bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Translating seasonal climate forecasts into water balance forecasts for decision making
Authors: MacLeod David , Quichimbo Edisson A. , Michaelides Katerina , Asfaw Dagmawi Teklu , Rosolem Rafael , Cuthbert Mark O. , Otenyo Erick , Segele Zewdu , Rigby Jacob M. , Otieno George , Hassaballah Khalid , Tadege Abebe , Singer Michael Bliss
Published: March 2023

Seasonal rainfall forecasts support early preparedness. These forecasts are typically disseminated at Regional Climate Outlook Forums (RCOFs), in the form of seasonal tercile probability categories—above normal, normal, below normal. However, these categories cannot be related directly to impacts on terrestrial water stores within catchments, since they are mediated by non-linear hydrological processes occurring on fine spatiotemporal scales, including rainfall partitioning into infiltration, evapotranspiration, runoff and groundwater recharge. Hydrological models are increasingly capable of capturing these processes, but there is no simple way to drive such models with a specific RCOF seasonal tercile rainfall forecast. Here we demonstrate a new method, “Quantile Bin Resampling” (QBR), for producing seasonal water forecasts for a drainage basin by integrating a tercile seasonal rainfall forecast with a hydrological model. QBR is based on mapping historical quantiles of basin-average rainfall to historical simulations of the water balance, and circumvents challenges associated with using climate model output to drive impact models directly. We evaluate QBR by generating 35 years of seasonal reforecasts for various water balance stores and fluxes for the Upper Ewaso Ng’iro basin in Kenya. Hindcasts indicate that when input tercile rainfall forecasts have skill, QBR provides accurate water forecasts at kilometre-scale resolution, which is relevant for anticipatory action down to village level. Pilot operational experimental water forecasts were produced for this basin using QBR for the 2022 March-May rainfall season, then disseminated to regional stakeholders at the Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF). We discuss this initiative, along with limitations, plans and future potential of the method. Beyond the demonstrated application to water-related forecasts, QBR can be easily adapted to work with any rainfall-driven impact model. It can translate objective tercile climate probabilities into impact-relevant water balance forecasts at high spatial resolution in an efficient, transparent and flexible way.
Nutritional care for children with feeding difficulties and disabilities: A scoping review
Authors: Klein Alyssa , Uyehara Malia , Cunningham Andrew , Olomi Madina , Cashin Kristen , Kirk Catherine M.
Published: March 2023

One billion people worldwide have a disability, and 80 percent of them live in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The prevalence of feeding difficulties globally ranges from 25–45 percent to 33–80 percent in children without and with disabilities, respectively. The U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) flagship multi-sectoral nutrition project, USAID Advancing Nutrition, conducted a scoping review of programs supporting nutritional care of children with disability and non-disability related feeding difficulties. The non-systematic scoping review included a desk review of peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed literature and key informant interviews. In all, 127 documents with publication dates ranging from 2003 to 2022 were identified through keyword searches and snowballing and met the inclusion criteria, and 42 experts in nutrition and disability were interviewed. Findings were organized using structured matrices of challenges and opportunities across the universal progressive model of care framework in the identification and management of feeding difficulties and disabilities and support for children with feeding difficulties and disabilities and their families. The review found insufficient policies, programs, and evidence to support children with feeding difficulties and disabilities and their families. While some resources and promising approaches exist, they are not standardized or universally used, staff are not trained to use them, and there is insufficient funding to implement them. The combination of challenges in identifying feeding difficulties and disabilities, a lack of understanding of the link between disabilities and feeding, and weak or nonexistent referral or specialized services puts these children at risk of malnutrition. Additionally, their families face challenges providing the care they need, including coping with high care demands, accessing support, obtaining appropriate foods, and managing stigma. Four areas of recommendations emerged to support children with feeding difficulties and disabilities: (1) Strengthen systems to improve identification and service provision; (2) Provide direct support to families to address determinants that affect nutrition outcomes; (3) Conduct advocacy to raise awareness of the needs and opportunities; and (4) Build the evidence base on effective interventions to identify and support these children and their families.
Global overview of suicidal behavior and associated risk factors among people living with human immunodeficiency virus: A scoping review
Authors: Tsai Yi-Tseng , K. M. Sriyani Padmalatha , Ku Han-Chang , Wu Yi-Lin , Ko Nai-Ying
Published: March 2023

Death by suicide is a major public health problem. People living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) have higher risk of suicidal behavior than the general population. The aim of this review is to summarize suicidal behavior, associated risk factors, and risk populations among PLHIV. Research studies in six databases from January 1, 1988, to July 8, 2021, were searched using keywords that included “HIV,” “suicide,” and “risk factors.” The study design, suicide measurement techniques, risk factors, and study findings were extracted. A total of 193 studies were included. We found that the Americas, Europe, and Asia have the highest rates of suicidal behavior. Suicide risk factors include demographic factors, mental illness, and physiological, psychological, and social support. Depression is the most common risk factor for PLHIV, with suicidal ideation and attempt risk. Drug overdosage is the main cause of suicide death. In conclusion, the current study found that PLHIV had experienced a high level of suicidal status. This review provides an overview of suicidal behavior and its risk factors in PLHIV with the goal of better managing these factors and thus preventing death due to suicide.
CEO’s functional experience and firm performance based on text mining
Authors: Huang Xiaohong , Liu Jiangwei , Min Liangyu , Zeng Qianqian , Zhang Jun , Zhang Xiaorong
Published: March 2023

The impact of a chief executive officer’s (CEO’s) functional experience on firm performance has gained the attention of many scholars. However, the measurement of functional experience is rarely disclosed in the public database. Few studies have been conducted on the comprehensive functional experience of CEOs. This paper used the upper echelons theory and obtained deep-level curricula vitae (CVs) data through the named entity recognition technique. First, we mined 15 consecutive years of CEOs’ CVs from 2006 to 2020 from Chinese listed companies. Second, we extracted information throughout their careers and automatically classified their functional hierarchy. Finally, we constructed breadth (functional breadth: functional experience richness) and depth (functional depth: average tenure and the hierarchy of function) for empirical analysis. We found that a CEO’s breadth is significantly negatively related to firm performance, and the quadratic term is significantly positive. A CEO’s depth is significantly positively related to firm performance, and the quadratic term is significantly negative. The research results indicate a u-shaped relationship between a CEO’s breadth and firm performance and an inverted u-shaped relationship between their depth and firm performance. The study’s findings extend the literature on factors influencing firm performance and CEOs’ functional experience. The study expands from the horizontal macro to the vertical micro level, providing new evidence to support the recruitment and selection of high-level corporate talent.
Burden and severity of deranged electrolytes and kidney function in children seen in a tertiary hospital in Kano, northern Nigeria
Authors: Obiagwu Patience N. , Morrow Brenda , McCulloch Mignon , Argent Andrew
Published: March 2023

Introduction

Derangement in serum electrolytes and kidney function is often overlooked, especially in resource-constrained settings, and associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to describe the burden of derangements in serum electrolytes and kidney function in children presenting to a tertiary hospital in Nigeria.

Methods

The laboratory records of all children who had serum electrolytes urea and creatinine ordered on their first presentation to hospital between January 1 and June 30, 2017 were retrospectively reviewed. Basic demographic data including admission status (inpatient or outpatient) were recordedandserum levels of sodium, potassium, chloride and bicarbonate were assessed for derangements usingnormal values from established reference ranges. Results of repeat samples were excluded. Kidney function was classified based on the serum creatinine relative to normal values for age and sex.

Results

During the study period, 1909 children (60.3% male); median (IQR) age 42 (11.9) months had serum chemistry and 1248 (65.4%) were admitted. Results of their first samples were analyzed. Electrolyte derangements were present in 78.6% of the samples most commonly hyponatraemia (41.1%), low bicarbonate(37.2%), hypochloraemia (33.5%) and hypokalemia(18.9%). Azotaemia was found in 20.1% of the results. Elevated serum creatinine levels were found in 399 children (24.7%), 24.1% of those being in the severe category. Children aged 5 years and younger accounted for 76.4% of those with derangement in kidney function. One hundred and eight outpatients (17.8%) had deranged kidney function.

Conclusion

Deranged serum electrolytes and kidney function were common in this cohort.
The culm and glume anatomical study on Lolium (Poaceae) species in Iran
Authors: Keshavarzi Maryam , Bokaee Zahra Nazem , Derakhshan Neda
Published: March 2023

Lolium (Poaceae) is composed of five species in Iran that are of forage and weed importance. Culm and glume anatomy of grasses is inadequately explored. In the present study culm and glume anatomical structures of 17 population of four Lolium species is considered by use of 16 qualitative and quantitative features to distinguish Lolium species in Iran and to determine their diagnostic value. The culm cross-section showed multilayered hypodermis, ribbed or un-ribbed culm cross-sections, cuticles with different thicknesses, and the cortex with different tissues. Vascular bundles are arranged in two to more rings in the culm anatomy. Glume anatomical observations showed differences in girder attachment to vascular bundles, the outline of the cross-section, and the cortex tissue composition. The multi-variate statistical method based on culm and glume anatomical features showed that L. perenne and L. multiflorum are grouped near each other but there is more mixture between L. persicum and L. rigidum. Our findings are in agreement with the grouping pattern achieved by previous researches on leaf anatomy and lemma and palea micro-morphology of the same species. The molecular study by ISSR also provides support for the present study. The culm and glume anatomy of species studied provides valuable data for taxonomic purposes.
Assessing the Impact of Microprudential Policy towards Household Loan Deliquency
Authors: Adorie Sabinus , Eliona Lova Albert , Halimatus Syaidatul Hemary , Izzah Athirah Shamsuddin , Nur Najeehah Mohd Shakri , Theodora Zeprianus , Abdul Hamit Ahmad Fauze
Published: March 2023

This study examines the impact of Monetary Policy (OPR) and other macroeconomic factors, including Unemployment Rate, Household Income, and Household Expenditure, on loan delinquencies, as measured by the Non-Performing Loan to Total Banks’ Loan ratio. Using a static panel data model, we investigate the effects of monetary policy on delinquent borrowers. The Breusch-Pagan Lagrange Multiplier (LM) and Hausman (1978) tests are used to selecting the most efficient and consistent static panel regression model. Our findings indicate a significant positive correlation between OPR and Unemployment with loan delinquencies. Additionally, we discovered that Household Income is significantly and negatively associated with loan delinquencies in commercial banks. This study highlights the positive relationship between loan delinquencies and macroeconomic factors, such as unemployment and OPR, in commercial banks and how these macroeconomic factors adversely impact loan delinquencies. Ultimately, this research presents evidence of the impacts of Unemployment, Household Income, and Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) on loan delinquencies.
Quaterly overview of the cases received at CityMed Hospital of Pétion-Ville
Authors: Julien Adonaï Aly Isaac , Villefranche Aude Cencia , Bazile Shelda , Constant Magdala , Derosena Fabien , Joseph Wisly
Published: March 2023

Introduction

CityMed Hospital of Pétion-Ville receives various medical cases every day. Patientscome for general, gynecological, pediatric, dermatological, surgical, internal medicineand emergency consultations. The objective of this workis to show an overview of the cases seen in the hospital during the last trimester.

Method

This is a simple descriptive report. The data was collected from the dailyconsultation report book written by the nurses of the hospital, from December 12022 to February 28 2023. They are then presented in the form of frequencygroupings and graphs, using Excel and SPSS software.

Results

We have recorded a total of 902 consultations. But only 846 cases had sufficient data for this report. The median age of the patients was 30 years, with extremes of1 month and 92 years. The gender that mostfrequented the hospital was female ( Female 60.4% vs Male 39.6%, sex ratio 0.65). The patients came mainly from the town of PétionVille (85.1%) . The most encountered pathology were gastritis ( 11.9 % , n = 101). There has been only one death of a patienthospitalizedfollowing asevere cranioencephalic trauma.

Conclusion

In our work we have shown that gastritis is the most frequent pathology seen inconsultation in Pétion-Ville from December 2022 to February 2023 at the CityMed Hospital. More relevant information can be provided on the health of the population of Pétion-Ville from the data collected at CityMed Hospital in future reports.
Resolving the Costs of the Action by Mediation not Litigation
Authors: Mallalieu Roger , Campbell Colin
Published: March 2023

This article considers the role of mediation in resolution of the quantum of costs in civil proceedings in the courts of England and Wales as an alternative to detailed assessment by a judge under the Civil Procedure Rules 1998. The benefits of mediation are reviewed by carrying out a comparison with the court process, emphasizing the speed, costs savings, informality and privacy which resolution other than going to court can deliver. The article also comments upon whether making mediation in costs mandatory would assist parties who pay and receive costs, and whether this is likely to happen in the foreseeable future.  

Keywords: civil procedure; legal costs; detailed assessment; alternative dispute resolution; costs mediation.
La suerte del tambobambino: archivos musicales y la biografía social de una canción indígena de los Andes peruanos
Authors: Mendívil Julio
Published: March 2023

En este artículo sostengo que, más allá de las intenciones primigenias de los Estados que los financian y de los funcionarios que los dirigen, los archivos musicales no solo preservan la música, sino que, al hacerlo, favorecen potencialmente su transformación. Trabajo la hipótesis a partir de una revisión de las metamorfosis sufridas por la canción indígena “Carnaval de Tambobamba”, un tema grabado a capella por el conocido escritor peruano José María Arguedas en la década de los sesenta para el archivo de música tradicional que él había formado en la Casa de la Cultura del Perú. Demuestro que dicha grabación desató una serie de recontextualizaciones, suscitando una biografía social de la canción indígena que la regresa a lo que Diana Taylor denomina repertorio.
La era del canon: canción popular y memoria colectiva en el siglo XXI
Authors: Pujol Sergio Pujol
Published: March 2023

Este artículo comparte reflexiones sobre el pasado de la música popular y su vigencia en el siglo XXI a través de la forma de un canon o lista de canciones consideradas “clássicas”. Sin restringir el concepto de canon a una lista cerrada o fija, el autor se pregunta sobre aquellas canciones que han permanecido en el tiempo superando una especie de “selección natural”. ¿A través de qué procesos de comunicación y legitimación cultural gozan hoy estos “temas” del estatus de “clássicos”, cuando en otros tiempos lo “clássico” se restringía a la llamada música "seria" o “académica”? Si bien la mayoría de los ejemplos analizados provienen del inventario de música popular argentina, el artículo incluye extensas observaciones sobre las tradiciones cancionistas de otros países.
Dialogismo e polifonia na música popular: apropriações e reapropriações de sentidos
Authors: Paranhos Adalberto
Published: March 2023

Ao tomar como ponto de partida as contribuições de Mikhail Bakhtin, eu me proponho, neste artigo, incursionar por um estudo de caso de dialogismo aplicado à música popular. Primeiramente, examino duas composições nas quais o diálogo que vincula uma a outra põe em destaque as marcas linguísticas que as aproximam. Procuro mostrar de que forma uma canção romântica teve alguns de seus elementos apropriados e ressignificados, ao ser submetida, noutra canção, a um processo de politização inesperada. Em seguida, analiso como, na regravação de uma mesma composição, esta foi atingida por golpes de irrisão que retiraram o chão sobre o qual ela se assentava, num caso explícito de polifonia e reapropriação de seu sentido. Em meio a isso, se verificará, no dizer de Bakhtin, que “a segunda voz, uma vez instalada no discurso do outro, entra em hostilidade com o seu agente primitivo e o obriga a servir a fins diametralmente opostos”.
Construção, fragmentos e passagens textuais: o trabalho das Passagens de Walter Benjamin
Authors: A. Belo Rafael
Published: March 2023

Este artigo aborda o trabalho das Passagens de Walter Benjamin, tendo como objetivo a análise textual e sóciohistórica da sua construção. Busca lançar luzes sobre a sua concepção e elaboração, que tem como característica o inacabamento, uma constituição fragmentária e constelacional, sem contar o seu aspecto hipertextual. Além das Passagens em si e seu autor, dialoga-se com autores como Willi Bolle, organizador da edição brasileira; Rolf Tiedemann, organizador da edição alemã; Pierre Levy acerca da concepção de hipertexto; a filósofa Olgária Matos; o estudioso Stephen Schwartz; e David Mauas, diretor de um documentário investigativo sobre Benjamin. Adotouse como metodologia a revisitação do percurso histórico e cultural da produção e transformação do projeto das Passagens, utilizando-se inclusive de correspondência do autor, bem como da revisitação das análises feitas pelos organizadores das edições alemã e brasileira. As reflexões aqui expostas levaram à compreensão das Passagens como um dispositivo sistêmico hipertextual complexo, que supera a concepção convencional de um livro
Determination of nicotine content in locally produced smokeless tobacco (Shammah) samples from Jazan region of Saudi Arabia using a convenient HPLC-MS/MS method
Authors: Alhazmi Hassan A.
Published: March 2023

Shammah is one of the forms of smokeless tobacco (SLT) prepared by mixing tobacco powder with other ingredients to increase its acceptability. Nicotine (NT) is the main alkaloid present in tobacco and is a precursor for carcinogenic metabolites including tobacco specific nitrosamines (TSNAs). In this study, eight varieties of Shammah samples, collected from Jazan region of Saudi Arabia, were analyzed for NT content by a validated high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry method. Electrospray ionization was used with the multiple reaction monitoring in the positive mode for data acquisition. The method was fast and short retention times (RT) of 1.4 and 3.1 min were observed for NT and lapatinib used as internal standard (IS), respectively. The inter- and intra-day accuracy and precision results met the acceptance criteria of United States Food and Drug Administration and International Council for Harmonisation validation guidelines. The developed method was successfully applied for the detection of NT contents in various Shammah samples. NT concentration was found to be in the range of 6.94 ± 0.16 to 31.69 ± 0.79% with the maximum level detected in special Shammah from Ahad Al Masarihah and the lowest level in Khadrah Shammah from Samtah city. The results of this investigation have warranted further research to determine the minor Shammah contents including additive materials and assessment of associated health effects.
Statistical analysis of the repeatability of the crevice corrosion repassivation potential
Authors: Rodríguez Martín A.
Published: March 2023

An extensive database of crevice corrosion repassivation potentials (E
R,CREV) of corrosion-resistant and high-temperature alloys was analysed with statistical tools. Repeatability of results, which considers multiple tests performed by the same team with the same experimental setup, was assessed. Evaluated variables include those that allegedly affect the outcome of testing techniques used to determine E
R,CREV such as crevice formers material, applied torque, the extent of corrosion propagation before repassivation and electrochemical procedures; and environmental and metallurgical conditions that may change the corrosion susceptibility of materials such as thermal ageing, alloy composition, temperature, chloride concentration and inhibitors. Guidelines to decide on the significance of changes in crevice corrosion repassivation potentials are proposed. Analysis of collected data suggests that a sample size of 5 is appropriate for assessing any change in the environmental or metallurgical conditions on the repassivation potential.
Activating calcium-sensing receptor gene variants in China: a case report of hypocalcaemia and literature review
Authors: Guo Shuzhen , Li Xiaolin , Shan Xiaoou
Published: March 2023

Objectives

Autosomal dominant hypocalcaemia 1 (ADH1) is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disease, due to the activating mutations of the calcium-sensing receptor (CASR) gene. The current paper presents a severe case of ADH1 with intellectual backwardness, and systematically reviews the reported 17 ADH1 patients in China.

Case presentation

A 7 years old boy with recurrent seizures over 1 year was admitted at Yuying children’ hospital, the clinical centre of south province of Zhejiang. Auxiliary examinations demonstrated hypocalcaemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypomagnesemia, hypercalciuria, low parathyroid hormone (PTH), basal ganglia calcifications, normal range of serum creatinine, and 25-hydroxyvitamin D. Wechsler’s intelligence test result indicated intellectually backward. The patient’s genotype found a heterozygous variant in CASR gene, c.T416C p. (Ile139Thr). This article also systematically reviews the literatures on ADH1 in China and summarises the clinical characteristics and treatment.

Conclusions

ADH1 can be a cause of idiopathic hypoparathyroidism. Recognition and rational treatment is important for symptom improvement and reducing high potential adverse effects.
Influence of Recovery Time After Warm-up on Vertical Jump Performance in Trained Prepubertal and Postpubertal Male Athletes
Authors: Ferrari Antoine , Baquet Georges , Blazevich Anthony J. , Ratel Sébastien
Published: March 2023

Ferrari, A, Baquet, G, Blazevich, AJ, and Ratel, S. Influence of recovery time after warm-up on vertical jump performance in trained prepubertal and postpubertal male athletes. J Strength Cond Res 37(10): 1985–1992, 2023—The aim of this study was to examine the concurrent effects of maturity status and recovery delay after a standardized dynamic warm-up on vertical jump performance. Thirteen prepubertal boys (9.4 ± 1.1 years) and 12 postpubertal boys (16.6 ± 0.8 years) were tested on squat jump (SJ) and drop jump from 30 cm (DJ30) before and after a standardized, 8-minute, dynamic warm-up, including low-intensity, nonspecific dynamic exercises progressing to maximal, specific exercises, over 6 separate occasions. In each session, subjects jumped at 0, 1.5, 3, 5, 7, or 10 minutes after warm-up in a randomized order. Measurements included SJ height, DJ30 height, ground contact time (GCT), and reactive strength index (RSI) from DJ30. The results revealed no significant recovery time × maturity group interaction effects for SJ height (p = 0.36), DJ30 height (p = 0.45), GCT (p = 0.75), or RSI (p = 0.09), meaning that maturity status did not have a significant effect on changes in vertical jump performance after the warm-up. However, there were significant time effects for SJ height, DJ30 height, and RSI (p < 0.001 for all), with DJ30 height and RSI increasing significantly by 16.9% at 1.5 minutes (p < 0.001) and SJ height increasing significantly by 12.0% until 3 minutes after the warm-up (p < 0.001). To conclude, the standardized dynamic warm-up had beneficial effects on vertical jump performance within the first 3 minutes after completion of the intervention. However, vertical jump performance after the warm-up was not dependent on the children's maturity status.
Environment Enrichment Facilitates Long-Term Memory Consolidation through Behavioral Tagging
Authors: Kaushik Medha , Kaushik Pooja , Panwar Siddharth , Joshi Shiv Dutt , Parvez Suhel
Published: March 2023

The behavioral tagging (BT) hypothesis provides crucial insights into the mechanism of long-term memory (LTM) consolidation. Novelty exposure in BT is a decisive step in activating the molecular machinery of memory formation. Several studies have validated BT using different neurobehavioral tasks; however, the novelty given in all studies is open field (OF) exploration. Environment enrichment (EE) is another key experimental paradigm to explore the fundamentals of brain functioning. Recently, several studies have highlighted the importance of EE in enhancing cognition, LTM, and synaptic plasticity. Hence, in the present study, we investigated the effects of different types of novelty on LTM consolidation and plasticity-related protein (PRP) synthesis using the BT phenomenon. Novel object recognition (NOR) was used as the learning task for rodents (male Wistar rats), while OF and EE were two types of novel experiences provided to the rodents. Our results indicated that EE exposure efficiently leads to LTM consolidation through the BT phenomenon. In addition, EE exposure significantly enhances protein kinase Mζ (PKMζ) synthesis in the hippocampus region of the rat brain. However, the OF exposure did not lead to significant PKMζ expression. Further, our results did not find alterations in BDNF expression after EE and OF exposure in the hippocampus. Hence, it is concluded that different types of novelty mediate the BT phenomenon up to the same extent at the behavioral level. However, the implications of different novelties may differ at molecular levels.
Psychological maturity of young men and women for marriage as the predicator for the observance of contemporary family law
Authors:   University of Bialystok, Dakowicz Lidia , Dakowicz Andrzej ,   University of Bialystok
Published: March 2023

Through their mutual relationship the woman and man create the atmosphere of the married life which is either favourable for their development and for the development of their children, or which hinders the development. The higher is their psychological maturity, which is reflected in self-acceptance, in their internal integrity and in the positive attitude towards marriage and family life, the more likely the spouses would follow the rules of contemporary family law and, as a result, they will create the atmosphere which favours proper development of all the family members.
High free triiodothyronine, and free-triiodothyronine-to-free-thyroxine ratio are associated with metabolic syndrome in a euthyroid employee population: the Zhejiang Zhenhai study
Authors: Jin Qiankai , Huang Guoqing , Tian Xiaoqing , Shu Yimeng , Tusongtuoheti Ximisinuer , Mao Yushan
Published: March 2023

Objective

The aim of this study was to elaborate the link of thyroid hormones (THs) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in a Chinese euthyroid employee population with MetS component(s).

Methods

An annual health checkup was performed on employees in 2019. Anthropometric parameters, metabolic parameters, and thyroid function were measured. A questionnaire was used in conjunction with Zhenhai Lianhua Hospital database to receive employees' medication records and thyroid surgical history records.

Results

A total of 5486 eligible employees were included; the prevalence of MetS was generally higher in males than in females (38.9 vs. 30.4%, P < 0.001). Among employees with central obesity, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperglycemia, hypertension, and low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), the prevalence of MetS was 68.8, 63.6, 68.2, 48.8, and 60.0% in males and 72.6, 63.3, 61.3, 42.3, and 42.3% in females, respectively. Logistic regression analysis showed that thyroid-stimulating hormone and free thyroxine (FT4) quartiles had no significant impact on MetS. Free triiodothyronine/free thyroxine (FT3/FT4) and free triiodothyronine (FT3)) quartiles were positively associated with the increased odds ratio (OR) for MetS and dyslipidemia (hypertriglyceridemia and low HDL-C), regardless of gender. In males, FT3 and FT3/FT4 quartiles were positively associated with the OR for central obesity, whereas FT4 quartiles were negatively associated; both FT3 and FT4 quartiles were positively associated with increased OR of hyperglycemia, while similar results were not observed in females. Interaction analysis indicated no significant effect of gender and TH interactions on risk of MetS.

Conclusion

High FT3 and FT3/FT4 were strongly linked with MetS and dyslipidemia in our study, even in the euthyroid individuals. Tighter control of thyroid function was necessary for those with preexisting MetS component(s).
La eficacia educativa en un Instituto de Educación Superior, en tiempos de pandemia
Authors: Sánchez huarcaya Alex , Ortega Oyola Jennifer
Published: March 2023

The study is purposed to describe good practices in organizational factors of educational effectiveness in the pandemic context, in a private higher education institute in Peru. Qualitative study, which considers four study categories to formulate a semi-structured guide for the interview with leaders at the institution. The study concludes that good leadership practices in the pandemic context within the institution are: i) to develop a pedagogical direction style; ii) to support teachers to guarantee learning results and teaching strenghthening; iii) to promote a high commitment in colaborators throught motivation, close direction, and shared leadership; and iv) to develop agile tools to facilitate communication and contribute to results achievement.
Accesibilidad web en la virtualidad, análisis del tejido cultural de internet y lenguaje digital
Authors: Acevedo Sandra
Published: March 2023

En el marco del proyecto de investigación PIE 039 de la ECEDU- UNAD titulado “Diseño de una propuesta para formación de líderes de educación superior en gestión, diseño e innovación de procesos curriculares pertinentes a las necesidades del contexto nacional e internacional” Se utilizo una metodología descriptiva con etapas exploratoria, descriptiva, de sistematización y analítica siguiendo a Hurtado (2000). Lo cual permitió identificar que la accesibilidad web en la virtualidad evidenciando una transformación en las prácticas comunicativas en las cuales se presentan transformaciones que a través del análisis del tejido cultural del internet a partir del cual se configuraron como categorías conceptuales, estas fueron: ciberespacio y fronteras borrosas del saber, universalidad digital, superación de las brechas, escritura y acceso a internet y discurso científico, internet y las nuevas interconexiones.
NUEVAS PERSPECTIVAS EN TORNO AL BREXIT: EL IMPACTO DE LAS PERCEPCIONES SOBRE LA SALUD EN EL VOTO PROBREXIT
Authors: TOWNSON AGUILAR SONIA
Published: March 2023

El Brexit ha sido analizado desde diferentes perspectivas, pero las percepciones sobrela salud no han sido plenamente examinadas. Me centro en la salud porque la campaña pro-Brexitafi rmó que, si el Brexit triunfaba, el Reino Unido no tendría que pagar 350 millones de librassemanalmente a la Unión Europea (UE) y este dinero podría ser destinado al Servicio Nacionalde Salud. Como la mitad de los británicos creyó esta afi rmación, mi pregunta de investigaciónes: ¿desempeñaron las percepciones sobre la salud un papel en el resultado del referéndum delBrexit? Mi hipótesis es que los individuos con peores percepciones de salud fueron más propensosa votar a favor de la salida, ya que pensaban que se benefi ciarían de una sanidad mejor fi nanciada.Después de realizar ciertos análisis estadísticos, concluyo que dichas percepciones fueron unfactor signifi cativo en el voto pro-Brexit, incluso cuando se controla por las percepciones acercade la inmigración.
LAS CONSECUENCIAS PARA EUROPA DE LA CRISIS DE REFUGIADOS DEL MEDITERRÁNEO
Authors: GARCÍA DEL MORAL ANA
Published: March 2023

En el presente artículo, se plantean los distintos escenarios a los que podemos enfrentarnos como resultado de la crisis de los refugiados en el Mar Mediterráneo, y las operaciones de rescate llevadas a cabo. Estas consecuencias son de muy diversa naturaleza, ya que algunas de ellas afectan solo a individuos concretos, pero otras, en cambio, afectan a la sociedad en su conjunto. Por un lado, están las consecuencias a corto plazo, estas se refieren a los procesos judiciales por delitos penales, bien contra las ONGs y las tripulaciones de sus barcos, o bien contra los agentes de un Estado. Por otro lado, las consecuencias a largo plazo (y que no hemos enfrentado aún), serían la amenaza al sistema de libre circulación (Schengen), y el posible efecto llamada. Para esta última consecuencia, se analiza un reciente modelo matemático predictivo creado ad hoc para tratar de medir ese efecto llamada.
ANÁLISIS FILOSÓFICO-JURÍDICO DEL PROGRAMA BILINGÜE ESPAÑOL-INGLÉS DE LA COMUNIDAD DE MADRID
Authors: CUARTERO COBO MARÍA DEL MAR
Published: March 2023

La enseñanza bilingüe implementada en la Comunidad de Madrid tiene como objetivo asegurar la igualdad de oportunidades en el acceso a la enseñanza del inglés para lograr que los alumnos puedan competir de manera solvente en un mercado cada vez más global y competitivo. Sin embargo, desde el año 2004 se han ido desvelando serias carencias que acentuarían problemas estructurales del sistema educativo madrileño —la segregación escolar, la desigualdad por motivos socioeconómicos o de discapacidad y la asimilación pobre o incorrecta de contenidos curriculares— comprometiendo valores esenciales en un sistema educativo democrático, como la igualdad y la justicia.
Surface activation of wood by corona treatment and NaOH soaking for improved bond performance in plywood
Authors: Yamamoto Akio , Kymäläinen Maija , Lindroos Timo , Rohumaa Anti , Sokka Kasperi , Rautkari Lauri
Published: March 2023

In plywood manufacturing, the surface characteristics of veneers play a critical role in achieving appropriate bonding performance. An inactivated wood surface caused by oxidation or migration of wood extractives has been shown to lead to an insufficient bonding quality. In this study, inactivated birch and spruce veneer surfaces were activated with corona and chemical NaOH treatments. The effects of the treatments were determined by contact angle measurements and bond quality tests conducted with Automated Bonding Evaluation System (ABES). In addition, the mechanical properties of the plywood produced from the treated veneers were evaluated. The results showed that the corona treatment remarkably increased the wettability of the veneer surface and bond quality of both the spruce and birch veneers evaluated by ABES. The corona treatment also improved the mechanical properties of the birch plywood, but the spruce plywood properties were not affected as much. Soaking veneers in NaOH improved the wettability, but the bond strength was lower than that of the references.
Development of a 3-axis parallel kinematic machine for milling wood material – Part 1: Design
Authors: Ayyıldız Elmas Aşkar , Ayyıldız Mustafa
Published: March 2023

A 3-axis parallel kinematic machine tool and advanced control system with programming in G-code for the milling of wood material are described in detail. This parallel kinematic machine is based on a 3-PSS (prismatic link, spherical link, and spherical link) parallel mechanism. A programming system and control based on a real-time PC windows platform and Mach3 software system was implemented for this tool. Finally, a model application of a programming system developed for a three-degree-of-freedom linear delta parallel machine was presented, and the workability for milling wood material (medium-density fibreboard) was shown.
The degumming effect on kenaf by different residence times of steam explosion treatment
Authors: Jiang Wei , Han Guangting , Song Yan , Zhang Xiao , Zhou Chengfeng , Zhang Yuanming , Xia Yanzhi
Published: March 2023

Steam explosion (STEX) is an effective method of degumming kenaf and separating kenaf fibers. The residence time has a strong effect on the STEX process, and its mechanism of degumming kenaf was studied in this paper. In this research, five different residence times were chosen to treat kenaf at 1 MPa STEX pressure. The morphological changes were recorded using an optical camera and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The chemical and physical properties of kenaf fiber were analyzed using wet chemistry analysis and a standard mechanical test. The cellulose content increased with increasing residence time. The breaking strength of kenaf fiber reached the highest level at 5 min residence time. It was also found that four different levels of kenaf fiber exist in the steam explosion process. This finding is very helpful for the degumming method development.
A two-step method for fabricating bamboo culm coated with MgAl-LDHs and its fire resistance properties
Authors: Yao Xiaoling , Peng Rui , Du Chungui , Hua Yating , Zhang Jingjing , Huang Qiuli , Liu Hongzhi
Published: March 2023

To enhance the fire-resistance of bamboo, the bamboo was first exposed to sodium hydroxide solution, and then immersed in a suspension of magnesium aluminum layered double hydroxides (MgAl-LDHs) to fabricate modified bamboo (NLB) with a coating of MgAl-LDHs on the surface. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy showed that the surface of bamboo was coated by the MgAl-LDHs after modification. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis demonstrated that more hydroxyl groups were available on the bamboo surface after pretreatment with sodium hydroxide solution. The morphology of the MgAl-LDHs coating was firmer and denser with evidence from scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry. Leaching resistance was thereby enhanced. In addition, the cone calorimeter results showed that the peak heat release rate of the NLB was 29.1% lower than that of untreated bamboo, the total heat release decreased by 24.4%, the smoke release rate and total smoke release decreased by 40.5% and 47.8%, respectively, and the peak of carbon monoxide production decreased by 26.7%. The maximum average heat dissipation rate decreased by 24.0%, and the shape of residual charcoal of the NLB was more complete than that of untreated bamboo after fire. Therefore, NLB has excellent fire resistant and smoke suppression properties.
Зарнийський храм-фортеця
Authors: Алієв Талех
Published: March 2023

Стаття присвячена одному з ранньосередньовічних укріплень Азербайджану Зарнийському храму-фортеці. Укріплений храм, який розташований у північній частині провінції Камбісена Кавказької Албанії, був побудований на території під назвою Лай-Шірін на лівому березі річки Зарна. В результаті археологічних розкопок, якими керувала Огуз-Гахська археологічна експедиція, було вивчено Зарнинське укріплення. Нами були виготовлені плани укріплення Зарни. До періоду раннього середньовіччя відносяться зразки кераміки, знайдені під час археологічних розкопок в укріпленому храмовому комплексі. Наші дослідження замку Зарна свідчать про те, що на площі близько 1 га. є різні будівельні залишки, сховища води та їжі. Всередині замку простежено дві частини давніх залишків північно-південної стіни.

Однією з важливих будівель замку Зарна є албанський храм, розташований у південно-західному куті форту. Храм Лай-Шірін, розташований всередині замку Зарна, був побудований цегляним розчином зі скель і річкових каменів. Поруч є тандемні майданчики, будівельне сміття та ставки. Діаметр басейну 6 м. Доступна глибина 4 м. Внутрішня частина була водонепроникною. Стіни були зруйновані через природний процес або землетрус ззовні та впали всередину. Там було три великі залишки стіни. Він тягнеться до стіни довжиною 5 м і шириною 1 м. Загальний план Зарнийського укріпленого храму відображено і в особливостях рельєфу укріплень. Одним із ключових питань під час археологічних досліджень Зарнийського замку було удосконалення укріплень. Перш за все, ми перевірили вимірювання за допомогою простих вимірювань для цілей тесту, а потім зробили висновок за допомогою GPS. У результаті було зроблено висновок, що укріплене поселення, зведене на лівому березі річки Зарна, в центрі високих гір на березі річки, на висоті 600 метрів над рівнем моря, було зведене для забезпечення рельєфу та стратегічно важливого захисту. Фортечні стіни, витягнуті з північного сходу на південний захід, мають розміри 120х63 м.
Ісламські школи та учні цих шкіл у Нахічевані в середні віки
Authors: Сафарова Нубар Таміраз
Published: March 2023

Нахчeвань, невід'ємна частина Азербайджану, розташований на Великому шовковому шляху і є батьківщиною геніїв Близького і Середнього Сходу в середні віки. Такі вчені, як ан-Нашаві, ан-Нахчівані, Газі Наджмаддін Ахмад ібн Мухаммад, Хасан ібн Омар Нахчівані, Камаладдін Абульфазаїл Мухаммад ібн Абульфазаїл ан-Нахчівані, Фахраддін Абульфазл Мухаммад ібн Дейлам ан-Нахчівані, Абдулла ібн Ахмад ат-Тусі ан-Нахчівані, Ібн Саваджі Мухаммад Сад ібн Мухаммад, Фахраддін Хіндушах Нахчівані, Мухаммад ібн Хіндушах Нахчівані, Баба Нематулла Нахчівані, Фахраддін Ахмад ібн Арібшах ібн Алі ібн Джабраіл ан-Нахчівані надали неоціненну допомогу не тільки в розвитку азербайджанської науки та освіти, але й у відродження ісламської культури в цілому. Аджамі Абубакр оглу Нахічівані, Аміраддін Масуд Нахічівані, Ахмед ібн Айюб аль-Хафіз Нахічівані, шейх Джуханна, Джамалладін Нахічівані, представники нахічеванської школи архітектури, мали керівний вплив на архітектурне мистецтво Сходу і записали свої імена золотими літерами на сторінки історії культури.

Ці відомі генії ісламської культури є учнями ісламських шкіл, що діяли в Нахічевані в середні століття. З указів і документів середньовіччя видно, що в XII, XII і XIII століттях існувало чотири медресе вищого типу і близько шістдесяти шкіл. Хоча ці школи були ісламського типу, в них проводилися світські уроки, які відвідували учні з більшості країн світу.

Мета дослідження: На першому етапі в статті досліджено ісламські навчальні заклади, організовані на цій давній землі в середні віки, та їх творчу діяльність. З цією метою вивчалися середньовічні письмена, укази, історичні пам’ятки. Пізніше було розглянуто життя і творчість середньовічних всесвітньо відомих нахічіванських учених і мислителів, які отримали освіту в ісламських школах. У статті подано велику інформацію про твори відомих представників династії Індушах та архітектурні твори, створені Аджамі Нахічівані. Основною метою статті є виявлення ісламських шкіл, що діяли в середні віки, їх діяльності та ознайомлення з ними молодого покоління, вивчення життя і діяльності мислителів, які здобули освіту в цих школах.
Пізнання світу людиною у призмі специфіки його сприйняття нею
Authors: Тішко Лілія
Published: March 2023

Мета статті полягає у дослідженні можливостей пізнання світу людиною у призмі специфіки його сприйняття нею.

Актуальність. Так як пізнання зовнішнього світу крізь призму внутрішньої картини життя лежить в основі формування світогляду людини, кожен сприймає те, що відбувається через свій особистий фільтр. Кожен з нас має притаманне лише йому, специфічне духовне осмислення і переживання наявного світу речей і предметів, суспільного середовища у формі відчуттів, уявлень, емоцій, котрі формують відповідне світосприйняття. У результаті всі відчувають світ по-своєму, будуючи у такий спосіб своє життя та відносини з іншими в ньому. Актуальність статті полягає в тому, щоб прояснити ці моменти і націлити на більш глибше та критичне мислення, розуміючи, що сприйняття кожного не є далеко об’єктивним. Це допоможе уникнути багатьох непорозумінь та конфліктних ситуацій, що повсякчас виникають у суспільстві.

Результати. Зазначено, що у пошуках відповіді на вічне питання пізнання світу окреслюються дві можливі альтернативи його сприйняття та усвідомлення. По-перше, світ є таким, яким ми його відчуваємо. По-друге, світ є таким, яким він вимальовується нашому розумові. Так, філософи раціоналістичного спрямування вважають, що передумови людського пізнання закладені у людській свідомості. Натомість філософи емпіричного спрямування схильні дотримуватись думки, що  все знання про світ ми одержуємо саме з відчуттів.

У контексті філософської науки доречно виділяти суб’єктивну та об’єктивну реальність. На фоні цього у всі часи філософи шукають спільну мову та спільні ракурси бачення, незважаючи на те, що “суб’єктивних світів” насправді багато і вони інколи досить далекі один від одного.

Акцентується увага на важливості критичності у пізнанні довколишнього світу. Зазначено, що критичне мислення сприяє виробленню моделей для розуміння оточуючого середовища та співвідносно цього формує відповідні моделі поведінки, що сприяють формуванню демократичного суспільства.

Висновки.  Визначено, що пізнання світу людиною крізь специфіку його сприйняття нею  є тією своєрідною духовною призмою, крізь яку вона пропускає, переломлює свої інтелектуально-духовні запити, осмислює і переживає все існуюче і у такий спосіб реалізує власну людську сутність. Виявлено, що світ, у якому плине наше життя – це сплав суб’єктивного й об’єктивного, того, що залежить і того, що зовсім не залежить від нас, і ця складна діалектика кожен раз конкретно розглядається філософією на новому рівні і в новій історичній ситуації. При цьому вищою мудрістю у пізнанні навколишнього дійсності є піддавати все  критичному аналізові та вміти мислити масштабно.
ЙМОВІРНІСНА МОДЕЛЬ ДОВГОТРИВАЛОЇ МІЦНОСТІ КОНСТРУКЦІЙНИХ МАТЕРІАЛІВ НА ОСНОВІ КІНЕТИЧНОЇ ТЕОРІЇ
Authors: Poshyvalov V. P.
Published: March 2023

Запропонована ймовірнісна модель довготривалої міцності, яка базується на кінетичній теорії та теорії надійності. Розглянуто два випадки, коли  руйнування йде переважно по границях зерен з утворенням клиноподібних тріщин та коли руйнування йде переважно по границях зерен з утворенням пор. Для ступеневих законів повзучості та міжзеренної і внутризеренної пошкоджуваності визначено середній час до руйнування та його, середнє квадратичне відхилення. Проведено порівняння теоретичних розрахунків з результатами експериментів на довготривалу міцність зразків з корозійностійкої сталі 12Х18Н10Т.