bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Social, Emotional, and Behavioral (SEB) Skills in the Workplace
Authors: Chen Lilang , Zhang Bo , Li Jian
Published: July 2024

The current study sought to extend Soto et al. (2022)‘s results on social, emotional, and behavioral (SEB) skills to a work setting and answer three key questions. First, do SEB skills predict consequential work-related outcomes? Second, do SEB skills provide incremental validity over the Big Five personality traits in predicting the outcomes? Third, is the joint effect of SEB skills and traits additive or multiplicative? Results from a sample of real estate agents (N = 2,992) in China extend the criterion space of SEB skills by showing self-concepts of these skills are related to self-reported work outcomes such as citizenship behaviors and job satisfaction in a conceptually meaningful way. Further analyses show that these skill-outcome relationships remain robust after accounting for effects of traits, indicating SEB skills’ incremental validity beyond traits in predicting outcomes. Finally, comparisons between additive and multiplicative models show support for the former because the interaction effects of SEB skills and traits provide little meaningful information beyond the additive models. Based on these findings, we discuss the implications for the SEB skills literature and practice.
Kapitał intelektualny a wskaźniki rynkowe spółek farmaceutycznych i biotechnologicznych notowanych na GPW w Warszawie
Authors:   Uniwersytet w Białymstoku, Michalczuk Grażyna , Rutkowska Izabela ,   Uniwersytet w Białymstoku
Published: July 2024

Purpose – The aim of the research undertaken in this article is to examine the impact of intellectual capital and its components on the market indicators of pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. Research method – The study employed descriptive analysis, desk research analysis, the A-VAIC method (a method for measuring intellectual capital), descriptive statistics and the estimation of a dynamic panel model through multiple regression analysis. Time-lagged variables were used in the panel models. The time range of the study encompasses the years 2015–2022. Results – The conducted research confirmed the impact of intellectual capital on the market indicators of pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. However, the influence is not unequivocal, as indicated by the varied influence of its components, such as innovative capital (INVCE) and human capital (HCE), on the indicators of the analyzed companies such as the P/BV ratio and EPS. Originality / value / implications / recommendations – The study used the A-VAIC method (a modification of the classic VAIC™ model) to measure intellectual capital, as well ands applied time lag to verify whether intellectual capital positively affects the future market indicators of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. This study represents an attempt to fill the research gap in studying the relationship between intellectual capital and the market indicators of companies, as this aspect remains under-researched by Polish scholars.
Apie neapibrėžtumą (Barbey d' Aurevilly Don Žuanas) Iš prancūzų kalbos vertė Nijolė Kašelionienė, Kęstutis Nastopka (24-99)
Authors: Toelle Heidi
Published: July 2024

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Pasakos apie Bebaimį Herojų (parengė Virginijus Savukynas, redagavo Birutė Jasiūnaitė)
Authors: Greimas Algirdas Julius
Published: July 2024

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Algorithmic Approaches to Universal Analysis Models
Authors:   Donbas State Engineering Academy, Kolisnyk Valery G. , Bodyk Ostap P. ,   Mariupol State University
Published: July 2024

The concept of analysis is being contemplated in its most comprehensive philosophical context. An endeavour is undertaken to systematise the examination and present it in the form of a systematic procedure, in essence, to construct a formal comprehensive analysis model. The generalised model combines normal data processing procedures with pairs of philosophical categories of the most generic form as components. The sequence of their application is determined. This order is based on the degree of generality of the categories. Consequently, several analysis models were acquired. Despite the observable consistency in the sequence of category application, a comprehensive analytical model has not yet been established based on this series. However, the analysis techniques that have been obtained can already be regarded as prototypes of practical algorithms, serving as the foundation for deductively deriving algorithms for actual computer programmes.
Minangkabau Women’s Socio-Economic Adaptation: Living Qur’an Study of Brick-Making Worker in West Sumatera
Authors: Bustamam Risman , Hardivizon Hardivizon
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this research is to investigate the Minangkabau women’s socio-economic adaptation as the worker of the brick-making in West Sumatera by employing Living Qur’an study approach. This is a qualitative-descriptive research. This research utilizes in-depth interview, observation, and documentation as the data collection techniques and places Minangkabau women who work in the brick-making industry as the research subjects. The research subjects were analyzed based on the social, education, and their economic condition. The research results show that Minangkabau women who work as the brick-making worker come from family with low levels of education and poor economic resources. In fact, the real condition of their job is actually very challenging, with long working hour, extremely hard physical condition, and very low wages. However, they consider this job as a form of devotion to the family and to the husband. They viewed this job is in line with the teaching of the Qur’an in which it is of vital importance for the wife to support her husband in earning a living for the family. The values found in Qur’an such as hard work, patience, and sincerity are implemented into their daily live in both working and personal life contexts. Even though they encountered the economic challenge like income fluctuations and limited access toward health service, they remain firm and try to carry out their role well. In brief, it can be concluded that Minangkabau traditional and religious values are not contradicted to one another and can get a long with the demand of modern economic. In addition, the role of women in informal sector is a form of devotion and responsibility toward family and this role is very well respected. Therefore, intervention of various parties is of needed in order to help improving the welfare of the women who work as the brick-making worker as well as to assure that they are actually working in a more decent and better condition.
POTENSI BAKTERI ASAM LAKTAT SEBAGAI PROBIOTIK PADA IKAN NILA (Oreochromis niloticus) DALAM MENGHADAPI PENYAKIT BERCAK MERAH
Authors: Agustina Agustina , Saptiani Gina , Hidayat Sundari
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi kemampuan tiga isolat bakteri asam laktat (BAL) dari usus ikan repang (Puntioplites waandersi), dalam meningkatkan kinerja pertumbuhan dan ketahanan benih ikan nila (Oreochromis niloticus) terhadap infeksi Aeromonas hydrophila. Benih ikan nila sebanyak 10 ekor dengan berat rata-rata 3,38 ± 0,09 g dipelihara dalam akuarium volume 30 L serta diberi Enterococcus faecalis, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, dan Lactococcus lactis dengan dosis 0.1 mL g-1 pakan dengan konsentrasi 106 CFU mL-1 dan larutan phosphate buffer saline sebagai kontrol, secara ad satiation sebanyak tiga kali sehari selama 14 hari, perlakuan diberikan pada pagi hari. Pada hari ke-15, ikan diuji tantang dengan A. hydrophila pada konsentrasi 106 CFU mL-1 secara injeksi intramuscular dengan dosis 0,1 mL kemudian dipelihara hingga hari ke-21. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemberian BAL berpengaruh nyata terhadap kinerja pertumbuhan meliputi pertumbuhan berat sebesar 7,12-7,47 g; laju pertumbuhan spesifik sebesar 3,61-3,73 % hari-1, rata-rata pertumbuhan harian sebesar 1,80-1,93 g hari-1. Aktivitas fagositik berkisar antara 24,44-67,78%; jumlah bakteri patogen dalam darah ikan nila pada hari ke-20 lebih rendah dibanding kontrol, yaitu berkisar 0,44-0,51x104 CFU mL-1 dan tingkat kelangsungan hidup berkisar antara 86,67-93,33%. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut, BAL berpotensi sebagai probiotik dalam budidaya ikan nila dalam mengendalikan penyakit bercak merah.This study aimed to evaluate the ability of three isolates of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from the intestines of Repang fish (Puntioplites waandersi) in increasing the growth performance and resistance of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fry against Aeromonas hydrophila infection. Ten tilapia seeds with an average weight of 3.38 ± 0.09 g were reared in an aquarium with a volume of 30 L and given Enterococcus faecalis, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, and Lactococcus lactis at a dose of 0.1 mL g-1 feed with a concentration of 106 CFU mL-1 and phosphate buffer saline as a control, ad satiation three times a day for 14 days, the treatment was given in the morning. On the 15th day, the fish were challenged with A. hydrophila at a concentration of 106 CFU mL-1 by intramuscular injection at a dose of 0.1 mL and then maintained until the 21st day. The results showed that BAL significantly affected the fish’s growth performance, including weight growth of 7.12-7.47 g, specific growth rate of 3.61-3.73 % day-1, average daily growth of 1.80-1.93 g day-1. Phagocytic activity ranged from 24.44-67.78%; the number of pathogenic bacteria in the blood of tilapia on the 20th day was lower than the control, which ranged from 0.44-0.51x104 CFU mL-1, and the survival rate ranged from 86.67-93.33%. Based on these results, LAB has the potential as a probiotic in tilapia aquaculture in controlling red spot disease.
Emprendimiento social y desarrollo local. El caso de una comunidad alfarera en Oaxaca, México
Authors: Cruz Domínguez Enrique , Valadez Solana Brenda , Cruz Cabrera Blasa
Published: July 2024

El emprendimiento social (ES) se caracteriza por ser una actividad innovadora que busca soluciones a problemas sociales y que se dirige a generar valor social y económico en los habitantes de una comunidad. El desarrollo local (DL) es un proceso que busca mejorar las condiciones económicas, sociales y ambientales de un determinado territorio a partir del aprovechamiento de los recursos endógenos. Existe un vínculo entre el ES, el DL y la empresa social siendo las asociaciones una de las formas más conocidas de empresa social. Por ello, el objetivo de este estudio es analizar la relación del ES en asociaciones de artesanos alfareros con el DL de la comunidad Santa María Atzompa, Oaxaca, México.  En cuestión metodológica, se realizó una investigación de tipo cuantitativo con un alcance descriptivo-explicativo y corte transversal. La técnica utilizada fue la encuesta cara a cara, en la que se aplicó un cuestionario estructurado con escala de Likert de cinco puntos a 68 artesanos alfareros integrantes de asociaciones del municipio de estudio. Los resultados arrojaron que, de los 68 artesanos alfareros encuestados, 79.41% fueron mujeres y 20.59% fueron hombres. Se identificó que las edades oscilan entre los 23 y los 84 años, la mayoría (73%) tiene entre 50 y 75 años. Además, todos los encuestados comentaron que el rango de edad estimada en la que se iniciaron en la elaboración de artesanías de barro es de 8-10 años. Los resultados demuestran que el ES tiene una relación directa y positiva en el DL (r=.673, p≤0.001) de Santa María Atzompa. El ES se explica mediante sus dimensiones capital social, capital humano y autogestión, mientras que el DL es explicado principalmente en sus dimensiones cultural, social y económica. La dimensión económica del DL es la que guarda mayor relación con el ES. Las asociaciones como formas de ES en Santa María Atzompa son auto generadoras de empleo e ingresos, preservan la cultura, fomentan la cohesión y participación social.
EVOLUTION OF THE SYNTHESIS PRODUCT COMPOSITION OF Ti-B-Al SYSTEM IN COMBUSTION MODE
Authors: Chumakov Yurii A.
Published: July 2024

A three-dimensional combustion synthesis model of the composite material in a titanium (Ti)-boron
(B)-aluminum (Al) system, which takes into account the melting of all components, detailed kinetics of the process, evolution of the porosity, and dependence of the thermophysical properties on the structures and composition of the material, is proposed. It was found that the main phases were TiB2 and TiAl in the final composite. The fraction of the other phases was less than 1%; preheating of the reaction mixture from 20°C to 300°C led to a slight increase in the intermetallic phases (about 1%) and a decrease in the boride phases. The results showed that the synthesis of the composite material with a composition of (1-a) · (Ti + Al) + a · (Ti + 2B) under the experimental conditions, in which a = 0-0.5, proceeded in the wave mode without twisting of the reaction front. The theoretical results were consistent with the experimental data.
Unravelling the Impact of COVID-19 on The Turkish Banking Sector: An Empirical Analysis
Authors: Alvan Bozdereli Arzu , Kırıkkaleli Derviş , Umarbeyli Şükrü
Published: July 2024

This study aims to examine the impact of COVID-19 on the Turkish Banking Index of the Istanbul Stock Exchange. Bayer-Hanch Cointegration Test, a Canonical Cointegrating Regression, and a Fully Modified Least Squares test were examined. Gold price, Repo, exchange rate, and the COVID-19 cases exhibit a long-run relationship with the banking index. During the pandemic, COVID-19 cases affected banks' performance in a negative way at the Istanbul Stock Exchange. No study in the literature has specifically examined the impact of COVID-19 on the Turkish Banking Index using the Bayer Hanch Co-integration strategy. Therefore, this study provides valuable insight into the literature.
Financial Literacy Gender Gap: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: Sarıgül Haşmet
Published: July 2024

Several studies around the world identify a gender gap in financial literacy against women regardless of age, education level, and socioeconomic status. Although gender is included as one of the variables in many studies focusing on Türkiye, as far as we know, none of them particularly has examined the gender difference. This paper integrates the outputs of these studies in terms of gender and combines them into one measure by conducting meta-analysis techniques. The results reveal a gender gap in financial literacy among women. Financial literacy is essential for women who mostly experience the gender pay gap, face more significant employment interruption challenges and tend to live longer than men. Given those issues, this study highlights implementing inclusive education policies and establishing comprehensive, long-term education programs to improve women’s financial literacy.
What Kind of Cycle Do Seasoned Equity Offerings Create on The Company's Financial Structure? BIST Application with Panel ARDL Error Correction Model
Authors: Kalaycıoğlu Zeynep , Kurtaran Ahmet
Published: July 2024

This study examines the effects of fundamental public offering indicators in seasoned public offering companies on current ratio, return on equity and financial leverage ratio in the long and short term. For this reason, the Panel ARDL error correction model was applied by using the data of 40 stocks between 2005-2022. The analysis results are consistent with the literature, and it is found that the degree of financial leverage decreased and liquidity increased after the public offering; it was emphasised that this financial recovery has regressed in the long term. In this context, a perspective supporting the literature within this spectrum could be presented about the effects of fundamental public offering indicators on the current ratio, return on equity and financial leverage ratio in seasoned public offering companies in the long and short term.
Bağlanma Kuramı Kapsamında İlişkisel Mallar, Gelir ve Mutluluk Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Altun Erdoğdu Keziban , Göksel Türkmen
Published: July 2024

Son dönemde mutluluk ekonomisi üzerine yapılan çalışmalarda, kişiler arası ilişkilerde ortaya çıkan faydaların (ilişkisel malların) mutluluğun önemli bir kaynağı olduğunu gösterilmiş ve belli bir geçim düzeyi sonrası gelirdeki artışın mutlulukta ek bir artışa neden olmaması (gelir-mutluluk paradoksu) açıklanmıştır. Literatüre takiben çalışmada, ilişkisel mutluluk teorisinin bir alt başlığı olan bağlanma kuramıyla ilişkisel mallar, gelir ve mutluluk arasındaki ilişki Dünya Değerler Araştırması’nın dördüncü dalgası kullanılarak araştırılmıştır. Bulgular, başkalarını güvenilmez bulduğu için ilişkilerden kaçınan güvensiz bağlanmaya sahip bireylerin ilişkisel malların üretimine/tüketimine ayırdıkları zaman az olması nedeniyle mutluluklarının daha yüksek olmadığını ortaya koymuştur. Ayrıca dünya genelinde, şekil yardımıyla kişi başı reel gelir arttıkça ilişkisel mallar ile gelir arasındaki ilişkinin zayıfladığı gözlenmiştir.
Epiplakin expression dynamics during colon carcinogenesis: Correlation with proliferation
Authors: Fındık Damla Gül , Şahin Erhan , Türelik Özlem , Güneri Gürkan
Published: July 2024

Colorectal cancer poses a significant global health challenge, with a considerable proportion arising from colon adenomas. Understanding the molecules involved in the carcinogenesis process is crucial for improving colon cancer diagnosis and prognosis. While research on the role of epiplakin in cancer remains limited compared to other plakin group proteins, comprehending its expression patterns and correlations can offer valuable insights into colon carcinogenesis. In this study, we analyzed 60 tissue samples, including colon adenocarcinomas, tubular adenomas (low malignancy risk group), tubulovillous adenomas (high malignancy risk group), and adjacent normal colon tissues. Classification and grading were reevaluated by histological examination. Immunohistochemistry was performed to assess epiplakin and Ki67 expression. Epiplakin optical density and the Ki67 proliferation index were calculated using ImageJ. Statistical analyses were conducted to evaluate correlations and significance. Epiplakin expression was significantly decreased in colon adenocarcinomas [optical density median 4.04 (95% CI, 3.98 to 4.24)] and tubulovillous adenomas [4.32 (95% CI, 4.08 to 4.32)] compared to normal colon tissues [4.61 (95% CI, 4.50 to 4.67)] and tubular adenomas [4.87 (95% CI, 4.67 to 4.88)] (P < 0.05). Moreover, adenoma groups exhibited higher proliferation indices (P < 0.05), and a positive correlation was found between epiplakin expression and the Ki67 proliferation index (r = 0.317, P < 0.05). Our study highlights the potential significance of epiplakin in colorectal cancer. Decreased epiplakin expression is associated with colon malignancy progression, suggesting its role as a potential marker.
Preparation of Sera-Mag SpeedBeads v1
Authors: Alperovich Nina
Published: July 2024

This protocol describes the preparation of Sera-mag SpeedBeads with PEG-salt buffer for downstream use in the Automated Bar-Seq Library Preparation protocol.
Automated Bar-Seq Library Preparation and Pooling v1
Authors: Ross David , Alperovich Nina
Published: July 2024

Protocol for automated Bar-Seq Library preparation This protocol prepares 96 DNA samples, representing 24 samples from 4 different timepoints, for multiplexed Illumina sequencing. The process starts with two rounds of PCR, each followed by a bead-based cleanup. The first round of PCR attaches primers that serve as tags to identify the timepoint and sample (e.g., time-points 1-4 in the Pooled, Growth-Based Assay Protocol). The second round of PCR attaches flow-cell adapters required for Illumina sequencing. Following the PCR and cleanup steps, the protocol outlines a procedure for pooling all samples together to ensure balanced representation during sequencing. This process starts with quantifying each sample's DNA concentration and then diluting and pooling together samples from the same timepoint. The pooled samples' concentrations are then measured, and a small quantity of each timepoint sample is run on a gel to ensure the cleanup process was successful. The final step is to dilute and pool of all timepoint samples into one multiplexed tube for subsequent Illumina sequencing. NOTES: Before implementing this protocol, prepare the magnetic bead suspension following the Preparation of Sera-mag SpeedBeads protocol. This protocol should be implemented after the Automation Protocol for Plasmid DNA Extraction fromE. coli protocol A fragment analyzer can also be used instead of a gel to determine if the PCR clean-up process was a success
T cell purification and activation v2
Authors: Nouh Elemeery Moustafa , Boulet Salix , not provided louis-eric.trudeau , Labrecque Nathalie
Published: July 2024

This protocol details the purification and activation of Mouse Naïve CD8+ T Cell using an isolation kit from STEMCELL. This kit is designed to isolate naïve CD62L+CD44-CD8+ T cells from single-cell suspensions of splenocytes by negative selection. Unwanted cells are targeted for removal with biotinylated antibodies that are directed against non-naïve CD8+ T cells (CD4, CD11b, CD11c, CD19, CD44, CD45R/B220, CD49b, TCRγ/δ, TER119) and streptavidin-coated magnetic particles. Labeled cells are separated using an EasySep‱ magnet without the use of columns.
OpenAPITitle v1
Authors: Khairullin Ilias
Published: July 2024

Test open
Microtiter plate microbial growth measurements v1
Authors: Breidt Fred , Anthony Allison
Published: July 2024

Automated microtiter plate growth kinetics measurements for microorganisms are known to be subject to significant bias due to several factors, including variation in initial optical density (OD) of growth curves, improper background subtraction, and variation in background OD for uninoculated media. We have devised a method with accompanying Matlab LiveScript software to help facilitate accurate measurements for microbial growth parameters. The method employs an automated microtiter plate reader with 96 well microtiter plates having a final volume of 200 uL of growth media per well. The method and software can be used for estimating maximum growth rate, lag time, and maximum OD readings. Serial dilutions of cells are prepared within the plate and multiple uninoculated background wells are used so various sources of error can be both estimated and minimized. The Matlab LiveScript software, ProcessMicroplate, generates output data including comma-delimited spreadsheet files and graphs showing maximum growth rate, doubling time, minimum and maximum OD for the growth curves, along with standard deviations for selected replicate data in rows or columns.
Library Bottlenecking Protocol (Basic Microbial Culture Equipment) v2
Authors: Ross David
Published: July 2024

Protocol for bottlenecking a library using a basic microbial culture equipment.
Personal development and professional path of the outstanding domestic odontologist, Professor G.I. Vilga
Authors: Pashkov Konstantin A. , Bondar' Vladimir A.
Published: July 2024

The article presents for the first time a complete scientific biography of Gilarii-Zdislav Ivanovich Vilga, created on the basis of archival and literary sources of the early twentieth century. G.I. Vilga was a recognized founder of Russian forensic dentistry and one of the founders of Russian maxillofacial surgery. However, his services to domestic dentistry were not limited to this. Signs of the institutionalization of dentistry in Russia at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries were the reform of education (private dental schools, the first departments of odontology at universities), the emergence of specialized societies, congresses and the press. Professor G.I. Vilga was one of the first private assistant professors of odontology at Moscow University, the founder of the Moscow dental school and its head, chairman of the Moscow Odontological Society and editor of its printed organ, board chairman of the Russian Dental Union and two All-Russian Dental Congresses. All this gives us the right to consider him one of the founders of domestic dentistry.
Results of surgical treatment of adrenocortical cancer
Authors: Kotelnikova Liudmila P. , Fedachuk Alexey
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Adrenalectomy is the only possible method of radical treatment of adrenocortical cancer, and surgical approach (laparotomy or laparoscopy) remains a subject of debate.
AIM: To evaluate one-year mortality in patients with adrenocortical cancer and determine its relationship with age, stage of the disease, tumor characteristics according to computed tomography results, and surgical approach.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: In the Perm Regional Clinical Hospital, over the past 7 years, 107 patients have been operated on for adrenal tumors, of which 15 (14.01%) people were diagnosed with adrenocortical cancer. Adrenalectomy was performed by open (11) and laparoscopic (4) approaches. The results were assessed by the number of local relapses of the disease and life expectancy. Statistical analysis was carried out using standard application programs Statistica for Windows 10.0. Nonparametric methods of descriptive statistics were used. To determine the relationship between individual pairs of characteristics and the degree of its severity, the Spearman correlation coefficient (r) was calculated.
RESULTS: Stage I of the disease according to the ENSAT classification was found in 1 case, II — in 7, III — in 5, IV — in 2 cases. The size of tumors removed laparoscopically was significantly smaller (p=0.042) compared to those operated on with an open approach. One-year survival rate was 80%. Surgical approach and combined operations did not affect one-year mortality (r=0.277; p=0.298 and r=–0.462; p=0.071). A relationship was found between lethal outcomes and age (r=–0.539; p=0.030), and the rate of washout of the contrast agent from the tumor in the delayed phase when performing computed tomography (r=–0.845; p=0.034). In case of lethal outcomes, the rate of washout of the contrast agent was the lowest. The life expectancy of patients depended on the stage of the disease (r=–0.590; p=0.016).
CONCLUSION: One-year mortality in patients with adrenocortical cancer was 20% and had a moderate positive correlation with age, stage of the disease and a strong correlation with tumor characteristics based on bolus-enhanced computed tomography, but had no relationship with the chosen surgical approach.
100 years of Infectious Diseases Department of Kazan State Medical University
Authors: Nikolaeva Irina V. , Murtazina Gulnara Kh.
Published: July 2024

In June 2024, the Department of Infectious Diseases of Kazan State Medical University celebrated its 100th anniversary. The department was organized during a tense epidemic situation on infectious diseases in Russia due to the need for specialized training of medical personnel, as well as conducting active scientific research on infectious pathology. Throughout the history of the department, its staff included outstanding scientists and talented teachers who were not only engaged in scientific research and the educational process, but also actively participated in the fight against infectious diseases in practical healthcare. Currently, the staff of the department is actively introducing advanced teaching methods, conducting scientific research, developing protocols and clinical recommendations. Numerous graduates of the department, who have received the specialty of infectious disease doctor, work effectively in all corners of our country.
Low Charge Ammonia systems designed as Direct Expansion
Authors: Elstrøm Michael
Published: July 2024

This work examines and proposes to study further those working fluids of refrigeration machines that can go into the liquid phase in a low–speed compressor unit because of their characteristics and operating parameters in the refrigeration machine. Further experimental confirmation of this will enable partial or complete elimination of the condenser unit in the refrigeration machine.
On euclidean manifolds being a subspace of the space of
probability measures with finite supports to a certain infinite compact set of dimension zero
Authors: Dolgopolov M. V. , Zhuraev T. F.
Published: July 2024

In this short communication we prove that the subspace Pn;n????1(X) of all probability measures P(X), whose supports consist of exactly n points is an (n − 1)-dimensional topological manifold. A number of subspaces of the space of all probability measures having infinite dimension in the sense of dim, which are manifolds, are identified. We also consider individual subsets of the infinite compact set X, on which the space of probability measures is homotopy dense in the entire space. Three theorems on the topological properties of manifolds—subspaces of homotopy dense probability measures in the space of probability measures with finite supports on a compactum—are formulated and proven, and special cases of finite and infinite compactums are considered.
A non-local problem with integral conditions of the first kind for the string vibration equation
Authors: Buntova Y. S.
Published: July 2024

In this article, we consider a problem with nonlocal integral conditions of the 1st kind for the one-dimensional wave equation. The kernels of the integral conditions depend on both spatial and time variables. In order to study this problem we reduce first the integral conditions of the 1st kind to the integral conditions of the 2nd kind. Under certain additional assumptions these nonlocal conditions are equivalent. Obtained restriction on input data enable to show uniqurness of generalized solution to the problem.
Synthesis, Biological Evaluation, and Molecular Docking Studies of New Nitro Vanillin Analogues as Anti-glycating Agents
Authors: Anjum Sajjad , Tufail Priya , Haider Sajjad , Ben-hadda Taibi , Ullah Asad , Begum Sabira , Jahan Humera , Ul-haq Zaheer , Siddiqui Bina
Published: July 2024

Persistent hyperglycemia is linked to a range of chronic complications in diabetes, such as neuropathy, retinopathy, nephropathy, and atherosclerosis. The underlying cause is the highly stable advanced glycation end products (AGEs) resulting from prolonged exposure to high glucose level. Hence the present study was undertaken on the anti-glycation activity of a series of synthetic analogues (Schiff bases) 4a-4o of nitrovanillin synthesized by its coupling with different amino reagents. Nitrovanillin was obtained by the nitration of vanillin. Vanillin is a natural product that was obtained by the reduction of vanillic acid. Vanillic acid is another natural product which was isolated from ethanol extract of plant species Tamarix aphylla during the current study. These analogues were screened for in-vitro anti-glycation activity using rutin (IC50 = 180±0.8 µM) as a reference molecule. The best potent analogues 4a (IC50 = 121±1.0 µM), 4f (IC50 = 95.0±0.7 µM), and 4h (IC50 = 183±3.8 µM) were subjected to computational study that revealed they were not only anti-glycation active, but also having well in ligand–protein interaction profile. While, all others analogues were found moderate to highly active. When the safety profile of these analogues 4a-4o was evaluated by MTT assay using HepG2 cells against doxorubicin as a reference drug, the analogues 4a, 4e, 4f, 4i, 4l, 4m, and 4o were found nontoxic, while analogues 4d, 4h, 4k, and 4n showed insignificant toxicity.
Frecuencia de la práctica de la episiotomía en una institución en Quito, Ecuador, 2009-2022
Authors: Rosero-Quintana Mercy Dolores , Vasco-Morales Santiago , Benalcázar-Sanmartín Karla , Salazar-Congacha Liseth Paola , Toapanta-Pinta Paola Cristina
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: determinar la prevalencia de episiotomía en un periodo de tiempo de 14 años, y explorar su asociación con variables maternas, del parto y los resultados neonatales mediante la utilización de datos administrativos.
Materiales y métodos: estudio transversal. Se incluyeron mujeres que tuvieron parto vaginal con recién nacido vivo, en una institución hospitalaria de referencia en atención obstétrica en Ecuador. Muestreo consecutivo. Se utilizaron los registros CIE-10 y del sistema informático perinatal (SIP), se evaluaron las variables sociodemográficas, de la gestación, el parto y neonatales. Análisis descriptivo. Se determinó la prevalencia global y por año. Se realizó análisis exploratorio bivariado y multivariado. Estudio aprobado por el Comité de Ética en Investigación en Seres Humanos de la Universidad Central del Ecuador.
Resultados: se analizaron 11.862 datos. La prevalencia global de episiotomía fue del 36,69%, con un máximo del 42 % y un mínimo del 28 %. Se insinúa una tendencia a la reducción de la frecuencia desde 2019 a 2022. Se encontró una asociación positiva entre su realización y la edad materna menor a 20 años, cesárea previa, ausencia de acompañante durante el parto, recién nacido a término, y grande para la edad gestacional. Se halló una asociación negativa con partos vaginales anteriores.
Conclusiones: la prevalencia de episiotomía supera la recomendación de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS). Las guías de práctica clínica, en sus recomendaciones, deben considerar los factores maternos y neonatales asociados, potencialmente modificables. Se deberán realizar estudios prospectivos para evaluar la seguridad del procedimiento, confirmar estas observaciones y utilizar metodologías robustas para evaluar si hay una disminución real en su práctica.
Influence of Supplementation of Phytogenic Feed Additives on Egg Quality of Layer Quail
Authors: Kour Gagandeep , Khan Nazam , Sharma R.K. , Mahajan Vikas , Bhat Z.F. , Khandii S.A.
Published: July 2024

Background: Phytogenic feed additives (PFA) have enormous potential to replace commercial productive performance enhancer in layer quail diet that can be owed to their active principles, easy availability, non-toxic and residue-free nature. The present study was aimed to select an ideal PFA by evaluating the supplemental effect of various phytoadditives on egg quality indices. Methods: Three hundred sixty quail layers (6 weeks old; same hatch) were randomly distributed into eight groups (n=45), having three replicas of 15 quail layers per group. Basal diet was similar in all groups, except PFA supplementation. Different dietary groups were: Negative control (NC; contains no additive), positive control (PC; herbal growth promoter), whereas T1, T2, T3, T4, T5 and T6 groups were supplemented with 1% dietary additive namely turmeric, garlic, fenugreek, cumin, aloe vera and oregano powder, respectively. Eggs were evaluated for external and internal egg quality indices at monthly intervals, but yolk cholesterol was determined at end of trial. Result: Our investigations revealed that average monthly egg number was significantly increased (P less than 0.05) in the PC and PFA supplemented groups during the first 3 months of laying. Mean egg weight of the trial was found significantly higher in PC, T1, T2, T4 and lowest in NC, with intermediate egg weights for rest groups. Shell thickness was found highest in PC, T1, T3 and lowest in NC, T5, T6 whereas rest groups have intermittent values. However, shape index showed higher values in PC, T1 and lower values in NC and T3. Average Haugh unit was found significantly higher (P less than 0.05) in T1 than rest of the groups, but yolk index showed no significant difference. The cholesterol content of quail egg yolk (mg/g yolk) was highest in NC group followed by PC and lowest in T2 and T3. Cost benefit ratio was found highest in T1, T3 and T5 and was lowest in T6 group. It may be inferred that turmeric supplementation is comparable to commercial herbal additive in terms of egg quality of layer quail.
Como ler um sonho?
Authors: Queiroz João Pedro , Dunker Christian Ingo Lenz
Published: July 2024

Este trabalho busca estabelecer uma aproximação epistemológica entre a teoria dos sonhos de Freud (1900) e a teoria estrutural da narrativa (BARTHES, 1972). Considerando que o sonho é em si uma experiência perdida e que ele torna-se parte de uma análise somente quando pode ser contato, relatar um sonho deve torná-lo sujeito a uma nova ação, que, como será defendido ao longo do texto, pode ser aproximada do processo de narrativização. Assim, foi elaborada uma redescrição da teoria onírica freudiana a partir do modelo metodológico dos níveis da significação trabalhado por Barthes (1972) com a intenção de verificar se haveria uma noção freudiana de narrativa própria a sua teoria sobre os processos de formação e transmissão onírica. Com isso, objetiva-se contribuir com os modos de entendimento e de operação clínica sobre sonhos em um processo analítico, tanto no sentido de tornar mais preciso um saber sobre a sua materialidade, como no de favorecer os seus modos de análise. Ao fim deste trabalho, espera-se ter apresentado uma perspectiva que considere o relato de um sonho um texto clínico.
O Enfrentamento dos Enfermeiros na Covid-19: Impactos em sua Saúde e no Cuidado ao Paciente
Authors: Trentin Leonardo Soares , Quintana Alberto Manuel , Cogo Silvana Bastos , Guazina Félix Miguel Nascimento , Baccin Adaiane Amélia
Published: July 2024

O presente estudo teve o objetivo de investigar o enfrentamento dos enfermeiros durante a pandemia da covid-19. Para tanto, realizou-se um estudo exploratório e descritivo de natureza qualitativa, tendo como embasamento o método clínico-qualitativo. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de entrevista semiestruturada com 6 enfermeiros que trabalharam em uma Unidade de Pronto Socorro, a qual foi transformada em UTI Covid durante a pandemia. Utilizou-se a análise de conteúdo temática como forma de análise dos dados. Como enfrentamentos, os entrevistados destacaram a readequação estrutural; disponibilidade e qualidade dos recursos materiais e humanos; constantes mudanças de protocolos e fluxos; e necessidade de treinamentos e capacitações. Somam-se, ainda, sobrecarga de trabalho, acúmulo de funções e esgotamento profissional, já que os enfermeiros tiveram de assumir o trabalho da equipe multiprofissional. Além disso, os limites dos conhecimentos tecnocientíficos sobre a evolução do vírus os colocaram diante de questões relativas à finitude da vida, trazendo sentimento de desamparo e impotência. Como considerações finais, evidenciou-se que as mudanças suscitadas pela pandemia da covid-19 impactaram o trabalho dos enfermeiros, o que acarretou consequências para sua saúde e para o cuidado ao paciente.
Mortality Surveillance for the COVID-19 Pandemic: Review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Multiple System Strategy
Authors: Khan Diba , Park Meeyoung , Grillo Peter , Rossen Lauren , Lyons B. Casey , David Sarah , Ritchey Matthew D. , Ahmad Farida B. , McNaghten A. D. , Gundlapalli Adi V. , Suthar Amitabh B.
Published: July 2024

Mortality surveillance systems can have limitations, including reporting delays, incomplete reporting, missing data, and insufficient detail on important risk or sociodemographic factors that can impact the accuracy of estimates of current trends, disease severity, and related disparities across subpopulations.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention used multiple data systems during the COVID-19 emergency response—line-level case‒death surveillance, aggregate death surveillance, and the National Vital Statistics System—to collectively provide more comprehensive and timely information on COVID-19‒associated mortality necessary for informed decisions.

This article will review in detail the line-level, aggregate, and National Vital Statistics System surveillance systems and the purpose and use of each. This retrospective review of the hybrid surveillance systems strategy may serve as an example for adaptive informational approaches needed over the course of future public health emergencies. ( Am J Public Health. 2024;114(10):1071–1080. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2024.307743 )
Using Multimodal Assessments to Reevaluate Depression Designations for Spine Surgery Candidates
Authors: Benedict Braeden , Frumkin Madelyn , Botterbush Kathleen , Javeed Saad , Zhang Justin K. , Yakdan Salim , Neuman Brian J. , Steinmetz Michael P. , Ghogawala Zoher , Kelly Michael P. , Goodin Burel R. , Piccirillo Jay F. , Ray Wilson Z. , Rodebaugh Thomas L. , Greenberg Jacob K.
Published: July 2024

Background:

Depression is common in spine surgery candidates and may influence postoperative outcomes. Ecological momentary assessments (EMAs) can overcome limitations of existing depression screening methods (e.g., recall bias, inaccuracy of historical diagnoses) by longitudinally monitoring depression symptoms in daily life. In this study, we compared EMA-based depression assessment with retrospective self-report (a 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire [PHQ-9]) and chart-based depression diagnosis in lumbar spine surgery candidates. We further examined the associations of each depression assessment method with surgical outcomes.

Methods:

Adult patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery (n = 122) completed EMAs quantifying depressive symptoms up to 5 times daily for 3 weeks preoperatively. Correlations (rank-biserial or Spearman) among EMA means, a chart-based depression history, and 1-time preoperative depression surveys (PHQ-9 and Psychache Scale) were analyzed. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to categorize PHQ-9 questions as somatic or non-somatic; subscores were compared with a propensity score-matched general population cohort. The associations of each screening modality with 6-month surgical outcomes (pain, disability, physical function, pain interference) were analyzed with multivariable regression.

Results:

The association between EMA Depression scores and a depression history was weak (rrb = 0.34 [95% confidence interval (CI), 0.14 to 0.52]). Moderate correlations with EMA-measured depression symptoms were observed for the PHQ-9 (rs = 0.51 [95% CI, 0.37 to 0.63]) and the Psychache Scale (rs = 0.68 [95% CI, 0.57 to 0.76]). Compared with the matched general population cohort, spine surgery candidates endorsed similar non-somatic symptoms but significantly greater somatic symptoms on the PHQ-9. EMA Depression scores had a stronger association with 6-month surgical outcomes than the other depression screening modalities did.

Conclusions:

A history of depression in the medical record is not a reliable indication of preoperative depression symptom severity. Cross-sectional depression assessments such as PHQ-9 have stronger associations with daily depression symptoms but may conflate somatic depression symptoms with spine-related disability. As an alternative to these methods, mobile health technology and EMAs provide an opportunity to collect real-time, longitudinal data on depression symptom severity, potentially improving prognostic accuracy.

Level of Evidence:

Diagnostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Typical Development of the Secondary Ossification Centers of the Acetabulum and Their Effects on Acetabular Coverage of the Femoral Head
Authors: Cho Yoon Joo , Choi Young Min , Song Mi Hyun , Cho Tae-Joon , Choi In Ho , Shin Chang Ho
Published: July 2024

Background:

We investigated the normal development of the secondary ossification centers of the acetabulum, focusing on their location and the amount of acetabular coverage increased by them.

Methods:

We enrolled 132 patients who were 7 to 16 years of age and had no pelvic deformity but did have ≥1 os ischium, os ilium, and/or os pubis on abdominal or pelvic computed tomographic (CT) scans. The locations of the ossification centers were evaluated by adopting an orientation using 0° for the superior acetabulum, 90° for the anterior acetabulum, 180° for the inferior acetabulum, and 270° for the posterior acetabulum, on a reconstructed 3-dimensional (3D) CT image. The acetabular coverage increase by the os ischium, os ilium, or os pubis was defined as the difference in the posterior acetabular sector angle (ΔPASA), posterosuperior acetabular sector angle (ΔPSASA), superior acetabular sector angle (ΔSASA), anterosuperior acetabular sector angle (ΔASASA), or anterior acetabular sector angle (ΔAASA) measured with and without each secondary ossification center. Patients were grouped into 3 age ranges: late childhood, preadolescence, and early adolescence. The location of each ossification center and the increase in acetabular coverage were compared between these groups.

Results:

In the late-childhood group, the median start-to-end positions in right hips were 269° to 316° for the os ischium, 345° to 356° for the os ilium, and 81° to 99° for the os pubis. These positions tended to be wider in the early-adolescence group at 252° to 328° for the os ischium (p < 0.001), 338° to 39° for the os ilium (p = 0.005), and 73° to 107° for the os pubis (p = 0.049) in right hips. In right hips in the late-childhood group, the median values were 8.1° for ΔPASA, 14.0° for ΔPSASA, 9.9° for ΔSASA, 11.1° for ΔASASA, and 3.9° for ΔAASA; and in the early-adolescence group, the median values in right hips were 10.7° for ΔPASA, 12.9° for ΔPSASA, 8.4° for ΔSASA, 7.4° for ΔASASA, and 5.6° for ΔAASA. Only the median ΔPASA was larger in the early-adolescence group than in the late-childhood group (p = 0.026). Similar results were observed in left hips.

Conclusions:

In early adolescence, the secondary ossification centers appeared at more extended areas along the acetabular rim, and the increase in acetabular coverage by the secondary ossification centers tended to be larger in the posterior area but not in the anterior or superior area.

Level of Evidence:

Diagnostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Factors Affecting Aggressive Tax Actions with Entity Size Moderated
Authors: Sabaruddin Sabaruddin
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh les liquidity, profitabilitas, leverage terhadap agresivitas pajak yang dimoderasi oleh ukuran perusahaan. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan data sekunder berupa laporan keuangan perusahaan pertambangan batubara yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2017-2021. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling dengan kriteria yang ditentukan dan menghasilkan 11 perusahaan tambang batubara. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi data panel dengan menggunakan program E-Views versi 10. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa likuiditas berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap agresivitas pajak, profitabilitas berpengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap agresivitas pajak, leverage berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap agresivitas pajak,
A Factor Influencing Sustainability Reporting Assurance: A Study of Indonesian Public Listed Companies
Authors: Utami Riescha , Ameraldo Fedi , Fella Rizki Marsi , Jihad Rabaya Abdullah
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyse and examine the effect of sustainability committee, industry type and award on sustainability reporting assurance of companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2022. The population in the study is companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) in 2022. This study uses purposive sampling method to select a sample of 237 companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange that have sustainability reports and annual reports in 2022. Logistic regression analysis was used to analyse the data in this study. The results of the wald test in this study show that the sustainability committee and award variables have a positive relationship with sustainability reporting assurance, while the industry type variable has no relationship with sustainability reporting assurance.