bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Conservation of Kit Foxes in the Great Basin Desert: Review and Recommendations
Authors: Lonsinger Robert C. , Kluever Bryan M. , Hall Lucas K. , Larsen Randy T. , Gese Eric M. , Waits Lisette P. , Knight Robert N. 
Published: February 2021

AbstractThe kit fox Vulpes macrotis is a species of concern to land managers in the Great Basin Desert of North America. Once common, kit foxes have declined from historical levels. Research on kit foxes in western Utah has spanned nearly 70 y and has potential to inform management and conservation within the Central Basin and Range Ecoregion of the Great Basin Desert. We conducted a systematic literature review on the northern kit fox subspecies V. m. nevadensis. We focused on studies conducted in the Central Basin and Range Ecoregion, which represents the majority of the Great Basin Desert, and provided a comprehensive summary of their ecology and demographics for resource managers. To guide future monitoring, we also reviewed techniques used for kit fox monitoring and research, and evaluated the strengths, limitations, and advances of these techniques. We identified four key factors that deserve consideration when selecting monitoring techniques for kit foxes: estimable parameters, reliability, cost, and rate of data return. Finally, we identify four primary management recommendations. We recommend that managers (1) expand kit fox monitoring and population assessments more broadly across the Great Basin Desert. To ensure future monitoring meets the needs of resource managers, we recommend (2) the application of a structured decision-making process to identify key parameters and approaches. To better understand the factors limiting kit fox populations we recommend (3) population viability and parameter sensitivity analyses to identify drivers of population change. Finally, based on evidence that genetic diversity of kit fox populations has been maintained by undescribed patterns of gene flow, we recommend (4) a broad-scale assessment of population connectivity to identify corridors supporting metapopulation dynamics. These recommendations will facilitate proactive conservation of kit foxes and management practices to reduce future population declines.
A qui profitent les activités productives ? Analyse du cas de Cureghem
Authors: Orban Alexandre , Trenado Corentin Sanchez , Vanin Fabio 
Published: February 2021

Avec le gain en popularité de l’image de la « ville productive », tant dans les milieux politiques qu’académiques bruxellois, la nécessité de maintenir – voire de redévelopper – les activités productives en ville fait de plus en plus consensus. Cependant, si les acteurs publics, au travers de leurs politiques en termes d’activités productives et d’aménagement de l’espace, favorisent le déploiement de nouvelles activités, ces transformations se font parfois au détriment des anciennes. Or toutes ces activités productives ne sont pas identiques, tant en ce qui concerne les facteurs de localisation que du point de vue de leurs répercussions sociales et économiques. Ce travail, issu de la collaboration entre deux projets de recherche, s’inscrit donc dans une démarche empirique comparative et qualitative visant à comprendre les réalités auxquelles correspondent ces différents types d’activités, anciennes et nouvelles, ainsi que les enjeux liés à leur maintien ou à leur développement.
Who benefits from productive activities? Analysis of the case of Cureghem
Authors: Orban Alexandre , Trenado Corentin Sanchez , Vanin Fabio 
Published: February 2021

With the growing popularity of the image of the “productive city” both in political and academic circles in Brussels, the need to keep – or even redevelop – productive activities in the city is becoming more and more widely accepted. However, while public stakeholders favour the implementation of new activities through their policies regarding productive activities and spatial planning, these transformations sometimes take place to the detriment of existing activities. Yet these productive activities are not identical in terms of location factors and their social and economic impact. This work is the result of collaboration between two research projects, and is part of a comparative and qualitative empirical approach aimed at understanding the realities which these different types of old and new activities correspond to, as well as the issues related to their continued existence or development.
A REVIEW ON HERBAL EXCIPIENTS
Authors: Arpita singh  , Nidhi Gupta  , Amresh Gupta  
Published: February 2021

The Herbal or natural excipients have great merit over their synthetic analogs as these are non-toxic, low-cost, and freely obtainable. The performance of the excipients partly determines the quality of the medicines. The plant acquired gums, mucilage from the natural origin for example carrageenan, thaumatin, lard, storax, agar, gum acacia, tragacanth, and excipients. They can also be easily altered to meet the specific needs, thereby being a potent many more to name comply with many requirements of the pharmaceutical and economic vehicle for transporting active pharmaceutical ingredients in the formulation. Thus present study aims to throw light on the probable of natural excipients which can be present to be used as a diluent, binder, disintegrant as well as lubricant in different types of formulations as they are biocompatible and capable of giving additional nutrition to the developed dosage form. This article gives an overview of natural excipients which are used in conventional dosage forms as well as novel drug delivery systems.
A Brief Review on Nanoparticles: Type of Platforms, Biological synthesis & Evaluation
Authors: AVINASH  , Arpita Singh  , Swarnima Pandey  , Mohd Aqil Siddiqui  , Nitish Kumar  
Published: February 2021

Nanoparticles refers to as particulate dispersions or solid particles with a size in the range of 10-1000nm. The nanoparticles have been used to alter the physical approach and improve the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of many type of drug molecules. They have significant advantages in conventional drug delivery in form of high specificity, high stability, high drug carrying capacity, control release ability, possibility occurs to different rout of administration and having a capability to deliver hydrophobic and hydrophilic drug molecules. This review focuses on type, preparation and evaluation of nanoparticles.
NIOSOMES: CLASSIFICATION, PREPARATION AND APPLICATION
Authors: Kamlesh Maurya  , Arpita Singh  , Swarnima Pandey  , Nitish Kumar  , Mohd. Aqil Siddhiqui  
Published: February 2021

Vesicular medication delivery system, for instance, niosomes may be a novel medication delivery system, during which the answer is enclosed in vesicle which is formed by Non-ionic surfactant. Structurally, niosomes are almost like liposomes, therein they're also made from a bilayer. However, the bilayer within the case of niosomes is formed from non-ionic surface actives agents instead of phospholipids as seen just in case of liposomes. Niosomes tackled the difficulty of insolubility, instability, low bioavailability and fast debasement of medicines. The vesicular system of niosomes, with their bilayer structure assembled by nonionic surfactants, is in a position to reinforce the bioavailability of a drug to a predetermined area for a period. The both hydrophilic or lipophilic nature (amphiphilic nature) of niosomes increase their capacity in encapsulating lipophilic or hydrophilic drugs. Differents type additives, such as cholesterol, are often wont to maintain the rigidity of the niosomes structure. The basic aspects of niosomes, such as their structural components, methods of preparation, and current applications to various diseases.
PENGARUH ENGLISH SPEAKING ABILITY, HOSPITALITY, KONSEP BUDAYA DAN LOKASI HOTEL TERHADAP KEPUASAN TAMU DI SOLO PARAGON HOTEL
Authors: Mariani Melania Lulut , Suwasono Heru 
Published: February 2021

The aim of this research is to learn the factors that are influencing the satisfaction of the guests who spend the days and spend the nights at Solo Paragon Hotel. Solo is one of the cities which has many visitors who spend their time for spending their holidays by enjoying culinary or having refreshing. Many people spend their time and the nights because they have to attend meetings or do their jobs.
Satisfaction of the hotel guests is very important for the hotel management. It is considered as the achievement when the guests feel satisfied during their stay at that hotel. Satisfaction of the hotel guests is considered as the main key the hotel must provide as it will deterrmine the survival of the hotel. So, the hotel must always try to provide it.
There are four factors that can influence the satisfaction of the hotel guests of Solo Paragon Hotel, they are : English Speaking ability, hospitality, the concept of culture and the location of the hotel. The guests get satisfaction during their stay and the nights they spend at Solo Paragon Hotel because of the complete facilities, the nice hospitality, good service and the strategic location of the hotel.
The data are collected from the guests of Solo Paragon Hotel who spend the nights there by filling out the guest reiew and by having the interview. Then they are analyzed using qualitative and desctiptive methods. The result of the research showed that the English Speaking ability, hospitality, the concept of culture and the location of the hotel can influence the satisfaction of the guests of Solo Paragon Hotel.
Административно-правовое регулирование сферы туризма в Республики Узбекистан
Authors: Селиманова Светлана , Турсунова Cабина 
Published: February 2021

В статье на основе изучения отечественных нормативно-правовых актов в сфере туризма, мнений зарубежных ученых проанализирована современная система законодательства Республики Узбекистан в сфере туризма. Осуществлена классификация основных направлений государственной политики Республики Узбекистан в сфере туризма в качестве которых определены, развитие туризма как стратегической отрасли экономики, обеспечение прав граждан на отдых, свободу передвижения, рациональность при использовании и сохранение туристских ресурсов, совершенствование нормативно-правовой базы; создание необходимых условий для развития внутреннего туризма.
Особое внимание уделено необходимости правового регулирования вопросам организации социального туризма, привлечению инвестиций и создания благоприятных условий для инвестирования в сферу туризма, развития государственно-частного партнерства, создания равных возможностей на рынке туристских услуг для субъектов и др.
Compensation Management and Employee Wellbeing of Academic Staff in Ugandan Private Universities during COVID-19 Lockdown
Authors: Mugizi Wilson , Rwothumio Joseph , Amwine Christopher Mwujuka 
Published: February 2021

This study examined the impact of compensation management on academic staff's employee well-being in private universities in Uganda during the COVID-19 lockdown. Two dimensions of compensation management considered were compensation determination and compensation administration. Employee well-being was studied in terms of psychological well-being, social well-being, workplace well-being and subjective well-being. This study used a cross-sectional design on a sample of academic staff from five private universities. Factor analysis was used to identify key items of compensation management and employee well-being, followed by descriptive, correlation and multiple regression analyses. Multiple regression analysis assessed the magnitude and strength of the impact of compensation management on employee well-being. The results supported the hypotheses on the influence of compensation determination and administration on employee well-being. Therefore, compensation determination and administration are important in enhancing the academic staff's well-being in private universities in contingent situations such as COVID-19 lockdown. In managing compensation issues in contingent situations, managers of private universities should determine and administer compensation considering employees' interests. This study adds to the scanty literature on compensation management and employee well-being. It identifies compensation management factors that organisations should consider to promote employee well-being in contingent situations.
Pneumorrhachis and pneumothorax after epidural analgesia: A case report and review
Authors: Shaikh Nissar , Nawaz Shoaib , Mathias Ranjan , MA Rahman , Lance Marcus , Ummunissa Firdous , Khalifa Tellisi Amna 
Published: February 2021

Epidural analgesia or anesthesia is a common procedure for pain relief, especially in obstetrics. Pneumorrhachis and pneumothorax are rare complications of epidural analgesia. They are considered asymptomatic entities but have recently caused increased morbidity and mortality. As the use of epidural analgesia and anesthesia increased significantly in the last decade, clinicians must be aware of this entity. This is a case report of pneumorrhachis causing pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum leading to respiratory distress.
Case: A 26-year-old obese primigravida at 37 weeks’ gestation and with failure of progression of labor underwent lower segment cesarean section under epidural anesthesia. The procedure including the delivery of fetus was uneventful. In the post-anesthesia care unit, the patient became tachypneic, and her oxygen saturation was low despite supplemented oxygen by face mask and adequate analgesia. She was afebrile and was admitted to the surgical intensive care unit (SICU) for further management. In the SICU, incentive spirometry was initiated, and analgesia with intravenous fentanyl was given. Her echocardiogram was normal. Computer tomographic examination ruled out pulmonary embolism but showed pneumorrhachis with extension into the mediastinum and right apical pneumothorax. She was hemodynamically stable. In the next two days, her tachypnea settled, and the oxygen saturation improved to normal. On the third day, she was transferred to the ward and discharged home from there. She was followed up in the outpatient clinic after one and four weeks and was doing well, and her repeat imaging studies were normal.
Conclusion: Epidural analgesia can lead to pneumorrhachis and can cause pneumothorax leading to respiratory distress.
Impactos ambientais oriundos do crescimento urbano/demográfico: um estudo no bairro da Pedreira, Belém/PA
Authors: Furtado Leonardo Seabra , Alves Lucas Renan de Moraes , Macedo Ana Beatriz Fernandes de , Pinto Álvaro José de Almeida , Tourinho Helena Lucia Zagury , Raiol Roberta Dannyele Oliveira 
Published: February 2021

Com a intensificação dos processos industriais a partir o século XVIII, a população urbana cresceu de forma significativa, provocando graus de urbanização que podem chegar aos 90% no Brasil. O avanço da urbanização acelerada e desordenada, a expansão das metrópoles e o uso irregular do solo implicaram em diversos impactos ao meio ambiente – tanto natural quanto construído – e transtornos a sociedade. Diante disso, o presente estudo apresenta como objetivo analisar o crescimento do bairro da Pedreira, situado na cidade de Belém/PA, articulando problemas do meio ambiente urbano com a evolução histórica do bairro. A fim relacionar essas questões foram feitas, primeiramente, revisões bibliográficas, para análise das consequências urbanas e ambientais presentes no bairro; realizou-se também pesquisa documental, utilizando cenas de sensoriamento remoto disponíveis no site do United States Geological Survey (USGS) da plataforma Global Visualization Viewer (GloVis), assim como imagens satélites fornecidas pelo Google Earth. As cenas geradas foram tratadas no software spring©, disponibilizado pelo site do Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (INPE) e ArcGIS, para visualização mais contrastante das áreas verdes e urbanizadas. Por fim, utilizou-se a pesquisa exploratória com observações in loco para reforçar os dados sobre os impactos ambientais decorrentes da urbanização da Pedreira. Este estudo espera contribuir para demonstrar como o processo de urbanização acelerado está relacionado com a qualidade ambiental do referido bairro.
Prevenção de pneumonia associada à ventilação mecânica: estudo de intervenção - Prevention of pneumonia associated with mechanical ventilation: intervention study
Authors: Polycarpo Rodrigo Dos Santos , Cebriano Gabriel Conde y Martin , Ludovico Andréia Da Silva Gomes , Viana Ádane Domingues , Da Conceição Silvio Cesar 
Published: February 2021

Objetivo: verificar como o conhecimento sobre os bundles de prevenção de pneumonia associada à ventilação mecânica interfere na prática profissional e na incidência de casos. Método: estudo do tipo pesquisa-intervenção, com abordagem quantitativa, conduzido em um grande hospital público de emergência do Município de Rio de Janeiro-RJ. A coleta de dados foi realizada nas unidades de terapia intensiva da instituição, entre outubro e novembro de 2017. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 71 profissionais de saúde. Verificamos que 100% dos participantes classificaram a intervenção como relevante, 63,24% apontaram a estratégia utilizada como muito adequada e 95,65% relataram que a intervenção poderia mudar sua prática profissional. No mês seguinte à realização do estudo houve queda no número de casos de pneumonia geral e de pneumonia associada à ventilação mecânica. Conclusão: foi possível avaliar o impacto da intervenção na prática profissional dos participantes.
Analysis‐of‐Marginal‐Tail‐Means: A Robust Method for Discrete Black‐Box Optimization
Authors: Mak Simon , Wu C. F. Jeff 
Published: February 2021

Abstract

We introduce a robust optimization method, called the
Analysis‐of‐marginal‐Tail‐Means
(ATM), which was proposed for discrete black‐box optimization. ATM has applications in a variety of engineering problems (e.g., manufacturing optimization and product design), where the objective function is black box, and the design space is discrete. The key novelty in ATM is a data‐tuned compromise between rank‐ and model‐based optimization via marginal tail means, which allows it to adaptively exploit marginal structure for robust optimization. We demonstrate the effectiveness of ATM in two real‐world problems: the first on robust parameter design of a circular piston and the second on product family design of a thermistor network.
Factor Modeling for High‐Dimensional Time Series
Authors: Yau Chun Yip 
Published: February 2021

Abstract
This article investigates the analysis of high‐dimensional time series via factor modeling, with a focus on the methodological and computational aspects of estimating factor models. In particular, we review various estimation methods for the factor loadings and factor process, covering time‐ and frequency‐domain, likelihood‐ and principle‐component‐based procedures. Moreover, determination of the number of factors is briefly discussed.
A Panel of Biomarkers Associates With Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Events in Women With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Authors: Skaggs Brian J. , Grossman Jennifer , Sahakian Lori , Perry Lucas , FitzGerald John , Charles‐Schoeman Christina , Gorn Alan , Taylor Mihaela , Moriarty John , Ragavendra Nagesh , Weisman Michael , Wallace Daniel J. , Hahn Bevra H. , McMahon Maureen 
Published: February 2021

ObjectiveThe increase in cardiovascular events (CVEs) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is not fully explained by traditional risk factors. We previously identified four biomarkers (proinflammatory high‐density lipoprotein, leptin, soluble TNF‐like weak inducer of apoptosis (sTWEAK), and homocysteine) that we combined with age and diabetes to create the predictors of risk for elevated flares, damage progression, and increased cardiovascular diseasein patients with SLE (PREDICTS) risk profile. PREDICTS more accurately identified patients with SLE at risk for progression of subclinical atherosclerosis than any individual variable. We examined whether PREDICTS can also identify patients with SLE at risk for future CVEs.MethodsA total of 342 patients with SLE and 155 matched control subjects participated in this longitudinal prospective study. A high PREDICTS score was defined as three or more predictors or diabetes + one or more predictor. The biomarkers were measured at baseline using published methods. All major adverse CVEs (MACEs) were confirmed by medical record review.ResultsDuring 116 months of follow‐up, 5% of patients with SLE died, 12% had a cerebrovascular event, and 5% had a cardiac event. Overall, 20% of patients with lupus experienced any new MACE compared with 5% of control subjects (P < 0.0001). More patients with SLE with a new MACE had high PREDICTS score at baseline (77%) versus patients with no new events (34%) (P < 0.0001). High baseline PREDICTS score also associated with cerebrovascular (P < 0.0001) and cardiac events (P < 0.0001) in SLE. Using Cox regression, a baseline high PREDICTS score associated with a 3.7‐fold increased hazard ratio (HR) for a new MACE (P < 0.0001) in SLE. Hypertension (HR = 2.1; P = 0.006) was also a risk.ConclusionA high PREDICTS score and hypertension confer increased risk for new MACEs in patients with SLE.
Liquid Metals‐Assisted Synthesis of Scalable 2D Nanomaterials: Prospective Sediment Inks for Screen‐Printed Energy Storage Applications
Authors: Azadmanjiri Jalal , Thuniki Naveen Reddy , Guzzetta Fabrizio , Sofer Zdeněk 
Published: February 2021

AbstractThe advents in flexible and smart technology like wearable electronics have accelerated the demand for high‐performance energy‐storage devices. These devices could significantly reduce the size of the next‐generation wearable smart electronics. A selection of suitable printing technology and its product typically offer a reasonable manufacturing pathway like high deposition rate, low materials waste, scalable fabrication, and high‐performance production. Therefore, the production of novel functional inks with desirable rheological properties that authorize high‐resolution printing, are some major challenges of this technology. This work has an emphasis on the recent advancements in supporting and utilizing liquid metals chemistry to synthesis high‐quality and scalable 2D nanomaterials by liquid‐phase free exfoliation and facile sonication‐assisted methods. These are novel concepts in synthesizing 2D nanomaterials particularly for those which either have not intrinsic layered crystal structures or those with strong interaction between their crystal layers which are difficult to synthesized using conventional approaches. It also provides some potentials to make sustainable ink formulation of such 2D nanostructures for the fabrication of high‐quality screen‐printed patterns for sustainable energy applications. Subsequently, it deals with the possibilities and challenges of printing such 2D nanomaterials (namely, 2D metal oxides) for micro‐supercapacitor and micro‐battery applications on an industrially viable scale.