bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Safety and Efficacy of Two Different Concentrations of Ketamine and Propofol Combinations in Cataract Surgery: A Double-blind Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Shafa Amir , Heydari Seyed Morteza , Shetabi Hamidreza , Peyman Alireza , Najafiani Maryam
Published: January 2023

Background: Due to the importance of appropriate sedation and immobility of the patient in cataract surgery, this study was performed to compare the safety and efficacy of a combination of ketamine and propofol (ketofol) in two different ratios. Materials and Methods: This double-blind, randomized clinical trial was carried out on patients who underwent cataract surgery in Feyz Hospital, Isfahan, Iran. Patients were randomly divided into group I (n=30, ketamine/propofol 2:1 ratio) and group II (n=30, ketamine/propofol 4:1 ratio). The quality of sedation (using Ramsay sedation scale [RSS]), cardiovascular parameters such as systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), arterial blood pressure, SPO2, and heart rate, as well as patient and surgeon satisfaction, were evaluated in both groups. Results: The SPO2 and heart rate were significantly lower and higher in group I than in group II during various surgery times, respectively (P=<0.0001 for both comparisons). In terms of patient and surgeon satisfaction, it was found that no patient was dissatisfied with the sedation status in group II, while four patients (13.3%) in group I were dissatisfied (P=0.005). However, RSS, SBP, and DBP were significantly different between the two groups (P>0.05 for all comparisons). Conclusion: It seems that the use of lower ketamine doses in combination with propofol (4:1) is a safe and preferable option to provide sedation in cataract surgery.
Impact of Fintech on the Financial Stability of Banks: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Kamal Asghar , Ali Muhammad Sadil , Khan Muhammad Mahmood shah
Published: January 2023

In recent decades, financial technology and stability have been debated and studied for decades. This study examines the relationship between financial technology (Fintech) and global bank financial stability. The study collected articles from research databases for this (Science Direct, Welly, Emerald, Springer Link, Google Scholar, and Research Gate). We map the financial technology–financial stability research domain and identify key developments and patterns from 1995 to 2022 using peer-reviewed articles. Financial technology's theoretical relationship to financial stability is also examined. Fintech, financial stability, and determinants are examined. This paper builds a comprehensive model of the relationship between Fintech and banking sector financial stability. Banking sectors use financial technology and financial stability practices to achieve financial stability goals and gain competitive advantages. Financial technology has increased the global banking sector financial stability.
Footwork Training in Colleges' Female Badminton Players: Focusing Performance Outcomes of Strength and Agility
Authors: Batool Mehak , Mehmood Sajid , Bashir Muhammad Tahir
Published: January 2023

Variety of research has shown that footwork training could be beneficial for various aspects of fitness components required for the game of badminton. The main purpose of the current study is to test whether footwork training is beneficial for the strength and agility of colleges badminton players. The sample of the study consisted of 40 college badminton players who were equally divided into two different groups n=20 Experimental Group (EG) and n=20 Control Group (CG). A pre-test and post-test experimental research design was used to conduct the study. Handgrip dynamometer was used to measure the strength of the participants while, Illinois Agility Test (IAT) was applied to measure the agility of the participants. Paired sample-test was used to test the hypotheses. Results indicated significant improvement in the agility of the experimental group (p < .05), however; the control group did not produce any significant improvement (p > .05. It is concluded that footwork training that continued for 6 weeks produced effective results on strength and agility of badminton players at the college level.
Problems in Assimilation of English Words for Undergraduate Level Students in Hazara University
Authors: Ullah Tariq , Shahabullah  , Khan Arif
Published: January 2023

This present study has focused on the problems in the assimilation of English words for undergraduates in Hazara University. A survey descriptive design was used to collect data from fifty undergraduates selected through convenient-non probability sampling technique who were asked to comprehend the assimilation process in certain words in the selected clips from English movies. To measure the problems in assimilation for the students, the
students were asked to reproduce the same speech. The statistical analysis of the data shows that undergraduates did not have any major issues in the comprehension of the assimilated sounds in English words as they identified the assimilated sounds from the available lexical items and the speech context itself. The findings of the study show that students had fewer issues regarding the comprehension of the assimilated speech by native speakers than the issues they had while reproducing the same speech in spoken form themselves. In light of the findings of the study, it is suggested that due attention should be given to speaking skills in order to eliminate issues of assimilation in connected speech.
Nowy ład instytucjonalny w pomocy społecznej w ocenie pracowników socjalnych
Authors: Gagacka Maria
Published: January 2023

Celem artykułu jest analiza czynników determinujących postrzeganie kierunku instytucjonalnych przemian sektora pomocy społecznej przez pracowników socjalnych. Wyniki przeprowadzonych badań potwierdzają, że proces percepcji tak wielowymiarowego konstruktu, jak aprobata dla zmian w systemie pomocy społecznej został zdominowany przez perspektywę własnych możliwości rozwojowych i warunków osiągania sprawstwa i podmiotowości. Selektywność czynników percepcji zmian w systemie pomocy społecznej odzwierciedla orientację aksjologiczną, oczekiwania i doświadczenia pracowników socjalnych. W badaniach zidentyfikowano także dziewięć wymiarów postrzegania zmian w systemie pomocy społecznej, które wyjaśniają 61,84% całkowitej wariancji, oraz skonstruowano model pomiarowy. Dzięki niemu ustalono, że najwyżej ocenianym wymiarem zmian w systemie pomocy społecznej jest możliwość rozwoju osobistego, poczucie sprawstwa i podmiotowości. Wymiarami o nieco niższym poziomie są te odnoszące się do organizacyjnego uczenia się, nowych akcentów w zasadach pracy socjalnej, takich jak indywidualizacja, decentralizacja, nacisk na prace środowiskową, solidaryzm i wspólnotowość. Uzyskane wyniki pokazują głębokie zakorzenienie pracowników socjalnych w wartościach, na których opiera się środowiskowa praca socjalna.
Idee i wartości katolickiej nauki społecznej a państwo dobrobytu w Polsce
Authors: Fel Stanisław , Michaluk Kamil
Published: January 2023

Wyniki wielu badań potwierdzają, że religia jest jednym z ważnych czynników wpływających na wybór modelu państwa dobrobytu. W przypadku dość homogenicznej religijnie Polski duży wpływ powinny mieć idee i wartości katolickiej nauki społecznej. Chociaż po upadku komunizmu istniało społeczne oczekiwanie wprowadzenia rozwiązań wzorowanych na Republice Federalnej Niemiec, wybrano jednak odmienną drogę transformacji społeczno-gospodarczej, a w konsekwencji inny model zabezpieczeń społecznych. Celem artykułu jest ukazanie faktycznego oddziaływania idei i wartości zawartych w katolickiej nauce społecznej na kształtowanie się rozwiązań państwa dobrobytu w Polsce.
Evaluation Study of Electric Submersible Pump (ESP) IND-1000 Pump Model with Analysis of the Flow Rate of Crude Oil in Production Well
Authors: Agriandita Isnani , Kamid Abdul , Wijaya Reza Luthfi Atha
Published: January 2023

ESP is an artificial lift with the principle of a centrifugal pump, where the production fluid that enters through the intake will be thrown by the impeller into the diffuser which will then be directed to the impeller above it so that this process repeats until the production fluid reaches the surface. The longer the production well is produced, the smaller or weakened the Pwf pressure will be, therefore an evaluation is needed in order to produce optimal production. The data needed include: well production rate (Qo), well flow pressure (Pwf), Pump Intake Pressure (PIP), Total Dynamic Head (TDH), Pump type, namely IND-1000 pump, Number of stages, Type of motor, HP motor, motor voltage, Electric current, OD motor, Total voltage, and Total starting voltage. The evaluation methodology used is to determine the optimum production rate through IPR calculations using the vogel method, Pump Intake Pressure (PIP), Total Dynamic Head (TDH), number of stages, and horse power (HHP). From the results of this evaluation, the optimal production rate (Qopt) value was obtained, which was 988.552 BPD. This optimal production rate value is still included in the capacity range, which is between 600-1260 BFPD. Because the optimal production rate is still within the range capacity, this production well does not require a new pump replacement.
Midwifery Student's Satisfaction Analysis of Laboratory Service with Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) Method
Authors: Rosdiana Meta , Puspita Rina
Published: January 2023

The laboratory­ is a place to apply theory, apply theoretical knowledge, and so on, equipped with tools and facilities with adequate quantity and quality. Service quality/satisfaction is everything that focuses on the efforts made to meet the needs and desires of users accompanied by accuracy in delivering them to create balanced suitability with user expectations. This study aims to analyze the satisfaction of midwifery students with laboratory services using the Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) method at STIK Siti Khadijah Palembang and as an evaluation material in maximizing the quality of the midwifery study program. Simple random sampling technique, covering 80 students of midwifery students at levels 1, 2, and 3 starting on August 9 to August 15, 2022. This study resulted in the quality of service received by students not as expected, still incomplete hand washing facilities that can be used, lack of available toilets, and places of worship in the laboratory besides the lack of internet facilities in this case internet access is not yet available or not all lecturers/students can access the internet in the midwifery laboratory, it is hoped that improvements can be made to the priority of attributes that are in quadrant 1.
Características anatómicas y funcionales de la glándula parótida. Una revision de la literatura.
Authors: Córdova López Andrea Karina , Cajas Guamán María , Crespo-Alvarez Pamela , Pineda-Álvarez David
Published: January 2023

Objetivo: el objetivo de esta revisión fue analizar la literatura existente y conocer con exactitud las características anatómicas, histológicas y fisiológicas de la glándula parótida. Materiales y métodos: para esta revisión se realizó una búsqueda en bases electrónicas como: Embase, América Latina y el Caribe Ciencias de la Salud (LILACS), LIVIVO, PubMed (incluyendo Medline), Ovid, Science Direct, Scopus y Biblioteca Cochrane, con año de publicación desde 2014 hasta el presente año 2020. Resultados: se identificaron 1373 artículos, de los cuales después de aplicar los criterios de inclusión y exclusión, se incluyeron 16 en el análisis. Conclusión: la glándula parótida aporta 45% de saliva, la cual interviene en funciones esenciales como es: la digestión, lubricación y protección de tejidos de la cavidad bucal; por lo que, es importante el conocimiento de esta que facilita el reconocimiento de síntomas o signos relacionados con la disfunción de esta glándula.

Palabras claves: Glándulas salivales, Glándula parótida, Diagnóstico, Anatomía, Patología
Relación entre CPOD y limitación en comer alimentos en escolares de 12 años de la parroquia San Sebastián Cuenca-Ecuador 2016
Authors: Alvarado Montaleza Pablo Roberto , Molina-Barahona Magdalena , Paladines-Calle Stephany
Published: January 2023

Objetivo: fue relacionar el índice CPOD y la limitación en la ingesta de alimentos en escolares de 12 años de la parroquia SanSebastián en la ciudad de Cuenca-Ecuador. Materiales y métodos: fue descriptivo, relacional de temporalidad retrospectiva,en el cual se empleó una muestra de 281 fichas que pertenecen al estudio del mapa epidemiológico para escolares de laparroquia San Sebastián, los datos fueron analizados en el programa estadístico SPSS, donde se realizó estadística descriptivapara cada una de las variables y para medir la correlación entre ellas se efectuó la prueba no paramétrica Tau b de Kendall.Resultados: fue bajo para todas las variables establecidas; CPOD 35,2% (Femenino), 40,5% (Masculino), impacto en eldesempeño de comer 59,4% - 56,9% y la severidad en la limitación comparte resultados con el impacto. Conclusiones: seobtuvo que existe una muy baja correlación entre el índice CPOD y la limitación a la hora de comer alimentos. Se observó queestos resultados pueden tener relación con las personas que presentan una salud bucodental defectuosa a lo largo del tiempo seacostumbran a ello por lo cual no perciben molestias o sintomatología a causa de la instauración de algún proceso patológico.Por lo que es primordial promover el cuidado de la salud bucodental y realizar chequeos odontológicos periódicos para mantener un equilibrio en el sistema estomatognático y de esta manera evitar el desarrollo y la evolución de patologías que se puedenpresentar a nivel bucal
Rol de la saliva en la identificación SARS-CoV-2
Authors: Crespo Crespo Cristina Mercedes , Pesántez-Crespo Jessica Karolina , Castillo-Solano Freddy Damián
Published: January 2023

El objetivo fue evaluar el rol de las pruebas en saliva para el diagnóstico del COVID-19. Metodología fue un estudio de revisiónde la literatura entre los meses de julio a noviembre del 2020, los idiomas fueron español e inglés, los artículos sobre el temase consultaron en las bases científicas PubMed, Scopus, Redalyc, Google Scholar, Ebscohost, SciELO, y Springer, se incluyeron investigaciones sistemáticas cortas, ensayos clínicos pilotos, revisiones de literatura, cartas al editor e información de undocumento electrónico debidamente contrastado. Los principales resultados que se resaltan llevan a determinar que el diagnóstico de SARS-CoV-2 en saliva sería un procedimiento no invasivo, permite una detección rápida y temprana de la enfermedad,que permitiría seguimiento y reduce riesgo de transmisión nosocomial, es útil en el reemplazo de hisopados nasofaríngeoscuando ello esté contraindicado; además los especímenes salivales, resultan confiables en los análisis moleculares, en razón desu auto colección minimizando errores por el traslado de la muestra, el costo es menor, es poco invasivo, ello especialmente útilsi se realizan procedimientos epidemiológicos con recursos limitados. Conclusiones: la evidencia cada vez es mayor al encontrar a la saliva como el fluido que ofrece varios beneficios para el diagnóstico del Covid-19, entre ellos la sencillez del proceso,el costo y especialmente el poder detectar la enfermedad en etapas iniciales.
Caninos retenidos, características clínicas, métodos diagnósticos y tratamiento odontológico. Revisión bibliográfica.
Authors: Sánchez Velásquez Jhonatan , Barahona Rocio Magdalena Molina
Published: January 2023

Los caninos son los dientes con mayor prevalencia de retención después de los terceros molares. La frecuencia de impactación varía dependiendo la zona geográfica en donde se aplique el estudio, constatando que su incidencia varía entre 0,2 al 7%. Es importante determinar la posición, angulación y compromiso con anatomía crítica en la fase diagnóstica. Hoy en día la Tomografía Computarizada de Haz Cónico (Cone Beam) es considerado el método diagnóstico Gold estándar para su localización, sin embargo, diversos métodos de diagnóstico con técnicas bidimensionales son utilizados por sus bajos costos. El tratamiento idóneo en estos casos es el interceptivo, es decir aquel que evita que los caninos causen alteraciones en la anatomía crítica a largo plazo, sin embargo, si esto ya se ha producido el tratamiento combinado de cirugía y ortodoncia se usa para tratar los caninos impactados en la dentición permanente. Desafortunadamente todos los métodos disponibles para la terapéutica de esta afección se encuentran dispersos por lo que el propósito de esta revisión es recopilar evidencia científica relacionada con los métodos diagnósticos y terapéuticos para un adecuado pronóstico de caninos retenidos, incluidos o impactados.
Cirugía de avance maxilo-mandibular como tratamiento alternativo del Apnea Obstructiva del Sueño: Revisión de Literatura.
Authors: Izurieta galarza Priscila fernanda , Ramos Montiel Ronald Roosevelt , Reinoso Quezada Santiago
Published: January 2023

El Síndrome de Apnea Obstructiva del Sueño (SAOS) se define como un trastorno que representa episodios de obstrucción total del flujo aéreo (apnea) o parcial (hipopnea) de las vías respiratorias durante el sueño. El objetivo de esta revisión de la literatura fue analizar información de relevancia acerca de la cirugía de avance maxilo mandibular (AMM) como una alternativa en el tratamiento del síndrome de apnea obstructiva del sueño.  En la que, se consultaron las bases de datos electrónicas como: Medline, PubMed, Scielo, ElSevier, Healey Library, Web of Science; entre otros, para identificar publicaciones sin límite de fecha, sin distinción de idioma, junto con una búsqueda manual. Como criterios de inclusión se seleccionaron las palabras clave: “Apnea Obstructiva del Sueño”, “Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Ortognáticos”, “Avance Mandibular”, “Dispositivos Oclusales”, en varias combinaciones usando los operadores boleanos OR, AND y NOT, para obtener referencias relevantes para su selección, se tomaron en cuenta varias revisiones de la literatura, casos, ensayos clínicos y estudios de cohortes. Se revisaron un total de 1583 artículos, 41 cumplieron los criterios de inclusión, 21 en idioma español y 20 en idioma inglés. La cirugía de avance maxilo mandibular es una de las mejores alternativas de tratamiento para el SAOS, tiene un promedio de éxito a corto y largo plazo, alrededor de un 98.8% ya que reduce significativamente los episodios de apneas e hipoapneas durante el sueño, mejorando la calidad de vida de los pacientes sometidos al tratamiento.
Armonización de perfil facial en paciente bi-protruso mediante mecánica de baja fricción: Reporte de un caso
Authors: Lazo-Zhumi Manuel Heriberto , Campoverde-Torres Cristian
Published: January 2023

Para lograr cambios y una armonización del perfil facial en pacientes con biprotrusión, en ocasiones se requiere realizar extracciones dentales y emplear mecánicas de baja fricción para obtener resultados estables y satisfactorios. El objetivo del presente artículo es presentar un caso clínico de cambio y armonización de perfil facial realizado mediante extracciones dentales y mecánica de baja fricción con aparatología convencional. Se presenta a la consulta paciente femenina de 22 años de edad, que refiere incomodidad de su apariencia y sonrisa; al examen clínico se determina clase III esquelética leve con patrón mesofacial, perfil biprotruso, mesioclusión molar y canina, mordida abierta anterior, apiñamiento leve superior, apiñamiento moderado inferior y líneas medias coincidentes. En los objetivos del tratamiento se planteó: extracciones de segundos premolares superiores y primeros premolares inferiores, corrección de apiñamiento maxilar y mandibular, conseguir neutroclusión molar y canina, mejorar el resalte, la sobremordida y mantener líneas medias coincidentes.
Ustanowienie poręczenia majątkowego w postępowaniu karnym na tzw. kryptowalucie Bitcoin
Authors: Wielec Marcin , Oręziak Bartłomiej
Published: January 2023

This article concerns the correlation between criminal law and procedure and the technical, technological and civilisation progress in the form of possibility to stand bail in Bitcoin virtual currency (cryptocurrency) in the criminal procedure. The article, firstly, presents introductory remarks to provide information about the analysed subject. Secondly, there is an outline of the essence and mechanism of applying bail in criminal procedure. Thirdly, the process transformation of money as an element of assets is presented. Fourthly, the article presents a categorisation of digital money and an economic qualification of Bitcoin. The above provides a background for argumentation relating to the legal qualification of Bitcoin as money and presentation of the basic threats connected with this cryptocurrency. The article ends with a brief summary containing the authors’ view on the subject of these reflections and a proposal of the desired legal amendments, addressed to the Polish legislator.
Na temat łącznego środka prawnokarnego uwagi de lege ferenda
Authors: Buczek Łukasz
Published: January 2023

This study constitutes a critical evaluation of the normative content of Art. 90 of the Polish Criminal Code which authorizes the so-called aggregate criminal-law measure in the Polish criminal law. Striving for perfection in the regulations in force – understood in the author’s view as their particular unambiguity and their being based on axiology which merits universal endorsement – requires, with respect to the criticized solution, a presentation of remarks containing postulates. The paper concludes with a presentation of the direction which the new wording of Art. 90 of the Polish Criminal Code should take.
The theory of early prosthetic loosening — a concise overview
Authors: Mjöberg Bengt
Published: January 2023

The theory of early prosthetic loosening states that loosening is initiated during or shortly after surgery, and that the subsequent progression of loosening is affected by biomechanical factors and periprosthetic fluid pressure fluctuations. Later and secondary to loosening, wear particles may affect the progression of loosening. The loosening may increase subclinically for a long period of time and may, when detected, be misinterpreted as a late occurrence of loosening. This concise overview presents the essential features of this theory as applied to hip replacements. Aspects discussed are insufficient initial fixation, early loss of fixation, biomechanical factors, periprosthetic fluid pressure fluctuations, periprosthetic osteolysis, and wear particles.
Technological Advancement and Changing Skills: Imperative for a Paradigm Shift in Education Delivery in Zambia
Authors: Mumba Brian
Published: January 2023

Technological advancements in the internet, automation, artificial intelligence and robotics are impacting all areas of our lives, including education. These changes are rapidly influencing the skill set of 21st Century learners born in the internet age. While these changes are taking place, the way children learn continues to be the same. Education reforms embracing these changes are needed to meet the needs of 21st Century learners. Our learners must be prepared to fill various roles as workers, parents, citizens, and consumers. A culture of learning, unlearning and relearning is necessary to apply their knowledge and skills effectively to the rapidly changing world. Therefore, we need a paradigm shift in the education system to address these gaps brought about by technological advancement and changing skills. The paper addresses the learner, instructor, learning environment and the administration side of the education sector. Finally, the paper ends with some suggestions for developing a learner who embraces learning, unlearning and relearning culture.
The Traumas of Displacement and Not Belonging
Authors: Schwartz Susan
Published: January 2023

The integration of the personality opens from the traumatic throes causing despair and confusion manifesting in dissociations in body and psyche. This paper traces the effects of trauma from displacement occurring culturally and psychologically as each affects the other. The perspective of Jungian analytical psychology referencing the concept of the shadow is combined with French psychoanalyst Julia Kristeva referring to the abject. These are diverse yet aligned analytical approaches to widen understanding of the interactions between self and other, psyche and body. The clinical examples are narratives exemplifying the traumas from lacks in belonging to culture, family and self.
Metaphysics uniting theology and science — back to the basics (as in back to the basic assumptions)
Authors: Gamper Johan
Published: January 2023

I have had the fortune to find a way to unite theology and science. It is and has been a bit overwhelming. My aim was to integrate science and hermeneutics but I ended up with a theory that integrates pretty much everything. In this paper I focus the fundamental principle that seems so simple that it could taken for a tautology but it is not. The principle, or, rather, the basic assumption, is that an ontologically homogeneous domain does not cause an ontologically homogeneous domain. By this device all ontologically homogeneous domains are causally closed in relation to other ontologically homogeneous domains. Ontologically heterogeneous domains, on the other hand, are permitted to cause and to be caused by ontologically homogeneous domains. The very first ontologically homogeneous domain, also, is permitted to be caused by an ontologically heterogeneous domain. Science, therefore, would concern inquiries into all ontologically homogeneous and heterogeneous domains except for the first ontologically heterogeneous domain. The first ontologically heterogeneous domain would be the field of interest for theology. Consecutive ontologically homogeneous domains could be the platonic mathematical universe, the physical universe and ourselves as subjects.
On a Loophole in Causal Closure: Reply to Berber & Đorđević
Authors: Gamper Johan
Published: January 2023

In this Reply, I explain why the “loophole view” of causal closure is independent of the reasons why the Principle of the causal closure of the physical was introduced.
An Influence of Ethical Hacking in Civilization
Authors: Patel Yash Naraynbhai , Pandya Darshanaben Dipakkumar , Jadeja Abhijeetsinh
Published: January 2023

There are many positive aspects to the Internet's fast expansion, such as e-commerce, banking, email, and cloud computing, but there is also a negative aspect, such as hacking and backdoors. The first significant issue that governments, businesses, and ordinary people confront globally is hacking, which includes reading other people's emails, stealing their credit card information from an online store, and covertly disclosing secrets to the public Internet. The victims of these hackings might receive assistance from an ethical hacker. This essay discusses ethical hackers, their techniques, attitudes, and methods for assisting clients in identifying and closing security flaws.
Toponimia de Ribeira
Authors: Cabeza Quiles Fernando
Published: January 2023

O filólogo Fernando Cabeza Quiles, autor nesta mesma colección de Toponimia da Estrada (2018) e de Toponimia de Carballo (2020), indaga agora na orixe e significados das 215 formas que designan as entidades de poboación de Ribeira e algún outro accidente do relevo que considerou salientable. Cabeza é un dos principais divulgadores da realidade toponímica do país, socio fundador do Instituto de Estudos Bergantiñáns e membro da Asociación Galega de Onomástica. A colección Terra Nomeada da Real Academia Galega e a Asociación Galega de Onomástica ten como obxectivo recompilar e estudar os nomes de lugar dos concellos de Galicia para saber cal é a súa motivación e o seu significado, o que nos fará máis conscientes da relación co noso pasado, de como se conformou a nosa sociedade, de como é a natureza en que habitamos, a súa fauna e as plantas.
Los presupuestos generales del Estado para 2017
Authors: De Presupuestos Dirección General
Published: January 2023

Los Presupuestos para 2017 afianzan el compromiso con la recuperación económica y el saneamiento de las cuentas públicas, garantizando a su vez el cumplimiento de la senda de consolidación fiscal pactada con la Unión Europea, además de continuar avanzando hacia la situación de equilibrio presupuestario a medio plazo. En este sentido, la existencia de un crecimiento económico sostenible y el mantenimiento del gasto social ponen de manifiesto que la política fiscal que ha sido objeto de implementación, a través del proceso de consolidación fiscal y de las reformas estructurales que han permitido flexibilizar la economía y amortiguar los posibles efectos negativos del mencionado proceso en el corto plazo, ha sido la correcta.
características de la empresa exportadora española (2020)
Authors: Estudios y Evaluación de Instrumentos de Política Comercial Subdirección General de
Published: January 2023

Este artículo tiene por objeto ofrecer una radiografía de la base de empresas exportadoras de bienes de España y analizar su desempeño exportador distinguiendo entre las diferentes clases de empresas según sus características. El análisis realizado revela la importancia en la exportación de empresas que, además, son importadoras, la relevancia de la pertenencia a grupos multinacionales, de capital español o extranjero, o la incidencia del tamaño empresarial y del sector de actividad en el desempeño exportador de la empresa y en su capacidad para acceder a mercados no comunitarios.

Para realizar el análisis se emplean, principalmente, los datos de comercio exterior por características de la empresa de Eurostat (TEC). Las conclusiones alcanzadas pueden ser una referencia útil para la aplicación de la política comercial o para las propias empresas, para la definición de sus estrategias de internacionalización.

El estudio es principalmente de corte transversal para el año 2020 e incluye, cuando resulta posible y de interés, un análisis comparativo con las empresas de las principales economías de la UE-27 y la media del conjunto. Al final, se incluirá un apartado con la evolución con respecto al año anterior, que permitirá analizar el dispar impacto de la pandemia en las empresas exportadoras.
Parameterising Maximum Tsunami Amplitude with Earthquake Moment Magnitude for Trans-Oceanic Tsunamis
Authors: Prastowo Tjipto , Bariyah Asiyah Khoiril , Cholifah Latifatul , Risanti Hilda
Published: January 2023

This study examines a relationship between earthquake size and maximum tsunami amplitude using large earthquakes of M_w> 7.5 that led to trans-Pacific and Indonesian tsunamis. The data were sampled from tide gauges or DART surface buoys for seven Pacific tsunamis (the 2006 Kuril, Russia, 2009 New Zealand, 2011 Tohoku-oki, Japan, 2013 Solomon Island, 2010 Maule, 2014 Iquique, and 2015 Illapel) and six Indonesian tsunamis (the 2004 Indian Ocean, 2006 Pangandaran, 2007 Bengkulu, 2010 Mentawai, 2010 Simeulue, and 2012 Northern Sumatera). We found that the size better scales with M_w instead of other measures when relating to the mean maximum amplitude η. The main finding for the trans-Pacific cases was that the M_w scale is a logarithmic function of the mean amplitude, M_w = 0.77 log η + 8.84, consistent with previous work. For the Indonesian events, it was found that M_w = 1.92 log η + 10.36, reflecting different tsunami dynamics in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The apparent difference is thus attributable to differences in both the topographical complexity and tsunami directivity in the two oceans. This is vital as the results provide insight into the nature of tsunami propagation approaching shorelines hence useful for improved tsunami early warning.
Kids Save Lives Malaysia Handbook for Primary School Children: Development and Usability Study
Authors: Fariduddin Muhamad Nur , Mohamed Mawarni , JAAFAR MOHD JOHAR BIN
Published: January 2023

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is an important global public health issue that leads to death if not recognised and managed early. Integrating Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as part of the educational school programs will increase trained resuscitators within the community. Unfortunately, CPR courses are only available voluntarily, and not part of the Malaysian national curriculum. We report the development of the KIDS SAVE LIVES MALAYSIA (KSLM) handbook for primary school students in Malaysia. An in-depth review of the latest literature, adapting and adopting relevant guidelines for the handbook was conducted. Next, experts ranging from certified American Heart Association (AHA) instructors, language, and primary school teachers were appointed for content validity. Lastly, the drafted handbook was further tested to determine the usability of selected year 4 - 6 students. All items had an I-CVI and S-CVI of 1.00. Four students passed the knowledge test whilst 18 of the students passed the technical skills test. On average, year four (age 10) students’ knowledge and technical skills scores were the highest. As for attitude, year five (age 11) exhibit the highest score. A MANOVA analysis yielded significant effect of the students’ age on the technical skills, F (2,35) = 10.29, p < .001, partial η2 = .370 and attitude, F (2,35) = 13.87, p < .001, partial η2 = .442. The outcomes of this preliminary study make the KSLM handbook worthy of future application towards primary school students across Malaysia.
Smart automatic cooling system with reduced humidity effect for pet house during Covid 19 crisis
Authors: Wan Ismail Wan Zakiah , Ismail Irneza , Ismail Irneza
Published: January 2023

Covid 19 is a pandemic crisis that affects not only human lifestyle but also pet. The crisis halts pets’ social activities and they need to stay at home. Some owners prefer to keep their pets in separate pet enclosure/house due to health issue. The pet enclosure needs to be comfortable as the pets need to stay inside it for quite a long time. Besides, living in middle of the city in Malaysia makes it difficult for people to get a good level of humidity for pets. Thus, this research aims to design and develop an automatic cooling system with reduced humidity effect that can give comfort to the pets for staying many hours inside the pet house. The system uses electronic sensors, peltier, silica gel and Arduino as the system controller. The system relies on Internet of Things (IoT), where the data analysis of the temperature and humidity of pet houses can be done by the users. Particularly, thermoelectric peltier for thermoelectric cooling system, Arduino Uno and NodeMCU ESP8266 Wi-Fi Module are used here. The proposed solution helps to ensure the desired comfort of a pet house, where pet owners can easily and efficiently monitor the temperature and humidity. The system is simple but it still can help maintaining the health and wellbeing of the pets.
Bulk Recycling of Ni-Cr-Mo Dental Alloy - A Sustainable Approach
Authors: Batra Sumeet , Detroja Xitij , Biradar Akash , K Jayaprakash , Mohammed Nada Z , M Rijesh
Published: January 2023

Many dental alloy manufacturers instruct not to recast alloys, but the dental laboratories reuse the casting surplus for economic reasons. It is a controversial topic in dental practice, so the present study attempts to assess the effects of recasting Ni-Cr-Mo alloys. Three sets of alloy pellets were recast. The first set was melted and allowed to solidify. The second and third sets were recast two times and three times, respectively. The elemental composition of all the recast samples was analysed using ED-XRF (Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence) spectrometer. The variation in the chemical composition for the number of recasting was reported. It was observed that the recasting for one time doesn't change the elemental composition to a considerable extent. However, further increase in the number of recasting two and three times, the depletion of the major alloying elements (Ni, Cr, and Mo) was notable. Hence, the current study intends to calculate the exact amount of the depleted elements after each recast. Also, to have a theoretical analysis of the elements necessary for making a master alloy that can be added during the recasting to avoid changes in elemental composition. Moreover, the microstructure of the recast samples was observed using an optical electron microscope (OEM). No drastic variation in the microstructure was observed for the alloy with several melting and solidifying cycles, except for the orientation of the dendritic arm. Furthermore, to confirm the mechanical strength of the recast alloy Vickers microhardness test was conducted. The average microhardness of the base Ni-Cr-Mo alloy was 216 HV, and recasting once does not affect the hardness value. However, the three-time recast alloy showed only a 9% decrement. Finally, it can be concluded that the number of recasting can be as many times provided depleted elements are added in exact proportion after each recast. The current research suggests recycling dental alloys in bulk outside a dental clinic, and a dentist should responsibly segregate different base metal alloys and promote sustainable dentistry.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Modified Peer Instruction in Large Introductory Physics Classes
Authors: Antimirova Tetyana , Kulesza Aleksandra , Noack Andie , Stewart Mary
Published: January 2023

[Introduction]: "This report presents the results of research into the use of collaborative, multiple-choice format questionwriting activities as a supplement to standard peer instruction (PI) methods in a large introductory physics course.  

 

The standard PI method includes posing questions for student reflection and challenging students to identify gaps in their own understanding. A typical PI class session consists of brief lecture segments interposed with short quizzes consisting of conceptual questions, mostly in a multiple-choice format. In large classes, students’ responses are usually collected with the aid of a personal response system. After a first poll of quiz results, students spend a few minutes discussing their choices with two to four peers, attempting to agree on the correct answer. Students in classes that use PI show significant gains in conceptual understanding, as measured by standardized tests. Moreover, the gain in conceptual understanding that results from PI translates into better problem solving skills than for students in traditional lecture-based classes. However, PI pedagogy relies heavily on multiple-choice format questions (MCFQs). Therefore, despite the effectiveness of the PI method, the advantages and disadvantages of using MCFQs for both teaching and evaluation have been a topic of ongoing debate. Although many of the critiques of MCFQs can be surmounted, one fundamental limitation of MCFQs is hard to dismiss. Even proponents of PI acknowledge that using MCFQs means that students do not learn to formulate or articulate their own ideas, and instead select from among the provided responses.   

In response to this limitation, we developed and tested a modified form of PI that includes a supplementary activity prompting students to formulate and articulate their own ideas clearly. The new activity has students work collaboratively in small groups to write MCFQs similar to those used for PI. These activities took place both in class and online. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether the introduction of these MCFQ-writing activities enhanced students’ understanding of fundamental concepts in physics, students’ attitudes towards physics and the degree of student engagement, as compared to the standard PI pedagogy. This study was implemented in PCS120 (Physics I), a required introductory physics course for undergraduate science program students at Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario. PI supported by a personal response system (i.e., clickers) has been used in the course since 2006 and has had a documented positive effect on students’ learning outcomes."
Fate-directed risk assessment of chemical mixtures: a case study for cedarwood essential oil
Authors: Suehring Roxana , Mayer Philipp , Leonards Pim , MacLeod Matthew
Published: January 2023

The environmental risk assessment of UVCBs (i.e., substances of unknown or variable composition, complex reaction products, or biological materials) is challenging due to their inherent complexity. A particular problem is that UVCBs can contain constituents with unidentified chemical structures and/or have variable composition of constituents from batch to batch. Moreover, the composition of a UVCB in the environment is not the same as that of the UVCB in a product, meaning that a risk assessment based on environmental exposure to the UVCB in a product does not represent the actual environmental risk. Here we propose an in silico fate-directed risk assessment framework for UVCBs using cedarwood oil as a case study. The framework uses Monte Carlo simulations and the mass-balance models SimpleTreat and RAIDAR to provide quantitative information on whether unidentified constituents within the physical–chemical property space of a UVCB can be the decisive factor for the environmental risk of the entire UVCB. Thereby the framework provides a robust decision tool to evaluate if a UVCB risk assessment requires additional tests or if the data on known constituents is representative for the risk of the entire UVCB. In the case of cedarwood oil, it could be shown that a risk assessment based on the known constituents (representing around 70% of the overall UVCB by weight) is representative for the environmental risk of the entire UVCB – reducing the need for additional testing and test animals.
Rapamycin-inspired macrocycles with new target specificity
Authors: Guo Zufeng , Hong Sam Y. , Wang Jingxin , Rehan Shahid , Liu Wukun , Peng Hanjing , Das Manisha , Li Wei , Bhat Shridhar , Peiffer Brandon J. , Ullman Brett R. , Ming Tse Chung , Tarmakova Zlatina , Schiene-Fischer Cordelia , Fischer Gunter , Coe Imogen , Paavilainen Ville O. , Sun Zhaoli , Liu Jun O.
Published: January 2023

Rapamycin and FK506 are macrocyclic natural products with an extraordinary mode of action, in which they form binary complexes with FK506-binding protein (FKBP) through a shared FKBP-binding domain before forming ternary complexes with their respective targets, mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) and calcineurin, respectively. Inspired by this, we sought to build a rapamycin-like macromolecule library to target new cellular proteins by replacing the effector domain of rapamycin with a combinatorial library of oligopeptides. We developed a robust macrocyclization method using ring-closing metathesis and synthesized a 45,000-compound library of hybrid macrocycles (named rapafucins) using optimized FKBP-binding domains. Screening of the rapafucin library in human cells led to the discovery of rapadocin, an inhibitor of nucleoside uptake. Rapadocin is a potent, isoform-specific and FKBP-dependent inhibitor of the equilibrative nucleoside transporter 1 and is efficacious in an animal model of kidney ischaemia reperfusion injury. Together, these results demonstrate that rapafucins are a new class of chemical probes and drug leads that can expand the repertoire of protein targets well beyond mTOR and calcineurin.
Inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility: From organizational responsibility to leadership competency
Authors: Mullin Anne , Coe Imogen , Wiley Ryan , Gooden Everton , Tunde-Byass Modupe
Published: January 2023

An awakening to systemic anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, and harmful colonial structures in the context of a pandemic has made health inequities and injustices impossible to ignore, and is driving healthcare organizations to establish and strengthen approaches to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA). Health research and care organizations, which are shaping the future of healthcare, have a responsibility to make IDEA central to their missions. Many organizations are taking concrete action critically important to embedding IDEA principles, but durable change will not be achieved until IDEA becomes a core leadership competency. Drawing from the literature and consultation with individuals recognized for excellence in IDEA-informed leadership, this study will help Canadian healthcare and health research leaders—particularly those without lived experience—understand what it means to embed IDEA within traditional leadership competencies and propose opportunities to achieve durable change by rethinking governance, mentorship, and performance management through an IDEA lens.
Proyektifitas Feasibility Study pada Kelayakan Investasi Bisnis
Authors: SENSASI Muhammad Fathur , SENSASI Fajar Syaiful Akbar
Published: January 2023

Sebelum melakukan investasi, perusahaan pasti melakukkan riset dan proyeksi kelayakan untuk mendapatkan hasil keputusan yang lebih terukur saat akan berinvestasi. Sama halnya dengan PT Gama Inovasi Berdikari, perusahaan inkubasi bisnis yang selalu melakukan proyeksifitas keuangan dengan menentukan kelayakan bisnis serta nilai investasi untuk startup yang dinaungi. Salah satu startup didalam akselerasi ini adalah Startup XYZ. Startup tersebut memerlukan pendampingan dalam pengembangan bisnis utamanya dalam hal pendanaan. Dengan ini PT Gama Inovasi Berdikari memerlukan riset dan uji kelayakan supaya nilai yang diinvestasikan mengasilkan keuntungan. Pengujian kelayakan bisnis menggunakan empat metode diantaranya Payback Period (PP), Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), dan Profability Index (PI). Dalam perhitungan Payback Period menghasilkan nilai sebesar 11,64 atau dibulatkan menjadi 12 bulan (1 tahun) angka tersebut lebih besar dari umur ekonomis maka investasi layak. Perhitungan menggunakan Net Present Value menghasilkan nilai sebesar Rp 99.523.708 angka tersebut bernilai positif sehingga proyek investasi bisa dilakukan. Dengan menggunakan perhitungan Internal Rate of Return dihasilkan nilai sebesar 87,61% maka dari itu proyek investasi diterima karena lebih dari discount rate yang ditetapkan. Melalui perhitungan Profability Index dihasilkan nilai sebesar 1,24 dan angka tersebut lebih dari 1 (>1) yang berarti proyek investasi layak.
Az érintettek bevonásának folyamata az észak-magyarországi szénrégió dekarbonizációjába
Authors: Bujdosó Zoltán , Bordás Anikó , Hegyi Balázs , Piskóti-Kovács Zsuzsa , Vaszkó Csaba , Nagy Richárd , Kovács Gyöngyi , Zörög Zoltán
Published: January 2023

A cikk Magyarország még meglévő szénrégiójának (Észak-Magyarország) elemzésével foglalkozik, ezen belül a szénbányászat és az energiatermelés jövőjével. A társadalom vizsgálatán keresztül közelítettük meg a problémát és tártuk fel a mátrai erőmű szerepét, jelentőségét az országban és a szénrégióban. Az eredmények azt mutatják, hogy a szénkivezetésben a lakosság, a vállalkozások, helyi szervezetek széles körben érintettek, valamint fontosnak tartják, hogy az ország és a régió döntéshozói és energiapolitikai szereplői is bevonásra kerüljenek a dekarbonizációs folyamatba.
Paisaje sonoro como archivo documental alternativo. Los casos de Griselda Sánchez y Elena Castillo
Authors: Álvarez Azcárraga Luis
Published: January 2023

Se analiza y reflexiona en torno a las producciones de paisaje sonoro de Elena Castillo y Griselda Sánchez desde el punto de vista del archivo alternativo y el anarchivo. El paisaje sonoro es un género del arte sonoro que tiene el objetivo de darle énfasis a los elementos sonoros de un entorno concreto. Sin embargo, tomando en cuenta el concepto de ‘escucha situada’, así como los procesos decoloniales en torno a la creación artística latinoamericana, existen artistas de sonido que utilizan inquietudes personales y necesidades locales, como lo son sonidos de las fiestas, de la calle, voces y lenguas, protestas sociales, para generar sus piezas sonoras. A su vez se toma en cuenta que ambas artistas publican paisajes sonoros en plataformas abiertas, que también sería una de las características de un archivo alternativo o anarchivo.