bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Varied Macro- and Micronutrient Fertilization Rates Impact Root Growth and Distribution and Fruit Yield of Huanglongbing-affected Valencia Orange Trees
Authors: Kadyampakeni Davie M. , Chinyukwi Tanyaradzwa , Kwakye Samuel , Rossi Lorenzo
Published: November 2023

Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), which causes huanglongbing (HLB) in citrus trees, has a great impact on tree root health, fruit development, and juice quality. HLB-affected trees have a fibrous root density loss of ∼30% to 80%, resulting in the limited capacity of citrus trees to uptake nutrients. Therefore, this study was conducted for 3 years to 1) assess the temporal changes in root density as a result of varied fertilization, 2) determine dynamics of HLB with regard to root growth and distribution as a result of varied fertilization for Valencia orange trees, and 3) evaluate the impact of varied fertilization rate and method of fertilization on fruit yield for HLB-affected trees. Macronutrients and micronutrients were applied at varying fertilization rates (0×, 1×, 2×, and 4×, of University of Florida guidelines). Root scans were done using minirhizotrons at 0 to 19.1 cm, 19.1 to 40.7 cm, 38.2 to 59.8 cm, and 57.3 to 78.9 cm soil depths. Results obtained from the study showed that root growth and distribution were greater in 0 to 19.1 cm than 19.1 to 40.7 cm to 57.3 to 78.9 cm soil depths. Thus, root growth decreased (P < 0.0004) with increasing soil depth due to variation in nutrient availability for tree uptake. Increased nutrient availability at occurrence of physiological processes in citrus trees also influenced root growth and distribution, resulting in root growth flushes in the months of Nov to early Feb and Jul to early Aug. Fruit yield was significantly different between treatments in 2 of the 4 years of the study (P = 0.001 and P = 0.003), and largely ascribed to soil fertilization of micronutrients compared with foliar. Therefore, at higher fertilization rates, particularly via soil application, nutrient availability was increased, thus promoting root growth and distribution and fruit yield in HLB-affected orange trees.
Pengembangan Telegram Chatbot Informasi Mahasiswa Menggunakan Wit.ai
Authors: Joey Ferelestian Varrel , Susanto Budi , Senapartha I Kadek Dendy
Published: November 2023

Messenger sudah menjadi sebuah media yangbanyak digunakan manusia untuk berkomunikasi dan salingbertukar informasi. Telegram merupakan salah satu messengeryang banyak digunakan. Pada Telegram terdapat fitur chatbot.Chatbot mempercepat penerimaan informasi dari website kepengguna. Penerimaan informasi melalui websitemembutuhkan beberapa langkah untuk mendapatkaninformasi, sedangkan chatbot hanya butuh request daripengguna berupa teks. Pada penelitian ini akan dibuat chatbotTelegram dengan menggunakan Natural Language Processing(NLP) yang berfokus pada beberapa task seperti NaturalLanguage Understanding (NLU) dan Natural LanguageGeneration (NLG). Pelatihan chatbot akan menggunakan cloudvendor Wit.ai NLP service. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalahchatbot yang dilatih dengan menggunakan cloud vendor Wit.aiNLP Service dapat memproses permintaan dari pengguna danmemberikan respon kepada pengguna sesuai dengan informasiyang diminta sebelumnya dalam waktu yang singkat. Jawabanyang diberikan oleh chatbot memiliki tingkat akurasi diatas60%.
Prediction of comprehensive dynamic performance for probability screen based on AR model-box dimension
Authors: Chen Qingtang , Huang Yijian
Published: November 2023

In order to evaluate the comprehensive dynamic performance of probability screen and select the appropriate working conditions, a dynamic model of probability screen vibration system is established. Then, the calculation method of the dynamic characteristic parameters, based on the time series Auto Regression (AR) model of vibration test, is used. The relationship among the comprehensive dynamic characteristics, the screening efficiency and the box dimension of probability screen vibration system is analyzed, and Least Square Support Vector Machine (LSSVM), Generalized Regression Neural Network (GRNN) and Back Propagation Neural Network (BPNN) are used to predict the screening efficiency with box dimension. The analysis result shows that the screening efficiency, the stability, the response rapidity and the comprehensive dynamic characteristic of the system are all related to the box dimension of time series. As for the complexity of probability screen vibration system, it affects the comprehensive dynamic performance, and ultimately touches the screening efficiency of the probability screen; The best working conditions for the system are selected by the curve between box dimension and the working condition parameter; Taking box dimension as the only input variable, the prediction accuracy of the screening efficiency is high by using LSSVM,GRNN and BPNN methods, the prediction results are stable and reliable, and the box dimension can be used as a single input variable to predict the screening efficiency, it has the advantages of fewer input parameters, high prediction efficiency, and high prediction accuracy, which has great potential for expanding application space and further research value.
2021 UK floods: improvements and recommendations from the flood forecasting centre
Authors: Pilling Charles , Millard Jon , Perez Julia , Egan Katie , Turner Russell , Duke Anthony
Published: November 2023

In recognition of the increased risk to national resilience from flooding, we provide an overview of recent and future improvements to flood risk forecasting and communication at the Flood Forecasting Centre (FFC). We draw on the analysis of fluvial and surface water flooding across England and Wales in 2021 to highlight these areas of improvement. Already implemented improvements in both the underpinning science and our long lead-time product are described in the context of high-magnitude, high-impact floods. In addition, we consider more substantial developments from improved modelling of convection to translating this to surface water flood risk and to the essential communication and service provision. Finally, recognising that many of the challenges are shared internationally, we distil our key recommendations for future improvement. These improvements rely on collaboration for them to be successful.
Corpo (in)finito? Fronteiras entre a vida e a morte
Authors: Reis Ramon
Published: November 2023

Corpo (in)finito? é um ensaio visual que busca retratar a dimensão material e simbólica da vida e da morte, compreendendo que ambas são rituais que expressam limites e expansões extracorpóreas. O uso do fogo, da vela e das cores preto e branco funcionam como elementos residuais que expressam luto, sacrifício e celebração. Rodeado por uma série de insurgências do cotidiano, o ensaio também busca demonstrar que o lugar social do corpo e da ideia de finitude podem, a depender da situação e dos seus usos, ser noções descartáveis. O ensaio encerra com uma reflexão sobre ancestralidade, com vistas a evidenciar uma linguagem do inacabado, daquilo que nos ensina sobre a continuidade da vida/morte e de seus simbolismos.
Diálogos introdutórios sobre a formação e atuação de professoras primárias no Alto Sertão Paraibano (1970-1980)
Authors: Alves Rozilene Lopes de Sousa , Sousa José Wanderley Alves de
Published: November 2023

O presente artigo discute a história da profissão docente por meio de memórias de expressão oral de professoras que atuaram no ensino primário em escolas do Alto Sertão Paraibano. Delineia aspectos teóricos e históricos da formação de professores leigos no Brasil, com especial atenção para a segunda metade do Século XX. A metodologia do estudo é de caráter documental focada. O recorte histórico está circunscrito entre as décadas de 70 e 80 do século XX. Tal demarcação temporal justifica-se pela crescente criação e implantação de escolas públicas no Sertão paraibano no período citado. O corpus da pesquisa é constituído por professoras leigas que atuaram em escolas desta região geográfica entre os anos supracitados. O estudo busca contribuir para a compreensão de como se constituiu e consolidou-se a profissionalização docente das professoras colaboradoras, a partir da escuta, escrita e análise de suas histórias de vida.
A Complex Condition; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Review of
its Recent Advanced Treatment
Authors: Wal Pranay , Saxena Bhagawati , Aziz Namra , Pyne Chandana , Wal Ankita , Rathore Shruti
Published: November 2023

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine and metabolic disorder affecting women worldwide. It refers to a condition that often has ‘poly’ liquid containing sacks
around ovaries. It affects reproductive-aged females, giving rise to menstrual and related reproductive issues. PCOS is marked by hormonal imbalance, often resulting in hyperandrogenism. Women with PCOS might experience abnormal insulin activity and complications such as acne, mood
swings, hirsutism, obesity, and infertility. The disease is linked with severe clinical ailments such
as type 2 diabetes (T2DM), cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), and cancer. A faulty lifestyle, neuroendocrine factors, genetic causes, and androgen exposures often cause PCOS. The approach of
society towards physiological problems such as PCOS in women is that it must be under the veil
that is the ultimate barrier to the early diagnosis of PCOS. Thus, this review summarizes the causes, symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and possible treatment (medical, herbal, and lifestyle
improvement, acupuncture, and bariatric surgery) related to PCOS.
The Value of Radiological Imaging in Assessing Extrarenal Fat and Renal Vein
Invasion in Renal Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Ma Junchao , Yuan Enyu , Chen Yuntian , Yao Jin , Song Bin
Published: November 2023

Renal cell carcinoma with extrarenal fat (perinephric or renal sinus fat) and renal vein invasion is the main evidence for the T3a stage according to
the American Joint Committee on Cancer tumor-node-metastasis (TNM) staging system. Extrarenal fat invasion of renal cell carcinoma is defined
as the presence of perinephric fat invasion or renal sinus fat invasion. Renal vein invasion is defined as the presence of main or segmental (branch)
renal vein invasion. Accurate assessment of extrarenal fat and renal vein invasion is crucial for urologists to adopt the optimal therapeutic schedule,
including radical nephrectomy or nephron-sparing treatments. Currently, imaging is still the most widely used means of examination for diagnosis
and staging of renal cell carcinoma, especially multidetector computed tomography (MDCT). Therefore, we have, herein, summarized the latest
progress and the future direction regarding imaging for assessing perinephric or renal sinus fat and renal vein invasion of renal cell carcinoma to
assist clinical treatment selection and patient risk stratification.
influence of financial compensation and job satisfaction on employee performance with work motivation as a variable intervening
Authors: Rosyidah Ida , Perizade Badia , Zunaidah Zunaidah
Published: November 2023

This research aims to examine the effect of financial compensation and job satisfaction on employee performance with work motivation as an intervening variable in the Voluntary Workforce (TKS) of the General Section of the Regional Secretariat of Ogan Ilir Regency. The population in this study were all TKS in the General Section of the Regional Secretariat of Ogan Ilir Regency, totaling 64 people and sampling used a census. The analysis technique in this research uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using SmartPLS software. The results of the research show that financial compensation and job satisfaction have a positive and significant effect on employee performance, financial compensation and job satisfaction have a positive and significant effect on work motivation, work motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, work motivation can mediate the relationship between financial compensation and job satisfaction on employee performance. The implication of this research is that it is important for companies to take concrete steps in providing financial compensation so that it is effective and efficient, provides job satisfaction and high work motivation to all employees and improves employee performance, namely TKS General Section of the Regional Secretariat of Ogan Ilir Regency.
Preparación y caracterización superficial de electrodos de espinela de cobalto dopados con cobre, Cux Co3-x O4, 0≤x≤1.5
Authors: La Rosa Toro A. , Berenguer R. , Quijada C. , Montilla F. , Morallón E. , Vázquez L.
Published: November 2023

Se han preparado películas de óxido de cobalto (Co3O4) y óxido del cobalto dopados con cobre de fórmula CuxCo3-xO4 soportados sobre titanio empleado el método de descomposición térmica. Los electrodos fueron caraterizados por Microscopía Electrónica  de barrido (SEM), Voltametría cíclica (VC) y Espectroscopía Fotoelectrónica de Rayos X (XPS), determinando que los óxidos de esppinela Cu-Co tienen estructura monofásica cuando x d>>1.0, sin embargo, cuando el contenido de cobre excede la relación estequimétrica de la cobalita de cobre, CuCo2O4 se forma una nueva especie identificada como CuO el cual aparece segregado en la superficie. La distribución de los cationes de cobre en la espinela, indica que el Cu(II) se ubica preferencialmente en los sitios octaédricos de mayor actividad electroquímica.
Development and Validation of a Prognostic Classification Model Predicting Postoperative Adverse Outcomes in Older Surgical Patients Using a Machine Learning Algorithm: Retrospective Observational Network Study
Authors: Choi Jung-Yeon , Yoo Sooyoung , Song Wongeun , Kim Seok , Baek Hyunyoung , Lee Jun Suh , Yoon Yoo-Seok , Yoon Seonghae , Lee Hae-Young , Kim Kwang-il
Published: November 2023

Background

Older adults are at an increased risk of postoperative morbidity. Numerous risk stratification tools exist, but effort and manpower are required.

Objective

This study aimed to develop a predictive model of postoperative adverse outcomes in older patients following general surgery with an open-source, patient-level prediction from the Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics for internal and external validation.

Methods

We used the Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership common data model and machine learning algorithms. The primary outcome was a composite of 90-day postoperative all-cause mortality and emergency department visits. Secondary outcomes were postoperative delirium, prolonged postoperative stay (≥75th percentile), and prolonged hospital stay (≥21 days). An 80% versus 20% split of the data from the Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) and Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) common data model was used for model training and testing versus external validation. Model performance was evaluated using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) with a 95% CI.

Results

Data from 27,197 (SNUBH) and 32,857 (SNUH) patients were analyzed. Compared to the random forest, Adaboost, and decision tree models, the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator logistic regression model showed good internal discriminative accuracy (internal AUC 0.723, 95% CI 0.701-0.744) and transportability (external AUC 0.703, 95% CI 0.692-0.714) for the primary outcome. The model also possessed good internal and external AUCs for postoperative delirium (internal AUC 0.754, 95% CI 0.713-0.794; external AUC 0.750, 95% CI 0.727-0.772), prolonged postoperative stay (internal AUC 0.813, 95% CI 0.800-0.825; external AUC 0.747, 95% CI 0.741-0.753), and prolonged hospital stay (internal AUC 0.770, 95% CI 0.749-0.792; external AUC 0.707, 95% CI 0.696-0.718). Compared with age or the Charlson comorbidity index, the model showed better prediction performance.

Conclusions

The derived model shall assist clinicians and patients in understanding the individualized risks and benefits of surgery.
Environmental Sustainable Development: Study on the Value Realization Mechanism and Diversified Realization Path of Ecological Products under the Background of "Double Carbon"
Authors: Yuan Zitong , Yang Wu , Chen Shen , Ran Wenrui , Guo Xiaogan , Lu Anxing , Min Zhang
Published: November 2023

Under the background of carbon neutrality and common prosperity, the importance of carbon sinks is constantly highlighted. Realizing the value of carbon sink ecological products is not only conducive to the realization of the goal of carbon neutrality, but also an effective way to promote the endogenous development of rural areas and promote common prosperity. Broadening the value transformation channel of carbon sink ecological products and realizing the sustainable transformation from "green water and green hills" to "Jinshan and Yinshan" provide a new way to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality and common prosperity. Based on the theoretical analysis of the traditional connotation, formation mechanism and value of carbon sink ecological products, this paper summarizes the main ways and existing problems of realizing carbon sink ecological value in China, systematically analyzes the two-way promotion relationship between the double carbon target and the realization of carbon sink ecological product value, and emphasizes the important role of carbon sink ecological value realization and participation in carbon market transactions in carbon emission reduction. It also summarizes the experience of international typical cases. Finally, suggestions and reflections were put forward for redistributing the supply of ecological products based on carbon sinks, improving the basic system for calculating the value of ecological products, strengthening the government's guiding role, improving the ecological rights trading market, and innovating financial models, providing reference for optimizing the innovative mechanism and path for realizing the value of ecological products in China under the "dual carbon" goal.
Design and Research on Human-machine Comfort of Baby Carriage for the Elderly with Grandchildren
Authors: Xu Ping
Published: November 2023

With the development of aging society, more and more elderly people choose to take care of their grandchildren after retirement. Therefore, how to make these people take better care of their grandchildren, especially when using baby carriages, has become an urgent problem to be solved. This study focuses on the ergonomic design of comfort for the elderly with grandchildren when using strollers, and explores and understands the physiological and psychological needs of the elderly when using strollers. Through in-depth interviews, questionnaires and field observations, a detailed needs analysis of the target user groups was conducted. At the same time, combined with the physiological characteristics of the elderly, the paper puts forward some design suggestions and evaluation indicators, and proves a more comfortable and humanized baby carriage design through practice.
Ofre og utryghed – Viktimiseringens betydning for utryghed
Authors: Holst Scherg Rune , Ejrnæs Anders
Published: November 2023

Utryghed fylder meget i den offentlige debat og i det forebyggende arbejde. Ofre for kriminalitet er en samfundsgruppe som generelt er utrygge, men undersøgelser indikerer også, at ofres utryghed kan variere betydeligt. I denne artikel belyses, hvilke kriminalitetsrelaterede, individuelle, område- og samfundsmæssige faktorer der påvirker sammenhængen mellem udsathed for kriminalitet og utryghed. For det første er det tydeligt, at kriminalitetens alvorlighedsgrad er central. For det andet er det usikkert om individkarakteristik og områdekarakteristika påvirker sammenhængen. For det tredje er det klart, at samfundsmæssige forhold også påvirker sammenhængen – således er ofre i veludbyggede velfærdsstater mindst utrygge. Fokus i det tryghedsskabende arbejde bør baseres på en differentieret tilgang – med særlig fokus´ på ofre for vedvarende og/eller alvorlig kriminalitet.
Mellem decentralisering og centralisering: En statslig arbejdsplads flytter fra København til Nakskov
Authors: Romme Larsen Birgitte
Published: November 2023

Med interesse for udflytningen af statslige arbejdspladser fra København til provinsen baserer artiklen sig på et etnografisk casestudie af det lokale møde mellem statsinstitutionen Nota og lokalsamfundet i Nakskov på Vestlolland, hvor Nota i 2019 flyttede ind på det centrale torv i byens tidligere rådhus. I den forbindelse fokuserer artiklen særligt på de sociale og økonomiske forventninger og normer, som møder Nota lokalt. Ved hjælp af teori om praksisfællesskaber og lokaløkonomiske kredsløb viser analysen først, hvordan Nakskovs etablerede indbyggere betragter Nota som en arbejdsplads, der i dagligdagen er socialt og økonomisk forpligtet på det omgivende bysamfund gennem aktiv lokal deltagelse. Dernæst peger analysen på, hvordan Nota derfor i hverdagen må manøvrere inden for to parallelle, gensidigt modvirkende økonomiske kredsløb, nemlig statens og det omgivende bysamfunds: det første byggende på regelfasthed og standardisering, det andet på fleksibilitet og lokal tilpasningsdygtighed. I kraft af dette fundamentale modsætningsforhold mellem centrale statsøkonomiske regelsæt og decentrale lokaløkonomiske normsæt argumenterer artiklen for, at statens egen centraløkonomiske praksis i det daglige modarbejder den omplacerede statsinstitutions muligheder for aktivt at tage del i det modtagende bysamfunds egne lokaløkonomiske udvekslingspraksisser. Artiklen konkluderer dermed, at ’udflytningen af statslige arbejdspladser’ ofte i det konkrete lokale møde manifesterer sig som en decentralisering på centraliseringens præmis.
Eosinopenia and Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio in COVID-19 Infection, a Prospective Study from Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan
Authors:   Department of Medicine, Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Sindh- Pakistan, Anum Gul
Published: November 2023

OBJECTIVE: To assess eosinopenia and neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio in patients admitted with COVID-19 infection and correlate with pneumonia severity. METHODOLOGY: This prospective observational study was conducted at Covid HDU of Dr.Ruth KM Pfau Civil Hospital, Karachi, from October - December 2021. Data was collected using convenience sampling. The inclusion criteria were patients between 18-70 years with symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 and positive RT-PCR. Patients with negative RT-PCR with alternate diagnosis, history of using a corticosteroid, pancreatic or esophageal malignancy, and recent burn were excluded. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 23. RESULTS: Out of 141 patients, 66(46%) were classified as non-severe covid and 75(53.9%) as severe covid pneumonia. A significant association between eosinopenia and COVID severity was observed. The NLR was significantly increased in severe COVID patients compared to non- severe patients. Similarly, eosinophil was decreased considerably in severe covid compared to non-severe patients (p-value<0.05). The area under the eosinopenia ROC curve is 0.71 and 0.69 on days 7 and 3, respectively. Thus, eosinopenia on day 7 was fair in predicting severe COVID- 19 pneumonia compared with increased NLR, which was poor in predicting severe COVID-19. Using the area under the ROC curve, an eosinophil count cutoff of < 100 cells/mm3 produced a sensitivity of 75% for severe COVID-19 pneumonia. CONCLUSION: Eosinopenia and elevated NLR were found with increased frequency in patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia; however, persistent eosinopenia was a better marker than NLR in predicting COVID-19 infection severity. KEYWORDS: Eosinopenia, Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio, Covid-19, Pneumonia
Multiple Choice Objective Test Arabic Subject: Analysis & Implementation of the Edmodo Application/ Tes Objektif Pilihan Ganda Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Arab : Analisis & Implementasi pada Aplikasi Edmodo
Authors: Nodia Gustri Somahhida  , Imam Makruf
Published: November 2023

This research aims to analyze the suitability of the questions with KI-KD and its implementation in the Edmodo application. The research method used is the descriptive qualitative method. Data was collected through documentation, interviews, and observation. The results of this study indicate that the objective test questions are under KI-KD. Inputting questions into the Edmodo application requires a lot of time, however, this application makes it easy for students to answer questions at a time that has been prearranged by the teacher.
The Quora website for students in learning the skill of Arabic Reading on the Internet (an analytical and descriptive study) | موقع كورا (Quora) للطلبة في تعلم مهارة القراءة على الوسائل الانترنت (دراسة تحليلية وصفية)
Authors: Muhammad Wahyudi  , Mustofa Yusuf
Published: November 2023

Electronic or computerized information sources have become an important part of libraries, especially those that aim to keep pace with modern developments to keep users up to date on scientific research, seminars and conferences covering all fields. This study aims to describe the Quora site as a site for students to learn in Internet-based Arabic reading skills. This research is a type of qualitative literature study with descriptive and analytical methods. Library sources are used to obtain data for scientific research. The object of this research is the Quora site. The results showed that 1) The idea of creating a Quora site is based on the fact that most human experience, knowledge, and opinions are still not available on the Internet, but can be found in people's books and experiences; 2) Quora aims to share all the knowledge available in the world through people's contributions to this knowledge base; 3) Quora allows everyone to access it.
The Use of CIRC (Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition) Learning Model-Based Comics to Improve Arabic Text Reading Skills in Junior High School Students | Penggunaan Komik Berbasis Model Pembelajaran CIRC untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Membaca Teks Bahasa Arab pada Siswa Madrasah Tsanawiyah
Authors: Sodik Achmad Ja'far , Janah Sofiah Iskanatin , Syukran Syukran
Published: November 2023

This study aims to find out whether comic media based on the CIRC learning model can improve the reading skills of Arabic texts of students in class VII mts N 6 Boyolali or not. This research was conducted because of several problems including different backgrounds and abilities of students, lack of student activity during learning, then inappropriate media and learning models and the average score of Arabic reading skills is lower than other skill scores, even these scores have not met the minimum completion criteria (KKM) with a minimum score of 69. This study aims to find out whether comic media based on the CIRC learning model can improve the reading skills of Arabic texts of students in class VII mts N 6 Boyolali or not. The results showed that the average pre-test and post-test scores in the experimental class were 50.16 and 81.90 with an increase of 31.74. Meanwhile, the average scores of pre-test and post-test in the control class were 50.31 and 68.06 for post-test with an increase of 17.75. From these results, the experimental class experienced a fairly high increase compared to the control class. Then the results of obtaining hypothesis testing by using the t-test, namely with a significance level of 0.05, the calculated t value = 5.315 is obtained greater than t table = 1.995 which means ho is rejected and ha is accepted.
Knowledge Mapping of Immune checkpoint inhibitor-related Pneumonitis: A Bibliometric Analysis (2011–2022)
Authors: Qin Qin , Cao Kefei , Wang Yulong
Published: November 2023

Background Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are widely used
in various tumor patients at present. Although the application of them
demonstrates remarkable efficacy, ICIs can also result in some
immune-related adverse events (irAEs) involving almost all the organs of
the body, among which ICI-related pneumonitis (ICIP) is one main area of
concerns. However, there has been no bibliometric analysis in this field
so far. This study is designed to provide the basics of the knowledge
framework and research frontiers about ICIP through bibliometrics.
Method To learn more about ICIs development, publications from
2011 to 2022 were retrieved from Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC)
database. Microsoft Office Excel 2021 was used to conduct quantitative
analysis of publication. Meanwhile, VOSviewers, CiteSpace and R package
“bibliometrix” were used to perform bibliometric data analysis.
Results 746 articles from 53 countries headed by United states
and China were included. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer
Center, Johns Hopkins University, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Memorial
Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Harvard Medical School were the main
research institutions. Frontiers in Oncology was the most popular
journal in this field, and Journal of Clinical Oncology was the most
frequently cited journal. These publications came from 5251 authors
among whom Naidoo Jarushka, Hodi F Stephen and Nishino Mizuki had the
most publications and Brahmer Julie R was the highest co-cited author.
“Risk factors”, “efficacy”, “management”, and “radiological
features” were the primary keywords of research hotspots and frontiers.
Conclusion This is the first bibliometric study that
comprehensively illustrates the development trends of ICIP, identifying
recent hot directions and providing a reference for scholars studying
this field.
Altruistic Justification: An Examination of PPE Fraud and Whistleblowing during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Lamboy-Ruiz Melvin A. , McKay Britton A. , Scheetz Andrea M. , Pearson Timothy A.
Published: November 2023

Two 2 × 2 experiments are used to investigate both sides of a fraud event, the fraudster and the whistleblower, in which an individual with access to hospital personal protective equipment (PPE) offers to sell or give masks to a patient. The COVID-19 pandemic added incentives to health care providers and increased opportunities for asset misappropriations. We found the patient’s need for the PPE influenced the fraudster’s decision to misappropriate masks from the hospital to give them free of charge to the patient, but did not influence the decision to sell them to the patient or the patient’s decision to report the fraud. Altruism and risk taking, but not the employer’s financial instability, also influenced the likelihood of fraud. Moral courage and the mask offer (free or for a price) influenced the patient’s decision to report the fraud.
Central positional nystagmus due to acute medial medullary infarction
Authors: Lee Seong-Joon , Kim Yoon Seob , Lee Jin Soo , Hong Ji Man
Published: November 2023

A 70-year-old male with risk factors for vascular disease presented with dizziness and instability. The patient showed horizontal geotropic nystagmus when turning his head while lying down, with larger slow phase velocity observed when turning to the left. There were no other neurological deficits. Video head impulse tests and vestibular evoked myogenic potentials were normal. The initial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings were negative; however, the patient experienced subsequent right-side weakness, right tilting, and recurrent episodes of vertigo. A follow-up MRI revealed an acute left medial medullary infarction, which seems to have caused the paroxysmal geotropic central positional nystagmus in this patient.
Model Strategy for Improving Teachers’ Work Discipline at Public Senior High School 96 in Jakarta
Authors: Jubaidah Ida , Widigdo Aslam Mei Nur
Published: November 2023

The decline in work discipline among teachers at public senior high school 96 in Jakarta has led to a reduction in overall school discipline. This research aims to identify the factors influencing teachers, improving discipline at public senior high school 96 in Jakarta, and formulating strategies to enhance it. The research also presents a model for improving work discipline among teachers at Public Senior High School 96 in Jakarta. The research study involved seven Informants. A qualitative-methods approach was employed. Data analysis utilized the Analytic Network Process (ANP) through Super Decisions 3.2. The final results of the study reveal the Model of Work Discipline Improvement Strategy for Teachers at Public Senior High School 96 in Jakarta. Among the identified factors, the personal attributes of teachers emerged as the most crucial aspect in enhancing work discipline at Public Senior High School 96 in Jakarta. Personal attributes were prioritized as the key criteria, followed by criteria such as committee assignment issues, communication gaps, and personal matters. Leadership strategies were determined to be of primary importance in the context of work discipline improvement. The research concludes that the preventive work discipline model is the most suitable approach for enhancing teachers’ work discipline.
Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): A Panel Data Analysis for the Emerging Asian Economies
Authors: Faruq Abu Taher Mohammad Omor
Published: November 2023

In this paper, we explore the economic, institutional, and political/governmental factors in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in the emerging twenty-four Asian economies. To examine the significant determinants of FDI, the study uses panel data for a period of seventeen years (2002-2018). The panel methodology enables us to deal with endogeneity and other issues. Multiple regression models are done for empirical evidence. The study focuses on a holistic approach and considers different variables under three broad areas: economic, institutional, and political aspects. The variables include market size, trade openness, inflation, natural resources, lending rate, capital formation as economic factors, the Business Regulatory Environment and the Business Disclosure Index as institutional factors, and political stability, government effectiveness, and the rule of law as political factors. The empirical findings show most of the economic factors significantly affect FDI inflows, whereas Business Disclosure is the only important institutional variable. Moreover, political stability has a significant positive impact in attracting foreign capital flow, although the impact of government effectiveness is found insignificant. Overall, the economic factors prevail strongly compared to institutional and political factors.
Trimming the Retail: The investment outlook for CVS’s growth strategy
Authors:   LeTourneau University, Smith J. Mark
Published: November 2023

CVS Health Corporation owns the retail pharmacy chain and also owns CVS Caremark, the pharmacy benefits manager, and the Aetna health insurance provider (Kolakowski, 2023). Recent acquisitions in 2022 and 2023 include Oak Street Health, Inc., and Signify Health. CVS’s proactive growth strategy aims to acquire health care firms across various sectors of health care, yet the management is not averse to divesting the firm of less profitable subsidiaries. In November 2021 the firm announced the closing of 300 stores per year through 2024. A decline in stock price of CVS would suggest analyzing whether the company is still a good long-term investment. A deeper study may be warranted, but seven methods should suffice to either reject CVS immediately or accept CVS for further consideration. The analysis includes the following: The price-to-earnings ratio or P/E multiple approach for validating stock price. Evaluating expected return of the stock with the capital asset pricing model (CAPM). The corporate valuation model using free cash flows for stock-price valuation. A review of the company’s dividend history. Comparison of the company’s capital structure with its peers. Evaluating the company’s historical stock prices. Review of the recent financial statements and the five categories of financial ratios to determine the overall health of the firm. As a company with a large retail business unit, CVS stock would be considered a moderately conservative investment. A decision on long-term investing in CVS stock would consider the risk and potential returns. Subject to further scrutiny, this study accepts CVS as a potential investment choice. Although the acceptance is based on analysis, the author makes no guarantee of future results. This paper is the original work of the author and is not previously published.
Gender separation of entrepreneurship skills acquisition programmes for economic development
Authors:   Social Transformation Research Entity, Faculty of Humanities, North-West University, Mafikeng, South Africa, Adanlawo Eyitayo Francis , Nkomo Nomusa Yolada ,   Department of Economics, Faculty of Commerce, Administration & Law, University of Zululand, South Africa
Published: November 2023

Learning entrepreneurial skills has taken on a significance never before seen as a result of their significance to economic growth. In this study, the impact of skill development initiatives on Nigeria's economic development was examined. The study used two objectives: to look into how gender differences in skill acquisition affected economic development and to determine how skill acquisition affected economic development. A quantitative method in the form of a questionnaire was used to sample two hundred (200) unemployed youths. Results revealed that there is a significant gender difference in skill acquisition for economic development and that skill acquisition has a significant influence on economic development. The study concluded that youths perceive skill acquisition programmes to have a positive effect on employment creation. Likewise, gender equality is to be considered in skills acquisition training. In general, the involvement of both genders in skill acquisition programmes will go a long way toward improving the nation's economic development.
THE EFFECT OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FDI), INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO, EXCHANGE RATE, AND INFLATION ON CURRENT ACCOUNT BALANCE (CAB) WITH CORRUPTION PERCEPTION INDEX (CPI) AS A MODERATION VARIABLE FOR THE PERIOD 1995-2022 IN ASEAN-6
Authors: Wairooy Fatimah Az-zahra , Endraswati Hikmah
Published: November 2023

This study re-examines the effect of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), portfolio investment, exchange rates, and inflation on the Current Account Balance (CAB), with the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) as a moderating variable for the 1995–2022 period in ASEAN-6. Hypothesis testing using MRA and panel data regression. This study took secondary data from The World Bank and Transparency International (TI). It used 168 samples obtained from six ASEAN countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The results showed that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) had a significant negative effect on Current Account Balance (CAB), portfolio investment had a significant positive effect on Current Account Balance (CAB), and exchange rates and inflation had no effect on Current Account Balance (CAB). In addition, the moderating variable used, namely the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), is proven to be able to moderate the four independent variables with a significant negative effect. This research is limited to ASEAN-6 countries and only uses CPI as a moderating variable. Suggestions for further research should be replicated outside ASEAN-6 and consider other variables.
GENERATION Z CASHLESS PREFERENCES IN THE POST COVID-19 PANDEMIC ERA: IDENTIFYING THE CONTINUITY OF DIGITAL PAYMENT USAGE
Authors: Sholihah Erlinda , Ariyani Diyah
Published: November 2023

This quantitative study aims to identify factors affecting the intention of continuity of digital payment use in Generation Z in the post-Covid-19 pandemic. Based on the concepts of ECM (Expectation Confirmation Model) and TAM (Technology Acceptance Model), perceived ease of use, usefulness, and satisfaction were selected as determining variables. Data were collected through questionnaires from 150 Generation Z respondents as digital payment users and tested based on the SEM-PLS technique using SmartPLS software version 4.0. This research has proven that perceived ease of use and satisfaction are the main factors for the continuance intention of digital payment use in Generation Z, especially in the post-Covid-19 pandemic. In contrast, perceived usefulness is not a significant predictor that affects the continuance intention of use. The results of this study are expected to contribute to the expansion of literacy and increase the development of digital payment systems to meet consumer needs in the current cashless era. Further research is needed in describing the continuance intention of digital payment use in Generation Z by adding more variables and increasing the sample to get better findings.
Self-Compassion Predicts Student Athletes’ Negative and Positive Affect After Remembering Exercise-Related Setbacks
Authors:   Evidence-Based Psychological Assessment and Interventions Doctoral School, Póka Tünde ,   Department of Applied Psychology, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Email: tunde.poka@ubbcluj.ro., Veres Anna ,   Department of Applied Psychology, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Email: anna.veres@ubbcluj.ro., Barta Andrea ,   Evidence-Based Psychological Assessment and Interventions Doctoral School; Department of Applied Psychology, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Email: andrea.barta@ubbcluj.ro.
Published: November 2023

"Introduction. Previous findings show that self-compassion is an important resource for athletes, being associated with less fear of failure and better adaptation to obstacles. Objective. The study examines the role of self-compassion in predicting student athletes’ negative and positive affect after recalling a negative, shameful experience of physical training. It examines the extent to which self-compassion can predict the different types of positive (soothing and activating) and negative affect in this context. Method. In a correlational design, self-compassion levels were measured in N = 62 student-athletes using the Self-Compassion Scale- Short Form. After remembering a training-related setback, levels of soothing and activating positive affect were measured using the Types of Positive Affect Scale, and levels of negative affect were assessed with the Emotional Distress Profile. Results. Results indicated that self-compassion is a significant positive predictor of both types of positive affect and a negative predictor of negative affect after recalling a negative shameful experience related to physical training. Conclusion. Confirming previous findings, self-compassion was a relevant construct in the sport context, predicting students’ affect. These results suggest that interventions to improve self-compassion may be adaptive for athletes, and may improve their affect, probably leading to more optimal sport motivation, however, interventional studies are needed to investigate the effectiveness of self-compassion interventions in optimizing athletes’ affect and motivation. Keywords: self-compassion, athletes, affect, exercise. "
El archivo fotográfico performativo: la huella atemporal resignificada desde una experiencia pedagógica interdisciplinaria
Authors: Parentelli Varenka
Published: November 2023

Se presenta una experiencia integral e interdisciplinaria del Programa APEX de la Universidad de la República (Udelar), Uruguay, que pone en juego al archivo, el territorio, la fotografía y la performance, a través de una estrategia pedagógica constructivista y social - cognitiva que toma al archivo como objeto vivo y posible de resignificación performativa para la instalación de una fotogalería. Se trata de un espacio de educación permanente interdisciplinario y colaborativo en el cual participan adultos mayores de la comunidad, estudiantes, docentes y egresados de la Udelar. Centrado en la construcción de retratos a través de archivos fotográficos y testimonios orales que quedan plasmadas en un proceso visual narrativo, la experiencia se propuso contribuir a la recuperación de la memoria e identidad del barrio Cerro de Montevideo. Este artículo comparte un recorrido sobre la característica interdisciplinaria del archivo, su relación con el territorio, el vínculo con la fotografía y su potencialidad como objeto de enseñanza desde un abordaje performativo. Asimismo, describe el contexto institucional en el cual se desarrolla la propuesta, aborda el enfoque pedagógico y las cinco fases de la experiencia: la integración de los múltiples participantes centrada en la empatía e identificación de un objetivo común; el relato oral que involucró diversas actividades y el diseño del guión para el retrato; archivos fotográficos personales y testimonios; técnicas fotográficas y producción performativa; instalación de la fotogalería. Como resultados, se da cuenta de los procesos transitados por los estudiantes y se presentan las imágenes de la fotogalería.
Especialización en edición de revistas científicas en la formación del profesional de la información en Cuba
Authors: Paz Enrique Luis Ernesto
Published: November 2023

El profesional de la información actualmente ha sido ampliamente demandado para la gestión de revistas, la evaluación de la ciencia y la actividad científica. En Cuba la formación del profesional de la información se realiza en cuatro centros de educación superior dentro de los que se encuentra la Universidad Central “Marta Abreu” de Las Villas. En este centro se ofrece la especialización en revistas y edición científica del profesional de la información a través de la asignatura Procesos editoriales desde el 2017. Como parte de perfeccionamiento del proceso formativo se plantearon acciones de internacionalización de la asignatura con la finalidad de estar acorde con las tendencias y estándares internacionales. Se planteó como objetivos del estudio: 1) establecer acciones de internacionalización para la asignatura Procesos editoriales y 2) sistematizar los resultados obtenidos en la formación del profesional de la información la edición científica en el centro de Cuba. El estudio es de tipo descriptivo con aporte metodológico. Para la obtención de resultados se emplearon métodos en los niveles teóricos, fundamentalmente el análisis documental clásico. Como principales resultados se muestra el diseño metodológico de la asignatura Procesos editoriales y se sistematizan los principales resultados obtenidos en la especialización del profesional de la información en el ámbito de las revistas y la edición científica. Las acciones de internacionalización propuestas contribuyen a la formación del profesional de la información acorde a las tendencias y estándares internacionales en torno a la edición científica.
Sonothrombolysis for novel adjuvant therapy in ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a systematic review
Authors: Rayyan Muhammad Isra Rafidin , Fardhani Ichlasul Mahdi , Shabri Hammam Arif
Published: November 2023

Current standard ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treatments, such as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and thrombolytic agent administration, still have some limitations. Sonothrombolysis is a new therapeutic modality that utilizes ultrasound energy to break up thrombus and is currently considered a promising alternative therapeutic strategy to treat STEMI. This systematic review aims to further review the clinical application of sonothrombolysis as an adjuvant therapy modality in STEMI based on the evidence available in the last ten years. We systematically searched studies on PubMed, Cochrane Library, and ScienceDirect databases. After removing duplicates and screening studies based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, data extraction and critical appraisal were performed by three independent reviewers. Study search and selection resulted in five studies with 614 patients and an additional 273 patients as a reference group. Results showed that patients treated with an intermittent, short pulse, and high mechanical index sonothrombolysis with microbubble infusion had significantly better ST-segment resolution and vessel recanalization rates than the other treatment groups. In addition, there was no significant difference in the safety level among all intervention groups. In conclusion, sonotrombolysis is a promising novel therapy that is an adjunct to PCI, which is effective and safe for treating STEMI.