bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Memória e sentimento nas notas de falecimento da Revista Adventista no contexto da pandemia de Covid-19
Authors: Tonete Marcelino Marcio Adriano , Macedo de Novaes Allan
Published: January 2024

Propósito: Este trabalho busca descrever como a pandemia de Covid-19 esteve presente nas narrativas fúnebres publicadas pela Revista Adventista (periódico centenário de circulação nacional) durante a crise sanitária, influenciando na constituição dessas memórias. Método: O estudo se desenvolveu a partir da análise documental das notas de falecimento publicadas na seção Memória, espaço tradicionalmente dedicado aos obituários. Foram selecionadas apenas as notas de falecimento que mencionavam a Covid-19 como causa mortis. Sendo assim, das 376 divulgadas no período de junho de 2020 a setembro de 2021, 124 se enquadraram nesse critério.   Resultados: Foi possível perceber que a crise sanitária contribuiu para a ampliação da tradição de publicar obituários. Além de aumentar o número de páginas reservado às notas de falecimento, a revista criou um memorial on-line dedicado exclusivamente à memória das vítimas da pandemia. Isso permitiu que as famílias enlutadas pudessem prestar sua homenagem e gravar as memórias de seus entes queridos num contexto de negação do direito ao luto, restrições aos rituais fúnebres e sepultamentos rápidos. Conclusão: O cenário pandêmico parece ter influenciado na constituição das memórias em si, considerando o fato de algumas dessas narrativas obituárias terem destacado atitudes positivas dessas pessoas apesar do cenário caótico. Além disso, a publicação das notas de falecimento das vítimas da pandemia parece ter assumido também o sentido de registro do que foi a própria crise sanitária e seu impacto no adventismo.
Perception of Brazilians on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Low-Carbon Economy
Authors: Ribeiro Rossana Parizotto , Espuny Ana Lígia Gil , Hermes Andrea Burmeister Morais , Andriolli Elaine Marisa
Published: January 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the significance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the context of the Low Carbon Economy (LCE) through a quantitative and descriptive approach. The research aims to identify and understand the relationships between the 17 SDGs and their impact on the promotion of sustainable development, particularly in mitigating climate change-related issues.
Method: The research employed a quantitative and descriptive methodology, utilizing a survey conducted in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (RS), Brazil. The survey was designed to gather data from respondents representing civil society, government, and companies in the region. Participants were asked to evaluate the importance and influence of each of the 17 SDGs on the Low Carbon Economy.
Results: The research findings reveal substantial relationships between the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Low Carbon Economy (LCE), as perceived by the respondents. The results indicate that all SDGs play a significant role in influencing the LCE. These findings emphasize the interconnectedness of sustainable development goals and their potential to drive the transition to a Low Carbon Economy.
Conclusions: The study highlights the crucial role of Sustainable Development Goals in promoting a Low Carbon Economy. By fostering the use of renewable energy sources and sustainable practices, the LCE offers a solution to reduce environmental damage and work towards achieving sustainable development.
Obrazy a premeny kultu svätej krvi vo Wilsnacku od stredoveku po súčasnosť
Authors: Ballová Alexandra
Published: January 2024

The following study focuses on the development of the cult of the Holy Blood of Wilsnack in Northern Germany. This cult emerged in the late 14th century and centred on the three bloody hosts that appeared untouched in the ruins of a burned-down church, each supposedly with a drop of blood in its midst. Soon after their appearance, the town of Wilsnack became a significant place of veneration for medieval pilgrims. However, already at the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries, critics started to voice concerns about the truthfulness of the supposed miracles. The first part of this essay would discuss primary sources that provide supportive as well as critical views of the Wilsnack events. The support of the miracles is evident, especially in the papal letters of indulgences for Wilsnack pilgrims. On the other hand, critical voices came from some theologians, such as Nicholas of Cusa, Jan Hus and others. The essay would also debate the events’ impact on late medieval society. In its second part, the essay will briefly discuss the transformation of the Holy Blood tradition of Wilsnack and how it is presented in contemporary local culture.
Severe processing capacity limits for sub-lexical features of letter strings
Authors: Campbell Maya , Oppenheimer Nicole , White Alex L.
Published: January 2024

When reading, the visual system is confronted with many words simultaneously. How much of that information can a reader process at once? Previous studies demonstrated that low-level visual features of multiple words are processed in parallel, but lexical attributes are processed serially, for one word at a time. This implies that an internal bottleneck lies somewhere between early visual and lexical analysis. We used a dual-task behavioral paradigm to investigate whether this bottleneck lies at the stage of letter recognition or phonological decoding. On each trial, two letter strings were flashed briefly, one above and one below fixation, and then masked. In the letter identification experiment, participants indicated whether a vowel was present in a particular letter string. In the phonological decoding experiment, participants indicated whether the letter string was pronounceable. We compared accuracy in a focused attention condition, in which participants judged only one of the two strings, with accuracy in a divided attention condition, in which participants judged both strings independently. In both experiments, the cost of dividing attention was so large that it supported a serial model: participants were able to process only one letter string per trial. Furthermore, we found a stimulus processing trade-off that is characteristic of serial processing: When participants judged one string correctly, they were less likely to judge the other string correctly. Therefore, the bottleneck that constrains word recognition under these conditions arises at a sub-lexical level, perhaps due to a limit on the efficiency of letter recognition.
Bismuth(III) Triflate: An Economical and Environmentally Friendly Catalyst for the Nazarov Reaction
Authors: Rodrigues Jr. Manoel Trindade , de Oliveira Aline Silva Barroso , Gomes Ralph da Costa , Hirata Amanda Soares , Zeoly Lucas A , Santos Hugo , Arantes João , Reis-Silva Catarina Sofia Mateus , Machado-Neto João Agostinho , Costa-Lotufo Leticia Veras , Coelho Fernando
Published: January 2024

We describe the use of bismuth (III) triflate as an efficient and environmentally friendly catalyst for the Nazarov reaction of aryl vinyl ketones, leading to the synthesis of 3-aryl-2-carboethoxy-1-indanones and 3-aryl-1-indanones. By changing the temperature and reaction time, it was possible to modulate the reactivity, allowing the synthesis of two different products in good to excellent yields (3-aryl-2-carboethoxy-1-indanones and 3-aryl-2-carbethoxy-1-indanones). The reaction does not need additives and is insensitive to both air and moisture. The preliminary biological evaluation of some indanones show a promissory profile against some human cancer line cells.
THE MAIN TYPES OF TRAUMATIC INJURIES OF THE CHEST AFTER A EXPLOSIVE INJURY ACCORDING TO X-RAY DATA
Authors: Panchenko O. V. , Zamiatin P. M. , Kravtsova O. O. , Bolhova M. G.
Published: January 2024

Abstract. Introduction. Еxplosive lesions are one of the most severe and specific types of injuries in the structure of military trauma. A special role in the diagnosis of traumatic injuries of the chest belongs to the X-ray method of research, as the most accessible and fastest.

The purpose of the work is to clarify the types and frequency of traumatic injuries of the chest, received as a result of a mine-explosive injury according to х-ray data.

Materials and methods. The work presents an analysis of the materials of own observations of radiological methods of examination of 32 victims with explosive injuries of the chest organs who were undergoing inpatient treatment at the SI «Institute of General and Urgent Surgery named after V. T. Zaitsev NAMS of Ukraine» in the period from 23.02.2022 to 17.05.2023. All patients (100 %) underwent a digital polyposition X-ray examination of the chest organs, computer tomography of the chest organs was performed in 18,7 % of patients.

Research results. It was established that the main types of traumatic injuries of the chest after a explosive injury are rib fractures (93,8 %), hemopneumothorax (93,8 %), the presence of fragments of metal density in soft tissues, in the chest cavity, in the heart (87,5 %) and a wound channel in the lung parenchyma (23,3 %), as well as lung contusion (78,1 %).

Conclusions. Еxplosive chest trauma in most cases is combined, which significantly aggravates the condition of the victims, therefore, it is necessary to start an X-ray examination of severe patients directly in the operating room or intensive care unit. The main types of traumatic injuries are rib fractures, hemopneumothorax, the presence of fragments of metal density in the chest cavity and a wound channel in the lung parenchyma, as well as lung contusion.
Comparison of Effectiveness of Mulligan’s Mobilization and Spencer Technique Along with Conventional Therapy for Frozen Shoulder. Randomized Controlled Trial RCT
Authors: Shera Duaa , Afzaal Fajar , Noor Aiza , Fatima Aima , Khalid Umaima , Fatima Iman , Khalid Areej , Sardar Nimra , Nadeem Shiza , Arif Bushra , Khurram Meerab , Abid Areeba , Nadeem Hamna , Ijaz Rimsha , Yasir Fatima , Khan Talha , Pria Arzanish , Mustafa Zeeshan , Maqbool Sania
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness between Mulligan’s mobilization and spencer technique.The study's 36 patients who met the eligibility requirements were accepted. Before beginning any examinations, each participant in this study completed a written informed consent form. Three groups of frozen shoulder patients were randomly assigned. Mulligan's mobilization was used in Group A, Spencer technique was used in Group 2, and simply conventional treatment was used in Group 3. The computer-generated list used to divide the patients into the three groups remained consistent throughout the trial. In both groups, the course of treatment lasted four weeks.Shoulder pain is very common problem now a days. Shoulder pain leads to multiple dysfunctions depending upon severity of pain. It decreases the range of motion and leads to functional dependency. Physical therapy is important in the management of shoulder pain including heat therapy, infrared radiations, and manipulation exercises and in some cases traction. This study provided an opportunity to share my personal experience with community. This study was conducted purely in clinical setting of Physiotherapy Department Mayo Hospital, Lahore. The outcome of this study is of great value in treating frozen shoulder which is a great contribution to the health care system of Pakistan. As there are numerous treatment strategies to treat shoulder pain but there is not enough evidence about the efficacy of Spencer technique. Hence this study was done to compare the efficacy of these interventions.NPRS AND SPADI post treatment scores of group A show significant improvement in reducing pain and disability.It was concluded from the results of this study that Mulligan’s mobilization are more effective than Spencer technique for treatment of frozen shoulder. It improves movements and posture of patients.
La Ciudadanía Femenina en México, su Tránsito del Ámbito Privado al Público
Authors: Vela González Emilia , Delgado Cortina Lidda Consuelo , Sáenz Rangel José Rafael
Published: January 2024

El propósito del presente artículo es identificar y describir el origen de las resistencias que las mujeres occidentales, latinoamericanas y específicamente mexicanas que se enfrentaron para ser reconocidas como ciudadanas y con ello transitar al ámbito público.  Al respecto, es conveniente preguntarse si ¿será la existencia y subsistencia de un sistema patriarcal el obstáculo a superar para que la mujer logre transitar al ámbito público, históricamente reservado al hombre, y ejercer derechos políticos en igualdad de condiciones? Por lo anterior, metodológicamente se efectuó una cuidadosa revisión de literatura que permitió identificar hallazgos relevantes a mencionar. Como por ejemplo el hecho que, la calidad de ciudadano fue asignada únicamente al hombre en la Grecia Clásica y, posteriormente, corrientes ideológicas como el liberalismo y el liberalismo ilustrado, proporcionaron herramientas para consolidar al género masculino en tal posición. En contraparte, sería el feminismo, el que, en distintas vertientes, buscará deconstruir conceptos tradicionales de lo que es propio del hombre y la mujer, y abrir poco a poco el camino de las mujeres al espacio público con el reconocimiento de la ciudadanía y su titularidad en los derechos políticos.
Una Mirada Colectiva de la Alfabetización en Salud en la Prevención y Manejo de las Enfermedades Cardiovasculares
Authors: Blandón Rentería Leany , Santacruz Juan Carlos
Published: January 2024

La manera cómo la salud pública en el mundo ha interpretado la realidad del desafío constante del crecimiento de enfermedades asociadas con los estilos de vida, no ha permitido disminuir la realidad epidemiológica y el crecimiento de las enfermedades denominadas crónicas, especialmente las cardiovasculares. Una de las razones fundamentales es la ausencia de una mirada integral que permita ver la salud como un proceso complejo, multidimensional que necesita una comprensión y un abordaje mucho mayor que el plano biológico o patológico. Ese manejo ha sido restrictivo y no facilita una atención integral que haga posible mejorar la calidad de vida de las poblaciones (Casallas, 2017).

Cuando la visión de la salud es enfocada en la biología y los medicamentos, centrada en la enfermedad y no en la salud, simplifica y reduce las determinaciones sociales de la salud y la enfermedad a los factores de riesgo tradicionales (Feo IO, 2012).
Marketing: Estudio del Comportamiento del Consumidor en la Compra de Accesorios de Bisutería
Authors: Campines Barría Francisco Javier
Published: January 2024

Las personas en su afan de verse bien siempre han recurrido a lo que son las prendas, sin embargo a medida que pasa el tiempo el comportamiento de compra en cuanto a este tipo de artículos ha cambiado un poco ya que antes de invertir en un artículo costoso de algún material fino, optan por adquirir algún productos que sea más barato, que luzca y que combine con su atuendo. El objetivo de la presente investigación consiste en estudiar el comportamiento de compra del consumidor en cuanto a la compra de productos de bisutería. La metodología es aplicada posee un enfoque mixto, aplicando un método descriptivo de diseño no experimental La población la conformaron 781 participantes, de esta población se extrajo una muestra de 258 personas.Conforme a los resultados obtenidos una vez aplicado el instrumento se puede observar que el 60% de los encuestados el cual lo conformarn 154 personas indican que si han adquirido productos de bisutería. El medio digital indiscutible a través del cual los consumidores de bisutería buscan información relacionada a estos artículos es Instagram, así lo pone en evidencia el 94% de los encuestados.
Descripción de las Elecciones de Carrera de Estudiantes de Nivel Medio Superior en el Altiplano Potosino, México
Authors: Hernández Nava Nereyda , Sanjuan Hernández José Jesús , Fosado Quiroz Rosa Eréndira , Martínez Ramirez Alejandro , Rocha Rodríguez Ma del Roció
Published: January 2024

En la vida de todo estudiante, la elección de una carrera universitaria representa un momento crucial. Este proceso se enraíza en la búsqueda personal, el autodescubrimiento, y está influenciado por diversos factores que pueden ser de carácter individual o hasta social. El objetivo del estudio fue conocer las elecciones de la población estudiantil y los factores que los motiva para continuar con sus estudios superiores. El estudio fue cuantitativo, descriptiva, y transversal. La recopilación de datos se llevó a cabo mediante cuestionarios directos. La población encuestada fue de 1,109 estudiantes. Resultados: 49% fueron Hombres y 50% Mujeres,  el 1% no especificaron género. La edad fue de 16 -17 años (59%) y 18-19 años (40%), las instituciones encuestadas fueron centros educativos ubicados en el altiplano potosino. En cuanto a proyecto de vida a 10 años, el 33% planea trabajar, el 21% estudiar un postgrado y el 17% obtener una carrera, las instituciones de preferencia para continuar estudios, fueron dentro del altiplano potosino, los motivos en un 90% fue la oferta educativa. La influencia en la elección se basó en la orientación vocacional (52%), seguida por la influencia de los padres (21%). Como hallazgo, los padres de familia contaban solo con secundaria (41%) o preparatoria (21%). En conclusión, la universidad pública era una opción importante para los estudiantes encuestados, donde la influencia en la elección estaba mayormente determinada por la orientación vocacional.
Email Marketing como Influenciador de Compras
Authors: Campines Barría Francisco Javier
Published: January 2024

El email marketing es una estrategia de marketing digital que implica el uso del correo electrónico para enviar mensajes promocionales, informativos o de otro tipo a una audiencia específica. Este método de comunicación se utiliza para establecer y fortalecer relaciones con clientes. El objetivo de esta investigación es determinar si el email marketing influye en las decisiones de compras de los consmidores. Esta investigación conlleva un enfoque basado en datos estadistícos por ende se puede decir que es de carácter cuantitativo, la mismo es de tipo descriptiva. Se utilizó como herramienta de recolección de datos la encuesta, aplicada a muestra de 94 personas conformadas por estudiantes de primero, segundo y cuarto año de la Licenciatura en Operación y Logística empresarial del  Centro Regional Universitario de Veraguas. De acuerdo a la escala psicométrica, obtenida a través de la escala de Likert, el 51.1 resaltan que la influencia de la publicidad por correo electrónico no influye en sus decisiones de compra  y un 36.2% dice que  su influencia es poca, lo cual demuestra que esta estrategia de marketing no tiene gran efectividad sobre este tipo de población, la cual es bastante joven.
PERFORMANCE OF MULTIPLE LINEAR REGRESSION ANALYSIS CONDUCTED UNDER RANDOMIZED COMPLETE BLOCK DESIGN
Authors: Alassane Daibou , Akemi Suzuki Sediyama Jaqueline , Dos Santos Ribeiro Alice , Ribeiro Júnior José Ivo , Afonso Muetanene Belo
Published: January 2024

In factorial experiments conducted under randomized block design, the multiple linear regression model fitting can be performed under different combinations of the quantitative levels of the two factors and the number of replications. To determine the best combination, considering the same number of levels per factor and the same number of experimental units, it was concluded through a simulated data study that the quality of the fit increases when regression is performed in experiments with fewer combinations of levels (treatments) and more replications. Therefore, if linearity is expected, using four treatments evaluated in a 2 × 2 factorial design for model fitting is recommended. Otherwise, nine treatments evaluated in a 3 × 3 factorial design are recommended. All of this is for experiments with coefficients of variation of 20%.

Keywords: Treatments, Replications, Experimental precision.
Sustainable electronic document security: a comprehensive framework integrating encryption, digital signature and watermarking algorithms
Authors: Penubadi Harshavardhan Reddy , Shah Pritesh , Sekhar Ravi , Alrasheedy Mashary N. , Niu Yitong , Radhi Ahmed Dheyaa , Tharwat Muhammed , Tawfeq Jamal Fadhil , Gheni Hassan Muwafaq , Abdulbaqi Azmi Shawkat
Published: January 2024

Protecting electronic documents, especially those containing sensitive data, is a major challenge in an open web. The data security industry has long struggled to manage the security of e-books, data shows that information security issues can cause significant economic losses after three years Although cryptographic methods have been proposed as a solution in of these challenges Focusing on speed and efficiency The shortcomings of traditional encryption methods have been thoroughly examined Although a number of network management techniques assure retention privacy and integrity though, when it comes to encryption. Digital signature algorithms, although effective in detecting unauthorized changes and limiting the scope for copyright protection, do not ensure the confidentiality of shared electronic documents When addressing research gaps addressing this issue, the paper proposes a security framework for electronic documents that combines three important security mechanisms: encryption, digital signatures, and watermark algorithms Dhishu By matching their strengths, constraints are overcome. The combination of encryption and digital signatures is explored as a promising approach to protecting electronic documents, ensuring authenticity and confidentiality Importantly, the need to explore security mechanisms such as digital is highlighted emphasis on handwriting, encryption, and watermarking systems in depth.
ALBERT CAMUS: UMA JORNADA FILOSÓFICA ALÉM DO ABSURDO
Authors: Araújo Antônio Carlos , Araújo Sebastiana Luciana Ferreira
Published: January 2024

Nesta exploração da vida e obra de Albert Camus, adentramos em suas influências filosóficas, onde os ecos de Nietzsche e Schopenhauer se entrelaçam na construção de seu pensamento. Camus, o filósofo existencialista e escritor, bebeu profundamente da fonte da vontade schopenhaueriana e do niilismo provocativo de Nietzsche. Em suas reflexões sobre o absurdo da existência, Camus incorporou a perspectiva de Schopenhauer sobre a vontade incessante e a visão niilista de Nietzsche sobre o eterno retorno. Este diálogo entre as ideias desses mestres da filosofia gerou uma sinfonia única nas obras de Camus, destacando-se especialmente em "O Estrangeiro" e "O Mito de Sísifo". A revolta camusiana contra o absurdo da vida reflete a fusão dessas influências, onde a busca por significado se torna uma jornada pessoal, repleta de nuances existenciais. Assim, neste encontro filosófico, testemunhamos não apenas a trajetória do pensamento de Camus, mas a humanidade dessas influências, entrelaçadas de maneira íntima na construção do seu legado literário e filosófico.
SPECTRAL VALUES OF COLOR CHARACTERISTICS OF MEAT OF PUREBRED AND CROSSBRED PIGS
Authors:   Federal Research Center for Animal Husbandry named after academy member L.K. Ernst, BELOUS A.A. , OTRADNOV P.I. ,   Federal Research Center for Animal Husbandry named after academy member L.K. Ernst, RESHETNIKOVA A.A. ,   Federal Research Center for Animal Husbandry named after academy member L.K. Ernst, KARPUSHKINA T.V. ,   Federal Research Center for Animal Husbandry named after academy member L.K. Ernst, ZINOVIEVA N.A. ,   Federal Research Center for Animal Husbandry named after academy member L.K. Ernst
Published: January 2024

Meat color is the first visual-sensory indicator of pork quality and is considered a direct primary determinant in consumer purchasing decisions. Color characteristics of meat products allow to make a primary idea about the quality of meat, the age of the animal at slaughter, conditions of its housing and diet. However, visual expert assessment, due to individual peculiarities of perception, is seen as not devoid of subjective component, introducing distortions in the final conclusion. In this regard, special color scales are used for objective assessment of meat quality on the basis of data on its color. In our study, the L*a*b* scale, which has proven its effectiveness in a number of branches of meat animal breeding, was used to analyze the meat of purebred and second-generation pigs (marketable animals).
Remapping the Usage of TikTok Platform in the Education Context
Authors: Faerozh Madli
Published: January 2024

Social media is one of most powerful tools have been using among society. There are many ways on how society used social media such as for communication, searching latest information, and also for education purposes. In context of social media, it can be categorized into several types such as Facebook, Instagram, and recently the most popular is TikTok. However, to the extent which the use of the TikTok platform in the context of education is still limited has been discovered by previous researchers. Therefore, the current study objective is to investigate the usage of TikTok in the education context. The result of current study shows that the TikTok platform could have a significant positive impact in education as its collapse positively affects life of students as well.
The Exploration of the Characteristics of Concrete Incorporating Ultrafine Coal Bottom Ash and Spent Garnet
Authors: Wan Muhammad Eddie Khusyairi Wan Chik  , Shahrul Niza Mokhatar  , Nor Hazurina Othman  , Ahmed Mokhtar Albshir Budiea  , Khairunisa Muthusamy
Published: January 2024

The building sector is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, primarily due to the production of cement, a crucial construction material. The need for sustainable building practices has spurred research into alternative materials to traditional cement and sand. Two such materials, ultrafine coal bottom ash (uCBA) and spent garnet (SG), have shown potential as substitutes for cement and fine aggregate, respectively. This research examines the effectiveness of uCBA as a partial replacement for cement and SG as a partial replacement for fine aggregate in concrete, at varying levels of 3%, 6%, and 9% for uCBA and 10%, 20%, and 30% for SG. Initially, the chemical composition analysis was conducted using an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (XRF), and the particle morphology of uCBA, OPC, and SG was examined through field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). Then, the study evaluates the performance of these materials based on slump value, compressive strength, and splitting tensile strength, with specimens undergoing 28, 56, and 90-day curing periods. Results indicate that integrating uCBA and SG in concrete at levels of 3% and 10%, respectively, enhances compressive and splitting tensile strength while decreasing environmental impact. Moreover, workability improves with higher substitution levels. Overall, this research indicates that uCBA and SG hold great potential as replacements for cement and fine aggregate in concrete, providing a means to mitigate the environmental impact of construction.
Design and Development of Let’s Talk Now: A Speech Assistive Mobile App for Dysarthric Children
Authors: Subashini Annamalai  , Yusrita Mohd. Yusoff
Published: January 2024

Dysarthria is a neurological disorder that damages the articulation of motor speech. Medical researchers have shown that young children suffering from dysarthria have no difficulty with their cognition, however since they are unable to communicate properly and smoothly with their family and friends, they have trouble speaking their thoughts. A multimedia assistive speaking intervention in the form of a mobile application named 'Let's Talk Now' which was designed and developed for the use of dysarthric children aged 3 to 7 years old. This application was meant to be an early intervention to encourage these children to communicate and enable others to understand them. It focuses on general terms of conversation for calling members of the family, simple greetings and gestures, locations, ordering food and drinks, listing events, and asking for support. This paper describes the design and development process of the speech assistive mobile application. It was designed and developed based on the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate) Model. This paper also includes details on the evaluation of the prototype: alpha test and beta test. The purpose of designing and developing speech assistive multimedia tool for dysarthric children was to help them to be able to converse and interact with others at the early stage of recovery intervention. It is also an attempt to uphold the obligations of the Department of Social Welfare under the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education to provide recommendations for the care and support of the children with disabilities.
Hashimoto Thyroiditis and Mortality in Patients with Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: The National Epidemiologic Survey of Thyroid Cancer in Korea and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Yang Injung , Yu Jae Myung , Chung Hye Soo , Kim Yoon Jung , Roh Yong Kyun , Choi Min Kyu , Park Sung-ho , Park Young Joo , Moon Shinje
Published: January 2024

Background: Many studies have shown that Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) acts as a protective factor in differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC), but little is known about its effects on mortality. Therefore, this study was performed to reveal the prognosis of HT on mortality in patients with DTC.Methods: This study included two types of research results: retrospective cohort study using the National Epidemiologic Survey of Thyroid cancer (NEST) in Korea and meta-analysis study with the NEST data and eight selected studies.Results: Of the 4,398 patients with DTC in NEST, 341 patients (7.8%) died during the median follow-up period of 15 years (interquartile range, 12.3 to 15.6). Of these, 91 deaths (2.1%) were related to DTC. HT was associated with a smaller tumor size and less aggressive DTC. In Cox regression analysis after adjusting for age and sex, patients with HT showed a significantly lower risk of all-cause death (hazard ratio [HR], 0.71; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.52 to 0.96) and DTC-related death (HR, 0.33; 95% CI, 0.14 to 0.77). The analysis with inverse probability of treatment weight data adjusted for age, sex, and year of thyroid cancer registration showed similar association. The meta-analysis showed that patients with HT showed a lower risk of all-cause mortality (risk ratio [RR], 0.24; 95% CI, 0.13 to 0.47) and thyroid cancer-related mortality (RR, 0.23; 95% CI, 0.13 to 0.40) in comparison with patients without HT.Conclusion: This study showed that DTC co-presenting with HT is associated with a low risk of advanced DTC and presents a low risk for all-cause and DTC-related death.
Preoperative Serum Copeptin Can Predict Delayed Hyponatremia after Pituitary Surgery in the Absence of Arginine Vasopressin Deficiency
Authors: Kang Ho , Park Seung Shin , Kim Yoo Hyung , Lim Hwan Sub , Lee Mi-Kyeong , Lee Kyoung-Ryul , Kim Jung Hee , Kim Yong Hwy
Published: January 2024

Background: Delayed postoperative hyponatremia (DPH) is the most common cause of readmission after pituitary surgery. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the cutoff values of serum copeptin and determine the optimal timing for copeptin measurement for the prediction of the occurrence of DPH in patients who undergo endoscopic transsphenoidal approach (eTSA) surgery and tumor resection.Methods: This was a prospective observational study of 73 patients who underwent eTSA surgery for pituitary or stalk lesions. Copeptin levels were measured before surgery, 1 hour after extubation, and on postoperative days 1, 2, 7, and 90.Results: Among 73 patients, 23 patients (31.5%) developed DPH. The baseline ratio of copeptin to serum sodium level showed the highest predictive performance (area under the curve [AUROC], 0.699), and its optimal cutoff to maximize Youden’s index was 2.5×10–11, with a sensitivity of 91.3% and negative predictive value of 92.0%. No significant predictors were identified for patients with transient arginine vasopressin (AVP) deficiency. However, for patients without transient AVP deficiency, the copeptin-to-urine osmolarity ratio at baseline demonstrated the highest predictive performance (AUROC, 0.725). An optimal cutoff of 6.5×10–12 maximized Youden’s index, with a sensitivity of 92.9% and a negative predictive value of 94.1%.Conclusion: The occurrence of DPH can be predicted using baseline copeptin and its ratio with serum sodium or urine osmolarity only in patients without transient AVP deficiency after pituitary surgery.
The Diagnostic Role of Repeated Biopsy of Thyroid Nodules with Atypia of Undetermined Significance with Architectural Atypia on Core-Needle Biopsy
Authors: Moon Hye Hyeon , Chung Sae Rom , Choi Young Jun , Sung Tae-Yon , Song Dong Eun , Kim Tae Yong , Lee Jeong Hyun , Baek Jung Hwan
Published: January 2024

Background: We aimed to evaluate the utility of repeat biopsy of thyroid nodules classified as atypia of undetermined significance with architectural atypia (IIIB) on core-needle biopsy (CNB).Methods: This retrospective study evaluated patients with thyroid nodules categorized as IIIB on CNB between 2013 and 2015. Demographic characteristics, subsequent biopsy results, and ultrasound (US) images were evaluated. The malignancy rates of nodules according to number of CNBs and the number of IIIB diagnoses was compared. Demographic and US features were evaluated to determine factors predictive of malignancy.Results: Of 1,003 IIIB nodules on CNB, the final diagnosis was determined for 328 (32.7%) nodules, with 121 of them confirmed as malignant, resulting in a malignancy rate of 36.9% (95% confidence interval, 31.7% to 42.1%). Repeat CNB was performed in 248 nodules (24.7%), with 75 (30.2%), 131 (52.8%), 13 (5.2%), 26 (10.5%), one (0.4%), and two (0.8%) reclassified into categories II, IIIB, IIIA, IV, V, and VI, respectively. Malignancy rates were not significantly affected by the number of CNBs (P=0.291) or the number of IIIB diagnoses (P=0.473). None of the nodules confirmed as category II on repeat CNB was malignant. US features significantly associated with malignancy (P<0.003) included solid composition, irregular margins, microcalcifications, and high suspicion on the US risk stratification system.Conclusion: Repeat biopsy of nodules diagnosed with IIIB on CNB did not increase the detection of malignancy but can potentially reduce unnecessary surgery. Repeat biopsy should be performed selectively, with US features guiding the choice between repeat biopsy and diagnostic surgery.
The Effect of Organizational Culture on Financial Performance: Focused on Mediating Effect of Employee Satisfaction
Authors:   Academic Society of Global Business Administration, Choi Jeongmi , Baik Sangmi
Published: January 2024

Organizational culture is a common lifestyle that each organization has unique, and when talking about beliefs, values, cognition, norms of behavior, and behavior patterns that most members have in common (Wagner et al. 2005), telecommuting, flexible work, and free dress codes are implemented with the expectation of improving the productivity and satisfaction of members, but sufficient research has not been conducted on how they affect the financial performance of the entire company. Therefore, this study analyzes the effect of organizational culture on financial performance and the mediating effect of employee satisfaction.
The results of this study are as follows. The flexible and discretionary culture reported a significant positive relationship with the total asset growth rate, indicating that the flexible and discretionary organizational culture helped the growth of companies. As a result of analyzing the relationship between organizational culture and profitability, it was confirmed that both flexible and discretionary culture and stable and control culture had a significant positive relationship with total capital return, and employee satisfaction had a mediating effect. As a result of analyzing the effect of organizational culture on employee productivity, it was found that flexible and discretionary culture reported a significant positive relationship with value-added per employee and sales revenue per employee, and it suggests that flexible and discretionary organizational culture helped increase employee productivity. However, there was no mediating effect of employee satisfaction.
It was confirmed that it was helpful to pursue an appropriate organizational culture type according to the financial goals set by the company by reporting the analysis results that financial performance such as growth, profitability, and productivity of the company varies depending on the type of organizational culture. In addition, the effect of the culture and satisfaction perceived by members on the entire organization and individual productivity were confirmed, respectively, helping to predict how the types of organizational culture that companies should pursue affect the future of the company.
Analiza zadovoljstva učenika Ekonomske i birotehničke škole Bjelovar provođenjem Erasmus+ projekta
Authors: Kralj Bartovčak Gabriela , Dušek Marija
Published: January 2024

Ovim znanstvenim radom analizira se uspješnost provedene Erasmus+ mobilnosti „Svi za struku, struka za sve!“ Ekonomske i birotehničke škole Bjelovar s ciljem mogućnosti identificiranja i uvođenja novih postupaka kojima se odgojno-obrazovne ustanove trebaju prilagoditi da bi učenicima omogućile kvalitetnije obrazovanje za poduzetništvo i veću konkurentnost na tržištu rada. Polazišna hipoteza bila je: “Da bi učenici stekli poduzetničke kompetencije kojima će uspješnije konkurirati na tržištu rada, poželjno je da odgojnoobrazovne ustanove omoguće učenicima međunarodno obavljanje stručne prakse“. S tim je ciljem prijavljen i realiziran Erasmus+ projekt „Svi za struku struka za sve!“ u kojem je sudjelovalo 26 učenika drugih, trećih i četvrtih razreda, smjer ekonomist i upravni referent. Razvojem tehnologije mijenjaju se temelji za mnoga zanimanja kao i okružje za razvoj poduzetničkih vještina koje su potrebne učenicima kako bi bili što konkurentniji na tržištu rada. Primjer dobre prakse je Ekonomska i birotehnička škola Bjelovar koja je uspješno implementirala Erasmus+ mobilnost u obrazovni proces i uspješno savladala izazove prve Erasmus+ mobilnosti. Nakon uspješno realizirane mobilnosti, provedena je anketa među učenicima koji su sudjelovali u projektu, a obuhvaćala je pitanja o njihovom stavu prema rezultatima realizirane aktivnosti. Pri obradi i prezentaciji podataka značajnih za temu znanstvenog rada korištene su različite metode znanstvenog istraživanja kao što su: metoda analize i sinteze, metoda komparacije, metoda klasifikacije, metoda indukcije i dedukcije, metoda deskripcije i metoda kompilacije. Prema empirijskom istraživanju većina ispitanika smatra kako je Erasmus+ mobilnost pridonijela povećanju njihovih poduzetničkih vještina, stručnih kompetencija, razvoju samopouzdanja te je utjecala na razvoj poduzetničkih ideja. Iz dobivenih rezultata možemo zaključiti da učenici smatraju kako je Erasmus+ mobilnost učenika iznimno korisna te bi mogla predstavljati važan element u obrazovanju za poduzetništvo. Istraživanjem je potvrđena radna hipoteza.
Methods of assessing human reliability within organizational business
Authors: Biškup Nikola , Tišler Petra , Ozimec Klaudija
Published: January 2024

This paper research human reliability methods which are used in the practice of business management. These methods must have the purpose of estimating the probability of human error. Through the paper, various literature of other authors was researched, which list potential methods for estimating the probability of human error. It is important to note that, in addition to other databases, the Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus databases were also used. The results of the research showed that there are methods for analyzing human reliability that can easily estimate the probability of human error in order to reduce it through the implementation of various measures. These are methods for analyzing human reliability, abbreviated HRA. They are divided into quantitative methods of the first generation - THERP and HEARTH, and qualitative methods of the second generation - ATHEANA and CREAM. These methods describe complex mechanisms that are associated with human error in work through specific models. In this way, human errors in management within various processes are detected, after which action can be taken to reduce them. At the same time, it is important to note that the fewer errors there are during production, the lower costs will be.
Ocjenjivanje tehničke kompetentnosti odabrane organizacije
Authors: Buntak Krešimir , Tišler Filip , Rajkovača Alma
Published: January 2024

Ovaj rad bavi se istraživanjem metoda ocjenjivanja tehničke kompetentnosti odabrane organizacije kroz analizu tehničke kompetentnosti na temelju odabranih determinanti i unutar njih indikatora tehničke kompetentnosti. Kako bi organizacija kvalitetno poslovala, potrebno je pridržavati se temeljnih načela sustava upravljanja. Važnu ulogu u poslovanju ima organizacijska kompetentnost koja obuhvaća kompetentnost ljudskih potencijala, tehnološku kompetentnost, tehničku kompetentnost te strukturnu kompetentnost. Svaka od navedenih kompetentnosti podjednako je važna te se ne može zasebno sagledavati već je potrebno međusobno nadopunjavanje i ispreplitanje. Tehnička kompetentnost čine strojevi i sredstva koja se koriste za rad te infrastruktura, odnosno prostori koji se koriste za rad. Analiza tehničke kompetencije temelji se na pet determinanti unutar kojih postoje indikatori koji se ocjenjuju. Na temelju rezultata determinanti dobiva se konačan rezultat tehničke kompetentnosti. Istraživana organizacija nije se pokazala kao tehnički kompetentna.
Are Electric-field-driven Magnetohydrodynamic Simulations of the Solar Corona Sensitive to the Initial Condition?
Authors: Barnes Graham , Hayashi Keiji , Gilchrist S. A.
Published: January 2024

Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) simulations of the solar corona are often started from a potential field initial condition, which may be far from the true state of the coronal magnetic field. To test the sensitivity of the simulations to the initial condition, an electric-field-driven MHD code was initiated from three different initial conditions: the commonly used potential field, a nonlinear force-free field (NLFFF) extrapolation, which is believed to be a better representation of the true coronal magnetic field, and a purely vertical field. After relaxation, the magnetic field in the MHD simulations was compared. It was found that there is a tendency for all of the initial conditions to converge to a similar connectivity, particularly in areas of strong fields that are not close to the boundary, suggesting that the final state of the simulation is not particularly sensitive to the initial condition. The relaxed solution more closely resembles the NLFFF initial condition than the other initial conditions, but still exhibits substantial differences from it.
4FGL J1318.2+6754: A Long Orbital-period Redback Candidate
Authors: Lin Jie , Chen Hailiang , Wang Bojun , Xu Renxin
Published: January 2024

By combining the Fermi catalog and the single-lined spectroscopic binaries of Gaia Data Release 3 (DR3), we report a new candidate redback millisecond pulsar binary, which is recommended as a target for radio telescopes to detect pulsed signals. Using TESS data in the T band spanning over 4 yr, we find a period of ∼4.13 days, which is consistent with the radial velocity solution of the Gaia DR3 and optical spectroscopy from the LAMOST telescope. The light curve in the T band reveals periodic modulation of low amplitude that is a characteristic feature of the heating of the photosphere of a nondegenerate low-mass stellar companion by the pulsar wind. The nondegenerate companion is a bright (G = 11.96), slightly metal-poor ([Fe/H] = − 0.55), G-type main-sequence star (T
eff = 5891 K;

log
g
=
4.07
;

R = 1.356R
⊙). This orbital period of 4.13 days would be the longest one for known redback candidates, which could hardly be understood for its formation in the standard recycling scenario due to its large Roche-lobe radius (≫the radius of the G-type main-sequence star). It is proposed here that this candidate redback millisecond pulsar binary could be created via accretion-induced collapse of an oxygen–neon–magnesium white dwarf.
Rearing Thyridanthrax fenestratus (Diptera, Bombyliidae) on Pemphredon fabricii (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae) prepupae
Authors: Heneberg Petr , Bogusch Petr , Astapenková Alena
Published: January 2024

Thyridanthrax fenestratus (Fallén, 1814) is a bombyliid with poorly understood biology. It was recently shown to locally but frequently parasitize Pemphredon fabricii (M. Müller, 1911) (Hymenoptera: Crabronidae), a crabronid wasp that abundantly nests in old Lipara-induced galls on the common reed Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud., 1840. The parasitism modes in Bombyliidae and Thyridanthrax spp. are not uniform. Here, we report that Th. fenestratus switches facultatively between killing the host almost immediately (idiobiont strategy) and killing the host at a later developmental stage (koinobiont strategy). We document the koinobiont parasitoid strategy for a series of Th. fenestratus larvae parasitizing P. fabricii. We found that a significant portion of Th. fenestratus larvae spend winter as young larvae and start feeding on fully developed and defecated prepupae of P. fabricii only after the end of cold-induced winter diapause. The time needed for the development of Th. fenestratus larvae exceeds several times the time needed for pupation of P. fabricii prepupae; the parasitized prepupae, therefore, remain paralyzed until the parasitic larva completes feeding. Fungicides, which alter the pupation of the host larva, seem to have negligible effects on Th. fenestratus larvae. The ability to switch between the two parasitism strategies has already been reported for several Anthrax spp., though the ability to block the host in the defecated prepupa stage and prevent its pupation following cold-induced diapause is herein reported for the first time.
Four new species of Zeugodacus Hendel (Diptera, Tephritidae, Dacinae, Dacini) and new records of dacines from India
Authors: David Karamankodu Jacob , Abhishek Venkateshaiah , Kennedy Ningthoujam , Ajaykumara K. M. , Gracy R. G. , Hissay Cheday Bhutia
Published: January 2024

Four new species of Zeugodacus Hendel are described from India viz., Zeugodacus momordicae David & Ajaykumara, sp. nov. from Arunachal Pradesh infesting male flower buds of Momordica dioica, Zeugodacus nasivittatus David & Abhishek, sp. nov. from Meghalaya, Zeugodacus (Sinodacus) sinuvittatus David & Abhishek, sp. nov. from Himachal Pradesh and Zeugodacus (Zeugodacus) umiam David & Kennedy, sp. nov. from Meghalaya. An illustrated key to all species of Zeugodacus from India is also included. Bactrocera (Parazeugodacus) abbreviata (Hardy) and Dacus (Mellesis) vijaysegarani Drew & Hancock are recorded for the first time from India.
Acupressure Intervention Program for Older Adults in Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities: A Qualitative Evaluation
Authors: Hmwe Nant Thin Thin , Browne Graeme , Mollart Lyndall , Allanson Viv , Chan Sally Wai-Chi
Published: January 2024

The current study explored participants' experiences and perceptions of receiving acupressure within an Australian aged care context. Participants were older adults living in three residential aged care facilities who had received an acupressure intervention. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed using a thematic approach. Twelve participants (10 females and two males) were interviewed. Four major themes emerged:
Having Better Sleep
,
Feeling Calm and Relaxed
,
Promoting Well-Being and Functional Status
, and
Acceptability of Acupressure
. Participants' perception of the acupressure was positive, as participants found acupressure to be beneficial for the improvement of sleep, mood, and general well-being. Participants' overall perception supports the acceptability of acupressure and suggests acupressure may be beneficial for improving sleep, relaxation, and well-being in older adults. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50
(1), 30–36.]