bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Theory of estimation of parameters and genetic values under mixed models
Authors: José Raúl Pérez González , David Daniel Morales Valladares
Published: March 2024

In animal breeding, it is essential to know genetic parameters such as heritability, with the aim of being able to predict genetic values (GV) and efficiently direct selection programs. A mixed model refers to those cases where the researcher considers fixed and random factors in a statistical model. Models widely used in the area of animal genetic improvement are the reproductive model and the animal model, which consider the reproductive or animal factor as random and a group of non-genetic effects as fixed. These mixed models allow us to obtain both heritability values (h2) for a trait, as well as genetic predictions such as the expected progeny difference (EPDs) or the predicted transmission ability (PTA) for each animal. An example of birth weight (BW) in cattle was used to calculate the VG, h2 and e2 using a mixed model, with a fixed and a random factor. The ANOVA, ML and REML methods were used to calculate h2, e2 and the VG first using all the information and subsequently assuming the last lost data, under a reproductive model and an animal model. The results found using the 3 methods were the same for REML and ANOVA in balanced data and different for the 3 methods in unbalanced data, where in the unbalanced case the ANOVA estimated a negative variance component, therefore, it can be concluded that estimate genetic values and parameters using ANOVA, ML and REML, but with the risk of estimating negative variance components using ANOVA or null (or overestimated) heritabilities with likelihood-based methods when the data structure or model is not the same correct.
Results on Extremal Graph Theoretic Questions for Q-Ary Vectors
Authors: Encz Koppány , Marits Márton , Váli Benedek , Weisz Máté
Published: March 2024

A 𝑞-graph with 𝑒 edges and 𝑛 vertices is defined as an 𝑒 × 𝑛 matrix with entries from {0, … , 𝑞}, such that each row of the matrix (called a 𝑞-edge) contains exactly two nonzero entries. If 𝐻 is a 𝑞-graph, then 𝐻 is said to contain an 𝑠-copy of the ordinary graph 𝐹, if a set 𝑆 of 𝑞-edges can be selected from 𝐻 such that their intersection graph is isomorphic to 𝐹, and for any vertex 𝑣 of 𝑆 and any two incident edges 𝑒, 𝑓 ∈ 𝑆 the sum of the entries of 𝑒 and 𝑓 is at least 𝑠. The extremal number ex(𝑛, 𝐹, 𝑞, 𝑠) is defined as the maximal number of edges in an 𝑛-vertex 𝑞-graph such that it does not contain contain an 𝑠-copy of the forbidden graph 𝐹.

In the present paper, we reduce the problem of finding ex(𝑛, 𝐹, 𝑞, 𝑞 + 1) for even 𝑞 to the case 𝑞 = 2, and determine the asymptotics of ex(𝑛, 𝐶2𝑘+1, 𝑞, 𝑞 + 1).
ENHANCING ECOLOGICAL CORRIDORS IN RURAL AREAS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR LANDSCAPE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT IN LESZNO COMMUNE IN CENTRAL POLAND
Authors:   Department of Environmental Protection and Dendrology, Institute of Horticultural Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW, Nowoursynowska 166, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland, Fornal-Pieniak Beata , Żarska Barbara ,   Department of Environmental Protection and Dendrology, Institute of Horticultural Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW, Nowoursynowska 166, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland, Szumigała Paweł ,   Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Agronomy, Horticulture and Bioengineering, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Dąbrowskiego 159, 60-594 Poznań, Poland, Brona Katarzyna ,   Department of Environmental Protection and Dendrology, Institute of Horticultural Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW, Nowoursynowska 166, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland, Szumigała Karolina ,   Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Agronomy, Horticulture and Bioengineering, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Dąbrowskiego 159, 60-594 Poznań, Poland, Stangierska Dagmara ,   Department of Pomology and Horticulture Economics, Institute of Horticultural Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW, Nowoursynowska 166, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
Published: March 2024

Aim of the study: The paper presents the research aimed at recognition, evaluation, and improvement of ecological connectivity within the area of Leszno commune area, focusing on the establishment of new ecological corridors and the enhancement of existing ones in rural area adjacent to forest ecosystems, part of the Kampinoska Primeval Forest belonging to the Kampinoski National Park, Central Poland, in the middle of Central European Lowland. Material and methods: The desk research consisted of two sections: prior to the field study and after the field study. During the field research, the study area, located in the middle and south parts of Leszno municipality in Poland, was observed and documented. The original methodical approach has been used, applying the division of the study area into landscape units for further detailed analysis, and enabling precise addressing of recommendations. By assessing vegetation cover, dominant vegetation levels, and their continuity within and beyond agricultural units, important insights on the ecological value of each unit were gained. Results and conclusions: Negative impact of roads on ecological corridors was identified as a major challenge. The importance of vegetation along roads and within habitat passages in mitigating the ecological isolation was recognized. Enhancing vegetation cover and creating various types of green corridors – as linear, stepping stones, and landscape ones – connecting forests, and also along roads, while maintaining a zone free of high vegetation directly next to road (due to the requirement of maintaining visibility for drivers), are proposed as measures to mitigate road impacts, preserve connectivity, and promote the movement of species.
Dental Care among adults age 65 and older: United States, 2022
Authors: Cohen Robin , Bottoms-McClain Lauren
Published: March 2024

This report provides health data from the National Center for Health Statistics.
Conflict Resolution Peace and Africa's Quest for Development
Authors: Adefarasin Victor
Published: March 2024

Africa is very rich both in human and natural resources. However, despite this, she is poor, undeveloped and impoverished as a result of crises, such as: political, religious, ethnic, cultural among others, which of course, affect her peace and quest for development. It is instructive and expedient to point it out that, no society can develop under strife, whatever may be the its source. A society that is conflict-ridden is not likely to get the peace that is predominantly necessary for development in all spheres of human activity. In order to achieve its intended objective, the paper discusses peace, conflict resolutions, meaning, features and dimensions of development. Also, some proposed recommendations are equally made. The paper concludes that, for Africa to develop, and join the comity of nations, there should be conflict resolutions and peace, this is because, peace is a necessary ingredient, sine qua non, hallmark and a great catalyst for true and all-round development.
Mechanical characteristics of geogrids produced from recycled polyester
Authors: Mehrjardi G. T. , Fuentes R. , Detert O.
Published: March 2024

The use of recycled polyester (rPET) in construction materials offers significant benefits, including energy conservation, cost reduction, and decreased solid waste. This study compares the performance of rPET with that of virgin polyester (vPET) products. Therefore, two main testing programs including pull-out tests and creep performance tests were carried out in order to determine the interfacial properties of the geogrid-reinforced soil and time-dependent manner of the geogrids, respectively. Broadly speaking, this study showed that the performance of ‘rPET’ geogrid is comparable with ‘vPET’ geogrids. Pull-out tests revealed that pull-out resistance of both ‘vPET’ and ‘rPET’ geogrids were roughly the same and the ‘vPET’ geogrid mostly had lower dilation angles in comparison with ‘rPET’. Moreover, based on the performance creep tests, it was understood that the long-term mechanical behaviour of ‘rPET’ does not differ from the long-term behaviour of ‘vPET’ products.
Geotextile filters: from idealization to real behaviour (Giroud Lecture 2023)
Authors: Palmeira E. M.
Published: March 2024

Geotextiles have been used as filters in geotechnical and geoenvironmental works for decades. Despite their broad utilization, these filters still find obstacles to the expansion of their application in larger projects and under complex soil and flow conditions. However, environmental issues are increasingly pressing for a greater use of geotextile filters in substitution to natural granular materials. Even though many important studies in the literature have improved the understanding of soil-fluid-geotextile filter interaction, some issues still require thorough investigation aiming at a better understanding of the behaviour of geotextile filters and the development of better design methodologies. This paper discusses how geotextiles filters are expected to behave in the field and some contradictions between idealized and real behaviour. Concerns regarding the use of geotextile filters under severe and critical conditions and how filter malfunction can be avoided or minimised are also addressed as well as approaches available to predict filter behaviour. A broad investigation on geotextile filter behaviour under severe and critical conditions was carried out and shows that these filters have been very successful, particularly bearing in mind the small number of failures in comparison with the huge number of applications of geotextile filters.
Changes in EU ESG Policy and Response Measures for Korean Trade
Authors:   The Korea International Trade Research Institute, Kim Jong-Kwon
Published: March 2024

Purpose – By studying the global economic downturn and ESG management, we will examine how companies should prepare for ESG management. Accordingly, this study's purpose is to relate the correlation between changes in global ESG policies and Korean trade. Design/Methodology/Approach – Looking at the data, it was estimated that the market size growth rate related to global supply chain management was more than 12%, and would continue to increase by more than 12% every year. Meanwhile, the average value data from 2027 to 2028 was directly estimated by ARIMA (1, 1, 0) using data from The World Bank (2023) to calculate the forecast. Looking at this data, the average value from 2027 to 2028 is expected to increase by 12.16% in market size related to global supply chain management, continuing the increasing trend and expanding its scope. Findings – Korean trading companies will be able to expand business in relation to global ESG management in the future by estimating the growth rate of the market size related to global supply chain management. Research Implications – In accordance with policy changes in the EU and the US, Korean export companies need to prepare for ESG management. Therefore, Korean export companies must also prepare well for the EU's carbon border tax, the expansion of the supply chain due diligence law to the EU region including Germany, and policy changes related to electric vehicle subsidies in the United States.
Linking Authentic Leadership with Follower Outcomes: Mediating Roles of Follower’s Hope and Perceived Organizational Support
Authors:   The Korea International Trade Research Institute, Jun Ki-Ho , Lee Joong-Hak
Published: March 2024

Purpose – The primary objective of this study is to examine the impact of authentic leadership on follower outcomes. The research specifically aims to explore the role of two under-considered psychological factors – hope and perceived organizational support – in mediating the relationship between authentic leadership and its outcomes on followers. Design/Methodology/Approach – This study utilizes organizational support theory and hope theory as foundational frameworks. It employs an empirical approach to investigate how perceptions of authentic leadership influence followers’ individual motivational states and their perceived organizational support, ultimately affecting their outcomes. Findings – The research, which encompassed a study of 241 employees from various corporations in Korea, demonstrated that both hope and perceived organizational support significantly mediate the relationship between authentic leadership and follower outcomes. The results indicate that followers’ hope and their perception of organizational support play critical roles in linking authentic leadership to reduced turnover intentions and enhanced organizational citizenship behavior. Research Implications – This study contributes to the broader discourse on leadership and organizational behavior by highlighting the importance of psychological factors in the dynamics of leadership and its effects. The findings underscore the necessity of incorporating elements like hope and perceived organizational support in understanding and fostering effective leadership within organizations. The study also opens avenues for future research to explore these dynamics in different organizational contexts and cultures.
A Study on the International Competitiveness of Korea’s Export Products in the Thai Market
Authors:   The Korea International Trade Research Institute, La Kong-Woo , Kim Hee-Cheol , Zhao Yi-Lin
Published: March 2024

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to analyze the competitiveness of Korea’s export products against China, Japan, and Malaysia in the Thai market. Design/Methodology/Approach – The analysis tools used were RCA and TSI to the world and Thailand. Trade volume data was extracted using the UN Comtrade DB for 5 years (2018 to 2022) between Korea and its competitors. Through this analysis, this study examines how each country's competitiveness has changed and presents implications. Findings – The international competitiveness of Korean export products in the Thai market was analyzed using RCA and TSI indices with those of China, Japan, and Malaysia. As a result, Korea's products that were competitive in the global market and those that were competitive in the Thai market showed conflicting results. Products from China, Japan, and Malaysia also showed similar competitiveness. Research Implications – Regarding the degree of TSI in the global market for the analyzed items, Korea has an advantage in items in which it is traditionally strong, such as HS 8542 electronic integrated circuits and HS 8708 automobile parts. In the Thai market, items such as HS 7403 refined copper and copper alloy and HS 3304 cosmetics show strong performance.
Analysis of the Hotel Service Robot Market Trend Using Text Mining
Authors:   The Korea International Trade Research Institute, Kwon Han-Jo , Lee Kyu-Tae
Published: March 2024

Purpose – In order to identify the market trend of hotel service robots, this study aims to conduct a big data analysis using text mining by dividing it into pre-COVID-19, COVID-19, and post-COVID-19 periods. In other words, we will identify the issues in the hotel service robot market trend and make meaningful suggestions through network analysis and the centrality results of key texts, key correlations by period, and a comparison of co-occurring keywords. Design/Methodology/Approach – Frequency analysis and sentiment analysis were performed using texts from the major portal sites Daum, Naver, and Google, and QAP correlation analysis was performed to confirm the structure of the network for each period, including before COVID-19, during COVID-19, and after COVID-19 related to service robots. Lastly, co-occurrence keyword analysis was performed to identify interrelated keywords. Findings – The results of the analysis are as follows. As a result of the frequency analysis, before COVID-19, it was presented in the order of service, Seoul, and artificial intelligence; during COVID-19, service, Seoul, and introduction; and after COVID-19, service, market, and business. In addition, the results of the power centrality analysis show a similar structure to the betweenness centrality results. Third, as a result of QAP correlation analysis, it was confirmed to be statistically significant, from a minimum of .838 to a maximum of .951. Research Implications – Based on the analysis results, hotel managers will need solutions for food service as well as investments and improvements in service and robots, and will need to find ways to provide more value to customers.
Economic Policy Uncertainty, Political Connections, and Total Factor Productivity in China
Authors:   The Korea International Trade Research Institute, Sun Han , Kang Hyoung-Goo , Qiao Zihan
Published: March 2024

Purpose – This paper aims to elucidate the complex relationship between Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU) and Total Factor Productivity (TFP) in the context of Chinese A-share listed companies, exploring how various factors influenced this relationship from 2008 to 2020. Design/Methodology/Approach – Our research design utilizes a comprehensive dataset from Chinese A-share listed companies across various sectors to explore the impact of Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU) on Total Factor Productivity (TFP). We analyze a range of factors, including pollution intensity, manufacturing status, market indices, institutional attention, analyst coverage, internal control mechanisms, and bank shareholding. Findings – The findings provide a nuanced understanding of how Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU) impacts Total Factor Productivity (TFP) across Chinese A-share listed companies. Our analysis reveals that the influence of EPU on TFP is not uniform but varies significantly across different contexts, underscored by a variety of moderating factors. Among these, institutional attention and analyst coverage emerge as critical elements that shape the dynamics between EPU and TFP. Institutional attention, indicating the extent to which firms are monitored by regulatory bodies and investment institutions, plays a pivotal role in mitigating the negative effects of EPU. Research Implications – The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of strategic alignment in managing economic uncertainties. The study contributes to understanding the dynamics of economic policy uncertainties in a complex market like China, helping inform more effective policy and management strategies.
Infektionsschutz der Bevölkerung als Aufgabe der Gesundheitsämter – Teil II: Hygiene in medizinischen und in Gemeinschaftseinrichtungen
Authors:   Institut für Hygiene und Umweltmedizin, Justus Liebig Universität Gießen, Heudorf Ursel , Marcic Anne ,   Abteilung Infektionsschutz, Amt für Gesundheit Kiel, Steul Katrin ,   Institut für Arbeits-, Sozial- und Umweltmedizin, Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
Published: March 2024

Eine der zentralen Aufgaben der Gesundheitsämter ist der Infektionsschutz in der Bevölkerung. Hierzu werden im Infektionsschutzgesetz (IfSG) Aufgaben und Ziele sowie die rechtlichen Möglichkeiten der Umsetzung von Schutzmaßnahmen festgelegt, einschließlich der möglichen Einschränkung von Grundrechten, wo dies zum Schutz der Bevölkerung erforderlich ist. In diesem Beitrag sollen zunächst die Regelungen des Infektionsschutzgesetzes zur Hygiene in medizinischen und in Gemeinschaftseinrichtungen und die damit verbundenen Aufgaben der Gesundheitsämter vorgestellt werden. Im Anschluss werden beispielhaft das Vorgehen und die Erfahrungen aus dem Gesundheitsamt Frankfurt am Main bei der Beratung und Kontrolle dieser Einrichtungen vorgestellt und diskutiert.
Determination of Antimicrobial and Quorum Sensing Inhibition Potentials of Different Types of Berries from Rize
Authors: Üreyen Esertaş Ülkü Zeynep , Durukan İnci , Kılıç Ali Osman , Ekşi Saliha
Published: March 2024

Aim of the study: The rapid increase in antibiotic resistance in recent years poses a major threat to public health. Studies indicate that this resistance issue, expressed in alarming numbers, will lead to significant loss of life, particularly in the 2050s. Therefore, various fruits from the Rize province were screened in this study for their antimicrobial and anti-quorum sensing activities.

Area of study: The investigation took place in İkizdere, situated within the northern part of the Black Sea region in Rize, Türkiye.

Material and methods: While antimicrobial activities of the samples were measured by agar well diffusion method, quorum sensing activity was measured with an agar well and spectrophotometer.

Main results: The results of the study show that the Cornus mas plant has potential antimicrobial and quorum sensing properties.

Research highlights: It is thought that it will be important to investigate the different extracts and chemical properties of the Cornus mas plant.
The Determination of Harmful Hymenoptera and Lepidoptera Species in Forest Nurseries in the Western Black Sea Region of Türkiye
Authors: Öztürk Nuray , Yüksel Beşir , Baysal İsmail , Akbulut Süleyman
Published: March 2024

Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to determine the harmful Hymenoptera and Lepidoptera species in some forest nurseries between 2021 and 2022.

Area of study: The study areas were selected from forest nurseries located in the Western Black Sea Region of Türkiye.

Material and methods: Visual inspections were performed on plants, then larvae and gall samples were collected by hand and photographed on host plants. Gall wasps were reared with the galls and examined by scanning electron microscopy. Collected caterpillars and sawfly larvae samples were placed with the host plant in an insect rearing cage for adult emergence under constant conditions. The oak gall wasp was also identified by molecular methods.

Main results: In this study, four species of Hymenoptera and six species of Lepidoptera were determined. These are Dryocosmus kuriphilus, Diprion pini, Craesus septentrionalis, Hyphantria cunea, Euproctis chrysorrhoea, Calliteara pudibunda, Dioryctria simplicella, Phalera bucephala and Acronicta rumicis. The oak gall wasp was identified as Cynips quercusfolii with 97.87% identity.

Research highlights: Amog these species, C. septentrionalis was new record for the insect fauna of the Western Black Sea Region. In addition, C. pudibunda and P. bucephala were reported for the first time from Kastamonu province
Self-Management Applications For Improving The Productivity Of Adolescence At Risk Of HIV/AIDS
Authors: Herdiman Herdiman , Lindayani Linlin , Darmawati Irma
Published: March 2024

HIV/AIDS is a global health problem due to difficulty in spread detection. HIV spread is not visible directly, the symptoms will arise in 10-15 years. Adolescence is the period that is predicted as the highest exposure time in HIV. Self-management based on the mobile-phone app could be used to optimize the  adolescents’ protection ability in HIV/AIDS. This activity aims to improve adolescent soft skills on using cheap and effective mobile-phone apps to optimize adolescent productivity. Implementation methods are using online learning through video conference, focusing on the use of Self management applications: Smarter time on their activities and overview of HIV/AIDS. The results that they can understand the use of smarter time in time management and daily activity targets. Smarter time can be used as a reminder system. One of the recommended features is the focus mode that allows adolescents to manage the used apps in their mobile phones while being focused on activities without interruption of any other application activities especially social media. Increasing adolescent productivity also can increase positive behavior in leisure time and reduce the risk factors of HIV/AIDS.
Hemodialysis Therapy Compliance in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Authors: Wahyudi Yoppy Indra , Fitriana Lisna Anisa , Ningrum Tita Puspita , Natasya Natasya
Published: March 2024

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive and irreversible impairment or decrease in kidney function, occurring gradually over three months or more as a result of permanent damage to the kidney structure. One of the management for patients with CKD is hemodialysis therapy which replaces kidney function to eliminate the remnants of protein metabolism products and remove excess fluid and electrolytes through hemodialysis machines, and artificial kidneys (dialyzer). One of the major problems that contribute to failure in the management of hemodialysis therapy is patient compliance. Objective: This study was conducted to identify adherence to hemodialysis therapy in CKD patients in Bandung City Hospital. Methods: research design using descriptive analysis on 44 respondents with purposive sampling technique. Data collection using the End Stage Renal Disease–Adherence Questionnaire (ESRD-AQ) questionnaire. Univariate data analysis using frequency distribution. Results: In CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis therapy at the Bandung City Hospital as many as 33 respondents (75%) were compliant and 11 people (25%) were not compliant in undergoing hemodialysis therapy. The domains of adherence of CKD patients who were most adhered to by respondents were therapy attendance (75%), shortening duration (79.55%), length of time shortening therapy (79.55%), and medication adherence (52.27%). Conclusion: most of the patients were obedient in undergoing hemodialysis therapy. The suggestion from this study is that the hospital should include an assessment of the level of compliance of patients undergoing hemodialysis therapy as an additional domain in indicators of the quality of health services in the hemodialysis room of the Bandung City Hospital.
Judicialização em saúde e atuação defensorial em caso de insumo não incorporado: a demanda de Canabidiol na Defensoria Pública Federal de Salvador/BA durante a última década
Authors: Villas-Bôas Maria Elisa
Published: March 2024

Objective: To evaluate the performance of the Federal Public Defender's Office and the effectiveness of the juridification of health, as an instrument to guarantee access to the right, in the case of a non-standardized input (Cannabidiol), in the Salvador/Bahia unit. Methodology: a descriptive study with application of retrospective longitudinal method was carried out on the number of Cannabidiol claims that have reached the unit since the index case admitted in Brazil in 2014, its annual evolution and destination in the institution and in the court, until 2023. Results and discussion: there was a systematic growth in the number of cases, which doubled annually, especially from 2018 onwards, except in 2021. The percentage of judicialized lawsuits was about 59%, and, among those, more than half obtained a favorable decision in some instance, reaching 76% from the merit sentences. The time between the arrival of the applicant, the gathering of documents and the filing of the action was, on average, 2.4 months, and the average interval between the filing of the initial petition and the intimation of the anticipation decision, in the cases where it was granted, was 2 months. On the other hand, the interval between the intimation of the anticipatory decision and the effective compliance oscillated around 9.2 months, only being obtained through judicial blocking in almost 70% of the cases. Conclusion: it was found that the defense was swift, as soon as the necessary documents were gathered, as well as the injunctions granted. On the other hand, the time of compliance after the concession decision showed an alarmingly long interval, resulting in a new form of ineffectiveness of the social right to health, which the judicialization aimed precisely to combat.
Submission: 11/30/23| Review: 01/29/24| Approval: 01/30/24
Whitehead, Tansley, Sen, Bobbio e a abordagem One Health
Authors: Abud Carol de Oliveira , Gorisch Patricia , De Souza Luciano Pereira
Published: March 2024

Objective: draw parameters to structure concepts of the One Health approach through the thoughts of Alfred North Whitehead, Arthur George Tansley, Amartya Sen, and Norberto Bobbio. Methodology: this was original research, with a deductive approach, hermeneutic bias based on the selected thoughts and the One Health. Results: One Health is structured on the holistic and integrated assertion that human, animal, and environmental health are interconnected. From Whitehead's perspective, the One Health approach can be considered a dynamic and relational process, where humans, animals, and the environment constantly interact, interconnecting through relationships and processes, forming a whole. From Tansley's perspective, the idea of One Health can align with the ecosystem concept, where health cannot be analyzed in isolation in individuals, but necessarily through the complex interactions between humans, animals, and the environment. From Sen's development prism (rights and freedoms), the One Health approach can be seen to achieve it, through the interrelation of mechanisms, systems, and institutions focused on promoting health and well-being. In Bobbio's view, fundamental rights, democracy, and peace are ethical and primary ways to ensure rights, especially a right of nature (humans, animals, and the environment) in the joint pursuit of guarantees for peaceful coexistence. Conclusion: the One Health approach is not just a practical strategy, but also a renewed vision of the old perception that recognized the interconnection of all forms of life.
Submission: 10/01/24| Review: 02/02/24| Approval: 13/02/24
Os reflexos da pandemia do novo coronavírus na judicialização do direito à saúde perante o Supremo Tribunal Federal
Authors: Scalabrin Felipe , Farias Camila
Published: March 2024

Objective: to identify whether the pandemic situation interfered with the extent and way in which issues relating to the right to health were assessed by the Federal Supreme Court. Methodology: documentary research was carried out, which, after consulting the Federal Supreme Court database, with the filter using the term “health”, returned a total of 1,178 rulings, 447 from the pre-pandemic period and 731 from the pandemic period, which were analyzed and classified according to thematic relevance. After the classification stage discards, 70 rulings were identified in the pre-pandemic period and 167 rulings in the pandemic that effectively deal with the right to health. Results: the pandemic imposed numerous challenges on the health system, so that the Judiciary was urged to speak out in the face of the now established controversies. In these manifestations, it was identified that there was an increase in demands for concentrated control and in the absolute quantity of decisions involving the right to health, as well as that qualitatively, in general, the previous decision-making pattern was maintained, although new themes have emerged. Conclusion: the study concluded that the Supreme Court's tendency remains in favor of the recognition of health rights, using arguments such as the non-offense of the separation of powers and the impossibility of arguing on the possible reservation to prevent their granting.
Submission: 01/29/23|Review: 10/24/23|Approval: 10/30/23
Publicação em inglês: um novo marco editorial dos Cadernos Ibero-Americanos de Direito Sanitário
Authors: Alves Sandra Mara Campos
Published: March 2024

Technological advancements have directly impacted the way science is communicated, breaking down barriers and connecting individuals, yet the language barrier still persists as a significant obstacle for collaboration among researchers and the dissemination of knowledge. English publications have expanded reach, facilitating the dissemination of study results and research in national journals. In line with this forefront, the Ibero-American Journals of Sanitary Law (CIADS) will now publish their original articles, reviews, and brief communications in English, at no cost to the author, in addition to maintaining the original language. This important step marks an innovative editorial trajectory of the journal towards internationalization.
Standardized Sampling for Systematic Literature Reviews (STAMP Method): Ensuring Reproducibility and Replicability
Authors: Rogge Ayanda , Anter Luise , Kunze Deborah , Pomsel Kristin , Willenbrock Gregor
Published: March 2024

Systematic literature reviews (SLRs) are an effective way of mapping a research field and synthesizing research evidence. However, especially in communication research, SLRs often include diverse theories and methods, which come with a considerable downside in terms of reproducibility and replicability. As a response to this problem, the present article introduces the method of standardized sampling for systematic literature reviews (STAMP). The method is a structured, four-stage approach that is centered around score-based screening decisions. Originating from principles of standardized content analysis, a method common in communication research, and supplementing established guidelines like Cochrane or PRISMA, the STAMP method contributes to more transparent, reproducible, and replicable SLR sampling processes. As we illustrate throughout the article, the method is adaptable to various SLR types. The article also discusses the method’s limitations, such as potential coder effects and comparatively high resource intensity. To facilitate the application of STAMP, we provide a comprehensive guideline via the Open Science Framework that offers a succinct overview for quick reference and includes practical examples for different types of SLRs.
Refuse-derived fuel (RDF) production and analysis in mechanical-biological treatment (MBT) plant from the municipal solid waste
Authors: Ahmed Nawzad
Published: March 2024

This study reports on the potential of refuse-derived fuels (RDF), which are produced from Sulaimani Municipal solid waste (MSW) using a biodrying process. Plastic, organic wastes, iron materials, and textiles were used in the formulation of RDF samples. A sample of raw MSW material was collected comprising of 40.6% organic, 29.3% plastic, 6.3% Textiles, 5.1% paper, 3.1% wood, 4.6% glass and stone, 5.2% iron containing materials, and 1.3% others. Physical and chemical properties of the RDF were investigated, including its moisture, ash, total chlorine, and heavy metal content with, calorific value. Based on the experimental results, RDF produced from MSW can be classified into net calorific and total chlorine content values NCV 2 and Cl 4 respectively. In accordance with the European Committee for Standardization (CEN standard), the results of this preliminary investigation of RDF samples made from non-biodegradable and non-recyclable MSW fractions, is necessary to analyze a larger pool of samples in order to project appropriate RDF energy-recovery-enhancing composition.
Effectiveness of the periodontal dressing upon periodontal parameters during treatment of gingival recession by free gingival graft
Authors: Karam Bangen
Published: March 2024

Background:Various grafting procedures have been used to convert a thin periodontal phenotype to a thick phenotype, including free gingival graft.Objective:To evaluate the effectiveness of the periodontal dressing upon periodontal parameters such as Pocket depth, width of keratinized gingiva and recession depth during treatment of the Miller class I, II or III gingival recession of the lower anterior teeth. Materials andMethods:34 lower anterior teeth with Miller class I, II or III gingival recession were selected and randomly grouped into two groups. The first group included 19 teeth and was treated with a single-step free gingival graft procedure with the application of the periodontal dressing. The second group had 15 teeth and was treated with a single-step free gingival graft (FGG) procedure without applying the periodontal dressing. Clinical parameters such as probing depth, the width of keratinized gingiva and recession depth were recorded before surgery (B0), two weeks (B1) and three months (B2) after surgery. Results:No significant differences (P>0.05) in PD were observed in both groups at different time intervals and between both groups at two weeks and three months after surgery. However, a significant reduction (P<0.05) in RD in both groups at two weeks and three months after the surgery was seen. Also, both groups saw a significant decrease (P<0.05) at two weeks and three months after surgery. WKG was significantly (P<0.05) increased at two weeks and three months after the surgery in both groups. The difference in the increase was highly significant (P<0.001) between both groups at 2-weeks and 3-months after the surgery.Conclusions:The group that used periodontal dressing at 2-weeks and 3-months after surgery reported greater improvements in root coverage and increased width of keratinized gingiva compared to those who did not use periodontal dressing.
Assessment of spatiotemporal variability of bacterial pollution in Darbandikhan Lake and its tributaries in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Authors: Ghafur Pshtiwan , Abdulrahman Rozhan
Published: March 2024

This study was designed to assess the spatiotemporal variability of bacterial pollution in Darbandikhan Lake and its river resources in Iraq's Kurdistan Region. Seasonally, 25 samples (a total of 100 samples year-round) were collected and examined for aerobic plate count (APC), total coliform (TC) and fecal coliform (FC) in all samples. Descriptive statistics for physiochemical and microbiological variables and the Pearson correlation coefficient (r) were performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 and OriginPro 2022b–Correlation Plot. GraphPad Prism v9 was used to determine statistical significance (p < 0.05), one-way ANOVA was used, followed by Tukey's multiple comparison tests. Results indicated positive correlations between microbiological and Al, Cu, EC, Fe, K, Mg, Na, NO3, PO4, SO4, T.Alk, TDS, TH, Turb and Zn in most of seasons at the < 0.01 and < 0.05 significance levels. Furthermore, microbiological characteristics had a strongly positive correlation in all seasons. Water resources are heavily contaminated with coliforms, especially in wet seasons. The inhabitant’s activities, untreated sewage and waste water, disposed waste, and livestock were the main contributors to this pollution, which in turn led to waterborne diseases, particularly diarrhea.  Considering the above issues, the government should treat the water resources properly and take the required actions to solve this issue.
Assessment of Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccine Among General Population attending Kalar COVID-19 Vaccine Centers, Sulaimaniyah, Iraq
Authors: Hama Amin Baxan , Muhammed Omed
Published: March 2024

Background: The SARS-CoV-2 virus is an extraordinary virus that has become a severe public health problem; the symptoms that usually end in mortality include fever, dry cough, tiredness, shortness of breath, chills and etc.

 

Objectives: This study examines the potential relationship between sociodemographic factors and the side effects of COVID-19 vaccination.

 

Patients and Methods: A total of 511 participants were included in this study and were distributed according to their sociodemographic characteristics, including gender, age, marital status, education level, and occupation. Data on vaccination side effects were collected at 24 hours, 72 hours, and one week after vaccination. Statistical analysis was performed to identify significant associations between sociodemographic factors and vaccination side effects.

 

Results: most patients were aged between (40-65 years), females, married, housewives, illiterate, and lived in an urban area. The study's findings revealed insufficient awareness in >50% of patients. A highly significant correlation between awareness and the level of education has been founded and also a significant association with age, gender, and profession was found. At the same time, marital status and residency didn't affect the awareness.

 

Conclusions: This study highlights the importance of considering sociodemographic factors in assessing COVID-19 vaccine side effects. The findings show that occupation and gender may significantly predict vaccine side effects and should be considered when evaluating vaccine safety and efficacy.
Expediency of Consolidating Conditional Fulfillment of an Obligation in the Civil Code of the Russian Federation
Authors: Koraev K. B.
Published: March 2024

A study of the institution of conditional performance of obligations has shown that, although in the legal systems of some States obligations are called conditional, we are talking about conditional transactions. Russia is the only state that, along with «conditional transactions,» has established «conditional obligations» in the meaning of the obligation consolidated in Article 307 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. The experience of using this approach has shown its inconsistency, since in practice situations arise that violate the balance of interests between the parties to the contract. For this reason, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation was forced to cancel the effect of this norm, indicating that the occurrence of an obligation should be linked not to the fact of the occurrence of a condition, but to the expected date of its occurrence. After such an interpretation, the conditionality of the fulfillment of the obligation provided for in Article 327.1 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation ceased to be conditional. An unconditional transaction is the cause (causa) of the obligation from the moment it is made. This means that suspension is unusual for an unconditional transaction. In contrast, a transaction with a suspensive condition acquires the properties of the cause (causa) only from the moment the condition occurs. Therefore, for such a transaction, the state of suspension is normal. Among other things, the author concludes that the current legal regulation of relations for the provision of paid services with the achievement of results is carried out using the norms of Article 327.1 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. It is difficult to agree with this approach, since failure to achieve the result of the service will mean that one party has fulfilled its obligations under a paid contract to perform certain actions or carry out certain activities (paragraph 1 of Article 779 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation), and the other party is exempt from paying for it.
Systematic Literature Review on the Role of Big Data in IoT Security
Authors: Muhammad Muna , Bazai Sibghat Ullah , Ullah Shafi , Shah Syed Ali Asghar , Aslam Saad , Amphawan Angela , Neo Tse-Kian
Published: March 2024

The Internet of Things (IoT) is an interconnected system of physical objects that are embedded with different sensors (for receiving information), chips, software, and other techniques, which allow connecting and transferring of data to other devices via the Internet without human involvement. Since the number of IoT devices is increasing, large amounts of data are being generated from different sources in different formats. This information needs to be used effectively to gain useful insights for enhancing IoT security. Hence, big data techniques are proposed for managing the data to overcome different issues of IoT. Despite the outstanding achievements in IoT security, a systematic literature review (SLR) on implementing big data for securing IoT is lacking. The number of existing related SLRs is limited. Hence, this paper provides a systematic literature review on the use of big data for securing IoT devices. It summarizes the relevant literature produced during the last six years and provides meaningful insights gained by these existing studies. Moreover, it provides a discussion on the sources of IoT big data, the techniques and approaches of big data for securing IoT systems. Current challenges and future research directions are discussed.
Empirical Study of the Impact of Social Media Data Analytics on Marketing Strategy
Authors: Benslama Teissir , Jallouli Rim
Published: March 2024

Social Media Data Analytics (SMDA) has emerged as a dynamic and growing field across various disciplines, including marketing. However, practitioners and researchers in the marketing domain have realized that harnessing the full potential of SMDA for guiding marketing strategies necessitates a clear understanding of the relevant SMDA metrics. A significant challenge lies in the lack of clear guidance on which SMDA metrics are most relevant for enhancing marketing strategies. This study aims to empirically evaluate the impact of SMDA on marketing strategies. To achieve this goal, the study carried out a questionnaire for data collection and employs an empirical investigation using the PLS-SEM methodology. The results show that the impact of SMDA on marketing strategy depends on SMDA metrics (data type, platforms and analysis methods) and also on marketing strategy type. The results suggest a valid conceptual model introducing novel metrics for the SMDA concept. These results present a broader perspective on how SMDA affects marketing strategies and suggest that future research should focus on a specific type of marketing strategy and study SMDA metrics in a different and more in-depth way.
Influence of ICT and Household Assets in the Penetration of Digital Economy in Mexico
Authors: Rodríguez Ruiz Javier G. , Rodríguez Armenta Carmen E. , Rosas González Eduardo G.
Published: March 2024

The objective of this study is to validate the progress in the penetration of the digital economy in Mexico, between 2018 and 2022, from a composite index of household wealth based on microdata from a national telecommunications survey. An index of economic situation at the household level allowed us to measure that economic inequality persists between poor and rich households. Also, probabilistic regression models were used to validate the relationship between household wealth and digital economy participation. The models showed the gap remained practically at the same level between the two years; 26% in favour of the richest households. Educational level, age and experience in using the Internet were confirmed as the main differentiators in the condition of participation in the digital economy. The lack of progress observed in this research raises alarm bells about the lag of the poorest households in the productive use of the Internet and in the scope of its potential benefits. The digital issue should be included in the national political agenda, due to its scope in social, economic and social cohesion terms, along with other national problems, such as poverty, employment or well-being.
Impact of Technology-Enabled Personalization on the Adoption of Mobile Banking
Authors: Khemiri Moetez , Jallouli Rim
Published: March 2024

New technologies such as artificial intelligence and Big Data offer an opportunity in terms of personalization of products and services, particularly in mobile banking services. Previous researches have provided mixed results regarding the causal or moderator role of personalization in the adoption of mobile services. This research aims to provide a response to this discordance by using an experimental method in the context of mobile banking services. Results regarding the impact of technology-enabled personalization along with age on the adoption of mobile banking services confirm the causal impact of technology-enabled personalization on facilitating conditions (FC), hedonic motivation (HM), perceived confidentiality (PC), and the intention to use mobile banking. Findings and discussions across age and gender groups could guide future empirical research in this area.
Australian East-West Radio Relay System Revisited
Authors: Moorhead Simon
Published: March 2024

The Journal revisits an historic paper from 1971 by R. W. Richards and J. Donovan of GEC-AEI Telecommunications on the prime contractor’s role in the delivery of the Australian East-West radio relay system from Northam in Western Australia to Port Pirie in South Australia.
East-West Microwave Radio Relay System – Recollections
Authors: Shepherd Graham
Published: March 2024

The revisiting of the 1971 paper, ‘The Australian East-West Radio Relay System’, in this issue of the Journal has stimulated this author to recall several of the design challenges encountered with the project in the early 1970s, and the engineering solutions achieved.