bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
What’s new in neuropathology 2024: CNS WHO 5th edition updates
Authors: Smith Heather , Ahrendsen Jared T.
Published: September 2024

The fifth edition of the World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of Central Nervous System (CNS) Tumors was released in 2021, just five years following the updated fourth edition. Advanced molecular testing such as next-generation sequencing, RNA fusion analysis, and DNA methylation profiling has led to more precise grading and classification of pre-existing tumor types as well as the recognition of new ones. Herein, we outline the major updates of the 2021 WHO Classification of CNS tumors, with emphasis on the expanded molecular characterization of CNS tumors.
Effects of Information and Communication Technology Use on the Executive Function of Older Adults without Dementia: A Longitudinal Fixed-Effect Analysis
Authors: Lee Hamin , Park Sangmi , Han Seungho , Lee Hyeon Dong , Hong Ickpyo , Park Hae Yean
Published: September 2024

Background: Impaired executive function is common in older adults. This study examined the causal relationship between the use of information and communication technology (ICT) and executive function in older adults over time.Method: This study performed a secondary analysis of data from four waves (2016–2019) of the National Health and Aging Trends Study. A fixed-effect analysis was conducted to examine the effects of ICT on the executive function of older adults without dementia aged ≥65 years. This study analyzed data from 3,334 respondents.Results: We observed significant positive effects of ICT use on executive function over time (standardized β=0.043–0.045; 95% confidence interval, 0.001–0.043; p<0.05).Conclusion: The current findings support the use of ICT as a protective approach to prevent decline in executive function in community-dwelling older adults.
Problem rozgraniczenia znamion typu czynu zabronionego z art. 178a § 1 k.k. i z art. 87 § 1 k.w.
Authors: Skowron Andrzej
Published: September 2024

The problem of distinguishing between elements of the type of criminal act under Article 87 § 1 of the Misdemeanour Code and Article 178a § 1 of the Criminal Code is one of the more controversial ones due to the lack of a clear indication of the criterion for the distinction between the two. Departing from the previous view of the impossibility of determining whether the act of driving a motor vehicle under the influence of a psychoactive substance other than alcohol bears the attributes of a crime or a misdemeanour, the author presents the concept of distinguishing between the two types of criminal acts on the basis of the evaluation of all the evidence, while restricting the scope of evidence produced by expert witnesses.
Wykorzystanie danych zarejestrowanych w sterowniku poduszek gazowych w rekonstrukcji wypadku drogowego
Authors: Mikos Tomasz
Published: September 2024

Modern cars are increasingly equipped with event data recorders. Their readout is a very valuable source of information, as it supports the reconstruction process conducted on the basis of traditional analytical methods. Owing to devices such as CDR Bosch or ADW Axes, it is simple and fast because the communication between the reading device and the controller memory takes place automatically via a standard on-board diagnostic connection (OBD), or, if it is necessary to dismantle the controller from the vehicle, via an additional communication interface. The examination conducted in this way does not require any complicated preparations. However, there is still a large group of older vehicles which, despite gathering information on decelerations or accelerations during a collision, do not provide the possibility of reading them out. The article proposes an approach to obtaining this type of data, their interpretation and use in the reconstruction process.
Zmienność temperatury i wilgotności gleby w pasmie Połoniny Wetlińskiej (Bieszczady Zachodnie)
Authors: Mostowik Karolina , Kafel Agnieszka , Kisiel Marta , Kozioł Agnieszka , Paruch Dominika , Płaczkowska Eliza , Rzonca Bartłomiej , Siwek Janusz , Słotwiński Jakub , Stolarczyk Mateusz
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the research was to define the variability of soil temperature and moisture in three profiles in the Połonina Wetlińska Range in the period 23/11/2020–19/11/2021 and to assess the relationship between these parameters and meteorological conditions. Soil temperature and moisture loggers were situated at two depths (20 cm & 45 cm). Research has shown a higher soil temperature at a subsurface depth between the end of April and August. The soil temperature was strongly correlated with the air temperature in the warm half-year. The highest average soil temperature was observed for the southern slope (7,5ºC at both depths). In the cold half-year, low variability of soil temperature, the the insulating role of snow cover, and the lack of soil freezing were discovered. The annual average volumetric soil moisture of the soils studied ranged from 42% to 53% at a depth of 20 cm, and from 39% to 44% at a depth of 45 cm. Among the soils studied, those represented by the lower clay fraction content, the lower bulk density, and the higher organic matter content were characterised by the higher volumetric moisture. An increase in soil moisture, mainly driven by infiltration of rainwater and melting snow, may also be caused by lateral throughflow. Generally, soil moisture was dependent on the previous precipitation totals. Additionally, in the cold half-year, higher soil moisture was related to higher air temperature, whereas in the warm half-year, this relation was opposite. The research revealed a lower variability of soil moisture in profiles located within a forest glade on the northern slope than at the profile located within a meadow, on the southern slope of the Połonina Wetlińska. The variability in soil moisture was lowest during the winter months in the highest elevated profile close to the ridge, whereas the highest variability was observed during the summer on the southern slope. Furthermore, in the warm half-year, evapotranspiration was an important factor resulting in a greater variability of soil moisture at shallower depths of the studied profiles. The higher soil retention capacity in the upper part of the Bieszczady Mountains ranges may affect a more effective recharge of groundwater reservoirs, which feed springs located in the upper part of the slopes
Dystrybucja szczytów tatrzańskich P10 w świetle teorii prominencji i danych LIDAR
Authors: Mielus Piotr
Published: September 2024

The prominence theory describes the rules of the classification of mountain objects. Classification refers to a prominence and a subordination of the peaks. Orographic data regarding height and watersheds allow to calculate prominence of summits, col depths, dominance ladders, and prominence cells. The aim of the article is a distribution analysis of P10 peaks (orographical prominence above 10 m) in the Tatra Mountains. The origin of the analysis are digital maps based on LIDAR data. These data are a unique source of information on the altitude difference between summits and their key saddles or the identification of watershed lines. The article is a first complex prominence research for the Tatra Mountains based on the recently released laser scanning data for the whole massif. The article consists of 5 parts: theoretical introduction, definitions and methodology of the study, results based on the data analysis, discussion and conclusions. The analysis contains three elements: estimation of the prominence distribution density function, analysis of the geographical dispersion of P10 peaks, and allocation of selected static variables to all identified objects. In such a way 1343 Tatra peaks with a prominence not smaller than 9,5 m are precisely identified.
Typy rynkowe regionów turystycznych polski i ich dynamika w okresie niepewności postpandemijnej
Authors: Pirozhnik Ivan
Published: September 2024

The aim of the article is to determine the structural and spatial characteristics of the development of the tourism sector in Poland, its economic importance and trends in shaping the spatial structure at the macro-regional level. The main issues are focused on analysing the level of development of tourist functions at the level of Polish voivodeships (NUTS-2 regions) and shaping their market types in the period of evaluation development and changes in the crisis period caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The basic research assumptions include the analysis of the processes of shaping tourism in the macro-regional system at the level of the national market of 16 voivodeships in the pre-pandemic period (2013–2019) and in the conditions of the pandemic crisis (2020–2022). To assess the level of spatial concentration of tourism development elements in the macro-regional system, the Herfindahl-Hirschman index and the discrete index were used, and when assessing the level of effectiveness of using the tourism potential of regions, a coefficient of the value of the obtained tourist services was developed in relation to the capacity of the accommodation base and the number of employees in the tourist service sections region. Based on methodological approaches to the concept of spatial and functional analysis and considering the types of market regions in the country, an assessment of their tourist functions’ rank levels is presented. This evaluation takes into account the characteristics and features of the development processes within the tourist space.The conducted analysis justifies the definition of the spatial organization of the tourism economy and the recreational development of geographical space as a dynamic process of shaping the internal spatial structures of the tourism sector, the development of its main elements and factors along with a set of external dependencies and links between the functional types of regions of various ranks and the entire socio-economic complex.
Język irlandzki w perspektywie geograficznej
Authors: Gierek Bożena
Published: September 2024

The situation of the Irish language in the Republic of Ireland is quite paradoxical because in the country’s constitution it has the status of the national and the first official language, and it is used on a daily basis by a relatively small number of citizens. Nevertheless, it has a place in public space legally guaranteed, as all official signs must have names and inscriptions in Irish and English – in that order. This also applies to placenames and other elements of the geographical environment – that belong to the cultural heritage of the Irish people – which are the main focus of the author of this article. In the case of Gaeltacht areas considered to be the stronghold of the Irish language, the placenames should be given only in Irish. The article comprises two main sections, not counting the Introduction and Conclusions. In the first one are raised issues related to contemporary times whereas the second one is devoted to the mythical onomastics of Ireland, on which the contemporary one is based. In the article, the author used ethnographic and folklore materials, as well as onomastics and statistical data.
Le théâtre au service de la cause féminine. Retour à ma femme de Maria Deraismes
Authors: Wierzbowska Ewa Małgorzata
Published: September 2024

Maria Deraismes uses her playwrighting skills to demonstrate the absurdity of the law and the prejudices that limit women. She demonstrates in her plays the rigidness and, at the same time, the absurdity of the patriarchal wall against which the needs, ambitions and dreams of women crash. In the play Retour à ma femme, Deraismes presents various forms of sexist oppression, reveals their inner workings, and encourages in-depth reflection on the patriarchal order that produces them. Undoubtedly, her primary concern is the inferior position of women, but it is evident that she also aims to improve society for both sexes. Deraismes creates female characters that viewers and readers can identify with and from whom they can draw the strength to change the world, as well as evolve themselves.
Advantages and disadvantages of methods of visualization in the surgical treatment of osteoid osteoma in children
Authors: Kavkovskaya Yana I. , Gladkov Aleksei D. , Zherdev Konstantin V.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. In cases of osteoid osteoma (OO) of small sizes, visualization of tumor is difficult. In Russia, surgical removal under the control of an electron-optical converter (EOP) is often chosen for the treatment of OO, and only a few centers use CT control. The aim of this work is to identify the advantages and disadvantages of intraoperative imaging for surgical removal of OO in children using EOP and CT with navigation.
Materials and methods. Sixteen 5 to 18 years patients with a diagnosis of OO were treated. The patients were divided into 2 groups depending on the method of intraoperative imaging: group 1 — surgical removal of OO under the EOP control (n = 7), group 2 — removal under the control of CT with a navigation system (n = 6). Exclusion criterion: tumor location outside the upper third of the femur (n = 3). The following indicators were evaluated: radiation load over the entire treatment period, the volume of resection, and the presence of X-ray symptoms.
Results. In patients from group 2 with removal under the control of CT with navigation for the entire period of treatment, the radia­tion load was 5.24 ± 1.19 mSv, while in children from group 1 — 3.69 ± 1.28 mSv. In 4 patients, the diagnosis was not made. In 13 patients, CT revealed a focus of lytic destruction with a peripheral rim of sclerosis. The volume of postoperative defect of the bone defect in patients of group 1 was 5548 ± 1694.2 mm3, and in patients of group 2 — 2131.57 ± 290.301 mm3. It is obvious CT with a navigation system to be a highly sensitive method of detecting a tumor, allows minimizing the volume of bone tissue to be removed and instrumentally confirming the removal of OO.
Conclusion. Intraoperative CT with navigation has a number of advantages over EOP control due to the less volume of resection of healthy bone tissue, it becomes possible to obtain intraoperative confirmation of OO removal, without need for immobilization during the postoperative period.
Ovarian hemostasis and ovarian reserve: the perspective of a pediatric gynecologist
Authors: Sibirskaya Elena V. , Sharkov Sergey M. , Nikiforova Polina O. , Gusarova Olga I.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. All current methods of hemostasis used in ovarian surgery inevitably lead to damage to healthy follicles. Significant loss of ovarian reserve in childhood can lead to the development of premature ovarian insufficiency in the future. Therefore, the choice of a method of hemostasis that is most gentle on ovarian tissue becomes particularly important in pediatric gynecology.
Materials and methods. Paper search and analysis was completed using the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar databases. This literature review includes systematic reviews, cohort studies, case series, and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from 1989 to 2024.
Results. All modern methods of hemostasis lead to a decrease in the ovarian reserve. The rate and potential of ovarian tissue repair depends on the method as well as the technique of hemostasis. According to the presented data, there is no unambiguous opinion between coagulation and ligature hemostasis methods when working with ovarian tissue. Coagulation hemostasis is technically easier and less time-consuming than suturing, especially for an inexperienced surgeon. Complications associated with technical errors during hemostasis can lead to a significant deterioration of the ovarian reserve in the long-term perspective. Thus, the appropriate method of hemostasis in each clinical situation is determined according to technical capabilities, skills, and preferences of the surgeon and the operation plan.
Conclusion. Careful preservation of ovarian reserve in pediatric practice is of paramount importance for the future reproductive health of female patients. When choosing a method of hemostasis, it is important to take into account the technical capabilities and skills of the surgeon. Further study is needed to assess the impact of modern hemostasis methods on ovarian reserve.
Safety Assessment on the Change of Conditions of Use for the Novel Food, UV-treated Baker’s Yeast (RP1908)
Authors:   Food Standards Agency,   Food Standards Scotland
Published: September 2024

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) received an application from Lallemand Bio-ingredients, Canada (“the applicant”) for a change in the intended conditions of use of UV-treated Baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) as a novel food in February 2023.

The novel food is UV-treated Baker’s yeast which is intended to be used as a food ingredient. The novel food is manufactured by treating Baker’s yeast with ultraviolet light to induce the conversion of ergosterol to vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol).

UV-treated Baker’s yeast is currently authorised as a novel food in the UK and EU under assimilated Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/2470. This new application is a change in the conditions of use seeking to extend the intended use of UV-treated Baker’s yeast within the food category: water-based beverages.

The FSA and FSS in their evaluation of the application reviewed the safety dossier and supplementary information provided by the applicant. The FSA and FSS did not consider any potential health benefits or claims arising from consuming the food, as the focus of the novel food assessment is to ensure the change in the conditions of use to extend the food is safe, and not putting consumers at a nutritional disadvantage.

The FSA and FSS concluded that the applicant had provided sufficient information to assure that the change in the conditions of use for UV-treated Baker’s yeast to include the food category water-based beverages, was safe under the intended conditions of use. The anticipated intake levels and the intended use in foods was not considered to be nutritionally disadvantageous.

The safety assessment represents the opinion of the FSA and FSS.
Kepastian Hukum Terhadap Akta Jual Beli Saham Yang Dibatalkan Oleh Pengadilan Akibat Adanya Wanprestasi
Authors: Ardiyanto Stefanus David , Martanti Yurisa , Halim Anriz Nazaruddin
Published: September 2024

Akta Notaris merupakan salah satu alat bukti otentik yang mempunyai kekuatan hukum yang sempurna di Pengadilan. Salah satu kegiatan yang didukung oleh jabatan Notaris sebagai salah satu profesi penunjang adalah pasar modal, dalam hal ini mengenai peralihan saham.Dalam pelaksanaannya sering kali dijumpai Akta Notaris terkait peralihan kepemilikan saham dalam kegiatan Pasar Modal tidak dilaksanakan oleh penjual maupun pembeli saham, sehingga tidak jarang menimbulkan terjadinya wanprestasi, yang pada akhirnya akta jual beli saham tersebut dibatalkan oleh pengadilan.Peneliti mencoba meneliti rumusan masalah tentang akibat hukum terhadap akta jual beli saham yang dibatalkan oleh Pengadilan, dan tentang kepastian hukum terhadap akta Notaris yang dibatalkan oleh Pengadilan akibat adanya wanprestasi. Dengan menggunakan teori Akibat Hukum dari Soeroso dan Kepastian Hukum dari Jan Michiel Otto. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini dengan jenis penelitian yuridis normatif yaitu penelitian hukum kepusatakaan atau data sekudner dengan sumber bahan-bahan hukum primer, sekunder, dan tersier.  Dari hasil penelitian dapat diperoleh bahwa akibat hukum terhadap akta jual beli saham yang dibatalkan maka terhadap akta pemindahan hak atas saham/akta jual beli saham yang dibuat dapat diajukan pembatalan pada lembaga peradilan dan bila dibatalkan oleh pengadilan maka jual beli saham tersebut memiliki kepastian hukum dan berakibat terhadap akta yang dibuat Notaris tersebut dianggap tidak pernah terjadi.
PENGARUH DISIPLIN KERJA DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN BANK RAKYAT INDONESIA CABANG PEMBANTU PERTAMINA
Authors: Sarirati Putri , Ajijah Ajijah
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh disiplin kerja dan lingkungan kerja terhadap kinerja pegawai Kantor Cabang Pembantu Bank Pertamina. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan analisis regresi linier berganda. Populasinya berjumlah 35 karyawan, dengan sampel yang sama besarnya. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner dengan skala likert 1-5. Analisis menggunakan excel dan SPSS versi 22.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1) Disiplin kerja memberikan kontribusi secara parsial sebesar 27,1% terhadap kinerja pegawai; 2) Lingkungan kerja memberikan kontribusi secara parsial sebesar 55,4% terhadap kinerja pegawai; 3) Secara bersama-sama disiplin kerja dan lingkungan kerja memberikan kontribusi sebesar 71,5% terhadap kinerja pegawai. Namun terdapat 28,5% variasi kinerja yang dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini.
PENGARUH STRESS KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA HYPERMART CIBUBUR JUNCTION
Authors: Fransisca Veony , Zendrato Yuniria
Published: September 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini ialah untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh stress kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan pada Hypermart Cibubur Junction. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh karyawan pada Hypermart Cibubur Jucntion. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan Teknik Sampling Jenuh, dimana semua populasi dalam penelitian ini dijadikan sampel dan sampelnya seluruh karyawan Hypermart Cibubur Junction yang berjumlah 57 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan angket (kuesioner). Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis deskriptif dan menggunakan SPSS 27.00 . Berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh ,kedua variabel ini memiliki arah hubungan antara stress kerja dan kinerja karyawan berjenis searah yang dimana Koefisien regresi X sebesar 0.359 menyatakan bahwa setiap penambahan 1% nilai stress kerja , maka nilai kinerja bertambah sebesar 0.359 .Persentase pengaruh variabel stress kerja memiliki nilai R square sebesar 0.575 atau 57.5%.Sisa persentase sebesar 42.5% variabel kinerja karyawan di sebabkan dari variabel selain variabel yang diteliti.Uji Hipotesis yang merupakan pengujian terakhir mendapatkan hasil nilai t-hitung untuk variable stress kerja (X)8.621 dan T tabel 2.004 dengan nilai signifikasi yang didapat 0,00 sig.a = 0,05. Berdasarkan hipotesis dan dasar pengambilan Keputusan dapat disimpulan bahwa H0 ditolak dan H1 diterima, yaitu stress kerja berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN TERHADAP TINGKAT KEPUASAN KONSUMEN PADA PERSEROAN TERBATAS INMAS SURYA MAKMUR SEMARANG
Authors: Januarianto Tri Benedictus , Wibowo Hadi Mulyo , Astuti Indri , Rusdianto Agustinus Renaldo
Published: September 2024

Kualitas pelayanan menunjuk pada tingkat kesempurnaan pelayanan dalam memenuhi kebutuhan dan tuntuan setiap konsumen memenuhi kebutuhan dan persyaratan, serta pada ketepatan waktu untuk memenuhi harapannya.  kepuasan konsumen adalah suatu kondisi dimana kebutuhan, keinginan dan harapan konsumen terhadap sebuah produk dan jasa, sesuai atau terpenuhi dengan penampilan dari produk dan jasa.  Adapun tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui besarnya pengaruh variabel Kualitas Pelayanan terhadap Peningkatan Kepuasan Konsumen pada PT. Inmas Surya Makmur Semarang.Teknik pengambilan sampel yang dipakai dalam penelitian ini penulis menggunakan teknik Random Sampel atau secara acak populasi di jadikan sampel ada 384 orang dapat digunakan rumus Slovin yang dikutip Sevilla dalam Husein Umar, 2017, jadi diperoleh sampel 80 orang.Berdasarkan pada hasil analisa regresi bahwa ternyata variabel Kualitas Pelayanan dapat meningkatkan Kepuasan Konsumen diperoleh  nilai Y = 8,117 + 0,653 X., ada pengaruh positif terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen diperlukan pembuktian dengan dilakukannya uji hipotesis variabel Kualitas Pelayanan terhadap peningkatan Kepuasan Konsumen diperoleh nilai thitung sebesar = 12,004 nilai ttabel pada (83) sebesar = 1,661, maka Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima yang berarti mempunyai bukti, bahwa antara variabel Kualitas Pelayanan terhadap variabel Kepuasan Konsumen terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan.  Sedangkan hasil analisa korelasi parsial dan uji hipotesisnya dinyatakan bahwa terdapat pengaruh positif antara variabel Kualitas Pelayanan terhadap variabel Kepuasan Konsumen diperoleh nilai sebesar 0,866 sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa pengaruhnya sangat kuat atau nilai Koefisien determinasinya (KD) sebesar : 75,0% jadi tingkat pengaruhnya sebesar 75,0% dan sisanya sebesar 25,0% dipengaruhi dari paktor-kaktor lainnya sepertia promosi, periklanan, sarana prasarana, distribusi dan lain sebagainya yang tidak di amati oleh penulis.
Facing death alone: An exploration of terminally ill individuals living alone in palliative care
Authors: Bashyam Paul , Yap Ching Sian , Chen XiangYi , Yeo Zhi Zheng
Published: September 2024

Home palliative care clinicians provide end-of-life care for patients from diverse social and economic backgrounds. They include patients who live alone—a single-person household.1 Auon et al. found that 7–12% of patients under palliative care lived alone for more than a year.3 Demographic trends increasingly highlight this group to be a growing population with pressing concerns (e.g. the number of single-person households in Singapore has almost doubled between 2012 and 2022).2 With the greying population, the trend of patients living alone is expected to grow.
Assessing the accuracy and consistency of generative pretrained transformers in assigning Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status
Authors: Yau Chun En , Xie Qihuang , Ho Ren Yi Jonas , Yau Chun Yi , Guan Elaine , Lee Dawn Yi Xin , Zhou Xinyan , Sng Gerald Gui Ren , Tung Joshua Yi Min , Ho Andrew Fu Wah , Tan Ryan Shea Ying Cong , Lim Daniel Yan Zheng
Published: September 2024

The Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) is a commonly used performance status (PS) scale in oncology. It influences cancer treatment decisions and clinical trial recruitment. However, there can be significant inter-rater variability in ECOG-PS scoring, due to subjectivity in human scoring and innate cognitive biases.1,2 We propose that generative pretrained transformers (GPT), a foundational large language model (LLM), can accurately and reliably score ECOG-PS.
Optimising paediatric urinary tract infection diagnosis
Authors: Loe Marcus Wing Choy , Li Jiahui , Yeo Kee Thai
Published: September 2024

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common cause of serious bacterial illness among children and infants.1 Up to 2% of boys and 8% of girls will develop at least 1 episode of UTI by the age of 7 years.1,2 Of these, it is estimated that 12% to 30% will experience recurrence within a year.3 While majority of patients recover without any long-term sequelae, UTIs can lead to severe complications such as kidney scarring and sepsis if not diagnosed and treated promptly. A very small proportion of children will develop kidney failure from UTI, which is typically a result of recurrent UTIs. Known risk factors for UTI among children include female sex, age and the presence of conditions that affect urine flow, such as vesicoureteric reflux or urinary stasis (neurogenic bladder, constipation).4 UTI typically develops due to the ascension of uropathogens that colonise the periurethral regions to the bladder (cystitis), which may ascend further up the urinary tract (pyelonephritis) and lead to bloodstream infection (urosepsis). UTIs from haematogenous spread is possible, although uncommon. Common pathogens implicated are gram-negative bacteria—primarily Escherichia coli; however, other pathogens such as Klebsiella, Proteus and Enterobacter can also be involved.
Communication on Website and Some Notes When Using
Authors:   Vietnam Women's Academy, Vietnam, Minh Huye Ths. Le Thin
Published: September 2024

With the development of mobile devices, the reception habits of the media public have changed. Media companies, individuals, businesses, etc. always promote communication activities on digital platforms, especially social networking platforms. However, an indispensable basic platform in the development of multimedia communication in the digital age is website communication. Although this communication method was first born since the appearance of the internet, today it is still considered a long-term communication path. Therefore, to communicate effectively on the website, communicators are required to grasp the advantages, limitations and notes when implementing communication using this method.
Productive and economic potential of the application of biofertilizer in hybrid corn DAS 3383
Authors: Vera José , Barzallo Diego , Villamar Mónica , Ortiz Jhonny , Moyano Gavin , Yugsan Junina
Published: September 2024

The excessive and inappropriate use of synthetic fertilizers has the potential to cause significant environmental and economic issues. The utilization of biofertilizers represents a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative for the enhancement of crop productivity. Accordingly, the present study evaluated the productive and economic behavior of applying biofertilizers on hybrid corn DAS 3383 under a completely random block design, with five treatments and three repetitions. The following treatments were employed: a control treatment devoid of any fertilization (CONTROL), a conventional treatment comprising NPK fertilization (NPK), a treatment incorporating 5 % biofertilizer (5BIO), a treatment incorporating 15 % biofertilizer (15BIO), and a treatment incorporating 25 % biofertilizer (25BIO). At the 90-day mark, the NPK treatment exhibited the greatest plant height (272.81 cm), while at the 108-day interval, the cob insertion height (170.40 cm) was also the highest. However, the 25BIO treatment yielded the most optimal results in terms of cob length (14.29 cm), diameter (6.07 cm), 1,000-grain weight (31.70 g), and yield (9 t.ha-1). This treatment also demonstrated the highest net benefit ($2,019.10) and favorable profitability (72 %) compared to the other treatments. The results of the orthogonal contrast analysis indicate that there are significant linear effects for the majority of variables, with no discernible quadratic effects. This evidence substantiates the potential of biofertilizers in enhancing maize crop productivity. By repurposing organic waste from the agricultural sector and employing it as an alternative to chemical fertilizers, these findings contribute to the advancement of more sustainable and profitable agricultural practices.
Keywords: organic fertilizer, genotype, seed, organic waste, profitability.
Design, Development and Analysis of Future Tree and Air Filtration System
Authors: Aniket R. Patil  , Shivangi Thakker  , Kashinath Patil
Published: September 2024

Energy plays a crucial role in the economic and social development of any country. Utilizing freely available energy resources requires advanced devices, making the development of such technology a necessity. This is vital for enhancing analysis and development, as well as for investing in the renewable energy sector to meet energy demands and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The 'Future Tree' concept offers a promising solution by converting natural resources into energy. This paper introduces the design, development, and analysis of the Future Tree. Wind and solar power are becoming increasingly popular due to their abundance, accessibility, and ease of harnessing for electricity generation. With anticipated rises in energy costs and demand, hybrid energy systems combining solar and wind power are essential solutions. This study presents the design of a hybrid electricity generation system that utilizes both solar and wind energy to provide power to remote households not connected to the grid. Hybrid systems have proven to be effective in delivering high-quality power. Global efforts to mitigate public health issues and control acid rain have prompted actions to reduce emissions of CO, SOx, and NOx. This research introduces a pollutant removal filter utilizing a catalytic converter. The filter's purpose is to ensure emission-free air is released into the Atmosphere.
Analysis of Consumer Decision-Making in the Influencer Market
Authors: Muralidar Nayak  , Megha K P
Published: September 2024

This study conducts a comprehensive secondary research analysis to investigate the intricate landscape of consumer decision-making within the influencer market. Leveraging existing literature, market reports, and academic research, the objective is to synthesize and present a nuanced understanding of the factors influencing consumers as they engage with influencers and make purchasing decisions. The secondary research methodology involves a systematic review of scholarly articles, industry reports, and relevant publications spanning the fields of marketing, psychology, and sociology. Key themes explored include the impact of influencer characteristics, such as trustworthiness, relatability, and expertise, on consumer perceptions and choices. Additionally, the study delves into the role of social media platforms, content types, and the ethical considerations surrounding influencer marketing. The findings reveal patterns and trends in consumer behaviour within the influencer market, providing insights into the evolving preferences and expectations of consumers. By synthesizing existing knowledge, this study aims to offer a comprehensive overview of the various elements influencing consumer decision making, shedding light on both the opportunities and challenges that marketers face in this dynamic digital landscape. This secondary research analysis contributes to the existing body of knowledge by consolidating and organizing insights from diverse sources, providing a resourceful reference for academics, marketers, and industry professionals seeking to understand the complexities of consumer decision-making in the context of influencer marketing.
Comparative Study of Conventional and New Approaches for Attaining an Effective Fault Tolerance in IoT
Authors: J. Rajendran
Published: September 2024

Fault Tolerant IoT devices are the latest products that received more hype from the general public. This sudden hype for fault-tolerant IoT devices is due to some occurrence of faults in the IoT applications which results in the malfunctioning of the entire system. At Present Fault-tolerant IoT devices are expensive, but people prefer them, for better living. In recent years, there has been discussion around the world about the enhancement of fault-tolerant IoT devices as they have become old. The conventional way of attaining fault tolerance is the employment of majority consensus and triple modular redundancy. These techniques are more commonly utilized by people who wish to achieve fault tolerance. As the years passed, the users of fault-tolerant IoT devices desired to upgrade the whole mechanism by adopting fresh techniques. Fault tolerance is achieved by applying a set of analysis and design techniques to create systems with dramatically improved dependability. As new technologies are developed and new applications arise, new fault tolerance approaches are also needed. In the early days of fault-tolerant computing, it was possible to create custom hardware and software solutions from scratch. However, with the current technology, chips contain complex, highly integrated functions, requiring hardware and software to meet various standards in order to be economically feasible. This paper presents a survey and a comparative study on fault tolerance provided in a variety of ways, then suggests an innovative scheme for attaining fault tolerance in IoT.
SPOR KULÜPLERİNİN TARAFTARLAR TARAFINDAN ALGILANAN KURUMSAL SOSYAL SORUMLULUKLARININ İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Keleş Furkan , Adatepe Eda
Published: September 2024

Bu araştırma spor kulüplerinin taraftarlar tarafından algılanan kurumsal sosyal sorumluluklarının farklı değişkenlere göre incelenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırma genel tarama modelindedir. Araştırmanın evrenini 18 yaş ve üstü, 4 büyük spor kulübünün (Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray, Trabzonspor) taraftarları oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmaya gönüllü 709 Erkek ve 601 Kadın toplam 1310 taraftar katılmıştır. Araştırma verileri anket formu ile toplanmıştır. Veri analizi SPSS 24 programı ile yapılmıştır. Bulgularda, cinsiyet değişkeni ile t testinde tüm ölçek ve alt boyutlarında anlamlı farklılık görülmemiştir. Varyans analizlerinde; öğrenim durumu, takıma bağlılık seviyesi, bir sezonda statta maç izleme sayısı, algılanan sosyo-ekonomik düzey değişkenlerine göre ölçek ve tüm alt boyutlarında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılaşma görülmüştür. Taraftar olunan spor kulübü değişkeninde sadece ekonomik sorumluluk alt boyutunda istatistiksel olarak farklılık bulunmuştur. Yaş değişkeni ile yapılan korelasyon analizinde yaş, yasal sorumluluk ve etik sorumluluk alt boyutlarında negatif yönde zayıf ilişkiler tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak, öğrenim durumu, takıma bağlılık seviyesi, bir sezonda statta maç izleme sayısı, algılanan sosyo-ekonomik düzey, yaş, taraftar olunan spor kulübü değişkenlerinin, taraftarların algılanan kurumsal sosyal sorumluklarını etkilediği anlaşılmıştır. Futbol kulübü taraftarlarına yönelik kurumsal sosyal sorumluluk alanındaki proje, bilgilendirme ve eğitimlerin spor kamuoyu için faydalı olacağı düşünülmektedir.
The Effect of Body Language on the Development of Turkısh Speaking Skills as a Foreign Language: The Case of Kazakhstan
Authors: Zhashikh Yerkanat , ÖZDEMİR Elif Derya , OZDEMIR CEMAL
Published: September 2024

The aim of the research is to examine the effect of body language on the development of Turkish speaking skills as a foreign language in the example of Kazakhstan. Qualitative research method was used in the research. The study group of the research consists of 9th and 10th grade Kazakh students studying Turkish in Kazakhstan. The language level of the students is B1. 11 boys students participated in the research. An interview form was used to collect data. The interview form was prepared by the researcher and consists of 7 questions. Content analysis was used within the scope of data analysis. The use of body language of students learning Turkish as a foreign language in Kazakhstan plays an important role in the language learning process. As a result of the research, it was determined that the students who participated in the research who were learning Turkish in Kazakhstan used their body language effectively while speaking in Turkish. When the obtained codes were examined, it was determined that the students used their body language frequently while speaking, that their body language contributed positively to their speaking speed and fluency, and that it provided comfort in social environments.
Estimation of the effectiveness of geological exploration projects
for base and precious metals, completed in 2023 at the expense
of the Russian Federal budget
Authors: Minkin Konstantin , Stolyarov Igor , Starostin Ivan
Published: September 2024

As part of the task of the FSBI TsNIGRI for the scientific and methodological support of geological exploration projects
included into the State Order list of objects, that is provided by the State Assignment "Experimental, Methodological
and Thematic Works", a compartive analysis has been performed of the expected and actually obtained results of the
geological exploration at 20 projects completed in 2023.
Based on the analysis, it was noted that the targets for localization and assessment of the forecasted resources of
lead, zinc, and gold had been fulfilled at a level not lower than the average indicators of recent years. These targets were almost in full completed at 1 geological exploration project for base metals and at 5 geological exploration projects
for gold. The main reasons were considered for the non-fulfillment/underfulfillment of the targets for localization and
assessment of the forecast resources of precious and base metals for the State Order objects.
It has been concluded that early phase geological exploration projects at the current level remain a high-risk
production in economic terms. Reduction of the risks of the prospecting is possible by means of introduction into the
practice of geological surveys of small- and medium-scale forecast-minerogenic works specialized on a certain type
of solid minerals, especially within poorly studied territories, as well as by means of more efficient conducting of the
geological surveys.
The Yuzhnoe ore deposit: Sn-Ag-Pb-Zn orogenic metallogeny
of Sikhote-Alin
Authors: Gusarova Valeria , Ratkin Vladimir , Chugaev Andrey , Tikhomirov Dmitry , Eliseeva Olga
Published: September 2024

Formation of anomalously antimony-silver bearing Sn-Pb-Zn ores of the Yuzhnoye deposit is related to the late
Albian-Cenomanian orogeny of Sikhote-Alin. The ore-bearing structures are represented by fractured zones of strike-slip
and thrust faults, subconformable to the bedding of Lower Cretaceous flyschoid siltstones and sandstones in the
flank of an anticline. Based on the lead-isotope investigation, the source of lead in the Cenomanian ore-magmatic
system of the Yuzhnoye deposit was represented by flyschoids of the Early Cretaceous accretionary prism of the
Zhuravlevka terrane, the substrate of the granite-metamorphic layer of the newly formed Mesozoic continental crust of
Sikhote-Alin. In terms of the mineralogical-geochemical and structural features, the deposit is fundamentally different
from the skarn and vein Pb-Zn deposits of the Dalnegorsk type, associated with Early Paleocene magmatites of the
Dalnegorsk andesite-gabbro-granodiorite-granite suite.
Gold-bearing placers of the Yurskoe deposit and their possible primary sources (Stanovoy Range)
Authors: Chetvertakov Ivan , Dzhangirov Maksim , Sharygin Igor , Gladkochub Egor
Published: September 2024

The article presents information on the geology of the Verkhne-Timptonsky gold placer region, within which the
Yurskoe placer deposit is located. A brief description of gold placers in the Yurski Stream basin is presented based on
geological exploration results. Typomorphic features of native gold from the valley placer of the Yurski Stream were studied. Based on the studies, two types of the native gold were identified, that were related to different primary
sources. The high-fineness gold of type I represents residual gold that entered the placer from Precambrian gold-bearing
diaphthorites and from fissured weathering crusts in the diaphthorites. The medium- to low-fineness gold of type II
of a low-temperature hydrothermal genesis entered the placer from Mesozoic volcanogenic molasse sequences. The
question of whether these deposits are an intermediate collector for fragments of earlier gold mineralization, or there
was a superposition of a late low-temperature mineralization, remains open. The prospects for identifying economically
significant ore objects of various genetic types in the Yurski Stream basin are assessed
Scenario Planning and Organizational Response in Changing Business Environment.
Authors: Danzaria Yusuf , Araga Abdullahi S. , Chukwuma Nnenna N.
Published: September 2024

The paper has investigated how can scenario planning help organizations anticipate and prepare for future changes in the business environment. The paper used funnel approach to investigate the scenario planning from global, Africa and Nigeria based on Developmental Configuration Approach. The model paper sought to build a theoretical framework that predict relationships between concepts. The conceptual model describes issues that should be considered in the study. This model paper contributes to existing knowledge by delineating an entity, its goal being to detail, chart, describe, or depict an entity and its relationship to other entities.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Stealth Protocols and Proxying in Hiding VPN Usage
Authors: Shehab Mohammad , Alzabin Lial Raja
Published: September 2024

Due to increased inspection of internet traffic and the pervasive surveillance practices put in place by many organizations, virtual private networks (VPNs) are now frequently used to safeguard online privacy and circumvent censorship. However, existing VPN protocols are susceptible to methods of detection and blockage employed by network administrators, internet service providers, and in certain cases, governments. Stealth protocols and proxying techniques have therefore been presented as potential means of hiding VPN activity and avoiding discovery. Therefore, the purpose of this work is to assess how well stealth protocols and proxying work to hide the use of VPNs using a thorough experimental setup (i.e., evaluate how well-known stealth VPN protocols like Obfsproxy, Shadowsocks, and WireGuard perform against different detection techniques like deep packet inspection (DPI)). Furthermore, examine the effects of using proxy servers in conjunction with VPN connections in order to further obfuscate traffic signatures and improve privacy. The results center on how well various stealth protocols and proxying techniques defy detection attempts, offering insightful information to VPN users and developers. Thus, the outcomes help strengthen censorship resistance and online particularity in keeping pace with the development of monitoring technology. Also, analyze the efficiency of Obfsproxy, Shadowsocks, and WireGuard to provide comprehensive comparisons of current capabilities and potential enhancements. Finally, a discussion for future VPN design is conducted, focusing on the importance of adaptability in keeping secure communication channels among increasingly sophisticated surveillance measures.
 
Received: 18 June 2024 | Revised: 2 August 2024 | Accepted: 20 August 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest in this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data available on request from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Mohammad Shehab: Conceptualization, Methodology, Validation, Investigation, Resources, Data curation, Writing – original draft, Writing – review & editing, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration. Lial Raja Alzabin: Conceptualization, Methodology, Formal analysis, Resources, Writing – review & editing, Visualization.
Control de posición utilizando un servomotor inteligente en modo voltaje y considerando fricción: Tutorial
Authors: Bugarin Eusebio , Aguilar-Bustos Ana Yaveni
Published: September 2024

El presente artículo, a manera de tutorial, detalla el análisis del control de posición de un servomotor inteligente que ha sido modificado para poder programarle su acción de control en modo voltaje. Es importante destacar que el análisis realizado considera la fricción (inherente a todo sistema mecánico). El servomotor inteligente, objeto de estudio, es el Dynamixel AX-12 de la empresa coreana Robotis; un servomotor muy utilizado para el diseño y construcción de robots avanzados con aplicaciones de entretenimiento y de investigación. Primero se estudian tanto los modelos estáticos como dinámicos de fricción. Luego, basándose en el análisis teórico, se muestra un procedimiento bastante accesible para estimar todos los parámetros del servomotor. Posteriormente, utilizándose la Teoría de Estabilidad de Lyapunov, se realiza un análisis riguroso de la acción proporcional en el control de posición del sistema robótico. Finalmente, se diseña un control con observador de perturbaciones, que no necesita de la medición de la velocidad, para llevar asintóticamente el error de posición a cero. Cada simulación es comparada con experimentos satisfactorios de tiempo real con un periodo de muestreo constante de 0.001 (s).
Schwarz Media setzt auf Targeting
Authors: Janke Klaus
Published: September 2024

Messenger-Werbung, verbessertes Targeting, inkrementeller ROAS – beim Schwarz Media Summit in Frankfurt stellte der Vermarkter der Schwarz-Gruppe neue Formate und Lösungen für das Retail-Media-Geschäft vor.
Kerler kann Umsatz deutlich steigern
Authors: Biester Silke
Published: September 2024

Das Familienunternehmen Kerler punktet im Lebensmittelhandel mit regional gestalteten Tragetaschen aus Baumwolle. Die Impulsartikel liefern dem Handel attraktive Spannen.