bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determinants of tax compliance of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Pekanbaru, Indonesia
Authors: Ratnawati Vince , Rusli Rusli , Wahyuni Nita
Published: September 2023

Taxes are the most significant contributor to the Indonesian budget; therefore, increasing taxpayer compliance is crucial for achieving tax revenue realization. This study aims to investigate the role of tax incentives and motivational postures in increasing taxpayer compliance. The analysis was conducted in Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia, and the sample consisted of MSME taxpayers registered at the Pekanbaru Tax Service Office. Purposive sampling was utilized to collect data, and of the 384 returned questionnaires, 254 were used for statistical analysis. Multiple regression analysis was utilized to examine the impact of tax incentives on taxpayer compliance, and moderated regression analysis was applied to test the moderating role of motivational postures. The findings showed that the p-values of the first and second hypotheses were 0.00 and 0.001 (0.05, with a positive β value), and the third hypothesis had 0.001 (< 0.05, with a negative β value). This result indicates that the first, second, and third hypotheses are accepted, which means that the more taxpayers feel that tax incentives are beneficial, the greater their compliance with their tax responsibilities. Additionally, tax incentives significantly raise taxpayer compliance when they have a positive motivational posture and decrease it if they have a negative one. The implications of this study influence tax authorities to incentivize taxpayers to increase compliance. Knowledge of the taxpayer’s motivational postures will make it easier for tax authorities to manage taxpayer behavior to increase taxpayer compliance.
Symbolization of Educational Messages on the Cianjuran Sundanese Song: A Study of the Structure and Meaning of Lyrics
Authors: Sukanta Sukanta , Supiarza Hery , Sarbeni Irwan
Published: September 2023

The research discussed Tembang Sunda Cianjuran (Cianjuran Sundanese Song) which contained a very high quality of music and was full of hidden wisdom values as a reflection of the people who created it. In a cross-generational context, transforming wisdom values was considered an educational process. The research used an anthropological approach to uncover the mystery behind the song’s structure and lyrics’ meaning and structuralism theory to interpret the meaning behind the structure. Data collection techniques were carried out by interviewing and studying archives of old documents in the form of audio recordings related to the Tembang Sunda Cianjuran, especially the genre of Papantunan (poetry-like). The collected data were identified, classified, then interpreted, and compiled qualitatively. The results illustrate that educational messages communicated through the lyrics of Papantunan as well as the process of transforming the values of past Sundanese’ lives into symbols, are carried out across generations. The substance of the values contained includes catur watak (four characters), which consists of education about courage (leber wawanen), faithful to promises (kukuh kana jangji), prioritizing the glory of life (medang kamulyan), and silih asih (giving each other the affection), silih asah (honing each other in intelligence or skills), and silih asuh (caring each other). All of this is packaged in the form of a pupuh poem and sung by a juru tembang accompanied by kacapi suling.
Kartini Kendeng's Resistance Movement for Environmental Preservation in the #KendengMelawan Movement on Social Media
Authors: Hari Cahyaratri Kinasih
Published: September 2023

The research focused on women who joined as Kartini Kendeng in motion #Kendengmelawan due to the development policy of cement factories in Kendeng, Rembang, Central Java. Movement of feminism from time to time had grown according to their respective fields, including women’s awareness of sustainability ecology or ecofeminism. Technological progress, which gave birth to the media, had a turn of thought women environmental to make social media a means of conveying education and campaigning, which shifted to the development of the sustainability of nature. The research was a qualitative study with the approach ethnography digital, namely observing activity movement Kartini Kendeng in social media of whatever posted page for Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube. The research has found that Kartini Kendeng is active in the campaign and fights through the support from various parties to be with the emergence of resistance activities. This indicates that Kartini Kendeng makes media as a way against the development that is considered threatening environment, do ecofeminism practices that reach the numerous and widely to do support or come with in opposition and win.
The Dependence of Javanese Culture in Chinese Temple Ceremony
Authors: Hartati Celerina Dewi
Published: September 2023

The research discussed the dependence on local culture, in this case, on Javanese culture, in the Chinese temple ceremony. A close relationship between Chinese and Javanese culture could be seen in the cultural interactions between the Chinese and Javanese. This cultural interaction was related to the relationship of the Chinese people with the Javanese cultural values and cultural elements, such as in the ceremony. In cultural interaction, Chinese people were immersed in the values and elements of Javanese culture. Cultural reality had shown, in historical reality, that the Chinese in the past had met, fused, and merged into Java. The research method applied the research was a qualitative descriptive method and case study with an ethnographic approach. This research shows cultural borrowing and dependence on Javanese culture. One of the dependencies of Javanese culture in Chinese culture is ceremony or ritual. Taking the case of the god's birthday ceremony, which is held in temples in Central Java, namely Tek Hay Bio (Semarang) and Welahan, it will be shown that Javanese culture influences Chinese culture. Consequently, the borrowing and dependence on Javanese culture in Chinese culture cause the dominance of Javanese culture in Chinese temple ceremonies and make the loss of some elements of Chinese culture itself (displacement).
“Local Food” Consumption: Does Locality Matter?
Authors: Purnomo Agustina Multi , Somantri Gumilar Rusliwa , Adnan Ricardi S.
Published: September 2023

The research examined the possibility of food being socialized as local food to replace local food’s role in food tourism. Food was one of the major attractions during a vacancy in ASEAN. The study of food in tourism rarely considered local food diversity in urban areas. The research addressed the other type of local food that is typical city food. In this case, there is no connection between the food and culture, traditions, history, or place, but the food is socialized as being indigenous. The local food consumption model was used to test whether the factors that affect tourists' local food consumption apply equally to foods socialized as local food. The research compared domestic tourist local food consumption factors in two food categories. 640 domestic tourists in a developed culinary tourism city in the Jakarta Metropolitan Area participated in this online survey. The comparative test of tourist characteristics found gender, the purpose of visit, age, and status of visit tourist characteristics associated with the food choice. The physical environment, exiting experience, and authentic experience were the motivational factors that differed between two food categories. It is possible that socialized foods will replace local food. The food locality did not always a matter. The results provide an overview of the position of local food in urban tourism. This has been considered the main attraction of food tourism in ASEAN countries.
Autonomia na política externa brasileira
Authors: Da Rosa Muñoz Luciano
Published: September 2023

Neste artigo descrevemos uma história do conceito de autonomia na política externa brasileira após a Segunda Guerra Mundial. A história dos conceitos (Begriffsgeschichte) é nossa opção teórica e metodológica. Analisamos os significados opostos que o conceito carrega no pensamento de Golbery do Couto e Silva e de Helio Jaguaribe. Argumentamos que essa disputa semântica implicou formulações diferentes da política externa. Por um lado, a Política Externa Independente de Jânio Quadros concebeu a autonomia como não-alinhamento a quaisquer blocos da Guerra Fria. Por outro, Castello Branco assumiu que não haveria autonomia sem as relações especiais com os EUA.
O ACESSO E A PERMANÊNCIA DE ESTUDANTES TRANSEXUAIS E TRAVESTIS NA UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE MATO GROSSO DO SUL
Authors: Lima Tatiane , Elisabeth Maciel Carina
Published: September 2023

O artigo tem por objetivo apresentar e discutir os aspectos que interferem no acesso e permanência de estudantes transexuais e travestis da UFMS, campus Campo Grande, a partir dos dados obtidos por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas, cujas questões são referentes a dados de identificação, perfil socioeconômico, escolaridade e acesso e permanência na universidade. Os principais referenciais teóricos utilizados foram Maciel (2020), Ristoff (2014), Grusky (2001) e Munanga e Gomes (2006). Por fim, os resultados evidenciam que cabe à instituição dispor de práticas para divulgação da Resolução nº 41, que garante o uso do nome social, uma vez que nem todas as pessoas reconhecem e consolidam o exercício desse direito.
A Novel Study on Antioxidant Activity and Catalytic Reduction of
Methylene Blue using ZnO Nanoparticles Synthesized via the Middle Part
of Walnut Shell (Juglans regia) Extract
Authors: Jafari Pouya , Meshkatalsadat Mohammad Hadi , Pouramiri Behjat
Published: September 2023

The synthesized ZnO nanoparticles were characterized using UV-Vis spectroscopy, SEM,
XRD, FTIR, and TEM analysis. The catalytic activity of the prepared green catalyst ZnO nanoparticles
was also investigated in the dye methylene blue (MB) decomposition. The catalytic decomposition reaction
completed within 20 minutes, demonstrating the excellent catalytic properties of ZnO nanoparticles
in reducing MB.
This research describes the green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using an extract of the middle part of a
walnut shell (Juglans regia).
The antioxidant activities (radical capture capacity) of the synthesized ZnO nanoparticles were evaluated
by the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl hydrate (DPPH) assay at different ZnO nanoparticle concentrations,
and the radical capture activity was achieved at IC50 = 146.32 μg / mL.
The radical capture activity was achieved at IC50 = 146.32 μg / mL.
The biosynthesis of ZnO nanoparticles was caused by hydroxide precipitation at room temperature after
calcination at 450°C.
One-pot Multicomponent Synthesis of Hydrazinyl Thiazoles Bearing an
Isatin Moiety in Aqueous Medium
Authors: Sim Kooi-Mow , Chung Li-Ping , Tan Kit-Lin , Tan Yee-Ting , Kee Xin-Lee , Teo Kah-Cheng
Published: September 2023

Isatin-derivatives are an important class of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds in
organic synthesis. On the other hand, 1,3-thiazoles are 5-membered heterocyclic compounds containing
nitrogen and sulphur atoms. Hydrazinyl thiazoles are often prepared through the classical condensation
of aldehydes or ketones with thiosemicarbazide to yield thiosemicarbazones, which will then
undergo heterocyclization with phenylacyl bromides to give the corresponding hydrazinyl thiazoles.
Nowadays, multi-component reactions (MCRs) are considered the most powerful tool in organic synthesis.
The use of water as a green solvent in organic synthesis is one of the goals of green chemistry.
In this study, a series of new hydrazinyl thiazoles 3a-3u bearing an isatin moiety were synthesized in
good yield via a one-pot three-component condensation reaction of isatins with thiosemicarbazide and
phenyl acyl bromides in water under reflux condition. All the synthesized compounds were characterized
by IR, 1D-NMR, 2D-NMR and LC/MS spectral data.
Network Pharmacological Study of the Active Ingredient of Panax
Notoginseng Saponins for the Treatment of Lung Cancer by Inhibiting
AKR1C3
Authors: Wei Yue-Zi , Yang Mei-Zhu , Yuan Wei
Published: September 2023

Background:

Lung cancer is the malignancy with the second highest diagnostic rate and the
leading cause of cancer-related death.

Objective:

This study aims to investigate the potential mechanism and molecular targets of Panax notoginseng
saponins (PNS) in inhibiting lung cancer through network pharmacology.

Methods:

Pharmacodynamic targets of each compound of PNS were searched from TargetNet, SwissTargetPrediction,
and BatMan-TCM databases. Next, the differential expression genes (DEGs) in
lung cancer were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database and screened by R
package. Later, the STRING 11.0 database was utilized to analyze the protein-protein interaction (PPI)
network of common targets of PNS-lung cancer, clusterProfiler to perform gene ontology (GO) annotation,
and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis for the
common targets, and Cytoscape 3.8.0 to construct and analyze the "ingredient-target" network for the
common targets of PNS-lung cancer.

Results:

A total of 154 potential pharmacodynamic targets of PNS, 2399 DEGs of lung cancer-related
diseases, and 21 common targets of PNS-lung cancer were obtained by database search and screening.
The 21 common targets were mainly involved in biological processes (such as small molecule metabolism
and cytokine production) and were major components of cellular structures (such as neuronal cell
bodies and membrane rafts). Besides, these targets could function as carboxylic ester hydrolases, G
protein-coupled amine receptors, and oxidoreductase. They were mainly enriched in 14 signaling
pathways, like neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction, regulation of lipolysis in adipocytes, and calcium
signaling pathway. Furthermore, the molecular docking results revealed that aldo-keto reductase
family 1 member C3 (AKR1C3) and melanin metabolic enzyme (MME) may be direct targets of ginsenoside
Rg1 and notoginsenoside R2.

Conclusion:

Our study showed that ginsenosides inhibit the progression of lung cancer through multiple
targets and pathways. More importantly, PNS may treat lung cancer by directly inhibiting AKR1C3.
Vitamin E and Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Authors: Karakousis Nikolaos D. , Pyrgioti Elisavet E. , Georgakopoulos Petros N. , Karagiannakis Dimitrios S. , Papanas Nikolaos
Published: September 2023

This narrative mini-review discusses vitamin E levels in subjects with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Vitamin E may be reduced in subjects with DFUs, but this finding is inconsistent. Its administration appears to benefit patients with DM, delaying the onset of complications, including DFU. There is also evidence that it may promote DFU healing. Nonetheless, further studies are required to confirm these promising results and estimate vitamin E administration's cost-effectiveness
Network Propagation-based Identification of Oligometastatic Biomarkers in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Authors: Jin Qing , Yu Kexin , Zhang Xianze , Huo Diwei , Zhang Denan , Liu Lei , Xie Hongbo , Liang Binhua , Chen Xiujie
Published: September 2023

Background:

The oligometastatic disease has been proposed as an intermediate state between primary tumor and systemically metastatic disease, which has great potential curable with locoregional therapies. However, since no biomarker for the identification of patients with true oligometastatic disease is clinically available, the diagnosis of oligometastatic disease remains controversial.

Objective:

We aim to identify potential biomarkers of colorectal cancer patients with true oligometastatic states, who will benefit most from local therapy.

Methods:

This study retrospectively analyzed the transcriptome profiles and clinical parameters of 307 metastatic colorectal cancer patients. A novel network propagation method and network-based strategy were combined to identify oligometastatic biomarkers to predict the prognoses of metastatic colorectal cancer patients.

Results:

We defined two metastatic risk groups according to twelve oligometastatic biomarkers, which exhibit distinct prognoses, clinicopathological features, immunological characteristics, and biological mechanisms. The metastatic risk assessment model exhibited a more powerful capacity for survival prediction compared to traditional clinicopathological features. The low-MRS group was most consistent with an oligometastatic state, while the high-MRS might be a potential polymetastatic state, which leads to the divergence of their prognostic outcomes and response to treatments. We also identified 22 significant immune check genes between the high-MRS and low- MRS groups. The difference in molecular mechanism between the two metastatic risk groups was associated with focal adhesion, nucleocytoplasmic transport, Hippo, PI3K-Akt, TGF-β, and EMCreceptor interaction signaling pathways.

Conclusion:

Our study provided a molecular definition of the oligometastatic state in colorectal cancer, which contributes to precise treatment decision-making for advanced patients.
Investigation of LncRNAs Expression as a Potential Biomarker in the
Diagnosis and Treatment of Human Brucellosis
Authors: Kodori Mansoor , Abavisani Mohammad , Fathizadeh Hadis , Khaledi Mansoor , Haddadi Mohammad Hossein , Aziziraftar Shahrbanoo Keshavarz , Neamati Foroogh , Sahebkar Amirhossein
Published: September 2023

Long non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) are significant contributors to bacterial infections and
host defense responses, presenting a novel class of gene regulators beyond conventional protein-coding
genes. This narrative review aimed to explore the involvement of LncRNAs as a potential biomarker in
the diagnosis and treatment of bacterial infections, with a specific focus on Brucella infections. A comprehensive
literature review was conducted to identify relevant studies examining the roles of LncRNAs
in immune responses during bacterial infections, with a specific emphasis on Brucella infections. Pub-
Med, Scopus and other major scientific databases were searched using relevant keywords. LncRNAs
crucially regulate immune responses to bacterial infections, influencing transcription factors, proinflammatory
cytokines, and immune cell behavior, with both positive and negative effects. The NF-κB
pathway is a key regulator for many LncRNAs in bacterial infections. During Brucella infections, essential
LncRNAs activate the innate immune response, increasing proinflammatory cytokine production
and immune cell differentiation. LncRNAs are associated with human brucellosis, holding promise for
screening, diagnostics, or therapeutics. Further research is needed to fully understand LncRNAs' precise
functions in Brucella infection and pathogenesis. Specific LncRNAs, like IFNG-AS1 and NLRP3, are
upregulated during brucellosis, while others, such as Gm28309, are downregulated, influencing immunosuppression
and bacterial survival. Investigating the prognostic and therapeutic potential of Brucellarelated
LncRNAs warrants ongoing investigation, including their roles in other immune cells like macrophages,
dendritic cells, and neutrophils responsible for bacterial clearance. Unraveling the intricate
relationship between LncRNAs and brucellosis may reveal novel regulatory mechanisms and LncRNAs'
roles in infection regulation, expediting diagnostics and enhancing therapeutic strategies against Brucella
infections.
Recent Patents on Long Distance Pneumatic Conveying Technology
Authors: Xia Youtao , Yang Daolong , Xing Bangsheng , Jin Fanbo , Tang Jinjing , Duan Haichao , Ma Xiaolei
Published: September 2023

Background:

Pneumatic conveying is the use of air flow energy to transport granular materials in the direction of airflow in a closed pipeline, which involves the disadvantages of low conveying efficiency and easy deposition of particles.

Objective:

It is necessary to develop pneumatic conveying devices to reduce particle deposition, promote particles to enter the flow field again to accelerate, and achieve the effect of extending the pneumatic conveying distance.

Method:

The anti-settling device re-accelerates the particles so that the particles return to the flow field, which effectively reduces the probability of settlement blockage of material particles during transportation. The pneumatic conveying pressurized separator uses a pot-shaped housing to generate an internal rotating flow field to screen particles, and the light dust adheres to the filter, reducing the possibility of pipeline dust explosion.

Results:

The anti-settling device can quickly replace the anti-settlement block according to the parameters of the conveying pipeline, which can effectively reduce the probability of settlement blockage of material particles during transportation. The pressurized separator can use the air compressor to cooperate with the return air pipe to effectively remove the dust in the pneumatic conveying pipe and carry out secondary pressurized transportation of the materials in the pneumatic conveying pipe, which improves the safety of pneumatic conveying.

Conclusion:

The above technology improves the efficiency of pneumatic conveying and gas utilization, enhances the speed of particle conveying, reduces particle settlement and collision, extends the distance of pneumatic conveying, and ensures the safety of pneumatic conveying and the feasibility of industrial applications.
Chinese Patent Review of Integrated Management System for Agricultural
Machinery
Authors: Bao Yudong , Liu Yuying , Huang Yongqi
Published: September 2023

Background:

With the rapid development of China's economy and the accelerating process of agricultural mechanization, agricultural machinery has become increasingly popular in agricultural production activities. At the same time, problems in agricultural machinery management have gradually been exposed, hindering the development of modern agriculture.

Objective:

This study aimed to discuss the development trend of agricultural management and modern agriculture by analyzing and discussing the related patents of agricultural machinery management systems.

Methods:

The development of agricultural machinery management was summarized, and the representative patents related to agricultural machinery management systems, agricultural machinery automatic control systems, and agricultural machinery terminals were analyzed.

Results:

By analyzing the existing patents of the agricultural machinery management system, the paper summarized their applications in agricultural management and obtained their future development trend.

Conclusion:

In agricultural machinery management, we should actively adopt complementary strategies to solve various problems and improve the management level of agricultural machinery. The continuous improvement of the agricultural machinery management system is of great significance to the automation of agricultural production and the modernization of agricultural management in China.
Unani approach to graded management of thrombosis in Covid-19 patients
Authors: Tahseen. A Zikra , Sofi Ghulamuddin , Shahid Arisha , Sofia  , Aazam Shahila
Published: September 2023

Background and objectives:

This study aimed to explore the treatment of thrombosis caused by Covid-19 with the drugs used in Unani medicine. Unani medicine has rich literature that mentions the pathogenesis, causes, and treatment of the diseases caused by obstruction of vessels. The study explores various drugs with actions that complement the resulting thrombolytic actions and details the rational treatment plan following the Unani medicine protocol.

Methodology:

The literature regarding thrombosis was surveyed from indexed online journals. The concept of thrombosis in Unani literature was surveyed from the source texts of Unani medicine. The treatment strategy and drugs with anti-thrombotic actions were explored, and a rational graded management of thrombosis in Covid-19 patients was presented that forms the general treatment plan of Unani medicine in patients with thrombosis.

Results:

The study observed that several Unani drugs from natural sources are mentioned for de-obstruent action. De-obstruent action is a composite action that encompasses anti-inflammatory, disintegratory, blood detoxification, and other activities. There was a concordance with the concept of thrombolytic action, as mentioned in conventional medicine. When rationally used, these drugs form a graded treatment of thrombosis associated with Covid-19.

Conclusion:

There is a potentially successful treatment plan with several de-obstruent drugs in Unani medicine that may be explored to treat thrombosis associated with Covid-19.
GaN HEMT for High-performance Applications: A Revolutionary Technology
Authors: Pattnaik Geeta , Mohapatra Meryleen
Published: September 2023

Background:

The upsurge in the field of radio frequency power electronics has led to
the involvement of wide bandgap semiconductor materials because of their potential characteristics
in achieving high breakdown voltage, output power density, and frequency. III-V group materials
of the periodic table have proven to be the best candidates for achieving this goal. Among all the
available combinations of group III-V semiconductor materials, gallium nitride (GaN), having a
band gap of 3.4eV, has gradually started gaining the confidence to become the next-generation material
to fulfill these requirements.

Objective:

Considering the various advantages provided by GaN, it is widely used in AlGaN/GaN
HEMTs (High Electron Mobility Transistors) as their fundamental materials. This work aimed to
review the structure, operation, and polarization mechanisms influencing the HEMT device, different
types of GaN HEMT, and the various process technologies for developing the device.

Methods:

Various available methods to obtain an enhancement type GaN HEMT are discussed in
the study. It also covers the recent developments and various techniques to improve the performance
and device linearity of GaN HEMT.

Conclusion:

Despite the advantages and continuous improvement exhibited by the GaN HEMT
technology, it faces several reliability issues, leading to degradation of device performance. In this
study, we review various reliability issues and ways to mitigate them. Moreover, several application
domains are also discussed, where GaN HEMTs have proven their capability. It also focuses
on reviewing and compiling the various aspects related to the GaN HEMT, thus providing all
necessary information.
Identifikasi Sebaran Lapisan Akuifer Dangkal di Kecamatan Pakis Kabupaten Malang
Authors: Rubiantoro Prasetyo , Bisri Mohammad
Published: September 2023

Potensi air tanah sangat dipengaruhi kondisi geologi dan hidrogeologi, sehingga sebaran lapisan akuifer sangat beragam dalam satu wilayah. Hal ini terjadi di wilayah Kecamatan Pakis Kabupaten Malang. Beberapa wilayah masih mengalami kesulitan memanfaatkan air tanah sebagai sumber air bersih. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan memetakan sebaran lapisan akuifer dangkal di Kecamatan Pakis. Untuk menyelesaikan penelitian, dilakukan pengukuran dengan metode geolistrik di 43 titik dan pengamatan terhadap kedalaman sumur dangkal. Menggunakan model Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) dengan konfigurasi Schlumberger didapatkan litologi batuan ditiap titik hingga kedalaman 50 meter. Hasil interpretasi data bahwa litologi batuan didominasi oleh lapisan batuan tufa halus (lempung), tufa, pasiran, breksi dan lava. Tufa hingga pasiran teridentifikasi sebagai lapisan akuifer dangkal. Hasil pemetaan sebaran menunjukkan bahwa potensi air tanah di wilayah Kecamatan Pakis terbagi menjadi 2 zonasi yaitu  zona tidak berpotensi air tanah dangkal meliputi Desa Pakis Jajar, Bunut Wetan, Asrikaton, Saptorenggo, Tirtomoyo dan Kedungrejo. Zona berpotensi air tanah dangkal meliputi Desa Sukoanyar, Sumber Pasir, Pakis Kembar, Pucangsongo, Sumberejo, Sumberkradenan, Ampeldento, Mangliawan, dan Sekarpuro.
Hell’s Itch: A Unique Reaction to UV Exposure
Authors: Ball Katelin J , Muse Brandon W , Cook Bailey , Quinn Alyssa P , Brooks Benjamin D
Published: September 2023

We present a survey-based exploration of Hell’s Itch, a severe dermatologic reaction often mistaken for sunburn, that reveals distinct symptoms including intense pain, unrelenting itching, paresthesia, and even suicidal ideation, differentiating it from a typical sunburn.
A Deep Dive Into Instagram's Top Skinfluencers
Authors: Johnson Hadley , Herzog Claire , Shaver Rob L , Hylwa Sara A
Published: September 2023

We characterized skinfluencers from various training backgrounds and compared their posts on Instagram featuring skin care products.
Spatiotemporal analysis of the association between hospital admissions for COVID-19 and for self-harm in metropolitan France: a retrospective, observational study (Preprint)
Authors: Baillet Maëlle , Wathelet Marielle , Lamer Antoine , Frévent Camille , Fovet Thomas , D'Hondt Fabien , Notredame Charles-Edouard , Vaiva Guillaume , Génin Michael
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic has not been associated with increases in suicidal behaviour at the national, regional, or county level. However, previous studies were not conducted on a finer scale or adjusted for ecological factors. Our objective was to assess the fine-scale spatiotemporal association between self-harm and COVID-19 hospitalizations, while considering ecological factors.

OBJECTIVE

Our objective was to assess the fine-scale spatiotemporal association between self-harm and COVID-19 hospitalizations, while considering ecological factors.

METHODS

Using the French national hospital discharge database, we extracted data on hospitalizations of patients aged over 10 years old for self-harm (from 2019 to 2021) or for COVID-19 (from 2020 to 2021) in metropolitan France. We first calculated monthly standardized incidence ratios (SIRs) for COVID-19 between March 2020 and December 2021, using a Besag, York, and Mollié spatiotemporal model. Next, we entered the SIRs into an ecological regression, in order to test the association between hospital admissions for self-harm and those for COVID-19. Lastly, we adjusted for ecological variables with time lags of 0 to 6 months.

RESULTS

Compared with a smoothed SIR of ≤1, smoothed SIRs from 1 to 3, from 3 to 4 and greater than 4 for COVID-19 hospital admissions were associated with a subsequent increase in hospital admissions for self-harm, with a time lag of 2 to 4 months, 4 months, and 6 months, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS

A high SIR for hospital admissions for COVID-19 was a risk factor for hospital admission for self-harm some months after the epidemic peaks. This finding emphasizes the importance of monitoring and seeking to prevent suicide attempts outside the epidemic peak periods.
Evaluation of Machine Learning Techniques for Classifying and Balancing Data on an Unbalanced Mini-Mental State Examination Test Results Datasets Applied in Chile (Preprint)
Authors: Ormeño Pablo , Marquez Gaston , Taramasco Carla
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is the most widely used cognitive test for assessing whether suspected symptoms align with cognitive impairment or dementia. The results of this test are meaningful for clinicians but exhibit highly unbalanced distributions in studies and analyses regarding the classification of patients with cognitive impairment. This is a complex problem when a large number of MMSE tests are analysed. Therefore, data balancing and classification techniques are crucial to support decision-making in distinguishing patients with cognitive impairment in an effective and efficient manner.

OBJECTIVE

In this study, we explored machine learning techniques for data balancing and classification using a real unbalanced dataset consisting of MMSE test responses collected from 103 elderly patients participating in a Chilean patient monitoring project.

METHODS

We used eight data classification techniques and five data balancing techniques. We evaluated the performance of the techniques using the following metrics: sensitivity, specificity, F1-score, LR+, LR −, DOR, and AUC.

RESULTS

From the set of data balancing and classification techniques used in our study, the results indicate that the synthetic minority oversampling (SMOTE) and random forest balancing techniques improve the cognitive impairment diagnosis accuracy.

CONCLUSIONS

The results obtained in our study support clinical decision-making regarding the early classification or exclusion of older adult patients with suspected cognitive impairment.
Last Leg of the Pandemic - Factors Associated with Surveillance Testing in COVID-19 Symptomatic Individuals: A Multivariable Regression Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Dotson Timothy , Price1 Brad , Witrick Brian , Davis Sherri , Kemper Emily , Whanger Stacey , Hodder Sally , Hendricks Brian
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND

Rural underserved areas facing health disparities have unequal access to health resources. By the third and fourth waves of SARS-CoV-2 infections in the United States, COVID-19 testing has reduced with more reliance on home testing, and those seeking testing are largely symptomatic.

OBJECTIVE

This study identifies factors associated with COVID-19 testing among symptomatic versus asymptomatic individuals seen at Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics for Underserved Populations (RADx-UP) testing sites in West Virginia.

METHODS

Demographic, clinical, and behavioral factors were collected via survey from individuals tested. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with presence of symptomatic individuals seen at testing sites. Global tests for spatial autocorrelation were conducted to examine clustering in the proportion of symptomatic to total individuals tested by zip code. Bivariate maps were created to display geographic distributions between higher proportion of symptomatic individuals tested and social determinants of health.

RESULTS

Among predictors, being 18 years or younger (aOR = 2.06, 95% CI = 1.01-4.32), having the presence of a physical (aOR = 1.90, 95% CI = 1.27-2.84) or mental (aOR = 1.89, 95% CI = 1.13-3.25) comorbid condition, no healthcare challenges (aOR = 0.15, 95% CI = 0.09-0.25), and community socio economic distress (aOR = 0.98, 95% CI = 0.97-0.99) were statistically associated with an individual being symptomatic at first test visit.

CONCLUSIONS

This study addresses critical limitations to current COVID testing literature, which almost exclusively has utilized population level disease screening data to inform public health response.
A Study of factors promoting performance enhancement in Construction Project Management and Quality of deliverables
Authors: Moizuddin Khaja , Jha Dr. Uttam Kumar
Published: September 2023

This study evaluates the effectiveness of existing quality management frameworks and strategies in the Saudi Arabian construction context. It examines the challenges faced by practitioners in implementing these strategies and proposes tailored recommendations to bridge the gap between theory and practice. The findings of this study provide valuable insights for construction firms, policymakers, and regulatory bodies, aiding in the formulation of strategies to enhance project quality and overall performance. Ultimately, this study contributes to the body of knowledge surrounding construction project management in Saudi Arabia by shedding light on the nuanced dynamics between quality management practices and project performance. It offers a roadmap for stakeholders to navigate the complexities of the construction industry, optimize resource utilization, and elevate the quality standards of projects, thereby fostering sustainable development and growth in the country.
Assessment of Ecological Environment in Zhanjiang Based on RSEI and PCA
Authors: Cheng Xiaoyuan , Wang Ruei-Yuan , Liu Haolong , Wang Yun-Shang
Published: September 2023

This study uses Landsat-8 remote sensing images as the data source and selects four indicators that directly reflect the quality of the ecological environment, such as greenness (NDVI), wetness (WET), dryness (NDBSI), and heat (LST). Meanwhile, we use principal component analysis (PCA) to construct a remote sensing ecological index (RSEI) model for exploring the changes in the ecological environment quality of Zhanjiang from 2013 to 2021. The results indicate that RSEI can better reflect the ecological environment of the region. The study area is mainly affected by dryness, followed by greenness and humidity, with heat having the smallest impact. The average RSEI values in Zhanjiang City in 2013 and 2021 were 0.5339 and 0.5576, respectively, indicating a slight improvement in overall ecological environment quality. Among them, NVDI showed an increasing trend, NDBSI and WET decreased, but LST increased.
Жанровое своеобразие калмыцкой поэзии конца ХХ – начала XXI в.: тема картофеля в сибирской ссылке
Authors:   Kalmyk Scientific Center of the RAS (8, Ilishkin St., 358000 Elista, Russian Federation), Khaninova Rimma M.
Published: September 2023

Introduction. The article deals with the theme of potatoes in the Siberian exile of Kalmyks (1943­–1957) and focuses on representative poems by Kalmyk poets of different generations written in the native and Russian languages. The texts were created by authors who survived the Siberian exile (i.e. were born during or after the latter) to convey personal and collective memories of the twentieth-century tragedy of the ethnos. Goals. The paper seeks to reveal the genre originality of such poems from the late twentieth through the early twenty first centuries, consider syntheses of genres, articulate some transformations of the folklore tradition in the genres of anthem, word, lamentation, etc. Methods. The comparative, comparative-typological, and historical-functional methods prove instrumental in examining the mentioned theme in the aspect of somewhat ‘delayed’ poetry of the last century and in the context of present-day literary processes. In general, the theme remains understudied in terms of the history of Kalmyk Deportation and has never been viewed through the prism of poems by selected authors. Results. Potatoes and Siberian exile in representative poems by Kalmyk poets of different generations shape a special discourse of personal and collective memories about the dramatic pages of twentieth-century history. The struggle for survival and absence of usual food did transform the traditional eating patterns of special settlers. The motif of frozen potatoes starts prevailing in the works to become a marker of starvation, cold, poverty, rightlessness. In Kalmyk poems about the exile, the genre originality of texts created as anthems, words, laments, and messages was manifested in transformed patterns of the folklore tradition. The inclusions of elements inherent to well-wishes (Kalm. yӧräl), anthems (chastr), words (üg), laments (enslɣn), teachings (surgaal), and dreams (züüdn) also attest to syntheses of genres characteristic of Mongolic folklores and literatures. Monologic and storyline forms determine the content-related aspect of the poems addressed to contemporaries and descendants — directly or else insisting that the tragic past of the people never be forgotten.
Художественная антропология Расула Гамзатова (на примере книги «Мой Дагестан»)
Authors:   Stavropol State Pedagogical Institute for Humanities Research (417 A, Lenin St., 355029 Stavropol, Russian Federation), Mkhtse Bela Z.
Published: September 2023

Introduction. The article examines literary endeavors into the phenomenon of man in a work by the Soviet poet, novelist, publicist, Soviet and Russian public and political figure, translator Rasul G. Gamzatov. Goals. The paper aims to analyze R. Gamzatov’s My Dagestan from the perspective of anthropology of literature. Results. Our interest in the anthropology of R. Gamzatov’s literature arises from cultural, social, and nation-wide changes of the twentieth and early twenty first centuries. The global marginalization of society, information wars, deviations from ethnic spiritual and cultural values can lead to identity loss and complete disappearance of any ethnocultural community. The writer’s works constitute a unique phenomenon instrumental in comprehending the inner world of human soul, understanding an individual’s place and cause in the world. R. Gamzatov employs literary tools to create his own concept of man and answer the universal questions.
Бурятские версии эпоса «Джангар»
Authors:   Institute for Mongolian, Buddhist and Tibetan Studies, Siberian Branch of the RAS (6, Sakhyanova St., 670047 Ulan-Ude, Russian Federation), Gympilova Sesegma D.
Published: September 2023

Introduction. The article deals with Buryat versions of the Epic of Jangar. Texts of the Buryat versions and their structural features have remained unstudied to date and are of particular interest within the Buryat oral tradition. Goals. The study aims to delineate and identify similarities and differences between the Buryat and Kalmyk versions of the Jangar. Materials. The paper focuses on variants of Buryat epic narratives about Jangar recorded by D. Dugarov in 1964 in Dzhidinsky District, and A.N. Stepanov in 1941 in Selenginsky District of Buryatia. The latter texts are compared to an uliger titled ‘Bogdo Zhangar Tuukhe’ and recorded from ethnic Buryats of Mongolia in 1927. Results. The work reveals that the Dzhida and Selenga versions have quite a number of common features with the second song of the Kalmyk Jangar — The Marriage of Baatar Khongor — while the former contain some certain distinguishing aspects, e.g., a differing plot element and a few characters. The Buryat versions of the Jangar have not only preserved their original basis but also been somewhat influenced by the Khori uliger tradition (especially the Selenga one), which undoubtedly requires further research.
Коллекция монгольских ксилографов и рукописей А. Ш. Баира в архивах Тувы
Authors:   Tuvan Institute for Humanities and Applied Socioeconomic Research (4, Kochetov St., 667000 Kyzyl, Russian Federation), Samdan Ayana A.
Published: September 2023

Introduction. Contemporary Mongolian studies tend not only to further introduce written monuments into scientific circulation but rather seek to classify the latter in terms of individual collections, identify their compilers. The paper deals with the collection of Aleksey S. Bair contained in Tuva’s two major repositories — National Archive of Tuva and Tuvan Institute for Humanities and Applied Socioeconomic Research (Scientific Archive). Goals. The article attempts a review of Mongolian xylographs and manuscripts collected by A. Bair, a statesman with expertise in Classical Mongolian. Materials and methods. The collection comprises Mongolian xylographs and manuscripts from his personal archives currently stored at the National Archive of Tuva (Coll. no. 542) and over fifty various texts included in the Mongolian Collection of Tuvan Institute for Humanities and Applied Socioeconomic Research. The historical-comparative and chronological methods prove instrumental in systemizing the reviewed written monuments, while that of textual criticism has been employed to identify certain narratives. Results. The study has discovered Tuvan Institute for Humanities and Applied Socioeconomic Research (Scientific Archive) houses a wide range of texts descending from A. Bair’s collection, and clarifies some of the latter’s titles. The work also specifies that individual manuscripts had served as bases for Tuvan chronicles in Classical Mongolian. Conclusions. A. Bair’s collection includes a total of seventy Mongolian xylographs and manuscripts that essentially extend our knowledge of how Mongolian-language compositions had been disseminated in the territory of present-day Tuva. Quite a share of the collection is compiled from records management documents with valuable historical accounts of the shaping of Tuvan People’s Revolutionary Party and Youth Revolutionary Union.
AI Based Identity Verification using IRIS as a Biometric Modality
Authors: R Dhanush , Sumana K R
Published: September 2023

Abstract: The aim of our work is to create a sophisticated eye iris detection system that leverages the power of machine learning algorithms to achieve precise and real-time identification of the iris region in digital eye images. The system aims to offer a userfriendly interface for capturing eye images or accepting image inputs, and it will display the detected iris region with relevant information. The ultimate goal is to develop a versatile solution that can be integrated into biometric authentication or security systems, enabling effective identity verification and facilitating various applications in surveillance, healthcare, and other domains by using CNN (Convolutional Neural Network) and RSNN (Reservoir Computing-based Spiking Neural Network.
Assessing the Potential of Women Self-Help Groups (SHGS) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in Siddharth Nagar District
Authors: Bhadauria Udyan
Published: September 2023

Abstract: Women empowerment has become a crucial aspect of sustainable development, and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have emerged as effective instruments for fostering women's economic and social empowerment. This research paper aims to assess the potential of Women SHGs in Siddharth Nagar District, focusing on skill development and entrepreneurship. The study employs a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. Primary data is gathered through interviews, surveys, and focus group discussions, while secondary data from government reports, academic journals, and relevant literature support the analysis. The findings reveal the significant contribution of Women SHGs in fostering skill development and entrepreneurship among women in the district, highlighting their impact on economic and social development
A Review of Solar Roof Plant with or without Reflectors
Authors: Singh Punit Kumar , Agrawal Amit
Published: September 2023

Abstract: The relentless pursuit of sustainable energy solutions has propelled solar power to the forefront of global discussions on clean and renewable energy sources. Solar roof plants, offering a decentralized approach to energy generation, have garnered significant attention for their potential to revolutionize power production. As the quest for more efficient and economically viable solar technologies intensifies, the integration of reflectors into solar roof plants emerges as a transformative innovation that holds the promise of elevating energy capture and optimizing economic feasibility. This study embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the performance and economic dimensions of solar roof plants with and without reflectors. By delving into the technical intricacies, operational considerations, and financial implications, we aim to provide a nuanced understanding of the benefits and challenges associated with these two approaches. Through rigorous analysis and synthesis of existing literature, technological advancements, and empirical case studies, we evaluate the advantages conferred by reflector integration in terms of enhanced energy generation and improved economic returns. We address the inherent complexities of reflector systems, including maintenance requirements and potential visual impacts. Furthermore, we investigate the performance of solar roof plants without reflectors, considering their simplicity in design and potential cost savings. We analyze the trade-offs between energy yield and economic viability, taking into account factors such as weather patterns and geographical location. The findings of this study contribute to a holistic comprehension of the intricate interplay between performance and economics in the realm of solar roof plants. By shedding light on the advantages and disadvantages of reflector-integrated and nonreflector systems, we empower stakeholders to make informed decisions that align with their energy goals, financial considerations, and environmental aspirations.