bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dispozițiile testamentare de desemnare a moștenitorului și legatarului (analiză de drept comparat)
Authors:   Facutatea de Drept a Universității de Stat din Moldova, CAZAC Octavian
Published: February 2023

"This inquiry deals with a classical question of European succession law, if a testamentary disposition appointing a beneficiary is to be taken as a designation of a universal legal successor (testamentary heir) or merely a legatee (successor in respect of a single item of property). Wills prepared without the employment of a succession law specialist often contain designations of heir in respect of a single piece of property (heredis institutio ex re certa), which raises the question of the legal status of such a testamentary beneficiary (heir or legatee). Following the German and Italian models, the new succession law contained in the Moldovan Civil Code applies the test of the practical intent of the testator (mens testantis): whether he or she intended the beneficiary to merely receive a net financial advantage (i.e. institution of legatee) or to replace the testator in all of his or her legal positions (i.e. institution of heir)."
O definiție funcțională a software-ului în relația sa cu drepturile exclusive
Authors:   Facultatea de Drept a Universității din București, VERMEȘAN Carina
Published: February 2023

Within the greater map of the legal mechanisms related to software Intellectual Property Law and its protection systems1 certainly play a core part. This article only grasps the interaction between two of the Intellectual Property protection systems granting a direct form of protection by employing exclusive rights over software: copyright and patent law. The choice between one of these two regimes has been historically challenged. As software is a complex concept gathering heterogeneous elements – the dynamics of copyright and patent law related to software are molded by their specific subject matter – hence, defining software becomes a core step in the assessment of its protection mechanisms.
Participația penală și persoanele juridice. Istoric și perspective de viitor
Authors:   Facultatea de Drept a Universității din București, HERINEAN Dorel
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the article is to study the evolution of the criminal participation in Romania, with increased attention paid to the way in which criminal liability of legal entities was accepted and developed over time, to try to formulate predictions about the future of legal persons in the criminal law and to analyse the possibility of accepting, according to the current rules, the artificial intelligence systems as subjects of criminal law. The historical perspective is doubled by comparative law case studies which are based on judgments from the United Kingdom and France that are representative for the currents of opinion regarding need to prosecute and convict legal persons together with the individuals involved in the criminal activity.
Evoluția și fundamentarea teoriilor voliționale în dreptul contractelor
Authors:   Facultatea de Drept a Universității din București, FLOREA Eduard-Alexandru
Published: February 2023

The will of the parties, as the base on which contract law was founded, has been the subject of an extensive critique, mostly because of its inadequacy to the current dynamics of the economy. However, in order to reach a more profound answer, the critique should also take into consideration the evolution of the way the concept is substantiated, in order to assess the validity and utility of endeavored solutions.
Justul echilibru între viața profesională și cea familială din perspectiva dimensiunii de gen
Authors:   Facultatea de Drept a Universității din București, ZĂRNESCU Valentina Lidia
Published: February 2023

Labour, family and gender equality represent three of the main human dimensions, which are in a more and more complex relation of interdependence, and which can trigger major imbalances on the society and the economy if not approached in an integrative manner. This article aims to analyze to what extent the women and men of Romania and the EU manage to juggle their family duties and their professional responsibilities, challenges with which they are confronted and possible solutions in order ensure their equality with respect to the opportunities on the labour market and their treatment in the workplace as well as within the family.
Numerical Study of Improving Solar Chimney Performance by using Energy Storage
Authors: Abduljabbar Tuqa , J. Jubear Abbas , M. Mardan Batool
Published: February 2023

In this study, a simulation for two story building associated with a vertical solar chimney was made by using ANSYS 2022/R1. The study conducted under the climatic conditions of Al-kut city/ Iraq on 5/8/2016. The study involved a comparison between the ventilation performance of SC before and after adding Energy Storage. Al-dura, RT-42, and block-shaped paraffin wax were the three types of PCM that were studied in order to find the optimum ES. The numerical results showed that the best Paraffin wax was Al-dura depending on the average Air Change per Hour (ACH), average indoor temperature, and the ventilation period after sunset. Comparing with the 1st model (without ES), After adding Al-dura wax, the ACH increased by 18.3 % and 9.95 % for 1st and 2nd floor, respectively. whereas, the indoor temperature was reduced by 1.17 k and 0.68 k on the 1st and 2nd floor, respectively. As for the ventilation period, it was  lasted for 5 h after sunset.
Validating the Turkish Adaptation of the Fear of Being Single Scale
Authors: Kırımer-Aydınlı Fulya , küçükkömürler sanem
Published: February 2023

AbstractPeople sometimes feel anxious about their prospective romantic relationship status. Fear of being single (FOBS) is one of the possible sources of this anxiety. It has been defined as distress toward the possibility of being single and is measured using the FOBS Scale. In the current study, the FOBS Scale was adapted into Turkish. The study included 349 individuals aged 28 to 55 (M = 23.63, SD = 6.45). Reliability and validity of the measure and the associations with particular variables were investigated for the first time in the cultural context of Turkey. The confirmatory factor analysis revealed an acceptable model fit for the single-factor structure. Measurement invariance of the scale across relationship status was supported at configural and metric levels, but not at the scalar level. The convergent and divergent validity analyses indicated that FOBS is distinct from generalized anxiety, attachment anxiety, and personality trait of neuroticism. FOBS was found to be related to the need to belong but not to the inclusion of close others into self. It has been concluded that FOBS is a unique phenomenon and that the Turkish version of the FOBS scale is a valid and reliable source to measure FOBS in Turkey.
Using smartphones to optimise and scale-up the assessment of model-based planning
Authors: Donegan Kelly Rose , Brown Vanessa M , Price Rebecca , Pringle Andrew , Gallagher Eoghan , Hanlon Anna , Gillan Claire
Published: February 2023

Model-based planning is thought to protect against over-reliance on habits. It is reduced in individuals high in compulsivity, but effect sizes are small and may depend on subtle features of the tasks used to assess it. We developed a diamond-shooting smartphone game that measures model-based planning in an at-home setting, and varied the game’s structure within and across participants to assess how it affects measurement reliability and validity with respect to previously established correlates of model-based planning, with a focus on compulsivity. Increasing the number of trials used to estimate model-based planning did remarkably little to affect the association with compulsivity. However, associations with compulsivity were higher when transition ratios were less deterministic and depending on the reward drift utilised. These findings suggest that model-based planning can be measured at home via an app, can be estimated in relatively few trials, and can be optimised for sensitivity to compulsive symptoms in the general population.
Recognising the ‘anxiogenic’ environment as a key driver of youth anxiety
Authors: Grant Janie Busby , Batterham Philip , Calear Alison , Grant Will , Christensen Helen
Published: February 2023

Although anxiety is a common experience, rates of extreme, persistent and debilitating anxiety have grown among young people in recent years. Severe anxiety is associated with substantial negative impacts on everyday functioning and well-being and is closely linked with the development of other mental illnesses, such as depression. Anxiety can be driven by a range of societal, financial and ecological factors – including poverty, unemployment/precarious employment, inequality, discrimination, physical environmental features such as housing quality, overcrowding and pollution, as well as crises such as COVID-19, political turmoil and conflict – many of which disproportionally affect young people. We propose that these contextual factors can be conceptually grouped as the ‘anxiogenic’ environment, one that engenders the emergence and maintenance of anxiety. Explicitly describing, defining and investigating the anxiogenic environment allows a re-examination of the contextual drivers of anxiety, shifting focus from an individual, biologically-based model to one that also considers the individual within their social, informational and environmental contexts. Just as Swinburne and colleagues’ labelling of the ‘obesogenic environment’ supported a recognition of the contextual drivers of obesity, we suggest that consideration of the anxiogenic environment can allow a reframing of the discussion and promote shifts in understanding, advocacy, research, treatment and funding. We point to four key steps.
Principles and procedures for revising the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology
Authors: Forbes Miriam K. , Ringwald Whitney R. , Allen Timothy , Cicero David C , Clark Lee Anna , DeYoung Colin G. , Eaton Nicholas R , Naragon-Gainey Kristin , Kotov Roman , Krueger Robert , Latzman Robert D , Martin Elizabeth A , Ruggero Camilo , Waldman Irwin , Brandes Cassandra M , Fried Eiko I , Goghari Vina , Hankin Benjamin , Sperry Sarah Havens , Stanton Kasey , Aftab Awais , Lynam Donald , ROCHE MICHAEL J , Wright Aidan G.C.
Published: February 2023

Quantitative, empirical approaches to establishing the structure of psychopathology hold promise to improve on traditional psychiatric classification systems. The Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP) is a framework that summarizes the substantial and growing body of quantitative evidence on the structure of psychopathology. To achieve its aims, HiTOP must incorporate emerging research in a systematic, ongoing fashion. In this paper, we describe the historical context and grounding of the principles and procedures for revising the HiTOP framework. Informed by strengths and shortcomings of previous classification systems, the proposed revisions protocol is a formalized system focused around three pillars: 1) prioritizing systematic evaluation of quantitative evidence by a set of transparent criteria and processes, 2) balancing stability with flexibility, and 3) promoting inclusion over gatekeeping in all aspects of the process. We detail how the revisions protocol will be applied in practice, including the scientific and administrative aspects of the process. Additionally, we describe areas of the HiTOP structure that will be a focus of early revisions and outline challenges for the revisions protocol moving forward. The proposed revisions protocol is designed to ensure that the HiTOP framework reflects the current state of scientific knowledge on the structure of psychopathology and fulfils its potential to advance clinical research and practice.
ÜLKE KREDİ TEMERRÜT TAKAS (CDS) PRİMİNİ ETKİLEYEN FAKTÖRLER, TÜRKİYE UYGULAMASI
Authors: BUZ Nadire Ebru , KÜÇÜKKOCAOĞLU Güray
Published: February 2023

Çalışmada, 2005 başından 2020 Kasım ayına kadar aylık verilerle, Türkiye’de yaşanan sosyal ve ekonomik krizler, ülke kredi derecelendirme notları ve belirlenen faktörlerin kredi temerrüt takas (CDS) primlerine kısa/uzun dönem etkileri ARDL yaklaşımı ile incelenmektedir. Sonuçlar, CDS primi üzerinde uzun dönemde borsa endeksi ile büyüme oranının negatif ve döviz kurunun pozitif etkisinin olduğuna, kısa dönemde ise borsa endeksinin negatif, döviz kuru, gösterge faiz oranı ve ülkede yaşanan krizlerin pozitif etkisi olduğuna işaret etmektedir. Ayrıca, nedensellik sınaması ile borsa endeksinden ve gösterge faiz oranından CDS primi yönünde ve CDS priminden ödemeler dengesi hesabı ile GSYİH büyümesi yönünde tek yönlü nedensellik bulunduğu gösterilmektedir.
Implementasi Strategi Pemasaran di Madrasah Aliyah Unggulan Bertaraf Internasional
Authors: Kango Umin , Supriadi Yudi Nur , Idrus Imriani , Sonjaya Yana , Hasanah Riskatul
Published: February 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan di Madrasah Bertaraf Internasional Amanatul Ummah Pacet Mojokerto. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan oleh peneliti yaitu penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Subjek yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah koordinator sekolah, bidang Admisi, siswa dan wali murid. Peneliti melakukan pengumpulan data menggunakan Observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, analisis data yang digunakan dengan cara triangulasi. Peneliti memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui strategi apa yang dilakukan oleh Madrasah Bertaraf Internasional Amanatul Ummah sehingga lembaga pendidikan tersebut berhasil memiliki brand di masyarakat. Hasil dari penelitian yang telah dilakukan yaitu: Pelaksanaan strategi branding yang dilakukan oleh MBI Amanatul Ummah yakni dengan pertama adanya guru yang cerdas sehingga peserta didik dapat berhasil dalam proses pembelajaran baik akademik maupun non akdemik, kedua akses networking yang kuat dan luas, ketiga akses vinansial dan akses sosial. Dalam keempat pelaksnaan strategi yang dilakukan keberhasilan utama untuk mencapai brand dikenal oleh masyarakat yakni adanya kekuatan networking yang kuat dan luas sehingga peserta didik dapat dengan mudah memanfaat relasi yang kuat untuk menyalurkan segala potensi yang dimiliki oleh MBI Amanatul Ummah Pacet Mojokerto. Brand MBI Amanatul Ummah telah berhasil memperoleh pembeda dari lembaga pendidikan lainnya yakni layanan, kualitas (prestasi), dan lulusan yang berhasil diterima di perguruan tinggi terbaik diluar negeri maupun di Indonesia
Praktik Unpaid Internship Dalam Perkembangan Regulasi Ketenagakerjaan Indonesia (Studi Kasus Campuspedia)
Authors: Imtiyaaz Suraya , Donri Wahyu
Published: February 2023

The trend of unpaid apprenticeship programs is increasingly being found. Due to the increasingly high competition, many are still interested in joining the apprenticeship program without pay, with the lure of work experience for the next career step. The growing interest in unpaid internships is also supported by the company's strategy to reduce expenses and the high desire of prospective interns to gain knowledge in the field of work. Companies often use this condition to obtain workers who are not bound by a minimum wage. If it continues to happen, the purpose of apprenticeship, which was initially skills training, becomes exploitation of workers. The purpose of writing is to analyze unpaid apprenticeships in increasing the integrity of the workforce in Indonesia, how the Indonesian workforce views the practice of unpaid apprenticeships and the government's role as a labour regulator in Indonesia. This analytical descriptive study utilizes a normative legal research typology, a normative juridical approach and is analyzed through a qualitative approach. The study results show that the apprenticeship programs' regulations still need to be specific, especially regarding the wage rights of apprentice workers. The government, as a regulator, should understand the high interest in apprenticeship programs, so clear legal protection is needed for apprentices. The outcome of this paper will be the awareness of the lack of strict regulations protecting the rights of apprentices based on one of the cases, namely the Campuspedia apprenticeship, to continue to be critically studied.
Implementasi Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 39 Tahun 2021 tentang Penyelenggaraan Bidang Jaminan Produk Halal
Authors: Al Mubarak Muhammad Adi Riswan , Malihah Lola , Mu’minah Mu’minah , Ma’mun Muhammad Yulian
Published: February 2023

This paper aims to assess the importance of implementing halal certification from the side of producers and consumers. This research activity uses the method of literature study. The conclusion of this research shows the importance of this certification for producers because it is very beneficial for product continuity. Meanwhile, for consumers, this certification is beneficial in protecting consumers from all materials that are hazardous to health and all matters related to the halal product, both in terms of ingredients and processing methods. Halal certification also eliminates doubts about the product to be consumed. Initially, this halal certification was only voluntary or the producer's desire (voluntary), yet to be supported by strong Law, but now it has become an obligation (mandatory) for producers. The implementation procedure has involved many related parties, from institutions and ministries, and even at the international level, cooperation has also been carried out regarding this halal certificate. The implementation is currently based on digitization, namely the SIHALAL application. PP No 39 of 2021, concerning the Implementation of the Halal Product Assurance Sector, is clear enough to spell out the mandates of the Halal Product Assurance Law and the Job Creation Law. However, there must be something that needs to be finalized to improve the implementation of other halal product guarantees.
Kajian Evaluatif Perselisihan Hasil Pemilihan (PHP) Kepala Daerah Serentak Tahun 2020 Di Provinsi Kalimantan
Authors: Fitri Muhammad Syahrial , Hanafi Hanafi
Published: February 2023

This research will discuss, First, the factors that are the causes of the Election Result Disputes (PHP) for the 2020 Regional Heads of the South Kalimantan Province at the Constitutional Court and Second, the consequences that arise in the Implementation of the Decisions on the Election Result Dispute (PHP) for the 2020 Regional Heads of the Province Simultaneously South Kalimantan at the Constitutional Court.This research was conducted using the Normative Juridical approach, which examines statutory regulations and other literature related to regional head election results in disputes (PHP) at the Constitutional Court. The review of laws and regulations and library materials is also used as material for conducting discussions and finding solutions to problems. This study examines the causes of disputes over election results up to the implementation of decisions. It will identify existing problems in the form of solutions under the provisions of the election law and regional head elections in Indonesia.The results of this study show that the Election Results Dispute (PHP) for Regional Heads of South Kalimantan Province Simultaneously in 2020 at the Constitutional Court does not only originate from the Election of the Governor and Deputy Governor of South Kalimantan but there also from PHP Regents and Deputy Regents of Banjar Regency, Kota Baru Regency and Wali City and Deputy Mayor of Banjarmasin City, totalling seven decisions, two decisions for PHP Governor and Deputy Governor, 3 Decisions of Regent and Deputy Regent (Banjar and Kota Baru), 2 Decisions of Mayor and Deputy Mayor (Banjarmasin). The factors causing the Election Result Disputes (PHP) for Regional Heads of South Kalimantan Province Simultaneously in 2020 at the Constitutional Court consist of 2 factors. First, regulatory factors, namely the threshold for disputes over election results. % at polling places, PPK opened mailboxes, and there was vote inflation and fraud in the voting and vote-counting process. Furthermore, there are two aspects of the legal consequences arising from the implementation of the Constitutional Court decision. First, the implementation of the re-voting (PSU) and Second, the determination of the elected regional head candidates.
Experts on Resistance to Reorganization of Structure and Technologies of Urban Mobility Provision in Russia: Challenges, Reasons, Solutions and Prospects
Authors: Petrov Artur I. , Zakharov Dmitrii A. , Petrova Daria A.
Published: February 2023

In 2022 a lot has changed in the Russian transport system. Today the urban transport systems of Russian cities are staying at the bifurcation point – they are awaiting serious changes. Therefore, it was interesting to investigate expert opinions of specialists on the prospects of the development of urban mobility provision technologies in Russia and possible changes in the current structure of citizens’ transportation approaches. The paper gives results of the research of opinions of transport market specialists on the issues of the probability of the shift of the current paradigm of transport services in Tyumen (a large Russian city with a population of 828.5 thousand people) and the necessity of reorganization of the structure and technologies of urban mobility provision due to the withdrawal of foreign automakers from the Russian market. The article presents the comparison of opinions between Tyumen professionals in the transport market and ordinary Russian citizens. The main conclusion of the research considers the serious resistance of the public environment to the expected reorganization of the structure and technologies of urban mobility provision in Russia.
Étude épidémiologique des accidents de la voie publique dans une île des Antilles, Marie-Galante
Authors: Fremery A. , Piednoir P. , Debuire É. , Pujo J.-M. , Kallel H. , Rollé A. , Portecop P. , Carlès M.
Published: February 2023

Objectifs : La traumatologie routière représente 13,1 décès pour 105 habitants en Guadeloupe. Marie-Galante (MG), île de l’archipel guadeloupéen, située dans les Antilles françaises, est fortement impactée par l’accidentologie routière. La prise en charge de ces victimes implique des spécificités organisationnelles liées à la géographie et au système de soins. Les objectifs de ce travail sont la description épidémiologique des victimes d’accident de la voie publique (AVP) et l’évaluation de la prise en charge (PEC) médicale initiale des victimes les plus graves.

Méthodes : Étude observationnelle rétrospective de 2016 à 2018 incluant les victimes prises en charge par le service médical d’urgence et de réanimation (Smur) et/ou par le centre hospitalier de Sainte-Marie (CHSM) à Marie-Galante. Les patients ont été répartis par critère de gravité : instables, critiques, potentiellement graves ou stables.

Résultats : Sur la période, 499 victimes ont nécessité une PEC : 164 (33 %) impliquant des véhicules légers, 217 (43 %) des deux-roues motorisés et 60 (12 %) des vélos. La population est jeune (29 [21–49] ans), et masculine (sex-ratio H/F : 3,3). Le CHSM a pris en charge 467 (95 %) victimes, 6 (1 %) étaient instables, 11 (2 %) critiques, 142 (28 %) potentiellement graves et 264 (53 %) stables ; 7 (1 %) ont bénéficié d’un transfert héliporté (TH) direct vers le centre hospitalier universitaire de Guadeloupe (CHUG), 52 (10 %) d’un TH secondaire après une PEC au CHSM. Tous les patients instables et 10 (91 %) des 11 critiques ont été admis au CHUG.

Conclusion : Cette étude souligne la forte incidence de la traumatologie routière à Marie-Galante. Ce travail doit permettre d’élaborer des axes d’amélioration de PEC, notamment par la filiarisation du patient traumatisé.
L’expérience à long terme des parents endeuillés en oncologie pédiatrique : une étude rétrospective de 2 à 18 ans après le décès d’un enfant
Authors: Bourque C.J. , Dumont E. , Martisella M. , Daoust L. , Cantin S. , Levasseur M.-C. , de Steur Q. , Duval M. , Marquis M.-A. , Sultan S.
Published: February 2023

Objectifs : Cette étude rétrospective et transversale vise à comprendre l’expérience à long terme des parents endeuillés en oncologie pédiatrique et les différences du deuil parental en fonction du genre.

Matériel et méthodes : Un questionnaire multisectionnel coconstruit avec des cliniciens et intervenants en suivi de deuil a été tenu en ligne en 2018 et 2019. Les participants au sondage étaient des parents dont l’enfant était décédé au service d’hématologie-oncologie du CHU Sainte-Justine 2 à 18 ans auparavant. Des sections spécifiques sur les réactions, les changements et les souvenirs ont fait l’objet d’analyses descriptives.

Résultats : Les réponses de 48 parents ont été analysées. Les résultats indiquent que les mères ont tendance à modifier certaines de leurs activités sociales, alors que les pères cherchent plutôt à retrouver leurs habitudes. Les réactions initialement fortes des parents s’atténuent au fil du temps sans disparaître, en particulier la tristesse et les troubles du sommeil. Les parents ont des souvenirs apaisants des interactions et des soins reçus des intervenants en milieux clinique et communautaire même plusieurs années après le décès de leur enfant.

Conclusion : L’offre de soutien psychosocial communautaire et professionnel à long terme est pertinente, de même aux besoins des couples et aux besoins individuels des parents en fonction du genre.
Using sensor data to detect time-constraints in ontology evolution
Authors: Canito Alda , Nobre Armando , Neves José , Corchado Juan , Marreiros Goreti
Published: February 2023

In this paper, we present an architecture for time-constrained ontology evolution comprised of two tools: the J2OIM (JSON to Ontology Instance Mapper), which uses JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) objects to populate an ontology, and TICO (Time Constrained instance-guided Ontology evolution), which analyses streams or batches of instances as they are generated and attempts to identify potential changes to their definitions that may trigger evolutionary processes. These tools help compensate for identified gaps in literature in instance mapping and modular versioning. The case-study for these tools involves a predictive maintenance (PdM) scenario in which near real-time data sensor enriched by contextual data is continuously transformed into ontology individuals that trigger ontology evolution mechanisms. Results show it is possible to use the instance mapping mechanisms in an incremental fashion while assuring no duplicates are generated and the aggregation of similar information from distinct data points into intervals. Furthermore, they show how the ontology evolution processes effectively detect variations in ontology individuals, generating and updating existing concepts and roles.
Aspirin Use and Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease: A 2-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study
Authors: Ding Pingjian , Gorenflo Maria P. , Zhu Xiaofeng , Xu Rong
Published: February 2023

Background:

Observational studies have shown inconsistent findings of the relationships between aspirin use and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

Objective:

Since residual confounding and reverse causality were challenging issues inherent in observational studies, we conducted a 2-sample Mendelian randomization analysis (MR) to investigate whether aspirin use was causally associated with the risk of AD.

Methods:

We conducted 2-sample MR analyses utilizing summary genetic association statistics to estimate the potential causal relationship between aspirin use and AD. Single-nucleotide variants associated with aspirin use in a genome-wide association study (GWAS) of UK Biobank were considered as genetic proxies for aspirin use. The GWAS summary-level data of AD were derived from a meta-analysis of GWAS data from the International Genomics of Alzheimer’s Project (IGAP) stage I.

Results:

Univariable MR analysis based on these two large GWAS data sources showed that genetically proxied aspirin use was associated with a decreased risk of AD (Odds Ratio (OR): 0.87; 95%CI: 0.77–0.99). In multivariate MR analyses, the causal estimates remained significant after adjusting for chronic pain, inflammation, heart failure (OR = 0.88, 95%CI = 0.78–0.98), or stroke (OR = 0.87, 95%CI = 0.77–0.99), but was attenuated when adjusting for coronary heart disease, blood pressure, and blood lipids.

Conclusion:

Findings from this MR analysis suggest a genetic protective effect of aspirin use on AD, possibly influenced by coronary heart disease, blood pressure, and lipid levels.
Association of Dietary and Supplement Intake of Antioxidants with Risk of Dementia: A Meta-Analysis of Cohort Studies
Authors: Zhao Rangyin , Han Xiaoyong , Jiang Shangrong , Zhao Weijing , Liu Jia , Zhang Hongxia , Mao Xiaoliang , Zhang Min , Lei Lili , You Hong
Published: February 2023

Background: Dementia is a neuropsychiatric disorder with cognitive decline due to multiple factors. With the arrival of the aging population, the incidence of dementia has gradually increased. There is still no effective treatment for dementia, and therefore, the prevention of dementia has become crucial. Oxidative stress is considered to be one of the pathogenesis of dementia; therefore, antioxidant therapy and prevention of dementia have been gradually proposed. Objective: Our meta-analysis aimed to investigate the association of antioxidants with risk of dementia. Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases for articles on antioxidants associated with dementia risk, and those containing cohort studies with high-dose versus low-dose controls were included in our meta-analysis. The resulting risk ratios (RR) and hazard ratios (HR) and 95% confidence intervals were statistically analyzed using Stata12.0 free software. Results: A total of 17 articles were included in this meta-analysis. Of 98,264 participants, 7,425 had dementia after 3–23 years of follow-up. The results of the meta-analysis showed a trend towards a lower incidence of dementia with high intake of antioxidants (RR = 0.84, 95% CI 0.77–1.19 I2 = 54.6%), but this was not statistically significant. High antioxidant intake significantly reduced the incidence of Alzheimer ‘s disease (RR = 0.85, 95% CI 0.79–0.92 I2 = 45.5%), and we additionally carried out subgroup analyses by nutrient type, diet or supplement, region, and study quality score. Conclusion: Dietary intake of antioxidants or supplements reduces both the risk of dementia and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
On various aggregation operators for picture fuzzy hypersoft information in decision making application
Authors: Dhumras Himanshu , Bajaj Rakesh Kumar
Published: February 2023

Systematic assessment of insufficiencies and inexactness in the information along with parametrization of multi-sub attributes is one of the substantial features in the field of decision-making. In the present communication, a new way of defining Picture Fuzzy Hypersoft Set (PFHSS) has been presented which contains an additional capacity of accommodating the components of neutral membership (abstain) and refusal compared to Intuionistic Fuzzy Hypersoft Set (IFHSS). The main objective of the present study is to establish the novelty of PFHSS with some of the basic operations and introduce various important aggregation operators. Some of the important properties and operational laws related to the introduced picture fuzzy hypersoft weighted average/ordered weighted average operator (PFHSWA/PFHSOWA) and weighted geometric/ordered weighted geometric operator (PFHSWG/PFHSOWG) have been proved in detail. On the basis of these aggregation operators and obtained results, a new algorithm for solving a decision-making problem, involving the multi-sub attributes and their parametrization in the shade of abstain and refusal feature, has been proposed. A numerical example of the selection process of employees for a company has been solved in order to suitably ensure and validate the implementation of the proposed methodology. Some of the advantageous features of the proposed notions and algorithm have been listed along with the comparative analysis in contrast with the existing literature. Finally, the efficacy of the proposed notion and methodology has been duly concluded with the scope for future work.
Selection of ergonomic risk assessment method with pythagorean fuzzy sets: practice in emergency medical services
Authors: Hatiboglu Melek , Dayioglu Habip , İssever Halim , Ayvaz Berk
Published: February 2023

It is difficult to evaluate ergonomic risk factors in occupations with unpredictable tasks, random demands, and variable settings such as emergency medical services (EMS). This study deals with the problem of selecting an ergonomic risk-evaluation method with Pythagorean Fuzzy Sets (PFSs) based Pythagorean Fuzzy AHP (PF-AHP) and Pythagorean Fuzzy WASPAS (PF-WASPAS) methodology. The method selection criteria were obtained by consulting five different anonymous experts on the candidate criteria obtained from the literature review. The final four main criteria and ten sub-criteria were then decided. After the determination of the decision criteria, five experts were asked to evaluate the criteria and to express their opinions on criteria-alternative scoring by means of a questionnaire for method selection. A two-step method is suggested for the selection of the ergonomic risk-evaluation method. In the first step, PF-AHP is utilized in order to identify the weight of criteria used in the method selection. In the second step, the PF-WASPAS method is proposed in order to OWAS, RULA, and REBA methods. The accuracy and validity of the suggested hybrid model is tested with real data in İstanbul Ambulance Service stations. A sensitivity analysis is carried out to test the reliability of the model. Moreover a comparative analysis is carried out with AHP and Fuzzy AHP methods to identify criteria weights. Study results show that REBA is the most appropriate ergonomic risk-evaluation method in EMS.
Computer vision-based framework for pedestrian movement direction recognition
Authors: Monika  , Singh Pardeep , Chand Satish
Published: February 2023

Pedestrians are the most critical and vulnerable moving objects on roads and public areas. Learning pedestrian movement in these areas can be helpful for their safety. To improve pedestrian safety and enable driver assistance in autonomous driver assistance systems, recognition of the pedestrian direction of motion plays an important role. Pedestrian movement direction recognition in real world monitoring and ADAS systems are challenging due to the unavailability of large annotated data. Even if labeled data is available, partial occlusion, body pose, illumination and the untrimmed nature of videos poses another problem. In this paper, we propose a framework that considers the origin and end point of the pedestrian trajectory named origin-end-point incremental clustering (OEIC). The proposed framework searches for strong spatial linkage by finding neighboring lines for every OE (origin-end) lines around the circular area of the end points. It adopts entropy and Qmeasure for parameter selection of radius and minimum lines for clustering. To obtain origin and end point coordinates, we perform pedestrian detection using the deep learning technique YOLOv5, followed by tracking the detected pedestrian across the frame using our proposed pedestrian tracking algorithm. We test our framework on the publicly available pedestrian movement direction recognition dataset and compare it with DBSCAN and Trajectory clustering model for its efficacy. The results show that the OEIC framework provides efficient clusters with optimal radius and minlines.
Deep learning-based feature selection and prediction system for autism spectrum disorder using a hybrid meta-heuristics approach
Authors: Chola Raja K. , Kannimuthu S.
Published: February 2023

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complicated neurodevelopment disorder that is becoming more common day by day around the world. The literature that uses machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) approaches gained interest due to their ability to increase the accuracy of diagnosing disorders and reduce the physician’s workload. These artificial intelligence-based applications can learn and detect patterns automatically through the collection of data. ML approaches are used in various applications where the traditional algorithms have failed to obtain better results. The major advantage of the ML algorithm is its ability to produce consistent and better performance predictions with the help of non-linear and complex relationships among the features. In this paper, deep learning with a meta-heuristic (MH) approach is proposed to perform the feature extraction and feature selection processes. The proposed feature selection phase has two sub-phases, such as DL-based feature extraction and MH-based feature selection. The effective convolutional neural network (CNN) model is implemented to extract the core features that will learn the relevant data representation in a lower-dimensional space. The hybrid meta-heuristic algorithm called Seagull-Elephant Herding Optimization Algorithm (SEHOA) is used to select the most relevant and important features from the CNN extracted features. Autism disorder patients are identified using long-term short-term memory as a classifier. This will detect the ASD using the fMRI image dataset ABIDE (Autism Brain Imaging Data Exchange) and obtain promising results. There are five evaluation metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, f1-score, and area under the curve (AUC) used. The validated results show that the proposed model performed better, with an accuracy of 98.6%.
Application of neutrosophic optimal network using operations
Authors: Meenakshi A. , Mythreyi O. , Bramila M. , Kannan A. , Senbagamalar J.
Published: February 2023

Neutrosophic graphs deals with more complex, uncertain problems in real-life applications which provides more flexibility and compatibility than Intuitionistic fuzzy graphs. The aim of this paper is to enrich the efficiency of the network in accordance with productivity and quality. Here we develop two Neutrosophic graphs into a fully connected Neutrosophic network using the product of graphs. Such a type of network is formed from individuals with unique aspects in every field of work among them. This study proposes extending the other graph products and forming a single valued Neutrosophic graph to find the efficient productivity in the flow of information on a single source network of a single valued Neutrosophic network. An Optimal algorithm is proposed and illustrated with an application.
RETRACTED: Riesz ideal convergence in neutrosophic normed spaces
Authors: Khan Vakeel A. , Arshad Mohammad , Alam Masood
Published: February 2023

This article has been retracted. A retraction notice can be found at https://doi.org/10.3233/JIFS-219433.
Research on enterprise digital transformation disclosure based on hypocrisy theory
Authors: Sun Qiong , Jiang Jingjing , Wang Zhongsheng , Liao Bin
Published: February 2023

By using the interactive big data between enterprises and stakeholders in social media, this paper investigates the views of different stakeholders on the disclosure of enterprise digital transformation. In view of the social media platform brings together different stakeholders, this paper uses the organizational hypocrisy theory to explore the stakeholders’ Reflection on the hypocritical speech, decision-making and action strategies adopted in the disclosure of enterprise digital transformation. Through data mining and computer-aided emotion analysis, the posts of sina Weibo’s top 500 Chinese enterprises from December 31, 2020 to December 31, 2021 and the reactions of stakeholders are retrieved and analyzed. It is found that stakeholders have different reactions to the hypocrisy strategies of enterprises. Although stakeholders pay more attention to information related to actions, and the disclosure of such actions will cause positive and negative reactions, the inconsistency of speech and decision-making will produce positive reactions and reduce negative impressions. Overall, research shows that the use of organizational hypocrisy strategies in social media can enable enterprises to manage the views and legitimacy of stakeholders.
Evaluation of diet quality and associated factors in geriatric outpatients: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Baltacı Pelin , Tanrıöver Özlem , Yavuzer Hakan , Erdinçler Deniz Suna , Eyupoglu Ozan Emre
Published: February 2023

BACKGROUND:

In this study, our aim was to investigate the quality of dietary intake of elderly individuals and to identify the factors that may be associated with their diet quality.

METHODS:

This cross-sectional study was conducted with 198 elderly participants. Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) was used to evaluate nutritional status. The frequency of dietary intake was assessed using the Elderly Diet Index (EDI) score.

RESULTS:

The median age of study population was 76.0 years. The median EDI score was 27.0, moreover, only 27.3%of the study population had moderate or high diet quality. The results of the univariate analysis revealed that having an average or a poor appetite reduced the diet quality in the elderly which was statistically significantly ( p = 0.010 and p = 0.019, respectively), and each point increase in the MNA score statistically significantly increased the chance of moderate/good diet quality by 1.16 times.

CONCLUSIONS:

The poor diet quality of the elderly was associated with their education, appetite, nutritional, and smoking status.
Differences in concussion knowledge between parents and their children in a multidisciplinary concussion clinic sample
Authors: Johnson Abigail , Van Tubbergen Marie , Hashikawa Andrew , Ichesco Ingrid , Almeida Andrea , Kolberg Kristen , Larson Jennifer
Published: February 2023

PURPOSE: This study assessed concussion knowledge in concussed youth and parents treated at a multi-disciplinary concussion center. METHODS: Youth (n = 50) and parents (n = 36) were approached at the beginning of a clinical visit. Participants completed a 22-item, previously published concussion knowledge survey before the visit. RESULTS: Responses were compared with previously collected, published data from adolescents in a high school setting (n = 500). The patient group was divided into those with one (n = 23) vs. two or more concussions (n = 27). Chi-square analyses compared total correct responses between youth, parents, and the high school sample. T-tests assessed differences in knowledge based on prior concussions, age, and gender. All groups showed high accuracy for return-to-play guidelines (>90%) and similar knowledge of concussion-related symptoms (72.3% vs. 68.6%). Significant knowledge gaps about diagnosis, neurological consequences, and long-term risks were present across groups (19% to 68% accuracy). The patient group more often misattributed neck symptoms to concussion (X2  < 0.005). Prior concussion and gender were not significant predictors of concussion knowledge (p > 0.5). CONCLUSION: Community and clinically-based educational techniques may not be effectively communicating knowledge about concussion diagnosis, symptoms, long-term risks, and neurological implications of concussion. Educational tools need to be tailored to specific settings and populations.
Obesity in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy in Turkey: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Karatekin Bilinc Dogruoz , Kacar Gulnihal , Icagasioglu Afitap
Published: February 2023

PURPOSE: Obesity prevalence and the relationship between obesity and motor function in children with ambulatory cerebral palsy (CP) were investigated. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study. The obesity profile of 75 children aged 2–18 years with ambulatory CP was investigated. GMFCS levels were recorded, and BMI was calculated using height and weight data and converted into Z-scores. Age- and gender-specific growth charts were used for children and adolescents. RESULTS: The mean BMI of the participants was 17.78, with an obesity rate of 18.67% and an overweight rate of 16%. Gross motor function was found to be associated with height, weight, and BMI (p < 0.05). No relationship was found between obesity + overweight and gender and CP subtype (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION: Turkish children with CP had a higher rate of obesity compared to typically developing peers and also their counterparts in other countries. There is a need for studies to identify the causes of obesity and to develop effective intervention programs for prevention of it in children with CP.
Attitudes and practices of specialty physicians regarding the return to school process after pediatric acquired brain injury
Authors: Johnson-Kerner Bethany L. , Colao Kathleen , Evanson Nathan K. , Taylor J. Michael
Published: February 2023

PURPOSE: More than 50,000 children are hospitalized yearly in the U.S. for acquired brain injury (ABI) with no established standards or protocols for school re-entry and limited resources for hospital-school communication. While ultimately the school has autonomy over curricula and services, specialty physicians were asked about their participation and perception of barriers in the school re-entry process. METHODS: Approximately 545 specialty physicians were sent an electronic survey. RESULTS: 84 responses (43% neurologists and 37% physiatrists) were obtained with a response rate of ∼15%. Thirty-five percent reported that specialty clinicians currently make the plan for school re-entry. The biggest challenge for school re-entry noted by physicians was cognitive difficulties (63%). The biggest gaps perceived by physicians were a lack of hospital-school liaisons to help design and implement a school re-entry plan (27%), schools’ inability to implement a school re-entry plan (26%), and an evidence-based cognitive rehab curriculum (26%). Forty-seven percent of physicians reported that they did not have adequate medical personnel to support school re-entry. The most commonly used outcome measure was family satisfaction. Ideal outcome measures included satisfaction (33%) and formal assessment of quality of life (26%). CONCLUSION: These data suggest that specialty physicians identify a lack of school liaisons in the medical setting as an important gap in hospital-school communication. Satisfaction and formal assessment of quality of life are meaningful outcomes for this provider group.
Global COVID-19 childhood disability data coordination: A collaborative initiative of the International Alliance of Academies of Childhood Disability
Authors: Schiariti Verónica , de Campos Ana Carolina , Sudati Isabella Pessóta , Seal Arnab K. , Springer Priscilla E. , Thomson Heather , Wamithi Susan , Wei Guorong , Spittle Alicia , Gillick Bernadette
Published: February 2023

PURPOSE: The International Alliance of Academies of Childhood Disability created a COVID-19 Task Force with the goal of understanding the global impact of COVID-19 on children with disabilities and their families. The aim of this paper is to synthesize existing evidence describing the impact of COVID-19 on people with disabilities, derived from surveys conducted across the globe. METHODS: A descriptive environmental scan of surveys was conducted. From June to November 2020, a global call for surveys addressing the impact of COVID-19 on disability was launched. To identify gaps and overlaps, the content of the surveys was compared to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. RESULTS: Forty-nine surveys, involving information from more than 17,230 participants around the world were collected. Overall, surveys identified that COVID-19 has negatively impacted several areas of functioning - including mental health, and human rights of people with disabilities and their families worldwide. CONCLUSION: Globally, the surveys highlight that impact of COVID-19 on mental health of people with disabilities, caregivers, and professionals continues to be a major issue. Rapid dissemination of collected information is essential for ameliorating the impact of COVID-19 across the globe.