bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Analysis of determinants of the influence of the external economic sphere on economic security of the state
Authors: Zubko Tetiana 
Published: May 2024

The object of research is a list of the main factors of influence of the foreign economic sphere on the level of economic security. The effective development of the national economy largely depends on the state and level of economic security of the country in the conditions of strengthening globalization and integration processes. An adequate level of economic security is the basis for the development of socio-economic systems of any level, stability in society in general. Therefore, assessment and analysis of factors affecting economic security at different levels (countries, businesses, enterprises and organizations) is an important direction of the analytical work of specialists. For its implementation, analysts need a methodology – to determine the goal and interests, the main influencing factors and principles, to choose methodological and analytical tools. In the scientific works of economists, the methodology, level, and indicators are given as separate aspects of the formation and management of the economic security of the state. Without denying the significant contribution of these developments, the conducted research sets out the systematization of factors influencing the state of the macroeconomic environment. The study of factors influencing the macroeconomic sphere on the level of economic security of the country is based on the use of indicators calculated from available statistical data. The last twenty years, which showed an increase in world GDP almost twofold (from 51.39 trillion USD in 2000 to 101.12 trillion USD in 2020), are characterized by the loss of opportunities for the Ukrainian economy to be present on the world stage a market where competition is intensifying and carried out at a new technological level.
The work defines the national economic interests of Ukraine in the global socio-economic space, the directions of the realization of the national interests of Ukraine, the dynamics of indicators of the development of the macroeconomic sphere. This made it possible to form a list of the main influential factors of the macroeconomic sphere, which directly shape the level of economic security of the state. The results of the research can be useful for the formation or adaptation of development strategies of countries with similar conditions and economies, such as Georgia, Moldova, which also have conflicts with Russia and seek to join the European Union.
Winged laughter: First confirmed sighting of the Laughing Dove Spilopelia senegalensis in Kollam, Kerala, India
Authors: Sarlin Pathissery John , Morris Sandie , Morris Sancia , Morris Savio , Joseph Polycarp 
Published: May 2024

The Laughing Dove Spilopelia senegalensis had previously not been recorded in Kollam, Kerala, India; the sighting reported here was made on 2 December 2023. The distance to the nearest previous record is c. 80 km.
An Analysis of the Engagement System of Vietnamese Research Articles in the Light of the Appraisal Framework
Authors: Nguyen Hong B. , Nguyen Phuong T. L. 
Published: May 2024

Evaluation is widely accepted by many scientists as one of the most basic and important functions of language worth studying deeply. As a result, evaluative language has drawn a lot of interests worldwide. Yet, the Vietnamese language community appears to be rather unfamiliar with this term. In order to shed further light on the use of evaluative language in Vietnam, this article examines how evaluative language is exploited by Vietnamese linguists in a corpus of 35 Vietnamese empirical research articles in the light of the Appraisal framework by Martin and White (2005). More specifically, the study analyses the frequency of categories of the Engagement system in the Appraisal framework and studies in-depth realizations of the Contract sub-system. Results show that Contract resources are more frequently employed than Expand. Writers tend to contract their dialogues more in the Conclusion section of the articles. It is hoped that the research results will be a useful reference for article writers and they can contribute to the literature materials for the fields of evaluative language and academic writing pedagogy in Vietnam.
Repercusión estomatológica del amamantamiento
Authors: De la Teja Ángeles Eduardo 
Published: May 2024

La relación existente entre la boca y la lactancia materna es fundamental para asegurar una alimentación exitosa y beneficiosa para el bebé y la madre.
Los reflejos natos de succión, deglución y respiracion se conjuntan en la biomecánica del amamantamiento y este a su vez posiciona correctamente a la mandíbula para su correcto crecimiento y desarrollo.
STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF BACTERIA OF THE GENUS BACILLUS ON THE CULTURE OF RICE AND CORN SEEDS IN VITRO
Authors: Tesliuk N. I. , Shulga K. O. , Nechitailo K. Y. 
Published: May 2024

The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of bacteria strains Bacillus megaterium ONU500, Bacillus velezensis ONU553, Bacillus pumilus ONU554, Bacillus subtilis ONU559 on the germination and growth of rice and corn seeds under sterile conditions. Materials and methods. Three-day cultures of the four strains were grown on LB liquid nutrient medium in a thermostat at 28 °C and the seeds of model plants were sterilized according to the standard scheme. The seeds were placed in 1% solutions of bacterial suspensions (106 CFU/ml) of each strain and inoculated for 1 hour. Results. The experiment results on both model plants indicate significant potential of the bacteria B. megaterium ONU500, B. velezensis ONU553, B. pumilus ONU554 as growth and development stimulators for plants. B. subtilis ONU559 is recommended for further study and clarification of its impact on plants in subsequent research. Conclusion. The most positive, stimulating effect on the indicators of germination, growth, and development of rice and corn seeds is exerted by inoculation with the strain B. megaterium ONU500 (for rice: increase in shoot length by 36.5%, root by 29%; for corn: 50% and 69% respectively). Further study of the influence of B. velezensis ONU553 is promising for rice cultivation, and for corn – B. pumilus ONU554.
ASPECTOS DA APRENDIZAGEM E PRODUÇÃO ESCRITA DO PORTUGUÊS COMO L2 DOS SURDOS
Authors: Maramaldo Júnior Elton César Soeiro , Carneiro Monica Fontenelle , Nascimento Sandra Patrícia Faria do 
Published: May 2024

O presente estudo é proveniente de pesquisa de dissertação em andamento pela qual foi possível compreender aspectos do processo de aprendizagem e produção escrita do português pelos surdos. O estudo ancorou-se nas pesquisas de Lacerda (2006), Faria-Nascimento (2006), Gesser (2009), Crato e Cárnio (2009), Santos (2011), Strobel (2015), Streiechen e Krause-Lemky (2014), Faria-Nascimento et al. (2021) e Silva e Seabra (2022). A metodologia foi baseada nos apontamentos de Paiva (2019). Trata-se de pesquisa exploratória, com abordagem qualitativa e método bibliográfico. As análises e discussões apontam inadequações nas concepções e metodologias empregadas no ensino do português escrito para surdos, nas chamadas escolas inclusivas, resultando em uma produção escrita considerada, muitas vezes, atípica, falha ou deficitária, contribuindo para a estigmatização da escrita dos surdos. Diante desse cenário, emerge uma “nova concepção” para o ensino do português escrito como segunda língua para os surdos, o Letramento Visual, inserido no âmbito da Pedagogia Visual, desenvolvidos, conforme as especificidades visuoespaciais da língua de sinais.
PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM DOKTER DALAM MELAKUKAN TINDAKAN KEGAWATDARURATAN DI FASILITAS PELAYANAN KESEHATAN YANG TIDAK SESUAI SURAT IJIN PRAKTIK
Authors: Maranantan Elmyliantika , Taufiq Muhammad , Afwa Ulil 
Published: May 2024

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana sinkronisasi pengaturan perlindungan hukum dokter dalam melakukan tindakan kegawatdaruratan di fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan yang tidak sesuai Surat Ijin Praktik dan mengetahui bagaimana bentuk bentuk perlindungan hukum bagi dokter dalam melakukan tindakan kegawatdaruratan di fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan yang tidak sesuai Surat Ijin Praktik. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pendekatan yuridis normatif yang bersifat kualitatif dengan pendekatan Perundang-undangan (Statute Approach), pendekatan Analitis (Analytical Approach) dan Pendekatan konseptual (conceptual approach). Spesifikasi penelitian inventarisasi hukum. Sumber data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan bahan hukum primer, bahan hukum sekunder, dan bahan hukum tersier dengan metode pengumpulan data menggunakan studi kepustakaan dan wawancara, kemudian data diolah dengan reduksi data, display data.Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pengaturan mengenai perlindungan hukum dokter dalam melakukan tindakan kegawatdaruratan di fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan yang tidak sesuai Surat Ijin Praktik telah menunjukan adanya sinkronisasi vertikal yaitu antara peraturan yang derajatnya lebih rendah tidak bertentangan dengan peraturan yang derajatnya lebih tinggi dan peraturan yang lebih tinggi menjadi dasar dibentuknya peraturan yang lebih rendah serta adanya keserasian antara peraturan yang sederajat, dan bentuk perlindungan hukum bagi dokter dalam melakukan tindakan kegawatdaruratan di fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan yang tidak sesuai Surat Ijin Praktik meliputi jaminan dalam memberikan pertolongan pertama dalam keadaan gawat darurat diluar kewenangannya sesuai dengan kebutuhan medis, jaminan dalam melakukan tindakan kegawatdaruratan diluar kewenangannya sesuai dengan kebutuhan medis sesuai standar profesi, jaminan pengaturan perlindungan hukum, jaminan pengaturan tentang informasi yang lengkap dan benar dari penerima pelayanan Kesehatan atau keluarganya, jaminan pengaturan imbalan jasa, dan jaminan pengaturan hak lainnya. Kata Kunci: Dokter, Perlindungan Hukum, Tindakan Kegawatdaruratan, Tidak sesuai Surat Ijin Praktik
Defining the Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS) for PROMIS After Total Ankle Replacement
Authors: Shaffrey Isabel , Nguyen Joseph , Conti Matthew , Cody Elizabeth , Ellis Scott , Demetracopoulos Constantine , Henry Jensen K. 
Published: May 2024

Background:
Although patient-reported outcomes (PROs), such as the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS), are a key element of evaluating success after total ankle replacement (TAR), many do not explicitly state a key factor of postoperative success: is the patient satisfied with their outcome after TAR? The patient acceptable symptom state (PASS) represents the symptom threshold beyond which patients consider themselves well. This study aimed to establish the PROMIS thresholds for the PASS in a primary cohort of TAR patients.

Methods:
This single-institution study included 127 primary TAR patients with preoperative and 2-year postoperative PROMIS scores. At 2 years postoperatively, patients answered 2 PASS anchor questions (Satisfaction, Delighted-Terrible scale) with Likert-scale responses. PASS thresholds with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated from PROMIS scores using an anchor-based method. Using a bootstrapping technique with 1,000 iterations, the Youden index was calculated to determine the best specificity and sensitivity coordinates to maximize their combination. Finally, preoperative variables associated with the likelihood of achieving the PASS were assessed.

Results:
There was a strong association between PASS thresholds and PROMIS domains, especially Pain Interference (PASS threshold of <56.0, area under the receiver operating characteristic curve [AUC] = 0.940), Pain Intensity (<48.4, AUC = 0.936), and Physical Function (>44.7, AUC = 0.883). The likelihood of achieving the PASS was not affected by age, race, gender, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class, body mass index, or severity of ankle deformity. Patients with worse preoperative Physical Function and Global Mental Health scores were less likely to meet the PASS threshold for Physical Function postoperatively (p = 0.028 and 0.041).

Conclusions:
The ability to reach the PASS after TAR was most strongly associated with postoperative PROMIS pain scores. However, PASS thresholds were generally poorer than population means. This demonstrates that patients do not need to reach normal pain or physical function levels to have an acceptable symptom state after TAR.

Level of Evidence:
Prognostic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Patients with Hip Osteoarthritis Have a Higher Rate of Spinal Reoperation Following Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Authors: Mills Emily S. , Wang Jennifer C. , Richardson Mary K. , Alluri Ram K. , Hah Raymond J. , Cleary Ekaterina , Lau Edmund , Ong Kevin , Heckmann Nathanael D. 
Published: May 2024

Background:
Lumbar spinal pathology is known to affect outcomes following total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, the effect of hip osteoarthritis (OA) on outcomes following lumbar fusion has not been well studied. The purpose of this study was to determine the association between hip OA and spinal reoperation following lumbar spinal fusion.

Methods:
The 5% Medicare Part B claims database was queried for all patients who underwent primary elective lumbar fusion from 2005 to 2019. Patients were divided into 2 groups: those who underwent elective THA within 1 year after primary lumbar fusion, indicating that they had severe hip OA at the time of lumbar fusion, and those who underwent lumbar fusion with no diagnosed hip OA and no THA during the study period. Exclusion criteria included THA as a result of trauma, revision THA or primary THA in the 5-year period before primary lumbar fusion, <65 years of age, and no enrollment in the database for 5 years before and 1 year after primary lumbar fusion. The primary outcome was spinal reoperation within 1, 3, and 5 years. Multivariable Cox regression was performed with age, sex, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, smoking status, osteoporosis, number of levels fused, use of posterior instrumentation, use of an interbody device, use of bone graft, and surgical approach as covariates.

Results:
Overall, 1,123 patients (63.4% female; 91.3% White; mean age, 76.8 ± 4.1 years) were included in the hip OA group and 8,893 patients (56.2% female; 91.3% White; mean age, 74.8 ± 4.9 years) were included in the control group. After multivariable analysis, patients with severe hip OA had significantly greater rates of revision surgery at 3 years (odds ratio [OR], 1.61; p < 0.001) and 5 years (OR, 1.87; p < 0.001) after the index lumbar fusion.

Conclusions:
Patients with severe hip OA at the time of primary lumbar fusion had a significantly increased risk of spinal reoperation at 3 and 5 years postoperatively. These data provide further evidence to support performing THA prior to lumbar fusion in the unsettled debate regarding which surgery should be prioritized for patients with simultaneous degenerative diseases of the hip and lumbar spine.

Level of Evidence:
Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Acceptance and uptake of vaccines against tetanus, influenza, pertussis, and COVID-19 among pregnant and postpartum women in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.
Authors: Ayouni Imen , Amponsah-Dacosta Edina , Noll Susanne , Kagina Benjamin M. , Muloiwa Rudzani 
Published: May 2024

Abstract

Background
Pregnant women, foetuses, and neonates are particularly vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). These VPDs are associated with high morbidity and mortality among expectant mothers and their foetuses and neonates. Vaccination during pregnancy can protect the expectant mother from VPDs to which she may be especially vulnerable while pregnant. In addition, the passive transfer of maternal neutralizing immunoglobulin G (IgG) and secretory immunoglobulin A (IgA) also protects the foetus against congenital infections and may further protect the neonate from infection during the first few months of life. Despite this, coverage of recommended maternal vaccines remains suboptimal globally, especially in resource-constrained settings. Determinants of vaccine acceptance and uptake are frequently understudied in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) and among specific groups such as pregnant and postpartum women. This proposed systematic review will assess the acceptance and uptake of vaccines against tetanus, influenza, pertussis, and COVID-19 vaccines among pregnant and postpartum women in LMICs.
Methods
A Boolean search strategy employing common and medical subject heading (MeSH) terms for tetanus, influenza, pertussis, and COVID-19 vaccines, as well as vaccine acceptance, hesitancy, together with uptake, pregnancy and postpartum, will be used to search electronic databases for relevant literature published between 2009 and 2023. Only studies conducted in LMICs that investigated determinants of acceptance, hesitancy and uptake of tetanus, influenza, pertussis, and COVID-19 vaccines among pregnant and postpartum women will be eligible for inclusion in the review. The quality and the risk of bias of all eligible full-text articles will be assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute's (JBI) critical appraisal tools.
Discussion
This protocol proposes a systematic review and meta-analysis that aims to assess the uptake of maternal vaccines and to systematically appraise and quantify determinants of the acceptance and uptake of recommended vaccines during pregnancy and postpartum in LMICs. A better understanding of these factors and how they influence maternal vaccine decision-making will enable public health practitioners as well as global and national policymakers to design more effective interventions as we look towards expanding the scope and reach of maternal immunization programs.
Evaluation method for probability distribution and prediction models for chlorophyll-a based on statistical models and artificial intelligence-based algorithms
Authors: Hwang Seong-Yun , Jung Kang-Young , Park Jong-Hwan , Lee Won-Seok , Kang Tae-Woo , Choi Ji-Yeon , Lee Young-Mee , Jung Soo-Jung 
Published: May 2024

Abstract

In South Korea, sites that are not under the algae alert system yet frequently experience algal blooms are managed as designated algal observation sites. Chlorophyll-a is one of the key water quality parameters monitored at these sites. To investigate trends in chlorophyll-a, this study used water quality monitoring data from two representative algal observation sites in the Yeongsan River basin from January 2016 to December 2002. Based on the data, an exploratory data analysis was conducted to examine the distributional characteristics of each variable, after which an appropriate probability distribution was inferred to explain fluctuations in chlorophyll-a. Building on these data, three statistical models and four artificial intelligence-based algorithms for predicting chlorophyll-a were developed, and their levels of predictive performance were quantitatively compared. The more precise methods proposed in this study for predicting chlorophyll-a levels are expected to significantly aid in water quality management at various monitoring sites.
Simulation and prediction of soil loss using the RMMF and CA-Markov models in the Upper Tana River basin, Kenya
Authors: Wafula Eugine , Kimwatu Duncan Maina 
Published: May 2024

Abstract

Soil loss is one of the major environmental concerns with significant negative implications on top soil loss, land degradation, waterbody sedimentation and agricultural productivity. These losses arise from the complex interaction of climatic, biophysical, and anthropogenic factors. This study aimed at assessing and predicting soil loss using the Revised Morgan-Morgan Finney (RMMF) model and CA-Markov chain analysis in the Upper Tana basin. The datasets used included: rainfall intensity, mean daily rainfall, total annual rainfall, land use land cover, canopy height, soil moisture content, soil bulk density, canopy cover fraction, fraction of rainfall not intercepted by canopy, ground cover fraction, root depth, soil surface cohesion, soil detachability factor, evapotranspiration and the digital elevation model. The GIS-based RMMF model was used to simulate soil losses for the years 2002, 2012 and 2022 while the CA-Markov was used for predicting soil loss for the year 2030. The findings revealed that total soil loss exhibited a decreasing trend between 2002 and 2012 from 30159416.72 t/ha to 28762653.24 t/ha and later increased in 2022 which showcased the highest recorded level of 43527091.89 t/ha with a mean of 14.838±32.55 t/ha, 14.400±32.11 t/ha and 21.063±29.87 t/ha respectively. By 2030, the very low soil loss is expected to have a higher coverage of 60.14% followed by the low at 36.77%, the moderate at 0.31%, the high at 0.12% and the very high class at 2.67% of the total area. The study concluded that the anthropogenic, biophysical and climatic factors each play a key role in soil loss.
Effect of probiotic and prebiotics supplementation on hemoglobin levels and iron absorption among women of reproductive age and children: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Apte Aditi , Parge Ashwini , Nimkar Radhika , Sinha Anju 
Published: May 2024

Abstract

Introduction
This review aims to assess the effect of oral administration of probiotics and/or prebiotics in children and women of reproductive age (WRA) to improve intestinal iron absorption, hemoglobin, and ferritin levels.
Methods
Randomized controlled trials from published literature on probiotics and or prebiotics for prevention or treatment of anemia as a supplement or fortification in children or WRA till Jan 31, 2023, were included. Studies on probiotics and prebiotics in patients with anemia due to other causes were excluded. Screening and data extraction was done using Distiller SR and meta-analysis was performed using Revman 5.4.1.
Results
Total 1925 records were identified from Pubmed, Embase, and Cochrane, of which 29 were included in the systematic review (14 supplementation and 15 fortification studies; 15 studies in children and 14 studies in WRA). The major interventions included galacto-oligosaccharide, inulin, heat-killed H61, Lactobacillus plantarum 299v, Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus acidophilus.
Meta-analysis of 9 studies (3 in WRA and 6 in children) showed that the use of prebiotics and/or probiotics was associated with little or no effect on hemoglobin as compared to control [Very low certainty of evidence]. Use of prebiotic and/or probiotic led to a significant increase in ferritin levels in WRA (mean increase 2.39 ng/ml, 95% CI 0.48-4.29, p=0.01, n=133) vs control (n=129) but not in children [Low certainty of evidence]. Administration of a prebiotic and/or probiotic along with oral iron was not associated with increased hemoglobin or ferritin vs administration of iron only (2 studies in WRA and children each) [Low to moderate certainty of evidence]. Use of prebiotics and/or probiotics was associated with 1.39% and 6.92% increase in fractional iron absorption in WRA when given alone or along with iron. However, iron absorption was not found to be increased in children [Low certainty of evidence].
Conclusion
There is some evidence to show that the use of prebiotics or probiotics (especially Lp299v and GOS) can improve iron absorption in women and children and lead to improvement in ferritin levels in women. However, the current evidence does not conclusively show the benefit of these interventions in improving hemoglobin levels in women and children.