bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A mechanism of management decision-making by agricultural enterprises based on platform approach
Authors: SHAVRINA Yuliya O. , POPOV Danila A. , TRESHCHEV Daniil V.
Published: March 2022

Subject. The article considers the development of a digital decision-making platform to manage business processes, based on the formation of an integral indicator of rating evaluations of qualitative and quantitative characteristics of the stated problem.
Objectives. The aim is to design an algorithm for making managerial decisions on problems arising during the implementation of operational business processes at agricultural enterprises.
Methods. We employ methods of analysis and synthesis, deduction and induction, and the statistical analysis.
Results. We formulated main problems faced by an agricultural enterprise during the implementation of business processes, developed an information base to analyze and interpret the given problem, carried out rating evaluations of initial information to construct a functional expression of the correspondence of specific weights of declared indicators and their significance in the process of making a specific decision. The paper determines the reliability of final expression of the function as a result of the rating of initial data.
Conclusions. The developed platform is aimed at streamlining the management decision-making process, reducing costs and operational efficiency of the management system. The findings will help improve the efficiency and responsiveness of decision-making.
Analyzing Russia's financial ranking in the global economy
Authors: SMIRNOV Valerii V.
Published: March 2022

Subject. This article considers the financial ranking position of Russia in the global economy.
Objectives. The article aims to rank Russia in the global economy as for the financial aspect.
Methods. The study is based on a systems approach using the methods of statistical, cluster, and neural network analyses.
Results. Identifying important economic indicators and criteria, the article describes Russia's financial ranking in the global economy.
Conclusions. The identified financial ranking position of Russia in the global economy makes it possible to determine the parameters of international cooperation.
Transformation of the banking sector under the influence of FinTech: The experience of China vs the experience of Russia
Authors: TURUEV Igor' B. , SHASHKINA Evgeniya O.
Published: March 2022

Subject. This article discusses the areas of transformation of the banking sector under the influence of financial technologies, considering the People's Republic of China (PRC) as a case study, as well as techniques of competition between traditional banks and FinTech companies.
Objectives. The article aims to identify the main patterns of modification of the PRC banking sector and assess the relevance of China's experience for Russian banks.
Methods. For the study, we used a statistical data analysis and econometric panel data-based model building.
Results. Based on the primary statistical analysis of the banking sector as a whole and groups of banks in China, the article presents indicators on operational efficiency, retail finance, cash and liquidity management (as opposed to lending business) of financial intermediaries. It reveals some evidences of price competition of banks in the deposit, credit, and intermediary businesses. Using the econometric model, the article confirms the dependence of the credit margin on the market positions of FinTech companies, and the initial margin on the market positions of asset managers.
Relevance. The findings may be of interest to national mega-regulators in terms of tracking the main areas of transformation of the banking sector under the influence of financial technologies and analyzing the dumping policy applied by banks for a possible loss of their financial stability in the face of competition with new financial market participants. Commercial banks can adopt the principles of non-price strategies of Chinese banks in competing with IT companies for the client.
Differential region-level effects of monetary policy: A country profile
Authors: NELYUBINA Alena S.
Published: March 2022

Subject. This article examines the factors of differential impact of monetary policy on economic activity of the regions.
Objectives. The article aims to identify the factors of differential effects of the general monetary policy on economic activity of the regions and develop recommendations to even out them.
Methods. For the study, I used the methods of economic analysis, comparison, expert assessment, content analysis, scientific skepticism, and analogy.
Results. The article identifies and describes the main factors leading to the emergence of regional heterogeneity, and offers recommendations and measures to smooth out the impacts of the differential effects of the general monetary policy on the economic activity of the regions, which can be useful to the authorities making decisions in the field of monetary policy in advanced and emerging economies.
Das Selbst in der Krise – Krise des Selbst
Authors: Hell Daniel
Published: March 2022

Das «Selbst» ist ein moderner Begriff. In den Wissenschaften hat er sich parallel zur Individualisierung der Gesellschaft durchgesetzt und die traditionelle Seele verdrängt. Er basiert auf der menschlichen Fähigkeit, sich ein Bild von sich selber zu machen und sich selbst zu behaupten. Wo er hauptsächlich als kognitiver oder reflexiver Selbstbezug verstanden wird, findet seine Anwendung in der psychiatrisch - psychotherapeutischen Behandlung rasch ihre Grenzen. Viele psychisch kranke Menschen sind affektiv herabgestimmt oder spüren sich weniger; sie erleben sich mithin präreflexiv – in leib-seelischer Hinsicht – verändert. Davon sind auch Identitäts- und Vertrauensbildung betroffen. Eine Krise des «Selbst» ist keine nur reflexive Problematik. Das präreflexive Selbstbewusstsein einzubeziehen erfordert ein erweitertes Selbstverständnis. Dazu werden sowohl in grundsätzlicher wie praktischer Hinsicht Vorschläge gemacht.
¿Administraciones públicas inclusivas?: la implementación de la normativa sobre el acceso de las mujeres con discapacidad al empleo público
Authors: Navarro González Rocio , Ruiloba Núñez Juana María
Published: March 2022

Las Administraciones Públicas tienen un papel relevante en mejorar las oportunidades en el empleo público de las personas con discapacidad. El objetivo central del trabajo es constatar la importancia de apostar efectivamente por administraciones públicas más diversas, inclusivas e igualitarias. La investigación hace un recorrido del grado de implementación de la normativa existente sobre el acceso al empleo público; en concreto del proceso de aplicación de las medidas correctoras de posibles desigualdades que fortalezcan la protección y garanticen la igualdad efectiva de oportunidades en el acceso al empleo del sector público de las mujeres con discapacidad. Pese a la ingente producción normativa, se desprende de este estudio la falta de concreción práctica y la necesidad de una implicación mayor en la implementación y evaluación de las acciones diseñadas. El año 2020 es punto de inflexión para la incorporación de un enfoque más interseccional, concretado en un cambio de paradigma organizacional hacia la diversidad, aún por plasmar.
Contención del suicidio en España: evaluación del diseño de las políticas y Planes de Salud Mental de las Comunidades Autónomas
Authors: Castillo Patton Andy Eric
Published: March 2022

La presente investigación aborda la cuestión por la cual se han ido definiendo las políticas de prevención, intervención y postvención del suicidio en España en la última década, evaluando el actual estado de su desarrollo en la arquitectura del Estado autonómico. Teniendo como marco principal los indicadores de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, este texto evalúa el diseño de estas políticas desde el enfoque deliberativo de análisis de políticas públicas. Este análisis aplicado comprueba, mediante una matriz de evaluación de doce indicadores, el grado de correspondencia actual de dichas medidas de contención, agrupadas en torno a los Planes de Salud Mental de las Comunidades Autónomas. Los resultados de esta evaluación revelan no sólo las diferencias notorias entre regiones, sino relevantes carencias en el diseño formal de las políticas de contención del suicidio en España de acuerdo a estándares internacionales. Estas imprecisiones dejan entrever la falta de precisión en la identificación de referentes nacionales en el diseño de dichas políticas, a pesar de que la crisis del COVID-19 haya impulsado una mejora formal del diseño.
Agradecimiento a evaluadores
Authors: GAPP Revista
Published: March 2022

Agradecimiento y relación de evaluadores que han participado en la revisión de los artículos publicados en este número.
Devlet, Piyasa ve Toplum: Karl Polanyi ve Friedrich A. Hayek Üzerine Bir İnceleme
Authors: GÜDER Mustafa , ATALAY Kürşad
Published: March 2022

Bireysel yaşam genel olarak; siyasal, ekonomik ve sosyolojik yapılar tarafından belirlenmektedir. Bu yapıları şekillendiren temel güçler ise sırasıyla devlet, piyasa ve toplumdur. Karl Polanyi ve Friedrich Hayek'in devlet, piyasa ve toplum üzerine ortaya koydukları açıklamaları karşılaştırmalı olarak ele alındığında, insan yaşamının anlaşılması için bütünsel bir yaklaşıma ulaşılabilmektedir. Bu bağlamda iki düşünür, aynı olgulara yönelik zıt bakış açıları sunarak, sosyal bilimler içinde iki farklı çizginin öncüleri olmuşlardır. Çalışmada, bu düşünürlerin sonraki çalışmaların ideolojik olarak sınıflandırılmasında belirleyici bir güce sahip oldukları tespitinde bulunulmaktadır. Buradan hareketle düşünürlere ait görüşlerin; sosyal bilimler için “ideolojik bir pH değeri”ni temsil ettiği öne sürülmektedir. Polanyi piyasa sistemi tarafından sunulan bireysel özgürlükler ve eşitlik ideallerinin, sistemin işleyişi sonrasında gerçekleşmediğine dikkat çekerek toplumsal değerleri ön plana çıkarmaktadır. Hayek ise piyasanın, insanın refahı ve özgürlüğünü sağlayan en iyi kurumsal düzen olduğunu savunmaktadır. Bu çalışma genel olarak, Hayek’in serbest piyasa savunusu ile onun karşısında yer alan Polanyi’nin gömülü ekonomik sistemini; siyasi, ekonomik ve sosyal yönleriyle birlikte karşılaştırmalı olarak tartışmayı amaçlamaktadır.
Recent Development-1 of CADTEL Software: The Resolution and Focusing Parameters Affecting at the Properties of Electron Magnetic Lenses
Authors: Hasan Hussain S. , Obaid Sura Allawi , Erhayief Muhssen Salbookh
Published: March 2022

Computer Aided Designing Tools of Electron Lenses (CADTEL) is a software packages cares about design, compute and plot simultaneously of the objective and projector properties of electron magnetic lenses. The developments in CADTEL software leads to contain a large fields and methods, adding to previous publish in 2013. The current improvement  is inserting of some  important parameters which are the resolution and focusing parameters. These parameters are angular semi-angle (α), focusing power (β), resolution limit (δ), image rotation (θ), spherical aberration (Cs), defocus (ΔZ), wave aberration (Χwab), depth of field (Dfld), and depth of focus (Dfoc) at certain magnification conditions. Thus, user can easily compute and plot, according to relations and forms, the effect of these parameters at the lens properties of four magnification conditions; zero, infinite and finite (low and high) magnification modes. This work introduces a new development for CADTEL software which is an interactive visual interface in electromagnetic lenses.Whereas, it reflects a substantial reduction of time and resources desired for training new users and researchers in electron optics field. The results and curves representations appear with visual interfaces which are coded in visual basic programing language. In addition, the computations and figures which were plotted appeared that complete identification between these results which are obtained from CADTEL and that from other software’s and direct computations methods.
Some Results on Strongly Fully Stable Banach Γ –Algebra Modules Related To ΓA -deal
Authors: Al-Hassani Uhood S. , Kadhim Samira Naji , Ali Muna Jusim Mohammed
Published: March 2022

The main objective of this research is to study and to introduce a concept of strong fully stable Banach -algebra modules related to an ideal.. Some properties and characterizations of full stability are studied.
Estimating the Reliability Function for Transmuted Pareto Distribution Using Simulation
Authors: Hasan Masa Mohammed , Salih Makki A. Mohammed
Published: March 2022

In this work, the methods (Moments, Modified Moments, L-Moments, Percentile, Rank Set sampling and Maximum Likelihood) were used to estimate the reliability function and the two parameters of the Transmuted Pareto (TP) distribution. We use simulation to generate the required data from three cases this indicates  sample size , and it replicates  for the real value for parameters, for reliability times values  we take .

Results were compared by using mean square error (MSE), the result appears as follows :

The best methods are Modified Moments, Maximum likelihood and L-Moments in first case, second case and third case respectively.
On the Dynamics of One Parameter Family of Functions f_k (x)=kcsc(x)
Authors: Hussain Iman A. , Jamil Zeana Z. , Hamada Nuha H.
Published: March 2022

In this research, we study the dynamics of one parameter family of meromorphic functions . Furthermore, we describe the nature of fixed points of the functions in ,and we explain the numbers of real fixed points depending on the critical point . So, we develop some necessary conditions for the convergence of the sequence when .
Efficient Hybrid DCT-Wiener Algorithm Based Deep Learning Approach For Semantic Shape Segmentation
Authors: Sakhare Kaustubh V. , Vyas Vibha
Published: March 2022

Semantic segmentation is effective in numerous object classification tasks such as autonomous vehicles and scene understanding. With the advent in the deep learning domain, lots of efforts are seen in applying deep learning algorithms for semantic segmentation. Most of the algorithms gain the required accuracy while compromising on their storage and computational requirements. The work showcases the implementation of Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) using Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT), where DCT exhibit exceptional energy compaction properties. The proposed Adaptive Weight Wiener Filter (AWWF) rearranges the DCT coefficients by truncating the high frequency coefficients. AWWF-DCT model reinstate the convolutional layers giving modularity in the design using multi scale convolution block. The impact of selection of DCT coefficients in the proposed model is validated on the benchmark database as City Spaces. The same level of accuracy compared to the conventional algorithm is achieved using only 40 % of the DCT coefficients. Extensive experiments validate the advantages of adaptive DCT modeling of CNN in semantic segmentation and image classification.
Preliminary studies on predatory potential of Australian ladybird beetle, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant against Mealybug, Planococcus lilacinus Cockerell
Authors: Karthikeyan A. , Lavanya G. , Naveena K. , Mangayarkarasi P.
Published: March 2022

Mealybug Planococcus lilacinus Cockerell (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) damages Cocoa, Guava, Citrus, Cotton and other plant families. Besides causing direct loss to the plants they also reduce the market value of infested fruits. The extent of the damage may go up to 70 percent in a severe infestation. An Australian ladybird beetle, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) introduced from Australia is a potential bio-control agent and is being utilized on many crops in Southern India. Mealybugs or scale insects constitute the natural food of certain ladybird beetles. The adult beetles as well as their larvae (grubs) seek the pests and feed voraciously on all stages. They often wipe out the entire pest colonies. The ladybird beetles are being used for suppression of mealy bugs in citrus, coffee, grapes, guava, ornamental and a variety of other crops. The feeding potential of different development stages of C. montrouzieri, a biological control agent against mealybugs, was investigated on P. lilacinus. Fourth instar grubs and adults of C. montrouzieri were the most voracious feeders of mealybug. The number of mealybug consumed by 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th instar larvae and adult beetles of C. montrouzieri was 20, 33.30, 37.50, 40 and 66.60 percent respectively. The results indicate that C. montrouzieri has the potential to be exploited as a bio-control agent. Inoculative releases of 4th instar larvae and adults may provide instant control of P. lilacinus. Field experiments should be conducted to determine the efficiency of the ladybird beetle on this mealybug.
All-fluorescence white organic light-emitting diodes with record-beating power efficiencies over 130 lm W‒1 and small roll-offs
Authors: Liu Hao , Fu Yan , Tang Ben Zhong , Zhao Zujin
Published: March 2022

Improving power efficiency (PE) and reducing roll-off are of significant importance for the commercialization of white organic light-emitting diodes (WOLEDs) in consideration of energy conservation. Herein, record-beating PE of 130.7 lm -1 and outstanding external quantum efficiency (EQE) of 31.1% are achieved in all-fluorescence two-color WOLEDs based on a simple sandwich configuration of emitting layer consisting of sky-blue and orange delayed fluorescence materials. By introducing a red fluorescence dopant, all-fluorescence three-color WOLEDs with high color rendering index are constructed based on an out-of-phase sensitization configuration, furnishing ultrahigh PE of 106.8 lm W1 and EQE of 30.8%. More importantly, both two-color and three-color WOLEDs maintain excellent PEs at operating luminance with smaller roll-offs than the reported state-of-the-art WOLEDs, and further device optimization realizes outstanding comprehensive performances of low driving voltages, large luminance, high PEs and long operational lifetimes. The underlying mechanisms of the impressive performances are elucidated by host-tuning effect and electron-trapping effect, providing useful guidance for the development of energy-conserving all-fluorescence WOLEDs.
Mechanically Enhanced Proline Ring-Opening in Proteins
Authors: Hoh Jan
Published: March 2022

Proteins such as collagen and elastin are subjected to highly repetitive stresses in the cardiovascular system. These proteins can have half-lives of many decades and, therefore, experience many tens or hundreds of millions of stress-strain cycles. Such a large number of cycles, even for a modest level of stress, subjects these molecules bond breaking and fatigue failure. To gain further insight into bond breaking in mechanically stressed proteins, the mechanical strength of bonds in the polypeptide backbone are estimated using bond dissociation energies from model compounds for individual amino acids. This analysis shows that the N-Cα bond in proline has a bond dissociation energy that is ~60 kJ/mol less than the next weakest bond in a polypeptide backbone. Thus, when mechanically stressed, the pyrrolidine ring of proline will open before other backbone bonds break. Such mechanically enhanced proline ring-opening would maintain structural continuity of the peptide backbone while increasing the length of the backbone by ~0.3 nm per ring-opening. The increase in length would redistribute forces to nearby molecules, thus effectively remodeling the mechanical properties of the tissue involved.
Indirect Consumer Inflation Expectations
Authors: Hajdini Ina , Knotek Edward S. , Pedemonte Mathieu , Rich Robert W. , Leer John , Schoenle Raphael
Published: March 2022

Surveys often measure consumers’ inflation expectations by asking directly about prices in general or overall inflation, concepts that may not be well-defined for some individuals. In this Commentary, we propose a new, indirect way of measuring consumer inflation expectations: Given consumers’ expectations about developments in prices of goods and services during the next 12 months, we ask them how their incomes would have to change to make them equally well-off relative to their current situation such that they could buy the same amount of goods and services as they can today. Using a massive number of survey responses at a high frequency, we show that this measure of indirect consumer inflation expectations has risen sharply since early 2021. Higher inflation experiences correlate with higher indirect consumer inflation expectations across US cities and around the world.
On the Normative Connection Between Paternalism and Rights
Authors: Sheintul Stephanie
Published: March 2022

Some scholars working on the ethics of paternalism are interested in whether there is a systematic normative connection between hard paternalism and people’s moral rights. One affirmative view is that hard paternalism is pro tanto wrong inasmuch as it always involves a rights infringement. Daniel Groll defends this view on the grounds that hard paternalism always infringes a competent adult’s right to be the only one to act only (or overridingly) for his own good. I call this right the right to self-beneficence. In this note, I argue that Groll misidentifies a right that competent adults have. Rather than the right to self-beneficence, I argue that if hard paternalism infringes any particular right, it is a right that a competent adult has against others “taking over” matters that fall within his sphere of legitimate agency or, by extension, the legitimate exercise of his agency. I call this right the right against legitimate agency interference.
Domestic violence against women, Islamic Republic of Iran: a grounded theory study
Authors: Razaghi Naghmeh , Ramezani Monir , Parvizi Soroor , Nejad Seyed Mohammad Tabatabaee
Published: March 2022

Background: Although a silent phenomenon, violence against women has been well studied. Such violence is a universal problem with different regional and cultural patterns; it imposes heavy costs on society. Aims: This study aimed to assess the circumstances and features of domestic violence against women in Mashhad, Islamic Republic of Iran. Methods: This was a qualitative study using the grounded theory approach. Individual semi-structured interviews were held with 24 purposely selected women who had experienced domestic violence and who had gone to the Legal Medicine Organization of Mashhad for help. Data were analysed according to grounded theory. Results: From analysis of the interview data, seven main categories emerged: risk factors of violence; protective factors against violence; excuses for violence; behavioural and cultural challenges in men; inevitable adjustment; escalation of violence; and presenting to legal medicine organizations. Constant comparative analysis of the data led to the identification of inevitable adjustment as the core variable of the study. Conclusions: Inevitable adjustment was the main strategy of women to deal with domestic violence against them. Promoting respect for the universal human rights of women, strengthening the network of services and social support for women and enforcing legal protection are necessary to reduce violence against women.
Variations in Line Quality of Handwritten Strokes Due to the Photocopying Process- A Preliminary Study
Authors: Prakash Jasuja Om , Mishra Suryakant , Singh Mohinder , Alshubaiki Raiyan
Published: March 2022

An examination of the line quality of handwritten strokes plays an important role in the detection of forgery. This paper deals with the study of morphological variations in line quality of multi-generation photocopied handwriting (up-to the fifth generation of reproduction) produced by thirty-four different writing instruments. The purpose of the study is to find out the extent to which such line quality features are dependent on the nature of the writing instrument used to prepare the original, as well as the possibility of their survival (or distortion) and, consequently, their detection in the multi-generation photocopies. The overall effect of writing instrument on morphology is seen and felt in varying degrees in photocopier reproductions of all the five generations. Pen characteristics, such as striations, ink gooping, pen skips, ink bleeding/ feathering, nib marks and lead particle deposition have caused a significant difference in the morphology of stroke’s line in photocopy. The effect is much more pronounced in some of the features in photocopies beyond the second generation. There are other features, such as ink feathering and pen skips which could not be reproduced with sufficient clarity in any photocopy generation.
Associations of Cannabis Use Motives and Cannabis Demand in Young Adults
Authors: Castro Michelle , Pritschmann Ricarda , Berry Meredith , Yi Richard , Yurasek Ali
Published: March 2022

Background: Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit substance among young adults and is associated with a variety of negative consequences. Studies have shown that both cannabis demand and certain cannabis motives are associated with higher levels and frequency of cannabis use, as well as associated problems. No study has yet to examine the relationship between cannabis use motives and cannabis demand. The purpose of the current study was to examine the associations between individual cannabis motives and cannabis demand. Methods: Data were collected from 95 young adult cannabis users who reported using cannabis at least once in the last 30 days. (M age = 20.63; Female = 50.5%; M cannabis use days per month = 14.64). Participants completed questionnaires assessing cannabis use frequency, cannabis use motives, and a cannabis purchase task. Amplitude, representative of the amount consumed at an unrestricted price, and persistence, representative of sensitivity to escalating price, were calculated and used in the analyses. Results: Initial correlational analyses demonstrated significant relationships between demand and total number of cannabis motives and conformity, enjoyment, coping, experimentation, boredom, celebration, and sleep motives (ps < .05). A series of hierarchical linear regressions were conducted to determine the specific associations between the aforementioned individual cannabis motives and amplitude and persistence. Step one controlled for age, gender, and cannabis use frequency, and the motives were added in step two. Regression models indicated that total number of motives, enjoyment, conformity, and coping motives were significant predictors of persistence even after controlling for cannabis use frequency. Motives were not significant predictors of amplitude. Conclusion: Findings from this study suggest that young adults who use cannabis for enjoyment, conformity, or coping reasons may experience greater reinforcement efficacy of cannabis which may place them at increased risk to develop cannabis use disorder or other related problems associated with their use. Further, young adults with these cannabis use motives may be less sensitive to increases in price and continue to purchase cannabis at higher prices. These findings can be used to inform cannabis interventions by targeting specific motives for use.
Marijuana, Social Isolation, and Loneliness Among Older Adults: Results from the 2018 Health and Retirement Study
Authors: Yang Jie , Yockey Andrew
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Marijuana is the most used substance across all age groups and as of recently, there has been a significant increase in use among older adults (i.e. individuals ages 65+). Moreover, older adults also report higher levels of loneliness and social isolation, which are significant risk factors for initiation of marijuana use. However, these relationships have yet to be examined among older adults. The purpose of the present study was to examine whether social isolation and loneliness predicted marijuana use among a national sample of US older adults and examine differences in past-year use. Methods: A secondary data analysis of the 2018 Health and Retirement Study was conducted. The Health and Retirement Study is a national study examining health, income, retirement, and other psychosocial variables. For the present study, we utilized the newest marijuana module. We created a Loneliness scale (α = .88), social isolation scale (α = .85), and assessed differences based on demographics and perceptions of marijuana. Weighted logistic regression models were built to determine conditional associations to past-year marijuana use. The level of significance was set at p <.05. Results: A total of 1,661 adults ages 65+ was the final analytic sample. Nearly 1 in 10 (9.85%) adults reported past-year use of marijuana. Neither loneliness (p = .43) or social isolation (p= .39) were significant predictors of marijuana use. Adjusting for demographics, adults who reported past year drinking (aOR: 7.84, 95% 2.13, 28.9) were more likely to report use. Individuals who thought marijuana should be legalized for medicinal purposes were 44.6 times more likely to report past year use. Discussion: To our knowledge, this is one of the first studies to examine loneliness, social isolation, and its association with past-year marijuana use among a large sample of older adults in the United States. Findings from the present study can inform policy prevention efforts, address facets in Healthy People 2030, and clinical interventions.
Probability and Predictors of Cannabis Use Disorder Among Cannabis Users with Depressive Disorders
Authors: Livne Ofir , Hasin Deborah , Martins Silvia
Published: March 2022

Introduction and Aims: Cannabis use and cannabis use disorders (CUD) have been increasing in the US. Recent studies have aimed to assess the rates of transition from cannabis use to CUD over time across several sociodemographic corelates (e.g., age and sex). Depressive disorders are a strong clinical correlate of cannabis use, and carry a substantial burden of disease. The underlying mechanisms involved in the relationship between depression and cannabis use are still not fully understood. While certain studies have examined changes in rates of cannabis among depressed and non-depressed individuals over time, no studies have quantified the effect of depressive disorders on cannabis users’ transition rates to CUD. Methods: Participants were individuals ≥18 years interviewed in the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions-III in 2012–2013. Survival plots assessed the probability of transition from cannabis use to CUD over time. Differences in probability of transition to CUD was assessed among cannabis users with and without predisposing depressive disorders ( major depressive disorder or dysthymia with an initial diagnosis prior to onset of cannabis use). Results: Among lifetime cannabis users (N = 11,272), the 5-year probability of transition to CUD was approximately 3.9% for cannabis users without depressive disorders and 7.3% for those with a depressive disorder. A higher probability of transition from cannabis use to CUD among those with a predisposing depressive disorder was observed over all time points that were examined in the study. Cannabis users with depressive disorders who were male and belonging to an early-onset of cannabis use age group (<16) transitioned significantly more rapidly to CUD than females and those with a later- onset of cannabis use Conclusions: This is the first study to explore the effect of depressive disorders on rates of transition from cannabis use to the DSM-5 CUD diagnosis. The current study identified specific predictors of this transition. Findings inform clinicians who treat individuals with depressive disorders that initiate cannabis use as to the risk of developing CUD and the need for harm prevention targeted at this specific population.
Analysis of physical and mechanical properties of maize
Authors:   Huanxiao Pang, Maojian Wei, Peide Cui, Xiaowei Li, Duozhen Yang, Peisong Diao*
Published: March 2022

In the design process of corn harvester, the influence and action mechanism of corn plant characteristics on the working parts of corn harvester (including cutting device, ear picking device, peeling device and other key parts) should be considered, and the physical and mechanical properties of corn plant need to be analyzed. To prevent serious “gnawing” of ears, high loss rate and crushing rate of ears and grains, and low efficiency of harvesting operation due to high moisture content of ears of corn in harvest period. Therefore, it is particularly important to analyze the physical and mechanical properties of maize plants.
“CODEX OF CONRAD SACRISTAN” AND IMAGES OF AUTHORITY IN GERMAN BOOK ILLUMINATION OF THE SECOND HALF OF 12 TH CENTURY
Authors:   Russian State Library, Zotova Elizaveta V.
Published: March 2022

The article is devoted to a unique monument of German book illumination of the second half of the 12th century – illuminated cartulary or “Traditionscodex”. The manuscript, written by the sacristan Conrad, goes beyond the book of copies of documents relating to donations of property and becomes a kind of historical chronicle of the Freising diocese. The unique character of this monument is revealed by comparing with typologically similar manuscripts created in the 9th–12th centuries. The images of representatives of the highest religious (bishops of Freising) and secular authorities (kings of Germany and emperors) are of particular importance in the codex. In the article the author defines the various functions of these images in the “Codex the Conrad Sacristan”, emphasizing the importance of the representative func- tion, and makes a comparison with similar images found in German illuminated manuscripts of the second half of the 12th century.
CHEMISTRY OF AVERMECTINS AND MILBEMYCINS
Authors: Dzhafarov M. , Vasilevich Fedor , Menchikov Leonid , Chernoburova Elena , Zavarzin Igor
Published: March 2022

Parasitic diseases are a serious problem for medicine and the agro-industrial complex. The most effective antiparasitic compounds are avermectins, for the discovery of which Satoshi Omura and William Campbell were awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. For the first time, the monograph summarizes and analyzes the achievements in the chemistry of avermectins and milbemycins, as well as analyzes the possible directions and patterns of chemical modification of these compounds. In addition, the analysis of data on the relationship «structure-property» allows a more conscious approach to the modification of these compounds in order to increase their biological activity, stability, etc. The monograph is intended for wide range of specialists in the field of chemistry of natural compounds and biologically active substances.
PROBLEMS OF THE SOVIET HISTORICAL NOVEL
Authors: Izotov Ivan
Published: March 2022

The stages of the origin, development, transformations and simultaneous theoretical and aesthetic understanding of the Soviet historical novel in all its varieties (Yu. N. Tynya nov, A. N. Tolstoy, V. Ya. Shishkov, S. N. Sergeev-Tsensky, A. S. Novikov-Priboy, A. N. Stepanov, G. Serebryakova, etc.) are studied in detail. The wide time coverage (1920s - 1960s) of the study allows us to speak about a complete coverage of the topic. The monograph is intended for literary critics and historians who specifically study the ideological processes that took place in the country at difficult moments in its history.
Potensi Pengembangan EOR untuk Peningkatan Produksi Minyak Indonesia
Authors: Pasarai Usman
Published: March 2022

Basis data cadangan minyak dan gas bumi yang dikelola LEMIGAS menunjukkan bahwasekitar 62% dari isi awal minyak ditempat masih tertinggal dalam reservoar setelah pengurasanprimer dan sekunder. Jumlah terbesar dari potensi enhanced oil recovery (EOR) tersebut beradadi wilayah Sumatera Tengan dan Selatan. Dominan dari potensi ini merupakan kandidat aplikasiEOR injeksi kimia dan CO2. Sebagian kecil saja dari minyak ini dapat diproduksi akan memberikontribusi yang berarti dalam meningkatkan produksi minyak Indonesia di masa mendatang.Implementasi EOR adalah proses yang kompleks dan setiap reservoar memerlukan spesifikoperasi dan fluida injeksi. Oleh karena itu, proses evaluasi dan pengembangan proyek EORperlu dilakukan sistimatis dan bertahap dari seleksi, evaluasi, uji coba hingga tahap aplikasi dilapangan. Berbagai inovasi teknologi telah dikembangkan untuk menghasilkan perbaikan dalamproses EOR. Paper ini menguraikan potensi EOR Indonesia serta sebarannya dan bidang riset yangperlu dikembangkan LEMIGAS untuk mendukung aplikasi EOR secara komersial di Indonesia.Sepintas deskripsi mengenai teknologi EOR juga disertakan dalam paper ini.
Injeksi Surfaktan Polimer dengan Pola Quartered Five Spot pada Reservoir Minyak
Authors: Tobing Edward ML
Published: March 2022

Hasil screening metoda Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) pada reservoir minyak “Q” menunjukkanbahwa metoda EOR yang cocok diterapkan adalah injeksi kimia surfaktan-polimer. Uji terhadapair formasi, minyak, surfaktan dan polimer, serta penentuan campuran surfaktan-polimer untukinjeksi pada reservoir tersebut telah dilakukan. Campuran konsentrasi optimum yang diperolehterdiri atas 0.005% berat surfaktan dan 0.05% berat polimer. Pemodelan simulasi injeksi surfaktanpolimerke dalam reservoir minyak dengan pola quartered five spot telah dilakukan menggunakansimulator injeksi kimia tiga dimensi UTCHEM. Model tersebut digunakan untuk mengetahuipengaruh injeksi surfaktan-polimer tersebut terhadap peningkatan perolehan minyak. Denganmenggunakan konsentrasi surfaktan-polimer tersebut di atas, yang kemudian dinyatakan sebagaibase case dengan rancangan urutan injeksi terdiri atas 0.65 PV air formasi yang dilanjutkan dengan0.4 PV Surfaktan-Polimer dan kembali dilakukan injeksi 1.45 PV air formasi, dan menghasilkankumulatif perolehan minyak sebesar 79.52% OOIP. Berdasarkan model base case tersebut,selanjutnya dilakukan uji sensitivitas perolehan minyak terhadap parameter volume kumulatifinjeksi air dan surfaktan-polimer, konsentrasi surfaktan dan polimer. Dari hasil uji sensitivitas,kemudian dipilih dari ketiga parameter tersebut yang optimum dan menghasilkan kumulatifperolehan minyak sebesar 85.1% OOIP.
Gas Bumi untuk Bahan Bakar Gas dan Bahan Baku Petrokimia
Authors: Nasution A.S , Haris Abdul , Morina Morina , Herlina Leni
Published: March 2022

Gas bumi adalah suatu campuran gas hidrokarbon yang dipakai baik sebagai bahan bakar gasmaupun dapat dikonversi menjadi produk petrokimia, bahan bakar minyak sintetik dan bahan dasarpelumas sintetik. Pemakaian gas bumi untuk bahan bakar gas, bahan baku untuk industri petrokimia,bahan bakar minyak sintetik dan bahan dasar pelumas disajikan pada makalah ini.
Oksidasi Katalitik Karbon Monoksida pada Katalis Pt-Zeolit Alam Berpromotor Serium
Authors: Anwar Chairil , Rahman Maizar
Published: March 2022

Oksidasi katalitik karbon monoksida dilakukan menggunakan katalis yang dipreparasi dariplatina (Pt) sebagai logam aktif, promotor logam serium (Ce) dan berpenyangga zeolit alam.Preparasi katalis dilakukan dengan metode impregnasi basah secara bertahap dengan variasikonsentrasi Ce dan urutan impregnasi Ce. Prekursor katalis kemudian dikalsinasi, direduksi dandikarakterisasi. Hasil karakterisasi menggunakan difraktometer sinar-x menunjukkan adanyaperbedaan ukuran partikel dan ragam spesies logam Pt. Aktivitas katalitik pada oksidasi karbonmonoksida memberikan hasil konversi terbaik sebesar 99,63% pada temperatur 700°C.
On Connected Co-Independent Hop Domination in Graphs
Authors: Nanding Sandra Abo , Rara Helen
Published: March 2022

Let G be a connected graph. A subset S of V (G) is a connected co-independent hop dominating set in G if the subgraph induced by S is connected and V (G)\S is an independent set where for each v âˆˆ V (G)\S, there exists a vertex u âˆˆ S such that dG(u, v) = 2. The smallest cardinality of such an S is called the connected co-independent hop domination number of G. This paper presents the characterizations of the connected co-independent hop dominating sets in the join, corona and lexicographic product of two graphs. It also discusses the corresponding connected co-independent hop domination numbers of the aforementioned graphs.
Chatterjee and Extension of Chatterjee Fixed Point Theorems on Operators on Hilbert C*-Modules
Authors: Rashwan Rashwan A , AlFran Howida Adel , Fangary Asmaa , Omran Saleh
Published: March 2022

In this paper, we introduce some fixed point threorems (such as Chtterjee and extension of Chatterjee) in operators of Hilbert C*-modules, based on a definition of valued operator Hilbert C*-modules normed space. Also We give some examples to clear our definitions
A New Technique to Speed Up Group Methods for Solving Hyperbolic Telegraph Equations
Authors: Saeed AbdulkafiI Mohammed
Published: March 2022

Numerous methods have been introduced in the literature for numerical solution of two-dimensional hyperbolic differential equations (telegraph equations). Improved techniques using explicit group methods derived from the standard and skewed (rotated) finite difference operators have been developed over the last few years in solving the linear systems that arise from the discretization of the several types of partial differential equations. In this paper, we present a preliminary study of the formulation of new preconditioned scheme based on explicit group relaxationmethods for the difference solution of the telegraph equations. The efficient and robustness of these new formulations over the existing explicit group schemes demonstrated through numerical experiments.
On Connected Partial Domination in Graphs
Authors: Cabulao Jessa Mae Carpentero , Isla Rowena T.
Published: March 2022

This paper introduces and investigates a variant of partial domination called the connected Î±-partial domination. For any graph G = (V (G), E(G)) and Î± âˆˆ (0, 1], a set S âŠ† V (G) is an Î±-partial dominating set in G if |N[S]| â‰¥ Î± |V (G)|. An Î±-partial dominating set S âŠ† V (G) is a connected Î±-partial dominating set in G if âŸ¨SâŸ©, the subgraph induced by S, is connected. The connected Î±-partial domination number of G, denoted by âˆ‚CÎ±(G), is the smallest cardinality of a connected Î±-partial dominating set in G. In this paper, we characterize the connected Î±-partial dominating sets in the join and lexicographic product of graphs for any Î± âˆˆ (0, 1] and determine the corresponding connected Î±-partial domination numbers of graphs resulting from the said binary operations. Moreover, we establish sharp bounds for the connected Î±-partial domination numbers of the corona and Cartesian product of graphs. Furthermore, we determine âˆ‚CÎ±(G) of some special graphs when Î± =1/2. Several realization problems are also generated in this paper.
Pythagorean Fuzzy Small Submodules
Authors: Almuhaimeed Areej
Published: March 2022

In this paper, we introduce the notion of a pythagorean fuzzy small submodule. We prove various characterisations for pythagorean fuzzy small submodules. We provide a relation between a pythagorean fuzzy small submodule and a basic small submodule. In addition, some important properties regarding pythagorean fuzzy small submodules are investigated.
On m-I-Continuous Multifunctions
Authors: Noiri Takashi , Popa Valeriu
Published: March 2022

Let mIO(X) be the family of â‹†-open (resp. Î±-I-open, pre-I-open, semi-I-open, Î²-I-open, etc.) sets in an ideal topological space (X, Ï„, I). By using mIO(X), we introduce and investigate the notions of an m-I-continuous multifunction F : (X, Ï„, I) â†’ (Y, Ïƒ) and miâ‹† -continuous multifunction F : (X, Ï„, I) â†’ (Y, Ïƒ, J). The notion of miâ‹† -continuity is a generalization of m-I-continuity and iâ‹†-continuity [9].
On Inductive Limit of Commutative Triples
Authors: Timite Lamine , Toure Ibrahima
Published: March 2022

In this paper, we extend Olshanski's work on Gelfand pairsÂ  to commutative triples. We introduce the notion of spherical triples as generalization of commutative triples. We prove that inductive limit ofÂ  increasing sequence of commutative triples is a spherical triple which shows that the former is also a generalization of spherical pairs. Furthermore we define spherical functions associated with this spherical triples. At end, we characterize this spherical functions by a functionnal equation and we give some of its properties.
Rough Pythagorean Fuzzy Sets in UP-Algebras
Authors: Satirad Akarachai , Chinram Ronnason , Julatha Pongpun , Iampan Aiyared
Published: March 2022

This paper aims to apply the concept of rough sets to Pythagorean fuzzy sets in UP-algebras. Then we introduce fifteen types of rough Pythagorean fuzzy sets in UP-algebras and study their generalization. In addition, we will also discuss $t$-level subsets of rough Pythagorean fuzzy sets in UP-algebras to study the relationships between rough Pythagorean fuzzy sets and rough sets in UP-algebras.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dengan Pembuatan Ekoenzim Berbasis Rumah Tangga di Desa Lajut
Authors: Immy Suci Rohyani  , Nada Anjani  , Intan Permata Sari  , Baiq Dea Nisrina Atika  , Nur Yani Wulandari
Published: March 2022

Waste is a big problem that we often encounter in everyday life, one of which is in the village of Lajut District Praya Central Lombok Regency. Lack of public awareness and unavailability of hygiene facilities and infrastructure, such as laystall (TPS), waste cans and waste transport trucks in Lajut Village is a significant problem to be solved. This community empowerment activity aims to increase the understanding of the community in Lajut Village, especially housewives about the use of household-based fruit and vegetable waste into ecoenzyme. Ecoenzyme is the result of processing fruit, flower or vegetable waste that undergoes fermentation process with the help of sugar (molasses). Socialization is carried out by direct counseling and mentoring methods to the participant community. Community empowerment program with the manufacture of household-based ecoenzyme is declared on target because of the active role and response of the community in the process of making ecoenzyme. Thus in the future it is expected that waste in Lajut Village can be reduced by processing waste produced by the community into something useful, one of which is ecoenzyme.
Lipid profile in newly diagnosed patients of acute myocardial infarction with no other concomitant disease, in tertiary care hospital, Peshawar.
Authors: Zain ul Abideen  , Najmush Shakireen  , Rabeea Ihtesham  , Afia Ihtesham  , Farzana Salman
Published: March 2022

Objective: To see lipid profile in patients of AMI having no other concomitant disease. Study Design: Cross Sectional study. Setting: Coronary Care Unit, Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar. Period: July 2016 to January 2017. Material & Methods: One hundred newly diagnosed cases of AMI, admitted in coronary care unit, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar as emergency and 100 normal subjects were included in the study. Sampling technique was Convenient sampling. Lipid profile was measured by using Cobas Chemistry analyzer, Roche, in Pathology Department, LRH, Peshawar. Results were analyzed by independent t-test. Results: There were 100 patients and 100 normal individuals included by consecutive sampling in the study. Out of 100 patients 85 (85%) were male and 15 (15%) were female. Age ranged from 26-80 years (50.87 ± 11.02). It was observed that 82% of the AMI patients had cholesterol levels less than 200mg/dl while LDL was less than 100mg/dl in all of the patients. However, HDL which is protective lipoprotein was found to be less than 40mg/dl. It was also observed that 82% of the patients had normal Blood Pressure whereas only 18% had high blood pressure. The working conditions of most of the patients (85%) were sedentary. Conclusion: In majority of the cases, blood pressure was normal. However HDL-C was less than 40 mg/dl in cases which is alarming. Besides, Sedentary Life style was found to be the major factor contributing to AMI.