bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURES FOR BLOCKCHAIN BASED DISTRIBUTED LEARNING MODELS
Authors: GÜRFİDAN Remzi , Ersoy Mevlüt
Published: November 2022

Reaching a sufficient number of data sets, learning past experiences
from many systems and using this experience in instant or future
predictions are among the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The
horizontal and vertical growth of industrial systems and the transfer of
experience from each location to all other locations increase the
quality of the process. However, the rapid growth of IoT (Internet of
Things) and OT (Operational Technology) assets in recent years raises
questions about data integrity, confidentiality and accessibility. It
deploys edge computing and blockchain-based solutions for data security
and secure transmission in the IoT ecosystem. In this study, a
four-layer IoT ecosystem network is proposed that combines the learning
capabilities of artificial intelligence-based systems used in different
locations and offers a blockchain-based storage system for data
security. These layers consist of node layer, edge layer, decision
layer, and training and blockchain layer, respectively. The lowest
layer, the node layer, is responsible for collecting the temperature and
humidity values ​​in different locations with the developed node devices
in order to evaluate them. The data generated in the node devices is
transferred to the communicating edge device in the edge layer. The edge
layer collects the data from the nodes in the edge system and transfers
it to the server centrally. The training and blockchain layer provide
the collection of data from edge devices, training the artificial
intelligence model and transferring the weights to the decision layer.
At the same time, the blockchain-based storage system works at this
layer to securely store the processed data. As a result, with this
study, it is aimed to develop a framework for transferring the local
learning experiences of distributed IoT devices to all IoT devices and
for the secure storage of data.
The spatial consistency of migratory route and stopover choice in European nightjars quantified by nearest neighbour analysis on multi-annual GPS tracks
Authors: Norevik Gabriel , Akesson Susanne , Hedenström Anders
Published: November 2022

The degree to which avian migrants return to the same stationary sites
to mimic routes from previous years has received more and more attention
as the possibility of tracking small to medium avian migrants over
multiple annual cycles has increased. Repeated measurements of
individuals can potentially inform about their navigation and migration
strategies and to what extent the degree of variation observed within
and among individuals may reflect the selective potential in the
population. Here we perform a k-nearest neighbour analysis along with a
repeatability measure to distinguish events in the annual cycle with
intra-individual spatial convergence and to quantify the degree of
individual consistency and repeatability at those events. To demonstrate
the usefulness of our approach we analyse the annual space-use of
European nightjars (henceforth nightjars) Caprimulgus europaeus tracked
in multiple years between northern Europe and southern Africa. We found
that the nightjars consistently used the same breeding and wintering
sites but that individual route choice during migration were flexible,
but significantly repeatable relative to population level variation
during the Sahara-crossing. Thus, the nightjars followed
individual-specific flyways while allowing for variation of a few
hundred kilometres in the actual route in both autumn and spring. The
exception was a strong within-individual convergence down to a few tens
of kilometres recorded at the initiation of the trans-Saharan flight in
spring. Our results suggest that nightjars have incorporated an
individual-specific space-use within their annual cycle, but that they
allow for a state-dependent flexibility possibly driven by the
cost-benefit balance between the use of known stationary sites and an
economical route-choice.
A Different Kind of Cola War: Coca-Cola versus the IRS
Authors: Keyser John D. , Neuman Erica L.
Published: November 2022

Coca-Cola is one of the most recognized brands in the world. The multinational corporation, based in Atlanta, GA, has subsidiaries around the globe. In 2021, Coca-Cola lost a $3 billion lawsuit in U.S. Tax Court related to transfer pricing and its syrup subsidiaries. This case study examines the issue of transfer pricing for use in Advanced Accounting and Advanced Tax courses. It can also be used to apply ethical frameworks to accounting decisions. After completing this case, students will be able to explain why companies and tax jurisdictions care about transfer pricing, the alternatives available for setting transfer prices, and the importance of tax planning for multinational corporations. Students can also evaluate the ethical considerations associated with shifting profits to low-tax jurisdictions.
GC-Globulin/Vitamin D–Binding Protein Is Required for Pancreatic α-Cell Adaptation to Metabolic Stress
Authors: Viloria Katrina , Nasteska Daniela , Ast Julia , Hasib Annie , Cuozzo Federica , Heising Silke , Briant Linford J.B. , Hewison Martin , Hodson David J.
Published: November 2022

GC-globulin (GC), or vitamin D–binding protein, is a multifunctional protein involved in the transport of circulating vitamin 25(OH)D and fatty acids, as well as actin scavenging. In the pancreatic islets, the gene encoding GC, GC/Gc, is highly localized to glucagon-secreting α-cells. Despite this, the role of GC in α-cell function is poorly understood. We previously showed that GC is essential for α-cell morphology, electrical activity, and glucagon secretion. We now show that loss of GC exacerbates α-cell failure during metabolic stress. High-fat diet–fed GC−/− mice have basal hyperglucagonemia, which is associated with decreased α-cell size, impaired glucagon secretion and Ca2+ fluxes, and changes in glucose-dependent F-actin remodelling. Impairments in glucagon secretion can be rescued using exogenous GC to replenish α-cell GC levels, increase glucagon granule area, and restore the F-actin cytoskeleton. Lastly, GC levels decrease in α-cells of donors with type 2 diabetes, which is associated with changes in α-cell mass, morphology, and glucagon expression. Together, these data demonstrate an important role for GC in α-cell adaptation to metabolic stress.
Efficacy of a connected insulin pen cap in people with non-controlled type 1 diabetes mellitus: a multicenter randomized clinical trial
Authors: Gomez‐Peralta Fernando , Abreu Cristina , Fernández-Rubio Elsa , Cotovad Laura , Pujante Pedro , Gaztambide Sonia , Bellido Diego , Menéndez-Torre Edelmiro , Ruiz-Valdepeñas Santiago , Bello Hugo , Valledor Xoan , Pérez-González Jesús , Ruiz-Valdepeñas Luis
Published: November 2022

  

Objective: To assess the efficacy of the insulin pen cap Insulclock® on improving glycemic control, treatment adherence, and users’ satisfaction in people with type 1 diabetes. 

Research Design and Methods: This multicenter, open-label, randomized, controlled trial comprised a 4-week run-in phase and a 6-week double-arm phase, in which participants were randomized to use Insulclock® into an active or masked mode. 

Results: Fifty-five participants were evaluable (active group: 26, masked group: 29). The increase in TIR was higher in the active vs. the masked group (+5.2% vs. -0.8%; p=0.016). The active group showed a higher reduction in mean glucose, glucose management indicator (GMI), time above range (TAR), and high blood glucose index (HBGI). On-time insulin doses increased in the active group and decreased in the masked group.

Conclusions: Insulclock® system use was associated with improved glycemic control, glycemic variability, hyperglycemia risk, and treatment adherence in people with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes.
Impact of Nordic Arthroplasty Register Association (NARA) collaboration on demographics, methods and revision rates in knee arthroplasty: a register-based study from NARA 2000–2017
Authors: Irmola Tero , Ponkilainen Ville , Mäkelä Keijo T , Robertsson Otto , W-Dahl Annette , Furnes Ove , Fenstad Anne M , Pedersen Alma B , Schrøder Henrik M , Niemeläinen Mika J , Eskelinen Antti
Published: November 2022

Background and purpose: We have previously observed differences in treatment and outcome of knee arthroplasties in the Nordic countries. To evaluate the impact of Nordic collaboration in the last 15 years we aimed to compare patient demographics, methods, and revision rates in primary knee arthroplasties among the 4 Nordic countries.Patients and methods: We included 535,051 primary knee arthroplasties reported 2000–2017 from the Nordic Arthroplasty Register Association (NARA) database. Kaplan–Meier analysis (KM) and restricted mean survival time (RMST) analysis were used to evaluate the cumulative revision rate (CRR) and RMST estimates with 95% confidence intervals (CI) and to compare countries in relation to risk of revision for any reason.Results: After 2010, the increase in incidence of knee arthroplasty plateaued in Sweden and Denmark but continued to increase in Finland and Norway. In 2017 the incidence was highest in Finland with 226 per 105 person-years, while it was less than 150 per 105 in the 3 other Nordic countries. In total knee arthroplasties performed for osteoarthritis (OA), overall CRR at 15 years for revision due to any reason was higher in Denmark (CRR 9.6%, 95% CI 9.2−10), Norway (CRR 9.1%, CI 8.7−9.5), and Finland (CRR 7.0%, CI 6.8−7.3) compared with Sweden (CRR 6.6%, CI 6.4−6.8). There were differences among the countries in use of implant brand and type, fixation, patellar component, and use of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty.Interpretation: We evinced a slowing growth of incidence of knee arthroplasties in the Nordic countries after 2010 with Finland having the highest incidence. We also noted substantial differences among the 4 Nordic countries, with Sweden having a lower risk of revision than the other countries. No impact of NARA could be demonstrated and CRR did not improve over time.
Clinical Efficacy of Mouthwashes with Potassium Salts in the Treatment of Dentinal Hypersensitivity: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: da Silva ARJ , Deschamps Muniz RP , Almeida Lago MC , da Silva Júnior EP , Braz R
Published: November 2022

Aim

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated whether the home use of mouthwashes containing potassium salts is effective in reducing and controlling dentin hypersensitivity (DH).

Methods and Materials

This study is reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) checklist and was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42021228410). Randomized clinical trials evaluating the use of mouthwashes containing potassium salt for daily household mouthwash for at least four weeks to reduce DH compared with a control mouthwash were selected, with no limitation on year of publication. Electronic research was carried out in PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library by two independent researchers. One hundred thirty-three articles were obtained, and nine were selected according to the inclusion criteria.

Results

The selected studies evaluated DH through tests of sensitivity to tactile and evaporative stimuli and showed that, for the tactile stimulus, there were no baseline differences between groups (p=0.12; mean difference: −0.33; confidence intervals [CI]: −0.73 to 0.08). However, there were significant differences after two weeks of use (p=0.00001; mean difference: 4.67; CI: 4.53 to 4.81), after four weeks (p=0.00001; mean difference: 13.29; CI: 13.03 to 13.55), and after eight weeks (p=0.00001; mean difference: 8.88; CI: 5.73 to 12.02) favoring the experimental group. The results of the evaporative test showed no differences in the baseline assessment between the two groups (p=0.50; mean difference: −0.02; CI: −0.09 to 0.04), but after four weeks (p=0.00001; mean difference: −0.32; CI: −0.44 to −0.20), and eight weeks of use (p=0.00001; mean difference: −0.42; CI: −0.57 to −0.27) there were differences favoring the experimental group. The incidence of side effects showed no differences between the two groups (p=0.89; mean difference: 1.03; CI: 0.67 to 1.58).

Conclusion

The daily use of mouthwashes containing potassium salt is effective in the treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity, as a complementary step to brushing at least twice a day for two weeks, four weeks, and up to eight weeks, without presenting side effects.
Adhesive Class VI Resin Composite Restorations of Worn Mandibular Incisal Edges: A Two-year Case Report
Authors: Brackett MG , Wu J , Bachand WR , Brackett WW
Published: November 2022

Many authors have advocated retentive tooth preparations for resin composite restorations intended to halt progression of incisal edge attrition with worn concave dentin, probably due to frustration with adhesive restorations being lost from these defects. Unfortunately, this technique further removes the dentin these restorations are intended to preserve. The purpose of this article is to demonstrate a purely adhesive, less invasive technique for restoration of worn concave incisal edges, which includes air particle abrasion and increased etching time for the sclerotic dentin and unprepared enamel. Favorable two-year results for mandibular anterior teeth opposed by natural teeth are reported.
Management of Discolored Anterior Teeth with Pulp Canal Obliteration
Authors: Park TY , Jung SR , Jeong JH , Min JB , Jo HH
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this article is to present the effect and follow-up results of combined single-tooth vital bleaching when discoloration is due to pulp canal obliteration. In these cases, discoloration was managed successfully via home bleaching with a customized single-tooth tray and in-office bleaching without root canal treatment.
DAMPAK MEKANIS DARI BATU LEMPUNG YANG DISEBABKAN OLEH SLAKING
Authors: Triyanto Dian , Putra Andius Dasa , Wahono Endro Prasetyo
Published: November 2022

Batuan sedimen khususnya batu lempung sampai saat ini belum banyak digunakan dalam dunia konstruksi sebagai pondasi dan material konstruksi terutama bangunan jalan, dan cenderung memiliki kualitas yang rendah karena kemampuan batu lempung yang jelek sebagai material konstruksi dan memiliki potensi deformasi yang sangat besar. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui pengaruh fenomena slaking yang meme-ngaruhi deformasi pada batu lempung. Batu lempung yang terbentuk dari rombakan batu lainnya mengalami kompaksi dan suhu yang tinggi sehingga material tersebut menjadi padat, dan memiliki pori yang sangat kecil akibat keseragaman partikelnya. Pengujian yang dilakukan adalah analisa X-Ray Diffraction, Accelerated Slaking Test, serta One Dimensional Compression Test. Diketahui bahwa jenis mineral yang menyusun batuan Daerah Lemong berupa Dolomite, Boron Nitride, 3-Nitro-nitromethyl-1 H-1,2,4-triazole, dan Praseodymium. Berdasarkan hasil uji XRD tersebut dapat diketahui rata-rata penyusun batuan yang dijadikan sampel tersusun oleh mineral Kapur (dolomite), memiliki tekstur yang keras ketika padat. Berdasarkan penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa jenis batu lempung Lemong mengalami deformasi yang sangat kecil, karena dipengaruhi adanya ukuran pori-pori butiran dalam partikel yang sangat kecil, sehingga peneliti mendapatkan solusi untuk mengetahui tingkat kemampuan batu lempung Lemong layak dijadikan material konstruksi.
ANALISIS RESPON MEDAN MAGNET BUMI BERDASARKAN LINTANG PADA SAAT BADAI GEOMAGNETIK TAHUN 2020
Authors: Lubis Lailatul Husna , Kusumayani Evi , Setiawan Yosi
Published: November 2022

Badai geomagnet terjadi akibat masuknya angin surya berkecepatan tinggi karena lontaran massa korona bersama dengan medan magnet. Badai geomagnet dipercaya membawa dampak besar di lintang tinggi dan semakin menurun sampai ke lintang rendah ekuator magnet. Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bahwa tidak selamanya respon medan magnet di ekuator yang paling kecil. Penelitian ini menggunakaan data variasi medan magnet bumi dari Stasiun Geofisika Deli Serdang (TUN) dan 5 observatorium magnet bumi dari INTERMAGNET (CKI, PHU, IRT, GNG, CSY) dan badai geomagnetik pada tahun 2020. Pengolahan data variasi harian diawali dengan menghitung FFT dari seluruh sinyal yang terekam pada saat terjadi badai geomagnetik untuk memperoleh nilai SR (solar regular). Selanjutnya pada data variasi harian dari stasiun, nilai SR dihilangkan untuk mendapatkan nilai gangguan dari matahari. Data harian dibagi dalam interval tiga jam. Nilai simpangan maksimum di setiap interval kemudian dihitung pada komponen H dan Z. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa TUN (lintang geomagnetik -3,74°) yang berlokasi di ekuator (lintang paling kecil), respon medan geomagnetik saat terjadi badai geomagnetik tidak menunjukan nilai yang paling kecil. Stasiun yang memberikan respon paling kecil adalah CKI (lintang geomagnetik -21,55°) dan IRT (lintang geogmagnetik 48,12°) kemudian stasiun yang memberikan respon paling tinggi adalah CSY (lintang geomagnetik -80,49°) yang berlokasi di dekat kutub selatan.
Foreword November 2022
Authors: JGE Editor
Published: November 2022

Foreword November 2022
Mobilya Endüstrisinde Çevresel Faktörlerin Etkilerinin Ergonomik Açıdan İncelenmesi ve Bir İşletme Uygulaması
Authors: KARAYILMAZLAR Selman , ATILGAN BAŞIBÜYÜK Zümral , ÇABUK Yıldız
Published: November 2022

Bu çalışma çeşitli çalışma ortamlarında, özellikle verimliliği ve üretim kalitesini arttırmada, rekabet ortamı sağlamada, ayrıca işçilerin sağlığının korunmasında çevresel faktörlerin büyük önem taşıdığını ve bu konuda alınabilecek önlemleri belirtmek için hazırlanmıştır. Bu amaçla mobilya fabrikasında gürültü, aydınlatma, toz, bağıl nem, hava akım hızı ölçümleri yapılmıştır. Tespit edilen değerlerle, standart kabul edilen değerler karşılaştırılarak gerekli öneriler sunulmuştur. Gürültü ölçümleri her makine başında ve atölyenin yerleşim planı üzerinde belirlenen noktalarda yapılmıştır. Tespit edilen değerler doğrultusunda gürültü haritası çıkarılmıştır. Standart değerleri aşan yerler için öneriler sunulmuştur. Aydınlatma ölçümü de her makine başında yapılmış ve aydınlatma düzeyi düşük olan yerler için özel aydınlatma sitemleri öneri olarak sunulmuştur. Toz tespitinde ise toz meydana getiren makinelerde ölçüm yapılmış ve Müsade Edilen Azami Konsantrasyon (MAK) değerlerle karşılaştırılmıştır. Hava akım hızı ve bağıl nem atölye merkezinde ölçülmüş ve gerekli yerlere havalandırma sistemleri takılması öneri olarak sunulmuştur. Ayrıca işyerinde kullanılan kimyasallar ve kişisel koruyucular hakkında işçilerin bilgilendirilmesi gerektiği belirtilmiştir.
CLINICAL CASE OF MITOCHONDRIAL NEUROGASTROINTESTINAL ENCEPHALOMYOPATHY
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Gabrusskaya T.V. , Kornienko E.A. ,   Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Revnova M.O. ,   Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Makarova E.Y. ,   Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Ulanova N.B. ,   Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Volkova N.L. ,   Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Efet E.A. ,   Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Dmitrieva E.M. ,   Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Felker E.Y. ,   Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Published: November 2022

A clinical case of mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalopathy (MNGIE), a rare autosomal recessive multisystem disease caused by TYMP gene mutations and thymidine phosphorylase (TP) deficiency, is presented. Authors draw the specialists’ attention to the complexity of making a diagnosis and the importance of an interdisciplinary approach in the diagnosis and management of such patients with the purpose of increasing the pediatric practitioners’ MNGIE awareness thereby reducing the time to diagnosis, which in its turn improves the prognosis for the course of the disease for the patients.
CLINICAL CASE OF A SECONDARY VESICOURETERAL REFLUX
Authors:   Pediatric Surgery Department of the Scientific Research Institute for Pediatric Clinical Surgery with the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia, Bozhendaev T.L. ,   G.N. Speransky City Children’s Hospital No. 9, Moscow, Russia, Guseva N.B. ,   Pediatric Surgery Department of the Scientific Research Institute for Pediatric Clinical Surgery with the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia,   G.N. Speransky City Children’s Hospital No. 9, Moscow, Russia, Konoplev V.D. ,   Pediatric Surgery Department of the Scientific Research Institute for Pediatric Clinical Surgery with the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia, Nikitin S.S. ,   Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery of the School of Medicine with the Petrozavodsk State University (PetrSU), Petrozavodsk, Republic of Karelia, Russia,   Children's Republican Hospital of the Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk, Republic of Karelia, Russia, Zabotina E.K. ,   Pediatric Surgery Department of the Scientific Research Institute for Pediatric Clinical Surgery with the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
Published: November 2022

In order to help outpatient pediatric physicians, the authors present a clinical case with reasoning when a urological examination of children is necessary if markers of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) are identified, which are recurrent episodes of urinary tract infection. Among the reasons there are anomalies in the development of the ureterovesical anastomosis, microbial-inflammatory process of the urinary system organs and dysfunction of the bladder of various origins. In VUR, a combination of these factors is diagnosed rather often. An observation of a pediatric patient with dysfunctional urination of inorganic genesis is given. The presence of dysfunctional urination contributes to the development of VUR as a consequence of impaired bladder function and the development of infection.
FAMILIAL CASE OF AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT HYPOCALCEMIA
Authors:   Endocrinology Research Centre of the Ministry of Healthcare of Russia, Moscow, Russia, Sozaeva L.S. , Makazan N.V. ,   Endocrinology Research Centre of the Ministry of Healthcare of Russia, Moscow, Russia, Orlova E.M. ,   Endocrinology Research Centre of the Ministry of Healthcare of Russia, Moscow, Russia, Kareva M.A. ,   Endocrinology Research Centre of the Ministry of Healthcare of Russia, Moscow, Russia, Peterkova V.A. ,   Endocrinology Research Centre of the Ministry of Healthcare of Russia, Moscow, Russia
Published: November 2022

Autosomal dominant hypocalcemia (ADH), or familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia (FHH) is a rare hereditary disease manifested by hypocalcemia and hypercalciuria due to a malfunction of the calcium-sensitive receptor (mutations in the CASR or GNA11 genes). A familial clinical case of ADH is presented: the disease was diagnosed in a 36 y/o female and her two male children of 11 and 1.5 y/o. The disease was detected in an older child aged 7 years on the basis of convulsive syndrome, decreased blood calcium and parathyroid hormone, increased calciuria and detection of a mutation in the CASR gene (c.344-358del TTGCTCAAAACAAAA/ p.116 120delAQNKI). The initial manifestations of the disease in the form of a convulsive syndrome were observed in a child starting his 2nd day of life and were regarded as a manifestation of epilepsy, which was then followed by a long non-convulsive period. The patient needs constant therapy with alfacalcidol and has nephrocalcinosis. Based on the diagnosis made, the disease was also confirmed in his mother as the asymptomatic hypocalcemia and a mutation in the CASR gene were found. The woman does not need drug therapy, does not have nephrocalcinosis. In the youngest child, the diagnosis was suspected at birth on the basis of convulsions, hypocalcemia and was subsequently confirmed then by the detection of a mutation in the CASR gene. The course of the disease in the youngest child is severe, aggravated by the presence of perinatal CNS lesions and epilepsy. The patient has been receiving therapy with alfacalcidol since birth, has manifestations of severe nephrocalcinosis with a decrease in the filtration function of the kidneys. To stop the convulsive syndrome the patient needs to maintain a higher level of blood calcium, which is complicated due to hypercalciuria and causes chronic kidney disease. Conclusion: the observed familial case demonstrates the polymorphism of the course of the disease, and, given the rarity of the disease and the nonspecificity of manifestations, the description of this case will improve the awareness of medical practitioners of various specialties about the disease for its timely diagnosis.
CASES OF SURGICAL TREATMENT OF RECTAL PROLAPSE USING A MODIFIED DELORME TECHNOLOGY IN CHILDREN WITH ANORECTAL MALFORMATIONS
Authors:   National Medical Research Center for Children’s Health, Moscow, Russia, Khvorostov I.N. ,   Volgograd State Medical University, Volgograd, Russia, Okulov E.A. ,   National Medical Research Center for Children’s Health, Moscow, Russia, Dotsenko A.V. ,   National Medical Research Center for Children’s Health, Moscow, Russia, Gusev A.A. ,   National Medical Research Center for Children’s Health, Moscow, Russia,   People’s Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia, Yatsyk S.P. ,   National Medical Research Center for Children’s Health, Moscow, Russia, Shramko V.N. ,   Volgograd State Medical University, Volgograd, Russia
Published: November 2022

Rectal prolapse (RP) is one of the most expected complications following the treatment of anorectal malformations that occurs in 3.8% to 60% of cases. The main method of surgical treatment of RP is anoplasty with a recurrence rate after surgery of up to 33%. The authors describe the indications, technique and results of transanal rectal mucosectomy and muscular plication (TRMMP) proposed by Dr. Luis De La Torre-Mondragon, MD, Pediatric Colorectal Surgeon with the Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO), Aurora, Colorado, United States, for the treatment of RP in children with anorectal malformations (AM). Materials and methods used: in a retrospective analysis of 234 patients with AM, 8 patients with RP (all males) were identified. In 2 patients, a displacement of the rectum was detected, and subsequently they underwent the posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP). Another 6 patients underwent the TRMMP. Results: all patients had previously undergone the open surgery without PSARP. The average age of patients at the time of surgery was 4.6 years (Q1-2.5, Q3-7.9; SD-2.2; min/max 2.0-5.0; 95% CI: 2.1-5.5). In all patients, the RP length averaged 2.3 cm (Q1-1.5, Q3-3.9; SD-0.9; min/max - 1.6-4.0; 95% CI: 1.4-3.3). There were no intraoperative and postoperative complications. There were no relapses of RP and stenoses of anastomoses during the dynamic follow-up after surgery for 7.6 months recorded as well (Q1-5.0, Q3-10.9; SD-2.4; min/max - 5.0-11; 95% CI: 5.1-10.2). Conclusion: the authors’ first experience confirms the efficacy of TRMMP in RP in children with AM.
PREDICTORS FOR SUCCESSFUL ENDOSCOPIC CORRECTION OF VESICOURETERAL REFLUX IN CHILDREN
Authors:   National Medical Research Center for Children’s Health, Moscow, Russia, Zorkin S.N. , Gurskaya A.S. ,   National Medical Research Center for Children’s Health, Moscow, Russia, Baiazitov R.R. ,   National Medical Research Center for Children’s Health, Moscow, Russia, Shakhnovsky D.S. ,   National Medical Research Center for Children’s Health, Moscow, Russia
Published: November 2022

Predicting the outcome of endoscopic correction of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is an urgent problem in pediatric urology because the identification of predictors for the effectiveness of endoscopic treatment of VUR will optimize the strategy for examination and treatment of the disease. The purpose of the research was to evaluate the statistical impact of various predictors on the success of endoscopic correction of VUR; to predict the clinical outcome by creating a mathematical model. Materials and methods used: a single-center experimental uncontrolled study was conducted in Sept. 2017 - Feb. 2022. The results of treatment of 150 pediatric patients (240 renal units) aged from 1 month till 7 years old who underwent endoscopic correction of VUR are presented. The following indicators were evaluated as predictors: gender, age of the disease manifestation, bilateral/unilateral VUR, grade of VUR, ureteral diameter ratio (UDR), cystography initial confirmation of VUR, expansion of the pelvicalyceal system and ureter according to ultrasound, the presence of urinary tract infection. Results: according to the data obtained, when comparing the grade of VUR, cystography initial confirmation of VUR, UDR, expansion of the pelvis and ureter depending on the result of treatment, the statistically significant differences have been found (p<0.001). A prognostic model has been developed to determine the probability of the outcome of endoscopic correction of VUR using the binary logistic regression method. The area under the ROC curve was 0.985±0.007 with 95% CI: 0.967-1.000. The resulting regression model was statistically significant (p<0.001). The sensitivity and specificity of the model were 96.4% and 95.3%, respectively. Conclusion: the results of the research show that UDR and the initial confirmation of VUR have greater predictive power for the success of the endoscopic urethroplasty compared to the grade of VUR alone. The use of the predictors and predictive modeling can help improving the selection of candidates for the endoscopic correction of VUR and developing personalized treatment tactics.
Aspects Regarding the Recovery of the Ankle Sprain by Myofascial Techniques
Authors:   ", Xhardo Kristo ,   National University of Physical Education and Sports, Bucharest, Romania. Email: kristoxhardo@yahoo.com. ", Cordun Mariana ,   National University of Physical Education and Sports, Bucharest, Romania., Baltag Oana Maria ,   National University of Physical Education and Sports, Bucharest, Romania., Teodorescu Virgil ,   National University of Physical Education and Sports, Bucharest, Romania., Iacob George Sebastian ,   Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iași, Romania.
Published: November 2022

"Introduction: A sprained ankle is an injury that occurs when you roll, twist or turn your ankle in an awkward way. This can stretch or tear the tough bands of tissue (ligaments) that help hold your ankle bones together. The incidence of training injuries is almost constant for players between the ages of 13 and 19, with the majority of injuries ranging from 1 to 5 injuries per 1,000 hours of training, while younger players have lower incidences. The incidence of injuries during the match tends to increase with age, in all age groups, with an average incidence of about 15 to 20 injuries per 1,000 hours of play in players over 15 years of age. Objective: The aim of this study is to verify the efectiveness of an individualized kinetic program in association with myofascial techniques. Methods: The myofascial techniques used are IASTM (Ergon therapy), dry needling, cupping and kinesiotaping. In this study a 18 years old football player was included. The evaluation was performed by the Biodex (for the muscle strength) and lunge test (for the range of motion). Results: After a month o treatment, our patient improved his strength and range of motion. Conclusion: Studies have shown that these techniques of myofascial release provide a huge effectiveness on the flexibility of the muscles, having even much more efficacy than stretching. Using myofascial techniques, has a much quicker result on the recuperation of the ankle sprain offering a great efficacy on the total recuperation of the pacient. Key words: manual therapy, rehabilitation, ankle sprain "
A Comparative Study on the Interests and Values of Institutionalized Children and of Dancing Children Who Come From Families
Authors:   Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, National University of Physical Education and Sport, Bucharest, Tomescu Gabriela ,   Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Ovidius University, Constanta, Romania. Email:  tomescu.gabriela03@yahoo.com., Stănescu Monica-Iulia ,   Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, National University of Physical Education and Sport, Bucharest, Romania. Email: monica_iulia@yahoo.com., Aivaz Kamer-Ainur ,   Faculty of Economics, University Ovidius, Constanta, Romania. Email: kamer_aivaz@yahoo.com.
Published: November 2022

"Introduction: Institutionalized children are at risk in terms of their integration into society, as the lack of educational and financial resources hinders the development of their cognitive and non-cognitive skills. Sports activities contribute to the development of interests and influence the general education of the children, which can be stimulated through music and dance - the most representative artistic field that allows the psychomotor development of children. Objective: The aim of this study is to ascertain the differences between the institutionalized children and the dancers who come from families in terms of their interests and values. Materials and Methods: Fifty-five children aged 11-12 participated in the study, including 30 children in foster care who do not participate in organized extracurricular physical activities and 25 performance dancers who come from organized families. Results: The interest in the various activities in which children are asked to participate is more obvious in dancers, particularly from an artistic and social point of view, and children in foster care are preoccupied with free time and social relations, with authority being the least valued. Conclusions: The influence of dance on children’s development can be noticed in the results of the psychological tests assessing their interests and values, which suggest that dancers are more interested in extracurricular activities compared to children in foster care centers and they are more concerned about their future employment situation. Keywords. dance, interests, values, institutionalized children "
Pages From Nagyvárad City’s Football History (1901 – 1919)
Authors:   Department of Human and Social Sciences, Partium Christian University, Oradea, Romania. Email: lukacs.csaba@partium.ro., Lukács Norbert Csaba
Published: November 2022

"In the first part, the paper refers to the events which led to the establishment of the first sports associations of Nagyvárad city, followed by the presentation of the school sports associations and clubs that had football departments, the football fields, the very first round-ball game in the city’s history, and the attendance of the teams to regional football championships. Within the documentation phase, I consulted specialized books, monographs, encyclopedias and sports sections of newspapers published in Oradea referring to the studied topic. Keywords: football, sports association, Nagyvárad, Oradea "
Propagación vegetativa (macro y micro) y evaluación de la capacidad de remoción de iones Cu+2 de Salix humboldtiana Willd (sauce criollo)
Authors: Adema Marina , Villarreal Blanca , Weber Christian , Galarco Sebastian , Sharry Sandra
Published: November 2022

El género Salix (sauces y mimbres) tiene una amplia distribución en el mundo. Salix humboldtiana  Willd. (sauce criollo) es la única especie nativa de América del Sur, cuyo hábitat natural se extiende desde México y Centroamérica hasta el sur, en el río Chubut en Argentina, cubriendo las riberas de ríos y arroyos. Los sauces son de crecimiento rápido, de fácil propagación vegetativa, suministran una amplia gama de productos madereros, no madereros y servicios, desempeñando un papel importante en la fitorremediación de tierras degradadas, la rehabilitación de ecosistemas frágiles y la restauración del paisaje forestal. Esta capacidad fitorremediadora podría ser utilizada para la recuperación de suelos contaminados. Si se demuestra que S. humboldtiana tienen la capacidad de remediar suelos, podría utilizarse para la repoblación de zonas polutadas. Es importante, además, contar con una estrategia de propagación vegetativa que permita disponer de plantas para restauración o fitorremediacion. Por lo tanto, los objetivos de este trabajo fueron: ajustar técnicas de propagación vegetativa (macro y micro) de S. humboldtiana y evaluar el potencial de los individuos propagados para la extracción de metales pesados. Se logró la macropropagación por estacas y la micropropagación de S. humboldtiana. Los ensayos realizados demuestran el potencial de sauce criollo para la eliminación de los iones cobre de soluciones acuosas.
Contribution to the fauna of chiggers (Acariformes: Trombiculidae) parasitizing bats in Spain
Authors: Stekolnikov Alexandr A. , Quetglas Juan , Ibáñez Carlos , Sánchez-Navarro Sonia
Published: November 2022

Four chigger mite species were collected from different bat hosts in several provinces of Spain. Leptotrombidium europaeum (Daniel and Brelih, 1959) and Ascoschoengastia latyshevi (Schluger, 1955) has been recorded for the first time on bats; Leptotrombidium russicum (Oudemans, 1902), A. latyshevi and Willmannium cavus moldaviensis Kudryashova, 1992 have been recorded for the first time from Spain. The latter record represents also the first finding of the genus Willmannium Vercammen-Grandjean and Langston, 1976 in Western Europe.
Review of Carbon Emission and Carbon Neutrality in the Life Cycle of Silk Products
Authors: Liu Shuyi , Liu Hong , Meng Yudong , Li Qizheng , Wang Laili
Published: November 2022

Silk is a distinctive and significant category of natural structural protein fiber. With a remarkable structure and versatility, silk has emerged as a topic of scientific study perennially because of its chemical, physical and biological properties. Meanwhile, in order to have an omnifaceted understanding of silk, the environmental performance of silk production is also worthy of attention. With the concern of global warming, efforts are increasingly focused on understanding and addressing carbon emission in the life cycle of silk products. However, the majority of current studies give priority to the carbon emission of either just one or a few stages of silk products’ life cycle, or to a specific type of silk product. On the basis of a review of literature on the life cycle assessment of silk products, this study presents a full-scale review of the quantification of the carbon emission and carbon neutrality of cocoon acquisition, industrial production of silk products, distribution, consumption, and recycling. The analysis revealed that the carbon sequestration by photosynthesis at the stage of cocoon acquisition could not be ignored. It is of importance to establish complete and unified system boundaries when quantifying carbon emissions in the industrial production of silk products. Reasonable models of washing times and washing modes are needed to assess carbon emissions in the domestic laundry of silk products. At the end of life phase of silk products, the positive impact on carbon emission in the phase of silk recycling is noteworthy. This study will help interested scholars, manufacturers and consumers to gain an in-depth understanding of the carbon emissions and carbon neutrality of silk products, and it is also of great value for exploring new production processes for reducing carbon emissions of silk products.
Prioritisation and Analysis of Faults in Shirt Production by the A3 Technique
Authors: Küçük Mehmet
Published: November 2022

In this study, it was aimed to solve the problems occurring in a clothing company’s shirt manufacturing line. For this Pareto charts and A3 reporting philosophy were used to organise the process in the best way. In line with the examinations and analyses made, an apparatus was developed to shorten the unit time and standardise the quality for the collar preparation process, which is the fault with the highest frequency. Afterward, the collar preparation process was compared according to the situation with the apparatus, manual and automat. As a result of the implementation of the Pareto charts and A3 reporting technique, it can be seen that while the total time spent on the process with the automat is 24.6 seconds, this time is 87% quicker than the apparatus developed, which is 46.2 seconds; however, it needs 95% more investment.
Research on the Heating of Woven Carbon Fiber Fabrics Using Thin-Film Solar Cells
Authors: Yan Taohai , Shi Yajing , Zhuang Huimin , Lin Yu , Ke Huizhen , Zhu Chenxi , Lu Dongdong , Cao Shengbin , Zhu Lvtao
Published: November 2022

This study attempted to fabricate heating fabrics using thin-film solar cells. A lightweight and flexible thin-film solar cell was used as the power supply, and fabric samples made of carbon fiber heating lines were used as heating elements. Single-factor experiments of three factors (solar cell voltage, heating time, and carbon fiber heating line arrangement) were conducted, and their influence on the heating effect was analysed. Orthogonal experiments and variance tests were used to determine the influence of the three factors and the optimal heating process. All influential factors were shown to be statistically significant. This kind of heating fabric can be used in warm clothing or for heated clothing.
Effect of the Chemical Unhairing Process on Pulled Wool Characteristics
Authors: Abdellaoui Olfa , Harizi Taoufik , Msahli Slah
Published: November 2022

Textile research is being driven to find sustainable materials as an alternative to raw fibers. In fact, reusing fibrous waste, as a byproduct, is one of the most important environmental challenges that confront the world. This research focused on studying pulled wool fibers as a natural fiber to reduce environmental loading. There are large amounts of residual pulled wool fibers that can be recycled and valorised. Therefore, raw and pulled wool fibers were characterized and compared. Scanning Electron Micrographs (SEM) results show that on the pulled wool fiber, the surface became rougher and the scales appear affected and less dense. Based on the X-ray diffraction (XRD) results, the crystallinity of the pulled fiber decreased lightly. Attenuated Total Reflectance-Fourier Transform Infra Red (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy analyzes presented some changes in chemical composition. A High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) test showed an increase in the amount of cystic acids. The pulled wool fiber indicates that it might have damaged some crosslinks of macromolecular chains in the fiber. Thus, physical, chemical and mechanical properties are affected during the chemical unhairing process. This research purpose was to increase the potential for better value of pulled wool as it presents the natural fiber most used in several applications.
Study on the Multi-Directional Static Friction Properties of High Performance Yarns
Authors: Qi Yexiong , Iqbal Waqar , Jiang Yaming
Published: November 2022

To further optimise the bullet-proof performance of textile reinforced composites, multi-directional friction tests of aramid and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) yarns were carried out by the slope method. The influence of the included angle between the high-performance yarns on the static friction coefficient for aramid and UHMWPE yarns was studied by measuring the friction coefficient. The relationship between the static friction coefficient and the included angle among the high-performance yarns was discussed. The results showed that the friction coefficient of aramid yarns was higher than that of UHMWPE yarns. Especially, at the same included angle between high-performance yarns, the static frictional coefficient of aramid yarns is 50% higher than that of UHMWPE yarns. In accordance with expectations, the static friction coefficient decreases with the increased included angle between high-performance yarns, and the included angle of high-performance yarns changes from 0º to 90º. The trend of rapid decline appeared when the included angle between high-performance yarns changed from 0º to 15º. For the actual result, the static friction coefficient of aramid and UHMWPE yarns is less than 0.3, which needs to be improved to increase the bullet-proof performance of textile composites.
Some Inequalities Involving Interpolations Between Arithmetic and Geometric Mean
Authors: Zuo Hongliang , Li Yuwei
Published: November 2022

In this article, we mainly study the interpolations between arithmetic mean and geometric mean—power mean, Heron mean and Heinz mean. First, we obtain the improvement and reverse improvement of arithmetic-power mean inequalities by the convexity of the function. We show that the proof of Heron mean inequality due to Yang and Ren: [Some results of Heron mean and Young’s inequalities, J. Inequal. Appl. 2018 (2018), paper no, 172], is not substantial. In addition, we also obtain Heron-Heinz mean inequalities for t ∈ ℝ. Further corresponding operator versions and generalizations are also established.
Roles of the 2007 Energy Industry Act in Supporting Peer-To-Peer Electricity Trading in Thailand: Issues to be Addressed by the 2004 Electricity Law of Vietnam
Authors: Eiamchamroonlarp Piti
Published: November 2022

This paper analyzes the capability of the electricity licensing systems, together with the third-party access regime in Thailand and Vietnam and compares the two. It specifically studies the Energy Industry Act B.E. 2550 (2007) of Thailand (“Energy Industry Act of Thailand”) and the Electricity Law No. 28/2004/QH11 of Vietnam (“Electricity Law of Vietnam”) in enabling locally generated electricity traded on a peer-to-peer (P2P) basis, as well as the regulation of smart metering services. In summary, it finds that the Energy Industry Act of Thailand and the Electricity Law of Vietnam are functionally comparable. These two laws are both capable of serving as regulatory bases for P2P electricity trading among prosumers and other electricity users. However, to enhance readiness of the electricity regulatory regime for P2P renewable electricity trading among active and passive electricity-using customers, this paper suggests that in the future it would be wise for research be conducted to make clear whether a prosumer can simultaneously be an electricity-generating unit as well as an electricity-using customer. Importantly, it is necessary to answer whether a private power purchase agreement between prosumers and another electricity-using customer can be deemed as the permissible electricity trading forms under Article 20 paragraph 2 of the Electricity Law of Vietnam. In-depth analysis is needed to determine whether the electricity-generating unit’s right to connect, as well as under the Electricity Law of Vietnam can be evolvingly interpreted to include a right to “use” the electricity grids for “transporting” its self-generated renewable electricity. Finally, an important regulatory question to be addressed by the Electricity Law of Vietnam is whether rates and setting of wheeling service and related charges are subject to the regulatory scope of the Electricity Law of Vietnam.
Surgical Treatment of Malignant Transformation Tumors of the Parotid Salivary Gland of the Large Size from 30 Years Ago
Authors:   Republican Specialized Scientific Practical Medical Center Of Oncology And Radiology (RSSPMCO&R) MoH RUz, I Khasanov Akbar
Published: November 2022

Tumors of the parotid salivary gland are associated with facial deformity. Large tumors can lead to significant facial disfigurement. Some tumors can also damage the facial nerve, leading to facial nerve palsy and interfering with functions such as eye movements and talking.