bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Detection of pathogens associated with early-onset neonatal sepsis in cord blood at birth using quantitative PCR
Authors: Obiero Christina W. , Gumbi Wilson , Mwakio Stella , Mwangudzah Hope , Seale Anna C. , Taniuchi Mami , Liu Jie , Houpt Eric , Berkley James A.
Published: November 2022

Background: Early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS) typically begins prior to, during or soon after birth and may be rapidly fatal. There is paucity of data on the aetiology of EONS in sub-Saharan Africa due to limited diagnostic capacity in this region, despite the associated significant mortality and long-term neurological impairment.

Methods: We compared pathogens detected in cord blood samples between neonates admitted to hospital with possible serious bacterial infection (pSBI) in the first 48 hours of life (cases) and neonates remaining well (controls). Cord blood was systematically collected at Kilifi County Hospital (KCH) from 2011-2016, and later tested for 21 bacterial, viral and protozoal targets using multiplex PCR via TaqMan Array Cards (TAC).

Results: Among 603 cases (101 [17%] of whom died), 179 (30%) tested positive for ≥1 target and 37 (6.1%) tested positive for multiple targets. Klebsiella oxytoca, Escherichia coli/Shigella spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Streptococcus pyogenes were commonest. Among 300 controls, 79 (26%) tested positive for ≥1 target, 11 (3.7%) were positive for multiple targets, and K. oxytoca and P. aeruginosa were most common. Cumulative odds ratios across controls: cases (survived): cases (died) were E. coli/Shigella spp. 2.6 (95%CI 1.6-4.4); E. faecalis 4.0 (95%CI 1.1-15); S. agalactiae 4.5 (95%CI 1.6-13); Ureaplasma spp. 2.9 (95%CI 1.3-6.4); Enterovirus 9.1 (95%CI 2.3-37); and Plasmodium spp. 2.9 (95%CI 1.4-6.2). Excluding K. oxytoca and P. aeruginosa as likely contaminants, aetiology was attributed in 9.4% (95%CI 5.1-13) cases using TAC. Leading pathogen attributions by TAC were E. coli/Shigella spp. (3.5% (95%CI 1.7-5.3)) and Ureaplasma spp. (1.7% (95%CI 0.5-3.0)).

Conclusions: Cord blood sample may be useful in describing EONS pathogens at birth, but more specific tests are needed for individual diagnosis. Careful sampling of cord blood using aseptic techniques is crucial to minimize contamination. In addition to culturable bacteria, Ureaplasma and Enterovirus were causes of EONS.
ANALYSIS OF THE CURRENT ORGANIZATIONAL MECHANISM OF STATE REGULATION OF BANKRUPTCY LITIGATIONS (PROCESSES) OF LEGAL ENTITIES
Authors: Akulov Andrey , Khoruzhy Valery , Klychova Augul
Published: November 2022

As a result of dynamic significant changes in many areas of bankruptcy law over the past three decades and the reform of the state organizational structure of the executive power system in the Russian Federation in recent years, the links between the elements of the system of state regulation of the domestic institution of bankruptcy of the economy have changed. The purpose of the research is to systematize and obtain updated knowledge regarding the functioning of the organizational mechanism of state regulation of the institution of bankruptcy of legal entities (except for financial organizations). As a result of the analysis, on the basis of an integrated approach, the main problems and debatable issues in the formation of the modern structure of the state regulation bodies of the bankruptcy processes of legal entities that perform the functions of solving various multi-level state tasks in the field of insolvency relations and making government decisions that ensure the stability of the economy based on achieving balance of the interests of participants in insolvency relations are identified; the content of the managerial impact of each regulatory entity is disclosed on the basis of statistical data and analysis of bankruptcy practice; attention is focused on the activities of the authorized branch represented by Federal Tax Service of Russia to support bankruptcy procedures and intensify conciliation procedures in order to prevent taxpayer insolvency; the need to improve interdepartmental interaction is justified; the main problems and debatable issues in the formation of the organizational mechanism of state regulation of the processes of bankruptcy of legal entities are indicated; the need to improve interagency cooperation to prevent bankruptcy and when considering bankruptcy cases, including by using the possibilities of digitalization of the economy based on domestic equipment, digital platforms, systems and software that are resistant to external influences, etc. is justified.
Complex Metacarpophalangeal Joint Dislocation of the Index Finger in Pediatric Age: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: Srivastava Shubham , Afaque Syed Faisal
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint dislocation is a rare occurrence in the pediatric population. A few case reports are available globally. Understanding of anatomy of the MCP joint is necessary for the surgical approach. We report a case of complex volar MCP joint dislocation in a pediatric patient. Case Report: We report a 13-year-old male child with traumatic dislocation of the MCP joint of the index finger. It was a complex volar dislocation that was surgically treated via a dorsal approach. On 6-month follow-up, child regained an almost normal range of motion at the MCP joint with a good functional outcome. Conclusion: Complex MCP joint dislocation often needs open reduction. Out of the two described surgical approaches, we preferred the dorsal approach which allowed proper visualization of the volar plate and avoided risks to neurovascular bundles. Early management and early mobilization provide good functional outcomes.
Why platform capitalism is not the future of work
Authors: Azzellini Dario , Greer Ian , Umney Charles
Published: November 2022

This article examines the assumptions behind the sociology of work and industrial relations literature on online labour-based platforms. This literature has critically examined working conditions and worker resistance in platform work, but it has done so without criticising what we call the ‘metanarrative of the platform economy’. This metanarrative enables a weaving together of platform work with broader trends such as precarisation, neoliberalisation, financialisation and marketisation, but it makes it difficult for scholars to explain the small size of the platform workforce or to understand the diverse forms that platforms take. We argue that in order to understand the limits and diversity of platforms it is important to understand the inherent problems of platforms as capitalist business models. We suggest a research agenda that decentres some of the better-known platform models (ridesharing and food delivery) and carries out in-depth studies of work and exchange in other sectors.
Influence of 0°–15° attack angle on aero-optical imaging deviation of a blunt-nose vehicle
Authors: Wang Luyang , Xu Liang , Zhao Shiwei , Zhou Liye
Published: November 2022

A turbulent flow field is created in a vehicle’s head during high-speed
flight, and this flow field causes the airborne optical system’s
receiving target images to be displaced, blurred, and jittered. In
this study, we examine the impact of a 0°–15° angle of attack on the
aero-optical imaging deviation. With the use of modeling and meshing
software, we created a model of a conventional blunt-headed vehicle.
Computational fluid dynamics calculations were performed using finite
element analysis software; the ray equations were solved iteratively
by the Runge–Kutta method. Finally, the imaging deviation data were
obtained by using reverse ray tracing and tracing stop criteria. The
findings demonstrate that, as the angle of attack increases from 0° to
15°, the thickness of the nonuniform flow field above the vehicle flow
field cross-section axis gradually increases. As the density of the
nonuniform flow field through which light propagates increases, so
does the corresponding refractive index and the aero-optical imaging
deviation.
Temporally shaped vortex phase laser pulses for two-photon excited fluorescence
Authors: Gottschalk Robin , Lindinger Albrecht
Published: November 2022

We report temporally shaped vortex phase laser pulses for two-photon excited fluorescence of dyes. The particularly tailored pulses are generated by first utilizing a temporal pulse shaper and subsequently a two-dimensional spatial pulse shaper. Various vortex phase shaped structures are demonstrated by combining different two-dimensional phase patterns. Moreover, perpendicular polarization components are used to achieve an enhanced radial two-photon excited fluorescence contrast by applying third order phase functions on the temporal pulse shaper. Particularly, the spatial fluorescence structure is modulated with a combination of Gaussian and vortex phase shaped pulses by modifying only the phase on the temporal modulator. Thereby, interference structures with high spatial resolution arise. The introduced method to generate temporally shaped vortex phase tailored pulses will provide new perspectives for biophotonic applications.
Tunable image projection spectrometry
Authors: Cui Qi , Park Jongchan , Lee Jaeyul , Wang Zhaoqiang , Gao Liang
Published: November 2022

We present tunable image projection spectrometry (TIPS), a
Fourier-domain line-scan spectral imager with a tunable compression
ratio. Compared to state-of-the-art spatial-domain pushbroom
hyperspectral cameras, TIPS requires much fewer measurements and
provides a higher light throughput. Using a rotating Dove prism and a
cylindrical field lens, TIPS scans an input scene in the Fourier
domain and captures a subset of multi-angled one-dimensional (1D)
en face projections of the input scene, allowing a
tailored data compression ratio for a given scene. We demonstrate the
spectral imaging capability of TIPS with a hematoxylin and eosin
(H&E) stained pathology slide. Moreover, we showed the spectral
information obtained can be further converted to depths when combining
TIPS with a low-coherence full-field spectral-domain
interferometer.
Dual Fabry-Perot interferometers gas pressure sensor in a parallel configuration based on a hollow core Bragg fiber and the harmonic Vernier effect
Authors: yang zongru , yuan weihao , lian zhenggang , yu changyuan
Published: November 2022

An ultra-high sensitivity parallel-connected Fabry-Perot interferometers (FPIs) pressure sensor is proposed and demonstrated based on hollow core Bragg fiber (HCBF) and harmonic Vernier effect. The HCBF functions as a micro Fabry-Perot cavity and possesses low transmission loss. One FPI acts as the sensing unit while the other FPI is used as the reference unit to generate the Vernier effect. The sensing FPI was prepared by fusion splicing a section of HCBF between a single-mode fiber (SMF) and a hollow silica tube (HST), and the reference FPI was fabricated by sandwiching a piece of HCBF between two SMFs. Two FPIs with very different free spectral ranges (FSRs) in the fringe pattern were connected to the 2 × 2 coupler parallelly, which realizes the harmonic Vernier effect and ensures the stability of the interference fringe. Laboratory results exhibited that the pressure sensitivity can be enhanced to 119.3 nm/MPa within 0-0.5 MPa by the proposed sensor. Moreover, low-temperature crosstalk of 0.074 kPa/° was achieved. Compared with the traditional optical fiber gas pressure sensor, the advanced sensor features high sensitivity, stability, easy fabrication, and fast response, which can be a promising candidate for real-time and high-precision gas pressure monitoring.
Investigation of an underwater clock and data transmission optical wireless link at 650 nm for robotic oriented geodesy applications
Authors: Karembera R. S. , Jena J. F. , Nfanyana K. , Gibbon T. B.
Published: November 2022

Underwater geodesy is important for marine studies and seafloor mapping. These studies typically make use of the time of flight, for example SONAR, and collect a lot of data. Furthermore, high map densities require big data collection and transportation, and therefore require high bandwidth underwater networks. In this article, we propose and demonstrate an underwater optical network based on a directly-modulated laser at 650 nm that enables the deployment of underwater robotic systems which are capable of transferring the captured data to a base station and allow the synchronization of the clocking signals. As proof of concept, we demonstrated a unipolar NRZ data transfer from an Arduino at 2 Mbps through an underwater channel measuring about 1 meter in length. A bit error rate value of about 10
−
5 for underwater data transmission was realised by the designed optical network, showcasing its potential for use in underwater data transfer during robotic geodesy surveys. Recovery of the clock signal from the signal generator at 2 kHz was also shown. Phase noise floor values below −90 dBc/Hz were attained for the underwater clock signal transmission.
Real-space nanophotonic field manipulation using non-perturbative light–matter coupling
Authors: Cortese Erika , Mornhinweg Joshua , Huber Rupert , Lange Christoph , De Liberato Simone
Published: November 2022

The achievement of large values of the light–matter coupling in
nanoengineered photonic structures can lead to multiple photonic
resonances contributing to the final properties of the same hybrid
polariton mode. We develop a general theory describing multi-mode
light–matter coupling in systems of reduced dimensionality, and
we explore their phenomenology, validating our theory’s
predictions against numerical electromagnetic simulations. On one
hand, we characterize the spectral features linked with the multi-mode
nature of the polaritons. On the other hand, we show how the
interference between different photonic resonances can modify the
real-space shape of the electromagnetic field associated with each
polariton mode. We argue that the possibility of engineering
nanophotonic resonators to maximize multi-mode mixing, and to alter
the polariton modes via applied external fields, could allow for the
dynamical real-space tailoring of subwavelength electromagnetic
fields.
Co-occurrences of fall-related factors in adults aged 60 to 85 years in the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Authors: Rietdyk Shirley , Ambike Satyajit , Amireault Steve , Haddad Jeffrey M. , Lin Guang , Newton David , Richards Elizabeth A.
Published: November 2022

A broad set of factors are associated with falling (e.g., age, sex, physical activity, vision, health), but their co-occurrence is understudied. Our objectives were to quantify the number and pattern of co-occurring fall-related factors. Data were obtained from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (N = 1,957, 60–85 years). Twenty fall-related factors were included (based on previous research), covering a wide range including cognitive, motor, sensory, health, and physical activity measures. The number and pattern of co-occurring fall-related factors were quantified with logistic regression and cluster analyses, respectively. Most participants (59%) had ≥4 fall-risk factors, and each additional risk factor increased the odds of reporting difficulty with falling by 1.28. The identified clusters included: (1) healthy, (2) cognitive and sensory impaired, and (3) health impaired. The mean number of co-occurring fall-related factors was 3.7, 3.8, and 7.2, for clusters 1, 2, and 3, respectively (p<0.001). These observations indicate that co-occurrence of multiple fall-risk factors was common in this national sample of U.S. older adults and the factors tended to aggregate into distinct clusters. The findings support the protective effect of physical activity on fall-risk, the association between gait speed and falls, and the detrimental effect of health-related factors on difficulty with falls (e.g., arthritis, prescription medications). Cluster analyses revealed a complex interplay between sex and BMI that may alter the role of BMI in the etiology of falls. Cluster analyses also revealed a large detrimental effect of health-related factors in cluster 3; it is important to extend current fall interventions (typically focused on balance, flexibility, strength, cognitive, fear factors) to include health-related interventions that target factors such as BMI and arthritis.
Editorial
Authors: Scott Niall , Varas-Díaz Nelson , Hassan Nedim , Hagen Ross
Published: November 2022

Welcome to issue 8.3 of Metal Music Studies.

We dedicate this issue to the memory of Esther Clinton.
Heavy Metal Music in Latin America: Perspectives from the Distorted South, Nelson Varas-Díaz, Daniel Nevárez Araújo and Eliut Rivera-Segarra (2020)
Authors: Banchs Edward
Published: November 2022

Review of: Heavy Metal Music in Latin America: Perspectives from the Distorted South, Nelson Varas-Díaz, Daniel Nevárez Araújo and Eliut Rivera-Segarra (2020)

Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 352 pp.,

ISBN 978-1-79360-751-5, h/bk, $120.00
Editorial
Authors: Murray Chris , Gangnes Madeline B.
Published: November 2022

The editorial to Studies in Comics 12.2 introduces the contents of the issue and offers a brief overview of the articles, interviews and reviews contained in the issue and the themes that they address. It is noted that two of the five articles in this issue take the form of comics.
The ins and outs of possible cities in comics: Procurando São Paulo1
Authors: Cardoso Tânia Alexandra
Published: November 2022

Disappearing traffic jams, endless rain and the transformation of a city and of its inhabitants’ urban life due to mysterious and eventful incidents: these are the possibilities of everyday life in the short comic series Procurando São Paulo. Created by Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá, Procurando São Paulo explores the artists’ own relationship with their native city, expanding on the city’s existing urban imaginaries to approach a specific characterization and critique of its sociocultural and urban spaces. In other words, the urban imaginary is filled with alternative possibilities of the same city, offering different albeit real perspectives, as is the case with the Brazilian city of São Paulo in this comic. My analysis engages with the dynamics between this urban imaginary and a reality where hypothetical and fantastical situations are evoked within a realistic setting of everyday stories and places. This creative narrative used in a critical fashion precipitates examples of significance and identification with urban spaces, integrated with the whimsical situations depicted in the comic. Due to this comic’s engagement with both reality and imagination, I build upon Edward Soja’s concept of thirdspace and Alejo Carpentier’s concept of the marvellous real. This article calls for an improvement in the scope of comic studies to include the questioning of urban experiences and spatial representation. In addition, the case study investigated by this article calls for a critical postcolonial perspective to be brought forward in the construction of global comics production. More than just an escape from reality, Procurando São Paulo reflects on the real city and its issues, simultaneously questioning its conditions and the relationships between inhabitants and spaces through imagination.
Reflecting on This Quarantine Life, a year on: An interview with Steven Walker and Greg Follender
Authors: Cavcic Antonija
Published: November 2022

This is essentially an interview with artists and editors of the comics anthology This Quarantine Life, Steven Walker and Greg Follender from the Art Students League of New York. The interview centres on the journey from the inspiration to publish a lockdown-inspired comics anthology to the production process and catharsis associated with it. The interviewees discuss the challenges in both teaching and producing art during a pandemic, and dealing with isolation when one of the biggest and liveliest cities in the world locks down.
Judging Dredd: Examining the World of Judge Dredd, Scott Weatherly (ed.) (2021)
Authors: Kanayama Kelly
Published: November 2022

Review of: Judging Dredd: Examining the World of Judge Dredd, Scott Weatherly (ed.) (2021)

Edwardsville: Sequart Organization, 228 pp.,

ISBN 978-1-94058-925-1, p/bk, $19.99
Imagining: An interview with Dave McKean on the early years
Authors: Sommers Joseph Michael
Published: November 2022

Surrounding his early work in art and comics, this 2020 interview conducted with Dave McKean investigates his first years within the comics community with comics luminaries such as Neil Gaiman, Grant Morrison and Karen Berger. In it, McKean reflects on his early years in the world of art, those first meetings with DC Comics alongside Gaiman, and their inculcation into the ‘independent spirit’ of the Vertigo aesthetic and brand. McKean offers direct remark and commentary on his work on books such as The Sandman, Black Orchid and Hellblazer. In the end, even many years later, he still remains somewhat ‘conflicted’ and ‘undecided’ about DC’s editorial department and Karen Berger in her capacities as an editor, or, at least, as his editor.
Virological failure of first-line antiretroviral therapy in children living with HIV in Indonesia and associated factors
Authors: Kurniati Nia , Munasir Zakiudin , Gayatri Pramita , Yunihastuti Evy , Bela Budiman , Alam Anggraini
Published: November 2022

Background The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends viral load (VL) monitoring for HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, availability of VL monitoring in low-income countries remains limited.
Objective To investigate factors associated with virological failure in HIV-infected children treated without routine VL monitoring.
Methods This cohort study was done in children living with HIV (CLHIV) registered at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital from 2004 to 2021. Viral load monitoring was not routinely done. Subjects with at least one VL result after 6 months on ART were included in the study. Virological failure was defined as a VL of >1,000 copies. Subjects’ data were obtained from medical records, laboratory reports, and dispensing pharmacies. Statistical analysis was done following survival analysis with hazard ratio.
Results There were 384 children who had at least 1 VL result after ART was initiated. Median age at diagnosis was 30 months. Length of follow-up ranged from 6 to 216 months, with a mean frequency of VL monitoring of 0.7 times/person/year. Most subjects were already in clinical stages 3 and 4 (77.8%); 75% met severe immunodeficiency criteria. Virological failure was found in 45.8% of subjects after a median of 33 months on first-line ART, yielding an incidence of 3.3 per 1,000 person months. Independent associated factors were age at diagnosis of <60 months (HR 1.714; 95%CI 1.13 to 2.6), severe immunodeficiency (HR 1.71; 95%CI 1.15 to 2.54), referral cases (HR 1.70; 95%CI 1.23 to 2.36), and WHO clinical staging 3 (HR 1.987; 95%CI 0.995 to 3.969) and 4 (HR 2.084; 95%CI 1.034 to 4.201). Subjects with virological failure had lower weight-for-age z-scores [median 1.92; interquartile range (IQR) -3.003 to -0.81] and height-for-age z-scores [median -2.05; IQR -2.902 to -1.04] at the time of failure.
Conclusions In HIV-infected children treated without routine VL monitoring, age at diagnosis <60 months, severe immunodeficiency, WHO clinical stage 3 and 4, and referral from other centers were associated with virological failure.
Non-nutritive sucking milestones of preterm infants in Indonesia: a descriptive study
Authors: Wahyuni Luh Karunia , Mangunatmadja Irawan , Kaban Risma Kerina , Rachmawati Elvie Zulka Kautzia , Harini Melinda , Laksmitasari Budiati , Geraldyne Agatha , Sangwidjojo Inez Ayuwibowo , Utami Dini Prima , Poernomo Victor Prasetyo , Sudjono Adrian Prasetya
Published: November 2022

Background Non-nutritive sucking (NNS) maturity has been used as one of the markers of oral feeding readiness in infants. Prematurity may hinder the attainment of NNS milestones. Depending on gestational age (GA) at birth, preterm infants may display various degrees of immaturity, potentially affecting the strength, coordination, and efficiency of skills required for NNS.

Objective To identify the progression of NNS patterns across gestational age groups of preterm infants in Indonesia by comparing NNS parameters between moderate-to-late preterm and very preterm infants.

Methods NNS evaluation was conducted in 120 preterm infants born at 28-34 weeks gestational age in five tertiary hospitals in Jakarta, Indonesia. Three aspects of NNS (suction pressure, number of suctions per burst, and time between bursts) were documented and arranged to present a descriptive overview. A suction pressure measurement device was used to record, identify, and analyze NNS parameters. We hypothesize that maturity, as determined by GA, positively affected the attainment of NNS milestones.

Results Moderate-to-late preterm infants (GA 32 to <37 weeks), compared to very preterm infants (GA 28 to <32 weeks), had higher mean NNS pressure (-79.8 vs. -72.7 mmHg, respectively, P=0.041) and shorter mean time between bursts (6.63 vs. 7.36 s, respectively, P=0.030). Mean number of suctions per burst were also significantly different between the two GA groups (8.90 vs. 8.99 sucks/burst, respectively, P=0.048).

Conclusion Maturity, as reflected by GA, had a positive effect on the attainment of NNS milestones in preterm infants in Indonesia. Significant differences in the three NNS parameters: number of suctions per burst, time between bursts, and suction pressure were found between moderate-to-late preterm and very preterm infants.
Spinal dermal sinus coinciding with an infected giant epidermoid cyst in an infant presenting with constipation: a case report
Authors: Saekhu Mohamad , Susanto Eka , Handryastuti Setyo , Ashari Samsul , Nugroho Setyowidi
Published: November 2022

Early diagnosis of spinal tumors is a prerequisite for achieving satisfactory neurological recovery. However, rare diseases tend to have a long diagnostic course.1 In addition, the clinical presentation of spinal tumors in most children is not apparent, moreover, spinal tumors may not show clinical symptoms if they are located in the lumbar spine and sized no more than one vertebra.2,3 Clinical presentations caused by tumors in the lumbar spine may include weakness of both limbs, impaired urination, and constipation.
Effect Of Exchange Rate Volatility On Foreign Direct Investment In Nigeria
Authors: Oladeji Basit , Musa Mistura
Published: November 2022

For the period of 1986 to 2018, this study examined the relationship between foreign direct investment and the foreign exchange rate in Nigeria. Based on historical data, the movement of the FDI-exchange rate relationship in Nigeria was examined in order to identify key problems with the creation and implementation of policies to promote FDI inflows. The study made use of a number of quantitative analytical techniques, including regression analysis, Granger causality test, correlation matrix, and descriptive statistics, all within an ECM and cointegration framework. In order to draw meaningful conclusions, the results of the empirical study provide some crucial evidence.First, no causal relationship between foreign direct investment and exchange rate existed during the research period, according to the estimations of the causality test. Second, there is a sizable long-term link between the exchange rate and foreign direct investment. The aforementioned result implies that the link between foreign capital inflows and exchange rate in Nigeria from 1986 to 2018 is both a short-run and long-run phenomena and that the extent of the impact of capital inflows and currency rate in particular is quite high and had a strong depreciating effect on FDI. In light of these findings, it is recommended that suitable policies be developed to stabilize the currency rate in order to promote the inflows of foreign capital while maintaining prudent regulations.
Information visualization method for intelligent construction of prefabricated buildings based on P-ISOMAP algorithm
Authors: Ouyang Xue , Peng Yizhou , Pan Siyu , Ouyang Ping
Published: November 2022

Prefabricated buildings are assembled from factory prefabricated parts, components, and materials transported to the construction site. Its construction process is often called “building blocks”, and the focus is on “prefabrication” and “assembly”. This paper aims to study how to analyze and study the intelligent construction of prefabricated buildings based on the P-ISOMAP algorithm, and describe the information visualization. This paper presents the problem of information visualization, which is based on the P-ISOMAP algorithm and BIM technology. Therefore, the concepts and related algorithms of the two are expounded, and the case design and analysis of the information visualization of the intelligent construction of prefabricated buildings are carried out. The experimental results show that in the questionnaire survey, 87.61% hope to visualize architectural-related information, 82.30% of structural information, and 91.15% of model display, all of which are very high. The information visualization of intelligent construction meets the needs of the masses. In addition to guiding the assembly of prefabricated components, informatization is also convenient for manufacturing and quality management. According to the data generated by real-time monitoring during the construction process, the construction period and the construction material plan are controlled. In the completion stage, these data can be directly exported to complete the completion report for completion acceptance.
B-Fredholm elements in primitive C*-algebras
Authors: Kong Yingying , Jiang Lining
Published: November 2022

Let

A

{\mathcal{A}}

be a unital primitive C

∗

\ast

-algebra. This article studies the properties of the B-Fredholm elements, the B-Weyl elements and the B-Browder elements in

A

{\mathcal{A}}

. Particularly, this article describes the B-Fredholm element as the sum of a Fredholm element and a nilpotent element. In addition, the socle of

A

{\mathcal{A}}

is characterized by the B-Fredholm elements.
Stumme Zeugen des Sprachgebrauchs: Friedhöfe und Volkszählungen als Indikatoren der Entwicklung des Slowenischen in Kärnten/Koroška
Authors: Kühnel Ferdinand , Prochazka Katharina
Published: November 2022

The southern part of the Austrian state of Carinthia has a long history of language contact between Slovene and German. Since the beginning of the 19th century a decrease in bilingualism and the use of Slovene has been taking place which has accelerated in the last few decades. This contribution analyzes this transformation and in particular the influence of local and regional factors on the development of bilingualism in Carinthia. A multi-methodological approach is adopted, combining data from two different sources: (1) cemeteries and gravestones as public witnesses of language use and markers of (self-)identification, and (2) data on language use from the census and other (parish language, language in schools) for a quantitative analysis. Using this approach, data from two case studies is discussed in detail: two villages/parishes with similar initial conditions (high percentage of Slovene in 1880) but different outcomes. In one case, bilingualism is preserved (albeit on a low level); in the other, the bilingual reality of the past has been transformed into a monolingual German one. Such differences can be attributed to general political developments regarding the status of Slovene in Austria, but also to local factors such as the presence of a Slovene cultural association. Our analyses further show the political character of census data, which has little overlap with actual language usage, but depicts attitudes towards bilingualism and Slovene. Cemeteries, on the other hand, bear witness to the Slovene past long after “active” bilingualism has disappeared.
Multilingualism in Sarajevo through the Lens of the Sephardim
Authors: Vučina Simović Ivana
Published: November 2022

This paper is a diachronic sociolinguistic analysis of the multilingual repertoire of Sephardic Jews in Sarajevo used in out-group communication, especially among men. I reflect on the language repertoire of the Sephardim during Ottoman (ca. 1565–1878), Austro-Hungarian (1878–1918) and Yugoslav (1918–1941) rule and with respect to inter-Jewish contact with the Ashkenazim, who migrated to Sarajevo during the Austro-Hungarian occupation. The change from Ottoman to Austro-Hungarian and then to Yugoslav regimes resulted in an ideological upheaval and change to the language repertoire. The enduring and stable multilingualism in popular use during Ottoman rule was replaced by languages dominant in Austro-Hungarian Sarajevo, namely Serbo-Croatian and German. Later, in the new South Slavic state, the use of Serbo-Croatian prevailed in public life.
Effect of Conditioning Procedures on Moisture Susceptibility of Foamed Cold-Mix Asphalt Mixtures
Authors: Gatiganti Surendra Chowdari , Rami Priyansh N. , Bharath G. , Kranthi Kuna , Solanki Amit J.
Published: November 2022

In recent years, cold recycling technologies gained significant interest among road agencies and are used as stabilized base layers because of their economic and environmental benefits. One of the most common technologies for cold recycling is using foamed asphalt as the stabilizing agent. Various road agencies specified different moisture-conditioning procedures to characterize the moisture susceptibility of foamed cold-mix asphalt (FCMA) mixtures. Three commonly used conditioning procedures are AASHTO T 283, Standard Method of Test for Resistance of Compacted Asphalt Mixtures to Moisture-Induced Damage, the moisture-induced stress test, and Asphalt Academy’s technical guideline 2. The moisture-conditioning procedure may also affect the moisture-susceptibility ranking among the various FCMA mixtures. Therefore, it is important to understand the effect of the moisture-conditioning procedure on the moisture susceptibility of FCMA mixtures. The objective of the study was to evaluate the influence of three conditioning procedures on the moisture susceptibility and ranking of FCMA mixtures. The laboratory investigation was conducted on mixtures produced with four different recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) contents of 0 %, 50 %, 75 %, and 100 %. Even though a 0 % RAP FCMA mixture is not practical, this mixture was considered in the study to have FCMA mixtures with a wide range of moisture damage susceptibility results. Moisture damage susceptibility was evaluated using two widely used parameters: tensile strength ratio (TSR) and resilient modulus ratio (MR ratio). The two-way analysis of variance and Tukey’s post-hoc comparison indicated that TSR was not affected by the amount of RAP in the FCMA mixtures. Furthermore, TSR results were not affected by the conditioning procedure. On the other hand, both RAP content and conditioning procedures affected MR ratio results.
An evaluation of reverse mentoring: A case study of research assistants and advisors
Authors:   Sakarya University, Turkey, Özdemir Samet , Ardýç Kadir ,   Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University, Kyrgyzstan
Published: November 2022

Reverse mentoring, which refers to the relationship between a young employee in the role of the mentor and a more senior and experienced employee in the role of the mentee, is gaining popularity in the business world. This study aims to discuss the relationship between research assistants, who are just starting at the academy and are thought to have traces of reverse mentoring, and advisors with more experience in the academy, in the context of the functions and sub-functions of reverse mentoring. In this exploratory study, in which a qualitative research method was adopted, data was obtained as a result of semi-structured interviews with 17 research assistants working in different faculties and departments at a state university in Turkey. The data obtained after the interviews with the research assistants was analysed using content analysis. The findings of the research suggested that the career, psycho-social, and role model functions of reverse mentoring in the relationship between research assistants and their advisors have sub-functions of knowledge sharing, challenging ideas, networking, friendship, and new perspectives. It was also concluded that other functions were at a limited level or non-existent.
MICROWAVE-ASSISTED SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF Ag/BiOBr NANOCOMPOSITES AND PHOTODEGRADATION OF METHYLENE BLUE
Authors:   Division of Physical Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand, INTAPHONG P. , PHURUANGRAT A. ,   Division of Physical Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand, LERTWITTAYANON K. ,   Division of Physical Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand, AKHBARI K. ,   School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, THONGTEM S. ,   Department of Physics and Materials Science, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand, THONGTEM T. ,   Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Published: November 2022

BiOBr loaded with 0–10 wt% Ag were synthesized by the use of microwave heating. The as-synthesized samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). In this research, Ag nanoparticles were supported on the tetragonal BiOBr nanoplates. The photocatalytic property was investigated through the photodegradation of methylene blue (MB) under UV radiation. In this research, the Ag/BiOBr nanocomposites have the photocatalytic activity higher than pure BiOBr phase. A mechanism for photocatalytic reaction of Ag/BiOBr nanocomposites was proposed and explained.
In2O3-CuO NANO-FLAKES PREPARED BY SPRAY PYROLYSIS FOR GAS SENSING APPLICATION
Authors:   Minstry of Education, General Directorate of Salah AL-din Educating, KHALEFA A. A. , MAREI J. M. ,   Ministry of Education, General Directorate of Kirkuk Educating, RADWAN H. A. ,   Ministry of Education, General Directorate of Kirkuk Educating, RZAIJ J. M. ,   Department of Physics, College of Science, University of Anbar, Ramadi, Iraq
Published: November 2022

Indium oxide: copper oxide nanoflakes deposited by spray pyrolysis using an aqueous solution of chloride powders at 1:1 indium to cupper ions ratio. XRD measurement shows polycrystalline structures of mixed In2O3 and CuO phases. The crystallinity enhanced with increasing annealing temperature and an additional ternary phase of In2Cu2O5 appeared at 623 K. AFM measurements illustrate an obvious variation in the morphology of the sample surface with the variation of annealing temperature. The SEM image shows Thin walls connected in the irregular direction created by cavities that gave the sample a high surface area. The sensing measurements against NO2 gas confirmed the best sample was that prepared at 673 K, where the sensitivity increased while the response and recovery times decreased. The optimum sensitivity appeared at 473 K operating temperature is 55%.
FrzS acts as a polar beacon to recruit SgmX, a central activator of type IV pili during Myxococcus xanthus motility
Authors: Bautista Sarah , Schmidt Victoria , Guiseppi Annick , Mauriello Emillia M F , Attia Bouchra , Elantak Latifa , Mignot Tâm , Mercier Romain
Published: November 2022

In rod‐shaped bacteria, type IV pili (Tfp) promote twitching motility by assembling and retracting at the cell pole. In Myxococcus xanthus, a bacterium that moves in highly coordinated cell groups, Tfp are activated by a polar activator protein, SgmX. However, while it is known that the Ras‐like protein MglA is required for unipolar targeting, how SgmX accesses the cell pole to activate Tfp is unknown. Here, we demonstrate that a polar beacon protein, FrzS, recruits SgmX at the cell pole. We identified two main functional domains, including a Tfp‐activating domain and a polar‐binding domain. Within the latter, we show that the direct binding of MglA‐GTP unveils a hidden motif that binds directly to the FrzS N‐terminal response regulator (CheY). Structural analyses reveal that this binding occurs through a novel binding interface for response regulator domains. In conclusion, the findings unveil the protein interaction network leading to the spatial activation of Tfp at the cell pole. This tripartite system is at the root of complex collective behaviours in this predatory bacterium.
Peningkatan Literasi Keuangan Melalui Metode Stimulus-Respon
Authors: Yulianto Arief , Wijaya Angga Pandu
Published: November 2022

Abstrak. Keberhasilan program literasi keuangan dari Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) dari Pendidikan dasar ke Pendidikan tinggi, bergantung dari peran Guru. Riset terdahulu menjelaskan guru Pendidikan bisnis menghasilkan kompetensi literasi keuangan siswa lebih baik dibanding selain guru Pendidikan bisnis.  Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah meningkatkan pemahaman guru Pendidikan bisnis atau ekonomi di Kota Semarang dalam literasi keuangan. Metode yang digunakan stimulus-respon dengan cara memberikan stimulus kasus nyata tentang literasi keuangan di materi dividing (pembagian), nilai waktu dari uang (time value of money), bunga tunggal (single interest), bunga majemuk (compound interest), inflasi (inflation), dan investasi (investment). Hasilnya, mereka merespon secara langsung secara interaktif yaitu semakin besar periode investasi yang dilakukan sekarang dan interest maka semaki besar nilai uang mendatang. Sebaliknya, ketika nilai uang mendatang menjadi lebih kecil ketika periode dan interest semakin besar. Guru dapat membedakan instrument investasi berdasarkan periode waktu dan interestnya.

Abstract. The success of the financial literacy program from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) from basic education to higher education, relies on the role of the teacher. Previous research has shown that business education teachers produce students' financial literacy competencies that are better than business education teachers. The method of this activies was provide stimulus real cases about financial literacy of material distribution (division), time value of money, single interest, compound interest, inflation (inflation), and investment. ). As a result, they respond directly interactively, namely the greater the investment period now and the greater the value of money in the future. Conversely, when the future value of money becomes smaller when the period and interest are getting bigger. Teachers can distinguish investment instruments based on their time period and interests.
Increase in the cesarean rate: an issue of global priority
Authors: Carlos Thomas , Jorgelina Alvarez
Published: November 2022

Cesarean section (CS) is a surgical intervention to prevent or treat potentially harmful maternal or perinatal complications. Its appropriate use has the clinical objective of reducing the excess risk of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. The global increase over the last 30 years of the value of 10-15% recommended by the WHO would be driven by the indication of CS subject to non-medical determinants. On the other hand, this increase was significantly higher in countries with higher socioeconomic levels, better educational level of women, higher levels of urbanization, higher density of doctors and lower fertility. 3,4. In Argentina, the rate of CS has increased from 28.2 to 35.7% between 2010-18. The objectives were to describe births and the relationships between type of birth and non-medical or socioeconomic variables. The study was carried out based on the data of all the births that occurred in healthcare establishments in the province during the period 2016-17-18 in Mendoza,. Births by CS were 47,010, which gave a cesarean section rate in the analyzed period of 49.84%. Since our interest was to describe CSR according to non-medical variables, we considered the variables as ownership of the establishment (state or private health); the level of education of the mother; the type of health insurance of the mothers (social security, or state), the age of the mother, among others. The monitoring of the caesarean section rate levels in the countries, together with multicomponent interventions to channel its indication to a rational use, would imply great gains for the health of women and families, while optimizing the use of resources and reducing of unnecessary medical practices
Adherence to therapy and the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with heart failure: data from the outpatient registry
Authors: Guseinova E. T. , Lukina Yu. V. , Kutishenko N. P. , Tolpygina S. N. , Voronina V. P. , Drapkina O. M. , Martsevich S. Yu.
Published: November 2022

Aim. To determine the adherence to drug therapy and the prevalence of cardiovascular events (CVEs) in patients with heart failure (HF) after a 1-year follow-up in a specialized cardiology unit of a research center.

Material and methods. CVEs were analyzed within the prospective observational study COMPLIANCE (Assessment of adherenСe tO Medical theraРy and its infLuence on long-term outcomes In pAtieNts with Chronic hEart failure in the outpatient registry). The study included 72 patients with HF, verified according to clinical guidelines. Patients were divided into 2 groups: adherent and non-adherent to treatment. Overall adherence to therapy and adherence to specific drugs were assessed using the original National Society for Evidence-Based Pharmacotherapy

Adherence Scale. The study included 2 visits: inclusion in the study and a visit after 1-year follow-up. After a 1-year follow-up, a comparative analysis of the two groups was performed to achieve the primary composite endpoint: death, acute cerebrovascular accident, myocardial infarction, decompensated HF with and without hospitalization.

Results. A Kaplan-Meier analysis of 1-year survival showed that the mean time to onset of primary composite endpoint was 10,2 (95% confidence interval: 9,5-10,8) months. A significant relationship was found between the occurrence of composite endpoint and adherence to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers (p=0,001), which was not confirmed for beta-blockers and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (p=0,338 and p=0,335, respectively). The risk of composite endpoint was 3,6 times higher in non-adherent patients than in adherent patients (hazard ratio, 3,6; 95% confidence interval, 1,5-8,5 (p=0,003)).

Conclusion. A significant relationship was found between nonadherence to treatment and the incidence of CVEs, the risk of which increases by 3,6 times in non-adherent patients compared with adherent patients with HF.