionnaire and observation. The collected data were exported to and analyzed using SPSS version 23. Variables with a p-value below 0.2 at bivariable logistic regression analysis were entered into the multivariable logistic regression model. We presented findings using an adjusted odds ratio with 95%CI at a p-value of less than 0.05.

Results

Out of the total of 1250 households 99.5% of surveyed owned LLINs and 27.1% of them had slept under the net the night before the survey. The factors associated with LLIN usage included being in the age range of 40 to 49 years (AOR; 1.82, 95%CI 1.01–3.25), preference for conical-shaped LLINs (AOR = 2.36; 95% CI: 1.33–4.18), not believing LLINs expired within 6 months (AOR 3.75, 95% CI 2.31–6.09), reporting a mosquito bite as a mode of malaria transmission (AOR = 2.46; 95%CI: 1.01–5.98), employed (AOR = 9.0; 95%CI: (4.22–20.02) and type of sleeping bed (AOR =: 17.4; 95% CI, 11.74–26.03). On the other hand, households with two and above sleeping rooms were less likely to use LLINs (AOR = 0.46; (95% CI: 0.23–0.88).

Conclusion

Even though the ownership of Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets was high, the actual utilization was very low. Promoting the usage of LLINs utilization among those at most risk, through intensified health education activities will be helpful.
Comparison of stereopsis thresholds measured with conventional methods and a new eye tracking method
Authors: Liu Lu , Yu Bo , Xu Lingxian , Wang Shiyi , Zhao Lingzhi , Wu Huang
Published: November 2023

Purpose

Stereopsis is the ability to perceive depth using the slightly different views from two eyes. This study aims to conduct innovative stereopsis tests using the objective data outputted by eye tracking technology.

Methods

A laptop and an eye tracker were used to establish the test system. Anaglyphic glasses were employed to execute the stereopsis assessment. The test symbol employed was devised to emulate the quantitative measurement component of the Random Dot 3 Stereo Acuity Test. Sub-pixel technology was used to increase the disparity accuracy of test pages. The tested disparities were: 160″, 100″, 63″, 50″, 40″, 32″, 25″, 20″, 16″, and 12.5″. The test was conducted at a distance of 0.65m. Conventional and eye tracking stereopsis assessments were conducted on 120 subjects. Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to test the difference, while the Bland-Altman method was used to test the consistency between the two methods.

Results

The Wilcoxon signed-rank test showed no significant difference between conventional and eye tracking thresholds of stereopsis (Z = −1.497, P = 0.134). There was a high level of agreement between the two methods using Bland- Altman statistical analysis (The 95 per cent limits of agreement were −0.40 to 0.47 log arcsec).

Conclusions

Stereoacuity can be evaluated utilizing an innovative stereopsis measurement system grounded in eye tracking technology.
Gas explosion early warning method in coal mines by intelligent mining system and multivariate data analysis
Authors: Li Hongxia , Zhang Yiru , Yang Wanli
Published: November 2023

In order to predict gas explosion disasters rapidly and accurately, this study utilizes real-time data collected from the intelligent mining system, including mine safety monitoring, personnel positioning, and video surveillance. Firstly, the coal mine disaster system is decomposed into sub-systems of disaster-causing factors, disaster-prone environments, and vulnerable bodies, establishing an early warning index system for gas explosion disasters. Then, a training set is randomly selected from known coal mine samples, and the training sample set is processed and analyzed using Matlab software. Subsequently, a training model based on the random forest classification algorithm is constructed, and the model is optimized using two parameters, Mtry and Ntree. Finally, the constructed random forest-based gas explosion early warning model is compared with a classification model based on the support vector machine (SVM) algorithm. Specific coal mine case studies are conducted to verify the applicability of the optimized random forest algorithm. The experimental results demonstrate that: The optimized random forest model has achieved 100% accuracy in predicting gas explosion disaster of coal mines, while the accuracy of SVM model is only 75%. The optimized model also shows lower model error and relative error, which proves its high performance in early warning of coal mine gas explosion. This study innovatively combines intelligent mining system with multidimensional data analysis, which provides a new method for coal mine safety management.
A Tale of 2 Tics: Endoscopic Treatment of Perforated Periampullary Diverticulum Within a Giant Duodenal Diverticulum
Authors: Arayakarnkul Suchapa , Inal Ekin , Mehta Amit , Ngamruengphong Saowanee
Published: November 2023

Periampullary diverticulum presenting with severe complications, such as perforations, is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Traditionally, only surgical or conservative management has been warranted. In this case, we present a 76-year-old woman with a spontaneously perforated periampullary diverticulum, located within a larger duodenal diverticulum, who achieved complete recovery with endoscopic closure after an initial unsuccessful attempt at surgical management. This case report highlights the role of endoscopy in the treatment of complicated diverticulum perforation.
THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE COFFEE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF UGANDA AND UGANDA VINCI COFFEE CO LTD ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC RIGHTS OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN PLAYERS IN UGANDA’S COFFEE INDUSTRY
Authors: Mukiibi Paul
Published: November 2023

This article examines the implications of the coffee agreement between the government of the Republic of Uganda (GoU) and Uganda Vinci Coffee Co Ltd (UVCCL) on the socio-economic rights of the supply chain players in the coffee industry in Uganda. This article was motivated by the belief that the socio-economic rights of the players in the coffee supply chain would be violated as a result of the monopoly granted to UVCCL in Uganda’s coffee industry. The article shows that the GoU-UVCCL agreement violates international human rights instruments as well as the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 (the Constitution) and other statutes. The article recommends that stakeholders should be consulted in any GoU undertaking that directly affects their socio-economic rights such as the GoU-UVCCL agreement, GoU should observe its commitments under international law and GoU should strengthen the legal and institutional framework to uphold citizens’ socio-economic rights in Uganda.
Advancements in aluminum matrix composites reinforced with carbides and graphene: A comprehensive review
Authors: Alam Mohammad Azad , Ya Hamdan B. , Azeem Mohammad , Mustapha Mazli , Yusuf Mohammad , Masood Faisal , Marode Roshan Vijay , Sapuan Salit Mohd , Ansari Akhter Husain
Published: November 2023

Automotive and aircraft industries are advancing swiftly, creating a constant need for innovative and trustworthy materials. Aluminum composites (aluminum matrix composites [AMCs]) exhibit enhanced mechanical and tribological behaviors when contrasted to their conventional equivalents and as a result have superior potential to be widely accepted for automotive and aircraft engineering and other component applications. This study aims to provide a thorough and critical analysis of the most recent research initiatives concerning the processing, characteristics, and applications of AMCs. It covers the recent advancements in the aluminum-based composites reinforced with SiC, TiC, and graphene, fabrication methods, and mechanical properties of AMCs. Graphene nanoplatelets are many times stronger and yet lighter than steel and other metals, and thus a good contender for reinforcing them. However, the homogeneous distribution of graphene into the metal or aluminum is a challenging aspect for material researchers. The fabrication techniques for AMCs for achieving homogeneous distribution of graphene are critically reviewed. The mechanical properties, specifically microhardness, wear behavior, and tensile strength of aluminum-based composites, are reviewed and analyzed. Finally, a way forward for fostering further development in this area has been discussed.
The current status of diversity among physician assistants in surgery: A systematic review
Authors: Sherer Erin L. , Reed Kathryn
Published: November 2023

It is difficult to achieve diverse representation within surgical settings, including within the ranks of physician assistants (PAs) despite research indicating that diversity improves patient outcomes and experience and benefits the workplace. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate interventions used to support diversity among surgical PAs. Databases including PubMed (MEDLINE), Web of Science, SCOPUS, CINAHL, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews were searched for publications that described interventions for increasing underrepresented in medicine and gender diversity among surgical PAs. While 20 studies were identified, none met the inclusion criteria. The absence of literature on surgical PAs led to an exploration of research conducted among surgeons, nonsurgical PAs, and PA students. While not directly applicable, results from these studies offered valuable insights into factors that impact diversity as well as strategies that foster diversity. Factors such as gender bias, discrimination, and harassment may contribute to lower numbers of underrepresented groups working in surgery. Efforts to support increased diversity include recruitment, leadership support, and mentorship programs. This systematic review highlights the need for further research to foster diversity among PAs working in surgery. While existing surgical literature offers some contextual insights, future studies on and increased attention toward this topic will improve inclusivity and create a more equitable healthcare system.
How the police (over)use explicit apology language to manage aspects of their identity
Authors: Friskney Ruth
Published: November 2023

Public and academic debate suggest a perception that institutions such as the police may be reluctant to apologise or ineffective when they do. This article takes the unusual step of considering the apology culture of the institution potentially offering apology as a crucial step in identifying possible barriers to change in institutional practice. I have analysed explicit apology language in letters written by Scottish police to individuals as a final stage in responding to their complaints about the police. Rather than police reluctance to apologise, I found the police potentially overusing apology language, in the sense that explicit apology language was consistently used where evidence both had and had not been found that the police were at fault. The grammatical construction of the explicit apology language differed between these two contexts. I conclude that police politeness culture includes an empirical norm to use explicit apology language in response to public complaints regardless of the outcome of that complaint, as part of their identity as a public service institution. Tension between this empirical norm and another aspect of police identity, as a law enforcement institution, is managed by a systematic grammatical distinction in apology language patterning with the complaint outcome.
CSG compressive strength prediction based on LSTM and interpretable machine learning
Authors: Tian Qingqing , Gao Hang , Guo Lei , Li Zexuan , Wang Qiongyao
Published: November 2023

As a new type of environmentally friendly building material, cemented sand and gravel (CSG) has advantages distinct from those of concrete. Compressive strength is an important mechanical property of CSG. However, his method of testing is mainly by doing experiments. For this reason, a deep learning algorithm, long short-term memory (LSTM) model, was proposed to predict the compressive strength of CSG by using four input variables, namely cement content, sand rate, water-binder ratio, and fly ash content, with a total of 114 sample data. Three metrics – coefficient (R
2), root mean square error (RMSE), and mean absolute error (MAE) – were used to evaluate the model’s performance, and the predicted results were compared with the traditional machine learning algorithm, namely the random forest (RF) model. Finally, SHapley Additive exPlanations can be combined to explain the contribution degree of each input feature in the machine learning inquiry model to the prediction results. The results show that the prediction accuracy and reliability of LSTM are higher. The LSTM model has R
2 = 0.9940, RMSE = 0.1248, and MAE = 0.0960, while the RF model has R
2 = 0.9147, RMSE = 0.4809, and MAE = 0.4397. The LSTM model can accurately predict CSG compressive strength. Cement and sand rate contribute more to the predicted results than other input characteristics.
Alternative Industrial Chrome-Free Alumina-Based Bricks for Copper Alloy Melting Furnaces
Authors: Majidian Hudsa , Nikzad Leila , Hamzavi Taleghani Sheida , Farvizi Mohammad , Razavi Mansour , Faraji Arash
Published: November 2023

In this study, the corrosion resistance of alumina-based bricks against the slag of copper alloy melting furnaces was investigated. Four commercial chrome-free alumina bricks have been studied. Bulk density and apparent porosity measurements and phase analysis of the bricks were performed. The most important property, the slag corrosion resistance, was evaluated at the temperature of 1,200°C for 2 h. The microstructures of the bricks, their penetration depth, and corrosion index were evaluated. The results showed that two bricks showed acceptable corrosion resistance against the slag. The low corrosion index of these bricks was attributed to their aluminosilicate phases (sillimanite, or andalusite) and lower phosphate bonding; however, the problematic matter was the silicate phase, which showed lower resistance against the penetration of slag. It was observed that the aluminosilicate phase can improve the corrosion resistance through the reaction with slag, whereas the presence of large alumina aggregates can restrict the penetration of slag.
A SUSTAINABLE APPROACH TO SEERSUCKER WOVEN FABRIC PRODUCTION: ELIMINATING ELASTANE AND DOUBLE BEAMS FOR NATURAL MATERIAL-BASED DESIGN
Authors: ASMA AYÇIN , BURGUN ALPER , DEMIREL GIZEM , BUDUN GÜLAS SINEM
Published: November 2023

Nowadays, the increasing social consciousness on the protection of nature and, at the same time, the seeking for comfort and easiness caused by the pandemic, increase the interest in easy-to-use, comfortable textile products produced with natural raw materials. Seersucker woven fabrics are highly preferred in recent years due to their features such as providing wearing comfort and being user-friendly by not requiring ironing. However, in order to provide the three-dimensionality/wrinkle effect in woven seersucker fabrics in the currently used methods, it is necessary to use elastane in the weft/warp or to use double beams during production. At this point, it is not possible to produce completely natural fabric in the method using elastane, and in the other method, a special several warp and machine requirements are emerging. In this study, the literature on seersucker fabrics was reviewed and experimental seersucker weaving applications were carried out. Studies have been carried out in order to produce fabrics using completely natural raw materials (cotton), to improve production efficiency and to increase design possibilities. In this context, instead of the traditional methods used in seersucker fabric creation, seersucker fabric production was carried out with a single beam on the weaving machine by using different weaves in the dobby for fabric design. In this way, it has been provided that the seersucker weaving process can be performed with a single beam on any desired machine by using existing direct warps without the need for a special warp preparation.
THE INFLUENCE OF LOW-TEMPERATURE PLASMA ON PERMANENCE OF ANTIMICROBIAL NANO-FINISH
Authors: ŠČASNÍKOVÁ KATARÍNA , DUBEC ANDREJ
Published: November 2023

This paper describes the effect of low-temperature plasma on increasing permanence of surface finish of textile materials using an antimicrobial nanosol. Selected textile materials (polyester and polyamide woven fabrics, polypropylene non-woven fabric) were pre-treated by surface activation with low-temperature plasma at atmospheric pressure and subsequently finished using an antimicrobial (AMB) nanosol with a concentration of 60 ppm Ag+, 120 ppm Ag+ in the application solution. The goal was to increase the permanence of AMB nano-coating of textiles after washing and drying. To verify the effect of low-temperature plasma on increasing the permanence of the nanolayer, washing and drying was performed in accordance with the STN EN ISO 6330 standard. To determine antibacterial activity and effectiveness of the nano-coated textile materials, a quantitative test method was used in accordance with the technical standard AATCC TM 100. Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of the textile materials was performed before washing and after 20 washing cycles.
Some issues in implementing forest carbon sink projects to realize carbon emission reduction for climate change mitigation
Authors: Zhang Shengrong , Zhang Qi , Zhu Shengdong
Published: November 2023

The global climate warming caused by greenhouse gases poses a great threat to human living and biological ecosystems. To mitigate climate change, many measures have been taken to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Among them, the forest carbon sink (FCS) is considered as one of the most economical and effective carbon sequestration methods to realize carbon emission reductions in next 30 to 50 years. FCS projects are being implemented in many countries to increase their carbon sequestration and thereby to realize carbon emission reductions. However, there are some issues associated with implementation with such policies. Firstly, these projects mainly have focused only on carbon sequestration and have ignored the comprehensive ecological effects to obtain their best economical benefits. Secondly, implementing these projects fails to establish a sustainable and healthy forest industry because they place too much reliance on preferential policies from governments. Finally, the projects lack systematic technological standards and legislation to guarantee their smooth implementation. This editorial briefly discusses these issues for the suitable implementation of the FCS projects.
Application of epigenetic therapies in combination with cyclin dependent kinase inhibitors (CDKIs) in patients with metastatic breast cancer to reverse tumor resistance: two case reports
Authors: Nezami M Amin , Hager DO Steven , Chaychian BS Aryan
Published: November 2023

CDKIs are widely used to treat breast cancer and recently suggested in treating manyother types of cancer, such as ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer, and gliomas. Unfortunately however, resistance to such drugs develops in almost all cases after a few months to a year; thisgives the tumor selective advantage by allowing it access to other passenger promoter genes. Several mechanisms of resistance have been explored in the literature ranging from Rb1 mutations to epigenetic aberrancies as a result of using this class of drugs. Here we go over two cases of advanced stage four breast cancer treated with Palbociclib with initial response but eventual resistance. Patients were then started on epigenetic therapies to reverse resistance whichwas met with improved treatment response as evident by clinical and radiological measures. We conclude that the addition of multitargeted epigenetic therapies (MTET) to this class of drugs is clinically impactful by preventing/reversing tumor resistance and further providing possible synergistic effects of biological modifiers.
Coding for Pediatrics 2024
Authors:   Committee on Coding and Nomenclature,   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: November 2023

This year’s completely updated 29th edition of Coding for Pediatrics includes all changes in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes—complete with expert guidance for their application. The book’s recently updated vignettes and examples, as well as the many coding pearls throughout, provide added guidance needed to ensure accuracy and payment.
Transdisciplinary Approaches to Understanding Past Australian Aboriginal Foodways
Authors: Westaway Michael C. , Wright Nathan , Crowther Alison , Silcock Jennifer , Carter Rodney , Moss Patrick , Henry Robert
Published: November 2023

Global understanding of past food systems is based on many lines of evidence, involving complex multidisciplinary contributions. It has long been considered that since Australia’s first colonisation, now dated to 65,000 years ago, its peoples were supported largely through foraging as opposed to farming. Recent research has challenged that perspective, contentiously proposing that Australia’s first nations peoples developed agricultural systems before European colonisation. This proposal has been subject to significant critique, but support of the food-producing nature of Aboriginal society has been boosted by new multi-disciplinary evidence for early aquaculture and possibly cultivation, as well as for the translocation of plants though trans-continental trade systems. While this analysis has generated new discussion and debate, it has also highlighted systemic empirical biases; archaeological data for pre-European plant exploitation remains sparse, and we consistently rely on potentially unrepresentative and historically shallow ethnographic information to fill that gap. We argue that by employing collaborative transdisciplinary research that incorporates Western scientific and Indigenous knowledge pathways, we can more effectively explore the diverse and complex nature of Aboriginal foodways in Australia’s past, from the earliest human arrivals to its current mosaic of different food systems.
Вплив стратегічного управління на розвиток потенціалу підприємств
Authors: Агеєва І. М. , Мироненко Б. В. , Севастьянов В. В.
Published: November 2023

В статті висвітлено особливості стратегічного управління в сучасних умовах військового стану та його вплив на розвиток потенціалу підприємств. Виклики сьогодення вимагають застосування новітніх тенденцій та нестандартних підходів до розробки стратегій розвитку підприємств не лише з метою прямого фінансового збагачення, але й створення умов для розвитку власного потенціалу, зокрема людського. Розвиток потенціалу підприємства є невід’ємною складовою стратегічного управління, що спрямоване на ефективне застосування наявних ресурсів внутрішнього середовища з фокусом на можливості їх потенційного зростання. Враховуючи обмеженість ресурсів, що формують діяльність будь-якого підприємства, розвиток власного потенціалу є необхідним сучасним інструментарієм стратегічного управління. Під час реалізації стратегії здійснюється вплив на розвиток потенціалу, при цьому потенціал підприємства відіграє важливу роль при розробці стратегій.
Роздрібна торгівля в україні: стан, тенденції та інституційні заходи селективного регулювання
Authors: Нікішина О. В. , Щербак А. В.
Published: November 2023

Стаття містить результати досліджень, присвячених проблемам оптимізації державного регулювання у роздрібній торгівлі України. Визначені тенденції розвитку роздрібної торгівлі в нашій країні, найважливіші проблеми, які існують у цьому секторі. З’ясовані причини та наслідки існування недобросовісних торгових практик у взаємовідносинах між вітчизняними торговельними мережами та їх постачальниками. Досліджено зміни у системі регулювання в ЄС, пов’язані з ухваленням Директиви 2011/7 «Про протидію простроченню платежів у торгових операціях» та Директиви 2019/633 «Про недобросовісні торгові практики у відносинах між підприємствами у ланцюгу постачання сільськогосподарських та харчових продуктів». На основі аналізу досвіду ЄС та ситуації в нашій країні обґрунтовано необхідність та визначені інституційні заходи селективного регулювання роздрібної торгівлі в Україні. Обґрунтовано необхідність та запропоновано шляхи удосконалення системи контролю за діяльністю ринків.
Embedding Social Work into a Police Department in the South
Authors: Stauss Kim , Plassmeyer Mark , Shepard Tim , Greathouse Steven , Hanby Patrick
Published: November 2023

In 2020, the Fayetteville Police Department (FPD), located in a small urban community in Arkansas, began efforts to develop alternative responses to crisis-related calls for service. The main motivation for this effort was the influx of calls related to crises involving substance use, mental health, and homelessness both before and during COVID-19, although the George Floyd protests during that summer also played a meaningful role. FPD collaborated with the University of Arkansas School of Social Work (UA) to develop an MSW internship within the department with the intent of ultimately creating a co-response program. It is crucial to determine a baseline of staff attitudes when developing a new program or implementing organizational change to assess any subsequent shifts over time. As such, this paper presents baseline data from a survey assessing attitudes among sworn and civilian staff at FPD toward incorporating a social worker into the department. Data from semi-structured interviews provide a deeper understanding of these attitudes along with insight into lessons learned during the implementation of the internship and the eventual Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT). Survey results indicated that overall, FPD staff were supportive but somewhat hesitant about the programmatic change, particularly regarding safety concerns when bringing unarmed civilians into the field. Themes from the interviews showed that although there was certainly doubt among FPD staff initially, the intentionally collaborative efforts made by FPD administrators and UA faculty to support organizational acceptance of the program produced early successes. By highlighting crucial aspects of the implementation process and the lessons learned along the way, the results from this study can guide future replication efforts in similarly situated localities.
Report on the Music Therapy/Songwriting Workshop
Authors: Deepa Iyer S  , S Thenmozhi  , Ramakrishna Rajshri
Published: November 2023

This report presents the outcomes of the Music Therapy/Songwriting Workshop held from August 3rd to August 30th, 2021, funded by the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), a centrally sponsored programme by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The workshop aimed to familiarise participants with the concept of music therapy, introduce various music therapy intervention models, and specifically focus on the role of songwriting as a therapeutic tool. Participants were selected from the University of Madras based on their expertise in music, language, and psychology.

The report provides a comprehensive overview of the workshop, including its objectives, methodology, and key outcomes. It highlights the content covered during the training sessions, which included an introduction to music therapy principles, an exploration of different music therapy intervention models, and an in-depth focus on the role of songwriting as an academic and educational modality. Furthermore, the report presents the outcomes and impact of the workshop on the participants.
When do We Grieve? Who do We Grieve?
Authors: Hadley Susan
Published: November 2023

This editorial addresses the current crisis in Israel and Gaza.
Features of social policy in the aspect of socio-economic security of the state
Authors: Litvin Andrey
Published: November 2023

The aim of the work is to study the features of social policy in the aspect of the
socio-economic security of the state. The author considered the main approaches to the definition of social policy, depending on the scale of its analysis. At the same time, social policy is considered both at the state level and at the level of enterprises due to the relationship between objects and the importance of each of them. The author singled out the goals and objectives of social policy in general terms to highlight specific elements that reflect the direction of this policy. In the course of the study, it was found that for the economic and production potential, a properly developed social policy in the activities of the enterprise is necessary, since it is it that is an important element in this process. The paper studied the existing aspects of the implementation of social policy in Russia. The author considered the transformation of social policy depending on the impact of external conditions and current problems, as well as an analysis of the levels of regulation of social policy, taking into account their relationship. In the work, an analysis of the consolidated budget of Russia was carried out, during which it was revealed that social policy occupies a major place in the structure of expenditures. At the same time, the emergence of problems in social policy directly affects both the efficiency of state activity, and, consequently, social and economic security, and the activities of enterprises, especially if the latter do not pursue such an internal policy. Thus, in conclusion, the author found that in order to identify possible threats to economic security and develop measures to prevent them, it is necessary to carry out regular activities in the social sphere of the state, develop programs and regulations that will regulate this process.
Personnel risk management: risk assessment of an industrial organization in the oil and gas industry
Authors: Solovova Natal'ya , Kalmykova Olga , Belinskaya Marina
Published: November 2023

The issues of improving the process of assessing and managing personnel risks are relevant for many modern industrial organizations due to an increase in the level of social tension and destructive conflict in the organizational environment. The article deals with the problem of improving the methods for assessing and managing the personnel risks of an industrial organization in modern socio-economic conditions. The authors of the article adhere to the hypothesis that the personnel risk management strategy is a necessary element of the personnel policy of a modern organization. The purpose of the study is to develop practical recommendations for the implementation of methods for identifying and assessing personnel risks arising in the course of the labor activity of personnel of industrial organizations. The object of the study is the methods for assessing the personnel risks of an industrial organization. As an empirical material, the analysis of scientific publications of Russian scientists on the research problem was carried out. The article analyzes practical tasks, the solution of which is aimed at improving the personnel risk management system on the example of industrial organizations in the oil and gas industry. The study (2023) used empirical methods: observation, survey; identification and assessment of the risks of the personnel management system and the risks of personnel behavior; expert survey. The assessment of personnel risks was carried out on the basis of the method of expert assessments of employees of an industrial organization in the oil and gas industry. The heads of the personnel management service and security officers of the industrial organization acted as experts. Based on the method of expert assessments, the significance and probability of the occurrence of risks are assessed, a profile of personnel risks is built, and the most significant personnel risks that create threats to the personnel security of an industrial organization are identified. Practical recommendations for the assessment and management of personnel risks of an industrial organization are presented.
Application of NaCl in Cold Atmospheric Plasma Jet and Plasma-Activated Solution to Enhance Virus Inactivation
Authors: Wang Han , Liu Chao , Wu Yahui , Bashir Mona Alrasheed , Shao Changsheng , Huang Qing
Published: November 2023

Viruses are serious pathogenic contaminants that gravely threaten human health. There is an urgent need for environment-friendly and novel disinfection methods to inactivate various viruses. In this study, we applied the technique of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) for virus disinfection. Particularly, we utilized the cold atmospheric plasma jet (CAPJ) and the plasma-activated solution (PAS) approaches for the treatment of bacteriophage MS2, and we added NaCl in the treatment system to enhance the disinfection efficiency. The inactivation effects under different CAPJ-PAS conditions using various plasma working gases were investigated. Also, the involved inactivation mechanisms due to respective active species were scrutinized. Our results showed that the addition of NaCl could considerably enhance the virus inactivation efficiency in the air/oxygen-CAPJ-PAS treatment, and during the direct CAPJ treatment, the primary inactivation factors were attributed to ·OH, 1O2, ONOOH and ClO-, while for the indirect PAS treatment, the major inactivation contributors stemmed from 1O2 and ClO-. This work therefore demonstrates the usefulness of NaCl in the CAPJ-PAS treatment in the virus inactivation and offers new perspectives on the application of CAP technology in disinfection of viruses.
Angeliki Avgitidou, Performance Art: Education and Practice, Routledge, 2023
Authors: Bell Alice Charlotte
Published: November 2023

A critical book review of Angeliki Avigitidou’s Performance Art: Educationand Practice, Routledge, 2023. A consideration of how performance theory and practice concerns can be activated through embodied and experiential educational provocations. 
A digital model for predicting the university graduates employment in view of behavioral aspects
Authors:   Ufa Federal Research Center of the RAS, Gaisina Amina Sh. , Minyazev Aidar I. ,   Ufa Federal Research Center of the RAS, Migranova Liliya I. ,   Ufa Federal Research Center of the RAS
Published: November 2023

Introduction: in modern conditions of labor market adaptation to the new challenges of the digital economy there is a need to search for new analytical tools to assess human behavior in the labor market at different stages of its life cycle. This applies to the applicant’s choice of an educational trajectory (future profession, place of study), as well as the choice of a professional trajectory related or unrelated to the profession received. Objectives: development of a digital model for predicting the employment of a university graduate in the labor market using an agent-based approach. Methods: simulation modeling methods, agent-based approach, system dynamics, analysis, synthesis, sociological research. Results: the proposed model considers the behavior of a job seeker – a university graduate in competition with populations of “Unemployed”, “Migrant” agents applying for vacant positions of agentsenterprises that form the staffing needs of the region. The model was tested in the case of labor market employment of Bashkortostan Republic universities graduates. The forecast data for 2025 have been received on the number of employed university graduates and the number of migrating graduates with no employment; the number of unfilled vacancies, i.e., unsatisfied needs of the labor market has also been determined. Conclusions: the resulting digital model allows to assess the impact of individual state policy measures on changing the professional and qualification imbalance of the market through the assessment of the reactions of specific individuals. Public authorities can use the model to adjust educational or labor policies.