bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Design optimization of FPSO Topside Module for InPlace, Lift and Weighing conditions
Authors: Yadhav Adinath , Kulkarni Mrudula
Published: March 2023

Traditional structural design work involves repeated modeling, which is a tedious and time-consuming activity. To solve such problems, optimization of structural elements by using the UC ratio along with grouping is proposed. In the design of the offshore floating platform, optimization methods find out minimum weight solutions for the structure. However, due to the high diversity of profiles cost raises a lot. By doing the optimization in a grouping by UC ratio technique provides the unique optimal solution. The current study proposes an approach for reliability-based optimal design of FPSO structure. The current study comments on the optimized design of Topside FPSO structural assembly for various load conditions like Production tank pressure loads, Equipment loads, Piping loads, Electrical and Instrumentation load, girder deformation loads, Wind load, etc. Both Normal Operating and Extreme Operating conditions are taken by considering the effects of hull flexibility along with wind and motion-induced accelerations. The analysis and design optimization are performed in the STAAD Pro tool by selecting the least weight as an objective function while obeying the design constraints as per API standards. Optimization performed based upon Utility Check ratio in STAAD Pro tool. With analysis models constructed as described above, module primary structure design can be iteratively “unity-check-optimized”. By implication given method, optimized member unity checks (UCs) translate into optimized weight and hence cost optimization.
Origin and taxonomic position of Far Eastern island populations Eurytemora caspica tethysiana subsp. nov
Authors: Sukhikh Natalia , Zavarzin Denis , Alekseev Victor
Published: March 2023

The article describes a new subspecies Eurytemora caspica thetysiana subsp. nova.
that, according to its genetic and morphological features, is close to the recently described species Eurytemora caspica caspica from the Caspian Sea. According to our hypothesis, both of these taxon are the relics of the fauna of the Tethys Sea in the last phase of existence (Paratethys).
The described form occupies an intermediate position between Eurytemora caspica caspica and Eurytemora carolleeae by its morphological characteristics. The time of divergence of the described subspecies and the original forms according to molecular clocks is in good agreement with the geological events associated with the evolution of the Tethys Sea (8–20 MYA), which indicates a very slow rate of evolution among Eurytemora. The morphological differences of our subspecies from the nominative Caspian subspecies are: the shapes of the genital double-somite and P5 distal segment in females. In males these differences are in the shapes of left rudimentary P5 exopod and distal segment of the right rudimentary P5, in ratio L abdomen/ L caudal rami.
At the same time, both forms belong to the affinis group of species, which includes also Eurytemora carolleeae and Eurytemora affinis. The new taxon is described and the problem of the Eurytemora species’ evolution in the affinis group is discussed in the article.
ZooBank: urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:9D01B35F-5F4B-40D2-9B9A-539DDD4250DE
A Novel Framework to Construct Quantum Circuits of S-Boxes: Applications to 4-bit S-boxes
Authors: JEON Yongjin , Baek Seungjun , Kim Jongsung
Published: March 2023

In this paper, we present a new framework to construct a quantum circuit of S-boxes.We first model the quantum circuits of S-boxes based on the Toffoli and linear layers. We generate vector spaces with the values of qubits used in the linear layers and apply them to find quantum circuits.Our technique find the quantum circuit by matching the vector space's elements to the S-box's input and output, based on the meet-in-the-middle strategy.We applied our technique to 4-bit S-boxes.While existing LIGHTER-R tools only find 4-bit S-boxes circuits that can be implemented with 4 qubits, our tool accomplishes the same with 5 qubits.Our tool also finds reversible quantum circuits of 4-bit S-boxes, which are odd permutations that LIGHTER-R cannot.We expect our technique will become an important step towards finding optimized S-box quantum circuits.
Correlates of teenage pregnancy among female secondary school students in Dire Dawa City, East Ethiopia
Authors: Adem Mawerdi , Hailu Saba , Assefa Nega , Assebe Tesfaye
Published: March 2023

Background: Although teenage pregnancy causes a considerable challenge to young women, studies among sexually active teenagers are not widely available. Studies have included both sexually active and not active teenagers in assessing teenage pregnancy which underestimated the actual prevalence. This study aims to determine the prevalence and related factors of teenage pregnancy among teenage girls in dire dawa administrative town, East Ethiopia.
Methodology: Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 677 identified sexually active students from selected schools. Pre-test was conducted on 35 female teenagers. One stage cluster sampling technique was used to recruit study participants. Data was entered into EpiData-version 3.1 and exported to STATA version 16 for analysis. Modified Poisson regression was done to assess the association between outcome and predictor variables.
Result: Out of the total sexually active females 135 (19.9%) were pregnant. Teenage pregnancy was higher among teenagers in the 18-19 (APR=3.21, 95% CI: 2.10-5.18) age group, living with either of their biological parents (APR=1.9, 95% CI: 1.29-2.69) and neither of the biological parents (APR=2.7 95% CI: 1.39-3.34), teenagers who had sex due to peer pressure (APR=2.01, 95% CI: 1.51- 2.86) and not knowing the ovation time in the menstrual cycle (APR=1.6, 95% CI: 1.07-2.28). Teenage pregnancy was lower among teens who have good parent-daughter interaction (APR=0.6, 95% CI: 0.50- 0.91).
Conclusion: Nearly one-fifth of teenagers had experienced teenage pregnancy. Teenage pregnancy is higher amongst the age group of 18-19, living with either or neither of the parents, having sex due to peer pressure, not knowing the ovulation time in the menstrual cycle, and lower among teens with good parent-daughter interaction. Adolescent sexual and reproductive health education including safe sex practice has to be acknowledged in school and life skill training to enhance self-esteem among teens is essential to reduce teenage pregnancy.
Obesity; Spatial Accessibility and SEIFA Case Study: Greater Melbourne Area (GMA)
Authors: Hatami Yaser , Qadikolaei Mohsen Roohani , Namin Sara Nikmard
Published: March 2023

Today, the inequality of distribution of built environments leads to the formation of advantaged and disadvantaged neighborhoods. Advantage neighborhoods have good accessibility (Distance to) and availability (Number of) service centers. If the neighborhoods have some service centers that don’t provide healthy lifestyles, especially in increasing obesity, they can decline community health in these areas. So, this research tries to have a spatial view of obesity as a dependent variable. Independent variables are the number of and distance to food, smoking, and physical activity centers that are based on theoretical concepts. We analyzed them with dependent variables on SEIFA Clusters at SA2 level. This research has used spatial analysis methods such as BILISA Cluster on Local Moran I for clustering, GWR for spatial correlation which is a base of the analysis method. The results in the Great Melbourne Area (GMA) show that the level of accessibility is more important than availability and some SA2s in the low levels of SEIFA haven’t good access to a healthy built environment and which makes them more obese.
Building Eastern Hellbender (Cryptobranchus a. alleganiensis) Populations through Reintroduction of Head-Started Individuals
Authors: Kaunert Matthew D. , Brown Ryan K. , Spear Stephen , Johantgen Peter B. , Popescu Viorel D.
Published: March 2023

Freshwater biodiversity is declining at a fast pace despite significant efforts directed towards the management and conservation of aquatic systems. Specifically, amphibians are among the most threatened taxa, with loss of aquatic habitat and alteration of habitat quality among important drivers of decline. Eastern Hellbenders are one of North America’s most iconic stream amphibian species, a sentinel of stream health, and are experiencing rapid population declines throughout most of their range. Common conservation strategies include headstarting (raising animals in captivity from wild eggs until 3–4 years old) and releasing them into streams. However, the success of this strategy for rebuilding hellbender populations and the most optimal release scenarios have largely been unassessed. In this study, we use a cohort of 205 headstart animals released in several Ohio watersheds in 2018 to evaluate the success of headstarting and reintroduction efforts over 3 years. Using PIT-tag surveys over 25 occasions between July 2018 and November 2021 and capture-recapture models, we found that 3-year apparent survival post-release was 0.162 ± 0.061, with lower survival in the first year (0.383 ± 0.058) and higher in years 2 (0.696 ± 0.086) and 3 (0.609 ± 0.154). We used demographic simulations integrating survival data from this study and from the literature to evaluate the number of releases and timing of releases required for building self-sustaining populations. We found that, given the low survival post-release, releasing cohorts of N = 100 individuals at fewer suitable sites several times (e.g., 3 releases, 2 or 3 years apart) would be a better strategy to achieve a high number of breeding adults compared to single release events across multiple sites. In addition, Eastern Hellbender headstarting programs using wild eggs are highly beneficial in producing more animals reaching adulthood (up to 7 times) compared to allowing eggs to develop in the wild. This study emphasizes the need to monitor the success of reintroduction programs, particularly for species with cryptic lifestyles. It also provides evidence that headstarting can be a viable strategy for rebuilding Eastern Hellbender populations, particularly if implemented in tandem with other management actions such as improving habitat and water quality and mitigating other threats.
Efficacy of Radiation Plus Transarterial Chemoembolization and Lenvatinib in Hepatocellular Carcinoma With Portal Vein Tumor Thrombus
Authors: Dong Aoran , Zhu Meiyan , Zhang Zeyu , Fan Wenzhe , Wu Zhiqiang , Chen Yong , Tu Jianfei , Zhang Yaojun , Zhuang Wenquan , He Xiaofang , Peng Zhenwei
Published: March 2023

Objective
We aimed to investigate the efficacy of a novel regimen, external beam radiation (RT) combined with transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) and lenvatinib (LEN), in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with portal vein tumor thrombus.
Methods
We prospectively observed 102 participants from three tertiary medical centers in China between October 2018 and October 2020, who chose either RT plus TACE and LEN (RT-TACE-LEN) or TACE and LEN (TACE-LEN). LEN (12 mg or 8 mg daily) was administrated orally and continued until progression or intolerable side effects were noted. TACE was given one day after administration of LEN, and RT began within 4 weeks after the first TACE. The median dose/fraction of RT was 50 Gy/25 fractions (range: 45–60 Gy/25 fractions). Overall survival and progression free survival were compared between two groups, and complications were assessed.
Results
Both 51 patients received RT-TACE-LEN and TACE-LEN, respectively. Most patients had tumor size > 5 cm (73.8%) and tumor number ≥ 2 (69.9%). The overall incidence of toxicities was significantly higher in RT-TACE-LEN group than TACE-LEN group (100% vs. 64.7%, p < 0.001), but incidences of grade 3–4 toxicities were comparable (54.9% vs. 49.0%, p = 0.552). Both median overall survival (22.8 vs. 17.1 months, p = 0.031) and median progression-free survival (12.8 vs. 10.5 months, p = 0.035) were significantly longer after RT-TACE-LEN treatment than TACE-LEN.
Conclusions
The addition of RT to TACE and LEN was safe, and might improve clinical outcomes of patients with advanced HCC, which needs conformation from further studies.
CoRBS: A Dynamic Storytelling Algorithm using a Novel Contextualization Approach for Documents utilizing BERT Features
Authors: Nouri Alireza , Hossain Mahmud Shahriar
Published: March 2023

Storytelling is the process of connecting documents one after another representing the evolution of an event. Existing algorithms for storytelling connect events based on content overlaps between consecutive documents ignoring the role of the same term in different documents and the contemporary contexts (e.g., dynamic embeddings) of documents and terms. Due to the lack of role and contemporary contexts in the designs of the existing storytelling methods, the resultant stories frequently jump to documents with the keywords to form a chain but not a meaningful one. In this paper, we present a novel storytelling algorithm -- Contextual Role-Based Storytelling (CoRBS) -- that generates a chain of documents explaining the evolution of an event, addressing role and contemporary context issues of existing methods. CoRBS starts with a given document and moves forward temporally, stitching together role and context-driven documents to represent the evolution of the events that appear in the first document. We define the role of a term in a document as a distribution of similarities of the nearest neighbors of the term based on BERT-embeddings of all terms of that document. Contemporary contexts are incorporated as a mechanism to discover a coherent next document while the story progresses. Our experiments demonstrate that CoRBS generates more meaningful stories compared to other baseline storytelling techniques.
Centrality Based Analysis of Amino Acids Network
Authors: BORAH CHANDRA , ALI TAZID
Published: March 2023

A network is a crucial asset in biology for capturing and exploring interaction data in biological systems of many types, such as protein-protein communications, amino acid associations, gene regulation, and cellular metabolism. In this article, we constructed an amino acid distance matrix by considering each base's positional relevance in a codon, chemical types: Purine and Pyrimidine, and H-bonding count. Based on the amino acid distance matrix, we eventually generated a twenty amino acid network having evolutionary significance. We reviewed multiple centrality metrics to assess the relative importance of amino acids in the proposed network: Degree Centrality, Closeness Centrality, Betweenness Centrality, Eigenvector Centrality, Eccentricity Centrality, and Radiality Centrality. We also looked at the correlation coefficients between the different centrality measures to figure out whether the network is assortative or disassortative. Furthermore, we examined the Clustering Coefficient and Degree Distribution as two effective network measures, and the results seem noteworthy.
Mobility control as state-making in civil war: Forcing exit, selective return and strategic laissez-faire
Authors: Fröhlich Christiane , Müller-Funk Lea
Published: March 2023

This paper addresses the question of how different actors attempt to
control mobility during civil war, and how mobility control and
processes of state-making interact in such settings. Mobility in civil
wars is often considered a political act by the various actors involved:
Leaving the country can be perceived as an act of opposition, as can
moving between territories which are controlled by different, opposing
factions. Drawing on literature on strategic displacement and migration
politics and combining this with empirical insights from the ongoing
wars in Libya and Syria, the paper identifies three mechanisms of
mobility control in civil war settings: forcing exit, selective return
as a form of expulsion, and strategic laissez-faire as the intentional
absence of regulation regarding displacement and return. The analysis
reveals that all three mechanisms are employed by state actor(s),
rebels, and militias, and can be understood as elements of a new
(post)war order that includes some citizens while excluding others
depending on perceptions of political threats. We interpret the three
mechanisms as ways in which actors in civil war settings attempt to
manipulate a country’s demography in their own favour in a process of
state-making. The paper is based on fieldwork conducted between 2018 and
2021 in Syria, Lebanon, Libya, and Tunisia.
Diagonal fields in critical loop models
Authors: Ribault Sylvain
Published: March 2023

In critical loop models, there exist diagonal fields with arbitrary
conformal dimensions, whose 3-point
functions coincide with those of Liouville theory at
c≤ 1.
We study their N-point
functions, which depend on the 2^{N-1}
weights of topologically inequivalent loops on a sphere with
N
punctures. Using a numerical conformal bootstrap approach, we find that
4-point
functions decompose into infinite but discrete linear combinations of
conformal blocks. We conclude that diagonal fields belong to an
extension of the O(n)
model.
Artemisia stelleriana-mediated ZnO nanoparticles for textile dye treatment: a green and sustainable approach
Authors: Puthukulangara Jaison Juhi , Kadanthottu Sebastian Joseph
Published: March 2023

Textile effluents being one of the major reasons for water pollution raises major concern for water bodies and the habitation surrounding them. The lack of biologically safer treatment solutions creates a major concern for the disposal of these effluents. The present study focuses on the degradation of textile dyes using leaf extract of Artemisia stelleriana-assisted nanoparticles of zinc oxide (ZnO-NPs). ZnO NPs synthesized were confirmed using spectroscopic, X-ray diffraction and microscopic analysis. The current research utilizes widely used major textile dyes, Reactive Yellow-145 (RY-145), Reactive Red-120 (RR-120), Reactive Blue-220 (RB-220) and Reactive Blue-222A (RB-222A), which are released accidentally or due to the non-availability of cost-efficient, dependable and environment-friendly degradation methods, making this work a much-needed one for preventing the discharge before treatment. The biosynthesized ZnO-NPs were top-notch catalysts for the reduction of these dyes, which is witnessed by a gradual decrease in absorbance maximum values. After 320 min, ZnO-NPs under UV light exposure showed 99, 95, 94 and 45% degradations of RY-145, RR-120, RB-220 and RB-222A dyes, respectively. The phytotoxicity study conducted at two trophic levels revealed that the A. stelleriana-mediated ZnO-NPs have great potential for the degradation of textile dyes, allowing them to be scaled up to large-scale treatments.
Aproximações entre a No Child Left Behind e o Ideb/Brasi
Authors: Soares Denilson Junio Marques , Soares Talita Emidio , Santos Wagner dos
Published: March 2023

Este artigo foi desenvolvido com o objetivo de estabelecer aproximações entre o Índice de Desenvolvimento da Educação Básica (Ideb) e a lei estadunidense No Child Left Behind, mediante as possibilidades teóricas e metodológicas do paradigma indiciário, proposto por Ginzburg (1989), na análise de fontes governamentais, jornalísticas e acadêmicas. Por meio da pesquisa qualitativa, essencialmente bibliográfica e documental, identificam-se indícios que sinalizam para as influências da referida lei na construção do Ideb como política pública nacional de avaliação da educação básica. Conclui-se que, embora o indicador possua características próprias para retratar a realidade educacional brasileira, há uma convergência de concepção de qualidade por ambos adotada, que se encontra, majoritariamente, atrelada à capacidade de produzir resultados quantitativos.
Avaliação da integração ensino-serviço na atenção básica do Sistema Único de Saúde
Authors: Albiero José Francisco Gontan , Freitas Sérgio Fernando Torres de , Rothstein Joyce Ribeiro
Published: March 2023

O objetivo da pesquisa foi avaliar a efetividade da integração ensino-serviço em diferentes tipos de unidades docentes-assistenciais, identificando os modelos que mais favorecem a integração. Trata-se de uma pesquisa avaliativa, qualitativa, realizada em oito unidades básicas de saúde em município de Santa Catarina, selecionadas intencionalmente e classificadas em quatro tipos de acordo com características de orientação (supervisão ou preceptoria) e processo de trabalho (agenda compartilhada ou agenda própria). A matriz avaliativa, composta por 4 dimensões e 10 indicadores, foi desenvolvida por meio de revisão de literatura, entrevistas com atores envolvidos e técnicas de consenso para definição das dimensões, indicadores e validação. As unidades mais efetivas foram aquelas com processos de trabalho compartilhado e predomínio de supervisão. O estudo conclui que atividades conjuntas – com agenda compartilhada e supervisão – permitem maior integração e são as que mais qualificam a integração ensino-serviço.
Research and Progress of Probucol in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Authors: Chen Ke-qian , Ke Bo-yi , Cheng Lu , Guan Meng-ting , Wang Zong-bao , Wang Shu-zhi
Published: March 2023

With the development of the social economy over the last 30 years, non-alcoholic fatty
liver disease (NAFLD) is affected by unhealthy living habits and eating styles and has gradually
become an increasingly serious public health problem. It is very important to investigate the pathogenesis
and treatment of NAFLD for the development of human health. Probucol is an antioxidant
with a bis-phenol structure. Although probucol is a clinically used cholesterol-lowering and antiatherosclerosis
drug, its mechanism has not been elucidated in detail. This paper reviews the chemical
structure, pharmacokinetics and pharmacological research of probucol. Meanwhile, this paper
reviews the mechanism of probucol in NAFLD. We also analyzed and summarized the experimental
models and clinical trials of probucol in NAFLD. Although current therapeutic strategies for
NAFLD are not effective, we hope that through further research on probucol, we will be able to find
suitable treatments to solve this problem in the future.
Εmerging Biomarkers in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Testicular
Tumors
Authors: Evmorfopoulos Konstantinos , Vlachostergios Panagiotis J. , Sountoulides Petros , Tzortzis Vassilios
Published: March 2023

Testicular germ cell tumors (TGCT) are the leading cause of cancer-related death in young
males between the ages of 20-40. Surgical resection and cisplatin-based chemotherapy can achieve a
cure for the majority of patients with TGCTs, with survival rates of up to 97% for patients diagnosed
at an early stage. The use of serum biomarkers, such as AFP β-HCG, and LDH, plays a significant role
in both diagnosis and evaluation of response to treatment, and despite their low sensitivity and specificity
levels, they are an integral part of the current tumor staging system and daily practice. Molecular
biomarkers, including micro-RNAs and gene-expression profiles, are currently being developed in
TGCTs and could potentially hold a prominent place in the future diagnosis, treatment selection, surveillance,
and prognostication of these tumors. This review discusses how current advances in our understanding
of the underlying biology of TGCTs have helped biomarker discovery, with a focus on the
recognition of key molecular alterations that could serve as potential indicators of disease onset, response
to systemic or/and surgical therapies, and overall clinical course.
Enlargement of the Middle Meningeal Artery may be an Initiating Factor of
Chronic Subdural Hematoma: Three Rase reports and a Literature Review
Authors: Xu Haicheng , Huang Xin , Xu Jin , Jiang Jianfeng , Gong Kai , Gao Heng , Wang Xing , Tao Yichi
Published: March 2023

Background:

MMA (middle meningeal artery) embolization for the treatment of refractory CSDH (chronic subdural hematoma) was first described by Mandai et
al. in 2000. More surgeons hadbegun to pay attention to such surgery to treat CSDH and explored the changes in the middle meningealartery in the
formation of hematomas.

Case Presentation:

We present three cases of chronic subdural hematoma after head trauma and compared the diameter of middle meningeal artery in MRA images
before and after chronic subduralhematoma to discuss our new understanding of CSDH.

Conclusion:

The enlarging of MMA was found through MRA in patients with craniocerebral trauma on one side but not on the other. However, only the
enlarged side had a subdural hematoma, so we speculate that the enlargement of MMA might be one of the initiating factors of CSDH.
Coutaportla helgae (Rubiaceae), una especie nueva de Sinaloa, México
Authors: Pío-León Juan F. , Torres-Montúfar Alejandro , Ávila-González Heriberto
Published: March 2023

Antecedentes y Objetivos: Durante exploraciones en los límites exteriores del Área Natural Protegida Sierra de Tacuichamona, zona rica en endemismos de Sinaloa, México, se descubrió una especie nueva de Coutaportla (Rubiaceae). El objetivo del presente trabajo es describir e ilustrar a Coutaportla helgae, proveer una clave de identificación y un mapa de distribución, y discutir las relaciones morfológicas y geográficas con el resto de las especies del género.
Métodos: Se realizaron colectas botánicas durante 2021 y 2022, y se revisaron 15 herbarios y bases digitales para comparar con otras especies del género y localizar posibles localidades adicionales. Empleando el polígono de la Sierra Madre Occidental se elaboró un mapa de distribución.
Resultados clave: Coutaportla helgae se destaca del resto de especies del género al poseer las flores más pequeñas del grupo. Se relaciona morfológicamente con C. lorenceana al ser las únicas especies del género con placentación subapical y lóbulos del cáliz menor a la mitad del largo del fruto, pero se diferencia de esta por tener flores de menor tamaño, corolas blanco-púrpuras, hábito arbustivo y distribución en selva baja caducifolia.
Conclusiones: Con el presente descubrimiento, el género Coutaportla llega a cuatro especies endémicas de México y cinco en total, considerando a C. guatemalensis. Coutaportla helgae aporta nuevas características al género, pues posee las flores más pequeñas y crece a menores altitudes que el resto. Adicionalmente, se aportan elementos para apoyar la conservación de sitios altos en biodiversidad y endemismos como la Sierra Tacuichamona.
THE CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTION ORGANIZATION TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE ECOLOGICAL SAFETY OF THE DECISIONS TAKEN
Authors: AZAROV VALERY , BURLACHENKO ALEXANDER
Published: March 2023

The approaches applied until recently to the organization of construction production are based on the most effective management solution choice based on an assessment of its technical and economic efficiency. This does not take into account the degree of man-made impact on humans and the environment, as well as the effectiveness of this solution at all object's life cycle stages. This significantly reduces their effectiveness. In the concept of BIM technologies, the life cycle of a construction object consists of several stages. To manage a construction object, it is necessary to develop mathematical models that allow making optimal decisions that are effective for all stages of the life cycle. As an efficiency indicator in the selection of certain solutions, a criterion is proposed that allows taking into account both the given unit costs for the implementation of control solutions and the degree of technogenic impact from their implementation. In addition, the developed model makes it possible to determine the probability of finding an object at a particular stage of the life cycle (the occurrence of a particular position). The proposed system of information and mathematical support is based on a model of the construction object life cycle in the form of a transition graph. At the same time, this model allows you to accept as an object of management both a separate building (structure) and significant elements of an urban agglomeration (for example, a residential neighborhood, an industrial area). The life cycle decomposition into stages and states in which the construction object resides throughout its duration is substantiated. To determine the probability of an object staying at a particular stage (in a particular state) with a given resource, a transition matrix was compiled and mathematical dependencies were obtained. Thus, the information and mathematical support of the methodology for managing a construction object throughout the life cycle has been developed, taking into account the environmental safety of the decisions taken. The developed model makes it possible to achieve a significant reduction in the complexity of the search and increase the effectiveness of the optimal management solution.
Integration between Geriatric Oncology and Palliative Care: A Single Center Experience for Hospitalized Older Patients with Cancer
Authors: Liguigli Wanda , Cengarle Rita , Rimanti Anita , Catania Giovanna , Faglioni Laura , Voltolini Simone , Rabbi Carla , Barbieri Roberto , Zanardi Di Pietro Ilenia , Vivorio Beatrice , Morselli Patrizia , Iridile Chiara , Rigotti Laura , Cantore Maurizio
Published: March 2023

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is utilized to plan social and health care of the elderly and to complete the diagnostic-therapeutic choice of oncologist also considering early integration with palliative care. Cancer patients (pts) hospitalized aged ≥70 years were screened by the G8 questionnaire to define if necessary CGA. CGA identified: fit, unfit and frail pts. We screened 95 pts by G8 and 93 (98%) were at risk. Pts at risk, evaluated by CGA resulted: 3 fit, 45 unfit and 45 frail. 3 fit pts received standard medical or surgical therapy. 41 unfit pts (91%) received personalized care and 4 pts got worse quickly and died. The median age was 76 and median score IADL/ADL (Instrumental/Activities Daily Living) was 5. Malnutrition was present in 31% and MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination) was normal in 62%. Among these 45 pts, 32 died with a median survival of 120 days: 14 at home, 13 in hospice and 5 during hospitalization. Among 45 frail pts, 3 received personalized care and 42 received the Best Supportive Care. The median age was 81 and the median score IADL/ADL was 2. Malnutrition was present in 55%, and MMSE was normal in 22%. Among these 45 pts 40 died with a median survival of 36 days: 12 at home, 24 in hospice, and 4 during hospitalization. Unfit pts have a better functional, cognitive and nutritional status than frail pts. Early integration between geriatric oncology and palliative care represents the possibility of create a personalized care pathway especially for frail pts.
The Assessment of Leadership Styles and their Effect on organizational performance including use of English
Authors: Tamba Samuel , Pratt Desmond
Published: March 2023

The study assessed the main effects of leadership styles on organizational performance and use of English to communicate at the Apex Banks located in Kenema in Kenema District; Pendembu and Koindu in the Kailahun District. The study specifically sought to determine the impact of Laissez Fair, Transitional and Transformational leadership styles on organizational performance at the Apex Bank. A descriptive survey research based on perception of middle and senior managers in three community banks, namely Apex Banks in Kenema, Pendembu and Koindu. A well-structured research questionnaire was distributed completed and collected after one week. The completed questionnaires was checked for plausibility, integrity and completeness. Two independent variables were used namely, yes or no based on the objectives of the study. To discover the leadership styles that influence organizational performance, a distinction was clearly made between the Transformational Leadership factors and organizational performance rating which seemed to be very low. Thus, the study showed that the Laissez-Fair Leadership Style is high in organizational performance. Based on the findings, therefore, the study recommended that the Laissez-Fair Leadership Ltyle should be discarded by becoming more involved in guiding subordinates, public managers should formulate and implement effective reward and recognition systems. Also, managers should strive to become role models to their subordinates; inspire subordinates by providing meaningful challenges to work; stimulate subordinates’ efforts to become more innovative and creative; and pay greater attention to each individual’s need for achievement and growth.
Beyond market neutrality? Central banks and the problem of climate change
Authors: Thiemann Matthias , Büttner Tim , Kessler Oliver
Published: March 2023

Starting with a landmark speech by Mark Carney on the ‘Tragedy of the Horizon’ in 2015, climate change entered central banking discourse, causing some of its key convictions to come under new scrutiny. This article traces how initially climate change was firmly embedded in a conventional framework of ‘market completion’ that would allow financial markets to price in negative externality. Yet, over the course of the last seven years, central banks have repositioned their role regarding this problem, taking on a much more active stance, which calls into question the notion of ‘market neutrality’. To trace these discursive changes, this article identifies three discursive layers formed around market-based mechanisms, responsible investment and monetary policy. We show that in the unfolding of the debate, the issue of climate change has altered the self-understanding of central bankers and driven them towards a more active stance where they acknowledge that central bankers shape and make, and not only ‘mirror’, market forces.
Application of Blockchain Technology in Logistics and Supplychain Management
Authors: T Varsha , . Shrihari
Published: March 2023

Abstract: The technology which can be called as a distributedledger that records transactions between two parties is Blockchain. When we look into the current problems of threats pertaining to security and privacy in the process of logistics, it lacks supervision traceability. Application of Blockchain chain Technology in Logistics and Supply Chain proposes to resolve these problems using blockchain technology. Blockchain makes an application more efficient, reliable and transparent. It also optimizes the entire process. Traceability is an underlying characteristic of blockchain technology. For each event in logistics system, intelligent contract and a blockchain system is constructed to enhance the overall efficiency and supervision. Data collection becomes easier when we correlate the data belonging to same and different blockchain systems. Logistics system can be made more intelligent by constructing different storage and access mechanisms. This project provides a thought on developing a logistics and supplychain application based on blockchain technology.
Counter-Terrorism Update
Authors: Burchill Richard
Published: March 2023

A review of current developments in counter-terrorism law.
Book Review: The Practice and Problems of Transnational Counter-Terrorism by Fiona De Londras
Authors: Nesbitt Michael
Published: March 2023

Book review.
Manusia Penata Alam dan Bukan Penakluk Alam
Authors: Manggala Kala’tasik Veronika Restu
Published: March 2023

Man was created with the mandate or responsibility to nurture another creation. The creation of the others in this regard is no exception to nature. Nature by not merely being created by the Creator but, through the realm of man, the glory of God is revealed. Man who is a noble creation is given the trust to keep nature and continue to declare the glory of God. Man must take good care of, maintain, work on nature. Man's covetousness of the beauty and richness of nature makes man "forget" the mandate that the Creator entrusts. The universe is also a creation that has value for that man as a noble creation should have the consciousness to maintain that value (as a sesame of creation). The methodology used is a descriptive analysis study. The reference sources used are literacy references such as related books and journals. This writing intends to open up the mindset and give awareness of the importance of maintaining or being a stylist not a conqueror of nature. Qualitative methods are used through literature studies in this writing. The increasing needs of man seem to force to make desires a necessity that leads to the destruction of nature. For this reason, it is necessary to be aware and live enough and be grateful.ABSTRAKManusia diciptakan dengan mandat atau tanggungjawab untuk memelihara ciptaan yang lain. Ciptaan yang lain dalam hal ini tidak terkecuali alam. Alam dengan tidak hanya sekedar diciptakan oleh Sang pencipta begitu saja namun, melalui alam manusia kemuliaan Tuhan dinyatakan. Manusia yang adalah ciptaan yang mulia diberikan kepercayaan untuk menjaga agar alam tetap dan terus menyatakan kemuliaan Tuhan. Manusia harus menjaga, memelihara, mengusahakan alam dengan baik. Ketamakan manusia akan keindahan dan kekayaan alam membuat manusia “lupa” akan mandat yang Sang Pencipta percayakan. Alam semesta pun merupakan ciptaan yang mempunyai nilai untuk itu manusia sebagai ciptaan yang mulia seharusnya memiliki kesadaran untuk menjaga nilai tersebut (sebagai sesame ciptaan). Adapun metodologi yang digunakan adalah studi deskriptif analisis. Sumber rujukan yang digunakan adalah referensi literasi seperti buku dan jurnal terkait. Penulisan ini bermaksud untuk membuka pola pikir serta memberi kesadaran akan pentingya menjaga atau menjadi penata bukan penakluk alam. Digunakan metode kualitatif melalui studi pustaka dalam penulisan ini. Kebutuhan manusia yang semakin meningkat seolah-olah memaksa untuk menjadikan keinginan sebagai kebutuhan yang berujung pada pengrusakan alam. Untuk itu, diperlukan kesadaran serta hidup cukup dan bersyukur.
International Legal and Economic Aspects of Real Estate Turnover in the EAEU Member States
Authors: Kirilenko V. P. , Mishalchenko Y. V. , Chaplik A. V.
Published: March 2023

The article analyzes the current state of the civil circulation of real estate within the Eurasian Economic Union as a supranational formation, examines the legal basis for the international turnover of real estate, as well as identifies legal problems.Aim. Suggest the best ways to solve the problems of international turnover of real estate within the Eurasian Economic Union.Tasks. To determine the legal basis for the regulation of international turnover of real estate within the EAEU, to analyze the state of the real estate market within the EAEU, as well as to identify legal problems that hinder the development of these social relations.Methods. In this research we used methods of comparative law, methods of analysis and synthesis, as well as methods of deduction and induction.Results. In the course of the research the authors conclude that there are some problematic aspects of both national and international regulation in the field of international real estate transactions. These problems are expressed in the absence of uniform norms governing the procedure for certifying real estate transactions, as well as in the absence of a unified legal mechanism for such transactions.Conclusion. As a result of analysis of problems of current legislation, the authors propose ways to solve them by creating a uniform (unified) rules in the field of notarization of real estate transactions within the Eurasian Economic Union.
The Political Nature of International Terrorism
Authors: Berladir J. V. , Kharichkin I. K.
Published: March 2023

This study focuses on identifying the nature of international terrorism as an extremely negative phenomenon of modern politics, as well as on defining such terms as “international terrorism” and “terrorism”.Aim. The study aims at identifying the origins of both domestic and international terrorism, and also at proposing the definitions of these political phenomena.Tasks. The tasks of this study are to identify the social-political sources of terrorism; to define the core features of this phenomenon; to propose the definitions of the terms “terrorism” and “international terrorism” based only on the core features of these notions; to propose the methods of fighting this extremely negative phenomenon of international political life.Methods. The methodology of the study is based on the recognition of the fact that the phenomenon of terrorism has a significant influence on political processes. Such a method as the comparative analysis was used in the study. The references applied in the study have content coherence with the political approach towards the understanding of terrorism. This study also addresses the cases of the successful fights against this phenomenon that can be used as examples for altering priority areas of fighting terrorism and international terrorism.Results. The study proposes the definitions of such political phenomena as “terrorism” and “international terrorism”, identifies the political nature of international terrorism. The study shows that international terrorism is a phenomenon of the same nature as domestic terrorism. The main object of both terrorism and international terrorism is a specific state, a group of states, or international organizations. To effectively fight terrorism, states need to resort to tactics of social and political maneuvering, that is to reduce the proportion of the population living below or near the poverty line, to provide the population and especially young citizens of the country with access to social mobility, and to include opposition political movements in the political process. Implementation of such measures will lead to the disappearance of the social base of terrorist organizations that will lead to the elimination of this phenomenon.Conclusion. The fight against international terrorism is being waged by individual states and the world community with mixed success. And the more states and international organisations focus on eradication of the sources of terrorism, the more successful the fight against this phenomenon will be. By extracting only the core features of terrorism and international terrorism, the universal definitions of the terms of these phenomena of political life can be developed.
Participation in a mutual fund covering losses due to pest infestation: analyzing key predictors of farmers’ interest through machine learning
Authors: Höschle Lisa , Trestini Samuele , Giampietri Elisa
Published: March 2023

In the context of intensified Halyomorpha halys infestations in Italy, this paper provides a very first investigation of key factors that drive fruit growers’ intention to participate in a mutual fund (MF) compensating production losses due to this invasive insect. Data were collected in Veneto Region in Italy, where many farmers suffered H. halys attacks, and interest in the development of innovative risk management tools is growing. The study investigates how behavioral (risk attitude, risk perception) and personality factors (self-efficacy, locus of control) explain farmers’ intention to participate in the MF, additionally controlling for a large number of primary control data (e.g. farmers’ perceptions and characteristics, farm characteristics). The study assumes approximate sparsity and applies the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO), a machine learning technique which represents an original approach for research on risk management. Our empirical analysis reveals that farmers’ intention to participate in the MF is driven by an interplay between the perceived risk of production loss, the benefits from participation in the fund, and the farm age, rather than by socio-economic characteristics of the farm. Results provide valuable insights for policymakers and local stakeholders to implement a mutual fund close to the farmers’ needs.
A LIST OF NIKOS KOKOLAKIS WORKS, INCLUDING INSTRUMENTS OF THE OBOE FAMILY.
Authors: Christos Tsogias-Razakov
Published: March 2023

A LIST OF NIKOS KOKOLAKIS's WORKS, INCLUDING INSTRUMENTS OF THE OBOE FAMILY (March 2023).

A list of Nikos Kokolakis's works, including instruments of the oboe family, was published for the first time, after a personal interview with the composer Nikos Kokolakis about his works, in the frame of a Ph.D. research, about Hellenic (Greek) Oboe Repertoire, of the Ph.D. candidate: Christos Tsogias-Razakov.
A New H∞ Filter for a Nonlinear Singular System in Frequency domain
Authors: Emna Fezai , Fatma Hamzaoui , Malek Khadhraoui , Messaoud Hassani
Published: March 2023

This paper introduces a new design for a H ∞ filter for nonlinear
singular systems with bounded disturbance in the time domain, the
frequency domain based on both time and frequency domain.In addition, we
present results comparison between three filter design methods. The main
objective of such a design is the estimation of the state vector. The
proposed filter design is verified when using coupled multimodel
architecture. In this note, we propose to adopt the Lyapunov–Krasovskii
theory to ensure the filter stability by using a Lyapunov functional
added to a H ∞ criterion to minimize the disturbance effect.Furthermore,
polynomial approach using MFD tools is employed to describe the filter
dynamic in the frequency domain. A numerical example is given to
demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed design.
Stereoselective Synthesis of Nontethered trans-4 Bis(aziridino)[60]fullerene Derivatives
Authors: Xiong Jie , Feng Shuang , Peng Rufang , Jin Bo
Published: March 2023

The stereoselective preparation of fullerene bis-adducts through
nontethered methods remains difficult due to the significant amount of
regioisomers produced. The trans-4 aziridino[60]fullerenes,
C60(NC6H4R)n (n = 1 or 2, R = OMe, OEt, OBu), were selectively
synthesized even without a catalyst by reacting octabromofullerene with
the corresponding aniline. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy,
UV-vis spectroscopy, and X-ray structural analysis provided convincing
characterization of the compounds. A possible reaction process was
proposed to clarify the synthesis of highly regioselective
trans-4-bisaziridino[60]fullerenes. The possible use of these
aziridino[60]fullerene derivatives as propellant stabilizers was
also explored.
Hans Jonas e a reflexão sobre Deus e ética após Auschwitz
Authors: Dias Luiz Fernando Pires
Published: March 2023

Os horrores do século XX, dos quais o episódio de Auschwitz destaca-se como emblemático referencial, colocaram em questão a representação de um Deus absolutamente bom e onipotente, em razão da incompatibilidade lógica desses atributos com o mal radical ocorrido. Este artigo propõe-se a explorar a reflexão do filósofo Hans Jonas, que ensaia uma narrativa de Deus considerando a sua ausência na tragédia da Shoah. Refutando as justificativas racionais da teodiceia, Jonas busca uma nova perspectiva através de um mito cosmogônico, no qual Deus autorrenuncia à onipotência em prol da autonomia cósmica, expondo-se às contingências do mundo, inserindo-se no devir do espaço-tempo e por ele sendo afetado. A abdicação voluntária de Deus promove a autonomia do homem, posicionando-o em um horizonte ético, no qual é responsável, não só por si próprio, mas por toda a criação e, até mesmo, pelo plano de Deus, que é impactado pelas ações e omissões humanas.