bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SOME BIOLOGICAL FEATURES OF THE CRUSTACEAN TYPOGRAPHER
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Professor Named After St. TbelAbuserisdze of the Patriarchate of Georgia, Head of the Service Against Pests and Diseases of the forest of Adjara., Vasadze R. , Mamuladze M. ,   Department of Agrotechnology and Agroengineering, Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, Associate Professor. Georgia., Vasadze Z. ,   Teacher.
Published: July 2023

The article presents bark-eating typographus (Ips typographus), i.e., the big spruce bark-eater, which is one of the most dangerous pests, living mainly on spruce, in most cases on sochi and pine (Ð.Ð”. ÐœÐ°ÑÐ»Ð¾Ð²-2002), rarely on cedar and larch. It settles with high intensity on large and medium-sized fir trees of cool and moist places, high productivity and low frequency, especially in the edges of the forest, where there is relatively good lighting and warmth, on newly cut, cut-broken and weakened trees for various reasons, on branches, on fir-tree residues left in the forest. , in warehouses and wood processing plants, on unpeeled logs, the trunk and bark of which are still raw. This pest is a representative of the Eurybiont group, it is characterized by a wide ecological range of distribution and great plasticity to the conditions of existence. The damage caused by its negative impact is very great from an ecological and economic point of view, therefore a detailed study of the biological features of the pests included in the crustacean family is necessary and necessary, even for the purpose of properly planning the measures to be taken against them. For example, one of the measures to combat the bark-eating typographer is the effective placement of pheromone-based insect repellents, while the natural enemy Rhizophagus (Dendroctonusmicans) gives good results against the large spruce borer (Phizophagusdisparpayk) under laboratory conditions and its settlement in spruce groves inhabited by the borer.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF STARCH-COTTON FIBER COMPOSITE SHEETS
Authors:   Laboratory of Energetics and Applied Mechanics (LEMA) Doctoral School of Engineering Science University of Abomey Calavi, 01 BP 2009 Cotonou, Benin., Gbegbo Eric , K. Doko Valery ,   Laboratory of Energetics and Applied Mechanics (LEMA) Doctoral School of Engineering Science University of Abomey Calavi, 01 BP 2009 Cotonou, Benin., A. Toukourou Chakirou ,   Laboratory of Energetics and Applied Mechanics (LEMA) Doctoral School of Engineering Science University of Abomey Calavi, 01 BP 2009 Cotonou, Benin.
Published: July 2023

Biobased materials had been identified as replacements for materials produced with chemical binders. Panels made from starch-cotton fiber waste composite materials fit perfectly into the category of biobased materials. The aim of this study was to measure the physical properties of starch-cotton fiber composite sheets. For sheets manufactured in 300x300x100mm3, the density and dimensional stability properties (water content, absorption rate, dimensional and volumetric swelling) were calculated. Density was determined in accordance with NF EN 323. Swellings were determined in accordance with EN 317. Water content was measured in accordance with EN 322. The sheets were manufactured with starch/water and starch/cotton fiber mass ratios respectfully equal to 0.25 and 1. We obtained an average water content of 4.27% and an absolute densityÎ³s =1.13g/cm3. The average absorption coefficient measured was 62.88%. The measurement of dimensional variations showed that the panels underwent little deformation in the length and width directions. The average was 2%. In the thickness direction, on the other hand, dimensional variation was very high. This averaged 44%. The latter reflects the porosity of the material.
RARE CASE OF ACUTE LOCALIZED EXANTHEMATOUS PUSTULOSIS OVER FOREARM UNDERNEATH FIBERGLASS CAST FOR LOWER END RADIUS FRACTURE
Authors:   Apollo Hospital, CBD Belapur Navi Mumbai., Agrawal Prashant , Borse Amey ,   Apollo Hospital, CBD Belapur Navi Mumbai., Agarwal Shweta ,   Apollo Hospital, CBD Belapur Navi Mumbai.
Published: July 2023

Plaster casting is the most important tool in the practice of orthopedics. It is used to operate on fractures to treat them either permanently or afterward. Although there are disadvantages including stiffness, pressure sores, and compartment syndrome, orthopedic casting is nevertheless beneficial. Early warning indications include skin lesions like bullae and ecchymosis, as well as pain, soreness, itching, and systemic sickness that is out of proportion to the localized physical signs. The development of ALEP/AGEP is commonly within days after beginning a drug. We present a case of an uncommon orthopedic cast complication involving a previously healthy patient who developed an acute localized exanthematous pustulosis over forearm inside a fibreglass cast applied for treatment of lower end radius fracture. A less common, more localized variation of AGEP is acute localized exanthematous pustulosis, or ALEP. With the right casting procedure and routine cast reviews, all of these issues may be avoided.
THE NEW INCREASE IN THE RATE OF CONTAMINATION AND DEATHS RESULTING FROM SPOTTED FEVER IN BRAZIL
Authors:   Undergraduate Medicine Student. University of RibeirÃ£oPreto, Campus GuarujÃ¡/SP, Brazil., Dayrell Vivas Alexandre , Pinheiro Morel Alineri Thalita ,   Undergraduate Medicine Student. University of RibeirÃ£oPreto, Campus GuarujÃ¡/SP, Brazil., Feucht Freire Nasser Barbosa da Silva Sangia ,   Undergraduate Medicine Student. University of RibeirÃ£oPreto, Campus GuarujÃ¡/SP, Brazil., Farto Viana Delgado Adriana ,   Undergraduate Medicine Student. University of RibeirÃ£oPreto, Campus GuarujÃ¡/SP, Brazil., Maria Mendes Rodrigues de Oliveira Brenda ,   Undergraduate Medicine Student. University of RibeirÃ£oPreto, Campus GuarujÃ¡/SP, Brazil., Eiji Yamane Alberto ,   Undergraduate Medicine Student. University of RibeirÃ£oPreto, Campus GuarujÃ¡/SP, Brazil., Almeida Carvalho Monique ,   Undergraduate Medicine Student. University of RibeirÃ£oPreto, Campus GuarujÃ¡/SP, Brazil., Leite dos Santos Rogério ,   Undergraduate Medicine Student. University of RibeirÃ£oPreto, Campus GuarujÃ¡/SP, Brazil., Baia Fonseca Marcus ,   Undergraduate Medicine Student. University of RibeirÃ£oPreto, Campus GuarujÃ¡/SP, Brazil., Iglezia Santos Guilherme ,   Undergraduate Medicine Student. University of RibeirÃ£oPreto, Campus GuarujÃ¡/SP, Brazil., Favareto Prezotto Elisa ,   Undergraduate Medicine Student. University of RibeirÃ£oPreto, Campus GuarujÃ¡/SP, Brazil., Marques Pereira Fagner ,   Undergraduate Medicine Student. University of RibeirÃ£oPreto, Campus GuarujÃ¡/SP, Brazil., Muraro Consolin Elis ,   Undergraduate Medicine Student. University of RibeirÃ£oPreto, Campus GuarujÃ¡/SP, Brazil., Beatriz Uta Ana ,   Undergraduate Medicine Student. University of RibeirÃ£oPreto, Campus GuarujÃ¡/SP, Brazil., Augusto Rochetti Bezerra Thiago ,   Undergraduate Medicine Student. University of RibeirÃ£oPreto, Campus GuarujÃ¡/SP, Brazil.
Published: July 2023

Rocky Mountain spotted fever is an infectious, acute febrile disease of variable severity. It can range from mild and atypical clinical forms to severe forms, with a high lethality rate. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by a bacterium of the genus Rickettsia, transmitted by tick bites. In Brazil, two species of rickettsiae are associated with clinical conditions of Spotted Fever. Rickettsia rickettsii, which leads to Brazilian Spotted Fever (BSF), considered a serious disease, registered in the north of the state of ParanÃ¡ and in the states of the Southeast Region. Rickettsia parkeri, which has been recorded in environments of the Atlantic Forest (Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Bahia and CearÃ¡), producing less severe clinical conditions.The objective of this article wasto describe through a literature review, Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Brazil, forms of transmission, treatment, mortality and clinical manifestations.In Brazil, the main vectors are ticks of the genus Amblyomma, such as A. sculptum (= A. cajennense) known as the star tick, A. aureolatum and A. ovale. However, potentially, any species of tick can harbor the bacteria that cause Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, such as the dog tick.
ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FORMATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FINANCIAL RESULTS OF BUSINESS ENTITIES ENGAGED IN POULTRY FARMING
Authors:   Research Doctorate Department of Economics Karakalpak State University Named After Berdah., Berdah Najimovich Begjanov
Published: July 2023

The study of the effectiveness of the formation and distribution of financial results of entities engaged in poultry farming is a significant aspect of agricultural economics. It pertains to the efficiency of profit allocation and financial resource management in poultry farming businesses, an industry of paramount importance globally. In modern conditions, one of the growth points of the activities of any business entities specializing in poultry farming, such as business entities operating in all forms of ownership, is the main activity, which is primarily based on systematic planning of activities and strategic development courses based on the complex of all factors affecting it. is to determine. In particular, Economist V.A. Golovina emphasizes that in the effective planning of the financial results of business entities specializing in poultry farming and the assessment of the achievement of results according to the plans indicators, the factor analysis system based on the gross profit, which is the net financial result of the main activity, and the factors affecting central importance.Economist Yu.G. And Onoprienko, in the general context, is in a general consensus position regarding the opinions of the above economist, and in addition, he gave his opinion on the need to take into account all the factors affecting the gross profit in order to assess the level of impact of the main activity on the Net profit.
AN INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUE FOR ACRYLISATION TO FABRICATE HOLLOW BULB OBTURATOR USING CHLORINATED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (CPVC) PIPE
Authors:   Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College and Hospital, Kadapa., Sudha Madhuri Devupalli , Kumari Singh Nibha ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College and Hospital, Kadapa., Mahalakshmi Gujjalapudi ,   Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College and Hospital, Kadapa., Naheeda Farheen Shaik ,   Postgraduate Student, Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College and Hospital, Kadapa., Anuradha Sunke ,   Postgraduate Student, Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College and Hospital, Kadapa.
Published: July 2023

The goal of prosthodontics is the rehabilitation of missing oral and extra-oral structures with the restoration of normal function of chewing, speech, swallowing, appearance, etc. Malignancies are common in the oral region and are treated through surgical intervention. Surgical intervention creates anatomic defect which forms communication among the oral cavity, nasal cavity, and maxillary sinus. In such cases, it is very difficult for the patient to perform various normal functions like mastication, swallowing, speaking, etc. Prosthodontic rehabilitation with an obturator prosthesis restores the missing structures and acts as a barrier between the communications among the various cavities. The main problem with the rehabilitation of defects difficulty involving in the processing of bulky prosthesis. Different techniques have been described in the literature using cardboard boxes,custom-made flasks or no flask at all which are having their own drawbacks affecting the dimensional stability of the prosthesis. This case report describes a simplified, inexpensive and easy method of processing an obturator for the rehabilitation of a maxillary defect using chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipes.
INVESTIGATION ON THE CRYSTALLINITY AND OPTOELECTRONIC PROPERTIES OF THIN FILMS OF ZNO/MAPBX3HETEROJUNCTIONSYNTHESIZED VIA THE SPIN-COATING METHOD
Authors:   Departement des Sciences et Technologie Ecole Normale Superieure (ENS) dAbidjan Cote dIvoire., Soro Donafologo , Emmanuel Kone Klegayere ,   Department 1Institut de Disseny per a la Fabricacio i Produccio Automatitzada, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia., Bouich Amal ,   Department 1Institut de Disseny per a la Fabricacio i Produccio Automatitzada, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia.,   Fisica Aplicada a las Ingenierias Aeronautica y Naval & Instituto de Energia Solar, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Spain., Mari-Guaita Julia ,   Department 1Institut de Disseny per a la Fabricacio i Produccio Automatitzada, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia., Mari Soucase Bernabe ,   Department 1Institut de Disseny per a la Fabricacio i Produccio Automatitzada, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia.
Published: July 2023

In this paper, thin layers of ZnO were deposited onto fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) substrates. Subsequently, different layers of perovskite (MAPbX3, X = I, Br, Cl) were spin-coated onto these ZnO layers. The resulting layers were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-Visible spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Special attention was given to the surface topography, the crystallinityand optoelectronic properties.XRD analysis of all the thin layers showed two diffraction peaks for the ZnO/MAPbX3 heterojunction corresponding to the crystallographic planes (100) and (200). The ZnO/MAPbBr3 peaks were more intense than the peaks from the ZnO/MAPbI3 and ZnO/MAPbCl3 samples. SEM images showed the crystalline nature of the produced thin layers. The grain size of the ZnO/MAPbBr3 sample was approximately 747.00 nm, while those of the ZnO/MAPbI3 and ZnO/MAPbCl3 samples were 412.00 nm and 330.55 nm, respectively. UV-visible characterization demonstrated that the iodine-based sample had the highest solar radiation absorption and had the smallest bandgap, with Eg = 1.95 eV.
EFFECT OF INHALED TIOTROPIUM ON INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE IN PATIENTS OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
Authors: Francis Fifi , D.K Manoj , M. Rajani , Shafeek K. Muhammad , K.V Padmanabhan
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality with increasing prevalence worldwide. Tiotropium bromide a long acting antimuscarinic agent used in management. In the eye it causes pupil dilation, leading to closure of anterior chamber angles, consequently leading to increased intra ocular pressure. Objectives: To study the effect of inhaled tiotropium on intraocular pressure in patients of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Methods: This is a prospective observational study done over a period of one year on 100 patients of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease using tiotropium inhaler and fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Clinical details and other essential information had been collected using a proforma that was filled by the investigator. During study period tiotropium is administered at a dose of 18mcg/day. The Schiotz tonometer is used to assess intraocular pressure at baseline, at the end of 1 month and 3 month follow up period. The results were organized and analyzed statistically. Results: A total of 100 patients recruited for study which included 88 males and 12 females. Intra ocular pressure (IOP) of both eyes were compared in our study using Schiotz tonometer at baseline, one month and at end of follow up period of three months. We found a statistically significant difference in mean IOP by paired t-test at baseline and 3rd month, one month as well as three months, but changes in IOP was not significant between baseline and one month. Conclusion: We found a statistically significant difference in mean IOP by paired t-test at baseline and third month.
CLUSTER-BASED GRID COMPUTING ON WIRELESS NETWORK DATA TRANSMISSION WITH ROUTING ANALYSIS PROTOCOL AND DEEP LEARNING
Authors:   MTech in Data Science and Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Rajasthan, India., S. Shreyanth , S. Niveditha ,   Department of Biotechnology, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
Published: July 2023

Grid computing based on clusters has emerged as a promising strategy for improving the efficacy of wireless network data transmission. This study examines the incorporation of cluster-based grid computing, routing analysis protocols, and deep learning techniques to optimize data transmission in wireless networks. The proposed method utilizes clusters to distribute computing duties and enhance resource utilization, resulting in efficient data transmission. To further improve the routing process, a novel routing analysis protocol is introduced, which dynamically adapts to network conditions and chooses the most optimal routes. In addition, deep learning algorithms are used to analyze network data patterns, allowing for intelligent data routing and resource allocation decisions. Experiment results exhibit the efficacy of the proposed method, revealing substantial enhancements in network performance metrics such as throughput, latency, and energy consumption. This research contributes to the development of cluster-based grid computing and offers valuable insights for the design of efficient wireless network data transmission systems.
Using textual analysis in bankruptcy prediction: Evidence from Indian firms under IBC
Authors: Gupta Vandana , Banerjee Aditya
Published: July 2023

Identifying and managing credit risk is vital for all lending institutions. Historically, credit risk is assessed using financial data from published financial statements. However, research indicates that the ability to detect financial hardship may be improved by textual analysis of firms’ disclosed records. This study aims to establish an association between themes and words from Management Discussion and Analysis (MDA) reports of firms and corporate failures. The study took a sample of 57 Indian listed firms declared bankrupt under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) along with a matched sample of 55 solvent firms (matched by industry and size) for the period of FY2011–2019. The first part of analysis identifies negative words from the published reports and compares them with the negative words of the Loughran-McDonald dictionary. Then a thematic analysis is done to identify the key themes from the MDA reports and the significant themes are validated with their corresponding financial ratios in the third step using a panel logistic regression. Word analysis results show that IBC firms have significantly greater negative tone (2.21 percent) as against 1.30 percent of solvent firms. Thematic analysis results show that manageability, activity and performance are significant themes for predicting financial distress. Financial variables such as ownership pattern, promoters’ shares pledged, return on capital employed, asset utilization are some of the ratios in sync with the key themes. The study recommends that lenders and other stakeholders should look beyond financial statements which may be ‘window dressed’ by firms to qualitative disclosures in annual reports which may forewarn against impending financial distress.
Acknowledgments The infrastructural support provided by FORE School of Management, New Delhi in completing this paper is gratefully acknowledged.
Svalbard in the Strategy of the Great Powers During the Second World War (1939– 1945)
Authors:   Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M. V. Lomonosov, Suprun M. N.
Published: July 2023

The article deals with the place of Svalbard in the strategy of opposing coalitions during the Second World War in the various stages of the war. Since 1939 until the Tehran Conference, the main strategy of the Anti-Hitler Coalition had been the British strategy of “tightening the ring”. Therefore, the Arctic in the frame of this strategy was considered to be an important segment of the “ring”, and Svalbard — as the ice shore of the “channel” through which the route of the northern convoys ran, and the main battles of the war at sea took place. With the adoption of the new coalition strategy of “direct action” in 1943, the role of Svalbard changed accordingly. In the global warfare strategy, this role became auxiliary. At the same time, as the war was nearing its end, the archipelago obtained a special significance in the national defense doctrines of the circumpolar states as well as in the post-war world order, in particular, in the Soviet doctrine of “creating a belt of friendly states” and in the Norwegian strategy of “building bridges”. In accordance with the changes in the main coalition strategy and national doctrines of the Arctic states, the article examines military operations in the archipelago as well as the policy of these states towards Svalbard at the end of war. In this regard, it is noted that during those military operations not only the liberation of the Norwegian territory was accomplished but also a direct military cooperation between Norway and the USSR. On the basis of the recently declassified documents, the author examines the role of Svalbard in the constructing of the post-war Europe, in particular, in solving the so called “Polish question”, in abandoning operation “Unthinkable”, and in establishing a zone of “limited forms and purposes for military activity” in Northern Norway bordering the USSR.
Laughter during the Great Patriotic War in the Newspaper Magnitogorskii rabochii
Authors:   Nosov Magnitogorsk State Technical University, Chernova N. V. , Makarova N. N. ,   Nosov Magnitogorsk State Technical University
Published: July 2023

The history of humor is not new to the Russian historiography. At the same time, over the last decade, the research into laughter has been in demand and relevant, especially within the study of the history of emotions. The author suggests a specific example of the study of laughter in the local context. The article examines laughter during the period of the Great Patriotic War based on the newspaper “Magnitogorskii rabochii” in two ways. The first layer is made up of “guest” humorous sketches presented by the works of “TASS Windows” and front-line newspapers. The second — feuilletons, cartoons, humoresques posted on the pages of the city newspaper. Their authors were local journalists and artists. Local authors are understood as those who resided in the city during the Great Patriotic War. The former basically broadcast images of front-line life, explained military events, consoled people demonstrating shortcomings of the enemy and the dignity of the Soviet army. The latter, during the most difficult moments on the fronts, shifted the attention of residents to pressing urban problems, largely typical of Magnitogorsk: officials, roads, baths, etc. The article pays special attention to the influence of front-line events on laughter practices, forms of humor, themes and functions performed by it. The latter underwent significant changes during the war years. If at the beginning of the war, laughter performed an explanatory and anesthetic function helping the townspeople to cope with the difficult time of incomprehension of the events, of mobilization, of the first losses, etc., then in 1942 the substitution function became key: front-line humor was replaced by local humor. The end of the war required humor to make an effort to revive positive moods in the city, to ensure a gradual return to a peaceful existence.
Behavior of household water consumption in Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Revollo-Fernández Daniel Alfredo , Rodríguez-Tapia Lilia , Mazari-Hiriart Marisa , Espinosa-García Ana Cecilia
Published: July 2023

Populations have changed their habits and consumption as a result of COVID-19. In the case of Mexico City, this situation has possibly led households to purchase more products such as bottled water and to consume the same amount or less tap water. This behavior was confirmed by analyzing tap water consumption data before and during the arrival of COVID-19 using Pearson chi-square, and by conducting a survey of bottled and tap water consumption and analyzing that data with a bivariate econometric model. It was found to be related to the perception of poor-quality service. Consequently, tap water consumption will not always increase when health emergencies such as COVID-19 occur, but rather, this will depend on other environmental variables. Therefore, public water policies should be aimed at offering and ensuring a continuous supply of good quality water, as well as providing clear and objective information to prevent this type of behavior
Technical and environmental aspects of solar photo-voltaic water pumping systems: a comprehensive survey
Authors: Gunasekaran V. , Chakraborty Suprava
Published: July 2023

Several sectors including agriculture and farming rely on renewable source-based water pumping due to recurrent hikes in fossil fuel prices and contaminant environment. In recent decades, a solar photovoltaic-based water pumping system (SPVWPS) has been a more popularly chosen technique for its feasibility and economic solution to the end-users. The initial cost, efficiency, orientation, auxiliary storage, head, and payback period are the technical issues, whereas transportation, lack of skilled people, theft, vandalism community, and politics are the social challenges that may prevent the solar pumps from being widely adopted. However, more subsidies, training, tax breaks, and remote monitoring can make this technology more accessible. Also, this article emphasizes various parameters affecting system performance, such as the suitable selection of panels, power conditioning units, motors, pumps, the payback period of the energy, and cost. Moreover, this article covers the technical and environmental facets of the SPVWPS, which helps researchers, policymakers, manufacturers, and end-users to design and choose a suitable pumping system. Major findings are stand-alone SPVWPS is highly recommended in areas with a maximum of 50 m dynamic head and a minimum of 2,000 m from local grid power. Moreover, along with the 25-year life span of the 25-kW SPVWPS could generate 150 MWh/year and reduce about 86,500 kg of CO2 emissions.
Controle interno sob enfoque dos componentes do framework COSP ERM: um estudo em uma instituição de ensino superior
Authors: Barreto Kamilla Alves , Callado Antônio André Cunha , Cunha Callado Aldo Leonardo
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: Este estudo teve o objetivo de investigar a percepção dos gestores de uma Instituição Estadual de Ensino Superior quanto ao alinhamento do sistema de controle interno institucional aos padrões internacionais, propostos pelo COSO no documento Enterprise Risk Management – Integrated Framework.
Metodologia: Foram aplicados 40 questionários com servidores da referida instituição para investigação quanto ao sistema de controle interno. Para esta pesquisa, os dados foram coletados por intermédio de entrevistas estruturadas, conduzidas através da aplicação do questionário elaborado e as análises estatísticas foram operacionalizadas através dos testes de Mann Whitney U e de Kruskal-Wallis. Foram listadas, a partir do levantamento bibliográfico, 35 competências relacionadas aos componentes do COSO ERM.
Resultados: Os resultados obtidos nas análises apresentaram significativas evidências sobre a presença de isomorfismo mimético entre os servidores analisados, uma vez que poucas competências, dentre as 35 analisadas, se mostraram com diferenças estatisticamente significativas. Através dos resultados, pôde-se perceber o nível geral de alinhamento do sistema de controle interno da UEPB aos aspectos preconizados pelo COSO. Tomando como referência o framework estudado como uma estrutura interligada, onde cada um dos componentes do gerenciamento de riscos representa ações necessárias ao alcance dos objetivos organizacionais.
Contribuições do Estudo: Os resultados da pesquisa contribuem com a literatura consolidando as práticas de gerenciamento de risco no setor público e a verificação do perfil dos agentes frente a sua percepção quanto as práticas de gerenciamento de riscos, permitindo que gestores possam ter uma visão operacional dos resultados encontrados, levando a melhorias no gerenciamento de riscos.
Investimento, inovação e sustentabilidade: uma análise econômico-financeira em tempos pandêmicos na Suzano Papel e Celulose
Authors: Taveira Lis Daiana Bessa , Martins Mayra , Queiroz Lísia de Melo , Cunha Moisés Ferreira da
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: O presente caso para ensino objetiva fomentar a discussão de técnicas de avaliação de empresas e suas contribuições para as escolhas quanto ao investimento em ações. Por meio do caso para ensino, os discentes poderão aplicar técnicas de valuation e discutir as premissas que são fundamentais para a aplicabilidade das metodologias de avaliação.
Metodologia: A metodologia do referido caso é quantitativa, pois a partir de modelos de avaliação de empresas os discentes avaliarão e analisarão os dados da empresa proposta para aplicarem a melhor técnica de avaliação sob a ótica da Teoria das Finanças. Mediante o valuation, os alunos poderão encontrar resultados distintos diante das premissas determinadas para a análise da empresa.
Resultados: Com base nos dados é possível realizar inferências e projeções financeiras da empresa analisada e discutir a melhor técnica a ser utilizada, bem como a viabilidade de se realizar investimento (ou não) na empresa analisada.
Contribuições: Espera-se que o referido caso para ensino seja um instrumento de aplicabilidade de técnicas de avaliação em outras empresas e complemente o ensino nos cursos de graduação e pós-graduação em disciplinas relacionadas a finanças e mercado de capitais.
Methodological analysis of the incompatible EBITDA disclosed by companies listed on B3: identification of divergent variables in the conciliations
Authors: Kistner Shaiane Pisa , Platt Neto Orion Augusto
Published: July 2023

Purpose: To identify the variables responsible for the methodological divergences causing incompatibilities in the EBITDA disclosed by the companies listed on B3, related to errors in data collection and undue changes in the formula by the conciliation issuers.

Methodology: Application of descriptive statistics on a sample of 35 entities that disclosed the incompatible EBITDA for 2018, observing the behavior of the indicator's variables in the years 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Results: The most common cause of incompatibilities in EBITDA occurred when collecting data from the financial statements. The variable that most impacted erroneously calculated values was related to Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization. It is concluded that, even with the standardization of the disclosure of EBITDA by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil since 2012, errors in the calculation of this indicator are still common, which reinforces the need for practical studies that verify the conformity of these companies' non-GAAP disclosures.

Contributions of the Study: Considering that non-GAAP performance measures, such as EBITDA, are disseminated worldwide among investors and analysts to analyze companies results, such measures are at risk of error and manipulation by the issuers' managers. In this sense, the study contributed to the practical sphere because it demonstrated which errors companies effectively made when calculating and demonstrating their EBITDA conciliations. In addition, it bridges an academic gap concerning the methodology for calculating EBITDA, since even with the growing literature related to non-GAAP disclosures, the method of calculating the indicator has received low attention.
Evolving Advances in the Cosmetic use of Probiotics and Postbiotics:
Health, Regulatory and Marketing Aspects
Authors: Arora Rashmi , Kaur Rajwinder , Babbar Ritchu , Dhingra Smriti , Dhingra Ashwani K. , Grewal Ajmer S.
Published: July 2023

Ongoing development in cosmetics is increasingly making use of probiotics, which are
defined as “live microorganisms with health-enhancing properties mediated through ingestion or
topical application to the host”. The observation that several bacterial strains augment normal processes
of healthy tissue maintenance, particularly for the skin, has opened up new avenues for the
use of bacterial strains in cosmetics. A principal feature of such “cosmeceuticals” is an application
of increasing insight into the biochemical nature of the skin’s normal microbial flora, also called
its microbiome. The opportunity of manipulating the skin microbiome to address various skin
disorders has revealed novel routes for treatment. The skin microbiome manipulation approaches
to address various skin disorders include skin microbiome transplantation, skin bacteriotherapy,
and prebiotic stimulation. Research in this field has revealed that medical outcome-targeted manipulation
of skin microbiome bacterial strain makeup may significantly increase skin health and
appearance. Commercial availability of probiotic skincare products is rapidly expanding worldwide
due to satisfactory laboratory results and public perception of probiotics as being intrinsically
more wholesome than other bioactive substances, such as synthetics. Major outcomes of probiotic
use include a significant reduction in skin wrinkling, acne and other conditions adversely affecting
skin appearance and healthy function. Moreover, probiotics may additionally promote normal skin
hydration, resulting in a vibrant and lustrous appearance. Nevertheless, significant technical challenges
remain for the full optimization of probiotics in cosmetic products. This article summarizes
the evolving nature of this field and explores current probiotic research initiatives, along with regulatory
aspects and significant challenges in the manufacturing of cosmetics in the context of market
expansion for these products.
PIWIL1 Promotes Malignant Progression of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
by Inducing EVA1A Expression
Authors: Liu Lianyong , Wu Fengying , Zhang Xiaoying , Li Xiangqi
Published: July 2023

Introduction:

Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common subtype of thyroid
cancer. Previous studies have reported on the ectopic expression of P-element-induced wimpy testis
ligand 1 (PIWIL1) in various human cancers, but its role in PTC progression has not been investigated.

Methods:

In this study, we measured the expression levels of PIWIL1 and Eva-1 homolog A (EVA1A)
in PTC using qPCR and WB. We performed a viability assay to evaluate PTC cell proliferation and
used flow cytometry to investigate apoptosis. Moreover, we conducted a Transwell invasion assay to
quantify cell invasion and assessed PTC growth in vivo using xenograft tumor models.

Results:

Our findings showed PIWIL1 to be highly expressed in PTC and promote cell proliferation,
cell cycle activity, and cell invasion, while suppressing apoptosis. Additionally, PIWIL1 accelerated
tumor growth in PTC xenografts by modulating the EVA1A expression.

Conclusion:

Our study suggests that PIWIL1 contributes to the progression of PTC through EVA1A
signaling, indicating its potential role as a therapeutic target for PTC. These results provide valuable
insights into PIWIL1 function and may lead to more effective treatments for PTC.
Development of an Efficient Process for a Diagnostic Test Agent (Bentiromide)
and Identification, Synthesis, Characterization, and Control
Strategy for Potential Impurities
Authors: Naramsetti Kiran Kumar , Alluri Chandramohan , Sharma G. Veera Raghava
Published: July 2023

The latest development studies provide a more effective and suitable process for Bentiromide
(1), a diagnostic test substance. The enhanced procedure includes process modifications to
get a better yield (76%) and high purity (above 99.8%) of Bentiromide (1). The current studies also
outline a commercially viable method for removing important process-related impurities (A, B, C, D,
E, F & G) in Bentiromide (1). During the impurity profile research, seven critical process-related impurities
were found. These impurities were identified using high-performance liquid chromatography
(HPLC) and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) techniques. The synthesis schemes
and spectral analysis data (MS, IR, 1H NMR, and 13C NMR) were used to characterize and confirm
these impurities' structures. All of these impurities sources were investigated, identified, and strict
control measures were taken to reduce them to an acceptable level.
Operational analysis of South Bali's integrated regional water company related to the Sidan Dam operational plan
Authors: Parwita I Gusti Lanang Made , Dharma I G B Sila , Yekti Mawiti Infantri , Suryantara P I Putu Gustave , Santosa I Gusti Ngurah
Published: July 2023

The development of the population and the increase in tourist visits to the Province of Bali have had an impact on the increasing need for clean water. Several efforts to increase the amount of raw water have been carried out by the Government through the construction of several infrastructures such as the Titab dam and Tamblang dam in Buleleng and long storage in Petanu and Penet river. However, with the increase in water that continues to increase, the Government is building the Sidan Dam in Badung Regency which can later be utilized by Badung Regency, Denpasar City, Gianyar Regency and Tabanan Regency. The Sidan Dam is one of 65 strategic dam projects in Indonesia which is being carried out in Bali through the Bali Penida River Basin Office with an estimated cost of Rp. 809 billion. This dam has an area of 82.73 hectares located in three regions, namely Badung Regency, Bangli Regency and Gianyar Regency. This dam has a storage capacity of 3.82 million m3 with an estimated raw water discharge that can be provided later at 1,750 liters/second.
Recent Development of Photocatalytic Application Towards Wastewater Treatment
Authors: Datta Preetam , Roy Subhasis
Published: July 2023

With increasing population levels and rapidly growing industries worldwide, the purification of water contaminated with different impurities is one of the biggest challenges we face in recent times. Photocatalysis holds great potential as an efficient mineralization process to remove the foreign matter present in wastewater. Rapid advancement in innovative materials development has made photocatalysis the frontrunner among different water treatment methods. Our main priority lies in different strategic approaches to improve photocatalytic performance. This review discusses the recent breakthrough in implementing the photocatalytic mechanism for successful wastewater treatment. Challenges and future prospects in this technological field have also been discussed.
Response genotypes of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) and amount of nitrogen fertilizer on growth characteristics, oil yield, and its percentage
Authors: Najim Abdullah Khalid , A. Jabail Waleed , Abdel-‎Reda Jassim Kefah
Published: July 2023

The field experiment was conducted during the spring and autumn seasons of 2021 in the Al-Haritha area, AL- Basra Governorate, to study the response of six genotypes of sunflower (Local, Aqmar, Ishaqi 1, Ishaqi 2, Turki Tarzan and Shmoos) and four levels of nitrogen fertilizer control treatment N0, N1 = (N100 kg. ha -1), N2 = (N200 kg.ha-1) and N3 = (N300 kg.ha-1) according to the complete randomized block design RCBD with three replications in the order of the split-plot design (the levels of nitrogen fertilization were distributed in the main plot and the varieties in the secondary Sub-plot). Results showed the superiority of the Shmoos genotype with the highest average number of leaves that, reached (27.05 and 29.41) leaves. plant-1. while the nitrogen fertilizer effect showed a superior fertilizer level of N3, which gave (26.32 and 29.94) leaves. plant-1. As for characteristic of fertility percentage, there were no significant differences between the genotypes (Local, Aqmar, and Tarzan) for the spring season; it appears the superiority of fertilizer level N3, which gave (93.79 and 91.79), Shmoos genotype was superior with the highest average yield of an individual plant (78.50 and 84.73) gm.plant-1 compared to the local genotype, which gave the lowest average of (44.80, and 51.23) gm.plant-1 for the two seasons, respectively, and N3 level of fertilizer, which gave average (77.82 and 88.88) gm.plant-1 and local composition outperformed the proportion of oil (39.55 and 41.13%) and the Shmoos genotype in the total oil yield (1161.4 and 1461.3) kg.ha-1, while this study showed the superiority of the fertilizer level N0 with the oil percentage, which gave (39.63 and 43.65%). As for the total oil yield, the composition was superior to Shamus by giving the highest mean of oil yield (1161.4 and 1461.3) kg.ha-1 for two seasons, respectively, and the superiority of the fertilizer level N3, which gave the highest oil yield (1,247.6 and 1673.6) kg.ha-1, for two seasons, respectively.

Keywords: sunflower, genetic structures, nitrogen fertilizer
Comparative study of the effect of adding different levels of Chenopodium quinoa seed powder to the diet and vitamin C to drinking water on some biochemical traits of blood serum to broilers Ross 308
Authors: Najah Abdulhadi Evan , Abdul-Lateef Ali Nihad
Published: July 2023

This experiment was conducted in the poultry" field "of the" Department of "Animal Production, College of Agriculture, Al-Qasim Green University for" the period "1/10"/2021 until 4/11/2021. The study aimed to add different levels of Chenopodium quinoa seed "powder to the diet and" vitamin C "to" the "drinking water" to know "the" best levels of quinoa seed powder to the diet that can be used in poultry diets. "In the experiment, 225 unsexed broiler chicks (Ross 308") were used, distributed randomly to 15 (cages) with 5 experimental treatments for "each treatment" of "45 birds, and each treatment" included "three replicates" for "each replicate of 15 birds. The "experimental treatments were as follows: The first treatment: control treatment" (basic diet "free of" any addition, whether in feed or drinking water). The second treatment: add 12 g of quinoa seeds/kg of feed; the third treatment: add 14 g of quinoa seeds/kg of feed; the fourth treatment: add 16 g of quinoa seeds/kg of feed; the fifth treatment: add 300 mg of vitamin C/liter of drinking water. The results of the experiment showed a significantly excelled (P≤0.05) for the "third, fourth, and fifth treatments" in total protein "concentration compared to the first treatment" (control). As for "the concentration of" albumin and globulin, no significant differences were recorded among all treatments. "As for the concentration of" cholesterol and low-"density lipoproteins, the second, third," fourth, and fifth "treatments" showed "a significant decrease (P≤0.05") compared to "the" first treatment (control) "and a significant increase (P≤0.05) in the concentration" of high-density lipoproteins

Keywords: Chenopodium quinoa seed, vitamin C, biochemical traits, broilers Ross 308
Evidencia fósil de Honduras desaparecida en el siglo XIX
Authors: E. Zúniga Leonel , Aguilar-Armijo David
Published: July 2023

El siglo XIX estuvo marcado por el interés de colectores extranjeros en antigüedades de América Central, pero información de la época sobre la colecta y traslado de fósiles de Honduras al extranjero recientemente empieza a ser ampliada. Descubrimientos paleontológicos en Honduras en el siglo XIX atrajeron la atención de académicos de Estados Unidos y Europa. Estos descubrimientos sirvieron como punto de partida para formular teorías sobre la formación geológica de Centroamérica y la biogeografía del Continente Americano. Sin embargo, se desconoce mucha información sobre los fósiles reportados en la época. Se realizó una extensa revisión documental en bibliotecas virtuales de América y Europa, en la Biblioteca de la UNAH, en el Archivo Nacional de Honduras, en colecciones en línea de museos de Estados Unidos y Europa y consultas mediante correo electrónico, para identificar y documentar reportes sobresalientes de fósiles de Honduras. Los tres reportes aquí descritos, representan una pérdida importante de información paleontológica de Honduras, que demanda una mayor investigación de su destino final, y dejan abierta la pregunta si Honduras fue una “cantera de fósiles” para extranjeros, no reportada en la época.
Palabras Clave. Auguste Pomel, Alphonse Pinart, Charles Lyell, Centro América, Paleontología.
Deep Learning–Assisted Gait Parameter Assessment for Neurodegenerative Diseases: Model Development and Validation
Authors: Jing Yu , Qin Peinuan , Fan Xiangmin , Qiang Wei , Wencheng Zhu , Sun Wei , Tian Feng , Wang Dakuo
Published: July 2023

Background

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) are prevalent among older adults worldwide. Early diagnosis of NDD is challenging yet crucial. Gait status has been identified as an indicator of early-stage NDD changes and can play a significant role in diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Historically, gait assessment has relied on intricate but imprecise scales by trained professionals or required patients to wear additional equipment, causing discomfort. Advancements in artificial intelligence may completely transform this and offer a novel approach to gait evaluation.

Objective

This study aimed to use cutting-edge machine learning techniques to offer patients a noninvasive, entirely contactless gait assessment and provide health care professionals with precise gait assessment results covering all common gait-related parameters to assist in diagnosis and rehabilitation planning.

Methods

Data collection involved motion data from 41 different participants aged 25 to 85 (mean 57.51, SD 12.93) years captured in motion sequences using the Azure Kinect (Microsoft Corp; a 3D camera with a 30-Hz sampling frequency). Support vector machine (SVM) and bidirectional long short-term memory (Bi-LSTM) classifiers trained using spatiotemporal features extracted from raw data were used to identify gait types in each walking frame. Gait semantics could then be obtained from the frame labels, and all the gait parameters could be calculated accordingly. For optimal generalization performance of the model, the classifiers were trained using a 10-fold cross-validation strategy. The proposed algorithm was also compared with the previous best heuristic method. Qualitative and quantitative feedback from medical staff and patients in actual medical scenarios was extensively collected for usability analysis.

Results

The evaluations comprised 3 aspects. Regarding the classification results from the 2 classifiers, Bi-LSTM achieved an average precision, recall, and F1-score of 90.54%, 90.41%, and 90.38%, respectively, whereas these metrics were 86.99%, 86.62%, and 86.67%, respectively, for SVM. Moreover, the Bi-LSTM–based method attained 93.2% accuracy in gait segmentation evaluation (tolerance set to 2), whereas that of the SVM-based method achieved only 77.5% accuracy. For the final gait parameter calculation result, the average error rate of the heuristic method, SVM, and Bi-LSTM was 20.91% (SD 24.69%), 5.85% (SD 5.45%), and 3.17% (SD 2.75%), respectively.

Conclusions

This study demonstrated that the Bi-LSTM–based approach can effectively support accurate gait parameter assessment, assisting medical professionals in making early diagnoses and reasonable rehabilitation plans for patients with NDD.