bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Performance Evaluation and Analysis of Cloud Attenuation Prediction Models for Satellite Transmission Quality Improvement
Authors: Adewusi Mustapha O. , Ometan Oluwafunmilayo O. , Akinwumi Oluwasayo A. , Omotosho Victor T. , Akinyemi Marvel L. 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The reliability of social and business interactions on communication infrastructure determines the technological advancement of a nation. In the disclaimer notices of our financial institution’s transaction forms, they declared that they are not liable for communication channels malfunction that may lead to transaction interruption, transmission blackout and delayed services. Thus, effective hydrometeors attenuation margins are needed from accurate models to have reliable signal transmissions. Earlier research works established that increase in transmission frequency is directly proportional to attenuation on the signal, and that satellite communication unavailability in most tropical regions is above the allowed 1% outage percentage, significantly due to cloud attenuation contribution at satellite bands. The existence of clouds in tropical climates is almost perpetual, making cloud models all the more fundamental in tropical regions – which include Africa and about half of the rest of the world. The published new tropical cloud attenuation algorithm and its accompanying new tropical cloud attenuation model (NTM) - derived from it, is hereby further analysed with respect to wider frequency range. In the primary research to this work, data were collected from spectrum analyzer, weather-link and radiosonde equipment. The data were used to calculate values of projected attenuation by each major existing cloud model in the propagation range of 12 to 50 GHz. The predicted cloud attenuation values were spectrally processed and analysed. These results in the observation that the NTM’s predictions generally average the characteristics prediction values of existing models as shown by the graphical outputs. Also, the predicted attenuation values by each of the cloud models converge increasingly with frequency.
D-optimal chemical balance weighing designs with positively correlated errors: part II
Authors: Graczyk Małgorzata , Ceranka Bronisław 
Published: January 2024

Summary
Some questions related to the problem of determining a chemical balance weighing design satisfying the criterion of D-optimality are considered. The theory is based on the assumption that the measurements are equally positively correlated and have the same variances. In this paper, we present a method of adding three measurements to a regular D-optimal chemical balance weighing designs to obtain a highly D-efficient chemical balance weighing design. The problem formulated in this way is an extension of results contained in a paper previously published in Biometrical Letters.
Epigenetics as a New Challenge in the Legal Field
Authors: Pečarič Mirko 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe discovery of epigenetics as hidden external influences on genes could in the future affect all aspects of our lives. This includes also legal life, both in terms of its different application or enforcement of liability and the understanding of law itself. Epigenetics is a path towards personalised medicine, and with this to personalised and transgenerational justice. The aim of this paper is – based on the literature review and the critical evaluation of the material – to present epigenetics as a new legal perspective that allows a more personal perspective on issues of individual and transgenerational justice which brings to the fore intergenerational solidarity. The result of this is the increased awareness of the importance of changes in genetic profiles that can affect a person’s actions and thoughts, which can affect the way cases are handled. As epigenetics is focused on actual rather than chronological age, new discoveries on rejuvenation give us a new basis for a different interpretation and application of legal provisions. If the law changes during use and its violation (as proteins patch the DNA chain), thereby lowering the rule of law, an epigenetic view of the rejuvenation or reprogramming, resetting, and restarting of the DNA backup may offer a new-old, i.e. always baseline, perspective on the understanding of law.
Czech VAT Gap Progress
Authors: Kukalová Gabriela , Moravec Lukáš , Pfeiferová Daniela , Kuchařová Ivana , Marešová Kateřina 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The article aims to estimate the VAT Gap amount development from 2010 to 2016 in the Czech Republic. The methodology of the VAT Gap identification was based on the indirect top-down method for each year of the reporting period, using the authors’ calculation of the weighted average VAT rate in the Czech Republic. The results of the years under review show a VAT gap of more than CZK 100,000 million per year. The breakdown of the VAT Gap into individual parts shows that it is mainly due to the intentional misrepresentation of data by business entities. The VAT Gap associated with this factor ranged from CZK 40,004 to CZK 52,765 million in the monitored years. Only 3.53%–7.03% of the VAT Gap of unlawful tax evasion is subject to prosecution for the tax evasion offense.
Hyponatremia: A Rare Complication of Gitelmans's Syndrome - Literature Review and Clinical Case
Authors: Stoian Marilena 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Gitelman's syndrome (GS) is a variant of classical Bartter's syndrome (BS) in adults characterized by hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis, hypocalciuria (daily excretion <2.0 mg/kg body weight), hypomagnesaemia (<1.5 mg/dl), together with a normal to low blood pressure. In 1996, Simon et al. reported complete linkage between the syndrome and the thiazide-sensitive sodium chloride coporter (TSC) on chromosome 16q13 (Human Gene Mapping Workshop-approved symbol: SLCA3). Other metabolic features of GS include normonatremia, hyperuricemia, normocalcemia, increased plasma renin and aldosterone/potassium ratio, and inappropriately high renal potassium, magnesium, and chloride excretion. In this paper, we describe two affected patients who developed severe hyponatremia and hypouricemia. To the best of our knowledge, this complication has not been described previously.
A new two-parametric weighted generalized inaccuracy measure
Authors: Fayaz A. , Baig M. A. K. 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
In this article, we present a novel approach to measuring inaccuracy, introducing a two-parametric weighted generalized inaccuracy measure of order α and type β, along with its residual version. Our proposed measure depends on the proportional hazard rate model (PHRM) to uniquely determine the survival function, and we have derived a characterization result for this measure. Through our analysis under the PHRM framework, we have studied various properties of the proposed measure and their interrelationships.
Comparative Extraction of Components from Ukrainian and Baltic Ambers
Authors: Chornyi Valentyn , Krūma Zanda , Mysiura Taras , Popova Nataliia , Zavialov Volodymyr 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The research is devoted to the issue of processing substandard amber to enable the use of the processing products in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. For the first time, comparison was made of the extractive characteristics of amber from the two largest world deposits – the Baltic and Ukrainian. Nine times more dry substances are transferred to the extract from Ukrainian than from Baltic amber, when extracting amber with ethanol under the same conditions. The antioxidant activity of the obtained extracts was determined by ABTS+ and DPPH methods. The values of these indicators were higher in the extract of Ukrainian amber and also differed in extracts from different fractions. Analysis of the volatile components composition did not indicate a significant difference between the extracts of different amber, but clear differences were seen between the fractions from which the extract was obtained. The main component, representing more than a half of the volatile components, was o–Cymene. Most of the identified components are characterised by camphor odour. Amber from different places of origin have different extraction characteristics, which was confirmed by the research results.
Multi-institutional study of ‘Sandwich treatment’ for motor area large brain metastases (LBM) with diameter over 3 cm
Authors: Wang Zheng , Chen Haining , Chen Qun , Zhu Yucun , Li Min , Zhou Jia 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Background
The objective of the present study was to explore the effectiveness and safety of ‘Sandwich treatment’ strategy for large brain metastases (LBM) with diameter over 3 cm (minimum volume >= 15 cm3) located in motor area.

Patients and methods
Patients from four gamma knife center that received ‘Sandwich treatment’ were retrospectively studied from January 2016 to March 2023. The strategy was one-week treatment course including 2 stages of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and using bevacizumab once during SRS gap. The tumor volume and peri-tumor edema changes were analyzed before and after ‘Sandwich treatment’. Manual muscle testing (MMT) score and Barthel Index (BI) score were used to evaluate the changes of patients’ movement and physical strength rehabilitation. The patients’ overall survival (OS) and tumor local control (TLC) rate was calculated. Cox regression model was used to analyze the risk factors that related to TLC.

Results
61 patients with 72 lesions received the ‘Sandwich treatment’. The median prescription dose was 13.0 Gy and 12.5 Gy at the first- and second-stage SRS. The mean tumor volume at the time of ‘Sandwich treatment’ and 3 months later was 20.1 cm3 and 12.3, respectively (P < 0.01). The mean peri-tumor edema volume at the first- and second-stage SRS was 12.6 cm3 and 5.2 cm3, respectively (P < 0.01). Patients’ median MMT score improved from 6 at the beginning to 8 at the end of ‘Sandwich treatment’ (P < 0.01), BI score was also greatly improved from 45 at the time of ‘Sandwich treatment’ to 95 after 3 months (P < 0.01). Patients’ median OS was 14.0 months, and the 3, 6, 12 months OS rate was 92.0%, 86.0% and 66.0%, respectively. The TLC rate at 3, 6, 12 months was 98.4%, 93.4%, and 85.3%, respectively. Patients with lung cancer had lower risk of tumor relapse. The cumulative incidence of patient’s hemorrhage and radiation necrosis was 4.92% (3/61) and 13.11% (8/61) after ‘Sandwich treatment’.

Conclusions
‘Sandwich treatment’ strategy is safe and effective for LBM located in motor area. The strategy could rapidly improve the patients’ movement and enhance their physical strength rehabilitation.
Efektivitas Teknik Forward Chaining Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Menggosok Gigi Pada Anak Dengan Disabilitas Intelektual Kategori Ringan
Authors: Laililyah Fauziatul , Rusli Rusdi , Safitri Jehan 
Published: January 2024

The study aims to investigate the effectiveness of forward chaining technique in improving the teeth-brushing ability in children with mild intellectual disability. The hypothesis is that the chaining technique with forward chaining method is effective in improving the teeth-brushing ability in children with mild intellectual disability. Intellectual disability is a disorder during a period of development characterized by deficits in conceptual, social and practical aspects of daily life. The forward chaining technique is a chaining method in which each activity is arranged coherently and becomes a small series by teaching the first steps to success. The research method was a quasi-experiment with one group pretest-posttest design, using the purposive sampling technique with the criteria of children with mild intellectual disability, aged 6-11 years, experiencing barriers to intellectual functions, being adaptive, and unable to brush their teeth. Data were collected using assessment, observation and interviews. The assessment test tools were the CPM and Binet tests. The instrument was an observation sheet. Data were analyzed using the Paired Sample t-Test with a result of 0.04, so the Ha was accepted. It is concluded that the forward chaining technique is effective in significantly improving the teeth-brushing ability in children with mild intellectual disability.
Modeling and simulation of absorption solar air conditioning to reduce energy consumption: A case of some cities in tropical region
Authors: Nematchoua Modeste Kameni , Yvon Rakotondrazano , Chrysostome Raminosoa 
Published: January 2024

Buildings are one of the most important infrastructure sectors in today’s society. However, in Madagascar, most hotels, malls, hospitals use fossil fuels to meet energy needs, especially in the traditional air conditioning system. they consume a considerable amount of energy that has negative effects on the environment. The emergence of solar cooling systems is a very interesting solution to this problem because the use of renewable energies in this sector contributes to a significant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the environment. Madagascar is one of the countries with high renewable energy potential, notably solar energy estimated at 2000kWh/m².an.At present, the rate of exploitation of this potential for the operation of the solar absorption cooling system coupled with the building is still non-existent. This energy is clean, sustainable, profitable and environmentally friendly. This is the main objective of this work which uses this energy source to ensure thermal comfort in a building in Madagascar and contributes to the development of this system. The TRNSYS software helped us to model and simulate this system. To do this, first we will select 4 big cities of the big island, a building of total surface 80 m² was used. Then, the hourly thermal loads of this building for the whole year were simulated using the TRNbuild sub-program using meteorological data for a typical year of the selected cities. The dimensions of the components of the solar absorption air conditioning system were obtained using the maximum loads of the building. The results of the simulations show, the system meets the cooling load needs of the building with the climatic conditions of each selected city.
Features of Monetization of Internet Media: on the Example of Internet Periodicals of the Belgorod Region
Authors: Kornysheva Polina 
Published: January 2024

This article is devoted to the study of methods of monetization of online periodicals, the study of its features, as well as the analysis of online periodicals of the Belgorod region for the use of various approaches to the issue of monetization. The subject of the research in the article are the Internet periodicals of the Belgorod region, leading the rating of the Information and analytical online service "Medialogia" for 2020, as the most cited periodicals of the Belgorod region for the specified year. The research method includes content analysis and comparative analysis of the techniques and methods used to monetize online media. The main objective of the study was to identify current ways of monetization of online periodicals and to detect trends in their further development. Such a study of online periodicals of the Belgorod region was carried out for the first time, which explains its significance and novelty. During the analysis, the following conclusions were made: currently there is no single business model for monetization of online media. However, further expansion of the range of advertising services offered is inevitable: almost any media outlet has an electronic analogue on the Internet, which means it is becoming increasingly difficult to compete. In order to attract advertisers and audiences, online publications need to take a comprehensive approach to monetization issues and regularly analyze feedback. Online publications of the Belgorod region mostly offer advertisers exactly this approach, but banner advertising is predominant. The least used way of monetization is a paid subscription to content.
Fine art as a factor in the development of modern art animation in the UK
Authors: Wu Zijian 
Published: January 2024

The subject of the study is the specificity of artistic and visual techniques used by the British creators of animated films, using the example of the paintings "Shaun the Sheep" and "Van Gogh. Love, Vincent." The object of research is the artistic animation of Great Britain at the beginning of the XXI century. The article reveals the trends of British animation in recent years by analyzing the elements of the visual series of cartoons created using the expressive means of classical art. The works considered in the article demonstrate the author's approaches of modern British directors in relation to the artistic and figurative solution of cartoons related to various types of fine art, for example, sculpture in plasticine animation and oil painting. The aim is to identify and characterize the visual techniques in British cartoons of the early 21st century. The research methodology presents the greatest difficulty, since it has not been fully developed in relation to the characteristics of the artistic and visual specifics of animated films, but at the same time opens up opportunities for interdisciplinary analysis. The research uses an art historical analysis, in particular a structural study of the plot and compositional features of animation. The novelty of the research is due to the fact that in Russian science the stated problem remains practically unexplored. For the first time, the paintings "Shaun the Sheep" and "Van Gogh. With love, Vincent" are considered from the point of view of means of artistic expression and in terms of meaning formation. Based on the results of the analysis, it is concluded that modern British animation proceeds by creating films in which visual arts are actively involved. This sets a high level of performance of paintings, because it requires the authors to have impeccable command of visual literacy, which allows them to achieve maximum expressiveness of images. It is likely that in the future, reliance on the artistic language of classical art and the manual labor of animators will continue to form as a specific feature of British animation.
Exploring the Potential to Extend Productive Lifespan in Nondiabetics through Maintaining Optimal Insulin Sensitivity: Amelioration of an Abated Version of the Metabolic Syndrome
Authors: Preuss Harry G. , Kaats Gilbert R. , Mrvichin Nate , Aruoma Okezie I. , Bagchi Debasis , Scheckenbach Richard P. 
Published: January 2024

Objectives:
An inadequate metabolic response on the part of blood glucose to the usual or even augmented circulating levels of insulin is broadly referred to as “insulin resistance” (IR). IR has been associated with developing a collection of biological perturbations recognized as metabolic syndrome, a less-than-optimal IR status with aging is prevalent worldwide in the modern nondiabetic population due mainly to current poor nutritional practices.

Material and Methods:
This phenomenon is explored using two different surrogates representing the strength of IR (serum fasting blood glucose and the ratio triglycerides/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol) as well as two different means to gage aging (chronological age and declining glomerular filtration rate over the lifespan).

Results:
Establishing an important role in general health for what seem to be trivial but persistent stages of IR in the eyes of most observers today is important since it would provide early incentives to develop safe, convenient preventive measures to slow the aging process and lengthen meaningful lifespan.

Conclusion:
Ultimately, the objective is to maintain the body in optimal shape by reducing IR throughout aging. This may help mitigate all sorts of metabolic disorders, including infectious processes occurring in one’s lifetime.
Rasch analysis of the dermatology life quality index (DLQI) in patients with mild to moderate-severe psoriasis
Authors: Madrigal-Cadavid Juliana , Estrada-Acevedo Jorge , Maria Jaramillo Ana , Jaramillo-Santacoloma Laura , Guarin Simon , Londoño Angela , Rojas-Gualdron Diego 
Published: January 2024

Background
The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) is a valuable tool for assessing the quality of life in adult patients with psoriasis.

Aims
To analyse the reliability and validity of the DLQI to measure the quality of life in patients with mild to moderate-severe psoriasis.

Methods
This was a secondary validation study nested in a follow-up study. The Rasch-Andrich model was utilised to perform response function, item and person fit, differential item functioning, dimensionality, and reliability analyses.

Results
A total of 1439 patients were analysed, 52.1% male, mean age of 48.7 years (SD 16.1). Psoriasis vulgaris was the phenotype in 43.1% of patients, and 86% had a mild Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI). Adequate adjustment of the response function and the items was observed in the best-fit sample, except for item 7 (work and study). The measure explained 60.9% of the variance and presented a reliability of 0.86. Differential item functioning was identified by age, with a relevant bias in the estimation for older adults. Item-person maps are provided.

Limitations
This study was performed at a single centre, with most patients presenting a mild PASI score, limiting generalisation of the findings.

Conclusion
The validity evidence favours the use of the DLQI in moderate-severe psoriasis. However, the instrument biases the estimate of older adults. This population group should consider a specific version of the instrument.
Māori Councils Act 1900: suspending floors
Authors: Isaacs Nigel 
Published: January 2024

A recent review of the evolution of sub-floor moisture management (Isaacs "Evolution of Sub-Floor Moisture Management Requirements" pp. 366-394) found the first New Zealand legislative requirement for raised floors was in 1902 in by-laws made under the Māori Councils Act 1900. No similar requirements have been found in contemporaneous European building by-laws until those recommended by the Department of Public Health, Hospitals and Charitable Aid in 1912, which dealt with suspended floor durability.
Although the use of well-made, well-drained earth floors used in Māori housing in pre-European times was in some sectors of Māori society looked back on with nostalgia, the use of suspended timber floors provided a drier, if airier, and healthier option. The Young Māori Party, with the support of the government, created a model by-law with two approaches to raise sitting and/or sleeping above ground. These required either the construction of suspended floor, or the use of a couch or bedstead at least 1 ft (0.3m) above the ground. As well as the ability to fix a time limit for compliance, it also provided the ability to levy fines if the household refused or neglected to comply with the notice. There was little variation in the implementation of the model by-law in the 24 districts established under the Act over nine years (1901 to 1910), except for the raised floor requirement (and associated penalty for non-compliance) which was not implemented in seven (30%) districts. It is concluded that unlike the durability concern of European suspended floor building by-laws, the Māori District by-laws were solely concerned with improvement of the health of the occupants.