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Investigation of temperature dependences of current-voltage characteristics of hybrid organic materials based on zinc complexes
Authors: Tyutyunik Andrey , Gurchenko Vladimir , Mazinov Alim 
Published: November 2021

In this work, we analyzed the current-voltage characteristics in the temperature range of the hybrid organic material C24H24N6O3Zn in order to determine the prospects for using this compound as a semiconductor material. The range of temperature measurements was from 270 to 330 K. An electrochemical analysis of the studied coordination compound was carried out,
the energies of the HOMO and LUMO levels were calculated. The method of obtaining, microscopy, and also the method of measuring the temperature dependences of the electrical
properties of the obtained thin films of these hybrid materials based on zinc complexes are described. A number of fundamental values of the films of this coordination compound have
been calculated: the activation energy is  0.88 eV and the mobility of charge carriers is  1.4710-11 cm V-1 s-1.
High-temperature behavior of housed piezoelectric resonators based on CTGS
Authors: Schulz Michal , Ghanavati Rezvan , Kohler Fabian , Wilde Jürgen , Fritze Holger 
Published: November 2021

Abstract. A temperature sensor based on piezoelectric single crystals allowing stable operation in harsh environments such as extreme temperatures and highly reducing or oxidizing atmospheres is presented. The temperature dependence of the mechanical stiffness of thickness shear mode resonators is used to determine temperature changes. The sensor is based on catangasite (Ca3TaGa3Si2O14 – CTGS), a member of a langasite crystal family. CTGS exhibits an ordered crystal structure and low acoustic losses, even at 1000 ∘C. The resonance frequency and quality factor of unhoused and of housed CTGS resonators are measured up to about 1030 ∘C. A temperature coefficient of the resonance frequency of about 200 Hz K−1 for a 5 MHz device is found and enables determination of temperature changes as small as 0.04 K. Housed CTGS resonators do not show any significant change in the resonance behavior during a 30 d, long-term test at 711 ∘C.
Nghiên cứu thực trạng chi phí khám bệnh và điều trị ngoại trú cho bệnh nhân bảo hiểm y tế tại Bệnh viện Quân y 121 từ tháng 7/2020 đến tháng 3/2021
Authors: Anh Nguyễn Doãn 
Published: November 2021

Mục tiêu: Xác định các chi phí khám và chi phí điều trị đối với người bệnh bảo hiểm y tế ngoại trú, làm cơ sở xác định các chỉ số cần điều chỉnh cho thanh quyết toán theo phương thức định suất sẽ được áp dụng. Đối tượng và phương pháp: Báo cáo về người bệnh bảo hiểm y tế đến khám và điều trị tại bệnh viện Quân y 121 từ tháng 7/2020 đến tháng 3/2021. Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Mô tả cắt ngang. Kết quả và kết luận: Xác định các chỉ số cơ bản của thanh quyết toán bảo hiểm y tế ngoại trú (chi phí chung, chi phí cận lâm sàng, chi phí thuốc điều trị, chi phí theo nhóm tuổi). Trung bình chi phí/lượt khám chung là 174.985,89 ± 16.873,69đ. Tỷ lệ % (chi phí xét nghiệm, chẩn đoán hình ảnh/chi phí) chung là 16,01%. Nhóm 4 và nhóm 5 có chi phí cao (tương ứng là 174.743,32 đ (99,86%) và 195.712,09đ (111,84%)). Trung bình chi phí thuốc/lượt khám là 111.213,48 ± 16.046,95đ chiếm 63,56%. Chi phí thuốc ở nhóm 4, nhóm 5 chiếm tỷ lệ lớn (64,32% và 70,47%)
“Ruined Cities in Cyprus”
Authors: Konstantinidou Danai 
Published: November 2021

ABSTRACTAt the eve of the twentieth century, Cyprus's British administration perceived the island's medieval structures from a utilitarian point of view; their premises were put to new uses, their stones were removed and reused in new constructions. A mere six years later, selected medieval structures were declared monuments under the then-enacted 1905 Antiquities Law. This article investigates this radical shift and seeks to establish the seminal role of an anonymous letter sent to the Times in December 1899. It argues that these 300 words against the alleged demolition of Famagusta's medieval walls by the British Colonial Office initiated the first steps toward the preservation of medieval structures not only within the town but across the island. Ultimately it seeks to establish that the actions of this six-year period, a response to the letter's allegations, marked the beginning of a process that shaped Cyprus's medieval monuments as we appreciate them today.
In It Together
Authors: Locke Jessica 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
This article offers an exploratory exegesis of the Buddhist concept of collective karma. My aim is to provide a thicker philosophical account of what this important but rather tricky concept entails. In Buddhist philosophy, karma is a complex topic that is central to Buddhist moral psychology and soteriology. The most common unit of analysis to which karma applies is the individual, however, and it is not altogether clear in what respect karma can be applied to the scale of a community. As collective karma has been taken up in recent years by theorists of engaged Buddhism, clarifying what exactly collective karma is and entails stands to fortify the theoretical basis that underwrites its application to contemporary social and political problems. The main work of this article is, first, to provide a brief exegesis of karma simplicter, and then to analyze two appearances of collective karma in traditional Buddhist literature. To illustrate the practical ramifications of collective karma, I advance the example of the abolitionist theory of transformative justice as a practice of collective karmic self-fashioning.
Apocalyptic Fears in a Time of Dying (of) Whiteness
Authors: Ioanide Paula 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
This article considers what caused the resurgence of white nationalist rage, resentment, and fears before and after Donald Trump was elected to office. For the white working class, declining economic prospects for mobility were sutured to fears of a dying whiteness. The political right used information tactics that normalized a conspiratorial, “post-truth” worldview. For white middle- and upper-class Americans who have been thriving economically since the 1980s, the fears of a dying whiteness were overwhelmingly projected as future possibilities. Such emotional investments in defending whiteness forged a cross-class identification with Trump's white nationalist agenda. At the same time, racial and environmental justice movements made other white Americans increasingly aware that they might be dying of whiteness—a ontological and materialist system that is leading to a collective process of social degradation and ecological self-destruction. The essay speculates on what might motivate white Americans to join a broader divestment from systemic racism and to create a new ontology based on atonement and reparations.
Desire, Truth, and the Role of Narrative Skepticism in Democratic Experience
Authors: Stroud Scott R. 
Published: November 2021

AbstractMany see narrative as important for life in terms of its persuasive value, including through the process of identification. This article examines narrative and argument with particular attention to how desire and self-image warp processes of narrative judgment and appropriation. In seeking a way to transcend only accepting narratives or storied accounts of important events that confirm what we want to believe, this article proposes the idea of narrative skepticism as a limiting disposition to our reactions to narratives we are poised to accept and those accepted by our partisan opponents. Narrative skepticism, if employed in a positive and pluralistic fashion, can follow through on the ideals posited by thinkers such as John Dewey that involve deeply democratic and unified communities of diverse but respectful partisans.
Evaluation of Heat Stress on Bakery Worker in Makurdi Benue State, north east Nigeria.
Authors: Owhor Sampson Chisa , J D Amine , Nguseer Orafa Patience 
Published: November 2021

Nigeria being a tropical nation with high temperature and some Nigerian bakeries use mud oven which expose workers to direct contact with heat increasing their risk of heat stress. This research work tends to evaluate heat stress on bakery workers in Makurdi, Benue State. Forty questionnaires were validly filled and handed in from the workers at the various bakeries. Data such as age, duration of exposure as well as heat stress estimation and satisfaction level were filled in and data were analysis using statistics and results shows that heat stress reduces efficiency and productivity in workers poses health risk in workers such as heat cramps, heat rashes and in severe cases even heat stroke which may threaten the life of these workers. The results from measurements in this work has shown that bakery workers in Makurdi metropolis are highly exposed to heat stress and are likely to experience one disorder or the other with possible death consequences. It was also found that heat stress is often an overlooked problem as most workers lacked proper knowledge of control measures and employers have made little or no effort to prevent heat stress disorders.
Adaptability of Seven Maize (Zea mays L.) Varieties in High Humid Rainforest Zone of Nigeria
Authors: Esang Demben Moses , Akata Ofonime Raphael , Ikeh Angus Onwudiwe 
Published: November 2021

Field experiment was conducted at National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI) Uyo-Out station in 2015 and 2016 cropping seasons. The aimÂ wasÂ to evaluate the yields of seven maize varieties in humid rainforest of Uyo, Southeastern Nigeria in view of recommending high yield varieties. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design, replicated three times. The treatments were seven maize varieties viz- : Uwep (local). FARZ 32, Oba super 2, Oba 98 and suwan-I-SR, Quality protein maize (QPM) and extra-early. Growth and yield data were subjected to analysis of variance. Significant mean were compared using least significant difference at p<0.05. The result showed significant difference(p<0.05) plant height. FAR 32 was the tallest at 9WAP (159.37 and 163.33 cm in 2015 and 2016 cropping seasons, respectively) The shortest variety, 121.12 and 122.61 cm, respectively at 9WAP was recorded in QPM. The weight of grains varied significantly different. FARZ 32 had the heaviest 100 grain weight, 42.60 g and 41.30 g in 2015 and 2016, respectively. The least weight of 100 seeds 31.09 g and 32.99 g, respectively was recorded from Extra Early maize. Comparing the maize grain yield, the result indicated significant difference (p<0.05) in both cropping seasons. FARZ 32 had the highest grain yield, 4.37 and 4.30 tonnes per hectare in 2015 and 2016 in both cropping seasons. Oba super 2 had 4.30 and 4.20 tonnes per hectare in 2015 and 2016. The local cultivar Uweb had 2.49 and 2.59 tonnes per hectare grain yield in both years. The least grain yield, 2.32 and 2.45 tonnes per hectare, respectively was from Extra early maize. Oba, Farz -32, Oba super 2 and Oba 98 were recommended to farmers in the study area.
Evaluation of Morphological Characters and Yield Variability of Some Elite Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) in Uyo, Southeastern Nigeria
Authors: Udounang Patrick Ibang , Ekwere Okon John , Akata Ofonime Raphael 
Published: November 2021

Field experiment was carried out at Uyo to evaluate some morphological traits and yield variability of some elite cassava varieties with aim of making innovative recommendation to farmers. The experiment laid out in a complete block design, replicated three times. The treatments were six cassava varieties; TMS 30572, TME 419, TMS 98/0505, TMS 98/0581, TMS 01/1412 and local variety known as Obubit Okpo. Data collected from growth and yield was subjected to analysis of variances. Significant means were compares using least significant difference (LSD) at 5% probability level. Among the cassava varieties; TMS 98/0581 had superiority over in four characters namely; leaf area, storage root length, storage root circumference and yield. Also TMS 01/1412 was superior in terms of number of leaves per plant and number of storage roots per plant while TME 419 was superior in terms of plant height. Since TMS 98/0581 had four major characters, it could be disseminated to farmers in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, while the other varieties TMS 01/1412, and TME 419 which were superior in two and one characters respectively could be incorporated into breeding programme with TMS 98/0581 to produce hybrid varieties with higher yield for the study area.

Keywords: Cassava, characters, breeding and yield.
Influence of Human Behavior on Indoor Air Quality in a Care Facility for the Elderly in Japan
Authors: Tanaka Nobuyuki , Munaka Tatsuji 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs), CO2, temperature, and humidity in a private room in a care facility for the elderly were measured and the behavior of a resident and staff were recorded in order to clarify the effects of the resident’s behavior, especially defecation, on indoor air quality. Average indoor concentrations of total VOCs (in μg m−3) in summer, autumn, and winter were 40.9, 16.7, and 18.8, respectively. Average indoor concentrations of CO2 in summer, autumn, and winter were 813, 761, and 1144 ppm, respectively, revealing a tendency for the concentrations of CO2 to be higher in winter, in contrast to the VOC concentration. The concentrations of VOCs and CO2 were 1.1 to 1.5 times higher when the resident was present in the room than when the resident was absent. This result suggests that one of the main sources of VOC and CO2 emissions in indoor air was the resident. Acetic acid, 1-butanol, propanoic acid, hexanoic acid, and phenol, which are contained in human sweat, exhaled air, and excrement, were the predominant VOCs in the air of the room regardless of the season, and these five components accounted for more than 90% of the total VOCs. The concentrations of these components were higher when the resident was present in the room, suggesting that the resident was the main source of these components. Based on the changes in the VOC and CO2 concentrations over time and the records of the resident and the staff, it was noted that VOC concentrations decreased, in some cases, before and after diaper changes. Our research suggests that certain aspects of the behavior of residents can be inferred by monitoring changes in indoor air quality.
La justicia restaurativa desde la práctica penitenciaria
Authors: Rivera González Guadalupe 
Published: November 2021

En el momento actual y en el entorno europeo, uno de los principales referentes que marcan la práctica de la justicia restaurativa, es la reciente Recomendación 2018 del Comité de Ministros del Consejo de Europa referente a la Justicia Restaurativa en asuntos penales. En ella, se anima a los Estados Miembros al uso de programas restaurativos y a la inclusión de los mismos dentro de los sistemas de justicia criminal. Igualmente propone una definición por la que entiende la justicia restaurativa como cualquier “proceso que permite a aquellos afectados por el delito y aquellos responsables del daño, si aceptan voluntariamente, a participar activamente en la resolución de los asuntos derivados del delito, a través de la ayuda de un tercero entrenado e imparcial denominado facilitador.
Ya en el año 2015, el Foro Europeo de Justicia Restaurativa, EEFRJ, publicó la guía “Orientación para el desarrollo de la justicia restaurativa. Procesos de apoyo al desistimiento. Practicas prometedoras”, surgida gracias al estudio de los relatos de 90 ex infractores juveniles y adultos que habían participado en mediación o conferencia víctima-delincuente en Austria, Bélgica e Irlanda del Norte. El objetivo de la investigación fue descubrir los factores y dinámicas que contribuyen para que las personas que participan de los programas de justicia restaurativa desistan de volver a delinquir (Hofinger, Lauwaert y Marsh, 2015).
En demasiadas ocasiones, el procedimiento judicial tradicional, desatiende a todas las personas participantes del delito; a la víctima como primera afectada, por supuesto, la cual no se siente escuchada, reparada o ni siquiera atendida dentro de este proceso formal. También a la persona que infringe la ley y a la que únicamente se le aplican consecuencias a su conducta delictiva, como manera de resolver tal hecho. Además, el entorno social en el que el delito ha sido cometido no tiene papel ninguno aquí.
La posibilidad de diálogo y de encontrar fórmulas alternativas y compartidas de gestión de esta conducta delictiva da espacio para que entren en juego estos otros procesos personales y sociales transformativos, responsabilizadores y reparadores, los cuales son capaces de cambiar la experiencia de participar en la gestión del delito.
Management of complex surgical wounds of the back: identifying an evidence-based approach
Authors: Zolper Elizabeth G. , Saleem Meher A. , Kim Kevin G. , Mishu Mark D. , Sher Sarah R. , Attinger Christopher E. , Fan Kenneth L. , Evans Karen K. 
Published: November 2021

Background Postoperative dehiscence and surgical site infection after spinal surgery can carry serious morbidity. Multidisciplinary involvement of plastic surgery is essential to minimizing morbidity and achieving definitive closure. However, a standardized approach is lacking. The aim of this study was to identify effective reconstructive interventions for the basis of an evidence-based management protocol.
Methods A retrospective review was performed at a single tertiary institution for 45 patients who required 53 reconstruction procedures with plastic surgery for wounds secondary to spinal surgery from 2010 to 2019. Statistical analysis was performed for demographics, comorbidities, and treatment methods. Primary outcomes were postoperative complications, including dehiscence, seroma, and infection. The secondary outcome was time to healing.
Results The overall complication rate was 32%, with dehiscence occurring in 17%, seroma in 15% and infection in 11% of cases. Median follow-up was 10 months (interquartile range, 4–23). Use of antibiotic beads did not affect rate of infection occurrence after wound closure (P=0.146). Use of incisional negative pressure wound therapy (iNPWT) was significant for reduced time to healing (P=0.001). Patients treated without iNPWT healed at median of 67.5 days while the patients who received iNPWT healed in 33 days. Demographics and comorbidities between these two groups were similar.
Conclusions This data provides groundwork for an evidence-based approach to soft tissue reconstruction and management of dehiscence after spinal surgery. Timely involvement of plastic surgery in high-risk patients and utilization of evidence-based interventions such as iNPWT are essential for improving outcomes in this population.
The effects of surgical treatment and sclerotherapy for intramuscular venous malformations: a comparative clinical study
Authors: Kim Yun Hyun , Ryu Jeong Yeop , Lee Joon Seok , Lee Seok Jong , Lee Jong Min , Lee Sang Yub , Huh Seung , Kim Ji Yoon , Chung Ho Yun 
Published: November 2021

Background Venous malformations (VMs) are the most common type of vascular malformations. Intramuscular venous malformations (IMVMs) are lesions involving the muscles, excluding intramuscular hemangiomas. The purpose of this study was to compare clinical outcomes between patients with IMVMs who were treated with sclerotherapy and those who were treated with surgical excision.
Methods Of 492 patients with VMs treated between July 2011 and August 2020 at a single medical center for vascular anomalies, 63 patients diagnosed with IMVM were retrospectively reviewed. Pain, movement limitations, swelling, and quality of life (QOL) were evaluated subjectively, while radiological outcomes were assessed by qualified radiologists at the center. Complication rates were also evaluated, and radiological and clinical examinations were used to determine which treatment group (sclerotherapy or surgical excision) exhibited greater improvement.
Results Although there were no significant differences in pain (P=0.471), swelling (P=0.322), or the occurrence of complications (P=0.206) between the two treatment groups, the surgical treatment group exhibited significantly better outcomes with regard to movement limitations (P=0.010), QOL (P=0.013), and radiological outcomes (P=0.017). Moreover, both duplex ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging showed greater improvements in clinical outcomes in the surgical excision group than in the sclerotherapy group.
Conclusions Although several studies have examined IMVM treatment methods, no clear guidelines for treatment selection have been developed. Based on the results of this study, surgical excision is strongly encouraged for the treatment of IMVMs.
Resurfacing the donor sites of reverse sural artery flaps using thoracodorsal artery perforator flaps
Authors: Oh Se Won , Park Seong Oh , Kim Youn Hwan 
Published: November 2021

Background The reverse sural artery (RSA) flap is widely used for lower extremity reconstruction. However, patients sometimes suffer from donor site complications such as scar contracture and paresthesia, resulting in dissatisfaction with the aesthetic outcomes. This study investigated the characteristics of donor site morbidity associated with RSA flaps and described our experiences of dealing with complications by performing resurfacing surgery using thoracodorsal artery perforator (TDAP) flaps.
Methods From April 2008 to August 2018, a total of 11 patients underwent contracture release and resurfacing surgery using TDAP flaps due to donor morbidity associated with RSA flaps. All affected donor sites were covered with a skin graft, the most common of which was a meshed split-thickness skin graft (six cases).
Results Eight of the 11 patients (72.7%) suffered from pain and discomfort due to scar contracture, and seven (63.6%) complained of a depression scar. The donor sites were located 6.3±4.1 cm below the knee joint, and their average size was 140.1 cm². After resurfacing using TDAP flaps, significant improvements were found in the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) scores and the active and passive ranges of motion (AROM and PROM) of the knee joint. The LEFS scores increased from 45.1 to 56.7 postoperatively (P=0.003), AROM increased from 108.2° to 118.6° (P=0.003), and PROM from 121.4° to 126.4° (P=0.021).
Conclusions Planning of RSA flaps should take into account donor site morbidity. If complications occur at the donor site, resurfacing surgery using TDAP flaps achieves aesthetic and functional improvements.
Ten Years On: CSR Motivations and Engagements in French Managers’ Perceptions 2007-2017
Authors: Hudson Sarah , Descubes Irena 
Published: November 2021

We investigate how managers in French companies report their engagements and motivations regarding corporate social responsibility (CSR) in 2007 and 2017. We conducted and analysed 14 in-depth structured interviews with managers in 2007 and again in 2017. Thematic analysis shows that in 2007, managers focused on instrumental motivations for CSR, citing economically driven artefacts and pro-environmental efforts. In 2017, most managers reported increased and reinforced environmental and social engagements with a parallel shift in the expression of their motivations; seeing CSR as a responsibility to society and future generations, or as a normal, natural activity.