bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
POPULATION GENETIC STRUCTURE OF TWO CRYPTIC DUCKWEED SPECIES (Lemna minor & L. turionifera) IN ALBERTA USING A GENOTYPING-BY-SEQUENCING APPROACH
Authors: Senevirathna Kanishka , Crisfield Varina , Gazeley Ian , Laird Robert , Burg Theresa
Published: February 2023

Identifying the population genetic structure is important for the
development of species-specific management plans. Investigating the
population genetics of cryptic species is even more critical. Here we
focus on two cryptic duckweed species, Lemna minor L. and L. turionifera
Landolt, which have overlapping ranges in our study region of Alberta,
Canada, and elsewhere, and are easily mistaken for one another. We used
genotyping-by-sequencing to determine the population genetic structure
of both duckweed species. A total of 192 samples were sequenced and
after filtering, >16,000 SNP were used to examine patterns
of genetic diversity between and within L. minor and L. turionifera. The
two species showed clear differentiation. When examining L. turionifera
singly, we found no evidence of genetically distinct populations among
67 samples from 43 sites. In contrast, when examining L. minor singly,
we discovered at least three genetically distinct populations among the
30 samples from eight sites, even though these were from a small
geographic area. We also examined the relationship between surface water
quality variables and the distribution of the two Lemna species. The
sites containing L. turionifera had a wider range of water chemistry
variables suggesting they are more tolerant of different environmental
conditions. In contrast, each of the three genetically distinct L. minor
groups had different water chemistry profiles. Large differences between
L. minor and L. turionifera in their regional distributions and degrees
of genetic differentiation highlight the importance of documentation and
careful monitoring of Lemna species within Alberta, and in other regions
where they co-occur.
The aflatoxin B1-induced imidazole ring-opened guanine adduct: high mutagenic potential that is minimally affected by sequence context
Authors: Minko Irina G. , Jr Andrew Kellum, , Stone Michael , Lloyd R. Stephen
Published: February 2023

Consumption of foods contaminated with aflatoxin B
(AFB) is a recognized risk factor for developing
hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs). The mutational signature of
AFB is characterized by high frequency G >
T transversions in a limited subset of trinucleotide sequences. The
8,9-dihydro-8-(2,6-diamino-4-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrimid-5-yl-formamido)-9-hydroxyaflatoxin
B (AFB-FapyGua) has been implicated as
the primary DNA lesion responsible for AFB-induced
mutations. This study evaluated the mutagenic potential of
AFB-FapyGua in four contexts, including hot- and
cold-spot sequences as apparent in the mutational signature. Vectors
containing AFB-FapyGua were replicated in primate cells
and the products of replication were isolated and sequenced. Regardless
of the sequence context, AFB-FapyGua caused base
substitutions at frequencies of ~ 80-90%, with G
> T transversions being most common. Spectra of mutations
were only slightly modulated by the sequence context. These data suggest
that mechanism(s) defining sequence context-dependent distribution of
AFB-induced mutations likely operates prior to
replication.
Primary Malignant Hodgkin Lymphoma of the Larynx: A Case Report
Authors: Fatma Dhouib , zouari sirine , fourati nejla , siala wicem , boudawara tahia , loumi moez , mnejja wafa , jamel daoud
Published: February 2023

Background: Primary malignant lymphomas (PHML) of the larynx are
exceptional. Case: A 43-year-old man presented with dysphonia and
pulmonary aspiration. The physical examination found bilateral cervical
lymph nodes and the pan endoscopy revealed a bleeding budding tumor of
the epiglottis. The head and neck scan showed a mass arising from the
epiglottis and invading the vallecules, the right aryepiglottic fold,
the two vocal cords and the anterior commissure with bilateral cervical
lymph nodes. The patient inderwent a chemotherapy, followed by an
irradiation of the involved nodal fields and the initial laryngeal
tumor. At a follow-up time of 3.5 years, the patient remains in disease
complete remission. Conclusion: We report the first case of laryngeal
PHML. Given the lack of recommendations for this extremely rare type of
tumor. The prognosis, even if it seems to be good, it is difficult to
specify whether it matches that of other localizations or not. Keywords:
Laryngeal Tumors, Malignant Hodgkin Lymphoma, head and neck,
Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy
Band-specific features of EEG connectome in patients with early-stage Parkinson's disease
Authors: Conti Matteo , Pierantozzi Mariangela , Bovenzi Roberta , Simonetta Clara , Ferrari Valerio , Cerroni Rocco , Liguori Claudio , Placidi Fabio , Mercuri Nicola B. , Schirinzi Tommaso , Stefani Alessandro
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a multisystem
disease, involving several brain structures. fMRI studies reported
abnormal functional connectivity (FC) in PD. EEG is an accessible method
to evaluate cortical activity, which may be used to estimate FC. For
this aim, we analyzed differences in FC between patients at early stages
of PD and healthy controls (HC) using high-density EEG (HD-EEG).
Methods: We enrolled 20 early-stage PD patients and 19
age-matched HC. Data were recorded with a 64-channels HD-EEG system. A
source-reconstruction method was used to identify brain-region activity.
FC was calculated using a weighted phase-lag index in θ-α-β bands.
Network-based statistic was used to compare FC between PD and HC.
Results: No statistical-significant differences were observed
in spectral analysis between groups. PD patients showed a hypoconnected
network in α-band primarily composed by frontal lobe, associated with a
hyperconnected network in β band, including frontal, sensorimotor,
limbic and temporal areas. Moreover, correlation between β FC in
sensorimotor areas and PD motor impairment was found (r = 0.80, p =
0.003). Conclusion: HD-EEG revealed FC alterations since early
stages of PD, as a tool complementary to fMRI, and it could be a useful
early or even preclinical diagnostic marker of disease.
Investigation of the biological diversity of Trichoptera larvae in the streams of the Kastamonu (Cide)-Sinop (Ayancık) coastal region of Türkiye
Authors: Özalp Yasemin , Küçükbasmacı İbrahim
Published: February 2023

This study was carried out to determine the biodiversity and densities of Trichoptera larvae at stations in the Kastamonu (Cide)-Sinop (Ayanc?k) coastal region. Benthic macroinvertebrate samples were collected from each of the 19 stations using the kick-net sampling method with a D-frame net (500-?m mesh). Using the data from collected Trichoptera larvae, the similarity, diversity, dominance and population density relationships among habitats were measured. According to the calculated Shannon-Wiener and Simpson diversity index results, the station with the highest Trichoptera diversity was determined at S2, and the station with the least diversity was S14. Similar results were obtained for the calculated population density values. Station S2 was the most balanced station in population density. Thus, biodiversity was directly related to habitat structure, anthropogenic impact and geographical conditions, and environmental factors suppress biological species diversity. It was concluded that species diversity is greater in undestroyed habitats and less in heavily destroyed habitats. In addition, the species that dominate in biodiversity similarity rates prefer their habitat.
The Venice biennale and art in Belgrade in the 1950s. A contribution to the study of the artistic dialogue between Italy and Serbia
Authors: Eres Ana
Published: February 2023

Throughout the twentieth century the International Art Exhibition Venice
Biennale was seen as a major event by the art world of Belgrade and, more
broadly, of Serbia and Yugoslavia. After the Second World War this biggest
and most important international show of contemporary art provided
Belgrade?s artists and art critics with an opportunity to acquaint
themselves with the latest developments on the international art scene. At
the same time, it was used as a platform for the leading figures of
Belgrade?s artistic and cultural-policy establishment to create, through the
exhibitions mounted in the national pavilion, an image of the country?s
artistic contemporaneity aimed at achieving its desired standing in the
West. The attitude of Belgrade?s art scene to the Venice Biennale went
through a particularly interesting phase in the 1950s. Its transformations
offer an opportunity to observe, analyse and expand the knowledge about the
changes that marked that turbulent decade in the history of Serbian art,
which went a long way from dogmatically exclusive socialist realism to the
institutionalization of a high-modernist language as the dominant model.
Based on the reconstruction of Yugoslavia?s sustained participation in the
Venice Biennale (1950-60), this paper analyses the models of the
representation of Serbian art in the international context of the Biennale
within a broader context of the intensification of Serbian-Italian artistic
contacts during the period under study.
Intraperitoneal onlay mesh laparoscopic repair of an incarcerated Spigelian hernia - case report and literature review
Authors: Milosavljevic Vladimir , Crnokrak Bogdan , Gluhovic Aleksandar , Toskovic Borislav
Published: February 2023

Introduction. Spigelian hernia is a type of lateral ventral hernia, localized between the rectus abdominis muscle and the semilunar line. Current literary data indicate that the prevalence of Spigelian hernia is 1?2% of all hernias of the abdominal wall. Patients are most commonly asymptomatic. Case outline. We present a 63-year-old male patient admitted to our hospital as an emergency case due to lower abdominal pain. Upon hospital admission, radiological diagnostics, and a physical examination, the presence of a Spigelian hernia was verified, which, at the moment of the examination, was incarcerated. It was established that surgical treatment was indicated. We performed laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh plastic in the standard way. The patient was discharged from hospital on the following day with normal values of vital and laboratory parameters. Conclusion. The Spigelian hernia, although first described many years ago, remains a diagnostic challenge, which is why its occurrence requires a multidisciplinary approach for the purpose of establishing a timely and accurate diagnosis. Within the surgical treatment of this state, there are several surgical techniques, and special focus is placed on the minimally invasive surgical approach. Also, within the minimally invasive surgical approach, there are several operating techniques.
Small wood pellet boiler 3-D CFD study for improved flue gas emissions employing flue gas recirculation and air staging
Authors: Kokalj Filip , Zadravec Tomas , Jovovic Aleksandar , Samec Niko
Published: February 2023

Wood biomass fuels have become increasingly important in terms of achieving
future sustainability targets regarding RES, especially to reduce GHG and
the use of domestic energy sources, on other hand with these fuels the
pulutant air emissions have to be addressed with great attention. Nowadays,
air staging and flue gas recirculation are often used as a primary emission
reduction measure in large scale biomass fuel fired boilers, but their
combined application in small scale commercial wood pellet boilers is not so
common. The implementation of this approach to the small scale burning
devices can enable further development of small boilers, in order to achieve
a more complete combustion and reduction of pollutant emissions, especially
CO, NOx, and PM. In the presented work a comprehensive numerical and
experimental study on the combustion parameters is performed, in order to
determine the overall combustion properties. A commercial 32 kW small-scale
hot water wood pellet boiler was modified numerically from the operating
point of view. The findings of this study, like different combinations of
recirculated flue gases and secondary air amount, can serve as useful
guidelines for the new innovative design and optimisation of the air and
recirculated flue gas injection process parameters. The scenarios of this
study, where recirculated flue gas was added to the secondary air, were
beneficial. Optimally, a CO reduction of 63% was achieved by adding 30% of
recirculated flue gas to the secondary air stream, and a 22% reduction was
achieved for the NO emissions.
Assessing the impact of specific weight of different-sized particles on operational performance of coal preparation plant
Authors: Stamenkovic Ognjen , Stupar Goran , Tucakovic Dragan
Published: February 2023

In case of firing pulverized coal in power steam boiler certain fuel
preparation process has to be taken in order to ensure stable and optimal
combustion in boiler furnace. Before entering furnace low caloric coal is
introduced from coal bunker to the coal preparation system where
milling/pulverization and drying processes of raw large coal particles are
conducted. For the purpose of defining fineness of grinding of pulverized
coal mill gaseous mixture at mill outlet is introduced to the separator
where large coal particles, separated from outgoing mill gaseous mixture,
are recirculated to mill for regrinding. In this paper character of
two-phase flow in inertial separator at milling plant in TPP Nikola Tesla
Unit B under various operating conditions has been analyzed. The CFD
approach has been used for calculating two-phase flow in separators flow
domain. Measurement data taken on site along with results of performed heat
balance calculations of milling plant have been used for validating
calculation model as well as for setting appropriate boundary conditions in
CFD model. The CFD calculations has been performed for different positions
of all regulating flaps, recirculation rates of gaseous phase and values of
specific weight of solid phase in two-phase mixture. For evaluating
separators operating performance at different operating regimes changes of
milling capacity and fineness of grinding of pulverized coal at separators
outlet have been observed. Additionally, deviation rate of trajectories of
different-sized particles to the streamlines of gaseous phase has been
examined.
Glucagon Acting at the GLP-1 Receptor Contributes to β-Cell Regeneration Induced by Glucagon Receptor Antagonism in Diabetic Mice
Authors: Wei Tianjiao , Cui Xiaona , Jiang Yafei , Wang Kangli , Wang Dandan , Li Fei , Lin Xiafang , Gu Liangbiao , Yang Kun , Yang Jin , Hong Tianpei , Wei Rui
Published: February 2023

Dysfunction of glucagon-secreting α-cells participates in the progression of diabetes, and glucagon receptor (GCGR) antagonism is regarded as a novel strategy for diabetes therapy. GCGR antagonism upregulates glucagon and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) secretion and, notably, promotes β-cell regeneration in diabetic mice. Here, we aimed to clarify the role of GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R) activated by glucagon and/or GLP-1 in the GCGR antagonism–induced β-cell regeneration. We showed that in db/db mice and type 1 diabetic wild-type or Flox/cre mice, GCGR monoclonal antibody (mAb) improved glucose control, upregulated plasma insulin level, and increased β-cell area. Notably, blockage of systemic or pancreatic GLP-1R signaling by exendin 9-39 (Ex9) or Glp1r knockout diminished the above effects of GCGR mAb. Furthermore, glucagon-neutralizing antibody (nAb), which prevents activation of GLP-1R by glucagon, also attenuated the GCGR mAb–induced insulinotropic effect and β-cell regeneration. In cultured primary mouse islets isolated from normal mice and db/db mice, GCGR mAb action to increase insulin release and to upregulate β-cell–specific marker expression was reduced by a glucagon nAb, by the GLP-1R antagonist Ex9, or by a pancreas-specific Glp1r knockout. These findings suggest that activation of GLP-1R by glucagon participates in β-cell regeneration induced by GCGR antagonism in diabetic mice.

Article Highlights

Glucagon receptor (GCGR) antagonism promotes β-cell regeneration in type 1 and type 2 diabetic mice and in euglycemic nonhuman primates. Glucagon and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) can activate the GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R), and their levels are upregulated following GCGR antagonism. We investigated whether GLP-1R activated by glucagon and/or GLP-1 contributed to β-cell regeneration induced by GCGR antagonism. We found that blockage of glucagon–GLP-1R signaling attenuated the GCGR monoclonal antibody–induced insulinotropic effect and β-cell regeneration in diabetic mice. Our study reveals a novel mechanism of β-cell regeneration and uncovers the communication between α-cells and β-cells in regulating β-cell mass.
Deaf Art and Deaf Women Poets: Clippings of an Anthropological Path
Authors: Cabral Rebeca Garcia
Published: February 2023

Currently, given the constant demands of the deaf social movement, much is said about sign language acknowledgement, bilingual education for the deaf, linguistic accessibility in society spaces. But studies of artistic practices in deaf communities are still advancing slowly with research that especially emphasizes theater and literature as cultural elements of this social group. This article is part of an ongoing master’s investigation. The focus of this research is to understand the importance of art for the social movement of the deaf, mainly by disseminating in its production the identity and cultural markers of this social group, especially sign language and visual culture. We will understand this process as artivism, that is, an activism carried out through artistic practices. That way, this article will bring in an introductory way some notes about the visual arts and performing arts of deaf artists. Still during the master’s research, a greater interest in the artistic practices of deaf women emerged, especially analyzing the production of deaf women poets and their role as transforming agents of the social movement of the deaf. In this sense, some of the questions that guided the development of this research were: How do deaf women appropriate the internet space to promote their artistic expressions? Is it possible or desirable for them to separate ‘being a woman’ and ‘being deaf’ in their productions? How are issues such as violence against women portrayed in these poems? How do deaf women poets create possible dialogues between deaf movements and women’s movement? Thus, this research sought not only to outline the social movement of the deaf, showing how artistic expressions are inserted in the demands of this social group, but also to reflect on gender and feminism issues and their relationships with deaf women artists. In addition to the dissertation in progress as a product of this investigation, an ethnographic film was also produced, currently available on YouTube.
Multidimensional Evaluation and Profile of Institutionalized Elderly in Pindamonhangaba-SP, Brazil
Authors: Coêlho Matheus Diniz Gonçalves
Published: February 2023

Introduction: With the increase in the elderly population, it is necessary to use tools that identify health problems efficiently, in primary care and in Long-stay institution for the elderly (LSIE). Objective: The present study aimed to identify and characterize functional alterations through multidimensional assessment of the elderly (MAE) and to estimate the prevalence of elderly people with a suggestion of Dynapenia. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional observational study. Thirty-one elderly people of both sexes, living in two LSIEs in the municipality of Pindamonhangaba, were included. The instrument for the multidimensional assessment of the elderly proposed for this study was developed to be used in a primary health care outpatient clinic. Information on sociodemographic characteristics, history of personal morbidity, musculoskeletal symptoms, quality of balance, functionality, lifestyle, medication use, anthropometric measurements and quality of life were searched. Data were statistically analyzed using the chi-square method and the Bioestat 5.0 software as a support tool. Results: When evaluating the domains in the AMI, we identified: absence of upper limb dysfunction and a significantly high rate (p<0.0001) of lower limbs (90.3%), in addition to other disorders, including: hearing loss (29%); urinary incontinence (29%); weight loss (38.7%); cognition and memory difficulties (45.2%) and vision deficit (51.6%). Through anthropometric assessment, the high prevalence of overweight and obesity was identified. In average HGS of 15.7 Kg and SD of 7.9 Kg. Conclusion: The present study identified an important prevalence of physiological and cognitive alterations in institutionalized elderly people, allowing us to highlight the importance of making the screening of functional alterations in the elderly habitual, in order to allow the adoption of preventive measures to minimize the risks inherent to such disorders. , given the natural fragility of health related to the physiological condition of these patients, which may contribute to improving their quality of life.
Personal Identification through Lip Prints
Authors: Krishnan Nirmal
Published: February 2023

Personal identification is one of the main aspects of criminal investigation. The study of lip prints known as cheiloscopy has helped to find and help in the identification of the perpetrators and victims. There is a need to study lip prints since according to the review of literature only mere studies are done over this topic. The present study focuses on different aspects of lip prints which includes the history and development of lip print patterns, various lip print patterns and its classifications, recording of the lip prints and the methods used in development of lip print patterns found in the crime scene. This descriptive paper inculcates the readers with a complete and brief knowledge about the lip prints and its importance as a tool for personal identification.v
Systemic Septicemia Overwhelms Late Nineteenth Century NonLethal Abdominal Gun Shot Wounds (GSW): President James A. Garfield (1831-1881) & Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890)
Authors: Arenberg I Kaufman
Published: February 2023

U.S. President James A. Garfield (1831-1881) was a well-known and accomplished federal government servant who became the Twentieth President of the United States. Unfortunately, his presidency was interrupted by an assassin’s bullet six months after assuming the highest office in the land. Although the assassination attempt failed, it was sepsis that sealed his fate, not the assassin’s bullet. On September 19, 1881, after a seventy-nine-day battle to survive a non-lethal gunshot wound, President Garfield succumbed to septicemia which was caused by flagrant medical incompetence and hubris. Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), now the most widely recognized and iconic artist, was an unknown artist at the time of his untimely death which occurred less than a decade later after President Garfield’s demise. Although President Garfield and Vincent van Gogh traveled significantly different pathways in their lives, the common thread that united them was their survivable GSW to their abdomens. This clinical scenario included bad medical wound management, motivation, and hubris which resulted in their deaths due to overwhelming systemic septicemia. President Garfield’s demise was the result of medical malfeasance and malpractice from all medical perspectives as understood from his medical history and detailed four-hour autopsy. Unsterilized multiple medical hands and unsterilized probing medical instruments facilitated the introduction of pathogens into the President’s body. In contrast, the septicemia associated with van Gogh’s death was the result of an acute infection due to the presence of an intra-abdominal bullet without an exit wound. The digital probing of van Gogh’s abdominal wound was conducted by Dr. Paul Gachet who harbored questionable motives against the artist. Nothing was mentioned if Dr. Gachet observed sterile procedures while digitally examining Vincent’s abdominal wound. Moreover, Dr. Gachet has been implicated by The Killing Vincent Project as a person of interest [1]. Did Dr. Gachet purposely facilitate Vincent van Gogh’s rapid demise to acquire Van Gogh’s, then unknown master artworks, for his collection while serving as the impetus to form the nucleus of the Gachet clandestine art forgery ring to copy these masterpieces? This question remains unanswered.
Making New Year’s Resolutions More Meaningful and Lasting
Authors: Gewirtz Betty
Published: February 2023

January can be a time when we think about making New Year’s resolutions. This typically means attempting to make behavioral changes. It can feel challenging and anxietyprovoking to set goals. At the same time, setting goals makes us aware of the real possibility to make positive changes to our lives.
Impact Of COVID-19 Pandemic Era 2020 on Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) - National Child Health Program in India-A Cross-Sectional Comparative Research Study
Authors: Kumar Piyush
Published: February 2023

In India because of the elevated birth rate and Brobdingnagian population (globally next to china) Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) (National Child Health program) is a significant measure by the Government of India, quite vital for public health care provision systems for reducing mortality in children (to achieve SDG goal), particularly within the current COVID-19 pandemic era throughout which most of the essential maternal- kid RCH (Reproductive and Child Health) health services were disrupted globally as well as in India. One of the researchers is a medical doctor who felt that the performance of RBSK during COVID-19 must be investigated to know the status of implementation of services during the pandemic crisis to alert policymakers if there is a disruption of these vital health services due to ongoing pandemic so that proper and timely action should be taken to rectify disruption if any during as well as after pandemic. This analysis study was done to supply significant information to the scientific community and decision-makers with concrete information analysis from authorized HMIS (Health Management data system) of Government - MoHFW (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)) to provide the COVID-19 impact on RBSK services by public health care facilities across thirty-six states and UTs of India. This novel cross sectional research study revealed that COVID-19 period 2020 had a less number of Male/Female children identified with Disease (6 month to 18 years) screened by RBSK services mobile health teams at Govt and Govt aided schools and Anganwadi centre under RBSK services in India on an all India cumulative basis. This is clearly due to less number of screenings done during the COVID-19 era. The prevalence of Male/Female children identified with Disease (6 month to 18 years) / 1000 screened were 23.49, 31.18 and 29.72 for males and 22.37, 30.27 and 29.31 for females during 2018-2019-2020 respectively, is reduced during COVID-19 era is a good sign.
Impact of Alcoholism and Other Factors on Violence against Women in the State of Bihar, India - Data from NFHS (National Family Health Survey -5-2019-21)
Authors: Kumar Piyush
Published: February 2023

National Family Health Survey-5 data which was conducted at household level in all 38 districts of the state of Bihar from 9 July, 2019 to 2 February, 2020 revealed that there is failure of complete alcohol ban in Bihar. Violence against women under the influence of alcoholism is still going on under influence of liquor consumption. Alcohol is a risk factor for partner violence across a range of settings for all types of violence where alcohol plays as a key situational factor, escalating the probability of violence by plummeting inhibitions, clouding judgment and deteriorating ability to interpret cues. Psychiatric morbidities such as paranoid schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, delusional and antisocial personality disorder formulate the man more likely to commit sexual crimes. In the light of the above mentioned background this study based on data of NFHS-5 is aimed to analyses the status of liquor consumption relation with violence against women in the state of Bihar and Gender role attitudes, experience of physical and sexual violence, experience of violence during pregnancy, forms of spousal violence, injuries to women due to spousal violence and help seeking against violence by the women of the state of Bihar in India. The total sample size of NFHS-5 was 35,834 households, 42,483 women of age group 15-49 (including 6,350 women interviewed in PSUs in the state module), and 4,897 men of age group 15-54 for the state of Bihar. Household questionnaire regarding Gender role attitudes, Experience of physical and sexual violence, Experience of violence during pregnancy, Forms of spousal violence, Injuries to women due to spousal violence, Help seeking against violence in the household three years preceding the survey were asked from respondents and the information was gathered and utilized to construct information in 19 languages using CAPI (Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing). In residents of Bihar eligible women and men were women ages 15-49 and men ages 15-54 who lived in the household the night before the household interview (including both usual residents and visitors). See table-1- This table is based on the unweight sample. 84.4% of women whose husbands often get drunk have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual violence, compared to those who gets drunk sometimes (61.4%), drinks/never gets drunk (45.4%) and minimum 36.4% of those whose husbands do not drink -see table-8 and figure-4. The survey data analysis revealed that the drinking pattern plays a crucial role in the extent of violence against women in the state. The more the men consume liquor, the more is the domestic abuse. Nearly, 56.6% of women are afraid of their husband most of the time that have experienced spousal violence.
Modern Practices in Psychometric Test Construction and Validation: The Indian Scenario
Authors: Datta Sumona
Published: February 2023

Psychometric test construction and validation has come a long way in the past few decades. With the development of modern approaches to testing and applications of statistical softwares, this field of research has become highly sophisticated and enriched. The Indian scenario is however, a little different, pertaining to the acceptability of modern psychometric methods and their use in test development and validation. Although several new tests and questionnaires are being developed or validated in local cultural contexts, Indian researchers are yet to reach the state where psychometric test development and validation becomes a usual practice. Building a common platform for exchange of knowledge and expertise in psychometrics is highly recommended in order to facilitate such practices at a greater extent.
Psychiatric Emergencies in Children and Adolescents; A Challenging Critical Condition
Authors: Zaky Eman Ahmed
Published: February 2023

More than 2 billions of the world’s population are children and adolescents (one third of the total). Low and middle income countries are the source of 90% of them where they represent about 50% of their population
SISTEM ONLINE PADA TRANSAKSI PEMBAYARAN JASA DITINJAU DARI ASAS KESEIMBANGAN DALAM HUKUM PERSAINGAN USAHA
Authors: Sekarwati Raden Ajeng Astari , Suryanti Nyulistiowati , Afriana Anita
Published: February 2023

The allegation of monopolistic practices by PT.O and I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, which only provides one online-based service payment system, has resulted in losses, including many people who are unable to make payments due to the lack of payment system options, as well as making it difficult for other business actors to enter their market. This creates issues, such as how to construct an online system for service payment transactions and how to apply the principle of balance in internet-based service payment transactions. The research was descriptive analytical in nature, describing the applicable laws and regulations, as well as legal theories and practices in the implementation of the problems studied. The approach method used was a qualitative normative approach, i.e. research conducted with a departure from the normative juridical aspect, which was then qualitatively analyzed by referring to relevant theories and principles. The findings of the study show that 1) By regulating payment services at these malls, PT. O collaborates with Lippo Group to form a single payment system that results in economic centralization by preventing other business actors from joining and carrying out their business activities. Meanwhile, G cooperates with certain airports to be the only platform for providing application-based public transportation and only provides one payment system that has been determined by G, thus preventing other business actors from entering the market and is proven to have violated Law Number 5 of 1999 concerning the Prohibition of Monopolistic Practices and Unfair Business Competition; and 2) In the instance of Lippo Group (PT.O) and I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, the principle of balance is not applied by business actors in online-based service payment transactions. This is exhibited by the appointment of only one business actor to carry out activities, demonstrating that other business actors are not granted business prospects in that market.
 
Keywords: Principle of Balance; Online Payment; Business Competition.
Sairaanhoitajien, terveydenhoitajien ja kätilöiden suhtautuminen rokotteisiin
Authors: Nurmi Johanna , Vuolanto Pia , Järvinen Katri-Maria
Published: February 2023

Hoitoalan ammattilaiset voivat vaikuttaa potilaiden rokotepäätöksiin sekä rokotteita koskevaan keskusteluilmapiiriin. Artikkelissa selvitämme, miten sairaanhoitajat, terveydenhoitajat ja kätilöt suhtautuivat rokotteisiin Suomessa ennen koronapandemiaa. Tarkastelemme näiden ammattiryhmien rokoteasenteita monimenetelmällisesti vuonna 2018–2019 kerättyjen kysely- ja haastatteluaineistojen valossa. Kysymme, miten kyselyyn vastanneet sairaanhoitajat, terveydenhoitajat ja kätilöt suhtautuivat rokotuksiin ja miten he haastatteluissa perustelivat omaa suhtautumistaan. Tarkastelemme myös mahdollisia eroja rokotteisiin suhtautumisessa ammattiryhmien välillä tai ikään, työkokemukseen tai täydentävien ja vaihtoehtoisten (CAM) hoitojen käyttöön liittyen. Lisäksi selvitämme, vaikuttivatko mahdolliset kielteiset asenteet rokotusten suosittelemiseen potilaille. Kyselyaineistoa (N=1299) analysoimme kuvailevin menetelmin, pääkomponenttianalyysilla sekä yksi- ja kaksisuuntaisella varianssianalyysisilla. Tutkimuksen laadullinen aineisto käsittää 32 puolistrukturoitua haastattelua, joita analysoimme sisällönanalyysin avulla.
Tulosten perusteella kyselyyn vastanneet sairaanhoitajat, terveydenhoitajat ja kätilöt suhtautuivat valtaosin myönteisesti rokotteisiin. Heidän keskuudessaan kuitenkin esiintyi myös huolia ja pohdintaa rokotteiden turvallisuudesta ja tarpeellisuudesta sekä kritiikkiä hoitohenkilökunnan rokotusten pakollisuudesta. Kriittiset asenteet kohdistuivat erityisesti lasten rokotusohjelman uusimpiin rokotuksiin. Lisäksi vuosittainen influenssarokotus herätti epäröintiä ja kritiikkiä. Ammattiryhmistä terveydenhoitajat suhtautuivat myönteisimmin rokotteiden yleiseen hyötyyn sekä rokotteiden merkitykseen ja turvallisuuteen liittyviin väittämiin. Sairaanhoitajat suhtautuivat toiseksi myönteisemmin sekä rokotteiden hyötyyn että turvallisuuteen, ja kätilöiden keskiarvo oli ryhmistä matalin. Erot ryhmien välillä osin tasoittuvat tarkasteltaessa CAM-hoitojen käyttöä, ja tulosten perusteella ammattilaisen oma CAM-hoitojen käyttö voi lisätä kriittisyyttä rokotteita kohtaan. Tutkimus osoittaa, että myös hoitoalan ammattilaiset saattavat muiden kansalaisten tavoin epäröidä rokotteiden ottamista. Kriittiset näkemykset eivät kuitenkaan haastateltujen osallistujien mukaan vaikuttaneet rokotteiden suosittelemiseen potilaille.
Resilient Energy Systems for Disaster Relief Operations in the Philippines
Authors: Minguito Glenda , Banluta Jenith
Published: February 2023

In the context of the increasing frequency and severity of disasters and associated power outages, a resilient energy system is needed to ensure smooth humanitarian operations and critical emergency responses such as preparing relief goods. The availability of electricity during the relief preparation is necessary to ensure that food items are packed efficiently and effectively. This study aims to design a resilient energy system for relief preparation. The objectives include assessing energy requirements during relief operations, determining the optimal energy system, and conducting sensitivity analysis to understand the effects concerning energy demand, component prices, and solar radiation. The sensitivity analysis reveals that the hybrid PV-diesel system is robust to varying parameters.
Křesťanský monoteismus a jednota respektující různost
Authors: Baroš Jiří
Published: February 2023

The article critically discusses Petr Drulák’s ambitious, provocative, and thought-provoking book Podvojný svět [The Dual World], which, despite its undeniable strengths, faces major theoretical challenges arising from its stark and simplifying contrast between monotheism and polytheism. In the opening part, I argue that the opposition between (essentially problematic) monotheism and (benign) polytheism cannot withstand critical scrutiny. First, the polytheistic idea that there are many Gods is metaphysically dubious. The reflection on the contingency of being cannot but lead us to the idea of the existence of one, transcendent and personal, God; there cannot be multiple Gods as particular instances of the species called “God”. Second, Drulák’s defence of polytheism needs to tackle the seminal work of the French anthropologist René Girard, who showed the link between polytheism and (sacrificial) acts of collective violence. The article maintains that historical examples of monotheistic intolerance are only contingently linked to monotheism, rather than expressing its essence, as Drulák controversially claims. Nevertheless, in the second part of the article, I explore the possible common ground between Drulák’s myth of “linked duality” and the Christian tradition by analysing how the problem of polar opposites has been dealt with by the brilliant German theologian Erich Przywara and by Jorge Maria Bergoglio, the current pope Francis.
Review of the textbook «Special administrative law» edited by B. Viser, Y. Lazur, T. Karabin, O. Bilash
Authors: Boiyko I.
Published: February 2023

In the community of Ukrainian administrative scientists, there are still no stable and definitively formed positions regarding the structure and system of administrative law. The division of the field into General and Special is traditional. As a legacy from the Soviet era, Ukrainian science inherited the view of the Special Part as a set of knowledge about the organizational and legal foundations of state administration in the spheres of life (usually economic, socio-cultural, and administrative-political).The search for a new model of the structure (system) of administrative law in Ukraine began at the stage of rapid development of legislation and conceptual foundations laid in the paradigm of relations between the state and a private person.And if regarding the structure and content of the General part we can determine the achievement of consensus by specialists in administrative law, then there are not even serious discussions regarding the Special part. On the contrary, this part of administrative law has an applied nature, familiarization with it allows students of education - future lawyers - so to speak, to "try on" the general provisions and principles of the field on special legislation.
Karakterisasi Media Tanam dari Kombinasi Cocopeat dan Pupuk Kandang Ayam
Authors: Kamaluddin Nadia Nuraniya , Hindersah Reginawanti , Cahayaningrum Diana Nafitri , Purba Putri Sri Judiani , Wibawa Diky Indra , Setiawati Mieke Rochimi
Published: February 2023

Indonesia is one of the largest coconut (Coconus nucifera L.) producing country in the world. Cocopeat can be mixed with chicken manure because of its relatively higher nutrient content compared to other manures. Cocopeat and chicken manure mixture can be an alternative to soilless planting media to support sustainable agriculture. In this study, the chemical and biological characters of cocopeat and chicken manure mixture were analyzed. Five different of combinations of cocopeat and chicken manure mixture: A (1: 1), B (2: 1), C (1: 2), D (2: 3), E (3: 2) were used as treatment. A Completely Randomize Design (CRD) with two replications were used. Data were analyzed with Independent T-test methods. The lowest C/N (33,39) was from D treatment (2:3), highest P2O5 content (0,08%) by C treatment (2:1), highest K2O content (0,03%) from A treatment (1:1) as control, the highest Ca-dd content (31,3%) was E treatment (3:2), and the highest Mg-dd content (1,45%) was obtained from control. All treatments reached the minimum moisture content limit for planting media. The total number of highest bacteria (161 x 107 cfu/g) is showed by D treatment (2:3), and the highest fungi level (58 x104 cfu/g) shown by C treatment (2:1).
Aplikasi Pupuk Organik terhadap Diversitas Arthropoda Akuatik serta Performa Tanaman Padi Hitam pada Ekosistem Sawah
Authors: Dewi Vira Kusuma , Senjaya Tiara Febricyanti Putri , Widiantini Fitri , Susanto Agus , Hartati Sri , Puspasari Lindung Tri , Meliansyah Rika
Published: February 2023

The aquatic ecosystems in rice fields has macroorganisms such as aquatic arthropods which have an important function in the food web. The siam weed and neem cake can be utilized as organic fertilizer to support the productivity and biodiversity of the paddy field, This research aims to understand application of organic fertilizer on diversity of aquatic arthropods and black rice performance in the field ecosystem. The experiment was carried out in paddy field at Jatinangor from January to June 2020. The method used was an experimental method with a Randomized Complete Block Design consisted of five treatments (neem cake, siam weed compost, cow manure, synthetic fertilizer and control) with six replications. The result showed that the abundances of aquatic arthropods have tendency to be higher in neem cake at 1104 individuals and siam weed compost treatments at 905 individuals compared to the cow manure, NPK and control. Furthermore, the diversity index of the aquatic arthropods in all treatments were categorized as moderate with details as follow neem cake (H’=1,726), cow manure (H’=1,450); synthetic fertilizer (H’=1,458); siam weed compost (H’=1,450) and control (H’=1,502). In addition, the evenness index (E) of aquatic arthropods was higher in neem cake treatment (E=0,623) compared to other treatments. Whereas, the dominance index (C) and richness index (R) in all treatments showed no dominant species and it classified as low category. The results also showed that the siam weed compost were not significantly different with all treaments except NPK (synthetic fertilizer) in plant hight, tiller number and SPAD value.
Feline litter box issues associate with cat personality, breed, and age at sterilization
Authors: Mikkola Salla , Salonen Milla , Hakanen Emma , Lohi Hannes
Published: February 2023

OBJECTIVE

To identify potential risk factors for feline litter box issues (eg, house soiling).

ANIMALS

3,049 privately owned cats.

PROCEDURES

Data were collected using a validated, owner-completed survey with convenience sampling. The feline behavior and personality survey included 138 statements related to cat behavior and questions concerning cat background and health. Statements related to litter box issues were subjected to factor analysis. Associations between the identified factors and personality and background variables were studied using generalized linear models. Strength of these associations (ie, importance) was evaluated by calculating relative and absolute effect sizes.

RESULTS

Factor analysis yielded 2 factors: house soiling and litter box fussiness. This study suggests that fearful cats are more prone to both forms of litter box issues than nonfearful individuals. Other associations we found differed between factors. For example, low sociability toward cats, male sex, and being intact associated only with increased house soiling and older age only with litter box fussiness. The most important variables in the litter box models (ie, sociability toward cats, breed, and activity/playfulness) failed to reach the suggested cutoff for a small effect size.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Numerous variables are thought to influence litter box issues, but few studies have examined their relevance. Here, we studied the associations of over 30 background variables and personality traits with 2 litter box issue factors to estimate their importance at the population level. Our results bring new knowledge to this field and may contribute to finding new solutions for these complex issues in the future.
A Kiss for Cinderella (1925) The Importance of Historical Accuracy in Reconstructing Scores to Silent Films Based on the Mirskey Collection
Authors: Cieślak-Krupa Agnieszka
Published: February 2023

Collections of silent film music constitute valuable sources for historical research on the musical practice in the silent film era. The musical prints preserved in the Mirskey Collection were previously used by the author to reconstruct a score for the movie A Kiss for Cinderella (1925, dir. Herbert Brenon). This article describes the historical context considered during the reconstruction and discusses the workflow applied by Nek Mirskey (Bronisław Mirski) as a musical director of movie theatres. A comparative analysis of sheet music from the Mirskey Collection accompanied by handwritten notes, original cue sheet compiled by James Bradford for the Paramount Pictures, and a digitised copy of the film, have led to conclusions that are applicable not only to Mirskey's methods of compiling scores, but also to the more general rules for the development of musical accompaniments to silent films in the 1920s.
How to ‘Discover the Beauty of Life’ in / against the Disease? Musicology in the Therapy for the Elderly with Oncological Illnesses
Authors: Makomaska Sylwia
Published: February 2023

Cooperation between the Institute of Musicology of the University of Warsaw and ‘Jestem’ Foundation began in 2013. The Foundation aims to support adults (especially elderly people) with chronic or terminal illnesses. The so-called ‘hour on beauty’, the Foundation's innovation introduced as part of the schedule of activities for patients, takes the form of weekly meetings with interesting persons (journalists, actors, travellers, etc.), and in the last several years – also with students of musicology. Cooperation involves regular facultative classes at which teams of musicology students prepare educational-therapeutic projects subsequently implemented at the Foundation's seat as part of the ‘hour on beauty’. The paper presents the model of cooperation worked out over the years and examples of original projects implemented by musicology students. The diversity of topics has been discussed here along with effective methods of patient activation (such as task-oriented listening, joint singing, and improvisation using everyday objects). The Foundation's work fills a gap in the Polish health care system resulting from the National Health Fund (NFZ) only financing stationary and home-based hospices but not designating any resources for day-care hospices targeting those oncological patients who need not be permanently hospitalised. The Foundation strives to prevent their exclusion and to improve the quality of their lives as well as their well-being. The benefits of the cooperation are invaluable. There is no doubt that this project (innovative on the Polish scale) reveals a new and potentially surprising function of musicology in the contemporary world.