bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Infection prevention and tissue repair in skin lesions using treatments based on a chlorine dioxide solution: case studies
Authors: Aparicio-Alonso Manuel
Published: December 2022

Optimal regeneration of skin lesions needs to ensure protection against
opportunistic infections that may hinder the healing process or increase
the risk of infection. The use of antibiotics to avoid infection can, in
some cases, interfere with tissue regeneration, and often fails due to
resistant bacterial strains. Thus, there is a need to expand the arsenal
of safe and effective treatment options available. Here, we document the
prevention of infections and tissue repair in skin lesions using
treatments based on a chlorine dioxide solution. We document four case
reports, that include an abdominal burn by a chemical agent, a palpebral
burn by extreme heat, limb ulceration due to vascular insufficiency, and
a melanoma of the scalp. All lesions were treated topically with a
chlorine dioxide solution, and systemically when necessary, according to
previously proposed protocols. All four patients showed complete dermal
regeneration, with aesthetic results, no side effects or any evidence of
adverse effects or interactions with the concomitant treatments used.
The results constitute evidence that a topical or systemic solution of
chlorine dioxide is safe as an antiseptic treatment in the adequate and
swift resolution of skin lesions.
Effects of Pixel Resolution, Mapping Window Size, and Spectral Species Classification on Remote Sensing of Plant Beta Diversity Using biodivMapR and Hyperspectral Imagery
Authors: Roberston Kevin , Simonson Eli M. , Ramirez-Bullon Natali R. , Poulter Benjamin , Carter Richard
Published: December 2022

Using imaging spectroscopy (hyperspectral imaging), we sought to assess
the effects of image pixel resolution, size of mapping windows composed
of pixels, and number of spectral species assigned to pixels on the
capacity to map plant beta diversity using the biodivMapR algorithm, in
support of the planned NASA Surface Biology and Geology (SBG) satellite
remote sensing mission. BiodivMapR classifies pixels as spectral
species, then calculates beta diversity as dissimilarity of spectral
species among mapping windows each composed of multiple pixels. We used
NEON airborne 1 m resolution hyperspectral images collected at three
sites representing native longleaf pine ecosystems in the southeastern
U.S. and aggregated pixels to sizes ranging from 1-90 m for comparative
analyses. Plant community composition was groundtruthed. Results show
that the capacity to detect plant beta diversity decreases with fewer
pixels per mapping window, such that pixel resolution limits the size of
mapping windows effective for representing beta diversity. Mapping
window size in turn limits the spatial resolution of beta diversity maps
composed of mapping windows. Assigning too few pixels per window, as
well as assigning too many spectral species per image, results in
overestimation of dissimilarity among locations that have plant species
in common. This overestimation undermines the capacity to contrast
mapping window dissimilarity within versus among community types and
reduces the information content of beta diversity maps. These results
demonstrate the advantage of maximizing spatial resolution of
hyperspectral imaging instruments on the anticipated NASA SBG satellite
mission and similar remote sensing projects.
Botulinum toxin as an adjunct for severe Dupuytren’s contracture treated with collagenase injections
Authors:   Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA, Denkler Keith A. , Cheng Justin ,   Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA, Song Siyou ,   Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
Published: December 2022

Even with Dupuytren's proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) contractures successfully released, volar flexor muscle memory can contribute to persistent contracture.  We report using botulinum toxin (BoNTA) to the flexor digitorum superficialis muscle (FDS) to reduce flexor tone during recovery. Case Description. Two Collagenase clostridium histolyticum (CCH) injections were given to a patient with a -90° (PIPJ) contracture and a -35° degree distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) contracture.  At the first CCH injection, 20 µ  total of the Botulinum toxin was placed into the FDS muscle.  Manipulation occurred at one week.  A second injection of CCH followed by manipulation one week later occurred at two months, but no additional BoNTA was given.  The final follow-up measurements at 53 months showed a PIPJ of -30° and a DIPJ of 0°.  Total active motion improved from 140° to 240°. Outcomes of any treatment for severe Dupuytren's PIPJ contractures of the little finger are unpredictable and are often considered for staged external expansion or even salvage procedures.  BoNTA injections weaken flexor tone in tendon repairs and for treating hypertonic muscles after strokes.  Conclusion. We hypothesized that BoNTA injection could enhance the outcomes of DC treatment by inhibiting volar flexion forces during the recovery phase.  The following case illustrates that using a BoNTA injection may have helped treat a severe PIPJ contracture.  BoNTA injections need further research and controlled clinical trials to discover their proper role in Dupuytren's contractures treated via CCH injections, fasciotomies, and fasciectomies.
Hypoxic ischemic brain injury with status myoclonus in a case with post-operative massive pulmonary thromboembolism: A diagnostic and therapeutic challenge
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, IPGMER and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, India, Mondal Ritwick , Saha Somesh ,   Department of critical care medicine and trauma care, IPGMER and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, India, Deb Shramana ,   SN Pradhan centre for Neuroscience, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India
Published: December 2022

Thromboembolic event is an important and widely regarded risk factor, influencing the outcome and overall survival in post-operative cases with second highest association with gynaecological surgeries. Here we report a 52 years old female who underwent total laparoscopic hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TLH+BSO) presented to our emergency in unconscious and intubated state on her post-operative day-1 with cardiorespiratory failure. Based on the immediate investigations after successful resuscitation, an initial diagnosis of massive pulmonary thromboembolism was made following supportive and conservative management. Interestingly on subsequent days she started to display episodic non-rhythmic symmetric myoclonic jerks persisting for seconds to minutes; resembling ‘post-hypoxic’ or ‘post-anoxic’ status myoclonus due to hypoxic ischemic brain injury. Further neuro-electrophysiological examination revealed rhythmic well-formed delta activity on both sides symmetrically with a transformation into theta activity with forward displacement on subsequent days, bilaterally over the same areas. Later on, magnetic resonance imaging with magnetic resonance-spectroscopic findings also corroborated to hypoxic ischemic brain injury related changes over bilateral basal ganglia mostly in caudate nucleus. Post operative venous thromboembolism is a major clinical challenge and a subject of constant intensive care yet the neurological sequalae of such event is given less priority despite of its major contribution on overall prognostic and survival index.
New onset severe ulcerative colitis following Ixekizumab therapy
Authors:   Gastroenterology Department, “Sf. Dimitrie” Hospital, Targu Neamt, Romania, Morosanu Alina Mihaela , Mihai Ioana Ruxandra ,   “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Clinical Rehabilitation Hospital, 1st Rheumatology Clinic, Iasi, Romania, Rezus Ioana Irina ,   “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Department of Dermatology, Iasi, Romania
Published: December 2022

Ixekizumab is one of the three biologic agents including Secukinumab and Brodalumab that targets the Interleukin-17 (IL-17) pathway to reduce inflammation in psoriasis and ankylosing spondylitis. In this report we present the case of 42-year-old woman, who was diagnosed with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. One week after first administration of Ixekizumab, she developed diffuse abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea (7-8 stools/day) and fever. Following imaging (colonoscopy, computed tomography) and laboratory investigations, she was diagnosed with acute severe ulcerative colitis complicated with toxic megacolon. The medical treatment (first corticotherapy, then infliximab) has failed and the patient needed emergency colectomy. Based on the immunological mechanisms and the observation from other studies, Ixekizumab should be considered an etiology for new-onset inflammatory bowel disease.
Gut-brain axis: Review on the association between Parkinson’s disease and plant lectins
Authors:   American University of the Caribbean, School of Medicine, Cupecoy, Sint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles, Moin Kayvon , Funk Carly ,   American University of the Caribbean, School of Medicine, Cupecoy, Sint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles, Josephs Meagan ,   American University of the Caribbean, School of Medicine, Cupecoy, Sint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
Published: December 2022

Gastrointestinal (GI) involvement in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) has been widely recognized and supported in recent literature. Prospective and retrospective studies found non-motor symptoms within the GI, specifically constipation, precede cardinal signs and cognitive decline by almost 20 years. In 2002, Braak et al. were the first to propose that PD is a six-stage propagating neuropathological process originating from the GI tract (GIT). Aggregated α-synuclein (α-syn) protein from the GIT is pathognomonic for the development of PD. This article reviews the current literature from the past 10 years as well as original research found in PubMed on the combined effects of enteric glial cells and lectins on the development of Parkinson’s Disease. Studies have found that these aggregated and phosphorylated proteins gain access to the brain via retrograde transport through fast and slow fibers of intestinal neurons. Plant lectins, commonly found within plant-based diets, have been found to induce Leaky Gut Syndrome and can activate enteric glial cells, causing the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Oxidative stress on the enteric neurons, caused by a chronic neuro-inflammatory state, can cause a-syn aggregation and lead to Lewy Body formation, a hallmark finding in PD. Although the current literature provides a connection between the consumption of plant lectins and the pathophysiology of PD, further research is required to evaluate confounding variables such as food antigen mimicry and other harmful substances found in our diets.
Análise da taxa de sangramento após uso de nova terapia em um hemocentro do Ceará
Authors: Oliveira Rebouças Tatyane
Published: December 2022

Analisar a incidência dos episódios hemorrágicos após terapia com anticorpo monoclonal. Pesquisa quantitativa, retrospectiva, transversal realizada no período de outubro de 2020 a junho de 2022. Foram analisadas a taxa de sangramento no período de 12 meses anterior a nova terapia e o período após o uso do Emicizumabe. Foram analisados 08 pacientes que iniciaram a profilaxia com emicizumabe em outubro de 2021.O paciente 1 teve 04 episódios de sangramentos traumáticos e após a nova terapia apresentou 01 sangramento muscular de origem traumática com boa resposta ao tratamento após dose única com agente de bypass. O paciente 2 apresentou dois sangramentos traumáticos e após a nova terapia não apresentou nenhum sangramento. O paciente 3 apresentou dois sangramentos articulares ambos de origem traumática anterior à mudança de tratamento. Após a mudança terapia não apresentou nenhum sangramento. O paciente 4 apresentou dois sangramentos traumáticos articulares anterior a mudança de tratamento e após o novo tratamento não apresentou nenhum sangramento. Paciente 5, apresentou dois sangramentos articulares antes da mudança de tratamento e nenhum sangramento após o uso. O paciente 6, apresentou 5 sangramentos em articulação alvo antes da terapia e após, teve um sangramento articular. O paciente 7, apresentou dois sangramentos articulares em antes da nova terapia, após a nova terapia apresentou um sangramento traumático. O paciente 8, apresentou um sangramento articular antes da nova terapia e após a nova não apresentou nenhum sangramento. A taxas de sangramento antes eram em média de 2,5 sangramentos e mediana de 2. Após a nova terapia essas taxas ficaram em média de 0,33 com mediana de 0. Havendo assim, uma redução na taxa de sangramento e consequentemente trazendobenefícios na qualidade de vida desses pacientes.
Pre-diabetes is associated with increased risk of heart failure among patients with atrial fibrillation
Authors: Huang Jia-Yi , Tse Yi-Kei , Li Hang-Long , Chen Cong , Zhao Chun-Ting , Liu Ming-Ya , Wu Mei-Zhen , Ren Qing-Wen , Yu Si-Yeung , Hung Denise , Li Xin-Li , Tse Hung-Fat , Lip Gregory Y.H. , Yiu Kai-Hang
Published: December 2022

  

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the association between pre-diabetes and HF and the association of HF with changes in glycaemic status. 

Design and Methods: Patients newly diagnosed with AF between 2015 and 2018 were divided into 3 groups (normoglycaemia, pre-diabetes, and type 2 diabetes) according to their baseline glycaemic status. The primary outcome was incident HF. Fine and Gray model was applied, with death defined as the competing event. 

Results: Among 17,943 AF patients (mean age 75.5 years, 47% female), 3,711 (20.7%) had pre-diabetes and 10,127 (56.4%) had diabetes at baseline. Over a median follow-up of 4.7 years, 518 (14%) normoglycaemic, 646 (15.7%) pre-diabetic, and 1,795 (17.7%) diabetic patients developed HF. Pre-diabetes was associated with an increased risk of HF compared with normoglycaemic patients (subdistribution Hazard Ratio (SHR) =1.12, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.03-1.22). In patients with pre-diabetes at baseline, 403 (11.1%) progressed to diabetes and 311 (8.6%) reversed to normoglycaemia at 2 years. Compared to those who remained pre-diabetic, patients who progressed to diabetes were associated with an increased risk of HF (SHR=1.50, 95% CI: 1.13-1.97), whereas those who reversed to normoglycaemia were associated with decreased risk (SHR=0.61, 95% CI: 0.42-0.94). 

Conclusions: Pre-diabetes was associated with an increased risk of HF in patients with AF. Compared with patients who remained pre-diabetic, those who progressed to diabetes at 2 years experienced an increased risk of HF, whereas those who reversed to normoglycaemia incurred a lower risk of HF. 
The Production of Infrastructural Value and the Extension of the Electricity Grid
Authors: Kragh-Furbo Mette , Walker Gordon , Curtis Mitchell
Published: December 2022

Infrastructures have recently been conceptualised as in process and dynamic rather than fixed and obdurate. We introduce the notion of infrastructural value to draw attention to the specific value that can be produced in something in relation to its participation in an infrastructure, its operation and management. We analyse demand-side response (DSR) as a case of infrastructural extension where value is produced in already-existing electricity consuming devices, generating a return for their response to the ends of grid management. We track the work of aggregators who enrol clients and their devices into providing combined synchronised responses contracted with the grid operator. This involves aggregators in activities of temporal prospecting, legitimation, optimisation and coordination. We argue that the notion of infrastructural value helps to articulate the relations between the fluidity and flexing of infrastructural boundaries and value making practices and consider other ways that this category of value might be explored.
Comparative Study of Master Oil (MO) and Lophira Lanceolata (Ochnaceae) Oil (LLO) Lubricants in Sewing Machines
Authors:   Department of Physics, Modibbo Adama University, Yerima J. B , Mokoro G. O ,   Department of Physics, Modibbo Adama University, William D. ,   Department of Industrial Mathematics, Modibbo Adama University, Najoji S. D. ,   Department of Basic Science, Federal Polytechnic Damaturu
Published: December 2022

In this paper the thermodynamic properties (Fire, Flash, Cloud, Pour points, and Volatility) of master oil (MO) and locally processed Lophira lanceolata oil (LLO) were determined using standard laboratory methods. The results show that LLO has lower volatility which means it can stay longer in moving parts of a machine than MO. Also, the results show that the flash and fire points of the lubricants lie within the maximum operating temperature range (<300 oC) of sewing machines. The high pour point (14 oC) and cloud point (23 oC) of LLO limit its use as a lubricant in low temperate regions of the world as opposed to -14 oC and -7 oC respectively for MO which has universal application. This implies LLO needs to be chemically blended with some additive agents that can lower its Pour point so that it can favourably compete with other lubricants used in sewing machines worldwide.
An Enhanced Multi-Level Authentication Electronic Voting System
Authors:   Computer Science Dept., Bowen University, Ibitoye Ayodeji O.J , Aworinde Halleluyah O. ,   Computer Science Dept., Bowen University, Adekunle Esther T. ,   Computer Science Dept., Bowen University
Published: December 2022

Originally, manual voting systems are surrounded with issues like results manipulation, errors and long result computation time, ineligible voters, void votes among others. Electronic voting system helped in overcoming the challenges with manual voting system, to engendered other problems of phishing, men in the middle attack alongside voter’s impersonation. By these challenges, the integrity of an election results in a distributed system has become another top concern for e-voting system based on reliability. To achieve an improved voters’ authentication and result validation with excellent user experience, here, a Facial Recognition Electronic Voting System that is power-driven by Blockchain Technology was developed. The entire election engineering activities are decentralised with improved security features to enhance transparency, verifiability, and accountability for each vote count. The self-service voting system was built by smart contract and implemented on the Ethereum network. The obtained reports and evaluations reflected a non-editable and self-sufficiently certifiable system for voting. It also has a competitive edge over fingerprint enabled e-voting system. Aside it’s excellent usability and general acceptance, the developed method discarded to a larger extend, intended fraudulent actions from election activities by eliminating the involvement of a middleman while facilitating privacy, convenience, eligibility and satisfactory voters’ right.
Pengaruh Budaya Kerja Dan Disiplin Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Pada Dinas Kependudukan Dan Catatan Sipil Lampung Tengah
Authors: Mazni Afdal , Putri Tia Bela
Published: December 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah Untuk mengetahui pengaruh budaya kerja dan disiplin secara bersama-sama terhadap kinerja pegawai Pada Dinas Kependudukan dan Catatan Sipil Lampung Tengah. Desain penelitian ini adalah deskriptif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh pegawai Pada Dinas Kependudukan dan Catatan Sipil Lampung Tengah. yang berjumlah 35 orang dan sekaligus sebagai sampel. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah regresi linier berganda.

Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial Budaya kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai di Dinas Kependudukan dan Catatan Sipil Lampung Tengah diperoleh thitung(7.405)> nilai ttabel(1,697) taraf signifikan 0.000<.05. Disiplin berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai di Dinas Kependudukan dan Catatan Sipil Lampung Tengah diperoleh thitung(2.657)> nilai ttabel(1,697) taraf signifikan 0.000<0.05 Hal tersebut berarti, jika komunikasi atau motivasi dapat dijalankan dengan baik maka kinerja juga akan mengalami peningkatan. Hasil membuktikan bahwa Budaya kerja dan disiplin berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai pada Dinas Kependudukan dan Catatan Sipil Lampung Tengah diperoleh Fhitung(67.223 )> nilai Ftabel(3,32) taraf signifikan 0.000<0.05.

Hal tersebut berarti apabila komunikasi dapat dijalankan dengan baik, dan motivasi dapat ditingkatkan dengan baik maka kinerja juga akan mengalami peningkatan. Saran penelitian Kinerja pegawai Pada Dinas Kependudukan dan Catatan Sipil Lampung Tengah perlu ditingkatkan khususnya pada aspek kedisiplinan Hal tersebut hendaknya dapat dibenahi oleh pegawai dengan meningkatkan kesadarannya pada perannya dalam organisasi, serta organisasi hendaknya memberikan penegakan peraturan dan memberikan skor pada pegawai yang tidak disiplin.
Pengaruh Motivasi Kerja, Semangat Kerja, Kepribadian Dan Kompensasi Terhadap Produktifitas Kerja Pada Kantor PPPAPPKB Kota Metro Lampung
Authors: Rini Arum Puspita , Yateno Yateno
Published: December 2022

Kantor PPPAPPKB Metro lampung memiliki permasalahan yang umum seperti halnya kinerja pegawai, dalam penelitian awal penulis menemukan berbagai macam permasalahan yang akan menjadi objek untuk diteliti. Beberapa masalah diantaranya adalah adanya pegawai yang kurang memiliki motivasi, semangat kerja, kepribadian, serta kompensasi yang sesuai dengan prosedur yang ditetapkan oleh lembaga guna meningkatkan produktivitas kerja para pegawai.

Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif. Sedangkan deskripsi dari riset ini ialah untuk mengetahui baik secara parsial maupun secara simultan dari variabel yang diteliti, dengan jumlah populasi sebanyak 75 responden serta pengambilan sampel sebesar 64 pegawai dan teknik sampling yang digunakan ialah random sampling. Tahapan yang dilakukan dengan cara observasi dan kuesioner dan dibantu dengan alat analisis melalui uji validitas, reliabilitas, serta regresi linier berganda.

Kesimpulan Secara simultan keempat variabel menunjukkan pengaruh dan signifikan terhadap produktivitas kerja, maka dalam penelitian ini yang membahas tentang motivasi kerja, semangat kerja, kepribadian, dan kompensasi terhadap produktivitas kerja sangat berkaitan penting dalam kehidupan di suatu organisasi atau lembaga/instansi.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Kinerja Karyawan Pada Pt. Japfa Comfeed Indonesia,Tbk. Lampung Tengah
Authors: Linda Wahyu Ama , Febriyanto Febriyanto
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of compensation, work ability and work environment together on employee performance at PT. Japfa Comfeed Indonesia, Tbk. Central Lampung. This type of research is quantitative research. Data obtained from the results of a questionnaire given to 28 respondents, namely employees of PT. Japfa Comfeed Indonesia, Tbk. Central Lampung. The analysis technique used is Data Requirements Testing, Analysis Requirements Testing and Hypothesis Testing. The results of this study indicate that the Compensation Variable (X1) has a value of t count (4.040) greater than t table (2.013) or it can be seen from the significance value of 0.000 <a = 0.05. Therefore, H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, so the compensation variable (X1) has a positive and significant effect on employee performance (Y). Providing satisfactory compensation will make employees excited and enthusiastic at work. This of course will give a better performance effect. Workability variable (X2) has a value of t (2.830) greater than t table (2.013) or can be seen from the significance value of 0.001 <a = 0.05. Therefore, Ho is rejected and H2 is accepted, so that Job Ability has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. When employees are responsive in doing the work they are assigned to, it will have an impact on the resulting performance in accordance with company standards. Work Environment variable (X3) has a value of t (2.218) greater than t table (2.013) or it can be seen from the significance value of 0.028 <a = 0.05. Therefore, Ho is rejected and H3 is accepted, so the Work Environment (X3) has a positive and significant effect on employee performance (Y). The better and conducive the employee's work environment is, the greater the work comfort you will get.

 

Keywords: compensation, work ability and work environment, employee performance
Pengaruh Work Life Balance, Burnout Dan Lingkungan Kerja Terhadap Kepuasan Kerja (Studi Pada Karyawan BPKAD Kota Metro)
Authors: Falentiyo Rian , Nasikah Durotun
Published: December 2022

Based on field findings, it was found that the problems often experienced by employees at the Metro City BPKAD Office during the recent pandemic were work pressure increased when the pandemic situation worsened, this made it difficult for many employees to divide work time both at work and at home. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Work Life Balance, Burnout and Work Environment on Job Satisfaction in Metro City BPKAD employees.This research is quantitative research. With this type of explanatory survey research. The sampling technique is a saturated sample technique with the determination of the sample used as a whole from a population of 56 employees. As a measuring tool used 80 questionnaire items with Likert scale measurements and analyzed using multiple linear regression. Methods of data collection by observation, interviews, questionnaires and documentation.The results of the study using the t-test (partial) showed a positive value of the effect of work life balance on job satisfaction, namely tcount> ttable (1,724>1,675), the negative value of the effect of burnout on job satisfaction was tcount> ttable (1,447<1,675), and a positive value from the work environment to job satisfaction that is tcount> ttable (1,966>1,675). While the f (simultaneous) test shows the value of the effect of work life balance, burnout, work environment simultaneously on job satisfaction, namely fcount > ftable (27.662 > 2.56). From the calculation of the value of R square, the ability of the independent variable in explaining the variance of the dependent variable is 61.5%, which means that there is 38.5% of the variance of the dependent variable explained by other factors not examined.
Pengaruh Kepuasan Kerja, Lingkungan Kerja, Dan Beban KerjaTerhadap Turnover Intention (Studi Pada UMKM Persewaan Alat Pesta OR Yogyakarta)
Authors: Nurcahyo Oktivany , Prayekti Prayekti , Kirana Kusuma Chandra
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: (1) pengaruh kepuasan kerja terhadap turnover intention. Perusahan Persewaan Alat Pesta OR Yogyakarta, (2) pengaruh lingkungan kerja terhadap turnover intention. Perusahan Persewaan Alat Pesta OR Yogyakarta, dan (3) pengaruh beban kerja terhadap turnover intention Perusahan Persewaan Alat Pesta OR Yogyakarta. Populasi dari penelitian ini adalah seluruh karyawan pada Perusahan Persewaan Alat Pesta OR. Teknik penentuan sampel menggunakan sampling jenuh sampel sebanyak 45 orang. Data dikumpulkan dengan kuesioner yang telah diuji validitas dan reliabilitasnya. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) kepuasan kerja tidak berpengaruh terhadap turnover intention pada karyawan Perusahan Persewaan Alat Pesta OR 1,848 < t-tabel 0,242 dan nilai sig 0,072 > 0,05; (2) lingkungan kerja berpengaruh signifikan terhadap turnover intention pada karyawan Perusahan Persewaan Alat Pesta OR 2,770 > t-tabel 0,242 dan nilai sig 0,008 < 0,05; dan (3) beban kerja berpengaruh signifikan terhadap turnover intention pada karyawan Perusahan Persewaan Alat Pesta OR; 3,014 > t-tabel 0,242 dan nilai sig 0, 004< 0,05. Kata kunci: Kepuasan Kerja, Lingkungan Kerja, Beban Kerja dan Turnover Intention
LOW ALTITUDE GLACIAL RELICTS IN THE ROMANIAN FLORA
Authors:   ", SZATMARI Paul-Marian ,   Babeș-Bolyai University, Biological Research Center - Botanic Garden “Vasile Fati”, 16, Wesselényi Miklós St., RO-455200 Jibou, Romania,   Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Biology and Geology, Doctoral School of Integrative Biology, 44, Republicii St., RO-400015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania", HURDU Bogdan-Iuliu ,   Institute of Biological Research Cluj-Napoca, National Institute for Research and Development in Biological Sciences, 48, Republicii St., RO-400015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Published: December 2022

Glacial relicts represent isolated populations of cold-adapted species, remnants of their past extensive distribution at southern latitudes that have survived in situ far from their current main areal since the Ice Age ended. We hereby aim to identify, based on a numerical evaluation that uses a scoring system applied for 14 ecological and biogeographic criteria, putative glacial relicts occurring in lowland wetlands from the Romanian part of the Carpathian Region. Our selection of (sub) species for evaluation includes mainly cold-adapted plants occurring in wetland areas of the intra-mountain depressions and peripheral lowland areas, while those occurring mostly in the high mountain areas of the Carpathians were excluded. As a result, of 171 evaluated taxa, 74 are considered to possess stronger lowland glacial relict features in the Romanian flora. Furthermore, based on the evaluation of their distribution in Romania, we highlight the hotspots of richness, rarity and range limit for these taxa. Both richness and rarity indices calculated for the 74 glacial relicts displayed the highest values in the Eastern Carpathians, probably linked to the wider development in this region of intra-mountain depressions harboring extensive wetlands. In addition, several potential refugia have been identified based on the distribution of very rare taxa in the north-eastern part of the Apuseni Mountains and the eastern part of the Southern Carpathians (Bucegi Mountains). The distribution of range limit populations of glacial relicts in Romania outlines two well-demarcated areas, one in the southern part of the Eastern Carpathians and the second in the western part of the Southern Carpathians, along deep intra-mountain valleys and depressions. Due to their limited, isolated distribution and the fragility of wetland habitats in which they occur, populations of glacial relicts are more prone to be affected by impacts generated by human activities and climate change. Therefore, our study can also serve as a useful tool for enhancing conservation efforts by highlighting the lowland wetland areas harboring a high number of cold-adapted relict populations that require careful monitoring and urgent protection measures.
CLIMATIC CHANGES MAY NOT AFFECT THE DISTRIBUTION RANGE OF SOUTH AFRICAN ENDEMIC ENCEPHALARTOS SPECIES (CYCADALES)
Authors:   Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Science, Olabisi Onabanjo University, 2002, Nigeria, BAMIGBOYE Samuel O. , TSHISIKHAWE Peter M. ,   Department of Botany, School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, University of Venda, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa
Published: December 2022

In recent decades climate change has emerged as one of the major forces driving biodiversity loss and species extinction. Cycads are highly threatened species and previous studies have revealed they are also being affected by climate change. In this study we tested the possible response to climate change of four rare cycad taxa (Encephalartos species) endemic to South Africa, displaying a low but reasonable number of natural occurrences. Maximum Entropy model (MaxEnt) was used in carrying out the predictions based on eight environmental variables. Our results revealed no range contraction but a slight spread in the distribution of these taxa. Temperature seasonality, vegetation types and landforms are by far the most important predictors of the species modelled. On the contrary, the mean annual temperature and precipitations showed very low contributions in all models. We conclude that climate change may not determine a reduction in range size of the Encephalartos species studied. Possible decline in South African cycads may still occur through anthropogenic influences.
FATTY ACID COMPOSITION OF GRAIN OF EINKORN AND ITS RELATIVES
Authors:   Plant Production Institute named after VYa Yuriev of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, 42 Moskovskyi Ave., 61060 Kharkiv, Ukraine, RELINA Liana , SUPRUN Oleh ,   Plant Production Institute named after VYa Yuriev of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, 42 Moskovskyi Ave., 61060 Kharkiv, Ukraine, BOHUSLAVSKYI Roman ,   Plant Production Institute named after VYa Yuriev of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, 42 Moskovskyi Ave., 61060 Kharkiv, Ukraine, VECHERSKA Liudmyla ,   Plant Production Institute named after VYa Yuriev of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, 42 Moskovskyi Ave., 61060 Kharkiv, Ukraine, ANTSYFEROVA Olha ,   Plant Production Institute named after VYa Yuriev of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, 42 Moskovskyi Ave., 61060 Kharkiv, Ukraine, ILCHENKO Nina ,   Plant Production Institute named after VYa Yuriev of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, 42 Moskovskyi Ave., 61060 Kharkiv, Ukraine, KOLOMATSKA Valeriia ,   Plant Production Institute named after VYa Yuriev of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, 42 Moskovskyi Ave., 61060 Kharkiv, Ukraine, KOBYZEVA Liubov ,   Plant Production Institute named after VYa Yuriev of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, 42 Moskovskyi Ave., 61060 Kharkiv, Ukraine
Published: December 2022

Einkorn (Triticum monococcum L.) has a number of benefits attributed to the quality of its grain. Nevertheless, einkorn oil is little studied. Given a renewed interest in this crop, the purpose of the study was to investigate the lipid contents and fatty acid composition of oil from diploid wheat grain. Oil was extracted from dried whole wheat kernels by Soxhlet procedure. Fatty acid composition was determined by gas chromatography. The oil yield from the diploid wheat grain varied from 2.830.27% dry basis in Triticum monococcum var. sofianum Stranski to 4.460.49% in Triticum sinskayae A.Filat. et Kurk. Six major fatty acids were detected in all the wheat species under investigation. They are ranked in order of decreasing levels as follows: linoleic > oleic > palmitic > linolenic > stearic > palmitoleic. Ploidy doubling brought no significant alterations in fatty acid composition of T. monococcum grain. T. monococcum var. sofianum had the most beneficial unsaturated/saturated ratio (5.3) and the lowest the ratio of omega-6/omega-3 (9:1). Triticum boeoticum Boiss. (wild progenitor of einkorn) was inferior to domestic diploid wheat in terms of unsaturated fatty acid amounts, despite the very high total oil content (4.190.48%). As wheat oil is used in the cosmetics industry and given the surprisingly high oil yields from the diploid wheat grain, the collection accessions are worth considering through the lens of this trend in wheat products. However, none of the studied accessions can be recommended as breakthrough advantageous because of the ratios of omega-6/omega-3 of not lower than 9:1.
THE DIGITAL DISCOURSE OF ROMANIAN SOCIAL MEDIA PROSUMERS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: COTOC Alexandra , RADU Anamaria
Published: December 2022

The Digital Discourse of Romanian Social Media Prosumers during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Social media platforms provide the digital playground for users to manifest a strong form of clicktivism and, at the same time, a deep sense of belonging. In this digital space, users produce discourses with in-built ideologies which have a strong impact on society. Through digitized practices (following, sharing, commenting, posting), users become social actors who design and redesign their behaviour and life choices in relation to the individuals and groups which they follow online on a regular basis. In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, through the use of social media, various users have become movers and shakers in Romania. This study aims to analyse the new media discourse showing the Romanian people’s attitude towards the Covid-19 pandemic in the time span of September-October 2021. As such, the linguistic manifestation of users (including micro-celebrities and public figures) was reflected in the polarization of Romanian society, resulting in people mistrusting authorities, and medical experts and giving voice to users who would not normally have a voice in the matter of a global pandemic.
Article history: Received 5 August 2022; Revised 8 November 2022; Accepted 14 November 2022; Available online 20 December 2022; Available print 30 December 2022.
REZUMAT. Discursul digital al prosumatorilor români de rețele de socializare în timpul pandemiei COVID-19. Platformele de socializare oferă utilizatorilor terenul de joacă digital pentru a manifesta o formă puternică de clicktivism și, în același timp, un sentiment profund de apartenență. În acest spațiu digital, utilizatorii produc discursuri cu ideologii încorporate care au un impact puternic asupra societății. Prin intermediul practicilor digitalizate (urmărire, partajare, comentarii, postări), utilizatorii devin actanți sociali care își proiectează și își reproiectează comportamentul și opțiunile de viață în raport cu persoanele și grupurile pe care le urmăresc online în mod regulat. În contextul pandemiei Covid-19, prin utilizarea rețelelor sociale, diverși utilizatori au devenit promotori și actanți în România. Acest studiu își propune să analizeze discursul noilor media care arată atitudinea românilor față de pandemia Covid-19 în intervalul de timp septembrie-octombrie 2021. Ca atare, manifestarea lingvistică a utilizatorilor (incluzând micro-celebritățile și figurile publice) s-a reflectat în polarizarea societății românești, ceea ce a dus la neîncrederea oamenilor în autorități, precum și în experții medicali și a dat glas unor utilizatori care, în mod normal, nu ar fi avut o voce în contextul unei pandemii globale.
Cuvinte-cheie: clicktivism, discurs multimodal, practici digitale, prosumator, demascare
DYNAMICS OF IDENTITY NEGOTIATION: A CASE STUDY ON A FACEBOOK POST PERTAINING TO ABORTION RIGHTS
Authors: PREDA Alina
Published: December 2022

Dynamics of Identity Negotiation: A Case Study on a Facebook Post Pertaining to Abortion Rights. With the advent of computer mediated communication, Internet users have formed routines and rituals that mirror the articulation, the negotiation and the formation of online identities. This extremely subtle yet complex process has stimulated researchers’ interest in the particularities of the socio-cultural acts performed in the on-line environment. The present study focuses on the negotiation of self- and group identity and on techniques of self-definition and self-representation, through an analysis of the reactions to a Facebook post regarding abortion rights.
Article history: Received 31 July 2022; Revised 16 October 2022; Accepted 14 November 2022; Available online 20 December 2022; Available print 30 December 2022.
REZUMAT. Dinamica negocierii identităţii: studiu de caz asupra unei postări Facebook privind dreptul la avort. Comunicarea asistată de computer a permis internauţilor să dezvolte ritualuri care reflectă tehnicile de exprimare, negociere şi formare a identităţii online. Acest proces subtil dar complex a stimulat interesul cercetătorilor pentru studiul manifestării actelor socio-culturale în spaţiul virtual. Acest articol examinează comentariile utilizatorilor Facebook la o postare referitoare la avort pentru a evidenţia tehnicile de auto-definire şi auto-prezentare aferente negocierii identităţilor individuale şi de grup în mediul online.
Cuvinte-cheie: Facebook, avort, auto-prezentare, scopuri interpersonale, negocierea identităţii
THE CATCHINESS OF CODE-SWITCHING: PLURILINGUALISM IN “CATCHY” (A ROMANIAN WOMEN’S E-ZINE)
Authors: HĂISAN Daniela
Published: December 2022

The Catchiness of Code-Switching: Plurilingualism in Catchy (A Romanian Women’s E-Zine). This case study investigates code-switching as a salient feature of women’s online magazines. The corpus is made up of textual material posted on catchy.ro, self-proclaimed “the only premium-luxury-e-zine in Romania which privileges editorial content”. In the first instance, Daniela Hăisan will look into the plurilingualism which characterises the structure and site map of the online magazine, and then into the plurilingualism which singularises the (feature) articles as narratives about identity, filtered through subjective experiences of everyday life. Four major criteria are taken into account when analysing the corpus: visual embeddedness, preferred embedded language(s), types of code-switching (tag-switching, inter-sentential switching, and intra-sentential switching), and morphology of the embedded language. The main conclusions are that code-switching is used in order to make a statement about the writer’s identity while fostering a rapport with the target group of readers, and that it is less a sign of language decline as it is of a gradual movement towards informality.
Article history: Received 3 August 2022; Revised 16 October 2022; Accepted 28 October 2022; Available online 20 December 2022; Available print 30 December 2022.
REZUMAT. Caracterul proliferant al schimbării de cod: Plurilingvismul din Catchy (o revistă românească online pentru femei). Prezentul studiu de caz investighează schimbarea de cod ca trăsătură distinctivă a revistelor online pentru femei. Corpusul este alcătuit din texte postate pe catchy.ro, autoproclamată “singura revistă online românească premium-luxury în care conținutul editorial este primul cel prețuit”. Într-o primă instanţă, vom analiza plurilingvismul care caracterizează structura şi harta site-ului revistei, apoi plurilingvismul care particularizează articolele şi editorialele ca naraţiuni despre identitate, filtrate prin experienţele subiective ale vieţii de zi cu zi. Patru criterii majore sunt luate în considerare în analiza corpusului: integrarea grafică a elementelor din limba engleză, limba/limbile secundare preferate, tipuri de schimbare de cod (tipul tag, intra- şi inter-propoziţionale) şi aspecte morfologice ale limbii secundare. Principalele concluzii privesc folosirea schimbării de cod ca declaraţie şi afirmare a identităţii scriitorului online dar şi ca modalitate de a stabili o relaţie de afinitate cu grupul-ţintă de cititori; schimbarea de cod este interpretată nu atât ca simptom al deteriorării limbii, cât mai ales al unei deplasări treptate către registrul informal.
Cuvinte-cheie: schimbare de cod, revistă online (pentru femei), analiza discursului
IS THE FUTURE HYBRID? AN ANALYSIS OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIGITAL EDUCATION
Authors: BRETAN Bianca Doris
Published: December 2022

Is the Future Hybrid? An Analysis of Opportunities for Digital Education. The year 2020 undoubtedly marked a turning point in education. The abrupt passage to online teaching created an overwhelming feeling of uncertainty regarding the aims, efficiency, and outcome of this type of educational endeavor. Nevertheless, the two years with strict anti-epidemic measures and frustrating lockdowns have opened an opportunity to rethink the in-person traditional teaching experience. The current article wants to analyze the main concepts that provide the framework for online teaching and to answer the following research question: Are post pandemic undergraduate students more willing to use online learning? The research method is based on responses to a questionnaire survey sent to students in one subject area: legal studies. A SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis is then used to provide a framework to better understand the present and future situation of online education. The conclusion suggests that the recent online teaching experience changed students’ perception on digital pedagogy, indicating a new direction to all educators.
Article history: Received 31 July 2022; Revised 15 October 2022; Accepted 4 November 2022; Available online 20 December 2022; Available print 30 December 2022.
REZUMAT. Va fi viitorul hibrid? O analiză de oportunități in educația digitală. Anul 2020 a marcat un punct de cotitură in educație. Trecerea abruptă la învățarea online a creat un sentiment generalizat de incertitudine în ceea ce privește obiectivele, eficiența și finalitatea demersului didactic de acest tip. Cu toate acestea, cei doi ani presărați cu măsuri anti-epidemice stricte și restricții frustrante au deschis perspectiva regândirii pedagogiei clasice. Articolul de față își propune să analizeze principalele concepte care au contribuit la modelarea unui cadru pentru învățarea online și să răspundă următoarei întrebări: Sunt studenții generației post-pandemie mai deschiși spre învățarea online? Metodologia utilizată implică folosirea unui chestionar adresat unui grup de studenți în primul an de studiu la Facultatea de Drept. În urma analizării datelor și validarea întrebării propuse a fost utilizată analiza de tip SWOT.
Cuvinte-cheie: educație hibridă, pandemie, competențe digitale, învățare online, analiză SWOT
LA PAROLA “PROGRESSO”: C’È VITA OLTRE LA MORTE? C’È VITA OLTRE LA GUERRA?
Authors: GIORGI Edoardo
Published: December 2022

The Word "Progress": Is There Life Beyond Death? Is There Life Beyond War? This article’s purpose is to analyze as thoroughly as possible one of the most interesting dramas of the well-known French-Romanian dramatist Matei Vişniec. This work is based on some of the most horrible events that happened during and after the Yugoslavian wars and it narrates a global experience – on many semantic levels and utilizing hermeneutical instruments – throughout the story of a single family, making, in the process, stand out in a clearer way the rich relations between the living and the phantasmatic category of the “living-dead” that continues to communicate with the former. I’ve operated, to shed a light on those phenomena, an analysis based on some anthropological studies that take in exam the violence’s dynamics, but also, of course, I’ve used many auxiliary studies published in Italy and France, that analyze more in detail the drama in question. But the peculiarity of my study is to apply some of the anthropological aspects of war and to collocate this work in the context in which it belongs, demonstrating also how the dramatist has done some thorough research before composing the drama.
Article history: Received 15 July 2022; Revised 2 November 2022; Accepted 11 November 2022; Available online 20 December 2022; Available print 30 December 2022.
REZUMAT. Cuvântul „progres”: Există viața după moarte? Există viața după război? Scopul acestui articol este de a analiza în profunzime una dintre cele mai interesante piese ale cunoscutului dramaturg franco-român, Matei Vișniec. Demersul critic pornește de la unele dintre cele mai tragice evenimente care au avut loc în timpul războaielor balcanice din anii ’90 ai secolului trecut și oferă o interpretare completă, pe mai multe paliere de semnificație, folosind instrumente de lucru proprii mai multor direcții hermeneutice, cu privire la o experiență limită filtrată prin povestea unei familii, cu implicații bogate semantic asupra relației dintre personaje vii și o categorie fantasmatică de morți-vii, care continuă să comunice cu primele menționate. Pentru a pune în lumină aceste fenomene, am întreprins o analiză bazată pe unele studii antropologice care abordează la nivel teoretic dinamica violenței, comentând apoi în detaliu drama, după o atentă evaluare critică a unui corpus de literatură auxiliară (recenzii, studii), publicată în Italia și Franța. Originalitatea perspectivei pe care o propun constă în aplicarea unor chei de lectură și aspecte specifice antropologiei culturale, utile înțelegerii mecanismelor războiului, cu scopul de a plasa opera în contextul căruia îi aparține, documentând în același timp modul în care dramaturgul însuși a întreprins cercetări ample în vederea compunerii acestei piese.
Cuvinte-cheie: dramă, războaie balcanice, deposedare fizică, „capitalism sălbatic”