bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kaktüs Armut (Opuntia ficus-indica L.) Meyvesinden Stres Tolerant Mayaların Moleküler Tanımlanması ve Depo Karbonhidrat Birikimleri
Authors: TURGUT GENC Tulay , GÜNAY Melih , SIKIK 0000-0003-2552-038X Merve
Published: December 2022

Kaktüs armut bitkisi (Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.) yetiştiği coğrafya ve iklim koşulları nedeniyle sıcaklığa ve kuraklığa toleransı oldukça yüksek olan bir kaktüs türüdür. Bu kaktüs türünün bozulmaya başlayan kladotları ve meyveleri mayaların ve diğer mikroorganizmaların çoğalabilmesi için uygun alan oluşturmaktadır. Maya hücreleri stres koşullarında stres metaboliti olarak trehaloz ve glikojen biriktirir. Çalışmamızda kaktüs armut meyvesinden stres dirençli maya türlerinin izole edilerek moleküler yöntemlerle tanımlanması ve depo karbonhidrat birikimlerinin belirlenmesi amaçlandı. Termotolerant ve osmotolerant maya suşlarının moleküler tanımlanmasında 26S rDNA-D1/D2 gen bölgesinin dizi analizi kullanıldı. Stres dirençli maya suşlarının trehaloz ve glikojen birikimleri stres koşullarında enzimatik olarak belirlendi. İzole edilen K. marxianus, K. lactis ve P. kudriavzevii maya türlerine ait tüm maya suşlarının termotolerant ve osmotolerant maya suşları olduğu gözlendi. K. marxianus ve K. lactis maya türünde stres metaboliti olarak glikojenin P. kudriavzevii maya türünde ise trehalozun tercih edildiği belirlendi. Diğer izole edilen A. pullulans, H. opuntiae ve P. kluyveri türlerine ait maya suşları arasında stres toleransının ve depo karbonhidratın stresin derecesine ve çeşidine bağlı olarak değiştiği tespit edildi. İzole edilen K. marxianus ve K. lactis maya suşlarının süt ürünleri endüstrisinde, P. kudriavzevii maya suşlarının ise biyoetanol ve fermentasyon endüstrisinde kullanımı için uygun potansiyele sahip oldukları değerlendirildi.
ZIKA VÍRUS E SUAS FORMAS DE TRANSMISSÃO: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Dutra Jéssica Daiane da Rosa , Dal Pont Hugo
Published: December 2022

O zika vírus é um arbovírus do gênero Flavivírus, que está associado a microcefalia e síndrome de Guillain-Barré. Sendo assim, o objetivo deste estudo é conhecer as formas de transmissão do zika vírus através de uma revisão integrativa. Foram utilizados artigos publicados na base de dados do PubMed, dos anos de 2014 a 2018, em inglês. Resultando em 46 artigos, na qual esta revisão, através de uma síntese dos dados, dispõe em transmissão vetorial, transmissão sexual, transmissão vertical, transmissão por transplante de órgãos e hemoderivados, e, transmissão por líquidos corpóreos. Torna-se imprescindível que a população e os órgãos competentes conheçam as formas de transmissão do vírus, a fim de prevenir e/ou conter o contágio para que o zika não seja novamente um problema grave de saúde pública.
The Use of Phosphate Rocks in East Africa: A Review
Authors: Opala P.A.
Published: December 2022

The use of locally available phosphate rock (PR) has often been proposed as a cheaper alternative to the more expensive superphosphate fertilizers to alleviate severe phosphorus deficiencies that threaten food security in East Africa. Extensive research has therefore been conducted in the region over the years focusing on the PR sources, their reactivity, agronomic effectiveness and the economics of their use and adoption. The agronomic effectiveness varied with the type of PR, the site, seasons and crop. Minjingu PR was the most promising among the PRs for direct application but others such as Panda, Sukulu and Busumbu PR were largely ineffective. The financial returns due to use of PR ranged from negative to positive but in many cases were economically not attractive. The adoption of PR use among farmers was dismal with the unavailability of the PR in the market and high cost, paradoxically being cited as the main constraints to its adoption. To enhance the chances of adoption, it is recommended that participatory approaches to research that involve the targeted beneficiaries especially the PR marketers and smallholder farmers be used.
Rewriting José Zorrilla’s Don Juan Tenorio in Revolutionary Mexico. Inés as a Working-Class Heroine
Authors: Anzzolin Kevin M.
Published: December 2022

This article is to be understaood as an addendum to Robert Buff­ington’s reading of Don Juan Tenorio in Mexico as developed in his 2015’s literary study, A Sentimental Education for the Working Man: The Mexico City Penny Press, 1900-1910. By examining newspaper articles from the turn of the 19th century Mexico, I show how journalistic debates surrounding productions of Zorrilla’s play registered the profound transformations that Porfirian theater underwent. The last section of the article explores two Don Juan parodies written and staged in Revolutionary Mexico, El Tenorio maderista (1912) and Tenorio Sam (1914), each of which recast Inés as a working-class heroine.
RESULTS OF CREATION AND INITIAL APPLICATION QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLOX IN COMBINATION WITH LARYNGEAL PATHOLOGY AND THROATS IN CHILDREN IN VOLGOGRAD
Authors: Davydova Albina Nikolaevna , Korotkova-Dregval Emilia Igorevna
Published: December 2022

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is a disease that associated with the passage of gastric retention into the esophagus, with or without regurgitation and vomiting, characterized by a variety of clinical picture of squashed and external manifestations. At children true prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease is still a question, that is due to the difficulties of early suppuration. In the article provides an overview of the available literature on the topic of the influence of GER on the state of the laryngeal pathology and throats in children, as well as examined aspects creation of questionnaire for doctors for early detection of patient with GER associated with pathologies of the larynx and pharynx in children.
Jelly Candy Hydroxyapatite from Mackerel Fish Bone
Authors: Anggresani Lia , Perawati Santi , Afandi Ryan , Rahmadevi
Published: December 2022

Background: Calcium is a mineral that is needed by bones and teeth. Calcium needs have not been achieved evenly among children, about 1000mg/day. Hydroxyapatite contains Ca and apatite which is good for the maintenance of bones and teeth. Hydroxyapatite is made from the bones of mackerel, where the bones of mackerel have a high source of calcium. For easy being consumed for children, the hydroxyapatite made in the form of jelly candy. Objective: The aim of this research was Hydroxyapatite Mackerel Fish Bone can be made as Jelly Candy. Methods: Hydroxyapatite from mackerel bones is made by the precipitation method. Then, hydroxyapatite was formulated into jelly candy with concentrations of hydroxyapatite was 18%, 19% and 20% respectively for Formula I, II and III. Jelly candy evaluation includes organoleptic test, gel strength, khamir and ALT ochre, weight uniformity, pH, hedonics, homogeneity and storage. Results: The evaluation showed that all jelly candy formulas are safe for consumption according to SNI 3547.2-2008. Conclusion: In conclusion, hydroxyapatite mackerel fish bone can be made as Jelly Candy with the best concentration in Formula 1.
Physicochemical Properties and Antioxidant Activity of Three Types of Monofloral Honey from Indonesia
Authors: Sulistyianingsih  , Poernomo Achmad Toto , Primaharinastiti Riesta
Published: December 2022

Background: In addition to minerals, honey contains carbohydrates (glucose and fructose), protein, amino acids, water, enzymes, ash, vitamins, and other substances. Compounds of honey can affect the chemical properties of honey. Knowing the physicochemical properties of honey is very important because physicochemical properties affect the quality of honey. One of the biological activities of honey is an antioxidant. Antioxidants can interfere with oxidative processes, prevent disease, and play an important role in the body's defence system. Objective: to determine and compare physicochemical properties (color, viscosity, ash content, water content, reducing sugar (glucose), total phenolic compound, HMF) and antioxidant activities of monofloral honey samples from Indonesia. Methods: The color of honey are categorized using the Pfund scale. Viscosity measurement is carried out using a Brookfield viscometer. The water content is carried out using a refractometer. Phenolic content and antioxidant activities analysis were carried out by UV-VIS spectrophotometer. Results: The results show that rambutan honey from Malang has the highest physicochemical properties and antioxidant activity, which had an amber color, water content of 21.7% b/b, acidity 20.7 mL NaOH/Kg, viscosity of 33.08 poise, ash content of 0.17% b/b, reducing sugar 69.38%b/b, total phenolics content 533.7 mg GAE/Kg sample and IC50 0.111 µg/mL. Conclusion: The quality of honey varies from region to region. The best honey (according to SNI) is rambutan honey from Malang.
Knowledge and Perception on Overclaim against the Behaviors of Implementing the COVID-19 Prevention Protocol Communities in Indonesia
Authors: Christina Elsa , Setiawan Didik , Juwita Dina Ratna , Lianawati
Published: December 2022

Background: COVID-19 occurs in various countries and has been declared a pandemic by WHO. Multiple efforts have been made to reduce the number of cases of COVID-19. However, the incidence of COVID–19 continues to increase, along with control efforts carried out by various parties, causing overclaims for the prevention or treatment of COVID–19. Objective This study aimed to determine the relationship between knowledge and public perception of the behavior of implementing the COVID-19 prevention protocol in Central Java Province. Methods: This cross-sectional study used primary data collected online via WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, and Facebook in December 2020. A total of 1,098 of 1,115 respondents passed the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Backward Elimination is used to determine factors related to behavior in the multivariable model stage using multiple logistic regression. Results: The knowledge, perception, and behaviors prevalence of implementing COVID-19 prevention protocols were good & enough 79.1% (95% CI 76.63 – 81.45), 96.6% (95% CI 95.38 – 97.55), and 92.3% (95% CI 90.62 – 93.78) respectively. The result revealed that Knowledge (adjOR = 2.034, 95% CI 1.253 - 3.302, P = 0.004) and Perception (adjOR = 4.064, 95% CI 1.859 - 8.882, P = < 0.001) were possibly associated with behaviors of implementing COVID-19 prevention protocols among communities in Central Java Province. Conclusion This study found a slight prevalence of good & enough knowledge, perception, and behaviors of implementing COVID-19 prevention protocols in a representative sample among Communities in Central Java Province. Knowledge and perceptions were statistically significant with behaviors.
Association of Surgeon Age and Experience with Pilonidal Sinus Operation Technique
Authors: GÜNDOĞDU Ramazan , TOPRAK Uğur
Published: December 2022

Objective: Most surgeons continue to use classical methods of surgical treatment despite the introduction of minimally invasive approaches. This study aimed to evaluate the association of surgeon age and experience on Pilonidal sinus (PS) treatment method.

Methodology: Clinical data of patients who presented with PS and underwent surgical treatment between January 2011 and November 2021 in our hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Operation method was classified as classical or minimally invasive. Surgeons were divided into three age groups: 28–35 years, 36–45 years, and ≥46 years. Drain use, anesthesia type, and operation method were compared between age groups. Correlation of surgeon age and these variables was also evaluated.

Results: In total, 253 patients were included for analysis (203 men and 50 women). Median age was 25 years (range, 16–64). The number of patients in the classical and minimally invasive groups was 155 and 98 patients, respectively. Use of minimally invasive surgery increased (r = 0.153) and drain use decreased (r = −0.232) as surgeon age and experience increased. Spinal anesthesia was the most frequently used anesthesia method; only 7.1% of patients underwent surgery using local anesthesia. There was no significant correlation between surgeon age and anesthesia type.

Conclusion: Classical surgical treatment of PS remains more common than minimally invasive approaches in our hospital. Use of minimally invasive approaches increased in conjunction with surgeon age and experience.
Design of manganese dioxide for supercapacitors and zinc-ion batteries: similarities and differences
Authors: Dai Henghan , Zhou Ruicong , Zhang Zhao , Zhou Jinyuan , Sun Gengzhi
Published: December 2022

Energy storage devices, e.g., supercapacitors (SCs) and zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs), based on aqueous electrolytes, have the advantages of rapid ion diffusion, environmental benignness, high safety and low cost. Generally, SCs provide excellent power density with the capability of fast charge/discharge, while ZIBs offer high energy density by storing more charge per unit weight/volume. Although the charge storage mechanisms are considered different, manganese dioxide (MnO2) has proven to be an appropriate electrode material for both SCs and ZIBs because of its unique characteristics, including polymorphic forms, tunable structures and designable morphologies. Herein, the design of MnO2-based materials for SCs and ZIBs is comprehensively reviewed. In particular, we compare the similarities and differences in utilizing MnO2-based materials as active materials for SCs and ZIBs by highlighting their corresponding charge storage mechanisms. We then introduce a few commonly adopted strategies for tuning the physicochemical properties of MnO2 and their specific merits. Finally, we discuss the future perspectives of MnO2 for SC and ZIB applications regarding the investigation of charge storage mechanisms, materials design and the enhancement of electrochemical performance.
INTEGRATION OF INTERNET MEMES WHEN TEACHING PHILOLOGICAL DISCIPLINES IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Kyrpa Anna , Stepanenko Olena , Zinchenko Viktoriia , Udovichenko Hannah , Dmytruk Liliia
Published: December 2022

A rapid increase of available information affects students’ perception of any message and formation of priorities; the period of concentration on one subject is reduced; students prefer concise vivid visual images. Internet memes become a part of students’ daily communication and broadcast today’s cultural and information realities. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Internet memes integration while mastering philological disciplines (for example, English) by Ukrainian students. The authors experimented to check the methodology proposed within one program unit. We conducted the experiment in the 2020-2021 academic year and involved 68 students and 5 teachers of Dnipro Academy of Continuing Education, Donetsk State University of Internal Affairs and Mykhailo Tuhan-Baranovskyi Donetsk National University of Economics and Trade. The authors conducted pre- and post-experimental surveys and informal interviews to compare academic achievements and provided a system of tasks integrating memes. Implementing the experiment, we clarified the dominant way of students’ perception and processing of information and revealed the expediency of integrating memes into teaching English. The authors determined the dynamics of the levels of students’ motivation to learn English through Internet memes integration and established quantitative values of the levels using the method of mathematical statistics. The conclusions emphasize the need to improve teachers’ pedagogical skills, developed critical and creative thinking to integrate memes into educational activities. The authors stress the relevance of the further detailed study of the educational potential of memes in teaching not only philological disciplines but also other subjects of the curriculum.
Generative Adversarial Networks: A Brief History and Overview
Authors: Gunasekaran Akhil
Published: December 2022

Over the past decade, research in the field of Deep Learning has brought about novel improvements in image generation and feature learning; one such example being a Generative Adversarial Network. However, these improvements have been coupled with an increasing demand on mathematical literacy and previous knowledge in the field. Therefore, in this literature review, I seek to introduce Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) to a broader audience by explaining their background and intuition at a more foundational level. I begin by discussing the mathematical background of this architecture, specifically topics in linear algebra and probability theory. I then proceed to introduce GANs in a more theoretical framework, along with some of the literature on GANs, including their architectural improvements and image-generation capabilities. Finally, I cover state-of-the-art image generation through style-based methods, as well as their implications on society.
Observation on the effect of Intraoperative risk Management merged with comfort Nursing in Gynecological Laparoscopic surgery
Authors: Li Meixuan , Yao Xuan , Li Chao
Published: December 2022

Background
This research was devoted to estimating the outcome of intraoperative risk management merged with comfort nursing in gynecological laparoscopic surgery.
Methods
128 cases of laparoscopic surgery subjects (from February 2021 to February 2022) were opted form our hospital and divided into comfort care group and risk management group (n = 64/group). Comfort nursing intervention was taken in comfort care group, and risk management intervention was given in risk management group during operation. The coagulation indexes, immune inflammation indexes, the incidence of lower limb deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and the nursing satisfaction were compared.
Results
After intervention, versus those in the comfort care group, in the risk management group, APTT, PT and TT were longer, the counts of monocytes and neutrophils and the incidence of DVT were notablely restrained (P < 0.05). The nursing satisfaction was notablely higher (P < 0.05).
Conclusion
Intraoperative risk management merged with comfort nursing intervention can improve the level of coagulation indicators and immune inflammation indicators after gynecological laparoscopic surgery, reduce the incidence of DVT, and improve subject nursing satisfaction.
A hidden burden of disease in a specific group: Evaluation of COVID-19 seroconversion rates in pediatric patients with leukemia
Authors: Çelebi Miray Yılmaz , Şahinkaya Şahika , Cem Ela , Kara Aybüke Akaslan , Özdağ Eda , Ayhan Fahri Yüce , Karakaya Nurgül , Al Işık Odaman , Gözmen Salih , Karapınar Tuba Hilkay , Oymak Yeşim , Bayram Nuri , Devrim İlker
Published: December 2022

Background
SARS-CoV-2, a respiratory viral disease, is thought to have a more severe course in patients with malignancy and low immune systems.
Methods
This prospective single-center study was conducted at the University of Health Sciences Dr. Behçet Uz Children's Hospital from September 22 and December 31, 2021. Asymptomatic COVID-19 transmission rates were assessed using SARS-CoV-2 serology in patients with leukemia who had no history of COVID-19 infection.
Results
Among the 54 patients, 19 (35.2%) were females and 35 (64.8%) were males. The median age was 5.5 years (min 6 months, max 17 years). Forty-nine (90.5%) of the leukemia patients had acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), while 5 (9.5%) had acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Five of the 54 patients had a history of COVID-19 or contact with a positive person. SARS-CoV-2 IgG positivity was detected in 18 (36.7%) of 49 patients with no history of COVID-19 infection.
Discussion
Leukemia patients have a high seroconversion for SARS-CoV-2 without showing any symptoms supporting the asymptomatic course of COVID-19 infection in this risk group.
Mental health challenges, treatment experiences, and care needs of post-secondary students: a cross-sectional mixed-methods study
Authors: Moghimi Elnaz , Stephenson Callum , Gutierrez Gilmar , Jagayat Jasleen , Layzell Gina , Patel Charmy , McCart Amber , Gibney Cynthia , Langstaff Caryn , Ayonrinde Oyedeji , Khalid-Khan Sarosh , Milev Roumen , Snelgrove-Clarke Erna , Soares Claudio , Omrani Mohsen , Alavi Nazanin
Published: December 2022

Background: Post-secondary students are at a greater risk of developing mental health problems than the general population. However, they present meagre rates of treatment-seeking behaviours. This elevated prevalence of mental health problems, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic, can lead to distress, poor academic performance, and lower job prospects following the completion of their education. To address the needs of this population, it is important to understand students' perceptions of mental health and the barriers preventing or limiting their access to care.
Methods: A broad-scoping online survey was publicly distributed to post-secondary students, collecting demographic, sociocultural, economic, and educational information while assessing various components of mental health.
Results: In total, 448 students across post-secondary institutions in Ontario, Canada, responded to the survey. Over a third (n = 170; 38.6%) of respondents reported a formal mental health diagnosis. Depression and generalized anxiety disorder were the most commonly reported diagnoses. Most respondents felt that post-secondary students have poor mental health (n = 253; 60.5%) and inadequate coping strategies (n = 261; 62.4%). The most frequently reported barriers to care were financial (n = 214; 50.5%), long wait times (n = 202; 47.6%), insufficient resources (n = 165; 38.9%), time constraints (n = 148; 34.9%), stigma (n = 133; 31.4%), cultural barriers (n = 108; 25.5%), and past negative experiences with mental health care (n = 86; 20.3%). Most students felt their post-secondary institution needed to increase mental health resources (n = 306; 73.2%) and awareness (n = 231; 56.5%). Most students who had or were receiving care viewed in-person therapy as more helpful than online care. However, there was uncertainty about the helpfulness and accessibility of different forms of treatment, including online interventions.
Conclusions: Lack of resources, barriers to care, and uncertainty surrounding interventions contribute to the low treatment-seeking behaviours observed in post-secondary students. The survey findings indicate that multiple upstream approaches, including formal mental health education, may address the varying needs of this critical population. Online mental health interventions may be a promising solution to accessibility issues.
The effect of education based on the sexual self-concept model on sexual self-efficacy and sexual self-esteem of women after childbirth
Authors: Musavi Mana , Rahimzadeh Mitra , EsmaelzadehSaeieh Sara
Published: December 2022

Background
pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum period cause significant physical and psychological changes in mothers, these changes may have a destructive effect on women’s sexual self-concept and may decrease mother’s sexual self-efficacy and sexual self-esteem. Therefore, this study was designed with the aim of determining the effect of education based on the sexual self-concept model on sexual self-efficacy and sexual self-esteem of women after childbirth.
Methods
This parallel interventional study was conducted on 115 women who passed six weeks of their delivery and were referred to east health centers of Alborz university of medical sciences. Participants were randomly divided into two groups of intervention and control. Data gathering tool included Buzwell and Rosenthal’s Sexual Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (SSEQ), Buzwell and Rosenthal’s sexual Self-Esteem Questionnaire (SSEQ) and demographic characteristics form. The intervention group went through six online training sessions (each session lasting 45 minutes) within one month. While the participants in the control group only received the routine postpartum care. The sexual self-efficacy, sexual self-esteem and demographic characteristics questionnaires were completed by all participants before, after and one month after the intervention.
Results
the findings of this study showed that, there was no significant difference in demographic characteristics, sexual self-efficacy score and sexual self-esteem score in two groups before the intervention. The result of the ANOVA with repeated measures showed that the score of sexual self-efficacy and sexual self-esteem increased significantly over time in the intervention group immediately after participating in the training sessions and one month later.
Conclusion
Proper implementation of education based on the sexual self-concept model improved sexual self-efficacy and sexual self-esteem of women in the postpartum period.
Short Tandem Repeat (STR) Variation from 6 Cities in Iraq Based on 15 Loci.
Authors: Al-Zubaidi mohammed.M , Sabbah Majeed .A , Saliha Thoalnoon Y , Namaa Dhuha S , Alrubai Haider K. , Ibrahem Hala K
Published: December 2022

Background: 1061 individuals were sampled from the cities of Anbar, Baghdad, Basra, Diyala, Najaf, and Wasit in Iraq and typed for 15 forensic STRs to explore the genetic structure of Iraq and develop a forensic DNA database .The total number of alleles that were identified were 203 alleles .Analyses found that Iraq is similar to other countries in the Middle East, particularly Iran and Turkey, and is more similar to Europe than either Asia or Africa.
Results: These loci had an average heterozygosity of 0.779, homozygosity of 0.221, polymorphism information content of 0.77, power of discrimination of 0.927, and power of exclusion of 0.563. At these loci, a matching genotype will occur, on average, in 1 in 8.152 x 10 17 individuals. For paternity tests, the average paternity probability for a matching profile is 99.9997%. For both measures, this can be taken as an exact match. These loci are appropriate for use in forensic and paternity testing for this population.
Conclusions: The results of this study indicate that these 15 autosomal STR loci are useful markers for forensics and paternity testing for the population in Iraq. Some loci present with a large range of repeats which may be the result of admixture within the population. Further analyses on the allele frequencies of specific ethnic groups within Iraq may clarify the origins of the rarer alleles that were found in this study.
Examination of the Relationship Between Childhood Traumas and Dissociation, Social Appearance Anxiety and Gender Roles in People With and Without Aesthetic Surgery Experience
Authors: Güler Kahraman , Demir Deniz Senem
Published: December 2022

Background
In the study, it was aimed to comparatively examine the relationships between childhood traumas, dissociative experiences, social appearance concerns and gender roles of people who have and do not have plastic surgery.
Methods
Socio-demographic Information Form, Childhood Trauma Scale, Dissociation Scale, Social Appearance Anxiety Scale, Gender Roles Attitude Scale were applied to 415 participants aged 18–55 residing in Istanbul. Participants in the research were reached through questionnaires created with the Google Forms application in electronic environment. Study data were evaluated with SPSS statistical analysis program. Kolmogorov Smirnov test was used for the normality distribution of the data. Normal distribution was not detected in the scales used.
Results
The relationship of the continuous variables was examined with the Spearman Correlation coefficient. According to the research findings, a positive relationship was found between childhood traumas scale scores and dissociation scale scores and social appearance anxiety scale scores of all participants, and a negative relationship with gender attitudes scale.
Conclusion
While the scores of the participants with plastic surgery experience in childhood traumas and all sub-scales, the identity confusion subscale of the dissociation scale, and the social appearance anxiety scale were higher than the participants who did not have plastic surgery, the childhood traumas of those with plastic surgery experience and the egalitarian and male gender roles were negatively correlated found to be in a relationship.
Multi-dimensional Evaluation of Diastasis Recti Abdominis by Ultrasound during Different Pregnancy and Perinatal Period
Authors: Guo Xiaohan , Xie Yujuan , Chen Shengjiang
Published: December 2022

Background
To explore the application value of two-dimensional ultrasound and shear wave elastography (SWE) in the evaluation of diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) in different dimensions during perinatal period.
Methods
From June 2021 to September 2022, 26 cases of the first trimester (< 14 weeks), 36 cases of 14–27 weeks, 36 cases of 28–34 weeks, 32 cases of 35–38 weeks, 45 cases of postpartum 42 days and 27 cases of postpartum 3 months were identified. Inter-rectus distance (IRD) and muscle thickness measurements were taken by B-mode ultrasound. SWE values were acquired by two operators. IRD, thickness and SWE, were compared during different period using one-way ANOVA or Kruskal-Wallis. Spearman correlation analyses were conducted for the variables of IRD, thickness, BMI, neonatal weight, delivery mode, and SWE. Bland-Altman plot was used to analyze SWE of rectus abdominis as a reliability index.
Results
IRD and SWE did not return to the early level (P < 0.001, P < 0.001), but the muscle thickness had no significant difference (P = 0.211). SWE was negatively correlated with IRD (r=-0.515), positively correlated with muscle thickness (r = 0.408), negatively correlated with BMI (r=-0.296), but not significantly correlated with neonatal weight and delivery mode (P = 0.147, 0.648). Bland-Altman plot showed that different operators have better consistency.
Conclusions
Multi-dimensional evaluation of DRA by ultrasound is feasible. IRD and SWE values can be used to evaluate the recovery of postpartum DRA, and the combination of them can objectively reflect the morphological and functional severity of DRA.
Advanced Frequency Study of Thick FGM Cylindrical Shells by Using TSDT and Nonlinear Shear
Authors: Hong C. C.
Published: December 2022

For the advanced frequency study of thick functionally graded material (FGM) circular cylindrical shells, it is interesting to consider the extra effects of nonlinear coefficient term in third-order shear deformation theory (TSDT) of displacements on the calculation of varied shear correction coefficient. The formulation for the advanced nonlinear shear correction coefficient are based on the energy equivalence principle. The values of nonlinear shear correction coefficient are usually functions of nonlinear coefficient term of TSDT, power-law exponent parameter and environment temperature. The free vibration frequencies of thick FGM circular cylindrical shells are investigated with the simply homogeneous equation by considering that simultaneous effects of the TSDT, the nonlinear shear correction coefficient of transverse shear force and the two direction of mode shapes.
Cadeias Globais de valor e Base Industrial de Defesa: para uma agenda de produtividade e competitividade
Authors: Marques Guilherme
Published: December 2022

A aprovação da Estratégia Nacional de Defesa, em 2008, emergiu como um importante marco naquilo que se refere aos aspectos estratégicos mais relevantes da defesa nacional. Com ela, a reorganização da Base Industrial de Defesa se consolidou como um eixo estruturante da mais fundamental importância, estabelecendo a promoção de sua competitividade no mercado global como um objetivo prioritário. Com base na literatura de comércio internacional, este artigo visa explorar como uma maior integração com as cadeias globais de valor desponta como um relevante vetor para pensar, pela via dos ganhos de produtividade, a promoção da competitividade externa da Base Industrial de Defesa brasileira. Para testar esta hipótese, foi estruturado um Modelo Vetorial de Correção de Erros (VEC), com aplicação de testes de causalidade de Granger e funções Impulso-Resposta, abarcando uma base de dados constituída por séries temporais de transações comerciais totais e militares. As evidências encontradas sugerem que acréscimos no nível das importações totais desempenham papel estatisticamente significativo sobre a capacidade de exportação militar brasileira. Estes efeitos se mostram significativamente maiores quanto mais abrangente for a liberalização comercial promovida no âmbito das importações de bens e serviços, essenciais para o incremento do ganhos de especialização, alocação de recursos e competitividade.
Study on K0 consolidation triaxial test of remolded saturated loess
Authors: Li Zhijun
Published: December 2022

Experimental study on K0 consolidation test of remolded saturated loess is carried out by GDS static triaxial apparatus. The deformation characteristics of specimens, under different loading rates, are discussed and the test results are compared and analyzed. The results show that the changing trend of the curve modeling the relation between the axial stress and the axial strain of the sample is consistent even with the change in loading rates. Thus, under this same context, the larger the loading rate is, the greater the axial strain will be, when the axial stress reaches the same value. Moreover, under different loading rates, the trend of the relationship curve between the lateral pressure coefficient K0 and the axial strain of the soil sample is basically consistent. The stability value of the lateral pressure coefficient K0 of the sample varies with the loading rate, but only within a fixed range.
A position optimization strategy of the dynamic vibration absorber for the noise control of the power equipment
Authors: Geng Mingxin , Ma Jiangang , Jing Yan , Zhao Yalin , Wang Lv
Published: December 2022

Power equipment shows obvious low frequency line spectrum noise characteristics due to the power frequency. The effective noise control of the power equipment can be achieved by installing dynamic vibration absorbers (DVAs) on the structure surface of electrical equipment. However, if DVAs are not installed properly, considering the cases that they are installed at the vibration mode node position, the low radiation vibration mode and the redistribution of the integrate vibration power, the vibration and noise absorbing performances of DVAs may degrade. In order to achieve efficient vibration absorption and noise reduction on the power equipment, this paper proposes a low-frequency noise reduction technology for power equipment based on DVAs. The position optimization of the DAVs using in the power equipment is studied for the first time. Aimed at the single frequency radiated sound power of equipment, the integrate radiated sound power of the equipment is minimized through adjusting the position parameters of DVAs. A numerical case is studied to verify the effectiveness of the proposed DVAs position optimization. The results show that the noise control effect of the power equipment with the optimized DVAs is significantly improved. The method proposed in this paper solves the noise problem of the power equipment, which provides reference for power noise control.
Progress and Prospects in the Ruthenium Catalyzed Allylic Amination Reactions
Authors: Archana Rajan , Aneeja Thaipparambil , Anilkumar Gopinathan
Published: December 2022

Ruthenium-catalyzed amination reactions have gained much attention in recent
times. Due to the low cost and versatile nature of ruthenium, its chemistry is expanding rapidly.
The amination reaction provides an efficient pathway to synthesize organonitrogen
compounds. These reactions are highly regio- and stereoselective and exhibit wide substrate
scope. This review gives an overview of the ruthenium-catalyzed allylic amination
reactions covering literature up to 2021.
Formulation and Characterisation of Cilnidipine Microsponge Loaded
Hydrogels for Antihypertensive Activity
Authors: Shirodkar Shreya , Pissurlenkar Raghuvir
Published: December 2022

Background:

Owing to presystemic metabolism following oral drug delivery, most antihypertensive medications have a low bioavailability. Cilnidipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat mild to moderate hypertension. Cilnidipine's bioavailability is reduced by 13% due to substantial presystemic metabolism.

Objective:

The study aimed to fabricate non-irritant and stable microsponge-based hydrogel to enhance the bioavailability of cilnidipine, a weakly water-soluble medication. In addition, the goal was to enhance the permeation rate and retention time at the site of application.

Methods:

Formulation was developed by using a two-level factorial design with Design Expert software version 13 (14-day free trial). Microsponges were formulated by the emulsion solvent diffusion method, followed by evaluating responses, such as particle size, percentage entrapment efficiency, in vitro drug release, and surface morphology. In addition, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) were performed. Viscosity, swelling behaviour, spreadability, in vitro diffusion, skin irritancy using Wistar albino rats, and in vitro permeation using goat skin were assessed, and stability studies were performed after incorporating the finest formulation into the gel base.

Results:

Fabricated microsponges were found to be within the required micro dimensions having the necessary porous morphology as demonstrated by scanning electron microscopy studies. Drug entrapment efficiency was found to be in the range of 75-88%. The extended medicament release duration of up to 8 hours was observed. The diffusion data showed controlled release, as demonstrated by Higuchi’s plot. In vitro permeation studies displayed enhanced medicament retention and permeation rate at the site of application.

Conclusion:

The fabricated microsponge drug delivery system was found to be stable, non-irritant, and having enhanced permeation rate and retention time.
Ion Exchange Resins for Selective Separation of Toxic Metals
Authors: Pramanik A.K.
Published: December 2022

The proper resin selection can make ion exchange a cost-effective and effective pollution control method. Toxic ions in drinking water can be exchanged for other ions via solid ion exchange resin. Nowadays metals are common contaminants in surface water, groundwater, industrial wastewater and other effluent from various sources in the world. Such metals openly challenge and seriously threaten the environment and all living beings. In present time, huge techniques and instruments are developed to separate and filter the metals coming from different sources.
INTEGRATING BANK SIZE, LIQUIDITY, AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE INTO MODERATING FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY: A CASE STUDY OF SHARIA COMMERCIAL BANKS IN INDONESIA
Authors:   Magister Manajemen, Fakultas Ekonomi Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Hermuningsih Sri , Rahmawati Anisya Dewi ,   Magister Manajemen, Fakultas Ekonomi Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Published: December 2022

A company evaluates each profit-generating success to understand the organization’s growth, prospects, and potential developments. If a business meets the established goals and standards, it can be said to succeed. This study examines and demonstrates how bank size and liquidity affect financial performance in Indonesia’s Islamic Commercial Banks using Financial Technology (Fintech). This moderating factor connects the Financial Services Authority from 2016 to 2021, which constitutes the study’s population. The sample was drawn from Islamic Commercial Banks using Fintech between 2016 and 2021. The sampling procedure used purposeful sampling with the requirements of Islamic Commercial Banks that incorporated Fintech to obtain data from 12 Islamic Commercial Banks with 76 financial statement data. SmartPLS software (PLS-SEM method) is used for the analysis process. The findings of this study show that bank size and liquidity positively affect financial performance. Applying Fintech by Indonesia’s Islamic Commercial Banks improves their impact on earnings management. Due to the size of the bank and more liquidity, such financial performance will consequently enhance the chances of adopting Fintech. This empirical data shows that Indonesia’s Islamic Commercial Banks’ adoption of Fintech is unprecedented.
Исследование технологии изготовления мощных ИК (850 nm) светодиодов, получаемых методом переноса AlGaAs-GaAs-гетероструктуры на подложку-носитель
Authors: Малевская А.В. , Калюжный Н.А. , Солдатенков Ф.Ю. , Левин Р.В. , Салий Р.А. , Малевский Д.А. , Покровский П.В. , Ларионов В.Р. , Андреев В.М.
Published: December 2022

Development of lift-off technique of AlGaAs/GaAs heterostructures, grown by the MOCVD technique, to GaAs carrier-substrate using silver-containing paste or Au-In compound has been carried out. Forming process of frontal ohmic contact to GaAs n-type conductivity based on contact systems Au(Ge)/Ni/Au and Pd/Ge/Au with specific contact resistivity 2-5·10-6 Ом·см2 has been investigated. Analyzed was the influence of heterostructure lift-off technique and forming process of frontal ohmic contact on the IR light-emitting diodes parameters: minimum light-emitting diodes (1mm2 square) series resistance was 0.16 Ohm. Optical power 270 mW at current 1.5A has been achieved.
Diversity in Stakeholder Groups in Generative Co-design for Digital Health: Assembly Procedure and Preliminary Assessment
Authors: Vandekerckhove Pieter , Timmermans Job , de Bont Antoinette , de Mul Marleen
Published: December 2022

Background

Diverse knowledge and ways of thinking are claimed to be important when involving stakeholders such as patients, care professionals, and care managers in a generative co-design (GCD) process. However, this claim is rather general and has not been operationalized; therefore, the influence of various stakeholders on the GCD process has not been empirically tested.

Objective

In this study, we aimed to take the first step in assessing stakeholder diversity by formulating a procedure to assemble a group of diverse stakeholders and test its influence in a GCD process.

Methods

To test the procedure and assess its influence on the GCD process, a case was selected involving a foundation that planned to develop a serious game to help people with cancer return to work. The procedure for assembling a stakeholder group involves snowball sampling and individual interviews, leading to the formation of 2 groups of stakeholders. Thirteen people were identified through snowball sampling, and they were briefly interviewed to assess their knowledge, inference experience, and communication skills. Two diverse stakeholder groups were formed, with one more potent than the other. The influence of both stakeholder groups on the GCD process was qualitatively assessed by comparing the knowledge output and related knowledge processing in 2 identical GCD workshops.

Results

Our hypothesis on diverse stakeholders was confirmed, although it also appeared that merely assessing the professional background of stakeholders was not sufficient to reach the full potential of the GCD process. The more potently diverse group had a stronger influence on knowledge output and knowledge processing, resulting in a more comprehensive problem definition and more precisely described solutions. In the less potently diverse group, none of the stakeholders had experience with abduction-2 inferencing, and this did not emerge in the GCD process, suggesting that at least one stakeholder should have previous abduction-2 experience.

Conclusions

A procedure to assemble a stakeholder group with specific criteria to assess the diversity of knowledge, ways of thinking, and communication can improve the potential of the GCD process and the resulting digital health.
The #BlueWhaleChallenge and presence of suicidal ideations on Polish-language Twitter (Preprint)
Authors: Waszak Przemysław , Otręba Mateusz , Zagożdżon Paweł , Springer Janusz , Gmitrowicz Agnieszka
Published: December 2022

BACKGROUND

The Blue Whale Challenge (BWCh) was a widely reported media hoax in 2017, presented as a online game that encouraged teenagers to commit suicide. The actual link between this internet phenomenon and the suicide remains doubtful.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of the study was to analyze the scale of BWCh interest and the suicidal content in polish Twitter and suicidal statistics.

METHODS

The Google Trends tool was used to estimate the timeframe of Internet users' interest. Media reports on BWCh were analyzed using Google News. Analysis of Twitter content containing the word "suicide" was carried out. Each tweet was reviewed to identify suicidally significant content. Data on suicides and suicide attempts were obtained from The National Police Headquarters.

RESULTS

Internet interest in BWCh was limited to March 2017. 240 clinically-significant tweets were identified, 65.7% of which contained thoughts of suicide, 11.7% as plans to commit suicide and 1.3% as encourage to suicide. There was a slight increase in suicidal behavior during April-May of 2017 in the 19-24 age group, compared to 2018-2019. However, the overall annual statistics for 2017 did not differ from the long-term trends.

CONCLUSIONS

There is no clear link between the popularity of BWCh and the increased suicidal behavior on national level. At the same time, there was alarming suicidal content at Twitter. Therefore, it would be advisable to address the help and preventive measures for users of social media.
SOSYAL MECRALARDA İLGİ GÖREN DÖNEMSEL MÜZİK AKIMLARI: 90’LAR TÜRKÇE POP ÖRNEKLEMİ
Authors: DÖNMEZ Yağmur Eylül
Published: December 2022

Tarihsel süreçte insanların önemli ihtiyaçlarından biri olduğu düşünülen haberleşme, iletişim teknolojilerinin gelişimi, güçlenen iletişim araçlarının etkileri ve özellikle gelişen internet ağı ile haberleşme süreci ile yeni boyutlara evrilmiş olduğu gözlemlenmektedir. Yaşanan bu evrilme, teknolojik gelişmelerin iletişim pratiklerine dönüştürebilmesine, bireylerin haber üretim ve tüketim sürecinde etkin bir konuma gelmesine imkan tanımaktadır. Yeni medya olarak adlandırılan sosyal medyanın, alışıla gelen kitle iletişim organlarından bazı özellikleriyle ayrılabilme, iletişim şekillerini değiştirebilme ve dönüştürme gücüne sahip olduğu düşünülmektedir. Günümüzde sosyal mecralarda (instagram, youtube vs.) dönemsel müzik akımları üzerine sayfa oluşumları ve ilgi görmesinin sosyo-kültürel ve psiko-sosyal yönlerden etkileri incelendiğinde birçok olgu ile karşılaşılmakta olduğu görülmektedir. Yaklaşık olarak otuz yıl öncesi bir müzik dönemini kapsamakta olan 90’lar Türkçe pop müzik akımı, günümüzde popüler sosyal medya sayfaları, şarkı listeleri ve videoları olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Bu sosyal medya sayfalarının ciddi oranlarda takipçi olarak nitelendirilen izleyici kitlesi bulunmakta olduğu olgusundan hareketle, takipçi sayıları ortalama on bin ile iki yüz bin aralığında değişen 22 sosyal medya sayfa adminleri (yöneticileri) ile sosyal mecralarda (instagram, youtube vs.) dönemsel müzik akımlarından 90’lar Türkçe pop müzik kavramının sosyo-kültürel, psiko-sosyal ve ilgi görebilmesindeki etkileri araştırılmıştır.
Atgriešanās garša: latviešu pēctrimdas teksti gastropoētiskā skatījumā
Authors: Friks Elvis , Lāms Ojārs
Published: December 2022

Ēdiens ir ilgošanās, atmiņas un identitātes svarīgs elements trimdiniekam, ēdiens atspoguļo saikni ar dzimteni, un pēctrimdiniekam tas kļūst arī par cerību un ilgu spoguli
Jaunas liecības par 11.–13. gadsimta ugunskapiem zemgaļu teritorijā: Tērvetes Viesturu kapulauka izpētes rezultāti
Authors: Jērums Normunds
Published: December 2022

Šajā pētījumā aplūkots un analizēts jaunatklātā Tērvetes Viesturu kapulauka arheoloģisko izrakumu materiāls, kas sniedz iepriekš nezināmas, nozīmīgas liecības par zemgaļu apbedīšanas tradīcijām un materiālo kultūru 12.–13. gs. Rakstā aplūkots Tērvetes Viesturu kapulaukā atklātais ugunskapu inventārs, apbedījumu hronoloģija, apbedīšanas veids un konteksts.