bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Natural forest colonisation and soil formation on ash dump in southern taiga
Authors: Nekrasova Olga , Radchenko Tatiana , Filimonova Elena , Lukina Natalia , Glazyrina Margarita , Dergacheva Maria , Uchaev Anton , Betekhtina Anna 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Ash dumps occupy significant areas around the world and make a negative influence on the environment. This effect is decreased by their natural colonisation determined by the bioclimatic conditions of the area. The purpose of the current study was to identify the structure of the forest communities and the initial stages of soil formation on the ash dump in southern taiga.
This study was carried out on three sites in the forest phytocoenosis formed in the process of revegetation of the Verkhniy Tagil Power Station ash dump over 50 years, as well as on two background forest sites in the Middle Urals. Complex geobotanical and soil studies were carried out.
The results of the study show that forest phytocoenoses with a predominance of hardwood species (Betula pendula Roth and Populus tremula L.) and a small admixture of coniferous species can form on the non-recultivated ash dump within 50 years in a boreal zone. In total, the studied mixed forest phytocoenoses are similar in composition to zonal secondary forests, but differ by having lower height and diameter of the stand, as well as herb–shrub layer coverage. Their species density and floristic richness are also lesser. The study proved that the process of soil formation is also proceeding according to the zonal type in the ash substrate under forest communities. The results of the study can be applied to justifying the forecasts of ecosystem restoration on the technogenic substrate, as well as for the species selecting for their recultivation in the studied area and similar to it.
The Influence of B2B Relationship Quality on Opportunism and Firm Performance
Authors: Yeo Amy Chu May , Lai Marcus Ee Ken 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
The primary objective of the research is to determine the influences of B2B relationship quality and opportunism on firm performance. This study takes a general perspective of business organisations by examining the hypothesised relationships in the context of B2B’s in the industrial business environment. The research employs a cross-sectional design whereby quantitative data is collected by means of an online survey. Using non-probability, judgmental and snowball sampling technique, a sample size of 98 employees from the industrial business environment within Malaysia was collected. The gathered data was analysed using statistical software Smart -PLS. The research yields several interesting findings on the association between B2B relationship quality and firm performance in the industrial business environment within Malaysia. Findings also unfolded that the quality of a relationship between businesses is able to influence firm performance and opportunism. Opportunism on the other hand was not found to have any influence on Firm Performance. The results of the study implied that the quality of the relationship between businesses that is built upon trust, commitment, satisfaction and information sharing are important in business relationships. A high-quality relationship that is shared among suppliers and customers is able to predict better firm performance and inhibit the negative effect of opportunism.
The effect of child benefit on female labor supply
Authors: Magda Iga , Kiełczewska Aneta , Brandt Nicola 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
In 2016, the Polish government introduced a large child benefit, called “Family 500+”, with the aim to increase fertility and reduce child poverty. It is universal for the second and every further child and means-tested for the first child. We study the impact of the new benefit on female labor supply, using Labor Force Survey data. Based on a difference-in-differences methodology, we find that the labor market participation rates of women with children decreased after the introduction of the benefit compared to that of childless women. The labor force participation rate of mothers showed a drop of 2–3 percentage points by mid-2017 as a result of the “Family 500+” program. The effect was higher among women with lower levels of education and among women living in small towns.
The Innovative HR Practices of Regional Administrations: Is it a New Round of Civil Service Reform in Russia ?
Authors: Barabashev Alexey G. , Zaytseva Tatiana V. 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
The paper examines the innovative HR practices of regional administrations in Russia and the inter-regional cooperation between HR departments of regional governmental bodies; in practice the dissemination is complicated by their relations with the federal bodies (national level) responsible for civil-service regulation.
The authors use the case of Russia to describe the positive experience of blended inter-regional (horizontal) and federal-local (vertical) cooperation between HR departments of the civil service (federal, regional, municipal) that started as a “best practices” initiative, guided by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Russia (MLSP of Russia) in 2015. Several cases of such cooperation are described as examples of positive influence on the civil service with pushing changes, and as a tool to foster civil-service reform.
Our findings lead us to the conclusion that the knowledge and motivation accumulated by the innovative HR practices in regional governmental bodies enables them to overcome political, administrative, financial and legal barriers in public-service reform. From a theoretical perspective, the research shows that the theories of public-administration service reform (institutional and instrumental) should take into account the regional HR practices and inter-regional cooperation that promote those practices. Specific features and benefits of regional innovations help to compensate for the lack of formal political support of reforms, or to conquer bureaucratic resistance to change. As it happened in Russia, the regional initiatives facilitated multiple leadership behaviors that have the capacity to increase the willingness to experiment, expand commitment to innovations, and boost motivation for professional development.
Future research on the influence of new regional HR practices on civil-service reform can be concentrated on the exploration of regional communities of practice (CoP) that are involved in the process of elaborating and disseminating new HR practices. It will provide a better understanding of the limits and possibilities of the regions to support civil-service reform on a national level.
Population dynamics and habitat preference of two urbanized Columbidae species and their nest predator in two settlement types
Authors: Varga Sámuel Zsolt , Juhász Lajos 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Since urbanization is a worldwide phenomenon, numerous species have gained the advantage of urban ecosystems. The Eurasian Collared Doves (Streptopelia decaocto) has become widespread all across Europe along with human-altered habitats. In general, population levels are stable but numbers have locally decreased in the past few decades. In parallel, a new wave of urbanization came forward, so Wood Pigeons (Columba palumbus) entered urban ecosystems alongside with other Columbidae species. In this paper, our primary goal was to find any connection between habitat availability factors such as coniferous tree density and the population dynamics of two urbanized species. A locally emerging corvid species, the Hooded Crow (Corvus cornix) was also taken into consideration in influencing tree-nesting doves and pigeons as a primary nest predator. During the research period, we aimed to express the differences in habitat structure of two urban ecotypes by nesting tree availability and structure and to prove the power of predator presence in sampling sites. Our results showed that residential areas have a higher proportion of coniferous trees, as well as the high preference of residential areas by Wood Pigeons and Eurasian Collared Doves.
Molecular Monitoring in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients Undergoing Matched Unrelated Donor – Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Single Center Experience
Authors: Panovska-Stavridis Irina , Pivkova-Veljanovska Aleksandra , Ridova Nevenka , Stojanovski Zlate , Cadievski Lazar , Trajkova Sanja , Popova-Labacevska Marija , Matevska-Geshkovska Nadica , Cevreska Lidija , Georgievski Borche , Dimovski Aleksandar 
Published: December 2020

Abstract

Introduction: Minimal residual disease (MRD) assessment in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cases is a complex, multi-modality process and, though much of its clinical implications at different points are extensively studied, it remains even now a challenging area. It is a disease the biology of which governs the modality of MRD assessment; in patients harboring specific molecular targets, high sensitivity techniques can be applied. On the other hand, relapse is considered as the leading cause of treatment failure in AML patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHSCT).

Materials and methods: Since November 2018 until June 2020, 10 AML patients underwent matched unrelated donor (MUD) HSCT at the University Clinic of Hematology-Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia. Molecular markers were identified in a total of 4 patients; 3 patients expressed chimeric fusion transcripts; two RUNX-RUNX1T1 and one for CBFB-MYH11. One patient harbored mutation in the transcription factor CCAAT/enhancer binding protein α (CEBPA). Post-transplant MRD kinetics was evaluated by using quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) or multiplex fluorescent-PCR every three months during the first two years after the transplantation.

Results: MRD negativity was achieved in three pre-transplant MRD positive patients by the sixth month of HSCT. They sustained hematological and molecular remission for 19, 9 and 7 months, respectively. The fourth patient died due to transplant-related complications.

Conclusion: According to our experience, when molecularly-defined AML patients undergo HSCT, regular MRD monitoring helps predict impending relapse and direct future treatment strategies.
The Military Operation Eunavfor MED Irini – A Downscale of the EU’s Involvement in the Migration Crisis
Authors: Pricopi Marius 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Even though at a lower intensity from its 2015-2016 top, the migration crisis at the southern borders of the European Union is far from being over. But as it succeeds the military operation EUNAVFOR MED Sophia in the Mediterranean Sea, the new operation EUNAVFOR MED Irini has a very different mandate, focusing less on the migration events happening in the international waters and more on the United Nations arms embargo on Libya. Using as scientific tools the qualitative analysis of social documents and the exploratory case study, this paper argues that EUNAVFOR MED Irini, the newest military operation of the European Union, does not reflect the same level of the organisation’s commitment to address the core causes that continue to generate the flow of illegal migrants.
The Wagner’s law testing in the Visegrád Four countries
Authors: Tesařová Žaneta 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
This research paper analyses the relationship between gross domestic product and public expenditures in nominal terms. The analysis is being done by using the standard Peacock-Wiseman specification of the Wagner’s law and provides the results for the Visegrád Four countries, i.e. the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary. We aim to answer a question concerning the existence of a long and/or short-term relationship between the nominal GDP and nominal public expenditures, which consist of current and capital expenditures. To address this question, we employ the VAR model, the Johansen Cointegration test and the VEC model. We study a period between the first quarter of 1999 and the second quarter of 2019 and find out mixed results for the Visegrád Four countries.
The effect of the District Heating Return Temperature Reduction on Flue Gas Condenser Efficiency
Authors: Lepiksaar Kertu , Volkova Anna , Ruseljuk Pavel , Siirde Andres 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
The use of flue gas condensers proved to be effective in increasing boiler efficiency and achieving primary energy savings. The transition to the 4th generation district heating will lead to temperature reduction in district heating networks. The aim of this study is to determine the effects of the reduction in the district heating return temperature on flue gas condenser efficiency. Different DH return temperatures and fuel moisture contents were examined, and a calculation model was created. The results show that a reduction in district heating return temperature can lead to an increase in heat recovery through the flue gas condenser. Primary energy savings were estimated based on the amount of heat recovered.
The Research of Heavy Metals Stabilization in the Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Fly Ash Using Silica Nanocomposites
Authors: Kazizova Zamira , Vasarevičius Saulius , Lauka Dace 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Municipal solid waste has become a serious problem because of rapid urbanization and great economic growth. As a result of these, huge impacts on the environment lead to a lot of problems not only air, soil or water pollution but human health too. One of the solutions to manage MSW problem is incineration with energy recovery that can reduce a large amount of waste in volume. But the activity of incineration plant is associated with the formation of a large amount of hazardous waste, a significant part is fly ash which is by-products of MSW contains a high number of heavy metals and salts which are very toxic. Fly ash is a really topical question today and it is important to find out how to dispose of it properly due to hazardous contents. In this study was performed the municipal solid incineration fly ash evaluation, experimental research of heavy metal composition of seven types of a concrete mixture containing different amounts of MSWI fly ash, silica nanocomposites for the determination of the best alternative and employing a SWOT analysis.
Role of Depression in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients
Authors: MB Aishwarya Gowda , Nair Sayoojya R , Deo Shefali , Vanlalhriatmawii Norah H , Numanuddin Mohammed , Moudgil Khayati 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a progressive lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of the lung airflow that interferes with normal bleeding and is not fully reversible. Chronic smoking is the most common risk factor for COPD causing severe cough, wheezing, labored breathing and reduced functionality. COPD not only exerts pulmonary symptoms but also has a spill over the extra pulmonary effects. Owing to the impact of the disease, it may lead to conditions like osteoporosis, cardiovascular complications as well as to psychological effects such as depression and anxiety. Such comorbidities are hidden and are not effectively treated. Depression, one of the most common hidden comorbidities is known to be present but never diagnosed. Various scales like HAM-D and Bode Index can be used to diagnose the extent of depression. Our review mainly focuses on the various studies conducted worldwide and comparing the results of the same. Based on the worldwide analysis, depression is known to affect a COPD patient at later stages and requires immediate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Analiza polityk przestrzennych jednostek samorządu terytorialnego w granicy ośrodka metropolitalnego na przykładzie Krakowa
Authors: Ogórek Piotr , Kulig Mateusz 
Published: December 2020

AbstraktObecnie zauważalne jest zjawisko zacierania się granic pomiędzy miastem a jego otoczeniem w wyniku postępującego procesu suburbanizacji. Podstawowa funkcja granicy – oddzielanie od siebie fragmentów przestrzeni – ulega zatraceniu. Analiza planowanych funkcji terenów przyjętych w studiach uwarunkowań i kierunków zagospodarowania przestrzennego poszczególnych jednostek samorządu terytorialnego po obu stronach granicy administracyjnej Krakowa pozwoli na wskazanie tendencji związanych z kształtowaniem przez władze samorządowe strefy przejściowej pomiędzy miastem centralnym (metropolią) a jego funkcjonalnym otoczeniem. Dodatkowa analiza zagospodarowania przestrzennego terenu w promieniu 500 m od granicy stanowi próbę odpowiedzi na pytanie, czy to miasto „rozlewa się” w stronę sąsiadujących gmin, czy gminy chcą „wlać się” do miasta?
DIAGNOSTICS AND PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION BEHAVIOR OF EMPLOYEES OF THE PENAL CORRECTION SYSTEM
Authors: Хотькина Ольга Константиновна 
Published: December 2020

В статье изучены возможные области применения диагностики служебной деятельности сотрудников уголовно-исполнительной системы в качестве профилактики их коррупционного поведения, особенности и проблемные моменты диагностики сотрудников системы, исполнения наказаний, а так же выделены основные компоненты диагностирования. Результатом исследования явилось определение сфер целесообразности применения диагностики служебной деятельности при профилактике коррупционного поведения сотрудников уголовно-исполнительной системы.
The article explores the possible areas of application for the diagnostics of the performance of employees of the penitentiary system as a prevention of their corrupt behavior. The author has studied the features and problematic aspects of the diagnosis of system employees, the execution of sentences, as well as highlighted the main components of the diagnosis. The result of the study was the identification of areas of appropriateness of the use of performance diagnostics in the prevention of corrupt behavior of employees of the penal correctional system.
WILLINGNESS TO PAY (WTP) JASA LINGKUNGAN SUMBERDAYA AIR TANAH SUMUR DI KOTA KUPANG
Authors: Bani Aplonia , Benu Fredrik , Kotta Herry 
Published: December 2020

Abstract: This study using an interview for survey, respondents were asked a series of questions about their willingness to pay for environmental services as hypothetical research, which would assist in the conservation of water resources. Willingness to pay (WTP) for the owners who commercialized the well water using bidding game methods with offers of different starting points was asked to the respondents for the Groundwater Basin (CAT) Tabun-Bakunase-Haukoto-Sikumana, CAT Kupang-Oesapa-Tarus, CAT Penfui and Baumata, CAT Bolok-Tenau-Alak-Namosain. The results of the study showed that the value of Willingnes To Pay of the well owner was commercialized from 17 respondents who were willing to pay in the amount of Rp. 518.209 or Rp.6,100/m3.
The average cost of production around Rp. 146.650/day, with the amount of discharged water that taken is 4.175 m3, with a cost per 5 m3 is Rp. 3.482, resulting in Rp.30.997 surplus for the producer. Consumer Respondent surplus towards payment of environmental services for commercialized wells water resources is Rp. 496.000,.
The consumption of commercialized well water resources in Kupang on CAT Bolok-Tenau-Alak-Namosain is 150 m3/day or 54.750 m3/year, CAT Tabun-Bakunase-Haukoto-Sikumana is 2.600 m3/day or 949.000 m3/year, CAT Kupang- Oesapa-Tarus is 1.125 m3/day or 410.625 m3/year, CAT Penfui is 300 m3/day or 109.500 m3/year, and the amount of water withdrawal is less than the potential of groundwater in each CAT, so there is a surplus of water discharge that taken on CAT in the city of Kupang.
The factors that influence the agreed response based on the test results indicate that the risk factors that have a low level of risk are Age (X1), Education (X2), Occupation (X3), Cost (X5), while risk factors that have a strong level of risk are Acceptance (X4) and Environmental Services Knowledge (X6). For Age risk factors (X1), Education (X2), Employment (X3), Costs (X5) have a low level risk level, this means that these factors are not risk factors that can pose a high risk on the willingness of the respondents to pay (WTP). While Acceptance (X4) and Environmental Services Knowledge (X6) have strong risk factors which means that these factors pose a strong risk to the willingness of respondents to pay (WTP), so that a significant effect is partially between acceptance and knowledge of environmental services to willingness of well owners in paying for groundwater environmental services that are used as economic goods. Acceptance and knowledge of environmental services have a significant effect because the greater the acceptance and knowledge of environmental services, the greater the willingness to pay for environmental services.
Incidencia de queratitis fúngicas en el Hospital Nacional de Clínicas, Córdoba
Authors: Cepeda Burghini Romina , Fraenza Laura Beatriz 
Published: December 2020

Resumen
Introducción: La queratitis fúngica es una infección corneal supurativa grave, generalmente ulcerosa, que puede provocar ceguera o visión reducida.
Objetivos: Reportar la incidencia y los agentes causales más comunes de queratitis micóticas en el Hospital Nacional de Clínicas, de la ciudad de Córdoba.
Materiales y Métodos: Se llevó a cabo un estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo y comparativo de los registros de casos con diagnóstico de queratitis fúngica en el Hospital Nacional de Clínicas en el período comprendido desde marzo del 2007 a diciembre de 2017 inclusive, analizando las variables edad, sexo y factores predisponentes. Se determinaron porcentajes y frecuencias de los microorganismos recuperados y llevando a cabo un análisis estadístico mediante una prueba de dependencia, determinamos la relación entre sexo de los pacientes e incidencia de queratitis fúngica.
Resultados: De los 66 casos positivos respecto de 469 muestras totales, el 57.5% correspondió a Fusarium sp, seguido de Aspergillus sp. La principal causa de queratitis fúngica fue traumatismo con restos de vegetales. Se determinó un promedio de 6 casos diagnosticados por año.
Conclusiones: El género predominante fue Fusarium sp, con una incidencia del 14,1% para esta infección en una proporción de 2.9:1 hombres respecto de mujeres.
Localizing Heat-Generating Defects Using Fluorescent Microthermal Imaging
Authors: Tangyunyong P. , Liang A.Y. , Righter A.W. , Barton D.L. , Soden J.M. 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Fluorescent microthermal imaging (FMI) involves coating a sample surface with a thin fluorescent film that, upon exposure to UV light source, emits temperature-dependent fluorescence [1-7]. The principle behind FMI was thoroughly reviewed at the ISTFA in 1994 [8, 9]. In two recent publications [10,11], we identified several factors in film preparation and data processing that dramatically improved the thermal resolution and sensitivity of FMI. These factors include signal averaging, the use of base mixture films, film stabilization and film curing. These findings significantly enhance the capability of FMI as a failure analysis tool. In this paper, we show several examples that use FMI to quickly localize heat-generating defects ("hot spots"). When used with other failure analysis techniques such as focused ion beam (FIB) cross sectioning and scanning electron microscope (SEM) imaging, we demonstrate that FMI is a powerful tool to efficiently identify the root cause of failures in complex ICs. In addition to defect localization, we use a failing IC to determine the sensitivity of FMI (i.e., the lowest power that can be detected) in an ideal situation where the defects are very localized and near the surface.