bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Quantifying the potential benefits of risk-mitigation strategies on future flood losses in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Authors: Mesta Carlos , Cremen Gemma , Galasso Carmine 
Published: February 2023

Abstract. Flood risk is expected to increase in many regions
worldwide due to rapid urbanization and climate change if adequate
risk-mitigation (or climate-change-adaptation) measures are not implemented. However, the exact benefits of these measures remain unknown or inadequately quantified for potential future events in some flood-prone areas such as Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, which this paper addresses. This study examines the present (2021) and future (2031) flood risk in Kathmandu Valley, considering two flood occurrence cases (with 100-year and 1000-year mean return periods) and using four residential exposure inventories representing the current urban system (Scenario A) or near-future development trajectories (Scenarios B, C, D) that Kathmandu Valley could experience. The findings reveal
substantial mean absolute financial losses (EUR 473 million and
775 million in repair and reconstruction costs) and mean loss ratios
(2.8 % and 4.5 %) for the respective flood occurrence cases in current times if the building stock's quality is assumed to have remained the same as in 2011 (Scenario A). Under a “no change” pathway for 2031 (Scenario B), where the vulnerability of the expanding building stock remains the same as in 2011, mean absolute financial losses would increase by 14 %–16 % over those of Scenario A. However, a minimum (0.20 m) elevation of existing
residential buildings located in the floodplains and the implementation of
flood-hazard-informed land-use planning for 2031 (Scenario C) could decrease the mean absolute financial losses of the flooding occurrences by
9 %–13 % and the corresponding mean loss ratios by 23 %–27 %,
relative to those of Scenario A. Moreover, an additional improvement of the
building stock's vulnerability that accounts for the multi-hazard-prone
nature of the valley (by means of structural retrofitting and building code
enforcement) for 2031 (Scenario D) could further decrease the mean loss
ratios by 24 %–28 % relative to those of Scenario A. The largest mean loss ratios computed in the four scenarios are consistently associated with populations of the highest incomes, which are largely located in the
floodplains. In contrast, the most significant benefits of risk mitigation
(i.e., largest reduction in mean absolute financial losses or mean loss
ratios between scenarios) are experienced by populations of the lowest
incomes. This paper's main findings can inform decision makers about the
benefits of investing in forward-looking multi-hazard risk-mitigation
efforts.
Climatology and surface impacts of atmospheric rivers on West Antarctica
Authors: Maclennan Michelle L. , Lenaerts Jan T. M. , Shields Christine A. , Hoffman Andrew O. , Wever Nander , Thompson-Munson Megan , Winters Andrew C. , Pettit Erin C. , Scambos Theodore A. , Wille Jonathan D. 
Published: February 2023

Abstract. Atmospheric rivers (ARs) transport large amounts of moisture from the mid- to high-latitudes and they are a primary driver of the most extreme
snowfall events, along with surface melting, in Antarctica. In this study, we characterize the climatology and surface impacts of ARs on West
Antarctica, focusing on the Amundsen Sea Embayment and Marie Byrd Land. First, we develop a climatology of ARs in this region, using an
Antarctic-specific AR detection tool combined with the
Modern-Era Retrospective analysis for Research and Applications, version 2 (MERRA-2) and the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) Reanalysis v5 (ERA5) atmospheric reanalyses. We find that while ARs are infrequent (occurring 3 % of the time), they cause intense precipitation in short periods of time and account for 11 % of the annual surface accumulation. They are driven by the coupling of a blocking high over the Antarctic Peninsula with a low-pressure system known as the Amundsen Sea Low. Next, we use observations from automatic weather stations on Thwaites Eastern Ice Shelf with the firn model SNOWPACK and interferometric reflectometry (IR) to examine a case study of three ARs that made landfall in rapid succession from 2 to 8 February 2020, known as an AR family event. While accumulation dominates the surface impacts of the event on Thwaites Eastern Ice Shelf (> 100 kg m−2 or millimeters water equivalent), we find small amounts of surface melt as well (< 5 kg m−2). The results presented here enable us to quantify the past impacts of ARs on West Antarctica's surface mass balance (SMB) and characterize their interannual variability and trends, enabling a better assessment of future AR-driven changes in the SMB.
Prevalence of stress amongst high school athletes (v2)
Authors: Ward Tavish , Stead Thor , Mangal Rohan , Ganti Latha 
Published: February 2023

Objective This study sought to 1) ascertain the severity of the stress experienced by high school athletes due to playing a sport, 2) understand how these athletes deal with their stress, and if these athletes desire help from someone and 3) determine whether athletes consider their stress a debilitating factor. Methods 200 high school athletes between the ages of 16 and 17 were surveyed using an anonymous online survey platform to discover the relationship between stress and sports. The survey examined both male and female athletes from a variety of sports, different locations, and different ethnicities. Results Approximately 91% of all the cohort experienced some level of stress due to sports. Interestingly, about a third claimed stress positively affected performance. Fear of failure and self-pressure were the most common causes of stress. About 27% who were experiencing moderate to extreme stress wanted, but did not receive, help from a medical professional. However, of all the participants who experienced some level of stress, only 18% believed that receiving help from a medical professional would not be beneficial for them. Conclusion While it is easy to overlook and minimize the stress of a high school athlete, doing so may cause future problems such as anxiety and depression, both of which have been steadily increasing among that same population. It is important that, if needed, these athletes have access to medical professionals to adequately manage their stress.
Development and User Evaluation of a Food-recognition app (FoodRec): Experimental Data and Qualitative Analysis
Authors: Battiato Sebastiano , Caponnetto Pasquale , Leotta Roberto , Marotta Giovanni , Midolo Alessandro , Ortis Alessandro , Polosa Riccardo 
Published: February 2023

Background different studies revealed strong correlation between smoking cessation and a worsening of the diet, whose consequence include loss of appetite, weight loss, etc. Objective the objective of FoodRec project is to exploit technology to monitor the dietary habits of people during their smoke quitting process, catching relevant changes which can affect the patient health and the success of the process. This work was an uncontrolled pre-test post-test open pilot study in which an interdisciplinary group created an app for food recognition (FoodRec) to monitor their mood status and dietary habits during the test period. Methods participants used the FoodRec App for two consecutive weeks for usability and suitability assessment. Tests included 149 smokers involved in a smoke quitting process, aged between 19 and 80. For the quantitative test, data were analyzed regarding users features, meals uploads, mood states and drink intakes. For the qualitative test, a user evaluation test of the app has been performed with four assignments being carried out on a group of 50 participants. Results the App was perceived as extremely user-friendly and lightweight. It also turned out to be useful in the perception of users’ dietary habits and helpful in relieving the stress of a food intake reduction process. Conclusion this work investigated the role and impact of the FoodRec App in a large international and multicultural context. The experience gained in the current study will be used to modify and refine the large international RCT protocol version of the app.
Time-Series Forecasting of Hemodialysis Population in the State of Qatar by 2030
Authors: Hamad Abdullah , Mefleh Al Halabi Anas , Ghazouani Hafedh , Habas Elmukhtar M. , Mohamed Borham Abdelsalam , Mohamed Ismail Sahar , Ali Al-Malki Hassan , Alkadi Mohamad M. 
Published: February 2023

Background: There are few statistics on dialysis-dependent individuals with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in Qatar. Having access to this information can aid in better understanding the dialysis development model, aiding higher-level services in future planning. In order to give data for creating preventive efforts, we thus propose a time-series with a definitive endogenous model to predict ESKD patients requiring dialysis.
Methods: In this study, we used four mathematical equations linear, exponential, logarithmic decimal, and polynomial regression, to make predictions using historical data from 2012 to 2021. These equations were evaluated based on time-series analysis, and their prediction performance was assessed using the mean absolute percentage error (MAPE), coefficient of determination (R2), and mean absolute deviation (MAD). Because it remained largely steady for the population at risk of ESKD in this investigation, we did not consider the population growth factor to be changeable. (FIFA World Cup 2022 preparation workforce associated growth was in healthy and young workers that did not influence ESKD prevalence).
Result: The polynomial has a high R2 of 0.99 and is consequently the best match for the prevalence dialysis data, according to numerical findings. Thus, the MAPE is 2.28, and the MAD is 9.87%, revealing a small prediction error with good accuracy and variability. The polynomial algorithm is the simplest and best-calculated projection model, according to these results. The number of dialysis patients in Qatar is anticipated to increase to 1037 (95% CI, 974–1126) in 2022, 1245 (95% CI, 911–1518) in 2025, and 1611 (95% CI, 1378–1954) in 2030, with a 5.67% average yearly percentage change between 2022 and 2030.
Conclusion: Our research offers straightforward and precise mathematical models for predicting the number of patients in Qatar who will require dialysis in the future. We discovered that the polynomial technique outperformed other methods. Future planning for the need for dialysis services can benefit from this forecasting.
Pragmatic functions of formulaic expressions in Cebuano
Authors: Araneta Joseph , Ingilan Sajed 
Published: February 2023

Natural conversations contain expressions that can be deciphered through their contextual use. These expressions are often flexible, allowing them to function beyond their literal meaning. Thus, pragmatics is functional in explaining their significance in speakers' utterances, mainly when expressing affirmation and disapproval. This study investigates the pragmatic functions of agreeing and disagreeing formulaic expressions in the Cebuano language, namely o/oo, lagi, bitaw, mao, wala, and dili. The framework of Tanangkingsing (2009) was employed to analyze and describe the functions of agreeing and disagreeing formulaic expressions in the Cebuano language used in a radio conversation. The study revealed that agreeing formulaic expressions are primarily used to convey agreement to the statements of the other participants in the conversation and affirm their own statements. On the other hand, disagreeing formulaic expressions are primarily used to convey contradiction to the perceived wrong information given by the other speakers in a conversation, opposing views or counterarguments to the opinions stated in a conversation, and expressions to serve as negation. Agreeing and disagreeing formulaic expressions in the Cebuano language have various functions depending on the context and the speaker's purpose.
The role of hope and attitude in luxury counterfeit purchase intention
Authors: Pires De Santana Webert Jannsen , Domingos da Silva Júnior Severino , De Fatima Valente Bastos Adriana , Marcela Fernandes Vasconcelos Madiã 
Published: February 2023

Purpose – This study aims to investigate the emotion hope for social status and attitude toward counterfeit goods as predictors of consumers’ intention to purchase counterfeit products.. Design/methodology/approach – We conduct an experiment with 45 undergraduates (51% female) from different universities, which design was a 2 (hope for social status; hopeful vs non-hope) x 2 (attitude towards counterfeit goods; positive vs negative) full factorial, between-subjects. Findings – Results confirmed that people felt hopeful after manipulation; however, future steps of this investigation should consider the use of another instrument of manipulation even more effective. However, respondents also pointed out they felt happiness, which makes us believe that it is important to use an instrument of manipulation even more effectively to guarantee the achievement of the real manipulation, without the interference from extraneous variables. Theoretical/methodological contributions – Although originated in categories such as apparel and luxury accessories, counterfeiting now affects a wide range of industries, representing a major economic threat. This great amount of counterfeit trade worldwide is shocking, and leads us to argue: what are the factors that influence the intention to purchase these products, especially regarding the consumption of luxury counterfeit brands? We believe that emotion may represent an important role in people’s intention to purchase counterfeit goods. Besides, the attitude towards counterfeit goods may also imply variations of intention to purchase, playing a moderator role. The inclusion of emotion in consumer behavior studies presents a significant opportunity to develop theory and practice in this area of study. Originality/value – The explanations of whether emotions may represent antecedents of the purchasing of counterfeits are quite limited, and the understanding of the motivations behind the purchase of such products remains undefined in the marketing literature. Analysis of the study shows that hope and attitude can simultaneously offer opportunities for consumer behavior research.
Mudando a forma de fazer varejo
Authors: Renovato da Silva Neto Genésio , Almeida de Andrade Norberto , Carlo Rainatto Giuliano 
Published: February 2023

Objetivo: Analisar como a pandemia de COVID-19 impulsionou mudanças no setor varejista por meio de adoção tecnológica. Buscou-se entender os movimentos organizacionais e sua velocidade na adaptação rápida em resposta aos efeitos das restrições impostas.
Método/Abordagem: A instrumentalização de coleta de informações deste ensaio se deu por meio de relatórios de consultorias globais.
Principais Resultados: Os principais resultados indicam que a COVID-19 afetou o setor varejista e a continuidade dos negócios. O investimento em base tecnológica robusta é importante para contrapor os efeitos da pandemia e por fim, desenvolver uma mentalidade inovadora e ágil se torna inevitável na preparação para desafios futuros.
Relevância/Originalidade: A relevância desse ensaio está em apontar como os efeitos da pandemia de COVID-19 impactaram as operações no setor varejista e de que forma as empresas se movimentaram adotando tecnologias e tomando decisões rápidas para se manterem vivas neste contexto.
Contribuições teóricas e metodológicas: A contribuição teórica se dá por evidenciar os efeitos da pandemia de COVID-19 no setor varejista. Esta pandemia gerou uma das maiores limitações de pessoas em escala global e com impactos diretos no ambiente de negócios. Metodologicamente o ensaio contribui em trazer novas perspectivas sobre como o setor varejista avançou na adoção tecnológica para minimizar os efeitos da pandemia.
Kualitas Pelayanan Pendidik dalam Proses Pembelajaran di Era Pandemi Covid-19 (Studi pada SMA Negeri 2 Kota Baubau)
Authors: Nuryeni Nuryeni , Asmiddin Asmiddin , Didi La 
Published: February 2023

Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui dan mendeskripsikan kualitas pelayanan pendidik dalam proses pembelajaran di era pandemi Covid-19 pada SMA Negeri 2 Kota Baubau. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain kualitatif deskriptif. Sumber data yaitu data primer dan data sekunder, informan dipilih dengan menggunakan teknik purposif sampling. Pengumpualn data dilakukan melalui proses wawancara, pengamatan dan dokumentasi. Data dianalisis dengan menyiapkan data dan mengorganisir data, mereduksi data dan menyajikan data. Pemeriksaan faliditas data dilaksanakan dengan uji kepercayaan data, transfermabilitas, dependabilitas dan konformabilitas. Temuan penelitian menunjukan pertama kualitas pelayanan pembelajaran di era pandemic covid 19 dilaksanakan dengan tangibles (nyata) secara virtual, dan penuh percaya diri (reliable) walaupun kadang terlambat mengajar secara virtual, namun berupaya responsive. Selain itu pendidik sebagian besar telah memliki kemampuan (competence)/ tersertifikasi, sopan (courtesy) selama pembelajaran, jujur dan bertanggungjawab (credibility) serta humanis. Pendidik menjaga keamanan (security), memberikan akses, berkomunikasi secara virtual dan selalu memahami keadaan peserta didik (understanding the customer) dengan berkunjung kerumah peserta didik.
Learning about Languages with the Canadian Language Museum
Authors: Gold Elaine 
Published: February 2023

The Canadian Language Museum creates exhibits to introduce the public to Canada’s rich linguistic heritage: over 60 Indigenous languages, the official languages of French and English, and hundreds of languages brought by immigrants from around the world. To create these exhibits, the curators grapple with the challenge of making exhibits about languages interesting and accessible, both to those who speak the language described and to those who have no familiarity with it. This article focuses on three traveling exhibits: Cree: The People’s Language; Speaking the Inuit Way, and A Tapestry of Voices: Celebrating Canada’s Languages. It outlines topics broached and techniques used to simplify complex linguistic issues and to involve audiences of various ages and backgrounds.
Environment Tax Law to Save the Planet?
Authors: van den Eijnde Ilona 
Published: February 2023

Environment Tax Law to Save the Planet?
The EU and Member States of the EU have introduced a number of new fiscal policy measures aimed to combat climate change in the past three years and will introduce more in the coming three years, including but not limited to (national) carbon taxes, airport taxes, plastic taxes, and likely a carbon border adjustment tax and taxation of aircraft fuels. To what extent can measures of fiscal nature standalone aid in preventing climate change in the EU by changing producer’s or consumer’s behaviour? Or in other words: could Environmental Tax Law Save the Planet?
ANALISIS PENGARUH MANAJEMEN KOMITMEN UNTUK KUALITAS LAYANAN TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN DAN KETERLIBATAN KARYAWAN DI ANGKASA PURA I BANDARA INTERNASIONAL ADI SUTJIPTO
Authors: Meilani Irwina 
Published: February 2023

Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi untuk literatur pemasaran jasa dengan memeriksa kinerja karyawan, dan dengan mengintegrasikan literatur tentang komitmen manajemen dalam keterlibatan karyawan. Oleh karena itu tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh antara komitmen manajemen terhadap kualitas pelayanan dan kinerja karyawan,. pengaruh antara komitmen manajemen terhadap kualitas layanan dan keterlibatan karyawan, pengaruh antara keterlibatan karyawan dan kinerja karyawan dan menganalisis keterlibatan Karyawan memiliki peran mediasi antara komitmen manajemen terhadap kualitas pelayanan dan kinerja karyawan di Bandara Internasional Adi Sutjipto. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan penelitian kausal, karena perlu melihat satu variabel atau lebih menyebabkan atau menjadi determinan terhadap variabel lain. Teknik yang digunakan untuk menarik sampel adalah purposive sampling merupakan metode memilih sampel yang mempunyai ciri-ciri tertentu yang berjumlah 100 responden. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah dengan menggunakan teknik struktural equation model (SEM) dengan menggunakan PLS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Ada pengaruh yang signifikan antara komitmen manajemen terhadap kualitas pelayanan dan kinerja karyawan, Ada pengaruh yang signifikan antara komitmen manajemen terhadap kualitas layanan dan keterlibatan karyawan, Ada pengaruh yang signifikan antara keterlibatan karyawan dan kinerja karyawan dan Keterlibatan Karyawan memiliki peran mediasi antara komitmen manajemen terhadap kualitas pelayanan dan kinerja karyawan. Saran Dari hasil penelitian ditemukan fakta yang terjadi bahwa motivasi kerja dapat meningkatkan kinerja karyawan apabila karyawan memiliki tanggung jawab/responsibility dalam melakukan pekerjaan. Upaya-upaya yang dapat dilakukan supaya dapat meningkatkan kinerja karyawan yaitu: meningkatkan kesadaran kepada karyawan bahwa karyawan memiliki peran yang sangat penting dalam memajukan perusahaan.
Pharmacometrics of high-dose ivermectin in early COVID-19 from an open label, randomized, controlled adaptive platform trial (PLATCOV)
Authors: Schilling William HK , Jittamala Podjanee , Watson James A , Ekkapongpisit Maneerat , Siripoon Tanaya , Ngamprasertchai Thundon , Luvira Viravarn , Pongwilai Sasithorn , Cruz Cintia , Callery James J , Boyd Simon , Kruabkontho Varaporn , Ngernseng Thatsanun , Tubprasert Jaruwan , Abdad Mohammad Yazid , Piaraksa Nattaporn , Suwannasin Kanokon , Hanboonkunupakarn Pongtorn , Hanboonkunupakarn Borimas , Sookprome Sakol , Poovorawan Kittiyod , Thaipadungpanit Janjira , Blacksell Stuart , Imwong Mallika , Tarning Joel , Taylor Walter RJ , Chotivanich Vasin , Sangketchon Chunlanee , Ruksakul Wiroj , Chotivanich Kesinee , Teixeira Mauro Martins , Pukrittayakamee Sasithon , Dondorp Arjen M , Day Nicholas PJ , Piyaphanee Watcharapong , Phumratanaprapin Weerapong , White Nicholas J ,   on behalf of the PLATCOV Collaborative Group
Published: February 2023

Background:There is no generally accepted methodology for in vivo assessment of antiviral activity in SARS-CoV-2 infections. Ivermectin has been recommended widely as a treatment of COVID-19, but whether it has clinically significant antiviral activity in vivo is uncertain.Methods:In a multicentre open label, randomized, controlled adaptive platform trial, adult patients with early symptomatic COVID-19 were randomized to one of six treatment arms including high-dose oral ivermectin (600 µg/kg daily for 7 days), the monoclonal antibodies casirivimab and imdevimab (600 mg/600 mg), and no study drug. The primary outcome was the comparison of viral clearance rates in the modified intention-to-treat population. This was derived from daily log10 viral densities in standardized duplicate oropharyngeal swab eluates. This ongoing trial is registered at https://clinicaltrials.gov/ (NCT05041907).Results:Randomization to the ivermectin arm was stopped after enrolling 205 patients into all arms, as the prespecified futility threshold was reached. Following ivermectin, the mean estimated rate of SARS-CoV-2 viral clearance was 9.1% slower (95% confidence interval [CI] –27.2% to +11.8%; n=45) than in the no drug arm (n=41), whereas in a preliminary analysis of the casirivimab/imdevimab arm it was 52.3% faster (95% CI +7.0% to +115.1%; n=10 (Delta variant) vs. n=41).Conclusions:High-dose ivermectin did not have measurable antiviral activity in early symptomatic COVID-19. Pharmacometric evaluation of viral clearance rate from frequent serial oropharyngeal qPCR viral density estimates is a highly efficient and well-tolerated method of assessing SARS-CoV-2 antiviral therapeutics in vivo.Funding:‘Finding treatments for COVID-19: A phase 2 multi-centre adaptive platform trial to assess antiviral pharmacodynamics in early symptomatic COVID-19 (PLAT-COV)’ is supported by the Wellcome Trust Grant ref: 223195/Z/21/Z through the COVID-19 Therapeutics Accelerator.Clinical trial number:NCT05041907.