bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring the link between ACEs and opioid use: A systematic review
Authors: Deol Ekamjit , Siddiqui Zohair , Paracha Awais , Mujovic Haris , Abro Zohaib , Chang Steven R. , Abid Ali , Tyler Jefferson H. , Rehman Humza , Bera Shaylan , Khan Zaid , Vasireddy Satvik , Chalichama Jaladhija , Fidahussain Akbar , Paracha Maria , Ahmed Ziyad , Alyasiry Noor , Engelhardt McKimmon , Kadariya Bishal , Odeh Ahmad , Pitchiah Minu , Rao Nikith , Rueve Joseph , Cepele Iva , Meyer Dixie
Published: September 2023

Objective: To review the current literature surrounding the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and opioid use disorder (OUD) to guide clinical identification of high-risk individuals and assess treatment implications.

Design: A PubMed search was conducted from the year 2000 to 2022 using a series of primary and secondary search terms. A total of 21,524 unique results were screened for relevancy to ACEs and OUDs. After excluding unrelated articles, a total of 48 articles were included in this systematic review.

Results: Increased frequency of ACEs was directly related to increased risk of OUD and lower onset age. ACEs were also associated with OUD severity. ACEs linked to OUD included childhood neglect, emotional abuse, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. Additionally, dysfunctional childhood home environment, female gender, and psychiatric/behavioral comorbidities increased the risk of OUD, while resilience was found to be a protective factor. Multiple biochemical markers were associated with both ACEs and OUD.

Conclusions: Children experiencing multiple ACEs should be the target of preventative intervention by medical professionals. Clinicians should include ACEs in their opioid misuse risk assessment. High incidence of co-occurring psychiatric/behavioral disorders provides multiple treatment avenues for patients with OUD. Resilience, along with being therapy target, should be fostered early in the life course. Incorporation of family members may improve opioid abuse treatment outcomes. Future research should focus on interventions interrupting the progression of ACEs to OUD along with proposed biochemical pathways.
Rollende Appartements für jeden Reisetyp
Authors: Müller-Wondorf Rolf
Published: September 2023

Camping: Der Campingboom hält an, wie auch während des diesjährigen Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf deutlich spürbar war. Zahlreiche Hersteller präsentierten dort eine Vielfalt an sehr unterschiedlichen mobilen Unterkünften, ausgerichtet auf die Reisegewohnheiten ihrer Kunden. Von Rolf Müller-Wondorf
Retrospective evaluation of our patients diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer
Authors: Güven Zeynep Tuğba , Özkan Karaahmetoğlu Selma , Doğan Mutlu
Published: September 2023

Aims: Pancreatic cancer attracts attention with its increasing frequency among gastrointestinal cancers. It has the worst prognosis of all cancer types. In this study, we aimed to retrospectively evaluate the clinical features and treatment results of our patients with advanced pancreatic cancer.
Methods: In this study, 131 patients diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer and admitted to the Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Polyclinic between November 2002 and January 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. Demographic characteristics of the patients, smoking, family history, basal CEA and basal CA 19-9 levels, treatment modalities, metastasis sites, progression-free survival, and overall survival times were evaluated.
Results: The study population consisted of 131 patients, including 94 males and 37 females. Twenty of the patients were in the locally advanced stage, and 111 were in the metastatic stage. The median age of the patients was 60 years. 53.4% of the patients were smokers, and the median amount of smoking was 30 packs/year. Adenocancer was the most common histopathological subtype. The median basal CEA and Ca 19-9 levels were high at the time of diagnosis. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy was given to all locally advanced patients. The most commonly used chemotherapy regimens were single-agent gemcitabine and gemcitabine-cisplatin combination therapies. While 10 of the locally advanced patients received local treatment (chemotherapy or surgery) after neoadjuvant chemotherapy, the remaining 10 patients could not receive local treatment. The median overall and progression-free survival times were found to be significantly longer in patients with locally advanced disease who received local treatment after neoadjuvant chemotherapy [(18 months vs. 6.5 months; p=0.008), (11.3 months vs. 6.4 months; p=0.05)]. The most common site of metastasis in our patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer was the liver (80%). Cisplatin-gemcitabine was preferred as a KT regimen in 63.4% of metastatic cases. The median overall survival time of the patients in the metastatic stage was 8.1 months, and the median progression-free survival time was 5.7 months. The median progression-free survival of all patients included in the study was 6.2 months, while the median overall survival was 8.8 months.
Conclusion: The median overall survival of patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer was significantly longer compared to metastatic patients (18 months vs. 8.1 months; p=0.028). Progression-free survival and overall survival of patients with locally advanced disease who received or did not receive local treatment after neoadjuvant chemotherapy were found to be significantly longer in patients who received local treatment. (11.3 months vs. 6.4 months; p=0.05) (18 months vs. 6.5 months; p=0.008). Response rates of patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer; It was 49% in the gemcitabine-cisplatin combination arm and 30% in the single-agent gemcitabine arm.
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Authors: Fidan Kemal
Published: September 2023

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) is a mature B-cell neoplasm characterized by progressive accumulation of monoclonal B lymphocytes. CLL is considered being identical to SLL. Malignant cells seen in CLL and SLL have the same pathological and immunophenotypic features. The term CLL is used when the disease occurs mainly in the blood, while the term SLL is used when the involvement is mainly nodal.
Cold autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Authors: Çelik Serhat , Ünal Ali
Published: September 2023

Cold agglutinins are antibodies that recognize antigens on erythrocytes at temperatures below normal body temperature.
Antibodies are of IgM nature and bind to “I” or “i” antigens on red blood cells, causing agglutination in red blood cells.
This situation results in anemia by creating extravascular hemolysis. If there is no underlying disease, it is called primary
or idiopathic cold agglutinin disease (CAD), and if there is, it is called secondary cold agglutinin syndrome (CAS). Primary
CAD is an extremely rare disease, with an incidence and prevalence of 1 per million and 16 per million, respectively. It is seen
twice more in women than in men, and the median age of diagnosis is 67 (between 30-92 years). The etiology of CAS includes infections, autoimmune and lymphoproliferative diseases. There are cold-related symptoms and symptoms of anemia in the clinic. In treatment, it is necessary to avoid cold in order to reduce cold-induced symptoms and hemolysis. Currently, the most effective treatment for reducing antibody production is rituximab. It can be given alone or in combination with bendamustine, interferon alfa, fludarabine and prednisolone. bortezomib is used when rituximab is ineffective or contraindicated. Plasmapheresis or intravenous immunoglobulin can be given when there is critical hemolysis or when the effectiveness of immunosuppressive therapy may start late. Treatment in CAS is the treatment of the underlying disease.
A rare case of acute basophilic leukemia
Authors: Çelik Serhat , Keklik Muzaffer , Kontaş Olgun , Köker Mehmet Yavuz , Kaynar Leylagül
Published: September 2023

Acute basophilic leukemia is an extremely rare form of acute myeloid leukemia and diagnosis is based on morphological, cytochemical and ultrastructural analyses of basophils and blastic cells. It is usually characterized by a very rapid clinical course, symptoms of hyperhistaminemia and resistance to therapy. A 73 year-old male presented with itching, thrombocytopenia and leukocytosis. There was no hepatosplenomegaly. In the flow cytometry evaluation of peripheral blood, CD123 positive myeloid blasts were detected at the rate of 60%. Also, CD13 and CD33 were positive, while CD34, CD117, HLA DR and myeloperoxidase (MPO) were negative. These findings were considered as consistent with ABL. Following, the diagnosis of ABL was confirmed by bone marrow evaluation including cytomorphological and immunohistochemical studies. On the other hand, cytogenetical analyses of bone marrow showed the presence of the Philadelphia chromosome.The patient received one cycle of a chemotherapy regimen including cytarabine and idarubicin with imatinib support, but he died on the 10th hospital day. Considering that ABL behaves in a very malignant fashion, and a more aggressive treatment approach is necessary for patients with this specific subtype of AML.
PENGARUH HARGA DAN KUALITAS PRODUK SEBAGAI PENENTU KEPUASAN NASABAH PT BANK MUAMALAT INDONESIA, TBK KCU MEDAN SUDIRMAN
Authors: Asiah  , Marlya Fatira AK  , Rizal Agus
Published: September 2023

This research was conducted to determine the effect of the price and quality of the iB Muamalat Savings product on Customer Satisfaction at PT Bank Muamalat Indonesia, Tbk KCU Medan Sudirman. The research method is using questioners with the number of respondents are 137 orang.  The data analysis method is using multiple linear regression by using SPSS 22. The results of this study indicate the price has a strong and significant positive effect of 0.550 on customer satisfaction at PT Bank Muamalat Indonesia, Tbk KCU Medan Sudirman and the quality of iB Muamalat Savings products have a strong and significant positive effect amounting to 0.711 to customer satisfaction at PT Bank Muamalat Indonesia, Tbk KCU Medan Sudirman. The price and quality of the iB Muamalat Savings product simultaneously have a positive and significant effect with the coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.526, which mean the ability of the price and quality of iB Muamalat Savings products to customer satisfaction at PT Bank Muamalat Indonesia, Tbk KCU Medan Sudirman affects the variation of ups and downs customer satisfaction at PT Bank Muamalat Indonesia, Tbk KCU Medan Sudirman amounted to 52.6% while the remaining 47.4% was influenced by other variables not include in this study.
Parking Cross Prototype Using RFID as a Microcontroller Based Payment Tool
Authors: Julham Julham , Sitorus Putri Ayu
Published: September 2023

The process control of the parking cross which is manually still has weaknesses. This weakness can be exemplified by the obligation to place someone to guard the bar so that it can be opened and closed when guests come in and out. And on the other hand the guards cannot memorize the faces of the guests who are allowed to enter through the bar. A well-structured parking system that is able to offer a variety of solutions to existing parking problems is the most needed parking system today. RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) can be the answer to build this system. In this research, a parking barrier lock system design automatically uses RFID. RFID is a technology to identify an object automatically (Automatic Identification System). The process of transferring data on RFID can occur without having to touch (contactless) between devices. RFID consists of 2 main components, namely a tag and a reader. The RFID Reader is used to read the ID numbers on the RFID card, and the Arduino Uno is the controller. With the development of a parking system using RFID, changing the manual parking system to a computerized system that provides a lot of facilities and controls that are more effective and efficient.
Onboard AI: Constraints and Limitations
Authors: Miller Kyle , Lohn Andrew
Published: September 2023

Artificial intelligence that makes news headlines, such as ChatGPT, typically runs in well-maintained data centers with an abundant supply of compute and power. However, these resources are more limited on many systems in the real world, such as drones, satellites, or ground vehicles. As a result, the AI that can run onboard these devices will often be inferior to state of the art models. That can affect their usability and the need for additional safeguards in high-risk contexts. This issue brief contextualizes these challenges and provides policymakers with recommendations on how to engage with these technologies.
Defending the Ultimate High Ground
Authors: Crowell Corey , Bresnick Sam
Published: September 2023

China has poured resources into improving the resilience of its space architecture. But how much progress has Beijing made? This issue brief analyzes China’s space resilience efforts and identifies areas where the United States may need to invest to keep pace.
MAPPING INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH COOPERATION AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT IN THE FIELD OF MATERIALS SCIENCE: AN EXPLORATION OF STRATEGIES, AGREEMENTS, AND HURDLES
Authors: Chibuike Daraojimba  , Nsisong Louis Eyo-Udo  , Blessed Afeyokalo Egbokhaebho  , Kelechi Anthony Ofonagoro  , Oluwaseun Ayo Ogunjobi  , Olawe Alaba Tula  , Adeyinka Alex Banso
Published: September 2023

This research paper explores the dynamic landscape of international research cooperation and intellectual property (IP) management within materials science. It delves into collaborative models, IP management strategies, legal and ethical considerations, challenges, and emerging trends. The study emphasizes the critical role of effective international research cooperation and IP management in advancing materials science and offers stakeholder recommendations. The findings underscore the importance of these practices and advocate for continued exploration and improvement to meet the evolving demands of the scientific community

Keywords: International Research Cooperation, Intellectual Property Management, Materials Science, Technology Transfer, Legal Frameworks, Innovation, Global Research Networks, Sustainability.
Pengaruh Kinerja Pelayanan, Kepercayaan Dan Kepuasan Terhadap Loyalitas Konsumen Pada Jasa Ekspedisi Sicepat Ekspres Dijalan Mastrip Kota Probolinggo
Authors: Hera Balqis Rodyah Putri , Musriati Titik , Rahajeng Yekti
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kinerja pelayanan, kepercayaan dan kepuasan terhadap loyalitas konsumen pada jasa Ekspedisi SiCepat Ekspres di jalan Mastrip kota Probolinggo. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah jenis penelitian kuantitatif dengan variabel kinerja pelayanan (X1), variabel kepercayaan (X2), variabel kepuasaan (X3) dan loyalitas konsumen (Y). Penelitian ini menggunakan sampel sebanyak 87 responden dengan metode sampel nonprobability sampling yakni sampling purposive. Metode analisis data yang digunakan meliputi : statistik deskriptif, uji validitas dan reabilitas, uji asumsi dasar, regresi linier berganda, koefisien determinasi (R Square), pengujian hipotesis yang terdiri dari uji t. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan variabel X1diperoleh nilai t-hitung > t-tabel (2.439 > 1,988) dengan bahwa kinerja pelayanan berpengaruh positif secara parsial terhadap loyalitas konsumen, varibel X2 diperoleh nilai t-hitung > t-tabel (4.833> 1,988) bahwa kepercayaan berpengaruh positif secara parsial terhadap loyalitas konsumen, variabel X3 diperoleh nilai t-hitung > t-tabel (3.593 > 1,988) bahwa kepuasan berpengaruh positif secara parsial terhadap loyalitas konsumen.
CULTURA ORGANIZACIONAL: ORIGEM, MANUTENÇÃO E INFLUÊNCIAS. RELATO DE UM ESTÁGIO EM PSICOLOGIA ORGANIZACIONAL
Authors: Pedroso Natan da Silva , Santos Dirce Regina Lobo dos , Francisconi Maria José Pedro , Schnaider Lilian Lima Bonfim Costa , Silva Diego da , Machado Regina Maria
Published: September 2023

A produção apresenta e se debruça sobre questões relacionadas aos eventos culturais dentro de uma empresa e, principalmente, a formação da cultura no íntimo de uma organização familiar e de pequeno porte. A pesquisa também debate e contempla os impactos diretos da cultura no comportamento e satisfação dos colaboradores, como essa série de predisposições influenciarão na posição da empresa, na atração de clientes e de novos funcionários. Assim como todos os fenômenos e representações culturais, nos mais diversos contextos, é importante pensar o impacto, o poder de influência e apresentar as possíveis intercorrências identificadas durante essa jornada de, manutenção, repasse e transmissão da cultura organizacional.
MICROCRÉDITO COMO INSTRUMENTO DE INCLUSÃO SOCIOECONÔMICA DE IMIGRANTES E REFUGIADOS NO BRASIL SOB A PERSPECTIVA DE MUHAMMAD YUNUS
Authors: Carvalho Arielle Arry
Published: September 2023

Por meio do estudo, que ora se apresenta, tem-se como objetivo abordar os aspectos socioeconômicos dos imigrantes e refugiados no Brasil, para propor o microcrédito como instrumento de inserção social e econômica na perspectiva de Muhammad Yunus. Os fluxos migratórios no Brasil modificaram-se, ao longo do tempo, de modo que a imigração dos séculos XVIII e XIX, voltada para a colonização e mão de obra para lavoura, deu lugar à imigração humanitária no século XXI, a qual decorre da violação de direitos humanos, dos desastres naturais e das crises econômicas nos países de origem. Desse modo, os imigrantes e refugiados que ingressam no Brasil clamam pela efetividade de direitos, por parte do Estado; porém, as políticas públicas brasileiras têm sido insuficientes para garantir o patamar mínimo civilizatório. Nessa perspectiva, muitos permanecem em situação de pobreza, sem acesso aos direitos sociais que lhe são inerentes, fatores que limitam o crescimento econômico e o desenvolvimento humano. Dentro dessa ótica, surge a necessidade de propiciar mecanismos alternativos de trabalho, com o intuito de reverter ou minimizar os efeitos da vulnerabilidade dessas pessoas no Brasil. A metodologia da pesquisa é bibliográfica e documental, descritiva, qualitativa e de natureza teórica. Os resultados demonstram que as ideias de Muhammad Yunus, em conceder o microcrédito aos excluídos, para que desenvolvam seus próprios negócios e alcance a autossuficiência, são mecanismos aplicáveis aos imigrantes pobres e refugiados no país, como forma de superarem a precária situação social a qual se encontram.
REFÚGIO AMBIENTAL: RECONHECIMENTO JURÍDICO GLOBAL E SUAS PROPOSTAS, ATUAÇÃO DA AMÉRICA LATINA E OS MECANISMOS DE PROTEÇÃO
Authors: Carvalho Arielle Arry
Published: September 2023

Os“refugiados ambientais” são indivíduos forçados a migrarem devido a eventos ambientais, ocasionados por causas naturais ou interferência antrópica, como desastres, condições climáticas, terremotos, catástrofes, entre outros. Contudo, esse grupo de pessoas não encontra-se formalmente reconhecido no Direito Internacional por não constarem no rol estabelecido pela Convenção da ONU de 1951 e protocolo de 1967. No entanto, muito se tem discutido quanto à inclusão dessas pessoas na categoria de refugiado e enquanto não concretiza-se, discute-se os mecanismos pré-existentes e necessários para garantir proteção adequada a esse grupo de pessoas. Desse modo, por meio do trabalho que ora se apresenta, tenciona-se como objetivo geral analisar a importância do reconhecimento da categoria de “refugiados ambientais” de modo a abordar a atuação dos países latino americanos no que concerne à proteção dessas pessoas, apresentar as propostas de Tratados Internacionais, bem como apresentar medidas de proteção jurídico à categoria. Quanto à metodologia, trata-se de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, descritiva, de abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa, de natureza teórica e empírica. Por fim, a pesquisa evidencia-se que há necessidade de reconhecimento global dos “refugiados ambientais”, bem como de modo imediato, haja governança migratória-ambiental global para garantir proteção adequada enquanto não ocorre a elaboração de um instrumento jurídico específico e obrigatório que regulamente o tema.
ENTRE A ESPADA E A BALANÇA: A RETROATIVIDADE DO ANPP COMO PONTO DE INFLEXÃO NO DIREITO PENAL BRASILEIRO
Authors: Ramalho Thales Novais , Faria Saulo Lucas de , Oliveira Magno de , Soares Diego Cesar Gomes , Ramalho Luiz Fernando Dias
Published: September 2023

Este artigo realiza uma exegese profunda e meticulosa acerca da retroatividade do Acordo de Não Persecução Penal (ANPP) no sistema jurídico-penal brasileiro. Neste contexto, a obra analisa desde as controvérsias jurisprudenciais até as implicações práticas da retroatividade deste instituto inovador. A pesquisa culmina na necessidade de equilibrar os princípios constitucionais que regem o direito penal com as exigências pragmáticas de um sistema judiciário já sobrecarregado. Desta forma, busca-se uma hermenêutica judiciosa que concilie os preceitos de justiça individual com a operacionalidade sistêmica, pavimentando o caminho para a consolidação de uma interpretação uniforme por parte do Poder Judiciário.
On the potential use of highly oxygenated organic molecules (HOM) as indicators for ozone formation sensitivity
Authors: Zhang Jiangyi , Zhao Jian , Luo Yuanyuan , Mickwitz Valter , Worsnop Douglas , Ehn Mikael
Published: September 2023

Abstract. Ozone (O3), an important and ubiquitous trace gas, protects lives from harm of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the stratosphere but is toxic to living organisms in the troposphere. Additionally, tropospheric O3 is a key oxidant, and source of other oxidants (e.g, OH and NO3 radicals) for various volatile organic compounds (VOC). Recently, highly oxygenated organic molecules (HOM) were identified as a new compound group formed from oxidation of many VOC, making up a significant source of secondary organic aerosol (SOA). The pathways forming HOM from VOC involve autoxidation of peroxy radicals (RO2), formed ubiquitously in many VOC oxidation reactions. The main sink for RO2 is bimolecular reactions with other radicals, HO2, NO or other RO2, and this largely determines the structure of the end products. Organic nitrates form solely from RO2 + NO reactions while accretion products (“dimers”) solely from RO2 + RO2 reactions. The RO2 + NO reaction also converts NO into NO2, making it a net source for O3 through NO2 photolysis. There is a highly nonlinear relationship between O3, NOx, and VOC. Understanding the O3 formation sensitivity to changes in VOC and NOx is crucial for making optimal mitigation policies to control O3 concentrations. However, determining the specific O3 formation regimes (either VOC-limited or NOx-limited) remains challenging in diverse environmental conditions. In this work we assessed whether HOM measurements can function as a real-time indicator for the O3 formation sensitivity based on the hypothesis that HOM compositions can describe the relative importance of NO as a terminator for RO2. Given the fast formation and short lifetimes of the low-volatile HOM (timescale of minutes), they describe the instantaneous chemical regime of the atmosphere. In this work, we conducted a series of monoterpene oxidation experiments in our chamber while varying the concentrations of NOx and VOC under different NO2 photolysis rates. We also measured the relative concentrations of HOM of different types (dimers, nitrate-containing monomers, and non-nitrate monomers) and used ratios between these to estimate the O3 formation sensitivity. We find that for this simple system, the O3 sensitivity could be described very well based on the HOM measurements. Future work will focus on determining to what extent this approach can be applied in more complex atmospheric environments. Ambient measurements of HOM have become increasingly common during the last decade, and therefore we expect that there already are a large amount groups with available data for testing this approach.
Exploring the vertical extent and deepening mechanisms of cut-off lows in the Southern Hemisphere: insights from eddy kinetic energy analysis
Authors: Pinheiro Henri Rossi , Hodges Kevin Ivan , Gan Manoel Alonso
Published: September 2023

Abstract. Downstream baroclinic development is a process involving the generation and redistribution of eddy kinetic energy (EKE) from upstream to downstream regions of baroclinic waves. While it is recognized that downstream baroclinic development plays a fundamental role in the development of cut-off lows (COLs), the mechanisms that govern their deepening are not yet fully understood. This study employs a track matching based-approach applied to the ERA-Interim reanalysis to examine the vertical extent of COLs in the Southern Hemisphere and elucidate the potential mechanisms contributing to their deepening. By analyzing the relative contributions within the EKE budget, we reveal that the deepening of COLs is primarily governed by the interplay between baroclinic processes and oriented ageostrophic fluxes. These fluxes act as conduits for importing kinetic energy from the upstream mid-latitude jet into the COL system. While this phenomenon is common across all COLs, our investigation reveals that the dynamical processes are notably more vigorous in deep structure COLs compared to their shallow counterparts. In addition, the COL vertical extent is influenced by diabatic processes and regional factors such as topography that modifies the characteristics of Rossby waves and their breaking. Understanding the key features of the vertical extent and deepening mechanisms of COLs is crucial for accurate forecasting, as it provides valuable information on the dynamics and evolution of these systems.
Assessing the Sensitivity of Aerosol Mass Budget and Effective Radiative Forcing to Horizontal Grid Spacing in E3SMv1 Using A Regional Refinement Approach
Authors: Li Jianfeng , Zhang Kai , Hassan Taufiq , Zhang Shixuan , Ma Po-Lun , Singh Balwinder , Yan Qiyang , Huang Huilin
Published: September 2023

Abstract. Atmospheric aerosols have important impacts on air quality and the Earth-atmospheric energy balance. However, as computing power is limited, Earth system models generally use coarse spatial grids and parameterize finer-scale atmospheric processes. These parameterizations and the simulation of atmospheric aerosols are often sensitive to model horizontal resolutions. Understanding the sensitivities is necessary for the development of Earth system models at higher resolutions with the deployment of more powerful supercomputers. Using the Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM) version 1, this study investigates the impact of horizontal grid spacing on the simulated aerosol mass budget, aerosol-cloud interactions, and the effective radiative forcing of anthropogenic aerosols (ERFaer) over the contiguous United States. We examine the resolution sensitivity by comparing the nudged simulation results for 2016 from the low-resolution model (LR) and the regional refinement model (RRM). As expected, the simulated emissions of natural dust, sea salt, and marine organic matter are substantially higher in the RRM than in the LR. In addition, RRM simulates stronger aqueous-phase production of sulfate through the enhanced oxidation of sulfur dioxide by hydrogen peroxide due to increased cloud liquid water content. In contrast, the gas-phase chemical production of sulfate is slightly suppressed. The RRM resolves more large-scale precipitation and produces less convective precipitation than the LR, leading to increased (decreased) aerosol wet scavenging by large-scale (convective) precipitation. Regarding aerosol effects on clouds, RRM produces larger temporal variabilities of large-scale liquid cloud fractions than LR, resulting in increased microphysical cloud processing of aerosols (more interstitial aerosols are converted to cloud-borne aerosols via aerosol activation) in RRM. Water vapor condensation is also enhanced in RRM compared to LR. Consequently, the RRM simulation produces more cloud droplets, a larger cloud droplet radius, a higher liquid water path, and a larger cloud optical depth than the LR simulation. A comparison of the present-day and pre-industrial simulations indicates that, for this contiguous United States domain, the higher resolution increases ERFaer at the top of the model by about 12 %, which is mainly attributed to the strengthened indirect effect associated with aerosol-cloud interactions.
COVID-19, Employment, and Quality of Life Among People Living With HIV
Authors: Chiu Yung-Chen Jen , Boomer KB , Conyers Liza M. , Misrok Mark
Published: September 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic led to substantial changes in the work conditions related to employment status and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of many people. The pandemic also magnified systemic inequities among marginalized groups, including people with disabilities and chronic illnesses, and people living with HIV (PLHIV). The purpose of this study is to (a) understand PLHIV’s employment status, employment needs, and use of employment services during the COVID-19 pandemic; and (b) to examine the factors associated with HRQOL among both employed and unemployed PLHIV during the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional survey study was conducted from 2020 to 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in the U.S. We used both online surveys and structured phone interviews for data collection. A total of 759 responses were used in the current analysis. Study findings show that 65.5% of the employed participants experienced changes in work conditions (i.e., layoffs, reduced work hours, furloughs) and 73% of the unemployed participants reported that the pandemic had an impact on their interest and/or ability to enter employment. Our results show that concern about contracting COVID-19 at work or commuting to work, and employment status have significant relationships with HRQOL. Implications for rehabilitation counseling practice and research are discussed.
Resource integration in the electric vehicle ecosystem from a user perspective in Australia
Authors:   , Alotaibi Awatif Khalid B.
Published: September 2023

This thesis investigates the integration of resources in electric vehicle (EV) ecosystems from a user perspective, addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with privacy concerns and value co-creation. By applying a service-dominant logic and an enhanced APCO model, the study explores the factors influencing resource integration and identifies the key components of an EV ecosystem. The findings provide valuable insights into users' behaviors and interactions within the EV ecosystem, benefiting EV manufacturers and service providers in developing user-centered strategies for successful EV adoption and utilization.
Consonance and dissonance: Musical specialist language and characters in fiction
Authors:   , Croft Jessica
Published: September 2023

This project examined creative techniques of characterisation and musical specialist language to create a modern classical musician character constructed from a musician’s experiences rather than generic tropes often found in fiction. Practice-led research and a reflective framework applied to the author’s musicianship informed three short stories of speculative fiction, while literary code-switching techniques facilitated the inclusion of musical language. Therefore, this project attempted to bridge the gap between the musician experience and fictional representation in a way that is consonant with a musician’s experience of musicianship.
Leveraging deep-learned object detectors for real-world semantic localization and mapping
Authors:   , Nicholson Lachlan
Published: September 2023

This PhD thesis explores how to make robots and autonomous systems smarter and more capable in uncharted spaces. The author combines techniques from the established field of Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) with advancements in Machine Learning and Object Detection. The focus is on creating semantically meaningful maps without relying on pre-known information about the environment. The research delves into the effects of partially observed objects and evaluates solutions for this issue. Lastly, the work illustrates a method for identifying and tracking objects based on visual data, making the overall process more efficient and applicable to real-world scenarios.
Comparison of Isolated or Combined Static Stretching and Foam Rolling on Knee Extensors’ Function
Authors: Kasahara Kazuki , Konrad Andreas , Yoshida Riku , Murakami Yuta , Sato Shigeru , Koizumi Ryoma , Behm David G. , Nakamura Masatoshi
Published: September 2023

Static stretching (SS), foam rolling (FR), and a combination of both are used as warm-ups for sports and training. However, no reports have compared or examined the warm-up effects of short-term interventions (i.e., 30-s). Therefore, this study was designed to compare and examine the effects of short-term SS, FR, and SS+FR on knee extensors. The dominant knee extensors of 14 male university students (22.0 ± 1.3 years old) were tested. Five conditions were randomized: 60-s SS, 60-s FR, 30-s SS+ 30-s FR, 30-s SS, and 30-s FR to examine differences in intervention method, duration, and combined. The measures were knee flexion range of motion (ROM), pain pressure threshold (PPT), tissue hardness, maximum voluntary contraction-isometric (MVC-ISO), and MVC-concentric (MVC-CON) torques, measured before and after the intervention. Knee flexion ROM (d = 0.40, d = 0.59, d = 0.54, d = 0.59, d = 0.52 respectively) and PPT (d = 0.77, d = 0.60, d = 0.90, d = 0.74, d = 0.52, respectively) were significantly increased (p < 0.01), and tissue hardness (d = -0.79, d = -0.63, d = -0.53, d = -0.59, d = -0.72, respectively) was significantly decreased (p < 0.01) in all conditions. However, MVC-ISO decreased significantly (p < 0.01) in the 60-s SS and 30-s SS conditions but did not affect MVC-CON in all conditions. The results of this study revealed that SS, FR, and SS+FR interventions for a short-term as a warm-up before exercise were effective in increasing ROM, PPT, and decreasing tissue hardness. However, SS intervention with more than 30-s on the knee extensors decreased muscle strength, so short-term FR intervention is recommended when the goal is to increase ROM while maintaining both MVC-ISO and MVC-CON torques. Similarly, a short-term FR intervention after a short-term SS can eliminate the effect of strength impairments.
Maximal and Submaximal Intensity Isometric Knee Extensions Induce an Underestimation of Time Estimates with Both Younger And Older Adults: A Randomized Crossover Trial
Authors: Graham Andrew Paul , Gardner Hayley , Chaabene Helmi , Talpey Scott , Alizadeh Shahab , Behm David G.
Published: September 2023

Our perception of time plays a critical role in nearly all daily activities and especially in sports. There are no studies that have investigated and compared time perception during exercise in young and older adults. Thus, this study aimed to compare the effects of exercise on time perception between younger and older adult populations. Thirty-three recreationally active participants were recruited and assigned to either the younger (university students, 9 males and 10 females) or older adults (>60 years, 8 males and 6 females). All participants completed four exercise conditions over two sessions on separate days: approximately 30-seconds of knee extensors 100%, 60% and 10% of maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC), and control (no contractions). Prospective time perception was estimated (at 5-, 10-, 20-, and 30-seconds) at the beginning of each session and while performing the exercise. A main effect for condition (p < 0.001, d = 1.06) with subsequent post-hoc tests indicated participants significantly underestimated (estimated time was shorter than chronological time) time in all three exercise conditions compared to the control. There were no significant age group differences. In conclusion, exercise underestimated time estimates regardless of intensity or age. This questions the postulated intensity-dependent relationship between exercise and time perception. While older adults were expected to be less accurate in their time estimates, they may have been able to adopt alternative strategies for age-related changes in their internal clock, resulting in no significant age group differences.
Ideología y mitos del amor romántico en los dating shows. Estudio de audiencia de La isla de las tentaciones
Authors: Rebollo-Bueno Sara
Published: September 2023

El amor romántico y sus mitos son factores de riesgo cuando de violencia de género se trata; un amor idealizado, todopoderosos, basado en mandatos de género y en la idea de la pareja como propiedad privada, por lo que se entiende mejor en términos liberales y capitalistas. Ante esto, y conociendo la función educativa de los medios, la sociedad occidental, donde este modelo de amor ha arraigado, debe plantearse si la audiencia comulga con dichos mitos e ideología. Tras el éxito de La isla de las tentaciones, el presente estudio tiene como objetivo analizar la audiencia del programa en relación con dos aspectos: (1) mitos asumidos y rechazados e (2) ideología con la que se autodefinen los televidentes. Para ello, se ha aplicado una metodología compuesta por un focus group y una encuesta; permitiendo vislumbrar, por ejemplo, cómo el mito de la fidelidad o el de la omnipotencia son primordiales para los televidentes.
Socioeconomic and Demographic Risk Factors of Child Sexual Abuse in Pakistan: A Case Study of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
Authors: Zareena  , Nazir Naila , Ali Shahid
Published: September 2023

Child sexual abuse is a harsh reality and a threat of harm to children. Pakistan’s high population growth and increasing poverty has resulted in child labor on streets. Children are exposed to all forms of abuse including sexual exploitation. The main objective of this study is to find out the risk factors of child sexual abuse. The present study has been conducted in the capital city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. The respondents have been selected from places where children are found most often, selling products, or wondering in search of jobs. Primary data was collected through semi-structured questionnaire using snowball sampling.  The total response was found at 50, including Pakistani and Afghan refugees’ children. According to the results 76% children are deprived of their parents’ proper attention, 96% are very poor and just earning below Rs. 8000, 66% are in the age group of 8 to 12 years, 72% of the respondents have only one room in their house, 78% respondents are not enrolled in school; about 22 % sample respondents left the school early, 64% of the respondent having large family size (family members more then 6), and 98% of the victims were out of homes for earnings. It is concluded that the main risk factors of child abuse consist of poverty, child labor, large family size, school dropout, and low parental warmth. With respect to most of the variables, no significant difference was found between the two nationals.
The Queen of the Violin
Authors: Nagel-Frazel Maeve
Published: September 2023

The commercialized nineteenth century lyceum circuit provided the vehicle for Camilla Urso (1840-1902) to become America's first celebrity female violinist. Vizualizing six seasons between 1873-83 where Urso toured under lyceum bureau management in digital maps of my own creation, I argue industrialized transportation networks combined with the commercialized advertising and publicity of the lyceum circuit created a popular concert model that expanded Urso's audience and raised her concert fees. Urso's time on the lyceum circuit laid the foundation for her transnational career. Urso was never solely a lyceum musician, though exploring the role of lyceums and their bureaus in her career plays a key role in determining how she rose to fame and became America's most celebrated female violinist. Futhermore, Urso's lyceum career argues for classical music as a rural and commercial phenomenon of American popular culture in the nineteenth century.
The Economic Analysis of Cross-Border Migration: A Case Study of Lahore, Pakistan
Authors: Tasleem Zerish , Hatim Muhammad , Ghaffar Waseem , Khurshid Misbah , Shahzad Eesha
Published: September 2023

The migrant entrepreneurs’ activities increasingly spread beyond national borders as they travel and move goods between countries. Yet, research still portrays a static and homogeneous picture of the phenomenon, which disregards complex biographies, evolving along multiple places over time, and cross-border activities beyond the origin and destination country. In response, this article uses a time-geographic and biographic approach, which allows for a more dynamic investigation of the different localities involved in migrants’ entrepreneurial projects and the evolution of cross-border resources throughout their history of migration. The presented study is based on quantitative research data collection through the distribution of 186 questionnaires among the educated faculty of the University of Management and Technology, Lahore. Because most research participants have multiple migration experiences and are female, it provides insights into understudied groups within the field. This article concludes that the lack of resource, poverty, and unemployment in Pakistan is the reason for the migration of educated people from Pakistan to abroad. In contrast to the classic literature, it highlights that the cross-border engagement of migrants often exceeds the origin–destination binary. Knowledge of economic and institutional environments, professional and intimate contacts, as well as other competencies that interviewees have developed within different localities and episodes of their mobile biographies, become important resources in this regard. Moreover, the study offers a nuanced view of the constraints experienced and strategies employed by different groups of migrants according to their position in society.
Profession recommendation based on multiple intelligence for high school students
Authors: Setyadi Heribertus Ary , Supriyanta Supriyanta , Ruswanti Diyah , Wahyuningsih Hartati Dyah
Published: September 2023

One of the problems students often face is the lack of understanding of their interests and talents which will cause confusion in making future study choices and career plans. Career selection is an expression of personality into the world of work followed by identification of certain occupational stereotypes. Eight intelligences according to dr. Howard Gardner is linguistic, logical, mathematical, visual spatial, musical, kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist. This research purpose is to develop a system that produces information and professional recommendations that are in accordance with multiple intelligences of prospective high school students using a combination of Bayes' theorem and weighted product (WP) method. User’s preference value is calculated using the Bayes Theorem method to give each multiple intelligence value which is a criterion. WP method calculation to find professions that match user preferences. Weight of each criterion needed in WP method is calculated by Rank Order Centroid method. WP calculation will produce a ranking of 3 professions according to the input from the user. From system testing results that compared to results from experts, an accuracy of 67.33% is obtained. Based on the accuracy value, it can be said that the accuracy level system is quite good.
Lecturer engagement mediates the effect of transformational leadership and training on lecturer performance and compensation moderates the effect of lecturer engagement on lecturer performance
Authors: Triyono Aris , Budiyanto Budiyanto , Agustedi Agustedi
Published: September 2023

This study chose Contingency Theory as a theoretical perspective to empirically investigate the role of transformational leadership, training, lecturer engagement, and compensation in improving lecturer performance. The research respondents were 166 lecturers at the College of Economics in Riau Province. The data was processed using PLS Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). This study proposes lecturer engagement and compensation as a strategy to improve lecturer performance. From the results, it was clear that transformational leadership and education and training affected lecturer performance, lecturer engagement played a role in mediating the effect of leadership and training on lecturer performance, and compensation moderated the effect of lecturer engagement on lecturer performance. These results reinforce the Contingency Theory which states that individual and organizational performance depends on the motivational system and the extent to which the leader has control and influence in certain situations.
STUDY OF THE AWARENESS AND READINESS TO ACT IN DISASTERS OF FOREIGN CITIZENS TEMPORARILY RESIDING IN THE CITY OF PLEVEN
Authors:   Department of Hygiene, Medical Ecology, Occupational Diseases and MBS Sector, Medical University, Pleven, Bulgaria., Vasileva Rositza , Georgiev Anton ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University, Pleven, Bulgaria., Kostadinova Penka ,   Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, Medical University - Pleven, Bulgaria.
Published: September 2023

According to official data from EM-DAT (the International Disaster Database for Disaster Epidemiology) in 2021, the number of catastrophic events related to natural disasters worldwide was 432, exceeding the average annual number of 347 from 2001 – 2020. In this context, a study involving 240 citizens from 31 different countries who were temporarily residing in the city of Pleven was conducted. This study aimed to gauge their willingness to take adequate action and provide medical assistance in various disasters. All foreign citizens temporarily residing in Pleven had experienced a disaster situation, with over half having experienced more than one. However, the awareness among these two analyzed groups about potential disaster threats was found to be very low. Our study revealed low awareness and a lack of willingness to act during disasters. Only 20% were familiar with early warning sirens; more than half did not have home or property insurance; 88% did not possess an evacuation backpack; and only 15% were knowledgeable about collective remedies. The study's results highlight the need for systematic, in-depth work from responsible institutions to prepare foreigners for potential disasters and accidents.
Research Data Management Curriculum of the Research Data Services at the University Library Duisburg-Essen
Authors: Leimer Sophia , Hendriks Sonja , Korte Lisa , Stegemann Jessica , Stock Sarah Ann , Timm Henning , Rehwald Stephanie
Published: September 2023

Reproducible and transparent science requires good research data management (RDM). However, researchers are often not familiar with how to appropriately handle research data, publication options, legal aspects, and the multitude of available software tools. To support scientists at the University of Duisburg-Essen in gaining RDM knowledge and competencies, the Research Data Services developed a structured teaching program – the RDM Curriculum – for researchers from different disciplines and career levels.

The RDM Curriculum is separated into a basic and an advanced module. In the basic module, participants can select from three full-day courses that address the basics of RDM with different disciplinary focus. The advanced module consists of various 2 hour online hands-on courses on diverse RDM topics and tools. As incentive to attend multiple courses, participants can earn the RDM Badge of the University Library Duisburg-Essen. The curriculum program is complemented by specialized RDM courses and self-learning materials.

With the RDM Curriculum, we created an easily accessible and individually selectable RDM course offer that enables researchers to gain discipline-specific and individually relevant RDM knowledge. The curriculum structure can gradually be expanded to further target groups (e.g. students) and allows for continuously adding new contents in the advanced module. The high request for the RDM Badge after the first iteration of the RDM Curriculum in the winter semester 2022/2023 confirmed the positive effect of incentives. Consequently, we are planning to establish a Data Champion Award as appreciation of RDM achievements and to showcase best-practice examples at the University of Duisburg-Essen.