bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Un procés sobre alcavoteria a la Montcada del segle XVI
Authors: Conejero Pascual Francisco José
Published: June 2022

Resum: En aquesta investigació es fa una mirada cap a la prostitució i alcavoteria en la societat de la València del segle XVI. S’explora com va ser tractat per la societat d’aleshores aquest assumpte pertanyent a un grup marginal com les dones prostitutes. La doble moral davant aquest assumpte provoca contradicció en l’estigmatització de la conducta de les dones que exercien aquesta activitat. Per últim, es centra en el cas de na Marca i el seu marit Marco, habitants de Massarrojos, i processada per alcavoteria i d’altres delictes.Paraules clau: alcavoteria, prostitució, segle XVI, marginalitat, procés criminal     Abstract: In this research, a look is made towards the prostitution and gossiper in the society of the sixteen century Valencia. It is explored how the subject was treated by society at the time by a marginal group such as women prostitutes. Double morale in this case, causes contradiction in the stigmatization of the behavior of women engaged in this activity. Finally, i focuses on the case of Maca and her husband, inhabitants of Massarrojos and prosecuted for alcavoteria and other crimes.Keywords:  gossiper, prostitution, sixteen century, marginality, criminal process
Celestina ludens: La negociación del dolor desde la teoría de juegos y la fenomenología de la lectura en Celestina
Authors: Mallorquí-Ruscalleda Enric
Published: June 2022

Resumen: En este trabajo, en el que se recuperan algunas de mis ideas previas fundacionales sobre Celestina, parto de la teoría de juegos y la fenomenología de la lectura para analizar los diferentes juegos que organizan y estructuran el texto de Rojas (y “antiguo autor”). Esto me permite demostrar  que la estrategia, negogiación y economía, siempre en relación al dolor, son fundamentales para entender el texto.Palabras clave: Celestina, teoría de juegos, fenomelogía de la lectura, dolor, juegos, estrategia, negociación, economía.Abstract: In this paper, which recovers some of my previous foundational ideas on Celestina, I use game theory and the phenomenology of reading to analyze the different games that organize and structure Rojas’s (and “old author”) text. This allows me to demonstrate that strategy, negotiation and economy, always in relation to pain, are fundamental to understanding the text.Keywords: Celestina, game theory, the phenomenology of reading, pain, games, strategy, negotiation, economics.
La presenza di Vicent Ferrer nel Veneto: l’iconografia
Authors: Babbi Anna Maria
Published: June 2022

Riassunto: La fortuna di Vicent Ferrer nell’Italia del nord – e in particolare nel Veneto –, strettamente legata alla grande importanza dell’ordine domenicano, è ben attestata nelle arti figurative, nei dipinti, negli affreschi e nelle statue. Il saggio si sofferma soprattutto sulla diffusione del culto del santo valenciano a Verona (in particolare nelle chiese di Sant’Eufemia e di sant’Anastasia) e a Venezia (san Giovanni e Paolo – san Zanipolo).Parole chiave: Vicent Ferrer, iconografia, Verona, Venezia, Giovanni BelliniAbstract: Vicent Ferrer’s fortune in northern Italy – and in particular in Veneto –, closely linked to the great importance of the Dominican order, is well attested in the figurative arts, paintings, frescoes and statues. The essay focuses above all on the spread of the cult of the Valencian saint in Verona (in particular in the churches of Sant’Eufemia and Sant’Anastasia) and in Venice (San Giovanni e Paolo - San Zanipolo)Keywords: Vicent Ferrer, iconography, Verona, Venice, Giovanni Bellini
Ressenya a Antoni Ferrando & Anna Maria Babbi eds. La “cavalleria umanistica” italiana / The Italian “Humanistic Chivalry”. / Enyego (Inico) d´Àvalos e ´Curial e Guelfa / Enyego (Inico) d´Avalos and ´Curial e Guelfa´. Amsterdam: John Benjamins, 2021.
Authors: Cortijo Ocaña Antonio
Published: June 2022

Ressenya a Antoni Ferrando & Anna Maria Babbi eds. La “cavalleria umanistica” italiana / The Italian “Humanistic Chivalry”. / Enyego (Inico) d´Àvalos e ´Curial e Guelfa / Enyego (Inico) d´Avalos and ´Curial e Guelfa´. Amsterdam: John Benjamins, 2021. IBSN: 978-90-272-0928-3. 208 pgs.Review to Antoni Ferrando & Anna Maria Babbi eds. La “cavalleria umanistica” italiana / The Italian “Humanistic Chivalry”. / Enyego (Inico) d´Àvalos e ´Curial e Guelfa / Enyego (Inico) d´Avalos and ´Curial e Guelfa´. Amsterdam: John Benjamins, 2021. IBSN: 978-90-272-0928-3. 208 pgs.
Ressenya a Flocel Sabaté, La pena de mort a la Catalunya baixmedieval. Barcelona: Base, 2021.
Authors: Llinares Planells Àlex
Published: June 2022

Ressenya a Flocel Sabaté, La pena de mort a la Catalunya baixmedieval. Barcelona: Base, 2021. 532 pp. ISBN: 978-84-18434-46-4Review to Flocel Sabaté, La pena de mort a la Catalunya baixmedieval. Barcelona: Base, 2021. 532 pp. ISBN: 978-84-18434-46-4
Presentació Scripta 19
Authors: Escartí Soriano Vicent Josep
Published: June 2022

Presentació
Features of tax relations in the field of taxation of cross-border transactions
Authors: Sorokin Alekseн Aleksandrovich
Published: June 2022

The article analyzes the subject, object and content of tax relations in the field of taxation of cross-border transactions, according to the results of the analysis, it is concluded that these relations have their own peculiarity The purpose of the work is to determine the features of tax relations in the field of cross-border transactions. According to the author, tax relations in the field of taxation of cross-border transactions have their own specifics, which is associated with the complication of the subject composition by a foreign element (participants are connected by different jurisdictions) and a special object (cross-border operation), which affects the content of legal relations of persons expressed in the presence of special rights and obligations of the parties to a cross-border operation. At the moment, the borders between the countries are extremely blurred. All this leads to an increase in cash flows between countries, as a result, to an increase in cross-border transactions in Russia and in the world. Taxation of cross-border relations is an extremely relevant topic, since, on the one hand, the tax legislation of Russia should contribute to the global competitiveness of the Russian economy, and on the other hand, it should "protect" the base of tax revenues to the relevant budgets. These two goals sometimes contradict each other, which can lead to a situation of excessive complication of the procedure for taxation of cross-border transactions.
Roundabout Capacity Estimation Model Considering Driver Behaviour on the Exiting and Entry Flows
Authors: ŽURA Marijan
Published: June 2022

Roundabout capacity estimation has been the subject of several types of research in recent decades. Most of the analyses are based on the empirical or analytical models (e.g. gap acceptance theory) considering various kinds of conflicting flows, namely entry, circulating, and exit-ing flow. The drivers on the exiting flow either obey the traffic rule (use the right-turn indicator) or disobey the traffic rule (do not use the right-turn indicator). Accord-ing to the reviewed literature, the impact of these driv-ers on the roundabout capacity has not been studied to a greater extent. Therefore, this study aims to develop an analytical roundabout capacity estimation model that also takes into account a share of exiting flow. It extends Brilon-Wu’s model, by including the impact of exiting drivers who disobey the traffic rule on the gap accep-tance of the entering drivers. The proposed model was validated using the quasi-observation data generated by a microscopic model. The results obtained by our model were compared with Bovy’ and Yaps’ empirical models as well as Brilon-Wu’s analytical model for a single-lane roundabout. Using the RMSE and regression analysis, it is proved that the proposed model outperforms the exist-ing models in terms of estimating the capacity and delays of roundabouts.
The Impact of Mobile Phone Use on Young Drivers' Driving Behaviour and Visual Scanning of the Environment
Authors: BABIĆ Darko , PRELČEC Ivana , BABIĆ Dario , BOROŠA Vanna , FIOLIĆ Mario
Published: June 2022

Driver distraction has been identified as a contributing factor to road crashes, among which the most common is the use of mobile phones while driving. For this reason, the aim of this paper is to analyse the behaviour of young drivers while they use mobile phones (answering a telephone call, texting, and browsing the internet) and drive in a simulated urban environment. In total 28 volunteers participated in the study. Several variables were recorded for each participant: driving speed, acceleration, deceleration, and eye movement. The results show that the difference in driving speed, acceleration, and deceleration was relatively small for each task and for the control condition (no use of mobile phone). However, when looking at the total time required for conducting each task, participants spent 26.44% of the time looking at the phone when texting, 37.01% when browsing the internet, and 2.27% when talking on the phone. In addition, participants viewed on average 66.45% traffic signs when distracted, compared to 79.22% during undistracted driving. Based on the results, a proactive approach to reduce the problem related to the use of mobile phones while driving is proposed.
A new hybodontiform shark (StrophodusAgassiz 1838) from the Lower Cretaceous (Valanginian-Hauterivian) of Colombia
Authors: Carrillo-Briceño Jorge D. , Cadena Edwin-Alberto
Published: June 2022

The vertebrate marine faunas that inhabited northern South America during the Cretaceous are still poorly known. This study is a contribution to a growing wave of new studies on Lower Cretaceous vertebrates from Colombia. Here we report and describe a new species of a hybodontiform shark of the genusStrophodus, which we namedStrophodus rebecaesp. nov., based on isolated teeth, that were collected in Valanginian-Hauterivian rocks of the Rosa Blanca Formation (Carrizal and El Sapo Members) near the town of Zapatoca, Santander Department, Andes of Colombia. In addition, we describe two other fragmented teeth assigned toStrophodussp. from the Rosa Blanca Fm. The new species from Colombia represents the only Cretaceous record ofStrophodusfrom Gondwana, offering new insights into the paleogeographic distribution of the genus, as well as increasing the knowledge about the scarce hybodontiform paleodiversity known from South America. The presence ofStrophodusin the Rosa Blanca Formation suggests that these durophagous (shell-crushing) fishes played an important role as predators of the abundant and diverse invertebrate fauna present in these ancient tropical coastal ecosystems of Gondwana.
Influence of Communication Competence and Communication Style on the Nurse-Parent Partnership in Pediatric Nurses
Authors: Cho Hyun Jin , Park Hyoung Sook
Published: June 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of communication competence and communication style with nurse-parent partnership among pediatric nurses. Methods: This study had a descriptive, correlational design. Data were collected from 169 pediatric nurses in B metropolitan city and Y city, from January 2018 to February 2018. A structured questionnaire was administered. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the t-test, one-way analysis of variance, the Scheffé test, the Kruskal-Wallis test, and multiple regression analysis with SPSS version 23.0. Results: Nurse-parent partnership was correlated with communication competence (r=.59, p<.001), an informative communication style (r=.65, p<.001), an affective communication style (r=.68, p<.001), and an authoritative communication style (r=-.30, p<.001). The factors influencing nurse-parent partnership among the study subjects were an affective communication style, an informative communication style, communication competence, and the nurses’ current position. The overall explanatory power of this model was 61.0%, and the most influential factor was an affective communication style. Conclusion: Nurse-parent partnership showed significant correlations with communication competence and affective and informative communication styles. The study may serve as a basic resource for promoting nurse-parent partnership, which increases the effectiveness of treatment for children in pediatric wards and will ultimately help improve the quality of child care.
The Influence of Emotional Labor, Positive Psychological, Capital, and Rewards on the Retention Intention among Coronavirus Disease 2019 Ward Nurses in Regional Public Hospitals
Authors: Jeon Kyung Jin , Park Min Jeong
Published: June 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of emotional labor, positive psychological capital, and rewards on the retention intention among coronavirus diseases 19 (COVID-19) ward nurses in regional public hospitals. Methods: The subjects were nurses who directly participated in nursing while wearing protective gear (level D or higher) in a COVID-19 ward. Data were collected from March 15 to March 29, 2021, and a total of 187 questionnaires were analyzed. The data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and multiple regression using SPSS for Windows version 27.0. Results: The mean scores of emotional labor, positive psychological capital, and retention intention were 3.48, 3.74, 3.22, and 5.75. The factors influencing retention intension were positive psychological capital (β=.28, p<.001), and the explanatory power for retention intention was 20.0%. Conclusion: These results indicate that in order to increase retention intention, it is necessary to foster nurses with high positive psychological capital who can make good use of positive emotions, and additional research is needed to clarify the factors influencing nurses’s retention intention to remain in the organization.
Response of Organic, Inorganic and Bio-fertilizers on Qualitative, Yield and Economics of Bottle-gourd (Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl) c.v. BB0G-3-1
Authors: Pathak Menka , Dash Sunil Kumar , Sahu Gouri Shankar , Tripathy Pradyumna , Mishra Antaryami , Nayak Rabindra Kumar
Published: June 2022

The current study was carried out during the 2019 Kharif season at the Department of                 Vegetable Science, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar, to determine the impact of organic manures and chemical fertilizers on the yield attributing characters, quality, and economics of Bottle gourd (Lagenaria Siceraria L.) cv. BBOG-3-1. The experiment consisted of Twelve treatments and three replications. Organic manures, inorganic fertilizers                    and Bio-fertilizers were used in twelve different treatments. viz.,T1(Control),T2(100% RDF)                (80:50:50 Kg NPK ha-1), T3 (FYM @15 t ha-1), T4 (Vermicompost @ 5 t ha-1], T5 (50% RDF + FYM @ 7.5 t ha-1 +Biofertilizer), T6 ( 50%RDF+ Vermicompost@2.5tha-1+ Biofertilizer), T7 (FYM @ 7.5 t ha-1 +Biofertilizer),T8(50%RDF+Biofertilizer),T9(Vermicompost@2.5tha+Biofertilizer),T10(100%RDF+FYM @7.5tha1+Biofertilizer),T11(100%RDF+Vermicompost @ 2.5 t ha-1 + Biofertilizer) and T12(50% RDF + FYM @7.5 t ha-1+ Vermicompost @ 2.5t ha-1+ Biofertilizer), Out of these, an application of 50%RDF+FYM@7.5t ha-1 + Vermicompost @ 2.5t ha-1+ Biofertilizer (T12) had a beneficial effect on minimum days to the first fruit harvest(59.00days), maximum days to last harvest(92.00days), Average Fruit weight(1231g), TSS(4.97ºBrix), Ascorbic acid(8.60 mg100gm-1), Reducing Sugar (3.78%), Non-Reducing Sugar(1.89%), Total Sugar(5.67%),Yield (44.82kg plot-1),Yield(280.13qha-1) and B:C ratio (2.92 ).
Standardization of Different Pre-sowing Seed Treatments on Growth, Yield and Yield Attributing Traits of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) var. DBW-187
Authors: Gopinath Sikhinam , Bara Bineeta M. , Rai Prashanth Kumar , Pal Abishek Kumar
Published: June 2022

The present study entitled, “Standardization of different pre-sowing seed treatments on growth, yield and yield attributing traits of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) var. DBW-187.” was carried out to assess the effect of electric priming, magnetic priming and bio-filming of varying stickers with polyvinyl glycol, methyl cellulose and alginate with an objective during Rabi 2021-2022 to find the promising pre-sowing treatment for wheat. The results indicated that all treatment recorded significant variation for growth and yield attributes that were studied and performed well to the untreated control (T0). The treatment T6- Electric priming @200m Amp for 60 sec. significantly recorded the field emergence of 94.00 %, 9.59 tillers per plant, test weight of 42.49 g, seed yield of 7.82 g per plant, seed yield of 477.22 g per plot, seed yield of 34.77q per hectare, 56.71q biological yield per hectare, 61.30% of harvest index, B:C ratio of 1.14 with gross returns of 69,540.00/- and net returns of 37,055/- respectively and found to be promising and can be suggested for commercial cultivation.
Morphological Characterization of Edible Wild Mushrooms of the Genus Psathyrella (Fr.) Quél. Discovered in the Region of Daloa (Centre-West, Côte d'Ivoire)
Authors: Pauline N'Douba Amako , Claude Kouassi Kouadio , Koutoua Ayolié , Allal Douira
Published: June 2022

The aim of this work is to contribute to the study of wild edible Psathyrelles in Côte d'Ivoire. It was conducted in the region of Daloa, a forest area with a tropical climate favorable to the development of fungal species. Data collection took place during the rainy season (April-July). The carpophores were photographed before harvesting in order to observe the macroscopic characters on the different samples. The microscopic study was conducted in the laboratory to observe the reproductive organs. The different specimens were dried afterwards for further observations. The results indicate that five (5) fungal species were collected, they are: Psathyrella caput-medusae (Fr.) Konrad & Maubl., Psathyrella candolleana (Fr.) Maire, P. tuberculate (Pat) A. H. Sm, P. atroumbonata Pegler and P. piluliformis (Bull. ex Fr.) P.D. Orton. P. tuberculata, P. atroumbonata and P. piluliformis have already been cited in Côte d'Ivoire. P. candolleana and P. caput-medusae were described in this work for the first time.
Doors slam shut: Adult education program closures
Authors: Hill Lilian H. , Isaac‐Savage E. Paulette
Published: June 2022

This autoethnographic study documents the stories of two adult education faculty members’ experiences when their respective academic programs were closed. We situate our stories within changes in higher education economics and two theoretical frameworks: expectancy theory and psychological contract theory. Despite our isolation as the sole faculty member with adult education credentials, we continue to conduct research, teach, mentor students and colleagues, and remain engaged with the field of adult education.
Working remotely with school‐aged children: Use of reflection to identify strategies to improve work–life balance
Authors: Wlodarsky Rachel L.
Published: June 2022

This article describes the disintegration of boundaries of work and family life due to the COVID‐19 pandemic and makes visible the chaotic state in which academic and other professional mothers were forced to function. She discusses the struggle to separate personal from professional life, social isolation, lack of motivation and resource challenges, and those who have embraced this disequilibrium. The conclusion highlights research focused on reflection and experiential learning with the intent to promote the well‐being and personal and professional growth of working mothers.
Circadian Rhythm Disruption Increases Tumor Growth Rate and Accumulation of Myeloid‐Derived Suppressor Cells
Authors: Roberts Nathan T. , MacDonald Cameron R. , Mohammadpour Hemn , Antoch Marina P. , Repasky Elizabeth A.
Published: June 2022

Circadian rhythm disruption is implicated in the initiation and progression of many diseases, including cancer. External stimuli, such as sunlight, serve to synchronize physiological processes and cellular functions to a 24‐h cycle. The immune system is controlled by circadian rhythms, and perturbation of these rhythms can potentially alter the immune response to infections and tumors. The effect of circadian rhythm disruption on the immune response to tumors remains unclear. Specifically, the effects of circadian disruption (CD) on immunosuppressive cell types within the tumor, such as myeloid‐derived suppressor cells (MDSCs), are unknown. In this study, a shifting lighting schedule is used to disrupt the circadian rhythm of mice. After acclimation to lighting schedules, mice are inoculated with 4T1 or B16‐F10 tumors. Tumor growth is increased in mice housed under circadian disrupting lighting conditions compared to standard lighting conditions. Analysis of immune populations within the spleen and tumor shows an increased accumulation of MDSCs within these tissues, suggesting that MDSC mediated immunosuppression plays a role in the enhanced tumor growth caused by circadian disruption. This paves the way for future studies of the effects of CD on immunosuppression in cancer.
Spin‐Transport through Van der Waals Heterojunctions Based on 2D‐Ferromagnet and Transition Metal Dichalcogenides: A Study from First‐Principles Calculations
Authors: Devaraj Nayana , Tarafder Kartick
Published: June 2022

Recently reported 2D ferromagnets show tremendous potential for their application in low‐dimensional spintronic devices. Semiconductor heterostructure consisting of 2D ferromagnet integrated with other suitable 2D semiconducting materials may pave the way for designing robust and sophisticated spin‐transport devices within a few nanometer scales. In this regard, a detailed understanding of the interface properties of 2D ferromagnetic materials and other 2D semiconductors is highly essential. Herein, the interface properties in the heterostructure made‐up of CrX3 (X = Cl, Br, and I) monolayer and transition‐metal dichalcogenides (TMDC; MoS2, MoSe2, and WS2) monolayer, using first‐principle calculations are systematically studied. This study predicts that a robust spin‐dependent barrier originated at the CrX3/TMDC interface. It can lead to a significantly large spin‐filtering at the interface while spin‐transport through this heterojunction, which will be highly beneficial for spintronic devices applications. Further, detailed spin‐dependent transport studies carried out through Co/CrI3/TMDC/CrI3/Co magnetic heterojunctions and substantial tunnel magnetoresistance up to 590%, estimated for these systems.
Constructing Effective Hole Transport Channels in Cross‐Linked Hole Transport Layer by Stacking Discotic Molecules for High Performance Deep Blue QLEDs
Authors: Zhang Xinyu , Li Dewang , Zhang Zhenhu , Liu Hongli , Wang Shirong
Published: June 2022

The inadequate hole injection limits the efficiency and lifetime of the blue quantum dot light‐emitting diodes (QLEDs), which severely hampers their commercial applications. Here a new discotic molecule of 3,6,10,11‐tetrakis(pentyloxy)triphenylene‐2,7‐diyl bis(2,2‐dimethylpropanoate) (T5DP‐2,7) is introduced, in which the hole transport channels with superior hole mobility (2.6 × 10–2 cm2 V–1 s–1) is formed by stacking. The composite hole transport material (HTM) is prepared by blending T5DP‐2,7 with the cross‐linked 4,4′‐ bis(3‐vinyl‐9H‐carbazol‐9‐yl)‐1,1′biphenyl (CBP‐V) which shows the deep highest occupied molecular orbital energy level. The increased hole mobility of the target composite HTM from 10–4 to 10–3 cm2 V–1 s–1 as well as the stepwise energy levels facilitates the hole transport, which would be beneficial for more balanced carrier injection. This composite hole transport layer (HTL) has improved the deep‐blue‐emission performances of Commission International de I'Eclairage of (0.14, 0.04), luminance of 44080 cd m−2, and external quantum efficiency of 18.59%. Furthermore, when L0 is 100 cd m−2, the device lifetime T50 is extended from 139 to 502 h. The state‐of‐the‐art performance shows the successful promotion of the high‐efficiency for deep blue QLEDs, and indicates that the optimizing HTL by discotic molecule stacking can serve as an excellent alternative for the development of HTL in the future.
Ultralarge Stokes Shift Phosphorescence Artificial Harvesting Supramolecular System with Near‐Infrared Emission
Authors: Huo Man , Dai Xian‐Yin , Liu Yu
Published: June 2022

A two‐step sequential phosphorescence harvesting system with ultralarge Stokes shift and near‐infrared (NIR) emission at 825 nm is successfully constructed by racemic 1,2‐diaminocyclohexan‐derived 6‐bromoisoquinoline (BQ), cucurbit[8]uril (CB[8]), and amphipathic sulfonatocalix[4]arene (SC4AD) via cascaded assembly strategy in aqueous solution. In virtue of the confinement effect of CB[8] with rigid cavity, BQ can generate an emerging phosphorescent emission at 555 nm. Subsequently, the binary BQ⊂CB[8] further assemblies with SC4AD to form close‐packed spherical aggregate, which contributes to the dramatic enhancement of phosphorescence emission intensity ≈30 times with prolonged lifetime from 21.3 µs to 0.364 ms. Notably, the BQ⊂CB[8]@SC4AD assembly can serve as an energy donor to conduct stepwise phosphorescence harvesting process through successive introduction of primary acceptors, cyanine 5 (Cy5) or nile blue (NiB), and secondary acceptor, heptamethine cyanine (IR780). The final aggregate with remarkable ultralarge Stokes shift (≈525 nm) and long‐lived NIR photoluminescence (PL) emission at 825 nm is further employed as imaging agent for NIR cell labeling.
Investigation of the drag reduction of hydrolyzed polyacrylamide–xanthan gum composite solution in turbulent flow
Authors: Li Entian , Zheng Lehua , Li Yingping , Fan Liutong , Zhao Shushi , Liu Songling
Published: June 2022

In this paper, the rheological properties, drag reduction properties, and flow field characteristics of hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM) solution, xanthan gum (XG) solution, and HPAM–XG composite solution were analyzed to explore the synergistic effect of flexible and rigid polymer. The experimental results show that the viscoelasticity and shear thinning of the composite solution are significantly enhanced compared with single‐component solution, which indicates that the rigid XG has an effect on the viscoelasticity of the flexible HPAM solution. Compared with the single‐component solution, the drag reduction rate of HPAM–XG composite solution is higher, and the mean flow field of HPAM–XG composite solution changes less after being sheared for 300 minutes, which means that not only the drag reduction effect of composite solution is better, but also the shear resistance. Compared with single‐component solution, the mean velocity distribution of the composite solution moves upwards most obviously in the logarithmic layer, the peak of velocity fluctuation in the main flow direction of composite solution is higher, the suppression degree of normal velocity fluctuation is deepened, and the corresponding vorticity intensity is also reduced. These changes in the flow field characteristics explain the reason for the drag reduction gain of the composite solution.
Intracting als Finanzierungsinstrument für Energiesparmaßnahmen bei Hochschulgebäuden
Authors: Knissel Jens , Ehlert Marius
Published: June 2022

Das Finanzierungsinstrument Intracting schafft beim hochschulinternen Energiemanagement positive finanzielle und organisatorische Rahmenbedingungen für die kontinuierliche Verbesserung der Energieeffizienz der Hochschulgebäude. So werden die vorhandenen oft hochwirtschaftlichen Energieeinsparpotenziale aktiv erschlossen. Beim Intracting werden mit einer einmaligen Anschubfinanzierung erste Energiesparmaßnahmen umgesetzt. Die erzielten Energiekosteneinsparungen werden einer sogenannten Intracting‐Kostenstelle gutgeschrieben und in neue Energieeffizienzmaßnahmen reinvestiert. So ergeben sich weitere Energiekosteneinsparungen, die wiederum gutgeschrieben und reinvestiert werden usw. Dieser Intracting‐Kreislauf führt bei richtiger Ausgestaltung zu einem exponentiellen Anstieg der verfügbaren Finanzmittel. In den ersten 15 Jahren können so Investitionen in Energieeffizienzmaßnahmen umgesetzt werden, die etwa dem 20‐fachen der Anschubfinanzierung entsprechen, wodurch die CO2‐Emissionen der Gebäude substanziell gesenkt werden.

Das Forschungsprojekt „Intracting an Hochschulen – IntrHo” untersucht die Ausgestaltung, Einführung und Anwendung von Intracting an Hochschulen und entwickelt benötigte Planungs‐ und Umsetzungshilfsmittel. Zentrale Ergebnisse werden hier vorgestellt. Sie sind weitestgehend auf Kommunen übertragbar.
It's ‘can't,’ not ‘won't’: Don't judge executive function delays
Authors: Knapp‐Ines Kristin
Published: June 2022

Executive functions are necessary for emotion and behavior regulation. They represent a concept entailing skills that we use almost every minute of our lives, but don't really think about. Only when we end up in disarray, do we realize that we have not used our executive function skills in a masterful fashion. These skills include quickly switching gears, screening for relevant information, keeping information in mind, and staying calm, among others.
EASY‐APP: An artificial intelligence model and application for early and easy prediction of severity in acute pancreatitis
Authors: Kui Balázs , Pintér József , Molontay Roland , Nagy Marcell , Farkas Nelli , Gede Noémi , Vincze Áron , Bajor Judit , Gódi Szilárd , Czimmer József , Szabó Imre , Illés Anita , Sarlós Patrícia , Hágendorn Roland , Pár Gabriella , Papp Mária , Vitális Zsuzsanna , Kovács György , Fehér Eszter , Földi Ildikó , Izbéki Ferenc , Gajdán László , Fejes Roland , Németh Balázs Csaba , Török Imola , Farkas Hunor , Mickevicius Artautas , Sallinen Ville , Galeev Shamil , Ramírez‐Maldonado Elena , Párniczky Andrea , Erőss Bálint , Hegyi Péter Jenő , Márta Katalin , Váncsa Szilárd , Sutton Robert , Szatmary Peter , Latawiec Diane , Halloran Chris , de‐Madaria Enrique , Pando Elizabeth , Alberti Piero , Gómez‐Jurado Maria José , Tantau Alina , Szentesi Andrea , Hegyi Péter ,   the Hungarian Pancreatic Study Group
Published: June 2022

Background

Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a potentially severe or even fatal inflammation of the pancreas. Early identification of patients at high risk for developing a severe course of the disease is crucial for preventing organ failure and death. Most of the former predictive scores require many parameters or at least 24 h to predict the severity; therefore, the early therapeutic window is often missed.

Methods

The early achievable severity index (EASY) is a multicentre, multinational, prospective and observational study (ISRCTN10525246). The predictions were made using machine learning models. We used the scikit‐learn, xgboost and catboost Python packages for modelling. We evaluated our models using fourfold cross‐validation, and the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, the area under the ROC curve (AUC), and accuracy metrics were calculated on the union of the test sets of the cross‐validation. The most critical factors and their contribution to the prediction were identified using a modern tool of explainable artificial intelligence called SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP).

Results

The prediction model was based on an international cohort of 1184 patients and a validation cohort of 3543 patients. The best performing model was an XGBoost classifier with an average AUC score of 0.81 ± 0.033 and an accuracy of 89.1%, and the model improved with experience. The six most influential features were the respiratory rate, body temperature, abdominal muscular reflex, gender, age and glucose level. Using the XGBoost machine learning algorithm for prediction, the SHAP values for the explanation and the bootstrapping method to estimate confidence, we developed a free and easy‐to‐use web application in the Streamlit Python‐based framework (http://easy‐app.org/).

Conclusions

The EASY prediction score is a practical tool for identifying patients at high risk for severe AP within hours of hospital admission. The web application is available for clinicians and contributes to the improvement of the model.
To move forward, we must learn from the past
Authors: Poore‐Pariseau Cindy
Published: June 2022

When Dr. Stephen Hinshaw was a child, his father often disappeared for reasons unknown to him. When Hinshaw was a freshman in college, his father took him aside for one of many chats to talk about the reason for the disappearances: mental illness. At that time, Hinshaw's father was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder (called manic depressive disorder at that time). For 40 years, his father was treated for this misdiagnosis, until Hinshaw, through his own studies and research and working with his father's doctors, came upon the correct diagnosis. Hinshaw describes these experiences in his book Another Kind of Madness.
Take steps to prevent violations and lawsuits related to wage‐and‐hour requirements
Authors: O'Brien Timothy
Published: June 2022

One common thread that runs through almost every higher ed department is that the entire operation requires long and irregular hours, extending from the traditional workday into nights and weekends. The collective commitment of all employees to do their respective part enables each department to accomplish its varied missions. This approach is often demonstrated by the willingness of dedicated employees to work long hours well in excess of 40 hours per week. Although that commitment of extra time and effort is acceptable for many employees within the department who are considered exempt from wage‐related overtime payment obligations, higher ed administrators must tread carefully regarding expecting any additional time or effort from nonexempt hourly staff. One university recently learned this lesson the hard way.
Review research findings on the impact of COVID‐19 on individuals with disabilities
Authors: Hope Joan
Published: June 2022

The Administration for Community Living's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research recently published a compilation of findings of research it funded regarding the impact of COVID‐19 on people with disabilities. ACL is a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Failure to Accommodate
Authors: Lyerly Eric
Published: June 2022

An overview of the key topics faced by disability services providers with citations to noteworthy cases, statutes, regulations, and additional sources.
In‐operando crystallization study of zinc nitrate hexahydrate using zinc oxide nucleators
Authors: Chakraborty Anirban , Noh Juran , Shamberger Patrick , Yu Choongho
Published: June 2022

Supercooling (∆TSup) is one of the crucial problems in utilizing a phase change material (PCM), which has been attempted to overcome using nucleators possessing small lattice disregistry without comprehensive understanding of the nucleation phenomenon. Here, this work studies the interactions between nucleators and PCM via in‐operando direct visualization for the first time, to the best of our knowledge, to better understand the crystallization process during freezing of a PCM using zinc nitrate hexahydrate (ZNH) and a zinc oxide (ZnO) nucleator. According to our in‐operando study, freezing was randomly initiated by only a fraction of the nucleator particles during each thermal cycling. However, previously unresponsive nucleators also suddenly crystalized PCM when the propagating crystal encountered them, improving the crystal initiation and thereby ∆TSup. Consequently, for equal wt% of ZnO, better nucleation behavior was obtained using uniformly distributed small nucleator particles throughout the PCM, as compared to either large or poorly distributed aggregated nucleators. DSC results using ZnO‐needle as nucleator confirmed a 38% and 33.3% lower ∆TSup upon employing 5 wt% small (individual) particles (~4 μm on average), as compared to using equal wt% of small (aggregated) particle clusters (~200 μm) and large particles (~46 μm), respectively. Crystallization of ZNH caused additional hair‐like ZnO growth preferentially decorated along lateral faces of the original nucleator particles. The in‐operando studies are valuable tools to correlate inherent crystallization phenomena to the practical thermal energy storage properties of the system.
Validated algorithms for identifying timing of second event of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma using real‐world data
Authors: Khair Shahreen , Dort Joseph C. , Quan May Lynn , Cheung Winson Y. , Sauro Khara M. , Nakoneshny Steven C. , Popowich Brittany Lynn , Liu Ping , Wu Guosong , Xu Yuan
Published: June 2022

Background

Understanding occurrence and timing of second events (recurrence and second primary cancer) is essential for cancer specific survival analysis. However, this information is not readily available in administrative data.

Methods

Alberta Cancer Registry, physician claims, and other administrative data were used. Timing of second event was estimated based on our developed algorithm. For validation, the difference, in days between the algorithm estimated and the chart‐reviewed timing of second event. Further, the result of Cox‐regression modeling cancer‐free survival was compared to chart review data.

Results

Majority (74.3%) of the patients had a difference between the chart‐reviewed and algorithm‐estimated timing of second event falling within the 0–60 days window. Kaplan–Meier curves generated from the estimated data and chart review data were comparable with a 5‐year second‐event‐free survival rate of 75.4% versus 72.5%.

Conclusion

The algorithm provided an estimated timing of second event similar to that of the chart review.
Student pharmacists' perspectives on health equity following a co‐curricular activity
Authors: Irwin Adriane N. , Munar Myrna Y. , Olstad Stacey , Braden‐Suchy Natalea
Published: June 2022

Introduction

Increasing awareness of the social determinants of health and their effect on health disparities is essential to developing clinicians prepared to practice in today's health care environment. Co‐curricular programs often include service learning, which provides an opportunity for students to advance their learning on health equity.

Objectives

Describe student learning using reflections written after participation in a health fair that provided free health services to the homeless population in the downtown area of a metropolitan city.

Methods

Open‐ended responses from a standardized post‐activity reflection exercise were content analyzed for key themes. Data were analyzed with immersion‐crystallization qualitative methods.

Results

A total of 14 reflections were included with four themes emerging. First, students applied concepts related to the social determinants of health and identified barriers to accessing health services for underserved patient populations. Second, students reflected on how language and other elements of communication supported positive patient interactions. Third, students demonstrated self‐awareness, which included personal and professional growth, through observations and interactions with community members. Fourth, students reflected on the importance of trust and mutual respect within the patient‐provider relationship.

Conclusion

Public health outreach is a frequent component of co‐curricular programs and service learning. Student reflections demonstrated how engagement in an activity focused on an underserved population increased awareness of the social determinants of health and health equity, as well as resulted in self‐awareness and growth as future health care professionals. Future research should further examine what learning occurs across a broader scope of service activities with the long‐term goal of fostering engagement and empowering students to actively address health disparities.
Multiphoton microscopy assessment of the structure and variability changes of dermal connective tissue in vulvar lichen sclerosus: A pilot study
Authors: Potapov Arseniy L. , Sirotkina Marina A. , Matveev Lev A. , Dudenkova Varvara V. , Elagin Vadim V. , Kuznetsov Sergey S. , Karabut Maria M. , Komarova Anastasia D. , Vagapova Nailya N. , Safonov Ivan K. , Kuznetsova Irina A. , Radenska‐Lopovok Stefka G. , Zagaynova Elena V. , Gladkova Natalia D.
Published: June 2022

In this article, we offer a novel classification of progressive changes in the connective tissue of dermis in vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) relying on quantitative assessment of the second harmonic generation (SHG) signal received from formalin fixed and deparaffinized tissue sections. We formulate criteria for distinguishing four degrees of VLS development: Initial‐Mild‐Moderate‐Severe. Five quantitative characteristics (length and thickness type I Collagen fibers, Mean SHG signal intensity, Skewness and Coherence SHG signal) are used to describe the sequential degradation of connective tissue (changes in the structure, orientation, shape and density of collagen fibers) up to the formation of specific homogeneous masses. Each of the degrees has a characteristic set of quantitatively expressed features. We focus on the identification and description of early, initial changes of the dermis as the least specific. The results obtained by us and the proposed classification of the degrees of the disease can be used to objectify the dynamics of tissue changes during treatment.
Comparison of day‐case versus inpatient uni‐compartmental knee replacement
Authors: Gao Neng‐Ping , Al‐Dadah Oday
Published: June 2022

Background

Uni‐compartmental knee replacement (UKR) is an alternative to total knee replacement for patients who have isolated compartment osteoarthritis. Studies have demonstrated that UKR can be safely performed as a day‐case procedure without a negative impact on complication rates. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes between day‐case and inpatient UKRs.

Methods

A single surgeon prospective case‐controlled study was performed, comparing data between day‐case UKRs and inpatient UKRs. This included longitudinal analysis of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs); including the Oxford Knee Score, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score, Short Form 12‐item Health Survey, EQ‐5D‐5L and the Self‐administered Comorbidity Questionnaire. Post‐operative pain scores (visual analogue scale), unplanned post‐operative hospital reattendance rates and complications were also analysed.

Results

Overall, 100% of day‐case patients were successfully discharged on the same day. Both inpatient (n = 23) and day‐case (n = 23) UKRs demonstrated a significant within group longitudinal improvement of PROM scores (p < 0.05) following surgery. However, the post‐operative PROM scores were significantly higher in the day‐case group as compared to the inpatient group (p < 0.05). Both groups had comparable post‐operative pain scores, but the day‐case group demonstrated fewer unplanned reattendances and post‐operative complications.

Conclusion

The clinical outcomes of day‐case UKR are superior to inpatient UKR. Careful patient selection and a robust multidisciplinary patient pathway are the key components to success of day‐case joint replacement surgery.

Level of evidence

Prospective Case‐Control Study, level III.
Cost‐effectiveness analysis of aprepitant‐based anti‐emetic regimen for children receiving highly emetogenic chemotherapy: Individual patient data analysis of a randomized trial
Authors: Sra Manraj Singh , Ganguly Shuvadeep , Sasi Archana , Sharma Priya , Giri Rupak Kumar , Rasheed Azgar Abdul , Bakhshi Sameer
Published: June 2022

Background

Aprepitant has been shown to reduce chemotherapy‐induced nausea and vomiting in children receiving highly emetogenic chemotherapy (HEC). In this study, we assessed the cost‐effectiveness of aprepitant for children receiving HEC in India, United Kingdom, and the United States.

Procedure

We utilized individual patient‐level outcome data from a pediatric randomized trial, which demonstrated the superiority of an aprepitant‐based anti‐emetic prophylaxis over standard ondansetron and dexamethasone for HEC. Health state for each day of follow‐up was analyzed and quality‐adjusted life years (QALYs) were estimated. The incremental cost‐utility ratio (ICUR), incremental cost‐effectiveness ratio (ICER), and net monetary benefit (NMB) for each country were estimated. Sensitivity analyses by varying cost of aprepitant, hospitalization, and health state utility values by ±25% were conducted.

Results

Use of the aprepitant‐based regimen resulted in gain of 0.0019 QALY per chemotherapy cycle along with cost savings of $22.25, $1335.52, and $6612.10 for India, United Kingdom, and the United States, respectively. The cost savings per QALY was estimated to be $12,355.84 for India, $734,282.90 for the United Kingdom, and $3,567,564.11 for the United States. The cost savings for 50% gain in the percentage of days without grade 3 vomiting was $124.18 for India, $7451.63 for the United Kingdom, and $36,892.76 for the United States. The NMB for gain in QALY was $33.62, $1418.60, and $6727.01 for India, United Kingdom, and the United States, respectively. The estimates remained cost‐effective across all scenarios of the sensitivity analyses.

Conclusion

Aprepitant‐based anti‐emetic regimen is cost‐effective for children receiving HEC. It results in overall cost savings and reduced healthcare‐resource utilization.
Bending properties and failure behavior of 3D printed fiber reinforced resin T‐beam
Authors: Wu Siyuan , Shan Zhongde , Chen Ken , Wang Shaozong , Zou Ailing , Sun Qili
Published: June 2022

Fiber‐reinforced resin T‐beams have a wide range of applications. The forming of T‐beams based on the fused deposition process provides a new method for its manufacture. This paper studied the key process parameters of 3D printing continuous fiber and short fiber reinforced resin T‐beams. The results show that continuous fiber reinforced resin T‐beams with similar fiber volume fractions have better bending performance than shorter fiber reinforced resin T‐beams. When the printing layer thickness is 0.7 mm, 0.8 mm and 0.9 mm, the flexural strength and modulus of the continuous fiber reinforced resin T‐beam are obviously lower with the increase of the layer thickness. Under the printing path 0°, ±45°, 90°, the short fiber reinforced resin T‐beam with the 0°path has the highest flexural strength and modulus. Furthermore, T‐beam with different printing path have significantly different bending failure behavior. The work provided a new approach to the production of beam structures of the actual engineering application.
An AuCl3‐CuCl2 catalyst on a Melamine‐modified Carbon Support with High Coke‐resistance for Acetylene Hydrochlorination
Authors: Zeng Junjian , Zhao Jigang
Published: June 2022

According to the pilot‐scale test and characterizations, it showed that coke deposits, which were mainly composed of aromatic compounds polymerized by unsaturated hydrocarbons, were one of the key factors restricting the performance of AuCl3‐CuCl2 bimetallic catalyst in acetylene hydrochlorination. Thus, melamine was adopted to modify the activated carbon (AC) support to improve the catalytic performance of the AuCl3‐CuCl2 bimetallic catalyst. The effects on the properties of supports and catalysts were studied by XPS, BET, TPD characterizations, it showed that the modified support (MAC) had been introduced nitrogen‐containing functional groups successfully, which effectively increased the stability of the active components of Au3+ and Au+ on the gold‐based catalyst, as well as the capability to adsorb HCl and desorb C2H2. After a continuous reaction of the modified catalyst under industrial space velocity conditions for 720 h, the conversion of acetylene and selectivity to vinyl chloride both remain above 99 %. Then SEM showed that the carbon support via nitrogen modification could efficiently inhibit coke deposits reaction, which also helped improve the catalytic performance and stability of the catalyst.