bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
From ‘Greater Europe’ to Confrontation: Is a ‘Common European Home’ Still Possible?
Authors: Ryzhkov Vladimir 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Over the past thirty years, relations between Russia and the EU have gone from the idea of a ‘Common European home’ and ‘the unification of everything except institutions’ to periods of fading partnership, culminating in the post-Crimean crisis and the current systemic confrontation over geopolitics and values. Today, the EU and Russia seem to be irreconcilable in terms of values, domestic politics, and geopolitical approaches. For the time being, the most likely scenario for EU-Russia relations will be tense coexistence with cooperation restricted by a climate of general mistrust. The best prospects for constructive cooperation will come from a common commitment to pragmatic ‘neighborliness’. Nevertheless, given the turbulence and unpredictability of international politics a return to “Greater European” integration cannot be entirely ruled out. The fundamental conditions for such a rapprochement still exist, though critical internal processes and external issues need to be resolved before this process can begin.
An omnidirectional acoustic energy harvester based on six Helmholtz resonators
Authors: Deng Licheng , Yang Lei , Xue Zhicheng , Ren Qingying , Wang Debo 
Published: November 2021

An omnidirectional acoustic energy harvester (AEH) based on six Helmholtz resonators is proposed in this work. Compared with the previous structure, the insufficiency of the directionality and conversion efficiency of energy collection can be effectively improved due to the coupling of six resonators. Based on the distributed parameter model, the relationship of the electrical output, the input frequency with the structure size is obtained. The simulation results show that the maximum output voltage is 70.95 mV at the resonant frequency of 35 kHz. When the external load resistance is 14 kΩ, the maximum output power is 0.45 μW. Moreover, the energy conversion efficiency of this omnidirectional AEH can reach 23%, which is improved greatly compared with the traditional structure. Therefore, this AEH will have a wide range of application prospects in medical implantation equipment and other fields.
Extraction optimization and microencapsulation of Berberine from Berberis vulgaris incorporated in a functional orange drink: Physiochemical attributes and kinetic release studies
Authors: Keshtkaran Maryam , Mizani Maryam , Mousavi Seyed Mohammadali E. , Mohammadifar Mahammad A. , Azizinezhad Reza 
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND: Berberine, extracted from Berberis vulgaris, is one of the well-known natural antioxidant sources. OBJECTIVE: Optimizing the berberine extraction conditions from the whole Barberry plant and microencapsulation of the optimized extract to be used as a bioactive ingredient in functional orange juice. METHODS: Seventeen extraction processes were designed to determine an optimized method for producing an ethanol/water extract with maximum yield, safety, and antioxidant properties. The optimal extract was microencapsulated by complex coacervation using tragacanth/gelatin and then spray-dried. The selected microcapsules based on morphology, particle size, and solubility were added to orange juice, and the physical and sensory properties of the functional drink, as well as the kinetic release models, were analyzed. RESULTS: An optimal extract with 82% antioxidant activity was prepared using a 75% ethanol/water ratio and an extraction time of 0.5 h at 22.3°C. Spherical-shaped microcapsules could create a desirable cloudy appearance with good stability in the pH of orange juice. The kinetics of the berberine release revealed an initial burst phase followed by a prolonged one, which would appeal to consumers’ sensory perceptions. CONCLUSIONS: The excellent compatibility between berberine and orange juice provides a potential capacity to fortify a high-consumption drink with a phytonutrient presented in a berry fruit.
Palm-based Oleochemicals in Non-Food Applications: Meeting the Environmental Regulatory Challenges
Authors: Ghazali Razmah , Ishak Siti Afida , Zolkarnain Noorazah , Ishak Siti Afida 
Published: November 2021

The oleochemical manufacturing is one of the industrial sectors that contributed significantly to the economic growth of the country. Palm oil (PO) and palm kernel oil (PKO) have been utilised as feedstocks for production of the five basic oleochemicals, namely fatty acid, methyl ester, fatty alcohol, fatty amine and glycerol. These basic oleochemicals could be used without further treatment or they could be processed further for the purpose of purification and improving functionality, and then formulated with other ingredients into finished products. The industries, however, are challenged with the growing concern on safety, toxicity and eco-toxicity level, biodegradability profile and hence marketability of the products and new technologies developed. While Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)’s R & D focused on developing various oleochemicals derivatives, the method to assess the environmental impact of the production of these products are also being looked into together with process feasibility and technology viability study. With a complete entity comprises of laboratories, facilities and expertise, MPOB can now assist Malaysian manufacturers/exporters to establish a complete dataset on biodegradation, ecotoxicity and life cycle assessment (LCA) to facilitate the market access of their products and ensure conformation to regulation set by importing countries.
Healthy Diets and Regular Exercises to Achieve a Health-Related Quality of Life: A Quasi-experimental Study
Authors: Dioso Regidor III 
Published: November 2021

This study developed an online health education module on diet and exercise in achieving a health-related quality of life. A quantitative quasi-experimental study design was used. A-301 respondents were enrolled for the self-administered questionnaire using the RAND SF-36 of the health-related quality of life as pre- and post-test for both experimental and control group. An online module on diet and exercise was developed as an intervention to achieve a health-related quality of life. The online module on diet and exercise was effective in achieving a significant health-related quality of life (p≤0.05). Specifically, the domains of the health-related quality of life achieved after 12 months of healthy diets and regular exercises were general health (72.700±41.1, p0.00915), physical functioning (82.3200±51.8, p0.0015), role physical (92.02±41.06, p0.001), role emotional (72.706±21.12, p0.00), social functioning (96.09±48.727, p0.0012), bodily pain (99.3±69.128, p0.015), vitality (62.7±31.08, p0.0104), and mental health (72.35±41.18, p0.00455).
MITOS ‘SPBU MASA DEPAN’ PADA INFOGRAFIK MAJALAH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Authors: Agustin Senja Aprela 
Published: November 2021

Semiotika sebagai ilmu tentang tanda dapat dimanfaatkan untuk menafsir teks visual, salah satunya infografik. Teks yang terbentuk atas kombinasi elemen tanda-tanda visual yang muncul dapat ditelisik maknanya, mulai dari yang tampak hingga makna terdalam seperti mitos dalam masyarakat modern. Infografik yang berjudul ‘SPBU Masa Depan’ pada Majalah National Geographic ini memiliki makna yang sarat ideologis mengenai masyarakat ideal masa depan yang lebih berwawasan lingkungan. Melalui tanda-tanda visualnya, mitos ini dapat ditelusuri dengan menggunakan metode semiotika struktural Roland Barthes. Konsep semiotika milik Barthes salah satunya adalah tingkatan tanda yang dimulai dari denotasi dan konotasi yang nantinya akan berkembang menjadi mitos dan jika mantap akan menjadi sebuah ideologi.

Kata Kunci: semiotika, infografik, mitos
PROMOSI USAHA “FOODY DOLLYS” MENGGUNAKAN TEKNIK FOTOGRAFI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PENJUALAN PRODUK
Authors: Nursyifani Cahyaning Umul Chasanah , Atmaji Lutfi Tri 
Published: November 2021

Photography is one aspect that producers need to consider in promoting their products. Photography can make an object, become more interesting and valuable. Today, buyers can see the product first without having to go to sales outlets. Photos become the main communication that connects producers and consumers in the sale of a product. This initial appearance is very influential in the purchasing decision process by consumers. Product appearance is important because product quality can only be judged by an image. New buyers can assess other aspects when a product has been purchased or come to a sales outlet. Therefore, photography on a product becomes very important to learn. Good photography techniques can increase the value of a product in order to compete with mass producers who have greater resources than them.
Keywords: Photography, promotion, product
A STEREOTIP PEREMPUAN DAN KEKERASAN SIMBOLIK PADA NARASI PEMBERITAAN MEDIA ONLINE
Authors: Krisna Ari Ida Ayu Dwita , Tama Arya Janot 
Published: November 2021

ABSTRAK

Tulisan ini merupakan kajian kritis pada media online yang merupakan produksi simbol dari aspek visual dengan menitikberatkan dapa analisis kritis untuk mewujudkan kesetaraan gender. konstruksi sosial berlangsung secara mapan dan lama dimasyarakat menyebabkan terjadinya ketidak adilan gender yang pada masyarakat kolektif dengan menganut system patriarki, cendrung merugikan pihak wanita. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif, data yang berasal dari obvservasi, dokumentasi, kepustakaan dan internet. Berdasarkan Analisa yang dilakukan dapat disimpulkan bahwa media massa tidak memperhatikan kode etik jurnalistik, cenderung menonjolkan sisi sensasional jika pemberitaan tersebut menyangkut perempuan. Media menjual tubuh perempuan dengan ebih menonjolkan sisi sensasional kekerasan simbolik pada pemberitaan media di atas dapat dilihat dari bahasa, teks, gambar dan foto yang digunakan oleh media sehingga menggiring konstruksi realitas sosial yang terjadi, dari narasi yang dituliskan tersebut media mampu menggiring opini masyarakat sehingga memunculkan stereotip negatif terhadap korban. Harapannya penelitian ini dapat dijadikan rujukan dalam konteks kekerasan simbolik melalui unsur visual terhadap perempuan dalam media online
Utilization of Industrial Rosa damascena Mill. By-products and Cocoa Pod Husks as Natural Preservatives in Muffins
Authors: Chochkov Rosen , Denkova Rositsa , Denkova Zapryana , Denev Petko , Vasileva Ivelina , Dessev Tzvetelin , Simitchiev Apostol , Nenov Ventsislav , Slavov Anton 
Published: November 2021

Cocoa Pod Husks (CPH) and by-product from supercritical CO2 extracted Rosa damascena Mill. (RDCO2) were used as biopreservatives in muffins. Both by-products were rich source of polyphenols: 28.3 ± 0.6 mg/g Dry Weight (DW) and 17.9 ± 0.7 mg/g DW RDCO2 and CPH, respectively, and exhibited potent antioxidant capacity: 449.1 ± 8.5 µmol Trolox Equivalents (TE)/g DW (by ORAC method) and 58.9 ± 2.1 µmol Gallic Acid Equivalents (GAE)/g DW (by HORAC method) for the RDCO2, and 373.8 ± 9.0 µmol TE/g DW (by ORAC) and 36.8 ± 3.8 µmol GAE/g DW (by HORAC) for the CPH. RDCO2 extracts successfully inhibited development of several important pathogenic and saprophytic microorganisms causing microbial spoilage of food systems. The control muffins were good for consumption up to the 17th day, while the products supplemented with RDCO2 and CPH: until 20th day of storage at 22 ± 0.5 °C. The amount of dietary fibers in muffins supplemented with both by-products increased 3 times (8.57 ± 0.12 %) compared to control (2.91 ± 0.12 %) and the polyphenolic compounds increased 2.5 times (from 50.0 ± 0.3 for the control to 185.9 ± 0.6 mg/g DW). For the first time by-product of supercritical CO2 extraction of Rosa damascena Mill. was characterized and used as natural and cheap biopreservative.
Exploring Frontline Healthcare Worker's Stress and Recovery Off-Shift during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Emami Hoora 
Published: November 2021

I completed my practicum with 4YouandMe, a non-profit created to aid individuals who are interested in sharing health-related data using smartphones and other wearable devices so that they can better understand and navigate health conditions. The Stress and Recovery Study used the Oura ring and smartphones to track and understand the multidimensional components of stress and recovery off-shift in frontline healthcare workers during the current COVID-19 pandemic. My role in this study was actively working as a clinical research coordinator and digital participant engagement expert. This role consisted of calling participants and asking them about their overall study experience, details regarding their stress triggers, their home and work environments, and use of their Oura ring. I was responsible for maintaining contact with about 70 participants and creating contact logs after each phone call. The purpose of these phone calls is to provide support and encourage participant adherence to the study tasks. In addition to this primary role, I also completed an emerging COVID-19 hotspot map that was used in the recruitment process of the study. I outlined regions in the U.S that may become hotspots for COVID cases and may subsequently translate to a higher stressed group of healthcare workers in those areas. Additionally, I contributed to developing adherence tracking frameworks and other study materials used by team members. This study is contributing to the public health literature by using novel methodologies including digital approaches to understanding stress. Looking at digital stress responses and biometric data as signals to predict infection may inform other tools to aid in early detection. Finally, the study aims to determine whether resiliency factors and some social determinants of health modify stress and recovery.
The effects of non-pharmaceutical interventions on SARS-CoV-2 transmission in different socioeconomic populations in Kuwait: A modelling study
Authors: Khadadah Fatima , Al-Shammari Abdullah A. , Alhashemi Ahmad , Alhuwail Dari , Al-Saif Bader , Alzaid Saud N. , Alahmad Barrak , Bogoch Isaac I. 
Published: November 2021

Background: Aggressive non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) may reduce transmission of SARS-CoV2. The extent to which these interventions are successful in stopping the spread have not been characterized in countries with distinct socioeconomic groups. We compared the effects of a partial lockdown on disease transmission among Kuwaitis (P1) and non-Kuwaitis (P2) living in Kuwait.
Methods: We fit a metapopulation Susceptible-Exposed-Infectious-Recovered (SEIR) model to reported cases stratified by two groups to estimate the impact of a lockdown on the effective reproduction number (Re). We estimated the basic reproduction number (R0) for the transmission in each group and simulated the potential trajectories of an outbreak from the first recorded case of community transmission until 12 days after the lockdown. We estimated R­e values of both groups before and after the lockdown, simulated the effect of these values on epidemic curves and explored a range of cross-transmission scenarios.
Results: We estimate R0 at 1·06 (95% CI: 1·05-1·28) for P1 and 1·83 (1·58-2·33) for P2. On March 22nd, Re for P1 and P2 are estimated at 1·13 (1·07-1·17) and 1·38 (1·25-1·63) respectively. After the curfew had taken effect, Re for P1 dropped modestly to 1·04 (1·02-1·06) but almost doubled for P2 to 2·47 (1·98-3·45). Our simulated epidemic trajectories show that the partial curfew measure modestly reduced and delayed the height of the peak in P1, yet significantly elevated and hastened the peak in P2. Modest cross-transmission from P2 to P1 elevated the height of the peak in P1 and brought it forward in time closer to the peak of P2.
Conclusion: Our results demonstrate that a lockdown can reduce SARS-CoV2 transmission in one subpopulation but accelerate it in another. At the population level, the consequences of lockdowns may vary across the socioeconomic spectrum. Any public health intervention needs to be sensitive to disparities within populations.
Global Rural and Remote Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Pianarosa Emilie , Chomistek Kelsey , Hsiao Ralph , Anwar Salman , Umaefulam Valerie , Hazlewood Glen , Barnabe Cheryl 
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Rural and remote patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at risk for inequities in health outcomes based on differences in physical environments and healthcare access potential compared to urban populations. The aim of this systematic review was to synthesize epidemiology, clinical outcomes and health service use reported for global populations with RA residing in rural/remote locations.
Methods: Medline, EMBASE, Healthstar, CINAHL and Cochrane were searched from inception to June 2019 using librarian-developed search terms for RA and rural/remote populations. Peer-reviewed published manuscripts were included if they reported on any of an epidemiology, clinical or health service use outcomes.
Results: 54 articles were included for data synthesis, representing studies from all continents. In 11 studies where there was an appropriate urban population comparator, rural/remote populations were not at increased risk for RA, 1 study reported increased and 5 studies reported decreased prevalence in rural/remote populations. Clinical characteristics of rural/remote populations in studies with an appropriate urban comparator showed no significant differences in disease activity measures or disability, but with 1 study reporting worse physical function and health-related quality of life in rural/remote populations. Studies reporting on health service use provided evidence that rural/remote residence impacts diagnostic time, ongoing follow-up, access to RA-care related practitioners and services, and with variation in medication access and use.
Conclusion: This synthesis highlights that RA epidemiology and clinical outcomes are not necessarily different between rural/remote and urban populations, however rural/remote patients face greater barriers to care which increases the risk for inequities in outcomes. From a public health perspective, we need leadership to implement structures and policies to support better outcomes in rural and remote populations. Access to health services is a recognized determinant of health, which presents the opportunity for actionable strategies and approaches to resolve inequities in care delivery.
Análisis del rendimiento de la mano de obra en la construcción del rubro de enlucido liso en la ciudad de Cuenca
Authors: Cabrera Valdez Juan Diego , Toledo Toledo Jorge Fernando 
Published: November 2021

Objetivo. El presente trabajo de investigación tiene como objetivo obtener los diferentes factores de afectación del rendimiento de mano de obra para los obreros que conforman una cuadrilla para el rubro de enlucido liso en la construcción de viviendas en la ciudad de Cuenca. Metodología. La investigación se realizó utilizando un enfoque cualitativo de tipo exploratorio donde los datos de partida se obtuvieron mediante una encuesta que se aplicó a ingenieros civiles contratistas, que participan en los procesos del Servicio Nacional de Compras Públicas (SERCOP). Se replicó la metodología propuesta por Antonio Cano y Gustavo Duque en el año 2000 para la obtención de factores de afectación del rendimiento de mano de obra. Resultados. Esta investigación se enfocó en el análisis de los factores de clima, equipamiento, supervisión, aspectos laborales y condiciones propias de trabajador. Conclusión. Finalmente se identificaron cuáles de estas variables generan un impacto positivo al incrementar el rendimiento de la mano de obra.
La gestión contable como elemento determinante en el desarrollo sostenible de las Mipymes
Authors: Iza López Karina Johanna 
Published: November 2021

Introducción, las Mipymes son el principal tejido empresarial en el mundo, estas organizaciones son producto de la existencia de una idea de negocio que parte de la necesidad de satisfacer algo y se materializa sin lugar a dudas con el trabajo de quien las crea como es el emprendedor. Las Mipymes de acuerdo a la legislación de cada país donde se ubican son organizaciones que se clasifican por algunos criterios, uno de los principales es el tamaño lo cual permite agruparlas en micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas, que, aunque representan un pilar básico en la economía de los países en los que ponen en práctica su misión empresarial tienen limitaciones una de ellas la falta de una gestión contable, que les facilite satisfacer la variedad de requerimientos de las personas sin afectar aquellas necesidades de las generaciones venideras. Objetivo. Determinar si la gestión contable es un elemento determinante en el desarrollo sostenible de las Mipymes. Metodología. El tipo, el enfoque y el alcance fue no experimental, cuali-cuantitativo, y descriptivo. La población tomada para el análisis fueron 969 Mipymes del cantón Guaranda, de este número se desprendió una muestra de 369 organizaciones. La información fue resultado de la aplicación de la encuesta y el cuestionario, este último fue validado en relación a la confiabilidad de las preguntas mediante la colaboración de 5 expertos de gran prestigio. Resultados. Los propietarios de las Mipymes no tienen nociones básicas sobre la contabilidad, pero son conscientes que la gestión contable es un elemento determinante para sacar a relucir capacidades empresariales esenciales para lograr un equilibrio entre los contextos económico, social y ambiental. Conclusión. El escaso conocimiento contable ha conllevado a que los gestores no pongan de manifiesto elementos inherentes al desarrollo sostenible.
Методологічні основи управління оборонними ресурсами в Збройних силах України
Authors: Semenenkо Oleh , Onofriichuk Petro , Chernyshova Iryna , Ostapets Oleh , Motrunych Ivan , Romanchenko Olha 
Published: November 2021

В існуючих умовах розвитку держави, коли системи оборонного планування України адаптується до стандартів НАТО, розвиток Збройних Сил (ЗС) України повинен базуватися на показниках необхідного рівня обороноздатності країни з урахуванням її економічних можливостей щодо забезпечення потреб в оборонних ресурсах. Для України питання оборонного менеджменту, оборонного планування, який ґрунтується на принципах програмно цільового управління та управління оборонними ресурсами є недостатньо вивченим. Керівництво ЗС України та держави в цілому бажає найшвидше перейти до оборонного планування за стандартами НАТО, а саме із застосуванням методу “планування на основі спроможностей”. Проте нині в Україні відсутні методологічні основи управління оборонними ресурсами, що має негативні наслідки. Аналіз сучасних досліджень засвідчує, що сьогодні активно використовується термін управління оборонними ресурсами проте, в літературі зустрічається безліч його неоднозначних тлумачень. Крім того, важко знайти єдиний підхід до управління оборонними ресурсам. Тому необхідним та актуальним завданням є дати визначення терміну «управління ресурсами» та окреслити методологічні основи управління оборонними ресурсами в ЗС України. Сформовані методологічні основи повинні дати відповіді на питання щодо переліку, змісту та алгоритму реалізації методів управління оборонними ресурсами, а також розкрити питання практичної значимості процесу управління оборонними ресурсами. Пропоновані методологічні основи управління оборонними ресурсами за своєю сутністю є сукупність уточненого (стандартного для усіх рівнів ЗС України) понятійно-термінологічного апарату, розробленої концепції подальшого розвитку системи управління оборонними ресурсами та методичного апарату воєнно-економічного обґрунтування розвитку ЗС України, який являє собою набір методів, прийомів, способів дослідження питань управління оборонними ресурсами.
Подальші дослідження можуть бути пов’язані з розробленням практичних рекомендацій щодо створення та розвитку в ЗС України окремої ланки управління, яка відповідає безпосередньо за управління оборонними ресурсами.