bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study of Changes in Language Ability Based on Data from a Word Association Test
Authors: Stepykin N. I.
Published: August 2023

Changes in the language ability of native speakers under the influence of the rapid development of technology and the transformation of the surrounding world is one of the urgent problems of modern psycholinguistics. The re-search material was the data of the Russian associative dictionary (late 80s - early 90s of the twentieth century) and the results of a free associative experiment presented in the multilingual associative thesaurus of politeness (2020). Within the framework of the theory of speech activity, the cue−target pair is considered as a speech action. According to the model of speech action developed by us, its essential components are methods and means of predication. The paper shows that significant changes have occurred in the structure of the associative fields "dog" of different fixation times, emphasizing the dynamics of the language ability of native speakers. The number of speech actions of the full syntactic cycle decreased by 26%, and the number of syntactic primitives and topic-comment structures increased by 10% and 16%, respectively, which indicates a decrease in the level of potential readiness to produce and perceive speech actions of the full syntactic cycle. Different hierarchy of structural components of the analyzed associative field demonstrate changes in the means of predication. The experimentally revealed reduction in the proportion of operational associates (-14%) and emotional-evaluative reactions (-26%) indicates a decrease in the importance of emotive and linguistic orienting points in the formation of associative links, and also diagnoses a decrease in the level of language competence. The increase in the share of conceptual reactions (+12%) and reactions-images (+28%) emphasizes the dominance of cognitive orienting points in the production of speech actions.
The Impact of COVID-19 Infection on Concurrent Traumatic Insults: An Analysis from the West Virginia Trauma System
Authors: Lopez, BS Santiago , Torrico, BS Cristhian , DeLa'O, MD Connie
Published: August 2023

Introduction With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, elective surgeries were decreased and associated with worsened outcomes. Trauma outcomes have been varied, and rural traumas have not been solely analyzed. This study investigated outcomes related to COVID-19 infection at a rural Level I trauma center in West Virginia (WV). Methods A retrospective analysis of trauma outcomes of patients aged 18 years and older from March 30, 2020, until December 21, 2021, presenting to a Level I trauma center in WV was conducted. Data was collected from the John Michael Moore Trauma Center trauma registry. Mortality, complications, injury characteristics, comorbidities, and demographics were examined. Results Out of 2,118 patients tested for the novel coronavirus, 61 (1.7%) were positive (COV+). There was no significant increase in mortality regarding COVID-19 infection. COV+ patients had an increased length of stay (median 5.2 vs. 3.6, p=0.015) and intubation rates (21.3% vs. 12.5%, p=0.070), but fewer days on a ventilator (median, 2 vs. 3, p=0.012). COV+ patients were more likely to be discharged to rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, or long-term acute care hospitals (44.3% vs. 34.5%), and less often routine or home measures (42.6% vs. 58.7%) (p=0.015). Conclusion This single retrospective study found increased rates of length of stay and intubation rates with no increased rates of mortality or complications in COV+ trauma patients compared to non-COV+ trauma patients. Further research is needed to validate and characterize the impact of COVID-19 for the entirety of the state.
Frontline Health Care Workers’ Mental Health and Well-Being During the First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Analysis of Interviews and Social Media Data (Preprint)
Authors: Vera San Juan Norha , Martin Sam , Badley Anna , Maio Laura , Gronholm Petra C , Buck Caroline , Flores Elaine C , Vanderslott Samantha , Syversen Aron , Symmons Sophie Mulcahy , Uddin Inayah , Karia Amelia , Iqbal Syka , Vindrola-Padros Cecilia
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on fractures in health care systems worldwide and continues to have a significant impact, particularly in relation to the health care workforce. Frontline staff have been exposed to unprecedented strain, and delivering care during the pandemic has affected their safety, mental health, and well-being.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to explore the experiences of health care workers (HCWs) delivering care in the United Kingdom during the COVID-19 pandemic to understand their well-being needs, experiences, and strategies used to maintain well-being (at individual and organizational levels).

METHODS

We analyzed 94 telephone interviews with HCWs and 2000 tweets about HCWs’ mental health during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

RESULTS

The results were grouped under 6 themes: redeployment, clinical work, and sense of duty; well-being support and HCW’s coping strategies; negative mental health effects; organizational support; social network and support; and public and government support.

CONCLUSIONS

These findings demonstrate the need for open conversations, where staff’s well-being needs and the strategies they adopted can be shared and encouraged, rather than implementing top-down psychological interventions alone. At the macro level, the findings also highlighted the impact on HCW’s well-being of public and government support as well as the need to ensure protection through personal protective equipment, testing, and vaccines for frontline workers.
Strengthening Social Capital to Address Isolation and Loneliness in Long-Term Care Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Systematic Review of Research on Information and Communication Technologies (Preprint)
Authors: Beogo Idrissa , Sia Drissa , Collin Stephanie , Phaelle Gedeon Andi , Louismé Michaël-Christopher , Ramdé Jean , Gagnon Marie-Pierre , Tchouaket Nguemeleu Eric
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately and severely affected older adults, namely those living in long-term care facilities (LTCFs). Aside from experiencing high mortality rates, survivors were critically concerned by social isolation and loneliness (SIL). To address this serious public health concern and stay connected with LTCF residents, information and communication technology (ICT) platforms (eg, video calls) were used as an alternative to maintaining social interactions amid the visiting restriction policy.

OBJECTIVE

This paper aimed to synthesize the effects of ICT-related communication interventions using SMS text messaging or chat, video, voice mail, or photo to address SIL in LTCF residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

METHODS

In total, 2793 references published in English and French in 2019 and onward were obtained from 10 relevant databases: PsycINFO-Ovid, Ovid-MEDLINE, CINAHL-EBSCO, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, DirectScience, Communication & Mass Media Complete, IEEE Xplore, and ACM Digital Library. A 2-person screening approach was used, and the studies were screened independently and blindly. A narrative synthesis was performed to interpret the results of the included studies, and their quality was appraised.

RESULTS

In total, 4 studies were included in the review. ICT-related applications were used to ensure connectedness to address SIL. ICT interventions consisted mainly of videoconferencing, intergroup video call sessions between residents, and chatting (SMS text messages and phone calls). Roughly 3 classes of mediating ICT tools were used: video calls using software applications (eg, Skype); robot systems embedding video telephones; and ordinary telecommunication such as telephone, internet, social media platforms, and videoconferencing. This review has included the role of humanoid robots in LTCFs as an innovation avenue because of their multipurpose use (eg, communication tools and remotely operable).

CONCLUSIONS

Remote social capitalization through ICT applications has become an avenue to reduce SIL among LTCF residents. This review examined a social connection approach that will remain relevant and even be fostered after the COVID-19 pandemic. As families remain the main stakeholders of LTCFs, this study’s findings could inform policy makers and frontline managers to better shape programs and initiatives to prevent or reduce SIL in LTCFs.

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Prostaglandin E2, Osmoregulation, and Disease Progression in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
Authors: Geurts Frank , Xue Laixi , Kramers Bart J. , Zietse Robert , Gansevoort Ron T. , Fenton Robert A. , Meijer Esther , Salih Mahdi , Hoorn Ewout J. ,   on behalf of the DIPAK Consortium
Published: August 2023

Background

Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) plays a physiological role in osmoregulation, a process that is affected early in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). PGE2 has also been implicated in the pathogenesis of ADPKD in preclinical models, but human data are limited. Here, we hypothesized that urinary PGE2 excretion is associated with impaired osmoregulation, disease severity, and disease progression in human ADPKD.

Methods

Urinary excretions of PGE2 and its metabolite (PGEM) were measured in a prospective cohort of patients with ADPKD. The associations between urinary PGE2 and PGEM excretions, markers of osmoregulation, eGFR and height-adjusted total kidney volume were assessed using linear regression models. Cox regression and linear mixed models were used for the longitudinal analysis of the associations between urinary PGE2 and PGEM excretions and disease progression defined as 40% eGFR loss or kidney failure, and change in eGFR over time. In two intervention studies, we quantified the effect of starting tolvaptan and adding hydrochlorothiazide to tolvaptan on urinary PGE2 and PGEM excretions.

Results

In 562 patients with ADPKD (61% female, eGFR 63±28 ml/min per 1.73 m2), higher urinary PGE2 or PGEM excretions were independently associated with higher plasma copeptin, lower urine osmolality, lower eGFR, and greater total kidney volume. Participants with higher baseline urinary PGE2 and PGEM excretions had a higher risk of 40% eGFR loss or kidney failure (hazard ratio, 1.28; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.13 to 1.46 and hazard ratio, 1.50; 95% CI, 1.26 to 1.80 per two-fold higher urinary PGE2 or PGEM excretions) and a faster change in eGFR over time (−0.39 [95% CI, −0.59 to −0.20] and −0.53 [95% CI, −0.75 to −0.31] ml/min per 1.73 m2 per year). In the intervention studies, urinary PGEM excretion was higher after starting tolvaptan, while urinary PGE2 excretion was higher after adding hydrochlorothiazide to tolvaptan.

Conclusions

Higher urinary PGE2 and PGEM excretions in patients with ADPKD are associated with impaired osmoregulation, disease severity, and progression.
Comparison of Short-Term Outcomes in Kidney Transplant Recipients from SARS-CoV-2–Infected versus Noninfected Deceased Donors
Authors: Yamauchi Junji , Azhar Ambreen , Hall Isaac E. , Bhalla Anshul , Potluri Vishnu S. , Tanriover Bekir , Gupta Gaurav , Imlay Hannah , Truax Crystal , Balaraman Vasanthi , Raghavan Divya , Zimmerman Michael , Campsen Jeffrey , Rofaiel George , Baker Talia , Molnar Miklos Z.
Published: August 2023

Background

Acceptable post-transplant outcomes were reported in kidney transplant recipients from donors with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); however, there are no comparative studies with well-matched controls.

Methods

This multicenter, prospective observational study, which included three transplant centers in the United States, enrolled 61 kidney recipients from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)–infected deceased donors. Using optimal matching methods, we matched every recipient to three comparators receiving kidneys from SARS-CoV-2–negative deceased donors with otherwise highly similar characteristics in the same transplant centers to compare 6-month eGFR.

Results

Among recipients of SARS-CoV-2–infected donor kidneys, one recipient died with a functional graft within 6 months. Mean 6-month eGFR was not significantly different between SARS-CoV-2–infected and noninfected donor groups (55±21 and 57±25 ml/min per 1.73 m2, respectively; P = 0.61). Six-month eGFR in recipients from SARS-CoV-2–infected donors who died of reasons other than COVID-19 was not significantly different from those from SARS-CoV-2–negative donors (58±22 and 56±25 ml/min per 1.73 m2, respectively; P = 0.51). However, recipients from donors who died of COVID-19 had significantly lower 6-month eGFR than those from SARS-CoV-2–negative donors (46±17 and 58±27 ml/min per 1.73 m2, respectively; P = 0.03). No donor-to-recipient SARS-CoV-2 transmission was observed.

Conclusions

Six-month eGFR was not significantly different between recipients of kidneys from SARS-CoV-2–infected and noninfected donors. However, those receiving kidneys from donors who died of COVID-19 had significantly lower 6-month eGFR. Donor-to-recipient SARS-CoV-2 transmission was not observed.
Global Mou Perspective on Sustainability Expenditure and Host Community Satisfaction in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria
Authors: Ofurum Clifford O. , Ayaundu Sawyerr E. , Oyintonefie Etonye , Ebikeniye Sawyerr M.
Published: August 2023

This study examines the effect of corporate sustainability expenditure on host community satisfaction from the perspective of the SPDC’s Global Memorandum of Understanding (GoMU), focusing on the host communities of oil companies in Rivers and Bayelsa. The environmental, social, and fiscal dimensions of corporate sustainability expenditures were analysed, whereas community satisfaction is measured in terms of community trust, attachment, and quality of life. The research utilised a mixed-method design. The primary data were analysed using Pearson Correlation and Cross-Sectional Multiple OLS regression. The findings indicated that none of the three dimensions of corporate sustainability expenditure (environmental, social, and economic) significantly impact community trust. Based on these findings, the study concludes that GMoU has not yet addressed the numerous socioeconomic and environmental challenges facing oil-producing communities. Among the recommendations is that SPDC should be more transparent in its relationships with its host communities and eliminate all barriers surrounding the implementation of the GMoU.
Research and Practice on Key Issues in Teaching Reform of Application-Oriented Software Engineering Course
Authors: Xu Ping , Feng Bin
Published: August 2023

Aiming at the key problems encountered in the teaching of software engineering, this paper puts forward a series of innovative measures of teaching reform. Rebuild the course content according to the actual demand of enterprise posts; adopt the application ability-oriented “five-in-one” online and offline brand-new mixed teaching mode to create a student-centered deep learning; realize the transformation of academic evaluation from “graded by final examination scores” to “diversified process assessment”. The practice proves that the application-oriented software engineering course reform and innovation accord with the requirement of the applied talents cultivating target, and can be used for reference to the class teaching reform of computer courses.
Study of the Impact of Sino-US Trade Friction on Oil Prices
Authors: Wang Ziping
Published: August 2023

Since 2017, Sino-US trade frictions have continued, while international crude oil prices have fluctuated sharply, and China's crude oil procurement is faced with greater risk of price fluctuations. This paper uses the EGARCH model to study the impact of Sino-US trade frictions on oil prices, and finds that intensified trade events significantly reduce oil price returns and increase the volatility of oil prices, but moderating trade events have no significant impact on oil prices. The impact of intensified trade events on oil prices has the feature of mean recovery. The yield of oil prices decreases most on the first day but recovers to the original level on the third day. Moreover, moderating trade events have no significant dynamic impact on oil prices. The research results of this paper show that there is a leverage effect on the impact of sino-US trade friction on oil prices, that is, negative news has a greater impact on the price than positive news. Further analysis shows that sino-US trade frictions affect oil prices mainly through the mechanism of market sentiment.
Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Anti - DandruffShampoo from Bhringraj leaf
Authors:   SMBT Institute of Diploma Pharmacy, Dhamangaon, Nashik, Adole Nikhil , Prajakta Patil Prof ,   SMBT Institute of Diploma Pharmacy, Dhamangaon, Nashik
Published: August 2023

Herbal shampoos are the cosmetic preparations that with the use of traditional ayurvedic herbs are meant for cleansing the hair and scalp just like the regular synthetic shampoo. The herbal shampoo was formulated by addingthe extracts of Aloe vera, Phyllanthus emblica, Acacia concinna, Withania somnifera, Aegle marmelos. They are usedfor removal of oils, dandruff, dirt, environmental pollutions etc. Herbal shampoo is a type of cosmetic preparation that uses herbs from plants as an alternative to the synthetic shampoo available in the market. The herbal shampoo isimportant, as people nowadays prefer herbal products than chemical ones for they proved to enhance health. Evaluation of the organoleptic properties, physicochemical and performance test were carried out. The resultsindicated that this can be used as a potential alternative for cleaning and managing hair in a naturaland effective wayinstead of synthetic source. The awareness and need for cosmetics with herbs are increasing day by day, primarilybecause it is believed that these products are safe and free from side effects. In this research, we use Eclipta prostrateasan active ingredient for hair growth activity. Keywords: Herbal Shampoo, Natural & Healthy, Dandruff, Aloe vera, Phyllanthus emblica, Acacia concinna, Sapindus mukorossi, Aegle marmelos, Withania somnifera, Evaluation of shampoo.
Las necesidades de información y comportamiento informativo de los usuarios de sistemas de información geográfica en comunidades de Facebook
Authors: Waybel Sánchez Eduardo
Published: August 2023

El objetivo principal de esta investigación es identificarlas necesidades de información y el comportamiento informativo de usuarios de sistemas e información geográfica o geousuarios pertenecientes a comunidades de la red social Facebook. A partir de métodos tanto cualitativos como cuantitativos, se reconoce que este segmento de geousuarios cuenta con competencias y habilidades tecnológicas para la búsqueda, recuperación de información geográfica e interacción con los sistemas; sin embargo, se detecta que entre las necesidades primordiales están las que conciernen al conocimiento de fuentes de información geográfica y la capacitación en SIG, aspectos que abren la posibilidad de que las bibliotecas y otras unidades de información ofrezcan servicios potenciales relacionados con la geoinformación.
Spectral and Up conversion Properties of Ho3+ ions doped Zinc Lithium Lead Soda lime Cadmium Phosphate Glasses
Authors: Meena Dr. S. L.
Published: August 2023

Abstract: Glasses samples containing Ho3+ in zinc lithium lead sodalime cadmium phosphate (35- x)P2O5:10ZnO:10Li2O:10PbO:10CaO:10Na2O:15CdO:xHo2O3. (where x=1, 1.5,2 mol %) have been prepared by melt-quenching method. The amorphous nature of the prepared glass samples was confirmed by X-ray diffraction. Optical absorption, Excitation and fluorescence spectra were recorded at room temperature for all glass samples. Judd-Ofelt intensity parameters Ωλ (λ=2, 4 and 6) are evaluated from the intensities of various absorption bands of optical absorption spectra. Using these intensity parameters various radiative properties like spontaneous emission probability (A), branching ratio (β), radiative life time (τR) and stimulated emission cross–section ( σp) of various emission lines have been evaluated.
Application of data analytics methods to assess the prospectivity of planned real estate developments
Authors:   Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (National Research University) (MGSU), Sirotskiy Alexei A.
Published: August 2023

Introduction. In the process of making decisions, about design and construction there are tasks of assessing the prospects for the planned construction of real estate. The subject of the research is the assessment of the attractiveness of real estate objects from the position of expediency of their construction. Materials and methods. Research methods include analysis of scientific papers, application of systems analysis and systems approach, structural and mathematical modelling of phenomena and processes, theory and practice of digitalization of economic systems, theory and methodology of object-oriented big data processing, theory of forecasting and statistical analysis. Results. Four groups of property parameters that may influence their attractiveness have been identified. The information has been formalized into a form suitable for analytics. It has been shown that the properties of objects can be regarded as their attributes and in this regard, a star data model has been proposed for the information-analytical system. The scheme of interconnection of object characteristics and parameters is proposed, as well as the model of data processing system including the collection of big data from multiple sources and integration with the enterprise platforms. The estimation of attractiveness of objects is carried out by calculating the integral index consisting of integral indexes of separate data sets. The method of ranking the formalized indicators of objects as a preliminary stage of expert determination of their weight values is proposed. On the basis of the integral index of object attractiveness a management decision may be made as to the advisability and prospects of construction or performance of correction of design indices of the projected object. The modelling and reporting process can be carried out in software that implements the Business Intelligence concept. Conclusions. The proposed methodology for assessing prospective properties based on big data analysis can be used in decision-making by both construction companies and participants in the secondary real estate market for efficient parametric selection of properties according to customer requests.
Historical and cultural framework of the Gunibsky district of the Republic of Dagestan
Authors:   Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (National Research University) (MGSU), Shcherbina Elena V. , Magomedova Diana A.
Published: August 2023

Introduction. Regional development in Dagestan Republic is focused on the tourism industry, which is developed in coastal areas, which cannot be attributed to mountainous areas, despite the growing interest of tourists. Due to the inseparable connection between the historical and cultural landscape and the settlement system, it has an important role in the location of tourist industry facilities. The aim of the research is to construct historical and cultural framework of the territory (HCF), which largely determines the placement of urban development facilities of the tourist industry, including tourist attractors. A territorial model of the cultural framework of the Gunibsky district, which includes objects of cultural heritage and identified cultural landscapes is proposed. Materials and methods. Terraced farming areas were identified using the Google Earth geographic information system. The use of orographic maps, as well as taking into account the physical capacity of farmers to walk the maximum distance during the day, going to the agricultural fields, and in the evening, returning home, allowed to determine the boundaries and belonging of fields to settlements. Results. An analysis of the settlement structure of the Gunibsky district, an inventory of terraced fields was carried out, and a historical and cultural framework was compiled, defining the territorial and spatial potential of the cultural heritage of the region. Conclusions. The conducted research has established the HCF of the territory of Gunibsky district of the Republic of Dagestan, which contains objects of cultural tangible and intangible heritage, as well as significant areas of cultural and pastoral landscapes. Further in-depth study and work on the assignment of the recorded cultural landscape to the objects of cultural heritage, with the appropriate inclusion in the necessary registers is proposed. The results of the study can be used in the preparation of urban planning documents established by the Urban Planning Code of the Russian Federation. The richness of the historical and cultural framework of the Gunibsky district shows the prospects of its territorial development on the basis of the tourism industry.
Heat consumption for temporary heating of underground stations under construction
Authors:   Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (National Research University) (MGSU), Sarsyan Samvel V. , Mazein Sergey V. ,   Russian Tunneling Association (RTA)
Published: August 2023

Introduction. During construction of underground facilities, architectural, finishing and installation works begin before the completion of the main structures. At that time, there is no permanent heating network connection and therefore temporary heat sources must be used to ensure compliance with the works technology. The lack of specific information about the required capacity of such sources makes it impossible to forecast the financial costs, which is essential for contractors. The purpose of the study is to determine the specific value of heat energy consumption for heating underground stations, construction of which is carried out by open method, depending on different outdoor temperatures, construction completion, depth of station installation, as well as the construction volume of the station. Materials and methods. Heat flows have been calculated by means of mathematical modelling of a stationary thermal regime. Analyses of calculation results and normative data have been performed in accordance with the provisions of probability theory and mathematical statistics. Calculation of coefficients and loads are carried out according to generally accepted equations and laws of heat and mass exchange. Climatic data and material parameters are taken according to current normative documents. Results. The values of specific thermal performance of open-cut metro stations depending on space-planning and design solutions, composition of external envelopes, as well as the stage of construction completion (including the presence or absence of backfill) are calculated. Estimated rate of heat energy consumption for temporary heating of open cut metro station is 3.87 Gcal/(1,000 m 3 · month). Conclusions. Temporary heating norms (amount of heat energy) for open-circuit metro stations have been proposed. Heat costs for ensuring the specified air parameters, referred to a unit volume and required for construction and installation works inside the stations during the heating period, are determined.
PENYUNTINGAN NASKAH TERJEMAHAN SAMARKAND KARYA ANONIM
Authors: Gita Aulia Utami
Published: August 2023

The objectives of this research are as follows: (1) to explain the process of editing translated manuscripts; (2) to describe the difficulties/challenges in editing translated manuscripts; and (3) to provide solutions in addressing the existing difficulties/challenges. This research employs a qualitative approach using descriptive analysis method. This means that the researcher edits the manuscripts, describes the process, identifies the arising issues, and provides alternative solutions. The analyzed stages of mechanical editing include translation and editing of words, phrases, and sentences. This classification is done because there are still many errors found in translating words, phrases, and sentences. The difficulties faced by translators, which also pose challenges for the researcher as an editor, are as follows: (1) ambiguity of the meaning of words, phrases, and sentences; (2) difficulty in finding equivalent words, phrases, and sentences; (3) inadequate familiarity with cultural words in the source text; (4) influence of the form and type of words, phrases, and sentences in the source language; and (5) influence of the source language. These difficulties can be overcome by: (a) referring to the source text and comparing it with the translated manuscript to be edited; (b) employing editing techniques specific to translated manuscripts; (c) mastering the theme and having knowledge of the translated manuscript; (d) consulting directly with the translator; and (e) if possible, consulting with the original author of the manuscript as well.
INVESTIGASI KEJAHATAN DALAM NOVEL “AZH-ZHILL AL ASWAD” KARYA NAJIB KAILANI (STUDI LINGUISTIK FORENSIK)
Authors: Azhari Azhari , Athaillah Qazwini Bin , Yulis Manizal
Published: August 2023

Kasus penindasan dan pembantaian dalam novel “Azh-Zhill Al Aswad” meninggalkan bukti bahasa, seperti ujaran kalimat dalam novel. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menemukan cara dan bentuk kejahatan melalui pendekatan linguistik forensik. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kualitatif deskriptif. Menggunakan novel “Azh-Zhill Al Aswad” karya Najib Kailani sebagai sumber data primer, sedangkan sumber data sekunder menggunakan artikel linguistik forensik yang telah diterbitkan. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik membaca dan mencatat. Metode padanan bahasa digunakan untuk menganalisis data. Analisis data ujaran kalimat menunjukkan bahwa tuturan mengandung enam kategori tindak tutur perlokusi, dua puluh dua kategori tindak tutur ilokusi, dan empat kategori tindak tutur lokusi. Berdasarkan analisis data, cara tindak kejahatan adalah dengan mengajak, mendoktrin secara radikal, memprovokasi, membujuk penguasa, serta mengeluarkan perintah atas nama agama. Sedangkan bentuk tindak pidana kejahatan adalah penindasan dan pembantaian.
Medidas gubernamentales adoptadas como factor determinante en la productividad empresarial en tiempos de pandemia en américa latina y el caribe.
Authors: Gómez - Mejía Norberto , Lopesierra - Orozco Jaider Jesús , Redondo - Silvera Pedro Antonio
Published: August 2023

Por medio del presente artículo se busca generar reflexión sobre las acciones gubernamentales adoptadas como factor determinante en la productividad empresarial en tiempos de pandemia en América Latina y el Caribe. Dados los daños devastadores generados por el  Covid – 19 en la economía de las naciones de América Latina y el caribe, los gobiernos se vieron en la necesidad de adoptar medidas tendientes a mitigar en cierta forma el desplome de la productividad empresarial, comercial y de servicios, como consecuencias de las medidas sanitarias implementadas, con la finalidad de evitar la propagación del virus, lo que desencadeno una turbulencia para poder acceder a los productos o servicios a causa de la restricción y el confinamiento de la población.  Lo que condujo a una disminución en la productividad empresarial a niveles mínimos. Lo que propicio una crisis global causadas por las medias restrictivas adoptadas para contener la propagación del coronavirus (Covid-19), es así como los gobiernos de los diferentes países y en aras de poder atenuar la disminución de las capacidades productivas empresariales, adopta políticas públicas encaminadas a proveer liquidez financiera a las empresas y la apropiación de subsidios con la finalidad de resguardar el empleo, así como la creación de auxilios financieros y ayudas directas al sector empresarial. Es decir que la crisis económica, social y de salud pública generada por la pandemia del coronavirus, dejó al descubierto una serie de debilidades por parte de los estados en cuanto a tener planes de contingencias que permitan mitigar y atender de la mejor manera cualquier evento o imprevisto que atente contra la sociedad y su estructura administrativa, económica y de producción.
Fabrication of Surface Embedded Cellulose-Based Flexible Transparent Electrodes by Self-Assembly
Authors: zhang wentao , Wang Tianhao , Zhu Ying , liu lin , Li Mengling , Gao Yanan , Zhang Liping
Published: August 2023

Cellulose-based flexible transparent electrodes (FTEs) with stable
electronic properties were prepared using agricultural waste corn straw
cellulose as the raw material. The preparation process employed a
single-coating method that is expected to achieve a roll-to-roll
process. The FTEs exhibited a transmittance of 86.17% at 550 nm
(including the substrate) and a sheet resistance of 45.35 Ω/sq.
Moreover, analysis of the SEM surface morphology revealed that silver
nanowires (AgNWs) were uniformly embedded within the cellulose,
demonstrating high stability, flexibility, and absence of aggregation
defects. Additionally, the FTEs displayed excellent electrical
stability, with a resistance variation of less than 3% under bending,
folding, and after 1,000 bending cycles. Therefore, cellulose-based FTEs
hold significant prospects for the high-value utilization of straw
cellulose and wide application in flexible electronic devices.
New Convex Approaches to General MVDR Robust Adaptive Beamforming Problems
Authors: Zhao Yao , Liu Qingsong , Tian He , Luo Mingfan , Ling Bingo , Zhang Zhe
Published: August 2023

Consider general minimum variance distortionless response (MVDR) robust
adaptive beamforming problems based on the optimal estimation for both
the desired signal steering vector and the interference-plus-noise
covariance (INC) matrix. The optimal robust adaptive beamformer design
problem is an array output power maximization problem, subject to three
constraints on the steering vector, namely, a (convex or nonconvex)
quadratic constraint ensuring that the direction-of-arrival (DOA) of the
desired signal is separated from the DOA region of all linear
combinations of the interference steering vectors, a double-sided norm
constraint, and a similarity constraint; as well as a ball constraint on
the INC matrix, which is centered at a given data sample covariance
matrix. To tackle the nonconvex problem, a new tightened semidefinite
relaxation (SDR) approach is proposed to output a globally optimal
solution; otherwise, a sequential convex approximation (SCA) method is
established to return a locally optimal solution. The simulation results
show that the MVDR robust adaptive beamformers based on the optimal
estimation for the steering vector and the INC matrix have better
performance (in terms of, e.g., the array output
signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio) than the existing MVDR robust
adaptive beamformers by the steering vector estimation only.
Miniaturized phase shifter using capacitor-loaded transmission line for MRI RF shimming
Authors: Lu Ming , Yan Xinqiang
Published: August 2023

The radiofrequency (RF) shimming circuit consisting of power splitters
and phase shifters is a well-recognized way to solve the inhomogeneity
of the RF field in ultrahigh field MRI. However, phase shifters made of
standard transmission lines are too large to be suitable for the RF
shimming circuit. In this work, we propose miniaturized phase shifters
based on the capacitor-loaded transmission line (CLTL), in which the
physical size could be well reduced without sacrificing RF performance.
A complete theoretical analysis was provided, and the proposed design
was validated by electromagnetic simulation and bench test. The
fabricated phase shifters have miniaturized sizes and exhibit low
insertion loss.
Breaking the conformational ensemble barrier: Ensemble structure modeling challenges in CASP15
Authors: Kryshtafovych Andriy , Montelione Gaetano , Rigden Daniel , Mesdaghi Shahram , Karaca Ezgi , Moult John
Published: August 2023

For the first time, the 2022 CASP (Critical Assessment of Structure
Prediction) community experiment included a section on computing
multiple conformations for protein and RNA structures. There was full or
partial success in reproducing the ensembles for four of the nine
targets, an encouraging result. For protein structures, enhanced
sampling with variations of the AlphaFold2 deep learning method was by
far the most effective approach. One substantial conformational change
caused by a single mutation across a complex interface was accurately
reproduced. In two other assembly modeling cases, methods succeeded in
sampling conformations near to the experimental ones even though
environmental factors were not included in the calculations. An
experimentally derived flexibility ensemble allowed a single accurate
RNA structure model to be identified. Difficulties included how to
handle sparse or low-resolution experimental data and the current lack
of effective methods for modeling RNA/protein complexes. However, these
and other obstacles appear addressable.
与非编码调节相关的抗动脉粥样硬化机制 中药活性单体的RNA
Authors: Liu Guoqing , Tan Liqiang , Zhao Xiaona , Wang Minghui , Zhang Zejin , Zhang Jing , Gao Honggang , Liu Meifang , Qin Wei
Published: August 2023

Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of numerous cardiovascular diseases
with a high mortality rate. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), RNA molecules that
do not encode proteins in human genome transcripts, are known to play
crucial roles in various physiological and pathological processes.
Recently, researches on the regulation of atherosclerosis by ncRNAs,
mainly including microRNAs, long non-coding RNAs, and circular RNAs,
have gradually become a hot topic. Traditional Chinese medicine has been
proved to be effective in treating cardiovascular diseases in China for
a long time, and its active monomers have been found to target a variety
of atherosclerosis-related ncRNAs. These active monomers of traditional
Chinese medicine hold great potential as drugs for the treatment of
atherosclerosis. Here, we summarized current advancement of the
molecular pathways by which ncRNAs regulates atherosclerosis and mainly
highlighted the mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine monomers in
regulating atherosclerosis through targeting ncRNAs.
A new clustering: Angiogenesis-Associated Molecular Classification of Lung adenocarcinoma
Authors: Zhu Lin , Liu Jing , Nie Kai , Zhang Yuxuan , Chen Qunhui , Zhu Li , Shen Yan , Jiang Yifeng , Yu Lingming , Sun Yanbing , Ni Qiming , Kong Weizheng , Yu Jiahui , Tao Guangyu , Xing Jun , Parrington John , Huang Lin , Yu Hong
Published: August 2023

Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is a complex disease with unclear molecular
characteristics. In this study, a comprehensive computer analysis of
genomic data was used to investigate the molecular characteristics of
LUAD subtypes based on angiogenic genes. Non-negative matrix
factorization (NMF) clustering was performed using 1297 genes related to
angiogenesis. Two subtypes of LUAD (C1 and C2) were found with different
survival times based on in-depth computer data analysis. The novel
classification shows that the proportion of immune cells and CD247
expression was higher in the C1 subtype than in the C2. The activation
scores of TGF-Beta, TP53, WNT, and angiogenesis pathways in the C1 group
were higher than those in the C2 group. The ESTIMATE immune scores and
multiple related pathways enrichment score based on GO and KEGG computer
enrichment analysis of C1 was higher than the C2 subgroup. The two
subtypes with significantly different mutation ratios of multiple
critical genes were significantly related to the sensitivity of clinical
chemotherapy drugs such as JNK.Inhibitor.VIII, Docetaxel, GW843682X,
which indicated a greater sensitivity to immunotherapy in the C1
subtype. Besides, the expression of 10 key angiogenic genes and nine
hypoxia-associated genes was significantly correlated with survival,
according to longitudinal follow-up computer analysis. Our angiogenic
clustering leads to the development of a new method of LUAD genotyping
with stabilized and predictive features, which allows a better
understanding of LUAD heterogeneity and may facilitate novel clinical
antiangiogenic therapy strategies.
Hierarchical Distributed Voltage Control for Active Distribution Networks with PVCs Based on DMPC and ADMM
Authors: Xu Guangda , Liu Liang , Lu Yi , Zhao Yuan , Li Yu , Gao Jing
Published: August 2023

This paper proposes a hierarchical distributed voltage control (HDVC)
scheme for active distribution networks (ADNs) with high penetration of
photovoltaics based on distributed model predictive control (DMPC) and
alternating direction method of multipliers (ADMM). The reactive power
outputs of several photovoltaic clusters (PVCs) and photovoltaic (PV)
units within each PVC are optimally coordinated to keep PV terminal
voltages and the voltages of all critical buses of ADNs within the
feasible range and mitigate voltage fluctuations. In the ADN layer, a
distributed reactive power control scheme based on DMPC is designed for
the PVC, which regulates the voltages of all critical buses to be closed
to the rated value and mitigates the reactive power variations. In the
PVC layer, the reactive power outputs of PV units are optimized based on
ADMM to minimize the voltage deviation of each PV terminal and track the
reactive power reference from the PVC control. The proposed HDVC scheme
requires communication only between neighboring PVC controller, while
each PV controller only communicates with the corresponding PVC
controller. This regulates the voltages in a completely decentralized
manner and effectively reduces the computation burden of the PVC and PV
controllers. A modified Finnish distribution network with 10 PVCs was
used to validate the control performance of the proposed HDVC scheme.
Reconstructing mountain goat history in the Olympic Mountains, USA, reveals relative contributions of reproductive rate, juvenile mortality, and adult female mortality on population growth
Authors: Oscarson Melissa , Landguth Erin , Wallin David
Published: August 2023

Between 1925 – 1929, approximately 12 non-native mountain goats
(Oreamnos americanus) were translocated from Alaska and British Columbia
to the foothills of the Olympic Range, USA. By 1970, descendants of
these goats had colonized the entire Olympic Range and concerns about
the management of this introduced species developed as damage to alpine
soil and vegetation occurred. A series of removals reduced the
population from 1,175 in 1983 to 389 goats by 1990, followed by a period
a stasis and growth indicated again in 2011 and 2016. We used empirical
demographic and genetic data to parameterize a population genetics
individual-based simulation model of the Olympic Range mountain goat
population. We calibrated the model to simulate the population
trajectory for Olympic mountain goats from establishment in 1925 through
the 1983 census, and validated model dynamics by simulating the period
from 1990 to 2016. Modeled population dispersal closely tracked
anecdotal reports. However, observed heterozygosity did not align with
published research, suggesting a process not accounted for within the
simulation model, such as a bottleneck, founder effect, or population
trajectory dynamics. Sensitivity analyses showed that changes in annual
reproductive rate had the greatest influence on population trajectories,
followed by juvenile mortality and adult female mortality, respectively.
The modeled population showed that approximately 80% of the total
animals removed during the 1980’s needed to be female in order for the
observed population stasis to occur. This model has the potential to be
used more widely with established or introduced mountain goat
populations in other regions.
BAlGaN light emitting diode emitting at 350 nm
Authors: Milner Peter , Zubialevich Vitaly , O'Connor Thomas , Singh Sandeep , Singh Davinder , Corbett Brian , Parbrook Peter
Published: August 2023

In this work, we report the first demonstration of an ultraviolet
light-emitting diode (LED) with boron-containing multiple quantum wells.
Electroluminescence emission from the BAlGaN LED was observed at 350 nm,
with higher intensity compared to the AlGaN reference LED. A higher
operating voltage compared to the reference LED was also observed which
may be attributable to a nanomasking behaviour of boron in (Al)GaN
alloys.
Extrapleural pneumonectomy for sarcoma: outcomes of adult patients at a specialized center and literature review.
Authors: Zhang Betty , Wilson-Smith Ashley , Connolly Elizabeth , Strach Madeleine , Ussher Nathan , Yan Tristan , Bhadri Vivek
Published: August 2023

Background: Extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) is a complex surgical
procedure involving en-bloc resection of the parietal and visceral
pleura, lung, pericardium, and ipsilateral diaphragm. Small case series
of pleural-based sarcoma of predominantly paediatric patients suggest
EPP may be a life-prolonging surgical option. We aimed to describe the
characteristics and outcomes of adults who underwent EPP at a
specialized sarcoma center. Methods: Clinicopathologic variables,
surgical details and follow-up information were extracted for eight
patients undergoing EPP for pleural-based sarcoma between 2017-2020.
Primary outcomes were event-free survival (EFS) and overall survival
(OS) from the date of EPP. Secondary outcomes were disease-free interval
(DFI) prior to EPP, and early and late postoperative complications.
Results: At median follow-up of 22.5 months, median EFS was 6.0 months
and OS was 20.7 months. Six patients had disease recurrence; five
patients died of progressive disease. Two patients had not recurred: one
died of a radiation-related esophageal rupture, and one was alive with
no evidence of disease at 37.0 months. Characteristics of those with the
longest EFS included low-grade histology and achieving a metabolic
response to preoperative chemotherapy. Early postoperative complications
included one ventilator-associated pneumonia with new-onset atrial
fibrillation and two cases of hydropneumothorax. Late surgical
complications included a case of infective endocarditis and septic
shock. Conclusions: In adult sarcoma patients, EPP is rarely curative
but appears to be a feasible salvage procedure when performed at
specialized centers. Patient selection is critical, with a strong
consideration for multimodal treatment to optimize oncological outcomes.
Localization of the discrete one-dimensional quasi-periodic Schrödinger operators
Authors: REFAI Walid
Published: August 2023

In this paper we study the spectral properties of a family of discrete
one-dimensional quasi-periodic Schrödinger operators (depending on a
phase theta). In large disorder, under some suitable conditions on
v and a diophantine rotation number, we prove using basically
K.A.M theory that the spectrum of this operator is pure point for all
θ∈[0 ,2 π) with exponential decaying
eigenfunctions.