bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cost effective hybrid genetic algorithm for workflow scheduling in cloud
Authors: Bothra Sandeep Kumar , Singhal Sunita , Goyal Hemlata
Published: December 2022

Cloud computing plays a significant role in everyone’s lifestyle by snugly linking communities, information, and trades across the globe. Due to its NP-hard nature, recognizing the optimal solution for workflow scheduling in the cloud is a challenging area. We proposed a hybrid meta-heuristic cost-effective load-balanced approach to schedule workflow in a heterogeneous environment. Our model is based on a genetic algorithm integrated with predict earliest finish time (PEFT) to minimize makespan. Instead of assigning the task randomly to a virtual machine, we apply a greedy strategy that assigns the task to the lowest-loaded virtual machine. After completing the mutation operation, we verify the dependency constraint instead of each crossover operation, which yields a better outcome. The proposed model incorporates the virtual machine’s performance variance as well as acquisition delay, which concedes the minimum makespan and computing cost. One of the most astounding aspects of our cost-effective hybrid genetic algorithm (CHGA) is its capacity to anticipate by creating an optimistic cost table (OCT) while maintaining quadratic time complexity. Based on the results of our meticulous experiments on some real-world workflow benchmarks and comprehensive analysis of some recently successful scheduling algorithms, we concluded that the performance of our CHGA is melodious. CHGA is 14.58188%, 11.40224%, 11.75306%, and 9.78841% cheaper than standard Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Cost Effective Genetic Algorithm(CEGA), and Cost-Effective Load-balanced Genetic Algorithm (CLGA), respectively.
USO MULTIFUNCIONAL DO SOLO E A DEGRADAÇÃO EROSIVA NA MICROBACIA DO RIBEIRÃO DO SALTINHO EM RANCHARIA-SP
Authors: Francisco Alyson Bueno
Published: December 2022

A microbacia do Ribeirão do Saltinho está localizada na bacia do Rio do Peixe, área oeste do Estado de São Paulo, cuja bacia do Rio do Peixe é uma unidade de gerenciamento dos recursos hídricos. Na área norte do município de Rancharia está localizada a sub-bacia do Ribeirão da Confusão que faz parte da bacia do Rio do Peixe. No caso do município de Rancharia, o Plano Diretor foi aprovado pela lei municipal nº 24/2007, cuja legislação estabeleceu a existência da área rural multifuncional. Em 2014 foi aprovada a lei municipal nº 35 que alterou a área mínima da chácara de recreio e lazer nas áreas rurais multifuncionais de 20.000 m² para apenas 1.200 m² de área do lote com testada mínima de 30 m. No caso de Rancharia, o bairro rural do Saltinho possui um loteamento com chácaras de recreio com lotes menores que 20.000 m² e com uma proximidade de 750 m de uma nascente de afluente do Ribeirão do Saltinho. Para a análise do uso multifuncional em área rural foi produzida uma carta com a localização do loteamento, a mata ciliar e o reservatório do Ribeirão do Saltinho, através de imagens orbitais em ambiente SIG. Para a geração da carta, uma imagem orbital disponível no aplicativo Google Earth, foi importada no Sistema de Informação Geográfica QGIS. O banco de dados gerado no SIG QGIS permitiu uma análise espacial das formas de uso da terra em grande escala cartográfica, importante para a interpretação geográfica e contribuir com os questionamentos da legislação municipal.
Water sustainability expectations in the face of COVD-19
Authors: Lirios Cruz García
Published: December 2022

The objective of this work lies in the modeling of the psychology of sustainability understood as a paradigm of knowledge, explanation and prediction of behavior in risk scenarios and contingent situations, but with a propensity for the future. A documentary work was carried out with a selection of sources indexed to international repositories, considering the keywords, as well as the publication period from 2019 to 2022. The specification of the model shows three axes of research developed from the inter and multidisciplinary, but with a clear hegemony of studies oriented from positive psychology; well-being, satisfaction and happiness, although other factors can be included considering other subdisciplines such as health, educational or social psychology.
ANÁLISE SOCIOAMBIENTAL DO USO E GESTÃO DAS ÁGUAS DO CÓRREGO JARDIM NO LOTEAMENTO JARDIM DOS IPÊS EM ARAGUAÍNA (TO)
Authors: Araújo Silvania Reis de , Brito Eliseu Pereira de
Published: December 2022

O presente trabalho apresenta uma análise socioambiental do uso e gestão das águas do Córrego Jardim no loteamento Jardim dos Ipês em Araguaína (TO). O loteamento surgido nos anos de 2010-2012 em um período de expansão urbana tem se destacado em decorrência de seu rápido desenvolvimento. Tal crescimento vem alterando a qualidade ambiental do principal curso d' água da bacia do Jardim. O Córrego Jardim que se localiza no entorno do loteamento vem recebendo diversas intervenções antrópicas direta e indireta. Nesse sentido o trabalho busca analisar como está a gestão das águas do Córrego Jardim no loteamento e quais ações humanas têm sido realizado na área de estudo, para isso, fez-se uso de referenciais teóricos e atividades de campo para melhor entender o local da pesquisa. No trabalho de campo foi considerado as intervenções por parte dos moradores, do empreendimento e as ações dos órgãos fiscalizadores, assim como, o uso das águas do Córrego Jardim e a intrínseca relação entre sociedade e natureza, a partir dessas observações, buscou-se ressaltar a importância do trabalho de educação ambiental de forma integrada com a comunidade que visa a melhoria da qualidade ambiental do recurso hídrico no loteamento.
Graphene Introduces the Second Negative Fine Structure Constant and the Imaginary Set of Base Planck Units
Authors: Łukaszyk Szymon
Published: December 2022

The reflectance $R$ of monolayer graphene for the normal incidence of electromagnetic radiation is known to be remarkably defined only by $\pi$ and the fine-structure constant $\alpha$. It is shown in this paper that the reflectance (or the sum of transmittance and absorptance) of monolayer graphene, expressed as a quadratic equation with respect to the fine-structure constant $\alpha$ must unsurprisingly introduce the 2$^\text{nd}$ fine-structure constant $\alpha_2$, as the 2$^\text{nd}$ root of this equation, as well as two $\pi$-like constants for a convex and a saddle surface. It turns out that this 2$^\text{nd}$ fine-structure constant is negative, and the sum of its reciprocal with the reciprocal of the fine-structure constant $\alpha$ is independent of the reflectance value $R$ and remarkably equals $-\pi$. Particular algebraic definition of the fine-structure constant $\alpha^{-1} = 4\pi^3 + \pi^2 + \pi \approx 137.036$, containing the free $\pi$ term and agreeing with the physical definition of this dimensionless constant to the 5$^\text{th}$ significant digit, when introduced to this sum, yields $\alpha_2^{-1} = -4\pi^3 - \pi^2 - 2\pi \approx -140.178$. Assuming universal validity of the physical definition of $\alpha$, $\alpha_2$ defines the negative speed of light in vacuum $c_n$. The average of this speed $c_n$ and the speed of light in vacuum $c$ is in the range of the Fermi velocity ($10^6$ m/s). Furthermore, the 2$^\text{nd}$ negative fine-structure constant $\alpha_2$ alone introduces the imaginary set of base Planck units.
Cellular and Humoral Immunity and Infection Responses to SARS-CoV-2:Immune Biomolecular Mechanisms by Case Study within SARS-CoV-2 Pathogenesis and Other Infections
Authors: Brown Brent , Ojha Vanshika , Fricke Ingo , Green Michael , Imarogbe Chinua , A. Al-Sheboul Suhaila , Gravier Tanya , Peterson Lori , Koutsaroff Ivoyl
Published: December 2022

The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was caused by a positive sense single-stranded RNA (ssRNA) severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). However, other human coronaviruses (hCoVs) exist, of which Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and SARS-CoV (SARS) showed higher mortality rates without causing a pandemic. As of December 2022, SARS-CoV-2 has resulted in over 6.6 million deaths worldwide through an array of acute to chronic pathologies. Historical pandemics include smallpox and influenza with efficacious therapeutics utilized to reduce overall disease burden. Therefore, immune system process analysis is required to compare innate and adaptive immune system interactions. Lymphatic system organs include bone marrow and thymus using a network of nodes throughout which white blood cells traverse glycolipid membranes utilizing cytokines and chemokine gradients that affect cell development, differentiation, proliferation, and migration processes as well as genetic factors affecting cell receptor expression. Innate processes involve antigen-presenting cells and B lymphocyte cellular responses to pathogens relevant to other viral and bacterial infections but also in oncogenic diseases. Such processes utilize cluster of differentiation (CD) marker expression, major histocompatibility complexes (MHC), pleiotropic interleukins (IL) and chemokines. The adaptive immune system consists of Natural Killer (NK) and T cells. Other viruses are also contributory to cancer including human papillomavirus (cervical carcinoma ), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) ( lymphoma), hepatitis B and C (hepatocellular carcinoma) and human T cell leukemia virus-1 (adult T-cell leukemia). Bacterial infections also increase the risk of developing cancer( e.g. H. pylori). Therefore, as the above factors can cause both morbidity and mortality along-side being transmitted within clinical and community settings, it is appropriate to now examine advances in single cell sequencing, FACS analysis and many other laboratory techniques that allow insights into discoveries of newer cell types. These developments offer improved clarity and understanding that over-lap with known autoimmune conditions that could be affected by innate B cell or T cell responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Thus, this review quantifies and outlines the nature of specific receptors and proteins relevant to clinical laboratories and medical research by documenting both innate and adaptive immune system cells within current coronavirus immunology case study data and other pathologies to date.
Photonics-based Simultaneous DFS and AOA Measurement system Without Direction Ambiguity
Authors: Meng Qing qing , Zhu Zi hang , Wang Guo dong , Li He , Xie Ling rui , Zhao Shang hong
Published: December 2022

A novel scheme that can simultaneously measure the Doppler frequency shift (DFS) and angle of arrival (AOA) of microwave signals is proposed. At the signal receiving unit (SRU), two echo signals and the reference signal are modulated by a Sagnac loop structure and sent to the central station (CS) for processing. At the CS, two low-frequency electrical signals are generated after polarization control and photoelectric conversion. The DFS without direction ambiguity and wide AOA measurement can be real-time acquired by monitoring the frequency and power of the two low-frequency electrical signals. In the simulation, an unambiguous DFS measurement with errors of ±3×10-3 Hz and a -90° to 90° AOA measurement range with errors of less than ±0.5° are realized. The safety and robustness of the system to environmental disturbance are improved, and it is more suitable for the modern electronic warfare system.
Contract Structure of Production Sharing Agreement by International Oil Company in Exploration of Petroleum Resources in Developing Countries
Authors: Hassan Shafiqul , Amuda Yusuff Jelili , Dhali Mohsin , Mehar Saghir Munir
Published: December 2022

Most developing countries with petroleum resources are constrained in the ability to refine their oil and gas resources. This virtually results in the involvement of the International Oil Company (IOC) by the National Oil Company (NOC) of a particular nation to enter into an agreement to achieve the production of oil based on an agreed framework. However, in cur-rent development, there is little focus on the contractual agreement, particularly on the pro-duction sharing agreement by the IOC in the exploration of petroleum resources of developing countries. The primary objective of this paper is to critically explore the contract structure of production sharing agreement by the IOC in the exploration and development of petroleum resources in developing countries. Content analysis was used as the methodology of the study after examining several literatures. The findings indicate that the contract structure of the production sharing agreement (PSA) between NOC and IOC plays a significant role in the cost and risk of exploration and development of oil. In addition, it is noted that the joint committee of the NOC and IOC plays a paramount role in monitoring the operations of PSA between the NOC and IOC. Hence, from the gross oil production, the NOC gets its share as profit while IOC gets its share income tax. As an instrument of contract structure in the oil and gas sector, PSA needs further entrenchment between IOC and NOC to avoid likely issues that can emanate between the two parties in the face of current developments.
An Overview of Selected Material Properties in Finite-Element Modeling of the Human Femur
Authors: Bazyar Pourya , Baumgart Andreas , Altenbach Holm , Usbeck Anna
Published: December 2022

specific finite detail modeling of the human body gives a capability primary enhancement to the prediction of damage risk all through automobile impacts. currently, car crash protection coun-termeasure improvement is based on an aggregate of testing with installed anthropomorphic check devices (i.e., ATD or dummy) and a mixture of multibody (dummy) and finite element de-tail (vehicle) modeling. If an incredibly easy finite element detail version can be advanced to cap-ture extra statistics beyond the abilities of the multi-body structures, it might allow advanced countermeasure improvement thru more targeted prediction of overall performance. Numerous research have been done on finite element analysis of broken femurs. However, there are two missing pieces of information: 1- choosing the right material properties and 2- designing a precise model including the inner structure of the bone. In this research, most of the chosen material properties for femur bone will be discussed and evaluated.
Physicochemical Properties and Tissue Structure of High Kernel Elongation Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Varieties as Affected by Heat Treatment
Authors: Halim Anna Arina Bt Ab. , Rafii Mohd Yusop , Osman Mohamad B. , Chukwu Samuel C. , Oladosu Yusuff A.
Published: December 2022

Rice varieties such as Mahsuri Mutan and Basmati 370 are categorized as specialty rice with kernel elongation ratio exceeding 1.6 and 2.0, respectively. Ageing treatment in rice could affect the physical and chemical properties of rice such as grain size and shape, quality and taste of the cooked rice. The main objective of this study was to determine the effects of ageing treatment on the physicochemical properties of Mahsuri Mutan, Basmati 370 and MR219 rice varieties. The three rice varieties were subjected to heat treatment at 90ºC using the oven for 3 hours. After the heat treatment, the samples were cooled at room temperature (25ºC) for 1 hour. Physicochemical properties such as alkali digestion value, water uptake ratio (WUR), solids in cooking water (SCW), high kernel elongation (HKE) ratio and amylose contents were determined. Data collected on physicochemical traits and ageing vs non-ageing treatments were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) using SAS software version 9.4. Phenotypic correlation coefficient indicated that there was a high positive correlation between HKE and water uptake ratio. The ageing treatment also showed significant difference in all the physicochemical traits of the varieties studied. Observation under electron microscope showed that the ageing samples had more cracks on the tissue structure compared to normal rice samples. The hexagon structure in Mahsuri Mutan gave more elongation effect on its kernel. The findings from this study could be useful to breeders in selection and development of new high kernel elongation rice variety.
Case Report and a Review of Increased IgE in Patients with Transient Hypogammaglobulinemia of Infancy Who Received Immunoglobulins
Authors: Raham Tareef Fadhil
Published: December 2022

Background: The coexistence of a high IgE level and transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy ( THI ) with atopic dermatitis (AD) is well known, but the coexistence with a marked serum IgE level ≥ 1000 IU/mL is a rare finding. Literature is scarce regarding IgE levels in patients with THI and AD after treatment with immunoglobulin (Ig). The present article is the first to describe a finding of marked IgE elevation (> 1000 IU/mL) after treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). This paper also reviews previous related reports and series. Case presentation and review: We reported on a female infant 8 months old, with THI and severe AD. She was treated with IVIG infusion after the failure of conventional therapy. Initially, serum levels of IgE were high, and serum levels of IgG were low. After 4 weeks of treatment with IVIG, the patient showed clinically improved AD in parallel with elevated IgG level but increased IgE level to a higher level. We also review previous results of IgE levels reported in cases with THI and AD before and after Ig therapy. The mean increment in IgE levels was 227.5 IU/mL (SD = 164.2). The review showed that the IgG is directly related to IgA and IgM in addition to IgE. Results also showed that IgA and IgM also have a direct relation with IgE. Conclusion: We report a case of marked IgE level in a THI patient with AD after IVIG treatment. Also, there were increased levels of IgA and IgM. A similar finding was observed in other reviewed cases.
Farmer Satisfaction Level with Cattle Business Insurance: A Case in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia
Authors: Sirajuddin Sitti Nurani , Hastang Hastang , Abdullah Agustina , Lestari Veronica Sri
Published: December 2022

The Cattle Livestock Business Insurance Program aims to provide protection for cattle from the risk of death and loss of cattle. This study aimed to determine the level of satisfaction of farmers with cattle business insurance in Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi Province. This research was conducted in May 2022. The population is all cattle farmers who follow cattle business insurance in Gowa Regency. The sample is farmers who follow cattle business insurance in Pattalassang sub-district, Gowa Regency amounted 45 people. The research method used was the interview method and FGD (Focus Group of Discussion). The type of data used is qualitative data, namely data in the form of words and quantitative data in the form of numbers or numbers Analysis of the data used with the CSI model. The results show that farmers feel much helped by the existence of AUTS which can minimize the risk of failure in the cattle business, namely the death of the cattle they receive, so that at least it can relieve and not be confused in looking for business capital again. It can also motivate and eliminate the worries of farmers to increase the scale of their business. Farmer satisfaction with AUTS is in the excellent category, which means very satisfied and in accordance with the expectations of farmers, both in terms of service characteristics, personal relationships, service arrangements and customer strength.
DESAIN STRATEGIS ANTISIPASI PERATURAN PEMERINTAH DALAM PENYELENGGARAAN PERGURUAN TINGGI PARIWISATA DI BAWAH KEMENPAREKRAF
Authors: Hizmi Surayyal , Rachmat Widjaja Herry , Said Farid , Ferdianto Jujuk , Batubara Rizda
Published: December 2022

Tujuan penelitian: Keberadaan dari Perguruan Tinggi Kementerian Lain (PTKL) menjadi salah satu permasalahan yang marak dibicarakan dikarenakan temuan dari kajian KPK terhadap penyelenggaraan pendidikan termasuk pada PTKL di bawah Kemenparekraf. Oleh karenanya pelu adanya desain strategis dalam mengantisipasi kebijakan pemerintah dalam penyelenggaraan Perguruan Tinggi Pariwisata di bawah Kemenparekraf.

Metode penelitian: Penelitian bersifat kualitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan Participatory Action Research (PAR). Dimana sumber data primer berasal dari hasil FGD dari beberapa PTKL di Indonesia.

Hasil dan pembahasan: Hasil penelitian ini merujuk pada desain strategis yang melibatkan dua aspek utama yaitu pada kelompok PTKL yang harus selaras dengan kebutuhan pada kelompok kedua yakni yang industri, pemerintah serta instansi terkait di bidang pariwisata

Aplikasi: Implementasi model yang disusun dapat diterapkan dalam memperoleh manfaat maksimal dalam mengembangkan SDM yang kompeten. Oleh karenanya, kerjasama antar PTKL dan Kemendikbud Ristek perlu dilakukan serta langkah-langkah yang diambil oleh PTKL di bawah Kemenparekraf Bersama kemendikbud Ristek adalah melakukan penataan dan evaluasi tentang pengelolaan keuangan sesuai rekomendasi KPK.
The Environmental Impact of Orthopaedic Surgery
Authors: Saleh Jason R. , Mitchell Allison , Kha Stephanie T. , Outterson Rachel , Choi Aiden , Allen Lamara , Chang Tony , Ladd Amy L. , Goodman Stuart B. , Fox Paige , Chou Loretta
Published: December 2022

➤ There are a growing number of opportunities within the field of orthopaedic surgery to address climate change and investigate ways to promote sustainability.

➤ Orthopaedic surgeons can take a proactive role in addressing climate change and its impacts within the areas of operating-room waste, carbon emissions from transportation and implant manufacturing, anesthetic gases, and water usage.

➤ Future studies are needed to further these initiatives on quantifying and decreasing environmental impact and furthering sustainable use of our resources.
A Corresponding Point Measurement System Provides Reliable Measurement of Displacement for Medial Epicondyle Fractures
Authors: Guzek Ryan H. , Harwood Kathleen , Isaacs David , Talwar Divya , Edmonds Eric W. , Fabricant Peter D. , Joughin V. Elaine , Latz Kevin H. , Mayer Stephanie W. , McKay Scott , Pacicca Donna M. , Saper Michael , Lawrence J. Todd R.
Published: December 2022

Background:

Little consensus exists on the best method for evaluation and management of pediatric medial epicondyle fractures because of an inability to reliably evaluate fracture displacement with standard imaging techniques. This study aimed to determine the performance of various radiographic views in evaluating displaced medial epicondyle fractures when using a standardized measurement methodology.

Methods:

Ten fellowship-trained pediatric orthopaedic surgeons assessed fracture displacement in 6 patients with displaced medial epicondyle fractures using radiographic views (anteroposterior, lateral, axial, internal oblique [IO], and external oblique [EO]) and computed tomographic (CT) views (axial, 3-dimensional [3D] horizontal, and 3D vertical). Raters used a corresponding point method for measuring displacement. For each image, raters measured the absolute displacement, categorized the percent of displacement relative to the size of the fragment and fracture bed, and indicated a treatment option. Interobserver reliability was calculated for each view. Bland-Altman plots were constructed to evaluate the bias between each radiograph and the mean of the CT methods.

Results:

For absolute displacement, anteroposterior and EO views showed almost perfect interobserver reliability, with an interclass correlation coefficient (ICC) of 0.944 for the anteroposterior view and an ICC of 0.975 for the EO view. The axial view showed substantial reliability (ICC = 0.775). For the displacement category, almost perfect reliability was shown for the anteroposterior view (ICC = 0.821), the axial view (ICC = 0.911), the EO view (ICC = 0.869), and the IO view (ICC = 0.871). Displacement measurements from the anteroposterior, axial, and EO views corresponded to the measurements from the CT views with a mean bias of <1 mm for each view. However, the upper and lower limits of agreement were >5 mm for all views, indicating a substantial discrepancy between radiographic and CT assessments. Treatment recommendations based on CT changed relative to the recommendation made using the anteroposterior view 29% of the time, the EO view 41% of the time, and the axial view 47% of the time.

Conclusions:

Using a corresponding point measurement system, surgeons can reliably measure and categorize fracture displacement using anteroposterior, EO, and axial radiographic views. CT-based measurements are also reliable. However, although the mean difference between the radiograph-based measurements and the CT-based measurements was only about 1 mm, the discrepancy between radiographic views and CT-based methods could be as large as 5 to 6 mm.

Level of Evidence:

Diagnostic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Evaluating Instability in Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
Authors: MacLean Mark A. , Bailey Chris , Fisher Charles , Rampersaud Yoga Raja , Greene Ryan , Abraham Edward , Dea Nicholas , Hall Hamilton , Manson Neil , Glennie Raymond Andrew
Published: December 2022

Background:

The subjective degenerative spondylolisthesis instability classification (S-DSIC) system attempts to define preoperative instability associated with degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS). The system guides surgical decision-making based on numerous indicators of instability that surgeons subjectively assess and incorporate. A more objective classification is warranted in order to decrease variation among surgeons. In this study, our objectives included (1) proposing an objective version of the DSIC system (O-DSIC) based on the best available clinical and biomechanical data and (2) comparing subjective surgeon perceptions (S-DSIC) with an objective measure (O-DSIC) of instability related to DLS.

Methods:

In this multicenter cohort study, we prospectively enrolled 408 consecutive adult patients who received surgery for symptomatic DLS. Surgeons prospectively categorized preoperative instability using the existing S-DSIC system. Subsequently, an O-DSIC system was created. Variables selected for inclusion were assigned point values based on previously determined evidence quality. DSIC types were derived by point summation: 0 to 2 points was considered stable, Type I); 3 points, potentially unstable, Type II; and 4 to 5 points, unstable, Type III. Surgeons’ subjective perceptions of instability (S-DSIC) were retrospectively compared with O-DSIC types.

Results:

The O-DSIC system includes 5 variables: presence of facet effusion, disc height preservation (≥6.5 mm), translation (≥4 mm), a kyphotic or neutral disc angle in flexion, and low back pain (≥5 of 10 intensity). Type I (n = 176, 57.0%) and Type II (n = 164, 53.0%) were the most common DSIC types according to the O-DSIC and S-DSIC systems, respectively. Surgeons categorized higher degrees of instability with the S-DSIC than the O-DSIC system in 130 patients (42%) (p < 0.001). The assignment of DSIC types was not influenced by demographic variables with either system.

Conclusions:

The O-DSIC system facilitates objective assessment of preoperative instability related to DLS. Surgeons assigned higher degrees of instability with the S-DSIC than the O-DSIC system in 42% of cases.

Level of Evidence:

Diagnostic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
İşyerinde Öz Şefkat Kavramı Üzerine Nitel Bir Araştırma
Authors: ÜÇOK Dilek Işılay
Published: December 2022

Öz şefkat kavramı; “kişinin ıstırap, acı, yetersizlik ve başarısızlık hislerine kapıldığı kötü zamanlarında kendisine karşı nazik ve sevecen olması, negatif duygularının farkında olarak bunları kabul edebilmesi ve yaşanabilecek zorlukların insan yaşamının bir parçası olduğunu bilmesi” olarak tanımlamaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı; işyerinde çalışanların öz şefkat duyguları içinde olmalarına etki edebilecek bireysel ve örgütsel özelliklerin tespit edilmesi ve diğer çalışanların olası tepkilerini ortaya koymaktır. Nitel araştırma yönteminin tercih edildiği bu çalışmada, çalışma grubuyla derinlemesine mülakatlar gerçekleştirilmiş ve öz şefkat duygularına zemin oluşturan birtakım bireysel/örgütsel öncüllerin yanı sıra, çalışma ortamındaki diğer kişilerin tepkileri değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırma bulgularının, örgütsel davranış alanında az sayıda çalışmaya konu olan öz şefkat kavramının kuramsal yapısını zenginleştireceğine ve çalışma hayatındaki kişilerin öz şefkat duygularını araştıran ilk nitel çalışma olması nedeniyle de ulusal yazına katkıda bulunacağına inanılmaktadır.
Dışsal Amaçların Yaşam Doyumuna Etkisi: Kültürler Arası Bir Araştırma
Authors: ANTALYALI Ömer Lütfi , GÜL Tolga
Published: December 2022

Bu çalışmada, dışsal amaçların yaşam doyumuna etkisinde kültürler arası farklılık araştırılmıştır. Batıdaki araştırmalarda dışsal amaçların yaşam doyumuna etkisinin olmadığı ya da negatif olduğu belirtilirken, bazı kültürlerde durumun farklı olabileceğine ilişkin bulgular söz konudur. Çağdaş yönetim anlayışlarında, olumsuz çıktılarından dolayı dışsal amaçlar, örgütlerde kanser hücresi muamelesi görmekte ve kişisel gelişim destekleriyle azaltılmaya veya yok edilmeye çalışılmaktadır. Bununla beraber dışsal amaçlar, bireysel değil sosyolojik bağlamda ele alınacak olursa, yönetim anlayışlarına durumsal bir bakış açısı sağlanabilecektir. Araştırmada dışsal amaçların yaşam doyumuna etkisi Kırgızistan ve Türkiye toplumlarında anket yöntemi ile karşılaştırmalı olarak incelenmiştir. Toplamda 842 üniversite öğrencisi ile çalışılmıştır. Türkiye’de dışsal motivasyon yaşam doyumuna etki etmezken, Kırgızistan’da pozitif etki etmektedir. Ayrıca Kırgızistan’daki etkinin yolunu anlamak için özyeterlik ve özsaygı ölçümleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Yol analizi sonucu, dışsal motivasyonun yaşam doyumuna etkisinde özyeterlik ve özsaygının tam aracılık ettiği bulgusuna ulaşılmıştır.
Çevresel Örgütsel Vatandaşlık Davranışı: Bir Ölçek Uyarlama Çalışması
Authors: KANBUR Engin , KANBUR Aysun , ÖZDEMİR Burak
Published: December 2022

Çalışmanın amacı, Robertson ve Barling (2017) tarafından geliştirilen Çevresel Örgütsel Vatandaşlık Davranışı Ölçeği Türkçe uyarlamasının yapılarak ulusal yazına kazandırılmasıdır. Bu kapsamda çalışmada geçerlik ve güvenirlik ile ilgili bulgulara yer verilmektedir. Çalışma, Karadeniz Bölgesi AFAD çalışanlarının katılımıyla iki farklı örneklem grubu ile yürütülmüştür. Yapılan analizler sonucunda ortaya çıkan bulgular, ölçeğin orijinal faktör yapısına uygun olarak “kendine yönelik”, “iş arkadaşına yönelik” ve “örgüte yönelik” çevresel örgütsel vatandaşlık davranışı olarak tanımlanan üç faktörlü bir yapı oluşturduğunu göstermektedir. Ayrıca psikolojik iyi oluş ölçeği, iş tatmini ölçeği ve duygusal bağlılık alt ölçeği yardımıyla Çevresel Örgütsel Vatandaşlık Ölçeği’nin diğer yapılarla ilişkisi sınanmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular uyarlanan ölçeğin, çalışanların gönüllü ve isteğe bağlı olarak sergiledikleri çevre odaklı davranışlarının ölçülmesinde geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçüm aracı olduğunu kanıtlamıştır.
Stress State of the Earth’s Crust, Seismicity, and Prospects for Long-Term Forecast of Strong Earthquakes in Uzbekistan
Authors: Artikov T.U. , Ibragimov R.S. , Ibragimova T.L. , Mirzaev M.A. , Rebetsky Yu.L.
Published: December 2022

—The current stress state of the Earth’s crust on the territory of Uzbekistan is studied using algorithms from the cataclastic analysis of displacements (CAD) with the application of a combined catalog of earthquake source mechanisms. The axis of maximum compression is nearly horizontal and orthogonal to the strike of tectonic structures for the larger part of the area under study, and the angle of penetration of the axis of minimum compression varies greatly for different parts of the territory. The areal distribution of the Lode–Nadai coefficient indicates the predominance of a stress state close to pure shift for the area under study. Without differentiation of the seismically active bed by depth, almost the entire territory of Uzbekistan is characterized by a geodynamic stress state corresponding to horizontal compression. There are significant differences in the stress state parameters for different deep beds of the Earth’s crust. With account for the representative recording periods of seismic events of different energy levels, the earthquake recurrence parameters for the entire territory as a whole and large seismically active zones are determined. It has been established that the epicenters of strong earthquakes recorded since the historical time are grouped in compact areas with linear dimensions of 50–80 km. The tectonophysical interpretation of the selected areas is given within the framework of the CAD, in which it is noted that strong earthquakes occur mainly in areas of lower effective confining pressure and maximum tangent stresses. This is due to the fact that the values of friction forces at faults in such areas are low, which creates the most favorable conditions for large-scale destruction. According to the results of the reconstruction of the natural stresses of the CAD, such areas on the territory of Uzbekistan are identified within faults and flexural-fault zones in South Fergana and North Fergana, as well as in the Gazli region. The current seismological situation in the selected areas of long-term forecast is estimated using a set of prognostic parameters of the seismic regime, and a map of the areas of expected seismic activity is compiled. The analysis of previous forecast maps developed within the framework of the presented approach shows high value in their information.
Geochemistry of Accessory Apatite from the Cu–Ni–Sulfide-Bearing Ultramafic–Mafic Rocks of the Khudolaz Complex (South Urals) as a Monitor of Magmatic and Metasomatic Processes
Authors: Rakhimov I.R. , Gottman I.A. , Kholodnov V.V. , Chervyakovskiy V.S.
Published: December 2022

—We present results of mineralogical and geochemical studies (optical and electron microscopy, probe microanalysis, and LA-ICP-MS) of accessory apatite from the rocks of four ore-bearing massifs of the Khudolaz Complex: Vostochnyi Buskun, Severnyi Buskun, Malyutka, and Tashly-Tau. Two groups of apatite are recognized by morphology and chemical composition: (1) “magmatic” unaltered apatite (Ap-1) in unaltered and slightly altered rocks and (2) “metasomatized” apatite (Ap-2) surrounded by secondary silicates that replaced primary minerals. Ap-1 is represented by euhedral and subhedral hexagonal crystals with a high content of chlorine (0.7–1.2 wt.% Cl) and an extremely low content of sulfur (<0.05 wt.% SO3). It is enriched in REE (ΣREE = 2.2–3.0 wt.%), shows a pronounced negative Eu anomaly (Eu/Eu* = 0.36–0.58), and is depleted in Co, Ni, and chalcophile trace elements (Zn, Pb, and Bi). The distribution of major and trace elements in Ap-1 made it possible to identify its two generations, early and late, in the Khudolaz Complex. The early generation, characterized by a low content of Ca (Т ≥ 1000 °C, CaO < 54 wt.%), crystallized almost simultaneously with Ca-plagioclase (An81–61). The late generation, characterized by a high content of Ca (Т ≥ 700 °C, CaO > 55 wt.%), is associated with Na-plagioclase (An28–8), amphibole, and phlogopite. Ap-2 is represented by highly cracked grains and is characterized by a low content of chlorine (0.0n–0.5 wt.% Cl) and a high content of sulfur (0.06–0.93 wt.% SO3). The content of fluorine in both groups of apatite varies in the same range (0.6–1.7 wt.% F), which determines its relative inertness during metasomatic processes. Ap-2 is less enriched in REE (ΣREE = 1.1–2.1 wt.%) and shows a less pronounced Eu anomaly (Eu/Eu* = 0.61–0.77) but has high contents of Co, Ni, and chalcophile trace elements. The Ap-1 and Ap-2 show different variations in contents of major elements (Fe, Mg, Na, etc.), which is due to the impact of hydrothermal fluid on the mineral at the postmagmatic stage. It is shown that the low content of sulfur in apatite from unaltered rocks does not indicate a low sulfide ore potential of the Khudolaz Complex. The Cu–Ni sulfide signature of the complex is more clearly evidenced by the composition of metasomatized apatite enriched in S, Co, Ni, and chalcophile elements as a result of their hydrothermal removal from primary sulfide minerals. The high Eu/Eu* value indicates an increase in oxygen fugacity at the postmagmatic stage.
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Authors: Tully Claus
Published: December 2022

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Constituents Affecting Brand Loyalty of Sustainable Beauty and Personal Care Products
Authors: Seal Deboshree Barman , Bag Sudin
Published: December 2022

The growing air, water, and plastic pollution, wastage of food, deforestation, and chemical manufactured products have given rise to the concept of green marketing. Nowadays, consumers are more aware of their environment and health, and they look for eco-friendly products that are free of toxic materials. Many brands have looked into these issues. Keeping in mind the consumer’s desire, they have started manufacturing eco-friendly, free of toxic and recyclable products. This study aims to determine the antecedents that will affect the purchase decisions of Generations Y and Z consumers purchasing green products from the beauty and personal care industry, which can finally lead them to become brand loyal. An explanatory research design was carried out to develop an empirical result for the study. A self-administered questionnaire was elaborated. The responses were measured through a 5-point Likert scale. The questionnaires were distributed through online mode to the respondents. The sample for the study was selected through self-selection sampling. A total of 250 responses were analyzed. The data was analyzed through structural equation modeling with the help of the statistical tool Smart-PLS version 3.3.9. The study’s findings showed that green marketing mix, brand knowledge, and culture positively affect green purchase intention and finally lead to brand loyalty. The results also depicted that the reference group moderates between green purchase intention and brand loyalty. The overall understanding of green marketing and its impacts on the consumer’s purchase decisions, which leads to brand loyalty, would help the brands establish different marketing strategies for attracting and engaging the consumer with higher consumer retention. It would help the brands to create brand image, consumer satisfaction, and trust among the consumer towards the brand.
MASCULINITY IN INTERSECTIONALITY
Authors: Latiff Haikel Fansuri Mohamed
Published: December 2022

This article investigates the appearance of a defined form of masculinity within various aspects of identity in the Muslim and Malay communities in Southeast Asia. This appearance enables for a multilayered understanding of masculinity and hegemonic masculinity which is reinforced by various institutions that fosters and defines the various components of identity. This is by itself a source of tension for men both for the expectations and performance of masculine roles as well as the struggle for a coherent masculinity despite the tensions from the different aspects of identity. Additionally, this article further posits that the very existence of masculinity in these various overlapping aspects presents an opportunity for obscurity by design for the purposes of mystifying masculinity, its functions and ultimately its authority in various institutions and situations. Therefore, the resulting tension and difficulty in defining masculinity on its own terms is the result of this purposeful obscurity where definition, enforcement, policing, and the construction of meaning can only be done through understanding the intersectional location of masculinity. To attempt to dissect this, the article explores masculinity via the following threads, where do we explore the tenets of hegemonic masculinity and the ‘normal’ man? Where are roles and definitions of masculinity obscured by design? And the following debate around the crisis of masculinity.
Hikayat Indarjaya sebagai Suplemen Materi Cerita Fantasi Kelas VII Kurikulum Merdeka: Analisis Ciri Cerita Fantasi dan Implementasi Pembelajarannya
Authors: Nugroho Faizal Hadi , Risdiawati Dian , Suryaningsih Evi Lia
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the suitability of Hikayat Indarjaya as a supplement to fantasy story material and describe the implementation of Hikayat Indarjaya in teaching fantasy stories for class VII SMP/MTs. The method used in this research was descriptive qualitative research. The data source was Hikayat Indarjaya, the result of a study published in 1995. The instruments used to collect data were data codification guidelines, data collection rubrics, and data analysis rubrics. The results of this study state that Hikayat Indajaya corresponds to the characteristics of fantasy stories, namely (1) there are magical, mysterious, or strange events, (2) open story ideas, (3) using various settings in places and times, (4) has a unique character, (5) fictitious, and (6) the use of language. Students can be given this hikayat material to strengthen understanding and be used as a supplement to fantasy story text material either through pupuh or script summaries.
Patient-Specific Implant for Primary Orbital Reconstruction: A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jennifer Ting , Isa Mohd Ferdaus ,   Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Rajaran Jothi Raamahlingam ,   Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nazimi Abd Jabar ,   Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: December 2022

The main aim of orbital fracture reconstruction is to restore the functional and aesthetic components of the eye. However, it is known that surgery for complex three-dimensional anatomy of the orbit is always a challenge. With recent advancements in technology, surgical predictability and outcomes have greatly improved. Several methods for orbital reconstruction surgery have been documented such as virtual surgical planning, intraoperative navigation, intraoperative imaging, and the use of patient-specific implant (PSI). PSI made of titanium can be designed by using a computer-aided design process and manufacturing (CAD-CAM) of CT-scan routinely used during diagnostic imaging. With precise analyses in shape and size followed by personalised implant design, the surgical precision can be alleviated further and at the same time, the surgical duration could be reduced with anticipation of better surgical outcomes. However, meticulous planning needs to be done preoperatively, with the timing of the surgery being an important factor. In the present case, pure orbital blowout fracture primarily treated with a personalised-implant solution derived from 3D-printing technology is described. Both pre-surgical and surgical workflow of this computer-assisted surgical method is elaborated. PSI for primary orbital reconstruction can be regarded as a viable alternative surgical solution including its working timeframe and adherence to the surgical protocol or algorithm.
Evaluation of Self-Adhering Flowable Composites on Repeated Bracket Bonding Process: An In Vitro Study
Authors:   Karamanoglu Mehmetbey University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, Yunus Emre Campus, 70100 Karaman, Turkey, Akbulut Ayse Selenge , Sahin Gokcen ,   Gokcen Sahin Clinic of Orthodontics, Konak Mahallesi 1, Badem Sokak 26/A, 16110 Bursa, Turkey
Published: December 2022

Duration of orthodontic treatment becomes major concern. The present study compared shear bond strength (SBS) and adhesive remnant index (ARI) values of different adhesive systems with different application methods on rebonding process of retrieved orthodontic brackets. Eighty premolar teeth were equally divided into five groups. Transbond XT (TXT) which belongs to total-etch system was used in Group 1 as the control group. Nova Compo-SF (NC) and Vertise Flow (VF) (Kerr Dental, Italy) which are self-adhering flowable composites were used in Group 2 (NC+etch) and Group 3 (VF+etch) respectively with additional etching before application. Group 4 (NC) and Group 5 (VF) were used by following instructions of each brand. The brackets were debonded with a bracket removing plier and rebonded with the same procedures after sandblasting of the bracket and surface cleaning of the enamel. SBS and ARI were measured for each sample. Comparison between all groups was performed by Kruskal-Wallis test and chisquare test. The highest SBS was observed in NC+etch (median = 11.44, mean = 13.49±9.42), followed by NC (median = 10.17, mean = 11.35±6.55), TXT (median = 6.36, mean = 8.06±6.33), VF+etch (median = 5.68, mean = 6.75±4.58), and VF (median = 2.62, mean = 2.92±2.57), respectively. ARI 1 was observed in 81.3% of TXT whereas 62.5% of NC+etch. ARI 1, 2, and 3 were equally distributed in VF+etch group (31.3%). ARI 5 was observed in 37.5% of NC and 62.5% of VF. Analyses referred to statistically significant differences between five groups regarding both SBS and ARI (p < 0.001). As NC showed the highest SBS on rebonding process, it can be a promising alternative to TXT which is the gold standard.
Chronic edematous-polypous laryngitis (Reinke – Gayek disease) as a cause of hoarseness. Personalized approach to the surgical treatment
Authors: Abdullaev B. Z. , Nazhmudinov I. I. , Davudov K. S. , Garashchenko T. I. , Guseynov I. G. , Khoranova M. Y.
Published: December 2022

Introduction. Chronic edematous-polypous laryngitis, Reinke – Gayek’s edema accounts for 5.5% of all benign diseases of the vocal folds. Surgical treatment of Reinke – Gayek disease consists in removing excess mucosa, or “stripping” – tearing off a strip of mucosa with forceps from the vocal fold. The principle of laryngeal surgery is to preserve the structures of the vocal fold, to obtain flexible vibration of the muscular-membranous part and the mucous membrane of the vocal fold.

Purpose. Improving the effectiveness of the treatment of patients with Reinke – Hayek edema by developing sparing methods of surgical treatment using a carbon dioxide laser. To develop criteria for choosing a method of sparing surgical treatment of Reinke – Hayek edema using a carbon dioxide laser, depending on the type of edema according to the Yonekawa classification.

Materials and methods. 80 patients with Reinke – Gayek’s disease, 59 women and 21 men, from 29 to 77 years old, divided into two subgroups, and a control group were treated. Preoperative examination included endoscopic examination, laryngostroboscopy. The type was determined according to the H. Yonekawa classification. In type II, subgroup 1 – aspiration technique, n = 30. In type III, subgroup 2 – M-shaped technique, n = 30. Control group, it includes patients with type II and III edema, resection technique, n = 20.

Results. Patients in the preoperative period were surveyed with the SF-36 Health Status Survey questionnaire, the dysphonia severity index (DSI), as well as the time of maximum phonation. In the postoperative period, they were examined, 1 month after the operation and 6 months after the operation. There is an increase in indicators, an increase in the time of maximum phonation, an increase in SF-36 scores.

Conclusion. The use of this technique made it possible to significantly accelerate the recovery of the voice, reduce the time spent in the hospital, minimally damaging the structure of the mucous membrane of the vocal folds.