bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Treatment of urge incontinence in postmenopausal women: A systematic review
Authors: Bapir Rawa , Bhatti Kamran Hassan , Eliwa Ahmed , García-Perdomo Herney Andrés , Gherabi Nazim , Hennessey Derek , Magri Vittorio , Mourmouris Panagiotis , Ouattara Adama , Perletti Gianpaolo , Philipraj Joseph , Stamatiou Konstantinos , Tolani Musliu Adetola , Tzelves Lazaros , Trinchieri Alberto , Buchholz Noor
Published: October 2023

Background: Urinary incontinence and other urinary symptoms tend to be frequent at menopause because of hormonal modifications and aging. Urinary symptoms are associated with the genitourinary syndrome of menopause which is characterized by physical changes of the vulva, vagina and lower urinary tract. The treatment strategies for postmenopausal urinary incontinence are various and may include estrogens, anticholinergics, and pelvic floor muscle training. A comparison of these treatments is difficult due to the heterogeneity of adopted protocols. We systematically reviewed the evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) focusing on treatment of postmenopausal women with urge incontinence. Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis by searching PubMed and EMBASE databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) reporting results of treatments for postmenopausal urinary urge incontinence. Odds ratios for improvement of urinary incontinence were calculated using random effect Mantel-Haenszel statistics. Results: Out of 248 records retrieved, 35 eligible RCTs were assessed for risk of bias and included in the meta-analysis. Compared with placebo, systemic estrogens were associated with decreased odds of improving urinary incontinence in postmenopausal women (OR = 0.74, 95% CI: 0.61-0.91, 7 series, 17132 participants, Z = 2.89, P = 0.004, I2 = 72%). In most studies, no significant improvement in urinary symptoms was observed in patients treated with local estrogens, although they showed to be helpful in improving vaginal symptoms. Vitamin D, phytoestrogens and estrogen modulators were not effective in improving symptoms of incontinence and other symptoms of genitourinary menopause syndrome or yielded contradictory results. A randomized controlled trial demonstrated that oxybutynin was significantly better than placebo at improving postmenopausal urgency and urge incontinence. The combination of anticholinergics with local estrogens has not been shown to be more effective than anticholinergics alone in improving urinary incontinence symptoms in postmenopausal women. Physical therapy showed an overall positive outcome on postmenopausal urinary incontinence symptoms, although such evidence should be further validated in the frame of quality RCTs. Conclusions: The evidence for effective treatment of postmenopausal urinary incontinence is still lacking. Welldesigned large studies having subjective and objective improvement primary endpoints in postmenopausal urinary incontinence are needed. At present, a combination of different treatments tailored to the characteristics of the individual patient can be suggested.
Synchronous ipsilateral adrenal cortical adenoma and ganglioneuroma: A case report
Authors: Lallawmzuali Carolyne , Khan Adil Aziz , Ahuja Sana , Zaheer Sufian
Published: October 2023

Synchronous tumors comprising of cortical as well as medullary differentiation are rare in the adrenal gland. Collision tumors comprise of two independent neoplasms arising from the cortex and the medulla without any histological admixture. Adrenal cortico-medullary mixed tumors are rare tumors comprising of adrenal cortical and chromaffin cells intermixed with each other. Ganglioneuroma is a rare benign tumor originating from the paravertebral sympathetic ganglia and is rarely seen in the adrenal medulla. The presence of a synchronous ganglioneuroma with an adrenal cortical adenoma in the ipsilateral adrenal gland is exceedingly rare. We report a collision tumor comprising of an adrenal cortical adenoma and a ganglioneuroma detected as an incidental finding in a pediatric patient who presented with hypertension and palpitations.
Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis in diagnostic accuracy studies
Authors: Çorbacıoğlu Şeref Kerem , Aksel Gökhan
Published: October 2023

This review article provides a concise guide to interpreting receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and area under the curve (AUC) values in diagnostic accuracy studies. ROC analysis is a powerful tool for assessing the diagnostic performance of index tests, which are tests that are used to diagnose a disease or condition. The AUC value is a summary metric of the ROC curve that reflects the test's ability to distinguish between diseased and nondiseased individuals. AUC values range from 0.5 to 1.0, with a value of 0.5 indicating that the test is no better than chance at distinguishing between diseased and nondiseased individuals. A value of 1.0 indicates perfect discrimination. AUC values above 0.80 are generally consideredclinically useful, while values below 0.80 are considered of limited clinical utility. When interpreting AUC values, it is important to consider the 95% confidence interval. The confidence interval reflects the uncertainty around the AUC value. A narrow confidence interval indicates that the AUC value is likely accurate, while a wide confidence interval indicates that the AUC value is less reliable. ROC analysis can also be used to identify the optimal cutoff value for an index test. The optimal cutoff value is the value that maximizes the test's sensitivity and specificity. The Youden index can be used to identify the optimal cutoff value. This review article provides a concise guide to interpreting ROC curves and AUC values in diagnostic accuracy studies. By understanding these metrics, clinicians can make informed decisions about the use of index tests in clinical practice.
Study on the Realization of Freshwater Ecosystem Services from the Perspective of Consumer Willingness to Pay in China
Authors: Dai Yunyun , Zhou Zhen , Yu Lin , Yu Yunbo , Yang Hong
Published: October 2023

The realization of freshwater ecosystem services value plays a vital role in the survival of human beings and the sustainable development of fisheries, and this process is inseparable from the support of consumers. This paper decomposes freshwater ecosystem services in multiple dimensions. From the perspective of consumers’ willingness to pay for ecosystem services, using the survey data of 821 consumers in China, the influence of various dimensions of freshwater ecosystem services on consumers’ willingness is explored by the structural equation model. The results show that: (1) consumers already have a certain awareness of freshwater ecosystem services, but the proportion of consumers willing to pay extra for them is not high; (2) the individual characteristics (age, gender, education, and income ) affect consumers’ willingness to pay for freshwater ecosystem services value, but the impact degree is not high; (3) regulating, cultural, and provisional servers functions of freshwater ecosystem services significantly affect consumers’ willingness to pay, especially freshwater ecosystem services’ role on regulating carbon emissions, controlling algal biomass, enhancing local fishery culture and improving leisure and leisure entertainment services. This study is helpful to deeply understand consumers’ willingness to pay for various dimensions of freshwater ecosystem services and provide more targeted and detailed guidance for realizing it.
STUDENTS OF CHUVASHIA HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ABOUT PATRIOTISM: GENDER ANALYSIS
Authors: Plotnikova Elena V. , Matyushin Petr N. , Tkachenko Evgeny V. , Kharitonova Svetlana B.
Published: October 2023

The relevance of the study determines the increasing importance of patriotism in education, primarily that of young people, including students. It is important both practically and theoretically to comprehend the role and the place of patriotism in the conditions of increasing confrontation with Western countries and ideologies. At this, it is important to take into account the multidimensional nature of this phenomenon, including the peculiarities of its gender perception.

The purpose of the work is to analyze the opinions of Chuvashia students about patriotism, to identify the distinguishing characteristics of the responses given by boys and girls.

Materials and methods. The analysis is based on data from a survey involving over 500 university students of Chuvashia, among whom 60% were girls, the remaining 40% were young people. The basis for the analysis seems to be quite representative. The obtained indicators will have not only theoretical, but also applied significance, since they will enable to choose more effective work strands with students, taking into account their gender characteristics. The processing of materials within the framework of the SPSS Statistics program makes it possible to take into account such aspects of the study.

Study results. According to the respondents, the most distinctive feature of patriotism is love for one’s country. Conscious love for the Motherland, devotion to it – act as the basis of this political principle and social feeling. Further, the frequency of choice is followed by such answers as pride for the history of the country and readiness to defend it. In both cases, girls chose these options more often, especially in the first case. The elements of patriotic choice with a certain degree of conditionality can be divided into cognitive, emotional and active. Undoubtedly, they intersect, in each of them all three components are reflected, but the basic characteristics prevail.

Conclusions. It follows from the data obtained that girls perceive to a greater extent such components of patriotism that are cognitive and emotional in nature, and young men – its effective component. At the same time, it is not necessary to draw rigid dividing lines between them, since some phenomena are perceived from different points of view, which we have tried to show in this article.
BELIEFS OF THE PEOPLES OF THE CAUCASUS AND THE HISTORICAL ANCESTORS OF THE CHUVASH
Authors: Salmin Anton K.
Published: October 2023

The relevance of the publication is explained by the need to strengthen research on the ethnic history of the Chuvash people. The study of traditional beliefs is closely connected with the history of the ethnos. In other words, there is always a need to take into account the chronology, region and dynamics of the material under study. That is why the researcher cannot do without comparative passages with the sources of historical neighbors. Moreover, the analysis should be conducted in a unified bundle of “time–space”. Although there are studies in this direction, they are clearly not sufficient to make the arguments put forward more convincing.

The purpose of the study is to identify and show the identity of the main components contained in the traditional rituals and beliefs of the peoples of the Caucasus and the historical ancestors of the Chuvash.

The scientific novelty of the article lies in the primacy of formulating the topic under study.

Materials and methods. The research methodology is based on the comparative historical approach. For this purpose, the materials of the traditional (= folk) beliefs of the peoples under study are used. The topic under discussion is studied taking into account new sources and the most notable publications that appeared in the XVIII–XXI centuries.

Results. The analysis of materials and research on the topic under study is carried out in two sections – “The peoples of the Southern Caucasus” and “Proper Caucasian storylines”. The recorded and preserved traces of parallels between the historical ancestors of the Chuvash and the peoples of the Caucasus are analyzed. For example, the coincidence between the Armenian name of the deity Torg/Tork/Turk and the Chuvash Tor/Tur, the Elam-Assyrian spirit Lamassu/Lamastu and the Chuvash Alpasta, the Ararat deity Kuera and the Chuvash Kӑvar. The work also explores the ritual traditions of the Caucasian and Chuvash peoples that completely coincide in content.

Conclusions. Similarities, parallels and even direct coincidences of traditional Chuvash beliefs with Transcaucasian and Caucasian storylines indicate that the historical ancestors of the Chuvash inhabited the territory within the limits of the Anterior Asia – the North Caucasus.

The author sees the practical significance of the research in understanding the histories of the peoples of the Caucasus and the Volga region.
PATRONS IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM: THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE TALANTSEV BROTHERS TO ITS DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Mikhailova Elizaveta M.
Published: October 2023

The article analyzes the contribution of famous entrepreneurs of the Chuvash region, the Talantsev brothers – Nikolai Mikhailovich, Mikhail Mikhailovich and Zinovy Mikhailovich – to the development of the education system in the late XIX – early XX century.

In pre-revolutionary Russia at the beginning of the XX century, charitable activities are expanding in the business environment. A considerable part of the country’s educated business elite considered it inhumane and undignified to do business only for the sake of making a profit and tried to direct part of their funds to charity. Alms-houses, shelters for the elderly and children, hospitals and night shelters were opened at their expense. Sponsorship of educational institutions of various levels occupied a significant place in the patronage of such entrepreneurs. Such entrepreneurs included well-known merchants and production workers, the Talantsev brothers. Studying the experience of their charitable activities in the education system makes it possible to assess the contribution of the Talantsev brothers to the development of education in the region, to understand the spirit of entrepreneurs of pre-revolutionary Russia.

The main purpose of the research is to study the contribution of the Talantsev brothers, well-known entrepreneurs and patrons in the Volga region, to the development of education in the Chuvash Region and beyond.

Materials and methods. The main methods for the analysis were historical-genetic, problem-chronological and retrospective methods, which made it possible, based on the methodological principles of historicism, consistency and objectivity, to analyze source materials – archival documents and special scientific literature on the subject, to comprehensively consider the problems posed.

Study results. Based on a systematic analysis of source materials, the article discusses the first steps in the charitable activities of Yadrin entrepreneurs, known far beyond the Chuvash Region – the Talantsev brothers – Nikolai Mikhailovich, Mikhail Mikhailovich, Zinovy Mikhailovich – at the end of the late XIX – early XX century XIX century. The contribution of the Talantsev brothers to the development of primary and primary vocational education at the beginning of the late XIX – early XX century XX century is studied. Their role in opening a non-classical secondary school and a girls’ gymnasium in Yadrin aimed at forming needful vocational and gymnasium education in the region is analyzed. The main forms and directions of sponsor support in the field of education by patrons of the Talantsevs were studied. The role of the youngest of the brothers, Z.M. Talantsev, in opening Nizhny Novgorod People’s University, in the evolvement of its chemical faculty is considered.

Conclusion. The conclusion is made about a worthy contribution of well-known large entrepreneurs in the Volga region, patrons the Talantsev brothers to the development of primary school, vocational, gymnasium and higher education.
THE ORIGINS OF THE FORMATION OF A UNIFIED LITERARY AND CREATIVE ORGANIZATION IN THE TASSR (the 20s of the XX century)
Authors: Mukhametzyanova Ilyuza G. , Kostina Ekaterina N.
Published: October 2023

This article is devoted to the process of formation and activities carried out by literary organizations that existed in the 20s of the XX century.

The purpose of the study is to consider the trends of formation and some aspects of the activities carried out by literary and creative organizations in the 20s of the XX century in the territory of the Tatar ASSR. This period is characterized by creation of many literary organizations, as well as uniting writers and theater workers in associations, which becomes a prerequisite for the formation of a single literary organization.

Materials and methods. The methodological foundation for examining the subject of research is made by the principles of historicism and historical reconstruction, as well as the descriptive-narrative method. Based on the results of analysis of archival documents and published sources, the article reflects: the history of creation and some aspects of the activities carried out by literary organizations of the TASSR in the context of socio-cultural policy in the 20s of the XX century. The research materials made it possible to supplement the existing source base and can be used when writing scientific papers and preserving the historical and cultural heritage of the region.

Study results. The article presents information about the activities of some literary organizations of the 20s of the XX century. The analysis of their activities showed that literary organizations were very active in their desire to reinforce proletarian culture.

Conclusions. The association of writers and artists is considered as a necessary trend in the conditions of a new ideological paradigm evolvement, as the foundation of their professional, cultural, political identification in the new historical realities. Writers’ organizations of the 20s of the XX century contributed to preservation of literary heritage and gave impetus to the development of fiction in the Soviet period. In the early 30s of the XX century, a movement aimed at creating a unified literary organization was set out and intensified.
MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF SOME ELAZIG PEPPER (CAPSICUM ANNUUM L.) GENOTYPES
Authors: Pinar Hasan , Duruk Zeliha , Uzun Aydın , Seker Emre
Published: October 2023

Pepper is widely produced and consumed in the world, but facing some threats such as loss of genetic resources. For this reason, it is very important to protect genetic resources including pepper genetic materials and try to include them into breeding programs at the same time. One of these genetic resources is the Elazig pepper, which is grown as standard in and around the province of Elazig, located in the Northeastern region of Turkey for many years and is consumed fondly by the people of the region. However, when the production areas are visited, it is observed that there are segregation due to open pollination in this variety. In this study, it was aimed to conduce the molecular characterization of some Elazig native peppers belonging to the Capsicum annuum species. For molecular characterization, 9 POX markers were used and total 105 band obtained using POX markers and 60 of them were polymorphic. According to the data obtained, quite important polymorphism was obtained as a result of molecular characterization in some Elazig peppers. This polymorphism shows that Elazig local pepper can be used in terms of breeding for breeding programs.
Hell Traits in Handwriting of Youths Involved in Crime: Evidence from a Correctional Facility
Authors: Alkhamsan Mohammad Sulaiman , Husin Azrina
Published: October 2023

This study examines the hell traits of youth inmates involved in criminal activities and detained in a correctional facility in Hail City, Saudi Arabia. Focusing on two types of crimes, fighting and robbery, it aims to show the evidence of personality traits in their handwriting. Drawing from a larger sample, the data was obtained from three youth inmates who were involved in fighting and robbery. The handwriting of the three youth inmates showed at least two or more characters of "hell traits" associated with fighting and robbery. These characters include A.M., M.F. and S.M., as revealed by the connotations in their handwriting. The study findings could be helpful to the government and its agencies to reduce and control crime, and more importantly, detect deviant traits among young people. More studies need to be done using more extensive data and multiple methods to ascertain the criminal behaviour of youths.
Nitrogen Dynamics in Soil Treated with Plant-Growth Promoting Bacteria and Urea Fertilizer
Authors: Akter Amaily , Tan Kee Zuan Ali , Kasim Susilawati , Mohd Amin Adibah , Ab Aziz Zakry Fitri , Md Rahmatullah Noor , Sadeq Buraq Musa , Chompa Sayma Serine , Rahman Md Ekhlasur
Published: October 2023

The mineralization of urea fertilizer significantly impacts nitrogen movement in the soil. An incubation study was done on a lab scale basis to examine nitrogen dynamics in soil inoculated with plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) supplemented with varying levels of nitrogen fertilizer in the form of urea (0% N, 25% N, 50% N, 75% N, and 100% N). In the present experiment, sandy clay loam soil was used and incubated for four weeks, and the concentrations of NH4+‒N and NO3–‒N were monitored using the destructive method (Kjeldahl) to determine the mineralization rate of urea. Results showed higher NH4+‒N (11.880 mg/kg mineralized with UPMRB9N50 treatment) and NO3–‒N (20.060 mg/kg mineralized with UPMRB9N50 treatment) concentrations in the bacteria-treated soil compared to the uninoculated control. Urea-N remains higher (0.0353% and 0.0253% from UPMRB9N50 treatment in the first and second weeks, respectively) in bacteria-treated soil during the first two weeks, then gradually becomes zero towards the end of the observing period. Nitrogen (N) leaching loss was lower in bacterial inoculated soil compared to the control, and the leaching loss of N was greater with the increased N fertilizer rates. Cumulative N leaching loss is higher (29.797 mg/kg) in 100% N-treated soil than in other treatments. The findings observed that the beneficial bacteria could enhance the N mineralization to make the nutrient available for the crop while, at the same time, reducing leaching losses of fertilizer when supplied with a minimum amount of chemical fertilizer, thereby saving the input cost and protecting the environment.
Numerical Analysis and Validation of Characterization of Polydimethylsiloxane Using Hyper-elastic Constitutive Models
Authors: Zulfiqar Sana , Aziz Saad Abdullah , Ahmad Zulkifli , Yusof Feizal , Bachok Zuraihana
Published: October 2023

The most researched elastomer in recent years is polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), which has several uses in various engineering industries. One of the PDMS’s key characteristics is its hyper-elasticity nature, which enables the production of sensors, flexible electrical circuits, transducers, and antennas. This study used the hyper-elastic constitutive models to predict the mechanical behavior of incompressible, isotropic, and hyper-elastic material PDMS under uniaxial tension. These models are curve-fitting tools that consist of strain energy density and stress functions. To pursue the analysis, a new formulation of PDMS substrate was proposed, and a tensile test was performed to evaluate its stress-strain behavior. The experimental data was implemented on various hyper-elastic models using Abaqus, like Mooney-Rivlin, Yeoh, Ogden, and reduced polynomial models. The goodness of fit of every model was evaluated by calculating R2 values. Consequently, among these models, the reduced polynomial model with 6 material constants possessed the highest R2 value (0.9936) and was considered the best-fit model among the other models. Furthermore, the material constants of this model were applied to the 3D dumbbell-shaped model of PDMS in Abaqus for its validation. The boundary conditions were applied on the model similar to the experimental setup, as 33 mm displacement on one end and the other was fixed with all DOF. For mesh quality and mesh sensitivity of the material, various mesh sizes with the linear formulation (C3D8RH) were utilized, and the best mesh size was selected to evaluate very close results with the experimental.
Sound Sensor Placement Strategy for Condition Monitoring of Induction Motor Bearing
Authors: Prahmana Karyatanti Iradiratu Diah , Winarno Istiyo , Wijayanto Ardik , Dwisetiono Dwisetiono , Harahab Nuddin , Edy Wibowo Ratno Bagus , Budiarto Agus
Published: October 2023

Damage to the bearing elements will affect the rotation of the rotor and lead to the cessation of motor operation. Therefore, it is imperative to monitor the condition of the bearings to provide information on timely maintenance actions, improve reliability, and prevent serious damage. One of the important keys to an effective and accurate monitoring system is the placement of sensors and proper signal processing. Sound signal issued by the motor during operation capable of describing its elements’ condition. Therefore, this study aims to develop a sound sensor placement strategy appropriate for monitoring the condition of induction motor bearing components. This study was carried out on three-phase induction motors’ outer-race, inner-race, and ball-bearing sections with the signal processing method using the spectrum analysis. Furthermore, the effect of sound sensor placement on condition monitoring accuracy was determined using the One-Way Analysis of Variance (One-Way ANOVA) approach. This process tests the null hypothesis and determines whether the average of all groups is the same (H0) or different (H1). Furthermore, Tukey’s test was applied to obtain effective sound sensor placement, with voice-based condition monitoring used for effective identification. The test found that the accuracy of monitoring the bearing condition was 92.66% by placing the sound sensor at 100 cm from the motor body.
Jamnhkuy. Potencias del recuerdo
Authors: Velasco Estrada Jaime
Published: October 2023

En este trabajo se reflexiona sobre la importancia de “re-articular” la memoria histórica desde las naciones indígenas, a partir del relato testimonial. Para ello, se parte de una crítica general a algunas de las narrativas exógenas construidas en torno a los zoques después de la erupción del volcán Chichón en 1982, realizadas por algunos escritores e investigadores, esencialmente desde una perspectiva antropológica. Asimismo, se pretende esbozar posibles rutas que se derivan de una “reapropiación” de la “memoria”, así como invitar a un nuevo ejercicio de “memoria” que se lleve a cabo por los mismos zoques y que incentive la construcción de mejores y más significativos “archivos históricos”. Esto último se intenta ejemplificar a partir del caso del libro Päkuk te' kotzäjk (2019), de Antonio Gómez González.
ENDOSCOPIC FINDING IN PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH LOWER GASTROINTESTINAL BLEED - A STUDY FROM A DEVELOPING COUNTRY
Authors: Zia Nadeem , Alam Laima , Ashraf Nadeem
Published: October 2023

Objective: To find the frequency of different diseases causing lower gastrointestinal bleed, its significance in relation to age, gender and socioeconomic status and to compare the results with national and international studies.

Study Design: Prospective cross sectional study.

Place and Duration of Study: Combined Military Hospital Rawalpindi and Pak Emirates Military Hospital Rawalpindi, from Jan to Dec 2017.

Methodology: Patients with age >12 years presenting with lower gastrointestinal bleed in the form of hematochezia, malena or occult blood loss were offered colonoscopy. The findings were noted and their significance in relation to age, gender and socioeconomic status calculated.

Results: The most common finding was inflammatory bowel disease (31%), followed by hemorrhoids (13.7%), colorectal malignancy (11% of which 52% were rectal), solitary rectal ulcer (8.6%), miscellaneous causes (6.5%), polyps (5.5%) and diverticular disease (3.6%) with male to female ratios of 2.5:1, 3:1, 3.4:1, 1:1, 2.4:1, 4.8:1 and 2.2:1 respectively. The youngest age group corresponded to solitary rectal ulcer and inflammatory bowel disease, whereas colorectal malignancy and diverticular disease was seen in the elderly. A low to middle socioeconomic status corresponded to colorectal malignancy and inflammatory bowel disease, whereas a middle to higher status was found in case of polyps and diverticular disease.

Conclusion: Inflammatory bowel disease, hemorrhoids, colorectal malignancy, solitary rectal ulcer, polyps, diverticular disease and vascular ectasias are on the rise in our country.
TEMPORARY IMMEDIATE FACIAL NERVE PALSY AFTER LOCAL ANESTHESIA INJECTION FOR THE REPAIR OF EAR LACERATION
Authors: Vasandani Rajesh K. , Farooqui Sofia , Mehfooz Sana , Khan Tariq Zahid , Ahmed Zeba , Siddiqui Fatima
Published: October 2023

Peripheral facial nerve paralysis constitutes a rare side effect of local anesthesia. The previously reported cases mainly constituted patients operated for dental and oro-maxillofacial procedures, but not commonly encountered in ear laceration repair. The literature suggests that only one or two of its branches get affected in the postoperative period, and complete involvement of facial nerve never occurred. We report a case of unilateral facial nerve paralysis immediately following the administration of local anesthesia (lidocaine 1% with adrenaline 1:100,000) in a rhomboid block prior to suturing a laceration of the left pinna, followed by full recovery within the next 4 hours without any surgical intervention. To our knowledge, no similar data has been published till date considering the minimal amount of local anesthesia used, and complete involvement of facial nerve even after injecting it away from the main nerve trunk.
Figurações dos limites: o corpo e a escrita em “dois [lugares onde eu não estou]”, de Paloma Vidal
Authors: Bittencourt Rita Lenira de Freitas
Published: October 2023

Os poemas do Livro “dois” (2015), de Paloma Vidal, tensionam os limites de diversas formas: entre a poesia e a prosa, o virtual e o textual, a inércia e o movimento, ou, como o próprio título insinua, entre um “eu” e um dizer do “eu” que é, no mínimo, duplo. Se, como afirma Jean-Luc Nancy (2002), vivemos num tempo de potencialização do lugar do limite, a poeta interpela o Outro – a criança, a mulher, a mãe, o filho – nos seus deslocamentos subjetivos, e torna, justamente, o lugar/não lugar do eu poético um mosaico, ou um efeito de superfície, como os de uma conversa através de dispositivos eletrônicos, em que imagens e vozes assinalam espectralidades e movências na busca de uma excrição – um escrever de fora.
No limite das artes, da ficção, da escritura: a obra de Valêncio Xavier
Authors: Borges Fernanda , Barberena Ricardo
Published: October 2023

Fotografias, desenhos, mapas, panfletos, anúncios publicitários, excertos de jornal e, também, palavras e frases. Esses e outros elementos compõem a sintaxe visual e verbal de Valêncio Xavier, autor que transita com irreverência por diversos meios da arte, do entretenimento, do erudito, do popular, da realidade e da ficção. O objetivo deste artigo, portanto, é discutir a escritura de Valêncio Xavier que demonstra que os limites também podem ser limiares. Da ficcionalização de si, em Minha mãe morrendo e o menino mentido e em Meu sétimo dia: uma novella-rébus, ao reforço da realidade na ficção em Rremembranças da menina de rua morta nua, sua poética interartes escancara o hibridismo do contemporâneo. Dessa forma, a análise da obra de Valêncio Xavier visa refletir acerca dos limiares da criação artística.
Pela ampliação da excelência: uma radiografia das bolsas de produtividade em pesquisa do CNPq
Authors: Oliveira Érico Andrade Marques de , Medeiros Eduardo Vicentini de , Lacerda Tessa Moura , Branco Judikael Castelo , Silva Francisca Galiléia Pereira da , Armitrano Georgia Cristina , Delbó Lopes Adriana , Pereira Taís Silva , Heuser Ester Maria Dreher , Ruiz Castor Bartolomé
Published: October 2023

O presente artigo traça um estudo da história da filosofia institucional no Brasil. Ele faz um recorte nas bolsas de produtividade para mostrar como elas influenciaram na consolidação de um modo eurocentrado de fazer filosofia. Com essa perspectiva, o artigo aponta para a necessidade das políticas públicas se dirigirem para o fomento e financiamento de epistemologias do Sul Global e que levem consideração os saberes produzidos por pessoas negras e indígenas no Brasil.
Evaluasi Pelayanan Pengembangan Kompetensi di Kampus Geodiversitas BRIN Karangsambung
Authors: Saefuddin Manshur Ahmad , Riswadinata Indra , Kukuh Prasetiyo Tri , Diniyati Nurul
Published: October 2023

Evaluasi merupakan bagian penting demi terbentuknya pelayanan yang optimal sesuai harapan dan kebutuhan pengguna/masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi layanan pengembangan kompetensi yang meliputi program, penyelenggaraan, dan fasilitor sehingga dapat diketahui kualitas layanan yang diterima pengguna layanan pengembangan kompetensi di Kampus Geodiversitas Karangsambung. Hasil dari penelitian ini berguna untuk mempertahankan, memperbaiki dan meningkatkan layanan serta menjadi bahan pertimbangan tindak lanjut bagi pemangku kepetingan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survei dengan accidental sampling sebagai teknik pengembilan sampelnya. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan layanan pengembangan kompetensi di Kampus Geodiversitas Karangsambung sangat baik dengan nilai rata-rata secara keseluruhan 3,70 atau 92,59. Saran perbaikan untuk meningkatkan layanan perlu memperbaiki koordinasi antar fungsi layanan, pengelolaan konsumsi dan kualitas fasilitas penginapan.
Pengaruh Terapi Audio Murottal Al-Qur'an (Surah Ar-Rahman) Terhadap Skor Halusinasi Pada Pasien Halusinasi Pendengaran
Authors: Waja Nidya Tama , Syafei Abdul , Putinah Putinah , Latifah Latifah
Published: October 2023

Skizofrenia merupakan masalah serius dalam kesehatan jiwa yang butuh perhatian penuh. Salah satu tanda dan gejala nyata dari skizofrenia adalah halusinasi. Jumlah penderita Skizofrenia diseluruh dunia menurut World Health Organization (WHO) yaitu sekitar 29 juta orang. Sekitar 50%-70% pasien skizofrenia mengalami halusinasi pendengaran. Penatalaksanaan yang dapat diberikan pada pasien halusinasi ada 2 yaitu farmakologi dan non farmakologi. Salah satu terapi modalitas adalah terapi psikoreligius. Dengan membaca dan mendengarkan Al-Qur’an seseorang dapat terhindar dari penyakit kejiwaan.  Tujuan penelitian diketahui pengaruh terapi audio murottal Al-Qur'an Terhadap Skor Halusinasi pada pasien halusinasi pendengaran di Yayasan Mitra Mulia Husada Palembang.  Metode penelitian menggunakan One-group pre and post test. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah semua pasien halusinasi pendengaran di Yayasan Mitra Mulia Husada Palembang yang berjumlah 12 orang. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik total sampling. Analisa data menggunakan analisa univariat dan bivariat. Hasil penelitian didapatkan sebelum diberikan terapi audio murottal Al-Qur'an skor rata-rata 10,08, sesudah diberikan terapi audio murottal Al-Qur'an skor rata-rata 8,08. Hasil uji statistik wilcoxon didapatkan nilai p value = 0,007 < α 0,05.  Kesimpulan: ada pengaruh terapi audio murottal Al-Qur'an Terhadap Skor Halusinasi pada pasien halusinasi pendengaran di Yayasan Mitra Mulia Husada Palembang
Effect of Mobile Banking on Financial Inclusion among Small-Medium Enterprises in Kakamega County, Kenya
Authors: Ouncho Benard Omae , Ondiek Benedict Alala , Bulla Dennis Morara
Published: October 2023

At the end of 2016, adults to the tune of 25 percent had not attained inclusion in financial matters. The general objective was to determine the effect of mobile banking on financial inclusion among SMEs in Kakamega County, Kenya. This study was founded on the diffusion-innovation theory. The descriptive research design was adopted for a population of 9116, comprising 5108 small businesses and 4008 small-medium businesses in Kakamega County, Kenya. This study sampled 369 SMEs, who formed the respondents for the study. This study used questionnaires, so primary data was obtained. Data analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found a positive correlation coefficient of financial innovation parameter, mobile banking (t= 5.060, p<0.005) on financial inclusion among small-medium enterprises. The study findings have shown that mobile banking is significant; hence, banks should subscribe to small-medium enterprises to enable convenient operations and timely transactions. The study findings have shown that mobile banking is significant; hence, banks should subscribe small-medium enterprises to mobile banking to enable affordable access to funding and easier operational transacting, thereby promoting financial inclusion among small-medium enterprises.
ANÁLISE PROSPECTIVA DOS REGISTROS DE SOFTWARE NO BRASIL
Authors: Farias Júnior Tácito Augusto
Published: October 2023

Este trabalho visa apresentar sobre o funcionamento legal dos registros de softwares no Brasil, realizando uma breve apresentação sobre as leis de software e dos direitos autorais, a demonstração de como ocorre o desenvolvimento científico e tecnológico referente às informações sobre os softwares, e para finalizar, a verificar a correlação da propriedade intelectual com os registros de software existentes no país. A metodologia adotada consiste numa revisão da literatura, buscando uma maior familiarização sobre a importância da realização do registro de software. No decorrer do desenvolvimento deste projeto foi demonstrada a visão de autores brasileiros sobre a possibilidade de que o registro de software tenha uma atuação diretamente relacionada ao uso da propriedade industrial e dos direitos autorais, além de buscar um melhor entendimento sobre as leis que regem tanto o programa de computador, quanto o software em si, obtendo como resultado a evolução do software, que promoveu uma enorme demanda global. Portanto, foi possível gerar o estímulo a pesquisa de maneira local, o surgimento de mais produtos inovadores, processos e, por fim, a diminuição de trajetos na condução da produção e da autonomia.
La gestión integral del liderazgo en los directivos de ETECSA
Authors: Urbino Sampera Aymara , Díaz Pérez Maiky , Leyva del Toro Caridad
Published: October 2023

La Empresa de telecomunicaciones de Cuba, S.A (ETECSA) resulta vital para el desarrollo económico del país, por lo que el estudio organizacional en ella, basado en su agente fundamental de cambio (directivos) implica la búsqueda de mejores resultados. Se ha comprobado la existencia de insuficiencias en la gestión del liderazgo que limitan el desempeño individual de los directivos en esta entidad. En este estudio se propone un procedimiento que diagnostica sus competencias, formula, diseña y aplica las acciones estratégicas, para mejorar el desempeño individual de los directivos en esta empresa, de manera que se gestione de forma integral su liderazgo. Se utilizan técnicas sicológicas y herramientas ingenieriles en su desarrollo, que le da consistencia lógica y parsimonia al procedimiento utilizado.
Ground-based noontime D-region electron density climatology over northern Norway
Authors: Renkwitz Toralf , Sivakandan Mani , Jaen Juliana , Singer Werner
Published: October 2023

Abstract. The bottom part of the Earth's ionosphere is the so-called D region, which is typically less dense than the upper regions. Despite the comparably lower electron density, the ionization state of the D region has a significant influence on signal absorption for propagating lower to medium radio frequencies.
We present local noon climatologies of electron densities in the upper middle atmosphere (50–90 km) at high latitudes as observed by an active radar experiment. The radar measurements cover 9 years (2014–2022) from the solar maximum of cycle 24 to the beginning of cycle 25. Reliable electron densities are derived by employing signal processing, applying interferometry methods, and applying the Faraday-International Reference Ionosphere (FIRI) model. For all years a consistent spring–fall asymmetry of the electron density pattern with a gradual increase during summer as well as a sharp decrease at the beginning of October was found. These findings are consistent with very low frequency (VLF) studies showing equivalent signatures for nearby propagation paths. It is suggested that the meridional circulation associated with downwelling in winter could cause enhanced electron densities through NO transport. However, this mechanism can not explain the reduction in electron density in early October.
Technical note: In situ measurements and modelling of the oxidation kinetics in films of a cooking aerosol proxy using a quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring (QCM-D)
Authors: Milsom Adam , Qi Shaojun , Mishra Ashmi , Berkemeier Thomas , Zhang Zhenyu , Pfrang Christian
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Aerosols and films are found in indoor and outdoor environments.
How they interact with pollutants, such as ozone, has a direct impact on our environment via cloud droplet formation and the chemical persistence of
toxic aerosol constituents. The chemical reactivity of aerosol emissions is
typically measured spectroscopically or by techniques such as mass
spectrometry, directly monitoring the amount of material during a chemical
reaction. We present a study which indirectly measures oxidation kinetics in a common cooking aerosol proxy using a low-cost quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring (QCM-D). We validated this approach by comparison with kinetics measured both spectroscopically and with high-intensity synchrotron radiation. Using microscopy, we found that the film morphology changed and film rigidity increased during oxidation. There was evidence of surface crust formation on oxidised particles, though this was not consistent for all experiments. Crucially, our kinetic modelling of these experimental data confirmed that the oleic acid decay rate is in line with previous literature determinations, which demonstrates that performing such experiments on a QCM-D does not alter the underlying mechanism. There is clear potential to take this robust and low-cost but sensitive method to the field for in situ monitoring of reactions outdoors and indoors.
Role of sea spray aerosol at the air-sea interface in transporting aromatic acids to the atmosphere
Authors: Song Yaru , Li Jianlong , Tsona Tchinda Narcisse , Li Kun , Du Lin
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Aromatic acids are ubiquitous in seawater and can be transported to the atmosphere via sea spray aerosol (SSA). Despite their importance in affecting the global radiative balance, the contribution of marine aromatic acids and their transport mechanisms through SSA remain unclear. Herein, the distribution of particle size and number concentration of SSA produced in seawater containing nine different aromatic acids (i.e., benzoic acids, benzenedicarboxylic acids, hydroxybenzoic acids, vanillic acid, and syringic acid) was studied using a custom-made SSA simulation chamber; moreover, enrichment of aromatic acids in SSA and their emission flux to the atmosphere were analyzed. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images clearly revealed that aromatic acids can be transferred to the nascent SSA. Interestingly, the morphology associated with benzene dicarboxylic acids-coated particles showed that aromatic acids can promote the growth of other surfaces of sea salt, thus making the sea salt core spherical. Aromatic acids showed a significant enrichment behavior at the air-sea interface, which clearly indicated that SSA represent a source of aromatic acids in the atmosphere. Vanillic acid had the largest global emission flux through SSA (962 tons yr−1), even though its concentration in seawater was lower. The calculated results indicated that the global annual flux of aromatic acids was not only affected by the concentration in seawater, but also by their enrichment factor (EF). These data are critical for further quantifying the contribution of organic acids to the atmosphere via SSA, which may provide an estimate of the potential influence of the atmospheric feedbacks to the ocean carbon cycle.
Development of a regional probabilistic seismic hazard model for Central Asia
Authors: Poggi Valerio , Parolai Stefano , Silacheva Natalya , Ischuk Anatoly , Abdrakhmatov Kanatbek , Kobuliev Zainalobudin , Ismailov Vakhitkhan , Ibragimov Roman , Karayev Japar , Ceresa Paola , Santulin Marco , Bazzurro Paolo
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Central Asia is an area characterized by complex tectonic and active deformation, largely due to the relative convergent motion between India and Arabia with Eurasia. The resulting compressional tectonic regime is responsible for the development of significant seismic activity, which, along with other natural hazards such as mass movements and river flooding, contributes to increased risk to local populations. Although several studies have been conducted on individual perils at the local and at national levels, the last published regional model for the whole Central Asia, developed under the EMCA project ("Earthquake Model of Central Asia"), is almost ten years old. With the goal of developing a new comprehensive multi-risk model, that is uniform and consistent across the five Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, the European Union, in collaboration with the World Bank and the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), funded the regional program SFRARR ("Strengthening Financial Resilience and Accelerating Risk Reduction in Central Asia"). The activity was led by a consortium of scientists from international research institutions, from both the public and private sectors, with contribution from experts of the local scientific community. This study presents the main results of a probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA) conducted as part of the SFRARR program to develop the new risk model for Central Asia. The proposed PSHA model was developed using state-of-the-art methods and calibrated based on the most up-to-date information available for the region, including a novel homogenized earthquake catalog compiled from global and local sources and a database of active faults with associated slip rate information.
Nexus between Fintech Adoptability and Customer’s Perception towards Fintech in the Islamic Banking Industry
Authors: Qureshi Ahmed Mehmood , Rehman Faisal , Khan Muhammad Kamran , Khan Amir
Published: October 2023

The prime motive of the study is to investigate the relation between customers' perceptions towards FinTech and its capacity to be adopted in Pakistan's Islamic banking industry. Additionally, it looks into how open customers are to embracing and using FinTech services in the Islamic banking industry. In order to full fil the motive of study, the primary data was collected from 385 clients of five Islamic banks operating in District Haripur, Pakistan. Structural equation modeling (SEM) and partial least square path modeling were used to analyze the data and test the hypotheses. Study found that customers' perceptions of FinTech adoption are strongly influenced by value earned, usefulness, safety, trust, and ease of use, whereas risk has only a little impact. Study recommends that Islamic banks need to strengthen FinTech to boost customer trust. Study also provide insights to decision makers and regulators in Islamic banking industry to ensure the provision of sound FinTech for its customers.