bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The COVID-19 pandemic and urban density: a systematic literature review
Authors: Boujari Pouria , Vahabi Sajad , Mahdi Fatemeh , Rezaeisalim Mahkameh , Shahmiri Mojtaba Shahabi
Published: March 2023

The role of density in the spread of the coronavirus pandemic is among the most critical concerns of urban designers and planners. To clarify this role, this systematic literature review is conducted on urban density and the COVID-19 infection and mortality rates in the context of urban design and planning. The studies were searched through three databases including Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science in March 2022 and were screened and reviewed based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. In total, 58 of the 3344 studies had pre-defined criteria. The results were categorised into four sections: population density, building density, built environment factors, and sociodemographic factors. Finally, directions are provided for future studies due to research gaps.
Predicting customer churn based on changes in their behavior patterns
Authors: Zelenkov Yury , Suchkova Angelina
Published: March 2023

Customer retention is one of the most important tasks of a business, and it is extremely important to allocate retention resources according to the potential profitability of the customer. Most often the problem of predicting customer churn is solved based on the RFM (Recency, Frequency, Monetary) model. This paper proposes a way to extend the RFM model with estimates of the probability of changes in customer behavior. Based on an analysis of data relating to 33 918 clients of a large Russian retailer for 2019–2020, it is shown that there are recurring patterns of change in their behavior over a single year. Information about these patterns is used to calculate the necessary probability estimates. Incorporating these data into a predictive model based on logistic regression increases prediction accuracy by more than 10% on the metrics AUC and geometric mean. It is also shown that this approach has limitations related to the disruption of behavioral patterns by external shocks, such as the lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020. The paper also proposes a way to identify these shocks, making it possible to forecast degradation in the predictive ability of the model.
Simple Sensor Application: Determination of Electrochemical Properties of Carvedilol in CPE Based on Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Development of the Method for its Determination in Pharmaceutical Samples
Authors: GÜVEN Emre , ÖZTÜRK Funda
Published: March 2023

In the study, the electrochemical characteristics of carvedilol were determined by cyclic voltammetry and square wave voltammetry on carbon paste electrode with zinc oxide nanoparticles at pH 8.0 in Britton Robinson buffer. The adsorption characteristics of the molecule on the modified electrode and the electron number accompanying the electrode reaction were calculated. In addition, a new square wave anodic adsorptive stripping voltammetry process was suggested for the determination of carvedilol drug samples. The linear concentration range and detection limit of the process were found to be 0.07 µM–2.61 µM and 0.09 µM, respectively. Recovery studies of CAR in the pharmaceutical sample were performed to check the accuracy of the developed process. With the developed process, results with high reliability, reproduceability, accuracy and precision were obtained for the determination of CAR in pharmaceutical samples.
Nursing Care Related with Surgical Position
Authors: Salazar Maya Ángela María , Osorio Galeano Sandra Patrícia
Published: March 2023

The patient’s correct position is necessary to conduct a safe and effective surgical procedure. This position depends on the access route, duration of the procedure, kind of anesthesia, devices to use, among other factors. This procedure requires planning and effort by the surgical team where they share responsibility to establish and maintain the correct positions for patients. Each surgical position fulfills an objective and implies risks to patients, which is why nursing professionals must be very attentive to provide the necessary care and ensure reliable practices in each position during the perioperative, the importance of the documentation, and the NANDA, NIC, and NOC taxonomy to consider.
Preparing Parents for Discharge from the Neonatal Unit, the Transition, and Care of Their Preterm Children at Home
Authors: Osorio Galeano Sandra Patricia , Salazar Maya Ángela María
Published: March 2023

Preparing parents to care for their preterm children is one of the principal challenges faced by nursing professionals within the neonatal care contexts. This process seeks for parents to acquire the skills to safely provide the differential care required by children at home given their prematurity condition. The preparation for discharge is complex and multidimensional, involving aspects that have to do with the knowledge, skills for caring, security, and trust to transit and take care of the children at home. This process is conducted in the neonatal unit gradually, in function of the clinical evolution of the children and the adaptation of the parents to the situation, considering their individual, family, social, and cultural characteristics. This article describes the principal aspects related with the preparation for discharge and the transition to the home, contents of the education that must be provided to the parents or principal caregivers, and the recommendations for the professional practice regarding these types of educational processes, aimed at making visible and facilitating the nursing role and follow up of results in the health and wellbeing of the preterm children, their parents, and families.
Investigation of fuel properties of biodiesel produced from hemp seed oil
Authors: OGUZ Hidayet , CELIK TOLU Merve
Published: March 2023

Scientists continue to work in order to obtain clean and efficient energy in a sustainable and economical way. Biodiesel is an important research topic not only because it is a renewable energy source, but also because it is an environmentally friendly fuel that can be produced as efficiently as petroleum-derived fuels. The raw materials used are as important as the production parameters in the production of biodiesel fuels. Hemp is not a widely cultivated plant because its cultivation is subject to government control. However, by breeding, the production of species containing low amount of stimulant and high amount of seed and fiber can be realized. In case of an efficient fuel production in compliance with the determined standards, the hemp plant can be accepted as a raw material that can also be evaluated in the field of energy. In order to guide the studies to be carried out for this purpose, in this study, the conformity of the fuel obtained by producing biodiesel from hemp seed oil to the standards was examined. As a result of the fuel analysis, it has been seen that the fuel properties of the produced hemp biodiesel are largely compatible with the TS EN 14214 standards. The results obtained provided a sufficient starting point for the development of the study.
Analisis Capaian Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab dengan Taksonomi Bloom Revisi
Authors: Maulana Rizal
Published: March 2023

Kemampuan peserta didik dalam memahami konten pembelajaran sangat bergantung pada keterampilan berpikir tingkat tinggi (HOTS) yang dimiliki, sehingga dibutuhkan konsep pembelajaran dan asesmen yang berorientasi pada peningkatan keterampilan tersebut. Hal ini berlaku bagi semua jenis mata pelajaran, termasuk bahasa Arab. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan konsep penerapan Taksonomi Bloom Revisi dalam perumusan Capaian Pembelajaran (CP) Bahasa Arab. Melalui kajian literatur sistematis, ditemukan beberapa hasil berikut: 1) Capaian Pembelajaran yang dibebankan pada siswa Fase B jenjang Madrasah Ibtidaiyah adalah level LOTS. 2) Siswa pada Fase D jejang Madrasah Tsanawiyah mempunyai dua level untuk dicapai, yaitu level LOTS pada keterampilan mendengar dan membaca-memirsa dan level HOTS dalam kategori mencipta pada keterampilan berbicara dan menulis-mempresentasikan. 3) Siswa pada Fase F jenjang Madrasah Aliyah dibebankan dengan level HOTS pada semua elemen di Capaian Pembelajarannya. Oleh karena itu, hendaknya para pendidik Bahasa Arab mampu mengaplikasikan Taksonomi Bloom Revisi dalam perumusan Capaian Pembelajaran yang harus diperoleh peserta didik agar terwujudnya lulusan dengan kualitas pengetahuan dan keterampilan yang terbaik.
El final de un proyecto misional. La Compañía de Jesús y su ocaso en las monarquías ibéricas
Authors: García Arenas Mar
Published: March 2023

Los jesuitas llegaron a tierras americanas en 1549 y cuatro años más tarde fue erigida la provincia jesuita de Brasil, independiente de la portuguesa, bajo la autoridad del P. Manuel Nóbrega. Por una resolución de la Congregación General de la Compañía en 1558, se acordó el envío de misioneros no solo portugueses sino también de otras provincias europeas a Brasil (Osswald, 2012, p. 1524). La Compañía de Jesús tuvo como misión someter e incorporar numerosas naciones indígenas del litoral a la Corona portuguesa y fue la primera orden religiosa en establecerse y consolidarse en la extensa área geográfica brasileña, en Salvador (Bahía), Ilheus y Porto Seguro en 1549; en São Vicente (1550), en Espíritu Santo (1551) y después en São Paulo (1554) y Olinde (Pernambuco). No obstante, su arribo a la zona septentrional fue posterior: la primera llegada fue en 1602, pero hasta 1622 no se inició el asentamiento en Maranhão, que en 1727 se segregó de la provincia de Brasil, creándose la viceprovincia de Maranhão
El odio a Bernardo Monteagudo como impulsor del primer gobierno autónomo del Perú
Authors: Ortemberg Pablo
Published: March 2023

Hasta hace un tiempo no se conocía todavía con exactitud cuándo 1785 o 1789 y dónde Tucumán o Chuquisaca había nacido, y hasta hoy su crimen sigue siendo un misterio. Tampoco puede asegurarse que los restos repatriados a Buenos Aires fuesen de él. Su correspondencia personal se destruyó o extravió; no guardó un solo billete amoroso. Circula un retrato en el que se lo ve con la Orden del Sol en el pecho (figura 1), pero es apócrifo; el mismo pertenece a Bernardo Vera y Pintado patriota rioplatense que peleó en Chile. Uno de sus biógrafos propaló el engaño iconográfico por razones comerciales . Supuestamente, la biografía que en 1942 dedica a Monteagudo el tucumano Lizondo Borda reproduce un retrato que se le hiciera al revolucionario el 22 de agosto de 1822 en Panamá, sin embargo, no hay manera de autentificarlo. La imagen no ha tenido difusión. No obstante estos esquivos, o mejor dicho, gracias a estas ambigüedades, la figura del «prócer» ha sido apropiada de diferentes maneras en los panteones nacionales de Bolivia, Perú, Argentina y Chile. Países que no existían en su época, recordemos, sino que se ofrecían como un único teatro americano, espacio continental, en el que Monteagudo supo dejar su huella revolucionaria en su tan novelesco como «meteórico» recorrido. Como muchos en su época transitó un arco geográfico vastísimo, pero como pocos jugó un papel protagónico, o co-protagónico en ocasiones, en los momentos más candentes en cada punto de su peregrinaje.
La Producción de la Mercancía Dinero en la Formación del Mercado Interno Colonial
Authors: Assadourian Carlos Sempat
Published: March 2023

No presenta resumen.
Augmenting care in hepatocellular carcinoma with artificial intelligence
Authors: Xu Flora Wen Xin , Tang Sarah S , Soh Hann Natalie , Pang Ning Qi , Bonney Glenn Kunnath
Published: March 2023

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide and prognosis remains poor. The recent paradigm shifts in management algorithms of such patients have resulted in unique challenges in the early identification of HCC, prognosis, surgical outcomes, prioritization of potential transplant recipients, donor-recipient matching, and so on. In recent years, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities have shown potential in HCC treatment. In this narrative review, we outline first the different types of AI models that are applied in clinical practice and then focus on the frontiers of AI research in the diagnosis, prognostication, and treatment of HCC, particularly in classification of indeterminate liver lesions, tumor staging, survival prediction, improving equity in transplant recipient selection, prediction of treatment response and prognosis. We show that US coupled with AI-driven predictive models can provide accurate noninvasive screening tools for early disease. While AI models applied to contrast-enhanced CT, MRI and PET studies may appear to have limited clinical utility in disease diagnosis and differentials, owing to their accuracy, we highlighted the importance of such models in predicting pathological findings preoperatively. Despite the availability of many accurate, sensitive, and specific AI algorithms that outperform traditional scoring systems, they have not been widely used in clinical practice. The challenges in AI application, including distributional shift and imbalanced data, lack of standardization, and the ‘black box’ phenomenon, are addressed here. The importance of AI in the future of HCC makes it important for clinicians to have a good understanding of different AI techniques, their benefits, and potential pitfalls.
Pengaruh Pekerja Keluarga dan Peran Inovasi terhadap Produktivitas Usaha di Indonesia
Authors:   Program Pascasarjana Ilmu Ekonomi, Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Indonesia, Lubis Subhan Fikri , Lubis Andi Fahmi ,   Program Pascasarjana Ilmu Ekonomi, Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Indonesia
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini membahas tentang pengaruh keterlibatan keluarga melalui kepemilikan usaha (modal sendiri) dan keterlibatan anggota keluarga (pekerja keluarga) dalam perusahaan/usaha mikro dan kecil di Indonesia terhadap produktivitas usahanya. Berdasarkan penelitian terdahulu keterlibatan keluarga dapat menurunkan dan meningkatkan produktivitas. Dengan modal yang relatif kecil, tenaga kerja yang kurang berkualitas dan teknologi yang rendah, produktivitas industri mikro dan kecil yang mempekerjakan anggota keluarga dalam perusahaannya akan cenderung lebih rendah karena perusahaan akan lebih menghindari perubahan yang cenderung berisiko. Peran inovasi dapat dibuktikan sebagai moderasi dalam penelitian diharapkan mampu meningkatkan produktivitas industri mikro dan kecil di Indonesia.
Kerentanan Perbankan di Indonesia: Pengukuran dan Penyebabnya
Authors:   Departemen Ilmu Ekonomi, Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Airlangga, Wibowo Wisnu , Zakaria Amir Ambyah ,   Departemen Ilmu Ekonomi, Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Airlangga
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi kerentanan perbankan dan menguji faktor yang diduga memengaruhinya. Kerentanan bank diidentifikasi menggunakan modifikasi crisis and default index (C&D Index), sedangkan pengujian hipotesis menggunakan regresi logit. Sampel penelitian ini adalah 27 bank komersil di Indonesia periode 2008 sampai 2018. Hasilnya, tahun 2008 dan 2013 adalah kondisi yang paling rentan bagi perbankan di Indonesia. Penyebab sebagian besar bank teridentifikasi rentan adalah karena penurunan profit, peningkatan pinjaman dalam mata uang asing, dan peningkatan Non Performing Loan (NPL). Hasil uji regresi logit menunjukkan kerentanan perbankan di Indonesia berhubungan negatif dengan permodalan bank, aset likuid bank, dan aset keuangan bank.
Determinan Produktivitas Tenaga Kerja Industri Manufaktur Besar dan Sedang di Pulau Jawa
Authors:   Politeknik Statistika STIS, Sari Rika Dwi Puspita , Oktora Siskarossa Ika ,   Politeknik Statistika STIS
Published: March 2023

Industrialisasi merupakan salah satu fokus pemerintah dalam pembangunan. Pulau Jawa merupakan wilayah yang difokuskan untuk industri. Namun, produktivitas tenaga kerja Industri Besar dan Sedang (IBS) di Pulau Jawa lebih rendah dibandingkan daerah di luar Pulau Jawa dan tingkat produktivitas nasional. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis determinan produktivitas tenaga kerja IBS seluruh provinsi di Pulau Jawa periode 2010–2015 dengan menggunakan metode regresi data panel. Hasil analisis menunjukkan Fixed Effect Model merupakan model terbaik untuk penelitian ini, dengan Indeks Pembangunan Manusia (IPM), upah riil, dan Pembentukan Modal Tetap Bruto (PMTB) kendaraan berpengaruh secara signifikan positif terhadap produktivitas tenaga kerja.
Desa Digital dan Tingkat Literasi Keuangan Aparatur Desa: Studi Kasus Kabupaten Aceh Tamiang
Authors:   Magister Perencanaan Ekonomi dan Kebijakan Pembangunan Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisinis Universitas Indonesia, Fitriansyah Fitriansyah , Nuryakin Chaikal ,   Departemen Ilmu Ekonomi Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisinis Universitas Indonesia
Published: March 2023

Sejak tahun 2014, Pemerintah mendorong inklusi keuangan bagi masyarakat berpendapatan rendah melalui digitalisasi bantuan sosial. Perkembangan terbaru, pemerintah daerah juga didorong untuk membangun “Desa Digital”. Keberhasilan program ini menurut penulis, membutuhkan literasi keuangan dan literasi digital aparatur desa. Studi ini melakukan survei mengenai literasi keuangan, digital, dan keuangan digital dari aparatur desa di 60 desa dari 213 desa di Kabupaten Aceh Tamiang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara rata-rata tingkat literasi masih rendah, bahkan cenderung kurang. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa faktor usia, tingkat pendidikan, dan akses terhadap keuangan digital memengaruhi tingkat literasi keuangan aparatur desa.
Poverty Map sebagai Potret Ketimpangan Pendapatan Area Kecil di Kota Yogyakarta
Authors:   Badan Pusat Statistik, Widyawati Dewi , Muchlisoh Siti ,   Politeknik Statistika STIS
Published: March 2023

Ketimpangan terjadi dalam proses pembangunan ekonomi seiring dengan adanya perbedaan sumber daya alam dan infrastruktur yang dimiliki oleh masing-masing daerah. Program penanggulangan ketimpangan pendapatan memerlukan pendataan yang akurat dan menjangkau sampai wilayah terkecil. Penelitian ini membahas penerapan metode Elbers, Lanjouw, dan Lanjouw (ELL) dan Counterfactual untuk mendapatkan estimasi indikator ketimpangan pendapatan pada level kecamatan maupun desa/kelurahan di Kota Yogyakarta serta memetakannya dalam bentuk poverty map. Data yang digunakan adalah Sensus Penduduk (SP2010), SUSENAS (2010 dan 2018), PODES (2011 dan 2018), serta publikasi BPS lainnya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penduga ukuran ketimpangan pendapatan dengan metode ELL memiliki nilai RSE yang lebih kecil dibandingkan dengan hasil pendugaan langsung. Poverty Map menampilkan snap-shot distribusi tingkat ketimpangan pada area kecil yang relatif heterogen.
Dampak Pinjaman Mikro terhadap Kesejahteraan Rumah Tangga Perempuan Pengusaha Mikro dan Kecil
Authors:   Program Studi S1 Ilmu Ekonomi, Departemen Ilmu Ekonomi, Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Indonesia, Sjari M Dewi Ratna , Sinaga Bonar M. ,   Fakultas Ekonomi dan Manajemen, IPB University, Kusnadi Nunung ,   Fakultas Ekonomi dan Manajemen, IPB University, Syaukat Yusman ,   Fakultas Ekonomi dan Manajemen, IPB University
Published: March 2023

Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pinjaman kredit dapat meningkatkan kinerja Usaha Mikro dan Kecil (UMK), dampaknya pada kesejahteraan rumah tangga perempuan pengusaha mikro dan kecil (PPMK), serta determinan tidak diminatinya pinjaman bersubsidi oleh pengusaha tersebut. Dengan menggunakan sampel dari 82 rumah tangga PPMK di Kota Depok dan Kabupaten Bogor serta metode Propensity Score Matching (PSM), hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pinjaman dapat mendorong pendapatan usaha, tetapi kredit yang disiapkan oleh pemerintah dengan tingkat bunga rendah tidak menjadi pilihan utama karena pengetahuan yang terbatas, kewajiban adanya agunan, dan isu religius seperti riba. Hasil studi ini juga menunjukkan bagaimana kesejahteraan rumah tangga UMK dapat ditingkatkan melalui bantuan kredit pemerintah.
Dana Desa dan Perkembangan Status Desa: Studi Kasus Kabupaten/Kota di Indonesia
Authors:   Badan Pengawasan Keuangan dan Pembangunan, Aji Yore Isti Tosan , Qibthiyyah Riatu Mariatul ,   Qibthiyyah
Published: March 2023

Pembangunan desa dan peningkatan status desa merupakan salah satu agenda utama Pemerintah Indonesia. Dana desa dianggap berperan penting dalam peningkatan tersebut, akan tetapi studi empiris tentang dana desa dan status desa masih terbatas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan bukti empiris dampak dana desa terhadap perkembangan status desa sesuai Indeks Pembangunan Desa (IPD) per kabupaten/kota di Indonesia. Melalui penggunaan metode First Difference dengan data tahun 2014 dan 2018, penulis menemukan bahwa dana desa berdampak secara parsial signifikan terhadap perkembangan status desa. Meskipun signifikan secara statistik, besaran koefisien regresi menunjukkan dampak yang kecil secara ekonomi.
Characteristics of Hearing Loss Among Older Adults in the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study: A Community-Based Longitudinal Cohort Study With an 8-Year Follow-up
Authors: Oh Kyoung Ho , Cho Hyunsan , Lee Seung Ku , Shin Chol , Choi June
Published: March 2023

Objectives. This study investigated the 8-year incidence and progression of hearing loss (HL) and its types and examined the risk factors for changes in HL.Methods. This longitudinal cohort study analyzed data from the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study (KoGES), an ongoing, prospective, community-based cohort study that has been conducted since 2001. Altogether, 1,890 residents of urban areas in Korea aged 45–75 years at time 1 (baseline) were included in the study. Pure-tone audiometry (PTA) testing was performed twice, at time 1 (2008–2009) and time 2 (2015–2018, follow-up), 8 years apart. HL grades were defined as seven mutually exclusive categories following the revised World Health Organization classification. Incidence was defined as PTA >20 dB HL in the better ear at time 2 among those without HL at time 1. Progression was defined as the progressive deterioration of HL among those with HL at time 1. The three types of HL constituted sensorineural (SNHL), conductive, and mixed HL.Results. At time 1, 36.40% of patients were diagnosed with HL, which increased to 51.64% at time 2. The 8-year incidence of HL was 27.20%, and progressive deterioration of HL occurred in 23.11% of those with HL. SNHL was the most common type of HL, and its prevalence markedly increased at time 2. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that the incidence of HL was significantly associated with increasing age, male sex (odds ratio [OR], 1.73; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.07–2.81), and diabetes mellitus (OR, 1.43; 95% CI, 1.04–1.96). Alcohol consumption was a risk factor for HL deterioration among those with HL at time 1.Conclusion. The prevalence and deterioration of HL were extremely high among older adults, and age was the strongest risk factor for these changes. Therefore, timely screening and intervention are necessary to prevent HL and delay its deterioration among older adults.
Expected Return to Education, Schooling and Child Labor in Cote d’Ivoire
Authors: AHOUAKAN Ehouman Williams Venance
Published: March 2023

The paper attempts to assess whether expected returns to education affect the incidence of child labor in Côte d’Ivoire using the 2008 Households Living Standard Survey (ENV 2008) and the 2013 National Survey on Employment and Child Labor Status (ENSETE 2013). Nationally, approximately a quarter (1/4) of children belonging to the 5 to 17 age group are involved in economic activities. Child labor is a matter of concern in Côte d’Ivoire, as it interferes with schooling. We find evidence that improvement in the expected returns to education leads to regression of the likelihood that both boys and girls be involved in child labor,while it only increases girls’ probability of attendingschool. This result suggests that households' decisions to provide their children with schooling or to involve them early on the labor market are sensitive to the expected returns to education. A potential explanation of this could be found in the low expected returns to education. Indeed, many educated people in this country experience difficulties in finding decent jobs. Therefore, sound educational system and labor market reforms likely to improve the return to education could help reduce child labor and improve girls' schooling.
JEL Classification: O12, O15, I02, J08, J13
Conflict of Interest and Risk of Bias in Systematic Reviews on Methylphenidate for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Authors: Snellman Alexandra , Carlberg Stella , Olsson Louise
Published: March 2023

Background
Systematic reviews (SR) are crucial to evidence-based medicine, but associated conflict of interest remains under-investigated. We set out to compare disclosure of financial conflicts of interest (fCOI) of authors with publically available information and risk of bias (RoB) in SR on the effect of Methylphenidate for treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Methods
A librarian searched Medline, Cochrane Library, Embase and PsycInfo in December, 2020. PRISMA guidelines were adopted for selection. Two blinded researchers independently searched open websites for information on fCOI for all authors of all included SR. ´ Disclosure on fCOI was extracted from full-text versions of SR. RoB was judged using Cochrane´s tool for SR.
Results
Disclosure on fCOI was missing for 2/44 (5%) included SR. For 15 (34%) SR, at least one author disclosed fCOI, and confirmed by open websites in all cases. Authors of 27 (61%) SR disclosed no fCOI, but discordant information was publically available for 8 (30%). In all, 23/44 (55%) of SR were associated with fCOI.
RoB was high for 37/44 (84%) SR; 18 (49%) with and 19 (51%) without fCOI noticed on open websites. For the remaining 7 SR with low risk of bias, the corresponding figures were 6 (86%) with and 1 (14%) without fCOI.
Conclusion
The findings indicated an underreporting of fCOI corresponding to one third of SR disclosing no fCOI, methodological shortcomings were common, and 43/44 (98%) SR were compromised by either high RoB, or by fCOI. Similar investigations on other topics for comparison are warranted.
Evidence-Based Policy Making: Analysis and Policy Recommendations for how the Philippines can manage a Cost-Effective Clean Energy Transition.
Authors: Alexander Kane
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this research was to assess different scenarios for a cost-effective clean energy transition in the Philippines. This was done by using the Open Source Energy Modelling System (OSeMOSYS), which is a modelling software that can be used to project future energy capacities for a country, among other relevant factors such as capital investment and carbon emissions. The six scenarios modelled were least cost (LC), coal phase out (CPO), Philippines energy plan (PEP), combined energy plan (CEP), nationally determined contribution (NDC) and net zero (NZ). The key findings indicated that the CEP scenario was the most cost-effective scenario as the emissions are over 50% less compared to the LC scenario, as well as phasing out coal by 2050 and supporting the goals of the Philippines Development Plan. However, the ambitious NDC and NZ scenarios should be worked towards if funding can be secured to support them. For the Philippines, the main focus must be on the phasing out of coal, as well as a particular focus on certain renewables and the importance of finance, among other factors. This study therefore presents a discussion based on the results about the most crucial factors and what can be done to make an energy transition successful.
Adsorption potential of Ionic Liquid-Modified ZnO nanoparticles for highly efficient removal of azo dye: Detailed isotherms and kinetics
Authors: Nain Karmjeet , Dhillayan Divya , Bansal Shafila , Hundal Qudrat , Saharan Priya , Bhukal Santosh
Published: March 2023

In this study, bare and ionic liquid-modified nanoparticles have been synthesized using microwave irradiation method. The fabricated nanoparticles were characterized by different techniques viz. XRD, FT-IR, FESEM, and UV-Visible spectroscopy and were explored as adsorbent for effective removal of (Brilliant Blue R-250) azo dye from aqueous solutions. Various factors affecting the adsorption efficiency of synthesized nanoparticles (bare/ionic liquid-modified) such as concentration of dye, pH of reaction media, dose of nanoparticles, and reaction time, were thoroughly investigated with varying experimental conditions; on magnetic stirrer and in sonicator. The results exhibited a high adsorption efficiency of ionic liquid-modified nanoparticles for removal of dye as compared to the bare one. Also, an enhanced adsorption was observed via sonication than by magnetic stirring. Different isotherms such as Langmuir, Frendluich, and Tempkin were elaborated. Also, an evaluation of adsorption kinetics showed a linear pseudo-second-order equation for adsorption process.
Factors driving dispersal and habitat use of loggerhead sea turtle post-hatchlings and its conservational implications
Authors: Morla Sara Abalo , Muñoz Rafael , Tomás Jesús , Belda Eduardo J.
Published: March 2023

Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) nesting events are increasing in the western Mediterranean Sea, far from their usual nesting areas in the Mediterranean and Atlantic basins. The study of dispersal behaviour towards potential developmental areas of loggerhead post-hatchlings from this new nesting area is crucial to comprehend this colonization process and determining grounded conservation strategies. To fill this gap, was investigated, for the first time in the Mediterranean Sea, the dispersal strategies and habitat use based on data from 19 head-started loggerhead post-hatchlings released from the Spanish Mediterranean coast and satellite-tracked between 2016-2018. Turtles dispersed over large areas and showed active swimming phases, as they frequently dispersed against sea currents. Dispersal routes varied for each individual, although they consistently dispersed south-eastwards, especially during the coldest periods. Several post-hatchlings travelled through the Sicilian Channel to reach deep and warmer areas in the eastern Mediterranean basin. The most year-round suitable areas corresponded to the Ionian and Levant Seas. Therefore, conservation measures focused on this stage should be taken at least in these developmental areas.
Surgical management of proximal femoral benign lesions: Simple lateral femoral approach vs. Watson-Jones approach
Authors: Ye Qiang , Wang Yitian , He Xuanhong , Li Zhuangzhuang , Zhang Yuqi , Li Longqing , Gong Taojun , Lu Minxun , Luo Yi , Min Li , Zhou Yong , Tu Chongqi
Published: March 2023

Objective: To compare the simple lateral femoral approach and the Watson-Jones approach in the treatment of proximal femoral benign lesions.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of the clinical data of 45 patients with proximal femoral benign lesions treated by the simple lateral femoral approach and the Watson-Jones approach January 2016 to January 2021 was performed to record all data by comparing incision length, surgical exposure time, intraoperative blood loss, treatment effect includes postoperative bed time, hospital stay, weight-bearing time, Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) score, visual analog scale (VAS) score. Patients were routinely followed up at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months postoperatively. The lower limb function and the complications were recorded.
Results: There was a significant difference (mean±SD) in the length of surgical incision [9.1±1.6 vs. 15.7±1.7 cm] (P < 0.05), intraoperative blood loss [259.1±206.0 vs.1004.7±815.7 mL] (P < 0.05); postoperative weight-bearing time [45.8±28.8vs. 57.9±37.8 day] (P < 0.05) and VAS Score on the third postoperative day [2.1±0.7 vs. 3.3±0.7 day] (P < 0.05). There was one patient (4.5%) in the Watson-Jones approach group with postoperative wound fat liquefaction and superficial infection, then the wound completely improved by secretion culture, enhanced dressing and effective antibiotics. One patient (4.5%) in the Watson-Jones approach group experienced abduction weakness.
Conclusion: These data suggest that the simple lateral femoral approach for lesion curettage and internal fixation, which is an effective and safe option for proximal femoral benign lesions. In some extent, it can be used as a modified alternative of the Watson-Jones approach despite the fact that it just has relative limited indications.
Teaching, learning, and assessment of law on medical students' cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills: a systematic review
Authors: Abbasi Mahmood , Shirazi Mandana , Torkmandi Hojjat , Homayoon Sanaz , Abdi Mohammad
Published: March 2023

Background: It is necessary to improve medical students' legal cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills to prevent further legal issues in the medical profession. Choosing the proper teaching and assessment methods is very crucial in this matter. This study aimed to investigate teaching, learning, and assessment of law on medical students' legal cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills.
Methods: We conducted a systematic study in PubMed, Embass, Web of Science databases, and Google Scholar search engine using MECIR and PRISMA, AMEE Guide 94 for 1980 to 2022.12.30. Nineteen articles met the inclusion criteria. “The MERSQI checklist” was used to assess the quality of the articles and “the URSEC” (the theoretical underpinning of the development, the resources required, the setting, the educational methods employed, and the content) was used to assess the risk of educational bias.
Results: Internships courses called Medical Education Humanities and Society (MESH), clinical scenario design, seminars and small group discussions, web-based interactive training, law training courses, PBL, and mind maps were used to improve the medical law knowledge in medical students. MESH clerkship, simulation of a legal event, medico-legal advocacy program based on inter-disciplinary education, group discussion, integration, and court-based learning were used to improve students’ attitude. Multidisciplinary training, small group discussions after the seminar, mock trial competition, and interdisciplinary education were used to teach the psychomotor skills. Except for one study in the field of knowledge, all other studies reported law education to be effective on the students' knowledge, attitude, and legal performance. All assessments of cognitive and affective were written, but the OSCE, the simulated court, and the review of patient referrals were used to assess performance.
Conclusion: There are few studies to examine the cognitive, affective, and legal psychomotor skills of medical students. The texts have not yet fully explored the high level of affective and psychomotor domains, which is evident of a gap in this sector. It is vital to acknowledge that these problems can be prevented with proper education and evaluation. It is recommended for terms of ‘research’ and ‘effective educational policies’ to be considered and adopted in this field.
Coping strategy indicator–Short version: Validity evidence of internal structure and correlates in young adults
Authors: Merino-Soto César , Livia-Segovia José , Aguirre-Morales Marivel , Toledano-Toledano Filiberto
Published: March 2023

The abbreviated measurement of coping strategies is useful for monitoring and identifying the effects of stress. The Coping Strategy Indicator-Short version (CSI-S) (seeking support, problem solving and avoidance strategies) is a new adaptation of the full parent version, and it requires additional evidence of validity. Young adults (n=125) from a public university in Lima, Peru, were recruited to help test the evidence of validity of internal structure, reliability and association with other variables (perceived stress and general efficacy to cope with difficulties), which were evaluated using nonparametric item response theory procedures. The support-seeking and problem-solving items formed Mokken scales, and avoidance showed limited properties. The correlations between the scales were moderate or low and had theoretical consistency, and the relationship with perceived stress highlighted the predictive capacity of avoidance and problem-solving strategies. In general, the CSI-S shows suitable psychometric properties; however, the avoidance score requires further examination or reconstruction of its items.
Identifying life-history patterns along the fast-slow continuum of mammalian viral carriers
Authors: Tonelli Andrea , Caceres-Escobar Hernan , Blagrove Marcus , Wardeh Maya , Marco Moreno Di
Published: March 2023

Humans share an important fraction of their viral diseases with other mammals, but the patterns that govern host-virus associations remain largely unknown. Life-history traits have been identified as major indicators of mammals’ susceptibility and exposure to viruses, due to evolutionary constraints that link life-history speed with species’ ecology and immunity. Nonetheless, it is unclear where along the fast-slow continuum of mammalian life-history lies the greatest diversity of host species. Here we analyse the virome of 1,350 wild mammals and detect the characteristics that drive species’ compatibility with different groups of viruses. We highlight that mammals with larger body size and either very rapid or very slow life histories are more likely to carry viruses, especially zoonotic viruses. While some common life-history patterns emerge across carriers, eco-evolutionary characteristics of viral groups appear to determine their preference for certain carrier species. Our findings underline the importance of incorporating both mammals’ life-history information and viruses’ functional diversity into surveillance strategies to identify potential zoonotic carriers in wildlife.
ARV1 Gene: Another example for one gene many faces
Authors: Kamate Mahesh , Basavanagowda Thanuja
Published: March 2023

Background: ARV1 mutation is known to present as Developmental epileptic encephalopathy (DEE)-38. However, the phenotypic spectrum has been expanding ever since it was reported in 2016. Along with the seizures and developmental delay other unique clinical features include ophthalmological abnormalities and movement disorders in the form of ataxia and dystonia especially in those with missense mutation. These manifestations mimic the common ataxia telangiectasia. Elevation of alpha feto-protein levels is an important investigative marker in the diagnosis of ataxia telangiectasia and some ataxia with oculomotor apraxia syndromes. ARV1can also be associated with increased alpha feto-protein. There are no reports evaluating alpha feto-protein levels in ARV1 mutation, which is significant in the context of ocular abnormalities with ataxia.
Results: We report a case of ARV1 mutation presenting with ataxia, ocular abnormalities and elevated alpha feto-protein levels, thus mimicking autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxias. This study provides a comprehensive literature review of the cases reported so far, thus expanding the understanding of the spectrum of presentation, and helps in correlating the clinical picture with the underlying causative genetic mutation.
Conclusion: ARV1gene is another example of one gene with phenotypic pleiotropy. Though presentation with DEE is a common presentation, a few of them especially those with missense mutations can present with ataxia and ocular abnormalities. All cases with ataxia who have increased alpha feto-protein levels and seizures should be tested for ARV1 gene when testing for ataxia genes is negative. Underlying genetic mechanism can explain the varying clinical manifestations of ARV1 gene.
First record of the Ophisurus serpens (Linnaeus, 1758) (Osteichthyes: Ophichthidae) in the Sea of Marmara, Türkiye
Authors: UZER Uğur , CÖMERT Nurdan , KARAKULAK Saadet
Published: March 2023

A sexually mature male specimen of Ophisurus serpens (Linnaeus, 1758) was caught on 14 January 2023 during gillnet fishing activity at 96 m depth off the coast of Silivri (Northern Sea of Marmara, Türkiye). The total length was 1841 mm and total weight was 1801 g. This individual is the first record for the Sea of Marmara.
Thyroidea ima artery multiple branching pattern over the trachea
Authors: Totlis Trifon , Natsis Konstantinos , Achlatis Vlasios , Pettas Theodoros , Piagkou Maria
Published: March 2023

Purpose The current cadaveric report describes a rare case of a thyroidea ima artery (TIA) with multiple branching pattern over the trachea.
Methods A cadaver dissection of the neck and thorax region of a formalin-embalmed 90-year-old male cadaver of a body donor took place. The body donation was made after a signed informed consent.
Results The TIA variant originated from the brachiocephalic artery before its bifurcation into the right common carotid artery (CCA) and right subclavian artery (SCA). TIA further divided into three anterior and two posterior branches, with subsequent multiple division into smaller branches. All branches were located anterior and right side to the trachea. The anterior branches supplied the infrahyoid muscles and the posterior ones supplied the thyroid gland inferior lobes and the inferior parathyroid glands. The TIA coexisted with a brachiocephalico-carotid trunk, derived after the left CCA and left SCA fusion.
Conclusion The presence of multiple arterial branches over the trachea creates a high risk for excessive bleeding during tracheotomy or cricothyroidotomy.
Extreme learning machine for soil temperature prediction using only air temperature as input
Authors: BELOUZ Khaled , ZEREG Salah
Published: March 2023

Soil temperature (TS) is a crucial parameter in many fields, especially agriculture. In developing countries like Algeria, the soil temperatures (ST) and the meteorological data are limited. This study investigates the use of Extreme Learning Machine (ELM) for the accurate prediction of daily ST at three different depths (30 cm, 60 cm, and 100 cm) using a minimal number of climatic inputs. The inputs used in this study include maximum and minimum air temperatures, relative humidity, and day of the year (DOY) as a representative of the temporal component. Five different combinations of inputs were used to develop ELM models and determine the best set of input variables. The ELM models were then compared with traditional methods such as multiple linear regression, artificial neural networks, and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system. Based on evaluation metrics such as R, RMSE, and MAPE, the ELM models with air temperatures and DOY as inputs (ELM-M0 and ELM-M3) demonstrated superior performance at all depths when compared to the other techniques. The most accurate predictions were found at a depth of 100 cm using the ELM-M3 model, which employed inputs of minimum and maximum air temperatures and DOY, with R value of 0.98, RMSE of 0.68°C, and MAPE of 3.4%. The results demonstrate that the inclusion of DOY in the climatic dataset significantly enhances the performance and accuracy of machine learning models for ST prediction. The ELM was found to be a fast, simple, effective, and useful tool for TS prediction.
Tell Me Who You're With: the State and Government Shareholder, Media and Price of Stock in Brazilian
Authors: Orso Lidinei Éder , Santos Ruan Carlos dos , Sousa Antônia Márcia Rodrigues , Silva Altieres de Oliveira
Published: March 2023

The main objectives are the influence on the various interested shareholders, the role of institutionalized the State in the shareholding structure of companies, and their influence on share prices after the events of media about disclose of these in this study. In the first moment, the investigation had a quantitative approach of a relational nature based on the events investigated between 2010 and 2020 and were published in the newspapers circulating in Brazil and the world. In addition to the share prices, the variables investigated corresponded to the various forms of state participation. Based on stock valuation data, statistical methods were applied to a secondary database containing measurable information provided by organizations operating in the Brazilian stock market and documentary evidence provided by companies. The presence of the State as a shareholder has significant relevance in the Brazilian capital market and the application of public resources. It is the responsibility of society and academia to monitor such applications and ascertain whether it generates value for the business and the country. Within the study's boundaries on the management of public resources and investments, Corporate Governance has been arising the debate and questioning about the government's performance as a shareholder in the firm.
Assessing the Water Savings Potential of Optimized Surface Irrigation Management in Northern Italy
Authors: Masseroni Daniele , Gangi Fabiola , Ghilardelli Francesca , Gallo Antonio , Kisekka Isaya , Gandolfi Claudio
Published: March 2023

The effects of climate change on water availability affect the performance of surface irrigation, which is the oldest and most common method of water application to row crops worldwide. A paradigm shift towards strategies aimed at increasing flexibility of irrigation scheduling and improving the design and management of field layouts and irrigation practices should be explored to promote water savings at the farm scale. In this study, we investigate how adopting a more flexible irrigation scheduling and optimizing irrigation management variables and field layout it is possible to increase the efficiency of border irrigation and thus achieve water savings and improve quality of crop production. The analysis of the actual performance of border irrigation was carried out on two maize fields located in the Padana Plain (Northern Italy) in two years characterized by different rainfall patterns (i.e. 2021 and 2022). Based on this information, continuous monitoring of soil moisture status combined with the AquaCrop-OS agro-hydrological model was used to manage flexible irrigation scheduling over the experimental fields. While the optimization of irrigation management (flowrate per unit width and cutoff time) and field geometries (border width and slope) was studied using WinSRFR 5.1 USDA software, which was properly calibrated by measures of waterfront advance and recession. The results show that with flexible irrigation scheduling and proper irrigation management and field layout, significant water savings can be achieved. Specifically, in the case study, seasonal water savings of about 10% were obtained just by scheduling irrigation based on actual crop water needs in a very dry agricultural season, while water savings reached up to 60% in a wetter season. On average, an additional 7% of water savings was achieved over the agricultural season when the irrigation duration was correctly applied to each border of the experimental plots, while approximately 20% of water was saved when the border width was correctly designed based on inflow availability. These results provide useful information for improving the management of border irrigation in practice, both under current conditions and in the face of increasing freshwater scarcity in the future.
Local quantum uncertainty and Non-commutativity measure discord in two-mode photon-added entangled coherent states
Authors: jebli larbi , Daoud Mohammed
Published: March 2023

In this paper, we investigate quantum correlations in coherent entangled states with photons added, which are produced by the creation operator acting on Bell entangled coherent states. The non-classical characteristics of the quantum state created by combining two-mode coherent states with any number of photons are also taken into account. We provide explicit expressions fort he pairwise quantum correlations found in superpositions of coherent states with (m; n)-photon addition. A comparison between a non-commutativity discord-like measure and the evaluation of the local quantum uncertainty to measure quantum correlations is also produced. We consider some special superpositions of quasi-Bell entangled coherent photon-added states to be illustrative of our analytical findings. Additionally, investigated is the quantum correlations' evolution in a channel that is dephasing.