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Forecast of the Evolution Trend of Total Vehicle Sales and Power Structure of China under Different Scenarios
Authors: Zhao Min , Fang Yu , Dai Debao
Published: February 2023

Accurate forecasting of the power structure and sales volume of the automobile industry is crucial for corporate decision making and national planning. Based on the auto sales data from 2011 to 2022 compiled from the official website of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the total auto sales in China from 2023 to 2030 were firstly predicted using a combined GM (1,1), and quadratic exponential smoothing forecast model optimized by particle swarm algorithm. Subsequently, the vehicles were classified into the following four categories by power: traditional fuel vehicles, pure electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Then, based on vehicle sales data from 2015 to 2022, The Markovian model and the component data model based on hyperspherical transformation are used to predict the vehicle power structure from 2023 to 2030 under the natural evolution scenario and the consumer purchase intention dominant scenario, respectively. The results show that total vehicle sales in China are expected to reach 32.529 million units by 2030. Under the natural evolution scenario and the consumer purchase intention dominant scenario, China will achieve the planned target of 40% of the new car market in the sales of new energy vehicles in 2028 and 2026, respectively. By 2030, under the natural evolution scenario, the sales volume of traditional fuel vehicles in the new car market will be 54.83%, the proportion of pure electric vehicles will be 35.92%, the proportion of plug-in hybrid vehicles will be 9.23%, and the proportion of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will be 0.02%. Under the consumer purchase intention dominant scenario, the proportions of the four power types are 36.51%, 48.11%, 15.28%, and 0.10%, respectively.
Characterizing Young Consumer Online Shopping Style: Indonesian Evidence
Authors: Helmi Arief , Komaladewi Rita , Sarasi Vita , Yolanda Ledy
Published: February 2023

Young people make up the majority of online shoppers in Indonesia. The objectives of this study are to characterize the consumer decision-making styles of young internet users and to create a profile of their online shopping styles. A quantitative research approach was used to accomplish the research objectives. The primary data for the study were gathered by sending questionnaires via social media to consumers from Generation Z and millennials who buy goods through e-commerce in Indonesia; 400 people responded. The survey questions were based on the consumer style inventory (CSI). Seven characteristics of Indonesian young consumers’ online shopping styles are identified through factor analysis. According to the findings of this study, young consumers have a hedonic online shopping style in which they prefer high-quality products, seek entertainment when shopping, and are impulsive. Young consumers are obsessed with novelty and branded goods. They frequently have difficulty selecting online stores and products, but they are loyal to specific stores and brands. This study fills the gap by providing a more detailed understanding of the online shopping styles, with the implications of considering shopping styles when promoting the products and designing the user interface and user experience of an e-commerce store.
The Characteristics and the Influencing Factors of Rural Elders’ Social Networks: Evidence from China
Authors: Nie Jianliang , Chen Bohan , Liao Yini , Wu Yufeng , Li Dan
Published: February 2023

Due to the immature formal care system, social networks have provided a new way to solve the support dilemma for Chinese rural elders. With few studies exploring social networks from a multi-dimensional perspective, this study aimed to comprehensively explore the characteristics and associated factors of rural elders’ social networks in China. Data were drawn from a national survey of 1126 rural elders in China. An Ordinary Least Squares linear regression model was used to analyze the factors associated with network size, network heterogeneity, and network strength (the weak link strength). The results showed that rural elders’ social networks in China presented the characteristics of a smaller size, a lower heterogeneity, and a weaker strength of “the weak link” (that is, the tendency to associate with external network members). Individual factors, family factors, and community factors, especially income, marital status, and number of children, were important influencing factors of characteristics of China’s rural elders’ social networks. These findings highlighted the importance of family, children, and formal support in rural China, offering implications for policy-making and service delivery. More attention should be paid to the relevant factors to enrich the social networks of rural elders and to ensure their happy lives in later years.
Integrating Leadership in Job Demand Resources (JD-R) for Personal Performance in Military Institution
Authors: Abdurachman Dudung , Ramdhan Rudy M. , Karsoma Ateng , Winarno Alex , Hermana Deni
Published: February 2023

The well-being and performance of military institutions, especially for personnel such as village superintendents serving in remote areas, is a significant concern that requires an expansion of resources. The research objective explored how leadership, job demands and resources, and green human resource practices (Green HR Practice) can interact to promote the well-being and performance of military personnel in Indonesia. The research method was an explanatory survey that collected cross-sectional data through the random distribution of questionnaires to 586 village superintendents across Java Island, including those in remote areas. The sampling method was simple random sampling. The multivariate analysis employed structural equation modeling (SEM) procedures. The research findings revealed that personnel in military institutions, amidst the broader demands of non-war activities, require support from stable and institutional resources that can enhance their well-being. Stable resources play a crucial role in promoting employee well-being and ensuring non-war performance in military institutions. Adopting a green transformational leadership (GTL) model not only brings about changes in the performance and well-being of military personnel but also entails a focus on transforming the HR governance system into a green system, thus showcasing ethical responsibility towards employee well-being and performance. The research further discussed the significance of leadership as a key resource that facilitates the implementation of green HR practices aimed at enhancing employee well-being and performance. Practical Implications: In military institutions, incorporating leadership into the JD-R model could lead to a better understanding of how leadership styles and behaviors impact personnel performance and inform strategies for improving performance through effective leadership development and management.
A Review of AI-Driven Conversational Chatbots Implementation Methodologies and Challenges (1999–2022)
Authors: Lin Chien-Chang , Huang Anna Y. Q. , Yang Stephen J. H.
Published: February 2023

A conversational chatbot or dialogue system is a computer program designed to simulate conversation with human users, especially over the Internet. These chatbots can be integrated into messaging apps, mobile apps, or websites, and are designed to engage in natural language conversations with users. There are also many applications in which chatbots are used for educational support to improve students’ performance during the learning cycle. The recent success of ChatGPT also encourages researchers to explore more possibilities in the field of chatbot applications. One of the main benefits of conversational chatbots is their ability to provide an instant and automated response, which can be leveraged in many application areas. Chatbots can handle a wide range of inquiries and tasks, such as answering frequently asked questions, booking appointments, or making recommendations. Modern conversational chatbots use artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, such as natural language processing (NLP) and artificial neural networks, to understand and respond to users’ input. In this study, we will explore the objectives of why chatbot systems were built and what key methodologies and datasets were leveraged to build a chatbot. Finally, the achievement of the objectives will be discussed, as well as the associated challenges and future chatbot development trends.
State-of-the-Art of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics Reviews in Five Different Domains: A Bibliometric Summary
Authors: Thayyib P. V. , Mamilla Rajesh , Khan Mohsin , Fatima Humaira , Asim Mohd , Anwar Imran , Shamsudheen M. K. , Khan Mohd Asif
Published: February 2023

Academicians and practitioners have recently begun to accord Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data Analytics (BDA) significant consideration when exploring emerging research trends in different fields. The technique of bibliometric review has been extensively applied to the AI and BDA literature to map out existing scholarships. We summarise 711 bibliometric articles on AI & its sub-sets and BDA published in multiple fields to identify academic disciplines with significant research contributions. We pulled bibliometric review papers from the Scopus Q1 and Q2 journal database published between 2012 and 2022. The Scopus database returned 711 documents published in journals of different disciplines from 59 countries, averaging 17.9 citations per year. Multiple software and Database Analysers were used to investigate the data and illustrate the most active scientific bibliometric indicators such as authors and co-authors, citations, co-citations, countries, institutions, journal sources, and subject areas. The USA was the most influential nation (101 documents; 5405 citations), while China was the most productive nation (204 documents; 2371 citations). The most productive institution was Symbiosis International University, India (32 documents; 4.5%). The results reveal a substantial increase in bibliometric reviews in five clusters of disciplines: (a) Business & Management, (b) Engineering and Construction, (c) Healthcare, (d) Sustainable Operations & I4.0, and (e) Tourism and Hospitality Studies, the majority of which investigate the applications and use cases of AI and BDA to address real-world problems in the field. The keyword co-occurrence in the past bibliometric analyses indicates that BDA, AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, Fuzzy Logic, and Expert Systems will remain conspicuous research areas in these five diverse clusters of domain areas. Therefore, this paper summarises the bibliometric reviews on AI and BDA in the fields of Business, Engineering, Healthcare, Sustainable Operations, and Hospitality Tourism and serves as a starting point for novice and experienced researchers interested in these topics.
A Comparative Study of Teaching Approaches in Agro-Ecology: An Investigation of 10th-Grade Agricultural Sciences Learners in Selected Schools
Authors: Ncisana Lusanda , Ntuli Vafana Attraction , Sibisi Nonhle Tracey , Masha Mmapake F. , Mboweni Mdumo S. J. , Satekge Moyahabo Anna , Ntilini Wonga , Mkhize Ntuthuko Raphael , Singh Suresh K.
Published: February 2023

The impact of climate change on agriculture in South Africa is a key factor that contributes to food insecurity. While this topic is covered in the Agro-ecology unit in Grade 10, it is important to determine the most effective way to teach it to learners. That is important because teaching methods utilized in Agricultural Sciences are envisaged to improve learners’ performance on the impact of climate change on food security. This study quantitatively compared teaching methods (i.e., Lecture, Demonstration, and Project-based) and their impact on learners’ performance in Agro-ecology. Each teaching method was tested on each group of 15 learners, which resulted in 45 learners per school, and the total number of participants was 180 when four schools were combined. A pre-experimental and post-test research design was employed to identify effective teaching methods for Agro-ecology among Grade 10 learners in Limpopo and Eastern Cape provinces. Analysis of covariate was used to test the hypothesis that (1) learners’ content knowledge on climate change and food security would differ with teaching methods, (2) the project-based and demonstration teaching methods would improve learners’ content knowledge because the project-based and demonstration methods are more practical, and learners learn better through these methods. The results showed that learners in the project-based and demonstration groups had significantly higher scores than those in the lecture (p < 0.05). The findings suggest that incorporating project-based teaching methods in secondary schools can improve learners’ performance and skills in Agricultural Sciences.
Marine Stewardship Council Certification in Finland and Russia: Global Standards and Local Practices
Authors: Tulaeva Svetlana , Tysiachniouk Maria , Pappila Minna , Tynkkynen Minni
Published: February 2023

The state of seafood resources around the world has been declining for the last 50 years. There are multiple global, regional, and national regulatory arrangements that make an effort to revert this situation. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is a voluntary global instrument, believed to foster sustainability in commercial fishing practices. This paper analyzes the institutionalization of MSC in Finland and Russia, and highlights how MSC as a global standard adapts to the different local contexts. It also shows which other global regulatory arrangements contribute to regulating fish production and what are the specifics of interaction between them. For the analysis of the MSC scheme, this paper uses the governance generating network (GGN) theory, which has been widely applied to the research on the FSC forest certification scheme and oil sector. The GGN lens helps to analyze the generative capacity of multiple global regulatory instruments including MSC in the Baltic Sea (Finland) and the Barents Sea (Russia). Qualitative methodology, such as semi-structured interviews with the same interview guide, document analysis, and participant observations were used in both Finland and Russia. We show that several GGNs are contributing to fishing regulations, e.g., the implementation of MSC in both countries is facilitated by multiple international organizations and conventions, which were signed prior to the creation of the MSC scheme. The limited added value of MSC certification is observed in both Finland and Russia: MSC ensures economic stability of certified companies and contributes to biodiversity conservation.
A Review of Different Components of the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS)
Authors: Nigam Nikhil , Singh Dhirendra Pratap , Choudhary Jaytrilok
Published: February 2023

Traffic congestion is a serious challenge in urban areas. So, to address this challenge, the intelligent traffic management system (ITMS) is used to manage traffic on road networks. Managing traffic helps to focus on environmental impacts as well as emergency situations. However, the ITMS system has many challenges in analyzing scenes of complex traffic. New technologies such as computer vision (CV) and artificial intelligence (AI) are being used to solve these challenges. As a result, these technologies have made a distinct identity in the surveillance industry, particularly when it comes to keeping a constant eye on traffic scenes. There are many vehicle attributes and existing approaches that are being used in the development of ITMS, along with imaging technologies. In this paper, we reviewed the ITMS-based components that describe existing imaging technologies and existing approaches on the basis of their need for developing ITMS. The first component describes the traffic scene and imaging technologies. The second component talks about vehicle attributes and their utilization in existing vehicle-based approaches. The third component explains the vehicle’s behavior on the basis of the second component’s outcome. The fourth component explains how traffic-related applications can assist in the management and monitoring of traffic flow, as well as in the reduction of congestion and the enhancement of road safety. The fifth component describes the different types of ITMS applications. The sixth component discusses the existing methods of traffic signal control systems (TSCSs). Aside from these components, we also discuss existing vehicle-related tools such as simulators that work to create realistic traffic scenes. In the last section named discussion, we discuss the future development of ITMS and draw some conclusions. The main objective of this paper is to discuss the possible solutions to different problems during the development of ITMS in one place, with the help of components that would play an important role for an ITMS developer to achieve the goal of developing efficient ITMS.
Improving the Visualization of the Adrenal Veins Using Virtual Monoenergetic Images from Dual-Energy Computed Tomography before Adrenal Venous Sampling
Authors: Wang Yu , Chen Xiaohong , Lu Guoxiong , Su Yun , Yang Lingjie , Shi Guangzi , Zhang Fang , Zhuo Jiayi , Duan Xiaohui , Hu Huijun
Published: February 2023

(1) Background: This study explored the optimal energy level in advanced virtual monoenergetic images (VMI+) from dual-energy computed tomography angiography (DE-CTA) for adrenal veins visualization before adrenal venous sampling (AVS). (2) Methods: Thirty-nine patients were included in this prospective single-center study. The CT value, noise, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) were measured in both adrenal veins and abdominal solid organs and were then compared between VMI+ within the range of 40–80 kiloelectron volt (keV). The visualization rate of the adrenal veins and the overall image quality of solid organs were subjectively compared among different keV VMI+. The AVS success rate was recorded for 20 patients. (3) Results: For the adrenal veins, 40 keV VMI+ had the peak CT value, noise and CNR (p < 0.05). Subjectively, the visualization rate was the highest at 40 keV (100% for the right adrenal vein, and 97.4% for the left adrenal vein) (p < 0.05). For solid organs, the CT value, noise and CNR at 50 keV were lower than those at 40 keV (p < 0.05), but the SNR was similar between 40 keV and 50 keV. The overall subjective image quality of solid organs at 50 keV was the best (p < 0.05). The AVS success rate was 95%. (4) Conclusions: For VMI+, 40 keV was the preferential energy level to obtain a high visualization rate of the adrenal veins and a high success rate of AVS, while 50 keV was the favorable energy level for the depiction of abdominal organs.
Co-Occurrence of Mycotoxins in Feed for Cattle, Pigs, Poultry, and Sheep in Navarra, a Region of Northern Spain
Authors: Muñoz-Solano Borja , González-Peñas Elena
Published: February 2023

Mycotoxins, toxic compounds produced by fungi on raw materials, such as cereals, represent a serious health hazard. Animals are exposed to them mainly through the ingestion of contaminated feed. This study presents data about the presence and co-occurrence of nine mycotoxins: aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, and G2, ochratoxins A and B, zearalenone (ZEA), deoxynivalenol (DON), and sterigmatocystin (STER), in 400 samples of compound feed for cattle, pigs, poultry, and sheep (100 samples each) collected in Spain (2019–2020). Aflatoxins, ochratoxins, and ZEA were quantified using a previously validated HPLC method using fluorescence detection; whereas DON and STER were quantified using ELISA. Moreover, the obtained results were compared with those obtained in this country and published in the last 5 years. The mycotoxin presence in Spanish feed, especially for ZEA and DON, has been demonstrated. The maximum individual levels found were: AFB1: 6.9 µg/kg in a sample of feed for poultry; OTA: 65.5 µg/kg in a sample of feed for pigs, DON: 887 µg/kg in a sample of feed for sheep, and ZEA: 816 µg/kg in a sample of feed for pigs. Nevertheless, regulated mycotoxins appear, in general, at levels below those regulated by the EU; in fact, the percentage of samples containing concentrations above these limits was very low (from 0% for DON to 2.5% for ZEA). The co-occurrence of mycotoxins has also been demonstrated: 63.5% of the analyzed samples presented detectable levels of two to five mycotoxins. Due to the fact that the distribution of mycotoxins in raw materials can change greatly from year to year with climate conditions or market globalization, regular mycotoxin monitorization in feed is needed to prevent the integration of contaminated materials in the food chain.
Factors Associated with COVID-19 Death in a High-Altitude Peruvian Setting during the First 14 Months of the Pandemic: A Retrospective Multicenter Cohort Study in Hospitalized Patients
Authors: Concha-Velasco Fátima , Moncada-Arias Ana G. , Antich María K. , Delgado-Flores Carolina J. , Ramírez-Escobar Cesar , Ochoa-Linares Marina , Velásquez-Cuentas Lucio , Dueñas de la Cruz Homero , Loyola Steev
Published: February 2023

Risk factors for COVID-19 death in high-altitude populations have been scarcely described. This study aimed to describe risk factors for COVID-19 death in three referral hospitals located at 3399 m in Cusco, Peru, during the first 14 months of the pandemic. A retrospective multicenter cohort study was conducted. A random sample of ~50% (1225/2674) of adult hospitalized patients who died between 1 March 2020 and 30 June 2021 was identified. Of those, 977 individuals met the definition of death by COVID-19. Demographic characteristics, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, invasive respiratory support (IRS), disease severity, comorbidities, and clinical manifestation at hospital admission were assessed as risk factors using Cox proportional-hazard models. In multivariable models adjusted by age, sex, and pandemic periods, critical disease (vs. moderate) was associated with a greater risk of death (aHR: 1.27; 95%CI: 1.14–1.142), whereas ICU admission (aHR: 0.39; 95%CI: 0.27–0.56), IRS (aHR: 0.37; 95%CI: 0.26–0.54), the ratio of oxygen saturation (ROX) index ≥ 5.3 (aHR: 0.87; 95%CI: 0.80–0.94), and the ratio of SatO2/FiO2 ≥ 122.6 (aHR: 0.96; 95%CI: 0.93–0.98) were associated with a lower risk of death. The risk factors described here may be useful in assisting decision making and resource allocation.
Smart City and Well-Being: Opinions by the Guest Editors
Authors: Arghittu Antonella , Balletto Ginevra , Dettori Marco
Published: February 2023

As with technology, the concept of the Smart City has evolved over time in line with digitisation processes and the changing needs of cities and their inhabitants [...]
Sustainable Development in Algeria’s Urban Areas: Population Growth and Land Consumption
Authors: Bounoua Lahouari , Bachir Nora , Souidi Hanane , Bahi Hicham , Lagmiri Souad , Khebiza Mohamed Yacoubi , Nigro Joseph , Thome Kurt
Published: February 2023

We analyzed the urban development sustainability in five major urban areas of Algeria by the standard of the UN Sustainability Development Goal indicator SDG 11.3.1, which focuses on the ratio of land consumption rate to population growth rate. We utilized the annual global artificial impervious area (GAIA) dataset to characterize land-use and population data from the two censuses carried out by the National Office of Statistics (ONS) for 2008 and 2018. We discuss the prevailing relationship between urban land consumption rate and population growth rate at the smallest territorial and population census unit scale. We confirm that the indicator SDG 11.3.1 is nonlinear and that while, for example, the wilaya of Tlemcen as a whole appears to be on a sustainable path, twenty-one of its communes are not. We found that overall, and for most of its communes, the wilaya of Oran seems to have an urban land use commensurable to its population growth, but in the wilaya of Algiers, out of fifty-seven communes, only fourteen have a tendency towards sustainable development. However, the latter wilaya hosts the country’s capital and includes government buildings that are uninhabited but are accounted for as land consumed, and as such, the relationship between urban land consumption and population growth is biased. The wilaya of Annaba showed large discrepancies in terms of land use and population growth rates, and the evolution of these quantities is not homogenous across communes and not sustainable. In the Saharan wilaya of Ghardaia, the development is not homogeneous in all communes, with smaller communes undergoing buildup increases of more than 150% over the decade. Finally, in all communes where population growth exceeded urban land growth, there will be overcrowding, an aspect neither the SDG 11.3.1 nor the impervious surface per capita indicator captures. This result, in addition to other limitations, makes SDG 11.3.1 incomplete for the determination of the sustainable development in urban areas.
Tropism of Puumala orthohantavirus and Endoparasite Coinfection in the Bank Vole Reservoir
Authors: Schlohsarczyk Elfi K. , Drewes Stephan , Koteja Paweł , Röhrs Susanne , Ulrich Rainer G. , Teifke Jens P. , Herden Christiane
Published: February 2023

In Europe, most cases of human hantavirus disease are caused by Puumala orthohantavirus (PUUV) transmitted by bank voles (Clethrionomys glareolus, syn. Myodes glareolus), in which PUUV causes inconspicuous infection. Little is known about tropism and endoparasite coinfections in PUUV-infected reservoir and spillover-infected rodents. Here, we characterized PUUV tropism, pathological changes and endoparasite coinfections. The voles and some non-reservoir rodents were examined histologically, immunohistochemically, by in situ hybridization, indirect IgG enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. PUUV RNA and anti-PUUV antibodies were detected simultaneously in a large proportion of the bank voles, indicating persistent infection. Although PUUV RNA was not detected in non-reservoir rodents, the detection of PUUV-reactive antibodies suggests virus contact. No specific gross and histological findings were detected in the infected bank voles. A broad organ tropism of PUUV was observed: kidney and stomach were most frequently infected. Remarkably, PUUV was detected in cells lacking the typical secretory capacity, which may contribute to the maintenance of virus persistence. PUUV-infected wild bank voles were found to be frequently coinfected with Hepatozoon spp. and Sarcocystis (Frenkelia) spp., possibly causing immune modulation that may influence susceptibility to PUUV infection or vice versa. The results are a prerequisite for a deeper understanding of virus–host interactions in natural hantavirus reservoirs.
Factors Affecting Vaccine Attitudes Influenced by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Altman Jessica D. , Miner Dashiell S. , Lee Abigail A. , Asay Aaron E. , Nielson Bryce U. , Rose Agnes M. , Hinton Kaitlyn , Poole Brian D.
Published: February 2023

The development of vaccines has significantly contributed to the success of disease prevention. However, there has been a sharp decline in immunization rates since COVID-19 spread globally. Seemingly overnight, the world shut down and most non-essential medical procedures were postponed. Since the COVID-19 vaccine became available, and the world started going back to normal these vaccine rates have not recovered. In this paper, we review the published literature to explore how convenience factors, perceived risk of vaccination, media or anti-vaccination ideals/movements, and healthcare professionals affect an individual’s compliance to be vaccinated to better understand the factors that contribute to the change in overall vaccination rates.
Within-Country Inequality in COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage: A Scoping Review of Academic Literature
Authors: Bergen Nicole , Johns Nicole E. , Chang Blanc Diana , Hosseinpoor Ahmad Reza
Published: February 2023

Since December 2020, COVID-19 vaccines have become increasingly available to populations around the globe. A growing body of research has characterised inequalities in COVID-19 vaccination coverage. This scoping review aims to locate, select and assess research articles that report on within-country inequalities in COVID-19 vaccination coverage, and to provide a preliminary overview of inequality trends for selected dimensions of inequality. We applied a systematic search strategy across electronic databases with no language or date restrictions. Our inclusion criteria specified research articles or reports that analysed inequality in COVID-19 vaccination coverage according to one or more socioeconomic, demographic or geographic dimension of inequality. We developed a data extraction template to compile findings. The scoping review was carried out using the PRISMA-ScR checklist. A total of 167 articles met our inclusion criteria, of which half (n = 83) were conducted in the United States. Articles focused on vaccine initiation, full vaccination and/or receipt of booster. Diverse dimensions of inequality were explored, most frequently relating to age (n = 127 articles), race/ethnicity (n = 117 articles) and sex/gender (n = 103 articles). Preliminary assessments of inequality trends showed higher coverage among older population groups, with mixed findings for sex/gender. Global research efforts should be expanded across settings to understand patterns of inequality and strengthen equity in vaccine policies, planning and implementation.
Parental COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy for Children and Its Influencing Factors: A Riyadh-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Almuqbil Mansour , Al-Asmi Rama , AlRamly Samar , Hijazi Noor , Alotaibi Hailah , AlMubarak Ashwaq , AlAnezi Kholoud , Al-Rowaili Maha , Al-Yamani Mohammed , Duwaidi Badr Sami , Alshammari Dalal Rahil , Alabdulsalam Abdullah Mohammad , Almutairi Jamelah Abdualrhman , Alasmari Fayez Mohammad , Asdaq Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin
Published: February 2023

It is well known that vaccination is the best clinical approach for successfully controlling COVID-19 infection. Understanding the disparities in COVID-19 vaccination apprehension among parents in different societies is crucial for effectively implementing COVID-19 vaccination programs. This observational cross-sectional study was carried out in the Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia between February and April 2022. The validated questionnaire was shared with parents who had children between the ages of five and eleven years. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Multinomial regression analysis was conducted to determine the factors significantly affecting vaccine-use decisions. Of the 699 participants, 83% of the mothers were between the ages of 35 and 44 years, 67% were university educated, and only 14% were healthcare workers. A large proportion of parents, with an age range of 18–34 years (p = 0.001), and those with a higher income group (p = 0.014), demonstrated significant vaccine hesitancy. Further, parents who received one or two vaccination doses were significantly (p = 0.02) more hesitant than those who received more than two doses of the vaccine. Furthermore, a significantly (p = 0.002) high percentage of parents who follow the Ministry of Health (MOH) guidelines for personal preventive measures were hesitant about their children’s vaccination. Concerns about side effects (31.4%) and a lack of safety data (31.2%) on the COVID-19 vaccines were the two most significant reasons for parents to develop vaccine hesitancy. Social media (24.3%), poor perceived immunity (16.3 %), and news articles (15.5%) were the top three contributors to this hesitancy. Vaccinated parents were 8.21 times more likely to be vaccination-hesitant than non-vaccinated parents. Additionally, parents with less education and a COVID-19-positive child at home increased the odds of vaccine hesitancy by 1.66 and 1.48 times, respectively. Overall, one-third of the parents were not prepared to vaccinate their children, and one-quarter of the respondents had not decided about vaccination. This study shows that parents in Riyadh are generally reluctant to vaccinate their children against COVID-19. As social media is a primary source of information for parents, public health professionals should utilize the platform to encourage parents to support vaccine acceptance.
Freshwater Diversity of Zooplankton from Mexico: Historical Review of Some of the Main Groups
Authors: Cervantes-Martínez Adrián , Durán Ramírez Carlos Alberto , Elías-Gutiérrez Manuel , García-Morales Alma E. , Gutiérrez-Aguirre Martha , Jaime Sarahi , Macek Miroslav , Maeda-Martínez Alejandro M. , Martínez-Jerónimo Fernando , Mayén-Estrada Rosaura , Medina-Durán Jorge Humberto , Montes-Ortiz Lucía , Olvera-Bautista Jovanny Fernando Yonatan , Romero-Niembro Víctor Manuel , Suárez-Morales Eduardo
Published: February 2023

In this review, we include rotifers, copepods, and cladocerans, including other groups not usually deemed as zooplankters: i.e., protists, acari, and large branchiopods. The objectives of this study were to integrate the dispersed literature on the taxonomy and diversity of these freshwater zooplankton groups and to explain (1) how these contributions can be arranged in distinct historical periods and (2) how this knowledge has allowed the detection of exotic and threatened species. We divided the freshwater zooplankton studies in Mexico into three historical periods: the first one comprised the 1840s to the 1940s when foreign researchers carried out most studies during several expeditions. Spanish researchers promoted surveys on different zooplankton taxa at the end of this first period. The second period, from the early 1950s to the end of the 1990s of the XX century, showed a remarkably increased research activity in its last ten years only (that is, during the 1990s to 2000), represented by contributions of a new generation of Mexican zooplanktologists. This period yielded more complete zooplankton listings and detailed morphological descriptions of rotifers, cladocerans, copepods, and large branchiopods. The third period started from the year 2000 to date. During this time, listings and online faunistic baselines based on integrative taxonomy have been the primary trend. An account of exotic zooplankters and conservation issues of several native species are discussed. The results of this review show that the knowledge of the freshwater zooplankton of this country has increased significantly over the last 40 years, with at least 408 first records of species for Mexico. Currently, the knowledge of Mexican freshwater zooplankton is among the most complete in the world. However, it is estimated that only a small fraction of the true diversity has been documented.
Combined Application of Hydrogeological and Geoelectrical Study in Groundwater Exploration in Karst-Granite Areas, Jiangxi Province
Authors: Lubang Jacob , Liu Haifei , Chen Rujun
Published: February 2023

Drinking water shortage is a major concern in villages across southern Jiangxi, and this has impacted economic and social development. In order to address this challenge, groundwater prospecting was carried out in the villages under the support of Drinking Water Safety Project of China Geological Survey. In this study, we present two example sites in Ningdu County selected to demonstrate the combined hydrogeological survey, and the direct current electrical resistivity method was utilized for the present study for groundwater exploration in karst-granite distribution areas. First, a hydrogeological study was effectively used to delineate shallow severely weathered structural fissures as prospective target water-bearing beds. Then, a direct current electrical resistivity survey was used to confirm the distribution, thickness scale, and water-bearing features. The structural fractured zone whose distribution and trend were first established through hydrogeological surveys and whose development characteristics and water-richness were investigated by the direct current electrical resistivity method is the target layer for water exploration in the karst-granite rock areas. The water-bearing fracture zone shows a groove or strip-shape low resistivity anomaly and can be identified in its aquifer position according to its IP half decay time (Th), apparent polarizability (ηs), and apparent resistivity (ρs). The findings demonstrate that the above methods were successful in locating water potential areas, providing information for comparison and accurate borehole positioning. The results of the subsequent drilling and pumping tests supported the interpretation of the geophysical exploration data, and the water output from both boreholes met the objectives of this study. This groundwater search might serve as a guide for future exploration projects in similar areas.
Ozonização de grãos de milheto pérola (Pennisetum glaucum) com foco na segurança do alimento
Authors: Carvalho Grazielly Aparecida Ferreira , Gonçalves Clarissa Anne , Da Silva Bianca Rocha , Barboza Evelin Lessa , Dias-Martins Amanda Mattos , Parrella Nádia Nardely Lacerda Durães , De Carvalho Carlos Wanderlei Piler , Trombete Felipe Machado
Published: February 2023

A ozonização gasosa aplicada à descontaminação microbiológica e química em grãos de cereais tem grande potencial de aplicação na indústria de armazenamento, transporte e processamento, aumentando assim a segurança no consumo dos produtos derivados dessas matérias-primas. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a influência do gás ozônio nas características físico-químicas e no potencial de germinação de grãos de milheto pérola, quando estes são submetidos a diferentes condições de exposição ao O3 de forma que não afete a qualidade tecnológica dos grãos. Os tratamentos aplicados no milheto não causaram diferença significativa (p> 0,05) nos parâmetros físico-químicos (umidade, acidez e cor instrumental), somente uma amostra ozonizada diferiu da amostra controle (p< 0,05) quanto a coloração. No teste de germinação, verificou-se que o tratamento controle não diferiu dos tratamentos P1, P2 e P3 (p> 0,05) e os tratamentos P4, P5 e P6, diferiram do tratamento controle (p <0,05). Assim, nas condições avaliadas neste estudo, é recomendado a ozonização de milheto em concentrações de até 400 mg de O3/Kg, não afetando a qualidade dos grãos.
FIRM SIZE MEMODERASI CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY DAN GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PADA NILAI PERUSAHAAN
Authors: Sastrawan Rahman , Perdhana Ariefanda Iqbal , Hendreo Chornolius
Published: February 2023

The establishment of a company can advance the economy and improve people's welfare. However, companies are also required to be able to increase the welfare of shareholders by increasing the value of the company. There are several factors that influence company value, namely corporate social responsibility (CSR) and good corporate governance (GCG). This study aims to see how much influence CSR and GCG have on company value, while firm size is a moderating variable for companies registered at CGPI for the 2017-2021 implementation period. This study uses the method of clarity (explanation) with secondary data (financial reports and CGPI data). Hypothesis testing uses the WarpPLS application with the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach. The results of the study show that CSR carried out by companies does not have a significant impact on firm value even though it is reinforced by firm size, while GCG influences firm value by strengthening firm size. This research is useful as a research reference in the field of accounting, as well as providing information in making investment decisions in a company.

Key words: Corporate Social Responsibility, Good Corporate Governance, Company Size, Company
The Astronaut Center of China 90-d Head-Down Bed Rest: Overview, Countermeasures, and Effects
Authors: Wang Linjie , Li Zhili , Liu Shujuan , Zhang Jianfeng , Dai Xiaoqian , Dai Zhongquan , Xu Chong , Wang Yanlei , Zang Peng , Guo Zhifeng , Qu Lina , Li Yinghui
Published: February 2023

Countermeasures in weightlessness are a predominant technique for long-term residency in space. Head-down bed rest (HDBR) has long been used to simulate the physiological effects of spaceflight and test the efficacy of countermeasures. In 2019, the Astronaut Center of China (ACC) has held a 90-d HDBR on the effects of exercises’ intervention. Thirty-six subjects were recruited and randomized into 5 intervention groups: (a) control, (b) aerobic exercises, (c) resistance exercises, (d) concurrent aerobic and lower load resistance exercises, and (e) concurrent aerobic and high-load resistance exercises. Moreover, exercise interventions were performed in supine or 6° head-down tilt. They were provided with plain medical, psychological, and nutritional supports during the experiment. In addition, cardiovascular and pulmonary functions, muscle strength, bone density, and neuro–immune–endocrine functions were assessed over time. Subjects were monitored by clinical evaluations, psychological assessments, and nutritional status evaluations. All subjects spent 138 d in the bed rest study laboratory and received 2 follow-up tests per 3 months in the home recovery period. It was found that exercises in the 4 groups were effective interventions for aerobic capacity compared with control. The resistance exercises or concurrent aerobic and high-load resistance exercises improved isometric maximal voluntary contraction. However, the protection against bone loss still needs further exploration. Appropriate psychosocial and nutrition support techniques are worth to be reinforced.
Complex Method of Rehabilitation Therapy after Early Termination of Pregnancy
Authors: Можейко Л.Ф.
Published: February 2023

Важной составляющей сохранения женского репродуктивного здоровья является предупреждение нежелательной беременности. Известно, что ежегодно в мире 56 млн беременностей заканчиваются медицинским абортом. В Республике Беларусь проблема абортов особенно актуальна, поскольку, по статистике, на каждые 100 беременностей приходится примерно 26,6 аборта, причем в мировом рейтинге Беларусь занимает 5-е место по количеству абортов. Искусственное прерывание нежелательной беременности приводит к серьезным последствиям (бесплодие, невынашивание, нарушения менструального цикла, воспалительные заболевания женских половых органов). Доказано, что дети от матерей с искусственным прерыванием беременности в анамнезе чаще рождаются в состоянии асфиксии, с нарушениями мозгового кровообращения и другой патологией, что способствует увеличению детской заболеваемости и смертности. Более того, осложнения медицинского аборта в структуре материнской заболеваемости и смертности достигают 15–30%. Экономический ущерб от последствий абортов и связанной с ними гинекологической патологии ежегодно составляет 24 трлн бел. руб.

An important component of women’s reproductive health is the prevention of unwanted pregnancies. It is known that annually in the world 56 million pregnancies end in medical abortion. In the Republic of Belarus, the problem of abortion is especially relevant, since according to statistics, there are about 26.6 abortions for every 100 pregnancies, and in the world ranking Belarus ranks 5th in terms of the number of abortions. Artificial termination of an unwanted pregnancy leads to serious consequences (infertility, miscarriage, menstrual irregularities, inflammatory diseases of the female genital organs). It has been proven that children from mothers with a history of artificial termination of pregnancy are more often born in a state of asphyxia, with cerebrovascular accidents and other pathologies, which contributes to an increase in child morbidity and mortality. Moreover, complications of medical abortion in the structure of maternal morbidity and mortality reach 15–30%. The economic damage from the consequences of abortions and associated gynecological pathology annually amounts to 24 trillion rubles.
OS CONFLITOS EM PERSPECTIVA: UMA ANÁLISE DOS METODOS JUDICIAIS E EXTRAJUDICIAIS A PARTIS DA CONJUGAÇÃO COM PRECEDENTES PROCESSUAIS
Authors: Rogério Venâncio dos Santos Paulo
Published: February 2023

Id The methods for solving State and extra-State conflicts and their readptation to the growing and marginal contexto in the face of the demands of controversies versus offers of adequate solutions to emergency conflicts arising from citizenship relations. Na importante fact is to highligth here the protagonism, the players in this assertion, the socalled legatee means, sometimes presenting themselves as a state-judge, sometimes presaenting themselves as a paraestatal entity, either by coercive force or by the guaranteeing logico f the solution in the satisfaction of the amount claimed after the conviction within the couterpart evidence game. It is true that such a solution has been a paradox nowadays, because When we analyse the structure, here understood as the social fabric and the procedural situation involved move-ments of the method itself, it is observed, in short, that these ways have beem shown to miti- gate the desired past resultant.It was also observed that the solutions through the self-composition of the parties have had a beneficial effect for sociable media, as the permanente possibility of prioritizing the post-demand solution is com combined, enjoying the future possibility of resuming intersubjective relations, and also adding valves to this list added to the entire Society involved in procedural terms.The inductive method is used, where preliminar bibliographical and documentar research were carried out, especially in what converges to the theme in question.
MARKETING COMO OPÇÃO NA CONSTRUÇÃO DE RELACIONAMENTO COM CLIENTES
Authors: da Silva Alves Thamires
Published: February 2023

This study aimed to identify and describe the marketing strategies adopted by companies that aim to establish a lasting bond with their customers, with the aim of transforming them into allies in the search for continuous improvements in products and services. It also sought to highlight the return that these strategies can bring to the business, in addition to describing what companies do to understand their customers, aiming to develop close relationships with them, in order to constantly satisfy and even exceed their expectations. At first, the study describes the changes in the objective, focus and concept of marketing over the years, addressing how the relationship between companies and customers was and how it is seen, then the marketing strategies that companies have adopted with a view to creating and establishing a lasting relationship with their customers are discussed and, finally, the return that can be obtained by companies that seek to establish a consistent and lasting relationship with their customers is addressed. The conclusions indicate that, currently, customer loyalty and the lifetime value they represent are essential factors for companies, and that customers are preferring companies that, in addition to satisfying their needs, seek to establish a long-term relationship.
Employee support: Where have we come from, and where are we going?
Authors: Tehrani Noreen , Hesketh Ian
Published: February 2023

Peer involvement has been supporting people experiencing mental health and other psychosocial problems for over a hundred years. As the influence of peers increases in primary and secondary health care as well as within organisations, there is a need to evaluate the effectiveness of using peers to deliver support for a range of psychosocial conditions. This paper reviews the emergence of peer support from the United Kingdom’s social welfare and the American social justice movements. There are some well-established benefits to taking support as close as possible to those in need through peers provide clinical support without adequate training and assistance. Whilst this paper was written with policing in mind, the principles would apply to any organisation considering introducing a peer support program.