bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bibliometric analysis of graduate theses on music culture in Türkiye
Authors: YILMAZ Hüseyin , AÇAR Yakup
Published: January 2023

As a result of cultural influence, music has expanded with certain tools with the interaction of societies. In this context, there are many postgraduate studies on music-related culture. This study aims to analyse the postgraduate theses written up in Turkey in the field of music culture within the framework of certain parameters. This research was carried out under the document analysis technique, which is one of the qualitative research types. It has been decided to conduct a bibliometric analysis in order to determine the numerical analysis of publications produced by people or structures in a region, in a certain region and a period. The data source of the study consists of postgraduate theses on culture in the field of music in Turkey between the years 2000-2022 in the database of the National Thesis Center. These theses were obtained by scanning the keywords of “Music, Music Culture, Culture” on the National Thesis Data website of the Higher Education Institution. A total of 104 masters', 32 doctorate and 2 art proficiency theses were selected. Content analysis technique was used in the analysis of the data. In the analysis of data; In the content analysis method, the themes were classified and coded according to their subjects, and in the descriptive analysis method, frequencies and percentages were indicated by showing them with tables and graphics. As a result of the research regarding the examination of theses; bibliometric analysis was performed according to academic degree, publication year, publication type, institution, method, university and subject distribution. The majority of research methods and techniques used in research are qualitative studies and assessments.
All-oxide n-AZO/p-SnOx hetero-junction for flexible solar cells: A numerical approach v1
Authors: KUMAR MANOJ
Published: January 2023

Researcher needs to explore some metal oxide semiconductors based solar cells which would help to escape the indispensableness of Si-wafer as well as to cut down the overall cost of PV module production by a large margin. Owing to the low processing temperature and easily tunable electrical and optical properties of metal oxides, SnOx in particular , n-AZO/p-SnOx hetero-junction thin film solar cell have been proposed. In this paper, an all-oxide n-AZO/p-SnOx hetero-junction thin film solar cell have hasbeen proposed to make a pathway for a thin film flexible solar cell. Based on some experimental parameter values of SnOx as light absorber layer, detail numerical analysis of the thin film solar cell has been carried out using TCAD device simulator. Oxygen dependent SnOx parameters like band gap, electron affinity, extinction coefficient and hetero-interface defect along with bulk defect have been considered in the analysis. Moreover, electron affinity, band gap and absorption coefficient significantly change with oxygen mole fraction (x) of SnOx and thus electrical and optical properties of SnOx are tunable to some extent.Effect of bulk and interface defect along with the other heterointerface phenomenon on the carrier transport and hence, overall performance of the device is considered in this study. In continuation to above, the effect of band offset between AZO and SnOx layer has been also detailed out in this work. Further, spectral response of AZO/SnOx hetero-junction solar cell has been also extracted for different thicknesses of SnOx absorber layer Our simulation results shows that a maximum Voc of 0.9V and Jsc of ~16 mA/cm2 can be obtained by tuning the bandgap and electron affinity of SnOx layer. [PP2]Edited
Measuring the Visceromotor Response in Rodents v1
Authors: Bayrer James
Published: January 2023

Protocol for measuring the visceromotor response (VMR) to colorectal distension in mice to investigate visceral nociception.
Adaptation by Men to the Nurse Role. "Being Craftsmen in the Construction of their Professional Trajectory"
Authors: Velásquez Vergara Sandra Milena , Moreno Fergusson María Elisa , Arroyave Álvarez Edgar Orlando , Cacante Caballero Jasmín Viviana
Published: January 2023

Objective. This work sought to describe the adaptation process by men to the nurse role.

Methods. Secondary analysis of data from a collective case study that had as participants 12 male nurses working in the city of Medellín, with ages between 28 and 47 years and average time of professional experience of 11 years. Information collection was carried out through in-depth interviews. The analysis was conducted through Roy’s Adaptation Model (RAM), reading of the interviews, identification of RAM’s components, grouping of fragments, assignment of tags, construction of a matrix and classification.

Results. The analysis performed accounts for the coping processes and adaptation by male nurses and the ineffective responses (control of emotions and emotional silencing) when practicing a role considered feminine.

Conclusion. In this study, it was possible to establish that, to achieve adaptation within nursing, men use strategies related with changes in bodily appearance, management of physical strength, and management of emotions.
Reflections on nursing students’ fear and anxiety arising from clinical practicums
Authors: Cruz Araújo Agostinho Antônio , De Godoy Simone , Arena Ventura Carla Aparecida , Rodolfo Silva Ítalo , Santos de Almeida Emerson Willian , Costa Mendes Isabel Amélia
Published: January 2023

Background. Anxiety and fear are emotional responses that may emerge when individuals anticipate threats. Undergraduate nursing students may experience feelings of hopelessness and anguish in the clinical learning experience, directly impacting their academic performance. This study aims to reflect upon the fear and anxiety faced by nursing students during clinical training.

Synopsis of Contents. Two thematic axes were focused: Students’ perception regarding preceptorship attitudes and positions; Relational teaching-learning processes and their influence on the students’ professional identity. Preceptors are expected to encourage the establishment and maintenance of good relationships in the collaborative network in which students are included, especially with the multi-professional health team, to have more comprehensive academic support.

Conclusion. The role and importance of each individual in academic training, such as students and professors, is emphasized, seeking to promote positive experiences in the teaching-learning process to enable undergraduate students to more effectively develop moral sensitivity and take responsibility for patient-centered care.
Familias de inmigrantes frente a la Gran Guerra en las revistas ilustradas de Argentina (1914-1918)
Authors: Alvez Fátima Marisa
Published: January 2023

Este artículo reconstruye los dilemas que las familias de inmigrantes europeos experimentaron durante la Primera Guerra Mundial en Argentina, en base a notas, artículos, correos de lectores, entrevistas, caricaturas y testimo- nios publicados en los semanarios ilustrados de alcance nacional. Sus páginas no sólo exhibieron esos desafíos, sino que a su vez devinieron un ámbito de reflexión sobre las tensiones familiares suscitadas por las demandas de lealtad a las naciones implicadas en la contienda bélica y el cumplimiento de los deberes familiares, entendiendo esos deberes en términos de obligaciones, compromisos materiales y afectivos.
Dejadas entre renglones. Mujeres, niñas y niños en la minería de Hispanoamérica colonial, una aproximación. Balance historiográfico y perspectivas
Authors: Povea Moreno Isabel M.
Published: January 2023

Este artículo ofrece un recorrido por los estudios y análisis que abordan, directa o indirectamente, los roles y las experiencias de las mujeres, las niñas y los niños en la minería de Hispanoamérica colonial. Por un lado, atiende a los estudios relativos al mundo del trabajo minero de mujeres e infantes. Por otro, aborda las investigaciones sobre negocios mineros femeninos. Se presta atención a las perspectivas y enfoques empleados y se ofrecen algunas rutas y posibilidades para continuar estas investigaciones.
MICROBIAL BIOTRANSFORMATION OF (R)-(+)- LIMONENE BY Penicillium digitatum DSM 62840 FOR PRODUCING (R)-(+)-TERPINEOL
Authors: PRIETO V. Gloria A. , PEREA Janeth A. , ORTIZ L. Claudia C.
Published: January 2023

Microbial biotransformation is a relevant strategy to obtain high added value natural compounds under

controlled environmentally friendly conditions. In this research work, the biotransformation of (R)-(+)-

limonene using Penicillium digitatum DSM 62840 was evaluated. The study variables were the following:

culture medium, pH, microorganism growth phase, substrate concentration, and inducing effect of the

substrate. The results showed that a concentration of 14.7 mM limonene in the medium named malt

yeast broth at a pH of 3.5, inoculated with induced spores at the early stage of the exponential growth,

produces a high specificity and the highest concentration (1864 mg/L) of (R)-(+)-α-terpineol. The

product obtained has a considerable potential industrial application.
In vitro PROPAGATION OF Heliconia curtispatha P, PLANT USED AGAINST SNAKEBITE BY SOME RURAL COMMUNITIES OF THE COLOMBIAN REGION OF URABÁ
Authors: ALARCÓN P. Juan C. , MARTINEZ M. Diego M. , SALAZAR-OSPINA Andra
Published: January 2023

Heliconia curtispatha Petersen (Zingiberales) commonly known as platanillo, is used in colombian traditional medicine by its anti-edema, antihaemorrhagic and neutralising action of Bothrops asper (mapaná, X) venom, responsible for 95% of snakebites in the country. The previous, emphasizes its utility and potential function as helper in the treatment of the ophidian accident. The in vitro propagation techniques becomes an interesting tool for plant and metabolites production, because of the hazardous accessibility to plants in their natural environment and the deficiency of previous studies on in vitro multiplication of the specie. In the present work, plantlets are obtained from seeds and its in vitro p ropagation is evaluated in Murashige & Skoog semi-solid and liquid medium without or in combination with citokinines-like. Experimentally, it promotes the propagation of Heliconia (2 weeks outbreaks -1) when using Murashige & Skoog liquid medium without added growth regulators or by using Murashige & Skoog semisolid adding 2 mg.L-1 6-benzylaminopurine 0.93 week outbreaks -1. This is the first report of in vitro propagation of H. curtispatha and the first step for the study of secondary metabolites with potential venom that can occur under such conditions.
CHARACTERIZATION OF THE α-AMYLASE GENE FROM Bacillus sp. BBM1
Authors: MUÑOZ Juliana , QUINTERO Mónica , GUTIÉRREZ Pablo A.
Published: January 2023

Starch degrading enzymes represent about 30% of the enzyme world and they are used in the production of glucose, maltose and oligosaccharides, which can be further processed to produce fructose and dextrose syrups. The resulting glucose can also be fermented for the production of ethanol, amino acids and organic acids. α-amylases are also used as an alternative to the addition of malt in the beer industry, the improvement of flour in the baking industry, the removal of starch in the paper and textile industry, and as a detergent additive. In this paper, the complete nucleotide sequence of the α-amylases BBM1 produced by the native strain Bacillus sp. BBM1 is reported. The deduced aminoacid sequence shows that this enzyme is translated as a 659 a.a. protein, which after the secretion cleaves to generate a 618 mature enzyme of 68 kDa. The BBM1 α-amylases is transcribed as a monocistronic mRNA, as it is suggested by the presence of inverted repeat elements upstream and downstream of the protein coding region. The expression of the BBM1 α-amylase is under the control of the AmyR1 allele from the AmyO operator sequence, which is recognized by the regulatory protein CcpA. In contrast to most α-amylases, BBM1 seems to possess two additional carbohydrate-binding domains, which probably increase its efficiency in the degradation of granular starch. A homology model of the enzyme is presented and its interaction with calcium ions and substrate is analyzed.
LACTIC ACID PRODUCTION VIA CASSAVA-FLOUR- HYDROLYSATE FERMENTATION
Authors: QUINTERO M. Ing. Joan E. , ACOSTA C. M.Sc. Alejandro , MEJÍA G. M.Sc. Carlos , RÍOS E. Ph.D. Rigoberto , TORRES L. M.Sc. Ana M.
Published: January 2023

Background: Lactic acid (LA) is a carboxylic acid widely used as preservative, acidulant, and/or flavouring in food industry; it is also used as a raw material for the production of lactate ester, propylene glycol, 2,3-pentanedione, propanoic acid, acrylic acid and acetaldehyde. In recent years, the demand for LA production has dramatically increased due to its application as a monomer for poly-lactic acid synthesis, a biodegradable polymer used as a plastic in many industrial applications. LA can be produced either by fermentation or chemical synthesis; the former route has received considerable interest, due to environmental concerns and the limited nature of petrochemical feedstocks; thus, 90% of LA produced worldwide is obtained by fermentation, this process comprises the bioconversion of a sugar solution (carbohydrates) into LA in the presence of a microorganism. Objectives: This work is aimed at studying the effect of pH control and culture media composition on the LA production using renewable sources from the agroindustry sector. Methods: A Lactobacillus brevis strain is used to perform lab scale experiments under aerobic and anaerobic conditions, using three different culture media compositions: a high nutritional content medium (MRS), as a reference, a low nutritional content medium with glucose as the only carbon source (GM), and a potential low nutritional content medium with cassava flour as carbon source (HY1). Results: The higher LA production is accomplished under anaerobic conditions, 17.6 ± 0.1, 12.6 ± 0.2 y 13.6 ± 0.2 g LA/L, for MRS, GM and HY1 medium, respectively. The effect of pH on LA biosynthesis in a 5L bioreactor is also studied using the HY1 medium. For a fermentation time of 120 h, the highest LA concentration obtained was 24.3 ± 0.7g LA/L, productivity 0.20 g/L/h, YP/S 0.32g LA/g syrup, at pH 6.5. Conclusions: These results are comparable with those using expensive carbon sources such as glucose, and show cassava flour as a promising low-cost substrate source for lab and eventually large scale LA biosynthesis.
PRELIMINARY PHYTOCHEMISTRY ASSESSMENT OF  Heliconia rostrata  AND THE POTENTIAL INHIBITORY ACTIVITY OF SOME EFFECTS OF THE  Bothrops asper  (mapanà X) VENOM.
Authors: ESTRADA G. Sebastián , QUINTANA Juan C. , JIMENÉS Silvia L. , Alarcón P. Juan C. , PEREAÑEZ J. Jaime A. , VARGAS Leidy J.
Published: January 2023

Some Heliconiaceae family species, had demonstrated to be effective neutralizing partial or totally the lethal, indirect hemolytic, hemorrhagic, proteolytic, clotting, miotoxic and edema-forming activities from the Bothrops asper (mapaná equis) venom. This work evaluates two species of heliconias: Heliconia psittacorum and Heliconia rostrata  against the indirect hemolytic, proteolytic and clotting activities induced by B. asper without any inhibitory effect on the indirect hemolytic and proteolytic effects. On the contrary, the extracts retard the venom clotting effect with regard to the positive control up to 45.59 seconds. In the electrophoretic profile a band belonging to the H. psittacorum is observed, moreover a decrease and increase in the intensity of some bands (66 y 31 KDa respectively) possibly indicate its degradation by the extracts. The phytochemical evaluation of the extracts shows the presence of primary metabolites as glucids and proteins; and secondary metabolites as phenolics compounds, terpenoides and cumarins, some of them reported in others vegetal species as responsible of the anti-ophidian activity.
EFFECT OF EDIBLE COATINGS ON JAPANESE LOQUAT ( Eriobotrya japonica  T.) POSTHARVEST QUALITY
Authors: MÁRQUEZ C. Carlos J. , CARTAGENA V. Jose R. , PÉREZ-GAGO Maria B.
Published: January 2023

Effect of two edible coatings on the quality of loquat fruit (Eriobotrya japonica T.) from Callosa d’En Sarria (Spain) is studied. The coatings are prepared with commercial solutions of chitosan (0,6%) and sucroester fatty acids (1%), that are applied to fruit at fully-ripe stage, and stored at 20°C and 90% RH for 16 days. Gas chromatography is used to find the rate of respiration and ethylene production. Firmness is determined with a universal machine (Instron Machine Model 4302, Canton Mass, USA®). Physiological weight loss is measured gravimetrically, and a panel of trained judges assesses sensory quality. Results display that chitosan is more efficient reducing weight loss, respiration rate, and ethylene production. Both substances contribute to maintain flesh firmness, organoleptic characteristics and the fruits presentation.
COMPARISON OF RESAZURIN AND MTT METHODS ON STUDIES OF CITOTOXICITY IN HUMAN TUMOR CELL LINES
Authors: ESCOBAR M. Linamaría , RIVERA Augusto , ARISTIZÁBAL G. Fabio A.
Published: January 2023

A study was carried comparing the resazurina and MTT methods as indicators of indirect measure ofcellular survival applied to valuated cytotoxic activity in order to assess the suitability of each of the twodetection systems. The comparison was made through the valuation of cytotoxicity on three cell linesderived from human tumors: HEp-2, HT-29 and HeLa, evaluating three synthetic compounds duringa treatment period of 48 hours using as a reference activity Doxorubicin HCl. The results obtained bythe two methods showed a similar performance under the conditions tested in cell lines
ENHANCEMENT OF THE ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY OF STRAWBERRIES (Fragaria ananassa Duch.) BY INCORPORATION OF VITAMIN E USING THE VACUUM IMPREGNATION TECHNIQUE
Authors: RESTREPO D. Ana María , CORTÉS R. Misael , ROJANO Benjamín A.
Published: January 2023

This study evaluated the antioxidant capacity and vitamin “E” content in strawberries fortified with synthetic vitamin E (dl-α-tocopherol acetate) by vacuum impregnation technique. The vitamin is quantified by HPLC and their levels are recorded per 100 g fresh fruit. The antioxidant capacity was determined during storage in samples packaged with and without vacuum, by the methods DPPH, FRAP and Folin-Cicalteau. The impregnation process can achieve levels in strawberry of 19.12 ± 3.01 mg of vitamin E dl-α-tocopherol acetate/100 g in fresh fruit, with no significant effect over time of storage or the type of packaging. These results were consistent to increased antioxidant capacity as values DPPH, FRAP and Folin-Cicalteau in the order of 14.7%, 82.2% and 56.8% respectively. In general, the results reflect a strengthening of the antioxidant capacity of strawberries, by the effect of vitamin E incorporated by the vacuum impregnation process.
PERFORMANCE OF THE JOUYBAN-ACREE MODEL FOR CORRELATING THE SOLUBILITY OF INDOMETHACIN AND ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE IN ETHYL ACETATE + ETHANOL MIXTURES
Authors: RUIDIAZ M. Miller A. , RODRÍGUEZ D. Sylvia J. , NEITA R. Paula C. , CRISTANCHO B. Diana M. , MARTÍNEZ R. Fleming
Published: January 2023

This work reports the experimental volumetric properties and also the saturated solubility of indomethacin and ethylhexyl triazine in ethyl acetate + ethanol mixtures at 293.15 to 313.15 K and evaluates the validity of the Jouyban-Acree (J & A) model to correlate the solubility of these compounds in ethyl acetate + ethanol solvent mixtures. The solubility correlation is studied as a function of temperature and cosolvent composition. The J & A model requires only the experimental solubility values in the pure solvents at all the temperatures under study. The calculated values by using both compounds deviate as mean in 30% from experimental solubility values.
BOROJÓ (Borojoa patinoi): SOURCE OF POLYPHENOLS WITH ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY
Authors: SOTELO D. Indira , CASAS F. Nidia , CAMELO M. Gustavo
Published: January 2023

According to popular belief, borojó (Borojoa patinoi cuatrec.) fruit is recognized for its preservative properties, possibly related to the presence of phenolic compounds. The content of polyphenols and their antimicrobial activity against pathogens as Escherichia coliand Staphylococcus aureus were evaluated in this research. Borojó fruit has polyphenol content between 600 and 800 mg gallic acid/100gr, and antimicrobial activity against S. aureus and E. coli with inhibition halos between 12 and 9 mm respectively. These results showed the advantages that have this fruit from the Rubiaceae family as a potential antimicrobial agent in food and cosmetics industries.
PHENOLIC POTENTIAL DETERMINATION AND YEASTS IDENTIFICATION WITH SIGNIFICANT LEAVENS IN ISABELLA GRAPE (Vitis labrusca) FROM VILLA DEL ROSARIO (Norte de Santander) FOR WINE MAKING
Authors: HERNANDEZ José D. , TRUJILLO Yanine Y. , DURAN Osorio Daniel Salvador
Published: January 2023

The Isabella grape (Vitis labrusca) is a red variety that has been optimally adapted to the edafoclimatic conditions in the region of Villa del Rosario (Norte de Santander) and has been accepted also in local markets. Currently, the grape is eaten fresh and its potential for winemaking is unknown. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to establish the phenolic potential and identify important yeasts of this kind of grape for winemaking. To this end, berries taken from two consecutive vintages were analyzed. Parameters analyzed were density, soluble solids, pH, acidity and total and removable phenolic potential. The yeasts were identified morphologically and biochemically. The results of the physicochemical parameters of the two vintages were averaged and compared with results for grapes from Valle del Cauca. The results indicated that the berries of the two regions were similar in physical characteristics but significantly different in terms of chemical composition. The total phenolic potential was higher in grapes from Valle del Cauca, while removable was similar in the two regions. Five yeast species: Kloeckera apiculata, Criptococcus laurentii, Candida guillermondii, Candida novergensis y Rhodotorula glutinis were microbiologically isolated and identified.
Los préstamos lingüísticos como registro de la historia
Authors: Rodriguez Yliana , González González Paz , Elizaincín Adolfo
Published: January 2023

This paper analyzes some Americanisms (i.e. words originated in native American languages)in Falkland/Malvinas 1 English, under the assumption that the study of loanwords over time canbring to light unsuspected aspects of the types of encounters between immigrants, criollos andindigenous people (Ehret, 2010). The Americanisms are words from the Quechua and Guaranilanguages found in a corpus and in the local dictionary. This article is the first case study onAmericanisms in the English spoken in the archipelago, for which we have resorted to methodsfrom anthropology, sociolinguistics, and corpus linguistics.
An Analysis of Cultural Heritage Preservation Efforts in Karabakh from the Perspective of Public Relations
Authors: ÜNLÜ Simge , YAŞAR Lütfiye , BİLİCİ Erdal
Published: January 2023

This study discusses the activities of Azerbaijan to protect the intangible cultural heritage after the Karabakh War. This study also aims to analyze the strategic communication activities carried out to protect the elements of folk architecture. This study is critical because it is the first study to deal with the post-war communication strategy of Azerbaijan. In this study, semi-structured interviews have been conducted with civil servants in the field in order to determine the communication strategy of Azerbaijan, and the data have been analyzed in the Maxqda program. The findings are as follows: The first stage of strategic communication management in Azerbaijan is to analyze the situation by identifying the works that make up the folk architecture. Then, in the planning phase, the damage assessment steps have been determined. Later, institutions and funds were established for the restoration process, and planning and managing of the restoration process were initiated. In the third and fourth steps of strategic communication management, as communication and action strategies. Various communication methods such as lobbying activities, fight against infodemic and public advertisement have been used.
“Sinema Bizler İçin Sokağa Açılan Bir Tüneldi”: 1960-1970’li Yıllarda Mardinli Kadınların Sinema Deneyimi Üzerine Bir İnceleme
Authors: DUYAN Yektanurşin
Published: January 2023

Bir kent eğlencesi olan sinema, Mardin’de Halkevi Sineması (1938) aracılığıyla bilinir hale gelir, ellili yıllarda açılan özel sinemalar ile beraber kentin en önemli eğlencesi olur. Çalışmada 1960-1970’li yıllarda Mardinli kadınların sinema deneyimi, sinemaya gitme pratikleri derinlemesine görüşmelerle incelenmiştir. Yapılan inceleme sonucunda Mardinli kadınlar için sinemanın kamusal mekâna çıkış anlamına geldiği görülmüştür. İncelenen dönemde gündelik hayatta kamusal alanda sık görünmeyen kadınlar için sinemanın sokağa çıkma, sosyalleşme ve görünür olmayla ilişkilendirildiği tespit edilirken, kadınlar matinesiyle cinsiyetlendirilmiş yarı kamusal/yarı özel mekân olan sinemanın ataerkilliği ve kentsel mekandaki eşitsizliği yeniden ürettiği saptanmıştır. 12 Eylül Askeri Darbesi’nden sonra ülkedeki değişimler sinemaya da yansır. Darbe ve sonrasında yaşanan toplumsal olaylar, Türk sinemasının en önemli hedef kitlesi olan aile ve kadını sinemadan koparıp, sinema salonlarını homososyal mekanlar haline getirir. Bu değişim ve kopuş, Mardin’de de görülür, seksenli yıllardan sonra kadınlar sinemaya gitmeyi bırakır. Kentin önemli eğlence mekânı, kadınlar için yarı özel/yarı kamusal mekân olan sinemalar, kahvehanelere dönüştürülür.
Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Adult Strabismus
Authors: Belamkar Aditya V. , Haider Kathryn M.
Published: January 2023

Purpose: Strabismus is a condition in which the eyes are misaligned causing double vision. While it primarily affects pediatric patients, adults may also present with strabismus due to various etiologies, but the occurrence of these are not well-established. This study aims to elucidate the prevalence of adult strabismus and its clinical risk factors.
Methods: This retrospective study reviewed charts of 1705 adult patient seen by the Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology between June 2016 and October 2020 for potential strabismus. Exclusion criteria included no diagnosis of strabismus or diplopia (n=42), not an adult patient (n=3), no charts available for review (n=105), and personal relation with a patient (n=3). Patient demographic, co-morbidity, ophthalmologic risk factor, and strabismus characteristic data was collected. Prevalence was calculated for each subclassification of strabismus, and clinical characteristics were discovered through calculation of odds ratios (OR).
Results: 1551 patient charts were included. The prevalence of esotropia (ET), exotropia (XT), and hypertropia (HT) was found to be 42.41%, 43.8%, and 44.04%, respectively. Combined vertical and horizontal strabismus was seen in 29.91% of patients. Patients 65 years and older had increased odds of having ET and HT (OR 1.67, 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.35, 2.05); OR 1.79, CI (1.45, 2.20)) but lower odds of having XT than their younger counterparts (OR 0.40, CI (0.32, 0.50)). Women had reduced odds of having ET compared to men (OR 0.63, CI (0.51,0.78)). Patients with low visual acuity (logMAR≥1) had much lower odds of having ET and HT (OR 0.43, CI (0.24, 0.78); OR 0.06, CI (0.02, 0.20)) but over four times greater odds of having XT (OR 4.34, CI (2.41, 7.84)). Hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia also affected the odds of having strabismus.
Conclusion: Adult strabismus remains a poorly understood condition; further research is necessary to facilitate individualization of care.
Kinetics of Measures Guiding Decongestive Therapy in AHF: Comparison of Lung Ultrasound to Conventional Markers
Authors: Line Trenton A. , Montelauro Nicholas J. , Ferre Robinson , Brenner Daniel , Herbert Audrey , Kaine Joshua , Kennedy Sarah , Nti Benjamin , Pallansch Jenna , Rood Loren , Russell Frances , Rutz Matthew , Setrakian Haig , Zahn Gregory , Desai Ankit , Harrison Nicholas E.
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Lung ultrasound (LUS) scoring of pulmonary edema severity has been proposed as a marker to track treatment response in acute heart failure (AHF), with a hypothetical advantage of detecting changes in congestion more quickly than traditional markers of treatment response. We compared change in LUS congestion score to contemporaneous changes in daily weight, natriuretic peptides, subjective score of worst AHF symptom (WSS), and clinical/exam findings in hospitalized heart failure patients from ED arrival to discharge, to determine which measure showed the most dynamic reduction during decongestive therapy.
Methods: This is a preliminary analysis of an ongoing prospective observational cohort study. ED patients were enrolled if they were being treated for presumed AHF diagnosis and if a LUS met diagnostic criteria for pulmonary edema. LUS, BNP, body weight, WSS, and clinical congestion score (CCS) (calculated based on orthopnea, JVD, hepatomegaly, and peripheral edema) were assessed at ED arrival and daily through discharge. Random effects models of percent change were fit for each measure, adjusted for initial value, to estimate magnitude and speed of change during ED and in-hospital decongestion.
Results: 78 observations of 21 patients were analyzed. Median age and NYHA score were 66 y/o and 4, respectively. LUS score dropped the most quickly, showed greatest mean change from ED to discharge, and showed the greatest change prior to transition to PO diuretics (initial 24-60 hours). BNP did not fall below ED values until day 3, and did not reach its nadir until day 6. The CCS correlated well with LUS, but showed a smaller magnitude of change from ED to discharge. Weight and WSS showed no significant change.
Conclusions: LUS score showed a more rapid and larger change in response to diuretic therapy, suggesting it may be a more dynamic measure of decongestion than conventional measures of treatment efficacy.
Investigating Longitudinal Continuity of Persistent White Matter Alterations in Sport-related Concussion Using Individualized Analyses
Authors: Ramirez Luis Andrew , Yang Ho-Ching , Wen Qiuting , Dzemidzic Mario , Harezlak Jaroslaw , Wu Yu-Chien
Published: January 2023

Background: Sport-related concussion (SRC) has been shown to lead to acute and long-term alterations in white matter (WM) organization. The Centers for Disease Control estimates around 283,000 children each year seek medical attention for SRC/recreation-related traumatic brain injury. However, literature on subject-specific longitudinal WM abnormalities in SRC is limited.Purpose: Given the heterogeneous nature of SRC on WM microstructure, the goal of this study is to investigate the longitudinal continuity of persistent white matter alterations using a subject-specific approach.
Methods: MRI is a non-invasive imaging modality suitable for detecting neuropathophysiological changes after SRC. Compared to conventional anatomical MRI, using diffusion MRI to probe WM microarchitecture may provide additional sensitivity.The diffusion MRI data from 50 participants were obtained from the CARE consortium, a prospective multisite study examining the natural history of concussion. Each concussed athlete underwent MRI scan at three time points: (1) 24-48 hours after concussion, (2) asymptomatic state, and (3) 7-days after returned to play. Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging (NODDI) metrics were computed and Z-scored based on a normal distribution template created from non-contact sport controls. Potential WM alterations indicated by extreme deviations of Z-score maps were calculated for all diffusion metrics in each concussed participant and time point.
Results: WM alterations persistent across all three timepoints manifested in 76%, 62%, and 82% of the participants as quantified by increases of mean, axial, and radial diffusivity, respectively. 58% of the participants had fractional anisotropy decreases. For NODDI metrics, 82% and 86% of the participants showed increases of isotropic volume fraction and orientation dispersion index, respectively.
Conclusion: This study demonstrated that by applying subject-specific analysis, extreme Z-score voxels can be identified across time in the same or spatially proximal brain regions suggesting persistent WM abnormalities beyond apparent clinical recovery.
Specific of Evaluation of Innovative Projects Effectiveness Using Portfolio Approach
Authors:   Saratov State University, Balash V.A. , Firsova A. A. ,   Saratov State University, Chistopolskaya E. V. ,   Saratov State University
Published: January 2023

The paper considers the problem of evaluating the effectiveness of innovative projects, proposed the use of the expected commercial value, and provides risk assessment model for innovative projects.
Digital Ethics in Social Media
Authors: Grigorescu Adriana , Baiasu Daniela
Published: January 2023

At the heart of every individual is a code of ethics, a code that must be used when making any decision. People develop a sense of ethics based on culture, faith, and ethnicity, which makes each unique. Using online information, and most social media, most cases of violation of ethical norms can be observed. Social media encompasses and covers a large scale of websites, but the link between all of these sites is the ability of users to interact. Although, not long ago it seemed just a trend that skeptics have claimed and insisted will not be successful, is now attracting more users than ever before as it grows by billions of dollars, evolving to the point where if you don't exist in online as a person, but especially as an organization, you can't succeed. All the actions a social user makes make him/her vulnerable, and that is why during time ethical standards were set clear to protect users’ rights and privacy. The changes in the Internet over the last two decades have led to major changes in people's lives. Thus, online activity has become a Wild West, which has led to Cyber Ethics - a philosophical study of ethics on the Internet. In-depth information from online users can lead to the avoidance of fake news as well as the avoidance of certain risks. Through this paper, we highlight that many principles of ethics are violated, mostly knowingly. Many social media players violate these principles to obtain various financial benefits, manipulate, and misinform. With each passing day, we notice more and more illegal information about economic, political, and social events. A correct information process and appropriate and up-to-date legislation can lead to respect for both human rights and ethical values.
Foreign Direct Investment and Competitiveness. Evidences from Romanian Economy
Authors: Apostu Simona Andreea , Panait Mirela , Gigauri Iza , Vasile Valentina
Published: January 2023

The activity of companies with foreign capital is more often in the center of attention of the public opinion, researchers and public authorities considering the positive effects but also the negative externalities that it generates on the economies of the host countries. With the liberalization of capital movements, FDI was consider the panacea that could solve all economic, environmental and social problems in the host less developed countries, but the reality is much more complex. In order to test if foreign direct investment (FDI) is caused by competitiveness in case of Romania, we considered FDI inflows externalities for national economy, net inflows (% of GDP) and Competitiveness index for the time period 2007-2018. The econometric methodology used to model FDI and Competitiveness Index is Granger Causality. The results of the study suggest that there is a unidirectional causality, flowing from Competitiveness Index to foreign direct investment. Thus, in case of Romania, foreign direct investment represents the result of competitiveness, FDI does not influence Competitiveness index.
Accounting the Moderation Effects on the Relationship between Social Responsibility and Business Ethics
Authors: Bocean Vărzaru Anca Antoaneta , Bocean Claudiu George , Mangra Mădălina Giorgiana , Nicolescu Michael Marian
Published: January 2023

Organizations do not function in isolation in society. On the part of society, it is expected that organizations will work in the interest of society and have a sense of obligation to it, to be concerned with solving the problems they have caused. Therefore, the organization should have ethical standards and practice a solid organizational culture and social responsibility to ensure the sustainability and success of the business. The paper aims to address social responsibility and business ethics concerns by building the framework of relationships between social responsibility (SR) and organizational ethics (OE) and determining the moderating effects of organization's reputation (OR), organizational communication (OCm), employee engagement (EE), and organizational culture (OCt). Following structural equation modeling, the paper determines the relationships between the variables and the moderators between these variables. The research results show that CR and OCt strongly moderate the relationship between SR and BE, while OCm and OCm slightly moderate the relationship between SR and OE.
Renewable Energy through the Lenses of Financial Development and Technological Innovation: The Case of CEE Countries
Authors: Hysa Eglantina , Akbar Minhas , Akbar Ahsan , Banda Iges , Apostu Simona Andreea
Published: January 2023

Central and Eastern Europe countries are considered as a fragile group of economies compared to European Union countries. Furthermore, against the backdrop of rapid industrial growth, this study examines the spillover effects of financial development (FD) and technological innovation (TI) on levels of consumptions with regard to CEE countries renewable energy. Hence, by considering proxies for technological innovation such as trademarks, patents, and grants received for innovation, we assess the stimulus of technological advancement on the consumption of renewable energy. While broad money stock ratio is used for financial deepening. The empirical outcomes of this research will explicate whether advancement in innovation capacity and financial development stimulates the demand for renewable energy. This research will target CEE countries, and the period of examination will be for 2000–2019. Therefore, our model will employ the following explanatory variables; technological innovation, capital formation, and income inequality to test their influence on taking advantages of applying different technologies in renewable energy. Lastly, our study will provide important policy prescriptions for the regulators to ensure an enabling appropriate environment to support renewable energy for pollution abatement.
Public Sector Internal Audit, a Tool for Assessing the Achievement of the Development Objectives by the Public Authorities
Authors: Zhan Xiaoyu
Published: January 2023

This scientific research study is an attempt to answer the question ”Is the public sector internal audit a management tool for assessing the regional and local sustainable development programs and projects ?” in a constructive approach, that could bring value to both the economic theory, and the economic and social practice. The starting point of the study was the public sector internal audit’s work that was undertaken within the ministry that manages the public funding for sustainable development. The analysis of the public sector internal audit typology, that was carried out in the 2016-2021 period, outlined the structure of the dysfunctions that were found about the checked auditing objectives, which belong to the accounting information system. The outcomes of the research undertaken about this issue led to relevant conclusions regarding the validation or invalidation of the research hypothesis.
Factors Affecting Green Human Resource Management: A Study of a State University Sri Lanka
Authors: Jayasekara Thilini , Iddagoda Anuradha , Dissanayake Hiranya
Published: January 2023

Today, going green is a trend in almost all the fields in the world; Human Resource Management field is no exception. Green Human Resource Management has gained the attention of the top management in any sector. This study intends to identify the factors that affect Green Human Resource Management, including organizational culture, leadership and personal character. The academic staff of a state university is the individual unit of analysis. As a cross-sectional study, the study was conducted in a non-contrive setting, with minimum researcher interference. Three hypotheses have been developed to test the nomological network/conceptual framework. The study’s findings suggest that leadership directly impacts Green Human Resource Management and has no impact on other factors. This study adds new knowledge to social exchange theory and has significant policy implications for universities.
The Need for European Norms and Measures to Prevent Social Dumping
Authors: Boharu (Mircea) Raluca Mihaela , Savu Andreea Cristina
Published: January 2023

Combating the phenomenon of social dumping is a permanent concern of the European Union in the context of the creation of the internal market. Has the risk of social dumping become a permanent problem within the European Union meant that the European legislator has provided answers to the question: has European legislation taken sufficient, effective, and concrete measures to enable the European legal mechanism to combat this phenomenon? The article aims to analyze how the European space integrates into the global economic environment. The secondary purpose is also to identify how it can protect itself from the risk of social competition posed by trade with the rest of the world. Social dumping is the result of differences in the levels of development of the Member States of the European Union. In addition, the social variable would not have been as important if the working conditions in those countries had been the same. Given that the notion of social dumping has received many interpretations over time, currently, the notion does not have a clear definition, namely that of economic dumping, we can say that based on exploring the literature the term social dumping is viewed through a paradox. To explain this paradox, we can start from the finding that a state even if it has a lower level of social protection does not necessarily mean that it can develop the risk of social dumping.
Pilot Production of Façade Panels: Variability of Mix Design
Authors: Pavlin Majda , Horvat Barbara , Ducman Vilma
Published: January 2023

As part of the WOOL2LOOP project, the Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute (ZAG), in collaboration with Termit d.d. were responsible for the production of façade panels. An initial mix design was developed at ZAG, where alkali-activated façade panels were produced, primarily from stone wool waste, while production took place at Termit. The mix design was changed twice during the pilot production, before a final product with suitable durability was developed. A compressive strength of up to 60 MPa and bending strength of approximately 20 MPa was achieved. The mechanical properties, however, varied, due to the unevenly milled batches of the milled mineral wool. Milling on a larger scale is very challenging, and it is difficult to obtain consistent quality of the milled material. Once the correct curing process had been found, however, the panels produced showed good performance. Moreover, the results from leaching tests showed that the elevated concentrations of certain elements (Cr, As and Mo) did not exceed the legal limits for non-hazardous waste.
Electrocoagulation Implementation for Textile Wastewater Treatment Processes
Authors: Simonič Marjana
Published: January 2023

Electrocoagulation (EC) has been employed recently to treat tannery, textile, and coloured wastewater. Three main processes are gathered in EC process, namely electrochemistry, coagulation, and flotation. This technique uses DC currents source between metal electrodes immersed in the textile effluent, which causes the dissolution of electrode plates into the effluent. The main advantage of EC compared to chemical coagulation technique is that EC generates less sludge. The objective of the present manuscript is to review the potential of electrocoagulation for the treatment of textile effluent. The most influential factors on removal efficiency, such as initial pH, time of EC, conductivity, current density, initial dye concentration and periodically reversal current on electrodes were discussed. Considering the circular economy concept, which focuses on positive society-wide benefits, manufacturing brick or ceramic materials is feasible method for disposing sludge.
Lexical expression of the concept love in Theocritus’ works
Authors: Ivashkiv-Vashchuk Oryslava
Published: January 2023

Lexical expression of the concept love in Theocritus’ works
Reduced Posttraumatic Stress in Mothers Taking Part in Group Interventions for Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence
Authors: Pernebo Karin , Almqvist Kjerstin
Published: January 2023

This study investigated whether interventions for children exposed to intimate partner violence combining parallel groups for children and mothers contribute to positive outcomes for partaking mothers. The study included 39 mothers in a long-term within-subject design without a control group in a Swedish naturalistic setting. Maternal psychological health was assessed pre- and posttreatment and at 6-month and 12-month follow-up. Mothers reported medium- to large-sized decrease in psychological symptoms, including symptoms of posttraumatic stress, postintervention (p= < .001 d = 0.45–0.96). During the follow-up period, sustained and further decrease of symptoms was reported (p= < .001d= 0.58–1.60). Mothers also reported decreased exposure to violence. Results indicate that these child-focused programs have major and sustainable positive effects on mothers’ psychological health.
Victimology of Mass Shootings and Mass Murders Not Involving Firearms
Authors: Hesson Hannah M. , Shea Eileen A. , Appelbaum Paul S. , Dishy Gabriella , Cohen-Romano Carol , Kennedy Leda , Bornico Melissa , Lee Kathryn , Pia Tyler , Syed Faizan , Villalobos Alexandra , Lieberman Jeffrey A. , Wall Melanie M. , Brucato Gary , Girgis Ragy R.
Published: January 2023

Most research to date has focused on perpetrators of mass murder incidents. Hence, there is little information on victims. We examined 973 mass murders that occurred in the United States between 1900 and 2019 resulting in 5,273 total fatalities and 4,498 nonfatal injuries for a total of 9,771 victims (on average 10 victims per incident). Approximately 64% of victims of mass murder were White individuals, 13% were Black individuals, 6% were Asian individuals, and 14% were Latinx individuals. Given the higher number of nonfatal injuries per non-firearm mass murder event (11.0 vs. 2.8,p< .001), the total number of victims was only 50% higher for mass shootings (5,855 victims) vs. non-firearm mass murder events (3,916 victims). Among the 421 incidents of mass murder in the United States since 2000, Black, Asian, and Native American individuals were overrepresented among victims of mass shootings compared with their representation in the general U.S. population, and White individuals were underrepresented (allp≤ .002). Findings of racial/ethnic differences were similar among victims of mass murder committed with means other than firearms for Black, Asian, and White individuals. These findings highlight different areas of victimology within the context of these incidents.