bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Peculiarities of public debt management policy in the United States of America: experience for Ukraine
Authors: Moroz Ivanna
Published: September 2021

The object of research is the policy of public debt management of the United States of America and Ukraine.

The problem solved is the low level of efficiency of the policy of public external and internal debt management of Ukraine in the context of financing economic growth.

The main scientific results: based on the analysis of the policy of public debt management of the United States of America, it has been proved, that the public debt and the US budget deficit should be perceived not as a problem or threat to macroeconomic stability, but as a tool to stimulate economic growth. It is substantiated, that in order to optimize the policy of internal and external public debt management of Ukraine it is expedient to introduce a debt rule, which is based on the program-targeted method of attracting public debt and provides for the use of public borrowing exclusively to finance economic development programs. In this case, Ukraine, following the example of the United States, will be able to achieve sustainable economic growth, because changing the priorities from debt financing of current state budget expenditures to financing capital expenditures will allow the Ukrainian government to develop economic infrastructure, create conditions for high value-added goods and to develop small and medium business, which will ultimately ensure macroeconomic stability and progressive economic development of the state.

The scope of practical use of research results. The results of the study can be used by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, and in particular by the Ministry of Finance during the formation of the Medium-Term public debt management strategy of Ukraine.

Innovative technological product: The debt rule is based on the program-target method of attraction and use of the state internal and external debt that allows to use effectively the state borrowings for financing of economic growth.

Scope of application of an innovative technological product: Policy of management of the state internal and external debt of Ukraine
Importance sampling scheme for the stochastic simulation of quantum spin dynamics
Authors: De Nicola Stefano
Published: September 2021

The numerical simulation of dynamical phenomena in interacting quantum systems is a notoriously hard problem. Although a number of promising numerical methods exist, they often have limited applicability due to the growth of entanglement or the presence of the so-called sign problem. In this work, we develop an importance sampling scheme for the simulation of quantum spin dynamics, building on a recent approach mapping quantum spin systems to classical stochastic processes. The importance sampling scheme is based on identifying the classical trajectory that yields the largest contribution to a given quantum observable. An exact transformation is then carried out to preferentially sample trajectories that are close to the dominant one. We demonstrate that this approach is capable of reducing the temporal growth of fluctuations in the stochastic quantities, thus extending the range of accessible times and system sizes compared to direct sampling. We discuss advantages and limitations of the proposed approach, outlining directions for further developments.
COMPLICATIONS THROMBOEMBOLIQUES MAJEURS DE LA COVID-19 EN REANIMATION: TROIS RAPPORT DE CAS ET REVUE DE LA LITTERATURE
Authors: Boukoub Naila , Errifaiy Hayate , Elouardi Youssef , Khallouki Mohammed
Published: September 2021

Le virus SARS COV2 a provoque une pandemie avec une crise sanitaire mondiale. Bien que ce virus affecte principalement le systeme respiratoire mais dautres organes peuvent Ãªtre touches generalement dans le cadre de complications thromboemboliques. Une actualisation des connaissances au niveau national et international a ete la pierre angulaire de lavancee des connaissances et de lamelioration de la prise en charge de ces patients. Un des phenomenes qui a ete note et qui a suscite un changement de prise en charge est letat hautement prothrombotique des patients infectes par ce virus. A travers cet article, nous avons rapportes trois cas des patients presentant des complications thromboemboliques arterielles et veineuses majeurs suite Ã une infection au SARS COV-2.
SCREENING OF C-DNA LIBRARY USING COLONY PCR
Authors: Narayan Sakshi
Published: September 2021

The principal of cdna strand was that it was combined from complete rna utilizing an oligo(dt)- containing preliminary. After oligo(dg) following the absolute cdna was enhanced by pcr utilizing two groundworks correlative to oligo(da) and oligo(dg) closures of the cdna beginning from 10 j558lÎ¼m3 myeloma cells, absolute cdna was incorporated and intensified roughly 10 5 overlay. A library containing 10 6 clones was set up from 1/6 of the enhanced cdna. Screening of the library with tests for three qualities communicated in these cells uncovered various comparing clones for each situation. The longest acquired clones contained supplements of 1. 5kb length. No arrangements starting from transporters or from rrna was found in 14 haphazardly picked clones.
IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY: THE CASE OF COMPANIES FROM BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Authors:   Faculty of Economics, University of Zenica, Mahmutović Hasan , Talović Sead ,   Faculty of Management and Business Economics, University of Travnik, Kurtović Safet ,   Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations BiH
Published: September 2021

The discourse of globalization and its effects have been the most current topic in the field of economics in recent times. However, empirical research on the impact of globalization on companies, especially in transition countries, is very scarce. This paper focuses on the study of the impact of globalization on the performance of companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina by analyzing their interrelationships. The findings, in the case of companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina, have confirmed earlier findings about the double impact of globalization by showing, on the one hand, its positive effects and, on the other hand, the negative effects on the performance of the companies. Additionally, the research results have shown that negative effects are felt more strongly in the case of small and medium-sized companies than in the case of large companies.
MOTORIC SPEED AND MANUAL DEXTERITY OF CHILDERN WITH IMPAIRED VISION
Authors:   Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Tuzla, B&H, Radžo Alibegović Dženana , Begić Hurma ,   Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Tuzla, B&H
Published: September 2021

The aim of this study was to estimate the motoric speed and manual dexterity of children with visual impairments. The research is covered by a sample size of 35 participants with visual impairment, with ages between 7 and 15 years, of which 19 participants with visual impairment were male and 16 participants with impaired vision were female. The study was conducted in 17 primary schools in the municipality of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The results showed that the motoric speed and manual dexterity of children with visual impairment is evenly developed on the right and left hand, and also on both hands together and that there is a relationship between the motoric speed and manual dexterity of the right and left hand and both hands together
SUCCESS OF PROFESSIONAL ORIENTATION OF DEAF PEOPLE ACCORDING TO CHOSEN OCCUPATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Authors:   Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Tuzla, Beha Admira
Published: September 2021

This paper presents a comparative overview of selected professions of deaf people and people with no hearing impairments within their professional orientation and occupations carried out in their workplace. The research was conducted on a sample of 238 respondents. For the evaluation of the results, descriptive analysis was used. The results showed that deaf people in 36.6% of cases are not employed in the occupation for which they have acquired professional qualifications, compared to 14.5% percent of respondents with no hearing impairments. The results indicate that it is necessary to reorganize the inefficient process of professional orientation of the deaf people, which should contribute to establishing an efficient system of employment in professions for which they are oriented.
Analysis of Investment Decisions in Sharia Cooperatives: Does Sharia Accounting Standards Affect?
Authors: Khoerulloh Abd. Kholik , Janwari Yadi
Published: September 2021

Abstract:  Investors in sharia cooperatives in Majalengka Regency suffered losses due to its administrators and managers who were not transparent in reporting their finances. This research aims to determine the effect of the application of sharia accounting standards and human resource competencies on investment decisions through financial reporting quality. The analytical techniques used in this study use path analysis. The results showed that the application of Sharia accounting standards had no significant adverse effect on investment decisions through financial reporting quality with an original sample value of -0.021 and Pvalue 0.554 0.05. In contrast, human resource competence significantly affected investment decisions through financial reporting quality with original sample values of 0.403 and Pvalue of 0.044 0.05. The implication of this research is to improve sharia cooperative management in financial performance to attract members to invest. The novelty of this research is the motive of investing in sharia cooperatives.Abstrak: Investor pada koperasi syariah di Kabupaten Majalengka mengalami kerugian karena ulah para pengurus dan pengelolanya yang tidak transparan dalam melaporkan keuangannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan standar akuntansi syariah dan kompetensi sumber daya manusia terhadap keputusan investasi melalui kualitas laporan keuangan. Teknik analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis jalur. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa penerapan standar akuntansi syariah berpengaruh negatif tidak signifikan terhadap keputusan investasi melalui kualitas laporan keuangan dengan nilai original sample sebesar -0.021 dan Pvalue 0.554 0.05, sedangkan kompetensi sumber daya manusia berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap keputusan investasi melalui kualitas laporan keuangan dengan nilai original sample sebesar 0.403 dan Pvalue 0.044 0.05. Implikasi dari penelitian ini adalah meningkatkan manajemen koperasi syariah dalam kinerja keuangan sehingga menarik anggota untuk berinvestasi. Kebaruan dari penelitian ini adalah motif investasi pada koperasi syariah.
The Implementation Strategy of Non-Cash Payment Systems in The Islamic Boarding School Through Analytical Hierarchy Process Approach
Authors: Nafis Ahmad Ghifary Rizalun , Binti Zainol Nurfatin Nazilah , Millaturrofi'ah Millaturrofi'ah
Published: September 2021

Abstract: This study aimed to observe the problems of non-cash payments implementation in Islamic boarding schools. This research uses descriptive qualitative-quantitative by using the analytical hierarchy process development model (AHP). The results indicated the three most dominant problems, including resources, communication, and governance systems. The literature review and interview results could detail the three main aspects, then examined using AHP. The results showed that these three aspects have priority values with a percentage of the resource aspect is 40%, 38% for the communication aspect, and 22% for the governance system aspect. This study uses primary data through interviews (in-depth interviews) with the experts and practitioners who understand the issues discussed, followed by filling out questionnaires to respondents at the second meeting. This study discusses the analysis of the problem and the main factors in the implementation of non-cash payments in Islamic boarding schools. No previous studies have made Islamic boarding schools the object of research. This research contributes to stakeholders in making policies if they will implement non-cash payments in Islamic boarding schools.Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengalisis masalah dan faktor utama yang menghambat jika akan diimplementasikan di pondok pesantren. Penelitian ini menggunakan deskritif kualitatif-kuantitatif dengan menggunakan model pengembangan analytical hierarchy process (AHP). Hasilnya menyimpulkan bahwa terdapat tiga masalah utama pada yang paling dominan yaitu masalah sumber daya, komunikasi dan sistem tata kelola.  Kajian literatur dan hasil wawancara dapat merinci tiga aspek utama tersebut yang kemudian diteliti menggunakan AHP. Hasil mengemukakan bahwa ketiga aspek tersebut memiliki nilai prioritas dengan presentase aspek sumber daya sebesar 40%, aspek komunikasi sebesar 38% dan aspek sistem tata kelola sebesar 22%. Data primer melalui wawancara (indepth interview) dengan pakar dan praktisi, yang memiliki pemahaman tentang permasalahan yang dibahas yang dilanjutkan dengan pengisian kuesioner pada responden di pertemuan kedua. Penelitian ini membahas tentang analisis masalah dan faktor utama dalam pelaksanaan pembayaran nontunai di pondok pesantren. Belum ada penelitian sebelumnya yang menjadikan pesantren sebagai objek penelitian. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi kepada para stakeholder dalam membuat kebijakan jika menerapkan pembayaran nontunai di pondok pesantren.
Enhancing The Role of Zakat and Waqf on Social Forestry Program in Indonesia
Authors: Ali Khalifah Muhamad , Kassim Salina , Jannah Miftahul , Ali Zulkarnain Muhammad
Published: September 2021

Abstract: This research aims to initiate the integration model of zakat-waqf with Social Forestry Program. The study is a conceptual paper and qualitative using secondary data and descriptively analyzed. It reviews several existing models related to Zakat and Waqf's role in financing the agriculture and forestry sectors to formulating a novel model for poverty alleviation from communities in and around forests expected to reduce forest destructions in Indonesia. The study concluded that zakat-waqf could finance the Social Forestry program to overcome poverty, inequality and increase the welfare of people living in and around forests. It will provide economic and ecological benefits, especially in reducing forest damage. This research can encourage other researchers to explore the potential of zakat-waqf for financing forestry sectors.Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menginisasi model integrasi zakat dan wakaf dengan program Perhutanan Sosial. Penelitian adalah riset konseptual yang menggunakan data sekunder dan analisis deskriptif. Penelitian ini mengulas beberapa model eksisting mengenai peran zakat dan wakaf dalam membiayai sektor pertanian dan kehutanan untuk menyusun formula baru yang diharapkan mampu menjadi solusi kemiskinan masyarakat di dalam dan sekitar hutan, yang kemudian diharapkan menurunkan tingkat kebakaran dan kerusakan hutan di Indonesia. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa zakat dan wakaf dapat menjadi sumber pembiayaan program Perhutanan Sosial untuk mengatasi kemiskinan, kesenjangan, dan meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat di dalam dan sekitar hutan. Program ini dapat memberikan manfaat ekonomi dan ekologi, spesifiknya untuk mengurangi kerusakan hutan. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat mendorong peneliti-peneliti lain untuk menganalisis lebih lanjut mengenai potensi zakat dan wakaf untuk membiayai sektor kehutanan.
Not Only About Price but Also Lifestyle: Recent Phenomena of Backpacker Umrah In Indonesia
Authors: Pitaya Pitaya , Makhasi Ghifari Yuristiadhi Masyhari , Hanafiah‬ Mohd Hafiz
Published: September 2021

Abstract: The increasing interest of the Indonesian Muslim community to perform umrah has been previously studied by many researchers. However, the phenomenon of backpacker umrah, which has attracted the middle-class Muslim community in Indonesia in the last decade, has not been widely discussed. Backpacker umrah is different from conventional umrah because it does not get complete facilities from travel agencies, so the price is lower. This study explores the motivation of umrah pilgrims to choose backpacker umrah solely because of lower prices or other considerations. Then how far is the response of umrah travel agents to this new trend? This type of research is qualitative research that uses a phenomenological approach. The method used was the observation, questionnaires, and unstructured interviews with 15 backpacker umrah participants determined by a snowball. The results of this study indicate that there are other motivations besides low prices, namely lifestyle. In addition, the selection of the type of umrah that is not tied to a schedule can be more solemn in worship. Although it does not publish directly as one of its products, the umrah travel agency responds to this backpacker umrah phenomenon by seeing it as an economic opportunity by providing land arrangement facilities.Abstrak: Meningkatnya minat masyarakat muslim Indonesia untuk melakukan umrah sudah banyak dikaji oleh peneliti. Namun fenomena umroh backpacker yang menarik minat masyarakat muslim kelas menengah di Indonesia dalam satu dekade terakhir ini belum banyak didiskusikan. Umroh backpacker berbeda dengan umroh konvensional karena tidak mendapatkan fasilitas yang lengkap dari biro perjalanan sehingga harganya lebih murah. Penelitian ini menggali motivasi jemaah umrah memilih backpacker umrah semata-mata karena harga yang lebih murah atau pertimbangan lain. Lalu sejauh mana respon travel agent umrah terhadap tren baru ini? Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif yang menggunakan pendekatan fenomenologis. Metode yang digunakan adalah observasi, angket, dan wawancara tidak terstruktur dengan 15 peserta umroh backpacker yang ditentukan dengan bola salju. Hasil enelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ada motivasi lain selain harga yang murah yaitu gaya hidup. Selain itu, pemilihan jenis umroh yang tidak terikat jadwal bisa lebih khusyuk dalam beribadah. Meski tidak mempublikasikan secara langsung sebagai salah satu produknya, biro perjalanan umrah merespon fenomena umrah backpacker ini dengan melihat sebagai peluang ekonomi dengan memberikan fasilitas land arrangement.
Effect of “Time To Surgery” On The Endometrial Cancer Prognosis
Authors: Celik Engin , Yumru Celiksoy Harika , Sozen Hamdullah , Goksever Celik Hale , Onder Semen , Salihoglu Mehmet Yavuz , Topuz Samet
Published: September 2021

OBJECTIVE: Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecological cancer in developed countries. Our study aims to determine the effect of the time between diagnosis and surgery of endometrial cancer on the prognosis of the disease.
STUDY DESIGN: Patients who were diagnosed with epithelial type endometrial cancer and did not receive preoperative chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or hormonal therapy were included in the study.
RESULTS: Two hundred eighty-five patients were included in the study. We divided the patients into two groups regarding before and after 8 weeks from diagnosis to surgery. Clinical characteristics of the patients were comparable between the groups, except for comorbid conditions and body mass index. Using cox-regression analysis, time to operation did not have a significant effect on both recurrence and cancer-associated death risk. The log-rank test analysis also showed that there was no significant difference in progression-free survival and disease-specific survival between the patients. There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of progression-free survival and disease-specific survival for cases with endometrioid type grade 1-2 tumors. There was also no significant difference between the groups regarding progression-free survival and disease-specific survival in the patients with tumors of endometrioid type grade 3 and non-endometrioid histology.
CONCLUSION: Time delay between diagnosis to surgery of the patients with endometrial cancer has no prognostic importance for recurrence and survival outcomes.
Las consecuencias de tener poco en el proceso civil chileno y sus posibles soluciones
Authors: Carrasco Delgado Nicolás Ignacio Ariel
Published: September 2021

Los problemas distributivos tienen un tratamiento extenso en diversos campos del conocimiento. Sin embargo, el Derecho Procesal Civil en Chile ha quedado ajeno a tales problemáticas. Lo anterior, a pesar que las consecuencias de tener poco (dinero) son relevantes y cruzan todo el proceso. La escasa bibliografía sobre el tema se concentra en las dificultades de acceso a la justicia, pero no a las consecuencias que las desigualdades tienen en el ámbito probatorio, en la ejecución, y en la producción de precedentes. Este artículo busca identificar esos problemas y dar algunas luces de cómo en general deben ser solucionados.
Reflexiones sobre la pensión de vejez y protección integral a la vejez en Colombia
Authors: Galeano Buenaventura Judith Vanesa , García Gallego Marilyn A. , Gómez Rúa Natalia Eugenia
Published: September 2021

La seguridad social como derecho, está llamado a satisfacer las necesidades mínimas que se presentan en las diferentes contingencias de la vida, entre ellas la vejez; el envejecimiento humano y el crecimiento exponencial del mismo generan la inminente necesidad de implementar medidas eficientes y eficaces por parte de los gobiernos del mundo para proteger a las personas mayores que se encuentran en estado de debilidad manifiesta. El desarrollo histórico de la seguridad social, la protección legal y constitucional a la vejez y los desafíos derivados de la COVID-19 en el sistema de seguridad social pensión, son un llamado a crear un sistema para la protección integral de la vejez en Colombia.
La violencia contra las mujeres en Colombia, un desafío para la salud pública en cuanto a su prevención, atención y eliminación
Authors: García Restrepo Elizabeth , Cardona Doris , Tirado Otálvaro Andrés Felipe
Published: September 2021

La salud pública como campo de conocimiento, práctica e investigación tiene mucho que aportar al tema de la violencia contra las mujeres, reconocido como problema global y local hace relativamente poco tiempo; puede contribuir a hacer evidente la magnitud del problema y sus consecuencias, ayudar a dilucidar sus causas, diseñar políticas públicas para la prevención e intervención oportuna; la gestión del conocimiento; la promoción de la salud y la integración de los saberes de las organizaciones y las comunidades, como medio para su transformación. En este ensayo desde una mirada de la salud pública, se hace un recorrido por este problema en Colombia, mostrando algunos de estos alcances, retos y oportunidades.
Influence of chemical fertilizers on arsenic mobilization in the alluvial Bengal delta plain: a critical review
Authors: Islam Md. Shajedul , Mostafa M. G.
Published: September 2021

Arsenic contamination of alluvial aquifers of the Bengal delta plain causes a serious threat to human health for over 75 million people. The study aimed to explore the impacts of chemical fertilizer on arsenic mobilization in the sedimentary deposition of the alluvial Bengal delta plain. It selected ten comparatively highly affected districts and the least affected two divisions as a referral study site. The countrywide pooled concentration of arsenic in groundwater was 109.75 μg/L (52.59, 166.91) at a 95% confidence interval, which was double the national guideline value (50 μg/L). The analysis results showed a strong positive correlation (r ≥ 0.5) of arsenic with NO3, NH4, PO4, SO4, Ca, and K, where a portion of those species originated from fertilizer leaching into groundwater. The results showed that PO4 played a significant role in arsenic mobilization, but the role of NO3, SO4, and NH4 was not clear at certain lithological conditions. It also showed that clay, peat, silt-clay, and rich microbial community with sufficiently organic carbon loaded soils could lead to an increase in arsenic mobilization. Finally, the study observed that the overall lithological conditions are the main reason for the high arsenic load in the study area.
Prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producingEnterobacteriaceaein wastewater: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Zaatout Nawel , Bouras Samia , Slimani Nouria
Published: September 2021

Wastewater is considered a hotspot niche of multi-drug and pathogenic bacteria such as Enterobacteriaceae-producing extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL-E). Thus, the aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the prevalence of ESBL-E in different wastewater sources. Different databases (Medline, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library) were searched from inception to March 2021. Data were analyzed using random-effects modeling, and subgroup and meta-regression analyses were used to ascertain heterogeneity among the subgroups. Fifty-seven observational studies were selected, and the pooled prevalence of ESBL-E in wastewater was 24.81% (95% CI, 19.28–30.77). Escherichia coli had the highest ESBL prevalence. The blaCTX-M genes were the most prevalent in the selected studies (66.56%). The pooled prevalence of ESBL was significantly higher in reports from America (39.91%, 95% CI, 21.82–59.51) and reports studying hospital and untreated wastewaters (33.98%, 95% CI, 23.82–44.91 and 27.36%, 95% CI, 19.12–36.42). Overall, this meta-analysis showed that the prevalence of ESBL-E in wastewater is increasing over time and that hospital wastewater is the most important repository of ESBL-E. Therefore, there is a need for developing new sewage treatment systems that decrease the introduction of resistant bacteria and antibiotic residues.
Evaluation of omphacite and iron-coated omphacite as a water filtration medium
Authors: Wu Huifang , Jiang Yu , Li Xiang , Zhou Jun , Xu Xinyu , Sun Chengcheng
Published: September 2021

In this study, omphacite medium were modified by roasting at high temperature. The optimal preparation conditions were as follows: the pH value was 1, concentration of FeCl3 was 2 mol/L, roasting temperature was 450 °C and roasting time was 2 h. Specific surface area, scanning electron microscopy, and EDS analysis were used to compare the unmodified and modified omphacite, and a dynamic filtration experiment was performed to treat the slightly polluted water. The analysis of the characterization results revealed that the surface structure of the modified omphacite filter medium changed greatly. Its surface was rough and potholes increased, and the specific surface area and adsorption capacity were significantly increased. Results of the dynamic filtration experiment revealed that the average removal efficiencies of organic matter, TOC, and turbidity by quartz sand were 21.17%, 2.2%, and 94.5%. The average removal efficiencies of organic matter, TOC, and turbidity by unmodified omphacite were 23.46%, 26.7%, and 95.2%. The average removal efficiencies of organic matter, TOC, and turbidity by modified omphacite were 50.35%, 45.5%, and 96.3%. On the whole, the filtration performance of the modified omphacite filter column was the best among the three filter columns, and the recovery of the backwashing performance was also better.
Effect of biochar particles applied in bedding course of the innovative permeable pavement on enhancing nitrogen removal
Authors: Qi Yue , Liu Yong , Qiu Duan-yang , Li Tian
Published: September 2021

Coconut shell biochar and bamboo biochar were added to the bedding courses of permeable pavements to improve nitrogen removal efficiency. This was expected to be particularly effective for innovative permeable pavements that increase evaporation of stored rainwater. The effects of the rainfall intensity and ambient temperature on nitrogen removal were assessed. The NO3−-N removal rate for the pavements with biochar added and the blank controls were 48.6%–54.0% and 10.8%, respectively, at a rainfall intensity of 10 mm/h and temperatures of 22–28 °C. The total nitrogen removal rates for the pavements with biochar added and the blank controls were 52.6%–57.7% and 20%, respectively. Adding coconut shell and bamboo biochar improved denitrification without causing organic matter to be leached. Increasing the rainfall intensity and decreasing the temperature caused less nitrogen to be removed. The total nitrogen balance indicated that the innovative pavements and conventional pavements with the same biochar amendments removed 781.58 and 733.30 mg of nitrogen, respectively, suggesting that adding biochar improved the performances of the innovative pavements more than the conventional pavements. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction assays of bedding course samples indicated that adding biochar markedly increased the abundances of denitrifying microorganisms.
Modelling the effect of rainfall patterns on the runoff control performance of permeable pavements
Authors: Chen Shuo , Li Daming , Bu Shilong , Li Yanqing
Published: September 2021

With the implementation of low impact development (LID) in urban areas, it is necessary to quantify the actual effectiveness of LID facilities. In this study, a coupled hydrology-hydrodynamic numerical model was utilized to investigate the runoff control effectiveness of permeable pavements in the city centre of Shijiazhuang, China. Two groups of designed rainfall events with the same duration but different rainfall amounts and peak rainfall intensity locations were presented, and the effectiveness of permeable pavement was demonstrated by the reduction in the total runoff volume, water depth, and inundated area. The results indicate that the rainfall amount is the main factor affecting the runoff control of permeable pavements, and their effectiveness decreases with increasing rainfall amounts and peak intensity coefficients. Moreover, permeable pavements are more effective in reducing the residential waterlogging area, and the proportion of the inundated area above a depth of 0.2 m is considerably diminished. This study reveals the response of the runoff control of permeable pavements to different rainfall patterns, which is essential for supporting the design and practical operation of permeable pavements.
Istota zabezpieczenia interesów wierzycieli dłużnika na gruncie art. 131a Prawa upadłościowego
Authors: Boruszewski Karol
Published: September 2021

Niniejsza publikacja ma na celu omówienie regulacji zawartej w art. 131a Prawa upadłościowego, będącą odpowiedzią na istniejącą do 2019 r. lukę prawną w zakresie ochrony wierzycieli osobistych dłużnika podczas postępowania upadłościowego względem postępowania restrukturyzacyjnego. Krytycznej analizie zostaną przedstawione również zasady dotyczące zastosowania powyższego novum w prawie upadłościowym, z jednoczesną oceną autora w zakresie wprowadzenia art. 131a Prawa upadłościowego w związku z planowaną nowelizacją w powyższym zakresie.
Structure and Function of the Important Internalins of Listeria monocytogenes
Authors: Mir Shabir A.
Published: September 2021

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Listeria monocytogenes, a facultative intracellular gram-positive pathogen, is the causative
agent of the disease listeriosis. The virulence of this intracellular bacterium is dependent on the
coordinated activity of various bacterial factors, which are in turn tightly controlled by a specific set
of regulators. The various virulence factors employed by L. monocytogenes for its infection cycle
are well reported in literature. Although the internalins of L. monocytogenes have been studied in
detail, their structural details are currently scattered and fragmented. Therefore, in the current review,
we provide a brief account of the existing knowledge on structural details of the key internalins
of L. monocytogenes and also highlight the recent advances in their functional aspects.
Etiologija i patogeneza vulgarne akne
Authors: Kovačević Mia , Prpić Massari Larisa
Published: September 2021

Acne vulgaris kronična je upalna bolest multifaktorijalne etiologije koja zahvaća pilosebacealnu jedinicu. Karakteristično razdoblje obolijevanja je adolescencija, uz sve češće perzistiranje ili pojavu akne u odrasloj životnoj dobi. Klinička slika može varirati od blage do teške, a karakterizira je raznovrsnost lezija koje uključuju komedone, papule, pustule, nodule, ožiljke te hiperpigmentacije i postupalne eriteme. Etiopatogeneza akne složena je i uključuje interakciju brojnih endogenih i egzogenih čimbenika. Glavni patogenetski mehanizmi odvijaju se u pilosebacealnoj jedinici, a podrazumijevaju pojačanu produkciju i promijenjenu lipidnu kompoziciju sebuma, hiperkeratinizaciju, razmnožavanje Cutibacterium acnes bakterije i upalu. Osim navedenih danas se istražuju i drugi etiološki čimbenici koji mogu pridonijeti nastanku akne, a uključuju prehranu, stres, povezanost crijevne mikroflore, mozga i kože, utjecaj sunca, predmenstrualnu pojavu akne, komedogenu kozmetiku i pušenje. S obzirom na raznovrsnost etioloških čimbenika i složenost patogeneze pronalazak jednog lijeka zadovoljavajućeg učinka i dobre podnošljivosti nije lak. Akne zbog svoje lokalizacije na pogledu izloženim dijelovima tijela te karakteristične kliničke slike koja uključuje nastanak trajnih ožiljaka, mogu dovesti do nepoželjne stigmatizacije bolesnika i negativnih psihosocijalnih posljedica. Stoga je od iznimne važnosti dobro razumjeti i poznavati etiologiju i patogenezu akne kako bi se u budućnosti pronašle još bolje i učinkovitije metode liječenja.
Novosti u dijagnostici malignog mezotelioma pleure
Authors: Murković Martina , Benvin Ana , Štemberger Christophe , Vrdoljak-Mozetič Danijela
Published: September 2021

Maligni mezoteliom (MM) pleure agresivna je maligna bolest čija je incidencija u porastu. Dijagnostika MM-a izazovna je zbog kasnog javljanja simptoma bolesti, a problem predstavljaju poteškoće razlikovanja benignih i malignih lezija što ponekad odgađa dijagnozu. Slikovna procjena najčešće se provodi CT (engl. Computed tomography) dijagnostikom, dok se konačna dijagnoza uspostavlja nakon biopsije i analize patohistološkog uzorka. Dijagnozu epiteloidnog mezotelioma moguće je uspostaviti citološkom analizom pleuralnog izljeva, gdje su potrebna dva pozitivna imunocitokemijska markera koji potvrđuju dijagnozu te dva negativna markera koji isključuju dijagnozu. Cilj je ovog rada prikazati trenutna saznanja o slikovnim, citološkim i patohistološkim metodama dijagnosticiranja MM-a.
Cerebral toxocariasis
Authors: Rončević Filipović Mari , Gorup Lari , Cekinović Grbeša Đurđica , Trošelj Vukić Biserka , Slavuljica Irena , Pavić Ivica , Piralić Alen , Livajić Marija , Knežević Samira , Sušanj Lucija
Published: September 2021

Cilj: Prikazati slučaj bolesnika s atipičnom kliničkom slikom toksokaroze, koja se manifestirala izoliranom afekcijom središnjeg živčanog sustava. Prikaz slučaja: Bolesnik u dobi od 55 godina liječen je u Klinici za infektivne bolesti KBC-a Rijeka zbog cerebralne toksokaroze koja se prezentirala inicijalno aneozinofilnim aseptičnim meningitisom. Klinički tijek bolesti u početku nije ukazivao na parazitarnu infekciju, već je dijagnoza postavljena nakon ponavljajućih citološko-biokemijskih i seroloških analiza cerebrospinalnog likvora i seruma. Zaključci: Cerebralna toksokaroza je rijetka bolest, a može se prezentirati i kao teški meningitis, encefalitis ili mijelitis. Prikaz slučaja bolesnika s dokazanom cerebralnom toksokarozom koja se inicijalno prezentirala kao aneozinofilni aseptični meningitis ukazuje na važnost uključivanja neurotoksokaroze u diferencijalnu dijagnozu sindroma aseptičnog meningitisa bez drugog dokazanog uzročnika.
Direito e produção de subjetividades
Authors: Bissolotti dos Santos Andressa R , Garcia Tabuchi Mariana
Published: September 2021

Através da articulação entre o conto A Pane, de Friedrich Dürrenmatt, e as filosofias de Michel Foucault e Judith Butler, discute-se a produção de fatos e sujeitos no contexto dos tribunais, especialmente nos processos penais, rearticulando a seletividade do sistema penal a partir desse aporte. Parte-se de uma metodologia ensaísta, que utiliza a literatura como metáfora das práticas cotidianas no campo jurídico.
Audiência de custódia, alternativas à prisão e controle em meio aberto
Authors: Romão Vinícius
Published: September 2021

O artigo analisa a potencialidade de alternativa ao cárcere das medidas cautelares pessoais a partir de uma pesquisa empírica sobre seus efeitos, na trama multi-institucional que circunda o Núcleo de Prisão em Flagrante de Salvador. Tentando compreender como as audiências de custódia se inserem no controle antinegro de circulação urbana de pessoas em situação de rua, realizou-se observação do dentro e do fora das audiências de custódia no órgão judicial, em dois períodos do ano de 2018, e análise documental de autos de prisão em flagrante referentes às audiências acompanhadas e também de documentos processuais até cinco anos antes da prisão que gerou essa audiência. A proposta de acolhimento psicossocial pelo Programa “Corra pro Abraço” esbarra em uma indevida antecipação punitiva. Indo além das pretensões retributivas e correcionalistas do judiciário, a pesquisa aponta o efeito de circuito fechado como funcional à manutenção de liberdades precárias em meio aberto.

Palavras-chave: Medidas cautelares diversas da prisão. Audiências de custódia; Controle urbano. Controle em meio aberto. Alternativas à prisão.
Espaço urbano, violência e mulheres negras
Authors: De Araujo Ifanger Fernanda Carolina , Silva Mineiro Paola Fernanda , Mastrodi Josué
Published: September 2021

O artigo versa sobre a exposição da mulher negra à violência na cidade de Campinas. A partir do artigo “Espaço urbano, violência e mulheres negras: parte 1”, que fundamenta teoricamente o objeto da reflexão aqui apresentada no que tange aos conceitos básicos ligados ao racismo e à condição da desigualdade racial no espaço urbano, foi possível desenvolver esta nova reflexão, agora com foco na mulher negra, sujeita a uma situação de vulnerabilidade social maior do que o homem negro. O artigo tem recorte criminológico, no sentido proposto pela Escola de Chicago, que relaciona a falta de urbanização (falta de acesso a bens e equipamentos públicos) como fator de elevação da criminalidade e da Criminologia Feminista, que relaciona gênero feminino, pobreza e raça negra como fatores discriminatórios que se acumulam. Nesse sentido, mulheres negras seriam, em regra, as pessoas mais expostas a situações de violência urbana e de vulnerabilidade social, haja vista que as condições de gênero e raça acabam por determinar sua sociabilidade nos bairros menos urbanizados, com piores condições estruturais e mais sujeitos a situações de violência. A pesquisa é realizada com base em dados históricos e demográficos, mas também em literatura interdisciplinar sobre raça, classe e gênero, especialmente a partir do referencial teórico de Robert Ezra Park, Angela Davis, Loic Wacquant e Lélia Gonzales, complementado por textos de Milton Santos, Josué Mastrodi, Waleska Batista e Silvio Almeida.

Palavras-chave: Direitos Humanos. Desenvolvimento social. Criminologia Feminista. Mulheres negras. Violência urbana.
Dominação masculina na justiça brasileira
Authors: Rodrigues dos Santos Emanuela , Festa Paludo Elias
Published: September 2021

O machismo encontra-se enraizado no comportamento do indivíduo há séculos, repercutindo nos mais variados segmentos da vida humana e influenciando as relações sociais, econômicas, o ensino, a política, a cultura e, especialmente, o judiciário, revelando uma dramática face da sociedade. Nessa acepção, o presente trabalho intenta, como problema de pesquisa, perquirir a possibilidade da reprodução de estigmas machistas no contexto dos operadores do Direito, principalmente, entre os magistrados. Para tanto, objetiva-se, à luz da teoria sociológica, sobretudo de Bourdieu, analisar a dominação masculina no caso que afastou o Juiz de Direito de Sete Lagoas-MG, sendo um estudo de caso, a partir de revisão bibliográfica acerca do tema. Outrossim, será realizada uma contextualização das desigualdades de gênero no país, relembrando a construção histórica da dominação masculina, assim como o campo do direito, majoritariamente composto por homens, e o histórico machista das diversas legislações brasileiras anteriores à atual Constituição Federal de 1988. Dessa forma, conclui-se que a dominação masculina percorreu um processo de naturalização, sendo reproduzida, de forma consciente ou não, não apenas no caso estudado, mas em diversas decisões judiciais, bem como em outros setores da sociedade. Sendo imprescindível a sua discussão, a fim de encontrar meios de extinguir tais comportamentos.
Trabalho, controle psicológico e concepções de liberdade
Authors: Medina Fabio
Published: September 2021

O livro do filósofo Byung-Chul Han denominado Psicopolítica – o neoliberalismo e as novas formas de poder , traça debates muito importantes com diversas areas, como a Sociologia, a Antropologia e o Direito. Ele repensa as técnicas de exploração capitalista no neoliberalismo, apontando para a construção de uma sociedade do cansaço, e de uma concepção de poder que vale-se de todo um ideário de liberdade.
Enomização da judicialização da saúde
Authors: Lima Fernando Rister de Sousa
Published: September 2021

A partir da organização de dados sobre os gastos estatais com a judicialização da saúde, o texto tem como objetivo discutir a integração econômica da judicialização da saúde no Brasil e a dogmática jurídica como técnica decisional para o direito à saúde. A pesquisa utilizou-se de fontes bibliográficas e dados empíricos sobre os custos da judicialização. Adota-se como premissa epistemológica a teoria dos sistemas da lavra de Niklas Luhmann. As fontes bibliográficas foram coletadas em fontes diretas e indiretas – diretas, as de autoria do próprio Luhmann e as indiretas, as de seus comentadores.

Palavras-chave: judicialização da saúde; custos da judicialização; Niklas Luhmann.
Perspectivas de aplicação da inteligência artificial no direito processual
Authors: Pimentel Alexandre Freire , Souto Orengo Beatriz
Published: September 2021

O presente artigo teve por objetivo analisar de que forma, no atual estágio da inteligência artificial no Brasil, esta pode ser empregada no direito processual na expectativa de incrementar a eficiência na prestação jurisdicional. Para tanto, foram analisados os impactos irradiados da aplicação das novas tecnologias, no contexto da revolução tecnológica vivenciada. Em seguida, foram investigadas as perspectivas do uso da IA no direito processual, bem como os princípios e diretrizes éticas para seu uso. Por fim, foi analisado o processo de implementação da inteligência artificial como ferramenta para aperfeiçoar o sistema de justiça no estado de Pernambuco.  O estudo foi elaborado com recorrência ao método dedutivo associado à revisão bibliográfica e análise documental.
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of College Students in India: Cross-sectional Web-Based Study (Preprint)
Authors: Chaudhary Amar Prashad , Sonar Narayan Sah , TR Jamuna , Banerjee Moumita , Yadav Shailesh
Published: September 2021

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a mental health crisis among college students in India due to lockdown restrictions, overwhelming numbers of COVID-19 cases, financial difficulty, etc. This mental health crisis has led to high degrees of fear, anxiety, and depression among college students.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study is to investigate symptoms of fear, depression, and anxiety due to the COVID-19 pandemic among college students in India.

METHODS

This cross-sectional web-based study was conducted using a Google Forms questionnaire. The Google Form included a sociodemographic questionnaire and psychometric scales evaluating the psychological and behavioral impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, both qualitative and quantitative analyses were performed in the study.

RESULTS

A total of 324 college students participated in this study, of whom 180 (55.6%) were male and 144 (44.4%) were female. After assessment of the psychometric scales, it was found that of the 324 students, 223 (68.8%) had high fear of COVID-19, 93 (28.7%) had moderate to severe depression, and 167 (51.5%) had mild to severe anxiety. Among the identified risk factors, having a family member who was infected with COVID-19 was significantly associated with anxiety and depression, with P values of .02 and .001, respectively. In addition, the correlations of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale with the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 scale and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 were found to be 0.492 and 0.474, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS

This research concludes that there is a very high fear of COVID-19 among students, along with anxiety and depression symptoms. This study also concludes that the Fear of COVID-19 Scale has a moderate positive correlation with the anxiety and depression scales, respectively.
Values of Importance to Patients With Cardiovascular Disease as a Foundation for eHealth Design and Evaluation: Mixed Methods Study (Preprint)
Authors: Bente Britt E , Wentzel Jobke , Groeneveld Rik GH , IJzerman Renée VH , de Buisonjé David R , Breeman Linda D , Janssen Veronica R , Kraaijenhagen Roderik , Pieterse Marcel E , Evers Andrea WM , van Gemert-Pijnen Julia EWC
Published: September 2021

BACKGROUND

eHealth interventions are developed to support and facilitate patients with lifestyle changes and self-care tasks after being diagnosed with a cardiovascular disease (CVD). Creating long-lasting effects on lifestyle change and health outcomes with eHealth interventions is challenging and requires good understanding of patient values.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of the study was to identify values of importance to patients with CVD to aid in designing a technological lifestyle platform.

METHODS

A mixed method design was applied, combining data from usability testing with an additional online survey study, to validate the outcomes of the usability tests.

RESULTS

A total of 11 relevant patient values were identified, including the need for security, support, not wanting to feel anxious, tailoring of treatment, and personalized, accessible care. The validation survey shows that all values but one (value 9: To have extrinsic motivation to accomplish goals or activities [related to health/lifestyle]) were regarded as important/very important. A rating of very unimportant or unimportant was given by less than 2% of the respondents (value 1: 4/641, 0.6%; value 2: 10/641, 1.6%; value 3: 9/641, 1.4%; value 4: 5/641, 0.8%; value 5: 10/641, 1.6%; value 6: 4/641, 0.6%; value 7: 10/639, 1.6%; value 8: 4/639, 0.6%; value 10: 3/636, 0.5%; value 11: 4/636, 0.6%) to all values except but one (value 9: 56/636, 8.8%).

CONCLUSIONS

There is a high consensus among patients regarding the identified values reflecting goals and themes central to their lives, while living with or managing their CVD. The identified values can serve as a foundation for future research to translate and integrate these values into the design of the eHealth technology. This may call for prioritization of values, as not all values can be met equally.