bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A class of generalized quadratic B-splines with local controlling functions
Authors: Xie Qi , Huang Yiting
Published: July 2023

In this work, a class of generalized quadratic Bernstein-like functions having controlling functions is constructed. It contains many particular cases from earlier papers. Regarding the controlling functions, sufficient conditions are given. Corner cutting algorithms and the accompanying quadratic Bézier curves are discussed. A class of generalized quadratic B-splines possessing controlling functions is proposed. Some important properties for curve and surface design are proved. Sufficient conditions for $ C^2 $ continuity, $ C^3 $ continuity and $ C^n $ continuity are also given. Some applications of the constructed B-splines in $ \mathbb{R}^2 $ and $ \mathbb{R}^3 $ are presented, which show the ability to adjust the shape of the curves flexibly and locally. These applications show that generalized quadratic B-splines can be easily implemented and serve as an alternative strategy for modeling curves.
Scaling Auctions as Insurance: A Case Study in Infrastructure Procurement
Authors: Bolotnyy Valentin , Vasserman Shoshana
Published: July 2023

Most U.S. government spending on highways and bridges is done through “scaling” procurement auctions, in which private construction firms submit unit price bids for each piece of material required to complete a project. Using data on bridge maintenance projects undertaken by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), we present evidence that firm bidding behavior in this context is consistent with optimal skewing under risk aversion: firms limit their risk exposure by placing lower unit bids on items with greater uncertainty. We estimate the amount of uncertainty in each auction, and the distribution of bidders' private costs and risk aversion. Simulating equilibrium item‐level bids under counterfactual settings, we estimate the fraction of project spending that is due to risk and evaluate auction mechanisms under consideration by policymakers. We find that scaling auctions provide substantial savings relative to lump sum auctions and show how our framework can be used to evaluate alternative auction designs.
Sequential Veto Bargaining With Incomplete Information
Authors: Ali S. Nageeb , Kartik Navin , Kleiner Andreas
Published: July 2023

We study sequential bargaining between a proposer and a veto player. Both have single‐peaked preferences, but the proposer is uncertain about the veto player's ideal point. The proposer cannot commit to future proposals. When players are patient, there can be equilibria with Coasian dynamics: the veto player's private information can largely nullify proposer's bargaining power. Our main result, however, is that under some conditions there also are equilibria in which the proposer obtains the high payoff that he would with commitment power. The driving force is that the veto player's single‐peaked preferences give the proposer an option to “leapfrog,” that is, to secure agreement from only low‐surplus types early on to credibly extract surplus from high types later. Methodologically, we exploit the connection between sequential bargaining and static mechanism design.
Elena Ferrante e Salman Rushdie enquanto autores globais: uma nova categoria literária ou mera etiqueta de mercado?
Authors: Martins Anderson Bastos , Oliveira Fernando Santarosa de
Published: July 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo discutir e desenvolver os conceitos de ‘autor global’ e ‘autoria global’ a partir de obras dos escritores Salman Rushdie e Elena Ferrante. Pretendemos definir as bases e princípios do que faz de um escritor um autor global, qual é a importância da participação desses autores no cenário contemporâneo de debate da obra e fazer uma reflexão sobre o cânone num contexto literário globalizado. De maneira mais específica, procuramos apontar o que faz de Salman Rushdie e Elena Ferrante autores dessa categoria. A hipótese desenvolvida é a de que os autores globais devem ser autores vivos, cuja obra e persona circulam no universo literário transnacional, participando ativamente das discussões em torno de sua obra e provando, constantemente, por meio de intervenções públicas e discussões nos meios de comunicação de massa, sua relevância global. Dessa forma, desafiamos a ideia de que um cânone literário mundial, baseado exclusivamente na qualidade literária de seus autores, ainda pode ser sustentada no cenário global. Nesse contexto, os autores Salman Rushdie, a partir do lançamento de seu livro Os versos satânicos (1988), e Elena Ferrante, a partir de sua tetralogia napolitana, para além de suas qualidades literárias, podem ser pensados como autores e agentes de questões políticas e ideológicas no mundo contemporâneo globalizado, características essas necessárias para fazer parte da condição de autores globais.
Mapeando os percursos possíveis na aquisição das líquidas /l, ɾ/ em ataques simples e complexos: dados de produção de fala
Authors: Toni Andressa
Published: July 2023

Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo mapear o percurso percorrido pela criança na produção das líquidas /l, ɾ/ em ataques simples e complexos em Português Brasileiro, delineando a interação entre a aquisição segmental e a aquisição silábica durante o desenvolvimento fonológico. Um estudo experimental comparando a produção de 71 crianças entre 2;0 e 5;11 anos foi conduzido para responder a três questões: i) a aquisição das líquidas /l, ɾ/ em CCV ocorre somente após a aquisição em CV, ou pode ser concomitante?; ii) o desenvolvimento de CCV espelha o desenvolvimento observado em CV?; iii) qual(is) a(s) ordem(ns) de aquisição e a(s) curva(s) desenvolvimental(is) possíveis na produção de /l, ɾ/ em CV e CCV? As médias de produção e o traçado individual do desenvolvimento das crianças participantes revelam que /l, ɾ/ não emergem em CCV necessariamente após sua estabilização em CV. Além disso, não há, necessariamente, um paralelismo entre os fenômenos aplicados em /l, ɾ/ em CCV e CV: é possível haver substituições sistemáticas ou apagamentos em CCV mas não em CV, ou em CV mas não em CCV. Ou seja, o apagamento ou substituição de /ɾ, l/ em CCV nem sempre é causado por lacunas ou instabilidades no inventário segmental demonstrado em CV. Por fim, seis diferentes percursos de estabilização foram observados nos dados coletados, e duas ordens de aquisição se destacam pela alta frequência: /l/V>/ɾ/V>C/l/V>C/ɾ/V e /l/V>/ɾ/V>C/ɾ/V>C/l/V.
O ano da morte de Ricardo Reis, de José Saramago, e os processos vetoriais de subjetividade narrativa
Authors: Adorno Karen Lorrany Neves
Published: July 2023

O presente artigo pretende explorar os indicadores vetoriais de subjetividade narrativa presentes no romance saramaguiano O ano da morte de Ricardo Reis, publicado em 1984. Parte-se do pressuposto de que no romance de José Saramago as ‘janelas de focalização’ e/ou ‘janelas de percepção’ são aberturas pelas quais o leitor acessa a subjetividade da personagem em um movimento de verticalização. Isto é, o processo focalizador e o perceptivo geralmente não acontecem isoladamente, eles dão acesso a quantidades crescentes de ‘conceitualidade’, que nada mais é do que a progressão escalar dos aspectos críticos da focalização e da percepção orientadores de um texto narrativo.
A descriptive investigation of the adequacy of bowel preparation prior to colonoscopy: protocol of a retrospective study
Authors: Gota Claudia , Bina Claudia , Di Matteo Roberta , Gatti Denise , Arcidiacono Simona , Bolgeo Tatiana , Maconi Antonio
Published: July 2023

Background: colonoscopy is the most widely used technique for examining the colorectal mucosa. The diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic reliability of the examination depend on many factors including the quality of colon cleansing and bowel preparation. The aim of the study is to determine the standard of bowel preparation in patients undergoing colonoscopy. Methods: an observational, retrospective, single-center study. Inpatients and outpatients undergoing colonoscopy at the Alessandria Hospital's SS Digestive Endoscopy between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2021 will be eligible. The study will use, the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale to assess bowel preparation. Study data will be collected by reviewing medical records and entered into the online computerized platform “Electronic Data Capture”. Conclusions: assessing the quality of bowel preparations is crucial to monitoring and detecting any problems that will be later reflected in the outcome of the procedure and enables the practitioners involved to seek possible solutions.
The Effect of Half Percent Oxymetazoline Nasal Drops on Post-Tonsillectomy Cough, Sore Throat and Bleeding in Children; a Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Masoudifar Mehrdad , Rezaeian Ahmad , Mosharaf Sheida
Published: July 2023

Background:

Considering the high prevalence of tonsillectomy in children and concerns of postoperative management, this study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the effects of oxymetazoline on bleeding, cough, and sore throat in children undergoing tonsillectomy.

Materials and Methods:

The current double-blind clinical trial study was conducted on 88 tonsillectomy candidate patients. These patients were randomly divided into two groups. In the first group, oxymetazoline 0.05% nasal spray (OXY group) and in the second group, distilled water spray (Control group) was prescribed as one puff in each nostril immediately after anesthesia induction., the nasal spray was prescribed again in both nostrils at 12 h after tonsillectomy. Then the hemodynamic parameters, post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage (PTH) and sore throat were evaluated.

Results:

The mean of the sore throat of children was not significantly different between the two groups in any of the follow-up times (P value >0.05). PTH in recovery and in the ward in the OXY group with the mean of 57.60 ± 71.82 ml and 22.11 ± 22.50 ml, respectively, was significantly lower than the control group (83.50 ± 113.64 ml and 27.52 ± 35.11 ml) (P value < 0.05). Also, the frequency of cough in the ward in the OXY group with 27.3% was significantly lower than the control group with 56.8% (P value = 0.005).

Conclusion:

Regarding the results of the present study, sore throat and hemodynamic parameters did not change significantly with the administration of oxymetazoline. But this drug has played a significant role in reducing PTH and cough in children.
Comparison of Blood Lead Levels in Children and Adolescents with and Without Functional Abdominal Pain
Authors: Famouri Fatemeh , Yazdi Maryam , Feizii Awat , Saneian Hossein , Nasri Peiman , Kelishadi Roya
Published: July 2023

Background:

Functional abdominal pain is a health concern with chronic abdominal discomfort without clear etiology. Several etiologic factors are raised in this regard, one related to environmental factors. This study aimed to compare blood lead levels between children and adolescents with and without functional abdominal pain.

Materials and Methods:

This case–control study was performed in 2019–2020 in Isfahan, Iran. The sample size was calculated as 70 cases and an equal number of controls. Cases were children and adolescents with functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID), and controls were grouped age- and sex-matched. Controls were randomly selected from those referred for routine health screening. Both groups obtained blood lead, iron, and calcium levels. All participants completed the FFQ Food Consumption and Environmental Pollutants Questionnaire.

Results:

Participants were 139 children (68 cases and 71 controls). The mean (SD) age was 9.40 (3.91) years in the FGID group and 8.79 (3.46) years in the controls (P = 0.330). The mean (SD) blood lead level was not significantly different between the FGID group and the controls (3.98 ± 2.56 vs 3.81 ± 1.96 μg/dl, respectively, P = 0.670). We found that 55.3% of children with high lead levels had FGID, while 44.4% of children with lower lead levels had FGID, but the difference was not statistically significant (P = 0.33).

Conclusion:

We found that the lead level was higher in patients with FGID than in the controls; however, this difference was not significantly different. This might be because of elevated lead levels in both groups. Future ecological studies with a large sample size are necessary in this regard.
Toxocara Infection in Dogs and Cats in Isfahan Province of Iran in 2021
Authors: Pourshahbazi Gholamreza , Khanahmad Hossein , Khadivi Reza , Yousefi Hossein A. , Mobarakeh Somayeh , Boldaji Fatemeh Hossini , Darani Hossein Yousefi
Published: July 2023

Background:

Toxocariasis is an acute or chronic disease caused by parasites of the Ascaridae family, especially Toxocara of dogs and cats. Eggs are excreted out by feces of these animals on soil. Infective eggs develop on soil which can be infective to human. In this study, infection rate of Toxocara spp. in dogs and cats of urban and rural areas of Isfahan province of Iran has been investigated.

Materials and Methods:

Three hundred and seventy-five stray dog feces and 230 stray cat feces were collected from the public environment (slaughterhouses, parks, children's playgrounds, student dormitories, university environment, streets and squares) in Isfahan province of Iran. At first, dogs' and cats' feces were examined for the presence of Toxocara spp. eggs using formalin ether method. In the second stage, by using molecular methods, Toxocara eggs spp. (Toxocara canis or Toxocara cati) were identified.

Results:

From 375 dog fecal samples, 39 (10.40%) and from 230 cat fecal samples, 38 (16.52%) were positive for presence of the Toxocara eggs.

Conclusion:

Dogs and cats in Isfahan province of Iran were infected with Toxocara parasite. These infections can be potential risk for human toxocariasis.
Failure of $L^p$ symmetry of zonal spherical harmonics
Authors: Beiner Gabriel , Verreault William
Published: July 2023

We show that the 2-sphere does not exhibit symmetry of

L^p

norms of eigenfunctions of the Laplacian for

p\geq 6

, which answers a question of Jakobson and Nadirashvili. In other words, there exists a sequence of spherical eigenfunctions

\psi_n

, with eigenvalues

\lambda_n\to\infty

as

n\to\infty

, such that the ratio of the

L^p

norms of the positive and negative parts of the eigenfunctions does not tend to

1

as

n\to\infty

when

p\geq 6

. Our proof relies on fundamental properties of the Legendre polynomials and Bessel functions of the first kind.
Spectral estimates for the Dirichlet Laplacian on spiral-shaped regions
Authors: Barseghyan Diana , Exner Pavel
Published: July 2023

We derive spectral estimates of the Lieb–Thirring type for eigenvalues of Dirichlet Laplacians on strictly shrinking spiral-shaped domains.
Limit theorems on the mesoscopic scale for the Anderson model
Authors: Grinshpon Yoel
Published: July 2023

In this paper, we study eigenvalue fluctuations of the finite volume Anderson model in the mesoscopic scale. We carry out this study in a regime of exponential localization and prove a central limit theorem for the eigenvalue counting function in a shrinking interval.
Тепловые свойства двумерного осциллятора Клейна-Гордона в пространстве-времени космической струны
Authors: Bouzenada Abdelmalek , Boumali Abdelmalek , Serdouk Fadila
Published: July 2023

Изучаются тепловые и магнитные свойства двумерного осциллятора Клейна-Гордона в пространстве-времени космической струны. Эти свойства определяются статистической суммой, которая вычисляется с помощью приближения Пуассона. Получено аналитическое выражение для статистической суммы, и на его основе численно рассчитаны энтропия, удельная теплоемкость, намагниченность и магнитная восприимчивость рассматриваемой модели. Основное внимание уделено анализу зависимости этих характеристик от параметров космической струны, приложенного магнитного поля и температуры. Расчеты показали, что для рассматриваемого осциллятора намагниченность отрицательна при любой температуре.
Peran Gereja Dalam Akreditasi Perguruan Tinggi Teologi
Authors: Tanyid Maidiantius
Published: July 2023

The Christian Church must play a role in various aspects for the advancement of ministry and quality improvement both internally and externally to the church. The command of the Lord Jesus in Matthew 28:20 “Teach them to do everything that I teach you. And know that I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” This command became the basis for the church to achieve quality improvement. Churches and universities are two parts that cannot be separated in carrying out the Great Commission of Jesus Christ. The Church must play a role in supporting Christian Education through the formation of the character of human resources in the church. Higher Education is a theological kitchen thar influences the quality of the church and the church becomes an educational agent whose role is to support the growth of quality tertiary institutions. The church’s role is to prepare a quality generation and support the efforts of universities in running the education system to achieve quality universities that are able to compete in various situations.
Inhibitory potential of Phaseolus lunatus L. Seeds to Digestive Enzymes
Authors: Mehreen Zaheer  , Anum Kalim  , Shah Ali Ul Qadar  , Ahmed Salman , Muhammad Mohtasheem Ul Hasan
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Study was taken with an objective to investigate the inhibitory effect of Phaseolus lunatus seeds extract on three enzymes (α-amylase, maltase and glucoamylase) which are involved in diabetes. The disadvantages related with the use of synthetic drugs make it necessary to search for alternative drugs from medicinal plants. One therapeutic approach for the treatment of postprandial hyperglycaemia is to decrease the plasma glucose level which can be attained by lowering the starch hydrolysis by digestive enzymes such as α-amylase, maltase and glucoamylase. The use of synthetic antidiabetic agents caused gastrointestinal side effects.  Methods: Hence, the research was aimed to evaluate the potential of Phaseolus lunatus seeds extract to inhibit α-amylase, maltase and glucoamylase as a possible mechanism of hypoglycemia caused by this plant with less side effects.  Phaseolus lunatus, also known as Lima bean, is native to Tropical America and are grown throughout the world. Lima bean has been prescribed traditionally to treat different diseases including diabetes. Result: The results of the present study showed that Phaseolus lunatus seeds extract have exerted both time and concentration dependent significant inhibitory effect on these digestive enzymes which might be due to cumulative effect of phytoconstituents present in the plant extract. Conclusion: Therefore, it can be said that the part of mechanisms by which Phaseolus lunatus exhibited its antidiabetic activity might be through the inhibition of these digestive enzyme.
PEOPLE'S PERCEPTION OF THE SPREADING NEWS HOAX ON RESIDENTS HAS BEEN AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN THE VILLAGE PERCUT SEI VILLAGE
Authors: Hasugian Buyung Solihin , Prayoga J. , Elyas Ananda Hadi
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT The spread of the corona virus, otherwise known as the covid-19, is growing, as news of its origin (hoax) spreads into the citizen timeline +62. Her comments ranged from netizens' upload that makassar's citizens were positive about corona so that it could be spread by air that is disrupting the media sanity. Not only physical and mental health but also mental health. Our daily activities must also be wholesome and aberrant behavior to be avoided. As with the media, media mental health is something to be respected. Failure to receive and process information from many different time lines can easily lead to disaligned channels, leading to user psychology that may be affected. The long-term objective of this study is to produce and provide information to the public, especially so that news may not be easily swayed. Many people, after hearing false reports, quickly conclude that the news is true. Therefore, the purpose of this study is not to analyze people's perceptions as well as to know how their perceptions in response to and receiving news hoaxes in society. The study also detracts from public perception, especially from people's negative assessments of lies that they often hear and receive. The public will learn to digest the news well by seeking information from other media. As more and more hoaxes, more and more information is revealed. The study will be done in the village office of ponds. The method used was qualitative method, a random selection of sample data sources. Sample data source identification, the proposal is still preliminary and will be developed further by field researchers. The main data-gathering techniques are observation, in-depth interviews, library studies, and a combination of all three or cross-examination. Thus, overcoming the completeness of data while doing research will require planning to examine the validity of the data.Keyword: spread, news, hoax, covid-19
Gold, Silver and Bronze Analysis of Three Fragments of Technical Ceramic from Elsfleth-Hogenkamp, Germany
Authors: Merkel Stephen , Schlotfeldt Saryn , Struckmeyer Katrin
Published: July 2023

Two crucible fragments were found during recent excavations in levels dated to the Roman imperial period in Elsfleth-Hogenkamp, a  site interpreted to be a beach market located at the junction of the Hunte and Weser Rivers with water access to the North Sea. The  crucible fragments were discovered in cultural layers dated to the 2nd-3rd centuries AD in an excavation trench placed near the  concentration of metalworking debris, copper-alloy objects and casting waste found during terestrial metaldetecting surveys. Near this concentration in southwest part of the site, a fragment of technical ceramic with copper-alloy corrosion products was found as a  surface find. These three pieces of technical ceramic were investigated by optical and scanning electron microscopy and compared  with five pottery sherds of local manufacture. Evidence of the casting of gold, silver, bronze and copper was found as well as the  importation of high quality technical ceramic. This study focuses on the material and technical aspects of the metallurgical ceramics  and the results raise further questions on the meaning and organization of metalworking at the site.
The Influence of Team Invasion Sports’ Participation in the Phase Angle of Youth Athletes
Authors:   Research Center for Sport, Physical Education, Exercise and Health (CIDEFES), Lusófona University, 1749-024, Portugal, Rodrigues Cirillo Everton Luis , Teoldo Israel ,   Center of Research and Studies in Soccer, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), 36570-900, Brazil, Tavares Cirillo Fabiane ,   Sports Science Department, State University of Londrina (UEL), Londrina, 86057-970, Brazil, Pompeo Alberto ,   Research Center for Sport, Physical Education, Exercise and Health (CIDEFES), Lusófona University, 1749-024, Portugal,Sports Science Department, State University of Londrina (UEL), Londrina, 86057-970, Brazil, Cirillo Marcelo Angelo ,   Department of Exact Sciences, Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Lavras, 37203-202, Brazil, Dourado Antônio Carlos ,   Sports Science Department, State University of Londrina (UEL), Londrina, 86057-970, Brazil, Vilaça-Alves José ,   Department of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real 5000, Portugal,Centro de Investigação em Desporto, Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano (CIDESD), Vila Real 5000, Portugal, Casanova Filipe ,   Research Center for Sport, Physical Education, Exercise and Health (CIDEFES), Lusófona University, 1749-024, Portugal
Published: July 2023

Team invasion sports are characterized as ball games, played by two opponents, aiming to score points or goals. The aim intended to verify which team invasion sport presents a greater probability to obtain a higher phase angle (PhA) value, considering the age, time of practice, vertical jump tests and handgrip strength of young athletes. A total of 248 young athletes were evaluated. After performing the correlations between the PhA and categorical variables (sport and sex) and covariables (age, time of practice- t, squat jump- SJ, countermovement jump- CMJ, and handgrip strength left or right- HGSl or HGSr), we developed an equation from a logistic regression model, aiming to better interpret the probability to obtain a higher PhA. Our findings showed a significant correlation (p< 0.05) ranging from weak to moderate between the PhA and age (r=0.268), t (r =0.206), SJ (r=0.330), CMJ (r= 0.277), HGSr (r=0.537), and HGSl (r=0.523). Considering the median value of the PhA (7.7o) as a cut-off point, youth soccer players were the most likely to have 2.2 more chances to reach a higher PhA, followed by Futsal (2.13), and Rugby (2.01) players. Considering our equation, we suggested that higher PhA values predisposed the Soccer, Futsal and Rugby players to express greater jumping capacity or handgrip tests. Considering the advantage of using PhA as a marker of a healthy body composition profile, the magnitude of these probabilities to reach higher values of strength performance in young athletes may depend on the sport practiced and their exposure to specific training.
Analysis of the Values and Meaning of the Kulisusu Ethnic Traditional Weaving Fabric Craft Motifs
Authors:   Universitas Halu Oleo, Kendari, Indonesia, Jamiludin Jamiludin , Sulisvia Sulisvia ,   Universitas Halu Oleo, Kendari, Indonesia, Bauto La Ode Monto ,   Universitas Halu Oleo, Kendari, Indonesia
Published: July 2023

The purposes of this research were (1) to analyze the process of making Kulisusu ethnic woven fabrics (2) to analyze the meaning of the motifs contained in the traditional Kulisusu ethnic woven crafts (3) to analyze the educational values contained in the traditional Kulisusu ethnic woven crafts. This research is a qualitative research and uses a descriptive approach. Data collection is carried out using observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that the process of making Kulisusu ethnic woven fabric crafts consisted of 9 stages, namely 1) materials; 2) tools 3) traditional rituals 4) drawing motifs: 5) spinning threads; 6) sorting yarn (pouluri); 7) Arranging yarn (Lopo); 8) tying the motifs on the warp; and 9) weaving (Mohoru). The meaning of the motif contained in the woven fabric of the Kulisusu ethnicity is the vertical motif which means the relationship between humans and the God; horizontal motifs that are meaningful about human relationships with other humans; and natural motifs that are meaningful about the relationship between humans and nature. The educational values contained in the traditional weaving crafts of the Kulisusu ethnicity are religious values, honest values, love for the motherland, social care values and responsibility values.
Role of Dietary Management and Physical Activity in Control of Hypertension in Rural Areas of Punjab-A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Singh Harjot , Devgun Priyanka , Nagpal Manisha , Bindra Paramjot , Kaur Mansimar , Mehta Amarveer
Published: July 2023

Introduction: As reported by WHO, hypertension is the third ‘killer’ disease, accounting for one in every eight deaths worldwide.
Many modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors are found to be associated with the disease.
The present study aims to determine the role of dietary management and physical activity in the control of hypertension in a given population.
Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted that. Study included all hypertensive patients (290) from the field practice area of a tertiary care institute. A self-constructed, pretested questionnaire was used to enquire about the socio- demographic factors and other risk factors associated with hypertension. The data was analyzed using SPSS 23 and valid conclusions were drawn by using the chi-square test.
Results: Out of 290 patients, 204 (70.3%) were females and 86 (29.7%) were males. Univariate analysis identified decreased salt intake, decreased fatty food consumption, physical activity, stress management, and spiritual help as highly significant factors affecting hypertension. On multivariate analysis, physical activity, stress management and spiritual help were found to be significant.
Conclusion: The study showed that physical activity, stress management and spiritual help were significantly associated with hypertension control among the elderly. Measures should be taken to create awareness about lifestyle modifications in the control of hypertension.
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice related to Tuberculosis among Rural and Urban Community of North India
Authors: Mittal Vineeta , Singh Vikramjeet , Kumar Hemant
Published: July 2023

Tuberculosis is known as one of the long-standing and dominating health problems affecting people and the extent further escalates in a developing country like India. A pre-evaluated feedback structured questionnaire was validated and adopted to get their quantitative data from 424 respondents. In the present study urban respondents (60.8%) gave affirmative responses regarding awareness of TB, especially with mobile media as their major source of information, followed by information from healthcare workers. Rural respondents were less expressed and deficient on knowledge of TB transmission and preventive methods. Prevention practices toward TB are claimed to be high in urban population because 79.48% believed that early diagnosis, prompt treatment and avoiding poor hygiene and crowded environment are effective strategies to cease the transmission of TB. Effective preventive and informative strategies should be employed in rural border areas to make up for the knowledge gap found among rural and urban populations in this study.
Effect of COVID-19 on Menstruation: An Observational Study
Authors: Singh Muskan , Kaur Manjinder , Verma Anjana , Sharma Nalini
Published: July 2023

Introduction: COVID-19 patients have been reported to have systemic complications. Analyzing its effect on the endocrine
system is essential to ensure women’s reproductive health.
Aim: This study aimed to determine the effect of COVID-19 disease on menstruation.
Methods: It was a hospital-based cross-sectional study conducted from October 2021 to April 2022, using a validated questionnaire
to collect the data. The study included females (15 to 49 years) who had confirmed COVID infection.
Results: A total of 132 females participated in the study. For 29 (22%) patients presenting with menstrual cycle changes, most common change was prolonged cycle (14%). An increase in menstrual volume was reported by 12%, where as 35% of patients experienced more pain during menstruation. Menstrual irregularities were significantly higher in severe infection (p-value 0.04).
Conclusion: There were transient changes in menstruation in COVID-19-infected patients, with a higher probability of menstruation abnormalities among severely infected patients.
Reflection of the principle - a consumer, managing relations (CMR) in the assortment policy of the existing players in the food industry
Authors: Karpenko V. Yu. , Tamova M. Yu. , Dzhum T. A. , Barashkina E. V.
Published: July 2023

The article presents an overview of customer relationship management approaches. These  approaches are associated with CRM and CMR systems. The key aspects in them are personalization and  individualization in working with consumers, which provides certain advantages for catering companies,  including those in hotels. As such an approach, a direction in the assortment policy is considered - a  special menu «AntiJetlag», which is most relevant for the catering service of accommodation facilities.  This direction of the assortment policy is analyzed on the basis of the restaurant practice of the leading  hotels in Krasnodar. The purpose of the study is to identify ways to form a loyalty system through keeping  records of features and consumer wishes, based on innovative solutions related to the guest relationship  management system based on the special AntiJetlag menu, based on new forms of service and  technological ideas. Research methods: analysis, synthesis, generalization, observation and forecasting.  Results and discussion: the article focuses on the fact that it is not enough to sell an assortment position  or service to guests. They must be sold correctly, based on the tastes and capabilities of the guests. This  is due to the trend of personalization and individualization of the guest, which is fundamental when  developing a special menu «AntiJetlag». This is how all guest preferences are clarified, including arrival  from which city, time spent in flight, whether there are any contraindications in order to choose a personal  diet from the AntiJetlag menu using ingredients that help alleviate jetlag symptoms. Conclusions: in order  to provide the guest with the best customer service, individualization is necessary in working with him,  which is the basis of a proactive service that contributes to the growth of consumer loyalty and increases  the likelihood of him returning to this hotel and restaurant complex again.
Development of grain drink technology based on unsteamed buckwheat
Authors: Kerimova G. M. , Fomenko I. A. , Pivchenko A. R. , Sokolov I. R.
Published: July 2023

Herbal drinks are products that have already become familiar to supporters of a «dairyfree  » diet, vegetarians and people with lactase deficiency. There is a wide range of drinks on the market,  among them the most popular types are cereals, legumes, nuts. It is difficult to find a worthy replacement  for cow milk due to the specific organoleptic indicators of raw materials, the content of certain  components that cause allergies or intolerance when they are used. As a substrate for the research, green  buckwheat has been chosen, which does not contain gluten, has a rich biochemical composition and is a  hypoallergenic product. Unlike heat-treated cereals, unsteamed cereals retain more functional  components in their composition. The article proposes a method for obtaining a lactose-free and glutenfree  vegetable drink based on unsteamed buckwheat. The aim of the research is to select the parameters  for the production of a grain drink. The rational concentration of the introduced substrate and the dosage  of enzyme preparations of maltogenic amylase and α-amylase have been determined. Taking into account  the features characteristic of the hydrolysable raw materials, the parameters of enzymatic hydrolysis with  a minimum temperature effect and holding time have been proposed. In the research amylolytic enzymes  from Novozymes (Denmark) and Sibbiopharm (Russia) have been used to reduce the viscosity of a highstarch  substrate, which complicates the technological process of producing a vegetable drink, and to  create the desired organoleptic indicators. In the finished drink, the final indicators of the content of  protein, fat, reducing substances, dry substances have been detected. The finished product is also a source  of soluble dietary fiber, which has a positive effect on the human microbiome.
Evaluation of hydrodynamic flows of cellular fluid in artificially formed continuums of plant material structure
Authors: Sosnin M. D. , Shorstky I. A.
Published: July 2023

Aim. The aim of the research is to evaluate hydrodynamic flows of cellular fluid in artificially formed channels of the structure of plant materials as a result of exposure to atmospheric spark discharge. The article presents some features of the flow of cellular fluid in artificially formed channels of plant materials after passing an atmospheric spark discharge. Expressions of hydrodynamics of idealized physical models are used to describe them. As a confirmation of the received data, the experimental part has been set.

The Methods. The authors consider the case when the initial plant material is pre-treated with a spark discharge; its influence arises a new continuum in the structure of the material in the form of a throughinduced channel. Expressions of intracellular fluid outflow time and pressure power based on Poiseuille's law are given for electrically induced channels. The experimental part of the work includes spark discharge treatment of plant material – carrots cut into discs with a diameter of 24 mm and a thickness of 3 and 9 mm to determine the dependence of the amount of released cellular fluid on the duration of the experiment and the discharge current mode.

The Results. It has been established that atmospheric spark discharge treatment contributes to the formation of new continuums in the structure of plant materials. With an increase in the intensity of treatment, the area of the moisture trace from the carrot disk increases and, as a result, the amount of released intracellular fluid. For the sake of clarity of the experiments, graphs of the dependence of the processing intensity on the amount of liquid released have been presented, corresponding expressions given.

Conclusion. The obtained experimental data and dependencies will be useful when considering more complex mass transfer processes in capillary-porous bodies using preliminary electrophysical processing.
Variability of wintering oat hoodness under the influence of external environmental conditions
Authors: Kuzenko M. V.
Published: July 2023

The article presents the results of assessment of varieties and lines of wintering oats cultivated in the soil and climatic conditions of the Republic of Adygea from the competitive variety trial nursery on the content of the husk depending on environmental factors.

For comparison, agricultural years of 2017-2018 and 2021-2022 have been taken; they differ in the phase of plant development before leaving for winter and the amount of precipitation in the springsummer period. In the course of the research, generally accepted methods have been used, including «The Guidelines for the Study and Preservation of the World Collection of Barley and Oats» and GOST 10843- 76. A detailed analytical review of climatic conditions in the study period has been given, weather conditions compared with the main phases of plant growth and development, and their influence on lodging resistance and filminess of wintering oats noted. The rates of onset of heading phase and wax ripeness of grain have been analyzed, the difference in the date of their onset by years determined.

As a result, data have been obtained on the husk content in oat grain per year with sufficient and excessive moisture, and the group and range of husk content variation determined. It was established that during the research period, the variability of hoodness from agrometeorological conditions was 7-8%, and from varietal characteristics 1-4%. In a year with excess moisture, the percentage of varieties with an average husk content increases, and the number with a low content of it decreases. All varieties and lines of overwintering oats have low and medium grain hoodness. Samples with low and medium content of husk, which keep this economically valuable trait stable and unchanged in years with different amounts of precipitation and are of interest for further breeding work have been selected.
Kewirausahaan Sosial Dalam Perspektif Ekonomi Islam
Authors: Hasibuan Hizbullah
Published: July 2023

Business is a movement to satisfy needs that are overwhelmingly popular by many gatherings. Business venture today has encountered a change in direction from one benefit to another situated to be a social mission. Social business venture/social business exercises viewed as an option in taking care of monetary issues social. As a country where most individuals are Muslims what's more, considering the inescapable development of social business venture, then Islamic financial matters accompanies a perspective on data about the connection between friendly business and the upsides of Islamic regulation. Social exercises business when seen from the execution program plays practically a similar part with the point of Islamic financial matters itself with an end goal to increment development and financial prosperity. This study utilizes the writing survey strategy, in particular by gather a few ideas that are ordered from the exploration factors then, at that point, consolidated into another logical review. Moreover, the reason for making This examination is to add a little reference to the investigation of Social Entrepreneurship in the viewpoint of Islamic Economics.
Presentación atípica de rotura de seno de Valsalva derecho aneurismático con insuficiencia aortica severa
Authors: Serrano-Sánchez Miguel Ángel , Sotomayor-Estrada Alfredo , Cubas W Samir
Published: July 2023

Aneurysm of the Sinus of Valsalva (ASV) is a rare abnormality and affects less than 0.1% of the general population. We describe the case of a 37-year-old woman with a clinical presentation characterized by dyspnea, palpitations, and syncope of 6 years of evolution. The echocardiographic study revealed a right ASV with a sub pulmonary interventricular perforation of 8mm and producing a regurgitant jet into the right ventricle, causing dilatation of the right ventricular outflow tract, pulmonary artery, and severe aortic insufficiency Carpentier ID. The patient underwent successful repair of the defect and interventricular perforation, and valve replacement was not necessary. Timely echocardiographic diagnosis and early surgery are the main predictors that make the difference between an excellent outcome and certain death.
Cardiac magnetic resonance as a risk re-stratification tool in apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Authors: Larriva Ana María , Rosales Uvera Sandra , Vásquez Zuilma , Fernández Beatriz , Chango Azanza Diego Xavier
Published: July 2023

Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (ApHCM) can result in the formation of a left ventricular apical aneurysm and progressive myocardial fibrosis, which is associated with a worse prognosis. We present the case of a 76-year-old man previously diagnosed with ApHCM seven years ago, who has been under clinical follow-up. Serial cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging was performed in 2013 and 2020 due to suspected apical aneurysm formation based on echocardiographic evaluation. The 2020 CMR imaging revealed an increase in myocardial fibrosis observed through late-gadolinium enhancement images and, for the first time, a small apical aneurysm that was not clearly visualized on two-dimensional echocardiography. The time course leading to the development of an ApHCM aneurysm is not well-defined and may impact the clinical course.
SGLT2-remmers en hun directe cardiorenaal beschermende effect: niet zomaar glucoseverlagende producten
Authors: Strubbe M. , Caerels S. , David K. , Naesens M. , Vanassche T. , Mertens A. , Mathieu C.
Published: July 2023

Beyond glucose, the cardiorenal protective effects of SGLT2 inhibitors

In recent years, the sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) have become the most discussed anti-diabetes agents, with effects that go beyond their original role as glucose-lowering drugs. The gluco-metabolic effects of SGLT2i are well known with a minor reduction in HbA1c, weight loss and a blood pressure-lowering effect. Initially developed as glucose-lowering products, cardiac ‘safety studies’ commissioned by regulatory instances soon uncovered their significant cardiorenal protective effects. SGLT2i reduce hospitalizations for heart failure (both in people with a preserved and in people with a reduced ejection fraction) and cardiovascular mortality, and have nephroprotective properties. These effects were independent of the degree of renal impairment, persisted up to a very low kidney function and have now been proven in both diabetic and non-diabetic patients. Their side effect profile is well recognised, with mainly (uro)genital infections and rarely diabetic ketoacidosis. Education usually prevents these side effects.

Reimbursement in Belgium is mainly based on the glucose-lowering properties of SGLT2i in patients with type 2 diabetes. However, this has recently been expanded to patients with heart failure (prevention of hospitalization) and renal insufficiency (prevention of renal function decline), with or without diabetes.
Convection in a Compressible Rotating Viscoelastic Fluid
Authors: Kumar Pardeep
Published: July 2023

The aim of the present work was to study the thermosolutal convection in a compressible rotatory Rivlin-Ericksen viscoelastic fluid in permeable media. Following linear stability theory and normal mode analysis method, the dispersion relation is obtained. For the case of stationary convection, the Rivlin-Ericksen viscoelastic fluid behaves like an ordinary Newtonian fluid. The compressibility, stable solute gradient and rotation are found to postpone the onset of convection, whereas medium permeability hastens or postpones the onset of convection for the case of stationary convection. Also it is found that the system is stable for and under the condition , the system becomes unstable. The case of overstability has also been considered wherein sufficient conditions for the non-existence of overstability are obtained. The stable solute gradient and rotation are found to introduce oscillatory modes in the system.
Blake and Music, 2022
Authors: Oliveira Camila , Whittaker Jason
Published: July 2023

If 2021 saw a considerable addition to the corpus of Blake settings and tracks inspired by his poetry, 2022 witnessed something of an explosion, with almost a hundred releases recorded from this year alone. As has been evident for some time, this rapid acceleration is due to the growth of streaming services, with almost every track in the listings below being offered by Amazon, Apple, Spotify or—​increasingly popular with artists—​Bandcamp. As the barriers to entry decline, more and more independent artists are making their music available. This, of course, is true of all music, but it is significant that Blake’s hold on the musical imagination is growing (and not just in terms of new versions of old favorites, such as “Jerusalem” or “The Tyger”).
The Unified Model of Electronic Government Adoption (UMEGA): A Systematic Literature Review with Meta-Analysis
Authors: Saleh Rakib Ahmed , Haizan Nor Rozi Nor , Islam Md. Tariqul , Jusoh Yusmadi Yah , Abdullah Salfarina
Published: July 2023

The unified Model of Electronic Government Adoption (UMEGA) was developed to bring novel insight into the context of citizen adoption of e-government services. As UMEGA is a recently evolved model, it demonstrates unequivocally the necessity for evaluating this model tailored to adopting e-government from the citizens’ perspective. The current study aims to perform a systematic literature review on the empirical validation of the UMEGA accomplished in several countries since its inception in 2017 by following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. PRISMA is performed to synthesize the findings and analyze the performance of the constructs of the UMEGA. The systematic literature review encompassed the general characteristics, overall descriptive statistics, and synthesis of the constructs, analytical tools, and findings of the selected empirical articles. In the present study, the meta-analysis offered a strong confidence and prediction interval and significant combined effect size, suggesting that the constructs of the UMEGA, namely, performance expectancy, social influence, perceived risk, and facilitating conditions, significantly influenced attitude and behavioral intention to use e-government services. The association between attitude and behavioral intention is also found to be significant. The heterogeneity of the true effect of behavioral intention among empirical studies was partially explained by subgrouping in terms of sampling techniques, and E-government Development Index (EGDI) moderated the association between attitude and behavioral intention. The current study’s findings can serve as a solid foundation for knowledge expansion, easing the way for theoretical development and helping the government understand what aspects need to be considered while establishing initiatives to enhance the utilization of e-government services.