bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
UX AND UI DESIGN IN WEB DEVELOPMENT: FEATURES, BENEFITS AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Authors: Пащенко Оксана Ивановна , Тарнавская Ольга Александровна
Published: August 2022

Одним из основных этапов при разработке любого проекта в сети Интернет является создание дизайна. Создание дизайна представляет собой процесс, в котором учитываются различные требования не только художественного, но и технического характера. В статье раскрыты особенности использования UX и UI дизайнов в веб разработках.

One of the main stages in the development of any project on the Internet is the creation of a design. Creating a design is a process that takes into account various requirements, not only artistic, but also technical. The article reveals the features of using UX and UI designs in web development.
THE NUMBER OF STAFF AT THE ENTERPRISE AND METHODS OF ITS PLANNING
Authors: Зиновьева Елена Юрьевна , Заступов Андрей Владимирович
Published: August 2022

В данной статье изучено понятие численность персонала. Приведены основные факторы и принципы, влияющие на планирование численности сотрудников. Так же в статье рассмотрены методы для расчета персонала на предприятии.

This article examines the concept of the number of personnel. The main factors and principles influencing the planning of the number of employees are given. The article also discusses methods for calculating personnel at the enterprise.
STRATEGIES FOR TRANSLATING QUEEN ELIZABETH'S SPEECH IN THE FILM TEXT OF THE BRITISH TV SERIES «THE CROWN» INTO RUSSIAN
Authors: Магомедова Шуайнат Магомедовна
Published: August 2022

В статье рассматриваются стратегии и тактики перевода, использованные при переводе речи королевы Елизаветы II в дубляже и субтитрах, а так же рассматриваются особенности королевской речи.

The article discusses the strategies and tactics of translation used in the translation of the speech of Queen Elizabeth II in dubbing and subtitles, as well as the features of the royal speech.
ANALYSIS OF REGIONAL BRANDS IN CENTRAL RUSSIA
Authors: Раменская Алина Владимировна , Крипак Елена Михайловна , Бондаренко Татьяна Евгеньевна , Шаркова Анна Анатольевна
Published: August 2022

В статье приведены результаты исследования, посвященного региональным брендам центральной России. Проведен анализ популярности региональных брендов с использованием Google Trends. На основе таблицы множественных ответов построена карта соответствий, позволяющая выявить ключевые особенности отдельных брендов для респондентов.

The article presents the results of a study on regional brands in central Russia. The analysis of the popularity of regional brands using Google Trends is carried out. Based on the table of multiple responses, a correspondence map is constructed, which allows identifying the key features of individual brands for respondents.
FEATURES OF INVENTORY ACCOUNTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LATEST LEGISLATIVE CHANGES
Authors: Черношвец Снежана Викторовна , Дрожжина Инна Викторовна
Published: August 2022

Изменения в российской экономике закономерно ведут к максимальному приближению отечественного бухгалтерского учета к международным стандартам финансовой отчетности. Так в 2019 году был разработан ФСБУ 5/2019 «Запасы», во многом изменивший подход к учету запасов. В связи с чем возникает необходимость рассмотрения особенностей применения данного стандарта на практике.

Changes in the Russian economy naturally lead to the maximum approximation of domestic accounting to international financial reporting standards. So in 2019, the FAS 5/2019 "Reserves" was developed, which largely changed the approach to inventory accounting. In this connection, there is a need to consider the specifics of the application of this standard in practice.
OPTOELECTRONIC MUSIC TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: Остудин Андрей Андреевич , Микаева Светлана Анатольевна
Published: August 2022

Авторы описывают технологию оптоэлектронных приборов и их звукоизвлечение. Показана работа прототипа звукоснимателя на основе фотосветодиодных пар.

The authors describe the technology of optoelectronic devices and their sound production. The work of a prototype pickup based on photo-diode pairs is shown.
DEVELOPMENT OF AN AGENT MODEL OF A QUEUING SYSTEM IN THE ANYLOGIC ENVIRONMENT ON THE EXAMPLE OF A GAS STATION
Authors: Белякова Анна Юрьевна , Бузина Татьяна Сергеевна
Published: August 2022

В статье представлена агентная модель автозаправочной станции, разработанная в среде имитационного моделирования Anylogic, рассмотрены этапы ее разработки, проведен эксперимент работы модели.

The article presents an agent model of a gas station developed in the Anylogic simulation environment, the stages of its development are considered, an experiment of the model operation is carried out.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Authors: Большаков Илья Александрович , Микаева Светлана Анатольевна
Published: August 2022

Авторами рассмотрены полезные свойства от использования искусственного интеллекта в общественном транспорте. Описаны возможности оптимизации и максимизации эффективности общественного транспорта, посредством анализа с помощью интеллектуальных данных, собранных умными камерами и системами видеонаблюдения.

The authors consider the useful properties of the use of artificial intelligence in public transport. The possibilities of optimizing and maximizing the efficiency of public transport are described by analyzing with the help of intelligent data collected by smart cameras and video surveillance systems.
STUDY OF WOOD ADHESIVES ON THE BONDING PROPERTIES IN SOLID AND HOLLOW GLULAM BEAMS OF PINUS RADIATA
Authors: NÚÑEZ-DECAP MARIO , PÉREZ-SOTO GUSTAVO , OPAZO-VEGA ALEXANDER , MOYA-ROJAS BORIS , VIDAL-VEGA MARCELA
Published: August 2022

The aim of this research was study of polyurethane (PUR), isocyanate polymer emulsions (EPI) and melamine-urea-formaldehyde (MUF) adhesives, on the bonding properties of solid and hollow glulam beams of Pinus radiata. The thermomechanical analysis (DMA) of theadhesives was carried out to evaluate their stiffness and reactivity. Glulam beams were evaluated by a bending test. The quality of the bonding was evaluated by resistance to shear anddelamination. The morphology of the bonding was studied by microscopy. The DMA study showed that the MUF adhesive had the highest level of stiffness and reactivity. The results of the bending test showed that the highest modulus of rupture results were obtained in solid and hollow laminated beams with MUF adhesive, achieving increases of 30% over the PUR adhesive. The lowest delamination results were obtained in solid glulam beams with MUF and EPI adhesives, while the highest results were 32% and 47% for the PUR adhesive. Finally, glulam beams manufactured with MUF adhesive presented the best performance and results.
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF ROOF SLOPE INFLUENCE ON MATERIAL CONSUMPTION IN TIMBER HOWE-TYPE TRUSSES
Authors: MENEZES ISABELLA SILVA , FRAGA IURI FAZOLIN , MORATO DE MORAES MATHEUS HENRIQUE , CHRISTOFORO ANDRÉ LUIS , RESENDE MASCARENHAS FERNANDO JÚNIOR , SCHMITT CAVALHEIRO RAQUEL , ROCCO LAHR FRANCISCO ANTONIO , CHAHUD EDUARDO , MELGAÇO NUNES BRANCO LUIZ ANTÔNIO , FERREIRA DOS SANTOS HERISSON
Published: August 2022

In Brazil, some tile manufacturers have proposed a 10% (5.5°) slope between chords to minimize timber consumption. However, after simulating 21 slopes from 7% (4°) to 27% (15°), it was discovered that the axial strengths are inversely proportional to the slope, creating overly large dimensions for the bars competing for support. The results were obtained using software developed following the guidelines specified in the revised version of the ABNT NBR 7190 (2022) standard. Finally, it was found that the minimum slope until no reinforcement is needed for the string bars is 16% (9°).
THE CHANGES IN THE SURFACE OF FLAT PRESSED WOOD-PLASTIC COMPOSITES EXPOSED TO ARTIFICIAL WEATHERING
Authors: DURMAZ SEFA , ÖZGENÇ ÖZLEM
Published: August 2022

In this study, the wood flour content's effect on the weathering performance of flat pressed WPC was investigated. The high density polyethylene was reinforced with four different wood flour content (10%, 30%, 50%, 70%). The weathering performance of WPC was determinedby the 400 h of artificial weathering test. According to the results, the color change is inevitable aslong as the wood flour is used as filler. Surprisingly, the highest color change was obtained from WPC containing 30% WF, contrary to 70% of wood flour. Similarly, the whiteness of thesurface of WPC increased with exposure time. The photooxidation resulted in the chain scission and shorter molecules, which were observed by ATR-FTIR analysis. The changes in the intensity of characteristic polymer (2914 cm-1and 2846 cm-1) and wood peaks (1510 cm-1and 1027 cm-1) exhibited the photodegradation on WPCs' surface, which resulted in color change. Moreover, the light microscopy investigation showed surface degradation. Theextensive weathering conditions causedsurface cracks and surface roughness. The visual appearance of WPCs also demonstrated how to change the surface character of WPC during the400 h of artificial weathering. In conclusion, the increase inthe wood content increased theintensity of degradation.
PREPARATION AND PROPERTIES OF AGGLOMERATED CORK PANELS BOUND WITH CHITOSAN BINDER
Authors: XIAOZHOU SONG , GUORUI LIU , XUECHUN FENG , LI ZHANG
Published: August 2022

In this paper, acidified chitosan was used as an adhesive to prepare aldehyde-free, environmentally-friendly agglomerated cork panels by hot-pressing. After preparation, thephysical, mechanical, and the finishing properties of the chitosan-glued agglomerated cork panels were investigated. The optimal mass ratio of acetic acid solution (1wt.%) to chitosan was determined to be 30:1. The resulting hot-pressed agglomerated cork panels, which featured adensity of 0.55 g.cm-3and a thickness of 4 mm, exhibited a tensile strength of 1.70 MPa and athermal conductivity of 0.11W.m-1·K-1. The agglomerated cork panels coated with theoil-based polyurethane and water-based, acrylic-modified polyurethane paints exhibited significantly lower lightness and higher glossiness. The total color differences (ΔE*) ofboth agglomerated cork panels increased before and after finishing. The oil-based polyurethane paint coating exhibited high adhesion of paint film, reaching a level-0 adhesion, while thewater-based, acrylic-modified polyurethane paint coating achieved a level-1 adhesion. Theabrasion resistance results showed that the substrates of cork agglomerates coated two types of paint did not expose after undergoing abrasion for 100 revolutions atthe turntable speed of 60 rpm.
A NOVEL WOOD FEATURE EXTRACTION METHOD BASED ON IMPROVED BLOCKED HIGHER-ORDER LOCAL AUTO-CORRELATION
Authors: LIU ZIHAO , ZHANG SULAN , JIA XIAOJUN , YANG JUN
Published: August 2022

Traditionally, HLAC (Higher-order Local Auto-Correlation) algorithm was used to extract texture features of wood images. However, heavy memory consumption and complexity of high-order mask pattern were common in HLAC. A novel feature extraction strategy based on improved blocked higher-order local auto-correlation (IBHLAC) is proposed to circumvent these problems. Initially, sequences of the whole wood image frames, which are the grayscale treatment, were being divided into series of subdivisions vertically and horizontally. Additionally,to enhance auto-correlation ability of the proposed method, different high-order patterns of masks were rebuilt based on zero-order mask by introducing the morphology and affine transformation. Finally, time-consumption and memory occupation of related four methods were compared. Experiment results indicated IBHLAC costs less time and fewer memory consumption on the wood texture database compared with other methods, which reveal that IBHLAC is efficient.
The Impact of Ferroresonance and Low Frequency Phenomena on Power Transformers and Transmission systems
Authors: Mark Osborne  , Paul Jarman  , Charalambos Charalambous  , Zhongdong Wang
Published: August 2022

Ferroresonance is a low frequency phenomenon that can occur when one side of a double circuit transmission line connected to a transformer is switched out. This can result in the transfer of power from the adjacent circuit through mutual coupling into the de-energised circuit. This can lead to saturation of the transformer and stressing of the disconnector during opening. More typically, ferroresonance will affect control and protection functions preventing circuit operations and possibly requiring an unplanned double circuit outage to safely isolate the distressed transformer. In the UK a number of power transformers are exposed to ferroresonance and remote switching where they are connected to mesh corner and circuit tee configurations. Ferroresonance will continue for a few minutes until it can be detected and quenched. In cases where it cannot be detected, this can be much longer until the transformer is fully isolated. There are a number of ferroresonance modes, which may affect the unit differently, little is known to what degree this is damaging the transformer. This paper briefly discusses the results of system tests carried out to investigate the effect of ferroresonance and subsequent modelling work. The validation of a detailed transient model has been carried in an attempt to understand the effect of ferroresonance and quantify the energy injected into the transformer core during various ferroresonance modes. The article concentrates on the early stages of this work and the impact of ferroresonance on network infrastructure including transformers, switchgear, protection and control.
Analysis of rainfall variability and probability in Theni District, India
Authors:   Agro Climate Research Centre,  Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India-641003., DHARANI C
Published: August 2022

Crop planning based probability analysis aids in increasing production. A crop planning research was conducted in the Theni district by examining probability analysis over a 40-year period (1982-2021) using weekly and monthly rainfall data. The mean annual rainfall in the Theni district was 1100.2 mm spread over 90 rainy days. The probability study revealed that obtaining 20mm rainfall per week received for 8 weeks (38 to 45th week), which is beneficial for sowing and planting. On the other side, October had the greatest mean monthly rainfall (191.8 mm), followed by November (147.9 mm). The main crops farmed in this area are rice, sugarcane, and bananas, but they should be replaced with maize, pulses, cowpea, sorghum, ragi, and minor millets since they can grow in a shorter time period and yield higher. Key words: Rainfall, Markov chain analysis, initial and conditional probability and crop planning
The influence of platelet counts on the postoperative outcome of patients with advanced stage ovarian cancer
Authors:   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Cantacuzino” Clinical Hospital, Bucharest Romania, Ciulcu Alexandru , Bacalbasa Nicolae ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Visceral Surgery, Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania, Balescu Irina ,   PhD Student at “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Stoica Claudia ,   Department of Anatomy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Surgery, Ilfov County Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Pop Lucian ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Alessandrescu-Rusescu” National Institute of Mother and Child Care, Bucharest, Romania, Varlas Valentin ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Martac Cristina ,   Department of Anesthesiology, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania, Voichitoiu Andrei ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Alessandrescu-Rusescu” National Institute of Mother and Child Care, Bucharest, Romania, Massawi Tarig ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ilfov County Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Ovarian cancer represents one of the most aggressive gynecological malignancies which is associated with poor rates of survival especially if surgery with curative intent is not feasible. Aim: The current paper analyzes the correlation ship between the preoperative number of platelets and the perioperative outcomes of patients submitted to primary cytoreduction for ovarian cancer. Material and methods: between 2016-2018, 34 patients with advanced stage ovarian cancer were submitted to surgery; among these patients there were 21 cases with a preoperative platelet number lower than 450.000/microliter and 13 cases with higher than 450.000/microliter values. Results: higher serum levels of platelets were significantly associated with more advanced stages at the time of the diagnostic, higher tumoral burden (defined as a peritoneal cancer index higher than 20) and lower rates of complete debulking surgery. Meanwhile, these patients reported a significantly higher rate of postoperative complications. Conclusions: patients presenting a platelet number higher than 450.000/microliter are associated with worse perioperative outcomes after debulking surgery for advanced stage ovarian cancer.
Pubic bone resection as part of extended pelvic resections for locally advanced or relapsed pelvic malignancies
Authors:   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Bacalbasa Nicolae ,   Department of Visceral Surgery, Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania, Balescu Irina ,   Department of Visceral Surgery, Ponderas Academic Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Varlas Valentin ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
Published: August 2022

For a long period of time, the presence of pubic bone invasion has been considered as the sign of an unresectable lesion and therefore, the patient was further submitted to radiotherapy alone or in association with chemotherapy. Even in these conditions, during irradiation a pubo-vesical leak might develop and therefore, aggressive surgery including resection of the pubic bone might be needed. The aim of the current paper is to discuss about the indications of extended pelvic resections including pubic bone resections.
Bismuth subgallate and cervico-vaginal disorders
Authors:   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Bacalbasa Nicolae ,   Department of Visceral Surgery, Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania, Balescu Irina ,   PhD Student at “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Stoica Claudia ,   Department of Anatomy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Surgery, Ilfov County Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Pop Lucian ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ”Alessandrescu-Rusescu” National Institute of Mother and Child Care, Bucharest, Romania, Varlas Valentin ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Martac Cristina ,   Department of Anesthesiology, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania, Voichitoiu Andrei ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ”Alessandrescu-Rusescu” National Institute of Mother and Child Care, Bucharest, Romania
Published: August 2022

Bismuth subgallate represents a salt which has been widely used in the last decades in gastroenterology and otorhinolaryngology for hemostatic, astringent, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial purposes. The product seems to be efficient also in terms of inducing a more rapid wound healing stimulating all the key points of this process. Once the benefits of bismuth subgallate administration have been widely demonstrated in topical administration at the level of the postoperative wounds in oto-rhinolaryngology, it was further investigated in treating other mucosal lesions such as cervico-vaginal ones especially due to the fact that the two types of mucosa present similar features. Therefore, this bismuth salt was successfully associated in the composition of vaginal topical products with promising results. The aim of the current paper is to discuss the properties, mechanisms of action and benefits of adding bismuth subgallate in topic vaginal products.
The influence of lymphocyte to monocyte ratio on the postoperative outcome of patients diagnosed with advanced stage ovarian cancer
Authors:   Department of Surgery, “Cantacuzino” Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Petrea Sorin , Bacalbasa Nicolae ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Visceral Surgery, Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania, Balescu Irina ,   PhD Student at “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Stoica Claudia ,   Department of Anatomy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Surgery, Ilfov County Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Pop Lucian ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Alessandrescu-Rusescu” National Institute of Mother and Child Care, Bucharest, Romania, Varlas Valentin ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Martac Cristina ,   Department of Anesthesiology, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania, Voichitoiu Andrei ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Alessandrescu-Rusescu” National Institute of Mother and Child Care, Bucharest, Romania, Massawi Tarig ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ilfov County Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Ristea Alexandru ,   Department of Visceral Surgery, “Dan Setlacec” Center of Gastrointestinal Diseases and Liver Transplantation, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania
Published: August 2022

Introduction: the lymphocyte to monocyte ratio has been widely investigated in patients with different malignancies and proved to have prognostic value for both early and long-term evolution. Aim: Current paper investigates the influence of this parameter on the perioperative course of patients submitted to surgery for advanced stage ovarian cancer. Material and methods: between 2016-2018 there were 34 patients diagnosed with advanced stage ovarian cancer who were submitted to surgery with curative intent and in whom this parameter was evaluated. Results: a low rate of this parameter seemed to be significantly associated with a more advanced stage at diagnostic (p=0,002), with higher risk of the presence of lymph node metastases (p=0,003), with larger residual tumor (p=0,002). Meanwhile, patients with a lower lymphocyte to monocyte ratio usually had a higher level of CA 125, but this fact did not have statistical significance (p=0,87). Conclusions: patients with a lower lymphocyte to monocyte rate are expected to present more aggressive ovarian tumors and therefore a personalized therapeutic strategy might be needed.
The impact of preoperative platelet count in vulvar cancer patients
Authors:   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Bacalbasa Nicolae ,   Department of Visceral Surgery, Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania, Balescu Irina ,   Department of Visceral Surgery, Ponderas Academic Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Stoica Claudia ,   Department of Anatomy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Surgery, Ilfov County Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Pop Lucian ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ”Alessandrescu-Rusescu” National Institute of Mother and Child Care, Bucharest, Romania, Varlas Valentin ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Martac Cristina ,   Department of Anesthesiology, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania, Voichitoiu Andrei ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ”Alessandrescu-Rusescu” National Institute of Mother and Child Care, Bucharest, Romania, Gaspar Bogdan ,   Department of Visceral Surgery, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Visceral Surgery, Floreasca Clinical Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
Published: August 2022

The preoperative platelet count proved to be a significant prognostic factor for short term and long-term prognostic in gynecological cancers such as endometrial or ovarian cancer. However, more recently it has been supposed that this parameter could also influence the outcomes of vulvar cancer patients. The aim of the current paper is to study the influence of the preoperative platelet count on the perioperative outcomes in vulvar cancer patients submitted to surgery between June 2021 and May 2022 in “Cantacuzino” Clinical Hospital.
The effects of Curcuma longa on metabolic syndrome related to obesity
Authors:   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Bacalbasa Nicolae ,   Department of Visceral Surgery, Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania, Balescu Irina ,   Department of Visceral Surgery, Ponderas Academic Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Stoica Claudia ,   Department of Anatomy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Surgery, Ilfov County Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Pop Lucian ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ”Alessandrescu-Rusescu” National Institute of Mother and Child Care, Bucharest, Romania, Varlas Valentin ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Martac Cristina ,   Department of Anesthesiology, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania, Voichitoiu Andrei ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ”Alessandrescu-Rusescu” National Institute of Mother and Child Care, Bucharest, Romania
Published: August 2022

Once obesity has become a global health problem, the incidence of obesity related diseases also reported an increasing trend, one of the most serious such issues being represented of diabetes mellitus. Therefore it is widely known the fact that obese, diabetic patients are predisposed to the apparition of a significant number of complications, associated with significant economic impacts. The aim om the current paper is to discuss about the possible benefits of Curcuma longa administration in such patients.
Is liver resection justified for ovarian sarcoma liver metastases?
Authors:   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Bacalbasa Nicolae ,   Department of Visceral Surgery, Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania, Balescu Irina ,   Department of Visceral Surgery, Ponderas Academic Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Stoica Claudia ,   Department of Anatomy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Surgery, Ilfov County Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Pop Lucian ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ”Alessandrescu-Rusescu” National Institute of Mother and Child Care, Bucharest, Romania, Varlas Valentin ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Martac Cristina ,   Department of Anesthesiology, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania, Voichitoiu Andrei ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ”Alessandrescu-Rusescu” National Institute of Mother and Child Care, Bucharest, Romania, Gaspar Bogdan ,   Department of Visceral Surgery, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Visceral Surgery, Floreasca Clinical Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
Published: August 2022

Ovarian sarcoma represents an aggressive subtype of ovarian malignancies which is characterized by poor outcomes. However, it seems that applying the principles of radical surgery might increase the long-term outcomes especially if no residual disease is achievable. Even though, most cases will experience a recurrent disease. As expected a significant number of cases will present disseminated lesions and will be therefore submitted to palliative treatment. The aim of the current paper is to present two such cases, the first one being diagnosed with a metachronous metastatic liver lesion while the second one being diagnosed with synchronous liver metastases.
Coronavirus: introduction of the application of augmented reality to help children with disorders to overcome the phobia of contamination facing an indefinite end of the pandemic
Authors:   Research Laboratory on Disability and Social Unsuitability, LR13AS01, ISES, UMA, Tunis, Tunisia, Bali Naila , Fridhi Adel ,   Research Laboratory on Disability and Social Unsuitability, LR13AS01, ISES, UMA, Tunis, Tunisia, Hassen Zied ,   Research Laboratory on Disability and Social Unsuitability, LR13AS01, ISES, UMA, Tunis, Tunisia
Published: August 2022

Augmented reality has been increasingly used as a therapeutic tool in psychiatry. In particular, augmented reality exposure therapy (ARET) has been developed from and proposed as an alternative to standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for the treatment of phobic disorders. Using real-time 3D model and visual displays, the child is immersed in different computer-generated virtual environments designed for different types of phobia. As imaginative or in vivo exposure therapy, ARET consists in a gradual presentation of phobic stimuli. The desensitization through ARET has been found to be efficient in different types of anxiety disorder, and in particular in phobic disorders. The endeavor of this work is to examine researches done in the field of AR applied to children With Disorders. Thus, we will try to verify whether the use of these techniques makes useful or not an intervention in the case of children with disorder. The work presented aims at a reflection on the introduction of the use of AR in the treatment of these children by means of current researches. We will also observe, throughout this work, the involvement of NICTs such as augmented reality in changing the activities made with these tools on the didactic and methodological level.
Compact and Variable Radio Emission from an Active Galaxy with Supersoft X-Ray Emission
Authors: Yang Lei , Shu Xinwen , Zhang Fabao , Chandola Yogesh , Liu Daizhong , Liu Yi , Gu Minfeng , Giustini Margherita , Jiang Ning , Li Ya-Ping , Li Di , Elbaz David , Juneau Stephanie , Pannella Maurilio , Sun Luming , Tang Ningyu , Wang Tinggui , Zhou Hongyan
Published: August 2022

RX J1301.9+2747 is a unique active galaxy with a supersoft X-ray spectrum that lacks significant emission at energies above 2 keV. In addition, it is one of few galaxies displaying quasiperiodic X-ray eruptions that recur on a timescale of 13–20 ks. We present multiepoch radio observations of RX J1301.9+2747 using GMRT, Very Large Array (VLA), and Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA). The VLBA imaging at 1.6 GHz reveals a compact radio emission unresolved at a scale of <0.7 pc, with a brightness temperature of T
b > 5 × 107 K. The radio emission is variable by more than a factor of 2.5 over a few days, based on the data taken from VLA monitoring campaigns. The short-term radio variability suggests that the radio emitting region has a size as small as 8 × 10−4 pc, resulting in an even higher brightness temperature of T
b ∼ 1012 K. A similar limit on the source size can be obtained if the observed flux variability is not intrinsic and caused by the interstellar scintillation effect. The overall radio spectrum is steep with a time-averaged spectral index α = −0.78 ± 0.03 between 0.89 and 14 GHz. These observational properties rule out a thermal or star formation origin of the radio emission, and appear to be consistent with the scenario of episodic jet ejections driven by a magnetohydrodynamic process. Simultaneous radio and X-ray monitoring observations down to a cadence of hours are required to test whether the compact and variable radio emission is correlated with the quasiperiodic X-ray eruptions.
Chandra Observations of Six Peter Pan Disks: Diversity of X-Ray-driven Internal Photoevaporation Rates Does Not Explain Their Rare Longevity
Authors: Laos Emily , Wisniewski John P. , Kuchner Marc J. , Silverberg Steven M. , Günther Hans Moritz , Principe David A. , Bonine Brett , Kounkel Marina ,   The Disk Detective Collaboration
Published: August 2022

We present Chandra X-ray observations of six previously identified Peter Pan objects, rare ∼40 Myr systems with evidence of primordial disk retention. We observe X-ray luminosities (0.8–3.0 keV) ranging from log L

x
∼ 27.7–29.1. We find that our Peter Pan sample exhibits X-ray properties similar to that of weak-lined T Tauri stars and do not exhibit evidence of stellar accretion induced X-ray suppression. Our observed Peter Pan X-ray luminosities are consistent with that measured for field dM stars of similar spectral type and age, implying their long primordial disk lifetimes are likely not a consequence of unusually faint X-ray host stars. Our derived X-ray photoevaporative mass-loss rates predict our systems have passed the point of rapid gas dispersal and call into question the impact of this internal mechanism for primordial disk dispersal around dM stars. Our qualitative assessment of the surrounding Peter Pan environments also does not predict unusually low levels of external photoevaporation relative to other respective moving group members. Overall, our results suggest Peter Pan disks may be a consequence of the low far-UV flux incident on the disk in low-mass dM stars given their relatively lower levels of accretion over the course of their pre-main-sequence evolution.
The GLASS-JWST Early Release Science Program. I. Survey Design and Release Plans
Authors: Treu T. , Roberts-Borsani G. , Bradac M. , Brammer G. , Fontana A. , Henry A. , Mason C. , Morishita T. , Pentericci L. , Wang X. , Acebron A. , Bagley M. , Bergamini P. , Belfiori D. , Bonchi A. , Boyett K. , Boutsia K. , Calabró A. , Caminha G. B. , Castellano M. , Dressler A. , Glazebrook K. , Grillo C. , Jacobs C. , Jones T. , Kelly P. L. , Leethochawalit N. , Malkan M. A. , Marchesini D. , Mascia S. , Mercurio A. , Merlin E. , Nanayakkara T. , Nonino M. , Paris D. , Poggianti B. , Rosati P. , Santini P. , Scarlata C. , Shipley H. V. , Strait V. , Trenti M. , Tubthong C. , Vanzella E. , Vulcani B. , Yang L.
Published: August 2022

The GLASS-JWST Early Release Science (hereafter GLASS-JWST-ERS) Program will obtain and make publicly available the deepest extragalactic data of the ERS campaign. It is primarily designed to address two key science questions, namely, “what sources ionized the universe and when?” and “how do baryons cycle through galaxies?”, while also enabling a broad variety of first look scientific investigations. In primary mode, it will obtain NIRISS and NIRSpec spectroscopy of galaxies lensed by the foreground Hubble Frontier Field cluster, Abell 2744. In parallel, it will use NIRCam to observe two fields that are offset from the cluster center, where lensing magnification is negligible, and which can thus be effectively considered blank fields. In order to prepare the community for access to this unprecedented data, we describe the scientific rationale, the survey design (including target selection and observational setups), and present pre-commissioning estimates of the expected sensitivity. In addition, we describe the planned public releases of high-level data products, for use by the wider astronomical community.
Powering Luminous Core Collapse Supernovae with Jets
Authors: Soker Noam
Published: August 2022

I examine recent fittings of luminous supernovae (LSNe) with extra energy sources of magnetar and helium burning and find that in about half of these LSNe the fitting parameters have some problems. In some LSNe the total energy of these two energy sources is larger than the kinetic energy of the ejecta that the fitting yields. In some other LSNe the total energy of the delayed neutrino explosion mechanism and these two extra sources combined is smaller than the kinetic energy that the fitting yields. These difficulties suggest that, like earlier claims that jets power superluminous supernovae (SLSNe), jets also power the less luminous LSNe. A magnetar might also supply energy. However, in most cases jets supply more energy than the magnetar, during the explosion and possibly at late times. I strengthen an earlier claim that jets launched at magnetar birth cannot be ignored. I explain the trend of maximum rise time for a given luminosity of hydrogen deficient core collapse supernovae, in particular LSNe and SLSNe, with a toy model of jets that are active for a long time after explosion.
Spectral Energy Distributions in Three Deep-drilling Fields of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory Legacy Survey of Space and Time: Source Classification and Galaxy Properties
Authors: Zou Fan , Brandt W. N. , Chen Chien-Ting , Leja Joel , Ni Qingling , Yan Wei , Yang Guang , Zhu Shifu , Luo Bin , Nyland Kristina , Vito Fabio , Xue Yongquan
Published: August 2022

W-CDF-S, ELAIS-S1, and XMM-LSS will be three Deep-Drilling Fields (DDFs) of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), but their extensive multiwavelength data have not been fully utilized as done in the COSMOS field, another LSST DDF. To prepare for future science, we fit source spectral energy distributions (SEDs) from X-ray to far-infrared in these three fields mainly to derive galaxy stellar masses and star formation rates. We use CIGALE v2022.0, a code that has been regularly developed and evaluated, for the SED fitting. Our catalog includes 0.8 million sources covering 4.9 deg2 in W-CDF-S, 0.8 million sources covering 3.4 deg2 in ELAIS-S1, and 1.2 million sources covering 4.9 deg2 in XMM-LSS. Besides fitting normal galaxies, we also select candidates that may host active galactic nuclei (AGNs) or are experiencing recent star formation variations and use models specifically designed for these sources to fit their SEDs; this increases the utility of our catalog for various projects in the future. We calibrate our measurements by comparison with those in well-studied smaller regions and briefly discuss the implications of our results. We also perform detailed tests of the completeness and purity of SED-selected AGNs. Our data can be retrieved from a public website.
Hubble Space Telescope Imaging Reveals That SN 2015bh Is Much Fainter than Its Progenitor
Authors: Jencson Jacob E. , Sand David J. , Andrews Jennifer E. , Smith Nathan , Strader Jay , Aghakhanloo Mojgan , Pearson Jeniveve , Valenti Stefano
Published: August 2022

We present Hubble Space Telescope (HST) imaging of the site of SN 2015bh in the nearby spiral galaxy NGC 2770 taken between 2017 and 2019, nearly four years after the peak of the explosion. In 2017–2018, the transient fades steadily in optical filters before declining more slowly to F814W = −7.1 mag in 2019, ≈4 mag below the level of its eruptive luminous blue variable (LBV) progenitor observed with HST in 2008–2009. The source fades at a constant color of F555W
−
F814W = 0.4 mag until 2018, similar to SN 2009ip and consistent with a spectrum dominated by interaction of the ejecta with circumstellar material (CSM). A deep optical spectrum obtained in 2021 lacks signatures of ongoing interaction (L
Hα
≲ 1038 erg s−1 for broadened emission ≲2000 km s−1), but indicates the presence of a nearby H ii region (≲300 pc). The color evolution of the fading source makes it unlikely that emission from a scattered-light echo or binary OB companion of the progenitor contributes significantly to the flattening of the late-time light curve. The remaining emission in 2019 may plausibly be attributed an evolved/inflated companion or an unresolved (≲3 pc), young stellar cluster. Importantly, the color evolution of SN 2015bh rules out scenarios in which the surviving progenitor is obscured by nascent dust and does not clearly indicate a transition to a hotter, optically faint state. The simplest explanation is that the massive progenitor did not survive. SN 2015bh likely represents a remarkable example of the terminal explosion of a massive star preceded by decades of end-stage eruptive variability.
A Robust Test of the Existence of Primordial Black Holes in Galactic Dark Matter Halos
Authors: Abramowicz Marek , Bejger Michał , Udalski Andrzej , Wielgus Maciek
Published: August 2022

If very low mass primordial black holes (PBH) within the asteroid/moon-mass range indeed reside in galactic dark matter halos, they must necessarily collide with galactic neutron stars (NSs). These collisions must, again necessarily, form light black holes (LBHs) with masses of typical NSs, M
LBH ≈ 1–2 M
⊙. LBHs may be behind events already detected by ground-based gravitational-wave detectors (GW170817, GW190425, and others such as a mixed stellar black hole–NS-mass event GW191219_163120), and most recently by microlensing (OGLE-BLG-2011-0462). Although the status of these observations as containing LBHs is not confirmed, there is no question that gravitational-wave detectors and microlensing are in principle and in practice capable of detecting LBHs. We have calculated the creation rate of LBHs resulting from these light primordial black hole (PBH) collisions with NSs. On this basis, we claim that if improved gravitational-wave detectors and microlensing statistics of the LBH events would indicate that the number of LBHs is significantly lower that what follows from the calculated creation rate, then this would be an unambiguous proof that there is no significant light PBH contribution to the galactic dark matter halos. Otherwise, if observed and calculated numbers of LBHs roughly agree, then the hypothesis of primordial black hole existence gets strong observational support, and in addition their collisions with NSs may be considered a natural creation channel for the LBHs, solving the problem of their origin, as it is known that they cannot be a product of standard stellar evolution.
Long-term Variability of Non-radial Pulsations in SXP 4.78
Authors: Schmidtke P. C. , Cowley A. P. , Udalski A.
Published: August 2022

OGLE I-band observations for [M2002] SMC 20671, the optical counterpart of SXP 4.78, were searched for periodicities with P > 0.5 days. Three sets of photometric signals were detected, which are attributed to non-radial pulsations of the Be star. All signals show considerable variability in power over the 16 seasons studied. The most likely periods of the NRPs are 0.5826, 0.6164, and 0.6424 days.
Wind/Waves Antenna Length Determined Using Quasi-Thermal Noise Spectroscopy
Authors: Martinović Mihailo M. , Klein Kristopher G. , Krishnan Hari G.
Published: August 2022

The Wind/Waves instrument has been collecting in situ electric field measurements in the solar wind as well as Earth's magnetosphere and geotail since 1994. The Thermal Noise Receiver (TNR) sub-instrument uses a wire dipole made of very long and thin whip antennas, highly convenient for Quasi-Thermal Noise (QTN) measurements. The instrument team has determined that twice during the mission, in 2000 and 2002, one of the antenna arms broke, changing the antenna response to plasma fluctuations. In this note, we use the QTN spectroscopy method developed specially for the TNR to determine the antenna length after each of these breaks. By parametrically varying the value of the antenna length used in the QTN calculation, we find that initial 50 m long antenna arm was initially shortened to ∼25.5 m in 2000, and then to ∼20 m in 2002.
Risk Factors for Mortality in Indonesian COVID-19 Patients
Authors: Pramono Ardi , Setiawan Yosy Budi , Maryani Nova
Published: August 2022

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The corona virus or Covid-19 was originally discovered in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019 which quickly spread to various countries and caused a global pandemic. According to WHO, this corona virus is called SARS-CoV-2 or severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, because it attacks the respiratory tract suddenly and can be fatal or cause the sufferer's death in a short time.
AIM OF THE STUDY: This study aims to find risk factors for the death of patients infected with Covid-19, so that it can help medical personnel to make decisions quickly whether the patient has a good or bad prognosis. Faster and more precise decision making can increase the efficiency of the needs of limited resources.
METHODOLOGY: This research method used cross sectional data collection of patients who died and returned home with a diagnosis of Covid-19 from medical records of PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping Yogyakarta Educational Hospital. Logistic regression test was performed with a significance level (p) <0.05 using SPSS v.21 software.
RESULTS: Subjects who died were 63 people or 48.8% while subjects who were alive were 66 people or 51.2%. Subjects with female sex were 61 people or 47.3% while subjects with male sex were 68 people or 52.7%. Based on the results of logistic regression analysis, the variables that determine the risk factors for death (p<0.05) are age, impaired lung function, and increased D-Dimer.
CONCLUSION: There are 3 risk factors for patients with covid-19 that determine whether the patient dies or lives, namely age, lung disorders, and increased d-dimer.