bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Presentación del caso
Authors: Re Rodrigo
Published: August 2022

Se presenta un caso de paciente masculino de 72 años de edad que consulta dolor en hombro izquierdo de 5 meses de evolución,  predominantemente nocturno. No refiere antecedente de trauma.

Al examen físico no se palpan tumoraciones. La movilidad pasiva y activa se encuentra disminuida con tests positivos para manguito rotador. Se presentan imagenes preliminares
Resolución del caso
Authors: Re Rodrigo
Published: August 2022

Se describen las imágenes de Lipoma intraóseo y sus diagnósticos diferenciales.
Updates: Current Procedural Terminology® Appendixes
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: August 2022

The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code manuals include not only codes and guidelines but also appendixes that provide additional coding guidance. Two new appendixes, S and T, were finalized after publication of the 2022 version of CPT. This article provides a brief description of each appendix and information on where the appendix can be accessed.
Code 99211: Reporting Office Evaluation and Management Services by Clinical Staff (Online Exclusive)
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: August 2022

This article will review appropriate reporting of code 99211, including the following: • Code description and values • Guidelines for reporting 99211 • Application of incident-to policy • Services that are reported with 99211 • Services that are not reported with 99211
The influence of amendment material on biosolid composting of sludge from a waste-water treatment plant
Authors: Torres Lozada Patricia , Escobar Juan Carlos , Pérez Vidal Andrea , Imery V Ricardo , Nates Paola , Sánchez Guillermo , Sánchez Martha , Bermúdez Alejandro
Published: August 2022

Aerobic composting employing manual turning was evaluated by using the sludge produced by EMCALI EICE ESP’s Cañaveralejo wastewater treatment plant (PTAR-C). Compost (in 1,0 ton piles) consisted of sludge, a fixed proportion of bulking agent (10%) and amendment material. Sugarcane waste and solid organic (marketplace) waste were evaluated as amendment material using 20/80 and 40/60 weight/weight (amendment/sludge) ratios.
Incorporating the amendment material improved the compost, being reflected in a faster start for the thermophilic phase, higher temperatures being maintained (>55°C) and better C/N ratio obtained in the compost in all treatments compared to the pile which had no amendment added to it. Incorporating the bulking agent improved sludge manageability during composting; the best combination was 54% sludge + 10% sugarcane bagasse + 36% liquid sugarcane waste.
Evaluating E. coli degradation using a rotatory disk photoreactor
Authors: Hincapié Mejía Gina María , Marín S. Juan Miguel , Rios Luis Alberto , Restrepo Gloria
Published: August 2022

Degradation of the bacterium E. coli was studied using a rotatory disk photoreactor manufactured in stainless steel to ascertain this photoreaction system’s behavior in different operating conditions. The photoreactor was equipped with 6 black light bulbs (BLB) used as a source of UV light and fitted with 7 removable disks made of common frosted glass impregnated with TiO2 photocatalyzer which were coupled to a rotation system. TiO2 was impregnated on the disks using the sol-gel method varying molar precursor gel ratios. Abrasion resistance, disk adhesion and surface uniformity tests were carried out for selecting the film presenting the best characteristics. Bacterial photodegradation studies were carried out using the following variable parameters: the disks’ rotation speed, radiation intensity and the number of discs which were directly related to the concentration of photocatalyzer in the system. Up to 64.3% degradation was achieved in 4 hours using 7 disks, low intensity and low rotation speed.
The performance of mortar containing added metakaolin regarding sulfate action
Authors: Torres Agredo Janneth , Mejía de Gutiérrez Ruby , Gutiérrez Constanza
Published: August 2022

This paper evaluates the performance of adding Colombian metakaolin (MK) to mortar when these are submitted to sulphate action. Four proportions of MK were used as cement replacement in this study: 10%, 20%, 35% and 50% by weight of cement; cement having 11% tricalcium aluminate was used. Mortar specimens were immersed in 5% sodium sulphate solution for a total period of 280 days after the specified initial moist curing period, the degree of sulphate attack was evaluated by measuring the mortar’s cylindrical expansion, mortar cubes’ compressive strength reduction and visual inspection of mortar specimens. An additional study using X-ray diffraction was conducted to determine the products formed in the cement pastes due to the sulphate attack. The results showed that MK mortar sulphate resistance increased when increasing MK replacement level. An MK proportion greater than 20% is recommended for obtaining better performance against sulphate attack.
Using electro-flotation/oxidation for reducing chemical oxygen demand, total organic carbon and total solids in vinasses
Authors: Dávila Rincón Javier , Machuca Martínez Fiderman , Marrianga Cabrales Nilson
Published: August 2022

The high chemical oxygen demand (COD) of vinasses from ethanol distilleries (greater than 130,000 mg/L) has led to exploring alternative treatments enabling their final disposition. The electro-flotation/oxidation of vinasses was thus experimentally evaluated regarding initial pH, electrolytic support (NaCl) and hydrogen peroxide concentration (H2O2), current density (CD) and several electrodes: iron, aluminum and galvanized steel. Its effect on reducing COD and total organic carbon (TOC) was studied, an initial 214,000 ppm COD value being reduced to 90,000 ppm, thereby representing a 58% reduction. The greatest reductions were achieved with galvanized steel electrodes, basic pH, 20 mA/cm2 and 60,000 ppm H2O2.
The UNC-method: a problem-based software development method
Authors: Zapata Jaramillo Carlos Mario , Arango Isaza Fernando
Published: August 2022

Software engineers use development methods to guarantee on-time delivery, keeping to budget and quality in their software applications. There are two kinds of development methods: plan-driven and agile methods. Both of them still have problems; these refer to resolving problems instead of thinking about them, they use informal or semi-formal artefacts and they leave consistency management to the analysts. The UNC-method (a problem-based software development method) is defined in this paper. The UNC-method is currently being developed in the Universidad Nacional de Colombia; it has been used by students from the School of Systems as part of their training in methodological software development during the last five years. The UNC-method is a mixture of well-known artefacts (i.e. UML diagrams and graphical user interfaces) and non-traditional approaches (e.g. cause-and-effect diagram, KAOS goal diagrams and pre-conceptual schemas) used in trying to overcome the aforementioned problems. A case study is also used for exemplification purposes.
Water safety plans. Fundamentals and prospects for implementing them in Colombia
Authors: Pérez Vidal Andrea , Torres Lozada Patricia , Cruz Vélez Camilo Hernán
Published: August 2022

Drinking-water must be free of pathogens, chemicals, impurities and any other pollutant causing human health problems. Latin-America and the Caribbean region present water-quality problems due to deficiencies in operating and maintenance and service continuity, the incorrect operation of water treatment plants and distribution networks and unstable household connection. Global trends in the drinking-water sector are directed towards methodological developments for assessing and managing risk in water-supply systems as a way of protecting public health. Implementing water safety plans (WSP) is a practice which is orientated towards ensuring drinking-water quality; its structure is based on multiple-barrier principles, hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) and systematic management approaches, such as ISO 9001:2000. International experience has shown the benefits of implementing WSP as a strategy for ensuring drinking-water quality and protecting public health. Current drinking-water regulations in Colombia require implementing risk mapping and evaluating a quality-index which will enable WSP to have good prospects for their short-term implementation.
A review on atom probe and correlative microscopy studies of corrosion in nickel-based superalloys
Authors: Rodenkirchen C. , Appleton M. , Ryan M. P. , Pedrazzini S.
Published: August 2022

This article discusses challenges faced in the development of new Ni-based superalloys for applications in the hottest sections of turbine engines and the use of atom probe tomography and correlative microscopy for characterization of these complex alloys with regards to microstructural and compositional design. The two strengthening phases γ and γ′ are introduced and the precipitation of topologically close-packed phases and their potential detrimental effects on superalloy properties are reviewed. Mechanisms of environmental degradation, namely oxidation and hot corrosion, are elucidated and recent research studies on a new phenomenon of hot corrosion at relatively low temperatures below 600°C are discussed. The effect of individual alloying elements on superalloy properties is reviewed, with a focus on Mo and W. The use of atom probe in correlation with state-of-the-art microscopy, spectroscopy and diffraction techniques to study and understand oxidation and corrosion of Ni-based superalloys, including crack tip investigations, is presented.

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Perbandingan Penggunaan Deiksis Persona Dalam Terjemahan Bahasa Indonesia dan Bahasa Inggris pada Surat Al-Qashash
Authors: Herdiana Riksan , Al-Farisi Zaka , Khalik Abdul
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui, mendeskripsikan dan membandingkan kata ganti yang ditemukan sebagai deiksis persona, acuannya, fungsinya dan penggunaannya dalam Al-Qur'an terjemahan bahasa Indonesia karya Kementerian Agaman Republik Indonesia dan terjemahan bahasa Inggris karya Abdullah Yusuf Ali. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Data yang digunakan adalah ayat-ayat pada Surat Al-Qashash yang mengandung deiksis persona yang dipilih dengan teknik purposive sampling. Peneliti menggunakan metode dokumentasi dan teknik mencatat dalam pengumpulan data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan jumlah deiksis persona yang digunakan pada kedua terjemahan dan setiap jenis deiksis persona memiliki acuan yang beragam. Pada terjemahan bahasa Inggris, deiksis persona lebih beragam pula, khususnya pada deiksis orang ke-2. Fungsi deiksis persona yang ditemukan meliputi Subjek (jumlah terbanyak), Objek, Objek Preposisi, Kepemilikan dan Posposisi (Paling sedikit). Deiksis persona yang digunakan ada yang bersifat anaforis, deiktik dan kataforis.
EFFICIENCY OF THE STOCK MARKETS AFTER THE 2008 FINANCIAL CRISIS: EVIDENCE FROM THE FOUR ASIAN DRAGONS
Authors:   National University of Singapore, Singapore, Kung Ka Po
Published: August 2022

The efficient market hypothesis (EMH) claims that in an efficient market where prices of securities fully reflect their intrinsic values, it is not possible to make excess returns with any investment tools or strategies. A natural question then to ask is: has the EMH claim become obsolete or irrelevant after the 2008 financial crisis? To address this issue, this study employs three popular technical trading rules to investigate, using the 10-year daily price data after the crisis, the efficiency of the stock markets of Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan — jointly known as the four Asian dragons. Our rationale for using these rules is that if they are effective in exploiting profit opportunities, then these markets are not efficient. Our results show that, with a few minor exceptions in Hong Kong and Singapore, none of the three rules performs better than a buy-andhold strategy. Given these results, we conclude that the EMH claim is still alive and well in these four stock markets. In practice, many corporations operating in the four Asian Dragons typically turn to banks for financing. Hence, an important implication of this study is that, given the efficiency of the four markets, these corporations should instead step up the use of the stock markets to raise the needed funds, which is more likely to lower their cost of financing.
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF LEAN ACCOUNTING IN MANUFACTURING AND HEALTHCARE SECTORS
Authors:   Durban University, South Africa, Fonou-Dombeu Nyanine Chuele , Nomlala Bomi Cyril ,   University of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
Published: August 2022

Lean accounting is an emerging strategy that is being used by enterprises to achieve their business objectives. Several studies are reporting the implementation of lean accounting in manufacturing and healthcare sectors. However, no study has been conducted to compare lean accounting implementation in both sectors. This research reviews, analyzes and compares lean accounting implementation in manufacturing and healthcare sectors. A qualitative approach based on literature review and content analysis is used. Data is collected from secondary sources including journal articles and publications on practical case studies of lean implementation in both manufacturing and healthcare sectors. The analysis of the data reveals that three tools are commonly used for lean accounting implementation in both sectors, namely, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma. It is also found that top manager commitment, flexible organizational culture, proper planning, and training are common requirements for the success of lean accounting implementation in manufacturing and healthcare. With regard to the challenges in implementing lean accounting in both sectors, the study discovers the existence of two common barriers including the shortage of people with knowledge of lean accounting principles and the lack of step-by-step guidelines on how to implement these principles. Finally, the study reveals that the outcomes of lean accounting implementation in both sectors are customers’ satisfaction, cost reduction, and flexible communication amongst the staffs within the organization. The study is a contribution to knowledge in that it investigates and highlights the lean adoption practices specific to each of the manufacturing and healthcare sectors, as well as the commonalities of lean practices in both sectors.
SO CLOSE BUT YET SO FAR: SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN’S CHALLENGES IN A POST-COLONIAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Authors:   University of Johannesburg, South Africa, Joseph Juliet Eileen
Published: August 2022

This study contributes to the current body of knowledge that suggests, there has been limited progress in decision-making between women and men, which hinders the use of women's skills, suggesting that very little has changed for women. There is an overwhelming amount of literature on gender and decision making, which has led to an increase in sufficient conceptual and theoretical frameworks. However, this study contributes to the rather limited literature on progress in women's decision-making in South Africa’s local government. This qualitative study presents the context of women in leadership positions in local government. Secondly, the study presents the barriers faced by women in leadership positions. Finally, the study critically analyzes and concludes on the challenges that hinder the empowerment of women in leadership positions in South Africa at the grassroots level. The findings of the study suggest that women are lagging in decision-making due to organizational structures attributable to the presence of dominant behaviors in the workplace that can be linked to patriarchy and male dominance which exclude and marginalize women. Furthermore, gender mainstreaming policies are weakly implemented in South Africa’s local government institutions.
(DIS)ENABLERS OF DEMOCRATIZATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL GOVERNANCE IN ZAMBIA
Authors:   University of Zambia, Zambia, Simuyaba Eunifridah , Potokri Onoriode Collins ,   University of Zambia, Zambia
Published: August 2022

This study sought to explore the functioning of school governing bodies (SGBs) with a view to understand how SGBs enable or disenable democracy in selected secondary schools in the Southern Province of Zambia. The study utilized a qualitative research approach and was underpinned by the conceptual framework of decentralization. The sample comprised members of SGBs (2 chairpersons, 2 head teachers, 2 parent governors, and 2 teacher governors). Data collected from interviews were analyzed thematically, while observations and document review data were analyzed using content analysis. The study established the existence of both enabling and disenabling elements in SGBs. The study concluded that the SGBs were, in the main, democratic and had implemented the principle of decentralization with participation by all eligible stakeholders. Despite the presence of democratic features, certain undemocratic elements were identified in the SGBs. The study further revealed that the SGBs’ lack of adequate preparation impacted negatively on effective delivery by members, and this was in part attributed to some of the disenabling elements found among SGBs. The study, among other things, advocates for the training of school governors if they are to act more democratically.
Percepções de enfermeiros sobre a assistência ao paciente em cuidados paliativos
Authors:   Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brochado da Costa Roberta , Rubin Unicovsky Margarita Ana , Riegel Fernando , Ferreira do Nascimento Vagner
Published: August 2022

Introdução: baseada em uma visão holística do ser humano, os cuidados paliativos, tem como filosofia valorizar a vida e enxergar a morte como um processo natural. Objetivo: compreender as percepções de Enfermeiros na assistência ao paciente em cuidados paliativos. Materiais e Método: estudo transversal, exploratório descritivo, com abordagem qualitativa que objetivou compreender o fenômeno do cuidado paliativo na percepção dos profissionais envolvidos. Resultados: Após análise dos discursos dos participantes, com base no objetivo e na semelhança das respostas, emergiram seis categorias temáticas: Cuidado Humanizado, Liderança, Sentimentos, Família, Cuidado Paliativo e Conforto. Conclusão: Os profissionais apontaram como fundamental, a participação dos familiares e as habilidades adquiridas na experiência vivida, a ressignificação diária, bem como suas limitações, contribuíram para compreensão do processo de cuidar e viver humano, minimizando o sofrimento resultante de doenças terminais.
Mortalidade por sepse e o Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano nas capitais brasileiras: 1990-2016
Authors: Do Rosário Letícia Aires , Martins Camila Marinelli , Ivastcheschen Taís , Andreani Cabral Luciane Patrícia , Borges Wesley Sousa , Muller Erildo Vicente , De Oliveira Borges Pollyanna Kássia
Published: August 2022

Justificativa e Objetivos: o Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano está entre os determinantes associados ao acesso a serviços de saúde e assistência da sepse. O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever a frequência da mortalidade por sepse nas capitais brasileiras e verificar sua correlação com o Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano (IDH), em triênios que representassem desde o início dos anos 90 até 2016. Métodos: estudo epidemiológico, do tipo ecológico de série temporal, com consulta em base de dados secundária envolvendo as variáveis capitais brasileiras, população, óbitos por sepse e IDH. A correlação foi avaliada com o coeficiente de correlação de Pearson/Spearman. Resultados: os três maiores coeficientes médios de mortalidade por sepse foram observados nas capitais Rio Branco (9082.50), Manaus (6367.25) e Macapá (6085.25). Foi verificada correlação significativa entre o coeficiente médio de mortalidade e o IDH médio nas capitais Aracaju (-0.999; p=0.001), Brasília (-0.991; p=0.009), Campo Grande (-0.977; p=0.023), Cuiabá (-0.983; p=0.017), Florianópolis (-0.999; p=0.001), Goiânia (-0.997; p=0.003), Maceió (-0.987; p=0.013), Natal (-0.962; p=0.038), Palmas (-0.982; p=0.018) e Vitória (-0.998; p=0.002). Conclusão: constata-se, de maneira geral, a correlação entre os coeficientes médios de mortalidade e o IDH. Conforme ocorre o aumento do IDH observa-se a queda na mortalidade por sepse.
SPARC - Preparation of Plasma Samples from Rats v1
Authors: Paul Robinson J
Published: August 2022

Objective: To collect plasma from live rat experiments for storage at -20˚C for further hormone assays.
Guidance for populating GenomeTrakr metadata templates (BioSample and SRA) v2
Authors: Timme Ruth
Published: August 2022

PURPOSE: Guidance on how to populate NCBI's metadata packages, maximizing interoperability for foodborne pathogen surveillance. SCOPE: This protocol provides detailed instructions for populating the following two templates: 1. BioSample metadata: guidelines to populate the GenomeTrakr-extended pathogen package. 2. SRA metadata: NCBI's generic sequence metadata template for SRA submissions. Versions: v6: Added the One Health Enteric package presented at IAFP 2021 meeting. v7: Updated the picklists in the GenomeTrakr-extended pathogen package, "GT-pathogen package-OHE v0.2.2.xlsx" and added an incremental update file for the DRAFT One Health Enteric Package that includes extensive edits compared to v6. v8: Updated the picklists in the GenomeTrakr-extended pathogen package, "GT-pathogen package-OHE v0.2.2.xlsx". Also provided a direct link to the newly published One Health Enteric package.
Immunohistochemistry – Novolink Polymer Detection Systems v1
Authors: O'Shaughnessy Judi
Published: August 2022

Immunohistochemistry is a method used to detect specific antigens in tissue sections. It exploits the principal of antibodies binding to specific antigens (epitopes). Visualisation of the target antigen is achieved by attaching an enzyme to the antibody-antigen conjugate and visualising it with (in this case) DAB chromogen. This SOP applies to FFPE tissue sections cut at 4µm. We use it almost exclusivley for human brain tissue however, it can work well for other tissue types. Our SOP is adapted from the Leica Novolink Polymer Detection Systems user manual, product number RE7280-K. We have included our ticksheet, we find it helps to keep us on track.
Bazı yenilebilir yabani Lactarius mantarlarının biyoaktif ve radyoaktif özellikleri
Authors: YILDIZ Sibel , GÜRGEN Ayşenur
Published: August 2022

Lactarius delicious, Lactarius insulsus, Lactarius vellereus mantarlarının biyoaktif ve radyoaktif özellikleri araştırılmıştır ve bu amaçla Kastamonu ilinden toplanan mantarların protein ve toplam fenolik madde miktarları, antioksidan ve antimikrobiyal özellikleri belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca mantarlardaki bazı eser element (Mg, Al, Ca, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Se, As, Cr, Cd) miktarları, kurşunun üç izotopu (206Pb, 207Pb and 208Pb), doğal (238U, 232Th 40K) ve yapay radyonüklit (137Cs) seviyeleri de hesaplanmıştır. Mantarlar arasında; L. delicious, daha yüksek protein içeriği ve Mg, Ca, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn, Pb-206, Pb-208, Cr birikimleriyle dikkat çekmiştir. En yüksek toplam fenolik içerik ve antioksidan aktivite L. vellereus’da bulunmuştur. Bunlara ek olarak; en yüksek 232Th ve 40K radyonüklid içeriği de L. vellereus’ta belirlenmiştir. Yapay radyonüklid (137Cs) sadece L. insulsus mantarında gözlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak, aynı cinsten olmalarına ve aynı bölgeden toplanmalarına rağmen farklı mantar türlerinin farklı biyoaktif ve radyoaktif özelliklere sahip olduğu görülmüştür.
Information Patterns and News Bubbles in Hungary
Authors: Polyák Gábor , Urbán Ágnes , Szávai Petra
Published: August 2022

The study is based on data from a representative survey conducted in Hungary in 2020, which examined the public’s consumption of political and public information. Using the survey data, the authors attempt to map the consumption patterns of the Hungarian audience, with a special focus on the relationship between party preferences and the consumption of the various news sources with different ideological backgrounds. The research aims to better understand the phenomenon of polarisation, which is increasingly observed on both the supply and demand sides of the Hungarian news media. The focus of the study is to examine news consumption patterns in Hungary and the relationship between political polarisation and news consumption. The authors analysed the prevalence of information bubbles in the Hungarian public sphere, where consumers are only exposed to the views of one political side without being confronted with information or opinions that differ. Particular attention is paid to a special category of the Hungarian media system, the grey-zone media; they might seem to contribute greatly to the pluralism of the media system, but they are, in fact, strongly politically dependent. In addition to the identified news consumption patterns, the study aims to shed light on the importance and problematic nature of this grey-zone media category and to reveal how deeply the Hungarian public is actually dependent on the government.
A Social Dimension of Public Financing: General Theoretical Analysis
Authors: Zabralova O. S.
Published: August 2022

The paper is devoted to the general theoretical analysis of the social dimension of public financial activity. The paper analyzes such fundamental categories for financial law as finance and financial activity. The paper criticizes the liberal approach to economic management, which involves minimizing the role of the state. According to the author, over time it becomes more and more obvious that the "invisible hand of the market" cannot ensure normal functioning of the economy in the public interest. Private finance serves only private interests. Medicine, education, culture are areas that, as a rule, cannot bring significant profits to entrepreneurs. A social character is inherent in modern public financial activity, which largely characterizes the current stage of development of financial law as a whole. In this regard, the author highlights a fundamental role of public financial activity in the development of the social sphere in the Russian Federation.
Modern Possibilities and Limits of Artificial Intelligence Introduction into the Justice System
Authors: Makutchev A. V.
Published: August 2022

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are gradually becoming a part of our everyday life. From the category of elements of science fiction, they have moved into the category of elements of public administration, law enforcement, technology, and culture. The study is devoted to the problems of using AI in the system of justice. The author identifies current opportunities for implementing AI in court proceedings, explores the world experience and the content of discussions about the limits of such implementation. As a result of generalization of the existing ideas about the use of AI in justice, three concepts are identified — conservative, extensive and intensive, each of which represents the future of the judicial system in its own way regarding the development of information technologies. The conservative concept is focused on deepening digitalization of the judicial system and development of electronic justice. The extensive concept implies limited use of AI in the justice system without its direct participation in decision-making, but only with the aim of facilitating the work of judges. The intensive concept involves in-depth implementation of AI in the justice system, when AI either works on a par with a judge, or, more or less, replaces the judge.
Ecological and Legal Significance of the Implementation of the Principle of Water Bodies and Hydraulic Structures Relationship that Form the Water Management System: Based on Court Practice Analysis
Authors: Amashukeli S. A.
Published: August 2022

The paper examines the issues of the legal status of water management systems and their elements in the aspect of the implementation of the principle of water legislation, which establishes the regulation of water relations based on the water bodies and hydraulic structures relationship that form the water management system. The author gives a general description of this principle and reveals its significance in regulating relations for the use and protection of water bodies. The main attention in the paper is given to the analysis of the judicial interpretation of the principle of the relationship between water bodies and hydraulic structures that form the water management system, when considering cases related to property rights to hydraulic structures. Such disputes, as a rule, are due to the fact that water bodies are in the ownership of the Russian Federation, with which hydraulic structures are actually connected, then the hydraulic structures turn out to be owned by a legal entity or individual. The author shows under what conditions the courts interpret the «relationship» of a water body and a hydraulic structure as a property one, by analogy with the principle of the unity of a land plot history, and under which conditions they recognize the existence of an independent legal status for each of the objects that make up the water management system. Based on the results of the study, the author concluded that there is no proper legal regulation in terms of the procedure for distributing property rights to a hydraulic structure and a water body as components of the water management system, as well as in terms of establishing the legal status of the water management system as a single property complex. This is the reason for the lack of uniformity in the judicial practice in resolving property disputes in relation to water management systems and the interpretation of the principle under consideration.
Construction of a Ground-Motion Logic Tree through Host-to-Target Region Adjustments Applied to an Adaptable Ground-Motion Prediction Model
Authors: Boore David M. , Youngs Robert R. , Kottke Albert R. , Bommer Julian J. , Darragh Robert , Silva Walter J. , Stafford Peter J. , Al Atik Linda , Rodriguez-Marek Adrian , Kaklamanos James
Published: August 2022

The purpose of a median ground-motion logic tree is to capture the center, body, and range of possible ground-motion amplitudes for each earthquake scenario considered in a seismic hazard analysis. For site-specific hazard analyses, the traditional approach of populating the logic tree branches with ground-motion prediction models (GMPMs) selected and weighted on the basis of vaguely defined applicability to the target region is rapidly being abandoned in favor of the backbone GMPM approach. In this approach, the selected backbone model is first adjusted to match the earthquake source and path characteristics of the target region, and then it is separately adjusted to account for the site-specific geotechnical profile. For a GMPM to be amenable to such host-to-target adjustments, the magnitude scaling of response spectral ordinates should be consistent with the theoretical scaling of Fourier amplitude spectra. In addition, the influence of individual source and path parameters should be clearly distinguished in the model to allow the adjustments to be applied individually, and reliable estimates of the source and path parameters from the host region of the GMPM should be available, as should a reference rock profile for the model. The NGA-West2 project GMPM of Chiou and Youngs (2014; hereafter, CY14) has been identified as a very suitable backbone model. Moreover, rather than adopting generic source and path parameters and a rock site profile from the host region for CY14, which is not easily defined because the data from which it was derived came from several geographical locations, recent studies have inverted the model to obtain a CY14-consistent reference rock profile and CY14-compatible source and path parameters. Using these host-region characteristics, this study illustrates the process of building a ground-motion logic tree through the sequential application of multiple host-to-target-region adjustments, each represented by a node on the logic tree to achieve a tractable model for the total epistemic uncertainty.
Strategic Producing Alliances
Authors:   , Atack Jonathan Richard , Yau Pamela , Coleman Laura-Edythe S
Published: August 2022

This thesis is an in-depth case study of the strategic producing alliance between Great Lakes Theater, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, and Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. This unique business model allows for the sharing of artistic, financial, and human resources across the three companies. The study asks whether the strategic producing alliance helped the companies: control costs on production expenses; reduce financial risks; increase artistic capacity; find administrative solutions to shared problems; increase opportunities for BIPOC theatre professionals; and provide artists and theatre professionals with greater career opportunities. Finally, this study explores the potential risks of a strategic producing alliance, and how they can be weighed against the benefits. This thesis sheds light on how each company's location, history, and community uniquely shaped them and how the strategic producing alliance offered three vastly different non-profit theatre companies, practical and innovative solutions to shared problems. The purpose of the thesis is to offer theatre companies, especially those in financial peril and artistic doldrums, one possible route to financial health and artistic vibrancy.
Predicting Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Outcomes for Bulimia Nervosa Patients Based on Skill Use During Treatment
Authors:   , Clancy Olivia M. , Srivastava Paakhi
Published: August 2022

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT-E) is the most widely researched and effective treatment for bulimia nervosa (BN). CBT-E for BN emphasizes the importance of therapeutic skills utilization as consistent skill utilization is proposed to drive treatment outcomes. Despite its theoretical importance, there is limited research on skill use during BN treatment and its impact on BN symptoms. The current study was an exploratory analysis of whether skills utilization during CBT for BN were associated with improvements in BN at post-treatment. Participants (N=54) with BN-spectrum eating disorders received 16 weekly sessions of individual CBT-E, in which they were taught six core skills designed to reduce BN symptoms. After each session, clinicians rated the degree of skills utilization by participants during the past week. Linear regressions were used to examine whether within-person averages of utilization of each of the six skills were related to treatment outcomes (measured as reduction in binge eating and EDE global scores assessed via the Eating Disorders Examination Scale) at post treatment and follow up. Higher average use of all six skills during treatment predicted improvements in global eating pathology at post treatment and follow up. There was no relationship found between skill use and improvements in binge eating at post treatment, however, all of six skills except regular eating skill predicted improvements in binge eating at follow up. These findings suggest that greater utilization of skills is crucial in maximizing treatment gains for BN patients. Future studies should explore ways to increase the acceptability and utilization of these skills.
How Streaming is Changing Advertising
Authors:   , Dorsett Mackenzie , McHugh Michelle
Published: August 2022

The introduction of streaming services has drastically changed the way consumers watch television, and thus the way the industry functions. Traditionally, advertising on linear television has been one of the primary ways to make a profit. However, subscription-based streamers such as Netflix popularized trends such as binge-watching, and have no ads on their platforms. As a result, consumer tolerance for advertisements are at an all-time low. While there are streaming platforms that offer an ad-tier, the ads run for a significantly less period of time than on linear. The purpose of this study is to explore how advertising and OTT services need to work to create a model that pleases consumers, and to determine if the low consumer tolerance for ads is actually at odds with the profitability of streaming services. This study method includes interviews with industry experts to gauge the future of the relationship between OTT services, advertisers, and consumers.
Capacidades psicomotoras e índice de masa corporal en escolares de 6 a 10 años de Colombia
Authors: Cortina Núñez Manuel de Jesús , Álvarez Acuña Genki Rafael , Berdugo Ahumada Jorge , Villareal Fontalvo Álex
Published: August 2022

Las capacidades psicomotrices son inherentes en el desarrollo del ser humano. Un estado nutricional inadecuado conlleva a que las niñas y niños presenten dificultad en los movimientos motores. El objetivo fue determinar el perfil del de las capacidades psicomotor y su la correlación con el índice de masa corporal (IMC) en niños de 6 a 10 años de primaria del municipio de Sabanalarga, Atlántico, Colombia. Fue un estudio de corte transversal y correlacional, la población se conformó por un total de 416 niños matriculados en la jornada vespertina, tomando como muestra 210 niños de primero a quinto grado; de los cuales, 108 son del sexo masculino y 102 del sexo femenino, siendo establecidos por conveniencia. La evaluación de las (CPS) se hizo con la batería del test perceptivo motriz de Jack Capón (adaptado por Sergio Carrasco, 1989) y para establecer los niveles del IMC se empleó los protocolos para niños definidos por la OMS (2007). Los resultados muestran que los niños de 10 años presentaron deficiencia en las (CPS) con el 66,9% seguido de los niños de 8 a 9 años con el 62,9%; un mínimo de niños de 6 años con el 33.8%, con diferencia significativa (p<0,05); se encontró prevalencia de niños con normopeso. Sin embargo, el 25.9% de niños presenta sobrepeso/obesidad más que las niñas con el 17,6% (p<0,05), llama la atención que 2,9% de niñas y el 4,6% de niños tiene delgadez. Al analizar las (CPS) con el (IMC) se encontró que los niños con sobrepeso/obesidad y riego de delgadez tiene bajo rendimiento en las pruebas (1, 2, 3 y 4), no se halló diferencia estadística significativas (P >0,05), excepto la prueba 5 recorrido de obstáculo (p <0,05). Se concluye, que existe una correlación fuerte y débil entre el (IMC) y las (CPS), donde los niños que presentaron un mal estado nutricional presento bajo rendimiento en su desempeño psicomotor. Por lo tanto, es importante implementar programas de intervención basados en juegos en aspectos precisos de las (CPS).
Factores que influyen sobre las actitudes hacia la participación de la mujer en el deporte
Authors: Cruz-Morales Karla Noelia , Muñoz-Helú Hussein , Rios Mena Gaxiola Javier Arturo , Guimarães-Mataruna Andressa Fontes , Mataruna-Dos-Santos Leonardo Jose , Reynoso-Sánchez Luis Felipe
Published: August 2022

El deporte a través de la influencia de las instituciones educativas favorece la promoción de la equidad de género. El objetivo fue analizar la influencia del género, área de formación académica y práctica deportiva sobre las actitudes hacia la participación de las mujeres en el deporte por parte de la comunidad estudiantil de la Universidad Autónoma de Occidente (UAdeO). Se realizó un estudio transversal con alcance correlacional-explicativo en 3,716 (71.3% mujeres y 28.7% hombres) estudiantes de la UAdeO. Se aplicó la escala sobre la percepción de las actitudes hacia la participación de las mujeres en el deporte (EAPMD). Se realizaron comparaciones en función del género, tipo de práctica deportiva y área de estudios y se calcularon los coeficientes de regresión entre las variables sociodemográficas y la EAPMD. Los resultados muestran que las variables género, práctica deportiva y área de estudios fueron predictores significativos de tres escalas de la EAPMD. Asimismo, se observaron diferencias en los factores de la EAPMD en función de las variables sociodemográficas. Es posible concluir que las actitudes hacia la participación de las mujeres en el deporte de los participantes están influidas por las variables género, práctica deportiva y área de estudios.
Comparison of physical and motoric characteristics of totally visually impaired and low vision individual
Authors: Kurtoğlu Ahmet , Çar Bekir , Konar Nurettin
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this study is to compare the physical and motor characteristics of individuals with total visual impairment (TVI) and individuals with low vision (LVI). 250 participants (136 participants=TVI, 114 participants=LVI) bettween the age 10-19 participated in the study. Participants’ anthropometric features (age, height, weight, and BMI), balance, sitting reach, standing long jump, shuttle run, vertical jump, shuttle, hanging with bent arm, and handgrip strength were measured. Dr. Lovett's manual muscle strength measurement (MMSM) was used to determine the strength parameters. The strength of arm flexion strenght (FS), arm extension strenght (ES), leg FS, leg ES, hip FS, hip ES,  back and abdominal strenght were measured. For statistical analysis the SPSS 25 was used. Therefore, Independent Sample T Test was used to determine the difference between the two groups. As a result of the statistical analyzes, a significant difference was found between TVI and LVI in balance, sit and reach, standing long jump, shuttle run, vertical jump, shuttle, handgrip strength, abdominal strength, back strength, hip FS, arm FS, and arm ES (p<0.05). LVI's motoric properties were better than TVI. There was no difference between groups in bent arm hanging (BAH), hip ES, leg FS and leg ES (p>0.05). As a result of the study, it was found that the degree of vision significantly affects physical and motor development. TVI develop slower than LVI in terms of physical and motor characteristics. This study was conducted to reveal the difference in motor characteristics between TVI and LVI. According to the results of this study; In order to prevent insufficient physical and motor development in TVI individuals in developmental age, it is recommended to be supported with sportive activities. The development of TVI individuals should be followed from early childhood and appropriate strategies should be developed.
Diversidad infantil, sociedad y emigración maternal en nicaragua: articulando redes. Diseminar
Authors: Robles-García Verónica , Pousada Thais , Castillo Flores Haydée , Castro Rodríguez M.ª Montserrat , DePalma Renée , Fernández-Suárez Belén , Pérez-Caramés Antía , Pérez José Manuel , Verdía Varela Verónica
Published: August 2022

En estas guías se recogen los resultados del estudio “Diversidad infantil, sociedad y emigración maternal en Nicaragua: articulando redes (DISEMINAR)”, coordinado por la Universidad de A Coruña (Galicia, España), y con la colaboración de la Asociación de Cooperación al Desarrollo Sólida (Galicia, España) y el Instituto de Liderazgo de Las Segovias -ILLS- (Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua). Dicho estudio ha tenido por objetivo abordar el contexto de la infancia con diversidad funcional en el Departamento de Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua, y contribuir a elevar su calidad de vida y la de sus familias. Para ello, se realizaron entrevistas con madres nicaragüenses emigradas en España, con profesionales de los ámbitos educativo, social, comunitario y de la salud, y con familias al cuidado de niños/as con diversidad funcional en Nueva Segovia. Por último, esta guía fue sociabilizada en la Jornada “Diseminando”, actividad financiada por la Oficina de Cooperación y Voluntariado de la Universidade da Coruña en octubre de 2019. Se invitaron a familias con niños/as y adolescentes con capacidades diferentes y madres migrantes nicaragüenses, a profesionales dedicados a la atención de niños, niñas y adolescentes con diversidad funcional del ámbito sanitario, educativo y social, de Nicaragua y de España, así como a diversas ONGs, a opinar sobre el contenido de este documento a través de una discusión dirigida por una investigadora del equipo, quien recogió todos los comentarios y los consensos, que también se incluyeron en esta guía.
Investigation of Some Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activities of the Hazelnut Tree (Corylus avellana L.) Leaves Grown in Giresun
Authors: ŞEKER Mehmet Emin , AKTAŞ KARAÇELİK Ayça
Published: August 2022

Hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) is an essential product with high economic value in global production. However, studies on hazelnut leaves have been limited so far. In this study, three types of (Yağlı (Tombul), Sivri and Haz) hazelnut tree leaves collected from two regions of Giresun were extracted with infusion method. Evaporation of the extracts and preparation of the samples in the glove box prior to analysis is one of the most critical points of this study. It was aimed to determine the amounts of phenolic compounds, the total amount of phenolic content and antioxidant activities in the extracts. The determination of phenolic compounds was determined by Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), and total phenolic content was determined by Folin-Ciocâlteu method. Antioxidant activity, 2,2-azino-bis(3ethylbenzo-thiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS•+), 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazil (DPPH•) radical scavenging activities and iron (III) reduction/antioxidant power) tested with FRAP methods. The chubby hazelnut tree leaves (TFE) extract collected from Espiye Merkez has the highest ABTS•+ radical scavenging (SC50: 0.00023±3.9E-06 mg mL-1) and FRAP (882.75±8.24 µM TEAC) (Trolox Equivalent Antioxidant Capacity) exhibited antioxidant activity. In addition, raw hazelnut tree leaves (HFE) (SC50: 0.00033±1.3E-06 mg mL-1) and chubby hazelnut tree leaves (TFE) (SC50: 0.00034±1.7E-06 mg mL-1) collected from Espiye Merkez extracts exhibited almost the same DPPH• scavenging activity. TFE extract had the highest total phenolic content (163.33±4.36 GAE (Gallic Acid Equivalent) µg mL-1 and 228.67±6.11 CE (Catechin Equivalent) µg mL-1). Gallic acid, catechin, epicatechin, taxifolin, ellagic acid, quercetin and caffeic acid were detected in the analyzed leaves. The catechin amounts were 192.05±1.74 and 367.63±2.6 µg g-1 in the chubby (TFG) and pointed hazelnut leaves (SFY), respectively.
The effects of physical activity and eating habits on obesity levels among children aged between 6 and 12 years old: systematic review
Authors: Palma Fontealva Rubén , Pérez Ojeda Pablo , Hernández-Mosqueira Claudio , Galle Santana Fernando , Ibañez Goudeau Karoll
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Physical activity and eating habits are variables to take into account for the analysis and correction of obesity problems. The objective of this review was to evaluate the effects of physical activity and eating habits on obesity levels in children between 6 and 12 years of age. Material and method: A bibliographic search was carried out in the WOS and SCOPUS databases. The eligibility criteria were established based on the acronym PICOS: (P) basic education children between 6 and 12 years of age, (I) studies that carried out interventions of the nutritional component, the physical activity component or a combination of both of them. This in the school, sports and / or family environment, (C) be subjected to evaluation using the PEDRO scale and obtain a score equal o or greater than 7, (O) evaluate the effect of food programs and / or physical activity on childhood obesity, (S) randomized controlled studies, published between 2015 and 2020. Results: 6,388 articles were identified, but only those that met the inclusion criteria were included. but only those that met the inclusion criteria (34 studies) were included. The most effective interventions were found to be those combined with a medium duration of intervention, and parental involvement and gender may influence the effectiveness of these interventions. Conclusion: Interventions that consider the component of physical activity and eating habits together are the most effective in achieving a decrease in obesity levels in children 6 to 12 years of age.