bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Convergence Theorem for Multivalued Almost Type Contractions via Generalized Simulation Functions
Authors: Mungkala Chuanpit , Bunpatcharacharoen Pheerachate
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this work is to introduce the concepts of generalized multivalued almost type Zcontraction along with C-class functions and generalized Suzuki multivalued almost type Z-contraction along with C-class functions for a pair of mappings, as well as to show that common fixed point theorems for such mappings in complete metric spaces. The results of this study generalize and expand on some established fixed point findings in the literature. We derive several corollaries from our core results and offer examples to support our results.
NEUTRINO MASSES IN A LEFT-RIGHT MODEL WITH A LIGHT NEUTRINO MIRROR
Authors: Gaitán-Lozano R. , Hernández-Galeana A. , Rivera-Rebolledo J.M.
Published: November 2022

In the framework of the extension of the Standard Model with gauge symmetry $SU(2)_{L} \otimes SU(2)_{R} \otimes U(1)_{Y^{\prime}}$ and additional exotic fermions known as mirror fermions, neutrino masses and mixing are studied. Starting from the most general Majorana neutrino mass matrix, we explore the possibility that one neutrino mirror plays the role of a sterile neutrino with mass on the scale of a few $eV's $, that is, $\hat{m}_1 \approx O(1\: eV)$.
New bryophyte taxa for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Pantović Jovana P. , Grdović Svetlana N. , Sabovljević Marko S.
Published: November 2022

Bosnia and Herzegovina has a long history of bryophyte flora research. However, it is still considered insufficiently investigated, and until recently the bryophyte investigations were completely neglected. Hence new records for the country are expected with novel exploration. Here, we report one liverwort (Porella obtusata) and four moss species (Bryum klinggraeffii, Cinclidotus danubicus, Habrodon perpusillus and Imbribryum subapiculatum) new for the country bryophyte flora. With these new records bryoflora of Bosnia and Herzegovina numbers 673 taxa (no hornworts, 134 liverworts and 539 mosses).
ІДЕЯ ПРО «СПОРІДНЕНУ ПРАЦЮ» ГРИГОРІЯ СКОВОРОДИ: ПРОБЛЕМИ ІДЕНТИФІКАЦІЇ В ОСВІТНЬОМУ ПРОСТОРІ
Authors: Tuliakov Oleh
Published: November 2022

Допомога молодому поколінню у виборі професії відповідно до природних нахилів є важливим складником роботи із впровадження програми сталого розвитку сучасної України. Український філософ Григорій Сковорода на основі світоглядної спадщини античних стоїків утворив та практично втілив у життя ідею про «споріднену працю», яка набула теоретичного обґрунтування у роботах Памфіла Юркевича та інших мислителів. Початковим етапом реалізації ідеї «про споріднену працю» є ідентифікація природних нахилів особистості (ідентифікація спорідненості) до відповідної професії. Окрім описаних у статті філософських форм такої ідентифікації, є психологічні форми. Вони виражені у теорії психологічного поля Курта Левіна концептуальними межами поняття «життєвий простір». У системі освіти в контексті завдання ідентифікації спорідненості найбільш ефективним вбачається проєктний метод навчання як частина методологічної системи практико-орієнтованого підходу. Технологія ідентифікації спорідненості може бути заснована на проєктних компонентах SMART (конкретність, вимірювальність, наявність виконавця, реалістичність). Вирішальну роль у процесі ідентифікації спорідненості відіграє педагог, здатний до визначення природних нахилів вихованця, організації процесу їх розвитку за допомогою інтерактивних форм співпраці.
Breath-Figures to Design Novel Functional Materials with Regular Features at Nanoscale
Authors: Faisal Rina Muhammad
Published: November 2022

This article gives a brief account of how Breath-Figures (BF) are used as a dynamic templating method to prepare periodic nanostructures in sizes ranging from nanometers to micrometers. Although a defined, exact mechanism for BF formation is not yet known, literature surveys do conclude some important overviews. The formation of honeycomb structures, quasi-crystalline arrays, hexagonal arrays and highly ordered BFs of different shapes and pore sizes are summarized.
Aplicación red VOIP para la mejora del servicio de comunicación en la empresa peruana
Authors: Patricio Peralta Mgtr. César Hernan , Peña Carnero Mgtr. Hernán Francisco , Alave Osco Ing. Over Frank , Palomino García Mgtr. Matias Hernán , Aguilar Paredes Mgtr. Richard Edgard
Published: November 2022

El objetivo de esta investigación fue evaluar la aplicación de VOIP para mejorar el servicio de comunicación en la empresa peruana, actualmente muchas empresas en el Perú necesitan comunicarse entre sucursales ubicadas en diferentes provincias; para ello necesitan una solución tecnológica que permita disponer el servicio de comunicación de calidad y a costo reducido.

En la actualidad aún existen empresas que usan sistema de comunicación analógica que con el tiempo está quedando obsoleta, ya que sus funciones se muestran limitadas antes los requerimientos del personal de dichas empresas peruanas.

Adicionalmente muchas empresas peruanas cuentan con problemas de comunicación (interferencias de comunicación, baja calidad de audio y perdida de señal en la comunicación), esto genera la perdida de coordinación entre las sedes y el incremento de gastos elevados en telefonía fija sin obtener resultados óptimos.

Por consiguiente, la propuesta de solución es la implementación de una red VoIP, a través de equipamientos y softwares libres que permitan cumplir las necesidades de comunicaciones de la empresa peruana, la propuesta presentada es económica, escalable y sobre todo segura que actualmente existe en el mercado actual.
Dominio de las categorías gramaticales en español como L1 por estudiantes de idiomas
Authors: Mendoza Jiménez Diana Cristell , García Cupil Mtro. Rigoberto
Published: November 2022

Este artículo presenta los resultados de una investigación de tipo descriptivo y enfoque mixto realizada con 24 estudiantes de la carrera Licenciado en Idiomas de la Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco, en la cual se buscó indagar en sus conocimientos sobre las categorías gramaticales en su L1, en este caso español, y a su vez determinar su estado de consciencia sobre ello y la importancia del tema para su aprendizaje en la L2 (inglés). Se realizó un cuestionario mediante el cual se obtuvo información cualitativa y así también datos cuantificables. Los resultados indican que los aprendices no tienen una idea clara del concepto "categorías gramaticales" y tampoco dominan la clasificación principal de estas ni las tipologías de cada una. No obstante, muestran un conocimiento elemental acerca de las categorías gramaticales que existen y sus características, así como un nivel de consciencia adecuado sobre su relevancia
Infertilidad masculina Y Sus Principales Causas
Authors: Urbina Villalva Alexander Paul
Published: November 2022

Introducción: La infertilidad es un problema de salud con una incidencia en incremento. Independientemente de la causa de base, los casos de hombres con infertilidad son aproximadamente 70000 casos en comparación con los casos de mujeres infértiles con 22000 casos.

Objetivos: Identificar la incidencia de la infertilidad masculina, así como las principales causas ligadas a este trastorno. 

Metodología: Trabajo sistematizado de tipo analítico desarrollado mediante búsqueda, recolección y análisis de información existente en bases de datos relacionadas con la medicina como: Pubmed, Scopus, Chocrane, DynaMed, Scielo, Springer, New England Journal of Medicine, Elsevier.  Se seleccionaron artículos científicos de los últimos 3 años. Los tipos de artículos incluidos en la revisión fueron: ensayos clínicos, metaanálisis, estudios multicéntricos, estudios sistematizados y revisiones bibliográficas relacionadas con la infertilidad en el sexo masculino sus causas y su diagnóstico. 

Conclusiones: La infertilidad es un trastorno multifactorial, entre las causas más comunes están las genéticas y alteraciones o malformaciones genitourinarias. Algunas de éstas pueden ser tratadas, sin embargo, esto no significa que todos los casos sean reversibles y puedan llegar a la concepción.
Reducción de tiempos de espera y calidad de atención en pacientes de un hospital público
Authors: Urbina Idarraga Patricia Licet
Published: November 2022

El presente estudio buscó comprender el desarrollo del tiempo de espera y la calidad de atención en los pacientes de un hospital. Para ello se empleó el enfoque de investigación cualitativa, con diseño fenomenológico y de nivel descriptivo, contando con la participación de ocho individuos, correspondientes al personal del nosocomio y pacientes del mismo, a quienes se les solicitó su consentimiento para coadyuvar a la recolección de datos, que fue posible mediante la aplicación de una guía de entrevista utilizada como instrumento de investigación. Los resultados fueron analizados por medio del software ATLAS.ti9, considerando las subcategorías de tiempo de espera: patrón de llegada, patrón de servicio, disciplina de cola, capacidad del sistema, número de canales; y de calidad de atención, las subcategorías: calidad objetiva y calidad subjetiva respectivamente. Se determinó que, el tiempo de espera es un problema persistente, dadas la génesis de molestias e insatisfacción en los usuarios, debido a la carencia de equipos materiales y personal de salud; sin embargo, la calidad de atención subjetiva es calificada como apropiada, lo cual conduce a que los usuarios se encuentren medianamente satisfechos.
Liderazgo para el emprendimiento en Red de Aprendizaje: Una motivación desde la virtualidad
Authors: Campoverde Luque Mgs. Rosa Isabel , Rivera Macias Mgs. Gina Elizabeth , Parrales Villarreal Mgs. Ruth Adela , Paz Almeida Mgs. Olivia Lorena , Zambrano Torres Mgs. Rosario del Rocío
Published: November 2022

Incentivar la motivación en la formación de líderes emprendedores en el nivel bachillerato en general, en la UEM “Ileana Espinel Cedeño” y en Red de Aprendizaje con las UEF “Teodoro Alvarado Olea” , “Amarilis Fuentes Alcívar” y “Monseñor Leónidas Proaño, en época de crisis sanitaria se torna relevante, debido a la necesidad de canalizar               actividades que faciliten la permanencia de los estudiantes en el sistema educativo y fomentar un adecuado desarrollo académico por parte de los educandos. El presente proyecto investigativo tiene como propósito, proponer y ejecutar un plan estratégico para incentivar la motivación en la formación de líderes emprendedores en las instituciones educativas en mención, con talleres en bordado, perfumería, jabonería, pastelería y fortalecimiento del sistema inmune a partir del uso de plantas medicinales, además de dar charlas de motivación y emprendimientos enfocados en las nuevas tendencias, a fin de optimizar los resultados de aprendizaje y fortalecer el escenario educativo dentro del contexto actual provocado por el SARS-COV-2. La metodología de investigación es de enfoque mixto, se ha realizado el análisis documental de más de 25 artículos científicos en base a las variables en estudio “Liderazgo Estudiantil” y “Motivación”, de revistas indexadas como: Latindex, Scielo, Dialnet, google académico, además de hacer uso del estudio de factibilidad y viabilidad como método cuantitativo. Luego de la implementación se aspira generar un alto impacto en los resultados percibidos en el desenvolvimiento de los estudiantes; con respecto a la  innovación en nuevos emprendimientos, lograr mantener activo a todo el grupo en estudio, disminuyendo la deserción escolar y aumentando la participación en resolución de conflictos y toma de decisiones en actividades curriculares y extracurriculares, siendo los estudiantes, los protagonistas de la construcción de sus saberes.
Evaluación de proveedores alternativos
Authors: Torres Dávila Brenda
Published: November 2022

Esta investigación abordó el tema de la evaluación de proveedores alternativos en una empresa dedicada a la fabricación de Capacitores de Tantalio, debido a que era importante tener un respaldo de materia prima para que en caso de desabasto del proveedor principal se pudiera cumplir con las entregas del producto al cliente final sin afectar los plazos de entrega acordados con el mismo. El objetivo principal de la investigación fue que dicha evaluación se llevara a cabo sin producir afectaciones en el producto final, lo cual significó que el producto tuviera el mismo comportamiento tanto físico como o eléctrico en comparación con el proveedor actual y con esto el cliente final no pudiera distinguir entre proveedores obteniendo el mismo producto a igual o menor costo. La metodología utilizada fue el diseño de experimentos en las pruebas iniciales que se realizaron a la materia prima. De acuerdo con el análisis se concluye que el cambio de materia prima no causó diferencias en el comportamiento final del producto, así como se produjo un ahorro en el producto final debido a la materia prima proporcionada por el nuevo proveedor.
Pengaruh Kepuasan Pelanggan, Kualitas Produk Dan Citra Merek Terhadap Loyalitas Pelanggan Kosmetik Wardah Di Lingkungan Mahasiswi Universitas Persada Indonesia Y.A.I.
Authors: Hassanah Miftanul , Sentosa Endri , Marnis Marnis
Published: November 2022

Perkembangan industri kosmetik di Indonesia terus menerus mengalami pertumbuhan dari tahun ke tahun, hal ini membuka peluang yang besar dalam industri kosmetik dalam skala kecil hingga besar. Dampak dari perkembangan tersebut perusahaan dituntut untuk merancang strategi supaya dapat bersaing dan mempertahankan produk atau jasa yang diinginkan konsumen, untuk perusahaan kosmetik kepuasan pelanggan, kualitas produk dan citra merek yang baik dapat menciptakan loyalitas dari pelanggan, loyalitas pelanggan timbul setelah merasakan produk atau jasa yang diberikan kepada konsumen. Loyalitas adalah tingkat perasaan konsumen setelah membandingkan hasil yang dirasakan dengan harapannya, kepuasan pelanggan adalah suatu perasaan puas yang timbul dari pemakaian produk dan jasa tersebut. Kualitas produk adalah keseluruhan ciri serta dari produk atau pelayanan pada kemampuan untuk memuaskan konsumen. Citra merek adalah persepsi dan kepercayaan yang dipegang oleh konsumen yang selalu diingat pertama kali saat mendengar slogan yang tertanam dibenak konsumennya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menemukan pengaruh kepuasan pelanggan, kualitas produk dan citra merek terhadap loyalitas pelanggan mahasiswi Universitas Persada Indonesia YAI. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer dan jenis penelitian ini adalah confirmatory research. Data primer di peroleh dari hasil jawaban kuesioner pada 91 responden yang ditentukan dengan menggunakan teknik non probablity sampling. Berdasarkan analisis hasil studi dan pembahasan maka dapat diambil beberapa kesimpulan yaitu kepuasan pelanggan, kualitas produk dan citra merek berpengaruh signifikan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan produk kosmetik Wardah pada Mahasiswi Universitas Persada Indonesia
Variabel yang Mempengaruhi Keberhasilan Usaha di Pasar Pramuka Jakarta Timur
Authors: Wahyuni Nur , Novati Friswi , Farida Farida
Published: November 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of price, product quality and location on business success in the Pramuka Market, East Jakarta. The method used in this study is a quantitative method. In this method data collection uses a questionnaire technique and is distributed to all business actors. In statistical analysis the author uses the SPSS (Statistical Package For The Social Science) version 25.0 for windows. From the data management carried out with the SPSS (Statistical Package For The Social Science) version 25.0 program with a sample of 77 respondents. Then the R Square (determination) is 0.606 or 60.6% and the remaining 39.8% is the contribution of other variabels. For multiple regression values, = 1.358 + 0.369X1 + 0.233X2 + 0.392X3 and the F test with = 5% is obtained by the Fcount value of 39.896 and Ftable of 3.12 meaning Fcount > Ftable, then H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. This shows that Price, Product Quality and Location have a joint effect on Business Success.
Pengaruh Kualitas Produk, Kepuasan Pelanggan Dan Promosi Penjualan Terhadap Minat Beli Ulang Ulang Mazaya Dekoratif Dan Skincare Pada Toko Tangga Mas Tambun
Authors: Alam Ilham Kudratul , Sarpan Sarpan
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Kualitas Produk, Kepuasan Pelanggan dan Promosi Penjualan terhadap Minat Beli Ulang Ulang Mazaya Dekoratif danSkincare pada Toko Tangga Mas Tambun. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah KausalKomperatif (Causal Comprative Research). Teknik pengumpulan data melalui kuisionerdengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 134 responden. Maka didapat Adjusted R square dengandeterminasi berganda sebesar 83,4% dan sisanya sebesar 16,6% dijelaskan oleh variabel laindiluar variabel yang digunakan. Untuk nilai regresi berganda didapatkan = 0,021 + 0,283 X1+ 0,431 X2 + 0,432 X3 dan uji F dengan a = 5% didapat nilai F-hitung sebesar 166,871 dan Ftabel sebesar 2,07 berarti F-hitung > F-tabel maka H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima. Hal inimenunjukan bahwa Kualitas Produk, Kepuasan Pelanggan dan Promosi Penjualanberpengaruh secara bersama sama terhadap Minat Beli Ulang Ulang.
UNDERSTANDING SARS COV-2: A DEADLIEST BUG OF 21ST CENTURY
Authors: Raval Vikram H. , Arya Prashant S. , Gohil Rinkal B. , Patani Aanal N. , Mahla Kalpesh L. , Pandya Jaimin B. , Panchal Rakeshkumar R. , Rajput Kiransinh N. , Joshi Rushikesh G.
Published: November 2022

A corona virus disease (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS CoV-2) become the first pandemic of 21st century across the world. The novel SARS CoV-2 shares the high similarities with SARS Co-V reported in 2003. SARS-CoV-2 genome is having good homology to the Chinese horseshoe bat SARS-related coronaviruses and have been transmitted from bats to unknown wild animals. SARS CoV-2 is an encapsulated virus belongs to Coronaviridae family contain positive sense ~32KB single-strand RNA genome. It comprises with four different structural proteins; E, N, M and S that requires ACE2 and TMPRSS2 receptor proteins for the host cell attachment. Total 16 non-structural proteins are necessary for synthesis and release the mature SARS CoV-2 viral particles. SARS CoV-2 may produce three fold virus particles within 48 h and frequency of transmission from one person to another person is higher compared to SARS Co-V. This review helps to understand the evolution of SARS CoV-2 with its taxonomy, structure, genome and life cycle in humans.
Fertilizantes nitrogenados. Implicaciones agronómicas para el cultivo del café en Colombia
Authors: Sadeghian Siavosh , González-Osorio Hernán
Published: November 2022

El objetivo del Avance Técnico es presentar resultados de investigaciones relacionadas con los fertilizantes nitrogenados de uso común en café, particularmente con las pérdidas de nitrógeno por volatilización y lixiviación, y el efecto en la producción.
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Why is It Underdiagnosed in Primary Care?
Authors: DURMAZ Adem , YILMAZ Muammer
Published: November 2022

Objectives: When Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is diagnosed early, successful results can be obtained with various therapies. It was aimed to investigate the awareness of primary care physicians about ASD, which plays an important role in its early diagnosis.

Material and Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, Family Physicians in Kütahya were reached and “Knowledge about childhood autism among health workers (KCAHW) questionnaire” was applied on a voluntary basis.

Results: Of the 151 family physicians (FPs) in the study, 81.5% were general practitioners, 17.9% were FP specialists and 0.7% were other medical field specialists. Although 86.8% of the participants had received training on autism, 64.9% were determined to feel inadequate. The KCAHW score and awareness of those who followed patients with ASD, those who received theoretical training, women, and newer FPs in the profession were higher, but the awareness of only young FPs was statistically significant (p
A Jupiter Analog Orbiting The Nearby M Dwarf GJ 463
Authors: Endl Michael , Robertson Paul , Cochran William D. , MacQueen Phillip J. , Bowler Brendan P. , Franson Kyle E. , Holcomb Rae , Beard Corey , Isaacson Howard , Howard Andrew W. , Lubin Jack
Published: November 2022

We report the detection of a long-period giant planetary companion to the nearby M3V star GJ 463 (=Ross 690). The detection is based on over ten years of highly-precise radial velocity measurements with the High Resolution Spectrograph at the Hobby–Eberly Telescope and the HIRES spectrograph at Keck. With an orbital period of 10 yr and a minimum mass of 1.55 ± 0.15 M
Jup, GJ 463 b has a comparable orbital period to Jupiter and hence qualifies as a Jupiter analog around a low-mass star. We demonstrate that the radial velocity signal is not produced by a magnetic activity cycle of the host star. GJ 463 was observed with TESS, and we searched the light curve for any possible signals of stellar or planetary origin, but detected none. This planet is a candidate for possible direct detection with the coronagraph of the upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. We compared Gaia EDR3 with Hipparcos astrometry and detected a significant acceleration, which is likely caused by this long-period planetary companion at a = 3.53 ± 0.07 au.
Parents’ knowledge, attitude and practice towards seasonal influenza vaccination in Riyadh region, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alenazi Kamel A
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Parents’ knowledge and attitudes regarding influenza vaccine significantly determine whether or not their children will receive the vaccine. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice among Saudi parents towards vaccinating their children against influenza.

Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in multiple regions of Riyadh. We used a convenience sampling technique to enroll study subjects. Individuals who were Saudi nationals, with at least one child between 6 months and 14 years of age were included.

Results: Over half of the Saudi parents (53.8%) scored well on influenza and vaccine knowledge, while most of them (92.0%) showed positive attitude towards vaccination. Most of the children (87.9%) were immunized with national vaccination program and 63.6% of the parents were aware of the availability of seasonal influenza vaccines in primary healthcare centres (PHCs) and hospitals. However, only 28% of the parents and 18% of their children received the seasonal influenza vaccine between 2019 and 2020. High education level, high monthly household income and being part of a medical profession were statistically significant (p < 0.05) determinants of good knowledge. Similarly, male gender, younger parent, low monthly income, working in a medical profession and parents with one child aged between 6 months and 14 years were significant predictors (p < 0.05) of positive attitude.

Conclusions: Compliance of Saudi parents towards influenza vaccination is fairly poor despite positive attitude. Stringent efforts are needed to encourage the parents to actively ensure annual influenza immunization of their children.
Biliary fascioliasis – A rare differential diagnosis of biliary obstruction
Authors: Ton Nu Phuong Anh , Ngo Thi Minh Chau , Nguyen Phuoc Vinh , Dang Nhu Thanh , Do Ngoc Anh , Cao Le Chi
Published: November 2022

Fascioliasis is a zoonotic disease caused by Fasciola hepatica or F. gigantica. There are two phases of Fasciola infection. In the acute phase, the patient has a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations while the later phase of infection is usually related to inflammatory changes in the bile duct and the mechanical effects of the worm, which can lead to biliary obstruction. The presence of Fasciola inside the biliary system has rarely been reported in the literature. In this report, we presented a case of bile duct obstruction in a 36-year-old male patient undergoing cholecystectomy for gallstones and with a history of worsening jaundice for one month. Extensive laboratory testing failed to clarify the cause of jaundice. Three living liver flukes were subsequently retrieved from the right hepatic duct and later confirmed as F. gigantica by morphology and internal transcribed spacer (ITS2) sequence analysis.
Intravenous high dose vitamin C and selected antiviral drugs in hospitalized COVID-19 patients: a descriptive cohort study
Authors: Fleifel Mohamad , Mina Jonathan , Haykal Tony , Asmar Rana , El Hout Ghida , Harb Ranime , Dimassi Hani , Mokhbat Jacques , Farra Anna , Husni-Samaha Rola
Published: November 2022

Introduction: There is lack of universal agreement on the management of COVID-19. Intravenous high dose vitamin C (HDVC), remdesivir (RDV), and favipiravir (FPV) have been suggested as part of the treatment regimens and only RDV is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) so far. There is no study in Lebanon that addresses the descriptive cohort of HDVC and antiviral therapy amongst COVID-19 inpatients. Our goal was to highlight such a cohort.

Methodology: A retrospective electronic chart review of COVID-19 inpatients was done over a period of 10 months (August 2020 to April 2021). Comparative data analysis was performed between HDVC and non-HDVC (NHDVC) groups, and RDV and FPV groups.

Results: Among HDVC patients, 70.1% (p = 0.035) and 67.2% (p = 0.008) had dyspnea and desaturation respectively. Patients on HDVC were less likely to remain in hospital for more than 20 days (p = 0.003). HDVC patients were more likely to be on oxygen therapy with 74.7% (p = 0.002). RDV patients were more likely to be on other COVID-19-related medications during hospitalization including the use of tofacitinib, baricitinib, tocilizumab, and anticoagulation as recommended in the guidelines. Statistical significance was noted for the status on discharge as 90.1% of the patients that received RDV were discharged after clinical improvement, compared to the 74.2% of the FPV patients.

Conclusions: Further research is needed to establish local guidelines for the treatment of COVID-19. A significant role of HDVC and FPV might resurface if randomized control trials are conducted.
Recurring infection by crayfish plague pathogen only marginally affects survival and growth of marbled crayfish
Authors: Dobrović Ana , Geček Sunčana , Klanjšček Tin , Haberle Ines , Dragičević Paula , Pavić Dora , Petelinec Ana , Boštjančić Ljudevit Luka , Bonassin Lena , Theissinger Kathrin , Hudina Sandra
Published: November 2022

Invasive alien crayfish threaten the diversity of freshwater ecosystems and native crayfish fauna. In Europe, this is largely due to transmission of the crayfish plague to susceptible native crayfish. Many invasive species tolerate crayfish plague, but the infection still has the potential to reduce the fitness of a tolerant host due to energy trade-offs between immune response maintenance and life-history traits, such as growth and reproduction. In combination with other unfavourable conditions, such a response could alter further invasion success of an otherwise successful crayfish invader. We examined whether repeated infection with one of the most virulent haplogroups of crayfish plague agent (Aphanomyces astaci) affects growth or survival of the juvenile marbled crayfish (Procambarus virginalis). Juveniles were exposed to i) two levels of pathogen concentrations, and ii) two different feeding regimes under the higher pathogen concentration. In all performed trials, repeated infection reduced growth rates, while the combination of recurring infection and food limitation significantly increased mortality. The average energy cost of the immune response was estimated at 12.07 J/day for individuals weighing 0.3 grams. Since infections were frequent and pathogen concentrations high, results suggest that marbled crayfish is resistant to A. astaci pathogen and its survival is only affected by adding the stress of food limitation. The survival of almost half of the individuals exposed to high pathogen loads and extreme food limitation indicates that chronic infection by crayfish plague is unlikely to be an important factor impeding invasion success of the marbled crayfish, even under harsh conditions. Our results add to the growing body of evidence that marbled crayfish has potential to become one of the most successful freshwater invaders.
A new species of Encelia (Compositae, Heliantheae, Enceliinae) from the southern Baja California Peninsula
Authors: Leon-De La Luz Jose Luis , Lichter-Marck Isaac H.
Published: November 2022

Here, we describe and illustrate Encelia balandrasp. nov., a new species of Compositae from the Baja California Peninsula. It is rare and known only from the rocky hills around Puerto Balandra and Pichilingüe, inside the bay of La Paz, in the State of Baja California Sur, Mexico. We determine that this new species has affinities with Encelia, based on its suffruticose woody habit, neuter ray florets and compressed disc cypselae with a cleft apex. The taxonomic placement within Encelia is supported by nuclear ribosomal sequence data from two regions, ITS and ETS. We also present detailed photographs, a conservation assessment and a dichotomous key to the Encelia of the southern Baja California Peninsula. Finally, we discuss the uniqueness of Encelia balandra amongst peninsular Encelia and its potential significance for understanding the enigmatic biogeography of this ecologically important genus.
Taxonomic note on the species status of Epiophlebia diana (Insecta, Odonata, Epiophlebiidae), including remarks on biogeography and possible species distribution
Authors: Büsse Sebastian , Ware Jessica L.
Published: November 2022

The species included in the genusEpiophlebiaCalvert, 1903 represent an exception within Recent lineages – they do not belong to either dragonflies (Anisoptera) nor damselflies (Zygoptera). Nowadays, the genus is solely known from the Asian continent. Due to their stenoecious lifestyle, representatives ofEpiophlebiaare found in often very small relict populations in Nepal, Bhutan, India, Vietnam, China, North Korea, and Japan. We here present a taxonomic re-evaluation on the species status ofEpiophlebia dianaCarle, 2012, known from the Sichuan province in China, supplemented with a morphological character mapping on a genetic tree to highlight synapomorphies ofE. dianaandE. laidlawiTillyard, 1921. We conclude thatE. dianais a junior synonym ofE. laidlawi. Furthermore, we discuss the Recent distribution of the group, allowing for predictions of new habitats of representatives of this group.
The Mediating Role of Positive Thinking on the Relationship Between Depression and Functional Recovery in Community-Dwelling People With Schizophrenia
Authors: Jun Won Hee , Na Hyunjoo
Published: November 2022

Functional recovery as a consumer-centered approach is critical to recovery for community-dwelling people with schizophrenia. The current study investigated the mediating role of positive thinking in the relationship between depression and functional recovery in community-dwelling people with schizophrenia in South Korea. Depression, positive thinking, and functional recovery measures were completed by 158 people with schizophrenia in the community with self-reported questionnaires. Depression had a significantly negative influence on functional recovery. Positive thinking fully mediated the relationship between depression and functional recovery. An effective intervention strategy for functional recovery in this population may reinforce positive thinking and depression management. [
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 61
(2), 44–52.]
Smart deployment of energy storage and renewable energy sources for improving distribution system efficacy
Authors: Patnaik Samarjit , Nayak Manas Ranjan , Viswavandya Meera
Published: November 2022

Climate change, global warming, the depletion of fossil fuels, and rising energy demand are the main forces behind the increase in renewable energy sources. However, the unpredictability of power output from these renewable energy sources presents distribution system integration issues such as limited feeder capacity, unstable voltage, and network power loss. This study analyses the African vulture optimisation algorithm to determine the best allocation of distribution generators, with an emphasis on reducing the ageing of distribution transformers and delaying investment in feeders. The optimization technique provides faster global convergence and outperforms existing bio-inspired algorithms verified with benchmark uni-modal functions as a result of a larger crossover between the exploration and exploitation phases. The key aim is to decrease active power loss while simultaneously enhancing security margin and voltage stability. The IEEE 69-bus RDS system is utilised to validate the case studies for appropriate allocation of photovoltaic, wind turbine generation, and battery energy storage systems units, as well as offering the ideal energy management approach. During simulation, uncertainty on the characteristics of renewable energy source is accounted for. The results demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed algorithm with a substantial improvement in voltage profile, the benefit of lower CO2 emissions, an increase in security margin of up to 143%, and the advantage of extending the feeder investment deferral period by more than 50 years. In addition, the distribution transformer ageing acceleration factor improves significantly in the case of an increase in load demand.
The limits of Comic-Con’s exclusivity
Authors: Hanna Erin
Published: November 2022

This essay considers the interplay between exclusivity and access growing out of Comic-Con’s history, its pivot online during the pandemic, and the organization’s plans for the future.
Framing the Covid-19 pandemic's impacts on fan conventions
Authors: Woo Benjamin , Francis Emma , Sinervo Kalervo
Published: November 2022

Some initial findings are presented from a media monitoring project on the Covid-19 pandemic's impacts on comic cons and other fan events during 2020. We analyzed a sample of 77 items from a corpus of 813 articles, identifying story lines and themes that framed this moment of upheaval and uncertainty.
Perception of Selected Aspects of Online Learning by Czech Higher Education Students
Authors: Krpálková Krelová Katarína , Berková Kateřina , Krpálek Pavel , Kubišová Andrea
Published: November 2022

The study is based on an analysis of real educational processes in the period 2020-2021, when the most significant pandemic waves of Covid-19 were recorded in the Czech Republic. In relation to this, the study aims to identify the views of 968 students on the changed conditions of education and the perception of selected aspects of the transition to online learning by respondents from two higher education institutions in the Czech Republic, the first of which is focused on humanities and the second specializes in economics studies. The research is aimed at discovering students’ attitudes towards the form of distance education forced on them by the relevant circumstances, the use of individual components of distance education to support teaching originally designed for the in-person form, the level and effectiveness of the use of information technologies in online learning and the potential of hybrid learning. For a greater degree of analyticity, a combined research model based on both quantitative and qualitative research has been chosen. Aspects of online learning that could be employed as complementary tools in the full-time conventional study mode have been identified. Students of economics can better visualize the inclusion of online learning in the full-time conventional study mode. Master level students are critical of online learning. The results have been used to design and empirically validate appropriate learning strategies with reflection on current student needs.
Virtual Reality in Education: A Comparative Social Media Data and Sentiment Analysis Study
Authors: Lampropoulos Georgios , Keramopoulos Euclid
Published: November 2022

It is essential to consider the public’s viewpoints when it comes to significant issues, such as the adoption and integration of technologies in education. This study aims at analyzing and comprehending the public’s perspectives, sentiments and attitudes towards the use of virtual reality in general and in educational settings. After setting the necessary data requirements, 10,457,344 related tweets from Twitter were identified and retrieved. The data was then analyzed using text mining and sentiment analysis. Based on the results, the public positively perceived the use of virtual reality and mostly expressed emotions of anticipation, trust and joy when referring to its use in education. Finally, the role of virtual reality as an effective educational tool that can enhance students’ engagement, motivation and academic performance was highlighted.
La tragédie grecque à l’épreuve du Japon : de l’underground au monde
Authors: Pierre Maxime
Published: November 2022

Dès la Renaissance, les Européens se sont emparés de la tragédie grecque pour inventer leur propre théâtre. Cependant, d’autres réceptions et d’autres histoires sont toujours possibles. L’usage singulier de ce théâtre au Japon est exemplaire : tandis que la scène underground nippone questionne l’identité du pays dans les années 1960-1970, la tragédie grecque apparaît comme un lieu utopique qui se situe au-delà du clivage entre traditions scéniques locales et réalisme occidental. Tirant parti de cette altérité, les mises en scène de Watanabe Moriaki, Suzuki Tadashi, Ninagawa Yukio brouillent les repères identitaires. L’exportation de leur travail aux États-Unis, en Europe et dans les années 1980-1990 reconfigure les représentations culturelles de l’Est et de l’Ouest : Athènes et la Grèce ne sont plus une référence européenne, mais un point de rencontre entre Orient et Occident. À partir, des années 2000, les metteurs en scène japonais développent des collaborations régionales en Asie tout en intégrant les références culturelles d’Afrique ou des Amériques : dans le sillage de Suzuki, Miyagi Satoshi réinvente encore une fois la tragédie antique qui prend désormais pour scène le monde.
Des Antiques érodés et cristallisés aux capricci à l’acrylique sur toile. Les uchronies de Daniel Arsham
Authors: Besnard Tiphaine Annabelle
Published: November 2022

Cet article se propose de revenir sur les dernières créations de l’artiste américain Daniel Arsham, dont un grand nombre a été présenté à la galerie Perrotin de janvier à mars 2020 dans le cadre de l’exposition Paris, 3020. Des moulages de sculptures de l’Antiquité grecque et romaine « cristallisés » y ont été dévoilés, ainsi que des dessins au crayon graphite. Faussement érodées, les sculptures (de la Vénus de Milo en passant par les bustes des empereurs Caracalla et Lucius Verus) ont été pensées pour duper les archéologues du futur. Ces mêmes sculptures ont ensuite été réinvesties par l’artiste dans des peintures à l’acrylique sur toile de grands formats qui rappellent indéniablement les capricci du xviiie siècle. La galerie Perrotin a présenté ces dernières de janvier à février 2021 dans son antenne new-yorkaise dans une exposition intitulée Time Dilation. Nous proposons d’analyser l’ensemble des dispositifs mis en œuvre par l’artiste pour créer des uchronies qu’il qualifie de fictions archéologiques.
De quelques formes euphémistiques en arabe: atténuation et performance en arabe
Authors: Sartori Manuel
Published: November 2022

Cette étude, nouvelle dans le champ linguistique de l’arabe, se propose d’aborder le domaine de l’atténuation en identifiant les différents moyens repérables en arabe écrit contemporain qui l’expriment. Ces moyens seront comparés à ceux du français qui recourt pour sa part notamment à l’imparfait et au conditionnel, présent comme passé. Il sera montré que les choses s’organisent sensiblement de la même manière en arabe, tant sur le plan temporel, le transfert vers le passé induisant une déréalisation à la base de l’effet de politesse, que sur celui des contraintes pragmatiques régissant cet effet, avec un « je » s’exprimant devant un « public » auquel il présente son dire sous des atours euphémisés. Il sera également montré que ce qui se présente comme l’équivalent arabe du conditionnel français dans son emploi modal atténuatif est bien à relier à la théorie du « si généralisé », c’est-à-dire à l’existence d’une protase implicite qui commande la lecture au conditionnel français de la construction verbale arabe, de même que l’effet d’atténuation serait à relier à la théorie des actes de langages et de la performance.
أغطية رأس الرجال بمصر الإسلامية في العصرين الفاطمي والأيوبي: دراسة أثرية (358-648هـ/909-1250م)
Authors: سمير دينا
Published: November 2022

يتناول البحث الأبعاد الاجتماعية والحضارية لأغطية رأس الرجال، وتطور استخدامها كعنصر من عناصر مفردات التراث في العصرين الفاطمي والأيوبي، حيث كان غطاء الرأس ذا بعد اجتماعي خاص، وربما كان السبب في إرتدائه إلى جانب العامل البيئي، الموروثات الحضارية والقبلية ثم اتخذ استخدام غطاء الرأس بعدًا اجتماﻋﻴًا، وثقافيًا، وحضاريًا. وقد تنوعت أغطية الرأس، وتباينت استخداماتها في العصرين الفاطمي والأيوبي كما سيتضح من خلال استعراض أنماط أغطية الرأس الخاصة بالرجال من خلال الدراسة.
Two-Way Emergency Message Protocol in M-VANETs
Authors: Choudhary Deepak , Pahuja Roop
Published: November 2022

Vehicular ad-hoc networks (VANETs) play an essential role in enhancing transport infrastructure by making vehicles intelligent and proficient to prevent traffic fatalities. Direction-based greedy protocols pick a next route vehicle for transmitting emergency messages (EMs) depending upon the present location of adjacent vehicles towards sink vehicles, by using an optimal unidirectional road traffic approach. Nevertheless, such protocols suffer performance degradation by ignoring the moving directions of vehicles in two-ways road traffic where topological changes happen continuously. Due to the high number of vehicles, it is essential to broadcast EMs to all vehicles to prevent traffic delays and collisions. A cluster-based EM transmitting technique is proposed in this paper. For metropolitan VANETs, this paper pioneers the clustering of two-ways road traffic for robust and efficient routing of EMs.
Fast and Effective Intrusion Detection Using Multi-Layered Deep Learning Networks
Authors: Chellammal P. , Malarchelvi Sheba Kezia , Reka K. , Raja G.
Published: November 2022

The process of intrusion detection usually involves identifying complex intrusion signatures from a huge repository. This requires a complex model that can identify these signatures. This work presents a deep learning based neural network model that can perform effective intrusion detection on network transmission data. The proposed multi-layered deep learning network is composed of multiple hidden processing layers in the network that makes it a deep learning network. Detection using the deep network was observed to exhibit effective performances in detecting the intrusion signatures. Experiments were performed on standard benchmark datasets like KDD CUP 99, NSL-KDD, and Koyoto 2006+ datasets. Comparisons were performed with state-of-the-art models in literature, and the results and comparisons indicate high performances by the proposed algorithm.
Improving Shipping Efficiency Industry-Led Consortium Blockchain Smart Contact
Authors: Harshvardhan  , Teoh Say Yen
Published: November 2022

COVID-19 has recently affected global trade flows, and the primary reason is that shipping failed to adapt rapidly to meet the need for on-time delivery. Given blockchain's “revolutionary” potential, this paper aims to understand how blockchain can address longstanding inefficiencies and challenges in the shipping industry. This analysis proposes a model of how an industrywide blockchain-based consortium powered by smart contracts could resolve end-to-end contract issues with trustworthiness, thus improving efficiency in terms of time and cost. A mixed-method approach was conducted. That included 27 surveys and 20 interviews with representatives of shipping industry members. This study contributes to the blockchain and shipping supply chain literature by offering empirical data about the application of an industry-led consortium blockchain with cost, scalability, and volatility perspectives. As for the managerial implications, incentives and education are required to stimulate collaboration and commitment to blockchain for more efficient and effective global shipping trade flows.
Treatment of epilepsy in adults
Authors: Gunatilake S. B. , Arasalingam A.
Published: November 2022

No abstract available
Resolution of clinical and MRI abnormalities in osmotic demyelination syndrome – do corticosteroids have a potentially beneficial therapeutic effect?
Authors: Gunasekara H. , Indrakumar J.
Published: November 2022

No abstract available
Epilepsy
Authors: Gunatilake Saman B.
Published: November 2022

No abstract available
Preventive pharmacologic treatment of migraine in adults
Authors: Arasalingam Ajini , Gunatilake Saman B.
Published: November 2022

No abstract available
The little old adie pupil
Authors: Caldera H. P. M. C. , Gooneratne I. K. , Gamage R.
Published: November 2022

No abstract available
A stroke mimic
Authors: Fernando G. N. N. , Jayaweera L. J. , Nawasiwaththa B. M. T. P. , Bandusena S. , Gunarathna P. S.
Published: November 2022

Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) is an invasive mycosis with high morbidity and mortality. If unsuspected, particularly in immune-competent individual, delayed diagnosis may lead to poor outcome. High prevalence of tuberculous meningitis which shares similar clinical manifestations, further results in delayed diagnosis of CM. Stroke is a known complication of CM. Nevertheless, infection as a cause of stroke is poorly appreciated. We report a case of cryptococcal meningitis complicated by stroke to emphasize the complexities of management and value of early diagnosis for better outcome.
A concept for causality assessment and causal inference of adverse events cases
Authors: Al-Imam Ahmed , Sami Ahmed , Lane Samantha , Younus Manal
Published: November 2022

Dear Editor,

 

Causality assessment of adverse drug events is essential in pharmacovigilance to assess the relationship between the medicine and the event.1,2 Regulatory authorities recommend using standardized methods for causality assessment.3,4 The World Health Organization-Uppsala Monitoring Center (WHO-UMC) system offers generalized criteria for establishing causal relationships.3 In contrast, the Roussel Uclaf Causality Assessment Method (RUCAM) provides a specialized system to assess Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI) cases. We systematically reviewed the literature and verified that these systems are among the best tools currently available for signal detection and causality assessment. [...]