bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Combined versus sequential penetrating keratoplasty and cataract surgery for herpes simplex keratitis: a retrospective study
Authors: Wang Yani , Cheng Jun , Yang Nannan , Li Ting , Dong Yanling , Xie Lixin
Published: July 2023

Purpose

To compare the surgical outcomes of combined penetrating keratoplasty (PK) and cataract surgery with those of sequential surgery (cataract surgery after PK) for herpes simplex keratitis (HSK).

Methods

The medical records of consecutive patients diagnosed with HSK who underwent combined or sequential PK and cataract surgery in active and stable stages between June 2015 and June 2022 were reviewed retrospectively. Complications, graft survival, endothelial cell density (ECD), and final BCVA were compared and analyzed between both surgical methods in each stage.

Results

A total of 171 eyes of 171 patients were enrolled, including active stage (69 combined, 46 sequential) and stable stage (34 combined, 22 sequential). The average follow up was 24.2 ± 15.8 months (range, 3 months – 48 months). The final BCVA had obvious improvement and the postoperative ECD was not different in combined and sequential groups of each stage. In sequential group of active stage, 66.7% of persistent epithelial defects and 50% of HSK recurrence occurred within 3 months after cataract surgery; nevertheless, compared to that in sequential group, capsular rupture (p = 0.021), persistent epithelial defects (p = 0.027), and HSK recurrence (p = 0.035) occurred more frequently in combined group, leading to a lower graft survival rate (p = 0.045); at the last visit, 46.4 and 67.4% of grafts remained clear in combined and sequential groups, respectively. By contrary, 82.4 and 50.0% of grafts remained clear in stable stages of combined and sequential groups at the last visit, respectively, and a higher graft survival rate was observed in combined group (p = 0.030).

Conclusion

Although the postoperative ECD is not different between two surgical groups in each stage, sequential surgery in active stage of HSK seems to have advantages in less complications and higher graft survival rate, whereas combined surgery in stable stage has a better outcome than that in sequential surgery.
Comparative analysis of proteomes and transcriptomes revealed the molecular mechanism of development and nutrition of Pleurotus giganteus at different fruiting body development stages
Authors: Yu Hailong , Jiang Ning , Yan Miaomiao , Cheng Xuan , Zhang Lujun , Zhai Dandan , Liu Jianyu , Zhang Meiyan , Song Chunyan , Yu Hao , Li Qiaozhen
Published: July 2023

Pleurotus giganteus is a commercially cultivated high-temperature mushroom. Investigating the molecular mechanism of fruiting body development will help us to better understand the regulation of substrates and energy in this process. However, little information has been reported on the development and nutrients of the P. giganteus fruiting body. In the present study, P. giganteus is cultivated in a climate chamber, and comparative transcriptome, proteome, and nutritional analysis of P. giganteus fruiting bodies were performed. Our results revealed that Cytochrome P450 monooxygenases and hydrophobin proteins play important roles during the differentiation in the elongation stage. Later, carbon metabolism dominate the fruiting body metabolism and genes related to the carbohydrate metabolic process, glycolytic process, and gluconeogenesis were up-regulated in the mature fruiting bodies. The up-regulation of carbohydrate substrates utilization CAZymes genes and inconsistent protein expression in pileus indicated a reverse transportation of mRNA from the fruiting body to vegetative mycelia. In addition, protein concentration in the pileus is higher than that in the stem, while the stem is the major nitrogen metabolic and amino acid synthetic location. The integrated transcriptomic, proteomic, and nutritional analysis indicated a two-way transportation of substrates and mRNAs in P. giganteus. Stem synthesizes amino acids and transported them to pileus with reducing sugars, while pileus induces the expression of substrate degradation mRNA according to the needs of growth and development and transports them in the other direction.
Cancel culture can be collectively validating for groups experiencing harm
Authors: Traversa Marissa , Tian Ying , Wright Stephen C.
Published: July 2023

Introduction

Social psychological research on collective action and intergroup harm has yet to adequately consider the potential role of cancel culture or feelings of collective validation in motivating collective action. The current research will begin to fill this gap and may broaden our understanding of the psychological mechanisms that inspire and maintain collective action in response to intergroup harm. To our knowledge, this research is the first social psychological analysis of the impact of cancel culture on collective action and as means for producing feelings of collective validation.

Methods

In two experimental studies, participants read a story describing an event of discrimination against their group followed by a manipulation of the presence or absence of an episode of cancel culture. Study 1 samples woman university students (N = 520) and focuses on their responses to a sexist incident on campus. Study 2 (pre-registered) assesses the generality of the model in a racism context with a community sample of East Asian Canadians and Americans (N = 237).

Results

Study 1 showed that an episode of cancel culture had an indirect positive effect on collective action intentions mediated by feelings of collective validation and collective empowerment. Study 2 showed the indirect effect of cancel culture on collective action intentions mediated by feelings of collective validation and collective anger and contempt.

Discussion

The current research offers a novel theoretical and empirical introduction to the concept of collective validation and the understudied context of cancel culture to the existing social psychological research and theory on collective action. Further, cancel culture has been criticized as problematic. However, this perspective centres those in positions of power. Through this research, we hope to shift the focus onto marginalized groups’ perspectives of episodes of cancel culture. This research shows that groups who experience harm find these episodes of cancel culture validating in ways that have yet to be fully explored by intergroup relations research. Further, these findings suggest that collective validation does mediate the relationship between cancel culture and collective action; thus, cancel culture becomes an important contributor to resistance by marginalized groups through collective validation.
Contact dermatitis caused by prevention measures during the COVID-19 pandemic: a narrative review
Authors: Tang Huimiao , Wang Hao , Hamblin Michael R. , Jiang Lu , Zhou Yanjun , Xu Yidan , Wen Xiang
Published: July 2023

Introduction

During the outbreak of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), health care workers wore personal protective equipment including masks, gloves and goggles for a long time. In order to reduce the transmission routes of the virus, public places were sprayed with disinfectant. Moreover, the body, hands and clothing were frequently disinfected and washed for hygiene purposes. Studies have shown that these practices could easily irritate the skin and damage the skin barrier. Long-term irritation or exposure to allergens may lead to the occurrence of contact dermatitis (CD).

Methods

Subject headings were searched via the National Library of Medicine (PubMed) and web of science databases: COVID-19; contact dermatitis; adverse skin reaction; PPE; dermatitis; mask; glory; hand hygiene, disinfection; face shield; goggle; protect cloth. A total of 246 and 646 articles were retrieved from the two databases, respectively. 402 articles remained after removing duplicates. Reviews, non-English articles, articles that could not be accessed to read or did not conform to our topic were excluded. Finally, a total of 32 cross-sectional studies, 9 case reports and 2 randomized controlled trials were included.

Discussion

This article reviews reports of CD caused by various prevention and hygiene measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The amount of skin damage caused by COVID-19 prevention measures could be decreased by improved education about skin management.
Study on Process Optimization and Antioxidant Activity of Polysaccharide from Bletilla striata Extracted via Deep Eutectic Solvents
Authors: Luo Liru , Fan Wei , Qin Jingping , Guo Shiyin , Xiao Hang , Tang Zhonghai
Published: July 2023

Taking the extraction yield of Bletilla striata polysaccharide (BSP) as the index and taking the type of deep eutectic solvents (DESs), extraction time, extraction temperature, DES water content, and solid–liquid ratio as the investigation factors, single-factor and Box–Behnken response surface tests were carried out to optimize the extraction process of BSP. Thus, the antioxidant activity of BSP on DPPH radicals, ABTS radicals and ferric reducing antioxidant power were determined. The results showed that the most suitable deep eutectic solvent was DES-2, namely choline chloride-urea. The optimal extraction conditions for BSP were an extraction time of 47 min, extraction temperature of 78 °C, water content of 35%, and solid–liquid ratio of 1:25. Under this optimized condition, the extraction yield of BSP was able to reach (558.90 ± 8.83) mg/g, and recycling studies indicated the good cycle stability of the DES. Antioxidant results showed that BSP had superior antioxidant activity and had a dose–response relationship with drug concentration. Compared with Bletilla striata polysaccharide obtained via conventional hot water extraction (BSP-W), the extraction yield of BSP obtained through this method (BSP-2) increased by 36.77%, the scavenging activity of DPPH radicals increased by 24.99%, the scavenging activity of ABTS radicals increased by 41.16%, and the ferric reducing antioxidant power increased by 49.19%. Therefore, DESs as new green reagents and BSP extracted with DESs not only had a high yield but also had strong antioxidant activity.
Electrochemical Determination of the Drug Colchicine in Pharmaceutical and Βiological Samples Using a 3D-Printed Device
Authors: Filopoulou Maria , Michail Giorgios , Katseli Vasiliki , Economou Anastasios , Kokkinos Christos
Published: July 2023

In this work, a simple, fast, and sensitive voltammetric method for the trace determination of the alkaloid drug colchicine (Colc) using a 3D-printed device is described. The electrochemical method was based on the adsorptive accumulation of the drug at a carbon-black polylactic acid (CB/PLA) working electrode, followed by voltammetric determination of the accumulated species. The plastic sensor was printed in a single step by a low-cost dual extruder 3D-printer and featured three CB/PLA electrodes (serving as working, reference, and counter electrodes) and a holder, printed from a non-conductive PLA filament. The electrochemical parameters that affected the response of the device towards Colc determination, such as accumulation time and potential, solution pH, and other variables, were optimized. Under the selected conditions, the oxidation current of Colc was proportional to the concentration of Colc, and its quantification was conducted in the concentration range of 0.6–2.2 μmol L−1 with a limit of detection of 0.11 μmol L−1 in phosphate buffer (pH 7.0). Both within-device and between-device reproducibility were lower than 9%, revealing satisfactory operational and fabrication reproducibility. Furthermore, the 3D-printed device was employed for the voltammetric determination of Colc in pharmaceutical tablets and in human urine with satisfactory results, justifying its suitability for low-cost routine analysis of Colc.
Modulating Crystallization and Defect Passivation by Butyrolactone Molecule for Perovskite Solar Cells
Authors: Wang Fengyou , Du Jinyue , Zhao Chenyu , Li Yutao , Wei Maobin , Liu Huilian , Yang Jinghai , Yang Lili
Published: July 2023

The attainment of a well-crystallized photo-absorbing layer with minimal defects is crucial for achieving high photovoltaic performance in polycrystalline solar cells. However, in the case of perovskite solar cells (PSCs), precise control over crystallization and elemental distribution through solution processing remains a challenge. In this study, we propose the use of a multifunctional molecule, α-amino-γ-butyrolactone (ABL), as a modulator to simultaneously enhance crystallization and passivate defects, thereby improving film quality and deactivating nonradiative recombination centers in the perovskite absorber. The Lewis base groups present in ABL facilitate nucleation, leading to enhanced crystallinity, while also retarding crystallization. Additionally, ABL effectively passivates Pb2+ dangling bonds, which are major deep-level defects in perovskite films. This passivation process reduces recombination losses, promotes carrier transfer and extraction, and further improves efficiency. Consequently, the PSCs incorporating the ABL additive exhibit an increase in conversion efficiency from 18.30% to 20.36%, along with improved long-term environmental stability. We believe that this research will contribute to the design of additive molecular structures and the engineering of components in perovskite precursor colloids.
Combination of Mn-Mo Oxide Nanoparticles on Carbon Nanotubes through Nitrogen Doping to Catalyze Oxygen Reduction
Authors: Wang Min , Zhang Shilin , Teng Juejin , Zhao Shunsheng , Li Zhongtao , Wu Mingbo
Published: July 2023

An efficient and low-cost oxygen catalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) was developed by in situ growth of Mn-Mo oxide nanoparticles on nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes (NCNTs). Doped nitrogen effectively increases the electron conductivity of the MnMoO4@NCNT complex and the binding energy between the Mn-Mo oxide nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes (CNTs), leading to fast charge transfer and more catalytically active sites. Combining Mn and Mo with NCNTs improves the catalytic activity and promotes both electron and mass transfers, greatly enhancing the catalytic ability for ORR. As a result, MnMoO4@NCNT exhibited a comparable half-wave potential to commercial Pt/C and superior durability, demonstrating great potential for application in renewable energy conversion systems.
Biological Activity and Structural Diversity of Steroids Containing Aromatic Rings, Phosphate Groups, or Halogen Atoms
Authors: Dembitsky Valery M.
Published: July 2023

This review delves into the investigation of the biological activity and structural diversity of steroids and related isoprenoid lipids. The study encompasses various natural compounds, such as steroids with aromatic ring(s), steroid phosphate esters derived from marine invertebrates, and steroids incorporating halogen atoms (I, Br, or Cl). These compounds are either produced by fungi or fungal endophytes or found in extracts of plants, algae, or marine invertebrates. To assess the biological activity of these natural compounds, an extensive examination of referenced literature sources was conducted. The evaluation encompassed in vivo and in vitro studies, as well as the utilization of the QSAR method. Numerous compounds exhibited notable properties such as strong anti-inflammatory, anti-neoplastic, anti-proliferative, anti-hypercholesterolemic, anti-Parkinsonian, diuretic, anti-eczematic, anti-psoriatic, and various other activities. Throughout the review, 3D graphs illustrating the activity of individual steroids are presented alongside images of selected terrestrial or marine organisms. Additionally, the review provides explanations for specific types of biological activity associated with these compounds. The data presented in this review hold scientific interest for academic science as well as practical implications in the fields of pharmacology and practical medicine. The analysis of the biological activity and structural diversity of steroids and related isoprenoid lipids provides valuable insights that can contribute to advancements in both theoretical understanding and applied research.
Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Activity of Ficus carica-Mediated Calcium Oxide (CaONPs) Phyto-Nanoparticles
Authors: Khan Asif Ullah , Hussain Tahir , Abdullah  , Khan Mubarak Ali , Almostafa Mervt M. , Younis Nancy S. , Yahya Galal
Published: July 2023

The significance of nanomaterials in biomedicines served as the inspiration for the design of this study. In this particular investigation, we carried out the biosynthesis of calcium oxide nanoparticles (CaONPs) by employing a green-chemistry strategy and making use of an extract of Ficus carica (an edible fruit) as a capping and reducing agent. There is a dire need for new antimicrobial agents due to the alarming rise in antibiotic resistance. Nanoparticles’ diverse antibacterial properties suggest that they might be standard alternatives to antimicrobial drugs in the future. We describe herein the use of a Ficus carica extract as a capping and reducing agent in the phyto-mediated synthesis of CaONPs for the evaluation of their antimicrobial properties. The phyto-mediated synthesis of NPs is considered a reliable approach due to its high yield, stability, non-toxicity, cost-effectiveness and eco-friendliness. The CaONPs were physiochemically characterized by UV-visible spectroscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX), scanning-electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The biological synthesis of the calcium oxide nanoparticles revealed a characteristic surface plasmon resonance peak (SPR) at 360 nm in UV-Vis spectroscopy, which clearly revealed the successful reduction of the Ca2+ ions to Ca0 nanoparticles. The characteristic FTIR peak seen at 767 cm−1 corresponded to Ca-O bond stretching and, thus, confirmed the biosynthesis of the CaONPs, while the scanning-electron micrographs revealed near-CaO aggregates with an average diameter of 84.87 ± 2.0 nm. The antibacterial and anti-biofilm analysis of the CaONPs showed inhibition of bacteria in the following order: P. aeruginosa (28 ± 1.0) > S. aureus (23 ± 0.3) > K. pneumoniae (18 ± 0.9) > P. vulgaris (13 ± 1.6) > E. coli (11 ± 0.5) mm. The CaONPs were shown to considerably inhibit biofilm formation, providing strong evidence for their major antibacterial activity. It is concluded that this straightforward environmentally friendly method is capable of synthesizing stable and effective CaONPs. The therapeutic value of CaONPs is indicated by their potential as a antibacterial and antibiofilm agents in future medications.
Examining Factors That Influence BIPOC Students’ Enrollment in STEM Postsecondary Majors
Authors: Tran Trang , Williams Jon , Middleton Kyndra , Clark-Taylor Angela , Priddie Christen
Published: July 2023

Existing research has studied the underrepresentation of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) students enrolling in and graduating from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields in college (e.g., Okahana et al., 2018; Rincón & Lane, 2017). However, there is a dearth of research that examines the precollegiate factors that impact whether a student majors in a STEM field (Moakler & Kim, 2014). This study uses binary logistic regression and moderated binary logistic regression to examine the influences that gender, mathematics (math) identity, science identity, career expectations at age 30, and high school STEM credit completion have on BIPOC students’ postsecondary major (STEM or non-STEM). Based on the logistic regression results, our study indicates that gender, science identity, career expectations at age 30, and high school STEM credit completion significantly predict the odds of postsecondary enrollment in a STEM major. In addition, our ad hoc analysis confirms that gender moderates the relationship between science identity and the likelihood of a STEM collegiate major. These results can aid researchers and practitioners in investigating opportunities to improve STEM participation for BIPOC students.
REVIEW ON EFFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT TECHNIQUES FOR EVACUATED TUBE SOLAR COLLECTORS
Authors: Surbhi kori  , Bhupendra Gupta  , Jyoti Bhalavi
Published: July 2023

As the demand of renewal sources of energy is increasing due to the degradation of conventional sources, Solar energy is getting vital importance as it is used in solar water heating in household and various industries. This research paper focuses on the performance enhancement techniques of the evacuated tube collector by various method, these include by using phase change material, nanofluids, reflectors and hybrid techniques and reviews were studied in which the system would give better results. The reviewed paper concluded that using phase change material, compound parabolic reflector and nanofluid simultaniously would give optimum results for better performance in evacuated tube collector.
PENGARUH EDUKASI PROGRAM DUKUNGAN KELUARGA TERHADAP KUALITAS HIDUP PASIEN KANKER PAYUDARA DI MURNI TEGUH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Authors: Lase Desni Vidensia , Daniel Hasibuan Muhammad Taufik
Published: July 2023

Breast cancer is a disease that can affect anyone, various kinds of treatment for the disease can cause physiological, physchological, and social peoblems. Breast cancer is an abnormal growth of cells in the breast which can sometimes be felt as a lump or mass which is often referred to as a tumor. Breast cancer greatly affects a person’s quality of life, this due to changes in physical and psychological terms. One of the factors that greatly affects the quality of life is a family support. Family support is the attitude, action and acceptance of the family towards family members. To identify the effect of family support program education on quality of life of breast cancer patients at murni teguh memorial hospital. This study used a pre-experimental design, using a one group pre-test post test design. Sampling using purposive sampling with a total sample of 44 respondents. The research instrument used was a questionnaire sheet. Analysis of the data used is the Paired Sample T Test. The result showed that there was an influence of family support program education on the quality of life of breast cancer patienst at murni teguh memorial hospital. Paired sample T Test statistic shows p value= 0.00. There is an effect of family support program education on the quality of life of breast cancer patients at murni teguh memorial hospital.

 

Abstrak

Kanker payudara merupakan suatu penyakit yang dapat menyerang siapa saja, berbagai macam pengobatan penyakit tersebut dapat menyebabkan masalah fisiologis, psikologis, dan sosial. Kanker payudara merupakan pertumbuhan sel yang tidak normal pada payudara yang terkadang dapat dirasakan sebagai benjolan atau massa yang sering disebut dengan tumor. Kanker payudara sangat mempengaruhi  kualitas hidup seseorang, ini disebabkan karena terjadinya perubahan dari segi fisik dan segi psikologisnya. Salah satu faktor yang sangat mempengaruhi kualitas hidup adalah dukungan keluarga. Dukungan keluarga merupakan sikap, tindakan dan penerimaan keluarga terhadap anggota keluarganya. Untuk mengidentifikasi pengaruh edukasi program dukunan keluarga terhadap kualitas hidup pasien kanker payudara di murni teguh memorial hospital. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan pre eksperimen, dengan menggunakan design one group pre test - post test. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 44 responden. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan berupa lembar penilaian kuesioner. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah paired sample T Test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada pengaruh edukasi program dukungan keluarga terhadap kualitas hidup pasien kanker payudara di murni teguh memorial hospital. Statistik paired sample T Test menunjukkan nilai p= 0.00. Ada pengaruh edukasi program dukungan keluarga terhadap kualitas hidup pasien kanker payudara di murni teguh memorial hospital.
De la gobernanza al clientelismo en el municipio de Temoaya, Estado de México
Authors: Rubi Fernández Natali Carolina , Estrada Rodríguez José Luis , Gutiérrez Linares Delia
Published: July 2023

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo identificar si la gobernanza turística en el municipio de Temoaya, Estado de México se ejerce desde el enfoque en red a través de la cooperación ordenada e integrada con los actores públicos, privados y sociales. Para el caso de la investigación, se analizó en la primera parte un enfoque analítico y descriptivo del concepto de gobernanza y turismo, donde se identifica que esta herramienta es utilizada para contemplar los intereses de todos los actores para la toma de decisiones conjunta en el desarrollo territorial y social. En la segunda fase, para el análisis del trabajo de campo, se aplicó un diseño propuesto por Cresswell (2009), en el cual se indagó desde la parte cuantitativa y después de la cualitativa, identificando los hallazgos semejantes y diferentes en cada uno de los instrumentos utilizados y de esta manera, distinguir las características de estos, obteniendo como conclusiones que en la dinámica de los actores turísticos del municipio no existe una interrelación entre los mismos grupos de actores, ni entre otros actores definiendo a la gobernanza turística de Temoaya, Estado de México como idealista en la actualidad, ya que la vinculación entre ellos es dividida por grupos y sectores.
Results of the assessment of the level of literacy of the Ukrainian population in matters of health and use of medicines
Authors: Kovtun Elizaveta , Volkova Alina
Published: July 2023

An instrument for assessing the health literacy of the population in matters of health and use of medicines was developed and a survey was conducted among different age groups of the Ukrainian population. Based on the analysis of the data obtained, it is proved that health literacy and pharmaceutical literacy in particular are an important factor in shaping health outcomes and quality patient interaction with doctors and pharmacists. The data obtained at this stage emphasize the need to improve the level of health and pharmaceutical literacy of the population, taking into account the needs, basic knowledge and skills of each age group. The study also demonstrates the relevance of regular assessment of the population’s awareness of health issues and the use of medicines in order to understand how each component of health literacy may differ between the identified age subgroups (e.g., adolescents, the elderly), with further development of adapted approaches to forming an appropriate level of knowledge on health issues and rational use of medicines and the specifics of their use for different segments of the population.
Religions de l’Inde : études shivaïtes
Authors: Törzsök Judit
Published: July 2023

Dans le cadre du cours de master, nous avons poursuivi la lecture du « Cœur de la reconnaissance » (Pratyabhijñāhṛdaya) de Kṣemarāja (auteur cachemirien du début du xie siècle), en lisant le texte accompagné de nombreuses notes marginales dans un manuscrit Śāradā. Pour notre séminaire, nous avons continué à analyser les prescriptions śākta du Siddhayogeśvarīmata ou « Enseignements des yoginīs perfectionnées » (du viie siècle environ) et à lire le « Joyau magique de la geste de Śiva » (Haracaritacintāmaṇi) de Jayadratha (auteur cachemirien du début du xiiie siècle), dont le chapitre 30 résume la religion śivaïte laïque (laukika) selon le Śivadharmottara (« La religion de Śiva, partie 2 »).
Une controverse entre païens et chrétiens sur le culte des martyrs et la vénération des tombeaux : étude de Cyrille d’Alexandrie, Contre Julien X, 11-21
Authors: Boulnois Marie-Odile
Published: July 2023

Le séminaire a porté sur la deuxième partie du livre X du Contre Julien de Cyrille d’Alexandrie qui réfute les fragments 81 et 82 de l’ouvrage de l’empereur Julien centrés sur la critique du culte des martyrs et de la vénération des tombeaux. Dans la construction du premier livre du Contre les Galiléens, ces objections sont destinées à prouver que les chrétiens ont atteint un paroxysme après une série d’apostasies successives.
Technical note: Gas-phase nitrate radical generation via irradiation of aerated ceric ammonium nitrate mixtures
Authors: Lambe Andrew T. , Bai Bin , Takeuchi Masayuki , Orwat Nicole , Zimmerman Paul M. , Alton Mitchell W. , Ng Nga L. , Freedman Andrew , Claflin Megan S. , Gentner Drew R. , Worsnop Douglas R. , Liu Pengfei
Published: July 2023

Abstract. We present a novel photolytic source of gas-phase NO3 suitable for use in atmospheric chemistry studies that has several advantages over traditional sources that utilize NO2 + O3 reactions and/or thermal dissociation of dinitrogen pentoxide (N2O5). The method generates NO3 via irradiation of aerated aqueous solutions of ceric ammonium nitrate ((NH4)2Ce(NO3)6, “CAN”) and nitric acid (HNO3) or sodium nitrate (NaNO3). We present experimental and model characterization of the NO3 formation potential of irradiated CAN/HNO3 and CAN/NaNO3 mixtures containing [CAN] = 10−3 to 1.0 M, [HNO3] = 1.0 to 6.0 M, [NaNO3] = 1.0 to 4.8 M, photon fluxes (I) ranging from 6.9×1014 to 1.0×1016 photons cm−2 s−1, and irradiation wavelengths ranging from 254 to 421 nm. NO3 mixing ratios ranging from parts per billion to parts per million by volume were achieved using this method. At the CAN solubility limit, maximum [NO3] was achieved using [HNO3] ≈ 3.0 to 6.0 M and UVA radiation (λmax = 369 nm) in CAN/HNO3 mixtures or [NaNO3] ≥ 1.0 M and UVC radiation (λmax = 254 nm) in CAN/NaNO3 mixtures. Other reactive nitrogen (NO2, N2O4, N2O5, N2O6, HNO2, HNO3, HNO4) and reactive oxygen (HO2, H2O2) species obtained from the irradiation of ceric nitrate mixtures were measured using a NOx analyzer and an iodide adduct high-resolution time-of-flight chemical ionization mass spectrometer (HR-ToF-CIMS). To assess the applicability of the method for studies of NO3-initiated oxidative aging processes, we generated and measured the chemical composition of oxygenated volatile organic compounds and secondary organic aerosols from the β-pinene + NO3 reaction using a Filter Inlet for Gases and Aerosols (FIGAERO) coupled to the HR-ToF-CIMS.
Study on the Impact of Marketing Expenses on the Operational Performance of Pharmaceutical Companies: A Case Study of CR Sanjiu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Authors: Lyu Jun , Wang Shanshan
Published: July 2023

The role of marketing strategies in enterprise operations management has gained increasing attention from business operators and academic experts. In the Chinese pharmaceutical industry, particularly in the field of traditional Chinese medicine, the issue of product homogeneity is prominent. Developing effective marketing strategies helps companies succeed in fierce market competition and steadily increase their market share. Currently, Chinese pharmaceutical companies generally allocate a significant portion of their budget to marketing expenses. Researching the relationship between marketing expenses and business performance helps companies allocate their marketing budget more effectively and achieve better returns. China Resources (CR) Sanjiu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a well-known company in the field of traditional Chinese medicine, has invested more in marketing expenses compared to the industry average. However, in recent years, the company's operational performance has been unsatisfactory. It is worth exploring the reasons why the marketing expenses have not resulted in corresponding improvements in business performance.
Imaging of Pelvic and Acetabular Trauma: Part 1, Osseous Findings
Authors: Eastman Jonathan G. , Warner Stephen J. , Saiz Augustine M. , Bravin Daniel A. , Chip Routt Milton L.
Published: July 2023

Pelvic ring injuries and acetabular fractures are complex injuries and are often challenging to treat for a number of reasons. Orthopaedic trauma surgeons critically evaluate pelvic radiographs and CT images to generate an appropriate detailed injury and patient-specific preoperative plan. There are numerous crucial osseous details that surgeons should be aware of. Often, some of the most important factors that affect patients in treatment timing decisions, assessing reduction strategies, and deciding and inserting fixation constructs may be subtle on preoperative imaging. The radiographic and CT imaging findings covered subsequently should be sought out and appreciated preoperatively. Combining all the available osseous information helps the surgeon predict potential pitfalls and adjust surgical plans before incision. Ensuring a methodical and meticulous imaging review allows for the development of a detailed preoperative plan and helps avoid intraoperative missteps. This process will inherently streamline the surgical procedure and optimize the patient’s surgical care. Maximizing the accuracy of the preoperative planning process can streamline the treatment algorithm and ultimately contribute to the best possible clinical outcome.
PENGARUH KEBIASAAN BELAJAR TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR MATA PELAJARAN ADMINISTRASI PAJAK KELAS XI MELALUI MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA SMK NEGERI JAKARTA TIMUR
Authors: Delia Oktaviana Vonny , Zulaihati Sri , Sumiati Ati
Published: July 2023

This study aims to examine the effect of study habits on the learning outcomes of 11th-grade Tax Administration subjects among public vocational high school students in East Jakarta. The method used is a quantitative approach, employing proportional random sampling, resulting in a research sample of 122 students. Path analysis and hypothesis testing, including the T test, were utilized for data analysis. The study's findings reveal several significant relationships: there is a positive and significant influence between learning habits and learning outcomes, as well as between learning habits and learning motivation. However, no significant influence was found between learning motivation and learning outcomes, nor between learning habits and learning outcomes through learning motivation. These results indicate that higher levels of learning habits lead to better learning outcomes, and vice versa. Similarly, stronger study habits correlate with increased learning motivation, and vice versa. The research also reveals that student learning outcomes fall into the high category, while learning habits and learning motivation are in the medium category.
Enhancing Grade 5 Student Geography Skills and Learning Achievement: A Problem-Based Learning Approach
Authors: Sonrum Pritchayada , Worapun Wittaya
Published: July 2023

This study explores the potential of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in primary school education and investigates its impact on geography skills, learning achievement, and satisfaction. The purpose of the study is to assess the effectiveness of PBL as a student-centered approach in enhancing learning outcomes. The participants consisted of 43 grade 5 students from schools in Thailand, selected through cluster random sampling. The study employed geography skill and learning achievement assessments, along with satisfaction surveys, as research instruments. The results revealed significant improvements in participants’ geography skills and learning achievement, with high levels of satisfaction reported. These findings highlight the effectiveness of PBL in primary school education and underscore the importance of implementing student-centered approaches. Further research is recommended to examine the long-term effects and sustainability of PBL implementation in primary school settings, promoting ongoing advancements in educational practices.
Strafbaarstelling van doxing: ontmaskeren en intimideren
Authors: Berndsen M. (Michael)
Published: July 2023

Strafbaarstelling van doxing: ontmaskeren en intimideren. Over het wetsvoorstel Strafbaarstelling gebruik persoonsgegevens voor intimiderende doeleinden

Het wetsvoorstel Strafbaarstelling gebruik persoonsgegevens voor intimiderende doeleinden – kort gezegd: het wetsvoorstel doxing – stelt het strafbaar om persoonsgegevens van een ander te verzamelen of verspreiden met het doel om die persoon vrees aan te jagen of ernstige overlast of hinder aan te doen. Dit artikel verkent de achtergrond en reikwijdte van de voorgestelde bepaling en signaleert enkele knelpunten en geeft – waar mogelijk – een aanzet tot verbetering en verduidelijking.
Als ik dood ben…
Authors: Buisman S.S. (Sanne)
Published: July 2023

Als ik dood ben… Over een zelfstandige strafbaarstelling van necrofilie

In 2023 constateerde drie zusters dat seksuele handelingen waren verricht met het overleden lichaam van hun moeder. De gebeurtenissen hadden grote impact op de nagedachtenis van de overleden dierbare. Toch kon de dader niet worden gestraft, omdat in Nederland necrofilie (nog) niet zelfstandig strafbaar is. In het licht van het thema ‘wildgroei aan strafbaarstellingen’, zal in deze bijdrage nader worden ingegaan op de vraag waarom necrofilie zelfstandige strafbaarstelling legitimeert en rechtvaardigt en hoe een nieuwe strafbepaling zou moeten worden samengesteld.
Racismo Ambiental e o Princípio do Meio Ambiente Ecologicamente Equilibrado
Authors: Preve Daniel Ribeiro , Dos Santos Guilherme Gonçalves , Campos Juliano Bitencourt
Published: July 2023

O presente estudo visa apresentar o conceito de racismo ambiental e entender o porquê de comunidades mais parecidas serem cada vez mais atingidas por danos ambientais, por meio do método de pesquisa dedutiva, busca-se através do estudo de obras bibliográficas sobre o tema do racismo ambiental , entenda os principais pontos que causam este fenômeno e aplique uma solução possível para combater este problema. Primeiramente, o estudo apresenta os principais danos ambientais e seus reflexos dentro de uma comunidade, a partir deste entendimento, analisa-se o início do movimento das lutas por justiça ambiental, partindo dos primeiros protestos nos Estados Unidos da América (EUA) e as lutas por justiça ambiental na América Latina. Também busca-se compreender o conceito de justiça e sua aplicação dentro de um Estado democrático, aplicando os direitos ambientais à luz de seus princípios constitucionais norteadores, no qual garante o meio ambiente ecologicamente equilibrado a todos. Desta forma, busca aplicar nestas comunidades métodos de redução de danos ambientais, através da correta fiscalização do Estado, e conscientização ambiental das pessoas, utilizando de uma reformulação de valores sociais para implementar valores e direitos ao meio ambiente que vivem, permitindo uma redução nas causas de racismo ambiental.
Research on product market competition and corporate innovation
Authors: Fan Ziye , Bai Lingling , Chen Jianyu
Published: July 2023

In the development process of enterprise modernization, the external environment of enterprises has important practical significance for the innovation development of manufacturing enterprises in China. In this paper, the relationship between product market competition and enterprise innovation is investigated using an empirical research method with a sample of A-share manufacturing companies listed in Shanghai and Shenzhen in China from 2011to 2021. It is found that the degree of product market competition has a significant promotion effect on enterprise innovation, and the greater the degree of competition, the more significant the promotion effect. The research of this paper provides an important reference for China's manufacturing enterprises to improve their innovation ability under different competitive markets
Gallbladder polyp with small polyp lesion: Case report
Authors: Brambila Jorge Pareja Helen , Luiza Souza Nunes Ana , Maia Brito Bárbara , Soares Franca Bispo Fernanda , Da Cruz Guedes Giulia , Lima Werlang Lopes Isabelly , De Freitas Dourado Lucas , Lucas Apolinário Pedro , Gabriel Campelo Oliveira Victor , Gabriel Medeiros Marcelino Victor
Published: July 2023

Gallbladder polyp is an elevation of the gallbladder wall that can be classified into different types. Cholesterol polyps are the most common, followed by inflammatory and adenomatous polyps. Polyps are usually asymptomatic, but they can cause abdominal pain, nausea, and other symptoms in some cases. The diagnosis is made by imaging tests, such as abdominais ultrasonography, which is the preferred method due to its accuracy and low cost. Polyps larger than 1 cm, symptomatic or in patients with risk factors, usually require cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder). Some polyps can be malignant, such as adenocarcinoma, which is more common in polyps larger than 1cm. Papillary neoplasms of the biliary tract, such as cholangiocarcinoma, may also be associated with vesicular polyps. Management and prognosis depend on the type and characteristics of polyps found. The case report in question brings Videolaparoscopic Cholecystectomy as a treatment choice, based on the benefits and indications of the technique.
Satisfaction with body image in women practicing physical activity
Authors: Paula da Conceição Borges Ana , Brandão Amorim Patrícia , Ferreira de Oliveira Kelly , Alves da Silva Patrícia , Almeida Morais Bruna
Published: July 2023

Introduction: The body image is the way in which the physical appearance appears to the individual, corresponding to the mental representation of the body itself. It is the one we create in our mind of how our body and our appearance is. The search for the perfect body is often influenced by society, the media and the social group we live with and often the search for this cult of the perfect body causes body dissatisfaction, which can lead to psychosocial disorders and low self-esteem.Objective:To analyze the satisfaction with the body image of women practicing physical activity in a gym voted exclusively for the female public in the municipality of Nanuque (MG).Methodology:This is a quantitative, exploratory and descriptive research, where a questionnaire was applied for sociodemographic and health characterization of the interviewees and another (BodyShapeQuestionnaire - BSQ) to assess the level of satisfaction with body image. Results: It was observed that (50%) interviewed women are with normal BMI, (26.67%) finds overweight, (20%) type I obesity, and (3.33%) type II obesity. It was found that (56.67%) of women have no dissatisfaction with body image, (20%) mild dissatisfaction, (10%) moderate dissatisfaction and (13.33%) severe dissatisfaction with image.Conclusion: It was concluded that prevalence with body image dissatisfaction in practitioners of physical activity in the gym in Nanuque-MG was low, but showed a correlation where women who are with high BMI then still dissatisfied with their body.
Inclusive special education: New theory for the education of children with special educational needs and disabilities
Authors: Antonio Ogaya Joerke Gabriel
Published: July 2023

This article aims to study the inclusion of children with special needs in childhood. Whereas inclusive education and special education are in different philosophies and alternative visions of early childhood education with special education and special needs. They are increasingly considered to be diametrically opposed in their approaches. This article presents a theory of special education that comprises a synthesis. the philosophy, values ​​and practices of inclusive education as interventions, strategies and procedures of special education. The development of inclusive special education aims to provide a framework and guidelines for effective education policies, procedures and strategies for all children as children with special educational needs and disabilities.
2 - Debates: Piketty and Marx
Authors: Keita Lansana
Published: July 2023

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9 - The Ten Thinkers who want to Complete the Emancipation of the African Continent: Portraits of the Most Prolific Intellectuals in the Revival of “Decolonised” African Plural Thinking
Authors: Kodjo-Grandvaux Séverine
Published: July 2023

At the initiative of Felwine Sarr and Achille Mbembe, the first edition of series of ‘thought Workshops’ will be held in Dakar on Friday 28 October 2016. This is expected to be a historical event with the Senegalese writer and Cameroonian historian inviting many African intellectuals to participate in reviving African plural thinking that is free, inter-alia, from post-colonialism, a "mental decolonisation ven-ture". Portraits:
2 - Processus démocratiques, gouvernance, citoyenneté et sécurité en Afrique « L’Afrique dans le monde » et « le monde en Afrique » : jalons pour un programme de recherche pluridisciplinaire sur le droit
Authors: Lionel Zevounou
Published: July 2023

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8 - Can Devolution Assist Marginalized Kenyan Communities to Adapt to Climate Change?
Authors: Kweyu Raphael Mulaha
Published: July 2023

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9 - Preventing Corruption through Rules Based and Value Based Approaches
Authors: Kiambati Kellen
Published: July 2023

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Kapitän II amphorae discovered at Reșca-Romula
Authors:   Spiru Haret University  Bucharest/University of Craiova, Negru Mircea
Published: July 2023

This article presents a batch of Kapitän II amphorae discovered at Reșca-Romula, the main Roman settlement of Dacia Inferior (Malvensis). These amphora fragments were found in the archaeological campaigns from 2013 up to 2018, in the central area of the former Roman town. The presented items are dated between the second quarter of the 2nd century AD and the middle of the 3rd century AD. They complete the knowledge of this kind amphora and confirm some variants of this type of amphorae.
C.D. Fortunescu şi proiectul „Monografiei istorice a judeţului Dolj” din anul 1939
Authors:   Institutul de Cercetări Socio-Umane „C.S. Nicolăescu-Plopşor”  din Craiova, al Academiei Române, Păunoiu Diana Mihaela
Published: July 2023

: This paper is based, mainly, on the analysis of a set of documents from local archives, namely: the correspondence, from 1939, carried between the prefect of the Dolj County, the director of the Dolj County Cultural House, and the director of the “Arhivele Olteniei” Scientific Journal carried on the side of the possibility of achieving of an historical monograph of Dolj County. In my opinion, this correspondence represents a concrete example of transposing in practise the relation of cooperation between institutions and a concrete example of the professionalism of some members of cultural elite. To put it in value as best as it can I have structured the article in 3 parts. In the first part I have reconstituted the contextual frame; I have brought clarifications regarding the project’s initiative, demonstrating the cooperation relation between state’s institutions and members of the cultural elite within the Social Service. Also, is relevant the coordinating role of the cultural house, thru the director of this last institution, with the correspondence between the two representatives of the administrative authority/cultural elite. After the contextual frame of the beginning of the project was established, the analysis is focused on C.D. Fortunescu’s letter, the director of “Arhivele Olteniei” Scientific Journal addressed to the prefect of Dolj County, the initiator of monograph project. The document contained and details a series of conditions, which, in our opinion, transforms the letter in an important document because it attests the professionalism of the director and the scientific journal team. The last part of the article is dedicated to the conclusions. Besides the fact that the letter is evidence that the members of the “Arhivele Olteniei” scientific team were well versed in methods and tools of academic investigation, it also provides an example of good practice used, in scientific research, over eighty years ago. Not least, the monograph project is a testimony to prestige that this team enjoys, in 1939, in the local communities and intellectual elite, a prestige gained as a result of the high scientific quality of articles and materials published for 18 years in the pages of the “Arhivele Olteniei” Scientific Journal.