bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Statin Use and COVID-19 Infectivity and Severity in South Korea: Two Population-Based Nationwide Cohort Studies
Authors: Lee Seung Won , Kim So Young , Moon Sung Yong , Yoo In Kyung , Yoo Eun-Gyong , Eom Gwang Hyeon , Kim Jae-Min , Shin Jae Il , Jeong Myung Ho , Yang Jee Myung , Yon Dong Keon 
Published: October 2021

Background
Basic studies suggest that statins as add-on therapy may benefit patients with COVID-19; however, real-world evidence of such a beneficial association is lacking.

Objective
We investigated differences in SARS-CoV-2 test positivity and clinical outcomes of COVID-19 (composite endpoint: admission to intensive care unit, invasive ventilation, or death) between statin users and nonusers.

Methods
Two independent population-based cohorts were analyzed, and we investigated the differences in SARS-CoV-2 test positivity and severe clinical outcomes of COVID-19, such as admission to the intensive care unit, invasive ventilation, or death, between statin users and nonusers. One group comprised an unmatched cohort of 214,207 patients who underwent SARS-CoV-2 testing from the Global Research Collaboration Project (GRCP)-COVID cohort, and the other group comprised an unmatched cohort of 74,866 patients who underwent SARS-CoV-2 testing from the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS)-COVID cohort.

Results
The GRCP-COVID cohort with propensity score matching had 29,701 statin users and 29,701 matched nonusers. The SARS-CoV-2 test positivity rate was not associated with statin use (statin users, 2.82% [837/29,701]; nonusers, 2.65% [787/29,701]; adjusted relative risk [aRR] 0.97; 95% CI 0.88-1.07). Among patients with confirmed COVID-19 in the GRCP-COVID cohort, 804 were statin users and 1573 were matched nonusers. Statin users were associated with a decreased likelihood of severe clinical outcomes (statin users, 3.98% [32/804]; nonusers, 5.40% [85/1573]; aRR 0.62; 95% CI 0.41-0.91) and length of hospital stay (statin users, 23.8 days; nonusers, 26.3 days; adjusted mean difference –2.87; 95% CI –5.68 to –0.93) than nonusers. The results of the NHIS-COVID cohort were similar to the primary results of the GRCP-COVID cohort.

Conclusions
Our findings indicate that prior statin use is related to a decreased risk of worsening clinical outcomes of COVID-19 and length of hospital stay but not to that of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
A REVISION OF THE HERPETOFAUNA OF COLIMA, MEXICO
Authors: Reyes Velasco Jacobo , Grünwald Christoph Imre , Jones Jason Michael , Ahumada Carrillo Ivan Trinidad 
Published: October 2021

The herpetofauna of Colima has received relatively little attention until recently. A few state lists and several unpublished dissertations are the only references available for the herpetofauna of the state. Recently a revised herpetofaunal state list was published by Lemos-Espinal et al. (2020). Unfortunately, that revision was published with numerous errors and omissions. Here we review all published accounts on the herpetofauna of Colima as well as two unpublished thesis related to the herpetofauna of the state, and records in online databases (GBIF, Vertnet). We examine museum specimens of previously published taxa and show that many of the species reported from the state are in fact misidentifications, and that other species already known from the state have been ignored in the most recent state list. Additionally we report on six species of amphibians and reptiles that are new records for the state. Based on our revision, we show that the herpetofauna of Colima consists of 148 species, of which 110 are reptiles and 38 are amphibians, with five introduced species. We also comment on species of possible occurrence in the state. We recommend that other state lists which have been published for Mexico be revised in order to fix a variety of issues and erroneous information in those lists.
DESCRIPTION OF A NEW SPECIES OF THE Liolaemus elongatus GROUP FROM THE ANDES CENTRAL CHILE (IGUANIA: LIOLAEMIDAE)
Authors: Troncoso-Palacios Jaime , Ramírez-Álvarez Diego 
Published: October 2021

Resumen.- Los lagartos Liolaemus habitan en el sur de Sudamérica, siendo uno de los géneros de vertebrados terrestres más diversos del mundo. Dentro de este género, las especies del grupo de L. elongatus habitan en la cordillera andina de Chile y de Argentina, y en los afloramientos rocosos de la Patagonia Argentina. Aquí, nosotros revisamos la identidad taxonómica de una población de los Andes de la Región de O`Higgins, Chile, previamente confundida con L. cristiani. Nosotros encontramos que este taxón no es asignable a ninguno de los Liolaemus actualmente descrito y proveemos una descripción para este. Preliminarmente nosotros incluimos a esta nueva especie en el grupo de L. elongatus, siendo una de las especies del grupo distribuidas más al norte.
Factores del capital humano y desempeño en instituciones de educación media superior
Authors: González Cisneros América Lorena , Pedraza Melo Norma Angélica 
Published: October 2021

La presente investigación muestra la relación existente entre el capital humano, componente del capital intelectual, y el desempeño educativo en el sector público. Se integró una muestra de 178 individuos, docentes y administrativos de cuatro instituciones de educación media superior. La confiabilidad del instrumento se determinó a través del Alpha de Cronbach. En la determinación de la estructura factorial se empleó el análisis factorial exploratorio (AFE) y se utilizaron herramientas de estadística descriptiva e inferencial (análisis de regresión múltiple, prueba t-student, ANOVA de un factor). Se identificaron tres factores del capital humano y un solo factor para desempeño educativo. Se determinó que el aprendizaje y colaboración es el factor del capital humano que contribuye a explicar el desempeño en los planteles educativos analizados. Esto representa implicaciones para la gerencia educativa en el diseño de políticas y programas de gestión del talento humano.
Comparing Total Cost of Ownership of Electric and Conventional Motorcycles in Indonesia
Authors: Afraah Sayyidah Maulidatul , Yuniaristanto Yuniaristanto , Sutopo Wahyudi , Hisjam Muhammad 
Published: October 2021

The adoption of Electric Vehicles (EV) is one of the solutions to reduce emission problems. In Indonesia, the government targets 2.1 million Electric Motorcycles (EM) ownership in 2025. One of the keys to encouraging the EV Indonesian market is vehicle cost analysis, like Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). This study developed a TCO model to compare EM with Conventional Motorcycles (CM) in Indonesia. Data were collected from surveys and information from stakeholders. The proposed TCO model considered a battery replacement cost, which influenced the resale value of the vehicle. As a result, the TCO of EM had a more economical value than CM of 12% (IDR 3 million) on low mobility, 16% (IDR 4 million) on medium mobility, and 18% (IDR 5.5 million) on high mobility. In addition, several scenarios were also analyzed as a study to consider providing subsidies ownership motorcycles in Indonesia.
Clinical and immunological efficacy of interferonotherapy in rotavirus infection in infants
Authors: Os'kin A. N. , Gorbunov S. G. , Mazankova L. N. , Lugovskaya S. A. , Naumova E. V. , Pochtar' M. E. 
Published: October 2021

Purpose: to improve the complex therapy of rotavirus infection in infants by including interferon and to evaluate its clinical and immunological effectiveness.Materials and methods. Infants without infectious pathology and with rotavirus infection, who were on standard therapy and treatment, including standard therapy and interferon (20 in each group), were examined using general clinical methods. The diagnosis of rotavirus infection was carried out by molecular-genetic method and immunochromatography. Indicators of cellular immunity were determined by flow cytometry. Statistical processing of the results was carried out using the STATISTICA 8.0 program for related and independent samples using the nonparametric Mann-Whitney test and χ2.Summary. In all infants with rotavirus infection, the disease occurred in a moderate form with symptoms of grade II exicosis. In the group of patients who received an additional interferon drug as part of complex therapy, the duration of intoxication symptoms was significantly less, and in the hemogram at discharge from the hospital, the relative content of neutrophils was higher and monocytes lower compared to infants who were only on standard treatment, which corresponded to the norm. In the acute period of rotavirus infection, the relative level of lymphocytes decreased, and NK cells and T-NK cells increased compared to healthy infants. The relative number of cells expressing TLR-3 at the beginning of the disease was lower than in the control group. The inclusion of interferon in the complex therapy contributes to normalization of the relative number of NK cells, while maintaining an increased content of T-NK cells in both relative and absolute terms compared to healthy infants, and a reduced content of cells expressing TLR-3.Conclusion. Currently, rotavirus infection in infants is typical, the most pronounced and long-lasting clinical symptom of the disease is watery diarrhea. The use of interferon in complex therapy helps to reduce the duration of intoxication and normalize the hemogram. Changes in the immune status in the acute period of rotavirus infection indicate increased antigenic stimulation of the cell link and inhibition of the synthesis of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including interferons, under the influence of rotavirus, which is the justification for the use of interferon therapy.
Usefulness of CGM-Derived Metric, the Glucose Management Indicator, to Assess Glycemic Control in Non-White Individuals With Diabetes
Authors: Toschi Elena , Michals Amy , Adam Atif , Davis Dai’Quann , Atakov-Castillo Astrid , Slyne Christine , Munshi Medha 
Published: October 2021

OBJECTIVE
To assess the relationship between the glucose management indicator (GMI) and HbA1c in non-White individuals with diabetes.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
We performed a retrospective analysis of continuous glucose monitoring metrics in individuals with diabetes divided by race into non-White and White cohorts.

RESULTS
We evaluated 316 individuals (non-White n = 68; White n = 248). Although GMI was not different (7.6 vs. 7.7; P = not significant) between the cohorts, HbA1c was higher in the non-White cohort (8.7% vs. 8.1%; P = 0.004). HbA1c higher than GMI by ≥0.5% was more frequently observed in the non-White cohort (90% vs. 75%; P = 0.02). In the non-White cohort only, duration of hypoglycemia was longer among those with HbA1c higher than GMI by ≥0.5% compared with those with HbA1c and GMI within 0.5%.

CONCLUSIONS
A differential relationship between HbA1c and GMI in non-White versus White individuals with diabetes was observed. In non-White individuals, a greater difference between HbA1c and GMI was associated with higher risk of hypoglycemia.
Hubungan Performa Kerja Petani Dengan Produktivitas Padi di Desa Sidosari Kecamatan Natar Kabupaten Lampung Selatan
Authors: Riantoro Surya Fajar , Hasanuddin Tubagus , Listiana Indah 
Published: October 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan performa kerja petani dan produktivitas masyarakat petani di Kecamatan Natar Kabupaten Lampung Selatan. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Desa Sidosari Kecamatan Natar Kabupaten Lampung Selatan pada bulan Oktober 2020 sampai Januari 2021. Dua puluh petani sebagai responden dipilih dengan metode Accidental sampling. Metode analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode analisis deskriptif kuantitatif, sedangkan pengujian hipotesis dilakukan menggunakan uji statistik non parametrik korelasi Rank Spearman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Terdapat hubungan yang nyata antara performa kerja dengan produktivitas pada masyarakat petani di Desa Sidosari Kecamatan Natar Kabupaten Lampung Selatan dengan nilai koefisien korelasi 0,503*, memiliki tingkat korelasi yang kuat dengan arah hubungan positif dan signifikan. Jika performa kerja petani meningkat maka produktivitas masyarakat petani padi di Desa Sidosari Kecamatan Natar Kabupaten Lampung Selatan juga meningkat.

Kata kunci: petani, performa kerja petani, produktivitas
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT IN ASSESSING THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Authors: Safitry Helda Aslim , Luhsasi Dwi Iga , Permatasari Carolina Lita 
Published: October 2021

The financial statement can be used to determine company activities, one of them to assess the condition of financial to balance and profit /loss statement. For asses and analyze financial statements are required analysis tools are financial rations. The purpose of this study is to determine the financial performance of the Wiru Village government in 2018-2020. This study uses a qualitative approach with financial analysis tools. The result of this study is Wiru village in 2018- 2020 the self-reliance ratio is very low, effectiveness ratio is very effective, in 2018 the efficiency ratio is not efficient and in 2019-2020 is not efficient, the dependency ratio is very high, and the growth ratio in 2018-2019 has decreased, and then in 2019- 2020, it has increased.
V. S. Naipaul: an Unwelcome Guest of India; with Reference to an Area of Darkness
Authors: Suresh Mr. Chimata , Reddy Dr. G. Chenna 
Published: October 2021

This research paper is an attempt to analyze the reason for many Indian nationalists finds Naipaul's An Area of Darkness as an unfitting description of India. The book is banned in India as soon as it was published for showing India in a poor light. In this research paper, the researcher advocates the opinions of many critics, who feel that Naipaul had been very harsh and blunt in describing India. The researcher quotes various reviews and articles to support his views in this paper. The researcher quotes the lines from the book to support his argument. Although V. S. Naipaul is an Indian by origin, he is mostly influenced by the western way of living and unable to take the fact that his expectations about India have not been met. Appreciating the narrative style of Naipaul, the researcher concludes that An Area of Darkness is biased in many aspects. Travelers are the reason for the ills in Indian Society and any other traveler, who tries to exploit any such ills are not welcomed to India.
Sobre a elaboração progressiva dos pensamentos de Husserl acerca da fantasia e da consciência de imagem através da escrita
Authors: Marbach Eduard 
Published: October 2021

Abstract
This paper consists in a study of the development of Husserl’s thought on the notions of phantasy and image consciousness. It shows how, following a first phase in which he still identified phantasy with image consciousness, Husserl gradually began to distinguish the two and define what is proper to each in an increasingly precise manner.
The paper then shows how Husserl came to view pure phantasy as a modification of perception. Concerning image consciousness, it shows how the status of the image-object and the nature of its reference to the image subject evolved throughout Husserl’s thought. The problems raised by this model are also discussed, in particular when it comes to cases where there is no image subject, e.g. in theatre. Finally, the paper shows how the development of these concepts in Husserl’s work involves a new conception of the notion of “phantasm” – one that goes hand in hand with rejection of the ‘content of apprehension-apprehension’ scheme.
Liquid Migration in the Paste as the Result of Consolidation
Authors: Miriam Uličná , Roman Fekete , Adam Likavčan , Marián Peciar 
Published: October 2021

Abstract
The processing of various powder materials is often done by an extrusion process; the powders being formed into a paste by the addition of a liquid substance. During extrusion, by reason of the extrusion pressure, some properties of the paste are changing, which affect its rheology and thus the extrusion itself. One of the phenomena is the movement of the liquid phase. This paper is focused on monitoring this phenomenon using model material in a simple test device. Its design simulates the effect of pressure in the extruder. The results of the measurements provide a picture of the movement of the liquid phase under the influence of the pressure in the porous skeleton formed by the powder material.
Dramatising Cultural Diversity: Youth Theatre as a Performance of Local Memory and Identity in a Multiethnic Environment
Authors: Popov Anton , Karásek Matej 
Published: October 2021

AbstractThis article presents a comparative analysis of two ethnographic case studies conducted in local theatres in the Slovak town of Komárno and the British city of Coventry. These two locations are very different – one is a small town on the Slovak-Hungarian border and the other an urban centre in the Midlands region of Britain – and yet they are both characterised by the multiethnic and culturally diverse composition of their populations. The two youth theatres in question are also distinct in their genres: one bases its performances on folklore traditions, whereas the other is an avant-garde physical theatre. At the same time, the productions of both groups manifest a deep involvement in the representation of cultural heritage and the current social issues in their respective locations. Drawing on anthropological conceptualisations of theatre as a form of ritualised performance (see Turner, 1969, 1982; Schechner, 1985, 1993), this paper explores the processes and contexts of the enactment of past conflict and/or violence presented by the two theatrical groups in order to engage with traumatic events in local (and national) history. These processes, which embrace the values of cultural diversity and inclusion, are important for the construction of community identities. The liminality of ritualised performance enables actors and audiences to cross social (including ethnicity and class) and temporal boundaries. They reproduce memories of past violence to make sense of present tensions, such as growing nationalism and xenophobia, and to project their vision of the communal future. This often results in the contestation of the very meaning of place, community and belonging. Furthermore, the article demonstrates that such artistic interpretations of the local past and heritage are instrumental in shaping the identities of the participating youth. The comparison of the two cases also reveals noticeable differences between cosmopolitan and ethno-cultural discourses, which are prevalent in imagining the place, history and heritage of Coventry and Komárno respectively.
How Universities Entrust Digital Literacy to Improve Student Learning Outcomes During the COVID-19 Disruption
Authors: Basir Abd. , Kamaliah Kamaliah , Harahap Arman , Fauzi Ahmad , Karyanto Budi 
Published: October 2021

Since the policy of sending students home to study as a result of responding to the dangers of the pandemic, universities around the world have increasingly trusted distance learning solutions. The solution was to rely on digital literacy to continue and improve student learning outcomes during the COVID-19 disruption. For this reason, the researchers have proven it through analytical efforts and in-depth studies in several international publications. In short, the researchers examined each piece of evidence with a phenomenological approach to get answers to research questions that are among other things, involve a data coding system, critical evaluation, and drawing of valid and reliable final results. The data discussion concludes that world universities believe that digital technology that was increasingly trending can become a learning innovation even though the world will continue to hit global education. Hence, the researchers hope that these findings should support other studies in the future.
Keywords: Digital Literacy, Learning Outcomes, Entrust Digital Literacy
How Research Skills Affect Indonesian Postgraduate Students Writing Outcomes: Publication Review
Authors: Sudarmo Sudarmo , Muharlisiani Lusy Tunik , Manullang Sardjana Orba , Satria Erwinsyah , Sari Yeasy Agustina 
Published: October 2021

This research reviewed how research skills affect the writing results of Indonesian postgraduate students. As academics have understood it. the success of studying at the postgraduate level was closely related to the skills and abilities to research various content and contexts of the field of study. The researchers have conducted a data collection series consisting of literature searching, observation, and documentation to prove this assumption. Furthermore, data was analyzed by defining the research question, collecting answers by sharpening the correlation and comparison between the questions and answers or findings. Finally, the researchers interpret in-depth whether the findings were valid and reliable. The design used phenomenology approach. Considering the data and the analysis results, the researchers conclude that the skills and abilities to research Indonesian postgraduate students greatly influence each writing or lecture assessment's quality or outcome, including research activities, final semester assignments, and weekly assignments. Therefore, the findings have a meaningful input for postgraduate students and policymakers for studying in master and undergraduate programs in Indonesia.
Keywords: Research Skills, Writing Outcomes, Academic Study Review
Identification and surgical ligation of spinal CSF-venous fistula
Authors: Majeed Kashif , Hanz Samuel Z. , Roytman Michelle , Chazen J. Levi , Greenfield Jeffrey P. 
Published: October 2021

Background:CSF-venous fistulas (CVF) may cause incapacitating positional headaches resulting from spontaneous intracranial hypotension/hypovolemia (SIH). Their etiology remains unknown, although unrecognized local trauma may precipitate SIH. In addition, they are diagnostically challenging despite various imaging tools available. Here, we present CVF identification using magnetic resonance myelography (MRM) and elaborate on their surgical management techniques.Methods:Retrospective charts of confirmed and treated CVF patients with attention to their diagnostic imaging modalities and management techniques were further reviewed.Results:Six cases were identified of which three are presented here. There were two females and one male patient. All had fistulas on the left side. Two were at T7-T8 while the third was at T9-T10 level. Two underwent hemilaminotomies at the T7-T8 while the third underwent a foraminotomy at T9 level to access the fistula site. All CVF were closed with a combination of an aneurysm clip and a silk tie. On follow-up, all had complete resolution of symptoms with no evidence of recurrence.Conclusion:Of the various imaging modalities available, MRM is particularly sensitive in localizing CVF spinal nerve level and their laterality. In addition, the technique of aneurysm clip ligation and placement of a silk tie is curative for these lesions.