bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Influence Of Raw Material Costs And Direct Labor Costs On Production Results (Case Study On The Sotong Duaputra Factory)
Authors: Lismandini Lismandini , Lestari Suci Putri , Barlian Barin
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of raw material costs and direct labor costs on production results partially or simultaneously at the Duaputra cuttlefish factory for the period 2020-2021. The data collection method in this study is an empirical study method. The data used is secondary data obtained directly from the company with data samples taken 24 months. Data analysis in this study used coefficient of determination analysis using SPSS 25 . Based on the results of this study, the cost of raw materials and direct labor costs simultaneously have a significant effect on the production at the Duaputra cuttlefish factory. The cost of raw materials partially has a significant effect on production results. Partial direct labor costs have no significant effect on production results. Therefore, it is suggested that the Duaputra cuttlefish factory can optimize its production by saving resources, so that production costs decrease and production results increase.
The Influence Of Brand Ambassador And Consumer Habits Of Purchasing Decisions For Nature Republic Products (Survey On Nature Republic’s Consumers In Tasikmalaya)
Authors: Fauziah Reza Ayu , Fitriadi Budhi Wahyu , Pauzy Depy Muhamad
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the influence of brand ambassador and consumer habits of purchasing decisions for Nature Republic products.. The method used in this research is a quantitative approach method with a survey method. The population in this study is unknown and the sample is taken using random sampling. While the determination of the number of respondents (samples) using purposive sampling as many as 100 respondents. The analytical tool used is multiple regression analysis. SPSS version 25 is used. The results show that brand ambassador and consumer habits simultaneously have a significant effect on purchasing decisions for nature republic products. Brand ambassador partially has a significant effect on purchasing decisions. Consumer habits have a significant effect on purchasing decisisons.
Effect of Product Quality And Promotion On Purchase Decisions
Authors: Fatimah Tessa Fitrah Nur , Sutrisna Arga , Pauzy Depy Muhamad
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of product quality and promotion on purchasing decisions at Skin Crackers Sadulur Tasikmalaya. The method used in this research is quantitative and quality methods with a survey approach. With a total sample of 100 consumers as respondents, the data collected was primary data, data analysis in this study used multiple regression analysis, correlation coefficient and determination coefficient using SPSS software. The results of this study indicate that product quality and promotion simultaneously have a significant effect on purchasing decisions. Partially product quality has a significant effect on purchasing decisions. And also partially promotion has a significant effect on purchasing decisions.
Analysis of the Marketing Strategy of Savings Products to Increase the Number of Customers at Bank Muamalat Indonesia KCP Stabat
Authors: Muliani Siska
Published: December 2022

Bank is an institution in the financial sector whose function is to collect funds from the public and distribute funds to the public in the form of credit.  Islamic banks are financial institutions whose processes are carried out according to Islamic principles and do not contain usury in them.  Islamic banks refer to the provisions of the Koran for the rules of muamalat.  Islamic banks have grown rapidly in the world since the formation of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) in 1975. Since then it has been calculated that hundreds of Islamic banks have grown throughout the world, such as from Islamic countries and non-Islamic countries.  Islamic banks have now increased their funds like conventional banks in general. Islamic banks have become collectors and distributors of Muslim funds both for purposes related to worship such as funds from infaq, sadaqah, and zakat or muamalah, namely al-wadi deposits.  ah and mudharabah.  One of the PT.  Bank Muamalat Indonesia is PT.  Bank Muamalat Indonesia KCP Stabat, has a variety of products similar to PT.  Other Bank Muamalat Indonesia, both fund raising products, fund distribution products and service products.  One type of fundraising product is savings.  The various kinds of savings at PT.  Bank Muamalat Indonesia KCP Stabat, namely general savings, including: my savings, Muamalat iB savings, Muamalat Prima iB savings, iB Muamalat Sahabat savings.  The marketing strategy for Savings products carried out by Bank Muamalat KCP Stabat is based on the 4Ps (Product, Price, Place, and Promotion).  As well as the promotion of savings products with the presence of the Muamalat Din application which can be used as an attraction for the public to open savings at Bank Muamalat KCP Stabat.
Analysis Of Product Design And Product Quality To Purchase Decisions
Authors: Ananda Desthilia Hendra , Yusnita Rita Tri , Lestari Suci Putri
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the analysis of product design and product quality on purchasing decisions (a survey of consumers who buy bag products at the Tazik Art Shop). The method used is a quantitative approach with the survey method. With a research sample of 100 consumers who buy bag products at the Tazik Art Shop. The data used is primary data. The analytical tool used in this study is multiple regression using SPSS 26.0. The results showed that the design of the bag product at the Tazik Art Shop shop had a very good rating classification, the quality of the bag product at the Tazik Art Shop shop had a very good rating classification, the decision to buy a bag at the Tazik Art Shop shop had a good rating classification. Simultaneously product design and product quality have a significant influence on purchasing decisions. Partially Product Design has an insignificant effect on the increase in purchasing decisions, partially Product Quality has a significant effect on purchasing decisions
Technical-economic analysis of the implementation of a microgrid with integration of renewable energies in the Esmeraldas Canton, Ecuador
Authors: Chere-Quiñónez Byron Fernando , Martínez-Peralta Alejandro Javier , Mercado-Bautista Jorge Daniel
Published: December 2022

The integration of renewable energy technologies and the consequent reduction in investment costs has led to an increase in the use of distributed energy resources (DER), which has allowed the deployment of more and more microgrids. Despite the many benefits that can be derived from microgrids, they still face many barriers to participating in the electricity industry compared to traditional grids. This paper proposes to address the implications of installing renewable energy in the parish 5 de Agosto, Stone Mine Sector of the city of Esmeraldas, through a technical-economic analysis of the implementation of a microgrid using the HOMER network software. The analysis shows that implementing a microgrid for renewable energy production significantly reduces total costs, unit energy costs and carbon dioxide emissions over the entire project life cycle. Finally, it is concluded that the photovoltaic matrix produces 82.3%, wind turbines 15.3% and the contribution from the grid is 2.45% of the total energy, respectively.  The percentage of renewable energies in the system is 100%.
Quality of life of patients undergoing haemodialysis at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, The Gambia
Authors: Mamina Sambou  , Haddy Tunkara Bah  , Yusupha Sanyang
Published: December 2022

Background: Renal Replacement Therapies (RRTs) like haemodialysis only partially correct the symptoms experienced by a patient but provoke additional changes in his/her lifestyle. These changes can affect the Quality of life (QOL) of the patients. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to measure the quality of life of patients undergoing haemodialysis at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), The Gambia Method: A cross-sectional study design was used. The Kidney Disease Quality of Life –Short Form (KDQOL-SF) questionnaire was adapted and used to collect data from 44 participants undergoing haemodialysis at the time of data collection. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 20 and t-test and Analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to determine the difference in the quality of life, among the patients in relation to their demographic variables. Results: The finding showed that the majority of the patients were female 30(68.2%) and the mean age was 43.3 years ranging from 20- 80 years. Hypertension was the major cause of renal failure (n=27; 61.4%) of the patients. The patients had a poor quality of life with a mean score of 34. 8%. Independent t-test shows that the Physical Composite Score (PCS), Mental Composite Score (MCS), and Kidney Disease Composite Score (KDCS) were all higher in males compared to females, with PCS being significant at a p-value of 0.007 and KDCS at a P-value of 0.01. The MCS was significantly higher among the unmarried patients at a p-value of 0.022 as well as for diabetes and hypertension compared to unknown causes of Kidney Conclusion: The low PCS, MCS, and KDCS among the patients receiving haemodialysis treatment in EFSTH indicate poor quality of life. Therefore, more efforts need to be done to improve the quality of life for these patients.
Performance and carcass characteristics of broiler finisher fed diets containing water hyacinth meal as a replacement for wheat offal
Authors: Odukoya S. O  , Sodeeq A. E  , Orimoogunje A.A  , Adewole A.O
Published: December 2022

This study was conducted to evaluate the performance and carcass characteristics of broilers finisher fed diets containing water hyacinth meal as a replacement for wheat offal at various inclusion levels. Ninety broiler finisher were used for this study which were allotted equally into three dietary treatments such that Treatment 1 served as the Control without inclusion of water hyacinth meal; Treatment 2 had inclusion of 5% water hyacinth meal and Treatment 3 were served the inclusion of 10% water hyacinth as a replacement for wheat offal respectively in a Completely Randomized Design. Data were collected on performance and carcass characteristics of the chicken, the data were subjected to analysis of variance using SAS. Result revealed that there was no significantly difference (p>0.05) in the initial weight, final weight, total weight gain and average daily weight gain among the control and water hyacinth meal diets. However, there were significant (p<0.05) differences in the feed intake, average daily feed intake and the feed conversion ratio of the experimental birds. There was no significant differences (p>0.05) of the treatments on carcass characteristics of the chicken except in the weight of the head and shank of the chicken. Based on the result obtained, it is therefore concluded that inclusion of water hyacinth meal up to 10% as a replacement for wheat offal in broiler finisher diet did not have effect on growth performance as well as carcass characteristics. Thus it is recommended that further studies could be conducted on increasing the inclusion levels of water hyacinth meal as supplementary diet or replacement of wheat offal in broiler production
TENDÊNCIA TEMPORAL E DISTRIBUIÇÃO ESPACIAL DA DENGUE NO BRASIL
Authors: Rodrigues da Silva Thiago , Araújo Nascimento Costa Ana Karla , Nascimento Alves Kelle Araújo , Neves Santos Alisson , de França Cota Matheus
Published: December 2022

Objetivo: determinar a tendência e a distribuição espacial dos casos confirmados de dengue no Brasil, no período de 2009 a 2019.

Método: trata-se de um estudo ecológico, longitudinal, de série histórica, dos casos de dengue disponíveis no Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação. Os dados foram analisados por meio da tendência e da distribuição espacial.

Resultados: o estudo denotou tendência estacionária do coeficiente de incidência (R= 0,091; p > 0,05). Dentre as regiões brasileiras, a região Centro-Oeste foi a que se destacou, apresentando 42,04% de incidência dos casos. Em relação aos Estados brasileiros o Acre foi o que obteve maior incidência, revelando 45,06%. E sobre a forma grave da dengue, destacou-se a região Sudeste com 38,35% dos casos.

Conclusão: a partir das análises epidemiológicas, conclui-se que a dengue, no Brasil, continua como relevante problema de saúde pública, tendo em vista seu elevado número de casos.
EFETIVIDADE DO ÁCIDO ASCÓRBICO E SOLUÇÃO FISIOLÓGICA NO ACESSO VENOSO CENTRAL PEDIÁTRICO: ENSAIO CLÍNICO RANDOMIZADO
Authors: Giacomozzi Leticia Morgana , Vieira Cavalcante Silva Regina Paula , Reichembach Danski Mitzy Tannia , Carreiro José Eduardo , Figueira da Silva Rodrigo , Mozara Giacomozzi Clélia , dos Reis Wosnes Thaline
Published: December 2022

Objetivo: comparar a efetividade entre o uso de ácido ascórbico e solução fisiológica 0,9% na prevenção de obstrução de cateter venoso central pediátrico.

Método: ensaio clínico randomizado realizado em Hospital Público do Paraná, entre os meses de junho de 2018 a outubro de 2019 com 152 participantes, dos quais, 73 do grupo experimental e 79, grupo-controle) que foram submetidos à inserção de cateter venoso central e randomizados para receber a intervenção flush com ácido ascórbico ou solução fisiológica 0,9%.

Resultados: obstrução do cateter ocorreu em 17 casos (11,2%), sendo nove (11,4%) no grupo- controle e oito (10,9%) no grupo experimental. Obstrução trombótica ocorreu em 15 casos, de forma semelhante, nos dois grupos (p=0,88). A remoção do cateter ocorreu em 82 casos por questões eletivas e, em 63 casos, por complicações.

Conclusão: o uso de ácido ascórbico é tão eficiente quanto a solução fisiológica a 0,9% na prevenção da obstrução de cateter venoso central. O estudo amplia as possibilidades de intervenções dentro da temática.
НАСАДЖЕННЯ ПІВДЕННО-ЗАХІДНОЇ ЧАСТИНИ ДЕНДРОЛОГІЧНОГО ПАРКУ "АСКАНІЯ-НОВА": АКТУАЛЬНИЙ СТАН ТА ЗАХОДИ З ОПТИМІЗАЦІЇ
Authors: Гавриленко Н.О.
Published: December 2022

Охарактеризовано таксономічну та фітоценотичну структуру насаджень південно-західної частини старого парку, проведено ретроспективний аналіз її змін порівняно із 2003 роком. Насадження складають 40 видів і 1 форму деревних рослин, у тому числі 5 видів голонасінних. Домінують 4 види листяних, абсолютну перевагу має Celtis occidentalis L. (1505 особин), Fraxinus excelsior L. представлений 426 особинами, Robinia pseudoacacia L. та Ulmus carpinifolia Rup. & Suck. – 257 та 247 особинами, Styphnolobium japonicum (L.) Schott. –81 особина. Частка 5 видів, у тому числі Quercus robur L. та Gleditsia triacanthos L., становить від 20 до 30 особин, ще 6-ти – від 10 до 18. Інші види представлені одиничними чи кількома особинами. Таксономічний склад збільшився на 8 видів за рахунок поширення із сусідніх масивів та проведеного відновлення ландшафтно-пейзажних композицій. Збільшилася група крупномірів (з діаметром стовбура від 40 см): до неї перейшли дерева Fraxinus excelsior – 34, Robinia pseudoacacia – 7, Gleditsia triacanthos – 4, Styphnolobium japonicum – 3, Quercus robur пірамідальної форми – 1; значно побільшало таких небажаного для парку Celtis occidentalis – 19. Також додалося дерев з діаметрами стовбурів від 61–65 см до 92 см та вперше зареєстровано дерева Fraxinus excelsior з діаметром 92–102 см і Quercus robur – 122 см. Кількісний склад є достатньо стабільним (2792 особини проти 2839 у 2003 році), втім, звертає на себе увагу значне збільшення чисельності дорослих особин, підросту та масового самосіву Celtis occidentalis. Зміни у співвідношенні кількості дерев паркоутворюючих і небажаних порід вказують на необхідність проведення заходів з відновлення насаджень, серед яких нагальними є вилучення інsвазійних видів Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swin. та Acer negundo L.; вилучення самосіву Celtis occidentalis та регулювання чисельності його жердняка; сприяння поновленню Fraxinus excelsior, Styphnolobium japonicum, Acer platanoides L. та A. Campestre L.; введення на південному та північно-західному узліссях, у "вікнах" саджанців Quercus robur.
Odontogenic Abscesses during the Pandemic by SARS-CoV-2
Authors: Galli Carlotta
Published: December 2022

Dental abscess are pathologies caused by infectious processes in the teeth and/or their surrounding tissues. They can lead to complications, or in some cases they can be lethal, in base of the anatomy of the area of the oral cavity in which they develop. Therefore, this is a recurrent reason why patients with an odontogenic abscess may need to go to the dental emergency room. In this study, the access data to the emergency room of the “Policlinico Umberto I” of patients with odontogenic abscesses were analyzed and were put into a relation with the epidemic by SARS-CoV-2. The periods of 2019 and 2020 have been taken into consideration and the pre- and post- lockdown periods were analyzed by comparing the data. Due to the restrictions imposed during the lockdown in Italy, we would have expected an increase in the number of accesses to the dental emergency room for odontogenic abscesses, but the results showed a decrease in the percentage of accesses for this pathology. Having regard to the results, an attempt to give a logical explanation to this decline in the numbers recorded at our Polyclinic has been made.
Un robusto apparato di segni. Quattrocento fiorentino e costruzione della sovranità. Rappresentazioni e linguaggi
Authors: Russo Gianluca
Published: December 2022

Ispirato alle ricerche di Riccardo Fubini e alla sua proposta interpretativa e di metodo, originale e spesso alternativa al dibattito storiografico recente sui percorsi italiani alla statualità fra tardo Medioevo e prima età moderna, il saggio elegge il Quattrocento fiorentino a caso di studio e ne ripercorre il suggestivo itinerario di costruzione della sovranità, non tanto nel senso di prassi e concreto governo del territorio, quanto di una forma alta di legittimità del potere, capace di rendere Firenze sempre meno debitrice verso il riconoscimento delle due entità universali (sovrane per il Medioevo) di Chiesa e Impero. Prediligendo dunque il piano delle rappresentazioni e dell’elaborazione politico-giuridica, la sovranità di Firenze città dominante viene ripercorsa proponendo una rassegna dei suoi segni: tangibili, come ad esempio le celebri Pandette pisane, o carsici, come certe strategie penali in via di egemonizzazione gravitanti intorno al nesso maiestas/crimen laesae maiestatis. A itinerario tracciato sarà, forse, possibile domandarsi se – al di là del caso specifico – il tempo quattrocentesco abbia ancora molto da dire, ora che una singolare vicenda giudiziaria italiana oggetto di un recente studio parrebbe riesumare le antiche vestigia maiestatiche, quasi a segnare l’epifania di un potere sovrano postmoderno dai tratti inconsueti.
Gaetano Scherillo (1905-1970): il ruolo del diritto romano tra antichità e diritto positivo
Authors: Pulitanò Francesca
Published: December 2022

Gaetano Scherillo fu uno studioso di diritto romano, ma anche un attento conoscitore del diritto positivo. Il suo metodo di ricerca e di insegnamento, così come risulta da tutto l’arco della sua produzione scientifica e didattica, risentì di questa duplice inclinazione. In occasione dell’approssimarsi del Centenario della Statale, nel contributo si analizzano le linee portanti dei numerosi corsi che Egli scrisse per gli studenti (le cose, la successione, il processo, le obbligazioni, il testamento): in essi è possibile individuare numerose testimonianze di un uso del diritto romano non solo come materia storica, ma anche – e, a volte, soprattutto – come veicolo per una migliore comprensione del presente. Ci si sofferma, poi, sul ruolo dello Studioso come precursore del dibattito, oggi ancora vivo, sui contenuti e sulla funzione del diritto romano quale radice degli ordinamenti europei.
Recensione a "Quando l’Europa tradì se stessa" di Alessandro Somma (2021)
Authors: Padoa Schioppa Antonio
Published: December 2022

L’Europa ha tradito sé stessa? Tale è il titolo, deliberatamente provocatorio, del recente e attraente volume che Alessandro Somma ha dedicato alla vicenda storica, ormai estesa su tre quarti di secolo, dell’integrazione europea.
Il diritto mobile nel tempo e nello spazio
Authors: Bassani Alessandra
Published: December 2022

Il saggio raccoglie le riflessioni condivise dall’Autrice in occasione del Convegno Dialogo transdisciplinare e identità del giurista organizzato dalla Facoltà di Giurisprudenza dell’Università degli Studi di Milano nel settembre 2022. L’occasione di dialogo con cultori delle materie di diritto positivo che condividono con i giuristi storici il compito di formazione degli operatori del diritto di domani ha stimolato una riflessione che si è sviluppata ripercorrendo le ricerche svolte in anni recenti, o attualmente in corso, collaborando con colleghi di diverse discipline, giuridiche e storiche, sul notariato, sul diritto penale, sulla giurisdizione amministrativa, sulla repressione attuata in Libia dal Tribunale Speciale per la Difesa dello Stato.
Annual Acknowledgment to Reviewers 2022—Highlights of Sustainability
Authors:   Highlights of Science, Avenida Madrid, 143, Ent 2, 08028 Barcelona, Spain, Editorial Office Highlights of Sustainability
Published: December 2022

Reviewers who perform an invaluable service to the scientific community are essential to ensuring the quality of the papers published in the journal Highlights of Sustainability. The editorial team of the journal Highlights of Sustainability would like to take this opportunity to thank the following reviewers for their time and effort in reviewing manuscripts in 2022. Their contribution and support helped a lot to improve the scientific quality of the published articles and enhance the scientific level of the journal.
Intergovernmental relations during the COVID-19 crisis in Poland
Authors: Gawłowski Robert
Published: December 2022

The article studies the Polish response to COVID-19 from an intergovernmental relations (IGR) perspective. The main focus is on how the Central and Local Government Common Commission worked during this period. The author uses the analytical taxonomy of three types of contrasting IGR processes: (1) a predominantly multi-layer policy process, involving limited conflict, (2) a centralised policy process as the central government attempts to suppress conflict and (3) a conflicted policy process, where such attempts are contested and tend to contribute to poor policy outcomes. In conclusion, it is shown that the Polish government preferred to choose a centralised policy and implement a one-size fits all approach during the first phase of COVID-19.
Split payment mechanism and STIR – selected tools for improving the efficiency of tax collection on goods and services in the Republic of Poland
Authors: Halasz Artur
Published: December 2022

The article describes two selected tools for improving the efficiency of tax collection on goods and services in Poland, which were introduced in 2017, namely split payment and STIR. The introduction of these tools was connected with the Ministry of Finance’s intensification of actions related to so-called treasury frauds. The article presents the normative structure of split payment and STIR and also discusses the influence of these tools on the tax on goods and services.
The Development History and Economic Characteristics of the Hungarian Local Tax System from the Change of the Regime until the Pandemic
Authors: Lentner Csaba , Hegedűs Szilárd
Published: December 2022

The objective of the study is to present Hungarian local tax regulations from the change of the regime, in transition term until the period of COVID-19, with special attention in the light of changes in the legal system and their economic effects. We have divided the past three decades into three periods and, within these, we have examined local taxation item by item. In addition to the period from the change of the regime and the EU accession period, as well as the interval from EU integration to the state financial reforms of 2010, the study also pays special attention to the legislative changes introduced because of the pandemic. We are looking to answer how the local tax regulations affected the revenues of local governments and what kind of tax-mix developed in the decades following the change of the regime. The main conclusion of the study is that the changes in the local tax system have been significant since 2010, as some types of tax were phased out, while new tax types with an open list appeared. The analysis of the legal dynamics of the short period following the pandemic led to the conclusion that Hungarian local governments’ room to maneuver decreased because of the measures affecting the local tax system, and the decision-making was mainly justified by the economic conditions caused by the pandemic.
Census of fodder resources in Nasik District, Maharashtra: An Ethnobotanical Probe
Authors: Patil M. , Patil D.
Published: December 2022

This paper communicates information on fodder resources as gathered from tribal and rural people of Nasik District. About 92 species belonging to 75 genera and 36 families of angiosperms are in vogue as fodder for their domestic animals, of which eight species are exotic. Nearly 12 species are cultivated, whereas rest others are wild or weeds in cultivated fields. The fabaceous and graminaceous taxa are represented by the largest numbers (9 species each), whereas the members of Mimosaceae constitute the second largest group (8 species). Botanical identity, family, local name, habit, status and the kind of animal fed are being reported.
Interval Valued Neutrosophic Sets and Multi-Criteria Decision Making for Sustainable Mobile Healthcare Promotion
Authors:   Head Of Decision Support Department, Faculty Of Computers And Informatics, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt, Ismail Mahmoud M.
Published: December 2022

The use of health mobile websites or apps on smartphones like mobile-phones has made it possible for users to have quick, inexpensive access to the services of licensed medical professionals. As a result, mobile health care has the potential to lessen the burden on the healthcare system by lowering costs, decreasing wait times, and maximizing the effectiveness of available resources. In order to foster the long-term growth of healthcare infrastructure. This paper introduce the interval valued neutrosophic sets (IVNSs) to overcome the uncertainty. The IVNSs is combined with the MCDM methodology such as TOPSIS method. The TOPSIS technique is used to order the options. In addition to assisting with the selection of the best mobile health care option, this methodology may be used to close the performance gap between competing products and meet customer expectations. There were four distinct categories of mobile health care products investigated.
Evolution of the Artistic Image in the Interior Design
Authors: Bondar Ihor , Gamaliia Kateryna , Semyroz Nina , Podvolotska Olena , Birillo Inna , Dubovyi Oleksii
Published: December 2022

The industrial design is one of the ways to express one’s own ideas, to embody images; however, for this, one should possess a complex of knowledge and skills in the field of theory and history of design. This has determined the relevance of the presented scientific work. The purpose of the academic paper lies in establishing the effectiveness of the introduction of training courses dedicated to the evolution of the artistic image in the interior design; describing the experience of studying the evolution of artistic images in design, which helps to create design projects according to a certain style and genre; determining the attitude of students to educational and content innovations. The learning algorithm was presented in the form of 3 stages, namely: theoretical; creating a design from the textual description of Dynamic Memory Generative Adversarial Network (DM-GAN); defining genre and style compatible with genre using WikiArt; creating stylization in the interior design. The hypothesis of the research lies in the fact that the end-to-end solution for the practice of creating artistic images in the appropriate genre and style of design is the introduction of creative projects according to a well-defined algorithm. The result of the research is the successful introduction of a step-by-step method of a creative project based on using an artistic component in the interior design. In the perspective, research projects will be introduced, which on a deep theoretical basis will make it possible to correctly generate the desired artistic image in design practice, according to a specific genre, artistic stylization.
Effect of Insurance Status on Mortality in Adults With Sarcoma of the Extremities and Pelvis: A SEER-Medicare Study
Authors: Jang Eugene S. , Hammoor Bradley , Enneking F. Kayser , Chan Chung Ming , Spiguel Andre R. , Gibbs C. Parker , Scarborough Mark T. , Tyler Wakenda K.
Published: December 2022

Introduction:

Previous studies have highlighted the association between insurance status and poor outcomes after surgical treatment of sarcomas in the United States.
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It is unclear how much of this disparity is mediated by confounding factors such as medical comorbidities and socioeconomic status and how much can be explained by barriers to care caused by insurance status.

Methods:

Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results-Medicare linkage data were procured for 7,056 patients undergoing treatment for bone and soft-tissue sarcomas in the extremities diagnosed between 2006 and 2013. A Cox proportional hazards model was used to assess the relative contributions of insurance status, medical comorbidities, tumor factors, treatment characteristics, and other demographic factors (race, household income, education level, and urban/rural status) to overall survival.

Results:

Patients with Medicaid insurance had a 28% higher mortality rate over the period studied, compared with patients with private insurance (hazard ratio, 1.28; 95% confidence interval, 1.03 to 1.60, P = 0.026), even when accounting for all other confounding variables. The 28% higher mortality rate associated with having Medicaid insurance was equivalent to being approximately 10 years older at the time of diagnosis or having a Charlson comorbidity index of 4 rather than zero (hazard ratio, 1.27).

Discussion:

Insurance status is an independent predictor of mortality from sarcoma, with 28% higher mortality in those with pre-expansion Medicaid.
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This association between insurance status and higher mortality held true even when accounting for numerous other confounding factors. Additional study is necessary into the mechanism for this healthcare disparity for the uninsured and underinsured, as well as strategies to resolve this inequality.
Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries: Management and Biomechanical Evaluation
Authors: Chang Andy L. , Merkow David B. , Bookman Jared S. , Glickel Steven Z.
Published: December 2022

First described in 1955 as “gamekeeper's thumb,” injuries to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint are common and can cause pain and instability, especially during key pinch and grasp. Although primarily diagnosed on physical examination, stress radiographs, ultrasonography, and magnetic resonance imaging can be used to diagnose UCL injuries and distinguish partial from complete tears. If complete rupture occurs, the adductor aponeurosis can become interposed between the retracted UCL stump and its insertion on the proximal phalanx, known as a “Stener lesion.” When instability persists after a trial of nonsurgical management or in the setting of complete rupture, there are various methods of repair or reconstruction. Biomechanically, there are no treatments of repair or reconstruction using native tissues that provide equivalent strength to the preinjured ligament. Recently, suture tape augmentation has been used for the repair or reconstruction with excellent short-term results and earlier return to function, although there is a paucity of literature on longer term outcomes. The various methods of surgical treatment yield excellent outcomes with a low incidence of complications.
Isolated Gastrocnemius Recession for Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity
Authors: Smith Jeremy T. , Michalski Max P. , Greene Brady D. , Parker Emily B. , Broughton Kimberly K. , Bluman Eric M. , Chiodo Christopher P.
Published: December 2022

Introduction:

Progressive collapsing foot deformity (PCFD) is frequently associated with a gastrocnemius contracture. Surgical treatment of PCFD often includes a gastrocnemius recession in addition to other corrective procedures, which typically requires a period of restricted weight bearing postoperatively. Isolated gastrocnemius recession may allow passive correction of the deformity, improve orthotic fit, and obviate the need for full reconstruction and restricted weight bearing. The goal of this study was to evaluate patient-reported outcomes after an isolated gastrocnemius recession for flexible PCFD in patients anticipated to have difficulty with postoperative restricted weight bearing.

Methods:

A total of 47 patients met the inclusion criteria: isolated gastrocnemius recession for flexible PCFD, no previous ipsilateral surgery, and more than 6 months of follow-up. Of 47 eligible patients, 29 (31 feet) participated. Available preoperative and postoperative patient-reported outcomes were gathered, including the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure Activities of Daily Living, visual analog scale, and the Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System Physical Function Short Form 10a. In addition, patients were asked about satisfaction, willingness to undergo the procedure again, and whether orthotics provided better relief.

Results:

At a mean of 5.1 (range, 0.6 to 9.0) years postoperatively, median Foot and Ankle Ability Measure Activities of Daily Living was 82.1, mean Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System Physical Function Short Form 10a was 44.2, and median visual analog scale was 10 (of 100). Sixty-nine percent of patients were either satisfied or very satisfied, 69% would undergo the procedure again, and 62% reported improved relief with use of orthotics postoperatively. Among the 47 eligible patients, there were 5 (11%) subsequent flatfoot reconstructions.

Conclusions:

Isolated gastrocnemius recession for the management of flexible PCFD can be effective as this procedure demonstrated good outcomes scores with high procedural satisfaction and 11% of patients proceeding to subsequent flatfoot reconstruction. This alternative approach may be of particular value for patients anticipated to have difficulty with postoperative weight-bearing restrictions.

Level of Evidence

:IV
HASTANE ÖNCESİ ACİL SAĞLIK HİZMETLERİNDE GÖREV YAPAN SAĞLIK ÇALIŞANLARININ İŞ DOYUMUNU ETKİLEYEN FAKTÖRLER
Authors: ULAŞ Samet
Published: December 2022

Hastane öncesi acil sağlık hizmetleri; ihtiyaç halinde kesintisiz sağlık hizmeti sağlayan, hasta ve yaralının tanı, tedavi ve transport basamaklarını hızlıca başlatarak, güvenli hasta bakımını yerine getiren sağlık birimleridir. Hastane öncesi acil sağlık hizmetlerinde teknolojinin getirmiş olduğu kolaylıklardan faydalanılsa da insan emeği ve gücünün yadsınamayacağı bir gerçektir. Sağlık çalışanlarının işlerini severek yapmaları ve vermiş oldukları sağlık hizmetlerinden memnuniyet duymaları iş doyumu düzeyleri ile bağlantılıdır. Hastane öncesi acil sağlık hizmetlerinde çalışan sağlık profesyonellerinin iş doyumlarını arttıracak önlemler alınması sunulan hizmetin kalitesi arttırırken, hasta ve yaralının yaşam kalitesini de yükseltecektir. İş doyumunu etkileyen birden çok etmen bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışmada literatür taraması yapılarak hastane öncesi acil sağlık hizmetlerinde çalışan sağlık çalışanlarının iş doyumlarını etkileyen faktörlerin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Статика и собственные плоские колебания листа графена по моментно-мембранной теории упругих пластин
Authors: Саркисян С. О. , Жамакочян К. А. , Саркисян Л. С.
Published: December 2022

Рассмотрены деформации листа графена на модели плоского напряжённого состояния пластин по моментно-мембранной теории. Для решения конкретных прикладных задач по этой модели развивается метод конечных элементов. Изучена одна статическая задача для прямоугольного листа графена (до получения окончательных численных результатов), когда левый край жёстко защемлён, на правом крае действует распределённая касательная нагрузка с известной равнодействующей, а нижняя и верхняя стороны свободны от нагрузок. Изучена также для этого же прямоугольного листа графена задача о собственных плоских колебаниях. Полученные численные результаты показывают, что наименьшая частота плоских колебаний прямоугольного листа графена находится в гигагерцевом диапазоне частот. Դիտարկվում է գրաֆենի շերտի դեֆորմացիան՝ ըստ սալերի մոմենտամեմբրանային տեսության հարթ լարվածային վիճակի մոդելի: Այս մոդելով կոնկրետ կիրառական խնդիրների լուծման համար զարգացվում է վերջավոր տարրերի մեթոդը: Ուսումնասիրվում է մեկ ստատիկական խնդիր գրաֆենի ուղղանկյուն շերտի համար (մինչև վերջնական թվային արդյունքների ստացումը), երբ ձախ եզրը կոշտ ամրակցված է, աջ եզրում ազդում է հայտնի համազորով բաշխված շոշափող բեռ, իսկ վերին և ստորին կողմերը ազատ են: Ուսումնասիրվում է նաև գրաֆենի այդ նույն ուղղանկյուն շերտի համար հարթ սեփական տատանումների խնդիրը: Ստացված թվային արդյունքները ցույց են տալիս, որ գրաֆենի ուղղանկյուն շերտի հարթ տատանումների ամենափոքր հաճախականությունը հաճախականությունների գեգահերց տիրույթում է: In this paper the deformation of a graphene sheet according to the model of the moment-membrane theory a plane stress state of plates is considered. The finite element method is developed to solve concrete applied problems using this model. One static problem is studied for a rectangular graphene sheet (until the final numerical results are obtained), when the left edge is rigidly fixed, a distributed tangential load with a known resultant acts on the right edge, and the lower and upper sides are free. The problem of plane natural vibrations for the same rectangular graphene sheet is also studied. The obtained numerical results show that the lowest frequency of natural plane vibrations of a rectangular graphene sheet is in the gigahertz frequency range.
Energy Sector of Armenia and the Role of Internal Renewable Energy Resources
Authors: Khachatryan H. F. , Mkhitaryan S. A. , Hovhannisyan M. A. , Vardanyan J. G. , Minasyan A. M. , Chilingaryan R. Y.
Published: December 2022

The paper presents the general characteristics of the energy system of the Republic of Armenia, including the main existing challenges, development prospects, and directions. The shares of different types of renewable energy in the total energy resources, the possibilities of their use, and the factors promoting and hindering the development of this sector are presented in detail. The advantages of autonomous, multifunctional, hybrid systems and their development prospects are clarified.
Sensitivity Analysis of Nanowire FET Biosensor
Authors: Yesayan A.
Published: December 2022

A nanowire junctionless FET biosensor has been modelled with COMSOL Multiphysics. The high sensitivity of the device in depletion regime was observed. The sensitivity dependence on variations of species concentration in analyte surrounding the nanowire has been studied. It has been demonstrated that the thinner is the nanowire, the higher is the sensitivity and even a single molecule affects the drain current. The model is useful for sensor optimization.
Insights of Handloom Producers of Sirajganj District in Bangladesh
Authors: Islam Atikul , Haque Sadika , Parvin Mst , Nazu Shahnaz , Zaman Nafisa , Salman Md , Hossain Md
Published: December 2022

This study was undertaken to measure the current socioeconomic and profitability status of the traditional handloom producers living in Sirajganj district of Bangladesh. Primary data were collected from 60 randomly selected handloom owners. Two main products were considered in this study, i.e., sharee and gamcha . Descriptive statistics and cost-return analysis were performed to assess the present situation and profitability of handloom production. The Gini Coefficient and Lorenz Curve measured inequality among respondents. A log transformed multiple linear regression model was applied to explore the factors influencing handloom products production. Results revealed that most of the handloom weaving was financed through the weavers’ own capital and taking loans from the bank. The undiscounted benefit-cost ratios were 1.12 and 1.20 for sharee and gamcha, respectively, indicating both enterprises were profitable but gamcha was more profitable than sharee. The Gini Coefficient of handloom weavers’ income is less than 0.25. Results from the regression analysis revealed that human labour, yarn, color, and processing cost significantly impacted sharee and gamcha production. Therefore, efficient utilization of these resources in the production process of handloom products would be essential that can bring more profit for handloom production.
Efficacy of a model of rearing Red Chittagong Cattle to up-scale the livelihood of the rural poor farmers
Authors: Kabir Md , Hossain S , Shejuty Shahanaj , Amin Md , Das Dipa , Ratan Md , Miah Manik
Published: December 2022

Although several native and crossbreed cattle populations exist in Bangladesh, their poor health and reproduction traits hardly meet the nutritional requirement of the country. The present study was carried out to develop a socio-economic model for elevating the socio-economic status of poor farmers by rearing Red Chittagong Cattle, a dual-purpose, indigenous cattle. First, a model was developed by a team of Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute which hypothesized that rearing two RCC cattle, one for calf and milk production and another for beef production will enhance the socioeconomic conditions if they are supported with appropriate training and vaccination. A total of 150 farmers were selected from 4 Upazilas and the model was introduced to the farmers and subsequently, the model was implemented. The farmers were provided cattle, training, health care support including regular vaccination, high-yield grass and free fodder-cutting facilities. After the project intervention, the willingness of farmers for cattle rearing for both types that are milk production and beef fattening increased from 20.70% to 22.50%. Moreover, the socio-economic status of the respondents improved significantly. The average annual income of the household increased from 1,03,900 Tk to 1,36,133.15 Tk (31% increase) after the model was applied. Although the family expenditure was lower before implementing this approach, it climbed after the project intervention, along with annual savings. Farmers were more motivated to raise RCC and conserve them in situ as a potential genetic resource when family savings had increased. Considering the benefits of rearing RCC, this model would be suitable for improving the socio-economic conditions of the smallholders and rural farmers of Bangladesh. Moreover, conserving RCC will help in future research on indigenous cattle genetic resources.
Development of cookie composited with canistel (Pouteria campechiana) and rice flour
Authors: Meegepala Amanda , Majeed Udumalebbe , Asmath AMM , Rikasa Achchi
Published: December 2022

Consumers prefer cookies with a variety of flavors and nutritional values. Industries are competing to introduce quality cookies being blended in proportion with wheat or rice flour. Canistel is one of the underutilized fruits available in Sri Lanka. It has potential nutritional value and various health benefits due to the presence of functional compounds in it. Its local abundance prompted the researchers to focus on how it could be incorporated into food products. Therefore, this study was focused on developing flour from canistel fruit and evaluating the possibility of utilizing it as a food ingredient particularly in bakery industry. The canistel chips were dried, powdered, sieved into a fine particle of flour. The prepared flour was added with rice flour as canistel flour: rice flour 75:25, 65:35, 50:50, 35:65, and 25:75, and used as composite flour mixture for the preparation of cookie. The physical, nutritional, and sensory quality properties were evaluated. The data were statistically analyzed with SPSS. The nutritional parameters such as moisture, ash, protein, fat, carbohydrates, and energy were found to be varying between 6.71 to 11.73 %, 1.13 to 2.17 %, 12.97 to 13.76 %, 16.49 to 19.56 %, 52.78 to 62.70 % and 326.66 to 402.63 Kcal/100g, respectively. The physical properties such as density, weight, volume and spread ratio of cookies, showed significant differences (p<0.05) between different treatments. The cookies made with 65:35 percent rice: canistel flour blend received the highest scores for taste, crispiness, and color. Accordingly, the physical, nutritional, and sensory properties of treatment No: T4 with the blend of 65: 35% rice: canistel flour was selected as the best. Therefore, this underutilized fruit could be exploited for the development of new snack varieties with a blend of rice flour that could contribute to the food security of the Sri Lankan people.
Influence of Abdominal Adiposity on Pulmonary Function Test Values in Healthy Female Population with Different Body Positions
Authors:   Department of Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy, JDT Islam College of Physiotherapy, Calicut, India, Haridas E. Roshni , Rajan Divya ,   Department of Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy, JDT Islam College of Physiotherapy, Calicut, India
Published: December 2022

Background: According to the WHO, female obesity is double that of the male population, and obesity is associated with respiratory disorders due to changes in the biomechanics of the diaphragm. Pulmonary function test (PFT) is usually done in an upright posture, but obese people might not be able to sit up during PFT. Hence, this study investigates changes in position that alter the PFT values in healthy females with abdominal fat deposition. Method: This experimental study was done on 34 randomly selected female college students (18–25 years old) with a waist-hip ratio of ≥0.85 cm2 . In three distinct positions—supine, sitting, and side-lying—the forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) standard spirometric tests were compared. Result: Statistical analysis was done using SPSS software. Descriptive data were found by mean and standard deviation. An analysis of variance and the Bonferroni test were applied to find a significant difference in test score between three different body positions. There is a significant difference among the tested three positions; a p > 0.05 was found between supine versus sitting and supine versus side-lying, whereas the mean value between side-lying versus sitting showed a statistically significant difference of p < 0.05. Conclusion: Change in position has significant effects on spirometric parameters in healthy asymptomatic females with central obesity. But a statistically significant and clinically improved result was found in sitting versus sidelying position. Hence, this study suggests that adopting a side-lying position for evaluating lung function will not make much difference in PFT values.