bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Determinants of Attitude and Intention towards Adoption of Islamic Finance among Small Businessmen of Rawalpindi and Islamabad
Authors: Shaikh Ali Imran , Rahim Faiz Ur , Taimoor Tehseen 
Published: May 2021

Halal and Islamic Finance business sectors are Shariah-compliant and the values, principles and market they share with each other are very similar. In spite of these significant similarities, the connection between Halal sectors and Islamic finance is not very healthy. We can quote an example of Malaysia here, where this poor connection is comprehendible as the people from Halal industry adopt Islamic Financing at a very low rate. In order to become a real Halal business operator, the venture must be conscious about the adequate and halal means of financing as well apart only focusing upon the Halal production. Nevertheless, this phenomenon does not seem to be properly addressed. In order words, we can say the Holistic Halal concept should be adopted by mandatory integration of the Halal production with Islamic financing. This research aims to find the determinants the attitude and intention towards adoption of Islamic finance among ‘Small Businessmen’ through survey instruments.
Ejder Meyvesinin Ozmotik Dehidrasyonu ve Kuruma Özelliklerinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: UĞUZ Metin , GEZİCİ Aysun 
Published: May 2021

Kurutma işlemi meyve ve sebzelerin daha uzun süre bozulmadan muhafaza edilmesi için
yapılmaktadır. Fakat güneşte kurutulan ürünlerde vitamin kaybı olduğu için son
zamanlarda farklı teknolojiler uygulanmaktadır. Meyve sebze gibi ürünlerin konsantre
çözeltiler içerisine daldırılması veya ozmotik ajanın ürüne doğrudan ilavesi ile suyunun
uzaklaştırılması işlemi ozmotik dehidrasyon olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Enerji tasarrufu
sağlaması, ürünün kalite özelliklerini koruyup istenilen özellikte ürün vermesi nedeniyle
son yıllarda çok sık uygulanan bir yöntem haline gelmiştir. Kurutma öncesi yapılan
ozmotik kurutma, ultrason gibi ön işlemler, son ürünün kalitesi üzerinde etkili olmakta ve
ürün kalitesi bozulmamaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı ejder meyvesinin kurutulmasında
uygulanan ozmotik dehidrasyon ön işleminin kurumaya etkisi ve bu kuruma sırasında su
kaybı, şeker kazanımı ve ağırlık azalması, ile insan sağlığı üzerine etkileri hakkında bilgi
vermektir.
Treatment of corruption and strengthening integrity in Kosovo Police
Authors: Maliqi Reshat , Maloku Elda 
Published: May 2021

The object of the research in the paper is the treatment of corruption and strengthening the integrity of the Kosovo Police. The aim of the conducted research is not only to inform the public and the reader to understand the causes and the specific forms of corrupted behavior and abuse of official duty from the police officers, but to also inform them with damages that are caused to the values of police culture and ethics in general, as well as the measures to be taken. Growth and development of the Police with human resources and legal competencies, by a certain individual is often accompanied by abuse and deviation from the exercise of those powers during the exercise of official duty, and investigations conducted during 2015-2019 testify the involvement of police officers in criminal offenses with corrupt elements. This research is based on and implements a research and comparative approach and model related to the phenomenon of corruption in the Kosovo police for the period from 2015-2019. The case that is being studied aims to learn through the comparative method regarding the investigation and treatment of corruption in the police of Kosovo and Albania.
In the final analysis of this paper from all the conclusions and recommendations it can be said that the ways of recognizing the existence of corrupt behaviors and identifying work in preventing, detecting and cracking down on this negative phenomenon by both the police themselves and the specialized oversight and control structures, avoids and reduces corruption.
The Analyze of Nation Leader’s Decision-Making Based on Young Generation Perception
Authors: Rambe Kamarul Zaman , Andriyanty Reny 
Published: May 2021

The objectives of this study to examine the significance of relationship between the characteristics of the president of the Republic of Indonesia, the president’s decision making and the president’s changing responds on development performance in Indonesia based on young generation cohort. Through this research, will be obtained the recommendation for the formulation of an ideal national leader model according to the times. This research implements a descriptive method. The datas were analyzed using structural equations. The character of the president is not confirmed that it have a significant direct and indirect correlation with development performance. There decision making pattern corelated with development performance at the 10 percent significance level. Decision making by the president is based on successive factors, they are as follow: group decision making, decision making with Delphi techniques and participatory decision making. The analysis of the changing response was confirmed to have a relationship with the development performance at a significance level of 10 percent. Sensitivity factors that have a substantial influences are: technological changes respond, sensitivity to national & global economic changes respond, and sensitivity to social respond change and sensitivity to respond change in general.
PROCESSO DE EXPANSÃO URBANA DE CAMPINA GRANDE- PB SOB A ÓTICA DA REGIÃO SUDOESTE
Authors: Mendes Agra Davi 
Published: May 2021

A urbanização da região sudoeste da cidade de Campina Grande, no estado da Paraíba, teve destaque a partir da implantação de investimentos públicos e privados em infraestrutura e empreendimentos destinados a habitações de interesse social. Essa pesquisa buscou refletir como ocorreu o processo nos últimos vinte anos, destacando a importância das legislações urbanísticas, sobretudo do plano diretor no reflexo dinâmico ocupacional e social resultante dessa expansão. Foi utilizada a metodologia exploratória bibliográfica e descritiva. Os resultados alcançados evidenciaram que a luta pelo direito à moradia digna refletem um cenário de avanços urbanísticos, valorização do solo e quão ainda essa região pode expandir-se com a nova revisão do plano diretor.
Palavras-chave: Urbanização; Expansão; Legislações urbanísticas
ATUAÇÃO DO ENFERMEIRO FRENTE A PREVENÇÃO DO CÂNCER DE PÊNIS NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA DE SAÚDE: UMA REVISÃO DA LITERATURA
Authors: Alves Ribeiro Wanderson , Santos Souza Joelma Zoroastro dos , Santos Almeida Marluci Conceição dos , Dias Lilian Laine da Conceição , Fonseca Renata Alves , Cunha Vinicius Santos Braz da , Motta Alcoforado Greyce Kelly Souza , Daniel Elisa Santana , Nascimento Érica Souza do , Moura Duarte Amanda Gomes de 
Published: May 2021

O câncer de pênis é um tipo raro, com alta incidência em homens da terceira idade, porém, podem ser afetados os mais jovens. A doença acomete indivíduo de baixo nível social, com maus hábitos higiênicos, tendo como principal fator de risco a fimose e muitas das vezes estão associadas ao papilomavírus humanos (HPV). O atraso na procura por ajuda médica, o tratamento tardio na maioria dos casos, o câncer de pênis terá que submeter a cirurgia, ocorrendo muitas vezes a penectomia total ou parcial e metástase, alternativa essa que afeta a saúde psíquica, física do homem e de toda família. A maioria já ouviu falar sobre o câncer de pênis e sabem que a higiene intima com água e sabão, a circuncisão, o uso de preservativo são maneira mais eficaz de prevenção. Trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica de abordagem qualitativa e caráter descritivo, que objetivou compreender as práticas e saberes do enfermeiro na prevenção ao câncer de pênis na Atenção Primária de Saúde. Os resultados apontam que a educação em saúde é uma das principais ferramentas para a prevenção do câncer de pênis. Conclui-se que, a promoção da saúde é uma estratégia relevante frente ao câncer de mama e que o enfermeiro, quando identifica os grupos vulneráveis, pode estabelecer medidas preventivas e educação em saúde para aqueles que estão em risco da doença.
СТРАТЕГИЧЕСКИЙ АНАЛИЗ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ СОВРЕМЕННОГО КОНТАКТ-ЦЕНТРА
Authors: Темирбекова Айдана Ахмедовна , Лещинская Элеонора Мироновна 
Published: May 2021

Выполнен сравнительный анализ различных моделей построения контакт-центров с использованием методов имитационного моделирования. Выбран оптимальный вариант создания контакт-центра, направленный на снижение вероятности отказа в обслуживании, сокращение среднего времени обслуживания и ожидания в очереди. Построение имитационных моделей проводилось в среде GPSS WORLD. Контакт-центр рассматривался в виде n-канальной системы массового обслуживания с простейшими потоками и неограниченной очередью (M/M/n). Для повышения пропускной способности центра предложено в периоды наибольшей нагрузки увеличивать число работающих операторов за счет интеллектуальной маршрутизации вызовов в контакт-центре и использования резервной группы операторов. Показано, что своевременные решения в организации работы, предусматривающие мониторинг и анализ поступающей нагрузки, оперативное управление текущей деятельностью контакт-центра, наличие резервной группы операторов, обеспечивают улучшение качества обслуживания клиентов.
Protective effect of casticin in myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats via attenuation of oxidative stress and inflammation
Authors: Ji Lei , Tian Zhen , Liu Yingying , Liu Min 
Published: May 2021

IntroductionMyocardial ischemic/reperfusion injury is the main prognostic factor after myocardial infarction. However, by the time reperfusion is
achieved, the cardiac tissues have already undergone necrosis and initiated inflammation and oxidative stress. Therefore, the present study aimed
to evaluate the beneficial effect of casticin (CST) on myocardial ischemia/
reperfusion (MI/R) injury and to explore its mechanism of action.Material and methodsMI/R injury was induced using 30-min left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) occlusion followed by 4 h reperfusion.
CST was administered to rats before reperfusion. The outcome of CST was
determined according to various indices of oxidative stress, inflammation,
apoptotic genes and nuclear factor k-light-chain-enhancer of activated
B cells (NF-kB).ResultsThe results suggested that CST causes significant improvement in
left ventricular systolic pressure (LVSP) and derivative of pressure over time
of maximal rate of rise of (usually) left ventricular pressure (± dp/dtmax) with
reduction of left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP). It also reduces
increased ST segment together with restoration of the changes in RR interval and QRS complex. The histopathological analysis of cardiac tissue
further corroborated the effect of CST. It also causes improvement of the
antioxidant system by reducing malondialdehyde (MDA) level with increase
in superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx). The levels
of cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6) were also found to be reduced upon CST
treatment. The expression of NF-kB, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS)
and BCL2-associated X protein (Bax) was found to be reduced in the CST
treated group together with an increase in Bcl-2.ConclusionsCollectively, the results of the study demonstrated that casticin protects rats from MI/R damage possibly via attenuation of oxidative
stress, the inflammatory response and apoptosis. It was also shown to inhibit NF-kB and iNOS in western blot analysis.
Long non-coding RNA SNHG16 contributes to progression of carotid atherosclerosis by regulating miR-30c-5p/ADAM10 axis
Authors: Zhao Chunlan , Zhang Xiaopei , Hao Yugui 
Published: May 2021

IntroductionCarotid atherosclerosis (CAS) is one of the main causes of cerebral infarction in the ageing population. Long non-coding RNA small nucleolar RNA host gene 16 (lnc-SNHG16) could promote the development of atherosclerosis. However, the mechanism of lnc-SNHG16 in CAS remains vague.Material and methodsThe expression levels of lnc-SNHG16, microRNA-30c-5p (miR-30c-5p) and disintegrin and metalloproteinase 10 (ADAM10) were detected by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Cell viability and migration were detected by 3-(4, 5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2, 5-diphenyl-2-H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) and transwell assays, severally. The levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-β and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Protein levels of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), calponin and ADAM10 were examined by western blot assay. The binding relationship between miR-30c-5p and lnc-SNHG16 or ADAM10 was predicted by Starbase, then verified by the dual-luciferase reporter assay.ResultsLnc-SNHG16 and ADAM10 were increased, and miR-30c-5p was decreased in CAS patient and oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL)-treated human aortic smooth muscle cells (hASMCs). Lnc-SNHG16 silencing repressed cell viability, migration, inflammation, facilitated differentiation in ox-LDL-treated hASMCs. Moreover, mechanical analysis proved that lnc-SNHG16 improved ADAM10 expression by sponging miR-30c-5p.ConclusionsOur data indicated that lnc-SNHG16 could regulate the progression of ox-LDL induced CAS model by the miR-30c-5p/ADAM10 axis, implying a potential therapeutic strategy for CAS
The underlying mechanisms of FGF2 in carotid atherosclerotic plaque development revealed
by bioinformatics analysis
Authors: Li Jian , Wang Haifeng , Dong Chenjie , Huang Junling , Ma Wenlin 
Published: May 2021

IntroductionThe purpose of this study was to explore the regulatory mechanisms of FGF2 on carotid atherosclerotic plaque development using bioinformatics analysis.Material and methodsExpression profiles of 32 atheroma plaque (AP) and 32 paired distant macroscopically intact (DMI) tissues samples in the GSE43292 dataset were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. Following identification of differential expression genes (DEGs),
correlation analysis of fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2) and DEGs was conducted. Subsequently, functional enrichment analysis and the proteinprotein interaction network for FGF2 significantly correlated DEGs were constructed. Then, microRNAs (miRNAs) that regulated FGF2 and regulatory pairs of long noncoding RNA (lncRNA)-miRNA were predicted to construct the lncRNA-miRNA-FGF2 network.ResultsA total of 101 DEGs between AP and DMI samples were identified, and 31 DEGs were analyzed to have coexpression relationships with FGF2, including 23 positively correlated and 8 negatively correlated DEGs. VAV3 had the lowest r value among all FGF2 negatively correlated DEGs. FGF2 positively correlated DEGs were closely related to “regulation of smooth muscle contraction” (e.g., calponin 1 [CNN1]), while FGF2 negatively correlated
DEGs were significantly associated with “platelet activation” (e.g., Vav guanine nucleotide exchange factor 3 [VAV3]). In addition, a total of 12 miRNAs that regulated FGF2 were predicted, and hsa-miR-15a-5p and hsamiR-16-5p were highlighted in the lncRNA-miRNA-FGF2 regulatory network.ConclusionsCNN1 might cooperate with FGF2 to regulate smooth muscle contractility during CAP formation. VAV3 might cooperate with FGF2 to be responsible for the development of CAP through participating in platelet activation. Hsa-miR-15a-5p and hsa-miR-16-5p might participate in the development of CAP via regulating FGF2.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of correlation between cough variant asthma and mycoplasma pneumonia in children
Authors: Jiao Luyan , Zhang Guoqing , Yuan Yi , Cao Ling 
Published: May 2021

IntroductionThe present study was to explore the correlation between cough variant asthma (CVA) and repeated episodes of mycoplasma pneumonia in children.Material and methodsMultiple databases were searched for relevant studies, and the articles that eventually satisfied the inclusion criteria were included. All the meta-analyses were conducted with the Review Manager 5.2. To estimate the quality of each article, the risk of bias table was performed. Totally 1223 patients with CVA and 1437 patients with simple cough (SC) were included.ResultsFinally, 9 studies including 2660 patients were included, who eventually satisfied the eligibility criteria. The results of heterogeneity test suggested that the serum level of IgE (MD = 80.69, 95%CI [77.75, 83.62], P < 0.001; P for heterogeneity <0.001, I2 = 95%), eosinophil count (MD= 2.93, 95%CI [2.72, 3.13], P < 0.001; P for heterogeneity < 0.001, I2 = 71%) and the number of children with positive IgM (OR = 4.44, 95%CI [3.73, 5.29], P < 0.001; P for heterogeneity = 0.63, I2 = 0%) were significantly different. The value of IgE in CVA was higher than that in SC, eosinophil count in CVA was higher than that in SC and the number of IgM positive children in the CVA group was higher than that in the SC group.ConclusionsThis study demonstrated a correlation between cough variant asthma and mycoplasma pneumonia.
Diagnostic Accuracy of Antibody-based Rapid Diagnostic Test in Detecting Coronavirus Disease 2019: Systematic Review
Authors: Gracienta Tiara , Herardi Ryan , Santosa Frans , Pasiak Taufiq , Tjang Yanto 
Published: May 2021

IntroductionThe rapid transmission of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) requires a fast, accurate, and affordable detection method. Despite doubts of its diagnostic accuracy, Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) is world-widely used in consideration for its practicality. This systematic review aims to determine the diagnostic accuracy of antibody-based RDT in detecting COVID-19.Material and methodsA literature search was carried out on five journal databases using the PRISMA-P 2015 method. We included all studies published up to February 2021. The risk of bias was evaluated using The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Checklist for Diagnostic Test Accuracy Studies. Data regarding peer-review status, study design, tests kit information, immunoglobulin class, target antigen, and the number of samples were extracted and tabulated. We estimated the pooled sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) with a 95% confidence interval.ResultsThirty-three studies met the eligibility criteria. The pooled data results showed that the combined detection method of IgM or IgG had the highest sensitivity and NPV, which were 73.41% (95% CI: 72.22-74.57) and 75.34% (95% CI: 74.51-76.16), respectively. The single IgG detection method had the highest specificity and PPV of 96.68% (95% CI: 96.25-97.07) and 95.97% (95% CI: 95.47-96.42%), respectively.ConclusionsAntibody-based RDT is not satisfactory as a primary diagnostic test but has utilities as a screening tool.
Melatonin Enhances Chondrocytes Survival Through Hyaluronic Acid Production and Mitochondria Protection
Authors: Liu Zhi-Qiang , Wang Jingjing , Thapa Amrish , Xie Ying , Guo Jing , Li Xin , Jiang Hongmei , Wang Yixuan , Peng Ziyi , Wang Sheng , Wang Jingya , Li Xianhui , Ye Lingqun 
Published: May 2021

IntroductionMelatonin, an indoleamine synthesized mainly in the pineal gland, plays a key role in regulating the homeostasis of bone and cartilage. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are released during osteoarthritis (OA) and associated with cartilage degradation. Melatonin is a potent scavenger of ROS.Material and methodsWe used rat chondrocytes as a research objective in our study and investigated the effect of melatonin. We evaluated cell viability by MTS, cell apoptosis and mitochondrial transmembrane potential (MMP) by flow cytometry, hyaluronic acid (HA) concentrations by ELISA assay, relative gene and protein expression by RT-qPCR and WB assay, the subcellular location of nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) p65 and Rh-123 dye by immunofluorescence, oxygen consumption rate (OCR) by Seahorse equipment.ResultsMTS and flow cytometry assay indicated that melatonin prevented H2O2-induced cell death. Melatonin suppressed the expression of HAS1 both from mRNA and protein level in time- and dose-dependent manners. Furthermore, melatonin treatment attenuated the decrease in HA production in response to H2O2 stimulation and repressed the expression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). Melatonin significantly decreased the nuclear volume of p65 and inhibited the expression of p50 induced by H2O2. In addition, melatonin restored the MMP and OCR of mitochondria, exerted mitochondrial protection function.ConclusionsMelatonin has a protective effect on chondrocytes, possibly by upregulating HA synthesis and inhibiting the NF-kB signaling.
Generalized Correlation for the Physical and Psychometric Properties of Chlorodifluromethane
Authors: Ismail Natheer Nori 
Published: May 2021

Chlorodifluoromethane is used as pure or in mixture for refrigeration (medium-high temperatures). It is also used as a blowing agent for extruded polystyrene and polyurethane foams and a component in sterilant gas mixtures. A new generalized correlation for the physical and psychometric properties of liquid Chlorodifluromethane as a function to temperature are introduced, Equation (1). The new correlation was statistically compared with those previously presented and found to be :

… (1)
Where :
A, B, C and D are the property constants,
T is the temperature in degrees centigrade.
استثمار الحقول النفطية وأثرها في البيئة الزراعية في محافظة البصرة
Authors: ياسين د.بشرى رمضان 
Published: May 2021

ان نمو النشاط ألاقتصادي وما رافقه من تطور تكنولوجي وابتكار تقنيات حديثة لأستثمار الموارد الطبيعية ادى الى التأثير السلبي على البيئة وبالتالي اختلال التوازن البيئي ، لذا يهدف البحث الى معرفة اثر استثمار الحقول النفطية والغاز على البيئة الزراعية في محافظة البصرة.
اعتمد البحث على الدراسة الميدانية ، ونتائج تحاليل نماذج من الترب والمياه مختبريآ للكشف عن تراكيز الملوثات النفطية القريبة من مزارع الزبير ، والحصول على البيانات من الدوائر ذات العلاقة بالموضوع ، وألأطلاع على المصادر المكتبية .
Synthesis of Biopolymers by Condensed Histidine Imide Derivatives with Some Acid Anhydride and Their Crosslink with Acrylonitrite
Authors: M.A Dr. Firyal. , M. Assel K. 
Published: May 2021

Histidine as known amino acid was converted to its acid chloride [C1] with thionyl chloride at 0 oC, then reacted with ammonia, the corresponding imide-diamine [C2] was obtained, and then condensed with maleic or methylnadic anhydride. The two novel condensed polymers [C3, C4] were obtained with highly conversion percentage and modified to crosslinked polymers [C5, C6] with acrylonitrile monomer through vinylic group by free radical polymerization.
The physical properties of all prepared polymers were studied and characterized by 1H-NMR, FT-IR and UV-visible spectroscopy. The swelling % was calculated.
The new Polymers [C3, C4], were synthesized by direct polycondensation to give the new bioactive polymers. The rate of hydrolysis of the prepared polymers was studied in different pH values at 37 oC. Howeve, the crosslinked biopolymers [C5, C6] indicated much more chemical resistance than [C3, C4], and the sustained release was observed as good results in basic medium.
Preparation of Poly (N-4-Antipyrinyl or Procainyl Methyl Nadamic Acids) as Drug Polymers
Authors: AL-Salami Dr. Firyal M. Ali , AL-Sharify Abbas N. M. , Kadhem Khudheyer  Jawad 
Published: May 2021

Two new monomers of N-4-antipyrinyl methyl nadamic acid M1 and N-Procaienyl methyl nadamic acid M2 were synthesized from reaction of 4-Aminoantipyrine or procaine with methyl nadic anhydride at room temperature with dioxane as a solvent.
The prepared monomers M1 and M2 were polymerized free radically with AIBN as initiator to corresponding polyamic acids P1 and P2, Which were converted to their sodium salt polymers P3 and P4 to enhanced their solubility's in water.
The physical and chemical properties were studied for monomers and polymers, also FT-IR ,1H-NMR and UV. Spectroscopy was characterized of M1or M2. The intrinsic viscosity was measured by Ostwald viscometer at 30 0C .The swelling %was measured and the controlled release rates of drug polymers were studied in different pH values at 37 0C.