bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Finding MRI features to obviate the need of repeat spinal biopsies in clinically suspected persistent or recurrent spinal osteomyelitis
Authors: Barreto Stephany , Sharma Salil , Cheraya Gaurav , Swarnkar Amar , Ogden Kent , Mangla Rajiv
Published: May 2023

Introduction

The aim of this study was to determine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features that could help differen­tiate the bone destruction due to persistent/recurrent spine infection from worsening bone destruction due to mechanical factors, which could help obviate the need for repeat spine biopsy.

Material and methods

A retrospective study was performed on selected subjects who were more than 18 years of age, were diagnosed with infectious spondylodiscitis, underwent at least 2 spinal interventions for the diagnosis at the same level, and had MRI prior to each image-guided intervention. Both MRI studies were analysed for vertebral body changes, paravertebral collections, epidural thickening and collections, bone marrow signal changes, loss of vertebral body height, abnormal signal in intervertebral disc, and loss of disc height.

Results

We observed that worsening of changes in paravertebral and epidural soft tissue were statistically more significant predictors of recurrent/persistent spine infection (p < 0.05). However, worsening destruction of vertebral body and intervertebral disc, abnormal vertebral marrow signal changes, and abnormal signal in intervertebral disc did not necessarily indicate worsening infection or recurrence.

Conclusions

In patients of infectious spondylitis with suspected recurrence, the most common and pronounced MRI findings of worsening osseous changes can be deceiving and can result in negative repeat spinal biopsy. Changes in paraspinal and epidural soft tissues are more helpful in identifying the cause of worsening bone destruction. Correlation with clinical examination, inflammatory markers, and observing soft tissue changes on follow-up MRI is a more reliable way to identify patients who may benefit from repeat spine biopsy.
Exploring the relationship between adiponectin and reproductive transition among diabetic and non-diabetic women
Authors: Bhaktha Geetha , Shantaram Manjula , Pujari Shivakumar , Nayak B. Shivananda , R. Revathy
Published: May 2023

Introduction and Aim: The reproductive aging and the menopausal transition is a period of life in females which is well associated with several changes in the adipose tissue and the hormones. Little is known about the circulating levels of adiponectin and the status of the reproductive age. The aim of the study was to understand whether these transition changes affect the levels of adiponectin in the blood and the BMI.

 

Materials and Methods: This was a cross sectional study with 73 diabetic females matched with 106 nondiabetic females. The subjects were between the age of 30-60 years. Serum adiponectin levels were estimated using precoated ELISA technique and BMI was calculated.

 

Results: The study subjects showed age matched distribution. BMI showed significant difference between normal and diabetic subjects but failed to hold the significant difference when grouped based on their reproductive transition. Adiponectin failed to show any significant difference between diabetic and normal subjects, but adiponectin levels differed well with the reproductive group in diabetics only (p=0.008) and in normal subjects the difference was not statistically significant (p=0.07).

 

Conclusion: This study does not hold up changes in BMI because of a transition in reproductive age and this causes a change in levels of adiponectin. However, the effect of diabetes on adiponectin level seems to be valid. The variation in the level of adiponectin is because of diabetes in the menopause state.  Further the adiponectin and BMI did not show any significant difference between the age groups which shows that age is not a contributing factor for changes in BMI and levels of adiponectin.
El tiempo de trabajo de la gente del mar. La problemática de su control
Authors: García Gutiérrez María Luisa
Published: May 2023

La importancia del control del tiempo de trabajo de la gente del mar deriva, tanto de la valoración de las normas reguladoras del mismo como normas protectoras de la salud de los trabajadores, como de la propia funcionalidad de las mismas de garantía de la seguridad del tráfico marítimo. Son otros, sin embargo, los condicionantes preponderantes en la determinación del régimen jurídico aplicable, frecuentemente de «conveniencias» económicas, fiscales e, incluso, laborales. Estas dificultades se extienden también a la propia atribución y ejercicio de las competencias de control por las autoridades nacionales.
En el presente comentario nos proponemos hacer un análisis de la normativa sobre jornada de trabajo aplicable a los buques que accedan a puertos españoles y los problemas que la misma plantea en cuanto a su control.
La confianza en las organizaciones: retos para la gestión de recursos humanos
Authors: Martínez-Tur Vicente Antonio
Published: May 2023

Este trabajo ha sido seleccionado y ha obtenido el 1.er Premio Estudios Financieros 2003 en la Modalidad de Recursos Humanos.
En los últimos años se ha hecho patente una paradoja difícil de resolver. Por una parte, la confianza general de los ciudadanos en las organizaciones e instituciones, así como en sus responsables, no hace más que disminuir. Pero, por otra parte, la confianza se está convirtiendo en una exigencia ineludible, al menos para las organizaciones que se enfrentan a ambientes dinámicos. Este trabajo aborda el análisis de la confianza en las organizaciones con la intención de extraer las principales implicaciones para la gestión de recursos humanos. Para ello, se define la confianza y sus tipos y niveles; se analizan en detalle las bases que subyacen en su formación, así como el proceso dinámico capaz de incrementar, transformar y erosionar la confianza en las organizaciones; se describen las consecuencias de la confianza para las conductas de cooperación, la gestión del conocimiento, el trabajo en equipo y las relaciones inter-organizacionales; y se plantean las implicaciones prácticas para la gestión de recursos humanos.
Analitinės viešųjų šaltinių apžvalgos metodika
Authors:   Lietuvos nacionalinė Martyno Mažvydo biblioteka, Brazinskaitė Aušra , Bubnys Andrius , Kėvišas Magnus Tomas , Nedzveckienė Violeta
Published: May 2023

Šioje į parlamentą orientuotos analitinės viešųjų šaltinių apžvalgos metodikoje išryškinama žanro specifika atribojant tokias apžvalgas nuo kitų, susijusių, tačiau netapačių žanrų. Apibrėžiami tokiam darbui keliami reikalavimai. Detalizuojamos rengimo procedūros. Metodika papildoma Nacionalinės bibliotekos Informacijos politikos ir analitikos skyriaus produkcijos žanrų suvestine, analitinės apžvalgos kokybės kriterijų sąrašu, maketo šablonu ir trimis pavyzdžiais.
Descompactando as memórias do Museu da Computação da UFRJ: sobre o podcast Memórias.zip
Authors: De Oliveira Cardoso Marcia , Macedo Costa Dantas Regina Maria , Faria da Costa Rodrigues Ana Lucia
Published: May 2023

No início de 2020, devido à pandemia de Covid-19, a Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro suspendeu as atividades não essenciais em sala de aula, incluindo visitas a espaços museológicos universitários. Esta suspensão necessária paralisou também as atividades em desenvolvimento no Museu da Computação da universidade.  Em busca de um novo nicho de atuação para o Museu, para que ele não fosse esquecido, a equipe envolvida na sua criação iniciou o desenvolvimento do seu ambiente virtual. No movimento de ocupação do Museu através dos espaços virtuais, foram definidas algumas ações: a construção de um sítio eletrônico para disponibilizar dados sobre seu acervo; a criação de um tour virtual em 3D que permite ao visitante entrar no Museu e explorar algumas de suas peças; a elaboração de histórias e curiosidades sobre os objetos exibidos no museu para publicação em um podcast. No momento em que o programa de pós-graduação de História das Ciências e das Técnicas e Epistemologia celebra o centenário da Semana de 1922, este trabalho celebra a possibilidade de contar parte da história da computação brasileira, dessa semente chamada Brasil, de forma diferente, para além dos relatórios técnicos. Neste artigo registramos os primeiros passos para a criação do podcast “Memórias.zip”, uma tarefa diferente da escrita de artigos técnicos. Acreditamos que o presente artigo possa incentivar diferentes formas de registros de memórias para outras instituições.
Toward effective communication of agrometeorological services
Authors: Cegnar Tanja , Boogaard Hendrik , Finkele Klara , Lalic Branislava , Raymond Joanna , Lifka Saskia , Schultz David M. , Tarchiani Vieri
Published: May 2023

Abstract. Agrometeorological services are a subset of climate services targeted to support farmers' tactical and strategic decisions, with the potential to support farmers' capacity to cope with climate variability and change, as well as strengthen their resilience toward climatic risks. However, the effectiveness of such services is often limited by inadequate and unsuitable means of communication with farmers. Therefore, in recent years, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and partners have focussed their efforts on improving communication through these services. At the European Meteorological Society (EMS) Annual Meeting in September 2022,
a workshop on effective communication of agrometeorological services was
held as a hybrid side event, with the aim of answering the question: “How
can we deliver efficient and effective agrometeorological services”? The
workshop was a joint endeavour of Met Éireann, the International Society
of Biometeorology, the EMS Media and Communication Committee, the Slovenian
Environment Agency, the Slovenian Meteorological Society, and the S. W. Tromp Foundation. The aim of this workshop was to advance better
communication of services to the agriculture sector as a basis for promoting
adaptive strategies for weather and climate change, which would enable
sufficient food production at present and in the future. The workshop also
provided an opportunity for transdisciplinary discussions between national
meteorological and hydrological services, universities, research institutes,
private companies, and the WMO. The topics discussed at the workshop
included learning about exemplar agrometeorological services at various
national hydrometeorological services, strengthening communication of
agrometeorological services to end-users, improving data and information
sharing, and educating end-users. The workshop resulted in a list of
recommendations for the future.
High metabolism and periodic hypoxia associated with drifting macrophyte detritus in the shallow subtidal Baltic Sea
Authors: Attard Karl M. , Lyssenko Anna , Rodil Iván F.
Published: May 2023

Abstract. Macrophytes form highly productive habitats that export a substantial proportion of their primary production as particulate organic matter. As the
detritus drifts with currents and accumulates in seafloor depressions, it constitutes organic enrichment and can deteriorate O2 conditions
on the seafloor. In this study, we investigate the O2 dynamics and macrobenthic biodiversity associated with a shallow
∼ 2300 m2 macrophyte detritus field in the northern Baltic Sea. The detritus, primarily Fucus vesiculosus fragments, had
a biomass of ∼ 1700 g dry weight m−2, approximately 1.5 times larger than nearby intact F. vesiculosus canopies. A
vertical array of O2 sensors placed within the detritus documented that hypoxia ([O2] < 63 µmol L−1) occurred
for 23 % of the time and terminated at the onset of wave-driven hydrodynamic mixing. Measurements in five other habitats nearby, spanning bare
sediments, seagrass, and macroalgae, indicate that hypoxic conditions were unique to detritus canopies. Fast-response O2 sensors placed
above the detritus documented pulses of hypoxic waters originating from within the canopy. These pulses triggered a rapid short-term
(∼ 5 min) deterioration of O2 conditions within the water column. Eddy covariance measurements of O2 fluxes
indicated high metabolic rates, with daily photosynthetic production offsetting up to 81 % of the respiratory demands of the detritus canopy,
prolonging its persistence within the coastal zone. The detritus site had a low abundance of crustaceans, bivalves, and polychaetes when compared to
other habitats nearby, likely because their low O2 tolerance thresholds were often exceeded.
Atlantic circulation changes across a stadial–interstadial transition
Authors: Waelbroeck Claire , Tjiputra Jerry , Guo Chuncheng , Nisancioglu Kerim H. , Jansen Eystein , Vázquez Riveiros Natalia , Toucanne Samuel , Eynaud Frédérique , Rossignol Linda , Dewilde Fabien , Marchès Elodie , Lebreiro Susana , Nave Silvia
Published: May 2023

Abstract. We combine consistently dated benthic carbon isotopic records distributed over the entire Atlantic Ocean with numerical simulations performed by a glacial configuration of the Norwegian Earth System Model with active ocean biogeochemistry in order to interpret the observed Cibicides δ13C changes at the stadial–interstadial transition corresponding to the end of Heinrich Stadial 4 (HS4) in terms of ocean circulation and remineralization changes. We show that the marked increase in Cibicides δ13C observed at the end of HS4 between
∼2000 and 4200 m in the Atlantic can be explained by changes
in nutrient concentrations as simulated by the model in response to the
halting of freshwater input in the high-latitude glacial North Atlantic. Our model results show that this Cibicides δ13C signal is associated with changes in the ratio of southern-sourced (SSW) versus northern-sourced (NSW) water masses at the core sites, whereby SSW is replaced by NSW as a consequence of the resumption of deep-water formation in the northern North Atlantic and Nordic Seas after the freshwater input is halted. Our results further suggest that the contribution of ocean circulation changes to this signal increases from ∼40 % at 2000 m to ∼80 % at 4000 m. Below ∼4200 m, the model shows little ocean circulation change but an increase in remineralization across the transition marking the end of HS4. The simulated lower remineralization during stadials compared to during interstadials is particularly pronounced in deep subantarctic sites, in agreement with the decrease in the export production of carbon to the deep Southern Ocean during stadials found in previous studies.
CMEMS-LSCE: A global 0.25-degree, monthly reconstruction of the surface ocean carbonate system
Authors: Chau Thi-Tuyet-Trang , Gehlen Marion , Metzl Nicolas , Chevallier Frédéric
Published: May 2023

Abstract. Observation-based data reconstructions of global surface ocean carbonate system variables play an essential role in monitoring the recent status of ocean carbon uptake and ocean acidification as well as their impacts on marine organisms and ecosystems. So far ongoing efforts are directed towards exploring new approaches to describe the complete marine carbonate system and to better recover its fine-scale features. In this respect, our research activities within the Copernicus Marine Environment Monitoring Service (CMEMS) aim at developing a sustainable production chain of observation-derived global ocean carbonate system datasets at high space-time resolution. As the start of the long-term objective, this study introduces a new global 0.25° monthly reconstruction, namely CMEMS-LSCE, for the period 1985–2021. The CMEMS-LSCE reconstruction derives datasets of six carbonate system variables including surface ocean partial pressure of CO2 (pCO2), total alkalinity (AT), total dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC), surface ocean pH, and saturation states with respect to aragonite (Ωar) and calcite (Ωca). Reconstructing pCO2 relies on an ensemble of neural network models mapping gridded observation-based data provided by the Surface Ocean CO2 ATlas (SOCAT). Surface ocean AT is estimated with a multiple linear regression approach, and the remaining carbonate variables are resolved by CO2 system speciation given the reconstructed pCO2 and AT. 1σ-uncertainty associated with these estimates is also provided. Here, σ stands for either ensemble standard deviation of pCO2 estimates or total uncertainty for each of the five other variables propagated through the processing chain with input data uncertainty. We demonstrate that the 0.25°-resolution pCO2 product outperforms a coarser spatial resolution (1°) thanks to a higher data coverage nearshore and a better description of horizontal and temporal variations in pCO2 across diverse ocean basins, particularly in the coastal-open-ocean continuum. Product qualification with observation-based data confirms reliable reconstructions with root-of-mean–square–deviation from observations less than 8 %, 4 %, and 1 % relative to the global mean of pCO2, AT (DIC), and pH. The global average 1σ-uncertainty is below 5 % and 8 % for pCO2 and Ωar (Ωca), 2 % for AT and DIC, and 0.4 % for pH relative to their global mean values. Both model-observation misfit and model uncertainty indicate that coastal data reproduction still needs further improvement, wherein high temporal and horizontal gradients of carbonate variables and representative uncertainty from data sampling would be taken into account in priority. This study also presents a potential use case of the CMEMS-LSCE carbonate data product in tracking the recent state of ocean acidification.
Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self-Examination among Females attending a Breast Cancer Screening Camp
Authors: Misra Shobha
Published: May 2023

Breast Cancer (BC) is the most commonly
detected cancer among women in the large
[1] mainstream (140 of 184) of countries worldwide. A
recent study of breast cancer risk in India revealed
that one in 28 women develop breast cancer during
their lifetime. This is higher in urban areas, where
one in 22 women develops breast cancer in a lifetime
as compared to rural areas where this risk is
[2]
relatively much lower at one in 60. Breast selfexamination (BSE) is a useful screening tool to
empower women and raise awareness about their
breast tissues and help detect any breast
abnormalities when they occur. On a very special
occasion of Mother's Day,a non- profit marketing
organization (trust) conducted BC screening camps
at more than 110 different hospitals across the
district studied. The objectives were;early detection
of breast cancer sign/and symptoms through
primary check-up and;to create awareness in women
about BSE. The hospital where the study was
conducted got an opportunity to be involved in this
mass screening program.
Competencies of Indian Medical Graduates in delivering Effective Tuberculosis care: A mixed method study among doctors at Chennai, India
Authors: Sucharitha Sree Tirukkovalluri Sucharitha , Manoharan Aravind Manoharan , Suganya Ezhilarasan Suganya , Balaji ,  Sivaram Mahendran
Published: May 2023

Introduction: In spite of the various advances in the Tuberculosis (TB) management system in our country,
we are still struggling to achieve the End TB strategy. Addressing the health provider difficulties in TB care
will definitely be potential tool to control TB. Objective: To assess the competency, challenges and solutions
of Indian medical graduates to provide effective Tuberculosis care. Method: It is a mixed methodological
study conducted among the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) graduates practising in
various parts of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The competency of the Indian medical graduates in delivering
TB care was assessed using a content validated e-survey questionnaire disseminated through social media
affinity groups and free listing;pile sorting and in-depth interview was done in the qualitative part.
Results:The proportion of participants having good, fair and poor competency in providing effective
TB care was 35%,19% and 46%, respectively. Various challenges in attaining good competency were
enlisted by the participants through free listing, a smaller number of TB patients in private medical college
has attained the highest Smith S value followed by other eleven challenges. Based on the pile sorting and indepth interview various solutions have been suggested, with most of them emphasizing on compulsory
TB chest clinic posting followed by others measures. Conclusion: The major reason identified in difficulties
in delivering TB care was inadequate exposure in managing TB patients, incomplete knowledge on
notification,referral and followup system. These lacunae can be overturned by compulsory posting in
TB clinics during internship period, provision of required personal protective equipment (PPE) for doctors
and patients in TB wards and outpatient department, mandatory teaching on updates of TB management.
Relevance of Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) for Procurement of Equipments in a Government Medical College and Hospital in North-East India
Authors: Nag Paulami , Dutta Samarpita , Saha Goutam , Das Arindam
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Continuous procurement of various equipments in the hospitals is essential to keep up
with global progress of healthcare services. In public sectors, procurement process largely depends on
budget sanctions and also by a number of formal procedures and rules which leads to delayed procurement.
With this prevalent scenario, the present study was carried out to evaluate the procurement of two major
equipments in an apex tertiary care institute using Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT).
Objective: This study was done to evaluate the procurement of two major equipments using PERT in a
tertiary care institute. Method: This study was conducted using Operational Research technique in an apex
tertiary care institute i.e., medical college and hospital, in one of the North Eastern states of India. All the
procurements related to equipments in that teaching hospital initiated in the financial year 2021 were
listed. Out of them, two procurement files were selected by simple random sampling; procurement of
Operating Table and Bio Safety cabinet Level – III. Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) was
applied to calculate the possible reduction in time in the whole procurement process. Results: The present
study showed that procurement of Operating table took 185 days where minimum 8 days could have been
saved and procurement of Bio-Safety cabinet Level-III was completed by 702 days where minimum 196 days
could have been saved. Conclusion: Application of PERT in this procurement evaluation process can play
significant role by calculating critical path and predicting the possible delay.
First aid with color atlas for the use of intestinal ultrasound for inflammatory bowel disease in daily clinical practice
Authors: Miyoshi Jun , Morikubo Hiromu , Yonezawa Hiromi , Mori Hideaki , Hisamatsu Tadakazu
Published: May 2023

Intestinal ultrasound (IUS) is a promising modality for the management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and has the potential to particularly contribute in monitoring disease activity, an advantage crucial for optimizing the therapeutic strategy. While many IBD physicians appreciate and are interested in the use of IUS for IBD, currently only a limited number of facilities can employ this examination in daily clinical practice. A lack of guidance is one of the major barriers to introducing this procedure. Standardized protocols and assessment criteria are needed such that IUS for IBD can be considered a feasible, reliable examination in clinical practice, and multicenter clinical studies can be conducted for further clinical evidence of the application of IUS in IBD for best patient care. In this article, we provide an overview of how to start IUS for IBD and introduce basic procedures. Furthermore, IUS images from our practice are provided as a color atlas for understanding sonographic findings and scoring systems. We anticipate this “first aid” article will be helpful to promote IUS for IBD in daily practice.
Hypothyroidism, skin changes, and methods of skin care
Authors:   Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lodz, Dołasińska Zuzanna Ewa
Published: May 2023

Hypothyroidism mainly affects adults. The improper functioning of the thyroid gland results in hormone deficiency, and the slowdown of the metabolism of the whole body and skin changes. The study aimed to present, based on a literature review, skin symptoms occurring in hypothyroidism and substances that can reduce the adverse effects of thyroid hormone deficiency, and support skin care. The cosmetics rich in moisturizing ingredients, antioxidants, keratolytic, and immunomodulating substances are recommended to strengthen the skin barrier.
Active substances of natural origin with photoprotective effects
Authors:   Śląska Wyższa Szkoła Medyczna w Katowicach, Durok Anna , Klasik-Ciszewska Sylwia ,   Śląska Wyższa Szkoła Medyczna w Katowicach, Rogalska Marta ,   Śląska Wyższa Szkoła Medyczna w Katowicach
Published: May 2023

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is harmful to the human body as it generates free radicals, accelerates the skin aging process, causes discoloration and leads to the cancer development. Year-round protection against these harmful actions is very important. In modern photoprotective cosmetics, there are both mineral and chemical filters. However, natural filters deserve more attention, as they are common ingredients in cosmetic products. The aim of the article was to present selected active substances of natural origin with sunscreen properties. Skin pigmentation, types of photoprotective ingredients and selected natural substances were characterized.
THE IMPACT OF THE DIGITAL ECONOMY ON MANAGEMENT PROCESSES
Authors: Yerdavletova F. , Zhunissova G. , Zhadigerova O. Zh.
Published: May 2023

Purpose of the researchis to study changes in management processes under the influence of the digital economy in order to effectively carry out the digital transformation of a company and adapt management to new conditions.Methodology. The methodology and research methodology is based on the use of a monographic method of studying literature and sources, systemic and comparative analysis using observations and analysis of statistical materials.The theory was developed and validated using scientific evidence derived from the data following a literature analysis.Originality / value of the research.The article analyzes the literature on this topic, which showed that the problem is poorly researched. A diagram of the interaction of the digital economy and management processes was built, which made it possible to identify the composition of changes in the management of the company. The content of the transforming impact of the digital economy on the enterprise is highlighted, for which a scheme of the impact of the digital economy on the management of the company is proposed. Analysis of the digital transformation of business in the largest Kazakhstani telecommunications company Kazakhtelecom revealed changes that should be made in the field of personnel management, the formation of corporate culture, the system of working with clients and the organizational structure of management. Particular attention is paid to the digitalization of the company's business processes, on which the digital model of the company depends, which determines the design of the entire company management system.Findings. The results obtained: some provisions on the methodology of the influence of the digital economy on management processes were systematized and developed, an analysis of the digital transformation of business and management of the Kazakhtelecom telecommunications company was carried out, from which recommendations for adapting management processes to digital changes follow.
MODERN FASHION INDUSTRY: TRENDS AND PROSPECTS FOR KAZAKHSTAN
Authors: Yepanchintseva S. E. , Ashimova Zh. R. , Sakhanova G. B.
Published: May 2023

Purpose of the study is to identify the features and trends of the modern fashion industry and determine promising areas for further development and activation of the Kazakhstani fashion industry.Methodology. The study is based on the methods of system analysis, dialectic-logical approach, analysis of statistical data, review of scientific and journalistic literature and expert interviewing.Originality / value of the study. The authors of the article identified topical issues in the development of the fashion industry in Kazakhstan, taking into account global trends in the development of this industry and opportunities for further development of the fashion sector in the country. The recommendations proposed by the authors are of practical interest and will give impetus to further scientific analysis in this area.Results of the study. The authors of the article analyzed the statistical data on the development of the clothing industry in Kazakhstan for five years. It is concluded that the fashion industry in Kazakhstan is developing at a slow pace, despite the existing opportunities and great potential. The most important features and trends of the global fashion industry, such as globalization of resources, creation of strategic partnerships and alliances, strengthening of the influence of transnational corporations, growth of knowledge intensity, predominant focus on the budget price segment, and rapid increase in the digitalization of the industry, have been identified and analyzed. Based on the results of the analysis, promising directions for the development of the Kazakhstani fashion industry were substantiated – creation of strategic partnerships and alliances, active promotion of national brands, as well as co-branding, targeting, and increased digitalization of the industry.
Big Five Personality Traits and Willingness to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Authors: Weikl Amelie Theresa , Kaetzke Stella Malina , Züger Anna , Grinschgl Sandra
Published: May 2023

COVID-19 vaccinations are an effective countermeasure for the pandemic if a high proportion of the population is vaccinated (Lau, 2021). To reach those who do not want to be vaccinated, the investigation of their characteristics is of high importance. In the present study (N = 467), we examined COVID-19 vaccine accepting and hesitant individuals for possible differences in their Big Five personality traits and sub-facets. Vaccine accepting individuals were more agreeable than hesitant individuals. Furthermore, accepting individuals showed higher levels of altruism (a sub-facet of agreeableness) and lower levels of depression (a sub-facet of neuroticism) than hesitant individuals. No other differences were observed. Our study and previous literature suggest that personality does not impact, or only weakly impacts, the willingness to get vaccinated against COVID-19. We discuss other factors that might determine vaccine hesitancy.
Reinterpretação do pensamento educativo
Authors: Guerra Maria das Graças Gonçalves Vieira , Prestes Emilia Maria da Trindade , Gomes Cláudia Suely Ferreira
Published: May 2023

Pós-Doutora pela Universidade do Porto - Portugal, sob supervisão da Professora Catedrática Carlinda Leite (2019), Doutora em Educação (UFPB-2007), Mestre em Administração (UFPB-2003), Bacharel em Ciências Contábeis (UFPB-2000) e Licenciada em Pedagogia (UNIGRAN-EaD-2012). Atualmente é Professora Associada IV do Centro de Educação da Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Professora dos quadros permanentes dos Programas de Pós-Graduação em Educação (PPGE) e em Políticas Públicas, Gestão e Avaliação da Educação Superior (PPGAES) da UFPB. Atualmente, é Bolsista de Produtividade em Pesquisa do CNPq - Nível 2. Foi membro da Comissão de área da CAPES - Educação (quadrienal 2017-2020). Integrou a Comissão de Avaliação de Propostas de Cursos Novos (APCN), Área de Educação-2019, na CAPES, em Brasília/DF. Participou, como membro da comissão do Prêmio Teses/Educação da CAPES, nos anos 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 e 2022. É filiada à Associação Nacional de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa em Educação (ANPED). É Avaliadora Ad doc de Cursos Superiores na Área de Ciências Contábeis, Gestão Comercial e Pedagogia (BASis/INEP/MEC). 2ª Inventora de Patente - Modelo de Utilidade, depositada junto ao INPI, em 15/08/2019, intitulada "Uso de Análise SWOT e do Ciclo PDCA para avaliação de cursos de graduação", status "Publicado o Depósito de Pedido Nacional de Patente", na RPI de 11/05/2021. Líder do Grupo de Pesquisa em Avaliação da Educação Superior- GAES-CNPq - link: dgp.cnpq.br/dgp/espelhogrupo/1080563594434239, que abarca investigações do campo na área de avaliação da educação superior, perpassado pelas políticas públicas, gestão e práticas educativas e participa da comunidade de prática de investigação - Currículo, Avaliação, Formação e Tecnologias educativas (CAFTe) - do Centro de Investigação e Intervenção Educativas da Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade do Porto (Portugal), sob a liderança da Professora Dra. Carlinda Leite, desde 2018 - link: https://www.fpce.up.pt/cafte/index.html. Link do CL: http://lattes.cnpq.br/7195833831322050
A reconstituição do processo histórico do Novo Ensino Médio no estado do Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Gawryszewski Bruno , Pereira Natália Silva
Published: May 2023

O artigo tem como objetivo analisar os processos de formulação e implementação do Novo Ensino Médio, particularizando o caso do estado do Rio de Janeiro. Trata-se de um processo de disputa pela direção e concepção de um projeto de formação escolar travado entre vários sujeitos. Foi realizado um levantamento dos principais instrumentos normativos que sustentam o Novo Ensino Médio, bem como a reconstituição histórica em âmbito federal do confronto pelo protagonismo dessa política educacional. Posteriormente, foi exposta um recorte da trajetória mais recente da rede estadual de educação do Rio de Janeiro, em que foi constatado que já havia ações que muito se aproximavam da perspectiva formativa do atual ensino médio. Nas seções adiante, o texto se deteve em trazer pormenorizadamente o processo específico do estado do Rio de Janeiro, tanto o momento de formulação das bases que consolidaram o Novo Ensino Médio quanto a implementação nas escolas em 2022. Conclui-se que foi um processo de pouca participação da comunidade escolar como um todo e que oferta uma matriz curricular que esvazia de conhecimentos científicos a formação da juventude da classe trabalhadora.
APPLICATION OF MOLYBDENUM-BASED BIOSENSORS IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF DISEASES
Authors: Abu M.B. , Imamussenova A.А. , Kudreyeva L.K. , Zhumasheva N.Zh. , Sarsenbayeva A.M. , Kedelbayeva K.M.
Published: May 2023

Molybdenum transition metal compounds and nanoparticles have attracted much attention due to their unique physicochemical properties, multifunctional properties, and increased technological applications. This literature review reviewed the work of molybdenum compound biosensors based on research conducted over the past five years. Biosensors are analytical devices that combine a biological component and a physico-chemical component to produce a measured signal. In the course of the literature review, it was found that molybdenum-based biosensors were used to determine troponin-I, chronic myeloid leukemia, cyclic citrulline peptide, acetaminophen, Tau-381, dopamine, and epithelial cell adhesion molecules. It was found that these sensitive biomarkers are very effective for diagnosis, predicting the rate of development of the disease and rehabilitation, evaluating pharmacological treatment - one of the main obstacles in the study of diseases such as acute myocardial infarction, arthritis, cancer and Alzheimer's disease. As a result of the considered scientific works, such basic parameters of molybdenum-based biosensors as the detection limit relative to synthesis methods, electrochemical analysis methods, specificity, and the analysis under study were compared in tabular form. In general, the main purpose of this review is to conduct an analysis and a comprehensive review of the research work of molybdenum and its compounds used in the creation of a biosensor.
A Decision Support System for Credit Risk Assessment using Business Intelligence and Machine Learning Techniques
Authors:   Faculty of Engineering and Technology agra College Agra, India, Chaudhary Khyati ,   VIPS-TC, School of engineering and technology, Delhi, India, Chaudhary Gopal
Published: May 2023

Credit risk assessment is a critical task for financial institutions to determine the creditworthiness of their potential customers. Business intelligence (BI) and machine learning (ML) techniques have gained popularity in recent years as effective tools for credit risk assessment. In this paper, we propose a decision support system (DSS) for credit risk assessment that integrates BI and ML techniques. The proposed DSS employs BI tools to extract and transform data from various sources, and ML techniques to analyze the data and generate predictive models for credit risk assessment. We evaluate the proposed DSS using a real-world dataset of a financial institution. The results show that the proposed DSS achieves a high level of accuracy in credit risk assessment. The results showed that the system was able to accurately predict credit risk, with an accuracy of 88%. The system also outperformed traditional credit scoring models, which highlights the potential of our system for credit risk assessment. The system provides decision-makers with actionable insights to make informed decisions, thereby reducing the risk of default and increasing the profitability of the financial institution.
Information Security Management Framework for Cloud Computing Environments
Authors:   Gwinnett Technical College (GTC), Lawrenceville , GA, 30043, USA, .. Manal M. ,   Libyan Iron and Steel Company (LISCO), Misrata, Libya, Hebrisha Salim M.
Published: May 2023

Cloud computing has become a popular paradigm for delivering computing resources and services over the internet. However, the adoption of cloud computing also brings new security challenges and risks, including data breaches, insider attacks, and unauthorized access. Therefore, it is critical to have a comprehensive information security management framework to address these challenges and ensure the security and privacy of cloud computing environments. This paper proposes a machine learning (ML) based information security management (ISM) framework for cloud computing environments that integrates best practices and standards from various domains, including cloud computing, information security, and risk management. The proposed framework includes residual recurrent network to effectively discriminate different patterns of cloud security attacks. The proposed framework emphasizes the importance of threat detection, security controls, and continuous monitoring and improvement. The framework is designed to be flexible and scalable, allowing organizations to tailor it to their specific needs and requirements.
Managing Information Security Risks in the Age of IoT
Authors:   American University in the Emirates, Dubai, UAE, .. Abedallah Z. ,   American University in the Emirates, Dubai, UAE, Almajed Rasha
Published: May 2023

The advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) has led to the proliferation of connected devices, creating numerous security challenges. With billions of devices generating vast amounts of data, managing information security risks in the age of IoT has become increasingly complex. Traditional security approaches are not sufficient to mitigate the risks posed by IoT devices. Machine learning (ML) provides a promising approach to enhance the security of IoT systems. This paper proposes a machine learning approach for managing information security risks in the age of IoT. The proposed approach utilizes ML algorithms to identify and mitigate security threats in IoT systems. The approach involves collecting and analyzing data from IoT devices, and applying ML algorithms to detect patterns and anomalies that may indicate security threats. The ML algorithms are trained using both supervised and unsupervised learning techniques to enable them to identify known and unknown threats. The paper describes a case study in which the proposed approach is applied to an IoT system for home security. The results demonstrate that the ML approach can effectively detect security threats in the IoT system and mitigate them in real-time.
Research on the Influence of Covid-19 on U.S. Oil Industry Based on Fama-French 5-Factor Model
Authors: Gu Jiaqi
Published: May 2023

This article explores U.S. investors' investment decisions in the oil industry in response to three major events during the COVID-19 pandemic, which are the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic, the successful achievement of the Pfizer vaccine, and the end of the COVID-19 epidemic. The data, ranging from January 2019 to November 2022, is processed with Fama-French 5-factor model and the fitting results of the 5-factor model of these four periods of time are derived by multiple linear regression. The significance of each factor of the model will change due to different choices of investors, especially SMB, RMW and CMA. In different periods of the epidemic, investors will not pay attention to the market value, ROE and total asset growth rate of oil companies because of events that are not conducive to the oil industry, such as the US interest rate hike and the Russia-Ukraine war. In addition, investors will also refocus on these indicators when they hear news that is positive for the stock market, such as the successful development of Pfizer's vaccine or a cut in U.S. interest rates. By conducting comparisons and analyses, this article highlights the fluctuations in the stock market within the oil industry. The insights gained from this analysis can prove beneficial for both investors and government officials when formulating policies and making informed decisions.
Pelatihan dan Pendampingan Penggunaan Teknologi Informasi Sistem Kontrol Petugas Keamanan pada Sanctoo Suites & Villas.
Authors: Karsana I Wayan Widi , Kurniawijaya Putu Andhika
Published: May 2023

Sanctoo Suites & Villas merupakan salah satu akomodasi mewah yang terletak di desa Singapadu Gianyar.Keamanan menjadi prioritas untuk memberikan jaminan kenyamanan bagi tamu yang menginap. Report kegiatan kontrol keamanan masih dilakukan pencatatan secara manual sebagai bahan laporan kepada pihak manajemen.Mitra menginginkan penggunaan teknologi informasi dalam membantu kegiatan kontrol keamanan sehingga lebih praktis dan efisien. Dari permasalahan yang ada pada mitra,tim pengabdi membantu untuk mengembangkan aplikasi sistem kontrol keamanan menggunakan teknologi QRCode untuk mempermudah petugas dalam melakukan report tempat mana saja yang sudah dilakukan monitoring keamanan. Kegiatan pengabdian selain melakukan pengembangan aplikasi, juga dilakukan pelatihan penggunaan teknologi informasi untuk meningkatkan pemahaman petugas tentang teknologi informasi.Hasil dari pelatihan menunjukkan ada peningkatan pemahaman sebesar 54% dari sebelum diadakannya pelatihan.
A Permutation Algorithm of Frequency-Domain Blind Source Separation Based on Influence Weights
Authors:   School of Telecommunications Engineering, Xidian University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China, Fu Weihong , Wu Tianqi ,   School of Telecommunications Engineering, Xidian University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
Published: May 2023

In the frequency domain, convolutive mixes with blind source separation can be successfully resolved. But the permutation issue in frequency-domain blind source separation needs to be resolved. We investigated the impact of frequency space and separation performance at each frequency bin on the amplitude correlation permutation algorithm with the goal of addressing the permutation ambiguity problem in frequency-domain blind source separation of convolutive mixtures, and we proposed an enhanced permutation algorithm. The improved algorithm uses spacing influence weight and performance influence weight to control the influence of the frequency bins sorted in the neighborhood on the frequency bins unsorted. Experiments have shown that the two influence weights are effective. Finally, blind source separation experiments are performed on the speech signals under the two convolutive mixing models and the simulated room mixing model. According to experiments, the increased signal to interference plus noise ratio of separated signals demonstrates that the improved algorithm outperforms the amplitude correlation permutation algorithm in terms of separation performance and robustness.
CITOMEGALOVÍRUS EM GESTANTES NO BRASIL - REVISÃO NARRATIVA
Authors: Franco Cheila Marques , Da Rocha Benigno Alberto Moraes , Jesus José Igor Ferreira Santos , Freire Tiago Garcia , Botelho Heidy Favaro Nakashima , Mazer Fernando de Souza , Botelho José Augusto de Oliveira , Nakashima Caroline Franciscato
Published: May 2023

O citomegalovírus, também conhecido como HHV-5, é um herpesvírus pertencente à família Herpesviridae, (subfamília β-Herpesvirida). A obtenção ou infecção primária é ocasionada através da introdução do vírus na célula que possui preferência pelos fibroblastos. A transmissão é inter-humana, por meio do contato direto com secreções corporais contaminadas, tais como: saliva, urina, leite materno, sêmen, secreções vaginais e respiratórias, fezes, sangue e lágrima. Durante a gestação dá-se o nome de transmissão vertical, podendo ocorrer nos períodos: pré-natal, perinatal ou pós-natal. Este trabalho, tem por objetivo, analisar as (re)infecções por Citomegalovírus em gestantes. Trata-se de um estudo secundário, classificado como revisão narrativa, compreendendo série histórica entre 2011 a 2021 nas bases de dados da SCIELO, LILACS, PubMed, BDENF, MEDLINE e GOOGLE ACADÊMICO. Após a aplicação dos filtros, foram encontrados 12 arquivos para análise narrativa agrupados nos seguintes pilares: 1) Evidências sobre as infecções por Citomegalovírus e sinais e sintomas prevalentes no decorrer da gravidez; 2) Rastreamento; e 3) Repercussões do vírus em recém-nascidos. Os estudos demonstraram que os testes sorológicos para IgM e IgG específico, além do teste de avidez para IgG, representam os métodos mais confiáveis de diagnóstico da infecção materna. A icterícia e a perda auditiva prevaleceram como consequências do vírus em neonatos de acordo com as citações. A educação em saúde é o método mais eficaz contra a infecção por CMV.
Prevencia šikanovania v školskom prostredí formou zážitkových metód práce
Authors:   Katedra školskej pedagogiky a psychológie, Vysoká škola DTI, Geršicová Zuzana , Masáriková Marina ,   Katedra školskej pedagogiky a psychológie, Vysoká škola DTI, Mačová Beáta ,   Katedra školskej pedagogiky a psychológie, Vysoká škola DTI, Gabrhelová Gabriela ,   Katedra didaktiky odborných predmetov, Vysoká škola DTI
Published: May 2023

The theoretical aim of the contribution is to characterize the phenomenon of bullying and to define methods of its prevention in the school environment. In the application level of our research work, we created a preventive program and implemented it using experiential methods in experimental classrooms during classroom lessons. Its goal was to increase the subjective satisfaction of students with their lives. The aim of the empirical part was then to compare the results of the BDP questionnaire aimed at the personal satisfaction of the youth with regard to the experimental and control groups.
Špecifiká výskumných metód v špeciálnej pedagogike
Authors:   Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku, Pedagogická fakulta, Katedra špeciálnej pedagogiky, Hladush Viktor
Published: May 2023

The purpose of the publication is theoretical analysis of research methods in special pedagogy. The authors studied a large array of diploma works of higher education applicants and analyzed the methods by which they study special pedagogical problems. The essence and significance of theoretical, empirical, computational methods of scientific research are clarified, their specifics and features of application in special pedagogy are highlighted.