bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Unbalanced atrioventricular septal defect with dominant right ventricle: diagnostic criteria, indications for biventricular correction, and results. A clinical observation series
Authors: Didyk V. P. , Belov V. A. , Bukhareva O. N. , Laryutina O. A. ,  Akobyan T. L. , Kharsika A. A. , Makarov A. A. , Schneider Yu. A.
Published: December 2021

Relevance: Surgical treatment for congenital heart disease (CHD) with borderline left ventricle (LV) dimensions is one of the most challenging issues in current pediatric cardiac surgery. Despite the prevailing general trend to the expansion of indications for biventricular repair of an unbalanced atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) with a dominant right ventricle (RV), the diagnostic criteria for imbalance, feasibility of radical repair and its functional results are intensively discussed in the literature.

Aim: To present quantitative criteria for the assessment of the LV size which could serve as an indication for biventricular repair of the right dominant unbalanced AVSD.

Materials and methods: We present a  series of 4  patients with AVSD and dominant RV, who underwent radical repair of the defect. The mean age of the patients was 2.4 years, and 3 of 4 had concomitant CHD: tetralogy of Fallot, double outlet right ventricle with pulmonary artery stenosis, and moderate hypoplasia of the aortic arch with subaortic stenosis. Three of 4 patients had previously undergone palliative interventions: two of them – pulmonary bending, one, the first stage of univentricular repair (atrioseptostomy, cavopulmonary anastomosis). Two children had been diagnosed with Down syndrome. The mean left ventricular end diastolic diameter (LVEDD) at baseline was 17.9 mm, corresponding to Z score of -5.4.

Results: All four patients underwent biventricular repair of the defect with a  two-patch technique. In one case, it was supplemented with placement of the pulmonary trunk homograft prosthesis, in the other with pulmonary valve commissurotomy and cavopulmonary anastomosis due to moderate tricuspid valve stenosis and in the third case the mitral valve was replaced. In 3 patients pacemaker implantation was performed. The criterion for feasibility of complete septation was the ratio of the longitudinal dimensions of the left and right ventricles (LAR > 0.7), confirmed by computed tomography performed before the surgery. The mean LVEDD after surgery was 28.3 mm, corresponding to Z score of -0.8. At the time of the hospital discharge, the left and right atrioventricular valves insufficiency did not exceed 2 and 1 degrees, respectively.

Conclusion: Computed tomography allows for accurate measurement and comparison of the longitudinal dimensions of the heart ventricles with LAR index as a tool for assessment of the LV size before the biventricular repair. An additional prospective study is required to objectify the data obtained and identify predictors of an unfavorable outcome of radical repair in patients with right dominant unbalanced AVSD.
The choice of the insulin basal rate regimen at initiation of insulin pump therapy in routine clinical practice
Authors: Barsukov I. A. , Demina A. A. , Dreval A. V.
Published: December 2021

Background: Numbers of patients with diabetes mellitus using insulin pumps have been increasing every year. Successful achievement of glycemic targets with continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) is based on an adequate basal rate of infusion, carbohydrate coefficient and insulin sensitivity index. There are two approaches to basal insulin infusion rate, namely the flat one and the circadian; however, at present there is no convincing data on which one should be chosen at the start of insulin pump therapy.

Aim: To compare two regimens of basal insulin infusion rate at initiation of insulin pump therapy in routine clinical practice.

Materials and methods: We analyzed data from 120 patients with Type 1 diabetes mellitus, who were switched on insulin pump therapy in the Department of Endocrinology from 2017 to 2018. At initiation of CSII, 60 patients used the flat basal rate profile and the other 60 patients used the circadian basal rate, calculated with the Renner's scale. Safety of the two basal rate regimens was assessed based on glucose variability measured with continuous glucose monitoring during the first two days after the start of insulin pump therapy.

Results: Mean (± SD) coefficients of variation in the groups with circadian and flat basal rate at Day  1 were 31.06±12.13 and 32.74±10.7, respectively (p=0.423); at Day 2, 26.78±11.27 and 28.83±10.7 (p=0.309). Median [Q1; Q3] areas under glucose curve (AUC) values above the glucose targets in the groups with circadian and flat basal rate at Day 1 were 0.37 [0.03; 0.89] and 0.48 [0.08; 1.75], respectively, at Day 2 0.44 [0.03; 1.57] and 0.31 [0.1; 1.5], respectively (p>0.05). Median glucose AUC values below the goal in groups with circadian basal rate and flat basal rate on the first day were 0.01 [0; 0.06] and 0.02 [0; 0.1], respectively (p=0.855), on the second day – 0.00 [0; 0.01] and 0.00 [0; 0.02], respectively (р=0.085). We also haven’t found any between-group differences in the prevalence of glucose deviations below and above the target, as well as in the time spent in normoglycaemia.

Conclusion: The comparative analysis of two basal insulin rate regimens in Type 1 diabetic patients switched to insulin pump therapy has shown no significant differences between them. The use of Renner’s scale has no clinical advantages over the fixed basal insulin regimen at initiation of insulin pump therapy in adults.
Physiological, Hematological, Biochemical and Thermographic Changes on Supplementation of Rumen Protected Methionine and Choline in Transition Surti Buffaloes
Authors: Rathwa S.D. , Chaudhary S.S. , Singh V.K. , Patel S.B. , Manat T.D.
Published: December 2021

Background: Methionine and choline may play role in maintaining health by metabolic optimization in transition Surti buffaloes. Present study has evaluated physiological, hematological, biochemical and thermographic changes on supplementation of rumen protected methionine and choline in transition Surti buffaloes. Methods: 27 Surti buffaloes were divided in 3 groups (n=9) as G-I, G-II and G-III. Apart from basal diet offered to G-I (control), supplementation of RPM in G-II and RPM+RPC in G-III was done from -15 d to 30 d postpartum. Dose per/animal/day of RPM and RPC was 10 g and 50 g respectively. Blood collection, measurement of meteorology, BCS, physiological parameters and infrared thermography were done -15 d, 1st, 3rd and 6th week of calving. Result: RPM and RPC supplementation increased BCS, blood glucose, TP, ALB, T3, T4, Ca, P and Mg levels and decreased BUN, Cr, AST, ALT, GGT, GLDH and cortisol levels during transition period in Surti buffaloes. RPM and RPC supplementation also decreased RT, TT and ET at 1st week postpartum period in Surti buffaloes. Supplementation of RPM +RPC as compared to RPM alone, gave better results in terms of biochemical analytes in transition Surti buffaloes.
Incidence of Groundnut Leafminer (GLM), Aproaerema modicella (Deventer) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) and its Parasitic Fauna on Alternate Leguminous Hosts in Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Murugasridevi K. , Jeyarani S. , Kumar S. Mohan
Published: December 2021

Background: The groundnut leafminer (GLM), Aproaerema modicella is an important pest of several legume crops which causes 50 to 100 per cent yield loss in India. The exploration of indigenous natural enemies is crucial to the success of every biological control strategy. Besides, alternative host plants act as a source of both herbivorous pests and their natural enemies. In this view, occurrence of GLM and their parasitic fauna on groundnut, alternate leguminous hosts viz., redgram and babchi were recorded. Methods: Survey on damage potential of GLM and their parasitic fauna were recorded on groundnut at Sivagangai and Coimbatore districts of Tamil Nadu, India during 2016 to 2018. Survey was also conducted to find the damage potential of A. modicella on alternate leguminous hosts viz., redgram, babchi and their parasitic fauna at Coimbatore district. The damage potential of A. modicella, per cent parasitization and parasitoid emergence were assessed from A. modicella infested groundnut, redgram and babchi leaves. Result: Severe incidence of A. modicella was recorded as 98.10% (2016 to 2017) and 98.45% (2017 to 2018) at Sivagangai district. The parasitization of GLM was also found higher at Sivagangai recording 46.67% in both the years which was positively related with the pest population. 13 hymenopteran parasitoids belonging to eight families were recorded. Among them, Avga choaspes Nixon recorded high per cent parasitoid emergence (20.00%). Furthermore, GLM incidence on redgram and babchi indicated the highest damage potential of 38.20 and 34.50 per cent and parasitization of 33.33 and 20.00 per cent, respectively during 2017 to 2018.
La potencia de la mirada bioética de Paulina Rivero Weber
Authors: Caudillo Jonathan
Published: December 2021

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Clinical Manifestation and Outcomes of Thrombolytic and Consevative Therapy in Covid-19 Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Pattern: A Case Series
Authors: Muhammad Raditya Rizki , Anisah Nadya , Kurniawan Arief Bowo , Hairudi Hairudi
Published: December 2021

COVID-19 pandemic has become a global issues, especially involving cardiovascular diseases. The management of COVID-19 patients with ST-Segment elevation in early pandemic era faces new challenges. Challenges can occur in term of patient’s delay and healthcare safety. This case series discussed clinical manifestations, examination findings, alternative strategies including thrombolytic and conservative therapy, and patients’ outcomes.
Case Presentation - Biventricular Hypertrophy and Valvular Pulmonary Stenosis in Adult Patient with Noonan Syndrome: A Rare Case
Authors: Pristianto Tinton , Fagi Rosi Amrilla
Published: December 2021

Introduction: Noonan syndrome (NS) is a genetic disorder often accompanied by multiple congenital abnormalities. The prevalence of NS at live birth has been reported as one in 1000-2500 individuals. About 80% of patients with Noonan syndrome have abnormalities in the cardiovascular system.Case presentation:41-year-old Javanese male presented with chief complaint shortness of breath.  His Body Mass Index (BMI) was 18,3. He had an oval-shaped face with a short neck, thin hair, and prominent nasolabial fold. Echocardiography showed biventricular hypertrophy alongside pulmonary valve stenosis, pulmonary regurgitation and minimal pericardial effusion. Discussion: In 1962, Jacqueline Noonan, a pediatric cardiologist, identified 9 patients whose faces were very similar, had short stature, significant chest deformities, and with pulmonary stenosis. Noonan syndrome is a relatively common non-chromosomal syndrome that is similar to the phenotype of Turner's syndrome and presents with cardiovascular malformations. Adult with NS has distinctive facial features such as ptosis, wide eyes, low posterior rotation of ears and helical thickening, and a wide neck.Pulmonary stenosis is the most common heartdefect found in NS, besides HCM isalsoquitecommon inabout20% of patients. We reported a case of a patient with typical characteristics of NS such as pulmonary valve stenosis accompanied by biventricular ventricular hypertrophyand its typical face who survived through adulthood.Conclusion: Syndrome Noonan in the adult is quite rare and difficult to diagnose. We reported a case of an adult man with facial appearance and echocardiographic findings identical with Noonan Syndrome.
Potential Biomarkers as Early Detection of Diabetic Cardiomyopathy
Authors: Hariadi Hariadi , Giani Maia Thalia , Anggraeni Silvia Handika
Published: December 2021

Abstract: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most prevalent and burdensome among chronic disease worldwide. Its complications accelerate mortality rate within population. Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is one of diabetes macrovascular complications, which symptoms are frequently unforeseen. Advances in pathogenesis understanding DCM underlying mechanisms remain not fully perceived. Current diagnostic approach of DCM can hardly determine diabetic patients with asymptomatic cardiomyopathy. Previous studies suggested biomarkers might detect early stage DCM. There are numerous selective biomarkers representing several pathophysiological pathways, such as myocardial fibrosis, inflammatory response, cardiomyocyte apoptosis, and metabolic dysregulation in the development of diabetic heart anomaly  It was also reported those biomarkers are useful for the prognostic assessment of the disease. However, not all biomarkers are cardiac specific and can be an auspicious diagnostic tool candidate. Recent studies show that there are certain biomarkers, such as microRNA, H-FABP, IGFBP7, and some other novel cardiac biomarkers were more specifically associated with the pathological mechanism of DCM. In this review, we aimed to discuss the role of several potential cardiac biomarkers as early detection in DCM that may predict future incident of DCM, and contribute to improving mortality prediction in patients with subclinical DCM.Keywords: Biomarker; Diabetic Cardiomyopathy
Features of the innovative and creative potential of future education specialists
Authors: Kvas Olena , Zyazyun Laryssa , Khalo Zoriana
Published: December 2021

The current state of economic and social development requires from a professional the ability not only to operate with a certain set of professional knowledge obtained in higher education, but also the formed creative opportunities, the ability to self-realization in further independent activity. Therefore, higher education institutions face an important problem of developing the creative potential of youth, which in turn involves the organization of the educational process taking into account the psychological patterns of development of the entire system of personal qualities in student age. Therefore, the problem of identifying the degree of formation of the creative and innovative potential of future managers and checking the effectiveness of the psychological and pedagogical conditions for their acquisition of professional competencies in this direction in the educational process is urgent. Taking this into account, the main purpose of the study is to find new ways to develop and stimulate the innovative and creative potential of future education managers. For this, the methods of theoretical analysis were used. As a result of the research, the basic principles of development and stimulation of the innovative and creative potential of future education managers were generalized and systematized.
The Effect of Maternal Vitamin D Status on Fetal Growth and Stunting: A Systematic Review
Authors: Karmali Nareesa , Blake Kanisha , Olivers Brownmagnus , Ekejiuba Sussan , Azuine Romuladus
Published: December 2021

Background and Objective: Impaired fetal growth and stunting remain immense public health problems involving maternal nutrition during pregnancy, as linear growth failure in children is the most common form of undernutrition across the world. Although both are preventable through adequate prenatal care and nutrition, impaired fetal growth and stunting continue to be implicated in multiple child health morbidities, physical, and psychological functioning. Recent knowledge and requirements for normal fetal and neonatal development are lacking. This systematic review investigates the effects of maternal vitamin D status on fetal growth and stunting.
Methods: We reviewed three widely-used publications databases: the National Institutes of Health’s PubMed, Clarivate Analytics’ Web of Science, and Google Scholar using pre-established inclusion and exclusion criteria and keyword search strategy. Studies from 2010 to 2020 were included if they reported vitamin D levels on pregnant women, indicated growth outcomes and used quantitative measurements. We excluded non-English language studies, studies with ambiguous outcomes, studies that did not specify vitamin D intake, and studies that involved other maternal health complications. The search was implemented using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA).
Results: Out of a total of 2,481 studies reviewed, we identified 8 studies on vitamin D and fetal growth and stunting. Published literature addressing maternal vitamin D status on fetal growth and stunting remains ambiguous. Five studies demonstrated improvements in fetal and humerus z-scores, which are known proxies for fetal growth, in groups with higher vitamin D status. Three studies found no statistical significance between vitamin D levels and fetal growth. Vitamin D status and ethnicity were correlated; vitamin D interacts with calcium levels in pregnant mothers to improve bone mineralization and fetal growth.
Conclusion and Implications for Translation: Further studies are needed to understand the relationship between maternal vitamin D, ethnicity, and fetal growth and the long-term effects of maternal vitamin D levels on neonatal, early childhood, and adolescent growth.
 
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HIV Prevention in sub-Saharan Africa: Where Are Adolescents in the Continuum?
Authors: Armstrong-Mensah Elizabeth , Tetteh Ato Kwamena
Published: December 2021

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the leading cause of death among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa and the second leading cause of death among adolescents globally, yet this population is not expressly targeted in HIV prevention. Consequently, HIV prevalence among this population continues to rise. In 2014, McNairy and El-Sadr developed and proposed an HIV prevention continuum framework to ensure zero HIV infection among HIV uninfected people. While a step in the right direction, the continuum does not categorically focus on adolescents and thus, does not include mechanisms to offset the potential challenges this population experiences in HIV prevention. Intentionally involving adolescents in HIV prevention is crucial, as this population is considered integral to achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 3.3 target of eliminating HIV by 2030. This paper examines the challenges of adolescent participation in HIV prevention in sub-Saharan Africa using the McNairy and El-Sadar HIV prevention continuum framework as a backdrop.
 
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Principle of Most Favoured Nation: Description, Modern Evolution, and Analysis of the Exceptionality of the Principle in A Contemporary World
Authors: Lavdari Frans
Published: December 2021

The "most favoured nation" principle is the cornerstone of the modern international trading system. Each state is obliged to reflect the benefits it offers a nation over other WTO adherents as well. This system, however, although it proved effective until the last century for the creation of an international free trade system, today has lost its capabilities, mainly degraded by “private” international agreements between nations, such as RTA, FTA, PTA and REIO, who have torn apart the principle and created groups of nations, each with their own personal advantages which are bestowed only on the nations adhering to the agreement. The following sections aim to give a description of this phenomenon and its evolutions up to modern times, through an analysis of the various exceptionality of the "most favored nation" principle, of the situation of modern free trade agreements, and of the effects both for national legislations and markets, in order to be able to understand what are the conditions facing the global market today and, above all, if the principle of "non-discrimination" is still a cornerstone in the trade relations in the MFN.
Study of the Optical, Electrical, Structural and Morphological Properties of Electrodeposited Lead Manganese Sulphide (PbMnS) Thin Film Semiconductors for Possible Device Applications
Authors: Nwori Augustine Nwode , Ezenwaka Nnaedozie Laz , Ottih Ifenyinwa Euphemia , Okereke Ngozi, Agatha , Okoli Nonso Livinus
Published: December 2021

Semiconductor thin films of lead manganese sulphide (PbMnS) have been successfully deposited on florinated tin oxide (FTO) conductive glass substrate using an electrodeposition method. Lead acetate (Pb(CH3COO)2), manganese sulphate (MnSO4.H2O) and thiourea (CH4N2S) were the precursor used for lead (Pb2+), manganese (Mn2+) and sulphur (S2-) sources respectively. The concentration of manganese (Mn2+) was varied while keeping the concentrations of Pb2+ and S2- constant at 0.2 M and 0.1 M respectively. The deposited films were annealed at temperature of 250 oC and subjected for optical, electrical, structural and morphological characterizations. The results of the characterizations showed that the deposited thin films of PbMnS have high absorbance, high absorption coefficient throughout VIS and NIR regions. The band gap energy of the films is tuned to the order of 1.9 eV to 2.0 eV and tends to constant as concentration of Mn2+ increased. The electrical properties (electrical resistivity and conductivity) of the films are dependent on the concentration of Mn2+ and film thickness. The range of values of the electrical properties is found to be within the range of values for semiconductor materials. The XRD analysis revealed that the deposited thin films of PbMnS is crystalline but the crystallinity declined with increase in concentration of Mn2+. The SEM morphology showed that the surfaces of the films are highly homogeneous in nature and particle sizes are uniform on the substrate with the majority of the particles been spherical in shape. These observed properties exhibited by the deposited thin films of PbMnS make the films good materials for many optoelectronic and electronic applications such as solar cell, light emitting diode (LED), photodetector etc.
Hydrodynamic characteristics of lateral withdrawal with effects of the slope ratio
Authors: Zhao Wen-long , Zhang Jian , He Wei , Zhang Tian-xiang , Wang Shan , Shi Lin
Published: December 2021

Lateral withdrawal is widely performed in water transfer and water supply projects. Hydrodynamic characteristics of intake are crucial to safe and stable operation. In this study, a 3-D numerical volume of fluid model was established and validated through experimental tests. Hydrodynamic characteristics and secondary flow were investigated under scenarios with the vertical slope and different slope ratios. The helix-shaped recirculation and surface vortex are generated, and the secondary flow near the surface layer is more serious. Adding a slope ratio is beneficial to improve the flow patterns and recirculation, while the surface vortex width increases. Additionally, with the decrease in the slope ratio, recirculation width and the ratio of recirculation to the width of the layer decrease, and the minimum values are 9.19 cm and 22.97%, respectively. However, the lower the slope ratio is, the greater the recirculation inhibition effects, and the more serious the surface vortex. With the decrease in the slope ratio, the widest surface vortex width and the ratio of the widest surface vortex to the width of the layer increase from 6.1 to 12 cm and from 7.82 to 17.14%, respectively. This research represents an advance in lateral withdrawal and provides support for further designs.
The potential of Blue-Green infrastructure as a climate change adaptation strategy: a systematic literature review
Authors: Almaaitah Tamer , Appleby Madison , Rosenblat Howard , Drake Jennifer , Joksimovic Darko
Published: December 2021

Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) consists of natural and semi-natural systems implemented to mitigate climate change impacts in urban areas, including elevated air temperatures and flooding. This study is a state-of-the-art review that presents recent research on BGI by identifying and critically evaluating published studies that considered urban heat island mitigation and stormwater management as potential benefits. Thirty-two records were included in the review, with the majority of studies published after 2015. Findings indicate that BGI effectively controls urban runoff and mitigates urban heat, with the literature being slightly more focused on stormwater management than urban heat island mitigation. Among BGI, the studies on blue- and blue-green roofs focused on one benefit at a time (i.e. thermal or hydrologic performance) and did not consider promoting multiple benefits simultaneously. Two-thirds of the selected studies were performed on a large urban scale, with computer modelling and sensor monitoring being the predominant assessment methods. Compared with typical Green Infrastructure (GI), and from a design perspective, many crucial questions on BGI performance, particularly on smaller urban scales, remain unanswered. Future research will have to continue to explore the performance of BGI, considering the identified gaps.
Are we planning blue-green infrastructure opportunistically or strategically? Insights from Sydney, Australia
Authors: Kuller Martijn , Reid David J. , Prodanovic Veljko
Published: December 2021

Strategic placement of water-sensitive urban design (WSUD) is essential in optimising its performance and maximising co-benefits. However, little is known about the current placement and interconnectedness between WSUD assets and the performance of current planning strategies. We evaluated the placement of existing WSUDs in a highly urbanised catchment in Sydney, Australia. We used a three-step process: (1) compiling a comprehensive spatial asset database, (2) performing spatial correlation analysis between asset locations and biophysical, urban form and socioeconomic variables and (3) using a novel approach to facilitate holistic understanding through analysing asset locations compared with the outcome of the spatial suitability analysis tool (SSANTO). WSUD coverage was generally low, with clustering in some municipalities. Placement was constrained by physical variables, such as slope, limited space and varying land uses. However, placement was not detectably influenced by most socioeconomic variables. SSANTO's suitability score at asset locations was only slightly higher than average, suggesting that the placement of existing WSUD was opportunistic, rather than strategically planned. Further development and implementation of tools able to account for spatial constraints will help guide future WSUD placement as a component of green urban stormwater management.
Isotopic and hydrogeochemical characterization of groundwater and surface water from a mine site in Tanzania
Authors: Musiba Musiba Masamba , Rwiza Mwemezi J.
Published: December 2021

This study used the hydrochemical properties of water to reveal the causes of water quality degradation. The results showed that most samples located downstream of the mine tailings dam were slightly acidic with pH as low as 4.6. Samples with high levels of Na+, Cl−, and could not be isotopically linked to the local geochemistry, but the anthropogenic activities and evaporation were probably responsible for the observed water chemistry. The Piper diagram indicated cations were dominated by Ca and Mg, while anions were dominated by bicarbonates and sulphates. Pb and Hg levels (mean 70.29 and 17.95 μg/L, respectively) were all higher than the World Health Organization (WHO) and Tanzanian drinking water guidelines. Mining activities probably contributed to the observed low pH values and elevated concentration of cyanides, heavy metals, and metalloids. Stable isotope results indicated a vulnerability of the water to recent contamination that could be attributed to anthropogenic activities. Moreover, isotopic studies indicated a flow pattern from the eastern to the western side of the mine study site. Lowland samples were more 3H-enriched than highland ones. The present study concludes that groundwater recharge from recent local precipitation may have an impact on the sources studied.
Hydro-environmental response to the inter-basin water resource development in the middle and lower Han River, China
Authors: Zhang Junhong , Guo Liquan , Huang Tao , Zhang Dongdong , Deng Zhimin , Liu Linshuang , Yan Tao
Published: December 2021

As one of the most important influencing factors, inter-basin water resource development has been exerting an increasingly evident impact on the hydro-environment of river basins. The Han River was selected as a case study to reveal the hydro-environmental response to China's inter-basin water resource development. The hydrological changes and water-quality variations resulted from the middle route of the South-to-North Water Transfer Project (SNWTP) and the Three Gorges Reservoir (TGR) operation were examined based on a hydro-environmental model. The results indicated that the runoff reduction is obvious after the SNWTP operation, and the low-flow duration significantly increased by 4–5 months. Consequently, the flow decrease significantly contributed to the water quality deterioration in the middle and lower Han River, while the Yangtze-Han Water Diversion Project (YHWDP) can not alleviate the situation completely. Moreover, the nutrient assimilative capacity decreased after water diversion, which agrees with the hydrological changes along the middle and lower Han River. The quantitative analysis performed in this study distinguishes the spatiotemporal variation in water quality variables using the integrated model. It provides insights into water quality management under the influences of inter-basin water resource development.
The optimal allocation of water resources oriented to prioritizing ecological needs using multiple schemes in the Shaying River Basin (Henan Section), China
Authors: Li Hang , Qu Xiao-Ning , Tao Jie , Hu Chang-Hong , Zuo Qi-Ting
Published: December 2021

China is actively exploring water resources management considering ecological priorities. The Shaying River Basin (Henan Section) serves as an important grain production base in China. However, conflicts for water between humans and the environment are becoming increasingly prominent. The present study analyzed the optimal allocation of water while considering ecological priorities in the Shaying River Basin (Henan Section). The ecological water demand was calculated by the Tennant and the representative station methods; then, based on the predicted water supply and demand in 2030, an optimal allocation model was established, giving priority to meeting ecological objectives while including social and comprehensive economic benefit objectives. After solving the model, the optimal results of three established schemes were obtained. This revealed that scheme 1 and scheme 2 failed to satisfy the water demand of the study area in 2030 by only the current conditions and strengthening water conservation, respectively. Scheme 3 was the best scheme, which could balance the water supply and demand by adding new water supply based on strengthening water conservation and maximizing the benefits. Therefore, the actual water allocation in 2030 is forecast to be 7.514 billion (7.514 × 109) m3. This study could help basin water management departments deal with water use and supply.
Zmieniająca się szkoła wobec wymagań rynku pracy, i nie tylko
Authors: Christoph Monika
Published: December 2021

Celem artykułu jest ukazanie sytuacji szkoły w kontekście zmieniającej się rzeczywistości i wymagań rynku pracy. Zaprezentowano nowoczesne wymiary szkoły oraz przykłady projektów Modelu Szkoły Ćwiczeń. Podjęto kwestie rozwoju gospodarki cyfrowej oraz związanych z nią kompetencji przyszłości, a także roli nauczyciela w zmieniającej się szkole. Artykuł stanowi kompilację refleksji odnoszącej się z jednej strony do analiz teoretycznych, a z drugiej strony do praktyki edukacyjnej odzwierciedlonej w doświadczeniach zawodowych Autorki.
Child protection from the civil law perspective – selected issues
Authors: Kałdon Barbara M.
Published: December 2021

Care for the well-being of the youngest family members is one of the main goals of the legislator. A properly functioning family does not require an interference of the officials as long as it does not deviate from the generally accepted standards. However, if such a situation occurs, it is necessary to undertake legal mechanisms aimed at restoring the proper functioning of the family. Consequently, various branches of the law regulate instruments to help the family overcome the crisis.

The article presents selected areas of civil law child protection referring to such issues as prohibition of using corporal punishment against a minor and the consequences of its violation, other forms of abusing parental authority, as well as the regulation of certain relations between parents and children.
Matrimonial property
Authors: Siraji Ahmad Hussein Abdul Shakoor , Halim Muhamad Mustakim Abdul
Published: December 2021

This research studies matrimonial property, which is a marital financial right that was not discussed by classical scholars in their books; it is a new, contemporary issue. The problem of this research is that in most contemporary societies, the husband can no longer cover all the household expenses or improve the financial status of the family on his own, which results in the wife's going out for work and contributing to many expenses like the house, car, etc. Spouses may not pay attention to this matrimonial property; however, when marriage is terminated, disputes about it arise. This research offers answers about the concept of matrimonial property and its types; the ruling of this property and how it can be divided. It also elaborates on the definition of matrimonial property and the legality of claiming it. Thus, this research is divided into two sections: the first explains the matrimonial property and its types, and the second clarifies the ruling of the matrimonial property. The paper also includes an introduction and a conclusion that presents the research findings.
wife’s right to husband’s property earned upon marriage
Authors: Abdelgayed Ahmed Fathi Ramdan , Soliman Ragab Abou Melih Mohamed , Salem Khobaib Ali Saeed , Elbahrawi Salah Mohamed Moustafa Moustafa
Published: December 2021

There are rising voices at present calling for the wife’s sharing ownership of her husband’s property that is earned during their marital relationship, on the premise that such property is earned due to the mutual effort of both spouses, with the wife carrying out house chores and thus allowing the husband time to work, or with both having jobs and contributing to the welfare of the family and maximizing their property. Some countries legalized such matrimonial property, binding the husband to share with his wife whatever he earns during their marital relationship. In this study, I examined the corroborating proofs of such a stance and concluded that each spouse is independent in terms of ownership, wealth, income, and disposal. I also concluded that financial transactions between the spouses are liable to legal rulings on financial transactions in general and that if the two spouses dispute the ownership of any property, the claimant is bound to prove the validity of such a claim.
Matrimonial property disputes
Authors: Ahmed Ahmed Ramadan Mohamed , Zaghloul Saad Gomaa Gomaa , Bakar Marina Abu
Published: December 2021

Matrimonial property plays an important role in achieving family stability and in building the society. Therefore, due attention must be given to the reality of the matrimonial property, how it is managed and the rules governing it when disputes about it arise to protect the financial rights of both spouses from any damage that can threaten the stability and development of the society. This study has a number of objectives that can bring about balance regarding the issue of matrimonial property, including: Reaching an accurate definition of matrimonial property, Laying down the rules and guidelines of matrimonial property, Clarifying the legal characterization of matrimonial property.
Wife’s right to her husband’s property that is disputed by them both
Authors: Salem Khobaib Ali Saeed , Elbahrawi Salah Mohamed Moustafa Moustafa , Soliman Ragab Abou Melih Mohamed , Abdelgayed Ahmed Fathi Ramdan
Published: December 2021

This research study addresses the perspective of Islamic jurisprudence on the right established for a wife in her husband’s property that is disputed by them both, especially after termination of their marital relationship. The research problem lies in that many women, upon their separation from their husbands, believe that their husbands’ financial welfare was only a result of their own assistance in undertaking marital responsibilities. This research study attempts to answer the question raised in such cases: What are the rights established for women against their husband in case they claim so?. The study seeks to highlight the objectives of the Shar?‘?h behind marriage and legalization of divorce, and to illustrate the established as a woman’s right in her husband’s property which she should have shared with him or substituted him in managing, through different considerations. The significance of the study lies in the emergent need for investigating it due to contemporary occurrences. This study builds on a descriptive and deductive comparative approach, along with a referential and applied method based on the juristic maxims and Shar?‘?h objectives, drawing only on preponderant legal opinions; outweighed views and their proofs are not mentioned in this study.
Al-Takyi?f Al-Fiqh? (Fiqh? characterization) of matrimonial property in Islamic jurisprudence
Authors: Eletrebi Mahamed Fathy Mohamed , Suleiman Hassan
Published: December 2021

‘Urf (custom) and al-ma?lahah al-mursalah (public interest) are among the sources of law disputed by u??l?s; however, the majority of scholars are aware that public interest and its guidelines revolve around the Shar?‘ah Objectives and that custom is legally authoritative and can be referred to for judgment. It is widely known that the statement, "Al-‘?datu Muhakkamah", is one of the major universal maxims for the Shafi‘ite school. Undoubtedly, referring to ‘Urf and al-ma?lahah al-mursalah, within the legislative framework and according to the divisions recognized by u??l?s, aims at the realization of the public interests, and in some cases, private interests of certain society groups. The research seeks to reach a sound fiqhi characterization (al-taky?f al-fiqh?) for the matrimonial property in view of two sources of law, namely custom and public interest, and for the rights of each spouse to the matrimonial property while marriage exists or in case of separation due to divorce of death.
Reality jurisprudence and its impact on legalizing matrimonial property
Authors: Elbahrawi Salah Mohamed Moustafa Moustafa , Salem Khobaib Ali Saeed , Abdelgayed Ahmed Fathi Ramdan , Soliman Ragab Abou Melih Mohamed
Published: December 2021

This research paper discusses the jurisprudence of reality and the reality of legalizing matrimonial property, along with expected familial problems upon application of matrimonial property. It concludes that it is prohibited to legalize or codify matrimonial property. The necessity of establishing research centers that follow the fatwa institutions or academies. It is no longer sufficient for understanding reality to follow up on social, historical, political, and possibly economic and medical studies subject to jurisprudence research. Rather, it has gone beyond that into the necessity of engaging realistic critical study.
Exploiting legal fictions in circumventing legitimate rights in marital property
Authors: Abous Meryem , Aziz Nor Azmawati Abdul
Published: December 2021

The Marriage is the norm of life and living in the family’s embrace under the shade of affection and tranquility is a goal that everyone who takes this step seeks, and the happiness and balance of the family can only be achieved by obtaining what can be achieved from the requirements of a decent life.But not everything that a person wishes to realize, some have intervened Factors and inconveniences make married life impossible to continue, and the most important of these factors, according to a scientific study, is money According to ourIslamic law, the offspring  must be legitimate, and this will not happen except through legal marriage, and in the verse it is associated. Money with children because it has a strong influence and a close link to married life, which in turn is considered a partnership between two parties. The spouses may not be successful in completing this partnership, and the matter ends in divorce, and often the woman is forced to demand her legal and material rights. In this research, I will discuss, in particular, the tricks that some lawyers use to make things difficult, or to prevent the divorced woman from having her rights, especially material ones.
protection of a wife’s rights against the elements of narcissism and gaslighting in domestic violence
Authors: Ismail Sukriah , Urus Nur Sarah Tajul , Binawae Farida Isa , Siraji Ahmad Hussein Abdul Shakoor
Published: December 2021

This study constructively focused on the polemic in a household regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic that hits the world. For example, China experienced a high number of divorce cases during the emergency order period. In Malaysia, during the Movement Control Order (PKP), a number of wives lodged a significant number of complaints of conflict or domestic violence to the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM). This indicates the existence of domestic conflict on a large scale. This study is timely to examine the causes of domestic violence conflict. The second objective is to identify the rights of wives in the household and the third, to propose a standard procedure of a nurturing household to the State Religious Affairs Department. This study used a qualitative methodology. The content analysis method was used with materials that were significantly library-sourced consisting of primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected from the book of fiqh to clarify the rights and responsibilities of the wife in the household. Secondary data is based on published material, such as textbooks, journal articles, online databases and the Internet. For analysis, this study used a combination of data analysis methods, namely descriptive, critical and comparative approaches.
Regulation and consumer protection of fintech in Indonesia
Authors: Noor Afif , Ahamat Haniff , Marzuki Ismail , Wulandari Dwi , Junaidi Akhmad Arif , Lisdiyono Edy , Trisnawati Bakti
Published: December 2021

Islamic fintech lending regulation and consumer protection are important matters that serve as behavioral guidelines and guarantee the fulfillment of consumer rights. Islamic fintech lending has high risks, such as default, sharia compliance, and implementation of dispute resolution. This study aims to find and analyze the regulation and protection of Islamic fintech lending consumers in Indonesian laws and regulations. This research is normative juridical research that examines the law as a norm in legislation by using secondary data which is analyzed qualitatively by descriptive analysis method. Normatively, there are no regulations that specifically regulate or contain Islamic fintech lending. Thus, consumer protection is also weak. Policymakers must carry out legal reforms by issuing laws or regulations that regulate Islamic fintech lending and its business activities to realize legal certainty, justice, and benefit.
Standards, Processes, and Tools Used to Evaluate the Quality of Health Information Systems: Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Noël René , Taramasco Carla , Márquez Gastón
Published: December 2021

Background

Evaluating health information system (HIS) quality is strategically advantageous for improving the quality of patient care. Nevertheless, few systematic studies have reported what methods, such as standards, processes, and tools, were proposed to evaluate HIS quality.

Objective

This study aimed to identify and discuss the existing literature that describes standards, processes, and tools used to evaluate HIS quality.

Methods

We conducted a systematic literature review using review guidelines focused on software and systems. We examined seven electronic databases—Scopus, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery), ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, IEEE Xplore, Web of Science, and PubMed—to search for and select primary studies.

Results

Out of 782 papers, we identified 17 (2.2%) primary studies. We found that most of the primary studies addressed quality evaluation from a management perspective. On the other hand, there was little explicit and pragmatic evidence on the processes and tools that allowed for the evaluation of HIS quality.

Conclusions

To promote quality evaluation of HISs, it is necessary to define mechanisms and methods that operationalize the standards in HISs. Additionally, it is necessary to create metrics that measure the quality of the most critical components and processes of HISs.
Patient Recruitment System for Clinical Trials: Mixed Methods Study About Requirements at Ten University Hospitals
Authors: Fitzer Kai , Haeuslschmid Renate , Blasini Romina , Altun Fatma Betül , Hampf Christopher , Freiesleben Sherry , Macho Philipp , Prokosch Hans-Ulrich , Gulden Christian
Published: December 2021

Background

Clinical trials are the gold standard for advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes. For their success, an appropriately sized cohort is required. However, patient recruitment remains one of the most challenging aspects of clinical trials. Information technology (IT) support systems—for instance, patient recruitment systems—may help overcome existing challenges and improve recruitment rates, when customized to the user needs and environment.

Objective

The goal of our study is to describe the status quo of patient recruitment processes and to identify user requirements for the development of a patient recruitment system.

Methods

We conducted a web-based survey with 56 participants as well as semistructured interviews with 33 participants from 10 German university hospitals.

Results

We here report the recruitment procedures and challenges of 10 university hospitals. The recruitment process was influenced by diverse factors such as the ward, use of software, and the study inclusion criteria. Overall, clinical staff seemed more involved in patient identification, while the research staff focused on screening tasks. Ad hoc and planned screenings were common. Identifying eligible patients was still associated with significant manual efforts. The recruitment staff used Microsoft Office suite because tailored software were not available. To implement such software, data from disparate sources will need to be made available. We discussed concrete technical challenges concerning patient recruitment systems, including requirements for features, data, infrastructure, and workflow integration, and we contributed to the support of developing a successful system.

Conclusions

Identifying eligible patients is still associated with significant manual efforts. To fully make use of the high potential of IT in patient recruitment, many technical and process challenges have to be solved first. We contribute and discuss concrete technical challenges for patient recruitment systems, including requirements for features, data, infrastructure, and workflow integration.