bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
LABORATÓRIO-ESCOLA: CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO E PRÁTICAS DE ECOLOGIA PARA ALUNOS DA REDE PÚBLICA E SOCIEDADE EM GERAL
Authors: Gurgel Costa Victor Hugo , Turíbio e Silva Kionara Sarabella , Bezerra do Nascimento Alice Eduarda
Published: August 2021

O presente artigo consiste em estender os canais de comunicação da ciência na seara ambiental para a sociedade e, em especial, a alunos do ensino médio da rede pública, estimulando a inserção destes no meio científico mediante linguagem adequada. O projeto se desenvolve a partir da construção e divulgação de vídeos didáticos em redes sociais abordando em linguagem acessível os trabalhos desenvolvidos pelos cientistas da área de Ecologia da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Desse modo, espera-se aproximar sociedade, jovens estudantes e comunidade científica, desmistificando o distanciamento entre ciência e escola, estimulando o surgimento de novos cientistas e agregando maior abrangência e efetividade aos trabalhos desenvolvidos nos programas de graduação e pós-graduação em Ecologia e ciências afins.
O IMPACTO DA COVID-19 NA SAÚDE DE PESSOAS INSTITUCIONALIZADAS
Authors: Duarte Ferreira Neto Pedro , Wilma Fernandes Rosendo Clara , Anselmo Silva de Lima Flávio , Patrícia Ferreira Bezerra Yanka , Medeiros de Araújo Nunes Vilani , Pereira da Silva Lima Sulamita
Published: August 2021

Introdução: A população idosa, em número crescente no Brasil e no mundo, constitui um dos grupos mais vulneráveis à infecção pelo novo coronavírus. Tal fragilidade encontra-se ainda mais evidente naqueles que residem em Instituições de Longa Permanência para Idosos (ILPI), tendo em vista que, além de compor uma parcela fragilizada da faixa etária analisada, apresenta maior risco de contaminação e, ainda, de morbimortalidade geriátrica. Objetivo: Identificar o impacto da COVID-19 na saúde de pessoas idosas residentes de ILPI. Metodologia: Trata-se de estudo de revisão integrativa da literatura, realizado nos meses de novembro e dezembro de 2020, sintetizando estudos publicados sobre a temática. Buscou-se nas bases de dados Scielo, Lilacs e Medline, por meio dos descritores “idoso”, “COVID-19” e “Instituição de Longa Permanência para Idosos”. Como critérios de inclusão foram considerados artigos gratuitos, disponibilizados integralmente e que correspondem à temática analisada no estudo. Foram encontrados 16 trabalhos. Seguindo tais critérios e excluindo-se notas técnicas e artigos duplicados, verificamos 4 artigos. Resultados: As ILPI, como ambientes coletivos, possuem residentes com elevada vulnerabilidade à infecção pelo novo coronavírus. Naqueles idosos acometidos por quadros de demência, delirium e outras doenças neurológicas, o isolamento social aprofunda a gravidade da infecção pela COVID-19, dificultando, assim, as atividades relacionadas à atenção e assistência realizada pelos cuidadores. Ademais, caracteriza-se como medida fundamental a adoção do rastreamento laboratorial precoce para potencializar a prevenção de casos nas ILPI e promover o controle da infecção nesses centros. Percebe-se ainda uma deficiência referente à construção de um protocolo com medidas de profilaxia e manejo adequado de modo mais direcionado dentro das ILPI. Conclusões: Torna-se urgente um olhar cada vez mais atento às necessidades da população idosa, especialmente do grupo institucionalizado, de modo a promover políticas de investimento em cuidados de saúde integrais e realizados por equipe multiprofissional.
Występek uprowadzenia osoby małoletniej lub nieporadnej na tle regulacji międzynarodowych
Authors: Miązek Michalina
Published: August 2021

International regulations provide comprehensive and sufficient protection against cross-border abductions and detentions. Among the most important international law instruments is the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. (The Hague, 25th October 1980) This international agreement allows protection for victims of the crime in question against its negative effects. In addition, the Convention guarantees the immediate return of the unlawfully abducted or detained to the country of permanent residence. Among the discussed international law documents, the Council Regulation No. 2201/2003 (the so-called Brussels II bis 27th November 2003) deserves special attention. It regulates jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments and parental responsibility.
The Application of Continuous Improvement (CI) Methodology in Small-Scale (SME) Jewellery / Gold Fabricators Refiners toward Efficient Work Process in Waste Management.
Authors: Kaspin Saadiah , Khairi Hanif , Hassan Oskar Hasdinor
Published: August 2021

This paper presents the rationale of the continuous improvement (CI) system to be applied for the small-scale jewellery industry in the state of Kelantan State of Malaysia. The manufacturer’s inefficiency during the fabrication process directly contributes to the potentially lost gold in scrap (waste) form that would eventually affect the producer's profit margin and may lead to a compromised quality of end products. Hence, the adoption of appropriate quality management applications and good practices are key to enhance business and operational efficiency towards sustainability of gold scrap and waste handling that may lead to potential economic loss.
Keywords: Sustainability; gold waste; continuous improvement (CI); jewellery industry 
eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6iSI4.2899
Mobile Phone Addiction: Determinant Factors among Students in a Malaysian Public University
Authors: Chan Yuen Fook , Narasuman Suthagar
Published: August 2021

The present study was conducted to examine mobile addiction determinant factors among university students in higher education in Malaysia. A total of 162 students responded to the online survey questionnaire. The study employed a quantitative-based research method to obtain data, and the research instruments consist of a set of combined questionnaires adopted from two Ph.D. studies. The correlation result between mobile addiction and attitude showed a stronger association than with the purpose of use. However, linear regression only indicated a significant contribution of students’ attitude towards mobile addiction variance.
Keywords: Attitude; Mobile addiction; Purpose of Use: University students 
eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6iSI4.2905
Active Sampling Procedure of Indoor Air Quality to Evaluate Airborne Fungi in Dental Building of Higher Education Institution
Authors: Mohd Sarmin Nurul ‘Izzah , Muhd Idris Lutfi Nur Hanan , Muhamad Darus Fairus , Said Gulam Khan Hasnah Begum
Published: August 2021

The study aimed to measure the concentration and composition of airborne fungi in a higher education institution. The temperature and relative humidity were recorded using TSI Q Trak Indoor Air Quality Monitor. The mean concentration of the indoor air fungi was in the range between 17.67–91.28 CFU/m³. The most abundant airborne fungi were Aspergillus (22%), Fusarium (17%), and Penicillium (15%). The highest mean range concentration of airborne fungi was in the evening followed by in the afternoon and in the morning with a value range between 74 to 148 CFU/m³, 18 to 148 CFU/m³, and 5 to 30 CFU/m³, respectively.
Keywords: active sampling; airborne fungi; indoor air quality; dental building.
eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6iSI4.2910
Quranic Circles Attendance: A tool for stress relief among Malaysian medical students?
Authors: Katiman Diana , Osman Muhamed T , Yunus Raudah , Nawawi Hapizah
Published: August 2021

Medical students may attend Quranic Circles (QC) to cope with stress. Study objectives were to determine its prevalence and investigate its relationship with students' perception of stress and quality of life (QoL). 339 students responded. 78.8% were female and median age was 22. 118 (34.8%) students reported higher stressor levels. 73% attended QC at least a few times a month. They had high spirituality/religiosity (S/R) scores (mean Duke University Religion Index (DUREL) score = 22.43 + 3.23). They have lower stressor levels, higher S/R scores, and better QoL. Clinical year students recorded a better QoL than the pre-clinical year students.
Keywords: Malaysia, Medical students, Quranic Circles, Stress 
eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6iSI4.2911
Medical Tourism from the Perspectives of Industry Players: How Critical is Government Support?
Authors: Rosnan Herwina , Yusof Norzayana
Published: August 2021

The present study aims to derive the role of the government in developing Malaysian medical tourism. Nine semi-structured interviews were conducted, and data were analysed thematically using Atlas.ti version 8. The study derived four main challenges facing private hospitals and healthcare facilitators, which are regulatory burden, scarcity of health professionals, poor collaboration with state government and low cooperation from other agencies. These challenges then drew the government’s role accordingly. Hence, this article strongly calls for regular dialogues between government agencies, private hospitals and healthcare facilitators to ensure that all stakeholders are on the same page about developing the industry.
Keywords: Medical Tourism, Private Hospitals, Healthcare Facilitators, Government 
eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6iSI4.2912
Implementation of Defect Management Principle in Maintenance Practice at Local Authority
Authors: Abdullah Ahmad Sharim , Said Shahrul Yani , Safiee Lilis Shereena
Published: August 2021

The purpose of this project is to develop processes for defect control in Malaysian public buildings. As a result, two objectives were established to achieve the goal: the study of defect management principles and analysis of defect management principles implementation levels in public building maintenance practises. Three local governments in the state of Selangor were the subjects of case studies. Using a systematic interview process, three building maintenance personnel were interviewed. Overall, the findings of this study revealed that each case study utilised defect management principles in a distinctive method. Despite the management and technical constraints, they are nevertheless able to manage the fault effectively.
Keywords: Building maintenance, defect management, public building, local authority
eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6iSI4.2919
Увеличение оптической мощности микродисковых лазеров InGaAs/GaAs, перенесенных на кремниевую подложку методом термокомпрессии
Authors: Зубов Ф.И. , Максимов М.В. , Крыжановская Н.В. , Моисеев Э.И. , Надточий А.М. , Драгунова А.C. , Блохин С.А. , Воробьев А.А. , Можаров А.М. , Минтаиров С.А. , Калюжный Н.А. , Жуков А.Е.
Published: August 2021

The output power is studied under continuous-wave operation of microdisk lasers with InGaAs/GaAs quantum well-dots hybridly integrated with a silicon substrate with the epitaxial side down using the thermocompression bonding method. Owing a decrease in the thermal resistance and suppression of self-heating, an increase in the values of currents is observed at which the power is saturated and the lasing is quenched, as well as an increase in the peak power. In microdisks with a diameter of 19 µm, the highest output optical power in the continuous wave regime was 9.4 mW.
Механические свойства композитного покрытия SiC на графите, полученного методом замещения атомов
Authors: Гращенко А.С. , Кукушкин С.А. , Осипов А.В. , Редьков А.В.
Published: August 2021

The mechanical properties of composite coatings made of silicon carbide on graphite are studied for the first time. For the deposition of coatings, a new method of annealing the initial graphite was used, which was in contact with a silicon melt in an atmosphere of carbon monoxide.The samples were studied by nanoindentation and scanning electron microscopy. It is shown that the formed coating consists of a continuous film of monocrystalline silicon carbide lying on the surface, dendrites and crystalline druses, with roots going deep into the sample through a system of pores. It is shown that the coating significantly increases the mechanical characteristics of the graphite surface, including the microhardness.
Теплопроводность наножидкостей: влияние формы частиц
Authors: Эйдельман Е.Д. , Вуль А.Я.
Published: August 2021

The paper proposes a modified Maxwell formula applied to the calculation of the thermal conductivity of nanofluids. It is shown that the use of elongated particles or chains of nanoparticles leads to a significant increase in thermal conductivity. Theoretical estimates based on the proposed model are in good agreement with experimental data.
The Association Between Patients' eHealth Literacy and Satisfaction With Shared Decision-making and Well-being: Multicenter Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Xu Richard Huan , Zhou Ling-Ming , Wong Eliza Lai-Yi , Wang Dong
Published: August 2021

Background

Although previous studies have shown that a high level of health literacy can improve patients’ ability to engage in health-related shared decision-making (SDM) and improve their quality of life, few studies have investigated the role of eHealth literacy in improving patient satisfaction with SDM (SSDM) and well-being.

Objective

This study aims to assess the relationship between patients’ eHealth literacy and their socioeconomic determinants and to investigate the association between patients’ eHealth literacy and their SSDM and well-being.

Methods

The data used in this study were obtained from a multicenter cross-sectional survey in China. The eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS) and Investigating Choice Experiments Capability Measure for Adults were used to measure patients’ eHealth literacy and capability well-being, respectively. The SSDM was assessed by using a self-administered questionnaire. The Kruskal-Wallis one-way analysis of variance and Wilcoxon signed-rank test were used to compare the differences in the eHEALS, SSDM, and Investigating Choice Experiments Capability Measure for Adults scores of patients with varying background characteristics. Ordinary least square regression models were used to assess the relationship among eHealth literacy, SSDM, and well-being adjusted by patients’ background characteristics.

Results

A total of 569 patients completed the questionnaire. Patients who were male, were highly educated, were childless, were fully employed, were without chronic conditions, and indicated no depressive disorder reported a higher mean score on the eHEALS. Younger patients (SSDM≥61 years=88.6 vs SSDM16-30 years=84.2) tended to show higher SSDM. Patients who were rural residents and were well paid were more likely to report good capability well-being. Patients who had a higher SSDM and better capability well-being reported a significantly higher level of eHealth literacy than those who had lower SSDM and poorer capability well-being. The regression models showed a positive relationship between eHealth literacy and both SSDM (β=.22; P<.001) and well-being (β=.26; P<.001) after adjusting for patients’ demographic, socioeconomic status, lifestyle, and health status variables.

Conclusions

This study showed that patients with a high level of eHealth literacy are more likely to experience optimal SDM and improved capability well-being. However, patients’ depressive status may alter the relationship between eHealth literacy and SSDM.
The Extent of User Involvement in the Design of Self-tracking Technology for Bipolar Disorder: Literature Review
Authors: Majid Shazmin , Reeves Stuart , Figueredo Grazziela , Brown Susan , Lang Alexandra , Moore Matthew , Morriss Richard
Published: August 2021

Background

The number of self-monitoring apps for bipolar disorder (BD) is increasing. The involvement of users in human-computer interaction (HCI) research has a long history and is becoming a core concern for designers working in this space. The application of models of involvement, such as user-centered design, is becoming standardized to optimize the reach, adoption, and sustained use of this type of technology.

Objective

This paper aims to examine the current ways in which users are involved in the design and evaluation of self-monitoring apps for BD by investigating 3 specific questions: are users involved in the design and evaluation of technology? If so, how does this happen? And what are the best practice ingredients regarding the design of mental health technology?

Methods

We reviewed the available literature on self-tracking technology for BD and make an overall assessment of the level of user involvement in design. The findings were reviewed by an expert panel, including an individual with lived experience of BD, to form best practice ingredients for the design of mental health technology. This combines the existing practices of patient and public involvement and HCI to evolve from the generic guidelines of user-centered design and to those that are tailored toward mental health technology.

Results

For the first question, it was found that out of the 11 novel smartphone apps included in this review, 4 (36%) self-monitoring apps were classified as having no mention of user involvement in design, 1 (9%) self-monitoring app was classified as having low user involvement, 4 (36%) self-monitoring apps were classified as having medium user involvement, and 2 (18%) self-monitoring apps were classified as having high user involvement. For the second question, it was found that despite the presence of extant approaches for the involvement of the user in the process of design and evaluation, there is large variability in whether the user is involved, how they are involved, and to what extent there is a reported emphasis on the voice of the user, which is the ultimate aim of such design approaches. For the third question, it is recommended that users are involved in all stages of design with the ultimate goal of empowering and creating empathy for the user.

Conclusions

Users should be involved early in the design process, and this should not just be limited to the design itself, but also to associated research ensuring end-to-end involvement. Communities in health care–based design and HCI design need to work together to increase awareness of the different methods available and to encourage the use and mixing of the methods as well as establish better mechanisms to reach the target user group. Future research using systematic literature search methods should explore this further.
Noisy Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation Combined With a Multisensory Balance Program in Older Adults With Moderate to High Fall Risk: Protocol for a Feasibility Study for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: McLaren Ruth , Smith Paul F , Lord Sue , Kaur Preet Kamal , Zheng Yiwen , Taylor Denise
Published: August 2021

Background

Reduced mobility and falls are common among older adults. Balance retraining programs are effective in reducing falls and in improving balance and mobility. Noisy galvanic vestibular stimulation is a low-level electrical stimulation used to reduce the threshold for the firing of vestibular neurons via a mechanism of stochastic resonance.

Objective

This study aims to determine the feasibility of using noisy galvanic vestibular stimulation to augment a balance training program for older adults at risk of falls. We hypothesize that noisy galvanic vestibular stimulation will enhance the effects of balance retraining in older adults at risk of falls

Methods

In this 3-armed randomized controlled trial, community dwelling older adults at risk of falling will be randomly assigned to a noisy galvanic vestibular stimulation plus balance program (noisy galvanic vestibular stimulation group), sham plus balance program (sham group), or a no treatment group (control). Participants will attend the exercise group twice a week for 8 weeks with assessment of balance and gait pretreatment, posttreatment, and at 3 months postintervention. Primary outcome measures include postural sway, measured by center of pressure velocity, area and root mean square, and gait parameters such as speed, step width, step variability, and double support time. Spatial memory will also be measured using the triangle completion task and the 4 Mountains Test.

Results

Recruitment began in November 2020. Data collection and analysis are expected to be completed by December 2022.

Conclusions

This study will evaluate the feasibility of using noisy galvanic vestibular stimulation alongside balance retraining in older adults at risk of falls and will inform the design of a fully powered randomized controlled trial.

Trial Registration

New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12620001172998); https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=379944

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/32085
Peer Review of “Finding Potential Adverse Events in the Unstructured Text of Electronic Health Care Records: Development of the Shakespeare Method” (Preprint)
Authors: Antoniou Mark
Published: August 2021

UNSTRUCTURED

This is a peer review report.
Effectiveness of a WeChat group-based parental intervention in preventing unintentional injuries among children aged 0–3 years in China: A randomized controlled trial (Preprint)
Authors: Ma Xueqi , Zhang Qi , Jiang Ruo , Lu Jun , Chen Kaiyue , Wang Huiping , Xia Qinghua , Zheng Jicui , Li Xiaohong
Published: August 2021

BACKGROUND

Unintentional injuries are a major public health problem to children worldwide. With the widespread use of smartphones in China, social networking mobile applications, such as WeChat, are potential ways to implement parent-based interventions.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of WeChat group-based parental intervention programs in preventing unintentional injuries in children aged 0–3 years in China.

METHODS

We conducted a randomized controlled trial from March 2019 to March 2020. A total of 365 parents of children aged 0–3 years in Shanghai were randomly allocated to intervention and control groups, and 276 participants completed the follow-up. We used generalized estimation equations to assess intervention effectiveness at baseline and after one year. Outcome measures included children’s unintentional injury incidences, parents’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors.

RESULTS

During the one year follow-up, unintentional injury incidences increased from 9.00% to 11.70% in the intervention group and from 9.90% to 22.90% in the control group. The changes did not differ between the groups (odds ratio [OR] 0.67, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.13-3.48). Changes in the parents’ attitudes toward injury attribution (b 0.10, 95% CI 0.09-0.21) and preventability (b 0.16, 95% CI 0.01-0.33) did not differ between the two groups. Changes in parents’ attitudes toward responsibility in the intervention group were greater than those in the control group (b 0.33, 95% CI 0.15, 0.51). Changes in parents' daily supervision behavior in the intervention group was greater than those in the control group (b 0.43, 95% CI 0.02-0.84), and changes in behaviors of preventing specific injuries were significantly different between the groups (b 1.60, 95% CI 1.05-2.16).

CONCLUSIONS

Although WeChat group-based parental intervention cannot directly reduce the occurrence of children’s unintentional injuries, it can improve parents’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors pertaining to prevention of unintentional injuries.

CLINICALTRIAL

China Clinical Trials Registry ChiCTR1900020753; http://www.chictr.org.cn/index.aspx
Directrices de la reestructuración de la industria automotriz mundial y sus implicaciones para México
Authors: González Pérez Gilberto
Published: August 2021

La industria automotriz (IA) es un sistema que adopta conjuntos amplios de tecnologías aunados a un modelo de negocio sustentado en la movilidad privativa; el presente documento explora las directrices de su reestructuración para situar el rol y posición que guarda la industria mexicana en el entramado de manufactura y consumo global, teniendo como contexto la transición sociotécnica hacia el paradigma de movilidad interactiva; se concluye que la estrategia centrada en atraer fuertes flujos de inversión extranjera directa (IED) minó las capacidades productivas nacionales. Dicho resultado deja al país en una situación desventajosa, en un contexto donde la ventaja centrada en bajos salarios se diluye, frente a la necesidad de consolidar capacidades de conocimiento requeridas para instrumentar la digitalización y automatización de procesos emergente en el sector.
El origen de los mercados de emisiones. La mercantilización de la regulación ambiental para contaminantes aéreos en Estados Unidos.
Authors: Vega Ruiz Ricardo
Published: August 2021

Este artículo describe el nacimiento de la regulación de contaminantes atmosféricos, así como su transformación, que de estar bajo control estatal transitó a un régimen basado en instrumentos de mercado. Muestra la paulatina mercantilización del abordaje de los problemas de contaminación aérea, cuyos orígenes se encuentran en Estados Unidos y que se condensó en tres momentos históricos: la conformación del Emission Trading Program (1982), el programa Average between refineries (1985) y el Acid Rain Program (1995). Estos experimentos, dentro del régimen de regulación ambiental de comando y control, desembocaron en la conformación del primer mercado de emisiones atmosféricas contaminantes en la historia mundial y abrieron el camino de un nuevo régimen de regulación ambiental conocido como tope y comercio.
Reinterpretar la teoría monetaria moderna: Generación de liquidez y emisión de moneda fiat
Authors: Yasuhara Tsuyoshi
Published: August 2021

La teoría monetaria moderna (TMM) muestra el punto de vista alternativo del déficit fiscal. El gasto fiscal nunca resulta una quiebra para el gobierno. Los economistas de la TMM en Estados Unidos y Japón enfocan el teorema de la TMM de cómo el gasto fiscal produce el activo adicional en el sector privado de igual saldo.

Wray (2014) explica que las transacciones entre los pasivos menos liquidables y otros más liquidables generan la liquidez, y tal mecanismo dirige la cotización de la moneda fiat (por decreto). Esta relación causal debe entenderse en la misma línea del teorema de la TMM. Se identifica la condición de que el teorema y la relación causal de la liquidez a la cotización monetaria son (in)compatibles usando el modelo del ajuste entre inversión y ahorro. El estudio basado en la matriz de la teoría consistente de stock-flujo no ayuda a entender el efecto del gasto fiscal en la inversión, la ganancia, y el pago de interés y de los dividendos de las empresas. La relación entre el gasto fiscal y el activo incrementado del sector privado no se identifica en la equivalencia, por lo que el déficit fiscal expandido no es compatible necesariamente con el crecimiento del activo del sector privado.

 
The Impact of Movement, Physical Activity and Position on Urine Production: A Pilot Study
Authors: Deger Mutlu , Kapila Vansh , Denys Marie Astrid , Aridogan Ibrahim , Everaert Karel , Hervé François
Published: August 2021

Background: Many different internal factors have been proven to
influence urine production such as age, weight, and quality of sleep.
External factors such as consumption of caffeine and fluid consumption
have been shown to have an impact on urine production. Aim: To
investigate the impact of movement, physical activity, and position on
urine production. Methods: This prospective observational study was
executed at Ghent University Hospital, Belgium. Study participation was
open for anyone visiting the hospital. Participants collected 1 basic
and 2 extended 24-hour urine collections and filled in questionnaires
concerning their general health and physical activity. Urinary levels of
osmolality, sodium, and creatinine were determined. Data on movement,
physical activity and position was described. Results: An increase in
body movement leads to a significant increase in diuresis during
daytime, night-time, and 24 hours (p=0,002, p= <0,001, and
p=<0,001, respectively). An increase in body movement leads to
a significant decrease in osmolality during night-time and 24 hours
(p=0,009, and p=0,004, respectively). However, no significant influence
of movement on osmolality was found during daytime (p=0,12). An increase
in body movement leads to a significant decrease in creatinine during
daytime, night-time, and 24 hours (p=0,001, <0,001, and
p=<0,001, respectively). An increase in body movement leads to
a significant increase in sodium during daytime (p=0,046) but this was
statistically significant during night-time and 24 hours (p=0,32, and
p=0,84 respectively). Conclusion: Our study demonstrates a statistically
significant association of movement, physical activity, and position
with urine production. It would therefore be interesting to explore this
association further with the use of new technology to have more accurate
data. Here lays a potential role for conservative measurements and
lifestyle adaptations in the management of patients with bothersome LUTS
and more precisely nocturia.
Comparing the Safety and Effectiveness of Dedicated Radiofrequency Transseptal Wires to Electrified Metal Guidewires
Authors: Wasserlauf Jeremiah , Knight Bradley
Published: August 2021

Application of electrocautery to a metal guidewire can be used to
perform transseptal puncture (TSP). Dedicated radiofrequency guidewires
(RF) may represent a better alternative. This study compares safety and
effectiveness of electrified guidewires to a dedicated RF wire. TSP was
performed on porcine hearts using an electrified 0.014” or 0.032”
guidewire under various power settings compared to TSP using a dedicated
RF wire with 5W power. The primary endpoint was the number of attempts
required to achieve TSP. Secondary endpoints included the rate of TSP
failure, TSP consistency, effect of the distance between tip of the
guidewire and the tip of the dilator, and effect of RF power output
level. Qualitative secondary endpoints included tissue puncture defect
appearance, thermal damage to the TSP guidewire or dilator, and tissue
temperature using thermal imaging. The RF wire required 1.10 ± 0.47
attempts to cross the septum. The 0.014” electrified guidewire required
2.17 ± 2.36 attempts (2.0x higher than the RF wire; p<0.01),
and the 0.032” electrified guidewire required 3.90 ± 2.93 attempts
(3.5x higher than the RF wire; p<0.01). Electrified guidewires
had a higher rate of TSP failure, larger defects, more tissue charring,
higher temperatures, and greater tissue heating. Fewer RF applications
were required to achieve TSP using a dedicated RF wire compared to an
electrified guidewire. Smaller defects and lower tissue temperatures
were also observed using the RF wire. Electrified guidewires required
greater energy delivery and were associated with equipment damage and
tissue charring.
Rozwój liniowej infrastruktury transportu rowerowego w województwie mazowieckim
Authors: Roman Monika
Published: August 2021

Artykuł dotyczy rozwoju liniowej infrastruktury transportu rowerowego w województwie mazowieckim. W pracy wykorzystano źródła wtórne pochodzące z raportów publikowanych przez Główny Urząd Statystyczny – „Transport i Łączność” i „Turystyka” za 2016 rok. Celem przeprowadzonych badań było określenie rozwoju liniowej infrastruktury transportu rowerowego w ujęciu regionalnym dla województwa mazowieckiego. Analizie podlegały szlaki turystyczne rowerowe oraz ścieżki rowerowe. Za poziom analizy przyjęto powiaty województwa mazowieckiego. Z przeprowadzonych badań wynika, że poziom infrastruktury transportu rowerowego w powiatach jest mocno zróżnicowany.
Rynek ubezpieczeń transportowych w Polsce
Authors: Brzeziński Stanisław , Lewandowska Kamila , Rokicki Tomasz
Published: August 2021

W pracy przedstawiono zagadnienia związane z rynkiem ubezpieczeń transportowych w Polsce. Źródłem materiałów były dane z GUS. Okres badań dotyczył lat 2006–2015. Rynek po stronie podażowej był dosyć stabilny, nie było gwałtownych zmian w liczbie firm i jego strukturze. W pracy dokonano analizy zmian w liczbie i wartości ubezpieczeń transportowych, a także ich udziału w ubezpieczeniach z działu II. Stwierdzono, że zmiany w ubezpieczeniach w transporcie samochodowym były bardziej skorelowane ze zmianami sytuacji gospodarczej niż w odniesieniu do ubezpieczeń w innych gałęziach. Przyczyną takiej zależności może być dominujący udział przewozów samochodowych w transporcie.
Integration of Ukraine’s grain market logistics into the international institutional environment
Authors: Cherevko Heorhiy , Kolodiichuk Volodymyr
Published: August 2021

The purpose of the article is to present the main research results on the possibility of defining and substantiating effective areas for the further integration of Ukraine’s cereal logistics into the international institutional environment on the basis of assessment and ensuring the degree of mutual compliance of national and international grain standardization systems. During the conducted researches it has been proved that unification of logistic standards of the world economy puts qualitatively new demands on the functioning of the grain market of Ukraine and conditions of its integration in global logistics. Standardization of grain ensures compliance with national and international parameters. It has been found that the national and European grain estimation parameters have significant differences in the evaluation criteria. In Europe the basic indicator of grain is the protein content, while in Ukraine the basic indicator of grain is the content of gluten. Existing grain standards of different countries do not provide complete unification and naturally, these standards are different. It goes without question that the grain purity is a key indicator for sale and purchase operations on the world grain market. It is determined, that the availability of appropriate technical equipment for elevators, especially laboratories for quality control of grain, which meets world standards, is a significant factor in successful integration of Ukraine’s grain market into the international environment. It is proved, that the quality of Ukrainian wheat meets the prevailing requirements of world standards, but the problem of implementing the breeding potential in the conditions of farms is complicated by the failure to comply with the technology of growing crops, their significant damage, diseases as well as saving on quality seed material due to lack of financial resources from agricultural producers, etc. According to the results of the research of the Association of Grain and Food Trade (GAFTA) activity, which provides 80% of world trade in the grain market, it is established, that the principle of the Association’s systemic approach to the regulation of contractual relations among the participants in the organization is implemented in the system of trade security (GTAS). Certification according to GTAS requirements will enable the integration of Ukraine’s grain market into the international institutional environment.
Środki techniczne związane z przechowywaniem i transportem owoców ziarnkowych
Authors: Rysz Maria
Published: August 2021

Ważnymi środkami technicznymi w sadownictwie są magazynowanie oraz transport, a ich rola wynika między innymi z sezonowości produkcji. W artykule opisano różne typy przechowalni wykorzystywanych przez sadowników, a także sposoby magazynowania owoców ziarnkowych z uwzględnieniem wymaganych warunków mikroklimatycznych. Zaprezentowano również podstawowe funkcje opakowań jako skutecznego środka zabezpieczającego przed czynnikami mechanicznymi i klimatycznymi podczas przechowywania i transportu owoców. Opisano różnorodne środki transportu owoców oraz warunki mikroklimatyczne, które mają wpływ na ich jakość w czasie przewożenia. Zastosowanie nowoczesnych środków technicznych związanych z przechowywaniem oraz transportem, stosowanych w Polsce coraz częściej pozwala na to, aby owoce o wysokiej jakości były dostępne dla konsumenta nie tylko w sezonie, ale przez cały rok.
Sytuacja polskich przedsiębiorstw na rynku usług transportowych
Authors: Kulińska Ewa , Dendera-Gruszka Małgorzata , Wojtynek Liliana
Published: August 2021

W artykule przedstawiono możliwości i problemy polskich przedsiębiorstw na rynku usług transportowych. Dokonano analizy danych statystycznych dotyczących rynku transportu drogowego w Polsce. Przedstawiono analizę wyników badań dotyczącą specyfiki funkcjonowania przedsiębiorstw transportowych jako konkurentów przedsiębiorstwa transportowego zlokalizowanego na terenie województwa śląskiego oraz wnioski końcowe.
Funkcjonowanie i rozwój Komunalnego Zakładu Komunikacyjnego w Białymstoku
Authors: Dubrowski Krzysztof , Rokicki Tomasz
Published: August 2021

W pracy przedstawiono funkcjonowanie i kierunki rozwoju przedsiębiorstwa transportu publicznego na przykładzie Komunalnego Zakładu Komunikacyjnego Spółka z o.o. (KZK). Źródła materiałów stanowiła analiza dostępnej literatury z zakresu komunikacji miejskiej, dokumentacja przedsiębiorstwa, wywiad kierowany z prezesem spółki i obserwacja uczestnicząca. Okres badań dotyczył lat 2014–2015. Do analizy i prezentacji wyników pracy wykorzystano metodę opisową, tabelaryczną, graficzną oraz analizę SWOT. Stwierdzono, że przedsiębiorstwo dość mocno wykorzystywało swoje zasoby. Mimo to nie miało pozycji dominującej na rynku, miało najmniejsze udziały pod względem wykonanych wozokilometrów i wozogodzin. Szansą rozwoju KZK są inwestycje. Najważniejszą jest budowa nowej zajezdni, która pozwoli na zwiększenie skali działania. Inne działanie inwestycyjne związane było z zakupem nowych autobusów. Wszystkie inwestycje dotyczyły więc podstawowych zasobów przedsiębiorstwa. Działania inwestycyjne przyczynią się tez do lepszego postrzegania transportu miejskiego przez jego użytkowników.
Contemporary concepts in the management of military supply chains
Authors: Jałowiec Tomasz
Published: August 2021

The paper presents the role and importance of contemporary concepts in the management of military supply chains. On the basis of the analysis of the literature on the subject of research, the specifics of the military sector determining the use of the assumptions of modern management concepts were pointed out. The aim of the conducted research was to identify and evaluate the impact of selected concepts on the management of modern military supply chains, specific in many respects.
Improvement of the logistics chain of the enterprise: practical aspects
Authors: Andrusiv Uliana , Cherchata Anzhela
Published: August 2021

The article is devoted to application of distributive logistics at an enterprise. For determining peculiarities of functioning of the logistic chain, an analysis of each of its components has been made. On the basis of the obtained results, the necessity of creating a distribution center at an enterprise in the context of improving its logistics chain has been substantiated. As a priority direction for determining the variant of location of a distribution center for an enterprise the method of determining of the weight center has been proposed.
Nowoczesne rozwiązania w pojazdach ciężarowych i ich wpływ na bezpieczeństwo ruchu drogowego
Authors: Gądek-Hawlena Teresa , Los Marcelina
Published: August 2021

Z powodu ogromnej liczby wypadków i ich negatywnych konsekwencji działania na rzecz poprawy bezpieczeństwa ruchu drogowego powinny obejmować wszystkie grupy uczestników ruchu drogowego. Liczba wypadków drogowych powodowanych przez kierowców samochodów ciężarowych utrzymuje się na wysokim poziomie, a ich najczęstszą przyczyną jest zmęczenie. Producenci samochodów ciężarowych chcąc zmienić te realia, wprowadzają wiele nowoczesnych rozwiązań wpływających na wzrost bezpieczeństwa pojazdów oraz na komfort jazdy. W artykule zaprezentowano wyniki badań, których celem było określenie typów niebezpiecznego zachowania kierowców zawodowych oraz ocena wprowadzanych w pojazdach ciężarowych rozwiązań wpływających na bezpieczeństwo ruchu drogowego.
Big Data jako wsparcie w zarządzaniu łańcuchami dostaw
Authors: Nowik Magdalena
Published: August 2021

Celem artykułu było rozpoznanie korzyści z zastosowania koncepcji Big Data jako istotnego narzędzia do zarządzania i optymalizacji łańcuchów dostaw oraz procesów logistycznych. Na początku opracowania wyjaśniono pojęcie Big Data oraz określono główne cechy tej koncepcji. W kolejnej części wskazano na obszary zastosowania Big Data oraz podano przykłady użycia tego rozwiązania w łańcuchach dostaw oraz logistyce. Z badań wynika, że analiza Big Data może znacznie przyczynić się do rozwoju łańcuchów dostaw oraz ogniw w nich funkcjonujących.
The challenges and prospects of exchange market logistics in the Republic of Belarus
Authors: Hurykava Halina , Naskova Sviatlana , Vasilyeu Viktar
Published: August 2021

The article is devoted to the development of exchange logistics in the Republic of Belarus. The main challenges and prospects of exchange logistics of PJSC Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (hereinafter referred to as BUCE) are analysed from the legal and economic points of view. The regulatory framework directing the mechanism of exchange logistics, the main indicators of the logistics system of the Republic of Belarus and the indicators of the structure of exchange logistics of BUCE are used in the analysis. The results obtained make it possible to assess the importance of exchange logistics and to identify the main factors impeding its further development and efficiency.
Organizacja pracy wózka widłowego w procesie rozładunku samochodu ciężarowego
Authors: Klepacki Bogdan , Betcher Daria
Published: August 2021

W opracowaniu przedstawiono problematykę pracy wózka widłowego w procesie rozładunku samochodu. W trakcie badań ustalono czynności tworzące ten proces, określono ich kolejność, dokonano pomiaru czasu trwania poszczególnych operacji oraz przedstawiono proces rozładunku za pomocą wykresu Gantta. Stwierdzono, że rozładunek pojazdu był sprawnie realizowany, co umożliwiało zachowanie ciągłości innych procesów w przedsiębiorstwie. Na efektywność rozładunku korzystnie wpływał też prawidłowy układ magazynu, który pozwalał operatorowi wózka widłowego na wykonywanie swobodnych manewrów.
Critical Role for Hepatocyte-Specific eNOS in NAFLD and NASH
Authors: Cunningham Rory P. , Moore Mary P. , Dashek Ryan J. , Meers Grace M. , Takahashi Takamune , Sheldon Ryan D. , Wheeler Andrew A. , Diaz-Arias Alberto , Ibdah Jamal A. , Parks Elizabeth J. , Thyfault John P. , Rector R. Scott
Published: August 2021

Regulation of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) in hepatocytes may be an important target in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) development and progression to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). In this study, we show genetic deletion and viral knockdown of hepatocyte-specific eNOS exacerbated hepatic steatosis and inflammation, decreased hepatic mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation and respiration, increased mitochondrial H2O2 emission, and impaired the hepatic mitophagic (BNIP3 and LC3II) response. Conversely, overexpressing eNOS in hepatocytes in vitro and in vivo increased hepatocyte mitochondrial respiration and attenuated Western diet–induced NASH. Moreover, patients with elevated NAFLD activity score (histology score of worsening steatosis, hepatocyte ballooning, and inflammation) exhibited reduced hepatic eNOS expression, which correlated with reduced hepatic mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation and lower hepatic protein expression of mitophagy protein BNIP3. The current study reveals an important molecular role for hepatocyte-specific eNOS as a key regulator of NAFLD/NASH susceptibility and mitochondrial quality control with direct clinical correlation to patients with NASH.