bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of eastern equatorial Indian ocean during positive tropical dipole on regions over Tamilnadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh
Authors: CHOUDHARY UK , SINGH GP , SINGH OP , SRIVASTAVA AK
Published: May 2022

The main objective of the present work is to investigate the influence of eastern Sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies during the Positive Tropical Indian Ocean dipole (PTIOD) events on regional summer monsoon rainfall especially over Tamilnadu and Coastal Andhra Pradesh (A. P.) for the period of 1980-2009. There were 7 strong PTIOD events recorded during the period of study which are accompanied by significant increase in the seasonal summer monsoon rainfall over India. Averaged SST anomalies (SSTA) over the EQ.ESIO (Equatorial Eastern South Indian Ocean) during AMJ (April, May, June) shows that colder (warmer) EQ.ESIO during AMJ and positive TIOD events were associated with the decreasing (increasing) tendency of summer monsoon rainfall over Tamilnadu and coastal A.P. The statistical analysis shows the correlation coefficient of 0.59 and 0.79 between AMJSST anomalies and the rainfall over Tamilnadu and Coastal A. P. respectively. Wind anomalies during PTIOD years with negative AMJSSTA, transports the cold upwelled oceanic current off Sumatra-Java towards the South West Bay of Bengal (SWBOB) and caused anomalous SST cooling in the region. Thus, the low level southerly wind reaching over the SWBOB during AMJ enforced the colder oceanic surface temperature of the region during the month of maximum solar insolation and thereby weak thermal gradient was observed with the shifting of the convective activity towards the south-east/northern Bay of Bengal (BOB). Moreover, less moisture advection with less convective activity in SWBOB region during pre-monsoon season may be the caused of the below-normal rainfall over Tamilnadu and coastal A. P. sub-divisions during June, July, August and September (JJAS)
Winter temperature and snowfall trends in the cryospheric region of north-west Himalaya
Authors: GUSAIN HS , MISHRA VD , BHUTIYANI MR
Published: May 2022

The aim of the present study is to investigate the temperature and snowfall trends in the cryosphere region of north-west Himalaya during winter season. 37 observation stations of North-West Himalaya have been considered for the study and these stations receive snowfall during winter season. The snow meteorological data period of the parameters maximum temperature, minimum temperature and snowfall varied from one observation station to other observation station between 1970 to 2011. Monthly and seasonal trends of these parameters during winter have been studied. Linear regression analysis was used for trend analysis. Parametric t-test was used to test the significance of the regression coefficient. Altitude effect in the trends of the meteorological parameters has been noticed. It was observed that more than 75% of the observation stations in the altitude range < 4000 m a.s.l. showed increasing trend in maximum temperature and minimum temperature during winter season, out of which around 25% trends were statistically significant. Most of the observation stations in the altitude range > 4000 m showed decreasing trend of maximum and minimum temperature. Decreasing snowfall trend was observed at most of the stations in the altitude range < 4000 m out of which around 20% trends were statistically significant. Significant decrease in snowfall was observed for the months March and April below 4000 m altitude.
LITERATURE REVIEW OF AGRIBUSINESS PRODUCT FINANCING DEVELOPMENT MODEL AT SHARIA BANK
Authors: Al Amin Haris , Siregar Saparuddin , Sugianto Sugianto
Published: May 2022

This study aims to analyze the development model of agribusiness product financing in Islamic banks in Indonesia. The data used in the analysis related to the research topic were taken from journal articles on Google Scholar. Data from these sources were then analyzed using a literature review approach. Based on the results of the analysis, it was found that several models of agribusiness product development at Islamic banks in Indonesia are different from the credit model, this Islamic financing is interest free, profit sharing is based on profit sharing made after the transaction period ends. This paper aims to introduce the Islamic financing model and the prospects for its implementation in the agricultural sector. The results of the study show that Islamic financing is prospective enough to strengthen capital in the agricultural sector. To support its implementation in the agricultural sector, it is necessary to take sides with policy makers as well as intensive socialization of the principles of Islamic financing. The modeling used in this research is a literature study or literature review. The literature study in this research was conducted to study the definition of keywords, to deepen theories and concepts and to identify variables related to the background and context of the research. Study of literature related to the model of developing financing for agribusiness products at Islamic banks in Indonesia, searching for journals using Google Scholar with the keywords "Agribusiness Products" and "Islamic Banks". ” found as many as 1040 papers but after reviewing there were 8 appropriate journal papers related to the title "Development of Agribusiness Products in Islamic Banks" with category years (2008-2021).
Understanding the challenges in creating Motion capture Sign Language Dataset: A Technical Perspective – Supported by Mada Innovation Program
Authors: Sedrati Sammy , El Ghoul Oussama
Published: May 2022

Sign language (SL) is a visual language with a syntactic system different from spoken language and is used by deaf and hearing-impaired individuals as primary mean of communication.
The lack of translated information to sign language, especially in written form, represents a barrier and creates a gap between the deaf and hearing communities, this gap is even wider within deaf community with low literacy skills. To fill this gap, in 2021, as part of Jumla Sign language project Mada Center developed and launched “Bu Hamad”, the first virtual and digital character (Avatar) using the Qatari sign language to serve this community and help translate Arabic texts into sign language.
Toward an evaluation model for signing avatars
Authors: Bennbaia Shada
Published: May 2022

Signing avatars can make a huge impact on the lives of deaf people by making information accessible anytime and anywhere. With technological development, sign language avatars have the potential to be the cost-effective communication solution that will remove the barriers between deaf people and the world. However, most researchers who work in this area are not part of the deaf community and to this day, the deaf community has little to no knowledge about the signing avatar technology. Thus, researchers have created and used evaluation methods that enable them to involve deaf people and take their feedback to develop and improve sign language avatars based on their needs and requirements. In the article, evaluation methods and tools used to assess signing avatars’ functionality, acceptability, and shortcomings were presented and discussed.
Ahoskera eta prosodia euskararen irakaskuntzan
Authors: Dieguez Kepa
Published: May 2022

Artikulu honek helburu du euskara-irakasleei gogoeta eragitea, euskararen ahoskerari eta prosodiari buruz, eta, aldi berean, gaitasun prosodikoa garatzeko jarraibide eta argibideak ematea. Bide hori egiteko, Axularren Gero maisu-lanaren “Irakurtzaileari” deritzon atalean oinarrituta, “Irakasleari” aitzinsolasean azaldu da aferaren muinaren jatorria. Ondoren, zer-nolako ibilbide urri eta malkarra izan duen ahoske-rak euskararen irakaskuntzan, eta, berrikiago, Helduen Euskalduntzearen Oinarrizko Curriculumean (HEOC) nolako isla daukan alderdi fonologikoak gaitasun fonologikoaren barruan; ebaluazioan ere azaltzen da mailaz maila. Ahoskerak ere izan du Euskaltzaindiaren arreta, eta EBAZ arauaren berri ematen da: euskara batuaren ahoskera zaindua. Aurrerago ahoskeraren eta prosodiaren inguruko proposamenak eta ikerlanak berbabide, hauxe garatzen da: Txillardegiren euskal azentuaren inguruko proposamena eta hari buruzko artikuluaren aitzindaritasuna azalduz; ahoskera lantzeko argibideak eta jarduerak, Euskal Herriko Unibertsitateko irakasleek egindakoa, eta, ahoskeraren gaineko oso lan interesgarria. Azkenik, teoria guztia praktikan ipintzeko, proposamen curricular eta didaktikoa egiten da, gaitasun prosodikoa HEOCean txertatu eta hari buruzko jakintza eta kontzientzia zabaltzeko.
Evaluation of Student Services Programs of Northwest Samar State University, Philippines
Authors: Calamayo Judith
Published: May 2022

The country’s effort of improving the student services programs is paralleled by the International Association of Student Affairs and Services (IASAS), an informal confederation of higher education student affairs/services professionals from around the world. Its members have been actively engaged for improving communication and sharing of professional development experiences such as best practices, internships, exchanges, conferences, colloquia and symposia. The status of implementation of student services programs of Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU) on terms of student welfare, student development, and institutional student services programs was very satisfactory. There is no significant difference in the status of implementation of student services programs of NwSSU in terms of student welfare, student development, and institutional student services programs with the different program components such as objectives, personnel, projects/activities, budget, facilities/equipment and monitoring and evaluation. The primary problems in the implementation of student services programs of NwSSU includes lack of qualified personnel, lack of facilities and equipment and lack of cooperation among partner agencies.  Recommendations such as seminars / sessions on Personality Development Program and Proper Handling of Student Services Clients be conducted by the SAS Personnel; increase the number of personnel in the Registrar’s Office, Guidance Office and Medical – Dental Clinic; hire licensed, educationally qualified librarians and guidance counselors; increase the budget allocation for the purchase of medicines; have a separate room for testing and group counseling purposes; procure additional copies of test materials; update the facilities and equipment in every SAS Unit, especially, the units with fiduciary fund.
Limonene and Its Oxidative Derivates: Properties, Applications and Biotechnological Production
Authors: Kaniaková Katarína , Hronská Helena , Šilhárová Dominika , Rosenberg Michal
Published: May 2022

In this review, we collected and presented evidence from the scientific literature regarding the biotechnological production and applications of limonene and its oxidative derivates in various fields such as food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic or polymer industries. Limonene biotransformations may be regarded as biotechnological processes aligned to sustainable development. Advantages associated with these bioprocesses include the use of by-products as raw materials, mild reaction conditions, high regio- and stereoselectivity and the production of value-added products. The biological activities of limonene and its oxidative derivates, such as carveol, carvone, limonene-1,2-diol, α‑terpineol, or perillyl alcohol, suggest that the terpene biotechnology is becoming a promising and prosperous science.
Kigyla - A „Csiszolt kőeszköz és szerszámkő nyersanyagok nagyműszeres vizsgálata a Kárpát-medence és környezete őskori távolsági és regionális kereskedelmi hálózatainak feltérképezéséhez” c. OTKA projekt adatbázisa / Database for the "Large facility analytical studies of polished and ground stone artefacts for the reconstruction of Prehistoric transregional trade routes in the Carpathian Basin and its surroundings" project (K-131814, National Research, Development and Innovation Office)
Authors: T. Biró Katalin , Hegedüs Péter , Szilágyi Kata
Published: May 2022

A projekt résztvevői több mint két évtizede foglalkoznak csiszolt kőeszközök eredetvizsgálatával (Szakmány & Starnini 1998, Biró 1998a, Biró & Szakmány 2000). Eredményeinket a 2019-ben indult négyéves K-131814 NKFIH program egyik fő célkitűzéseként, térkép sorozat formájában szeretnénk megjeleníteni, ami a projekt lezárásáig elvégzett nyersanyag- és származási hely vizsgálatokon alapul. Az összegyűjtött adatokat, vizsgálati eredményeket web alapú adatbázisban hozzáférhetővé szeretnénk tenni a projekt résztvevők és az érdeklődő szakemberek számára. Ehhez a korábbi tapasztalatok alapján megfelelőnek bizonyult SQL alapokra épülő (MySQL) webes alkalmazást (MissMarble) használjuk kiindulópontként (Zöldföldi et al. 2008). Ezt a mintát már korábbi adatbázis építési programjainkhoz (kerámia: CeraMis, pattintott kőeszköz nyersanyag: Litotéka) is felhasználtuk (Zöldföldi et al. 2010, Biró & Hegedűs 2012). A jelenlegi adatbázis a csiszolt kőeszközök petroarcheológiai (makroszkópos és műszeres) vizsgálatain alapul. Adatforrásaink a makroszkópos, mikroszkópos és nagyműszeres vizsgálatok jegyzőkönyvei, a mérési adatok, a múzeumi leltárkönyvek feldolgozott adatai és a tárgykörben megjelent részben saját kutatási eredményeinkből, másrészt mások által publikált információkból álltak össze. Elképzeléseink szerint a program végére vizsgálati eredményeink egy térinformatikai kapcsolattal rendelkező, a csiszolt kőeszköz nyersanyagok térbeli és időbeli elterjedését reprezentatívan bemutató magyar és angol nyelvű adatbázisban válnak hozzáférhetővé az őskor társadalmi és gazdaságtörténeti kutatásával foglalkozó szakemberek számára
APPRAISAL ON MARITIME BOUNDARY DELIMITATION BY BANGLADESH AND NORWAY
Authors: Islam Md. Zahidul , Islam Md Asraful
Published: May 2022

This study analyses the maritime claims and maritime boundaries of Bangladesh and the Kingdom of Norway (Norway), including mainland Norway, the Svalbard archipelago, and the island of Jan Mayen. The object of this study is to explore the maritime boundary delimitation process followed by Bangladesh and Norway and to find out similarities between both countries in such delimitation. It is qualitative research. In identifying and interpreting data both primary and secondary sources are considered. Primary sources include international treaties, agreements, statutes, case decisions etc. whereas, secondary sources include books, journal articles, and reports of national and international organizations etc. Findings of the study reveal that there is a similarity in the maritime claims of both the countries. Both Bangladesh and Norway claimed straight baselines, 12 nautical mile territorial sea, 24 nautical mile contiguous zone, 200 nautical mile exclusive economic zone and extended continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles. They have also completed maritime boundary settlement with all the neighbours.
Dynamic Fracture Toughness Behaviour of CFRP-Foam-CFRP Sandwich Composite and Particles Filled Hybrid Glass Fiber Cloth, Graphene Nanoplates Coated Glass Fiber Strand Composite Materials under Low Impact Velocity
Authors: Srivastava V. K.
Published: May 2022

The main objective of the present study is to investigate the dynamic fracture toughness behaviors of CFRP-Foam-CFRP sandwich composite of V-notched through -thickness, surface, and un-notched specimens under Izod, and Charpy impact tests.  The sandwich composite structures are made of cross-plied carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) composite faces with polyurethane foam core. CFRP composites are used to combine the upper face and the lower face through the core in stitched sandwich structures. Compressive strength of weight drop impact perforated and un-perforated sandwich composite specimens are measured from a universal testing machine. Also, particles (Al2O3, CNTs, and cement) filled glass fiber cloth and graphene nanoplates coated glass fiber strands reinforced polymer hybrid composite are fabricated for V-notched, un-notched Izod impact and Charpy impact tests. The results show that weight drop impact energy is lower than the Izod impact energy but higher than the Charpy impact energy, whereas the dynamic fracture toughness of Izod impact energy is more than the Charpy and weight drop impact energy due to geometry of impactor and sandwich specimen. However energy and dynamic fracture toughness of Al2O3, CNTs, and Cement filled un-notched hybrid composites higher than the notched hybrid composites under Izod Impact. The dynamic fracture toughness and energy of CNTs filled hybrid composites is higher than the sandwich composites, Al2O3, and Cement filled hybrid composites under Charpy Impact.
Condensación de la humedad del aire: solución a la escasez de agua en regiones de Colombia como La Guajira y San Andrés Isla
Authors: Galindo Torres María Dolores , Gregorio Contreras José , Mendoza Ortiz Alexánder
Published: May 2022

La Escuela Tecnológica Instituto Técnico Central, desde su centro de investigación y con el Grupo de Estudios Ambientales (GEA), se propuso ayudar en una solución al problema de fuentes de agua dulce y potable para ciertas regiones del país donde el régimen de lluvias y las fuentes de agua potable escasean. Por tal razón, se formula el proyecto Prototipo Autosostenible para Obtención de Agua Potable Condesada a Partir de la Humedad del Aire.

A través de la metodología de ingeniería inversa se modificó un aire acondicionado de ventana que funciona con refrigerante R22, con el cual se lograron condesar 37,5 litros de agua en 24 horas de operación, con un consumo de energía eléctrica de 24,13 kW-h, prueba realizada en la ciudad de Bogotá. Con otro equipo en San Andrés isla –de A/C, que funciona con R410a– se obtuvieron 24,84 litros de agua en 15,61 horas, con un consumo de 8,36 kW-h.

Dentro de la investigación también se logró establecer que el agua condensada, por los sistemas de aire acondicionado, se drena al alcantarillado: No se utiliza, puesto que la creencia entre los usuarios es considerarlo como un producto tóxico que afecta la salud. En respuesta a esto, se tomaron muestras a las que se les realizaron pruebas; los resultados mostraron que el agua no es tóxica y se puede potabilizar, utilizándola para consumo humano. Esta otra fuente de agua dulce puede llegar a solucionar, en parte, la escasez en las regiones antes mencionadas.
La eficiencia energética en la industria: una solución efectiva para ahorrar energía
Authors: López Delgado Omar
Published: May 2022

Las empresas del sector industrial colombiano, en conjunto con la academia, tienen el reto de interactuar para conocer, aplicar y obtener los beneficios que trae la aplicación de un modelo para el diagnóstico de eficiencia energética. Los resultados de esta herramienta de medición podrían contribuir con el mejoramiento de las metodologías y procedimientos requeridos en los procesos industriales, para contribuir al aumento en la productividad y optimizar el uso de la energía requerida, para así disminuir el impacto que genera la producción de  un kilovatio en el medio ambiente. Con estos resultados se establecen indicadores energéticos viables como herramientas para la toma de decisiones que impliquen mejoramiento de instalaciones o adquisición de nuevas tecnologías en las que esté implícito el consumo de energía.
Prediction of anxiety, depression and social function among mothers of NICU-hospitalized infants compared to healthy infants’ mothers in Baqiyatallah and Imam Hossein Hospitals
Authors:   Trauma Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Molaei Hamideh , Radfar Shokofeh ,   Behavioral sciences Research Center, Life style institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Radfar Mitra ,   Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Imam Hossein Hospital, Tehran, Iran, Torabi Zahra ,   Islamic Azad University, West Tehran Branch, Radmehr Sara ,   Tehran, Iran
Published: May 2022

The main objective of this research is to predict anxiety, depression and social function of NICU-hospitalized infants’ mothers compared to healthy infants; mothers. The methodology of research is descriptive in type of correlative and causative-comparative. Population included all mothers of NICU-hospitalized infants and healthy infants’ mothers in two Tehran Hospitals from June 2018 to September 2019. The main sample size was randomly selected. Sample size was calculated as 120 at this level based on Cochran’s table. The instruments were Beck’s (1969) anxiety and depression inventories, and Lekomet et al. (2014) social functioning questionnaire (SFQ). Data was analyzed using analysis of variance, multivariate and step-wise regression. The results implied that those NICU-hospitalized infants’ mothers experienced higher levels of depression and anxiety than healthy infants’ mothers. Moreover, formers had lower social functioning than latters. On the other hand, depression and anxiety were suitable predictors of mother’ social functioning and there was a significant relationship between depression and social functioning mediated by mother’s anxiety
Regression model for predicting the severity of acute poisoning cases by estimating PSS in the Emergency Department
Authors:   Emergency Unit Department, Grigore Alexandrescu Emergency Children's Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Enache Cristina D. , Petran Madalina E. ,   "Department of Toxicology, Grigore Alexandrescu Emergency Children's Hospital, Bucharest, Romania Department of Biochemistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania ", Nitescu Gabriela V. ,   Department of Toxicology, Grigore Alexandrescu Emergency Children's Hospital, Bucharest, Romania; Department of Pediatrics, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Ulmeanu Coriolan E. ,   Department of Toxicology, Grigore Alexandrescu Emergency Children's Hospital, Bucharest, Romania; Department of Pediatrics, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Bohaltea Roxana ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Vivisenco Cristina I. ,   Department of Toxicology, Grigore Alexandrescu Emergency Children's Hospital, Bucharest, Romania; Department of Pediatrics, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Stanca Simona ,   Department of Toxicology, Grigore Alexandrescu Emergency Children's Hospital, Bucharest, Romania; Department of Pediatrics, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
Published: May 2022

Acute poisonings represent an emergency pathology that associates an increased risk of unfavorable outcomes or death. The mortality rate can be improved by the fast recognition of its severity, which in turn allows a prompt intervention of the medical team. In the practical approach of the case, a standardized measure of predicting the patient's evolution would be necessary, which could be applied quickly to the patient's bed and easy to calculate and apply irrespective of the evaluator. Currently, for acute poisoning cases, Poisoning Severity Score (PSS) is used, a complex and dependable tool that accurately stages the severity of the case but has the disadvantage of being quantified retrospectively. This study presents the development and validation of a linear regression model that can be applied right in the emergency department (ED) and predicts the severity of the case by estimating PSS with an accuracy of 75%. The proposed model uses ten objective and quantifiable variables representing anamnestic, clinical, and biological parameters evaluated in the early stages of the poisoning. The regression was developed in the study group consisted of 62 pediatric patients diagnosed with severe acute poisoning with cardiotoxic agents complicated by cardiogenic shock.
Relationship between pregnancy and sense of taste
Authors:   private practice, Tehran, Iran, Sadeghi Nima , Farazdaghi Habibeh ,   Department of Radiology, School of Dentistry, Islamic Azade University, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Isfahan, Iran, Parandoosh Parastoo ,   Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Dehghani Parisa ,   private practice Tehran, Iran, Khatibi Mandana ,   private practice Tehran, Iran
Published: May 2022

"Background: The change in taste is common for pregnant women. This study aimed to assess the sense of taste in pregnant women in comparison with non-pregnant women. Methods: A cohort study was conducted on 120 healthy women. The test group (n=60) included pregnant women presenting to a hospital for pregnancy care in their first, second and third trimesters. Control group (n=60) included healthy non-pregnant women presenting to the same center. The groups were matched in terms of age, marital status and oral hygiene. Assessment of sense of taste was done for two groups using sucrose, sodium chloride and citric acid solutions for perception of sweetness, saltiness and sourness. Serial dilutions of sucrose and sodium chloride solutions were prepared in 1.0, 0.1 and 0.01mM concentrations. Serial dilutions of citric acid were prepared in 3.2, 0.32 and 0.032M concentrations. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 17 and chi square test. Results: Forty-four non-pregnant (73.3%) and 26 pregnant (43.3%) women gave wrong answer to 0.01mM sucrose solution and this difference wasn’t statistically significant (p=0.07). One individual in each group (1.7%) gave wrong answer to 0.1 and 1mM concentration of sucrose. This difference wasn’t statistically significant (P=0.9). Wrong answers in the two groups and among the three trimesters weren’t significantly different for sodium chloride and citric acid (P=0.9). The difference among pregnant women in the three trimesters wasn’t significant for any concentration or tested solution (P=0.9). Conclusion: The sweet taste threshold decreases during pregnancy but the perception threshold for saltiness and sourness remains unchanged. "
Spatio-temporal analysis of diabetes in the Iranian military community during the period 2015-2018
Authors:   Health Research Center, Life Style Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Fathalipour Mohammad , Alimohamadi Yousef ,   Pars Advanced and Minimally Invasive Medical Manners Research Center, Pars Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Mirmohammadlou Ali ,   Health Research Center, Life Style Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Sepandi Mojtaba ,   Health Research Center, Life Style Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Health, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Published: May 2022

"Introduction: diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases. Spatio-temporal study of DM has a main in the design of disease prevention programs. The present study aimed to describe the spatio-temporal distribution of diabetic patients in the Iranian military community. Methods: In this ecological study, all registered cases of DM in the Iranian military community (military officers and enrolled conscripts) were considered during the period 2015-2019. Getis-Ord Gi statistics was applied to identify the DM hotspots. Spearman Correlation Coefficient was used to perform trend analysis of the disease. Results: The number of DM incident cases in the military officers and enrolled conscripts was 1135 and 85, respectively. Isfahan (n=153) and Tehran (n=67) for the military officers and Zanjan (n=17) and Kurdistan (n=10) for the enrolled conscripts were the provinces with the highest number of identified DM cases. In the study period, no significant hotspots were detected in the military officers; However, an increasing trend of DM was observed (CC= 0.935, p 0.001). The DM hotspots detected in enrolled conscripts were as follows: 2015 – Qom (95% CI); 2016 – Lorestan, Qazvin, and Guilan (90% CI); 2017 – Ilam, Hamadan, and Markazi (90% CI); and 2018 – Ilam (95% CI), Alborz, Qom, Markazi, Lorestan, Kermanshah (90% CI), and no significant trend was noticed nonetheless (CC=-0.160, p=0.555). Conclusion: It appeared that Northern and North-Western Iran were high-risk areas for DM in the military population and should be considered in designing the diabetes prevention and control program. Moreover, the determination of DM risk factors in the aforementioned areas could play a crucial role in the prevention of the disease. "
Climate change and public health – past, present, future
Authors:   ", Ordeanu Viorel ,   Cantacuzino National Military Medical Institute for Research-Development, Bucharest, Romania Titu Maiorescu University, Bucharest, Romania ", Ionescu Lucia ,   Cantacuzino National Military Medical Institute for Research-Development, Bucharest, Romania
Published: May 2022

"The evolution of the planet's climate is multifactorial influenced and has a dynamic over time. Many scientists have approached this controversial field, and each relies on objective but divergent statistics. Geographers have established that planet Earth is in a period of slight slow cooling, not at the level of the four prehistoric ice ages, but only at the level of the Little Ice Age from the Middle Ages which probably caused the great migration of peoples from Asia to Europe. This slow cooling is only slowed down and may even be partially reversed by anthropogenic activities. The industry produces large amounts of carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels and other greenhouse gases. Animals produce carbon dioxide through respiration and digestion, some also methane. The waste degradation, fires, volcanic eruptions, swamps, and thawing of permafrost release carbon dioxide, methane, and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Climate change exit and has always existed, but there is no scientific evidence for global warming or for climate risks other than those we already know. Public health is already facing danger, directly and indirectly, for multiple reasons, to which „climate change” is added. "
Diagnosis of malignant neoplasms of the skin in servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Authors:   Medical Centre of the Air Force of Ukraine, Vinnytsia, Valeriy Kushnir , Dmytro Lysenko ,   National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya
Published: May 2022

"Objective: Malignant neoplasms of the skin are diagnosed in high-risk groups, among which the military is special. The article is devoted to the analysis of diagnostics, and risk factors for malignant skin tumors in servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) Materials and methods: An analysis of 23 cases of diagnosed malignant neoplasms of the skin in servicemen of AFU for the period 1999-2021. The study included cases in which the diagnosis was confirmed histologically in two laboratories. Clinical, laboratory, and histological data of each case were analyzed, and further analysis took into account the length of military service and the risks of professional activity. Results: Among the 23 cases, the majority - 22 were servicemen, and only 1 case of basal cell carcinoma in a 52-year-old employee. Among other servicemen, the age range was 25-55 years, with a mean age of diagnosis of 42 years. The period of military service at the time of diagnosis was 23.7 years, most cases were melanoma (15 of 23 cases), and in other cases - basal cell carcinoma. Patients were dominated by Air Force personnel (10 out of 23 cases) Conclusion: The prevalence of malignant skin neoplasms in the Armed Forces corresponds to global trends. A group of increased risk of developing malignant skin neoplasms is servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with a long service life (more than 20 years), older than 40 years. However, there is a high probability of developing melanoma of the skin in servicemen of shorter service life, which requires enhanced dermatological supervision in servicemen of any age and service life. "
Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobium Nepotum Phenol Utilization: Characterization and Kinetics
Authors: Qaralleh Haitham , Khleifat Khaled M. , Hajleh Maha N. Abu , Al-Limoun Muhamad O. , Alshawawreh Rawan , Magharbeh Mousa K. , Al-Qaisi Talal Salem , Farah Husni S. , El-Hasan Tayel , Al-Tarawneh Amjad , Aljbour Salah H. , Alqaraleh Moath
Published: May 2022

Phenol is a severe pollutant that harms the environment and, potentially, human health. This study aimed to investigate the biodegradability of phenol by the plant growth-promoting bacterium R. nepotum. That included studying the growth kinetics and the effects of growth conditions such as incubation temperature, pH, and the use of different substrate concentrations. As the primary substrate, six different starting concentrations of phenol were utilized. The ability of these cells to biodegrade phenol was greatly influenced by the culture conditions. After 36 and 96 hours of incubation at pH 7 and a temperature of 28 C, this organism grew the fastest and had the highest phenol biodegradation. The biodegradation rate is much higher at 700 mg/L, the highest of the six concentrations tried. In less than 96 hours of incubation, more than 90% of the phenol (700 mg/L) had been eliminated. The Haldane model has been the most accurate for determining the relationship between the initial concentration of phenol and growth rate. In contrast, the refined Gompertz model provided the most accurate depiction of phenol biodegradation over time. As predicted by the Haldane equation, the highest specific growth rate, half-saturation coefficient, and Haldane's growth kinetics inhibition coefficient are 0.7161 h1, 15.8 parts per million (ppm), and 292 parts per million (ppm), respectively. The equation of Haldane successfully fitted the experimental data by reducing the SSR (sum of squared errors) to 3.8x10 3. According to the results of the analysis by GC-MS for the bacterial culture sample, the hydroxylase enzyme was the first to convert the phenol molecule into catechol. The catechol was subsequently broken down into 2-hydroxymucconic semialdehyde by the 2,3-dioxygenase enzyme, which occurred through the meta-pathway. It is the first study showing that R. nepotum, a plant growth promoter, has high efficiency of phenol. In phenol-stressed conditions, this could help with rhizoremediation and crop yield preservation.
Base-Catalyzed Transesterification vs. Supercritical Methanol Transesterification in the Optimization, Rigorous Model Simulation, and Heat Integration for Biodiesel Production
Authors: Farrag Nessren M. , Gadalla Mamdouh A. , Fouad Mai K.
Published: May 2022

Biodiesel production is worthy of continued study and optimization of production procedures due to its environmentally beneficial attributes and renewable nature. This study aims to investigate the optimum conditions and optimum production unit for the production of biodiesel from waste vegetable oil. Two production processes were considered: one using base-catalyzed transesterification, and the second is non-catalytic transesterification (using methanol at very high temperature and pressure). Through optimizing the process variables that affect the yield and purity of biodiesel, optimal transesterification conditions that produce maximum biodiesel yield were reached. Furthermore, the optimum production process that consumes less heating and cooling energy and has less environmental impact was identified. The surface plot, contour plot, and the Pareto chart were used to represent and relate the influence of the process variables on biodiesel yield. The parameters were correlated with the biodiesel yield using linear regression analysis. HYSYS model was developed for both techniques using the optimum conditions to figure out the optimum reactor dimensions required for the two processes at these conditions. A detailed comparison between the two processes was discussed, including the CO2 emissions for the two processes, the energy required for both, and energy integration to minimize the energy supplied as possible. Finally, economic aspects and cost analysis were also discussed.
Effect of Strategic Management Practices on Organizational Excellence
Authors: Al Humeisat Ethar Khalaf Ibrahim
Published: May 2022

Strategic management is one of the prominent topics widely adopted for research purposes all over the academic society. It was argued that strategic management could encourage the organization to be more goal-oriented. At the same time, other opinions stated that being strategic in the approach means the organization strategically runs and manages its sources, abilities, and the human factor in achieving better performance. Also, many scholars agreed with that idea, arguing that strategic thinking means being more empowered to utilize the right item in the right place to achieve performance excellence. From that idea, the present research sought to investigate the impact of strategic management methods on bringing the company to peak performance. The SM practices used in the present investigation were (Strategic Planning, Strategy Formulation, Strategy Implementation, and Strategic Control). The study's goal was achieved via a quantitative technique; for this purpose, an online questionnaire was posted to Google Forms, and 268 persons from senior management inside Jordanian SMEs answered it. The study's findings revealed that strategic management practices positively affect organizational efforts to achieve excellence. Strategic control is the most significant variable with a correlation of r = 0.806, followed by strategy execution with a correlation of r = 0.584. Other factors (formulation and planning) had a weak to medium link but looked important in bringing the organization to excellence. Based on these findings, the research suggested establishing coherence between the organization's objectives and the strategic plans established to have a successful operational strategy. The report also included further suggestions.
Determining the Rational Dimension of Thoa River to Ensure Drainage during the Crop Period Considering Climate Changes
Authors: Tuan Hoang Ngoc , Hung Nguyen The
Published: May 2022

The major Thoa river is located in Mo-Duc and Duc-Pho districts. It originates from the Ve river to the My-A estuary. Aiming to protect crops of the hollow region of the Thoa river system, many canals and hydraulic works were built for irrigation and drainage, preventing saline intrusion from Bau-Sung to My-A estuary. However, this hollow region is often experienced inundation during the crop period because of heavy rain, especially under climate change conditions, a flood that results from water depression caused by a narrow river, bendy reaches, and strongly tidal influence downstream: My-A estuary. On the other hand, flooding overflow from other places: Ve river, other valleys, waterlogging, concentrates in this region. So, it is very difficult to drainage. In this paper, the authors find the effective schema of the Thoa river system for drainage during the crop period. Then they apply the HEC-RAS model to find out the specific and reasonable dimensions of the cross-section of the major Thoa river to drain during the crop period for protection of the crops of the hollow regions of the Thoa river system under the influence of climate change.
Beeswax Material as Corrosion Inhibitor in a Brake Oil System
Authors: Jawad Akram Jassim , Aljibori Hakim S. Sultan , Obeed Hawraa Hamza , Kadhum Abdul Amir H. , Al-Attar Bourair , Abdulzahra Omar H. , Gaaz Tayser Sumer , Al-Amiery Ahmed A.
Published: May 2022

One of the most important additives used in the braking system is anti-corrosion providing corrosion protection for metals used in braking systems, including cast iron, aluminum, steel, copper, and brass. Beeswax is a biocorrosion inhibitor in braking systems tested. It is cheap, environmental-friendly, a source of nature, and a secondary product in the life of bees. The additive was added in several concentrations of weight percent (wt%), and the method of weight loss was used to study the effect of beeswax as a corrosion inhibitor. The result is an enhancement in corrosion resistance with beeswax content increasing. Many tests, such as an atomic force microscope (AFM), were used to observe the aluminum surface's topography. The result shows a decrease in surface roughness with beeswax additives. Besides, a rheometer and tensiometer were used to study the flow behavior of brake oil/beeswax at different shear rates and shear stresses. It shows a dramatic drop in viscosity as its concentration increases. Beeswax can be considered an environmentally friendly additive and has exhibited a good corrosion inhibitor even in severe acidic environments. The result showed that the brake oil/beeswax fluid offers excellent corrosion protection for metal components and lubricating properties that reduce wear.
Validity and Reliability of Integrated Digital-Based Jump Power Meter Test Instrument for Measuring Limb Muscle Power
Authors: Haryono Sri , Sugiyanto  , Kristiyanto Agus , Suryana Risa
Published: May 2022

Exercise evaluations and measurements are critical. Tests to measure leg muscle power have generated subpar results, prompting the development of an integrated digital-based jump power meter (JPM) instrument. Before using this method, it must be field-tested. The goal of this study was to assess the validity and reliability of the JPM test-retest procedure. The descriptive quantitative research method was used, while data was collected based on the test method. Volleyball players aged 17-20 with weights ranging from 50 kg to 75 kg and heights ranging from 160 cm to 177 cm took part in the study. Pearson's product-moment analysis was used to test the validity of the data, while Cronbach's alpha analysis was used to test the reliability. Each of the male and female players' validity and reliability test results showed a coefficient value greater than 0.9. Based on these findings, the JPM test instrument has nearly perfect validity and reliability. Therefore, the creation of the JPM can facilitate the activities of testing, measuring, and evaluating sports for athletes and coaches, resulting in improved athlete performance.
Influence of Sulfur Ratio to Accelerator on the Crosslink Density, Mechanical, Dynamic, and Damping Properties of Unfilled Natural Rubber Vulcanizate
Authors: Cifriadi Adi , Sugita Purwantiningsih , Kemala Tetty , Nikmatin Siti
Published: May 2022

Natural rubber (NR) is a biopolymer with low vibration damping capacity. NR requires modification of its viscoelastic properties through crosslink in NR vulcanizates molecular chains as vibration damping. This study is the first to report a correlation between crosslink density and dynamic shear properties of NR vulcanizates, including hysteresis loop area, shear stiffness, equivalent damping ratio, and effective shear modulus. This correlation is necessary to develop NR vulcanizates properties appropriate to the vibration isolator product requirement. This research also reveals the rubber compound formulation technique to achieve the optimum value of the viscoelasticity and damping properties of NR vulcanizates by setting the crosslink density. In addition, this research investigates the influence of sulfur ratio to MBTS accelerator on the crosslink density, mechanical, dynamic, and vibration damping properties of unfilled NR vulcanizates. The crosslink density of unfilled NR vulcanizates is determined by the Mooney-Rivlin method. At the same time, the dynamic properties and vibration damping were evaluated by testing the dynamic shear properties. Testing results showed that the increment of sulfur to MBTS accelerator ratio increased crosslink density value. The highest crosslink density was measured at a 7.16 x 10-5 mol/cm3 obtained by NR vulcanizates containing sulfur to MBTS accelerator ratio at 2.15. This ratio also produced optimum value for mechanical properties (tear and tensile strength), elastic properties (compression set, LUPKE rebound resilience, and elastic modulus), and the highest effective shear modulus value. The value of tear strength, tensile strength, compression set, LUPKE rebound resilience, elastic modulus, and an effective shear modulus were 28.5 N/mm; 25.2 MPa; 3.65%; 79; 3.89 MPa, and 0.169 MPa. The optimum value of vibration damping was obtained at 1.39% of an equivalent damping ratio produced by NR vulcanizates containing sulfur to MBTS accelerator ratio at 0.14.
The Effect of Moringa Leaf Extract on Malondialdehyde Levels in Male Wistar Rats
Authors: Prasetio Diki Bima , Setyaningsih Yuliani , Suhartono  , Suroto
Published: May 2022

Excessive physical activity will result in body fatigue. This causes oxidative stress that occurs due to an imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants which can then cause damage characterized by MDA. Moringa leaf extract is an antioxidant from outside the body that is useful in reducing fatigue. This study aimed to decrease MDA levels in male Wistar rats by Moringa leaf extract. We gave swimming exercises to tire the mice. It will increase the levels of MDA in their blood. Fatigue can be characterized by a variety of biological signs. The difference in our research lies in the biological marker used as an indicator of fatigue, namely MDA levels. The sample used in this study consisted of 4 groups to be given treatment, with each group consisting of 5 rats. MDA levels were tested using the competitive ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) method. One-way ANOVA test was used to find out where the difference was, with 95% correct confidence for this test, and if p < 0.05, a significant difference was obtained. The lowest mean MDA levels were in the treatment of Moringa extract at 300 mg/kg in the pre-test, the first week, and the second week, 1.82 ± 0.20, 1.24 ± 0.03, and 0.86 ± 0.12, respectively. The results of the one-way ANOVA test in this study showed differences in each treatment group with p= 0.000. The results of the examination of MDA levels at each treatment time showed a difference between before the treatment, the first week, and the second week.
Solutions for Improving Human Resource Management at Commercial Banks Based on the Digital Economy
Authors: Chung Hoang Thi Thanh , Le Hoang Truong , Tam Phan Thanh
Published: May 2022

Vietnam's banking system has undergone many historical development stages. The development stages all pose requirements for the respective human resource requirements. Over the past time and now, commercial banks have developed characteristics such as: being a key component in the financial system; speedy growth in scale; products in the infancy stage have not high technology content; competitiveness and asset quality are not high. The issue of human resource management is of particular importance to an organization. No organization's activities can be practical without human resource management. Human resource management is the cause of success or failure in business activities. The fundamental goal of any organization is to effectively use human resources to achieve the organization's goals, including Vietnamese commercial banks, especially in the current context of competition and international integration. The authors tested descriptive statistics from 200 persons working for many commercial banks in Vietnam. The results showed that the current situation of human resource management at commercial banks is at a lower level. Thus, it is necessary to have studied and propose solutions to improve human resource management at commercial banks.