bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effects of a Tailored Text Messaging Intervention Among Diverse Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: Evidence From the 15-Month REACH Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Nelson Lyndsay A. , Greevy Robert A. , Spieker Andrew , Wallston Kenneth A. , Elasy Tom A. , Kripalani Sunil , Gentry Chad , Bergner Erin M. , LeStourgeon Lauren M. , Williamson Sarah E. , Mayberry Lindsay S. 
Published: November 2020

OBJECTIVEText messaging interventions have high potential for scalability and for reductions in health disparities. However, more rigorous, long-term trials are needed. We examined the long-term efficacy and mechanisms of a tailored text messaging intervention.RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODSAdults with type 2 diabetes participated in a parallel-groups, 15-month randomized controlled trial and were assigned to receive Rapid Education/Encouragement and Communications for Health (REACH) for 12 months or control. REACH included interactive texts and tailored texts addressing medication adherence and nontailored texts supporting other self-care behaviors. Outcomes included hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), diabetes medication adherence, self-care, and self-efficacy.RESULTSParticipants (N = 506) were approximately half racial/ethnic minorities, and half were underinsured, had annual household incomes &lt;$35,000, and had a high school education or less; 11% were homeless. Average baseline HbA1c was 8.6% ± 1.8%; 70.0 ± 19.7 mmol/mol) with n = 219 having HbA1c ≥8.5% (69 mmol/mol). Half were prescribed insulin. Retention was over 90%. Median response rate to interactive texts was 91% (interquartile range 75%, 97%). The treatment effect on HbA1c at 6 months (−0.31%; 95% CI −0.61%, −0.02%) was greater among those with baseline HbA1c ≥8.5% (−0.74%; 95% CI −1.26%, −0.23%), and there was no evidence of effect modification by race/ethnicity or socioeconomic disadvantage. REACH improved medication adherence and diet through 12 months and self-efficacy through 6 months. Treatment effects were not significant for any outcome at 15 months. REACH reduced barriers to adherence, but barrier reduction did not mediate outcome improvements.CONCLUSIONSREACH engaged at-risk patients in diabetes self-management and improved short-term HbA1c. More than texts alone may be needed to sustain the effects.
Skin Care Routine among Female Medical Students at Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alotaibi Moteb , Alshammari Asmaa Buraykan , Alotaibi Ola Abdullah , ALkhyari Meead Hamad , Himaid Amjad Saad , Altabib Atheer Mohammed , Alsoraya Bayan Mohammed , Alkhudair Maha Abdullah 
Published: November 2020

Background: A gap exists when measuring skin routine care among females, generally in Saudi Arabia. Accordingly, measuring skincare routine practicing among female medical students will provide the community with the needed information that will help in enhancing skincare results and increase awareness of its importance.
Method: A cross-sectional study held at Qassim University. The data was collected through a self-administrated questionnaire. The data was entered and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 22.
Results: The total sample size reached 218 female medical students, of whom 99.1% were Saudi (216). Moreover, 55.5% have a combination skin type, while 16.1% have oily skin. The brand comes on the top of the factors determining the students' choices of skincare products while friend's recommendation came in second place.
There is an insignificant relationship between age and factors determining the students' decision to buy a skincare product and between skin type and factors. Forty four percent have reactions to some skin products, and there is an insignificant relationship between age and reactions to skin products and between skin type and reactions.
There is an insignificant relationship between age and skincare routines and between skin type and skincare routines. Unfortunately, 46.8% never consulted a dermatologist before choosing skin products.
Conclusion: The majority of skincare routines do not depend on medical consultancy. This indicates the need to increase the awareness of students to consult dermatologists, in order to avoid the high rate of reactions to some products.
EFFECT OF PLANTS MEAL FROM Eeichhornia crassipes AND Salvinia molesta ON GROWTH OF Pangasius sp.
Authors: Mukti Retno Cahya , Octaviani Ria 
Published: November 2020

Plant meals from Eichhornia crassipes and Salvinia molesta can be used as alternative ingredients for feed in aquaculture. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the use of plant meals as a feed on the growth of Pangasius. The experimental designed consist of three treatments and triplicates: P0: commercial feed (control); P1: feed with the addition of 25% Eichhornia crassipes; P2: feed with the addition of 25% Salvinia molesta. The results showed that plant meals in feed showed significantly different results on the growth of body weight, specific growth rate, and efficiency of Pangasius feed. The recommended treatment was the addition of Salvinia molesta with a weight growth value of 3.84 g, a specific growth rate of 2.07%, and feed efficiency of 59.96%.
KORELASI KETERAMPILAN MEMBACA PEMAHAMAN DENGAN KETERAMPILAN MENULIS TEKS BERITA SISWA KELAS VIII SMP NEGERI 8 PADANG
Authors: Putri Desi Tiara , Basri Irfani 
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study is to describe the following matters. First, it describes the reading skills of students in class VIII of SMP Negeri 8 Padang. Second, describe the news writing skills of VIII students of SMP Negeri 8 Padang. Third, it describes the correlation between reading comprehension skills and news writing skills of eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 8 Padang. This type of research is quantitative research with descriptive methods. The results of this study are three. First, reading comprehension skills of eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 8 Padang are in good qualifications. This was concluded based on an average count of 81.13. Second, the writing skills of news texts for eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 8 Padang are in good qualifications. This can be seen from the acquisition of the average news text writing test count of 81.25. Third, there is a significant correlation between reading comprehension skills and news writing skills of VIII grade students of SMP Negeri 8 Padang at n-1 degrees of freedom and a significant level of 95%. The null hypothesis is rejected and the work hypothesis is accepted because the test result prove the t value is greater than t table 3.81 > 1.68. Based on the result of the study above, it was concluded about the knowledge of reading skills in reading news texts of eight grade students of SMP Negeri 8 Padang.Kata Kunci: korelasi, membaca pemahaman, menulis teks berita
Hubungan Kemampuan Membaca Pemahaman dengan Kemampuan Menulis
Authors: Nofitri Zartika , Noveria Ena 
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACTThis article generally aims to determine the ability to read with the ability to write, while specifically to get an idea of the relationship between reading and writing in writing an article. The ability to reading comprehension and write has a very close relationship when viewed from various aspect. This certainly happens because there is continuity between the two language skills. A writer will not be able to produce a good writing if unable and skilled in reading. Skillful in reading here means being able to understand the contents of the reading and know the meaning of the reading. Vice versa, if someone is skilled in reading then he will easily produce an article. Kata kunci: kemampuan, membaca, menulis
LAYOUT & INSTAGRAM-CHICO_LÓPEZ
Authors: Chico López José Miguel 
Published: November 2020

Este es un proyecto artístico digital realizado por Chico López en la plataforma Instagram entre 2016 y 2018, el creador aborda cuestiones surgidas en relación a la práctica artística y las redes sociales. Experimenta con imágenes fotográficas digitales manipuladas con las aplicaciones: Layout e Instagram. Activa así experiencias pictóricas, que permiten formular lecturas sensibles a partir de la visibilidad de la superficie digital al simular estas aplicaciones texturas que tradicionalmente han sido proporcionadas por la fluidez de la pintura, usando procedimientos digitales encontrados en las limitaciones técnicas de las herramientas de la aplicación Layout. El autor desarrolla experiencias estéticas y artísticas encubiertas por el contexto de la red social empleada.
Antibiotic resistant bacteria in surface waters in Slovakia
Authors: Štefunková Andrea , Cverenkárová Klára , Krahulcová Monika , Mackuľak Tomáš , Bírošová Lucia 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
This work deals with the occurrence of selected antibiotic resistant bacteria in Slovak surface waters. Total and antibiotic resistant coliform bacteria, enterococci and coagulase positive staphylococci were determined in 34 samples of surface water from rivers and still waters (dams, natural lakes, thermal bath) some of them used for recreational swimming. Sampling was performed during summer season 2017 (July and August). The number of total coliforms ranged from 1.74 log CFU/10 mL to 3.69 log CFU/10 mL. Coliform bacteria were registered in each tested sample. The highest number was observed in the sample from river Hron. Majority of samples contained ampicillin and tetracycline resistant bacteria. Enterococci were determined in 70 % of samples ranging from 0.78 log CFU/10 mL to 3.81 log CFU/10 mL. The highest number of enterococci was observed in river Váh. Ampicillin and vancomycin resistance prevailed over ciprofloxacin and gentamicin resistance. Coagulase positive staphylococci were present in 91 % of samples in the range of 0.70—3.03 log CFU/10 mL. Antibiotic resistant coagulase positive staphylococci were observed only in 32 % of samples, predominantly from rivers. In these samples, chloramphenicol resistance predominated. In three samples of water used for recreational purposes, the limit value for enterococci and E. coli according to Slovak legislation (Decree no. 308/2012 Coll.) for the quality of water in natural swimming pools during bathing season was exceeded.
Inclination to self-ignition and analysis of gaseous products of wood chips heating
Authors: Skrizovska Michaela , Veznikova Hana , Roupcova Petra 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
This paper focuses on the assessment of the inclination to self-ignition of various types of wood chips according to the methodology of European standard EN 15188. The study also assesses the effect of heating temperatures on the composition and quantity of gaseous products of heating. Gases were analysed using an infrared spectrometer with Fourier transformation. From the measured results it was found that the inclination to self-ignition differs for various samples of wood chips. The paper discusses certain parameters assumed to affect the inclination of biomass to self-ignite. When assessing the effect of temperature on the composition of gaseous products, a sample of forest wood chips heated at temperatures from 50 to 150 °C resulted in the following gaseous products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, water and aliphatic hydrocarbons; their concentrations increase with the increasing temperature. Carbon oxides have been proposed as indicators of the state of stored materials self-heating. Observations presented in this paper can be used as data for elaborating safety instructions for storage of fuels based on solid biomass.
Theoretical modeling of optical spectra of N(1) and N(10) substituted lumichrome derivatives
Authors: Cagardová Denisa , Truksa Jan , Michalík Martin , Richtár Jan , Krajčovič Jozef , Weiter Martin , Lukeš Vladimír 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
A systematic study of (7,8-dimethylated) alloxazine, isoalloxazine, and their derivatives with substituted N(1) and N(10) positions was conducted using the density functional theory. The main aim of this work was the direct investigation of substituent effect on the molecular structure. Furthermore, HOMED aromaticity indices were calculated to describe the scope of the geometry changes. Frontier molecular orbitals of reference alloxazine, isoalloxazine and lumichrome derivatives were discussed by means of changes in their shape and energy levels. Photophysical properties were analyzed by determination of optical transition energies using the TD-DFT method. Obtained results were compared with previously published experimental data.
Consideration of phthalates distribution in underground water in some selected regions in Delta State, Southern Nigeria
Authors: Edjere Oghenekohwiroro , Ogwuche Christiana Ene , Bassey Uwem , Rim-Rukeh Akpofure 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
The choice of phthalates as plasticizers have been on the increase especially in household products. They are ubiquitous environmental pollutants due to their physical attribute. This study was carried out to determine the occurrence and level of phthalates in the groundwater in some regions of Delta State. Groundwater samples were collected from fourteen sampling points and analyzed using standard procedures. The obtained results showed that the concentration (µg/l) of six phthalate ester compounds present in the water samples was of the order: < 0.05 - 0.05 BBP, < 0.05 - 3.71 BEHP, < 0.05 - 0.54 DBP, < 0.05 - 0.55 DEP, < 0.05 - 0.13 DMP, and < 0.05 - 0.48 DnOP. BEHP was observed to be the major compound of the phthalate acid esters present in most sampling stations, whilst others, especially BBP, were found to be in low concentration and does not pose any immediate threat to human health. The presence of BEHP in most samples from different locations suggests an inflow of the phthalate to underground water, hence it becomes imperative for continuous monitoring and a call to various governments and environmental regulatory agencies to establish standards for phthalate esters in order to monitor its presence in the environment.
Process Mining Contributions to Discrete-event Simulation Modelling
Authors: Jadrić Mario , Pašalić Ivana Ninčević , Ćukušić Maja 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Background: Over the last 20 years, process mining has become a vibrant research area due to the advances in data management technologies and techniques and the advent of new process mining tools. Recently, the links between process mining and simulation modelling have become an area of interest.
Objectives: The objective of the paper was to demonstrate and assess the role of process mining results as an input for discrete-event simulation modelling, using two different datasets, one of which is considered data-poor while the other one data-rich.
Methods/Approach: Statistical calculations and process maps were prepared and presented based on the event log data from two case studies (smart mobility and higher education) using a process mining tool. Then, the implications of the results across the building blocks (entities, activities, control-flows, and resources) of simulation modelling are discussed.
Results: Apart from providing a rationale and the framework for simulation that is more efficient modelling based on process mining results, the paper provides contributions in the two case studies by deliberating and identifying potential research topics that could be tackled and supported by the new combined approach.
Conclusions: Event logs and process mining provide valuable information and techniques that could be a useful input for simulation modelling, especially in the first steps of building discreteevent models, but also for validation purposes.
Efficient Orthogonal Bicomplex Bilinear DSP Algorithm Design
Authors: Valkova-Jarvis Zlatka , Mihaylova Dimitriya , Stoynov Viktor 
Published: November 2020

AbstractThe present paper describes the development of a new technique for designing orthogonal bicomplex Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms. In contrast to those previously reported on, this novel method is of universal application while being unaffected by either the type or the order of the real digital processing algorithm employed as a prototype. The proposed technique builds on Watanabe and Nishihara’s complex orthogonal transformation, and converts real or complex orthogonal transfer functions into bicomplex orthogonal ones. In this study, the new technique is applied to the design and testing of orthogonal bilinear bicomplex filters with a canonical number of elements, the main advantage of which is that they are several times lower in order. In this way, bilinear bicomplex orthogonal transfer functions are made up of real coefficient ones of the fourth-order, thereby reducing the order of the filter by a factor of four. The experiments demonstrate that the properties of the prototype filter are acquired by the bicomplex orthogonal filters, irrespective of the prototype being complex or real in nature.
Indoor Air Quality Assessment in a Single-Family House Equipped with Demand Controlled Mechanical Ventilation
Authors: Müller Jarosław , Dębowski Maciej 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
The paper presents the results of modelling airflow for ventilation of a single-family house with an area of 180 m2. The building was equipped with mechanical ventilation with the possibility of varying the airflow. The airflow was calculated as a function of carbon dioxide concentration. The presence of people in selected rooms was an internal source of carbon dioxide. In order to properly design of a ventilation system and then model the contamination level, ContamW software was used. The year-long cost analysis was carried out for the installation working with variable airflow (day, night). The analysis took into account the price of the electricity used by the fans of Air Handling Unit and meteorological data to estimate the power input to the heater of the Unit. Different scenarios of system operation were included as an input data in order to find a difference in energy consumption. The calculations were to answer the question of whether it is necessary to apply expensive and advanced system that enables individual control of the airflow in every room or use the simple control of the central unit to vary the airflow in the ventilation system of single-family houses. The difference in operating cost between the system that maintains 800 and 600 ppm reaches 100 % and demonstrates the need of simple demand controlled ventilation system.
The Archimedean trap: Why traditional reinforcement learning will probably not yield AGI
Authors: Alexander Samuel Allen 
Published: November 2020

AbstractAfter generalizing the Archimedean property of real numbers in such a way as to make it adaptable to non-numeric structures, we demonstrate that the real numbers cannot be used to accurately measure non-Archimedean structures. We argue that, since an agent with Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) should have no problem engaging in tasks that inherently involve non-Archimedean rewards, and since traditional reinforcement learning rewards are real numbers, therefore traditional reinforcement learning probably will not lead to AGI. We indicate two possible ways traditional reinforcement learning could be altered to remove this roadblock.
Atmospheric humidity is unlikely to serve as an important water source for crustose soil lichens in the Tabernas Desert
Authors: Kidron Giora J. , Kronenfeld Rafael 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Dew is commonly regarded as an important water source for lichens. This is also the case for crustose lichens that are attached to the substrate, whether rocks or soil. While being verified during ample research on rock-dwelling lichens in the Negev, the findings from soil-dwelling lichens (lichen biocrusts) are not conclusive. In the Tabernas Desert, the soil surface is characterized by a lush cover of crustose lichens. These soil biocrusts (biological soil crusts) were reported to use dew for photosynthesis while, at the same time, it was also observed that these crustose chlorolichens are relatively non-wettable. In an attempt to explore the apparent controversy, two year-long meteorological data (minimum air temperature and relative humidity, RH), during which chlorolichens were thought to utilize dew for photosynthesis (2006–2007) were analyzed. The analysis includes a comparison to the meteorological conditions that prevailed in the Negev during 135 days of manual dew measurements. As found for the Negev, net photosynthesis by the chlorolichens is expected once the RH, as measured at the meteorological station, is ≥90% while vapor condensation (dew) is expected once RH is ≥95%. RH in the Negev was substantially higher than the average RH of 75.0–87.2% registered during the rainless days of 2006–2007 in the Tabernas, implying that RH in the Tabernas is too low to facilitate frequent dew formation and net photosynthesis by the lichens. Photosynthesis in the Tabernas is mainly confined to rainy periods, taking place either due to direct wetting by rain, or following vapor condensation from the subsurface (distillation). Our findings do not support the view that dew is an important water source for the establishment and growth of crustose soil lichens in the Tabernas. Moreover, the low RH in the Tabernas may also imply that dew may only have a very limited role in providing water to lithobionts in this ecosystem.
Organizational Identification at a Multinational Company
Authors: Visscher Irene , Beerkens Roos 
Published: November 2020

Abstract

Objective: The present case study investigates to what extent employees working at the Dutch site of an American multinational biotechnology organization identify with this company. According to prior research, organizational identification leads to higher commitment to the organization. Gaining more insight into which factors drive or impede organizational identification can help organizations increase their employees’ identification and thus, commitment. Two hypotheses were tested. First, organizational identification was expected to be higher among international employees than Dutch employees. Second, a correlation was expected between organizational identification and organizational commitment.

Methodology: A questionnaire was conducted among 296 employees of the company site. The scale of Edwards and Peccei (2007) was used to measure the construct of organizational identification. Mowday et al.’s (1979) Organizational Commitment Questionnaire was used to measure the construct of organizational commitment. All data was statistically analyzed with the software SPSS; an independent samples t-test was performed to test the first hypothesis and a Pearson correlation coefficient was computed to test the second hypothesis.

Findings: Both hypotheses were confirmed. A significant difference was found between international employees (M = 5.25, SD = 1.05, n = 81) and Dutch employees (M = 4.96, SD = 1.12, n = 215) regarding organizational identification (t(293) = -2.03, p =.04, d = 0.27). Moreover, a significant positive correlation exists between organizational identification and organizational commitment (r(295) = .81, p < .001).

Value Added: Most prior research regarding organizational identification has focused on top-down processes, stressing the roles managers play in developing organizational identification among employees. Scholars have devoted little attention to what factors drive or impede organizational identification in cross-cultural workplaces. Taking on a bottom-up perspective, this study concentrates on the impact of employees’ social identities, mainly considering expatriate membership, on the extent of their organizational identification.

Recommendations: In order to increase organizational identification, multinational organizations could: 1) facilitate identity synergy by acknowledging the full portfolio of identities employees seek to enact within organizations, and 2) increase peer identification among employees by initiating group activities that facilitate peer-to-peer interactions, create a sense of community and strongly bond individuals to the organization.