bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head: Current state of Therapy and Outcomes
Authors: El Rabih Ziad , Doro Anton , Kubo Yusuke , Pufe Thomas , Drescher Wolf
Published: May 2023

Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a challenging multifactorial condition that affects mainly young patients. The disease can lead to collapse of the femoral head and secondary degenerative osteoarthritis of the hip joint. Various therapies for different stages of ONFH have been well established. However, results are largely heterogeneous and there is still no universal consensus regarding the optimal approach. In this article, the current therapies of ONFH and their outcomes will be reviewed and categorized based on the ARCO classification.
Structural optimization design of three phase enclosed GIS disconnector based on MOGOA and ELM
Authors: Ding Can , Wang Zhoulin , Li Jinqi , Ding Yiling
Published: May 2023

Due to the compact and complex internal structure of 110kV three-phase
enclosed GIS disconnector, its internal insulation design is a difficult
point to be solved. To solve this problem, this paper firstly
establishes a three-dimensional model of three-phase enclosed GIS
disconnecting switch and conducts a research on the distribution of
electric field under a specific working condition, it is found that the
outer corner of the static contact, the inner corner of the static arc
contact, the inner corner of the outer end of the moving contact and the
inner corner of the moving contact are the internal electric field
concentration of the three-phase enclosed GIS disconnector. Then, in
order to further reduce the electric field strength and improve the
insulation margin and performance, this paper proposes a method based on
the combination of Extreme Learning Machine (ELM) and Multi-objective
Grasshopper Optimization Algorithm (MOGOA) to optimize the structural
design of three-phase enclosed GIS disconnector, and a ELM model is
established, which takes the internal fillet radius of stationary arcing
contact, the internal fillet radius of moving contact, the internal
fillet radius of external end of dynamic and static contact, the radius
of the outer corner of the two static side contacts and the opening
distance of the grounding contact as the inputs, and takes the maximum
electric field strength of the two static side contacts and the moving
side contacts as outputs; Finally, the structural parameters are
optimized by MOGOA algorithm.
Dragon Fly Optimization with Multi-Attributes Hybrid Approach for Cluster Head selection in Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors: Mishra Pramod Kumar , Srivastava Ankita
Published: May 2023

In Wireless Sensor Network, there are many tiny sensors that plays vital
role in various technologies and cluster head selection is an important
issues for data transmission. As cluster heads receives data from sensor
nodes and sends data after aggregation to the base station. Appropriate
cluster heads selection leads to efficient energy consumption and
enhances network lifetime. For solving this issue many solutions has
been given considering some attributes but with time meta-heuristics
algorithms were now widely used for real world applications. Nature
inspired algorithm has seeking wide attention of researchers as it gives
the capability to self-learn and has better performance. In this paper
we have proposed Dragon Fly algorithm which is inspired by dynamic and
static behavior of dragon fly. We have first use LEACH for energy model
and also compute multi-attributes of sensor nodes using MADM
(multi-attributes decision making) accordingly. After this, then the
proposed algorithm NDFMA is applied where Dragon fly algorithm and MADM
used for optimized selection of cluster heads. The proposed algorithm
has been evaluated in terms of numbers of alive nodes, dead nodes,
energy consumption, throughput and number of packets sends. NDFMA method
suggested that it performs better than other state-of-the art
algorithms. The proposed method is way to compute multi-attributes of
sensor nodes for ranking them and selecting optimized cluster heads.
NDFMA algorithm has been compared with NBA, LEACH and ESO-LEACH which
validates that the new proposed algorithm is performing better than the
classical and compared algorithm.
Diet affects the temperature-size relationship in the blowfly Aldrichina graham
Authors: Yan Guanjie , Li Dandan , Wang Guangshuai , Wu Lingbing
Published: May 2023

In warmer environments, most ectotherms reach maturity at a smaller body
size (the temperature-size rule, TSR). However, in such environments,
growth is usually accelerated and would be expected to result in
maturation at a larger body size, leading to increases in fecundity,
survival, and mating success, compared to maturation at a smaller size
(the ‘life-history puzzle’). To explore mechanisms, we reared Aldrichina
grahami at 20 ℃, 25 ℃ and 30 ℃, and added a nutritional challenge by
using dilutions of pork liver paste to provide diets that ranged in
quality from high (undiluted, control) to moderate (1/8), low (1/16) and
poor (1/24). Larvae were randomly sampled for weighing from hatching.
Growth curves were fitted to the relationships between growth rate and
weight for the third instar larvae. Our results showed that body size
was affected by an interaction between temperature and diet, and that
TSR and TSR exceptions (E-TSR) could be interconverted by underfeeding.
Moreover, when the TSR was followed as temperature increased, there was
a cross-over point divided the two growth curves into early and later
stages, which could be used to help understand the life-history puzzle
in warmer temperatures, with the instantaneous growth rate being higher
in the early stages of development and then lower in later stages. This
study reminds us that animals evolved to cope with multiple simultaneous
environmental changes, and offered a better understanding for
life-history puzzles.
An Extraction-Free Method for Rapid Detection of CYP2C19 * 2/3/17 Polymorphisms in One Tube using Melting Curve Analysis
Authors: Guo Jianguang , Lin Kangfeng , You Weixin , Li Qinghan , Guo Xiangju , Wang Shuai , Bian Ya , Ren Wenjing , Zhang Rui , Wang Yanping , Li Bo-An
Published: May 2023

Drug-metabolizing enzymes play an important role in the metabolism of
drugs in vivo. Their activity is an important factor affecting the rate
of drug metabolism, which directly determines the intensity and
persistence of drug action. Patients taking medication can be divided
into different metabolic types through detection of CYP2C19
drug-metabolizing enzyme gene polymorphisms, which can then be used for
medication guidance for clopidogrel. Here, we describe a detection
method based on real-time polymerase chain reaction. This method uses
multicolor melting curve analysis to accurately identify different
mutation sites and genotypes of CYP2C19 * 2, CYP2C19 * 3, and CYP2C19 *
17. The detection limit of plasmid samples was 1 copies/µl; that of
genomic samples was 0.1 ng/µl. The system can detect nine types of
CYP2C19 * 2/3/17 at three sites in one tube, quickly achieving detection
within 1 h. Combined with the sample release agent, sample extraction
was completed in 5 s, achieving rapid diagnosis without extraction for
timely diagnosis and treatment. Furthermore, the system is not limited
to blood samples and can also be applied to oropharyngeal and saliva
samples, increasing sampling diversity and convenience. When using
clinical blood samples (n=93), the detection system we established was
able to quickly and accurately identify different genotypes, and the
accuracy and effectiveness of the detection were confirmed by Sanger
sequencing.
DEACIDIFICATION OF SOYBEAN OIL USING ETHANOL AND WATER AS SOLVENT: SIMULATION AND SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS IN A MULTISTAGE LIQUID-LIQUID EXTRACTION COLUMN
Authors: Bacicheti Jacqueline Ortega , Nishiyama Fabio , Machado Guilherme , Cabral Vladimir
Published: May 2023

Studies regarding the deacidification plant process conducted by
liquid-liquid extraction for multicomponent mixtures are limited, and no
study about the simulation of the deacidification process focused on
soybean oil was found in the literature. The objective of this work was
to simulate the soybean oil deacidification process by liquid-liquid
extraction using ethanol+water (6 wt.%, 12 wt.%, 20 wt.%, 30 wt.%)
mixtures as the solvent and evaluate the effect of the mass flow of
solvent and the number of stages on the soybean oil yield and final
acidity. The process was simulated in a multistage countercurrent
liquid-liquid column, and the previously adjusted UNIFAC interaction
parameters were used. The sensitivity analysis indicated that no
significant difference in the recovery% of soybean oil was observed
changing the number of stages, and a higher solvent-to-feed ratio
results in a lower free fatty acids(FFA) percentage in the de-acidified
oil, while increases in the water% in the solvent are detrimental to
the FFA removal. The concentration of FFA in the soybean oil was reduced
from 2.54% up to 0.17% at the optimal ratio of 3:1 ethanol + water (20
wt.%) /oil by weight, resulting in an oil recovery higher than 99.0%.
Organizational Commitment and Motivation Psychology in the Relationship Between Perceptual Job Security and Job Performance
Authors: Kayar Serhan , Yeşilada Tahir
Published: May 2023

In today’s economic and social conditions where uncertainty is high, the
legal and social dimensions of employment policies have gained
importance, and it has become even more important to examine the
relationship between job security and job performance for employees and
organizations. Organizations need high-performing employees to achieve
their goals and gain competitive advantage in their industries.
Organizational commitment, defined as the employee’s sense of belonging
to the organization, and the motivation that pushes the individual to
act in line with a goal, have psychological effects on the relationship
between job security and job performance. The data collected from 582
people working in the banking sectors of Northern Cyprus, the
psychological effects of organizational commitment and motivation in the
relationship between perceived job security and job performance, are
analysed and their positive contributions are observed. The job security
provided has a positive effect on organizational outputs.
Re-imagining Moralities and Masculinities in the Context of Male Circumcision and Marriage in South-Western Kenya Communities
Authors: Gutwa Oino Peter , Kamaara Eunice , Masese Eric , Medard Claire
Published: May 2023

Male circumcision and marriage are significant cultural practices that mark a critical stage in a person’s life in many African societies. Many rites of passage that exist, circumcision and marriage are intertwined. Marriage and circumcision like other cultural themes have attracted wide scholarship of diverse depths. Such studies have underlined, among others, the nature, forms, types and even the place of the two initiation rites in society. What, however, has not received adequate attention are the (re)negotiations and contestations between morality and masculinities in the context of male circumcision and marriage. Based on this understanding, and drawing on the findings of a qualitative study conducted in Kisii, and Homa Bay counties in South-Western Kenya, the researchers in this paper argue that circumcision and initiation determine ones’s masculinity, which as well acts as a gateway to marriage and social wellbeing. Combined, the two cultural practices can be presented as central morality and cultural notions that inform, underpin, and serve as the dominant paradigms that direct the lives and activities of African people from birth to death. The study suggests that despite its significance over decades, the practice of circumcision has changed over time in relation to the importance people attach to it, how it is practiced, and the attention it attracts from the society. The study recommends the need for a critical interrogation of morality in relation to what fits individuals and the contemporary world as they practice the rites of passage, while at the same time maintaining what is morally acceptable in the society.
Myths, Dreams and the Business of Spiritual Heritage in Uganda
 
Authors: Harding Pauline
Published: May 2023

Aspects of Uganda’s cultural heritage damaged by 20th-century religious and political conflicts have enjoyed a resurgence over recent decades. This paper explores how the ‘authorised’ heritage values previously outlined by Laurajane Smith (2006) here fall behind popular material heritage narratives centred on myths, spirits and dreams. The research draws on ethnographic data from heritage sites in southern Uganda, to suggest that the past is being continually reshaped in response to the socio-political, ideological and economic struggles and ambitions of the Ugandan people. This living, developing heritage is facilitated by a central government preoccupied by agendas of development and national unity that is keen to forget the country’s ethnically divided past. The paper contributes to an underdeveloped heritage literature about spiritual understandings of materiality in non-Western settings, challenging the Western secular-rationalism that persistently dominates international heritage discourse.
Application of Machine Learning Algorithms to Predict Diabetes in Pregnant Women
Authors:   1Washington University of Science and Technology Vienna, VA, 22182, USA			2Northcentral University, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, USA 3 EC-Council University, Albuquerque, NM, 87109, USA 4University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, 46227, USA, Folorunsho O.S. , Ayinde A.Q. , Olagoke M.A. , Ojo T.P.
Published: May 2023

With the growing numbers of diabetic patients across North America, the United States of America has recorded a higher percentage of people diagnosed with diabetes. The number constitutes 11 percent of the total population in the USA. These numbers spread across various races, ethnicity, gender, and income bracket. In the United States of America, diabetes is common among adults with a family income lower than the federal poverty level. Numerous scholars have developed predicting and classifying models to analyze diabetic data to infer the result generated by their models to support clinical decisions. In this paper, predictive analytics using dynamic machine learning algorithms will detect patterns and relationships from pregnancy data. Instant diagnosis and prediction of diabetes will give patients more time for preventive care and appropriate treatment. The physician used the precision and accuracy of the model to advise patients medically on risk factors and the better way to manage diabetes. The predictive model built in Waikato Environment for Knowledge Analysis (WEKA) was used to analyze pregnancy over 2500 patient data using Naïve Bayes and Decision Tree algorithms. The data served as input data to train the model using these attributes (Pregnancy week, Glucose, Skin Thickness, Blood Pressure, BMI, Age, Insulin, Diabetes Pedigree Score, and Outcome). An incremental data pre-processing method was adopted to remove noisy data. The data was calibrated into 70 percent for training and 30 percent for testing. Decision Tree accuracy and the precision rate is at an average of 80 percent, while Naïve Bayes underperforms because of its inability to learn and identify patterns within the datasets. Keywords: Pregnancy; Algorithms; CRISP-DM; Patient; WEKA
A contribution to the knowledge of Amanita coryli (Amanitaceae, Agaricales)
Authors: Bozok Fuat , Assyov Boris , Yarar Mahmut , Taşkın Hatıra
Published: May 2023

The authors present descriptions and illustrations of Amanita coryli, rarely
featured in the mycological literature, based on molecularly characterised
by nrITS sequences specimens from the Balkan Peninsula (Bulgaria and
Turkey). The collections studied here suggest that the species is probably
not restricted to the presumed host-trees of the genus Corylus and may also
occur with some Fagaceae. Further, the analysis of previously released
sequences in public databases show that it is a species with a wide
distribution in Eurasia, probably much more common than currently known, but
likely confused with other members of the section Vaginatae.
Chemical analysis and biological activity of the essential oils and extracts of two liverwort species growing in Turkey
Authors: Celik Gonca , Şahin Huseyin , Baltaş Nimet , Batan Nevzat , Karaoğlu Alpay , Yayli Nurettin
Published: May 2023

The aim of this study was to investigate the chemical composition of the
essential oils (EOs) from two Diplophyllum species and to evaluate their
bioactivity potential [antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-urease,
anti-xanthine oxidase (XO)], and phenolic compounds. The analysis of
Diplophyllum albicans and Diplophyllum taxifolium permitted the
identification of 62 components, comprising ? 99.6% of the total EO
composition. The major components found in these liverwort species were
?-patchoulene, ?-santalene, ?-himachalene, and cubebol. The antimicrobial
assays showed that the solvent extracts (n-hexane and methanol) from these
liverwort species exhibited weak to moderate antimicrobial activity. In
addition, the methanol extracts of these liverwort species also exhibited
moderate to high antioxidant potential. The enzyme inhibitory effects of the
species were determined using urease and XO for the methanol extracts.
Generally, the methanol extracts of D. albicans and D. taxifolium exhibited
powerful urease inhibition with IC50 values of 9.711 ?} 0.058 and 6.304 ?}
0.099 ?g/mL, respectively, compared to the IC50 value of 26.124 ?} 0.077
?g/mL for the standard (acetohydroxamic acid). Moreover, the HPLC-UV
detection method showed that the analysed methanol extracts of these
liverwort species contained only catechin and benzoic acid. These findings
suggest that the analysed liverwort species possess antioxidant and urease
inhibition, thus indicating the potential to explore new bioactive
molecules.
Geastrum juliae (Geastrales, Agaricomycetes), a new species from the Russian Far East
Authors: Rebriev Yury , Bulakh Eugeniya , Biketova Alona
Published: May 2023

A new species, Geastrum juliae, is described from Primorsky Krai in the
Russian Far East. Based on the analysis of sequences retrieved from GenBank,
this taxon is also found in China. The closest species is G. rubellum based
on morphology and phylogenetics. We present the new species with illustrated
descriptions and molecular data.
Assessment of the botanical origin of Bulgarian honey samples using melissopalynological, DNA barcoding and NMR analyses
Authors: Balkanska Ralitsa , Stefanova Katerina , Stoikova-Grigorova Radostina , Gerginova Dessislava , Simova Svetlana , Atanassov Ivan
Published: May 2023

Polyfloral honey samples from Bulgaria were subject to parallel analyses of
their botanical origin and composition using traditional melissopalynology,
DNA barcoding based on the plastid rbcL gene and NMR analysis. The obtained
datasets were compared with each other to evaluate the information capacity
of the applied experimental methods. The results from the
melissopalynological and DNA-barcoding studies demonstrated a significantly
higher resolution of the latter, revealing the presence of pollen from a
total of 17 plant families, 21 plant genera and 5 plant species in
comparison to pollen from only 7 plant families, 3 plant genera and 4 plant
species identified by melissopalynology. The higher resolution of DNA
barcoding allows a more detailed characterisation of the diet and foraging
preferences of honey bees, including foraging on plant species growing in
lower abundance in the area. The comparison of the quantitative data on
floral honey composition for several plant genera and species reveals
significant differences between the relative abundance of the pollen grains
estimated by melissopalynological analysis and the relative abundance of
rbcL clones in rbcL libraries determined after DNA barcoding. All three
applied methods confirm the polyfloral botanical origin of the analysed
samples and support routine NMR use for the assessment of the floral origin
of honey.
An insight into seasonal changes of carbohydrates and phenolic compounds within the moss Polytrichum formosum (Polytrichaceae)
Authors: Rajcic Marija , Cosic Marija , Tosti Tomislav , Misic Danijela , Sabovljevic Aneta , Sabovljevic Marko , Vujicic Milorad
Published: May 2023

The same population of the polytrichaceous moss Polytrichum formosum was
studied over four different periods of the year, analysing its carbohydrate
and polyphenolic content and dynamics related to environmental seasonal
changes. A total of 18 different types of sugars (including mono-, di-, tri-
and tetra-saccharides) and four sugar alcohols were determined. Chlorogenic
acid was the most represented among the 10 detected phenolic compounds. As
inferred by the sugar content, sucrose, fructose and glucose were the most
dominant sugars, but it is worth mentioning the abundance of trehalose and
turanose at least during one of the observed seasons. The presence of four
trisaccharides and one tetrasaccharide within P. formosum should be
highlighted, as well as the first reports of turanose, isomaltotriose,
panose and rhamnose within this species. The quantitative changes over the
year clearly demonstrate carbohydrate dynamics in relation to seasonal
climatic variation. Sugars are shown to be significant constitutive
molecules within P. formosum, but also physiologically active compounds,
i.e. signalling and energy storage and supplier molecules. We assume that
phenolics have moss-supportive effects during oxidative stress and biotic
interaction.
Functional differentiation of two autochthonous cohabiting strains of Pleurotus ostreatus and Cyclocybe aegerita from Serbia in lignin compound degradation
Authors: Stefanovic Slobodan , Dragisic-Maksimovic Jelena , Maksimovic Vuk , Bartolic Dragana , Djikanovic Daniela , Simonovic-Radosavljevic Jasna , Mutavdzic Dragosav , Radotic Ksenija , Marjanovic Zaklina
Published: May 2023

In nature, woody substrates are usually degraded by entire communities of microorganisms, which are nowadays jeopardised by anthropogenic influence, making it important to define the functional specificity of every species. Two strains of autochthonous fungi from Serbian lowland forests (Pleurotus ostreatus Ser1 and Cyclocybe aegerita Ser1) have been investigated for their ability to degrade lignin substrates [oak sawdust, oak isolated cell walls, and synthetic dehydrogenative polymer (DHP)]. Measuring the activities of the enzymes involved in lignin degradation was coupled with detecting the HPLC profile of the phenolics in the fungal growth media, and the lignin loss. While Pleurotus ostreatus Ser1 appeared highly effective within a very short time span, Cyclocybe aegerita Ser1 failed to degrade lignin. This situation was supported by very high enzyme activities and the low presence of phenolics in the media of Pleurotus ostreatus Ser1, compared to very low enzyme activity and the high presence of phenolics in the media with Cyclocybe aegerita Ser1.
Monetary policy and economic growth in Nigeria: Evidence from bounds and Bayer-Hanck cointegration techniques
Authors: Imandojemu Kingsley , Adeleye Bosede , Aina Babatunde
Published: May 2023

This paper contributes to the monetary policy-economic growth debate by
investigating whether monetary policy stimulates economic growth in Nigeria.
Using time series data from 1970 to 2018 and deploying the autoregressive
distributed lag (ARDL) model, bounds and the Bayer- Hanck (2013)
cointegration tests, evidence from the main and robustness checks show that
(1) a significant long-run association exists, and (2) a percentage increase
in the monetary policy rate results in 0.055 percentage decline in economic
growth, on average, ceteris paribus. In other words, these findings confirm
that a statistically significant inverse relation exists between monetary
policy and economic growth in Nigeria. Trade openness also exerts asymmetric
contemporaneous (0.094) and lag (-0.059) impacts on economic growth at the
1% and 5% significance levels, respectively. Similarly, the inflation rate
contemporaneously reduces economic growth (-0.002) at the 1% significance
level while its lag impacts are asymmetric and statistically significant at
the 10% and 5% levels, respectively. Policy recommendations are discussed.
Kinetic mechanism of FeCr2O4 reduction in carbon-containing iron melt
Authors: Xiao Y.-Y. , Wang L.-J. , Liu S.-Y. , He X.-B. , Chou K.-C.
Published: May 2023

Direct alloying of chromium by chromite attracts a lot of interest for its superiority in energy-saving and process simplification. The knowledge of chromium alloying by reduction of FeCr2O4, the main component of chromite, is a key to understanding the mechanism of chromium alloying from chromite. The effect of melt composition (carbon and chromium addition) and temperature on the reduction of FeCr2O4 by carbon-containing iron melt was studied. The higher the carbon content was in the melt, the higher chromium recovery was obtained. Similarly, the higher temperature is favorable for the reduction of FeCr2O4. The reduction of FeCr2O4 was impeded by chromium addition due to the lower activity of carbon resulting from the strong attraction between carbon and chromium. The kinetics of FeCr2O4 reduction by carbon dissolving in iron melt was investigated, and the results indicated that the controlling step was the chemical reaction at the FeCr2O4/melt interface at 1823K. The calculated activation energy for the chemical reaction was 392.82 kJ/mol.
The short- and long-run relationship between house prices and bank credit in developed and emerging market economies: A comparative study
Authors: Dawood Taufiq
Published: May 2023

This study compares the short- and long-term relationships between house prices and bank credit in developed and Emerging Market Economies. This fact is an essential issue because most financing is facilitated by bank credit. Using quarterly data from 22 developed and six Emerging Market Economies and the panel autoregressive distributed lag model method, this study found that real house prices are the prominent factor of bank credit. Moreover, the magnitude of house prices and gross domestic product relationship with domestic bank credit is considerably greater in Emerging Market Economies than in developed nations. Meanwhile, the foreign interest rate on bank credit is nearly four times greater in Emerging Market Economies. Further, the exchange rate-credit relationship is positive for developed countries, whereas negative for Emerging Market Economies. Therefore, authorities maintaining financial stability must pay close attention to real house price dynamics. Moreover, Emerging Market Economies must also consider the exchange rate and foreign interest rates in managing credit growth.
Assessment of the burden of disease due to PM2.5 air pollution for the Belgrade district
Authors: Cujic Mirjana , Cirovic Zeljko , Djolic Maja , Jankovic-Mandic Ljiljana , Radenkovic Mirjana , Onjia Antonije
Published: May 2023

The health effects attributed to exposure to ambient PM2.5 concentrations above 10 ?g/m3 by using the AirQ+ modeling software were assessed. The hourly concentrations of PM2.5 were collected from 13 air pollution monitoring stations in the Belgrade district during June and July 2021., which were further used as input data for the AirQ+ software. The average concentration of PM2.5 for two-month monitoring from all sampling sites in the city was 14.8 ?g/m3, the maximum daily concentration was 55.7 ?g/m3, while the maximum concentration per hour was 365 mg/m3. The spatial distribution of concentrations was mapped using geostatistical interpolation, revealing hotspots within the city center and industrial area of the district. The burden of disease, such as stroke, ischemic heart disease (IHD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and lung cancer, due to the ambient PM2.5 pollution was evaluated according to the WHO method-ology for health risk assessment of air pollution. The model used for this assessment is based on the attributable proportion defined as the section of the health effect related to exposure to air pollution in an at-risk population. The estimated attributable proportion was 19.4% for stroke, 27.2% for IHD, 15.3% for COPD and 9.0% for lung cancer. The estimated number of attributable cases per 100000 population at risk, due to PM2.5 air pollution, for stroke, IHD, COPD, and lung cancer, was 28, 34, 15, and 8, respectively.
The role of microclimate in the formation of indoor air pollution
Authors: Kalva Oskars
Published: May 2023

Indoor air quality plays a key role in assessing people's quality of life, as a large proportion of people spend up to 22 hours a day indoors and people are exposed to indoor air almost all day long [1]. People in developed countries spend much more time indoors. Recently, employers are paying more and more attention to ensuring the well-being of employees, as it affects the quality and productivity of their work [2, 3]. Ensuring an appropriate working environment on the part of employers ensures both sustainable social and economic links. Well-being can be affected by various parameters of the indoor environment, in addition to the microclimate, they can be: lighting, noise level, and various odors. However, one of the primary indicators of comfort or discomfort in an indoor environment is thermal comfort or discomfort [4]. Gas stations were chosen as place for measurements because they are considered dangerous for several reasons: gas station territory is potentially hazardous with a high environmental risk and explosion hazard. Working shifts and nights is also considered undesirable for human health as it disrupts the biological rhythms in the human body [5]. In such circumstances, the indoor microclimate and air parameters play a very important role, as spending long hours in inappropriate microclimatic conditions is likely to lead to various long-term health problems for the workers.
Source apportionment of oxidative potential: What we know so far
Authors: Stevanovic Svetlana , Jovanovic Maja , Jovasevic-Stojanovic Milena , Ristovski Zoran
Published: May 2023

In numerous epidemiological studies, exposure to particulate matter (PM) has been associated with negative health outcomes. It has been established so far that the detrimental health effects of particles cannot be explained by a single parameter, such as particle mass, as the complexity of chemical composition and reactivity of particles are not always represented by the mass loadings. The oxidative potential (OP) of aerosol particles represents a promising indicator of their potential toxicity. To develop strategies and regulations at improving the air quality, an increasing number of studies are focused on the application of source apportionment (SA) of PM., while a limited number of SA investigations have been applied to OP. In this review previous research of SA of atmospheric PM OP and proposed guidelines for future studies are summarized. Most of the research studies were carried out in an urban area and focused on PM2.5, while few studies examined other PM fractions. It was noted that the three dominant contributors to OP were biomass burning (9-97%), secondary aerosols (6-67%), and traffic/vehicles (16-88%). The presence of other factors that contributed to the in-crease of OP to a lesser extent depended on the location and season. Further, a considerable discrepancy in the contribution of various OP vs. PM sources was discovered using SA models. Because of this, the use of SA is not equivalent when considering the mass of PM and its toxicity.
Theoretical and numerical analysis of the fixed flat-plate solar collector with Sn-Al2O3 selective absorber and gravity water flow
Authors: Nesovic Aleksandar , Lukic Nebojsa , Cvetkovic Dragan , Marasevic Miljan , Topalovic Marko
Published: May 2023

This paper presents two methods (theoretical and numerical) for the thermal analysis of the previously experimentally installed solar collector construction at the Faculty of Engineering in Kragujevac ? a fixed flat-plate solar collector with Sn-Al2O3 selective absorber and gravity water flow. The theoretical research was based on the application of a specific calculation algorithm with a triple iterative procedure, i.e. with a three-stage check of all important performance indicators of the fixed flat-plate solar collector. In the numerical phase of the research, simple linear regression was applied to experimentally measured values of solar radiation intensity and experimentally determine values of heat power to form simple equations that could be used to predict the thermal performance of similar solar structures in the future. The results of theoretical and numerical studies showed agreement with experimental studies, because in the first case, the absolute measurement error was less than 10%, while in the second case, the determination coefficient was greater than 90%, so the authors hope that this work will be useful to the wider scientific community.
Siste fase i livet – medvirkning i en høgteknologisk intensivverden?
Authors: Sunnarvik Mari Anita , Juklestad Siv Iren
Published: May 2023

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) er respiratorbehandling som ofte benyttes i en høgteknologisk intensivverden. Den tettsittende masken dekker enten munn og nese, bare nesen eller hele ansiktet. NIV bidrar til at respirasjonsarbeidet blir lettere, og gassutvekslingen i lungene forbedres (1). Indikasjonen for denne type behandling omfatter pasienter med truende eller etablert respirasjonssvikt (2, s. 327). Beslutning om palliativ NIV kan bli tatt i en kritisk fase, der det ikke er tid eller rom for å involvere verken pasient eller pårørende i prosessen (3). Både pasient og pårørende kan oppleve å være lite forberedt når det oppstår akutte respirasjonsproblemer i palliativ fase, og når det iverksettes NIV uten at pasienten tas med i beslutningsprosessen. Pasienter i palliativ fase ønsker å ha medbestemmelse når det gjelder hvordan de skal dø, samt hvilken behandling de ønsker. I dette essayet formidles refleksjoner over medvirkning i beslutningsprosesser i palliativ behandling og omsorg.
The Management of Obese Women in Pregnancy & Neonatal Outcome in Malta
Authors: N Meli
Published: May 2023

Background: Over the past few years, the rise of obesity in pregnancy has been associated with a rise in pregnancy complications. The aim of this audit was to analyze the current management of obese women in pregnancy at Mater Dei Hospital (MDH). The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) green-top guideline: Care of Women with Obesity in Pregnancy which was published in 2018 was used as a standard for this audit. Method: Data was collected from inpatient medical notes of obese mothers who presented at MDH between July 2020 and October 2020. There was no patient contact during data collection and all data was kept anonymous. Results: 53 mothers were recorded as obese between July and October 2020. The average maternal age was 31 years and the average maternal weight was 94kgs at antenatal booking visit. 47% of obese mothers were classified as Class 1 obese. Only 38% of obese mothers had an oral glucose test performed, and 70% of these mothers had a positive test.54.7% delivered via a caesarean section. 12% of neonates required NPICU admission. Conclusion: Pregnancy in women with obesity is an important public health problem with short- and long-term implications for maternal and child health. This audit demonstrates that the management of obese women in pregnancy currently in use at MDH does not follow all the RCOG recommendations. We suggest the need for local guidelines together with the use of patient information leaflets to help improve the care of women with obesity in pregnancy.
Corona Virus and Pregnancy
Authors: I Manzoor
Published: May 2023

The objective of this research was to know about the complications of corona virus during pregnancy. The coronavirus is a deadly virus which is pandemic and an emergency situation which is spreading in the whole world like a fire in the forest. The number of cases and deaths increases day by day. It drastically affects the socio-economic condition of every country in the world. Pregnancy is physiological state in which a woman is more prone towards the infectious diseases and results in serious complications for the mother as well as for the newborn baby. This literature review is about the complications of the coronavirus affected mother and her baby
LGBTQ Population and Healthcare
Authors: D Galimberti
Published: May 2023

When people seek medical assistance, they should be able to go to the doctor or specialist without worrying. Instead, they worry about mistreatment, harassment or about being discriminated or denied services. This happens very often to the LGBTQ population, who are exposed to all these situations. After many years of fight and after some laws ruling the subject have been enacted, LGBTQ people are now protected against discrimination in health care on the basis of gender identity and sex stereotypes. However, there are still many people trying to make it possible for health care to be denied to the LGBTQ population.
DO BUSINESS CHARACTERISTICS AND ECONOMIC FACTORS AFFECT EFFECTIVE TAX RATE? AN EVIDENCE FROM SOUTHEAST ASIA
Authors: Pulungan Andrey Hasiholan , Fernando Kenny , Safa Erma Mei , Mahardika Annisa Adelia
Published: May 2023

The corporate tax burden is known to have a substantial impact on company management and the formation of national policy. One of the ways to measure the tax burden is by using effective tax rate (ETR). Prior research suggests that each region‘s characteristics may influence ETR within the region to varying degrees. Thus, the purpose of this study is to assess the impact of business characteristics and economic factors on ETR in Southeast Asia. There are 852 Southeast Asia companies used as samples in this study. The data is taken from S&P Capital over five periods from 2015-2019 and examined using a random effect regression model by STATA. The findings indicate that business characteristics and economic factors have a limited impact on ETR. By highlighting the factors that affect ETR in Southeast Asia, companies and policymakers can make better tax plans and policies.
ANALYSIS OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM OF VILLAGE FUND USING LUDER CONTINGENCY MODEL
Authors: Rusmana Oman , Rizki Muhamad , Budianto Roni , Suyono Eko
Published: May 2023

This study examines the implementation of a village accounting information system by using village aparatus as informen in Karangsalam Kidul, Banyumas, Central Java. This study uses a mix-method between qualitative and qualitative approaches. For the qualitative approach, data were gathered via in-depth interviews and observations, whereas for the quantitative approach, APBDes 2021 documentation was utilized. In addition, this study employs the Luder contingency model to analyze qualitative data. Quantitative research, in contrast, utilized ratio analysis and sensitivity analysis. This study demonstrates that the implementation of a successful accounting information system in the village of Karangsalam Kidul, Banyumas, Central Java, had a positive effect on financial management and reporting.
FINANCIAL DISTRESS PREDICTION: THE ROLE OF FINANCIAL RATIO AND FIRM SIZE
Authors: Ramadani Atika , Ratmono Dwi
Published: May 2023

Financial distress reflects a continuous decline in the company's financial performance that needs to be predicted and minimized. Therefore, this study aims to test financial ratios in predicting financial distress moderated by firm size with a sample of 128 manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2018-2020. The data analysis method is Structural Equation Model based on Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) with SmartPLS 3.0. The results showed that leverage and liquidity negatively affected financial distress, but operating cash flow had the opposite effect. Meanwhile, firm size can moderate the effect of leverage and operating cash flow on financial distress, but on the other hand, firm size weakens the relationship of liquidity to financial distress. Therefore, the implications of this research for manufacturing companies serve as a benchmark for analyzing financial distress.
THE MEDIATION ROLE OF INTERNAL CONTROL IMPLEMENTATION IN VILLAGE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY PERFORMANCE
Authors: Nazaruddin Ietje , Nirmala Nisa , Fatimah Siti , Ratifah Ifa
Published: May 2023

This study aims to examine the role of internal control implementation as a mediating variable in the relationship between financial knowledge and public participation in the village's financial accountability performance. This research used a questionnaire. Then, the hypotheses were tested utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) based on Partial Least Squares (PLS). The results showcased that the internal control implementation mediated the relationship between financial knowledge and public participation in the village's financial accountability performance. Further, this study provides practical implications for the government to increase the actualization of the internal control implementation in village financial management.
AN EVENT STUDY: INDONESIAN CAPITAL MARKET REACTION TO THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR ANNOUNCEMENT
Authors: Soraya Nurhaflah
Published: May 2023

The development of the Indonesian capital market is heavily influenced by global macroeconomics and economic conditions. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the reaction of the Indonesian capital market to LQ45 stocks before and after the announcement of war between Russia and Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) and the daily closing price of the corporation are utilized as secondary data. In this study, hypotheses were evaluated using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and the one-sample t-test. The data indicated that the Indonesian capital market’s response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict was neglible, although abnormal returns in the mining, finance, consumer, and real estate sectors differ significantly.
EMPLOYEE COMPETENCE AND MANAGEMENT OF GOVERNMENT TAX REVENUES RECEIVABLE: DOES KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT MATTER?
Authors: Ambarwati Ria Dewi , Firmansyah Amrie , Hartopo Wing , Iswandy Iis
Published: May 2023

This study examines employee competence's effect on the management of tax revenue receivables in the context of imports, with knowledge management as a moderating variable. The data used in this study was derived from a questionnaire survey distributed from March to July 2022 to the respondents, who were officials in the treasury unit that manages tax receivables and officials in the unit that handles financial statements in the Directorate General of Customs and Excise. This study concludes that employee competence and knowledge management positively affect the management of tax revenue receivables in the context of imports. However, knowledge management cannot strengthen employee competence's positive influence on tax revenue receivables in the context of imports.
THE EFFECT OF BUDGETING PARTICIPATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Zeyn Elvira , Nuraeni Nia
Published: May 2023

The study aims at determining the effect of budgetary participation and organizational commitment on the performance of local government institutions in Subang District SKPD. The sampling technique used was a survey method with a descriptive and verification approach with a type of questionnaire distributed to 27 SKPD in Subang Regency. Participation in budgeting had a significant effect on the performance of local government institutions while organizational commitment also had a significant effect on the performance of local government institutions in the SKPD of Subang Regency Government.
STOCK RETURN OF MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN INDONESIA:INFLUENCE BUSINESS STRATEGY, EVA, MANAGERIALOWNERSHIP AND SIZE
Authors: Susilo Priyo , Abdurrosyid  , Abbas Dirvi , Suratman Sasa
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of business strategy, economic value added (EVA), managerial ownership and size on stock profitability in manufacturing companies in the basic industrial and chemical sectors listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The population of this study includes manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the period 2016-2020. The sampling method uses a targeted sampling method. The type of data used in this study is secondary data using panel regression data analysis method. The results showed that business strategy and management ownership had a positive impact on stock returns. however, EVA and size do not affect stock returns.
Integration of Tradition and Sharia: Dowry and Dui Menre in the Marriage of the Bugis Community in Bone Regency
Authors: Avita Nur , Idris Ahmad Rusyaid , Oktalita Frina
Published: May 2023

A Mahr (Dowry) andÂ dui menreÂ become interesting phenomenon that occurs in the marriage practice of the Bugis community in Bone Regency. The higher the social status of the prospective wife's family, the higher theÂ dui menre. When an agreement has been reached on the amount ofÂ dui menre, then the husband will give a dowry in the marriage contract. Both of these things must be fulfilled as the requirement for marriage. When the husband does not fulfill theÂ dui menreÂ as previously agreed on the agreement, the marriage process might not occur. The study aimed to integrate tradition and sharia in the marriage of the Bugis community in Bone Regency. The research was empirical legal research with a socio-legal approach. The study indicated that the dowry andÂ dui menreÂ in Bugis traditional marriages are an inseparable. Here, the integration isÂ dui menreÂ as a pre-marital condition that must be fulfilled in the context of giving as a form of respect and assistance to the prospective wifeâ€™s family. There is no prohibition in Islam as long as there is an agreement between the two parties, and no violate the sharia principles. Meanwhile, the dowry is also obligatory and carried out in the marriages of the people of the Bone regency. Therefore, the dowry andÂ dui menreÂ in the marriage of the Bone community are following the tradition and sharia.
Investigation of NADPH-Oxidase’s Binding Subunit(s) for Catechin Compounds Induce Inhibition
Authors: Mhya Daniel Hassan , Mohammed Abdulrashid , Dawus Theophilus Tagun
Published: May 2023

Catechins are natural polyphenolic compounds with ability to minimize excess free radicals through different mechanisms including inhibition of NADPH oxidase (NOX) activity. NOX is a complex enzyme made-up of several subunits, where molecules including catechins binds to exert their effect. Hence, the attempt to probe the NOX enzyme’s binding subunit of catechins-induce effect. Several in-silico techniques were deployed in probing the NOX enzyme’s binding subunit of the catechins. The catechins were downloaded from PubChem database in SDF files. The five NOX subunits with PDB ID: 3A1F, 1OV3, 1HH4, 1OEY, and 7CFZ were downloaded from the protein databank. Drug-likeness properties and biological activities were predicted using ADMETMESH software. Catechin-NOX subunits’ interactions was performed via molecular docking, and the docked conformations were analyzed using Protein-plus software. The results of the study predicted the catechin compounds; epicatechin (E), epicatechin gallate (EG) and epigallocatehin gallate (EGG) are drug-like in nature and possess enzymes inhibitory properties. Docking result predicted catechins are capable of interacting with the various NADPH oxidase (NOX) subunits but in a varied degree. Their (catechins) strongest affinities was predicted on p40phox and p67phox PB1 subunit (PBD: 1OEY) with binding energies in the ranges of -8.3 to -9.9kcal/mol in this order; Apocynin>EGG>EG>E. While a weak affinity was predicted between the catechin compounds and gp91 (phox) subunit (PDB: 3A1F) with binding energies (-4.9 to -6.5 kcal/mol) in this sequence; E<apocynin<EGG<EG. In conclusion, the study predicted catechin compounds possess drug-likeness properties and has affinities for interaction with NADPH-oxidase subunits particularly the p40phox and p67phox PB1 probably to exert their antioxidant effects. Therefore, in vitro and in vivo study is recommended to verify this claim.