bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Actuales condiciones pedagógicas para el desarrollo del módulo de Informática Contable en los institutos no gubernamentales de El Progreso, Yoro
Authors: Rivas Jeffry Saúl
Published: January 2021

El propósito de esta investigación es describir las condiciones pedagógicas actuales en que se desarrolla el módulo de Informática Contable, especialmente, las condiciones de infraestructura, el perfil docente que atiende el módulo, condiciones didácticas y la valoración que hace el estudiante sobre el desarrollo del módulo desde la perspectiva de su aprendizaje. La investigación se hizo con un enfoque cuantitativo y se analizaron nueve variables que permitieron llegar a conclusiones más precisas y obtener información que sirve de base fundamental para la elaboración de una propuesta, la cual consiste en estrategias de gestión sobre elementos de infraestructura, estrategias didácticas y de evaluación; por último, se proponen estrategias de selección y profesionalización docente. Estas estrategias tienen como propósito mejorar la calidad de los procesos de enseñanza aprendizaje en el módulo de Informática Contable.
Gobernanza territorial, oportunidades para el desarrollo y sostenibilidad en Santa Rosa de Copán, Honduras
Authors: Bautista-Perdomo Jensen
Published: January 2021

En el presente artículo, se presenta un análisis sobre los planes de ordenamiento territorial como instrumentos actuales en la construcción de “un orden deseado” y sobre las posibilidades para lograr un modelo de ocupación que permita orientar el territorio hacia un desarrollo sostenible, con iniciativas de apropiación cultural, desarrollo social, desarrollo económico local y ambiental. Se sabe que aún existe un gran camino por recorrer hacia la implementación de una verdadera cultura de planificación y de gestión integral del territorio. En este contexto, el presente artículo presenta una propuesta de gobernanza territorial con un enfoque multidisciplinario, planteando 5 ejes de trabajo: cultura e identidad, planificación del crecimiento físico de la ciudad, transporte (viabilidad), gestión de riesgo y sostenibilidad ambiental (agua, saneamiento, ambiente y recolección de desechos sólidos), en donde se dan a conocer sus oportunidades. Esta propuesta de gobernanza territorial para el municipio de Santa Rosa de Copán, Honduras permitiría recuperar el equilibrio ambiental, la productividad económica, equidad social y los procesos de participación ciudadana.
Editorial |4-7|
Authors: Klein Luciana
Published: January 2021

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Association of polypharmacy with postural instability and impaired balance in community-dwelling older adults in Turkey
Authors: SENGUL AYCICEK Gozde , ARIK Gunes , KIZILARSLANOGLU Muhammet Cemal , SUMER Fatih , PALA Omer Osman , CAN Busra , KARA Ozgur , BASAR Selda , ULGER Zekeriya
Published: January 2021

Objective: Polypharmacy, an important geriatric syndrome, has been shown to be an independent risk factor for falling. However, the
data about effects of polypharmacy on balance is lacking. We aimed to evaluate the effects of polypharmacy and inappropriate drug
use on balance in older adults.
Patients and Methods: Fifty-one patients using ≥ 5 drugs and 50 patients using < 5 drugs were included in the study. Inappropriate
drug usage of the patients was evaluated by Beers criteria. Postural stability and risk of falling was investigated by using Biosway
Portable Balance System (BPBS). Activities and functional status of the patients were assessed by using Short Physical Performance
Battery (SPPB) and Activities Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC). All patients underwent comprehensive geriatric assessment.
Results: Age, gender, hand grip strength, SPPB scores of the patients were similar between polypharmacy and control groups (all had
p>0.05). ABC score was higher in polypharmacy group than control (p<0.01). Overall, anterior-posterior, medial-lateral stability
index and eyes closed firm surface scores detected in BPBS were higher, indicating worse stability in the polypharmacy group than
control (p<0.05). Limit of stability score was lower in the polypharmacy group than control (p=0.03). Rates of polypharmacy and
inappropriate drug usage were higher in patients with a history of falling than without (p<0.01, p<0.01, respectively). In multivariate
analysis model, polypharmacy was found to be an independently correlated parameter for impaired balance (OR 24.31; 95%CI 3.05-
193.91; p<0.01).
Conclusion: This study has demonstrated that polypharmacy might be a related factor for impaired balance. Struggling with
polypharmacy should be one of the most important part of comprehensive geriatric assessment.
The effect of HPV analysis on the ASC/SIL ratio which is one of the quality control criteria for PAP smears
Authors: ERBARUT SEVEN Ipek
Published: January 2021

Objective: The high number of smear tests has a workload on pathologists/cytopathologists, which raises the concern for the quality
of diagnoses. The application of high-risk human papillomavirus (hr-HPV) analyses with the PAP smear has begun to contribute to
the clinical practice. In this study, we aimed to show the effect of hr-HPV analysis on the results of PAP smear via atypical squamous
cell/squamous intraepithelial lesion (ASC/SIL) ratio on the quality standards.
Material and Methods: A total of 12799 cervical cytology reports, between 2014-2016, from the Pathology Department of Marmara
University Hospital, were included. Between November 2014 and May 2016, hr-HPV analysis was performed on a total of 4307 cases
with Hologic Aptima HPV™, USA. Smear diagnoses before and after the start of the HPV test application were recorded.
Results: The cytology diagnoses, during when hr-HPV screening was not performed, were: negative for intraepithelial lesion or
malignancy (NILM) 99.4%, atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS) 0.6%, low-grade squamous intraepithelial
lesion (LSIL) 0.2%, ASC-H 0.04%, and high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) 0.13%. The cytology diagnoses that were
evaluated with HPV test were as follows: NILM 93.67%, ASCUS 2.31%, LSIL 2.82%, ASC-H 0.3%, and HSIL 0.91%. ASC/SIL ratio has
been dropped from 1.9 to 0.7 after the initiation of hr-HPV use.
Conclusion: During the period without hr-HPV analysis, the ASC/SIL ratio was 1.9. Later with the initiation of hr-HPV screening
this ratio decreased to 0.7. This shows that knowing HPV test results affects and improves the quality of the laboratory diagnoses.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Computer and Information Science, Vol. 14, No. 1
Authors: Lee Chris
Published: January 2021

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Computer and Information Science, Vol. 14, No. 1, 2021
Arithmetic in Higher Education—A Learning Acquired in Elementary Education
Authors: Navarro-Ibarra Lizzeth , Cuevas-Salazar Omar
Published: January 2021

This research arises as a necessity to solve deficiencies in basic mathematics in university students. The objective was to determine the effect on academic achievement when implementing a didactic strategy for learning arithmetic. The study design is pre-experimental with pretest and post-test. The participants of the experiment are freshman year students for the bachelors in engineering program. 332 students participated in the research, who studied five topics in the didactic strategy. The data were collected with quizzes before and after each learning activity. The data analysis technique carried out was the Mann-Whitney U test for independent samples. Academic achievement improved in four subjects. For this reason, it can be established that the design and implementation of the didactic strategy benefit the students by allowing them to remember a topic in an environment that provides instruction and instant feedback.
People, Planet, and Profit: A Bibliometric Analysis of Triple Bottom Line Theory
Authors: Pereira Thiago Henrique Martins , Martins Henrique Cordeiro
Published: January 2021

Scientific production on Triple Bottom Line Theory is, recently, attracting attention in the literature. A series of factors are related to this interest, among them: (i) the scarcity of productive resources; and, (ii) the need to optimize processes not only in economic terms, but especially in their environmental and social aspects. These factors have fostered the study of sustainability models. Therefore, the present study aims to conduct a bibliometric investigation into Triple Bottom Line Theory. To this end, an analysis of 1386 publications, published between 1999 and 2020, indexed in the Web of Science database, was developed. Additionally, the present article describes in detail the main contributors to the academic debate on this topic. Furthermore, it highlights the relevant areas of research at the present time. It was found that the search for models to assess environmental, economic and social performance is highly relevant today. It was also found that, among the main models used for this purpose, the class of Data Envelopment Analysis models stands out.
Overgangsrecht in het Arubaanse recht
Authors: Vleeming-Tromp N.
Published: January 2021

Overgangsrecht in het Arubaanse recht

Wat is overgangsrecht en welke vormen van overgangsrecht zijn er? In dit artikel wordt op basis van dossieronderzoek het gebruik van het overgangsrecht in Aruba beschreven. Geconstateerd kan worden dat over de vraag of overgangsrecht noodzakelijk is en in welke vorm dit vormgegeven moet worden zeker is nagedacht in verschillende dossiers. Of dat in alle gevallen zo is, valt moeilijk te zeggen. Het vaststellen van overgangsrecht is en blijft maatwerk en is niet alleen afhankelijk van juridische argumenten, maar is zeker ook gebaseerd op uitvoeringstechnische aspecten en politieke overwegingen.
2020/45 Non-Seafarers Work Clause: contributing to better employment conditions or not? (NL)
Authors: Hagendoorn Erick
Published: January 2021

2020/45 Non-Seafarers Work Clause: contributing to better employment conditions or not? (NL)

In a summary proceeding, the Court of Rotterdam has held that it is not clear whether the Non-Seafarers Work Clause, prohibiting lashing work on board of container ships being carried out by the crew, does indeed contribute to better employment and/or working conditions of seafarers. As a result of which the Clause – at this time – cannot be held to be outside the scope of competition law and the claim for compliance with the provision has been rejected. In the media, unions have stated that they will continue to enforce compliance with the Non-Seafarers Work Clause. It remains to be seen whether a court in main proceedings will reach a similar verdict.
2020/47 The Danish Supreme Court decides on reversed burden of proof (DK)
Authors: Clasen Christian K.
Published: January 2021

2020/47 The Danish Supreme Court decides on reversed burden of proof (DK)

The Danish Supreme Court recently held that an employer had discharged the reversed burden of proof in a case concerning a physiotherapist who was dismissed shortly after her return from maternity leave.
Wetsvoorstellen voor een eerlijke economie
Authors: Devilee J.E.
Published: January 2021

Wetsvoorstellen voor een eerlijke economie

In deze bijdrage worden twee van de drie wetsvoorstellen voor een ‘eerlijke economie’ aan een kritische evaluatie onderworpen. Uit de historische en actuele schets die volgt, blijkt dat de wens om tot versterking van de positie van werknemers te komen bijzonder toepasselijk is in het huidige tijdsgewricht, waarin de factor arbeid op verschillende niveaus aan betekenis heeft ingeboet.
De digitale algemene vergadering binnen Nederlandse beursvennootschappen: een volwaardig alternatief?
Authors: Öncü I.
Published: January 2021

De digitale algemene vergadering binnen Nederlandse beursvennootschappen: een volwaardig alternatief?

Zowel in de praktijk als in de literatuur leeft de vraag of de digitale aandeelhoudersvergadering als volwaardig alternatief kan dienen voor de klassieke (fysieke) algemene vergadering. In dit artikel concludeert de auteur dat dit slechts bij een kleine groep beursvennootschappen het geval is. Deze vennootschappen waarborgen namelijk dat ieder aandeelhoudersrecht behouden blijft wanneer digitaal wordt vergaderd.
De relatieve betekenis van de Grondwet voor de wetgever
Authors: Sillen J.J.J.
Published: January 2021

De relatieve betekenis van de Grondwet voor de wetgever. Een beschouwing over de Nederlandse juridische grondwetscultuur in de twintigste eeuw

De vraag naar de betekenis van de Grondwet voor de wetgever wordt meestal beantwoord met verwijzing naar haar bindende kracht, het toetsingsverbod en de veelvuldige delegatie aan de wetgever. De conclusie is vervolgens dat de Grondwet de wetgever veel vrijheid laat. Ik ben het eens met die conclusie, maar betoog dat deze argumentatie niet het hele verhaal vertelt. Wat ontbreekt is de rol van de Nederlandse grondwetscultuur. Drie elementen van die cultuur worden besproken: het bindende karakter van de Grondwet voor de wetgever, grondwetsinterpretatie en het ontbreken van een visie op welke normen in de Grondwet thuishoren.
De wetgever die tot zichzelf sprak
Authors: Munneke S.A.J.
Published: January 2021

De wetgever die tot zichzelf sprak. Over de binding van de wetgever aan procedurele, wettelijke normen

In deze bijdrage wordt de vraag besproken of de wetgever in formele zin gebonden is aan eerdere eigen wetgeving die extra procedurele eisen aan het wetgevingsproces bevat. Die vraag wordt, met een beroep op de autonomie van de wetgever, ontkennend beantwoord. Dat geldt ook als die procedurele wetgeving uitwerking geeft aan grondwettelijke normen. Wel kan de organieke wet een hulpmiddel zijn bij de interpretatie van de achterliggende grondwettelijke norm. Aan die norm is de wetgever uiteraard wel gebonden.
Witwassen als bedrijfsmatige activiteit: de verborgen netwerken van witwassers
Authors: Kramer Jo-Anne , Blokland Arjan , Soudijn Melvin
Published: January 2021

Laundering money as business: the covert networks of professional money launderers

The Financial Action Task Force reported that money launderers may operate in professional money laundering networks. Whether such money laundering networks operate in the Netherlands is unclear. In this article the authors therefore explore whether professional money launderers collaborate in network structures and the business-like manner in which they offer their services. Business-like refers to their involvement in multiple cases, the amount of repeat customers, and excludes family relations. The research is based on Dutch police registrations of 236 professional money launderers. Our results suggest that professional money laundering networks are indeed active in the Netherlands and that money launderers in these networks offer their services in a business-like manner to a varying extent. An important caveat to the current findings is that the criminal cases analyzed predominantly pertain drug-related offenses, leaving the existence and professionalism of money laundering networks in other types of crime, like large-scale fraud, a question open for future research.
Een netwerkbenadering van de prostitutiesector in Noord-Nederland op basis van politie­registraties
Authors: Hiemstra Johan , Huitsing Gijs , Dijkstra Jan Kornelis
Published: January 2021

A network approach to the prostitution sector in the northern Netherlands using police registrations

The aim of this study was to investigate the scale and network structure of prostitution in the northern provinces of the Netherlands. This study tries to answer three research questions – using a social network analysis – about (1) the size of the prostitution network, (2) the formation of subgroups, and (3) key positions within the networks. The findings show that approximately two thirds of the researched prostitution networks is still unregistered, while there are indications that the outcome of the estimate is in line with the actual situation. Furthermore, results show that prostitutes have a tendency to form subgroups on the basis of the same nationality, which indicates that homophily plays a role in the formation of subgroups. The identification of the actors who occupy key positions in the network were based on the key player problem (KPP). A striking finding was that organizers of prostitution (such as pimps) did not have a central position in the networks. These findings provide insight into the way in which prostitution is registered, and provide points of departure for interventions to disrupt the network or, on the contrary, to strengthen it.
Public Perceptions of Delays in the Release of Police Body-Worn Camera Footage
Authors: Bush Christopher L
Published: January 2021

Delays in the release of police body-worn camera (BWC) video footage have amplified public concerns about police misconduct. People question law enforcement transparency when video from BWCs is not shared with the community in a timely manner. The qualitative case study explores the life experiences of the community and the victims’ family related to delays in the release of police BWC footage. Mettler and Sorelle’s policy feedback theory was used for the study’s theoretical framework. The research questions focus on understanding the lived experiences and perceptions of community relationships with law enforcement around transparency, communication, and information sharing. A qualitative study was used to examine 13 participants to determine which factors influence perceptions of law enforcement by the community and the victim’s family when there is delay in the release of BWC video. In addition, I focused on families who have been directly impacted and members of the community who have been indirectly impacted when police BWC video was delayed. Results show that both the community and the victim’s family members are requesting changes to community policing initiatives for better community engagement and for building positive relationships, trust, transparency, police legitimacy, and communication. This study presents law enforcement and society with insight on how to improve public perceptions.
The Positive Side of Negative Interactions: Anxious and Avoidant Attachment as Moderators
Authors: Parmenter Megan E , Fiori Katherine L
Published: January 2021

Although research has historically focused on the positive aspects of social ties, relationships inevitably involve a combination of positive as well as negative interactions. For the present study, we conducted a series of hierarchical linear regressions using longitudinal data from 108 first-year college students to test whether attachment anxiety and avoidance acted as moderators of the association between positive and negative social exchanges (assessed with the PANSE; Newsom et al., 2005) and changes in life satisfaction across the first year of college. We found that for individuals high on attachment avoidance or attachment anxiety, negative social exchanges were associated with increases in life satisfaction. In addition, whereas positive exchanges were associated with increases in life satisfaction among participants low on attachment avoidance, they were associated with decreases in life satisfaction among participants high on avoidance. Follow-up analyses using the subscales of the PANSE revealed the specific types of positive and negative exchanges driving these associations. Our findings highlight the relevance of attachment for understanding the role of social exchanges during the college transition.
THE SIMULATION ASSESSMENT OF THE VENEERING LAYERS
OF PROSTHETIC CROWNS IN CONCENTRATED CONTACT
Authors: Ryniewicz Wojciech , Ryniewicz Anna M. , Bojko Łukasz , Mazur Konrad
Published: January 2021

The aim of the study is to simulate and analyse the distributions of stresses and resultant displacements during
concentrated loading of the layered material compositions used in prosthetic crowns in order to assess their
resistance and demonstrate the impact of strength parameters of the veneer and framework on the transfer
of external loads. The research materials are samples replicating the layered structure of prosthetic crowns.
The load-bearing layers were made using CAD/CAM technology, and the dedicated veneering layers were
fired or polymerized on the frameworks and constituted the top structure for cooperation during occlusion.
If the material of the veneering layer differs from the material building the framework, for example, in the
ceramic-metal type, spreading of the resultant displacements to the framework and high values of shear stress
at the border of the veneering layer and the framework may be unfavourable and cause the veneer layer to chip
off. This distribution of stresses and displacements may have a much smaller impact on the ceramic veneering
of a ceramic or glass-ceramic framework, as both layers are much more homogeneous in terms of material.
Comparison of the chemical composition of domestic common hornbeam (Carpinus betulus L.) wood and exotic yakal (Shorea astylosa Foxw.) wood
Authors: Sierant Dominik , Antczak Andrzej
Published: January 2021

Comparison of the chemical composition of domestic common hornbeam (Carpinus betulus L.) wood and exotic yakal (Shorea astylosa Foxw.) wood. The study was carried out to compare the chemical composition of domestic hornbeam wood with exotic yakal wood, which is an endemic species occurring in the Philippines. Species of similar structural structure occurring in different areas were studied. Extractives, cellulose (including α-cellulose), holocellulose (including hemicelluloses), lignin and ash contents were analyzed. The obtained results indicated lower content of cellulose, α-cellulose, lignin, extractives and ash in hornbeam wood as compared to yakal wood. On the other hand, a much higher amount of hemicelluloses (by 12 percentage points) was found in hornbeam wood. Probably, the main reason for the differences in the chemical composition of wood were different habitat and climatic conditions, in which the studied species were growing.
The Effect of Probiotics on Bacterial Pneumonia
Authors: Najafi Ahmad , Sharif Alireza , Sharif Mohammadreza , Gilassi Hamidreza
Published: January 2021

Background: Pneumonia, as a fairly prevalent illness, is the main cause of hospital mortality. The major cause of mortality and morbidity of pneumonia is due to bacteria. The presence of multi-drug resistant pathogens and no response to treatment have aroused considerable interest in the use of probiotic components to prevent infections. Objectives: Given that few studies have evaluated the efficacy of probiotics in reducing bacterial pneumonia, the current aimed to evaluate the role of probiotics in decreasing pneumonia. Methods: This double-blind, randomized clinical trial study was conducted on 100 patients diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia in Shahid Beheshti Hospital, Kashan, Iran, during 2018. Patients were randomly classified into two groups (n = 50). One group (case) received two sachets of probiotic/daily for five days, and another group (control) received placebo. Moreover, patients in both groups received the same treatment protocol. All data were extracted from medical records. Chi-square test and independent t-test were used for analysis of data. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: No significant difference was seen between case and control groups regarding age, gender, and duration of symptoms before hospitalization (P > 0.05), which implies a completely random classification of two groups. The mean duration of hospitalization, dyspnea, tachypnea, cough, fever, and crackles was significantly decreased in the case group compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The use of probiotics can be effective in reducing the duration of dyspnea, tachypnea, cough, fever, and length of hospitalization. Therefore, probiotics may be considered a promising treatment for the development of new anti-infectious therapy. In addition, the usage of probiotics along with antibiotics is suggested for decreasing pneumonia complications and improving the efficacy of therapy.
Oral Health Awareness and Practices of Special Needs Caregivers in Qatif, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al-Khalifa Khalifa S. , Alfaraj Amal
Published: January 2021

Background: Adequate oral health awareness and practices of special needs caregivers play a pivotal role in maintaining the optimal oral health of their dependents. Objectives: The current study aimed at assessing the level of oral health awareness and practices of special needs caregivers in Qatif, the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Methods: The current cross-sectional descriptive study collected information by a self-administered questionnaire about awareness and practices of oral health in caregivers. The questionnaire consisted of four parts covering the caregiver demographic information, the awareness of oral health habits and conditions, awareness of dental visits and treatments, and knowledge and sources of information. Statistical analyses included descriptive and bivariate analysis using the Chi-square test, where P-values < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: There was an overall response rate of 27% (n = 186 out of 700). The majority (64.5%, n = 120) of the caregivers were female, 70.4% (n = 121) were educated up to a minimum of high school level. Up to 81.2% (n = 151) of the caregivers reported that dependents routinely brushed their teeth. Also, 84.9% (n = 158) of the caregivers knew about fluoride, and 77.8% (n = 123) understood that it helps prevent tooth decay. About three-quarters of the caregivers (n = 142) had taken their dependents to the dentist; 35.9% (n = 51) reported dental visits within the last six months. The most predominant information resources were dentists (54.6%, n = 83), TV and media (47.4%, n = 72), and the Internet (46.1%, n = 70). Caregivers' level of education was the only factor that had a significant relationship with oral health awareness (P = 0.018). Conclusion: The majority of the caregivers have a good awareness of proper oral health practices. Given the significant influence of the educational level of caregivers in oral health awareness, it is essential to ensure that they have any relevant education to improve their dependents’ oral health.
Epidemiological Status of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Mashhad, Northeastern Iran, During 2015 - 2019
Authors: Fata Abdolmajid , Kiani Behzad , Raouf Rahmati Amene , Tayefi Maryam , Moradinejad Faezaeh , Moghaddas Elham
Published: January 2021

Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is one of the important endemic parasitic infections in Iran. Khorasan-e-Razavi province has the highest prevalence rate of the disease in the northeast of Iran. Objectives: This study aimed to obtain the latest status of CL in Mashhad city, the capital of Khorasan-e-Razavi province, Iran. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 5,241 patients who were referred to Mashhad health centers during 2015 - 2018. The prevalence, number, and site of wounds on the body besides demographical data including, age, sex, nationality, and place of residence were recorded and analyzed by SPSS. Results: The highest and the lowest prevalence rates were 27.6% and 21.3% in the years 2015 and 2018, respectively. The prevalence of CL was higher in the southwest of Mashhad than in the rest of the area. The disease was slightly more common in females (50.1% for women versus 49.9% for men), which was not statistically significant (P = 0.2). The highest incidence rate was observed in the age group of 1 - 9 (21%). The majority of the patients (n = 4971, 94.8%) were Iranian, followed by Afghan (n = 265, 5.05%). Conclusion: The frequency of CL during the past four years in Mashhad was decreasing, but it is still a threat to health. The southwest of Mashhad city had the highest prevalence of CL, so it seems we need more prevention programs in this area. Most CL lesions were seen on hands and faces, which is compatible with the anthroponotic form of CL.
Odkaz Inocence Arnošta Bláhy v kontextu meziválečného modernismu
Authors: Marada Radim
Published: January 2021

The legacy of I. A. Bláha – one of the founding fathers of Czechoslovak sociology – displays a unique significance when inserted in a three-layered historical context: (1) the modernist fleur of interwar Brno, (2) the modernist layer in the foundations of the new Czechoslovak state, and (3) the basic principles of cultural modernism in general. This perspective makes it possible to fully appreciate Bláha’s intellectual input in promoting sociology as a viable scientific discipline. And it also sheds light upon the cultural matrix in which the discipline found its firm intellectual footing.
Traducción de unidades fraseológicas gastronómicas francés-español peninsular/español de México
Authors: Navarro-Brotons Lucía
Published: January 2021

Cuando una misma lengua se habla en diversos países, las marcas dialectales, resultado de diferencias culturales, son más acusadas, pues cada variedad dialectal transmite la idiosincrasia de las distintas culturas. En este marco, el presente trabajo aborda la variación de las unidades fraseológicas especializadas del español gastronómico peninsular (EP) y el español de México (EM) utilizado en las recetas de libros y blogs de cocina usando como metodología la lingüística de corpus. Los objetivos perseguidos son: identificar las UFE en textos producidos en español de México (EM) y buscar las respectivas variantes en español peninsular (EP); analizar la variación de algunas de las UFE para reafirmar la importancia de la variación fraseológica en el ámbito de la traducción; esbozar un glosario de UFE contrastivo y bilingüe del EM, el EP y el francés destinado a especialistas, estudiantes y traductores gastronómicos.
Equivalences of phraseological units in corpora
Authors: Recio Ariza María Ángeles
Published: January 2021

Language teaching in the education of translators-to-be must necessarily be based on Comparative Linguistics since the contrastive study of language is conditio sine qua non to explain and deepen the aspects that unite different languages and those that tell them apart. Translation and Phraseology studies have shown the role and importance of equivalences as well as their intercultural value. The search for equivalence, in this sense (Corpas Pastor, 1997; Sevilla, 2004, 2005; Mogorrón, 2008, etc.), becomes indispensable. This work attempts to analyse the treatment of Phraseological Units and their translation in German language teaching for translation purposes, in particular those PUs that appear in various corpora, which can shed light not only on their equivalences but also on their treatment in said corpora. Additionally, we will attempt to establish an inventory of normal phraseological conventions through the evidence found in the selected corpora, conducting a qualitative study.
Modelización computacional de las locuciones verbales del español chileno a partir de la propuesta de la léxico-gramática
Authors: Koza Walter , Rivas Folch Natalia
Published: January 2021

En el presente trabajo, se propone un estudio formal de las locuciones verbales (LV) pertenecientes al español de Chile con el propósito de diseñar un algoritmo computacional para el análisis automático. Para ello, se describen las LLVV incluidas en el Diccionario de uso del español de Chile, según los criterios de la léxico-gramática. Posteriormente, se procede a la modelización computacional recurriendo a NooJ, un programa que cuenta con diversas utilidades para el análisis lingüístico. Este método fue evaluado mediante el reconocimiento automático en un corpus compuesto por textos de prensa chilena. Se obtuvo 96,4% de precisión, 92,23% de cobertura y 94,53% de medida F. Los resultados demuestran que el algoritmo diseñado es adecuado para el análisis automático de las LLVV.
THE ALGORITHM OF ORGANIZATION OF FINANCE OF THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Authors: Макашина Ольга Владиленовна , Красникова Наталия Сергеевна
Published: January 2021

The purpose of the study was to identify the reasons why there was a need to form a new model of public sector finance and develop an algorithm for organizing public sector finance. The article compares the provisions of the guidelines developed by the international monetary fund on public finance statistics. The authors proceeded from the guidelines that the starting point for the organization of public sector Finance was the identification of institutional units and activities that relate to the public sector. This made it possible to determine the composition of public sector finances. The purpose of the organization of public sector finance is to meet the socio-economic needs of society, ensuring compliance with the appropriate level of national security. The need for the functioning of institutional units in the public sector is related to the fact that it would be impossible to meet public needs on a purely entrepreneurial basis. It is determined that the practical application of the principles of classification of sectors will be required in cases where it is necessary to find out whether a particular entity belongs to institutional units and, if so, to which sector (either to the public administration sector or to state corporations). The paper shows that from the point of view of the impact on fiscal policy, public sector finances include the finances of the public administration sector, which in turn consists of institutional units that are mainly engaged in non-market activities, and the finances of state corporations (organizations). The proposed approach to the organization of public sector Finance based on the concept of institutional units will increase the availability of key statistical data. This is certainly in line with the desire of most countries to increase transparency and accountability in the public sector. In addition, it helps to identify shortcomings at the early stages of the deterioration of the financial situation in the country and to take timely corrective measures
Chronic urticaria in dermatology in Lomé: study of 129 cases
Authors: Teclessou Julienne Noude , Atsou Koufouyema , Kombate Koussaké
Published: January 2021

Objective: The aim of this study was to document the epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic and progressive profile of chronic urticaria in dermatology in Lomé (Togo). Patients and Method: We carried out a prospective study in the three public dermatology departments of Lomé from November 2017 to April 2019. All patients with chronic urticaria diagnostic were included. Results: In total, 129 (1.1%) of the 11,355 patients seen during the study period had chronic urticaria. The mean age of the patients was 34.5 ± 13 years and the sex ratio (M / F) was 0.49. A history of personal (65.1%) or familial (47.6%) atopy was found. Typical fleeting edematous papular lesions were present in 100% of patients and angioedema in 52 (40.3%) patients. Treatment was based on antihistamines antis H1 (100% of patients); mainly second generation (86% of patients). Remission was noted in 69.9% of patients. Conclusion: Chronic urticaria is a rare pathology in dermatological consultation in Lomé. The superficial forms are the most observed.
The contribution of direct immunofl uorescence in the diagnosis of infl ammatory skin dermatoses
Authors: Belmourida Siham , Ablouh Ghizlain , Meziane Meriame
Published: January 2021

Our work concerned a retrospective study. This was done on the basis of the records of patients attending dermatology and having undergone an (DIF) over a period of two years (2015-2016). Thus, we have selected 30 cases in dermatology and for which a DIF was performed. The final diagnosis were distributed as follows: 02 cases of bullous pemphigoid, 04 cases of pemphigus (01 cases of deep pemphigus, 03 cases of superficial pemphigus) and 02 cases of lupus Erythematosus. According to the literature, the positivity rate of IFD in DBAI is very high. This doesn’t correspond to the results of our study which were: 66% in the pemphigus and 30% in the LES. Except for the bullous pemphigoïde whose rate correspond to the literature with 40%. The IFD has succeeded in demonstrating that it possesses a high diagnostic value in cutaneaous inflammatory dermatosis. It confirms a diagnosis and retains another.
Cooperation platform for distributed manufacturing
Authors: Pietroń Roman
Published: January 2021

The aim of the paper is to analyse contemporary trends in distributed manufacturing (DM) research and to present a concept to develop and test some task allocation, planning and scheduling algorithms for DM network organisations. Some concepts to identify key factor criteria and reasoning policies and rules for production/manufacturing decision support system are also undertaken. And finally, an aim is to draw a proposal for a development of a prototype decision support system with necessary communication and knowledge oriented modules to be implemented in an example of dynamic, DM and logistics network structure, particularly for very popular dynamic cluster forms in Poland. The developed concept of the organization of a multi-entity DM network will enable business-effective use of the system, supporting manufacturing decision making, consulting and offering information services in the control centre (the so-called Competence Centre) by constructing virtual reality and access to services in a distributed network of cloud computing type. Integration of the whole system into one information system will enable analysis and network resource optimization of manufacturing and logistics processes, new analytical functions, reduction of delays in the manufacturing system, management of changes and risks, and visualization of the current state of the DM system.
Levitational Cell Cytometry for Forensics
Authors: Urey Deniz Yagmur , Chan Hsi‐Min , Durmus Naside Gozde
Published: January 2021

Here, a method for label‐free, real‐time interrogation, monitoring, detection, and sorting of biological rare cells in magnetically suspended heterogeneous samples is developed. To achieve this, heterogeneous populations of cells are levitated and confined in a microcapillary channel. This strategy enables spatiotemporal differential magnetic levitation of rare fragile dead cells equilibrating at different heights based on the balance between magnetic and corrected gravitational forces. In addition, the sorting of fragile rare dead cell populations is monitored in real‐time. This technique provides a broadly applicable label‐free tool for high resolution, real‐time research, as well as forensic evidence processing of rape kits. This method is validated with forensic mock samples dating back to 2003, isolating sperm from epithelial cells (E. cells) with >90% efficiency and >97% purity. Overall, this method reduces the processing time by over 20‐fold down to 20 min, eliminating centrifugation and labels, and providing an inexpensive and high‐yield alternative to the current centrifuge‐based differential extraction techniques. It can potentially facilitate the forensic downstream genomic analyses, accelerating the identification of suspects, and advancing public safety.
Manipulating Surface Termination of Perovskite Manganate for Oxygen Activation
Authors: Wang Xiyang , Li Xinbo , Chu Xuefeng , Cao Rui , Qian Jingyu , Cong Yingge , Huang Keke , Wang Jiaao , Redshaw Carl , Sarangi Ritimukta , Li Guangshe , Feng Shouhua
Published: January 2021

For ABO3 perovskite oxides, one of the key issues limiting their utilization in heterogeneous catalysis is the dominant presence of catalytically inactive A‐site cations at the surface. The engineering of B‐site terminated perovskites is considered as an effective method to address this issue, especially when dealing with Mn/Co‐based perovskite catalysts. However, to date, such a strategy has not been fully successful and remains a major challenge in the field. Herein, a Mn‐terminated La0.45Sr0.45MnO3 (B‐LSM) is successfully synthesized via a one‐pot hydrothermal method, in which low‐valence Mn ions partially occupy the A site to form the active Mn‐excess phase. Experimental results and theoretical calculations reveal that the presence of the surface Mn termination in B‐LSM optimizes the hybrid orbitals of Mn 3d‐O 2p and promotes the activation of surface lattice oxygen, where the pristine inert lattice O2− is evolved into active and stable lattice O2−x. Such structural optimization significantly reduces the activation energy barriers on going from O2− species to important intermediate O− species during O2 activation. Moreover, this results in good stability and Pt‐like activity for the B‐LSM during CO oxidation. This work offers a new chemical route for the design of advanced perovskite‐type oxides possessing novel functions.
High Performance Artificial Muscles to Engineer a Ventricular Cardiac Assist Device and Future Perspectives of a Cardiac Sleeve
Authors: Kongahage Dharshika , Ruhparwar Arjang , Foroughi Javad
Published: January 2021

There is an urgent need for ventricular assist devices (VADs) that can assist in complex biological functions such as the contraction of heart muscle. Although the design improvements implemented with each generation of VADs have helped to increase patient's wellbeing. But the portability, implantability due to the bulkiness, and the lack of pulsatility are continuing to be clinical challenges. In addition, contact between blood and artificial surfaces remains, necessitating long‐term blood‐thinning medications for patients with VADs. Herein, a concept of new VADs is demonstrated that may provide an improved power system with miniaturization and pulsatility control. This work will examine this new generation of electrically contractile polymer‐based actuators for positive inotropic support for both the left and right ventricle (high‐ and low‐pressure system) as cardiomyoplasty. A silicone coated electrothermal actuator is fabricated to engineer VAD, which is able to mimic the pressure on a model. This represents the first successful study demonstrating that artificial muscle can be a decent alternative to support patients with heart muscle weaknesses.
Uncovering the Electron‐Phonon Interplay and Dynamical Energy‐Dissipation Mechanisms of Hot Carriers in Hybrid Lead Halide Perovskites
Authors: Chan Christopher C. S. , Fan Kezhou , Wang Han , Huang Zhanfeng , Novko Dino , Yan Keyou , Xu Jianbin , Choy Wallace C. H. , Lončarić Ivor , Wong Kam Sing
Published: January 2021

The discovery of slow hot carrier cooling in hybrid organic–inorganic lead halide perovskites (HOIPs) has provided exciting prospects for efficient solar cells that can overcome the Shockley–Queisser limit. Questions still loom over how electron‐phonon interactions differ from traditional polar semiconductors. Herein, the electron‐phonon coupling (EPC) strength of common perovskite films (MAPbBr3, MAPbI3, CsPbI3, and FAPbBr3) is obtained using transient absorption spectroscopy by analyzing the hot carrier cooling thermodynamics via a simplified two‐temperature model. Density function theory calculations are numerically performed at relevant electron‐temperatures to confirm experiments. Further, the variation of carrier‐temperature over a large range of carrier‐densities in HOIPs is analyzed, and an “S‐shaped” dependence of the initial carrier‐temperature to carrier‐density is reported. The phenomenon is attributed to the dominance of the large polaron screening and the destabilization effect which causes an increasing‐decreasing fluctuation in temperature at low excitation powers; and a hot‐phonon bottleneck which effectively increases the carrier temperature at higher carrier‐densities. The turning point in the relationship is indicative of the critical Mott density related to the nonmetal‐metal transition. The EPC analysis provides a novel perspective to quantify the energy transfer in HOIPs, electron‐lattice subsystem, and the complicated screening‐bottleneck interplay is comprehensively described, resolving the existing experimental contradictions.
Impact of Global Health Electives on Neurology Trainees
Authors: Salasky Vanessa R. , Saylor Deanna
Published: January 2021

We surveyed neurologists who completed a global health experience as residents or fellows to assess the impact of the experience. A total of 100% (n = 72) would recommend the experience to others. Most reported improved clinical (86%) and examination (82%) skills. All gained an understanding of different health care systems, and 83% reported deeper commitment to underserved populations. A total of 41 participants (57%) reported more judicious use of resources upon return to the United States. Global health electives had a positive impact on neurology trainees. More attention to the host country perspective and predeparture training may help inform program structure and participant expectations in the future. ANN NEUROL 2021;89:851–855
Synthesis and characterization of eugenol‐based silicone modified waterborne polyurethane with excellent properties
Authors: Zhang Xiaojing , Cai Yuquan , Zhang Xianwei , Aziz Tariq , Fan Hong , Bittencourt Carla
Published: January 2021

A eugenol‐based silicone‐containing monomer 4,4′‐(1,1,3,3‐tetramethyldisiloxane‐1,3‐dipropyl)bis‐2‐methoxyphenol(EUSi) was synthesized from eugenol and 1,1,3,3‐tetramethyldisiloxane via the hydrosilylation reaction. And waterborne polyurethane (WPU) with excellent properties was obtained by using EUSi as a type of diol chain extender. The unique combination of rigidity and flexibility in the chemical structure of EUSi greatly facilitated the mechanical properties, thermal properties, and water resistance of WPU. With only a 3% dosage of EUSi, the maximum tensile strength was increased from 6.2 to 22.4 MPa, while the water absorption was decreased from 31.3% to a surprisingly 7.6%. Our work provides a new convenient strategy for the preparation of organosilicon‐modified WPU with improved performance.
Potential of deep learning segmentation for the extraction of archaeological features from historical map series
Authors: Garcia‐Molsosa Arnau , Orengo Hector A. , Lawrence Dan , Philip Graham , Hopper Kristen , Petrie Cameron A.
Published: January 2021

Historical maps present a unique depiction of past landscapes, providing evidence for a wide range of information such as settlement distribution, past land use, natural resources, transport networks, toponymy and other natural and cultural data within an explicitly spatial context. Maps produced before the expansion of large‐scale mechanized agriculture reflect a landscape that is lost today. Of particular interest to us is the great quantity of archaeologically relevant information that these maps recorded, both deliberately and incidentally. Despite the importance of the information they contain, researchers have only recently begun to automatically digitize and extract data from such maps as coherent information, rather than manually examine a raster image. However, these new approaches have focused on specific types of information that cannot be used directly for archaeological or heritage purposes. This paper provides a proof of concept of the application of deep learning techniques to extract archaeological information from historical maps in an automated manner. Early twentieth century colonial map series have been chosen, as they provide enough time depth to avoid many recent large‐scale landscape modifications and cover very large areas (comprising several countries). The use of common symbology and conventions enhance the applicability of the method. The results show deep learning to be an efficient tool for the recovery of georeferenced, archaeologically relevant information that is represented as conventional signs, line‐drawings and text in historical maps. The method can provide excellent results when an adequate training dataset has been gathered and is therefore at its best when applied to the large map series that can supply such information. The deep learning approaches described here open up the possibility to map sites and features across entire map series much more quickly and coherently than other available methods, opening up the potential to reconstruct archaeological landscapes at continental scales.