bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Animal Trauma Triage Score, Modified Glasgow Coma Scale, age, and weight were associated with outcome in feline bite wounds (1,065 cases): a VetCOT registry study
Authors: Tinsley Ashlei T. , Oyama Mark A. , Reineke Erica L.
Published: March 2023

OBJECTIVE

To identify associations between admission variables, Animal Trauma Triage (ATT) score, and Modified Glasgow Coma Scale (MGCS) score with need for transfusion or surgical interventions and survival to discharge in cats with bite wounds.

ANIMALS

1,065 cats with bite wounds.

PROCEDURES

Records of cats with bite wounds were obtained from the VetCOT registry from April 2017 to June 2021. Variables included point of care laboratory values, signalment, weight, illness severity scores, and surgical intervention. Associations between admission parameters, terciles of MGCS, quantiles of ATT scores, and death or euthanasia were assessed using univariable and multivariable logistic regression analysis.

RESULTS

872 cats (82%) survived to discharge, while 170 (88%) were euthanized and 23(12%) died. In the multivariable model, age, weight, surgical treatment, ATT and MGCS scores were associated with nonsurvival. For every 1 year of age, odds of nonsurvival increased by 7% (P = .003) and for every 1 kg of body weight, odds of nonsurvival decreased by 14% (P = .005). Odds of dying increased with lower MGCS and higher ATT scores (MGCS: 104% [95% CI, 116% to 267%; P < .001]; ATT: 351% [95% CI, 321% to 632%; P < .001). Odds of dying decreased by 84% (P < .001) in cats that underwent surgery versus those that did not.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

This multicenter study indicated association of higher ATT and lower MGCS with worse outcome. Older age increased the odds of nonsurvival, while each kilogram increase in bodyweight decreased odds of nonsurvival. To our knowledge, this study is the first to describe associations of age and weight with outcome in feline trauma patients.
Current per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) research points to a growing threat in animals
Authors: Brake Heather D. , Langfeldt Antonia , Kaneene John B. , Wilkins Melinda J.
Published: March 2023

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals that are colorless, odorless, and oil and water repellent. Their widespread use in manufacturing and industrial processes has resulted in environmental contamination found across the world. Exposure to PFAS can lead to a variety of adverse human health outcomes such as increased cholesterol, liver damage, immune suppression, and disruption of endocrine and reproductive systems. Exposure to this family of chemicals is considered a significant public health threat. Though nearly every human and animal around the world has been exposed, most of what is known regarding health effects and toxicological processes of PFAS in animals stems from human epidemiological and laboratory animal studies. Discoveries of PFAS contamination on dairy farms and concerns for companion animals have increased interest in PFAS research related to our veterinary patients. In the limited studies published to date, PFAS has been demonstrated in serum, liver, kidneys, and milk of production animals and has been linked to changes in liver enzymes, cholesterol levels, and thyroid hormones in dogs and cats. This is further addressed in the companion Currents in One Health by Brake et al, AJVR, July 2023. There is a gap in understanding the routes of exposure, absorption of PFAS, and adverse health effects among our veterinary patients. The purpose of this review is to summarize the current literature on PFAS in animals and discuss the implications for our veterinary patients.
Career stage differences in mental health symptom burden and help seeking among veterinarians during COVID-19
Authors: Russon Jody M. , Bland Krista , Ravi-Caldwell Nivedita , Haak Patricia P. , Kryda Katharyn T. , Codecá Luca , Darby Brandy J. , Bissett Carolynn J. , Murphy Julia , Hungerford Laura
Published: March 2023

OBJECTIVE

To explore veterinarians’ mental health symptom burden during COVID-19 and identify differences in symptom burden, social support, help seeking, and incentives and barriers associated with receiving help across career stages.

SAMPLE

Online survey responses from 266 veterinarians between June 4 and September 8, 2021.

PROCEDURES

Respondents were grouped by career stage (early [< 5 years of experience], middle [5 to 19 years of experience], or late [≥ 20 years of experience]), and results were compared across groups.

RESULTS

Of the 262 respondents who reported years of experience, 26 (9.9%) were early career, 130 (49.6%) were midcareer, and 106 (40.4%) were late career. The overall mean anxiety and depression symptom burden score was 3.85 ± 3.47 (0 to 2 = normal; 3 to 5 = mild; 6 to 8 = moderate; and 9 to 12 = severe), with 62 of 220 (28.1%) respondents reporting moderate to severe symptom burden. Most (164/206 [79.6%]) reported not accessing behavioral health providers, and of these, 53.6% (88/164) reported at least mild symptom burden. There were significant differences in both symptom burden and mental health help-seeking intentions across career stages, with early- and midcareer (vs late-career) veterinarians reporting higher symptom burden (P = .002) and midcareer (vs late-career) veterinarians reporting higher help-seeking intentions (P = .006). Barriers and incentives for seeking mental health care were identified.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Findings revealed differences in symptom burden and intentions to seek mental health care across veterinary career stages. Incentives and barriers identified serve to explain these career stage differences.
Evaluation of Thermophysical and Strength Properties of Composite Panels Produced from Sugarcane Bagasse and Waste Newspapers
Authors: Etuk Sunday Edet , Robert Ubong Williams , Agbasi Okechukwu Ebuka , Inyang Namdie Joseph
Published: March 2023

Large quantities of waste newspapers and sugarcane bagasse are prevalently discarded by open burning or indiscriminate dumping, thereby posing severe danger to the environment and public health. This study sought to examine the feasibility of managing the wastes by recycling them into value-added products for building construction. Composite panels were fabricated using waste newspaper paste (WNP) with sugarcane bagasse particles (SBP) varied at 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100 % by weight of the composite mix. Epoxy resin was thoroughly mixed with its hardener and applied as binder. The samples were developed in triplicates per proportion of the SBP adopted and then dried completely before their thermophysical and strength properties were evaluated. It was observed that variations in mean values of water absorption (28.57 – 39.43 %), thickness swelling (6.21 - 8.33 %), specific heat capacity (1232 - 1312Jkg−1K−1) trended positively with increasing proportions of the SBP. Whereas nailability remained 100.0 % in all the cases, bulk density (689.4 - 640.5 kgm−3), thermal conductivity (0.1186 - 0.1163 Wm−1K−1), thermal diffusivity (1.396 - 1.384 x 10−7 m2s−1), and flexural strength (2.572 - 2.280 N/mm2) correlated inversely with the added fractions of the SBP. Generally, it was found that the samples could perform satisfactorily if applied as ceiling or partition elements in building design. Therefore, recycling of sugarcane bagasse and waste newspapers as described in this study could serve as a promising way of solving their disposal problems and also enhance achievement of low-cost and safe buildings.
Numerical Failure Analysis of Laminated Beams Using a Refined Finite Element Model
Authors: Layachi Maroua , Khechai Abdelhak , Ghrieb Abderrahmane , Layachi Safa
Published: March 2023

In the present investigation, laminated composite beams subjected to a bending static loading are studied in order to determine their failure mechanisms and the first ply failure (FPF) load. The FPF analysis is performed using a refined rectangular plate element. The present element is formulated based on the classical lamination theory (CLT) to calculate the in-plane stresses. To achieve this goal, several failure criterions, including Tsai-Wu, Tsai-Hill, Hashin, and Maximum Stress criteria, are used to predict failure mechanisms. These criterions are implemented within the finite element code to predict the different failure damages and responses of laminated beams from the initial loading to the final failure. The numerical results obtained using the present element compare favorably with those given by the analytic approaches. It is observed that the numerical results are very close to the analytical results, which demonstrates the accuracy of the present element. Finally, several parameters, such as fiber orientations, stacking sequences, and boundary conditions, are considered to determine and understand their effects on the strength of these laminated beams.
Efficiency of Using Cored Graphitized Electrodes on Electric Arc Furnaces of Direct Current
Authors: Bogachenko А.G. , Mishchenko D.D. , Goncharov I.O. , Braginets V.I. , Neylo I.A. , Plevako Y.A.
Published: March 2023

An effective means for improvement of technical and economic indicators of EAF DC are graphitized cored electrodes, designed at the E.O. Paton Electric Welding Institute. The research works of the first stage, carried out in the industrial furnaces of the type EAF DC-12, showed that the arc of the cored electrode is always maintained in the center of the electrode, a stable electric mode of melting is provided on long arcs and low voltages of the power source. It was established that the voltage in the near cathode area, as well as the range of current and voltage pulsation of the cored electrode arc is significantly lower than in the standard (monolithic) graphitized electrode. These factors determined the saving of active energy, reduction of reactive power losses, increase in cos φ and reduction of the furnace noise level
The community of soil fungi associated with the western red cedar (Thuja plicata Donn ex D. Don, 1824)
Authors: Baranowska Marlena , Kartawik Natalia , Panka Stefan , Behnke-Borowczyk Jolanta , Grześkowiak Przemysław
Published: March 2023

The western red cedar (Thuja plicata Donn ex D. Don), an important forest-forming species in the Western part of the North American continent, is an alien species naturalised in Europe. It is popular and highly valued in horticulture. While considering the progressing climate change, it may also be a potential alternative to native species in European forests. The community of soil fungi associated with the western red cedar in forested areas of Europe has not been fully determined. Thus, this study is aimed to identify the community of soil fungi associated with the western red cedar. The experimental plots are located in the Kościan Forest District (51°98’87″ N; 16°23’54″ E). All soil samples were taken from the topsoil layer at a depth of 25 cm with a trowel, three from the centre of natural regeneration (1G, 2G, 5G) and three from the centre stand under the canopy of old-growth western red cedar (3G, 4G, 6G). Fungi were identified directly from the soil based on the ITS1 rDNA region. The derived product was sequenced using Illumina’s sequencing by synthesis (SBS) technology. Sequences were referred to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) database applying the BLAST algorithm. The fungal counts were defined based on the number of operational taxonomic units (OTU) in the sample. The OTU number was 835 206, with fungal isolates accounting for 683 095 (81.79%). A total of 8 591 taxa belonging to the Kingdom Fungi were identified. The species with the greatest shares in the community included Mortierella spp. (10.5%), Russula spp. (5.6%), Hydnum spp. (3.44%), Solicoccozyma spp. (3.1%) and Penicillium spp. (2.2%). Results showed that saprotrophs and mycorrhizal fungi predominated in the community. The dominance of ectomycorrhizal fungi over arbuscular ones, quite impressive natural regeneration was shown in T. plicata stands in Kościan. Subsequent research should take into account tree stands in Poland in which natural regeneration does not occur or occurs sporadically.
Evaluation of forest ecosystems’ anthropogenic transformation by indicators of xylomycocomplex
Authors: Lavrov Vitaliy , Blinkova Olena , Grabovska Tetiana , Polishchuk Zoriana
Published: March 2023

The aim of our work was to establish the dependence of species composition, features of ecosystem distribution in the space and wood-destroying activity of xylotrophs on the functional type of forest, and the cause and degree of its violation. Changes in species composition, spatial distribution and wood-destroying activity of xylotrophic fungi, and disruption of “woody plant xylomycobiont”, “substrate category – xylomycobiont,” were revealed. Changes in xylotrophic diversity in stands were evaluated by diversity indices. Forest and taxonomic characteristics of stands, the reasons and the degree of degradation of forest ecosystems were taken into account. The ability of 37 species of xylotrophs to be indicators of deciduous and coniferous forests in green areas of cities due to recreation, construction and quarrying of granite has been substantiated. The principles of application of the mycoindicators system for improvement, a technique of estimation of character and degree of forest ecosystem anthropogenic transformation, are defined.
What have we learnt from the stand level estimates on stem bark browsing by large wild herbivores?
Authors: Konôpka Bohdan , Šebeň Vladimír , Pajtík Jozef
Published: March 2023

Damage on forests by large wild herbivores, especially by red deer (Cervus elaphus L.) has been increasing in Central Europe including Slovakia. Therefore, we attempted to estimate the forage potential, i.e. potentially available bark for consumption by large wild herbivores and actually consumed bark of common rowan (Sorbus aucuparia L.) and goat willow (Salix caprea L.). For these purposes, we measured basic tree characteristics and dimensions (length and width) of wounds due to bark browsing at 15 plots located in a young mixed forest stand (Javorníky Mts; Slovakia). Browsing was recorded separately for four stem sections: 0–50, 51–100, 101–150, and 151–200 cm measured from the ground level. Three stem bark browsing metrics were implemented: browsed bark area (cm2), browsed bark mass (g) and portion of browsed bark mass to total stem bark mass representing potential forage for game expressed in percent. We proved that while common rowan and goat willow were browsed in a great extent, nearly no damage occurred on stems of Norway spruce (Picea abies [L.] Karst.) and silver birch (Betula pendula Roth.). Our estimates showed that the total forage potential of stem bark at common rowan and goat willow was about 13.4 kg per 100 m2 of a forest stand. We learnt from our estimates for instance that the total available stem bark at 100 m2 of our young mixed forest might suffice (if theoretically entire potential was exploited) for red deer, fallow deer (Dama dama L.) and mouflon (Ovis aries musimon L.) for one, two and nearly four weeks, respectively. At the same, that during four years, large wild herbivores browsed nearly 2.6 kg of bark per 100 m2 area, i.e. about 1/5 of the available potential on rowans and willows. It seems like common rowan and goat willow might generate important resources of forage for large wild herbivores and would be treated as a part of biological protection of target tree species against bark browsing.
Distribution networks performance improvement by sectorisation and operating pressures reduction – case study: babadag town
Authors: JERCAN Alexandru , DINEŢ Eduard
Published: March 2023

The cumulated effects of climate changes and accelerated urban development, amplified by insufficient funding and/or capacity to implement proactive methods and strategies for monitoring and optimization of water supply systems negatively impact the operation and overall efficiency of these systems, generating considerable problems regarding public comfort and safety and also service costs. Out of all problems, the most tangible issues for the final user are the ones related to the distribution network – the closest system component. In order to address these problems, an integrated analysis of the conditions of each urban area is required, accounting for actual water demand, pressure requirements, network configuration, power consumption and development forecasts. This article presents the set of measures proposed for optimisation of the distribution network of Babadag Town from Romania, consisting of changes intended to improve the hydraulic capacity of the network and also on reducing the water loss based on water balance evaluation and hydraulic modelling of existing and proposed network configurations.
3D numerical simulation of seismic failure of concrete gravity dams considering base sliding
Authors: DJAMEL Ouzandja , MOKHTAR Messaad
Published: March 2023

The sliding of dam base along dam-foundation rock interface during earthquake excitation can decrease the earthquake response of the dam. The present study reveals a numerical simulation of the seismic failure response for Oued Fodda concrete gravity dam, located in northwest of Algeria, considering base sliding. Nonlinear finite element analyses are performed for Oued Fodda damfoundation rock system. The Smeared crack approach is used to present cracking of dam concrete under the 1980 El Asnam earthquake (M7) using Willam and Warnke failure criterion. The hydrodynamic pressure of the reservoir water is modeled as added mass using the Westergaard approach. The sliding behavior of contractions joints is modeled by surface-surface contact elements that provide the friction contact at dam-foundation interface. Drucker-Prager model is considered for dam concrete in nonlinear analysis. According to numerical analyses, several cracks may appear due to tension particularly at middle upper parts located along the symmetry central axis of the dam in both upstream and downstream faces. Although the dam sliding on its foundation reduces the magnitude of principal tensile stresses in dam body; however, the reduction magnitude is generally not large enough to preclude the cracks propagation in dam body.
Power and powerlessness of the civil society in Hungarian illiberal democracy between 2010–2022
Authors: Havasi Virág
Published: March 2023

In the study we examine the pulling, pushing and pulling back factors and events that influenced civil activism in Hungary between 2010–2022, which was the period of the birth of illiberal democracy in the country. We describe – relying on newspaper reports – the most important events and campaigns in the given period and their effectiveness. In Hungary citizenship activity is at a low level, even within Central-Europe. The viability of civil society is decreasing, especially in terms of financing opportunities, legal environment, image of civil sphere and ability to interest representation. We found that between 2010–2022 the presence of grievances as triggers was constant in the country, while the opportunity structures for action narrowed somewhat, but the illiberal Hungarian system is restrictive and not oppressive. There is a way to protest, to act in a different way, and actions do take place, but it is rarely possible to influence decision-makers - mostly in simple matters that affect everyone. However, social movements do not only fight for instrumental goals, but they also mobilise people, build organisations, contribute to self-development, form collective identity and (re)socialise the participants. These are important consequences even if the instrumental goals are not achieved.
A correlation of the measurement techniques and their outputs in the study of the subnational level of politics
Authors: Hnatiuk Volodymyr , Bula Svitlana
Published: March 2023

At the beginning of the third decade of the 21st century, the role and value of subnational research in comparative political science are further strengthened, given that the political life of society is moving in two interdependent directions: localisation and internationalisation. Instead, the specifics of the subnational topic contribute to changes and innovations in the implementation of various methodological techniques in the study of subnational units and their structural elements. However, the question of correlating outputs of techniques – objective and subjective – still remains unresolved, and therefore actualises the following formulation: how they appear equivalent in the practical plane, as their theoretical context is illustrated balanced within equivalence in spatial research politics on a subnational scale. In other words, whether the results of each technique are approximate or distinctive from each other from the point of view of the final situation. In the article, a variable degree of correlation has been demonstrated between both techniques and also a hypothesis has been presented about the nature and type of such interactions on the example of three cases (Transcarpathian, Lviv and Chernivtsi regions) in Ukraine in the period 2010–2015.
The nature of the Education Cleavage in four Eroding Democracies1
Authors: Moreschi Nevio
Published: March 2023

In recent years, weaker and consolidated democracies alike were in many instances caught by a wave of autocratisation. However, given the protractedness in the time of the phenomenon of democratic erosion, it is not unlikely that the process overlaps with multiple electoral cycles. This gives to those parties committed to liberal democracy a window to organise themselves and challenge the incumbent at the ballots. The present study investigates whether the political division between incumbent parties and organised pro-democratic opposition in Poland, Hungary, Bolivia and Turkey coincides with a political cleavage that fits Baiern and Maier’s three-dimensional conceptualisation of the term. Through a quantitative approach, it emerges that indeed authoritarian and liberal values (Normative dimension) substantially account for the divergence in political support (Organisational dimension) by the different educated groups (Social dimension) in all the countries under observation. These findings not only support the existence of an educational cleavage outside of Western and Northern Europe, but also highlights its centrality in the ongoing fight for democracy. Furthermore, Hungary appears as a peculiar case, since democratic commitment accounts more than the authoritarian-liberal scale in explaining the support (or lack of it) for the incumbent party by the Hungarian educational groups.
Middle-Aged Women’s Perceptions and Experiences of Physical Activity: A Grounded Theory Approach
Authors: Khosromanesh Rahim , Dzioban Katarzyna , Turkmani Ehsan Mohamadi , Asadolai Ameneh
Published: March 2023

Effective public health interventions require an understanding of why people engage in or abstain from physical activity. This study aimed to design a model of physical activity for middle-aged Iranian women. The research was conducted using the systematic approach of grounded theory. Data analysis was performed through continuous „questioning” and „comparison.” Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 35 middle-aged women (aged 40 to 65) who regularly engaged in physical activity to achieve theoretical saturation. The coding process identified 128 final codes, 30 sub-themes, and nine main themes. After the open, axial, and selective-coding stages, a conceptual model was designed. In our model: „Advice and Encouragement,” „Knowledge and Awareness,” „Fear and Prevention,” and „Exercise Therapy” are the primary drivers that affect the motivation of middle-aged Iranian women to engage in physical activity. Motivated middle-aged Iranian women by comparison of perceived barriers, facilities, and benefits to engage in physical activity. Experiencing benefits leads to internalizing motivation and can lead to exercise addiction. The developed model suggests that the key measures for motivating middle-aged women to engage in regular physical activity are increasing primary drivers, lowering obstacles, and expanding facilities. Middle-aged women’s physical activity can be understood by employing the created model.
Green method of conversion of geraniol to value-added products in the presence of selected minerals
Authors: Fajdek-Bieda Anna , Wróblewska Agnieszka , Perec Andrzej , Miądlicki Piotr
Published: March 2023

The study presents the results of research on the process of geraniol (GA) transformation in the presence of natural minerals: montmorillonite, mironekuton, halloysite and also in the presence of halloysite modified with 0.1 M water solution of H2SO4. To obtain information on the structure of the used catalysts, instrumental studies were performed (SEM, XRD, FT-IR, XRF, BET). The second part of the research consisted in examining the influence of individual parameters (temperature, catalyst content, and reaction time) on the course of GA transformation process. The syntheses were carried out without the application of solvent and under atmospheric pressure. To determine the most beneficial process conditions, two functions were selected: GA conversion and selectivity of GA. The proposed method of GA transformation on such minerals: montmorillonite, mironekuton, halloysite, has not been described in the literature so far.
Carotid Sinus Syndrome - Case Report
Authors: Vuckovic-Filipovic Jelena , Dragasevic Nevena , Djokic Bojan , Ratinac Milos
Published: March 2023

Syncope caused by carotid sinus syndrome due to malignancy of the head and neck is rare. The aim of this paper is an inspection into current knowledge of this syndrome, its clinical characteristics, differential diagnosis and current treatment modalities. We present a case of recurrent syncope resulting from extreme bradycardia based on a malignant process in the neck area that compresses the carotid sinus. To discover the cause of syncope, an extensive diagnosis was made including electrocardiography, 24h holter electrocardiography, computed tomography of the neck, biopsy of the lump on the right side of the neck. In order to perform the biopsy, the patient was implanted with a temporary pacemaker. Pathohistological processing of biopsy showed the existence of squamous cell carcinoma of the neck region. Due to localization of the malignant change, surgical resection was contraindicated, so the patient was treated with radiotherapy. Syncope based on carotid sinus hypersensitivity caused by a malignant process of the neck region is a significant diagnostic challenge for any clinician. Neck tumor is rarely thought of, since its frequency is rare in the general population. The disease is mostly recognized in the advanced stages when episodes of syncope are more frequent.
How Effective are Monetary Policy Tools in Controlling Inflation in Nigeria? An Empirical Investigation
Authors: Ibrahim Ashiru , David Joseph
Published: March 2023

In applying the monetary policy in controlling inflation, the monetary authorities employ a mix of tools, which when varied, transfer their effects to the target outcome of inflation control. Despite monetary authorities having employed series of strategies including recently, inflation targeting, the Nigerian inflation rates have remained uncontrollable, thereby, suggesting that the question could, however, be of the effectiveness of tools being employed. This study thus, examines the effectiveness of monetary policy rates, treasury bills rates and liquidity ratio in controlling inflation in Nigeria using annual data covering the period between 1981 and 2019. Unlike most existing studies that employed a combination of policy tools and intermediate outcomes, this study employed only monetary policy tools in its analysis. Results obtained from the estimated ARDL (2, 2, 1, 2) model suggest that both in the long-run and short-run, monetary policy rates have insignificant impact on inflation rates, thus, implying that they have been ineffective in inflation control. More so, treasury bills rates were found to be effective only in the short-run as lagged treasury bills rates showed a significant negative impact on inflation in the short-run while liquidity ratio proved effective only in the long-run with an unfavourable effect on inflation control in the short-run. It is recommended, therefore, that the monetary authorities reduce the size of the informal financial system by strengthening the official financial system in a bid to make the monetary tools of choice more effective for inflation control.
Income Shock and Coping Strategies of Government Workers in Southwest Nigeria: Evidence from the Survey Data
Authors: Kudaisi Bosede Victoria
Published: March 2023

Consumers’ response to income shock have been a source of concern over the years. Unexpected negative income shock, such as nonpayment of salaries, or salary reduction may cause an individual to react differently. Coping may be easy if an individual is well-prepared and has fully insured coping strategies prior to the income shock, hence, a negative income loss would have less impact. Otherwise, an income shock could be deleterious and leave an individual vulnerable. Therefore, ability to cope during negative income shock is determined by consumers’ preparedness as well as the effectiveness and appropriateness of available coping strategies. This study, therefore, examines the coping mechanisms of government employees in southwest Nigeria during the unexpected nonpayment of salary between 2015 and 2018. Both quantitative and qualitative methods using a structured questionnaire and FDGs are employed. The data is analyzed using descriptive statistics and OLS methods. The findings suggest that durable and service goods are substituted for food consumption, while the impact of coping strategies varies across the states. Empirical results from the OLS show that workers use personal savings and credit-purchases to smooth-out consumption, borrow and reallocate resources from durables and service for food consumption. Education, spouse occupation and age also have a positive impact on consumption. Evaluation of the coping strategies indicates that they are insufficient to satisfy the needs of the workers during the shock. The study, therefore, recommends that governments should provide a flexible working environment, formulate a policy that will allow workers to diversify into businesses, provide business loans and encourage mandatory saving for uncertainty.
Artificial intelligence algorithms applied in business and accounting
Authors: Török Réka Melinda
Published: March 2023

The paper provides an explanation of some terms used in the field of business and accounting when it comes to the implementation of artificial intelligence in these areas. The development of artificial intelligence began in the 1950s, of course at first with small steps, but in the last two years it is developing at the speed of light. In order to understand the algorithms with which artificial intelligence works, I chose to outline the work machine learning, big data, neural networks. The benefits of business and accounting can be observed in easing and reducing the time in data processing. From the applications used in accounting we chose the presentation of AlphaSense, TensorFlow, Kensho, Clarifai. If we think about accounting, that until now it involved archiving on paper, blockchain and cloud accounting intervene towards our help which, thanks to distributed accounting technology, eliminate the need to enter accounting information in several databases.
Integrasi Simulasi Pembentukan Bayangan pada Cermin Cembung menggunakan Visual Basic For Application Powerpoint dengan Nomograf Optik
Authors: Iskandar Hasbi , Marwoto Putut
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan simulasi pembentukan bayangan pada cermin cembung sebagai media pembelajaran Fisika yang digunakan secara mudah dan efektif. Penelitian ini bersifat studi literatur, dengan menggunakan metode komparatif antara hasil simulasi dan hasil analitik. Simulasi dalam penelitian ini dibuat menggunakan aplikasi Visual Basic for Application Microsoft Powerpoint, dengan memanfaatkan konsep Fisika dan Matematika, dimana cermin cembung disimulasikan menggunakan persamaan parametrik untuk lingkaran, sedangkan sinar-sinar istimewa disimulasikan menggunakan persamaan garis lurus dengan gradien tertentu. Hasil yang diperoleh dalam simulasi ini sama dengan hasil analitik yang menggunakan media Nomograf Optik. Proses pembentukan bayangan pada cermin cembung lebih mudah untuk digambarkan apabila cermin tersebut dianggap sebagai sebuah permukaan datar. Dengan demikian, simulasi ini dapat digunakan dalam proses pembelajaran Fisika. Perbandingan hasil analitik perhitungan jarak bayangan antara media simulasi menggunakan Visual Basic for Application (VBA) pada powerpoint dengan Nomograf Optik tidak jauh berbeda berarti dapat digunakan secara bersama dalam pembelajaran.
PENGUKURAN KINERJA PROSES PENGIRIMAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE SUPPLY CHAIN EVENT MANAGEMENT PADA DISTRIBUTOR PRODUK SUPLEMEN MAKANAN
Authors: Simorangkir Kenneth Pardamean , Kosasih Wilson , Kristina Helena Juliana
Published: March 2023

CV. ADSM adalah perusahaan swasta yang bergerak di bidang impor dan distribusi produk suplemen makanan yang berasal dari Amerika Serikat. Dengan mendistribusikan produk ke lebih dari 100 outlet di Jakarta, sangat penting untuk memastikan kepuasan akan layanan pengiriman. Penelitian diawali dengan wawancara langsung kepada pihak perusahaan untuk mengetahui permasalahan sistem pengiriman produk. Berdasarkan hasil wawancara, ditemukan banyaknya produk yang diretur, pengiriman produk yang terlewat, dan biaya pengiriman yang cukup besar. Selanjutnya dilakukan identifikasi KPI berdasarkan permasalahan yang terjadi yaitu delivery performance, perfect order fulfillment, dan transportation cost as percentage of revenue. Penelitian dilanjutkan dengan pengumpulan data jumlah pengiriman, retur, pengiriman terlewat, dan rata-rata biaya akomodasi pengiriman per bulan. Semua data yang terkumpul akan melalui uji normalitas dan uji korelasi. Data yang lolos uji akan melalui tahap perhitungan kapabilitas proses dan peta kendali untuk mengetahui kinerja dari KPI. Dengan target perusahaan yang ditetapkan sebesar 95%, maka terdapat sejumlah data outlier yang menandakan adanya kinerja pengiriman yang kurang optimal. Dengan analisis 5 why, maka dapat diketahui penyebab kurang optimalnya kinerja pengiriman diakibatkan oleh perusahaan yang tidak mengetahui flow penjualan di setiap outlet. Dengan adanya penelitian ini, diharapkan perusahaan dapat menjaga kualitas pengiriman berdasarkan aspek kunci yang dapat mewakili seluruh proses dan meningkatkan kepuasan pelanggan.
egs++: Optimization of Simulation Transport Parameters
Authors: Yani Sitti
Published: March 2023

MC transport parameters used are common to all egs++ applications. The eﬀect of each transport parameter need to understand to optimize the simulation process. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the efficiency of egs++ simulation for different transport parameters in water phantom. This water phantom has built using slab. Collimated source defined 100 cm above the phantom. The simulation parameters such as the efficiency, statistical uncertainty, and accuracy of selecting transport parameters such as electron and photon cut-oﬀ energies, spin eﬀects, atomic relaxations, and bound Compton scattering was investigated. The selection of ECUT and PCUT greatly affects the simulation time. The simulation time, efficiency and energy fractions have same value for varied ECUT except for 0.521 MeV. The energy fraction have been shifted but the simulation time and efficiency were same. Turning on spin effects in this simulation increases simulation time by 25%. The simulation time increases by about 15% when relaxations are turned on. The more accurate result of deposited energy using EGSnrc algorithm is about 30% slower than the less accurate PRESTA-I algorithm. Therefore, The optimization of transport parameters is needed in the simulation of egs++ to provide the best efficiency.
Profil Faktor Risiko Kejadian Stroke Berdasarkan Carta Score di Kabupaten Ciamis
Authors: Rohimah Siti , Sastraprawira Tika , Ruhimat Undang
Published: March 2023

Tingkat kecacatan fisik dan mental pada pasien pasca stroke bisa mempengaruhi kualitas hidup pasien. Dampak penurunan fungsional ini menyebabkan penderita stroke kehilangan produktivitasnya dan harus mengeluarkan biaya yang besar untuk perawatan rehabilitasi. Tujuan Penelitian untuk melakukan identifikasi faktor risiko stroke, perilaku berisiko PTM dan risiko kejadian stroke pada komunitas di Kabupaten Ciamis. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kuantitatif dengan jumlah sampel 257 masyarakat yang berada di Kabupaten Ciamis. Instrument yang digunakan adalah kuisioner dan alat ukur tekanan darah, timbangan, pengukur tinggi badan dan stik test pengukur glukosa darah dan kolesterol, risiko kejadian stroke diukur dengan Carta Score. Hasil Penelitian bahwa sebagian besar responden berusia 26 smapai 56 tahun, jenis kelamin 67,7% perempuan, 84.4% merokok, 88,3% makan sayur dan buah kurang dari 5porsi, 55.3% meiliki aktivitas cukup, 53.3% tidak mengalami gangguan tidur dan makan, 42,4 % memiliki IMT buruk, 65% lingkar perut katagori buruk, 45.5% tekanan darah katori buruk, 82.5% GDS katagori baik, 76,7% kadar kolesterol katagori buruk, dan 64,6% memiliki risiko kejadian stroke pada 10 tahun yang akan datah kurang dari 10%. Dapat disimpulan bahwa lebih dari setengahnya masyarakat kabupaten Ciamis memiliki faktor risiko kurang makan sayur dan buah, kadar kolesterol yang buruk, dan lingkar perut yang buruk. Yang dapat meningkatkan risiko kejadian stroke dimasa yang akan datang. Saran: hasil identifkasi berdasarkan wilayah dapat dijadikan sasaran program prioritas dalam mengendalikan faktor risiko stroke.
IMPLEMENTASI DAN PERMASALAHAN MENGENAI PERJANJIAN KERJA WAKTU TERTENTU (PKWT) PASCA BERLAKUNYA UNDANG-UNDANG CIPTAKERJA
Authors: Effendy Muhammad Amin , Budiaman Hendi , Perdana Meisha Poetri , Prasetiya Wildan Sany
Published: March 2023

Dalam pembuatan Undang-Undang (UU) haruslah melibatkan semua stakeholder yang terkait dalam perumusannya, karena UU merupakan bentuk arah Negara akan berkembang atau sebaliknya. Kehadiran Negara dalam setiap persoalan bangsa cukup efektif ketika sebuah peraturan dibuat dapat mengatasi setiap permasalahan yang terjadi di  masyarakat. Hal tersebut berlaku juga dalam peraturan perundang-undangan di bidang ketenagakerjaan. Pembatasan masalah pada makalah ini akan membatasi sebuah penelitian dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, sehingga dalam pelaksanannya hanya memaparkan UU Cipta Kerja dengan UU Ketenagakerjaan, penulis memulai penelitian dari persoalan yang melatarbelakangi UU tersebut dibentuk dan menjadi produk hukum Negara. Temuan/hasil dari pembahasan ini adalah klaster ketenagakerjaan UU Cipta Kerja (omnibuslaw) merupakan sebuah produk hukum yang lebih meringankan para pengusaha dan mengikat pada pekerja. Bahwa UU Cipta kerja merupakan sebuah produk hukum yang dijadikan dalam satu isu besar ekonomi dan investasi, dalam hal ini kluster ketenagakerjaan UU Cipta Kerja justru abai terhadap filosofi dari UU Ketenagakerjaan yang digantikannya.
A rare case report: Renal coloboma syndrome
Authors: Makada M. T. , Dhandhalya Chetankumar Vajerambhai , Joshi Mihir , Patel Rutvik Champakbhai
Published: March 2023

Renal coloboma syndrome (RCS), also called papillorenal syndrome, is a rare syndrome characterized by renal abnormalities and optic nerve dysplasia. We present a case of a neonate with renal and eye abnormalities. Along with the known diagnosis of multicystic dysplastic kidney, the neonate was diagnosed with coloboma of the right eye, making a probable diagnosis of RCS. Retinal detachment and decreased visual acuity are implications of the ocular malformations. Hypertension, proteinuria, and renal insufficiency, which frequently lead to end-stage kidney disease, are serious consequences of renal dysplasia.
Cecal gangrene – Unusual complication of manual bowel decompression
Authors: Sonker Shailly , Sureka Binit , Soni Subhash Chandra , Kothari Nikhil
Published: March 2023

We present a case of a 31-year-old female who presented with complaints of obstipation. Imaging features were suggestive of small bowel obstruction with transition point at distal ileum. On emergency laparotomy, the patient was found to have fecal impaction, for which manual bowel decompression (milking) was done. The patient developed hypotension intraoperatively requiring ICU admission for post-operative management. Post-operative CT demonstrated features of hypotension with gangrenous changes in the cecal wall. Re-exploration surgery demonstrated features of cecal gangrene consistent with imaging findings.
MODELING OF THE PROGRAMMED CONTROL WITH PROBABILITY 1 FOR SOME FINANCIAL TASKS
Authors: Карачанская Е.В. , Петрова А.П.
Published: March 2023

Описание динамики некоторых финансовых событий может быть связано со стохастическими дифференциальными уравнениями Ито (СДУ). В работе рассматриваются финансовые модели, которые имеют случайные возмущения, вызванные винеровским и пуассоновским процессами. Построение программных управлений с вероятностью 1 (РСР1) основано на понятии первого интеграла для стохастических динамических систем диффузионного типа со скачками, описываемых уравнениями Ито. В качестве примеров построения PCP1 рассматриваются два вида финансовых моделей: модель инвестиционного портфеля (диффузионная) и модель процентных ставок (диффузионная со скачками). Приведенные примеры сопровождаются численным моделированием.

The description of the dynamics of some financial events can be related to Itô stochastic differential equations (SDE). In this paper, we consider a financial model affected by random disturbances which take the form of Wiener and Poisson perturbations. The construction of the programmed control with probability 1 (PCP1) is based on the concept of first integral for stochastic dynamic systems of diffusion type with jumps which are described by the Itˆo equations. Two types of financial models are considered as examples of the construction of PCP1: the investment portfolio model (diffusion model) and the interest rate model (diffusion with jumps). The given examples are accompanied by numerical modeling.
THE CAUCHY PROBLEM FOR DISTRIBUTED ORDER EQUATIONS IN BANACH SPACES
Authors: Стрелецкая Е.М. , Федоров В.Е. , Дебуш А.
Published: March 2023

Исследуется задача Коши для уравнения распределенного порядка в банаховом пространстве с дробной производной Герасимова–Капуто и с линейным ограниченным оператором в правой части. Методами теории преобразования Лапласа найдены условия существования и единственности решения задачи в пространстве экспоненциально растущих функций. Решение представлено в виде контурного интеграла от резольвенты ограниченного оператора со сложным аргументом, определяемым видом распределенной производной. Доказана аналитичность полученного решения в правой полуплоскости комплексной плоскости. Полученный общий результат использован при исследовании задачи Коши для одной интегродифференциальной системы уравнений, правая часть которой представляет собой композицию интегрального по пространственным переменным и линейногопреобразований неизвестной вектор-функции.

The Cauchy problem for a distributed order equation in a Banach space with the fractional Gerasimov–Caputo derivative and a linear bounded operator in the right-hand side is studied. Existence and uniqueness conditions for the problem solution in the space of exponentially growing functions are found by the methods of the Laplace transformation theory. The solution is presented in the form of a contour integral of the bounded operator resolvent with a complex argument determined by the form of the distributed derivative. The analyticity of the solution in the right half-plane of the complex plane is proved. The general result is applied to the research of the Cauchy problem for an integro-differential system of equations with right-hand side in the form of composition of an integral operator with respect to the spatial variables and the linear transformation of the unknown vector-function.
A MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF IDEAL GAS HYDRATE DECOMPOSITION IN A RESERVOIR THROUGH DECREASING PRESSURE AND SIMULTANEOUS HEATING
Authors: Попов В.В.
Published: March 2023

Построена и численно реализована математическая модель процесса разложения гидратов, сосуществующих в термодинамически равновесном состоянии в пласте, путем снижения давления и повышения температуры на галерее скважин. В системе связанных уравнений тепломассопереноса уравнение сохранения энергии содержит слагаемые, учитывающие конвективный и кондуктивный перенос тепла, а также скрытую теплоту фазового перехода. Для описания данного процесса разработана и численно реализована математическая модель без явного выделения подвижной границы раздела областей с фазовым переходом и без фазового перехода. Численно реализована математическая модель, разработанная Г. Г. Цыпкиным в 2009 г. Приведены результаты численных расчетов в виде графиков. Показано что при определенных значениях депрессии и начальной гидратонасыщенности значение последней на скважине приближается к нулю. Показано что при малых значениях начальной гидратонасыщенности даже достаточно сильный нагрев мало влияет на динамику подвижной границы, разделяющей область с фазовым переходом и область без фазового перехода.

A mathematical model of the process of dissociation of hydrates coexisting in a thermodynamically equilibrium state in a reservoir by reducing the pressure and increasing the temperature in the gallery of wells is implemented numerically. It is shown that at certain values of depression and initial hydrate saturation, the value of the latter at the well approaches zero. A mathematical model developed by G. G. Tsypkin in 2009 is implemented numerically. In the system of coupled heat and mass transfer equations, the energy conservation equation contains terms that take into account convective and conductive heat transfer, as well as the latent heat of the phase transition. It is shown that at low values of initial hydrate saturation even strong enough heating has little effect on the dynamics of the moving boundary separating the region with phase transition from the area without phase transition. The results of numerical implementations are given in the form of graphs.