bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE QUALITATIVE SIMILARITY HYPOTHESIS: A COMMENTARY
Authors:   Special Education Programs, Department of Educational Studies, The Ohio State University, V. Paul Peter
Published: October 2021

This article provides a summary of the historical background and basic tenets of the Qualitative Similarity Hypothesis (QSH), which has been applied to explore the language and literacy acquisition of d/Deaf and hard of hearing (d/Dhh) children and adolescents in the United States (and elsewhere, for example, South Korea and Saudi Arabia). The QSH is a developmental similarity model, influenced by the early investigations on language and literacy development of children with developmental/intellectual/cognitive or learning/language disabilities. It is argued that the acquisition of English (or any other phonemic language) by d/Deaf and hard of hearing children or other children in Special Education programs is developmentally or qualitatively similar to that of typical (non-disabled) language and literacy learners. This is also the case for second language learners of English, often labeled English language learners. The QSH can be used to provide indirect support for inclusive education programs and strong direct support for access to the general education curriculum.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS IN MOTIVATION FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Authors:   Center for Hearing and Speech Rehabilitation, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Povlakic Hadziefendic Meliha , H. Mahmutovic Esad ,   Center for Education and Rehabilitation of DHH Students, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Published: October 2021

Goal of this paper was to determine differences between deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) students in motivation for academic achievement and compared to hearing students. Sample was comprised of 94 students averaging 16.5 ± 1.34 years of age. Sample was divided into three groups (deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students). For examination, we used the following: Great Inventory of Achievement Motivation, measuring instrument for assessing students’ motivation for academic achievement, that is comprised of five subtests i.e. 13 areas of measurement (Suzic, 2006). For difference testing t-test was used along with analysis of variance (ANOVA). T-test determined statistically significant difference in areas of “self-efficacy “, “engagement”, “control” and “non-conformism”. Deaf and hard of hearing students displayed less motivation on these parameters than their hearing counterparts. In the area of “valuing academic achievements” DHH students together displayed, better motivation than their hearing counterparts and difference was statistically significant. With Analysis of Variance i.e. with additional Tukey test, we have determined that statistically significant difference is present only when comparing deaf and hearing students, but not when comparing hard of hearing and hearing students.
MANIPULATION AS A MEANS OF INFORMATION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL INFLUENCE IN THE INFORMATION WAR
Authors: Nevelska-Hordieieva Olena Petrivna , Nechytailo Valeriia Olexandrivna
Published: October 2021

An article devoted to the study of the main points of the use of manipulations of mass consciousness for the purpose of information and psychological impact in information wars. Manipulation is viewed as a latent influence, in which the addressee of the influence, against his own will, performs the actions necessary for the manipulator. One of the tasks of the information war is to manipulate public opinion. The object of information-psychological influence is human consciousness, therefore information-psychological weapons are very dangerous, since they affect the functioning and development of society, the psyche and behavior of the population.
Parametric identification of technological thermophysics processes based on neural network approach
Authors: Diligenskaya Anna , Samokish Alexandr
Published: October 2021

In this paper, the inverse problem of technological thermophysics under the influence of disturbing factors is under study. In the problem of identifying the process of nonstationary heat conduction, it is required to concretize its mathematical model by qualitatively and quantitatively expressing an unknown characteristic based on the results of experimental studies. It is necessary to determine the uncontrolled time-varying heat flux density on the surface of the heated product from the noisy temperature measurement results at a certain point inside the object. The problem is formulated in an extreme setting as a problem of optimal control of an object with distributed parameters, in which the quadratic value of the temperature discrepancy between experimental and model data is used as an optimality criterion. The preliminary parametrization of the desired control on a compact set of polynomial functions implements the reduction to the parametric optimization problem. Physically substantiated solutions to inverse heat conduction problems are found as a result of their sequential parametric optimization using an algorithmically accurate method based on optimal control theory. The proposed solution combines the advantages of an accurate analytical method, which allows taking into account the physical essence of the process of interest and artificial intelligence methods, which provide great opportunities to find an quasioptimal solution under conditions of uncertainty in the mathematical description of the process. The analytical method of sequential parameterization provides a search for solutions on a compact set of smooth functions, as a result of which there is a reduction to the problem of parametric optimization. Measurement errors lead to processing large amounts of data, which necessitates the use of artificial neural networks for parametric optimization of the identified characteristics. The attained results confirm the possibility of obtaining adequate solutions to the inverse problems of thermal conductivity with the intensity of the measurement noise in the range of 0-15 %. In the investigated class of solutions, with a suitable setting of the ranges of belonging of the parameters, the error in approximating the temperature state can be up to 2-5 %, and the error in restoring the unknown characteristic can be up to 7-10 %.
Research on vibration mechanism and control technology of building structure under earthquake action
Authors: Gu Hongyan , Liang Huimin , Tong Guoyun , Liu Fang , Liu Yu , Liu Xing , Jia Zhen , Paul John
Published: October 2021

The large engineering building structures are costly and thus complex to maintain due to their chances of failure under various hazardous conditions. These buildings are needed to be protected against the damage due to the hazards like earthquake, wind, seismic waves, etc. This article focuses on the investigation of vibration mechanism and control strategies for protection of buildings from the hazardous situations. The article presents a robust solution of utilization of magnetorheological dampers for vibration control applications in complex structures. It aims at developing a reliable decentralized model to track and monitor the building structures and control them before the earthquake actions are encountered. This article develops a novel dynamically optimized and decentralized mechanism using the PID controller for the self-regulation of conventional PID controller-based method. The major goal of decentralization is to ensure that each of the subsystem is compatible with one another and can also work independently with a higher efficiency at the time of fault. The combination of decentralization and self-regulation is tested for a tall building structural model with 10 floors. The proposed approach is compared with the conventional PID based mechanism under the faulty condition in order to illustrate its dynamism and usefulness for practical implementation. The proposed simulated model provides 95.54 % earthquake tracking precision and can be used for developing the earthquake protective schemes for the adequate survivability of tall building structures as well as to safeguard the human occupant in it.
Company transition from selling goods to selling solutions
Authors:   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Georgievsky Anton B.
Published: October 2021

Accelerating digitalization of the economy and changing pandemic-driven consumer trends provide companies with opportunities for a complete customer satisfaction by using solutions. This work aims to consider the formation of a solution as the basis for the servitization of a company. The analysis of academic and consulting literature on solution and servitization concepts was used as a research method. The paper proposes an approach to define the concept of solution as an offer. Two types of sales using solutions have been determined: solution selling and outcome selling. The definition of an outcome-oriented solution is provided. Based on this definition and the key features of a solution, a solution creation model is formed which includes the following components: the key elements and characteristics, the nature of the problem, joint value creation, and outcome orientation. The paper develops a model of the servitization process and compares the categories of goods, services, and solutions taking into account the development of the concept of ecosystems. Researchers can use the findings to build solution models and develop the outcome component of a solution. Practitioners can use the results to make the company transition from selling goods to selling solutions.
A review of water quality factors in water main failure prediction models
Authors: Monfared Z. , Molavi Nojumi M. , Bayat A.
Published: October 2021

Water main failure can result from structural failure of the pipes, changes in water quality, or a combination. This paper is a review of articles evaluating water quality factors and subfactors in the development of water main failure prediction models since 2000. A systematic process was implemented to capture the most relevant current published papers. Of 4598 published papers, 304 were screened for water main failure prediction models. The resulting set was further screened for water quality factors and subfactors (e.g., pH, temperature, etc.). This led to the identification of 18 relevant research papers, and each of these was reviewed comprehensively. The water quality-related findings, as well as combinations with other information – such as type of prediction model and type of prediction – are summarized and discussed.
Quality of Life among Patients Suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease in Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic of Thailand
Authors: Taptagaporn Sasitorn , Mongkolsomlit Sirima , Rakkapao Nitchamon , Kaewdok Teeraphun , Wattanasoei Supang
Published: October 2021

Background:

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has directly affected the quality of life (QOL) of patients.

Objective:

The objective of this study was to explore the QOL and its associated factors among CKD patients in Thailand.

Methodology:

A cross-sectional study was conducted with 258 CKD patients from the CKD clinics between January to December 2017. A validated and reliable tool, KDQOL-SF™ 1.3, consisting of 19 domains categorized into three components: physical component summary (PCS), mental component summary (MCS), and kidney disease component summary (KDCS), was adopted to assess QOL through trained data collectors. Ordinal Logistic regression was used to detect the associations between variables at the significance level of 0.05.

Results:

Among two hundred and fifty-eight patients, 53.9% were females, 67.4% were more than 60 years old, and 73.6% were employed. Employed CKD patients had a better PCS compared to unemployed ones (odds ratio (OR)= 2.87, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.52-5.42) and patients who had education lower than primary school (OR = 2.41; 95% CI = 1.02-5.69) tended to have a better PCS compared to those who had secondary and higher school education. CKD patients who had no income tended to have a poorer PCS (OR = 0.40; 95% CI = 0.18-0.91) and MCS (OR = 0.39; 95% CI = 0.18-0.83) than those patients who had an income of more than 10,000 baht. 3a CKD stage patients (OR = 2.62; 95% CI = 1.19-5.77) were more likely to have a good MCS compared to 5 CKD stage patients. ESRD patients who had primary school level education (OR = 0.25; 95% CI = 0.07-0.89) tended to have a poorer KDCS than those patients who had secondary and higher school level education.

Conclusion:

The study concludes that QOL among CKD patients in CKD clinics needs to improve. Public health should reform and implement the appropriate policy of CKD clinic and intervention to improve QOL among CKD patients by focusing on CKD patients’ occupation, income, education, and the stage of CKD.
Evaluación del Vo2 máximo indirecto a través del test Course Navette en los oficiales de la Escuela Militar de Cadetes “General José María Córdova”
Authors: Umbarila Espinosa Luz  Marina , Fernández Pinto Jhonathan , Ortiz Ortiz Leider
Published: October 2021

El objetivo de la investigación es medir las capacidades físicas que tienen los oficiales de la Escuela Militar de Cadetes “General José María Córdova” específicamente el Vo2máx, que se refiere a la capacidad que posee el ser humano de convertir el oxígeno en energía. Se trata de un estudio transversal, observacional y descriptivo de tipo cuantitativo, en el cual se empleó el test Course de Navette para realizar las mediciones. La muestra está compuesta por todos los oficiales de la ESMIC, quienes se dividieron en dos grupos: superiores y subalternos. Los resultados evidencian una diferencia significativa en el Vo2máx del valor esperado entre los grupos analizados (p < 0.001), con un p = 1.68, lo cual indica que el grupo de oficiales subalternos presenta significativamente una mayor resistencia en términos de Vo2máx.
Las implicaciones de la guerra comercial entre China y Estados Unidos en el sector textil colombiano
Authors: García Sánchez Carlos David
Published: October 2021

El choque entre dos economías tan fuertes como las de Estados Unidos y China augura impactos muy fuertes en la economía mundial, los cuales tendrán repercusiones más fuertes en los países emergentes, que tienen como base económica la exportación de materias primas sin algún tipo de transformación. Sin embargo, ¿todos los impactos serán negativos? Esta investigación tiene como objetivo hallar las implicaciones que trae la guerra comercial a un país emergente como Colombia. Por ello, se focaliza el sector textil —dado que es el más fuerte dentro del comercio en disputa—, para así poder identificar si son favorables, o no, los nuevos escenarios globales que se abren en medio de esta guerra a gran escala nunca antes experimentada.
Коэффициенты самоуширения и сдвига линий в полосе первого обертона молекулы HBr
Authors: Асфин Р.Е. , Доманская А. , Мауль К.
Published: October 2021

Spectra of HBr with a natural abundance of isotopologues were recorded in the region of the first overtone at room temperature at various sub-atmospheric pressures. The coefficients of self-broadening and shifting were found for two isotopologues of HBr. Both broadening coefficients and shifting coefficients for different isotopologues coincide with the error margins. The broadening coefficients are in good agreement with those reported previously, however have a smaller error, about 1%. The shifting coefficients are reported for the first time. The obtained line intensities of both isotopologues are in good agreement with values published earlier.
Механизм зависимости флуоресцентных свойств тетраарилтетрацианопорфиразина и его производных от вязкости
Authors: Ивашин Н.В.
Published: October 2021

Проведены квантово-химические расчеты конформационной структуры в основном и в возбужденных состояниях тетраарилтетрацианопорфиразина (H2-Pz(Ph)4(CN)4) и его производных, которые рассматриваются в качестве перспективных фотосенсибилизаторов фотодинамического действия с функцией флуоресцентного контроля степени разрушения раковых клеток. Показано, что в отсутствие специфических взаимодействий с растворителем для данных соединений характерна плоская структура макроцикла как в основном, так и возбужденном S1-состоянии. Среди низколежащих возбужденных состояний отсутствуют таковые, заселение которых может приводить к тушению флуоресценции за счет заметного изменения положения фенильных колец относительно макроцикла по торсионной координате. Это позволяет исключить отнесение данных соединений к флуоресцентным роторам, как это предполагалось ранее. Установлено, что H2-Pz(Ph)4(CN)4 и его производные в растворе образуют сольватные комплексы с кислородсодержащими молекулами растворителя (вода, метанол, этанол, глицерин, тетрагидрофуран) с участием атомов H и N пиррольных и пирролениновых колец соответственно. Для данных комплексов характерно неплоскостное искажение макроцикла, которое существенно увеличивается в S1-состоянии и приводит к большим смещениям периферических заместителей перпендикулярно макроциклу. Конформационная динамика в S1-состоянии сопровождается уменьшением энергетического зазора Delta E(S_0-S_1), увеличением спин-орбитального взаимодействия между возбужденными состояниями, а также ангармоничности валентных NH-колебаний. Все эти факторы приводят к уменьшению времени жизни флуоресценции (tauF) соединений H2-Pz(Ph)4(CN)4 и их производных в растворе, способствуют зависимости tauF от вязкости среды. Ключевые слова:тетраарилтетрацианопорфиразин, производные тетраарилтетрацианопорфиразина, конформационная структура, квантово-химические расчеты.
AN EXPLORATORY ANALYSIS OF MARKETING-MIX IMPACT ON SUPPLY CHANNELS USED BY COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS ENGAGED IN HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN NIGERIA
Authors: OAMEN THEOPHILUS EHIDIAMEN , OMORENUWA OAMEN SOPHIA
Published: October 2021

Objective: The main objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of marketing-mix concepts on the purchasing engagements of community pharmacists with supply channels in low and middle-income settings. Secondly, to use an Impact scale to measure the dominant marketing-mix factors that influence procurement decision-making practices. Methods: A descriptive study that used self-administered questionnaires, distributed to community pharmacists from March to May 2021 in Southwestern, Nigeria. A mixed-method sampling technique was adopted. Ethical approval was given by the Ministry of health (HPRS/381/371). Study outcomes were compared against measures of the Impact scale. Descriptive and Inferential statistics were used to test the study hypotheses using SPSS-25. Significance was set at p<0.05 Results: The response rate was 79.6% representing 398 community pharmacists. Age of community pharmacists had significant association with price-sensitivity (p<0.01). Community pharmacists with more employees tended to be price-sensitive (p=0.003). Promotion variable had the highest influence (Mean score=2.73, SD=0.43, Impact-level=moderate), followed by Price (Mean score=2.65, SD=0.34, Impact-level=moderate), Place (Mean score=2.61, SD=0.51, Impact-level=moderate), Perception (Mean score=2.48, SD=0.42, Impact-level=low), and the least impactful was Product (Mean score=2.46, SD=0.41, Impact level=low). The study revealed an overall low-to-moderate involvement (Mean score=2.59, SD=0.42) and influence of marketing-mix on the level of engagement of community pharmacists with supply channels. Conclusion: Findings suggest a shift of focus away from product-based considerations. Therefore, the study recommends a more balanced decision approach using an Impact rating scale. Improved focus on key priorities that can positively impact quality pharmaceutical care to the patient is advocated.
A REVIEW ON THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE HEALTH CARE SECTOR
Authors: BIJU PRAJITHA , K. PALLAVI , REVADIGAR VAGEESH , DSOUZA SONAL , ASIF IQBAL MOHAMMED , AHMED GULZAR
Published: October 2021

The global crisis of the present era, the COVID-19 pandemic, has changed given new normal ways in many of the sectors. The present review highlights the impact, problems, and challenges faced by major areas of the health care sector due to pandemics and also addresses some of the aspects of upcoming approaches. The healthcare sector is the one sector that is on-demand since this COVID-19 pandemic raised. During the initial period, there was disruption of various services provided by the health care sector due to supply chain management issues and reduction in demand by consumers, quarantine, and lockdown period. The healthcare workers also confronted a huge challenge due to the increased number of cases and shortage of amenities and safety measures. This significantly affected even COVID-19 patients and the general public suffering from other diseases. To fight this issue, research and development (RandD) in pharmaceutical industries with great efforts to explore molecules and save many lives. Gradually innovative ways to strengthen and combat pandemics started emerging. Numeral ways and rules were adopted to prevent, diagnose and cure the disease. Artificial intelligence technology has emerged as one of the boons to address many of the unresolved or time-consuming mysteries. All the divisions of health care sectors have started working more efficiently with adopted new strategies to face future challenges.
TECNOLOGÍA, INDUSTRIA Y MERCADOS EN LA CONFRONTACIÓN ESTADOS UNIDOS-REPÚBLICA POPULAR CHINA
Authors: Rivera Ríos Miguel Ángel , García Veiga Josué
Published: October 2021

RESUMEN

En menos de dos generaciones la República Popular China se convirtió en una superpotencia industrial y en la segunda economía del mundo. Las cadenas globales de valor transformaron a la economía china y ésta a su vez las transformó, produciendo un cambio en la estructura mundial. La simbiosis económica con Estados Unidos (EE. UU.) ha sido el eje de esos procesos, en torno a los cuales concurre la codependencia tecnológica, la aceleración de la innovación a través del diseño modular y la formación de mercados globales de tecnología. El pasaje a la etapa de bajo crecimiento mundial puso en tensión la referida relación, poniendo al descubierto la desconcentración de la hegemonía estadounidense. Estas tensiones han trasformado la relación conductiva en un conflicto entre ambas superpotencias. El motivo real de dicho conflicto es la resistencia de EE. UU. a adaptarse a las implicaciones de la presencia china en el mundo.

 

TECHNOLOGY, INDUSTRY AND MARKETS IN THE UNITED STATES-PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA CONFRONTATION

ABSTRACT
In less than two generations, the People’s Republic of China became an industrial superpower and the world’s second largest economy. Global value chains transformed the Chinese economy, which in turn transformed them, bringing about a change in the global structure. The economic symbiosis between China and the United States has been the axis of these processes, which have involved technological co-dependence, the acceleration of innovation through modular design and the creation of global technology markets. The transition to the stage of low world growth put a strain on this relationship, exposing the deconcentrating of US hegemony. These tensions have transformed the conductive relationship into a conflict between the two superpowers. The real reason for this conflict is the US resistance to adapt to the implications of China’s presence in the world.
Civil Sector of State Governance: New Forms of Self-Organization and the Community’s Participation in the Context of Digitization of the Public Space
Authors: Solov'ev Aleksandr , Pushkareva Galina
Published: October 2021

As digital technologies develop, a new form of relations between the state and the public is developing as well. Additional opportunities for the expression of public interests and the establishment of values preferred by the society arise, new mechanisms of political mobilization develop, new forms of public organization and self-organization emerge, the social media gain more power, and local and general public narrative develop on a number of online platforms. With the digitization of the public space, the state is forced to change its communication strategies and improve the dialogue between the government and the society based on deliberative democracy principles. After analysing the architecture of public communication emerging in new conditions the paper concludes that Russia is making certain efforts to adapt for the new digitized reality. However, current state priorities are shifting towards e-government and the digital economy. On the one hand, it seems justified, as it allows to bring the public services to a completely new level, reduce corruption risks, and simplify state management of economic processes. On the other hand, the lack of due attention to the issues of openness of public administration and involvement of citizens in making public decisions results in accumulation of contradictions in the public area of public administration, as well as increasing mutual misunderstanding and distrust between the state bodies and the civil society, which may entail bursts of social discontent and protests.
Comparison between Design of Water Treatment Plant Manually and by Using Software with Reference to Yavatmal City
Authors: Jadhao Aditya A.
Published: October 2021

Abstract: Water treatment is the process of removing contaminants from raw water. It includes various physical, chemical, and biological processes to remove the impurities from raw water. The existing Chapdoh Water Treatment Plant is designed for 100 lpcd rate of supply to Yavatmal city. The water demand of Yavatmal city will increase with the development of the city. The development leads to addition of industrial water demand and also there will be increase in living standards of people. Under these situations, the existing Chapdoh WTP will not be efficient. Hence, an attempt is made to design WTP by keeping the growth of Yavatmal city in near future with higher rate of supply. The aim of present research work is to design WTP for Yavatmal city for design period of 30 years manually and using selfdeveloped MS Excel program. After studying and comparing characteristics of raw water with Indian Standard Characteristics, design of various mechanical units of WTP along with chemical treatment processes like coagulation, water softening and disinfection are found to be essential. The results obtained of WTP design manually are compared with MS Excel program design. MS Excel program developed for the complete design of WTP offers the function that, on entering design population, calculations are done automatically and complete WTP is designed. Also, the program minimizes the percentage of error that occurs in manual designing and it gives precise results in lesser time. Keywords: Contaminants, Water Demand, Water Treatment Plant, Manual design, MS Excel program
RETURN PACKAGING IN THE SHIPMENT PROCESS OF READY PRODUCTS ON THE EXAMPLE OF VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR POLSKA SP. Z O.O.
Authors: Koszorek Maciej , Huk Katarzyna
Published: October 2021

Nowadays, the effectiveness of the enterprise depends on all departments of enterprises, including logistics. One of the strategic areas of logistics, although often overlooked, is the turnover of returnable packaging. Turnover of packages is an additional process in the enterprise that creates additional costs. With the optimal management of this process throughout the entire supply chain, enterprises can minimize the costs associated with it. This study presents the process of managing returnable packaging. The aim of the work is to identify and analyze the possibility of using returnable packaging in the process of preparing shipment and transport of finished products in the automotive industry. The article uses a case study of one of the companies operating in the automotive industry - Volkswagen Motor Polska sp. z o.o. The article presents three possible solutions for the transport of engines manufactured by the described company. One of the solutions is currently used by enterprises. The other two are a proposal to apply. When analyzing the costs of these solutions, the best one was presented, the costs of which will be the most profitable in the long run.
The fulfillment of the rights of women and children in divorce decisions at the Syar'iyah Court during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Rizkal Rizkal , Rafiqah Rafiqah
Published: October 2021

This study seeks to describe the fulfillment of the rights of women and children in the Syar'iyah Court during the Covid-19 period and the efforts made by judges in seeking to protect the rights of women and children. The type of research used is empirical legal research with the aim of obtaining concrete information regarding the fulfillment of the rights of women and children during the COVID-19 period at the Syar'iyah Court. The legal materials used consist of primary legal materials, secondary legal materials and tertiary legal materials. Data analysis was carried out qualitatively by describing the data obtained from literature studies and studies at the Syar'iyah Court. The results showed that the protection of the rights of women and children during the COVID-19 period was very low. The rights that should be obtained such as 'iddah and mut'ah living and the cost of living for children are neglected. Economic limitations due to covid-19, the loss of husband's job is the main reason so that the rights of women and children are not obtained as they should. Efforts made by judges in optimizing the rights of women and children are by delaying the implementation of the divorce pledge, making peace agreements related to the husband's responsibilities towards women and their children, giving directions to claim their rights in the reconciliation lawsuit and using ex officio rights if women do not ask for their rights in the reconciliation lawsuit.
Prenatal findings of 2q13 Duplication and Deletion: Further Evidence for Lack of Phenotypic-Genotype Correlation
Authors: Li Lu , Huang Xiuzhu , Ye Mei , Chen Jieping , Zeng Zhipeng , Guo Hui , Liao Qiuyan , Hu Wenlong , Tang Donge , Dai Yong
Published: October 2021

2q13 CNV was associated with various diseases, with a lack of consensus.
By CMA analysis, we found that four fetuses had deletion in the proximal
region of 2q13, one had duplication, and one had duplication in the
distal region of 2q13; however, they had variable outcomes.
Cardiac Point-of-Care Ultrasound Publication Trends
Authors: Pattock Andrew , Kim Michelle , Kersey Cooper , Liu Linda , Kirkpatrick James , Adedipe Adeyinka , Kessler Ross , Morris Amy , Nikravan Sara , Mazimba Sula , Kwon Younghoon
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Cardiac point-of-care ultrasound (c-POCUS) is an
increasingly implemented diagnostic tool with the potential to guide
clinical management. We sought to characterize and analyze the existing
c-POCUS literature with a focus on the temporal trends and differences
across specialties. Methods: A literature search for c-POCUS and related
terms was conducted using Ovid (MEDLINE and Embase) and Web of Science
databases through 2020. Eligible publications were classified by
publication type and topic, author specialty, geographical region of
senior author, and journal specialty. Results: The initial search
produced 1761 potential publications. A strict definition of c-POCUS
yielded a final total of 574 cardiac POCUS manuscripts. A yearly
increase in c-POCUS publications was observed. Nearly half of
publications were original research (48.8%) followed by case report or
series (22.8%). Most publications had an emergency medicine senior
author (37.5%), followed by cardiology (20.2%), anesthesiology
(12.2%), and critical care (12.2%). The proportion authored by
emergency medicine and cardiologists has decreased over time while those
by anesthesiology and critical care has generally increased,
particularly over the last decade. First authorship demonstrated a
similar trend. Articles were published at similar numbers in emergency
medicine journals (23.0%) and cardiology journals (19.9%). Conclusion:
The annual number of c-POCUS publications has steadily increased over
time reflecting the increased recognition and utilization of c-POCUS.
This study can help inform clinicians of the current state of c-POCUS
and augment the discussion surrounding barriers to continued adoption
across all specialties.
Posjedi samostana Sv. Marije u Zadru u 16. stoljeću (1562. – 1564.)
Authors: Dundović Zdenko
Published: October 2021

U radu se na temelju službenoga izvješća zastupnika (prokuratora) ženskoga benediktinskog samostana Sv. Marije u Zadru razmatra stanje samostanskih posjeda u drugoj polovini 16. stoljeća (1562. – 1564.). Izvješće je danas pohranjeno u fondu mletačke magistrature Sopraintendenti alle decime del clero u Državnom arhivu u Veneciji (Archivio di Stato di Venezia). S obzirom na vrijednost zapisanih podataka i činjenicu da u Arhivu samostana Sv. Marije u Zadru, koliko je
poznato, nema sustavnih podataka o njegovim posjedima za razmatrano razdoblje, izvješće o posjedima benediktinki Sv. Marije izvrstan je prilog poznavanju gospodarskoga stanja i ekonomskih interakcija zadarskih redovnica u 16. stoljeću kao dodatak dosadašnjim rezultatima znanstvenih istraživanja. Usto su navedeni podatci, a napose popis kolona u pojedinim selima koja su bila u posjedu samostana, prvorazredno
vrelo za istraživanje povijesne antroponimije i toponimije Zadra i njegova širega okružja.
Some aspects of DNA analysis in the selection of small ruminants
Authors: Caro-Petrovic Violeta , Ruzic-Muslic Dragana , Maksimovic Nevena , Cekic Bogdan , Cosic Ivan , Selionova Marina , Petrovic Milan
Published: October 2021

DNA analysis can have great practical application in the management and
successful operation of the farm. The application of DNA technology is
becoming a tremendous challenge for farm breeding of domestic animals. In
recent years, traditional selection methods have been supplement by the
results of molecular analysis of the genome. Determining the genetic
distance of sheep and goat breeds had practical and multiple significance.
Microsatellites are used widely in the selection, and genomic selection is
becoming an increasing challenge for breeders. The development of SNP chips
brings an immense advanced for rapid and comprehensive analysis of the
genome, which is of great importance for the successful selection and
Genomic selection in sheep concentrated on all aspects of genetic and
production directions. However, it should be noted that genomic selections
in sheep breeding, and especially in goat breeding, take place at a slower
pace compared to cattle breeding.
Changes of sensory atributes of chilled vacuum-packaged cold-smoked common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and cold-smoked bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) fillets
Authors: Babic-Milijasevic Jelena , Milijasevic Milan , Lilic Slobodan , Djinovic-Stojanovic Jasna , Borovic Branka , Jovanovic Jelena , Nikolic Aleksandra
Published: October 2021

The aim of this research was to monitor changes of selected sensory
properties and instrumental colour parameters (L*, a*, b*) of vacuum-packaged
cold-smoked common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and cold-smoked bighead carp
(Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) fillets during storage at 3 ? 0.5?C and to
determine the shelf life of the products. Sensory tests and instrumental
color determination were performed on days 1, 7, 10, 12, 14, 15, and 16 of
storage. All estimated sensory characteristics of common carp samples
received significantly lower (P < 0.05) score on day 15. ?Musty? odour of
common carp samples detected on day 16 caused that odour score was below the
acceptability limit of 2. On the last day of experiment, reduced intensity
of pink cream colouring of carp muscle was observed together with softened
texture and surface slime. A decrease of scores of the sensory attributes of
cold-smoked bighead carp fillets was observed throughout the storage period.
However, all estimated sensory characteristics were within the acceptability
level. Significant increase (p < 0.05) of L* value was noted in both group
of samples, while redness (a*) and yellowness (b*) remaid quit stable during
the storage. Based on the sensory results, it was concluded that
vacuumpackaged cold-smoked common carp samples remained acceptable for up to
15 days of storage, whereas vacuum packaged cold-smoked bighead carp samples
remained unchanged until the end of the experiment.
Does the Length of the Cooling-Off Period Affect Audit Quality?
Authors: Mattocks Rebecca , Huang Ting-Chiao , Moroney Robyn A. , Prasad Ashna
Published: October 2021

This paper examines the association between the length of the cooling-off period and audit quality: (1) when partners rotate back and (2) during the cooling-off period, ahead of an extension to the minimum cooling-off period requirement in Australia. Using multiple measures of audit quality, we find some evidence of a positive association between the cooling-off period length and audit quality when partners rotate back, yet evidence of a negative association between the two, during the cooling-off period. We also find that auditor and client characteristics—such as partner busyness, client knowledge, geographic proximity, and client importance—play important roles in determining the cooling-off period length and whether a partner rotates back onto a client. Overall, we provide timely evidence that extending the cooling-off period only marginally enhances audit quality when a partner rotates back onto a client, and evidence of an unintended consequence of this policy during the cooling-off period.

Data Availability: Data are publicly available.

JEL Classifications: M42.
The Adoption and Consequences of COSO 2013
Authors: Tadesse Amanuel F. , Rosa Regina C. , Parker Robert J.
Published: October 2021

SYNOPSIS

COSO has developed frameworks for firms to improve their internal controls with the objective of reducing fraud and managing enterprise risk. The frameworks are widely used by firms and their auditors to comply with the internal control requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). We investigate two issues involving the most recent COSO internal control framework (COSO 2013): the determinants of a firm's decision to adopt it in a timely manner; and the consequences of adoption on internal controls. In our sample, firms that report internal control problems under SOX 404, especially firms with information technology (IT) problems, are likely to be late adopters. Regarding the consequences of adoption, for late adopters, we find that firms using the revised COSO framework have a lower probability of reporting weaknesses in IT-related controls. We also find evidence that COSO 2013 adoption is helpful in remediating internal control weaknesses.

Data Availability: Data are available from the public sources cited in the text.
Giving Accounting a Second Chance: Factors Influencing Returning Students to Choose Accounting
Authors: Brown Veena L. , Tegeler Amy C.
Published: October 2021

This study examines why non-accounting graduates return to school to pursue a degree and career in accounting (“converts”). Understanding why converts gave accounting a chance the second time around informs the profession and academia on how to more effectively identify and recruit high-quality students with diverse skills and backgrounds into accounting. We interview 16 converts and survey 100 accounting graduates. We identify the factors influencing converts' accounting choice and contrast them with those influencing their first degree choice and with those of traditional accounting graduates. Results show converts first need to “discover” accounting, then pursue it based on practical considerations such as job characteristics and earnings potential rather than passion for the topic, which is more salient for traditional graduates. This study demonstrates that converts are a unique source of talent as they already possess many of the skills highly valued by the accounting profession and that traditional graduates often lack.

Data Availability: Data are available from the authors upon request.
Kidney Outcomes Associated With SGLT2 Inhibitors Versus Other Glucose-Lowering Drugs in Real-world Clinical Practice: The Japan Chronic Kidney Disease Database
Authors: Nagasu Hajime , Yano Yuichiro , Kanegae Hiroshi , Heerspink Hiddo J.L. , Nangaku Masaomi , Hirakawa Yosuke , Sugawara Yuka , Nakagawa Naoki , Tani Yuji , Wada Jun , Sugiyama Hitoshi , Tsuruya Kazuhiko , Nakano Toshiaki , Maruyama Shoichi , Wada Takashi , Yamagata Kunihiro , Narita Ichiei , Tamura Kouichi , Yanagita Motoko , Terada Yoshio , Shigematsu Takashi , Sofue Tadashi , Ito Takafumi , Okada Hirokazu , Nakashima Naoki , Kataoka Hiromi , Ohe Kazuhiko , Okada Mihoko , Itano Seiji , Nishiyama Akira , Kanda Eiichiro , Ueki Kohjiro , Kashihara Naoki
Published: October 2021

OBJECTIVE

Randomized controlled trials have shown kidney-protective effects of sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, and clinical practice databases have suggested that these effects translate to clinical practice. However, long-term efficacy, as well as whether the presence or absence of proteinuria and the rate of estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFR) decline prior to SGLT2 inhibitor initiation modify treatment efficacy among type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, is unknown.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Using the Japan Chronic Kidney Disease Database (J-CKD-DB), a nationwide multicenter CKD registry, we developed propensity scores for SGLT2 inhibitor initiation, with 1:1 matching with patients who were initiated on other glucose-lowering drugs. The primary outcome included rate of eGFR decline, and the secondary outcomes included a composite outcome of 50% eGFR decline or end-stage kidney disease.

RESULTS

At baseline, mean age at initiation of the SGLT2 inhibitor (n = 1,033) or other glucose-lowering drug (n = 1,033) was 64.4 years, mean eGFR was 68.1 mL/min per 1.73 m2, and proteinuria was apparent in 578 (28.0%) of included patients. During follow-up, SGLT2 inhibitor initiation was associated with reduced eGFR decline (difference in slope for SGLT2 inhibitors vs. other drugs 0.75 mL/min/1.73 m2 per year [0.51 to 1.00]). During a mean follow-up of 24 months, 103 composite kidney outcomes occurred: 30 (14 events per 1,000 patient-years) among the SGLT2 inhibitors group and 73 (36 events per 1,000 patient-years) among the other drugs group (hazard ratio 0.40, 95% CI 0.26–0.61). The benefit provided by SGLT2 inhibitors was consistent irrespective of proteinuria and rate of eGFR decline before initiation of SGLT2 inhibitors (Pheterogeneity ≥ 0.35).

CONCLUSIONS

The benefits of SGLT2 inhibitors on kidney function as observed in clinical trials translate to patients treated in clinical practice with no evidence that the effects are modified by the underlying rate of kidney function decline or the presence of proteinuria.
Electronic Record Linkage cohort study of evidence-based management and outcomes in patients with ischaemic heart disease and atrial fibrillation
Authors:   , Harris Edward Daniel
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND Implementation of evidence-based medicine is often suboptimal. The objectives of this thesis are to explore the delivery of evidence-based medicine and outcomes in patients with ischaemic heart disease (IHD) and atrial fibrillation (AF). METHODS Retrospective observational cohort studies were conducted using linked anonymised data from the secure anonymised information linkage (SAIL) databank. Patients included (i) those undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, (ii) patients prescribed vitamin K antagonist (VKA) for AF, and (iii) patients with AF who had undergone successful PCI. RESULTS Amongst patients directed to take clopidogrel for one-year post-PCI, discontinuation was far lower (~6%) than in previous studies where the treatment duration was not known. Despite this, early discontinuation and/or bleeding was associated with an increased risk of adverse events. In a national cohort of PCI patients, we observed a low rate of achievement of international guideline target lipid levels (<25%) and low prescribing of intensive lipid lowering therapy amongst those not at target. Females and patients who had undergone elective PCI were least likely to have their lipid levels documented and be at target. In patients prescribed VKA for AF guideline defined poor anticoagulation control was common and associated with significantly higher bleeding event rates, independent of common comorbidities that are recognised as risk factors for stroke and bleeding. In patients with AF who had undergone PCI outcomes were poor: approximately 1 in 5 had either a stroke, acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or died in the year follow-up. Bleeding events were also common and associated with a five, three and four-fold increased risk of stroke, ACS, and death. CONCLUSION This thesis has characterised the nature of multiple therapeutic gaps and associated adverse outcomes with common clinical conditions. Thus, identifying opportunities to improve outcomes in individual patients and at population level.
Method for adjusting the frequency of vehicles` maintenance based on accounting for the accumulated load impact
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Chernyaev I. O.
Published: October 2021

The article considers one of the ways of individual adjusting the frequency of vehicles` maintenance. This method has been designed for use in so-called adaptive maintenance systems that allow making a decision about performing technical actions individually for each vehicle, taking into account the specifics of its operation, thereby increasing the effectiveness of measures to ensure technical readiness. Basing on the analysis of the shortcomings of existing analogues, the author proposes the method that focuses on continuous monitoring of parameters that characterize the operation of the vehicle. The method is based on the application of the «energy criterion» and provides for an assessment of the vehicle loading degree and the accumulated load impact. Calculation formulas are given for these values. The adequacy of the method is illustrated with the results of experimental tests. For the practical implementation of the developed method, an algorithm is given that allows taking into account the accumulated load impact to adjust the frequency of the vehicle` maintenance.
Development of engineering and energy infrastructure of a large city: the concept of life cycle costs
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Berezin A. O.
Published: October 2021

The article discusses the development directions of the engineering and energy infrastructure of a large city, including digital transformation. The author has identified the constraining factors of development. An approach to assessing digital solutions in the housing and communal services sector of a large city from the standpoint of analyzing the life cycle costs of engineering and energy infrastructure facilities is proposed. There has been evaluated the impact of digital transformation on various cost items when creating / maintaining facilities of engineering and energy infrastructure.