bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Acceptance of Climate Adaptation Measures in the Event Industry: A Conceptual and Empirical Overview
Authors: Werner Kim , Griese Kai-Michael , Hoth Laura
Published: July 2023

While recent studies have demonstrated that events are fundamentally climate sensitive, this seems to not be fully considered in event research or corporate event practice. Thus, this study aims to identify the influencing factors that affect the acceptance of climate adaptation measures
among decision-makers in the event industry. The analysis was divided into three main parts. First, the existing literature related to climate change in an events context was reviewed. Using 15 semi structured interviews, the findings from this review were then critically discussed with stakeholders
in Germany involved in event planning. Finally, explicit climate adaptation measures were proposed and discussed. Based on all findings, there appears to be a low level of awareness of and interest in climate adaptation amongst German event industry players. There is an imminent need for further
research on climate adaptation and for decision-makers to better prepare for climate change in order to counteract resulting negative impacts.
A Mixture of LBG Overdensities in the Fields of Three 6 < z < 7 Quasars: Implications for the Robustness of Photometric Selection
Authors: Champagne Jaclyn B. , Casey Caitlin M. , Finkelstein Steven L. , Bagley Micaela , Cooper Olivia R. , Larson Rebecca L. , Long Arianna S. , Wang Feige
Published: July 2023

The most luminous quasars at z > 6 are suspected to be both highly clustered and to reside in the most massive dark matter halos in the early universe, making them prime targets to search for galaxy overdensities and/or protoclusters. We search for Lyman-break dropout-selected galaxies using HST WFC3/ACS broadband imaging in the fields of three 6 < z < 7 quasars, as well as for their simultaneously observed coordinated parallel fields, and constrain their photometric redshifts using EAZY. One field, J0305-3150, shows a volume density 10× higher than the blank-field UV luminosity function (UVLF) at M
UV < −20, with tentative evidence of a 3σ overdensity in its parallel field located 15 cMpc away. Another field, J2054–0005, shows an angular overdensity within 500 ckpc from the quasar, but this is still consistent with UVLF predictions within 3σ, while the last field, J2348–3054, shows no enhancement. We discuss methods for reducing uncertainty in overdensity measurements when using photometric selection and show that we can robustly select Lyman-break galaxies (LBGs) consistent with being physically associated with the quasar, corroborated by existing JWST/NIRCam WFSS data in the J0305 field. Even accounting for incompleteness, the overdensities in J0305 and J2054 are higher for brighter galaxies at short angular separations, suggesting preferential enhancement of more massive galaxies in the quasar’s immediate vicinity. Finally, we compare the population of LBGs with previously identified [C ii] and millimeter-continuum companions. The LBG overdensities are not accompanied by an enhanced number of dusty galaxies, suggesting that the overdense quasar fields are not in the bursty star-forming phase sometimes seen in high-redshift protoclusters.
An Improved Switch Migration Method-Based Efficient Load Balancing for Multiple Controllers in Software-Defined Networks
Authors: Jiru Muktar Abdella , Adere Ketema , Gopi Krishna T. , Perumalla Janaki Ramulu
Published: July 2023

The present work proposed an improved switch migration method (ISMM) for balancing the controller load to migrate the switch from overloaded to under-loaded controller. This method is used on each controller during controller load balance in order to decide the state of controllers. The implementation was conducted using the Mininet simulation tool. The performance of the proposed solution has been evaluated by using throughput, response time, and packet loss metrics. Accordingly, the simulation results indicated that this method has improved throughput by 7.6% over SSMS and 1.8% over CAMD, improved response time 8.3% over SSMS and 4% over CAMD, and improved the packet loss 8% over SSMS and 1.3% over CAMD during the incoming traffic load between 501p/s and 5000p/s. Thus, the performance of ISMM has shown efficient results over SSMS and CAMD among all assessed metrics by balancing the load between controllers.
Performance and Design Optimization of the F-Helix eVTOL Concept
Authors:   Pennsylvania State University, Saetti Umberto , Enciu Jacob , Horn Joe
Published: July 2023

The objective of the paper is to study the F-Helix eVTOL concept. This concept modifies the SH-4 Silvercraft light helicopter to use electric propulsion and a tip driven rotor. It is intended to compete with rotorcraft in the light-weight class and address future urban air mobility needs. The elimination of shaft driven propulsion is intended to reduce weight and drag in order to accommodate the added weight of batteries for energy storage. Once the configuration of the rotorcraft is established, the design is optimized to produce the least power required while still meeting the structural and physical constraints of its components. Next, a simulation model is developed to assess the rotorcraft performance in hover and forward flight. The payload/range performance is then evaluated for a typical aerial urban transportation mission. Finally, the performance of the eVTOL configuration is compared to the SH-4.
The Effect of Transformational Leadership and Work Engagement on Organizational Citizenship Behavior of Perumda Tirtanadi Employees
Authors: Diafatma Jihan , Zulkarnain Zulkarnain , Novliadi Ferry
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of transformational leadership and work engagement on organizational citizenship behavior of Perumda Tirtanadi Head Office Employees North Sumatera Province. This research uses quantitative methods. The subjects of this research consisted of 218 employees. The data of this research were collected using organizational citizenship behavior scale, transformational leadership scale and work engagement scale. Based on multiple regression anaysis, it was found: 1) There is an effect of transformational leadership and work engagement on organizational citizenship behavior (R2 = .737, p < .000, and correlation value R = .858) ; 2) There is an effect of transformational leadership on organizational citizenship behavior (r-partial = .327, p = .000) ; 3) There is an effect of work engagement on organizational citizenship behavior (r-partial = .623). In general, employees have organizational citizenship behavior in the high category with a percentage of 85.78% or 187 respondents, the leaders have transformational leadership in the high category with the percentage of 86.70% or 189 respondents, and employees have work engagement in the high category with the percentage of 88.53% or 193 respondents. This research showed that transformational leadership and work engagement have the important role in increasing organizational citizenship behavior. Companies should realize how important it is to improve organizational citizenship behavior in employees to be able to have more optimal employees performance.
When mechanics meets biology: Cell mechanics and mechanobiology in multicellular living systems
Authors: Guo Ming
Published: July 2023

Sculpting of structure and function of three-dimensional multicellular tissues depend critically on the spatial and temporal coordination of cellular physical properties. Yet the organizational principles that govern these events, and their disruption in disease, remain poorly understood. My lab works on developing new tools to characterize and understand the role of mechanics in biology. In this talk, I will first introduce our recent progress in characterizing cell and ECM mechanics in 3D and in multicellular systems, such as a breast cancer model. Then I will discuss a recent work reporting the crucial role of interfacial curvature on collective cell migration. Finally, I would also like to discuss the impact of cell mechanics on a verity of critical cell biological functions.
Highlighting the Issues Associated with Glaucoma Medication Therapy: A Pharmaceutical Care Evaluation
Authors: Hama Salh Hozan Jaza , Hussein Tara Ahmed , Aziz Tavga Ahmed
Published: July 2023

Background: Drug therapy problems are the main obstacle in the management of chronic diseases. Improper use of medications and non-adherence to medication use are regarded as major factors halting the management of glaucoma. Aim: The present study was designed to shed light on the problems associated with medication therapy for patients with glaucoma in Sulaimani City. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on fifty patients with glaucoma. Questionnaires were used for demographic data, the patient’s quality of life, and adherence. Patients were assessed for dry eye by using Schirmer’s test type 1. Drug therapy problems (DTPs) and drug interactions were checked using the Medscape interaction database. Results: 60% of the patients were washing their hands before administering eye drops. The majority of patients had the correct position of the head during the administration. While 60% of the patients were closing their eyes after the administration for 2 or 3 minutes. Regarding adherence, only 24% of patients were perfectly adherent to medication use. Noncompliance with their treatments and adverse drug reactions were the most commonly observed DTPs. Thirty-seven of the patients had a metallic taste, and the most common type of drug interactions were significant interactions. Conclusion: The absence of pharmaceutical care has led to many problems associated with the improper use of antiglaucoma drugs. Pharmacists may play a pivotal role in improving the outcomes of patients with glaucoma.
The Question Of The Supply Of Weapons And Ammunition To The Republic Of Armenia In 1918-1920
Authors: Virabyan Vanik
Published: July 2023

Until now, there have been superficial, incomplete and one-sided, sometimes politicized references to the Armenian-British military-political relations and British support in terms of military assistance and the supply of weapons and ammunition to the Republic of Armenia in 1918-1920, as well as in terms of the professional training of officers of the Armenian army. All this has left the study of the problem incomplete. There were blank pages that needed to be covered, as well as to offer rethinking, new historical and in-depth approaches. In this context, in the Armenian-British militarypolitical relations and the British military-political mission in the Transcaucasus, there were both individual positive phenomena and cumulative pro-imperialist and pro-British phenomena that need a new assessment, revealing, in particular, the so-called Armenian-friendly British cabinet officials, as well as, in particular, purely imperialist officials, on the one hand, considering military and political figures who have a certain positive attitude towards Armenia, such as Oliver Baldwin of Bewdley, as well as Captain J. Gracie, who knows Armenian and has a positive attitude towards Armenia, Colonel Cl. Temperley.
Feasibility test of agricultural residues through characterization for utilization in plasma gasification
Authors: GITANJALI J , PUGALENDHI S , KAMARAJ S , KARTHIKEYAN S , KUMAR V J F
Published: July 2023

Agricultural residues were characterized to determine their feasibility as feedstock for plasma gasification. Husk, stalk, straw and shell were selected for the study and proximate analysis, elemental composition analysis, thermal value analysis were carried out using standard procedures. Producer gas generated from these bio-residues is well suited for plasma gasification process where the working temperature is between 1200-2000ºC. These substances have moisture content in the range of 5-12%, and volatile matter content of 58-70%, offering good burning characteristics and conversion to electricity. The fixed carbon content of 13 to 20% contributes significantly to its calorific value. The average calorific value of selected agricultural residues (18.27 MJ/kg) was higher than the calorific value of feedstock (12 to 16 MJ/kg) used in plasma gasification, thus reinforcing their suitability further. It was found that selected agricultural residues could be adopted and promising fuel for plasma generation and deserve further development as a sustainable and renewable alternative.
Genetic diversity and response of gladiolus (Gladiolus hybridus) hybrids for growth, flowering and corms traits under ecological conditions of Delhi
Authors: SWAROOP KISHAN , SINGH KANWAR PAL , KUMAR PRABHAT , JANAKIRAM T
Published: July 2023

The experiment was conducted with 22 hybrids and one check of Gladiolus hybridus at the research farm of the Division of Floriculture and Landscaping, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi for three years from 2012-13 to 2014-15 to study their performance and genetic diversity under ecological conditions of Delhi for commercial traits. The mean performance (3 years) of gladiolus hybrids in terms of all vegetative and flower characters studied revealed and produced maximum plant height (133.33 cm), spike length (112.22 cm), diameter of flower (11.18 cm), width of tepal (5.33 cm), number of corms (3.55) and cormels/plant (85.11) by Pink Parassol Open seedling hybrid. Two hybrids namely P-16-1 × Eurovision and Melody Open seedling were found to be earliest and flowered in 75.44 and 75.66 days, respectively. One hybrid, i.e. AVE × Mayur had produced more number of florets/spike (21.10). Maximum length of tepal (7.41 cm), length of leaf (46.55 cm), width of leaf (3.94 cm), number of leaves/plant (7.22) were recorded in Melody Open seedling, P-16-1 × Eurovision, Salmon Queen Open seedling, Melody × Bindiya hybrids, respectively.
Enhancing Teaching and Learning: Aligning Instructional Practices with Education Quality Standards
Authors: Meng Shengrong
Published: July 2023

This paper explores the importance of aligning instructional practices with education quality standards to enhance teaching and learning outcomes. By examining the relationship between instructional practices and education quality, this study aims to shed light on the key elements of effective teaching and provide insights into strategies for aligning instructional practices with established standards. The research highlights the significance of evidence-based instructional approaches, the integration of technology in teaching, the role of teacher professional development, and the need for continuous assessment and feedback. The findings underscore the potential of aligning instructional practices with education quality standards to create positive learning environments and foster student success.
Reaching Critical Mass in Nigeria’s Telephone Industry
Authors: Chuka Onwumechili
Published: July 2023

The sudden and rapid growth in access to telephones in Nigeria has certainly raised major questions for tele-communications scholars. Access to telephones in Nigeria had been marginal by the end of the twentieth century with the teledensity rate well below 1:100 for a country of estimated 130 million persons (Ajayi, Salawu and Raji 1999). Today, over 10 million Nigerians have access, improving the teledensity to 13:100 in barely five years! Growth rates are currently over 100 percent per year. What happened? How was the industry turned around? Has critical mass been reached? Has the rate of growth become selfsustaining? This paper explores all the above questions using the theory of critical mass as the framework for analysis. It concludes that a critical mass of users has been built in the urban centers and that access is rapidly approaching the saturation point. In addition, it argues that much more needs to be done in order to achieve similar growth rates in the rural areas.
Intégration des TIC et typologie des usages : perception des directeurs et enseignants des grandes écoles secondaires du Cameroun
Authors: Salomon Tchameni Ngamo  , Thierry Karsenti
Published: July 2023

L’intégration efficace des TIC dans la pédagogie suppose un usage appropriéde ces technologies en contexte scolaire. Dans le cadre de cet article, l’intégrationdes TIC désigne l’utilisation des technologies de l’information et de lacommunication (TIC) pour faciliter le processus d’enseignement etd’apprentissage à l’école. Comment sont donc utilisées les TIC dansl’enseignement secondaire au Cameroun ? Quels sont les principaux typesd’usage des TIC par les différents acteurs à l’école ? Cet article tente d’apporterdes pistes de réponses à ces questions. En outre, l’article a pour objectif detracer un portrait des différents usages des TIC à l’école, et d’identifier lesfacteurs importants qui contribuent à la durabilité de l’intégration pédagogiquedes TIC dans le contexte spécifique de huit grandes écoles secondaires duCameroun (N = 11 716 élèves). Grâce aux opinions recueillies lors d’entrevuesréalisées auprès des acteurs principaux de l’intégration des TIC de cesinstitutions, notamment les directeurs d’écoles et les enseignants, ce texte laisseentrevoir les utilisations courantes des TIC en milieu scolaire. Au-delà des visionsdes acteurs suscités en matière d’usage des TIC à l’école, le présent texte met enrelief les principales difficultés qui entravent l’usage optimal des TIC à des finspédagogiques.
Enhancing Student Engagement and Active Participation in Dynamic Electricity Problem-Solving through Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
Authors: Cecep Jaya Subagja
Published: July 2023

Purpose: This study aims to analyse the impact of the implementation of Problem-Based Learning method to the student’s engagement and active participation in class.

Research Methodology: This study uses Classroom Action Research with descriptive statistics using the data of student’s engagement and active participation.

Results: The application of problem-based learning can increase student’s engagement and active participation in class.

Limitations: This study analyses the impact of Problem-Based Learning method in Science Class.

Contribution: Problem-Based Learning can be a useful method to increase student’s engagement and active participation in class.
PEMAKZULAN KEPALA NEGARA DALAM KONSTITUSI INDONESIA, KONSTITUSI IRAN, DAN FIQIH SIYASAH: SEBUAH PERBANDINGAN
Authors: FIKRI MUHAMMAD AZHARUDDIN
Published: July 2023

The impeachment of the head of state is an attempt to remove the head of state from office before the term of office ends. In order for the impeachment effort to have constitutional value, it must be carried out according to the method stipulated in the constitution. Although it has been regulated in detail in the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, it would be better if the provisions regarding the impeachment of heads of state continued to be perfected to complete the shortcomings. This study seeks to find new points from the constitutional system outside Indonesia which can then be adopted into Indonesian constitution. This research is a normative legal research using a statute approach, a conceptual approach, and a comparative approach. The results of this study indicate that the procedure for impeaching heads of state between the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Fiqh Siyasah have similarities and differences which when combined will complement each other's shortcomings. The provisions for impeaching the head of state in the Iranian constitution and Fiqh Siyasah can improve the provisions for impeaching the head of state in the Indonesian constitution and other laws and regulations that are too broad in meaning, such as: (1) the President commits a disgraceful act (Article 7A of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia), and (2) does not able spiritually and physically to carry out his duties and obligations as president (Article 7A of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia in conjunction with Article 169 letter e of Law No. 7 of 2017). For the rest, the Indonesian constitution is quite good at regulating the impeachment of heads of state.
CLONING
Authors: Wicaksana I Putu Adi Wardana , Suweca I Wayan , Aryanto Agustinus Sani
Published: July 2023

Musik merupakan suatu hasil karya seni  berupa bunyi dalam bentuk lagu atau komposisi yang mengungkapkan pikiran dan perasaan penciptanya melalui unsur-unsur pokok musik yaitu irama, melodi, harmoni, dan bentuk atau struktur lagu serta ekspresi sebagai suatu kesatuan. Musik  itu sendiri tercipta karena adanya proses kreativitas dari penciptanya, yang meliputi aspek pengalaman, sumber refrensi ataupun jurnal ilmiah. Dalam proses menciptakan suatu komposisi musik, tentunya harus ada pemilihan ide dan konsep yang jelas. Kata cloning menginspirasi ide, konsep dan judul ke dalam karya ini. Kloning sendiri berasal dari kata bahasa Inggris cloning yang berarti suatu usaha untuk  menciptakan duplikat suatu organisme melalui proses aseksual. Setelah membaca buku “Kloning: Kemungkinan Teknis dan Implikasi Permasalahan Sosial-Etisnya,”menginspirasi terbentuknya karya Cloning yang mengangkat bentuk musik minimalis dengan perpaduan teknik drone, ostinato, rhythmic displacement, dan layering. Proses kreativitas dalam pembuatan karya ini memiliki beberapa kendala baik dari pemilihan instrument maupun pemilihan melodi, chord, dan ritmis. Hal tersebut merupakan sebuah proses yang dilewat sehingga bisa menghasilkan karya dengan baik sebagai hasil akhirnya.
A Pessoa com Deficiência e o Sistema Familiar
Authors: Kroeff Paulo
Published: July 2023

Neste artigo são discutidas temáticas referentes à pessoa com deficiência, desde sua conceituação atual, as dificuldades com as quais a pessoa terá que conviver por apresentar uma deficiência, examinando-se esta questão a partir de uma teoria de crise, a ser enfrentada e superada. São discutidas as influências exercidas e sofridas sobre os subsistemas indivíduo, casal/pais, e irmãos, além da família extensa, incluindo-se também a comunidade, como sistema englobante. As implicações da deficiência e as dificuldades a serem enfrentadas e, idealmente, superadas pelo indivíduo, pela família e pela comunidade são ilustradas a partir de um conto de autoria da escritora Lya Luft.
Factors Affecting Student Compliance in Asynchronous Classes of the Grade 11 Students
Authors: Guavis Jeenadine , Zaballero Adrienne
Published: July 2023

Students’ compliance has long been a recurring problem for educators in the academe. In Online Distance Learning, compliance-based activities are the main output teachers generate students’ grades from. Hence, students’ submissions during synchronous and asynchronous sessions are highly expected.  This study aimed to ascertain the factors affecting Student Compliance, and the student’s commitment to submit tasks and outputs within the given time, as required in a course, in Asynchronous Classes of the Grade 11 Students of DLSZ-Vermosa. Eighty-six students and three English teachers were respondents to this mixed-methods research. Qualitative data collected from open-ended questions and focus group discussions among teachers and students were coded into categories thematically. Students’ performance in terms of compliance was measured through documentary analysis of the recorded number of output submissions via Google Classroom and Google Spreadsheet record, respectively. Factors affecting student compliance were determined through a researchers-constructed 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. Results revealed that Personal Constraints, Resource Constraints, and LMS/Instruction constraints do not significantly affect the students’ compliance in asynchronous classes. Among the four factors, only the environment or physiological constraints significantly influence the students’ compliance in asynchronous classes.  Thus, the extent of the effect of the environment or physiological constraints is moderate to students’ compliance in asynchronous classes.
Selected haematological markers and C-reactive protein, not AGTR1 SNP, are associated with essential hypertension in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
Authors: Mbaabu Amos , Mangare Caroline , Wangulu Collins , Mbugua Amos
Published: July 2023

Background: Essential Hypertension (EH) accounts for majority of hypertension cases globally. Genetic factors along with haematological and biochemical changes may underlie EH and these have not been well studied in Kenya. A meta-analysis in African populations (excluding East Africa) identified the 1166A>C (rs5186) single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the angiotensin II type 1 receptor gene (AGTR1) that encodes the angiotensin II type 1 receptor as likely to predispose some Africans to hypertension.

Aim: The purpose of the study was to determine whether the AGTR1 (rs5186) mutation, C-reactive protein (CRP) and selected haematological biomarkers may be associated with the onset of EH in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya).

Study Design: A case control study design was adopted.

Place and Duration of Study: The research was conducted from March to July 2022 at Chuka County Referral Hospital in Tharaka Nithi County.

Methodology: A total of 272 participants, both hypertensive and normotensive, were recruited and blood samples obtained. DNA was extracted and analyzed by PCR RFLP. Independent T-test, Mann Whitney U test and Odds ratios were used to compare the two groups. P values less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant.

Results: Median values for Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW), C-reactive Protein (CRP) and mean values for Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) and Neutrophil to Lymphocyte ratio (NLR) were significantly higher (P < .001) in hypertensive group compared to normotensive individuals. Mean Platelet Distribution Width (PDW) was not significantly different between cases and controls. (P=.519) There was no significant association between the AGTR1 1166A>C (rs5186) SNP frequency and EH in both groups (P=0.6236, OR=0.4952(95%CI:0.0442-5.5456)

Conclusion: The AGTR1 (rs5186) SNP is not associated with EH in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. EH is associated with elevated levels of CRP, RDW, MPV and NLR in the absence of other inflammatory and chronic diseases. Further studies of the genetics of hypertension in Kenya need to be conducted.
FILHAS QUE CUIDAM
Authors: Galvão Lize Borges , Dumet Carolina
Published: July 2023

O presente estudo trata sobre a possibilidade de fixação de alimentos compensatórios entre irmãos, em benefício à irmã que exerce o trabalho de cuidado em relação aos pais idosos ou enfermos, visando o reequilíbrio econômico da relação, haja vista que a filha que cuida não dispõe do mesmo tempo e disposição que os demais irmãos que não exercem o trabalho de cuidado tem para investir em si mesma, em sua carreira acadêmica ou profissional. O cuidado é majoritariamente exercido pelas mulheres e no que diz respeito aos idosos é dever dos filhos presta-lhes assistência. A própria família constitui nítida preferência legislativa e é uma realidade no Brasil, sendo certo que na inexistência no núcleo familiar ou havendo vulnerabilidade econômica, o Estado deverá garantir aos idosos o mínimo existencial. Desta forma, foi considerada para elaboração do artigo a problemática das famílias em que o cuidado dos pais idosos ou enfermos, apesar da existência de diversos filhos, são exercidos exclusivamente por filhas mulheres.
High flux novel polymeric membrane for renal applications
Authors: Hestekin Christa N. , Pakkaner Efecan , Hestekin Jamie A. , De Souza Leticia Santos , Chowdhury Partha Pratim , Marçal Juliana Louzada , Moore John , Hesse Sarah A. , Takacs Christopher J. , Tassone Christopher J. , Dachavaram Soma Shekar , Crooks Peter A. , Williams Kate , Kurtz Ira
Published: July 2023

Biocompatibility and the ability to mediate the appropriate flux of ions, urea, and uremic toxins between blood and dialysate components are key parameters for membranes used in dialysis. Oxone-mediated TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanomaterials have been demonstrated to be excellent additives in the production and tunability of ultrafiltration and dialysis membranes. In the present study, nanocellulose ionic liquid membranes (NC-ILMs) were tested in vitro and ex vivo. An increase in flux of up to two orders of magnitude was observed with increased rejection (about 99.6%) of key proteins compared to that of polysulfone (PSf) and other commercial membranes. NC-ILMs have a sharper molecular weight cut-off than other phase inversion polymeric membranes, allowing for high throughput of urea and a uremic toxin surrogate and limited passage of proteins in dialysis applications. Superior anti-fouling properties were also observed for the NC-ILMs, including a > 5-h operation time with no systemic anticoagulation in blood samples. Finally, NC-ILMs were found to be biocompatible in rat ultrafiltration and dialysis experiments, indicating their potential clinical utility in dialysis and other blood filtration applications. These superior properties may allow for a new class of membranes for use in a wide variety of industrial applications, including the treatment of patients suffering from renal disease.
Effective strategy to cope the pain and discomfort among women undergoing mammography - A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Rahim Anila , Rasheed Binish , Adil Syed Omair , Naz Nasreen , Aslam Neha
Published: July 2023

Objectives: To evaluate the role of paracetamol in reducing pain and discomfort during the mammography procedure.

Methods: This randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial was conducted at DIR, Ojha and LEJ Campus of DUHS from November 2019 to May 2021. All females aged above 40 years undergoing first time mammogram (screening or diagnostic) were enrolled. Of 639 included participants, 321 were included in paracetamol and 318 in placebo group. Patients in both the groups took medication orally which was customized by the Dow Pharmacy. The degree of pain felt during the mammography procedure was the outcome variable that was measured using Visual Analogue Scale.

Results: The overall pain was found in 506 (79.19%) women. Pain was significantly higher in women who were in placebo group as compared to patients who were in paracetamol group, i.e., 280 (55.3%) and 226 (44.7%) (p-value <0.001). After adjustment of other covariates, the odds of pain was 3.64 times significantly higher in women who were in placebo group than that of women in paracetamol group (OR 3.64, 95% CI 2.31-5.74). Moreover, >25kg/m2 BMI was 2.84 times, 22.6-25 kg/m2 BMI was 2.29 times, nulligravida was 3.56 times, menopausal status was 2.23 times, pre-menopausal status was 4.51 times, and family history of breast cancer was 2.33 times significantly more likely to have pain. No post-trial complications were observed in both the groups.

Conclusion: The use of paracetamol prior to the mammography procedure was found to be an effective intervention to reduce the pain among women.

Clinical Trials Identifier: NCT04381104.

doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.5.7500

How to cite this: Rahim A, Rasheed B, Adil SO, Naz N, Aslam N. Effective strategy to cope the pain and discomfort among women undergoing mammography - A randomized controlled trial. Pak J Med Sci. 2023;39(5):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.5.7500

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Democracia e igualdad (de género)
Authors: Carballo Elda Monica
Published: July 2023

La reforma constitucional boliviana de 2009 consolidó el reconocimiento objetivo de los derechos políticos de las mujeres, planteando el ejercicio de la equidad de género como un criterio para ocupar cargos públicos de decisión. Sin embargo, queda pendiente el desafío de garantizar el ejercicio pleno de dichos derechos en medio de una sociedad arraigada culturalmente con el machismo. En tal sentido, por medio del método deductivo y un análisis analítico descriptivo, el presente documento analiza la normativa vigente en contraste con la realidad del acceso a cargos públicos en Bolivia, tomando como parámetro el trabajo de Ruth Bader Ginsburg por la inclusión de los derechos de la mujer y la igualdad de género en la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos. Al final se concluye que dicha premisa de igualdad y equidad no son garantizados, quedando pendiente dicho trabajo por parte del Estado.
Países Emergentes e a Mudança no Paradigma dos Investimentos Internacionais
Authors: Ferreira Almeida Thiago
Published: July 2023

O artigo objetiva reconhecer a existência de um novo paradigma dos investimentos internacionais. Esse paradigma, iniciado a partir do século XXI, decorre do reposicionamento dos países emergentes. O trabalho está estruturado em duas partes. Primeiro, primou-se pelo reconhecimento de um grupo específico de países emergentes, que apresentam importância econômica, política, jurídica e nas relações internacionais. Esse grupo corresponde aos onze países do G20 Financeiro, que se qualificam como o G11. Em um segundo momento, analisou-se o reconhecimento de um novo paradigma dos investimentos internacionais, pautados por acordos bilaterais mais balanceados, no nível bilateral, novos acordos regionais abrangentes, a envolver temas de liberalização comercial e de investimentos e, principalmente, pela liderança das economias emergentes no G20 Financeiro e nas Conferências Ministeriais da OMC sobre facilitação e promoção do investimento. Tais alterações no paradigma repercutem no Direito Internacional do Investimento, a incorporar a necessidade de um debate contemporâneo por uma reforma em seus institutos em atendimento ao maior reposicionamento das economias emergentes no sistema internacional.
Raumerschließung zur Überwindung der Hemmnisse am Immobilienmarkt in den Städten der neuen Länder
Authors: Tank Hannes
Published: July 2023

An den Immobilienmärkten in den neuen Bundesländern gibt es bedeutende Hemmnisse, u. a. wegen der nicht geklärten Eigentumsverhältnisse.Diese Hemmnisse konzentrieren sich in den Städten bzw. in den Stadtzentren und Stadtteilzentren. Hier werden an Standorten mit vorhandener Infrastruktur zahlreiche Investitionen blockiert. Damit fallen Entscheidungen für problematische Standorte (insbesondere „auf der grünen Wiese“). In den Städten, selbst in und nahe den Zentren, sind aber oft Flächen in Großgrundbesitz vorhanden, d. h. ein großes Volumen an städtischem Raum wäre erschließbar. Zusammen mit den gebündelten Anlagen und Einrichtungen der Infrastruktur existiert dort ein bedeutendes Entwicklungspotential. Erodieren oder veröden die städtischen Zentren weiter, gibt es, abgesehen von den damit verbundenen Kosten und Folgekosten, kaum Chancen für das Gedeihen von wirklichem städtischen Leben. Urbanität aber wäre über Einkommen, Arbeitsplätze, Steuereinnahmen u. a. hinaus von großer Bedeutung für die Menschen und die Gesellschaft.
Exploración del enmascaramiento en mujeres autistas y la presencia de sintomatología ansiosa y depresiva.
Authors: Gutiérrez Zubia Anasazi , Carrillo Saucedo Irene Concepción
Published: July 2023

El autismo en mujeres es un fenómeno de investigación relativamente nuevo, teniendo en cuenta que las investigaciones respecto al tema han estado centradas en hombres desde el inicio (Gould, 2017), relativamente hace poco que se tuvo en cuenta la existencia de las mujeres dentro del espectro autista, teniendo como consecuencia que las mujeres sean menos diagnosticadas aún en niveles similares de rasgos autistas (Leedham, et. al., 2019), además las expectativas sociales relacionadas al género han hecho que las mujeres autistas sean más propensas a enmascarar sus rasgos que los hombres autistas (Hull, et. al., 2019), lo anteriormente mencionado se añade a las razones de un diagnóstico tardío en mujeres. El objetivo del presente estudio fue conocer el nivel de enmascaramiento en una población de 37 mujeres autistas sin discapacidad intelectual y su edad de diagnóstico, así como presencia de síntomas de depresión y ansiedad. El estudio fue de tipo descriptivo y de corte transversal. Se realizó una entrevista semiestructurada para identificar datos sociodemográficos y detalles de diagnóstico. Se elaboró un cuestionario para identificar el enmascaramiento autista. Se aplicaron el Inventario de Ansiedad de Beck (BAI; Beck 1988) y el Inventario de Depresión de Beck (BDI-2; Beck, 1996). Los resultados obtenidos indican que el 91.9% enmascaran los rasgos autistas; además, el 2.7% presenta diagnóstico de depresión, el 8.1% ansiedad y el 78.4% con depresión y ansiedad.
Cuidados formales y mujeres rurales en Andalucía: una aproximación a su realidad sociolaboral desde una perspectiva de género
Authors: Morcillo-Martinez Juana María , Fernández Morcillo Elisa , Fernández Morcillo Amanda
Published: July 2023

En las zonas rurales de Andalucía la participación de la mujer que trabaja en el ámbito de los cuidados formales es poco valorada. Es importante el conocimiento de esta realidad con la finalidad de visibilizarlas y avanzar en materia de consecución de derechos para conseguir su inclusión sociolaboral y empoderamiento. En este estudio presentamos los resultados de una investigación cuyo objetivo fue analizar cuatro cuestiones claves como referente claro de integración sociolaboral de mujeres rurales cuidadoras en Andalucía: (I) ¿en qué trabajan y en qué condiciones?, (II) ¿por qué quieren trabajar?, (III) ¿qué tipo de actuaciones acrecientan la inserción sociolaboral en el ámbito rural?  (IV) ¿cuáles son los efectos derivados del COVID en su inserción laboral? Para ello, hemos utilizado la metodología cualitativa, a través de la técnica de la entrevista en profundidad. Los resultados muestran la necesidad de poner en marcha estrategias que favorezcan su inclusión sociolaboral donde queden erradicadas situaciones de explotación laboral. Estas actuaciones han de ser adaptadas a sus verdaderas necesidades y basadas en el liderazgo y empoderamiento de las mujeres rurales que realizan su labor profesional en el ámbito de los cuidados formales en Andalucía.
Albert Ballin
Authors: Gerhardt Johannes
Published: July 2023

Ein beispielloser Aufstieg: vom dreizehnten Kind eines armen jüdischen Auswandereragenten zum "Souverän der Seefahrt" und "Freund" des Kaisers. Wenig verwunderlich, dass Albert Ballin eine der hervorragendsten Gestalten des wilhelminischen Kaiserreichs war. Von Beginn an sorgte er bei der Hamburg-Amerikanischen Packetfahrt-Actien-Gesellschaft, kurz Hapag genannt, für Aufsehen. Diese stieg unter der Führung ihres Managers Ballin zur größten Reederei der Welt auf. Von 1907 bis zu seinem tragischen Tod am 9. November 1918 gehörte Ballin dem Kuratorium der Hamburgischen Wissenschaftlichen Stiftung an und hat auch hier auf besondere Weise gewirkt. Die vorliegende Biographie zeichnet das außergewöhnliche Leben dieses Mannes nach.
Dynamic biometric data, total soluble solids, ash content, firmness, and color characteristics of two peach varieties
Authors: Pandova S. , Mihaylova D. , Popova A. , Savchovska S. , Zhivondov A.
Published: July 2023

Abstract. The present study tracks changes in the development of two native peach varieties (“Laskava” and “Evmolpiya”) from fruit formation to full ripening within five calendar weeks. In search for a non-destructive method for maturity assessment, the parameters firmness, color, size, weight, dry weight, ash content, and TSS values were evaluated. It was found that a 30% increase in size and a 1.8-2 times increase in weight occurred during the ripening period. The TSS data did not change radically, which shows that the main nutrients of the peach accumulate in the early stages of development. The color indicators change in the following trend: a decrease in the “L”, “h” and “b” values, and a tendency of increase in the “c” values. The stone size does not change drastically during the evaluation time. The moisture content also does not change significantly, although in the initial stage of fruit growth it cannot be characterized by juiciness. Firmness progressively decreases.
The obtained results show grounds for the creation of a database of expected markers which may indicate the onset of maturity without the fruit being pulled from the tree or damaged.
CHARACTERISTIC, ORIGINAL AND FORMING CONDITION OF GRAINED SEDIMENTS IN SURFICIAL SEDIMENTS OF TONKIN GULF
Authors: Thanh Dinh Xuan , Nghi Tran , Lan Nguyen Thanh , Tha Hoang Van
Published: July 2023

Based on  original characteristics,  the  grained size  surficial sediments  on bottom  Tonkin  Gulf was  divided into  3 groups: provenance  of sediments  related to  igenous and sedimentwy rocks, provenance of sediments are materials of late  Pleistocene weathering crust  and provenance  of bioturbance  materials. Especially,  the  second group  was  detailed classified by  mineral and chemical compositions,  such as:  lateritzed curdles,  clastics  rich in iron, clastics rich in Ca;  and iron, cancite clatics.Sediments what originated from igenous and sedimentaJy rock are distributed around Bach Long Vi Island at 50 - 60 water depth. They were supplied from Bach Long Vi Island or continental. The continental provenance of sediment was transported by ancient river systems what formed in the regression phase in late Pleistocene (Q13b). Destroyed weathering crustal sediments are originated from uppermost of late  Pleistocene marine sediments (m Q13b) what affected by marine wave dynamic in Flandrian transgression phase.
CHARACTERISTICS OF REEF FISH COMMUNITIES RECORDED IN BACH LONG VI, CON CO, CON DAO AND PHU QUOC ISLANDS
Authors: Thu Dao Duy , Thuoc Pham
Published: July 2023

About 24,000 individuals reef fishes were analyzed and recorded by under water visual census and sampling at four locations where is representative forVietnamese seawaters including Tonkin Gulf (Bach Long Vi and Con Co Islands). South East region (Con Dao Island) and South West region (Phu Quoc Island) from 2006 to 2008. Based on bio-statistics methods, the studied results illustrated th e semi- tropical characteristics of the reef fish communities in the northern part (Tonkin Gulf) and tropical characteristics of the others in the southern part (including South-Eastern and South - Western regions). Each surveyed community was composed by many species and its species sim ilarity in dex was unequal. Th e study also proved the separation and vulnerability ofreeffis hes and confirmed that Pomacentrid and Labrid were most dominant in the surveyed sites. Almost reef fishes there belonged to small size species and certainly limited in foodstuff value. These assessments will be considered as th e basis for policy maker on reef fish management andexploitation effectiveness after Marine Protected Area (MPA) model is installed to these locations.
EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT KINDS OF FOOD ON THE GROWTH AND SURVIVAL RATE OF AD ULT TIGER TAIL SEAHORSE (HIPPOCAMPUS COMES , 1850)
Authors: Ky Truong Si , Hoa Ho Thi , Lu Hoang Duc , Lang Pham Vu
Published: July 2023

This study examined the effects on the growth and survival rate of culturedtiger tail seahorse (Hippocampus comes) fed on Mysis and Aceres and a com bination of these foods. The results show that there are no significant difference in length and weight between treatments of Mysis and Acetes, but length of seahorsefed on Acetes and Mysis combinarion is higher than that of another tremments (P < 0.05).Survival rate of seahorse for all treatments is higher than 97%. In conclusion, this in vestigation has demonstrared effective use of frozen Mysis and Aceres for seahorse aquaculture. Mysis and Acetes are available in Vietnamese seawaters, but rhey seasonally occur, so should buy and keep them in frozen condition and using for seahorse culture whole year. These foods can be used as an alternative to live enriched Artemia, that fed seahorse in the past.
Surgical Management of Symptomatic Discoid Meniscus; Treatment modalities and functional outcomes
Authors: ŞAHBAT Yavuz , İĞREK Servet , KOÇ Erdem , BİHİ Omar , TUFAN Elif , ÇELİKSÖZ Hüseyin Aytek , TOPKAR Osman Mert
Published: July 2023

Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate the treatment modalities and the outcomes of

patients operated on for discoid meniscus, and to compare the patients results with the

existing literature.

Materials and Methods: The study included 24 patients with discoid meniscus who

underwent surgery between 2012 and 2022. Patients with incidentally discovered

asymptomatic discoid meniscus were not included in the study. The diagnosis of the patients

was made based on pain or mechanical symptoms accompanied by pain and X-Ray + MRI

evaluation. Watanabe classification was used for macroscopic classification, and

perioperative operation data of the patients were documented. The Oxford Knee Score was

used for pre- and postoperative clinical evaluation.

Results: The average age of the 24 patients was 18.1. Eleven patients had right kne discoid

meniscus, and five had a bilateral discoid meniscus. The most common symptom was pain

(79%). Lateral discoid meniscus was detected in 22 patients (91%). Watanabe Type 1 was the

most commonly observed macroscopic variant (41%). Tear were found in 10 patients. All

patients underwent arthroscopic saucerization. There was a significant improvement in the

Oxford Knee scores in the first postoperative year.

Discussion: The long-term outcomes of symptomatic discoid meniscus are quite good.

Surgery should be recommended for patients with predominant mechanical symptoms and

pain. Reshaping the meniscus and repairing instability are the main goals of surgery.
The Impact of Patent Applications in the Context of the ESG Model at World Level
Authors: Leogrande Angelo , Leogrande Domenico , Costantiello Alberto
Published: July 2023

In the following article, we estimate the value of Patent Applications-PA in the context of the Environmental, Social and Governance-ESG model at world level. We use data from World Bank for 193 countries in the period 2011-2021. We found that PA is positively associated, among others, to “CO2 Emissions” and “Mammal Species Threated”, and negatively associated among others to “Hospital Beds” and “Research and Development Expenditures”. Furthermore, we found that at aggregate level PA is negatively associated to each macro component of the ESG model i.e.: Environment, Social and Governance. Furthermore, we have applied eight different machine-learning algorithms for the prediction of the future value of PA. We found that the best predictive algorithm is the Simple Regression Tree in terms of minimization of MAE, RMSE and MSE and maximization of R-squared. The value of PA is predicted to growth by an average of 9.82% for the analysed countries.
JEL Codes: D7, D70, D72, D73, D78.
Pengaruh Aktivitas Sosial Media Terhadap Kesadaran Brand dan Loyalitas Brand Olahraga
Authors: Purnomo Eko , Dida Susanne , Setianti Yanti , Cahyani Firunika Intan , Desman M. Arie
Published: July 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan aktifitas sosial media terhadap kesadaran brand dan loyalitas brand. Metode penelitian menggunakan kuantitatif dengan pendekatan korelasional. Sampel diambil dengan non-probabilitas jenis snowball. Oleh karena itu diperoleh responden sebanyak 154, yang merupakan mahasiswa Jurusan Kepelatihan FIK UNP. Hasil penelitian menjelaskan bahwa terdapat sebuah hubungan antara aktifitas sosial media terhadap kesadaran brand dan loyalitas brand. Hasil penelitian ini memberikan sebuah implikasi penting untuk dijelaskan bahwa penggunaan sosial media merupakan pengaruh penting untuk meningkatkan kesadaran dan juga loyalitas seseorang terhadap brand. Penelitian ini hanya sebatas mengetahui hubungan fitas sosial media terhadap kesadaran brand dan loyalitas brand dengan menggunakan angket sebagai alat ukurnya. Sehingga sangat direkomendasikan untuk masa depan dapat dilakukan penelitian lebih mendalam seperti studi kasus untuk mengetahui dan memperdalam hasil temuan yang diperoleh.
First record of the genus Bassaniodes Pocock, 1903 (Araneae, Thomisidae) from India
Authors: Tripathi Rishikesh , Jangid Ashish Kumar , Bhagirathan Usha , Sudhikumar Ambalaparambil Vasu
Published: July 2023

The thomisid genus Bassaniodes Pocock, 1903 is recorded for the first time from India. The species Bassaniodes tristrami (O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1872) is redescribed based on specimens collected from the Thar desert, India and information on the species' natural history is presented.