bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FLEXIBLE PROJECT CUSTOMIZATION IN COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN SYSTEMS
Authors:   JSC Radar mms, Sobolev E. A.
Published: October 2021

The article describes customization methods for printed circuit board projects in computer-aided design system Xpedition Enterprise. Two approaches has been detected, first – setting up project using built-in instruments, second – implementation of a new instruments using integrated programming environment.
ALGORITHMS AND TOOLS FOR CREATING A COMPETENCE MODELS OF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
Authors:   JSC Radar mms, Stovpets Yu. V. , Balashov V. M. ,   JSC Radar mms
Published: October 2021

The article presents the concepts of creating models of competence of a technical specialist and means of identifying structural units for which it is necessary to make changes to modify the functionality of officials.
STATE ESTIMATION OF A DISCRETE INHOMOGENEOUS MARKOV CHAIN
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, Perepelkin E. A.
Published: October 2021

The problem of constructing a state estimation of inhomogeneous finite Markov chain based on a Luenberger observer is solved. The conditions of existence of the observer are defined. An algorithm for synthesizing the observer is described.
OPTICAL RESONANCES OF A PLASMA NATURE IN TWO-LAYER NANOSPHEROIDS
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, Farafonov V. G. , Ustimov V. I. ,   Saint Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, Farafonova A. E. ,   Saint Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation
Published: October 2021

The process of light scattering by two-layer spheroids consisting of a dielectric core and a silver shell, which depends on the length of an incident wave and particle geometry, is considered. One optical resonance is observed when the foci of the nuclear surfaces and the shell coincide, while when this condition is violated, additional resonances appear. Namely, in the absorption and scattering bands, resonances were found, including previously unknown ones, the position and intensity of which depended on the shell thickness, the shape of the spheroid and its core. To substantiate the reliability of the results obtained, the convergence of the calculations was analyzed depending on the number of harmonics which were taken into consideration in the calculations.
СТАНОВЛЕНИЕ СИСТЕМЫ СОВЕТСКИХ КОНЦЕССИОННЫХ УЧРЕЖДЕНИЙ В 20-х гг. XX в.
Authors: Косых Е.С.
Published: October 2021

В статье анализируется формирование системы советских концессионных учреждений в начале 20-х гг. и их компетенция. Система концессионных органов складывалась постепенно в 1921–1923 гг., оформлялась процедура переговоров, порядок прохождения дел через государственные учреждения. В 1923 г. был учрежден Главный концессионный комитет (ГКК) при СНК СССР. Концессионная политика была монополизирована центральными государственными органами. Концессионный договор представлял собой специальный закон СССР, утверждаемый СНК СССР. В состав концессионных учреждений входили представители от различных ведомств. Показано, что концессионные учреждения соперничали между собой за лидерство в концессионной практике. Они учитывали не только экономические моменты, но и определяли политическую целесообразность концессионного предложения.
ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТЬ ЗЕМСКИХ ОРГАНОВ САМОУПРАВЛЕНИЯ УФИМСКОЙ ГУБЕРНИИ ПО РАЗВИТИЮ МЕДИЦИНЫ В КРАЕ
Authors: Мысляева Н.С.
Published: October 2021

Статья посвящена деятельности земских органов самоуправления в Уфимской губернии в конце ХIХ в. Автор приходит к выводу, что земские учреждения созывали съезды земских врачей, создали губернский санитарный совет с представительством от всех уездных земств и всех медицинских учреждений губернии, издавали «Врачебно-санитарную хронику Уфимской губернии». В наиболее глухих уголках губернии земства строили межуездные больницы.
ПРОБЛЕМА ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТИ МЕСТНОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ В РОССИЙСКОЙ ИМПЕРИИ В XVIII–XIX вв. В ОЦЕНКАХ СОВРЕМЕННОЙ ИСТОРИОГРАФИИ
Authors: Семенова Н.Л.
Published: October 2021

В статье предпринята попытка проанализировать основные историографические подходы к изучению проблемы эффективности местного государственного управления в Российской империи в XVIII–XIX вв. Автор подчеркнула, что категория «эффективность» носит междисциплинарный характер и сегодня достаточно широко используется в исторических исследованиях. Сложность определения эффективности местного управления для историков связана с отсутствием четких и измеряемых критериев. Анализ работ зарубежных и отечественных ученых, затрагивающих указанную проблему, позволил сделать вывод, что определение «эффективности» местного управления предполагает анализ целого комплекса показателей, условий и факторов, которые могут ее обеспечивать.
ТУРКМЕНСКИЕ И ХИВИНСКИЕ ДЕЛА НА ЗАСЕДАНИЯХ АЗИАТСКОГО КОМИТЕТА (1820-е – 1840-е гг.)
Authors: Васильев Д.В. , Васильев С.Д.
Published: October 2021

Статья построена на анализе документов Азиатского комитета – особого надведомственного органа, созданного в Российской империи для формирования восточного направления имперской политики и урегулирования отношений со странами юго-востока. Рассматриваются журналы и протоколы комитета, храняшиеся в Архиве внешней политики Российской империи МИД РФ. Их содержание убеждает, что Россию в Центральную Азию толкали, в первую очередь, вопросы безопасности и торговые. Геополитические же интересы воспринимались как производные от первых двух.
ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ ИНСТИТУТА ПОЛИЦЕЙСКИХ УРЯДНИКОВ В УФИМСКОЙ ГУБЕРНИИ (80–90-е гг. XIX в.)
Authors: Хакимов С.Х.
Published: October 2021

В статье на основе анализа нормативно-правовых актов, извлеченных из Полного собрания законов Российской империи, ведомственных инструкций рассматриваются организационно-правовые особенности формирования института полицейских урядников в Уфимской губернии в 1870–1890-е гг. Анализируется их правовое положение, качественный и количественный состав. На основе привлечения архивных источников, некоторые из которых впервые вводятся в оборот, уточняются вопросы профессиональной подготовки урядников в регионе.
СОВРЕМЕННАЯ РОССИЙСКАЯ БЮРОКРАТИЯ: СОСТОЯНИЕ И ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ
Authors: Щукина Е.В.
Published: October 2021

Возрастающий интерес политологических исследований к исполнительной власти в России связан с очевидно усиливающейся ролью бюрократического аппарата в государственном управлении. Усиление роли бюрократии и ее численное увеличение с одной стороны, и формирование общественного запроса на новый образ современного чиновника – с другой, не только актуализируют необходимость качественной системы отбора и подготовки управленческих кадров, но повышают требования к профессиональным компетенциям рядовых госслужащих, их личностным характеристикам и этическим нормам. Цель статьи – проанализировать современные принципы формирования бюрократического аппарата и существующие в этой связи проблемные зоны; проанализировать перспективные проекты, направленные на повышение эффективности государственной службы.
МИНИСТЕРСТВО ИНОСТРАННЫХ ДЕЛ РОССИЙСКОЙ ИМПЕРИИ И АКТИВИЗАЦИЯ РУССКО-ХИВИНСКИХ ОТНОШЕНИЙ В 1837–1841 гг.
Authors: Васильев Д.В. , Мазаев Н.А.
Published: October 2021

В статье рассматриваются отношения Российской империи и среднеазиатских ханств на исходе третьего и в начале четвертого десятилетия XIX в. Особое внимание уделено роли министерства иностранных дел в этом вопросе, а именно его позиции в вопросе взаимоотношений российского государства и Хивинского ханства на примере дипломатической миссии П. Никифорова. Неудача посольства охарактеризовала собой тщетность попыток мирного урегулирования различных препонов, возникавших между двумя сторонами, однако показало готовность и желание Российской империи вести переговоры и действовать, когда это возможно и необходимо, с позиции мягкой силы. Обращается внимание на динамику изменения процесса принятия решений в зависимости от конкретного положения дел, сложившегося на определенном этапе эволюции русско-хивинских отношений.
ОСВОЕНИЕ СИБИРИ И ДАЛЬНЕГО ВОСТОКА В ПЕРИОД ПРАВЛЕНИЯ РОМАНОВЫХ
Authors: Виватенко С.В. , Сиволап Т.Е.
Published: October 2021

В статье рассказывается о процессе освоения территорий Сибири и Дальнего Востока, которое осуществлялось в XVII–XIX вв., о его положительных и отрицательных сторонах. С одной стороны, историю освоения данных земель можно рассматривать как историю путешествий, подвигов и славных дел русских землепроходцев, промышленных и служивых людей; с другой – это государственная политика России по укрепление безопасности восточных границ государства. Если говорить о печальных последствиях данного процесса, то следует отметить, что коренным обитателям, к сожалению, было причинено немало бед, поскольку оказавшись в составе Российского государства, они вынуждены были платить натуральную подать – ясак, размер которой был немалым, приходилось терпеть злоупотребления администрации, произошло оскудение промысловых угодий в связи с сельскохозяйственным и промышленным освоением земель, а также среди местного населения стало активно распространяться пьянство и инфекционные болезни, ранее им неизвестные, которые были занесены переселенцами. Но, безусловно, были и положительные моменты, в частности, прекращение междоусобиц, внедрение эффективных способов хозяйствования, появление интеллигенции из среды местного коренного населения, возникновение новых промышленных центров.
Pospiviroides de importância para hortaliças e ornamentais: panorama dos aspectos fitopatológicos e dos riscos para os sistemas agrícolas brasileiros
Authors: Wierzbicki Robert , Eiras Marcelo
Published: October 2021

Há cerca de 50 anos, a etiologia de uma série de doenças de plantas, até então desconhecidas ou atribuídas a possíveis vírus, começou a ser elucidada com a descoberta dos viroides. Minúsculos agentes fitopatogênicos e constituídos exclusivamente por uma molécula de RNA circular de fita simples, os viroides têm causado epidemias, principalmente em cultivos protegidos de hortaliças e ornamentais. Apesar de induzirem sintomas que podem ser severos, muitas infecções transcorrem sem que haja a expressão de sintomas perceptíveis, dificultando o diagnóstico, o que possibilita a perpetuação dos viroides nos cultivos, facilitando a sua disseminação. Atualmente, as taxas de transmissão de viroides por sementes e sua distribuição geográfica incerta e dinâmica têm suscitado questões relacionadas à produção de sementes e aos riscos de disseminação desses patógenos. Pretende-se com esta revisão abordar e discutir aspectos da biologia dos pospiviroides (família Pospiviroidae), especificamente dos gêneros Pospiviroid, Hostuviroid e Coleviroid, que infectam hortaliças e ornamentais, incluindo o estado da arte da sua distribuição geográfica e ocorrência, classificação, sintomas, transmissão, diagnóstico, epidemiologia e estratégias para o manejo e controle desses patógenos
Figure 4.51. Distribution of burials with grave goods
Authors: Stoodley Nick , Cosh Stephen R.
Published: October 2021

Figure 4.51. Distribution of burials with grave goods
Fuzzy decision-making model for process quality improvement of machine tool industry chain
Authors: Chen Kuen-Suan , Yu Chun-Min
Published: October 2021

Industry 4.0 has fostered innovation in industries around the world. Manufacturing industries in particular are advancing towards smart manufacturing by integrating and applying relevant technologies. The output value of machine tools in Taiwan is among the top of the world and the central region is a key area for this industry chain, which supplies manufacturers in Taiwan and their international downstream customers. To support innovation in this industry, the current study used the Six Sigma quality indices for smaller-the-better, larger-the-better, and nominal-the-best quality characteristics to construct a fuzzy decision-making model. Based on this model, we propose a process quality fuzzy analysis chart (PQFAC) for process quality improvement. Our use of fuzzy decision values to replace lower confidence limits decreases the probability of misjudgment made by sampling errors. The proposed fuzzy model also offers a more accurate assessment of process improvement requirements. We provide a real-world example to demonstrate the applicability of the proposed approach. Machine tool manufacturers can apply the platform and proposed model to evaluate their process capabilities for the vital parts suppliers and downstream customers, determine optimal machine parameter settings for processes with inadequate accuracy or precision, establish more suitable machine repair and maintenance systems, and combine the improvement experiences of customers to create an improvement knowledge base. This will enhance product value and industry competitiveness for the entire machine tool industry chain.
An assertion and alignment correction framework for large scale knowledge bases
Authors: Chen Jiaoyan , Jiménez-Ruiz Ernesto , Horrocks Ian , Chen Xi , Myklebust Erik Bryhn
Published: October 2021

Various knowledge bases (KBs) have been constructed via information extraction from encyclopedias, text and tables, as well as alignment of multiple sources. Their usefulness and usability is often limited by quality issues. One common issue is the presence of erroneous assertions and alignments, often caused by lexical or semantic confusion. We study the problem of correcting such assertions and alignments, and present a general correction framework which combines lexical matching, context-aware sub-KB extraction, semantic embedding, soft constraint mining and semantic consistency checking. The framework is evaluated with one set of literal assertions from DBpedia, one set of entity assertions from an enterprise medical KB, and one set of mapping assertions from a music KB constructed by integrating Wikidata, Discogs and MusicBrainz. It has achieved promising results, with a correction rate (i.e., the ratio of the target assertions/alignments that are corrected with right substitutes) of 70.1 %, 60.9 % and 71.8 %, respectively.
Single-item measures of stress during work- and private time in healthcare workers
Authors: Vinstrup Jonas , Jay Kenneth , Jakobsen Markus Due , Andersen Lars L.
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: While the psychosocial work environment within the hospital sector is a topic of great debate, surveys assessing stress often do not differentiate between stress related to work- and private life. Identifying risk factors associated with these domains of daily life would help improve policies as well as target relevant treatment options. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate associations between stress during to work- and private time with Cohen’s Perceived Stress Scale (CPSS). METHODS: Perceived stress was assessed by the full version of CPSS (scores 0–40) as well as by two single-item questions related to stress related to work- and private life, respectively. Associations between these single-items and CPSS were modelled using general linear models controlling for lifestyle factors. RESULTS: Overall, stress due to both work- and private time was strongly associated with CPSS scores. In the full population (n = 3,600), “never experiencing stress” during both work- and private time was associated with low stress scores (6.0, 95%CI 5.1–6.9). “Never experiencing” work-related stress but experiencing private time stress “very often” was associated with high stress scores (22.4, CI 19.8–25.1). Likewise, experiencing work-related stress “very often” but “never experiencing” private time stress was also associated with high stress scores (22.2, CI 20.3–24.2). Lastly, Spearman’s r between the full CPSS and the two single-item questions about work- and private time stress were 0.62 (p < 0.0001) and 0.52 (p < 0.0001), respectively, while the two items were only weakly correlated (r = 0.32). CONCLUSION: The present study shows that perceived stress due to both work and private time is strongly associated with Cohen’s Perceived Stress Scale scores. The results illustrate the feasibility of using single-item questions related to work- and private time in identifying domain-specific risk factors for psychosocial stress.
How to facilitate guideline use? A bottom-up qualitative approach developing a training programme for professionals involved in work participation of people with a chronic disease
Authors: Vooijs Marloes , Bossen Daniël , Hoving Jan L. , Wind Haije , Frings-Dresen Monique H.W.
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: A guideline for occupational health professionals (OHPs) is developed which provides them with knowledge and skills to optimize their guidance to people with a chronic disease. OBJECTIVE: Developing a training programme to acquire and apply knowledge and skills provided by the guideline, through a bottom-up approach. METHODS: First, OHPs training needs were explored using focus groups. Second, learning objectives were formulated by the researchers. Third, experts in the field of education were interviewed to explore relevant training activities. Fourth, researchers integrated all the results into a training programme. RESULTS: Based on the training needs identified, we formulated 17 learning objectives, e.g. being able to name influential factors and effective interventions, increase the individual client’s role, and increase communication with a professionals to enhance work participation of people with a chronic disease. The training activities identified by experts for OHPs to acquire and apply knowledge and skills were: a case study, role play, discussion of best practices and interviewing stakeholders. These were all performed in plenary sessions or small groups. CONCLUSIONS: Training needs, -activities and learning objectives were integrated into a six-hour training programme. This bottom-up approach can serve as input for others developing training programmes to transfer knowledge and skills to OHPs.
Job satisfaction in a group of patients with tinnitus
Authors: Bieńkowska Katarzyna , Gos Elżbieta , Kutyba Justyna , Rajchel Joanna , Skarżyński Piotr Henryk , Raj-Koziak Danuta
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: Tinnitus is an auditory impression without any external auditory stimulus. It may cause negative symptoms (anxiety, insomnia, depression) significantly affecting work performance and job satisfaction. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the job satisfaction in tinnitus sufferers. METHODS: Cross-sectional study were conducted and 51 individuals (23–70 years) were recruited. Participants completed two questionnaires: Tinnitus Handicap Inventory and Job Satisfaction Scale. RESULTS: People affected by tinnitus report higher job satisfaction than healthy people. Job satisfaction was significantly related to age: r = 0.31; p < 0.05 in all tinnitus patients. There was a correlation between job satisfaction and tinnitus severity but only in people with normal hearing (–0.69; p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The results show that job satisfaction is affected by the level of tinnitus annoyance (from both its emotional and functional aspects), but only in people with normal hearing. In future research it is recommended that additional factors be investigated, both work and non-work related, to thoroughly explore the impact of tinnitus on job satisfaction.
Safety and health risks for workers exposed to cold thermal environments: A frozen food processing industry perspective
Authors: Zlatar Tomi , Junior Béda Barkokébas , Bezerra Laura Martins , Araujo Brito Margarida Maria , Costa José Torres , Vaz Mário , dos Santos Baptista João
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: Environmental temperatures in the fresh food industry vary from 0°C to 10°C, and go below -20°C for the frozen food industry, representing risk for the health and safety of workers involved. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this work was to evaluate the cold thermal stress risks for workers working in a frozen food industry. METHODS: A total of 27 acclimatized workers (13 male and 14 female) participated in a study which was conducted during 11 working days. The thermal sensation questionnaire and the cold work health questionnaire (CWHQ) were applied to all participants. Additionally, 4 workers were chosen to be fully monitored with a thermometer telemetry capsule for measuring the intra-abdominal temperature and 8 skin temperature sensors. RESULTS: The lowest recorded hand temperature was 14.09°C, lowest forehead 18.55°C, mean skin temperature had variations of 1.10 to 3.20°C along the working period. Highest and most frequent fluctuations were found in the hand and forehead skin temperatures, small changes were found in mean skin temperature. CONCLUSIONS: Answers to the CWHQ increase concern on clinical forms of “a frigore”, and in two cases the mean body temperature decreased below 35.0°C, which is defined in the current literature as a mild form of hypothermia.
Menace of Middlemanship in the Light of Islamic Teachings
Authors: Khalid Mahmood Lodhi  , Ahmed Naeem
Published: October 2021

Despite abundant agricultural production, the prices of fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural items remain high, keeping these products out of the a common man’s reach. Although small and poor farmers work hard throughout the year, yet they remain indebted and poor. There might be various reasons for their plight such as the extraordinarily high prices of agri-food items; however, the role of the middleman (Arhti) seems to be the most damaging in this regard. This paper analyses the role palyed by the middleman in Pakistan in the light of Islamic teachings and primary (through survey questionnaire) and secondary data. The study found that generally, the middleman is a cruel character and causes distortions in the economy, particularly in the agro-food market. He deprives poor farmers of meaningful profit, keeps them under the pressure of debt, and causes price hikes of essential items which leads to artificial inflationary pressures in the economy. Ultimately, this phenomenon exerts pressure on the government as well. The current study also found that the presence of middleman in the supply chain of agro-food items deprives poor farmers of their right of earning genuine profit.Moreover, it also increases the price of essential food items. Hence, in the light of Shariah guidelines, unnecessary brokering needs to be restricted so that farmers are able to sell their produce themselves. Furthermore, the middleman’s role needs to be curtailed for the welfare of the farmers, improvement of the agriculture sector, and the betterment of the economy. The study recommends the framing of comprehensive long-term policies for the purchase of crops, monitoring of fruit / vegetable markets, provision of interest-free loans to farmers, setting up of an efficient market mechanism, establishment of effective consumer courts, and the improvement of the transportation system.
Fitness Staff’s Perceptions of Offering the 3-Step Workout for Life Program in Senior Living Communities
Authors: Jorgensen Maren Liese
Published: October 2021

As the population of elderly adults continues to rise, a greater strain will be placed on the healthcare system. Functional exercise programs, such as the 3-Step Workout for Life, have been shown to improve activities of daily living and delay the disablement process. However, the majority of senior living communities do not utilize functional exercise in their fitness programming. This research study aimed to understand the perceptions that fitness staff working at senior living communities have towards the 3-Step Workout for Life program in order to determine the program’s acceptability, feasibility, and appeal. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with five fitness personnel. Participants were recruited from independent living communities. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed. Using NVivo 12, data was analyzed using thematic analysis techniques to identify common themes. The participants’ perceptions touch on four key themes: 1) revision of screening process; 2) group resistance band exercise would be feasible after minor adaptation; 3) individualized one-on-one ADL exercise is not currently feasible for staff or residents; 4) program addresses a gap in senior fitness. The results of this study provided insight into the feasibility of this program and helped direct modifications needed to enable successful integration.
New Southern Gothic
Authors: Clesi Aimee Briel
Published: October 2021

Investigating the demise of the writ of habeas corpus under the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (AEDPA), this paper questions the callused lineage of cases upholding Title I of AEDPA and contends that states must take up a statutory method like Texas’s to review defendant’s claims of actual innocence to ensure that the legal system designed under the U.S. Constitution remains fair and just not only in theory, but in practice. Using imagery from the southern gothic genre, this paper also reveals that “the death belt” most adequately portrays the reality of the death penalty, as many appeals based on actual innocence originate from this area.
African Past, American Future: Uplift Ideology in Early 20th Century Opera
Authors: Hujsa Rachel
Published: October 2021

This paper explores how two African American composers, Scott Joplin (c. 1868-1917) and Harry Lawrence Freeman (1869-1954), advocated for Black Advancement and uplift ideology through their syncretic operas in the early 1900s. What is presented here however is the introductory content of a larger work.

        Joplin and Freeman were intimately conscious and supportive of national debates for Black Advancement, propelled especially by W.E.B. DuBois, and both employed rhetorical strategies paradigmatic of the movement. They were both interested in showing White and Black Americans alike that African American music, such as gospel, spiritual, and ragtime, could be held to the same high esteem as music of the Western canon, just as Black academics often endeavored to prove their intellectual prowess to their White counterparts. To this end, Joplin and Freeman combined “Black” music and classical styles in their operas to declare the equality and richness of an integrated sound. 

        The thematic content of these operas, Treemonisha and Voodoo, respectively, interact with the Black Advancement movement’s drive for progress and education as well. They present Black Americans’ struggle for modernity as a conflict between the “superstitious” West African religious customs still ingrained in emancipated communities and Christianity. However, Joplin and Freeman’s works diverge aesthetically and ideologically from this point forward. Joplin’s aesthetic considerations derived chiefly from ragtime, a modern African American musical form genre, while Freeman took inspiration not only from African ethnic music but Africa itself. Joplin’s form of uplift was found in the education of small Black communities, while Freeman framed his work in a nationalistic and pan-Africanist context. These distinct choices, though crafted with the same aim, help reveal subtle divergences in argumentation within the Black Advancement movement.
Intersectionality and the Election of Bolsonaro
Authors: Evans Lucie Rhodes
Published: October 2021

News coverage of Jair Bolsonaro’s 2018 presidential campaign routinely focused on his misogynistic, homophobic, and racist rhetoric.  He derided women and Afro-Brazilians, even though both groups are majorities of the Brazilian population. Notwithstanding his offensive rhetoric, Bolsonaro was elected president with significant support from both members of both groups. In this paper, we use public opinion data to investigate why women and Afro-Brazilians voted for him.  Informed by intersectionality research, we explore why individuals voted for him. The results of a quantitative analysis point to important distinctions among women and Afro-Brazilians.  In particular, our results show that Afro-Brazilian women were least likely to support him. These results underscore the importance of using an intersectional perspective to understand political behavior in Brazil.
Analysis of Demand Changes in a University Counseling Center Telehealth System
Authors: Orlovic Aleksandra , Alvarado Michelle , Nash Sara , Lawrence Alvin , Escoto Ernesto
Published: October 2021

The Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) offers various types of mental health appointments for students at the University of Florida. The CWC is implementing a new walk-in system for student appointments to increase the timeliness and accessibility of first appointments. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CWC shifted to offer telehealth appointments, primarily through Zoom. The research objective is to conduct a data analysis of historical appointment data before the shift to telehealth and after the shift to telehealth to understand how appointment demand changed during the pandemic. The data analysis breaks down the data by appointment type, weekday, and time of day. This project collaborates with staff at the Counseling and Wellness Center and has the goal of helping the CWC better understand demand patterns, so they can better anticipate appointment demand and serve the UF student population in a timely manner.
Protect the Filter Bubbles
Authors: Dames Priya
Published: October 2021

In 2018, Knight v. Trump sparked discussion about the boundaries between government and citizen speech on social media. Some scholars argued that the courts erred in their decision to characterize the speech in question as government speech. Others argued that the court decided correctly and claimed that the use of forum analysis was necessary to protect both the health of our democracy and the First Amendment rights of social media users. Within the context of algorithmic curation of social media feeds, this article argues that (1) social media platforms are not designated public forums due to the algorithmic curation of online user speech, (2) due to this, the public forum doctrine should not have been applied to the Knight v. Trump case, (3) despite this, user speech rights should be protected online. It also reviews proposed models of thinking that could address unresolved issues of the case.
Associations Between Sleep Quality, Household Income and Medication Adherence in Adolescents With Asthma
Authors: Bryant Emily Ruth , Fidler Andrea , Fedele David
Published: October 2021

Adolescents with asthma are at-risk for poor sleep quality. Little research has examined the relationship between sleep quality and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) adherence. Individuals from lower-income backgrounds experience disparities that may alsocontribute to sleep quality. This study sought to 1) examine associations between household income and sleep quality and 2) analyze the relationship between sleep quality and ICS adherence among adolescents with asthma.Forty-one adolescents with persistent asthma (Mage = 14.83, SD = 1.28) completed the Adolescent Sleep Wake Scale (ASWS) to measure sleep quality across five subscales. Caregivers provided their estimated household income per year and completed a free response question measuring ICS adherence. Spearman’s rank-order correlations were used to examine associations between sleep quality,household income and ICS adherence. Sleep quality and household income were not significantly related (r = .262, p = .098). Sleep quality was not associated with ICS adherence (r = -.028, p = .867). Sleep quality was not significantly related to household income or ICS adherence in adolescents with asthma. Limitations include limited power given a small sample size and less reliable measures of household income and adherence therefore, future directions should focus on using more precise measures. Additional research with larger sample sizes may help better understand potential relationships between sleep quality, ICS adherence, and household income within youth with asthma.
Comparing Hedge Funds: Highest Return Strategy
Authors: Janus Vuk , Meek Greyson Robin
Published: October 2021

Since 1997, the hedge fund industry has grown at a compounded annual growth rate of 16.07%, resulting in a 26-fold increase from its original value to its present value of $3.1 trillion Assets Under Management. This study researched the varying investment strategies used by hedge funds to determine the strategy that provides the highest returns for its investors. From the previous literature, the study identified Long/Short Equity, Global Macro, Arbitrage, Event Driven, and Cross-Asset Multi-Strategy as viable and relevant investment approaches. Using hedge fund index data from Bloomberg, Hedge Fund Research, Eureka Hedge, Barclay’s, and Credit Suisse, returns for each respective strategy were collected and compared against the Bloomberg Global Hedge Fund (BHEDGE) Index and the S&P 500 Index. Alpha adjusted returns for each strategy were later calculated and plotted against the average weighted returns of each individual strategy. The results of this study show that the L/S Equity strategy provided the highest returns for its investors. Specifically, only the L/S Equity strategy outperformed the BHEDGE Index by a narrow margin, while all other strategies provided negative alpha figures. All hedge fund strategies outperformed the overall equity market on a year-to-date basis, however, provided negative alpha returns when compared to the S&P 500 1-Year market gains. This deficit between hedge funds and the overall equity market can be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic and its inflationary effects through low interest rates, market stimulus packs, and an increased money supply.
INOVASI PENGOLAHAN LIMBAH KULIT PISANG SEBAGAI PUPUK ORGANIK CAIR UNTUK PERTUMBUHAN TANAMAN KEDELAI (Glycine max L.)
Authors: Santi Diana Putri
Published: October 2021

Buah pisang pada umumnya digemari oleh semua kalangan baik dewasa, remaja maupun anak-anak-anak. Namun kulit buah pisang sering dibuang dan tidak dimanfaatkan bagi sebagian besar orang. Inovasi pengolahan limbah kulit pisang menjadi solusi agar limbah dapat dimanfaatkan kembali untuk pertumbuhan tanaman kedelai. Karena kedelai merupakan salah satu sumber protein nabati. Tujuan penelitian ini melihat pengaruh apakah Inovasi pengolahan limbah kulit pisang menjadi pupuk organik cair memberikan pengaruh terhadap pertumbuhan vegetatif dan generative tanaman kedelai Glicine max L) dan penulis mendapatkan dosis terbaik untuk pertumbuhan dan perkembangan kedelai. Penelitian ini mengunakan rancangan acak lengkap dengan 5 perlakuan dan 4 ulangan yaitu : A. Tanah 5 kg/polybeg (Kontrol), B. Tanah 5kg/polybeg +  dosis  11,24 ml/tanaman, Tanah 5kg/polybeg + dosis  16,86 ml/tanaman, D. Tanah 5kg/polybeg + dosis  22,48 ml/tanaman, E. Tanah 5kg/polybeg + dosis  28,10 ml/tanaman. Inovasi pengolahan limbah kulit pisang menjadi pupuk organik cair pada dosis B (11,24 ml/polybag) memberikan pengaruh nyata terhadap pertumbuhan tanaman kedelai yang berpengaruh nyata pada tinggi tanaman (34,620 cm), lebar daun (5,926 cm), jumlah daun (26,220 helai) dan jumlah bobot tanaman kedelai (3,736 g).
PENERAPAN BEBERAPA SISTEM TANAM TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TANAMAN PADI (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Yummama Karmaita
Published: October 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk membandingkan pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman padi dengan penerapan sistem tanam padi konvensional, padi tanam sebatang (PTS), sistem tanam jajar legowo 2:1, dan sistem tanam hazton. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) yang terdiri dari 4 perlakuan dan 5 ulangan, sehingga terdapat 20 satuan percobaan, setiap satuan percobaan terdiri dari 5 sampel.Perlakuan terdiri dari: A = Kontrol (sistem tanam konvensional), B = Sistem Tanam Padi Tanam Sebatang (PTS), C = Sistem Tanam Jajar Legowo 2:1, dan D = Sistem Tanam Teknologi Hazton. Hasil pengamatan dianalisis secara statistik dengan uji F dari hasil analisa bila F hitung 5% > F tabel 5% dilanjutkan dengan uji Duncans New Multiple Range Test (DNMRT) pada taraf nyata 5%. Variabel yang diamati adalah pertumbuhan vegetatif (tinggi tanaman, jumlah anakan total, dan jumlah anakan produktif) dan pertumbuhan generatif (Panjang malai, berat 1000 bulir, dan hasil gabah basah panen per ha). Hasil penelitian yang didapatkan dari keempat sistem tanam yang diterapkan, penanaman dengan sistem tanam jajar legowo 2:1  dan PTS memberikan hasil tertinggi terhadap tinggi tanaman, pembentukan jumlah anakan total, jumlah anakan produktif, panjang malai, dan hasil gabah basah panen per ha. Hasil gabah basah panen per ha pada sistem tanam jajae legowo 2:1 adalah sebesar 15,60 ton dan PTS sebesar 12,60 ton.
Preoperative vs postoperative radiotherapy in the management of rectal cancer: A systematic review
Authors: Siregar Muhammad Fauzi
Published: October 2021

Purpose. The objective of this study is to review randomized clinical trials systematically that compare the outcomes of preoperative and postoperative radiotherapy in the management of rectal cancer regarding locoregional recurrance, disease free survival and overall survival.Methods. The relevant randomized clinical trials are searched via online databases such as Pubmed, Ebsco, and Proquest. RCTs publised in English between 2000 until 2020 are selected and reviewed systematically.Result. Locoregional recurrence at 5 years was statistically lower in preoperative radiotherapy group than in postoperative radiotherapy group based on two studies.  Disease free survival at 5-years was statistically higher in preoprative radiotherapy group than the postoperative one based on two studies. Overall survival at 5 years was not statistically significant between two groups for each study.Conclusion. Preoperative radiotherapy is superior to postoperative radiotherapy for controlling locoregional recurrence and disease free survival, but both are equal in overall survival.
ASSESSING THE PREVALENCE OF DRUG-INDUCED NEPHRITIS IN HOSPITAL BASED SETTING OF CENTRAL INDIA: A CLINICAL CROSS-SECTIONAL RETROSPECTIVE STUDY
Authors: Sharma Anjana
Published: October 2021

Background: One of the most common etiological factors leading to chronic kidney disease and acute renal failure in the present clinical scenario is drug-induced renal disease. By direct toxicity and immunologic mechanism virtue, certain stereotyped renal responses are initiated by various drugs.

Objectives: The present study was conducted to retrospectively assess the prevalence and incidence of drug-induced nephrotoxicity at the Department of Pathology, Sri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhilai, and Chhattisgarh. The study was conducted for 6 months on 120 subjects having drug-induced nephritis. The study subjects were within the age range of 30-70 years and had 50% females.

Methods: The study screened 500 subjects of a defined age group where anthropometric and demographic records were obtained followed by serum creatinine measurement and protein analysis using the dipstick method. Glomerular filtration rate was estimated (eGFR) using the 4-variable modification of diet in renal disease (MDRD) equation and Cockcroft-Gault equation corrected to the body surface area (CG-BSA).

Results: In 2.8% of subjects proteinuria was seen with DIN in 6.3% (n=120) subjects using MDRD for GFR assessment. The DIN prevalence was found to be 24% using the CG-BSA method. DIN was found to be significantly associated with hypertension, diabetes, smoking, abdominal obesity, advanced age, and gender. The large difference in Din prevalence between CG-BSA equations and MDRD shows that there is a need for having better measures for assessing the kidney function in the population of central India. Also, CG-BSA equations suggest a similar need for having better measures for assessing the kidney function in the population of central India.

Keywords: Body mass index (BMI), Cockcroft-Gault (CG), chronic kidney disease  (CKD), drug-induced nephrotoxicity (DIN), Proteinuria, Glomerular filtration rate (GFR),
The Effects of Prenatal Norharman Exposure on Seizure Severity in Rats
Authors:   Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran., Esmaeili Mohammad Hossein , Sofiabadi Mohammad ,   Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran., Afshar Amin ,   Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran.
Published: October 2021

Background: Norhraman is an alkaloid that can damage the nervous system. Objective: This experimental study aimed to investigate the effects of prenatal norharman exposure on seizure severity in adult rats. Methods: A total of 36 Wistar rats were randomly divided into 3 groups as follows: Control, sham (solvent), and norharman (1000 ug/kg). The sham and norharman groups were treated once daily for 8-18 of the fetal period. 2 months after birth, kindling was performed by the daily injection of Pentylenetetrazol (PTZ) (30 mg/kg); then, the seizure behavior was recorded for approximately 30 minutes. The obtained data were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Tukey’s posthoc test. Results: The present study data indicated that administrating norharman in the fetal period increased seizure responses to PTZ, i.e., significant in the examined female rats (P<0.05). Conclusion: According to the current research findings, the severity of seizures increases in subjects who have been exposed to norharman during the prenatal period.
An Inventory Model for Perishable Goods with Partial Backlogging of Shortages
Authors: Adhikari Subhankar
Published: October 2021

This study illustrates inventory associated with deteriorating items. Nowadays the incident deterioration has a major impact on the preservation of goods in terms of handling inventory. The significant effect of deterioration has been observed on volatile liquids, fish, vegetables, etc. Here a mathematical model is presented incorporating the effect of deterioration. The model has been developed on an infinite time horizon. The shortage is allowed and backlogged partially. We aim to find out lot-size and back-ordered quantities in order to minimize the total average cost. In support of the proposed model, a numerical example has been provided. The stability of the solution of that example has been confirmed by performing a sensitivity analysis of key parameters. A graphical representation of cost function regarding decision variables has been displayed.
BUSINESSLIKE AND DIPLOMATIC PROTOCOL IN HOTEL AND RESTAURANT AND TOURISM BUSINESS IN MANAGEMENT PRACTICE
Authors: Lysiuk Tetiana , Tereshchuk Oksana , Demchuk Olga
Published: October 2021

The article considers the characteristics and role of business and diplomatic protocol in the hotel and restaurant and tourism business in management practice. The basic principles of optimization of the processes of formation and application of business etiquette in the management of hotel-restaurant and tourist enterprises are also given.
Due to the development of the hotel and restaurant and tourism business, knowledge of etiquette is becoming more relevant today, because mutual understanding between employees can provide positive developments in the hospitality industry, thereby promoting diplomatic relations between employees of tourism enterprises with customers and business partners, regardless of their national, ethnic and other characteristics. At the same time, the problem of improving the professionalism of specialists in the field of tourism plays a key role in the competitiveness of tourism enterprises. Therefore, the specialist should easily establish business contacts, be able to organize the etiquette of the tourism business and maintain ethical subordination in the team. It was found that business and diplomatic protocol are generally accepted rules of social behavior in professional communication in a particular organization, and therefore the rules of business etiquette are very important for the professional activities of employees of hotel and restaurant and tourism business. After all, the correct presentation of the culture of communication makes a further impression of the subjects of the tourist enterprise. It should also be noted that knowledge of etiquette eliminates rigidity, allows not to offend a business partner with inappropriate words or actions, and at the same time not to lose the dignity and prestige of the company, and therefore acquired communication skills will help establish effective relationships in business practice and prevent conflicts.
The usual rules of the protocol are the basis of diplomatic practice of any tourist enterprise, although each of them has certain features due to the specifics of generally accepted norms. Deviation from the diplomatic protocol or violation of its norms is unacceptable, because it can cause damage and cause undesirable consequences in the hotel and restaurant and tourism business.
DIRECTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF INVESTMENT ATTRACTIVENESS OF UKRAINE ON THE GLOBAL STAGE
Authors: Ripa Tetiana
Published: October 2021

In the conditions of deepening of transformational processes of development and formation of market relations in the system of world economy all branches of economy of Ukraine undergo significant transformations and reorientation. Under the influence of internal and external factors, the market environment changes. Despite the great resource potential, Ukraine fails to gain a leading position compared to economically developed countries. Therefore, it is advisable to study the current state of Ukraine's economy, analyze the dynamics of key indicators, assess the place in the world economy and find possible ways to improve the situation. As a result of the study, the main indicators characterizing the economic development of Ukraine for 2010-2020 were considered. Among them, the index of global competitiveness, the index of investment attractiveness occupy a special place. The analysis of the dynamics of these indicators revealed negative trends due to the aggravation of economic crises, hostilities in the east, the annexation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, destabilization of social and political life, the COVID-19 pandemic. It is determined that the main reason for this situation is the bankruptcy of domestic enterprises due to the low level of competitiveness and the inability to adapt to changing conditions of the external and internal environment and attract investment. The study proposed methodological approaches to assessing the level of investment attractiveness of the country and proved the importance of the ability not only to create new competitive advantages, but also to keep existing ones under the influence of a number of factors; Ukraine's ranking positions in comparison with other countries of the world according to the index of business conditions, the index of economic freedom, the index of global competitiveness, world competitiveness and world digital competitiveness are determined. It is established that the deterioration of rating places on these indicators requires the immediate development of new regulations, the choice of a new strategy for attracting investment, as well as the effective use of levers of influence on the economy.