bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Leuenberg und die GEKE aus anglikanischer Perspektive
Authors: Methuen Charlotte 
Published: August 2023

Zusammenfassung
Die Leuenberger Konkordie wird im Kontext anglikanischer ökumenischer Abkommen, insbesondere in Europa, betrachtet. Anglikaner haben mit mehreren GEKE-Mitgliedskirchen ähnliche Vereinbarungen wie Leuenberg getroffen, die allerdings keine Kirchengemeinschaft begründen und keine Austauschbarkeit der Ämter ermöglichen. Die Gemeinsame Erklärung von Porvoo konnte aufgrund einer Einigung über das Bischofsamt die Kirchgemeinschaft erreichen. Auch die Vereinbarung zwischen der Church of Ireland und der Methodist Church in Ireland führte zur Kirchengemeinschaft.
Die Leuenberger Konkordie als ökumenisches Modell. Perspektive der Selbständigen Evangelisch-Lutherischen Kirche
Authors: Grünhagen Andrea 
Published: August 2023

Zusammenfassung
Die Autorin nimmt eine kritische Würdigung der Leuenberger Konkordie im Hinblick auf das darin ausgedrückte Verständnis von Kirchengemeinschaft, Schriftverständnis und Abendmahlsverständnis aus Sicht der Selbständigen Evangelisch-lutherischen Kirche vor und kontrastiert diese mit Texten zur kirchlichen Positionsbestimmung der SELK, die die Leuenberger Konkordie nicht unterzeichnet hat.
Influence of cationic surfactants on the growth of gypsum crystals
Authors: Li Gang , Xiao Haiping , Liang Luntao , He Xiangyu , Qi Nana 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
The effect of cationic surfactants on the growth of gypsum was evaluated under conditions of a simulated production process of gypsum desulfurization. We used a laser particle size analyzer and a microscope to determine the particle size and morphology. The growth rate of gypsum was determined by the equation for the rate of chemical reaction of CaSO4·2H2O. The results showed that the growth rate at a supersaturation ratio of 2.4 increased by 50% with 30 mg/L of a dodecyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride. The gypsum morphology changed from needle-like in the absence of additives to tabular in the presence of cationic surfactants, indicating that relatively thicker and larger crystals were formed. Finally, the investigated cationic surfactants were beneficial to the normal operation of the desulfurization process.
Quality of the Service as a Competitive Advantage, Comparative Study of Parcel Companies
Authors: Soto Medina Nereyda , Marañon Lizarraga Sheila Suset , Palacios Valenzuela Cesar  Arturo , Aguilar Carvajal Rosa Delia , Acosta Haro Elizabeth 
Published: August 2023

This research describes, compares and analyzes the competitive advantages generated by the quality of the service in parcel companies nowadays. Therefore, the main goal of this comparative study is to determine the factors by which the quality of the service creates a competitive advantage between these companies, taking as a sample two of the main parcel companies in Los Mochis, Sinaloa. It should be noted that these companies are currently booming, due to the rise of online shopping. In addition, customers seek speed, price and care of the merchandise in their deliveries. The study was carried out based on the methodology of case study, which uses experience for the transmission of knowledge such as the opinion of people about two companies in particular. This study was developed with the characteristics of a descriptive research, with a non-experimental design; as well, the quantitative approach was used since it was intended to describe and to know different opinions and perspectives from people towards the quality of the service. The information was collected by applying a survey in which the opinion of the people regarding the quality of the service provided by both companies was gathered through a system of direct well-ordered questions. According to the results obtained thanks to the application of the instrument, the hypothesis proposed in this study is accepted, which establishes that the competitive advantage generated by the quality of service of the Paquetexpress parcel company is superior to that of the Estafeta parcel company.
JEL Codes: M0, M1
Received: 10/01/2023. Accepted: 26/06/2023. Published: 09/08/2023.
Factors influencing the digital transformation skills of primary school teachers in the southern border province, Vietnam
Authors: Trang Nguyen Ngoc , Phuong Nguyen Lan 
Published: August 2023

The study aims to explore the factors affecting the digital transformation skills of primary school teachers in the southern border province of Vietnam. A descriptive study design was used to collect data from primary school teachers in An Giang province. The survey consists of 25 questions on a 5-level Likert scale designed to collect information on many factors. The primary factor in the digital transformation of teachers is their intention. These findings make practical contributions to the research on the skill development of primary school teachers in the context of digital transformation to improve the quality of education in primary schools. At the same time, the study also provides five factors affecting the digital transformation capacity of primary school teachers, adding additional reference sources to support educational managers in the southern border region of Vietnam in building school development strategies according to the priority levels of each factor.
Using Spinal Anesthesia and a Fracture Table for Closed Reduction of an Obturator Foramen Hip Dislocation
Authors: Carlson Bradley A. , Riggs Thomas P. , Douglas Michael S. , Woodard David R. , Syed Hasan M. 
Published: August 2023

Case:
A 37-year-old man with a right obturator foramen hip dislocation underwent closed reduction under spinal anesthesia with the use of a fracture traction table.

Conclusion:
This novel technique provides surgeons and anesthesiologists an alternative method of treating obturator foramen hip dislocations that provides a more controlled reduction and less need for assistants.
Geostatistical mapping to delineate areas of soil-transmitted helminthiasis persistence in Cameroon: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Djeunga Hugues C. Nana , Foka-Sindze Antonia , Sumo Laurentine , Djune-Yemeli Linda , Okoyo Collins , Niamsi-Emalio Yannick , Nguefack-Tsague Georges , Njiokou Flobert , Kamgno Joseph 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Background
Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) remain the most common parasites of the gastrointestinal tract in Cameroon. However, despite all efforts put in place for their control, their prevalence remains unexpectedly high in some parts of the country. This systematic review aims to identify and delineate areas of high transmission (hotspots) of STH in Cameroon. The goal is to consolidate existing data on STH epidemiology and control in Cameroon in order to develop optimal control strategies to achieve the World Health Organization (WHO) goal of elimination as public health problem by 2030 as defined in the new NTD roadmap.
Methods
PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, Embase, African Journals Online, Africa Index Medicus, Global Index Medicus, Web of Knowledge and ISI web of science will be searched to identify articles, regardless of the language of publication. The Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), Embase Thesaurus (Emtree) and text words will be used for the search strategy. Unpublished and published data and resources (reports, datasets) will be requested by contacting authors and stakeholders involved in research and control of STH in Cameroon, especially the National Program for the Control of Schistosomiasis and Intestinal Helminthiasis (PNLSHI), the Neglected Tropical Diseases Coordination Unit of the Cameroon Ministry of Public Health, and the Expanded Special Project for Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (ESPEN) of the WHO/AFRO. Random-effects meta-analysis and meta-regression will be used to identify covariates influencing the estimates with the aim of identifying models that best predict the variability of effect sizes. Publication bias will be assessed using funnel plots and Egger’s regression asymmetry test.
Discussion
This study will provide policy makers and the neglected tropical diseases (NTD) community, especially the National Control Program (PNLSHI), with up-to-date consolidated data on STH trends, prevalence and intensity, and the impact of the control strategies over time, and help to guide the paradigm shift from elimination of STH as a public health concern to transmission interruption.
Systematic review registration:
This protocol will be registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO).
Low Complexity Physical Layer Cell Identification for 5G New Radio
Authors: Li Chi-Min , Chiu Ching-Wang , Wang Pao-Jen 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
In the fifth generation (5G) new radio (NR), systems can be operated at the sub-6GHz or millimeter wave spectrums. Due to the serious fading characteristics of the millimeter waves, third generation partnership project (3GPP) doubles the number of the physical layer cell identifiers from 504 of the conventional fourth generation (4G) long term evolution (LTE) to 1008 for the 5G NR. Therefore, the required calculations at the user equipment (UE) to identify the serving base stations become more and more complicated since that UE must conduct the identification via synchronization signal block (SSB) periodically. Therefore, it is an important issue to reduce the identification calculations for the purposes of green communications or low latency applications. In the paper, a low complexity algorithm of cell identification using the secondary synchronization signal grouping and correlation shortening is proposed to reduce the required computations of the physical cell identification. Both simulations and experiments were conducted via the software defined radio (SDR) to evaluate the performances. According to the results, it can be shown that the proposed low complexity algorithm can complete the cell identification correctly with the computational reduction advantage up to 90% than the compared literary cell identification methods.
Voice Based Email System for the Visually Challenged
Authors: Prakash Satya , Agrawal Kartikey , Dosaj Siddharth , Singh Shatakshi 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
In today's digital world, email is a crucial form of communication, but it can be difficult for those who are blind or visually impaired to access and use it. The idea of a voice-based email system created exclusively for those with visual impairments is presented in this abstract. The objective is to provide a welcoming atmosphere that enables people who are blind or visually impaired to use computers on their own to send and receive emails.
The suggested solution has cutting-edge components designed with visually impaired users in mind. By integrating a screen reader, users may convert text into voice and interact with the email interface aloud. Users may create emails using their voice thanks to reliable speech recognition technology that properly converts spoken words into written text. To continually develop the system and adapt it to unique tastes and needs, user input and customization options are included.
Assessment of the effect of heat processing on vitamin composition of selectedstaple green leafy vegetables in Nigeria
Authors: Sunday Adeniyi Adegoke , Peter Agbugui Agbomire , Saheed Solola Olanrewaju , Jacob Oyeku Sunday 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
This study assessed the effect of the steamed and boiling cooking methods on the vitamin content of six staple green vegetables in Nigeria. Vitamin levels in fresh, steamed and boiled leafy vegetables were determined using spectrophotometric and titrimetric methods. The results of vitamin analysis showed that fresh vegetable of Amaranthus hybridus contained the largest amount of ascorbic acid, thiamin and niacin (358.40 mg/100 g), (0.09 mg/100 g) and (0.08 mg/100 g) respectively, while Talinum triangulare had the highest level of riboflavin (0.18 mg/100 g). The steamed Amaranthus hybridus contained the highest levels of ascorbic acid, thiamin and niacin (322.56 mg/100 g), (0.08 mg/100 g) and (0.73 mg/100 g) respectively, while Talinum triangulare had the highest quantity of riboflavin (0.16 mg/100 g). The boiled Amaranthus hybridus had the highest amount of ascorbic acid, thiamin and niacin (197.12 mg/100 g), (0.05 mg/100 g) and (0.41 mg/100 g) respectively, whereas the Talinum triangulare had the highest level of riboflavin (0.09 mg/100 g). The percentage of vitamin loss in steamed leafy vegetables varies from 9 to 11%, 9 to 17%, 9 to 13% and 9 to 12% in ascorbic acid, thiamin, riboflavin and niacin respectively. Almost 50% of the essential vitamins were lost in boiled leafy vegetables. The results revealed that vegetables could be an improved source of some important vitamins that can help humans meet their nutritional needs. According to vegetable processing results, we advised that steamed vegetables be regularly consumed rather than boiled vegetables, which prevents hypertension-related disorders.
Improving Marketing Strategies using Data Mining and Decision Support Systems in E-commerce Platforms
Authors: Huang Junliang 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Growing businesses need e-commerce systems; marketers must help analyze data and make decisions. Data mining and decision support systems optimize marketing campaigns by analyzing customer preferences and purchase habits. With this combination, personalization, trend spotting, client segmentation, and cross-selling improve customer satisfaction, conversion rates, and Return on Investment (ROI). This paper aims to conduct a thorough study on the optimization of e-commerce marketing strategy based on data mining and decision support systems to solve the issues of high-cost investment in e-commerce platforms, low efficiency of online marketing, and improve the sales performance of e-commerce platforms. First, a Browser / Server mode (B/S) architecture based on e-commerce marketing system is built. The system is broken down into interface, functional, and support layers. The support layer includes multiple system interfaces to achieve data exchange across various functions inside the network marketing channel. The functional layer includes network marketing, service monitoring and management, basic information management, and other modules. Subsequently, the e-commerce platform utilizes the decision tree algorithm to optimize its online marketing strategy. This involves filtering the data available on the platform and subsequently computing the data structure and dissimilarity matrix. The ultimate objective is to determine the closest data class distance. The decision tree data mining algorithm is utilized to optimize the online marketing strategy of the e-commerce platform. The method proposed in this paper has been validated through experimental verification and has demonstrated a robust data throughput capacity. It has also been shown to effectively enhance the efficiency of online marketing. Furthermore, the system designed in this paper has the potential to enhance the economic benefits of e-commerce platforms.
A novel floating piezoelectric energy harvesting from water waves: fully-coupled simulation
Authors: Khorramdarreh Erfan Rajabi , Mohammadi Mohammad Mostafa , Ghazanfarian Jafar 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

A fully-coupled-fluid-structure-piezoelectric model is presented based on the finite element method that is capable of modeling piezoelectric harvesters in the presence of free-surface flow and floating lightweight harvesters with arbitrary movements. The Navier-Stokes equations and the phase-field method are employed to describe the free-surface waves. Equations of the conservation of linear momentum in company with the piezoelectric constitutive relations in the strain-charge form are utilized to obtain solid deformation and the electric field intensity. According to the results, attaching mass to the tip of the beam leads to 13.5% rise in the output voltage compared to the state without the attached mass. Another studied factor was the influence of the load resistance on voltage and the output power. The generated voltage grows along with the load resistance until it reaches a constant value. However, the power has an optimum load resistance that is 2.61 times higher than the reference state. The beam's inclination is significant in effectively exploiting water waves due to raising the root mean square (RMS) value of the voltage by 89.53% at an angle of 40 degrees relative to the vertical state. By altering the thickness of the beam from 1 mm to the value of 1.5 mm, the RMS voltage exhibits a considerable upward change of 66%. By increasing the length of the cantilever beam connected to the buoyant structure, and therefore, the indentation of the beam in the water, the output voltage grows, such that a beam with the length of 25 cm shows a 2.92 times increase in the output voltage relative to the beam with a length of 15 cm.
An Important Cheese in Turkish Cuisine: A Research on PGI-Registered Erzurum String Cheese
Authors: DENK ERKAN UYGULAMA 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Cheese communicates the identity and culture of the regions where they are produced to consumers. This includes the origin of the milk used, pastures greened with aromatic herbs and natural scenery, cheese producers, traditional production methods, and consumption rituals. This vast structure is, in fact, closely related to cheese-focused tourism. In addition, the industrial property rights geographical indication (GI) provides quality assurance to consumers regarding the product it has registered and protected and offers economical, social, and environmental benefits to the region where production is made. The purpose of the current study is to reveal the importance of the GI-registered Erzurum string cheese, one of the essential tastes of Erzurum cuisine, to contribute to the importance of it in the local cuisine, to review the production stages according to the registration document and to develop recommendations for transferring it to future generations. Erzurum string cheese is a type of cheese produced in the Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. It was registered with the particular mark in 2009 and enjoyed nationwide.
Top-down effects of intraspecific predator behavioral variation
Authors: Lichtenstein James L.L. , McEwen Brendan L. , Primavera Skylar D. , Lenihan Thomas , Wood Zoe M. , Carson Walter P. , Costa-Pereira Raul 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Among-individual variation in predator traits is ubiquitous in nature. However, the role of intraspecific trait variation in trophic dynamics has been seldom considered in community ecology. This has left unexplored a) to what degree does among-individual variation in predator traits regulate prey populations and b) to what degree do these effects vary spatially. We address these questions by examining how predator among-individual variation in functional traits shapes communities across habitats of varying structural complexity, in field conditions for the first time. We manipulated Chinese mantis (Tenodera sinensis) density and trait variability in experimental patches of old fields with varying habitat complexity and quantified the impacts on lower trophic levels, specifically prey and plant biomass. Our mantis groups thus contrasted in density (six or twelve individuals) and levels of variation in a key behavioral trait, activity level (movement on an open field). Our metric of habitat complexity was the density of plant material. In complex habitats and at high mantis densities, behaviorally variable groups decreased prey biomass by 35.1%, while at low densities, low levels of behavioral trait variability decreased arthropod biomass by 27.1%. Behavioral variability also changed prey community composition. Our results are among the first to demonstrate that among-individual trait variation can shape open species-rich prey communities. Moreover, these effects depend on both predator density and habitat complexity. Incorporating this important facet of ecological diversity revealed normally unnoticed effects of functional traits on the structure and function of food webs.
Design of an digital management system for museum collections based on RFID and improved GIS technology
Authors: Zhang LingYu 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
In recent years, the amalgamation of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and deep learning has facilitated the convergence of objects and the Internet, thereby enabling seamless identification, management, and control. Collections constitute a pivotal aspect of a museum's operations, and the scientific oversight of collections serves as the foundation for the advancement of other museum endeavors. In order to augment the precision and contemporaneous monitoring of the storage environment for museum collections, alleviate the workload burden on museum personnel, and enhance overall operational efficiency, this study devises an electronic management system for museum collections that integrates RFID technology with geographical information systems. Within our geoinformation technology framework, we have integrated an enhanced LANDMARC algorithm, enabling us to render the collection's whereabouts visually by portraying real-time location information of the accessions on electronic maps specially crafted for the museum. Simultaneously, we employ RFID technology to promptly identify the real-time location of staff members and evaluate their inspection duties. By harnessing the potential of these two technologies, we have succeeded in ameliorating the efficacy of real-time collection management and fostering intelligent collections management when juxtaposed with existing systems. This research endeavors to propel the progressive evolution of RFID technology within the realm of item identification and location.
Evaluation of new generation immune-systemic inflammation markers to predict of urine culture growth in urinary tract infection in children
Authors: Elgormus Yusuf , Okuyan Omer , Dumur Seyma , Sayili Ugurcan , Cetinok Hurriyet , Uzun Hafize 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Objective
Systemic inflammation has been implicated in urinary tract infection (UTI) development and progression. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to determine whether the white blood cell (WBC), the C-reactive protein (CRP), the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) are useful markers to predict of urine culture growth in children with UTI. Secondly, it was also to evaluate the prevalence of UTI pathogens, antibiotic resistance patterns, and empirical treatment options in children diagnosed with UTI by laboratory and clinical findings.
Method
Study population comprised 413 cases (positive urine culture) and 318 cases (negative urine culture) with UTI.
Results
There was no statistically significant difference in the medians of hemoglobin (HGB), hematocrit (HCT) and platelet (PLT) between the negative and positive culture groups. The median of monocytes, WBC, NLR, SII and CRP of the patients have positive urine culture was statistically significantly higher than the negative urine culture group. The AUC value was 0.747 (0.710–0.784) for CRP with a cut-off value of 3.2, the sensitivity is 56.4% and specificity is 98.4% in terms of UTI. The AUC value was 0.733 (0.697–0.769) for SII with a cut off value of 600, the sensitivity is 58.4% and the specificity is 83.0%. The AUC value was 0.732 (0.697–0.769) for NLR with a cut off value of 2, the sensitivity is 57.4% and the specificity is 81.1%.
Conclusion
WBC, CRP, NLR, PLR and SII may a useful independent diagnostic or complementary marker for disease in children diagnosed with UTI have positive urine culture. E. coli was the most common causative agent, the most used antibiotic is cephalosporin, high resistance to cefuroxime, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), cefixime, ampicillin, and ceftriaxone was detected in all agents of UTIs in childhood in our center.