bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MARKETING, DAN NILAI PELANGGAN TERHADAP LOYALITAS KONSUMEN
Authors: Saputra Dendi , Zamhari  , Ruben Manullang Rizal
Published: October 2023

The theories used in this research are management theory, marketing theory, customer relationship marketing theory, customer value theory, and consumer loyalty theory. The method used in this research is to use a quantitative approach through a census sample approach, which is a sampling technique that provides equal opportunities for each element (member) of the population to be selected as a member of the sample. According to Sugiyono (2008), “saturated sampling or census is a sampling technique when all members of the population are used as samples. Another term for saturated sampling is census.” The sampling method used in this study is the saturated sample method. The number of sampling in this study was 30 shops that became the target of this study.

         The results of this study show the results of Adjusted R2 value of 0.625 or can be defined as equivalent to 62.5%. It can be concluded that customer relationship marketing and customer value can explain the positive influence on consumer loyalty of 62.5%. The remaining 37.5% can be explained by other variables not used in this study.

          There is a significant influence of customer relationship marketing variables on consumer loyalty. This means that the t-test produced by individual customer relationship marketing research has a significant and positive influence on consumer loyalty. H1 is accepted with a value of 3.572 and a P-Value of 0.001.

          There is a significant effect of the customer value variable on consumer loyalty. This means that the t-test produced by individual research has a significant and positive influence on customer loyalty. H2 is accepted with a value of 3.353 and a P-Value of 0.002.

         The fourth hypothesis from the F test is that the values ​​obtained by consumer satisfaction, marketing communication, and customer values ​​have a positive and significant effect on consumer loyalty at PT ASW Area Pangkalpinang City, Tamansari District, H1 is accepted, H3 is accepted, and the result is a value of 24,537 and P-Value <.001.
Ældreplejen i en brydningstid: justering eller egentlig krise?
Authors: Rostgaard Tine
Published: October 2023

Danmarks befolkning bliver som i mange andre lande ældre og ældre. Denne artikel ser på hvordan det stiller os ift. behov for ældrepleje - og ikke mindst om vi kan tale om en egentlig krise i ældreplejen. Vi ser nærmere på den danske udvikling vis-à-vis dennordiske/europæiske ift. en række traditionelle velfærdsindikatorer som BNP og andel af ældre med serviceydelser, og finder kriser ift. ressourcer, medborgerskab og legitimitet. Artiklen afsluttes med en diskussion af om nuværende politiske og organisatoriske løsningsforslag er tilstrækkelige til at imødekomme krisetendenserne.
Udfordringer i vuggestuerne: implementering af minimumsnormeringer, arbejdsmiljø og løn
Authors: Elung Henningsen Heidi , De La Porte Caroline
Published: October 2023

Vuggestuerne varetager en afgørende opgave i den danske velfærdsstat ved at danne ramme om udviklingen af børns tidlige kompetencer, samtidig med at de muliggør en forening af arbejde og familieliv. Trods denne status har daginstitutionerne gennem en årrække været udfordret af ressourcemangel, hvilket har påvirket kvaliteten af pasningstilbuddet negativt. Med henblik på at forbedre kvaliteten af daginstitutionerne fremlagde et politisk flertal i 2020 en ambitiøs aftale, hvor en minimumsnormering på én voksen pr. tre vuggestuebørn hører til aftalens hovedpunkter. Senest den 1. januar 2024 skal normeringskravet være implementeret i landets kommuner. I denne artikel undersøger vi derfor aftalens potentiale for at skabe forbedringer af kvaliteten i vuggestuerne. Ved hjælp af interviews med vigtige interessenter på børneområdet og forskellige rapporter, finder vi, at problemer med at rekruttere pædagogisk uddannet personale spænder ben for at løfte kvaliteten. Begrænsede muligheder for faglig udfoldelse, et betydeligt lønefterslæb og lav anerkendelse af pædagogfaget udgør nogle af de største udfordringer i forhold til at fastholde og tiltrække uddannet arbejdskraft, der er nødvendig for at forbedre kvaliteten.
Sexual jokes in Nigerian stand-up comedy
Authors: Mensah Eyo , Inyabri Idom , Aboh Romanus
Published: September 2023

Nigerian stand-up comic artists explore emerging social, religious, and political issues as materials for comic entertainment within their performance space and community of practice. One of the resources for comic performance is the recourse to sexual contents which are deployed to reduce apprehension around stereotyped norms about sex and sexuality in the Nigerian sociocultural context. Drawing on ethnographic qualitative data using social media skits, audio-visual disks and semi-structured interviews, this article examines sexual jokes as ideological texts and rhetorical devices that embody the struggle between conservatism and postmodern conceptions of sex and sexuality. It highlights the recurrent themes and creative discourses of sexual humour which stand-up comedy performers exploit as artistic tools for the engagement of gender roles, sexual myths, sexual politics and social contradictions within a vulnerable socio-political and economic context. We adopt social relief theory and incongruity theory of humour comprehension to provide a nuanced understanding of sexual jokes and the sociocultural inhibitions that surround them. The dominant themes in these jokes include male sterility, faking orgasm, commodification of sex, prostitution, rape, and the use of aphrodisiac. The results indicate that sexual jokes are circulating within the comedy performance space as forms of protest against stereotyped sexual culture. In this way, male and female comedians, working with the tools and ideology of postmodernism, help to satirise conventional sexual values and radicalise their audiences against normative construction of sex and sexuality.
The relationship between humour types, assertiveness, self-efficacy, personality, and perfectionism in pre-service teachers
Authors: Samfira Elena Mirela , Samfira Ionel
Published: September 2023

Teachers’ humour has a special place in the educational context with multiple benefits for themselves and their students. As a complex concept, humour is strongly related to individual personality, which is also complex and diverse. The current research aimed to investigate the correlations between four types of humour (affiliative, self-enhancing, aggressive, and self-defeating) and assertiveness, perfectionism, and Big Five personality traits (openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and emotional stability) in pre-service teachers. The obtained results show that the adaptive type of humour (affiliative and self-enhancing) positively correlated with assertiveness, Big Five personality traits, and the adaptive form of perfectionism, and negatively with the maladaptive form of perfectionism. Also, the maladaptive type of humour (aggressive and self-defeating) negatively correlated with assertiveness, Big Five personality traits, and positively with the maladaptive form of perfectionism. An intriguing finding was the positive correlation between aggressive humour and assertiveness.
Avançando a integridade no nível municipal: uma análise integrativa dos facilitadores, obstáculos e perspectivas
Authors: Menezes Ucleriston dos Santos , De Mendonça Cláudio Márcio Campos , De Carvalho Kleverton Melo
Published: September 2023

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar a literatura através de uma Revisão Sistemática Integrativa (RSI), abordando fatores que facilitam, dificultam e perspectivas para o desenvolvimento de programas de integridade nos municípios. Foram realizadas buscas em três bases de dados, em um período de 5 anos. Os principais facilitadores são a maturidade da discussão internacional, enquanto a ausência de normativos impositivos aos municípios por parte do Governo Central é um dificultador. Como perspectiva, os estudos apontam para a necessidade de mais pesquisas que permitam o desenvolvimento de programas de integridade eficazes, bem como a simplificação e institucionalização de debates públicos a nível municipal. Ademais, os resultados apontam que no Brasil, os programas de integridade nos municípios têm sido implementados de forma tímida. Por fim, vislumbra-se que quando um programa de integridade é implementado de forma eficaz nos níveis municipais como parte de sua função de governança, pode gerar confiança no mercado e atrair investimentos.
Otimização do controle de colunas de destilação utilizando Q-learning+PID: uma abordagem dinâmica
Authors: Lima Júnior Gladson Euler , Vaconcelos Luís Gonzaga Sales , Brito Karoline Dantas , Brito Romildo Pereira
Published: September 2023

A precisão no controle da composição em colunas de destilação é fundamental para assegurar a qualidade do produto e eficácia do processo. Contudo, controladores feedback do tipo PID, comumente empregados nesses contextos, frequentemente enfrentam limitações devido à complexidade da malha de controle. Neste estudo, propôs-se o desenvolvimento de um sistema de controle baseado em dados (DDC) integrando o algoritmo Q-Learning a um controlador PID. Esse sistema objetiva corrigir desvios na composição do produto resultantes do uso de um controle inferencial. A estratégia adotada possibilita uma flexibilidade na taxa de atuação (0,1% a 5%), com base na discrepância entre o estado atual e a meta estabelecida. Os resultados dos testes realizados evidenciaram as limitações do PID convencional na manutenção da composição de isobutano (IC4) na base da coluna, especialmente em situações de perturbação na composição de propano da alimentação. Por outro lado, a combinação do Q-Learning e PID demonstrou uma assertividade de 65% na etapa de teste, indicando sua capacidade de lidar eficazmente com diversas situações de perturbação e manter a composição dentro das especificações requeridas. Para o treinamento e teste da estratégia de controle proposta, utilizou-se o ambiente dinâmico do Aspen Plus Dynamics, que assegurou a robustez do processo, levando em consideração suas características não lineares e transitórias. Além disso, foram incorporadas variáveis observáveis cruciais, como a carga térmica do reboiler e a composição de IC4, bem como restrições operacionais, como a saturação das válvulas do sump e do condensador, tornando a estratégia de controle propostas mais viável para a aplicação prática.
Relação entre controles formais e informais, transformação digital e desempenho de empresas com gestão familiar
Authors: Demeyer Mayara Augusta Fernandes , Da Cruz Ana Paula Capuano , Barbosa Marco Aurelio Gomes , Quiraque Elcídio Henriques
Published: September 2023

Esta pesquisa foi realizada com objetivo de analisar a relação entre os controles formais e, informais, a transformação digital e o desempenho de empresas com gestão familiar. Para tal, a partir de uma survey foram coletadas 32 respostas de gestores de empresas brasileiras com gestão familiar. Após a coleta, os dados foram submetidos a análises descritivas e correlação de Pearson. Os resultados obtidos corroboram com o arcabouço teórico existente e revelam que os gestores de empresas familiares geralmente optam por uma combina entre controles formais e informais, visando otimizar o desempenho de suas organizações. Adicionalmente, constatou-se uma associação positiva entre a coexistência dos mecanismos formais e informais de controle e a implementação da transformação digital. No entanto, a transformação digital, apesar de ser uma variável de interesse, não teve uma relação significativa com o desempenho das empresas analisadas.
Prevalence and Aetiology of Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone in Hyponatraemia: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Resmi SR , Thomas Anil , Thampi Ani , Mathew SK , Antony Sunil
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Hyponatraemia is a frequently occurring electrolyte abnormality. Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH) is one of the common causes of hyponatraemia. SIADH is a disorder of impaired water excretion caused by the inability to suppress the secretion of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH). The importance of determining the cause of hyponatraemia as SIADH is not only to seek the aetiology of SIADH but also to treat appropriately. Aim: To determine the prevalence of SIADH in patients with hyponatraemia and its causes in these patients. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of General Medicine at Jubilee Mission Medical College and Hospital, Thrissur, Kerala, India. The study duration was one year and six months, from December 2014 to June 2016. A total of 100 individuals over the age of 18, who were admitted with serum sodium levels under 135 mEq/L, were chosen. Data on the causes of hyponatraemia and SIADH, laboratory evaluations, and assessments based on SIADH criteria were gathered using a structured proforma. The primary outcome variables included the aetiology of SIADH and the causes of hyponatraemia. Frequency and percentages were used to represent the data. The data were analysed using MS Excel. Results: Among 100 patients, the maximum number of patients with hyponatraemia were in the 59-78 years age group. Fortytwo (42) had severe hyponatraemia (Na < 120 mmol/L). The most common cause of hyponatraemia was drug intake (diuretics + antihypertensives), which constituted 42 (42%) of the total 100 patients, followed by SIADH in 33 (33%) patients. Among the aetiologies of SIADH, cerebrovascular accident was the most common (9/100), followed by pneumonia and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) in five patients each. Among the non neurological symptoms, vomiting was the most common symptom in 28 (28%) patients, followed by lethargy in 15 (15%). Among the neurological symptoms associated with hyponatraemia, confusion was the predominant one seen in 10 (10%) patients, followed by drowsiness in 7 (7%). Conclusion: SIADH is an important cause of hyponatraemia with a high prevalence. The prevalence of SIADH in hyponatraemic patients was 33%. Among the aetiologies of SIADH, cerebrovascular accident was the most common.
An Unusual Case Report of Adult Cervical Cystic Hygroma
Authors: Thulasikumar Rathnaganpathi , Ganapathy Thulasikumar , Kumar Abhirama Ravindra , Rajagopal Sridhar
Published: October 2023

Cystic Lymphangioma (CL) is a rare condition that is typically observed as a congenital malformation in the head and neck. These congenital lesions usually appear before the age of two. Adult occurrences are extremely unusual, and only a few cases have been mentioned in the literature. CL is characterised by the collection of an epithelial lining of lymphatic fluid, which can be caused by lymphatic abnormalities, trauma, or surgery. In the present case report, the authors present the findings of a 49-year-old adult female who had painless, gradually increasing left-sided neck swelling for three years, with no other relevant medical history. The initial ultrasound revealed a large cystic lesion extending from the left sternocleidomastoid muscle to the left submandibular gland. The lesion measured 8×7×3 cm and exhibited narrow septae and loculation at the periphery. Avascularity was noted within the cyst wall and interlobular septae. The diagnosis favoured macrocytic lymphangioma/Congenital Lymphangioma (CH). During the surgical procedure, the cyst was dissected, and it was found to be located over the internal jugular vein, carotid artery, and spinal accessory nerve. The cyst was completely removed, and a surgical drain was left in place. The wound was sutured in two layers, and a sterile dressing was applied. The drain was removed on the third postoperative day, and the dressing with sutures was removed on the seventh postoperative day, revealing a healthy wound. The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination {Haematoxylin and Eosin (H&E)} of the tissue specimen, which showed flattened epithelium lining the inside of the cyst. The cyst contained dilated gaps in a fibrocollagenous stroma infiltrated by lymphocytes. Therefore, CH can be considered as a differential diagnosis for head and neck masses in adults.
Assessment of Major Sheep Forage Types, Feeding System, and Nutritional Quality Assessment, Arsi Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Authors: Jarso Abaynesh , Goshu Gebeyehu , Tesfaye Etalem
Published: October 2023

The aim of this study was to assess the major sheep feed types, feeding system and its nutritional quality evaluation in Arsi Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. A total of 100 households (hh) were taken from each district. For laboratory work, feed samples were collected from ten randomly selected farmers from each peasant association and nutrition composition like Dry matte, crude protein, Ash, Neutral detergent fiber, Acid detergent fiber, Acid detergent lignin, In vitro dry matter digestibility, Digestibility of organic dry mater were tested and Metabolizable Energy was calculated. The field survey data were analyzed using SPSS and SAS software used for nutritional composition test. The Pearson Chi-Square and Tukey HSD test was used to determine mean differences at (p < .05). The results of the field survey revealed that, the major feed resources available in both districts comprised of natural pasture (82%) followed by crop residue (25%) and Free grazing is the common feeding system in both districts. The overall mean of, Dry matter, Ash, crude protein, Neutral detergent fiber, Acid detergent fiber, Acid detergent lignin, In vitro dry matter digestibility, Digestibility of organic dry mater and Metabolizable Energy content of natural grasses were 89.5%, 5.9%, 68.5%, 68.5%, 37.1%, 4.9%, 55.5%, 43.8% and 7.4 KJ/kgDM, respectively. The corresponding values for barley straw were also 90.9%, 5.4%, 5.4%, 70.7%, 54.8%, 9.6% and 8.2 KJ/kgDM for Dry matter, Ash, Crude protein, Neutral detergent fiber, Acid detergent fiber, Acid detergent lignin and Metabolizable energy respectively. Significant (p < .05).) difference was seen on Ash and Digestibility of organic dry mater content in natural pasture between two districts and there was no significant difference on other composition It was concluded that, natural pasture and barley straw are the main sheep feed in area. Further studies are needed to see other feed resource and test nutritional composition.
Involvement of Agro-Based Cooperatives in Agricultural Marketing and Development in Enugu State, Nigeria: A Qualitative Analysis
Authors: Lilian Ozoh Uche , Chukwudi Ilodigwe Samuel , Nwakaego Anene Jane
Published: September 2023

In view of isolated small scale farmers still dominating the Nigerian agricultural sector, the import of this study is on the need to employ agro-based cooperatives in mobilising rural farmers for effective marketing of their products since they lack the capacity to effectively market these products individually. This will invariably spur them towards increased production hence promoting agricultural development. Hence the study analysed the involvement of agro-based cooperatives in agricultural marketing and development in Nigeria. It specifically examined the reason behind the formation of these cooperatives, assessed their involvement in agro processing and marketing. It further identified the various constraints to their active participation in agro-marketing. The paper adopted a qualitative research design. Thus structured interview and focus group discussions were employed in collecting qualitative data from selected agricultural cooperatives in Aninri LGA of Enugu State, Nigeria. The qualitative data collected were analysed using thematic analysis. The study revealed that most agro-based cooperatives in Nigeria were yet to evolve from the level of solely seeking assistance to a purpose driven business oriented enterprise.It also found out that most of these cooperatives are multipurpose in nature with very few performing marketing functions for their members. It identified farmers’ apathy towards cooperative marketing, poor appreciation by rural farmers of the economic benefits of cooperative marketing, absence of a felt need to run a business oriented venture among rural farmers as factors militating against the active involvement of these cooperatives in agro processing and marketing. The paper suggests the need for the transformation of agricultural cooperatives in Nigeria into market competitive ventures characterised by active involvement in agro marketing, extensive education of rural farmers on the economic benefits of cooperative marketing, introduction of economic policies and measures that will create an enabling environment for these cooperatives to effectively engage in marketing activities.
Efficacy of Triafamone18.52% SC on Weed Control and Yield in Direct Sown Rice
Authors: Basu B. Jyothi , Swathi P. , Rao N. Sambasiva , Naik V. Saida
Published: September 2023

A field experiment was conducted for two consecutive years (2017 -18 and 2018-19) at Agricultural Research Station, Jangamaheswarapuram, Guntur Dist. Andhra Pradesh, India. The experiment consisted of nine treatments laid out in a complete randomized block design with four replications. The results revealed that Triafamone18.52 SC doses at a rate of 100 g a.i. ha-1 (T5) and 50 g a.i. ha-1 (T4) at the 2-3 leaf stage of weed were effective in controlling all the weeds and recorded significantly (P<0.05) lesserdry weight of weeds over the control during the study.
Effect of Organic Manures and Biofertilizers on Quality and Soil Analysis of Kalmegh (Andrographis panniculata Wall. Ex. Nees.) Var. CIM Megha
Authors: Amala D. , Kumar M. Raj , Kumar A. Kiran , Kumar B. Naveen , Gouthami P. , Sathish G.
Published: September 2023

Aim: To study the effect of organic manures and biofertilizers on quality and soil parameters of kalmegh.

Study Design: The experiment was carried out with 13 treatments in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replications.

Place and Duration of Study: The research trial was carried out at P.G students research block, College of Horticulture, Rajendranagar, SKLTSHU, Hyderabad during Kharif, 2021.

Results: Among the organic and biofertilizer treatmental combinations the results reported that the (T6): 75 % N through VC + 12.5 % N through NC + 12.5 % N through PM + AMC, T10: 50 % N through VC + 25 % N through NC + 25 % N through PM + AMC recorded the highest quality and soil analysis compared to other treatments.

Conclusion: Treatmental combinations of vermicompost, Neem cake, Poultry manure and Arka Microbial Consortium recorded the highest quality and soil analysis compared to other treatments.
Effect of Blanching Pre-Treatments on Sensory Quality of Dragon Fruit Peel Pickle
Authors: Gohil Mehul M.  , Raj Dev , Suthar H. G. , Patel N. V.
Published: September 2023

Present investigation entitled effect of blanching pre-treatments on quality of dragon fruit peel picklewas aimed to evaluate sensory quality of dragon fruit peel pickleduring storage. For preparation of dragon fruit peel pickle, an experiment was laid out with six blanching pre-treatments [without blanching (T1), water blanching (T2), 0.5% citric acid blanching (T3), 1.0% citric acid blanching (T4), 0.5% alum (potassium aluminium sulphate) blanching (T5) and 1.0% alum (potassium aluminium sulphate) blanching (T6)]. The prepared pickle was stored for a period of 6 month to analyse the sensory quality attributes at three month intervals. The results of the investigation revealed that dragon fruit peel pickle prepared from peel blanched in 1 per cent citric acid (T4) observed to have maximum colour, taste, flavour, texture and overall acceptabilityscore. Overall findings of investigation revealed that best sensory quality dragon fruit peel pickle can be prepared from peel when blanched in 1 per cent citric acid followed by curing in 8 per cent salt and addition of ingredients. The dragon fruit peel pickle can be successfully stored for a period of six months with minimum changes in sensoryquality.
Bio-efficacy of Fenazaquin 20 SC against European Red Mite, Panonychus ulmi (Acari: Tetranychidae) on Apple in Kashmir, India
Authors: Pathania, S. S.  , Parveena Bano, , Mushtaq Tehmina , Sofi, M. A.  , Kumar Sushil , Nisa Bismat Un
Published: September 2023

Efficacy studies were conducted during June-July in 2017 and 2018 at two locations in district Baramulla of Jammu and Kashmir against the phytophagous mite Panonychus ulmi (Koch) in apple orchards. The test molecule Fenazaquin 20 SC at the dosages of 15, 20 and 25 ml along with standard check Hexythiazox 5.45 EC and Fenazaquin 10 SC at 40 ml per 100 litre of water were evaluated against Panonychus ulmi. After fifteen days of spray, maximum 90.45 and 87.99 per cent ERM mortality of was obtained from Fenazaquin 20 SC @ 25 ml in both the years at location Ferozpura, Rafiabad; whereas, at another location Chitkak (Handwara), Kupwara, highest ERM mortality of 84.95 and 90.18 per cent was recorded during both the respective years. The least mortality of natural enemies Coccinellids (pooled for two years) as 23.32 and 22.91 per cent was recorded with the test chemical Fenazaquin 20 SC @ 15 ml per litre of water; whereas, highest mortality of 32.09 and 30.46 was recorded with test molecule @ 25 ml. in Ferozpura, Rafiabad; and Chitkak (Handwara), Kupwara. Similarly, the least mortality of Amblyseius spp. as 34.50 and 33.38 per cent too was recorded with the Fenazaquin 20 SC @ 15 ml per litre of water. The highest yield of apples was recorded with application of Fenazaquin 20 EC @ 25ml in both the locations.
Male Sexual Dysfunction after Anterior Urethroplasty: Results from a Tertiary Center
Authors: Elnashrty Sameh Fawzy , Elbendary Mohammed Ahmed , Elgamal Samir Abdel-hakim , Hassan Ayman Ahmed
Published: September 2023

Background: It has been proved that urethral stricture disease (USD) affects patient’s quality of life (QoL) significantly. Various treatment approaches for management of USD exist, however open urethroplasty is considered as the mainstay technique being an efficient and durable method for managing USD. The aim of this work was to evaluate sexual dysfunction in patients subjected to surgical repair of anterior urethral stricture.

Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted on 85 cases with clinical criteria of urethral stricture disease undergoing anterior urethral reconstructive surgery in the period from May 2020 to May 2022 at Tanta University Hospitals. Patients suffering pelvic fracture urethral injury (PFUI) or posterior urethral stenosis were excluded. Retrograde urethrography and uroflometry were performed. In addition, a detailed sexual history and a validated sexual health inventory for men (SHIM) questionnaire was filled by the patients before as well as following surgery.

Results: 74 patients (87.1%) reported no change in their sexual symptoms, while the patient (1.2%) who had a preoperative penile curvature showed an improvement of his curvature post-operatively. Nine patients (10.6%) developed de novo ED, while 2 patients reported having a shortening of penis (2.4%). Meanwhile, less frequent sexual problems were encountered such as cold glans, a reduced sensation of ejaculation and failure of emission in 3.5% of patients collectively. All the patients with ejaculatory dysfunction showed an improvement except the patient who presented with failure of emission. Four patients (5.3%) showed an improvement of their transient postoperative ED while 4 patients had persistent ED. There were two more patients, one developed penile curvature and the other complained of prostatitis symptoms associated with haematospermia.

Conclusions: The present study demonstrated that anterior urethroplasty may be associated with transient ED in nearly 6.25 % of patients. Recovery of erectile function was depicted in approximately half of cases within 6-9 months of surgery. There was no difference in the incidence of denovo ED in patients undergoing anastomotic repair and in patients undergoing augmentation urethroplasty. Urethral lumen restoration may be associated with improvement of pre ejaculatory dysfunction.
Imagens do cotidiano e formação sensível
Authors: Francez Letícia , Sant'Anna Mara Rúbia
Published: September 2023

Tendo em vista a necessidade de uma educação voltada à sensibili- dade humana, este artigo busca discorrer acerca do uso da imagem publicitária no ensino da arte como proposta de educação sensível. Partimos da ideia de que toda imagem é produtora de sentido e, portanto, a imagem midiática, tão comumente veiculada nos dias atuais, passa a ser um importante objeto a ser contemplado. Com apoio em Samain (2012), Kossoy (2005) e Joly (2012) em relação aos estudos da imagem e em Duarte Jr. (1981; 2010) e Lemonchois (2003) a respeito da educação do sensível, este texto foi realizado para ser mais uma contribuição às reflexões relacionadas ao uso da imagem no ensi- no da arte na educação básica. Como algumas das considerações apontadas, entendemos que observar, perceber, interpretar e analisar imagens são ações relevantes ao ensino da arte e à formação da sensibilidade. Ao instigar uma percepção mais apurada em relação às imagens publicitárias nos espaços educativos formais, o professor de arte pode contribuir para ampliar a ca- pacidade dos estudantes de fazerem sua leitura de mundo e de produzirem novos sentidos para as suas vivências.
Millennium Health sounds the alarm on xylazine: It's moving west
Authors: Knopf Alison
Published: September 2023

Formerly restricted mainly to the East Coast, xylazine, a dangerous (if misused) animal tranquilizer, is moving into the West, according to a new epidemiological report from Millenium Health. Based on an analysis of 160,000 urine drug tests this year from treatment programs, xylazine — which is now present on the street combined with illicit fentanyl — is emerging as a threat in California, Oregon, New Mexico and Alaska, as well as the Rocky Mountain states. Currently, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Ohio have the highest rates of xylazine positivity in the nation.
New director for NIAAA intramural division: David Lovinger, Ph.D.
Authors: Knopf Alison
Published: September 2023

Last week the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) announced that David Lovinger, Ph.D. has been selected as the scientific director for the Division of Intramural clinical and biological research. Lovinger obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona and his Ph.D. in psychology from Northwestern University. He conducted postdoctoral research at NIAAA before joining the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1991. In 2001, Lovinger was recruited back to NIAAA and became Chief of the Laboratory for Integrative Neuroscience. He has served as Acting Scientific Director of NIAAA since 2022. Lovinger's research focuses on the neurobiological bases of behavior, how alcohol affects the connections between neurons, and the neural mechanisms involved in alcohol use and alcohol use disorder. In his role as Scientific Director, Lovinger will provide scientific, programmatic, and administrative leadership for the Division of Intramural Clinical and Biological Research. He will also be responsible for promoting an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, encouraging collaboration, facilitating mentoring and training, and conducting innovative research. “I am honored to be chosen for this position,” Dr. Lovinger said. “I look forward to working with the members of this great institute to build the future of intramural research.” Intramural refers to research that takes place on NIAAA campus under the auspices of NIAAA employees, as opposed to extramural research which is conducted by outside scientists).
Enhancing Water Oxidation Catalysis by Controlling Metal Cation Distribution in Layered Double Hydroxides
Authors: Kim Jongkyoung , Yu Je Min , Jang Wonsik , Lee Jinyoung , Kim Hyoseok , Kim Hyeongjun , Lee Ji Eun , Ding Xingyu , Zhang Kelvin H. L. , Kwak Sang Kyu , Jang Ji‐Wook , Cho Seungho
Published: September 2023

The sluggish kinetics of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), the limiting step of the electrochemical water splitting process, hinders the eventual commercialization of this important renewable energy strategy. Hence, the development of efficient electrocatalysts for this reaction is crucial. Multi‐metal‐based (hydr)oxides are promising OER electrocatalysts because the electronic interactions between multiple constituent metal cations can potentially enhance electrochemical performances. However, complex compositions may not always lead to positive synergistic effects. The appropriate distribution of the cations is also critical. However, the high dispersibility of cations in these hydroxides renders the control of their distribution challenging. Herein, an approach is reported to control the metal cation distribution in layered double hydroxides (LDHs) to improve their OER performances. Restacking of exfoliated NiFe and CoAl LDH nanosheets leads to electrochemical synergistic effects between different nanosheets. As far as it is known, the restacked LDH described herein exhibits the lowest overpotential (224 mV) and Tafel slope (34.26 mV dec−1) among reported powder‐type (hydr)oxide and alloy OER electrocatalysts with more than three different metal cations. Thus, a new design approach is suggested to enhance the electrochemical performances of LDHs.
Unlocking the Potential of Sub‐Nanometer Pd Catalysts for Electrochemical Hydrogen Peroxide Production
Authors: Choi Ji Sik , Yoo Suhwan , Koh Ezra S. , Aymerich‐Armengol Raquel , Scheu Christina , Fortunato Guilherme V. , Lanza Marcos R. V. , Hwang Yun Jeong , Ledendecker Marc
Published: September 2023

The utilization of nanoscale catalysts represents a valuable and promising strategy for augmenting catalytic performance while mitigating the reliance on expensive noble metals. Nevertheless, a significant knowledge gap persists regarding the intricate interplay between catalyst size, physical properties, and catalytic behavior in the context of the oxygen reduction reaction. In this study, the synthesis of precisely controlled palladium catalysts is presented, spanning a wide range from individual atoms to metal clusters and nanoparticles, followed by a comprehensive evaluation of their performance in acidic conditions. The results show a significant increase in H2O2 selectivity of up to 96% with decreasing catalyst size and strategic approaches are identified to eliminate unselective sites, facilitating the attainment of active and selective catalysts. The enhanced selectivity of the catalysts highlights the potential of single atom catalytic sites and can be adapted to improve the performance of various catalytic processes.
A Self‐Powered Power Management Circuit for Triboelectric Nanogenerators Utilizing Gas Discharge Tube
Authors: Liang Chuangjian , Chen Jianwei , Li Haohua , Tang Jialing , Hu Xinyu , Zheng Changyue , Lu Xiang
Published: September 2023

Spark discharge is essential for extracting energy from triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs). However, the lack of universal technical standards for most discharge switches limits their widespread application. Herein, a buck circuit utilizing gas discharge tube (GDT) as discharge switches is presented. The GDT switch significantly enhances the instantaneous power to 30 mW, 15 times higher than the direct method. When VGDT (the breakdown voltage of GDT) ≤1000 V, it can be integrated with an LC converter, forming the GDTx‐Buck circuit with a maximum energy conversion efficiency of 92.2%. When VGDT >1000 V, GDT can combine with a transformer, forming the GDT‐nT circuit, which enables higher voltage power management. The results demonstrate GDT's universal applicability, reducing circuit complexity during design. In practical applications, the circuit can illuminate 1250 LEDs at an ultra‐low operating frequency of 0.6 Hz, generating electromagnetic waves during GDT breakover, which proves valuable for self‐powered wireless applications. Additionally, the circuit drives parallel calculators and thermometers at 2 Hz in micro‐nano energy applications and provides continuous power to high‐power fire sensors. Its high integration and simple design render it highly promising for large‐scale energy management applications based on TENGs.
Double‐Sided Indium Tin Oxide Photonic Crystal Glazing for All‐In‐One Multifunctional Rigid and Flexible Windows
Authors: Hwang Young Ji , Pyun Seung Beom , Choi Min Ju , Kwean Hyerin , Kim Jeong Han , Hong Woongpyo , Park Jung‐Yeon , Kwak Jinwoo , Cho Eun Chul
Published: September 2023

Futuristic and high‐performance windows are required to perform multiple functions, occasionally including photo‐ and electricity‐associated functions. For each function, suitable components must be added, but this might result in complicated window structures that can impede the basic window function: high visibility. Therefore, platform technology is necessary to simplify window structures with minimal components for basic functions while adding specific desirable functions. This study proposes non‐close‐packed indium tin oxide (ITO) photonic crystals coated on both sides of rigid and flexible windows. Their photonic bandgap frequencies (stopbands) are tunable through the modulation of the ITO thickness or lattice constant, thereby manipulating the window light transmittances. When the stopband lies in bluelight (400–500 nm), the window can simultaneously block the bluelight and exhibit high transmittance (antireflection function) at 500–1500 nm. The dual functions are enhanced with double‐sided photonic crystal windows: the optical contrasts in solar irradiance transmittances (ΔTsol) between 500–1500 and 280–500 nm are maximally 37.1% and 47.2% for the glass and polyimide windows, respectively. Additionally, the windows can have dual stopbands. Moreover, the window stopbands can enhance the photoluminescence intensities of quantum dot films. This simplistic window is applicable to houses/buildings, automobiles, electronics, displays, and energy industries.
Microcavity Design Upping Light Extraction Efficiency over 50% in High‐Index Perovskite Light‐Emitting Diodes
Authors: Mei Guanding , Xiao Xiangtian , Ahmad Sajjad , Lin Hong , Tan Yangzhi , Wang Kai , Sun Xiao Wei , Choy Wallace C. H.
Published: September 2023

Perovskite light‐emitting diodes (PeLEDs) are promising candidates for lighting and display applications. However, perovskites usually have a relatively high refractive index compared to organic semiconductors, causing a lower optical efficiency due to a narrower escape cone. In this work, the theoretical analysis shows that the microcavity effect enables PeLEDs to achieve a light extraction efficiency of 51%, much higher than the ≈20% estimated by the classical theory. Besides the interference in the microcavity, the efficiency improvement is also attributed to the low surface plasmon loss and a high ratio of horizontal dipoles under the Purcell effect. In a microcavity PeLED, a horizontal dipole shows three times the improvement in the Purcell factor of a vertical dipole, making the horizontal dipole with high efficiency contribute 86% of light output. Moreover, the experiment shows that the microcavity can increase the external quantum efficiency by 70%. A narrower spectrum and shorter photoluminescence lifetime are also observed. These phenomena are attributed to the simultaneous enhancement of light extraction efficiency and internal quantum efficiency. This work reveals the importance of microcavity design and provides guidance to break through the classical efficiency limit and achieve high‐efficiency PeLEDs.
Utilizing the Unique Redox Reaction Between Transition Metal Ions to Improve Mn4+ Doping Concentration and Achieve a High‐Performance Red‐Emitting Cs2NbF6: Mn4+ Phosphor
Authors: Liang Sisi , Song Liping , Nie Wendong , Wang Zihao , Chen Dejian , Lin Fulin , Zhu Haomiao
Published: September 2023

Synthesis of a Mn4+‐activated fluoride red‐emitting phosphor combining high efficiency, excellent thermal stability, and outstanding moisture resistance still remains a challenge. Herein, this work synthesizes a red‐emitting phosphor Cs2NbF6: Mn4+ (CNF: Mn4+) based on the cation‐exchange method. Interestingly, as a result of the redox reaction between Mn3+ (Mn2+) and Nb5+ ions during the exchange reaction, the real Mn4+ concentration is remarkably increased, while Nb5+ ions are reduced to Nb4+. The obtained optimum CNF: Mn4+ phosphor shows high internal and external photoluminescence (PL) quantum yield (QY) of 92% and 58%, respectively. Moreover, the CNF: Mn4+ exhibits excellent thermal stability (I@150 = 105%) and moisture resistance. A white light‐emitting diode (LED) packaged by combining blue diode chips, Y3Al5O12:Ce3+ yellow phosphor, and CNF: Mn4+ red phosphor demonstrates a low correlated color temperature (CCT) of 3872 K, high color rendering index (CRI) of Ra = 88, and a luminous efficacy of 105 lm W−1. The high‐performance of the white LED suggests the great potential of the CNF: Mn4+ narrowband red phosphor in display and lighting fields.
Fourier Control of Air Modes in High‐Q Metasurfaces
Authors: Arruda Guilherme S. , Pepino Vinicius M. , Borges Ben‐Hur V. , Martins Emiliano R.
Published: September 2023

Dielectric metasurfaces supporting high‐quality factor (high‐Q) resonances, e.g., through bound states in the continuum, have attracted significant interest from the scientific community. Air modes can significantly improve the performance and functionality of metasurfaces, for example, by enhancing mode sensitivity and reducing material absorption. Here, the concept of air‐guided mode resonances with Fourier control of the resonance Q‐factor with a double‐ridge metasurface supporting air modes is introduced and experimentally demonstrated. It is shown that the Q‐factor can be easily Fourier controlled all the way to infinity by adjusting the gap width, and that the energy confinement in air is largely independent of the gap width. As an application example, it is shown that the Q‐factor of air modes is decoupled from material losses, thus allowing a Q‐factor enhancement of up to 12× when compared to conventional (single‐ridge) metasurfaces. This design offers an easy way to control the Q‐factor of air modes, thus opening the possibility of achieving high‐Q in metasurfaces using lossy materials.
HIV testing attitudes among fishers of Elmina fishing community in Ghana: A cross‐sectional study
Authors: Kyei‐Gyamfi Sylvester
Published: September 2023

This study examined factors affecting fishers' interest in participating in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing at Elmina fishing community in the Central Region of Ghana. The study additionally inquired of respondents if they would be willing to submit to an HIV test and, if so, if they knew where to go for the test. The study also looked at the barriers that prevented fishers from getting tested for HIV. A cross‐sectional convergent parallel mixed‐method design was used to examine 385 fishers who were at least 18 years old and engaged in any form of fishing activity. Only about 9% of respondents reported having ever tested for HIV. Although the overall testing rate was low, the results indicate a higher testing rate in females than among males. Multivariate analysis shows that sex, age and type of fishing occupation are significant predictors of willingness to test for HIV among the study participants. Even though many people in the study location may know where to get tested for HIV, they are unwilling to do so. Many residents of the research area may be aware of where to get tested for HIV, but they are unwilling to go. This suggests a lack of enthusiasm due to misunderstandings and misconceptions about what HIV testing uptake entails. Additionally, stigmatization is a significant barrier to the acceptance of HIV testing in the study area and needs to be reduced by increased education.
A general model fitting coleoid cephalopod growth as a function of time and temperature to a single curve
Authors: Escamilla‐Aké Ángel , Angeles‐Gonzalez Luis Enrique , Caamal‐Monsreal Claudia , Rosas Carlos
Published: September 2023

A novel general model has been developed to fit biomass growth data of coleoid cephalopods as a function of time and temperature from hatching to maximum size in a single curve. This model has been obtained formally from a formulation of product‐integral, solves the discontinuity problem present in two‐phase growth models and describes both asymptotic and non‐asymptotic growth. Within the usual temperature range in which the organism develops, our model describes a non‐asymptotic growth achieving a good fit with the experimental data . In particular, the model provides precise calculation of the time k at which the growth curve inflection occurs, time μ1 at which sexual maturity begins and time μ2 at which the maximum size is reached. When the model was parameterized as a function of temperature, it corroborated different results on Octopus maya fitness, in particular, 25.7°C was obtained as the temperature that generates the highest average growth rate and 21.7°C as the temperature with the highest biomass accumulation over time. This result confirms that the temperature range of 22–26°C is suitable for the growth of O. maya and shows that the developed model can be a useful tool for aquaculture.
Multiplicities in thermodynamic activity coefficients
Authors: Werner Jennifer , Seidel Tobias , Jafar Ramzi , Heese Raoul , Hasse Hans , Bortz Michael
Published: September 2023

Thermodynamic activity coefficients play an essential role in the description of phase equilibria, which are fundamental to the simulation and optimization of all separation processes. Although it is known that multiplicities with respect to binary interaction parameters can occur, no systematic study of these multiplicities has been undertaken yet. In this contribution, their rigorous pointwise classification is presented, valid for the entire range of binary compositions. Furthermore, implications not only for the non‐random two‐lqiuid (NRTL)‐parameterization to capture temperature‐dependence are discussed, but also for extrapolation and regression tasks. The findings are illustrated for vapor‐liquid equilibria of different binary mixtures.
Cover Image, Volume 193, Number 3, September 2023
Authors: Aradhya Swaroop , Facio Flavia M. , Metz Hillery , Manders Toby , Colavin Alexandre , Kobayashi Yuya , Nykamp Keith , Johnson Britt , Nussbaum Robert L.
Published: September 2023

Cover legend: Aradhya etal., Am J Med Genet C Semin Med Genet 2023, 10.1002/ajmg.c.32057.

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Stabilization of Guanidinate Anions [CN3]5− in Calcite‐Type SbCN3
Authors: Brüning Lukas , Jena Nityasagar , Bykova Elena , Jurzick Pascal L. , Flosbach Niko T. , Mezouar Mohamed , Hanfland Michael , Giordano Nico , Fedotenko Timofey , Winkler Björn , Abrikosov Igor A. , Bykov Maxim
Published: September 2023

The stabilization of nitrogen‐rich phases presents a significant chemical challenge due to the inherent stability of the dinitrogen molecule. This stabilization can be achieved by utilizing strong covalent bonds in complex anions with carbon, such as cyanide CN− and NCN2− carbodiimide, while more nitrogen‐rich carbonitrides are hitherto unknown. Following a rational chemical design approach, we synthesized antimony guanidinate SbCN3 at pressures of 32–38 GPa using various synthetic routes in laser‐heated diamond anvil cells. SbCN3, which is isostructural to calcite CaCO3, can be recovered under ambient conditions. Its structure contains the previously elusive guanidinate anion [CN3]5−, marking a fundamental milestone in carbonitride chemistry. The crystal structure of SbCN3 was solved and refined from synchrotron single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction data and was fully corroborated by theoretical calculations, which also predict that SbCN3 has a direct band gap with the value of 2.20 eV. This study opens a straightforward route to the entire new family of inorganic nitridocarbonates.