bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Análisis de la influencia del marketing de contenidos en el turismo interno de Ecuador
Authors: Barrera Noboa Elsy Lissbeth , Cueva Estrada Jorge Manuel , Sumba Nacipucha Nicolás Armando , Villacrés Beltrán Fabián Isaac
Published: November 2022

Introduction/objective: With the proliferation of technologies as a determining factor within the activities of society and with the rise of social networks, content management emerges strongly as a strategic means to increase the visibility and positioning of commercial organizations, The main intent of the study was: analyze the influence of Content Marketing (CM) in the purchase decision (DDC) of internal tourists who visited tourist sites in Ecuador. Methodology: I conducted an empirical, descriptive, correlational and cross-sectional study. Qualitative tools such as interview and observation were used, in addition to using the survey as a quantitative research tool, which was applied to 455 tourists. Results: Spearman's rho confirmation coefficient (0.552) demonstrates the existence of positive media confirmation of this aspect of marketing on the decision of internal tourists from Ecuador. Strategic content management implies that the content is informative, educational, clear, interesting, entertaining and shared in different formats (images, audio, video, text). Conclusions: There is a direct relationship between the correct management of the content shared by travel agencies and the DDC of tourists, this means that the CM is a factor that can influence at any time during the DDC of tourists, also see a valuable support during the use of the acquired service, since the results indicated that the tourists consider that the agencies clearly communicate all the benefits that they can obtain during the trip.
La búsqueda activa de soluciones para los problemas de los sistemas agrícolas: una visión desde análisis de decisiones
Authors: Burbano-Figueroa Óscar , Arias-Robles Milena , Sierra-Monroy Janeth Alexandra , David-Hinestroza Adriana
Published: November 2022

Introduction / objective: Nowadays society demands from agricultural systems not only the provision of goods for the market but also environmental and social services. This transformation is a challenge due to the unpredictability of executing actions in a complex system with no certainty that it will lead to the desired outcome. This perspective paper describes the application of Decision Analysis (DA) for such uncertain scenarios of decision-making in agricultural systems. Methodology: This paper describes a general protocol for the implementation of DA, proposes a temporal-spatial framework for the application of DA in agricultural systems using concepts of Decision Theory and strategic planning, and introduces a case study for describing how this framework can be applied to agricultural innovation systems. Results: Problems in agricultural systems can be outlined as decision analysis models of specific spatial-temporal scale (planning horizons). This framework has potential for the application of DA in the planning efforts of the Colombian National Agricultural Innovation System, but especially in the implementation of Regional Innovation Systems. Conclusions: We provided an extended DA framework aimed to constitute a sound basis for finding solutions in the complex setting of agricultural systems, for planning actions of science, technology and innovation and for supporting the decision making process of sustainability transformation of agricultural systems.
Correlation Between Right Ventricular Echocardiography Measurements and Functional Capacity in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Authors: Woo Joyce L. , DiLorenzo Michael P. , Rosenzweig Eliana , Pasumarti Nikhil , Villeda Gerson Valencia , Berman-Rosenzweig Erika , Krishnan Usha
Published: November 2022

Background

Accelerometry is an emerging option for real-time evaluation of functional capacity in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). This prospective pilot study assesses the relationship between functional capacity by accelerometry and right ventricular measurements on echocardiography for this high-risk cohort.

Methods

Patients with PAH were prospectively enrolled and underwent 6-Minute Walk Test and cardiopulmonary exercise testing. They were given a Fitbit, which collected steps and sedentary time per day. Echocardiographic data included right ventricular global longitudinal, free wall, and septal strain; tricuspid regurgitant peak velocity; tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion; tricuspid annular plane systolic velocity; right ventricular myocardial performance index; and pulmonary artery acceleration time. Pairwise correlations were performed.

Results

The final analysis included 22 patients aged 13 to 59 years. Tricuspid regurgitant peak velocity had a negative correlation with 6-Minute Walk Test (r = −0.58, P = .02), peak oxygen consumption on exercise testing (r = −0.56, P = .03), and average daily steps on accelerometry (r = −0.59, P = .03), but a positive correlation with median sedentary time on accelerometry (r = 0.64, P = .02). Pulmonary artery acceleration time positively correlated with peak oxygen consumption on exercise testing (r = 0.64, P = .002). There was no correlation between right ventricular strain measurements and functional capacity testing.

Conclusion

In this pilot study, tricuspid regurgitant jet and pulmonary artery acceleration time were the echocardiographic variables that correlated most with accelerometry data. With further echocardiographic validation, accelerometry can be a useful, noninvasive, and cost-effective tool to monitor disease progression in patients with PAH.
Экспериментальное исследование полосно-пропускающих фильтров на основе многослойной тех-нологии
Authors:   Южно-Уральский государственный университет, Даровских С.Н. , Фомин Д.Г. ,   Южно-Уральский государственный университет, Дударев Н.В. ,   Южно-Уральский государственный университет, Клыгач Д.С. ,   Южно-Уральский государственный университет, Вахитов М.Г. ,   Южно-Уральский государственный университет
Published: November 2022

Частотно-селективные СВЧ-устройства являются неотъемлемой частью антенно-фидерного тракта систем радиолокации и радионавигации, а также других инфокоммуникационных систем связи. Наибольшее распространение в указанных системах получили полосно-пропускающие фильтры. Они обеспечивают первичную селекцию полезного сигнала в смеси его с шумом. Перспективным направлением конструирования СВЧ полосно-пропускающих фильтров является их многослойное исполнение с применением полосковых и щелевых резонаторов. В настоящее время такая конструкция СВЧ полосно-пропускающих фильтров до конца не исследована. Цель исследования. Целью настоящей работы является экспериментальное исследование полосно-пропускающих фильтров на основе многослойной полосково-щелевой технологии их построения. При этом экспериментальному исследованию подлежат их амплитудно-частотные характеристики, в том числе элементы матрицы рассеяния – коэффициент отражения и коэффициент передачи в диапазоне частот. Материалы и методы. В рамках настоящего исследования проведено компьютерное моделирование полосно-пропускающих фильтров в программе электродинамического моделирования, где были подобраны основные геометрические размеры элементов топологии фильтров и предварительно исследованы их амплитудно-частотные характеристики. При этом особенностью исследуемых полосно-пропускающих фильтров является применение в их конструкции отечественного СВЧ-материала на основе слоев фторопласта – ФАФ-4Д, что соответствует программе импортозамещения. По результатам компьютерного моделирования были изготовлены макеты полосно-пропускающих фильтров и проведено их экспериментальное исследование при использовании векторного анализатора цепей в диапазоне частот до 2 ГГц. Результаты. По результатам экспериментального исследования было определено хорошее качественное и количественное согласование теоретических и экспериментальных данных. Так, максимальное отклонение значения амплитуды коэффициента передачи, полученного по результатам компьютерного моделирования, от результатов эксперимента составляет не более 0,53 дБ; максимальное отклонение границ полосы пропускания составляет не более 30 МГц (3 % относительно центральной частоты). Заключение. Результаты экспериментального исследования доказывают возможность разработки и применения СВЧ полосно-пропускающих фильтров на основе многослойной полосково-щелевой технологии.
Количественная оценка влияния пандемии на динамику численности населения Оренбургской области
Authors:   Оренбургский государственный университет, Болодурина И.П. , Борщук Е.Л. ,   Оренбургский государственный медицинский университет, Воробьев И.Г. ,   Оренбургский государственный университет, Гришина Л.С. ,   Оренбургский государственный университет
Published: November 2022

Прогнозируемая численность населения и её динамика являются одними из основополагающих характеристик, необходимых для проведения адекватной региональной политики. В зависимости от демографических данных могут быть приняты или отклонены рассматриваемые инфраструктурные, промышленные, сельскохозяйственные, образовательные и другие проекты как на региональном, так и на муниципальном уровнях. Предсказываемая общенациональная демографическая динамика может также качественно влиять на принимаемые государством цели и характер их исполнения. В связи с продолжающейся пандемией COVID-19 особенно актуальным является развитие методов моделирования демографической динамики, позволяющих учитывать эпидемиологическую обстановку и оценивать значимость её влияния. Цель исследования. Разработать модель популяционной динамики в условиях пандемии. Количественно оценить влияние пандемии на динамику смертности по Оренбургской области. Исследовать среднюю ожидаемую продолжительность жизни населения в условиях пандемии. Материалы и методы. Для построения численных прогнозов и идентификации функциональных параметров использованы методы регрессионного анализа, в частности, метод линейной регрессии. Кроме того, использованы методы многомерной оптимизации, численного дифференцирования и интегрирования, а также численные методы решения гиперболических задач оптимального управления. Исследование выполнено в предположении, что динамика смертности по Оренбургской области подчиняется классическому закону Гомпертца. Для нахождения начального распределения численности населения использован метод градиентного спуска Adam. Результаты. Оценка интегральной характеристики свидетельствует об адекватности построенной демографической модели. Разработанная модель популяционной динамики в условиях пандемии позволяет учитывать и количественно оценивать влияние пандемии на демографическую динамику. Кроме того, представленная модель обеспечивает глобальное качество прогноза с ошибкой не более 1,5 %. Заключение. Результаты, полученные в ходе проведенного исследования, подтверждают ухудшение средней ожидаемой продолжительности жизни в период пандемии. Кроме того, влияние внешних факторов на динамику смертности у мужчин сильнее и затрагивает более широкий возрастной диапазон. Преимуществом предложенной модели является использование только базовых, общедоступных демографических данных, что облегчает её применение.
BIROKRASI BARU UNTUK NEW NORMAL: TINJAUAN MODEL PERUBAHAN BIROKRASI DALAM PELAYANAN PUBLIK DI ERA COVID-19
Authors: Taufik Taufik , Warsono Hardi
Published: November 2022

The pandemic Covid-19 that struck Indonesia has given a new order in bureaucracy and changes in work patterns. This kind of condition is faced with bureaucracy to make changes to new normal. This study uses qualitative descriptive methods, with the type of literature research. The results of this study found that there were two dimensions of bureaucracy change, which is the change dimensions of bureaucratic institutions and changes in work system dimensions. In the dimension of bureaucratic institution change occurs over normal disruption in this case Covid-19 requires organizations to make changes to new normal. Where the bureaucracy in organizing public services prioritizes health protocols.  While in the dimension of work system there are two options, namely working at home and still working in the office but still pay attention to the health protocol. The condition of Covid-19 has resulted in many innovations in public services based on electronics, so it is necessary to strengthen quality and innovative HR ASN, as well as infrastructure development support. The implications of this research that the success of bureaucracy change are heavily influenced by leadership factors. Leaders who have personality, visionaries, and the sense of power are able to deal with changes in the organization.
PERAN KOMUNITAS KERAJINAN DAUR ULANG SAMPAH (KerDUS) SEBAGAI PROMOTOR EDUKASI ZERO WASTE DI KABUPATEN KENDAL
Authors: Hidayati Nanik , Majid Abdul , Selfia Yeni
Published: November 2022

The problem of waste nowadays is not merely on the various type always increasing waste, but more importantly is how to break the potential waste chain from its source. Therefore  gradual and continuous education on  the importance of reducing or eliminating waste is of importance. The KerDUS community, which is one of the volunteer communities of environmental conservation in Kendal Regency, provides education to the public on the importance of clean living without making waste. The purpose of this study is to determine the role of the KerDUS Community in the success of waste education in the Kendal Regency. This study use qualitative descriptive method that describes the role and activities of the KerDUS Community in providing zero-waste education in the Kendal Regency. Data from observations, interviews, documentation, and questionnaires were collected to be analyzed with the stages of data reduction, data presentation, before drawing conclusions. The results of the study show that the KerDUS community has an important role as a motivator for education towards zero waste in Kendal in the form of workshops or routine monthly training, besides education through Islamic groups in all levels of society. The KerDUS community also sends its members to attend trainer of training or the like to improve the members’ abilities and creativity. Various educational activities are also carried out such as the manufacturing of liquid organic fertilizer, eco brick, paragon pipe decorative lights, various plastic crackle flowers, and various coffee packaging creations. It is hoped that the small KerDUS community can provide a change to the zero-waste lifestyle not only to the people in Kendal Regency but also for a wider society in other regions with the support of relevant agencies and the government.
Analisis Penerapan E-Government Dalam Peningkatan Kualitas Pelayanan Administrasi Kependudukan Pada Mal Pelayanan Publik Bojonegoro
Authors: Amatulloh Dhani
Published: November 2022

This study focuses on the application of e-government in the quality of public administration services at the Bojonegoro Public Service Mall. The establishment of this Public Service Mall is an effort to create one stop services. The aim of the Government of Bojonegoro Regency takes the initiative to create a Public Service Mall is to make the community easier to manage various types of services. The purpose of this study was to investigate the implementation of e-government on the quality of public administration services and the inhibiting and supporting factors of the implementation of e-government, and to formulate strategies to increase the success of e-government implementation carried out by the Department of Population and Civil Registration at the Bojonegoro Public Service Mall. This study employed a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques were carried out by observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis were carried out by data collection (data collection), data reduction (data reduction), data display (data display), verification and confirmation of conclusions (Conclusion drawing and verification). The results of the study, according to formulated by R. Eko Indrajit (in Azkiya, 2018: 4), elucidate the following: 1, Efficiency: The public administration service process through the Si N'duk application, there has been no convenience, speed, and time efficiency because the application was not working optimally. 2. Effectiveness: there were system constraints that make the program less effective. 3. Transparency: Socialization of Si N'duk application and the availability of information both about work programs and other matters regarding to public services existed. 4. Accountability: there was a clarity of employee accountability mechanism in inputting data from Si N'duk application. 5. Empowerment: there was socialization from the office to the sub-district. Supporting factors of Si N'duk application were the support from the Regency Government in encouraging online media to disseminate information related to Si N'duk application and the support from internal employees. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors were the lack of budget, network or system disturbances, and many people have no understanding and knowledge about Si N'duk application. Keywords: E-Government, Public Service Mall, Public Administration.
Wissensnetz der Zürcher Ehedaten des 16.–18. Jahrhunderts: Eine Anwendung von Semantic-Web-Technologien im Archiv
Authors: Plüss Rebekka , Padlina Roberta
Published: November 2022

In einem Pilotprojekt hat das Staatsarchiv des Kantons Zürich den Bestand der Zürcher Ehedaten des 16.–18. Jahrhunderts mittels Semantic-Web-Technologien als Wissensnetz aufbereitet. Dabei wurden aus dem swissuniversities Projekt NIE-INE entwickelte Ansätze und Erkenntnisse aufgegriffen und ein modulares Verfahren entwickelt, bei dem Anwendungsfall für Anwendungsfall implementiert wird und an dessen Ende immer ein konsistentes und kontrollierbares Wissensrepräsentationssystem aus Ontologien und Graphdaten steht.
Wie geht bedarfsorientiertes Forschungsdatenmanagement?
Authors: Helling Patrick
Published: November 2022

Das Management digitaler Forschungsdaten ist ein zentraler Aspekt im Wissenschaftsbetrieb. Bereits lange unterstützen Datenzentren und Servicestellen Forschende bei Fragen zum Forschungsdatenmanagement (FDM). Dabei sollten sich die Organisation und inhaltliche Ausgestaltung dieser Servicestrukturen an den täglichen FDM-Bedarfen der Forschenden orientieren. Mit diesem Beitrag soll ein entsprechender Ansatz für ein bedarfsorientiertes FDM in den Geisteswissenschaften vorgestellt und diskutiert werden. Im Fokus stehen dabei die Beratungs- und Protokollierungspraxis des Data Center for the Humanities (DCH) an der Universität zu Köln sowie konkrete Methoden zur Identifizierung und Modellierung von FDM-Bedarfskategorien und -workflows zur formalen Beschreibung von geisteswissenschaftlichem FDM.
Die „neue“ Schleswig-Holsteinische Landesbibliothek als Dritter Ort: Konzeptionelle Überlegungen und Umbauplanungen
Authors: Lätzel Martin , Grund Sonja
Published: November 2022

Die Schleswig-Holsteinische Landesbibliothek ist in einem historischen Speicher am Hafen in Kiel zur Miete untergebracht. Das Bemühen der Eigentümer, dieses Haus stärker gegenüber der Stadt zu öffnen, traf auf einen Moment, da die Landesbibliothek sich ebenfalls stärker dem Thema Vermittlung und Bildung widmen will. Gemeinsam wird nun eine Neugestaltung geplant. Die Eigentümer kümmern sich um den Baubestand, die Landesbibliothek wird spezifische Einbauten beauftragen, um das Konzept eines Dritten Orts und die Vermittlung der Digitalität erfüllen zu können.
Brixen – der lange Weg zur neuen Stadtbibliothek
Authors: Kaser Bruno
Published: November 2022

Im Oktober 2021 wurde nach langer Warte- und Planungszeit die neue Stadtbibliothek Brixen eröffnet. Das größte Wohnzimmer der Stadt, wie die Bibliothek von der Presse gerne bezeichnet wird, präsentiert sich als Zusammenspiel alter Bausubstanz und moderner Architektur direkt im historischen Zentrum, am Domplatz der Stadt. Auf über 2 000 m² bietet die Bibliothek nicht nur ein breitgefächertes Medienangebot, sondern auch Lern- und Studienräume, Veranstaltungssäle sowie einen großzügigen Lesegarten. Der Wunsch der Bibliotheksleitung, die Funktion der Bibliothek als Ort der Begegnung und des Austausches in den Vordergrund zu stellen, konnte realisiert werden.
A multimodal analysis of the online translanguaging practices of international students studying Chinese in a Chinese university
Authors: Tao Jian , Zhao Ke , Dong Wenjuan
Published: November 2022

Previous research has recognised the value of translanguaging in Chinese language teaching but has focused primarily on using English as the medium of instruction. However, teachers and students may not share a common language with which to communicate in a multilingual class, which is a significant challenge in Chinese learning and teaching. This study incorporates translanguaging into the pedagogical design by implementing a translanguaging-based task, perceiving Chinese learners as creative agents orchestrating numerous semiotic resources in meaning-making. The participants were a cohort of beginner-level Chinese learners with diverse ethnolinguistic backgrounds taking an online Chinese course at a Chinese university. Data sources included the participants’ video-recorded oral presentations and their reflective journals. Drawing on social semiotic theory, analysis of the video recordings shows that the learners moved creatively between modalities (written and spoken, visual and auditory, gesture and drawing) that worked together as an assemblage to make meaning beyond their linguistic capacity while ensuring audience comprehension. The reflective journals, however, reveal ambivalent attitudes: using multilingual resources eased concerns about the audience’s reception of the participants’ meaning-making, but also generated guilt among the participants. Based on these findings, this study argues for the transformative power of translanguaging-based pedagogy and highlights the communicative affordance of semiotic resources including cultural artefacts and knowledge. The pedagogical implications of designing translanguaging-based tasks in the teaching of Chinese and other Asian languages are discussed.
Diagnostic performance of machine learning models using cell population data for the detection of sepsis: a comparative study
Authors: Aguirre Urko , Urrechaga Eloísa
Published: November 2022

Objectives

To compare the artificial intelligence algorithms as powerful machine learning methods for evaluating patients with suspected sepsis using data from routinely available blood tests performed on arrival at the hospital. Results were compared with those obtained from the classical logistic regression method.

Methods

The study group consisted of consecutive patients with fever and suspected infection admitted to the Emergency Department. The complete blood counts (CBC) were acquired using the Mindray BC-6800 Plus analyser (Mindray Diagnostics, Shenzhen, China). Cell Population Data (CPD) were also recorded. The ML and artificial intelligence (AI) models were developed; their performance was evaluated using several indicators, such as the area under the receiver operating curve (AUC), calibration plots and decision curve analysis (DCA).

Results

Overall, all the tested approaches obtained an AUC>0.90. The logistic regression (LR) performed well compared to the ML/AI models. The naïve Bayes and the K-nearest neighbour (KNN) methods did not show good calibration properties. The multi-layer perceptron (MLP) model was the best in terms of discrimination, calibration and clinical usefulness.

Conclusions

The best performance in the early detection of sepsis was achieved using the ML and AI models. However, external validation studies are needed to strengthen model derivation and procedure updating.
Influence of filler material on properties of fiber-reinforced polymer composites: A review
Authors: Ramesh Manickam , Rajeshkumar Lakshmi Narasimhan , Srinivasan Nagarajan , Kumar Damodaran Vasanth , Balaji Devarajan
Published: November 2022

The current day target for material scientists and researchers is developing a wholesome material to satisfy the parameters such as durability, manufacturability, low cost, and lightweight. Extensive research studies are ongoing on the possible application of polymer matrix composites in engineering and technology, since these materials have an edge over conventional materials in terms of performance. Hybridization of reinforcements is considered to be a better option to enhance the efficiency and performance of composite materials. Accordingly, research studies focus on the surface treatment of natural fibers and the addition of nanofillers (natural or synthetic) by industry and academia to take the properties and application of composites to the next level. This review purely focuses on the influence of fillers on the properties of composites along with the probable application of filler-based polymer composites.
Effects of intensity and training on cardiovascular responses to the Valsalva maneouvre
Authors: Drury Kathryn , Green Simon
Published: November 2022

Objectives

To establish the effect of intensity of effort during Valsalva’s manoeuvre (VM) on blood pressure and heart rate responses.

Methods

Fourteen participants consisting of eight powerlifters and six controls completed four 15-s VMs at 30 and 50% maximum expiratory pressure. Expiratory pressure (EP), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and heart rate (HR) were recorded continuously during manoeuvres and response amplitudes were related to well-established phases (I–IV).

Results

For all participants, SBP and DBP responses during Phase I were significantly higher at 50% EPmaxthan 30% EPmax. Phase II responses were significantly higher at 50% EPmaxthan 30% EPmaxfor HR (39.9 ± 24.3 vs. 24.5 ± 12.5 bpm), SBP (43.6 ± 24.6 vs. 35.3 ± 18.3 mm Hg) and DBP (26.7 ± 7.1 vs. 21.1 ± 7.4 mm Hg). For Phase IV, only the HR response was affected significantly by intensity. These intensity-dependent effects were similar between powerlifters and controls. Powerlifters had significantly greater Phase II responses (HR, SBP and DBP), but in the whole group these cardiovascular responses were also significantly correlated with expiratory pressure (mm Hg) at 30% EPmax(r=0.59–0.84) and 50% EPmax(r=0.53–0.82) which was higher in powerlifters than controls.

Conclusions

This study demonstrates that heart rate and blood pressure responses during Phase II are affected by the relative intensity of VM, whereas during Phase IV only heart rate is affected. The higher Phase II responses in powerlifters can be attributed to the higher expiratory pressures they developed.
Effect of aspirin on the TNF-α-mediated cell survival and death pathways in breast cancer
Authors: Thakur Banita , Saha Lekha , Dahiya Divya , Bhatia Alka
Published: November 2022

Objectives

Aspirin is an anti-inflammatory drug commonly used as an analgesic and in cardiovascular disorders. However, many studies have highlighted its anti-cancer properties, especially in colorectal, lung, head and neck, and breast cancers. In this work, we tried to study the effect of aspirin on the TNF-α-mediated cell survival and death pathways in two cell lines representing two different subtypes of breast cancer. TNF-α-mediated stimulation of a cell can result in its proliferation via the NF-κB pathway or its death via either apoptosis or a programmed form of necrosis called necroptosis. The latter is believed to come into the picture only when apoptosis is inhibited.

Methods

In this work, we studied the effect of aspirin on the TNF-α-mediated cell survival pathway and observed a decrease in expression of the NF-κB pathway regulators, its nuclear translocation, and phosphorylation in a dose-dependent manner. The effect of aspirin on the TNF-α-mediated cell death showed significant cytotoxicity at the higher doses (5–20 mM) of aspirin in both the breast cancer cell lines. The effect of aspirin on necroptosis was investigated after stimulating the cells with TNF-α and inhibiting apoptosis using Z-VAD-FMK.

Results

Though no significant effect was noted in breast cancer cell lines, the above protocol successfully induced necroptosis in L929, i.e., a positive control cell line for necroptosis having an intact necroptosis machinery. Even when combined with the chemotherapeutic drugs, the above regime failed to induce any significant necroptosis in breast cancer cells but was found effective in L929.

Conclusions

Overall, the findings show that while aspirin has the potential to inhibit the TNF-α-mediated cell survival pathway, it does not help sensitize breast cancer cells to necroptotic cell death induction.
Palpatory tests in manual therapies: an international survey on osteopathic clinical practice
Authors: Novelli Emanuele , Molinari Livio , Consolo Stefano , Mingrone Luca
Published: November 2022

Objectives

The primary aim of the study is to explore the knowledge and use of palpatory tests in detecting somatic dysfunction, the second is to assess the knowledge about the inhibitory tests among osteopathic practitioners in Italy, England, and France.

Methods

A quantitative survey was conducted, between March and May 2021, through the administration of a semi-structured questionnaire. The participants had to answer 8 questions.

Results

A total of 2,223 e-mails were sent: 423 manual therapy professionals participated in the survey. Subsequently, only the responses of the 385 osteopaths (280 Italian, 23 French and 82 British) were included in the data processing; the 38 excluded were physiotherapists and chiropractors. The most significative outcomes for the total sample were found to: years of working experience and knowledge of a palpatory test that allows to discriminate two dysfunctional anatomical structures was significant with a χ2=12.509 (p-value <0.006); 68.5% answered in the affirmative to this last question. It was found that less work experience is associated with knowledge of a palpatory test to discriminate two dysfunctional structures. The correlation between years of work experience and knowledge of the inhibitory test was explored with the result being statistically significant (p-value <0.001). 64.4% know and use the inhibitory test. 39.1% base the inhibitory test on tissue change.

Conclusions

The clinical practice of Italian and French professionals, makes possible to establish the hierarchy between two somatic dysfunctions with respect to English sample. The osteopaths reported a wider use of the tissue change parameters rather than pain reported by the patient. Furthermore, more than half of the sample-based their discriminatory test on the musculoskeletal and fascial systems. There is a vast knowledge of the inhibition test among osteopaths.
Hyperthyroidism in McCune–Albright Syndrome – a case report
Authors: Rosinha Patrícia , Ramalho Diogo , Rodrigues Orlando , Sousa Sérgio , Alves Cristina , Lopes Joana , Caetano Joana Serra , Mirante Alice
Published: November 2022

Objectives

We intend to describe a case of McCune-Albright Syndrome (MAS), a rare disease characterized by fibrous dysplasia (FD), cutaneous hyperpigmentation and hyperfunctioning endocrinopathies (HFE).

Case presentation

We report the case of a 13-year-old male child who presented with a café-au-lait macule in the lumbosacral region and disabling polyostotic FD, requiring several surgical interventions and bisphosphonates from the age of 3 years (Y) + 9 months (M) due to persistent and severe pain. Hyperthyroidism (HT) became apparent at 5 Y + 1 M with a T3/T4 ratio greater than 20. Treatment with anti-thyroid drugs (ATD) was carried out for 7 Y and there was a progressive improvement in pain complaints 8 M after starting ATD, allowing treatment with pamidronate to be discontinued. Total thyroidectomy was performed at 12 Y + 5 M.

Conclusions

This is a case of MAS-associated HT that reflects the deleterious effect of thyroid hormone excess on FD, reinforcing the need of having a low threshold for suspicion of HFE that may arise.
Linguistic complexity of South Slavic dialects: a new perspective on old data
Authors: Morozova Maria , Escher Anastasia , Rusakov Alexander
Published: November 2022

This article presents the results of a quantitative study in which the complexity levels of dialectal varieties belonging to the South Slavic dialect continuum are measured and analyzed. The sample comprises 919 data points, pertaining to the Bulgarian–Macedonian and Serbo-Croatian dialect continua. Complexity is viewed in this study as a property demonstrating variation across areas and subject to diachronic change which can be associated either with language-internal processes or with language contact. This study discusses which linguistic processes produced varying levels of complexity in the modern South Slavic varieties. In particular, a correlation of complexity with altitude and distance to the Albanian border, two factors which can be associated with degree of isolation versus contact of speech communities, is investigated for a subset of varieties spoken across the areas with bi- and multilingual population. Suggestions on which constellations of societal features could act as determinants of linguistic change are made for several areas within the South Slavic continuum. Particular attention is paid to the contact-related developments in the South Slavic varieties spoken in the areas of intensive past and present contact, such as the west of North Macedonia, the south of Montenegro, Kosovo, and Southeast Serbia.
Degradation mechanisms of perovskite light-emitting diodes under electrical bias
Authors: Zheng Dong Guang , Kim Dong Ha
Published: November 2022

Metal-halide perovskite light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs) are considered as new-generation highly efficient luminescent materials for application in displays and solid-state lighting. Since the first successful demonstration of PeLEDs in 2014, the research on the development of efficient PeLEDs has progressed significantly. Although the device efficiency has significantly improved over a short period of time, their overall performance has not yet reached the levels of mature technologies for practical applications. Various degradation processes are the major impediment to improving the performance and stability of PeLED devices. In this review, we discuss various analysis techniques that are necessary to gain insights into the effects of various degradation mechanisms on the performance and stability of PeLEDs. Based on the causes and effects of external and internal factors, the degradation processes and associated mechanisms are examined in terms of critical physical and chemical parameters. Further, according to the progress of the current research, the challenges faced in studying degradation mechanisms are also elucidated. Given the universality of the degradation behavior, an in-depth understanding of the device degradation may promote the development of optimization strategies and further improve the performance and stability of PeLEDs.
The crystal structure of ethyl 7-ethyl-5-methyl-4,7-dihydrotetrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-6-carboxylate, C10H15N5O2
Authors: Wang Wenxiang , Mou Jiahui , Sun Yue
Published: November 2022

C10H15N5O2, triclinic,

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Water and soil management strategies and the introduction of wheat and barley to northern China: an isotopic analysis of cultivation on the Loess Plateau
Authors: Li Haiming , Sun Yufeng , Yang Ying , Cui Yifu , Ren Lele , Li Hu , Chen Guoke , Vaiglova Petra , Dong Guanghui , Liu Xinyi
Published: November 2022

Studies of ‘food globalisation’ have traced the dispersal of cereals across prehistoric Eurasia. The degree to which these crops were accompanied by knowledge of soil and water preparation is less well known, however. The authors use stable isotope and archaeobotanical analyses to trace long-term trends in cultivation practices on the Loess Plateau (6000 BC–AD 1900). The results indicate that ancient farmers cultivated grains originating in South-west Asia and used distinct strategies for different species. Barley was integrated into pre-existing practices, while wheat was grown using novel soil and water management strategies. These distinct approaches suggest that the spread of prehistoric crops and knowledge about them varied by local context.
Solutions to enteric methane abatement in Ireland
Authors: Cummins S. , Lanigan G.J. , Richards K.G. , Boland T.M. , Kirwan S.F. , Smith P.E. , Waters S.M.
Published: November 2022

The efficiency of Ireland’s grass-based livestock systems can be attributed to high outputs, low production costs and a low carbon footprint relative to housed systems. Methane (CH4) is a potent greenhouse gas (GHG) of which enteric fermentation from livestock production is a key source, being directly responsible for 57% of Irish agricultural GHG emissions. There are a number of strategies including dietary manipulation and breeding initiatives that have shown promising results as potential mitigation solutions for ruminant livestock production. However, the majority of international research has predominantly been conducted on confined systems. Given the economic viability of Irish livestock systems, it is vital that any mitigation methods are assessed at pasture. Such research cannot be completed without access to suitable equipment for measuring CH4 emissions at grazing. This review documents the current knowledge capacity in Ireland (publications and projects) and includes an inventory of equipment currently available to conduct research. A number of strategic research avenues are identified herein that warrant further investigation including breeding initiatives and dietary manipulation. It was notable that enteric CH4 research seems to be lacking in Ireland as it constituted 14% of Irish agricultural GHG research publications from 2016 to 2021. A number of key infrastructural deficits were identified including respiration chambers (there are none currently operational in the Republic of Ireland) and an urgent need for more pasture-based GreenFeed™ systems. These deficits will need to be addressed to enable inventory refinement, research progression and the development of effective solutions to enteric CH4 abatement in Ireland.
The “Carried Off” Cover-Up
Authors: Messer-Kruse Timothy
Published: November 2022

In the years between the end of the Revolutionary War and the beginning of the nineteenth century American statesmen attempted to pressure the British to return the thousands of people who had fled American slavery. These efforts, which included risking renewing the war itself, have been systematically suppressed by historians of this era. This essay traces the historiography of this subject and shows several ways that the true importance of patriot efforts at re-enslavement have been silenced.
The Chicano Student Movement at California State College Los Angeles, 1967–1971
Authors: Covarrubias Alejandro , Soldatenko Michael
Published: November 2022

The authors examine the successful efforts to set up the first department of Mexican American Studies, possibly the first Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) in the California State University system, the establishment of a community center, and a Black and Brown House on the campus. The article details the negotiations among administrators, students, faculty, staff, and community. The goal is to highlight how the background of the East Los Angeles Blowouts, the response to the Vietnam War, the reaction to police violence, and the rise of La Raza Unida Party were central to the success of establishing these academic and university programs. At the same time, the essay underscores how these constituencies, given their divergent interests, were able to shift the institution. The authors use archival documentation and oral histories to demonstrate their points.
Reframing Grading, Rethinking Rigor
Authors: Risam Roopika
Published: November 2022

The author describes and presents her model of contract grading, a teaching strategy and practice that shifts student learning and pedagogy away from carceral and colonialist learning methods. The article provides a brief explanation of the value of this technique for teachers and students, and offers concrete assessment tools.
SYNTHESIS OF Cr-DOPED SrMoO4 WITH ENHANCED PHOTOCATALYTIC PERFORMANCE VIA HYDROTHERMAL METHOD
Authors:   School of Energy Materials and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University, Hefei 230601, China, ZHANG L. Y. , ZHANG A. B. ,   School of Energy Materials and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University, Hefei 230601, China, ZHENG G.H. ,   Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials (Anhui University), Ministry of Education, Hefei, 230601, China, DAI Z. X. ,   Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials (Anhui University), Ministry of Education, Hefei, 230601, China, YANG W. ,   School of Energy Materials and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University, Hefei 230601, China
Published: November 2022

Cr-doped SrMoO4 visible-light-driven photocatalysts were successfully synthesized by one-pot facile hydrothermal technique. The results show that Cr doping slightly affected the crystal structure of SrMoO4. However, Cr doping plays an important role in sample morphology. Photocatalytic properties were evaluated by the degradation of methyl blue under visible-light irradiation. Electron spin resonance measurements show that the •O2  radical is the major active species in photodegradation. Photocatalytic measurement results indicate that Cr3+ doping effectively increases the photocatalytic activity of SrMoO4. When the Cr doping is 7%, the doped SrMoO4 exhibits the best photocatalytic performance. The increase in photocatalytic activity can be attributed to the following two factors: One is the decrease in sample band gap, and the other is the lower recombination ratio of photoinduced electron–hole pairs with Cr doping. The current experimental results clearly indicate that Cr doping is a useful method to improve the photocatalytic properties of SrMoO4 material.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF NANOCRYSTALLINE ZINC OXIDE/ POURS SILICON HETEROJUNCTION FOR SOLAR CELLS
Authors:   University of Anbar, College of education for pure Sciences, Physics Department, Iraq, MOHAMMED R. I. , MOHAMMAD J. F. ,   University of Anbar, College of education for pure Sciences, Physics Department, Iraq
Published: November 2022

Nanocrystalline Zinc Oxide (ZnO) were deposited at three different temperature (250, 300 and 350 ºC) using chemical spray pyrolysis technique (CSPT) on glass and p-type porous silicon as a substrates separately. The pours silicon was prepared by using an electrochemical etching process under a density of 40 mA/cm2 for 10 minutes. Surface morphology results using atomic force microscopy (AFM) showed that the prepared films nanocrystalline structures, homogeneous surfaces with small small roughness and covering all the surface of the substrate. The results which deduced from optical properties shows that the films have high transmittance with low absorption in the visible region. The optical energy gap values were (3.75, 3.8 and 3.85 eV) of films prepared at ( 250, 300, 350 ºC) respectivly. The electrical results shows that junctions are abrupt type and values of built in voltage of the prepared junctions 250, 300, 350 ºC were 1.1, 0.7 and 0.5 respectively.
An ERAD‐independent role for rhomboid pseudoprotease Dfm1 in mediating sphingolipid homeostasis
Authors: Bhaduri Satarupa , Aguayo Analine , Ohno Yusuke , Proietto Marco , Jung Jasmine , Wang Isabel , Kandel Rachel , Singh Narinderbir , Ibrahim Ikran , Fulzele Amit , Bennett Eric J , Kihara Akio , Neal Sonya E
Published: November 2022

Nearly one‐third of nascent proteins are initially targeted to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), where they are correctly folded and assembled before being delivered to their final cellular destinations. To prevent the accumulation of misfolded membrane proteins, ER‐associated degradation (ERAD) removes these client proteins from the ER membrane to the cytosol in a process known as retrotranslocation. Our previous work demonstrated that rhomboid pseudoprotease Dfm1 is involved in the retrotranslocation of ubiquitinated membrane integral ERAD substrates. Herein, we found that Dfm1 associates with the SPOTS complex, which is composed of serine palmitoyltransferase (SPT) enzymes and accessory components that are critical for catalyzing the first rate‐limiting step of the sphingolipid biosynthesis pathway. Furthermore, Dfm1 employs an ERAD‐independent role for facilitating the ER export and endosome‐ and Golgi‐associated degradation (EGAD) of Orm2, which is a major antagonist of SPT activity. Given that the accumulation of human Orm2 homologs, ORMDLs, is associated with various pathologies, our study serves as a molecular foothold for understanding how dysregulation of sphingolipid metabolism leads to various diseases.
Conceptual analysis of telenursing: an integrative review
Authors: Sousa Vitória Lídia Pereira , Dourado Júnior Francisco Wellington , Anjos Saiwori de Jesus Silva Bezerra dos , Carvalho Rhanna Emanuela Fontenele Lima de , Oliveira Sherida Karanini Paz , Silva Daianny Cristina de Almeida
Published: November 2022

Objective: to analyze the concept of telenursing. Methods: this is an integrative review based on the Concept Analysis model, conducted in the LILACS, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Web of Science and MEDLINE/PubMed databases, using the descriptors Telenursing, Remote Consultation and Nursing. Results: 37 studies were analyzed, identifying among the antecedents the scientization of nursing care, advances in health informatics and the dissemination of telehealth and telemedicine. Regarding attributes, the use of Information and Communication Technologies in nursing care, telemonitoring, low cost, reliability and availability stand out. The most common consequences point to better establishment of the link between patient and nurse, expansion of care coverage, health promotion, and better adherence to treatment. Conclusion: scientific evidence contributed to the formulation of the concept of telenursing, which consists of the incorporation of Information and Communication Technologies in nursing care through technological products and processes, in order to meet health needs. Contributions to practice: it contributes to the innovation of nursing care, since it elucidates the scientific subsidies necessary for understanding and discussing telenursing as an emerging phenomenon, as well as presenting the basic components of the concept.
Narratives about self-care by people at the end of their lives
Authors: Tuerlinckx Noguez Patrícia , Manfrin Muniz Rosani , Vestena Zillmer Juliana Graciela
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Cancer mobilizes people and families who search for healing practices that provide relief from physical, emotional, social, and spiritual distress.
Objective: To analyze the self-care of cancer ill people at the end of their lives; patients staying under Palliative Care in a home care service.
Materials and method: A qualitative study in Interpretative Anthropology and Medical Anthropology carried out in a home care serviceof a teaching hospital. From September 2015 to January 2016, eleven individuals at the end of their lives took part in the study. Unstructured observation and narrative interviews were the methods used to collect data, in addition to the narrative analysis from Fritz Schütze.
Results: The self-care modalities were biomedical, popular, traditional, simultaneous, overlapping, and juxtaposed. None of the participants noticed any defined scheme or practice. Some people assumed adaptation and experimentation depending on the practice's success to alleviate suffering.
Conclusions: The patients resorted to various forms of self-care during the disease, based on sociocultural aspects and sought different practices to meet their needs.