bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Thermodynamic Equilibrium Kinetics of Sewage Sludge Ash Pellets for the Removal of Methylene Blue (MB) from Aqueous Solutions
Authors: Sary El-Deen Rasha A. , Mahmoud Nouran Y. , Mahmoud Ahmed S.
Published: May 2022

The utilization of Sewage Sludge Ash Pellets (SSAP) as an efficient sorbent material for dye removal is highlighted in this work. On MB removal, the effects of several factors such as contact time, agitation speed, solution pH, adsorbent dosage, and beginning concentration were investigated. When the MB concentration was 25 mg/L, the SSAP concentration was 30 g/L, and the speed was 250 rpm, the maximum removal efficiency was 98 %. The equilibrium time was found to be 60 minutes, and the maximum dye removal occurred at pH 10 for SSAP adsorbents. The Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models were used to analyze the adsorption data. Adsorption isotherm studies revealed that the Langmuir model fits this case better. In most cases, the R2 correlation coefficient value exceeds 0.95. According to the findings of this study, SSAP can be used as an effective adsorbent for the removal of MB from aqueous solutions.
Depth-Resolved Study of the SiO2- SiC Interface Using Low-Energy Muon Spin Rotation Spectroscopy
Authors: Kumar Piyush , Martins Maria Mendes , Bathen Marianne Etzelmüller , Woerle Judith , Prokscha Thomas , Grossner Ulrike
Published: May 2022

In this work, the interface between 4H-SiC and thermally grown SiO2 is studied using low energy muon spin rotation (LE-μSR) spectroscopy. Samples oxidized at 1300 °C were annealed in NO or Ar ambience and the effect of the ambience and the annealing temperature on the near interface region is studied in a depth resolved manner. NO-annealing is expected to passivate the defects, resulting in reduction of interface traps, which is confirmed by electrical characterization. Introduction of N during annealing, to the SiC matrix, results in a thin, carrier rich region close to the interface leading to an increase in the diamagnetic asymmetry. Annealing in an inert environment (Ar) seems to have much lesser impact on the electrical signal, however the μSR shows a reduced paramagnetic asymmetry, indicating a narrow region of low mobility at the interface.
The Influence of Temperature on the Tensile Mechanical Properties of PPA
Authors: Buzdugan Ramona Monica , Vălean Estera , Gălătuș Bogdan , Foltuț Daniel , Duma Iuliana , Marsavina Liviu
Published: May 2022

In the automotive industry and not only, more and more attempts are being made to replace parts made of metals with those made of plastics, due to their low weight and low manufacturing cost. Thus, a detailed knowledge of the mechanical properties of polymeric materials is a must. This paper presents a study of the influence of temperature on the tensile mechanical properties of semicrystalline polyphthalamide (PPA). Dog bone specimens were obtained by injection molding and, in order to eliminate the possible moisture absorbed in the place of storage of the specimens, they were subjected to a drying treatment in an airtight oven at a temperature of 80 degrees for 12 hours. The specimens were tested at 5 different temperatures (25, 40, 80, 120, and 160°C) with a loading speed of 5 mm/min. For each test temperature 3 specimens were used, according to the ISO 527-2 standard. With the data extracted from the experimental tests, the mechanical properties were calculated. Also, the force – displacement and stress – strain curves were plotted. After the experimental tests, it was concluded that the dry specimens are more resistant, and with increasing temperature, the PPA material changes from a brittle to a ductile behavior. Moreover, the main tensile properties decrease significantly with increasing temperature (the modulus of elasticity decreases by 66.8% from temperature of 25 °C to temperature of 160 °C).
Comparing short-term outcomes after hepatic resection : is there a difference between then and now?
Authors: Khan Muhammad Rizwan , Begum Saleema , Pirzada Muhammad Ammar , Tariq Javeria , Khan Sameer Ahmad , Arain Muhammad Abdullah
Published: May 2022

IntroductionDespite numerous advances, hepatic resection remains a challenging surgical procedure in developing countries. The objective of our study was to review the short term outcome of recent 75 cases of hepatic resection at our centre and compare the results with our previously published data.MethodsAll the patients who underwent a formal hepatic resection at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi between 2016 and 2018 were included in the current study. Group comparison was made between our previously published data [Group A] and the current results [Group B].ResultsThe mean age of the patients in the current study was 54 years and there were 40 [53%] males. Hepatic resection was performed for hepatobiliary malignancies in 42, metastatic malignancy in 18 and symptomatic benign conditions in 15 patients. Major hepatic resection [>3 segments] was performed in 24 [32%] patients and the mean estimated blood loss was 643 millilitres. Post-operative complications were observed in 21 [28%] patients, while 30-day and 90-day mortality were 2.6% and 4%, respectively. Group comparison with the previous data revealed that the estimated blood loss [p < 0.048] and transfusion requirements [P < 0.000] were significantly lower in group B. Group B also showed a trend towards lower postoperative complications, 30-day and 90-day mortality than Group A.ConclusionsDespite small numbers in our study, there was a trend towards lower estimated blood loss, fewer transfusion requirements, and improved outcomes in the recent patients.
Neoplasms of the appendix: a retrospective analysis of 5-year data on histopathology of appendicectomy specimens in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Wijayaratne Halgaha W.T.D. , Fernandopulle Shanika Madonna
Published: May 2022

IntroductionRight iliac fossa pain due to appendicular disease is a common clinical presentation to a surgical casualty ward. Neoplasms of the appendix are rare but sometimes they present with acute symptoms similar to acute appendicitis. Studies on neoplasms of appendicectomy are sparse in Sri Lanka. Our objective is to study the epidemiological, demographic characteristics and histopathological data on appendicectomy specimens.MethodA retrospective descriptive study using the database on appendicectomy specimens in the pathology department of Colombo North teaching hospital, Ragama from January 2015 to December 2019.ResultsNeoplastic lesions were noted in 16[0.82%] among 1939 appendicectomy specimens. All [n=16, 100%] were primary neoplasms and the male to female ratio was 5:11. The percentage of neoplasms was higher in the elderly population compared to the young. Six of the 16 specimens [37.5%] had associated features of acute appendicitis. The commonest neoplasm was neuroendocrine neoplasm [including goblet cell carcinoid tumour] [n=9, 56.25%]. The mean age was 33 years and comprised 0.46% of the population. Mucinous neoplasms were noted in 6 [37.5%] and comprised 0.3% of the population. The median age was 59 years. The resection margin was well away from the tumour in all [n=9] Neuroendocrine neoplasms while the tumour had involved the resection margin in 4 out of 6 [66.6%] of mucinous neoplasms.ConclusionAppendicular neoplasms are rare but higher in the elderly population compared to the young. Neuroendocrine neoplasms are the commonest incidental tumours and they are less aggressive at the time of diagnosis. Meticulous dissection is important with a good clearance of the resection margin in suspected mucinous appendiceal neoplasms.
Evaluation of prognostic indicators for necrotizing fasciitis
Authors: Dubhashi Siddharth P.
Published: May 2022

Necrotizing Fasciitis (NF) is a rapid spreading lethal infection of the skin, muscles and soft tissues, with progressive inflammation along tissue planes and local destruction. The varied clinical presentation often leads to misdiagnosis. Various co-morbidities can influence the clinical course of the disease. Considering the life-threatening nature of the condition, this study is undertaken to identify significant prognostic factors, which will facilitate early diagnosis and intervention for an optimal outcome. This is a prospective study of 40 cases of Necrotizing Fasciitis, for 2 years. Maximum patients were in the age group of 51 to 70 years. 55% of patients had necrotizing fasciitis of the lower limb. Pain and fever were the commonest presenting features. 58% of patients presented with clinical features of less than 7 days duration. Trauma was the aetiological factor in 28% of patients. Diabetes Mellitus was the commonest co-morbidity (65%). E. coli was the commonest isolate in culture reports. The LRINEC Score was more than 8 in 25% of patients and less than 5 in 60% cases. Two patients required amputation, 30 underwent surgical debridement and 8 were subjected to fasciotomy. Out of the 38 cases, another 3 patients required amputation subsequently. Length of hospital stay was more than 3 weeks in 63% of cases. Mortality was noted in 12.5% of patients. The hemodynamic status of the individual at the time of presentation and during the post-operative period has a significant prognostic value. Diabetes Mellitus is a common co-morbidity existing in patients with Necrotizing Fasciitis. Other co-morbidities like hepatic and renal dysfunction, hypertension, Peripheral Vascular Disease, immune-deficient states, also affect the treatment outcome. Initial surgical debridement is of extreme importance and should be a thorough one. Early diagnosis, aggressive surgical debridement, with balanced fluid resuscitation and adequate nutritional support and a multidisciplinary approach is the key to a successful outcome.
Comparison of Oxycodone With Morphine as Adjuvant Epidural Analgesia and Its Side Effects
Authors: Senapathi Tjokorda Gde Agung , Sanjaya Dewa Ngakan Gde Dwija , Pradhana Adinda Putra , Ryalino Christopher , Sutawan Ida Bagus Krisna Jaya
Published: May 2022

Despite morphine's ability to deliver effective analgesia, its use as an epidural adjuvant is limited by adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, and pruritus, which are typically intractable with conventional antihistamines. Another negative effect that we are particularly concerned about is respiratory depression. This systematic review aimed to summarize the evidence based on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing epidural analgesic adjuvants between oxycodone and morphine. We searched the Cochrane Library, PubMed, and EMBASE databases from 1990 until 2021 to find RCTs published in English language, which have investigated pain score and side effects such nausea and vomiting. Three RCTs were included in the final analysis. All of them employed similar argument that epidural analgesic with oxycodone has good analgesic effects at higher dose than morphine. Oxycodone provides analgesic properties equivalent to morphine, but with less nausea and vomiting. We found that epidural analgesic with oxycodone has comparable analgesic effect to morphine, as well as lower side effects on nausea and vomiting at twice morphine doses. Future study is needed to compare epidural oxycodone with morphine in terms of analgesia and adverse effects.
Aluminum Phosphide Toxicity
Authors: Ari Hatice Feray , Turhan Murat , Baspinar Huseyin , Kirhan Berna , Ari Murat
Published: May 2022

Background:

Aluminum phosphides (ALPs) are still being used in developing countries as a pesticide despite the fact that ingestion and/or inhalation can cause significant morbidity and mortality. The generation of phosphine when ALP comes in contact with water leads to the blockade of electron transfer, which inhibits oxidative phosphorylation and in turn, cellular respiration in multiple organ systems.

Clinical Description:

A 3-year-old Turkish girl and her family were inadvertently exposed to overnight inhalation intoxication after a tablet of ALP was dissolved in water and used as a pesticide for Isot pepper, a local spice used in their household. The child presented with rapidly progressive respiratory distress and coma. The other members displayed mild respiratory symptoms.

Management:

At the time of admission, she was in altered sensorium, tachycardic, tachypneic, hypoxic, and in shock. She was immediately intubated and intermittent positive pressure ventilation started. Shock was managed as per the standard protocol. The child emanated garlic odor breath, had sluggishly reactive bilateral mitotic pupils. She had cardiorespiratory arrest within 30 min of intubation and could be revived. Despite supportive treatment, multiorgan dysfunction syndrome developed cardiac, pulmonary, renal, hepatic, coagulopathy, hyperglycemia, and metabolic acidosis. She succumbed to another cardiorespiratory arrest before plasmapheresis and continuous renal replacement therapy could be started in an attempt to eliminate the toxins. Consent for autopsy was not given.

Conclusions:

ALPs poisoning still occurs in developing countries and is a leading cause of mortality. The most common cause of death within the first 24 h is cardiovascular collapse.
Home-based Early Intervention for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders by Community Therapy Providers Supported by a Specialized Mobile Application in Purulia, West Bengal
Authors: Chattopadhyay Nandita
Published: May 2022

Background:

Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) are a major global public health problem, particularly affecting children from the lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In India, nearly 2.3 million children below 6 years of age have some developmental disability, of whom many live in rural and semi-urban areas with minimum access to early intervention services. We attempted to reach out to such a population at their doorstep with affordable care and management through home-based early intervention (HBEI) programs provided by local field level workers (hitherto referred as community therapy providers [CTP]). A group of local youth, with a short training on NDD and EI methods, have been providing regular, weekly therapy sessions to the afflicted children at the latter's residence, under constant virtual guidance and monitoring by specialists, with the help of a mobile application. The children were initially screened and assessed by our specialist team, who assigned the therapy program and demonstrated the techniques to the CTPs.

Clinical Description:

We are sharing a series of 8 cases, ranging from cerebral palsy to Global Developmental Delay and speech delay, who have received HBEI for 3–5 months, to demonstrate the impact of the program.

Management and Outcome:

The children have shown improvement in all domains with the intensive and regular services. Moreover, empathy, concern, and inclusion of parents in therapy sessions rejuvenated the families.

Conclusion:

Provision of HBEI through field workers may be a cost-effective solution to the formidable problem of childhood disability among the under-privileged rural community. The electronic tracking system has proved very useful in remote monitoring.
The Role of Behavioral Phenotyping in Establishing a Diagnosis of Pseudo-Angelman Syndrome
Authors: Arora Veronica , Takkar Aashita , Bhatia Sameer , Lall Meena , Kumar Praveen
Published: May 2022

Background:

Behavioral phenotypes are observable patterns of behavior present in certain genetic syndromes that have distinctive social, linguistic, cognitive, and motor profiles. These may play an important role as pointers toward certain genetic disorders. The recognition of aberrant behavior is important for therapeutic targeting by behavioral modification strategies and medication. The repertoire of behavioral constellations is exhaustive, but common manifestations include aggression, self-injury, autistic features, and a happy demeanor comprising excessive smiling and outbursts of laughter without any preceding triggers.

Clinical Description:

We describe the approach that was used to establish diagnosis in a boy with a happy disposition, cognitive impairment, and seizures, the firstborn of a couple desiring genetic counseling for their second 7-week pregnancy. After deep phenotyping (identifying overt and concealed dysmorphism, assessment of vision, hearing, behavior, and cognition), a syndrome search was performed by a geneticist using suitable handles. The clinical phenotype of the proband was then matched with the generated list of disorders. The most likely diagnosis Angelman syndrome (AS) was excluded by negative specific genetic testing. Chromosomal microarray identified 2q23.1 microdeletion that is associated with pseudo-AS. Prenatal diagnosis at 16 weeks revealed an unaffected fetus.

Management:

There is no cure for this syndrome. Affected children benefit from symptomatic intervention provided by a multidisciplinary team including clinical geneticists, pediatricians, pediatric neurologists, developmental pediatricians, and various professional therapists.

Conclusions:

Behavioral phenotypes aid in establishing diagnosis in certain genetic disorders. A happy disposition coupled with intellectual disability should prompt the clinician to involve a geneticist in management, even if overt dysmorphism is not apparent.
Factor XIII Deficiency in a Mother-Baby Dyad
Authors: Thangaraj Shalini , Kadirvel Karthikeyan , Ramar Rathisharmila , Chandramohan Anandhi
Published: May 2022

Background:

Factor XIII deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive coagulation disorder with varied presentations including prolonged bleeding from the umbilical cord stump, defective wound healing, recurrent miscarriages, or life-threatening intracranial hemorrhage.

Clinical Description:

A male baby was born at term gestation to a fourth gravida mother with a history of two abortions in the past. He was born out of a third-degree consanguineous marriage, with smooth perinatal transition, but developed multiple episodes of seizures associated with poor feeding and lethargy after 24 h of life.

Management:

On evaluation, septic screen, metabolic screen (serum electrolytes, calcium, and blood sugar), and coagulation assays were normal. Ultrasonogram revealed a hyperechoic lesion restricted to the left cerebral hemisphere, suggestive of an intraparenchymal hemorrhage. Magnetic resonance imaging brain showed left intraparenchymal hemorrhage with significant mass effect and midline shift. In view of intracranial bleed with normal coagulation assay and other causes being ruled out, factor XIII clot solubility assay was sent and found to have undetectable levels. Factor XIII levels of the mother were also found low (5.5%) though the levels in the father were normal. The baby was managed conservatively with supportive measures in the form of anticonvulsant and anti-edema measures. He recovered successfully and is under close follow-up.

Conclusion:

A high index of suspicion of factor XIII deficiency should be kept in any neonate presenting with intraparenchymal hemorrhage and recurrent abortions in the mother. This case is being reported to highlight factor XIII deficiency in recurrent pregnancy loss and neonatal intracranial bleeding. Prenatal screening for factor XIII deficiency in these circumstances will help in effective management of future pregnancies.
A level of empathy and spirituality among undergraduate medical students of a tertiary hospital in Telangana
Authors: Dhedhi Bhavesh Jayantilal , Gattavali Ramana , Nadukuru Gyan Nihal , Macharapu Raghuram , Mallepalli Pramod Kumar Reddy
Published: May 2022

Introduction:

Patients' care with empathy has shown a higher clinical competence with great rapport. It leads to an accurate diagnosis with fewer medical errors. Patients tend to be more satisfied with improved outcomes both psychologically and pharmacologically. Empathy supports medical students to achieve capabilities essential for patient-centered care and in development of affective skill, manners, and personal as well as professional growth.

Aims and Objectives:

To assess the level of empathy among medical students and to assess the level of spiritual well-being and its relation with empathy.

Materials and Methods:

The cross-sectional study was carried out from January 2021 to March 2021 period. A total of 200 medical students were selected for the study, fifty from each year. Jefferson Scale of Physician Empathy Student version (JSPE-S), Toronto Empathy Questionnaire (TEQ), Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS), and Demographic Questionnaire were used for the collection of data.

Results:

The mean JSPE-S score was 108.41 (14.19), mean TEQ score was 44.89 (6.26), and mean SWBS was 80.58 (18.89). By JSPE-S, the mean empathy score decreased from the 3rd year and was lower in the final year (P = 0.00002). By TEQ, the empathy score was higher in the 2nd year followed by 3rd and 1st and was lower in the final year (P = 0.002). Females had higher empathy than males (P < 0.002 for JSPE-S and P < 0.00001 for TEQ). There was a significant positive relationship between spiritual well-being score with mean JSPE-S (r = 0.4429, P = 0.0012) and TEQ score (r = 0.5777, P = 0.00001).

Conclusion:

Medical students had an average level of empathy and spiritual well-being. Clinical empathy decreased from the 3rd year and was lower in final-year students. Spiritual well-being had a positive significant relationship with empathy. There was a statistically significant association between mean empathy scores with demographic variables such as gender, parental education, habit of doing meditation, permanent residence area, and year of study.
A study of assessment of depression, anxiety, and stress among coronavirus disease 2019 patients at tertiary hospital
Authors: Baothman Abdul Rahman , Challuri Prashanth , Ramana Gattavali , Macharapu Raghuram , Reddy M. Pramod Kumar
Published: May 2022

Introduction:

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is not only causing physical illness but has also been causing psychological impact on human beings. Most people are aware of physical complications the disease causes, but now, they are learning psychological impact of the disease.

Aim:

To estimate the level of depression, anxiety, and stress in general and with reference to age and sex among COVID-19 patients admitted at Mamata General Hospital, Khammam.

Materials and Methods:

This study is a cross-sectional study with sample of 100 participants who were admitted at Mamata General Hospital, Khammam, Telangana. The samples were drawn by using convenience sampling method. DASS-21 was the tool used in this study.

Study Design:

It is a cross-sectional study with a sample of 100 participants who were admitted at Mamata General Hospital, Khammam, Telangana. The samples were drawn by using convenience sampling method. Depression, anxiety, stress scale-21 was the tool used in this study.

Results:

From a total of 100 patients, about 64% of the patients had varying degree of depression, 70% of the patients had anxiety, and 40% of the patients had various levels of stress. Furthermore, females in this survey were found to have higher level of depression, anxiety, and stress scores as compared to males.

Conclusion:

Female patients require adequate psychiatric intervention in this COVID-19 pandemic to mitigate its psychological impact.
Причинно-пертурбативная КТП Боголюбова. Взаимодействующие поля в КЭД
Authors: Wawrzycki Jaroslaw Wojciech
Published: May 2022

Рассмотрена причинная пертурбативная квантовая теория поля Боголюбова с единственным уточнением: операторы рождения-уничтожения в точке, т. е. для определенного импульса, с математической точки зрения понимаются как операторы Хиды, введенные в теории, основанной на вероятностном пространстве белого шума. Остальная часть теории сохраняется полностью неизменной. Это позволяет избежать инфракрасных и ультрафиолетовых расходимостей при переходе к адиабатическому пределу для взаимодействующих полей. Приведено доказательство существования адиабатического предела взаимодействующих полей в причинной квантовой электродинамике с операторами Хиды. Этот предел существует тогда и только тогда, когда нормировка в разложении Эпштейна-Глейзера причинных распределений, применяющемся при построении оператора рассеяния, является стандартной, или естественной. Таким образом устраняется произвольность в выборе разложения, что делает теорию однозначной, при этом ее предсказательная сила значительно усиливается. В качестве примера рассмотрено экспериментально подтвержденное соотношение между зарядом и массой, которое можно доказать в рамках представленной теории.
Классификация решений обобщенного смешанного нелинейного уравнения Шредингера
Authors: Qiu Deqin , Zhang Yongshuai
Published: May 2022

Построено обобщенное преобразование Дарбу для обобщенного смешанного нелинейного уравнения Шредингера и рассмотрена полная классификация редукций параметров и собственных функций двух-, трех- и четырехкратного обобщенных преобразований Дарбу. На основе этих различных типов редукций получено несколько решений обобщенного смешанного нелинейного уравнения Шредингера, включая солитон, квазирациональный солитон, периодический солитон. Проведена классификация в соответствии с этими редукциями.
Комплексные энергии и $W$-функция Ламберта
Authors: Das Abhishek , Sidharth Burra Gautam , Roberts K , Valluri Sree Ram
Published: May 2022

$W$-функция Ламберта применяется в контексте расширения значений энергии в комплексную область для статистических систем фермионов и бозонов. Выведено преобразование, связывающее фермионы и бозоны. Обсуждается физический смысл этих результатов и исследуются условия, при которых происходит бозонизация. Полученные статистические и структурные распределения фермионов и бозонов предполагают возможность их распространения на случай обобщенных распределений Планка.
Mối liên hệ giữa thị trường chứng khoán các nước ASEAN: Tiếp cập bằng kiểm định nhân quả Granger dạng phổ
Authors: Anh Trần Thị Tuấn
Published: May 2022

Bài viết sử dụng thông tin về tỷ suất sinh lợi chứng khoán hằng ngày của thị trường chứng khoán các nước ASEAN6 để khảo sát mối liên hệ giữa các thị trường thông qua kiểm định Granger truyền thống và kiểm định Granger dạng phổ. Kết quả kiểm định Granger truyền thống cho thấy giữa các quốc gia ASEANs có sự kết nối khá chặt chẽ, không có quốc gia rào bị tách rời khỏi mạng lưới liên kết với các quốc gia còn lại. Tuy nhiên, vai trò của từng quốc gia trong mạng lưới kết nối này là khác nhau. Việt Nam đóng vai trò là quốc gia nhận tác động Granger nhiều nhất trong khi Philippines là quốc gia có mức độ hội nhập với thị trường chứng khoán khu vực nhiều nhất. Kiểm định Granger dạng phổ để xem xét chi tiết tác động Granger ở nhiều tần số ω khác nhau. Vai trò của các quốc gia trong mạng lưới thay đổi rất nhiều khi xem xét ở các độ dài chu kỳ tuần hoàn khác nhau. Indonesia là quốc gia có sự kết nối thay đổi nhiều nhất giữa các chu kỳ tuần hoàn, chuyển từ vai trò quốc gia truyền thông tin ở khi xét ở chu kỳ tuần hoàn ngắn sang vai trò nhận thông tin ở chu kỳ tuần hoàn dài. Thái Lan và Singapore đóng vai trò chủ động truyền thông tin đến các thị trường khác trong tất cả các chu kỳ tuần hoàn được xem xét trong bài, trong khi ở hầu hết các trường hợp thì Việt Nam là quốc gia nhận thông tin.
Các yếu tố ảnh hưởng đến rủi ro tín dụng: Trường hợp các ngân hàng thương mại Việt Nam
Authors: Khánh Lê Duy
Published: May 2022

Nghiên cứu được thực hiện nhằm mục đích đánh giá các yếu tố có thể tác động đến rủi ro tín dụng, được đo lường bằng tỷ lệ nợ xấu, của hệ thống ngân hàng thương mại tại Việt Nam. Tác giả sử dụng mẫu nghiên cứu gồm 16 ngân hàng trong giai đoạn 2009 - 2019, áp dụng phương pháp ước lượng Moment tổng quát hệ thống 02 bước đối với dữ liệu bảng động cân bằng. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy, đối với những yếu tố bên trong thì quy mô ngân hàng và thu nhập ngoài lãi là những yếu tố có tác động nghịch, trong khi tỷ lệ trích lập dự phòng rủi ro và tỷ lệ nợ xấu năm trước là những yếu tố có tác động cùng chiều đến tỷ lệ nợ xấu của năm nay. Bên cạnh đó, tăng trưởng kinh tế là yếu tố bên ngoài có mối quan hệ ngược chiều với rủi ro tín dụng. Tuy vậy, tác động của đòn bẩy nợ, hiệu quả hoạt động và tỷ lệ lạm phát lên tỷ lệ nợ xấu của hệ thống ngân hàng thì không rõ ràng. Kết quả này có thể đem lại những hàm ý quan trọng cho những người làm quản lý ngân hàng ở Việt Nam.
Hemşirelerde İş Doyumu ve İş Yaşamı Kalitesini Etkileyen Faktörler: Kesitsel Bir Çalışma
Authors: GÜNDAY Feray , TAŞ Ayşe , ABACIGİL Filiz , ARSLANTAŞ Hülya
Published: May 2022

Amaç: Çalışmanın amacı hemşirelerin iş doyumunu ve iş yaşamı kalitesini etkileyen faktörleri belirlemektir.Yöntem: Araştırma batıda bir ilde bir üniversite hastanesinde çalışan ve araştırmaya katılmayı kabul eden 185 hemşire ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veriler; tanıtıcı bilgi formu, Minnesota İş Doyumu Ölçeği ve Hemşirelik İş Yaşamı Kalitesi Ölçeği ile toplanmıştır.Bulgular: Katılımcıların %73’ü kadın, %61’i lisans mezunu ve %73’ü 18-30 yaş arası gruptadır. Çalışma sistemi sadece gündüz olanların, mesleğini kendisine uygun bulanların, çalışma saatlerinden, görev dağılımından, iş hızından, hemşire sayısından, doktor sayısından, çalışılan ortamdaki kişiler arası ilişkilerden, çalışılan birimden, terfi olanağından ve alınan ücretten memnun olanların Minnesota İş Doyum Ölçeği puanları istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ölçüde yüksek bulunmuştur. Çalışma sistemi sadece gündüz olanların, mesleğini kendine uygun bulanların, çalışma saatlerinden, görev dağılımından, iş hızından, hemşire sayısından, doktor sayısından, çalışılan ortamdaki kişiler arası ilişkilerden, çalışılan birimden ve terfi olanağından memnun olanların Hemşirelik İş Yaşamı Kalitesi Ölçeği puanları istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ölçüde yüksek bulunmuştur. Minnesota İş Doyum Ölçeği ile Hemşirelik İş Yaşamı Kalitesi Ölçeği puanları arasında pozitif yönde güçlü derecede korelasyon bulunmuştur.Sonuç: Hemşirelerin iş doyumlarının ve iş yaşamı kalitelerinin orta düzeyde olduğu saptanmış olup her iki değişken arasında güçlü derecede ilişki bulunmuştur. Ayrıca çalışma ortamı ile ilgili yönetsel düzenlemelerin ve ortam faktörlerinin gerek iş doyumu gerekse iş yaşamı kalitesini etkilediği belirlenmiştir. Sonuçlar sağlık yöneticileri tarafından hemşirelerin iş doyumlarını ve iş yaşamı kalitelerini iyileştirmek için uygun girişimleri uygulamak amacıyla kullanılabilir.
Oleuropein ve Farmakolojik Etkileri
Authors: ARI Murat
Published: May 2022

İnsanları fiziksel, sosyal ve psikolojik olarak etkileyen birçok hastalıkların başında gelen kanser, dünyada sık belirlenen ölüm nedenlerinden birisi haline gelmiştir. Bu açıdan bakıldığında, sebze, meyve, zeytinyağı gibi tüketimin daha fazla olduğu akdeniz diyeti önem taşımaktadır. Çeşitli triaçilgliseroleri içeren, az miktarda serbest yağ asidi ihtiva eden ve antioksidan, antikanserojen, anti-enflamatuar, antimikrobiyal, antiviral gibi pek çok farmakolojik etkilere sahip olan oleuropein başta kanser olmak üzere pek çok hastalıktan korunmak için önemli bir fenolik bileşiktir. Bu derlemede, oleuropeinin terapötikpekçok etkilerine ilişkin mevcut güncel çalışmaları analiz etmek amaçlanmıştır.
Transmission of Depth Data by Pulse Position Modulation for Underwater Acoustic Positioning Systems
Authors: Wada Atsushi , Yoshizawa Shingo
Published: May 2022

This paper presents a three dimensional localization method for underwater acoustic positioning systems. In typical ultra-short baseline (USBL) acoustic positioning systems, the three dimensional position is localized by using multiple time difference of arrivals (TDOAs). Since the TDOA accuracy is less than the other sensor data, we focus on a localization method with the minimum number of TDOA. We propose a method of transmitting depth data by pulse position modulation (PPM), where the target position is localized by a single TDOA, a distance, and a depth. The proposed method shows a higher positional accuracy than the conventional method with two TDOAs. The effectiveness of the proposed method has been demonstrated in the evaluation of simulation and experiment.
MODIRISK: Mosquito vectors of disease, collection, monitoring and longitudinal data from Belgium
Authors: Van Bortel Wim , Versteirt Veerle , Dekoninck Wouter , Hance Thierry , Brosens Dimitri , Hendrickx Guy
Published: May 2022

The MODIRISK project studied mosquito biodiversity and monitored and predicted biodiversity changes, to actively prepare to address issues of biodiversity change, especially invasive species and new pathogen risks. This work is essential given continuing global changes that may create suitable conditions for invasive species spread and the (re-)emergence of vector-borne diseases in Europe. Key strengths of MODIRISK, in the context of sustainable development, were the links between biodiversity and health and the environment, and its contribution to the development of tools for describing the spatial distribution of mosquito biodiversity. MODIRISK addressed key topics of the global Diversitas initiative, which was a main driver of the Belspo ‘Science for a Sustainable Development’ research program. Three different MODIRISK datasets were published in the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF): the Collection dataset (the Culicidae collection of the Museum of Natural History in Brussels); the Inventory dataset (data from the MODIRISK inventory effort); and the Longitudinal dataset (experiment data used for risk assessments).
Book Review: What is Mission? Theological Explorations
Authors: Natalia Desi
Published: May 2022

J. Andrew Kirk’s writing deals with three parts. Parts I lays the groundwork for how the church should carry out its mission. This is closely related to apologetics. Classically, tradition refers to the accumulated wisdom of the Christian community throughout the ages, which is inherited and passed on from one generation to another. Part II contemporary issues in mission contains the use of the words “evangelism” or “Evangelism” prominently in Church thought in the last one hundred and fifty years. The main emphasis in declaring the good news is conveying an extremely important piece of information that states it is true and relevant. Humans are immersed in culture. Part III this mission in action has the assumption that going and being in the world is a form of mission, the Church must see herself as a people on the move. It is a community that “looks to” and “purposes.” To separate mission from life in the community is to abstain from the resources that make mission possible in the way of Christ. Political reality is very complicated. Thoughts will change and mission tools will change to suit the new situation. There might be alternative combinations to unify the various aspects of the mission.
Book Review: Exploration of the Book of Leviticus; God’s Holy-Love Overcome the Problems of Sin’s
Authors: Hutahaean Hasahatan
Published: May 2022

Paul Hidajat focused on extracting the Book of Leviticus in simple and concise language. The preparation of this book began from a discussion on the social media group (WA) of God's servants from various types of ministries. The discussion was also about the Book of Leviticus and how the application of God's people today should be done. How to understand the Book of Leviticus with provisions that seem difficult to find material and source in the present day? What to do to find replacement material that can't be found? Including how to formulate various worship and practices of burnt offerings, forgiveness of sins or the purification of priests who are indeed in a different context to the present? Using the method of extracting words with the support of cultural context, and the times of writing. Hidajat carefully provides answers to various initial questions in discussions on social media groups through this book. The holiness of the priest today deserves to be maintained so that the continuation of the faith of God's chosen church in the present is maintained. God gives various rules and regulations to guide His people to live holy life and honor God's grace while in it God's love is manifest in the redemption of man. These rules and regulations are given to show God's concern and love for His chosen people.
Book Review: Faithful Generations: Effective Ministry across Generational Lines
Authors: Hale Merensiana
Published: May 2022

The diversity of spirituality patterns of generations in the church is a reality. Each generation has a unique style of spirituality. This uniqueness is a gift from God which of course is also shaped by the life experiences of each generation that is permitted by God. This challenges the church to carry out a generation-based ministry to develop the spirituality of the congregation. This paper helps ministers to understand the spiritual characteristics of each generation as a basis for developing intergenerational spirituality ministries. The uniqueness of the spirituality of generations must be embraced in the fellowship of the congregation as the family of God.
Book Review: Exploring the New Testament Vol.1 Gospels and Acts
Authors: Silaen Riste Tioma , Siregar Oren
Published: May 2022

New Testament is a collection of writings that provide an important historical source about the birth of Jesus, His teachings, and, how the 'Good News' spread through the Apostles after Jesus's death. Wenham and, Walton took their portion of the vast land to provide important reading for anyone who wished to study the New Testament in terms of historical, theological, narrative interpretation and, guidance in learning other things from the various writings in the New Testament. Volume 1 discusses the Four Gospels and, Acts from the historical context at the birth of Jesus, the life of the early church and, the Roman colonial era that provides its own effectiveness when interpreting the New Testament. Wenham and Walton use simple and, practical writing patterns but it is in that simplicity that becomes even more delicious when reading them. The way of speaking is used to provide beauty for readers of the Gospels and, Acts in the present so as to provide good spiritual interaction living life as a people of Christ. The Christian's hope of eternal life in Christ was also successfully explored by Wenham and Walton, as two of the most prominent writers, teachers and, pastors in the world today.
Discipleship in Pandemic-Era in Indonesia: a Systematic Review
Authors: Setiadinata Paulus Juan , Kristyanto Twin H. W. , Destyanto Twin Yoshua R. , Timadius Hendrik
Published: May 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the spiritual activities of Christians in Indonesia. However, various restrictions that have arisen due to the pandemic have not stopped church leaders from carrying out their ministry, including discipleship. March 2020 to September 2021, various studies have been carried out using various research methods to discuss discipleship during the pandemic. Thus, this research aims to conduct an extensive review on discipleship during pandemic era in Indonesia from 2020 to 2021 focuses on the model, criteria of teacher, and size of discipleship recommendations. This research used a systematic review method from previous research results that were inventoried and analyzed systematically in a synthesis. The search resulted in 20 articles from various journals, which were then filtered into 12 articles focus on discussing the model, teacher criteria, and discipleship size in Indonesia during the Covid-19 pandemic. Based on the analysis, it is concluded that family and cell group-based discipleship models, taught by the parents and church servants, with a slender size (one-on-one and one-to-many with maximum 12 of size) are most recommended to be applied in this pandemic era. All type of discipleship must have an orientation towards completing the Great Commission.
The Concept of Man in Anthropology-Christian Theology: Answers to Evolutionists
Authors: Mendrofa Ferminto , Sitompul Lastiar Roselyna
Published: May 2022

The evolutionist view of humans has a negative influence on education, especially Christian education. Teaching the theory of human evolution in science learning in the classroom makes nature doubtful as God's creation. This is a challenge for Christian educators, for teaching the truth about human nature as the image and likeness of God. Christian educators must be equipped with a Christian theological anthropological understanding of human nature as the image and likeness of God. The purpose of this paper is to answer the evolutionist view of humans in education based on Christian theological anthropological studies. The research method is literature study. The results of the study concluded that humans, both educators and students, were created in the image and likeness of God who has a soul and body with various unique capacities (such as will and knowledge). Humans act as representatives of God on earth who have dominion over the rest of creation and have a special relationship with God as spiritual beings.
The sacredness of the Maengket Dance in Contextual Theological Perspective
Authors: Poluan Agnes Relly , Heydemans Nency Aprilia , Nainggolan Alon Mandimpu
Published: May 2022

This article aims to interpret the reality of the sacredness of the Maengket dance in Minahasa culture from a contextual theological perspective. Maengket dance is an original Minahasa dance that contains some sacred values ??in the form of traditional rituals (foso) and performing arts. This study uses a qualitative approach through interviews, observations, and literature study. The research finding in this article is the encounter between the Bible and culture in Minahasa seen in dance. However, due to globalization, the meaning of sacredness and ethnic identity in the dance has experienced a shift in values. Therefore, it is concluded that the Maengket dance is part of the identity of the Minahasa tribe in offering prayers of supplication and thanksgiving to Opo Empung Wailan Wangko (God the Almighty), which is inclusive in people's daily lives. On the other hand, it is necessary to get attention from various parties to preserve this artwork as a legacy of local wisdom for the next Minahasa generation.
The Eucharist and the Spirituality of the Catholics in the Public Space
Authors: Adon Mathias Jebaru
Published: May 2022

This study aims to describe the spirituality of the Jewish liturgy in the celebration of the Eucharist and its impact on the involvement of Indonesian Catholics in the public sphere. This study was born from the concern that the Indonesian people are rich in spiritual values but are unable to shape a civilized public life. Therefore, this research awakens Catholics to be actively involved in the public sphere, especially in socio-political life, and to color it with gospel values. However, this call will be realized if the Eucharist as the source and peak of the Christian life can renew and encourage Catholics in Indonesia to take part in God's mission to save all people. So the Eucharist must draw on the spirituality contained in Jewish worship as the locus of a personal encounter with the God who saves. This study uses a literature study that finds cracks in the religious life and people's lives in public spaces because the celebration of the Eucharist is not able to renew the lives of Catholics witness in the world.
Balaam and Motivation of Contemporary Church Leaders
Authors: Arifianto Yonatan Alex , Supriyadi Daniel , Waruwu Kharisda Mueleni , Paryono Johanes
Published: May 2022

The life of a pagan prophet from Moab named Balaam is an exciting lesson about leadership to study. This prophet represents a materialistic lifestyle, disobedience to God, and disobedience of service in the name of God. His ministry was in a historical setting where Israel also experienced severe moral decadence as God's people. This article will reveal and analyze how Balaam's role as a reflection of contemporary leadership in the church is strongly influenced by the concepts of materialism, hedonic lifestyle, and highly pay-oriented leadership. Through a qualitative descriptive approach, this study uses some works of literature as the main study. Through Balaam's life, contemporary church leaders could learn about the importance of integrity and genuine ministry motivation. The exemplary aspect is an essential factor that leaders must own. We also found that leaders need to serve with a servant spirit, as Jesus had shown. Only in this way can a leader have an honorable and consistent life in the values of the truth of God's word.
The resilience of Melbourne's food system to climate and pandemic shocks
Authors: Murphy Maureen , Carey Rachel , Alexandra Leila
Published: May 2022

This report from the Foodprint Melbourne project summarises the findings of an investigation into the resilience of Melbourne’s food system to shocks and stresses. It focuses particularly on the resilience of Melbourne’s food system to climate and pandemic shocks and stresses. However, it also considers longer term underlying stresses on Melbourne’s food system from declining supplies of natural resources and environmental degradation. The report discusses the impacts of shocks and stresses throughout the food system from food production to consumption and the generation of waste. It identifies vulnerabilities in the city’s food system to these shocks and stresses, and it discusses the features of a resilient food system.
Locus Buzzer: Location based Task Scheduler
Authors: Srivastava Abhishek , Mishra Arjit , Sachan Amit Kumar
Published: May 2022

Personal task reminders are used by modern people to remind them of their duties in a variety of settings. There is still a place for paper reminders, but they are cumbersome to organize. Electronic reminders are generated using the calendar on the cell phone. Text messages still serve as the primary trigger for many of these reminders, despite the widespread use of smartphones. It is vital to keep in mind that in many circumstances, tasks can only be accomplished at a specific location. Task reminders would be more useful if they only came on when the user was within a specific range of a location. An attempt is being made to implement a mobile phone alarm feature based on the position of the device and to determine which nearby locations are most convenient from the device's present location. The location-based alert will ring as soon as you arrive at your chosen spot. It will ring and notify you if it detects that you are inside the user-defined range of the destination. As soon as they are close to their location, an alert will go off, letting them know where they are. This location-based alert is perfect for persons who have a variety of responsibilities spread out over multiple areas, such as those who commute by train.
Психологический анализ и сущность понятия «развитие ключевых компетентностей взрослых»
Authors: Помилуйко В.Ю.
Published: May 2022

The article clarifies the essence of the "development of key competences of adults" concept (the process of quantitative and qualitative changes in the abilities of subjects to solve a class of tasks as products of purposeful learning and assimilation of progressive experience, self-development of individuals, their personal maturity). The operationalization of this definition has gave the possibility to the author to highlight in its composition the following simpler concepts such as self-development, subjectivity, readiness for activity, personality abilities, and experience. It is proved that the development process in adulthood is directly related to professional activity and depends on the experience of work and increase of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for the solution of professional tasks. The development of key competencies involves professional training of organizations` and enterprises` personnel based on a certain strategy.
The definition of disability – The United Nations and Polish legislation
Authors: Kozioł Dorota , Święch Wojciech
Published: May 2022

The task of this article is to prove that the way of defining disability has an impact on shaping the attitudes of people affected by it. Changing the mindset of persons with disabilities – from a claim to an active attitude is very important.