bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A comprehensive evaluation of bronchoscopy at a large urban public hospital in South Africa
Authors: Ajayi Adekunle.O , Venter Michelle , Wong Michelle.L.
Published: July 2023

Background: A definitive diagnosis of respiratory pathology is often elusive without tissue biopsy. Bronchoscopy is indispensable to visualise and sample endobronchial lesions and lung parenchyma.

Objectives: To describe the practise of fibreoptic bronchoscopy at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (CHBAH). Outcomes include patient demographics, as well as indications and findings of fibreoptic bronchoscopy. To define possible associations between demographic characteristics and final diagnosis.

Methods: Retrospective record review of patients who had undergone fibreoptic bronchoscopy at CHBAH over a 8-year period (2011–2018).

Results: Bronchoscopy records were retrieved for 830 patients. Two thirds of patients were male; the mean age of patients was 56.1 (+/−13.3) years. Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status was reported in 74%. Twenty-two percent of this population was seropositive for HIV (median CD4 count 233 cells/mm3, IQR: 85–434 cells/mm3). Most were performed for suspected endobronchial lesions (52%), and 12% for pulmonary infiltrates. The most common final diagnosis was lung malignancy in 39% of patients. Squamous cell carcinoma was identified in 43%, followed by adenocarcinoma (31%). Women and HIV positive patients were less likely to be diagnosed with malignancy compared to men and HIV negative patients. The complication rate for bronchoscopy was 2%.

Conclusion: Suspected endobronchial lesions were the most common indication for bronchoscopy, and the most common diagnosis was primary lung cancer. Bronchoscopy is a useful tool in the diagnosis of respiratory disease with a low complication rate.
Vitamin B12 deficiency and hyperhomocysteinemia: A description of two cases with thrombosis
Authors: Mehta Ruchika , Daude Amina , Variava Ebrahim
Published: July 2023

Elevated homocysteine levels are associated with venous and arterial thrombosis. This report describes two patients with low vitamin B12 levels due to pernicious anaemia and elevated homocysteine levels, one of whom presented with an arterial thrombosis (cerebrovascular event) and another with venous thrombosis (deep vein thrombosis) without any other apparent cause for their presentation. Although not routinely recommended, it may be of value to screen patients with unexplained arterial or venous thrombotic events for elevated homocysteine levels. However, the paradox remains, that while hyperhomocysteinemia is associated with an increased risk of thrombosis, therapeutic strategies that lower homocysteine levels do not reduce the risk of thrombotic events.
A question of omission of care or social reciprocity? Low-income families’ perception of child neglect in Ghana
Authors: Manful Esmeranda , Karim Inusah
Published: July 2023

Child neglect is the most contested type of child maltreatment as its definition and measurement are more subjective, however, the less researched area of concern is the basis of its construction. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore what low-income families deem as child neglect to inform more acceptable interventions for both Social Workers and families to ensure better outcomes for children. This paper presents the findings of a pilot study in Assin Assempanaye, a low-income community in the Central Region of Ghana. Adopting an interpretative phenomenological analysis approach with an in-depth interview guide, 18 parents from different households’ views were explored using thematic analysis. The findings of the study revealed that age and expected social behaviour were the basis for neglect. Where omission of care for a child below 10 years was deemed as parental failure, for those, 10-17 years, the incidence of neglect was linked to the child’s failure to conform to the reciprocal social relationship between a parent and a child. It is suggested that Social Workers have to address adolescent neglect differently in programme interventions by also focusing on social role expectations.
Students Code-switching and Code-mixing in Spoken Communication Activities at English Language Education Department of UIN Mataram
Authors: Muslihati Muslihati , Khusniyah Nurul Lailatul , Rahmat Hery
Published: July 2023

The research aims to know the types of code mixing, the type of code switching and the factors of code-switching and code-mixing in the process of learning English in 6th semester students of the English Language Education department of UIN Mataram. This research was used descriptive qualitative approach. The subject of this study was one of the classes in the British American Australian course. The research applies observation, interviews and documents in collecting data. The study reveals that (1) there are 2 types of code mixing namely Insertion and alternation;(2) there are 2 types of code switching namely Intra-Sentential and Intra-Sentential; (3) there are 4 factors that cause students did code switching and code mixing in class namely  situation, talking about a particular topic, difficulties to finding equivalent words in language in used, and intention of clarifying  the speech content for interlocutor.
Об одном классе точных решений системы уравнений Навье-Стокса для несжимаемой жидкости
Authors: Галкин Валерий Алексеевич , Galkin Valerii Alekseevich , Дубовик Алексей Олегович , Dubovik Aleksei Olegovich
Published: July 2023

Получен класс точных решений системы уравнений Навье-Стокса, соответствующий вихревому течению несжимаемой жидкости в цилиндре и коаксиальном цилиндре. Исследовано поведение решения вблизи особых точек, лежащих на оси цилиндра. Выполнен расчет поля температуры на основе метода контрольного объема, соответствующего найденному классу точных решений.
Reproductive biology of Trichopria anastrephae Lima (Hymenoptera: Diapriidae), a biological control agent of Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae)
Authors: Kruger Alexandra P. , Garcez Amanda M. , Scheunemann Tiago , Bernardi Daniel , Nava Dori E. , Garcia Flávio Roberto Mello
Published: July 2023

Hymenopteran parasitoids, like any other insect, employ strategies to ensure their reproduction. Here, we present mating strategies used by the pupal parasitoid Trichopria anastrephae Lima (Hymenoptera: Diapriidae), a potential biocontrol agent of the invasive pest species Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae). Adults from this species emerge in the first hours of photophase, and males emerge before females, demonstrating that T. anastrephae is a protandrous species. Parasitoid age when first mated influences the parasitism and sex ratio. Younger females result in a higher number of offspring, while older males result in a more female-biased sex ratio of offspring. Both males and females are polygamic, and the order in which a female is mated by the male affects parasitism, viability of parasitized pupae, and sex ratio of offspring, with the first female performing the highest parasitism and sex ratio, but the lowest viability. Females that are allowed to mate multiple times generate lower numbers of offspring when compared to virgin or single-mated females, but the highest sex ratio. Data present in this study can be used to improve parasitoid rearing and field releases of T. anastrephae, to be used in biological control programs for D. suzukii.
Infertile egg powder improves nutrient digestibility, digestive organ development, and performance of broiler chickens
Authors: Suprayogi Wara Pratitis Sabar , Ratriyanto Adi , Irawan Agung
Published: July 2023

This research investigated the effects of infertile egg powder (IEP) supplementation in the diets of broiler chickens on nutrient digestibility, digestive tract development, and performance. A total of 196 one-day-old male broiler chickens were randomized into four treatments differing in IEP levels, each with seven replicates of seven birds. The treatments were: 100% basal diet as a control (CON), 96% CON + 4% IEP (IEP4), 94% CON + 6% IEP (IEP6), and 92% CON + 8% IEP (IEP8). The observed variables included growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and digestive organ development. The results showed that dietary IEP enhanced the digestibility of dry matter, crude protein, ether extract, and crude ash (P < 0.05), most noticeably in the IEP6 and IEP8 groups. However, IEP did not affect crude fiber and nitrogen-free extract digestibility. The birds consuming diets with IEP had heavier and more prolonged (P < 0.05) duodenums, jejunum, ileum, and whole small intestines compared to the birds fed the CON diet. Dietary IEP also improved liver and gizzard weight (P < 0.05). Feeding IEP did not affect feed intake but increased (P < 0.05) crude protein and metabolizable energy intake, leading to an increase (P < 0.05) of daily weight gain and concomitantly decreased (P < 0.05) feed conversion ratio of the IEP groups. To conclude, IEP from hatchery had a positive response on the improved nutrient digestibility, digestive tract development, and performance of broiler chickens, and therefore, it can be used as a feed ingredient for broiler chickens.
Learning Risk Factors from App Reviews: A Large Language Model Approach for Risk Matrix Construction
Authors: de Lima Vitor Mesaque Alves , Barbosa Jacson Rodrigues , Marcacini Ricardo Marcondes
Published: July 2023

Context. Analyzing mobile app reviews is essential for identifying trends and issue patterns that impact user experience and app reputation in app stores. A risk matrix provides a simple and intuitive way to prioritize software maintenance actions to reduce negative ratings. However, the manual construction of a risk matrix is time-consuming, and stakeholders work to understand the context of risks due to varied descriptions and review volume.
Objective. There is a need for machine learning-based methods to extract risks and classify their priority. Existing studies have automated risk matrix generation in software development but have not explored app reviews or utilized Large Language Models (LLMs).
Method. To address this gap, we propose using recent LLMs, specifically the OPT model, to automatically construct a risk matrix by extracting information from app reviews, such as features and bugs. We conduct experimental evaluations using reviews from eight mobile apps, generating risk matrices and comparing them with annotated reference matrices.
Results. Results demonstrate that OPT models generate competitive risk matrices with proper prompt optimization.
Conclusions. Our contributions include a dynamic and automatic prompt generation approach for customized instructions, allowing accurate and automated review analysis. We also develop instructions to identify risk severity using zero-shot learning. Additionally, we evaluate how OPT models compare to proprietary language models like GPT, showing the feasibility of LLMs in resource-constrained and sensitive contexts. This study represents a significant step toward improving software maintenance and feature prioritization.
Mathematics Subject Classification (2020) MSC 68T07 · MSC 68T50 · MSC 68N01 · MSC 68T35
The Identification of Hysterothlacium on Sixbar Groupers (Epinephelus sexfasciatus) in The Territorial Waters of East Java Using Sequencing Method
Authors:   Mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan, Universitas Airlangga Surabaya, Kismawardani Putri , Koesdarto Setiawan , Santoso Kuncoro Puguh , Lastuti Nunuk Dyah Retno , Sabdoningrum Emy Koestanti , Kusnoto Kusnoto
Published: July 2023

This study aimed to identify the parasitic nematode Hysterothylacium sp. using the sequencing method. A sampling of Hysterothylacium sp. was taken from 60 striped grouper fish (Ephinephelus sexfasciatus) and has characteristics such as brown color, booring teeth on the anterior, a simple digestive system including the esophagus, stomach (ventriculus), small intestine and does not have mucron on the posterior. Specific primers for the COX-2 mtDNA gene (210F and 211R) were used for DNA amplification (Polymerase Chain Reaction) and DNA sequencing with a length of 629bp. The positive result of the PCR method (sample S) was sequenced. Then, the results of the sequencing method were compared with the reference DNA sequences KY065298.1, MF120253.1, MF120248.1, and KU886687.1. Furthermore, Homology and kinship tests were carried out using GenBank (NCBI). Results showed a 97% similarity of the sample with Hysterothylacium amoyense cytochrome oxidase subunit II (COX-2) gene MF120253.1.
The Impact of Individuals' Attitudes Towards Social Media and Frequency of Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic Outbreak of e-Health Literacy and COVID-19 Preventive Health Behavior
Authors: Yaprak Zeynep Öztürk , Yaprak İsmail , Ecevit Eyyup
Published: July 2023

Objectives: The study focused on the relationship of individuals’
attitudes towards the COVID-19 outbreak in social media networks and the
frequency of social media use associated with the outbreak with e-health
literacy and COVID-19 preventive health behavior. Methods: The data of
the study were obtained by applying the survey method. The data were
collected using the convenience sampling technique. Within the scope of
the study, 773 survey data were obtained. A mediation analysis using
multiple regression was performed for the analysis of the data. Results:
The results obtained in the analysis, the attitudes of individuals
towards social media during the epidemic has a significant and positive
predictive effect on e-health literacy (R2: 0.1468, F: 133.223, p
<0.05) and preventive health behavior (R2: 0.0489, F: 39.621,
p <0.05). Conclusion: In the analysis conducted, the attitudes
towards social media of individuals has significant and positive effects
on e-health literacy and preventive COVID-19 health behavior. In
addition, it was concluded that individuals’ frequency of social media
use during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak had a positive and significant
relationship with e-health literacy and COVID-19 preventive health
behavior.
Pomiar zmienności cen na rynku ziarna roślin strączkowych uprawianych w Polsce oraz rynku śruty sojowej
Authors: Just Małgorzata , Śmiglak-Krajewska Magdalena
Published: July 2023

Obserwowany w ostatnich latach wzrost zmienności cen na rynkach towarów rolnych powoduje większą ekspozycję uczestników rynku na ryzyko rynkowe. Celem opracowania było oszacowanie zmienności logarytmicznych stóp zwrotu cen na rynku ziarna roślin strączkowych uprawianych w Polsce oraz rynku śruty sojowej. Materiał badawczy stanowiły szeregi czasowe miesięcznych cen skupu ziarna rodzimych roślin strączkowych i śruty sojowej w okresie od stycznia 2006 do grudnia 2010 r. Do oszacowania zmienności cen towarów rolnych wykorzystano klasyczne i pozycyjne miary zmienności oraz modele ARMAX. Wyniki przeprowadzonych badań wskazują na dużą zmienności na rynku badanych towarów oraz zasadność rozróżnienia między przewidywalnymi i nieprzewidywalnymi składowymi stóp zwrotu cen, aby właściwie ocenić ekspozycję na ryzyko.
Korzyści z opracowywania i czynniki warunkujące sukces nowych produktów na rynku żywności
Authors: Kaczorowska Joanna
Published: July 2023

Opracowywanie, wprowadzanie nowych i ulepszanie istniejących produktów jest jednym ze sposobów utrzymania się firm na dynamicznie zmieniającym się rynku żywności. Działania te zwiększają elastyczność i stabilność funkcjonowania, wzmacniają obecną pozycję przedsiębiorstw i stwarzają możliwość ich rozwoju w przyszłości. Skuteczność tych działań zależy od znajomości czynników warunkujących sukces nowych produktów na rynku oraz od wykorzystania tej wiedzy przez przedsiębiorstwa w praktyce
Ewolucja podejścia do jakości żywności oraz podstawowe cechy systemów jakości produktów rolnych i środków spożywczych w Unii Europejskiej
Authors: Dobieżyński Krzysztof
Published: July 2023

Celem pracy jest przybliżenie genezy rozwiązań prawnych w zakresie systemów jakości produktów rolnych i środków spożywczych w UE. Przedstawione zostały również najważniejsze cechy tych systemów, do których należą: chronione nazwy pochodzenia, chronione oznaczenia geograficzne, gwarantowane tradycyjne specjalności oraz produkcja ekologiczna. Obowiązujące regulacje prawne zapewniają systemy jakości produktów rolnych oraz środków spożywczych o charakterze ponadterytorialnym. Konsekwencją ponadterytorialności ochrony jest uniwersalność podstawowych pojęć użytych w obowiązujących aktach prawnych.
The Challenges of Teaching Islamic Education In the Millennial Generation Era
Authors: Fathuddin Fauziah , Nurdin Nurdin , Rustina Rustina
Published: July 2023

This article discusses the issues of Islamic religious education learning in the millennial era, focusing on teachers, teaching methods, learning media, and students' interest in learning. The research was conducted in a high school in the Pasangkayu district. The research utilized a qualitative method with data collection techniques such as direct observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis. The research findings indicate that implementing Islamic religious education learning in the millennial generation begins with preparing teaching tools. However, the application of teaching methods and the utilization of educational technology still need more improvement. The issues of Islamic religious education learning in the millennial generation in high school include internal and external problems. Internal problems include the teachers' need for more ability to deliver the lessons and utilize educational technology. Islamic religious teachers must be role models for students regarding responsibility, low interest, and learning motivation. External problems include the influence of scientific and technological advancements in communication and the impact of social environments. The solutions to these learning problems involve Islamic religious teachers improving the learning process, providing learning aids, and mastering educational technology. Additionally, teachers engage in discussions with various stakeholders at the school to address the learning issues.
Türk Bankacılık Sektöründe Kar Yönetimi Uygulamaları: Borsa İstanbul Örneği
Authors: DOĞAN Ufuk , DİNÇ Yusuf
Published: July 2023

Kar yönetimi, şirketlerin hedeflenen dönem karına ulaşmak için genel kabul görmüş muhasebe ilkeleri, muhasebe standartları ve yasal düzenlemelerdeki esnekliklerden faydalanarak finansal sonuçlarını gerçeğe uygun olmayan bir şekilde raporlamasıdır. Bu çalışmada ekonomik ve finansal sistem içerisinde en önemli role sahip olan bankaların kar yönetimi uygulamalarına başvurup başvurmadıklarının panel veri analizi yöntemiyle tespit edilmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Ayrıca kredi kayıp karşılıkları ile sürdürülen faaliyetler vergi öncesi kar değişkenleri arasındaki nedensellik ilişkisi hem panel geneli hem de panel birimleri için Emirmahmutoğlu ve Köse (2011) Panel Granger Nedensellik Testi kullanılmıştır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda, Borsa İstanbul (BİST)’da işlem gören kamu, özel ve yabancı sermayeli on ticari bankanın 2009-2019 yılları arasındaki çeyrek dönemlik faaliyet raporları örneklem olarak ele alınmıştır. Bankaların anılan faaliyet yıllarını kapsayan finansal tablolarındaki aktif toplamları, krediler ve alacaklar, takipteki krediler, kredi kayıp karşılıkları, sürdürülen faaliyetler öncesi vergi karı veya zararı, net dönem karı veya zararı kalemlerinin tutarları ve ayrıca gayri safi yurtiçi hasıla ile enflasyon oranları makro değişkenler olarak modelde yer almaktadır. Elde edilen bulgulara göre, seçilmiş bankaların kredi kayıp karşılıkları üzerinde; kredi kayıp karşılıklarının kendi gecikmeli değeri, sürdürülen faaliyetler öncesi vergi karı veya zararı, sorunlu krediler ve aktif büyüklüğü istatistiksel olarak pozitif ve anlamlı, sermaye yeterlilik oranı ve ekonomik büyüme oranı ise negatif ve anlamlı bir etkiye sahiptir. Kredi kayıp karşılıkları üzerinde; dönem karı veya zararı, kredi-mevduat oranı ve enflasyon oranı değişkenleri ise istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir etkiye sahip değildir.
Developing Virtual Physics Practicum Module of Optic Based on Guided Inquiry to Improve Students' Science Process Skills
Authors: Bhakti Yoga Budi , Sumarni Ria Asep , Mayanty Sri , Astuti Irnin Agustina Dwi
Published: July 2023

Science process skills are one of the competencies that must be possessed by students after attending physics learning. Science process skills can be obtained by practicum activities both in person and virtually. However, the availability of virual physics practicum modules is not widely available in schools, even though there are some materials that cannot be done directly.  Therefore, a guided inquiry-based virtual practicum module is needed to improve students' science process skills in learning physics. This development research using 4-D method (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate). In the development of this module, the researchers only come to the third stage of the four stages. Validation results from experts get an average score of 86% interpretation which means that the module is included in the criteria worthy of use in learning even with the notes of experts to revise some of the components present in this module so that this module complies with existing standards. The results of the analysis of student responses to the practicum module obtained a total average of 85% with the category is "strong." This shows almost all the students gave a positive response to the virtual practicum module based guided inquiry. The development of virtual practicum modules based guided inquiry can improve science process skills of the students, with the average score of students‟ science process skills before using a virtual practicum module based guided inquiry of 2.63 and the average score of students‟ science process skills after using a virtual practicum module based guided inquiry of 3.30
COVID-19 ÖNCESİ VE DÖNEMİNDE SEÇİLMİŞ MAKROEKONOMİK DEĞİŞKENLER ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİNİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: COŞKUN Aykan , AYPEK Nevzat
Published: July 2023

Makroekonomik unsurlardaki değişim ülke ekonomilerini, firmaları ve yatırımcıları etkilediğinden söz konusu değişimin yönünün tahmin edilmesi ilgili tarafların alacağı kararlar açısından önem arz etmektedir. Çalışmada COVID 19 öncesi ve döneminde seçilmiş makroekonomik değişkenler arasındaki ilişki incelenmek istenmiştir. Bu amaç çerçevesinde 6 Şubat 2018-3 Mart 2022 tarihleri arasında günlük verilerine ulaşılabilen altın (ONS) fiyatları, BIST100 Endeksi, CDS primleri, döviz kurları ve faiz oranları arasındaki ilişki Vektör Otoregresyon Model (VAR)/Granger nedensellik analiziyle incelenmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular ışığında COVID 19 öncesi; BIST100 Endeksinden faiz oranlarına doğru, döviz kurlarından BIST100 Endeksi ve CDS primlerine doğru tek yönlü nedensellik ilişkisi tespit edilmiştir. COVID-19 döneminde ise döviz kurları ile BIST100 Endeksi ve CDS primleri arasında çift yönlü nedensellik ilişkisi, faiz oranlarından BIST100 Endeksi ve CDS primlerine doğru tek yönlü nedensellik ilişkisi tespit edilmiştir
Community-Based Photographic Archives and “Potential” Histories of the Cold War in Eastern Europe
Authors: Ruchel-Stockmans Katarzyna
Published: July 2023

The article proposes to look at the recently emerged online photographic archives in Eastern Europe as a form of digital commons. The bulk of the collected photographs in these archives are vernacular, family or amateur photographs, the sort which obstinately resists being included in the histories of photography. The online archives under scrutiny here, Fortepan in Hungary and Karta/CAS in Poland, disregard the established divisions between the photographic genres, allowing the reconfiguring of the hierarchies and values perpetuated by other archives and museum collections. Most significantly, by being accessible and relying on the contributions of its users, the online archives also forge a new public. The aim of this article is to investigate the affordances of these archives in constructing new photographic histories of the Cold War. Looking at selected photographs showing collective manifestations and street protests, the article will demonstrate the realignment of the private and the public in these archives.
Impact of the Supervisory Role of the international Court of Justice on Security Council Resolutions
Authors: قاسم انمار نايف
Published: July 2023

It was previously mentioned that in issuing its decisions, the Security Council is governed by legal controls that it must observe in order for its decisions to be legitimate and receive acceptance by the countries concerned with their  mplementation. These controls were embodied in two objective and procedural  ategories so that its work is consistent with the provisions of the United Nations Charter and the rules of international law in general, and to ensure This commitment included an aspect of the proposals and projects presented in connection with the reform of the Security Council, the necessity of its decisions being subject to a type of oversight that puts an end to the direction it takes in some of these decisions outside the circle of legitimacy, and supervision ensures that the Security Council does not exceed the powers and powers vested in for him . However, there is a juristic disagreement about determining who is responsible for oversight, some of whom made it the prerogative of the General Assembly, and some of them demanded that the decisions of the Council be subject to Sharia preventive oversight exercised by the International Court of Justice through an advisory opinion, as well as the possibility of the decisions being subject to subsequent control of the Council from Also accepted by the International Court of Justice, in accordance with its jurisdiction.

Since the International Court of Justice is the main judicial organ of the United Nations, the hopes of many countries have been directed towards them, in order to have a role in overseeing the legitimacy of Security Council resolutions, especially countries that are in urgent need of the protection provided by the presence of this oversight.
Senzorska procjena tjestenine obogaćene maslačkom (Taraxacum officinale Weber)
Authors: Friganović Emilija , Ćurić Duška , Krička Tajana
Published: July 2023

Zahvaljujući znanstvenim istraživanjima i dokazima koji govore u prilog tomu da su prehrana i zdravlje usko povezani, potrošači se okreću skupini prehrambenih proizvoda koje nazivamo funkcionalnim, a kojoj pripadaju i obogaćeni proizvodi. Tjestenina je popularna i pogodna namirnica za obogaćivanje dodatkom različitih sastojaka. Cilj ovog rada bio je pripremiti svježu tjesteninu, odnosno svježe široke rezance obogaćene različitim udjelima osušenih i pulveriziranih listova maslačka te utvrditi prihvatljivost svježih i kuhanih svježih uzoraka od strane potrošača. U tu svrhu pripremljena su i ocijenjena po 4 (četiri) uzorka širokih rezanaca, svježih i kuhanih svježih, s različitim udjelima listova maslačka. Podaci dobiveni senzorskom procjenom obrađeni su i analizirani u programima Microsoft Excel te IBM SPSS Statistics 25. Rezultati su prikazani kao aritmetička sredina ± standardna devijacija. U analizi podataka korištena je jednosmjerna analiza varijance (ANOVA) uz Tukeyev post-hoc test. Tjestenina obogaćena sušenim i pulveriziranim listovima maslačka ocijenjena je visokim ocjenama od strane potrošača. Iz dobivenih rezultata senzorske procjene može se zaključiti da je najprihvatljiviji uzorak kontrolni uzorak, a od širokih rezanaca obogaćenih maslačkom onaj s udjelom 10 % sušenih i pulveriziranih listova maslačka na ukupne suhe sastojke i u slučaju svježih i u slučaju kuhanih svježih uzoraka. Podaci pokazuju da za neka senzorska svojstva postoje statistički značajne razlike između uzoraka, pogotovo za uzorke s najvećim udjelom listova maslačka.
Timing of Floral Differentiation in Four Avocado (Persea Americana Mill.) Cultivars on the Main Island of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Authors: Maeda Takaaki , Yonemoto Yoshimi , Hossain Md. Amzad
Published: July 2023

We conducted a morphological investigation of flower bud differentiation in four cultivars of avocado (Persea americana Mill.): ‘Pinkerton’ (Guatemalan hybrid), ‘Simmons’ (West Indian), ‘Hass’ (predominantly Guatemalan × Mexican), and ‘Monroe’ (Guatemalan × West Indian). The avocado cultivars were planted on the main island of Okinawa Prefecture, which is the only subtropical area of Japan. Buds were collected on 15 November, and 1 and 19 December, 2011, and on 4 and 17 January 2012. The buds were sectioned longitudinally at a thickness of 15 μm through paraffin sectioning, double-stained with Safranin O and Fast green, and observed under an optical microscope to morphologically determine the flower bud differentiation stage. Flower bud differentiation occurred earliest in ‘Pinkerton’ in mid-December, followed by ‘Simmons’ in early January and ‘Hass’ in mid-January. Flower bud differentiation was not observed in ‘Monroe’ during the study period.

How to Cite: Takaaki Maeda, Yoshimi Yonemoto, Md. Amzad Hossain, 2023. "Timing of Floral Differentiation in Four Avocado (Persea Americana Mill.) Cultivars on the Main Island of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan." Journal of Agriculture and Crops, vol. 9, pp. 408-412.
Survival prediction of hepatocellular carcinoma by measuring the extracellular volume fraction with single-phase contrast-enhanced dual-energy CT imaging
Authors: Chen Yan , Shi Kexin , Li Zhen , Wang Huixia , Liu Nana , Zhan Pengchao , Liu Xing , Shang Bo , Hou Ping , Gao Jianbo , Lyu Peijie
Published: July 2023

Purpose

This study aimed to investigate the value of quantified extracellular volume fraction (fECV) derived from dual-energy CT (DECT) for predicting the survival outcomes of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after transarterial chemoembolization (TACE).

Materials and methods

A total of 63 patients with HCC who underwent DECT before treatment were retrospectively included. Virtual monochromatic images (VMI) (70 keV) and iodine density images (IDI) during the equilibrium phase (EP) were generated. The tumor VMI-fECV and IDI-fECV were measured and calculated on the whole tumor (Whole) and maximum enhancement of the tumor (Maximum), respectively. Univariate and multivariate Cox models were used to evaluate the effects of clinical and imaging predictors on overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS).

Results

The correlation between tumor VMI-fECV and IDI-fECV was strong (both p< 0.001). The Bland–Altman plot between VMI-fECV and IDI-fECV showed a bias of 5.16% for the Whole and 6.89% for the Maximum modalities, respectively. Increasing tumor VMI-fECV and IDI-fECV were positively related to the effects on OS and PFS (both p< 0.05). The tumor IDI-fECV-Maximum was the only congruent independent predictor in patients with HCC after TACE in the multivariate analysis on OS (p = 0.000) and PFS (p = 0.028). Patients with higher IDI-fECV-Maximum values had better survival rates above the optimal cutoff values, which were 35.42% for OS and 29.37% for PFS.

Conclusion

The quantified fECV determined by the equilibrium-phase contrast-enhanced DECT can potentially predict the survival outcomes of patients with HCC following TACE treatment.
Differential diagnostic value of tumor markers and contrast-enhanced computed tomography in gastric hepatoid adenocarcinoma and gastric adenocarcinoma
Authors: Dong Congsong , Wang Yanling , Gu Xiaoyu , Lv Xiaojing , Ren Shuai , Wang Zhongqiu , Dai Zhenyu
Published: July 2023

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of tumor markers and contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CE-CT) in differentiating gastric hepatoid adenocarcinoma (GHA) from gastric adenocarcinoma (GA).

Methods

This retrospective study included 160 patients (44 with GHA vs. 116 with GA) who underwent preoperative CE-CT. Preoperative serum concentrations of tumor biomarkers and CT imaging features were analyzed, including alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9), carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125), tumor location, growth pattern, size, enhancement pattern, cystic changes, and mass contrast enhancement. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate useful tumor markers and CT imaging features for differentiating GHA from GA.

Results

When compared to GA, GHA showed a higher serum AFP [13.27 ng/ml (5.2–340.1) vs. 2.7 ng/ml (2.2–3.98), P <0.001] and CEA levels [4.07 ng/ml (2.73–12.53) vs. 2.42 ng/ml (1.38–4.31), P <0.001]. CT imaging showed GHA with a higher frequency of tumor location in the gastric antrum (P <0.001). GHA had significantly lower attenuation values at the portal venous phase [PCA, (82.34 HU ± 8.46 vs. 91.02 HU ± 10.62, P <0.001)] and delayed phase [DCA, (72.89 HU ± 8.83 vs. 78.27 HU ± 9.51, P <0.001)] when compared with GA. Multivariate logistic regression analyses revealed that tumor location, PCA, and serum AFP level were independent predictors of differentiation between GHA and GA. The combination of these three predictors performed well in discriminating GHA from GA, with an AUC of 0.903, a sensitivity of 86.36%, and a specificity of 81.90%.

Conclusions

Integrated evaluation of tumor markers and CT features, including tumor location, PCA, and serum AFP, allowed for more accurate differentiation of GHA from GA.
Accuracy and Safety of Pedicle Screw Placement for Treating Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Narrative Review Comparing Available Techniques
Authors: Ansorge Alexandre , Sarwahi Vishal , Bazin Ludmilla , Vazquez Oscar , De Marco Giacomo , Dayer Romain
Published: July 2023

Posterior spinal fusion and segmental spinal instrumentation using pedicle screws (PS) is the most used procedure to correct adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Computed navigation, robotic navigation, and patient-specific drill templates are available, besides the first described free-hand technique. None of these techniques are recognized as the gold standard. This review compares the PS placement accuracy and misplacement-related complication rates achieved with the techniques mentioned above. It further reports PS accuracy classifications and anatomic PS misplacement risk factors. The literature suggests a higher PS placement accuracy for robotic relative to computed navigation and for the latter relative to the free-hand technique (misplacement rates: 0.4–7.2% versus 1.9–11% versus 1.5–50.7%) using variable accuracy classifications. The reported PS-misplacement-related complication rates are, however, uniformly low (0–1.4%) for every technique, while robotic and computed navigation induce a roughly fourfold increase in the patient’s intraoperative radiation exposure relative to the free-hand technique with fluoroscopic implant positioning control. The authors, therefore, recommend dedicating robotic and computed navigation for complex deformities or revisions with altered landmarks, underline the need for a generally accepted PS accuracy classification, and advise against PS placement in grade 4 pedicles yielding higher misplacement rates (22.2–31.5%).
Surfaces Family with Bertrand Curves as Common Asymptotic Curves in Euclidean 3–Space E3
Authors: Aldossary Maryam T. , Abdel-Baky Rashad A.
Published: July 2023

The main result of this paper is constructing a surfaces family with the similarity of Bertrand curves in Euclidean 3–space E3. Then, by utilizing the Serret–Frenet frame, we conclude the sufficient and necessary conditions of surfaces family interpolating Bertrand curves as common asymptotic curves. Consequently, the expansion to the ruled surfaces family is also depicted. As implementations of our main results, we demonstrate some examples to confirm the method.
Reseña del libro: “Introducción a la retórica jurídica”
Authors: Alarcón Zambrano Jaime Alfredo
Published: July 2023

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Traditional Manufacturing and Characterisation of “Kargasok”, an Indigenous Tea Made in the Far North Region, Cameroon
Authors: Bakari Daoudou , Moussa Nouhou , Garga Yaya , Ronald Bayoï James , Leopold Tatsadjieu Ngoune
Published: July 2023

“Kargasok” is an artisanal drink with a tangy, slightly sparkling flavour obtained by fermenting sweet tea (green or black tea). This drink is highly prized for its therapeutic properties and a means of subsistence to the producers but its production and quality is unknown. A study was then undertaken to highlight the manufacturing process and to characterise the quality of “Kargasok” tea. A field survey was conducted in three divisions of the Far north region (Diamaré, Mayo dany and Mayo kani). Fifty-four (54) samples of “Kargasok” were randomly sampled and the sensory, physicochemical, phytochemical and microbiological profiles were assessed using referenced methods. The production “Kargasok” is rudimentary with two main steps, decoction or infusion and aerobic fermentation. “Kargasok” tea had varying physicochemical properties, a total acidity of 5.76gL-1-6.11gL-1, a total sugar content ranging from 2.82 gL-1 to 3.14 gL-1, an average electrical conductivity of 669 µscm-1 and pH of 3.41. The tea is rich with bioactive components and was highly appreciation. Unfortunately, the hygienic quality is unsatisfactory. However, the panellists qualified the tea as orange-brown or brown in colour, tart and more fluid. “Kargasok” is a functional beverage whose production remains conventional and rudimentary despite the huge potentials.
Navigation complex of impact unmanned aerial vehicle
Authors:   Surkova A.D. Selezneva M.S. Neusypin K.А.
Published: July 2023

The navigation complex of a promising impact unmanned vehicle is studied. With respect to the features of navigation systems are determined the composition of the navigation complex. An adaptive estimation algorithm is chosen to correct the inertial navigation system. The structure of the navigation complex, which provides the best choice of the working contour and is distinguished by ease of implementation on board an unmanned aerial vehicle is developed. The choice of a navigation information sensor external to the inertial system based on the analysis of covariance matrices of estimation errors is carried out.

Keywords
impact unmanned aerial vehicle, navigation system, estimation algorithm, inertial navigation system, Kalman filter, estimation error covariance matrix
DEKLARACJE VERSUS RZECZYWISTOŚĆ. ANALIZA TEMATYKI PUBLIKACJI BIBLIOLOGÓW I INFORMATOLOGÓW Z LAT 2018-2021
Authors: GŁOWACKA EWA , WOŹNIAK-KASPEREK JADWIGA
Published: July 2023

Teza/cel artykułu – badanie miało na celu: 1) zrekonstruowanie obrazu aktywności publikacyjnej bibliologów i informatologów w latach 2018-2021, w tym: a) określenie struktury uniwersum publikacji pod względem form wydawniczych; b) języka; c) tematyki publikacji i jej ulokowania w obszarach badawczych; 2) porównanie deklaracji reprezentantów bibliologii i informato- logii dotyczących problematyki prowadzonych badań z praktyką publikacyjną w latach 2018-2021. Metody badań – analiza statystyczna; dane pozyskano z do- stępnych źródeł otwartych. Wyniki – najważniejszym rezultatem jest zaobser- wowanie rozbieżności pomiędzy deklarowaną problematyką badań a obrazem wynikającym z analizy publikacji. Wnioski – istnieje potrzeba regularnego po- wtarzania analogicznych analiz w celu ustalenia, które z zaobserwowanych zja- wisk mają charakter stały, a które incydentalny.
CHRONIC MIGRAINE. CASE REPORT
Authors: Pulyk Oleksandr , Hyryavets Myroslava , Ahij Vladyslava
Published: July 2023

We report a case of a 40-year-old male who had the clinical signs of chronic migraine. The diagnosis of chronic migraine is based on International Headache Society diagnostic criteria. The patient was bothered by unilateral and localized pain in the frontotemporal and ocular area, which lasts 4–72 hours, sensitivity to light and sound. Headache has pulsating quality, moderate or severe pain intensity. Attacks of headache bothered about 15-20 days a month. According to the standard MR scanning protocol, single areas of increased MR signal were detected in the mode Т2, Flair, which do not limit diffusion and do not cause a change in the MR signal in the SWI mode. The foci are located subcortically in the white matter of the frontal lobes of the brain, corresponding to foci of gliosis of the white matter of the frontal lobes. The patient received antiepileptic drugs, β-Blockers, triptans, antidepressants.The patient is recommended to inject botulinum toxin.
A estrutura de prestígio dos moradores na reconstrução do "tempo do algodão"
Authors: Braga Neto Edgar
Published: July 2023

After conducting ethnographic research on farms in the semi-arid region of Ceará, we identified common symbolic forms of thinking among the peasants who resided there that comprise what we define as a prestige structure, namely the reconstruction of the social memory of these peasants about their experiences of partnership in the cotton economy. Within their symbolic system they construct a structure of emotions based on the social conditions derived from contemporary rural experience, most notably the “prestige” they had during what they call the cotton era. In this way, we emphasize the role of the economy of symbolic goods in maintaining lasting relationships of dependence, rather than poverty, dependence and submission (which has been frequent among historians of economics). Through interviews and informal conversations as part of participant observation of contemporary rural work, we were able to capture the residents' social memory of the cotton era and the partnership relationships which produce honorable images of their condition in their memories, along with a complex worldview in which they combine the achievements of the present with characteristic elements of traditional domination. This ethnographic research, along with theoretical contributions from the sociology of Bourdieu and the economic history of the semiarid region, permits a discussion of the prestige structure found among the residents (more precisely, how it was shaped, and its contradictions and disintegration) by examining the complex relationships that constitute this social formation.
PELATIHAN PEMANFAATAN APLIKASI ANDROID UNTUK PENINGKATAN BERBAHASA INGGRIS
Authors: Arnomo Sasa Ani , Jazuli Jazuli
Published: July 2023

Hearing the word smartphone technology may not seem foreign to some people, on the other hand, for certain people something is rarely used by the technology in it. The application in this smartphone itself is an existing facility on Android that allows users to be able to use it. Among the applications that can improve English skills are Hangman Game, Simon Says and Word Match. There are several games that can later be loaded to increase the user's skills. Given the importance and good use value of smartphone technology, it is necessary to introduce it to the community through community service programs, in this case the community that is deemed necessary at this time is the law office of Agus-Rio & Partners. Jl. Trans Barelang, Taman Cipta Asri II Block Boulevard A-12 with the target of participants being employees and the Taman Asri housing community. It is also undeniable that the use of smartphone technology is important. Where Law and Human Rights Offices are not only related to assistance within the country but also sometimes receive legal aid services outside the country such as Singapore and Malaysia. As is well known, certain activities at the Law Office require the presence of many participants, including employees and cooperating parties. It is hoped that through training on the use of smartphone technology this can become a platform for the basis for honing their English language skills.
The Role of Government Regulations on Business Practices in China
Authors: Elhaoussine Youssef , Du YiJiao , Jia Huanchen
Published: July 2023

As a growing major economic global power, China is currently dealing with pressing environmental issues necessitating the adoption of sustainable business practices. This review highlights the importance of sustainability and examines the role of Chinese regulations in driving sustainable business practices. Recognizing the pressing need to address environmental challenges, China has implemented a range of regulations aimed at fostering sustainability. The chapter emphasizes the significance of these regulations within Chinese industries. By analysing a variety of regulations, this review provides valuable insights into the mechanisms through which Chinese companies are incentivized to adopt sustainable practices and provides a deeper understanding of the regulatory frameworks that shape sustainability efforts in China. The findings highlight the importance of integrating sustainability into business operations and demonstrate how Chinese regulators play a central role in encouraging companies to embrace sustainable strategies.
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS FOR THE PLUNGE AREAS OF BEKHAIR, BRIFCA, DOHUK AND ZAWITA ANTICLINES NORTHERN IRAQ USING SEISMIC SECTIONS
Authors: Al-Kubaisi Manal Sh. , Shakir Madeha M.
Published: July 2023

The study area is located in Dohuk Governorate; Northern Iraq. The aim of this study is to concentrates on the structural analysis in the plunge areas of Bekhair, Dohuk, Brifca and Zawita anticlines by using seismic sections. The four anticlines have NW – SE trend, which coincide with the main trend of the Zagros folds. Three seismic sections (DK-16, DK-20, and DK-22) were used to emphasize the structural analysis and recognize the faults caused by folds development and affected on the plunge areas of the four anticlines. The results showed that the main axis of Bekhair anticline exhibits two small plunges (northern and southern domes) with a syncline in between. The northern dome near Zawita village, is developed as a fault bend fold over northeast-wards dipping forethrust. The dome extends eastwards in form of structure A, which is also developed as a fault bend fold, and is named Deralosh anticline in this study. The southern dome near Besire village, is developed over a planner northeast-wards dipping forethrust (Bekhair Thrust) as a fault propagation fold with reverse displacement of about 225 m. The syncline between the two domes also plunges eastwards to connect with the axis of the major syncline and continues plunging eastward. This study shows that Zawita anticline is composed of two structures; (A) and (B) and is separated by a saddle area. Structure B, which is named Benarinke anticline, is developed over a northeast-wards dipping forethrust; as a fault propagation fold along reverse displacement of about 150 m. Banye small anticline (Baby structure) may exist in the northeast part of the study area. Brifca anticline is developed as a fault propagation fold over a main planner northeastern dipping forethrust that caused in over thrusting of the Pila Spi Formation over the Injana Formation of the adjacent syncline with horizontal displacement of about 750 m, whereas the northern limb is influenced by southwest dipping backthrust resulted in ~ 150 m reverse displacement. Based on the swing of the major syncline, a left lateral movement is detected on the western lateral ramp separated between Bekhair and Brifca anticlines, whereas a right lateral movement is represented by the other two extends in the eastern part of the study area. A structural geological map was drawn for the study area. This study also revealed that the anticline, which was believed as Zawita anticline by GEOSURV (1961), is composed of structure A (Deralosh anticline) and structure B (Benarinke anticline) separated by the saddle area.
Spethmann investiert in sein Markengeschäft
Authors: Sachsenröder Delphine
Published: July 2023

Der Meßmer-Tee-Mutterkonzern LSH wirft Teilen des Handels einen „Kampf gegen Marken“ vor. Gleichzeitig rechnet er damit, dass die Konsumenten langfristig wieder mehr Geschmack daran finden. Daher wagt sich der Hersteller aktuell mit einer neuen Nuss-Marke auf den Markt.