bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Americans Join the Russian Persia Expeditionary Force
Authors: Segal Joshua E.
Published: April 2024

In this article, Segal examines the little-known role of American medical personnel during the Russian Persian Expedition (1915–1916). This operation, part of World War I, involved Russian forces attempting to counter Ottoman advances in Persia. American Red Cross doctors and nurses, supported by U.S.-based humanitarian and commercial interests, provided critical medical care under harsh conditions. Their responsibilities ranged from treating Russian soldiers and Turkish prisoners to aiding Armenian and Assyrian genocide survivors. Segal emphasizes the historical neglect of this expedition and highlights the Americans' contributions, revealing the humanitarian and logistical challenges of their mission in a politically volatile region.
Bolton yöntemi ile Braun yönteminin karşılaştırmalı olarak incelenmesi
Authors: Aras Yıldırım Kardelen , Yücel Emel
Published: April 2024

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AMAÇ: Diş boyut uyumsuzluğunun hesaplanmasında kullanılan Bolton yöntemi ile Braun yönteminin karşılaştırmalı olarak incelenmesidir.
GEREÇ VE YÖNTEM: Çalışma, Gazi Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi Ortodonti Ana Bilim Dalı kliniğine ortodontik tedavi için başvurmuş hastaların alçı modellerinden oluşmaktadır. Birinci grup (G1), ideal bitim kriterlerine ve Angle Sınıf I molar kapanışına sahip 61 adet modelden oluşmaktayken; ikinci grup (G2), farklı maloklüzyonlara sahip 61 modelden oluşmaktadır. G2; Angle Sınıf I, II ve III olmak üzere alt gruplar halinde değerlendirilmiştir. Bolton ve Braun analizi, iki gruptaki tüm modeller üzerinde uygulanmıştır. Ölçümler, aynı araştırmacı tarafından dijital kumpas kullanılarak yapılmıştır. Verilerin normal dağılım göstermemesi sebebiyle Kruskal-Wallis H testi ve Mann-Whitney U testi kullanılmıştır. Ölçüm hatasına Dahlberg yöntemi ile bakılmıştır. P<0.05 değeri anlamlı olarak kabul edilmiştir.
BULGULAR: Her iki grup için de Bolton ve Braun yöntemleri arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark olduğu bulunmuştur (p<0.05). Her iki grupta da Bolton değerleri, Braun değerlerine göre anlamlı derecede büyük bulunmuştur (p<0.05). G2’de her iki yöntem kullanılarak yapılan ölçümlerde Angle Sınıf I, II ve III için ölçülen diş boyut uyumsuzluğu miktarları arasındaki fark istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bulunmuştur (p<0.05). Diş boyut uyumsuzluğu miktarı en fazla Angle Sınıf III maloklüzyon grubunda, en az Angle Sınıf I maloklüzyon grubunda bulunmuştur (p<0.05).
SONUÇ: Her iki grupta da Bolton değerleri, Braun değerlerinden büyük bulunmuştur. G2’deki alt gruplar arasında; iki yöntem için de diş boyut uyumsuzluğu miktarı en fazla Angle Sınıf III, en az Angle Sınıf I maloklüzyon grubunda bulunmuştur.
“My Store is a Laboratory”: Knowledge Produced by Smartphone Repairers
Authors: Nova Nicolas , Bloch Anaïs
Published: April 2024

Focusing on the documents produced by Swiss smartphone repairers working in independent stores, this paper highlights the “knowledge trajectories” undertaken by the information these practitioners uncover by disassembling phones, annotate and sometimes share with peers, competitors or customers. Based on ethnographic vignettes, this visual essay shows and discusses the ways such stores can be seen as a counterpoint to academic or private research & development (R&D) laboratories—because of the situated knowledge they produce against manufacturers, and their goal that is not simply to understand how smartphones work and behave, but to help customers whose phones are broken or corrupted.
Caring for Scholarship in Transition
Authors: Kenner Ali , Dréano Clément , Invernizzi Noela , Kaşdoğan Duygu , Khandekar Aalok , Okune Angela , Otsuki Grant Jun , Raman Sujatha , Schütz Tim , Vasen Federico , Windle Amanda , York Emily
Published: April 2024

This editorial briefly reflects on the idea of transition—a theme that cuts across energy systems, migration, and education, to name a few—and is likely familiar to many readers. In this issue, we focus on transition within the context of scholarly publishing; maintenance and repair studies; and experimental methods. We reflect on how the Issue’s thematic collection, “Maintenance & its Knowledges” guest edited by Jérôme Denis, Daniel Florentin, and David Pontille, raises ontological questions about the systems we continuously repair and maintain. We also introduce two original research articles, both of which discuss projects that used collaborative ethnography to disrupt normative modes of knowledge generation. Many of the articles in this issue engage the theme of socio-technical change, a classic STS topic that becomes a point of intervention, if at varying scales and using contrasting approaches. Collectively, the Issue can be read as a theory-method buffet that offers tools for working with and through transition.
kpoint Inhibitors Combined with Radiotherapy or Chemoradiotherapy for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review and Single-Arm Meta-Analysis v1
Authors: cui ran
Published: April 2024

Background: The recent usage of immunotherapy combined with chemoradiotherapy has improved survival in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. However, determining the most effective therapy combination remains a topic of debate. Research suggests immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) post-chemoradiotherapy enhance survival, but the impact of concurrent ICIs during chemoradiotherapy on rapid disease progression is unclear. This meta-analysis aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of concurrent ICIs with radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy in advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science for relevant studies, extracting data on overall response rate (ORR), progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and adverse events (AEs). Results: The analysis included ten studies with 490 participants. Stage III NSCLC ORR was 81.8%, while Stage IV ORR was 39.9%. One-year PFS and OS for Stage III were 68.2% and 82.6%, compared to 27.9% and 72.2% for Stage IV. Common adverse events included anemia (46.6%), nausea (47.6%), rash (36.4%), and radiation pneumonitis (36.3%). Conclusions: Our meta-analysis shows concurrent ICIs with chemoradiotherapy are effective and safe in advanced NSCLC, particularly in stage III patients at risk of progression before starting ICIs after chemoradiotherapy. The findings support further phase III trials. The review protocol was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42023493685) and is detailed on the NIHR HTA programme website.
Protocol for Genomic DNA Extraction and Sequencing Library Preparation from Phage Stock v1
Authors: Islam Shuborno , Kabiraj Rathindranath , Amin Al , Hussain Pranto Sadnane , Dey Shantu , Rajib Malaker Apurba , Purna Keya Deb , Mohammad Tanmoy Arif , K Saha Samir , Hooda Yogesh , Saha Senjuti
Published: April 2024

Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) is an essential technique for understanding the genetic composition of organisms. This protocol describes a cost-effective method for propagating phages from stock, extracting DNA, and preparing sequencing libraries. These libraries are then sequenced using the Illumina iSeq100.
25 Nisan 1915 Arıburnu Çıkarması: Anzaklar Yanlış Yere mi Çıktılar?
Authors: Kıbıl Mehmet
Published: April 2024

25 Nisan 1915'te gerçekleşen Arıburnu çıkarmasında yaşananlar, Çanakkale Muharebeleri içinde en çok konuşulan hususlardan biri olarak günümüzde hala yoğun olarak tartışılmaktadır. Arıburnu çıkarması, Anzak Kolordusunun ilk gün hedeflerini ele geçirememesi nedeniyle başarısızlık olarak değerlendirilmiş ve bu başarısızlığın temel nedeni olarak Anzakların yanlış yere çıkarma yapmış olmaları gösterilmiştir. Savaşın ardından yayınlanan eserlerde “Anzakların yanlış yere çıktığı” iddiası ortaya atılmış ve bu iddia etrafında birçok senaryo geliştirilerek bu hatanın nedenleri hakkında çeşitli teoriler öne sürülmüştür. Avustralyalı tarihçilerin öncülük ettiği bazı araştırmacılar, Çanakkale’deki hezimetin tek nedenini bu hataya indirgeyerek, suçu İngiliz donanmasına atma eğiliminde olmuşlardır. Ancak, bu iddialar belgelere dayanmayan ve bilimsel yöntemlerle analiz edilmeyen varsayımlardır. Anzak Kolordusunun yanlış yere çıkarıldığı ve muharebelerin seyrinin bu nedenle değiştiği iddiasının bilimsel yöntemlerle belgelere dayalı olarak detaylı bir şekilde incelemesi, Çanakkale Muharebeleri’nin tartışmalı bir yönünü açıklığa kavuşturarak daha iyi anlaşılmasına önemli bir katkı sağlayacaktır.
A Benchmark of Facial Recognition Pipelines and Co-Usability Performances of Modules
Authors: Serengil Sefik , Özpınar Alper
Published: April 2024

Researchers from leading technology companies, prestigious universities worldwide, and the open-source community have made substantial strides in the field of facial recognition studies in recent years. Experiments indicate that facial recognition approaches have not only achieved but surpassed human-level accuracy. A contemporary facial recognition process comprises four key stages: detection, alignment, representation, and verification. Presently, the focus of facial recognition research predominantly centers on the representation stage within the pipelines. This study conducted experiments exploring alternative combinations of nine state-of-the-art facial recognition models, six cutting-edge face detectors, three distance metrics, and two alignment modes. The co-usability performances of implementing and adapting these modules were assessed to precisely gauge the impact of each module on the pipeline. Theoretical and practical findings from the study aim to provide optimal configuration sets for facial recognition pipelines.
Combined PNF and myofascial release techniques impair acute strength performance: A randomized controlled cross-sectional study
Authors: Inacio Pedro Augusto , Dos Santos Rodrigues Yuri , Magalhães Sales Marcelo , Machado Sérgio , Oliveira-Silva Iransé , Pereira da Silva Rocha Fernanda , Coelho Silva Adriano , Caroline Rodrigues Anne , Das Aguas Caixeta Davi , Roberto Barsanulfo Júnior Silvio , Alves Silva Weder , Albernaz Thiago , Linhares Monturil Izabela , Brandão Lopes-Martins Rodrigo Alvaro , Sardinha Leonardo Lopes Martins Patricia , Souza Sá Filho Alberto
Published: April 2024

Background: Numerous strategies can be implemented as preconditioning preparation to increase strength production, including PNF and MFR strategies, however there are still contradictions in the literature regarding competing effects between preconditioning actions and strength perfor-mance, which it becomes plausible to look for the impact is effect on strength resistance perfor-mance. Objective: of the study was to evaluate the acute effects of series of PNF, myofascial release (MFR), or the sum of the methods, on the development of resistance strength in subsequent series of deadlifts. Methods: Eight adults of both sexes (25.4 ± 4.1 years) participated in the study, attend-ing the gym on 7 visits. The first visit consisted of a sample characterization. On the second and third visits, participants performed the maximum repetition Deadlift procedure, from the fourth to seventh visits, they were randomly divided into: a) CTL; b) PNF; c) MFR; d) PNF + MFR. All sessions followed three sets of the Deadlift exercise with 80% RM. Results: The repeated measures ANOVA showed significant differences between the control condition (no intervention) and the PNF inter-vention (p = 0.034) and MFR + PNF (p = 0.047). However, the Control vs. MFR there were no signif-icant differences (p = 0.07), as well as PNF vs. MFR (p = 0.585), and PNF vs. PNF+MFR (p = 0.382). Conclusion: Strength performance was influenced by the PNF method, or associated with MFR, both reducing total work.
Individuals Exonerated from Crime
Authors:   , Huppert Tierney Kathryn Marie , Heilbrun Kirk
Published: April 2024

A wrongful conviction is arguably one of the gravest injustices of the United States criminal legal system. In addition to the injustice of being wrongfully deprived of their liberty, exonerated individuals may continue to face stigma upon their return to the community. Such stigma is often attributed to the public's misunderstanding of what it means to be wrongfully convicted or exonerated, associated with the belief that exonerated individuals are still guilty in the same way that convicted offenders are. However, emerging research has suggested that exposure to educational material about wrongful convictions and exonerations may positively influence the public's perception of exonerees. This study surveyed the general public (N = 317) to examine whether its perceptions of exonerees could be better understood and possibly improved through exposure to education about wrongful convictions and exonerations, as well as if perceptions were influenced by exoneree race and the nature of eyewitness identification accuracy. Results indicated that educational material, exoneree race, and eyewitness identification accuracy had no significant impact on participants' perceptions of exonerees. However, contrary to prior research reflecting the stigmatization of exonerees, the majority of this study's participants endorsed relatively neutral perceptions of exonerees. These results suggest that factors beyond the scope of educational interventions may play a role in the formation of societal attitudes towards this group, potentially including a broader societal shift towards a more nuanced understanding of the criminal legal system and its fallibilities.
Damage Assessment Method for Light Steel Roof Frames: Case Study of Government Buildings
Authors: Maskur Atep , Wibowo M. Agung , Winarno Setya
Published: April 2024

The tornado disaster in Ciamis Regency damaged 55 buildings, including the Panawangan District Office. The aim of this research was to identify the condition and level of damage to the Light Steel Roof Frame Structures that were damaged and determine the ranking or percentage of damage. By making direct observations at the location of the incident. The result is that: The roof covering element uses zincalum metal with the batten frame partially damaged on the left side of the building above the hall and the right corner of the front of the building. The battom chord, top chord and web elements are partially detached. The trim element made of GRC material is damaged. came loose, and the Gypsum ceiling elements with hollow frames fell on the outside and inside the hall. The percentage of damage obtained is 14.50% and the damage level ≤ 30% is categorized as Light Damage.
O FEMINICÍDIO NA BAIXADA FLUMINENSE
Authors: Rodrigues Evelyn Pereira , Baptista Vinicius Ferreira
Published: April 2024

Este trabalho propõe estudar o feminicídio na perspectiva do território da Baixada Fluminense em termos de suas dinâmicas da prática dos crimes. Partimos da ideia de que o este tipo penal é o homicídio de mulheres pela condição de gênero em um contexto de negligência político-social-institucional. O objetivo desse é associar o crime ao território, apresentando as eventuais correlações no tocante ao conteúdo do crime por meio da análise de dados do Instituto de Segurança Pública do Rio de Janeiro e de reportagens de crimes na região da Baixada Fluminense, ponderando o conceito de feminicídio, a relação das vítimas com os réus e como esse crime é marcado regionalmente. Demonstramos uma delimitação de perfil das vítimas na Baixada Fluminense que ponderam vulnerabilidade: jovens em situação de vulnerabilidade social e econômica dentro do ambiente doméstico, marcadas pela questão racial e conjugal.
MAPEAMENTO DAS ÁREAS SUSCETÍVEIS A MOVIMENTOS DE MASSA NO MUNICÍPIO DE JABOATÃO DOS GUARARAPES, PERNAMBUCO
Authors: Pessoa Neto Amaury Gouveia , Silva Simone Rosa da , Lafayette Kalinny Patrícia Vaz , Barbosa Ioná Maria Beltrão Rameh
Published: April 2024

Em algumas cidades brasileiras, a expansão urbana evoluiu de forma acelerada e não planejada, levando à ocupação de áreas inadequadas à habitação, como encostas íngremes e com solos com pouca estabilidade. O reflexo desse processo, somado às condições climáticas adversas, potencializam a ocorrência de movimentos de massas, acarretando danos humanos, patrimoniais e ambientais. Diante dessa problemática, o presente estudo buscou mapear as áreas de suscetibilidade a esse tipo de desastre no município de Jaboatão dos Guararapes, em Pernambuco, por meio de um dos métodos de Tomada de Decisão por Múltiplos Critérios (MCDM), o Processo Analítico Hierárquico (AHP), em conjunto com o Sistema de Informações Geográficas (SIG). Para isso, foram elencados sete fatores condicionantes à ocorrência de movimentos de massa que foram manipulados no software QGIS (v. 3.10.9), reclassificados e submetidos à álgebra de mapas. Assim, foi elaborado o mapa de suscetibilidade a movimentos de massa para a região estudada, em que foi constatado que as regiões mais propensas a esse desastre são as que apresentam elevadas declividades e altitudes, curvaturas verticais côncavas, solos argilosos e proximidade aos corpos hídricos. A aplicação dessa metodologia se demonstrou uma alternativa viável quanto à eficiência e aplicabilidade, se tornando uma alternativa para que gestores e profissionais da área realizem tomadas de decisões mais assertivas.
THE EFFECT OF LINAGLIPTIN ON ARRHYTHMIA IN PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS
Authors: Kaya Oğuz Kaan , Köker Gökhan
Published: April 2024

OBJECTIVE: Linagliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor that prevents the inactivation of incretin hormones and also stimulates the release of glucose-dependent insulin. Electrocardiographic abnormalities such as P wave dispersion and QT dispersion are associated with ventricular tachyarrhythmias and atrial fibrillation, respectively. In this study, we seek to determine if the introduction of linagliptin has any impact on the P wave dispersion and QT dispersion in individuals with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (Type 2 DM).
MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study included 60 random patients (28 females- 46.7 % , 18 hypertension- 30 %, 16 smokers- 26.7 % ) who were admitted to the Training and Research Hospital internal medicine policlinic between October 2019 and May 2021 and who started linagliptin. The patients' electrocardiograms were taken at the start and the conclusion of the sixth month. Echocardiography was performed at treatment initiation and at the 6th month.
RESULTS: When basal and 6th month electrocardiograms were compared, significant changes were observed in P wave dispersion (0.0435 ± 0.014 - 0.0312 ± 0.011 p<0.01), QT interval dispersion (0.0496 ± 0.01 - 0.0402 ± 0.01 p<0.01) and QTc interval dispersion (0.051 ± 0.01 - 0.038 ± 0.14 p<0.01).
CONCLUSIONS: We demonstrated in this study that linagliptin had no detrimental effects on heart rhythm. Our study will be a guide for longer follow-up studies.
SÜNNET OPERASYONU YAPILAN ÇOCUKLARIN VE EBEVEYNLERİNİN KAYGI DÜZEYLERİNİ ETKİLEYEN FAKTÖRLER
Authors: Gerçek Hacer Gizem , Yazar Veli Mert , Gerçek Osman , Uzun Recep , Tuncer Ahmet Ali
Published: April 2024

AMAÇ: Sünnet için uygulanan cerrahi prosedürler hızlı ve basit olmasına rağmen, araştırmalar sünnetin ebeveynlerde ve çocuklarda korku, kaygı ve rahatsızlığa neden olduğunu göstermektedir. Çalışmamız ile hastanemizde tıbbi olmayan nedenler ile sünnet operasyonu yapılan çocukların ve ebeveynlerinin operasyon öncesi dönemde kaygı seviyelerini ve yüksek kaygıya etki eden faktörleri belirlemeyi amaçladık.
GEREÇ VE YÖNTEM: Çalışmamıza Afyonkarahisar Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Hastanesi Çocuk Cerrahi ve Üroloji Anabilim Dalı’na başvuran, 1 Nisan 2023 - 1 Mayıs 2023 tarihleri arasında elektif sünnet uygulanan 0-18 yaş arası 100 olgu ve ebeveyni alındı. Çalışmaya dahil edilen çocukların kaygı düzeyleri; çocukların ameliyat öncesi kaygılarını ölçmek amacıyla geliştirilmiş modifiye Yale Preoperatif Anksiyete Skalası (mYPAS) ile değerlendirildi. Ebeveynlerin kaygı düzeyini değerlendirmek için Durumluk-Süreklilik Kaygı Ölçeği (DSKÖ) kullanıldı.
BULGULAR: Olguların yaş ortalaması 21,4 ± 22,8 aydı. Olguların %85’inin mYPAS skoru 30’dan daha yüksek iken %15’ininki düşük olarak bulundu. Çocuğun yaşı, hastaneye yatış ve geçirilmiş operasyon öyküsünün bulunup bulunmadığı, ebeveynlerin yaşı, eğitim düzeyi ve ekonomik durumu gibi özelliklerin çocuğun operasyon öncesi kaygı düzeyini değiştirmediği görüldü. Ebeveynlerin durumluk ve sürekli kaygı düzeyi ile çocuğun kaygı düzeyi arasında pozitif yönde anlamlı bir korelasyon saptandı (sırasıyla; r=0,331 p=0,001, r=0,266 p=0,008).
SONUÇ: Çalışmamızda kaygı düzeyi yüksek ebeveynlerin çocuklarında, sünnet operasyonu öncesi kaygı düzeyinin daha yüksek olduğu saptandı. Ebeveynlerin ameliyat öncesi kaygı düzeylerini azaltacak müdahaleler ve psikolojik destek, çocuğun kaygısını da düşürerek operasyon sürecine uyumu artırabilir
Índice de mejores trabajos 2024. Calidad del empleo en América Latina: entre la informalidad y salarios que no alcanzan
Authors:   Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Published: April 2024

La nueva edición del Índice de Mejores Trabajos en América Latina y el Caribe destaca que, aunque la calidad del empleo ha alcanzado su punto más alto desde 2010, la mayoría de los trabajadores aún enfrentan condiciones informales y salarios insuficientes para superar la pobreza. El índice de Mejores Trabajos cada dos año mide cómo son los empleos de la región en dos dimensiones: cantidad y calidad del empleo. La cantidad se mide por la participación laboral y la ocupación, mientras que la calidad evalúa la formalidad laboral y la suficiencia salarial para superar la pobreza. A lo largo del período de 2010 a 2022, el índice en su conjunto ha mostrado un crecimiento gradual, aunque con fluctuaciones notables. En términos de brechas de género y edad, persisten diferencias significativas en cantidad y calidad del empleo entre hombres y mujeres, así como entre jóvenes y adultos. Aun cuando se han observado algunas reducciones en estas brechas a lo largo del tiempo, todavía existe un camino considerable por recorrer para lograr la equidad en el mercado laboral. Uruguay, Chile y Costa Rica son destacados como los países con mejores puntuaciones en calidad del empleo para 2022, pero la mayoría de los países han mostrado mejoras desde 2010.
How can physicians’ professional reputation be damaged? Patients’, nurses’ and physicians’ viewpoints
Authors: Abdollahi Ali , Mobasher Mina
Published: April 2024

As a rule, physicians’ reputation significantly influences public confidence in the medical profession. Unfortunately, the societal perception of physicians in contemporary Iran appears to be negatively impacted. Therefore, the present study aimed to analyze and elucidate the fundamental causes of this phenomenon.
This qualitative study employed content analysis of semi-structured interviews conducted in 2022. The study population consisted of 6 physicians, 6 nurses and 12 patients in the the affiliated hospitals in Kerman University of Medical Sciences selected through purposive sampling. Extraction of the main themes followed the Graneheim and Lundman approach, and data management was facilitated through MAXQDA 20.
The study identified five themes encapsulating the causes for damage to physicians’ reputation: physicians' relationship with patients, physicians' relationship with the community, physicians' relationship with the medical profession, challenges within medical practice, and challenges related to medical education. Within these themes, a total of 38 subthemes emerged.
The primary drivers that seem to damage physicians’ reputation include: non-effective communication, negative public attitudes toward certain physicians and medical centers due to malpractice, illegitimate relationships of physicians, gaps in physicians’ skills, insufficient education, and ethical lapses.
It was concluded that several infrastructural elements negatively impact physicians' reputation. Consequently, it is recommended to monitor the professional behaviors, practices and relationships of physicians, while scrutinizing the medical education system.
Comparison of Hospital Expenditure and Revenue from 6% Hoteling-Eligible Items Over Two Years: A Case Study at Ayatollah Mosavi Zanjan Educational-Medical Center
Authors: Ghavimi Hamed , Tajkei Javad , Allahyari Mahdi , Abbasian Hadi
Published: April 2024

Background: Drug and hoteling costs account for approximately 30% of hospital expenses. Therefore, a thorough focus on the efficiency and costs of this sector is of special importance for hospitals, as scrutinizing these costs can enhance service quality. It appears that insurance payments for hoteling services may not be economically viable for government hospitals. Hence, this study was conducted to examine this assumption. The aim of this study was to compare allocated hoteling costs with the actual amounts and assess the profit and loss in Ayatollah Mosavi Zanjan Educational-Medical Center in the years 2018 and 2019.
Methods: The number and monetary value of hoteling items delivered from the pharmacy unit to the medical departments (each department separately) during 2018 and 2019 were determined by extracting data from the HIS system. Additionally, the occupied bed-days for each department were identified, and the amount received in rials from insurance organizations (6% income from hoteling services) was confirmed with the hospital's financial unit.
Results: The research findings indicate significant differences in hoteling costs across various hospital departments. CCU, NICU, and Women's Active Ward were more profitable, while AICU, ICU-OH, and BICU incurred losses. Outpatient cases and certain departments were not covered by hoteling. Non-hoteling items also contributed to hospital losses. Furthermore, it was revealed that hoteling costs increased by 64% in 2019, while insurance tariffs saw only a 15% increase.
Conclusion: The majority of hospital departments running at a loss can have detrimental effects on patient care quality. Therefore, this issue requires oversight from the Ministry of Health, Treatment Deputy, insurance organizations, and hospital management.
Optimization of Machining Parameters on The Geometry Precision of Cortical Screw of Ti-6Al-4V ELI Using Gray Relational Analysis Method
Authors: Ibrahim Gusri Akhyar , Hamni Arinal , Burhanuddin Yanuar , Yahya Muhammad
Published: April 2024

Titanium and its alloys have been widely developed in aerospace, biomedical, electronics, sports, and offshore. In the biomedical field, titanium alloy that has been widely used, based on its properties, is biocompatible for bone implants and not becoming a foreign thing in the body. This study aims to optimize to determine the optimal conditions for cutting parameters for the precision of the cortical thread screw geometry referring to the ISO 5835 standard. In this study, the cutting was carried out using a CNC lathe, where the machining parameters used were spindle rotation of 100, 200, and 300 rpm, depth of cut of 0.01, 0.02, and 0.03 mm, and types of lubricants in the form of synthetic oil, virgin palm oil, and virgin coconut oil. Data processing in this study is analyzed using the Gray Relational Analysis Method to get an optimal combination of cutting conditions. The significant factor that influences the precision of cortical thread is the depth of cut, which is a contribution of 98%. It can illustrate that the smaller depth of cut will produce better screw geometry. The optimum conditions for cutting parameters that deliver the best level of precision were obtained at a spindle speed of 100 rpm, depth of cut of 0.01 mm, and type of lubricant of coconut oil. Meanwhile, the screw surface damage is stacked chips as a result of the high temperature generated during the cutting process.
Accelerating Sustainability Environment: Understanding Electric Vehicles (EVs) Adoption with Expanded Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)
Authors: Salim Agus , Syafri  , Nasrullah
Published: April 2024

This research endeavors to implement and evaluate an expanded version of the TAM by incorporating perceived risk and utilizing the consolidative framework of beliefs-attitude-intention. This approach aims to gain insights into and forecast consumers' inclination towards adopting EVs. This study delves into the various factors that impact the uptake of electric vehicles, employing a purposive sampling strategy to target individuals aged 17 and above with a valid driving license and owning EVs. After a rigorous screening process, 247 out of 400 responses were analyzed. The survey comprised two sections: the first gathering demographic and vehicle ownership details, and the second assessing six cognitive dimensions related to EV adoption, including PEOU, PEU, PER, ATU, and AIU to adopt EV technology. Utilizing SPSS and AMOS software for data examination, the study applied SEM analysis to investigate the relationships between these dimensions with Maximum Likelihood Estimation. The research identifies the significant impact of perceived risks on adoption intentions, emphasizing the need for strategies to mitigate these apprehensions, especially in emerging markets like Indonesia. The findings underscore the importance of holistic approaches in promoting EV adoption, which involve highlighting the benefits and addressing potential barriers and concerns that consumers may have. By effectively managing perceptions of usefulness, ease of use, and risks, stakeholders can work towards fostering a more positive attitude towards EV technology and ultimately encouraging greater adoption of sustainable transportation options.
El control parlamentario en México
Authors: Campos Gonzalo Santiago
Published: April 2024

El control parlamentario puede ser entendido en dos sentidos: estricto y amplio, siendo la diferencia entre uno y otro las consecuencias jurídicas directas. Y es a través del sentido amplio, por medio del cual se considera que el Congreso o Parlamento lleva a cabo actividades de control sin importar que éstas cau­sen un efecto jurídico concreto o inmediato, como se puede considerar que países con régimen presidencial –tal es el caso de México– tienen controles parlamentarios. Así, en la historia constitucional de México se ha dotado al Poder Legislativo de herramientas para controlar a los otros poderes, en par­ticular al Poder Ejecutivo. El presente trabajo se centra en revisar el control parlamentario en la historia de México, sobre todo a partir de la Constitución Política de 1917 y sus diversas reformas, además de reflexionar acerca de la perspectiva del control parlamentario en México.
Justicia constitucional y constitucionalismo local en México
Authors: Cortez Salinas Josafat , Saavedra Herrera Camilo
Published: April 2024

¿En qué medida los conflictos por el contenido de las constituciones locales alcanzan a los órganos de justicia constitucional? Tomando a México como caso de estudio, este trabajo ofrece una respuesta a esta pregunta mediante el análisis del litigio alrededor del contenido de las constituciones locales que se ha presentado en el sistema federal mexicano a través de las dos figuras de control de constitucionalidad de la jurisdicción exclusiva de la Suprema Corte. Con base en una sistematización de los expedientes de acciones de inconstitucionalidad y controversias constitucionales promovidas en el periodo 1995-2015, se presenta como hallazgo principal una diferencia significativa en el uso del litigio. En el caso de las acciones, el litigio provino de actores federales y se concentró en disposiciones electorales; en tanto que en el de las controversias surgió de actores locales y municipales y se enfocó en normas que regulan el acceso y ejercicio de recursos públicos, así como la forma en que deben los funcionarios públicos desempeñar sus funciones.
The Curse of Natural Resources Paradox of Abundance: the Case of Venezuela
Authors: Stan Sylvia
Published: April 2024

In the middle of the 20th century, interest in the study of growth arose and the development of the world's economies, especially those on the African continent. The independence of African people after the second world war showed how lack of industrialization and high dependency of natural resources brought a very low economic growth in most of these countries. Although the abundance of natural resources can mean wealth and prosperity to a nation, inefficient exploitation of these resources makes this event a curse and not a blessing. For this reason, the theory of the curse of natural resources appears, which explains the fact that countries rich in these resources are much more vulnerable to low rates of growth and development. In this sense, the present study examines how it materializes this economic phenomenon in Venezuela Finally, it will be shown how institutional weakness and inefficient exploitation of comparative advantage of the territory have become the biggest obstacles to get rid of the curse of natural resources.
Digital Transformation of Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) —A Mini-Review on the Case of Romanian Court of Accounts (RCA)
Authors: Bostan Ionel
Published: April 2024

The present endeavor compellingly addresses the issue of the necessity and importance of IT support for the control and audit activities of the Romanian Court of Accounts (RCA), making reference to the institution's operations in the context of the digitization of central public administration and the implications for the conducted control/audit. Subsequently, we highlight the most significant strategic elements recently established regarding the digitization of the RCA' activities, as well as the potential advantages. The final part is dedicated to conclusions, the limitations of our research, and future research directions, focusing on addressing issues that have been inadequately addressed so far. The paper is intended for specialists in the field, audit professionals, the academic community, etc. In addressing the topic, we considered relevant literature, including our previous research, as well as bibliographic material provided by the RCA, indicated in the „References” section.
Double spinal cord stimulators (SCS) with different types of stimulation implanted percutaneously – case report and literature review
Authors: Ślusarczyk Wojciech T. , Laskowski Maciej , Kwiatkowska Marta A. , Koperczak Agnieszka
Published: April 2024

WSTĘP: W ciągu ostatnich trzech dekad stymulacja rdzenia kręgowego (spinal cord stimulation – SCS) stała się powszechną metodą leczenia w przypadku przewlekłych neuropatycznych zespołów bólowych oraz problemów związanych z niepowodzeniem operacji kręgosłupa (failed back surgery syndrome – FBSS). Istnieje kilka rodzajów stymulacji, różniących się głównie częstotliwością prądu.
OPIS PRZYPADKU: 51-letniego pacjenta operowano w 2016 r. z powodu dyskopatii na poziomie L4/L5. Po zabiegu nastąpiła poprawa, jednak dolegliwości wróciły. Po nieudanym leczeniu zachowawczym pacjent został zakwalifikowany do implantacji SCS. W 2021 r. założono stymulator SCS do stymulacji o wysokiej częstotliwości (high-frequency – HF) na poziomie Th8–Th10. Pacjent zgłaszał znaczną poprawę podczas stymulacji, jednak po dwóch tygodniach nastąpił nagły powrót dolegliwości bólowych. Wielokrotnie próbowano zmiany programu stymulacji, jednak bez wyraźnych rezultatów. Dodatkowo wykluczono migrację elektrody. Zdecydowano nie usuwać stymulacji typu HF, gdyż wiąże się to z ryzykiem powikłań. Po dwóch latach pacjent został zakwalifikowany do wszczepienia nowszej generacji stymulatorów – stymulacji BurstDR™. W miejscu Th8–Th10 wszczepiono elektrodę zewnątrzoponową, następnie umieszczono generator impulsów BurstDR™. Po zastosowaniu nowego typu stymulacji dolegliwości bólowe znacznie się zmniejszyły. Obecnie pacjent ma dwie elektrody aktywne, jedną ze stymulacją HF, drugą ze stymulacją BurstDR™.
WNIOSKI: Opisany przypadek pokazuje, że nie należy rezygnować ze stymulacji rdzenia kręgowego przy pierwszym niepowodzeniu; warto podjąć próbę stymulacji w innej modulacji. Ponadto z doświadczeń naszego ośrodka wynika, że efekt terapeutyczny stymulacji typu HF szybko ulegał wyczerpaniu, a dopiero zastosowanie stymulacji BurstDR™ powodowało dużą poprawę w zmniejszeniu dolegliwości bólowych. Przyczyna tego zjawiska powinna stać się przedmiotem dalszych badań.
Smart farming in extensive livestock production: the Australian experience
Authors:   Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre/ Precision Agriculture Research Group - University of New England/ Gulbali Research Institute - Charles Sturt University, Australia, Lamb David W.
Published: April 2024

There is little doubt that agtech, and in particular connected things will play an increasingly important, enabling role in extensive livestock production systems in improving productivity, safety, workflow, sustainability and resilience in the face of climate change and market access. But the key ‘enablers of such enablement’ remain the people. Demonstration farms, and in particular demonstration smart farms, featuring, amongst other things, IoT devices in action are a key platform for education, outreach and inspiration for our producers. This chapter provides an overview of the present-day (and near future) role of IoT and data in extensive livestock production systems in Australia.
Unlocking B2B Purchase Engagement: Investigating Its Drivers and Consequences in App-Based Service Subscriptions for MSMEs
Authors: Arief Faisal , Salehudin Imam
Published: April 2024

Objective: This study aims to highlight the role of purchase engagement in the business-to-business (B2B) context, which is mainly under-explored due to the intricacy and diverseness of stakeholders embroiled in B2B purchasing decisions. This paper fills the gap by studying purchase engagement in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) B2B setting, particularly for app-based service subscriptions.
Design/Methods/Approach: The study recruited responses from 215 MSME owners and managers, current customers of a subscription-based point-of-sales (POS) service. The PLS-SEM technique empirically validated the conceptual framework and the research hypotheses.
Findings: The findings indicate that the conceptual model of customization, identification with virtual communities, and loyalty to account managers are exogenous factors influencing purchase engagement, perceived dependency, and willingness to pay for price premiums.
Originality/Value: This study aims to understand purchase engagement in B2B, focusing on transactional drivers. This framework also investigates a particular set of drivers and results from purchase engagement factors in B2B app-based service subscriptions.
Practical/Policy implication: B2B app-based service subscription stakeholders must ensure that all efforts to engage with customers strengthen their dependency on the service by starting with purchase engagement, customization, identification with virtual communities, and loyalty to account managers.
The Effect of Work Environment on Employees' Job Satisfaction: Empirical Evidence from the Banking Industry
Authors: Meku Lelo John
Published: April 2024

Objective: Despite streams of literature that establish the interdependence between the work environment and employees’ job satisfaction (EJS), a debate on the topic has not been concluded. The current study employed Herzberg's two-factor theory to investigate the effect of the work environment on EJS in the context of the baking industry.
Design/Methods/Approach: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey and simple random sampling were utilized to collect data from 417 employees across commercial banks. Subsequently, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) were employed for data analysis.
Findings: The results indicate a positive relationship between the work environment and EJS. Specifically, the physical work environment, remuneration, social work environment, job security, and safety demonstrated positive and significant effects on EJS.
Originality/Value: The novelty of this study lies in its specific focus on the banking industry, the comprehensive inclusion of various dimensions of the work environment, and the utilization of the two-factor theory. It surpasses the narrow focus of previous research, which concentrated on a single aspect of the work environment. With this approach, the study offers in-depth insights to banking industry stakeholders on how work environments directly impact EJS.
Practical/Policy implication: To foster conducive work environments in the banking industry, managers should prioritize designing comfortable workplace environments by providing ergonomic furniture, competitive remuneration, a visually appealing atmosphere, robust safety measures and job security, and a supportive and harmonious social work environment, which, according to the study findings, are the drivers of EJS.
Financial development and central bank bilateral currency swaps: Is there trade effect?
Authors: Mohammed Abdullahi Ahmed
Published: April 2024

Purpose ― This paper aims to empirically investigate the impact of currency swaps on international trade, given China's differential level of financial development and its currency swap partners. Methods ― The study employes an empirical structural gravity model using datasets encompassing financial development, trade, and intuitive gravity equation variables for 27 countries from 1980 to 2013. The level of financial development and swaps was captured by the interaction term of the disaggregated measure of financial development, such as access, depth, and efficiency, each interacting with currency swaps.Findings ― The findings suggest that currency swaps are essential for trade and exhibit a large trade effect, especially for countries with relatively low levels of financial development. The paper substantiates empirical evidence indicating disparities in financial development across countries, and such differences are important in determining trade patterns. Implication ― Strong financial systems promote trade in advanced economies, whereas the opposite holds true for developing countries. The examination of the influence of financial systems on trade through empirical tests remains important on the research agenda of policymakers and researchers, especially those looking at industry-level import and export data.Originality ― The study delves into the nexus between financial development and trade within the framework of the Central Bank bilateral currency swap network by highlighting the role of financial institutions and market size (depth), activity (access), and efficiency. In addition, it addresses the drawbacks of previous empirical research that largely focuses on the private credit-to-GDP ratio as a key proxy for financial development.
Tackling childhood anemia in malaria zones: comprehensive strategies, challenges, and future directions
Authors: Obeagu Emmanuel Ifeanyi , Obeagu Getrude Uzoma
Published: April 2024

Childhood anemia persists as a global health concern, with heightened significance in regions endemic to malaria. This review synthesizes current knowledge on the strategies used to address childhood anemia in malaria-prone areas, examining the complex interplay between these two health challenges. The epidemiology of childhood anemia in malaria-endemic regions is explored, emphasizing the impact of malaria on anemia development. Existing interventions, including antimalarial drugs, nutritional supplements, and preventive measures, are critically assessed. Despite progress, challenges in anemia management persist, driven by issues of healthcare access, socioeconomic factors, and evolving malaria strains. The review advocates for integrated approaches and multidisciplinary collaboration to address the multifaceted nature of the problem. Future directions, including emerging trends and innovations, are discussed, offering insights into potential transformative strategies for improved pediatric health outcomes in malaria-affected regions. This comprehensive analysis contributes to the ongoing dialogue on mitigating childhood anemia in the context of malaria and guides future research and intervention efforts.
Performance of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems under Hyperbaric Conditions an Exploratory Study to Increase Diabetic Divers’ Safety
Authors: Herold Philipp , Weh Daniel
Published: April 2024

Background: In past years recreational diving has attracted more and more interest and among such divers an increasing number of diabetic divers. However, there is limited research on the accuracy of CGM systems under hyperbaric conditions and consistently diving guidelines make little reference to the use of CGM. Subject and Method: This exploratory study collected blood glucose samples of one diabetic diver over four dives and assessed the deviation of intersitial glucose values from two CGM systems based on 33 samples. A notable step of this method is to collect the data from actual dives under water. Results: The results indicate that a) under hyperbaric conditions of up to 2bar additional pressure and b) after decompression both CGM systems work comparably accurate as indictated by the manufacturer under normal conditions. This has been checked in terms of MARD and Clarke Error Grid Distirbution. Conculsion: For diabetic divers the results suggest they may take CGM monitors with them on dives to react to potential hypoglycemic events before they occur, i.e. when it is still safe to supplement glucose. For dive guidelines the results imply that these could reference CGM for dive planning and monitoring during the dive to increase divers‘ safety. For research this exploratory confirms the current hypothesis that neither increased pressure nor saltwater have an effect on blood glucose and the functioning of CGM systems. Further research may include additional sampling (number and depth) and more elaborate blood glucose measurement. The experimental setup applied is an efficient way to test further CGM systems.
Photodegradation of a Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic Azithromycin Using H2O2 under UV Irradiation
Authors: Zouli Nasser Ibrahim
Published: April 2024

The photodegradation of azithromycin present was carried out in water using H2O2 under UV irradiation. The reaction variables considered in this study were the amount of H2O2 solution and the initial concentration of azithromycin to evaluate the performance of the photodegradation process. The azithromycin degradation was not observed in the dark during stirring for 20 minutes. The study showed efficient photodegradation of azithromycin using H2O2 as an oxidant in the presence of UV irradiation. The azithromycin degradation was affected significantly by the pH of the irradiated solution. The degradation was low at an acidic pH and showed an increasing trend as the pH changed to basic. The azithromycin degradation was increased with a higher amount (higher concentration) of H2O2. The degradation of azithromycin decreased with a higher concentration of azithromycin in the reacting solution. The highest degradation of AZT was achieved in 1 hour using a 1.0 ppm AZT solution containing 3 ml of H2O2. The experimental data obtained was well-fitted to zero-order reaction kinetics. The results of this study were found to be superior when compared with those reported in the literature, with photocatalysis using nanomaterials and photolysis using irradiation and H2O2. The UV/H2O2 system was found to be quite efficient for the photodegradation of azithromycin, and this system can be applied to degrade other organic pollutants present in industrial wastewater. To this point, such a study has not been reported specifically for AZT photodegradation.