bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
End-User Satisfaction Through Mobile Governance: A Case Study in Hyderabad, Telangana State
Authors: Reddy B. Amarender , Sathya Sai Laxmi P
Published: July 2022

In terms of technology, the Government of Telangana has made an effort to rebuild mobile-based services for its citizens with the goal of providing functional services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the press of a button. This study, therefore, examines the elements that influence mobile governance in the context of end-user’s satisfaction. Such assessments are needed for better government–citizen interactions. Furthermore, the major findings suggest that the functional status, privacy concerns, informational quality, grievance redressal and customer’s satisfaction are all linked to the quality of the m-governance services delivery mechanism in Hyderabad. This study contributes to a better understanding of service quality components in order to boost end-user acceptance of mobile services in practice.
Consolidating Informal Settlements Through Upgrading? The Temporary Implications of In-Situ Electrification from Thembelihle in Johannesburg, South Africa
Authors: Wang Hsi-Chuan
Published: July 2022

Providing electricity remains challenging in informal settlements. The relationship between electrification and the physical environment is critical but under-developed. I examine the temporary implications of electrification on the physical environment of Thembelihle in Johannesburg, South Africa. The results indicate that electrification has improved Thembelihle’s physical environment by improving the street grid and strengthened its social cohesion by increasing resource equity. In-situ upgrading could be used to develop settlements in areas unsuitable for residential development. Still, it must be adopted carefully, considering the opposed visions of the residents and local government and the foreseeable future relocation.
The Association Between Depression and Death Anxiety Among Older Adults: Moderating Effect of Ego-Integrity
Authors: Woo Jin-Hee , Bae Sung-Man
Published: July 2022

This study verifies the relationship between depression and death anxiety in older adults and the moderating effect of ego-integrity on this relationship. The survey was conducted with 236 participants aged 65 years and older through a combination of online and offline surveys. The final data were analyzed using the PROCESS macro for SPSS 2.16. The main findings of this study are as follows: First, depression in old age was positively related to anxiety about death. Second, the moderating effect of ego-integrity was observed on the relationship between depression and death anxiety. Third, on examining the moderating effect of each sub-variable of ego-integrity, the moderating effect of satisfaction with one’s life was observed to be significant. Conversely, the moderating effect of attitude toward life and acceptance of old age was not significant. The results of this study are meaningful in examining the moderating effect of ego-integrity on the relationship between depression and death anxiety. Furthermore, the results of this study can provide basic data for the development and application of psychological intervention programs for older adults experiencing psychological problems due to depression and death anxiety in old age.
Does the climate-smart village extension model enhance farmer empowerment?
Authors: Galiwango H , Miiro RF , Turyahabwe N , Egeru A
Published: July 2022

Climate smart villages (CSVs) are new and promising approaches to tackle the negative repercussions of climate change and to tackle the food insecurity that affects close to one billion people globally. CSVs are envisaged to result into empowerment of participating farmers; however, given the novelty of this concept in different geographical spheres, limited literature exists. This review paper therefore conducted a systematic analysis of some previous studies around this concept and assessed their contribution to understanding empowerment of farmers regarding intrinsic, instrumental, and collective agency. From the results, these studies assessed empowerment majorly in-line with the female gender; some focused on both. Results lacked focus on empowerment in the intrinsic, instrumental, or collective agency realms, though possibility of using proxy concepts can’t be dismissed. However, at the heart of any agricultural extension model, a clearly outlined gender-inclusive farmer empowerment pathway should be a fundamental cornerstone for sustainability.
‘Would You Prefer Jail or Probation?’ Differences in Sanctioning Preferences among White, Black, and Latinx Adults
Authors: Wodahl Eric J. , Alarid Leanne Fiftal , Bowman John H.
Published: July 2022

Research on perceptions of sanction severity reveals a gap between White and Black respondents in terms of their preferences for incarceration compared to alternative punishments. Little is known, however, about Latinx preferences. Using a sample of jail inmates, we explore differences across White, Black, and Latinx respondents in terms of their preferences for incarceration versus probation, as well as the factors that relate to these preferences. Findings show that White respondents prefer probation far more frequently than Black and Latinx respondents. Additionally, factors which relate to sanctioning preferences for Whites are fundamentally different than those for Black and Latinx adults.
Use of a Screening Protocol to Identify Asymptomatic COVID-19 in a Free Community Health Clinic in Shelby County, Alabama, October 2020–February 2021
Authors: Kilgore James R. , Johnston Justin R. , Van Der Pol Barbara , Li Peng , Wilson Mark , Curry William , Selleck Cynthia
Published: July 2022

Objective:

Community of Hope Health Clinic (CHHC), a free and charitable clinic in Shelby County, Alabama, developed a screening protocol to identify patients with asymptomatic COVID-19 with the goal of minimizing infection risk for other patients, health care providers, and staff. We sought to determine whether the use of the CHHC screening protocol identified asymptomatic carriers of SARS-CoV-2 before their scheduled clinic visits.

Methods:

The CHHC screening protocol included the use of an adapted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention questionnaire via telephone 48-72 hours before a scheduled clinic appointment, coupled with a second administration of the questionnaire and a temperature check immediately before the patient’s scheduled visit. Patients with positive responses to any questions or whose temperatures were greater than 100.4 °F were refused entry to the clinic, their appointments were rescheduled, and a SARS-CoV-2 test was recommended. SARS-CoV-2 laboratory testing was conducted on all patients with an appointment from October 26, 2020, through February 18, 2021, to verify whether the screening protocol was effective.

Results:

Of 298 patient encounters, 20 patients screened positive on the SARS-CoV-2 patient screen. Another 278 patients screened negative, were seen for patient care, and received a SARS-CoV-2 test via nasal swab; 274 (98.6%) patients received a negative test result, and 4 (1.4%) patients received a positive test result.

Conclusions:

The CHHC SARS-CoV-2 screening protocol, as validated by SARS-CoV-2 assay, was effective in screening out asymptomatic patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 before they were seen in clinic. As clinics and office practices return to prepandemic volumes, the use of such a screening protocol can help mitigate the risk of serious COVID-19 infection, especially for unvaccinated patients, health care providers, and staff.
Implementing the COVID-19 Rapid Community Assessment on Vaccine Confidence: Lessons Learned From Alabama and Georgia
Authors: Kobau Rosemarie , Carry Monique , Rubenstein Beth L. , Denson Damian , Uribe Carolina , Zajac Julie , Kidder Daniel P. , Peacock Georgina , Abad Neetu
Published: July 2022

Engaging communities is a key strategy to increase COVID-19 vaccination. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Rapid Community Assessment Guide was developed for community partners to obtain insights about barriers to COVID-19 vaccine uptake and to engage community partners in designing interventions to build vaccine confidence. In spring 2021, 3 CDC teams were deployed to Alabama and Georgia to conduct a rapid community assessment in selected jurisdictions. Data collection included interviews, listening sessions, observations, and street intercept surveys. We identified 3 facilitators and barriers to vaccine uptake: (1) planning and coordination, (2) capacity and implementation, and (3) attitudes and beliefs. We found that the use of the rapid community assessment in Alabama and Georgia was feasible to implement, useful in eliciting unique community concerns and dispelling assumptions, and useful in informing intervention strategies. Our results underscore the importance of community engagement in COVID-19 mitigation strategies.
Cytogenetic and molecular characterization of a patient having infertility and mild intellectual disability with a very rare unstable ring chromosome 13
Authors: Kaya Murat , Suer Ilknur , Kalayci Tugba , Karaman Birsen , Ozturk Sukru , Palanduz Sukru
Published: July 2022

Introduction

Ring chromosomes arise from breakage and fusion at distal regions of short and long arms of the chromosomes. The effect of the ring chromosome on the phenotype may vary widely depending on the amount of the deletion in the chromosomal areas and genes implicated in these regions.

Case presentation

We present a 35-year-old male patient with infertility and mild intellectual disability (MID) who has de novo ring 13 (r(13)) chromosomes. To determine chromosomal abnormality, we performed karyotype analysis, Y chromosome microdeletion analysis, FISH, and aCGH techniques.

Conclusion

The patient’s karyotype analysis result was mos46,XY,r(13)(p13q34)[75]/45,XY,-13[14]/46,XY,dic (13;13)[8]/47,XY,r(13), + r(13)[2]/46,XY,tetrac r(13;13;13;13)[1]. FISH analysis supported the findings of the cytogenetic analysis. Y microdeletion analysis showed that the AZF region was intact. On aCGH analysis, we detected a 1.5 megabase deletion at the end of chromosome 13, including the CHAMP1 gene. The loss of the CHAMP1 gene, in particular, may explain our patient's MID, and the other deleted genes at 13q34 may explain our patient's infertility.
Why Not Lonely? A Longitudinal Study of Factors Related to Loneliness and Non-Loneliness in Different Age Groups Among People in the Second Part of Life
Authors: Nicolaisen Magnhild , Pripp Are Hugo , Thorsen Kirsten
Published: July 2022

Age-related changes and losses may lead to loneliness. However, some people do not become lonelier, even after negative life events. This study examines the development of loneliness based on Norwegian panel data (N = 2,315), age 40–80 years at baseline, and the impacts of partnership and health measured in 2002, 2007, and 2017. We ask: How does loneliness develop over time, and who resists becoming lonely? In the total group, loneliness decreased from 2002 to 2007 and then leveled off. In the eldest age group, 70–80 years at baseline, loneliness increased but only in the last period, from 2007 to 2017. In all age groups and at all three times, those who were not lonely more often had a partner and were more often in good health compared to those who were lonely. Period effects, cohort, and age-related changes influencing the development in loneliness over time are discussed.
Abraham’s Paternity and God’s Promise: Another Look at the Context and Syntax of Romans 4.1
Authors: Aernie Jeffrey W.
Published: July 2022

The complexity of Paul’s engagement with the Abrahamic narrative in Rom. 4 arises immediately in Rom. 4.1. The challenging syntax of Rom. 4.1 has resulted in distinct views on the apostle’s engagement with the patriarch and the purpose of his argument in Rom. 4. My intention is to reconsider Rom. 4.1 based on a wider structural analysis of Rom. 3.27–4.22. Building especially on the work of Douglas Campbell and Joshua Jipp, I argue that Rom. 4.1 should be read in connection (conceptually and structurally) with Rom. 4.16-22. I then contend that the lexical and thematic parallels between Rom. 4.1 and 4.16-22 provide clarity with respect to the syntactical complexity of Rom. 4.1. This analysis suggests that, in Rom. 4.1, Paul considers what Abraham discovered with respect to his action according to the flesh (Ishmael) and God’s action according to the promise (Isaac).
Metastasis of Mixed Adenoneuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Uterine Cervix to Thyroid Gland
Authors: Li Shuai , Tang Jing , Wang Juan , Liu Xue , Zhou Yue , Gu Peng
Published: July 2022

The thyroid metastasis from cervical cancer is extremely rare compared to other organs. It is sometimes difficult to distinguish primary tumors from metastases, as most metastatic thyroid nodules are asymptomatic. In this case, a 54-year-old woman had undergone radical hysterectomy due to cervical tumor of stage IB1 mixed adenoneuroendocrine carcinoma (MANEC) 5 years ago. After 3 years, ultrasound examination revealed a suspicious malignant nodule in the left lobe of thyroid gland at regular postoperative follow-up. This patient had no obvious clinical symptoms. The ultrasonography (US)-guided core needle biopsy (CNB) of the thyroid nodule was performed on the patient. The immunohistochemistry analyses revealed that it was poorly differentiated small-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (SCNEC). Subsequently, the patient underwent left hemithyroidectomy plus isthmusectomy. The postoperative pathology and immunohistochemistry, combining with clinical history, confirmed that the thyroid nodule was a metastasis from cervical MANEC. Conventional chemotherapy and regular follow-up were carried out after the operation. The patient was readmitted 1 year later for pancreatic metastatic lesions and died 1 month after surgery. Early detection of metastatic cancer is potentially helpful, and when necessary, ultrasound-guided puncture biopsy can be utilized to further diagnose metastatic thyroid cancer.
Fluctuations in children’s self-regulation and parent-child interaction in everyday life: An ambulatory assessment study
Authors: Moschko Tomasz , Stadler Gertraud , Gawrilow Caterina
Published: July 2022

Self-regulation has mostly been studied as an intrapersonal trait which fluctuates across time and impacts everyday behavior related to individual goal pursuit and achievement. Although it is plausible that self-regulation affects not only individuals but also their social network, there is less research on how self-regulation levels and fluctuations are linked to social processes in daily life, such as interactions between children and their parents. To this end, this study tracked children’s (aged 9 to 11 years; N = 70) self-regulation, and their daily interaction quality with parents, across 54 days, using child and parental self-reports. Participants reported higher interaction quality in dyads in which children showed higher self-regulation levels in comparison to others, as well as on days on which children showed higher self-regulation compared to their typical levels. The extent of this association varied between dyads, which needs to be addressed in future studies. As self-regulation and parent-child interaction quality fluctuate in parallel, this study suggests that researchers should aim to understand the underlying mechanisms in order to develop dynamic self-regulation interventions in family contexts and improve family well-being.
Grid-scale batteries and the politics of storage
Authors: White-Nockleby Caroline
Published: July 2022

From Tesla’s experimental ‘Virtual Power Plants’ to the US’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge, grid-scale batteries – which attach to the electricity grid to buffer supply and demand – are sites of intensifying research, speculation and legislation. They are increasingly positioned as a transformative means to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Indeed, batteries are not the only form of storage in the spotlight: A variety of stored forms, including seed banks, metals stockpiles, and sequestered carbon dioxide have become central in generating, and ameliorating, anxieties about environmental futures. ‘Storage’ offers a potent analytic to analogize phenomena across scales and contexts, in part because of the increasingly visible status of its emic instantiations. As a means to store electricity, a uniquely ephemeral commodity, batteries, like other stored forms, both mediate power and capital and can defuse political potency. Though batteries can smooth the integration of renewable energy into the grid by disciplining the unruly schedules of sun and wind, their potentials (and proponents) extend to the fossil fuel industry as well: They are ‘fuel-neutral’, allowing all kinds of electrons to become more cost-efficient. In these multivalent contexts, I suggest, securing the status and value of a battery’s stored electricity, or trading on its ambiguity, can signal and effect political agendas, even as such arbitrations can recast politics in a techno-juridical domain.
Experiences of Loneliness: COVID-19 Versus Incarceration
Authors: Lazzari Sarah R. , Wright Kendall , Franz Brooke , Hawk Alexa , McWeeney Shawn
Published: July 2022

As the world comes to terms with the realities surrounding COVID-19, media sources have likened quarantine experiences to that of incarceration. Individuals who have experienced incarceration and individuals who have experienced the incarceration of loved ones (LO), have already experienced periods of time apart. We are exploring the experiences of individuals who have some experience with incarceration; whether they were personally incarcerated, or they experienced the incarceration of a LO. Utilizing snowball sampling, a mixed methods survey was circulated on social media. Survey items included demographic information, questions about incarceration, issues related to COVID-19 quarantines, and the UCLA Loneliness Scale. Results follow similar patterns to previous studies. However, this unique population argues that COVID-19 quarantines are not the same as periods of incarceration. Similarly, future research and community agencies need to examine the unique needs of those who have experienced the incarceration of a loved one.
Wind resource assessment considering the influence of humidity
Authors: Goffar Al Mubarok Abdul , Tian De
Published: July 2022

The current study presents a wind resource assessment (WRA) approach by combining existing approaches, including wind probability density estimation based on hourly wind speed frequency, wind power density (WPD) and wind energy density (WED), wind turbine (WT) power output and power curve modeling, and annual energy production (AEP). Wind probability density investigation employed various probability density functions (PDF), including parametric probability density functions such as Weibull, Normal, and Gamma, and non-parametric distribution, including Kernel Density Estimator (KDE). The present study also models the influence of humidity on air density for estimating WPD, WT power output, and AEP. The current study validated the proposed approach by conducting case studies for selected sites of remote Indonesian archipelago islands. AEP estimation proposed by this study can assist the site-turbine fitting design, especially for relatively moist locations.
The effects of certain TRP channels and voltage-gated KCNQ/Kv7 channel opener retigabine on calcitonin gene-related peptide release in the trigeminovascular system
Authors: Citak Arzu , Kilinc Erkan , Torun Ibrahim Ethem , Ankarali Seyit , Dagistan Yasar , Yoldas Hamit
Published: July 2022

Background

Calcitonin gene-related peptide release in trigeminovascular system is a pivotal component of neurogenic inflammation underlying migraine pathophysiology. Transient receptor potential channels and voltage-gated KCNQ/Kv7 potassium channels expressed throughout trigeminovascular system are important targets for modulation of calcitonin gene-related peptide release. We investigated the effects of certain transient receptor potential (TRP) channels the vanilloid 1 and 4 (TRPV1 and TRPV4), the ankyrin 1 (TRPA1), and metastatin type 8 (TRPM8), and voltage-gated potassium channel (Kv7) opener retigabine on calcitonin gene-related peptide release from peripheral (dura mater and trigeminal ganglion) and central (trigeminal nucleus caudalis) trigeminal components of rats.

Methods

The experiments were carried out using well-established in-vitro preparations (hemiskull, trigeminal ganglion and trigeminal nucleus caudalis) from male Wistar rats. Agonists and antagonists of TRPV1, TRPV4, TRPA1 and TRPM8 channels, and also retigabine were tested on the in-vitro release of calcitonin gene-related peptide. Calcitonin gene-related peptide concentrations were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

Results

Agonists of these transient receptor potential channels induced calcitonin gene-related peptide release from hemiskull, trigeminal ganglion and trigeminal nucleus caudalis, respectively. The transient receptor potential channels-induced calcitonin gene-related peptide releases were blocked by their specific antagonists and reduced by retigabine. Retigabine also decreased basal calcitonin gene-related peptide releases in all preparations.

Conclusion

Our findings suggest that favorable antagonists of these transient receptor potential channels, or Kv7 channel opener retigabine may be effective in migraine therapy by inhibiting neurogenic inflammation that requires calcitonin gene-related peptide release.
Alternative Pickup Locations in Taxi-Sharing: A Feasibility Study
Authors: Aliari Sanaz , Haghani Ali
Published: July 2022

Taxi-sharing is a known solution for reducing congestion and is more beneficial when the traveled miles, imposed by detours while serving additional passengers, are minimized. This study proposes incorporation of alternative meeting points in taxi-sharing routes to boost the efficiency of the system by eliminating unnecessary detours and improving the chances of passengers being matched. Unlike most ridesharing systems, in the proposed approach, passengers are not necessarily picked up or dropped off at their original location, but at a walkable distance from their origin. The proposed framework deals with practical challenges of including meeting points in a real-world high-demand taxi-sharing system with hundreds of requests per minute. This includes efficient selection of alternative pick up locations and incorporation of these alternatives into a novel mixed integer linear programming (MILP) formulation to find the optimal schedule. Using the 2015 New York City (NYC) yellow cab dataset, first, the potential benefits of introducing meeting points in Manhattan road network are demonstrated. Given the Nondeterministic Polynomial-time Hard (NP-hard) nature of the associated optimization problem, the problem is then broken down into smaller-sized problems forming clusters of passengers with high potential of sharing a ride. Then, the proposed MILP model is used to find the optimal route for each cluster, while selecting the best pickup point for each passenger. Testing on a sample of the NYC dataset, it is shown that the proposed methodology improves the efficiency of the taxi-sharing system by reducing the wait times by about 50% while considerably reducing total travel times and the number of vehicles used.
Usability of Physical Internet Characteristics for Achieving More Sustainable Urban Freight Logistics: Barriers and Opportunities Revealed by Dominant Stakeholder Perspectives
Authors: van Duin J.H.R. , van Son Kees B.H. , Tavasszy Lori A. , van Binsbergen Arjan J. , Kee Peter A. , Huitema Edgar M.
Published: July 2022

Urban freight logistics currently have to deal with multiple unsustainable conditions. Physical Internet (PI) characteristics show promise in making urban freight logistics more sustainable. This paper explores the opportunities and barriers to implementing this concept. Q-methodology is a method used to reveal different stakeholder perspectives. The results of the Q-methodology show four different perspectives out of which three display a positive attitude toward PI characteristics. One perspective is more moderate and states that a lot is possible already without any changes. One of the barriers is that there is no urgency to change. Further, most perspectives have a positive attitude toward regulations as long as they are nationally coordinated. Based on these results, policy recommendations are developed for individual and collaborative actions for stakeholders.
Modeling Road Pavement Rutting Using Artificial Neural Network and Conventional Measurements
Authors: Shatnawi Nawras , Taleb Obaidat Mohammed , Al-Sharideah Amjad
Published: July 2022

Rutting leads hydroplaning, accidents, poor riding quality, and significant maintenance costs. This study assists the development of statistical and Artificial pavement rutting models. The proposed methodology is reliable, time-saving, cost-saving, and comfortable. The suggested technique to anticipate rutting considers traffic volumes, pavement, and geometrical parameters such as lane and shoulder widths. This research modeled 33 main highways' ruts. Most of these roads have serious de-stressing problems with rutted pavement. The developed rutting prediction models demonstrated a medium to high correlation between rut depth and independent variables including annual average daily traffic, truck fleet percentage, pavement thickness, and number of lanes. The correlation coefficients such as R2 were found to be moderate for most of the developed models. The linear models of rutting prediction were statistically significant, with R2 values averaging around 66%, whereas the logistic regression model was the best developed rutting model, with an R2 value of 67%, when all variables, including traffic, pavement, and geometry, were considered. Nonlinear models with an R2 value of 57% were used to get similar findings. The artificial neural network (ANN) has been used in this study to model rut depth with same independent variables and gave higher results with R2 value of 82%. The findings showed that an ANN outperformed regression modeling in predicting the depth of a rut.
Progesterone-induced blocking factor 1 and cytokine profile of follicular fluid of infertile women qualified to in vitro fertilization: The influence on fetus development and pregnancy outcome
Authors: Adamczak Rafał , Ukleja-Sokołowska Natalia , Lis Kinga , Bartuzi Zbigniew , Dubiel Mariusz
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Progesterone is essential for both the initiation and the maintenance of pregnancy. The immunological effects of progesterone are mediated by the progesterone-induced blocking factor (PIBF), which is an immunomodulatory factor with anti-abortive properties. The aim of the research was to establish the cytokine profile and PIBF1 concentration in follicular fluid (FF) of patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Methods: Seventy-eight patients who qualified for IVF underwent a detailed medical interview, including the course of fertility treatment and physical, gynecological, and cytological examinations. The concentration of PIBF1, IL-18, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, interferon-γ (IFN-γ), IL-1α, IL-1β, IL-5, IL-8, and IL-15 in FF during ovarian puncture was measured using commercially available ELISA kits.

Results: IL-1 beta concentration was lower in the FF of patients with successful IVF. IL-8 concentration in FF correlated with the number of cumulus-oocyte complexes (COC-1), metaphase II (MII), and top-quality embryos. PIBF1 concentration had a positive correlation with the number of MII and top-quality embryos. IL-2 and IL-6 concentrations were positively correlated with the number of COC-1 and MII. An important parameter in assessing the chances of successful IVF is the number of top-quality embryos achieved.

Conclusion: Higher PIBF1 concentration in FF may indicate a greater possibility of successful IVF due to the higher number of top-quality embryos. IL-1 beta concentration was found to be lower in the FF of patients with successful IVF. Therefore, PIBF1 and IL-1 beta in FF could be candidates for a marker of successful IVF.
Gender in Economics Fifty Years Ago and Today: Feminist Economists Speak
Authors: Kim Marlene
Published: July 2022

Fifty years ago, women endured blatant discrimination, hostility, and exclusion in economics. Marginalized, they founded institutions that allowed feminist economics to flourish and contributed groundbreaking work. Today, gender is widely accepted in mainstream economics, but feminist economics is not, and discrimination and sexual harassment endures. Changing the culture in economics and embracing diverse perspectives and methodologies will enrich the profession for everyone.

JEL Classification: J71, B29, B5, B4
Foreign Direct Investment and the Profit Rate: Empirical Evidence from the European Union
Authors: Groumpos Dimitris , Economakis George
Published: July 2022

This article aims to explain recent trends of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the developed world, and specifically in the case of the European Union (EU). It includes an empirical analysis of FDI in two distinct EU country groups and finds that the profit rate plays a significant role in determining FDI patterns. It is shown that relatively less developed Eastern EU members have a higher profit rate and thus have established themselves as an attractive FDI destination within the EU. Additional factors that influence FDI are market size, long-term FDI attractiveness, and trade protectionism. Finally, a sectoral analysis of FDI and trade shows that increased FDI in less developed Eastern EU members is mainly of an export-oriented type.

JEL Classification: F14, F15, F21, P16
Variation in Linguistic Stance: A Person-Centered Analysis of Student Writing
Authors: Black Kristin E.
Published: July 2022

The present study offers an alternative methodological approach to the growing body of literature on stance—the linguistic arrangements that construe a writer’s perspective on knowledge. A number of recent studies have concluded that control over linguistic stance tends to develop through college and that preferred markers of stance differ by discipline. We know relatively little, however, about how those patterns differ within and between individuals. This study uses a person-centered method, multilevel latent profile analysis, to determine how secondary students in the United States use typical markers of stance in their writing, and to what extent that use varies across texts. The analysis focuses on 338 informal responses produced by 27 rising high school seniors during a college access program. Findings point to wide variation in how students at this level use linguistic markers in their writing, and to the role of the larger instructional context in shaping stance in the informal response genre.
A feature-based method for tire pattern similarity detection
Authors: Hongling Li , Yude Dong , Heng Ding , tao Wang , Jinbiao Wang
Published: July 2022

Innovation and inheritability are the key requirements of tire pattern design. This article call attention to the similarity detection of tire patterns. A similarity detection method based on tire pattern features is proposed. Through in-depth analysis of the pattern structure, the tire pattern features are separated into shape and texture features. Shape features describe the arrangement rules between tire grooves and pattern blocks. On the other hand, texture features define each pattern block’s surface characteristics, groove depth, groove width, and other characteristics. The tire pattern raw data is firstly analyzed through digital image processing technology. Then, shape and texture features were recognized and separated using edge extraction and co-occurrence matrix methods, respectively. The tire pattern photos are then realized, measured, and detected for similarity following the rules of similarity theory. Experiments were designed to fit the framework of the given detection method. The test results prove that the proposed method can detect tire pattern similarity quickly and conveniently.
Entropy optimized chemical reactive Darcy–Forchheimer flow of unsteady viscous fluid with magnetic field
Authors: Hayat T. , Iqbal Iqra , Khan Sohail A. , Alsaedi A.
Published: July 2022

Entropy generated in magnetohydrodynamic flow by a porous surface is an examined porous medium through the Darcy–Forchheimer relation is discussed. A thermal expression consists of dissipation, heat generation, Joule heating, and radiation. A first-order chemical reaction is studied. By using appropriate variables, the nonlinear systems are transformed into dimensionless differential systems. The finite-difference technique is employed for the development of computational results. Significant performance of thermal field, velocity, entropy rate, and concentration versus physical parameters are presented graphically. A decrease in velocity is noted for the Forchheimer number and porosity parameter. The behavior of concentration and thermal field is similar to the suction variable. The opposite trend holds for velocity and thermal field for the Hartman number. A larger estimation of radiation parameter and Brinkman number correspond to entropy generation enhancement.
Trajectory analysis of a dual-spin-stabilized projectile with fixed-canards for the precision guidance kit
Authors: Shi Kai , Liu Mabao
Published: July 2022

The dual-spin-stabilized projectile’s mechanism of angular motion is analyzed, taking into account the two pairs of fixed-canards. Based on the non-homogeneous terms of the angle of attack (AOA) equation, the gyroscopic stability and precession feature of a double-spinning projectile are theoretically analyzed. The negative AOA is unraveled under the influence of two pairs of fixed-canards. Furthermore, the dual-spin-stabilized projectile’s angular movements, with the lift-canards fixed at different directions, are described; thus, the phenomenon is revealed whereby the deflection of the lift-canards is opposite to that of the projectile correction direction. Then, the Monte Carlo trajectory simulation is used to verify the angular motion law of a dual-spin-stabilized projectile with fixed-canards. The results of the analysis offer a meaningful strategy to control a class of dual-spin-stabilized projectiles that is not limited to the fixed-canard type.
Investigating the influence of the viscoelastic material as a heart muscle simulator on the powering leadless pacemaker from heartbeats by using a piezoelectric beam
Authors: Siami Majid , Jahani Kamal , Esmaili Pariya , Rezaee Mousa
Published: July 2022

This paper studies experimentally and analytically the influence of the viscoelastic cardiac muscle on the energy harvesting from heartbeats for powering the leadless pacemakers by using a piezoelectric beam. An appropriate representative gel-type viscoelastic material that mimics the heart tissue is used in the tests. The piezoelectric beam coupled with a gel-type material is analytically modeled, and experimentally tested. By considering a combination of the translational standard linear solid model and a rotational spring component for the gel-type material, the analytical model of the coupled system is developed utilizing the generalized Hamilton’s principle. The system is attached on top of a shaker and excited harmonically, and the time history of output voltage and accelerations are measured. The analytical model is verified by experimental results for the tip displacement, voltage, generated power, phase-portraits histories, and voltage FRF with harmonic base excitations. Transmissibility analysis by the analytical model shows that for excitation frequencies beyond a specific frequency, the viscoelastic material can magnify the amplitude of the excitation and incredibly improve the power generation. Experimental results demonstrate that by coupling the gel into the harvester, oscillations of the tip are increased into high energy orbits and large tip deflections around the resonance frequency. The significantly widened frequency bandwidth and the increased power output at specific input frequencies are the other results of considering the viscoelastic characteristics of the heart wall in the dynamic investigations. By simulating the response of the energy harvesting system to the heartbeat impulsive rhythm, when the energy harvesting system is attached to the viscoelastic material, the output power is increased from 18 to 55 µW. The obtained results reveal that influence of the viscoelastic properties of the heart muscle is crucial in the accurate design of the energy harvesting system for the self-powered medical leadless pacemaker.
Experimental and numerical investigations on the thermal performance over corrugated surfaces with different wave shapes induced by piezoelectric fan
Authors: Li Xin-Jun , Zhang Jing-Zhou , Tan Xiao-Ming , Shan Yong , Lu Shi-Hua , Chen Wei-Wei
Published: July 2022

In this paper, the thermal performance of the corrugated surfaces cooled with a piezoelectric fan was studied. A total of 25 corrugated surfaces with different wave shapes have been tested under different Re and gap heights ( G). The results showed that only the corrugated surface with the A/ WPF of 0.167 and T/ WPF of 0.533 produces the highest Nuarea values for all conditions, which is approximately 50% higher than that of a flat surface. It is confirmed that the corrugated shape is not only conducive to promoting the development of the vortex structure but also beneficial to increase the effective heat transfer area so that the overall heat transfer is optimal. An empirical correlation for estimating Nuarea on the hot corrugated surfaces was developed which has a mean absolute deviation of 11.0% and a mean relative deviation of 0.2%, predicting 75.9% of the entire database within a ±20% band. In addition, a corresponding simulation on the flow field revealed that the gap distance between adjacent wave crests is the key to balance the increasing effective heat transfer area and promoting the development of the vortex structure.
Paleogenetic and microscopic studies of Eimeria spp. (Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) as a tool to reveal the zoological origin of coprolites: The case of study of artiodactyl coprolites from an archeological site from Patagonia, Argentina
Authors: Beltrame María Ornela , Tietze Eleonor , Cañal Victoria , Barberena Ramiro , Quintana Silvina
Published: July 2022

Coprolites are one of the sources of evidence most commonly used in paleoparasitological studies. However, the zoological origin identification is not always possible. Parasites of the genus Eimeria (Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) are obligate protozoan which have evolved to exhibit a great diversity of host range, and present strict host specificity. Usually, the identification of Eimeria spp. can be done by morphological characteristics such as size and shape of the oocysts. Moreover, molecular diagnostic methods such as PCR have proven to be very useful methodologies for an accurate taxonomic identification. In recent years, molecular techniques have started to be applied in paleoparasitological studies. Here, we provide the first integrative approach that combine light microscopic studies and ancient DNA (aDNA) in order to detect and identify Eimeria spp. on artiodactyl coprolites recovered from an archeological context from northwestern Patagonia, Argentina. The main objective is to discuss the advantages of complementing these two approaches as a promising tool to identify the zoological origin of coprolites. Furthermore, we provide paleoparasitological data about the presence of Eimeria spp. in coprolites of South American ungulates. Light microscopic studies allowed the identification of oocysts attributed to Eimeria spp. in 13 of the 40 coprolites. Amplification and sequencing of the aDNA ITS1 detected the presence of Eimeria spp. in 5 of the 10 samples, and allowed the taxonomic identification of these sequences as belonging to Eimeria arloingi. Furthermore, the results obtained from cytochrome b gene (Cytb) analysis confirmed the identity of the host as Capra hircus. Results displayed the presence of coccidiosis in goats from historical times. This study highlights that both techniques are complementary and promotes the use of the identification of Eimeria spp. in ancient samples in order to identify the zoological origin.
Electronic health record data use in the assessment of quality indicators for glucocorticoid osteoporosis screening in systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors: Ko Danette , Forrest Noah , Mai Quan , Pawlowski Anna , Balsley Kate , Chung Anh , Ramsey-Goldman Rosalind , Walunas Theresa L
Published: July 2022

Objective

To determine whether electronic health record (EHR) data components could be identified and used to assess bone health quality indicators in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus as a foundation for population health management.

Methods

We identified patients in our EHR system who had diagnosis codes for lupus from 2012 to 2017 and characterized them based on the frequency and dosage of prescribed glucocorticoid medications. The medical records of patients who received repeated high-dose glucocorticoid orders were further reviewed for osteoporosis, osteoporotic fractures, receipt of appropriate preventive screening, and orders for protective medications based on established quality indicators. Descriptive statistics were calculated to summarize results.

Results

We identified 617 patients with a lupus diagnosis; 414 received glucocorticoid prescriptions, 189 received chronic, high-dose; and 83 received chronic, low-dose prescription orders. Of those with chronic high-dose glucocorticoid prescriptions, 14% had an osteoporosis diagnosis, 3% had an osteoporotic fracture, 51% received a prescription for calcium/vitamin D, 43% had bone mineral density screening orders, 20% received a spine radiograph order, 29% had a documented T-score, 12% received a prescription for osteoporosis medication, and 6% had a documented osteoporosis screening. We were able to identify data elements in the EHR for all nine components of the osteoporosis management quality indicator.

Conclusions

It is possible to identify data in the EHR for all attributes of the quality indicator for osteoporosis in lupus patients who receive chronic high-dose glucocorticoids. However, missing data and need to extract data from text-based notes may make development of population management tools challenging.
Systemic proliferative arteriopathy and hypophysitis in a cow with chronic ovine herpesvirus 2–induced malignant catarrhal fever
Authors: Milliron Sarai M. , Stranahan Lauren W. , Rivera-Velez Andres G. , Nagy Dusty W. , Pesavento Patricia A. , Rech Raquel R.
Published: July 2022

Malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) is a severe, systemic, lymphoproliferative disease affecting domestic ruminants, caused by a group of MCF viruses in the genus Macavirus. Infection of cattle and bison with ovine herpesvirus 2 (OvHV2) is economically significant in North America. Sheep are the reservoir host of the virus, and only rarely manifest disease. Cattle and bison, however, frequently have lymphoproliferation, mucosal ulceration, and systemic vasculitis. OvHV2-induced MCF in cattle and bison is often fatal, with clinical recovery reported only rarely. Chronic cases are uncommon, but vascular changes of variable severity and ocular lesions have been described. Here we present a case of chronic MCF in a cow with proliferative arteriopathy, systemic vasculitis, and OvHV2-associated hypophysitis. We demonstrated OvHV2 nucleic acid in affected tissues with in situ hybridization.
Recursive multiscale homogenization of multiphysics behavior of fuzzy fiber composites reinforced by hollow carbon nanotubes
Authors: Chen Qiang , Meraghni Fodil , Chatzigeorgiou George
Published: July 2022

Fuzzy fibers are fibers enhanced in terms of multiphysics properties with radially oriented carbon nanotubes grown on their surface through the chemical deposition process. For the first time, this paper attempts to present two generalized zeroth-order asymptotic homogenization schemes aimed at identifying the homogenized and local response of fuzzy fiber-reinforced composites, accounting for both multiphysics piezoelectric effect and cylindrically orthotropic material behavior. The unit cell problems are solved using the multiphysics finite-volume and the multiphysics finite-element techniques, respectively. While the former approach is based on the strong form solution of the equilibrium and conservation equations in an averaged sense in the discretized domain, the latter is based on the minimization of the total potential energy over the entire unit cell. A recursive multiscale analysis algorithm is developed wherein homogenized moduli (or local fields) obtained from the homogenization (or localization) analysis at one scale are utilized in the calculation of homogenized moduli (or local fields) at the next scale. Numerical examples indicate that good agreement of the homogenized properties and local field distributions generated by the two approaches is observed hence confirming the accuracy of the new homogenization methods for fuzzy fiber composites with multiphysics behaviors.
Connecting Through Dance: Understanding Conscious Clubbing Event Experiences
Authors: Hill Kimberley M. , Johansson Mattias , Smith Joanne , Brown Kyle , Davies Emma L.
Published: July 2022

Individuals abstaining from alcohol consumption frequently find themselves in contexts encouraging consumption, with limited alternative social interaction opportunities. Conscious clubbing events exclude alcohol and drugs, possibly providing valuable social connections, but little is known about event benefits. Twelve conscious clubbing event attendees and facilitators aged 25–55 from across Europe participated in semi-structured photo-elicitation interviews, which were analysed using thematic analysis. Findings suggested that conscious clubbing appears to enhance health, healing and growth, aiding recovery from substance dependency and trauma. Positioned as a modern ritual, symbolic and ritualistic preparations and experiences promoted storytelling and self-discovery. Connecting through synchronised but unchoreographed movement, participants engaged in powerful journeys and transformative experiences detached from life constraints. Inclusive digital and face-to-face conscious clubbing communities provided a sense of meaning and belonging away from substance use pressures and harms, particularly for those marginalised within society. Findings provide important and in-depth insights, including novel harm prevention implications. Future work should consider participatory barriers, event sustainability and misconceptions to increase event availability and participation.
Puzzle Pieces but Not the Big Picture—How Students from a Green School Perceive the Environmental Crisis from Teachers’ Point of View
Authors: Gal Adiv
Published: July 2022

Background: A Green school (GS) is one way to attempt to reduce the environmental crisis. Teaching in green schools, which is established on a place-based education (PBE) approach that adopts outdoor and experiential learning, should provide students with a holistic view of the environmental crisis that connects local processes to global processes. Purpose: To explore the environmental perspective of fourth-grade students who participate in an experiential outdoor PBE program by examining how they link local, natural phenomena to the global environmental crisis. Methodology/Approach: Phenomenological methods were used in the interpretive approach through student drawing and explanation analysis. Findings/Conclusions: Students could not seem to link the local natural phenomena to a more extensive picture of the global environmental crisis. Implications: We recommend that teachers in green schools who emphasize PBE rethink the incorporation of the concept of “environmental crisis.” The analogy of assembling a puzzle may allow switching from looking at the global picture to examining at the local level. In this way, they may provide students with a more holistic view of the environmental crisis.