bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
SEISMIC FRAGILITY EVALUATION OF SOIL-PILE-STRUCTURE INTERACTION EFFECTS SUBJECTED TO MAINSHOCK-AFTERSHOCK RECORDS
Authors: Souheyla Saddouki , Yahiaoui Djarir , Demagh Rafik 
Published: October 2023

In most current seismic design on bridges, only mainshock actions are considered without incorporating the effect of mainshock-aftershock (MA) sequences and interaction soil-pile.However, a large mainshock usually triggers numerous aftershocks in a short period. This paperstudy the effect of mainshock-aftershock sequences on the behavior of interaction Soil-pile-structure system (ISPS). abeam on nonlinearWinkler foundation (BNWF) model is usingand subjected to non-linear static analysis and incremental dynamic analysis (IDA) leading finally to the fragility curves which are developed. These analyses aim to capture the collapse state of structures under aftershock events preceded by various mainshock levels. Results obtained from capacity curve, incremental dynamic and fragility curves of ISSP system.The analytical results show that in the MA sequences,for dense soil the vulnerable of mainshock-aftershock (MS-AS) loading are more damage due to mainshock loading for all diameter of the pile and the mass. For soft soil are more vulnerable to damage due to mainshock-aftershock (MS-AS) loading. But in the stiff clay the effect of mainshock-aftershock (MS-AS) loading for all the diameter of pile and for masse are neglected.
Keywords:bridge,interaction soil-pile-structure, Winkler foundation, dynamic analysis, fragility curves,mainshock-aftershock.
DISCRETIONARY ALLOWANCE FOR IMPAIRMENT LOSSES PASCA IMPLEMENTASI PSAK 71 DI INDONESIA PADA KELOMPOK BANK BERDASARKAN MODAL INTI (KBMI)
Authors: Eka Putri Widya Rizki , Dermawan Elizabeth Sugiarto 
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan bukti empiris perbedaan Discretionary Allowance for Impairment Losses sebelum dan setelah implementasi PSAK 71 pada perbankan di Indonesia serta perbedaan Discretionary Allowance for Impairment Losses perbankan pada setiap Kelompok Bank berdasarkan Modal Inti (KBMI). Kategori per-KBMI dapat menunjukkan karakteristik spesifik dalam menuju keberlanjutan operasional perbankan. Belum adanya penelitian yang mengkaji perbedaan Discretionary Allowance for Impairment Losses pada setiap kategori Bank berdasarkan KBMI sehingga belum ada hasil spesifik atas respon Bank terhadap implementasi PSAK 71. Hasil penelitian ini menemukan bahwa Terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan Discretionary Allowance for Impairment Losses sebelum dan setelah implementasi PSAK 71 pada setiap Kelompok Bank berdasarkan Modal Inti (KBMI). Implementasi PSAK 71 mendorong pengakuan kerugian kredit secara lebih awal dan lebih tepat, dengan mempertimbangkan risiko kredit yang lebih komprehensif sehingga mengharuskan pihak manajemen Bank membentuk dana cadangan (Allowance for Impairment Losses). Dalam proses pembentukan dana cadangan ini, professional judgement dari pihak manajemen semakin tinggi sehingga peluang untuk melakukan earnings management semakin besar. Perbedaan Discretionary Allowance for Impairment Losses yang signifikan juga ditemukan antar Kelompok Bank berdasarkan Modal Inti (KBMI) setelah implementasi PSAK 71. Bank yang berada pada level menengah (KBMI 2 dan KBMI 3) dan level bawah (KBMI 1) menghadapi tekanan yang lebih besar untuk mempertahankan kredibilitasnya saat Peraturan Otoritas Jasa Keuangan Nomor 12 /POJK.03/2021 diterbitkan, sedangkan nilai Discretionary Allowance for Impairment Losses pada Bank KBMI 4 menunjukkan nilai terendah dari keseluruhan KBMI.
IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEMATIC BEHAVIORS AMONG LEARNERS IN CLASSROOMS BY TEACHERS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS SOUTH AFRICA
Authors: Jacob Lizanne , Aloka Peter JO 
Published: October 2023

The study explored the identification of problematic behaviors of learners in the classroom by teachers in Midrand in the Gauteng province of South Africa. This study was informed by Bandura’s Social Cognitive theory. The multiple case study design was chosen for this study. The participants comprised fifteen teachers (15) who teach grade four in the three public primary schools in Midrand. This study employed semi-structured interviews for data collection. Thematic analysis was adopted to analyze the qualitative data. The results of the study indicated that teachers identified the problem behaviors by observing learners in and out of class, observing disruptive behaviors, observing uncooperative learners, observing disobedience behaviors, and assessing learning difficulties. The study recommends that Life orientation teachers should teach learners to be aware of the practical skills that are required in times of crisis, when they are experiencing emotional stress, instead of acting out by displaying problem behavior.
Reticulocyte hemoglobin content as a marker of iron deficiency in premature newborns with very low birth weight. A simple tool for diagnosing iron deficiency
Authors: Sharafutdinova D. R. , Balashova E. N. , Kessler Yu. V. , Sukhova Yu. V. , Kirtbaya A. R. , Ryndin А. Yu. , Ivanets T. Yu. , Ionov O. V. 
Published: October 2023

Reticulocyte hemoglobin content (RET-He) is a promising marker of iron deficiency (ID) in newborns. Objective: to determine the diagnostic value of RET-He as a marker of ID in premature newborns with very low birth weight (VLBW). We conducted a single-center retrospective cohort study, which included 66 premature infants admitted to the National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology named the Academician V.I. Kulakov of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation. Data were obtained from January 2016 to December 2018. The gestational age ranged from 29 to 32 weeks. Laboratory examination included blood tests on the 1st and 3rd day of life, then every 10–14 days until the day of life, then every 10–14 days the Institute of Neonatology and Pediatrics; discharge from hospital, and the measurements of serum iron, ferritin, transferrin on the 7th until the discharge from hospital. This clinical study was approved by the Biomedical Research Ethics Committee (Minutes No.12 of 17 November 2016) and the Scientific Council (Minutes No.19 of 29 November 2016) of the National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology named after the Academician V.I. Kulakov of Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation. RET-He was the highest at birth and declined gradually thereafter in premature newborns reaching the lowest values after 3 weeks of life (median (interquartile range) 28.4 (25.8–34.8) pg (on the 1st day of life – 40.0 (35.7–41.9) pg and 33.5 (29.2–36.6) pg at the time of discharge). A low RET-He level was associated with low reticulocytes, with no changes in hemoglobin. There was a positive correlation between RET-He and MCH. D-He decreased from 1 to 42 days of life as a marker of increasing anemia. There was a negative correlation between RET-He and Hypo-He (p < 0.005). Starting from 42 days of life, or by the time of discharge, 32% of premature infants (n = 21) had a low ferritin level and 77% (n = 51) of premature infants had a low RET-He level, of which 21 infants developed ID (a positive correlation between RET-He and ferritin after 42 days of life (r = 0.34, p = 0.046)). There was no correlation between RET-He and ferritin in newborns without ID. Also, there were no correlations between RET-He and iron and RET-He and transferrin. After 42 days of life, RET-He less than 28.4 pg was a marker of ID (sensitivity 83.3% and specificity 93.7%). Low RET-He, D-He, RBC-Hе and high microR, Hypo-He were the earliest markers of ID in premature infants which predicted a decrease in serum iron and ferritin levels. RET-He, D-Не and Hypo-He are biomarkers with accurate diagnostic value of ID in premature infants with VLBW.
The effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on environmental and human microorganisms and their potential for bioremediation
Authors: Shittu Adenike R. , Iwaloye Opeoluwa F. , Ojewole Akinloye E. , Rabiu Akeem G. , Amechi Miracle O. , Herve Ouambo F. 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Utilised in a variety of consumer products, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are major environmental contaminants that accumulate in living organisms due to their highly hydrophobic, lipophobic, heat-resistant, and non-biodegradable properties. This review summarizes their effects on microbial populations in soils, aquatic and biogeochemical systems, and the human microbiome. Specific microbes are insensitive to and even thrive with PFAS contamination, such as Escherichia coli and the Proteobacteria in soil and aquatic environments, while some bacterial species, such as Actinobacteria and Chloroflexi, are sensitive and drop in population. Some bacterial species, in turn, have shown success in PFAS bioremediation, such as Acidimicrobium sp. and Pseudomonas parafulva.
Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Juice Ameliorates the Histopathological Changes in the Myocardium and Coronary Arteries in a Rat Metabolic Syndrome Model
Authors: Reyzov M. , Tzaneva M. , Eftimov M. , Gancheva S. , Todorova M. , Valcheva-Kuzmanova S. 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Aim:
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of Aronia melanocarpa fruit juice (AMFJ) on the histology of the myocardium and coronary arteries in metabolic syndrome (MS) rats.

Materials and methods:
The animals were divided into five groups: control, MS, MS+AMFJ2.5, MS+AMFJ5, and MS+AMFJ10. For 10 weeks, the control group received regular rat chaw and tap water, the other groups – high-fat, high-fructose diet and 10% fructose in their drinking water to induce MS. Throughout the experiment, rats received a daily oral treatment: the control and MS groups – 10 ml/kg distilled water, the other groups – AMFJ at doses of 2.5, 5.0, and 10.0 ml/kg, respectively. At the end of the experimental period, the animals were sacrificed and tissue samples from the myocardium and coronary arteries were evaluated histologically.

Results:
In the MS group, degeneration of the cardiomyocytes and endothelial cell necrosis were detected. In the MS+AMFJ2.5 group, cardiomyocyte damage was decreased, the endothelium was damaged and the preserved cells were activated. In MS+AMFJ5 and MS+AMFJ10 groups, the myocardium and the endothelial layer of the coronary arteries were preserved.

Conclusion:
These results indicate cardio- and vasoprotective effects of the juice.
Pharmaceutical Regulation of Herbal Medicinal Products in the Countries of the European Union, the USA, Canada and Japan
Authors: Hadzhieva B. , Dimitrov M. , Petkova V. 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
The regulation of herbal medicines is changing and alters in the different countries. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) defines medicines on the grounds of their intended use. Medicines shall be preliminarily approved by the FDA prior to their placing on the market or if they are OTC – they shall meet the requirements of specific regulations, called monographs, for their category. The definition of medicine according to the Canadian Food and Drugs Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. F-27) is “any substance or a combination of substances manufactured, sold or made available for use”. In Japan, the objective of the Medicines and Medical Products Act is to improve public health by means of regulations that are necessary to guarantee the quality, the efficiency and the safety of medicines, quasi-drugs, cosmetics, medical and medicinal products. The definition of a medicinal product in the EU has been specified in Section I Definitions of Directive 83/2001/EC. In the aforementioned countries under consideration, medicines are classified into: medicines prescribed by a doctor (POM) and medicines sold without a doctor’s prescription (OTC). The conducted comparative analysis of the aforementioned countries has shown that there are specific requirements and regulations for herbal medicinal products in the European Union. In the USA and Canada, herbal medicinal products are regarded as a subsection of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), sec. 351-360n-1 U.S.C. 379e; the Food and Drugs Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. F-27) – Government of Canada. In the Japanese legislation, there are no specific requirements for herbal medicinal products.
Development of the financial situation of Hungarian food industry enterprises – changes between 2017 and 2021
Authors: Hegyi Judit , Troján Szabolcs , Kacz Károly , Varga Anita Miklósné 
Published: October 2023

AbstractSubject and purpose of work:The aim of the study is to analyse how the main financial data of d ouble-entry b ookkeeping f ood p rocessing e nterprises r eflect t he e ffects o f t he i ndicated economic environment.Materials and methods:The evaluation was fundamentally based on ratios calculated on the basis of the statement of financial position and the income statement as well as trend analysis and financial indicators.Results:The number of Hungarian food processing enterprises has been gradually decreasing over the period under review. Both turnover and expenditure show linear growth at current prices, with increases in the various result categories. The asset structure is stable, and profitability is improving.Conclusions:The number of companies and the employment in the sector have been steadily declining in recent years, while efficiency is increasing. The increase in profits in the food industry is remarkable for all branches of the economy. The sector is adapting well to the negative effects of the changing economic environment.
WIBOR, WIRON, WIBID, POLONIA as reference rates for bank loans
Authors: Król Patryk 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
The paper discusses issues connected with the use of selected indices (WIBOR, WIBID, WIRON, POLONIA) as benchmarks for bank loans. In the introduction, the author addresses the problem of manipulation of rates, which are characterized by the forecasting of interest rate values. The following part of the paper analyses the differences in benchmarks’ construction, describes their operation, methods of setting and use. It also outlines their behavior over time. Subsequently, issues relating to the application of WIBOR, WIBID, POLONIA, WIRON as benchmarks for consumer loans are presented. They have been compared to a sample bank offer based on a fixed interest rate. The final conclusions outline the possible effects of various benchmarks on borrowers, and compare the situation of the Polish banking offer for fixed-rate loans with other countries. The possible effects of new regulations in the context of the share of fixed-rate loans in the credit market are also described.
The middle-income trap – a problem of definition and empirical research
Authors: Prajapati Vishwajeet Singh , Priya Ashutosh , Pradhan Vikas 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Subject and purpose of work:
Theoretical and empirical analysis of the middle-income trap. To test the validity to be able to fix a middle-income band to classify a country in the middle-income trap.

Materials and methods:
Theoretical and empirical studies on the middle-income trap have been used as material and the descriptive and explorative method of research has been used.

Results:
To fix a middle-income band was deemed to be unjustified because the middleincome band was found to change every year. The period of the middle-income trap was deemed justified and it was found that a potential based definition can be formed to create a distinction between trapped and non-trapped countries.

Conclusions:
To define the middle-income trap does not require a middle-income band to be fixed for a period as long as 42 years, but what is require is the period itself and the continuity of increasing the potential of a country to cross the middle-income trap.
Research on Water Quality Indicators at the Rovinari Power Plant
Authors: Bobei Vasile , Ciolea Daniela-Ionela , Rusu Tiberiu 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Indicators of: pH, temperature, conductivity, filtered residue at 105°C, suspended matter, ammonium, chemical oxygen consumption-CCOCr, chlorides, biochemical oxygen consumption - CBO5, sulfates, extractable substances with organic solvents, petroleum products, total iron, calcium, magnesium, sulfides and hydrogen sulfide. The excesses recorded in the sulfate and ammonium indicators in the phreatic waters within the unit premises and in the area of the slag and ash deposits are mainly due to natural causes and to a small extent to anthropogenic action. In accordance with the specialized literature, but also with the studies and research carried out, it is found that the exceedances recorded in the Oltenia area of the specified indicators are due to:- for ammonium (NH4+) - the primary conditions in the Pliocene basin for the formation of aquifer sand deposits; - for sulfates (SO42-) - washing by underground waters of lignite layers in which sulfides frequently appear, especially in the form of pyrite.
Sustainable Development Goals and Higher Education: An Efficiency Analysis
Authors: Kosor Maja Mihaljević 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Higher education (HE) is a significant factor in a country’s economic prosperity and plays a vital role in addressing sustainability issues and actively promoting sustainable development. While many EU member countries have well-developed education systems in terms of rankings and SDGs’ attainment, little is known about the progress of other European countries. The goal of this research is to estimate the efficiency of higher education in the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 40 European countries. The method used to estimate efficiency is Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) with output-orientation and variable returns to scale approach. In the final model specification, two input variables and one output variable are used. Results indicate that the average technical efficiency of the 40 European countries is relatively high and equal to 0.94. Nine countries emerge as fully efficient in achieving SDG 4 with a coefficient equal to 1. The four largest higher education systems achieved an above-average efficiency score of 0.97 or higher. Six countries are recognized as the worst performing. However, more analysis is necessary to examine the sources of inefficiency in the worst-performing countries. Due to specific data limitations indicated in this research, it remains a challenge to evaluate the precise impact of higher education and its contribution to SDGs.
Impact of Vitamin D Therapy on C-Reactive Protein, Ferritin, and IL-6 Levels in Hospitalised Covid-19 Patients
Authors: Sauša Sintija , Kistkins Svjatoslavs , Krūzmane Lelde , Kalniņa Daina , Jurģe Betija , Ivanova Kristīne , Svikle Zane , Frīdvalde Aija , Roškova Valērija , Zariņa Rebeka Elīza , Treimane Terēze , Geldnere Kristīne , Trapiņa Ilva , Pīrāgs Valdis 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Vitamin D insufficiency is associated with poor prognosis in COVID-19 patients. Vitamin D supplementation is related to improved clinical outcomes in terms of intensive care unit admission and death, particularly in individuals with moderate-to-severe forms of COVID-19. The placebo-controlled five-day study was performed on 99 hospitalised COVID-19 patients with vitamin D insufficiency randomised into two groups. Vitamin D in the form of a sublingual sprayable microemulsion was given three times daily (daily dose 12,000 IU) to 51 patients with blood 25(OH)D levels below 30 ng/ml. Forty-eight patients in the control group received a placebo spray in the same daily regimen. Intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis and pre-protocol analysis were used to verify the impact of 25(OH)D level elevation on inflammatory markers. There was a statistically significant increase by 8.7 ± 7.6 ng/ml in 25(OH)D level from the baseline level of 15.6 ± 6.5 ng/ml in the case group. Individuals with moderately severe disease showed negative correlation between changes in 25(OH)D and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in both ITT and pre-protocol analysis (p < 0.05). Mild and severe cases showed no statistical significance in CRP levels. There were no statistically significant changes in ferritin and IL-6 levels in ITT and pre-protocol analysis. In conclusion, high-dose vitamin D therapy was accompanied by significant decrease in CRP levels in COVID-19 patients with a moderate to severe illness.
Evaluation of Prenatal and Postnatal Risk Factors of Obesity in Obese and Normal Weight Children and Adolescents
Authors: Gailīte Jurgita , Siliņa Ieva , Petrošina Eva , Dzīvīte-Krišāne Iveta , Gardovska Dace 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Obesity is considered a global epidemic worldwide. During the COVID lockdown, many daily habits changed not only for adults, but also for children. These changes are likely to further increase the prevalence and severity of obesity, which could lead to early health problems and chronic diseases. Therefore, it is important to identify preventable and non-preventable risk factors of obesity, which would be useful in planning long-term obesity prevention programmes in the country. The aim of the study was to investigate the prenatal and postnatal obesity risk factors in obese and normal weight children and adolescents. The prospective study from 2013 to 2018 included 198 children and adolescents — 181 children with obesity and 17 children with normal body weight who attended a paediatric endocrinologist. No statistically significant differences in prenatal risk factors of obesity were found between normal weight and obese children in the study: birth weight (p = 0.530), excessive weight gain during pregnancy in mothers (p = 0.787), type 2 diabetes mellitus in the family (p > 0.999). No statistically significant difference was found for the postnatal risk factor of obesity — duration of exclusive breastfeeding (p = 0.120), a statistically significant difference was only observed in parental obesity prevalence between children with normal weight and obesity (p = 0.004). Therefore, it is important to involve all family members to change children’s daily habits.
Psychometric Characteristics, Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Slovenian Version of the Victorian Institute of Sports Assessments for Gluteal Tendinopathy Questionnaire (VISA-G)
Authors: ROŠKAR Samo , ROJC Marina , PODOVŠOVNIK Eva , TREBŠE Rihard 
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) denotes several disorders around the lateral aspect of the hip. GTPS may develop in native hips as well as after total hip arthroplasty (THA). It is estimated that 5−12% of patients suffer from GTPS after primary THA. Despite the prevalence of GTPS, it is hard to diagnose and manage it properly. The VISA-G questionnaire was developed as a patient-reported outcome measurement tool for evaluation of GTPS. The aims of the present study were to evaluate the reliability of the VISA-G Slovenian and its construct and criterion validity.

Methods
After the finalization of the VISA-G Slovenian translation procedure, 59 patients with a painful trochanteric region planned for THA filled in the VISA-G Slovenian at the hospital on two occasions 5−7 days apart. On the first occasion, each patient also filled in the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire and the Harris Hip Score (HHS) was completed by the physiotherapist.

Results
The VISA-G Slovenian was found to have a test-retest reliability of ICC 0.977; 95% CI [0.96; 0.986]. Internal consistency was assessed with Cronbach’s alpha 0.79. The statistically significant, but low, correlation between the HHS and VISA-G (r=0.48) was obtained. Concurrent validity of the VISA-G with the EQ-5D-5L showed moderate to strong correlations in Mobility, Self-Care, Usual Activities, Pain, EQ-5D-5L Index and EQ VAS, but low correlation in the Anxiety subscale. No floor and ceiling effect were obtained.

Conclusions
The VISA-G Slovenian has excellent psychometric properties needed to measure gluteal tendinopathy-related disability of patients in Slovenia. Thus, we recommend using the questionnaire for measuring trochanteric hip pain.