bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Alcohol consumption patterns, suppliers and online alcohol marketing: Before and during COVID-19 alcohol bans
Authors: Theron Marieke , Swart Rina , Londani Mukhethwa , Parry Charles , Petersen Williams Petal , Harker Nadine
Published: November 2023

COVID-19-related alcohol sales bans and stay-at-home orders prompted the alcohol industry in South Africa to increase their online alcohol sales promotions. We investigated changes in alcohol-related behaviour and the drivers of illegal alcohol sales through a self-reported Facebook survey that ran from July to November 2020. Questions included socio-demographics and comparison of alcohol purchasing behaviour and intake during 2019 and 2020. Statistical tests were applied to find associations between illegal alcohol purchasing and alcohol-related behaviours. A total of 792 participants took part in the survey, 69.7% of whom were female. During lockdown periods, most participants (55.3%) bought alcohol illegally from illegal outlets or friends. Online alcohol-delivery marketing increased by 20 percentage points from 2019 to 2020, with participants stating that they saw a lot of advertisements per day and 80% of persons under 25 years were not asked to verify their age in 2020 upon delivery. Home-brewed beer and vodka intake increased in 2020 during the alcohol sales bans. Men from the Western Cape who engaged in daily or weekly heavy episodic drinking were more prone to purchase alcohol illegally. The Western Cape, which is South Africa’s most prolific wine-producing region, had the highest odds of people buying alcohol illegally, with wine being found to be the most frequently bought alcohol online and consumed by these participants. There is a need for further research into the differences in alcohol-related behaviour affecting illegal alcohol purchasing according to income group, proximity to alcohol producers and underage alcohol sales and marketing through online applications.
Significance:

Alcohol sales bans have the potential to reduce and stop the alcohol intake of moderate drinkers, but may make heavy episodic drinkers drink more than usual.
During COVID-19 lockdown, illegal alcohol sales were taking place through unlicenced alcohol outlets and friends, and not through licenced online applications.
Unlicenced alcohol outlets need to be addressed to prevent future illegal alcohol sales.
Stricter regulations aimed at legal online alcohol sales applications should be put in place to prevent alcohol sales to minors and those who have already consumed too much alcohol.
There should be a ban on marketing of addictive substances, such as alcohol.
Deprem bilincinin oluşmasında coğrafi konulara ait sosyal medya paylaşımlarının incelenmesi
Authors: YILDIRIM Salih , KURBAN Ertuğrul Alper
Published: November 2023

Deprem farkındalığı, afet bilinci vb. coğrafi konuların ülkemizin gündemine taşınmasında doğal afetler sonrası bireylerin deneyimleri etkili olmaktadır. Ülkemiz için aleyhte bir hâl olsa da günümüzde yaşanan doğal afetlerin toplum nezdinde bir bilinç oluşturmasında sosyal medya önemli bir rol oynamaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, sosyal medya paylaşımlarının deprem bilinci oluşturmadaki rolünü coğrafi kavramlar, konular ve uzmanlar üzerinden değerlendirmektir. İkincil veri setlerinin kullanıldığı çalışmada veriler, Twitter'dan elde edilen Tweetler, konu uzmanlarının paylaşımları ve Türkiye Cumhuriyeti İletişim Başkanlığı’nın yayınladığı belgeler üzerinden analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen Tweet verileri, betimleyici istatistik teknikleriyle analiz edilmiştir. Ayrıca, İletişim Başkanlığı’nın yayınladığı belgeler, doküman analizi tekniğiyle incelenerek deprem sürecinde yayılan yanlış coğrafi bilgiler hakkında değerlendirmeler yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın sonuçlarına göre, depremden bir ay sonra coğrafi kavramların Twitter paylaşımlarında ve deprem uzmanlarının etkileşimlerinde önemli bir artış olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır. Ayrıca, coğrafi bilinç eksikliğinden kaynaklanan nedenlerle sosyal medyada yayılan asparagas haberlerin dezenformasyon sorununa yol açtığı tespit edilmiştir. Bu sonuçlar, toplumda coğrafi farkındalığın artırılması ve eğitim-öğretim sürecinde coğrafya dersine daha fazla önem verilmesi gerektiğini doğrulamaktadır.
Kayıt stüdyolarının kontrol odalarında hacim akustiğinin bir vaka üzerinden değerlendirilmesi
Authors: TIRAŞ Murat , YÜĞRÜK AKDAĞ Neşe
Published: November 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı ses kayıt stüdyolarında bulunan kontrol odalarında yapılacak hacim akustiği tasarımını etkileyen faktörleri belirleyerek, bunların tasarım esnasında kullanımlarının esaslarını ortaya çıkarmaktır. Hacim akustiği tasarımında kullanılacak ses soğurucu ve dağıtıcı elemanların fiziksel özellikleri ve frekans etki alanları gözetilerek ses kayıt ve dinleme odalarında ses tasarımı için ihtiyaç duyulan akustik ortamı oluşturmak için akustik elemanların yerleşim planı oluşturulmuştur. Bu çalışmada 43 m³ hacimli bir kontrol odası incelenecektir. Akustik düzenleme yapılmamış ilk halinin hacim akustiği açısından ölçümleri yapılıp değerlendirdikten sonra uluslararası standartlarca belirlenmiş ölçütler gözetilerek hacim akustiği tasarımı yapılıp uygulanmıştır. Yapılan uygulama sonrasında hacim akustiği parametreleri ölçülerek tasarımın başarı boyutu belirlenmiştir.

Bu çalışmanın sonuçları araştırmacılara ve stüdyo kullanıcılarına hacim akustiği malzemelerinin kullanımı hakkında bilgi verecektir. Hacim akustiği malzemelerinin, özellikle odanın kritik frekansının altında kalan frekans bölgeleri için kullanılan malzemelerin doğru konumlandırmalarla kullanımı önem arz etmektedir. Çok büyük ekonomik değeri olabilen müzik prodüksiyonlarının ses tasarımını doğru şekillendirecek ortamlarda yapılması gerekmektedir. Bu çalışmanın hem malzemelerin frekans etki alanının hesaplanması, hem de ulaşılması gereken standart değerler hakkında bilgi sağlayacak uygulamalı bir rehber olacağı düşünülmektedir.
İç mekân navigasyon rotaları ve yayaların yürüme örüntüleri arasındaki geometrik benzerliklerin Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemi ve Çok Kriterli Karar Analizi aracılığıyla değerlendirilmesi
Authors: BİLGİLİ Atakan , ŞEN Alper , BAŞARANER Melih
Published: November 2023

Navigasyon ağ modelleri aracılığıyla yayaları bir iç mekânda yönlendirirken, yayalara sunulan iç mekân rotaları, yön bulma eyleminde başarıya ulaşmaları için yayaların mekânsal bilişlerine uygun olmalı ve böylece yayaların bilişsel yüklerini azaltmalıdır. Bu açıdan, yayalara sunulan iç mekân rotaları ve onların iç mekân içerisindeki gerçek yürüyüş örüntüleri geometrik açıdan benzer olmalıdır. Bu çalışmada, literatürde sıklıkla kullanılan dört navigasyon ağ modeli çalışma alanı için oluşturulmuştur. Ardından, çalışma alanında bir kullanıcı deneyi yapılarak yayaların iç mekân yürüyüş örüntüleri toplanmış ve CBS ortamında yeniden oluşturulmuştur. Bu işlemi takiben, yayaların yürüdüğü altı segment için ağ modelleri kullanılarak iç mekân rotaları hesaplanmıştır. Daha sonra, hesaplanan iç mekân rotaları ve yayaların yürüyüş örüntüleri için çeşitli geometrik benzerlik ölçüleri hesaplanmıştır. Geometrik benzerlik ölçüleri Bulanık Analitik Hiyerarşi Süreci (BAHS) yöntemi ile ağırlıklandırılarak ağ modelleri aracılığıyla üretilen iç mekân rotaları ve yayaların yürüyüş örüntüleri geometrik benzerlik açısından İdeal Çözüme Benzerliğine Göre Tercih Sıralaması Tekniği (Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution - TOPSIS) yöntemi ile karşılaştırılmıştır. Deneysel çalışmada elde edilen bulgulara göre, Orta Nokta İlişki Yapısı Segment Girişi (ONİYSG) ağ modeli, çalışma alanı için geometrik benzerlik açısından yayaların yürüyüş örüntülerine en benzer ağ modeli olarak bulunmuştur, ONİYSG ağ modelini, sırasıyla Orta Eksen Dönüşümü (OED) tabanlı ağ modeli ve Grid tabanlı ağ modeli izlemiştir. Literatürde rota uzunluğu ve dönüş sayısı kriteri için en uygun bulunan görünürlük bölümlendirmesi tabanlı Evrensel Dolaşım Ağı (EDA) ağ modeli ise geometrik benzerlik açısından en geride kalmıştır.
Geleneksel ahşap çerçeve sistem konut yapılarında dış duvarların higrotermal performansının değerlendirilmesi: Safranbolu ve Zeyrek örneği
Authors: ALKAN Seda Nur , YAZICIOĞLU Fatih
Published: November 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı; Türkiye’deki geleneksel ahşap çerçeve sistem konut yapılarının dış duvar sistemlerinin sayısal ve deneysel yöntemlerle higrotermal performansının değerlendirilerek koruma/restorasyon/rekonstrüksiyon çalışmalarında performans iyileştirme için yapı fiziksel koşulların gözetilerek yaklaşımların ve müdahale stratejilerinin geliştirilmesine katkı sunmaktır. Bu amaçla, tuğla dolgu ve kaplamalı ahşap çerçeve sistemler seçilmiştir. Belirlenen duvar modellerinin higrotermal performans değerlendirmesinin sayısal değerlendirmesi DELPHIN yazılımı ile, deneysel değerlendirmesi ise TSE Yapı Malzemeleri Yangın ve Akustik Laboratuvarı Müdürlüğü Laboratuvarı’nda bulunan mahfazalı sıcak oda cihazı ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bu noktada, higrotermal performans değerlendirmesi için belirlenen tipler üzerinden tasarlanacak duvar modelleri için mahfazalı sıcak oda ölçüleri olan 150 cm x 150 cm deney alanı sınır olarak kabul edilmiştir. Buna göre, duvar modelleri 150 cm x 150 cm olarak tasarlanmıştır. Duvar katmanlaşmalarına göre belirlenen malzemelerin DELPHIN yazılımına işlenmek üzere gerekli fiziksel özelliklerinin belirlenmesi ile ilgili deneyler İTÜ Mimarlık Yapı Malzemesi Laboratuvarı’nda gerçekleştirilmiştir. TSE Yapı Malzemeleri Yangın ve Akustik Laboratuvarı Müdürlüğü Laboratuvarı’nda için seçilen 2 duvar modeli inşa edilmiş ve mahfazalı sıcak oda deneyleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Deneyden elde edilen sıcaklık ve U değerleri verileri, aynı koşullar altında yapılan DELPHIN simülasyon sonuçları ile karşılaştırılmıştır. Edinilen bilgiler doğrultusunda DELPHIN yazılımının mevcut durum tespiti ve eğer gerekli ise iyileştirme önerilerinin değerlendirilmesi noktasında bir araç olarak kullanılmasının önemli bir veri sağlayacağı öngörülmektedir.
Characteristics and Risk Factors for Delirium in The Surgical Step-Down Unit
Authors: Yoon Soyeon , Kim Jinjoo , An Yoon Jung , Ok Jeonghui , Jung Yooun-Joong
Published: November 2023

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the incidence rate, types and risk factors for delirium in patients admitted to the surgical Step-Down Unit (SDU).Methods: This study was a retrospective study of the electronic medical records of patients admitted to a surgical SDU from February 2020 to July 2020. The delirium assessment was conducted using the short Confusion Assessment Method (a tool that allows quick and easy screening of delirium) and the incidence and risk factors for delirium were determined.Results: Among a total of 227 patients in the study, the incidence rate of delirium was 35 cases (16.7%). It predominantly occurred on the first day (n = 16, 45.7%) and the second day of admission (n = 15, 42.8%). The peak occurrence of delirium was between 14:00 and 22:00 (n = 30, 85.7%). The most common type of delirium was hypoactive (n = 19, 54.3%). The results of multiple logistic regression analysis indicated that the factors influencing the occurrence of delirium in the surgical step down unit (SDU) were age, hypertension, stroke, white blood cell count, and the use of restraints.Conclusion: Considering the characteristics of high-risk groups for delirium in the surgical SDU, it is necessary to establish nursing practice guidelines to minimize delirium.
Small Hepatic Hemangioma Leading to Life-Threatening Bleeding Following Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Case Report
Authors: Nakabayashi Rumi , Miyachi Yosuke , Torai Minami , Mitsuoka Koichiro , Shimada Gen , Kaido Toshimi
Published: November 2023

A male pedestrian in his 30’s was hit by a car and immediately taken to hospital by ambulance. On arrival, his blood pressure was 83/64 mmHg and his heart rate was 140 beats/min. Computed tomography showed extravasation of contrast medium from the lateral segment of the liver. Given the exacerbation caused by hypotension, an emergency laparotomy was performed. Temporary hemostasis was achieved by packing with gauze and a subsequent transcatheter arterial embolization. At the 2nd laparotomy, a small amount of active bleeding from the injury site was noted; therefore, an emergency lateral segmentectomy was performed. The postoperative course was uneventful and he was discharged home 8 days later. The pathology of the liver specimen revealed that a 2.5 cm hepatic hemangioma was the cause of bleeding. Traumatic rupture of hepatic hemangiomas is rare, and most reported cases are of giant hemangiomas. Our case demonstrated that even a small hemangioma can elicit life-threatening bleeding in blunt abdominal trauma.
Ruptured Splenic Abscess with Pneumoperitoneum: A Rare Presentation
Authors: Kaur Gurleen , Singh Tanya , Goyal Shivani , Kaushik Robin , Singh Simrandeep
Published: November 2023

Splenic abscess is a rare entity encountered during clinical practice, with a high mortality rate. Formation of gas in splenic abscess is usually localized to the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. Here we report a case where the splenic abscess ruptured and presented with generalized peritonitis. The erect chest radiograph showed free air under the right dome of the diaphragm, thus masquerading a hollow viscera perforation (most common cause of pneumoperitoneum).
Surgical Techniques for Severe Liver Injury: A Comprehensive Review of Current Approaches and Advancements
Authors: Kim Dong Hun
Published: November 2023

In abdominal trauma, the liver is the most injured organ and treatment is usually determined by hemodynamics. Severe liver injury with extensive parenchymal injury and uncontrollable bleeding may rapidly evolve into the lethal triad of death (acidosis, hypothermia, and coagulopathy), requiring damage control surgery (DCS). Damage control resuscitation for trauma treatment reduces the need for DCS by enabling rapid control of massive bleeding. Thus, definitive surgery can be completed in one operation. Despite the systematic application of damage control resuscitation, definitive surgery cannot be achieved in severe, and extensive liver injuries. Therefore, understanding, and acquiring damage control surgical techniques is necessary to achieve DCS for severe liver injury. The Western Trauma Association and the World Society of Emergency Surgery have proposed algorithms for the nonoperative and operative management of blunt hepatic trauma. The algorithms list several surgical skills, including electrocautery or argon beam, manual compression, perihepatic packing, the Pringle maneuver, liver suture, omental packing, selective hepatic artery ligation, balloon tamponade, hepatic vascular isolation, and the shunt operation. These techniques require a multidisciplinary approach and individual honing of skills by the surgeon. Trauma surgeons, even hepatobiliary surgeons, must practice damage control techniques in severe liver injury models (animals or cadavers).
Immunohistochemistry Protocol for Paraffin-Embedded Sections - General v1
Authors: Tomlinson Julianna , Lengacher Nathalie
Published: November 2023

This protocol details general immunohistochemistry procedure.
Enhancing Your Teaching Methods: An Information Literacy-Based Approach to Developing Course Assignments
Authors:   Auburn University, Wiley Jennilyn M. , Avery Atiya ,   Auburn University
Published: November 2023

As information becomes more abundant and accessible, today’s workers will find it critical to develop the soft skills of information literacy. Prior to graduation, students need regular practice evaluating the credibility of common business information sources. To support these goals, we propose and describe a teaching methodology that borrows from the field of librarianship and uses concepts, mindsets, and practices from the study of information literacy. In addition to providing an information literacy-based framework for use when developing course assignments, we offer an extended example that makes use of this approach.
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 AS A TOOL OF CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Authors:   Educational and Scientific Institute of International Relations of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Panikar G.Y.
Published: November 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the role of public-private partnership in overcoming the crisis caused by COVID-19. Overcoming such crises is not possible only at the expense of the public sector, but requires the consolidation of efforts of various stakeholders, including business, public organizations, private individuals and international organizations. The article notes that a significant number of partnerships were created during the pandemic to minimize its consequences, analyzed the characteristics of the main types of partnerships that arose as part of the response to COVID 19. A wide range of public-private partnerships have been formed during the pandemic and played an important role in the crisis response, further recovery, resilience and sustainability.
THE IMPACT OF SPECIFIC FACTORS ON THE REVENUE OF THE IT SECTORS IN POLAND AND THE CZECH REPUBLIC
Authors:   Odesa I.I. Mechnikov National University, Odesa, Ukraine, Shapoval Anastasiia , Yakubovskiy Sergey ,   Odesa I.I. Mechnikov National University, Odesa, Ukraine
Published: November 2023

This article reveals the dynamics of the development of Poland’s and the Czech Republic’s IT/ITC sectors. The following groups of factors influencing the economic component of the IT/ITC sector were identified: tax policy, factors related to education, and labor force indicators. The simplified regression models were used for each group, and the influence of elements on the economic component of the efficiency of companies in the IT/ITC sector was presented separately. As a result of the weak argumentation of models for each group, the need to create unique models for each country based on a combination of different groups’ factors was proved. Based on Var models, when conducting correlation-regression analyzes, models were derived for the dependence of the economic performance indicators of the sectors of Poland and the Czech Republic on given factors.
Analysis of Nutritional Components, Antioxidant Activity and Antimicrobial Activity of Citrus Aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle of Assam, India
Authors: Kakati Chitralekha , Dutta Karabi , Bhattacharjee Minakshi , Deboja Sharma  , Satyakam Agarwala  , Upasana Krishnatreya Sarma  , Mitali Baruah
Published: November 2023

Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle, mostly known as the Key lime or Mexican lime.  In Assam, it is known as ‘Gol Nemu’, which is a small, evergreen citrus tree having significant place in the botanical geography of Assam, India. The present study is concentrated on the analysis of the nutritional components, antioxidant activity, and antimicrobial properties of Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle, cultivated in the region of Kamrup District, Assam, India. The results of this research provide scientific understanding of Citrus aurantiifolia as an abundant source of nutrients like soluble carbohydrate, soluble protein, free fatty acids, vitamin C, along with potent antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. The illumination of this study could have implications for its implementation in both nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries, as well as in encouraging its consumption for enhanced well-being.
Exploring Biodiversity: Sampling, Analysis, and Identification of Microbial Treasures in Diverse Soil Ecosystems
Authors: Candida X Venci , P Reneefa , S Pison , Shoba S Prakash , Glory P T Arokya , K Shenkani
Published: November 2023

In the present study, bacterial colonies in Cashew Oil Industry Soil (COS), Fertilizer-applied Field Soil (FFS) and Control samples were enumerated and characterized across varying dilution factors. The results revealed significant variations in bacterial colony formation across dilution factors, indicating diverse growth rates and population densities. The investigation aimed to discern the microbial populations and characteristics in these contrasting samples. COS and FFS exhibited dilution-dependent colony counts, showcasing distinctions in bacterial populations compared to Control samples. Morphological analysis revealed diverse colony sizes, shapes, and colours, ranging from small to medium, with hues spanning yellow to orange. Margins, elevations, and opacities varied, and Gram staining indicated both positive and negative strains and Gram-positive cocci and diplococci, were identified illustrating taxonomic diversity. Biochemical tests unveiled diverse metabolic traits, identifying Cellobiosococcus sp. and Staphylococcus sp. at the genus level in COS and Micrococcus sp. in FFS. Given that these three bacterial strains were isolated from contaminated soil and considering the prior use of Micrococcus sp. and Staphylococcus sp. in remediation efforts, our upcoming research will specifically concentrate on exploring the bioremediation potential of pollutants using Micrococcus sp., Cellobiosococcus sp., and Staphylococcus sp., with particular emphasis on the unique capabilities of Cellobiosococcus sp as there are nostudies related to Cellobiosococcus sp. involved in bioremediation.
Response of seedling barley (Hurdeom vulgar, L.) to foliar fertilization of nano-oxides (Fe, Cu, Mg)
Authors: Fatma F Ali  , Ahmed S Buhedma  , Zohar Ashoor  , Tarq A Nouh  , Rasha R Atiya
Published: November 2023

Background. An experiment was conducted at the Grain Technology Laboratory, Crop Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Omar Al-Mukhtar University, during the 2023 season. The experiment utilized a completely randomized design to study the response of barley to foliar application of fine nanoscale iron, manganese, and copper fertilizers. The application was carried out as foliar spray at two different doses, two weeks and one month after sowing, using 3 kg capacity pots with 20 seeds per pot. The experiment included three observations for each treatment, with the nanoscale iron, manganese, and copper oxides applied at a concentration of 1 cmol/L. The data revealed the following: Significant positive response of barley shoots to foliar application of nanoscale iron, manganese, and copper fertilizers in various growth indicators, including shoot weight, shoot length, leaf area, crop growth rate, and specific leaf weight. High significant differences were observed in the effect of nanoscale iron, manganese, and copper oxides on the average shoot weight, crop growth rate, and leaf area. Copper oxide and manganese oxide showed the highest means, followed by iron oxide, compared to the control. Iron oxide exhibited the highest specific leaf weight for barley shoots, followed by copper oxide and then manganese oxide, compared to the control treatment.
Effect of Solid-state Fermentation Parameters on Growth of Interest and Environmental Enzyme Production with Aspergillus niger
Authors: Hidalgo Zambrano Kayna , Delgado Villafuerte Carlos , Rosero Delgado Ernesto
Published: November 2023

Using residual biomass in biological processes is increasingly promoted to alleviate environmental impacts. However, the focus is mainly based on emerging technologies and limited resources, and the conditions of the technologies remain unclear. The objective of this research is to establish the conditions of a solid-state fermentation system (SSF) for the growth of fungal biomass and the production of ligninolytic enzymes of environmental interest using Aspergillus niger. In a screening step, the biomass and lipase enzyme expression of three A. niger strains obtained from different screening sites will be extended. In the second stage, the effect of packing density (ρs) and airflow (vvm) was evaluated through a 23, on the growth of fungal biomass, fiber degradation, and CO2 generation in a lipid-contaminated SSF system. The generation of biomass and the concentration of specific enzymatic activity (U/L) of lipase present a correlation for all the strains evaluated. It was estimated that the A. niger strain AN19bc isolated from sugarcane bagasse presents the highest accumulation of biomass and concentration of specific enzyme activity of lipase (0.027 U/L) after nine days. The most appropriate conditions for the production of fungal biomass of the AN19bc strain in an SSF system are presented with an airflow of 33.33 vvm and packing density ρs = 360 kg Mss/m3, levels with which Yx/s= 0.91 is reached. After the process, the solid support used in the SSF presents a change in composition, with the fiber being the component that suffers a considerable degradation of 78.70%.
Profile of poisoning cases in a tertiary care centre in rural South India
Authors: Geetha K. B. , Hosahally Jayanth S. , Prakash Manju
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND: Poisoning is the fourth most common cause of mortality in rural India. The commonest agents in India appear to be pesticides, sedatives, chemicals, alcohol, animal plant toxins and household toxins. Our hospital receives an average of 20 to 25 poisoning cases every month.
AIMS: To profile all cases of poisoning those are reported to casualty department at Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education and Research (CDSIMER); to study the types and frequency of poisoning cases admitted to the centre; to study the socio demographic associations of the poisoning cases.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Present study is a hospital record-based retrospective observational study of acute poisoning cases registered in the medicolegal register in the casualty of CDSIMER, which is a tertiary care centre situated in rural area near Harohalli, Ramanagara District, India.
RESULTS: Males constituted 58% of the cases and 33.52% of the cases were in the age group of 21–30 years. 81.4% of the cases were able to reach hospital between 1 to 8 hours. 56% of the cases recovered and were discharged within 3 days. In 22 cases the duration of admission was more than 2 weeks as they went into complications. Organo phosphorus group of insecticide was the most common type of poison consumed constituting to 40.8% of the cases followed by Snake bite. Attempt to suicide (60.35%) was more common than accidental poisoning.
CONCLUSION: Insecticides mainly Organophosphorus compound are the most common group of poisons which causes morbidity and mortality in rural Indian population especially in young adults between 21 to 40 years. Owing to the presence of forests in the region, Snake bite becomes the second largest type of poisoning. Suicide frequently prevails in the rural areas; financial problem is the leading cause for farmers to commit suicide.
Delayed deaths in near-hanging cases: An autopsy study of causes and associated factors
Authors: Hosahally Jayanth S. , Chandra Girish Y.P , Hugar Basappa S.
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND: Near-hanging refers to individuals who survive a hanging injury for various durations. However, hospitalized patients succumb to complications resulting in delayed deaths.
AIM: to evaluate various factors associated with causes of delayed death in near-hanging events and provide insight into the improvement of emergency services.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective autopsy-based study was conducted at the Department of Forensic Medicine, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, between 2012 and 2021. All near-hanging cases of hospitalized patients who later succumbed to complications and were subsequently subjected to medicolegal autopsy were included in the study.
RESULTS: Victims were commonly women aged 19–30 years. More than half of them could reach the hospital within 30 min to 1 hour, and 47.8% of them were suspended for between 1–3 min. Moreover, 65% survived for more than a day. Partial hanging with a faint ligature mark was more common, and 95.7% of them had taken off from a platform with a falling height of 1 metre. Cerebral edema and consolidation were the common postmortem findings in the brain and lungs. Death was attributed to hypoxic encephalopathy in the majority of the cases.
CONCLUSION: Longer the duration of suspension, higher fall height, noncontact with the ground while being suspended, cerebral edema, hypoxia, pulmonary edema, hypotension, and need for resuscitation are predictors of fatal outcomes in near-hanging events.
Actualización del sistema de cuentas económicas distritales de Santiago de Cali 2015-2022
Authors:   Universidad Icesi, Alonso Cifuentes Julio César , Chavarriaga Antonio Viviana ,   Universidad Icesi, Chaves Ocampo Cristian Javier ,   Universidad Icesi, Mejía Herrera Tatiana ,   Universidad Icesi, Osorio Colonia Juan Camilo ,   Universidad Icesi, Sarmiento García Víctor Manuel ,   Universidad Icesi, Serrano Izquierdo Estefanía ,   Universidad Icesi
Published: November 2023

El presente libro corresponde a la quinta publicación realizada entre el Departamento Administrativo de Planeación (DAP) del Distrito Especial de Santiago de Cali y el Centro de Investigaciones en Economía y Finanzas (Cienfi) de la Universidad Icesi, en el cual se presentan los resultados del ejercicio de medición del nivel de actividad económica del Distrito de Santiago de Cali de manera trimestral y anual. En 2004 se publicó el primer libro titulado “Una Década de la Economía Caleña 1990-2001”. En 2006 se lanzó el libro “Cali Crece” en el cual se presentó el PIB trimestral desde el año 1996. En 2008 los resultados se divulgaron en el libro “Cuentas Económicas de Santiago de Cali 1990-2008”, el cual muestra cifras de PIB anual a 2007 y PIB trimestral a 2008. En 2015 se publicó el libro “Actualización de las Cuentas Económicas Municipales Anuales y Trimestrales de Cali 2008–2015” que incluía resultados anuales hasta el año 2014.
Social entrepreneurship in Black-majority neighborhoods: The case of Indianapolis
Authors: Hji-Avgoustis Sotiris , Wang Suosheng
Published: November 2023

The study explores how social entrepreneurship is shaped by its environment and particular institutional arrangements and contextual factors by focusing on the nature of engagement and participation by business owners in Indianapolis’ fourteen Black-majority neighborhoods.  The study seeks to answer the following two research questions:  a) In what ways can these small business entrepreneurs be considered social entrepreneurs, and b) how do these small business entrepreneurs overcome existing barriers to contribute to the revitalization of their neighborhoods?  The study uses an exploratory research design involving an online structured questionnaire and informal conversations with study participants.  Selected participants met three criteria:  a) geographic sampling, b) institutional context, and c) different business typologies.  Findings from the survey and the informal conversations point to the daily struggles many small businesses face as they struggle to survive, including access to financial and human capital, generating low revenue, and operating with few employees.  Keywords: black-majority neighborhoods; social entrepreneurship; motivators; barriers; small business
effects of sports gambling on young fans’ attitudes and behaviors in Hong Kong
Authors: Ip Chin Ho , Kim Seungmo , Lee Soonhwan , Wang Suosheng
Published: November 2023

Sports gambling has become closely intertwined with sports. However, the effect of sports gambling on young adults have not been extensively investigated, even if it is expected that participating in sports gambling could influence young adults' attitudes and behaviors. Therefore, the purposes of the current study were a) to investigate the effects of sports gambling on young adults’ attitudes and behaviors and b) to evaluate the quality of life of young adults in Hong Kong. A total of 160 young adults (80 sports gamblers and 80 non-gamblers) in Hong Kong participated in the survey. The results of t-tests revealed the differences between sports gamblers and non-gamblers. Specifically, non-gamblers showed higher levels of sports fan identification, quality of life, BIRGing behaviors, prosocial behaviors, performance tolerance, and purchasing intention than sports gamblers, whereas sports gamblers had higher level of positive affect on sports spectating. Furthermore, the results of the multiple regressions indicated that sports fan identification and positive affect influenced non-gamblers’ purchasing intention, while only sports fan identification had an impact on sports gamblers’ purchasing intention. These results provided an empirical conformation of the effect of sports gambling on sports fan attitudes and behaviors, which contribute to our understanding of the destructive impact of sports gambling on sports fan experience.
Amelanotic mucosal melanoma of the left sinonasal cavity: a case report
Authors: Pratama Yonanda Adi , Praba I Komang , Herdini Camelia , Indrasari Sagung Rai , Yudistira Danu , Nina Yosephine
Published: November 2023

Mucosal melanoma is rare type of melanoma accounted only 0.8-3.7% of melanoma. It defined as melanoma which occurs in mucous membrane, oral and nasal cavities, conjunctiva, genital sites, and rarely other mucosae. Head and neck melanoma accounted 50% among other sites. Recent studies, amelanotic subtype account 13.2% of all sino-nasal melanoma. Nasal cavity melanoma usually occurs on lateral nasal area especially in middle turbinate and inferior turbinate. Among other location, sino-nasal originated primary lesion was more deadly compared to other. We reported a case of amelanotic melanoma. 56 years old Asian Female presented with mass in left nose. The patient also complaint of recurring epistaxis, facial pain, epiphora, and blurred vision. After several follow up investigation, a diagnosis of amelanotic melanoma with orbit involvement was made. Subsequently patient underwent surgery for tumor removal. Although tumor has been removed, patient had to continue with adjuvant therapy for following month. Meticulous identifying and confirmation is an important factor which provide better understanding for the clinician in diagnosing.
Multiplicación y enraizamiento in vitro de Fragaria x ananassa Duch. Var. ‘Aromas’
Authors: Romero Rivas Ladislao Cesar , Gonzales-Arteaga Javier J. , Rodríguez-Layza Juan , Párraga-Quintanilla Adelmo , Olivera-Soto Julio A.
Published: November 2023

La fresa (Fragaria x ananassa Duch), es una fruta de amplio consumo humano; es una especie que se reproduce vegetativamente a partir de estolones. Actualmente la forma más adecuada de propagación de plantas de fresa es la micropropagación. Este método permite obtener plantas libres de patógenos. Los reguladores de crecimiento juegan un rol esencial en el proceso de micropropagación de plantas con características de interés agronómico. El objetivo del trabajo fue establecer un protocolo de multiplicación y enraizamiento de fresa Var. ‘Aromas’ probando diferentes concentraciones de reguladores de crecimiento, tomando como explantes yemas de plántulas in vitro. Para la multiplicación de brotes se usaron yemas de coronas in vitro. Estos explantes fueron sembrados en medio MS suplementado con auxinas y citoquininas para la multiplicación de yemas. Para el enraizamiento se utilizaron brotes de dos meses obtenidos en el medio de multiplicación con mayor desarrollo. En ambas etapas, se utilizó un diseño de bloques completos al azar. Las variables evaluadas en multiplicación fueron número y longitud de brotes, y hojas por explante; y en enraizamiento, número y longitud de raíces por vitroplanta. Los medios de cultivo, MS, adicionado con diferentes concentraciones de BAP en combinación con KIN y AIA no han mostrado diferencias significativas en la respuesta a la multiplicación de explantes. En la fase de enraizamiento, el medio MS + sin reguladores de crecimiento superó a los tratamientos con IBA y ANA; esto indica que, los explantes utilizados produjeron suficientes hormonas para el enraizamiento.
Huella de carbono en la cadena de valor del queso tipo paria de la zona lago de la cuenca Titicaca
Authors: Condori Cusi Rubén , Fuentes Navarro Eduardo
Published: November 2023

El objetivo del estudio fue calcular y analizar la huella de carbono (HC) en el contexto de la cadena de valor del queso paria producido en cuatro plantas de la zona lago de la cuenca del Titicaca en Perú. Para determinar el valor agregado (VA) se consideró al precio de mercado como valor bruto de la producción (VBP), compuesto por VA y consumo intermedio (CI). El VA se desagregó en trabajo, capital, tierra e impuestos; y, el CI en nacional (N) e importado (M). Para calcular la HC se utilizó la metodología del panel intergubernamental de expertos sobre el cambio climático (IPCC) a Nivel uno, complementado con un análisis del ciclo de vida del producto (ACV). El VA, por kilogramo de producto final queso, a precios de abril del 2020, se determinó en 10.68 nuevos soles en Ácora, 9.30 en Platería, 11.51 en Huata y 10.31 en Taraco; limitado principalmente por el precio. En cuanto a HC se determinó 10.54 kg de CO2eq por kilogramo de producto queso en Ácora, 10.98 en Platería, 9.98 en Huata y 9.41en Taraco; observándose que la mayor parte de la HC se emite en la ganadería. Asimismo, se determinó que la HC es variable, que la mayor HC en la ganadería corresponde a emisiones de CH4 por fermentación entérica y en la agricultura al N2O. Finalmente, se vinculó el VA con la HC mediante un indicador de rentabilidad ambiental destacando la planta de Huata con 1.15 nuevos soles por kilogramo de CO2eq de queso.
Gobernanza del Litio en la región Puno: Oportunidades y Desafíos
Authors: Ramos Zaga Fernando Antonio
Published: November 2023

El litio desempeña un papel cada vez más vital en nuestra transición hacia las fuentes de energía renovables y la producción de baterías para vehículos eléctricos. El objetivo principal de este artículo es analizar los diversos regímenes de gobernanza de Argentina, Chile y Bolivia dentro del Triángulo del Litio. Asimismo, pretende examinar los retos a los que se enfrentan estas naciones para alcanzar sus objetivos políticos. De ese modo, se podrá extraer lecciones valiosas de estas experiencias que puedan aplicarse al desarrollo de la región de Puno. Para tal fin, se ha llevado a cabo una exhaustiva revisión bibliográfica sobre la producción de litio, su cadena de valor y las partes implicadas. Los resultados indican que cada país del Triángulo del Litio ha seguido estrategias únicas basadas en estructuras de gobernanza y entornos normativos diferentes. Sus políticas se centran en aumentar la eficiencia y rentabilidad de la producción de litio, garantizando al mismo tiempo el control estatal de los beneficios asociados. Se concluye que es importante reconocer tanto las ventajas como las desventajas que plantea la extracción de litio a efectos del desarrollo sostenible. Involucrar a las partes interesadas de la sociedad civil junto con los organismos políticos a diferentes niveles resulta crucial para debatir las implicaciones geopolíticas, así como las preocupaciones medioambientales que rodean a las operaciones de extracción de litio.
Influencia del extracto de avena en las aguas eutrofizadas del lago Titicaca bajo condiciones controladas en 2023
Authors: Mamani Paricanaza Peniel C. , Osorio Apaza Michael Alex Dilann , Lozano Sulca Yimi T.
Published: November 2023

Este estudio aborda la problemática de la liberación de aguas residuales contaminadas en la bahía interior del lago Titicaca debido a fallos en la planta de tratamiento. El objetivo principal es evaluar la influencia de la aplicación del extracto de avena (Avena sativa L.) en la eutrofización de las aguas del lago en condiciones controladas en 2023. Se empleo un diseño experimental puro y un enfoque cuantitativo, incluyendo la recolección de muestras y análisis de transparencia, clorofila y fósforo total. La aplicación del extracto de avena se realiza en condiciones controladas y se evalúa utilizando el Índice de Estado Trófico. Los resultados revelan características específicas del extracto, como una humedad del 98.91%, 72 horas de exposición y temperatura de 11.2°C. En términos químicos, el pH es 7 y la concentración de compuestos fenólicos es 0.15 mg/l. Sin embargo, los resultados clave se centran en su impacto en la eutrofización. A pesar de diferentes dosis, no se observa una disminución significativa en los indicadores de eutrofización, como clorofila (a) y fósforo total. Esto sugiere que las dosis de extracto de avena utilizadas podrían no estar generando un efecto importante en la mejora del estado trófico bajo las condiciones controladas del estudio.
КРИМІНАЛЬНА ВІДПОВІДАЛЬНІСТЬ ЗА КОЛАБОРАЦІЙНУ ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ: АНАЛІЗ СУДОВОЇ ПРАКТИКИ
Authors: Лисько Тетяна , Літвінчук Богдана
Published: November 2023

Метою наукового дослідження є здійснення кримінально-правового аналізу складу кримінального правопорушення «Колабораційна діяльність» (ст. 111-1 КК України) та дослідження судової практики застосування вказаної норми. Методи дослідження: при здійсненні наукового дослідження використовувались загальні методи функціонального, системного, структурного аналізу, систематизація та узагальнення. Результати: авторами проведено кримінально-правовий аналіз складу кримінального правопорушення, передбаченого ст. 111-1 КК України, досліджено судову практику застосування аналізованої норми кримінального закону. Обговорення: авторами досліджено особливості колабораціонізму в Україні; встановлено значення новели кримінального закону про відповідальність за колабораційну діяльність; проаналізовано склад кримінального правопорушення та практику застосування ст. 111-1 КК України.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ПРОВЕДЕННЯ ДЕЯКИХ СЛІДЧИХ (РОЗШУКОВИХ) ДІЙ В УМОВАХ ВОЄННОГО СТАНУ
Authors: Літвінова Ірина , Малихіна Аліна
Published: November 2023

Мета: використовуючи кримінальне процесуальне законодавство України, провести аналіз деяких видів слідчих (розшукових) дій та з’ясувати особливості їх проведення в умовах воєнного стану. Методи дослідження: абстрактно-логічний, порівняльно-правовий, аналітичний та спеціально-юридичні методи, зокрема формально-юридичний та формально-логічний методи. Результати: встановлено, що слідчі (розшукові) дії є значущим інструментом доказування в кримінальному провадженні. Запропоновано адаптувати нормативну-правову базу в сфері слідчих (розшукових) дій відповідно до умов воєнного стану. Обговорення: процесуальні аспекти проведення деяких слідчих (розшукових) дій та характеристика кожного з них. Наразі існує нагальна проблема приведення у відповідність з умовами спеціального режиму дій, спрямованих на отримання та перевірку доказів у кримінальному провадженні.
Domain Driven Design Approaches in Cloud Native Service Architecture
Authors: Jordanov Jordan , Petrov Pavel
Published: November 2023

With the proliferation of cloud native services, the need for efficient software design strategies has become of the utmost importance. The hypothesis of this article is that domain driven design approaches, when integrated into cloud native service architecture, provide a valuable methodology for building modular, scalable, and maintainable systems. The goal of the article is to analyse how these approaches can improve software design while also contributing to system availability, reliability, and resilience. The methodology employed in this study involves the analysis of domain-driven design approaches and their integration with cloud native technologies. The paper emphasizes the importance of clean domain models, well-defined bounded contexts, and the separation of concerns in enterprise-grade software. While focusing on foundational concepts, the paper suggests the potential for a future case study to illustrate the domain driven software development process in action. While the paper does not provide specific empirical results, it highlights the potential benefits of adopting domain-driven design and cloud native architectures. That is why the article examines the fundamental components of domain driven design, their integration with cloud native technologies, benefits, and challenges. In addition, the study sets the stage for further research in this area to help software architects and developers.
Development of Affordable Pendulum and Collision Prop as Media in Science Learning
Authors: Kurnia Prahani Binar Kurnia Prahani , Ainur Rizki Iqbal , Nikmah Fatihatun , Khoir Ermia Fadilata , Kartika Putri Elfandari Anindito
Published: November 2023

The problems related to science learning media are the high cost and the need to be ably, hence an affordable pendulum and collision learning prop (AOPC) is developed. This research aims to develop AOPC that is valid and practical for use in science courses while aligning with related scientific theory. The research followed a research and development design, meeting the required standards and criteria. The research findings demonstrate that AOPC aligns closely with theoretical expectations, and fulfills the validity and practicality tests. Research implies the development of affordable learning aids, especially in rural areas, where they can implement effective learning processes.
The biomechanical significance of bifurcated cervical ribs in apatosaurine sauropods
Authors: Wedel Matt , Taylor Mike
Published: November 2023

Bifurcated cervical ribs have evolved infrequently in dinosaurs. Previously documented examples include those in abelisaurid theropods, leptoceratopsid ceratopsians, and turiasaurian sauropods. In apatosaurine sauropods a spectrum of cervical rib morphologies exists, from cervical ribs with small dorsal processes extending from the shafts to completely bifurcated cervical ribs. Similar dorsal processes are present in the dicraeosaurid Dicraeosaurus. The presence of dorsal processes and bifurcated cervical ribs suggests that the hypaxial neck muscles that inserted on the cervical ribs were oriented in divergent directions. In all the dinosaurian examples we have found, the cervical ribs are maximally bifurcated in the middle of the cervical series. We hypothesize that bifurcated cervical ribs are traces of diverging neck muscles that provided improved control in the middle of the neck, at some distance from both the head and the trunk.
Analysis of the results of the implementation of the standards of the GTO complex by students of Krasnoyarsk region in the period of the 1930s – early 1960s
Authors:   Siberian Federal University, Nikolaev Evgeniy А. , Kachaeva Juliya V. ,   Siberian Federal University
Published: November 2023

The article deals with the history of the development of physical culture of student youth of the Krasnoyarsk region. In particular, the results of the implementation of the GTO standards at different stages of the complex’s existence during the 1930s–1950s are analyzed. The main chronological dates of changes in the programs of physical education of students are given. Archival sources are represented by the materials of the State Archive of the Krasnoyarsk region, which are being introduced into scientific circulation for the first time. The sources used made it possible to consider the data of statistical reports on the numerical composition of students in the universities of the Krasnoyarsk region and the fulfillment by students of the standards of the GTO complex. In conclusion, inferences are made about the main reasons for the low effectiveness of the implementation of GTO standards by students of the Krasnoyarsk region.