bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
POTENTIAL STUDY OF PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER STATIONS TO MEET ENERGY NEEDS OF FUEL CELL UNITS IN BARU PANDANSIMO BARU BEACH OF BANTUL, YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Kuncoro Ely Afridiana , Budiman Arief , Waluyo Joko
Published: November 2022

Energy needs are increasing rapidly along with population growth, increasing population activity, and massive development in technology. However, a current energy source is mainly from fossil energy. This condition is inversely proportional to fossil energy stock, decreasing year by year as a natural condition of non-renewable energy. On the other hand, fossil energy damages the environment by its pollution, such as deforestation and air and atmospheric pollution in the form of greenhouse gas emissions. For this reason, the world needs another source of energy that could replace fossil energy as a source and is also environmentally friendly. New and renewable energy could be the solution.Indonesia has plenty amount of new and renewable energy potential. However, renewable energy is weather-dependent, thus requiring storage technology to store the energy. The current common storage technology is battery technology. This technology has some weaknesses: limited capacity, high cost, less flexibility, expensive, and short lifetime. Another storage technology with high flexibility, easy transport, high amount capacity, long lifetime, and wide usage is needed. Hydrogen storage appears to meet all these requirements.This study aimed to calculate the optimum potential of photovoltaic power stations at Baru Pandansimo Beach of Bantul, Yogyakarta, as an energy source to produce hydrogen as a storage energy system. The simulations are done using HOMER software were carried out in three photovoltaic power station scenarios: fixed-tilt, single-axis tracker, and dual-axis tracker, and showed that the fixed-tilt photovoltaic power station scenario is the most optimal design and architecture. With total capacity reaching 7.8 MWp potential to be built at Baru Pandansimo, it could generate 11,657,704 KWh/year electrical energy with an NPC value of USD 8.29 M, and a COE of 0.0420 USD/KWh. This electrical energy could produce 213,288.06 kilograms of H2 at a 2.3 USD/kg production cost.
Celebrating the East: The Contestation of Whiteness and Colored in John M. Chu’s Crazy Rich Asians
Authors: Inayati Rif'ah , Adi Ida Rochani , Rokhman Muh. Arif
Published: November 2022

Crazy Rich Asians is regarded as one of the movies that successfully represented Asians, regardless of all the controversy. One of the topics clearly presented in the movie is the contestation between the west and east. The dichotomy is resulted from the social construction of the western culture to maintain its superiority over the east culture. Since the movie seems to celebrate the east by portraying the Asian-Asians differently from the old stereotypes or old images of the eastern culture, but at the same time, this research finds that this movie overtly portrays the west as loveable or likable culture. The movie depicts the contrast between east and west through the story. This article is intended to analyze the contestation between east and west which is depicted in the movie. The movie is examined in how it depicts America as the west and Asia as part of the east. Therefore, deconstruction is used as the reading method to see what is behind it, the things that are not seen, related to how the Asians are portrayed in the movie. The finding of this research shows that there are double roles in the movie. The power of whiteness in the American movie industry somehow still brings impacts toward the contestation of whiteness and color.
Female Action Hero’s Superpower Representation: Audience Reception on Twitter in Disney’s Mulan (2020)
Authors: Pratiwi Winda Nur , Primasita Fitria Akhmerti
Published: November 2022

The live-action adaptation of the Movie Mulan produced by Walt Disney in 2020 sparked heated discussion from the audience after Disney tries to represent a strong female action hero by giving Mulan, the female protagonist, a superpower attribute called ‘chi’. In the era of new media, audience expressed their opinion through Twitter. Thus, the tweet responses and reviews on several websites were consecutively taken as primary and secondary data as it is an audience analysis research, applying feminist theory to examine the audience responses to the representation of female action heroes with a superpower. The research found that the majority of the audience, approximately 80%, falls into the opposition audience. They do not like the representation of Mulan with a superpower. On the other hand, less than 20% of audience fall into the dominant and negotiate audience. The high percentage of the oppositional audience indicates that the audience of the live-action Mulan would rather choose the representation of Mulan who came from a humble background instead of someone who was born great.
An Appraisal Analysis on Joe Biden’s Rhetoric of Gun Control
Authors: Al Fajri Bagas , Atmantika Zanuwar Hakim , Adhitya Galant Nanta
Published: November 2022

The recurring gun violence in the U.S. has been a prevailing issue for a long period. To tackle these, the government has implemented various policies and regulations. However, a transformation is nowhere to be seen. Having advocated for a change is Joe Biden, the president of the United States. In the light of recent unfortunate occurrences, Biden delivered a public speech that addressed this issue. This study aims to understand and thoroughly comprehend Biden’s speech using appraisal analysis, in which the elements of appraisal are used to classify the terms within Biden’s speech. This research uses qualitative methods, and it is concluded that it is clear from the performed research and supplementary data in the preceding sentence that Biden's speech contains a total of 37 evaluative items. 19 of these appraising items are positive, while 18 are negative. 19 of these appraising items are positive. This study found 12 findings for each of the appraisal parts of affect and appreciation, 7 findings of Judgment-social esteem and 6 findings of judgment-social sanction. Upon analyzing, it is found that Biden’s speech contains numerous meanings, some of which are how he is saddened by the unfortunate event, and subsequently advocates transformation on gun regulation in the future years. In conclusion, Biden’s position on gun issues as president of the U.S. is that the owner and the regulation, not the gun, are the issue.
Scope of Error Analysis in English written texts of ESL Students- A Case Study
Authors: Sarkar Soumita , Dave Bharti Girish
Published: November 2022

Of all the language skills, writing is the most difficult skill for the students who learn English as a second language because they have less experience with written expression. In this research paper, efforts have been made to prove the relevance of error analysis in the English writing skills of the Intermediate Level students. To conduct the research, a random written sample of a Class XII student of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Navsari, Gujarat, has been taken up. Errors in the written text have been categorized using the theory provided by Dulay, Burt, and Krashen (1982, pp.146). The need of this research arose after looking into the writing errors made by the JNV students of Intermediate Level, where English is taught and learned as a Second Language. The intent is to prove how error analysis can help to possibly identify sources of errors in learners’ writing; categorize the errors, and try to present a method for correction and improve the writing skills of the students. This study can be of great help to the English teachers of JNVs that were established in 1986 to bring out the best of Indian rural talent; to improve upon the writing skills of their students.
Depressive Symptoms and the Functional Capacity of the Elderly in Primary Health Care
Authors: Sousa Kamene Costa de , Câmara Joseneide Teixeira , Júnior Walter Araújo Rocha , Borges Layla Valéria Araújo , Lima Rayssa Stefani Cesar , Silva Arlene da Costa , Freitas Ananda Santos , Rodrigues Helayne Cristina , Pereira Beatriz Mourão , Mourão Leonidas Reis Pinheiro , Costa Marisa Araújo
Published: November 2022

Abstract— o objetivo do trabalho é analisar a capacidade funcional dos idosos para realização das atividades básicas e instrumentais da vida diária, correlacionando a presença de sintomas depressivos e a incapacidade funcional do idoso na atenção primária à saúde no município de Caxias-MA. O estudo é transversal com abordagem quantitativa, realizado com 188 idosos das proximidades de uma UBS. Os resultados evidenciaram que os idosos possuem maiores dependências para as AIVDs do que para as ABVDs, as variáveis associadas às ABVDs foram: idade , estado civil , deficiente e fator domiciliado . Já as variáveis associadas às AIVDs foram: idade , renda , escolaridade , filhos , estado civil , deficiente e domiciliado . Perante o exposto, compreende-se que não houve associação dos sintomas depressivos com o prejuízo funcional dos idosos. Diante disso, realizar a avaliação da CF em idosos funciona como um indicador do processo saúde-doença, essencial para o planejamento das intervenções e monitoramento do estado clínico-funcional dessa população, preservando-os por maior tempo na comunidade.
Hydroponic production of the medicinal plants Artemisia ludoviciana and Tradescantia zebrina under greenhouse conditions
Authors: Nava Miguel Alberto Gutiérrez , Espinosa Octavio Alberto Reyes , Nava Franky Gutiérrez , Duarte Angélica Castañeda , Gómez Rosa Estela López , Piceno Yolanda García , Vargas Nubia Denisse Nieto , Patiño Donovan Casas , Castillo Saharaim Joseline Montiel , López Mara Eugenia Durán , de Oca Hannia Beatriz Barbosa Montes , Martínez Gabriela Adriana Martínez
Published: November 2022

The use of medicinal plants for the treatment of chronic-degenerative diseases is an attractive alternative to traditional pharmaceutical drugs, the supply of this type of plants is given in most cases by harvesting in the wild. Hence, the information available on hydroponic production for these plant inputs is still scarce. Therefore, the objective was to evaluate the growth of estafiate (Artemisia ludoviciana ) and chicken grass (Tradescantia zebrina ) produced hydroponically under greenhouse conditions. For which a treatment and a control were managed, the first by means of hydroponics (inorganic substrate and nutritive solution) and the second was the control by means of conventional production (organic substrate without nutritive solution). The experimental design was completely randomized with five replications per treatment. It was statistically demonstrated that hydroponic production positively affected plant growth. In estafiate the height increased by 31.4%, while for the chicken grass this increase was 28% with respect to the control, the variables of dry and fresh weight followed a similar trend, being favored by the hydroponic treatment with respect to the control.
Credit Card Fraud Detection Using Machine Learning
Authors: Date Disha A. , More Rugvedi Y. , Harne Rutuja P. , Dalgade Mr. Dilip M.
Published: November 2022

Abstract: Credit card fraud has existed ever since credit cards were introduced, resulting in financial losses, identity theft, severe security threatas, and misuse of personal information. Such a situation already dire at an individual level only worsens when an organization gets involved. With the COVID-19 pandemic taking over the world and the introduction of quarantine, online transactions have surged exponentially. Naturally, credit cards have become one of the main means to process these transactions. With an extraordinary number of people making transactions every second, it becomes difficult to keep track of fraudulent ones. An increase in online transactions also increases the risk of cybercrimes, in this case, fraudulent transactions. In this paper, we proposed a fast yet light system to detect fraudulent transactions in the IEEE-CIS dataset. We used feature engineering and data mining techniques to analyze the dataset and make it usable for the model. Then, we fit the dataset to LightGBM and XGBoost to classify the transactions as fraud or non-fraud. Finally, we compared the performance of the two models. Since we were dealing with a heavily skewed dataset, we gauged the performance of our model with the F1 score and ROC AUC score. The obtained ROC AUC score was 95% for our proposed model.
Management and internationalization of research strategies in higher education institutions as a basis of economic well-being
Authors: Canaj Kimete , Nimani Artan , Canaj Blerim , Spahija Denis
Published: November 2022

Research and internationalization are the major difficulties confronting most higher education institutions (HEIs) in the region, putting research, innovation, internationalization, and economic and political strain on policymakers. This study is a qualitative and quantitative empirical research of two projects that examines their dominant perceptions and attitudes towards social mobility and internationalization of research strategies in HEIs as a basis of social and economic well-being. The research was conducted at the University of Gjakova “Fehmi Agani” (UFAGJ), through personal interviews and a structured questionnaire, which was carried out by management, academic staff, administrative staff, and students. The results demonstrated that the internationalization of research has a high impact on the increase of the economy and well-being in society. This research presents an analysis of the internationalization strategies employed by the HEIs through two selected projects involving different European and South East European universities. The study is based on a literature review (Almeida, Robson, Morosini, & Baranzeli, 2018; Dewey & Duff, 2009; Levatino, 2017) and the establishment of categories as points of reference and comparison. We look at and compare internationalization strategy focused on international staff and student mobility and internationalization at home (IaH) actions focused on the development of high-quality lectures and sensitive intercultural competencies in students as learning outcomes and strategic goals. Finally, in addition to an ex-post analysis of the ongoing implementation of the internationalization strategy at the UFAGJ, we draw conclusions and lessons learnt for the internationalization and quality of research within HEIs of an emerging economy.
Estimating water fluxes in the critical zone using water stable isotope approaches in the Groundnut and Ferlo basins of Senegal
Authors: Diongue Djim M.L. , Stumpp Christine , Roupsard Olivier , Orange Didier , Do Frederic C. , Faye Serigne
Published: November 2022

Sustainable water management in semi-arid agriculture practices requires
quantitative knowledge of water fluxes within the
soil-vegetation-atmosphere system. Therefore, we used stable-isotope
approaches to evaluate evaporation (E), transpiration
(T), and groundwater recharge (R) at sites in Senegal’s
Groundnut basin and Ferlo Valley pasture region during the pre-monsoon,
monsoon, and post-monsoon seasons of 2021. The approaches were based
upon (i) the isothermal evaporation model (for quantifying
E); (ii) water and isotope mass balances (to partition
E and Tfor groundnut and pasture);
and (iii) the piston displacement method (for estimating R).
E losses derived from the isothermal evaporation model
corresponded primarily to Stage II evaporation, and ranged from
0.02–0.09 mm d in the Groundnut basin, versus
0.02–0.11 mm d in Ferlo. At the groundnut site,
E rates ranged from 0.01 to 0.69 mm
d; T was in the range 0.55–2.29 mm
d; and the T/ET
ratio was 74–90%. At the pasture site, the ranges were 0.02–0.39 mm
d for E; 0.9–1.69 mm
dfor T; and 62–90 % for
T/ET.  The ET value
derived for the groundnut site via the isotope approach was similar to
those from eddy covariance measurements, and also to the results from a
previous validated HYDRUS-1D model. However, the HYDRUS-1D model gave a
lower T/ET ratio (23.2%). The
computed groundwater recharge for the groundnut site amounted to less
than 2% of the local annual precipitation. Recommendations are made
regarding protocols for preventing changes to isotopic compositions of
water in samples that are collected in remote arid regions, but must be
analysed days later. The article ends with suggestions for studies to
follow up on evidence that local aquifers are being recharged via
preferential pathways
Pre-operative Prediction of Shock Impedance for Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Using Chest Computed Tomography
Authors: Nakajima Ikutaro , Kasagawa Akira , Nakayama Yui , Togashi Daisuke , Takano Makoto , Sasaki Kenichi , Matsuda Hisao , Harada Tomoo , J Yoshihiro Akashi
Published: November 2022

Introduction: High shock impedance is associated with
conversion failure among patients with subcutaneous implantable
cardioverter defibrillators (S-ICD). Currently, there is no preoperative
assessment method for predicting high shock impedance. This study aimed
to examine the efficacy of chest computed tomography (CT) as a
preoperative evaluation tool to assess the shock impedance of S-ICDs.
Methods and Results: The amount of adipose tissue adjacent to
the device and the anteroposterior diameter at the basal heart region
were measured preoperatively using a chest CT. We examined the
correlation between these measurements and shock impedance at the
conversion test. We enrolled 43 patients with S-ICDs (age: 54±15 years,
body mass index: 23±4 kg/m , PRAETORIAN score:
30–270 points, amount of adipose tissue 1250±716 cc), who underwent
intraoperative conversion tests by inducing ventricular fibrillation,
which was terminated with a 65 J shock. A strong concordance correlation
coefficient was observed between the shock impedance and the amount of
adipose tissue (r=0.616, p < 0.01) and anteroposterior
diameter (r=0.645, p < 0.01). Moreover, these were identified
as independent predictive factors of shock impedance (amount of adipose
tissue: β=0.439, p = 0.009; anteroposterior diameter: β=0.344, p =
0.038) in the stepwise multiple regression analysis.
Conclusions: Preoperative CT-measured amount of adipose tissue
and basal heart anteroposterior diameter are independent predictors of
shock impedance. These may provide better accuracy in identifying high
shock impedance in patients with S-ICDs.
The Progression of Traumatic Stanford Type A Aortic Dissection
Authors: Nishiori Hironobu , Fujita Hisanori , Yamaguchi Seiichi
Published: November 2022

An 85-year-old woman was diagnosed with traumatic ascending aortic
dissection, right clavicle and left first rib fracture, and abdominal
contusions after a vehicle accident. After admission, the aortic
dissection progressed, and emergent surgery was performed. Although the
risk of hemorrhagic complications needs to be evaluated, prompt aortic
repair is required
Value of Distribution System Information for DER Deployment
Authors: Khan Hafiz Anwar Ullah , Unel Burcin , Dvorkin Yury
Published: November 2022

Integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) in power systems
exacerbates the existing information problems between power utilities
and regulators. DER policies oblivious to the trilemma of information
asymmetry between power utilities, DER aggregators, and regulators
result in distorted price signals to DER investors, and socially
inefficient DER roll-out. Therefore, in this paper, we propose a
game-theoretic approach for modeling information asymmetry in
distribution network information and consumer data between the DER
aggregators and the power utilities. The proposed framework is based on
Single Leader Single Follower (SLSF) games, reformulated as Mathematical
Programs with Equilibrium Constraints (MPECs), and solved using the
Scholtes’s relaxation technique. Our results, based on the 7-bus
Manhattan power network, show that unless the DER aggregators have
complete information about the distribution network characteristics, the
welfare along with the realized installed capacity of DERs in the system
decreases. Moreover, progressively decreasing DER investment costs
alleviate the effects of information asymmetry, suggesting that early
adopters face disproportionately high welfare losses attributed to
incomplete information between the DER stakeholders. Hence, policy
interventions to alleviate the rampant information problems are
imperative to ensure an optimal DER roll-out.
Discovery of populations of the eastern red-backed salamander (Plethodon cinereus) with high frequencies of the lead-backed morph at the species’ northern range limit
Authors: Moore Jean-David , Ouellet Martin
Published: November 2022

Abstract The eastern red-backed salamander (Plethodon cinereus) is one
of the most abundant vertebrate species in the forests of eastern North
America. It is considered as an important species for ecological
processes. Two phenotypes most commonly coexist in most populations, but
in different proportions: the red-backed (striped) and lead-backed
(unstriped) morphs. Recent large-scale studies suggested that both color
morphs of P. cinereus occur in and beyond the species’ current northern
range. The presence of lead-backed morphs in this area would contradict
some previous studies that link the lead-backed morph with warmer
conditions. To verify this hypothesis, we conducted inventories in the
boreal forest of northwestern Quebec (Canada), outside or at the edge of
the species’ known range, where temperatures are among the coldest
encountered by this species. We documented 11 sites with the lead-backed
morph, including 5 sites in the Parent area that fill a large gap in the
species’ known distribution. Among the latter, we found 3 distinct
populations in which the lead-backed morph reached frequencies of
43%–96%. These occurrences of P. cinereus are noteworthy given the
harsh climatic conditions that prevail throughout the year and the
recurrence of large-scale disturbances in these far-north forests. Our
findings also agree with the mounting evidence that variation in color
morph frequency is not related only to temperature or shifts in climate.
Detection of tomato disease using texture features and genetic bee colony algorithm
Authors: Khojastehnazhand Mostafa , Nasiri Sajjad , Kazemi Amir
Published: November 2022

Plant disease is one of the most threatening factors in agriculture
field causing a decrease in the quality and quantity of produced
products. Some of the diseases can be identified and recognized by the
appearance of symptoms on the leaves of the plant. Non-destructive and
accurate techniques for detection of diseases could be practical in
increasing productivity and decreasing the waste of products. In this
research, nine types of common diseases in tomatoes were evaluated by
the machine vision method and using Gray Level Co-occuarance Matrix
(GLCM), Gray Level Run Length Matrix (GLRM), and Local Binary Pattern
(LBP) texture features. Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA), Artificial
Neural Network (ANN), K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), and Support Vector
Machine (SVM) were used to model the dataset. The best algorithm and
model were introduced using SVM and KNN models. With the ANN model, the
best results were obtained with the GLCM feature, while in other models,
the features extracted from the GLRM algorithm exhibited the best
outcomes. The SVM model with the cubic kernel function yielded the best
results, which had the accuracy of 97.43% and 91.38% in training and
test steps. The sensitivity and specificity of this modeling were
99.46% and 95.59% as well as 97.91% and 86.75% for training and test
datasets, respectively. In addition, the results were improved using the
Genetic Bee Colony (GBC) feature reduction algorithm. The results
exhibited acceptable performance in detecting healthy and unhealthy
leaves, and in accurately diagnosing the type of tomato disease.
A General Network Equation to Unify the Analysis of Normal RLC Circuits and Superconducting Josephson Junction Circuits
Authors: Wang Yongliang
Published: November 2022

Josephson junction circuits, such as superconducting quantum
interference devices (SQUIDs) and single-flux-quantum (SFQ) circuits,
have been successfully applied in both analog and digital electronic
domains. Their variables of macroscopic quantum phases are distinct from
that of the normal resistor-inductor-capacitor (RLC) circuits; their
flux-quantization law (FQL) involving magnetic flux couplings are not
well supported by the conventional circuit diagrams. This article
presents a general network equation to unify the analyses of both normal
RLC circuits and superconducting Josephson junction circuits. This
network equation uses the flux contributions of noninductive components
as variables to unify the definitions of Josephson junctions and normal
RLC elements, and unify the closed-loop law for both superconducting and
non-superconducting loops. It simplifies the analysis of the electric
circuits with various magnetic flux inputs, and is easily understood by
electronic engineers who are trained with the conventional circuit
theories.
Predicting Ecosystem Pattern across Landscapes
Authors: Basquill Sean , Leroux Shawn
Published: November 2022

Predictive modelling is fundamental to ecology and essential for
objective biodiversity assessment. However, while predictive
biodiversity models are generally well-developed, models for predicting
patterns within and among ecosystems have not been adequately
operationalized. We contend the scarcity of such models marks a
concerning gap in the scientific community’s ability to make ecosystem
predictions across landscapes, and more broadly for supporting the
conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem functions. We propose
ecosystem spatial pattern models (ESPM) to fill this gap in modelling
capacity. Under our approach to ESPM, spatial patterns of ecosystem
properties are the basis for resolving ecosystem organization at local
and landscape extents. Our integrative modelling framework differs from
others in that it accords biotic and abiotic constituents equally, based
on with their joint mechanistic influence on ecosystem dynamics.
Development of ESPM is especially timely for ecosystem assessment is
undergoing a contemporary groundswell, as scientists and conservation
groups propose ambitious targets for ecosystem conservation and
restoration.
Predicting Employee Attrition by Machine Learning
Authors: Varkiani Shahin Manafi , Pattarin Francesco , Fabbri Tommaso , Fantoni Gualtiero
Published: November 2022

Recently, a renewed interest in adopting data analytics to help solving
HR problems and to make more informed and effective choices appeared in
the literature. One of the greatest challenges for organizations is
employee turnover because of its adverse impact in many areas, such as
productivity, performance and reputation. In case of attrition, one of
the problems is that data from HRIS are complex, full of sensitive
information (GDPR) and of useless data. Once data are clean, they can be
analyzed by using statistical approaches such as machine learning. This
study is about predicting employee attrition using machine learning
models on a real dataset of a large Italian financial company, and, in
particular, we focus on choosing the best. This contrasts with much
extant research which is based on artificial datasets. To address this
issue, machine learning tools have been developed for investigating and
predicting employee attrition, as well as methods for evaluating their
predictive power. Evidence on what are the most important predictors
that lead to attrition and in what areas it is more likely to happen
enable HR managers to implement targeted retention policies and
practices. The contribution of this paper is to explore and compare the
performance of several common models which are found in the literature
on real data. Then, we focus on the results of the best performing model
and identify some groups of employees who have a high risk of attrition
on which the company could intervene to reduce voluntary resignation.
From invariance to difference: architectural drawing in the digital age between structuralism and post-structuralism
Authors: Meseldzija Hristina
Published: November 2022

Radical changes in architectural thinking resulted in shifting the role of
drawing in the architectural design process. This paper examines the act of
reading the architectural drawing in contemporary design practice. Focusing
on the field of humanities, this paper aims to define different perspectives
of understanding and interpreting the work of drawing. Various positions of
contemporary architectural drawing can be traced by following two parallel
lines of development, whose theoretical settings are still important and
relevant in the present-day. These pathways share their common ground in
Ferdinand de Saussure?s setting of linguistic theory from the late
nineteenth century. Architects engaged in the academic work, as well as
practitioners, showed great interest for philosophy and new philosophical
practices, which later contributed in re-examining the architectural
discipline and establishing a new theoretical framework. In the 1960s, due
to a change in the architectural paradigm caused by the current
anthropocentrism and the breakthrough of the humanities into the
architectural discipline, architecture articulated its own trends, building
on the premises of French philosophers. The rising interest for philosophers
who based their doctrines on the development of linguistic theory generated
two overriding methodological directions - structuralism, with a focus on
the idea of establishing universal internal structures as cultural
foundations, and poststructuralism - as its critique, which shifts focus to
radical articulation of the specificity of individual elements. Considering
the terms invariance and difference as the basic concepts, the subject of
analysis of this paper is an architectural drawing which in the contemporary
architectural education as the most meritorious field of research in
architectural design, occupies different forms and enjoys manifold
interpretations in different contexts.
From simple neck pain to the diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis in the thyroid gland
Authors: Dzeletovic Gordana , Ivkovic-Kapicl Tatjana , Radovanovic Bojan , Stevic Snezana , Novakovic Emilija , Todorovic Ivana
Published: November 2022

Introduction. Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), as a hematopoietic neoplasm, is a clonal proliferation of Langerhans dendritic cells. A comprehensive clinical examination is sometimes crucial for detecting rare adult diseases, such as LCH with concomitant autoimmune thyroid disease. Case report. A 43-year-old female patient first presented for an endocrinology consultation due to front neck pain and swelling accompanied by fatigue and malaise. The physical examination revealed an enlarged right thyroid gland lobe of extremely firm consistency that was painfully tender on palpation. Echosonographic findings confirmed that the right thyroid gland lobe was enlarged and was not clearly demarcated from the surrounding tissue while exhibiting pronounced parenchyma inhomogeneity characterized by reduced echogenicity of the anterior aspect and pronounced hypoechoicity of the posterior aspect, permeated with fibrous bands and calcifications. The structure of the left thyroid lobe was pseudonodular, with the characteristics of a chronic inflammatory process. Biohumoral findings indicated chronic auto-immune thyroiditis and primary hypothyroidism. Medical history, clinical findings, and personal and family predisposition to malignancy confirmed the need for accelerated additional diagnosis. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy was indicative of atypia of undetermined significance involving Hurthle cells, nuclear overlaps, anisocytosis, anisonucleosis, and the presence of nuclear incisions. Analyses performed after thyroidectomy pointed to the fibrous form of chronic thyroiditis, with suspected monoclonal proliferation of histiocytic and/or lymphoid cells. Immunohistochemical findings confirmed Hashimoto?s thyroiditis and LCH. As the post-operative course was favorable, the patient was prescribed L-thyroxine replacement therapy, along with continuous and systematic monitoring for histiocytosis. Conclusion. Histiocytosis should be suspected more often, given the high incidence of autoimmune thyroid disease in adulthood. A timely LCH diagnosis largely determines the outcome.
Giant left main coronary artery aneurysm
Authors: Andjelkovic Kristina , Draskovic Danijela , Kocica Mladen , Radovanovic Jovana , Ivanovic Branislava
Published: November 2022

Introduction. Coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs) are rare disorders, especially the left main CAA. In the literature, there are several reported cases with CAAs, various localization, size, clinical presentation, and way of treatment. There is no unique consensus about the most adequate treatment for these patients; however, surgery is still preferable, although there are some new experiences of percutaneous treatment. The decision is made for each patient individually. We report a case of giant left main CAA, with acute coronary syndrome and heart failure presentation, surgically treated. Case report. A 66-year-old female patient was admitted to the emergency department of our clinic due to chest pain and dyspnea. Acute non-ST-elevation segment myocardial infarction (STEMI) of anterolateral localization was diagnosed (creatine kinase max 1,111 U/L, troponin T 3.754 ng/mL), complicated with acute heart failure. Heart catheterization and coronary angiography revealed a giant saccular, 3.5 ? 3.5 mm left main CAA full with thrombi, compressing the proximal segments of the left anterior descending and circumflex artery. Conclusion. Giant left main CAAs are rare pathologic findings, and there are no established principles for treatment. Although the percutaneous way of treatment is now available in selected cases, the surgical approach is still preferred for these patients.
Longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis after epidural anaesthesia in childbirth
Authors: Damnjanovic Dijana , Zamurovic Milena , Vranjanac Aleksandar
Published: November 2022

Introduction. Neurological complications related to epidural anesthesia are rare, but it is necessary to recognize and diagnose them as early as possible, in order to start appropriate therapy and prevent further neurological damage. One of the rare complications of regional anesthesia described in this paper is longitudinal extensive transversal myelitis (LETM). Case report. A 32-year-old patient, who gave birth by Caesarean section in due term, developed LETM the very same day. Considering the neuroradiological findings that indicated to the long central lesion in the thoracic and lumbar spine, and an expected reaction to the applied immunotherapy (immunosuppressive therapy and therapeutic plasma exchange), a diagnosis of LETM was made. Even with all the therapy and regression of the lesions, the patient could not stand up without support. During the subsequent treatment, according to the instructions of the physiatrist, physical therapy was carried out, to which the patient responded slowly but favorably, with a gradual return of the function of the lower extremities. Conclusion. Early diagnosis and timely treatment of LETM are crucial for the prognosis of the dis-ease and the early recovery of the patient.
Racial Disparities in Access and Use of Diabetes Technology Among Adult Patients With Type 1 Diabetes in a U.S. Academic Medical Center
Authors: Kanbour Sarah , Jones Marissa , Abusamaan Mohammed S. , Nass Caitlin , Everett Estelle , Wolf Risa M. , Sidhaye Aniket , Mathioudakis Nestoras
Published: November 2022

OBJECTIVE

Recent studies highlight racial disparities in insulin pump (PUMP) and continuous glucose monitor (CGM) use in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D). This study explored racial disparities in diabetes technology among adult patients with T1D.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

This was a retrospective clinic-based cohort study of adult patients with T1D seen consecutively from April 2013 to January 2020. Race was categorized into non-Black (reference group) and Black. The primary outcomes were baseline and prevalent technology use, rates of diabetes technology discussions (CGMdiscn, PUMPdiscn), and prescribing (CGMrx, PUMPrx). Multivariable logistic regression analysis evaluated the association of technology discussions and prescribing with race, adjusting for social determinants of health and diabetes outcomes.

RESULTS

Among 1,258 adults with T1D, baseline technology use was significantly lower for Black compared with non-Black patients (7.9% vs. 30.3% for CGM; 18.7% vs. 49.6% for PUMP), as was prevalent use (43.6% vs. 72.1% for CGM; 30.7% vs. 64.2% for PUMP). Black patients had adjusted odds ratios (aORs) of 0.51 (95% CI 0.29, 0.90) for CGMdiscn and 0.61 (95% CI 0.41, 0.93) for CGMrx. Black patients had aORs of 0.74 (95% CI 0.44, 1.25) for PUMPdiscn and 0.40 (95% CI, 0.22, 0.70) for PUMPrx. Neighborhood context, insurance, marital and employment status, and number of clinic visits were also associated with the outcomes.

CONCLUSIONS

Significant racial disparities were observed in discussions, prescribing, and use of diabetes technology. Further research is needed to identify the causes behind these disparities and develop and evaluate strategies to reduce them.
The Risk of Severe Hypoglycemia and Mortality in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Discharged with Acute Liver Injury
Authors: Yen Fu-Shun , Hou Ming-Chih , Pan Chun-Wei , Liu Jia-Sin , Hsu Chih-Cheng , Hwu Chii-Min
Published: November 2022

OBJECTIVE

To compare the risks of severe hypoglycemia and mortality between patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and discharged with and without acute liver injury.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

From January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2010, we identified patients with T2D and hospitalization for acute liver injury and hospitalization for other causes from the National Health Insurance Research Database of Taiwan. Multivariable-adjusted Cox proportional hazards models were used to compare the risks of severe hypoglycemia and mortality between the study and control groups. 

RESULTS

The incidence rates and adjusted hazard ratios (aHRs) for severe hypoglycemia within 90 days and 365 days after discharge were 12.28 and 5.59 per 1000 person-years [aHR 1.92 (1.30-2.85)] and 7.35 and 2.9 per 1000 person-years [aHR 1.98 (1.52-2.58)] for patients discharged with and without acute liver injury, respectively. The incidence rates and aHRs for mortality within 90 days and 365 days after discharge were 82.4 and 27.54 per 1000 person-years [aHR 1.73 (1.46-2.05)] and 36.8 and 9.3 per 1000 person-years [aHR1.94 (1.69-2.24)] for patients discharged with and without acute liver injury, respectively. The subgroup analysis of hypoglycemia risk in patients discharged with acute liver injury revealed no significant interaction in risk factors of age, chronic kidney disease, and medications, except for sex difference has significant interaction.

CONCLUSIONS

This cohort study demonstrated that patients with T2D and discharged with acute liver injury showed significantly higher risks of severe hypoglycemia and mortality within 90 days and 365 days after discharge than patients discharged with other causes.  
WAYS TO REPLENISH THE VOCABULARY OF THE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE WITH GERMAN BORROWINGS
Authors: Kuvshynova Nataliia , Kuvshynov Oleksii
Published: November 2022

The problem of lexical borrowing occupies one of the main places in linguistics, since the borrowing of foreign words is one of the ways to replenish the vocabulary of the language of any people. The reasons for borrowing are very diverse: this is the need to nominate new items, and some cultural superiority of the German nation in certain areas of activity, and the presence of bilingualism, and the spread of fashion for German. But the main reason should be considered the historical ties between the Russian and German peoples, since in the process of their relationship the need for borrowing was revealed. True, the etymological analysis of this vocabulary suggests that in most cases these are not native words in German, so we consider it appropriate, considering borrowings from German in Russian, to single out purely German words (group A), German words that came into Russian language through an intermediary language (group B), words that appeared in Russian from German, but are ultimately traced back to other languages (group C), and words that were influenced by two or more intermediary languages, one of which was German (group D). The research is based on actual data obtained by different linguists, and on the results of the author's own observations.
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Authors: Moroz Tetiana , Demianenko Olha
Published: November 2022

The article focuses on applying intercultural awareness in English language teaching for university students. Teaching a foreign language cannot be separated from teaching about other cultures. The use of English as a tool for intercultural communication plays an important role in acquiring knowledge on other countries and their culture. In such aspect teaching English cannot be separated from teaching about other cultures. Effective ways of acquiring intercultural competence are solving practical problems, dealing with case studies and using authentic materials. Most case studies require students to answer open-ended questions or develop a solution to an open-ended problem with potential solutions. Good training can help understand intercultural differences in the areas like decision making, communication style, management style, leadership and meetings. The acquired skills will allow them to interact in an appropriate way when working with people who have different cultural backgrounds. The role of the teacher is to facilitate and monitor their work and possibly correct mistakes made by students. Effective communication requires more than mastering grammar and vocabulary of a language. It is the process that requires also knowledge of culture. Culture becomes an important part of the language teaching process. Having knowledge in intercultural competence is the key to successful professional activity for future specialists.
PECULIARITIES OF GOVTECH TECHNOLOGIES IMPLEMENTATION IN THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM
Authors: Kysh Liudmyla
Published: November 2022

The article has examined the consequences of modern digital transformation, which requires changes in the public administration system based on Government Technologies (GovTech). The purpose of the article is to analyze the peculiarities of GovTech technologies implementation in the system of public administration in Ukraine. A topical issue is an urgent need for public authorities to introduce innovative technologies to strengthen the state's dialogue with citizens and business entities and to expand the possibilities to provide public services of new quality. One of such approaches is GovTech, which includes modernization of the public sector to promote simple, efficient, and transparent citizen-centric governance. The need for GovTech solutions is growing, given the further development of post-pandemic activities, which requires increased availability of developed models, considering the accessible technological capabilities and the digital gap. It has been found that the GovTech agenda involves using artificial intelligence and machine learning; cloud computing and the Internet of Things; open public data platforms; local support systems for business entities developing programs for the state. The country's insufficient level of digital transformation, the availability of low volume and poor quality of state electronic services, and a lack of experience in using state e-services have been detected. It has also been established that promising directions for the development of GovTech projects should be platforms for interaction with consumers, a general online environment for interaction, and the implementation of such models as "Smart City" and a digital region.
Å høre til der du bor: om foreldres opplevelser av tilhørighet gjennom barnehagen
Authors: Eidsvåg Gunnar Magnus
Published: November 2022

Denne artikkelen belyser hvordan minoritetsforeldre kan danne tilhørighet til lokalsamfunnet gjennom barnehagen. Minoritet brukes i denne sammenheng om foreldre med migrantbakgrunn. Med lokalsamfunn menes formelle og uformelle fellesskap i nærmiljøer, institusjoner og organisasjoner i barnehagens nærområde. Studien er en del av et større forskningsprosjekt kalt Politics of belonging med støtte fra Nordforsk. Artikkelen har to sett av empiri: intervju med seks foreldre samt åtte gruppeintervju med 21 ansatte foretatt ved oppstart og avslutning av prosjektet. Gjennom innholdsanalyser av disse intervjuene drøftes forskningsspørsmålet om hvordan foreldre utvikler tilhørighet til lokalsamfunnet gjennom barnehagen. Artikkelens teoretiske utgangspunkt er hentet fra Nira Yuval-Davis’ forståelse av tilhørighet og Mark Granovetters teori om styrken i svake bånd. Forskning på foreldre og barnehage har ofte rettet seg mot foreldresamarbeid og om hva som preger møter mellom foreldre og barnehage. Mindre oppmerksomhet er blitt rettet mot barnehagens ringvirkninger på foreldrenes sosiale tilhørigheter. Denne artikkelens funn peker på betydningen av barnehagens ulike arbeidsmåter rettet mot foreldre. Barnehagen er en viktig arena hvor foreldres tilhørighet til lokalsamfunnet formes, særlig dersom barnehagen er bevisst på dette i sitt arbeid.
Belonging where you live: on parents’ experiences of belonging through ECECThis article sheds light on how minority parents can form a sense of belonging to the local community through ECEC. Minority is used in this context for parents with a migrant background. Local community refers to formal and informal societies, institutions, and organizations in the vicinity of the ECEC. The study is part of a larger research project called Politics of belonging supported by Nordforsk. The article has two sets of empirical data: interview with six parents and eight group interviews with 21 employees conducted at the beginning and end of the project. Through these interviews, the research question of how parents develop belonging to the local community through the ECEC is discussed. The article is based on social scientist Nira Yuval-Davis’ understanding of belonging and Mark Granovetter’s theory of the strength of weak ties. Research on parents and ECEC has often focused on parent collaboration about the child and about what characterizes meetings between parents and ECEC. Less attention has been paid to the ECEC’s effects on parents’ social belongings. The findings of this article point to the importance of the ECEC’s work towards parents. ECEC is an important arena for parents’ belonging to the local community, especially if the ECEC is aware of this in its work.