bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Music Interventions on Cognitive Function in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review
Authors: Kim Jeeyeon , Cuevas Heather , Wood Shenell Tiara
Published: June 2023

The purpose of the current systematic review was to examine the effects of music interventions on cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). A systematic search of CINAHL, PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of Science databases was performed. Studies examining the effects of music interventions on cognitive function in older adults with MCI were included. Narrative synthesis for cognitive outcomes postintervention was performed. A total of 11 articles met inclusion criteria. Music interventions significantly improved global cognitive function, verbal fluency, executive function, and spatial function in older adults with MCI. Included studies were heterogeneous in terms of the type of intervention, cognitive assessment tool, and intervention duration. Six studies were at risk of bias due to missing data and confounding factors. Our findings suggest that music interventions can be an effective strategy to improve cognitive function for older adults with MCI. However, findings should be interpreted with caution. More rigorous studies with various types of music interventions investigating cognitive domain–specific effects are needed. [
Research in Gerontological Nursing, 16
(5), 259–268.]
Correlation properties of interleaved Legendre sequences and Ding-Helleseth-Lam sequences
Authors: Ren Yixin , Hou Chenyu , Liu Huaning
Published: June 2023

Sequences with optimal autocorrelation properties play an important role in wireless communication, radar and cryptography. Interleaving is a very important method in constructing the optimal autocorrelation sequence. Tang and Gong gave three different constructions of interleaved sequences (generalized GMW sequences, twin prime sequences and Legendre sequences). Su et al. constructed a series of sequences with optimal autocorrelation magnitude via interleaving Ding-Helleseth-Lam sequences. In this paper we further study the correlation properties of interleaved Legendre sequences and Ding-Helleseth-Lam sequences.
Subharmonic solutions for degenerate periodic systems of Lotka-Volterra type with impulsive effects
Authors: Wu Yinyin , Chen Fanfan , Ma Qingchi , Qian Dingbian
Published: June 2023

In this paper, we are concerned with the existence of subharmonic solutions for the degenerate periodic systems of Lotka-Volterra type with impulsive effects. In our degenerate model, the variation of the predator and prey populations may vanish on a time interval, which imitates the (real) possibility that the predation is seasonally absent. Our proof is based on the Poincaré-Birkhoff theorem. By using phase plane analysis, we can find the large gap in the rotation numbers between the "small" solutions and the "large" solutions, which guarantees a suitable twist property. By applying the Poincaré-Birkhoff theorem, we then obtain the existence of subharmonic solutions. Our main theorem extends the associated results by J. López-Gómez et al.
IFKD: Implicit field knowledge distillation for single view reconstruction
Authors: Wang Jianyuan , Xu Huanqiang , Hu Xinrui , Leng Biao
Published: June 2023

In 3D reconstruction tasks, camera parameter matrix estimation is usually used to present the single view of an object, which is not necessary when mapping the 3D point to 2D image. The single view reconstruction task should care more about the quality of reconstruction instead of the alignment. So in this paper, we propose an implicit field knowledge distillation model (IFKD) to reconstruct 3D objects from the single view. Transformations are performed on 3D points instead of the camera and keep the camera coordinate identified with the world coordinate, so that the extrinsic matrix can be omitted. Besides, a knowledge distillation structure from 3D voxel to the feature vector is established to further refine the feature description of 3D objects. Thus, the details of a 3D model can be better captured by the proposed model. This paper adopts ShapeNet Core dataset to verify the effectiveness of the IFKD model. Experiments show that IFKD has strong advantages in IOU and other core indicators compared with the camera matrix estimation methods, which verifies the feasibility of the new proposed mapping method.
MUSEUM STAFF KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTIONS AS DRIVERS FOR GREEN BUILDING EDUCATION IN SCIENCE MUSEUMS
Authors: Lindsay Georgia , Cole Laura B.
Published: June 2023

Green building practices are on the rise, as is research into the drivers of green building adoption and the impacts of green building on occupants. Stakeholder knowledge, organizational culture, and cost have been shown to drive decisions about green building adoption, and occupant outcomes have been studied in terms of behavior and satisfaction. However, there is little consensus about how to communicate green building features to the public—that is, how the drivers for adoption can be communicated to potential building occupants. In science museums, sustainable architecture can support organizational values and initiatives surrounding environmental sustainability, but few studies identify how those values can best be communicated to museum visitors in a green building. To begin to address this question, this research engaged eight LEED-certified museums across the U.S. to examine how the museums leveraged their buildings to educate visitors about green building technologies. Site visit documentation revealed a disparity in interpretation strategies across the museums. Interviews with museum staff illuminated both challenges and opportunities for green building education, where staff decision-making was based on their own understanding of green technologies and perceptions of audience interest, age, and politics. This work highlights the importance of institutional actors in green building messaging, with implications for how public buildings such as museums could operate as sites for green building education.
DAYLIGHTING PERFORMANCE SIMULATION: PREDICTION ACCURACY/PROCESSING SPEED TRADE-OFF
Authors: Abdelwahab Sahar , Rutherford Peter , Mayhoub Mohammed
Published: June 2023

In daylighting performance simulations of façade systems, a trade-off is often required between processing speed and prediction accuracy. This is particularly relevant at design onset, where plausible simulation outcomes are essential to drive decisions between several alternative façade configurations. To help address this trade-off, this paper presents a sensitivity analysis evaluating the influence of key input parameter settings, namely ambient bounces and grid size, on the convergence of performance outcomes and on simulation run times. The results provide statistical evidence that, although lower precision settings mostly accelerate calculations, they decrease the accuracy of prediction estimates, particularly for complex façades. Conversely, the relative increased accuracy resulting from higher precision simulations might reach a point where differences have a negligible practical impact. The paper concludes with a range of recommendations to support the early-stage selection of parameter settings and contributes to more robust simulation outcomes towards reducing the gap between simulated and measured data.
LEARNING FROM HISTORICAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA TO ADAPT FOR GREEN 3D PRINTING OF HOUSES
Authors: Binega Eden , Memari Ali M.
Published: June 2023

3D printing technology is currently one of the fast-emerging technologies in the infrastructure construction field. Ancient Sub-Saharan African building construction made extensive use of a wide range of earthen materials and vernacular structures. The main goal of the research discussed in this paper is to learn from historical building construction in Africa and adapt the methodology, material use, and geometry or form to 3D print sustainable and green residential houses in tropical and arid regions. The study addresses the current 3D printing technology for construction of houses using Sub-Saharan African historical sustainable and green materials such as cob, bamboo, and hemp-material based structures. Earthen materials are cost-effective, naturally insulated, and environmentally friendly, which makes them stand out from other sustainable construction materials. Two main geometry models are designed in this study for a 3D printing construction method based on the Sub-Saharan African historical housing forms. Moreover, the study contributes to achieving a green building that satisfies the UN sustainable development goals.
The Effect of COVID-19 on Professional Accountants
Authors: Kaya Ahmet
Published: June 2023

Covid-19 has affected the business methods and procedures of almost all professions as well as the economies of the countries. Many professions in Turkey have felt the adverse effects of the pandemic. One of these professions is Certified Public Accountant (CPA). The pandemic has significantly affected accounting practices and the roles of professionals. Therefore, the need to learn in detail from the experts has emerged. So, this study aimed to investigate the effect of the pandemic on the professional activities of CPAs. In this direction, using the interview technique, eight questions were asked to eight professionals, mainly problems, expectations, income status, workload, and work stress. The results of the research revealed that the members of the profession had problems with both government institutions and taxpayers. As a result of the research, the CPAs stated that they had difficulty finding an interlocutor during the pandemic and had severe communication problems. Emphasizing their income has decreased significantly, the CPAs also said that their workload has increased.
Post-Pandemic COVID-19 Virtual Documentation Through 3D Laser Scanning and 3D Photogrammetry for Site and Building Assessment
Authors: Sonet Ungku Norani
Published: June 2023

The pandemic has certainly become a paradigm shift in multiple sectors and industries, including the built environment. Therefore, this chapter highlights one of the methods which was adopted during the pandemic in continuing the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) practice without disregarding the site assessment due to the pandemic circumstances. This chapter is to discuss the potential of adopting 3D laser scanning and 3D photogrammetry in the making of a virtual site and building model for various purposes, including building inspections, virtual visits, and defect inspections. The case study of six projects is used to demonstrate the usage of the two methods: 1) 3D laser scanning, and 2) 3D photogrammetry. The results show the potential for the site and building assessment in adopting virtual advanced technologies pertaining to the post pandemic COVID-19 and various future circumstances and challenges in the field of the built environment.
Industry 5.0, Digital Society, and Consumer 5.0
Authors: Sarıoğlu Cüneyd İkbal
Published: June 2023

Emerging technologies have transformed different industrial eras. Recent Industry 5.0 has created various innovative technologies, including big data, artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT), virtual reality, cloud computing, and cobots. Industry 5.0 encompasses three core values: human centricity, resilience, and sustainability. Industry 5.0 has various enabling technologies supporting the industrial transformation, including digital twins, cobots, mass customisation, and hyper-personalisation. Digital transformation has affected all areas, including business organisations with all functions and marketing. Marketers have created different and innovative strategies using technological supports stemming from Industrial and societal revolutions. Industry 5.0 proposes a new marketing paradigm with mass customisation, and in this process, a new type of “super-empowered customer” or “consumer 5.0” has been created.
Negative Impacts of Technology and Digital Diseases
Authors: Çavuş Selahattin
Published: June 2023

Computers, the internet, and other smart devices have become indispensable in daily life. These tools make life easier in communication, access to information, time management, transportation, and many more. Unfortunately, not all the consequences of technology on people and society are advantageous and constructive. When misused, technological tools can have a harmful impact on lifestyle. The proliferation of new media has brought forth several issues, including the emergence of various addictions, cyberbullying, and privacy violations. The problems caused by digitalization are not limited to these. New types of diseases are emerging due to technological tools. These diseases cause or trigger more serious health problems. These disorders are usually caused by uncontrolled and unconscious use or the nature of technological devices. This study aims to examine disorders such as nomophobia, social media depression, phantom vibration syndrome, and cybersickness. The study focuses particularly on the causes of digital diseases, as well as their effects and preventative measures.
Corn Row Navigation Line Extraction Method Based on the Adaptive Edge Detection Algorithm
Authors: Ji Sheng Zheng , Zhang Yan Fei , Gong Jin Liang
Published: June 2023

Aiming at the problems of long detection time and large detection error when agricultural machinery extracts corn row navigation lines, a method of corn row navigation line extraction based on the adaptive edge detection algorithm is proposed. First, the improved super-green feature algorithm and the maximum inter-class variance method are used to automatically obtain the green feature binary image, and the morphological processing is used to improve the image quality, determining dynamic regions of interest by constraining pixel thresholds, extraction of corn edge contour using adaptive edge detection algorithm, finally, the feature points are fitted by the Theil-Sen estimation method. Experimental results show: the super-green feature algorithm reflects the green content in the image more realistically, using the adaptive edge detection algorithm to extract corn row features, the accuracy rate is 94%, and the processing time of a single frame image is 104ms. Compared with the Hough algorithm extraction and the vertical projection algorithm, the navigation line extraction accuracy is increased by 15% and 8% respectively, and the time-consuming is reduced by 258ms and 150ms respectively. In addition, the stability of the algorithm is analyzed in different environments, all with good timeliness.
Diagnostic upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Kaduna, Northwest Nigeria
Authors: Yahya Husain
Published: June 2023

Context:

An upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGIE) is now a routine procedure and is a guide to the prevalence and nature of gastrointestinal tract diseases in an area.

Aim:

To report indications and findings for UGIE in a tertiary hospital in Kaduna, Nigeria, and compare with past reports in the region and from the rest of Nigeria and Africa.

Settings and Design:

A retrospective review of endoscopy records (2014–2021) of consecutive patients referred to the endoscopy unit of Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, Kaduna, Nigeria.

Statistical Analysis:

The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 22.

Results:

Over seven years, 1,525 patients had diagnostic UGIE: mean age = 44.8 years (range 8–100), 61% ≥ 40 years, and 55.7% females. Dyspepsia (70%) and hematemesis/melena (14%) were the most common indications. Superficial gastritis (60%) was the most common endoscopic finding. Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) was diagnosed in 9.6% of patients: Gastric ulcer (6.6%) was more common than duodenal ulcer (3.6%) and more frequent in males than females (9.5% vs. 4.3%, P = 0.000) and in those ≥ 40 years compared with < 40 years (7.8% vs 5%, P = 0.032). Duodenal ulcer was also more common in males (6% vs 1.8%, P = 0.000). Erosive gastritis (20.5%), hiatus hernia (14.4%), esophagitis (13.7%), atrophic gastritis (8.3%), nodular gastritis (6.6%), esophageal varices (6.1%), and gastric carcinoma (1.2%) were other findings. There was no abnormality detected in 6% of patients.

Conclusion:

We reported a marked change in the pattern of some gastroduodenal diseases in our region. The patients are older and predominantly female. The prevalence of PUD has markedly declined with gastric ulcer now almost twice as common as duodenal ulcer.
TİP 2 DİYABET HASTALARININ HASTALIKLARINI YÖNETME DAVRANIŞLARI
Authors: ÖZSAYDI Seçkin , BORLU Arda , BAL Hasan
Published: June 2023

Amaç: Çalışmanın amacı tip 2 diyabetlilerin hastalıkları hakkındaki bilgi düzeyleri ve tersiyer korunma uygulamalarını bilme ve uygulama durumlarını ve bunlarla ilişkili faktörleri ortaya koymaktır. Araçlar ve Yöntem: Kesitsel nitelikteki çalışmanın evrenini Talas ilçesindeki tip 2 diyabet hastaları oluşturmaktadır. Çalışma kapsamında Kasım 2018-Nisan 2019 tarihleri arasında herhangi bir nedenle aile sağlığı merkezine başvuran 390 erişkin hastaya ulaşılmıştır. Veriler anket yöntemiyle yüz yüze görüşülerek toplanmış ve bilgisayar ortamında analiz edilmiştir. Frekans tablolarının gösteriminde sayı ve yüzdeler, kategorik verilerin değerlendirmesinde ki-kare testleri, sayısal verilerin analizinde tek yönlü varyans analizi testleri kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Araştırma grubunun %57.9’u kadındır ve yaş ortalaması 57.9±10.1 yıldır. Diyabete ek olarak en çok sahip olunan kronik hastalıklar; hipertansiyon (%45.6), dislipidemi (%42.1) ve kalp hastalığıdır (%25.9). Sağlık personelinden en az bir kez diyabet eğitimi alanların oranı %83.1’dir ve en çok eğitim alınan konular sırasıyla; beslenme (%75.9), diyabet ilaçlarının kullanım şekli (%62.1), kendi kendine kan şekeri ölçümü yapabilmedir (%53.3). Hastalık tecrübesi daha uzun olanların doğru uygulamaları bilme oranı daha yüksektir. Hastaların son bir yıl içinde influenza aşını yaptırma oranı %21.3, hepatit B aşısı yaptırma oranı %9.0, pnömokok aşısını yaptırma oranı %3.8’dir. Sonuç: En az bir kez hastalığın yönetimi konusunda eğitim alanların oranı yüksektir. Hastaların hastalık yönetiminde yapmaları gerekenleri uygulama oranları bilme oranlarından daha düşüktür. Hasta eğitimlerinin komplikasyonları önlemede başarılı olabilmesi için sadece bilgilendirme değil davranış değişikliği ve tutum geliştirme hedefleri olmalıdır ve bu açılardan eğitimlerin etkinliği periyodik hasta takiplerinde değerlendirilmelidir.
Seismic Attributes Analysis as a Precursor for Hydrocarbon Indication: A Case Study of Onshore Fuba field, Niger Delta, Nigeria
Authors: U. Ochoma
Published: June 2023

Seismic attributes analysis as a precursor for hydrocarbon indication in onshore Fuba Field, Niger Delta, Nigeria using Well-logs and 3D Seismic data are here presented. Well-to-seismic ties, faults and horizon mapping, time-surface generation, depth conversion and seismic attributes generation were carried out using Petrel software. The structural interpretation of seismic data reveal highly synthetic and antithetic faults which are in line with faults trends identified in the Niger Delta. Of the 36 interpreted faults, only synthetic and antithetic faults are regional, running from the top to bottom across the field. These faults play significant roles in trap formation at the upper, middle and lower sections of the field. Three distinct horizons were mapped. Reservoir M is found at a shallower depth from 10937 to 10997 ft, reservoir N is found at a depth ranging from 11213 to 11241 ft while reservoir O is found at a deeper depth ranging from 11681 to 11871 ft respectively. Analysis of the relevant seismic attributes such as variance edge, root mean square, maximum amplitude and relative acoustic impedance were applied to the seismic data. The variance values ranges from 0.0 to 1.0. The Variance edge analysis was used to delineate the prominent and subtle faults in the area. The RMS amplitude values ranges from 9,000 to 13,000 in the reservoirs. The root mean square amplitude and maximum amplitude analysis reveal bright spot anomaly. These amplitude anomalies served as direct hydrocarbon indicators (DHIs), unravelling the presence and possible hydrocarbon prospective zones. The relative acoustic impedance analysis was used for delineating lithology variation in the seismic sections. Results from this study have shown that away from the currently producing zone of the field, additional leads and prospects exist, which could be further evaluated for hydrocarbon production.
PARP inhibitors in HRD BRCAness breast cancer patients
Authors: Eiriz Inês , Batista Marta Vaz , Freitas Ana Rita , Martins Telma , Machado Catarina , Braga Sofia , Santos Catarina
Published: June 2023

Breast Cancer patients with germline Breast Cancer Gene (BRCA) mutations have a greater advantage from targeted therapy with Poly (ADP-ribose) Polymerase (PARP) inhibitors (PARPi). The identification of patients with homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) tumors that may be sensitive to PARPi besides those with germline BRCA1/2 mutations remains an important point of research. There is increasing evidence demonstrating that breast tumors with BRCAness may benefit from PARPi and there are studies ongoing to identify those subtypes which may benefit the most. Pancreatic cancer with HRD non-BRCA mutations seem to have very little benefit from PARPi, but in HRD non-BRCA ovarian and prostate cancer, PARP inhibition appears to be a reasonable therapeutic target. Also, there is data showing that genomic instability caused by mutations in HRD genes, potentially makes cancer cells susceptible to chemotherapeutic drugs, such as anthracyclines or platinum salts. Widespread use of next generation sequencing could increase the role of hallmarks influencing the DNA repair system and therefore increase the therapeutic possibilities for cancer patients. In this review we evaluate the latest advances with PARPi in BRCAness Breast Cancer patients.
Evaluation of an Adaptive Multimedia Streaming in Mobile Cloud Computing for Slow-Speed Networks
Authors: Ojo Oluwafolake , Oyinloye Olufunke , Adejimi Alaba , Adejumo Tobiloba
Published: June 2023

Multimedia cloud (MC) is an aspect of cloud computing that facilitates the effective use of multimedia services by end users in the context of cloud infrastructures. Despite rising network traffic, cloud computing technology provides novel strategies for disseminating visual content; adaptive encoding is implemented at the cloud server to optimise performance. However, streaming video over the Internet has caused a slew of problems, including sporadic interruptions, delays, inadequate bandwidth, and oscillating link conditions, all of which contribute to poor quality of service (QoS). This study presents an adaptable streaming method to grapple with delays, sporadic interruptions, and bandwidth alterations. The adaption logic concept was used to develop the scheme, which was then put into practice utilising the Java programming language and cloud computing. A variety of network circumstances were used to test the method using pre-recorded video sequences that were separated into chunks with fewer frames. The evaluation findings showed that the suggested streaming technique can dynamically adapt to different bandwidth changes, making it ideal for slow-speed network situations. The system is also capable of delivering seamless, interruption-free video playback.
DETERMINING IT SUPPLIER MONITORING CRITERIA USING BEST AND WORST METHODS: AN AIRLINE CASE STUDY
Authors: ERDOĞAN Dilek , KURT Yeşim , RENÇBER İbrahim
Published: June 2023

Supplier monitoring, one of the critical steps of the supplier development process in organizations, is the formal evaluation of suppliers' performance at regular intervals. Industry-specific criteria need to be developed to evaluate IT suppliers that provide organizations with information technology such as software, hardware, maintenance, data center and cloud technologies. In this study, it is aimed to create a set of performance monitoring criteria specific to the IT supplier segment for an airline company and to weight each criterion according to the degree of importance. The analysis of the research was carried out in three stages. In the first stage, 41 criteria were determined by expert interviews and literature review. In the second stage, a consensus of experts was made and a total of 27 final criteria were determined under the dimensions of financial, operational, supplier abilities, strategic and relationship. In the third stage, weights were assigned to each criterion using the best and worst method. Among all the criteria, the flexibility of the supplier, the ability of the supplier to adapt the buyer company to the changing technology and the completeness of the quality of the offered product/service emerged as the most important criteria. Özet kısmında amaç, yöntem, bulgular, araştırmanın sınırları ve makalenin orijinalliği ile ilgili bilgiler içermeli. Özet en çok 150 kelimeden oluşmalıdır.
Micro Spy Bot
Authors: Keerthana K , Tejaswini P , Krishna D , Kavya G , Raju B
Published: June 2023

Micro robots with live audio and video streaming capabilities can help in tracking human beings during earthquakes and also perform underground surveys. This mini spy car can inspect very minute hole areas that are not accessible to humans. Hence these Micro-bots are essential to find people stuck under collapsed buildings due to earthquakes. These small micro-size robots are equipped with a camera that helps in spying or helps the army and intelligence system in collecting information and live video footage and activity on the enemy and terrorists. But designing such micro-sized SPY BOTs is very complicated. Hence the proposed design of micro-sized SPY BOTs size is not-longer than a small finger and can go easily in minute holes to collect the data. Robots have been making inroads to human life in almost all spheres. Spy bots can be immensely useful for unmanned surveillance and covert spying operations. If online streaming of the spied data can be made feasible, that would be an added advantage. In this paper, we propose an unmanned Spybot that can be controlled remotely from web-page based commands, using a WIFI network. It can also stream back the spied data that could be video or images, over the WIFI network
Apuntes teórico-metodológicos para la identificación y medición del capital social en espacios rurales
Authors: Custodio González Carlos Alejandro
Published: June 2023

En los años recientes el capital social ha tomado relevancia como categoría explicativa de los procesos socio-territoriales y socio-productivos en los espacios rurales. Sin embargo, presenta una serie de limitantes conceptuales y metodológicas, reflejadas en su excesiva versatilidad y aplicación indiscriminada. En este contexto, el presente texto tuvo como objetivo deconstruir el concepto de capital social en sus componentes, dimensiones y categorías; para sumarse al esfuerzo de incorporar el enfoque del capital social en la comprensión de los fenómenos sociales y productivos que actualmente definen la dinámica de las estrategias familiares de vida en los entornos rurales, a través de una revisión de literatura integradora. La cual permitió formular una propuesta teórico-metodológica organizada en torno a las tres formas de capital social: vinculación, puente y enlace. Las cuales pueden ser identificadas y medidas mediante la combinación de técnicas cualitativas y cuantitativas, como: Análisis de Redes Sociales y Análisis de Componentes Principales Categóricos.
MAPPINGS AND DECOMPOSITIONS OF (μ, σ)-CONTINUITY ON μ-NEARLY COMPACT SPACES
Authors: Rashdi Faten Nabila , Salleh Zabidin
Published: June 2023

In generalised topological space (X,μ), a μ-space is said to be μ-nearly compact if every μ-regular open cover of X has a finite subcover. In literature, many generalised continuities in a topological space are constructed using many generalised open sets. Relationships among them are studied by proving their implications and finding counterexamples for their independent relationships. Many researchers called this type of study a decomposition of continuities. In this paper, we further investigate some decompositions of (μ,σ)-continuity and applying them to μ-nearly compact spaces. Moreover, we also analyse the effect of mappings on these spaces and obtain some results. The main result is that the (μ,σ)-δ-continuous image of μ-nearly compact space is σ-nearly compact.
A CONNECTION BETWEEN RICKART REAL C*-ALGEBRA AND ENVELOPING RICKART C*-ALGEBRA
Authors: A.A. Rakhimov  , N.V. Raxmonova  , Salleh Zabidin
Published: June 2023

In the paper, Rickart complex and real C*-algebra are considered. For Rickart’s real C*-algebra, its connection with the enveloping (complex) C*-algebra is studied. It is shown that the fact that A is a Rickart real C*-algebra does not imply that a complexification A +i A of A is a Rickart (complex) C*-algebra. Proved that if A is a real C*-algebra and A +i A is a Rickart C*-algebra, then A +i A is a Rickart real C*-algebra. It is shown that there exists a Rickart real C*-algebra whose projection lattice is not complete.
International review of the literature and guidance on food allergen cleaning
Authors:   Campden BRI, Arrowsmith Helen , Wallis Lewis , James Christopher , Blitz Nigel , Wood Ann
Published: June 2023

People with food allergy must avoid eating the foods they are allergic to as they may react to very small amounts of such foods. Allergenic food left on surfaces or equipment could contaminate another food that is also prepared using the same surface or equipment. Cleaning of surfaces and equipment is therefore one way that businesses try to prevent contamination with food allergens. Food businesses let people know that food could be contaminated with allergens using Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL) such as ‘may contain’ statements. Evidence gathered from previous food industry consultations shows that there is uncertainty around the effectiveness of allergen cleaning which is a barrier to effective use of PAL.
Pedodiversity, Biodiversity, and Soil Endemism in India
Authors:   Dr. B.S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri- 415712, Bhattacharyya T.
Published: June 2023

Pedodiversity (soil diversity) refers to the diversity within the pedoenvironment. Pedodiversity is a measure of soil variation linked with edaphology and other soil ecosystem services, including biodiversity and soil endemism. Unlike other countries, pedodiversity and its quantitative study drawn little attention in India. Results showed that Shannon's diversity index increases as the soil taxonomic category changes from soil order to soil family across different zones in India. More values of Shannon's diversity index at the soil family level were due to increased taxa richness. The pedodiversity index and area relationship indicated higher values for south Indian states like Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Variation of soil was well pronounced in the hilly areas compared to the plains in India due to the large variety of soil-forming factors in the hills. Taxa similarity between the zones decreased as taxonomic levels changed from soil order to soil family. At the state level, nearly seven states indicated < 0.5 taxa similarity suggesting distinctly different taxa in these states in the soil family category. Soils are unique in India, with an estimated value of ~52% area, with rare soils covering about ~2 % area indicating soil endemism in India. This might assist administrators in conserving and preserving soil resources and decide appropriate land use planning. The quantified values of pedodiversity helped generate various theme maps on different pedodiversity parameters to develop first-hand information on the pedodiversity of Indian soils at the state level. Few studies have considered pedodiversity as a basis for regional biodiversity. The database generated for Indian soils in this paper may be helpful in developing a model understanding of regional pedodiversity and biodiversity for the tropical soils in the world.
Characterization and Classification of Arid Soils of Kachchh district, Gujarat
Authors:   ICAR-National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning, Amravati Road, Nagpur – 440033, Vasu D. , Tiwary P. ,   ICAR-National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning, Amravati Road, Nagpur – 440033, Chandran P. ,   ICAR-National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning, Amravati Road, Nagpur – 440033
Published: June 2023

Six representative pedons (P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6) from different landforms of Kachchh district, Gujarat were studied for their morphological, physical and chemical properties. The soils were moderately shallow to deep, well drained, slightly alkaline to strongly alkaline (pH 8.1 to 9.5), non-saline to slightly -1 saline (0.12 to 3.76 dS m ), low to high in organic carbon (0.39 to 1.78%) CaCO3 (2.1 to 26.1%), and low to medium in CEC [6.4 to 44.5 c mol (p+) kg-1]. Soil texture varied from loamy sand to clay with clay content ranging from 10.9 to 40.4%. Bulk density varied from 1.30 to 1.62 Mg m-3 and generally, increased with depth. Saturated hydraulic conductivity, generally, decreased with depth, except in pedon P3. The pedons P1 and P2 with natric horizons, pH >8.5 and ESP>15 were classified as Typic Natrargids. The pedon P3 with an argillic horizon and ESP <15 was classified as Typic Haplargids. The pedons P4, P5, and P6 with cambic horizons and ESP >15 were classified as Sodic Haplocambids. Measures to reduce sub soil sodicity need to be implemented to sustain crop production in these soils.
Effects of Organic and Inorganic Soil Conditioners on Soil Moisture in Drylands
Authors:   Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, Tami Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641003, Janani N. , Rajeswari M. ,   Department of Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural College & Research Institute, Tami Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai-625104
Published: June 2023

Resource conservation in rainfed areas is mainly focused on in-situ rain water harvesting through different agronomic adoption practices. Soil conditioning with the addition of organic and inorganic substances will be an alternative to overcome the problems faced with land configuration measures. It modifies the physico-chemical properties of the soil and acts as a drought resilient mechanism during dry spells. The organic (coir pith and press mud) and inorganic (hydrogel and gypsum) soil conditioners are used to study the soil moisture variations in drylands. The addition of soil conditioners influenced the soil infiltration rate. Hydrogel (2 kg ha-1) ranked highest in storing the moisture compared with other conditioners like gypsum, hydrogel (1 kg ha-1), coir pith and press mud.
The Portrait of the Tirta Agung Tourism Village as a Geological Tourist Destination: The Case of Ijen Geopark in Bondowoso, Indonesia
Authors:   Business Administration Program, Faculty of Social and Political Science, University of Jember Address: Jl. Kalimantan 57 Jember – East Java – Indonesia 68121, Mastika I Ketut
Published: June 2023

The aim of this study is to analyze the implementation of Tirta Agung Tourism Village, Sukosari Kidul Village, Sumberwringin District, Bondowoso in supporting the development of Ijen Geopark. The research uses a constructivist paradigm with a qualitative approach with domain analysis, share vision, participation, networking, and collaboration. The analysis is carried out by qualitative descriptive methods. The subjects of the study were the Head of the Tourism Awareness Group, the Chairman of the Ijen Geopark Daily, the Head of the Sports and Sports Youth Tourism Office, several informants related to the implementation of the Tirta Agung tourism village. The results showed that the implementation of tourism villages refers to the regulations of the local government and village aparatus through BUMDes and Pokdarwis. The implementation of tirta Agung tourism village, Sukosari village, can run well. through the traditional communication model of local wisdom, village youth gatherings while drinking coffee, managing stakeholder support, and maintaining group compliance.
Utstein-Based Analysis of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest OnzeLieve-Vrouw Hospital Aalst, Belgium
Authors:   Emergency Department, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Hospital Aalst, Belgium, Vlaenderen D Van , G Peeters ,   Emergency Department, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Hospital Aalst, Belgium, Leeuw K De ,   Emergency Department, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Hospital Aalst, Belgium, I Demeyer ,   Emergency Department, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Hospital Aalst, Belgium
Published: June 2023

Introduction: We provide the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) data from January 1, 2015 up to December 31, 2019 from Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Hospital Aalst (OLVA), Belgium. Methods: We enrolled all the OHCA cases served by the mobile urgence group of OLVA. The four subgroups were composed as follow: “shockable and bystander witnessed”, “shockable and non-bystander witnessed, “non-shockable and bystander witnessed” and “non-shockable and non-bystander witnessed. Results: There were 568 confirmed OHCA cases of which 69 where suicides. Resuscitation was attempted in 328 cases. Witnessed arrest happened in 137 cases, bystander cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was performed in 98 cases of which phone CPR was started in 41 cases. First monitored rhythm was asystole in 221 cases, pulseless electrical activity in 53 cases, ventricular fibrillation in 36 cases and pulseless ventricular tachycardia in 3 cases. Pathogenesis was medical in 430 cases, traumatic in 53 cases, drug overdose in 6 cases, drowning in 9 cases, electrocution in 2 cases and asphyxia in 63 cases. 103 patients reached the hospital of which 2 died at arrival. 28 patients survived to discharge and 26 patients survived 12 months. Discussion: There was no significant difference in the different Utstein subgroups between death on street after advanced life support started and also at hospital discharge. Only once a public AED was used, this was at a school after an electrocution. It is important to have sufficient AED’s in public spaces and to train the population. The telephone operators recognized phone CPR started in Belgium in 2011, not every arrest. (Ethics committee 2819-MA-1002).
Imaginer la terre avec Michel Serres : Biogée à naître
Authors: Delorme Damien
Published: June 2023

Michel Serres a été l’un des premiers philosophes à reconnaître, dès les années 1990, l’enjeu planétaire des crises écologiques et la rupture anthropologique que constitue ce que l’on nomme aujourd’hui l’Anthropocène. Sa philosophie offre des ressources précieuses non seulement pour penser mais aussi pour imaginer cette nouvelle condition terrestre. Cet article s’attache précisément aux dimensions imaginantes des crises écologiques, aux niveaux phénoménologique, épistémique et pragmatique. Suivant Serres, l’article montre que la philosophie ne peut plus négliger le monde et qu’elle doit contribuer à inventer de nouvelles relations avec la nature-Biogée, notamment en déployant les puissances critiques et créatives de l’imagination.
الحديث والأخلاق الصوفية: دراسة في دور الأحاديث في بناء التصور الأخلاقي عند الحكيم الترمذي في إطار كتابه نوادر الأصول من أحاديث الرسول
Authors: SIDDIK Muhammed
Published: June 2023

تتناول هذه الورقة العلمية التصور الأخلاقي عند الحكيم الترمذي، وكيف بنى هذا التصور الأخلاقي اعتماداً على الأحاديث النبوية وتأويلها وفق مشربه الصوفي. يعد الحكيم الترمذي من أبرز ممثلي الصوفية الذين بذلوا جهدا في العودة إلى النصوص القرآنية والنبوية للتدليل على آرائهم الصوفية والأخلاقية، إذ تعد كتبه كتبا صوفية بثوب حديثي، وعلى هذا قامت الورقة بتحليل منهجية الحكيم الترمذي في تناول الأحاديث، وكيف وظف الأحاديث النبوية في إطار تأصيله للأخلاق داخل كتابه نوادر الأصول. توصلت الورقة إلى أن الحكيم الترمذي تعامل مع مسألة الأخلاق مؤصلا لها رابطاً بينها وبين بقية المفاهيم الأساسية كالعقل والدين والمعرفة، مدللاً على آرائه بالأحاديث بالاعتماد على قراءتها قراءة أخلاقية، مراعياً العلاقات والروابط بين تفرعات المسألة الأخلاقية. من طرف آخر فإنه تعامل مع المسألة الأخلاقية من عدة زوايا، حيث عالج بعض الإشكالات الأخلاقية وتطرق أيضا إلى الأخلاق العملية، وهذا ما يكسب تصوره أهمية، ومن هنا يمكن لنا القول بأنهم يمثل اتجاها متميزاً بنفسه في المقاربة الأخلاقية. وما يلاحظ القارئ لكتابه أنه لم يوجه اهتمامه لمسألة الصحة السندية، فلم نجد في كتابه تعرضا لمثل هذه المسائل.
Precision of pachymetric measurements with Scheimpflug –Placido disc cornealTopography and comparison of these measurements with ultrasonic pachymetry
Authors: Rattan Suzan Amana
Published: June 2023

Back ground: Several devices with different physical bases have been developed for the clinical measurement of corneal thickness, they classified into 4 categories: Scheimpflug photography based, Slit –Scanning topography, optical coherence tomography (OCT) based and ultrasound (US) based.Objective:To evaluatethe precision of the new Scheimpflug –Placido disc corneal topography in measurement of corneal thickness and to compare the measured values with that obtained by US pachymetry.Methods: Setting of this study is Lasik center in Eye Specialty Private Hospital. Baghdad. Iraq.Eyes of healthy subjects were examined with the Sirius topography.3 consecutive measurements of central (CCT)and thinnest (TCT) corneal thicknesses were obtainedand the measurements repeated within 1 week. The within –subject standard deviation (Sw),test-retest repeatability ,coefficient of variation (CoV),and interclass correlation coefficient (ICC) were calculated to evaluate intra session repeatability and intersession reproducibility. For US pachymetry (Tomey-SP 100) only CCT was measured. Comparison ofthe measurements that obtained by the 2 devices done by paired t-test.Results: The topography provides high intrasession repeatability with test-retest and CoV close to 6μm and0.4%, respectively for both CCT and TCT. The inter session reproducibility also high with test-retest and CoV close to 8μm and 0.5%, respectively.ICC was higher than 0.97 for repeatability and reproducibility . Anarrow 95% limit of agreement was found between the pachymetry obtained by topography and US pachymetry measurements.Conclusions :The topography has been used showed high intrasession repeatability and intersession reproducibility of CCT and TCT measurements in healthy eyes .Absence of statistically significant differences suggest that the topography -TCT and the US pachymetry - CCT can be used interchangeably in subject with normal cornea.Financial Disclosure: No financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.
KÖY OKULLARINDA ÖĞRENİM GÖREN ÇOCUKLARIN GÖRSEL OKUMA BİÇİMLERİ
Authors: ÇİMEN Şule Tuğçe
Published: June 2023

Çalışma köy okulunda öğrenim gören 8. sınıf öğrencilerinin görsel okuma biçimlerini tespit etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu çalışmanın yapılma sebebi, literatürde 8. sınıf köy okullarında öğrenim gören öğrencilere yönelik görsel okuma özelinde yapılmış bir çalışmaya rastlanılmaması ve merkezi yerleştirme sınavlarında görsel okumaya yönelik soruların artış göstermesidir. Çalışma durum çalışma modeli ile kurgulanmış, nitel bir araştırmadır. Çalışma grubunu kolay ulaşılabilirlik ve ölçüt örneklem yoluyla seçilen 8. sınıfta öğrenim gören 56 köy okulu öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmada veri toplama aracı olarak, görsellere ait yorumların istendiği açık uçlu çalışma kâğıtları kullanılmıştır. Cevaplar betimsel analize tabi tutularak Hasan Efe’nin “Karikatürü Düşündüren İnsan” kitabında belirttiği görsel metin olarak karikatürün anlam yapısı konusunda derin yapı ve yüzey yapı başlıklarına göre kategorize edilerek incelenmiştir. Cevaplarda öğrencilerin çoğunluğunun yüzeysel yapıyı tasvir ettiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Bu kategorideki 12 öğrencinin cevabında düz okumada öne çıkan sembollerin yüzeysel yapıdan uzaklaşarak simgelere başka anlamlar yüklediği göze çarpmıştır. Sonuç olarak köy okullarında öğrenim gören çocukların çoğunun görsel okuma açısından yeterince gelişemediği görülmüştür. Öğretmen görüşlerine göre öğrenci velilerinin eğitime ilgisizliği, bu öğrencilerin öğrenim hayatları boyunca farklı uyarıcılarla karşılaşmaması ve teknolojik araçlara rahat erişimlerinin mümkün olmaması ile okuma alışkanlıklarının edinmiş olmamaları, bu duruma sebep teşkil eden durumlardır.
Optic neuritis associated with seronegative autoimmune encephalitis: a case report
Authors: Hah Hyungseok , Lee Yonghyun , Lee Ho-Won , Jeon Ji-Ye
Published: June 2023

Optic neuritis is an inflammatory demyelinating disorder that primarily affects the optic nerve and is often associated with multiple sclerosis. While it is rare for optic neuritis to be accompanied by autoimmune encephalitis, it can occur in some cases. A 65-year-old woman with bipolar disorder presented with a progressively altered mentality. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain showed no definite abnormal findings. Electroencephalography revealed nonconvulsive status epilepticus. Cerebrospinal fluid study and autoimmune and paraneoplastic encephalitis antibodies were negative. The patient was diagnosed with seronegative autoimmune encephalitis and treated with methylprednisolone, intravenous immunoglobulin, and rituximab. Her condition gradually improved except for persistent blindness on the left side. This case highlights the importance of considering autoimmune encephalitis even in the absence of identifiable pathogenic antibodies when clinical manifestations and response to immunotherapy support such a diagnosis.
Satisfação de usuários do programa Superar: avaliação da política pública para pessoas com deficiência
Authors: Gonçalves Maciel Marcos , De Melo Mendes Marcelo , Serakides Ivo Ana Mônica , Silva Vidigal José Mauro , Bastos Lôbo Ingrid Ludimila
Published: June 2023

Este estudo teve como objetivos descrever o Programa Superar e avaliar a satisfação de seus usuários. Foi realizada uma pesquisa de caráter transversal e descritiva, desenvolvida a partir de dados secundários referentes ao “Relatório Final Pesquisa de Satisfação de Usuários dos Programas: BH é da Gente, Caminhar, Esporte Esperança, Vida Ativa, e Superar, 2019”, e por meio de revisões documental e narrativa. Como principais resultados, identificou-se um nível geral de satisfação dos usuários correspondente a 9,6 em uma escala até 10; avaliação positiva do atendimento profissional oferecido; críticas quanto à frequência e duração das aulas, bem como a infraestrutura das instalações. Considera-se que o programa tem atendido satisfatoriamente e contribuído para a promoção da saúde e da qualidade de vida da população assistida.
OCORRÊNCIA DE ROCHAS SEDIMENTARES CARBONÁTICAS DO CRETÁCEO SUPERIOR NO SUBSTRATO DA CIDADE DE FORTALEZA E SUAS POSSÍVEIS IMPLICAÇÕES ESTRATIGRÁFICAS E ESTRUTURAIS
Authors: SILVA WERNECK Luiza , MAGINI Christiano , NASCIMENTO JUNIOR Daniel Rodrigues do , ANTUNES Rogério Loureiro
Published: June 2023

As bacias da margem equatorial norte são alvos de pesquisa envolvendo hidrocarbonetos e sua produção. Destacam-se estudos realizados na Bacia Potiguar, Paracuru e mais recentemente na Sub-Bacia Mundaú. Esta última foco desta pesquisa pôde ser amostrada pela primeira vez na parte onshore, onde calcários foram descobertos devido a sondagem do Metrofor e construção de poço tubular profundo. São dois furos de sondagem SR-103+020 e SM-13, o poço do Condomínio Essenza, todos na zona urbana. Os dados inéditos buscam correlacionar a sedimentação carbonática do Cretáceo Superior onde as amostras seriam correlatas a Formação Jandaíra (Bacia Potiguar). Petrografia, micropaleontologia e nanofósseis foram avaliados e dados de poços ANP e Siagas/CPRM foram averiguados no trecho entre o Graben Cascavel. Não foram encontradas camadas de calcários no trecho do graben, nas amostras estudadas nos furos foram descritos como calcarenitos e wackestones. Foram identificados microfósseis como bivalves, ostracoides, foraminíferos, algas, briozoários; além de 49 taxons de nanofósseis. Os dados permitiram montar um arranjo de sedimentação do Cretácio Superior englobando desde Cenomaniano até o Mastrichtiano onde poderiam ocorrer dois modelos: sedimentação carbonática de única plataforma (contínua ou descontínua) nas bacias Potiguar e Ceará ou sedimentação carbonática separada pelo Graben Cascavel onde a Bacia Potiguar e Ceará não possuíam conexão, porém sincronia na sedimentação.