bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Labor markets during COVID-19: gaps and challenges in Latin America
Authors: Martínez-Martínez Oscar A. , Reyes-Martínez Javier , Mideros Mora Andrés Iván , Sánchez Pilco Andrea Carolina , Rodríguez Salme Camila Lucia 
Published: September 2024

IntroductionThe effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Latin American labor markets continue to be quantified, to identify the social and economic impacts that this pandemic had, and to design more efficient public policies that would protect the most vulnerable groups. For this reason, the research question was as follows: what were the changes in the labor formality rates before and two years after the main contingency measures of the COVID-19 pandemic were implemented?MethodsUsing data from Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay, the formality rate (τ) was analyzed, which was calculated using a weighted average between the formal employment rates of the number (i) of economic sectors (p) in a specific period (t).ResultsThe results suggest that the weighted labor formality rate increased in the countries of the region. These changes in formality could be the result of greater capital accumulation, the integration of productive processes, the integration of commercialization processes, and differentiated fiscal stimuli (i.e., the intrasectoral aspect), but it was not due to the displacement of workers from highly informal economic sectors to more formalized sectors (i.e., the intersectoral component).DiscussionThe findings emphasized the precarious situation of women in the region, regardless of the country, particularly in Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina. These findings suggest the need to design public policies that reverse the current situation of the labor market and prevent future economic shocks, with special emphasis on the informal sector and women.
Predicting host species susceptibility to influenza viruses and coronaviruses using genome data and machine learning: a scoping review
Authors: Alberts Famke , Berke Olaf , Rocha Leilani , Keay Sheila , Maboni Grazieli , Poljak Zvonimir 
Published: September 2024

IntroductionPredicting which species are susceptible to viruses (i.e., host range) is important for understanding and developing effective strategies to control viral outbreaks in both humans and animals. The use of machine learning and bioinformatic approaches to predict viral hosts has been expanded with advancements in in-silico techniques. We conducted a scoping review to identify the breadth of machine learning methods applied to influenza and coronavirus genome data for the identification of susceptible host species.MethodsThe protocol for this scoping review is available at https://hdl.handle.net/10214/26112. Five online databases were searched, and 1,217 citations, published between January 2000 and May 2022, were obtained, and screened in duplicate for English language and in-silico research, covering the use of machine learning to identify susceptible species to viruses.ResultsFifty-three relevant publications were identified for data charting. The breadth of research was extensive including 32 different machine learning algorithms used in combination with 29 different feature selection methods and 43 different genome data input formats. There were 20 different methods used by authors to assess accuracy. Authors mostly used influenza viruses (n = 31/53 publications, 58.5%), however, more recent publications focused on coronaviruses and other viruses in combination with influenza viruses (n = 22/53, 41.5%). The susceptible animal groups authors most used were humans (n = 57/77 analyses, 74.0%), avian (n = 35/77 45.4%), and swine (n = 28/77, 36.4%). In total, 53 different hosts were used and, in most publications, data from multiple hosts was used.DiscussionThe main gaps in research were a lack of standardized reporting of methodology and the use of broad host categories for classification. Overall, approaches to viral host identification using machine learning were diverse and extensive.
Intranasal vs. intramuscular administration of azaperone, midazolam and ketamine in pigs
Authors: Rabelo Isabela Peixoto , Gujanwski Cinthya de Andrade , Viana Inácio Silva , de Paula Vanessa Barroco , Rein Ariadne , Rabelo Sara Peixoto , Valadäo Carlos Augusto Araújo 
Published: September 2024

ObjectiveTo compare the efficacy of intranasal (IN) and intramuscular (IM) administrations of azaperone (3 mg kg−1), midazolam (0. 3 mg kg−1), and ketamine (7 mg kg−1) combination (AMK) in pigs. Study design: Randomized clinical trial. Animals: sixteen adult male pigs, immunocastrated, of mixed lineage.MethodsIn phase I, these animals were randomly assigned to intranasal (GIN, n = 8) and intramuscular (GIM, n = 8) groups for arterial blood sample collection at 10, 20, 30, 45, 60, and 90 min after AMK administrations for gas and electrolyte analysis. In phase II, performed 1 week after phase I, the 16 pigs were allocated to both groups (GIM, n = 16/GIN, n = 16) and submitted to the same chemical restraint (CR) protocol, with a 96-h interval between administrations. Behavioral parameters (degree of CR, muscle relaxation, loss of postural reflex, and sound stimulus response) and vital parameters (pulse rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and rectal temperature) were evaluated after recumbency (Trec) and at 5, 15, 30, 45, 60, and 90 min after administrations. In addition, the latency period and duration of CR were determined.ResultsLatency to recumbency and duration of CR in GIN were shorter. CR scores did not vary between groups. Muscle relaxation was more intense in GIN at Trec. An initial tachycardia was observed, followed by a reduction in heart rate from T5 to T90 in both treatments (p &lt; 0.05). The respiratory rate was higher at T45, T60, and T90 in GIN compared to baseline. Rectal temperature reduced in GIM from T45 onwards. PaCO2t elevated at T90 in the GIM (p &lt; 0.05) and there was an incidence of mild hypoxemia in 47% of the animals in the GIM.Conclusions and clinical relevanceIN administration was as effective as IM administration in promoting safe chemical restraint, with minimal changes in homeostasis, with a shorter duration and latency period.
Risk stratification scheme based on the TNM staging system for dogs with oral malignant melanoma centered on clinicopathologic presentation
Authors: Song Eric , Lawrence Jessica , Greene Erica , Christie Anneka , Goldschmidt Stephanie 
Published: September 2024

IntroductionOral malignant melanoma (OMM) is the most common malignant oral neoplasm in dogs. Tumor recurrence, progression, and regional and distant metastasis remain major obstacles despite advanced therapy. Tumor size has been a consistent, key independent prognostic factor; however, other clinical and histopathologic features impact prognosis and likely influence optimal treatment strategies. Adoption of a risk stratification scheme for canine OMM that stratifies groups of dogs on defined clinicopathologic features may improve reproducible and comparable studies by improving homogeneity within groups of dogs. Moreover, it would aid in the generation of multidisciplinary prospective studies that seek to define optimal treatment paradigms based on defined clinicopathologic features.MethodsTo build a platform upon which to develop a risk stratification scheme, we performed a systematic review of clinicopathologic features of OMM, with particular attention to levels of evidence of published research and the quantitative prognostic effect of clinicopathologic features.ResultsTumor size and presence of bone lysis were repeatable features with the highest level of evidence for prognostic effects on survival. Overall, with strict inclusion criteria for paper review, the levels of evidence in support of other, previously proposed risk factors were low. Factors contributing to the challenge of defining clear prognostic features including inconsistencies in staging and reporting of prognostic variables, incomplete clinical outcome data, inhomogeneous treatment, and absence of randomized controlled studies.DiscussionTo overcome this in the future, we propose a risk stratification scheme that expands the TNM system to incorporate specific designations that highlight possible prognostic variables. The ability to capture key data simply from an expanded TNM description will aid in future efforts to form strong conclusions regarding prognostic variables and their influence (or lack thereof) on therapeutic decision-making and outcomes.
Simulation and Measurement of Strain Waveform under Vibration Using Fiber Bragg Gratings
Authors: Smailov Nurzhigit , Koshkinbayev Sauletbek , Aidana Bazarbay , Kuttybayeva Ainur , Tashtay Yerlan , Aziskhan Amir , Arseniev Dmitry , Kiesewetter Dmitry , Krivosheev Sergey , Magazinov Sergey , Malyugin Victor , Sun Changsen 
Published: September 2024

The work is devoted to the consideration of methods for determining the strain of objects using fiber Bragg gratings under a high-frequency vibration or pulsed mechanical action, which is difficult to perform using widespread methods and devices. The methods are based on numerical processing of the time dependence of the radiation power reflected from the fiber Bragg grating at various wavelengths, which makes it possible to measure strain parameters in a wide range of magnitude and frequencies. The efficiency of the proposed methods is demonstrated by numerical simulation. It is shown that it is possible to restore the strain dependence on time in the range ±1000 μϵ or more from simultaneously measured power dependencies reflected by the fiber Bragg grating using common fiber-optic components. The case of sequential registration of reflected radiation power at different wavelengths to determine the probability density of the distribution of the strain values is also considered. The results of signal processing obtained both by numerical simulation and experimentally for the case of a linear vibration are presented. The technical problems of using the proposed methods are discussed.
Ecocritical Perspective on Anita Desai’s ‘The Artist of Disappearance’
Authors: Abirami G , Jeyanthy K 
Published: September 2024

The title novella of Anita Desai’s latest book, ‘The Artist of Disappearance’, a trilogy of connected novellas about the art world published in 2011, highlights a very major topic, namely the environmental disaster, which we are all aware with, and challenges us to look at it differently. The current paper seeks to define the word ecocriticism; and then examine this novella set in Mussorie, a Himalayan foothills resort, via the perspective of ecocriticism. The present research entitled, “Crisis of Local Identity under the Invasion of Global Forces in Anita Desai’s “The Artist of Disappearance” aims at excavating how the global and local forces come to direct confrontation and the relevance of minority art, culture, social norms and values are questioned in the present globalized world with the emergence of profound global forces and their rapid expansion throughout the world. The global forces that play crucial role to cause the dramatic changes are camera, English language and multinational companies, to name few among others. The writer, in the novel, brings forth such characters who have been victimized by the same forces in one way or another.
The Interplay between Education and Communication
Authors: Maheswari D , Abi R 
Published: September 2024

Communication is an essential component to comprise public speaking to convey the, matter to community to construct ideas. In early analyst have been interested in this kind of learning concepts. Education is a tool to create knowledge among the people and uplift the entire society into a great human. Where the communication creates a great impact to convey what we thought and felt in terms of language. This communication may differ in some regions starts from tribal to country. There is believing over the communication that literate only able to communicate in their own language. It is a skill where we need to develop and transfer to nest generation. Education brings knowledge and improves the communication skill. Communication is an essential component to comprise public speaking to convey the, matter to community to construct ideas. In early analyst have been interested in this kind of learning concepts. Education is a tool to create knowledge among the people and uplift the entire society into a great human. Where the communication creates a great impact to convey what we thought and felt in terms of language. This communication may differ in some regions starts from tribal to country. There is believing over the communication that literate only able to communicate in their own language. It is a skill where we need to develop and transfer to nest generation. Education brings knowledge and improves the communication skill. Education serves as the cornerstone of intellectual advancement, empowering individuals with the skills, knowledge, and critical thinking abilities essential for personal and professional success. Through formal institutions, informal learning environments, and lifelong experiences, education cultivates informed citizens capable of navigating complexities, challenging assumptions, and contributing positively to society.Central to the educational process is communication, the dynamic exchange of ideas, information, and experiences. Effective communication bridges the gap between knowledge and understanding, facilitating the transmission of concepts across diverse audiences and cultural contexts. Whether through verbal discourse, written literature, visual media, or digital platforms, communication serves as the conduit through which educational insights are shared, debated, and internalized.Moreover, the integration of communication within educational frameworks enhances pedagogical practices, fostering interactive learning environments that promote active engagement, collaboration, and dialogue. By leveraging diverse communication modalities, educators can tailor instructional strategies to accommodate varied learning styles, foster inclusivity, and empower learners to express themselves authentically.
Personality metatraits and Young's early maladaptive schemas
Authors: Grabowski Adam 
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Early maladaptive schemas, as defined by Young, refer to dysfunctional patterns, consisting of memories, emotions, thoughts and bodily sensations, which are the results of the interaction of innate vulnerability and intense and permanent deprivation of basic psychological needs during childhood. The objective of the research presented here was an attempt to identify, represented in metatraits, personality-based determinants for early maladaptive schemas in Young's concept. The basic assumption was that metatraits understood as biologically conditioned, basic forces shaping a person's style of functioning in the sphere of thoughts, feelings and behaviour, explain to a significant extent the intensity of the maladaptive cognitive-emotional schemas. Method: A group of 404 subjects (221 women and 183 men) aged between 18 and 78 years (M = 37; SD = 10.78). Respondents completed the CPM-Q-SF Personality Questionnaire and the YSQ-S3 Young's Schema Questionnaire. Results: The results from the advanced statistical analyses confirmed the assumption that personality metatraits play a sigfnificant role in terms of predicting early maladaptive schemas. It turned out that the metatraits alpha-minus disinhibition and gamma-minus disharmony underlie all five schema areas in Young's approach. Conclusions: By verifying the relationships discussed, it is possible to conclude that metatraits denoting emotional instability, low frustration tolerance, aggressiveness as well as depressiveness, distrust and generally poor psycho-physical condition may represent a biologically determined personality basis for the organisation and development of dysfunctional mental codes that function as information processing mechanisms and motives for maladaptive behavioural reactions. In practical terms, the above-mentioned means that in case of certain personality disorders, working on schemas, referring to childhood experiences, may be the main approach due to the inability to change the biologically determined personality.
Evaluation of Home Healthcare Services By Service Providers and Users
Authors: KÜÇÜK Yavuz Selim , Şahin Bayram 
Published: September 2024

Background: On May 15, 2017, the Turkish Ministry of Health transferred the coordination and delivery of home healthcare services from primary healthcare facilities to hospitals.
Objective:This study aims to find out what the patients, their families, and home healthcare providers think about this organizational change that has been made to the service delivery process.
Methods: In the quantitative research, the survey created using the results of qualitative research was administered to 396 individuals, comprising 322 patients or their relatives and 74 medical staff members. The survey's reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient, its validity was assessed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, and the t-test was used to test the hypotheses.
Results: Following the transfer of home health service delivery and coordination from primary healthcare institutions to hospitals, it was found that visit frequency-satisfaction, equity, monitoring-evaluation, and socio-economic support were the dimensions in which patients and their relatives participated more than healthcare personnel. However, compared to patients or patient relatives, healthcare personnel participate more in the areas of access to services, personnel-financial support, and private sector-security support.
Conclusions: According to these findings, it is noteworthy that both groups have a much higher level of participation in issues that directly concern them. Thus, it is believed that improving the problems that clients and staff find objectionable will enhance home health services.
Keywords: Home care; healthcare providers; healthcare users; primary healthcare; hospitals
Factors Related to Compliance with HBsAg Screening Among Pregnant Mothers in Bengkulu Province
Authors: Sofais Danur Azissah Roesliana , Suyanto Jipri , Rustandi Handi , Susanty Sri 
Published: September 2024

Background:The low number of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) screenings indicates that the people of Bengkulu Province have a limited understanding of the importance of such examinations. In Bengkulu, 1.61% of pregnant women, or approximately 47.550 individuals, are positive for hepatitis B infection. This is partly due to the low rate of HBsAg screening among pregnant women.
Objective:To determine the prevalence of HBsAg screening compliance among pregnant women and the factors influencing it.
Method:This research utilized a cross-sectional study design. A multistage random sampling method was used to select 488 pregnant women from nine districts and one city in Bengkulu Province. Data analysis was performed using multiple logistic regression.
Results:The findings showed a non-compliance rate for the HBsAg test of 77.87% (95% CI: 73.95-81.34). Factors associated with non-compliance included maternal perception (adjusted OR: 7.01, 95% CI: 3.62–13.57), quality of life (adjusted OR: 6.19, 95% CI: 2.98–12.88), husband's support (adjusted OR: 2.16, 95% CI: 1.11–4.18), and health worker support (adjusted OR: 3.68, 95% CI: 1.91–7.08).
Conclusion:It is crucial for pregnant women to increase their awareness of the importance of HBsAg screening, supported by their husbands, with additional counseling on the negative impacts of hepatitis B during pregnancy. Cultural perceptions should be addressed to foster more positive attitudes. Enhanced collaboration between health service providers, traditional or community leaders, and the public is necessary to improve overall public health outcomes.
Keywords: HBsAg screening compliance; health literacy; quality of life; perception; husband support; health worker support
Diversity and Prevalence of Indigenous Soil Bacillus spp. in the Major Cabbage Growing Agroecological Zones of Uganda
Authors: Baryakabona Silver , Ssekandi Joseph , Turyagyenda Laban 
Published: September 2024

Different species of genus Bacillus have been reported from different environments of the world. They are reported to play a role of soil fertility improvement, plant growth promotion and disease and pest management. Most of these reports on Bacillus species are from studies conducted outside Uganda and therefore information on the prevalence and diversity of bacillus species in Ugandan soils is scanty. This study aimed at determining the prevalence and diversity of Bacillus spp. isolated from the cabbage rhizosphere in the four major cabbage-growing agroecological zones of Uganda. The experiment was conducted in a laboratory at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosafety Makerere University for morphological and biochemical identification of the Bacillus bacteria. DNA extraction and PCR were conducted at the College of Natural Resources Makerere University while sequencing was done at Macrogen laboratories in Korea and Inqaba Biotec in South Africa. Morphological, biochemical and genomic analyses revealed five Bacillus spp. (22 Bacillus strains) grouped as B. cereus, B. mycoides, B. thuringiensis, B. megaterium and B. bingmayongensis. B. cereus and B. megaterium were the most dominant and widely spread Bacillus spp. A phylogenetic tree indicated three major clads, showing that B. thuringiensis was closely related to B. cereus while B.bingmayongesis was closely related to B.megaterium. The B. mycoides were closely related to some B. cereus strains and B. bingmayongensis. The phylogenetic tree further showed that some Bacillus strains of the same species were distantly related. It was therefore concluded that most abundant and prevalent Bacillus spp. in Ugandan soils were B. cereus and B. megaterium. The presence and abundance of these bacillus species in the Ugandan soil presents an opportunity for soil scientists to innovatively manipulate them for use as biofertilizers and biopesticides for crop production and management. Such innovations would reduce the reliance of farmers on synthetic fertilizers that are pollutants to the environment and unhealthy to the users and consumers
Finansal Yönetim
Authors: Uzkaralar Önder , Kakilli Acaravcı Songül , İskenderoğlu Ömer , Evci Samet , Şahin Serkan , Reis Şükriye Gül , Gereklioğlu Düzakın Hatice , Türkmen Müldür Gözde , Karaca Süleyman Serdar , Akdağ Saffet , Akel Veli , Gazel Sümeyra 
Published: September 2024

Finansal Yönetime Giriş
Önder UZKARALAR
Finansal Tablolar Analizi
Songül KAKİLLİ ACARAVCI
Başabaş ve Kaldıraç Analizleri
Ömer İSKENDEROĞLU
Finansal Planlama
Samet EVCİ
Çalışma Sermayesi Yönetimi
Serkan ŞAHİN
Paranın Zaman Değeri
Şükriye Gül REİS
Sermaye Bütçelemesi
Hatice GEREKLİOĞLU DÜZAKIN
Sermaye Maliyeti
Gözde TÜRKMEN MÜLDÜR
Sermaye Yapısı Kararları
Süleyman Serdar KARACA
Temettü Politikası
Saffet AKDAĞ
Hisse Senedi Değerlemesi / Firma Değerlemesi
Veli AKEL
Davranışsal Finans
Sümeyra Gazel