bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
GPR Application for Non-Rigid Road Pavement Condition Assessment
Authors: Batrakov Dmitry O. , Antyufeyeva Mariya S. , Batrakova Angelika G.
Published: January 2023

The main aim of the article is to demonstrate the effectiveness of the use of ground penetrating radars to assess various objects using the example of assessing the current state of highways. The article uses the software developed by the authors and the corresponding mathematical models. The analysis of the results obtained is based on mathematical models that have proven their effectiveness and is time-tested. It should be emphasised that the main problem in assessing roads with non-rigid pavement is associated with a change in the main parameters of the layers – thickness and dielectric constant. Previously, we proposed a scheme for the layer-by-layer determination of the values of the relative permittivity and then - the subsequent determination of the thickness of each layer, starting from the top layer and ending with the base. The paper presents the results of experiments actually carried out by the authors with various GPRs, which not only have different values of the central frequency, but also have significant design differences. In addition, the results of processing real data using the software developed by the authors are presented. As a result, an improved method of signal calibration has been proposed, which makes it possible to increase the reliability of assessing the thickness of road surfaces, as well as other objects.
A State of the Art in Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) for Unmanned Ariel Vehicle (UAV): A Review
Authors: Rauf Abdul , Irshad Muhammad Jehanzeb , Wasif Muhammad , Mehmood Zubair , Kiren Tayybah , Siddique Nazam
Published: January 2023

For the past decade, the main problem that has attracted researchers’ attention in aerial robotics is the position estimation or Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) where the GPS signal is poor or denied. This article reviews the strengths and weaknesses of existing methods in the field of aerial robotics. There are many different techniques and algorithms that are used to overcome the localization and mapping problem of these UAVs. These techniques and algorithms use different sensors, such as Red Green Blue-Depth (RGB_D), Light Detecting and Ranging (LIDAR), and Ultra-wideband (UWB). The most common technique is used, i.e., probability-based SLAM, which uses two algorithms: Linear Kalman Filter (LKF) and Extended Kalman Filter (EKF). LKF consists of five phases and this algorithm is just used for linear system problems. However, the EKF algorithm is used for non-linear systems. Aerial robots are used to perform many tasks, such as rescue, transportation, search, control, monitoring, and different military operations because of their vast top view. These properties are increasing their demand as compared to human service. In this paper, different techniques for the localization of aerial vehicles are discussed in terms of advantages and disadvantages, practicality and efficiency. This paper enables future researchers to find the suitable SLAM solution based on their problems; either the researcher is dealing with a linear problem or a non-linear problem.
Does Fiscal Transparency Matter for Bank Development? A Lookup on Emerging and Developing Countries
Authors: Trabelsi Emna
Published: January 2023

This paper examines how fiscal transparency is linked to bank development. It also hypothesizes that the effect is mediated by reasonable channel(s). Drawing upon a panel dataset of emerging and developing economies, we find that fiscal transparency is positively related to the private credit and to the ratio of liquid assets, implying that more transparent policies enhance bank development. Our panel regressions and the mediation analysis also suggest that the effect of fiscal transparency on private credit is significantly transmitted through the control of corruption, while it has a direct effect on the ratio of liquid assets.
Revisiting of Interest Rate Channel: Nonlinear transmission of Monetary Policy Shocks to the Turkish Economy
Authors: Yildirim Durmus Cagri , Turan Tugba
Published: January 2023

This study examines the effectiveness of non-linear monetary policy interest rate channel shocks for the Turkish economy using the threshold VAR analysis in the period of 2006-2019. The interest channel is examined with the two models for both consumption transfer and investment transfer models. The results show that the interest rate channel is effective in the high regime (high macroeconomic instability) for the consumption transfer model, and it is partially effective in the low regime (low macroeconomic instability). On the other hand, for the model with investment expenditures flow, the interest rate channel is partially effective in both high and low regimes.
Testing the Factors that Determine the Profitability of Banks with a Dynamic Approach: Evidence from Turkey
Authors: Doğan Mesut , Yildiz Feyyaz
Published: January 2023

The present study aims to identify the internal and external factors that affect the profitability of banks operating in Turkey. For this purpose, the study used data from 23 public, private, and foreign banks, covering the period from 2007 to 2020. Two dependent variables were used as the profitability indicators of banks, namely, the Return on Equity (ROE) and the Return on Assets (ROA). In order to increase the reliability of the models developed during the study, Dynamic Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) and Fixed Effect Model (FEM) were applied. Results of the analysis indicate a positive and statistically significant relation between inflation rate and GDP growth rate, and ROA and ROE. According to the results of GMM, there was a positive relation between ROA and ROE, and 1-year and 2-year lagged ROA and ROE. This situation may be explained by the fact that profits acquired in the Turkish banking sector are steady. ROA and ROE were observed to have a positive relation with inflation rate and economic growth rate. In other words, the increase in inflation rate and GDP growth rate positively affect profitability of public, private, and foreign banks.
Effects of dynamic contrast enhancement on transition zone prostate cancer in Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System Version 2.1
Authors: Zhang Jiahui , Xu Lili , Zhang Gumuyang , Zhang Xiaoxiao , Bai Xin , Sun Hao , Jin Zhengyu
Published: January 2023

Background

The aim of the study was to analyse the effects of dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE)-MRI on transitional-zone prostate cancer (tzPCa) and clinically significant transitional-zone prostate cancer (cs-tzPCa) in Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) Version 2.1.

Patients and methods

The diagnostic efficiencies of T2-weighted imaging (T2WI) + diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), T2WI + dynamic contrast-enhancement (DCE), and T2WI + DWI + DCE in tzPCa and cs-tzPCa were compared using the score of ≥ 4 as the positive threshold and prostate biopsy as the reference standard.

Results

A total of 425 prostate cases were included in the study: 203 cases in the tzPCa group, and 146 in the cs-tzPCa group. The three sequence combinations had the similar areas under the curves in diagnosing tzPCa and cs-tzPCa (all P < 0.05). The sensitivity of T2WI + DCE and T2WI + DWI + DCE (84.7% and 85.7% for tzPCa; 88.4% and 89.7% for cs-tzPCa, respectively) in diagnosing tzPCa and cs-tzPCa was significantly greater than that of T2WI + DWI (79.3% for tzPCa; 82.9% for cs-tzPCa). The specificity of T2WI + DWI (86.5% for tzPCa; 74.9% for cs-tzPCa) were significantly greater than those of T2WI + DCE and T2WI + DWI + DCE (68.0% and 68.5% for tzPCa; 59.1% and 59.5% for cs-tzPCa, respectively) (all P > 0.05). The diagnostic efficacies of T2WI + DCE and T2WI + DWI + DCE had no significant differences (all P < 0.05).

Conclusions

DCE can improve the sensitivity of diagnosis for tzPCa and cs-tzPCa, and it is useful for small PCa lesion diagnosis.
The Metamorphic and Plutonic Rocks of the Almansor River: Geological Heritage to Preserve
Authors: Pereira Manuel Francisco
Published: January 2023

In the Almansor River, surrounding Montemor-o-Novo city, are found outcrops of metamorphic rocks formed around 340 million years ago, at least 11 km depth and under high temperatures (migmatites and gneisses) in association with magmatic rocks (granitic rocks). The geodiversity observed here has an extraordinary scientific and educational interest that should be preserved and studied for the benefit of present and future generations. This work intends, by summarizing the geological information that is available in the scientific literature on these geological sites, to warn of the importance of implementing actions for the valorization, conservation, and dissemination of the Natural Heritage in the Alentejo region.
Analisis postur kerja terhadap keluhan gangguan muskuloskeletal pada pekerja pemanen kelapa sawit
Authors: Teresia Vira , Lestari Dewi Indah
Published: January 2023

Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSDs) adalah gangguan yang sering timbul pada pekerja, terutama pekerja dengan aktivitas fisik yang membutuhkan postur tertentu seperti pada pekerja perkebunan. Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara postur kerja dengan keluhan MSDs pada pekerja pemanen kelapa sawit di PT. Aditunggal Mahajaya Seruyan Tengah. Studi analitik potong lintang ini dilakukan pada 49 pekerja pemanen pada Juni 2020 hingga Mei 2021. Postur tubuh dinilai menggunakan kuesioner Rapid Entire Body Assesment (REBA) sedangkan keluhan MSDs menggunakan Nordic Body Map. Data dianalisis menggunakan teknik analisis univariat dan analisis bivariat dengan bantuan program SPSS. Subyek yang memiliki postur kerja berisiko sangat tinggi sebanyak 43 (87,7%) dengan rerata skor REBA sebesar 12.29±2,18. Rerata skor Nordic Body Map adalah 32,82±2,86 dengan tingkat keluhan muskuloskeletal ringan dialami oleh sebanyak 45 (91,8%) subyek dan yang tidak memiliki keluhan muskuloskeletal sebanyak 4 (8,2%) subyek. Hasil analisis bivariat untuk hubungan antara postur kerja dengan keluhan muskuloskeletal pada pekerja diperoleh p-value 0,001 (p<0,05). Postur kerja merupakan faktor yang berpengaruh pada keluhan muskuloskeletal pekerja pemanen kelapa sawit di PT. Aditunggal Mahajaya Seruyan Tengah.
Strengthening Digital Capabilities and Entrepreneurship For SMEs in the Creative Economy Sector During a Pandemic
Authors: Cahyani Leni , Hidayat Rahmat , Marcelino Dandy
Published: January 2023

An important aspect in the development of the local economy is MSMEs' ability to support productive human resources, allowing people to live their lives as a means of earning a living. Entrepreneurship is characterized by the ability to transform current resources into goods and selling points via the use of ingenuity. The Covid-19 pandemic sparked the growth of micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs). The pandemic of Covid-19 has slowed most economic sectors, particularly MSMEs. Many MSME performers are unable to grow and end up in bankruptcy because of the overabundance. This is the reason why small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are embracing digitization initiatives. Using a marketplace (intermediary) and social media as a marketing strategy is the method of digitalization. Digital MSME players must also be able to collaborate with netizens in promoting their goods and services, as outlined in this article. Because of this, the digital MSME development strategy is a viable option to safeguard small businesses from the Covid-19 pandemic. This article uses a process known as a literature review to examine numerous works on the growth of digital small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). According to this article, amid the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia, the growth of digital MSMEs has emerged as a viable option for saving and establishing a digital enterprise.
RETRATO DAS AGROINDÚSTRIAS E DOS PROGRAMAS GOVERNAMENTAIS DE APOIO À AGROINDÚSTRIA FAMILIAR NO BRASIL
Authors: Freitas Andre Marcelo Pereira , Corcioli Graciella , Da Cruz Fabiana Thomé
Published: January 2023

O artigo evidencia o retrato da agroindústria rural no Brasil, cujo estudo é enriquecido por elementos que caracterizam a dinâmica das agroindústrias familiares, valendo-se dos principais autores que se dedicam à temática e de dados do Censo Agropecuário de 2017. Adicionalmente, abordou-se os programas governamentais de apoio a agroindústrias familiares e o desempenho do Pronaf Agroindústria entre 2013 e 2021. Os principais achados do estudo residem nas informações que demonstraram a estabilidade do percentual de estabelecimentos rurais com agroindústria rural, em comparação com os Censos Agropecuários de 2006 e 2017, situando-se em 17% os estabelecimentos com agroindústria rural no Brasil, aliado ao fato de que 82% dos estabelecimentos com agroindústrias familiares (3.189.090 estabelecimentos) não receberam orientação técnica. Além disso, revelou-se a concentração de 90,3% dos valores contratados do Pronaf Agroindústria na região Sul do Brasil. O estudo concluiu que há a necessidade de buscar alternativas para o aprimoramento de políticas governamentais em prol do apoio e da expansão das agroindústrias familiares, de forma a democratizar a aplicação dos recursos dos programas governamentais para as regiões menos favorecidas do Brasil.
The Use of Artificial Neural Networks in Agricultural Plants
Authors: Susanti Roza , Nofendra Riko , Zaini Zaini , Bin Suhaimi Muhammad Syaiful Amri , Rusydi Muhammad Ilhamdi
Published: January 2023

Artificial Neural Networks use high-performance computing and big data technology, opportunities for science to create new opportunities in agriculture. The purpose of writing this article is to analyze the use of artificial neural networks on (a) plant diseases based on plant leaf diseases, (b) plant pests, (c) growth or quality, and (d) agricultural products. The writing method used is a literature study of the research that has been done. The keywords used in the search for references include ANN, plant, diseases, pests, growth or quality, and agricultural products. Publishers for the reference in this article are ScienceDirect and IEEE. The years of publication of the references are restricted from 2015 to 2022. Based on the literature study results, it was concluded that Artificial Neural Networks' deep learning models are accurate for detecting and classifying leaf diseases and pests, detecting growth, and application to agricultural plant products.
AKIBAT HUKUM DAN KEKABURAN NORMA DALAM PENGATURAN UNDANG-UNDANG TENTANG TANGGUNG JAWAB SOSIAL PERSEROAN TERBATAS
Authors: Harjono Dhaniswara K.
Published: January 2023

Limited Liability Companies in Indonesia, under the applicable law (Law 40/2007 and PP 47/2021), are under the obligation to realize its corporate social responsibility. The idea of CSR is to force the company to make it presence felt beneficially by the local community and wider society.  Unfortunately, not all companies are willing and able to meet its corporate social responsibility, or even if they chose to do so, proportionality is disregard. This paper, using Rudolph von Jhering's point of view, explores and identifies what legal or non-legal factors hinders the implementation of CSR.
أهل الذمة في مصر في عهد السلطان الناصر محمد بن قلاوون
Authors: Bakheet Faiz Ali
Published: January 2023

إن المتتبع لأحوال أهل الذمة في إطار الدولة العربية الإسلامية  يجد انه عاشوا بسلام وأمان لفترات طويلة ، على الرغم من وجود بعض المضايقات التي تحصل في عهد  سلطان ,لذا أصبح أهل الذمة من النسيج الاجتماعي المصري بدءً من الفتوحات الإسلامية في عهد الخلافة الراشدة والدولة الأموية والعباسية امتداداً إلى عهد الدولة المملوكية وخاصة ما يخص حقبة البحث في عهد السلطان محمد بن قلاوون الذي كان من أكثر سلاطين المماليك عطفاً وتسامحاً تجاه أهل الذمة ,والدليل على ذلك انه أمر بإعادة  من طرد منهم إلى وظيفته فضلا عن منع الأذى عنهم , فلذلك تمتعوا في عهده بالأمان والطمأنينة , اللهم إذا استثنينا بعض الحوادث العارضة التي كانت تؤدي إلى تغير في سياسة السلطان تجاهم , إلا أن ذلك الأمر كان يزول بزوال الدافع من وراءه.
La fotografía de Pío IX. Esbozo de una historia visual del papado contemporáneo
Authors:   Universidad de La Laguna (España), Díaz Burillo Vicente Jesús
Published: January 2023

The article deals with the study from an aesthetic perspective of one of the founding moments of the contemporary papacy. The photograph of Pius IX, the first pope to make use of technical image reproduction instruments, gives rise to proposing a new way of delving into the study of religion in today’s society. In methodological terms, the article offers a link between the perspective developed around Visual Studies and the most recent studies from the Sociology of Religion. From this last perspective, the interpretation is proposed according to which the current religious institutions are the product of modernity and the cultural, economic, social and technical conditions that it imposes. In this sense, the contemporary papacy is no stranger to these conditions, of which the hyperinflation of the image is one of its most important characteristics. In conclusion, the article proposes that the survival of the papacy in contemporary times, its definition as a fully modern institution from this aesthetic perspective, is largely due to the use of technical means of image reproduction.
Comparative estimation of toric intraocular lenses optic power calculation acurary
Authors:   IRTC Eye Microsurgery Ekaterinburg Center, Ekaterinburg, Ulyanov A.N. , Titarenko E.M. ,   IRTC Eye Microsurgery Ekaterinburg Center, Ekaterinburg, Stolbikov A.S. ,   IRTC Eye Microsurgery Ekaterinburg Center, Ekaterinburg
Published: January 2023

Purpose. To assess the refractive error of toric IOL calculation using Holladay IOL Consultant program with Holladay II formula, Verion navigation system using Holladay II and Barrett formulas. Methods. A retrospective analysis of the records of patients who underwent phacoemulsification with Acrysof IQ Toric (Alcon, USA) IOL implantation was carried out in IRTC Eye Microsurgery Ekaterinburg Center. The IOL was calculated using Holladay IOL Consultant program with Holladay II formula and Verion navigation system with the Holladay II and Barrett formulas. Results. Average refractive error of calculating IOL optical power on Verion diagnostic system using Holladay II formula was 0.20±0.83 diopters, using Barrett formula 0.26±0.76 diopters. IOL optic power calculation using Hicsoap Professional software using Holladay II formula showed refractive error of 0.07±0.76 diopters. Conclusions. The best result for refractive error was demonstrated by Holladay IOL Consultant Professional calculator (Holladay II formula). The difference in errors using Holladay II and Barrett formulas in Verion navigation system turned out to be insignificant. The best refractive result was demonstrated in correction of straight astigmatism by toric IOL implantation. Key words: IOL optical power calculation; toric IOL; IOL calculation formulas.
Ways to improve the efficacy and safety of antivegf therapy for macular diseases in routine clinical practice (literature review)
Authors:   Ural State Medical University, Yekaterinburg, Bobykin E.V.
Published: January 2023

Summary. This literature review summarizes the results of studies on the use of anti-VEGF therapy with ranibizumab and aflibercept for the treatment of macular diseases (including neovascular age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinal lesions, macular edema due to retinal vein occlusion, and myopic choroidal neovascularization) in routine clinical practice (RCP) in Russia. The data confirming the possibility of achieving favorable short-term and long-term outcomes of the method application in RCP are presented. Original ways to improve its effectiveness and safety based on data exploration of the quality of life features, adherence to treatment and treatment satisfaction of patients, taking into account clinical and organizational aspects of the use of anti-VEGF therapy, are proposed. Key words: anti-VEGF therapy; ranibizumab; aflibercept; routine clinical practice; long-term results; efficacy; safety
Toxic anterior segment syndrome (tass) after cataract phacoemulsification with iol implantation (a clinical case)
Authors:   IRTС Eye Microsurgery Ekaterinburg center, Ekaterinburg, Safonova O.V. , Ratanova P.S. ,   IRTС Eye Microsurgery Ekaterinburg center, Ekaterinburg
Published: January 2023

Purpose.To present a clinical case of TASS at the IRTСEye Microsurgery Ekaterinburg center. Clinical case. Patient C, born in 1955 came to the Center in 2016 with complaints of low vision in the left eye. After a standard ophthalmologic exa mination, she was diagnosed with mature cataract with elements of swelling in the left eye, initial cataract, 1st degree hyperopia in the right eye. Phacoemulsification of cataract with IOL implantation was suggested for the left eye. The patient developed TASS-syndrome the next day after the surgery. Results. We have analyzed possible causes of TASS development in the patient. The peculiarity of the operative treatment was the use of Rhex-ID capsule dye in the volume of 1 ml. We assumed that the use of this dye was the cause of the syndrome. Conclusion. The problem of postoperative inflammatory reaction remains rather urgent despite of rare occurrence of toxic anterior segment syndrome. The syndrome appears suddenly and unpredictably, can take the form of an outbreak in an individual institution. TASS is a condition similar to infectious bacterial postoperative complications in its clinical manifestations and presence of pathognomonic symptoms, which complicates diagnosis and determination of tactic. Key words: TASS; toxic anterior segment syndrome; postoperative endophthalmitis.
ANALISIS AGROINDUSRI DAN STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN GULA AREN DI DESA RAMBAH TENGAH HULU KECAMATAN RAMBAH KABUPATEN ROKAN HULU PROVINSI RIAU
Authors: M.Charizal Purba  , Fahrial
Published: January 2023

Palm sugar agro industry can providr an add value to palm sugar producers and overcome labor challenges If the business is managed properly, the purpose of this study is to analysis:  the characteristics and profiles of palm sugar producers, palm sugar processing techniques, palm sugar production cost, production, revenue, efficiency, and value added, and make palm sugar marketing strategy. This study used a survey method. The research site was in Rambah Tengah Hulu Village, Rambah District, Rokan Hulu Regency, Riau Province. In this study, 15 producers were selected by snowball sampling. The collected data consisted of primary and secondary data. The method of data analysis used descriptive qualitative analysis and quantitative descriptive. The results showed that the characteristics of palm sugar producers had an average age of 50 years, male gender, 6 years of education level, 10 years of business experience, and the family number of 5 persons. The palm sugar agroindustry was home industry business, private business capital, and labor are come from the family. The process of palm sugar in the research area used simple technology. The cost spent by the producers were Rp. 122,742, revenue Rp. 149,400, profits Rp. 26,658 with an R / C ratio 1.21. The added value obtained from processing palm sugar per process was Rp. 131,400 with a value-added ratio of 87.95%, and a margin value of Rp. 147,400, direct labor income was 0.67%, other input contributions were 10.85%, and profits were 88.46%. Based on the SWOT matrix analysis, it showed that the business was in quadrant I or SO strategy (strengths and opportunities). This strategy shows that the situation is very favorable for entrepreneurs by utilizing their strengths to take advantage of business opportunities.
Prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome and Its Effect on Academic Performance among Taibah University Student in Al Madinah
Authors:   1Academy of Family Medicine, Joint Program of Family Medicine, Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia (KSA), NM Alhawsawi , W Shiekh ,   2Consultant Family Medicine, Joint Program Of Family Medicine, Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia (KSA)
Published: January 2023

Background: Premenstrual syndrome is one of the common problems affecting female in different age groups and could affects the academic performance of students. Aims of this study were to estimate the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome and determine its effect on school performance among university medical students. Material and Methods: It was a cross-sectional study done in Al-Madinah city, Saudi Arabia including all female medical students from level 2 to 5, enrolled at Taibah University. Data were collected through self-administrated questionnaire. It contains 4 main parts: socio demographic characters of the students, menstrual and premenstrual characteristics, and premenstrual syndrome scale. Results: The study included 257 students, with a response rate of 70.8%. Their age ranged between 18 and 29 years with an arithmetic mean of 21.8 years and a Standard Deviation (SD) of 1.8 years. According to the premenstrual syndrome scale score with a cut-off level of 111, the prevalence of PMS among female medical students was 65.4%. PMS was not significantly associated with students` academic performance. However, it is associated with premenstrual or menstrual pain (p<0.001), family history of premenstrual syndrome (p=0.016), dysmenorrhea (p=0.002) and severe back pain or cramps (p<0.001 and p=0.007, respectively). Conclusion: Premenstrual tension syndrome is a prevalent alarming health problem affecting a great sector of female medical University students, Taibah University, Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia. It affected the daily work of a considerable proportion of students. However, it did not impact their academic performance.
Factors Influencing Malaria Infection in Rwanda 2010: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study Using Generalized Structural Equation Modeling
Authors:   Department of Family Medicine, Family Medicine Unit #1, IMSS, Sonora, Mexico, IG Valdez-Gil , JA Corral-Castillo ,   Department of Family Medicine, Family Medicine Unit #1, IMSS, Sonora, Mexico
Published: January 2023

Background: Chronic diseases are one of the main causes of dependency and disability, which will cause the patient to require a caregiver at some point, consequently the prevalence of caregiver syndrome will increase. Caregiver syndrome is defined as the multidimensional response of negative appraisal and perceived stress as a result of caring for an individual with a medical condition. Objective: To determine the factors associated with caregiver syndrome in patients with chronic kidney disease on peritoneal dialysis. Methods: Cross-sectional analytical study. The variables collected were: sex, age, marital status, relationship, socioeconomic level, and hours of care per day, months of patient care, occupation, caregiver syndrome and anxiety. To know the caregiver syndrome, the questionnaire "Zarit Caregiver Scale" was applied. To establish symptoms of anxiety, the "Beck Anxiety Inventory" was used. In the bivariate analysis, odds ratio and Chi-Square with a confidence interval of 95% was implemented, a p <0.05 was considered significant. Results: Of the 69 patients in the population, 44 suffered caregiver syndrome. The grade of caregiver syndrome was: intense overload 42% and light overload 21%. Caregiver profile: 49 (71%) women with a mean age of 44 years, married. 33 (47%) caregivers are sons/daughter of the patient, 34 (49%) were working, 44 (63%) were work active, 42 (60%) caregivers spent more than 10 hours with the patient, 28 (40%) had between 1 and 6 months in this activity. 42 (60%) presented symptoms of anxiety. A significant association (p<0.05) was found between caregiver syndrome and the variables marital status, socioeconomic level, kinship, occupation, anxiety and time in care. Conclusions: The prevalence of caregiver syndrome is higher in the state of Sonora compared to the Northeast and Southeast of Mexico. The profile of the caregiver has not changed much despite the evolution over time, but the prevalence of caregiver syndrome is increasing.
Central Sensitization in Patients Attending Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders
Authors:   Department of Physical Therapy Education Orthopedic Residency, St. Ambrose University, USA, A Louw , D Hartman ,   Department of Physical Therapy Education Orthopedic Residency, St. Ambrose University, USA, B Weber ,   Department of Physical Therapy Education Orthopedic Residency, St. Ambrose University, USA, D Shuda ,   Department of Physical Therapy Education Orthopedic Residency, St. Ambrose University, USA, C Obert ,   Department of Physical Therapy Education Orthopedic Residency, St. Ambrose University, USA, H Louw ,   Department of Mathematics, Northwestern College, USA, K Farrell ,   Department of Physical Therapy Education Orthopedic Residency, St. Ambrose University, USA
Published: January 2023

Study Design: Survey study. Objective: To determine what percentage of patients attending physical therapy with musculoskeletal pain present with central sensitization and which patient factors may be predictive of central sensitization. Background: Treating pain, especially chronic pain is clinically challenging. It has been suggested that pain be sub-classified as either nociceptive, peripheral neuropathic or central sensitization, to aid clinical decision-making to inform the treatment approach for specific pain conditions. Methods: A convenience sample of adult patients (18-65) attending PT for musculoskeletal pain were asked to complete a demographic questionnaire and the central sensitization inventory. Results: Two-hundred and forty-five patients completed the central sensitization inventory, resulting in a mean score of 26.88 ± 15.54. The majority of the patients were classified as “low” in regard to central sensitization scores and nearly one in five patients (n = 39; 17.3%) were classified as “high” in regard to central sensitization scores. The variables of ‘being disabled’ (β = 13.73), ‘currently experiencing feelings of depression’ (β = 9.35), and ‘identifying as female’ (β = 3.60), had the largest partial effects on central sensitization as individual variables. Conclusions: Approximately one in five patients attending PT for musculoskeletal pain present with a central sensitization inventory score of > 40, suggesting presence of central sensitization. Patients that reported feeling disabled, experiencing feelings of depression and ‘identifying as female’ were more likely to score > 40 on the central sensitization inventory. Central sensitization is relatively common in patients attending PT for musculoskeletal pain and various patient characteristics may suggest higher potential CSI scores at intake.
Photochemical Upconversion in Solution: The Role of Oxygen and Magnetic Field Response
Authors: Forecast Roslyn , Campaioli Francesco , Schmidt Timothy W. , Cole Jared H.
Published: January 2023

Upconversion processes effectively convert two or more low energy photons into one higher energy photon, and have diverse applications in photovoltaics and biomedicine. Upconversion is generally spin-selective, and its magnetic field response can be used to examine the interplay between two different mechanisms for photochemical upconversion in solution: triplet-triplet annihilation, and singlet-oxygen mediated energy transfer. A kinetic model is developed and applied to explain the different photoluminescence profiles of oxygenated versus deoxygenated systems. From the magnetic field response, the triplet-triplet annihilation rate constant is estimated. The conditions required to maximize upconversion photoluminescence intensity in oxygenated solution are determined.
Kinetics and Mechanisms of Pressure-induced Ice Amorphization and Polyamorphic Transitions in a Machine-learned Coarse-Grained Water Model
Authors: Dhabal Debdas , Molinero Valeria
Published: January 2023

Water glasses have attracted considerable attention due to their potential connection to a liquid-liquid transition in supercooled water. Here we use molecular simulations to investigate the formation and phase behavior of water glasses using the ML-BOP water model. We produce glasses through hyperquenching of water, pressure-induced amorphization (PIA) of ice, and pressure-induced polyamorphic transformations. Our simulations show that PIA of polycrystalline ice occurs at a lower pressure than for mono-crystalline ice, and through a different mechanism. The temperature dependence of the amorphization pressure of polycrystalline ice for ML-BOP agrees with experiments. We also find that ML-BOP accurately reproduces the density, coordination number, and struc-tural features of LDA, HDA and VHDA water glasses. We examine the kinetics and mechanism of the transformation between low-density and high-density glasses, and find that the sharp nature of these transitions in ML-BOP is similar to that in experiments and all-atom water models with a liquid-liquid transition. Transitions between ML-BOP glasses occur through a spinodal-like mechanism, similar to ice crystallization from LDA. Both glass-to-glass and glass-to-ice transformations have Avrami-Kolmogorov kinetics with exponent n=1.5±0.2 in experiments and simulations. Importantly, ML-BOP reproduces the competition between crystallization and HDA→LDA transition above the glass transition temperature Tg, and separation of their time scales below Tg, observed also in experi-ments. These findings demonstrate the ability of ML-BOP to accurately reproduce water properties across various regimes, making it a promising model for addressing the competition between polyamorphic transitions and crystallization in water and solutions.
Estrategias para cumplimiento de compromisos en el aula: desde la mirada del estudiante
Authors: Pérez Ruiz Diego Darío , Serrano Guzmán María Fernanda , Solarte Vanegas Norma Cristina , García Aladín María Fernanda , Torrado Gómez Luz Marina
Published: January 2023

La formación integral es uno de los propósitos explícitos en el quehacer de las funciones sustantivas universitarias de docencia, investigación y responsabilidad social/extensión. En razón a ésta, se espera que el educando aprenda a ser y aprenda a hacerse para el desempeño en su entorno económico o laboral. Como instituciones de educación superior, los currículos se convierten en instrumentos para la materialización del proyecto educativo y son los estudiantes quienes, como entes activos, pueden responder sobre la percepción acerca de la forma como dicho proyecto se está adelantando. La definición de normas y reglas en el aula de clase y la exigencia del cumplimiento de estas hace parte del proceso de formación integral del educando. Una de las normas que comúnmente se establece está relacionada con el cumplimiento de las entregas en formatos e intervalos de tiempo que suelen comunicarse de manera anticipada. A pesar de esto es común recibir solicitudes para ampliación de plazos en los tiempos de entrega y en el peor de los casos una disminución en el alcance de los trabajos. Cuando se cede ante estas peticiones se está incumpliendo en el proceso de formación integral de la persona. ¿Podrá ser esta la razón por la cual para el caso particular del ingeniero civil es común la solicitud de prórrogas para la entrega de las obras argumentando la ampliación de los plazos por diferentes e interesantes razones? La respuesta a este cuestionamiento podría ser respondida en un estudio prospectivo. Entre tanto se avanza en la recolección de información, en este estudio se presentan recomendaciones suministradas por 120 estudiantes de ingeniería civil de universidades públicas y privadas quienes participaron en una prueba piloto que se adelantó sobre el cumplimiento y la participación en las actividades de clase. El estudio también reveló que el 21,7% de los encuestados ha solicitado prórrogas en las distintas entregas. Así mismo 96,7% de los participantes manifestó que durante el tiempo de confinamiento por COVID-19 cumplieron con las entregas cumplidamente. El estudio aporta además recomendaciones desde la mirada del estudiante para “cultivar en el aula” el hábito en el cumplimiento como parte inherente de los profesionales.
Faces of the Irkutsk School of Archaeology: Mikhail Mikhailovich Gerasimov
Authors:   Irkutsk State University, Berdnikova N. E. , Lipnina E. A. ,   Irkutsk State University
Published: January 2023

Mikhail Gerasimov, a well-known Soviet anthropologist, the creator of a unique method of plastic reconstruction of the face from the skull, was born on September 15, 1907 in St. Petersburg. In 1912, the Gerasimov family moved to Irkutsk, where his father received the post of doctor of the Irkutsk resettlement center. Irkutsk, as the capital of the vast Siberian region from the Yenisei to the Pacific Ocean, had a multifaceted socio-cultural life. In 1851, a department of the Imperial Russian Geographical Society was organized in Irkutsk as the first scientific organization to study all aspects of the nature, history, and peoples of Siberia. In 1918 Irkutsk University was opened, which became the main center of scientific and educational activities. With Irkutsk are connected the discoveries of the first Paleolithic site, the first Neolithic burial ground, the first multilayered site in Russia. At Irkutsk University, Berngard Petri created the multidisciplinary Irkutsk School of Archaeology (Paleoethnology). Mikhail Gerasimov was formed as a researcher in the system of this school, where he received archaeological, anthropological, geological, and paleontological training. He made the first face reconstructions from the skull in 1927 and 1929. The archaeological activity of Mikhail Gerasimov relates to Irkutsk, where he was engaged in research of Stone Age campsites and burials. It distinguishes two periods: pre-war (1919–1937) and post-war (1956–1960). He studied burials in Irkutsk and its vicinity, as well as at the mouth of the Selenga River, participated in excavations of the Paleolithic site Verkholenskaya Gora, discovered the Paleolithic site Pereselenchenskii Punkt in Irkutsk, the multilayered site Ust-Belaya, and a number of Stone Age campsites in Khabarovsk. His biggest achievement was the discovery and excavation of the Malta Paleolithic site with unique dwelling complexes and bone sculptures. The socio-political situation in the country forced Mikhail Gerasimov in 1937 to engage in physical anthropology to develop and implement the method of reconstruction of the face from the skull. Archaeology has faded into the background. Mikhail Gerasimov was able to return to Irkutsk for the excavations of Malta, Ust-Belaya, Fofanovo burial ground in 1956–1960. In the process of these works, under his influence, a team of young archaeologists was formed at the Irkutsk State University, which made up a new generation of the Irkutsk School of Archaeology.
Análise de riscos nos buffets infantis em Presidente Prudente/SP
Authors:   Fatec Presidente Prudente, Aro Hiago Lopes , Souza Mariana Cristina Cunha ,   Fatec Presidente Prudente
Published: January 2023

Identificar riscos e compreender sua natureza é fundamental para manter a realização do evento dentro de parâmetros confiáveis de segurança. Essa discussão torna-se mais relevante em tempos de pandemia da Covid-19, momento que o setor busca reorganização e inovação para a retomada de suas atividades, respeitando-se os protocolos sanitários de saúde. Sendo assim, o objetivo geral deste artigo foi elaborar uma Escala de Graduação de Riscos para Eventos, aplicando-a à análise dos Buffets Infantis na cidade de Presidente Prudente/SP. A escala foi construída a partir das tipologias: riscos humanos, riscos técnicos e estruturais, riscos naturais e riscos biológicos. A metodologia foi a revisão da literatura científica sobre planejamento e organização de eventos e gestão de riscos. Os dados levantados nessa etapa possibilitaram a estruturação da Escala, a caracterização dos buffets da cidade e a espacialização das informações em um mapa de risco, com foco nos Riscos Técnicos e Estruturais, usando técnicas de sensoriamento remoto e Sistemas de Informações Geográficas (SIGs). Os resultados evidenciam que a Escala é uma metodologia que pode auxiliar os profissionais do setor, a identificar, gerenciar e planejar o evento de maneira segura. Os riscos existem, por isso, cabe aos organizadores planejar ações eficientes para o seu monitoramento, gestão e controle, caso sejam efetivados. Em Presidente Prudente, os buffets analisados foram classificados na graduação risco baixo e risco muito baixo, demonstrando que dispõem de infraestrutura adequada para os eventos infantis, considerando-se todo o aparato estrutural e equipamentos disponibilizados no local para a redução dos riscos.
Nível de disclosure das provisões e passivos contingentes de empresas brasileiras listadas na IBRX-50
Authors:   Universidade Federal do Semi-Árido, Alves Victor Sandeje Dantas , Moreira Caritsa Scartaty ,   Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Nascimento talo Carlos Soares do ,   Universidade Federal do Ceará, Silva Annandy Raquel Pereira da ,   Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Published: January 2023

A Teoria da Divulgação objetiva explicar o efeito no mercado e o incentivo que os gestores têm nas informações divulgadas. Baseado nisso, o presente estudo tem como objetivo verificar o nível de disclosure das informações fornecidas pelas empresas listadas na IBRX-50, bem como, verificar a qualidade dessas informações relacionadas às provisões e passivos contingentes. Para isso, realizou-se uma análise documental e análise de conteúdo que se fundamenta na apuração das informações fornecidas por 45 empresas contidas no Brasil Bolsa Balcão (B3) em suas notas explicativas no período de 2007 a 2019, identificando o nível de evidenciação das provisões e passivos antes e após o Pronunciamento Técnico CPC 25, bem como a qualidade das informações divulgadas. Os resultados indicam que as empresas pesquisadas ampliaram a divulgação dos itens que estão relacionados às provisões e passivos contingentes, principalmente aos relacionados a evidenciação do valor contábil no início e fim do período, para uma melhor comparabilidade. Também é possível observar, que as empresas listadas na IBRX-50 em sua maioria, possuem suas informações auditadas por uma das Big Four e que são listadas no Índice de Ações com Governança Corporativa Diferenciada (IGCX). Logo, diante da inserção do Pronunciamento Técnico CPC 25, verificou-se uma aderência das empresas por meio do aumento do nível de disclosure, e qualidade das informações fornecidas, indicadas na transparência proporcionada pelo IGCX e qualidade das empresas de auditoria.
Percepção dos cidadãos acerca dos tributos: Uma revisão sistemática dos estudos empíricos internacionais
Authors:   Universidade de Pernambuco, Silva Tyson Antônio Alves da , Lima Andreza Cristiane Silva de ,   Universidade de Pernambuco, Silva Filipe Emmanuel Alves da ,   Universidade de Pernambuco
Published: January 2023

Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar a percepção dos cidadãos acerca do pagamento dos tributos e a forma em que esses recursos são alocados pelos governos, a partir dos estudos empíricos internacionais. Para tanto, realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa, utilizando a técnica da análise de conteúdo e empregando o método de Revisão Sistemática de Literatura (RSL), sendo os artigos que compuseram o corpus coletados da base de dados Scopus. Quanto aos aspectos metodológicos, à maioria dos estudos foram quantitativos, cuja coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de questionários, e os resultados tratados principalmente com a estatística de regressão, notando também, em boa parte dos manuscritos, a predominância do uso do software SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences). No que tange a percepção da população acerca da tributação, os achados evidenciados nos artigos convergiam para uma visão semelhante, chegando à conclusão de que o governo deve adotar mais transparência acerca da alocação de recursos e adquirir confiança dos cidadãos para que haja uma maior confiança no governo e que é de responsabilidade do poder público capacitar os cidadãos acerca de conhecimentos fiscais, pois uma população com um conhecimento elevado conhecerá sua obrigação de pagar impostos.
The use of biological products in soybean crops
Authors: Syrmolot O. V. , Lastushkina E. N. , Kocheva N. S.
Published: January 2023

The results of research on the effect of biopreparations on soybean plants in the Primorsky Territory are presented. The experiment was conducted in 2020, 2021 under the conditions of a plot experiment. The preparations were studied on soybean plants of the Primorskaya 86 variety. The objects of research are microbiological preparation Biocomposite-correct and organomineral fertilizer Biostim Start. The experiment scheme included the following variants: without treatment (control); treatment of seeds with Biocomposite Correct; treatment of seeds and plants spraying with Biocomposite Correct; treatment of seeds with Biocomposite Correct + Biostim Start; treatment of seeds with Biocomposite Correct and Biostim Start + plants spraying with Biocomposite Correct. The use of biopreparations contributed to a decrease in the intensity of septoriosis development relative to the control (29.8%) by 5.2-6.8%. The maximum biological efficiency in the experiment (23.1%) was observed in the variant with treatment of soybean seeds with Biocomposite-correct. Complex treatment with Biocomposite-correct provided a reduction of downy mildew manifestations by 8.2%, the biological effectiveness was 37.8%. The biological products had a positive effect on the plant growth and development. The largest plant growth in the phase of full maturity was noted in the variant with Biocomposite Correct + Biostim Start + plant spraying with Biocomposite Correct (56.6 cm), in the control - 49.3 cm. When using biopreparations, the number of nodules exceeded the control by 17.4-34.1%, the number of leaves by 28.3-39.5%. The thousand-seed weight varied between 180.0-190.6 g in the experimental variants, and 157.5 g in the control. The seed weight per plant in the experimental variants was higher than the control by 41.3-70.6%. The studied preparations provided an increase in the yield in all the variants of the experiment. The biological yield was 3.3-3.7 t/ha with the yield of 2.5 t/ha in the control.
IMPACT OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ON ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Kaja Nagaraju , Goyal Stuti
Published: January 2023

Construction processes and related activities have significantly aided in environmental pollution and degradation of environment, deforestation, and other environmental issues. Construction operations have a negative influence on the environment because of waste creation, consumption of resources, noise pollution, air pollution from construction dust, and foul odors from huge diesel-powered construction equipment and vehicles used for transporting materials. This study's objective is to evaluate how construction affects the environment in order to provide solutions for mitigation and strategies for enforcement. To acquire information from primary sources, a literature review was conducted. Although all these effects cannot be eliminated, but various mitigation strategies, such as Environmental Management System (EMS), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA), Green Building (sustainable construction), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can be used. As a result, the government and construction stakeholders should make a conscious effort to effectively integrate and start enforcing the present approaches/initiatives during the construction processes. These measures should be monitored from start to finish and legislative laws should be formulated in order to spell out punishment for the scenarios of violations. It is also advised that construction stakeholders become more aware of, and learn about, the environmental implications of building construction operations.