bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Polygonal Serpentine and Chrysotile in the Kurosegawa Belt, Kyushu, Japan
Authors: Enju Satomi , Uehara Seiichiro , Inoo Teruo
Published: March 2023

The basic crystallographic properties of polygonal serpentine (PS) have been revealed in previous studies, while their variation, occurrence, and formation conditions are poorly understood. This study defines four categories of chrysotile and PS: clinochrysotile (chrysotile 2Mc1), orthochrysotile (chrysotile 2Orc1), clino-type PS, and ortho-type PS. When chrysotile and PS coexist or are indistinguishable, we will call them fibrous serpentine (FS), regardless of their ratios. By researching the occurrence, distribution, microtexture, crystal structure, and chemical composition of PS and chrysotile based on these categories, we reveal the features of each type and discuss their relationships and formation processes. The chrysotile and PS of the Kurosegawa belt in Kyushu are enriched in ortho-type FS (O-FS) compared with other localities. O-FS-enriched samples (group-O) show a linear, wide vein occurrence and splintery texture or irregular veins with space-filling textures, while clino-type FS (C-FS)-enriched samples occur as thin veins in serpentinites or as massive-foliated aggregates. Polygonal serpentine is more frequently seen in group-O compared with group-C. In our observation, the crystal structure of chrysotile and PS is continuous, making it difficult to define a clear border between them. Ortho-type PS is frequently seen, whereas clino-type PS is absent in most localities. Orthochrysotile tends to grow into 15-sectored ortho-type PS, whereas clinochrysotile grows into 30-sectored clino-type PS. These features of the crystal structure and coexistence and proportion of the fibrous serpentines in each group were mostly common in all studied localities in the Kurosegawa belt in Kyushu, indicating similar formation conditions within group-O or -C. Based on the textures and occurrences, group-O formed by crystallization from the fluid in the fracture made by brittle deformation, while group-C formed in the last stage of alteration mainly by replacement by alteration. The serpentines in the Kurosegawa belt in Kyushu seem to have followed a similar process, at least at the late stage of serpentinization where FS forms and the difference in the ratio of C-FS to O-FS may have been derived from the difference in the timing of formation during the emplacement process. A formation model for chrysotile and PS is proposed based on these observations. In this model, C-FS and O-FS form under different conditions, such as differences in pressure. This model still needs verification by further observations at different localities and by synthetic experiments.
Enhancing Investment Attractiveness through ESG Ratings: A Sustainable Development Perspective in the Banking, Electric Utilities and IPP Industries
Authors: Kachalov Dmitrii , Finogenova Yulia
Published: March 2023

Objective: Main goal of the research is toto assess the level of influence of the ESG rating on the investment attractiveness of companies. The object of the study is the companies for which the ESG rating is calculated (the oil and gas, metallurgical, electric power and banking industries are observed). The hypothesis is that the management dealing with issues related to ESG should take into account the significance of the impact of the ESG rating on the investment attractiveness of companies, if the significance is proven.
Method: The methodological part of this research is formed by an econometric estimation of regressions based on panel data models.
Results: There were performed econometric assessment of the impact of the ESG rating on the investment attractiveness of companies. The results of econometric modeling are presented in the list of recommendations for ESG managers. In addition, results of the research proves the significance of COVID-19 pandemic impact on the investment attractiveness of the oil and gas companies.
Conclusion: The novelty of the results is in the individual econometric estimation of companies’ ESG-rating impact on the investment attractiveness based on the unique set of companies, which present four different industries. Based on the sample of companies from eleven countries, for which ESG scores for the period from 2016 to 2020 were calculated, the statistical significance of ESG-factors, concerning the analysis of its impact on the indicators of investment attractiveness (ROI, EPS), was identified.
Legal frameworks for national projects: standardized audit as a factor in achieving sdgs
Authors: Fedchenko Elena , Gusarova Lyubov , Lysenko Anastasia , Chaykovskaya Lubov , Vankovich Inna
Published: March 2023

Objective: The article suggests a comprehensive (standardized) approach to the audit of national projects which are tools for countries to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The study aims at developing the main directions of the audit of national projects carried out by the control and accounting authorities of the Russian Federation.
Methods: The study considers Russian and foreign project audit methods used in corporate and public sectors of the economy.
Results: The authors conclude that it is expedient to establish not only the task of assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of the use of budgetary funds but also the task of analyzing the achievement of the UN SDGs and national development goals as the main objectives of the state audit of national projects.
Suggestions: To solve these tasks, the following audit methods should be used: 1) the project audit that should embrace all stages of the project life cycle; 2) the audit of national project indicators to measure the effectiveness and evaluate the impact of various results of the national project implementation, including using the project maturity model.
Effect of Scapular Stabilization Exercise Program on Neck Disability and Forward Head Posture among Computer Operators
Authors: Simple Mendhe  , Pradeep Borkar
Published: March 2023

Background: Computer workers are prone to suffer from cumulative disorders due to constant exposureto occupational hazards. Prevalence of neck pain is 60% which are reported to have forward headposture and neck disability among computer operators. The neck pain is most common chief complaintin computersSubjects and Method: Two eighty six participants was screened and Thirty participants were recruitedaccording to selection criteria and were randomly allocated to scapular stabilization training for group A(n=15) and control group B (n=15).The scapular stabilization group underwent training for 30 minutes,3 times per week for 4 weeks:, the control group performed cervical isometric exercises for 4 weeks.After training the Scapular stabilization exercise program group showed significant improvement interms of Numerical Pain Rating Scale , Craniovertebral Angle and Neck Disability Index showedextremely significant (p < 0.0001) .On comparison between two groups, it was observed that there wasno statistically significant difference between two groups.Conclusion: Scapular stabilization Exercise program showed improvement in posture throughactivation of neck muscles, the lower trapezius, and the serratus anterior. Therefore, intervention haspositive effect on neck alignment by reducing compensatory movements of muscles involved in forwardhead posture and Structural changes were observed when compared to Scapular stabilization exerciseprogram found to be more effective.
Interculturalidad y educación virtual en una institución educativa de nivel primario del distrito de Ayacucho, 2021
Authors: Rojas Porras Nolberto
Published: March 2023

Objetivo. Este articulo presenta resultados de una investigación cualitativa. Tuvo como objetivo analizar la interculturalidad en la educación virtual en un centro educativo público de la ciudad de Ayacucho. Métodos. Lametodología empleada fue la observación de clases y la entrevista semiestructurada al docente, alumnos y padres de familia. La información obtenida fue sometida a un proceso de reducción de datos y análisis. Resultados. Los principales resultados indican las limitaciones en el acceso y uso de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación por parte del docente y alumnos, así como la adaptación del contenido de las clases a la realidad local por parte del docente. Conclusiones. Estas  condiciones han dado lugar a un mayor “acercamiento” de los educandos con las personas de su entorno y la cultura de su procedencia, el cual, en lugar de contribuir al diálogo cultural y la educación intercultural, más bien ha fomentado la endoculturación.
The Role of Gender, Risk, and Time Preferences in Farmers' Rice Variety Selection in Eastern India
Authors:   Athena Infonomics, India, Mehar Mamta , Yamano Takashi , Panda Architesh
Published: March 2023

Using data from 5,601 rice farmers in Eastern India, this study examined the role of gender, risk, and time preferences in farmers' rice variety selection in Eastern India. The determinants of the following were estimated: farmers' rice variety selection according to variety type (i.e., modern [non-hybrid], stress-tolerant, hybrid, and traditional), and farmers' main reasons (i.e., yield potential, taste/cooking quality, marketability/affordability, and stress tolerance) for choosing a rice variety. A multivariate probit model was employed to identify the factors that influence farmers' decision-making, since some farmers choose to mix rice varieties from multiple categories. The results revealed that female farmers, who are more risk-averse, usually choose rice varieties based on cooking quality (e.g., good taste, high cooking quality, and good straw quality) and stress tolerance. They are less likely to select hybrid rice, and also less likely to base their decision on market-oriented reasons, compared to male farmers. Certain rice varieties released many decades ago remain popular among farmers because of multiple preferred attributes. The preference model is useful in understanding why some varieties are more popular than others, among female and male farmers.
Integrated Adaptation Management Approach toward Sustained Fish Production by Fish Farmers of Marilao-Meycauayan-Obando River System
Authors:   Department of Social Development Services College of Human Ecology University of the Philippines Los Banos, Malenab Ma. Charisma , Visco Emilia ,   College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Amparo Jennifer Marie ,   DSDS-CHE, UPLB, Torio Diana ,   DSDS-CHE, UPLB, Mendoza Marlo ,   College of Forestry and Natural Resources, UPLB, Atole Mark Rex Jayson ,   Blacksmith Institute Philippines
Published: March 2023

This study was conducted to profile the fish farm owners/operators (known as fish farmers) at the Marilao-Meycauayan-Obando River System (MMORS) and to determine their current fish farm management practices (FFMPs) and concerns encountered in fish farming. Characterizing the fish farmers enabled the formulation of appropriate adaptation interventions that may serve as inputs for management strategies and rehabilitation efforts to address water pollution. In doing so, sustainable fish production could be assured. Focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and a survey were conducted. The survey sampling size was proportionally allocated among municipalities covered in this study. Half of the respondents were full-time fish farmers and received an estimated monthly income of USD 125–250. The majority (60%) managed small ponds (4 ha and below), which were used for rearing and nursery or rearing and transition of fingerlings or fry. Many rented fish farms through lease agreement with private owners (78%); they mostly grew milkfish (74%) and tilapia (41%), but a few also raised prawns (18%) and shrimps (12%). The fish farmers’ major issues include flooding due to changing climate patterns (74), water pollution (21), and presence of invasive species (20). Their adaptation strategies include technological changes including FFMPs. However, institutional arrangements are crucial to ensure sustainability and productivity. The study recommends the adoption of an integrated social-technological approach called CARE solution, which refer to Community Action by organizing the fishery sector; long-term Rehabilitation by integrating efforts of all stakeholders through the MMO Water Quality Management Area Board; and Enforcement of environmental laws. This approach is congruent with the Ecosystem Approach for Aquaculture that integrates ecosystem, human well-being and equity, and incorporates other sectors for aquaculture development and management. The fish farm management baseline study results could be an input in developing specific interventions using the CARE solution framework in the MMORS cleanup and rehabilitation. This approach could help in the design of interventions that aim to achieve enhanced socio-ecological health and ecosystem services for improved and sustained socioeconomic productivity.
Determinants of Adaptation for Slow-Onset Hazards: The Case of Rice-Farming Households Affected by Seawater Intrusion in Northern Mindanao, Philippines
Authors:   Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Almaden Catherine Roween , Rola Agnes ,   UPLB, Baconguis Rowena ,   UPLB, Pulhin Juan ,   UPLB, Camacho Jr. Jose ,   UPLB, Ancog Rico ,   UPLB
Published: March 2023

This study aimed to address the knowledge gaps on adaptive capacity of rural farming households to slow-onset hazards such as seawater intrusion. It defined household?level variables that can potentially explain adaptive capacity by using a principal component analysis and a regression model. In addition, it aimed to develop a measure-based index (MAI) to account for adaptation processes. The developed measure-based adaptation index addressed a number of shortcomings in previous studies and captured the variation in adaptation measures that rice farmers implement. The results indicated that adaptation takes place at different levels based on the propensity to adapt, the variety and diversity of adoption of various measures, the feasibility of the various measures, and the varying conditions of seawater intrusion. The research established a model of adaptation for seawater intrusion largely influenced by the rice farmers' economic capacity, which is crucial in optimizing the adaptation measures employed.
Sistema difuso y concentrado de control de constitucionalidad: nuevamente se abre el debate
Authors: Herrera Torres Joselyn Viviana , Correa Calderon José Eduardo
Published: March 2023

La jurisprudencia emitida por la Corte Constitucional ha sido clara en establecer la imposibilidad de aplicar un control difuso en el sistema de justicia ecuatoriana, ratificándose en que solo le compete a este órgano de justicia constitucional realizar el control constitucional, estableciendo para el efecto que solo puede aplicarse el control concentrado. A la luz de las sentencias Nº. 001-13-SCN-C, 010-18-CN/19 nuevamente se pone al debate la aplicación del principio de aplicación directa, y concomitantemente, la aplicación del control difuso, en el se señala la incidencia en la justicia constitucional de aplicar únicamente el control concentrado, lo que podría afectar a tramitación de las garantías jurisdiccionales que por característica deben ser agiles y eficaces en la protección de los derechos constitucionales.
Uso del Laboratorio Remoto como herramienta didáctica para la formación de habilidades científicas de los futuros profesionales de la docencia en educación primaria
Authors: Ávalos Dávila Carolina
Published: March 2023

La siguiente investigación presenta una experiencia educativa realizada en la UNED, en el área de las Ciencias Naturales y vinculando a una población estudiantil de la carrera de Educación General Básica de I y II Ciclos en el uso del Laboratorio Remoto como herramienta didáctica para el fomento de habilidades científicas del futuro docente en educación primaria. Desde un enfoque de investigación mixto y bajo el método de triangulación concurrente, se realizan procesos de análisis documental, análisis de cuestionario y entrevista aplicados a una muestra participante integrada por 113 estudiantes y 11 docentes de la cátedra Didáctica de las Ciencias Naturales durante el I cuatrimestre del año 2022. Como hallazgos de la investigación está la urgente necesidad de proporcionar en la formación del futuro docente de primaria experiencias de aprendizaje más prácticas y vivenciales que integren variedad de herramientas tecno-didácticas  que a su vez,  fomenten la implementación de habilidades científicas, aspecto que de acuerdo con los últimos informes del Estado de la Educación en Costa Rica no ha sido atendido en la formación de docentes de educación primaria.
Hematocrit as disability predictor 30 days post-ischemia stroke
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine, Duta Wacana Christian University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Maharani Regina Vika , Pinzon Rizaldy Taslim ,   Faculty of Medicine, Duta Wacana Christian University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia,   Departement of Neurology Bethesda Hospital Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Pramudita Esdras Ardi ,   Faculty of Medicine, Duta Wacana Christian University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Published: March 2023

Objective. Measure whether the hematocrit can be the disability predictor in 30 days post ischemic stroke. Methods. This study is a cohort retrospective using secondary data from medical records of patients with stroke ischemia. The total sample in this study is 54, consisting of group with hematocrit <43% and group with hematocrit >43.5%. Disability is measured with modified Rankin Scale (mRS) which consist of independent group (score 0-2) and dependent group (score 3-5); and Barthel Index score which consist of independent group (score >12) and dependent group (score <12) using Mann Whitney test. Results. The mean age of the population was 60.333+10.97338 which the most age group that suffering from stroke is late elderly (56-65 years old). Majority of subjects is men (70.37%). The mean of hematocrit value 42.62+3.550467%, there are 34 subjects (62.96%) in group with hematocrit <43.5% and 20 subjects (37.04%) in group with hematocrit >43.5%. There are no significant associations between hematocrit and mRS (p-value = 0.735) also BI (p-value = 0.49), but there are significant associations between age (p value = 0.043) and sex (p-value = 0.002). Conclusion. Hematocrit value cannot be used as a predictor of disability 30 days post ischemic stroke.
Doğumun 3. Evresinin Yönetimi
Authors: KANBUR Ayla , TAŞKIN Rumeysa
Published: March 2023

Doğum eylemi ve doğumun evrelerinde uygulanan çeşitli uygulamalar geçmişten günümüze kadar tartışılmaktadır ve bu konu halen popülaritesini korumaktadır. Anne ve bebeğin iyilik halinin sağlanması ve sürdürülebilmesi için doğumda yapılan her uygulamanın kanıt temelli olması gerekmektedir. Bu çerçevede doğum eyleminin üçüncü evresinde uygulanan umblikal kordun klemplenme zamanı, uterotonik ajan kullanımı, umblikal kordun traksiyonu, uterin masaj gibi uygulamalar literatür çalışmalarıyla incelenmektedir. Bu uygulamaların etkinliğini bilmek, doğumda birincil rol oynayan ebelerin gereksiz uygulamalardan kaçınmasını sağlayacak ve var olan bilgilerini yeni bilgilerle bütünleştirecektir. Bu derlemede, doğum eyleminin üçüncü evresinin yönetiminde kullanılan uygulamalar ve kanıta dayalı yaklaşımlar literatür bilgisiyle sunulmaktadır.
Kadın Basketbolcularda Karakterin, Taktiksel Beceriye Etkisi
Authors: Yılmaz Coşkun , Comba Doğa , Bostancı Özgür
Published: March 2023

Çalışmanın amacı farklı lig seviyelerindeki profesyonel kadın basketbolcularda, karakterin taktiksel beceri düzeylerine etkisinin incelenmesidir. Nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden ilişkisel tarama modeli ile tasarlanmıştır. Çalışmada 2021-2022 basketbol sezonunda aktif spor hayatına devam eden kadın basketbolcular katılmıştır. Çalışmaya katılan farklı lig seviyelerindeki Kadın basketbolcularda veriler, Google Form ve yüz yüze görüşme yöntemiyle toplanmıştır. Katılımcılardan araştırmacı tarafından geliştirilen, demografik bilgi formu, Elferink-Gemser ve ark.(2004) tarafından geliştirilen ve Türkçeye uyarlaması Yarayan ve ark. (2019) tarafında yapılan sporda taktiksel beceriler envanteri ve Jang (2013) tarafından geliştirilen Türkçe’ ye uyarlaması Görgüt & Tuncel (2017) tarafından yapılan sporda karakter ölçekleri kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada lig düzeyinin taktiksel beceri düzeylerini etkilediği sonucuna varılmıştır (p
Medical Personnel Satisfaction Survey Relating to Newly Opened Emergency Laboratory
Authors: ÖZDİN Mehmet , YAZAR Hayrullah , MUNDAN Durhasan
Published: March 2023

This research was conducted to examine the effects on medical personnel of the newly established emergency laboratory in the emergency service of Sakarya Training and Research Hospital. In the study, all medical personnel working in the emergency service were used as material. The survey technique was used as a quantitative research method for data collection. A question form was created for the "Medical Personnel Satisfaction Survey". The research is a survey study. The content of the survey consisted of 5 questions. The data obtained were evaluated with the SPSS 22.0 package program. A total of 78 people, 16 of whom were assistants, 2 specialists, 1 faculty member, 39 nurses and 20 other medical personnel, participated in the survey study. To the question "Did it affect patient satisfaction positively", 93% of the participants answered yes. To the question "Did it cause the test results to come out faster", 97% of the participants answered yes. To the question "Did it shorten the duration of patients' stay in the emergency room?", 69% of the participants answered yes. According to this survey, the participants were found important in terms of gender (p
Sağlıklı Kadınlarda Yüksek Proteinli Kahvaltının Gün İçerisindeki İştah ve Kan Şeker Düzeylerine Olan Etkisinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: HATUNOĞLU Nurseda , ARITICI Gözde
Published: March 2023

Bu çalışma, yüksek proteinli kahvaltının iştah ve kan şekeri üzerindeki etkilerini değerlendirmek için yapılmıştır. Ocak-Nisan 2019 tarihleri arasında gönüllü olarak katılan 18-35 yaş arası 16 sağlıklı kadın ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Demografik bilgileri ve beslenme durumunu sorgulayan anket formu uygulanmıştır. Çalışmanın başında ve sonunda antropometrik ölçümleri alınmıştır. Çalışmaya başlamadan önce 3 gün boyunca besin tüketim kayıtları alınmıştır. 15 gün boyunca araştırmacı tarafından planlanan 442,1 kcal ve 30,6 g proteinli kahvaltı tükettirilmiştir. Tüm öğünlerde tükettikleri besinler kayıt altına alınmıştır. Tüm öğünlerden sonra iştah durumları Vizüel Analog Skala (VAS) ile değerlendirilmiştir. Gün boyu açlık ve tokluk kan şekerleri (çalışma öncesi birinci, çalışmanın birinci, yedinci ve on beşinci günleri) evde kan şekeri ölçümü ile takip edilmiştir. Çalışmanın bulgularına göre, katılımcıların yaş ortalaması 25±3,03 yıl ve BKİ ortalaması 22,06±1,96 kg/m2’dir. Çalışmanın sonunda, antropometrik ölçümler arasındaki fark anlamlı değildir. Çalışma sonunda günlük alınan protein yüzdesi arasındaki fark anlamlı bulunmuştur. Çalışmanın 1. günü, sabah tokluk kan şekerindeki azalma anlamlı bulunmuş, ancak bu azalma çalışma sonuna kadar devam etmemiştir. Çalışmanın 1. ve 7. günleri, sabah tokluk durumundaki artış anlamlı bulunmuş, ancak bu artış çalışma sonuna kadar devam etmemiştir. Sonuç olarak yüksek proteinli kahvaltı tüketiminin kısa dönem uygulamasının, sağlıklı kadınlarda iştah, açlık/tokluk kan şekeri ve antropometrik ölçümleri etkilemediği görülmüştür.
Doğum Ağrısının Algılanmasında ve Yansıtılmasında Kültürün Etkisinin İncelenmesi
Authors: KÖKSAL Özlem , TAŞÇI DURAN Emel
Published: March 2023

Bu araştırma ile vajinal doğum yapan kadınlarda doğum ağrısının algılanmasında ve yansıtılmasında kültürün etkisinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu araştırma 17.01.2013 – 31.05.2013 tarihleri arasında Şırnakta bir hastanenin doğumhanesinde yapılmıştır. Örnekleme, miadında, vajinal doğum yapan 150 gebe alınmıştır. Veri toplamada, gebelerin sosyodemografik, obstetrik ve kültürel özelliklerini içeren bir anket formu, doğum eyleminde gebenin tepkilerini içeren izlem formu kullanıldı. Gebelerin yaş ortalaması 27,39 ±6,58 olup, %94’ü Kürt etnik kökenlidir. Gebelerin %62,7’si geleneksel kurallara çok önem vermektedir. Gebelerin %86,7’si doğum ağrısını yaşanması gereken bir durum olarak görmekteydi. Gebelerin %44,7’si doğum ağrısıyla kutsal bir görev başarısı hissetmektedir. Gebelerin %94’ü gebelere erkek sağlık personelinin dokunmasının, %89,3’ü ağrı odasının kalabalık olmasının doğum ağrılarını arttırdığını belirtmişlerdir. Araştırmaya katılan gebelerin %80,7’sine göre günahkâr olan kişiler doğum ağrısını yoğun olarak yaşamaktadırlar. Ağrı sırasında %98’inin bağırmak istediğini ancak %44’ünün utanma, %46’sının sağlık personelinden çekinme nedeniyle bağıramadığını belirtmiştir. Ağrılı bir durum olduğunda sesimi yükseltirim diyen kadınların %62,5’i hıçkırarak ağlama, %80’i ağıt yakma, %58,14’ü çığlık atma sesli tepkilerini verdikleri gözlenmiştir. Güneydoğuda bir ilçede yaşayan, Müslüman, Kürt kadınlarından oluşan ve yaşadıkları toplumun kültürel özelliklerini benimsemiş kadınların, kişisel ve kültürel özelliklerine göre doğum ağrısına bakış açıları, ağrıyı yaşayışları ve baş etme yöntemleri pek çok çok farklı kültür ile benzerlikler gösterdiği gibi belirgin bazı özellikleri ile farklılıklar arz etmektedir.
The Effects of Taste Changes on the Quality of Life of Patients Receiving Chemotherapy Treatment
Authors: DOLU Sevim , MENEKLİ Tuğba
Published: March 2023

Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of taste changes on quality of life in cancer patients taking chemotherapy Material and Methods: This descriptive study was conducted between January 2020 and September 2020 with cancer patients receiving chemotherapy in the inpatient and outpatient unit of a university hospital. The sample consisted of 466 cancer patients who met the inclusion criteria and received the same treatment at the same university hospital. Data were collected using the Introductory Information Form, the European Organization for Cancer Research and Treatment Quality of Life Scale Version 3 (EORTC QLQ-C30 Version 3.0), and the Chemotherapy-Induced Taste Change Scale (CiTAS). Results: While the mean total score of EORTC QLQ-C30 was 62.97±13.31, the mean total score of CiTAS was found to be 40.43±17.84. Statistically significant correlations were found between total scores of EORTC QLQ-C30 and CiTAS scales and sub-dimension scores (p<0.001). In the regression analysis, it was found that the EORTC QLQ-C30 total score average of the individuals had a statistically significant and negative effect on the CiTAS total score average. Conclusion: As a consequence, it was determined that taste changes in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy treatment negatively affect the quality of life.
Polypharmacy in the Elderly: A Double-Edged Sword
Authors: ÖZTÜRK Ercüment , GANİDAĞLI Sencer , ÖZTÜRK Zeynel Abidin
Published: March 2023

Aim: Polypharmacy is a very important geriatric syndrome related to critical health conditions. The purpose of this study is to research the association of polypharmacy with comprehensive geriatric assessment’s (CGA) various parameters which are indicators of health and life quality in older individuals.
Material and Methods: 515 older adults admitted to a university hospital were included in this cross-sectional study. Along with CGA, European Quality of Life (EQ-5D) was performed on the participants. Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) was used to evaluate depressive symptoms. Daily living activities were assessed by using Lawton & Brody index of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) and Katz Index of Activities of Daily Living (ADL). The Full Mini-Nutritional Assessment (MNA) questionnaire was performed to evaluate nutritional status.
Results: The participants’ mean age was 72.2±6.3 years and 58.6% of them were female. 242 participants using 5 or more drugs were included in the polypharmacy group. The polypharmacy group had lower IADL, MNA, EQ-5D, Hand Grip Strength (HGS), and gait speed scores and higher GDS scores compared to those without polypharmacy. According to the correlation analysis results, the number of the medications had a moderate positive correlation with GDS scores and a moderate negative correlation with EQ-5D and MNA.
Conclusion: As the number of medications increases; patients tend to have depression, malnutrition, and a decline in functional status. Polypharmacy also impairs the quality of life. We should address polypharmacy as a crucial health problem, optimize the number of medications and thereby make the health condition better.
Retrospective Investigation of Brainstem Volume and Craniovertebral Junction Morphometry in Migraine Patients
Authors: ESEN Gülru , GÜRLER Rabia Rüya , ALTUNIŞIK Erman , ŞİRİK Mehmet , ÖZBAĞ Davut
Published: March 2023

Aim: Migraine, a complex, multifactorial neurovascular brain disorder, might cause several functional and morphometric changes in the brain. Despite many studies, a consensus has not emerged on its pathophysiology, and it is not fully elucidated so far. Recently, changing brain structures in migraine with aura has been attracting the attention of the scientific periphery. The brainstem is a critical region in the pathogenesis of migraine. Another transition point is the craniovertebral junction. Regional pathologies might trigger off the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative and neurological diseases by affecting hydrodynamics. Moreover, there is insufficient data on the relationship between migraine and the craniovertebral junction. The present study aimed to make the volumetric analysis of brainstem volume in migraine with and without aura, perform some angular and linear measurements of the craniovertebral junction, and evaluate the effects of these parameters in migraine patients. Material and Methods: The study retrospectively analyzed the brain Magnetic Resonance Images of 108 migraine patients (aged 18 to 65). Their brainstem volumes were measured using volBrain (online brain MRI volumetry system). Also, the angular and linear parameters of craniovertebral junctions were derived from the images. The obtained data were transferred to the SPSS 22 package program and analyzed. Results: The mean brainstem volume was 17.21±2.79 cm3 in the migraine with aura group, 17.33±2.48 cm3 in the migraine without aura, and 19.27±2.76 cm3 in the control group. There was no statistically significant difference between migraine with and without aura groups (p>0.05). There was a statistically significant difference between the control and both migraine groups (p<0.05). Furthermore, the clivus-canal angle was significantly different between the control and patient groups. Conclusion: The study found that the brainstem volume was lower in the migraine groups (with and without aura) than in the control group. Also, the different clivus-canal angles between the control and patient groups show that this issue should be more comprehensively studied.
Futsalcılarda Sekiz Haftalık Tekrarlı Sprint Egzersizinin Kan Laktat Düzeyi, Sürat, Dikey Sıçrama ve Alt Ekstremite Kuvvet Gelişimine Etkisi
Authors: KAHRAMAN Muhammed Zahit
Published: March 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı, erkek futsalcılarda sekiz haftalık tekrarlı sprint egzersizinin kan laktat düzeyi, sürat, dikey sıçrama ve alt ekstremite kuvvet gelişimine etkisinin belirlenmesidir. Araştırmada nicel araştırma yöntemi deneysel modellerinden ön test-son test kontrol gruplu desen kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın deney grubunu, düzenli futsal antrenmanın yanı sıra sekiz hafta boyunca haftada 3 gün tekrarlı sprint egzersizi uygulanan Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi futsal takımındaki 12 erkek futsalcı (X̄ yaş:21,42±1,31) oluştururken, araştırmanın kontrol grubunu, yalnızca düzenli futsal antrenmanı uygulanan Spor Bilimleri Fakültesi’nde öğrenim gören 12 erkek sporcu (X̄ yaş:21,08±1,00) oluşturmuştur. Araştırmaya gönüllü olarak katılan sporculara, antrenmanlar öncesi ve sekiz haftalık antrenmanlar sonunda kan laktat, 10-20 m sürat, dikey sıçrama ve bacak kuvveti testleri uygulanmıştır. Verilerin normallik düzeyi Shapiro- Wilk testi ile belirlenmiştir. Normal dağılım gösteren verilerin analizinde bağımsız gruplar için Independent Sample T Testi ve bağımlı gruplar için Paired Sample T Testi kullanılmıştır. Araştırma bulgularına göre deney grubunda dinlenik laktat ve egzersiz sonrası laktat düzeylerinde anlamlı bir fark bulunmazken (p>0,05) dikey sıçrama, bacak kuvveti, 10 m sürat ve 20 m sürat testlerinde son testler lehine anlamlı düzeyde bir fark tespit edilmiştir (p<0,05). Kontrol grubunda ise uygulanan biyomotor test ve ölçümlerde ön test ve son test değerleri arasında anlamlı bir fark bulunmamıştır (p>0,05). Araştırma sonucuna göre erkek futsalcılara uygulanan sekiz haftalık tekrarlı sprint egzersizinin dikey sıçrama, sürat ve alt ekstremite kuvvet gelişimine olumlu etkiler sağladığı belirlenmiştir. Futsalda sportif başarıya ulaşmak için antrenmanlarda tekrarlı sprint egzersizleri uygulanabilir.
Pricing of a dataset of an actual life-risk insurance portfolio
Authors: Blomerus Jan Marthinus
Published: March 2023

Pricing on seven pricing bases (PB1 to PB7) for a whole life book of a commercial life insurer in Spain, original dataset found at:

https://www.openicpsr.org/openicpsr/project/178881/version/V1/view

Policies are valued as at inception date, with a minimum age of 17 years.  The maximum age is 108.

AM92 mortality, constant premium and constant sum assured were assumed.

No surrenders were assumed.  

All premiums are the monthly premium payable upfront.  Contained in the DATA worksheet.

ID = unique identifier per original DOI 

Age = actuarial age per original DOI

Sum Assured = death benefit per original DOI

Term_if = term since contract started per original DOI

PB1 - PB7 = Monthly premium

META, BASES, SUMMARY worksheets contain more details.

  
Coxiella Burnetii Enfeksiyonlarının Kardiyovasküler Tutulumları
Authors: ALKAN Sevil , ÖNDER Taylan , ŞAHİN Serpil , KÜÇÜK Uğur , VURUCU Servan , GÜRBÜZ Esra
Published: March 2023

Q ateşi, hücre içi patojen olan Coxiella burnetii’nin neden olduğu yaygın bir zoonozdur. Q ateşine bağlı olarak endokardit, aort anevrizması, vasküler greft enfeksiyonu, miyokardit gibi birçok kardiyovasküler komplikasyonlar olduğu bildirilmiştir. Bu çalışmada Q ateşinin kardiyovasküler komplikasyonlarının gözden geçirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.
PERCEIVED INCOME ADEQUACY, FAMILY SUPPORT, FINANCIAL ANXIETY, AND TAX NON-COMPLIANCE OF INDONESIAN WORKING WOMEN DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Asmoro Priandhita Sukowidyanti
Published: March 2023

In high-risk situations like the Covid-19 epidemic, it is believed that perceived income adequacy, family support,financial anxiety, and tax non-compliance have a strong relationship. This study applies the Conservation of Resources (COR) theory in building research models to fill gaps in previous research. According to the COR theory, individuals safeguard the quality and quantity of their financial resources by avoiding threats to their existence, including taxes. Thus, maintaining limited financial resources during the Covid-19 pandemic to meet needs and wants leads to tax avoidance.The cross-sectional data were collected using an online survey and analyzed using the PLS-based SEM technique. Purposive sampling was used to identify 371 Indonesian working women for the study sample. The study’s findings confirmed that perceived income adequacy for current needs and wants and perceived family support directly impact financial anxiety. However, this study can only demonstrate the direct effect of perceived income adequacy for current wants and tax non-compliance. Financial anxiety has also been proven to mediate the relationship between the three exogenous factors and tax non-compliance. This study can strengthen the concept of COR theory, which has never been used to investigate tax non-compliance behaviour and can be considered by authorities to design tax policies that take gender into account to achieve tax compliance.
Tidal Heating of Exomoons in Resonance and Implications for Detection
Authors: Tokadjian Armen , Piro Anthony L.
Published: March 2023

The habitability of exoplanets can be strongly influenced by the presence of an exomoon, and in some cases the exomoon itself could be a possible place for life to develop. For moons outside of the habitable zone, significant tidal heating may raise their surface temperatures enough for them to be considered habitable. Tidal heating of a moon depends on numerous factors such as eccentricity, semimajor axis, size of parent planet, and the presence of additional moons. In this work, we explore the degree of tidal heating possible for multimoon systems in resonance using a combination of semianalytic and numerical models. This demonstrates that even for a moon with zero initial eccentricity, when it moves into resonance with an outer moon, it can generate significant eccentricity and associated tidal heating. Depending on the mass ratio of the two moons, this resonance can either be short-lived (≤200 Myr) or continue to be driven by the tidal migration of the moons. This tidal heating can also assist in making the exomoons easier to discover, and we explore two scenarios: secondary eclipses and outgassing of volcanic species. We then consider hypothetical moons orbiting known planetary systems to identify which will be best suited for finding exomoons with these methods. We conclude with a discussion of current and future instrumentation and missions.
Protracted Timescales for Nebular Processing of First-formed Solids in the Solar System
Authors: Mane Prajkta , Bose Maitrayee , Wadhwa Meenakshi , Defouilloy Céline
Published: March 2023

The calcium–aluminum-rich inclusions (CAIs) from chondritic meteorites are the first solids formed in the solar system. Rim formation around CAIs marks a time period in early solar system history when CAIs existed as free-floating objects and had not yet been incorporated into their chondritic parent bodies. The chronological data on these rims are limited. As seen in the limited number of analyzed inclusions, the rims formed nearly contemporaneously (i.e., <300,000 yr after CAI formation) with the host CAIs. Here we present the relative ages of rims around two type B CAIs from NWA 8323 CV3 (oxidized) carbonaceous chondrite using the 26Al–26Mg chronometer. Our data indicate that these rims formed ∼2–3 Ma after their host CAIs, most likely as a result of thermal processing in the solar nebula at that time. Our results imply that these CAIs remained as free-floating objects in the solar nebula for this duration. The formation of these rims coincides with the time interval during which the majority of chondrules formed, suggesting that some rims may have formed in transient heating events similar to those that produced most chondrules in the solar nebula. The results reported here additionally bolster recent evidence suggesting that chondritic materials accreted to form chondrite parent bodies later than the early-formed planetary embryos, and after the primary heat source, most likely 26Al, had mostly decayed away.
Firefly (Coleoptera, Lampyridae) species from the Atlantic Forest hotspot, Brazil
Authors: Vaz Stephanie , Mendes Mariana , Khattar Gabriel , Macedo Margarete , Ronquillo Cristina , Zarzo-Arias Alejandra , Hortal Joaquín , Silveira Luiz
Published: March 2023

We compiled a database of firefly species records from the Atlantic Forest hotspot in Brazil and made it available at GBIF. Data were gathered from literature and from several key entomological collections, including: Coleção entomológica Prof. José Alfredo Pinheiro Dutra (DZRJ/UFRJ) and Coleção do Laboratório de Ecologia de Insetos from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (CLEI/UFRJ); Coleção Entomológica do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (CEIOC); Museu de Zoologia da Universidade de São Paulo (MZSP); Coleção Entomológica Pe. Jesus Santiago Moure from Universidade Federal do Paraná (DZUP/UFPR); and Coleção Entomológica from Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco (UFRPE). This database represents the largest contribution to a public repository of recorded occurrences from Neotropical fireflies.

This dataset shows the occurrence and abundance of firefly species in the Atlantic Forest hotspot. Firefly species endemic to this biome are also present and considered in the study. These data can assist scientific and societal needs, by supporting future research projects and conservation decision-making.
The bifurcation of constrained optimization optimal solutions and its applications
Authors: Li Tengmu , Wang Zhiyuan
Published: March 2023

The appearance and disappearance of the optimal solution for the change of system parameters in optimization theory is a fundamental problem. This paper aims to address this issue by transforming the solutions of a constrained optimization problem into equilibrium points (EPs) of a dynamical system. The bifurcation of EPs is then used to describe the appearance and disappearance of the optimal solution and saddle point through two classes of bifurcation, namely the pseudo bifurcation and saddle-node bifurcation. Moreover, a new class of pseudo-bifurcation phenomena is introduced to describe the transformation of regular and degenerate EPs, which sheds light on the relationship between the optimal solution and a class of infeasible points. This development also promotes the proposal of a tool for predicting optimal solutions based on this phenomenon. The study finds that the bifurcation of the optimal solution is closely related to the bifurcation of the feasible region, as demonstrated by the 5-bus and 9-bus optimal power flow problems.
Mathematical model of interaction Escherichia coli and Coliphages
Authors: Gómez Miller Cerón , Mondragon Eduardo Ibarguen , Molano Eddy Lopez , Hidalgo-Troya Arsenio , Mármol-Martínez Maria A. , Guerrero-Ceballos Deisy Lorena , Pantoja Mario A. , Paz-García Camilo , Gómez-Arrieta Jenny , Burbano-Rosero Mariela
Published: March 2023

We propose a mathematical model based in ordinary differential equations between bacterial pathogen and Bacteriophages to describe the infection dynamics of these populations, for which we use a nonlinear function with an inhibitory effect. We study the stability of the model using the Lyapunov theory and the second additive compound matrix and perform a global sensitivity analysis to elucidate the most influential parameters in the model, besides we make a parameter estimation using growth data of Escherichia coli (E.coli) bacteria in presence of Coliphages (bacteriophages that infect E.coli) with different multiplicity of infection. We found a threshold that indicates whether the bacteriophage concentration will coexist with the bacterium (the coexistence equilibrium) or become extinct (phages extinction equilibrium), the first equilibrium is locally asymptotically stable while the other is globally asymptotically stable depending on the magnitude of this threshold. Beside we found that the dynamics of the model is particularly affected by infection rate of bacteria and Half-saturation phages density. Parameter estimation show that all multiplicities of infection are effective in eliminating infected bacteria but the smaller one leaves a higher number of bacteriophages at the end of this elimination.
Genotyping and molecular investigation of plasmid-mediated carbapenem resistant clinical Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates in Egypt
Authors: Baraka Kholoud , Abozahra Rania , Haggag Marwa Mohammed , Abdelhamid Sarah M
Published: March 2023

Klebsiella pneumoniae is a multidrug-resistant nosocomial pathogen. Carbapenem resistance is mediated mainly by enzymes carried on transmissible plasmids causing their dissemination among other members of Enterobacteriaceae. This study aimed to molecularly detect carbapenem resistance genes in K. pneumoniae clinical isolates, genotype them using ERIC-PCR, and investigate plasmid transformation of resistant genes by using ERIC-PCR and sequencing.

Methods

Antimicrobial resistance of sixty carbapenem-resistant K. pneumoniae strains was evaluated by using the disc diffusion method. Five carbapenemases' genes were amplified by conventional PCR. Genotyping was performed using ERIC-PCR. Gene transformation was performed for the five genes to sensitive isolates. Wild and transformed isolates were genetically investigated using ERIC-PCR and sequencing.

Results

Carbapenem resistance in our isolates was associated with high resistance to all tested antibiotics. The 60 K. pneumoniae isolates were divided into 6 resistor types. The prevalence of KPC, IMP, VIM, NDM, and OXA-48 genes were 17%, 63%, 93%, 85% and 100%, respectively. Dendrogram analysis showed 57 distinct patterns, arranged in three clusters. The five genes were transformed successfully into sensitive isolates. ERIC profiles of wild and transformed isolates showed cluster A contained all the wild isolates, and cluster B contained all transformed isolates. Genetic sequences of the 5 genes reflected high genetic similarity with the GenBank reference genes before plasmid transformation; however, a distinguishable decrease of genetic similarity was observed after transformation.

Conclusion

Plasmid-mediated carbapenem resistance in K. pneumoniae and its dissemination among different strains is a real threat to public health.
The infinity-Laplacian in smooth convex domains and in a square
Authors: Brustad Karl K. , Lindgren Erik , Lindqvist Peter
Published: March 2023

We extend some theorems for the infinity-ground state and for the infinity-potential, known for convex polygons, to other domains in the plane, by applying Alexandroff's method to the curved boundary. A recent explicit solution disproves a conjecture.
Otto Wagner y los revestimientos pétreos con anclajes vistos de roseta. Estudio tipológico y análisis constructivo
Authors: Gallego-Blázquez Rocío , Camino-Olea María Soledad
Published: March 2023

En el periodo de transición al s. XX un grupo de arquitectos, encabezado por Otto Wagner, defiende la utilización de los revestimientos pétreos como estrategia para reflexionar sobre los conceptos de revestimiento y autonomía respecto al soporte estructural. La técnica de Wagner destaca por la utilización de anclajes metálicos de cabeza vista introducidos en taladros perforados en las placas del revestimiento de piedra. La destreza de Wagner al utilizar estos elementos los convierte al mismo tiempo en solución técnica, compositiva, estilística e ideológica. El artículo pretende revisar esta técnica desde su descripción hasta el análisis tipológico y constructivo, a través de la definición teórica descrita por el propio Wagner y del estudio de 3 de sus obras construidas en las que plasma estos planteamientos: Iglesia St. Leopold (Viena, 1902-1907), Caja Postal de Ahorros Postsparkasse (Viena, 1903-1912) y edificio para la presa Kaiserbad (Viena, 1904-1906).
Les politiques sportives en Argentine et au Brésil : D’une structuration formelle à un engagement pluriel
Authors: Levoratti Alejo , Moraes e Silva Marcelo , Attali Michaël
Published: March 2023

Au début du XXIe siècle, plusieurs gouvernements de gauche et de centre-gauche arrivent au pouvoir dans des pays d'Amérique du Sud. L'Argentine, le Brésil, la Bolivie, le Chili, l'Équateur, le Paraguay, l'Uruguay et le Venezuela sont particulièrement concernés vont façonner les politiques sportives au regard de cette nouvelle configuration politique. Cet article envisage de faire une comparaison entre les politiques publiques sportives menées par les deux plus grands pays d'Amérique du Sud (Argentine et Brésil), en montrant quelles ont été les similitudes et les différences entre les politiques kirchneriste et luliste dans la sphère sportive entre les années 2003-2016. L’étude souligne que l'Argentine et le Brésil ont consolidé une politique sportive en mettant l'accent sur l'inclusion sociale par le sport et une attention portée au sport pour tous. Néanmoins, l’accueil de plusieurs grands évènements sportifs ont infléchi les objectifs initiaux.