bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Craniosynostosis: Surgical Treatment and Safety 16 years experience
Authors: A Rinaudo Marini F , J Pueyrredon F , G Velazquez Quintar D , D Campana J , I Garavaglia F , J Herrera E
Published: April 2022

Introduction. Craniosynostosis is defined as the early and pathological closure of one or several skull sutures which limits brain growth and development. It has an incidence of 1 over 2000–2500 live births. Main concerns about its surgical management refers to the preoperative study, surgical timing and technique. Methods. For this study we retrospectively review medical records of patients surgically treated in our institution between january 2006 and december 2021. We studied variety, sex and age distribution, surgical technic and complications. Results. During the period of study 84 children were surgically treated, 69% were males (58 patients) with a mean age of 6 months, the follow-up period was between 1-180 months. The variety distribution of non syndromic craniosynostosis was Scaphocephaly (51; 61%) Trigonocephaly (14; 16.5%) Anterior Plagiocephaly (8; 9.5%), Brachycephaly (3; 3,5%) Posterior Plagiocephaly (2; 2.5%) and one case of Oxycephaly (1%), we described 5 syndromic cases (6%). There were 4 complications and no mortality in our series.Discussion. In our series of 84 patiends we had a sex and variaty distribution similar to other reposts. Our incidence and type of complication was also similar to those described by other authors.Conclusion. Craniosynostosis is a rare entity in the general population but usual in pediatric neurosurgery, it's early recognition and adequate referral to a specialized unit gives the better chances of good esthetic and functional results for the patient.
1H NMR Metabolomics Analysis of Oil Palm Stem Tissue that Infected by Ganoderma boninense Based on Field Severity Indices
Authors: Pancoro Adi , Karima Elfina , Apriyanto Ardha , Effendi Yunus
Published: April 2022

Basal stem rot disease (BSR) caused by G. boninense affects most oil palm plants in Southeast Asia. This disease can be fatal to palm oil production. BSR shows no signs on the tree in the early stages of infection. Therefore, it is essential to find an approach that can detect BSR disease in oil palm, especially at any level of disease severity in the field. This study aims to identify biomarkers of BSR disease in oil palm stem tissue based on various disease severity indices in the field using 1H NMR-based metabolomics analysis. The crude extract of oil palm stem tissue with four disease severity indices was analyzed by 1H NMR metabolomics. Approximately 90 metabolites from oil palm stem tissue were identified, and 20 of these were identified as metabolites that significantly differentiated the four disease severity indices. These metabolites include the organic acid group, the carbohydrate group, the organoheterocyclic compound group, and the benzoid group. In addition, different biomarkers for different disease severity indices were also identified. These biomarkers consist of groups of organic acids, carbohydrates, organoheterocyclic compounds, nitrogenous organic compounds, and benzene. There are five pathways in oil palm that are potentially affected by BSR disease.
Agricultural Export and Economic Growth with application of Co-integration model: The Case of Live Animal, Meat and Leather Products in Ethiopia
Authors: Tigabu Yalfal Temesgen
Published: April 2022

Economic growth is an increase in productive capacity of an economy. There is different school of thought on economic growth including from the classical to solo-swan economic growth theories. Export sector of the country were seen as engine to economic growth through economies of scale, accessing the markets and expanding trade. This study was conducted in order to investigate the relationship between export and economic growth, special focusing on agricultural export (meat, live animal and leather export) in Ethiopia. The data used for this study were a time series data from 1971 to 2018. The data were analyzed using co-integration model and vector error correction model. The finding of the study showed that consumer price index and live animal export) were affecting real GDP negatively while meat export, exchange rate and gross fixed capital formation affects real GDP positivity in the long run. The result from the short run matrix showed that the coefficient of error correction term for the equation is significant and negative, which indicates there is a reasonable adjustment towards the long rung steady state. This guarantees that the real GDP may temporally deviate from its long equilibrium value and converge to its equilibrium. The value of error correction term (-0.31146) indicated that about 31% of the deviation of real GDP from its equilibrium value is eliminated every year, as a result the full adjustment would require a period of more than three years. Live animal export is significant and its coefficient is negatively related to real GDP, indicating that it has unfavorable effect on real GDP in short run. Export of meat, Exchange rate, total labour, and GFCF were found is significant and its coefficient is positively related to real GDP in the short run. The result from the causality test revealed that there is bi-directional causality between meat export and real GDP and unidirectional causality between live animal, leather export and real GDP.
Possibilities of local people to coexist with large carnivores in the eastern Serengeti ecosystem, Tanzania
Authors: Mbise Franco Peniel
Published: April 2022

Creating harmonic coexistence between large carnivores and local people requires proper and strategic management practices to be employed by integrating locals’ and researchers’ knowledge. In the present study, a total of 180 respondents from the Maasai tribe (n = 90) and Sonjo tribe (n = 90) in eastern Serengeti, northern Tanzania, were randomly selected to test their views on their coexistence with large carnivores. The majority of the respondents (52%) agreed that there are possibilities to coexist with large carnivores if local and government measures are implemented. However, Maasai people (76%) were more willing to coexist with large carnivores than Sonjo people were (25%). In addition, local people strongly recommended the use of wired bomas and adult herders accompanied by domestic dogs. These are the possible measures that could promote the coexistence between people and large carnivores in eastern Serengeti.
Effective Classroom Practices for Unlocking Students’ Potentials in Mathematics
Authors: Mkenda Theresia B
Published: April 2022

Despite several measures that have been employed by different stakeholders to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics subject in Tanzania, the students’ pass rate in form four national examinations has been less than 25% for more than ten (10) consecutive years now. This persistent massive failure in mathematics can be highly associated with teaching strategies that are used by teachers when delivering their lessons, students’ attitudes toward the subject and the general school/learning environments that surround the students. This paper analyzes the most effective strategies that can be employed by teachers and other stakeholders to make mathematics lessons more meaningful and help students develop strong positive attitudes toward the subject, hence unlocking their potential in mathematics. These strategies were first compiled from a scoping review of previous scholarly works and then shared with mathematics teachers and students in selected secondary schools in Kilimanjaro region -Tanzania, to assess the practicability and relevance of the proposed strategies in daily teaching and learning processes. Additionally, the suggested strategies were used by Mwenge Catholic University students who participated in the volunteering programme of teaching mathematics subject in the selected schools during the Teaching Support Programme. Teachers’ feedback, students’ feedback and the lessons learned from the math Teaching Support Programme helped the researchers confirm the effectiveness of the proposed strategies and suggest promising interventions that can help to unlock students’ potentials in mathematics.
Polydopamine nanomedicine-enabled antioxidation against senescence
Authors: Han Jiamei , Wang Jiao , Shi Hongwei , Li Qian , Zhang Shibo , Wu Hao , Li Wenjun , Zhuang Cheng , Gan Linhua , Feng Wei , Chen Yu , Brown-Borg Holly , Zhao Robert Chunhua
Published: April 2022

Senescence is a cellular response characterized by cells irreversibly stopping dividing and entering a state of permanent growth arrest. One of the underlying causes of senescence is the oxidative stress-induced damage, indicating that eliminating the reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) may be beneficial to prevent and/or alleviate senescence. Herein, we develop biocompatible ultra-small polydopamine nanoparticles (UPDA NPs) featuring broad-spectrum RONS-scavenging capacities. The UPDA NPs can restore senescence-related renal function, tissue homeostasis, fur density and motor ability in mice, potentially associated with the regulation of multiple genes involved in lipid metabolism, mitochondrial function, energy homeostasis, telomerase activity, neuroprotection, and inflammatory responses. We also demonstrate that the dietary UPDA NPs can reduce the RONS level, enhance the climbing ability and prolong the lifespan of Drosophila. Our findings reveal that the developed UPDA NPs can delay aging through RONS elimination and provide a paradigm and practical strategy for clinically treating senescence and senescence-related diseases.
Multi-institutional analysis of central nervous system germ cell tumors in patients with Down syndrome
Authors: Harris Micah K. , Graham Richard T. , Cappellano Andréa M. , Margol Ashley S. , Michaiel George , Crawford John R. , Ioakeim-Ioannidou Myrsini , Stanek Joseph R. , Liu Kevin X. , MacDonald Shannon M. , Abdelbaki Mohamed S.
Published: April 2022

Purpose
Primary germ cell tumors (GCTs) are the most common central nervous system (CNS) neoplasm in patients with Down syndrome (DS). However, a standard-of-care has not been established due to a paucity of data.
Methods
A retrospective multi-institutional analysis was conducted, in addition to a comprehensive review of the literature.
Results
Ten patients from six institutions (five USA, one Brazil) were identified, in addition to 31 patients in the literature from 1975 to 2021. Of the 41 total patients (mean age 9.9 years; 61% male), 16 (39%) had non-germinomatous germ cell tumors (NGGCTs), 16 (39%) had pure germinomas and eight (19.5%) had teratomas. Basal ganglia was the most common tumor location (n = 13; 31.7%), followed by posterior fossa (n = 7; 17%). Nine patients (22%) experienced disease relapse or progression, of which four died from tumor progression (one germinoma, three teratomas). Sixteen patients (39%) experienced treatment-related complications, of which eight (50%) died (five germinomas, three NGGCTs). Of the germinoma patients, two died from chemotherapy-related sepsis, one from post-surgery cardiopulmonary failure, one from pneumonia and one from Moyamoya following radiation-therapy (RT). Of the NGGCT patients, one died from chemotherapy-related sepsis, one from post-surgical infection and one from pneumonia following surgery/chemotherapy/RT. Three-year overall survival was 66% for all histological types – 62% germinomas, 79% for NGGCTs, and 53% for teratomas.
Conclusion
Patients with DS treated for CNS GCTs are at an increased risk of treatment-related adverse events. A different therapeutic approach may need to be considered to mitigate treatment-related complications and long-term neurocognitive sequelae.
Preoperative inflammatory markers combined with tumor stage to predict the prognosis of colorectal cancer
Authors: Li Bingbing , chen Longjiao , Guo Zhenqiang , Zheng Yihong
Published: April 2022

Purpose: To explore the role of preoperative inflammatory markers (neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, lymphocytes level) combined with tumor stage in the prognostic evaluation of colorectal cancer (CRC).Methods: A total of 70 CRC patients who were operated on between June 2016 and February 2019 were included in this study. A prognostic nomogram was established based on the integration of tumor stage prognostic factors with neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and lymphocyte level, and compared with a nomogram based only on the prognostic factors of tumor stage. Survival risk and prediction accuracy were assessed by using the Harrell's concordance index (c-index).Results: The results of univariate analysis showed that high NLR, high PLR and low lymphocytes were significantly associated with reduced overall survival (OS) [HR:2.600, 95%CI: 1.008-6.711, P=0.0482; HR: 3.912, 95%CI: 1.427-10.73, P=0.008; HR:4.197, 95%CI: 1.623-10.86, P=0.003]. Furthermore, we contrasted the prediction accuracy of the three models, in which inflammation markers combined with tumor stage prediction accuracy [C-index: 0.803,95%CI: 0.711-0.895] was higher than inflammation markers alone or tumor stage [C-index: 0.735, 95%CI: 0.623-0.847; C-index: 0.787, 95%CI: 0.709-0.865], and constructed a nomogram.Conclusion: Preoperative inflammatory markers combined with tumor stage can better predict the prognosis of patients with colorectal cancer compared with inflammatory markers or tumor stage alone.
Foreground Segmentation via Fusion using for Low Illumination Scene
Authors: Li Yang
Published: April 2022

Foreground segmentation (FS) plays a fundamental and important role in computer vision. In recent years, scholars have put forward many effective methods. However, these methods are limited in low illumination scenes. In order to improve the performance of FS in low illumination scene, a simple but effective method is proposed via feature extraction and RGB-D camera. Firstly, the coined Iterated Robust CUR (IRCUR) is used to get candidate foreground for depth image sequence. At the same time, the RGB image sequence is segmented using the simple linear iterative clustering (SLIC). Then, feature extraction is performed on the candidate matrix region corresponding to the super-pixel block. Then, the neural network is trained by using the acquired super-pixel features. Experiments show that the average F-measure value of this method is 35% higher than that of other methods only based on RGB images.
Patient positioning during Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy for distal ureteric stone: transgluteal vs transabdominal approach
Authors: Boyarsky Leonid , Lorber Amitay , Yutkin Vladimir , Gofrit Ofer , Duvdevani Mordechai
Published: April 2022

ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and the safety of transabdominal versus the transgluteal approach during extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) for distal ureteral calculi.Material and methodsRetrospective analysis of 146 patients with a single distal ureteric stone, who underwent SWL in supine position, was performed. Stone dimensions, density, and the skin to stone distance (SSD) were obtained from preoperative computer tomography. In 76 cases, the procedure was performed using a transabdominal approach (Group 1). In 67 cases, SWL was performed via transgluteal approach, with shockwave source being placed below the patient (Group2). Stone-free rate (SFR), need for stenting, auxiliary procedures and complications rate was assessed for each group.ResultsDemographic characteristics and stone features were similar in both groups. The mean stone size was 6.14 (3.4-11.2) mm in group 1 and 6.17 (3.1-15.8) mm in group 2. The skin to stone distance was 114.23 ± 26.83 mm and 103.84 ± 14.69 mm for Group 1 and Group 2 respectively (p=0.004). The SFR was 54% and 85% for transabdominal and transgluteal approaches, respectively. (p=0.0004). Ureteral stenting was performed in 16% of transabdominal and in 4% of transgluteal interventions (p=0.03). Auxiliary intervention was performed in 25% of group 1 patients and in 8% of group 2. The complication rate was 16% and 7% for transabdominal and transgluteal and approaches, respectively. No serious postoperative complications were observed.ConclusionSupine, transgluteal position SWL for the distal ureteral stone had a higher stone-free-rate, lower complications rate and lower need stenting for additional procedures.
Optimization of Mechanical Design of Bladeless Wind Turbine in Electricity Fulfilment in Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia
Authors: Ramadhany Muhammad Farhan , Kusuma Theo Aden , Chelsie Yessika Natalia , Adhi Ganda Satria
Published: April 2022

The current government's goal is the realization of an even distribution of the electrification ratio in Indonesia. However, in 2018 the electrification ratio in NTT only reached 62.07%. One of the solutions offered is the implementation of PLTB based on Bladeless Wind Turbine (BWT). BWT is a type of PLTB that can work optimally in areas with wind speeds of 3 to d. 8 m/s, which is still above the NTT average wind speed of 2.3 m/s. This study aims to optimize the mechanical design of BWT with shape and size parameters based on the manipulation of the coefficient of friction through CFD simulations that can work optimally according to wind speed in NTT. In this study, 3 design variations were used, namely Initial Design, Modified Design 1, and Modified Design 2. Based on the research that has been done, MD2 has better results than MD1 and ID, and it can be said that MD2 can work optimally in wind speed areas. low. So MD2 is a mechanical design model that is very suitable to be applied in NTT and is expected to be a recommendation in making masts for BWT-based PLTB in Indonesia.
Dynamics of the order parameter statistics in the long range Ising model
Authors: Ranabhat Nishan , Collura Mario
Published: April 2022

We study the relaxation of the local ferromagnetic order in the
transverse field quantum Ising chain with power-law decaying
interactions \sim 1/r^\alpha∼1/rα.
We prepare the system in the GHZ state and study the time evolution of
the probability distribution function (PDF) of the order parameter
within a block of \ellℓ
when quenching the transverse field. The model is known to support long
range order at finite temperature for \alpha\leq 2.0α≤2.0.
In this regime, quasi-localized topological magnetic defects are
expected to strongly affect the equilibration of the full probability
distribution. We highlight different dynamical regimes where
gaussification mechanism may be slowed down by confinement and
eventually breaks. We further study the PDF dynamics induced by changing
the effective dimensionality of the system; we mimic this by quenching
the range of the interactions. As a matter of fact, the behavior of the
system crucially depends on the value of \alphaα
governing the unitary evolution.
CLINICAL EXPRESSION OF TH17 RELATED CYTOKINESIN ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA PATIENTS: A PROSPECTIVE DESCRIPTIVE STUDY
Authors:   Clinical and Medical Affairs, Guangzhou Magpie Pharmaceuticals CO., LTD, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510627, China., Dhakal Dilip , Kunwar Lokendra ,   Department of Internal Medicine, The First Teaching Hospital of China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei Province, 443002, China.
Published: April 2022

Background: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a hematological neoplasm that affects adults of all ages and accounts for 1-2% of malignancies worldwide. T- cell function is significantly impaired in AML patients. Increasing evidence states that a recently identified subtype of CD4 + T cells called T helper 17(Th17) is associated with the pathogenesis of AML. Aim: This study aims to estimate the concentration of Th 17 related cytokines IL-23 and IL-17 in the plasma samples diagnosed with AML and to assess their clinical value in the prognosis of AML. Methods: This study includes 31 patients who were newly diagnosed with AML. Similarly, 21 healthy subjects were selected for normal control group. After two courses of induction chemotherapy 22 patients achieved complete remission (CR), whereas 9 patients failed to achieve CR. IL-23 and IL-17 plasma levels were measured using ELISA kits. Results: The IL-23 and IL-17 plasma levels in the newly diagnosed group were significantly higher than the CR and control group. Similarly, after two courses of standard chemotherapy, the IL-23 and IL-17 expression levels in the non-remission (NR) group were also much higher than in the CR and control group. No significant differences in the expression of IL-23 and IL-17 between CR and control groups were found. In AML patients, a significant positive correlation was found between IL-23 and IL-17. Conclusion: The IL-23 and IL-17 plasma levels correlate with the progression of AML, which may express clinical significance in the prognosis and therapeutic evaluation of AML.
EFFECTIVENESS OF RESIN INFILTRATION IN MANAGEMENT OF POST ORTHODONTIC WHITE SPOT LESIONS - A CLINICAL STUDY
Authors:   Senior Resident, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, SCB Dental College and Hospital, Cuttack, Odisha., Solaman Simon Louis , Karthikeyan A. ,   Post Graduate Student, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, SCB Dental College and Hospital, Cuttack, odisha., C.A Akhil ,   Post Graduate Student, Department of Public Health Dentistry, SCB Dental College And Hospital, Cuttack, Odisha., Philip Shilpa ,   MDS, Department of Periodontology.
Published: April 2022

Objective: To assess the effectiveness and durability of resin infiltration (ICON, DMG, Hamburg, Germany) in the management of post orthodontic white spot lesions. Material & Methods: A clinical trial was conducted among 30 children who had undergone fixed orthodontic therapy presented with white spot lesions (WSLs) on maxillary or mandibular incisors and canines after debonding. Identification of WSLs was done with International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) II criteria. The clinical photographs recorded were used to measure the size of lesion. The color assessment of the lesion and sound adjacent enamel was recorded by using spectrophotometer. Area of the lesion was calculated using Image analyzing software. The selected samples were treated with Resin infiltration- Icon, DMG, Germany, The WSLs were evaluated immediately following resin infiltration, 1, 3, 6 and 12 months. Results: There was significant reduction in lesion area, and improvement in color of white spot lesions treated with resin infiltration. Conclusion: Resin Infiltration have desired and durable esthetic improvement in terms of reduction in the area as well as color of post orthodontic white spot lesions.
Effect of crises on human resources management in small and medium enterprises: Evidence from manufacturing industry in the Czech Republic
Authors: Hoke Eva , Peterek Kamil , Vichova Katerina , Taraba Pavel
Published: April 2022

The current turbulent times have never been so demanding to adapt to ever-changing conditions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) form the cornerstone of the economy. Moreover, they are the driving force of economic processes in all countries. Therefore, this paper aims to empirically map and identify the causes of the crisis and statistically verify how these crises affect the personnel measures taken and human resource management (HRM) in SMEs. The chi-square test and Cramer’s coefficient were used to verify the statistical dependences of research questions and hypotheses. A statistically significant impact of external economic influences on enterprises’ activities was empirically confirmed (59%). It was proved that nowadays, the most important external factor influencing the activities of enterprises in the market is the COVID-19 pandemic. The study also focused on the personnel measures taken during the crisis. It was confirmed that small businesses apply alternative personnel measures, namely reducing variable wage components before radical redundancies.
AcknowledgmentThis study was supported by the project DKRVO Tomas Bata University in Zlín – Risk management in logistics – RVO/FLKŘ/2021/03, Faculty of Logistics and Crisis Management, and project GAAA – Project risk management in the conditions of SMEs in the Czech Republic – GA/16/2019.
Strategic Opportunities of Libraries in the Era of Digitalization and Experience Economy
Authors: Vlasyuk Lyudmila , Chotua Ilona , Khvorostyanaya Anna
Published: April 2022

Introduction. Modern libraries do their best to increase public access to relevant information and knowledge with the help of modern digital technologies. Libraries supported by national governments and international non-governmental organizations provide the development of all sectors of society. Therefore, new opportunities for libraries are an important strategic task both for the state and the libraries themselves. The current global practices of diversifying library activities proved quite effective as they meet the challenges of digitalization and experience economy. However, they should be implemented with respect to the national specifics of the domestic library system. Study objects and methods. The present research was based on the theory and methodology of strategizing developed by V.L. Kvint, Foreign Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Honored Worker of the Higher School of the Russian Federation. His scientific theses have been successfully implemented in a number of regional and sectoral strategies. According to the general methodology of strategizing, any search for new opportunities should be preceded by a detailed analysis of global, sectoral, and regional trends. Results and discussion. The present strategic analysis of trends and forecasts for the library industry development in Russia and worldwide revealed a number of unique opportunities, which allow libraries to fit into the life of modern society and endow them with such socially significant functions as education, enlightenment, and promotion of cultural and moral values among young readers. However, the window of opportunities is always short-lived: the libraries should seize the moment to ensure their systematic and progressive development, which is possible only through the development of an effective strategy. Conclusion. The article introduces unique strategic opportunities for the development of the library system in Russia. The authors analyzed the best practices applied by famous libraries in their search for new roles and the domestic library industry in order to determine the strategic directions for the library development in the era of digitalization and experience economy.
Contact stabilization process for hospital wastewater treatment: effects of colloidal organic matter
Authors: Maleki Shahrzad , Momeni Yasaman , Monajemi Parjang
Published: April 2022

In this study, the treatability of hospital wastewater was investigated using a contact stabilization process on a laboratory scale. A detention time of one hour was selected for sludge settling and separation of treated effluent, and removal efficiency was measured at contact times of 30, 60, and 90 min, and stabilization times of 4.5 and 5.5 h. Based on the different detention times, 6 series of experiments were designed. Results showed that after an initial rapid COD removal in the first 30 min, COD values fluctuate in the time range of 30–90 min. However, in the case where COD values reduce in the second stage, this recovery is negligible; thus, the time of 30 min is considered as the optimal detention time for the contact reactor. Sludge volume index (SVI) values of 119.20 and 109.17 mL/g were obtained for stabilization times of 4.5 and 5.5 h, respectively. Therefore, the longer the stabilization time, the closer the SVI is to 100 mL/g. Moreover, lower settled sludge volume (SSV) value at 5.5 h of stabilization shows better characteristics compared to 4.5 h of stabilization. Furthermore, COD removal efficiency at the optimum contact time is higher when 5.5 h is selected for stabilization.
olimpiai reformcsomag indokoltsága jó gyakorlatok alapján
Authors: Csiza Marton
Published: April 2022

Az ötkarikás játékok mindig a sport és a teljesítmény csúcsát jelentette. Az újkori olimpiák négy évente kerülnek megrendezésre, a helyszínt a jelentkező városok közül választják ki. Kutatásomban arra voltam kíváncsi, mi az oka a rendezési kedv csökkenésének. Ennek megválaszolása érdekében megvizsgáltam 2 sikeresnek mondott Olimpiát (2000 Sydney, 2012 London), annak reményében, hogy be tudok azonosítani más rendező országok számára is adaptálható sikertényezőket. Szekunder kutatást végeztem, áttekintettem a kapcsolódó nemzetközi- és hazai kutatásokat, az elérhető gazdasági adatokat. A dokumentumelemzés során megállapítottam, hogy az utóbbi két-három évtizedben a rendezés várható költségei jelentősen megnőttek, jellemző az alul tervezés. A kutatás eredményeképp megállapítottam, hogy a sikeres szervezés legfontosabb pillérei a megfelelő szervezőbizottság, a mindenre kiterjedő lehetőség és kockázat elemzés, a pontos tervezés, a tervezés során a fenntarthatóság szem előtt tartása, a folyamatos kontrolling a költségek felett, a magánszektor általi támogatottság, az önkéntesek munkája.
Nemzetközi jégkorong egyesületek CSR tevékenységei
Authors: Márton Laura
Published: April 2022

Nemzetközi viszonylatban elmondható, hogy napjainkra a társadalmi felelősségvállalás (corporate social responsibility – CSR) egyre nagyobb hangsúlyt kap a sportszervezeteknél. Ezzel párhuzamosan, folyamatosan nő azon nemzetközi kutatások és tanulmányok köre, melyek a CSR koncepció gyakorlatba való megjelenését vizsgálják a sportban.

Jelen tanulmány célja, hogy szakértői interjúk segítségével bemutassa, a CSR filozófia helyét, szerepét és gyakorlati megjelenését a sportban és egyes régre gyökerező, jégkorong kultúrával rendelkező finn és svéd jégkorong egyesületek esetében. Választ kaphatunk arra, hogy miként integrálták mindennapi működésükbe a környezetvédelmi tevékenységeket és a társadalom segítését. Külföldi jó gyakorlatokat olvashatunk, melyek alapján ez a tanulmány segítséget nyújthat hazai sportegyesületeknek, CSR tevékenységük kialakításához.
Konstrukciós megoldások az utoléréses balesetek következményeinek csökkentésére
Authors: Kertész József , Dr. Kovács Tünde
Published: April 2022

A baleseti statisztikákat vizsgálva azt tapasztalhatjuk, hogy a közlekedés biztonság fokozása egy indokolt mérnöki tevékenység. A közúti forgalomban részt vevő járművek darabszámának évről-évre történő szignifikáns növekedését a városi infrastruktúra és úthálózat gyakran nem tudja már lekövetni. Ezért a növekvő jármű darabszám természetesen magával vonja a közúti balesetek számának növekvő tendenciáját is. A jármű-konstrukciós ütközésbiztonság fokozás célja, hogy a növekvő balesetszám ellenére a személyi sérüléssel járó esetek számát csökkentse.  A statisztikák szerint a balesetek jelentős része városban és az elővárosi szakaszokon történik. Ezen balesetek jelentős hányadát az utol-éréses balesetek adják. Jelen tanulmány az utol-éréses balesetek következményeinek csökkentése érdekében alkalmazott konstrukciós lehetőségeket vizsgálja, első sorban a vétlen jármű és utasai védelme érdekében létrehozott technológiákra fókuszálva. A jelenleg alkalmazott technológiák mellett jövőbemutató lehetséges megoldások és konstrukciós lehetőségek is bemutatásra kerülnek. A fejlesztés és kutatás nem koncentrálódhat csak az ütközésbiztonság fokozására, figyelembe kell venni a jármű tömegének optimalizációját is. Ezen látszólag ellentétes követelmények teljesítése csak új anyagok alkalmazásával, meglévő anyagok integrációjával lehetséges. Ezért a tanulmány a járművek gyűrődő zónáiban alkalmazott fémhabok optimálisabb kihasználásával is foglalkozik. Továbbá megfogalamzásra kerül egy, a Mercedes által kifejlesztett Pre Safe Plus® rendszeren alapuló optimalizált fékasszisztensi megoldás az ütközési energia nagyobb mértékű abszorbciója érdekében.
Long Container Dwell Time at Seaport Terminals: An Investigation Study from a Consignee Perspective
Authors: Dr. Menyhárt József , Ewamer Ammar Gamal Mohamed Khlil
Published: April 2022

Abstract. Many companies are concerned about the problem of increasing average dwell time for their import containers at the port of the final destination and therefore incurring additional shipping costs in form of demurrage charges for the port administration and detention charges for the shipping line. Previous studies have addressed this topic by analyzing terminal operations and evaluated its effects on port productivity and competitiveness; however few studies have explicitly explored long container dwell time causes from a consignee perspective. This research aims to identify the causes of long dwell time for the import containers at port storage yards for one of the leading FMCG companies in Jordan. To that end, the data of import containers whose stay at the terminal exceeded the free storage days in the period between 2019 and 2020 were collected by referring to the set of shipping documents and reviewing the correspondences between the consignee and other parties in the supply chain. Based on the timelines that have been analyzed for each case of delay to the collection of shipping documents in consideration with the payment terms, as well as the clearance and delivery timelines, ten causes for the long container dwell time have been identified and classified into three main categories according to the types of flow in the supply chain; five causes related to information flow, two causes related to cash flow, and three causes related to physical flow. The impact of these causes has been evaluated using the demurrage and detention charges as a measure indicator and the findings of this research have also revealed that the causes related to cash flow have a greater impact than the other types of causes.
Walk Awhile in My Shoes:
Operating Room (OR) freshmen's perception of
Near-peer shadowing program (Preprint)
Authors: Shahbazi Fatemeh , Sayarifard Azadeh , Gruppen Larry , Khabaz Mafinejad Mahboobeh
Published: April 2022

BACKGROUND

The key challenge for Operating Room (OR) students is to understand the relation between preclinical and clinical stages. The near-peer shadowing program through linking lowerclassmen with upperclassmen connects preclinical and clinical phases of the curriculum.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed at studying perceptions and experiences of OR freshmen who participated in a near-peer shadowing program

METHODS

This study used a mixed method in the form of an embedded design. All students in the class were invited to participate. . The statistical population included all first-year OR students in undergraduate program of Nursing and Midwifery school of Zahedan and Paramedical School of Zabol. In total, 50 OR freshmen entered this study. The program was evaluated quantitatively using a questionnaire and qualitatively through focus groups. Quantitative data were collected through a researcher-made questionnaire to assess students’ perception regarding the near-peer shadowing program. We used SPSS software version 26 to compute descriptive statistics. Qualitative data were analyzed via conventional content analysis to augment the quantitative data

RESULTS

The majority (58%) of students considered the shadowing program beneficial, 70% agreed that the program was effective in enhancing their academic motivation for deeper and more practical learning, and 78% believed that the program increased their knowledge regarding their future profession and enhanced their interest in it. The qualitative content analysis extracted three main categories: (i) learning with a shadower: an opportunity to move beyond individual learning, (ii) situational learning: an opportunity to move beyond abstract learning, (iii) reflective learning: an opportunity to move beyond observation

CONCLUSIONS

By familiarizing students with the OR profession through shadowing program and early confrontation with OR environment, they gained more reasonable and comprehensive knowledge of their academic field of study, they learned new topics more straightforwardly, and they had more effective communication and interaction with other students. The shadowing program provided several opportunities for freshmen: (i) presence in the OR environment and clinical setting through accompanying seniors, (ii) upgrade freshmen’s rudimentary knowledge of their study field, and (iii) increase their motivation towards OR-related profession, and (iv) efficient approach to enhance collaborative and interactive learning in clinical setting. The shadowing program can be adjusted and adopted for other paramedical disciplines.
Efficacy of the Aim2Be Intervention in Changing Lifestyle Behaviors Among Adolescents With Overweight and Obesity: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Tugault-Lafleur Claire N , De-Jongh González Olivia , Macdonald Janice , Bradbury Jennifer , Warshawski Tom , Ball Geoff D C , Morrison Katherine , Ho Josephine , Hamilton Jill , Buchholz Annick , Mâsse Louise
Published: April 2022

BACKGROUND

Aim2Be is a gamified lifestyle app designed to promote lifestyle behavior changes among Canadian adolescents and their families.

OBJECTIVE

The primary aim was to test the efficacy of the Aim2Be app with support from a live coach to reduce weight outcomes (BMI Z score [zBMI]) and improve lifestyle behaviors among adolescents with overweight and obesity and their parents versus a waitlist control group over 3 months. The secondary aim was to compare health trajectories among waitlist control participants over 6 months (before and after receiving access to the app), assess whether support from a live coach enhanced intervention impact, and evaluate whether the app use influenced changes among intervention participants.

METHODS

A 2-arm parallel randomized controlled trial was conducted from November 2018 to June 2020. Adolescents aged 10 to 17 years with overweight or obesity and their parents were randomized into an intervention group (Aim2Be with a live coach for 6 months) or a waitlist control group (Aim2Be with no live coach; accessed after 3 months). Adolescents’ assessments at baseline and at 3 and 6 months included measured height and weight, 24-hour dietary recalls, and daily step counts measured with a Fitbit. Data on self-reported physical activity, screen time, fruit and vegetable intake, and sugary beverage intake of adolescents and parents were also collected.

RESULTS

A total of 214 parent-child participants were randomized. In our primary analyses, there were no significant differences in zBMI or any of the health behaviors between the intervention and control groups at 3 months. In our secondary analyses, among waitlist control participants, zBMI (P=.02), discretionary calories (P=.03), and physical activity outside of school (P=.001) declined, whereas daily screen time increased (P<.001) after receiving access to the app compared with before receiving app access. Adolescents randomized to Aim2Be with live coaching reported more time being active outside of school compared with adolescents who used Aim2Be with no coaching over 3 months (P=.001). App use did not modify any changes in outcomes among adolescents in the intervention group.

CONCLUSIONS

The Aim2Be intervention did not improve zBMI and lifestyle behaviors in adolescents with overweight and obesity compared with the waitlist control group over 3 months. Future studies should explore the potential mediators of changes in zBMI and lifestyle behaviors as well as predictors of engagement.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03651284; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/study/NCT03651284

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

RR2-10.1186/s13063-020-4080-2
App Design Features Important for Diabetes Self-management as Determined by the Self-Determination Theory on Motivation: Content Analysis of Survey Responses From Adults Requiring Insulin Therapy (Preprint)
Authors: Fu Helen N C , Wyman Jean F , Peden-McAlpine Cynthia J , Draucker Claire Burke , Schleyer Titus , Adam Terrence J
Published: April 2022

BACKGROUND

Using a diabetes app can improve glycemic control; however, the use of diabetes apps is low, possibly due to design issues that affect patient motivation.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to describes how adults with diabetes requiring insulin perceive diabetes apps based on 3 key psychological needs (competence, autonomy, and connectivity) described by the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) on motivation.

METHODS

This was a qualitative analysis of data collected during a crossover randomized laboratory trial (N=92) testing 2 diabetes apps. Data sources included (1) observations during app testing and (2) survey responses on desired app features. Guided by the SDT, coding categories included app functions that could address psychological needs for motivation in self-management: competence, autonomy, and connectivity.

RESULTS

Patients described design features that addressed needs for competence, autonomy, and connectivity. To promote competence, electronic data recording and analysis should help patients track and understand blood glucose (BG) results necessary for planning behavior changes. To promote autonomy, BG trend analysis should empower patients to set safe and practical personalized behavioral goals based on time and the day of the week. To promote connectivity, app email or messaging function could share data reports and communicate with others on self-management advice. Additional themes that emerged are the top general app designs to promote positive user experience: patient-friendly; automatic features of data upload; voice recognition to eliminate typing data; alert or reminder on self-management activities; and app interactivity of a sound, message, or emoji change in response to keeping or not keeping BG in the target range.

CONCLUSIONS

The application of the SDT was useful in identifying motivational app designs that address the psychological needs of competence, autonomy, and connectivity. User-centered design concepts, such as being patient-friendly, differ from the SDT because patients need a positive user experience (ie, a technology need). Patients want engaging diabetes apps that go beyond data input and output. Apps should be easy to use, provide personalized analysis reports, be interactive to affirm positive behaviors, facilitate data sharing, and support patient-clinician communication.
Digital Ties for Older Adults during Visitation Restrictions in Long-term Care Facilities: A Systematic Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Lemaire Célia , Humbert Christophe , Sueur Cédric , Racin Céline
Published: April 2022

BACKGROUND

Digital technologies were implemented to address long-term care facility residents’ disrupted socialization needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. A literature review regarding this topic is needed to inform public policy, facility’s managers, family caregivers, and nurses/allies health professionals involved in mediating the use of digital devices for resident’s social ties.

OBJECTIVE

Our study outlines key concepts, methodologies, results, issues, and gaps in articles published during pandemic-related visitation restrictions.

METHODS

Following the PRISMA-ScR protocol, we conducted a systematic scoping review of articles published in peer-reviewed journals from early 2020 to end of June 2021, when the most stringent restrictions were in place. Among 763 screened articles, 29 met our selection criteria.

RESULTS

The results address three main aspects: the impact and expectations of digital technologies on health and quality of life, people involved in the exchanges, and limitations preventing significant contact. The findings highlight the plurality of ties to consider, show the need to support both face-to-face and remote contact, evaluate their complementarity, and outline emerging avenues to enable meaningful remote social ties.

CONCLUSIONS

To go beyond the digital solutionism risk, future research and public policies should consider the holistic impact on health regarding the implementation of digital technologies, including the meaning residents give to interpersonal exchanges and the organizational constraints.
Assessing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Insomnia to Improve Sleep Outcomes in Individuals with Concussion (SLiC): A Randomized Delayed Clinical Trial Protocol (Preprint)
Authors: Ludwig Rebecca , Rippee Michael , D’Silva Linda , Radel Jeff , Eakman Aaron , Morris Jill , Drerup Michelle , Siengsukon Catherine
Published: April 2022

BACKGROUND

Sleep disturbances post-concussion have been associated with more frequent and severe concussion symptoms and may contribute to poorer recovery. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for insomnia, yet it remains unclear if this treatment method is effective in improving sleep outcomes and reducing concomitant post-concussion symptoms in individuals’ post-concussion.

OBJECTIVE

The hypotheses for this study are 1. CBT-I will improve sleep outcomes and 2. CBT-I will improve concomitant post-concussion

METHODS

Forty individuals who are ≥four weeks post-concussion injury and have insomnia symptoms will be enrolled in this randomized clinical trial. Participants will be randomized into either: 1. A group that starts a 6-week CBT-I program immediately after baseline or 2. A wait-list control group that starts CBT-I following a 6-week waiting period. All participants will be reassessed after 6, 12, and 18 weeks. Standardized assessments measuring sleep outcomes, post-concussion symptoms, and mood will be used. T-tests and linear regression will be used for statistical analyses.

RESULTS

It is anticipated that participants will reduce insomnia symptoms and post-concussion symptoms following CBT-I and will maintain these improvements for at least 12 weeks. Additionally, there will be a positive correlation between sleep and post-concussion symptoms.

CONCLUSIONS

Successful completion of this pilot study will allow for a better understanding of the treatment of insomnia and post-concussion symptoms in individuals following a concussion.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04885205
Akuntansi Aset Biologis: Perlukah Adopsi International Public Sector Accounting Standard (IPSAS) 27 dalam Standar Akuntansi Pemerintahan
Authors: Natasari Dina , Wulandari Rizky
Published: April 2022

merupakan negara yang terletak di daerah khatulistiwa sehingga sangat cocok untuk aktivitasagrikultur. Banyak pihak yang terlibat dalam aktivitas ini. Tidak hanya perseorangan, sektor swasta dansektor publik, dalam hal ini pemerintah daerah, juga terlibat dalam kegiatan yang berhubungan denganaktivitas agrikultur. Semakin meningkatnya aktivitas agrikultur, membuat peningkatan perhatian akan semakinpentingnya ketentuan yang khusus mengatur tentang Akuntansi Agrikultur, khususnya aset biologis. Aset biologismeliputi tanaman dan hewan yang mengalami transformasi biologis. Karena adanya transformasi tersebut,tidak seharusnya aset disajikan dengan nilai tetap. Penelitian ini ini bertujuan untuk meneliti apakah StandarAkuntansi Pemerintahan (SAP) yang digunakan sebagai pedoman untuk praktik akuntansi di sektor pemerintahanperlu untuk mengadopsi International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) 27 Agriculture. Penelitiandilakukan dengan melakukan studi literatur atas berbagai penelitian dan teori yang terkait dengan bagaimanaakuntansi aset biologis yang dilakukan oleh sektor pemerintahan. Sampai dengan saat penelitian dilakukan,SAP belum mengatur secara khusus bagaimana perlakukan untuk aset biologis. Aset biologis disajikan dalamlaporan keuangan sebagai bagian dari aset tetap sehingga perlakuannya mengikuti perlakuan untuk aset tetap.Transformasi biologis yang dialami oleh aset biologis tidak dipertimbangkan untuk menyesuaikan nilai yangtersaji pada laporan keuangan. Penelitian ini menyarankan SAP sebaiknya mengadopsi IPSAS 27 Agriculturagar terdapat ketentuan yang jelas bagaimana aset biologis harus diukur, dinilai, dan disajikan dalam laporankeuangan sehingga penyajian wajar sesuai dengan karakteristik aset biologis yang berbeda dengan aset tetap.