bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
How does AI help in Rural Development in Healthcare Domain: A Short Survey
Authors: Pahune Saurabh A
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revo- lutionize healthcare delivery in rural areas by addressing various challenges such as scarcity of healthcare resources, lack of health- care professionals, and inadequate healthcare infrastructure. In this paper, we explore the role of AI in rural development in the healthcare domain, specifically focusing on how it can be leveraged to improve healthcare outcomes in rural areas. weoutline the following main aspects of Artificial intelligence (AI) in rural development based on our findings from the literature review on Artificial Intelligence and various techniques used in the healthcare domain such as Robotics Process Automation (RPA), Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Deep Learning(DL) including a recent breakthrough in AI technology. Identify the challenges and legal barriers in rural areas.
ANALISIS KELAYAKAN FINANSIAL PEMBUATAN PAKAN LENGKAP KAMBING (COMPLETE FEED) SEBAGAI START-UP PADA KELOMPOK TANI SEJAHTERA PAKIS KABUPATEN MALANG
Authors: Nasution Wildan Habibi Nasution
Published: June 2023

ABSTRAK
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk analisis kelayakan finansial pembuatan pakan lengkap kambing (complete feed) sebagai start-Up pada Kelompok Tani Sejahtera Pakis Kabupaten Malang. Pembuatan pakan lengkap (complate feed) dalam penelitian ini melakukan studi literatur, studi lapang, konsultasi ahli, penyusunan formula menggunakan Software exel. Pakan lengkap (complate feed) ‘ompate feed’ dibuat degan teknologi fermentasi. produk pakan lengkap (complate feed) layak jual berdasarkan perhitungan adalah Rp. 6.000 (Break even point (BEP) sebesar 5.829) dan perhitungan berdasarkan perhitungan (BC sebesar 1,02). Titik impas (tidak untung tidak rugi) harga jual pakan lengkap (complete feed) Rp 6.000,- dan BEP harga Rp 5.829,- sehingga usaha pakan lengkap (complete feed) dinyatakan layak karena BEP harga lebih rendah dari harga jual dan titik  impas jumlah produksi pakan complete feed yaitu 116,58 kemasan, sehingga usaha pakan lengkap (complete feed) dinyatakan layak karena BEP produksi sama dengan jumlah produksi (tidak untuk tidak rugi).
Kata kunci : Analisis Finansial, Complete Feed, Kambing, Pakan Lengkap
PRÁTICAS INTEGRATIVAS COMPLEMENTARES NO TRATAMENTO DA SAÚDE MENTAL DE PACIENTES PÓS COVID-19: ensaio clínico randomizado
Authors: Rebêlo Veruska Cronemberger Nogueira , Feitosa Maura Cristina Porto , Souza Melissa Oda , Rodrigues Keila Maria , Rebêlo Lucca Cronemberger Nogueira Lages , Rocha Maria Júlia de Castro Mota da , Arisawa Emilia Angela Lo Schiavo
Published: June 2023

The aim of the study was to analyze the use of Complementary Integrative Practices (PICS) and psychological counseling in the treatment of mental health in post-COVID-19 patients. Clinical, interventional and qualitative-quantitative case study, with 15 patients divided into G1 (Acupuncture + myofascial release) and G2 (Laserpuncture + myofascial release), submitted to 12 sessions and psychological follow-up (Group therapy + 4 sessions of individualized psychotherapy) evaluated before and after treatment regarding emotional states (DASS-21). The female sex was prevalent in the studied population, in the age group of 25 to 29 years in G1 (28.57%) and 50 to 54 years in G2 (37.50%), higher education level, with comorbidities, predominance of married in G1 and single in G2. There was a statistically significant difference (p≤0.01) in the three DASS-21 subscales before and after treatments with G1 and G2, with no statistical difference between groups. There was an association between marital status and affective-emotional states, before the treatments, married people were associated with milder levels of stress, anxiety and depression, while single/divorced people had extremely severe levels. After the treatments, the married/divorced ones had levels close to normal, while the single ones reduced the levels to mild to moderate. It is concluded that the PICS associated with psychological follow-up had a positive impact on mental health in post-COVID-19 patients.
Establishing security measures for the protection of production workers through UWB real-time localization technology
Authors: Trebuna Peter , Mizerak Marek , Trojan Jozef
Published: June 2023

This article discusses Sewio's real-time positioning system, which helps organizations protect workers in production areas by improving their safety, reducing the time needed for collection and rescue operations, increasing safety and simplifying the reconciliation of workplace time. The system works on the principle that every employee, supplier or visitor to the production plant receives a tag that identifies their exact location in real time. The tag can be part of a standard visitor card, such as cards issued at conferences. Optionally, the labels can also be attached to the clothing within the worker's arm or possibly to a part of the helmet. This article describes the applications of the use of the RTLS localization system in critical cases of threats to workers' health.
Effect of the auxiliary cathode on the thickness of the HiPIMS TiAlN coating deposited on the inner surface of the tube
Authors: Rusinko Lukas , Kluciar Patrik , Trebuna Jozef , Kottfer Daniel , Dubec Andrej
Published: June 2023

The paper is focused on influencing the thickness of the TiAlN layer deposited using the high power pulse magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS) method on the inner surface of the tube. The HiPIMS method makes it possible to deposit layers at temperatures up to 400°C. An auxiliary cathode placed in the axis of the coated tube was used. The auxiliary cathode made it possible to deposit an AlTiN layer with a thickness in the center of the coated tube up to 45% higher compared to the thickness of the layer deposited without an auxiliary cathode.The layer thickness was measured to be from 1.5 µm to 2.2 µm for the layer deposited without an auxiliary cathode and 1.05 µm to 1.95 µm for the layer deposited with the wire as the cathode in the axis of the coated tube. Adhesion of the evaluated layers showed the degree of HF2 at the measured thickness points.
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS OF ANTISEISMIC SLIDING BELT PERFORMANCE
Authors: Mkrtichev Oleg , Mingazova Salima
Published: June 2023

One of the effective methods for ensuring seismic resistance of buildings and structures located in seismic-prone areas is the use of an active seismic protection system. The most common at present is an active seismic protection system based on seismic isolation. Seismic isolations in the form of rubber-metal (RMB) and pendulum sliding bearings (PSB) have gained great popularity in our country and abroad. Also known seismic isolation in the form of a sliding belt at the foundation level. Unlike RMB and PSB, the sliding belt is easier to manufacture, install, maintain, however, it is less studied and there are still a lack of sufficient design justifications. In this study, the effectiveness of a seismic isolating sliding belt at the foundation level with PTFE plates was investigated: a methodology for calculating a building with seismic isolating sliding belt at the foundation level using the direct dynamic method was developed; studies were conducted on the influence of the friction coefficient of the friction minimization component on the effectiveness of the anti-seismic sliding belt using the example of a 9-story monolithic reinforced concrete building under one-component seismic excitation. As a result of the calculations, graphs of relative displacements and accelerations, stress intensity, also pictures with displacement isofields, stress intensity and deformations were obtained. The analysis of the obtained results shows that the most effective component for friction minimization is the use of PTFE plates.
ПРОЧНОСТЬ СОЕДИНЕНИЙ ИЗ АЛЮМИНИЕВЫХ СПЛАВОВ, ВЫПОЛНЕННЫХ МЕТОДОМ КОНТАКТНОЙ КОНДЕНСАТОРНОЙ СВАРКИ
Authors: Коргин Андрей
Published: June 2023

В настоящее время алюминиевые сплавы находят широчайшее применение в самых разнообразных сферах промышленного производства и строительства за счет уникальных свойств физико-механических, позволяющих создавать легкие, прочные, надежные, коррозионностойкие и эстетичные конструкции и изделия самого разнообразного назначения. Тем не менее, алюминиевые сплавы обладают рядом недостатков, основным из которых является более сложный и дорогостоящий процесс изготовления сварных конструкций, требующий применения более совершенных технологий – аргонодуговой сварки и сварки трением с перемешиванием, а также квалифицированного персонала по сравнению с классической электросваркой конструкций из стали. К подобным технологиям также относятся современные методы лазерной сварки и контактной конденсаторной точечной сварки, оборудование для которой достаточно компактно и мобильно, а его использование не требует персонала высокой квалификации по сравнению с другими технологиями сварки алюминия. Существующая нормативная документация РФ по контактной конденсаторной точечной сварке не дает достаточных рекомендаций по проектированию и расчету прочности соединений данного типа, что требует дополнительных экспериментальных исследований таких соединений. Целью настоящей работы явилось экспериментальное определение прочности соединений двух типов, выполненных с помощью технологии конденсаторной сварки и работающих на растяжение и срез – узлов потолочной подвески листов и профилей алюминиевого сплава АМГ2М к стержневым резьбовым тягам, выполненным из алюминиевого сплава АМГ3. Для этого были испытаны 18 соединений указанных типов и выполнены контрольные расчеты нормативными методами на растяжение и срез с целью оценки их применимости для расчетов соединений данных типов.
PROBLEM OF PLATE BENDING IN THE MOMENT ASYMMETRIC THEORY OF ELASTICITY
Authors: Rogacheva Nelly , Zheglova Yulia
Published: June 2023

For a number of materials used in modern practice, calculations according to the classical theory of elasticity give incorrect results. To ensure the reliable operation of structures, there is a need for new theories. At present, of particular interest for practical applications is the asymmetric moment theory of elasticity. In the work, by the method of hypotheses, the three-dimensional equations of the moment asymmetric theory of elasticity are reduced to the equations of the theory of plates. The hypotheses of the theory of plates in the moment theory of elasticity are formulated on the basis of previously obtained our results of the reduction of three-dimensional equations to two-dimensional theories by a mathematical method. Just as in the classical theory of elasticity, the complete problem of the moment theory of plates is divided into two problems - a plane problem and a problem of plate bending. The equations of the plane problem have been obtained in many papers. The situation is different with the construction of the theory of plate bending in the moment theory of elasticity. In this work, for the first time, substantiated hypotheses are formulated and a consistent theory of plate bending is presented. A numerical calculation of the bending of a rectangular hinged plate is carried out according to the obtained applied theory. The calculation results are presented in the form of graphs.
Congenital Melanocytic Nevus: An Unusual Presentation
Authors: Wajpeyi Dr. Ketki , Hiwale Dr. Kishor , Reddy Dr. Anil
Published: June 2023

The overgrowth of melanocytes produces congenital melanocytic nevus. They are commonly present since birth, and the common terms used to describe them are called 'bathing trunk,' 'coat-sleeve,' or 'stocking naevi,' and they are usually found over thighs and back. The giant congenital nevus of size larger than twenty centimeters is highly pigmented and usually hairy. It is more commonly found in females compared to males. It is well recognized that the lesion's displeasing nature might have psychological and social ramifications, negatively affecting the patient's self-esteem, particularly females. Although congenital melanocytic nevus is mostly clinically diagnosed, the histological investigation is required to confirm the diagnosis and rule out malignant changes. The likelihood of transforming the giant nevus to malignant melanoma accounts for approximately five percent; fifty percent of melanomas develop before age two, and eighty percent develop before age seven. The risk of transformation to malignant melanoma is early in giant melanocytic nevus cases and adolescence in small and medium-sized nevi cases. Other complications like transformation to neurocutaneous melanosis consisting of the spread of melanoma to the central nervous system and leptomeninges are also dreadful. Hence, early removal is recommended. Here, we have reported a rare case of a six-year-old patient with a medium-sized nevus on their face with hairy tufts in between. On biopsy, the diagnosis was made as a junctional nevus. After which, the patient was managed with subsequent lesion excision and split skin grafting with an uneventful postoperative period. Our case report aims to report a rare case of congenital melanocytic nevus and to determine the importance of timely diagnosis and intervention. Keywords: , , , ,
Stability Indicating RP-HPLC Method for Quantitative Estimation of Lenalidomide and Its Impurities in Solid Dosage Form
Authors: Sitamahalakshmi D.S.V.N. , Bharath P. , Ramachandran D. , Ramamurty D.S.V.N.M.
Published: June 2023

The main aim and objectives of the research are to develop an effective, sensitive, economical, and simple reverse-phase HPLC method developed for determining and quantifying Lenalidomide impurities in Lenalidomide solid dosage formulations. The lack of research work and no compendial methods available for estimating this drug influenced the current research investigation to give a simple, sensitive, rapid, precise, accurate and robust gradient high-performance liquid chromatographic method for the determination and quantification of Lenalidomide and its impurities. Samples are analyzed using reverse phase (RP-HPLC) using stationary phase an Inertsil ODS-3V (150 x 4.6 mm, 3μm), and the mobile phase consists of two channels A and B. channel-A: pH 3.0 phosphate buffer and Channel-B: Acetonitrile: water (90:10 v/v) in the proportion of gradient elution. The flow rate is 1.0 mL/min. The column temperature was maintained at 40°C, and the sample cooler temperature was maintained at 5°C, injection volume of 20 μL, and wavelength of 210 nm. The developed HPLC method was validated concerning specificity, and the chromatograms were recorded for blank, placebo, standard, sample, and spiked sample solutions of Lenalidomide and its related substances. Specificity studies reveal that the peaks are well separated from each other. For precision, the results were found to be within acceptable limits. The limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantitation (LOQ) for impurity-A 0.1124 μg/mL and 0.0371μg/mL, Impurity-B 0.2247μg/mL and 0.0742μg/mL, respectively. The linearity results for Lenalidomide and all the impurities in the specified concentration range are satisfactory, with a correlation coefficient greater than 0.99. The accuracy studies were shown as % recovery for Lenalidomide and its impurities at the specification level; the results obtained were within limits. Solution stability parameter was established; standard, sample, and spiked sample solutions are stable up to 48 hrs on a bench top at the refrigerator. Filter validation parameters were established, and the filtered spiked sample solutions are compatible with both 0.45 μm PVDF & 0.45 μm Nylon filters.
Repensar la esfera pública: una contribución de los administradores en la gestión pública
Authors: Valencia-Arias Alejandro , Palacios-Moya Lucía , Gómez-Bayona Ledy , Moreno-López Gustavo , Cardona-Acevedo Sebastián
Published: June 2023

La aparición de los sistemas de información electrónicos y del Internet han influido sobre la capacidad de respuesta y funcionamiento del sistema público y en algunas funciones medulares del Estado, al tiempo que algunos cambios socioeconómicos, políticos y reglamentarios han revolucionado los instrumentos de gestión y el comportamiento de los funcionarios, haciendo necesaria la exploración de factores que direccionan los retos del administrador ante el nuevo horizonte de la administración pública.Para explorar estos factores, se llevó a cabo un análisis bibliométrico por medio de la base de datos Scopus, obteniendo un total de 548 artículos sobre la temática, revisados a partir de indicadores bibliométricos. Entre los principales resultados conseguidos, está que las tendencias en este campo se encuentran orientadas hacia la sostenibilidad pública, actitudes hacia el cambio, capital humano, cooperación, gobierno electrónico y motivación del servicio público.
EKSPLORASI TUMBUHAN HERBA BERMANFAAT OBAT OLEH MASYARAKAT TOLAKI DI DESA WATUKILA KECAMATAN LASOLO KABUPATEN KONAWE UTARA
Authors: AYU AYU RESKI WAHYUNI
Published: June 2023

The title of this research is “Exploration of Medicinal Herb Plants by the Tolaki Community in Watukila Village, Lasolo District, North Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi. This research was conducted in September 2020 in Watukila Village, Lasolo District, North Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi. The purpose of this study was to explore the types of herbaceous plants, the organs of herbaceous plants that are used as traditional medicine, and how to use and efficacy of herbaceous plants. The identification process was carried out at the Taxonomy Laboratory, Faculty of Biology Education, Halu Oleo University. The method used in this study is an exploratory and descriptive survey consisting of field surveys and interviews using a questionnaire. The results showed that there were 30 types of herbaceous plants from 20 families traditionally used as medicine. Organ leaves are most widely used as medicine with a percentage of 58%, the method used the most is boiled with a percentage of 53%.
Caracterización fenotípica y clasificación jerárquica de 73 accesiones de haba (Vicia faba L.) colectadas en Nariño
Authors: Sanchez David , Maigual Timarán Hernan , Salazar Gonzáles Claudia , Betancourth García Carlos
Published: June 2023

Contextualización: el cultivo de haba es considerado un componente importante en los sistemas campesinos de clima frío al ofrecer atributos multifuncionales [fuente de proteína, estrategia rotación, opción comercial, otros], por lo cual presenta alto arraigo en la región de Nariño [Colombia].
Vacío de conocimiento: se busca ampliar el conocimiento sobre la diversidad de esta especie para facilitar una estrategia de conservación y el desarrollo de programas de mejora.
Propósito: caracterizar fenotípicamente y clasificar 73 accesiones de haba colectadas en Nariño.
Metodología: se realizó un proceso de colecta de semillas de haba en siete municipios productores de Nariño. Las accesiones fueron sembradas en parcelas de observación y evaluadas mediante 19 descriptores cuantitativos. Los resultados se analizaron mediante correlación de Pearson y Análisis de Componentes Principales; además, se procedió a realizar una agrupación jerárquica mediante el método de Ward.
Resultados y conclusiones: se evidenció diversidad fenotípica en la colección de trabajo, además se describieron diferentes asociaciones entre descriptores que estuvieron relacionadas con dinámicas de compensación de la especie. En referencia al análisis multivariado, se generaron cuatro grupos con características particulares que pueden explorarse para fines de conservación, detección de materiales con características superiores o para mejora genética del cultivo de haba.
When gender matters: The role of women in mergers and acquisitions
Authors: Tiveron Benedetta , Mantovani Guido Max , Moro Andrea
Published: June 2023

The paper investigates the impact that female directors have on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals’ initiation with a negative binomial regression analysis on 250 companies in Europe in the decade 2009–2018. Results show that the addition of a female director increases the number of bid initiations by 12.86 percent, an outcome in contrast with the extant literature, according to which female presence would decrease the number of acquisitions to mitigate male CEO overconfidence (Levi et al., 2014). Moreover, after introducing an interaction term between female share on boards and the single countries, it was found that the magnitude and sign of female impact on firms’ acquisitive behavior vary according to the nation in which the firm is located. Results indicate that female directors bring relevant changes in boardroom’s dynamics, which are then reflected in the company’s M&A activity.
Effect of Learning Independence on Arabic Learning Achievement at SDI Terpadu Al-Khairaat Yogyakarta
Authors: Ikhwan Nur Rois  , Almaulidia Sarah
Published: June 2023

Learning achievement determines the achievement of a learning objective. One of the factors that affect student achievement is learning independence. Learning independence is one of the important aspects for individuals to regulate their learning process. However, learning Arabic, carried out online, showed low student achievement. Hence, this study aimed to determine the relationship and influence of learning independence on student achievement. The study was conducted at SDI Terpadu Al-Khairat Yogyakarta in February 2022 with a population of 69. The sampling technique uses simple random sampling with a total of 59 students. The data collection instrument uses questionnaires for self-reliance in learning with 3 aspects: emotional, behavioural, and value independence. The number of questionnaire items is 34, consisting of 31 items declared valid and reliable. Based on the linearity results, it shows a significance of 0.602 > 0.05, which can be concluded that there is a linear relationship, while based on the normality test, the data is not normally distributed. The results of the hypothesis test showed a significance level of 0.344 > 0.05, so it can be concluded that learning independence has no significant influence on learning achievement. The effect of learning independence on learning prevalence was 1.6%, while other factors influenced 98.4%.
Some types of composed operators with coupled coincidence points theorems on multiplicative partial cone metric spaces over Banach algebras and applications
Authors: -Ghaffar H. Abd El , Almassri S. S. Solieman , Faried Nashat , Bakr Sahar Mohamed Ali Abou
Published: June 2023

in this manuscript,we depict the concept of composed operators and then
establish the existence and uniqueness of coupled coincidence points of
such contractions and other related mappings in the abstract framework
of multiplicative cone metric space over Banach algebra with
multiplicative algebra solid cone regardless of its normality property.
Further, we give illustrative examples to demonstrate the validity of
our results proved herein, Eventually, we introduce an application of
non-linear integral equations for the existence of a unique solution to
support our results. In doing so, we show that some prvious results are
consequences of our main presentd results.
Trend analysis and prediction of temperature change in the continental, Thailand
Authors: Phumkokrux Nutthakarn
Published: June 2023

Diurnal Temperature Range (DTR) is one of global warming indicator which
using only daily minimum temperature (TMin) and daily maximum temperature
(TMax) for calculation. The study aims 1) to analyse trend of TMax, TMin and
DTR over the early period of 21st century (1987 - 2020) and 2) to forecast
and analyse trend of TMax, TMin and DTR over the mid and late period of 21st
century (2021 - 2040 and 2041-2100) using MIROC5 (rcp85) model, cooperated
with EQM Statistical downscaling method. TMax, TMin, and and DTR trends of
all periods were investigated by Mann Kendall Trend Test and Sen?s slope,
then presented in the form of spatial maps. The most of TMax and TMin trends
for all season and all regions tended to be increasing from year by year
with the large increasing of changing in Northern and Northeast region
especially in Winter, except for the last period which had a large
increasing in Summer. However, DTR trends were quietly fluctuated with the
large decreasing of changing in Eastern and Southern part, but the trends
become to increase in the last period. A large DTR decreasing of changing
usually occurred in Winter and Rainy season. The TMax and TMin of all
periods were expanding year by year and leading the DTR decreased in the
first and second period, however, a changing of TMax and TMin rate leaded
DTR increasing for the last period. It is a good signal for heat transfer
performance which can help the earth cooling in night time.
Architectural and urban ambiences system in oasis space: Case of Tolga
Authors: Fayçal Houimli , Djamel Alkama
Published: June 2023

Assessing an architectural or urban ambiance remains an uncertainty in the
absence of a scale for its measurement and its design. The research,
specifically conducted in an oasian space, aims to innovate a pragmatic tool
of evaluation and application for the conception of the architectural and
urban ambiance perceived on the limits of the places? senses and identity.
The investigations, which took place on vernacular sites of great Oasian
identity in Tolga, are a collection of subjects? drawings. The ambiance, as
a system of a great complexity whose value exceeds the sum of its
components, is treated through the verbalization of Kevin Lynch?s mind map
and the entropy of Claude Shannon?s communication theory. The analysis
checked the periodicity of the appearance, the meanings of the natural
identity indicators and those of the built frame on the subjects? drawings.
The syntax diagram, result of this research, forms a pragmatic vernacular
reference tool for measuring and evaluating the architectural and urban
ambiance in oasian space. It is a scale of natural environment, architecture
and urban planning indicators, constituting an orientation table for the
conception of the oasian city of today and tomorrow.
Tourism development and water pollution in national parks in Serbia: Interrelations and perspectives
Authors: Brankov Jovana
Published: June 2023

Water resources are an important tourist value of national parks (NPs) in
Serbia. The richness and significance of hydrographic resources are not
only represented in the river network and its hydropower potential, but also
in the recreational values and rare natural features of these phenomena. As
a particular user of natural resources, tourism modifies water resources
into something memorable, reachable to visitors, ?nd most often with
elements of attractiveness and curiosity. This research offers insight into
the possibilities for the development of water tourism in selected NPs in
Serbia from the perspective of the water quality of the most important
hydrological resources. Based on the use of the water pollution index (WPI),
the pollution level of the Drina River (Tara NP) and the Danube River
(Djerdap NP) has been calculated. The results indicated different degrees of
pollution and mostly organic pollution, which is a limiting factor for a
large number of tourist and recreational activities. The findings of this
study have important implications for the future policies of NPs in the
sphere of natural resource management and therefore the development of water
tourism.
No more mr. NIS guy: Investigating corrosive capital in the Serbian energy industry
Authors: Ben Reade
Published: June 2023

This paper examines the question: what does corrosive capital mean, and what
enables it in Serbia? Through the design of an analytical framework and
robust literature review, this paper adds value to an understudied topic in
International Political Economy by giving rigidity to a term that is
generally used as an ostensive buzzword. This paper deter-mines that
projects are corrosive to the extent that they benefit elites at the
public's expense. Corrosive elements can exist in both a project?s
preliminary phases and post-completion. This paper hypothesizes that
corrosive elements are introduced to projects via both domestic and foreign
elites. This paper applies its framework to an analysis of Serbia?s infamous
2008 omnibus energy agreement with Russia (the Naftna Industrija Srbije
(NIS) deal). This paper finds the NIS deal contained a plethora of corrosive
elements (political, legal, ethical, economic, ecological) that are still
consequential, even today. These elements appear at different points in the
NIS deal?s life-cycle. Each element generates additional corrosive elements.
The positively reinforcing nature of corrosive capital suggests that
upstream action can possibly avert devastating consequences, but only when
critical, elite actors can be identified and controlled. This paper peels
back a layer of existing knowledge surrounding corrosive capital and state
capture. It demonstrates that synergistic cooperation between foreign and
domestic elites infects projects with corrosive elements that generate
reverberating corrosive consequences. Like a cancer, corrosiveness spreads
horizontally (across social, political, and economic spaces) and vertically
(overtime). Prevention is preferable to mitigation.
Effect of the monetary policy in the United States on the international share of the U.S. Dollar: 1914-1945
Authors: Wang Li , Zhang Ronghua
Published: June 2023

The United States Dollar (USD) replacement of the sterling as the dominant currency is not only the result of the ?invisible hand?, but also the ?visible hand?. This study analyzes the effect of the monetary policy in the United States (U.S.) on the international share of the USD from 1914 to 1945 using the Bayesian technique, to estimate the time-varying parameter vector autoregressive (TVP-VAR) model. The study posits two main findings. First, the time-point impulse response shows that the increase in the U.S. interest rate results in an increase in the international share of the USD, implying that this increase has an expansion effect on the USD, and the effect has no time-varying characteristics. Second, the equal time interval impulse response shows that the effect of the monetary policy on the share of the USD is greater in the short-term.
Evaluation of Sedation Levels Using SedLine During Intravenous Sedation for Dental Procedures: A Case-Series Study
Authors: Miyake Kota , Higuchi Hitoshi , Miyake Saki , Nishioka Yukiko , Fujimoto Maki , Kurita Erika , Kawase Akiko , Wakasugi Yuka , Miyawaki Takuya
Published: June 2023

The Patient State Index (PSI) is the numerical value of anesthesia depth as measured using a SedLine Sedation Monitor (Masimo Corporation). In this pilot study, we evaluated PSI values captured during intravenous (IV) moderate sedation for dental treatment. During the dental treatment, a dental anesthesiologist maintained the Modified Observer's Assessment of Alertness/Sedation (MOAA/S) score at 3 to 4 by adjusting the administration of midazolam and propofol while PSI values were recorded. The mean (SD) and median (25th percentile, 75th percentile) PSI values during dental treatment under IV moderate sedation were 72.7 (13.6) and 75 (65, 85), respectively.
Successful Premedication With Sublingual Midazolam Using a Suction Toothbrush
Authors: Hirokawa Jun , Kimata Naomi
Published: June 2023

Premedication is often used to reduce the stress associated with anesthesia-related procedures. However, in some cases, patients may not cooperate with medication delivery because of significant fear and anxiety. We report a case of an uncooperative patient with severe intellectual disabilities who was successfully premedicated with the unique technique of sublingual midazolam administration using a suction toothbrush. The 38-year-old male patient was planned to receive dental treatment under deep intravenous sedation (IVS), but he refused both intravenous cannulation and mask induction. Preanesthetic medication delivery using other routes was attempted but not accepted. As the patient tolerated toothbrushing, we used repeated practice with sublingual water administration through the toothbrush's suction hole to gradually desensitize the patient. Using that same method, sublingual midazolam was administered as a successful premedication to allow placement of a face mask for inhalational induction without distress and completion of the dental treatment under IVS. For patients who refuse other premedication routes, sublingual administration during toothbrushing with a suction toothbrush may provide a successful alternative.
PREDICTIVE ASSESSMENT OF DIESEL FUEL QUALITY BASED ON WAVELET TRANSFORMATIONS
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Shpak Oksana , Velykiy Nazariy ,   Lviv State University of Life Safety
Published: June 2023

The principle of device operation for determining the quality control of diesel fuel is considered, which helps to investigate the spectral characteristics of diesel fuel. Basic wavelet transformations are given. IR spectroscopy of diesel fuel from different producing countries was carried out, and determination of the cetane number through wavelet coefficients and determining conclusion diesel fuel quality were performed.
Stratifying breast cancer patients by baseline risk of cardiotoxic complications linked to chemotherapy
Authors: Tlegenova Zhenisgul , Balmagambetova Saule , Zholdin Bekbolat , Kurmanalina Gulnara , Talipova Iliada , Koyshybaev Arip , Nurmanova Dinara , Sultanbekova Gulmira , Baspayeva Mira , Madinova Saule , Kubenova Kulparshan , Urazova Ainel
Published: June 2023

A majority of modern antitumor pharmaceuticals are accompanied by cardiotoxicity. The study aims to present practical approaches to stratifying the baseline risk of antitumor therapies' cardiotoxicity in patients newly diagnosed with breast cancer started on anthracyclines and/or trastuzumab.

Material and methods: Stratifying the risks of antitumor therapy was carried out according to the European Society of Cardiology recommendations. A therapist examined all patients for existing cardiovascular diseases and risk factors detection. The blood levels of glucose, cholesterol, creatinine, cardiac troponin I, and brain natriuretic peptide were determined. Electrocardiography and echocardiography with an assessment of the myocardium global longitudinal strain were performed.

Results: In total, 128 breast cancer patients with a mean age of 54.3±11.0 years were included in the study. Of them, 84.4% had tumor stages I and II, and 21.1% were HER2-positive. Chronic heart failure and ischemic heart disease were detected in 2.3%.  Among the risk factors, the most common were arterial hypertension (51.6%), obesity (29.7%), age 65-70 years (18%), significant smoking history (15.6%), and diabetes mellitus (11.7%). Elevated cardiac troponin I and brain natriuretic peptide baseline levels were present in 5.5% and 7.0% of patients, respectively. To a high-risk group for cardiotoxic complications, 7.8% were allocated, 35.7% were assigned to the moderate-risk group, and 54.7% had low risk. High/very high and moderate-risk patients (43.5%) were referred to a cardiologist. Cardioprotective treatment was started immediately in high/very high-risk patients.

Conclusion: All revealed differences between the cardiovascular risk groups were related to age, cardiovascular system condition, and the severity of comorbid pathologies. The baseline stratification of patients into risk groups is a crucial step in preventing the cardiotoxicity of anticancer therapy. Comprehensive assessing the patient's condition before and during chemotherapy allows for avoiding the development of fatal cardiovascular complications in at-risk patients.
The Influence of Price, Promotion, and Service Quality on Interest in Private Tutoring
Authors:   Sebelas Maret University, Suryatnu Alfandi Ovi Adam , Wardani Dewi Kusuma , Octoria Dini
Published: June 2023

Tutoring plays an important role, especially for the development of student learning because not only the knowledge obtained at school but also student learning motivation. Even though currently the National Examination is abolished, students still have learning needs both classically in class and independently through tutoring. This study aims to find out and analyze the effect of price, promotion, service quality in the interest of following private tutoring both partially and simultaneously. This research is a quantitative research method with a population of 802 students in class XI at four private high schools in Central Java, Surakarta namely Regina Pacis High School, Al Abidin Bilingual Boarding School High School, Muhammadiyah High School Kottabarat Special Program, and Al Islam 1 Surakarta High School. The sampling technique use proportionate random sampling. Collect data use questionnaires and analysis of the data use is multiple linear regression analysis.
Perceptions Of Villagers On Environmental Development Of Rural China In The Context Of Rapid Urbanization
Authors: Zhao Xiaolei , Shen Shuo , Teng Haiying , Zhang Shuping , Wang Renqing
Published: June 2023

. In the context of rapid urbanization, pollution and ecological degradation problems have frequently shown up and influenced environmental sustainability of rural China in the past decades. The rural residents have begun to pay attention to local environment protection, and researchers have been taking public perceptions into regional planning. However, comprehensive studies on the perceptions of villagers on rural environment development still remain less.  This research carried out a face-to-face questionnaire investigation of 187 villages and ten residents from each village at a nationwide scale of China. The investigated village committee managers and residents were interviewed by asking the questions including the existing environmental problems, the targets of rural environment development, the ways to achieve these targets and the willingness to pay for pollution control. The results showed that household waste pollution, air pollution and pesticides pollution etc. are top concerned problems. A big proportion (65%) of the interviewed residents chose “environment with good quality for health” as their preferred living environment. While, more than half of the interviewed village managers took “green villages with sustainable agriculture” as their village development targets. And more than 50% of the interviewed residents advocated to increase the forest coverage rate to mitigate the degeneration of rural ecosystem services. As well, most residents strongly support rural green development and are willing to pay for pollution control. Our findings may provide new insights into rural environment development and rural revitalization in the context of rapid urbanization.
CO2 Exchange Of Seedlings Of Rhizophora Apiculata Bl. In Artificial And Natural Mangrove Forests Of Southern Vietnam
Authors: Zhirenko Nikolay G. , Nguyen Van Thinh , Kurbatova J. A.
Published: June 2023

Mangrove forests are an important part of tropical coastal ecosystems. Until recently, these forests were intensively exterminated. Currently, the issue of mangrove conservation is being discussed at a number of symposiums due to their significant role in reducing the effects of greenhouse gas emissions. However, there has recently been uncertainty in estimation of CO2 fluxes in mangrove forests due to a lack of field research.

 The results of studies of photosynthesis at the leaf level in-situ in seedlings of Rhizophora apiculata Blume, 1827 of both natural and artificial origin are presented. The studies were carried out on a mangrove plantation growing in Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, which is 50 kilometres from Ho Chi Minh City (South Vietnam). CO2 gas exchange during photosynthesis was measured using a gas analysing system called the LI-6800 (USA).

 Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) is the main factor affecting the photosynthesis of the studied seedlings. Artificial seedlings that were grown in open areas had higher productivity and greater photosynthetic rates. It has been determined that the measured photosynthesis are scattered over three clearly marked zones, which correspond to the measurements of photosynthesis made in the pre-noon, noon and afternoon hours. The water reserves used up before noon were not fully replenished in the afternoon by the seedlings. Based on the results obtained, it has been suggested that the main inhibitory factor affecting the photosynthesis of R. apiculata (if PAR is not taken into account) is a violation of the water balance of the leaves.The optimum air temperature for photosynthesis processes in seedlings is (35 ± 2) °C. The intensity of photosynthesis also increases with an increase in the concentration of CO2 in the air. The increases of photosynthesis continue until the concentration of CO2 reaches ~1000 µmol·mol-1 and then do not increase. We associate this circumstance with the maximum possibilities of the photosynthetic apparatus of the leaf of the studied plant.

 The obtained research results will contribute to a better theoretical understanding of the productivity of plants of this species in the respective ecosystems, and will also allow us to move from photosynthesis at the leaf level to photosynthesis at the planting level. The work’s mathematical models can be used to model changes in R. apiculata photosynthesis from the point of view of climate change.
Quantifying Land Use Change Dynamics In Agrotourism Destinations: A Case Study From Venda Nova Do Imigrante, Brazil
Authors: Méndez-Quintero Juan David , Fonseca Charles Oliveira , Nero Marcelo Antonio , Lobo Carlos Fernando Ferreira , Ribeiro Sónia Maria Carvalho
Published: June 2023

Agrotourism is one of the main economic activities in the municipality of Venda Nova do Imigrante, located in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The objective of this research was to analyse the landscape changes generated by this economic activity. The methodology’s development through a stratified random selection, the thematic quality of the maps from the MAPBIOMAS platform was assessed. A confusion matrix was produced, and the kappa coefficient was calculated. Landscape metrics, Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI) from Instagram and Flickr Social Networks, satellite images and free Brazilian databases were used, along with the use of open source GIS software to analyse changes use and cover of land in the municipality generated over a period of 30 years and its relationship with agrotourism. In the results, it was obtained that the thematic quality of maps from the MAPBIOMAS platform was acceptable, the analysis of VGI in social networks was identified agrotourism farms located mainly in the south-east area of Venda Nova do Imigrante, the analysis of changes in land use and cover showed that the city had an increase in urban area around the Federal Highway BR-262 that cuts through the city and rural areas, as well as in the agrotourism farms evaluated, there was an increase in agricultural areas and planted forests.
Effect Of Land-Use Changes On Landscape Fragmentation: The Case Of Ramallah Area In Central Palestine
Authors: Muhsen Mohammad , Hammad Ahmad Abu , Elhannani Mustapha
Published: June 2023

The urban sprawl of cities periphery is one of such changes that has led to drastic land-use changes, which resulted in landscape fragmentation. The objective of this study is to understand the process of landscape fragmentation because of urban expansion; identifying the most influential drivers that have changed the land-use. To achieve the objectives due to changes in land use, a study had conducted in Ramallah area of Palestine. The study utilized Fragstat software to quantify the landscape changes with regard to its pattern and structure through a number of indices, also using Geographic Information System tool to draw up different landscape parcels spatially with its characteristics.

 The spatial analysis carried out on the land-use change used the 1997 and 2017 aerial photos to quantify the landscape fragmentation, which included a variety of land-uses. Over 52% of the study area underwent noticeable urbanization process, resulting in appreciable landscape changes to the area, especially after 1993. The statistical analysis of the landscape fragmentation revealed significant changes in land-use during the period from 1997 to 2017; the green landscape has been fragmented at a large scale by increasing the number of landscape patches (from 71 to 148 patches). As a result, there was an obvious reduction in agricultural lands, such as olive groves and grassland. At the same time, the urban surface areas increased from 654 patches in 1997 to 2019 patches in 2017. These results indicate that the landscape has become more fragmented due to geopolitical and socio-economic drivers since mid-1995 after Oslo accord.
Assessment Of Air Pollution And Its Association With Population Health: Geo-Statistical Evidence From Pakistan
Authors: Fatima Munazza , Butt Ibtisam , Nasar-u-Minallah Muhammad , Atta Asad , Cheng Gong
Published: June 2023

Human health is harmed by air pollution. The objective of this research was to show that air pollution in Pakistan is getting worse and is negatively impacting people’s health. IQ Air and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation provided the data for this descriptive research. Monthly data of PM2.5 μg/m³ from ten different localities across Pakistan are used to show spatial distribution through the geospatial technique of interpolation. The findings show that two third of the country has high PM2.5 concentration, with Lahore as the most polluted city. In Pakistan, solid fuel use has decreased, leading to a decline in associated mortality and morbidity. However, there have been significant increases in PM2.5 and ozone levels, resulting in a rise in the country’s overall health burden caused by air pollution. Furthermore, the number of deaths attributed to air pollution has also increased since 1990.  A total of 57% of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 40% of lower respiratory infections, 36% of ischemic stroke, 35% of ischemic heart diseases, 32% of lung cancer, 25% of diabetes, and 20% of neonatal outcomes are directly attributed to air pollution in Pakistan. The main contributors to air pollution are population growth, growing motorization, and unsustainable energy usage. The main challenges due to air pollution control and monitoring in Pakistan include a lack of awareness, poor policy creation and implementation, the use of improper fuel, rising energy demands, and an absence of pollution monitoring stations in most cities. Therefore, there is a need for a robust air pollution monitoring system, increased public awareness, and the implementation of clean and sustainable policies to regulate this environmental health issue.
PREPARASI DAN KARAKTERISASI SIFAT OPTIK ION EUROPIUM (EU2O3) DIDOPING DALAM SISTEM GELAS BORON TRIOKSIDA (B2O3)
Authors: Silitonga Adri Ely Erien , Rajagukguk Juniastel
Published: June 2023

Karakterisasi sistem gelas boron trioxide yang didoping oleh ion aktif  Europium (Eu3+) telah dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode Melt-Quenching. Komposisi gelas boron trioxide yang dibuat mengikuti rumus kimia 60B2O3 – 20TeO2 – 10Na2O – 10Gd2O3 (% mol) kemurnian diatas 99%. Pengujian sifat fisis gelas dilakukan dengan metode Archimedes. Pengujian sifat struktur gelas menggunakan X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) dan Fourier-transformed infrared (FTIR). Pengujian sifat optik gelas menggunakan spektrofotometer UV-Vis. Hasil XRD menunjukkan gelas yang dibuat memiliki struktur amorf. Hasil FTIR menyatakan pita serapan yang terjadi pada daerah semua sampel gelas boron trioxide mengalami penurunan tampang lintang pita serapan pada panjang gelombang 2100nm, namun terjadi penurunan yang signifikan pada sampel BTNGEu2.0 yaitu  sejauh 51 dari 93 arb.units. Perubahan penurunan signifikan tidak tampak pada panjang gelombang 2100nm pada sampel BTNG dan cenderung menurun secara normal hingga panjang gelombang 2500nm sejauh 81 dari 93 arb.units. Sampel BTNGEu2.0 memiliki intensitas absorbsi yang paling rendah pada panjang gelombang 2100nm yaitu sebesar 51 arb units, sedangkan pada sampel BTNGEu0.5memiliki peak intensitas absorsi paling tinggi pada panjang gelombang 1950 nm yaitu sebesar  104 arb.units.Kata Kunci : gelas, sifat fisis, sifat struktur, sifat optik