bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
HIPPO environmental monitoring: impact of phytoplankton dynamics on water column chemistry and the sclerochronology of the king scallop (Pecten maximus) as a biogenic archive for past primary production reconstructions
Authors: Siebert Valentin , Moriceau Brivaëla , Fröhlich Lukas , Schöne Bernd R. , Amice Erwan , Beker Beatriz , Bihannic Kevin , Bihannic Isabelle , Delebecq Gaspard , Devesa Jérémy , Gallinari Morgane , Germain Yoan , Grossteffan Émilie , Jochum Klaus Peter , Le Bec Thierry , Le Goff Manon , Liorzou Céline , Leynaert Aude , Marec Claudie , Picheral Marc , Rimmelin-Maury Peggy , Rouget Marie-Laure , Waeles Matthieu , Thébault Julien
Published: July 2023

Abstract. As part of the HIPPO (HIgh-resolution Primary Production multi-prOxy archives) project, environmental monitoring was carried out between March and October 2021 in the Bay of Brest. The aim of this survey was to better understand the processes which drive the incorporation of chemical elements into scallop shells and their links with phytoplankton dynamics. For this purpose, biological samples (scallops and phytoplankton) as well as water samples were collected in order to analyze various environmental parameters (element chemical properties, nutrients, chlorophyll a, etc.). Given the large number of parameters that were measured, only the major results are presented and discussed here. However, the whole dataset, which has been made available, is much larger and can potentially be very useful for other scientists performing sclerochronological investigations, studying biogeochemical cycles or conducting various ecological research projects. The dataset is available at https://doi.org/10.17882/92043 (Siebert et al., 2023).
Simplified Kalman smoother and ensemble Kalman smoother for improving reanalyses
Authors: Dong Bo , Bannister Ross , Chen Yumeng , Fowler Alison , Haines Keith
Published: July 2023

Abstract. The paper presents a simplification of the Kalman smoother that can be run as a post-processing step using only minimal stored information from a Kalman filter analysis, which is intended for use with large model products such as the reanalyses of the Earth system. A simple decay assumption is applied to cross-time error covariances, and we show how the resulting equations relate formally to the fixed-lag Kalman smoother and how they can be solved to give a smoother analysis along with an uncertainty estimate. The method is demonstrated in the Lorenz (1963) idealised system which is applied to both an extended and ensemble Kalman filter and smoother. In each case, the root mean square errors (RMSEs) against the truth, for both assimilated and unassimilated (independent) data, of the new smoother analyses are substantially smaller than for the original filter analyses, while being larger than for the full smoother solution. Up to 70 % (40 %) of the full smoother error reduction, with respect to the extended (ensemble) filters, respectively, is achieved. The uncertainties derived for the new smoother also agree remarkably well with the actual RMSE values throughout the assimilation period. The ability to run this smoother very efficiently as a post-processor should allow it to be useful for really large model reanalysis products and especially for ensemble products that are already being developed by various operational centres.
Variability and combination as an ensemble of mineral dust forecasts during the 2021 CADDIWA experiment using the WRF 3.7.1 and CHIMERE v2020r3 models
Authors: Menut Laurent
Published: July 2023

Abstract. As operational support to define the Clouds–Atmospheric Dynamics–Dust Interactions in West Africa (CADDIWA) field campaign which took place in the Cape Verde area, the coupled regional model WRF–CHIMERE is deployed in forecast mode during the summer 2021. The simulation domain covers West Africa and the eastern Atlantic and allows the modeling of dust emissions and their transport to the Atlantic. On this route, we find Cape Verde, which was used as a base for measurements during the CADDIWA
campaign. Meteorological variables and mineral dust concentrations are forecasted on a horizontal
grid with a 30 km resolution and from the surface to 200 hPa. For a given day D, simulations are initialized from D−1 analyses and run for 4 d until D+4, yielding up to six available simulations on a given day. For each day, we thus have six different calculations, with better precision expected the closer we get to the analysis (lead D−1). In this study, a quantification of the forecast variability of wind, temperature, precipitation and mineral dust concentrations according to the modeled lead is presented. It is shown that the forecast quality does not decrease with time, and the high variability observed on some days for some variables (wind, temperature) does not explain the behavior of other dependent and downwind variables (mineral dust concentrations). A new method is also tested to create an ensemble without perturbing input data,
but considering six forecast leads available for each date as members of an ensemble forecast. It has
been shown that this new forecast based on this ensemble is able to give better results for two AErosol RObotic NETwork (AERONET) stations than the four available for aerosol optical depth observations. This could open the door to further testing with more complex operational systems.
Comunicare il fascismo: il racconto della Rai
Authors: Tioli Beatrice
Published: July 2023

This essay is divided into 2 sections. The first one is about the storytelling broadcasted by Italian television from its origin to nowadays about Italy’s fascist era, investigating what and how has been broadcasted, and which are the following interpretations. The second one is a quantitative analysis, based on archival research on the Teche Rai, about the presence of fascism in Rai’s programming of the last 20 years, with a focus on 4 programs, to map the episodes dedicated to fascism (and related concepts).
Sprint interval training in hypoxia and exercise performance - A short review
Authors: Tominec Domen , Debevec Tadej
Published: July 2023

Hypoxia is often used during training to augment metabolic load and heighten physiological adaptations with the aim of exercise performance improvements. The recently established altitude training method »sprint interval training in hypoxia« (SIH) requires individuals to perform multiple 30 s Wingate sprints under hypoxia, interspersed with 3–5 min recovery periods. As the execution of repeated supramaximal efforts in hypoxia does not seem to be compromised, it was hypothesized that SIH might further augment exercise performance compared to sprint interval training in normoxia (SIT). To elucidate the usefulness of hypoxia during sprint interval training for exercise performance a systematic review of the available literature was conducted. The PubMed, SportDiscusTM, and Web of Science online databases were searched for original articles – published up to March 2023 – assessing changes in exercise performance following SIH and SIT. Six studies (randomized controlled trials (RCTs)) were identified, evaluating SIH interventions lasting 2–6 weeks. Currently, the available scientific literature does not suggest that SIH additively augments exercise performance in comparison to SIT. The potential changes in anaerobic thresholds after SIH, but not after SIT require further investigation to fully elucidate the subsequent effects on exercise performance. Nevertheless, there is evidence to support beneficial peripheral adaptations known to increase the oxidative and glycolytic capacity, especially in type II, fast-twitch fibers, following SIH, but not SIT. These local adaptations could potentially enable superior improvement in exercise performance after long enough SIH training protocols. Future RCTs on SIH and, particularly, on the performance-related underlying mechanisms seem warranted.
Incidence and success rates of offensive plays in 3x3 basketball: comparisons by starting actions and age/sex categories
Authors: Madarame Haruhiko
Published: July 2023

This study compared offensive plays’ incidence and success rates in 3x3 basketball by starting actions and age/sex categories (senior men, senior women, under-18 men, and under-18 women). One hundred and ninety-one games from the FIBA 3x3 Under-18 World Cup 2019 and the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2019 were analyzed. Offensive plays were classified into three types according to their starting actions: check-ball offensive plays (CBOP), transition offensive plays (TOP), or offensive rebound offensive plays (OROP). Offensive plays resulting in a successful field goal or an earned free throw were considered successful. Pearson’s chi-squared test was used to compare the success rates of offensive plays between starting actions and between categories. The Benjamini-Hochberg method was applied to ensure a significance level of 0.05. Cohen’s w was calculated as an effect size for the chi-squared test. TOP occurred with the highest frequency (55.1-57.5% of the totals) in all four categories, followed by CBOP (28.1-31.2%) and OROP (11.9-14.7%). The success rates of OROP (39.2-49.2%) were significantly higher (p < 0.05, w = 0.07-0.14) than those of TOP (28.5-36.4%) and CBOP (32.1-35.0%) in all categories. Improving the success rate of TOP is crucial to increase the chance of winning a game because TOP accounts for more than half of the total offensive plays. While the incidence of OROP was the lowest among the three offensive plays, the success rate of OROP was higher than that of TOP and CBOP, indicating the importance of acquiring offensive rebounds in 3x3 basketball.
Trends in telehealth and its implications for health disparities
Authors: Edmiston Kelly , AlZuBi Jordan
Published: July 2023

The intersection of race and insurance is one of the four regulatory priorities of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) for 2022 and has been a key initiative of the NAIC since 2020. One workstream of the initiative is devoted to measures to advance health equity through lowering the cost of healthcare and promoting access to care and insurance coverage for historically disadvantaged and marginalized groups. A charge from the workstream to the NAIC’s Health Innovations Working Group (HIWG) is to examine the potential for telehealth to ameliorate (or exacerbate) health disparities, particularly for racial and ethnic minorities, but also the LGBT+ community and across the urban-rural continuum. This review engages with the HIWG on that directive by documenting recent developments and trends in telehealth and implications for regulators and addressing implications for disparities in health and healthcare.
Reason for Opposite Movement of GDP Deflator Inflation with CPI Inflation in Korea
Authors:   APEC Studies Association of Korea, Huh In
Published: July 2023

Korea's CPI inflation reached 6.3% in Jul. 2022, the fastest increase since Nov. 1998. However, the quarterly GDP deflator inflation for the third quarter of 2022 was only 0.2% over the same quarter of 2021. The differences between Korea's CPI and GDP deflator are the way of measuring price and the set of goods and services they cover. The goods and services in the investment, government expenditures, export, and import are not in the consumer's basket but in GDP. Moreover, imported goods and services contribute to the GDP negatively. If the import price increases when other things stand still, the GDP deflator decreases. In contrast, the cost of consumer baskets generally increases. Therefore, the import price changes only can induce the opposite moves of the CPI and the GDP deflator inflations.
A Method for Extracting Multifaceted Information from Free Descriptions in Questionnaires
Authors: Iwano Maya , Tsuda Kazuhiko
Published: July 2023

In Japanese universities, student questionnaires completed in class are used to collect various types of information with two main objectives: students’ impressions of classes and finding areas of improvement. The advantage of a class evaluation questionnaire with numerous questions is that detailed information can be collected; however, contrarily, the number of questionnaires collected and the rate of collection can decrease. This study proposes and tests university students a method to extract relevant information from a simple questionnaire. The proposed questionnaire comprises only five items on students’ impressions of the classes and free descriptions. Text mining techniques were used to analyze the free descriptions and extract the positive or negative feelings expressed by the students. The results were classified according to the questionnaire score. This analysis method efficiently extracts information to identify the factors affecting students’ comprehension, achievement, and satisfaction, which can improve classes. Text mining techniques were used to analyze the free descriptions and extract the positive or negative feelings the students expressed.
Evaluación del pan integral elaborado con harina de tarwi (Lupinus mutabilis) en el municipio de Viacha
Authors: Maldonado Valle Benjamín Marco , Taboada Belmonte Gloria Cristal , Monasterios Yapu Sandra Patricia
Published: July 2023

Para la presente investigación, se elaboró panes con diferentes formulaciones de harina de tarwi obtenida a partir de la molienda de granos con cáscara y sin cáscara en reemplazo de la harina de trigo al 10, 15 y 20% en los laboratorios de panificación de la carrera de Ingeniería en Producción y Comercialización Agropecuaria ubicada en Viacha. El análisis físico químico fue efectuado en los laboratorios de alimentos y bebidas del Gobierno Autónomo Municipal de La Paz. Se estandarizó el proceso de elaboración de pan integral con harina de tarwi, con y sin cáscara, por lo que primero se procedió al desamargado de los granos, para luego elaborar la harina determinando la correspondiente granulometría para su uso en panificación. Para determinar la aceptabilidad del consumidor, se desarrolló un análisis sensorial con 50 evaluadores que calificaron sabor, olor, color y textura de los tres tratamientos alcanzando la puntuación más alta el tratamiento 1 con y sin cáscara. Luego de analizar las variables de respuesta: porcentaje de proteínas, cenizas, humedad, grasas, acidez y fibra, para las diferentes formulaciones, se concluyó que el tratamiento 3 (20% de harina de tarwi con y sin cáscara en la masa) alcanza mayor porcentaje de proteína y fibra; sin embargo, no es muy aceptable a nivel consumidor; por lo cual se recomienda utilizar la formulación dada por el tratamiento 1 (10% harina de tarwi).
Indicadores fisiológicos en el rendimiento de nueve variedades de papa (Solanum spp.) en la comunidad de Irpuma Irpa Grande del municipio de Viacha
Authors: Ticona Huanca Osbaldo Ruben , Quiroga Sossa Brigido Moises
Published: July 2023

El trabajo determinó el efecto de los indicadores fisiológicos en el rendimiento de 9 variedades de papa (Ajahuiri, Chocopito, Piñu, Piñu Amarillo, Chiar Imilla, Pala, Jatum puca, Huaycha y Sacampaya), cultivadas en la localidad de Irpuma Irpa grande perteneciente al municipio de Viacha del departamento de La Paz Bolivia, ubicada geográficamente: 16°51’23’’S 68°17’53’’W y con una altitud de 4.145 m s.n.m. Se evaluó altura de la planta, área foliar, tasa de crecimiento absoluta, tasa de crecimiento relativa, tasa de asimilación neta, índice de área foliar y rendimiento. La toma de datos para la altura fue una vez por semana después de la siembra, por otro lado, los indicadores fisiológicos se evaluaron durante la producción de tubérculos en la planta. Se obtuvo una altura de: 38,67; 33,67; 30,67; 30,50; 26,00; 24,11; 24,00; 23,58 y 22,00 cm para Piñu, Chiar Imilla, Jatum Puka, Pala, Huaycha, Chocopito, Ajahuiri, Piñu Amarillo y Sacampaya respectivamente. Los rangos encontrados para el área foliar fueron: 169,51-74,35 cm2/planta, la tasa de crecimiento absoluta 0,10 – 1,59 g/día, la tasa de crecimiento relativo 0,011 – 0,004 g/g/día, la tasa de asimilación neta 0,018 – 0,002 g/cm2/día, el índice de área foliar fue: 0,106 – 0,040, los rendimientos fueron: 9,47; 9;79; 13,75; 5,65; 11,26; 7,23; 6,74; 7,46 y 7,24 t/ha para las variedades de Ajahuiri, Chocopito, Piñu, Piñu Amarillo, Chiar Imilla, Pala, Jatum Puka, Huaycha y Sacampaya. La planta distribuye los fotoasimilados conforme ésta priorice la producción de uno de sus componentes.
Parámetros de análisis bromatológico de carne de llama de tres ayllus seleccionados del municipio de Calacoto, La Paz-Bolivia
Authors: Jimena Quispe Loyda , Aparicio Porres Juan José , Choque Sánchez Daniel Severo
Published: July 2023

La investigación es una información requerida por los productores de ganado camélido para poder comercializar y ofrecer al consumidor un producto de calidad. El objetivo de la investigación es conocer los parámetros bromatológicos de carne de llama proveniente de tres Ayllus. La metodología consistió en tomar muestras con un peso de 250 g extraídas del musculo Longissimus dorsi de cada carcasa, y conservadas en bolsas de plástico polietileno (Zziper Bag) dentro de una caja de plastoformo con hielo, trasladándose hasta el Instituto de Servicios de Laboratorio de Diagnóstico e Investigación en Salud (SELADIS). En el análisis se determinó el contenido de proteína, humedad, grasa, colesterol y calcio. El lugar del estudio se realizó en 1) Ayllu Tanapaca aransaya wariscata – Estancia Kacani, 2) Ayllu Chacolla playa vinto – Estancia Cachapa y 3) Ayllu Pichaca arriba – Centro de machaje ancestral Catacora del Cantón Okoruro del municipio de Calacoto de la provincia Pacajes del Departamento de La Paz, entre los meses de junio – octubre del 2021. Los resultados sobre la calidad de carne, presentan diferencias significativas en contenido de humedad y contenido de proteína: así, la carne de Tanapaca tiene mayor promedio de humedad (76,08%) y proteína (22,32%), en grasa un promedio menor de (0,95%). La carne en Chacolla tiene menor contenido de colesterol (40,69 mg/100g) y la carne de Pichaca tienen mayor contenido de calcio (23,89 mg/100g); así, concluimos que la mejor calidad de carne se encuentra en Tanapaca donde reciben suplementación.
EFECTOS SECUNDARIOS DESPUÉS DE LA ADMINISTRACIÓN DE VACUNAS CONTRA COVID-19 EN PERSONAS DE 18 A 59 AÑOS QUE CONCURREN A UN CENTRO DE SALUD RURAL, LA PAZ BOLIVIA, PRIMER TRIMESTRE 2022
Authors: Choque Gutierrez Melanie
Published: July 2023

Introducción. Las vacunas juegan un papel importante para el control de enfermedades infecciosas. Las mismas contra COVID-19 causaron inconformidad en la población en general, sobre todo en el área rural. El objetivo fue determinar los efectos secundarios después de la administración de vacunas contra COVID-19 en personas de 18 a 59 años que concurren al Centro de Salud con Internación Titicachi. Material y métodos. Estudio no experimental, cuantitativo, transversal analítico. Se incluyó a personas de 18 a 59 años que recibieron vacunas contra COVID-19 durante el primer trimestre de la gestión 2022, que concurrieron al Centro de Salud con Internación Titicachi, municipio de Chuma, provincia Muñecas, Red 2 Apolobamba del departamento de La Paz. Se calculó una muestra, el tipo de muestreo fue no probabilístico. Se utilizó el método de la encuesta. Se aplicó un consentimiento informado. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo y se calculó la prueba exacta de Fisher o chi cuadrado según correspondió. Resultados. De las 93 personas encuestadas el 40% recibió la primera dosis, el 33% recibió el esquema completo de Sinopharm y el 27% recibió la primera dosis de refuerzo de AstraZeneca. El efecto secundario más frecuente fue dolor en el sitio de la vacuna, con Sinopharm el 69% y con AstraZeneca el 92%. Los efectos adversos se asociaron a la edad menor o igual de 38 años (p<0.05) con Sinopharm. Conclusiones. Los efectos secundarios hallados para ambas vacunas son leves, por lo que es importante informar a la población para motivar su aplicación.
Strengthening Financial Resilience in the Pacific: 16 Lessons Learned from Implementing Climate Risk Insurance Solutions
Authors:   United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), Parekhelashvili Mariam , Elgiriya-Witharanage Kushala A.N. , Buri Sinja
Published: July 2023

Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme (PICAP) was one of the first projects of its kind in the Pacific region. It aims to improve the financial preparedness and resilience of Pacific communities against climate change and natural hazards through the development and implementation of innovative and inclusive climate risk insurance products. In addition to the major achievement of developing and launching the first parametric microinsurance products for extreme weather events in Fiji, Vanuatu and Tonga, the programme managed to co-create evidence-based solutions and digital technologies with robust private and public sector engagement and collaborative partnerships with cooperatives and associations. During its inception phase (2021-2022), PICAP has thereby laid a solid foundation for regional expansion. This publication reflects on and captures the key lessons learned of the programme team from developing and implementing parametric microinsurance solutions, specifically in a Small Island Developing States (SIDS) context.
Integrating narratives of working students into higher education curriculum: Equalizer for the socio-economically challenged
Authors: Ceneciro Coline C.
Published: July 2023

Background: Socioeconomically challenged students are the prospective source of relevant development in higher education to actualize an inclusive education. Their situation shapes their individual skills which are integral, especially in learning and subsequently becoming contributors to national development as they become productive members of the community instead of becoming a part of the attrition or unemployment statistics. Objectives: This study analyzes the narratives of working students, particularly self-management practices, specific academic arrangements, and curriculum features that can be integrated into the higher education curriculum. Methods: Four (4) working students, four (4) professionals who were working students in their college years, and four (4) curriculum designers were interviewed to shed valuable narratives and information for the intent of this research. Results: The current and former working students were in unison in saying that they needed more priority in the guidelines of educational engagements because they are already economically disadvantaged and do not have the fluidity of time. Narratives reflect the opportunities for higher education to integrate new forms of learning that are inclusive to those socioeconomically challenged. Conclusion: Curriculum designers recommend that working students are already tailored to succeed because of their ability to manage resources but would be able to self-manage in reducing retention or longer time elapses in their stay in college if the curriculum and policies in the schools were flexible and lenient to their state.
Increased risk of metabolic bone disease in preterms born to preeclamptic mothers: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Bezirganoglu Handan , lar N , Kutman Gozde
Published: July 2023

Objective: To evaluate if there is an increased risk of metabolic bone disease associated with preeclampsia
Methods: Preterm infants <32 weeks in gestation and <1500 gr at birth, who were born in our hospital, followed at least six weeks were enrolled. Metabolic bone disease cases were defined as elevated serum ALP concentration >500 IU/L and serum phosphate levels<4 mg/dl with radiological evidence of osteopenia. The control cases had serum ALP concentration ≤ 500 IU/L and serum phosphate levels >5.6 mg/dl. Maternal factors and clinical variables including postnatal drug use, presence of reduced physical activity, hypotiroidism, feeding intolerance and gastrointestinal patology were reviewed for anaylsis.
Results: The final analysis included 126 infants with 46 cases and 80 controls. Logistic regression showed birth weight, feeding intolerance, GIS pathology and preeclampsia were associated with the development of MBD. After the data adjusted for birth weight, preeclampsia showed a association with metabolic bone disease in preterms.
Conclusion: Our study identifies preeclampsia as a risk factor for MBD in premature infants. Individualized approach to postnatal nutritional support is warranted for infants born to mothers with severe preeclampsia.
Outcomes of Surgical Treatment for Burn Contracture on the Hand: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Eravsar Ebubekir , zdemir Ali
Published: July 2023

Objectives: Burn-related contractures in joint regions with a high range of motion in the upper extremities can cause serious functional limitations. This retrospective case-control study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of surgical treatment for burn contracture on the hand.
Methods: The study included 20 patients who underwent surgery and had at least 6 months of postoperative follow-up. We analyzed postoperative complications that occurred during the follow-up period and other variables, such as age, gender, follow-up time, the time between the burn injury and surgery, patients' satisfaction from surgery with a scoring system, as well as the affected hand of the patients. We defined the hand deformities of the patients due to contractures and evaluated the surgical methods performed for these deformities.
Results: There were 7 females, and 13 males with a mean age of 17 years (SD: 11,98) in our study. The mean age at which the patients were injured due to burns was 13 years (SD: 12,14), and the mean time from injury to surgical treatment was 3.7 years (SD: 2,18). The mean follow-up period was 19.2 months (SD: 12,50). The patients reported a high level of satisfaction, with a mean satisfaction score of 8.7 out of 10 (SD: 1,69). Temporary K-wire fixation was used in two patients, and no complications related to K-wires were observed. Postoperative complications included limited flexion in the fifth finger, recurrence of the second finger contracture, mild recurrence of the fifth finger PIP joint contracture, and scar pain in the second web space. Two patients also experienced partial z-plasty flap necrosis which healed secondarily.
Conclusion: Our data suggest that surgical treatment for burn contracture on the hand can provide functional mobility and improve the quality of life with a high level of satisfaction for patients.
Delta neutrophil index in obese and non-obese polycystic ovary syndrome patients
Authors: Günday Özlem Kayacık , Yılmazer Mehmet
Published: July 2023

Objective We aimed to evaluate the usefulness of delta neutrophil index (DNI), a new inflammatory marker, in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Methods This retrospective case-control study was conducted at a tertiary health center. The DNI and other blood parameters obtained from the complete blood count examination of 227 individuals, consisting of 72 PCOS patients and 155 controls, were compared between the two groups. A receiver operating characteristic analysis was performed to examine the relationship between DNI and PCOS.Results DNI, white blood cell (WBC) count, and neutrophil count were significantly higher in the PCOS group than in the control group (P=0.028, 0.011, and 0.037; respectively). DNI and WBC counts were significantly higher in nonobese-PCOS patients (P=0.018 and 0.041; respectively). When the obese-PCOS and obese-control groups were compared, only neutrophil count was significantly higher in obese-PCOS patients (P=0.016). Significance was observed at cut-off values of 0.015 (area under the curve [AUC]=0.588) (P=0.034; sensitivity, 78%; specificity, 35%; Youden’s index=0.133) for DNI: 9.35 (AUC=0.594) (P=0.022) for WBC; and 5.38 (AUC=0.628) (P=0.002) for neutrophils.Conclusion Higher DNI in PCOS patients and similar results in the non-obese-PCOS group were observed when obese and non-obese-PCOS patients were considered separately. However, the lack of difference in the obese-PCOS group strengthens the hypothesis that there is obesity-independent inflammation in PCOS.
Educational Background Oriented Schlieren Based On A Matlab App And A Smartphone Camera
Authors: Mercier B. , Hamidouche S. , Gautier R. , Lacassagne T.
Published: July 2023

Teaching fluid dynamics could be made easier if students were able to directly observe turbulent flows. Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS) could be a well-suited technique to serve that purpose because it does not require seeding or hazardous light source and it is easy to implement. To fully comply with educational constrains the experimental setup must be affordable. In this contribution we test the performances of a low-cost BOS system based on the combination of a smartphone camera together with comBOS, an open-source Matlab toolbox dedicated to performing BOS flow visualization. The flow on which those tools are tested is the thermal plume generated by natural convection above a heated square cylinder. In order to assess the accuracy of the new toolbox, the displacement maps computed by comBOS from images captured by a scientific camera are compared with those obtained by the commercial software Davis 10. Displacements in the range of ±0.15 pixel obtained from the images of the thermal plume are found nearly identical with both methods. Results only differ by the noise level that was found to be close to 0.008 pixel with comBOS, 33% higher than with Davis 10. The scientific camera is then replaced by three OPPO A94 smartphones allowing to visualize the plume from three different view angles. The qualitative analysis of the displacement maps obtained from the smartphone cameras and the scientific camera does not reveal any significant difference. Spectra on the fluctuations in time of the angular deflection measured with the two types of cameras are also agreeing well. The possibility of building a low-cost BOS apparatus is therefore demonstrated with a success that exceeds our expectations. Tests were extended by testing thirteenmore smartphones of different types. Nine of them were also well-suited for BOS, whereas four are producing non-usable images.
Čezmejno sodelovanje obmejnih splošnih knjižnic za slovenske manjšine
Authors: Kunc Blažka , Švab Katarina
Published: July 2023

Namen: Slovenske splošne knjižnice čezmejno sodelujejo s splošnimi knjižnicami v sosednjih državah z namenom zagotavljanja Slovencem, ki živijo izven meja Slovenije, stik s slovensko pisano besedo. V raziskavi nas je zanimalo, na katerih področjih slovenske splošne knjižnice čezmejno sodelujejo s knjižnicami v sosednjih državah.
Metodologija/pristop: Za namen raziskave smo izvedli analizo, pri katerih skupnih storitvah, projektih in dejavnostih čezmejno sodelujejo slovenske splošne knjižnice za Slovence v sosednjih državah. Opravili smo analizo vsebine javno dostopnih dokumentov na spletnih straneh in objav na družbenem omrežju Facebook petih slovenskih splošnih knjižnic: Koroška osrednja knjižnica Ravne na Koroškem, Knjižnica Mirana Jarca Novo mesto, Goriška knjižnica Franceta Bevka Nova Gorica, Osrednja knjižnica Srečka Vilharja Koper in Pokrajinska in študijska knjižnica Murska Sobota. Analizirano obdobje zajema obdobje 2015-2022.
Rezultati: Analiza storitev, projektov in dejavnosti kaže na precej pestro čezmejno sodelovanje slovenskih splošnih knjižnic s knjižnicami v sosednjih državah in ponudbo storitev za Slovence v sosednjih državah. Obmejne knjižnice z medsebojnim sodelovanjem ponujajo številne storitve različnim uporabniškim skupinam, med njimi pa prevladujejo projekti za spodbujanje branja.
Omejitve raziskave: Raziskava ne vključuje uporabnikov knjižnic v čezmejnih in slovenskih splošnih knjižnicah. Z uporabniško analizo bi pridobili dragocene podatke o storitvah knjižnic z uporabniškega vidika.
Izvirnost/uporabnost raziskave: Rezultati raziskave so lahko v pomoč vsem slovenskim obmejnim knjižnicam ter nudijo premislek o možnostih za izboljšave knjižnicam pri čezmejnem sodelovanju. Raziskav o čezmejnem sodelovanju je namreč zelo malo in opravljena raziskava omogoča izhodišča tudi za nove.
Analiza Tiktok objav Mestne knjižnice Ljubljana
Authors: Prica Sabina , Vilar Polona
Published: July 2023

Namen: Namen članka je izvesti analizo objav na TikTok profilu Mestne knjižnice Ljubljana (MKL) in identificirati vsebine, ki jih knjižnica pogosteje objavlja. Ugotavljali smo, ali se na TikTok profilu MKL pojavljajo trendi glede tipov vsebin, ki jih objavljajo, kako ažurni so pri objavljanju, kako pogosto se uporabniki odzivajo na objave ter ali konsistentnost objavljanja in objavljanje viralnih vsebin vpliva na uspešnost TikTok profila MKL. Posredno pa bi radi pokazali uporabnost objavljanja na TikTok ter k temu spodbudili več knjižnic.

Metodologija/pristop: Vzorec raziskave so bile objave na TikTok profilu MKL ter njihovi ogledi, všečki in komentarji med 15. julijem 2020 in 30. majem 2022. Pri identificiranju vsebine objav smo uporabili analizo vsebine, interakcije pa smo analizirali z opisno statistično analizo. 

Rezultati: Rezultati so pokazali, da v MKL najpogosteje objavljajo priporočilne sezname, kar je skladno z njihovo željo, da bi na TikToku ustvarili svojo lastno #booktok skupnost. Kar se tiče interakcij se je izkazalo, da boljše rezultate prejmejo tiste objave, ki razkrijejo karakteristike knjižnice in ki so zasnovane na nekoliko hudomušen način. Konsistentnost objavljanja in reproduciranje viralnih vsebin ne vpliva na število interakcij.

Omejitve raziskave: Vzorec, ki smo ga zajeli za analizo je relativno majhen (zajema samo 88 objav), prav tako pa gre za objave ene same knjižnice, zato ne moremo podajati splošnih ugotovitev.

Izvirnost/uporabnost raziskave: To je prva raziskava, ki se ukvarja z uporabo TikToka v slovenskih knjižnicah. Raziskava nam kvantitativne podatke, katere vsebine so se izkazale za nekoliko bolj sprejete med uporabniki, teoretični del pa izpostavlja področja uporabe, ki jih lahko izkoristimo tudi sami.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI INTERNAL WHISTLEBLOWING INTENTION PADA RUMAH SAKIT DI DAERAH JAKARTA UTARA
Authors: - Afriyana , Netania Emilisa
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi Internal Whistleblowing Intention pada rumah sakit di daerah Jakarta Utara. Sampel yang digunakan dalam artikel  ini adalah karyawan dari RSUD di daerah Jakarta Utara sebanyak 170 responden. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa jenis kepemimpinan dapat meningkatkan niat pelaporan internal. Dan jenis kepemimpinan juga dapat dapat meningkatkan keberanian moral pada seorang karyawan. Makalah penelitian ini mendukung keberanian moral dapat menjadi variabel pelengkap kepemimpinan autentik untuk meningkatkan niat pelaporan internal karyawan. Artikel ini merupakan penelitian pertama yang menguji efek mediasi dari Organizational Virtuousness dan Moral Courage pada hubungan antara Authentic Leadership dan Internal whistleblowing Intention.
Case identification, retention and blood pressure control in Kenya
Authors: Mbau L. , Harrison R. , Kizito W. , Timire C. , Namusonge T. , Muhula S. , Nyanjau L. , Owiti P.
Published: July 2023

BACKGROUND: Prevalence of hypertension in Africa is rising but it remains underdiagnosed and poorly controlled. In Kenya, only 22% of individuals known to have hypertension were on treatment, and only 51.7% were controlled. This study will assess screening outcomes, retention
and blood pressure (BP) control of a hypertension programme in Kenya.DESIGN: This was a retrospective cohort study using data routinely collected between 2015 and 2018. All patients aged >18 years screened and treated in the programme were included.RESULTS: Of 663,028
screening encounters, 70.4% were female; the median age was 34 years. Overall, 19% of the study population, mainly males and older persons, had high BP higher rates. Of 66,981 patients started on treatment, the majority were females (71.2%); the median age was 55 years. Only 12% of patients
were reported as having been retained after 12 months, and 48.6% of patients on treatment 10.5–13.5 months after enrolment had controlled BP. Older age and treatment at primary care level were associated with better retention and females had better BP control.CONCLUSIONS:
The programme screened primarily females and younger individuals at lower risk. Retention was poor and close to half of patients retained had controlled BP. Hypertension programmes should target high-risk individuals, decentralise treatment, incorporate retention strategies and improve longitudinal
data management.
Portable digital X-ray for TB pre-diagnosis screening in rural communities in Nigeria
Authors: Odume B. , Chukwu E. , Fawole T. , Nwokoye N. , Ogbudebe C. , Chukwuogo O. , Useni S. , Dim C. , Ubochioma E. , Nongo D. , Eneogu R. , Lagundoye Odusote T. , Oyelaran O. , Anyaike C.
Published: July 2023

SETTING: This pilot project was conducted in hard-to-reach communities of two Niger Delta States in the South-South Region of Nigeria.OBJECTIVE: To assess the usefulness of portable digital X-ray, the Delft-Light Backpack (DLB) for TB active case-finding (ACF) in hard-to-reach
Niger Delta communities using the WHO 3B TB screening/diagnosis algorithm.DESIGN: DLB X-ray was used to screen all consenting eligible participants during community TB screening out-reaches in all hard-to-reach communities of Akwa Ibom and Cross River States in the Niger Delta,
Nigeria. Participants with a CAD4TB (computer-aided detection for TB score) 60 had Xpert (sputum) and/or clinical (radiograph) assessment for TB diagnosis. Data from the project were analysed for this study.RESULTS: A total of 8,230 participants (males: 47.2%, females: 52.8%) underwent
TB screening and 1,140 (13.9%) presumptive TB cases were identified. The TB prevalence among all participants and among those with presumptive TB were respectively 1.2% and 8.6%. The number needed to screen was 84. Among people with presumptive TB, the proportion of males and females with
confirmed TB was respectively 12.0% and 5.6% (P < 0.001).CONCLUSION: TB screening using DLB X-ray during community-based ACF in hard-to-reach Niger Delta communities of Nigeria showed a high TB prevalence among participants. Nationwide deployment of the instrument in hard-to-reach
areas is recommended.
Systems of support for foreign-born TB patients and their family members
Authors: Bedingfield N. , Lashewicz B. , Fisher D. , King-Shier K.
Published: July 2023

SETTING: Adverse social determinants of health for people who are foreign-born are key drivers of TB-related disparity, particularly in low-incidence countries. Patients diagnosed with infectious TB and their family members must confront psychosocial challenges which may deepen
pre-existing health inequities. However, little is known about patient and family members’ perspective on these experiences.OBJECTIVE: To explore the infectious TB experience of patients and family members who are foreign-born.DESIGN: This study formed one component
of an ecologically framed, qualitative case study conducted in Calgary, AB, Canada. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews, chart review and field notes, and analysed thematically.RESULTS: Eight families were represented in the sample comprised of six patients and
13 family members. Many patients and family members experienced high levels of fear and stress for months following the patient’s diagnosis. Isolation was pervasive and multifaceted for both patients and family members. Intra-family support was critical for managing during early stages
when the situation was most challenging. Support from outside the family was not prominent and attempts to obtain support from government programmes for paid sick leave and health insurance were mostly unsuccessful.CONCLUSION: Patients and family members who are foreign-born experience
multidimensional isolation as a result of TB stigma, language barriers and poor access to government programmes. TB programmes cannot meet family needs alone and systems of support should be created through collaboration with government institutions, and organisations serving ethnocultural
communities.
TORÇÃO ANEXIAL DIREITA POR TUMOR BORDERLINE NO SEGUNDO TRIMESTRE DE GESTAÇÃO: UM RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Dávila Noele Gurgel , Silva Anna Gabriela dos Santos , Cerqueir Thaise de Medeiros , Costa Jair Medeiros Bezerra , Monteiro Michelly Nóbrega
Published: July 2023

Este relato de caso de uma paciente de 28 anos, secundigesta, 19 semanas de gestação, hipertensa, diabética e obesa. Admitida com queixa de dor pélvica, de forte intensidade, refratária ao uso de analgésicos. Ao exame de ultrassonografia obstétrica foi identificada volumosa imagem cística em anexo direito se estendendo da região pélvica ao epigástrio, de contornos regulares, medindo 22,6 x 16 x 23,8 cm com volume de 4,537 ml e presença de fluxo sanguíneo ao modo Doppler. Devido ao tamanho da massa cística e da persistência da dor foi optado pela realização de laparotomia explorada, com identificação de torção ovariana a direita. Realizou-se exérese da massa ovariana, o qual pesou 19,8 quilos e posterior anexectomia a direita. Após comprovação de vitalidade fetal preservada, a paciente recebeu alta hospitalar e retornou para acompanhamento no pré-natal de alto risco. O laudo do exame anatomopatológico confirmou tumor seroso borderline, sendo encaminhada ao serviço de oncologia.
Effect of organic manures, green leaf manures, liquid organic manures and micronutrients on yield and economics of cotton (Gossypium spp.)
Authors: CHANNAGOUDA R F , BABALAD H B , DINESHKUMAR S P
Published: July 2023

A field study was carried out at Main Agricultural Research Station (MARS), Dharwad during kharif 2010-11 and 2011-12 to study the effect of organic manures and micronutrients on cotton. The results of the two years pooled data revealed that, application of enriched compost (EC) (1/3) + vermicompost (VC) (1/3) + gliricidia leaf manure (GLM) (1/3) equivalent to recommended dose of fertilizer (5 tonnes/ha FYM) recorded significantly higher kapas yield (1 944 kg/ha) and mean boll weight (4.57 g) over EC (1/3) + VC (1/3) + GLM (1/3) equivalent to recommended dose of nitrogen. Foliar spray of panchagavya @ 5% recorded significantly higher kapas yield (2 038 kg/ha) and mean boll weight (4.76 g) over foliar spray of bio-digester @ 20% (1 874 kg/ha). Among the organic treatment combinations, combined application of EC (1/3) + VC (1/3) + GLM (1/3) equivalent to RDF with foliar spray of panchagavya @ 5% recorded significantly higher kapas yield (1 999 kg/ha) and mean boll weight (4.70 g) over other organic combinations. Application of EC (1/3) + VC (1/3) + GLM (1/3) equivalent to RDF recorded significantly higher gross returns, net returns and B:C ratio (Rupees 110380, 77335/ha and 3.34, respectively) over other manurial treatments. The foliar spray of panchagavya @ 5% recorded significantly higher gross returns, net returns and B:C ratio (Rupees 108542, 76048 ha and 3.34, respectively) over foliar spray of bio-digester @ 20%. Among the treatment combinations, combined application of EC (1/3) + VC (1/3) + GLM (1/3) equivalent to RDF with foliar spray of panchagavya @ 5% recorded significantly higher gross returns, net returns and B:C ratio (Rupees 113574, 80199/ha and 3.40, respectively) over EC (1/3) + VC (1/3) + GLM (1/3) equivalent to RDN with foliar spray of bio-digester @ 20%. Higher yield, yield parameters and economics can be obtained in cotton with combined application of EC (1/3) + VC (1/3) + GLM (1/3) equivalent to RDF with foliar spray of panchagavya @ 5%.
Morpho-molecular diversity of Bipolaris oryzae causing brown spot of paddy
Authors: KUMAR ATUL , SOLANKI ISHWAR SINGH , AKHTAR JAMEEL , GUPTA VISHAL
Published: July 2023

Brown spot of paddy caused by Bipolaris oryzae is a threat to paddy cultivation across the globe. An extensive survey was conducted during kharif seasons of 2012, 2013 and 2014 and 116 isolates of B. oryzae were isolated from the diseased specimens collected from different geographical locations of India representing major rice growing regions. The isolates were charactaerized for morphological traits like colony characters, colony diameter, and sporulation. On the basis of colony morphology and growth pattern on PDA, these isolates were grouped into 8 different categories. Based on colony diameter, all these isolates were grouped into 3 different categories of slow, moderate and fast growing isolates. Maximum sporulation was observed in isolates from Bihar and Jharkhand while the least sporulation was seen in isolates from Gujarat. The molecular characterization carried out on 20 representative isolates using random apmlified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) and inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) revealed variability in the isolates. These differences were also observed when cluster analysis was carried out. Out of 20 RAPD and 20 ISSR primers, 5 RAPD and ISSR primers each gave very nice reproducible banding patterns. Polymorphism ranged between 54.0-100% in RAPD markers while it was from 49.2-100% with ISSR markers. This is the first study in our country wherein isolates representing all major rice growing areas of the country has been taken into consideration for variability study and it was observed both by morphological and molecular methods.
Beyond birds’ conservation: Engaging communities for the conservation of urban green spaces
Authors: Bhakti Tulaci , Lodi Marina P , Marujo Leonardo S , Pena João Carlos , Rodrigues Marcos
Published: July 2023

Urban green spaces are important for bird conservation, functioning as a buffer against the impacts of human actions on their surroundings. However, green spaces also provide several benefits to humans, such as the improvement of climatic conditions and a more intimate contact with nature. In this point of view, divided into three sections, we describe how ornithological research in a peri-urban vegetation patch in a tropical metropolis culminated in an environmental protection movement. This vegetation patch is composed of a mosaic of typical phytophysiognomies of the transition zone between two biodiversity hotspots: Cerrado and Atlantic Forest. Its vegetation presents characteristics that indicate high degradation, but the region still harbors 108 bird species (including threatened and endemic species), suggesting that even under intense impacts, the area presents characteristics of resilience to shelter the local biodiversity. Given these findings, we discuss the potential of this urban green space for scientific research, environmental education, and birdwatching. We highlight the possibility of influencing community engagement in the conservation of the area, whether for the preservation of charismatic species or for leisure and educational activities. Reducing the gap between academia and society can assist in the conservation of urban green spaces, especially in a region that presents high social environmental vulnerability.
SELECTION CRITERIA TO CHOOSE A RIGHT FARM TRACTOR FOR AN OIL PALM PLANTATION
Authors:   Kuala Lumpur Kepong (KLK) Berhad, B JAYA RAJ , HONG CHUAN PATRICK NG
Published: July 2023

Farm tractors are used in oil palm plantations to carry out various field operations. Selection of the right farm tractor will incur lower running cost, ensure faster return of investment, and field operations are carried out efficiently and effectively. The selection criteria for a tractor depends on horsepower (Hp), tractor transmission, clutch, power take off (PTO), specific fuel consumption (SFC), torque, brake, hydraulic, weight, drawbar pull and lifting capacity. In addition, the safety and ergonomic factors are also needed to be given equal importance when choosing a farm tractor for estate operations. Keywords: Hp, PTO, torque, SFC, clutch and transmission.