bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Impact of Guideline-Directed Statin Intervention for Primary Prevention in Patients With Diabetes
Authors: Muluk Pallavi , Zhu Jianhui , Thoma Floyd , Hay Eli , Marroquin Oscar , Makani Amber , Aiyer Aryan , Nasir Khurram , Gulati Martha , Shapiro Michael D. , Mulukutla Suresh , Saeed Anum 
Published: October 2023

OBJECTIVE
We examined guideline-directed statin intensity (GDSI) use and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) outcomes in patients with diabetes across a contemporary health care system.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
Patients without preexisting ASCVD were categorized by diabetes status and 10-year ASCVD risk (borderline [5–7.4%], intermediate [7.5–19.9%], high [≥20%]). Mean ±SD time to start of or change to GDSI was calculated. Incident ASCVD and all-cause mortality association, stratified by ASCVD risk, was calculated using Cox regression.

RESULTS
Among 282,298 patients, 28,807 (10.2%) had diabetes and 253,491 (89.8%) did not. Only two-thirds of intermediate- and high-risk patients with diabetes were receiving GDSI therapy at 5-year follow-up. In fully adjusted models, patients with diabetes not taking a statin (vs. GDSI) had a significantly higher risk of stroke and mortality in the intermediate- and high-risk groups (hazard ratio for mortality 1.81 [95% CI 1.58–2.07] vs. 1.41 [1.26–1.57]; P for interaction &lt; 0.01).

CONCLUSIONS
Significant gaps remain in GDSI use for high-risk patients with diabetes, conferring an increased risk of ASCVD outcomes and all-cause mortality.
Association Between Atrial Fibrillation and Diabetes-Related Complications: A Nationwide Cohort Study
Authors: Kwon Soonil , Lee So-Ryoung , Choi Eue-Keun , Ahn Hyo-Jeong , Lee Seung-Woo , Jung Jin-Hyung , Han Kyung-Do , Oh Seil , Lip Gregory Y.H. 
Published: October 2023

OBJECTIVE
This study aimed to investigate the associations between concurrent atrial fibrillation and diabetes-related complications among patients with diabetes.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
This nationwide observational cohort study used the health checkup database from the Korean National Health Insurance Service. Patients diagnosed with diabetes who underwent health checkups between 2009 and 2012 were investigated. The patients with atrial fibrillation were matched in a 1:5 ratio with those without atrial fibrillation using propensity scores. Study outcomes included macrovascular, microvascular (diabetic retinopathy and diabetic nephropathy), and diabetic foot complications. The risks of clinical outcomes were measured using hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% CIs.

RESULTS
A total of 65,760 patients with diabetes were analyzed (54,800 without atrial fibrillation and 10,960 with atrial fibrillation). After well-balanced propensity score matching, atrial fibrillation was associated with significantly higher risks of macrovascular complications (HR 1.12, 95% CI 1.09–1.16), diabetic nephropathy (HR 1.23, 95% CI 1.16–1.30), and diabetic foot complications (HR 1.13, 95% CI 1.09–1.17) compared with no atrial fibrillation, while the risk of diabetic retinopathy was comparable (HR 0.99, 95% CI 0.96–1.03). Patients with atrial fibrillation had a significantly higher risk of diabetic foot amputation (HR 4.12, 95% CI 1.98–8.56).

CONCLUSIONS
Among patients with diabetes, concurrent atrial fibrillation was associated with increased risks for diabetes-related macrovascular complications, diabetic nephropathy, and diabetic foot. Such patients require holistic management to reduce the risk of adverse outcomes.
Correntes espirituais em diálogo:
Authors: Wolff Elias , Villa Forte Marcelo 
Published: October 2023

O atual pluralismo religioso e espiritual apresenta sérios desafios para o encontro, o diálogo, a convivência e a cooperação entre as diferentes formas de crer. Felizmente, caminhos são percorridos para superar esses desafios, envolvendo diferentes comunidades religiosas em projetos de cooperação social, o diálogo teológico, o cuidado da criação, entre outros. Neste artigo, mostramos que há um horizonte ou dimensão do diálogo inter-religioso que serve como sustento e impulso dos demais: a espiritualidade. Nossa tese propõe a convergência das espiritualidades como caminho para sustentar as iniciativas de diálogo e cooperação e superar os obstáculos que permanecem para um verdadeiro encontro entre as religiões. Apresentamos elementos que favorecem para essa convergência, como a compreensão da experiência espiritual, a meta e a mediação dessa experiência, e a afirmação da transcendência humana. A sintonia nesses elementos favorece para que as religiões superem tensões e conflitos que as impedem de assumir juntas o compromisso pela vida humana e da criação.
Asymmetry and convergence in the development of digital technologies in the EU countries
Authors: Kolupaieva Irina , Tiesheva Larysa 
Published: October 2023

Research background: Digitalization in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated significantly across Europe, including in regions that are at the stage of catch-up development. However, as innovative technologies are intensively integrated into everyday life, the digital gap between the EU countries is increasing. The widening digital gap is becoming a serious threat to achieving the EU's sustainable development goals and building a sustainable European society.
Purpose of the article: The purpose of the article was to empirically substantiate the inclusiveness and convergence of the digital strategy in the EU countries.
Methods: Using the method of fuzzy sets, the level of asymmetry in access to transactional (e-commerce), information (cloud computing), operational (artificial intelligence) technologies in the EU countries was assessed. The negative impact of the digital gap within the countries (the gap between small, medium, large companies) and the global digital gap (the gap between EU countries) on the competitiveness of countries was established, for which correlation analysis and the Granger causality test were used.
Findings & value added: The findings of this study contribute to the literature of digital transformation and digital gap of European countries. The impact of the digital gap in transactional, information, operational technologies on the competitiveness of countries is differentiated depending on the level of digitalization of the country. Cluster groups of countries are determined by the convergence of digitalization and ways to ensure long-term competitiveness. The directions for reducing the digital gap in the EU countries are substantiated by changing the priorities of spending on innovation and increasing productivity, diversifying the digital technologies used. The empirical results obtained can serve as a basis for improving the effectiveness of the digitalization policy in the EU countries in accordance with individual convergence goals. The main added value of the paper is related to the presented research procedure, which can be used in analyses of digital technologies development also for other countries. The results provide valuable insights into evaluating the digital technologies in European countries.
The role of thermal effusivity on the incipient growth of the surface temperature in a semi-infinite region absorbing heat flux at the surface
Authors: Campo Antonio 
Published: October 2023

Heat conduction theory stipulates that two thermo-physical properties of materials: the thermal conductivity “k” and the thermal diffusivity “ ” influence the temperature evolution in regular and irregular bodies as a response to various cooling/heating conditions. The traditional statement involving the two thermo-physical properties is examined at length in the present study for the case of a semi-infinite region. The primary objective of the present study is to investigate the influence of the less known thermo-physical property called the thermal effusivity “e” on the incipient surface temperature raise in a semi-infinite body affected by uniform surface heat flux. The secondary objective of the study is to identify a key figure-of-merit named the dimensionless threshold time that separates the incipient temperature elevation in a semi-infinite region from the incipient temperature elevation in a large wall of finite thickness under the same uniform surface heat flux. The outcome of the methodical analysis suggests that the accurate estimate for the dimensionless threshold time in the semi-infinite region should be 0.10.
A comprehensive review of the diversion of children in conflict with law from judicial proceedings in Albania: Assessing alternatives to traditional justice
Authors: Peppo Etlon 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Diversion refers to the measures used for children in conflict with law without resorting to criminal prosecution or trial. Therefore, a child or a youth committing a criminal offense may be subjected to specific measures or programs other than the criminal prosecution and trial. Of course, different jurisdictions provide different legal requirements and conditions to be complied with when deciding to apply a diversion measure instead of prosecuting the child or the youth in conflict with law.
In general, children in conflict with law who are under the age of 18 do usually benefit from the diversion measures when all the required conditions are fulfilled in accordance with the national Juvenile Justice Code. From the point of international law, the imposition of diversion measures for children in conflict with law may be considered as a legal obligation deriving from the United Nation Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Beijing Rules.
In Albania, the diversion measures tend to divert children away from the formal proceedings and give priority to the restorative justice or other rehabilitation programs. This paper aims to provide a general overview of the diversion measures and their importance for the well-being of the children involved in criminal activities.
The scope of the paper is focused on the diversion measures provided by the new Albanian Criminal Justice for Children Code with the aim to repair the harm caused by the offence and rehabilitate the children in conflict with law. In conclusion, the paper highlights the benefits of the diversion measures compared to punitive measures and traditional justice by providing such alternatives as the best way to promote the well-being of children in conflict with law and their inclusion in society.
Registration of child sexual abusers and paedophiles as a preventive measure – A comparative analysis
Authors: Ratkoceri Vedije 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Child sexual abuse represents a complex product of many factors, such as social, cultural, economic and biological amounting to long-term consequences for the victim due to the child’s psychological immaturity during its developmental stage. One of the most important measures applied towards the prevention of such criminal offense is the registration of persons convicted of child sexual abuse and paedophilia in a special register. Despite being widespread, their implementation is not universal. The first part of this paper identifies the origin of such registers by analysing separate cases of the US and the UK. The second part manifests an international comparative approach toward the legislation and modality of selected countries which have successfully established and regulated sexual offender registries within their national legal systems. For that matter, five countries originating from different continents throughout the globe are analysed: the Balkan Peninsula (Macedonia and Albania), Europe (France), North America (Canada) and Africa (Kenya).
Cybersecurity in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: a Review
Authors: Shafik Wasswa , Mojtaba Matinkhah S. , Shokoor Fawad 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Context
With the rapid advancement of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, ensuring these autonomous systems’ security and integrity is paramount. UAVs are susceptible to cyberattacks, including unauthorized access, control, or manipulation of their systems, leading to potential safety risks or unauthorized data retrieval. Moreover, UAVs encounter limited computing resources, wireless communication and physical vulnerabilities, evolving threats and techniques, necessity for compliance with regulations, and human factors.

Methods
This review explores the potential cyberthreats faced by UAVs, including hacking, spoofing, and data breaches, and highlights the critical need for robust security measures. It examines various strategies and techniques used to protect UAVs from cyberattacks, e.g., encryption, authentication, and intrusion detection systems using cyberthreat analysis and assessment algorithms. The approach to assess the UAVs’ cybersecurity hazards included STRIDE (a model for identifying computer security-related threats) connected with the threats considered.

Findings
Emphasis was laid on the evaluation highly depending on the accuracy of UAV mission definition, potential intruders, and social and other human-related situations. The review discovered that most studies focused on possible intruders’ portraits, which can be crucial when conducting a cybersecurity assessment. Based on a review, future research directions to mitigate cybersecurity risks are presented.

Significance
Protecting UAVs from cyberthreats ensures safe operations and data integrity and preserves public trust in autonomous systems.
TOWARDS A TRANSLATOR COMPETENCE MODEL FOR VIETNAMESE CONTEXT: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
Authors: Thi Thanh Nhan Vuong 
Published: October 2023

Translation competence, as the fundamental objective of any translation program, has been a subject of interest in Translation Studies for decades. Developing a translation competence model eminently suitable for the local industry is a crucial step towards the professionalization of the translation market in Vietnam. This paper presents a critical review of current literature on translation competence, its acquisition and various translation competence models with reference to the context of Vietnam. An in-depth analysis from the article is expected to give specific recommendations for policy-makers, translation educators, translation service users and translation practitioners to strive for the common goal of a professionalized industry.
Price transmission behaviour of major seed spices in Rajasthan
Authors: Bairwa Kailash Chand , Meena G L , Singh Hari , Balai Harkesh Kumar , Yadav Anju , Meena P C 
Published: October 2023

The present study was based on secondary price information. The study period from January, 2011 to December 2021 was chosen to analyse the price behaviour of major seed spice markets in Rajasthan. The data was analysed using the Augmented Dickey Fuller (ADF) test and Vector Error Correction Model to accomplish the objectives of the study. ADF test results showed that price data for coriander, cumin, fenugreek, and fennel were non-stationary at the level and stationary at the first difference level. Values of trace and maximum Eigen of Johansen multiple co-integration tests revealed three co-integration equations in cumin and coriander crops, but only one co-integration equation in fennel prices. Prices of coriander, cumin, and fennel in selected KUMS (Krishi Upaj Mandi Samiti) were primarily influenced by the one-month and two-month lag prices of respective market in the long run. The prices of coriander, cumin and fennel demonstrated one-way co-integration in KUMS, Merta City→KUMS, Jodhpur and Ramganj Mandi→Baran while combination of Baran↔Kota, Ramganj Mandi↔Kota and Merta City↔Niwai showed bi-directional co-integration. Fenugreek prices in selected KUMS did not move in tandem over a long period of time. We find that the prices of coriander, cumin and fennel in Rajasthan's selected markets moved in lockstep over time and were influenced by one month or two months lag price of other respective markets.
آثر اليقظة الاستراتيجية في تحقيق التفوق التنظيمي بحث ميداني في مجموعة مختارة من الجامعات العراقية
Authors: محمد الجنابي ثائر جاسم , قدوري العبيدي فائق مشعل 
Published: October 2023

يهدف البحث إلى تحديد آثر اليقظة الاستراتيجية في تحقيق التفوق التنظيمي في المنظمات التعليمية عينة الدراسة، ومعرفة مدى الاهتمام بها من قبل متخذي القرار في هذه المنظمات من أجل تحقيق التفوق التنظيمي، وكذلك توضيح طبيعة العلاقة بين متغيرات الدراسة.
وتم تطبيق البحث الحالي في واحد من أهم القطاعات الحيوية والمهمة ألا وهو قطاع التعليم حيث تم تحديد عدد من الجامعات العراقية (جامعة تكريت، جامعة الانبار، جامعة كركوك) ميداناً للدراسة، لغرض تحقيق أهداف الدراسة، تم تبني أنموذج فرضي يعبر عن العلاقات المنطقية بين متغيرات الدراسة، ونتج عنه مجموعة من الفرضيات الرئيسية والفرعية تعد كل واحدة منها إجابة عن الأسئلة التي أُثيرت في مشكلة البحث، وتم اختبار الفرضيات بعد الحصول على البيانات والمعلومات اللازمة للجانب الميداني من خلال الاستعانة بالاستبانة بوصفها الأداة الرئيسة لجمع البيانات، عبر توزيعها بطريقة العينة القصدية، حيث وزع الباحث (209) استبانة على عدد من القادة الأكاديميين في الجامعات العراقية قيد البحث، وتم استبعاد (7) استبانة غير صالحة، وكانت(202) منها صالحة للتحليل الاحصائي وبمعدل استجابة%97))، وتم استعمال مجموعة من الوسائل والأساليب الإحصائية المتوافرة في البرنامج الاحصائي (SPSS). وتوصل البحث إلى مجموعة من النتائج أهمها أظهرت نتائج البحث وجود أثر ذو دلالة معنويـة لليقظة الاستراتيجية على التفوق التنظيمي في الجامعات قيد الدراسة.
واختتمت الدراسة بمجموعة من المقترحات للجامعات عينة الدراسة التي من شأنها الارتقاء بواقع هذه المنظمات بصورة أفضل.
أثر تبني معيار IFRS-9 للأدوات المالية في تحقيق الاستقرار المالي: دراسة ميدانية على عينة من المصارف العراقية
Authors: خلف محمد حمد , عياش عباس محمد 
Published: October 2023

هدفت الدراسة إلى بحث أثر تطبيق معيار الإبلاغ المالي الدولي (IRFS 9) في تحقيق الاستقرار المالي في المصارف العراقية، ولتحقيق غايات الدراسة تم اتباع المنهج الكمي التحليلي لدراسة العلاقة التأثيرية بين متغيرات الدراسة، واستخدم الباحث الاستبيان كأداة لجمع البيانات من مجتمع الدراسة المستهدف، حيث استهدف الباحث ثلاثة مصارف من أصل ثمانية مصارف تجارية مدرجة في هيئة الأوراق المالية، وهي مصرف الرافدين، ومصرف الرشيد ومصرف اشور الدولي، وتم توزيع 50 استبيان في كل مصرف استرد الباحث منها 148 استبيان، وتبين أن العينة الصالح للتحليل الإحصائي تتكون من 145 استبيان.
أتم الباحث عملية تحليل البيانات باستخدام الحزمة الإحصائية للعلوم الاجتماعية (Statistical package for social sciences) إصدارها رقم (27)، إذ تم تطبيق مجموعة متنوعة من الاختبارات والأدوات الإحصائية، وكانت أهم نتائج الدراسة كما يلي بلغت مستويات تطبيق معيار الإبلاغ المالي الدولي (IRFS 9) في المصارف المبحوثة من وجهة نظر عينة الدراسة درجة مرتفعة بشكل عام، كما تتمتع المصارف العراقية المبحوثة بدرجة متوسطة من الاستقرار المالي, كما بينت نتائج معادلة الانحدار الخطي البسيط وجود أثر دال إحصائياً لمعيار الإبلاغ المالي الدولي (IRFS 9) في تحقيق الاستقرار المالي في المصارف التجارية العرقية المبحوثة.
Trendek, irányzatok, jogalkotási törekvések
Authors: Havas Bence , Petrovics Zoltán 
Published: October 2023

One of the most spectacular changes to the Hungarian employment system in recent years is that many former civil servants (‘közalkalmazott’) have lost their status and come under the scope of the Labour Code or have been subject to newly created status laws. As the Act on Civil Servants (‘Kjt.’) applies now only a few groups of civil servants, having been emptied out by successive reforms, it is not surprising that the future existence of the Act and of the autonomous status of civil servants is being called into question. But what factors have led to the gradual, and in recent years accelerating, decline of the Kjt.? Is the 'disappearance' of civil servants the result of internal processes that rationally follow from the development of the law, or is it the result of independent economic and political considerations? What was the original role of the Kjt. in the system of employment relationships and how can its ‘emptying’ be understood in an international and historical context? The study argues that this process is not an inevitable consequence of legal doctrinal developments, but rather the result of legislative efforts to abolish the uniform legal status of human service providers. Hungarian legislation is no exception to the neoliberal and neo-Weberian trends, while the comparative advantages previously enjoyed by civil servants are eroding and the regulation is becoming highly fragmented.
Pengembangan Instrumen Assesmen Berbasis Literasi Sains Materi Gaya dan Gerak Bagi Siswa SMPLB Tunarungu
Authors: Kurniawati Rina Dwi , Wijiastuti Asri , Yuliyati Yuliyati 
Published: October 2023

Rendahnya kemampuan berkomunikasi verbal anak autis dalam kehidupan sehari-hari dan kurangnya pemahaman orangtua tentang cara mengajarkan komunikasi verbal tersebut, menjadi kendala perkembangan berkomunikasi anak autis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan produk panduan parenting berbasis android bagi orangtua dalam mengajarkan komunikasi verbal pada anak autis. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah 4D dengan tahapan Define (Pendefinisian), Design (Perencanaan) Develop (Pengembangan) dan Disseminate (Penyebaran). Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dalam tiga tahap pengembangan karena adanya pandemi Covid-19 sehingga belum memungkinkan untuk dilakukan penyebaran. Teknik pengambilan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan lembar validasi ahli yang meliputi ahli media dan ahli materi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa panduan parenting berbasis android yang dikembangkan telah memenuhi aspek kevalidan sehingga layak digunakan. Aspek kevalidan ditunjukkan hasil validasi media sebesar 77%, dan hasil validasi materi sebesar 78,6%. Berdasarkan nilai uji validitas dapat diinterpretasikan bahwa panduan parenting berbasis android untuk meningkatkan komunikasi verbal anak spektrum autis valid untuk diimplementasikan secara terbatas dan di evaluasi kembali.

Kata Kunci: Parenting, Android, Komunikasi, Anak Autis
The Eye: A Light Weight Mobile Application for Visually Challenged People Using Improved YOLOv5l Algorithm
Authors: Anbananthen Kalaiarasi Sonai Muthu , Subbiah Sridevi , Baskar Subiksha Gayathri , Selvaraj Ratchana , Krishnan Jayakumar , Kannan Subarmaniam , Chelliah Deisy 
Published: October 2023

The eye is an essential sensory organ that allows us to perceive our surroundings at a glance. Losing this sense can result in numerous challenges in daily life. However, society is designed for the majority, which can create even more difficulties for visually impaired individuals. Therefore, empowering them and promoting self-reliance are crucial. To address this need, we propose a new Android application called “The Eye” that utilizes Machine Learning (ML)-based object detection techniques to recognize objects in real-time using a smartphone camera or a camera attached to a stick. The article proposed an improved YOLOv5l algorithm to improve object detection in visual applications. YOLOv5l has a larger model size and captures more complex features and details, leading to enhanced object detection accuracy compared to smaller variants like YOLOv5s and YOLOv5m. The primary enhancement in the improved YOLOv5l algorithm is integrating L1 and L2 regularization techniques. These techniques prevent overfitting and improve generalization by adding a regularization term to the loss function during training. Our approach combines image processing and text-to-speech conversion modules to produce reliable results. The Android text-to-speech module is then used to convert the object recognition results into an audio output. According to the experimental results, the improved YOLOv5l has higher detection accuracy than the original YOLOv5 and can detect small, multiple, and overlapped targets with higher accuracy. This study contributes to the advancement of technology to help visually impaired individuals become more self-sufficient and confident. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2023-07-05-011 Full Text: PDF