bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kualitas Pelayanan Pendidik dalam Proses Pembelajaran di Era Pandemi Covid-19 (Studi pada SMA Negeri 2 Kota Baubau)
Authors: Nuryeni Nuryeni , Asmiddin Asmiddin , Didi La
Published: February 2023

Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui dan mendeskripsikan kualitas pelayanan pendidik dalam proses  pembelajaran di era pandemi Covid-19 pada  SMA Negeri 2 Kota Baubau. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain kualitatif deskriptif. Sumber data yaitu data primer dan data sekunder, informan dipilih dengan menggunakan teknik purposif sampling. Pengumpualn data dilakukan melalui proses wawancara, pengamatan dan dokumentasi. Data dianalisis dengan menyiapkan data dan mengorganisir data, mereduksi data dan menyajikan data. Pemeriksaan faliditas data dilaksanakan dengan uji kepercayaan data, transfermabilitas, dependabilitas dan konformabilitas. Temuan penelitian menunjukan pertama kualitas pelayanan pembelajaran di era pandemic covid 19 dilaksanakan dengan tangibles (nyata) secara virtual, dan penuh percaya diri (reliable) walaupun kadang terlambat mengajar secara virtual, namun berupaya responsive. Selain itu pendidik sebagian besar telah memliki kemampuan (competence)/ tersertifikasi, sopan (courtesy) selama pembelajaran, jujur dan bertanggungjawab (credibility) serta humanis. Pendidik menjaga keamanan (security), memberikan akses, berkomunikasi secara virtual dan selalu memahami keadaan peserta didik (understanding the customer) dengan berkunjung kerumah peserta didik.
The Ethical Framework with COVID-19 and Challenges of Bangladesh Government: A Critical Discussion
Authors: Momen Abdul , Ebrahimi Mansoureh , Hassan Ahmad Muhyuddin
Published: February 2023

To control the spread of nCoV-2 (COVID-19), almost all countries are taking active non-therapeutic measures. COVID-19 has delivered to the fore the long-standing debates on ethics, public health ethics, and moral values. Human life is uncertain and threatened due to no medical invention generally to guard life against this dangerous virus by using social and community protection to be maintained as a safeguard. For affected individuals and fair dealings, ethics, ethical values, and morality are the sole force to dominate this case and are thought-about vital tools. Patients, their relatives, aid workers, policymakers, and the general public face ethical issues due to the pandemic. The foremost attentive ethical problems during this crisis area unit human rights, obligations for healthcare staff, and obligations of nations and intergovernmental organizations. Then, at that point, the test of moral qualities is a unit that has been addressed: the morals of segregation and social separation, the obligation of care of teammates with patients, and admittance to treatment when assets are restricted. This article will clarify the ethical framework and ethical values of the main tools in non-pharmacological and non-vaccine-related situations of this disease. It will provide a basic ethical framework to guide decision-makers at all levels in the preparation and response to COVID-19, with much attention paid to allocating scarce resources. Data was gathered and reviewed from secondary documents, observation, and previous studies such as articles and journals. Bangladesh, one of the foremost inhabited territories in this world, has an extreme challenge to implement mitigation measures for this extensive corruption and mismanagement problem. The findings of this study show that the various ethical aspects are the only power for managing COVID-19. An ethical framework that promotes trust-building and solidarity and guides decision-making can still be developed. This study will play a role in ethically combating this devastating COVID-19 pandemic and creating a model for the authority that will maintain ethical values in numerous segments of the department. This writing will also guide, by the notion of position, notions of trust, ethical behavior, and sensible decision-making and apply these ethical concerns to the present situations for the pandemic, and provide individuals ways to attach and facilitate every other.
numérique dans l'enseignement/apprentissage des langues: nouvelles promesses et anciens désenchantements
Authors: Elmiger Daniel
Published: February 2023

Qu'entend-on par enseignement numérique des langues ou par formes d'enseignement et d'apprentissage numériques? Dans un premier temps, l'article montre à quels différents niveaux le numérique est présent dans l'enseignement des langues; ensuite, il résume la littérature existante qui traite de l'enseignement numérique (en ligne), en se concentrant sur les expériences de l'enseignement à distance au printemps 2020. Une enquête par questionnaire auprès des enseignant·e·s et des élèves genevois·es complète les résultats encore peu nombreux de cette "expérience de terrain" involontaire. Jusqu'à présent, il n'est pas encore évident de savoir si les attentes élevées placées dans les formats d'enseignement et d'apprentissage numériques peuvent effectivement être satisfaites ou no : dans tous les cas, l'utilisation future devrait être mieux planifiée.
Il Museo della Letteratura di Trieste in linguaggio facile da leggere e da capire
Authors: Sciumbata Floriana Carlotta
Published: February 2023

La proposta illustra un tentativo di rendere accessibile il Museo della Letteratura di Trieste con pannelli informativi in linguaggio facile, modello di scrittura semplificata per lettori con disabilità intellettive. Il contributo si concentra sulle modalità di creazione di quattro pannelli sul legame tra Trieste e letteratura, facendo riferimento in particolare quello su La coscienza di Zeno, usato a titolo esemplificativo. Il tema rappresenta una delle chiavi di lettura per comprendere l’importanza della città di Trieste nel panorama letterario nazionale e internazionale, quindi per far capire anche la ragion d’essere del museo. Si tratta inoltre di un esperimento innovativo in Italia, dove l’approfondimento della letteratura in linguaggio facile è ancora inesplorato.
Learning about Languages with the Canadian Language Museum
Authors: Gold Elaine
Published: February 2023

The Canadian Language Museum creates exhibits to introduce the public to Canada’s rich linguistic heritage: over 60 Indigenous languages, the official languages of French and English, and hundreds of languages brought by immigrants from around the world.  To create these exhibits, the curators grapple with the challenge of making exhibits about languages interesting and accessible, both to those who speak the language described and to those who have no familiarity with it.  This article focuses on three traveling exhibits: Cree: The People’s Language; Speaking the Inuit Way, and A Tapestry of Voices: Celebrating Canada’s Languages.  It outlines topics broached and techniques used to simplify complex linguistic issues and to involve audiences of various ages and backgrounds.
All for one: Erkläre mit nur einem Wort
Authors: Rodríguez Sara
Published: February 2023

Wie kann neu erlerntes Vokabular auf eine spielerische Art trainiert werden? Ich präsentiere hier eine Alternative zu den bekannten Spielen wie Tabu, Montagsmaler oder Pantomime: All for one. Hier arbeitet die ganze Klasse kooperativ als Team zusammen, und es braucht eine gehörige Portion Strategie, Cleverness und Kreativität. Denn die Schülerinnen und Schüler geben einander Hinweise auf einen Suchbegriff. Aber Achtung: Jedes Hinweiswort darf nur einmal vorkommen, sonst fliegt es raus. Ausser, es kommt in zwei verschiedenen Sprachen vor.
Seasonal Incidence of Insect Pests and Predatory Fauna in Black Gram
Authors: Sreedhar B. K. , Thumar R. K. , Sisodiya D. B. , Senthilraja N.
Published: February 2023

The succession and seasonal incidence of insect pests and predatory fauna in black gram were studied in a field experiment at the Agronomy farm, Anand Agricultural University, Anand during kharif 2019 and 2020. The results revealed nine species of insects (7 pests and 2 predators) from seedling to pod maturity stage. Besides, the peak incidence of whitefly, jassid, flower thrips, tobacco caterpillar, Bihar hairy caterpillar, and spiders were observed during 37th standard meteorological week (SMW); with spotted pod borer and coccinellids, maximum incidence was observed during 38th SMW, and the green stink bug during 35th SMW. Correlation coefficients revealed that tobacco caterpillar had a significant positive correlation with minimum temperature, morning RH and evening vapour pressure; and the incidence of spotted pod borer showed a significant negative correlation with bright sunshine hours and rainfall.
Effect of BT and Non-BT Cotton on Biology of Thrips Tabaci and Its Management Using Insecticides
Authors: Kumar Vijay , Kumar Arpit , Jindal Vikas
Published: February 2023

The development of Thrips tabaci was studied on transgenic BG I, BG II, non-Bt, and desi cotton cultivars. The oviposition period was minimum on desi cotton, FDK 124 (11.67 days) as compared to BG II (RCH 650) and non-Bt cotton (LH 2076). Female longevity was minimum on FDK 124 (17.50 days) followed by RCH 650 (23.17 days) and LH 2076 (21.83 days). Maximum female longevity was recorded on BGI cotton cultivar RCH 308 (26.83 days). Nymphal, pupal period, and total development period were minimum on FDK 124 (8.17, 2.33, and 34.00 days) as compared to Bt and non-Bt cotton cultivar, LH2076. Based on the higher oviposition period, female longevity, fecundity, and nymphal period, Bt cotton hybrids were found to be more favourable for thrips development in comparison to non-Bt cotton cultivars and desi cotton . The new generation insecticide, spinetoram 11.7SC @ 425g/ ha was most effective and also found to be safe to the predators.
On Docetic Christology in Early Christianity. Part 2.4
Authors: Khosroyev Alexandr L.
Published: February 2023

According to the doctrine of the so-called docetic Christology, the earthly Jesus and the heavenly Christ were two different persons; it was Jesus who suffered on the cross, whereas Christ just entered Jesus body for a while and abandoned it before his death on the cross; consequently, the suffering of Christ was mere appearance. On the basis of some passages from Gnostic texts containing examples of docetic Christology, the author attempts here to trace the origin of that concept, starting with the New Testament (Pt. 1: Synoptic Gospels); in the previous parts of the article (Pts. 2.1; 2.2; 2.3), he analyzed such Pauls passages as Rom. 1.34, Gal. 4.47, 1Cor 8.46, Phlp. 2.511; in this part, he is dealing with Col 1.1520. To be continued.
Environment Tax Law to Save the Planet?
Authors: van den Eijnde Ilona
Published: February 2023

Environment Tax Law to Save the Planet?

The EU and Member States of the EU have introduced a number of new fiscal policy measures aimed to combat climate change in the past three years and will introduce more in the coming three years, including but not limited to (national) carbon taxes, airport taxes, plastic taxes, and likely a carbon border adjustment tax and taxation of aircraft fuels. To what extent can measures of fiscal nature standalone aid in preventing climate change in the EU by changing producer’s or consumer’s behaviour? Or in other words: could Environmental Tax Law Save the Planet?
An economic analysis and seed yield assessment of alternative breeding strategies in a white spruce tree improvement program
Authors: Galeano Esteban , Bockstette Simon , Thomas Barb R.
Published: February 2023

Tree improvement programs in Alberta have been primarily based on selections from open-pollinated wild stand trees, without systematic breeding of elite parents through controlled pollination. This strategy has resulted in relatively slow advancements in genetic gain in most programs, given their age. Our objective was to compare seed yield, genetic parameters, and economic implications of three different breeding strategies to advance Alberta’s white spruce (Picea glauca (Moench) Voss) improvement programs. Eighteen genotypes, identified as ‘elite’ based on height breeding values (BV), were selected from a first-generation white spruce orchard and controlled crosses (CC) and controlled polymix (PM) crosses performed to compare seed yield and genetic parameters with open-pollinated (OP) seedlots from the same parent. Results show, that on average, OP seedlots had 29 seeds/cone and weighed 2.7 grams/1000 seeds, significantly larger than the CC seedlots with a mean of 10 seeds/cone and 2.2 g/1000 seeds. Polymix crosses produced intermediate mean values with 19 seeds/cone and 2.5 g/1000 seeds and were not significantly different from the other two breeding strategies. No statistical differences were found for cone length or germination percentage among the CC, PM, and OP breeding strategies. Significant phenotypic variability was found for seeds/cone (yield) and seed weight among families from CC, and these traits had moderate narrow-sense heritabilities of 0.49 (±0.11) and 0.29 (±0.13), respectively. There was no significant correlation between the general combining ability (GCA) of seed yield and BV for seedling growth, but females F132, F138, and F927 and males M966, M1002, and M1045 showed the best performance in seed yield and growth and would be good candidates to include in future controlled crosses. If CC breeding is considered a strategy for operational seed production, as conducted elsewhere, the highest land expectation value (LEV) was $141 CAD/ha at age 60, and the best net present values (NPV) were for both discount rates (2%, 4%) with log prices ($90 CAD/m3, $200 CAD/m3) tested. However, this advantage of CC vs PM and OP only occurred on the highest quality sites (i.e., Site Index (SI) 13 and 18). On the low-productivity site (SI = 6), with the various scenarios, improved material did not show any financial benefit. Our results show that seeds produced from the controlled crosses breeding strategy were inferior to those produced from the controlled polymix and open-pollinated strategies. However, with sufficient investment and company support, the CC breeding strategy could be used as a cost-effective method to increase genetic gain and advance white spruce breeding programs in Alberta.
La bioénergie forestière pour lutter contre les changements climatiques : quelles implications dans la transition énergétique du Québec (Canada)?
Authors: Canuel Claudie-Maude , Thiffault Evelyne , Locoh Ayaovi , Thiffault Nelson
Published: February 2023

Afin d’atteindre les cibles climatiques, le gouvernement du Québec prévoit une augmentation de la production de bioénergie forestière pour favoriser la transition énergétique. Cependant, l’utilisation de la biomasse forestière à des fins énergétiques présente des défis sociaux, économiques et environnementaux particuliers. Au cours d’un atelier de travail collaboratif tenu à l’hiver 2022, des professionnels et parties prenantes se sont prononcés sur le développement durable de la bioénergie forestière au Québec. L’objectif de cet article est d’identifier les sources de biomasse, les façons de faire et les voies de conversions perçues comme étant propices au succès de cette filière émergente. Il ressort des discussions qu’il est difficile d’entrevoir un seul et unique modèle d’affaires pour le déploiement de projets de bioénergie forestière, ce dernier s’insérant dans les activités de différents secteurs. La disponibilité de la biomasse forestière, le coût d’approvisionnement et de production, la valeur et le cycle de vie des produits générés ainsi que le comportement des parties prenantes sont des éléments déterminants pour définir la nature et la portée de projets de bioénergie forestière. Le succès de tels projets nécessite une amélioration de la cohérence tout au long de la chaîne de valeur et leur acceptabilité auprès des communautés.
Impacto del control de la tensión arterial sobre la morbimortalidad en pacientes hipertensos mayores de 65 años en el ámbito comunitario
Authors: Abadía Cascajero Marta Ángela , Alonso Safont Tamara , Martín Fernández Jesús
Published: February 2023

Objetivo: evaluar el impacto del control de la tensión arterial (TA) sobre la morbimortalidad en > 65 años, sin patología cardiovascular previa, en el ámbito comunitario.

Métodos: estudio de cohortes retrospectivas. Se incluyeron todos los pacientes (≥ 65 años) con diagnóstico de hipertensión arterial (HTA) (01/01/2007-31/12/2008), sin eventos cardiovasculares previos de los centros de salud de la Comunidad de Madrid, con al menos dos registros de TA el primer año de seguimiento (n = 17.150). Se evaluaron la aparición de eventos cardiovasculares (incluida mortalidad cardiovascular) y la mortalidad total, mediante regresión de Cox.

Resultados: la mediana de seguimiento para mortalidad fue de 90,48 meses (rango intercuartil [RIC]: 53,19-130,30 meses). Se produjeron 8.641 eventos cardiovasculares y 1.026 muertes por cualquier causa. Ajustado por género, grado de hipertensión, tabaquismo, diabetes e hipercolesterolemia, el buen control (TA < 140/90 mmHg) no se asociaba con una disminución de eventos cardiovasculares, pero sí con una disminución de mortalidad del 14,41% (hazard ratio [HR] 0,8559; intervalo de confianza [IC] 95%: 0,7776-0,9421%) entre 75 y 84 años. Cuando se utilizan las cifras de 130/80 mmHg para definir el buen control, este se asociaba con un exceso de mortalidad del 43,58% (IC 95%: 19,60-72,36%) entre 65 y 74 años y del 61,22% (IC 95%: 22,99-111,35%) en sujetos de 85 y más años.

Conclusión: el control de la TA en sujetos >65 años se asocia con una disminución ligera de la mortalidad entre 75 y 84 años. Cifras de control más estrictas se relacionan con mayor ocurrencia de evento cardiovascular y de mortalidad, especialmente en el grupo de mayor edad.

Palabras clave: hipertensión, indicadores de morbimortalidad, Atención Primaria de Salud, salud de la persona anciana.
Fiordo
Authors: Turabián Fernández José Luis , Pérez Franco Benjamín
Published: February 2023

Estas historias de la LIBRETA DE VIAJE DEL MÉDICO DE FAMILIA, que forman una biblioteca del médico caminante o viajero emocional, son hojas sueltas en las que se escribe sobre paisajes y emociones; son un atlas de geografía emocional. La evocación de un paisaje ante la asistencia a un paciente —montañas, ríos, valles, playas, mares, desiertos, mesetas, islas, pantanos, cascadas, dunas, bosques, salinas, lagos, etc.—, con las sensaciones sentidas por el médico, de calor, frescor, humedad, dificultad, agobio, serenidad, inmensidad, soledad, etc. No es un diario, solo una libreta de apuntes con las vivencias del médico sobre los patrones y procesos de la consulta en un cierto caso clínico, que, a su vez, puede ilustrar un prototipo de esa clase de casos.
Applying Leadership Models to Clinical Teaching
Authors: Pock Arnyce , Pangaro Louis
Published: February 2023

Knowing when and how to exercise a certain type of leadership can influence outcomes, whether it’s changing the trajectory of an individual learner or that of a large cohort of learners, faculty, or staff. This article summarizes the key aspects of six leadership models — Trait, Situational, Leader-Member Exchange, Path-Goal, Transformational, and Critical Race Theory — and demonstrates how they might be applied to a common, clinically based teaching situation.
High-grade cystadenocarcinoma of the parotid gland: A rare case report
Authors: Kumbul Yusuf Çağdaş
Published: February 2023

Cystadenocarcinoma is a rare malignant tumor of the salivary glands. It has a favorable prognosis, and surgery is the primary therapeutic option. Diagnosis is based on pathologic findings, which indicate a mainly cystic growth pattern with intraluminal papillary proliferation. Currently, there are few studies reporting cystadenocarcinoma of the salivary gland in the literature. This case report presents a 75-year-old male patient with cystadenocarcinoma originating from the parotid gland with clinical, radiological, and pathological features. In this patient, radiological images suggested benign lesions, while fine-needle aspiration biopsy was reported as suspicious for malignant cytology and subtyping could not be performed. Total parotidectomy option could be used in salivary gland masses with suspected malignancy.
A Severe Case of Folliculitis Decalvans
Authors:   ”Carol Davila” University of  Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, SANDRU FLORICA ,   Department of Dermatology, ”Elias” University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, DUMITRASCU MIHAI CRISTIAN ,   ”Carol Davila” University of  Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, CONSTANTIN MARIA MAGDALENA ,   ”Carol Davila” University of  Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; Department of Dermatology, Colentina Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, POPA ADELINA ,   Department of Dermatology, ”Elias” University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, MIULESCU RALUCA-GABRIELA ,   Department of Dermatology, ”Elias” University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
Published: February 2023

Folliculitis decalvans (FD) is an uncommon, chronic skin disease, characterized by cicatricial alopecia and follicular pustules. This condition affects men more often, and rarely occurs in children. The etiopathogenesis suggests that immunologic response to staphylococcal superantigens may play a role in FD. Treatment is necessary, and should be adapted to the clinical form and severity of the disease.
Erectile Disfunction after Radical Prostatectomy
Authors:   Urology Department, University Emergency Central Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, CHERCIU ALEXANDRU , SPINU DAN ,   Urology Department, University Emergency Central Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania;  University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, Bucharest, Romania, SANDRU FLORI ,   University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, Bucharest, Romania, MARCU DRAGOS ,   Urology Department, University Emergency Central Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania; University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, Bucharest, Romania, IORGA LUCIAN ,   Urology Department, University Emergency Central Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, ANGHEL RADU ,   Urology Department, University Emergency Central Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, BRATU OVIDIU ,   Urology Department, University Emergency Central Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania; University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, Bucharest, Romania; Academy of Romanian Scientists, Bucharest, Romania, MISCHIANU DAN ,   Urology Department, University Emergency Central Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania; University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, Bucharest, Romania; Academy of Romanian Scientists, Bucharest, Romania
Published: February 2023

Management of recurrent UTI is a very topical subject due to the high prevalence of the disease, its influence on the quality of life and the resulting social burden, as well as the increasing ecological adverse effects of the prolonged and repetitive antimicrobial therapy prescribed over the time. Sustained efforts should be made for a better understanding of the risk factors and the pathophysiology of the UTI recurrence, a precise diagnosis and a circumspect attitude regarding the antibiotic prescription. All the alternative therapies must be considered and the best treatment option should be chosen, providing maximum efficiency and minimal risks for the individual and also for the community.
Cervical Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Site
Authors:   ENT Department, „Coltea” Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, IONESCU-LUPEANU Ana Maria , MOSOU Anca ,   ENT Department, „Coltea” Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, AUGUSTIN Anca ,   ENT Department, „Coltea” Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, GHEORGHE Gina ,   Department of Gastroenterology, Emergency Clinical Hospital of Bucharest, Romania, IONESCU Vlad Alexandru ,   Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy „Carol Davila’’, Bucharest, Romania
Published: February 2023

Cervical carcinoma of unknown primary site is a condition characterized by the presence of a metastatic lymph node neck mass in the absence of the primary tumor, despite extensive diagnostic procedures. This condition affects more often male patients with a history of tobacco and alcohol abuse or human papilloma virus (HPV) or Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) chronic infection. The detection of the primary tumor and identification of the histopathological type have a key role in the management of patients with unknown primary tumors. Treatment is multimodal, including surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Towards optimized red blood cells ordering prior to cardiac surgery: a single center retrospective study
Authors: Dincq A.-S. , Thiltgès L , Michaux I , Gourdin M , Kalscheuer G , Melly L , Gillet M , Bareille M , Lessire S , Hardy M
Published: February 2023

Background: Cardiac surgery is associated with a high rate of intraoperative transfusion, requiring pre- ordering or ordering of packed red blood cell (PRBC) before surgery. Our institutional strategy is based on a systematic type and screen (T/S) ordering of 3 PRBCs at the blood bank then stored in a dedicated refrigerator in the operating room for each patient scheduled for cardiac surgery. However, these PRBC units are not always transfused and are therefore at risk of destruction if temperature fluctuations are detected during transport and storage processes. In addition, these orders represent a burden for the blood bank. Therefore, it is relevant to move towards a more tailored PRBC order before cardiac surgery and challenge the systematic ordering protocol.

Methods: The Transfusion Understanding Scoring Tool (TRUST) and the Transfusion Risk and Clinical Knowledge (TRACK) Score are designed to stratify blood transfusion needs in cardiac surgery. We retrospectively performed both scores for each patient scheduled for cardiac surgery. Then, we compared their performance to predict PRBC transfusion and determined the optimal threshold to optimize the preoperative PRBC order reflecting the needs of our population managed with our local standards.

Results: Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves for prediction of PRBC transfusion using the two scores were computed for the whole cohort (n=1249). Both scores performed well (areas under ROC curves: 0.81 and 0.82 (95% CI) using the TRACK Score and the TRUST, respectively). A TRUST < 3 identified a subgroup of patients (53.6%) at low risk of transfusion. The availability of 1 T/S PRBC in the OR would cover the needs of the majority (92.5%) of this group.

Conclusions: In our institution, the use of the TRUST preoperatively could offer a more tailored T/S PRBC order for the intraoperative period, especially in the low-risk transfusion group.
Laryngoscopy mediated stress response induces opposite effects on cerebral and paraspinal oxygen saturation
Authors: Vanpeteghem C.M. , De Hert S.G. , Moerman A.T.
Published: February 2023

Background: Intraoperative sympathetic stimulation induces a cascade of metabolic and hormonal changes. It increases perfusion of vital organs, but also causes vasoconstriction of blood vessels supplying less vital organs, potentially leading to organ injury. To date, it is unknown how an endogenous stress reaction affects the spinal cord blood supply. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) can be applied paravertebrally to monitor the oxygenation of the collateral network, which contributes to the spinal cord blood supply. It has already been demonstrated that regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rScO2) increases following sympathetic stimulation.

Objectives: We hypothesized that laryngoscopy would cause an increase in cerebral and paraspinal regional tissue saturations (rScO2 and rSpsO2, respectively).

Design: Retrospective analysis of a previous conducted randomized trial.

Setting: Laryngoscopy in the operating room.

Methods: Data of 28 patients, scheduled for arterial dilation of the lower limb, were retrospectively analyzed. Before induction of anesthesia, standard monitoring, BIS and 8 NIRS sensors were applied (two on the forehead, six bilaterally on the back at T3-T4, T9-T10 and L1-L2). Sympathetic stimulation was induced by laryngoscopy.

Main outcome measures: Changes in rStO2 following sympathetic stimulation induced by laryngoscopy.

Results: Following laryngoscopy, rScO2 significantly increased and rSpsO2 significantly decreased at T9-T10 and L1-L2. The relative changes (regional tissue oxygen saturation (rStO2) after intubation-rStO2 before intubation)/ rStO2 before intubation), at cerebral level, T9-T10 and L1-L2 were 9%, -5% and -3%, respectively (p < 0.01). rSpsO2 at T3-T4 did not change significantly. Changes (Δ) in mean arterial pressure following laryngoscopy were weakly correlated with ΔrScO2 and moderately correlated with ΔrSpsO2 at T9-T10 and L1-L2.

Conclusions: Intraoperative sympathetic stimulation may decrease the oxygen supply to the spinal cord.

Trial registration: The trial was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT 03767296).
INSTAGRAM INFLUENCERS AS PREDICTORS OF CONSUMER PURCHASE INTENTION TOWARDS FASHION PRODUCTS IN JAKARTA, INDONESIA
Authors:   Student, Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation, Malaysia., Hilali Alodia Yoshe , Li-Chen Lim ,   Lecturer, School of Business, Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation, Malaysia, Leong-Weng Lee ,   3Facilities Manager, Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation, Malaysia
Published: February 2023

Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the effect of perceived originality, perceived uniqueness, and source credibility of accounts owned by Instagram influencers on consumers’ purchase intention of fashion products in Jakarta, Indonesia Methodology: An online survey was administered to online Instagram users in Jakarta, Indonesia. Descriptive, correlation and regression analysis were used as statistical tools to analyse the data and to test the hypotheses. Results: Perceived originality, perceived uniqueness and source credibility have significant and positive relationship on purchase intention of purchase products in Instagram. Moreover, perceived originality is the best predictor of purchase intention among respondents of this study. Implication: This study presents a conceptually yet empirically supported framework to describe the significance of perceived originality, source credibility and purchase intention in fashion products. The study is specifically useful for Instagram influencers as it helps identify which characteristics that they should show to cultivate purchase intention among people aged 18-34.
ANALISIS PENGARUH MANAJEMEN KOMITMEN UNTUK KUALITAS LAYANAN TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN DAN KETERLIBATAN KARYAWAN DI ANGKASA PURA I BANDARA INTERNASIONAL ADI SUTJIPTO
Authors: Meilani Irwina
Published: February 2023

Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi untuk literatur pemasaran jasa dengan memeriksa kinerja karyawan, dan dengan mengintegrasikan literatur tentang komitmen manajemen dalam keterlibatan karyawan. Oleh karena itu tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh antara komitmen manajemen terhadap kualitas pelayanan dan kinerja karyawan,. pengaruh antara komitmen manajemen terhadap kualitas layanan dan keterlibatan karyawan, pengaruh antara keterlibatan karyawan dan kinerja karyawan dan menganalisis keterlibatan Karyawan memiliki peran mediasi antara komitmen manajemen terhadap kualitas pelayanan dan kinerja karyawan di Bandara Internasional Adi Sutjipto. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan penelitian kausal, karena perlu melihat satu variabel atau lebih menyebabkan atau menjadi determinan terhadap variabel lain. Teknik yang digunakan untuk menarik sampel adalah purposive sampling merupakan metode memilih sampel yang mempunyai ciri-ciri tertentu yang berjumlah 100 responden. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah dengan menggunakan teknik struktural equation model (SEM) dengan menggunakan PLS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Ada pengaruh yang signifikan antara komitmen manajemen terhadap kualitas pelayanan dan kinerja karyawan, Ada pengaruh yang signifikan antara komitmen manajemen terhadap kualitas layanan dan keterlibatan karyawan, Ada pengaruh yang signifikan antara keterlibatan karyawan dan kinerja karyawan dan Keterlibatan Karyawan memiliki peran mediasi antara komitmen manajemen terhadap kualitas pelayanan dan kinerja karyawan. Saran Dari hasil penelitian ditemukan fakta yang terjadi bahwa motivasi kerja dapat meningkatkan kinerja karyawan apabila karyawan memiliki tanggung jawab/responsibility dalam melakukan pekerjaan. Upaya-upaya yang dapat dilakukan supaya dapat meningkatkan kinerja karyawan yaitu:  meningkatkan kesadaran kepada karyawan bahwa karyawan memiliki peran yang sangat penting dalam memajukan perusahaan.
Analysis of Price Behavior in Sri Lankan Vegetable Market
Authors: Champika Jayamini AJ , Mugera Amin
Published: February 2023

Vegetables are important source of nutrient for the Sri Lankan population and both farmers and consumers are adversely affected by vegetable price volatility. The lack of price analysis and forecasting has made it difficult to establish an effective early warning system for the vegetable farming sector in Sri Lanka. This study investigates the price behaviour of selected fresh vegetables - carrot, cabbage, and tomato - and forecasts the future prices and volatilities using time series techniques. Analysis of weekly price data from 1997 to 2018 revealed that all three - price series had one structural break, but none coincided with the policy change when the government introduced fertilizer subsidies for vegetable producers in the agriculture sector. The autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) model estimations show that the best model for forecasting carrot price is ARIMA (3,1,2) (0,0,2)[52]* capable of predicting retail prices at 71% accuracy while the best model for cabbage prices is ARIMA(1,1,1)(0,0,1)[52] with a prediction accuracy of 55%. All three-price series exhibit serial correlation in residuals; hence GARCH estimations were used to model and predict volatility. Of the fitted ARMA GARCH models, the best model for estimating the volatility of carrot and cabbage were GARCH (1, 2) ARMA (3, 2) and GARCH (1,1) ARMA (3 ,2), respectively. The volatility predictions for the first ten weeks for the year 2019 indicate a gradual decrease in volatility in the carrot price series whilst a gradual increase in volatility in the cabbage price series.
The Factors that affect Halal Food and Food Products Awareness and Different Challenges: an overview
Authors: Ali Muhammad Qasim , Ahmad Noormazlinah
Published: February 2023

The growing concern about food and drink safety, hygiene, and quality has increased interest in halal products worldwide. These products, prepared according to Islamic dietary laws, are becoming more acceptable to Muslim consumers and those of other religions. This study examines the challenges faced by Malaysia in implementing halal food and food products. Despite some consumer skepticism about halal certifications, the industry has found that such certifications can be a helpful marketing tool for businesses. The study calls for cooperation between the private and public sectors to overcome these challenges. The study looks at the sources of Muslim knowledge consumers have about halal food and products. The results show that halal certification and awareness positively impact purchase intentions for halal food products. The study also provides a framework for examining factors that affect the integrity of the halal food supply chain and halal Islamic marketing, such as traceability, asset quality, quality assurance, and trust and commitment. The study also notes that halal and Islamic marketing is not limited to food but includes other product categories such as medicine, cosmetics, fashion, education, and entertainment. The study finds that Knowledge, halal certification, and Religiosity all play a role in shaping the halal awareness of business people.
17, ceva intre da, nu stiu si poate
Authors: Swansea Sevilla
Published: February 2023

Care e secretul nefericirii? Desi la prima vedere inocenta si naiva, aceasta incursiune in viata lui May, o adolescenta tipica si atipica in acelasi timp, ne aduce pe toti un pic mai aproape de intrebarile corecte: Ce inseamna cu adevarat viata noastra si modul in care alegem sa o traim? Oare nu doar inotam in timp si ne amagim cu impresia ca alegerile pe care le facem se potrivesc cu gandurile si ambitiile noastre sufletesti? De la curajul de a lua ghiozdanul in spate si a te perinda prin lume, de la discutiile cand spumoase, cand tihnite, in cafenele si pana la prieteniile care se impletesc in povesti nostalgice, romanul e o provocare adresata fiecarui cititor sa se apropie mai tare de sine si mai in profunzime de propriile valori, intampinand acest drum cu blandetea si carisma unei destinatii care ne-a trecut cel putin tuturor odata prin minte - Italia! Pariul personal e diferenta dintre motiv si pretext, in cariera, in dragoste si in prietenie, iar rezultatul poate fi acelasi, indiferent de optiunea aleasa: aventura, calatorie, (re)descoperire. Riscul e unul singur: sa simti ca traiesti.
Trends in the Development of Sham Acupuncture-Related Technologies Focused on Patents Applied for in South Korea
Authors: Lim Sung Min
Published: February 2023

Background: This study aimed to analyze the trends in Korean patents for sham acupuncture.Methods: The electronic database of the Korea Intellectual Property Rights Information Service was searched for Korean patents for sham acupuncture from inception till September 2020. Patents, which were not related to sham acupuncture, were excluded. The applicant, application date, International Patent Classification, and technological content of sham acupuncture were analyzed.Results: This study included eight patents. Application analysis identified the following sham acupuncture types: four (50%), two (25%), and two (25%) patents were for non-penetrating sham acupuncture, electronic sham acupuncture, and patch sham acupuncture, respectively. All patents aimed to use sham acupuncture as a control for rigorous double-blind clinical trials to verify the efficacy of real acupuncture treatment.Conclusion: The present findings suggest that technological advances were focused on developing various types of sham acupuncture methods for double-blind studies. Further large-scale studies using rigorous designs are needed to investigate new sham acupuncture applications.
Optimization of the Additive Manufacturing of Co-Cr Alloy by using DED Process
Authors: Kwon Yongjae , Shin SeongSeon , Joo SangEun , Lee JongHoon , Hwang JunHo , Kim HyunDeok
Published: February 2023

In this study, the directed energy deposition (DED) process was applied to additively manufacture cobalt-chromium alloy materials, which are commonly used in molds, dental/orthopedic medical applications, vehicles, and aircraft. The quality of the deposition obtained by using the DED technology is affected by process parameters. Therefore, the aim of this experiment, was to evaluate the microstructure changes caused by varying parameters such as the laser power, laser header moving speed, and powder feeding rate, with the goal of improving and optimizing the stacking quality. The shape, heat-affected zone, and dilution ratio of the microstructure were analyzed using an optical microscope. Furthermore, the global energy density(GED) was calculated because it affects the quality of the 3D-printed product. The optimal process conditions for the DED method determined by calculating the GED under various process conditions.
Field Evaluation of Novel Combination Vaccines Against Foot and Mouth Disease Virus and Clostridium perfringens Toxoid Using Different Immunization Protocols
Authors: Araghi Arezou , Taghizadeh Morteza , Hosseini Doust Seyed Reza , Paradise Alireza , Azimi Dezfouli S. M
Published: February 2023

Background: Foot and mouth disease (FMD) and enterotoxaemia are serious livestock diseases. The livestock industry has suffered heavy economic losses, especially in developing countries. Objectives: These two diseases can be effectively controlled and prevented via vaccination. To prepare multivalent vaccines, Clostridium perfringens (B, C, and D) toxoids were mixed with foot and mouth disease virus (FMDV; type O) along with adjuvants aluminum hydroxide and Montanide ISA206. Methods: According to the guidelines of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and pharmacopeia, sheep were the target animals. Following the injection of vaccines, ELISA and virus neutralization test (VNT) antibody titers determined the effectiveness of the test vaccines. Results: The combination vaccine with ISA206 adjuvant resulted in anti-enterotoxaemia and anti-FMD antibody titers higher than OIE values and pharmacopeia standards. A statistically significant difference was found between the combination vaccine groups with and without Montanide ISA206 adjuvant for anti-enterotoxaemia antibody titers after the second vaccination (P < 0.05). In contrast, the mean VNT antibody titer of the combined vaccine against serotype O with ISA206 adjuvant was significantly higher than that of other FMD vaccine groups (P < 0.05). Moreover, all vaccinated groups (A, B, C, D, E, Fand G) displayed significantly higher than the negative control group (P < 0.05). Conclusions: This study showed that enterotoxaemia-FMD combined vaccines could replace traditional livestock vaccines on an industrial scale.
Ontology-driven Intelligent IT Incident Management Model
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Betru Bisrat , Getahun Fekade
Published: February 2023

A significant number of Information Technology incidents are reported through email. To design and implement an intelligent incident management system, it is significant to automatically classify the reported incident to a given incident category. This requires the extraction of semantic content from the reported email text. In this research work, we have attempted to classify a reported incident to a given category based on its semantic content using ontology. We have developed an Incident Ontology that can serve as a knowledge base for the incident management system. We have also developed an automatic incident classifier that matches the semantical units of the incident report with concepts in the incident ontology. According to our evaluation, ontology-driven incident classification facilitates the process of Information Technology incident management in a better way since the model shows 100% recall, 66% precision, and 79% F1-Score for sample incident reports.
Medicinal mushrooms Ophiocordyceps sinensis and Cordyceps militaris
Authors: Maľučká Lucia Ungvarská , Uhrinová Anna , Lysinová Patricia
Published: February 2023

The main component of Ophiocordyceps sinensis and Cordyceps militaris extracts are polysaccharides. These are natural biopolymers that represent a large class of biologically active components. These contribute to their pharmacological activity and effect on health. They contain monosaccharides that include rhamnose, ribose, arabinose, xylose, mannose, glucose, galactose, mannitol, fructose, and sorbose. The exopolysaccharide fraction has a large number of pharmacological effects, the two most important of which are immunomodulatory and antitumour. Among the contained polysaccharides is also mannoglucan, which shows weak cytotoxic activity against the SPC-I1) cancer cell line. More than ten nucleosides and their related compounds, including adenine, adenosine, inosine, cytidine, cytosine, guanine, uridine, thymidine, uracil, hypoxanthine, and guanosine, have been successively isolated from Ophiocordyceps sinensis. It contains many amino acids and polypeptides that are thought to affect the cardiovascular system. They also have a sedative and hypnotic effect, with tryptophan being the most effective component among them. Polysaccharides were extracted from four samples: sample 1 (grown on the substrate Oryza sativa indica, strain Ophiocordyceps sinensis), sample 2 (grown on the substrate Oryza sativa japonica, strain Ophiocordyceps sinensis), sample 3 (grown on the substrate Oryza sativa indica, strain Cordyceps militaris), sample 4 (grown on Oryza sativa japonica substrate, strain Cordyceps militaris). Through NMR spectroscopy and subsequent comparison with the literature, the majority of a chemical compound in deproteinized extracts 1 and 4 was found to be a hydrophilic polyglucan referred to as CBHP2).
Proyecto Nacional Participativo y su Influencia en el Desarrollo y Defensa Nacional
Authors:   Centro de Altos Estudios Nacionales-Escuela de Posgrado, Palomino Duarte Julio Edilberto
Published: February 2023

Perú está debatiendo actualmente la definición de desarrollo socioeconómico y sus elementos inherentes. En ese orden, la participación ciudadana constituye un componente fundamental en la construcción de estrategias de desarrollo integral y la seguridad y defensa nacional, basadas en el conocimiento de los procesos de análisis de las problemáticas nacionales y la definición de los requerimientos de transformación, mediados por el fortalecimiento de las capacidades organizativas de los agentes del proceso. El objetivo principal de esta investigación fue determinar en qué medida un Proyecto Participativo Nacional influye en el Desarrollo y la Defensa Nacional. La metodología de investigación fue de diseño no experimental, cuantitativo, descriptivo y aplicativo, con una muestra de 116 funcionarios de la Presidencia del Consejo de Ministros y del Ministerio de Defensa, responsables de la gestión de proyectos estratégicos en el país. La técnica de recolección de datos aplicada corresponde a la encuesta y a la observación. El estudio concluyó que el nivel de un Proyecto Nacional Participativo influye en el desarrollo y la defensa nacional, la economía del país, el desarrollo social y el proceso de gobernabilidad del país. Como corolario, se presenta una propuesta de Proyecto Participativo Nacional (PNP), estructurado sobre la base de dos objetivos: 1. Optimizar las negociaciones en la gestión de los proyectos con los agentes sujetos a la participación y 2. Optimizar la gestión de los proyectos.
ZAGADNIENIE TOŻSAMOŚCI CHRZEŚCIJAŃSKIEJ SPOŁECZEŃSTWA W KONTEKŚCIE POSTĘPUJĄCEJ LAICYZACJI
Authors: Bortkiewicz Paweł
Published: February 2023

Zjawisko sekularyzacji i wpisane w nie procesy laicyzacji stanowią nieodłączny elementwspółczesnego życia publicznego. Celem tych procesów jest odłączenie rzeczywistości religiiod życia społeczno-kulturowego. Z drugiej strony zsekularyzowane obszary tego życia to płaszczyznydawania przez Kościół świadectwa chrześcijańskiego. W życiu publicznym kościelne działanieduszpastersko-apostolskie zderza się z procesami laicyzacji ludzkiej społeczności.
Socio-economical Characteristics and Determinants of Indonesian National Health Insurance Subsidized By The Government in Jakarta
Authors: Dr. Jeffrey Christian Mahardhika
Published: February 2023

The National Health Insurance Program (Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional - JKN) is a social health insurance managed by the National Health Insurance Agency (Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial Kesehatan – BPJS Kesehatan), aiming to provide health insurance for all Indonesian people. Community groups that receive subsidies from the government are referred to as Contribution Assistance Recipients (Penerima Bantuan Iuran - PBI) participants. One of the issues regarding the JKN program so far is the inaccuracy of PBI targets. Therefore, a study is needed to evaluate the relationship between JKN PBI ownership with their socioeconomic status and history of receiving social aid.