bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Finite-time stability and optimal control of an impulsive stochastic reaction-diffusion vegetation-water system driven by L$ {\rm \acute{e}} $vy process with time-varying delay
Authors: Xiong Zixiao ,   School of Mathematics and Statistics, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, 750021, China, Li Xining , Ye Ming , Zhang Qimin ,   Department of Scientific Computing, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306, USA,   Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306, USA
Published: September 2021

In this paper, a reaction-diffusion vegetation-water system with time-varying delay, impulse and L$ {\rm \acute{e}} $vy jump is proposed. The existence and uniqueness of the positive solution are proved. Meanwhile, mainly through the principle of comparison, we obtain the sufficient conditions for finite-time stability which reflect the effect of time delay, diffusion, impulse, and noise. Besides, considering the planting, irrigation and other measures, we introduce control variable into the vegetation-water system. In order to save the costs of strategies, the optimal control is analyzed by using the minimum principle. Finally, numerical simulations are shown to illustrate the effectiveness of our theoretical results.
Charismatic Leadership and Special Education Teachers’ Empowerment
Authors: Loukeri Paraskevi , Stathopoulou Agathi , Salapata Yolanda , Drigas Athanasios
Published: September 2021

In general, leadership is strongly correlated with the empowerment of the followers’ personal vision as well as with the effectiveness of their work. On the top of that, the admiration derived of a group of people towards a leader, is a determine factor to characterize the leader as “charismatic – emotionally intelligent”. Consequently, final target along with the adopted strategies are the key points for successful leadership. This is how a high-leveled Job Satisfaction environment for the employees, can be secured, protecting them against Job Burnout syndrome. In Special Education, the consequences of Job Burnout seem to be profoundly serious concerning not only the teacher him/herself but also his/her work efficiency. It has been found that teachers, who face the Job Burnout are usually physically and mentally tired, depressed, and continually anxious, keeping themselves isolated and not easily accessible. This research aims to investigate the correlation between the school leader’s emotionally intelligence and the existence of supportive working environment, where the teacher is motivated, inspired and protected by the danger of Job Burnout.
Digitalization of the Parking Lot at the Public University “Kadri Zeka” in Gjilan
Authors: Mustafa Ragmi , Ahmedi Basri , Mustafa Kujtim
Published: September 2021

The main purpose of this paper is to describe how the construction of the project was carried out, which controls the entries and exits in the parking lot of vehicles "SMART PARKING" at the Public University "Kadri Zeka" in Gjilan, in the Republic of Kosovo. In fact, this paper deals with the digitalization of vehicle parking lots. This project uses hardware and software components for its realization. Hardware components operate according to software instructions executed according to a working program code within a closed and endless programming cycle. This automatic form of operation of a digital car park not only regulates the traffic inside the car park but also satisfies the drivers of the vehicles with information given in a display or monitor. The information refers to vacancies in the parking lot and informs the driver of the vehicle about whether or not he can park his vehicle by allowing or not allowing the opening of the barrier. On the other hand the system becomes even more sophisticated when at the entrance of the smart parking lot is placed the key for searching for the opening of the barrier which may not open if there are no free parking spaces. All of this is controlled by software written in the C ++ programming language, of course within the Arduino UNO programming environment. Therefore, the electronic-hardware devices used in this paper/project are directed by the relevant software placed in the memory of the microcontroller in the system "Smart Parking”. The reason for building this automatic vehicle parking system is to control and prevent the attempted parking of vehicles that would seriously impede the exit of previously parked vehicles in the parking lot of the Public University "Kadri Zeka" in the city of Gjilan, Republic of Kosovo.
The Empirical Analysis of Industrial Work Challenges in the Industrial Revolution 5.0 Towards a Grade Point Average (GPA) for Electronic Engineering Education Students
Authors: Hidayat Hendra , Tasrif Elfi , Jaya Putra , Anwar Muhammad , Thamrin Thamrin , Zulwisli Zulwisli , Hadi Ahmaddul , Budayawan Khairi , Husin Muhammad , Asmara Delvi
Published: September 2021

This study aims to analyze the challenges of industrial work in the industrial revolution 5.0 towards the grade point average (GPA) for electronic engineering education students. This study was conducted in accordance with the development of the industrial world with the entry of the 5.0 industrial revolution and the demands of the world of education that must be met to improve the quality of graduates. The research objects are Electronics Engineering Students’. Sampling in this study uses the Slovin formula. A total of 75 students were involved in this study, with a sample of 43 people. To analyze the research data uses SPSS Version 20. The result shows that (1) industrial work motivation has a positive and significant on students’ grade point average (GPA) of electronics engineering students’ (2) work readiness in the industry has a positive and significant on students’ grade point average (GPA) of electronics engineering students’ (3) industrial work motivation and work readiness in the industry together have a significant on students’ grade point average (GPA) of electronics engineering students’.
Logical verification of Einstein’s “light clock” thought experiment
Authors: Namba Noriaki
Published: September 2021

Numerous paradoxes have been noted with regard to Einstein’s special theory of relativity (STR) [A. Einstein, Ann. Phys. 322, 891 (1905)]. This is because the logical consistency of the two guiding principles he adopts has not been fully verified. Here, the author discusses
Einstein’s “light clock” thought experiment based on the two guiding principles of STR. Following those principles would lead to a logical breakdown in the STR.
Decoding the wave particle duality
Authors: López Carlos
Published: September 2021

The action reaction principle (ARP), a fundamental ingredient of Physics, is taken for granted, because it is automatically fulfilled along the ordinary Hamiltonian, classical or quantum, time evolution law. But in quantum mechanics, there is an extraordinary evolution law, the projection
of state rule along quantum measurements, which is not Hamiltonian. Consequently, the ARP is not automatically fulfilled along quantum measurements, and it must be checked case by case. Surprisingly, very simple quantum measurements, both theoretical processes and experiments, show an apparent
violation of the ARP, so that the hidden reaction must be found. In the analyzed experiment, the ARP is restored if some new system, the quantum or de Broglie wave, exists and locally interacts with the detector. There cannot be interaction at a spatial distance between the particle (photon
or electron) and the obstacle‐detector.
Transparência passiva no judiciário: uma análise da aplicação da lei de acesso à informação nos Tribunais de Justiça estaduais
Authors: Cruz Gustavo Juliano Leitão da , Zuccolotto Robson
Published: September 2021

A Lei de Acesso à Informação (LAI) assegura à sociedade brasileira o direito de acesso às informaçõespúblicas não sigilosas. Essa lei aplica-se aos Poderes Executivo, Legislativo e Judiciário dos três níveis de governo. Os estudos anteriores sobre transparência, que tiveram como objeto de investigação o Judiciário, demonstram que as solicitações de informações amparadas na LAI não têm sido atendidas de maneira satisfatória. Ocorre que esses estudos realizaram uma análise da transparência apenas sob a perspectiva da conformidade legal, deixando de investigar as possíveis causas da escassez de transparência. Por outro lado, esta pesquisa identificou na literatura algumas características estruturais do Judiciário, que, provavelmente, repercutem negativamente na transparência e, assim sendo, na accountability. Considerando essas características como indutoras de práticas formalísticas de transparência, este estudo tem por objetivo investigar como o Judiciário Estadual responde às demandas por informações amparadas na LAI. Paratanto, foi selecionada uma amostra estratificada, correspondente a 50% (cinquenta por cento) dos Tribunais de Justiça do Brasil, para os quais foram enviadas solicitações de informações, que foram formuladas com o propósito de viabilizar uma análise não só da conformidade legal mas também dos impactos das características estruturais do Judiciário sobre a divulgação de informações. Os resultados do estudo demonstram um baixo índice de classificação satisfatória desses pedidos, revelando, além de um formalismo excessivo, que o Judiciário é uma estrutura burocrática pouco comprometida com a disponibilização de informações.
Os efeitos das decisões de estrutura de capital e investimento no desempenho financeiro empresarial
Authors: Alves Araújo Santos Andressa , Santos David Ferreira Lopes , Basso Montoro Stela , Donadon Matiolli Mariana
Published: September 2021

Os estudos empíricos na área de finanças corporativas têm analisado as decisões de investi­mento e endividamento e os efeitos dessas decisões no desempenho financeiro de forma se­gregada, cujos resultados revelam efeitos contraditórios das variáveis utilizadas em cada uma dessas decisões. A partir disso, este estudo tem como objetivo analisar de forma agregada os fatores determinantes das decisões de investimento e endividamento das empresas brasileiras e os reflexos no desempenho financeiro entre 1999 a 2018, a partir da combinação de duas bases privadas. Essas bases foram combinadas, totalizando uma média de 1.340 empresas em cada um dos anos, no total de 20 anos, sendo possível realizar uma intersecção com informações de 737 empresas em todo o período. A análise ocorreu através do modelo de regressão com dados em painel, por meio de três modelos empíricos, uma para cada dimensão (investimento, endividamento e desempenho financeiro). Os resultados dessa pesquisa evidenciam que há interdependência entre as decisões, em que a variação da receita e o Retorno sobre o Investimento podem exercer impactos distintos nas decisões de investimento e endividamento. Além disso, as variáveis sobre decisões de investimento e endividamento exercem influência signifi­ cativa mútua, em que o crescimento do ativo está relacionado com a redução do endividamento, sinalizando para maior preferência por capital próprio. Diante disso, esse estudo demonstra a necessidade de uma maior discussão sobre essas duas principais decisões financeiras de forma integrada, inclusive para avaliação no desempenho das empresas.
High Resolution Residual Strain/Stress Measurements on Three Axis Neutron Diffractometer
Authors: Mikula Pavol , Šaroun Jan , Ryukhtin Vasyl
Published: September 2021

Focusing 3-axis diffractometer set-up equipped with bent perfect crystal (BPC) monochromator and analyzer offers the sensitivity in determination of strains Dd/d < 10-4 in polycrystalline materials which is about one order of magnitude higher with respect to that of conventional 2-axis neutron scanners. It also offers possibility of line profile analysis for reasonable sample volumes and counting times. In this paper, the feasibility of using the 3-axis set-up even for measurements of rather large bulk polycrystalline samples with an acceptable resolution is presented. As the 3-axis set-up exploits focusing in real and momentum space, by a proper adjustment of the curvature of the analyzer, a high-resolution determination of the lattice changes can also be achieved even on large irradiated gauge volumes, though with a slightly relaxed resolution. It can be successfully exploited namely, in the strain/stress measurements on samples exposed to an external load, e.g. in tension/compression rig, in aging machine etc. In addition to the original performance where the analysis is carried out by rocking the BPC analyzer and the neutron signal registered by a point detector, a new alternative is offered which uses a fixed rocking angle position of the analyzer and the detector signal is registered by a one-dimensional position sensitive detector (PSD). This trick makes possible in some cases the elastic strain/stress measurements considerably faster and thus reduces the drawback of the time consuming step-by-step analysis.
Engineered Nanoparticles for Prevention against CoVID-19 Infection
Authors: Dwivedi Raghav , Meetkamal  , Dwivedi Rajesh Kumar
Published: September 2021

The sudden emergence of novel coronavirus CoVID-19 in China during the end of last year and its outburst all around the globe thereafter have raised serious questions about their instant management and diagnostic measures as it is infecting humans around in an exponential manner. The implementation of nanotechnology could perhaps ingenerate the rising distress due to the spread of the disease as the conventional antiviral drugs just control the symptoms. Nanoparticles drug delivery systems are engineered technologies that use nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery and controlled release of therapeutic agents. Nanoparticles based approach can replace the treatment with a more promising one that could meet these challenges. Understanding molecular pathogenesis of CoVID-19 infection is very important to exploit the nanoparticles to fight against it. A lot of nanostructures have been developed with antiviral and antibacterial properties for a variety of drug delivery and biomedical applications. The need of the hour is to exploit nano research to develop effective diagnostics tools, drugs, vaccines to treat and prohibit infection. In this paper an attempt has been made to understand the role and potential of various nanoparticles to inhibit CoVID-19 infection and its toxicity effects.
Human Resource Management in Modern Society
Authors: Simion Petronela Cristina , Popescu Mirona Ana Maria , Costea-Marcu Iustina Cristina , Grecu Iuliana
Published: September 2021

Recruitment is one of the main pillars for the proper functioning of a healthy environment, which meets its objectives and is a process coordinated by the human resources department, together with the respective managers for each position. The recruitment process consists in promoting vacancies using the most appropriate channels, means and tools to maximize the attraction rate of the most suitable candidates, as addressability and accessibility within the target group of potential applicants to meet almost all the conditions. and the criteria set out in the profile of the ideal candidate. There is an acute need for skills in a labor market that demands competitiveness as soon as possible. The most important thing that managers and leaders do in an organization is to hire the right people for the right job. At present, the recruitment process has become very dynamic and is constantly changing. We are currently facing an impressive increase in the use of technology and automation in almost every aspect of the recruitment industry. Undoubtedly, the automation of the recruitment process and the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms in these systems has brought a number of benefits and changed the way candidates are selected. The authors of the article aim to conduct a bibliographic research to illustrate the current state of human resources management and the methods adopted in its optimization. The latest trends in this field are researched and the main challenges that appear are exposed. There are presented the means used to maintain employees within the organizations and increase their productivity. The collected data are interpreted and a model of systematization of the recruitment process is proposed using process modeling, for an easier implementation. In conclusion, it is found that the role of recruiters will change through the adoption on a larger scale of solutions to automate the process of search and selection of candidates. Although the benefits of recruiting automation could outweigh the arguments against it, it is prudent for recruiters to combine technology with the human factor in the selection process of the right candidate. The most important strategic challenge in HR for companies is to maintain a high level of employee involvement, which is difficult to achieve only through technology.
Research on the Use of Integrated Management Systems
Authors: Simion Cristina Petronela , Popescu Traian Valeriu , Popescu Mirona Ana Maria , Militaru Andreea Maria G.
Published: September 2021

Many organizations have adopted or are adopting standards and / or specifications of management systems, such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO / IEC 27001, ISO 22000, and ISO / IEC 20000, out of necessity or to align with trends. Unfortunately, it often results in a set of independent systems, with different goals and objectives. These fragmented systems are often documented in non-uniform styles, are under the control of different people and are audited separately.
Integrated management systems (IMS) allow management to establish directions for the effective and efficient fulfillment of the organization's objectives. From managing employee needs to study the performance of competitors, encouraging good practice, and minimizing risk and maximizing resource utilization, the integrated management system approach can help the organization meet its strategic business objectives.
Integration must be planned and implemented in a structured way. Many organizations have adopted the standards of the management system due to external pressures, following customer requests to implement a quality standard or external requirements to introduce an environmental system, and / or occupational health and safety [2]. On the other hand, the integration of management systems has beneficial effects on the whole business. Therefore, the first concern must be to understand the needs of the business, correlated with the mission and vision of the organization. In order to respond to the growing interest in an integrated approach to management systems and organizational risk management, the first step an organization must take is to define the common requirements of management systems.
The authors aim in this article to present the advantages brought by IMS by their correct implementation within organizations. A review of the current integrated management systems is carried out and the problems that arise during use are exposed. The research includes a guide of good practices from the start to the end of an IMS implementation. Thus, the use of synergies and the integration of resources allows the creation of an efficient and simplified management system. Processes and procedures are viewed from several angles, in order to identify and optimize the IMS implementation process in order to obtain positive results.
Need Analysis for the Integration of Digital Tools for Teaching, Learning and Assessment of the Welders
Authors: Savu Sorin Vasile , Savu Ionel Dănuț , Benga Gabriel Constantin , Olei Adrian Bebe , Ştefan Iulian
Published: September 2021

This paper aims to identify the needs for updating the European Welder Training Guideline in order to introduce chapters for new digital innovative tools that can be used both in theoretical and practical training of welders. The objective of the revision of curriculum in the context of digital tools is to boost the digital skills of trainers, both youngsters (I-VET) and older personnel seeking further training (C-VET), thus targeting the issues raised during COVID-19 pandemic crisis as well as to increase the attractiveness of secondary/vocational schools and innovativeness of learning programmes. The paper present a research among VET school teachers for identify in what extent the new theoretical and practical digital tools can be implemented in order to increase the level of digital competences of the teachers as well as digital and professional competences of the learners.
Logistics of Goods Transited through the Romanian Inland Harbors
Authors: Olei Bebe Adrian , Balosin Ionel , Midan Angelo , Simion Dalia
Published: September 2021

This work presents some relevant data regarding the amount of goods that have been transported inside the European Union borders using the inland waterway transport. There are also presented the goods quantities that were transited the Romanian harbours in the last years. In accordance with the Eurostat inland waterways freight transport report for the 2016-2019 period, the Romanian market was estimated in 2019 at the approximate value of over 33.200 thousand tones, which situated Romania on the 5th position among the European states. More, this quantity represented a total increase of 11.9% reported to the previous year. The biggest quantities of transited goods are represented by cereals, then crude mineral products and then oil and gas products.
From sciatica pain to a complex diagnosis: a case of pyomyositis and chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Authors: Magnani Ottavia , Caiti Matteo , Cenni Elisabetta , Moscatelli Paolo
Published: September 2021

We described a case of a 50-year-old man who presented severe low back and leg pain that quickly evolved in severe septic shock. Clinical workouts led us to diagnose a rare condition as pyomyositis because of the identification of Staphylococcus aureus septicemia and multiple muscle collections. Although this rare condition rarely occurs in temperate climates, its prevalence recently increased and is often associated with an immunocompromised condition. In this case, the investigation of an immunological impairment revealed an underlying chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Reliability and Validity of an Ultrasonic Device for Measuring Height in Adults
Authors: Cho Seon Hwa , Cho Young Gyu , Park Hyun Ah , Bong A Ra
Published: September 2021

Background: The ultrasonic stadiometer was originally developed as a device to measure and monitor children’s height. However, an ultrasonic stadiometer (InLab S50; InBody Co., Seoul, Korea) was used to measure adults’ height in the 2018 Korea Community Health Survey (KCHS). This study was conducted to assess the reliability and validity of the InLab S50 in adults. Methods: The study subjects were 120 adults (reliability test, n=20; validity test, n=100) who had visited a health screening center. The intra- and inter-rater reliabilities of InLab S50 were assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). The agreement between InLab S50 and an automatic stadiometer (HM-201; Fanics, Busan, Korea) was assessed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient and Bland-Altman analysis. Results: The intra- and inter-rater reliabilities of the InLab S50 were excellent (ICC=0.9999 and 0.9998, respectively). The correlation coefficient of the height measured by the two measurement devices was very high (r=0.996). The difference (Δheight [HM-201-InLab S50]) was -0.15±0.78 cm (95% limit of agreement [LOA], -1.69 to 1.38). After excluding the values outside 95% LOA, the difference was further reduced to -0.05±0.59 cm (95% LOA, -1.20 to 1.10). Conclusion: This study showed that the InLab S50 is a reliable and valid device for the measurement of adults’ height. Therefore, we think that InLab S50 could be used to measure adults’ height in household health surveys such as the KCHS.
Effect of Patient Empowerment Model on Smoking Cessation: Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Khafagy Ghada M. , Mahmoud Mervat M. , Soliman Saeed S. A.
Published: September 2021

Background: Smoking is a preventable cause of chronic morbidity. Patient empowerment is a process through which people establish greater control over their health-related decisions and actions. To assess the effect of patient empowerment versus health education on the nicotine dependence score and progress of patients under different stages of smoking cessation. Methods: This was a single-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial that included 76 smokers attending family medicine clinics. Participants were divided into two groups: empowerment and health education groups. Their nicotine-dependence score and smoking cessation stage were identified. All study participants were subjected to five health education sessions with a 3-month follow-up period. Results: The mean nicotine-dependence score decreased significantly in both groups after the intervention. This decrease was slightly higher in the empowerment group; however, the difference was not statistically significant. After the intervention, 16.7% of the health education and 30.0% of the empowerment group transitioned from stage 1 to stages 2–4 of smoking cessation, with the change being statistically significant only in the empowerment group. There was no statistically significant difference in the number of study participants who stopped smoking between the health education and empowerment groups. Conclusion: Both the empowerment model and traditional health education have similar positive effects on decreasing the nicotine-dependence level. There was a significant improvement in the stage of change for patients under the empowerment model, although there was no statistically significant difference between the groups regarding the number of participants who stopped smoking.
Prediction of Food Allergens Sensitization Based on History Taking Technique in Young Children
Authors: Lee Jeongmin , Jeong Kyunguk , Lee Eunjoo , Lee Sooyoung
Published: September 2021

Background: The diagnosis of food allergies needs to be confirmed through an oral food challenge (OFC). However, specific immunoglobulin E (sIgE) concentrations analyzed by serological tests are also helpful in determining OFC items and predicting the presence of allergic reactions. Unfortunately, there is a limit to the number of antigens that can be simultaneously evaluated at one time. The purpose of this study was to analyze the possibility of detecting sIgE antibodies against food using clues in self-reported food allergy symptoms. Methods: Medical records of 377 patients aged 3 years or younger were collected for egg white-, cow’s milk-, walnut- and soybean-sIgE sensitization, and related clinical history. Each clinical history was classified into class 1: direct-isolated intake resulting in anaphylaxis or hives with consistent clincical history; class 2a: class 1 with inconsistency; class 2b: indirect-mixed intake resulting in anaphylaxis or hives regardless of consistency; class 2c: direct/indirect-isolated/mixed intake resulting in itching without hives, vomiting, or diarrhea with consistent clincical history; or class 3: class 2c with inconsistency or asymptomatic to direct, isolated exposure. Results: The area under the curve (AUC) of class 1 for cow’s milk was 0.790, and the accuracy was 78.0%. The AUC of class 1 and 2 for egg white was better than that of class 1 (0.750), and the accuracy rate was 77.6%. The AUCs of class 1 for walnut and soybean were 0.775 and 0.662, respectively. Conclusion: In conclusion, sIgE sensitization to foods could be predicted by the combination of exposure and selfreported symptoms in children under 3 years of age.
Values-based Physical Education for the intermediate schooling phase in a diverse South African context
Authors: Jones Cherese F. , Roux Charl J.
Published: September 2021

Participation in physical activity, Physical Education (PE) and sport has been recognised as a powerful learning tool for education, providing a universal language for contributing to valuable life principles. Values-based education implies that learners are educated about the aspects determining their behaviour. Values-based PE, physical activities and sport have the potential to transcend diversity and achieve cohesion, promote tolerance and trust and affirm respect between individuals and communities. The goal of PE can be to contribute to the acceptance of the infinite qualities of South Africa’s diversity and to claim the country’s diversity as a source of strength that forms a bond of a common set of values. There has been a global change in the interaction of learners with their environment; their lives are shaped by forces that do not necessarily assist them to learn and apply values. A PE programme infused with the values of Olympism and Ubuntuism can offer an investment in individual and societal improvement as the co-evolutionary interaction of these values and how they affect each learner can add to the celebration of human diversity. The question this study set out to answer was how can PE be used as a tool to teach values. Thus, the study aimed to inform the development of a values-based PE programme for the intermediate schooling phase. This qualitative study, from a constructivist paradigm, has enhanced the understanding of individuals’ cultures, beliefs and values, human experiences and situations. Purposeful sampling, of 10 intermediate phase teachers from five different public primary schools sought information-rich cases. The theoretical perspectives of the experiential learning theory were applied to teaching PE during in-service PE teacher training workshops. The process was documented by collecting data from multiple sources. Participatory action research was used, determining how data were collected, analysed and presented on an ongoing, cyclical basis. This study developed material for the intermediate phase PE curriculum that underpins the values of Olympism and Ubuntuism as core values, which were modelled by teachers and guided their work. The PE programme included key elements of and aligned with the study aims of the subject Life Skills. The outcomes of using PE as a tool to teach values propose recommendations to the Department of Basic Education of South Africa, to improve and implement a quality PE curriculum that is applicable to practice and that will optimise the chances of meeting National Curriculum Statement standards. Further research is recommended on the rest of the intermediate phase PE curriculum over the entire year, which includes other movement phenomena infused with values.
Importance of Sexual Dimorphism of the Maxillary Sinus and Mandibular Inter Coronoid Distance of Vijayawada City Population in Andhra Pradesh
Authors: Supraja S , Anuradha A. , Guduru Vijaysrinivas , Kiresur Mohammad Asif , Pasupuleti Mohan Kumar , Vignatha P.
Published: September 2021

Background:

Mass fatality incidents occur due to environmental, medical, vehicle, industrial, or terrorist events that can involve large numbers of victims. Identification of these victims is of utmost importance in these situations. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) may be helpful in some forensic contexts, offering several advantages for postmortem forensic imaging.

Aim:

The research study aims to evaluate the sexual dimorphism of the maxillary sinus and inter coronoid distance to estimate sex by using CBCT.

Materials and Methods:

In 40 CBCT scans of 20 males and 20 females, maxillary sinuses height, width and inter coronoid distances of mandible were measured for forensic analysis. In high quality, reconstructed images of bilateral maxillary sinuses, height, and width were measured, and in mandible, inter coronoid was measured in axial view. Results were tabulated and analyzed using an unpaired t-test and discriminant function analysis used to compare differences in the measured parameters between males and females.

Results:

Mean values of inter coronoid in males and females are (♂ =88.1, ♀ =78.1). The maxillary sinus right side height and width (♂ =32.2, ♀ =24.6) (♂ =19.7, ♀ =19.6) left side height and width (♂ =32.7, ♀ =23.6) (♂ =18.1, ♀ =17.8), respectively. A statistically significant (P < 0.05) difference was found in maxillary sinus and inter coronoid distance between males and females. Results showed significantly larger dimensions of maxillary sinus and inter coronoid distance in males compared to females. The correct predictive accuracy rate of sex determination was 100% in females and 90% in males with overall accuracy of 95%.

Conclusion:

The present study showed the importance of maxillary sinus dimensions and inter coronoid distance in sex estimation using cone-beam computed tomography in forensic medicine.
Quantitative analysis of tannins, alkaloids, phenols, and flavonoids in Ficus semicordata leaf, stem, stem bark, root, and fruit powder
Authors: Gupta Shashi , Acharya Rabinarayan , Gamit Rakesh V. , Shukla Vinay J.
Published: September 2021

Introduction:

Ficus semicordata Buch.-Ham. ex Sm. (Syn. Ficus cunia Buch.- Ham. ex Roxb.) of family
Moraceae, is one of the plants used by the folklore of Odisha for medicinal purposes. Traditional healers use the plant's leaf, stem, stem bark, root, and fruit to treat jaundice, stomach disorders, skin diseases, and other ailments. The present research article explores the quantitative estimation of tannins, alkaloids, phenols, and flavonoids of leaf, stem, stem bark, root, and fruit powder of Ficus semicordata, as these are responsible for antioxidant, hepatoprotective, and other activities.

Materials and Methods:

The plant and its various useful parts, after through identification and authentication, were collected from the Gandhamardana hills in Paikamal, Odisha. Quantitative estimation of different parts was performed following standard procedures.

Results:

Quantitative estimation revealed the presence of maximum tannin in stem bark followed by leaf; maximum alkaloid in fruit followed by leaf; maximum phenol in stem followed by root; and maximum flavonoid content in stem followed by root. Quantitative analysis revealed the presence of tannin and alkaloid in all the samples, which plays a significant role oxidative defence, antimalarial, anticancer, cholinomimetic, vasodilatory, analgesic, antibacterial, and antihyperglycemic activities.

Conclusion:

Quantitative estimation revealed the presence of tannin and alkaloid in all the parts of F. semicordata.
Influence of psychiatric comorbidity on patient with Switra (vitiligo)
Authors: Hetalben Amin , Chayal Vivek
Published: September 2021

Background:

As per Ayurveda, Switra is the skin disorders of depigmentation of localized or whole body. The disease is somatic in nature which affects the psychology of the patient with chronicity. The patient with Switra experiences severe psychological and social problems. Sattvavajaya (psychological methods) is one among the three principal treatment modalities that is specially designed for treating psychological disorders.

Aim:

The current case will discuss the psychological aspect of Switra in the early remission of disease as per Ayurveda in terms of Sattavavajaya Chikitsa.

Materials and Methods:

Sattavavajaya Chikitsa combined with Yukti Vyapashraya Chikitsa (physicopharmacological) was used for four months of treatment. In present study, Avalgujadi lepa (as Yuktivyapashraya Chikitsa) and counseling (as Sattvavajaya Chikitsa) were administered.

Result:

The present case demonstrates clinical promising results in re-pigmentation without developing new areas of de-pigmentation. The case was not uncommon but it reflects the importance of the psychological problem in Switra. The present case supports the psychological aspect concern with Switra and signifies that psychological management can also give early management.

Conclusion:

Satvavajaya Chikitsa shows remarkable improvement in the immediate recovery of Switra along with Yukti Vyapashraya Chikitsa.
Management of spondylosis-induced sciatica (Gridhrasi) with variation of Basti Dravya as per the Avastha of the disease
Authors: Kaalia Neelam , Aggarwal Chanchal , Bhatted Santosh K.
Published: September 2021

Background:

Improper sitting posture in office or continuous work in one posture and overexertion, lifting heavy weights, and jerking movements during traveling—all these factors create undue pressure and stress injury to the spine and play an important role in producing low back pain (LBP). Several low back conditions can cause sciatica, and lumbar disk degeneration is one of them. Based on the clinical symptoms, it can be correlated with Gridhrasi described in Ayurveda.

Aim:

The aim of this study was to treat a patient of Vata Kaphaja Gridhrasi on the basis of Avastha of Doshas with the help of Panchakarma treatment.

Materials and Methods:

This is a single case study of a 42-year-old female patient with complaints of severe acute pain in the lower back radiating to B/L lower limbs associated with a tingling sensation, a burning sensation in the upper and lower phalanges, and stiffness in joints for one month, causing difficulty in sitting and standing. She was treated by using Snehana, Svedana, and Basti Chikitsa along with Shamana Aushadha for three months in total. Assessment was done on BT (0th day), AT (31st day), and two follow-ups (61st day and 90th day) on the basis of VAS pain (Ruk), VAS stiffness (Stambha), fingertip to floor test, fasciculation (Spandana), straight leg raising (SLR) test by goniometer, femoral stretch, LBOS scale, and Maine Seattle Back Questionnaire for QoL.

Result:

The patient showed significant relief in VAS score for pain and stiffness, fingertip to floor distance was reduced significantly. Improvement was noticed in fasciculation and SLR test after treatment of one month.
Daily Vigorous Intensity Physical Activity and Its Preventive Effect on Pancreatic Cancer
Authors: Park Sung Keun , Jung Ju Young , Oh Chang-Mo , Kim Min-Ho , Ha Eunhee , Kim Yeji , Nam Do Jin , Ryoo Jae-Hong
Published: September 2021

Purpose There has been accumulating evidence for the preventive effect of high physical activity on cancer. However, it is still unclear which level of physical activity is associated with the decreased risk of pancreatic cancer. The purpose of current study is to assess the association between the frequency of vigorous intensity physical activity and the risk of pancreatic cancer. Materials and Methods The nationwide retrospective cohort study was conducted using the National Health Information Database. Study participants were 220,357 Koreans who received health check-up in 2009. They were divided into four groups by the weekly frequency of vigorous intensity physical activity longer than 20 minutes (group 1, no vigorous intensity physical activity (reference); group 2, 1-3 days; group 3, 4-5 days and group 4, 6-7 days). Cox proportional hazard model was used to calculate the adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for incident pancreatic cancer (adjusted HRs [95% CI]) according to the weekly frequency of vigorous intensity physical activity.Results For 4.38 years’ follow-up on average, 377 cases of pancreatic cancer developed. Subjects without incident pancreatic cancer had more favorable metabolic condition and higher physical activity than subjects with incident pancreatic cancer. Adjusted HRs and 95% CI indicated that only group 4 was significantly associated with the decreased risk of pancreatic cancer (group 1, reference; group 2, 1.10 [0.86-1.40]; group 3, 0.75 [0.45-1.25] and group 4, 0.47 [0.25-0.89]). Conclusion In this nationwide representative cohort study, near daily vigorous intensity physical activity showed the preventive effect on pancreatic cancer.
Многоточечные аппроксимации Паде пси-функции
Authors: Sorokin Vladimir Nikolaevich
Published: September 2021

Изучается ньютоновская интерполяция пси-функции рациональными
функциями со свободными полюсами. Получена дискретная формула
Родрига для знаменателей. Найдено предельное распределение
их нулей. Получена соответствующая задача равновесия теории
логарифмического потенциала.
Библиография: 11 названий.
Azithromycin versus Amoxicillin and Malarial Parasitemia among Children with Uncomplicated Severe Acute Malnutrition: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Sié Ali , Dah Clarisse , Ourohiré Millogo , Ouédraogo Moussa , Boudo Valentin , Arzika Ahmed M. , Lebas Elodie , Nyatigo Fanice , Arnold Benjamin F. , O’Brien Kieran S. , Oldenburg Catherine E.
Published: September 2021

Antibiotics are recommended by the WHO as part of the management of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition in children. We evaluated whether azithromycin, an antibiotic with antimalarial properties, improved malarial parasitemia outcomes in children with severe acute malnutrition compared with amoxicillin, an antibiotic commonly used for severe acute malnutrition that does not have antimalarial properties. Total of 301 children were randomized (1:1) to a single oral dose of azithromycin or a 7-day course of amoxicillin and followed for 8 weeks. We found no significant evidence that children receiving azithromycin had improved parasitemia outcomes relative to amoxicillin. Although azithromycin may have advantages over amoxicillin in terms of dosing and administration for uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition, it may not yield additional benefit for malaria outcomes.
За и против реформы назначения арбитражных управляющих
Authors: Кисловский П.А. , Коткова В.Э.
Published: September 2021

Целью настоящей статьи является анализ предложенной Минэкономразвития в рамках реформы законодательства о банкротстве концепции выбора и утверждения арбитражных управляющих.
С целью сравнительного анализа, в статье освещается порядок утверждения в иных странах: Германии, Англии, Франции и США.
В статье приводится практический анализ предложенной в законопроекте концепции на отдельных примерах.
Законопроект подвергается концептуальной критике в двух основных аспектах:
- выбор критериев определения эффективности деятельности арбитражного управляющего. Ставится вопрос насколько в принципе возможно выработать объективную и справедливую систему оценки арбитражных управляющих.
- минимизация участия кредиторов в утверждении арбитражного управляющего. Ставится вопрос насколько оправдано полное исключение кредиторов из участия в выборе арбитражных управляющих, игнорирование их интереса в выборе арбитражного управляющего.
ПРАВООТНОШЕНИЯ ПО СОВРЕМЕННОМУ РОССИЙСКОМУ КОНКУРСНОМУ ПРАВУ: НЕКОТОРЫЕ ТЕОРЕТИЧЕСКИЕ АСПЕКТЫ (ЧАСТЬ 2)
Authors: Солодилов А.В.
Published: September 2021

В статье рассматриваются теоретические вопросы материальных и процессуальных конкурсных правовых отношений. На основе имеющихся научных разработок автор предлагает модель системы правовой сферы несостоятельности (банкротства). Подчеркивается значение организационных конкурсных правоотношений как связующего звена между материальной и процессуальной составляющими этой сферы.
Повышенный стандарт доказывания, применяемый арбитражным судом к третейскому решению при вступлении в дело о несостоятельности (банкротстве)
Authors: Сорокин В.П.
Published: September 2021

Статья посвящена актуальной проблеме оценки арбитражным судом в деле о несостоятельности (банкротстве) фактов и обстоятельств, установленных третейским судом. Рассматриваются возможности применения судом к решению третейского суда такого критерия оценки доказательств, как повышенный стандарт доказывания. Отмечается отсутствие законодательного закрепления понятия повышенного стандарта доказывания относительно решений, вынесенных третейским судом, и отсутствие соотнесенности применения этого понятия с практикой судов высшей инстанции. Раскрываются проблемы урегулирования повышенного порядка оценки доказательств в деле о банкротстве. Подчеркивается необходимость закрепления на законодательном уровне понятия «повышенный стандарт доказывания».
Establishing Causality to Detect Fraud in Financial Statements
Authors: Maka Kiran , Pazhanirajan S. , Mallapur Sujata
Published: September 2021

In this work, two approaches have been presented to derive the important variables that an auditor should watch out for during the audit trials of a financial statement. To achieve this goal, machine learning modeling is leveraged. In the first approach, important features or variables are derived based on ensemble method and in the second approach, an explainable model is used to corroborate and expand the conclusions derived from the ensemble method. A dataset of financial statements that was labeled manually is utilized for this purpose. Four important measures, namely, random forest recommendations of first approach, random Forest Explaner -pvalue, random Forest Explainer-first multi-way importance plot and random Forest Explainer-second multi-way importance plot, are employed to derive the important features. A final list of six variables is derived from these two approaches and four measures
Weiterführende Grundlagenforschung in Lesedidaktik und Leseförderung: Theorie - Empirie - Anwendung
Authors: Juska-Bacher Britta , Röthlisberger Martina , Brugger Ladina , Zangger Christoph , Röttig Sabine , Schwerkolt Clara , Nottbusch Guido , Stephany Sabine , Linnemann Markus , Goltsev Evghenia , Becker-Mrotzek Michael , Helm Gerrit , Schmitz Anke , Karstens Fabiana , Stahns Ruven , Rieser Svenja , Hußmann Anke , Pohlmann Britta , Reichenbach Laura , Thonke Franziska , Wolters Jonna , Ferencik-Lehmkuhl Daria , Fladlung Ilka , Philipp Maik , Meier Carolin , Dittmar Miriam
Published: September 2021

Der vorliegende Band umfasst zwölf zumeist empirische Beiträge, die den aktuellen Forschungsstand zur lesedidaktischen Grundlagenforschung weiterführen und zu weiteren nachfolgenden Studien in Lesedidaktik und Leseförderung einladen.
Effects of dietary compound acidifiers supplementation on growth performance and intestinal health of juvenile American eels (Anguilla rostrata) cultured in cement tanks
Authors: Zhang Mingliang , Wang Yue , Zhai Shaowei
Published: September 2021

This experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of compound acidifiers (CAs) on the growth performance and intestinal health of juvenile American eels (Anguilla rostrata) cultured in cement tanks. Six cement tanks with similar fish size and weight (approximately 4 g/fish and 87 kg/tank) were randomly divided into control group and CAs group with three replicates each. The fish of two groups were fed commercial diet and commercial diet supplemented with 4 g/kg CAs, respectively. The trial period was 56 days. The dietary CAs supplementation significantly increased final fish weight, weight gain rate, specific growth rate and feed intake (P<0.05). There were no significant differences in feeding rate, feed efficiency, and survival rate between the control group and CAs group (P>0.05). Protease activity in intestine was increased significantly by CAs supplementation (P<0.05). Lipase activity and amylase activity were similar between control group and CAs group (P>0.05). CAs supplementation significantly increased the villi length and thickness of the intestinal muscular layer (P<0.05). Dietary CAs supplementation increased the richness and the diversity of intestinal microbiota. At the phylum level, the higher relative abundances of Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria and Bacteroidetes and the lower relative abundance of Firmicutes were observed in CAs group compared to the control group. At the genus level, dietary CAs supplementation significantly increased the relative abundances of Faecalitalea, Sphingomonas, Sutterella and Mycobacterium (P<0.05). In conclusion, the dietary 4 g/kg CAs supplementation might improve the growth performance and intestinal health of juvenile American eels cultured in cement tanks.