bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Spatial Pattern of Unemployment in the ECOWAS Member States: A Panel Data Analysis Approach
Authors:   1Department of Statistics, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria 2Department of Economics, School of Social and Management Sciences, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, Alaba Oluwayemisi Oyeronke , Muse Bernard Olagboyega
Published: June 2023

Background: The eighth Sustainable Development Goal aims to lower the unemployment rate. It is impossible to overstate the threat of unemployment. The majority of ECOWAS members are low-income nations that are severely impacted by this threat. The causes of unemployment are complicated and differ from nation to nation. However, understanding the drivers of unemployment in each nation can be accomplished by a spatiotemporal analysis of the factors affecting unemployment in ECOWAS states. The Panel data analysis was used to examine data on unemployment that covered a 30-year period from the World Bank database for Foreign Direct Investment, Gross Domestic Product, Gross Fixed Capital Investment, Inflation, Age Dependency Ratio, Population Growth, and Private Monetary Sector at 1%, 5% and 10% levels of significance. Several maptools and shapefiles were taken into consideration for the spatiotemporal analysis using the R-software, and the Rook rule was employed as a spatial weight. The Hausman tests showed that the random effect model is better. Fixed Direct Investment and Gross Domestic Product had a significant effect on unemployment. The spatial pattern of unemployment on the selected variables in the ECOWAS states was presented. To increase the competitiveness of the workforce in the labour market and draw more Foreign Direct Investment to generate more employment possibilities, governments and policymakers should concentrate on enhancing their workforce's skills and qualifications. Growing the Gross Domestic Product will result in a significant reduction in unemployment. Keywords: ECOWAS, Fixed Direct Investment, Gross Domestic Product, Panel Data, Rook rule, Spatial weight, Unemployment Journal Reference Format: Alaba, O.O. & Muse, B.O. (2023): Spatial Pattern of Unemployment in the ECOWAS Member States: A Panel Data Analysis Approach. Journal of Behavioural Informatics, Digital Humanities and Development Research. Vol. 9. No. 1, Pp 35-48. Available online at https://www.isteams.net/behavioralinformaticsjournal. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/BHI/V9N1P3
Advancing Healthcare Security: Developing a Composite Set of Cybersecurity Requirements for the Healthcare Industry
Authors:   2 Washington University of Science and Technology, Vienna, VA, 22182, USA, Yamcharoen P , Folorunsho O.S , Bayewu A , Fatoye O.E
Published: June 2023

The need for a strong security measure to ensure that patients' data and health environments are protected has been highlighted by rapid digitization of healthcare systems, as well as an increased reliance on connected technologies. This review focuses on developing a common set of cybersecurity requirements designed specifically for health organizations, which is aimed at addressing the specific cyber challenges facing the healthcare sector. The review shall start by analyzing current cybersecurity requirements in the fields of health, which will include appropriate standards, frameworks, regulations and guidelines. The paper highlights the need to consolidate and create a coherent framework with an analysis of the present situation, as well as identifying gaps and weaknesses in approaches currently being pursued. Emphasis is placed on the integration and harmonization of existing requirements while addressing healthcare specific concerns, in order to establish a common set of cybersecurity requirements. The aim of such a approach would be to bridge the gaps in different standard and guidelines, ensuring that healthcare organizations are provided with a coherent and useful framework for improving their cybersecurity posture. The methodology and approach for the development of a common set of security requirements have been outlined in this report, highlighting the importance of stakeholder engagement within the healthcare sector. In order to highlight the need to adapt and scale up cybersecurity measures, key elements and the structure of the proposed framework are presented. Finally, the review presents challenges and future directions including adapting rapidly to healthcare technology developments, balancing security and functionality in clinical settings as well as promoting cooperation and sharing of knowledge within the health sector. Keywords: Healthcare security, Cybersecurity requirements, Composite framework, Patient data protection, Healthcare industry, Digitization, Interconnected technologies CISDI JournalReferenceFormat Yamcharoen P., Folorunsho O.S., Bayewu, A. & Fatoye O.E. (2023): Advancing Healthcare Security: Developing a Composite Set of Cybersecurity Requirements for the Healthcare Industry. Computing, Information Systems, Development Informatics & Allied Research Journal. Vol 14 No 1, Pp 9-.20. DOI: dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/CISDI/V14N1P2. Availableonlineathttps://www.isteams.net/cisdijournal
Design and Construction of Vertical Livestock Feed Mixer
Authors:   Mechanical Engineering, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Nigeria., Fatukasi S. O. , Ajayeoba A.O , Oladosu K.O. , Ajayeoba A. S. , Orowole I. A
Published: June 2023

The development of a feed mixer plays a vital role in optimizing the feed production process in various agricultural and livestock industries. Thus, for better nutrition, improved feed efficiency, cost, and waste reduction, locally designed and fabricated feed mixers using locally available materials are essential and highly required. The volume of the mixing chamber, shaft diameter, belt selection, pulley diameter, and required power to drive the shaft were well designed for. The developed feed mixer comprises the mixing chamber, hopper, auger, bearings, electric motor, and pulley, which are major components of the machine. Angle Iron bars and 2mm sheet metal made of mild steel were used in the fabrication of the frame and the mixing chamber, respectively. The degree of mixing of the sample that was collected at the end of each test and the coefficient of variation percentage were used to evaluate the effectiveness of the machine mixing operation. At a mixing shaft speed of 560 rpm and a mixing time of 4.5 minutes, the optimum values of coefficient of variation (12.01%) and degree of mixing (88.21%) were achieved. However, the fabricated feed mixing machine was evaluated to be 92% efficient.
Comparative Study of the Efficiency of Some Shrinkage Estimators on the Seemingly Unrelated Regression Model
Authors:   Department of Statistics University of Ibadan Ibadan, Nigeria., Alaba Oluwayemisi Oyeronke , Lawal Afeez
Published: June 2023

This study explored the efficiency of six different shrinkage estimators: Firinguetti , Alkhamisi and Shukur-Median , Alkhamisi and Shukur-Maximum , Hoerl and Kennard-Maximum , Hoerl et al-Harmonic mean , and Kibria on the Seemingly Unrelated Regression (SUR) model. A three-equation joint model was considered with different correlation levels among the explanatory variables (ρ_(x_i x_j )) and contemporaneous correlation levels (ρ_(ε_M )) among the equations. Samples sizes 20, 30, 50 and 100 replicated 10000 times in turn were considered for the simulation study. Results from the study revealed that the Trace Mean Square Error (TMSE) values for all the estimators decreased as the sample sizes increased when the different correlation levels among the explanatory variables were considered. When n = 20, ρ_(ε_M )= 0.9, the estimator R_AS had the best performance in terms of the TMSE criterion compared to the remaining estimators for all the cases of ρ_(x_i x_j ). When n = 30, ρ_(ε_M )= 0.9, the estimator R_SK had the best performance in terms of the TMSE criterion compared to the remaining estimators for ρ_(x_i x_j ) = 0.0, 0.9, while the estimator R_AS gave the best performance in terms of the TMSE criterion compared to the remaining estimators for ρ_(x_i x_j ) = 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8. When n = 50, ρ_(ε_M )= 0.9, the estimator R_SK had the best performance in terms of the TMSE criterion compared to the remaining estimators for ρ_(x_i x_j ) = 0.0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, while the estimator R_AS had the best performance in terms of the TMSE criterion compared to the remaining estimators for ρ_(x_i x_j ) = 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9. When n = 100, ρ_(ε_M )= 0.8, the estimator R_SK outperformed the other estimators in all cases except for ρ_(x_i x_j ) = 0.7, 0.8, 0.9. Conclusively, Alkhamisi and Shukur-Median outperformed other estimators, followed by Alkhamisi and Shukur-Maximum . Keywords: Multicollinearity, Ridge regression, Seemingly unrelated regression, Shrinkage estimators, Trace mean square error.
An In-depth Review of Cybersecurity Controls in Mitigating Legal and Risk-Related Challenges
Authors:   1Northumbria University, New Castle, NE1 8ST, UK, Bayewu A , Patcharaporn Y , Folorunsho O.S , Ojo T.P
Published: June 2023

Organizations are facing an increasingly wide variety of cyber threats, posing significant legal and risk related challenges within a connected Digital World. The purpose of this Review is to analyze, in detail, the effectiveness of cyber security controls and their role as mitigation tools for these challenges. This paper offers insight into best practices for organizations with a view to protecting sensitive information and ensuring compliance, through an examination of the link between cybersecurity, legal frameworks and risk factors. The review begins by looking at the current state of cybersecurity, which is characterized by complex legal and risk factors faced by organizations. It focuses on the regulatory framework, industrial standards and legal obligations in place for cyber security practices to be understood and taken into account by organizations. In addition, the paper reviews various cybersecurity control measures that organizations can put in place to deal with legal and risk factors. The Authority shall examine the technical controls, which are designed to ensure that unauthorized access and data leakages are not allowed, e.g., access controls, encryption and network monitoring systems. In addition, consideration is given to administrative controls to create a strong security culture within organizations, including safety policies, risk assessments and employee training programs.In summary, the review paper assesses the effectiveness of new technologies for strengthening cyber security controls. To identify and mitigate cyber threats, it examines the potential of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and behavioral analysis. These technologies have an important role to play in the proactive defense mechanisms, making it possible for organizations to respond swiftly to emerging risks. Keywords: Cybersecurity Controls, Legal Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Information Security, Regulatory Frameworks, Threat Assessment, Incident Response, Risk Factors, Data Protection, Security Awareness. Journal Reference Format: Bayewu A., Patcharaporn Y., Folorunsho, O.S. & Ojo T.P. (2022): An In-depth Review of Cybersecurity Controls in Mitigating Legal and Risk-Related Challenges. Social Informatics, Business, Politics, L:aw, Environmental Sciences & Technology
Spatial comfort of social housing units - perspective of Nis, Serbia
Authors: Petkovic-Grozdanovic Natasa , Stoiljkovic Branislava , Petrovic Vladana , Krstic Hristina
Published: June 2023

The basic precondition, when it comes to the spatial comfort of social
housing units is to create residential space which will, in addition to
health, hygiene and sanitary minimum, also provide optimal conditions for
proper psycho-social development of the users. Previous researches showed
that the most relevant criteria, regarding the unit?s spatial comfort, are:
size, spatial arrangement and adaptability of housing space, but also the
existence of private open areas. Upon these criteria the evaluation model
for the valorization of the spatial comfort of social housing units will be
formed. This model will further be used for the analysis of the buildings
constructed for this purpose in the city of Nis, Serbia.
Early clinical outcomes of surgical myocardial revascularization in patients with preoperative platelet dysfunction
Authors: Stojiljkovic Vladimir , Kamenov Aleksandar , Lazarevic Milan , Golubovic Mladjan , Peric Velimir , Stosic Marija , Zivic Sasa , Milic Dragan
Published: June 2023

Background/Aim. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is the treatment of choice for a significant number of patients with ischemic heart disease. Some of the postoperative complications are closely linked with the preoperative antiplatelet therapy (APT). The aim of this study was to compare the early clinical outcomes of CABG in patients with preserved platelet (PLT) function and patients with PLT function impaired by the residual therapeutic effect of APT. Methods. A total of 181 patients with isolated CABG were enrolled in this prospective, nonrandomized, observational study. Patients were divided into four groups: control group (arachidonic acid-dependent PLT aggregation group), with aspirin-induced platelet inhibition (ASPI) test ? 790 aggregation units (AU)/min; mild (M) acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) effect (MASAE) group, with ASPI test = 410?789 AU/min; pronounced (P) ASA effect (PASAE) group, with ASPI test ? 409 AU/min; dual (D) APT (DAPT) group, with ASPI test ? 789 AU/min and adenosine diphosphate (ADP) test ? 405 AU/min. Preoperative data, intraoperative characteristics, and postoperative outcomes were obtained and com-pared between the groups. Results. A significant difference was found regarding the average time of APT cessation be-tween groups (p < 0.001). The DAPT group had a significantly higher frequency of drainage compared to the control (p = 0.004), MASAE (p = 0.001), and PASAE (p = 0.006) groups. The PASAE group had a significantly higher rate of chest reexploration compared to the MASAE group (p = 0.032). The DAPT group required significantly more packed red blood cells (PRBC) compared to the control (p < 0.001) and MASAE (p = 0.009) groups. The PASAE group received significantly more PRBC compared to the control (p < 0.001) and MASAE (p = 0.019) groups. The DAPT group required higher amounts of PLTs compared to the control (p < 0.001), MASAE (p = 0.002), and PASAE (p < 0.001) groups. The DAPT group received higher amounts of cryoprecipitate compared to the control (p = 0.002), MASAE (p = 0.009), and PASAE (p = 0.016) groups. Conclusion. Patients with a residual effect of DAPT, as well as patients with a pronounced residual effect of ASA, have a higher risk of postoperative bleeding and chest reexploration, as well as increased transfusion demands.
1786-PUB: Type 2 Diabetes and the Presence of PAD vs. CAD Are Strong and Independent Predictors of LDL-C Target Achievement in Statin-Treated Patients with Established Cardiovascular Disease
Authors: PLATTNER THOMAS , VONBANK ALEXANDER , MADER ARTHUR , SPRENGER LUKAS , MAECHLER MAXIMILIAN , LARCHER BARBARA , LEIHERER ANDREAS , MUENDLEIN AXEL , DREXEL HEINZ , SAELY CHRISTOPH H.
Published: June 2023

Low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) target achievement is a cornerstone in the prevention of cardiovascular events in patients with atherosclerotic disease. Whether the presence of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) affects LDL-C target achievement in PAD and CAD patients is unclear and is addressed in the present study. We enrolled a large high-risk cohort of 813 statin treated patients with established cardiovascular disease, 568 patients with angiographically proven stable CAD and 245 patients with sonographically proven peripheral artery disease (PAD). Diabetes was diagnosed according to ADA criteria. LDL-C overall was significantly lower in patients with T2DM (n=307) than in those who did not have T2DM (104±38 vs. 117±37; p<0.001) and in patients with PAD when compared to those with CAD (97±35 vs. 118±38 mg/dl; p <0.001). The LDL target of <55 mg/dl was met by 5.8% of PAD patients and by 2.3% of CAD patients (p=0.012). In logistic regression analysis the presence of T2DM was an independent and strong predictor of LDL-C target achievement after multivariate adjustment including age, gender, BMI and CAD vs PAD (OR 2.77 [1.21-6.39]; p =0.016); conversely the presence of PAD vs CAD predicted LDL-C target achievement after multivariate adjustment including T2DM (OR 2.32 [1.06-5.05]; p=0.034) We conclude that T2DM and the presence of PAD vs. CAD are a strong and independent predictors of LDL-C target achievement in statin treated patients with established cardiovascular disease. However, only a minority of these patients meets the current LDL-C target of <55 mg/dl.

Disclosure

T.Plattner: None. C.H.Saely: None. A.Vonbank: None. A.Mader: None. L.Sprenger: None. M.Maechler: None. B.Larcher: None. A.Leiherer: None. A.Muendlein: None. H.Drexel: None.
1788-PUB: Using the Lived Experience of Type 2 Diabetes and Its Clinical Care to Improve Diabetes Management through Use of Technology
Authors: TAYLOR LOUISE C. , AVERY LEAH , CORNER LYNNE , SULO SUELA , RUEDA RICARDO , TRENELL MICHAEL
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Whilst treatment algorithms direct care, less is known about the lived experience of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Methods: Design thinking methods were applied to describe the lived experience of 16 patients with T2D, the care they receive, and the potential for technology to support care. Patients used design probes to document how diabetes influences their experiences at home and work, and while shopping and socialising - all used to inform a semi-structured workshop. Eight healthcare professionals took part in a semi-structured workshop exploring the lived experience of delivering care.

Results: Thematic analyses of design probes and workshops revealed that the lived experience of T2D and associated care are disconnected. Patients describe awareness and importance of managing their behaviours, while also recognizing the complexity of managing/changing behaviours at home and work, and while shopping or socialising. Care teams emphasised the importance of patient behaviour, but reported lacking the skills and tools to influence patient behaviour change during brief consultations. Patients and care teams reported the importance of early communication, education, and behavioural change, but expressed a lack of opportunity, particularly early in their diagnosis. Care teams described a knowledge-implementation gap (knowing what needs to be done but lacking time and resources to do it). Focus is on medications rather than lifestyle treatment approaches, including diet. Both groups were positive about using technology to bridge this gap but emphasised the importance of evidence-informed resource, ease of use and implementation.

Conclusions: The lived experience of T2D and its care are disconnected. Patients and care teams articulate this gap, despite education and support being a core element of diabetes care. Patients and care teams were positive about the potential use of technology, but emphasised ease of use and implementation.

Disclosure

L.C.Taylor: Employee; Changing Health Ltd, Other Relationship; Abbott Diabetes. L.Avery: None. L.Corner: None. S.Sulo: Employee; Abbott. R.Rueda: Employee; Abbott Nutrition, Stock/Shareholder; Abbott Nutrition. M.Trenell: Other Relationship; Abbott Diabetes, Stock/Shareholder; Changing Health Ltd.

Funding

Abbott Nutrition (Aversa)
1794-PUB: Potential for Improving CGM Systems? Anticipated Benefits from Increasing the Glucose Prediction of Current CGM Algorithms
Authors: EHRMANN DOMINIC , GLATZER TIMOR , PRIESTERROTH LILLI , OLESEN BIRGIT , KULZER BERNHARD , HERMANNS NORBERT
Published: June 2023

Current CGM algorithms allow a glucose prediction up to 30 minutes. To elaborate on the potential to improve current CGM systems, we investigated if a possible increase in this prediction window to up to 2 hours would be perceived as a significant benefit.

People with type 1 and type 2 diabetes currently using a CGM system were invited to participate. Participants were presented with a scenario depicting the potential of a hypothetical CGM algorithm to predict the course of glucose for up to 2 hours. They were instructed to imagine how such a long-term prediction would affect their diabetes management. They were asked to complete the T1-Diabetes Distress Scale (T1-DDS) and the Hypoglycemia Fear Survey (HFS-II) and rate each item regarding the perceived potential change from using such a long-term prediction (scale: -2 strong deterioration, -1 deterioration, 0 no change, 1 improvement, 2 strong improvement).

206 people participated (29.1% type 2 diabetes). Participants expected moderate improvements in hypoglycemia and management distress (Box plots shown in Figure 1 for T1-DDS). Similar improvements in HFS-II scores (0.57±0,49) were seen with no differences between diabetes types.

Increasing the glucose prediction to up to 2 hours would be seen as a potential improvement regarding reductions in hypoglycemia distress and fear of hypoglycemia by both people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Disclosure

D.Ehrmann: Advisory Panel; Roche Diabetes Care, mySugr, Dexcom, Inc., Speaker's Bureau; Berlin-Chemie AG, Dexcom, Inc. T.Glatzer: Employee; Roche Diabetes Care, Berlin-Chemie AG. L.Priesterroth: Speaker's Bureau; Ypsomed AG. B.Olesen: Advisory Panel; AstraZeneca, Evivamed, Berlin-Chemie AG, Speaker's Bureau; Medtronic, Medtrixx. B.Kulzer: Advisory Panel; Berlin-Chemie AG, Abbott Diabetes, Bayer Inc., Dexcom, Inc., Novo Nordisk, Insulet Corporation, embecta, Research Support; Sanofi, Roche Diabetes Care. N.Hermanns: Advisory Panel; Insulet Corporation, Research Support; Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH, Roche Diagnostics, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Speaker's Bureau; Dexcom, Inc., Berlin-Chemie AG.

Funding

Roche Diabetes Care
1823-PUB: Expanded Dataset Improves Accuracy of Wrist-Worn Noninvasive BGM Using AI
Authors: CHAUDHRY MOHAMED S. , QURESHI MUHAMMAD R.A. , BAIN STEPHEN C. , LUZIO STEPHEN D. , HANDY CONSUELO M. , LOVE BRAD , SILVA NUNO M.M. , FERREIRA LUIS M. , WAREHAM KATHIE , DUNSEATH GARETH J. , RYAN JULIA , BARLOW LUCY , CARRILLO MASSO ISAMAR C. , CRANE JOEL H.
Published: June 2023

Background and Aims: To determine accuracy, safety and specificity of a novel non-invasive wrist-worn continuous BGM device which analyses resonance shifts in the microwave spectrum using AI. We present results from an ongoing study in patients with T1D and T2D from an expanded dataset (cohorts 1-3).

Methods: In this open, pilot, adaptive design study, subjects (N=5/cohort) attended 4 test occasions (n=2/session), each ≤7 days apart. Devices automatically collected data every 60 secs for 500 msec over 3 hours/session, with plasma glucose measured every 5 mins. A global AI model was evaluated by MARD using venous blood glucose. Interim results from every 5 completed patients informed the next device iteration with 10 iterations possible across the study.

Results: Data from each cohort was used to train a neural net algorithm to predict a new trial. Each cohort improved overall MARD prediction accuracy. All analyses followed a leave-one-trial-out methodology where the data for the omitted trial was predicted for each analysis cycle. Using the first cohort, the MARD was 21%, adding the second reduced MARD to 15% and with all 3 cohorts the predictive MARD was 13%. Improvement in the SEG plots showed data falling into low risk SEG categories.

Conclusions: We have shown that by giving the neural network an expanded dataset, the MARD decreased to nearer commercially available minimally-invasive BGMs by 38% from a predictive MARD of 21% to 13%.

Disclosure

M.S.Chaudhry: None. G.J.Dunseath: None. J.Ryan: None. L.Barlow: None. I.C.Carrillo masso: Employee; Afon Technology Ltd. J.H.Crane: None. M.R.A.Qureshi: Employee; Afon Technology Ltd. S.C.Bain: Advisory Panel; Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Lilly, Boehringer Ingelheim Inc., AstraZeneca. S.D.Luzio: None. C.M.Handy: None. B.Love: Consultant; Afon Technologies LTD. N.M.M.Silva: None. L.M.Ferreira: None. K.Wareham: None.
1832-PUB: SECRET—Screening and Educating Adolescents for Obesity
Authors: CHAVDA VIPUL , HASNANI DHRUVI , HASNANI SHRIJI , SABOO BHARAT , ABICHANDANI VINOD , SHRIVASTAVA ABHISHEK , JHA SANTOSH , SABOO BANSHI D.
Published: June 2023

Background: India is predicted to have over 27 million children with obesity, representing over half of the children with obesity in the region and 1 in 10 of all children globally.

Aim: To study Obesity prevalence in Adolescents and making timely interventions for healthier lifestyle adoption in urban and rural Ahmedabad.

Methodology: A team of physician, nurse, pediatrician, educator took up the task of collecting data from schools in the rural and urban areas of Ahmedabad and periphery of 50kms during months of March-May 2022 with prior consent from guardians at 4 schools. Data including height, weight, abdominal girth, neck circumference was collected along with survey on food intake, type, exercise and habits. Adolescents of age category 14-18 yrs were included. Menstrual history was taken. Obesity was defined using the National Center for Disease Control definitions. We used the NHANES proposed cutoff of ≥90th percentile of Waist Circumference for identifying central obesity and Neck Circumference ≥ 50th percentile for identifying obesity. BP measurement and acanthosis assessment was also done. We conducted seminars on healthy eating and physical activity for all kids irrespective of their health status.

Results: Total Cohort: 800, 14-18 years with a 1:1 ratio of girls:boys and same in rural and urban areas. There was higher prevalence of overweight in girls compared with boys (16%vs 12%), but the prevalence of obesity is higher in boys than girls (8%vs6%), the prevalence of underweight is slightly higher in boys than girls (21%vs9.5%). Underweight is more prevalent in rural areas vs obesity in urban areas.

Conclusion: Screening adolescents for obesity, and making timely interventions for the prevention of disorders through education and appropriate lifestyle interventions can be one step towards a healthy future of the country. There lies necessity for expanding these screening and education programs through ROOTS ie Recognition, Obesity monitoring, Obesity prevention, Treatment and System based approach.

Disclosure

V.Chavda: None. D.Hasnani: None. S.Hasnani: None. B.Saboo: None. V.Abichandani: None. A.Shrivastava: None. S.Jha: None. B.D.Saboo: None.
1836-PUB: Progression to Prediabetes or Diabetes in Women with Recent Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes in Mexico
Authors: ALBERTO MARTINEZ-JUAREZ LUIS , GALLARDO-RINCÓN HECTOR , MONTOYA ALEJANDRA , ORTEGA-MONTIEL JANINNE , ABELARDO ÁLVAREZ-HERNÁNDEZ DIEGO , REYES-MUÑOZ ENRIQUE , MUJICA-ROSALES RICARDO , TAPIA-CONYER ROBERTO
Published: June 2023

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a major health concern for Mexican women, with a high prevalence that can lead to long-term consequences if left untreated. The mother's risk of developing diabetes in later life increases by up to 10 times if GDM is not addressed properly and some women may experience Prediabetes or new-onset Diabetes after childbirth. Metabolic reevaluation testing following pregnancy becomes essential for those who have had GDM. Nevertheless, this practice is uncommon. In this study, 1,611 pregnant women were followed during pregnancy, puerperium and at the time of metabolic reevaluation tests following pregnancy for women who have undergone GDM as part of the cohort study Cuido mi Embarazo in Mexico between April 2019 and November 2022. After the follow-up period, 161 (10%) cases of GDM were identified. At the time of the metabolic reevaluation after pregnancy, 136 (84.5%) women were classified as healthy, 21 (13.0%) as having Prediabetes, and 4 (2.5%) with new-onset Diabetes. Glucose values in the 2-h 75-g OGTT for GDM diagnosis were higher for those with impaired glycemia at the moment of metabolic reevaluation. In addition, women with altered glycemia at the time of reclassification tended to be older (32.0 ± 6.2), 52% a phenotypic sub-type of GDM associated with insulin resistance and 24.0% sub-type of GDM associated with insulin resistance and insulin secretion. Moreover, 60.0% had a family history of diabetes, 11.8% had previous pregnancies with newborns who were macrosomic, and 40.0% were obese based on their pregestational BMI category. It is of the utmost importance for all women with GDM to undertake a metabolic reevaluation test that can detect Prediabetes or new-onset Diabetes after pregnancy, so as to initiate immediate treatment and protect women from potential long-term health issues if left unattended. In addition, it becomes imperative that all women with GDM have recurrent screening throughout life due to their high risk of developing Diabetes.

Disclosure

L.Martinez-juarez: None. H.Gallardo-rincón: None. A.Montoya: None. J.Ortega-montiel: None. D.Álvarez-hernández: None. E.Reyes-muñoz: Speaker's Bureau; Exelixis. R.Mujica-rosales: None. R.Tapia-conyer: None.

Funding

Eli Lilly and Company
Büyük Selçuklular Döneminde Azerbaycan
Authors: SOOFİZADEH Abdolvahid
Published: June 2023

Orta Çağ ana kaynaklarında, özellikle Selçuklu Devleti dönemini araştırdığımızda, Azerbaycan bölgesinin Türkmenler için ne kadar önemli olduğunu görmekteyiz. XI. yüzyılın başlarından itibaren Oğuzların (Türkmenlerin) nüfusunun artması ile sadece İran coğrafyası değil Anadolu toprakları da bu iskân edilecek bölgelerden biri haline gelmişti. Bu yüzden bu bölgelere kalabalık göç dalgalarını zaman içerisinde görebiliyoruz. Aslında Anadolu topraklarına iskân edebilmek ve şayet o dönemin düşüncesinde Bizanslarla mücadele edebilmek için, Azerbaycan bölgesini bir askeri üst bölgesi haline getirebilmenin ne kadar önemli olduğu, daha sonraki süreçlerde etkilerini gösterecekti. Azerbaycan bölgesinin coğrafi ve siyasi bakımından özelliklerini göz önünde bulundurduğumuzda Selçuklu Devleti hükümdarları için bu bölgenin ne kadar önemli olduğunu görebiliyoruz. Bu araştırmada dönemin ana kaynaklarını da inceleyerek Selçuklu hükümdarlarının hem göç politikasında Türkmenleri yerleştirebilmek için, hem de Anadolu topraklarına geçebilmek için Azerbaycan bölgesini nasıl değerlendirdiklerini inceleyeceğiz.
Anadolu Selçuklu Devletinde Siyasi Güç Mimari Mekân İlişkisi: Sadeddin Han Örneği
Authors: ÖNGE Mustafa
Published: June 2023

Sadeddin Han, 13.yüzyıl Anadolu Selçuklu kervansarayları arasında, sıra dışı bazı mimari özellikleriyle dikkat çeken önemli bir yapıdır. 1236 – 1237 yıllarında Selçuklu devlet adamı Emir Sadeddin Köpek tarafından iki kısım halinde inşa ettirilmiş olan hanın yapım süreci, Anadolu Selçuklu Devletindeki bir iktidar değişikliği ile de eş zamanlıdır. Anadolu Selçuklu Devletinin en önemli hükümdarı Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad’ın vefatının ardından Sultan II.Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev tahta çıkmış, onun iktidarda olduğu dönem, devlet için birçok olumsuz sonuçlanan gelişmelere sahne .olmuştur. Dönemin yazılı kaynaklarında anlatıldığı üzere; bu iktidar değişikliğinin, hanın banisi Emir Sadeddin Köpek’in önemli ölçüde siyasi güç kazanmasını da sağladığı anlaşılmaktadır.

Bu çalışmada, Sadeddin Han’da görülen sıra dışı mimari özelliklerin, yaptıranın hanın inşa sürecinde siyasi güç kazanmasıyla olası ilişkisi araştırılmıştır. Yapıdaki sıra dışı asimetrik plan formunun, geniş ve gösterişli giriş cephesi oluşturma gayretinin nedenleri, yapıdaki izler üzerinden okumalarla açıklanmaya çalışılmıştır. Bu okumaların sonucunda hanın, yapımının ikinci aşamasında bir karar değişikliği ile genişletildiği, bazı özel mekânlar eklendiği ve mevcut plan formunun bu karar değişikliğinin sonucu olarak ortaya çıktığı görülmüştür. Bu karar değişikliğinin zamanını daha hassas saptamaya yönelik olarak, yazılı kaynaklardan edinilen bilgiler, yapının inşaatı süreçlerini etkileyen mimari gereksinimler ve iklimsel etkenler de değerlendirilmiştir. Karar değişikliğinin, 1237 yılında yapının ikinci aşama inşaatı sürecinin ortalarına denk geldiği ve bu zaman diliminin Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad’ın vefatı ve oğlu Sultan II.Gıyaseddin’in tahta geçişi ile çakışma ihtimalinin olduğu ortaya konulmuştur. Yapım sürecindeki karar değişikliğinin ve bu değişiklikle ortaya çıkan, başta plan formu olmak üzere, handaki sıra dışı mimari özelliklerin, Selçuklu iktidarındaki değişim ve bu değişim sonucunda hanın banisinin kazandığı siyasi güç ile ilişkili olabileceği anlaşılmıştır.

Çalışmanın hazırlanması esnasında Anadolu Selçuklu Kervansarayları, Sadeddin Han ve Anadolu Selçuklu Devleti tarihi konuları ile ilgili yazılı kaynaklardan faydalanılmıştır. Bu kaynakların yanı sıra çalışmanın konusu olan Sadeddin Han, saha gözlemleri ve belgeleme yaparak bilgi toplamak için düzenli olarak ziyaret edilmiştir.
Konya ve Edirne Kentlerindeki Klasik Osmanlı Dönemi Tek Kubbeli Camilerinin Yapısal Karşılaştırması
Authors: MISIRLI Arif , YILMAZ ERTEN Şule
Published: June 2023

Osmanlı Devleti’nin geniş bir coğrafyada hakimiyet sürmesi, aynı dönem içerisinde farklı kentlerde günümüze dek taşınan önemli ve özgün mimari eserler ortaya koymasını sağlamıştır. Bu eserlerdeki benzerlik veya farklılıklar, günümüzde Osmanlı Devleti’nin izlerinin görülmesini ve medeniyetlerin yapısal gelişimlerini takip etmede araştırmacılara yol göstermektedir. Bu çalışmada Osmanlı Devleti’nin hakimiyetine girerek uzun yıllar önemli bir başkenti olan Edirne ile Selçuklu Devleti’nden sonra Osmanlı Devleti’nin hakimiyetine girerek önemli İslami eserlere ev sahipliği yapan Konya kentlerindeki Osmanlı Devleti’nin klasik dönemine ait tek kubbeli cami yapılarının mimari ve yapısal özelliklerinin karşılaştırılmalı olarak incelenmesi hedeflenmiştir. Bu kapsamda Edirne’deki Osmanlı Klasik Dönemi olarak değerlendirilen tek kubbeli camilerden Keşan Hersekzade Cami, Lari Cami, Kadı Bedrettin Cami, Süle Çelebi Camii, Hıdır Ağa Camii, Defterdar Mustafa Paşa Camii, Şeyh Çelebi Camii, Yahya Bey Camii ile Konya’daki Akşehir Hasan Paşa İmaret Camii, Piri Mehmet Paşa Camii, Yağmapınar Mescidi, Karapınar Sultan Selim Camii ve Ilgın Lala Mustafa Paşa Camileri ele alınmıştır. Bu camiler, yapıların kubbe genişliği, kubbe geçiş ögeleri, kubbe kasnağı biçimi, son cemaat yeri düşey taşıyıcıları, yapı malzemeleri ve duvar yapım teknikleri ile kemer tipleri bakımından karşılaştırılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonucunda Osmanlı Devleti’nin Edirne’de ve Konya’da bıraktığı Klasik Dönem eserleri karşılaştırıldığında kubbe açıklıkları ile malzeme ve duvar yapım tekniği bakımından Konya’daki eserlerin daha gelişmiş olduğu görülmüştür. Konya ve Edirne kentlerinde Osmanlı Devleti’nin Klasik Dönemi’nde inşa edilen tek kubbeli camilerinde görülen en büyük farkların duvar örgüsünde ve kubbe çaplarında olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Türkiye Tarihi Selçuklular Devri
Authors: AKMAN Kaan
Published: June 2023

Türkiye’de Anadolu Selçuklu Devleti tarihi araştırmalarının Fuat Köprülü ile birlikte öncü isimlerinden biri olan Prof. Dr. Mükrimin Halil Yinanç, 1900-1961 yılları arasında yaşamış; araştırmalarını Türk Tarih Kurumu çatısı altında sürdürmüştür. Selçuklu araştırma dünyası iki ismin çalışmalarından sonra zenginleşmiş; Osman Turan, İbrahim Kafesoğlu, Mehmet Altan Köymen gibi diğer araştırmacıların katkısı ile Selçuklu tarihi hakkında geniş bir bilgi birimi oluşmuştur. Nitekim bu isimlerden biri olan İbrahim Kafesoğlu, Sultan Melikşah Devrinde Büyük Selçuklu İmparatorluğu (1949) adlı doktorasını Mükrimin Halil Yinanç’ın danışmanlığında tamamlamıştır. Yinanç, İstanbul

Üniversitesi’nde akademik araştırmalarda bulunmuş, Türk Tarih Tezi çalışmalarını yapan ekipte yer almasına rağmen bu çalışmalara muhalif tutumu nedeniyle katkı vermekten uzak durmuştur. Yinanç’ın çalışmalarının önemli bir bölümü Anadolu Mecmuası ile Târîh-i Osmânî Encümeni Mecmûası’nda yayınlanmıştır. 1015 yılından 1085’e kadar Anadolu’nun Türkleşme sürecinin anlatıldığı 1944 yılında yayımlanan Türkiye Tarih Selçuklular Devri I Anadolu’nun Fethi adlı kitabından başka telif eser bırakmamıştır. Yinanç’ın Anadolu tarihi üzerine araştırmalarının sonuçları Anadolu Mecmuası’ndaki Millî Tarihimizin Adı, Millî Tarihimizin Mevzuu ve Anadolu’nun Fethi gibi makalelerde yer almıştır.
Rule of law and expert NGOs in Latin America
Authors: Aspinwall Mark
Published: June 2023

This paper considers environmental rule of law in Latin America in the context of security problems across the Atlantic region. It considers efforts to improve environmental rule of law through external pressures and domestic institutional reforms, and argues that the role of expert environmental NGOs, such as litigators, educators, community organizers, and research organizations is underappreciated and under-studied. Principle 10 rights, especially public participation in environmental decision-making is an important area to which these expert NGOs contribute.
STATIC REGULATIONS OF UREA (CARBAMIDE) ADSORPTION BY WET AND DRIED PEAT
Authors:   Lviv National University of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnologies named after S.Z. Gzhytskyi, Matsuska Oksana , Sukhorska Olga ,   Lviv National University of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnologies named after S.Z. Gzhytskyi, Gumnitsky Jaroslaw ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Sabadash Vira ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: June 2023

The possibility and effectiveness of using a natural sorbent – peat from the Vereshchytsia-Yanivske deposit for treating agricultural wastewater with a high urea content – has been studied. The humidity and moisture content of the upland and lowland types of peat from this peatland were determined. Comparing these indicators made it possible to establish that the lowland peat has a significantly higher humidity and moisture content. The adsorption capacities of wet and dried types of peat for urea were studied and compared. The changes in urea concentration in aqueous solutions of the studied peat samples are presented by the corresponding curves. It was established that the lowland peat (dried samples) has higher sorption properties to urea when absorbed from the water environment than the upland type. In the adsorption of non-dried peat, curves were obtained, which show a gradual decrease in the concentration of urea in the solution, indicating the gradual filling of the active centres of peat with urea molecules. For pre-dried peat, rapid absorption of this pollutant is observed at the initial moments (approximately up to 10 minutes). The calculated maximum absorption capacities of dried peat species for urea show that the maximum absorption capacity of dry lowland peat is significantly higher than that of dry upland peat.
THE INVESTIGATION OF THE POROUS STRUCTURE OF CARBON SORBENTS BASED ON β-CYCLODEXTRIN FOR USE IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECHNOLOGIES
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Bordun Ihor , Malovanyy Myroslav ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Szymczykiewicz Ewelina ,   Czestochowa University of Technology, Department of Electrical Power Engineering
Published: June 2023

In this paper, the porous structure of three types of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) carbons was synthesized and investigated. The first carbon was obtained from pure β-CD, the second carbon was synthesized from β-CD using the KOH activator, and the third carbon was synthesized from pure β-CD with additional ultrasonic treatment in the non-cavitation mode at the last stage. It was found that the carbon from pure β-CD has a micromesoporous structure with a small specific surface area (~35 m2/g). Activation with KOH causes a significant increase in the specific surface area (~654 m2/g) due to an increase in the content of micropores with an average size of 1,25 nm. The ultrasonic treatment causes mechanical grinding and oxidation of the carbon surface. It has been shown that such treatment increases the mesopore content and significantly changes the mesopore size distribution. It has been established that the oxidation of the β-CD carbon surface after ultrasonic treatment causes an increase in its hydrophilicity of up to 83,1%. The increase in hydrophilicity will allow more efficient use of synthesized carbon and composites based on it in solving the problems of environmental safety in water environments.
TECHNICAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF BIOLOGICAL RECLAMATION USING ANTHROPOGENIC ORGANIC WASTE IN COMPOSITION WITH SEWAGE SLUDGE
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Tymchuk Ivan
Published: June 2023

A systematic modern analysis of the state of waste management in the country encourages the search for more rational, efficient and cost-effective ways of processing and recycling solid waste. The inclusion of sewage sludge as a raw material in technologies for processing substrates makes it possible to solve the problems of accumulation and negative environmental impact of this hazardous waste, in addition to the problems of recycling. Promising strategies for the use of sewage sludge in combination with other components for reclamation purposes are considered: the production of substrates by direct mixing without any physical and chemical transformation of the substrate before application for reclamation purposes; composting to obtain reclamation compost; preliminary anaerobic biodegradation with the formation of biogas and subsequent use of digestate for reclamation purposes. The conditions for the application of the strategies, their advantages and disadvantages are analyzed.
Exploitation and Domination in Application
Authors: Barn Gulzaar
Published: June 2023

As part of a book symposium on Nicholas Vrousalis' Exploitation as Domination: What Makes Capitalism Unjust (2023), Gulzaar Barn suggests that while Vrousalis' account provides a compelling story of why capitalist labour relations are unjustly exploitative, difficulties arise in its application to other cases such as surrogacy.
"Mä koen vähän ehkä itteni alempiarvoisemmaksi": Nuorten aikuisten kokemuksia kehityksellisestä änkytyksestä
Authors: Penttilä Nelly , Rauhala Eveliina , Lintula Lotta
Published: June 2023

Tutkimuksen tavoitteena oli tarkastella, miten neljä nuorta aikuista kuvaavat kokemuksiaan kehityksellisen änkytyksen vaikutuksista heidän elämäänsä. Kansainvälisesti änkyttävien aikuisten kokemuksia on tutkittu haastattelu- ja kyselytutkimusten sekä valmiiden arviointimenetelmien avulla, mutta aiheesta ei ole tehty aiemmin suomalaista tutkimusta. Kansainvälisen tutkimustiedon perusteella kehityksellisen änkytyksen voidaan olettaa vaikuttavan kokonaisvaltaisesti änkyttävän aikuisen elämään ja arkeen.Tutkimus oli monitapaustutkimus, jonka video- ja audioaineisto kerättiin puolistrukturoidulla teemahaastattelulla ryhmäkeskustelun muodossa. Aineisto analysoitiin kvalitatiivisen teorialähtöisen sisällönanalyysin keinoin hyödyntäen kansainvälistä toimintakyvyn, toimintarajoitteiden ja terveyden luokitusta (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, ICF) viitekehyksenä.Kehityksellinen änkytys vaikutti tutkittavien elämään kokonaisvaltaisesti vielä aikuisuudessakin. Tutkittavien puheenvuoroissa korostui etenkin kehityksellisen änkytyksen yhteys mielen toimintoihin. Tutkittavat kertoivat änkytyksen vaikutuksista minäkokemukseen, kuvaten erityisesti minäkuvan ja tunteiden kokemista. Lisäksi tutkittavat kuvasivat runsaasti kokemuksiaan kehityksellisen änkytyksen vaikutuksista suorituksiin ja osallistumiseen, painottuen henkilöiden väliseen vuorovaikutukseen ja ihmissuhteisiin sekä eri elämänalueisiin. Tutkittavien puheenvuorojen perusteella kommunikointikumppanilla ja viestintätyylillä oli yhteys heidän viestintäkokemuksiinsa ja änkytyksen koettiin vaikuttanee opiskelu- ja työelämään.Tutkimuksen tuloksista selvisi, että aikuisuudessa kehityksellisen änkytyksen aiheuttama psykososiaalinen haitta voi olla merkittävä. Tutkimus lisää ymmärrystä kehityksellisen änkytyksen pitkittäisvaikutuksista. Tutkimus antaa puheterapeuteille ja aiheesta kiinnostuneille tutkijoille uutta näkökulmaa änkytyksen kuntoutuksen kehittämiseen, sillä tutkimus tuo esiin asiakkaan kokemuspohjaa.
Synthesis and in Vitro Biological Activity Study of Novel Phenol Mannich Base Analogs Containing Spiroheterocycle as Core Compound
Authors: Gamit Kumar G. , Patel Navin B.
Published: June 2023

The condensation reactions between Gabapentin lactam and phenols have been carried out in the presence of formaldehyde for the synthesis of various mannich base series. To confirm the formation of these series of newly prepared mannich bases thus synthesized, various characterization techniques have been used, such as, GC-MS, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR and FT-IR. Further their antibacterial and antifungal activities against pathogenic bacteria have been evaluated. These compounds show promising activities against the pathogenic bacteria, hence are useful as antibacterial and antifungal active compounds.
Defending Industry Data Against Harm Brought by Natural Catastrophes
Authors: Jayapal Senthil , Al Badouya Hala Ali Juma , Al Maskari Al-Zahraa Saif Ali Masoud
Published: June 2023

The issue of defending industry information against harm brought on by natural catastrophes is exceedingly challenging. The practice of preserving information technology known as "cloud computing" makes it simple to store vast volumes of data. However, securing data against business issues brought on by natural catastrophes is a challenging undertaking. To advance cloud computing technology, a novel strategy must be employed. A new technology dubbed cloud volume on tap, a suggested business, allows for the fast storage of information. The effectiveness and productivity of cloud computing can also be increased. It is quite simple to exchange information. This may be changed to shield you against business issues brought on by natural disasters. The N-tier system underlies cloud computing. An N-tier design has several clients and servers.
La pandemia del machismo: Masculinidades en tiempos del COVID-19
Authors: Bustillos  Chinchón Diego
Published: June 2023

Esta crisis sanitaria además de mostrar el sistema de salud precario ha evidenciado el machismo que impera en el Perú, es tan grave como esta pandemia; sin embargo, no se le ha puesto la atención debida. De esta manera, se considera que es indispensable percibir el cómo este estado de emergencia, como factor de riesgo ha reforzado los comportamientos machistas y los roles de género de la sociedad peruana, y, al mismo tiempo, reflexionar cómo debería ser esta una oportunidad para cuestionar y deconstruir la sociedad. El presente artículo tiene como objetivo analizar los elementos para reflexionar la pandemia del COVID-19 desde la masculinidad y cómo estos pueden brindar herramientas que permitan afrontar esta coyuntura. Así también, enfrentarlo no solo de una manera positiva sino también proactiva desde una perspectiva de futuro en la que las prácticas se traduzcan en culturas donde el cuidado, la paz, la afectividad y la igualdad sean elementos centrales en la vida de los hombres.
Thermal and electrical performance prediction of an FSPV system: a case study in the Douro/Portugal climatic conditions
Authors: Paulo Vargas  , Salviano Pinto  Soares  , Sérgio Silva
Published: June 2023

The use of traditional renewable energies such as hydro, wind and solar has been the solution to the world's energy demands in order to make the final energy consumption more sustainable. In the last decades new technical solutions are beginning to emerge like the Floating Solar Photovoltaic systems, which are normally deployed in lakes, and dams. Since it is known that the percentage increase in energy efficiency depends on the location, microclimatic conditions, this work uses the knowledge obtained from data weather stations in Portugal and tries to assess the possibility of installing a system FSPV in the climatic conditions of the Douro/Portugal wine region as a function of the thermal and electrical performance.