bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Variational solutions to fermion-to-qubit mappings in two spatial dimensions
Authors: Nys Jannes , Carleo Giuseppe
Published: October 2022

Through the introduction of auxiliary fermions, or an enlarged spin space, one can map local fermion Hamiltonians onto local spin Hamiltonians, at the expense of introducing a set of additional constraints. We present a variational Monte-Carlo framework to study fermionic systems through higher-dimensional (>1D) Jordan-Wigner transformations. We provide exact solutions to the parity and Gauss-law constraints that are encountered in bosonization procedures. We study thet-Vmodel in 2D and demonstrate how both the ground state and the low-energy excitation spectra can be retrieved in combination with neural network quantum state ansatze.
Quantum Proofs of Proximity
Authors: Dall'Agnol Marcel , Gur Tom , Roy Moulik Subhayan , Thaler Justin
Published: October 2022

We initiate the systematic study of QMA algorithms in the setting of property testing, to which we refer as QMA proofs of proximity (QMAPs). These are quantum query algorithms that receive explicit access to a sublinear-size untrusted proof and are required to accept inputs having a property Π and reject inputs that are ε-far from Π, while only probing a minuscule portion of their input.We investigate the complexity landscape of this model, showing that QMAPs can be exponentially stronger than both classical proofs of proximity and quantum testers. To this end, we extend the methodology of Blais, Brody, and Matulef (Computational Complexity, 2012) to prove quantum property testing lower bounds via reductions from communication complexity. This also resolves a question raised in 2013 by Montanaro and de Wolf (cf. Theory of Computing, 2016).Our algorithmic results include a purpose an algorithmic framework that enables quantum speedups for testing an expressive class of properties, namely, those that are succinctly decomposable. A consequence of this framework is a QMA algorithm to verify the Parity of an n-bit string with O(n2/3) queries and proof length. We also propose a QMA algorithm for testing graph bipartitneness, a property that lies outside of this family, for which there is a quantum speedup.
An Atypical Presentation of Penile Fracture with Urethral Injury
Authors: Sarna Shiv , Al-Dhahir Wesam , Sami Tariq , Khan Fahd
Published: October 2022

Background: Penile fracture is a urological emergency that occurs following a traumatic rupture of the tunica albuginea. Patients experience an audible ‘pop’ and immediate detumescence during sexual activity, followed by pain, swelling and ecchymosis. It is uncommon for patients to present without these typical clinical findings.

Case Presentation: This case report describes a 33-year-old male with an atypical penile fracture and associated urethral injury. He reported mild pain as his penis buckled against his partner’s thigh during sexual intercourse and a sudden detumescence. Examination was unremarkable other than gross blood at the external urethral meatus. MRI identified a 4 mm focal capsular defect at the ventral aspect of the left corpora cavernosum. Flexible cystoscopy identified a 2cm longitudinal tear in the distal urethra. The patient underwent successful surgical repair with no long term sequalae.

Conclusions: The authors of this report wish to highlight the importance of keeping a high index of suspicion for penile fractures in light of a typical history.
The Influence of Pan-Turkism on the Political Identity Formation of the Turkic States of Central Asia in the XXI Century (Part 2)
Authors: Shumilov M. M.
Published: October 2022

The negative tone of statements about pan-Turkism and Turkey’s policy in the post-Soviet space in the Central Asian region prevails in the Russian media. Indeed, pan-Turkism is a strong factor in the emerging statehood of the newly independent states of the region. At the same time, and it is important to emphasize this, it is not the only and far from defining one. His influence manifested itself mainly in the first half of the 1990s. All the authors note the role of Turkey at the initial stage of the sovereignty of the countries of this region. Then, first, due to lack of resources, its influence in Central Asia began to wane. New players appeared in the region, representing the interests of Western countries and China. Russian economic, military, and political influence also became more stable and weightier. Turkey’s attempts in the XXI century to achieve new successes in promoting its interests based on the values of Turkism did not lead to the expected results. Economic and military-political competitors continued to outpace it, and their successes encouraged Ankara to make measurements during its policy. She became more and more realistic and pragmatic. For a few reasons, during the first decade of the new century, the Turkish upper classes somewhat cooled down to pan-Turkism. At the same time, the elites of the Central Asian countries got a taste of state nationalism and, cultivating their own values, emphasized their sovereignty and the right to a multi-vector foreign policy. Overcoming their dependence on Moscow, they also demonstrated their unwillingness to follow in the wake of Ankara’s interests. In the conditions оf De-globalization and fragmentation that began after the global crisis of 2008–2009 pan-Turkism is once again becoming an important factor in the sovereign positioning of the Turkic-speaking republics of Central Asia. At the same time, it has ceased to act as an instrument of Turkish expansion and today represents a new phenomenon — “collective pan-Turkism”, which testifies to the common interest and solidarity aspirations of its participants. Russia, China and other non-regional actors will have to reckon with this circumstance in the future.
Getting the Bugs Out: Entomology Using Computer Vision
Authors: Schneider Stefan , Taylor Graham , Kremer Stefan , Fryxell John
Published: October 2022

Deep learning for computer vision has shown promising results in the
field of entomology. Deep learning performance is maximized primarily by
bulk labeled data which, outside of rare circumstances, are limited in
ecological studies. Currently, to utilize deep learning systems,
ecologists undergo extensive data collection efforts, or limit their
problem to niche tasks. These solutions do not scale to region agnostic
models. There are solutions using data augmentation, simulators,
generative models, and self-supervised learning that supplement limited
data labels. Here, we highlight the success of deep learning for
computer vision within entomology, discuss data collection efforts,
provide methodologies for annotation efficient learning, and conclude
with practical guidelines for how ecologists can empower accessible
automated ecological monitoring on a global scale.
Conserving species’ evolutionary potential and history: opportunities under the new post-2020 global biodiversity framework
Authors: Robuchon Marine , Silva Jessica da , Dubois Grégoire , Gumbs Rikki , Hoban Sean , Laikre Linda , Owen Nisha R. , Perino Andrea
Published: October 2022

Genetic diversity (GD) and phylogenetic diversity (PD) respectively
represent species’ evolutionary potential and history, and support most
of the biodiversity benefits to humanity. Yet, these two biodiversity
facets have been overlooked in previous biodiversity policies. As the
Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity plan to meet in
December 2022 to agree on a new post-2020 global biodiversity framework
(GBF), we analyse how GD and PD are considered in this new framework and
discuss how this could strengthen their conservation. Although their
inclusion could be larger, both GD and PD are currently considered in
the first draft of the post-2020 GBF. This represents a significant
improvement compared to the CBD strategic plan 2011-2020 and an
unprecedented opportunity to bring species’ evolutionary potential and
history to the core of public biodiversity policies. We urge the
scientific community to leverage this opportunity to actually improve
the conservation of species’ evolutionary potential and history.
Drug-related problems and associated factors in hospitalized patients with chronic kidney disease: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Wang Jin , Liu Yue , Li Chen , Gong Hui , Chen Mengli
Published: October 2022

Aim: To determine the type, cause, severity and associated factors of
DRPs in CKD patients, and then to assess the results of interventions by
clinical pharmacists. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out
to review all medication orders for hospitalized patients with CKD from
April to September 2022. Pharmaceutical Care Network Europe
classification (PCNE) V9.1 was used to classify the DRPs; Logistic
regression models were used to estimate the factors of DRPs. Results:
176 patients with CKD stage 3-5 were included, and 249 DRPs were
identified in 73.9% (130/176) of participants. The most common type of
problem and cause respectively were “treatment effectiveness” (52.2%,
130/249) and “drug selection” (63.1%, 157/249). 84.7% (211/249) of
the DRPs were rated at severity categories B to D (causing no or
potential harm), whereas 15.3% (38/249) were rated as categories E to H
(causing actual harm). Clinical pharmacists proposed 433 interventions,
of which 89.4% (387/433) were entirely accepted and implemented, and
solved 83.1% (207/249) DRPs. The probability of having at least one DRP
was higher in patients treated with ten or more drugs (AOR 4.126, 95%
CI 1.754-9.705, P=0.001), with CKD stages 5 (AOR 4.954, 95% CI
1.754-9.705, P=0.005), and with diabetes (AOR 4.224, 95% CI
1.889-9.445, P<0.001). Conclusions: DRPs are common in
hospitalized CKD patients, and pharmacists play a significant role in
optimizing medication therapy by identifying and resolving DRPs. The
number of drugs, stage of CKD and diabetes are risk factors for DRPs,
and we should pay attention to this specific group.
Transformation of fluorite δ-Bi2O3 into a new tetragonal phase
Authors: Zyryanov Vladimir , Petrov Sergey
Published: October 2022

Bismuth oxide kinetically stabilized by doping with a metastable structure of disordered fluorite ?-Bi2O3 has a unique conductivity. Oxygen selective membranes at intermediate temperatures ~550?C, on the base of cermet ?-Bi2O3/Ag, have the highest potential for air separation and can be used to produce oxygen for distributed multigeneration by burning fossil carbon fuels. When searching for the optimal composition of ?-Bi2O3, the degradation of fluorite into a new tetragonal phase was discovered in ceramics synthesized using mechanical activation. The tetragonal phase is formed and exists in a topotaxial composite with the fluorite structure. For a relatively stable over a wide temperature range tetragonal phase with a = 0.3854, c = 0.88905 nm, S.G. P-4, crystal structure and atomic coordinates have been proposed. In samples of fluorite and topotaxial composite, the Raman and M?ssbauer spectra were recorded and discussed. The discovery of a new tetragonal phase of doped bismuth oxide and its existence area makes it possible to optimize the composition and the synthesis of a more stable solid electrolyte ?-Bi2O3 with high conductivity.
Balance and thickness of soft tissue of the lower third of the face in different vertical patterns of growth
Authors: Janosevic Predrag
Published: October 2022

Introduction/Objective. Variations in thickness of soft tissues can influence the position of facial structures as well as facial aesthetics. The objective of the study was to determine whether the frequency of soft tissues imbalance depends on the vertical growth pattern of the face. Methods. The present study consisted of 90 pretreatment lateral cephalograms of adult Serbian Caucasian orthodontic patients (30 male and 60 female), between 18?27 years of age, average 23.6 years. Only the patients with the skeletal class I, based on the values of A-Nasion-point B angle and Wits appraisal, were chosen for the study. All patients were divided into three groups of 30 patients, those with hyperdivergent, hypodivergent and normal vertical growth patterns based on the values of Frankfort mandibular plane angle. Soft tissue of each patient was evaluated following the method given by Merrifield. Results. The obtained results showed that soft tissues of the chin and upper lip were thickest in hypodivergent and thinnest in patients with hyperdivergent growth type. The largest number of patients with soft tissue imbalance was observed in the normal and hyperdivergent vertical growth pattern groups, eight out of 30 patients. The number of patients with imbalance greater than 3 mm was largest in the group with hyperdivergent growth pattern. Conclusion. The pathological skeletal pattern of growth combined with the common occurrence of soft tissue imbalance makes orthodontic treatment in hyperdivergent group of patients more difficult in comparison to patients with normal or hypodivergent growth pattern.
The idea of freedom in protestantism
Authors: Lazovic Zivan
Published: October 2022

Starting from the methodological assumption that ideas have a driving power
and from the distinction between negative and positive notions of freedom
(Berlin), this paper deals with the role that the idea of individual
freedom, as a central part of the Protestant pattern of Christian life,
played in the origin and spread of the reformation movement in XVI century.
In his criticism of the corruptive practices of the Roman Catholic Church
and his reliance on the Bible as the only authority (sola scriptura)
regarding Christian teaching, Luther gave the concept of freedom a religious
content: a necessary and sufficient condition for the spiritual (positive)
freedom of the person is contained in the slogan sola fide, while in
external life each individual has the obligation to accept his social
position and conscientiously fulfill the calling (Beruf) that God has set
for him. After he published them in the form of 95 theses in 1517, Luther?s
views spread and initiated decades of conflicts that resulted in major
cultural, political and economic changes. They directly or indirectly
influenced the profiling of the modern Western European order, but they did
not escape the trap into which many similar doctrines fell - the privileged
social classes (rulers and nobility), whose interests they corresponded to,
used them to achieve their own goals. Thanks to the Enlightenment and
liberal tradition, today we inherit a more universal conception of basic
human liberties and rights, devoid of religious content, but the temptations
remain the same.
Emotional component in the aesthetic experience of the sublime
Authors: Grbovic Sasa
Published: October 2022

This article is dedicated to the presentation and interpretation of the views
that consider and testify to the complexity of the emotional component of
the aesthetic experience of the sublime. Special attention is dedicated to
the aesthetic views of Pseudo-Longinus, John Dennis and Immanuel Kant,
authors who has a significant influence on the shaping of thoughts on the
sublime, and especially on the parts of their aesthetic thought in which
they articulate what constitutes a certain complexity of how sublime affects
humans. Although there are certain distinctions in these thinkers regarding
the analysis of the aesthetic experience of the sublime, there are also
similarities, especially in terms of clarifying the emotional structure of
the experience of the sublime.
Creative truth of emotions
Authors: Sarovic Srdjan
Published: October 2022

This paper is about immediate experience of vivid emotions which come to be
within the artist-artwork-recipient relations, where the artwork is the
point of ?embrace?. I will address the topic from the perspective of the
personal experience and artistic practice, which reveals the nature of
aesthetic emotions as the one of creation. Emotions induced and made alive
through the artwork are ways and modes of participation in its originative
truth; they are anything but mere mental events, or an expression of the
needs of the audience. Therefore, the creative truth of emotions belongs to
the artwork. Their and the origin of the artwork is one and the same, and it
is independent of the artist. Emotions related to the artwork are creative
because of their origin: if the emotions are separated from the creation and
artist, if they are reflections of the audience?s projections or if they are
products of the governing culture system, they are false.
Compensation of Springback for High Strength Steels by Thickness Reduction Method
Authors: GÜLTEKİN TOROSLU Ayşegül
Published: October 2022

The sheet metal bending process plays an important role in sheet metal production and springback is an unintended consequence of this operation. If the bending die process is performed without knowing the amount of springback, it is difficult to produce parts within acceptable tolerance values. The springback behavior of the part to be bent also affects the size of the bending die. In particular, in the case of a 90° U bend die, the manufacturing cost of the bending die with the springback compensation method is high. Therefore, it is important to estimate the springback value at the design stage. In this work, the estimation of the amount of deformation to avoid springback value was performed using the thickness reduction method for high strength sheet metal. According to this study, the thickness reduction method can be used effectively in springback compensation. The estimation of the measurement accuracy at the design stage reduces the cost of the bending die and it is possible to produce parts within tolerance limits without much experimentation. The results showed that thickness reduction at the 0,2 t value was suitable to eliminate the springback value in the U-bending process. It has been found that experimental, empirical and finite element results are close to each other.
Media Pembelajaran E-Mading Berbasis Contextual Teaching and Learning pada Tematik Subtema Bagaimana Tubuh Mengolah Makanan
Authors: Purnianingrum Gusti Ayu Nyoman Tisia , Manuaba Ida Bagus Surya
Published: October 2022

Minimnya ketersediaan media yang membahas materi tersebut menjadi kendala bagi guru dalam menyampaikan materi dan meningkatkan pemahaman peserta didik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menciptakan media pembelajaran e-mading berbasis Contextual Teaching and Learning pada subtema bagaimana tubuh mengolah makanan kelas V SD. Subjek pada penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas V SD, guru dan para ahli media. Penelitian ini menggunakan model ADDIE sebagai acuan dalam pelaksanaan penelitian. Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode observasi, wawancara dan angket/kuesioner. Analisis data yang digunakan yaitu analisis data deskriptif kuantitatif dan teknik analisis data deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil kelayakan media pembelajaran e-mading berbasis Contextual Teaching And Learning yaitu hasil review ahli isi materi pembelajaran memperoleh persentase (90%) berkualifikasi sangat baik, hasil review ahli desain pembelajaran memperoleh persentase (92,5%) berkualifikasi sangat baik, review ahli media pembelajaran memperoleh persentase (92,5%) berkualifikasi sangat baik, uji coba perorangan memperoleh persentase 92,5% berkualifikasi sangat baik, dan uji coba kelompok kecil memperoleh persentase 93,33% berkualifikasi sangat baik. Berdasarkan hasil review para ahli, hasil uji coba perorangan dan kelompok kecil, maka, media pembelajaran e-mading berbasis Contextual Teaching and Learning layak digunakan pada proses pembelajaran siswa kelas V. Implikasi adanya media e-mading, guru dapat menyampaikan materi pembelajaran dengan lebih mudah dan meningkatkan semangat siswa dalam belajar.
JOB SATISFACTION OF THE TB DISPENSARY EMPLOYEES UNDER COVID-19 PREVENTION MEASURES
Authors:   Omsk State Pedagogical University, Udalova T. Yu. , Ledeneva T. N. ,   Omsk Region Clinical TB Dispensary
Published: October 2022

Professional activity of the workers in the infectious diseases hospital is characterized by significant emotional tension. In terms of measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection COVID-19, it is necessary to look for new mechanisms that can support the employees' working capacity at the proper level. The purpose of the study is to identify job satisfaction of the TB dispensarystaff based on the analysis of the survey results and to develop recommendations for improving the efficiency of the institution under restrictive measures in connection with the prevention of the new coronavirus infection COVID-19. The study involved 128 employees of the Omsk Regional Public Health Care Institution “Clinical Tuberculosis Dispensary”. The results of the study, in general, demonstrate rather favourable trends: employees show organizational loyalty and are satisfied with most of the parameters of professional activity. The parameters of professional activity with which the majority of respondents are satisfied, as well as factors that do not satisfy a number of employees are found. The means that increase and negatively affect labour activity are identified. The significant characteristics of the work and the leading causes of conflicts with managers are described. Structural subdivisions in which employees who are dissatisfied with their work are working have been singled out and, in accordance with the identified parameters, recommendations for managers and the qualitycontrol department have been developed.
PROFESSIONAL HEALTH OF THE PENITENTIARY SYSTEM STAFF: COMPONENTS AND CONDITIONS OF PRESERVATION
Authors:   The Academy of the FPS of Russia, Kiseleva R. N.
Published: October 2022

The article touches upon the issues of preserving the professional health of employees of the penal system. The stages of the development of health psychology and its interaction with labor psychology are presented in detail. The components of professional health are analyzed and the features of the professional health of the domestic penitentiary system employees and the health determining factors are presented. The conditions for maintaining the health of the penitentiary system staff are considered. Examining the human conditions that appear in the process of work, scientists note the prevailing ones: fatigue, anxiety and emotional stress. Unfavorable conditions accompanying an employee from year to year indicate professional distress and become risk factors for the development of somatic diseases. Currently, the professional health of employees acts as a resource of the organization and has an impact on management and organizational processes. There are a number of professions that are dangerous and highly dangerous. Our research has revealed the factors leading to the deterioration of the health of the penitentiary system staff, and its manifestations characteristic for the penitentiary system employees. Psychological support of professional activity, including the preservation of professional health, should be carried out as a unified concept throughout all stages of service. Maintaining the professional health of the personnel of the UIS involves carrying out a set of measures aimed at reducing the impact of negative factors, harmonizing the internal state and external conditions of professional activity. Of great importance is the ability of employees to self-preservation. Psychological factors of professional safety are: professional and service motivation, moral and moral stability, stress resistance, low level of anxiety, adequate self-esteem, high learning ability, orientation to cooperation, communication, low conflict, the use of healthsaving technologies.
lugar do testemunho traumático e sua representação em documentários sobre Ditadura Militar no Brasil.
Authors: Silva Santos Lucas Henrique Vieira
Published: October 2022

O propósito dessa pesquisa é entender como ocorre o testemunho dos sobreviventes de regimes autoritários, em especial a Ditadura Militar do Brasil, e identificar como os documentários apresentam esses relatos traumáticos em sua narrativa. Será discutido o lugar do testemunho na construção da memória da sociedade, a sua relevância no cenário coletivo e como o testemunho se origina e se comporta na linguagem cinematográfica. Haverá uma conjugação entre os saberes históricos, filosóficos e literários e análise da narrativa fílmica sobre o comportamento do testemunho no documentário. Desse modo, será possível compreender como o cinema registra e significa o trauma, caracterizado como uma memória que não passa.
Placement Precision of Organic Fertilizer Based on Soil Conservation in Taro Cultivation
Authors: Masnang Andi , Jannah Asmanur , Wibaningwati Dyah Budibruri , Nurilmala Febi , Nurhayati Lany
Published: October 2022

One of the things that are important to consider when fertilizing is how to place the fertilizer so that plants can consume nutrients efficiently. The research objective was to assess the precision of soil conservation based on fertilizer placement so that fertilizers could increase the production of taro effectively. This study applied four treatments, namely without fertilizer, placing manure in the planting hole, placing manure in the biopore, and placing manure on the borders. The three treatments were given 1 kg of goat manure. The treatment was performed with six replications. Harvesting is carried out in 8 months after planting. The results showed that the placement of manure on the borders was the most effective treatment with the highest yield of wet tubers of 21.4 Mg/ha and was not different from the treatment of manure in biopore 18.3 Mg/ha.This yield was different significantly as compared to that of resulted from treatments where fertilizer was placed in the planting hole (15.9 Mg/ha) or the production of taro without manure application (11.57 Mg/ha). Keywords: Organic fertilizers, production, soil conservation, taro
Qualitative Characters Diversity of Prentul Kediri Cayenne Pepper Mutant (M1) Resulted from Gamma Ray Mutation Induction
Authors: Rohcahyani Fadilla Eka , Moeljani Ida Retno , Suhardjono Hadi
Published: October 2022

Prentul Kediri cayenne pepper is a local variety that has the potential to be developed into a new superior variety through the breeding of gamma-ray mutations. The purpose of the study is to find out the diversity and degree of similarity in plants of the M1 generation based on qualitative character. The research was conducted in August 2021-February 2022 at the research field, Ketindan Village, Malang City. This study was conducted in a completely randomized block design with three replications. Data was subjected to cluster analysis using the NTSYSpc.2.02i program. The results showed that induction of gamma-ray mutations led to phenotype diversity in several qualitative characters, namely plant habitus, leaf shapes, and fruit shapes, while two other characters, i.e., fruit calyx and the position of flowers remained uniform. The degree of intermutants at each dose of gamma ray mutation is varied. Qualitative characters that remained uniform in the mutant population (M1) were the calyx character of the fruit and the position. In the mutant population (M1), the results of mutations in gamma rays at doses of 100 Gy and 200 Gy were still found in individuals with characters 100% similar to control plants. Meanwhile, in the mutant population (M1), the results of mutations in gamma rays at a dose of 300 Gy were not found to have individuals with characters 100% similar to control plants. Keywords:   Gamma ray, Mutation diversity, Prentul Kediri Cayenne Pepper
Resin Bonded Zirconia Bridge: Case Report Follow Up of 7 Years
Authors: Moussaoui Houda , Mouhibi Abdallah , Oualla Meriem , Andoh Abderrahman
Published: October 2022

Conventional bridges are considered the standard treatment for single missing teeth with a good clinical outcome, but it is an invasive treatment.

The introduction of new ceramic materials becomes a useful treatment option for premolar and molar replacement, and high demand of conservative restoration with metal free materials has become more important for both, clinicians and patients.

The present article is a case report that present a patient who was treated by a resin-bonded zirconia bridge showing a follow up of seven years.
Comprehensive Overview of Hydrogen Production via Coal and Biomass Gasification Technologies
Authors: Al Nashrey Ahmed
Published: October 2022

Gasification has been receiving interest on a global scale due to its varied uses and benefits. Hydrogen has been also found to be one of the promised fuels that can be produced by gasification. So, coal and biomass gasification has been studied widely. Energy conversion systems based on the use of biomass are of particular interest to science because of their potential to reduce global CO2 emissions. It has been found that BG is an efficient and sustainable route for the production of hydrogen. However, the market for biomass gasification is not yet developed sufficiently for widespread use. There is still a stage of diversity, and no dominating design has emerged. Thus, tar formation and high energy could be issues for implementing BG on a large scale. On the other hand, coal gasification is commercial technology and produces a high amount of syngas and a low cost of production compared to the BG. Therefore, this paper aims to make an overview of both processes in terms of technology and the perspective of their future.
Compound Weibull Lifetime Distribution-I
Authors: Sirisha Gadicharla
Published: October 2022

In this paper a new lifetime distribution named as ‘Compound Weibull Lifetime Distribution-I’ is derived. The basic assumptions, derivation of the model and some useful characteristics, like mean, variance, distribution function, reliability function, hazard function and cumulative hazard function of the distribution are derived.
Acute Urinary Retention in Early Pregnancy: A Case Report
Authors: Ngurah Brahmantara Bagus , Harjoto Budi Setiawan , Setiawan William Alexander , Wanaditya Gleen Kristie , Santoso Mochammad Imam , Suarlin I Komang Yogi Arta , Bay Godefridus Paolo
Published: October 2022

An uncommon obstetric emergency called acute urine retention (AUR) in patients with retroverted uteri necessitates prompt treatment. If left untreated, it could result in major difficulties for the mother or the fetus. Between weeks 9 and 16 of gestation, the frequency of AUR peaked in healthy pregnancies. The female patient, age 31, who came with urinary hesitancy is discussed in this publication. A palpable urinary bladder was found during a physical examination. An intrauterine pregnancy was shown to be viable by obstetric ultrasonography and the uterine was retroflexed. With the implantation of a urinary catheter for one week, prophylactic antibiotics for one week, and follow-up with urology, the patient's symptoms disappeared. The most frequent cause of AUR is a retroverted uterus. Rapid identification and diagnosis are necessary. The risk factors, etiology, and clinical manifestation of AUR in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy should be known to clinicians.
Comments on The Experimental Proofs of Relativistic Length Contraction and Time Dilation by O. D. Jefimenko
Authors: Sfarti Adrian
Published: October 2022

The subject of relativistic length contraction and relativistic time dilation appears very early in textbooks as well as in various forms in papers dedicated to teaching relativity. In his paper, O. D. Jefimenko considers “questionable” the experimental confirmations of these relativistic phenomena and offers an alternative explanation based on electromagnetic retardation. In the following short note, we will deconstruct Jefimenko’s proofs, and we will show their limitations.
Social Regulation of Witchcraft Among the Laguna People, Atchan (Ébrié), Southern Côte D'Ivoire, West Africa
Authors: Dagbé Ahodan Stéphane
Published: October 2022

The objective of this research is to analyze the mechanisms of social regulation of witchcraft in Atchan's community and its consequences. This study took place in five Atchan (Ébrié) villages in the municipality of Songon (Autonomous District of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire). The survey was conducted among thirty-five individuals using a qualitative data collection technique. The study revealed that the issue of witchcraft can be dealt with in three ways: mistreatment, banishment, and religious approach. And yet the concept of witchcraft appears to take on a subjective character. The difficulty encountered on this issue relates to the availability of evidence and the causal link with alleged offenses. Despite its subjectivism, witchcraft remains a socio-cultural reality that causes many inconveniences to the accused and their families and the entire community. This situation challenges the public authorities and calls for solutions to take into account respect for human dignity.
Comparing some Traditional Western and African Conceptions of Personhood
Authors: Kahaka Makotoka , Maundeni Wazha
Published: October 2022

This paper discusses the comparisons that have been made between traditional African and Western thoughts on the communitarian vis-à-vis individualistic conceptions of personhood where some dissimilarity between the two conceptions has been highlighted. While there has been a lot of emphasis on the dissimilarity that allegedly exists between the two camps, there has not been much discussion on the similarities or common features that may exist between the two camps regarding the concept of personhood. Focusing on a selected number of scholars, this paper discusses the comparisons that have been made between the traditional African and Western thoughts on the concept of personhood with a view to exploring if any similarities or areas of convergence exist between the two. The paper concludes that in addition to the differences in thought between the two camps on the concept of personhood, there are also some similarities that are worth noting.
MENELAAH HUKUM PERNIKAHAN MONOGAMI DAN POLIGAMI PERSPEKTIF HADIS
Authors: Nadia Nadia , Idris Sapruddin
Published: October 2022

The debate about polygamy and monogamy in Islam has been going on for a long time. This happens because of many interpretations of what has been determined by Al-Qur’an and Al-hadith. Therefore, it is important to review the verse or hadith about polygamy and monogamy. Many problems have arisen related to polygamy at this time. Thus, the history of monogamy and polygamy in Islam is being discussed again by some parties. The author, in this context, examines the aspects of hadith which are the source of law in the Islamic world, apart from of Al-Qur’an which is the main source. Basically, Islam adheres to a monogamous marriage system (tawahhud al-Zauj) but does not forbid polygamy, still allows polygamy with strict limits and conditions.
Factors that impact recruitment and retention of veterinarians in emergency practice
Authors: Kogan Lori R. , Booth Matthew , Rishniw Mark
Published: October 2022

OBJECTIVE

To examine factors that impact emergency veterinarians’ decisions in selecting a place of employment and their perceptions of factors important in fostering a work environment conducive to long-term employment.

SAMPLE

433 Veterinary Information Network members who reported practicing emergency medicine in the US and were not diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.

PROCEDURES

An electronic survey distributed via the Veterinary Information Network data collection portal, made available from May 25, 2022, through June 15, 2022.

RESULTS

Factors rated as most important in selecting a place of employment included working with a highly trained support staff and collegiality of coworkers. Factor analysis was used to extract factors that can influence emergency medicine practitioners’ views of a work environment conducive to long-term employment. The factor found to be most important was leadership. All factors, except for professional growth, were rated as more important by female practitioners when compared to male practitioners.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Aspects promoted in emergency medicine veterinarian recruitment efforts should include, in addition to the innate nature of the position, the elements identified as most attractive to current practitioners. By better understanding the impact of gender, children status, and years practicing emergency medicine on the relative importance in creating workplace environments conducive to long term employment, hospitals can be better equipped to meet the needs of both their current employees as well as potential new hires.
Morphometric and meristic characters of cultured and wild carp, Cyprinus carpio L., populations (southern Iraq)
Authors: Jawad Laith A. , Abed Jassim M. , Ibáñez Ana L. , Al-Faisal Abbas
Published: October 2022

This study aimed to evaluate morphological differences between cultured and wild common carp, Cyprinus carpio L. Wild specimens were collected from fishers operating in the waters of the Shatt al-Arab River, Basrah, Iraq, while cultured specimens were obtained from the Aquaculture Unit of the Marine Science Centre, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq. Significant changes were detected in all eight morphometric and three meristic characters measured and counted. Boxplots by habitat and variable showed high divergence between the populations. The meristic counts were also higher in the cultured population, and, ultimately, the two populations diverged.
Indian and Chinese Metal Futures Markets: A Linkage Analysis
Authors: Kumar Ravi , Dhiman Babli
Published: October 2022

This paper aims to test the long-run and short-run relationships between the Indian and Chinese metal futures markets using the weekly closing prices of three nonferrous metals, that is, copper, aluminium, and zinc, for the period of 2009–2020. The empirical results show no cointegration for any of the three metals. The Granger causality test suggests a unidirectional relationship from India to China for copper futures and bidirectional causality for aluminium and zinc futures markets. This paper contributes to the literature by studying the relationship between the mentioned two emerging markets, which are top producers and consumers in commodities and have growing futures markets. The results have important implications for investors, portfolio makers, and policymakers of emerging economies.
The Impact of Oil Price on Economic Growth in Middle-Income Oil-Importing Countries: A Non-Linear Panel ARDL Approach
Authors: Akinsola Motunrayo O. , Odhiambo N. M.
Published: October 2022

In this study, the impact of the crude oil price on economic growth is investigated in seven middle-income oil-importing countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), namely Botswana, Kenya, Mauritania, Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, and Zambia. The estimation is based on both linear and non-linear panel autoregressive distributive lag (panel ARDL) models. The real oil price is decomposed into negative oil price shock and positive oil price shock in order to examine the non-linear impact of oil price on economic growth. Using an annual dataset from 1990 to 2018, it was found that in the symmetric model the oil price has a positive and significant impact on economic growth in the long run. The short-run estimates, however, show that the oil price has no significant impact on economic growth. The overall results from the asymmetric model also show that there is a non-linear relationship between oil price and economic growth in the studied countries.
Asset Allocation Strategies Using Covariance Matrix Estimators
Authors: László PáL
Published: October 2022

The covariance matrix is an important element of many asset allocation strategies. The widely used sample covariance matrix estimator is unstable especially when the number of time observations is small and the number of assets is large or when high-dimensional data is involved in the computation. In this study, we focus on the most important estimators that are applied on a group of Markowitz-type strategies and also on a recently introduced method based on hierarchical tree clustering. The performance tests of the portfolio strategies using different covariance matrix estimators rely on the out-of-sample characteristics of synthetic and real stock data.
The Impact of Emotionally Intelligent Academic Leadership on Faculty Members: Evidence from the Education System of India
Authors: George Tijo , Raghavendra A. N.
Published: October 2022

This study investigates the impact of emotionally intelligent academic leadership on faculty members’ organizational commitment and citizenship behaviour in selected colleges in south India. The data for the study is collected from 352 faculty members using a survey study approach and assessed through descriptive and inferential statistics. Statistical results suggest that respondents’ perceptions of their academic leaders were more or less similar, and most of them rated self-awareness as the essential characteristic of emotional intelligence of their academic leaders. The findings demonstrate that most faculty members are dedicated to their organization and exhibit relatively high affective commitment compared to other aspects of organizational commitment. The relationship between emotionally intelligent leadership and faculty members’ organizational commitment is partially mediated by faculty members’ citizenship behaviour. This research contributes to the Indian academic system in developing strategies for academic leaders’ emotional growth and increasing the level of commitment and citizenship behaviour of faculty members.
Influence of Voltage Unbalance on the Solution of One Planning Model of Low-Voltage Distribution Networks
Authors: Softić Amir , Salkić Hidajet , Stojkov Marinko
Published: October 2022

Considering that the need for electricity is constantly increasing, a crucial problem is the lack of new power facilities. Likewise, due to the large expansion of existing consumption, one of the primary tasks is the reconstruction of existing facilities. Due to their complexity, such problems cannot be solved unplanned, but the development of adequate system solutions must be planned. The biggest problem in finding such solutions is matching both companies and consumers needs. The best way to do this is to develop mathematical models that can meet the already mentioned needs. The development of such models is not a simple task, considering that the final solution is influenced by a number of factors, many of which have a random nature. Therefore, the use of stochastic optimization methods is imposed as a realistic basis for the development of such models, as it is the case in the model presented in this paper. Considering that voltage unbalance is one of the mentioned influential factors, this paper will give the answer to the question whether it has a significant impact on the final solution of the developed model.
Spatial Integration Level of Housing Complex with the City Structure. Case of Rzeszów
Authors: Martyka Anna Maria
Published: October 2022

In many Polish cities, the aspect of integration of urban structures is underestimated and new investments are not properly connected with the city. This article presents the results of a study with the main objective of assessing the level of spatial integration of residential areas. The study was carried out in several stages; it was based on classical and qualitative methods used in urban planning. The first stages of the research procedure focused on literature studies, a review of the area, and a diagnosis of the current state of three different housing complexes in Rzeszów. In subsequent stages, a set of criteria was created to determine the spatial integration level (SIL) of the residential developments under analysis. Research and application objectives were achieved by creating a clear and easily reproducible method to evaluate the level of spatial integration of residential areas. The research demonstrates the validity of a holistic approach to determining the scope of planning activities while based on a set of specific criteria that address integration issues.
Structure of Optimal Control in Optimal Shaping of the Steel Arch
Authors: Mikulski Leszek , Jasińska Dorota , Dąbrowska Olga
Published: October 2022

The paper presents the problem of optimal shaping of the H-bar cross-section of a steel arch that ensures minimal mass. Nineteen combinations of nine basic load states are considered simultaneously in the problem formulation. The optimal shaping task is formulated as a control theory problem within the formal structure of the maximum Pontriagin’s principle. Since the ranges of constraint activity defining the control structure are a priori unknown and must be determined numerically, assuming the proper control structure plays a key role in the task solution. The main achievement of the present work is the determination of a solution of the multi-decision and multi-constraint optimization problem of the arch constituting a primary structural system of the existing building assuring the reduction of the structure mass up to 42%. In addition, the impact of the assumed state constraint value on the solution structure is examined.
A culturalist perspective to Russian international posture in XXI century
Authors: Stilo Alessio
Published: October 2022

This paper is aimed at proposing an analysis of the Russian geopolitical self-perception in the light of a “culturalist” approach. The paper uses Samuel Huntington’s “model of civilizations” as an interpretative prism, following a multidisciplinary approach which allows to epistemologically validate certain points of the Huntingtonian thesis, and to reject others. This approach does not invalidate the neo-realist theories of international relations regarding the Russian search for a relative increase of power through the use of material factors. If anything, the culturalist perspective must be placed side by side with the neo-realist one in order to better grasp some intangible elements, in particular the attention paid by Moscow to its (former) imperial dimension, the influence exercised by the autocratic tradition on Russia’s international posture, together with the role of geographic space, the ascendency of the Orthodox church, as well as Eurasianist cultural inclinations. Finally, through a critical analysis and a selective review of the academic literature on these issues (as well as of the political texts published by some of the most prominent Russian politicians and intellectuals), the paper aims to demonstrate the self-perceived originality of the Russian model and its difficulty in being placed within the Western political categories.
“Apparently Forgotten Wars”. (Digital) Genocide, Information and the Construction of the Other in Postmodern Conflicts
Authors: Buoncompagni Giacomo
Published: October 2022

This paper proposes a problematic reconstruction of the relationship between ethnic conflict, racial hatred, and media, focusing on the analysis of information flows and the social construction of the Other, as a public enemy, in war contexts. Through a socio-historical approach, analyzing sources offered by the press and international literature, we will examine the genocide that took place in Rwanda in 1994, where about one million people lost their lives in only 100 days. This case study is still particularly interesting today as an example of a timeless conflict, or rather of a 'forgotten (ethnic) war’

This expression refers to those conflicts that have profoundly marked humanity but have not received enough attention from the mass media. This is often the case for economic reasons, intrinsic to the information economy, as well as cultural issues and, to some extent, also because of the dependence of the media on the agenda dictated by politicians, who often choose to promote conflicts when there are special interests at stake.

Digital technologies have, however, partially limited the effects of this “forgetting.” Interconnection and digitization processes can sometimes transform the violent past into public memory, into pieces of shared history, so that the same mistakes are never made again.
Angas-Sura Etymologies IX
Authors: Takács Gábor
Published: October 2022

The paper is a new contribution to revealing the Afro-Asiatic heritage in the lexicon of the Angas-Sura group of Chadic languages by means of interbranch comparison using a.o. the ancient Egypto-Semitic evidence.