bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Optimal alternative for suitability of S-boxes to image encryption based on m-polar fuzzy soft set decision-making criterion
Authors: Khalaf Mohammed M. 
Published: March 2020

AbstractOur aim in this work is to improve the design and model of real-life applications. We put forward a standard based onm-polar fuzzy soft set decision-making criterion to examine the optimal alternative for the suitability of S-boxes to image encryption applications. The proposed standard studies the results of correlation analysis, entropy analysis, contrast analysis, homogeneity analysis, energy analysis, and mean of absolute deviation analysis. These analyses are applied to well-known substitution boxes. The algorithm of outcomes of these analyses is additional observed and am-polar fuzzy soft set decision-making criterion is used to decide the optimal alternative for suitability of S-box to image encryption applications. All results taken by using the reality values for all S-boxes and experimental problems with reality values are discussed to show the validity of the optimal alternative for the suitability of S-box to image encryption.
Effects of dynamic variables on industrial output in one of the world’s fastest-growing countries: case evidence from India
Authors: Sankaran A. , Vadivel A. , Jamal M. Abdul 
Published: March 2020

AbstractIncrease in industrial output is an important indicator to identify the socio-economic development of a nation. India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world; using its comparative advantage and capitalizing its educated youths, it tries to be as a hub of manufacturing in the world map. Under these circumstances, the present study attempts to identify the effects of dynamic macroeconomic variables on manufacturing output in India using secondary data from 1990Q1 to 2017Q4 sourced from the World Bank, and IMF, RBI, ASI and published materials are other source of information. This study considered variables such as industrial production, population, agricultural output, exchange rate, export, oil price, and gross fixed capital formation. We employed ADF and PP unit root tests, Johansen co-integration test, and error correction model based on Granger causality test. This study found that manufacturing output was driven by agricultural output, export and population. The chief role played by the agricultural output in affecting the manufacturing output suggested that the agricultural sector is still serving as engine of economic development in general and manufacturing output in particular in the case of fast-growing Indian economy. Further, investment on education, health, trainings and other capacity building in the form of human capital on population will lead the industrial sector to get strengthened through observing entrepreneurial spirit, high skilled labours, technicians, and managers. Finally, it is suggested that the superior focus on tapping the potential market on the planet, research and development, mechanization, proper quality control, skill development, better management, and effective marketing will give a new life to the manufacturing sector of the fast-growing Indian economy.
Evaluation of Serum Insulin-like Factor 3 Quantification by LC-MS/MS as a Biomarker of Leydig Cell Function.
Authors: Albrethsen Jakob , Johannsen Trine Holm , Jørgensen Niels , Frederiksen Hanne , Sennels Henriette P , Jørgensen Henrik Loevendahl , Fahrenkrug Jan , Petersen Jørgen Holm , Linneberg Allan , Nordkap Loa , Bang Anne Kirstine , Andersson Anna-Maria , Juul Anders 
Published: March 2020

Abstract

Background
The peptide hormone insulin-like factor 3 (INSL3) is a marker for Leydig cell function and the clinical use of serum INSL3 measurements has been suggested by several groups.

Aim
(1) To establish a reference range for liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) of serum INSL3 in healthy boys and men; and (2) to compare the associations of serum INSL3 and testosterone (T) to pubertal stage, lifestyle factors, diurnal variation, body composition, and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) stimulation.

Results
In a reference range based on LC-MS/MS analysis of serum from 1073 boys and men, INSL3 increased from levels close to the detection limit (0.03 µg/L) in prepubertal boys to a maximum mean level of 1.3 µg/L (95% CI, 0.9-2.7) in young men (19-40 years of age) and decreased slightly in older men (0.1 µg/L per decade). Serum T, but not INSL3, was associated with body mass index or body fat percentage and with alcohol consumption. Smoking was positively associated with serum T, but negatively associated with INSL3. There were significant diurnal variations in both INSL3 and T in men (P &lt; 0.001), but serum INSL3 varied substantially less, compared with serum T (± 11% vs ± 26%). Mean serum INSL3 increased after hCG stimulation, but less than T (+ 17% vs + 53%). In both healthy men and in patients suspected of testicular failure, baseline serum INSL3 was more closely associated to the hCG-induced increase in serum T than baseline T itself.

Conclusion
Measurement of serum INSL3 by LC-MS/MS has promise as a marker of testicular disorders.
Typosquatting for Fun and Profit: Cross-Country Analysis of Pop-Up Scam
Authors: Dam Tobias , Klausner Lukas Daniel , Schrittwieser Sebastian 
Published: March 2020

Today, many different types of scams can be found on the internet. Online criminals are always finding new creative ways to trick internet users, be it in the form of lottery scams, downloading scam apps for smartphones or fake gambling websites. This paper presents a large-scale study on one particular delivery method of online scam: pop-up scam on typosquatting domains. Typosquatting describes the concept of registering domains which are very similar to existing ones while deliberately containing common typing errors; these domains are then used to trick online users while under the belief of browsing the intended website. Pop-up scam uses JavaScript alert boxes to present a message which attracts the user’s attention very effectively, as they are a blocking user interface element.
Our study among typosquatting domains derived from the Majestic Million list utilising an Austrian IP address revealed on 1219 distinct typosquatting URLs a total of 2577 pop-up messages, out of which 1538 were malicious. Approximately a third of those distinct URLs (403) were targeted and displayed pop-up messages to one specific HTTP user agent only. Based on our scans, we present an in-depth analysis as well as a detailed classification of different targeting parameters (user agent and language) which triggered varying kinds of pop-up scams. Furthermore, we expound the differences of current pop-up scam characteristics in comparison with a previous scan performed in late 2018 and examine the use of IDN homograph attacks as well as the application of message localisation using additional scans with IP addresses from the United States and Japan.
MODEL KOMUNIKASI ANTAR UMAT BERAGAMA DI ERA DIGITAL DALAM MENCIPTAKAN KERUKUNAN BANGSA (Studi Pada Masyarakat Muslim Mayoritas – Minoritas di daerah Sleman-DIY dan Sintang-KalBar)
Authors: Puspitasari Niken 
Published: March 2020

Abstrak - Perkembangan Teknologi komunikasi yang pesat saat ini tak ayal berimbas juga pada isu-isu nasional yang marak melalui media sosial. Penyebutan era digital yang saat ini terdengar biasa merupakan era dimana sudah tidak ada lagi sekat maupun batasan geografis di masyarakat dalam mengakses informasi. Berangkat dari berita yang terjadi di Kabupaten Sintang Kalimantan Barat terkait penolakan warga dayak terhadap kehadiran Sekjen MUI untuk datang kedaerah tersebut serta penolakan yang terjadi di Bandung saat Acara Kebaktian Natal Umat Kristen yang menghadirkan Pdt.Dr.Stephen Tong pada sesi kedua yang sedianya dilaksanakan pada pukul 18.30 WIB di Gedung Sabuga dibubarkan oleh sekelompok organisasi massa Islam, peneliti tertarik untuk mengkaji lebih dalam bagaimana model komunikasi antar umat beragama di era digital dalam menciptakan kerukunan bangsa. Menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan teknik pengumpulan data melalui Partisipatori Observation, dokumentasi, dan indepth interview sebagai panduan dalam mencari informasi, peneliti berharap penelitian ini bisa menjadi Role Model untuk daerah-daerah lain di Indonesia dalam menciptakan kerukunan beragama. Teknik analisis yang digunakan berupa pemaparan data, reduksi data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Kemudian keabsahan data diuji melalui triangulasi data serta kecukupan referensi.
Accurate and safe pulse oximeter use
Authors: Martlı Emine Pınar , Ünlüsoy Dinçer Nigar 
Published: March 2020

Today, tools, the product of biomedical technology, are routinely used in healthcare practices. Accurate and effective use of these devices which provide convenience for practice and assessment of patient will provide reliable results about the patient. The use of technological devices has become widespread in nursing practice areas. Pulse oximeter, which is a technological tool, is used for the measurement of oxygen saturation which is considered among the vital signs of nursing practice. Errors made during the use of the pulse oximeter which enables the patient to be followed effectively can lead to incorrect measurements and false progress of the patient's follow-up and treatment process. It is very important for nurses to know the use of pulse oximeter devices which have become more common in recent years and the factors affecting the reliability of oxygen saturation values measured in pulse oximeter in terms of medical treatment, nursing care and patient safety. In this review, factors that may affect the reliability of the measurement of oxygen saturation with pulse oximeter and related patient safety measurements are discussed. ​Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file. Özet Günümüzde sağlık bakım uygulamalarında teknolojik cihazlar rutin olarak kullanılmaktadır. Uygulamada ve hastanın değerlendirilmesinde kolaylık sağlayan bu cihazlarının doğru ve etkin bir şekilde kullanılması hasta hakkında güvenilir sonuçlar sağlayacaktır. Hemşirelik uygulama alanlarında da teknolojik cihazların kullanımı yaygınlaşmıştır. Temel hemşirelik uygulamaları içerisinde yer alan yaşamsal bulguların değerlendirilmesi açısından oldukça önemli olan oksijen satürasyonunun ölçümü için teknolojik bir araç olan pulse oksimetre cihazı kullanılmaktadır. Hastanın etkin bir şekilde takip edilmesini sağlayan pulse oksimetre cihazının kullanımı sırasında yapılan hatalar, yanlış ölçüm sonuçlarına ve bu doğrultuda hastanın takip ve tedavi sürecinin yanlış ilerlemesine sebep olabilmektedir. Hemşirelerin, son yıllarda kullanımı giderek yaygın hale gelen pulse oksimetre cihazlarının kullanımını ve pulse oksimetrede ölçülen oksijen satürasyonu değerinin güvenilirliğini etkileyen faktörleri bilmesi tıbbi tedavi, hemşirelik bakımı ve hasta güvenliği açısından oldukça önemlidir. Bu derlemede, pulse oksimetre ile oksijen satürasyon ölçümü sırasında ölçümün güvenilirliğini etkileyebilecek faktörler ve bunlara yönelik hasta güvenliği önlemleri ele alınmıştır.
Life-Cycle Assessment on Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery in Hybrid Vehicles: Comparison between Regenerated and New Battery
Authors: Wang Shuoyao , Yu Jeongsoo 
Published: March 2020

To reduce air pollution and avoid petroleum exhaustion problem, many advanced countries, especially Japan installed Hybrid Vehicles (HV). As the use of HV popularizes around the world, there will be a huge amount of End-of-Life HV in the near future, and the proper treatment of these End-of-Life HVs, especially the waste NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) batteries, will become a serious problem. Currently, the recycling of NiMH battery is gaining substantial attention. However, instead of recycling waste NiMH batteries directly, regenerating and reusing a used NiMH battery for a secondhand HV will largely reduce waste battery generation and demand for new NiMH battery. However, the environmental impact of regenerating and reusing a waste NiMH battery was not clear and has not been compared with the situation when using a brand-new NiMH battery. The purpose of this research is to compare the environmental performance (CO2 emission) of regenerated NiMH battery and brand-new NiMH battery in an HV from their production to usage stage and to discuss the validity of using a regenerated NiMH in Japan and in other countries using the Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach. This research analyzed the composition of a NiMH battery and the CO2 emission during the manufacture, transportation, regeneration and usage process of a NiMH battery. The data used in this research was collected from reports and data published by the government of Japan, vehicle makers and previous studies. Original field survey and interview research on battery regeneration operators were also performed. The result showed that there is not a big difference in environmental effect. Moreover, by doing so, a huge amount of resource will be saved from battery manufacturing process while reducing waste generation. It is recommended that waste NiMH battery should be regenerated and reused in HV instead of being recycled directly in the future.
STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING ON SPANS USING THE RESONANCE REGIONS OF THE POWER SPECTRUM DENSITY (RR-PSD)
Authors: Nguyen Thanh Quang 
Published: March 2020

This article proposes a new method which can be used to evaluate the mechanical responses of damage detection in spans. This method can monitor the stiffness degradation of spans over time. This monitoring processes will be conducted at different measuring points on spans, on different spans at the same or different measuring periods. The obtained results show that the change of acreage in the resonance regions of the power spectrum density has brought many positive preliminary outcomes in evaluating the quality of projects during their operational period. The study also shows that the change of acreage in the resonance regions allows us to identify the dangerous points on different spans of a bridge.
Impact on Health-Related Quality of Life of Parenteral Nutrition for Patients with Advanced Cancer Cachexia: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Bouleuc Carole , Anota Amélie , Cornet Cécile , Grodard Ghislain , Thiery-Vuillemin Antoine , Dubroeucq Olivier , Crétineau Nathalie , Frasie Véronique , Gamblin Vincent , Chvetzoff Gisèle , Favier Laure , Tournigand Christophe , Grach Marie-Christine , Raynard Bruno , Salas Sébastien , Capodano Géraldine , Pazart Lionel , Aubry Régis 
Published: March 2020

Abstract

Background
Malnutrition worsens health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and the prognosis of patients with advanced cancer. This study aimed to assess the clinical benefits of parenteral nutrition (PN) over oral feeding (OF) for patients with advanced cancer cachexia and without intestinal impairment.

Material and Methods
In this prospective multicentric randomized controlled study, patients with advanced cancer and malnutrition were randomly assigned to optimized nutritional care with or without supplemental PN. Zelen's method was used for randomization to facilitate inclusions. Nutritional and performance status and HRQoL using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-C15-PAL questionnaire were evaluated at baseline and monthly until death. Primary endpoint was HRQoL deterioration-free survival (DFS) defined as a definitive deterioration of ≥10 points compared with baseline, or death.

Results
Among the 148 randomized patients, 48 patients were in the experimental arm with PN, 63 patients were in the control arm with OF only, and 37 patients were not included because of early withdrawal or refused consent. In an intent to treat analysis, there was no difference in HRQoL DFS between the PN arm or OF arm for the three targeted dimensions: global health (hazard ratio [HR], 1.31; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.88–1.94; p = .18), physical functioning (HR, 1.58; 95% CI, 1.06–2.35; p = .024), and fatigue (HR, 1.19; 95% CI, 0.80–1.77; p = .40); there was a negative trend for overall survival among patients in the PN arm. In as treated analysis, serious adverse events (mainly infectious) were more frequent in the PN arm than in the OF arm (p = .01).

Conclusion
PN improved neither HRQoL nor survival and induced more serious adverse events than OF among patients with advanced cancer and malnutrition. Clinical trial identification number. NCT02151214

Implications for Practice
This clinical trial showed that parenteral nutrition improved neither quality of life nor survival and generated more serious adverse events than oral feeding only among patients with advanced cancer cachexia and no intestinal impairment. Parenteral nutrition should not be prescribed for patients with advanced cancer, cachexia, and no intestinal failure when life expectancy is shorter than 3 months. Further studies are needed to assess the useful period with a potential benefit of artificial nutrition for patients with advanced cancer.
Evaluation of Sweet Potato (Ipomea batata l.) Varieties for Total Storage Root Yield in South and South East Zones of Tigray, Ethiopia
Authors: Amare Birhanu , Abay Fetien , Tsehaye Yemane 
Published: March 2020

Seven sweet potato varieties (Bellela, Kabode, Kulfo, LO, Temesgen, Tulla and Vitae) were tested in southern and eastern zones of Tigra, Ethiopiay in 2012 to evaluate their total root yield potential. Randomized complete block design with three replications was used for the experiment Yield data was analyzed using combined ordinary analysis of variance and the additive main effect and multiplication interaction effect model (AMMI). The combined analysis of variance across locations showed significant variation among genotypes, locations and the genotypes by locations interaction for the total storage root yield (t/ha). Based on this, the superior mean total root yield (26.82 t/ha) was obtained at Kukufto testing location while the inferior (13.45 t/ha) was at Rarhe. Similarly, among the genotypes, LO gave the highest mean total root yield (30.9 t/ha), while bellela gave the lowest (7.78 t/ha). The AMMI analysis for the total storage root yield also showed highly significant difference for genotypes, locations and the genotypes by locations interaction components The contribution of genotype, location and genotype by location interaction to the total variation in root yield was about 54.1%, 21.4% and 19.4%, respectively. The genotype main effect contributed more to the total variability indicating that the variation was largely due to the inheritance of genotype effect. The genotype by location interaction was further partitioned using AMMI model and the first two principal components explained 100% of the total variability. The model captured 83.4 % of the interaction sum of squares with the first Interaction Principle Component Axis (IPCA) (in 58.3% of the interaction degrees of freedom) and 16.6% by the second IPCA axis (with 41.7% of the G x E d.f). AMMI biplot view of this study identified kukufto as best testing location and LO, Tulla and Kulfo as best genotypes for south and south east zones of Tigray region.
A Conceptual Framework for Understanding Customer Satisfaction in Banking Sector: The Mediating Influence of Service Quality and Organizational Oath
Authors: Saha Amitav , Hasan K. M. Sabbir , Uddin Md. Salah 
Published: March 2020

With the economic intensification of a country is on accelerating mode, role of banking industry is also important in this growth. In a hyper-competitive market all commercial banks in Bangladesh are faced with challenges of retaining the existing and attracting new customers. The aim of the research is to take the opinions of different peoples in Rajshahi city, Bangladesh about the service quality in different commercial banks. Samples of 51 customers who have their bank account with different commercial banks having operations in Rajshahi city are selected on convenience basis. This paper presents an original survey in the banking sector of Rajshahi City, Bangladesh. To achieve the main goal of the research, the authors of the paper developed questionnaire designed for bank clients. After going for long analysis we have found that five factors playing important role in order to make customer happy regarding the banking services. Therefore, customer satisfaction is the key for many banks to stay alive in competition.
JEL Code: M1, M0, M31
Controlled, Uncontrolled Communication, Brand Name and Brand Attitude: A Relational Study on Cellular Telecom Sector of Bangladesh
Authors: Ahmed Jubayer , Rouf Md. Abdur 
Published: March 2020

The main objectives of the study is to examine the impact of communication variables like controlled communications, uncontrolled communications and brand name on brand attitude in the context of Grameen Phone Telecom. A systematic sampling method was adopted to collect data from the respondents. A total number of 100 questionnaires were distributed, and 93 completed (usable) questionnaires were considered for statistical analyses and research hypotheses testing. The researcher used statistical techniques like mean, standard deviation, correlation and regression analysis. The results of regression analysis are show that controlled communication and brand name are statistically and significantly associated to brand attitude. These results provided full support to research hypotheses 2 and 3. Uncontrolled communication failed to enter into the regression table which indicates that uncontrolled communication is not statistically and significantly associated to brand attitude. The results of regression analysis provided no support for research hypothesis-1.
JEL Classification: M31, M37
Tax Compliance in Bangladesh – A Structural Equation Modelling Approach
Authors: Hasan Rashedul , Mohammad Niaz , Alam Mohammad Faridul 
Published: March 2020

Tax compliance behavior has been researched at different times in various parts of the world using various theories. This research has focused on the psychological aspects of tax compliance behavior by applying the theory of planned behavior (TPB) proposed by Ajzen. 300 taxpayers were studied using a questionnaire based on Likert scale, and the results were analyzed using structural equation modelling. Results found from SEM approach indicate that subjective norm has a significant influence on tax compliance behavior while intention mediates it and moderated by religion. Attitude and perceived behavioral control were found to have a significant influence on intention. Individual taxpayers are selected from the capital, and thus findings derived from the sample might not be generalizable for all individual taxpayers in Bangladesh. The results of this study might provide some insight to the tax non-compliance problem in Bangladesh and help authorities to design strategies to motivate taxpayers to comply with existing fiscal policies. Tax compliance issues have been explored from various perspectives in Bangladesh. Lack of significant influence on subjective norm toward taxpayer intention indicates that social and peer is yet to make a substantial contribution to improving tax compliance. This study has introduced structural equation modelling technique to explore the moderating influence of religion on individual taxpayers in the context of Bangladesh.