bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Financing of investments in fixed assets as a driverof economic growth in Russia and its regions
Authors: Novikov A. .
Published: March 2022

The article deals with the problem of financing investments in fixed assets as a factor of economic growth of the Russian economy. The stages of economic growth in the modern market period are distinguished (five stages based on the use of the concept of supply and demand). The development strategies of Russia are considered from the standpoint of the possibility of financing investments in fixed assets. The sources of financing of investments in fixed assets are identified and a comparative analysis of own and attracted sources of financing of investments in fixed assets is carried out by stages of economic growth, as well as by federal districts of the Russian Federation and the Siberian Federal District. The analysis of the sources of financing of investments in fixed assets showed that at present it was not possible to significantly increase the share of attracted sources of financing of investments in fixed assets. The article presents proposals on the possibility of using the potential of the financial market as a mechanism for financing investments based on indicators of depth, accessibility, stability, and efficiency of the financial market. Specific proposals are put forward to change the significance of these indicators.
Formation of an anti-crisis management mechanism at small businesses in the new economic conditions
Authors: Rodionov A. . , Kostenko S. .
Published: March 2022

The article considers the content of the mechanism of crisis management at small businesses in the context of globalization, external economic and other sanctions, instability of the external and internal environment of enterprises, high competition and marketing technologies focused primarily on the consumer of products and services. In order to maintain stability and financial stability, small businesses should form and implement an effective anti-crisis management mechanism aimed at: preventing the occurrence of crisis situations; full recovery of financial resources in case of financial difficulties; effective elimination of negative consequences of crisis situations and ensuring and improving its financial stability by creating a system of its adaptation to negative factors of the external and internal environment.
Methodology for calculating the process evaluation and selecting an approach for their optimization and redesign
Authors: Pozhidaeva N. .
Published: March 2022

At the legislative level of the Russian Federation, the concept of a banking process is not defined, there are no methods for managing such processes and calculating their cost. Consequently, banks in the Russian Federation manage the processes (their definition (concept), description, cost calculation, selection of criteria for priority optimization or redesign) according to the developed methodology. They also independently establish internal rules for the functioning of the process management system for all branches and other divisions. High-quality and systematic work with banking processes allows the process owner to choose a project approach or tools for its optimization or redesign, depending on the current state of the process, the level of its management, the place of preferential implementation of the process, the vision of its target state. Process management in the implementation of banking activities is becoming particularly relevant in the context of declining marginality of the banking business and/or focusing on the best customer experience of leading Russian banks.
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Development of Children
Authors: Колупаева Е.А.
Published: March 2022

В современной педиатрии большое внимание уделяется роли нутриентов, оказывающих влияние на развитие ребенка. Среди пищевых веществ особое место принадлежит длинноцепочечным полиненасыщенным жирным кислотам (ДЦПНЖК). Адекватное и сбалансированное поступление длинноцепочечных полиненасыщенных жирных кислот семейства ω-3 (ω-3 ДЦПНЖК) важно на протяжении всей жизни. Они играют одну из ключевых ролей в организме человека, напрямую влияя на состояние здоровья: регулируют липидный обмен, оказывают положительное влияние на развитие нервной системы в целом и когнитивные функции в частности, становление иммунитета и обладают противовоспалительной активностью. Приведены результаты современных экспериментальных и клинических исследований, анализ физиологических эффектов на молекулярном уровне и биологическая роль ДЦПНЖК. Необходимость адекватного употребления ω-3 ДЦПНЖК в раннем дошкольном периоде и в начальной школе подтверждается многочисленными результатами клинических исследований.

In modern pediatrics, much attention is paid to the role of nutrients that affect the development of the child. Among food substances, a special place belongs to long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA). Adequate and balanced intake of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids of the ω-3 family (ω-3 LCPUFA) is important throughout life. They play one of the key roles in the human body, directly affecting the state of health: they regulate lipid metabolism, have a positive effect on the development of the nervous system as a whole and cognitive functions in particular, the formation of immunity, and have anti-inflammatory activity. The results of modern experimental and clinical studies, the analysis of physiological effects at the molecular level and the biological role of LCPUFA are presented. The need for adequate use of ω-3 LCPUFA in the early preschool period and in elementary school is confirmed by numerous results of clinical studies.
Identification of the Factors Affecting the Frequency of Online Shopping of Millennial and Post-Millennial consumers
Authors: Fedorko Richard , Škerháková Veronika , Bačík Radovan , Taha Viktória Ali , Tir Denis
Published: March 2022

Objective – The paper focuses on the identification and specification of the Y and Z Generation online consumer
behaviour and analysis of factors affecting the frequency of online shopping for young Slovak consumers. The aim of
this paper is to identify the factors affecting the frequency of online shopping among Millennials and Post-Millennials
consumers.
Methodology – The primary data collection was done by the self-administrated questionnaire and involved 758
respondents from the Slovak republic. The method of ordinal logistic regression was applied with the focus on the 45
factors influencing the frequency of online shopping were examined within two models.
Findings – The results of the research on the online shopping consumer attributes revealed 13 statistically significant
factors affecting the frequency of online shopping.
Novelty - The attention is focused on the impact of individual characteristics of respondents, their online consumer
attributes, their attitudes towards online shopping, financial risk perception, the impact and perception of promotion on
their purchasing decisions, perception of the importance of guaranteeing risk-free online shopping, product range offer,
and individual characteristics of an e-shop.
Type of Paper: Empirical
JEL Classification: M31, M39.
CULTURAL EXCHANGE WITH WESTERN COUNTRIES IN THE SOVIET GEOPOLITICAL STRATEGY OF THE 1970s
Authors: Beloshapka N.V.
Published: March 2022

This article examines individual stories related to the policy and practice of cultural exchange of the USSR with Western countries. The author presents data that allow us to understand the basic principles of cultural exchange, which the Soviet side adhered to when concluding interstate agreements on cultural cooperation, as well as contracts with specific commercial companies. As cases in the analysis of the main problems of the stated topic, facts (cases) recorded in archival documents of the Ministry of Culture of the USSR dating back to the 1970s were used.
POLITICS OF INDIGENISM IN MODERN LATIN AMERICA
Authors: Danilova G.A. , Demyannik A.A.
Published: March 2022

The article deals with the politics of indigenism in modern Latin America. Based on the socio-constructivist approach, the changes that took place during the XX-XXI centuries in the public policy of a number of countries in the region in relation to the indigenous population are analyzed, the positions of intellectuals and elites in the formation of the agenda and various options for the policy of indigenism in the context of the colonial European heritage and political events of the XX century are evaluated. Indigenism in this work is considered as a specific public policy towards the indigenous population and a strategy of nation-building in Latin American countries. Special attention is paid to the countries in which a significant part of the population is made up of Indians - Mexico, Peru and Bolivia. These countries have been united by a common history for centuries: the pre-Hispanic civilizations of America - the Maya, Aztecs, Incas, who inhabited their territories, were distinguished by a high level of development of science and culture. However, for a long time, both in colonial times and after independence, indigenous ethnic groups seemed incapable of independent development, they were purposefully destroyed or assimilated. For integrated Mestizo Indians in some Latin American countries, special terms have been adopted aimed at erasing their Indian origin. European liberalism also contributed to the downgrading of the status of Indians and Indian land, which was constantly under attack. Despite the visible positive changes that took place by the end of the XX century in Latin American legislation concerning Indians, they are still forced to fight for their territory, cultural identity, are in a disenfranchised and distressed situation. The article identifies a number of factors (ideological commitment, the nature of the political regime, etc.) that have had one way or another influence on the change in the rhetoric of Latin American elites in setting the indigenist agenda in different time periods. Conclusions are drawn about the variability of the policy of indigenism in these countries at the present stage, depending on a combination of a number of factors.
“ REVERSAL OF VECURONIUM INDUCED NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCK WITH SUGAMMADEX USING TRAIN OF FOUR MODE IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING SURGERIES UNDER GENERAL ANESTHESIA”
Authors: H Sahajananda. , S Dwajani. , S Spoorthy. , M Alekhya , Kadam Vasanth Rao , John Anand
Published: March 2022

BACKGROUND: Sugammadex is a modied γ-cyclodextrin, “SU” stands for sugar and “gammadex” stands for structural molecule
gamacyclodextrin. It can reverse profound neuromuscular blockade and can be given for immediate reversal without waiting for the natural
recovery. In a dose of 1.0 mg/kg. It can reverse Rocuronium-induced neuromuscular block which has spontaneously recovered to a train-of-four
count of four. In this prospective single arm interventional clinical study, we investigated whether 1mg/kg of Sugammadex can also reverse
Vecuronium induced neuromuscular blockade at a similar level of block.
METHODS: Thirty one patients of 18-70 years of age who were scheduled to undergo general surgery and gynaecological procedures were
enrolled. All patients received standard general anaesthesia with propofol, sevourane, fentanyl, and vecuronium. Neuromuscular function was
monitored with acceleromyography (Stimupod xavant technology. Hague, Netherlands). Once the neuromuscular function recovered
spontaneously to four twitches in response to train-of-four stimulation, patients were administered 1 mg/kg of Sugammadex I.V. Time from study
drug injection to normalized train-of-four ratio 0.9 and the incidence of incomplete reversal within 30min were the primary outcome variables.
Secondary outcome was the incidence of reparalysis with normalized train-of-four ratio less than 0.9.
RESULTS: We observe that at 0 min, less than 5 percent had complete recovery of neuromuscular function, while at 5th minute, almost 97% of
patients had complete recovery which maximizes to 100 percent in 15 minutes. The same total recovery is maintained until 30 minutes without any
reparalysis.
CONCLUSIONS: Sugammadex in a dose of 1.0mg/kg, reversed a threshold train-of-four count of four in vecuronium induced neuromuscular
block without any reparalysis.
CORRELATION OF PERCEIVED DYSPNEA WITH 6 MINUTE WALK TEST AND SPIROMETRIC FINDINGS IN DIFFUSE PARENCHYMAL LUNG DISEASE PATIENTS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL.
Authors: Chakraborty Rahul , Deb Jaydip
Published: March 2022

DYSPNEA12score is a reliable method of grading patient perceived dyspnea.The distance covered by 6min walk test is used to grade performance
capacity.FVC percentage by spirometryisused to assess disease severity in DPLD patient. After taking detailed history and clinical examination
6minute walk test,spirometry,HRCT thorax carried out in all patients with DPLD.Dyspnea score calculated in all patients.Correlation of dyspnea
12 score is made with 6minute walk testndings,spirometric analysis.mild,20% had moderate and24% had severe on dyspnea12score.
Study conducted among 50 patients showed 56% patients had mild,20% had moderate and24% had severe on dyspnea12score. By 6MWT 28%
patients had normal distance covered(>350m),38% patients had mildly reduced distance(250-349m)covered,12%patients had Moderately
reduced distance(150-249m)covered and22%patients Had severely reduced(<149m)distance covered. spirometry analysis showed 28%patients
had mild restriction,26%patients had moderate restriction,8%patients had normal spirometry interpretation and 38%patients had severe
restriction. Dyspnea12score has positive correlation with 6minute walking distance covered and FVC percentage(by spirometry).
Dyspnea12score has positive correlation with 6minute walking distance covered and FVC percentage(by spirometry).
EFFECTIVENESS OF PHONOPHORESIS WITH MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE IN PLANTAR FASCIITIS: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
Authors: P Patel Hetanshi , M Soni Krupa
Published: March 2022

Plantar fasciitis is an inammatory condition which causes pain and stiffness in the heel and medial arch of the plantar surface of the foot. There is
hardly any study that has investigated the effectiveness of Muscle Energy technique with phonophoresis in Plantar Fasciitis along with
physiotherapy intervention. The study aimed to nd the effectiveness of the phonophoresis with the MET in participants with plantar fasciitis to
determine the benet of participants. So, a Quasi-Experimental study was conducted with 30 participants featured of plantar fasciitis. They were
studied for a 4-weeks intervention. They were divided into 2 groups by convenience sampling: - Group A: MET and Group B: phonophoresis with
the MET. Pre- and post-treatment data were collected and analysed using SPSS 22.0. Paired and unpaired t-test was used to nd out the signicance
of the treatment. A signicant improvement in pain and functions (p<0.05) after the treatment was found in both groups. Greater statistically
signicant improvement was seen in Group B as compared to Group A. Thus, the study concluded that phonophoresis with the MET was more
effective in Plantar Fasciitis
“EFFECTIVENESS OF ACUPRESSURE PEN VERSUS TENS IN TRAPEZITIS: A COMPARITIVE STUDY”
Authors: S. Patel Jeel , Thakrar Jayesh
Published: March 2022

BACKGROUND: Trapezitis is relatively common conditions in people who spend long hours on the computer or have bad posture. The trapezitis
is a condition where the trapezius muscle goes into a painful spasm due to trapezius strain or vigorous exercise. Acupressure Pen demands the
application of physical pressure on trigger points which are positioned along the meridians. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is
the use of electric current produced by a device to stimulate the nerves for therapeutic purposes. The study aimed to evaluate the OBJECTIVES:
effectiveness of Acupressure Pen Versus TENS, keeping conservative exercise common for both groups, for reducing Trapezitis. In a METHOD:
4-weeks Intervention study, Total 30 Participants of the Middle Age Group Were Diagnosed with Trapezitis according to inclusive and exclusive
criteria. The Subjects Were Divided Into Two Groups; Group A received the treatment with an acupressure pen for 4 weeks and Group B received
treatment with TENS, keeping conservative exercise common for both groups. Pre And Post-Treatment Data was Collected and Analyzed Using
SPSS 22.0. Paired T-Test Was Used To Find Out the Signicance of the Treatment. TENS along with Conventional Exercise RESULT:
Program(Group B) were effective management of subjects with Trapezitis participants, But more Signicant Improvement in reducing pain
(P‹0.05) After Acupressure Pen and conventional exercises (Group A) found more signicant. The study concluded that the CONCLUSION:
treatment protocol reached by, Group A acupressure pen with conservative exercise is more effective in reducing trapezitis, compare to Group B
TENS with conservative exercise.
Tidal Constants Derivation for Imo River
Authors: Udoh I.B. , Ekpa A.U.
Published: March 2022

Tides play critical role in coastal processes, marine operations and navigation. Determination of tidal characteristics and prediction of water levels require knowledge of tide harmonic constants (amplitudes and phase lags) of all relevant tidal constituents. 37 days hourly water level observation was taken at established tide gauge station along Imo River and analysis of observed data using harmonic method implemented with T_Tide. 35 tidal constituents were generated and used for water level prediction. Tidal constants of four principal tidal constituents (K1, O1, M2 and S2) were used to compute tidal form factor and water level datum for the river. The analyses revealed that M2 constituent was the most dominant tidal constituent with amplitude of 0.7375. Computed form factor (0.2076) revealed Imo River to have a semidiurnal tidal regime which is the characteristics of Nigerian coastal waters. The river has a tidal range of 2.231m and mean water level of 1.660m. Comparison of predicted and observed tide gave root mean square error of 0.0177 and correlation coefficient of 0.9943. Results obtained from the study indicated that derived tidal constants are reliable for prediction of Imo River water levels and tide.
Groundwater Storage Analysis Using Deterministic Model Approach for Water Resources Management of Zamfara part of Sokoto-Rima Basin, Nigeria
Authors: Shuaibu A.M. , Garba M.L. , Abubakar I.Y.
Published: March 2022

The study area is entirely located within the Sokoto-Rima hydrological basin of Northwest, Nigeria. Groundwater is widely used for drinking, domestic and agricultural purposes in Zamfara water catchment. The mismanagement of groundwater resources could cause negative effects including depletion of aquifer storage and groundwater level decline. To assure sustainability of the available resources, determination of groundwater budget is necessary. Deterministic model approach was used, which required three quantities (Available water quantity, Abstractible and Storable water volume). In this study meteorological water budget (MWB), water level fluctuation (WTF), and groundwater budget based on geological framework (GBBDF) were used to estimate water budget. Groundwater recharge and abstraction rate were calculated from 280 borehole data across the water catchment area. The average groundwater budget of the study area was calculated as 111,693,470 m3/year with the MWB method and it was calculated as 111,342,057.3m3/year and 73,463,099 m3/year with the WTF and (GBBDF) methods respectively. The groundwater abstraction for domestic/agricultural uses was calculated to be higher to that of aquifer recharge. Thus prudent measure has to be adopted for adequate water use per head as population increase and demographic change will exacerbate more stress on the availability of this precious resources aside the climate change impact. The implication is that further proliferation of borehole wells will deplete the entire aquifer and subject it to be devoid of manageable storage capacity, particularly in the crystalline aquiferous units. It is clear that, if conceptual hydrogeological modelling of the catchment is well known and reliable data are obtained, the MWB method gives accurate results in the basins. However, comparison of multiple methods is valuable for determining the plausible budget amount and for highlighting the uncertainty of the estimate.
Supremacy of Imagination in Romantic Poetry
Authors: Sharma Lok Raj
Published: March 2022

Imagination is one of the pertinent characteristics of Romantic poetry. Romantic poetry is subjective and extrasensory. The subjectivity and extrasensory instinct are rejuvenated due to heightened imagination. The prime purpose of this brief article is to elucidate how imagination plays a significant role in Romantic poetry. For this purpose, poetic works of Wordsworth, Coleridge, Shelley and Keats are analyzed. The writer has extracted some verse lines from some of the poems of these poets and has mentioned concisely how these verse lines signify the supremacy of imagination in their poems .This article is fruitful to the teachers and the students who are actually interested in studying English poetry.
Status of Serum Vitamin-D Level among the Patients with Alopecia Areata in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Bangladesh
Authors: easmin Dr. Monira Y , Islam Dr. Kismat Ara , Kabir Dr. Tasnim
Published: March 2022

Background: Alopecia areata is a common problem faced by many younger people, which has variety of risk factors. Vitamin D has emerged as a molecule with key role to play in various disorders. Recent evidences suggest inconsistent association between vitamin D deficiency and alopecia areata. We have very few research-oriented data regarding this issue. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to assess the status of serum Vitamin-D level among the patients with alopecia areata. Methods: This was a prospective case control study which was conducted in the Department of Dermatology & Venereology, Anwer Khan Modern Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period from January 2018 to December 2019. In total 30 patients with alopecia areata and 30 healthy people were finalized as the study population. Group of 30 alopecia areata (AA) was denoted as Group A (Case) and group of healthy people was denoted as Group B (Control). All patients were subjected to detailed history taking and examination to detect pattern, severity (SALT score) of AA. Blood samples were taken from all subjects to do complete blood count and to assess serum levels of vitamin-D3, random blood sugar, and calcium. All data were processed, analyzed and disseminated by MS Office and SPSS version 20 as per need. Results: The mean (±SD) vitamin level was found 8.63 ± 2.24 ng/mL among case group patients. On the other hand, it was found 30.26 ± 7.81 ng/mL among control group participants which was significantly higher than that of case group patients (P<0.0001). In analyzing the comparative status of Vitamin D level of several SALT score patients with control group we observed, in comparison with all the S1 patients, S2 patients, S3 patients and S4 patients the P values were found less than 0.0001. So, among all the above cases groups patients the level of vitamin D(ng/mL) were extremely significantly lower than that of control participants (In all comparison the P value were less than 0.0001). Besides among S5 patients, vitamin D level was also significantly lower than that of control group participants where P value was found 0.0002. Conclusion: Deficiency of vitamin D level is a potential factor of alopecia areata. Lower vitamin D levels were observed in patients with alopecia areata and significant inverse correlation exists between vitamin D levels and duration/severity of the disease. These findings may suggest a causal role of vitamin D deficiency in the pathogenesis and therapeutic role of vitamin D supplementation in the management of alopecia areata.
Rare Case of Giant Coccygeal Epidermoid Inclusion Cyst in Adult – A Case Report
Authors: Hota Dr. Parthasarathi , Kumari Dr. Kiran
Published: March 2022

Epidermal inclusion cysts are the most common cutaneous cysts. Numerous synonyms for epidermal inclusion cysts exist, including epidermoid cyst, epidermal cyst, infundibular cyst, inclusion cyst, and keratin cyst. These cysts typically present as nodules directly underneath the patient's skin, and often have a visible central punctum. They are usually freely moveable. The size of these cysts can range from a few millimeters to several centimeters in diameter. Though can occur anywhere in the body, cysts in retrorectal or coccygeal region is quite rare, particularly in adults. Here we present a case of large coccygeal epidermoid inclusion cyst in an elderly lady.
A Retrospective Study of Incidence of Fistula after Management of Perianal Abscess
Authors: Ahmed Farid , Bose Gouranga kumar , Talukder Md. Rafiqul Alam
Published: March 2022

Background: Perianal fistulas can present significant morbidity and detriment to a patient’s quality of life. Perianal fistula is among the most common anorectal diseases encountered in adults, men are more prone to be affected than women. Objective: To determine the incidence of fistula After Management of Perianal Abscess. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study of 34 patients with perianal abscess operations conducted in Dept. of Surgery, Sheikh Hasina Medical College and Hospital, Tangail, Bangladesh from January 2017 to December 2021. Their ages ranged from 20 to 68 years (40.21 ± 1.34) males (31/34) (92.64%) were more than females (3/34) (7.35%). Patients were treated with incision over the abscess under anesthesia and drainage of the abscess was done. The patients were followed up for an average 18 months (range 12–24 months) after abscess drainage or until a fistula appeared and abscess recurrence. Results: The study group comprised of 34 (92.64%) patients with perianal abscess with a median age 39 years (range 20–68 years). The mean follow-up period was identified to be 18 months (range 12–24 months). Males (31/34) (92.64%) were more than females (3/34) (7.35%). The incidence of fistula formation after follow up, the patients with perianal abscess after incision and drainage was 16/34 (47.07%) and males (15/16) (44.11%) were more than females (1/16) (2.94%). The most common site was posterior then left lateral position. The percentage of patients with recurrent abscess n = 3 (8.82%) were lower than fistula formation n =16 (47.07%). The percentage of males n = 2/3 (5.88%) were more than females 1/3 (2.94%). Conclusions: The incidence of anal fistula in a sample of Bangladeshi patients with perianal abscess was 47.05% and percentage of recurrence of perianal abscess was 8.82%. To avoid division of anal sphincter muscle, secondary fistulotomy is advised to be done later when anal fistula will be formed.
Keynote Address
Authors: Rangel Sammy
Published: March 2022

The following is a transcription of Mr. Rangel’s keynote address presented at the University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform Symposium, Alt Association: The Role of Law in Combating Extremism on November 17, 2018, at the University of Michigan School of Law. The transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
ROBERT BIAŁOSKÓRSKI, ŁUKASZ KICZMA, MIROSŁAW SUŁEK, THE POWER OF STATES 2019. POWER RANKINGS, POWERMETRIC RESEARCH NETWORK, OFICYNA WYDAWNICZA ASPRA-JR, WARSAW, ISBN 978-83-7545-949-4.
Authors: STAŃCZYK Jerzy
Published: March 2022

Recenzja pozycji: Roberta Białoskórskiego, Łukasza Kiczmy oraz Mirosława Sułka pod tytułem: "Potęga państw 2019. Rankingi potęgometryczne", wydanej w Powermetric Research Network, Oficyna Wydawnicza Aspra-JR w Warszawie w 2019 roku, ISBN 978-83-7545-949-4, str. 50.
Post-partum Mothers’ Knowledge Related to Vitamin A Consumption in Tanjung Uncang Health Center Batam City in 2021
Authors: Yunita Prasida , Silvia Mona
Published: March 2022

This study aims to determine the relationship between knowledge of postpartum mothers and the behavior of consuming vitamin A capsules in the working area of Tanjung Uncang Public Health Center, Batam city in 2021. This study used a cross sectional design. The research was conducted in September 2021 in the working area of the Tanjung Uncang Health Center UPT, Batam city. The sampling technique used is simple random sampling technique. Research respondents consisted of 85 mothers in the postpartum period. Most of the respondents have less knowledge (50.6%). Meanwhile, the behavior of consuming vitamin A during the puerperium was considered good (52.9%). Based on chi-square analysis, p value = 0.015 (p <0.05), so it can be concluded that there is a relationship between knowledge of postpartum mothers and behavior of consuming vitamin A capsules. In conclusion, most of the mothers during the postpartum period have less knowledge and consumption behavior. vitamin A during the good puerperium.  There is a relationship between knowledge and behavior in consuming vitamin A capsules during the puerperium.
Generation and Enrichment of Pedestrian Maps with Vertical Shadows in Urban Environments from Mobile Laser Scanning Data
Authors: Balado Frias Jesus , Díaz-Vilariño Lucía , Frías Ernesto , González Elena
Published: March 2022

Cities are becoming more pedestrian-friendly, reducing traffic and promoting physical activity and walking. However, prolonged exposure to the sun can cause sunburn and skin problems, so minimizing exposure to the sun while travelling is especially relevant at certain latitudes and in the summer months. This paper proposes a method for modelling urban contours and generating pedestrian maps with the location of shaded areas and accessibility barriers. The proposed method uses as input data a point cloud of an urban environment acquired with Mobile Laser Scanning. First, the input point cloud is segmented in ground points, obstacle points, and points causing shadows. Then, the three segmented point clouds are rasterized and the corresponded images are combined to obtain the navigable ground and the shaded areas. Finally, from the navigable ground, a navigation map is generated for pedestrians. To check the usefulness of this navigation map, a pathfinding algorithm is applied. The results show a correct generation of the navigable ground, and routes prioritizing the trajectory by shadow areas. Depending on the weighting between sun and shaded areas, the routes obtained show differences in distance travelled and sun exposure. The proposed method is sensitive to the existence of obstacles and noise in the point clouds.
Report on Three Stellar Occultations by the Excited Kuiper Belt Object 2002 MS4.
Authors: Zemouri Rami , Ceravolo Peter , Kavelaars JJ , Bridges Terry
Published: March 2022

We report on three stellar occultation events by the Kuiper Belt object 2002 MS4, observed using a 300 mm telescope on Anarchist Mountain, BC, Canada. Using the three events we have determined chord diameters of (810 ± 70) km, (630 ± 140) km, and (780 ± 70) km. All of these diameters are consistent with those reported from previous occultation events. Based on these data we estimate that 2002 MS4 is at least 810 ± 70 km in diameter These events also provide high-precision sky positions for 2002 MS4 at the exact time of the occultation, which can be used to refine the orbital ephemeris of this target, improving predictions of future events. All data and processing outputs described in this Research Note can be retrieved from: 10.11570/22.0001
A Parameterized Model for Differential Galaxy Counts at Any Wavelength
Authors: Wilson Tom J.
Published: March 2022

Certain astronomy problems, such as the probabilistic cross-matching algorithms of Wilson & Naylor, require descriptions of galaxy counts as a function of brightness in many different filter sets, for which we often lack dedicated observations. With this motivation in mind, I present a simple model for calculating differential galaxy counts for an arbitrary bandpass or wavelength. The model uses a double Schechter function to describe the number density of galaxies as a function of absolute magnitude, including redshift-driven galaxy evolution, for both “blue” and “red” galaxy types. Collating previously derived values for the parameterization of the evolving Schechter function—

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, P, Q, and α—I fit the dependencies of these parameters as a function of wavelength, allowing for the tabulation of differential galaxy counts in a new filter for which observations are unavailable. Finally, I briefly compare the model with some differential galaxy counts obtained from the literature.
Musculoskeletal Disorders in Nurses in Hospitals
Authors: Stanchev Verislav , Vangelova Katya
Published: March 2022

Background Healthcare is a sector with a high risk of musculoskeletal disorders. The work of nurses in a hospital is associated with stress, prolonged work, uncomfortable working postures, bending and twisting of the body and etc.
Aim: To identify the risk factors for the frequency and localization of musculoskeletal complaints and diagnosed diseases of the musculoskeletal system in nurses in hospitals.
Methods: The study is cross-sectional and comprised 1412 nurses female nurses from 19 hospitals in Sofia having an average age of 50.3±9.9 years. An ergonomic analysis of workplaces in hospitals was made. A survey was conducted in relation to the workplace, the workload, the working posture and movements; Standardized Nordic questionnaires for the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms were used, BMI. Information on musculoskeletal diseases diagnosed by a doctor was collected with Work ability index (WAI). The statistical analyses were made using SPSS.
Results: The frequency of musculoskeletal complaints is high, complaints in the lower back being in the lead with 74.2%, followed by the back, neck and shoulders. A musculoskeletal disorder, diagnosed by a doctor, occurs in 35.6% of the individuals. Widespread is the prolonged work in a standing position, awkward working postures, bending, twisting and stretching. The data from the regression analysis show that the work with bending, twisting and stretching, prolonged work in a standing position and BMI are predictors of musculoskeletal complaints.
Conclusion: The results indicate lack of good workplace organisation and equipment. The activity involves prolonged work in a standing position, awkward working postures and work with bending and twisting of the body. High is the incidence of musculoskeletal disorders and the undergone treatment related to them.
 Key words: musculoskeletal disorders, workplace, working postures, nurses, hospitals.
Techno-functional properties of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae
Authors: Bessa L.W. , Pieterse E. , Marais J. , Hoffman L.C.
Published: March 2022

Quality, nutritional and techno-functional properties of whole black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) were investigated to determine its potential as a food ingredient. The effect of age, feed and killing method (blanching or frozen) on these characteristics were determined; all three factors influenced the characteristics investigated. The BSFL were freeze dried and milled into a powder and analysed for physical (larvae size, pH, colour, proximate composition) and techno-functional properties (water absorption capacity, lipid absorption capacity, emulsifying activity, emulsifying stability, and gel formation). Older larvae were found to have a higher ash, fat, and chitin content, whilst having lower moisture and protein contents than the younger larvae (P<0.05). The pH of the BSFL ranged from 6.79 (frozen) to 8.94 (blanched), with blanching causing a lighter coloured BSFL than freezing. The water absorption capacity of the BSFL ranged from 56.27 to 80.77% and the lipid absorption capacity ranged from 50.83 to 68.62%, both of which are lower than that of other insect species. Five-day aged frozen larvae could form a gel at 5% inclusion, whilst blanching had a negative effect on gel formation and required an inclusion of 30% BSFL to form a gel. Emulsion capacity (EC) (43%) and stability (ES) (32%) compared well to other insect species; however, blanching had a negative effect on these properties, reducing both EC (10%) and ES (5%). Overall, the results indicate that freezing is the preferred killing method for ingredient functionality and these findings demonstrate some promising potential for BSFL as a functional ingredient.
An institutional perspective in the industry 4.0 scenario: A systematic literature review
Authors: Fogaça Diego , Grijalvo Mercedes , Sacomano Neto Mario
Published: March 2022

Purpose: The growing adoption of Industry 4.0 offers opportunities and promotes changes in markets, business models, supply chains and operations. However, adopting new technologies and practices is beyond the simple rational decision and the search for efficiency. There are contextual social and cultural systems that influence the behavior of people and organizations. Hence, institutional theory can yield interesting insights in the study of Industry 4.0. The purpose of this article is to examine how and to what extent institutional theory has been used to explain Industry 4.0.Design/methodology/approach: A systematic literature review of Industry 4.0 and the broader field of digitalization was performed using Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar. The authors analyzed the results using multivariate techniques (Descending Hierarchical Classification and Correspondence Factor Analysis) with the aid of the IRAMUTEQ software.Findings: Results indicate there is little research that uses an institutional perspective to investigate Industry 4.0. Most of them are quantitative and are based on the concept of institutional isomorphism. Qualitative studies, e.g., case studies and the use of theories such as institutional logics and institutional work could generate a richer comprehension of Industry 4.0. Besides, consideration of meso (e.g., organizational fields) and macro (e.g., countries) level of analysis should be more extensively explored.Originality/value: This paper identifies research gaps and points to relevant issues frequently not considered by researchers and practitioners. It reinforces a call for an institutional perspective where the concept of Industry 4.0 can be understood as a rationalized myth. Therefore, the meaning, practices, and consequences of Industry 4.0 implementation are expected to vary across organizations and countries.
Absence of Bilateral Multiple Cyclovertical Muscle Insertions in a Patient With Pfeiffer Syndrome
Authors: Atipas Pongrapee , Pruksacholavit Jipada , Pukrushpan Parnchat , Praneeprachachon Pokpong , Honglertnapakul Worawalun
Published: March 2022

The authors present a case of absent multiple extraocular muscle insertions in Pfeiffer syndrome. An 8-year-old girl with Pfeiffer syndrome presented with V-pattern exotropia and left hypertropia. The absence of bilateral superior oblique, bilateral superior rectus, and left inferior rectus muscle insertions was found intraoperatively.

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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus
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Analysing discrete fractional operators with exponential kernel for positivity in lower boundedness
Authors: Mahmood Sarkhel Akbar , Mohammed Pshtiwan Othman , Baleanu Dumitru , Aydi Hassen , Hamed Yasser S.
Published: March 2022

In this paper we study the positivity analysis problems for discrete fractional operators with exponential kernel, namely the discrete Caputo-Fabrizio operators. The results are applied to a discrete Caputo-Fabrizio-Caputo fractional operator of order $ \omega $ of another discrete Caputo-Fabrizio-Riemann fractional operator of order $ \beta $. Furthermore, the results are obtained for these operators with having the same orders. The conditions for the discrete fractional operators with respect to negative lower bound conditions are expressed in terms of a positive epsilon.
Existence and uniqueness criteria for nonlinear quantum difference equations with $ p $-Laplacian
Authors: Yu Changlong , Li Jing , Wang Jufang
Published: March 2022

Q-calculus plays an extremely important role in mathematics and physics, especially in quantum physics, spectral analysis and dynamical systems. In recent years, many scholars are committed to the research of nonlinear quantum difference equations. However, there are few works about the nonlinear $ q- $difference equations with $ p $-Laplacian. In this paper, we investigate the solvability for nonlinear second-order quantum difference equation boundary value problem with one-dimensional $ p $-Laplacian via the Leray-Schauder nonlinear alternative and some standard fixed point theorems. The obtained theorems are well illustrated with the aid of two examples.
Analysis of Emergencies in the School System
Authors: Ajayi Hannah Olubunmi , Grupper Emmanuel
Published: March 2022

The study examined emergencies in the school system for early childhood and process of teachers and schools' responses in the face of emergencies. It examined the sort of landmarks that are nearer to school premises in the study areas. It also examined the forms of facilities and equipment that are available in schools in the study areas; assessed the cases of emergency experienced in schools; investigated the actions taken by teachers working with early childhood in emergency situations and assessed the measures of emergency management suggested by the teachers in the study areas. These were with a view to providing information on the emergency situations around pupils and measures that may be undertaken to manage emergencies for the safety of pupils in the educational settings. The study adopted descriptive research design with school administrators/directors and teachers as the population. The sample was 76 administrators/directors and teachers for early childhood from Nigeria and Israel, only those who responded to an online Google questionnaire. The instrument used was an online Google questionnaire sent to educators using different professional and practitioners' platforms. The instrument tagged, ‘School Emergency and Management Process Scale (SEMPS)'. It examined emergency occasions in schools and how they were managed or would have been managed or otherwise and these were grouped into six sections in the form. Data were analysed using percentage, pie and bar charts to explain the research questions in the study. The finding showed a diversified picture on all variables. In some of them the tendencies between the two countries are similar and in others they differ. Recommendations were proffered for teachers and school administrators. The study further can be useful in the preparation of emergency management policy plans for schools in both countries and elsewhere.
Early Childhood Dental Emergencies and First Aid Measures in the Classroom
Authors: Ajayi IyanuOluwa Jesupemi , Adejumo Ooreoluwa Omotayo , Amusat Adebusola Mariam
Published: March 2022

The series of events that occur in the formative years of a child have an impact on his/her growth and development into adulthood. It is therefore important for schoolteachers to be aware of the dental emergencies that may arise among their early childhood pupils and the appropriate first aid measures to carry out. Dental emergencies involving the deciduous and/or permanent teeth as well as other facial structures are to be treated promptly and efficiently because the face and its associated structures contribute immensely to the aesthetics of humans and as such affect their self-perception as well as their quality of life. This literature review will discuss the various dental emergencies that may be encountered in early childhood classrooms and will equip the teachers for the appropriate first aid measures to be carried out in order to preserve dental tissues and/or facial structures in such emergency cases.
Blended Learning Compared to Online Learning in Business, Management, and Accounting Education
Authors: Santos Márcia R. C.
Published: March 2022

The journey of business, management, and accounting education over the past decades included several teaching methods which may nowadays be considered outdated for the modern students who live, learn, and connect through technology. This study clusters the academic literature addressing online learning and b-learning applied to educational and training in the business, management, and accounting. Through the collection of all the relevant publications in Scopus, this study uses automated text mining techniques in VOSviewer software for comparing the evolution overtime of the online and blended methods in the context of scientific knowledge production. The results unveil that online-learning-related literature is grouped in nine clusters, instead of the seven clusters in case of blended learning, meaning that the first is more disperse in terms of topics. An in-depth analysis of the studies most closely related to each cluster's terms allow the authors to provide critical reflections that help professionals when choosing the accurate method and also the academics in identifying future research agendas.
Data Access, Privacy, Protection Methods, and Challenges
Authors: Ssemwogerere Rajab , Gusite Balyejusa
Published: March 2022

Data privacy is an intricate job and is becoming a key area of research as far as cloud technologies are concerned. This is because the information is massively generated from many sources. It's collected, shared, and disseminated in many different segments. Due to this factor, countless individuals or organizations have absconded the cloud services despite the fact of their endless fruitiness benefits. Providing security to this data is a major concern. There are numerous ways this data can be protected from unauthorized users. Hence, data security and privacy are becoming very important fields of research for the future development and improvement of cloud technologies for the government, business, and industry. Data privacy protection issues are relevant to both hardware and software in the cloud architecture. Therefore, this study will review different data privacy concepts, data access protection methods, approaches to manage data privacy, data privacy techniques, challenges faced during data access, and some research trends in data privacy.
Buongiorno, mi presento: Sono il microbiota
Authors: Pini Paola
Published: March 2022

Sono costituito da batteri, virus, funghi e altri organismi eucarioti unicellulari e colonizzo ogni superficie dellâ€™organismo umano che sia in contatto con lâ€™ambiente esterno: intestino, cute, cavo orale, vie aeree, genitali, e vie urinarie. [...]
Aborto ripetuto spontaneo. Aspetti scientifici e obbligazioni morali
Authors: Cinque B. , Pelagalli M. , Daini S. , Dell'Acqua S. , Spagnolo A. G.
Published: March 2022

Sebbene la letteratura sulla moralità dell'aborto sia abbastanza ampia il dibattito si riferisce quasi sempre all'aborto provocato. Poco si discute invece sulla rilevanza morale dell'aborto spontaneo, cioè dell'interrompersi della gravidanza indipendentemente dalla volontà della donna o dal fatto che ella sappia di essere gravida. Gli autori presentano dapprima una breve sintesi di ordine scientifico sull'aborto ripetuto spontaneo, considerando la sua incidenza le cause e il trattamento. In particolare essi presentano l'esperienza nella Divisione di Ginecologia disfunzionale dell'Università Cattolica di Roma nella quale alcuni di essi lavorano. Successivamente essi discutono ampiamente il significato morale dell'aborto spontaneo esaminandolo alla luce delle due principali e contrapposte posizioni circa l'aborto volontario. Per gli autori non è accettabile identificare tutti gli eventi naturali con i precetti morali così che l'esistenza di una patologia in natura (e tale è l'aborto spontaneo) non significa che si sia obbligati a indurla. In altri termini il richiamo alla natura come fondamento della legge morale naturale non deriva dalla osservazione dei fenomeni che si presentano in natura ma dal concetto di natura umana. Considerando il rispetto dovuto alla vita umana sin dal concepimento gli autori concludono che si è moralmente obbligati a cercare di prevenire l'aborto spontaneo come pure a ricercare nuove modalità per rilevare il più presto possibile il concepimento sin dal momento in cui si verifica. Ogni elusione di queste responsabilità potrebbe identificare una negligenza moralmente rilevante nel determinarsi dell'aborto "spontaneo".