bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Biosocial and disease conditions are associated with good quality of life among older adults in rural eastern Nepal: Findings from a cross-sectional study
Authors: Yadav Uday Narayan , Thapa Tarka Bahadur , Mistry Sabuj Kanti , Ghimire Saruna , Yadav Krishna Kumar , Boateng Godfred O. , O’Callaghan Cathy 
Published: November 2020

Background
The ageing population in most low-and middle-income countries is accompanied by an increased risk of non-communicable diseases culminating in a poor quality of life (QOL). However, the factors accelerating this poor QOL have not been fully examined in Nepal. Therefore, this study examined the factors associated with the QOL of older adults residing in the rural setting of Nepal.

Methods
Data from a previous cross-sectional study conducted among older adults between January and April 2018 in in rural Nepal was used in this study. The analytical sample included 794 older adults aged ≥60 years, selected by a multi-stage cluster sampling approach. QOL was measured using the Older People’s Quality of Life tool; dichotomized as poor and good QOL. Other measures used included age, gender, ethnicity, religion, marital status, physical activity, and chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and depression. The factors associated with QOL were examined using mixed-effects logistic regression.

Results
Seven in ten respondents (70.4%) reported a poor QOL. At the bivariate level, increasing age, unemployment, intake of alcohol, lack of physical activity as well as osteoarthritis, COPD and depression were significantly associated with a lower likelihood of a good QOL. The adjusted model showed that older age (AOR = 0.50, 95% CI: 0.28–0.90), the Christian religion (AOR = 0.38, 95% CI: 0.20–0.70), and of an Indigenous (AOR: 0.25; 95% CI: 0.14–0.47), Dalit (AOR: 0.23; 95% CI: 0.10–0.56), and Madheshi (AOR: 0.29; 95% CI: 0.14–0.60) ethnic background were associated with lower odds of good QOL. However, higher income of >NRs 10,000 (AOR = 3.34, 95% CI: 1.43–3.99), daily physical activity (AOR: 3.33; 95% CI: 2.55–4.34), and the absence of osteoarthritis (AOR: 1.9; 95% CI: 1.09–3.49) and depression (AOR: 3.34; 95% CI: 2.14–5.22) were associated with higher odds of good QOL.

Conclusion
The findings of this study reinforce the need of improving QOL of older adults through implementing programs aimed at addressing the identified biosocial and disease conditions that catalyse poor QOL in this older population residing in rural parts of Nepal.
Kids’ Atlas application to Learn about Geography and Maps
Authors: Aljojo Nahla , Ameen Banjar  , Mashael Khayyat  , Basma Alharbi  , Areej Alshutayri  , Amani Jamal  , Azida Zainol  , Dana Waggas  , Ghydaa Saleh  , Rahaf Alshehri  , Shoroug Aljuaid  
Published: November 2020

Geography is the study of local and spatial variations in physical and human events on Earth. Studies of the world's geography have grown together with human developments and revolutions. Atlases often present geographic features and boundaries of areas; an atlas is a compilation of different Earth maps or Earth regions, such as the Middle East, and the continents of Asia, and North America. Most teachers still use classical methods of teaching. Geographical concepts and map-reading skills are the most common aspects of learning that early-stage students find challenging. Hence, the objective of this application is to develop a geography application for children between the ages of 9 and 12 years that would allow them to learn maps. Nowadays, smartphones and mobile apps are drawing closer to becoming acceptable learning tools. To facilitate this, Kids’ Atlas is an android application, the main purpose of which is to help children to learn easily and test their knowledge. The application improves learning through entertainment by adding technologies that will help children to learning geography. It captures their attention to learn by visualizing objects and allows them to interact more effectively than traditional methods teaching by visualizing the 3D items. The application intends to improve the individual’s ability to understand by providing a training section containing simple quizzes, listening/voice recognition capability, and it has the ability to search for a country by voice recognition and zooming for searched country. The methodology involves a set of software development phases, beginning with the planning; analyze data, design, implementation, testing and maintenance phases. The result of this project is a geography learning application that assists children to enjoy learning geography. The result has shown positive indicators that improve children’s ability and knowledge of geography. Learning geography also becomes enjoyable; encouraging and motivating children to continue learning. This project contributes to the growth of education in early childhood, which is essential to shape the nation for the future. Therefore, this project is significant and relevant, as it contributes to the knowledge society for Saudi Arabia.
Introduction Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
Authors: Koshy Joel Mathew 
Published: November 2020

An introduction to AES algorithm, the algorithm design and features of AES.
AES stands forAdvanced Encryption Standard.The more popular and widely adopted symmetric encryption algorithm likely to be encountered nowadays is the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). It is found at least six time faster than triple DES. A replacement for DES was needed as its key size was too small. With increasing computing power, it was considered vulnerable against exhaustive key search attack.
INDICATORS OFTHYROID FUNCTIONOF WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE, LIVING ON THE ECOLOGICALLY UNFAVORABLE TERRITORIES OF ARAL SEA REGION OF KAZAKHSTAN.
Authors: Serikbayeva Aigul , Tauesheva Zauresh , Kultanov Berikbay , Turmukhambetova Anar A. , Dosmagambetova Raushan S. , Shcherbakova Lilia V. , Rymar Oksana D. 
Published: November 2020

Background:The Aral crisis consider as one of the largest ecological catastrophes on the planet. TheKazakhstan part of the Aral Sea regiondeclared an environmental disaster zone. The constantly changing unfavorable environmental situation contributed to higher number of thyroid pathology and initiates the study of this problem in women of reproductive age in the AralSea area.Aims:To study thyroid function in women of reproductive age living in ecologically unfavorable territories of Kazakhstan part of the Aral Sea region.Materials and methods:The survey was conducted within scientific and technical program: “Integrated approaches in managing the health status of the population of the Aral Sea region” 2014–2016 years, performed by Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The study was cross-sectional, observational, uncontrolled and multicenter.Study included the representative sample of 2205 women of reproductive age from 18 to 49 years old living in the Aral Sea region.The levels ofTSH,FT4and AntiTPOweredetermined by the laboratory of collective use of KSMU on the Evolis Robotized System using“Tiroid-ELISA-TTG,0.23-3.4µIU/ml”, “Thyroid–ELISAfreeT4,10-23.2pmol/l”,“Tiroid ELISA – atTPO,<30EDU/ml”testsystems.Results:A huge number of women from environmental disadvantaged areas of the Kazakhstan part of the Aral Sea region have TSH values exceeding reference of 3.4 μI/ml.The frequency of SH was 0.2%;0.9%,0.2% in the different study areas at TTG values≥10.0 μIU/ml and freeT4 from 10to23.2 pmol/l. The frequency of MH was 2.4%;2.7%,2.5% in the studied areas at TSH values ≥10.0μIU/ml and FreeT4<10.0 pmol/l, Thus, the data obtained on the prevalence of reduced thyroid function in women living in the studied areas of the Aral Sea ecological disaster can be considered as comparative. About3%of women of reproductive age neededon replacement therapy for hypothyroidism. Thelargest number of women with elevated AT-TPO identified in the zone of the ecological crisis. Almost same number of women with hypothyroidism was revealed among AT-TPO hosts in all studied zones.Conclusions:Women of reproductive age living in ecologically unfavorable territories havea high, comparable frequency of manifest hypothyroidism in the three studied zones of the Kazakhstan part of the Aral Sea region of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Responsiveness of millenial (generation Y) to social media recruitment campaigns: evidence from Pakistan
Authors: Chandani Seema , Bashir Adnan , Ahmed Afaq Kazi 
Published: November 2020

The utilization of social media has expanded rapidly in the 21st century; the majority of people use social media and social networking sites (SNSs) especially millennial “Generation Y” (born between 1980 to 1994 and now 26 to 40 years old). The purpose of the study is to observe the responsiveness of Millennial (Generation Y) to social media recruitment campaign in Pakistan. The research involves the dependent variable as recruitment and selection of generation Y and four independent variables as perceived costs, perceived risks, perceived opportunities, and perceived benefits. Survey sent to 150 respondents, out of which 106 being received. The data gathered was tested by using the SPSS for descriptive statistics, standard deviations, Correlation, regression analysis was done to check the relationship between dependent and independent variables. The results of the first objective revealed that the utilization of social networking in recruitment is inexpensive for many companies, the outcomes of the second variable indicated that when using social media, the human resource professionals gather consistent information for all candidates making fair and speedy hiring, to analyze the third objective, the outcomes have shown that there are numerous risks associated while using social networking sites and lastly when testing the fourth objective observed that various organizations don't have job portal page for recruitment of Millennial (Generation Y) and majority candidates use LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter for job searching. The study concluded that appropriate utilization of social networking sites in recruitment and selection of Millennial (Generation Y) provides excess to more extensive pool of candidates, is cost effective, faster and practical for organizations. They take benefit by utilizing social networking sites for recruitment campaigns yet the quality and competency of candidates not compromised however the candidate’s information privacy risk need mitigation.
Relationship between food industries maturity and quality certification
Authors: Estorilio Carla C. A. , Franzosi Bessa Lígia de Oliveira 
Published: November 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyze the PDP (Product Development Process) maturity level in the food industry to identify the compatibility status of their quality certification and their maturity level.Design/methodology/approach: A bibliographical review was conducted about product development, maturity process, and Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI). An adapted method from CMMI was used, which allows evaluating the level of maturity, through a semi-structured questionnaire. The questionnaires were applied in five companies of this industry and then, an analysis of the information obtained in each company was carried out and compared, aiming to understand the sector maturity.Findings: After conducting the interviews in each company, the median of each group of questions was calculated, according to the methodology described. Data collected from this sector show consistency between certification time and maturity level. Research limitations/implications: Due to the low number of respondents, this data cannot be generalized to this sector, being considered only an indication of the situation of the food industry located in Curitiba region. Practical implications: This study shows the relationship between the maturity level of food industry and ISO 9001 quality certification. The study shows that for the company to obtain an ISO certification, it must have been at least maturity level 2, highlighting, as well, the main deficiencies of this sector. Originality/value: The original value is to show the relationship between the maturity level of food industry and ISO 9001 quality certification.
The Gaze in the Mirror: Human Self and the Myth of Dionysus in Plotinus
Authors: Vassilopoulou Panayiota 
Published: November 2020

AbstractAt the core of Plotinus’ exploration of human selfhood, lies a reference to the myth of Dionysus-Zagreus and his mirror, one of the toys the Titans used to seduce the young Dionysus (iv.3[27].12). In interpreting the myth within this context, the mirror has been invariably regarded by scholars as a symbol for matter, an external surface on which the soul is projected and becomes embodied as a human individual by dispersing in the material depths. This paper challenges this established view and advances a new interpretation of Plotinus’ allusion to the myth and its philosophical significance. It argues that the mirror is not a symbol for matter, but rather a symbol for the soul itself, for its power to transform itself and retain its identity in the process of becoming a human individual. The function of the mirror is thus both deceptive and protective. While the desire that the soul, deceived by the mirror, feels for its own image guides it to leave behind its original condition and unity, it is this same desire that keeps the soul within itself: protected by the Dionysian mirror, even the most dispersed soul cannot desire anything other than what it takes to be itself, hence rather than disappearing in the radical alterity of matter, soul reaffirms its identity as an individual human self.
Are In-Person Shareholder Meetings Outdated? The Value of Implicit Communication
Authors: Iwasaki Masaki 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, many Asian countries have allowed virtual shareholder meetings. These meetings can not only prevent the spread of infection but also lower companies’ costs and facilitate shareholders’ participation. However, in virtual meetings, shareholders may lose a significant portion of implicit communication—communication through nonverbal elements—with management and other shareholders, a factor which has not been fully recognized as a benefit of in-person meetings. If this benefit is not sizable, then making a shareholder meeting non-mandatory is reasonable, whether in-person or virtual, because the other benefits of these meetings are not significant. However, some evidence shows that the benefit of implicit communication may be important for shareholders in many cases. If virtual meetings cannot sufficiently realize this benefit through virtual reality, it would generally be desirable to use them as a complimentary tool for in-person meetings, not as a substitute.
Convergence analysis for double phase obstacle problems with multivalued convection term
Authors: Zeng Shengda , Bai Yunru , Gasiński Leszek , Winkert Patrick 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
In the present paper, we introduce a family of the approximating problems corresponding to an elliptic obstacle problem with a double phase phenomena and a multivalued reaction convection term. Denoting by 𝓢 the solution set of the obstacle problem and by 𝓢
n
the solution sets of approximating problems, we prove the following convergence relation

∅
≠
w
-

lim sup

n
→
∞

S

n

=
s
-

lim sup

n
→
∞

S

n

⊂

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,

$$\begin{array}{}
\displaystyle
\emptyset\neq w\text{-}\limsup\limits_{n\to\infty}{\mathcal S}_n=s\text{-}\limsup\limits_{n\to\infty}{\mathcal S}_n\subset \mathcal S,
\end{array}$$

where w-lim sup
n→∞ 𝓢
n
and s-lim sup
n→∞ 𝓢
n
denote the weak and the strong Kuratowski upper limit of 𝓢
n
, respectively.
Concentration results for a magnetic Schrödinger-Poisson system with critical growth
Authors: Liu Jingjing , Ji Chao 
Published: November 2020

AbstractThis paper is concerned with the following nonlinear magnetic Schrödinger-Poisson type equation(ϵi∇−A(x))2u+V(x)u+ϵ−2(|x|−1∗|u|2)u=f(|u|2)u+|u|4uin R3,u∈H1(R3,C),$$\begin{array}{} \displaystyle \left\{ \begin{aligned} &\Big(\frac{\epsilon}{i}\nabla-A(x)\Big)^{2}u+V(x)u+\epsilon^{-2}(\vert x\vert^{-1}\ast \vert u\vert^{2})u=f(|u|^{2})u+\vert u\vert^{4}u \quad \hbox{in }\mathbb{R}^3,\\ &u\in H^{1}(\mathbb{R}^{3}, \mathbb{C}), \end{aligned} \right. \end{array}$$whereϵ> 0,V: ℝ3→ ℝ andA: ℝ3→ ℝ3are continuous potentials,f: ℝ → ℝ is a subcritical nonlinear term and is only continuous. Under a local assumption on the potentialV, we use variational methods, penalization technique and Ljusternick-Schnirelmann theory to prove multiplicity and concentration of nontrivial solutions forϵ> 0 small.
Knowledge and Voluntary Injustice in the Hippias Minor
Authors: Hannan Natalie 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Plato’s Hippias Minor proposes a thesis that I call the Superiority of the Voluntary Wrongdoer (SVW), which states that the person doing something wrong voluntarily is better than the person doing it wrong involuntarily. This claim has long unsettled scholars, who have tried to determine whether Socrates is serious about SVW or disavows it. The primary strategy among interpreters is to appeal to Socrates’ prior commitment to the “Socratic paradox” that no one does injustice voluntarily; with the Socratic paradox in the background, it is argued, we can better understand how Socrates treats SVW. In this paper, I aim to show that the Hippias Minor points us towards a different understanding of SVW and the Socratic paradox, with implications for their role both in the dialogue and in Plato’s philosophy as a whole. My first step towards this understanding is to consider the distinctive methodology of the Hippias Minor. Socrates’ attitude towards his and Hippias’ arguments is characterized by πλάνη, or wavering; I argue that this wavering shows that Socrates wants to determine how he might accommodate what is compelling about both his and Hippias’ positions, rather than choosing one over the other. To that end, I look more closely at what each interlocutor proposes in the dialogue, concluding that many of their primary commitments are shared by both interlocutors and do not contradict. We do not, then, need to throw out SVW, and we can grasp the true role of the Socratic paradox: it is not axiomatic but a conditional conclusion of the dialogue, and Socrates’ attempt to reconcile SVW with Hippias’ arguments provides reasons and motivation for accepting it. Accordingly, we cannot assume that the Socratic paradox will be in place, and we should look for some indication in the Hippias Minor as to why it could hold. I argue that the dialogue provides a framework for doing so, by taking steps towards a new understanding of knowledge (epistēmē) that can support the Socratic paradox. These moves put the Hippias Minor in the position of beginning to examine and develop key ideas in Plato’s ethics and epistemology.
Auf dem Weg zu einem Völkerbund: Yanaihara Tadaos Kritik an der japanischen Kolonialpolitik auf Taiwan
Authors: Hofer-Uji Fabienne 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
With the abolition of martial law in 1987 and the following democratization process, Taiwan’s four mayor ethnic groups (si da zuqun) began to develop an ethnic identity as well as a collective sense of identity. These emerging identities were though not just a mere product of the post-war era, but had been constituted by the crucible of Japanese colonial rule (1895–1945).
Many Han-Chinese in Taiwan conceived the Qing-Dynasty’s cession of Taiwan to Japan in 1895 as a betrayal. As they didn’t receive equal treatment with Japanese during the ensuing fifty years of Japanese rule, many Han Taiwanese felt neither belonging to China nor to Japan. Caught in this field of tension between China and Japan, Taiwanese intellectuals started to draw attention to their “special situation” and engaged in a “national movement” (minzoku undô).
In respect to the struggle for identity of these intellectuals, a discussion of Yanaihara Tadao’s work is very instructive. As professor for colonial studies at Tokyo Imperial University (1920–1937), he compiled the detailed study Taiwan under Japanese Imperialism. The critical and comprehensive approach adopted made it a fundamental source for postcolonial research on Japanese rule in Taiwan, as well as the “national movement”. Based on Yanaihara’s study on Taiwan, this article shows the impact Japanese colonial policy had on Taiwanese livelihood, thus explaining the reasons for the formation of the Taiwanese “national movement”. By comparing Yanaihara’s colonial criticism and alternative with the claims of the proponents of the “national movement”, and the affirmation of Taiwan’s current multicultural identity, this article illuminates parallels between Yanaihara and Taiwanese identity in both past and present day Taiwan.
Kooperative Erschließung und Digitalisierung als Dienstleistung für historische Forschungsprojekte und digitale Editionen
Authors: Kunze Petra 
Published: November 2020

Zusammenfassung
Die Bewahrung des kulturellen Erbes ist weit mehr als eine pure Image-Digitalisierung. In Thüringen verfolgt man seit vielen Jahren einen ganzheitlichen Ansatz über Bibliotheksgrenzen hinweg. Gemeinsame Projekte ganz unterschiedlicher Art mit Archiven, Museen sowie weiterer Kultur- und Wissenseinrichtungen ermöglichen der Wissenschaft und interessierten Öffentlichkeit neue digitale, zeit- und ortsunabhängige Zugänge zu verschiedenen Sammlungen und Zeugnissen des Landes.
Financing Universal Basic Income: Eliminating Poverty and Bolstering the Middle Class While Addressing Inequality, Economic Rents, and Climate Change
Authors: Riedl Drew 
Published: November 2020

AbstractUniversal Basic Income (UBI) can serve as a beneficial public policy to reduce poverty and inequality, yet a great challenge is how to fund it. This article offers a roadmap for fully funding UBI in a manner that: eliminates poverty; bolsters the middle-class; eliminates the stigma and government bureaucracy of social welfare programs; reduces ever-expanding inequality; initiates a path to meeting climate change goals; reduces speculation; and increases fairness and opportunity in the tax code. As stand-alone policies, these revenue proposals are valuable correctives in their own right. If the entire package of UBI and funding sources were in effect, society (and American capitalism) would be on a more stable, equitable, and environmentally sustainable footing.
Pneumatic tube transportation of urine samples
Authors: Andersen Eline Sandvig , Brandslund Ivan 
Published: November 2020

Abstract

Objectives
Pneumatic tube transportation of samples is an effective way of reducing turn-around-time, but evidence of the effect of pneumatic tube transportation on urine samples is lacking. We thus wished to investigate the effect of pneumatic tube transportation on various components in urine, in order to determine if pneumatic tube transportation of these samples is feasible.

Methods
One-hundred fresh urine samples were collected in outpatient clinics and partitioned with one partition being carried by courier to the laboratory, while the other was sent by pneumatic tube system (Tempus600). Both partitions were then analysed for soluble components and particles, and the resulting mean difference and limits of agreement were calculated.

Results
Albumin, urea nitrogen, creatinine, protein and squamous epithelial cells were unaffected by transportation in the Tempus600 system, while bacteria, renal tubular epithelial cells, white blood cells and red blood cells were affected and potassium and sodium may have been affected.

Conclusions
Though pneumatic tube transportation did affect some of the investigated components, in most cases the changes induced were clinically acceptable, and hence samples could be safely transported by the Tempus600 pneumatic tube system. For bacteria, white blood cells and red blood cells local quality demands will determine if pneumatic tube transportation is appropriate.