bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ecological modernization of Russia: Public request
Authors:   Expert group “European dialogue”, Moscow, Russia, Gontmakher E.Sh. , Davydova A. V. ,   Ecological journalist, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
Published: November 2022

The success of Russia’s ecological modernization and decarbonization of the Russian economy can be ensured only by the joint efforts of all public institutions and, above all, the state, business and civil society. At the same time, it is diffi cult to assess the criticality of contribution of each institution. The only certain thing is: if at least one of the above-mentioned institutions is not involved in this activity, the probability of Russia’s environmental modernization success becomes extremely low. As world experience shows, public consensus on the goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and specifi c measures to achieve these goals is extremely important. For Russia, which economy is built basically on the extraction, production and export of carbonintensive products, the transformation of the socio-economic model will have serious social consequences, therefore, building a dialogue with society, taking into account the real opinion of the citizens and developing measures to support the population for a fair transition to a low-carbon development model are of crucial importance.
Typologization of industrial systems in the countries of Central-Eastern and South-Eastern Europe
Authors:   Institute of Economics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Lobanov M. M. ,   Moscow School of Economics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia, Zvezdanovic Lobanova J. ,   Institute of Social Sciences, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, Zvezdanovic M. ,   Academy of National Security, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia
Published: November 2022

The differences between the countries of Central-Eastern and South-Eastern Europe in terms of socio-economic and, in particular, industrial development suggests the use of complex approach to their study. At the same time, the formation of industrial potential takes place in similar, but not identical institutional conditions, which allows the development of typologies and classifi cations as a result of qualitative and quantitative data generalization. We analyzed intraregional differences in indicators of industrial production dynamics, its role in the economic development, the supply and cost of labor resources, foreign trade diversifi cation and the level of foreign capital penetration, structural rationalization and the effi ciency of enterprises. In addition, on the example of the countries of the region, the relationship between labor productivity and the share of foreign companies in the production structure was studied. The proposed typology of industrial systems in CEE and SEE countries is based on a comparison of two groups of indicators characterizing 1) the main trend in the industrial development and its contribution to economic growth (reindustrialization, recurrent / repeated deindustrialization, persistent deindustrialization, secondary / market industrialization); 2) the effi ciency of factors of production, the extent of involvement in global economic relations, the focus on the products with high added-value (intensive, extensive and transitional industrial development).
Lessons from the NEP experience for solving contemporary economic problems (to the 100th anniversary of the transition to NEP)
Authors:   Institute of Economics, Russian Academy of Sciences Moscow, Russia, Goland Yu. M.
Published: November 2022

The article analyzes the experience of New economic policy (NEP), some of its features, the study of which may be helpful in solving the problems of the modern domestic economy. Certain similarities are obvious between the mixed economy of the NEP period, which V. Lenin called state capitalism, and the modern market economy with the growing role of the state. Within the framework of the chosen topic of NEP lessons, fi ve key research areas have been identifi ed: 1) selection of qualifi ed personnel, 2) limitation of the excessive control system, 3) monetary policy, combining fi ghting infl ation and stimulating economic growth, 4) a stable exchange rate of the domestic currency or devaluation; 5) attracting foreign capital. For each of these areas, the problems during the NEP period are highlighted. They were caused not only by the complexity of the economic recovery following the civil war. Contradictions in the ruling stratum of the Communist Party were also of great importance. The communists with high posts in the economy considered the development of productive forces to be the main priority and proceeded from the need to stimulate an increase in production. Party ideologists and apparatchiks, representatives of various control bodies, were guided primarily by political and ideological considerations. As a result of these contradictions, economic policy was often inconsistent. The study of the NEP experience lets us fi nd the positive lessons that can be used in modern conditions, and those negative features that should not be repeated.
The prospects for ecological modernization of Russian economy
Authors:   HSE University, Moscow, Russia, Safonov G. V. , Potashnikov V. Yu. ,   RANEPA, Moscow, Russia, Safonov M. G. ,   University of Chicago, USA, Stetsenko A. V. ,   HSE University, Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia, Kozeltsev M. L. ,   HSE University, Moscow, Russia, Dorina A. L. ,   HSE University, Moscow, Russia, Semakina A. A. ,   HSE University, Moscow, Russia, Sizonov A. G. ,   HSE University, Moscow, Russia
Published: November 2022

Development of the Russian economy over the last 20 years was based on intensive exploitation of natural resources that has led to a signifi cant increase of negative impacts on the environment, including growth of pollution and emissions of greenhouse gases. The environmental problems are also worsening on the global level, and the international community adopted several treaties aimed at reaching the goals of sustainable, socially, and environmentally balanced development. The “green” transformation of world economy leads to the fundamental changes in energy, industries, transport systems, switch to the eco-friendly business models, orientation of fi nancial fl ows and investments towards decarbonization of world economy. Phasing-out of fossil fuels and pollution-intensive products may result in signifi cant losses of export revenues, lack of access to capital and investment for Russia, if the ecological modernization of its economy would not happen. The projections based on TIMES model showed that Russia is capable to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 75–88% below 1990 level by 2050, while GDP per capita would increase threefold. It would ensure reaching the carbon neutrality goal by 2060 and compliance with the international commitments under the ecological conventions and agreements.
كفاءة مشروع السابلة الكبير )الاروائي( واستثماراته
Authors: Saadi Hussein Karim
Published: November 2022

تناول البحث مشروع السابلة الكبيرة والذي يعد من المشاريع الكبيرة التي تغطي مساحات زراعية كبيرة من الأراضي التابعة إلى شعبة زراعة الرفاعي في شمال محافظة ذي قار وجنوب محافظة ميسان إذ بلغت المساحة الكلية للأراضي الزراعية (324156/دونم) منها ( 138127/دونم) صالحة للزراعة في حين المساحة غير الصالحة للزراعة تقدر (186029/دونم),كما ان المشروع يصل بمياهه إلى اراضي زراعيه تقع في الجهات الغربية ليجري مسافه بداية حدود تفرعه إلى نهاياته مسافة 60كم, لذلك درست المشروع في ثلاثة مباحث خصص المبحث الاول للاطار النظري وأهمية منطقة الدراسة  وتناول المبحث الثاني المقومات الطبيعية لمنطقة الدراسة والدراسة الجغرافية للمشروع وكذلك مصدر مياهه وانحدار الارض والاتجاه الذي يجري نحوه المشروع وتاريخ انشائه ومراحل تطوره وتفرعاته وتناول المبحث الثالث الاحتياجات المائية لمنطقة الدراسة وكفاءة المشروع والمشاكل والحلول.
Recovery in the context of post-stroke aphasia: A concept analysis
Authors: Gleeson Laoighse , Jagoe Caroline
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND: The term ‘recovery’ frequents the literature relating to aphasia, however there has been limited research directly investigating the concept (or meaning) the term represents. OBJECTIVE: To present a concept analysis of ‘recovery’ in the context of post-stroke aphasia and investigate the consistency in meaning, use and interpretation of the concept, in relation the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA). METHODS: Rodgers’ evolutionary method of concept analysis was used to analyse the studies retrieved through a systematic search of PubMed and CINAHL bibliographic databases and a journal search of Aphasiology. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) were used as frameworks to explore the correspondence of the concept of ‘recovery’ with current speech and language therapy service delivery approaches. RESULTS: Seventy-one papers were retrieved and analysis revealed six core attributes of the concept; recovery as (1) a process (2) variable dependant (3) existing on a spectrum (4) facilitated (5) quantifiable (6) subject to deceleration. The concept of recovery was found to be impairment-oriented, demonstrating a poor overall correspondence with current frameworks underpinning service delivery. CONCLUSIONS: Facilitating recovery in the context of post-stroke aphasia is a widely discussed therapeutic priority, yet the concept of recovery itself remains ambiguous. Clarification of the current conceptual status of recovery is necessary to ensure consistency in meaning, use and interpretation of the concept, in recognition of its potential implications on research and service delivery.
The efficacy of low molecular weight heparin is reduced in COVID-19
Authors: Watson Oliver , Zaldua Jun-Cezar , Pillai Suresh , Whitley Janet , Howard Matthew , Lawrence Matthew , Hawkins Karl , Morris Keith , Evans Phillip Adrian
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND: A significant degree of mortality and morbidity in COVID-19 is through thromboembolic complications, only partially mitigated by anticoagulant therapy. Reliable markers of infection severity are not fully established. OBJECTIVES: This study investigated whether visco-elastic biomarkers predict disease severity on presentation to the Emergency Department (ED) and how they measure response to anticoagulation METHODS: Patients testing positive for COVID-19 at a large University Teaching Hospital ED were recruited at presentation. Multiple blood samples were taken throughout hospital admission to monitor disease progression with end outcome recorded. Visco-elastic markers, fractal dimension (df) and Time to Gel Point (TGP) which measure the properties of the incipient clot were compared in patients with and without anticoagulation by Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH). RESULTS: TGP and df did not predict severity of infection with COVID-19. Although LMWH prolonged TGP, there was no change in df indicating LMWH did not change clot microstructure. CONCLUSIONS: Therapeutic efficacy of LMWH appears blunted in COVID-19 infection. This may be due to the inflammatory state creating a resistance to LMWH activity, which may explain why LMWH appears less effective in COVID-19 compared to other disease states. COVID-19 was not predicted by visco-elastic testing at the time of ED presentation.
Immediate association of navicular bone height and plantar intrinsic muscle size with toe flexion task: An ultrasound-based study
Authors: Ishihara Honoka , Komiya Makoto , Esaki Hinata , Tsuchida Koki , Ishida Ayano , Tashiro Tsubasa , Tsutsumi Shogo , Maeda Noriaki , Urabe Yukio
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND:

Intrinsic foot muscle (IFM) dysfunction and poor foot arch are associated with various foot conditions. Toe flexor exercise (TFE) has been used to improve it; however, the immediate effects of TFE on each IFM and how it relates to changes in navicular bone height (NH) are unclear.

OBJECTIVE:

This study aimed to investigate acute muscle swelling in the IFM after TFE and the association between changes in NH and IFM size.

METHODS:

Fourteen adults participated in this study. NH and cross-sectional area (CSA) of the IFM were acquired pre and post- TFE. The CSA of the IFM, including the abductor hallucis (AbH), flexor hallucis brevis, flexor digitorum brevis, and quadratus plantae, was acquired with ultrasonography. In the TFE, each participant completed five sets of eight repetitions with maximum strength.

RESULTS:

The NH and CSA of all IFM significantly increased significantly post-TFE ([Formula: see text] 0.01). Only the increase in AbH was moderately and positively correlated with the change in NH ([Formula: see text] 0.54, [Formula: see text] 0.01).

CONCLUSION:

This study suggests that the acute swelling of AbH after TFE is associated with an immediate increase in NH, supporting the important role of AbH in the formation of foot arch.
The Role of Caspases in Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathophysiology Implications and Pharmacologic Modulation
Authors: Khezri Mohammad Rafi , Ghasemnejad-Berenji Morteza
Published: November 2022

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disorder worldwide. Although the main cause of the onset and development of AD is not known yet, neuronal death due to pathologic changes such as amyloid-β (Aβ) deposition, tau aggregation, neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and calcium dyshomeostasis are considered to be the main cause. At the present, there is no cure for this insidious disorder. However, accurate identification of molecular changes in AD can help provide new therapeutic goals. Caspases are a group of proteases which are known because of their role in cellular apoptosis. In addition, different caspases are involved in other cellular responses to the environment, such as induction of inflammation. Emerging evidence suggest that these proteases play a central role in AD pathophysiology due to their role in the processing of amyloid-β protein precursor, tau cleavage, and neuroinflammation. Therefore, it seems that targeting caspases may be a suitable therapeutic option to slow the progression of AD. This review focuses on the role of caspases in AD pathophysiology and introduce results from studies targeted caspases in different models of AD.
StegEdge: Privacy protection of unknown sensitive attributes in edge intelligence via deception
Authors: Zhang Jianfeng , Zhang Wensheng , Xu Jingdong
Published: November 2022

Due to the limited capabilities of user devices, such as smart phones, and the Internet of Things (IoT), edge intelligence is being recognized as a promising paradigm to enable effective analysis of the data generated by these devices with complex artificial intelligence (AI) models, and it often entails either fully or partially offloading the computation of neural networks from user devices to edge computing servers. To protect users’ data privacy in the process, most existing researches assume that the private (sensitive) attributes of user data are known in advance when designing privacy-protection measures. This assumption is restrictive in real life, and thus limits the application of these methods. Inspired by the research in image steganography and cyber deception, in this paper, we propose StegEdge, a conceptually novel approach to this challenge. StegEdge takes as input the user-generated image and a randomly selected “cover” image that does not pose any privacy concern (e.g., downloaded from the Internet), and extracts the features such that the utility tasks can still be conducted by the edge computing servers, while potential adversaries seeking to reconstruct/recover the original user data or analyze sensitive attributes from the extracted features sent from users to the server, will largely acquire information of the cover image. Thus, users’ data privacy is protected via a form of deception. Empirical results conducted on the CelebA and ImageNet datasets show that, at the same level of accuracy for utility tasks, StegEdge reduces the adversaries’ accuracy of predicting sensitive attributes by up to 38% compared with other methods, while also defending against adversaries seeking to reconstruct user data from the extracted features.
Design of chaotic black hole based feature selection with classification for Chronic Kidney Disease diagnosis
Authors: Gokiladevi M. , Santhoshkumar Sundar
Published: November 2022

Early identification of chronic kidney disease (CKD) becomes essential to reduce the severity level and mortality rate. Since medical diagnoses are equipped with latest technologies such as machine learning (ML), data mining, and artificial intelligence, they can be employed to diagnose the disease and aid decision making process. Since the accuracy of the classification model greatly depends upon the number of features involved, the feature selection (FS) approaches are developed which results in improved accuracy. With this motivation, this study designs a novel chaotic binary black hole based feature selection with classification model for CKD diagnosis, named CBHFSC-CKD technique. The proposed CBHFSC-CKD technique encompasses the design of chaotic black hole based feature selection (CBH-FS) to choose an optimal subset of features and thereby enhances the diagnostic performance. In addition, the bacterial colony algorithm (BCA) with kernel extreme learning machine (KELM) classifier is applied for the identification of CKD. Moreover, the design of BCA to optimally adjust the parameters involved in the KELM results in improved classification performance. A comprehensive set of simulation analyses is carried out and the results are inspected interms of different aspects. The simulation outcome pointed out the supremacy of the CBHFSC-CKD technique compared to other recent techniques interms of different measures.
Autoimmune and immune-mediated inflammatory diseases after exposure to acid-suppressive medication: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Nevalainen Anna , Nevalainen Olli P.O.
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND: Pharmacovigilance risk signals have proposed a relationship between the use of acid-suppressive medications and the development of certain autoimmune and immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. OBJECTIVE: A systematic review and a meta-analysis was performed. METHODS: We reviewed MEDLINE (Ovid) and Scopus for comparative observational studies between these diseases and previous exposure to proton-pump inhibitors (PPI), H2-receptor antagonists (H2RA), and antacids. The protocol was registered on the PROSPERO database (CRD42020192715). RESULTS: From 3,191 citations, 25 articles were eligible and covered 16 diseases. Microscopic colitis (MC) was studied the most (7 studies). In a random-effects meta-analysis, there was low certainty evidence (GRADE approach) of a non-significant relationship between exposure to any PPIs and MC (meta-OR 3.28, 95% CI 0.98–11.0, I2 98.2%, six studies, 4,436 PPI-exposed MC patients). Moderate certainty evidence pointed towards large odds of collagenous colitis after exposure to lansoprazole (meta-OR 14.5, 95% CI 9.37–22.3, I2 10.2%, three studies, 1,725 lansoprazole-exposed patients). After PPI exposure, the risk of rheumatoid arthritis was slightly increased based on low certainty evidence from two cohort studies totaling 475 diagnoses (meta-RR 1.62, 95% CI 1.12–2.34, I2 34.5%). CONCLUSIONS: In patients with MC, it would be reasonable to carefully review the indication of PPI, especially in CC patients using lansoprazole.
Determination of metal ions release from orthodontic archwires in artificial saliva using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometer (ICP-OES)
Authors: Ganidis Christos , Nikolaidis Alexandros K. , Gogos Christos , Koulaouzidou Elisabeth A.
Published: November 2022

Over the last decades many concerns have been raised regarding the migration of potentially toxic metals from the orthodontic appliances to the oral environment due to the dynamic dominant conditions. The current study aimed to investigate the effect of the oral environment acidity and aging time on the ion release from orthodontic archwires. For this purpose, dental archwires consisted of three different alloys were immersed in artificial saliva of varied pH values for 7 and 30 days at 37±1°C. The liquid extracts were then analyzed with inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometer (ICP-OES). It was found that the released ion species and the measured concentrations were not in accordance with manufacturers’ data. Furthermore, the leachates were mainly enriched with Cr and Ni ions by decreasing the saliva pH, while most of the archwires released the highest amounts of Ni, Mn and Cr ions after 30 days aging at pH = 3.5. Independent of the material type or the aging conditions, the total release of Ni and Cr ions was within the considered average dietary intake levels.
An analysis of preservice teachers’ scientific attitude in analytical chemistry laboratory with experiential learning
Authors: Alkan Fatma
Published: November 2022

The aim of this study is to examine in detail the effect of experiential learning in analytical chemistry laboratory on preservice teachers’ scientific attitudes and to examine their views on the qualitative analysis in analytical chemistry laboratory. The study group consisted of 27 preservice chemistry teachers. The study was designed by mixed method. The scientific attitude scale and note to self-form were used as data collection tools. From the results, it was observed that the scientific attitudes of preservice chemistry teachers increased significantly. When the scores in the sub-dimensions of the scientific attitude scale are compared, it is noteworthy that there is a significant difference in the third dimension “being a scientist or working in a job.” According to the note to self-form preservice teachers’ notes were categorised as cognitive field note, sensory field note, and psychomotor field note.
Exploratory study of the provision of academic and health-related accommodations to transition-age adolescents and emerging adults with spina bifida
Authors: Betz Cecily L. , Hudson Sharon M. , Skura Adam L. , Rajeev Nithya D. , Smith Kathryn A. , Van Speybroeck Alexander
Published: November 2022

PURPOSE: The purpose of this exploratory study was to investigate the types of academic and health-related accommodations provided to adolescents and emerging adults with spina bifida aged 9-20 years. METHODS: Data were extracted from the paper and electronic records of transition-age youth enrolled in the study. Four open ended items involved content analysis. RESULTS: The most frequently identified accommodation was enrollment in special education classes in 47.7% of the charts. Other academic accommodations that were most often reported were adaptive physical education (n = 71, 39.9%), tutoring (n = 28; 15.7%), and home schooling (n = 21; 11.8%). Clean intermittent catheterization was the most frequently identified health-related accommodation provided by the school nurse/aide (n = 57; 32%).The largest percentage of requests for additional accommodations were made during the middle school grades (15; 54.8%) followed by high school (10; 32.2%). CONCLUSION: Findings demonstrated that persistent issues were identified by parents/adolescents regarding the provision of school-related accommodations. This is a relevant area for clinical practice to ensure students with special health care needs and those with spina bifida receive the academic and health-related accommodations in their Individualized Education Program/504 plans.
Visual function assessment of Chinese cataract patients after individual aspheric intraocular lens implantation according to preoperative cornea spherical aberration
Authors: Duan Lian , Dang Guangfu , Ge Jinling , Gao Yang , Wang Lihua
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND: Aspheric intraocular lens (IOLs) implantation has been widely applied in cataract surgery. However, there is no consensus on the optimal guidance for the operations in IOLs implantation. OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the visual function of Chinese cataract patients six months after cataract surgery with two different guiding ideologies. METHODS: We evaluated 50 patients (61 eyes) with implantation of different aspheric IOLs (SN60WF IOLs, ZCB00 IOLs, PY-60AD IOLs, AO IOLs) 6 months after cataract surgery. Twenty-four patients (30 eyes) under individual implantation were ascribed to group 1 and 26 patients (31 eyes) with randomized implantation were ascribed to the control group (group 2). Postoperatively parameters included monocular best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), contrast sensitivity (CS), total spherical aberration Z (4, 0) at 5 mm pupil size, and patient satisfaction. The quality of life after operation was assessed through the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI VFQ-25). RESULTS: Six months after cataract operation, the contrast sensitivity with glare of group 1 at 2.5∘ was 0.697 ± 0.027, and 0.532 ± 0.049 in group 2. Besides, there was no significant difference at any other special frequency. The mean spherical aberration Z (4, 0) at 5 mm pupil size in group 1 was 0.015 ± 0.028 um, and in group 2 was 0.043 ± 0.109 um, with a significant difference (p< 0.01). The mean scores obtained from NEI VFQ-25 were not significantly different. CONCLUSION: It is effective to implant aspheric IOLs individually according to preoperative corneal spherical aberration. Patients obtained better contrast sensitivity with glare at 2.5∘, but there was no significant difference in BCVA, contrast sensitivity at other special frequency, and subjective visual function.
A shortcut weighted fusion pyramid network for microcalcification detection in breast mammograms
Authors: Zhao Huairui , Hua Jia , Geng Xiaochuan , Xu Jianrong , Guo Yi , Suo Shiteng , Zhou Yan , Wang Yuanyuan
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND: High-precision detection for individual and clustered microcalcifications in mammograms is important for the early diagnosis of breast cancer. Large-scale differences between the two types and low-contrast images are major difficulties faced by radiologists when performing diagnoses. OBJECTIVE: Deep learning-based methods can provide end-to-end solutions for efficient detection. However, multicenter data bias, the low resolution of network inputs, and scale differences between microcalcifications lead to low detection rates. Aiming to overcome the aforementioned limitations, we propose a pyramid feature network for microcalcification detection in mammograms, MicroDMa, with adaptive image adjustment and shortcut connections. METHODS: First, mammograms from multiple centers are represented as histograms and cropped by adaptive image adjustment, which mitigates the impact of dataset bias. Second, the proposed shortcut connection pyramid network ensures that the feature map contains more information for multiscale objects, while a shortcut path that jumps over layers enhances the efficiency of feature propagation from bottom to top. Third, the weights of each feature map at different scales in the fusion are trainable; thus, the network can automatically learn the contributions of all feature maps in the fusion stage. RESULT: Experiments were conducted on our in-house dataset and the public dataset INbreast. When the average number of positives per image is one on the in-house dataset, the recall rates of MicroDMa are the 96.8% for individual microcalcification and 98.9% for clustered microcalcification, which are higher than 69.1% and 91.2% achieved by recent deep learning model. Free-response receiver operating characteristic curve of MicroDMa is also higher than other methods when models are performed on INbreast. CONCLUSION: MicroDMa network is better than other methods and it can effectively help radiologists detect and identify two types of microcalcifications in clinical applications.
Smart glasses and telehealth services by professionals in isolated areas in Korea: Acceptability and concerns
Authors: Lee Youngho , Kim Sun Kyung , Yoon Hyoseok , Choi Jongmyung , Go Younghye , Park Gun Woo
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND: Smart glass technology offers remote interaction between health professionals for telehealth, alleviating healthcare disparities in isolated areas. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the professionals’ perceptions of smart glass technology as a tool for telehealth and distance learning. METHOD: This mixed-method study on health professionals in 10 different island areas in Korea involved participants experiencing a smart glass-based telehealth system using the scenario of clinical consultation with remote specialists. A group pre- and post-test design was used to examine the change in attitude and perceived importance among health professionals about using smart glasses in telehealth. RESULTS: Forty-seven participants completed both pre-and post-evaluation of smart glasses. A positive, statistically significant change in participants’ perceptions of smart glasses regarding their implications for telehealth and distance learning (p< 0.05) was found. Fifty-one health workers provided feedback on smart glasses, and a majority expressed their expectations of quality care with telehealth using advanced technology. The main concerns were patients’ privacy issues and inadequate technology for seamless application. CONCLUSION: The incorporation of smart glass technology offers great potential to enrich telehealth as well as distance learning for unskilled health professionals in isolated areas. Future studies are needed to increase efforts to secure a high level of acceptance for clinical consultation with remote specialists on this newly developed device.
Whole-body vibration training does not improve the static balance of older women in the eyes-open state: A randomized trial
Authors: Jiang Yunfei , Zhang Shuang
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND: The impact of the current most effective vibration frequency on the balance ability of the elderly needs further verification. OBJECTIVE: To explore the effect of whole-body vibration training (WBVT) at three different frequencies on the balance ability of older women. METHODS: Ninety-three older women were randomly divided into low frequency (15 Hz), intermediate frequency (30 Hz), high-frequency (45 Hz), and control groups. The subjects in the vibration group underwent WBVT of the same amplitude twice a week for approximately 15 min per session. RESULTS: The speed of movement of the centre of pressure in the left and right directions with eyes closed was 7.9% lower in the static balance ability test in the intermediate frequency group after 36 weeks (P< 0.05). In the high frequency group, after WBVT, the total length of centre of pressure movement and speed of centre of pressure movement in the left and right directions were 9.9% and 8.7% lower, respectively, in the dynamic balance test (P< 0.05), and the speed of closed eye movement in the left and right directions was 12.5% lower in the static balance test (P< 0.05). CONCLUSION: WBVT at 30 and 45 Hz improved static balance in the right and left directions when older women had their eyes closed. WBVT at 45 Hz improved dynamic balance in the right and left directions in older women, and WBVT did not improve static balance in older women when their eyes were open.
REACT DX registry: Real world REACTion to atrial high rate episodes detected in implantable cardioverter-defibrillator recipients with a DX lead
Authors: O’Connor Matthew , Kolb Christof , Klein Norbert , Rauwolf Thomas , Kuster Stefan , Kääb Stefan , Tilz Roland Richard , Bänsch Dietmar , Ince Hüseyin , Belke Roberto , Hauser Tino , Rietsch Katrin , Krämer Jan F. , Wessel Niels , Lennerz Carsten
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with significant morbidity and is predicted by atrial high rate events. The early detection of AF is paramount to timely interventions to reduce the morbidity of AF. The DX ICD system combined with Home Monitoring® allows for continuous atrial rhythm monitoring without the need for a dedicated atrial lead. OBJECTIVE: To establish the reaction to and timing of reactions to the detection of atrial high rate episodes (AHRE). METHODS: A prospective cohort of DX ICD systems was followed up and the response to AHREs was collected and evaluated. RESULTS: A total of 234 patients were enrolled; an AHRE ⩾ 6 min was detected in 13.7% of patients (n= 32) within a mean follow-up duration of 16 months. A high rate of oral anticoagulation (OAC) prescription was seen with the detection of AHREs in patients with a not-low risk CHA2DS2-VASc score. There was a delay in this prescription highlighting the potential to improve the timeliness of patient care in this group of patients. CONCLUSIONS: The DX ICD system provides rapid and ongoing atrial rhythm monitoring such that physicians are rapidly aware of AHRE without the need for a dedicated atrial lead, but local protocols are needed to improve the response time of anti-coagulation prescription.
Assessment of artificial intelligence-aided reading in the detection of nasal bone fractures
Authors: Yang Cun , Yang Lei , Gao Guo-Dong , Zong Hui-Qian , Gao Duo
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is a promising diagnostic adjunct in fracture detection. However, few studies describe the improvement of clinicians’ diagnostic accuracy for nasal bone fractures with the aid of AI technology. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to determine the value of the AI model in improving the diagnostic accuracy for nasal bone fractures compared with manual reading. METHODS: A total of 252 consecutive patients who had undergone facial computed tomography (CT) between January 2020 and January 2021 were enrolled in this study. The presence or absence of a nasal bone fracture was determined by two experienced radiologists. An AI algorithm based on the deep-learning algorithm was engineered, trained and validated to detect fractures on CT images. Twenty readers with various experience were invited to read CT images with or without AI. The accuracy, sensitivity and specificity with the aid of the AI model were calculated by the readers. RESULTS: The deep-learning AI model had 84.78% sensitivity, 86.67% specificity, 0.857 area under the curve (AUC) and a 0.714 Youden index in identifying nasal bone fractures. For all readers, regardless of experience, AI-aided reading had higher sensitivity ([94.00 ± 3.17]% vs [83.52 ± 10.16]%, P< 0.001), specificity ([89.75 ± 6.15]% vs [77.55 ± 11.38]%, P< 0.001) and AUC (0.92 ± 0.04 vs 0.81 ± 0.10, P< 0.001) compared with reading without AI. With the aid of AI, the sensitivity, specificity and AUC were significantly improved in readers with 1–5 years or 6–10 years of experience (all P< 0.05, Table 4). For readers with 11–15 years of experience, no evidence suggested that AI could improve sensitivity and AUC (P= 0.124 and 0.152, respectively). CONCLUSION: The AI model might aid less experienced physicians and radiologists in improving their diagnostic performance for the localisation of nasal bone fractures on CT images.
The role of serum markers PAPP-A β-hCG, AFP, and uE3 in predicting the risk of preeclampsia in early, middle, and late pregnancy
Authors: Zhang Weiyi , Liang Hongping
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND: Preeclampsia (PE) has adverse effects on pregnant women, fetuses, and newborns [1], and accounts for 3%–10% of pregnancy-related diseases globally. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to screen a series of prenatal markers (pregnancy-associated plasma protein [PAPP-A], β-human chorionic gonadotropin [β-hCG], alpha fetoprotein [AFP], and estriol [uE3]) to establish a risk model and evaluate the diagnostic values of the markers for predicting PE. METHODS: Sixty-five pregnant women were enrolled in this study. They were divided into two groups containing healthy pregnant women (n= 51, the non-PE group) and pregnant women with PE (n= 14, the PE group). According to the stage of pregnancy, the pregnant women in each group were divided into early, middle, and late pregnancy groups for statistical analysis. The levels of PAPPA-A β-hCG, AFP, and uE3 were compared among these groups. Then, a risk model was established, and PE was diagnosed using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve results. RESULTS: In the early pregnancy group, the differences in the levels of PAPP-A, AFP, and uE3 between the PE and non-PE groups were statistically significant (P< 0.001, P= 0.029, and P= 0.033, respectively), while the difference in the single remaining marker was not statistically significant. A ROC curve analysis revealed that in early pregnancy, the sensitivity and specificity of PAPP-A were 76.5% and 71.4%, respectively, and the sensitivity and specificity of β-hCG were 82.4% and 57.1%, respectively. The sensitivity and specificity of the combination of the two markers for diagnosing PE were 86.3% and 57.1%, respectively. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated that the combination of PAPP-A and β-hCG has diagnostic value for PE in pregnant women. Accordingly, we should formulate innovative PE screening strategies to target the prevention of PE and create important conditions for predictive and preventive personalized medical treatments.
A review on ergonomics evaluations of virtual reality
Authors: Chen Yumiao , Wu Ziting
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND: Virtual reality (VR) is a combination of technologies that allow the user to interact with a computer-simulated environment with the experience of immersion, interactivity, and imagination. However, ergonomic problems related to virtual reality have adverse effects on the health and experience of users, which restrict the application of virtual reality technology. OBJECTIVE: The paper aims to provide an overview of the ergonomics evaluation of VR for further development of software and hardware of VR. METHODS: This paper describes and discusses the ergonomics issues involved in the software and hardware of VR from three aspects: visual, physiological, and cognitive. The paper also summarizes the research methods and evaluation metrics. RESULTS: Many attempts have been made to study ergonomics issues of VR, mainly including pressure, muscle fatigue, thermal comfort, visual fatigue, and motion sickness. Ergonomics studies are very valuable for research related to virtual reality. There is a summary table that lists the main evaluation metrics and methods. CONCLUSIONS: According to current research, this review gives three recommendations for further research on VR, which will be helpful for further human-centered research and design work within the VR industry.
An analysis of teleworking management practices
Authors: de Sousa Figueira Andrea , Reis Costa Stella Regina , Ferraz Fernando Toledo , Rampasso Izabela Simon , Resende David Nunes
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND: Organizational changes in the traditional work models demand studies on the management of the so called “Teleworking”. OBJECTIVE: This research aims to analyse the teleworking management practices to subside organizations and leaders to improve their performance and enhance workers quality of life. METHODS: A survey was carried out with teleworkers to obtain their perception of the analyzed factors, using the survey monkey tool. The collected data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares – Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). RESULTS: The validated model for the practices analysis is composed of the constructs: business management, physical and people infrastructure, leadership, self-esteem, and job satisfaction. Based on the analysis carried out, it is suggested that organizations establish organizational telework policies, follow government policies and provide communication and competence plans. Moreover, it is crucial providing technologies and support to them and develop people management practices in teleworking. Leaders must provide confidence, a teleworking culture, professional advancement, integration, well-being, negotiation of goals and a training plan. The teleworker’s satisfaction is due to the sustainability related to the work model and its choice defined by personal motivation, balance between personal and professional life and a sense of belonging. CONCLUSIONS: All variables observed, linked to the constructs and validated, can be considered by managers to improve human resource management and obtain better productivity results.
PHASE COMPOSITION AND OXIDATION DEGREE OF VANADIUM IN CATALYSTS FOR OXIDATIVE DEHYDROGENATION OF PROPANE
Authors:   Acad. M. Naghiyev Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, Sardarly А.М.
Published: November 2022

The phase composition of vanadium and vanadium-antimony-containing samples of γ-Al2O3 and the degree of oxidation of vanadium in them were examined by XRD and EPR methods, respectively. The data of XRD and EPR spectroscopy show the formation of highly dispersed vanadium-oxygen and vanadiumantimony-oxygen structures on the surface of the support. It is shown that the EPR spectra of the studied samples are due to "isolated" vanadium ions with an oxidation state of +4 in nonstoichiometric vanadium-oxygen and vanadium-antimony-oxygen formations with a square pyramid local environment structure with a characteristic V=O double bond. The EPR spectra of two types of paramagnetic centers of vanadium, which differ in the distortion of the square-pyramidal structure of the local environment of the vanadium ion, were identified. It was established that the number of ions with an oxidation state of +4 in V,Sb-containing samples depends on the V/Sb ratio in them.
ТЕОРЕТИКО-МЕТОДИЧНІ ЗАСАДИ АНАЛІЗУ ІННОВАЦІЙНОГО РОЗВИТКУ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА
Authors: Кащена Наталія , Чміль Євген
Published: November 2022

У статті обґрунтовано теоретико-методичні засади аналізу інноваційного розвитку підприємства. Зазначено, що інвестиції, інновації та нововведення, які здатні забезпечити найвищий ефект при затраті найменшого ресурсу у всіх сферах економічної діяльності, є ключовим драйвером успішної відбудови економіки України у повоєнний час. Акцентовано увагу на необхідності трансформації існуючих підходів до управління підприємницькими структурами з орієнтацією на всебічний аналіз потенціалу формування та рівня інноваційного розвитку. Обґрунтовано сутність категорії «інноваційний розвиток підприємства» як об’єкта аналізу, та визначено компоненти його методичного базису. Запропоновано здійснювати експрес-оцінку рівня інноваційного розвитку підприємства із застосуванням критеріїв прибутку і надприбутку.
ФІНАНСОВО-ЕКОНОМІЧНА БЕЗПЕКА ЯК ОСНОВА БЕЗПЕКИ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА
Authors: Потапюк І.П. , Мазіленко С.С. , Прусова М.О.
Published: November 2022

У статті розглянуто наявні підходи до трактування поняття «економічна безпека підприємства». Складовим елементом економічної безпеки є фінансова безпека підприємства – це динамічна складова, яка змінюється під впливом факторів та загроз з боку внутрішнього та зовнішнього бізнес-середовища. Найважливішим видом безпеки в сучасних умовах є фінансово-економічна безпека підприємства. Обґрунтовано значущість ролі фінансово-економічної безпеки підприємства. На сучасному етапі фінансово-економічна безпека підприємства є надзвичайно складною системою, яка містить у собі різноманітні складові, що спрямовані на забезпечення ефективності управління та використання усіх видів ресурсів підприємства. Розглянуто системний підхід до формування основних елементів управління системою фінансової безпеки.
ОБЛІКОВА СТАВКА ЯК ІНСТРУМЕНТ МОНЕТАРНОЇ ПОЛІТИКИ: ПРОГНОЗУВАННЯ МЕТОДАМИ ЕКОНОМЕТРИЧНОГО АНАЛІЗУ
Authors: Зомчак Л.М. , Лапінкова А.О.
Published: November 2022

У статті спрогнозовано облікову ставку України із використанням монетарного правила Тейлора на основі прогнозів макроекономічних індикаторів розвитку економіки України, отриманих із використанням авторегресійних економетричних моделей. Реалізовано підхід до моделювання реального ВВП України на квартальних даних за період 2012-2021 роки, який передбачає врахування економічних показників, що мають вплив на рівень реального ВВП (індекс споживчих цін, кількість безробітного населення, експорт товарів та послуг, капітальні інвестиції та обмінний курс гривні до долара США), за допомогою авторегресійних економетричних методів, ARIMA та VAR моделі використані для прогнозування реального ВВП України. Слід зазначити, що моделі показують тенденцію реального ВВП до повномасштабного вторгнення в Україну, оскільки відсутні оновлені статистичні дані. За допомогою рівняння Тейлора оцінене значення облікової ставки України.
ІНТЕРНЕТ-ТРЕЙДИНГ НА БІРЖОВОМУ РИНКУ: ТЕОРЕТИЧНИЙ ТА АНАЛІТИЧНИЙ ОГЛЯД
Authors: Кириченко А.В. , Давидова А.О.
Published: November 2022

У статті виділено основні фактори, що сприяли динамічному розвитку інтернет-трейдингу на біржовому ринку. Проаналізовано специфіку основних систем інтернет-трейдингу на біржовому ринку, їх переваги та недоліки. Досліджено класифікацію інтернет-трейдингу за основними економічними елементами. Згруповано основні переваги та недоліки інтернет-трейдингу на біржовому ринку. Оцінено динаміку обсягів торгів за видами фінансових інструментів за період з 2014-2021 рр. та, за її результатами, обґрунтовано потенціал розвитку фондового ринку України. Проведено дослідження структури світового ринку криптовалют за рівнем капіталізації. Проаналізовано розвиток ринку криптовалют та його популярність в Україні. На основі проведених досліджень обґрунтовано перспективи розвитку інтернет-трейдингу на біржовому ринку.
Sustainable Soil Management for Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture Through Micronutrient Inclusion In Boro Rice Cultivation
Authors: Biswas PK , Samia S , Shome S
Published: November 2022

The experiment was conducted in Boro season, 2020-21 to compare the performance of fortified rice variety BRRI dhan84 with non-fortified mega variety BRRI dhan89 and their suitable combinations for maximum growth and yield. Treatments were: two rice variety viz., i) BRRI dhan84 (V1) and ii) BRRI dhan89 (V2) in the main plot and seven different fertilizer management viz., i) No fertilizer (F1), ii) Recommended NPKS (RFD) with Zn as basal (F2), iii) RFD + Zn as foliar at anthesis (F3), iv) RFD + Zn & B as foliar at anthesis (F4), v) 50% RFD + 50% Cowdung as basal (F5), vi) 50% RFD + 50% Cowdung + Zn & B as basal (F6) and vii) 50% RFD + 50% Cowdung as basal + Zn & B as foliar at anthesis (F7) in the sub-plot. The experiment was laid out in a Split-plot design having 3 replications. No significant variations observed between the two varieties for almost all the studied characters except filled grains panicle-1 where the variety BRRI dhan89 showed higher number of grains (116.14) than the other variety. Foliar application of zinc and born (F4) gave the highest plant height (102.54 cm), effective tillers hill-1 (12.83) that similar (13.00) with F2 (recommended NPKS with Zn as basal), panicle length (25.91 cm), 1000-grain weight (23.58 g), grain yield (7.67 t ha-1), biological yield (14.85 t ha-1) and harvest index (51.69%). The interaction of V2F4 and V1F4 resulted superior response for almost all the studied parameters. Foliar application of zinc and boron (F4) along with RFD increased 8.79 and 27.45% yield in BRRI dhan89 compared to that of foliar (F3) and basal (F2) application of zinc, respectively that was 17.11 and 26.77% for the other rice variety BRRI dhan84.

Bangladesh Agron. J. 2022, 25(1): 97-103
The Buongiorno model with Brownian and thermophoretic diffusion for MHD casson nanofluid over an inclined porous surface
Authors: Gurrampati Venkata Ramana Reddy , Vijaya Kolli
Published: November 2022

The key goal of the study under concern is to test the effects of Brownian movement and thermophoresis dispersion on MHD Casson nanofluid limit layer stream over a nonlinear slanted permeable extending surface, with the impact of convective limits and warm radiation with synthetic response. Nonlinear ODEs are gotten from overseeing nonlinear PDEs by utilizing good comparability changes. The amounts related with building angles, for example, skin grating, Nusselt number and Sherwood number alongside different effects of material factors on the speed, temperature, and focus, are explained and explained with outlines. The numerical consequences of the current investigation are acquired through the Runge-Kutta Fehlberg strategy alongside shooting procedure and in constraining sense are diminished to the distributed outcomes for precision reason.