bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Research in Computational Expressive Music Performance and Popular Music Production: A Potential Field of Application?
Authors: Bontempi Pierluigi , Carnovalini Filippo , Rodà Antonio , Canazza Sergio
Published: December 2022

In music, the role of the interpreter is to play her/his part manipulating the performance parameters in order to offer a sonic rendition of the piece capable of conveying specific expressive intentions. Since the 1980s there has been a growing interest in computational expressive music performance (EMP). This research field has two fundamental objectives: the understanding of the phenomenon of human musical interpretation and the automatic generation of expressive performances. Rule based, statistical, machine and deep learning approaches have been proposed, most of them devoted to the classical repertoire, in particular to piano pieces. On the contrary, we present an introduction to the role of expressive performance within popular music and to the contemporary ecology of pop music production, based on the use of Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and virtual instruments. After an analysis of the tools related to expressiveness commonly available to modern producers we propose a detailed survey of research into the computational EMP field, highlighting the potential and limits of what is present in literature with respect to the context of popular music, which by its nature cannot be completely superimposed on the classical one. In the concluding discussion we suggest possible lines of future research in the field of computational expressiveness applied to pop music.
Automatic Generation of Literary Sentences in French
Authors: Moreno-Jiménez Luis-Gil , Torres-Moreno Juan-Manuel , Wedemann Roseli
Published: December 2022

In this paper, we introduce a model for the automatic generation of literary sentences in French. It is based on algorithms that we have previously used to generate sentences in Spanish and Portuguese, and on a new corpus consisting of literary texts in French that we have constructed, called [FR]. Our automatic text generation algorithm combines language models, shallow parsing and deep learning, artificial neural networks. We have also proposed and implemented a manual evaluation protocol to assess the quality of the artificial sentences generated by our algorithm, by testing if they fulfill four simple criteria. We have obtained encouraging results from the evaluators for most of the desired features of our artificially generated sentences.
Coupling Retinaface and Depth Information to Filter False Positives
Authors: Nanni Loris , Brahnam Sheryl , Lumini Alessandra , Loreggia Andrea
Published: December 2022

Face detection is an important problem in computer vision because it enables a wide range of applications, such as facial recognition and analysis of human behavior. The problem is challenging because of the large variations in facial appearance across different individuals and different lighting and pose conditions. One way to detect faces is to utilize a highly advanced face detection method, such as RetinaFace, which uses deep learning techniques to achieve high accuracy in various datasets. However, even the best face detectors can produce false positives, which can lead to incorrect or unreliable results. In this paper, we propose a method for reducing false positives in face detection by using information from a depth map. A depth map is a two-dimensional representation of the distance of objects in an image from the camera. By using the depth information, the proposed method is able to better differentiate between true faces and false positives. The authors evaluate their method on a combined dataset of 549 images, containing a total of 614 upright frontal faces. The results show that the proposed method is able to significantly reduce the number of false positives without sacrificing the overall detection rate. This indicates that the use of depth information can be a useful tool for improving face detection performance.
Multi-aspects AI-based Modeling and Adversarial Learning for Cybersecurity Intelligence and Robustness: A Comprehensive Overview
Authors: Sarker Iqbal H.
Published: December 2022

Due to the rising dependency on digital technology, cybersecurity has emerged as a more prominent field of research and application that typically focuses on securing devices, networks, systems, data and other resources from various cyber-attacks, threats, risks, damages, or unauthorized access. Artificial Intelligence (AI), also referred to as a crucial technology of the current Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0 or 4IR), could be the key to intelligently dealing with these cyber issues. Various forms of AI methodologies, such as analytical, functional, interactive, textual as well as visual AI can be employed to get the desired cyber solutions according to their computational capabilities. However, the dynamic nature and complexity of real-world situations and data gathered from various cyber sources make it challenging nowadays to build an effective AI-based security model. Moreover, defending robustly against adversarial attacks is still an open question in the area. In this paper, we provide a comprehensive view on "Cybersecurity Intelligence and Robustness", emphasizing multi-aspects AI-based modeling and adversarial learning that could lead to addressing diverse issues in various cyber applications areas such as detecting malware or intrusions, zero-day attacks, phishing, data breach, cyberbullying and other cybercrimes. Thus the eventual security modeling process could be automated, intelligent, and robust compared to traditional security systems. We also emphasize and draw attention to the future aspects of cybersecurity intelligence and robustness along with the research direction within the context of our study. Overall, our goal is not only to explore AI-based modeling and pertinent methodologies but also to focus on the resulting model's applicability for securing our digital systems and society.
SuperHyperGirth on SuperHyperGraph and Neutrosophic SuperHyperGraph With SuperHyperModeling of Cancer’s Recognitions
Authors: Garrett Henry
Published: December 2022

The research is on the SuperHyperGirth and the neutrosophic SuperHyperGirth. A SuperHyperGraph has SuperHyperGirth where it’s the longest SuperHyperCycle. To get structural examples and instances, I’m going to introduce the next SuperHyperClass of SuperHyperGraph based on SuperHyperGirth. It’s the main. It’ll be disciplinary to have the foundation of previous definition in the kind of SuperHyperClass. This SuperHyperClass is officially called “SuperHyperFlower”. If there’s a need to have all SuperHyperCycles until the SuperHyperGirth, then it’s officially called “SuperHyperOrder” but otherwise, it isn’t SuperHyperOrder. There are two instances about the clarifications for the main definition titled “SuperHyperGirth”. These two examples get more scrutiny and discernment since there are characterized in the disciplinary ways of the SuperHyperClass based on SuperHyperGirth and they’re called “SuperHyperFlower.” A SuperHyperGraph has “neutrosophic SuperHyperGirth” where it’s the strongest [the maximum value from all SuperHyperCycles amid the minimum value amid all SuperHyperEdges from a SuperHyperCycle.] SuperHyperCycle. In “Cancer’s Recognitions”, the aim is to find either the longest SuperHyperCycle or the strongest SuperHyperCycle in those neutrosophic SuperHyperModels. For the longest SuperHyperCycle, called SuperHyperGirth, and the strongest SuperHyperCycle, called neutrosophic SuperHyperGirth, some general results are introduced. Beyond that in SuperHyperStar, all possible SuperHyperPaths have only two SuperHyperEdges but it’s not enough since it’s essential to have at least three SuperHyperEdges to form any style of a SuperHyperCycle. There isn’t any formation of any SuperHyperCycle but literarily, it’s the deformation of any SuperHyperCycle. It, literarily, deforms and it doesn’t form. A basic familiarity with SuperHyperGraph theory and neutrosophic SuperHyperGraph theory are proposed.
A Case of COVID-19 Successfully Treated with Minocycline and Saiko-Keishi-To
Authors: Ohe Masashi , Shida Haruki , Yamamoto Junya , Seki Masahide , Park Youjin , Furuya Ken , Nishio Saori
Published: December 2022

Since the beginning of 2020, tetracycline (TC), such as minocycline (MINO), has been used to inhibit coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Traditional Japanese Kampo medicine, such as Saiko-keishi-to (SKT), has recently received a lot of attention for its anti-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) effects. We describe a COVID-19 patient treated with MINO and SKT in anticipation of their anti-SARS-CoV-2 properties. A 90-year-old male patient with Alzheimer’s disease was referred to a medical clinic due to fever, appetite loss, and general malaise. Based on positive SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen tests, he was diagnosed with COVID-19. He did not have COVID-19 pneumonia, but he had difficulty in eating on his own. As a result, he was referred to a hospital for admission. After admission, he was treated with molnupiravir to avoid aggravation. Seven days after his admission, he was discharged. After his discharge, he was referred to our hospital as an outpatient due to a prolonged mild fever and general malaise. As a precaution, a real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test was performed, which yielded a positive result. Therefore, the aforementioned symptoms were thought to be caused by prolonged COVID-19. He was treated with MINO and SKT due to the anti-viral properties of these two drugs. The RT-PCR test became negative 7 days after receiving this treatment, and the fever and general malaise subsided.
Talbot Effect in InAs/GaAs Coupled Cylindrical Quantum Dots Ensemble
Authors: Mantashyan Paytsar , Mantashian Grigor , Hayrapetyan David
Published: December 2022

Talbot effect is a self-imaging or lensless imaging phenomenon of a periodic grating illuminated by a collimated light beam at regular distances from the grating. Research on the Talbot effect has recently made significant strides thanks to the quick development of optical superlattices. The emergence of various applications of this effect in fields such as optics, acoustics, X-ray, plasmonics, and information processing has led to the increasing importance of obtaining a Talbot carpet with the use of different structures. In this paper, we investigate the Talbot effect that originates from the tunneling effect between an ensemble of vertically coupled cylindrical quantum dots (QDs). The Talbot carpet can be manipulated by changing the parameters of the QD system. In the current paper, two modified Pöschl-Teller potentials were used to model the QDs ensemble. The exciton’s lifetime and tunneling time’s dependence on the first QD’s potential half-width is found for a fixed value of the external electric field. The nonlinear changes in the refractive index and absorption spectrum dependent on the tunneling effect are obtained. Afterward, the Talbot carpet formation is investigated, particularly the dependences of the formed periodic wavefront’s visibility on medium length, coupling field’s strength, and tunneling parameter. Finally, we have observed the intensity distribution of the diffraction field at Talbot half-distance.
Pectin Extraction from Residues of the Cocoa Fruit (Theobroma cacao L.) by Different Organic Acids: A Comparative Study
Authors: Jarrín-Chacón Jenny Paola , Núñez-Pérez Jimmy , Espín-Valladares Rosario del Carmen , Manosalvas-Quiroz Luis Armando , Rodríguez-Cabrera Hortensia María , Pais-Chanfrau José Manuel
Published: December 2022

Ecuador is the world's fifth largest cocoa producer, generating hundreds of annual tons of residues from this fruit. This research aims to value this residual (cocoa pod husk) by using it as raw material to obtain pectin, which is widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. For them, the extraction of three different organic acids with GRAS status (and therefore safe for their use), citric, malic and fumaric acids, were studied. In addition, two other factors, temperature (70-90°C) and extraction time (60-90 min), were explored in a central composite design of experiments. Under the conditions of the experiment, it was obtained that the best yields were reached for citric acid, malic acid and fumaric acid and for ~86 min of extraction time. The temperature did not show a significant influence on the yield. The pectins obtained under optimal conditions were characterised, showing their similarity with commercial pectin. However, the equivalent weight and the esterification degree of the pectin obtained with fumaric acid classify it as having a high equivalent weight and a low degree of esterification. It differs significantly from the other two acids, perhaps due to the limited solubility of fumaric acid.
Peptidome Profiling of Bubalus Bubalis Urine and Assessment of its Antimicrobial Activity against Mastitis-Causing Pathogens
Authors: Kumar Rohit , Tyagi Nikunj , Nagpal Anju , Kaushik Jai Kumar , Mohanty Ashok Kumar , Kumar Sudarshan
Published: December 2022

Urinary peptides are the products of systemic protein turn over which are excreted out of the body and hence can serve as an important biomarker for various pathophysiology. These peptides in other species of bovine have been reported to possess several bioactive properties. To investigate the potential of urinary peptides we generated a peptidome profile from the urine of Murrah Buffaloes (n=10). Urine samples were processed using <10 kDa MWCO filter, filtrate obtained was used for peptide extraction using Solid Phase Extraction (SPE). Eluate, obtained after SPE was extracted using ethyl acetate and the peptide-containing aqueous phase was collected. We extensively assessed the antimicrobial properties of the urinary aqueous phase. The nLC-MS/MS of the aqueous phase from 10 animals resulted in the identification of 8165 peptides originating from 6041 parent proteins. 76 Proteases responsible for the release of these sequences from precursor proteins were also identified. We further analyzed these peptide sequences to identify bioactive peptides and classify them into anti-cancerous, anti-hypertensive, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory groups with a special emphasis on antimicrobial properties. With this in mind, we simultaneously conducted experiments to evaluate antimicrobial properties of urinary aqueous extract on three pathogenic bacterial strains S. aureus, E. coli, & S. agalactiae.
Unstable Behavioural Pattern of Teesta River and its Impact on Riverine Dwellers: A Case Study of Confluence Area of Teesta and Dharala River, India
Authors: Das Mantu , Parveen Mst Tania , Ghosh Deep , Sarkar Abhisek , Alam Jiarul , Saha Snehasish
Published: December 2022

The power of the river does not always work to the benefit of living things; rather, it has the ability to destroy human society and has negative effects on the environment. River Teesta has a prodigious significance on the riverine dweller and its changing precarious behaviour has repercussions on the lives of millions. Utilizing satellite images and 41 years of temporal analysis, the mapping of channel extraction and channel shifting has been demonstrated. Delineating the exact channel boundary is a laborious operation, but MNDWI technique is really valuable in this situation to produce valuable results. Descriptive statistics are used to analyze the Teesta River's active flow line migration trend and channel migration behaviour. A particular river's oscillating character over time has both beneficial and detrimental power, destroying important resources for environmental sustainability and human society while also providing fertile mother earth as a source of wealth. As a result, another goal of the current study was to determine how vulnerable riverine residents were. A livelihood vulnerability index (LVI) based on the riverine inhabitants' exposure, sensitivity, and capacity for adaptation was created. According to the findings, the river's erratic behaviour is putting the people who live beside it in danger. Therefore, it is vitally necessary to implement a capable management strategy to stop bank failure at the Teesta-Dharala confluence in order to save the riverine residents.
A pH-Controlled Intelligent Inhibitor Based on PAM Hydrogel for Steel Corrosion Protection in Wide Range pH NaCl Medium
Authors: Yang Qing , Lin Bing , Tang Junlei , Wang Yingying , Zheng Hongpeng , Zhang Hailong , Nie Zhen , Zhang Yanna
Published: December 2022

To provide carbon steel a long corrosion protection effect in NaCl solution with various pH, a pH-controlled intelligent inhibitor based on poly-acrylamide (PAM) and oleate imidazoline (OIM) was synthesized. SEM, FT-IR and TGA results indicating the OIM inhibitor was successfully loaded into PAM hydrogel with a very high content (39.64 wt%). The OIM release behavior from hydrogel structure have two stages, quickly release and sustained release. The pH of solution could affect the initial release kinetics of OIM inhibitor and the diffusion path in hydrogel structure. Weight loss measurement of L80 steel in different pH solution with OIM@PAM proved the inhibitor responsive release mechanism and an-ti-corrosion performance. The inhibition efficiency of OIM@PAM can maintain over 80% after long term immersion in harsh corrosive environment (pH 3), which is much higher than the inhibition efficiency of inhibitor in moderate corrosive solution.
Nodding Syndrome, a Case-control Study in Mahenge, Tanzania: Onchocerca volvulus and not Mansonella perstans as Risk Factor
Authors: Amaral Luis-Jorge , Bhwana Dan , Mhina Athanas D , Mmbando Bruno , Colebunders And Robert
Published: December 2022

In South Sudan, three case-control studies found a positive association between Nodding Syn-drome (NS) and a Mansonella perstans infection. To investigate whether M. perstans could play the primary and sole causal role in the development of NS, we examined blood films of persons with and without epilepsy in rural villages affected by NS in Mahenge, Tanzania, to identify M. perstans infections. Study participants were also examined for onchocercal nodules and skin lesions and tested for the presence of anti-O. volvulus antibodies (Ov16 ELISA). One hundred and thirteen epilepsy cases and 132 controls were enrolled, with a mean age of 28.3 years (interquartile range 22 – 34 years); 125 (51%) were females. Of the persons with epilepsy, 43 (38.1%) met the probable NS criteria. M. perstans infection was absent in all participants, but Ov16 prevalence and oncho-cerciasis-associated skin manifestations were positively associated with epilepsy, including probable NS. Onchocercal nodules in the mothers of cases were also positively associated with epilepsy. In conclusion, in contrast with O. volvulus, M. perstans is likely not endemic in Mahenge and therefore cannot be a co-factor for NS in the area. Hence, this filaria cannot be the primary and sole causal factor in the development of NS.
О распределении плотности плазмы, генерируемой предымпульсом фемтосекундного лазера
Authors: Цыгвинцев Илья Павлович , Tsigvintsev Il'ya Pavlovich , Гасилов Владимир Анатольевич , Gasilov Vladimir Anatol'evich
Published: December 2022

Обсуждаются результаты вычислительных экспериментов, в которых моделируется разлет плазмы, генерируемой лазерным излучением на этапе наносекундного «предымпульса», идущего впереди основного импульса фемтосекундного диапазона длительности. Выполнена серия плазмодинамических расчетов для различных материалов лазерной мишени. Показано, что в рамках рассмотренной постановки задачи, соответствующей типичным условиям натурных экспериментов, распределение плотности лазерной плазмы в целом удовлетворительно аппроксимируется простой трехпараметрической формулой.
Processing of Ready-to-Brewed Drink from Pomelo, Baby Orange, and Lemon Peel Combination
Authors: Hidayatulloh Alpin , Mas Rizki Kusuma Angger , Muflihati Iffah , Suhendriani Sari
Published: December 2022

Indonesia memiliki potensi produksi dan jumlah konsumsi jeruk yang tinggi. Kulit jeruk adalah limbah buah yang potensial untuk diolah menjadi produk pangan, salah satunya adalah minuman siap seduh. Minuman siap seduh merupakan salah satu minuman yang mudah dijumpai, digemari dan populer di Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik kimia dan sensoris minuman siap seduh dari kombinasi kulit jeruk berbagai varietas seperti pomelo, jeruk baby, dan lemon. Produk dibuat melalui pemisahan kulit, pemotongan, blanching, perendaman dalam air es, dan pengeringan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kadar air teh kulit jeruk telah sesuai dengan standar SNI yaitu dibawah 8,00%. Minuman seduhan dari kulit jeruk memiliki pH dengan kisaran 6,77 -6,84. Nilai warna yang dihasilkan menunjukkan adanya perbedaan yang nyata pada masing-masing formulasi. Secara sensoris, formulasi terbaik yaitu F3 dengan tingkat kesukaan secara keseluruhan tertinggi yaitu 3,73.
Sifat Fisikokimia Pati Tahan Cerna Hasil Hidrolisis Asam dan Heat Moisture Treatment pada Pati Maizena
Authors: Wukirsari Tuti , Saepuddin Endang , Hanafiah Ivanka Putri
Published: December 2022

Prevalensi diabetes yang terus meningkat baik di Indonesia maupun di dunia memerlukan inovasi-inovasi di bidang pangan. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan modifikasi pada pati maizena dengan hidrolisis asam (HA) dan heat moisture treatment (HMT) dengan berbagai kombinasi konsentrasi HCl dan lamanya HMT. Kemudian pengaruh modifikasi HA dan/atau HMT terhadap sifat fisikokimia pati maizena ditentukan. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan HA dan/atau HMT akan menurunkan daya cerna sampai 56%, swelling power sampai 10 kali, dan viskositas sampai 2 kali pada pati termodifikasi. Data-data tersebut membuktikan terjadinya perubahan struktur granula pati maizena termodifikasi menjadi lebih rapat dan kristalin.
STABILITAS SERBUK PEWARNA ALAMI BERBASIS ANTOSIANIN BUAH NAGA MERAH APKIR TERVARIASI PELARUT ASAM DALAM BERBAGAI KONDISI EKSTERNA
Authors: Eko Wiyono Andi , Windaru Runteka Oryzatania , Choiron Miftahul , Ruriani Eka , Belgis Maria
Published: December 2022

Antosianin merupakan pigmen berwarna merah, ungu, biru dalam buah naga merah kualitas apkir yang memiliki potensi sebagai sumber pewarna alami. Antosianin memiliki sifat lebih stabil apabila ditambahkan pelarut asam karena mampu memperkuat warna antosianin saat dilakukan proses pengeringan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui stabilitas serbuk pewarna alami buah naga merah apkir dengan penambahan pelarut asam dalam berbagai kondisi eksternal yaitu variasi pH, lama pemanasan suhu tinggi, kondisi suhu penyimpanan, penambahan garam dan penambahan gula, serta mengetahui perlakuan terbaik pada uji stabilitas serbuk pewarna alami buah naga merah apkir dengan penambahan pelarut asam. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan uji stabilitas serbuk pewarna buah naga merah apkir dengan variasi jenis pelarut asam yakni asam sitrat dan asam askorbat dalam konsentrasi 0,3% dan 3%. Data hasil uji stabilitas serbuk pewarna disajikan dalam bentuk tabel dan grafik dan dijabarkan secara deskriptif, penentuan perlakuan terbaik dianalisis dengan metode spider web. Hasil uji stabilitas serbuk pewarna alami menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan A1 dengan penambahan asam sitrat 0,3% merupakan perlakuan terbaik karena serbuk pewarna A1 mampu lebih stabil disimpan dalam suhu lemari es 10⁰C selama 7 hari, stabil dalam variasi larutan buffer asam sitrat pH 3-6, stabil dalam pemanasan selama 0-45 menit, dan juga stabil dalam larutan garam 2%, 4%, dan 6%. Serbuk pewarna yang mampu stabil pada kondisi penyimpanan suhu ruang 27⁰C adalah serbuk pewarna A4, dan serbuk pewarna yang mampu stabil dalam variasi konsentrasi gula 20%, 40%, dan 60% adalah serbuk pewarna A2.
Trends in Surgical Treatment of Proximal Humeral Fractures and Analysis of Postoperative Complications Over a Decade in 384,158 Patients
Authors: Alrabaa Rami G. , Ma Gabrielle , Truong Nicole M. , Lansdown Drew A. , Feeley Brian T. , Zhang Alan L. , Ma C. Benjamin
Published: December 2022

Background:

Surgical treatment options for proximal humeral fractures include hemiarthroplasty (HA), reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA), and open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). The objectives of this study were to analyze the trends in surgical treatment of proximal humeral fractures across a decade and to compare complications, reoperation rates, and readmission rates between ORIF and RSA.

Methods:

The PearlDiver MUExtr Database was used to identify patients with proximal humeral fractures who were treated with ORIF, HA, or RSA between 2010 and 2019 and analyze yearly trends. Complications, revision procedures, demographic characteristics, comorbidities, and emergency room visits and hospital readmissions within 90 days of the surgical procedure were compared between ORIF and RSA cohorts for patients who had at least 2-year follow-up data.

Results:

In this study, 384,158 patients with proximal humeral fractures were identified in the 10-year period between 2010 and 2019. There was a significant increase in the frequency of RSA and a decrease in the frequency of ORIF and HA over time (p < 0.0001). Compared with patients who underwent ORIF or HA, patients who underwent RSA were more likely to be older (p < 0.0001), to be female, and to have a higher Charlson Comorbidity Index. Patients who underwent ORIF had higher complication rates (23.03% compared with 18.62%; p < 0.0001) and higher reoperation rates (20.3% compared with 10.3%; p < 0.0001) than patients who underwent RSA. Patients who underwent RSA had higher emergency room visit rates (20.0% compared with 16.7%; p < 0.001) and hospital readmission rates (12.9% compared with 7.3%; p < 0.0001) within 90 days of the surgical procedure compared with patients who underwent ORIF.

Conclusions:

There has been an increasing trend in RSA utilization for the surgical treatment of proximal humeral fractures, along with a decreasing trend in HA and ORIF, over time. Patients who underwent ORIF for a proximal humeral fracture had higher complication and reoperation rates compared with patients who underwent RSA. Patients who underwent RSA had higher emergency room visit and hospital readmission rates within 90 days of the surgical procedure compared with patients who underwent ORIF, which may be attributable to the RSA cohort being older and having more comorbidities.

Level of Evidence:

Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Osseointegration for Lower-Extremity Amputees
Authors: Vernice Nicholas A. , Askinas Carly A. , Black Grant G. , Truong Albert Y. , Reif Taylor J. , Rozbruch S. Robert , Otterburn David M.
Published: December 2022

» Osseointegration for lower-extremity amputees, while increasing in frequency, remains in its relative infancy compared with traditional socket-based prostheses.

» Ideal candidates for osseointegration have documented failure of a traditional prosthesis and should be skeletally mature, have adequate bone stock, demonstrate an ability to adhere to a longitudinal rehabilitation protocol, and be in an otherwise good state of health.

» Lowering the reoperation rate for soft-tissue complications depends heavily on surgical technique and on the implant device itself; the current gold standard involves a smooth implant surface for dermal contact as well as maximal skin resection to prevent skin breakdown against the prosthesis. This may include the need for thighplasty to optimize skin reduction.

» Interdisciplinary peripheral nerve management, such as targeted muscle reinnervation, performed in tandem with a plastic surgery team can treat existing and prevent future symptomatic neuromas, ultimately improving pain outcomes.
Monitoreo de fauna pelágica de los Montes submarinos del Pacífico colombiano usando BRUVS
Authors: Ladino Archila Felipe , Cardeñosa Diego , Bessudo Sandra , Cuellar Andres , Muriel Felipe , Carvajal John , Amariles Diego , Duarte Alejandra
Published: December 2022

En diciembre de 2021 se desarrolló la primera expedición a los montes submarinos de las dorsales de Malpelo y de Yuruparí. En total se exploraron ocho montes submarinos por medio de BRUVS (Baited Remote Underwater Video Systems). Se desplegaron 48 BRUVS, registrando cinco especies pelágicas (Sphyrna lewini, Mobula birostris, Pteroplatytrygon violácea, Kajikia audax y Istiophorus platypterus), donde Pteroplatytrygon violácea constituyó un nuevo registro para la región. En todas las zonas se registraron especies pelágicas, aunque los tiburones se asociaron exclusivamente a los montes al oeste de las dorsales, en especial al monte conocido como Bajo Navegador, el más somero de la región. Este trabajo es un primer paso para orientar las siguientes exploraciones de estos ecosistemas.
Assessment literacy and practices of Literature-in-English teachers in Nigeria
Authors: Ugwu Eucharia Okwudilichukwu , Ezeokoli Francis
Published: December 2022

The study investigated Literature-in-English teachers' assessment literacy and practices in Nigeria. The mixed method design was adopted, and the participants were 47 secondary school teachers selected from 47 schools in the Ibadan metropolis, Oyo, State, Nigeria. Teachers’ Assessment Literacy Test (r=.78), Class Assessment Checklist, and Interview Guide were used to collect quantitative and qualitative data. The quantitative data were analyzed using the descriptive statistics, and the qualitative data were content analyzed. Analysis of data exposed teachers' inadequate knowledge of assessment and total neglect of assessment in their teaching-learning process. The frequency of teachers' practice of assessment was very low. Only 2% of the lessons taught within 10 weeks were guided with adequate formative or summative assessment; and 82% of the lessons were delivered with no assessment. Teachers used very few and easy methods of assessment that may not serve improvement purposes. They also have misconceptions about assessment. The results have implications for effective Literature-in-English pedagogy
UMA OUTRA HISTÓRIA AMAZÔNICA
Authors: Veloso dos Santos Tiago
Published: December 2022

Na historiografia clássica sobre o desenvolvimento amazônico, o período 1920-1960 é caracterizado como uma época de decadência e estagnação da economia regional, provocada pelo colapso do ciclo da Borracha, a derrocada de grupos econômicos locais e das finanças do Estado. Entretanto, este também foi um período de ampliação das redes de hierarquia urbana e uma lenta, mas persistente reorganização econômica que se manifestou nas duas principais cidades da região, Belém e Manaus. Em Belém, a recuperação se manifestou em um pequeno setor industrial regional e na consolidação de uma rede urbana viabilizada pela infraestrutura ferroviária. Em Manaus, na conclusão do projeto urbano modernizador. Houve, portanto, uma outra história regional, que reconhecida em dados, evidências e vivências possibilitam compreender a região a partir das forças produtivas internas, que propiciaram o florescimento de atividades econômicas tradicionais e contraditam a leitura majoritária de estagnação.
PERIODIZAÇÃO DO DESMATAMENTO NA AMAZÔNIA LEGAL: DA METADE DO SÉCULO XX AO COMEÇO DO SÉCULO XXI
Authors: Zanin Paulo Rodrigo , Marinho Rogério Ribeiro , Neves Juliana Rocha Duarte , Nogueira Ariane Reis
Published: December 2022

No presente artigo são analisados o padrão do desmatamento na Amazônia Legal (AML), as relações entre o desmatamento, atividades agropecuárias e a fiscalização ambiental na AML, além de revisar as gestões dos diferentes regimes políticos que governaram o Brasil. O objetivo destas diferentes abordagens é realizar periodizações da evolução do desmatamento na AML. Com base no padrão espacial, agentes e vetores do desmatamento na AML são definidos dois grandes períodos, com divisor temporal nos anos 2000. Por outro lado, considerando os modelos de ocupação e desenvolvimento da Amazônia, associado com a evolução do desmatamento, são definidos 5 períodos, com divisores temporais em meados das décadas de 1960, 1980, 2000 e 2010. Em síntese, verifica-se uma lenta evolução nas políticas de proteção da Amazônia desde o final do século XX, com destaque para a década de 2000, enquanto que no período atual a gestão da AML vive um retrocesso socioambiental.
AS PREMISSAS CONTRADITÓRIAS DA DESTERRITORIALIZAÇÃO E A RETERRITORIALIZAÇÃO
Authors: Fernades Siqueira Campos Karoline , Rodrigues Mendonça Marcelo , Batista Campos Vinícius , Lucas Cândido de Farias Paulo
Published: December 2022

O território da Comunidade Tradicional do Iratapuru/Amapá foi impactado com a implantação da Usina Hidrelétrica de Santo Antônio, transformando não apenas estruturalmente as moradias, mas criando efeitos duradouros na identidade dos seus lares, que gerou a perda da identidade territorial. O presente estudo visa por meio dos olhares dos moradores - relatos vividos - elucidar a perspectiva do antes e o depois. Nesta perspectiva foram utilizados os preceitos metodológicos com base na revisão de literatura, ampliando a discussão da problemática em questão, e de modo qualitativo usar as entrevistas e conversas semiestruturadas para melhor compreender a realidade dos envolvidos. Diante da narrativa dialogada, apresentará quais alterações e dinâmicas foram diagnosticados, bem como o novo estilo de vida, com implicações sociais, as quais não apresentaram melhoras significativas na vida dos povos locais.
Increased Incidence of Mastoiditis in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma following Anti-PD-1 Therapy: A Propensity-Matched Analysis
Authors: Liu Yonglong , Wen Kai , Zhang Weijing , Li Huifeng , You Rui , Chen Siyuan , Li Jian , Chen Mingyuan , Hua Yijun
Published: December 2022

Background Mastoiditis can be triggered by radiotherapy and is closely associated with hearing loss. We aimed to explore the incidence rate of mastoiditis in locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (LANPC) patients following anti-programmed death 1 (PD-1) therapy. Methods Patients with primary locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma who were treated with intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and concurrent cisplatin-based chemotherapy with or without anti-PD-1 therapy between from January 2020 to January 2022 in one medical facility were retrospectively reviewed. Group A received neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) + concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) + anti-PD-1 therapy, while Group B did not receive anti-PD-1 therapy. A propensity score matching (PSM) method was used to match patients from each group in a 1:1 ratio. Severity of mastoiditis was evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), specifically, mastoid opacification was graded from mild to severe on a scale of 0–3. Results In total, 146 out of 259 eligible patients were propensity matched, with 73 patients in Group A and 73 patients in Group B. No significant differences were observed in the patient and tumor characteristics between Group A and Group B. There were no significant differences between the two groups for the incidence rates of severe mastoiditis before NACT, before CCRT and 0 month following CCRT; while the incidence rates of severe mastoiditis 3, 6 months following CCRT in the Group A versus Group B were 34.2% versus 20.5% (p = 0.044), 37.7% versus 21.9% (p ＜ 0.001), were significance different respectively. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) with repeated measures showed that anti-PD-1 therapy (p = 0.031) significantly increased the incidence rate of severe mastoiditis in LANPC patients compared to that of immunotherapy-free patients following CCRT (p < 0.001). Conclusions LANPC patients following anti-PD-1 therapy experienced severe mastoiditis with an increased probability.
The Effect of Date Fruit Consumption on Early Postpartum Hemorrhage: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Niknami Maryam , Farash Maryam , Rahnavardi Mona , Maroufizadeh Saman , Darkhaneh Roya Faraji
Published: December 2022

Background
Postpartum hemorrhage, anemia and iron deficiency are important health problems. Using safe, cheap, and available methods to reduce the amount of hemorrhage after childbirth can be effective for the mother's health during this period. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the effect of the date fruit consumption on the amount of hemorrhage after natural childbirth.
Methods
This was a randomized clinical trial that was conducted on 98 women who were referred to the maternity ward of Al-Zahra Hospital in Rasht using the available sampling method. The data collection tool included a questionnaire on personal characteristics and fertility and the Pictorial Blood loss Assessment Chart (PBLAC). Two hours after delivery, 100-gram of date fruits was given to the intervention group and the amount of hemorrhage was recorded during the first 24 hours. Data analysis was performed using independent t-tests, Chi-square, Fisher, Shapiro-Wilk, Kolmogorov-Smirnov, and Mann-Whitney tests. A P < 0.05 was considered significant.
Results
The mean hemorrhage rate after normal delivery in the two date and control groups was 33.7 ± 16.7 and 50.9 ± 33.3, respectively. The amount of postpartum hemorrhage in the date group was significantly lower than in the control group (P = 0.009).
Conclusion
Consumption of dates is effective in reducing the amount of hemorrhage after natural childbirth; thus, it is recommended to consume this fruit during the postpartum period. Also to confirm the findings, it is recommended to conduct similar studies in this field.
Trial registration:
This trial was registered with the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials; https://www.irct.ir/trial/59197 (IRCT20210607051505N2) on 31/10/2021.
Outer inverses in semigroups belonging to the prescribed Green’s equivalence classes
Authors: Ćirić Miroslav , Ignjatović Jelena , Stanimirović Predrag
Published: December 2022

We provide existence criteria and characterizations for outer inverses in a semigroup belonging to the prescribed Green’s ℛ-, ℒ- and ℋ-classes. These results generalize the well-known problem of finding outer inverses of a matrix over a field with the prescribed range or/and null space.We show that Mary’s inverse along an element, Drazin’s (b, c)-inverse, and Bott-Duffin (e,f)-inverse of a given element are just three different ways of representing the same notion – the outer inverse of this element belonging to the prescribed Green’s ℋ-class. Hence, outer inverses belonging to the prescribed Green’s ℛ- and ℒ-classes represent extensions of (b,c)-inverses and inverses along an element. We provide an overview of other such extensions that have emerged recently and compare them with the extensions introduced in this paper.
Mathematics Subject Classification (2010). 20M99, 15A09, 15A24.
Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Acute Ischemic Stroke due to Alteplase
Authors: Hassan Mohamed Omar , Waberi Mohamud Mire , Hassan Mohamed Sheikh , Ahmed Said Abdirahman , Ali Abdijalil Abdullahi
Published: December 2022

The early reperfusion therapy with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) for acute myocardial infarction (MI) in the first 12 hours outweighs its risks. One of the known major complications of tPA is intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). A rare and unexpected complication following the administration of thrombolytic treatment is acute ischemic stroke. Our case study is a 54-year-old lady with an acute myocardial infarction who received antifibrinolytic medication and paradoxically experienced an abrupt ischemic stroke. This case highlights a rare but dangerous complication of an acute ischemic stroke.
Knowledge management to foster the entrepreneurship activity: case for Saudi Arabia
Authors: Ali Sharefa , Hasan Samaher , Alhothali Ghada Talat
Published: December 2022

It is becoming a topic of increasing significance on a global scale to encourage students in educational institutions of higher learning to behave in an entrepreneurial manner. It is especially true in the countries that make up the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region, where there is a greater pressing need to cultivate and develop college students into business owners who can financially support themselves through their own businesses. Since only several studies considered the impact of education on aspiring business owners in fast-developing countries like Saudi Arabia, this study helps fill a gap in the existing body of academic research. The primary objective of this research is to evaluate the impact that participation in educational programs about entrepreneurship has on the possibility that college students will be engaged in entrepreneurial activities in the future. It is significant to give education’s central role in cultivating and encouraging entrepreneurship. This investigation utilized the theory of planned behaviour as its primary framework. A convenience sample was used to collect responses to a questionnaire that was administered online. The recruitment process resulted in the participation of a total of 250 individuals who had previously attended institutions in Saudi Arabia and engaged in entrepreneurship education. The findings indicated that an individual’s attitude toward entrepreneurship and their assessment of their level of behavioural control (perceived entrepreneurship abilities) significantly impact an individual’s intention to participate in entrepreneurial activity. On the other hand, subjective norms do not significantly impact the intention to engage in entrepreneurial activity. The most noteworthy finding is that the extent to which students aspire to launch their own businesses is significantly influenced by entrepreneurship education. An explanation of the study’s limitations and some suggestions for more research were presented and discussed further. The study is limited to participation in entrepreneurship education. However, additional research investigating both the quality and quantity of education is also advised.
EVALUATION OF THE PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL QUALITY OF THE WATERS OF THE IVORIAN COASTLINE
Authors:   Laboratoire des Procedes Industriels de ynthese de lEnvironnement et des Energies nouvelles (LAPISEN) de lInstitut National Polytechnique Felix Houphouet Boigny de Yamoussoukro, BP 1093 Yamoussoukro., Emma Oura Laure ,   Centre danalyse et de recherche de la PETROCI (DCAR) Cote dIvoire. Immeuble les Heveas-14 Bd Carde, BP V 194 Abidjan Cote dIvoire., Djedjess Essoh Jules-Cesar Meledje ,   Laboratoire des Sciences Physiques, Fondamentales et appliquees, Ecole Normale Superieure dAbidjan, 08 BP 10 Abidjan 08 Cote dIvoire., Kone Horo ,   Department of Science and Technology, Universite Alassane Ouattara de Bouake, BP V18 Bouake 01, Cote dIvoire., Eric-Simon Zran Vanh ,   Laboratoire de Constitution et reaction de la matiere (LCRM), Universite Felix Houphouet Boigny, 22 BP 582 Abidjan, Cote dIvoire., Benjamin Yao Kouassi ,   Laboratoire des Procedes Industriels de ynthese de lEnvironnement et des Energies nouvelles (LAPISEN) de lInstitut National Polytechnique Felix Houphouet Boigny de Yamoussoukro, BP 1093 Yamoussoukro., Bakary Fofana ,   Centre danalyse et de recherche de la PETROCI (DCAR) Cote dIvoire. Immeuble les Heveas-14 Bd Carde, BP V 194 Abidjan Cote dIvoire.
Published: December 2022

Water pollution remains an issue that concerns the whole world. That of the coasts is evoked but remains less mediatized compared to that of the consumable fresh water. Therefore, in view of the increasing question of the availability of drinking water resources, this study was initiated with a view to resorting to coastal waters in case of need. After characterization, it appears that the waters of the coast are loaded with salts. They have an average content of sulfate ions ranging from 400 to 1000 mg/L. They are also turbid and have a high biochemical oxygen demand ranging from 100 to 700 mg/L. On the whole, the waters of the Ivorian coastline are not polluted enough to be used for consumption after treatment. But they cannot be consumed without prior treatment.
A MORPHOMETRIC STUDY OF PATELLA IN LUCKNOW REGION
Authors: Bisht Kanchan , Bhandari Baibhav , Saxena Swati , Sehgal Garima , Malhotra Rashmi , Bhardwaj Yashu
Published: December 2022

Background: Patella is the largest sesamoid bone which develops in the tendon of Quadriceps femoris muscle and protects the front of knee joint. It has gained anatomical, clinical & forensic significance due to its vital role in patellofemoral mechanics and its property of resistance to post mortem changes. Aims and Objectives: Our study aims to measure the various dimensions of left and right human patella which can be useful for the manufacture of patellar prosthesis, better suited to Indian population, in contrast to already available prosthesis which are mostly based on the western anthropometric measurements. Methods: The study involves 100 dry human patellae, 50 each from left and right sides. Total patellar height, maximum height of articular surface, maximum width, maximum thickness, shape, width of medial and lateral articular facets of patella were measured using digital Vernier calipers. Mean and standard deviation were calculated for each parameter for left and right sides and the data was analyzed using SPSS. Results: The mean of patellar width on left side came out to be 41.65Â± 2.78, while for right side, the mean of patellar width was observed to be 42.83Â± 3.02. A statistically significant difference was observed in patellar width of left and right sides (p= 0.044). Conclusion: Anthropometric study of patella in India can thus be helpful in designing femoropatellar prosthesis for our population leading to better post-operative outcome.
THE USE OF DATA SCIENCE IN HIRING FUNCTIONS OR TRANSITION OF POSITIONS BY COMPANIES
Authors: Maquine Rego Julia , Pinto De Souza Henrique , Mark Lobo De Oliveira Jean , Rodrigues De Lima Costa Ramon
Published: December 2022

The use of Data Science in hiring employees or transitioning positions allows to perform a selection of employees with a profile more aligned and appropriate to the companys objectives. Selecting skills and factors that would not be considered by the traditional selection, but that really make a difference in the company, in addition, increases the speed in analysis and selection, because the curricula are no longer analyzed one by one. This article showed that this tool used by specialized professionals that dominates emerging technologies, such as People Analytics, which is exactly to use Data Science as a tool for professional profiles within the company itself, thus speeding up decision making, and not wasting time or money with exhaustive training and frustrationof skills not developed by employees during their hiring.
THE IMPACT OF CO-BRANDING, PRICE, AND ADVERTISING ON PURCHASING DECISIONS AT BTS MEAL MCDONALDSINDONESIA
Authors:   Asian Banking Finance and Informatics Institute of Perbanas Jakarta, Indonesia., Wahyuni Sri , Dini Hanifa Qonita ,   Asian Banking Finance and Informatics Institute of Perbanas Jakarta, Indonesia.
Published: December 2022

This study aims to analyze the factors influencingpurchasing BTS Meal products at McDonalds Indonesia. The factors tested in this study wereco-branding, pricing, and advertising. The data used in this study are primary data obtained from the results of questionnaires toMcDonalds Indonesia customers. The questionnaire was processed into quantitative data as the basis of data in this study. This study used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), and 130 respondents collected a sample through theNon-Probability-PurposiveSampling technique. The datawas processed using Analysis of Moment Structure (AMOS) software and concluded thatco-branding, price, and advertising significantly positively affectedpurchasing the BTS Meal menu at McDonalds Indonesia.