bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Implementation of Deep Breath Relaxation Techniques As An Effort to Overcome Shortness Of Breath in Congestive Heart Failure Patients
Authors: Gunawan Asep , Hidayat Nur , Siti Rahmah Sinta
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a cardiovascular disease that is defined as a deadly disease in the world. CHF is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood to meet the needs of oxygen and nutrients in the body's tissues.
Objective: To present care with deep breathing relaxation interventions as an effort to overcome shortness of breath in congestive heart failure patients with ineffective breathing patterns.
Method: The research design used is descriptive analysis with a case study approach. Subjects in this case study were adult patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) and ineffective breathing patterns. Data collection techniques include interviews, observation, physical examination, and documentation studies.
Result: The case study at the assessment stage found that the client complained of shortness of breath. The intervention and implementation used to reduce shortness of breath is by providing breathing relaxation exercises for 10 minutes when complaints of shortness of breath are felt. After the intervention, the client's breathing frequency decreased from 28 x/minute to 22 x/minute, while the subjective data from the anamnesis showed that the client's shortness of breath was reduced.
Conclusion: Nursing care for patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) and shortness of breath is well managed. Providing deep breathing relaxation interventions is effective in reducing respiratory frequency.
GC/MS Analysis and a 30-day Toxicological Evaluation of a Nigerian Immunomodulatory Polyherbal Supplement (PHS)
Authors: Afolabi Saheed O , Olorundare Olufunke , Akanbi Olatunde B , Bello Matthew K , Njan Anoka , Agede Olalekan A , Oche Jeptha , Akinsola Akinleye O , Ologe Mary , Ibiyemi Samuel
Published: November 2023

Background and Purpose: A Nigerian-formulated polyherbal supplement (PHS) is consumed for its folkloric claims of boosting the immune system. The aim of this study was to toxicologically evaluate a 30-day administration of PHS.

Methods: Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) analysis was carried out on the ethanol extract of PHS. Thirty-two Wistar rats were randomly assigned to four groups. One group served as control while the other three groups were administered 250, 500, and 1000 mg/kg/day of PHS for 30 consecutive days. The animals were anesthetized, and cardiac puncture was used to obtain whole blood for hematology and serum biochemistry. In vivo, antioxidant assays were also carried out on the liver homogenates. The liver, kidneys, and heart were examined histologically.

Results: The most abundant compounds identified were eucalyptol, alpha-pinene, and phytol.  There were no adverse hematological effects. Total cholesterol, LDL-C, and catalase were reduced significantly (P<0.05). At 1000 mg/kg/day, there was a significant increase in creatinine, sodium ion, and glutathione peroxidase concentration. The histological examination of the heart, kidneys, and liver revealed that PHS did not cause any major tissue lesions at 250 and 500 mg/kg/day. Tissue lesions and pathologies were obvious at 1000 mg/kg/day.

Conclusion: The polyherbal supplement seems to be relatively safe if used at doses up to 250 mg/kg/day. Higher doses may cause renal and hepatic lesions.
Assessment of Background and Soil Dumpsites Radioactivity in Plateau State, Nigeria
Authors: N.H. Daburum , Y.I. Mallo , S. Akila
Published: November 2023

Assessment of background and dumpsites radioactivity level plays a significant role in the protection of man from excessive radiation exposure. Exposure to high radiation levels causes a wide range of health problems such as cancer of the lung, bone and skin, kidney ailments and blood infections. The background radiation levels of 51 selected dumpsites (3 in each LGA) were obtained at 1m above it using a well-calibrated International Medcom CRM-100 Digital Radiation Monitor. Soil samples were also collected, packed, prepared and analysed with Gamma ray Spectrometer [NaI (Tl) detector]. The mean activity concentrations of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K in this study are 61.93±5.90Bq kg-1,123.37±34.05 Bq kg-1 and 276.54±62.44 Bq kg-1 respectively. The mean absorbed dose, AEDE (outdoor) and ELCR in the state have the value of 111 nGyh-1, 0.13 mSv/hr and 0.45 x 10-3 respectively, which are greater than the world average value of 58 nGy h-1, 0.07 mSv/hr and 0.29 x 10-3 respectively. The mean background radiation of the dumpsites recorded in Plateau State was 204 nGy h-1 with the outdoor AEDE of 0.25 mSv/yr and ELCR of 0.88 x 10-3 . These values are greater than the world average. The results obtained for the background radiation are higher than those from the radionuclides analysis. The study revealed that the health risks associated with the radionuclide concentrations of soil dumpsites and the background radiation are relatively high, and the use of dumps as manure and other re-cycling processes therefore raises radiological concern.
121 Pengaruh Fraud Star Terhadap Financial Statement Fraud Dengan Kualitas Audit Sebagai Variabel Moderasi (Studi Empiris Perusahaan Manufaktur yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode 2017 - 2020)
Authors: Lamria Situmorang Jojor , Agoes Sukrisno
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana fraud star yaitu: pressure (tekanan), opportunity (kesempatan), rationalization (rasionalisasi), capability (kemampuan), dan integrity (integritas) terhadap financial statement fraud dengan kualitas audit sebagai variabel moderasi pada perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di bursa efek Indonesia periode tahun 2017- 2020.  Sampel dipilih dengan metode purposive sampling dan data yang valid adalah data laporan keuangan yang telah diaudit sebagai sampel yang dipilih periode tahun 2017-2020 berjumlah 144 (seratus empat puluh empat) perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI). Teknik pengolahan data menggunakan analisis regresi berganda yang dibantu oleh program Eviews.  Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa elemen pengaruh fraud star terhadap financial statement fraud yang menggunakan model Beneish M-Score dengan kualitas audit dengan variabel moderasi yang diuraikan sebagai berikut yaitu: pressure (tekanan) tidak berpengaruh negatif terhadap financial statement fraud, opportunity (kesempatan) dan rasionalization (rasionalisasi) berpengaruh positif terhadap financial statement fraud, capability (kemampuan) tidak berpengaruh positif terhadap financial statement fraud, integrity (integritas) berpengaruh negatif terhadap financial statement fraud, kualitas audit tidak memperlemah pengaruh negatif pressure (tekanan) terhadap financial statement fraud, kualitas audit memperlemah pengaruh positif opportunity (kesempatan) terhadap financial statement fraud, kualitas audit tidak memperlemah pengaruh negatif rasionalization (rasionalisasi) dan capability (kemampuan) terhadap financial statement fraud, dan kualitas audit memperkuat pengaruh positif integrity (integritas) terhadap financial statement fraud.  Implikasi dari penelitian ini adalah perlunya mengunakan pengujian alat deteksi fraud, salah satunya  fraud star yaitu alat untuk mendeteksi financial statement fraud (kecurangan laporan keuangan) yang dapat membantu investor dalam menganalisis untuk memberikan informasi kondisi keuangan perusahaan yang akan diinvestasikan di perusahaan-perusahaan dan diperlukan penggunaan implementasi kualitas audit eksternal atas laporan keuangan untuk menghindari laporan keuangan salah saji serta juga bagi calon investor tentang penggunaan model Beneish M-Score pada financial statement untuk prediksi menentukan kategori perusahaan adalah manipulator atau tidak sehingga membutuhkan analisis yang lebih mendalam dalam pengambilan keputusan.
Uplatnenie zásad „dobrej verejnej správy“ v administratívnom konaní akadémie ozbrojených síl
Authors:   Akadémia ozbrojených síl gen. M. R. Štefánika, Martaus Tomáš , Tomková Lea ,   Akadémia ozbrojených síl gen. M. R. Štefánika
Published: November 2023

The presented paper analyses the relationship of the principles of administrative process with the principles of "good public administration" under the conditions of the legal order of the Slovak Republic. It interprets individual principles and examines their application in practice. The paper provides an analysis of the judgment of the Supreme Court of the Slovak Republic regarding the application of the principles of administrative process in proceedings under the Higher Education Act. With regard to the merits of the conclusions of the analysis of this judgment, he also critically evaluates the conclusions of the survey carried out in the environment of the Academy of the Armed Forces of Gen. M. R. Stefanik, which was aimed at respecting the principles of the administrative process in proceedings on exclusion from study.
Host Nation Support ako súčasť bezpečnosti a obrany štátu
Authors:   Generálny štáb OS SR, Mede Róbert , Pagáčik Juraj ,   Akadémia ozbrojených síl gen. M. R. Štefánika
Published: November 2023

Host Nation Support, i.e. support from the host country is civil and military support provided by Host Nation in times of peace, crisis or war to the armed forces and NATO organizations or other armed forces that are the territory of the host country deployed, operating in the territory, from its territory or passing through it. Mutual cooperation within the alliance and its partners creates increased security guarantees for the host country as well as for the neighboring countries of the alliance and partners. The presence of foreign troops or organizations close to NATO is not limited only to the tasks resulting from the main NATO documents, but expands the scope of the presence based on additional bilateral agreements and treaties between individual countries.
Motivácia generácie Z na Slovensku k vstupu do Ozbrojených síl SR
Authors:   Ministerstvo obrany SR, Pažická Černáková Dominika
Published: November 2023

Motivation is the reason, incentive and force that compels people to act in a certain way and is currently one of the main approaches used by organisations to increase their effectiveness or attractiveness in the labour market. It is the attractiveness of the Armed Forces in the labour market and, in general, the problems of motivation in recruitment that currently represent one of the greatest challenges in building the professional armed forces of democratic states and, therefore, the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic. The paper presents the importance of motivation in the military profession and in the process of recruitment to the Armed Forces in the context of changes brought by the new generation of youth - Generation Z. The aim of the paper is to point out the current state of motivation and interest of Generation Z for employment in the Slovak Armed Forces based on the results of research on youth in Slovakia, the results of which could provide an advantage to the recruitment to the Slovak Armed Forces in setting the recruitment strategy.
Nelegálna migrácia
Authors: Polaček Matej
Published: November 2023

The Slovak Republic has recently been significantly affected by the issue of secondary illegal migration, i.e. uncontrolled crossing of the state border without valid travel or other documents, or illegal stay of persons without valid documents. The paper discusses the reasons for migration, the current situation and its development on the territory of the Slovak Republic and the measures introduced in connection with it.
Požiadavky na spôsobilosti a praktické skúsenosti súčasných dôstojníkov Ozbrojených síl Slovenskej republiky ako podstata predchádzania a úspešného riešenia krízových situácií
Authors: Saganová Monika
Published: November 2023

In addition to general military knowledge and university education, current officers of the armed forces of the Slovak Republic must also possess professional skills depending on the specific position. The education of officers and the acquisition of practical experience is a continuous and systematic activity throughout the duration of the civil service. For the quality performance of the service, it is necessary that every single officer is an expert in his field and thus be able to be a good leader and commander for his subordinates. Completion of career courses and especially professional courses, whether in domestic educational and training facilities, but also in facilities of NATO member states, the EU, international organizations and in other countries, will ensure fast, flexible and correct decision-making by commanders. This will ensure the solid building of the capability of the Slovak Armed Forces and effectively face all the security challenges of today.
Vojenské súperenie vo východnej Ázii
Authors: Šmihula Daniel
Published: November 2023

About 2020 the main center of the world economy shifted to the so-called Indo-Pacific region. At the same time, also the main center of military rivalry and armaments race moved there. A Russian aggression against Ukraine can not camouflage this principal fact. In East Asia, two major world powers are confronted with one another: the USA and China, as well as Russia, India, North Korea, and several new middle-sized powers: Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, etc. Australia is also strengthening its defence capacities. In recent decades, they all have significantly developed their military capabilities and the building up of navies illustrates this development in the best way. New forms of military alliances are also beginning to take shape. First of all, the democratic countries of the Indo-Pacific region: Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Australia are trying to form an alliance with the USA and NATO and engage them in the Pacific Ocean. The AUKUS is also a promising regional alliance. The QUAD did not meet original expectations. In a case of an interlinking of centres of tensions in Europe and Pacific the new power rivalry will become global.
Ľudský činiteľ ako determinant mäkkej moci štátu
Authors:   Akadémia ozbrojených síl gen. M. R. Štefánika, Fábryová Tatiana
Published: November 2023

In today's dynamically developing global security environment, it is necessary to increasingly strengthen the state‘s soft power tools, build its reputation, be attractive to its surroundings, partners, and at the same time influence others so that even a small state can enforce its policy and achieve its goals. Building the soft power of the state is a very complex process, which is not always based only on positive variables and of which the human factor is an essential part. The aim of this article is to process a theoretical study on the issue of analyzing the roles of the human factor not only as an instrument of the state‘s soft power, but above all as its source.
Thực trạng quản lý hoạt động phát triển nhận thức cho trẻ mẫu giáo ở các trường mầm non quận Ninh Kiều, thành phố Cần Thơ
Authors: Đoàn Lê Bảo Phương
Published: November 2023

Trong thực tế, công tác quản lý hoạt động phát triển nhận thức cho trẻ mẫu giáo vẫn còn hạn chế: Việc định hướng nội dung và phương pháp dạy học chưa phù hợp, giáo viên còn thiếu linh hoạt, sáng tạo; Nội dung dạy chưa gắn với đặc điểm cá nhân, độ tuổi và nhu cầu của trẻ; Đồ dùng và đồ chơi cũng chưa đáp ứng yêu cầu nâng cao chất lượng hoạt động giáo dục. Trên cơ sở khảo sát thực trạng bằng phương pháp điều tra bằng bảng hỏi kết hợp phỏng vấn trực tiếp đã phân tích những khó khăn ảnh hưởng đến hoạt động giáo dục nhận thức cho trẻ mẫu giáo ở các trường mầm non công lập quận Ninh Kiều, thành phố Cần Thơ.
An overview of waves in random media with comparisons to periodic
Authors: Gower Art
Published: November 2023

Describing exactly how waves multiply scatter between a complex arrangement of particles is challenging. There exist accurate numerical methods, but they lack intuition, and can be slow for a large quantity of particles. To resolve this, we use theoretical methods to deduce dispersion equations, usually for an infinite media, which leads to a basis for the solution. The solution can then be completely determined with some boundary conditions or matching. This is true for periodic materials, homogeneous, and also holds true for waves in material with a random arrangement of particles (averaged over all configurations) for any frequency. In this talk, I will give an overview of results for waves in a random particulate, while making some light comparisons with periodic materials. There are many opportunities and applications of this theory in both developing new sensors and designing materials, which I will mention.
The Effect Of Female Labor Participation On Economic Growth In Papua 2005-2019
Authors: Cholily Vebrina Hania
Published: November 2023

Papua Province with 23 regencies and 1 city showcases diverse sectors. Jayapura excels in agriculture, plantations, services, crude oil, and palm oil, while Timika stands out for mining. The province's economic growth relies on an increasing Gross Domestic Products. In 2020, the GDP was IDR 198.93 trillion and IDR 137.68 trillion. Notably, Papua experienced a 24.68% growth in Q2 2018, mainly due to the mining sector's contribution of 56.03%. Women in Papua play dual roles in households and the economy, yet face challenges like marginalization, subordination, double burden, stereotypes, and violence. Although Papua's Human Development Index rose to 61.39 in 2022, its health index remains low. Delivery coverage in 2013 was only 33.31%, and maternal mortality rates are high. Poor health adversely affects economic growth, reducing productivity, increasing healthcare costs, and limiting livelihood opportunities. Furthermore, low health levels hinder Papua's HDI achievement. This study explains the impact of female labor force participation on Papua's economic growth. The research focuses on the GDP by Field of Activity as the dependent variable and female labor participation as the independent variable. A sample of 15 data points will undergo multiple linear regression analysis and classical assumption tests using software EVIEWS 10. The results of this research indicate that female labor participation does not have a significant effect on Papua's economic growth.
透過手機學習英文雙字動詞之探究：練習及接觸因素之影響
Authors: 劉顯親 劉顯親 , Hsien-Chin Liou 許喬毓
Published: November 2023

本研究使用混合研究法，招募大學生參與以了解手機輔助英文雙字動詞片語之學習。我們使用手機上Quizlet軟體及設計為期五週的課外練習活動，並從語料研究之詞義使用頻率選擇目標片語，含 37 個動詞片語（有50 個單義及多辭義）。我們施以前後測及延遲後測以評估學生在選擇和填充題的表現(代表片語辨識及生成知識也含單義及多義)。我們選出九位學生進行三次訪談以了解他們如何自接觸英文中學得片語。研究發現學生後測顯著優於前測，並能於延遲後測上保持，填充題成績高於選擇題。問卷顯示學生對Quizlet練習大致滿意，各接觸因素當中僅詞彙能力和片語表現相關性高。數位世代的大學生多半接觸數位文本及媒體以學習英文。我們最後對教師以及研究學者提出建言。

 

To understand how cell-phones help the learning of English phrasal verbs (PVs), the study adopted a mixed-methods approach and recruited college students as participants. We designed 5-week treatment using smartphone Quizlet as out-of-class exercises. The treatment included 37 PVs (50 meanings with either single-sense or polysemy), which were selected from a corpus-based list of meaning frequency. To assess the treatment effect, 50 multiple-choice (MC, receptive PV knowledge) and 50 gap-filling items (GF, productive knowledge) were designed as pre-posttest assessment tasks including a delayed posttest. The MC and GF items also contained single-sense and polysemous PV questions. Nine selected students based on their vocabulary levels were interviewed three times after the treatment over an academic year. The results showed that, after the Quizlet practice, students improved their productive and receptive PV knowledge significantly--more on the productive component, and maintained the effects two weeks later. Questionnaire responses indicate that students showed the positive attitude toward the designed PV practice. Among various factors for PV knowledge exposure, only students’ vocabulary level showed a strong influence. Being digital natives, our learners favored digital means or texts for English learning of phrasal verbs and out-of-class exposure. Pedagogical implications and future research are suggested.

 
透過ARCS全英教學模式提升奧運選手運動英語口說自信
Authors: 邱怡靜 邱怡靜 , 安德魯 安德魯
Published: November 2023

在高度需要使用英文的國際賽事中，台灣選手面對英文媒體時缺乏自信心與自我肯定。因語言挑戰與政治因素，這方面實證之研究較少。 故此，本研究採文化相關教學法與認知行為動機理論， 針對92名選手大專生探索ARCS模式在疫情期間之英文學習中導入運動英文與奧運相關課程，以 ARCS 對專注於東京奧選手體育英語的培訓內在動機與英文自信。為此，本研究採用混合研究方法：量化資料含英語口筆測試前測和後測、ARCS問卷和質性之個人訪談。 結果顯示，選手最初對英語口語的自信心偏低， 經過體育對話練習，與媒體問答，在後測時英語口語分數顯著提高，最終呈現較高自信，並具有高度注意力，體育相關性 、英語口語自信心、和對英語滿意度 。 口說英語的信心，有賴做好與媒體接觸的準備，並和本地英文榜樣操練體育對話，藉由文化回應模式培養口說能力。在疫情期間英文課程頻繁混合線上搭配實體進行，但運動員學習者更喜歡面對面學習英語。本研究發現將可提供未來相關研究的啟示與建議。

 

With the high demand for English in international sporting competitions, Taiwanese athletes face the dilemma of low confidence and low self-esteem when interacting with the international media. Due to the language difficulties and political challenges, studies lack empirical English research on English competence and confidence levels for the Chinese Taipei Olympic athletes. The following study investigated the impact of the cognitive-behavioral motivational model of Attention Relevance Confidence Satisfaction (ARCS) with Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) on 92 athletic students as they attempted to make Sports English learning relevant to their sports training. The researchers strived to maximize their intrinsic motivation and create culturally responsive professional material to aid their language acquisition in an English Mediated Instruction (EMI) course. The ARCS interventions during the Covid-19 pandemic ushered in a hybrid learning environment by focusing on training for Tokyo Olympics sports English. To this end, a mixed research methodology was adopted: the research methods included pretest and posttest English proficiency tests, ARCS questionnaires, and individual interviews. The results demonstrated significantly improved English-speaking confidence and scores, positive English learning motivation in attention, relevance, confidence and satisfaction. The level of English-speaking confidence is to aid cognitive readiness in media and sports conversations with role models and patterns. The Hybrid teaching mode was carried out frequently, but face-to-face learning was preferred by the language learners. Implications and recommendations for future research are provided based on the findings of the study.

 
新興市場企業品牌價值之影響因素分析：產業、企業或國際化因素
Authors: 姚樂潔 姚樂潔 , 林芷安 林芷安 , 許嘉文 許嘉文 , 陳厚銘 陳厚銘
Published: November 2023

新興國家企業，近十幾年來的發展，在國際市場上的地位逐漸顯著。雖然大部份國際市場久經歐美國家品牌佔據，對眾多新興國家企業發展全球市場造成阻礙，但新興國家企業依舊努力進軍國際市場，摸索適合自身的品牌建構與企業國際化途徑。
本研究主要以新興國家的中國大陸企業為研究對象，並根據2012-2021年Interbrand發佈的《中國50大最佳品牌排行榜》做為研究資料，嘗試分析新興市場企業品牌價值的來源是出自產業因素抑或是企業因素？又何種情況下出自產業，何者情況下出自企業因素？而企業國際化在此品牌價值建構中又扮演何種角色？實證研究結果顯示，在快速成長的市場中，產業因素扮演重要的品牌價值趨動力。相反地，在成熟市場中，企業因素則是扮演重要的品牌價值趨動力。此外，企業國際化程度對企業品牌價值的貢獻，會因市場的成熟度不同而有差異；愈成熟的市場，企業國際化對品牌價值影響程度愈高。

 

In recent decades, firms from emerging countries gradually became notable in the international market. Although most international markets had been occupied by European and American brands for long, which has become a hindrance for companies from emerging countries to develop a global market, enterprises from emerging countries still strive to build their own brands and internationalize in their own fashion.

This study focuses on the enterprises from China, a notable emerging economy. Based on the "China’s 50 Best Brands List" released by Interbrand from 2012 to 2021, this paper attempts to discover whether and when the source of brand value for enterprises in emerging markets is from industrial effect or corporate effect? Moreover, what role does corporate internationalization play in this process? The empirical results show that in a rapidly growing market, industry factors play an important role for brand value. Contrastingly, in mature markets, corporate factors play the important role for brand value. In addition, the contribution of corporate internationalization to corporate brand value varies with the maturity of the market. The more mature a market is, the higher the impact of corporate internationalization on brand value becomes.

 
亞太市場智慧型與功能型手機之銷售分析
Authors: 蔡璧徽 蔡璧徽 , 黃椿煒 黃椿煒
Published: November 2023

本研究針對亞太地區功能型手機與智慧型手機進行銷售分析，首度運用Lotka-Volterra模型探討智慧型手機取代功能型手機的演化過程。過去行銷領域中有關行銷研究多以問卷為主，缺少實際銷售量佐證，因此，本研究以蒐集亞太地區之智慧型手機與功能型手機的每季銷售總額，運用Lotka-Volterra模型分析智慧型手機取代功能型手機的關係，本研究進而比較Lotka-Volterra模型與傳統Bass模型的預測能力，探討本研究所提出的Lotka-Volterra模型是否較傳統Bass模型精確。本研究結果發現口碑效果主導智慧型手機與功能型手機的銷售擴散，研究結果隱含消費者會參考既有手機消費者的口碑購買手機，此外，本研究參數結果顯示智慧型手機銷售額增加會造成功能型手機銷售額衰退，但功能型手機銷售額對智慧型手機的銷售成長無明顯影響，在亞太市場中存在偏害共生的關係，研究結果隱含智慧型手機除了傳統功能型手機的通訊功能，尚包括攝影、電子商務、觸控面板、媒體、網路、遊戲、和娛樂等功能，隨智慧型手機技術成熟，消費者傾向購買智慧型手機取代功能型手機，亞太地區智慧型手機市場會侵蝕功能型手機市場。本研究進而發現Lotka-Volterra模型預測智慧型手機和功能型手機的銷售量，較傳統Bass模型更為精確，研究結果顯示考量智慧型手機替代功能型手機的Lotka-Volterra模型預測能力較佳。最後，本研究發現季節調整的Lotka-Volterra模型預測能力較Lotka-Volterra模型為佳，研究結果隱含手機銷售的季節效果。

 

This study for the first time uses the Lotka-Volterra model to analyze the relationships between smartphones and feature phones. Most of the marketing research utilizes questionnaires, lacking evidence of actual sales volume. Therefore, this study collects the quarterly sales volume data of the mobiles in the Asia-Pacific area from the first quarter of 2008 to the fourth quarter of 2019 as our sample. We further conduct predictive analysis to explore the accuracy between the Lotka-Volterra model and the Bass model. The results of this study found that the word-of-mouth effect dominates the sales diffusion of smartphones and feature phones. The research results imply that consumers will purchase mobile phones with reference to the word-of-mouth of existing mobile phone consumers. In addition, the parameter results of this study show that there is an amensalism relationship between smartphones and feature phones in the Asia-Pacific mobile phone market. The increase in sales of smartphones will lead to a decline in the sales of feature phones, but the sales of feature phones have no significant impact on the sales growth of smartphones. In addition to the communication functions of traditional feature phones, smartphones also include functions such as photography, e-commerce, touch panels, media, the internet, games, and entertainment. With the maturity of smartphone technology, consumers tend to buy smartphones to replace feature phones, and the smartphone market in the Asia-Pacific region will erode the feature phone market. In terms of model accuracy, the Lotka-Volterra model predicts the sales volumes of smartphones and feature phones more accurately than the traditional Bass model. The results show that the Lotka-Volterra model considering the replacement of feature phones by smartphones has a better predictive ability. Finally, this study found that the seasonally adjusted Lotka-Volterra model outperforms the Lotka-Volterra model in predicting sales volumes, which implies the seasonal effect of mobile phone sales.

 
有機農產品品牌真實對消費者創新抵制之影響：以品牌信任、從眾效應與年齡為中介與調節變數
Authors: 黃朝欽 黃朝欽 , 連奕勛 連奕勛
Published: November 2023

過去研究多探討消費者創新接受，但新產品失敗度高，文獻討論創新抵制因素卻較少，本研究希望了解消費者創新抵制因素，特別是有機農產品。本研究採用問卷方法，以台灣18~55歲消費者為對象，共收集322份有效問卷，並以SPSS 24.0及SmartPLS 4.0做為資料分析的工具。本研究發現：1).品牌真實正向影響品牌信任與從眾效應；2).品牌信任與從眾效應同等程度影響創新抵制；3).品牌信任及從眾效應具有中介效果；4).年齡(年輕組vs.中年組)具部分調節效果。本研究有下列貢獻：1).探討新產品消費者抵制的主要因素（前置與中介），補充創新抵制文獻缺口；2).提出有機農產業者新產品上市的建議，特別是針對年輕與中年組群不同的行銷策略；3).以Keller （2009; 2019）的品牌共鳴金字塔為理論基礎，並呼應該理論之論點，亦即理性（品牌信任）與感性（從眾效應）路徑同等影響消費者-品牌關係（創新抵制）；4).呼應創新障礙理論的風險與形象障礙（Laukkanen et al., 2007）與主動與被動創新抵制理論（Heidenreich & Kraemer, 2016）。

 

While prior studies discussed consumer innovation acceptance, however, literature focusing on innovation resistance still remained limited. This study hence aims to understand the factors influencing consumer innovation resistance, particularly organic agricultural products. It uses survey as the methodology and collects data from consumers aged between 18 and 55 in Taiwan. A total of 322 valid questionnaires were collected, and analyzed using SPSS 24.0 and SmartPLS 4.0. This study finds the following results: 1). Brand authenticity positively affects brand trust and conformity effect; 2). Brand trust and conformity effect equally influence innovation resistance; 3). Both brand trust and conformity effect have the mediating effects on the relationships between brand authenticity and innovation resistance; 4). Age (young group vs. old group) has the partial moderating effects. This study contributes as follows: 1). To demonstrate the antecedent and mediators influencing consumer innovation resistance and to fill up literature gap; 2). To propose marketing strategies that help to promote new organic agricultural products; 3). This study uses Keller’s brand resonance pyramid (2009; 2019) as the theoretical lens and the results also echo with this theory, i.e., rational route (brand trust) and emotional route (conformity effect) equally influence consumer-brand relationship (i.e., innovation resistance); 4). It also echoes with the innovation barrier theory, particularly risk and image barriers (Laukkanen et al., 2007) and with the active and passive innovation resistance theory (Heidenreich & Kraemer, 2016).

 
人體生物資料庫於全球之發展趨勢
Authors: 廖嘉成 廖嘉成
Published: November 2023

隨著疫情的衝擊逐漸退去，生醫產業如何抓住後疫情重啟的契機，利用健康大數據，轉型升級，為先進各國所關注之焦點。人體生物資料庫(Biobank)因具備整合個人醫療、基因資料與其他健康數據的能力，成為人類透過健康大數據跨入精準健康的關鍵設施。Biobank結合已臻成熟的雲端運算與人工智慧，持續推進基因定序、打造跨國境且不受限於軟硬體條件的運用環境，能更有效凝聚參與者的信賴與共識，整合產、官、學，為生醫產業孕育全新生態系，向精準健康邁進。

 

As we exit the COVID-19 pandemic, the biomedical industry is exploring opportunities to harness the potential of big data for transformation and growth. Biobanks are critical pieces of infrastructure in this endeavor, and they integrate various types of health data, including clinical and genetic information. Data from these biobanks are used for genetic sequencing with the help of advanced cloud computing and artificial intelligence technologies; these technologies eliminate obstacles associated with hardware or geographical distance and enhance trust and agreement among participants. Biobanks connect a variety of stakeholders together—such as researchers, participants, and clinicians—and give rise to a brand new ecosystem that brings us closer to the goal of precision health.

 
以三氧化二鋁為閘極絕緣層之銦鎵鋅氧薄膜電晶體之研究
Authors: Shih-Chang Shei Shih-Chang Shei , Shih-Chang Shei Yichu Wang
Published: November 2023

In this study focuses on the dielectric layer materials of thin film transistors (TFTs). Gate oxide was deposited using a RF Magnetron Sputtering control system. The first studied the aluminium oxide (Al2O3) dielectric layer material deposited with different oxygen flow and annealed by the furnace tube. The study found that the properties of aluminium oxide (Al2O3) thin film transistors (TFTs) after furnace tube annealing reduced the interface trap density and the roughness of the thin film after annealing. The above dielectric layer is used to make thin film transistors (TFTs) with a bottom gate structure. The characteristics of thin film transistors (TFTs) are significantly improved by higher oxygen flow and additional thermal anneal. By analyzing the structure and electrical measurement of the thin film, the influence of the dielectric layer material on the thin film transistors (TFTs) is analyzed.
控制氧氣流量探討氧化鋅錫薄膜電晶體之研究
Authors: 古凡 古凡 , 許世昌 許世昌
Published: November 2023

本研究討論在射頻濺鍍腔體內，控制氬氣氧氣比(Ar:O2)，沉積氧化鋅錫(ZTO)薄膜，透過厚度、穿透率找到最佳條件。接著使用二氧化鉿(HfO2)作為絕緣層，製成氧化鋅錫(ZTO)電晶體，藉由測量電性進行材料分析，發現利用氮氧比為45:5的ZTO薄膜製作而成的薄膜電晶體，有很好的飽和區，臨界電壓為1.26V。
我們發現氧氣含量越高時，薄膜的穿透率會越來越高，在可見光的波長間穿透率有85%。再透過量測霍爾效應看出45:5的條件下有較好的載子濃度6.45x1011。原因是在氧氣濃度高的情況下，許多的氧空缺被填滿，改善了載子濃度過高的問題，進而達到飽和且截止的功能。This study discusses in the RF sputtering chamber, controlling the ratio of argon to oxygen (Ar:O2), depositing zinc tin oxide (ZTO) film, and finding the best conditions through thickness and penetration.Then use hafnium dioxide (HfO2) as an insulating layer to make zinc tin oxide (ZTO) transistors. By measuring the electrical properties for material analysis, it is found that the thin film made of ZTO film with a nitrogen-to-oxygen ratio of 45:5 is used. The crystal has a good saturation zone and the critical voltage is 1.26V.We found that the higher the oxygen content, the higher the penetration rate of the film, and the penetration rate between visible light wavelengths is 85%. Through the measurement of the Hall effect, it can be seen that the carrier concentration is 6.45x1011 under the condition of 45:5. The reason is that in the case of high oxygen concentration, many oxygen vacancies are filled, which improves the problem of excessive carrier concentration, and then achieves the function of saturation and cut-off.
Safety and outcomes of hip and knee replacement surgery in liver transplant recipients
Authors: Ahmed Mohamed , Abumoawad Abdelrhman , Jaber Fouad , Elsafy Hebatullah , Alsakarneh Saqr , Al Momani Laith , Likhitsup Alisa , Helzberg John H
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND

Liver transplant (LT) is becoming increasingly common with improved life expectancy. Joint replacement is usually a safe procedure; however, its safety in LT recipients remains understudied.

AIM

To evaluate the mortality, outcome, and 90-d readmission rate in LT patients undergoing hip and knee replacement surgery.

METHODS

Patients with history of LT who underwent hip and knee replacement surgery between 2016 and 2019 were identified using the National Readmission Database.

RESULTS

A total of 5046119 hip and knee replacement surgeries were identified. 3219 patients had prior LT. Mean age of patients with no history of LT was 67.51 [95% confidence interval (CI): 67.44-67.58], while it was 64.05 (95%CI: 63.55-64.54) in patients with LT. Patients with history of LT were more likely to have prolonged length of hospital stay (17.1% vs 8.4%, P < 0.001). The mortality rate for patients with no history of LT was 0.22%, while it was 0.24% for patients with LT (P = 0.792). Patients with history of LT were more likely to have re-admissions within 90 d of initial hospitalization: 11.4% as compared to 6.2% in patients without history of LT (P < 0.001). The mortality rate between both groups during readmission was not statistically different (1.9% vs 2%, P = 0.871) respectively.

CONCLUSION

Hip and knee replacements in patients with history of LT are not associated with increased mortality; increased re-admissions were more frequent in this cohort of patients. Chronic kidney disease and congestive heart failure appear to predict higher risk of readmission.
Recurrent cyclops lesion after primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using bone tendon bone allograft: A case report
Authors: Kelmer Grayson , Johnson Andrea H , Turcotte Justin J , Redziniak Daniel E
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND

Cyclops lesions are a known complication of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, with symptomatic cyclops syndrome occurring in up to 11% of surgeries. Recurrent cyclops lesions have been rarely documented; this case study documents the successful treatment of a recurrent cyclops lesion.

CASE SUMMARY

A 28-year-old female presented following a non-contact injury to the right knee. Workup and clinical exam revealed an ACL tear, and arthroscopic reconstruction was performed. Two years later a cyclops lesion was discovered and removed via arthroscopic synovectomy. Seven months postoperatively, the patient presented with pain, stiffness, and difficulty achieving terminal extension. A smaller recurrent cyclops lesion was diagnosed, and a repeat synovectomy was performed. The patient recovered fully.

CONCLUSION

To the best of our knowledge, this is the first documented case of recurrent cyclops lesion after bone-patellar tendon-bone allograft ACL reconstruction presenting as cyclops syndrome.
Segni clinici di maltrattamento fisico nel bambino, immagine per immagine
Authors: Cozzi Giorgio , Amaddeo Alessandro , Da Lozzo Prisca , Rabach Ingrid , Zanchi Chiara , Norbedo Stefania , Calligaris Lorenzo , Barbi Egidio , Poropat Federico
Published: November 2023

Unfortunately, physical abuse in children is a frequent condition. Paediatricians need to be aware and to know what signs are more frequently associated with this condition. Bruising, bone fractures, burns, retinal haemorrhages, subdural haematomas are associated with the presence of physical abuse and they should be searched for in front of suspected history. This article describes the clinical signs mostly associated with physical abuse in children and describes what features make these clinical signs highly suggestive of physical abuse. The images and figures will help the reader to contextualize the text.
Low serum level and chronic toxicity for methotrexate. Case Report
Authors: Musameh Ibtisam , Al-Bakri Faten , Ezzeldin Asmaa
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Methotrexate (MTX) is a folic acid antagonist used to treat different immunological or proliferative illnesses because of its anti-proliferative and anti-inflammatory effects. MTX Toxicity is considered a severe problem. Although acute toxicity related to high-dose administration (doses ≥500 mg/m2) can be predicted based on the given dose, chronic toxicity still has no specific factors to predict it, so treatment depends on the history and symptoms of toxicity. MTX was initially used for oncology indications with high cyclic doses, then expanded to non-oncology indications with different low doses and frequencies. This significant change in doses resulted in dosing errors that contributed to MTX toxicity reports. Measures to prevent the toxicity of MTX should be implemented.

Case: A 66-year-old female patient ingested 10 mg of MTX daily for one month instead of the once-toxicity symptoms. The serum level of MTX was requested, and treatment with folinic acid was initiated until the patient improved with the discontinuation of MTX.

Discussion: There is limited literature about the lack the total cumulative dose, duration of intake, or serum level of MTX. All this information was provided in this case report, but drug-drug interactions were not reviewed, although aspirin and pantoprazole were identified as having interactions with methotrexate in this patient. Minimum total cumulative dose identification may help assess the toxicity risk in such patients.

Conclusion: Low-dose MTX chronic toxicity still needs further information to guide the patient’s risk of toxicity and when to initiate treatment. Safety-practical measures should be implemented to prevent such administration errors.
ԿԱՆԵՓԻՑ ՍՏԱՑՎԱԾ ԹՄՐԱՄԻՋՈՑՆԵՐԻ ԳՈՐԾԱԾՄԱՆ ԲԺՇԿԱՍՈՑԻԱԼԱԿԱՆ ՏԵՍԱԿԱՆ ԵՎ ԳՈՐԾՆԱԿԱՆ ԴՐՍԵՎՈՐՈՒՄՆԵՐՆ ՈՒ ՀԵՏԵՎԱՆՔՆԵՐԸ
Authors: Simonyan Y.A.
Published: November 2023

Հոդվածում ներկայացվում է թմրամիջոցների գործածման բժշկական և սոցիալական հետևանքների, թմրամոլության դեմ պայքարի ոլորտում առկա խնդիրների և դրանց լուծման ուղղությամբ անհրաժեշտ միջոցառումների իրականացման վերաբերյալ վերլուծություն՝ թմրամոլության վտանգավորության համատեքստում: Թմրամիջոցների գործածման հետևանքներն անձի ընտանեկան հարաբերություններում տարբեր կերպ են անդրադառնում ընտանիքի բարեկեցության վրա, իսկ քրոնիկական կախյալությամբ պայմանավորված՝ ի վերջո անձը մեկուսանում է հասարակությունից: Սակայն այս չարիքի դեմ ներկայիս պայքարի նույնիսկ միջազգային մեթոդներն ու միջոցները տասնյակ տարիների ընթացքում ցանկալի արդյունք չեն տվել, ուստի անհրաժեշություն է առաջանում փոխել պայքարի վեկտորը՝ ուշադրություն սևեռելով խնդրի վրա և առավել սթափորեն մտորելով խնդրո առարկայի շուրջ:
Բանալի բառեր. թեթև թմրամիջոց, կանեփ, մարիխուանա, հաշիշ, տետրահիդրոկանաբինոլ:
ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ В РЕСПУБЛИКЕ БЕЛАРУСЬ КРИМИНОЛОГИЧЕСКОЙ ЭКСПЕРТИЗЫ ПРОЕКТОВ НОРМАТИВНЫХ ПРАВОВЫХ АКТОВ И РОЛЬ СУДЕБНЫХ ЭКСПЕРТОВ В ЕЕ ПРОВЕДЕНИИ
Authors: Moroz I.A.
Published: November 2023

В статье рассматривается развитие криминологических исследований в Республике Беларусь в контексте внедрения криминологической экспертизы проектов нормативных правовых актов. Подчеркнуто, что история криминологии тесно связана с историей старейшего белорусского Института судебной экспертизы. Обосновывается идея о том, что сегодня судебные эксперты играют заметную роль в осуществлении криминологической оценки проектов нормативных правовых актов. Их специальные знания помогают выявлять нормы права, реализация которых связана с риском криминогенного характера. В заключение, подводятся некоторые итоги изучения практического опыта по исследуемой теме и отмечается, что данная форма профилактической работы судебных экспертов ранее в науке не рассматривалась.
Ключевые слова: криминологическая экспертиза проектов нормативных правовых актов, экспертная профилактика, судебно-экспертная деятельность, риски криминогенного характера, научно-практический центр генпрокуратуры Республики Беларусь, Государственный комитет судебных экспертиз Республики Беларусь.
Software to support decision-making in the emergency room regarding the use of non-invasive ventilation in patients with respiratory failure
Authors: Oliveira Junior Mariel Patricio de , Machado Daniel Aragão , Silva Roberto Carlos Lyra da , Guimarães Fernando Silva , Pinto Marcus Vinicius de Mello , Macedo Eliza Cristina
Published: November 2023

The objective of this work was to develop a prototype application to help decision making, at the bedside, regarding the use of non-invasive mechanical ventilation in patients with worsening respiratory failure. elaboration and validation of instruments and methods. This study was carried out in two stages: development of the application prototype and evaluation of the content by specialists. The verification of the level of agreement between the experts was based on the Content Validity Index. As a result, the NIV app software was created as a decision-making instrument for health professionals regarding the use of non-invasive ventilation in patients with respiratory failure. The tool presented proved to be useful in the scenario for which it was designed, due to its practicality, ease of user interaction, and the guidance of results to indicate or not non-invasive ventilation.
ATATÜRK DÖNEMİ TÜRK MİLLİYETÇİLİĞİNİN TEMEL ÖZELLİKLERİ
Authors: AKINCI Abdulvahap
Published: November 2023

Modern ulus devletlerin inşasında milliyetçilik bir harç olarak kullanılmıştır. Farklı etnik ve dini kökenden insanlardan meydana gelmiş olan Osmanlı Devleti bütün tebaanın padişaha ve dolayısı ile devlete aidiyetini sağlamak ve ülkenin dağılmasını engellemek için birçok adım attı. Sırası ile Osmanlıcılık, İslamcılık ve Türkçülük akımlarına uygun yöntemleri hayata geçirdi. Fakat bu politikalar bir millet inşasını sağlamada yetersiz kalmıştı. Yeni kurulan Cumhuriyet kendini Osmanlı Devleti’nin devamı olarak görmemekteydi. Batılı değerlerle uyumlu yeni bir toplum inşa edilmeye çalışıldı. Milliyetçilik yeni devletin temel ilkelerinden biri olarak kabul edildi. Çalışmanın amacı Atatürk döneminde uygulanan milliyetçilik politikasını, bu politikaya uluslararası konjonktürün etkilerini irdelemektir. Elde edilecek bulguların günümüz Türkiye’sinde yaşanan kimlik sorunlarının anlaşılmasına katkı sunması amaçlanmaktadır.
Level of Service Evaluation of Pedestrian Facility in Tourism Area: Case Study Jalan Braga, Bandung
Authors: Christine Christine , Rifai Andri Irfan , Handayani Susanty
Published: November 2023

Jalan Braga is a modern tourist area located in the center of Bandung City with its strategic location and being in the middle of the city invites many visitors with various modes of transportation to pass through the road. The uniqueness of this street lies in its distinctive pedestrian street with Dutch heritage buildings and paintings made by the Bandung painting artist community, which affect the level of pedestrian service. This study was structured to evaluate the service level of existing Pedestrian Facilities referring to the Technical Planning Guidelines. The analytical method used is Index Performance Analysis by comparing the value of Performance and Interest in Pedestrian Facilities in the City of Bandung. The research results show that the average performance index is 4.40, the average interest index is 3.00, and the average GAP is 1.19. Most suggestions were obtained for increasing the comfort of the pedestrians and the availability of seating facilities.
Phenomena of Online Transportation Mode Choice as an Alternative Public Transport in South of Jakarta
Authors: Hasan Muhammad , Rifai Andri Irfan , Djamal Endry Z.
Published: November 2023

Online transportation has appeared quite attached to our ears in recent years. With increasingly advanced digital technology, many new platforms have emerged, such as Gojek, Grab, and others. This paper aims to find out the public's choice of online transportation in Jakarta amidst increasingly severe traffic jams. The method used in this study was carried out quantitatively by distributing questionnaires to 100 correspondents on social media. As a result, the level of importance of all online transport parameters is considered very important, with an average of 4.27. While the performance value obtained is slightly below 4.25, which means it is still considered satisfactory. So, the gap between performance and interest is manageable, only -0.02.
Geometric Redesign of Jalan Cisauk–Jaha, Banten with Manual Method (Sta. 0+000-Sta. 0+350)
Authors: Rizki Rizki , Rifai Andri Irfan , Djamal Endry Z.
Published: November 2023

Expected to guarantee user comfort and safety, enable efficient traffic operations, and simultaneously attract the minimum possible costs in construction and maintenance. The construction of the Jalan Cisauk-Jaha in Banten Province is one of the projects of the Public Works and Planning Office of Banten Province. This paper aims to redesign a safe horizontal alignment for motorists to pass on the Jalan Cisauk–Jaha using the Bina Marga method at STA 0+000 – 0+350 where there is one bend or horizontal alignment. The method used in planning is the Bina Marga method. The research results of the horizontal alignment and geometric planning for the Cisauk–Jaha Highway STA 0+000 – 0+350 time attract the minimum possible costs in construction and maintenance. The construction of the Jalan Cisauk-Jaha in Banten Province is one of the projects of the Public Works and Planning Office of Banten Province. This paper aims to plan a safe horizontal alignment for motorists to pass on the Jalan Cisauk-Jaha using the Bina Marga method at STA 0+000 - 0+350 where there is one bend or horizontal alignment. The method used in planning is the Bina Marga method. The results can be concluded that the Cisauk–Jaha Highway is a class IIA collector road with a width of 7 meters and design speed (VR) of 80 km/hour, design parameters, and a maximum slope (e) of 8%. From the calculation, the design radius (R) is 210 m, with the intersection angle (°) of 48°, the horizontal curved length (Lc) of 196.43 m, the maximum slope (e) of 8%, and the road terrain class being a flat area.
Analysis of Road Geometrics with ASSHTO Method (Solo–Yogyakarta–NYIA Kulon Progo Toll Road Section 1 Package 1.1 Solo – Klaten (STA 0+000 – 22+300)
Authors: Rahayu Yayuk Sri , Rifai Andri Irfan , Taufik Muhammad
Published: November 2023

To support National Economic Development and the development and improvement of economic activities in Java, the Solo-Yogyakarta-Nyia Kulon Progo Toll Road Section I Package 1.1 Solo – Klaten (STA 0+000 - 22+300) was built. Here the contractor is PT Adhi Karya (Persero) Tbk. This corridor has a strategic role in the Java Island toll road network system. The research on some roads is to make horizontal alignments using the manual method, which will be compared with secondary data on the Kartasura access ramp. In the research and discussion, it can be concluded that there are two horizontal alignment curves consisting of 2 SCS bends in planning. At the Spiral Circle Spiral bend, there is a difference in the parameters Lc and Lt of -27,878 m and TS of -15,956, while the other parameters Xs, Ys, K, and Es are the same. AutoCAD® Civil 3D is considered more effective in geometric road planning because it helps the process of planning drawings simultaneously, making the planning process easier and faster. Using manual calculations has a greater risk, such as arithmetic errors and inaccuracies, and requires a longer time.