bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tecnologías emergentes para el agro y su aplicación en Colombia
Authors:   Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria - AGROSAVIA, Ovalle Másmela Juan Camilo
Published: November 2023

La agricultura juega un rol vital en el desarrollo de la sociedad al ser un componente clave en el sector económico para el crecimiento del producto interno bruto de la mayoría de los países (Abioye et al., 2020). Su participación en la productividad económica mundial es del 6,4%, posicionándose en nueve países como el sector dominante (Pathan et al., 2020). La agricultura es la base para la seguridad alimentaria, aliviando el hambre de las comunidades en general al garantizar un suministro de alimentos sostenibles, inocuos y nutritivos (Nicholson et al 2020). Al mismo tiempo, la agricultura es un factor determinante para la salud del planeta, ya que influye directamente en la fertilidad del suelo, en las emisiones de los gases efecto invernadero, en la deforestación y en la pérdida de biodiversidad (Clark et al 2022). Esto ha conllevado al desarrollo y la innovación tecnológica en el sector que han permitido modernizar las cadenas productivas agropecuarias (da Silveira et al 2021). Diversos países en el mundo, que son potencia agrícola, como Estados Unidos, China y Brasil, han enfocado sus esfuerzos e inversiones en las tecnologías digitales emergentes para que apoyen a sus unidades de producción agropecuaria (Saiz-Rubio & Rovira-Más, 2020). En Colombia, la agricultura representa uno de los principales sectores de la economía; no obstante, el uso agrícola del suelo es tan sólo del 13,5% de 39,2 millones de hectáreas con potencial agrícola, donde menos del 10% de las unidades de producción agropecuaria establecidas cuenta con algún tipo de activo de tecnologías de información y comunicación (dispositivos móviles, computadores, tabletas, geo localizadores), y solo el 1,7% tiene acceso a Internet (Rico, 2022; DANE, 2019).
Effects of the Implementation of Transport-Driven Poverty Alleviation Policy on Health Care–Seeking Behavior and Medical Expenditure Among Older People in Rural Areas: Quasi-Experimental Study
Authors: Wu Yuanyang , Wang Qianning , Zheng Feiyang , Yu Tiantian , Wang Yanting , Fan Si , Zhang Xinping , Yang Lianping
Published: November 2023

Background

Improving the rural residents’ accessibility to and affordability of health care is recognized as a common target globally. The Health in All Policies approach, from the Declaration of Helsinki to the United Nations’ Decade Of Healthy Ageing, strengthened the far-reaching effect of large-scale public policies on health care–seeking behavior; however, the effects of national transport policy on health care–seeking behavior is unclear.

Objective

This quasi-experimental study aimed to examine the effects of the implementation of transport-driven poverty alleviation (TPA) policy on health care–seeking behavior and medical expenditure among older adults in rural areas and the mechanism underlying these effects.

Methods

We designed a quasi-experiment to estimate the effects of TPA policy implementation on health care–seeking behavior and medical expenditure among older adults in rural areas through a difference-in-differences (DID) analysis based on data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2018. The underlying mechanism was analyzed and effect modification patterns were further investigated by poor households, health status, and age.

Results

Our findings validated a positive contribution of TPA policy on health care–seeking behavior among older adults in rural areas. After the implementation of TPA policy, the number of inpatient visits increased by annually 0.35 times per person, outpatient medical expenditure increased by 192% per month, and inpatient medical expenditure increased by 57% annually compared with those of older adults in rural areas without the implementation of TPA policy. Further, there was a significant modification effect, with a positive effect among poor households, healthier older adults, and those aged 60-80 years. Additionally, the policy improved the patients’ capabilities to seek long-distance care (β=23.16, 95% CI –0.99 to 45.31) and high-level hospitals (β=.08, 95% CI –0.02 to 0.13), and increased individual income to acquire more medical services (β=4.57, 95% CI –4.46 to 4.68).

Conclusions

These findings validate the positive contribution of TPA policy on health care–seeking behavior among older adults in rural areas; however, the medical expenditure incurred was also high. Concerted efforts are needed to address health care–seeking dilemmas in rural areas, and attention must be paid to curbing medical expenditure growth for older adults in rural areas during TPA policy implementation.
Standardized Comparison of Voice-Based Information and Documentation Systems to Established Systems in Intensive Care: Crossover Study (Preprint)
Authors: Peine Arne , Gronholz Maike , Seidl-Rathkopf Katharina , Wolfram Thomas , Hallawa Ahmed , Reitz Annika , Celi Leo Anthony , Marx Gernot , Martin Lukas
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND

The medical teams in intensive care units (ICUs) spend increasing amounts of time at computer systems for data processing, input, and interpretation purposes. As each patient creates about 1000 data points per hour, the available information is abundant, making the interpretation difficult and time-consuming. This data flood leads to a decrease in time for evidence-based, patient-centered care. Information systems, such as patient data management systems (PDMSs), are increasingly used at ICUs. However, they often create new challenges arising from the increasing documentation burden.

OBJECTIVE

New concepts, such as artificial intelligence (AI)–based assistant systems, are hence introduced to the workflow to cope with these challenges. However, there is a lack of standardized, published metrics in order to compare the various data input and management systems in the ICU setting. The objective of this study is to compare established documentation and retrieval processes with newer methods, such as PDMSs and voice information and documentation systems (VIDSs).

METHODS

In this crossover study, we compare traditional, paper-based documentation systems with PDMSs and newer AI-based VIDSs in terms of performance (required time), accuracy, mental workload, and user experience in an intensive care setting. Performance is assessed on a set of 6 standardized, typical ICU tasks, ranging from documentation to medical interpretation.

RESULTS

A total of 60 ICU-experienced medical professionals participated in the study. The VIDS showed a statistically significant advantage compared to the other 2 systems. The tasks were completed significantly faster with the VIDS than with the PDMS (1-tailed t59=12.48; Cohen d=1.61; P<.001) or paper documentation (t59=20.41; Cohen d=2.63; P<.001). Significantly fewer errors were made with VIDS than with the PDMS (t59=3.45; Cohen d=0.45; P=.03) and paper-based documentation (t59=11.2; Cohen d=1.45; P<.001). The analysis of the mental workload of VIDS and PDMS showed no statistically significant difference (P=.06). However, the analysis of subjective user perception showed a statistically significant perceived benefit of the VIDS compared to the PDMS (P<.001) and paper documentation (P<.001).

CONCLUSIONS

The results of this study show that the VIDS reduced error rate, documentation time, and mental workload regarding the set of 6 standardized typical ICU tasks. In conclusion, this indicates that AI-based systems such as the VIDS tested in this study have the potential to reduce this workload and improve evidence-based and safe patient care.

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Periorbital Necrotizing Fasciitis: Case Presentation (Preprint)
Authors: Huang Ryan S , Patil Nikhil S , Khan Yasser
Published: November 2023

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Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an aggressive and potentially life-threatening infection of the superficial fascia and surrounding skin, fat, fascia, muscle, and other soft tissue structures. Here, we outline the rare case of a 26-year-old man with a periorbital Streptococcus pyogenes A NF infection. Our case report underscores a unique instance of periorbital NF, distinctively presenting without any predisposing risk factors, shedding light on its presentation, treatment, and pathophysiology.
Home away Home: CSP International Doctoral Students’ Community Cultural Wealth and Sociocultural Adaptation in China
Authors: Yang Fan
Published: November 2023

China Studies Program (CSP) is a high-calibre international exchange program launched by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation since 2013, which aims to attract overseas students, scholars, and elites from all walks of life to come to study in China through providing scholarships and high-quality training resources. The research site of this study was at a Chinese university in Beijing. Using the Community Cultural Wealth theory (Yosso, 2005), this study examined the sociocultural adaptation mechanism for international doctoral students of the CSP in China, especially how the students themselves, their families, and staff members of the host university help the international doctoral students to navigate their sociocultural adaptation by providing community cultural resources, which helped international students achieve academic success through accumulating aspirational capital, linguistic capital, social capital, familial capital, navigational capital and resistant capital (Yosso, 2005). Findings of this study suggest that the sociocultural adaptation of the international students of CSP was much facilitated by the host community cultural wealth which provided ample opportunities for the international students to acquire and mobilize their various capitals.
An Examination of the Early Life and Journey of Bai Yuchan, a Taoist Scholar
Authors: Dong Cunbin
Published: November 2023

Bai Yuchan’s life is marked by numerous uncertainties, particularly in regard to his early experiences, which are subject to considerable debate. Therefore, conducting a comprehensive review and critical analysis of relevant literature is of utmost importance. This paper begins by reviewing existing research in the academic community on the early life of Bai Yuchan, which is primarily comprised of two aspects: his year of birth and his cloud-roving experiences. Bai Yuchan’s work, “Song of Cloud Roving”, recounts his early years of seeking a master and pursuing the Dao through cloud roving experiences. The paper engages in a textual analysis of “Song of Cloud Roving”, in conjunction with historical facts, to ascertain the timeframe of the described cloud roving experiences using a cross-examination of poetry and history. Additionally, by combining insights from “Factual Records of Mr. Bai Yuchan”with Bai Yuchan’s own poetic accounts, it aims to determine Bai Yuchan’s year of birth.
Neiespējamā sadarbība: latviešu nacionālie un padomju latviešu pretvācu bruņotie formējumi Kurzemē (1944–1945)
Authors:   Latvijas Universitātes Latvijas vēstures institūts, Neiburgs Uldis
Published: November 2023

Rakstā ir atklāti padomju kaujinieku vienības “Sarkanā bulta” un ģenerāļa Kureļa grupas leitnanta Rubeņa bataljona dalībnieku sadarbības mēģinājumi un konflikti 1944. gada novembrī–decembrī Kurzemē. Analizētas abu šo militāro formējumu komandieru  – pirms tam 283. krievu policijas bataljona un latviešu leģiona karavīru – kolaborācijas un pretošanās izpausmes un to sociāli politiskais konteksts, kā arī izvērtēts šo notikumu atspoguļojums Latvijas atmiņas telpā. Kaut arī šo vienību komandieri – Vladimirs Sem-jonovs, Viktors Stolbovs, Roberts Rubenis un Aleksandrs Druviņš – bija pirmskara Lat-vijas pilsoņi, mēģinājumi vienoties par kopīgu sadarbību pret vāciešiem dažādu politisku, ideoloģisku, etnisku, sociālu un citu atšķirību dēļ bija nesekmīgi.
Role of Historical Studies on the Post-War Pro-Independence Underground in Poland
Authors:   Institute of National Remembrance in Rzeszów, Surdej Mirosław
Published: November 2023

Research into the independence underground has had an important place in the Polish historiography for the past 30 years. These studies have influenced not only the historical knowledge, but also the perception of the modern Polish society of its own past. It is one of the most important research themes that Polish historians had to deal with in a country freed from the Soviet yoke. In this article the qualitative framework method was used to explain how research on complex forms of the Polish anti-communist independence under-ground influenced contemporary Poland, its society, and even internal and external politics.
Book review. Arūnas Streikus (ed.). The Unknown War. Anti-Soviet armed resistance in Lithuania and its legacies. London and New York: Routledge, 2022
Authors:   Estonian Institute of Historical Memory, Hiio Toomas
Published: November 2023

EXCELLENT SUMMARY ON HISTORY, RESEARCH AND COMMEMORATION OF LITHUANIAN FOREST BROTHERS
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN MEDIA SCRAPBOOK DALAM BIMBINGAN KELOMPOK TERHADAP SELF-CONTROL PESERTA DIDIK KELAS VIII SMP NEGERI 1 JALANCAGAK
Authors: Nadia Ninda , Rukanda Nandang , Alawiyah Tuti
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of using scrapbook media on self-control in class VIII SMP N 1 Jalancagak. The method used is descriptive method. The population in this study were 30 students. Data analysis using normality test and t test (paired sample test) using SPSS 26.0 program with a significance value (2-tailed) less than 0.005. The results of data analysis showed that the scrapbook media was in the very decent / good category with an average value of 86.86% of the questionnaire answers and the results of increasing self-control abilities obtained a percentage of 4.4%. While the results of the t-test analysis on the pre-test and post-test data obtained a significant value of 0.000. Thus, the results of this study indicate that: there is a positive influence between the use of scrapbook media on student self-control in class VIII SMP N 1 Jalancagak which can be categorized as quite high
LAYANAN BIMBINGAN KELOMPOK DARING DENGAN TEKNIK SOSIODRAMA TERHADAP SISWA SLOW LEARNER
Authors: Falih Naufal , Hendriana Heris , Manuardi Ardian Renata
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study is to find out how Online Group Guidance Services With Sociodrama Techniques for Slow learner Students of class X students, how teachers and students respond to group guidance services with sociodrama techniques to slow learner students, and what obstacles are faced in implementing group guidance services with sociodrama techniques for class X slow learner studentss. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with the type of field research. Interviews, observations and documentation were the data collection tools used in this study. The subjects of the study were 6 students. This research found that 1) The implementation of group guidance services at SMK Teknikom Cikarang is already in line well and teachers can encourage students to be able to solve problems 2) slow learner factors in class X students of SMK Teknikom Cikarang, including not having a cellphone, no quota, and a long distance from school. 3) Efforts made are increasing motivation, creating an environmental atmosphere that.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA BOOKLET UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PENYESUAIAN DIRI SISWA KELAS VII SMP PGRI LEMBANG
Authors: Febrianty Sherly , Samsudin Asep , Annisa Dona Fitri
Published: November 2023

To help students adjust to their new school, the author of the book "Development of a Media booklet to Improve Self-adjustment for Class VII Students of SMP PGRI Lembang" uses a Research and Development (R&D) approach to create a booklet designed to help students adapt. In addition, a customized questionnaire consisting of a total of 42 statement items was used in this investigation. Class VII students of SMP PGRI Lembang were the subjects of this study. Out of a total population of 27, only 8 were randomly selected to participate. In this study, we used descriptive percentages to analyze our data (including 27 participants). This study uses expert validation tests to determine whether or not the media to be tested for spaciousness is appropriate. This test involves media experts, materials, and practitioners. The results of the research on class VII A students before receiving guidance services for self-adjustment booklet media were very low with a percentage score of 43% which could be categorized as very low, and after students were given group guidance services with self-adjustment booklet media, the percentage score increased to 76%. The results of this research were carried out to increase students' understanding of the importance of self-adjustment so that students can get success both academically and non-academically.
Optimal Management of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin–Refractory Non–Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer in 2023
Authors: Yu Jiwoong , Sung Hyun Hwan
Published: November 2023

Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-unresponsive non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) poses a significant clinical challenge, prompting a need for effective treatment options. Although radical cystectomy is a standard approach, it is burdened by high morbidity, mortality, and adverse effects on patients’ quality of life, necessitating the exploration of alternative bladder preservation strategies. This review presents a diverse range of bladder preservation options to improve outcomes in patients with BCG-unresponsive NMIBC. The interventions discussed include intravesical chemotherapy, device-assisted therapy, immunotherapy with checkpoint inhibitors, antibody-drug conjugates, intravesical gene therapy, and combinations of these treatments.
Negative Delta-Prostate-Specific Antigen Time Ratio as Potential New Marker of Progression-Free Survival in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Patients Treated With First-Line Enzalutamide or Docetaxel
Authors: Kim Tae Hwan , Choo Seol Ho , Shim Kang Hee , Kim Sun Il
Published: November 2023

Purpose: We propose a new potential marker of progression-free survival (PFS) called negative delta-prostate-specific antigen (PSA) time ratio (NDPSATR) and compare it with conventional PSA response, defined as PSA decline ≥50% at 12 weeks from pretreatment baseline (PSAR50) in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) patients treated with first-line enzalutamide (ENZ) or docetaxel (DTX).Materials and Methods: All patients diagnosed as mCRPC at Ajou University Hospital from 2016 were included. Delta-PSA days is PSA change between 2 consecutive measurements during a regimen multiplied by interval days. A negative delta-PSA days value represents a positive PSA response. NDPSATR is calculated by dividing the sum of days on negative delta-PSA days by total days on the regimen. Student t-test was used to compare mean values and Kaplan-Meier survival curves for PFS were obtained.Results: Of 57 patients identified, 22 and 35 were treated with ENZ and DTX, respectively. Rates of PSAR50 for ENZ and DTX were 72.7% and 20.6%, respectively. Mean NDPSATR for ENZ and DTX were 0.40 and 0.46, respectively and the difference was not statistically significant. For ENZ, median PFS (mPFS) of PSAR50 and non-PSAR50 were 14.3 and 4.8 months, respectively and there was significant difference in PFS (p=0.002). For DTX, mPFS of PSAR50 and non-PSAR50 were 15.0 and 6.5 months, respectively but there was no significant difference in PFS (p=0.055). At cutoff value of 0.4, rate of NDPSATR ≥0.4 for ENZ and DTX were 36.4% and 62.9%, respectively. For ENZ, mPFS of NDPSATR ≥0.4 and NDPSATR <0.4 were not achieved and 14.1 months, respectively and there was no significant difference in PFS (p=0.895). For DTX, mPFS of NDPSATR ≥0.4 and NDPSATR <0.4 were 9.7 and 6.3 months, respectively and there was a significant difference in PFS (p=0.045).Conclusions: NDPSATR ≥0.4 may be a good marker of PFS in CRPC patients treated with DTX and may replace PSAR50.
The Future of Adjuvant Therapy in Renal Cell Carcinoma: Recent Insights and Prospects
Authors: Ha Hyerim , Lim Joo Han
Published: November 2023

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) remains a significant challenge in oncology, prompting thorough investigations into adjuvant treatments aimed at enhancing both survival and quality of life for patients. In this review, we explore the complex landscape of adjuvant treatments for managing RCC, highlighting the pivotal roles and efficacy of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). This review article presents a detailed exploration of both historical and contemporary trials involving TKIs, spotlighting their capabilities, successes, and limitations in the adjuvant setting. Furthermore, we examine the emerging significance of ICIs, analyzing recent trials and assessing their impact on outcomes such as disease-free survival and overall survival. Additionally, this review provides insights into the application, adaptation, and outcomes of these adjuvant therapies within the specific context and circumstances of Korean healthcare.
Investigation of NS-single-point laser ablation of bronze under different incidence angles and pulses
Authors: Ghadiri Zahrani Esmaeil , Azarhoushang Bahman
Published: November 2023

A fundamental understanding of ablation in different incidence angles is indispensable to expand the result to volume ablation where nonperpendicular irradiation exists. So far, no study with this orientation has been conducted in the category of volume laser machining. In this study, a nanosecond laser with different fluencies was utilized for single-point ablation experiments. The effect of incidence angles of 0°, 30°, and 60° on the ablation depth and the crater geometry was evaluated. Different laser pulse numbers are also considered. The results show that the ablation depth for 0° and 30° angles is almost in the same range for the initial pulses, but afterward, the ablation depth for the incidence 30° drops considerably. As the number of incident pulses increases, the ablation depth first develops approximately linearly and then grows exponentially. By changing the incident from 0° to 60°, the affecting area changes as well. The affecting area could be categorized into two distinct areas: (1) ablation area (A.A) where the crater ablation depth rapidly increases for the first 20 pulses and then, as more incident pulses arrive, it does not grow anymore and reaches a plateau due to the increase in the ablation depth. The second area (2) is the heat-affected area (H.A.A) of the crater where no further ablation occurs, but due to heat accumulation, it becomes constantly bigger when more incident pulses strike the crater. This heat-affected area tends to stay almost constant for the first incident pulses (up to 10) and, after a sharp increase, tends to enlarge steadily as the number of incident pulses rises to 70.
Pessoas sem religião com crença
Authors: Ritz Claudia Danielle de Andrade
Published: November 2023

O fenômeno dos sem religião, representado pela designação sem religião, ocupa o terceiro maior percentual de identificação religiosa no Brasil. No Censo 2010 as pessoas sem religião representavam 8,04%, correspondente a mais de 15 milhões de indivíduos. O escopo deste artigo são as pessoas sem religião sem religião, os quais designamos por sem religião com crença. O nosso objetivo é abalizar alguns indícios de fragilização da herança religiosa que repercutem no fenômeno dos sem religião. Para tanto, abordamos a urbanização como um aspecto que contribuiu para a fragilização da herança religiosa, porque favoreceu a recomposição da memória coletiva e dinamizou a reconfiguração das identidades por meio das mobilidades e deslocamentos. Outrossim, despontamos a precarização da transmissão da tradição, cooperando com a recomposição da memória religiosa, com a reconfiguração da identificação religiosa. Por fim, apresentamos alguns dados e análises da pesquisa de campo realizada com discentes da graduação e discentes da Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Religião da PUC Minas, mostrando os indícios de fragilização da herança religiosa e a recomposição da memória naquelas pessoas sem religião com crença. A metodologia utilizada foi mista, composta por referencial teórico e pesquisa de campo, mediante questionário estruturado digital. Concluímos, de acordo com os dados da pesquisa de campo, que a urbanização contribuiu para a fragilização da herança religiosa, que houve precarização da transmissão e recomposição da memória religiosa. Destarte, evidenciamos a ocorrência de remodelações nos vínculos sociais e religiosos, os quais se manifestam na identificação religiosa que aduz a ausência da religião e a conservação de crença, na individualização da crença e na desinstitucionalização, como traços identificados nas pessoas sem religião com crença.
influência da medicina tradicional chinesa na naturologia brasileira
Authors: Stern Fábio L.
Published: November 2023

Este artigo explora o impacto da Medicina Tradicional Chinesa (MTC) na naturologia brasileira nas últimas décadas. Ele avalia a incorporação dos princípios e práticas da MTC nos cursos de naturologia brasileiros, enfatizando os fatores históricos e culturais que influenciaram esse movimento de saúde. O artigo sustenta que a integração da MTC influenciou significativamente o desenvolvimento da naturologia no Brasil, fornecendo percepções essenciais sobre seu progresso. Entretanto, aponta que o treinamento em MTC na naturologia brasileira não atende às recomendações da Organização Mundial da Saúde. O artigo se aprofunda na apropriação do conhecimento da MTC por meio do orientalismo, observando que professores nascidos na China são frequentemente empregados apenas como símbolos para atrair os alunos, em vez de receberem papéis ativos e significativos na sala de aula.
Revolutionizing Anesthesia Practice with AI-Assisted Referral Management
Authors: TAHA BAHA , ALSHARAF Yusuf , Al-Ameer Dr Meral
Published: November 2023

The article explores the burgeoning role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, particularly in anesthesia and surgical practices, with the ultimate aim of enhancing patient outcomes. It underscores the necessity for refining AI algorithms while addressing legal and ethical concerns. AI's potential applications in healthcare are manifold, including predicting perioperative risks, detecting intraoperative events, and identifying postoperative complications for early intervention. The integration of AI in the operating room (OR) aims to augment human capabilities rather than replace healthcare professionals, thereby improving surgical safety and outcomes.
Significantly, AI is posited to enhance efficiency and quality of care in healthcare settings. This includes automating referral management in anesthesia clinics, which face challenges like referral backlogs and labor-intensive processes. AI can streamline these processes, reduce paperwork, alleviate patient anxiety, and provide real-time feedback for more accurate and timely interventions. The article also highlights various AI applications in anesthesia, such as personalized anesthetic management, vital sign monitoring, and trend analysis in anesthesia practice.
Additionally, the article delves into AI's transformative potential in pharmaceutical research, particularly in Central Nervous System (CNS) therapeutics. It mentions a study named "ADVENTURE" by the University Hospital, Strasbourg, focusing on using AI for classifying and analyzing adverse events in anesthesia.
Furthermore, the use of AI in pediatric anesthesia for preoperative assessment, risk stratification, and managing various intraoperative challenges is discussed. AI's impact on reducing MRI scan times and enhancing ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia is also highlighted.
The article concludes with a discussion on the implementation of AI in healthcare. It emphasizes the need for accurate, diverse data sets and robust governance for successful AI integration. The goal is to streamline clinic operations, improve patient care quality, and increase patient satisfaction while ensuring AI's role as an aid, not a substitute, in clinical judgment.
Almost everywhere convergence of varying-parameter setting Cesaro means of Fourier series on the group of 2-adic integers
Authors:   Wollo University, Department of Mathematics, Ethiopia, Ateneh Tilahun Adimasu
Published: November 2023

In this paper we prove that the maximal operator of Cesaro-means for one-dimensional Fourier series on the group of 2-adic integers is of weak type (L^{1}, L^{1}). Moreover, we prove the almost everywhere convergence of Cesaro means of integrable functions.
Dynamics analysis of the Weibull model
Authors:   Faculte des Sciences Exacte, Laboratoire de Mathematiques Appliquees, Bejaia, 06000, Algeria, Bedjguelel Chabane , Gharout Hacene ,   Faculte des Sciences Exacte, Laboratoire de Mathematiques Appliquees, Bejaia, 06000, Algeria, Farhi Bakir ,   Faculte des Sciences Exacte, Laboratoire de Mathematiques Appliquees, Bejaia, 06000, Algeria
Published: November 2023

In this work, we study the dynamics of the Weibull model in dimension one, represented by the Weibull function with three parameters. The positive fixed points have been studied and implicitly expressed in terms of the Lambert W-function as well as the existence and stability conditions. We deduce that this Weibull function defines an Allee function for certain parameter values. Numerical simulations have been presented to illustrate the theoretical results.
Left multipliers and commutativity of 3-prime near-rings
Authors:   Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Polydisciplinary Faculty, LSI, Taza, Morocco, Boua Abdelkarim , Davvaz Bijan ,   Yazd University, Yazd, Iran
Published: November 2023

Our objective in this paper is to study the structure of 3-prime near-rings satisfying some algebraic properties.
Strong inner and strong reflexive inverses in semiprime rings
Authors:   Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Department of Mathematics, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Chiru Iulia-Elena
Published: November 2023

Motivated by some recent work on von Neumann regular elements in semiprime rings, we study how strongly regular elements of semiprime rings are related in terms of their sets of strong inner inverses and strong reflexive inverses.
Von Neumann local matrices
Authors:   Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Department of Mathematics, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Chiru Iulia-Elena , Crivei Septimiu ,   Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Department of Mathematics, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Published: November 2023

We use our recent results on von Neumann regular matrices, strongly regular matrices and matrices having a non-zero outer inverse to derive applications to some generalizations of these concepts, called von Neumann local, strongly von Neumann local and outer von Neumann local matrices. Among other properties, we show that the $t^{\rm th}$ compound matrix of every matrix of determinantal rank $t$ over a commutative local ring is strongly von Neumann local, and every matrix over an arbitrary semiperfect ring is outer von Neumann local.
An improvement of Cauchy radius for the zeros of a polynomial
Authors:   Kurseong College, Department of Mathematics, Kurseong-734203, West Bengal, India, Das Subhasis
Published: November 2023

"For a given polynomial p(z) =a_{n}z^{n}+a_{n-1}z^{n-1}+\cdots +a_{1}z+a_{0} of degree n with complex coefficients, the Cauchy radius r_{0} is a unique positive root of the equation |a_{n}| t^{n}-(|a_{n-1}|t^{n-1}+|a_{n-2}| t^{n-2}+ ... +|a_{1}| t+ |a_{0}|) =0. It refers to a radius of the circular region |z|<= r_{0} in which all the zeros of p(z) lie. The basic aim has been to determine the smallest radius, thereby, minimizing the area of the circular region. In this present paper, we have obtained a result which gives an improvement of the Cauchy radius. Also, we produce an annular region whose center is different from the origin in which the zeros of p(z) lie. Moreover, in many cases, our results give better approximations for estimating the region of polynomial zeros than that obtained from many other well-known results."
Some results on Baireness in generalized topological spaces
Authors:   Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Department of Mathematics, P. O. Box 1159, Mashhad 91775, Iran, Delfan Ahmad , Mirmostafaee Alireza Kamel ,   Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Department of Mathematics, P. O. Box 1159, Mashhad 91775, Iran
Published: November 2023

"The aim of this paper is to extend some results on the Baire category in generalized topological spaces. We will apply the Banach-Mazur game to characterize Baireness in generalized topological spaces. Moreover, we will introduce a new separation axiom for generalized topological spaces which provides opportunity to generalize the Banach category theorem for locally compact generalized topological spaces."
Existence of solutions for fractional integro-differential equations with integral boundary conditions
Authors:   El Oued University, Department of Mathematics, El Oued, Algeria, Hamrouni Ahmed , Beloul Said ,   El Oued University, Department of Mathematics, El Oued, Algeria
Published: November 2023

"The aim of this study is to prove the existence of solutions for Caputo boundary value problems of nonlinear fractional integro-differential equations with integral boundary conditions, by using the measure of non compactness combined with Mönch's fixed point theorem. Two examples are offered to demonstrate our outcomes."
Modular Hadamard, Riemann-Liouville and Weyl fractional integrals
Authors:   The Education University of Hong Kong, Department of Mathematics and Information Technology, 10 Lo Ping Road, Hong Kong, China, Ho Kwok-Pun
Published: November 2023

This paper establishes the modular inequalities for the Hadamard fractional integrals, the Riemann-Liouville fractional integrals and the Weyl fractional integrals.
Existence and asymptotic behavior of solutions for non-linear wave equations of Kirchhoff type with viscoelasticity
Authors:   Hassiba Benbouali University, Faculty of Exact Sciences and Computer Science, Chlef, Algeria, Mellah Mohamed , Hakem Ali ,   Djillali Liabes University, Laboratory ACEDP, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria
Published: November 2023

"In this paper we discuss the global existence and the asymptotic behavior of solutions of an initial boundary value problem of a non-linear wave equation of Kirchhoff type. "
Profil Peternak Sapi Perah di Lembang Kabupaten Bandung Barat
Authors: Sudrajat Ajat , Amin Lukman , Christi Raden Febrianto , Sambodo Reo , Ismail Fazhana
Published: November 2023

Penelitian profil peternak sapi perah di Kecamatan Lembang telah dilaksanakan . Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui profil peternak sapi perah di Kecamatan Lembang, Kabupaten Bandung Barat Provinsi Jawa Barat. Metode penelitian menggunakan metode survey, pengambilan data dilakukan secara purposive sampling dengan kriteria peternak yang memiliki sapi perah sudah laktasi sebanyak 50 Responden. Data penelitian terdiri dari data primer dan data sekunder. Variabel yang dianalisa adalah umur peternak, pendidikan, lama beternak dan jumlah kepemilikan sapi perah. Analisis data dilakukan dengan analisis deskriptif kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa umur peternak rata-rata 44,86 tahun, pendidikan peternak yang tidak sekolah 2,22%, lulusan sekolah dasar 73,33%, Sekolah menengah pertama 20%, dan sekolah menengah atas 4,44%, lama beternak rata-rata 16,21 tahun dan jumlah kepemilikan sapi perah rata-rata 2,40 Animal Unit (AU). Dapat disimpulkan bahwa peternak sapi perah di Kecamatan Lembang mayoritas berumur 44,86 tahun, mayoritas pendidikan sekolah dasar, memelihara sapi perah rata-rata 2,40 AU  dan hampir semua responden bekerja sebagai peternak sapi perah.
Influence of consumption tax on spending capacity of households in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from Nigeria and Kenya
Authors: Omodero Cordelia Onyinyechi , Jones Ebieri , Ololade Babatunde Moses , Ekundayo Olugbenga
Published: November 2023

Due to the incapacity of families in Sub-Saharan African nations to satisfy basic necessities for home maintenance, this study is required to enable policy shifts in the area of consumption tax. The study looks at the impact of consumption taxes on the purchasing power of families in Sub-Saharan Africa, with an emphasis on Nigeria and Kenya. The datasets used for this inquiry range from 1994 to 2022. Among the factors are purchasing power parity (PPP), value added tax (VAT), and exchange rate. We obtained the statistics from the World Bank, the Central Banks of Nigeria and Kenya, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The study used the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model established by Pesaran et al. (2001). The findings reveal that the inclusion of VAT on the prices of products and services significantly harms households throughout Nigeria compared to those in Kenya. VAT has a significant negative impact on consumer purchasing power in Nigeria but has an immaterial negative impact on household spending capacity in Kenya. The influence of the currency rate is positive and beneficial in Nigeria, whereas it is negative but intangible in Kenya. Due to economic disparity, the report suggests policy reforms in favour of families. It is also suggested that the government develop additional work possibilities, diversify the economy, and give subsidies for basic housing necessities.
DEMATEL analysis of corporate and public governance: identifying key factors for good governance
Authors: EL AMMAR Charbel , EL HAJJ Wissam , MROUEH Ali
Published: November 2023

This paper aims to clarify the concepts of corporate governance and public governance, the principles and practices of governance, with an emphasis on the role and responsibility of management and on decision-making transparency. An extensive review of scholarly literature has pinpointed ten factors known to exert an influence on good governance. Following this, expert opinions were leveraged to establish the causal interrelationships among these factors, employing the Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) methodology. The conclusions of the paper show that corporate governance can also be better applied in the field of public affairs, an approach so current under the difficulties and contemporary economic and social changes and under the extraordinary transformational pressure exerted by the new technologies and mentalities that do not bypass the relatively reluctant to change the sector of public administration. The development and diversification of public services, which must ensure a high degree of quality and efficiency under conditions of limiting the financial resources of the administrative-territorial units, obliges the efficiency of the management systems of these institutions, emphasizing their role, responsibility, transparency, and decision-making and credibility in front of the citizens.
Perceptions of social media usage to engage citizens: a qualitative study of Czech Republic municipalities
Authors: SVIRAK Nikola , KWARTENG Michael , PILÍK Michal
Published: November 2023

Information communication technology has altered the relationship between government and citizens in terms of intensity as well as method. Social media has been used due to its socially interactive nature by the government to attract citizens. This study aims to explore the perception of administrators from small and medium-sized municipal governments in the Czech Republic regarding the utilization of social media platforms for the purpose of engaging and communicating with citizens. The study used a qualitative research design with a phenomenological approach. The data collection process involved 21 semi-structured interviews and the engagement in 16 hours of online dialogue by the researchers. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. The findings indicate that numerous municipalities are currently in the initial learning phase of employing social media and have yet to fully comprehend its potential. Administrators conveyed a sense of skepticism towards social media and technology at large, alongside a sense of ambiguity regarding the optimal strategies for effectively harnessing these platforms. The predominant approach adopted by most municipalities involves relying heavily on Facebook as their primary platform for disseminating information. However, they encounter difficulties in effectively leveraging other potentially beneficial websites and communication channels. In general, the research emphasizes the necessity of providing training and education to effectively incorporate social media into the communication strategies employed by local governments.
A Blue Ocean Strategy for Herbal Liniment: Escaping Tight Competition in Indonesian Market
Authors: Santoso Elvina Yohana , Murhadi Werner Ria
Published: November 2023

The herbal liniment industry operates in a highly competitive and saturated market. This study focuses on developing a blue ocean strategy for Yodosan Herba Natur, an herbal liniment manufacturer, to treat musculoskeletal pain. Through qualitative interviews with 17 participants in Surabaya, customer preferences and latent needs for musculoskeletal pain treatment were explored. Data analysis utilizing NVIVO v.12 software revealed seven main themes: effectiveness, experience, ease of use, sensation, availability, recommendation, and other factors. This research assessed the competitive landscape comprehensively using blue ocean strategy analysis tools. The blue ocean strategy is to develop an odorless product with long-lasting heat, a strong brand image, widespread availability, compact size, and affordable prices. New factors introduced are packaging designs, niche marketing, and strategic partnerships. The findings highlight the potential for Yodosan Herba Natur to revolutionize musculoskeletal pain treatment and capture the untapped markets of second and third-tier non-consumers.
Bank Profitability Analysis: the Role of Liquidity, Company Size, Asset Quality and Leverage
Authors: Hartono Ulil , Nurvitasari Desi
Published: November 2023

Banks are one of the most important sectors for a country’s economic growth, so banks must be appropriately managed. The success of bank management is reflected in resulting profitability. This research aims to analyse the effect of liquidity, firm size, asset quality, and leverage on bank profitability in 2017-2021. The population in this study is 27, and the sample is 25, which was selected using purposive sampling. This study uses secondary data from Bank financial reports obtained from the bank website. The result shows that liquidity and company size did not affect profitability, while asset quality and leverage affected profitability. This research implies that manager banks must pay attention to asset quality and leverage by considering the 5C principle in assessing creditworthiness.

Keyword: Asset Quality; Company Size: Leverage; Liquidity; Profitability
UROLITHIASIS IN DOMESTIC MALE CAT
Authors: Ximenes Zelia , Widyastuti Sri Kayati , Suartha I Nyoman
Published: November 2023

Urolithiasis is a disease caused by the presence of uroliths, calculi, crystals, or excessive sediment in the urinary tract. The aim is to find out about the methods of diagnosis, as well as control and treatment that are permanent and efficient and in accordance with the causes of cases of urolithiasis that occur in cats. A local male cat named Benji, 4 years old and weighing 5.42 kg, has complaints of decreased appetite, weakness, stranguria, hematuria, and difficulty urinating which has been going on for three days. Previously case animals also show pain responses when they want to urinate. The physical examination results found abdominal distension, pain on palpation, and an enlargement of the urinary bladder. Urinalysis results showed leukocyt +5, protein +3, and blood cells +3, blood chemistry examination showed an increase in glucose (191 mg/dL), globulin (5.3 mg/dL), and a decrease in alkaline phosphate (<10 U/L), ultrasonographic examination showed a hyperechoic mass formation located in the lumen of the bladder and the presence of sediment in the bladder, radiographic examination showed enlargement of the bladder, urine sedimentation examination showed the presence of struvite. The therapy was Pentosan polysulphate 3 mg/kg, 0.16 ml/kg given only once, Prazosin 0.5 mg/kg BW twice a day for five days, Meloxicam 0.18 ml once a day for three days, and Amoxiclav twice a day for 10 days. It can be concluded that based on anamnesis, clinical examination, and supporting examinations, the case animal was diagnosed with urolithiasis. After giving therapy for four days, the case cat can urinate normally and the urine looks clear. Suggestions in order to prevent the recurrence of urolithiasis infections, it is necessary to educate clients about cat care, feed and drink. This indicates that the case cat's condition is getting better.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Risk of Gastrointesinal Bleeding In Dyspepsia: An Evidence-Based Case Report
Authors: Shatri Hamzah , Zulkifly Steven , Putranto Rudi , Makmun Dadang , Fauzi Achmad , Maulahela Hasan , Faisal Edward , Irvianita Vinandia , Ardani Yanuar
Published: November 2023

Aim: This evidence-based case report aims to provide the latest evidence about the risk of gastrointesinal (GI) bleeding in selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) users with dyspepsia.Method: The literature search was conducted in four major electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, ProQuest). The selected articles were sorted through screening abstract based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Critical appraisal was performed by using validated critical appraisal tool.Results: Of 247 records from extensive literature searching, three eligible studies (one randomized clinical trial and two cohort studies) were obtained to answer the clinical question. All studies showed SSRIs did not increase the risk of GI bleeding in patients with functional dyspepsia and peptic ulcer. However, the adverse event of SSRIs might be under-reported.Conclusion: According to the evidence, the risk of GI bleeding in SSRIs users with dyspepsia is still unclear. Larger size of sample of controlled trial study is recommended to be conducted to calculate the precise risk of GI bleeding in SSRI users with dyspepsia.
The Use of Point of Care Ultrasound in Diagnosis of Peritonsillar Abscess
Authors: Kohen Brian , Perez Melanie , McKay Jheanelle , Zamora Rolando , Xu Curtis
Published: November 2023

The use of point of care ultrasound (POCUS) for diagnosis and treatment of peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is increasing [1]. Proven advantages include improved diagnostic accuracy and treatment success rates as well as decreased otolaryngology consultation, computed tomography (CT) usage, return visits to the emergency department (ED), and length of stay [1]. We present a case of a patient with a PTA that was diagnosed and successfully treated utilizing POCUS, avoiding the need for otolaryngology consultation and CT.