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MONTE-CARLO APPROACH FOR MEASURING ADJUSTING COST RISKS VALUES OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PROJECT’S WHOLE LIFE CYCLE FROM CLIENTS’ PERSPECTIVE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Authors: Sadek Ahmed 
Published: September 2021

Purpose – Although projects’ experts always take into consideration the related cost-risks. They are experiencing the challenge of not being able to finish the project within the estimated budget. Latest cost-risks studies concentrated on modelling and estimating risks at the preconstruction stage. This article aims to approach Monte-Carlo simulation using stochastic mathematical modelling to measure cost-risks error (i.e., adjusting cost-risks).
Methodology – The approach of this research is solely quantitative. It is using statistical modelling and simulations to ensure the accuracy and precision of the developed Monte-Carlo model. However, this study is utilizing Microsoft Office Excel Software Mersenne twister algorithm to generate random numbers to ensure most accurate Monte-Carlo approach. The mathematical equations system is built into Excel.
Findings – The research outputs are considered significant in project management body of knowledge. This is because of the resulted evidence that is proving the applicability to measure cost risks error using Monte-Carlo simulation. This study presented cost risks and differentiated between contractors’ and clients’ views.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy – The originality of this article comes from providing the first Monte-Carlo approach for measuring projects’ cost-risks error from client’s perspective. The theoretical-implications, practical-implications, and limitations are presented in the conclusion for future research.
The effect of stump ligation techniques on operative time in laparoscopic appendectomy
Authors: Kutluer Nizamettin , Aksu Ali , Aday Ulaş , Burhan Kanat Hakan , Böyük Abdullah , Doğan Serhat 
Published: September 2021

IntroductionWe aimed to evaluate the effect of stump ligation techniques on operative time in laparoscopic appendectomy.Material and methodsThe patients who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy in our General Surgery Clinic between January 2016 and August 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. The effects of stump ligation techniques used in the operations on operative times were evaluated.ResultsSixty consecutive patients were screened and 3 groups, 20 patients in each group, were formed based on stump ligation techniques. Extracorporeal knotting – loop ligation was used in Group 1; intracorporeal knotting was used in the Group 2; hem-o-lok clip was used in Group 3.There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of gender distribution and mean age. However, there was a significant difference between the hem-o-lok clip group (Group III) and the intracorporeal knot group (Group II) in terms of operative time. Group III had a shorter operative time. The Group III patients had the shortest operative time, while the Group II patients had the longest operative time (p < 0.05).ConclusionsWe can speculate that hem-o-lok clip among the stump ligation techniques reduces the cost, is a safe method and shortens the operative time. However, prospective randomized studies with a large sample size comparing different techniques are needed to determine the ideal treatment procedure. At the same time, stapler use may be considered in cases where the base of the appendix is too inflamed or necrosed. It is known that the use of a stapler and endoloop is more expensive than all other techniques. However, the most important issue for the surgeon is patient safety; therefore the most appropriate technique should be preferred.
A high prevalence of low bone mineral density in children with glycogen storage disease type III
Authors: Mogahed Engy , El-Moslemany Mariam , Aboueleyoun Ihab , Musa Noha , Abo-Elsoud Mohamed , El-Raziky Mona 
Published: September 2021

IntroductionGlycogen storage disease III (GSD III) is an inborn error of carbohydrate metabolism that involves mainly the liver and skeletal muscles with rare potential systemic complications as osteoporosis. The aim of work of the current study was to screen children with GSD III for osteoporosis using Dual-emission-X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan and to measure associated parathormone (PTH) and vitamin D. Our secondary objective is to correlate between the degree of osteoporosis and the muscle state as well as the metabolic control.Material and methodsThis cross sectional study included 25 GSD III pediatric cases. The liver biochemical profile, creatine kinase (CK), vitamin D2, PTH levels were tested in addition to electromyogram (EMG), echocardiography and DXA. Twenty-five age and sex matched normal healthy controls were subjected to vitamin D2 analysis and compared to cases.ResultsThe mean ±SD age of the patients was 10.52 ± 3.1 years ranging between 5-18 years. Twenty-one patients (84%) had elevated CK levels, 14 patients (56%) had myopathy and three (12%) had sensory polyneuropathy and almost half of the patients had a mild degree of cardiac muscle hypertrophy. Ten patients (40%) had elevated PTH levels. Twenty-one patients (84%) and 96% of the controls had vitamin D2 deficiency. Thirteen patients (52%) had low BMD; two of them had osteoporosis. Patients with high CK levels significantly had low BMD (P= 0.04).ConclusionsPediatric GSD III patients have a significant prevalence of developing low BMD. It is strongly associated with myopathic changes but not significantly related to metabolic control.
Bioinformatics analysis of the differentially co-expressed genes and immune cell infiltration features associated with pulmonary arterial hypertension
Authors: Liu Wenshi , Zheng Dongdong , Lv Wenjing , Hua Ying , Huang Rong , Li Xiaofei 
Published: September 2021

IntroductionThis study aimed to identify novel differentially co-expressed genes and to investigate the features of immune cell infiltration in PAH.Material and methodsThe GSE113439 and GSE117261 datasets were acquired from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. And the differentially expressed genes between PAH and control groups were identified based on the GSE117261 dataset. Weighted Gene Co-Expression Network Analysis (WGCNA) was adopted to analyze the pre-processed data. Functional enrichment analysis was then carried out to explore the biological functions of these genes modules. The differentially co-expressed key genes modules were in-depth verified by GEO2R analysis. The immune infiltration in PAH was investigated by Cell type Identification By Estimating Relative Subsets Of RNA Transcripts (CIBERSORT).ResultsWGCNA analysis found 15 differentially co-expressed genes modules, amongst which module blue indicated that it exhibited the strongest positive link to PAH, whereas module green presented the strongest negative association with PAH. The Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis indicated that the genes in module blue were largely enriched in Lysosome, Complement, and coagulation cascades, and others, while the genes in module green were primarily enriched in the Chemokine signaling pathway, Platelet activation, etc. Integrin subunit alpha M (ITGAM) was identified as the differentially co-expressed key gene. Immune infiltration analysis by CIBERSORT showed that the differences between PAH and control groups or between PAH subgroups.ConclusionsITGAM was considered a promising biomarker to discriminate PAH from the control. Obvious differences were observed in immune infiltration between patients with PAH and normal groups.
The Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale. Adaptation and associations with well-being and mental health disorders in a Polish sample
Authors: Tabiś Katarzyna , Poprawa Ryszard , Barański Maciej , Dworzańska Julia 
Published: September 2021

BackgroundThis study aimed to validate a Polish adaptation of the Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale (BPNS&FS) and determine the significance of need satisfaction and frustration for mental health. The scale measures satisfaction and frustration of basic psychological needs: autonomy, competence, relatedness. The meas-urement of these needs has an important role in the explanation of psychological well-being and risk of disorders.Participants and procedureThis study aimed to validate a Polish adaptation of the Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale (BPNS&FS) and determine the significance of need satisfaction and frustration for mental health. The scale measures satisfaction and frustration of basic psychological needs: autonomy, competence, relatedness. The meas-urement of these needs has an important role in the explanation of psychological well-being and risk of disorders.ResultsCFA confirmed the validity of measurement for two independent dimensions: satisfaction and frustration of each need. The BPNS&FS is characterized by good reliability parameters. Criterion validity was confirmed by significantly positive relations of needs satisfaction with happiness resources, and negative relations with symptoms of mental health disorders, psychache, and the risk of alcoholism. Need frustration has opposite relations with the above vari-ables. The validity was also supported by significantly higher need frustration among alcoholics, compared to a normative sample. Women differed significantly from men in lower autonomy and competence satisfaction and higher relatedness satisfaction.ConclusionsThe Polish version of the BPNS&FS is a valuable and reliable measurement tool. It has been confirmed that both the satisfaction and frustration of needs have important consequences for well-being and mental health.
Sacralization may be associated with facet orientation and tropism but not degenerative changes of the lumbar vertebrae
Authors: Can Tuba Selcuk , Yilmaz Behice Kaniye , Ozdemir Sevim 
Published: September 2021

IntroductionIn this retrospective study, we aimed to investigate the possible effects of transitional vertebra anatomy on facet joint tropism and orientation by evaluating lumbar magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies performed at our institution.Material and methodsWe included 84 patients with sacralization of the L5 vertebra and an equal number of patients with a radiology report within normal limits as the control group in our study. We compared facet tropism (FT) and orientation between both groups.ResultsIn both the sacralization group and the control group, the facet orientation angle showed a significant increasing trend from the L1-L2 level to the L5-S1 level (p < 0.001). The orientation angle of the L5-S1 level was higher in the sacralization group compared to the control group (p < 0.01). In the evaluation of FJ orientation between the sacralization and control groups, we found that coronal orientation was significantly more frequent at the L5-S1 level in the sacralization group. When the 2 groups were compared with regard to tropism at each spinal level, the sacralization group had a significantly higher FT frequency at the L5-S1 level (p < 0.001).ConclusionsTo our knowledge, this is the first study to evaluate the relationship between sacralization and facet joint tropism. However, there were no relationships between facet degeneration, disc degeneration/herniation, and sacralization. Our results indicate that, although patients with sacralization and controls had similar characteristics in most assessments, they demonstrated significant differences at the L5-S1 level in terms of orientation and tropism.
Is early diagnosis of myofascial pain syndrome possible with the detection of latent trigger points by shear wave elastography?
Authors: Ertekin Ersen , Kasar Zehra S. , Turkdogan Figen Tunali 
Published: September 2021

IntroductionThe aim of the study was to investigate the contribution of shear wave elastography to the diagnosis of myo­fascial pain syndrome (MPS) of the upper part of the trapezius.Material and methodsEthical committee approval was obtained for the study. Thirty volunteer women with trigger points in the upper part of the trapezius muscle and 30 healthy women with a similar age distribution were included in the study. The patient group performed a self-stretching exercise program for 4 weeks. No intervention was applied to the control group. Muscle stiffness values of both groups were evaluated with shear wave elastography (SWE), and pain levels of all volunteers were evaluated by the Visual Analogue Scale at the beginning and the end of the study. The statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 18.0.ResultsThere was a significant decrease after the treatment in terms of upper trapezius muscle stiffness and the pain levels in the patient group (p < 0.001 and p < 0.001). In the patient group, there was a moderate correlation between the decrease in the pain level and the reductions in muscle stiffness (r = 0.595). In control group, there was no significant difference in terms of both muscle stiffness and pain levels before and after treatment (p > 0.05).ConclusionsSWE is a reliable method for detecting latent trigger points in MPS, and it can be used for evaluating the response to treatment.
Risk and prognostic factors of post-catheterization pseudoaneurysm
Authors: Michimoto Kenkichi , Takenaga Shinsuke , Matsui Yo , Enoki Keitaro , Nozawa Yosuke , Higuchi Takahiro , Sakamoto Hiroshi , Noda Yasuto , Morooka Satoru 
Published: September 2021

IntroductionTo evaluate the risk and prognostic factors of post-catheterization pseudoaneurysm (PPA).Material and methodsTo identify the risk factors for PPA occurrence, clinical findings were compared between 22 consecutive patients with radiologically confirmed PPAs (PPA group) and 300 randomly extracted patients without PPA, who underwent transarterial angiography or intervention (sample group) between 1 January 2015 and 31 March 2020. The PPA group was further divided into those treated successfully with mechanical compression (group A) and those requiring ultrasound-guided thrombin injection after compression failed (group B). Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to compare patient demographics, preoperative laboratory findings, procedure details, PPA diameter, and time interval between the procedure and compression between groups A and B to evaluate the prognostic factors of PPA.ResultsThe PPA group demonstrated significantly elevated prothrombin time international normalized ratios (PT/INR) (odds ratio [OR]: 6.27, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.020-19.5; p = 0.00151) and more frequent popliteal access (OR: 14.2, 95% CI: 1.040-195.0; p = 0.0467) compared to the sample group, and radial access decreased the risk of PPA (OR: 0.382, 95% CI: 0.0148-0.987; p = 0.0468). One of the 22 PPAs resolved spontaneously, and 11 others (52.4%) were successfully treated by mechanical compression. An interval exceeding 24 hours between the procedure and compression was the only significant prognostic factor (p = 0.0281) between groups A and B.ConclusionsElevated PT/INR and popliteal access may predispose patients to PPA; close consideration of the site of access may lower the risk of refractory PPA.
Development and Feasibility of an Obesity Prevention Intervention for Adolescent African American Daughters and Their Mothers
Authors: Monique Reed  , Wilbur JoEllen , Tangney Christy , Schoeny Michael , Miller Arlene , Webber- Ritchey Kashica 
Published: September 2021

African American (AA) girls and women having disproportionately higher rates of obesity than their racial/ethnic counterparts. There is an urgent need to address overweight and obesity in AA girls through preventive interventions that enhance lifestyle physical activity (PA) and improve dietary behaviors in middle adolescence. Middle adolescence represents a unique and important opportunity to strengthen the daughter/mother bond and improve healthy behaviors such as PA and dietary intake. Because of the developmental and cultural complexities of adolescence, it is essential to include mothers, however, this approach is understudied in the literature. This pre-pilot study--- Black Girls Move was conducted using a 12-week pre-post within-subjects design to assess a) feasibility of conducting the study b) feasibility of delivering the intervention and c) program satisfaction by AA 9th and 10th grade daughters and their mothers. Twenty-two dyads were recruited, 14 dyads completed baseline assessments, however, only eight daughters and their mothers attended the first session and were retained for the entire study. All dyads had valid objective and self-reported PA data, however, two of eight daughters and one mother provided self-reported dietary data that were considered invalid. All individual sessions were rated highly. Excellent attendance, retention, and satisfaction among participants suggest that we succeeded in conveying the importance of healthy PA and dietary behavior change. This lifestyle intervention would be strengthened by modifications to recruitment and retention as well as incorporation of a computerized dietary assessment tool, a tailored dietary app for self-monitoring, and increased photo-based and group homework activities.
PRAKTIK MUDHARABAH PADA KOPERASI KSU SYARI’AH BMT AL-HIDAYAH UMMAT SEJAHTERA DESA KOTARAJA KECAMATAN SIKUR PERSPEKTIF HUKUM ISLAM
Authors: Sri Nirwana Sarowati Zikri  
Published: September 2021

Jenis penelitian yang digunakan peneliti adalah jenis penelitian kualitatif. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana Praktik Mudharabah Pada Koperasi Ksu Syari’ah Bmt Al-Hidayah Ummat Sejahtera Desa Kotaraja Kecamatan Sikur Perspektif Hukum Islam. Hasil penelitian tersebut menunjukkan bahwa Pelaksanaan bagi hasil yang diterapkan oleh BMT Al-Hidayah Kotaraja yaitu menerapkan sistem revenue sharing. Hal ini dilakukan untuk mengantisipasi adanya kecurangan - kecurangan dari nasabah (mudharib). Pelaksanaan akad mudharabah di BMT Al-Hidayah Kotaraja tidak berdasarkan pada modal, melainkan 25% dari modal pokok yang diberikan, karna perhitungan bagi hasil tidak dihitung dari modal akan tetapi di hitung dari keuntungan, dengan tidak adanya kecacatan pada syarat hukum keuntungan maka akad mudharabah tidak menjadi rusak, dan mudharabah pada BMT Al-Hidayah tetap menjadi mudharabah yang tepat dan sah, sebab rukun dalam pelaksanaanya sesuai dan terpenuhi.
Nemo-Nordic 2.0: operational marine forecast model for the Baltic Sea
Authors: Kärnä Tuomas , Ljungemyr Patrik , Falahat Saeed , Ringgaard Ida , Axell Lars , Korabel Vasily , Murawski Jens , Maljutenko Ilja , Lindenthal Anja , Jandt-Scheelke Simon , Verjovkina Svetlana , Lorkowski Ina , Lagemaa Priidik , She Jun , Tuomi Laura , Nord Adam , Huess Vibeke 
Published: September 2021

Abstract. This paper describes Nemo-Nordic 2.0, an operational marine model for the Baltic Sea.
The model is used for both near-real-time forecasts and hindcast purposes. It provides estimates of sea surface height, water temperature, salinity, and velocity, as well as sea ice concentration and thickness.
The model is based on the NEMO (Nucleus for European Modelling of the Ocean) circulation model and the previous Nemo-Nordic 1.0 configuration by Hordoir et al. (2019). The most notable updates include the switch from NEMO version 3.6 to 4.0, updated model bathymetry, and revised bottom friction formulation.
The model domain covers the Baltic Sea and the North Sea with approximately 1 nmi resolution. Vertical grid resolution has been increased from 3 to 1 m in the surface layer. In addition, the numerical solver configuration has been revised to reduce artificial mixing to improve the representation of inflow events. Sea ice is modeled with the SI3 model instead of LIM3.
The model is validated against sea level, water temperature, and salinity observations, as well as Baltic Sea ice chart data for a 2-year hindcast simulation (October 2014 to September 2016). Sea level root mean square deviation (RMSD) is typically within 10 cm throughout the Baltic basin. Seasonal sea surface temperature variation is well captured, although the model exhibits a negative bias of approximately −0.5 ∘C. Salinity RMSD is typically below 1.5 g kg−1. The model captures the 2014 major Baltic inflow event and its propagation to the Gotland Deep. The model assessment demonstrates that Nemo-Nordic 2.0 can reproduce the hydrographic features of the Baltic Sea.
Fear of hypoglycemia in Italian mothers of children with type 1 diabetes: the mediating role of resilience
Authors: Cardinali Paola , Rapetti Elisa , Migliorini Laura 
Published: September 2021

Objective Fear of hypoglycemia for children with diabetes influences parental life and could increase parental stress. The present study aimed to explore the association between resilience, the self-perception of the parental role, and fear of hypoglycemia in mothers of children with type I diabetes (T1DM). Methods Ninety mothers (mean age: 44.20 years) of children with a T1DM diagnosis (mean age: 11.48 years) were recruited from an association for parents and completed an online self-report questionnaire packet that includes: Fear of Hypoglycemia Survey, Self-Perception of the Parental Role and Resilience Scale for Adults. Participants were recruited in 2017. Data collection lasted 10 months. Data analysis was performed using the SPSS statistical package, version 22, and the PROCESS macro program by Hayes. Results The analysis of the mediation model shows that resilience assumes a mediational role in the relationships between the parental role and preoccupation with hypoglycemia. In particular, the mother’s perceived competence and role balance can influence the development and increase of the mother’s resilience, which in turn can allow a decrease in the mother’s worry about the possible hypoglycemic episode of her child. Conclusion The findings suggest that resilience is a significant topic to focus on in interventions designed to increase the self-perception of the parental role and reduce fear of hypoglycemia in mothers
The Right to Information: Whether or not to Publish Information on Salaries of Employees Paid from Public Funds
Authors: Frumarová Kateřina 
Published: September 2021

The right to information is an important instrument for a control of public authority in any democratic state. Ocasionally, however, there may be a conflict between this right and the right to privacy. In this context, the Czech Supreme Administrative Court was tasked with solving the question of whether information on the salaries of employees who are paid from public funds can be published.
Aprendizagem, Desempenho Escolar e Qualidade de Vida: Fatores de aproximação e de complemento
Authors: Cancian Queli Ghilardi , Cazarolli Micheli , Fachin Paulo Cesar 
Published: September 2021

Inúmeros são os fatores que podem influenciar o desempenho escolar, assim, a autopercepção da criança ou adolescente quanto a condição de vida e saúde pode comprometer sua motivação frente ao aprendizado. Um fator determinante é a qualidade de vida, mais do que um conceito a qualidade de vida expressa uma condição de vida, da realidade que abrange o bem-estar total dos seres humanos, em sua condição física, mental e emocional, além da condição econômica e das interações sociais. Envoltos nesta questão, traça-se como objetivo a investigação dos fatores de risco relacionados à qualidade de vida e o desempenho escolar da criança e do adolescente. Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo de caráter descritivo, construído a partir da revisão bibliográfica de artigos, dissertações e teses publicados em bases de dados on-line. Os resultados encontrados apontaram para diferentes fatores, que podem limitar o desempenho escolar, entre eles a baixa qualidade de vida e qualidade social do aluno. De modo que, a baixa qualidade de vida apresenta-se como resultante dos diversos fatores que abrangem as condições socioculturais, ambientais, físicas, emocionais e econômicas, do aluno e dos familiares.