bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Hidden Power of “Thank You”: Exploring Aspects, Expressions, and the Influence of Gratitude in Religious Families
Authors: Chelladurai Joe M. , Marks Loren D. , Dollahite David C. , Kelley Heather H. , Allsop David B.
Published: July 2023

Gratitude has been extensively studied over the past two decades. Among several predictors, aspects of religiosity and spirituality have been consistent predictors of gratitude. To explore the religious motivations and processes that foster the practice of gratitude, we undertook a systematic thematic analysis using interview data from a national qualitative project of 198 highly religious families. Participants (n = 476) included mothers, fathers, and children from various socioeconomic backgrounds and from diverse religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds in the United States of America. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in the participants’ homes. Data for this study were analyzed using a team-based approach to qualitative analysis. The findings were organized thematically, including: (a) aspects of gratitude, (b) expressions of gratitude, and (c) the influence of gratitude. Two aspects of gratitude were identified: functional—what people were grateful for—and directional—to whom they were grateful. Expressions of gratitude involved participation in regular, gratitude-focused prayers and mutual day-to-day appreciation. The relational context and implications and context of gratitude in religious families were further examined and reported with sub-themes: (a) gratitude prompted positive re-evaluation of relationships and (b) gratitude reinforced religious faith. Implications, strengths, limitations, and future directions are discussed.
What Is Phenomenological Thomism? Its Principles and an Application: The Anthropological Square
Authors: Guerrero van der Meijden Jadwiga Helena
Published: July 2023

In the debates over various kinds and traditions of Thomism, the term “Phenomenological Thomism” does not appear often. However, once uttered, it is instantly linked to two figures: Edith Stein and Karol Wojtyła. In her attempt at contrasting and bringing together Husserl’s phenomenology and the philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas, the founder of the new approach, Edith Stein, pioneered a philosophy that innovatively united phenomenological and Thomistic methods. This article analyses the essential features of her method, proposing to call it “Phenomenological Thomism”. In order to demonstrate the internal logic of this approach, I apply it to one topic, that of the human being, construing the Anthropological Square. The thesis of the article holds that Phenomenological Thomism is sui generis, yet not an estranged tradition in the history of philosophy.
Monitoring Braided River-Bed Dynamics at the Sub-Event Time Scale Using Time Series of Sentinel-1 SAR Imagery
Authors: Rossi Daniele , Zolezzi Guido , Bertoldi Walter , Vitti Alfonso
Published: July 2023

Remote sensing plays a central role in the assessment of environmental phenomena and has increasingly become a powerful tool for monitoring shorelines, river morphology, flood-wave delineation and flood assessment. Optical-based monitoring and the characterization of river evolution at long time scales is a key tool in fluvial geomorphology. However, the evolution occurring during extreme events is crucial for the understanding of the river dynamics under severe flow conditions and requires the processing of data from active sensors to overcome cloud obstructions. This work proposes a cloud-based unsupervised algorithm for the intra-event monitoring of river dynamics during extreme flow conditions based on the time series of Sentinel-1 SAR data. The method allows the extraction of multi-temporal series of spatially explicit geometric parameters at high temporal and spatial resolutions, linking them to the hydrometric levels acquired by reference gauge stations. The intra-event reconstruction of inundation dynamics has led to (1) the estimation of the relationship between hydrometric level and wet area extension and (2) the assessment of bank erosion phenomena. In the first case, the behavior exhibits a change when the hydrometric level exceeds 1 m. In the second case, the erosion rate and cumulative lateral erosion were evaluated. The maximum erosion velocity was greater than 1 m/h, while the cumulative lateral erosion reached 130 m. Time series of SAR acquisitions, provided by Sentinel-1 satellites, were analyzed to quantify changes in the wet area of a reach of the Tagliamento river under different flow conditions. The algorithm, developed within the Python-API of GEE, can support many types of analyses of river dynamics, including morphological changes, floods monitoring, and bio-physical habitat dynamics. The results encourage future advancements and applications of the algorithm, specifically exploring SAR data from ICEYE and Capella Space constellations, which offer significantly higher spatial and temporal resolutions compared to Sentinel-1 data.
Experimental and Mechanism Study of Aerodynamic Noise Emission Characteristics from a Turbocharger Compressor of Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Based on Full Operating Range
Authors: Huang Rong , Ni Jimin , Wang Qiwei , Shi Xiuyong , Yin Qi
Published: July 2023

Heavy-duty diesel engines equipped with turbochargers is an effective way to alleviate energy shortage and reduce gas emissions, but their compressor aerodynamic noise emissions have become an important issue that needs to be addressed urgently. Therefore, to study the aerodynamic noise emission characteristics of a compressor during the full operating range, experimental and numerical simulation methods were used to analyze the aerodynamic noise emissions. The results showed that aerodynamic noise’s total sound pressure level (SPL) increased with increased speed under the test conditions. At low speeds, the total SPL of aerodynamic noise was affected by the mass flow of the compressor more obviously. The maximum difference of aerodynamic noise total SPL was 1.55 dB at 60,000 r/min under different mass flows. At the same speed, the compressor could achieve lower aerodynamic noise emissions by operating in the high-efficiency region (middle mass flows). In the compressor aerodynamic noises, the blade passing frequency (BPF) noise played a dominant role. The transient acoustic-vibration spectral characteristics and fluctuation pressure analysis indicated that BPF and its harmonic frequency noises were mainly caused by the unsteady fluctuation pressure. As the speed increased, the BPF noise contributed more to the total SPL of the aerodynamic noise, and its percentage was up to 75.35%. The novelty of this study was the analysis of the relationship between compressor aerodynamic noise and internal flow characteristics at full operating conditions. It provided a theoretical basis for reducing the heavy-duty diesel engine turbocharger compressor aerodynamic noise emissions.
Probabilistic Prediction of Satellite-Derived Water Quality for a Drinking Water Reservoir
Authors: Bertone Edoardo , Peters Hughes Sara
Published: July 2023

A Bayesian network-based modelling framework was proposed to predict the probability of exceeding critical thresholds for chlorophyll-a and turbidity in an Australian subtropical drinking water reservoir, based on Sentinel-2 data and prior knowledge. The model was trained with quasi-synchronous historical in situ and satellite data for 2018–2023 and achieved satisfactory accuracy (Brier score < 0.27 for all models) despite limited poor water quality events in the final dataset. The graphical output of the model (posterior probability maps of high turbidity or chlorophyll-a) provides an effective means for the user to evaluate both the prediction, and the uncertainty behind the predictions in a single map. This avoids loss of trust in the model and can trigger spatially targeted data collection in order to reduce uncertainty. Future work will focus on refining the modelling methodology and its automation, as well as including other data such as in situ high-frequency sensors.
The Impact of Livelihood Capital on Subjective Well-Being of New Professional Farmers: Evidence from China
Authors: Niu Long , Lu Chuntian , Sun Rui
Published: July 2023

Enhancing the subjective well-being of new professional farmers is a crucial issue in China’s rural revitalization for modernization. This study was based on sample survey data collected in August 2020 by the Industrial Development Research Group at Xi’an Jiaotong University in the southern part of Shaanxi Province, China. It focused on exploring the influence of livelihood capital and income fairness on the subjective well-being of new professional farmers. The findings revealed the following: (1) Livelihood capital has a significant positive impact on subjective well-being among new professional farmers. The greater the accumulation of livelihood capital, the stronger their subjective well-being. (2) Income fairness significantly contributes to subjective well-being among new professional farmers. However, when comparing different social groups, variations exist in their subjective well-being. (3) Income fairness serves as a mediating factor between livelihood capital and subjective well-being. In other words, the accumulation of livelihood capital among new professional farmers affects their perception of income fairness, which subsequently influences their subjective well-being. These results have important implications for enhancing the well-being of new professional farmers, promoting the modernization of Chinese agriculture, and advancing the implementation of rural revitalization strategies.
The Impact of Environmental Regulations on Enterprise Pollution Emission from the Perspective of “Overseeing the Government”
Authors: Chen Bo , Gegentana  , Wang Yongsheng
Published: July 2023

This study aims to analyze the impact of “overseeing the government” on corporate pollution control and emission reduction behavior and the choice of corporate emission reduction paths. The central government in China persistently reinforces its environmental oversight of local governments. The effectiveness of environmental protection is closely tied to the performance of local officials and the implementation of the “one vote veto” system in the realm of environmental conservation. In this study, we use the evolutionary game model theory and the DID model to test the impact of “overseeing the government” on the environmental behavior of enterprises. Specifically, this study establishes an evolutionary game model between local government and enterprises, exploring how the local government and the enterprise make decisions. The theoretical findings are validated using pollution data from industrial enterprises in China. The study reveals that enterprises are influenced by local governments primarily when the costs of environmental abatement are relatively low, and the costs of noncompliance are high. Strengthening government oversight leads to a reduction in the intensity and overall emissions of both water and air pollutants. Enterprises respond by increasing their utilization of clean energy sources, reducing their reliance on fossil fuels, and enhancing their pollution control infrastructure to mitigate emissions. Notably, there is no evidence suggesting that enterprises curtail production levels to reduce emissions. Therefore, it is crucial to develop a rational understanding of the relationship between environmental protection and economic performance. In addition, tailored policies should be formulated to enable precise pollution control measures and facilitate the pursuit of high-quality development.
Soil Solarization as an Alternative Weed Control Method for Archaeological Sites in the Mediterranean Region
Authors: Kanellou Electra , Papafotiou Maria , Economou Garyfalia , Ntoulas Nikolaos
Published: July 2023

Weed species commonly colonize archaeological sites in the Mediterranean region, which poses many issues for the sites’ function and the state of preservation of the monuments. Soil solarization was investigated as an alternative environmentally friendly weed control strategy following legislative limits on the use of herbicides at archaeological sites in Greece. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of solarization applied during: (a) summer (the hottest season, as applied in organic and integrated agriculture) and (b) autumn (a season of low tourist activity in archaeological sites), testing two types of plastic mulching: (a) clear and (b) opaque black, and two types of soil preparation: (a) with tillage (as in the agricultural practice of the method) and (b) without tillage. Visual evaluation of the weed control rate suggested that the application of soil solarization during summer resulted in excellent weed control, 100% the following October to December period and over 90% until February. The application of soil solarization during autumn also provided excellent weed control and treatments with clear plastic and tillage resulted in complete (100%) weed control from October to December, while the following month weed control was over 90%. In late March, dry weight of weed biomass was significantly affected by the solarization treatments and it was significantly reduced by treatments with clear plastic. Thus, soil solarization is a sustainable method that has the potential to be used effectively for weed management in archaeological sites of the Mediterranean region. Even treatments without tillage generated excellent weed control during the winter weed flush period and are recommended to protect unexcavated, fragile artifacts. Also, the results of autumn treatments encourage the application of the method during the season of low tourist activity at archaeological sites.
Electrospun Carboxymethyl Cellulose/Polyvinyl Alcohol Nanofiber Membranes for Enhanced Metal Ion Removal
Authors: Shi Weijian , Cai Jiawei , Yang Yuan , Xu Chao , Lu Jianwei , Wu Shuping
Published: July 2023

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) composite nanofiber membranes were prepared by electrostatic spinning, using CMC and PVA as raw materials and glutaraldehyde as a cross-linking agent. The structure, morphology, thermal stability, and filtration performance of CMC/PVA nanofiber membranes were characterized by advanced instrumental analysis methods such as scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, ultraviolet analysis, and energy spectrum analysis. The results show that the average fiber diameter decreases from 381 nm to 183 nm when the spinning voltage is 23 KV and the jet speed is 2 µL/min. The obtained fiber has the smallest particle size and the most uniform distribution. Infrared spectroscopy analysis confirms that the adsorption behavior of nanofiber membranes on Cu2+ and Cr6+ is chemical adsorption. The retention rates of CMC/PVA nanofiber membranes for Cu2+ and Cr6+ reached 97.2% and 98.8%, respectively. The adsorption capacities of Cu2+ and Cr6+ were 26.34 and 28.93 mg·g−1, respectively. The adsorption of heavy metal ions by nanofiber membranes can be explained by the pseudo-second-order kinetic mechanism of the chemisorption process and the Langmuir isotherm model.
Opuntia ficus-indica L. Fruits Cold Storage Using Different Packaging Materials
Authors: Trindade Sofia , Rouxinol Maria Inês , Agulheiro-Santos Ana Cristina
Published: July 2023

The prickly pear is a non-climacteric fruit and highly perishable. Therefore, it is crucial to find methods to extend its shelf life. The objective of this study was to evaluate the storage behavior of prickly pears under modified atmosphere conditions (2 °C, 90% RH) using different packaging materials (a cardboard box commercially used by the company, a rigid PET (polyethylene terephthalate) box, and a biodegradable plastic flexible bag). The fruits were produced in the Alentejo region and belong to a regional variety usually referred to as the “orange” variety. According to this study, the “orange” variety fruits could be stored at the specified temperature for 30 days. Among the storage methods tested, the biodegradable plastic bag was the most effective in maintaining the fruit’s quality throughout the entire period. The biodegradable package exhibited a weight loss lower than 5% for 30 days of storage, while the cardboard box showed great weight loss (>6%) and more fruit contamination by fungi. Fruit firmness also decreased during storage, going from 10.1 N to 4.35 N, with bigger losses happening in the PET box. Throughout the study, the fruit acidity remained stable with values of 0.03% and 0.02%.
Security Analysis of Imperfect Gaussian Modulation Caused by Amplitude Modulator in Continuous–Variable Quantum Key Distribution
Authors: Li Zhenghua , Wang Xiangyu , Chen Ziyang , Xu Bingjie , Yu Song
Published: July 2023

Continuous-variable quantum key distribution (CV–QKD) is a system that provides secret keys for symmetric key systems. In the application of CV–QKD, the practical security of the system is crucial. In this article, we investigate the practical security issues caused by non–ideal Gaussian modulation, which is caused by fitting defects of the amplitude modulator’s (AM) modulation curve. We provide the effect of fitting error on parameter estimation. We also give the relationship between the fitting order and the secret key rate. The simulation results indicate that the system is completely unable to communicate during first–order fitting. During second–order fitting, the system’s performance decreases by more than half. During third–order fitting, the system’s performance will be consistent with the ideal. Therefore, to ensure the performance of the CV–QKD system, the fitting order must be at least three or higher.
Students’ Classroom Behavior Detection System Incorporating Deformable DETR with Swin Transformer and Light-Weight Feature Pyramid Network
Authors: Wang Zhifeng , Yao Jialong , Zeng Chunyan , Li Longlong , Tan Cheng
Published: July 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision technologies have gained significant prominence in the field of education. These technologies enable the detection and analysis of students’ classroom behaviors, providing valuable insights for assessing individual concentration levels. However, the accuracy of target detection methods based on Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) can be compromised in classrooms with multiple targets and varying scales, as convolutional operations may result in the loss of location information. In contrast, transformers, which leverage attention mechanisms, have the capability to learn global features and mitigate the information loss caused by convolutional operations. In this paper, we propose a students’ classroom behavior detection system that combines deformable DETR with a Swin Transformer and light-weight Feature Pyramid Network (FPN). By employing a feature pyramid structure, the system can effectively process multi-scale feature maps extracted by the Swin Transformer, thereby improving the detection accuracy for targets of different sizes and scales. Moreover, the integration of the CARAFE lightweight operator into the FPN structure enhances the network’s detection accuracy. To validate the effectiveness of our approach, extensive experiments are conducted on a real dataset of students’ classroom behavior. The experimental results demonstrate a significant 6.1% improvement in detection accuracy compared to state-of-the-art methods. These findings highlight the superiority of our proposed network in accurately detecting and analyzing students’ classroom behaviors. Overall, this research contributes to the field of education by addressing the limitations of CNN-based target detection methods and leveraging the capabilities of transformers to improve accuracy. The proposed system showcases the benefits of integrating deformable DETR, Swin Transformer, and the lightweight FPN in the context of students’ classroom behavior detection. The experimental results provide compelling evidence of the system’s effectiveness and its potential to enhance classroom monitoring and assessment practices.
Application of a Quantitative PCR to Investigate the Distribution and Dynamics of Two Morphologically Similar Species, Karenia mikimotoi and K. papilionacea (Dinophyceae) in Korean Coastal Waters
Authors: Kim Sunju , Cho Minji , Yoo Jiae , Park Bum Soo
Published: July 2023

Species of the marine dinoflagellate genus Karenia are known to produce various potent biotoxins and can form noxious blooms that cause mass mortalities of fish and shellfish. To date, harmful blooms of the species K. mikimotoi have been reported in Korea, but K. papilionacea was recently recorded off the southern coast of Korea. Here, we developed a quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) assay with specific primer pairs for the accurate detection and quantification of these two similar-looking unarmored species, K. mikimotoi and K. papilionacea, and investigated their distribution and dynamics in Korean coastal waters. Overall, K. papilionacea had not only a wider distribution, but also higher cell abundances (15–2553 cells L−1) than K. mikimotoi (3–122 cells L−1) in surface waters. Of 18 sampling sites, the two Karenia species were found to coexist at two sites. During monitoring at a fixed station (S5), K. papilionacea was generally predominant over K. mikimotoi; however, the two species exhibited similar dynamics and occasionally co-occurred. Both Karenia species showed similar physiological responses to temperature and salinity, requiring similar conditions for optimum growth. These results suggest that blooms of the two species may co-occur and induce a synergistic adverse effect on marine environments.
The Susceptibility of BALB/c Mice to a Mouse-Adapted Ebola Virus Intravaginal Infection
Authors: Escaffre Olivier , Juelich Terry L. , Smith Jennifer K. , Zhang Lihong , Bourne Nigel , Freiberg Alexander N.
Published: July 2023

Ebola virus (EBOV) causes Ebola virus disease (EVD), which is characterized by hemorrhagic fever with high mortality rates in humans. EBOV sexual transmission has been a concern since the 2014–2016 outbreak in Africa, as persistent infection in the testis and transmission to women was demonstrated. The only study related to establishing an intravaginal small animal infection model was recently documented in IFNAR−/− mice using wild-type and mouse-adapted EBOV (maEBOV), and resulted in 80% mortality, supporting epidemiological data. However, this route of transmission is still poorly understood in women, and the resulting EVD from it is understudied. Here, we contribute to this field of research by providing data from immunocompetent BALB/c mice. We demonstrate that progesterone priming increased the likelihood of maEBOV vaginal infection and of exhibiting the symptoms of disease and seroconversion. However, our data suggest subclinical infection, regardless of the infective dose. We conclude that maEBOV can infect BALB/c mice through vaginal inoculation, but that this route of infection causes significantly less disease compared to intraperitoneal injection at a similar dose, which is consistent with previous studies using other peripheral routes of inoculation in that animal model. Our data are inconsistent with the disease severity described in female patients, therefore suggesting that BALB/c mice are unsuitable for modeling typical EVD following vaginal challenge with maEBOV. Further studies are required to determine the mechanisms by which EVD is attenuated in BALB/c mice, using maEBOV via the vaginal route, as in our experimental set-up.
The Screening of the Protective Antigens of Aeromonas hydrophila Using the Reverse Vaccinology Approach: Potential Candidates for Subunit Vaccine Development
Authors: Zhang Ting , Zhang Minying , Xu Zehua , He Yang , Zhao Xiaoheng , Cheng Hanliang , Chen Xiangning , Xu Jianhe , Ding Zhujin
Published: July 2023

The threat of bacterial septicemia caused by Aeromonas hydrophila infection to aquaculture growth can be prevented through vaccination, but differences among A. hydrophila strains may affect the effectiveness of non-conserved subunit vaccines or non-inactivated A. hydrophila vaccines, making the identification and development of conserved antigens crucial. In this study, a bioinformatics analysis of 4268 protein sequences encoded by the A. hydrophila J-1 strain whole genome was performed based on reverse vaccinology. The specific analysis included signal peptide prediction, transmembrane helical structure prediction, subcellular localization prediction, and antigenicity and adhesion evaluation, as well as interspecific and intraspecific homology comparison, thereby screening the 39 conserved proteins as candidate antigens for A. hydrophila vaccine. The 9 isolated A. hydrophila strains from diseased fish were categorized into 6 different molecular subtypes via enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus (ERIC)-PCR technology, and the coding regions of 39 identified candidate proteins were amplified via PCR and sequenced to verify their conservation in different subtypes of A. hydrophila and other Aeromonas species. In this way, conserved proteins were screened out according to the comparison results. Briefly, 16 proteins were highly conserved in different A. hydrophila subtypes, of which 2 proteins were highly conserved in Aeromonas species, which could be selected as candidate antigens for vaccines development, including type IV pilus secretin PilQ (AJE35401.1) and TolC family outer membrane protein (AJE35877.1). The present study screened the conserved antigens of A. hydrophila by using reverse vaccinology, which provided basic foundations for developing broad-spectrum protective vaccines of A. hydrophila.
The Displacement of the Resident Wetting Fluid by the Invading Wetting Fluid in Porous Media Using Direct Numerical Simulation
Authors: Wang Yung-Li , Huang Qun-Zhan , Hsu Shao-Yiu
Published: July 2023

Understanding the displacement of the resident wetting fluid in porous media is crucial to the remediation strategy. When pollutants or nutrients are dissolved in the surface wetting fluid and enter the unsaturated zone, the resident wetting fluid in the porous system may remain or be easily flushed out and finally arrive in the groundwater. The fate and transport of the resident wetting fluid determine the policy priorities on soil or groundwater. In this study, the displacement of the resident wetting fluid by the invading wetting fluid in porous media was simulated using direct numerical simulation (DNS). Based on the simulations of the displacements in porous media, the effect of the non-wetting fluid on the displacement was evaluated by observation and quantification, which were difficult to achieve in laboratory experiments. The result can also explain the unknown phenomenon in previous column experiments, namely that the old water is continuously released from the unsaturated porous media even after a long period of flushing with the new water. The effects of the interfacial tension, contact angle, and injection rate, which affected the immiscible fluid–fluid flow pattern, were also evaluated. Since pollutants dissolved in the wetting fluid could change the physical properties of the wetting fluid, the interfacial tensions of the resident wetting fluid and the invading wetting fluid were set separately in the simulation. Moreover, our simulation demonstrated that the consecutive drainage–imbibition cycles could improve the displacement of the resident wetting fluid in porous media. The successful simulation in this study implied that this method can be applied to predict other immiscible fluid–fluid flow in natural or industrial processes.
Doctors’ experiences when treating doctor–patients: a scoping review
Authors: Hutton Claire J , Kay Margaret , Round Penny , Barton Chris
Published: July 2023

Background

To work effectively, doctors need to look after themselves. They often delay seeking medical care for a range of reasons. Once they do, there is evidence that the doctors treating them (’treating doctors’) can struggle to provide optimal care.

Aim

To examine existing literature on what is currently known about experiences for treating doctors, in particular GPs, when their patient is also a doctor.

Design & setting

A scoping review of articles written in English.

Method

Using the JBI methodological framework for scoping reviews, five databases (MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL [Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health], Google Scholar, and Scopus) were searched from the database start date until 31 December 2022. Qualitative and quantitative studies reporting the treating doctor’s experience, guidelines for treating doctors, expert opinion articles, and editorials were included. Grey literature was considered, searching the first 10 pages of two Google searches.

Results

Forty-eight articles from eight countries met inclusion criteria, of which 12 were research studies. The main areas of focus were as follows: affective responses, which included anxiety about being criticised, concern about upsetting the doctor–patient, and discomfort regarding the acknowledgement that doctors get sick; relational factors, which included boundary issues, over-identifying with the doctor–patient, treating them as a colleague rather than a patient, and role ambiguity; confidentiality, which incorporated both affective and relational aspects; and influence of medical culture and socialisation on dynamics between treating doctor and doctor–patient. These findings have been distilled into a list of key suggestions for the treating doctor.

Conclusion

Doctors can find treating doctor–patients anxiety-provoking and challenging. The sources of this discomfort are multifaceted, and more empirical research is needed to better understand and address the complex relationship between treating doctor and doctor–patient.
PENGARUH PIJAT BAYI TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN BAYI
Authors: Sartika Wiwi , Herlina Sara , Qomariah Siti
Published: July 2023

Infancy is a stage where growth and development are very fast, from the baby's birth until he is one year old. The baby's developmental age is divided into 2, namely, neonates from birth to 28 days old and babies from 29 days to 12 months. This study aims to see the effect of infant massage on growth in infants. This research method uses a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test research approach. The sampling technique used purposive sampling. There were 26 samples in the study between the ages of 0-12 months. Data analysis was used univariately and bivariate using the Wilcoxon pre-test -post-test. Obtained a p-value of 0.025 (p <0.05) means that Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected. It can be concluded that there is an influence between Baby Massage on growth in infants in the Simpang Baru Health Center work area. It is recommended for mothers who have babies to be able to massage the baby as often as possible because the mother's touch can increase the baby's growth.
Direct Noise-Resistant Edge Detection with Edge-Sensitive Single-Pixel Imaging Modulation
Authors: Ma Mengchao , Liang Wenbo , Zhong Xiang , Deng Huaxia , Shi Dongfeng , Wang Yingjian , Xia Min
Published: July 2023

The majority of edge detection methods are applied after the capture of object photos. Thus, edge detection quality suffers when disturbances occur during imaging. This work proposes an effective edge detection technique for single-pixel imaging (SI). A sequence of edge-sensitive single-pixel imaging (ESI) and single-round edge-sensitive single-pixel imaging (SESI) modulation patterns is specially designed to extract the edges of unknown objects directly without the need for any previous images. The modulation patterns are formed by convolving the SI basis patterns with a second-order differential operator. Compared with existing published edge detection methods, experimental results revealed that the proposed SESI increased the signal-to-noise ratio by at least 228%, thereby reducing the edge detection time by at least half. The edge detection performance of the SESI scheme was also demonstrated on moving objects, with SESI detecting clear edges even when the target was in motion. Moreover, unlike traditional methods, ESI and SESI are immune to light interference and can detect clear edges of objects even if the objects are corrupted by severe interference from laser or light-emitting diode light sources, whereas traditional methods exhibit substantial noise contamination. Consequently, ESI and SESI can lay the groundwork for fast and robust edge detection operations without imaging.
L’acceptation de l’indemnisation du préjudice d’anxiété lié à l’exposition à l’amiante d’un travailleur par l’entreprise utilisatrice
Authors: Maimone Pierrick
Published: July 2023

Depuis que la Cour de cassation a admis la réparation du préjudice d’anxiété d’un salarié exposé à l’amiante, elle n’a eu de cesse d’ouvrir de nouvelles voies d’indemnisation. Par un arrêt du 8 février 2023, la Cour de cassation vient d’en créer une autre : le salarié exposé à l’amiante peut également engager la responsabilité civile délictuelle de l’entreprise utilisatrice, au sein de laquelle il a travaillé.
Indemnisation de l’exclusion du monde du travail par l’incidence professionnelle : la deuxième chambre civile de la Cour de cassation persiste et signe !
Authors: Augier-Francia Émeline
Published: July 2023

Cet arrêt s’inscrit dans une lignée jurisprudentielle, et vient à nouveau confirmer que l’exclusion définitive de la victime du monde du travail doit faire l’objet d’une réparation au titre de l’incidence professionnelle.
Préjudice d’angoisse de mort imminente : une analyse factuelle pour une reconnaissance complexe
Authors: Bertin Lauriane
Published: July 2023

À travers cette solution la chambre criminelle de la Cour de cassation vient apporter de nouvelles précisions sur la qualification du préjudice « d’angoisse de mort imminente ».
The use of pegaspargase in adult Ph-negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients in the treatment according to the all-2016 protocol
Authors: Aleshina O. A. , Kotova E. S. , Isinova G. A. , Grishunina M. E. , Sveshnikova J. V. , Kaplanov K. D. , Bondarenko S. N. , Zinina E. E. , Chabaeva Yu. A. , Parovichnikova E. N.
Published: July 2023

Introduction. There are several forms of the L-asparaginase which are characterized by differences in the half-life, the spectrum of toxicity as well as other factors.

Aim — to determine the incidence of different types of L-asparaginase toxicity in adult patients with Ph-negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) treated according to the ALL-2016 protocol.

Materials and methods. From December 2016 to February 2023 the multicenter prospective randomized study “ALL-2016” included 313 patients with newly diagnosed Ph-negative ALL. Information about the 256 patients who had toxicity of native L-asparaginase was entered into an electronic database. The ratio of men and women was 155:101. The median age was 32  (18–54) years. We analyzed 1253  courses of therapy that included the administration of L-asparaginase.

Results. L-asparaginase toxicity and adverse reactions were diagnosed in 67 (26 %) of 256 patients. Of the 1253 courses, 102 (8 %) had complications associated with the administration of this drug. Grade 1–2 toxicity of L-asparaginase was diagnosed in 34 (51 %) patients: allergic reaction — in 6 (18 %), thrombosis of brachiocephalic veins associated with the installation of a central venous catheter — in 2 (6 %), increased pancreatic amylase in blood serum and diastase in urine, without clinical signs of pancreatitis — in 3 (9 %), lower protein-synthesis function of liver — in 23 (68 %), hepatotoxicity — in 15 (44 %). Grade 3–4 toxicity of L-asparaginase was diagnosed in 33 (49 %) patients, of which 22 (67 %) required discontinuation of the drug. The median of the development of complications of L-asparaginase was the third administration. None of the patients died as the result of the toxicity of native form of the drug. The 5-year overall survival (OS) and the probability of relapse (PR) in the group of patients in which L-asparaginase was discontinued at the stage of induction of remission and in the group of patients who continued L-asparaginase treatment at remission consolidation and maintenance therapy did not differ significantly: OS — 89 % vs 70 % (p = 0.0921), PR — 47 % vs 33 % (р = 0.8633).

Conclusion. In adult patients, L-asparaginase withdrawal due to toxicity, in most cases, occurs at the stage of the remission induction. It is possible that the replacement of the native form the drug to the pegylated one in adult patients with ALL, in whom L-asparaginase is canceled at the stage of remission induction, improves long-term survival rates.
The role of evidence-based algorithms for rotational thromboelastometry-guided bleeding management
Authors: Görlinger K. , Pérez-Ferrer A. , Dirkmann D. , Saner F. , Maegele M. , Calatayud A. A. P. , Kim T.-Y.
Published: July 2023

Rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) is a point-of-care viscoelastic method and enables to assess viscoelastic profiles of whole blood in various clinical settings. ROTEM-guided bleeding management has become an essential part of patient blood management (PBM) which is an important concept in improving patient safety. Here, ROTEM testing and hemostatic interventions should be linked by evidence-based, setting-specific algorithms adapted to the specific patient population of the hospitals and the local availability of hemostatic interventions. Accordingly, ROTEM-guided algorithms implement the concept of personalized or precision medicine in perioperative bleeding management (“theranostic” approach). ROTEM-guided PBM has been shown to be effective in reducing bleeding, transfusion requirements, complication rates, and health care costs. Accordingly, several randomized-controlled trials, meta-analyses, and health technology assessments provided evidence that using ROTEM-guided algorithms in bleeding patients resulted in improved patient’s safety and outcomes including perioperative morbidity and mortality. However, the implementation of ROTEM in the PBM concept requires adequate technical and interpretation training, education and logistics, as well as interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.
Collection, transportation and storage of blood during the Great Patriotic War
Authors: Kamelskikh D. V. , Serebryany R. S.
Published: July 2023

Introduction. Blood collection technologies were of great importance during the Great Patriotic War. This was due to the need to increase the shelf life, simplify the transportation process and ensure the safety (including the exclusion of bacterial contamination) of transfusions.

Aim — to describe the technologies for blood collection and transfusion, alternatives to blood transfusion and measures aimed at organizing the collection and clinical use of blood in the Great Patriotic War.

Main findings. This article describes the process of collecting donated blood during the Great Patriotic War. Methods of preparing a donor for the procedure, technological methods at the time of taking blood from primary and repeated donors (anesthesia, intervals between donations, etc.) are shown. Methods for the preparation of citrated blood, preserved blood, cadaveric blood, defibrinated and placental blood are described. The labor-intensive procedure used in those years required a scrupulous attitude to the preparation of equipment and solutions. Marking, storage and transportation of donated blood were of great importance.
Quantifying, and correcting for, the impact of questionable research practices on false discovery rates in psychological science
Authors: Kravitz Dwight J. , Mitrof Stephen R.
Published: July 2023

Large-scale replication failures have shaken confidence in the social sciences, psychology in particular. Most researchers acknowledge the problem, yet there is widespread debate about the causes and solutions. Using “big data,” the current project demonstrates that unintended consequences of three common questionable research practices (retaining pilot data, adding data after checking for significance, and not publishing null findings) can explain the lion’s share of the replication failures. A massive dataset was randomized to create a true null effect between two conditions, and then these three questionable research practices were applied. They produced false discovery rates far greater than 5% (the generally accepted rate), and were strong enough to obscure, or even reverse, the direction of real effects. These demonstrations suggest that much of the replication crisis might be explained by simple, misguided experimental choices. This approach also produces empirically-based statistical corrections to account for these practices when they are unavoidable, providing a viable path forward.
Elementos da 2-Álgebra Homométrica e suas representações. Parte I
Authors: Zau Francisco Lubota Bufeca
Published: July 2023

Este artigo apresenta uma proposta científica sobre uma nova álgebra, a 2-Álgebra Homométrica, cujo produto de vectores é denominado 2-produto vectorial homométrico, o qual transforma dois vectores multiplicativos de um espaço vectorial dado em um vector axial deste mesmo espaço vectorial, essencialmente caracterizado como vector axial simultaneamente ortogonal aos dois vectores multiplicativos. Este 2-produto vectorial homométrico cumpre com outras propriedades fundamentais como antissimetria, identidade de Lagrange, não sendo a identidade de Jacobi válida, em geral. Além disso, este 2-produto vectorial homométrico admite o produto vectorial de Gibbs e Heaviside como caso particular que ocorre em espaços vectoriais reais tridimensionais, o que permite afirmar que a 2-Álgebra Homométrica é uma generalização natural da Álgebra de Gibbs e Heaviside para espaços n-dimensionais e para o corpo dos números complexos. Destarte, este trabalho objectiva, em geral, analisar fundamentos científicos da 2-Álgebra Homométrica, suas propriedades, funcionalidades e algumas aplicações na gestão financeira, no contexto de espaços vectoriais homométricos. Para este fim, foi utilizada uma pesquisa de tipologia teórico-exploratória, a qual emprega o método lógico-dedutivo para a conceituação da 2-Álgebra Homométrica, relacionando-a com outras estruturas algébricas, ao mesmo tempo que são identificados os seus principais fundamentos científicos e algumas aplicações no contexto da gestão financeira.
Las tendencias de consumo cultural en espacios digitales de los estudiantes de la Universidad Intercultural del Estado de Tabasco
Authors: Suárez Domínguez José Luis , Jiménez Arano Carlos Martín , Cervantes Rincón Fabiola
Published: July 2023

Este artículo tiene como objetivo identificar las prácticas de consumo cultural en espacios digitales de los jóvenes de la Universidad Intercultural del Estado de Tabasco (UIET), a través de un estudio de tipo descriptivo y bivariado en el que se comparan siete carreras. Entre los principales hallazgos se encuentra el hecho de que los estudiantes no distinguen su consumo por la condición rural y urbana relacionada con su procedencia sociodemográfica. En cambio, se observa una diferencia en los consumos cuando se identifica a la carrera como la principal unidad de análisis. No obstante, esto ocurre en el caso del consumo de streaming, más no en el caso del contenido del YouTube, en el cual hay cierta ruptura con la oferta cultural que producen las industrias culturales.
A STUDY ON THE NEW YORK TIMES’ SUCCESSFUL DIGITAL ADOPTION & REGAINED MARKET CAPITALIZATION
Authors: Agarwal Kushaan
Published: July 2023

The New York Times Company is a mass media company headquartered in Manhattan, New York, which publishes its newspaper, The New York Times with global readers and audiences. Aside from the newspaper, the company also owns the New York Times International Edition and their related digital properties including NYTimes.com, along with other brand-associated properties. The company, over the years, adopted a digital strategy with the launch of these digital properties. In the 1960s, the company was publicly traded and listed in the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYT. The company provides two categories of the company stock, Class A and Class B. Over the years, the stock price rose and fell, also falling to low levels as company financials got hit. Nonetheless, the successful adoption of digital strategies propelled financial growth and therefore gave way to regained market capitalisation.
Effect of Body Mass Index on Foot Posture Types and Core Stability Among University Students
Authors: Anmoldeep Kaur  , Chitvanjeet Kaur
Published: July 2023

Background: Core Stability is the capacity to regulate the position and motion of the trunk over the pelvis foroptimal force production, transmission, and motion control to the terminal segment during integrated sportsactivities. Obesity is linked to a number of debilitating musculoskeletal diseases in adults. The Foot PostureIndex can be used to assess deviations in foot posture alignment, such as pronation and supination. Variousstudies were conducted to determine the impact of Body Mass Index on core stability and foot posture alignmentin non-athletic males aged between 22 and 27 years. As a result, the current study is determining the impact ofBody Mass Index on core stability and foot posture types in male and female participants of the age group (18 to25 years).Materials and Methods: In this Observational study A total 100 samples were taken based on the inclusion andexclusion criteria which were categorized into two groups. Group A -50 male subjects, Group B - 50 femalesubjects.Foot Posture Index-6 was used to assess foot. Normal foot, Pronated and supinated foot type during static footposture was obtained by Foot Posture index. Core Stability was checked by prone plank test.Conclusion: According to this study, both Men and Women are more likely to acquire pronated feet when theirweight increases. In females, the likelihood of having a flat foot and a pronated foot type increases as the weightincreases, especially those who are belonging to overweight and obese category of Body Mass Index
Effect Of 14 Days Physical Activity Walking Regime on Blood Pressure in Pre-Hypertensive Young Adults: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Authors: Chaitali S. Vikhe  , Pawan Kumar  , Virendra K. Meshram
Published: July 2023

Background: Hypertension is a non-communicable disease characterised by chronic increase in blood pressurethat results in cardiovascular illness including stroke, coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease.Recent literature suggests that increase in sedentary lifestyle is due to decline in physical activity and increases therate of morbidity and mortality The incidence of prehypertension among young adults was found to be rangingapproximately from 37.5 to 77.1%. Walking is a form of physical activity and a common ADL, that is feasible,low cost and has low risk and can be implemented into daily living. Here we describe the acute effect of walkingregimen on blood pressure in pre-hypertensive young adults by using Harvard step test.Methodology: Participants of either gender having pre-hypertensive state between the age 18-25 were recruitedfor the study. 34 subjects were selected and divided in two groups. Group A had to walk 10000 steps and groupB walked to their maximum capacity. In pre-intervention both groups were assessed for blood pressure, Harvardtest, and ideal body weight using brocca’s index. Data was collected based on post intervention.Conclusion: This study concluded that a short-term walking program of 10,000 steps per day can potentially leadto significant improvements in several health outcomes, including blood pressure, heart rate, Spo2 and physicalfitness and have important implication for the prevention and management of hypertension in pre-hypertensiveyoung adults.