bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study on emergency treatment of minor oil leakage of closed circulation cooling water system
Authors: Zhu Jingdong , Jiang Weiping , Guo Ge , Bai Jiangtao , Yan Zhiqiang , Chen Ying , Ma Yun
Published: March 2023

With the increasing shortage of water resources and the requirements of environmental protection, the closed circulation cooling water system will inevitably usher in a larger application space. However, when the leakage of the system, especially minor oil leakage, occurs, which is common and inevitable, the water quality of closed circulation cooling water will be deteriorated, and the cooling efficiency of the system will be affected due to the limited drainage and water refill. In view of such situations, this paper focuses on the slight oil leakage in the closed circulation cooling water system of Shaanxi Natural Gas General Plant, through the analysis of the water quality of the closed circulation cooling water system and the system basket filter intercepts in the case of slight oil leakage, with the experimental device of rotary hanging piece method and the inoculation of fresh intercepts to simulate the field conditions of slight oil leakage, the treatment effects of different treating agents are studied. The results show that: In the case of slight oil leakage in the closed circulation cooling water system, the corrosion of carbon steel and stainless steel increases and the corrosion of carbon steel is more serious than that of stainless steel. The metal material attached to the system is mainly corrosion products, and the bactericidal stripping agent SW-01 has almost no effect on the stripping effect of corrosion products, with excellent bactericidal effect. After 6 days of , 3.0g/L of the corrosion inhibition stripping agent HS-01 was added, the peeling effect of corrosion products was obvious, and the peeling effect of 0.3g/L biological dispersant was improved to a certain extent, but not particularly obvious. The peeling effect of the fixtures could be completed on the 9th day. This treatment method can make the corrosion rate of carbon steel and stainless steel fully meet the requirements of circulating cooling water under the condition of little drainage and large water refill, and the peeling effect of the fixtures is obvious. The effect can meet emergency handling requirements.
Analysis of urinalysis laboratory report forms in medicallaboratories
Authors: Stasiewska Agata , Kamińska Joanna , Bil-Lula Iwona , Jankowski Maciej , Ćwiklińska Agnieszka
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Urinalysis is one of the most frequently performed laboratory tests. An importantfeature of urinalysis standardization is unifying laboratory report forms to enable the analysisof the results obtained in different laboratories and/or at different times.

Aim: The aim of the study was to analyze the urinalysis laboratory report forms in medicallaboratories and to compare them with the Polish Society of Laboratory Diagnostics (PTDL)urinalysis guidelines published in 2019 (Bil-Lula et al. Diagn Lab 2019; 55: 145198).

Material and methods: In total, 52 urinalysis laboratory reports were analyzed. The majority(85%) included dipstick and urine particle analyses. The reports were obtained from 26laboratories from 8 voivodeships in Poland. The highest percentages of laboratories werefrom Pomeranian Voivodeship (35%) and from large cities with more than 100.000 inhabitants(58%).

Results: The reports showed high variability in the names of the parameters, the referenceranges used, and the manner of expressing the patients results. For dipstick erythrocytes,eight different expressions were used including erythrocytes, blood, red blood cells, blood(free hemoglobin). For specific gravity, eleven different reference ranges were used, and formost parameters, a significant percentage of the laboratory report forms (up to 70% for colorand clarity) had no reference ranges. There was also no consistency in the presentation of thepatients results in relation to the reference ranges. In some reports, colloquial expressions,such as sugar, transparency, nonstandard abbreviations, such as Ery/Hb, poj, andtypographical errors were present.

Conclusions: Urinalysis reports in laboratories are not standardized, thus, it is advisable toimplement corrective actions aimed at standardizing the presentation of data. The PTDLguidelines published in 2019 can help in this regard.
External quality assessment programs of laboratory testresults conducted by the Central Center for Quality Researchin Laboratory Diagnostics in 2021
Authors: Przybył-Hac Barbara , Ciechowicz Jadwiga
Published: March 2023

Introduction: In 2021, the Central Center for Quality Research in Laboratory Diagnosticsconducted 26 tests as part of nine programs of external quality assessment of laboratorytest results, in which 1,475 Polish medical diagnostic laboratories (MLD) participated. The programs concerned the evaluation of the results of control determinations in the field ofclinical chemistry, hematology, coagulology and immunochemistry and were carried out withvarying frequency: four or two series of tests per year. Participation in the programs was freeof charge for MLD, but obligatory and financed by the Minister of Health.

Materials and methods: Control materials from professional companies were used in theprograms, and courier mail was used to transport them to the MLD for fast and safe deliveryof samples.

Results: Cumulative assessments of the results of control assays are presented in the form oftables and figures. The initial tables (IVIII) show summary studies of the results of all programsconducted in 2021. The following tables (IXXVII) present detailed data including the numberof evaluated results and the percentage of correct results according to the accepted evaluationcriteria obtained in individual programs with division by analytes.

Conclusions: In the programs implemented in 2021, the percentage of correct resultsaccording to the most favorable criterion for the participant was slightly higher than in 2020(from 0.02% to 2.17%). Also, the annual regularity scores in the programs implementedin 2021, despite the ongoing SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic, were comparable to theresults assessed in 2020.
The scope of accountants activities in the Islamic Caliphate (6321418)
Authors: Czerny Małgorzata
Published: March 2023

Purpose: The article aims to establish the scope of accounting tasks in the Islamic Caliphate in the Middle Ages based on the literature on the subject based on primary sources. Methodology/approach: Expert literature review, interpretative and inductive method. Findings: The duties and responsibilities of accountants in the medieval Muslim community were very broad (using information from the accounting system to ensure that the interests of the umma were respected in the context of religious law). In addition to operating seven accounting systems in the Caliphate and having knowledge of the complicated recording and control procedures associated with it, accountants had to demonstrate the ability to prepare periodic financial statements and budgets, used as an internal control tool and for the analysis and interpretation of reports. They also acted as auditors a mandatory practice in the Islamic Caliphate. They also offered their services to individual entrepreneurs (for the purpose of fulfilling zakat payments). Practical implications: The article provides a better understanding of the historical evolution of the accounting profession. Originality/value: The article presents little-known issues, such as the premises for the evolution of the accounting profession in the Islamic Caliphate, determining the scope of account-ants tasks and thus filling the cognitive gap.
MOTIVATING STUDENTS OF EARLY SCHOOL EDUCATION TO SOLVE MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS INDEPENDENTLY
Authors: Bojarska-Sokołowska Agnieszka
Published: March 2023

The paper presents a method of motivating students of the School Pedagogy majors in order to make them discover and solve mathematical problems on their own. The research was carried out in the form of interactive classes, during which students were to solve mathematical problems. They were working at individual thematic stands. Objects manipulation could help students learn. The research was conducted by means of the action research procedure. The results of the study were described in four areas: preparation of the learning environment (research organization), observation of respondents, communication with students (interviews with students), and use of the scientific research results.
TEACHERS RESEARCH ACTIVITY IN CONTEMPORARY EDUCATION
Authors: Kabat Małgorzata , Johnsson Ewa
Published: March 2023

The topic of this paper is the attempt to show the multifaceted activity of a teacher in the current pandemic educational conditions, in which the educator expresses the unconventional approach towards the use of paradigms in planning teaching and research activities. The teachers research activity can explain the educational phenomena occurring in the current situation better than implementing only methodological solutions. It is an element of pedagogical innovation resulting from the organization of the educational process. As a result, the information obtained from the research steps can complement the information obtained during the application of the positivist and anti-positivist paradigms to everyday teaching practice. The activity revealed in these areas can be supported by both well-known and alternative cycles of organizational, didactic and research activities suggested by a teacher. The selected elements are conducive to the diverse activity and consideration of a teacher. They appear in the process of teaching and learning as well as in planned research. The size and quality of this behavior affect the individual style of thinking and tactics. The behavior inspires educational partners to make an effort so that the school routine does not become a source of acquiring theory and benefiting from the normative paradigm. The school can also take advantage of information provided by the interpretive paradigm. Personal experience obtained together with skillfully applied theory and research is the answer concerning the meaning of actions during unstable and rapidly changing conditions favoring further teacher education and development.
Parasitological and molecular detection of bovine babesiosis in endemic areas of Karnataka state
Authors: VIJAYAKUMAR K U , PUTTALAKSHMAMMA G C , D'SOUZA PLACID E , SENGUPTA P P , CHANDRANAIK B M , RENUKAPRASAD C
Published: March 2023

A study was conducted to compare the specificity and sensitivity of parasitological methods (Giemsa and Fluorescent acridine orange staining) and PCR to detect the carrier status, subclinical and clinical babesiosis in cattle from endemic regions of Karnataka state in South India. Out of 148 cattle screened, 3 (2.03%), 7 (4.73%) and 16 (10.81%) were found positive for B. bigemina infection by Giemsa's staining, acridine orange staining and PCR, respectively. The conserved primers for B. bigemina derived from SpeI-AvaI restriction fragment were used in PCR which amplified a fragment of 278 bp in the positive cattle blood and was 83.26% sensitive and 91.16% specific for detection of babesiosis in cattle.
In ovo nutrient supplementation improves the performance and intestinal morphology in early feed deprived egg type chickens
Authors: SHINDE ANIL S , MEHRA MANISH , ROKADE J J , GOEL AKSHAT , MANDAL A B , BHANJA S K
Published: March 2023

The effect of in ovo feeding (IOF) in ameliorating the adverse effects of feed deprivation (FD) was studied in egg type chickens (White leghorn). The experimental design was a 3 Ã— 3 factorial design with three treatments (in ovo, sham and un-injected control) and three types of feeding (immediate fed or fasted for 24 h and 36 h) as factors. Response criteria were embryonic weight, digestive organ development, growth performance, intestinal and villi morphology. Embryonic weight at 20 d (% of pre incubated egg) in IOF group was significantly higher compared to un-injected control group. IOF chicks had higher body weight (BW), proventriculus weight, duodenal villi length (VL) and villi width (VW) at 24 and 36 h post hatch (PH) than the sham control and un-injected control chicks. Immediately fed and 24 h FD chicks had significantly higher BW than 36 h FD chicks, while organ weight was higher in immediately fed chicks compared to FD chicks. The IOF and 24 h FD chicks had higher digestive organ weight, BW and VL than the un-injected and immediately fed chicks. IOF and 36 h FD chicks had comparable performances with un-injected control and immediately fed chicks. It is concluded that in ovo supplemented chicks can withstand early post-hatch feed deprivation and had improved PH performance.
Variables predicting the role performance of field extension functionaries in animal husbandry sector of Karnataka: A multivariate approach
Authors: PATEL DIKSHA , DEVI M C A , LAL S P , SINGH A K , VERMA A P , SMITHA S
Published: March 2023

A research work was conducted to study the role performance of Field Extension Functionaries (FEFs) from Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (DAH&VS) and Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), and variables influencing the role performance of FEFs. Ex-post facto research design was employed for the study. The study was restricted to 120 FEFs of DAH&VS and KMF from 2 districts i.e. Bengaluru Rural and Bengaluru Urban districts of Karnataka state. Study indicated that majority (62.50%) of the FEFs were grouped under medium level of role performance category. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was used to select the variables suitable for regression model. Extraction method used for EFA was principal axis factoring and finally only 12 variables were picked whose extracted communalities value was >0.40. Testing of regression coefficient revealed that, only six variables viz. job satisfaction marital status, job involvement and information seeking behaviour family occupation and attitude towards work were found to be significant at 1%, 5% and 10% level of significance, respectively. The coefficient of determination value with twelve independent variables indicated that 53.44% of significant variation in the role performance was explained by the independent variables covered under the study which was found to be significant.
Evaluation of non-genetic factors affecting lactation traits of Frieswal cows in northern zone of India
Authors: ALEX RANI , KUMAR SUSHIL , SINGH UMESH , DEB RAJIB , ALYETHODI RAFEEQUE R , PRAKASH B , SINGH GURUDEV
Published: March 2023

Data pertaining to 9,148 lactation records of Frieswal cows sired by 97 bulls from 1991 to 2012 and maintained at Military Farms (Meerut and Ambala) were used in the study. Results of the study clearly indicated that the non- genetic factors like farm, parity, season and period of calving had significant effect on the lactation traits like total lactation milk yield, peak yield and lactation length. So the adjustments have to be taken for accurate estimation of genetic parameters and breeding values. Since the Frieswal cattle is affected by non-genetic factors, proper production strategies should be adopted to improve the performance of Frieswal cows.
Wireless Notice Board Using ESP-32
Authors: Kaur Jasmeen , Sharma Muskan , Kaur Manpreet , Kaur Navneet
Published: March 2023

Wireless Notice Boards are growing rapidly around the world now days. Wireless is a term used to define telecommunication and data transmission without wires. This technology is used to make the notice board portable and easy to handle. The project will be a great substitute to the traditional notices which were written on a paper and were attached to the notice boards. In this paper, development of ESP-32 based wireless notice board is presented. This can be a more efficient method to display any message in any kind of application. The message that is to be conveyed amongst people can be displayed using a self-developed app, on the notice board in an instant and more effective way. The wireless notice board is used in various application or places such as railway stations, government offices and some other public places. The project is made using ESP-32 module, 16x96 LED display, 5V DC supply, FRC connectors, connecting wires and LED display panels.
Differences of Women’s View of Love Between East and West—Taking Moment in Peking and The Scarlet Letter as Examples
Authors: Sun Kejie
Published: March 2023

Love is a wonderful flower in the garden of human emotion, which is an indispensable element in literary works. It not only represents the author’s writing intention, but also reflects a certain era. In the past thousands of years, there have been many literary works dealing with the theme of female love. Their influence on the society as a whole is immense, such as Cao Xueqin’s A Dream of Red Mansions, Hans Anderson’s The Daughter of the Sea and Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. These kinds of love-based works can always get readers a deep impression and are thought-provoking. From these works, we can see that love is embodied not only in behavior, but also in spirit. Based on the different views of love between China and the West, this paper analyzes the causes of the differences between Chinese and Western views of love through the outcomes of the female character’s love in the two works of Moment in Peking and The Scarlet Letter.
Pendampingan Pembelajaran dengan Metode Game Based Learning untuk Meningkatkan Ilmu Pengetahuan Agama Islam di TPQ Al Barokah Dusun Malangsari
Authors: Mukminin Amir , Mujahidin
Published: March 2023

TPQ merupakan salah satu sarana dakwah islam yang didalamnya diajarkan mengenai baca tulis Al Qur'an dan dasar ajaran agama islam. TPQ Al Barokah merupakan salah satu TPQ yang terletak di Dusun Malangsari, Bulusulur. Jumlah santri di TPQ Al Barokah kurang lebih 12 orang dan setiap peserta didik dikarunia keunikan dan karakternya masing-masing. Ada anak yang suka mencari perhatian dengan membuat ulah dan susah diatur, akan tetapi ada juga yang rajin dan patuh pada guru, memperhatikan saat diterangakan materi pembelajaran. Dalam pengabdian di TPQ Al Barokah penulis menggunakan metode pembelajaran berbasis permainan. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk menciptakan suasana belajar yang menyenangkan, penuh semangat, santai tapi serius dan diharapkan dapat merangsang serta memupuk kreatifitas dan pengetahuan peserta didik mengenai ilmu agama islam. Hasil dari pengabdian ini yaitu peserta didik di TPQ Al Barokah sangatlah antusias dalam mengikuti game tersebut. Ada beberapa peserta didik yang sebelumnya apabila diterangkan dengan metode ceramah dia tidak memperhatikan dan berlarian kesana kemari setelah dilakukan game ini anak tersebut mau memperhatikan dan mengikuti game sampai dengan selesai.
Empowerment Kelompok Wanita Tani Melalui Pelatihan Pembuatan Pupuk Kompos Di Desa Marga Karya, Kec. Jati Agung Kab. Lampung Selatan
Authors: Dermawan Oki , Afandi Kiki
Published: March 2023

Besarnya jumlah peternak di desa Marga Kaya dan juga luasnya lahan persawahan membuat warga tidak kekurangan bahan pangan, namun dari semua itu timbulnya limbah di lingkungan sekitar yang berasal dari peternakan dan pabrik penggiling padi. Oleh sebab itu, tujuan pelatihan ini ialah mengurangi limbah dari perternakan dan pabrik melalui pendampingan pelatihan Kelompok Wanita Tani untuk memanfaatkan kotoran sapi, sekam padi sebagai pupuk organik. Metode yang digunakan ialah pelatihan dan sosialisasi dengan peserta pelatihan sebanyak 20 orang. Dengan adanya pelatihan ini diharapkan masyarakat desa terutama kelompok wanita tani menjadi paham tentang kandungan yang ada didalam kotoran sapi dan sekam padi dan mengalihkan limbah yang berasal dari kotoran sapi dan sekam padi menjadi pupuk organik yang bermanfaat bagi tanaman.
The Effect of Service Quality and Promotion on Purchasing Decisions that Impact Consumer Loyalty in Using VIT Bottled Water Production by PT. Tirta Varia Intipratama in Bandung Region
Authors: Erlangga Heri
Published: March 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of service quality and promotion on purchasing decisions that have an impact on consumer loyalty in using VIT bottled water produced by PT Turta Varia Intipratama in the Bandung Region. The method used is explanatory research with a sample of 96 respondents. The analysis technique uses statistical analysis with regression testing, correlation, determination and hypothesis testing. The results of this study show that service quality has a significant effect on purchasing decisions by 31.6%, hypothesis testing obtained a significance of 0.000 <0.05. Promotion has a significant effect on purchasing decisions by 46.6%, hypothesis testing obtained a significance of 0.000 <0.05. Service quality and promotion simultaneously have a significant effect on purchasing decisions by 51.9%, hypothesis testing obtained a significance of 0.000 <0.05. Purchase decisions have a significant effect on consumer loyalty by 31.2%, hypothesis testing obtained a significance of 0.000 <0.05.
Secondary Students Receiving Special Education and English Learner Services: Identity Informed Transitions
Authors: TRAINOR AUDREY , ROMANO LINDSAY , CHEN YU-LUN , NEWMAN LYNN , PRESINAL SANTA O.
Published: March 2023

Secondary students’ identity development is multidimensional, informed by distinct sociohistorical, cultural, structural, and individual forces and factors. For students who receive both special education and English learner services, identity development may also be connected to being categorized as needing both types of support services. Understanding how students receiving both services perceive themselves, and how they leverage identity while planning their futures could inform the field of transition, yet this is an infrequent subject of inquiry in special education transition research. We interviewed 26 students, all of whom received both services in a high school in a large school district in the northeastern United States. The development of language and learner dimensions of identity emerged from the data as a key factor informing participants’ perceptions and experiences as they prepared for the transition into adulthood. Implications and recommendations for researchers and practitioners supporting students’ language and learner dimensions of identity during postschool transition are shared.
From Compliance to Engagement: Staff Perceptions of Working with Spanish-Speaking Families in the IEP Process
Authors: LARIOS ROSALINDA J. , OTIS BRANDE M.
Published: March 2023

Earlier studies have suggested that Latine families are often not authentically engaged in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process; interactions tend to be fraught with miscommunication, misunderstanding, and lack of genuine consent. To date, only a handful of studies considering teacher perceptions of parent involvement have examined how school personnel view Latine family involvement. This qualitative study utilized interaction theory to explore how school personnel prepare and perceive Spanish-speaking families within the IEP process in a midsize district East of Los Angeles. These findings suggest that team members had a distinct perception of family participation, which was rooted in their level of involvement with the IEP process.
Manejo del síndrome caquexia-anorexia en el cáncer avanzado
Authors: Cherro Ariel F. , Sala Raúl , Velasco Leiva Adriana , Márquez Gloria
Published: March 2023

El síndrome de caquexia-anorexia (SCA) afecta aproximadamente al 80% de los pacientes con cáncer avanzado cercanos al final de la vida. La incidencia y la gravedad del SCA aumentan a medida que progresa la enfermedad primaria. En los últimos años se han producido grandes avances en el conocimiento de la fisiopatología y múltiples opciones terapéuticas para el SCA. Para hacer un uso racional de los avances terapéuticos, consideramos necesario hacer una distinción entre dos extremos diferentes en la evolución del SCA. Por un lado, consideraremos al paciente con SCA en etapa precoz, con diagnóstico de cáncer reciente, en tratamiento oncológico activo, buen performance status y posibilidades de curación o supervivencia prolongada. En esta situación clínica proponemos el uso racional e intensivo de todas las medidas basadas en la evidencia tendientes a corregir el SCA: suplementos dietarios, alimentación artificial, orexígenos, ejercicio, etc. En el otro extremo, encontramos al paciente caquéctico con cáncer avanzado, pérdida de peso progresiva, profunda astenia, pobre performance status, con escasa ingesta vía oral, enfermedad en progresión y una expectativa de vida corta. En esta situación, algunos tratamientos como la alimentación artificial carecen de utilidad e incluso podrían empeorar algunos síntomas físicos. Por lo tanto, el abordaje más apropiado para el manejo del SCA avanzado podría ser aquel orientado a mejorar la calidad de vida, priorizar el control de síntomas (anorexia, náuseas, vómitos, astenia, xerostomía, etc.), preservar la ingesta por vía oral y brindar contención emocional al paciente y su familia En este artículo, abordaremos el tratamiento paliativo del SCA en paciente con cáncer avanzado.
Challenges in Governance and Implementation of the Philippines’ Solid Waste Management Programs: Focus on Plastics
Authors:   Social Science Division, National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines, Rola Agnes ,   College of Public Affairs and Development, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Published: March 2023

Despite the law, solid waste management (SWM) is still a challenge in the Philippines. Plastics form an increasingly significant portion of solid wastes and is a source of surface water pollution. Hence, surface water governance (such as river governance) should address plastics pollution. This paper discusses governance mechanisms to minimize solid wastes, especially plastics in surface water. Using secondary data sources, the paper discusses the trends in plastic pollution, its nature and causes; the laws on plastic pollution in the Philippines and other countries, and the challenges in the current institutional mechanisms and implementation of these laws. It describes a model of SWM at a watershed level, that can potentially sustain the SWM activities. This adaptive collaborative governance model has four components: establishing partnerships, planning strategic actions, developing the SWM plan, and implementing an investment plan. The model was tested in the Sta Cruz, Laguna River Basin, and is operational even as the academe project is completed. Lessons learned for its sustainability include the following: 1) There must be capacity building, 2) SWM should be crafted in a participatory manner, especially involving the grassroots communities, 3) Define incentives to make the collaboration active, and 4) Committed leadership in the river council was an important sustainability factor.
Overview on Plastic Waste: The Philippine Perspective
Authors:   National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines, Dayrit Fabian ,   Department of Chemistry, Ateneo de Manila University
Published: March 2023

Plastics are the most ubiquitous materials that modern society depends on and plastic waste has become one of the most serious challenges of modern society. The challenge of plastic waste encompasses industry, commerce, culture, and society. This paper is divided into four sections: I. What are plastics? II. How are plastics used in society? III. How can we manage plastic wastes? IV. How can the Philippines manage plastic waste under RA 9003? Plastics are the designer materials of the modern age. The properties of plastics can be controlled by the choice of polymer and chemical additives. Although there are numerous types of polymers, only six are clearly recyclable polymers. Because of its volume of use and visibility, particular attention has been focused on single-use plastics, in particular thin plastic bags and sachets. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased the consumption of single-use plastic, in particular for medical applications. The other large group of polymers, called thermosets, are not recyclable. The major campaign to address plastic waste — the 3Rs, reduce, reuse, recycle – has been unsuccessful in addressing this problem because this campaign has been focused mainly on the consumer and plastics were not designed to be recyclable. Recently, several approaches have been proposed, such as extended producer responsibility (EPR), the circular economy, and the addition of recover and redesign to give the 5Rs. These approaches can be used to strengthen the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003) and prepare the Philippines for a circular economy.
Use of epinephrine in anaphylaxis: a retrospective cohort study at a Swiss university emergency department
Authors: Ehrhard Simone , Gautschi Dominic , Eyb Vicky , Schauber Stefan K. , Ricklin Meret E. , Klukowska-Rötzler Jolanta , Exadaktylos Aristomenis K. , Helbling Arthur
Published: March 2023

AIMS OF THE STUDY: Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency and requires prompt treatment to prevent life-threatening conditions. Epinephrine, considered as the first-line drug, is often not administered. We aimed first to analyse the use of epinephrine in patients with anaphylaxis in the emergency department of a university hospital and secondly to identify factors that influence the use of epinephrine.

METHODS: We performed a retrospective analysis of all patients admitted with moderate or severe anaphylaxis to the emergency department between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2018. Patient characteristics and treatment information were extracted from the electronic medical database of the emergency department.

RESULTS: A total of 531 (0.2%) patients with moderate or severe anaphylaxis out of 260,485 patients admitted to the emergency department were included. Epinephrine was administered in 252 patients (47.3%). In a multivariate logistic regression, cardiovascular (Odds Ratio [OR] = 2.94, CI 1.96–4.46, p <0.001) and respiratory symptoms (OR = 3.14, CI 1.95–5.14, p<0.001) were associated with increased likelihood of epinephrine administration, in contrast to integumentary symptoms (OR = 0.98, CI 0.54–1.81, p = 0.961) and gastrointestinal symptoms (OR = 0.62, CI 0.39–1.00, p = 0.053).

CONCLUSIONS: Less than half of the patients with moderate and severe anaphylaxis received epinephrine according to guidelines. In particular, gastrointestinal symptoms seem to be misrecognised as serious symptoms of anaphylaxis. Training of the emergency medical services and emergency department medical staff and further awareness are crucial to increase the administration rate of epinephrine in anaphylaxis.
A research of the chemical and sensory properties of carob molasses- and carob powder-added peanut butter
Authors: Bozdogan Adnan
Published: March 2023

In this study, the effects of using carob molasses (2.5%, 5%, 10% and
20%) and carob powder (2.5%, 5%, 10% and 20%) on the chemical and
sensory properties of peanut butter were investigated. The amount of
phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity values of the samples, on
the other hand, increased in line with the addition of carob molasses or
carob powder as well as with the increased amount of peanut butter.
From the sensory point of view, the sample in which 5% carob molasses
was added was chosen from among the samples involving carob
molasses, while the sample in which 5% carob powder was added was
chosen from among the samples involving carob powder. As a result, the
peanut butter sample with a maximum of 5% carob molasses was
preferred, and may, therefore, be suggested for production.
Bifunctional Heterogeneous Catalysts for Biodiesel Production Using Low-Cost Feedstocks: A Future Perspective
Authors: Meka Kedir Welela
Published: March 2023

Biodiesel can be produced using domestic resources like straight vegetable oil, animal fats, and waste cooking oil. Its use, instead of conventional diesel, contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions. The production of biodiesel through transesterification (TE) reactions requires adequate catalysts to speed up the reactions. The classical methods of biodiesel production were conducted using homogeneous catalysts, which have drawbacks such as high flammability, toxicity, corrosion, byproducts like soap and glycerol, and a high wastewater output. Recently, various types of heterogeneous catalysts and continuous reactors have been invented for the production of biodiesel. As a result, the initial choice of catalysts is crucial. However, it is also affected by the amount of free fatty acids in a given sample of oil. In addition, most of the catalysts are not suitable for large-scale industrial applications due to their high cost. Bifunctional heterogeneous catalysts are widely applicable and have a rich history of facilitating energy-efficient, selective molecular transformations, and contributing to chemical manufacturing processes like biodiesel. This chapter underlines the use of bifunctional heterogeneous catalysts for biodiesel production using low-cost feedstock. Furthermore, it examines the sustainability of catalysts and low-cost feedstock for large-scale biodiesel production. Finally, the chapter indicates a further perspective of biodiesel as an alternative fuel using low-cost feedstock and recommends a sustainable bifunctional heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production.
Starting Somewhere: Advanced Practice Nursing in Canada
Authors: A. Balcom Sarah
Published: March 2023

Many countries are capitalizing on nurses with advanced degrees or practice experience to increase patients’ access to healthcare. In Canada, there are two advanced practice nursing roles – nurse practitioners (NPs) and clinical nurse specialists (CNS). While both NPs and CNSs are knowledgeable nursing leaders who make important contributions to the healthcare system, only NPs have a protected title and are separately licensed from registered nurses (RNs). In this chapter, the author explores how entry-level-competencies (ELCs) are essential to the separate licensure of NPs. The author also argues how ELCs may increase NPs’ role recognition and effective use in the Canadian healthcare system.
Inertness and Other Properties of Thin Ruthenium Electrodes in ReRAM Applications
Authors: Chakraborty Amrita , Al-Mamun Mohammad , Orlowski Marius
Published: March 2023

Building nonvolatile memory such as resistive random access memory (ReRAM) directly into a CMOS backend (BEOL) would reduce latency in connectivity-constrained devices and reduce chip’s footprint by stacking non-volatile memory (NVM) on top of the logic circuits. This co-integration is facilitated by a broad commonality between ReRAM and BEOL as both rely on the same basic metal–insulator–metal (MIM) structure. One good candidate for a ReRAM cell is the Cu/TaOx/Pt device. As platinum (Pt) is not an economic choice, a BEOL-compatible replacement is desirable. A good candidate to replace Pt electrode is ruthenium (Ru), currently being used as a liner/diffusion barrier in sub-15 nm technology nodes and soon to supplant tungsten as via, and copper (Cu) as interconnect materials. We report on extensive characterization of a Cu/TaOx/Ru device and compare its performance and reliability with extant ReRAM devices. Against the background of well-characterized non-Ru ReRAM devices, Cu/TaOx/Ru cell constitutes a micro-laboratory for testing a wide range of Ru properties with the Cu nanofilament as a probe. Since the temperature of the cell can be controlled internally from 27°C to ∼1100°C, thin Ru layers can be subjected to much more comprehensive tests than it is possible in the interconnect MIM structures and reveal and confirm interesting material properties, including the impact of embedment.
Neuropsychiatric Manifestations of COVID-19 in Hospitalized Pediatrics: A Multicenter Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Zahed Ghazal , Karimzadeh Parvaneh , Wissow Lawrence Sagin , Arman Soroor , Babaee Marzieh , Shervin Badv Reza , Zeinali Vahideh , Zarafshan Hadi , Armin Shahnaz , Nasiri Shahram , Hashemi Narges , Moayedi Alireza ,   Collaborating Authors Working Group
Published: March 2023

Background: The large proportion of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients has been associated with a large number of neuropsychiatric manifestations. Despite the high prevalence of COVID-19, few studies have examined such manifestations, especially in children and adolescents. Objectives: This study investigated neuropsychiatric manifestations in hospitalized children and adolescents admitted for COVID-19 infection in Iran. Methods: This prospective observational study included admitted children and adolescents (4 - 18 years old) diagnosed with COVID-19 infection, pediatric neurologists, child and adolescent psychiatrists, and infectious disease specialists, and assessed 375 infected patients during August and December 2021. Results: Of the 375 patients, 176 (47%) were female, with a mean age of 9.0 ± 3.39 years. Psychiatric and neurological manifestations were reported in 58 (15.5%) and 58 (15.5%) patients, respectively. The most prevalent psychiatric disorders were separation anxiety disorder (SAD) (5.1%), major depressive disorder (MDD) (3.5%), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) (2.7%), insomnia (2.4%), and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) (2.4%). Regarding neurological complications, seizures were the most prevalent (13.1%), followed by encephalitis (1.9%), transverse myelitis (0.3%), acute ischemic stroke (0.3%), and Guillain-Barre syndrome (0.3%). There was no significant relationship between the duration of COVID-19 infection (P = 0.54) and ICU admission (P = 0.44) with the emergence of psychiatric symptoms. Conclusions: The most prevalent neurologic and psychiatric complications among children and adolescents with COVID-19 infection were seizures and the symptoms of anxiety/mood disorders, respectively.
Investigating the Role of Sport in Sustainable Environmental Development: A Case Study
Authors: Dastbarhagh Hosein , Afroozeh Mohammad Sadegh , Mohammadzadeh Younes , Fadam Arash
Published: March 2023

Background: Sport can impact the protection of the environment and energy. Sports activities could gather people in one place, which may negatively affect the environment, such as noise pollution, antisocial behaviors, waste, air pollution, and sharp lighting. Objectives: This paper aims to investigate the role of sport in sustainable environmental development. This applied-developmental study utilized an exploratory qualitative method to collect data. Methods: The statistical population included all top managers of sports organizations (including the National Olympic Committee, Ministry of Sports, and all sports federations), specialists and experts in sport management in Iran, and some managers of the Iranian Department of Environment. Thirteen experts were selected using the purposive sampling method and snowballing technique. The semi-structured interview was used as a data collection tool. Data analysis was done with grounded theory through open, axial, and selective coding. Results: The results indicated that the pattern of sustainable environmental development based on the sport consists of 211 concepts and 26 subcategories. Categories 4, 4, 5, 8, and 4 were related to the causal factors, the fields, and domains, mediating variables, strategies, and consequences, respectively, and one category was also considered an axial phenomenon. Adequacy measure of the research process and quality of data and interpretations was approved based on credibility, transferability, dependability, confirmability, honesty, and data-derived theory criteria, including conformity, comprehensiveness, generality, and controllability. Conclusions: According to the results from the model, the sustainable environmental development based on the sport is affected by foresight, environmental values of sport, environmental requirements of the sport, green sports movement, educational and research factors, communication and promotional elements, economics, structural factors, and organizational factors, which can lead to green productivity in sports and the quality of life and well-being of citizens.
Antecedents to Merger Viewed from Company Performance in The Merger Process
Authors: Komala Dewi Ayu , Arifardhani Yoyo , Irawan Dedi
Published: March 2023

Merger is one way that can be done by State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) to achieve business growth. Mergers of state-owned companies will have a major impact on the national economy because state-owned companies have an important role in supporting national development. This article aims to conduct a legal analysis regarding the merger of two companies under the control of the Indonesian Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (Ministry of BUMN). This study took a sample of the business combinations that were carried out between the Perum DAMRI and the Djakarta Transportation Company (Perum PPD). The analysis carried out is from the legal and taxation aspects by considering the company's post-merger financial performance. The research found that referring to the applicable regulations, the merger of two state-owned companies will have several implications that must be mitigated by the post-merger companies.
Marketing Strategy in Maintaining the Continuity of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Pekanbaru City
Authors: Wijayanto Gatot , Jushermi Jushermi , Marzolina Marzolina , Pramadewi Arwinence , Rama Rovanita
Published: March 2023

This research is a literature study on marketing strategies for MSME owners in Riau. This study aims to analyze what marketing strategies are used by MSME owners in an effort to maintain their business continuity. The research method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method. The type of data used in this study is qualitative data, which is categorized into two types, namely primary data and secondary data. Sources of data obtained through library research techniques (library study) which refers to sources available both online and offline such as: scientific journals, books and news sourced from trusted sources. The results of the study conclude that the marketing strategies carried out by MSME owners in maintaining their business during the Covid-19 pandemic are; Product Strategy, during the Covid-19 pandemic, MSME owners in Riau also created innovations in their respective products. Price Strategy (Price), during the pandemic, MSME owners in Riau also carried out a price strategy in the form of discounts or price discounts to attract consumers and be able to maintain business. Promotion Strategy (Promotion), The forms of promotion used are: (1) Advertising (Advertising) (2) Personal Selling (Personal Selling) (3) Sales Promotion (4) Place Strategy (Place/Distribution).
Role of AI in Education
Authors: Harry Alexandara , Sayudin Sayudin
Published: March 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the way we learn and teach, making it more personalized, engaging, and efficient. AI in education refers to the use of artificial intelligence technologies, such as machine learning and natural language processing, to enhance the learning experience. It involves the use of algorithms that analyze data, identify patterns, and make predictions, enabling educators to personalize learning for each student. The potential benefits of using AI in education are significant. Personalized learning, one of the most significant advantages of AI in education, can lead to better student outcomes, as students can learn at their own pace and in a way that suits their learning style. Intelligent tutoring systems, chatbots, and automated grading and assessment can increase efficiency, save teachers' time, and provide more accurate and consistent feedback. However, there are also challenges associated with using AI in education. Privacy and security concerns, lack of trust, cost, and potential bias are some of the challenges that need to be addressed. Ethical considerations such as ensuring accessibility, transparency, and fairness in AI-based education systems also need to be taken into account. Despite these challenges, the potential of AI in education is immense. AI can provide better data analysis, enabling educators to make data-driven decisions. In this review we described role of AI in management, promotion of education which describe the effect of AI in education sector
The Role of Promotion and Advertising in Entrepreneurship Sustainability
Authors:   Department of business administration faculty of science, Delta state, Abraka , Nigeria/330105, Justina Oboreh, , Patrica Chiedu Efeziomor, ,   Department of business administration faculty of science, Delta state, Abraka , Nigeria/330105, Jacob Oboreh, ,   Department of business administration faculty of science, Delta state, Abraka , Nigeria/330105
Published: March 2023

This study examines the effect of promotion and advertising in relationship to sustainability of entrepreneurship in selected outlets of United Africa Company (UAC), Delta State, Nigeria. The researchers used descriptive survey and data were collected using structured questionnaires distributed to relevant personnel within the scope of the study. The total population was two thousand, three hundred and twenty-two (2,322) staff and a sample size of one hundred (100) were determined through stratified random sampling technique. Questionnaires were distributed to the samples, their response were used for analysis. Two hypotheses were raised and tested using correlation and regression analysis. The major findings of the study were that the amounts of money spent on sales promotion in relation to the amount spent on the other element of the promotion mix in sustaining entrepreneurship is justifiable compared with its benefits, as it brings awareness of product and loyalty of consumers to products brands. Based on this findings, the study recommended that persuasive, informative and reminder advertising as means to entrepreneurship sustainability should be encouraged.
Tối ưu hóa chế độ sấy sản phẩm jerky làm từ thịt cá sấu
Authors: Bùi Văn Miên , Lê Trung Thiên
Published: March 2023

Trường Đại học Nông Lâm Tp. HCM. Với quy trình công nghệ chế biến đã được nhóm nghiên cứu xây dựng, sản phẩm jerky cá sấu có độ ẩm phù hợp ở 18%, các giá trị màu được đánh giá tốt, hoạt độ nước và lực cắt sản phẩm đạt thấp nhất đảm bảo cho giá trị cảm quan theo chất lượng đã được xác định. Tuy nhiên, để sản phẩm có chất lượng tốt và ổn định nhóm nghiên cứu đã sử dụng phương pháp bề mặt đáp ứng (Response Surface Methodology)- Box-Behnken (BBD) với 3 yếu tố khảo sát là nhiệt độ, độ dày lớp vật liệu, tốc độ gió (khoảng giá trị thích hợp của các yếu tố đã được xác định ở thí nghiệm thăm dò). Kết quả cho chế độ sấy tối ưu đối với máy sấy khay cho jerky cá sấu là 6000C, độ dày vật liệu 2,5 mm, tốc độ gió 1m/s trong 4 giờ 30 phút. Sản phẩm jerky cá sấu có màu sắc nâu vàng, bề mặt sản phẩm láng mịn, cấu trúc đồng nhất. Sản phẩm sau khi chế biến theo quy trình với các thông số tối ưu được đóng gói chân không và theo dõi quá trình bảo quản. Sau 4 tháng sản phẩm có chỉ số peroxit là 0,75 ± 0,03 meq/kg, sản phẩm vẫn giữ được mùi đặc trưng, chất lượng vi sinh của sản phẩm hiệm đều thỏa mãn theo quy định của TCVN 7049 – 2002.