bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Pemahaman Kewirausahaan terhadap Bauran Pemasaran Pelaku Umkm di Desa Sabang Kecamatan Dampelas Kabupaten Donggala
Authors: Nurhadi  , Moh. Fikri
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh pemahaman kewirausahaan terhadap bauran pemasaran Pelaku Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) di Desa Sabang Kecamatan Dampelas Kabupaten Donggala. Berdasarkan hasil analisis deskriptif menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar Pelaku Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) di Desa Sabang Kecamatan Dampelas Kabupaten Donggala memiliki tingkat pemahaman kewirausahaan yang rendah. Sedangkan pelaku usaha yang memiliki tingkat pemahaman kewirausahaan yang tinggi hanya sebanyak 12 orang, sisanya 5 orang memiliki tingkat pemahaman kewirausahaan yang sangat rendah sedangkan Pelaku Usaha dengan pemahaman kewirausahaan yang sangat tinggi hanya 1 orang. Hasil analisis regresi menunjukkan pula bahwa pemahaman kewirausahaan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap bauran pemasaran Pelaku Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) di Desa Sabang Kecamatan Dampelas Kabupaten Donggala.
Hubungan Kualitas Pelayanan Dengan Kepuasan Pelanggan di Lokasi Wisata Kuliner Teluk Lalong Kabupaten Banggai
Authors: Nurhidayah Layoo  , Sumarni  , Rini Hadiati
Published: July 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui variabel-variabel kualitas pelayanan yang dominan berpengaruh terhadap kepuasan pelanggan di lokasi wisata kuliner Teluk Lalong, Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner dan dokumentasi, penarikan sampel menggunakan accidental sampling  terhadap 60 pengunjung yang menikmati kuliner di Teluk Lalong. Data yang terkumpul dianalisis dengan metode  regresi linear berganda dan korelasi.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel  bukti fisik, kehandalan, daya tanggap, jaminan, serta empati berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan,  namun variabel yang paling dominan berpengaruh adalah bukti fisik dan empati.  Implikasi dari hasil penelitian ini adalah para pelaku usaha kuliner di wisata kuliner Teluk Lalong perlu memperhatikan indikator-indikator bukti fisik area penyajian jasa dan sikap empati karyawan dalam proses pelayanan untuk mendorong kepuasan pelanggan.
Pengaruh Karakteristik Responden terhadap Minat Beli dengan Sustainable Fashion sebagai Variabel Pemediasi (Studi Kasus Pengikut Instagram Pijak Bumi)
Authors: Abdillah Abdillah , Rindang Matoati  , Siti Muslikhah
Published: July 2022

Permasalahan lingkungan yang kian menjadi perhatian masyarakat dunia, terutama industri fesyen.Saat ini banyak sampah pakaian menumpuk tidak terkendali Sustainable fashion adalah solusi untuk mengurangi  permasalahan lingkungan karena menghasilkan lebih sedikit emisi karbon.Ada salah satu merek yaitu Pijak Bumi yang mengadaptasi sustainable fashion. Karakteristik responden disisi lain juga mempengaruhi segmentasi merek yang mempengaruhi daya beli konsumen. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui karakteristik pengikut instagram Pijak Bumi, serta menganalisa pengaruh karakteristik responden terhadap minat beli dengan sustainable fashion sebagai variabel mediasi. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskiptif dan analisis SEM-PLS menggunakan software SmartPLS 3.0. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan variabel karakteristik responden berpengaruh terhadap perilaku sustainable fashion serta sustainable fashion juga berpengaruh terhadap minat beli, sedangkan variabel karakteristik responden tidak berpengaruh terhadap minat beli konsumen.
TENSILE TEST OF CARBON CLOTH COMPOSITE WITH MATRIX POLYPROYLENE RECYCLING WITH WORKING TEMPERATURE PARAMETER OF 600℃ WITH METAL AND CERAMIC PRESS MEDIA
Authors: Pandji Nugraha Mohammad , Fahira Minan Nurrohman Ilham , Ardianto Haris , Setiawan Hery
Published: July 2022

Right now the distribution of polypropylene in the environment has become more and more so that it can pollute the environment. Thus polypropylene waste can be converted into a composite matrix. In this study, the manufacture of composites from recycled polypropylene was carried out, to be further combined with carbon fiber. After that, tensile testing is carried out to find out the mechanical properties. As a variation, there are differences in press media, namely using metal and ceramics. This research method is carried out experimentally, where when polypropylene waste has been softened using a heat gun at a temperature of 600 °C, it is emphasized using aluminum metal and ceramics so that polypropylene can be solid. Then for the dimensions of its manufacture according to ASTM D 638 for recycled polypropylene and ASTM D3039 for recycled polypropylene matrix carbon fiber composites. From the tensile test results for ASTM D638, specimens with suppression treatment using metal press media have an average maximum tensile strength of 5.40 MPa. As for specimens with ceramic press media has an average value of 6.32 MPa. Tensile testing on recycled polypropylene matrix carbon fiber composite specimens showed tensile strength with a value of 7.53 MPa for the treatment of metal press media and for ceramic press media its strength value of 10.66 MPa. Thus ceramic press media in the polypropylene composite manufacturing process is better than metal press media
ANALISIS KALOR PADA MINICHANNEL PENDINGIN BATERAI PESAWAT ELEKTRIK DENGAN METODE CFD
Authors: Bayu Adi Kusuma Muhammad , Marausna Gaguk , Jayadi Farid
Published: July 2022

Industri aviasi telah mengubah industri transportasi massal maupun privat, jenis transportasi udara ini memiliki pengaruh buruk yang sangat tinggi terhadap atmosfer karena konsumsi bahan bakar yang sangat tinggi dan membuang polutan yang sangat banyak sehingga pesawat untuk masa  depan akan mengarah ke 2 tipe pesawat yaitu Hybrid-Electric Aircraft dan All-Electric Aircraft. Tetapi kelemahan di baterai yang berat dan harus memiliki life time yang panjang. Baterai menggunakan minichannel dan fluida sebagai media heat transfer. Baterai yang digunakan di kebanyakan pesawat adalah Lion. Lalu hasil yang diinginkan adalah bagaimana kecepatan yang sesuai untuk minichannel sebagai pendinginan baterai dalam, karena kecepatan sangat mempengaruhi konveksi.  Metode penelitian ini menggunakan simulasi untuk mengetahui kondisi aliran di dalam minichannel dan  variasi yang digunakan adalah Reynold number mulai dari 500 hingga turbulen 5500, hasil dari simulasi adalah jika Reynold number lebih besar dengan aliran kecepatan lebih besar, nilai temperatur outlet akan semakin kecil, Temperatur inlet dengan pengujian 20 °C., hasil yang diperoleh adalah semakin tinggi Reynold number, semakin tinggi juga kecepatan, dan temperatur outlet semakin rendah. Aliran didalam minichanel berubah seiring dengan peningkatan Reynold number.
UJI KEAUSAN KAMPAS REM BERBAHAN LIMBAH ORGANIK MENGGUNAKAN METODE OGOSHI
Authors: Nurul Ihsan Muhammad , Wicaksono Dhimas , Sehono Sehono
Published: July 2022

Kampas rem merupakan salah satu komponen yang berfungsi memperlambat dan menghentikan laju putaran poros. Sehingga peneliti ingin mengetahui sifat mekanik dari material bahan kampas rem menggunakan bahan organik yang ramah lingkungan dengan variasi komposisi yang berbeda. Komposisi bahan kampas rem yang digunakan pada penelitian ini bermatrik resin epoxy dengan penguat serat sabut kelapa dan serbuk arang tempurung kelapa dengan variasi arah serat acak dan arah serat vertikal. Pembuatan kampas rem ini diperoleh dengan cara pencampuran semua bahan dan dicetak menggunakan alat pres hidrolik dengan diberi tekanan antara 200-350 psi selama 60 menit. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode ogoshi bertujuan untuk mengetahui nilai laju keausan.

Data yang diperoleh dari pengujian keausan kempas rem dengan variasi arah serat acak dengan komposisi berat serat sabut kelapa 2 gram, berat arang tempurung kelapa 22 gram, berat resin epoxy 25 gram dan  berat hardener 25 gram sehingga harga laju keausan rata-rata sebesar 3,83 ´ 10-7  mm2/kg. Kampas rem dengan variasi arah serat vertikal dengan komposisi berat serat sabut kelapa 3 gram, berat arang tempurung kelapa 20 gram, berat resin epoxy 25 gram dan berat hardener 25 gram sehingga harga laju keausan rata-rata sebesar 4,83 ´ 10-7 mm2/kg.

Maka, kesimpulan dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa semakin berkurangnya komposisi serat sabut kelapa dalam pembentuk spesimen komposit kampas rem menyebabkan nilai keausan kampas rem semakin tinggi atau tidak tahan aus. Hasil nilai keausan yang didapatkan setelah perhitungan pada spesimen komposit yang telah diuji tidak memenuhi syarat standar nasional indonesia (SNI) sebesar 5 ´ 10-4 - 4 ´ 10-3 mm2/kg dalam pengujian kampas rem komposit.
ANALISIS KEKUATAN TARIK DAN BENDING DARI KOMPOSIT SERAT PELEPAH PISANG MENGGUNAKAN METODE HAND LAY UP DENGAN VARIASI PERBANDINGAN BERAT
Authors: Zakaria Reynaldi Ivanda , Sehono Sehono , Rizki Putra Ikbal
Published: July 2022

Komposit adalah penggabungan dari 2 macam material berbeda yaitu matriks dan penguat/serat. Keunggulan komposit salah satunya adalah memiliki sifat tahan terhadap korosi dan biaya pembuatan komposit bisa dikatakan lebih murah dibandingkan dengan pembuatan material lainnya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui nilai kekuatan pengujian tarik dan bending dari komposit serat pelepah pisang dengan variasi perbandingan berat serat yaitu 30%, 50%, 70%. Penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan penguat/serat pelepah pisang dengan arah serat lurus/continuous dan menggunakan 3 lapisan serat, matriks yang digunakan adalah resin polyester. Spesimen komposit yang dibuat mengacu pada ASTM D638-I untuk pengujian tarik dan ASTM D790 untuk pengujian Bending. Pengujian dilakukan sebanyak 3 kali pada setiap variasi penelitian. Hasil penelitian pada pengujian tarik menunjukkan bahwa komposit serat pelepah pisang dengan variasi volume serat 70% memiliki rata – rata nilai kekuatan tarik paling tinggi terhadap variasi volume serat lainnya, yaitu sebesar 25,10 MPa. Terjadi kenaikan kekuatan tarik pada setiap penambahan variasi volume serat, sedangkan untuk hasil pengujian bending menunjukkan bahwa variasi volume serat 30% memiliki nilai kekuatan bending paling tinggi yaitu sebesar 43,75 MPa. Seiring bertambahnya variasi volume serat kekuatan bending juga ikut menurun.
For Reasonably Protected Competition and Economic Regulation by "Atomic Balance"
Authors: Lordkipanidze Revaz
Published: July 2022

The presented research showed, that the US has the best experience in an evaluating and protecting competition, but there is one essential imperfection in the understanding of perfect competition since the time of the classics of economic theory. This is important to have many competitors, but not very or infinitely many, as traditional "classic" specialists and even some official structures and persons think about fineness of really genius competition. After pandemic and many conflicts period in modern global development, if we again don't correct this understanding, we can finally damage democracy with science-intensive businesses and help to different dictatorial monopolies. If in the early years of my research, I considered the main obstacle to effective competition - unscrupulous big business, but now I think that an equally serious problem is the artificial fragmentation of honest and talented big producers. Only with a reasonably protected competitive environment, by our observation of scienceintensive areas of Healthcare Economy and Machine-building Industry, it is possible to organize a reasonable combination of state regulation factors and free market self-regulation. The factors of regulation and self-regulation should be in non-monopoly equilibrium, like electrons and protons in an atom. Otherwise, as we know from history, we get different dictatorships or great depressions of surplus.
Mocarstwa w kryzysie. Mocarstwa drugiego rzędu w późnowestfalskim środowisku międzynarodowym
Authors: Szumowski Adrian
Published: July 2022

Podstawowym celem artykułu jest analiza ewolucji struktury podmiotowej późnowestfalskiego środowiska międzynarodowego. Zaproponowana kategoryzacja została stworzona na podstawie teorii dynamiki siły obejmującą zarówno praktykę międzynarodową, jak i refleksję naukową w celu odzwierciedlenia zmian narastających od końca zimnej wojny. W jego ramach zostaną zweryfikowane następujące hipotezy badawcze. Po pierwsze, mocarstwa drugiego rzędu charakteryzowane są głównie poprzez niewielką asymetrię dodatnią posiadanego potencjału siły oraz przedłużający się kryzys wewnętrzny. Po drugie, państwa należące do niniejszej kategorii funkcjonują optymalnie wyłącznie w koniunkcji z funkcjonowaniem hipermocarstwa. Po trzecie, główną funkcją mocarstw drugiego rzędu jest stabilizacja środowiska międzynarodowego poprzez rozpraszanie potencjału mocarstw wyższego rzędu zmierzających do osłabienia lub zastąpienia hipermocarstwa.
Between Democracy and Technocracy: The Paradox of the functioning of the European Committee of the Regions
Authors: Bącal Paweł
Published: July 2022

The aim of the present paper is to analyse the consequences of the construction of membership in the European Committee of the Regions. To be a member of this body, one must have a democratic mandate at a local or regional level. This should bring the citizens closer to the European Union and therefore, reduce the democratic deficit. However, it all depends on the actual model of the functioning of the European Committee of the Regions. In practice, it can be described as technocratic rather democratic, which is a great paradox. Such a conclusion has been drawn on the basis of the author’s own empirical research.
Zastosowanie modelu samoselekcji próby do opisu procesu podejmowania decyzji dywidendowych, na przykładzie spółek notowanych na GPW w Warszawie
Authors: Kowerski Mieczysław , Charkiewicz Abel , Bielak Jarosław
Published: July 2022

Model częściowych dopasowań Lintnera opisuje zależność wypłacanej dywidendy za dany rok od dochodu w tymże roku i dywidendy za poprzedni rok, i pozwala zidentyfikować długoterminową politykę dywidendową spółki. Do większości badań dobierane są spółki, które przez cały analizowany okres wypłacają dywidendy. Dobór próby nie jest losowy, a więc estymator parametrów modelu Lintnera jest niezgodny. Jest to problem samoselekcji próby, którego rozwiązanie w postaci dwurównaniowego modelu zaproponował Heckman. W przypadku modelowania polityki dywidend składa się on z równania selekcji, które jest probitowym modelem skłonności do wypłat oraz równania wynikowego, będącego modelem Lintnera. Kluczowa jest istotność zależności pomiędzy resztami obu równań, co oznacza, że wystąpił problem samoselekcji, który „rozwiązał” model. W pracy możliwości zastosowania modelu samoselekcji próby do opisu procesu podejmowania decyzji dywidendowych pokazano na przykładzie spółek notowanych na GPW w latach 1998–2020.
Ali Kadri, Linda Matari (ed.), Syria. From national independence to proxy war, Wydawnictwo Palgrave Macmillan, Cham 2019, ss. 296
Authors: Pietrasik Kamil
Published: July 2022

Recenzja: Ali Kadri, Linda Matari (ed.), Syria. From national independence to proxy war, Wydawnictwo Palgrave Macmillan, Cham 2019, ss. 296
Developing New Software to Analyze the Emo-‎Sensory Load of Language
Authors: Akbari Mohammad Hossein , Pishghadam Reza
Published: July 2022

Technology plays a crucial role in fully understanding all aspects ‎of language and uncovering the hidden patterns, such as sense and emotion ‎density in texts. Yet, it seems that remarkable attention has not been paid to ‎the sensory and emotional loads of learning texts as the primary source of ‎learning. This study attempts to present an objective way of analyzing ‎English learning texts from both emotional and sensory perspectives to ‎provide material developers to measure the emotional and sensory loads of ‎the texts. For this purpose, a new kind of software was developed using ‎two datasets; Sensicon and EmoLex. Then as an example, an English ‎course book series, Interchange (5th ed.), was analyzed by this software to ‎determine any probable pattern(s) concerning sensory and emotional loads. ‎The results showed that the dominant sense in these books is hearing at all ‎levels of language proficiency. In the emotion analysis part, the eight basic ‎emotions were categorized as positive and negative emotions, and the ‎results showed a higher frequency of positive emotions. It was also found ‎that the frequency of negative emotions increases at higher levels, resulting ‎in more authenticity.‎
Challenges in Platelet Functions in HIV/AIDS Management
Authors: Ogweno Gordon
Published: July 2022

The interest in platelet functions in HIV/AIDS is due to the high incidence of microvascular thrombosis in these individuals. A lot of laboratory data have been generated regarding platelet functions in this population. The tests demonstrate platelet hyperactivity but decreased aggregation, though results are inconsistent depending on the study design. Antiretroviral treatments currently in use display complex interactions. Many studies on platelet functions in these patients have been for research purposes, but none have found utility in guiding drug treatment of thrombosis.
The Research Advances in G-Protein-Coupled Estrogen Receptor
Authors: Zhang Hong-Bing , Wang Yao , Wang Bing
Published: July 2022

Estrogen binds to the typical estrogen receptor (ER) ERα or ERβ and is translocated to the nucleus, where it binds directly to the estrogen response element of the target gene to induce transcription and regulate gene expression, and the whole process is completed in several hours to several days. The G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER), a type that is structurally distinct from typical ERα and ERβ, rapidly induces most non-genomic effects within seconds to minutes. GPER regulates cell growth, migration, and programmed cell death in a variety of tissues and has been associated with the progression of estrogen-associated cancers. Here, the characteristics, cell signal transduction, and the latest research progress of GPER in estrogen-associated tumors and retinal diseases are reviewed.
A New Approach of Power Transformations in Functional Non-Parametric Temperature Time Series
Authors: Taha Mohammed Ali Haithem , Abdulsalam Othman Sameera
Published: July 2022

In nonparametric analyses, many authors indicate that the kernel density functions work well when the variable is close to the Gaussian shape. This chapter interest is on the improvement the forecastability of the functional nonparametric time series by using a new approach of the parametric power transformation. The choice of the power parameter in this approach is based on minimizing the mean integrated square error of kernel estimation. Many authors have used this criterion in estimating density under the assumption that the original data follow a known probability distribution. In this chapter, the authors assumed that the original data were of unknown distribution and set the theoretical framework to derive a criterion for estimating the power parameter and proposed an application algorithm in two-time series of temperature monthly averages.
Greenhouse Tomato Production for Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security in the Tropics
Authors: Amoako Ofori Peter , Owusu-Nketia Stella , Opoku-Agyemang Frank , Agbleke Desmond , Naalamle Amissah Jacqueline
Published: July 2022

Greenhouse vegetable cultivation offers one of the optimistic approaches to ensuring sustainable food and nutrition security in the tropics. Although greenhouse vegetable production is known to be costly, this system of production is gaining popularity and contributes to sustainable tomato production with improved fruit quality and productivity, which results in higher economic returns. Among vegetable crops, tomato is the most cultivated under this system. A study was conducted to identify suitable soilless media for regenerating tomato cuttings from axillary stem of tomato plants and to assess the agronomic performance of the regenerated cuttings under greenhouse condition. The tomato cuttings were raised using 100% rice husk biochar, 100% rice husk, 100% cocopeat, 50% biochar +50% cocopeat, 50% cocopeat +50% rice husk. Two tomato hybrid varieties (Lebombo and Anna) were used. Cuttings from axillary stems were compared with those raised from seed. A 2 × 2 factorial experiment was arranged in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with four replications. From the study, 100% rice husk biochar was found to induce root development in stem cuttings of tomato. However, no significant differences in yield and fruit quality were found between plants raised from seed and those from stem cuttings.
Transcatheter Treatment of Aortic Valve Disease Clinical and Technical Aspects
Authors: Gallo Francesco , Barolo Alberto , Forlin Enrico , Barbierato Marco
Published: July 2022

Degenerative aortic valve disease is the most common heart valve disease in western countries. After the onset of symptoms, the prognosis of aortic stenosis is poor, despite optimal medical therapy. In recent years transcatheter aortic valve implantation has been affirmed as a viable treatment for patients with high to low surgical risk. Patient screening and procedural planning are crucial for minimizing complications and achieving procedural success. In the last decade, we have seen a progressive technological development in the percutaneous approach, allowing for expanding indications even in low-risk populations. Here we report a brief review summarizing patient screening and procedural planning in patients with aortic valve disease undergoing a transcatheter approach.
Boiling Heat Transfer on the Micro-Textured Interfaces
Authors: Aizawa Tatsuhiko , Ono Naoki , Nakata Hiroki
Published: July 2022

Higher heat flux than its normal criticality from high-power transistors, LIDAR (Laser Imaging Detection and Ranging), stacked CPUs, high-power transistors, and lasers must be efficiently transferred to cooling media through the metallic interface. The micro-/nano-textured aluminum and copper devices were highlighted among several approaches and fabricated to enhance the boiling heat transfer process to the subcooled water. The plasma printing was proposed to fabricate a pure aluminum device with concave micro-textures and to describe the boiling heat transfer behavior with comparison to the bare aluminum plate. A copper device was wet-plated to have convex micro-textures and to discuss the effect of micro-textures on the heat transfer characteristics under the forced water cooling by varying the Reynolds number. The boiling curve on the micro-textured interfaces was newly constructed by improving the boiling heat transfer process by micro-/nano-texturing.
ECMO in Cath-Lab for Coronary, Structural or Combined Percutaneous Cardiac Interventional High-Risk Procedure
Authors: Rovero Gabriella
Published: July 2022

This chapter describes the use of ECMO for interventional cardiology procedures. In recent years, the rapid development of these techniques has allowed treatment of extremely complex patients, not subject to traditional cardiac surgery due to the very high operational risk which was, therefore, intended only for palliative medical therapy. These procedures are carried out by a multidisciplinary team composed of an interventional cardiologist, heart surgeon, anaesthetist, and perfusionist who collaborate closely during all phases of the patient’s hospitalisation.
Evaluation of Parathyroid Pathophysiology via Cell Distribution and Expression Patterns
Authors: Goncu Beyza
Published: July 2022

The parathyroid tissue is composed of the chief, oxyphil, and water-clear cells. The cell type in each parathyroid gland is highly heterogeneous between different pathologies. The parathyroid oxyphil cells are markedly increased in secondary hyperparathyroidism due to chronic kidney diseases. These cells include more eosinophil than oxyphil cells, but they are closer in size to the chief cells. Studies reported that the oxyphil cells are derived from chief cells, and this presents another cell type that occurs as “transitional oxyphilic cells.” As is known, calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) is expressed abundantly in the chief cells. Expression of CaSR is elevated in disparate parathyroid tissues, which is possibly related to differential expression levels of parathyroid-specific transcription factors including GCM2 (Glial Cells Missing Transcription Factor 2), MAFB (V-maf musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene homolog B), GATA3 (GATA Binding Protein 3), RXR (The retinoid X receptor), and even VDR (Vitamin D Receptor). The pathways that connect CaSR to parathyroid cell proliferation are precisely not known yet. Evaluation of oxyphil and chief cells of parathyroid glands and their differential expression patterns are important to understand the parathyroid function and its behavioral changes due to related diseases. This chapter presents a summary of the current literature on the cell type distribution of parathyroid and pathophysiology by comparing the expression patterns.
Evaluation of Diagnostic Accuracy and Therapeutic Approach of Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons to Non-Melanocytic Skin Lesions by Using Telemedicine
Authors: Tugrul Burcu , Yalici-Armagan Basak , Demirdag Hatice Gamze , Gunduz Ozge
Published: July 2022

Background: In the new circumstances of Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, teledermatology and teledermoscopy have become more important in daily practice for departments which visuality is at the forefront as dermatology and plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Objective: In this study, it is aimed to determine diagnostic accuracy and treatment approaches of non-melanocytic skin lesions between two clinics by store and forward teledermatology method and to evaluate the contribution of teledermoscopy to the diagnostic accuracy of dermatologists.

Methods: A total of 26 patients with non-melanocytic skin lesions were included to the study. Clinical images of the lesions were sent by email to three plastic surgeons and three dermatologists. The accuracy of the diagnoses were evaluated by comparing teledermatology with histopathology. Diagnosis and treatment approaches were recorded for both clinics. Dermatologists also defined their diagnosis with teledermoscopic images.

Results: The mean percentage of diagnostic accuracy among dermatologists’ was 74.3% and among plastic surgeons’ was 61.5%. There was no significant difference in diagnostic accuracy between departments (p=0.625). There was a statistically significant difference between the departments for diagnostic and treatment approaches (p values respectively p=0.002, p<0.001). Plastic surgeons prefered to confirm their pre-diagnosis histopathologically more than dermatologists. Plastic surgeons recommended surgical procedures for 25 lesions (96.2%) while dermatologists for 14 (53.8%) lesions. Teledermoscopy increased the rate of diagnostic accuracy of dermatologists from 74,3% to 82%.

Conclusions: Teledermatology is an effective method for non-melanocytic skin lesions with high diagnostic accuracy. Adding dermoscopy to teledermatology increases diagnostic accuracy of dermatologists on non-melanocytic skin lesions.
Dermatoscopy in the Diagnostics of Incontinentia Pigmenti Skin Lesions
Authors: Minic Snezana , Dobrosavljevic Danijela , Lalosevic Jovan , Trpinac Dusan
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Incontinentia pigmenti (IP) is a rare X-linked geno-dermatosis characterized by numerous findings. Skin biopsy and histopathological analysis are considered as minor criteria for the diagnosis of IP. We assume that dermoscopy can assist the earlier diagnosis of IP.
Objectives: To gain experience in earlier diagnosis of IP by observing dermoscopic findings of cutaneous changes.
Methods: We revised confirmed cases of IP and examined them using dermoscopy, comparing histopathological and dermoscopic results. 
Results: Stage I presented solitary and grouped vesicles in linear arrangement on erythematous skin. Early stage II presented star-shaped verrucous lesions on erythematous or pigmented skin. In well-developed lesions, dotted vessels surround keratotic part, some with thrombosed capillaries, resembling a viral wart. Stage III presented linear brown dots on the pigmented areas. Dermoscopic image was uniform in all the examined pigmented Blaschko linear changes. Stage IV presented numerous dotted vessels on the hypopigmented skin. Terminal hair was scarce or absent in all four stages. The surrounding normal skin had perifollicular depigmentations in stages III and IV.
Conclusions: Dermoscopy of all four stages is very specific compared to the dermoscopy of inflammatory dermatoses and pigmentations. Stage III has very close clinical, histological and dermoscopic mimickers and needs to be carefully examined with obligatory genetic testing. Dermoscopy of the stage IV closely corresponds to histopathological findings and may be crucial as a quick tool in revealing potential IP gene carriers. Dermoscopy should be used in addition to clinical examination since the two methods are complementary.
Nonsurgical Reshaping of the Lower Jaw With Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: A Retrospective Case Series
Authors: Rauso Raffaele , Rugge Luigi , Chirico Fabrizio , Nicoletti Giovanni Francesco , Fragola Romolo , Bove Pierfrancesco , Zerbinati Nicola , Lo Giudice Giorgio
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Non-surgical aesthetic treatments of the lower face are increasingly in demand, particularly aimed to restore facial youth following the changes secondary to a progressive resorption of facial skeleton and atrophy of facial fat compartments, which give the perception of a descent face.

Objective: The aim of this research is to describe non-surgical reshaping of aged lower jaw by means of hyaluronic acid fillers.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of data from adult female patients undergoing treatment of the lower third of the face with hyaluronic acid injections was performed. Injection techniques, relevant anatomy of the anatomical area and rheological properties of the fillers to be used are highlighted.

Results: Thirty-six consecutive patients were enrolled (100% female; mean age, 45.7 years). A minimum of 4 vials, up to 7, of hyaluronic acid filler, were injected in order to achieve the desired results. Visual analog scale (VAS) was used to assess patient satisfaction. Thirty-two patients (88.8%) rated their appearance post-treatment with a satisfaction score ranging between 85 and 100%. Total absence of ecchymosis and/or swelling in the early post-operative days has been highlighted. There were no cases of infection, paresthesia, hematoma or necrosis.

Conclusions: Jaw line remodeling with hyaluronic acid fillers, in patients not willing to undergo surgery, seems to be a viable option for ameliorating the definition of the lower third of the face, although it is mandatory to perform multi-layer injections using fillers with different rheological properties.
Evolução do comércio bilateral entre Brasil e China: análise das relações comerciais
Authors: Mendonça Talles Girardi , Silva Fabianna Kenia
Published: July 2022

O presente artigo buscou apresentar a evolução da relação comercial entre Brasil e China, bem como suas perspectivas futuras. Para isso, realizou-se uma revisão de literatura e o calculo da taxa de crescimento do comércio para setores selecionados. Através da análise por fator agregado das principais mercadorias transacionadas entre os dois países, no período de 2000 a 2015, verificou-se a predominância de produtos manufaturados no que diz respeito às exportações chinesas para o Brasil. Já no perfil da exportação do Brasil para a China constatou-se o contrário, com predominância de produtos básicos. Para os próximos anos, espera-se uma trajetória decrescente das taxas de crescimento do PIB chinês, devido às mudanças de seu modelo de crescimento que vem estimulando a demanda interna. Nesse sentido, a expectativa é de desaquecimento da economia brasileira, uma vez que, junto com a diminuição da demanda chinesa, não se espera elevação nos preços das commodities.
GABPA protects against gastric cancer deterioration via negatively regulating GPX1
Authors: Yin Binghua , Dong Bing , Guo Xiaohui , Wang Can , Huo Huazhi
Published: July 2022

Background: To explore the anti-cancer role of GABPA in the progression of gastric cancer (GC), and the underlying mechanism. Methods: Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was conducted to detect the expression pattern of GABPA in 45 pairs of GC and non-tumoral tissues. The relationship between GABPA expression and clinic pathological indicators of GC patients was analyzed. In AGS and SGC-7901 cells overexpressing GABPA, their migratory ability was determined by trans well and wound healing assay. The interaction between GABPA and its downstream target GPX1 was explored by dual-luciferase reporter assay, and their synergistical regulation on GC cell migration was finally elucidated. Results: GABPA was downregulated in GC tissues in comparison to normal ones. Low level of GABPA predicted high incidences of lymphatic and distant metastasis in GC. Overexpression of GABPA blocked AGS and SGC-7901 cells to migrate. GABPA could target GPX1 via the predicted binding site. GPX1 was upregulated in clinical samples of GC, and negatively correlated to GABPA level. The anticancer effect of GABPA on GC relied on the involvement of GPX1. Conclusions: GABPA is downregulated in GC samples, which can be utilized to predict GC metastasis. Serving as a tumor suppressor, GABPA blocks GC cells to migrate by targeting GPX1.
Measuring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the marketing industry of Serbia
Authors: Adžić Slobodan , Ivanović Stefan
Published: July 2022

Although publications on the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic are widely available, papers on the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on commercial firms, particularly marketing firms, are scarce. The aim of this exploratory study is to examine the impact of COVID-19 on the marketing industry in Serbia. Based on the variables generated from critical topics on marketing and the pandemic from the papers presented in the Literature Review section, we created a seven-pointLikert-type research scale entitled "Pandemic Impact on Marketing". The sample (n = 157) in the quantitative survey we conducted in November and December 2021 was intentional and predetermined. After confirming the sample was normally distributed, we conducted a reliability study of our 14-item scale. The calculated Cronbach's Alpha was 0.791. Since the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure of sampling adequacy was 0.776 and the Bartlett'stest of sphericity was Sig = 0.000, we further reduced our scale and yielded two interpretable components, Internal Success Factors, and External Success Factors. Finally, we conducted a series of parametric tests. The assessment of marketing experts from our sample on how successfully they coped with the pandemic was above average. They gave the over all success of their activities during the pandemic a rating of 5.01 out of 7. The marketing industry of Serbia has successfully dealt with the risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Science Communication on the Internet: Old genres meet new genres
Authors: Pla Ángel Adrián
Published: July 2022

Science Communication on the Internet, by Luzón and Pérez-Llantada (2019) deals with traditional, new, and incipient trends and genres on scientific online communication that have arisen due to the evolution of the Web 2.0 technologies. In this light, this new paradigm was portrayed by the combination of these technologies within the knowledge creation as well as the communicative processes of disciplinary communities. This book is addressed to researchers and members of the scientific community who are interested in the area of English for Specific Purposes.
The impact of masks on the condition of facial skin in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Śliwakowska Katarzyna , Radwańska Julia , Czuwara Joanna
Published: July 2022

Background: The aim of the study was to determine the effects of wearing masks on skin and dermatological diseases in the face among the participants of the survey conducted. Material and Methods: The respondents completed a questionnaire containing 22 single or multiple choice questions. Participation in the survey was voluntary and anonymous. The survey data was used only in this study. Results: The condition of facial skin, as assessed by the respondents, worsened in 69% of those using surgical masks. Regardless of the frequency of mask changing, adverse effects occurred in 60% of the respondents. The most common mask side effects reported by respondents were acne (in 75.7%) and skin exfoliation. More than 47% of pandemic respondents showed interest in skin care. Conclusion: Surgical masks better protect against COVID-19 virus penetration into the upper respiratory tract compared to cotton masks, while they increase the risk of adverse reactions on facial skin. Therefore, there is an increase in public awareness of the need for proper skin care with the use of protective masks.
A More Flexible Counterpart of a Huang–Kotz's Copula-type
Authors: Barakat Haroon , Alawady Metwally , Husseiny Islam , Elgawad Mohamed
Published: July 2022

We propose a more flexible symmetric counterpart of the Huang–Kotz’s copula of the 1st type. Both the counterpart and Huang–Kotz’s copula of the 1st type provide the same improvement in the correlation level. Moreover, the proposed copula includes special cases of many other extensions of the Farlie–Gumbel–Morgenstern (FGM) copula.
REE and Trace Elements Distribution in the Deep-sea Sediments from the Interoceanmetal (IOM) Polymetallic Nodule Exploration Area in the Clarion-Clipperton Fractures Zone, NE Pacific
Authors: Hikov Atanas , Milakovska Zlatka , Stoyanova Valcana , Stefanova Elitsa , Abramowski Tomasz , Chavdarova Silvia , Stavrev Milen
Published: July 2022

Geochemical features of the deep-sea sediments from a high polymetallic nodule area in the eastern part of the Clarion-Clipperton Fractures Zone (CCZ), NE Pacific were studied. Box-corer samples from six stations in individual depth layers 0–3, 3–5, 5–10, 10–20 cm were collected from 4300–4500 m depth. The deep-sea sediments were classified as clayey-siliceous oozes according to the mineral and grain-size analyses. The chemical composition of the studied samples is compatible with that of pelagic sediments. Manganese content varies from 0.16% to 0.70% being the highest in the geochemically active layer (top 7–12 cm) and decreases with depth. The Mn/Fe ratio, Ba, Co, Ni and Cu have the highest values in the first (0–3) and second (3–5) layers and decrease with depth. REE range is 195.84–357.79 ppm showing low variation between the layers. PAAS-normalized REE patterns show significant enrichment of MREE and HREE with strong negative Ce anomaly and weak positive Eu and Y anomalies. The geochemical characteristics of the studied sediments infer polygenic origin. The redox sensitive oxides and barite presense, Eh values and negative Ce anomaly, indicate oxidizing environment of sediment formation.
Global System for Space Monitoring of Environmental Littering
Authors: Kazaryan Maretta , Shakhramanyan Mihail , Richter Andrey , Getsov Petar , Gramatikov Pavlin
Published: July 2022

As a result of human activity, a huge number of landfills and industrial waste is formed. For timely intervention in the process of environmental pollution from unauthorized landfills and industrial waste, it is necessary to have a global automated (automatic) space monitoring system. A model of such a global system for landfill monitoring is proposed using remote sensing methods from space. Modern methods for designing information systems are applied. Several innovative methodologies have been developed and used in the proposed model. The use of different images from the following satellites is classified: QuickBird; Ikonos; IRS-1C/1D; Landsat 8; RapidEye; WorldView2; NOAA; Terra; Meteor-3M and Radarsat-1.
On complex Leonardo numbers
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Pamukkale University, Karataş Adnan
Published: July 2022

In this study, we introduce the complex Leonardo numbers and give some of their properties including Binet formula, generating function, Cassini and d’Ocagne’s identities. Also, we calculate summation formulas for complex Leonardo numbers involving complex Fibonacci and Lucas numbers.
Blood glucose, insulin and glycogen profiles in Sprague-Dawley rats co-infected with Plasmodium berghei ANKA and Trichinella zimbabwensis
Authors: Murambiwa Pretty , Nkemzi Achasih Quinta , Mukaratirwa Samson
Published: July 2022

Background

Plasmodium falciparum and tissue dwelling helminth parasites are endemic in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The geographical overlap in co-infection is a common phenomenon. However, there is continued paucity of information on how the co-infection influence the blood glucose and insulin profiles in the infected host. Animal models are ideal to elucidate effects of co-infection on disease outcomes and hence, blood glucose, insulin and glycogen profiles were assessed in Sprague-Dawley rats co-infected with P. berghei ANKA (Pb) and Trichinella zimbabwensis (Tz), a tissue-dwelling nematode.

Methods

One-hundred-and-sixty-eight male Sprague-Dawley rats (weight range 90–150 g) were randomly divided into four separate experimental groups: Control (n = 42), Pb-infected (n = 42), Tz-infected (n = 42) and Pb- + Tz-infected group (n = 42). Measurement of Pb parasitaemia was done daily throughout the experimental study period for the Pb and the Pb + Tz group. Blood glucose was recorded every third day in all experimental groups throughout the experimental study period. Liver and skeletal muscle samples were harvested, snap frozen for determination of glycogen concentration.

Results

Results showed that Tz mono-infection and Tz + Pb co-infection did not have blood glucose lowering effect in the host as expected. This points to other possible mechanisms through which tissue-dwelling parasites up-regulate the glucose store without decreasing the blood glucose concentration as exhibited by the absence of hypoglycaemia in Tz + Pb co-infection group. Hypoinsulinemia and an increase in liver glycogen content was observed in Tz mono-infection and Tz + Pb co-infection groups of which the triggering mechanism remains unclear.

Conclusions

To get more insights into how glucose, insulin and glycogen profiles are affected during plasmodium-helminths co-infections, further studies are recommended where other tissue-dwelling helminths such as Taenia taeniformis which has strobilocercus as the metacestode in the liver to mimic infections such as hydatid disease in humans are used.
Foguangshan en Chile: encuentro, adaptación e interacción cultural
Authors:   Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Ríos María Elvira
Published: July 2022

En 2002 se inaugura el templo budista Foguangshan en la comuna de Talagante, Santiago, Chile. Con el objetivo de enseñar e introducir el Dharma que enseña el fundador de la corriente del Budismo Humanista en Taiwán, el maestro Xingyun, las monjas taiwanesas a cargo del templo llevan a cabo una serie de actividades budistas y culturales. La capacidad de adaptación de un budismo que se autodefine como globalizador será un factor fundamental para su inserción en la sociedad chilena. Sin embargo, otros factores sociales, como la concepción general en torno al budismo en los chilenos y el rechazo a las instituciones religiosas influirán en el compromiso que Foguangshan requiere para su permanencia en el país.
A review of emissions on pavement materials and sustainability rating systems
Authors:   Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá D.C., COLOMBIA Colombia, Castro C. , Sabogal D. ,   Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá D.C., COLOMBIA Colombia, Fernández W. ,   Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Bogotá D.C., COLOMBIA
Published: July 2022

Since 2000 sustainability has become one of the main criteria for assessing and constructing road infrastructure projects. Several methodologies proposed measurements on the pavement's environmental impacts. One of the most relevant is the life cycle assessment (LCA), which estimates emissions generated by each life-cycle stage. A rating system is a tool for decision-making through an environmental rating of a project obtained by applying the best practices in sustainability that could generate impact reductions. This study makes a literature review of methodologies reported in the last years and evaluates the strengths and weaknesses.
Growth Increment of Tissue Cultured Abaca Seedlings Applied with Conventional Fertilizer and Biostimulant
Authors: Ramos Christine A. , Saludo K. E. , Corpuz O. S.
Published: July 2022

This study was conducted purposely to investigate the growth increment of tissue cultured Abaca seedlings applied with conventional fertilizer and biostimulant. And successfully reject the hypothesis that there is no significant difference on the plant height, pseudostem girth, leaf count per plant, leaf area per plant, shoots length, number of primary roots, and roots length of Abaca to the different combination of conventional and biostimulant fertilizers. And there is no correlation between treatments and parameters.

The application of SDF significantly promoted plant growth and root architecture of Abaca compared with the control, even with a limited amount of mineral nutrient input. Among the four with SDF treatments applied in the study, 100%, 75%, and 2.5g CF combined with SDF proved to be effective in both root development and aboveground growth promotion. There is a positive correlation between treatments and parameters.
Up-skilling Metalwork Technology in TVET Institutions in Rivers State for Relevance in the 21st Century Work Place
Authors: Ajie P. M. , Osoh M. N. , Thomas C. G.
Published: July 2022

The study examined the up-skilling needs of metalwork technology in TVET institutions in Rivers state for relevance in 21st century workplace. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The population of the study was 174 respondents which comprised 67 lecturers and 107 instructors in metalwork/mechanical department. No sampling was done as the population was manageable. Two research questions and two hypotheses were formulated. A survey questionnaire was developed to elicit responses from the respondents. The instrument was structured on 4-point rating scale, which was validated by two experts. The reliability of the instrument was established using Cronbach Alpha Reliability Coefficient which yielded a reliability index of .84. Descriptive mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions and to determine the disparity in the responses of the respondent. While t-test was used to test the stated null hypotheses at .05 significance level. The study found that general skills in metalwork technology to be up-skilled include problem solving, ICT applications, creativity, and effective communication skills. Also the study found that machining operation skills that needed to be up-skilled includes turning skills, thread cutting skills, filing skills, grooving skills drilling, forging, welding, and fabrication. It was recommended among others that from time to time, there should be on-the-job- training for all technologists on the improvement of their practical skills, level of ICT application skill, leadership skills effective communication skills, creativity skills for effective workplace relevance in the 21st century in higher institutions in Rivers State.