bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Die Kommunalwahlen in Nordrhein-Westfalen im September 2020:
Authors: Nyhuis Dominic , Velimsky Jan , Block Sebastian , Gross Martin
Published: April 2022

To understand the 2020 local elections in North Rhine-Westphalia, the electoral results are placed in the context of past election results in the state to test the impact of structural characteristics of the largest cities on local electoral behavior . In a second step, the mayoral elections in the largest cities and counties (Landkreise) are added before including the coali- tions formed in the largest cities after the election . It becomes evident that while the Social Democrats have lost further ground, the Greens have seen a sharp increase in electoral sup- port . Even though the mayoral elections continue to be dominated by SPD and CDU, the Social Democrats win most frequently in the largest cities, while the Christian Democrats are the prevailing force in the counties .
Parlamentsdebatten und Netzdebatten
Authors: Zeh Wolfgang
Published: April 2022

Contributions to parliamentary debates are based on democratic legitimation by general elections, whereas discussions in social media consist of the expression of personal opinions . It is of importance to parliaments not to mix up those different forms of public discourses . Parliament is constitutionally not allowed to multiply its membership by including partici- pants without a mandate . This happens, though, when statements in social media get incorporated “live” into parliamentary debates like those of representatives . The speaker may, by means of the parliamentary rules of order, ensure that during parliamentary meet- ings Members of Parliament refrain from criticizing and discussing the parliamentary nego- tiations by means of the social media .
Die gemeinsamen Verfassungsüberlieferungen der Mitgliedstaaten – Identifizierung und Konkretisierung –
Authors: Huber Peter M.
Published: April 2022

Für die Errichtung und Fortentwicklung der Unionsrechtsordnung hatten die in den mitgliedstaatlichen Rechtsordnungen anerkannten Rechtsgrundsätze im Allgemeinen und die gemeinsamen Verfassungsüberlieferungen im Besonderen schon immer eine fundamentale Bedeutung. Der Gerichtshof der Europäischen Union hat sie, insbesondere in den ersten Jahrzehnten seiner Spruchtätigkeit, immer wieder als zentrale Quelle für die Konkretisierung des Unionsrechts genutzt - nicht nur, aber auch im Bereich des Grundrechtsschutzes. Inzwischen scheint der Rückgriff auf die gemeinsamen Verfassungsüberlieferungen der Mitgliedstaaten in den Hintergrund getreten zu sein, finden sich kaum noch detailliertere, rechtsvergleichende Auseinandersetzung mit den mitgliedstaatlichen Verfassungsordungen. Gründe dafür mögen die Erweiterung des Kreises der Mitgliedstaaten sein, die ansatzweise Positivierung unionsrechtlicher Standards in Gestalt der Charta der Grundrechte und die Konstitutionalisierung des Unionsrechts unter Rückgriff auf seine vermeintliche Autonomie. Dem Wesen der Europäischen Union als Staaten- und Verfassungsverbund und dem Ineinandergreifen von Unionsrecht und nationalem Recht als wechselseitigen Auffangordnungen wird dies jedoch nicht gerecht. Gemeinsamkeiten der unterschiedlichen (Teil-)Rechtsordnungen zu identifizieren und konkretisieren - wie etwa im Ökotox-Beschluss des Bundesverfassungsgerichts geschehen - bleibt vielmehr eine vordringliche Aufgabe aller Mitglieder des Verfassungsgerichtsverbundes, auch des Gerichtshofs der Europäischen Union.
Ist der Unionsgesetzgeber an die Grundfreiheiten gebunden?
Authors: Höpner Martin , Haas Christine
Published: April 2022

Ist der Unionsgesetzgeber an die Grundfreiheiten gebunden? Darf er Maßnahmen, die auf mitgliedstaatlicher Ebene verbotene Beschränkungen der Binnenmarktfreiheiten wären, EU-weit harmonisieren? Und darf er mitgliedstaatliche Maßnahmen mittels Sekundärrecht autorisieren, die ansonsten in Konflikt mit den Marktfreiheiten geraten würden? In der europarechtlichen Fachliteratur gehen die Einschätzungen weit auseinander. Zur Klärung werden zwei Konfliktsequenzen analysiert: die Auseinandersetzungen um die Richtlinie zum Verbot von Tabakwerbung und um die Entsenderichtlinie einschließlich ihrer jüngsten Revision. Es zeigt sich, dass der Unionsgesetzgeber zwar nominell an die Grundfreiheiten gebunden ist. Es handelt sich jedoch um eine lockere Bindung mit bisher unklaren Konturen. Die Theorie von der engen Grundfreiheitenbindung muss daher als falsifiziert betrachtet werden. Der Unionsgesetzgeber sollte die unklaren Grenzen des ihm zugewiesenen Spielraums offensiv testen.
Der Finanzierungsbeitrag mit Lenkungszweck Begriff, Funktion und Probleme einer neuen Kategorie im Eigenmittelsystem der Europäischen Union
Authors: Neumeier Christian
Published: April 2022

Die Europäische Union verfügt seit dem letzten Eigenmittelbeschluss über ein neues fiskalisches Politikinstrument. Über ihre Finanzierungsfunktion hinaus kann die Union mit der Erhebung von Eigenmitteln politische Ziele verfolgen, indem die Beitragslast der Mitgliedstaaten an ein bestimmtes politisches Verhalten geknüpft wird. Der Beitrag stellt Begriff, Funktion und Probleme solcher Finanzierungsbeiträge mit Lenkungszweck vor und entwickelt einen unionsrechtlichen Rahmen, damit das neue Politikinstrument die institutionellen Gewichte zwischen Rat und Parlament nicht verschiebt.
Das Verständnis des Ethischen
Authors: Albornoz Alvaro Ledesma
Published: April 2022

Die vorliegende Arbeit beginnt mit einer vollständigen Erklärung der hermeneutisch phänomenologischen Methode, welche in den Jahren 1919–1929 von Martin Heidegger entwickelt wurde. Es folgt eine ausführliche Darstellung und Analyse der in Sein und Zeit ausgearbeiteten Daseinsontologie. Danach werden die Methode und die Daseinsontologie Heideggers benutzt, um sowohl die alltägliche Erfahrung des Ethischen als auch das ethisch erfahrende Seiende zu analysieren. Gemäß der hermeneutisch-phänomenologischen Methode bewegt sich die vorgenommene Analyse auf der ontologischen Ebene, was bedeutet, dass nicht der (ontische) Sachverhalt analysiert wird, sondern der in ihm bezeugte Sinn und die Seinsstrukturen des sinnbildenden Seienden. Die Ausarbeitung dieser Themen erlaubt es der vorliegenden Arbeit sowohl die verschiedenen Bedeutungen des Ethischen als auch die Bedingungen ihrer Erfahrung zu bestimmen.
Was wir uns schulden
Authors: Schmidt Jochen
Published: April 2022

Our duty against ourselves is to live in such a way that a certain part of ourselves can agree to the life we live. This part of ourselves is our imagined future self. We owe to ourselves to protect our future self’s freedom from corruptions. This is possible if the very social dynamics which can compromise our freedom if we disobey our duties against ourselves are taken up in way that facilitates the protection of our freedom.
Politische Einheit im Dissens
Authors: Meier Horst
Published: April 2022

In his second volume of essays the author offers new analyses and gets to the bottom of current controversial issues: freedom of speech and right to assemble, covid protests, hate speech, the German MI5, ban of political parties – or Darknet, preventive state, potential Islamist attackers, direct democracy, "cancel culture" and political satire. Also, he contemplates on the Nazi background of the German constitution. Always getting to the heart of the matter, sometimes being ironic or polemic, these 50 essays take on the heated debate about civil rights. A critique of German difficulties in coming to terms with extremists supporting Hans Kelsen’s mantra: "Democracy is discussion."

With a guest contribution by Claus Leggewie and two interviews with Bernhard Schlink.
Mechanical Properties and Chemical Stability of Bathroom Wall Composites Manufactured from Recycle Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Mixed with Cocoa Hull Powder
Authors: Nestor Djomou Djonga Paul , Tom Ahmat , Gomdje Valery Hambate , Elambo Nkeng Georges
Published: April 2022

The recovery of plastic waste and agricultural residues has led us to develop composites based on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) filled with cocoa shell powder. These shells have been previously treated with the organosolv process to improve the fiber-matrix interaction. The objective of this work is to develop wall covering materials to replace tiles which require a lot of energy and from PET. The composites were made by the method of melt mixing followed by compression molding. The mechanical, physico-chemical properties and stability to environmental conditions were evaluated. The results showed that the incorporation of 20–30% of powder in the matrix made of PET gave rise to a composite material with good properties for application in construction, as a wall covering replacing the tile. The study showed that the optimum powder weight ratio for optimum composite properties was achieved at a powder weight ratio of 30%. The maximum tensile strength of 60.3 MPa, bending strength of 19.5 MPa, impact strength of 10.3 MPa and water absorption of 1.34% were obtained. Compared with ceramic tile, this water absorption test value is within the range and shows that this composite tile is suitable for use as a bathroom tile.
Traditional Plant-Based Treatments of Fungal Infections in the Republic of Suriname (South America): Phytochemical and Pharmacological Rationales
Authors: R.A. Mans Dennis
Published: April 2022

Fungi are unicellular or multicellular thick-walled eukaryotic organisms that are not capable of photosynthesis and are placed in a biological kingdom of their own. They are ubiquitous in our environment, and include tens of thousands, perhaps even millions of species of yeasts, rusts, smuts, mildews, molds, and mushrooms. Together with bacteria, fungi are the principal decomposers of plant materials such as cellulose and lignin, fulfilling vital ecological functions in all terrestrial habitats. Some species of fungi are also of major importance in households (for instance, as foods such as edible mushrooms), medicine (for instance, as producers of antibiotics such as penicillin), and industry (for instance, for making bread, wine, and cheese). About 300 fungal species cause infections in humans, varying from relatively harmless skin complaints such as pityriasis versicolor to potentially life-threatening systemic syndromes such as candidiasis. Fortunately, a broad armamentarium of efficacious antifungal drugs has been developed, ranging from topical nystatin to parenteral amphotericin B. In addition, most, if not all traditional medical systems throughout the world have identified a large assortment of plant-based remedies for treating these infections. This also holds true for the multi-ethnic and multicultural Republic of Suriname (South America), where plant-based traditional medicines are abundantly used, either alone or in conjunction with allopathic medications. This monograph extensively addresses nine plants that are traditionally used for treating fungal infections in Suriname, and explains the phytochemical and pharmacological rationales for these applications. These sections are preceded by some general observations about the Fungal Kingdom; a few words about the characteristics of fungi, their taxonomy, and their significance to humans; information about fungal infections as well as the available forms of treatment; and some details about Suriname including health aspects, the health care structure, and the main fungal infections in the country. The monograph is concluded with an evaluation of the status of the Surinamese herbal antifungal substances and the previsions of developing them into mainstream antifungal formulations.
An Aggregated Embodied and Operational Energy Approach
Authors: Resalati Shahaboddin
Published: April 2022

Highly insulated envelopes are an integral part of any net zero energy building with a target to reduce the demand that need to be supplied by the renewable energy and other mitigating measures. While stricter insulation levels can in theory reduce the operational energy demand of buildings, the additional embodied energy investment in the insulations can become significant and not recovered within the expected timeframes. Accounting for embodied energy investment requires a paradigm shift in design of highly insulated buildings and can determine U-value levels that can be justified based on an aggregated operational and embodied energy approach. The following chapter discusses the aggregated approach in more detail showcasing the shortcomings of existing building codes and standards using a case study building. The chapter also reviews the potential barriers of adopting such approaches with a specific focus on the uncertainties of embodied energy data and offers a holistic view on its implications for various end-users and stakeholders within the construction sector. The presented analyses in this chapter depict optimal insulation levels beyond which the additional embodied energy burden cannot be recovered using the associated operational energy savings highlighting the necessity of accounting for embodied energy in developing future design principles for zero energy buildings.
Fetal Craniospinal Malformations: Aetiology and Diagnosis
Authors: Beke Artur , Bartek Virág , Simonyi Aténé
Published: April 2022

The chapter discusses the aetiology and diagnostics of each fetal craniospinal disorder, particularly neural tube defects, ventriculomegaly, Dandy-Walker and Arnold-Chiari malformation, corpus callosum dysgenesis, iniencephaly, holoprosencephaly, microcephaly and kinked-brainstem. We aimed to highlight the usual ultrasound findings and genetic testing options.
Integrated Optics and Photonics for Optical Interferometric Sensing
Authors: Chiarini Marco , Parini Alberto , Giuseppe Bentini Gian
Published: April 2022

Integrated optics (IO) microsystems, based on guided wave and photonics structures, can find interesting developments for optical interferometric analysis in sensing applications. In fact, IO interferometric microsystems can act as transducers of the information carried on by an optical signal and originated along the signal optical path. In addition, the application of Integrated Optics and Photonics techniques, allow producing very small size and reduced power consumption instrumentation. These features explain the reason why the IO microsystems for interferometric analytics know an increasing interest in many areas such as Astrophysics, Environment, Biosciences, Space and Earth Exploration, Safety and Security. This chapter starts by synthetically describing the basics of the main analytical techniques covered by IO micro-devices. A discussion of the integrated micro-device fabrication procedures, with an analysis of the implied performance limitations, follows. Finally, a description of new generation optical interferometric microsystems, applied to different scientific and technical areas, completes the chapter.
Correlates of Mobbing among Medical Residents in a University General Hospital: The Experience from Greece and Review of Literature
Authors: Xaplanteri Panagiota
Published: April 2022

The term “mobbing” (moral harassment) in the workplace is defined as the systematic and persistent intimidation, the insult, the exclusion, and the unfair behavior toward a target person. There is little experience regarding mobbing in Greek hospitals, especially among medical residents. In this study, 92 medical residents from the University General Hospital of Patras, Greece (UGHP) were challenged to complete the Einarsen Negative Acts Questionnaire revised (NAQ-R) along with their demographic characteristics. Sector specialty of participants: Internal Medicine, Surgical, and Laboratory Sector. No statistically significant difference occurred relative to sex (p = 0.14), training (p = 0.735), the specialty years (p = 0.478), or years of work as a trainee in UGHP (p = 0.052). Statistically significant difference (p = 0.0174) occured with respect to: (a) age, where at age group 25–35 with regard to to age groups 35–35 and 45–55, and (b) Sector (p = 0.0043) with higher score in the Sector of Surgery, and lowest in the Laboratory Sector (mean = 45.4). Not much data are available regarding the mobbing phenomenon among medical residents worldwide. A review of the literature is also attempted in this study. This research is a pioneer in the Greek medical sector.
Russian Orthodoxy, Militant Internationalism, and Anti-Americanism in Post-Soviet Russia
Authors: Blasco Nicholas J. ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: April 2022

Correlates of militarism have been widely explored in the last twenty years. Since the shift in attention from Great Power Competition to the Global War on Terror, researchers have focused on religiosity’s role in the development of militant attitudes primarily in the context of Islamic extremism. Vladimir Putin’s consolidation of power has coincided with increased religious language and fervor—each quite antithetical to the Soviet ethos but useful in chastising Western decadence. Despite Russian elites’ desire to possess and partake in the trappings of cosmopolitan internationalism (again, contra communism), they have adopted the same critical, conservative outlook of Russian Orthodoxy. Using data from The Survey of Russian Elites, Moscow Russia, between 2012 and 2016 (https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR03724.v6), this paper explores the relationship between expressions of religious Orthodoxy and militant internationalism among Russian elites. Through multiple regression analysis, little evidence was found to support the relationship between religious measures and the militarism sub-dimension of militant internationalism. However, various religious measures were statistically significant in predicting the Anti-Americanism sub-dimension of Militant Internationalism. These results conflict somewhat with past research analyzing Islamic religiosity and militarism. Despite these inconsistencies, evidence suggests that the importance of God in an individual’s life and the cultural significance of Russian Orthodoxy predicts Anti-Americanism among Russian elites.
The impact of the national security system on the prevention of security threats in the Republic of Serbia: Attitudes of secondary school students
Authors: Kesić Dušan , Radojević Kristina , Dželetović Milenko
Published: April 2022

The paper presents the results of research regarding the attitudes of secondary school students in the Republic of Serbia to the impact of the national security system on the prevention of security threats. The research is based on the method of a semi-structured questionnaire, which includes questions about the influence of the police, army, and intelligence services on the prevention of various security threats. The results of the research show that secondary school students perceive the police as a key subject of the national security system, considering the contribution to the prevention of security threats. The police are followed by the military, as the second most important entity, while the intelligence services are perceived as the entity that with the least pronounced impact on the prevention of security threats. Secondary school students perceive corruption, media propaganda, drug abuse, and crime as the predominant security threats, which extremely or to a great extent threaten security.
Service Quality Gap Model as a Predictor of Customer Satisfaction among People with Disabilities in Vocational Rehabilitation Centers
Authors: Ahmed Natto Hawazin Mohammed
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this study was to investigate the Service Quality Gap Model as a predictor of customer satisfaction among people with disabilities in Vocational rehabilitation centers. A quantitative survey research method was employed for this study. The independent variable is Service Quality Gap Model, while the dependent variable is customer satisfaction. The data were analyzed with Pearson correlation and multiple regression. Multiple regression was used. Participants were 150 individuals with disabilities (females, n= 10, 6.66%, and males 140, 93.33%). Findings show significant correlations between service quality gap model subscales and customer satisfaction. When put together, the independent variables (tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy) yielded a coefficient of multiple regression (R) of 0.664 and a multiple correlation square of 0.621. Each of the five independent variables made significant individual contributions to the prediction of customer satisfaction.
Medical Staff Social Practice and Attitude towards People with Mental Disorders
Authors: Oksana Stadnik , Bohdan Sliushchinskiy , Nataliia Varha , Olena Khodus , Nataliia Polovaia
Published: April 2022

Background: Considering the social vulnerability of the people with mental disorders and a certain dualism of treatment practice within this social category of people and beginning from socializing process to isolation in Ukrainian society, it becomes relevant to prevent the formation of antisocial and stigmatizing consequences toward the patients with mental disorders in society.

Objective: The article's aim involves the social practice of studying and attitude toward patients with mental disorders. They are based on the results of sociological questionnaires.

Methods: The questionnaire is based on psychiatrists and psychiatric hospitals’ medical staff surveys. It covers 505 medical workers of the Regional Clinical Psychiatric Hospital in the Zaporizskiy region of Ukraine.

Results: The result points to the domination of neutral attitude toward the mentally disabled people among the respondents-experts (medical and junior medical staff including), which in turn causes several negative consequences as follows: lack of understanding of treatment differences concerning the mentally healthy and mentally ill; a latent reluctance for changing the social treatment practice towards the mentally ill in a more humane way; distancing from the mentally ill; a change of verbally-behavioral practice to antisocial, hostile ones. etc.

Conclusions: Despite the globalization of the modern world, the local composition of verbal-behavioral social practice toward people with mental disorders is influenced by socio-cultural, economic, and political determinants.
Cumulative Rehearsal and Auditory Verbal Memory of Persons with Down Syndrome
Authors: Dada Oluseyi Akintunde , Okpara Anulika Chinyere , Adeleke Owoade Philip , Okon Maureen Okang , Merimekwu Anne , Anagbogbu Effa German , Petters Janet , Edu Grace Onya , Eno Asuquo , Akah Levi Udochukwu , Olufu Martin Afen
Published: April 2022

One of the characteristics of persons with Down syndrome is poor memory, especially the Auditory-Verbal Memory (AVM). Lack of verbal memory among persons with Down syndrome is one major factor that inhibits learning. This is why the effort towards enhancing AVM of persons with Down syndrome is evolving. This study, therefore, investigated the efficacy of cumulative rehearsal on auditory verbal memory of persons with Down syndrome with speech production and gender as moderator variables.

A 2 x 2 x 2 factorial matrix of pretest-posttest control group experimental design was used in the study. A sample of thirty participants was drawn from a population of 44 persons with Down syndrome and randomly assigned to control and experimental groups in two special schools; National Orthopaedic Special School, Igbobi, and Modupe Cole Memorial Childcare and Treatment Home/School, Akoka. Data was collected using a validated self-developed instrument, Auditory Verbal Memory Assessment Scale (AVMAS) (r-0.86). Two hypotheses were tested using ANCOVA.

Findings from the study revealed that: cumulative rehearsal therapy significantly impacted the auditory-verbal memory of persons with Down syndrome, with significant improvement observed. There was no significant interaction effect of speech level and gender with the therapy.

It was thus concluded that cumulative rehearsal therapy is effective in enhancing auditory-verbal memory and so recommended for the improvement of AVM of persons with Down syndrome.
Factores psicosociales asociados a la credibilidad del testimonio en Abuso Sexual Infantil
Authors: Cabezas-García María , De la Peña Fernández María Elena , Andreu Rodríguez José Manuel
Published: April 2022

Background: Credibility assessment in Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) poses a major challenge for forensic psychology. The lack of evidence supporting the determination of the real occurrence of the abuse requires additional approaches to assess credibility. The purpose of this research is to explore the existence of psychosocial factors associated with testimony credibility in CSA. Method: Ninety-nine CSA cases characterized as Credible (C) or Not Credible (NC) were evaluated. The age range of the group spanned 4 to 17 years (M = 11.31, SD = 3.92) with 87 (85.9%) cases corresponding to females. Group C incuded 68 cases and NC group the remaining 31. The relationship between the expert opinion (C/NC) and psychosocial factors was evaluated using contingency tables and chi-square analysis. Results: Significant differences in variables such as the presence of sexual and emotional imbalances, dysfunctional family dynamics, parent litigation, or legal actions against a relative were found. Conclusions: Certain variables were commonly present in the NC group, such as symptoms of a sexual nature, dysfunctional familiar dynamics, divorced parents, presence of litigation between parents, or legal actions against the biological father.
 

Antecedentes: La credibilidad del testimonio en Abuso Sexual Infantil (ASI) es un reto para la psicología forense por falta de otras pruebas que ayuden a determinar judicialmente la ocurrencia del abuso. Existen diferentes enfoques para valorar la credibilidad del testimonio, aunque la mayoría presenta limitaciones. El propósito de esta investigación es explorar la existencia de indicadores psicosociales asociados a la credibilidad del testimonio en ASI para complementar las valoraciones periciales. Método: La muestra se compone de 99 casos de ASI evaluados como Creíbles (C) o No Creíbles (NC) con una edad que osciló entre los 4-17 años (M = 11.31, DT = 3.92) y de los que 87 (85.9%) fueron niñas. El grupo C contenía 68 casos y el NC 31. Se examinó la relación entre el dictamen pericial (C/NC) y factores psicosociales mediante tablas de contingencia y análisis de chi-cuadrado. Resultados: Encontramos diferencias significativas en variables como la presencia de desajustes sexuales y emocionales, una dinámica familiar disfuncional, el litigio entre progenitores o la denuncia contra un familiar. Conclusiones: Se identifican variables presentes de forma habitual en el grupo NC como la presencia de sintomatología de índole sexual, dinámicas disfuncionales, padres divorciados, presencia de litigio entre los progenitores o la denuncia contra el padre biológico.
Aplicación del protocolo unificado para el tratamiento transdiagnóstico de los trastornos emocionales en pacientes post-cirugía bariátrica: estudio de efectividad y viabilidad en formato grupal
Authors: Ferreres-Galán Vanesa , Quilez-Orden Alba B. , Osma Jorge
Published: April 2022

Obesity is a serious health problem with global implications. Bariatric surgery (BS) is the most used and effective treatment, but there are patients who do not lose a substantial amount of weight, a fact that has been related with the presence of emotional eating, anxiety and depression symptoms. The aim of this study is to analyze the effectiveness and feasibility of an emotion regulation-based intervention called Unified Protocol (UP), applied in group format to 6 post-BS patients presenting emotional disorders/symptoms. Results at post-treatment shown high attendance rates and satisfaction with the UP scores and significant improvements on neuroticism, eating disorders symptoms and emotional eating. At 6-month follow-up we found significant reductions on anxiety symptoms, neuroticism, maladjustment and dysregulation (d = 0.83-1.46) and the body mass index remained stable over time. These preliminary results are encouraging about the effectiveness and feasibility of the UP to treat emotional dysregulation in patients after BS.

La obesidad es un grave problema de salud con implicaciones globales. La cirugía bariátrica (CB) es el tratamiento más utilizado y eficaz, pero hay pacientes que no pierden una cantidad sustancial de peso, hecho que se ha relacionado con la presencia de síntomas de alimentación emocional, ansiedad y depresión. El objetivo de este estudio es analizar la viabilidad y efectividad de una intervención basada en la regulación de las emociones denominada Protocolo Unificado (PU), aplicada en formato grupal a 6 pacientes post-CB que presentan trastornos/síntomas emocionales. Los resultados tras el tratamiento mostraron altas tasas de asistencia y satisfacción con el PU, y mejorías estadísticamente significativas para el neuroticismo, los síntomas de los trastornos alimentarios y la alimentación emocional. En el seguimiento a los 6 meses, se muestran reducciones significativas en los síntomas de ansiedad, neuroticismo, inadaptación y disregulación (d = 0.83-1.46) y el índice de masa corporal se mantuvo estable a lo largo del tiempo. Estos resultados preliminares son esperanzadores sobre la viabilidad y efectividad del PU para tratar la disregulación emocional en pacientes después de la CB.
Objective assessment of goal orientation, time management and learning outcomes
Authors: Romero Miriam , Juola James , Casadevante Cristina , Hernández José Manuel
Published: April 2022

Behaviors directed to achieving goals and managing tasks in a set period of time play important roles when people engage in learning activities. These behaviors, labeled goal orientation and time management, have been widely studied as part of self-regulated learning models. Previous works have traditionally employed self-reports to study these variables. However, these subjective methodologies suffer from limitations, and some researchers highlight the advantages of using objective measures. In the present work, we employ objective tests to study goal orientation, time management and their relation to learning outcomes. We propose a model and employ structural equation modeling to examine the hypothesized relations. The results provided a good fit to the data. Goal orientation (mastery) has a direct effect on time management, and both variables have direct effects on scores in a learning task. Time management also has a direct effect on academic performance. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

Las conductas dirigidas a lograr metas y a gestionar tareas en un periodo de tiempo determinado desempeñan un papel importante cuando las personas realizan actividades de aprendizaje. Estos comportamientos, denominados como orientación a metas y gestión del tiempo, han sido ampliamente estudiados desde los modelos de aprendizaje autorregulado. Estudios previos han empleado tradicionalmente auto-informes para estudiar estas variables. Sin embargo, esta metodología subjetiva presenta limitaciones, por lo que algunos autores han enfatizado las ventajas del empleo de medidas objetivas. En este trabajo, empleamos test objetivos para evaluar la orientación a metas, la gestión del tiempo y estudiar su relación con resultados de aprendizaje. Se emplea un modelo de ecuaciones estructurales para examinar las relaciones. Los resultados muestran un buen ajuste del modelo a los datos. La orientación al aprendizaje muestra un efecto directo sobre la gestión del tiempo y ambas variables muestran un efecto directo sobre una tarea de aprendizaje. La gestión del tiempo mostró un efecto directo sobre el rendimiento académico. Se discuten las implicaciones teóricas y prácticas.
Horizontal convective boiling of R1234yf, R134a, and R450A within a micro-fin tube :
Authors: Kedzierski Mark A , Kang Donggyu
Published: April 2022

This report presents local convective boiling heat transfer and Fanning friction factor measurements in a micro-fin tube for R134a and two possible low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant replacements for R134a: R1234yf and R450A. Test section heating was achieved with water in either counterflow or in parallel flow with the test refrigerant to provide for a range of heat fluxes for each thermodynamic quality. An existing correlation from the literature for single and multi-component mixtures was shown to not satisfactorily predict the convective boiling measurements for flow qualities greater than 40 %. Accordingly, a new correlation was developed specifically for the test fluids of this study so that a fair comparison of the heat transfer performance of the low GWP refrigerants to that of R134a could be made. The new correlation was used to compare the heat transfer coefficient of the three test fluids at the same heat flux, saturated refrigerant temperature, and refrigerant mass flux. The resulting example comparison, for the same operating conditions, showed that the heat transfer coefficient of the multi-component R450A and the single-component R1234yf were, on average, 15 % less and 5 % less, respectively, than that of the single-component R134a. Friction factor measurements were also compared to predictions from an existing correlation. A new correlation for the friction factor was developed to provide a more accurate prediction. The measurements and the new models are important for the evaluation of potential low-GWP refrigerants replacements for R134a.
On the Dynamics of the Solar System I: Orbital Inclination and Nodal Precession
Authors:   Marin Drinov Academic Publishing House, Calvet Ramon González
Published: April 2022

The dynamic equations of the $n$-body problem are solved in relative coordinates and applied to the solar system, whence the mean variation rates of the longitudes of the ascending nodes and of the inclinations of the planetary orbits at J2000 have been calculated with respect to the ecliptic and to the Laplace invariable plane under the approximation of circular orbits. The theory so obtained supersedes the Lagrange-Laplace secular evolution theory. Formulas for the change from the equatorial and ecliptic coordinates to those of the Laplace invariable plane are also provided.
Octonionic Planes and Real Forms of $G_2$, $F_4$ and $E_6$
Authors:   Marin Drinov Academic Publishing House, Corradetti Daniele , Marrani Alessio , Chester David , Aschheim Raymond
Published: April 2022

In this work we present a useful way to introduce the octonionic projective and hyperbolic plane $\mathbb{O}P^{2}$ through the use of Veronese vectors. Then we focus on their relation with the exceptional Jordan algebra $\mathfrak{J}_{3}^{\mathbb{O}}$ and show that the Veronese vectors are the rank-one elements of the algebra. We then study groups of motions over the octonionic plane recovering all real forms of $\text{G}_{2}$, $\text{F}_{4}$ and $\text{E}_{6}$ groups and finally give a classification of all octonionic and split-octonionic planes as symmetric spaces.
Exploring the conformational diversity of proteins
Authors: Schlessinger Avner , Bonomi Massimiliano
Published: April 2022

An artificial intelligence-based method can predict distinct conformational states of membrane transporters and receptors.
How do Saudis ask for a favor? A Pragmatic Analysis
Authors: Alqahtani Abeer N.
Published: April 2022

This study focused on the speech act of asking for a favor in Saudi Arabic due to the lack of studies done on Saudi Arabic in general and favor asking in specific. The core strategy and modification strategies used in each response were investigated. It also examined whether degree of imposition has an influence on the shape of the act. Data were collected using a written discourse completion test (DCT) in which 90 female native speakers of Saudi Arabic were asked to request a favor in 8 situations that varied in the degree of imposition. It was found that both core strategy and modification use in favor asking in Saudi Arabic were significantly influenced by degree of imposition. It is hoped that this study would help to understand some aspects of the spoken language in Saudi society.
The Symbolic Representation of Evil and Good in William Golding’s Lord of the Flies
Authors: A. Al.Sobh Mahmoud , Z. Al Khamaiseh Ameen , M. Al-Zoubi Samer
Published: April 2022

This Study sheds a new light on William Golding’s view of evil and good in Lord of the Flies. For many writers, critics and theorists, evil is a societal construct, while good is an internal one. Both are structured by external factors. William Golding, however, believes that man has an inherent potential for evil and that it cannot by any means be a cultural product as has long been thought. Man’s potential for good, on the other hand, is dictated by law, common sense, culture and from the fact that man’s social engagement with others is inevitable. In Lord of the Flies, Golding seeks to give answers to the philosophical questions: Can man live a lone? Can there be a life in the absence of law and order? What would become of people should there be no society or civilization? Golding’s central argument centers on critiquing the inherent potential of man’s capacity for evil in the absence of law and order. In this study, there will be an examination of Golding’s pessimistic view of good and evil in light of the modern literary definition of these polarities.
Freedom, Choice and Achieving Self-Realisation in the Dystopian World of Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler
Authors: Rezaei Zahra , Baizura Bahar Ida , Abdullah Mohan Zahraa
Published: April 2022

This study examines how the American science fiction author Octavia Butler (1947-2006) reflects the issue of how Olamina, the protagonist of Parable of the Talents (1998), attempts to establish a new religion, Earthseed, while changing her dystopian world. Butler is a distinguished novelist who brings to light the narrative on human life and challenges in a society where individuals are treated with discrimination and deprived of their rights, freedom, and independence, and takes a serious note of these topics by offering a representative portrait of the American society through her fiction. Here, we explore issues of human freedom, choice and self-realisation in a civil society by utilising a novel combination of the concepts of freedom and choice by John Rawls and Isaiah Berlin as well as self-realisation by Karl Marx as the fundamental elements to examine Olamina’s belief, attitude and the act of making choices. Our findings reveal that Olamina becomes an assertive and independent woman through two stages of self-realisation, namely self-actualisation and self-externalisation: she finds her voice, succeeds in challenging her ideological social system and, at last, successfully spreads her new philosophical ideas to another part of the world. Through our original methodology of combining the concepts of freedom, choice and self-realisation, we found that Butler has skillfully depicted the social and technological evolutions which have caused the futuristic dystopias in 2030s California, and further illustrates the ways that characters can confront these changes if given the freedom and the autonomy to act and change their oppressive existence.
Effect of Rice Value Chain Programme on Rice Production in the Gambia
Authors: Gomez David , Akpen-Ageh Edward , Ann Kwaghngu Hembafan
Published: April 2022

This study on the effects of rice value chain programme on rice farmers’ production was conducted in the Central River Region of the Gambia. The objective of the study seeks the effect of the rice value chain programme on rice farmers’ production in Central River Region of The Gambia. The instruments used for data collection was Focus Group Discussion and In-Depth Interview. The study selected two (2) of the districts from Kuntaur Local Government Area and three (3) from Janjanbureh Local Government Area using purposive sampling technique after which simple random sampling technique was used to select sixteen (16) villages out of which three hundred and eighty-four (384) farmers were randomly selected for the study. The data collected was transcribed for all the focus group and interview comments, the comments were rearranged to have answers which were grouped together for each interview protocol. The findings revealed that, farmers benefitted from the rice value chain programme through interventions such as; available improved seed varieties and fertilizer which have improved rice production. However, challenges still exist in the form of insufficient fertilizer, seeds and market structures. From these findings, it is recommended that Non-Governmental Organizations and investors should supplement government efforts by providing sufficient and quality inputs (seed/fertilizer/machinery) and credit facilities to the rice farmers at a subsidized rate and on time and strengthen the linkages between farmer groups/cooperatives with buyers (Producer-Buyer linkage) for easy market access.
Estimation of Import Demand Elasticities, In the BPCG Model and the Import Demand Function (The Case Study of Iran)
Authors: Safari Saeede
Published: April 2022

In this study, the demand elasticities of import are estimated, with two approaches, the balance of payments constrained growth (BPCG) or Thirlwall model and the import demand function, by using data in Iran during the period 1980 to 2018 and ARDL method.

According to BPCG model, economic growth is equal to the ratio of export growth to income elasticity of import demand, so it is related to the growth of exports and income elasticity of import demand in the long run.

Based on this model, if national income increase and the income elasticity of import demand is high, the imports increase, the effect of export growth and consequently economic growth decreases.

The results showed that in the long run, the income elasticity of import demand in BPCG model isequal to 0.04 and based on the import demand function is 0.34 and the relative price elasticity of import demand (the ratio of import price to domestic price) is -0.52. Therefore, imports in Iran have been more affected by price than income effects.

Due to the smaller amount of income elasticity of import demand in both models and based on the BPCG model, the greater income elasticity of import demand, reduces the effect of export growth coefficient, it can be concluded that the magnitude of this elasticity has not been a constraint to Iran's economic growth. Given the significant impact of prices on imports, economic planners should focus on increasing the competitiveness of domestic products.
Complex Coronary Intervention in Elderly Patients with Post Open Heart Surgery Status with Calcified Coronaries
Authors: Khan Zakia A.
Published: April 2022

Elderly patients pose a big challenge for coronary revascularization due to complex lesions, multiple comorbidities. We report a case PCI in a78-year-old female with prior open-heart surgery and coronary angiogram showing severe calcific diseased vessels using new plaque modification technique, Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL). The patient is on routine follow-up, and she is stable and asymptomatic at nine months follow-up.
Heart Failure Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Akrim M. , Jourani S. , Chachi A. , Hattaoui M. EL.
Published: April 2022

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the joints. Extra-articular features are very common. We report a case of RA first diagnosed after an episode of congestive heart failure (CHF) and the evolution of left ventricular function after conventional treatment of CHF and immunosuppressive drugs. The patient, a 52-year-old man, with history of epilepsy and a stroke 6 years before, presented to the emergency department with increasing dyspnea. He had polyarthralgia 2 months before. The lower extremities had mild pitting edema. The musculoskeletal examination revealed synovial thickening of the metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal

joints, but there was no joint tenderness. The patient’s alanine aminotransferase, troponin levels and CRP were slightly elevated. His renal function was preserved. The electrocardiogram (EKG) was normal. An echocardiogram performed in showed a global hypokinetic dilated cardiomyopathy with an ejection fraction of 15–20%, with apical thrombus. The patient was diagnosed with exacerbation

of congestive heart failure (CHF) and was treated with intravenous diuretics. This led to symptomatic improvement.  He got a conventional heart failure treatment with vit K antagonists. Coronarography was normal. Viral serologies were negative. The martial, phosphocalcic and thyroid markers were normal. However, the immunologic tests showed positive rheumatoid factor and anti-CCP. The diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy due to rheumatoid arthritis was retained. The patient was treated by corticosteroids and immunosuppressive agents. Patient was seen during routine follow-up after 6 months. Interestingly, echocardiographic findings were totally normal with left ventricular ejection fraction >50% and normal LV size.
Effect of Invasive Weed Biochar Mixed with Inorganic Fertilizer on Soil Physical and Chemical Properties in Semi-arid Region of India
Authors: Choudhary Payal , Prasad Mahendra , Choudhary Mukesh , Kumar Awanish , Mahawer Sonu Kumar , Srinivasan R. , Kumar Sunil
Published: April 2022

The application of different forms of organic material is a traditional strategy used to sustain soil fertility by replenishing soil organic matter (SOM) and enhancing nutrient profile for crops. This study focuses on the comparative efficacy of biochar prepared from locally available invasive weed biomass (Parthenium hysterophorus L. and Lantana camara L.) with or without inorganic fertilization on soil properties and nutrient availability in post harvested soils. Results revealed that soil bulk density (BD) was significantly decreased with application of biochar @ 5 t ha-1 and 10 t ha-1 along with 75% RDF (Recommended dose of fertilizers) as compared to control while water holding capacity (WHC) significantly increased in the range of 18.40-32.78% as compared to RDF by the application of Parthenium hysterophorus L. and Lantana camara L. biochar @ 2.5 t ha-1, 5.0 t ha-1 and 10.0 t ha-1 along with 75% RDF. It was also observed that Parthenium hysterophorus L. and Lantana camara L. biochar along with 75% RDF addition to soil increased SOC (5.17 g kg-1 to 7.99 g kg-1) and cation exchange capacity (CEC) by 3.36-37.14% as compared with control, depending on the quantity of biochar application. Similar trends were also reported in case of available macro and micro nutrients in the post harvest soil. Therefore, application of invasive weed biochar with inorganic fertilization is considered as promising  strategy for improve physical and chemical properties of soils and soil health in semi-arid ecosystem.