bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The effect of L-carnitine in Tris egg yolk-based diluent on the quality of Pasundan bull semen preserved in chilled condition
Authors: Darussalam I. , Arifiantini R. I. , Supriatna I. , Rasad R. S. D. 
Published: October 2020

The study was conducted to investigatethe effect of L-Carnitine supplementation in Tris-eggyolk (TEY) diluents to optimize the quality of Pasundan bull liquid semen. Semen samples were collected from three Pasundan bulls (6 – 7 years old)usinganartificial vagina. Semen samples were evaluated macroscopically and microscopically, semen having ≥70% progressive motility, ≥500×106ml-1 sperm concentration and ≤ 20% sperm abnormalities were divided into 5 equal part. Each part wasdiluted with TEYand supplemented with0 mM(control), 1 mM, 2 mM, 3 mM and 4 mM L-Carnitine. Liquidsemen was storedat5°C.Sperm motility was evaluated every 12 h objectively using Computer Asissted Sperm Analysis (CASA) until progressive motilityreached 40%. The best diluent was demonstratedby progressive motility (PM)by TEY supplemented with 1 mM L-Carnitine(43.08±0.49%) that remained up to 108 h compared tothecontrol group (43.63±0.70%) that remained up to 72 h (P<0.05). In conclusion, 1 mM L-Carnitine in TEY was the best concentration for preservation of Pasundan bull semen stored in the liquid form.
A quality improvement project for managing hypocalcemia after pediatric total thyroidectomy
Authors: Gonsalves Rob , Jamshidi Ramin , Newbern Dorothee , Shaibi Gabriel , Olson Micah , Chawla Reeti , Gnagi Sharon H. , Oatman Oliver J. 
Published: October 2020

Abstract

Objectives
Hypocalcemia following total thyroidectomy (TT) is relatively common. It may result in significant morbidity, prolonged hospital stay, and increased costs. Treatment with intravenous (IV) calcium gluconate may also carry significant risks. In pediatrics, management consensus guidelines are lacking.

Methods
At Phoenix Children’s Hospital, a team of pediatric endocrinologists, surgeons and otolaryngologists developed a clinical pathway for patients undergoing TT. It was a Quality Improvement (QI) project with the primary aim of decreasing IV calcium gluconate use from a baseline of 68% to less than 40% over 15 months. Secondary aims included reducing hypocalcemia and length of hospitalization. Interventions included sending weekly pathway reminder emails, starting pre-operative calcium, and pathway implementation into the electronic health record.

Results
Twenty-seven patients underwent TT over 15 months. IV calcium gluconate use dropped to 48%. Hypocalcemia and length of hospitalization were 96% and 52.7 h (range 21.1–115.7) respectively. Pathway adherence improved after targeted interventions. Eleven (73%) of the 15 patients whose post-operative parathyroid hormone (PTH) nadir was below 15 pg/mL required IV calcium gluconate vs. two (17%) out of 12 with levels above this threshold.

Conclusions
Standardizing care allowed for objective outcome analysis. We learned that post-operative serum PTH level was the main risk factor for requiring IV calcium gluconate. Implementing the pathway as a QI project allows for revisions based on outcomes, ultimately resulting in a pathway that best utilizes our infrastructure to optimize care. Other pediatric institutions may face similar challenges and can potentially learn from our experience.
Generalized Picone inequalities and their applications to (p,q)-Laplace equations
Authors: Bobkov Vladimir , Tanaka Mieko 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
We obtain a generalization of the Picone inequality which, in combination with the classical Picone inequality, appears to be useful for problems with the

(
p
,
q
)

(p,q)

-Laplace-type operators. With its help, as well as with the help of several other known generalized Picone inequalities, we provide some nontrivial facts on the existence and nonexistence of positive solutions to the zero Dirichlet problem for the equation

−

Δ

p

u
−

Δ

q

u
=

f

μ

(
x
,
u
,
∇
u
)

-\hspace{-0.25em}{\text{&#x0394;}}_{p}u-{\text{&#x0394;}}_{q}u={f}_{\mu }(x,u,\nabla u)

in a bounded domain

Ω

⊂

ℝ

N

\text{&#x03A9;}\hspace{0.25em}\subset {{\mathbb{R}}}^{N}

under certain assumptions on the nonlinearity and with a special attention to the resonance case

f

μ

(
x
,
u
,
∇
u
)
=

λ

1

(
p
)
|
u

|

p
−
2

u
+
μ
|
u

|

q
−
2

u

{f}_{\mu }(x,u,\nabla u)={\lambda }_{1}(p)|u{|}^{p-2}u+\mu |u{|}^{q-2}u

, where

λ

1

(
p
)

{\lambda }_{1}(p)

is the first eigenvalue of the p-Laplacian.
Cross-sections of 45Sc(n, 2n)44m,gSc reaction from the reaction threshold to 20 MeV
Authors: Luo J. , Liu R. , Jiang L. , Liu Z. , Sun G. , Ge S. 
Published: October 2020

Summary
Cross sections of 45Sc(n, 2n)44m,g Sc reactions and their isomeric cross section ratios σ
m
/σ
g have been measured at three neutron energies between 13.5 and 14.8 MeV using the activation technique. The pure cross section of the groundstate was then obtained by utilizing the absolute cross section of the metastable state and analysis methods of residual nuclear decay. The monoenergetic neutron beam was produced via the 3H(d, n)4He reaction. The cross sections were also estimated with the TALYS-1.2 nuclear model code using different level density options, at neutron energies varying from the reaction threshold to 20 MeV. Results are also discussed and compared with some corresponding values found in the literature.
Preventing Photomorbidity in Long-Term Multi-color Fluorescence Imaging of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and S. pombe
Authors: Schmidt Gregor W , Cuny Andreas P , Rudolf Fabian 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
Time-lapse imaging of live cells using multiple fluorescent reporters is an essential tool to study molecular processes in single cells. However, exposure to even moderate doses of visible excitation light can disturb cellular physiology and alter the quantitative behavior of the cells under study. Here, we set out to develop guidelines to avoid the confounding effects of excitation light in multi-color long-term imaging. We use widefield fluorescence microscopy to measure the effect of the administered excitation light on growth rate (here called photomorbidity) in yeast. We find that photomorbidity is determined by the cumulative light dose at each wavelength, but independent of the way excitation light is applied. Importantly, photomorbidity possesses a threshold light dose below which no effect is detectable (NOEL). We found, that the suitability of fluorescent proteins for live-cell imaging at the respective excitation light NOEL is equally determined by the cellular autofluorescence and the fluorescent protein brightness. Last, we show that photomorbidity of multiple wavelengths is additive and imaging conditions absent of photomorbidity can be predicted. Our findings enable researchers to find imaging conditions with minimal impact on physiology and can provide framework for how to approach photomorbidity in other organisms.
A felnőttkori krónikus köhögés ellátása a mindennapi gyakorlatban
Authors: Szalai Zsuzsanna 
Published: October 2020

Absztrakt:
A köhögés miatt orvoshoz forduló betegek száma jelentős. A krónikus köhögés –
amely definíció szerint 8 hétnél hosszabb ideig tart, és amelynek hátterében nem
igazolható sem kóros radiológiai elváltozás, sem külső inhalatív ártalom,
például dohányzás – leggyakoribb okai a felső légúti köhögés szindróma, az
asztma, a refluxbetegség és a gyógyszer (ACE-gátló)-mellékhatás. A szerző a
közleményben összefoglalja a kórképekkel kapcsolatos legújabb szakmai
ajánlásokat, az oki kezelést, és rövid kitekintést nyújt a tünetei kezelés
lehetőségeire. Orv Hetil. 2020; 161(40): 1707–1710.
The Impact of Alcohol Consumption on Academic Success and Athletic Identity in Collegiate Student-Athletes
Authors: Arnold Zoe 
Published: October 2020

Upon entering college in the United States, students are exposed to alcohol and, relatedly, the potentially dangerous experiences and effects that come with consuming alcohol. This is especially true for collegiate student-athletes, who have been found to have the highest consumption rate among student groups on campus. The purpose of the study was to understand the relationship between how student-athletes at a focus university, a Division I member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, experience alcohol consumption, how their consumption affects their academic grade point average (GPA), and how athletic identity plays a role in their experiences. While the research focuses on this one university, the findings are congruent with similar studies which focused on other colleges and/or the American college experience as a whole. Due to the large number of student-athletes in collegiate athletics, understanding and examining the correlation between alcohol consumption and the effect it has on academic success can be beneficial for multiple entities within a college dynamic. Survey data was collected from current student-athletes at a mid-sized Division I college in the Midwestern region of the United States. From this data, chi-square analysis showed that female student-athletes had statistically higher GPA than males, and a substantial sum of overall participants binge-drank during their last drinking occasion, and on both game and non-game days. A majority of respondents identify more with being a full-time athlete than being a full-time student. Results provide validity to past research studies, and allow for understanding to why student-athletes are at a higher risk of binge drinking. Practical implications and limitations are noted. Suggestions for future research include a larger sample from a variety of different universities, and understanding motivations between specific sports for academic success and alcohol consumption.
Keywords: alcohol consumption, identity, gender, sport, culture, academics
THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGIES OF THE INDUSTRY 4.0 ON INCREASE OF PRODUCTIVITY AND TRANSFORMATION OF INNOVATIVE BEHAVIOR OF THE INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES
Authors: Trachuk A. V. , Linder N. V. 
Published: October 2020

Paper is devoted to interrelation research between investments in technology of the fourth industrial revolution, patterns of innovative behavior and productivity of the Russian industrial companies. Research is conducted on the basis of data of 576 industrial companies (874 respondents).At the first investigation phase it is confirmed that technologies of the industry have the greatest impact on increase of productivity and transformation of industrial production 4.0: robotics, Internet of things, additive production, big data and analytics, cybersecurity. Besides, effects of introduction of technologies of the fourth industrial revolution are defined: financial, valuable, operational, innovative and technological development.At the second investigation phase the interrelation analysis between investments is carried out to technologies of the industry 4.0, patterns of innovative behavior and productivity of the industrial companies with use of the modified CDM model. The received empirical results have shown that investments of the industrial companies in technology of the fourth industrial revolution increase productivity with elasticity 0,28 for high-tech industries; 0,21 – for the middle-technology, and 0,14 – for low-technology.Investments in innovative activity have elasticity range from 0,04 (for low volumes of investments in new technologies) to 0,17 (at the high volumes of investments); the relations between investments in an innovation and growth of productivity aren't linear and have stable positive relation only after a certain critical mass of investments in new technologies is reached. Considerable influence on interrelation of investments in innovations and productivity is rendered by the characteristic of branch in which the company works: the firms working in high-tech industries, not only put in new technologies, innovative activity more, but also have more high efficiency caused by scientific researches and development; the companies of low-technology branches have negative elasticity of investments in innovations and productivity that is connected with influence of effect of unprofitability of investments into innovations (appropriability effect), that is the additional profit on investment isn't essential.
RISKS OF SUSTAINING THE CURRENT MODEL OF COAL COMBUSTION PRODUCT UTILIZATION ON RUSSIAN THERMAL POWER PLANTS
Authors: Zolotova I. Yu. 
Published: October 2020

To assess the probability and potential scale of risks associated with sustaining the current model of coal combustion product (CCP) utilization on Russian thermal power plants.This study adopts a qualitative approach. A panel comprising twenty experts was formed. Experts cores were derived using the Saaty paired comparison matrix.The results of the study indicate that environmental, social and technological risks are among the most significant. The largest scale of effects can be expected from the potential increase in the negative effects from coal ash landfill to ground waters and the distribution of small-sized ash-slag particles as a source of air pollution.Previous studies in Russia have largely dealt with technical aspects of CCP recycling or their potential application areas. However, the issues of the potential aftermath of low CCP utilization volume in Russia have not been properly assessed in prior research.
STRATEGIC SUSTAINABILITY OF INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES: АPPROACHES TO UNDERSTANDING AND RISK ANALYSIS
Authors: Kuznetsova M. O. 
Published: October 2020

The article analyzes approaches to the strategic sustainable development of industrial organizations. Based on the review of Russian and foreign literature, three approaches to the strategic sustainable development of industrial organizations were identified: process, system and time approaches.Based on the analysis of annual reports of Russian industrial organizations, it was possible to identify and systematize the risks that affect the strategic stability of Russian industrial organizations. Among the identified risks, the following risk groups are identified: country risks, legal risks, industry risks, foreign economic risks, market risks, production and technological risks, financial risks, reputational risks, environmental risks, information risks, social risks and strategic risks.As a result of correlation and regression analysis, the most significant risks affecting the achievement of strategic goals of Russian industrial organizations were identified. These include: country risks, industry risks, and strategic risks. The obtained regression model allows us to predict the degree of achievement of strategic goals of Russian industrial organizations under the influence of various risks.
CHROMATOGRAPHIC SPECTRA RETENTION OF VOLATILE COMPONENTS IN THE EQUILIBRIUM VAPOR PHASE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS ”EUCALYPTUS VIMINALISE LABILL”, ”MELISSA OFFICINALIS L.”, ”SOPHORA JAPONICAL L.”
Authors: Onuchak L.A. , Arutyunov Yu.I. , Maskaeva E.A. , Ermakova N.V. , Kurkina A.V. 
Published: October 2020

Gas chromatographic investigation of headspace of starting materials of herbal origin of Melissa (Melissa oﬃcinalis L.), manna gum (Eucalyptus viminalise Labill) and Chinese scholar tree (Sophora Japonical L.) is carriediout. For light constituents retention indices IiT on capillary column withpolydimethylsiloxane stationary phase in the mode of linear programming oftemperature and relative areas of peaks Ai;отн are determined. It is establishedithat gas chromatographic spectrum (complex of values IiT and Ai;отн) oflight constituents of headspace has a speciﬁc character and may serve as acharacteristics of authenticity of starting materials of herbal origin.
KORAI INTERVENCIÓ EGY KUTATÁS TÜKRÉBEN
Authors: Laoues-Czimbalmos Nóra , Mercsné Konyári Anita , Bíró Melinda , Müller Anetta 
Published: October 2020

Napjainkban egyre növekszik a sajátos nevelési igényű (SNI) gyermekek száma, melyek új kihívásokat jelentenek a szülőknek és pedagógusoknak egyaránt. Fontos tehát ennek a tématerületnek a kutatása a szülők és a szakemberek oldaláról vizsgálva. 2019 év elején Hajdú-Bihar és Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg megyében kérdőíves kutatást végeztünk a korai intervenció témakörben. Az online és papír alapú kérdőíveket szülők (N=103) és szakemberek (N=106) (óvodapedagógus, gyógypedagógus, konduktor, stb), összesen 209 kérdőívet dolgoztunk fel. Az adatgyűjtés név nélkül történt és a részvétel önkéntes volt. A kérdőívben lévő adatok feldolgozása után Excel táblázat segítségével és SPSS 21.0 statisztikai programmal elemeztük a kapott eredményeket. Az eredmények azt mutatják, hogy mind a szülők (76,7%), mind a szakemberek (71,7%) úgy vélik, hogy az SNI gyermekek fejlődését teljes mértékben vagy nagyon befolyásolta az integrálás, azaz pozitívan értékelték. Az ép gyermekek szülei elfogadják az integrációt, a különböző színtereken ( a válaszadók óvodában 43,7%-a, az iskolában 37,9%-a, a játszótéren 67%-a teljes mértékben elfogadja az ép gyermekével együtt jár sajátos nevelési igényű gyermek is).
Modeling the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Communities: Some Considerations
Authors: Lavoie Josée , Romanescu Razvan G. , Katz Alan , Nickel Nathan 
Published: October 2020

Objectives: This article articulates the complexity of modeling in First Nations, Metis, and Inuit contexts by providing the results of a modeling exercise completed at the request of the First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba.
Methods: We developed a model using the impact of a previous pandemic (the 2009 H1N1) to generate estimates.
Results: The lack of readily available data has resulted in a model that assumes homogeneity of communities in terms of health status, behaviour, and infrastructure limitations. While homogeneity may be a reasonable assumption for province-wide planning, First Nation communities and Tribal Councils require more precise information in order to plan effectively. Metis and urban Inuit communities, in contrast, have access to much less information, making the role of Indigenous organizations mandated to serve the needs of these populations that much more difficult.
Conclusion: For many years, Indigenous organizations have advocated for the need to have access to current and precise data to meet their needs. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates the importance of timely and accurate community-based data to support pandemic responses.
Pengukuran dan Mitigasi Risiko Pada Pembiayaan Murabahah (Studi Kasus : BMT XYZ Surabaya)
Authors: Ivantri Madha Adi , Septiarini Dina Fitrisia 
Published: October 2020

This study aimed to find out how much the risk and how is mitigation strategy of murabahah financing risk in BMT XYZ Surabaya. This study used qualitative research. Financing risk measuring use Value at Risk (VaR) approach and use historical data of murabahah financing period in 2012.The result shows that expected loss period in December reached Rp5.888.790,00. Unexpected Loss such as VaR at confidence lavel 99%period in December reached Rp179.147.340,00. Capital that should be provided to anticipate unexpected loss called by Economic Capital. Economic Capital period in December 2012 based on VaR confidence level 99% reached Rp173.258.550,00.Mitigation strategy of murabahah financing risk in BMT XYZ Surabaya classified into two kinds, they are proactive risk strategy and reactive risk strategy. Proactive risk strategy performed by analyzing the character, financial capability, and collateral of prospective customer. Reactive risk strategy performed by silaturahim approach, rescheduling andrestructuring, and last withdrawal guarantees.This research suggests that there are several actions to mitigate credit risk that need to be added BMT XYZ Surabaya such as: 1. Implementation measurement financing risk using VaR approach, 2. Analyze capital and condition of prospective borrower, and 3. Implementation reconditioning to recovery financing problems.
Makna Keberkahan Rezeki Bagi Pengusaha Laundry Muslim (Studi Kasus di Lavender Laundry di Gubeng Kertajaya Surabaya)
Authors: Aditya Pradipta , Herianingrum Sri 
Published: October 2020

This descriptive study aims for describe the blessing in earning got by the laundry entrepreneur. There are four guidance that can be use to describe it. In addition, this study also describe the justified muamalah in Islam and the meaning of blessing in earning. The method used for collecting data was In-depth interview with the main informant and other informant that related with this study. Main informant in this research was the owner of Lavende Laundry. The result from this research showed that the blessing in earning can be earned by appy the religious theaching. Laundry entrepreneur got their blessed earning by applying the muamalah accordance to Islam. In the end, that blessed earning and muamalah brings in sincerity.
Manajemen Risiko Likuiditas di BMT ABC Jawa Timur
Authors: Susilo Satria Agus , Septiarini Dina Fitrisia 
Published: October 2020

The purpose of this research is to find out whether the liquidity risk management applied by BMT ABC Jawa Timur. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. Unit of analysis is liquidity risk management applied by BMT ABC Jawa Timur. Data processing techniques in this research based on Miles and Huberman.Research results can be concluded that BMT ABC Jawa Timur in performing riskidentification use historic approach and emerge a pattern of yearly cycles and mapping the cash flow. Liquidity risk categorized in third quadrant with low frequency occurs and give severe impact while the risk is come. Risk mitigation focused in preventive action in order to avoid liquidity risk and develop contingency plan. BMT ABC Jawa Timur performing monitoring and controlling of liquidity risk, are supported by technology and come along with held an appointment regularly with all employees discuss about financial condition inBMT.
Methylene Blue Is an Effective Disclosing Agent for Identifying Bacterial Biofilms on Orthopaedic Implants
Authors: Shaw Jeremy D. , Brodke Darrel S. , Williams Dustin L. , Ashton Nicholas N. 
Published: October 2020

Background:
Bacterial biofilms pose a challenge in treating implant-associated infections. Biofilms provide bacteria with protection against antimicrobial agents and the immune response and often are invisible to the naked eye. As a biofilm-disclosing agent, methylene blue (MB) has shown promise, but lacks rigorous in vitro evaluation. The purposes of the present study were to assess MB as a biofilm-disclosing agent in vitro for common biofilm-forming organisms and to determine performance characteristics across implant materials and healthy tissue types.

Methods:

Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 27853) biofilms were grown on culture for 2 days in CDC biofilm reactors on titanium, cobalt chromium, polyethylene, and polyether ether ketone (PEEK) coupons. Biofilms were stained with MB solutions of either 0.005% or 0.01% and then were washed with normal saline solution. Digital photographs were obtained to compare the visual sensitivity of the blue dye at these dilutions. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was performed to confirm the absence or presence of biofilm on MB-stained areas. Uninoculated controls were also assessed. Healthy adult sheep tissues were also stained to determine the staining characteristics of the host tissue. ImageJ was used to determine the relative blue intensity of stained implants and tissues compared with standard curves.

Results:

S. aureus and P. aeruginosa biofilms stained avidly on titanium, cobalt chromium, polyethylene, and PEEK coupons. There was visible dose-dependent staining based on dye concentration. MB was visible only where biofilms were present as confirmed by SEM. MB did not stain uninoculated controls. Articular cartilage and meniscus demonstrated appreciable staining; bone, tendon, muscle, nerve, and fat did not. Bacterial biofilms demonstrated both dose-dependent and species-specific staining.

Conclusions:
MB is an effective disclosing agent for S. aureus and P. aeruginosa biofilms in vitro. MB did not stain implant materials, nor did it stain most healthy tissues in vitro. MB may allow surgeons to see biofilms and may allow for enhanced debridement once visualized.