bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Literary Geography: Applying Geocriticism in "The Mermaid Madonna" by Stratis Myrivilis
Authors:   University of the Aegean, Greece, Margariti Maria
Published: October 2022

This study uses the Geocritical method, as systematized by Bertrand Westphal in 2007, and applies it to the Greek novel The Mermaid Madonna [Παναγιά η Γοργόνα] by StratisMyrivilis for the first time. This novel uses as setting the settlement of Skala Skamnias or Mourias, which is located on Lesvos (an island of Greece in the North-Eastern Aegean Sea) after the Asia Minor Disaster in 1922 and after the arrival of the Greek refugees from Asia Minor to the island. The purpose of the study is to show how Geography is related to Literature and how the author deliberately chose Skala as the setting for his literary work in order to support his new perception of the concept of Greekness, as in his opinion it was formed after 1922.Thus, this article, first presents the Geocritical method and its use in the chosen novel and then applies it to the novel discussing how the author uses the place and time.
The Effect of Lo-Fi Music Therapy on Pain Intensity and Blood Pressure in Post-Operation Patients in Karsa Husada Batu Hospital
Authors: Daroin Muhammad Faizud , S.Kep. Joko Wiyono , Kes. M. , Kom Sp. , Kep. Taufan Arif S. , Ns. Ns. , Kep M. , Kep. nggun Setyarini S. , Ns. Ns. , Kep M.
Published: October 2022

Background: Pain is the most common complaint and the main problem in postoperative patients. Several non-pharmacological therapies can distract the postoperative patient’s focus from pain, one of which is music therapy. Certain music genres can affect human physiology and psychology so that the patient’s blood pressure is stable. Several genres of music can provide a therapeutic effect, one of which is lo-fi. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effect of lo-fi music on pain intensity and blood pressure. Methods: This study uses a “quasi-experimental” method with a “pretest-posttest with control group design” approach. The treatment group received analgesic therapy and lo-fi music therapy, while the control group received only analgesic therapy. Results: There was a difference in pain intensity before and after lo-fi music therapy and analgesics with a significance of 0.001 (p < 0.05) in the treatment group and 0.046 (p < 0.05) in the control group. Unfortunately, in blood pressure, there was no significant difference before and after giving lo-fi music therapy with a significance of 0.161 (p > 0.05) in the treatment group and 0.556 (p > 0.05) in the control group. Conclusion: Giving lo-fi music therapy with a combination of analgesic therapy is more effective in reducing pain intensity than giving analgesic therapy alone and lo-fi music therapy and analgesic therapy do not affect systolic blood pressure.
GELİŞMEKTE OLAN ÜLKELERDE SAĞLIK HARCAMALARI ETKİNLİĞİNİN MALMQUIST İNDEKSİ İLE BELİRLENMESİ
Authors: TELLİ Resul , SERİN Zehra  Vildan
Published: October 2022

Amaç: Bu çalışma Türkiye’nin de aralarında bulunduğu on beş gelişmekte olan ülkenin sağlık harcama etkinliğini ölçmeyi amaçlamaktadır.Yöntem: Çalışmada Veri Zarflama Analizi (VZA) tabanlı Malmquist İndeksi (Mİ) yöntemi kullanılmış ve gelişmekte olan on beş ülke karar verme birimi (KVB) olarak belirlenmiştir. Analizlerde belirlenen 5 girdi ve 2 çıktının, 2000-2018 dönemine ait verileri kullanılmıştır. KVB’lere ait veriler DEA Solver LV(v8) Excel uzantısı kullanılarak çözümlenmiştir.Bulgular: Mİ analizi sonuçlarına göre gelişmekte olan on beş ülkenin yaklaşık %50’sinin Toplam Faktör Verimlilik Değişimi (TFVD) değerinde artış elde ederek bu ülkelerin sağlık harcamalarında etkin olduğu tespit edilmiştir. TFVD değerinde ilk 3 sırada yer alan ülkeler Brezilya, Türkiye ve Mısır olarak belirlenmiştir.Özgünlük: Bu çalışmanın diğer çalışmalardan birinci farkı Türkiye’nin gelişmekte olan ülkelerle sağlık harcamalarının etkinliğinin kıyaslanmasında VZA tabanlı Mİ yönteminin kullanılmasıdır. İkinci önemli farkı ise VZA ve Mİ yönteminin kullanıldığı diğer çalışmalara göre analiz döneminin (19 yıl) oldukça uzun olmasıdır.
İNSAN KAYNAKLARI YÖNETİMİ UYGULAMALARI ÇALIŞANLARA NASIL YANSIR? İŞ BECERİKLİLİĞİ PERSPEKTİFİNDEN BİR DEĞERLENDİRME
Authors: POLAT Gülden İpek , KIZILDAĞ Duygu
Published: October 2022

Amaç: Bu çalışmada, kontrol ve bağlılık odağından insan kaynakları yönetimi uygulamalarının çalışanların iş becerikliliği davranışları üzerindeki rolünü belirlemek amaçlanmıştır.Yöntem: Çalışmanın amacı doğrultusunda İzmir ilinde bulunan bir üniversitenin İnsan Kaynakları Yönetimi Bölümü üçüncü sınıf öğrencilerinden 22 kişi seçilmiş ve yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Görüşmelerden elde edilen cevaplar betimsel analiz yöntemiyle incelenmiş ve yorumlanmıştır.Bulgular: Araştırma sonucunda, kontrol odaklı insan kaynakları yönetimi uygulamalarının iş becerikliliğinin ortaya çıkmasını zorlaştırırken, bağlılık odaklı insan kaynakları yönetimi uygulamalarının iş becerikliliğinin ortaya çıkmasını kolaylaştırdığı belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca bazı kontrol odaklı insan kaynakları yönetimi uygulamalarının da çalışanların iş becerikliliğini olumlu yönde etkileyebileceği görülmüştür.Özgünlük: Literatürde kavramı henüz kontrol ve bağlılık odaklı insan kaynakları yönetimi uygulamaları kapsamında inceleyen fazla çalışmaya rastlanamamıştır. Bu çalışma, Türkçe literatürde bu odakta yer alan ilk çalışma olması açısından önem teşkil etmektedir.
Visitors’ Perception Image of the Douro Demarcated Region through Social Networks
Authors: ESTEVES Elsa , PAULO MORAIS Elisabete , MACEDO Cláudia
Published: October 2022

The image of a tourist destination is a strong antecedent of the behavioral intention of tourists, such as the intention to visit/revisit the destination or to recommend others to visit. Therefore, different tourist organizations try to create a robust image for their destinations that helps them to differentiate themselves from others to become competitive.
من قال عنه ابو داود ضعيف في سننه اعداد
Authors:   جامعة بغداد/  كلية / العلوم الإسلامية, فرحان حمد م. د. بيداء
Published: October 2022

لقد اقتصر البحث على من وصفه الإمام أبو داود في سننه بأنه ضعيف، لذلك لا يشتمل هذا البحث على الرواة الذين حملوا أوصافاً تدل على الضعف مثل الجهالة أو غيرها، كما لا يشتمل على الأحاديث التي وصفها الإمام بالضعف. وقد بلغ عدد الرواة الذين وصفهم الإمام أبو داود بالضعف ستة رواة، وكان منهجي أن أذكر قول الإمام أبي داود، ثم أنقل أقوال غيره من العلماء المتقدمين، وكذلك أقوال الإمام أبي داود في كتبه الأخرى إن وجدت لبيان مدى التوافق بين هذه الأقوال. ولقد توصلت الى النتائج الآتية: 1. وصف الإمام أبو داود ستة من رواة سننه بالضعف. 2. اتفق الإمام أبو داود مع غيره من العلماء في تضعيف ثلاثة رواة. 3. حصل خلاف بين الإمام أبي داود وبعض الأئمة في تضعيف ثلاثة رواة، وكان الراجح في هذا هو قول الإمام أبي داود. لم ترد أقواله التي ذكرها في سننه في كتبه الأخرى.
New ring shear deformation apparatus for three-dimensional multiphase experiments: First results
Authors: McLafferty Shae , Bix Haley , Bogatz Kyle , Reber Jacqueline E.
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Multiphase deformation, where a solid and fluid phase deform simultaneously, play a crucial role in a variety of geological hazards, such as landslides, glacial slip, and the transition from earthquakes to slow slip. In all these examples a continuous, viscous or fluid-like phase is mixed with a granular or brittle phase where both phases deform simultaneously when stressed. Understanding the interaction between the phases and how they will impact deformation dynamics is essential to improve hazard assessments for a wide variety of geo-hazards. Here, we present the design and first experimental results from a ring shear deformation apparatus capable of deforming multiple phases simultaneously. The experimental design allows for three dimensional observations during deformation in addition to unlimited shear strain, controllable normal force, and a variety of boundary conditions. To impose shear deformation, either the experimental chamber or lid rotate around its central axis while the other remains stationary. Normal and pulling force data are collected with force gauges located on the lid of the apparatus and between the pulling motor and the experimental chamber. Experimental materials are chosen to match the light refraction index of the experimental chamber, such that 3D observations can be made throughout the experiment with the help of a laser light sheet. We present experimental results where we deform hydropolymer orbs and cubes (brittle phase) and Carbopol® hydropolymer gel (fluid phase). Preliminary results show variability in force measurements and deformation styles between solid and fluid end member experiments. The ratio of solids to fluids and their relative competencies in multiphase experiments control deformation dynamics, which range from stick-slip to creep. The presented experimental strategy has the potential to shed light on multi-phase processes associated with multiple geo-hazards.
The 2018 west-central European drought projected in a warmer climate: how much drier can it get?
Authors: Aalbers Emma Elizabeth , van Meijgaard Erik , Lenderink Geert , de Vries Hylke , van den Hurk Bart J. J. M.
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Projections of changes in extreme droughts under future climate conditions are associated with large uncertainties, owing to the complex genesis of droughts and large model uncertainty in the atmospheric dynamics. In this study we investigate the impact of global warming on soil moisture drought severity in west-central Europe by employing pseudo-global warming (PGW) experiments, which project the 1980–2020 period in a globally warmer world. The future analogues of present-day drought episodes allow investigation of changes in drought severity conditional on the historic day-to-day evolution of the atmospheric circulation. The 2018 west-central European drought is the most severe drought in the 1980–2020 reference period in this region. Under 1.5 °C, 2 °C and 3 °C global warming, this drought episode experiences strongly enhanced summer temperatures, but a fairly modest soil moisture drying response compared to the change in climatology. This is primarily because evaporation is already strongly moisture-constrained during present-day conditions, limiting the increase in evaporation and thus the modulation of the temperature response under PGW. Increasing precipitation in winter, spring and autumn limit or prevent an earlier drought onset and duration. Nevertheless, the drought severity, defined as the cumulative soil moisture deficit volume, increases considerably, with 20 % to 39 % under 2 °C warming. The extreme drought frequency in the 1980–2020 period strongly increases under 2 °C warming. Several years without noticeable droughts under present-day conditions show very strong drying and warming. This results in an increase in 2003-like drought occurrences, compounding with local summer temperature increases considerably above 2 °C. Even without taking into account a (potentially large) dynamical response to climate change, drought risk in west-central Europe is strongly enhanced under global warming. Owing to increases in drought frequency, severity and compounding heat, a reduction in recovery times between drought episodes is expected to occur. Our physical climate storyline provides evidence complementing conventional large-ensemble approaches, and is intended to contribute to the formulation of effective adaptation strategies.
SGD-SM 2.0: an improved seamless global daily soil moisture long-term dataset from 2002 to 2022
Authors: Zhang Qiang , Yuan Qiangqiang , Jin Taoyong , Song Meiping , Sun Fujun
Published: October 2022

Abstract. The drawbacks of low-coverage rate in global land inevitably exist in satellite-based daily soil moisture products because of the satellite orbit covering scopes and the limitations of soil moisture retrieving models. To solve this issue, Zhang et al. (2021a) generated seamless global daily soil moisture (SGD-SM 1.0) products for the years 2013–2019. Nevertheless, there are still several shortages in SGD-SM 1.0 products, especially in temporal range, sudden extreme weather conditions and sequential time-series information. In this work, we develop an improved seamless global daily soil moisture (SGD-SM 2.0) dataset for the years 2002–2022, to overcome the above-mentioned shortages. The SGD-SM 2.0 dataset uses three sensors, i.e. AMSR-E, AMSR2 and WindSat. Global daily precipitation products are fused into the proposed reconstructing model. We propose an integrated long short-term memory convolutional neural network (LSTM-CNN) to fill the gaps and missing regions in daily soil moisture products. In situ validation and time-series validation testify to the reconstructing accuracy and availability of SGD-SM 2.0 (R: 0.672, RMSE: 0.096, MAE: 0.078). The time-series curves of the improved SGD-SM 2.0 are consistent with the original daily time-series soil moisture and precipitation distribution. Compared with SGD-SM 1.0, the improved SGD-SM 2.0 outperforms on reconstructing accuracy and time-series consistency. The SGD-SM 2.0 products are recorded in https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6041561 (Zhang et al., 2022).
People's knowledge and perceptions of Trachycarpus fortunei (Chinese windmill palm) invasions and their management in Ticino, Switzerland
Authors: Genazzi Micol , Guisan Antoine , Shackleton Ross T.
Published: October 2022

Abstract. The introduction of alien plant species can lead to biological
invasions, which have major impacts on people and the environment.
Trachycarpus fortunei (Hook.) H. Wendl. (Arecaceae) is an alien plant (palm tree) that has been
introduced as an ornamental into urban areas across the world, but in many
regions, it has started invading forests and other natural environments
leading to negative impacts. To improve understanding and guide management,
this study sought to assess people's knowledge and perceptions of T. fortunei in
Ticino, the region in Switzerland where invasions of the species are most
common. To achieve this goal, an online survey was conducted, and a total of
487 responses were received. The formal name(s) (scientific or common names)
of T. fortunei were unknown to almost all participants (89 %), and people mostly
just called them “palm”. Most respondents were familiar with the term
invasive alien species (IAS) (88 %) and were aware of the invasiveness
(spread) of T. fortunei (73 %). The study showed that although people like to see the
palm in the region (51 %) and enjoyed the related sense of place it
provides, respondents have become aware of the challenges associated with
invasions and the majority (65 %) would like to see more done to control
the spread of T. fortunei invasions within natural areas, particularly forests. To
improve management, a large number of respondents (63 %) mentioned that
education and awareness programmes should be implemented to provide people
with knowledge on how to deal with invasive alien plants and thus prevent
further spread. Almost a third of respondents supported (32 %) the
regulated sale of T. fortunei in an effort to reduce invasions. Educational level,
gender, and age affected response patterns, and this needs to be accounted
for within strategic management planning, in particular, within education and
awareness-raising initiatives. Tailored and targeted educational campaigns
and management plans need to be established to prioritise and improve
control of this invasive palm in Switzerland in the long term.
Design and Performance of the Hotrod Melt-Tip Ice-Drilling System
Authors: Colgan William , Shields Christopher , Talalay Paval , Fan Xiaopeng , Lines Austin P. , Elliott Joshua , Rajaram Harihar , Mankoff Kenneth , Jensen Morten , Backes Mira , Liu Yunchen , Wei Xianzhe , Karlsson Nanna B. , Spanggård Henrik , Pedersen Allan Ø.
Published: October 2022

Abstract. We introduce the design and performance of a melt-tip ice-drilling system designed to insert a temperature sensor cable into ice. The melt tip is relatively simple and low cost, designed for a one-way trip to the ice-bed interface. The drilling system consists of a melt tip, umbilical cable, winch, interface, power supply, and support items. The melt tip and the winch are the most novel elements of the drilling system, and we make the hardware and electrical designs of these components available open access. Tests conducted in a laboratory ice well indicate that the melt tip has an electrical energy to forward melting heat transfer efficiency of ~35 % with a theoretical maximum penetration rate of ~12 m/hr at maximum 6.0 kW power. In contrast, ice-sheet testing suggests the melt tip has an analogous heat transfer efficiency of ~15 % with a theoretical maximum penetration rate of ~6 m/hr. We expect the efficiency gap between laboratory and field performance to decrease with increasing operator experience. Umbilical freeze-in due to borehole refreezing is the primary depth-limiting factor of the drilling system. Enthalpy-based borehole refreezing assessments predict refreezing below critical umbilical diameter in ~4 hours at -20 ˚C ice temperatures and ~20 hours at -2 ˚C. This corresponds to a theoretical depth limit of up to ~200 m, depending on firn thickness, ice temperature and operator experience.
The relative importance of antecedent soil moisture and precipitation in flood generation in the middle and lower Yangtze River basin
Authors: Ran Qihua , Wang Jin , Chen Xiuxiu , Liu Lin , Li Jiyu , Ye Sheng
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Floods have caused severe environmental and socioeconomic losses worldwide in human history and are projected to exacerbate due to climate change. Many floods are caused by heavy rainfall with highly saturated soil; however, the relative importance of rainfall and antecedent soil moisture and how it changes from place to place has not been fully understood. Here we examined annual floods from more than 200 hydrological stations in the middle and lower Yangtze River basin. Our results indicate that the dominant factor in flood generation shifts from rainfall to antecedent soil moisture with the increase in watershed area. The ratio of the relative importance of antecedent soil moisture and daily rainfall (SPR) is positively correlated with topographic wetness index and has a negative correlation with the magnitude of annual floods. This linkage between watershed characteristics that are easy to measure and the dominant flood-generation mechanism provides a framework to quantitatively estimate potential flood risk in ungauged watersheds in the middle and lower Yangtze River basin.
The 2017 Split wildfire in Croatia: evolution and the role of meteorological conditions
Authors: Čavlina Tomašević Ivana , Cheung Kevin K. W. , Vučetić Višnjica , Fox-Hughes Paul , Horvath Kristian , Telišman Prtenjak Maja , Beggs Paul J. , Malečić Barbara , Milić Velimir
Published: October 2022

Abstract. The Split wildfire in July 2017, which was one of the most severe wildfires in the history of this Croatian World Heritage Site, is the focus in this study. The Split fire is a good example of a wildfire–urban interface, with unexpected fire behavior including rapid downslope spread to the coastal populated area. This study clarifies the meteorological conditions behind the fire event, those that have limited the effectiveness of firefighting operations, and the rapid escalation and expansion of the fire zones within 30 h. The Split fire propagation was first reconstructed using radio logs, interviews with firefighters and pilots involved in the intervention, eyewitness statements, digital photographs from fire detection cameras, media, and the monthly firefighting journal. Four phases of fire development have been identified. Then, weather observations and numerical simulations using an
enhanced-resolution operational model are utilized to analyze the dynamics
in each phase of the fire runs. The synoptic background of the event
includes large surface pressure gradient between the Azores anticyclone
accompanied by a cold front and a cyclone over the southeastern Balkan Peninsula. At the upper level, there was a deep shortwave trough extending from the Baltic Sea to the Adriatic Sea, which developed into a cut-off low. Such synoptic conditions have resulted in the maximum fire weather index in 2017. Combined with topography, they also locally provoke the formation of the strong northeasterly bura wind along the Adriatic coast, which has been accompanied by a low-level jet (LLJ). The bura (downslope wind), with mid- to low-level gravity-wave breaking and turbulence mixing (as in the hydraulic jump theory), also facilitated the subsidence of dry air from the upper troposphere and rapid drying at the surface. This study demonstrates that numerical guidance that indicates the
spatial and temporal occurrence of a LLJ is highly capable of explaining the Split fire evolution from the ignition potential to its extinguishment stage. Thus, in addition to the conventional fire weather indices, such products are able to improve fire weather behavior forecasting and in general more effective decision-making in fire management.
Effects of mild alternate wetting and drying irrigation and rice straw application on N2O emissions in rice cultivation
Authors: Wu Kaikuo , Li Wentao , Wei Zhanbo , Dong Zhi , Meng Yue , Lv Na , Zhang Lili
Published: October 2022

Abstract. The shortage of water resources and the decline in soil organic
matter (SOM) are critical limiting factors affecting the improvement in rice productivity, while alternate wetting and drying (AWD) irrigation and
recycling application of rice straw (S) are considered favorable mitigation
measures. However, the impact of such measures on rice yield and greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions, especially nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions, needs to be further clarified to ensure that agronomic practices save water, conserve soil, and reduce GHG emissions. Therefore, we explored the effects of mild AWD irrigation combined with on-site rice straw recycling on N2O emissions and rice yield through rice pot experiments. This experiment included 2 irrigation methods (continuous flooding (CF) irrigation and mild AWD
irrigation), 2 nitrogen (N) application levels (0 and 225 kg N ha−1) and 2 rice straw return levels (0 and 9000 kg ha−1), for a total of 10 treatments, and each treatment had 3 replicates. The 15N-urea and 15N-S were added to the soil. The results showed that N2O emissions were primarily affected by urea application and irrigation methods, with urea application being most important. Compared with CF irrigation, mild AWD irrigation increased cumulative N2O emissions, with an average increase of 28.8 %. In addition, adding rice straw to mild AWD irrigation further stimulated N2O emissions by 18.1 %. Under the condition of urea application, compared with CF irrigation, mild AWD
irrigation increased the yield-scaled N2O emissions by 17.9 %, and
the addition of rice straw further promoted the yield-scaled N2O
emissions under mild AWD irrigation by 17.4 % but reduced the global
warming potential (GWP) (methane (CH4) + N2O) by 62.9 %. Under the condition of urea application, compared with CF irrigation, mild AWD irrigation reduced the uptake of soil-derived N and aboveground biomass of rice but did not reduce rice yield. Therefore, mild AWD irrigation combined with rice straw return may be a promising agronomic method to maintain rice yield, reduce GHGs, and protect or improve soil fertility.
Seasonal land-ice-flow variability in the Antarctic Peninsula
Authors: Boxall Karla , Christie Frazer D. W. , Willis Ian C. , Wuite Jan , Nagler Thomas
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Recent satellite-remote sensing studies have documented the multi-decadal
acceleration of the Antarctic Ice Sheet in response to rapid rates of
ice-sheet retreat and thinning. Unlike the Greenland Ice Sheet, where
historical, high-temporal-resolution satellite and in situ observations have
revealed distinct changes in land-ice flow within intra-annual timescales,
observations of similar seasonal signals are limited in Antarctica. Here, we
use high-spatial- and high-temporal-resolution Copernicus Sentinel-1A/B synthetic
aperture radar observations acquired between 2014 and 2020 to provide the
first evidence for seasonal flow variability of the land ice feeding George
VI Ice Shelf (GVIIS), Antarctic Peninsula. Our observations reveal a
distinct austral summertime (December–February) speed-up of
∼0.06±0.005 m d−1 (∼ 22±1.8 m yr−1) at, and immediately inland of, the grounding line of the
glaciers nourishing the ice shelf, which constitutes a mean acceleration of
∼15 % relative to baseline (time-series-averaged) rates of
flow. These findings are corroborated by independent, optically derived
velocity observations obtained from Landsat 8 imagery. Both surface and
oceanic forcing mechanisms are outlined as potential controls on this
seasonality. Ultimately, our findings imply that similar surface and/or
ocean forcing mechanisms may be driving seasonal accelerations at the
grounding lines of other vulnerable outlet glaciers around Antarctica.
Assessing the degree of seasonal ice-flow variability at such locations is
important for quantifying accurately Antarctica's future contribution to
global sea-level rise.
Simulations of firn processes over the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets: 1980–2021
Authors: Medley Brooke , Neumann Thomas A. , Zwally H. Jay , Smith Benjamin E. , Stevens C. Max
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Conversion of altimetry-derived ice-sheet volume change
to mass requires an understanding of the evolution of the combined ice and
air content within the firn column. In the absence of suitable techniques to
observe the changes to the firn column across the entirety of an ice sheet,
the firn column processes are typically modeled. Here, we present new
simulations of firn processes over the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets (GrIS and AIS)
using the Community Firn Model and atmospheric reanalysis variables for more
than four decades. A data set of more than 250 measured depth–density
profiles from both ice sheets provides the basis of the calibration of the
dry-snow densification scheme. The resulting scheme results in a reduction
in the rate of densification, relative to a commonly used semi-empirical
model, through a decreased dependence on the accumulation rate, a proxy for
overburden stress. The 1980–2020 modeled firn column runoff, when combined
with atmospheric variables from MERRA-2, generates realistic mean integrated
surface mass balance values for the Greenland (+390 Gt yr−1) and
Antarctic (+2612 Gt yr−1) ice sheets when compared to published
model-ensemble means. We find that seasonal volume changes associated with
firn air content are on average approximately 2.5 times larger than those
associated with mass fluxes from surface processes for the AIS and 1.5 times
larger for the GrIS; however, when averaged over multiple years, ice and
air-volume fluctuations within the firn column are of comparable magnitudes.
Between 1996 and 2019, the Greenland Ice Sheet lost nearly 5 % of its firn
air content, indicating a reduction in the total meltwater retention
capability. Nearly all (94 %) of the meltwater produced over the Antarctic
Ice Sheet is retained within the firn column through infiltration and
refreezing.
Improved Extended-Range Prediction of Persistent Stratospheric Perturbations using Machine Learning
Authors: de Fondeville Raphaël , Wu Zheng , Székely Enikő , Obozinski Guillaume , Domeisen Daniela I. V.
Published: October 2022

Abstract. On average every two years, the stratospheric polar vortex exhibits extreme perturbations known as Sudden Stratospheric Warmings (SSWs). The impact of these events is not limited to the stratosphere, but they can also influence the weather at the surface of the Earth for up to three months after their occurrence. This downward effect is observed in particular for SSW events with extended recovery timescales. This long-lasting stratospheric impact on surface weather can be leveraged to significantly improve the performance of weather forecasts on timescales of weeks to months. In this paper, we present a fully data-driven procedure to improve the performance of long-range forecasts of the stratosphere around SSW events with an extended recovery. We first use unsupervised machine learning algorithms to capture the spatio-temporal dynamics of SSWs and to create a continuous scale index measuring both the frequency and the strength of persistent stratospheric perturbations. We then uncover three-dimensional spatial patterns maximizing the correlation with positive index values allowing us to assess when and where statistically significant early signals of SSW occurrence can be found. Finally, we propose two machine learning (ML) forecasting models as competitors for the state-of-the-art sub-seasonal numerical prediction model ECMWF S2S: while the numerical model performs better for lead times up to 25 days, the ML models offer better predictive performance for greater lead times. We leverage our best performing ML forecasting model to successfully post-process numerical ensemble forecasts and increase their performance by up to 20 %.
Is Oral Candida associated with Dental Caries in Children - A Cross Sectional Analysis.
Authors: Pai Mithun , Yellapurkar Shweta , Natarajan Srikant , Shenoy Ramya
Published: October 2022

BACKGROUND: Dental caries is a world-wide public health issue and is considered the most common of all non-communicable disease. There has been a growing interest in association between oral fungal flora especially candida and dental caries. Hence the aim of the study was to assess the correlation between active caries status and oral candida carriage in children aged twelve years.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study where a multiphase sampling was done and a total of thirty children were selected randomly among children screened previously. Data was collected through clinical oral examinations and structured interviews. The oral rinse technique described by Samaranayake et al. was used for extracting candida spp. The correlation between candida spplevel and caries experience was performed by the Pearsons correlation coefficient.RESULTS: The mean DMFS and defs scores of the children were 3.70±4.61 and 5.83±5.51 respectively. Significant association with decay scores for deciduous teeth (P<0.05) and defs (p= <0.001) was demonstrated. Candida species was associated highly with caries prevalence and significant positive correlation was found between Candida (CFU/plate) and defs scores (r=0.790) (p= <0.001)CONCLUSION: The study results suggested that there is a significant positive correlation between candida carriage and caries, especially in children in the age group of 12 years.
Selective Root Retreatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Nagy Mohamed , Ghobashy Ahmed
Published: October 2022

AbstractObjectives: Post-treatment apical periodontitis is an inflammatory disorder of peri-radicular tissues caused by either persistent or secondary intra-radicular infection . The present study compared the prognosis of cases treated with the “selective root retreatment”  concept to the traditional retreatment approach. Material and Methods: Forty patients complaining of failed root canal treatment having  a periapical lesion in one root were selected. The cases were randomly divided into two groups; group (S): selective root canal retreatment in which only the affected root was retreated and group (T): traditional root canal retreatment in which all canals were retreated. The peri-radicular condition was evaluated radiographically using the Periapical Index (PAI) for one year. The chi-square test statistical tests analyzed the outcome data. Results: At the baseline examination, There was no significant difference between the two groups regarding the patients’ baseline mean periapical indices . After one year, we found that the mean periapical index declined without a significant difference between the two groups. Conclusions: The present study points to selective root retreatment as a successful “minimally invasive alternative” in cases of an independently diseased root. The remaining treated roots can be retained without intervention provided that they are confirmed: “healthy”. Clinical Relevance: Selective root retreatment is a promising conservative option in the treatment of failed endodontic cases with periapical pathosis related to an individual root.
IMPACTO DA COVID-19 NO ESTADO DE SAÚDE MENTAL DE ENFERMEIROS
Authors: Silva Peixoto Tiago , Biazi Marras Ana Paula , De Lima Lemos Patrícia , Araújo Ribeiro Lorena , Grapiglia Ana Paula , De Oliveira Júnior Gilmar Jorge
Published: October 2022

Objetivos: analisar a associação entre indicativos de ansiedade e depressão e características de enfermeiros que atuam nos serviços de saúde em nível terciário no contexto da pandemia COVID-19. Método: Estudo de corte transversal, descritivo e analítico com abordagem quantitativa. A amostra do estudo foi não probabilística, constituída por 101 enfermeiros(as) por meio da aplicação de questionários online utilizando a ferramenta google form. Resultados: O estudo revelou que dos 101 enfermeiros, 57,4% apresentaram resultados de indicativos de ansiedade e depressão conforme a escala utilizada. Na análise múltipla estiveram associados ao indicativo de ansiedade e depressão, não possuir companheiro (p= 0,048), pertencer ao grupo de risco para COVID-19 (p= 0,038), resiliência baixa (p= 0,047) e média (0,015), independentemente do sexo. Conclusão: Foi possível observar presença de indicativos de ansiedade e depressão ocasionadas pela COVID-19 em enfermeiros da assistência hospitalar. As informações encontradas possibilitaram uma observação para os fatores de risco ao adoecimento, o que pode ser revertido em prevenção de doenças mentais ou agravamento de transtornos leves. Descritores: Saúde Mental; Enfermeiros; COVID-19; Atenção Terciária a Saúde; Questionário de Saúde do Paciente; Resiliência Psicológica.
MAPEAMENTO DA PRODUÇÃO CIENTÍFICA SOBRE A ENFERMAGEM OBSTÉTRICA NO BRASIL: UMA REVISÃO DE ESCOPO
Authors: Siqueira Costa Schreck Rafaela , Da Silva Kênia Lara
Published: October 2022

Objetivo: Mapear as produções científicas sobre a enfermagem obstétrica brasileira, de modo a identificar as principais temáticas e lacunas do conhecimento. Método: Revisão de escopo que seguiu as recomendações do Joanna Briggs Institute, com consulta nas bases de dados MEDLINE/Pubmed, BVS/Lilacs e CINAHL. Recuperaram-se estudos que continham (pelo menos) um dos termos dos conceitos Enfermagem Obstétrica e Brasil. Os dados foram analisados de forma estatística descritiva, com agrupamento dos achados por similaridade do conteúdo abordado. Posteriormente, procedeu-se à síntese narrativa das características metodológicas e temáticas elencadas dos estudos. Resultados: Selecionados 120 estudos, com predomínio de publicações em periódicos nacionais de enfermagem. Prevaleceram estudos qualitativos da Região Sudeste, elaborados por autores da área. Identificaram-se temáticas recorrentes, que permitiram a criação de quatro categorias: atitudes e práticas obstétricas; formação profissional; desafios para autonomia profissional e condições de trabalho. Os apontamentos dos estudos para a enfermagem obstétrica brasileira também foram elencados. Conclusão: As publicações concentraram-se, em maioria, na categoria de atitudes e práticas obstétricas e trazem apontamentos para melhoria da profissão, identificando áreas que necessitam de investimento para garantir formação de qualidade, prática ética, com condições de trabalho justas e cuidado de excelência às mulheres e respectivas famílias.
The location of the mandibular foramen as a guide in mandibular block anesthesia in children by age: A radiographic analysis
Authors: TEMUR Katibe Tugce , SOĞUKPINAR ÖNSÜREN Aslı
Published: October 2022

Knowing the correct location of the mandibular foramen (MF) is a significant factor in the success of inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB). The primary clinical guide for this anesthesia in children with continued growth and development may be the location of MF. The present study was carried out retrospectively on panoramic radiographs of children aged 5-14 years. Three linear measurements were performed on panoramic radiographs to evaluate the distance of the MF to the occlusal plane (OP), anterior border of the ramus (ABR), and mandibular base (MB). The participants’ ages were divided into five groups: (G1) 5-6 years, (G2) 7-8 years, (G3) 9-10 years, (G4) 11-12 years, and (G5) 13-14 years. The results revealed a statistically significant increase in the mean values from G2 to G4 in all measurements. However, it was determined that there were no statistically significant differences between G1 and G2 and between G4 and G5 by the mean measurement values, respectively. Besides, the results of the measurements did not significantly differ by sex. Overall, it was concluded that MF was slightly below OP under 8 years of age and moves in the poster superior direction until the permanent dentition period. This result may guide clinicians in IANB in children.
Diagnostic accuracy of clinical gestalt of doctors with different experiences in COVID-19 suspected patients
Authors: Ozkan Abuzer
Published: October 2022

This study aims to evaluate the ability of physicians' predictions to predict mortality in COVID-19 patients and compare physician predictions with scores developed for COVID-19 patients in predicting mortality and patient worsening. This study was conducted prospectively in the emergency department. Patient data were collected between 20.03.2021 and 20.06.2021. Patients who applied to our hospital with COVID-19 symptoms and were confirmed to be COVID-19 by rt-PCR results were included in our study. Patients aged 18 years and over who were tr-PCR positive were included in the study. Quick COVID-19 Severity Index (qCSI), Brescia-COVID Respiratory Severity Scale (BCRSS), and CURB- 65 scale were calculated and recorded by a researcher. A total of 176 patients were included in our study. There was no significant relationship between physicians' gestalt and 28-day mortality (p=0.121, p=0.282, Mann-Whitney U Test, respectively). Physicians' gestalt was found to be insufficient to predict mortality in COVID-19 patients. There was a significant difference between the CURB-65 short-term mortality group and the survivors.
Effects of beta-1,3-D glucan on systemic bortezomib treated rat pancreas
Authors: ERKAYA Nurhan , PARLAK Seçil Nazife
Published: October 2022

Bortezomib, selective inhibitor of the 26S proteasome, is used for treatment of some types of cancer and immunosuppressive therapies. B-1,3- (D)-glucan, a synthetic antioxidant is used complementary medical treatment for human. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of the antioxidant Beta-1,3-D glucan on rat pancreas treated with systemic bortezomib. In the study, 36 Sprague-Dawley adult male rats were divided into four groups: control (C), bortezomib (BZ), β-1, 3-D-glucan (BD) and bortezomib + β-1,3- (D) –glucan (BZ+BD). Each group was divided into two subgroups (48 or 72 hours), depending on the time of scarification. After experiments, immunohistochemical, stereological and histopathological changes in all rat pancreatic tissues were examined. It was determined increased degenerative, vacuolated serous acini cells and inflammatory cell infiltrations in the groups of BZ and BZ+BG. In immunohistochemical analysis, densities of insulin positive cells were decreased in the groups of BZ and BZ+BG. Furthermore, in stereological mean volume of serous acinus analysis, significantly increases were detected in the groups of BZ and BZ+BG (p<0.05). BZ treatment had the detrimental effects on pancreas tissues. Also, administration of BG was insufficient to prevent injury induced by BZ treatment in the pancreas tissues.
Investigating permanent first molars of a Turkish pediatric sample in the eastern mediterranean region: A radiagraphic study
Authors: TEMUR Katibe Tuğçe , SOĞUKPINAR ÖNSÜREN Aslı
Published: October 2022

The early loss of first permanent molars (FPMs) may cause various problems in the dentofacial region. In the present study, it was aimed to evaluate the conditions of FPMs of a Turkish pediatric sample living in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Dental panoramic radiographs (DPR) with good diagnostic quality and demographic characteristics of patients aged 7-17 years were retrospectively reviewed. Accordingly, affected teeth were evaluated by caries, filling, root canal treatment, retained root, apical lesion, and extraction. FPMs were compared by mandible, maxilla, and right-left jaw positions. The study was carried out with a total of 929 children, 442 (47.60) females and 487 (52.40) males. The participants were between the ages of 7-17 (M=12.10 ± 2.92). Among 3,974 FPMs evaluated, 2,018 (50.79%) were determined to be healthy, while 1,956 (49.21%) were affected. DC1 and F1 were the most common conditions of all evaluated FPMs. Regarding mandibular and maxillary FPMs, 1.137 of the FPMs1+FPMs2 and 881 of the FPMs3+FPMs4 were discovered to be healthy, and the difference was statistically significant (p<0.001). However, any significant differences were not found between right and left FPMs by treatment. While FPMs remained healthy significantly more in the age group of 7-9 years (Group-I), extraction, root canal treatment, and apical treatment were significantly higher in the age group of 16-17 years (Group-IV) (p< 0.001). Ultimately, it was concluded that FPMs start to be affected from early ages and that incidences of root canal treatment, extraction, and apical lesions become more prevalent with advancing age. This situation emphasizes the importance of applying preventive therapies as soon as the eruption of these teeth in children and attempting to increase relevant awareness among families.
Periaortic adipose tissue index: A new approach to the relationship between coronary stenosis severity/lesion complexity and periaortic adipose tissue
Authors: AKBAY Ertan , AKINCI Sinan , UYSAL İbrahim , ADAR Adem , ÇONER Ali , MÜDERRİSOĞLU İbrahim Haldun
Published: October 2022

Periaortic adipose tissue (PAT) is associated with atherosclerosis. The severity of coronary stenosis with PAT has not been evaluated with conventional coronary angiography (CAG). The aim of the study is to determine the relationship between PAT and coronary stenosis severity/ complexity, and to evaluate it with the periaortic adipose tissue index (PATI), a new index derived from PAT. Patients who underwent CAG and thoracic computed tomography (CT) between January 2017 and January 2022 were included in the study. PAT volume was calculated by evaluating CT images, and PATI was calculated by dividing the PAT volume by the circumference of the descending aorta. Patients were divided into two groups according to the presence of ≥50% stenosis on CAG. The correlation of PAT and PATI with the SYNTAX score was evaluated. In our study, 263 patients [mean age 64.5(54/72), male 164 (62.4%)] were evaluated. Severe coronary artery disease (CAD) was observed in 181 patients (68.8%). PAT volume and PATI were significantly higher in patients with severe stenosis (p<0.001, for both). When PAT and PATI were evaluated alongside CAD risk factors, an independent association between PATI and severe CAD was discovered (β:0.581, p:0.97, β:0.968, p:0.006, respectively). No correlation was found between SYNTAX score and PAT and PATI (r:-0.026, p:0.73, r:-0.019, p:0.19, respectively). In our study, PAT and PATI were higher in patients with severe coronary stenosis, and there was an independent relationship between PATI and severe stenosis. We found no relationship between PAT and PATI and the SYNTAX score.
A study comparing intelligence scores of patients of hypermetropia and myopia in children
Authors: OĞUZTÜRK Ömer , OĞUREL Reyhan , DEMİR Nefise , OĞUREL Tevfik
Published: October 2022

This study aimed to evaluate the association between intelligence and refractive error in children. Children with refractive error were consecutively enrolled from the outpatient eye disease clinic at the blinded for peer review. Seventy-six Turkish children were thirty-two female and Forty-four male, aged 6–16 years, participated in this study. Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children Revised was used for Intelligence quotient. Full Intelligence quotient score and verbal Intelligence quotient, picture completion, similarities comprehension, digit span subgroups in children with myopia were higher than that of hypermetropia group (p<0.05). Present study indicated cognitive ability in children with myopia is higher than that of hypermetropia children. The mechanisms of high cognitive ability in children with myopia should be described in further studies.
BUDIDAYA MAGGOT BSF SEBAGAI SUMBER PAKAN DAN PEMELIHARA KUALITAS LINGKUNGAN PETERNAKAN AYAM KAMPUNG DI PONDOK PESANTREN LINTANG SONGO, PIYUNGAN, BANTUL, YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Wulandari Novi Diah , Ruscitasari Zulfatun , Kurniasari Lilis , Savina Syifa
Published: October 2022

Pondok pesantren lintang songo adalah salah satu Pondok pesantren yang memiliki beberapa kegiatan usaha yang salah satunya adalah budidaya ternak ayam. Masalah yang timbul dari usaha budidaya ternak ayam ini adalah mahalnya biaya pakan dan masalah kebersihan kendang yang mengganggu masyarakat sekitar. Dalam kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan santri Pondok pesantren lintang songi dalam membudidayakan maggot BSF sebagai slah satu solusi dalam mengurangi pakan pabrikan sehingga budidaya ternak ayam yang dijalankan akan lebih efisien dan menghasilkan ternak ayam yang jauh lebih sehat serta mengurangi limbah kotoran ayam agar tidak menganggu lingkungan sekitar. Hal ini sesuai dengan hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan oleh Ramadani (2021), bahwa Maggot dapat menjadi salah satu peluang usaha baru, karena jika dibudidaya dengan baik, maka dapat menghasilkan nilai ekonomis tinggi. Budidaya Maggot yang dilakukan Ponpes Lintang Songo merupakan bahan pakan alternatif karena memiliki kandungan protein yang tinggi yaitu 40-50% serta mudah untuk dibudidayakan secara massal, sehingga dapat meminimalisir biaya produksi pada budidaya ternak ayam.
Growing and maintaining a successful tennis business backed by a sound framework
Authors: Allen Jason , Davies Karl , Gale Simon
Published: October 2022

The USTA National Campus was recently awarded ITF Gold Level recognition, making it one of three facilities worldwide to have that distinction. One of the major factors for its success is the creation of a shared philosophical vision that underpins all efforts toward being best in class. This article will discuss and highlight practical implications that have served to help the National Campus continue promoting and developing the game of tennis.
Using the balanced score card to improve tennis club management
Authors: Crespo Dualde Andrés
Published: October 2022

Clubs and local tennisfacilities are the main providers of grass roots programmes which is a key element to facilitate both elite and participation pathways at different levels of the game. To provide the services required by their stakeholders, tennis clubs have gradually evolved in the delivery of their operations to conform with the standards and procedures implemented by other industries. The control of the operations of these organisations is a crucial aspect of their strategic plan. One of the tools that can be used to perform this control, which incorporates both financial and non-financial perspectives, is the Balanced Scorecard (BSC). This article reflects on the relevance of this instrument in the tennis context and proposes a practical example on how clubs and local facilities can adopt it for the implementation of their strategy.