bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Die Exzedentenversicherung
Authors: Kosich Maximilian
Published: July 2022

Die Arbeit beschäftigt sich mit einer Gestaltung, die aus der modernen Industrieversicherung nicht mehr wegzudenken ist. Es geht um die Aufteilung eines größeren Risikos auf eine Grunddeckung (Primary) und verschiedene darüberlegende Schichten (Layer), die es den Versicherern ermöglicht, das Risiko nicht allein oder auf derselben Ebene gemeinsam mit weiteren Versicherern tragen zu müssen, sondern sich auch oder ausschließlich auf einer höheren Ebene zu engagieren, auf der das Risiko einer Inanspruchnahme schrittweise sinkt.

Die Arbeit legt einen Grundstein zum Umgang mit dieser sog. Exzedentenversicherung (auch: Layerversicherung). Dazu beschäftigt sich der Autor im ersten Hauptteil mit der vertraglichen Ausgestaltung eines Exzedentenversicherungsvertrags. Im Zentrum stehen die für die Layerung wesentlichen Following-form und Attachment-point Vereinbarungen, die einer eingehenden rechtlichen Würdigung unterzogen werden. Durch eine genaue Betrachtung dieser typischen Abreden können eine Vielzahl der im Zusammenhang mit der Layerversicherung entstehenden Probleme überwunden werden.

Der zweite Hauptteil der Arbeit befasst sich mit den Beziehungen der Versicherer untereinander. Zum einen zeigt die Arbeit mögliche Entstehungspunkte eines Schuldverhältnisses zwischen den Layerversicherern sowohl innerhalb der Layer als auch layerübergreifend auf. Zum anderen diskutiert der Autor verschiedene Möglichkeiten der Vereinbarung einer layerübergreifenden Führungsklausel und führt sie zu Formulierungsvorschlägen für die Praxis zusammen.
Gender Differences in the Effect of Resilience Training on Emotional Intelligence in At-Risk Students in Shiraz, Iran
Authors: Joulaei Hassan , Fathi Faranak , Rakhshani Tayebeh , Nazari Mahin , Hosseinkhani Zahra , Fatemi Maryam , Foroozanfar Zohre
Published: July 2022

Background: Adolescence is one of the most important and challenging stages in life. psychological, cognitive and emotional changes during this period can expose adolescents to high risk behaviors. Objectives: The current study examined the effectiveness of resilience training on emotional intelligence (EI) and assessed gender differences in this regard among adolescents living in the outskirts of Shiraz, Iran. Methods: This pre-post study included 191 students and used an intervention consisting of nine resilience-training sessions. The evaluated outcomes were EI and its 15 components. The paired-samples and independent-samples t-tests were used to analyze the data. Results: Out of 191 students, 88 (46.1%) were boys. Before and after the intervention, the mean EI score for boys was 312.52 ± 37.79 and 327.31 ± 37.75, while for girls, it was 310.74 ± 30.05 and 312.20 ± 29.51, respectively. Following the intervention, the scores of boys in problem-solving (P = 0.007), happiness (P = 0.001), emotional self-awareness (P = 0.044), optimism (P = 0.029), self-regard (P = 0.046), impulse control (P = 0.013), and social responsibility (P = 0.042), as well as the total score of EI (P = 0.005), increased significantly. However, only the optimism score (P = 0.004) rose significantly in girls post-intervention. In addition, there were significant differences in the mean of problem-solving (P = 0.006), happiness (P = 0.001), impulse control (P = 0.042), and the total score (P = 0.035) between boys and girls, before and after the intervention. Conclusions: Resilience training may help moderate high-risk behaviors among adolescents living on the outskirts of Iran’s major cities, particularly boys. Based on the gender differences in EI components, it was suggested that female adolescents required significantly more attention. Nonetheless, gender differences in EI components were contentious, and it was concluded that a variety of factors, including the socio-cultural context, may be involved.
Effectiveness of Technology-Based Interventions for Scrupulous Obsessions and Compulsions: A Case Report
Authors: Soltanmohammadlou Sepideh , Ramezani Farani Abbas , Shariat Seyed Vahid , Habibi Mojtaba
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most important well-known treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), including the scrupulosity type. Technology-based interventions can increase the effects of CBT by different methods. The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of online cognitive therapy in a Muslim patient with scrupulosity employing in-vivo exposure, with the therapist virtually present and using a treatment application. Case Presentation: The patient was a 37-year-old female diagnosed with scrupulosity in OCD by a psychiatrist. The patient’s symptoms were measured at baseline for 6 weeks then underwent 12 sessions of CBT with the therapist present via video call. All the exposure sessions were conducted in real situations triggering thoughts and compulsions. The therapy application was also used between sessions as an assistive treatment tool. Conclusions: The results of this treatment model showed a decrease in obsessive symptoms and beliefs and anxiety and depression symptoms at the end of treatment and after a 3-month follow-up. Moreover, the quality of life was improved in the patient.
Evaluation of Knowledge After Injury with Needles and Sharp Objects in the Surgical Technology Students of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences in 2018
Authors: Moradi Donya , Rizevandi Parisa , Shahsavari Soodeh , Fatahi Samira
Published: July 2022

Background: Needle stick means penetrating skin damage by sharp objects contaminated with blood or body secretions of patients and the greatest danger threatens medical personnel. All healthcare professionals are at risk, including doctors, nurses, operating room staff, etc. Objectives: This study aims to investigate the level of awareness of operating room students in the year 2018 about the measures after needle injury. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, operating room undergraduate students Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences studied in terms of knowledge of measures after needle sticking, the checklist included age, sex, history of needle sticking, and specific parameters for post-needle stick measures that collected by census data. This information was then analysed using SPSS software. Results: According to the results of this study, needle sticking also occurs among students (28.2%). The highest and lowest ages among the subjects are 34 and 19 years, respectively. Of these, 31 (25.4%) had a history of needle sticking and 79 (64.75%) had a history of exposure. Have not. According to the results of this study, there is a relatively significant relationship between age and the incidence of needle stick. In addition, in most cases, students' information about the necessary measures after exposure to needle stick was low and sometimes negative. Conclusions: According to the results, we found that students' knowledge of post-niddle stick performed is in a low range, so that the need for corrective and educational measures is strongly needed to increase knowledge and awareness as theoretical and practical units in universities and Retraining courses according to the latest protocol reduce the risks of exposure or, if they occur, the risk of communicable diseases is minimized.
Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma in The Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Authors: Fibrini Dewi , Lister I Nyoman Ehrich , Rosadi Imam
Published: July 2022

Context: Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) remains a devastating and prevalent complication of diabetes, which leads to significant morbidity, mortality, and economic implications. Outcomes of DFU management are still unsatisfactory, warranting innovations to improve them. One accessible and promising potential for treating DFU is autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a blood product abundant in bioactive molecules. Platelet-rich plasma has been used in other fields of medicine to treat various conditions. Evidence Acquisition: While there is substantial research studying the use of PRP for DFU, these studies are regarded as having flaws in methodology. Hence, this systematic review aims to bridge the knowledge gap by only including randomized controlled trials (RCT). Results: After sifting through various databases, six studies were included. This review focused on specific outcomes, namely percentage of patients with healed wounds, wound size, and time to closure. Conclusions: The authors found that PRP has performed well with regards to healing DFU wounds with a high rate of healing, which leads to a shorter time to wound closure.
Impact of Fibromyalgia Syndrome on the Severity of Migraine Without Aura
Authors: Masaeli Hoda , Golpich Mojtaba , Akafzadeh Savari Mahsa , Yazdi Zahrani Razieh , Dorostkar Amin , Ansari Behnaz , Meamar Rokhsareh
Published: July 2022

Background: Migraine is a common neurological disorder associated with periodical disability and impaired quality of life. Recent large epidemiological studies have shown high levels of concurrency between fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and migraine. Objectives: Due to the possible relationship between migraine and FMS, we aimed to measure the effect of FMS on the severity of migraine without aura (MWO). Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of 80 patients with MWO who were referred to Isfahan Al-Zahra Clinic of Neurology. To monitor the patients, the researcher asked them to complete the demographic data and questionnaires, including FSQ-P for diagnosis FMS, HIT-6 for the severity of migraine headache, and MSQ for measuring the quality of life, with their written consent. Results: Of 80 patients with MWO, 22.5% suffered from FMS. Based on our study, elderly patients with MWO were more likely to be affected by FMS. Additionally, the average quality of life score in the migraineurs with FMS was significantly lower than the migraineurs without FMS. According to our findings, the severity of migraine was not significantly different between patients with and without FMS. In addition, age (OR = 1.1, 95% CI = 1.006-1.2, P < 0.001] and quality of life (OR = 1.03, 95% CI = 1.002 - 1.07, P = 0.04) were the predictive factors for FMS in patients suffering from migraine. Conclusions: The findings of this study may support that the presence of FMS had no effect on the severity of migraine; however, further studies are needed to clarify this claim.
Cartografia da Vulnerabilidade à contaminação de aquíferos: revisão conceitual
Authors: Melo Danilo Heitor Caires Tinoco Bisneto , Gomes Maria da Conceição Rabelo , Leal Luiz Rogério Bastos
Published: July 2022

O texto objetiva realizar discussão conceitual referente a vulnerabilidade à contaminação de aquíferos, realizando uma revisão bibliográfica, recordando fatos que corroboraram nesta linha de pesquisa. Nesta análise percebe-se uma evolução do pensamento científico, com uma convergência teórico-metodológico em focar os perigos e ameaças de contaminação, contextualizando-o à um modelo de gestão ambiental. Além disto, nota-se a inexistência de um consenso comum sobre quais aspectos são relevantes na avaliação da vulnerabilidade à contaminação de aquífero. Com isto, faz-se uma classificação geral de avaliação da vulnerabilidade, em específica e intrínseca, para em seguida agrupar os métodos de avaliação. Por fim, constata-se a existência de uma correlação entre escala, consistência da informação e quantidade de variáveis analisadas.
A Simple Method for Hydrodynamic Prediction of the Manoeuvring Performance of a Twin-Pod Vehicle
Authors: He Moqin , Williams Christopher D.
Published: July 2022

A vertically arranged twin-pod autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is presently under development in St. John’s Newfoundland. Placing heavy batteries and payloads in the lower pod and placing the light controller and communication electronics on the upper pod a large separation of the centre of gravity (CG) and the centre of buoyancy (CB) can be achieved. With the large vertical separation between CG and CB the twin-pod vehicle becomes highly stable in pitch and roll and thus provides an ideal platform for obtaining photos, video and sonar images of the seabed. This paper presents the hydrodynamic studies have being done in support of this novel AUV design and development.
Content validation of the ‘learning to learn’ competence in undergraduate studies
Authors: Garcia-Garcia Fran J. , López-Francés Inmaculada , Gargallo-López Bernardo , Pérez-Pérez Cruz
Published: July 2022

This paper aims to validate the content of the ‘learning to learn’ competence (LTL) in undergraduate studies. LTL is in line with the Student-Centred Learning approach and is at the heart of the European Higher Education Area. Unfortunately, the academic community has not yet reached an agreement about the contents that define LTL, or common standards for assessments. While seeking a solution, we validated the content of one operative model of LTL for undergraduate students. Four types of key informants and a group of experts participated in the study. The findings revealed an agreement on the relevance of contents to define this competence. The tendency results showed that traditional content types (cognition and metacognition) were more closely associated with one another. After content validation, we enhanced the initial model using qualitative data the experts provided. Stability standards, limitations of the model to validate its content, and an emerging ethical factor in the learning process are discussed.

El objetivo de este trabajo fue validar el contenido de la competencia "aprender a aprender" (AaA) en los grados universitarios. AaA va en la línea del paradigma del aprendizaje centrado en el estudiante y está en pleno corazón del Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior. Lamentablemente, la comunidad académica aún no ha llegado a un acuerdo sobre los contenidos que definen AaA y tampoco sobre unos estándares comunes para su evaluación. En busca de una solución a este problema, validamos el contenido de un modelo operativo sobre AaA pensado para estudiantes de grado. Cuatro tipos de informantes clave y un grupo de expertos participaron en el estudio. Los resultados revelaron un acuerdo sobre la relevancia de los contenidos para definir esta competencia. El análisis de tendencias mostró que los contenidos más tradicionales (cognición y metacognición) estaban más estrechamente asociados entre sí que el resto. Tras la validación de contenido, ajustamos el modelo inicial utilizando los datos cualitativos que los expertos proporcionaron. Se discuten los estándares de estabilidad, las limitaciones del modelo para validar su contenido y un factor ético emergente en el proceso de aprendizaje.
Between adaptation and equity. Access to the labour market for non-traditional students and graduates
Authors: Tenorio-Rodríguez María , Padilla-Carmona Teresa , González-Monteagudo José
Published: July 2022

Este artículo aborda la transición al mercado laboral de estudiantes y graduados no tradicionales desde las teorías sociológicas del capital cultural. Se ha empleado una metodología cualitativa con 40 entrevistas realizadas a estudiantes y graduados no tradicionales, empleadores y personal universitario. En el análisis se exploran tres temas: i) requisitos y habilidades exigidas en los procesos de selección; ii) barreras que encuentran los estudiantes y graduados no tradicionales en la inserción laboral; iii) limitaciones en los procesos de selección sobre equidad. Los resultados muestran que el acceso al empleo cualificado está limitado por formas legítimas de capital cultural y social gestionadas por los empleadores que pueden ser perjudiciales para los graduados no tradicionales. También se ha puesto de manifiesto la necesidad de mejorar el reconocimiento de los perfiles específicos de los graduados no tradicionales. Se recomienda modificar el enfoque del déficit y responsabilizar a los empleadores de la mejora de sus prácticas y políticas en materia de acceso al empleo, tomando la equidad y la justicia social como puntos de referencia éticos.

This article focuses on non-traditional students and graduates in their transition to the labour market, from sociological theories of cultural capital. A qualitative methodology has been employed, with 40 interviews conducted with non-traditional students and graduates, employers and university staff. Three themes are explored in the analysis: (i) requirements and skills demanded in the selection processes; (ii) barriers faced in the labour insertion; (iii) limitations in the selection processes regarding equity. The results show that access to skilled employment is limited by legitimate forms of cultural and social capital managed by employers, which may be detrimental for non-traditional graduates. The need to improve recognition of the specific profiles of non-traditional graduates has also become apparent. It is recommended that the deficit approach be changed and that employers be held accountable for improving their practices and policies regarding access to employment, guided by equity and social justice as ethical benchmarks.
'Las hijas del fuego' (2018) de Albertina Carri: utopía pornopolítica
Authors: Mullaly Laurence
Published: July 2022

Este trabajo indaga en la propuesta artística-activista de la cineasta argentina Albertina Carri cuya película Las hijas del fuego (2018) se propone experimentar con el género pornográfico y ganó el premio a la Mejor Película de la Competencia Argentina en la vigésima Edición del Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente –BAFICI. Intentaré demostrar que Las hijas del fuego (2018) es un road movie pornográfico feminista muy original donde se plantea un nuevo régimen de autoría y de creatividad emancipadora. Este proyecto se inserta dentro de la ya larga trayectoria de Albertina Carri y puede contemplarse como un manifiesto del goce, un modo de hacer cine desde un saber situado y con placer.
X-ray diffraction studies of onshore mud volcanoes in parts of the Upper Benue Trough, northeastern Nigeria
Authors: Musa Ojochenemi K. , Kurowska Ewa E. , Krzykawski Tomasz , Onimisi Jimoh A.
Published: July 2022

The mineralogical studies of clay from the onshore mud volcanoes discovered in parts of the Upper Benue Trough of Nigeria provide a clue about the geological formation from which the extruded mud originates. The study area is a part of the Cretaceous Upper Benue Trough filled with Early Cretaceous continental deposits and Late Cretaceous marine deposits, having a history of magmatism dating from the Albian to the Pleistocene. The study approach involves integrated inorganic geochemical analysis of the samples to reveal their composition and origin. The results of XRD analysis of the fresh clays from the mud volcano revealed the presence of quartz, kaolinite, and other clay minerals (illite-smectite), feldspars, and in much lower quantities, other accessory minerals including muscovite, evaporites, calcite and dolomite, trona, barite, goethite. The saprolite samples are composed mainly of quartz, kaolinite, smectite-illite associations, and feldspars, traces of goethite, calcite, and evaporate minerals (sylvite, halite). The presence of calcite, dolomite, sylvite, and halite suggests the marine origin of the rocks, while trona mineral is a non-marine evaporate. The coexistence of these minerals in some of the analyzed samples suggests the deposition of sediments in a transitional environment of deposition. Traces of marine minerals are present in some of the samples but completely absent in others collected from another site. This suggests that the source rock formations from which the material originated are within the Upper Bima Sandstone interpreted as being deposited in a non-marine environment or the Yolde Formation, which is known as a transitional unit (transitional between the outcropping continental Upper Bima Sandstone and marine Pindiga Formation).
Frequency domain electromagnetic and electrical resistivity geophysical investigation of tar sands deposits in the Ijebu Waterside area, Eastern Dahomey Basin, southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Osinowo Olawale Olakunle , Okechukwu Ifeayinchukwu
Published: July 2022

The use of electromagnetic conductivity and electrical resistivity geophysical techniques has been employed in this study to investigate the occurrence, thickness, and spatial distribution of bitumen deposit around Makun-Omi in the Ijebu Waterside area of southwestern Nigeria. Subsurface apparent conductivity distribution data obtained using Geonic 34-3 equipment along fifteen traverses which sounded from different depths of 7.5, 15, 30 and 60 m at inter-coil separation of 10, 20 and 40 m in vertical and horizontal coupling modes and ground resistivity distribution measurements, obtained using Geopulse Tiger Allied resistivity meter at fourteen Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) stations, were processed and employed to characterize the subsurface in terms of tar sands distribution. The conductivity and resistivity distribution in the form of a 3D earth model, iso-depth maps, 2D sections generated from the processed conductivity and resistivity data indicate relatively low conductivity <20 mS/m and high resistivity >1300 Ωm values around tar/bitumen impregnated sands which mostly occurred in the southern part of the study area. Clearly defined conductivity and resistivity anomalies which delineate the lateral and vertical occurrence of tar impregnated sands underscore the efficacy of integrating electromagnetic and electrical resistivity geophysical techniques to identify occurrence of economic deposits of tar sands in parts of southwestern Nigeria.
Long-term trends and factors influencing rainwater chemistry in the Tatra Mountains, Poland
Authors: Małecki Jerzy J. , Matyjasik Marek , Krogulec Ewa , Porowska Dorota
Published: July 2022

The results of rainwater chemistry monitoring in the Tatra Mountains, Poland, during the periods1993–1994 and 2002–2019 were used to determine long-term trends and the factors influencing rainwater chemistry in the last two decades. In the early 1990’s, the study area was characterized by prominent acid rains with a pH of 4.4 that affected surface water, meadows, and forest ecosystems. A rising pH temporal trend has been observed during the following years, indicating improving air quality. This trend has also been observed in measured ionic concentrations and reduced wet deposition loads of sulfur- and nitrogen-containing acid-forming compounds. The neutralization capacity of rainwater in Kasprowy Wierch increased over the last twenty years and has mostly been dominated by NH4+. The ammonium availability index has been steadily increasing between years 2002 and 2019 but remains less than 1. This statistically significant relationship also indicates that a portion of neutralization occurs in the lower part of the atmosphere due to ammonium-related neutralization processes. The acidic potential (AP) and the ratio AP/NP (acidic potential/neutralization potential) have been declining during the same time. The stated trends in rainwater chemistry reflect the transformation to more environmentally sustainable economies in the region. Similar changes have been observed in neighboring countries in the region, including Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Lithuania.
An awkward contaminant: are mercury concentrations in historically collected fossils a result of storage conditions?
Authors: Surmik Dawid , Cabała Jerzy , Balin Katarzyna , Szade Jacek
Published: July 2022

High concentrations of mercury (Hg), reaching astonishing values in two cases, have recently been detected in Middle and Late Triassic fossil reptile bones, housed for over 100 years in several Polish museum collections. Since no correlation between either the life modes of these taxa or their burial environment was observed, the studied contaminations seem to be associated with housing conditions. The specimens were kept for an extended amount of time in boxes, in which they were stored soon after finding. A proximity of mercury-containing materials, like mercury fulminate, and unstandardized conditions of storage and conservation of the remains may result in contamination of porous bone with mercury. A detailed knowledge about the housing history of old museum collections has great importance to their prospective studies.
Long-term changes in air quality. The case of Pristina (Kosovo)
Authors: Shala Shkumbin , Aleksander-Kwaterczak Urszula , Rexhepi Fatos
Published: July 2022

Rapid socio-economic development and urbanization have contributed to the serious deterioration of air quality in many world cities including Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. Through a data-driven analysis of regulatory intervention, this study attempts to examine the effectiveness of air pollution control regulations that have been implemented in Kosovo between 2010–2021. Our results show that the measures enforced during this 10-year period in Kosovo, and particularly in the capital city, have resulted in the reduction of pollution. The applied methods for this research are the standard ones of the Instituti Hidrometeorologjik i Kosovës (Hydrometeorological Institute of Kosovo). All results showed a decrease of each pollutant over the ten years. These changes strongly indicated that the origin of the pollution was traffic and anthropogenic activity, while the power plant was considered to be a less significant source of pollution. The basic pollutants of air quality in Pristina are particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), ozone and nitrogen oxide.
Forecasting the economic impact of a vacuum tube high-speed transport system in Poland: An input-output approach
Authors: Lach Łukasz , Suder Marcin , Kusa Rafał , Duda Joanna
Published: July 2022

The aim of this paper is to specify the multiplier effects that are induced in the national economy in reference to the construction of Hyperloop lines in Poland using tunnel and trestle technology. In particular, we calculate the added value and employment growth for several industries that will contribute to the construction process. We use an input-output analysis that enables us to take the detailed structure of inter-industry linkages in Poland into account. According to our results, constructing a Hyperloop infrastructure in Poland would have the greatest stimulating impact on several sectors of the Polish economy, including crude oil and natural gas, metal ores, other mining products, building objects and construction work, products from other non-metallic raw materials, finished metal products, land and pipeline transport, and wholesale trade. However, this impact will be affected by the choice of construction technology (tunnel versus trestle). In addition, our calculations relate to particular routes of the potential Hyperloop network. This study contributes to the body of literature on transport infrastructures and public investments as well as Hyperloop technology development. Additionally, it contributes to the econometric methodology by employing an input-output analysis for forecasting the multiplier effects of constructing a Hyperloop system. This study has practical implications for the decision-making process on Hyperloop network development in the future.
The dependencies of subindexes of Stoxx 600 during the Covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Gurgul Henryk , Syrek Robert
Published: July 2022

In this index study, the relationships between Stoxx Europe 600 and sector indices are analyzed. This research uses DCoVar and MES as analytical tools developed as a measure of systemic risk and applied to financial institutions, to sectoral subindexes. For the sake of systemic risk assessment we calculate the dynamic correlation model with bivariate t copula distribution. We focus on the impact of sectors on the market. Despite the similarity between the time series plots of both measures, with maximum values on similar days, the compatibility of daily rankings, measured as a percentage of concordant pairs, is equal to about 50%. The rankings of the most and least risky sectors are different and depend on the choice of measure, but in the case of both we observe poor stability. When sectors are ranked in terms of the highest and lowest mean values at specific intervals (designated by the structural break estimation method, which surpisingly detects very similar dates of structural changes) we draw the same conclusions. For both measures we note huge percentage changes in mean values of risk, especially in the period from February 24, 2020 till August 20, 2020 with respect to the previous period. The percentage changes for both intervals indicate the same most risky sectors, but the indications of both measures are not consistent.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the German banking industry - a critical analysis of regulatory easing for banks
Authors: Hastenteufel Jessica , Haag Anke , Eschenroder Maria
Published: July 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic was a challenge for all aspects of life. Besides others, this includes health and social life as well as the overall state of the economy. To contain the spread of the coronavirus, governments throughout the world imposed temporary closures (lockdowns). The banking industry was affected by these lockdowns in multiple ways. To mitigate the potential negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on banks, the national and international supervisory authorities passed comprehensive measures. The aim of this paper is to highlight the main regulatory facilitations for German banks by focusing on measures regarding capital buffers and the operating areas of banks. Besides this, an expert study was conducted to analyze how the measures are perceived by German banks and to develop recommendations for action. The results of the study show that the measures have mainly had a signaling effect on banks. However, measures like the easing of capital requirements are also related to higher risks for the banks. The results illustrate that most banks have hesitated in taking these additional risks if they can avoid them, with other measures like general moratoria on payments considered helpful. Overall, the results demonstrated that the experts prefer a cautious approach to using the easing measures.
An Overview of Domain Details Tool
Authors: Sashank B Somu , S Dr. Sandhya
Published: July 2022

The Get Domain Details uses the DIG command to provide hostname or Domain Name Server details for particular location or edge server IP. An information collection and preparing device is accounted for DIG. The tool permits the management of a product cycle to have the option to extract information from a repository to groom the information and to create reports. The reports are pointed toward helping the management in the control of the product advancement process. DIG allows the executives to construct a total portrayal of the efficiency information to more readily coax out the boundaries and figure out the reasons for variety in the information. Also, the information acquired and prepped by DIG might be utilized to align and apply process control models.
INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGICAL FACTORS ON THE STRENGTH OF WOOD ADHESIVE JOINTS
Authors: Ogrodniczek Jacek , Rudawska Anna , Miturska-Barańska Izabela , Doluk Elżbieta
Published: July 2022

The article presents the results of a statistical analysis of adhesive joints with identical structural and material factors in relation to technological factors. Four types of adhesive joints were made: butt joints, lap joints, scarf joints and wedge joints. The joined materials were pine and oak wood. Each type of adhesive joint was joined in the following wood configurations: pine-pine, pine-oak, oak-oak. The technological factors were the type of adhesive, the humidity of the wood and the surface preparation of the samples. The U Mann-Whitney test was used to perform the statistical analysis. Results of statistical tests showed the influence of the used adhesive on pine-oak butt joints and wood moisture on pine-oak butt joints. Furthermore, the effect of wood configurations on the strength for each of the tested adhesive joints was compared using the Dunn’s statistical test. The test showed that there were not statistical differences between the joints in configurations pine-pine and pine-oak.
OPTIMISING THE SEALING STATION IN PRODUCTION PROCESS OF TUBES FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTERS INVOLVING SMED METHOD – A CASE STUDY
Authors: Dąbrowska Magdalena , Maciejewska Katarzyna
Published: July 2022

The article presents the stages of the development of the lean management concept. The authors presented the SMED methodology. They made the analysis of the sealing station in the production process of tubes for catalytic converters in relation to the real model. Optimisation the sealing station in production process of tubes for catalytic converters has been done in this article. For this purpose was used one of the tools of Lean Manufacturing, SMED. Diagnosis of machine changeover operations was carried out and also measurement of the times necessary for doing these operations. Using spaghetti diagram, the path which is covered by the operator during machine changeover, was shown. Delegation of specific tasks carried out previously by the operator to production workers and implementation of organisational and technical solution has had the effect of relieving of the operator and shortening of time necessary for machine changeover and increasing productivity at the sealing station.
Human induced pluripotent stem cells for studying mitochondrial diseases in the heart
Authors: Caudal Arianne , Ren Lu , Tu Chengyi , Wu Joseph C.
Published: July 2022

Mitochondrial dysfunction is known to contribute to a range of diseases, and primary mitochondrial defects strongly impact high‐energy organs such as the heart. Platforms for high‐throughput and human‐relevant assessment of mitochondrial diseases are currently lacking, hindering the development of targeted therapies. In the past decade, human‐induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have become a promising technology for drug discovery in basic and clinical research. In particular, human iPSC‐derived cardiomyocytes (iPSC‐CMs) offer a unique tool to study a wide range of mitochondrial functions and possess the potential to become a key translational asset for mitochondrial drug development. This review summarizes mitochondrial functions and recent therapeutic discoveries, advancements and limitations of using iPSC‐CMs to study mitochondrial diseases of the heart with an emphasis on cardiac applications.
State observer for delayed gene regulatory networks with coupled cyclic‐central structure
Authors: Zhang Xian , Yan Minde , Wang Yantao , Liu Chunyan
Published: July 2022

This article researches the state observer for delayed gene regulatory networks (GRNs) with coupled cyclic‐central structure. The GRN under consideration consists of a cyclic subnet and a central subnet, which have multiple directed promotions or inhibitions. The goal is to estimate the states of the considered GRNs through the known measurement output. A sufficient condition for the global exponential stability of the error system is obtained by the definitions of the global exponential stability and the Moore–Penrose inverse of matrix. Thereby, a desired state observer of the studied GRNs is given. Lastly, a numerical example is presented to verify the validity of the designed state observer.
To unwind the biological knots: The DNA/RNA G‐quadruplex resolvase RHAU (DHX36) in development and disease
Authors: Yang Chensi , Yao Jie , Yi Huijuan , Huang Xinyi , Zhao Wukui , Yang Zhongzhou
Published: July 2022

The G‐quadruplex (G4) sequences are short fragments of 4‐interval triple guanine (G) with frequent and ubiquitous distribution in the genome and RNA transcripts. The G4 sequences are usually folded into secondary “knot” structure via Hoogsteen hydrogen bond to exert negative regulation on a variety of biological processes, including DNA replication and transcription, mRNA translation, and telomere maintenance. Recent structural biological and mouse genetics studies have demonstrated that RHAU (DHX36) can bind and unwind the G4 “knots” to modulate embryonic development and postnatal organ function. Deficiency of RHAU gives rise to embryonic lethality, impaired organogenesis, and organ dysfunction. These studies uncovered the pivotal G4 resolvase function of RHAU to release the G4 barrier, which plays fundamental roles in development and physiological homeostasis. This review discusses the latest advancements and findings in deciphering RHAU functions using animal models.
An Activity‐Based Fluorescent Probe for Imaging Fluctuations of Peroxynitrite (ONOO−) in the Alzheimer's Disease Brain
Authors: Wang Pengzhan , Yu Le , Gong Jiankang , Xiong Jianhua , Zi Soyu , Xie Hua , Zhang Fan , Mao Zhiqiang , Liu Zhihong , Kim Jong Seung
Published: July 2022

Peroxynitrite (ONOO−) plays a critical role in Alzheimer's disease (AD). To reveal the ONOO− influx in AD brains, an activatable activity‐based fluorescence probe Rd‐DPA3 was designed by a structure‐modulated strategy. Taking advantage of ONOO−‐initiated two‐step cascade reactions of a novel chemical trigger, Rd‐DPA3 specifically responds to ONOO− in 0.3 mM of other reactive oxygen species (ROS) and varied proteins, and gives an intensive fluorescence enhancement (F/F0=50). Moreover, with its mitochondria‐targeting ability, Rd‐DPA3 can be used to efficiently monitor the alternations of intracellular ONOO− levels in cerebral cells during oxidative stress. Significantly, due to NIR emission and good blood–brain barrier (BBB) crossing ability, Rd‐DPA3 is suitable for in vivo imaging of cerebral ONOO− influx and illustrating an age‐dependent accumulation of ONOO− in AD mice brains.
Direct Oxygen Transfer from H2O to Cyclooctene over Electron‐Rich RuO2 Nanocrystals for Epoxidation and Hydrogen Evolution
Authors: Lin Xiu , Zhou Zhaoyu , Li Qi‐Yuan , Xu Dong , Xia Si‐Yuan , Leng Bing‐Liang , Zhai Guang‐Yao , Zhang Shi‐Nan , Sun Lu‐Han , Zhao Guohua , Chen Jie‐Sheng , Li Xin‐Hao
Published: July 2022

Production of more than 20 million tons of epoxides per year from olefins suffers from low atom economy due to the use of oxidants and complex catalysts with unsatisfactory selectivity, leading to huge environmental and economic costs. We present a proof‐of‐concept application of electron‐rich RuO2 nanocrystals to boost the highly selective epoxidation of cyclooctene via direct oxygen transfer from water as the sole oxygen source under mild conditions. The enhanced electron enrichment of RuO2 nanocrystals via the Schottky effect with nitrogen‐doped carbons largely promotes the capture and activation of cyclooctene to give a high turnover frequency (260 h−1) of cyclooctene oxide, far surpassing the reported values (<20 h−1) of benchmarked catalysts at room temperature with oxidants. Our electron‐rich RuO2 electrocatalysts enable efficient and durable hydrogen production (Faradaic efficiency >90 %) on the cathode without impacting on the selectivity to epoxide (>99 %) on the anode.
Role‐Specialized Division of Labor in CO2Reduction with Doubly‐Functionalized Iron Porphyrin Atropisomers
Authors: Guo Kai , Li Xialiang , Lei Haitao , Guo Hongbo , Jin Xiaotong , Zhang Xue‐Peng , Zhang Wei , Apfel Ulf‐Peter , Cao Rui
Published: July 2022

In enzymes, the active site residues function differently to promote chemical reactions. Such a role‐specialized division of labor has been rarely realized by synthetic catalysts. We report herein on catalytic CO2reduction with Fe porphyrins decorated with two cationicN,N,N‐trimethylbenzylamine groups incis‐ ortrans‐arrangement. Thecis‐isomer outperforms thetrans‐isomer and reaches a TOFmaxof 4.4×105 s−1in acetonitrile using phenol proton source. Theoretical studies revealed that the two cationic units in thecis‐isomer are more effective than a single cationic unit to improve the CO2binding, and more importantly, they function differently but cooperatively to promote the C−O bond cleavage: one interacts with the CO2‐adduct, while the other one interacts with the phenol molecule through electrostatic interactions. This work therefore presents a significant example of synthetic catalysts, which boost chemical reactions using a role‐specialized strategy for substrate activation.
Recent advances in the utilization of glycerol for the production of lactic acid by catalysis
Authors: Wang Ke , Yang Zhiyun , Ma Yangyang , Zhao Wei , Sun Junyang , Lu Tianliang , He Hao
Published: July 2022

In this review, the research progress on catalytic conversion of glycerol to lactic acid or lactate esters and the reaction mechanisms with different catalysis systems are summarized. Both homogeneous catalysts, including inorganic bases and metal complexes, and heterogeneous catalysts, including metal oxides, molecular sieves, polyoxometalates and noble and non‐noble metals, are discussed. In particular, the influence of catalyst components, the physical and chemical properties of the catalysts and additives and solvents on the catalytic performances are highlighted. In comparison, nano‐metal particles or bimetal catalysts could achieve good catalytic performance, in which the alloy and synergistic effects might form under certain conditions. For further improvement of the sustainable transformation of glycerol to lactic acid or lactate esters, attention should still be paid to rational design of novel cost‐effective, high‐efficiency and green catalytic systems. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Selective and Reversible Ligand Assembly on the DNA and RNA Repeat Sequences in Myotonic Dystrophy
Authors: Krueger Sarah B. , Lanzendorf Amie N. , Jeon Hyoeun (Heather) , Zimmerman Steven C.
Published: July 2022

Small molecule targeting of DNA and RNA sequences has come into focus as a therapeutic strategy for diseases such as myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), a trinucleotide repeat disease characterized by RNA gain‐of‐function. Herein, we report a novel template‐selected, reversible assembly of therapeutic agents in situ via aldehyde‐amine condensation. Rationally designed small molecule targeting agents functionalized with either an aldehyde or an amine were synthesized and screened against the target nucleic acid sequence. The assembly of fragments was confirmed by MALDI‐MS in the presence of DM1‐relevant nucleic acid sequences. The resulting hit combinations of aldehyde and amine inhibited the formation of r(CUG)exp in vitro in a cooperative manner at low micromolar levels and rescued mis‐splicing defects in DM1 model cells. This reversible template‐selected assembly is a promising approach to achieve cell permeable and multivalent targeting via in situ synthesis and could be applied to other nucleic acid targets.
Mixed Convection in a Lid‐Driven Cavity with Triangular Corrugations and Built‐in Triangular Block
Authors: Kumar Sudhanshu , Panda Sibasish , Gangawane Krunal M. , Vijayan Aparna , Oztop Hakan F. , Hamdeh Nidal-Abu
Published: July 2022

The influence of triangular surface corrugations on the mixed convection characteristics in a tall lid‐driven cavity for non‐Newtonian power‐law fluids is reported. In particular, numerical experimentations are executed for a range of parameters, such as aspect ratio of cavity, number of triangular corrugations, Richardson numbers, Prandtl numbers (Pr), power‐law indexes, and at a constant Grashof number. The corrugation number seems to be the maximum impact for higher Prandtl number fluids. For taller cavities, higher Nusselt number values were obtained for Pr = 100. Triangular corrugations showed a modest change in the heat transfer augmentation in most of the considered parameters.
Fabrication of Vertex‐type‐selectively Reinforced PtCu@PtCuNi Double‐layered Nanoframes for Efficient Methanol Electrooxidation Catalysis
Authors: Wang Jingwei , Ling Yiwei , Yan Hongliang , Li Xinxue
Published: July 2022

Herein, we report a two‐step strategy for the preparation of vertex‐type‐selectively reinforced PtCu@PtCuNi double‐layered nanoframes (DNFs). In the first step, PtCuNi heterogeneous nanocrystals (HNCs) were synthesized by a facile one‐pot solvent method. The PtCuNi HNC is composed of a Cu‐enriched concave rhombic dodecahedral core, a double‐layered nanoframe consisting of an inner vertex‐selectively‐reinforced rhombic dodecahedral PtCu nanoframe and an outer concave rhombic dodecahedral PtCuNi nanoframe, and a Ni‐enriched shell. In the second step, PtCu@PtCuNi DNFs were prepared by selectively removing the leachable components via acid treatment. Strikingly, the inner rhombic dodecahedral nanoframe contained six nanopods sticking out from its ⟨100⟩ vertices rather than ⟨111⟩ ones, and the outer concave rhombic dodecahedral nanoframe is formed by interconnecting the adjacent vertices of the inner nanoframe. The electrocatalytic test for methanol oxidation reaction showed that the as‐prepared PtCu@PtCuNi DNFs exhibited enhanced electrocatalytic activity and improved stability compared to the commercial Pt/C catalyst.
The use of the connective tissue graft from the palate for vertical soft tissue augmentation during submerged dental implant placement: A case series
Authors: Vatėnas Imantas , Linkevičius Tomas
Published: July 2022

Objectives

To evaluate the efficacy of the soft tissue augmentation vertically, using connective tissue graft from the palate, during submerged dental implant placement.

Material and Methods

Vertical soft tissue augmentation, using connective tissue graft from the palate, combining with submerged dental implant placement was performed for 50 patients (10 males and 40 females, mean age 57.22 years). Soft tissue thickness vertically was measured in the middle of the alveolar crest with the periodontal probe. After 3 months, healing abutments or multiunits were connected to the dental implants, augmented soft tissue thickness was measured vertically in the middle of the alveolar crest. The vertical soft tissue volume gain was calculated using analysis of variance descriptive analysis, significance set to p = .05.

Results

All 50 autogenous connective tissue grafts from the palate healed successfully. The average thickness of the soft tissue grafts from the palate was 1.8 ± 0.41 mm. After 3 months, soft tissue thickness vertically increased from 2.27 ± 0.64 mm to 4.35 ± 0.64 mm. This difference between mean figures, between the groups, before and after soft tissue augmentation was found to be statistically significant F (263;477). The mean increase in soft tissue thickness was 2.08 ± 0.71 mm.

Conclusion

It can be concluded that soft tissue augmentation vertically, using connective tissue graft from the palate can be successfully used for vertical soft tissue augmentation.
The Transition to a Low‐Carbon Economy
Authors: DeCotis Paul A. , Cartwright Echo D.
Published: July 2022

As society adjusts its way of life to address the impacts of climate change, there are several promising policies and regulatory schemes to consider. Decarbonizing the economy or mitigating the impacts of climate change through prevention or adaptation, can get a helping hand from thoughtful and deliberate decision‐making. Using the “social cost of carbon” (SCC) in decision‐making and “decarbonization” when talking about transitioning to a cleaner energy economy are frequently debated when policymakers describe how societies can achieve a more sustainable environment—often referred to as a low‐carbon economy—to ensure quality of life for future generations.