bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Advantages of Spin Coating Over Other Coating Techniques in the Formation of Superhydrophobic Surfaces
Authors:   Faculty, Department of Mechanical Engineering, G  Madegowda Institute of Technology, Bharathi Nagara (Karnataka), India., H G Rajath , Byregowda Dr. H V ,   Principal, Sampoorna institute of Technology and Research, Channapatna (Karnataka), India.
Published: November 2022

In this contemporary world, coating plays a vital role to improve the mechanical property of the material, complete chemistry and structure of the material need not be altered instead surface modification is more than enough to reduce the degradation of material through corrosion accumulation of the dust on the surface and the contact angle between the water and the surface is the major focus. the current article, current work gives the collective result of different types of coating like dip coating, sol-gel, spray coating, spin coating, plasma coating, chemical vapor deposition, and lithography in comparing all the methods of coating with spin coating it can convert the surface into a superhydrophobic surface with more contact angle of 165° with the coating microns of 10 to 30 micron, and dip-coating having a contact angle 160° with coating 3 microns, the sol-gel coating having contact angle 115°-165° with coating 20 microns, spray coating having contact angle 164° with coating 7 microns, plasma coating having contact angle 144° with coating 25 microns, chemical vapor deposition having contact angle 159.3°with 20 microns, lithography coating has a contact angle of 160° with coating 33 microns, whereas other coating techniques like dip, spray, plasma coating, chemical vapor deposition, and lithography have constraints with contact angle respectively.
Industry 5.0 in Industrial and Academic Applications
Authors:   Department of Ship Automation, Gdynia University Maritime Gdynia, Poland, Rybczak Monika , Ziemiński Michał ,   Department of Ship Automation, Gdynia University Maritime Gdynia, Poland
Published: November 2022

Technology 5.0 combines analytical thinking algorithms with leading technologies such as the Internet of Things, smart factory, cobots and artificial intelligence. With the growth of manufacturing, the digitization process is the only way to ensure further growth opportunities in the future. The article presents the most important features of technology 5.0, according to the authors. They found several examples in the literature related to artificial intelligence. Two extreme examples are then presented. An academic testbed using an artificial intelligence module built at the Maritime University of Gdynia, Faculty of Electrical Engineering. We propose a testbed configuration based on image recognition based on the S7-1500 controller and Intel RealSense camera. The first example shows how to configure the Linux environment and Phyton language needed for teaching artificial intelligence. Steps for implementing the learned AI model into a Siemens Neutral Processing Unit (NPU) module are given. This provides a glimpse of academic solutions. Recognized as the theoretical methods needed for artificial intelligence module research. The second example provides general information about the application of 5.0 technology at GPEC (Thermal Energy Company - Gdansk ). It provides a broader view of the application of 5.0 technology in industry. The results chapter compares the proposed two solutions based on the described technology, showing the potential of both solutions, which are closely related to artificial intelligence algorithms. According to the authors, they are based on image recognition based on a classification algorithm and machine learning techniques. The authors propose a prototype of the test bed needed for Internet 5.0 research in laboratory conditions while giving general applications in industrial conditions.
Predict Diabetic Retinopathy in Early-Stages: A Novel Ensemble Model using Efficient nets and an Automated System to Detect the Disease
Authors:   Department of Information Technology, CVR College of Engineering, Mangalpally, Rangareddy District, Telangana, India, Malladi* Siddhartha , Mallika Dr. S. Suguna ,   Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, CVR College of Engineering, Mangalpally, Rangareddy District (Telangana), India., Prahlad M Krishna Sai ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, CVR College of Engineering, Mangalpally, Rangareddy District, Telangana, India, Nomula Sai Madhav Reddy ,   University of Texas at Dallas, Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080, USA., Pandiri Aadesh ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, CVR College of Engineering, Mangalpally, Rangareddy District, Telangana, India.
Published: November 2022

Diabetic Retinopathy is eye condition caused by high sugar levels inside the blood, which is the origin of excessive pressure inside blood vessels inside the eye, with the smallest vessels being the most vulnerable. This condition does not appear suddenly; rather, it develops gradually over time. After the disease progress, it can show symptoms like blurry vision, changes in vision from blurry to clear, and vice versa, blackspots or dark areas in the vision, poor night vision, fading out of colours, etc. Therefore, pre-emptive identification of disease is one of the beneficial tactics to prevent or get cured of this disease. This technique is also susceptible to human misjudgement, which exists in many clinical diagnoses. An Image Classification Model can accelerate the process of blindness detection in patients. We accomplish this by constructing a classifier using transfer learning that can extract key features from pictures and categorise them into separate stages. This work focused on making an efficient classifier with high accuracy and providing the patient with advance notice of their disease using an easy-to-use mobile application. Our model gave a 0.907 quadratic weighted kappa (QWK) score on independent test dataset and 93.2% accuracy on test time augmented data in multi-class classification. Furthermore, providing the necessary use cases with which the patient can track the diabetic retinopathy screening diagnosis
Construction of Indian Currency Identifier for Visually Impaired
Authors:   Department of Optometry, Sushant University, Gurugram, India., Thakur Kamal , Akhtar Zeeshan ,   Department of Optometry, Sushant University, Gurugram, India., Mishra Antim Dev ,   Department of Engineering and Technology, Sushant University, Gurugram, India., Chaudhry Prof. Monica ,   Department of Optometry, Sushant University, Gurugram, India
Published: November 2022

Visually impaired people often face difficulty to identify a nominal of money. Indian currency notes are available in different sizes and colours with tactile qualities that enable the visually impaired to identify different currency notes, but these tactile makers are worn out with usage. Various smartphone-based apps are available for note identification but using a smartphone by a visually impaired person gets difficult. So, it is necessary to design a device that supports visually impaired people in note identification. So, to overcome this problem we have designed an Indian currency identifier that will help visually impaired and blind people to identify Indian banknotes easily in less time using a colour sensor and sound module that will give output in audio form. The device makes use of a colour sensor and Arduino Uno to differentiate between currency denominations. The RGB output from the colour sensor is matched with the pre-stored RGB value. If RGB values fall inside any denomination pre-stored value the mp3 module is activated and the output voice is played from the store mp3 according to the result obtained from the Arduino Uno by mp3 module. A prototype was made to see the feasibility which has a Sensitivity of 85.71% and a Specificity of 66.66% to identify Indian currency notes. The cost of the construction of this device would be around 700-800 1NR.
Recent Advance in Semi-Supervised Learning for Named Entity Recognition and Potential Clinical Applications
Authors: Luo Chengjing
Published: November 2022

Named entity recognition (NER) is an important task for clinical knowledge discovery from electronic health records (EHRs). However, to protect the patient privacy, we want to minimizethe annotation needs for NER system development. Therefore, advanced semi-supervised learning algorithms are required. In this paper, we reviewed the recent advance in semi-supervised learning for named entity recognition and discussed the possibility of application in the clinical NER system. We hope our discussions help the development or improvementfor the clinical NER applications for other researchers.
The Compliance of Mask Use to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 among High School Students in Banda Aceh
Authors: Andayani Novita , Firdausa Sarah , Putra Teuku Romi Imansyah , Razali Rezania , Salsabyla Syawqiyyah , Murtaza Murtaza
Published: November 2022

Background: COVID-19 is an air-borne disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that is spreading the globe. Masks are an attempt to break the chain of transmission of COVID-19. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between COVID-19 awareness and the use of masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among high school students in Banda Aceh City.Methods: This study is an observational analytic study using a cross-sectional design. The number of samples is 402 students of SMA Negeri Banda Aceh. The subject recruitment used the proportional random sampling technique.Results: This study was carried out from November 5 to November 21, 2020, with research questions distributed via Google Form. The Spearman correlation test was utilized in the statistical study. According to the findings, 69.4% of respondents had good knowledge of COVID-19, and 83.3% of respondents praised the use of masks. Statistical analysis reveals a p-value of 0.000 (p-value of 0.005) and a correlation coefficient of 0.275.Conclusion: There is a modest correlation between Banda Aceh City Public High School students' understanding of COVID-19 and their wearing of masks to prevent COVID-19 transmission.
The Effect of Long-Acting Beta-2 Agonist Monotherapy and Long-Acting Anticholinergic Monotherapy to Quality-of-Life in Group B Stable COPD Patients
Authors: Sinulingga Tri Setia Negara , Pandia Pandiaman , Tarigan Amira P. , Eyanoer Putri Chairani
Published: November 2022

Background: Based on the 2019 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), treatment for group B stable COPD patients is a long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) or long-acting anticholinergic (LAMA). Some studies experienced that LAMA was better than LABA but the opposite was also found in several studies. COPD patients often experience a decline in physical activity which causes a decrease in quality of life. We aimed to compare the effect of LABA or LAMA on quality of life in group B stable COPD patients.Methods: This was a study with case series design conducted on 50 COPD patients divided into two groups. The first group consisted of patients who used LABA for at least 3 months. The second group used LAMA for at least 3 months. All subjects filled in the SGRQ. The calculation of SGRQ was carried out using Microsoft Excel Calculator SGRQ.Results: A total 41 men and 9 women were enrolled in this study. There was no significant difference between the use of indacaterol monotherapy and tiotropium monotherapy on the quality of life although tiotropium showed a better quality of life (76%) than indacaterol monotherapy (64%).Conclusion: There was no significant difference in the use of indacaterol and tiotropium on the quality of life although in this case tiotropium showed better results (P=0.538).
MANY FACES OF COMPETENCE
Authors: Steyn Melissa
Published: November 2022

This paper argues that postmodernism challenges the way in which intercultural communication competence has traditionally been conceptualized. The very framing of the notion as "competence" reveals its historical contingency and complicity with a particular interest group. Some of the assumptions which underpin the "received" versions of competence are examined, and are related to post-modem concerns of the nature of knowledge and truth, culture and personhood. In the course of the analysis, reference is made to the literature on competence, and suggestions are made for ways in which competence can fruitfully be explored that are more in keeping with the spirit of post-mocternism.
Effects of Husk Ash Dosage and Leaf Fertilizer Concentration on the Growth and Results of Celery Plants (Apium graveolens)
Authors: Puspita Ayu , Pamujiasih Tri , Widiastuti Libria
Published: November 2022

This research was conducted to determine the dose of husk ash and concentration of POC Nasa leaf fertilizer on the growth and yield of celery plants. This research has been carried out from August 2021 to November 2021, in Karangasem Village, Kel. Sraten, Kac. Gatak, Kab. Sukoharjo with an altitude of 129 m above sea level.

This study used the factorial method with a completely randomized design (CRD) pattern consisting of two treatment factors. The treatment factor was the administration of husk ash dose A (A? = without husk ash, A? = 40 grams, A? = 50 grams). Concentration of foliar fertilizer POC Nasa P (P? = without POC Nasa, P? = 2 cc/ltr, P? = 3 cc/ltr). The data obtained were analyzed with 5% variance if it had a significant effect, then it was continued with the 5% DMRT test.

The results showed that the administration of a combination treatment of husk ash dose and concentration of POC Nasa (AxP) leaf fertilizer was significantly different to the number of leaves per strand. The treatments of various doses of husk ash were not significantly different to the six observation parameters and the concentration treatment of POC Nasa leaf fertilizer was not significantly different to the six observation parameters. The highest number of plant leaves 78 g was obtained in the combination of A?P? (husk ash 50 g and concentration of POC Nasa leaf fertilizer 2cc/?). The lowest number of plant leaves 22 g was obtained in the combination of A?P? (Husk Ash 50 g and concentration of POC Nasa Leaf Fertilizer 3cc/?).
The Effect of Competence and Job Training on the Performance of Crab Meat Agro-industry Employees in West Java
Authors: Bimanti Esthi Raniasari
Published: November 2022

The demand for world crab meat increases from year to year, but Indonesia can only partially fulfill it due to problems in fulfilling the resulting product quality. The crab meat agro-industry must have human resources with quality and effectiveness to work by international standards to meet export demand. The problem is that not all agro-industry can fulfil this. One way that can be taken to increase competence is through training so that employee performance increases at the same time; this is set as a research objective. The study's results indicate that training significantly improves employee competence and performance, either directly or indirectly, improving performance through increasing competence. The training must be systematic, starting from the materials required, the methods used and the instructors' abilities. Competencies that increase are essential skills, self-concept, experience and knowledge. Employee performance improved in quality, quantity, timeliness, effectiveness, initiative, and independence.
Impact of carbofurans on sweet corn pest predators: A study of good agroecosystem practices
Authors: Priyadi Sapto , Ali Setiawan Lutfi , Utami Dwi Susilo , Aziez Achmad Fatchul , R. Soelistijono  , Haryuni
Published: November 2022

Sweet corn (Zea mays var. Saccharata, Sturt) is a horticultural crop with high economic value. Sweet corn plants are susceptible to attack by plant pest organisms, reducing production yields. Using synthetic chemical pesticides of the carbamate group can reduce the diversity of predatory insects as biological controllers. Many farmers do not know about the role of predatory insects in agriculture, so there is often a mistarget in control. This study aimed to determine the diversity of predatory insects on sweet corn. The research was conducted in Cabeyan, Sukoharjo district, using the descriptive observation method. Data collection is done directly. In this study, several types of predatory insects were found, including three species from the Araneae order, two from the Odonata, one from the Hymenoptera, one from the Diptera, and one species from the Coleoptera.
The Differences Effect between Pond Types and Maggot Allotments on The Protein and Fat of Tilapia Meat
Authors: Sulistyoningsih Mei , Reni Rakhmawati  , Agustina Viky Irene Audre
Published: November 2022

Tilapia was one of the freshwater fish commodities that were widely consumed, so the demand for tilapia increased and impacted the high price of tilapia feed. Therefore, maggots can be used as additional fish feed, and recently there have been many variations of pond types in tilapia farming. This study aimed to determine the interaction between pond types and maggot allotments for protein and fat in tilapia meat. This study used two types of pools: tarpaulin and drum. The subjects used in this study were tilapia, with as many as 30 fish per pond. The dependent variables in this study were the protein and fat of tilapia meat. This study used the factorial method with a completely randomized design (RAL) with four treatments; each of the four tests consisted of A1B1 (Tarpaulin pool and maggots), A1B2 (Tarpaulin pool without maggots), A2B1 (Drum pool and maggots), and A2B2 (Drum pool without maggots). Data analysis was done using ANOVA with a significance level of 5% if there is an effect continued Duncan test. The results of this study showed no noticeable effect on meat protein (0.253>0.05) and meat fat (0.067>0.05) tilapia.
PEMANFAATAN RANSUM BERBASIS BAHAN BAKU LOKAL SEBAGAI PENGGANTI RANSUM KOMERSIL TERHADAP PERFORMA PRODUKSI AYAM PEDAGING
Authors: Febrina Bunga putri , Fajri Fadhli , Maulana Fajri
Published: November 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of using rations based on local raw materials as a substitute for commercial rations on the production performance (ration consumption, body weight gain and ration conversion) of broilers. This study used 100 DOC without male and female separation. The cages used were box cages measuring 75x60x50 cm per unit of 20 units and each unit consisting of 5 chickens. This research method is an experimental method using a completely randomized design (CRD), with 5 ration treatments and 4 replications. The treatment rations were A (100% Commercial / Control Ration), B (75% Commercial Ration + 25% Local Ration) C (50% Commercial Ration + 50% Local Ration), D (25 % Commercial Ration + 75% Local Ration) and E (100% Local Basal Ration). Parameters measured were ration consumption (g/head/week), body weight gain (g/head/week) and broiler ration conversion. The results of the analysis of diversity showed that the provision of rations based on local raw materials as a substitute for commercial rations had a very significant effect (P<0.01) on ration consumption, body weight gain and broiler ration conversion. The results of the DMRT test showed that the provision of rations based on local raw materials as a substitute for commercial rations on ration consumption, body weight gain and ration conversion in treatments B, C and D were not significantly different from treatment A, but significantly higher than treatment E. Based on this study it can be concluded that giving 25% commercial ration + 75% local ration has the same effect as giving 100% commercial ration (control ration).
Keywords: Broilers, local rations, production performance
Time to decision in sepsis
Authors: Ferrer Ricard , González del Castillo Juan , Martínez-Martínez María , Plata-Menchaca Erika P. , Larrosa M. Nieves
Published: November 2022

Introduction. This study aimed to identify the common barriers leading to delayed initial management, microbiological diagnosis, and appropriate empirical antimicrobial treatment in sepsis. Patients and methods. A cross-sectional study was performed by the application of a population-based survey. Four different surveys were designed, targeting the healthcare personnel located in main hospital areas [emergency department (SEMES); infectious diseases and clinical microbiology-microbiological diagnosis (SEIMC-M); intensive care and infectious diseases, (SEMICYUC-GTEIS); and infectious diseases and clinical microbiology-clinical diagnosis, (SEIMC-C)]. Results. A total of 700 valid surveys were collected from June to November 2019: 380 (54.3%) of SEMES, 127 (18.1%) of SEIMC-M, 97 (13.9%) de SEMICYUC-GTEIS and 96 (13.7%) of SEIMC-C, in 270 hospitals of all levels of care. The qSOFA score was used as a screening tool. The most used biomarker was procalcitonin (n=92, 39.8%). The sepsis code was implemented in 157 of 235 participating centers (66.2%), particularly in tertiary level hospitals. The mean frequency of contaminated blood cultures was 8.9% (8.7). In 85 (78.7%) centers, positive results of blood cultures were available within the first 72 hours and were communicated to the treating physician effectively by phone or e-mail in 76 (81.7%) cases. The main reason for escalating treatment was clinical deterioration, and the reason for de-escalating antimicrobials was significantly different between the specialties. Quality indicators were not frequently monitored among the different participating centers. Conclusion. There are significant barriers that hinder adequate management processes in sepsis in Spanish hospitals.
Eksistensi Pondok Pesantren Dalam Mengembangkan Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Zakaria Muh , Imanuddin H. Muhammad
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini mengangkat permasalahan tentang bagaimana eksistensi pondok pesantren di lombok tentunya dalam hal ini berkaitan semua elemen yang berkaitan dengan pondok pesantren itu dilibatkan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif-deskriptif dengan pendekatan penelitian internalisasi nilai. Adapun hasil penelitian kemudia di peroleh dilapangan ada dua bentuk pondok pesantren diantaranya pondok pesantren dilihat dari segi bangunan sudah moderen namun sistem dan kebijakan pendidikannya masih menggunakan sistem tradisional dan yang kedua kita banyak kenal dengan pondok pesantren modern baik bangunan dan sistem pendidikannya sudah memanfaatkan perkembangan teknologi.
Numerical Investigation and Factor Analysis of the Spatial-Temporal Multi-Species Competition Problem
Authors: Vasilyeva Maria , Wang Youwen , Stepanov Sergei , Sadovski Alexey
Published: November 2022

This work considers the spatial-temporal multi­species competition model. A mathematical model is described by a coupled system of nonlinear diffusion reaction equations. We use a finite volume approximation with semi-implicit time approximation for the numerical solution of the model with corresponding boundary and initial conditions. To understand the effect of the diffusion to solution in one and two-dimensional formulations, we present numerical results for several cases of the parameters related to the survival scenarios. We control all non-diffusion parameters, including reproductive growth rate, competition rate, and initial condition of population density of competing species, and compare the dynamic and equilibrium under regular diffusion rate and small diffusion rate; we found that competing species with small diffusion rate can reach a higher equilibrium over the whole geographic domain, but requires more time steps. The random initial conditions' effect on the time to reach equilibrium is investigated. We control other parameters and examine the impact of the initial condition of the species population; we found that regardless of the values of initial conditions in the system, competing species populations will arrive at an equilibrium point. The influence of diffusion on the survival scenarios is presented. We control other parameters and examine the effect of diffusion of species; we found that when the ratio of diffusion rates passes some thresholds, the survival status will change. In real-world problems, values of the parameters are usually unknown yet vary in some range. To evaluate the impact of parameters on the system stability, we simulate a spatial­temporal model with random parameters and perform factor analysis for two and three­species competition models. From the perspective of the numerical experiment, we release control for all parameters and perform factor analysis on simulation results. We found that the initial population condition has a minimum effect on the final population, which aligns with the outcome of our controlled numerical experiment on the initial condition. Diffusion is the dominant factor when diffusion rates are on the same scale as other parameters. This dominant factor aligns with our controlled numerical experiment on diffusion rate, where the change in diffusion rate leads to different survival statuses of species. However, when diffusion rates are 1/10 on the scale of other parameters, reproductive growth rates and competition rates become the dominant factors.
THE IMPACT OF CREATIVE LEADERSHIP ON EMPOWERING HUMAN RESOURCES: ANALYTICAL RESEARCH IN SOME COLLEGE OF UNIVERSITY OF BAGHDAD
Authors: Fendi Dr. Ali Hassoon , Abdullah Israa Najm
Published: November 2022

The current research focuses on testing the role of creative leadership and its necessity and the extent of its contribution to the effect to achieve the empowerment of human resources in the organization independently for a sample of the leaders of the University of Baghdad, as well as diagnosing the extent of the research sample’s interest in research variables and its dimensions, as the indicative variable of creative leadership consists of five dimensions (sensitivity to problems , originality, fluency, flexibility, perseverance and risk), and the responsive variable is the empowerment of human resources from three dimensions (information sharing, knowledge possession, freedom and independence), The researcher used the questionnaire as the main means of data collection, and she employed the descriptive analytical method as a research method. The research sample included (84) individuals from the senior leaders in colleges, and the main research tool (the questionnaire) was distributed to them to survey opinions about the variables, where the research community was (91). ), the researcher distributed (91) questionnaires, and received (84) questionnaires valid for statistical analysis, and the data were analyzed using the statistical programs V24- Amos and the statistical analysis program SPSS- V24, , with the adoption of descriptive and inferential statistics methods represented by a number of statistical programs that were extracted from these programs (arithmetic mean, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, simple correlation coefficient, simple linear regression (Pearson), frequencies and percentages, Komogorove-Simirnov test, coefficient ( Alpha Cronbach), confirmatory factor analysis) to extract the results, and the researcher concluded that there is a correlation and impact of creative leadership in empowering human resources.
Pengaruh Total Aset Turnover, Debt To Asset Ratio Dan Return On Asset Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan Pada Perusahaan Sub Sektor Farmasi Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) Tahun 2016-2020
Authors: Rinaldi Rinaldi , Oktavianti Nisa
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh Total Asset Turnover (TATO), Debt to Asset Ratio (DAR) dan Return on Asset (ROA) terhadap Nilai perusahaan (PBV). Populasi dari penelitian ini adalah perusahaan publik yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia dengan perusahaan sub sektorFarmasi sebagai sampel. Metode pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Sampel dikumpulkan dari 8 perusahaan sub sektor Farmasi yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia selama periode 2016-2020. Analisis data dalam penelitianini menggunakan software Eviews 9. Pengujian hipotesis menggunakan uji analisis koefisien korelasi, analisis regresi linier berganda, ujisignifikansi parsial dan uji simultan. Hasil dari analisis data menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial Total Asset Turnover (TATO) memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan (PBV),sedangkan Debt to Asset Ratio (DAR) dan Return on Asset (ROA) tidak memiliki pengaruh terhadap nilai perusahaan (PBV). Secara simultan Total Asset Turnover (TATO), Debt to Asset Ratio (DAR) dan Return on Asset (ROA) berpengaruh dan signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan (PBV).
Assessment of Serum Podocalyxin as a Biomarker for Diabetic Nephropathy in Type 2 Diabetes patients in Duhok City
Authors: Khalid Zheen , Ali Ardawan
Published: November 2022

Podocalyxin, a glycosylated cell surface sialomucin of the CD34 family, is a kidney podocyte membrane negatively charged protein and the essential constituent of the glomerular basement membrane charge barrier. Additionally, it has a crucial role in maintaining the glomerular filtration barrier permeability. It has been considered that one of the most important factors in diabetic nephropathy is podocyte injury. In the natural history of diabetic nephropathy and macrovascular complications, podocytes have been shown to be structurally and functionally affected. The current study aimed to determine serum podocalyxin levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and to analyse its relation to glomerular filtration rate and albuminuria. This cross-sectional study was performed at the diabetic center in Azadi Teaching Hospital and Golan Hospital in Dohuk city from September 2021 to March 2022. Consecutive sampling was applied to select 200 subjects (case group) with T2DM aged 30-65 years and 93 healthy subjects (control group). BMI, eGFR, albuminuria, HbA1c, and serum podocalyxin levels were measured for all study subjects. Serum podocalyxin levels were significantly higher in the case group (P =0.019). There was no significant difference in serum podocalyxin levels between case groups (normoalbuminuria, microalbuminuria, and macroalbuminuria). A significant negative correlation between eGFR and serum podocalyxin was found in both control and case group (P =0.010 r =-0.267, P =0.030 r =-0.154, respectively). Although S.PCX levels had a significant difference between the case and control group and a significant negative correlation with eGFR, it may not be considered as a diabetic nephropathy biomarker.
Pulmonary Functions and Respiratory Symptoms of Wheat Flour Mill Workers in The Duhok District
Authors: Abdulrahman Masood , Murad Ismail
Published: November 2022

Exposure to flour dust in flour mill factories may cause diverse lung diseases with different severity of symptoms ranging from simple irritation to allergic rhinitis or occupational asthma; long-term exposure to flour dust can cause chronic lung problems. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of exposure to flour dust on the respiratory system and pulmonary function of wheat flour mill workers in the Duhok district. A cross-sectional study was performed among 63 workers who had direct contact with wheat flour mills. The data were collected using a well-structured questionnaire, anthropometric measurements, and digital spirometry. The workers’ mean age ± (SD) was 29.79 ± 10.60 years. The current study showed the predicted Forced vital capacity (FVC) mean ± (SD) 105.34 L (±) 25.96 L, and the predicted Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) mean ± (SD) 97.90 L (±) 18.65 L, and the predicted FEV1/FVC mean ± (SD) 95.82 L (±) 17.61 L. About 43(68.3%) of workers were normal,10(15.9%) had mild pulmonary obstruction followed by moderate restriction, 5(7.9%), and 3(4.8%) had mild pulmonary restriction. The mild obstructive disorder is more among normal Body Mass Index (BMI) persons, while restrictive disorders are more among overweight workers. This study showed no significant statistical association between PFTs and respiratory symptoms (sneezing, rhinorrhea, change of voice, dyspnea and cough), BMI, and the duration of working in the wheat flour mills.
A MULTICRITERIA EVALUATION SYSTEM FOR LARGE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
Authors: Soares Rita S. B. S. , Ferreira Fernando A. F. , Teixeira Fernando J. C. S. N. , Ferreira Neuza C. M. Q. F.
Published: November 2022

As an economic engine of contemporary societies, the real estate market needs to be carefully analyzed in terms of both urban management and private or public investment. Information on this market’s behavior can facilitate the identification of turning points in societies’ economic history. Analysts should focus not only on conditioning variables and other important determinants of relevance to investment evaluations but also on the impacts of each variable or factor. Measuring these effects is a key activity in decision-making processes. Given real estate’s growing importance to sustainable economic growth, this study concentrates on creating a multicriteria model for evaluating large real estate investments. A constructivist, process-oriented approach was applied in group work sessions held with a panel of experts with experience in dealing with this issue. These specialists structured the problem of evaluating large real estate investments using value-focused thinking (VFT) and cognitive mapping. The best-worst method (BWM) was then applied to calculate trade-offs among decision criteria and calibrate the evaluation system. The results were presented to and validated by a representative of Instituto da Habitação e da Reabilitação Urbana (Institute for Housing and Urban Rehabilitation), who identified the advantages and limitations of the proposed model, and suggested possible improvements.
Light Curve Analysis of Nine Algol (EA) Eclipsing Binaries Discovered During the Dauban Survey
Authors: Hinzel David H.
Published: November 2022

The Dauban Survey was a project focused on photometric observations in the Milky Way. This project was a collaboration between Francois Kugel and Jerome Caron utilizing the Observatoire de Chante-Perdix Dauban (MPC A77) in France between 2012 September 17 and 2014 July 20. Over this period, a total of 7826 known variable stars and 5521 new, unknown variable stars were detected. In particular, 497 new variables were published in the AAVSO VSX database. These included Mira Ceti, cataclysmic variables, RR Lyrae, cepheids, and nine EA eclipsing systems. It is the nine EA eclipsing binaries that are the focus of this research.
Discovery of a Mid-L Dwarf Companion to the L 262-74 System
Authors: Gramaize Léopold , Schneider Adam C. , Marocco Federico , Faherty Jacqueline K. , Meisner Aaron M. , Kirkpatrick J. Davy , Popinchalk Mark , Rothermich Austin , Kuchner Marc J. ,   The Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 Collaboration
Published: November 2022

We present the discovery of CWISE J151044.74−524923.5, a wide low-mass companion to the nearby (∼24.7 pc) system L 262-74, which was identified through the Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 citizen science project. We detail the properties of the system, and we assess that this companion is a mid-L dwarf, which will need to be verified spectroscopically. With an angular separation of 74.″3, we estimate a projected physical separation of ∼1837 au from the central system.
A Survey of CO, CO2, and H2O in Comets and Centaurs
Authors: Harrington Pinto Olga , Womack Maria , Fernandez Yanga , Bauer James
Published: November 2022

CO and CO2 are the two dominant carbon-bearing molecules in comae and have major roles in driving activity. Their relative abundances also provide strong observational constraints to models of solar system formation and evolution but have never been studied together in a large sample of comets. We carefully compiled and analyzed published measurements of simultaneous CO and CO2 production rates for 25 comets. Approximately half of the comae have substantially more CO2 than CO, about one-third are CO-dominated, and about 1/10 produce a comparable amount of both. There may be a heliocentric dependence to this ratio with CO dominating comae beyond 3.5 au. Eight out of nine of the Jupiter Family Comets in our study produce more CO2 than CO. The six dynamically new comets produce more CO2 relative to CO than the eight Oort Cloud comets that have made multiple passes through the inner solar system. This may be explained by long-term cosmic-ray processing of a comet nucleus’s outer layers. We find (Q
CO/Q

H

2

O

)median = 3 ± 1% and (Q

CO

2

/Q

H

2

O

)median = 12 ± 2%. The inorganic volatile carbon budget was estimated to be (Q
CO+Q

CO

2

)/Q

H

2

O

∼ 18% for most comets. Between 0.7 and 4.6 au, CO2 outgassing appears to be more intimately tied to the water production in a way that the CO is not. The volatile carbon/oxygen ratio for 18 comets is C/Omedian ∼ 13%, which is consistent with a comet formation environment that is well within the CO snow line.
Evaluation of inflammatory and hematological parameters in patients diagnosed with COVID-19
Authors: Mermutluoğlu Çiğdem , Dursun Recep , Aktar Fesih , Dayan Saim , Çelen Mustafa Kemal , Kadiroğlu Ali Kemal , İnci Erdal , Karagöz Rengin , Kuyumcu Mahir , Özcan Nida , Tekin Recep
Published: November 2022

Introduction: This study aims to research the effects of hematological and inflammatory parameters on the prognosis of COVID-19 disease and hospitalization duration.

Methodology: One hundred and eighty-six patients with COVID-19 and a control group consisting of 187 healthy individuals were included in the study. Hematological variables and inflammatory parameters of the patients were recorded on the first and the fifth days of hospitalization.

Results: White blood cell count, lymphocyte count, and platelet count were statistically lower, and mean platelet volume (MPV), neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR) levels were higher in the patient group compared to the control group. It was observed that the neutrophil count and MPV level were lower, and the platelet count and ferritin level were statistically higher on the fifth day of follow-up compared to the admission day. In contrast, there was a significantly positive correlation between the duration of hospitalization and the fifth day D-dimer (r = 0.546, p < 0.001) and ferritin (r = 0.568, p < 0.001); in addition, there was a negative correlation between the duration of hospitalization and admission day lymphocyte count and the fifth-day lymphocyte count.

Conclusions: Increased levels of ferritin and D-dimer, and decreased count of lymphocytes are among the important factors affecting the duration of hospitalization for COVID-19 patients. Furthermore, we think that neutrophil count and MPV levels are low, and platelet count and ferritin levels are high during the disease. Therefore, these parameters can be used as prognostic indicators of the disease.
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards COVID-19 among residents of Quang Binh, Vietnam
Authors: Ho Thanh-Tung , A Al-Samhari Galal , Lin Jun-Jie , Luo Jing-Jing , Jiang Yueming
Published: November 2022

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic is raging worldwide; the number of new cases and deaths is increasing daily. This study aims to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward COVID-19 among residents of Quang Binh, Vietnam.

Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted between the 1st and 10th of March 2022 in Quang Binh with 413 participants through convenience sampling. A self-designed questionnaire was used for data collection, using SPSS (IBM Corp, Armonk, NY) version 26.0 for management and analysis.

Results: Among the 413 participants, 80.5% of participants had good knowledge about COVID-19. Kinh people and those with a high level of education have higher odds of having good knowledge. 78.2% of participants had a positive attitude and 78.2% had good practice toward COVID-19. Knowledge-Practice scores and Attitude-Practice scores have a positive correlation. TV (65.4%) and the internet (66.6%) are the most popular channels for information about COVID-19. Common barriers for participants taking COVID-19 prevention measures were "due to the demands of life" (61%) or "due to the specificity of the work" (47.7%).

Conclusions: Residents of Quang Binh have a moderate KAP towards COVID-19. Health education programs are needed to improve knowledge about COVID-19 among Quang Binh residents, with a focus on ethnic minorities and people with low levels of education.
Burden of disease attributed to acute respiratory infections in South America
Authors: Gonzalez Mosegui Gabriela Bittencourt , Antoñanzas Villar Fernando , De Mello Vianna Cid Manso
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Respiratory diseases (RD) are an important public health problem. Their burden has not been comprehensively evaluated in South America (SA). This study describes the burden of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in SA in 2019.

Methodology: This is an exploratory, population-based study with a quantitative approach to incidence, mortality, and Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) by standardized age group among the 12 countries. Measurements were captured through the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) website. It used the Burden Study Global Disease, Injury and Risk Factors (GBD) 2019 assessment. Correlation analyses were performed.

Results: The age-standardized incidence rate per 1,00,000 people for lower respiratory infections (LRIs) is lowest in Chile (3,902) and highest in Peru (9,997). For upper respiratory infections (URIs), Bolivia (2,25,826) had the lowest rates, while Brazil (3,16,667) and Colombia (3,06,302) had the highest. Standardized mortality rates for LRI were lowest in Colombia (15.10) and highest in Bolivia (80.53). Bolivia had the highest standardized DALY rate (2,083), while Uruguay had the lowest (468). Upper ARI had lower incidence rates than lower ARI. The lowest DALY rates were in Suriname (82) and the highest were in Brazil (111). There is a correlation between sociodemographic and economic health indicators and the standardized rates of incidence and DALY in the upper ARIs.

Conclusions: The present paper provides comprehensive ARI burden estimates for the region. The substantial incidence and considerable mortality and DALYs are noteworthy and lead to reflections on preventive measures such as rational use of antibiotics and deeper epidemiological investigations.
First record of Palorus subdepressus (Wollaston, 1864) (Coleoptera: Tenebronidae) from Georgia (Sakartvelo)
Authors: Japarashvili Shota , Bulbulashvili Natalia , Seropian Armen
Published: November 2022

The darkling beetle Palorus subdepressus (Wollaston, 1864) is recorded from Georgia for the first time. Detailed information on the recording site, pictures of the voucher specimen, and identification criteria are given, along with a mini-review of the Palorus Mulsant, 1854 species ever recorded in Georgia.
Ce qui compte ne peut être compté (Incompatible comptabilité)
Authors: Vandermersch Bernard
Published: November 2022

Les humains comptent, se comptent et se racontent. « Compter » et « conter » ont d’ailleurs la même étymologie computare . Car nombre et signifiant ont même origine dans ce que Lacan appelle « trait unaire ». C’est à ce trait commun qu’on doit que les comptes ne sont jamais « vraiment » apurés et que les contes n’ont pas de « vraie » fin. Car ce qui compte pour le conteur ou le calculateur fait défaut : c’est la cause même de qui agit dans le sujet. Faute de se dire, cette cause peut-elle au moins être chiffrée ? Elle apparaît dans la cure, au moins chez le névrosé, comme l’étant déjà dans un système littéral. Mais il ne s’agit pas de nombres à proprement parler. Si des chiffres apparaissent dans la cure, c’est plutôt comme lettre ou signifiant. La névrose obsessionnelle suggère par ses symptômes que c’est dans le secret de la structure qu’on trouvera des nombres qui la spécifient. Ce sont « des nombres de » quelques traits discriminants. Quant aux nombres définis circulairement par les mathématiciens comme « éléments d’un ensemble de… nombres », ils dessinent à leurs yeux de superbes architectures célestes. Ce sont peut-être des êtres de rêve, mais leur naissance a bien souvent coûté cher à leur créateur. Chose étrange, si peu intuitifs qu’ils paraissent, ils finissent souvent par descendre sur terre pour permettre la fabrication d’objets brillants substituables à l’obscur objet du désir, occasion de nouvelles addictions sans rêve.
Troisième, triple ou trois…
Authors: Sous Jean-Louis
Published: November 2022

Tout au long de l’enseignement de Jacques Lacan, la notion de « réel » présente de multiples variants. Dans cette étude, il s’agira de prendre acte du passage de son écriture au nouage borroméen, ce qui rend plus que difficile de parler de son registre comme détaché des deux autres dimensions (Imaginaire/Symbolique). Alors serait-il triple, troisième ou trois ? Quelles conséquences en tirer pour notre pratique interprétative ?
La relation sociale tolère-t‑elle l’altérité ? La refondation phénoménologique d’une civilité humaniste et ouverte
Authors: Lelong Frédéric
Published: November 2022

Selon une certaine tradition phénoménologique (Levinas, Marion, et Sartre en particulier), la relation sociale soumise à la convenance de la civilité et de la mondanité est considérée comme intrinsèquement intolérante par rapport à une expérience plus bouleversante et authentique de l’altérité. « Nous avons affaire à des êtres habillés », comme l’écrit Emmanuel Levinas dans  De l’existence à l’existant  (1947). Selon Levinas et Marion, la civilité et la mondanité reconduiraient phénoménologiquement le primat de l’individualisme et nous condamneraient à une intolérance transcendantale (contrairement au mouvement de la « charité » selon Marion, dont la phénoménologie prolonge à cet égard la distance pascalienne entre civilité et charité). Ce texte a pour objet de montrer, en s’appuyant sur une réinterprétation phénoménologique de certaines dimensions de la civilité humaniste (telle qu’elle se déploie notamment dans l’œuvre de Baldassar Castiglione, Le Livre du courtisan ), qu’une autre phénoménologie de la civilité et de la mondanité est possible. Cette autre phénoménologie a pour objet de dépasser l’alternative entre une expérience « non-civile » de l’altérité (qui tend par ailleurs à prendre une forme théologique étrangère au champ de la civilité traditionnellement fondé sur une relation d’égalité) et un enfermement allergique dans la solitude du moi. Selon cette perspective, la mondanité n’est pas conçue comme une conjuration de l’altérité ou de l’extériorité matérielle, mais comme une dimension de l’existence et de la phénoménalité qui intègre le rapport à la transcendance et le dessaisissement de la subjectivité.
Phénoménologie d’une médecine humaine comme rencontre
Authors: Reach Gérard
Published: November 2022

L’auteur propose un changement de paradigme en définissant une médecine humaine comme la rencontre entre deux personnes, êtres doués de pensée complexe et caractérisés par leur individualité Il oppose la parole aux chiffres qui caractérisent l’ère du numérique. Communiquer c’est quitter le monologue intérieur utilisant l’endophasie, – vue comme pro-logue – pour l’échange, l’expression de la pensée en mots qui nécessite une relation de confiance. Au fondement de l’éthique de la rencontre, la symétrie d’une conversation s’ajoute à l’asymétrie de la consultation.
Le travail du contre-transfert : cri de vie et écho du silence
Authors: Perris-Myttas Marina , Miqueu-Baz Christine
Published: November 2022

À partir de deux cas cliniques détaillés, l’auteur propose une réflexion sur la présence du soma et celle du corps libidinal au cours du travail analytique. Durant la maladie, le soma en souffrance du fait de la transformation de l’excitation somatique qui a perdu sa qualité de pulsion participe à l’échange analytique via le contre-transfert de l’analyste, qui touche alors les limites entre soma et corps/psyché, et convoque les états traumatiques infantiles non représentés. Dans ce contexte, le travail du contre-transfert permet d’intégrer des événements somatiques non représentés dans les chaînes d’associations, ouvrant la voie à l’élaboration psychique et à la création de sens.