bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Plant Oil-based Nanoemulsions: Preparation and Efficacy for Hair Treatment
Authors: Rodrigues Lívia Gonçalves Ferreira , Alves de Carvalho Juliana Falcão , dos Santos Cerqueira Pinto Cristal , Santos Elisabete Pereira , Mansur Claudia Regina Elias 
Published: October 2020

Background::The use of polymers in hair care products is widespread, and silicones in particular, are extensively used in cosmetic formulations. In addition, plant oils can also be used for hair treatment.Objective:n the present work, oil-in-water (O/W) nanoemulsions were prepared to repair chemical damage to human hair samples, to investigate the combined use of a silicone polyether copolymer (surfactant) that has a branch composed of poly(ethylene oxide) in its chains, and two types of plant oils: coconut and ojon oil.Materials and Methods::Surfactant-oil-water formulations were obtained by ultrasonic processing. The nanoemulsions were then applied to human hair strands previously damaged with sodium hydroxide, to compare the treated strands with untreated ones. The efficacy of the formulations was investigated by scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis and mechanical tests.Results and Discussion::Stables nanoemulsions were obtained with average size of the dispersed droplets up to 400 nm. The micrographs suggest that the action mechanism of the nanoemulsions depends not only on the type of plant oil used and on size of the droplets dispersed in the system, but also on the type of hair that receives the treatment. The thermal analysis showed that the use of nanoemulsion changed the temperature of keratin interconversion to higher values, which can make hair fibers more resistant to heat. Hair resistance was improved when comparing virgin samples to the damaged ones.Conclusion::The nanoemulsions were efficient in the treatment of the hair samples, which showed a significant improvement in their mechanical properties.
Hepatoprotective Evidence of Hydroxytyrosol Against Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver in Animal Models
Authors: Quetglas-Llabrés Maria M. , Reynés-Capó Clara , Monserrat-Mesquida Margalida , Sureda Antoni 
Published: October 2020

Background:
Non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD) is a metabolic disorder characterized by an excessive accumulation of fat in hepatocytes. It is a condition directly related to being overweight and is considered as a manifestation of metabolic syndrome. The progressive increase in its incidence due to the global increase in obesity, together with the absence of effective pharmacological treatment, makes it necessary to find new strategies to reduce or reverse its development and progression. In this sense, natural compounds can be potential targets for their remarkable biological activity and low toxicity. Hydroxytyrosol (HT) is a phenolic compound mainly found in olive oil and in olive leaves with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular properties, among others.

Objective:
This document analyses the available information on the potential beneficial effects of the administration of HT against NAFLD.

Results:
Studies with animal models have shown promising results by reducing the degree of steatosis, oxidative stress, inflammation, and improving liver function. The effects of HT derive from its direct antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, but also from regulating the activity of various signalling pathways.

Conclusion:
The consumption of HT, preferably associated with virgin olive oil, combined with an adequate diet and a healthy lifestyle, may be a strategy to consider preventing or reversing liver steatosis. However, well-designed clinical trials are still necessary to determine their real usefulness in human patients.
COVID-19 Pandemic: Care for Indian Cancer Patients
Authors: Kumar Sandeep 
Published: October 2020

Background:
Current COVID-19 pandemic poses a significant health crisis caused by SARSCoV-
2 coronavirus around the globe, including India. Patients with cancer, especially those who underwent
treatment, may have a higher risk of getting sicker with COVID-19 disease. Medical care facilities
aim to provide proper treatment to cancer patients while minimizing the possibilities of COVID-19
transmission.

Objective:
The perspective article summarizes practical recommendations and perspective answers to all difficulties so that
we can better treat and care for cancer patients.

Method:
The literature search includes recent publications and guidelines/recommendation of the central institutes of India.

Results:
Social distancing, guidelines, rescheduling the treatment of stable patients, nutritional care and telecommunication
are some of the containment measures that can be applied in clinical practice in cancer management in COVID-19
pandemic.

Conclusion:
With these interventions discussed above, we can reduce the impact of this pandemic and deliver the best care
to cancer patients.
Sul ruolo dell’ente nel contrasto alla corruzione: un moderno Atlante
Authors: Roscini-Vitali Riccardo , D’Acquarone Vittore 
Published: October 2020

Lo scritto analizza il ruolo assegnato dal legislatore all’ente nella lotta alla corruzione, dedicando particolare attenzione alla previsione contenuta nel comma 5-bis dell’art. 25 (concussione, induzione indebita a dare o promettere utilità e corruzione) d. lgs. 8 giugno 2001, n. 231. Di questa disposizione si segnalano le criticità applicative di natura pratica e le loro principali cause, tra cui la crescente tendenza a sovraccaricare l’ente di oneri cooperativi non sufficientemente ricompensati, che, anche secondo una lettura costituzionalmente orientata, dovrebbero, quanto meno, essere egualmente ripartiti con le autorità pubbliche. La soluzione prospettata è quella raccomandata dal vertice G20 di Los Cabos (Messico) del 17 giugno 2012: elaborare un framework di riferimento chiaro e concreto che disciplini esattamente i presupposti, i termini e i vantaggi della cooperazione dell’ente nelle indagini dell’autorità giudiziaria, sì da garantire un equilibrato e accettabile bilanciamento tra efficienza preventivo-repressiva ed esigenze di libertà per l’ente e all’interno dell’ente.
Sistem Administrasi Desa Mendiro Kecamatan Ngrambe Kabupaten Ngawi berbasis Web
Authors: Rahmawati Annisa Dwi , Fatmawati Azizah 
Published: October 2020

Administrasi merupakan suatu kegiatan pengelolaan, pengumpulan dan pelaporan data yang berupa pembukuan, ketik mengetik, pemaparan agenda dan surat-menyurat. Proses pembuatan surat menyurat yang masih manual merupakan salah satu permasalahan yang ada dalam instansi pemerintahan desa. Pembuatan surat dengan menggunakan aplikasi Microsoft Office memiliki beberapa kelemahan seperti tenaga perangkat desa yang tidak semua mempunyai kemampuan dalam pembuatan surat menyurat. Hal itu akan berakibat format surat berubah-ubah sesuai dengan kemampuan tenaga perangkat desa yang membuat, serta berdampak pada ketidakakuratan pencatatan data surat yang ada. Selain itu dibandingkan dengan tenaga administrasi yang lain, pada umumnya kemampuan IT tenaga perangkat desa masih dibawah rata-rata. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengambangkan sistem administrasi desa di Desa Mendiro. Adapun metode yang digunakan adalah SDLC (System Development Life Cycle) dengan pendekatan waterfall. Tahapan dari metode tersebut meliputi perencanaan sistem, analisis sistem, perancangan sistem, implementasi sistem, dan pemeliharaan sistem. Pembangunan sistem administrasi desa ini menggunakan beberapa bahasa dan plugin, serta menggunakan framework codeigniter. Hasil yang diharapkan dari penelitian ini berupa sistem administrasi desa berbasis web yang dapat mengatasi masalah di instansi pemerintahan desa yang masih manual, terutama dalam pembuatan surat menyurat, perekapan, dan pembuatan laporan surat, serta dapat mempercepat pencarian data yang ada.
La interpretación musical
Authors: Gasparini Diana Inés , Martínez Gabriela 
Published: October 2020

Nuestra propuesta se centra en abordar, desde la interpretación, contenidos de las diferentes asignaturas curriculares del Bachillerato de Bellas Artes que confluyan, a modo de síntesis, en puestas en acto de competencias comunicativas y que éstas mismas puedan transformarse en “contenidos aplicados”, concretos y entendibles. La interpretación se enfoca entonces como una experiencia donde se concentran distintos saberes. Mediante la vivencia de ella, se pretende generar nuevos espacios de integración y divulgación que favorezcan a la construcción cognitiva.
Muhammadiyah Final Year Students' Perceptions of Cadre Education
Authors: Khasanah Binti Anisaul , Nurmitasari Nurmitasari , Astuti Robia 
Published: October 2020

The purpose of this study was to explain the perceptions of the final year students of FKIP UMPRI towards Muhammadiyah and as a material for evaluating the advancement of Muhammadiyah cadre education methods within the university scope. This analysis is categorized as a descriptive study with a survey method. The research subjects during this study were all final year students in the 2019-2020 academic years from five study programs in FKIP UMPRI. The data analysis technique in this study was the following subsequent steps: (1) determining the score; (2) confirming the category; (3) creating the evaluation results using the program Excel Microsoft 2010. The results of this study are the perceptions of UMPRI final year students towards Muhammadiyah at the amount of antipathy to Muhammadiyah by 7%, the level of neutrality towards Muhammadiyah by 38%, the level of sympathy for Muhammadiyah by 35%, and also the level of Muhammadiyah cadres by 20%.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menjelaskan persepsi mahasiswa tingkat akhir FKIP (Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan) UMPRI (Universitas Muhammadiyah Pringsewu Lampung) terhadap Muhammadiyah dan sebagai bahan evaluasi kemajuan metode pendidikan kader Muhammadiyah di lingkungan universitas. Analisis penelitian ini metode deskriptif dengan metode survei, subjek penelitian selama penelitian ini adalah seluruh mahasiswa tingkat akhir tahun akademik 2019-2020 dari lima prodi di FKIP UMPRI. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini: (1) menentukan skor; (2) mengkonfirmasikan kategori; (3) Membuat hasil evaluasi dengan menggunakan program Excel Microsoft 2010. Hasil penelitian ini adalah persepsi mahasiswa tahun akhir UMPRI terhadap Muhammadiyah yaitu tingkat antipati terhadap Muhammadiyah sebesar 7%, tingkat netralitas terhadap Muhammadiyah sebesar 38%, tingkat simpati terhadap Muhammadiyah sebesar 35%, demikian pula tingkat kader Muhammadiyah sebesar 20%.
As liminares nas ações possessórias coletivas : estudos de dois casos pautados nas características do pragmatismo legal identificadas por Margarida Lacombe Camargo
Authors: Pinheiro Taissa , Sodré Marcelo Gomes 
Published: October 2020

O presente artigo se destina a analisar o cabimento da liminar prevista no art. 562 do Código de Processo Civil no âmbito das ações possessorias coletivas. O enfrentamento da questão será realizado à luz das principais características do pensamento pragamatista identificadas por Margarida Lacombe Camargo, quais sejam, instrumentalismo, consequencialismo, antifundacionalismo, contextualismo e interdisciplinariedade. A metodologia incorpora também a análise dos casos práticos da comunidade Vila Soma, localizada no município de Sumaré – SP e da comunidade do Córrego do Bispo, localizada na zona norte da capital de São Paulo.
Palavras-chave: Ações possessórias coletivas. Liminares. Pragmatismo.
Evaluation of a multipump air pistol as a method for euthanizing young dairy goat kids
Authors: Hempstead Melissa N. , Fowler Jennifer L. , Shearer Jan K. , Plummer Paul J. 
Published: October 2020

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To assess the extent of damage to the skull and brain of cadaveric dairy goat kids caused by a .22-caliber, 16-g pellet fired from a multipump air pistol at various power levels.

SAMPLE
Cadavers of 8 male and 7 female dairy goat kids ≤ 5 days old.

PROCEDURES
Each cadaver was positioned in sternal recumbency with the head and neck extended on a straw bale. A multipump air pistol was held with the barrel perpendicular to and 2.5 cm from the head at the intersection of 2 imaginary lines that extended from the lateral canthus of each eye to the middle of the contralateral ear base and fired at half (5 pumps; n = 2), intermediate (7 pumps; 2), or full (10 pumps; 11) power. The head and neck were removed from the carcass for CT imaging and gross sectioning to determine the location of the pellet and extent of damage caused to the skull and brain.

RESULTS
The pellet successfully penetrated the skull of all 13 heads shot at full or intermediate power and 1 of the 2 heads shot at half power. The pellet did not fragment after entering the skull of any cadaver and penetrated the brainstem (necessary for instantaneous death) in only 7 cadavers.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE
The described technique was insufficient for use as a stand-alone method for euthanizing young dairy goat kids. Modification of the technique warrants further research to determine whether air pistols can be used to effectively euthanize young goat kids.
Design of a MAGLEV System with PID Based Fuzzy Control Using CS Algorithm
Authors: Ataşlar-Ayyıldız B. , Karahan O. 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
The main aim of this study consists of proposing a simple but effective and robust approach for PID type fuzzy controller (Fuzzy-PID) in order to improve the dynamics and stability of a magnetic ball levitation system. The design parameters of the proposed controller are optimally determined based on Cuckoo Search (CS) algorithm. During the optimization, a time domain objective function is used for minimizing the values of common step response characteristics for the optimal selection of the controller parameters. Robustness tests are performed to evaluate the performance of the proposed controller through extensive simulations under load disturbance, parametric variation and changes in references. Moreover, to show the advantage and compare the performance of the proposed controller, the PID and Fractional Order PID (FOPID) controllers tuned with CS are designed. The simulation results and comparisons with the CS based PID and FOPID controllers demonstrate that the CS based Fuzzy-PID controller has superior performance depending on small overshoot, short settling time, fast rise time and minimum steady state error. Compared with the PID and FOPID controller tuned with CS, the simulation results show that the proposed Fuzzy-PID controller tuned with CS outperforms in terms of the accuracy, robustness and the least control effort.
Self-Similar Decomposition of Digital Signals
Authors: Alexiev Kiril M. , Toshkov Teodor G. , Prodanov Dimiter P. 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
Traditionally, the engineers analyze signals in the time domain and in the frequency domain. These signal representations discover different signal characteristics and in many cases, the exploration of a single signal presentation is not sufficient. In the present paper, a new self-similar decomposition of digital signals is proposed. Unlike some well-known approaches, the newly proposed method for signal decomposition and description does not use pre-selected templates such as sine waves, wavelets, etc. It is realized in time domain but at the same time, it contains information about frequency signal characteristics. Good multiscale characteristics of the algorithm being proposed are demonstrated in a series of examples. It can be used for compact signal presentation, restoration of distorted signals, event detection, localization, etc. The method is also suitable for description of highly repetitive continuous and digital signals.
Offline Signature Identification and Verification Based on Capsule Representations
Authors: Gumusbas Dilara , Yildirim Tulay 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
Offline signature is one of the frequently used biometric traits in daily life and yet skilled forgeries are posing a great challenge for offline signature verification. To differentiate forgeries, a variety of research has been conducted on hand-crafted feature extraction methods until now. However, these methods have recently been set aside for automatic feature extraction methods such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN). Although these CNN-based algorithms often achieve satisfying results, they require either many samples in training or pre-trained network weights. Recently, Capsule Network has been proposed to model with fewer data by using the advantage of convolutional layers for automatic feature extraction. Moreover, feature representations are obtained as vectors instead of scalar activation values in CNN to keep orientation information. Since signature samples per user are limited and feature orientations in signature samples are highly informative, this paper first aims to evaluate the capability of Capsule Network for signature identification tasks on three benchmark databases. Capsule Network achieves 97 96, 94 89, 95 and 91% accuracy on CEDAR, GPDS-100 and MCYT databases for 64×64 and 32×32 resolutions, which are lower than usual, respectively. The second aim of the paper is to generalize the capability of Capsule Network concerning the verification task. Capsule Network achieves average 91, 86, and 89% accuracy on CEDAR, GPDS-100 and MCYT databases for 64×64 resolutions, respectively. Through this evaluation, the capability of Capsule Network is shown for offline verification and identification tasks.
“How can you be allergic to peas?” – A qualitative study to explore food handler’s knowledge, attitudes and understanding of food allergens
Authors: Allen David , Mitchell Graeme , Pascucilla Michael 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
It is clear that there is an increasing proportion of the United Kingdom (UK) population who are suffering with food allergies and this combined with an increase in the frequency of eating away from home (where there is less control over the content of food) poses a significant risk. In December 2014, the European Union (EU) introduced legislation which aimed to ensure that customers with food allergens could make informed choices and safely consume food, without the risk of a potentially life-threatening reaction. The research used semi-structured interviews with staff from a BCB, located in the North West of the UK, as the aim of the research was to explore food handlers’ knowledge, attitudes and understanding of food allergens. The findings of the semi-structured interviews identified five themes: E-learning training programmes: the staff felt that these were ineffective and did not take into account individual learning styles. Responsibility: there is a lack of clarity as to who is responsible, with staff believing the key responsibility lies with the customer. Communication: similarly, communication, both within the kitchen and within the company was not clear and likely to give rise to confusion. Need to make a profit: the staff felt that the drive for profit meant that customer safety was being compromised, especially when staff numbers were reduced. Staff awareness: the staff felt confident in their own ability to prepare a safe meal but indicated that staff may be dismissive towards claims of allergen sufferers. In conclusion, these themes illustrate that a significant risk exists for allergen suffers, who rely upon the knowledge, attitudes and understanding of BCB staff to ensure their meals are safely prepared.
Construction and Significance of Corporate Social Responsibility Indices – from Results to the Essence
Authors: Bernardová Dana , Kašparová Klára , Fink Martin , Ivanová Kateřina , Arkhangelska Tetiana 
Published: October 2020

Abstract

Background and Purpose: Regular reporting on Corporate Social Responsibility (hereinafter referred to as CSR) should make it easier for enterprises to identify the sustainability risks and lead to an increased investors and consumers’ confidence. The aim of the paper is to find out how the indices which evaluate the socially responsible behaviour of enterprises are constructed.

Design/Methodology/Approach: The scoping review is the method used in this study. The scoping question is: What do we know about the construction of indices evaluating the socially responsible behaviour of organisations from the existing expert resources?

Results: The analysis of 20 papers shows that there is no consensus about the method of determining the weights and constructing the index. There are 4 approaches to the aggregated index construction. The first one uses the percentage of filling the specific criteria or the average of values of specific dimensions of the index. The second one uses the multi-criteria decision-making methods (most often the Analytical hierarchical process method). The third one uses unconventional linguistic models and fuzzy logic and finally, the fourth one uses the factor analysis or the method of the main components.

Conclusion: The main feature of CSR indices lies in their methodological disunity. It complicates the understanding of the CSR outputs and essentially makes it impossible to create a CSR performance ranking, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (hereinafter referred to as SMEs).
The Impact of Industry 4.0 on Export Market Orientation, Market Diversification, and Export Performance
Authors: Naglič Alenka , Tominc Polona , Logožar Klavdij 
Published: October 2020

Abstract

Background and Purpose: Existing literature on the Industry 4.0 concept does not provide a clear empirical verification if and how the implementation of Industry 4.0 impacts export market orientation, market diversification, and export performance of firms. The purpose of this paper is to provide a framework on how firms can increase their export performance by knowing the impact of Industry 4.0 on firms’ export activities.

Methodology: The analysis is based on an examination of 81 Slovenian export firms, with the majority active in the processing industry in which the export of products and services represents a more than 20% share in the total revenue of the firm. Factor analysis and multiple regression were used to process the collected data.

Results: The analysis results reveal that firms that invest in advanced technologies and realize digital transformation are better prepared to compete internationally and achieve better export performance.

Conclusion: Our study showed the positive link between implementation of Industry 4.0 and export activities of firms and confirmed that implementation of Industry 4.0 leads to many changes in the mindset and operation of Slovenian firms and actively reflects in their export results. The research findings may serve as an important guide for managers in the optimal planning and management of export marketing and business activities. The study thus provides a foundation for the growing research on the relationship between Industry 4.0 and export business activities of firms.