bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Sexual dimorphism in some psycho-neuro-endocrine parameters at human
Authors: Kozyavkina Nataliya , Popovych Igor , Popovych Dariya , Zukow Walery , Bombushkar Igor 
Published: March 2023

Background. Despite the well-documented relationships between HRV, EEG and anxiety parameters, studies of their sexual dimorphism, judging by the results of the meta-analysis, have so far been conducted separately. The purpose of this study is to clarify sexual dimorphism in almost synchronously registered psycho-neuro-endocrine parameters. Materials and Methods. The object of observation were practically healthy volunteers: 30 females (30÷76 yr) and 31 males (24÷69 yr). In basal conditions we recorded the ongoing HRV and EEG, determined serum levels of testosterone, calcitonin, cortisol, aldosterone, and triiodothyronine, estimated the severity of the trait and reactive anxiety. After 4 or 7 days, repeated testing was performed. Results. Regardless of age, females differ significantly from males, except for drastically lower levels of testosterone and calcitonin by definition (but not cortisol, aldosterone and triiodothyronine), lower levels of HRV-markers of sympathetic tone (but not heart rate), reactive anxiety, and beta-rhythm asymmetry. On the other hand, trait anxiety, levels of HRV-markers of vagal tone, variability and amplitude of the beta-rhythm, and its power spectral density (PSD) in 12 loci (maximum differences in T6, F3, and T3 loci), amplitude of the theta-rhythm and its PSD in 16 loci (maximum differences in F3, C3, and T3 loci), PSD of the alpha-rhythm in T3, T6, F7, and T4 loci as well as entropy of PSD in F7 and F8 loci are significantly higher in females than in males. The listed parameters are determined by testosterone for 31,7%, and calcitonin for 26,3%. The method of discriminant analysis revealed 20 EEG and 6 HRV parameters as well as trait and reactive anxiety, based on the totality of which males can be retrospectively recognized (without testosterone and calcitonin) with an accuracy of 90,3%, and females with an accuracy of 88,3%. Conclusion. The revealed differences between the sexes were not influenced by at least two bioactive factors, that is, they are robust sex markers.
Prototype and Design of Six Axis Robotic Manipulator
Authors: Pająk Mateusz , Racław Marcin , Piotrowski Robert 
Published: March 2023

The paper presents a design of six axis manipulator. The design consists of specially designed solutions for housing, planetary gearboxes and electronics. The manipulator is controlled by a supervisory control system. The use of a series of measuring elements allows to track the current position of each axis and use this to create a cascade control loop with velocity and acceleration feed-forward. The implemented control algorithm together with the microcontroller software allows to tune parameters of the controllers for both control loops: inner, related to the speed of the robot and outer, related to it’s position.
Odnos in pripravljenost zaposlenih v zdravstveni negi za oskrbo pacientov s HIV/AIDS-om
Authors: Plahuta Ana , Skrt Sanja , Jazbec Julija , Ličen Sabina 
Published: March 2023

Uvod: Medicinske sestre predstavljajo rizični del prebivalstva, saj se neposredno srečujejo s telesnimi tekočinami pacientov, okuženih z virusom HIV ali obolelimi z AIDS-om. Namen raziskave je bil ugotoviti, kakšen je profesionalni in afektivni odnos zaposlenih v zdravstveni negi do pacientov, okuženih z virusom HIV ali obolelih z AIDS-om.Metode: V opisni neeksperimentalni kvantitativni raziskavi je bil uporabljen v slovenščino preveden vprašalnik Lestvica odnosa do obolelih z AIDS-om (Cronbach α = 0,732). Sodelovalo je 164 zaposlenih v zdravstveni negi iz slovenskih zdravstvenih ustanov. Zbiranje podatkov je potekalo s spletnim vprašalnikom od novembra 2020 do januarja 2021. Podatki so bili analizirani z deskriptivno statistiko, Mann-Whitneyjevim U-testom in Kruskal-Wallisovim testom. Upoštevana je bila stopnja statistične značilnosti (p < 0,05).Rezultati: Zaposleni v zdravstveni negi izražajo pozitiven profesionalni in afektivni odnos do pacientov okuženih z virusom HIV ali obolelih z AIDS-om. Pozitivnejši odnos izražajo moški, zaposleni z visokošolsko izobrazbo ali magisterijem in zaposleni z delovno dobo od pet do petnajst let. Pri omenjenih spremenljivkah razlike v odnosih niso bile statistično značilne (p > 0,05).Diskusija in zaključek: Iz rezultatov raziskav povzemamo, da medicinske sestre v Sloveniji ne izražajo izrazito pozitivnega ali negativnega odnosa do oseb, okuženih z virusom HIV ali obolelih z AIDS-om, in so jim pripravljene nuditi holistično zdravstveno nego. V prihodnje bi si želeli raziskovanje osrediniti v merjenje splošnega znanja o HIV/AIDS-u med zaposlenimi in ugotoviti, koliko vpliva znanje na odnos zaposlenih do obolelih.
Medosebni odnos med mentorjem in mentorirancem v klinični praksi zdravstvene nege
Authors: Nastran Ana , Praprotnik Deja , Renko Jakob , Ličen Sabina , Prosen Mirko 
Published: March 2023

Uvod: Medosebni odnos med mentorjem in mentorirancem je ključnega pomena za uspešno izpeljan proces mentoriranja in izobraževanje novega kadra na področju zdravstvene nege. Namen raziskave je bil preučiti in raziskati medosebne odnose med mentorji in mentoriranci zdravstvene nege ter ugotoviti, kateri dejavniki krojijo njihove odnose.Metode: Uporabljena je bila kvalitativna metodologija raziskovanja in deskriptivno-interpretativni dizajn. Podatki na namenskem vzorcu štirih mentorjev so bili pridobljeni z individualnimi delno strukturiranimi intervjuji in na vzorcu osmih mentorirancev s pomočjo dveh fokusnih skupin. Podatki so bili zbrani v decembru 2021 in analizirani z metodo analize vsebine.Rezultati: Ugotovljeno je bilo, da mentorji in mentoriranci njihov medosebni odnos dojemajo podobno. Identificirali smo skupno glavno temo »medosebni odnos mentor – mentoriranec« ter glavni podtemi »značilnosti medosebnega odnosa mentor – mentoriranec« in »dejavniki medosebnega odnosa mentor – mentoriranec«. Tako mentorji kot mentoriranci imajo skladna pričakovanja glede njihove vloge. Kot glavne dejavnike medosebnega odnosa so oboji izpostavili osebnostne lastnosti mentorja in mentoriranca, postavljanje mej v medosebnem odnosu, čas, namenjen vzpostavljanju medosebnega odnosa, ter razlike v odnosu glede na področje kliničnega usposabljanja.Diskusija in zaključek: Ugotovljeni so bili ključne značilnosti in dejavniki medosebnega odnosa med mentorjem in mentorirancem v procesu mentoriranja. Izpostavili smo ključne elemente, ki se jih morajo v procesu kliničnega usposabljanja zavedati vsi udeleženci, saj le tako lahko premostijo različne potencialne ovire in izboljšajo izkušnjo mentoriranja v kliničnem okolju.
Mechanisms of Dominant Electrophysiological Features of Four Subtypes of Layer 1 Interneurons
Authors: Meng John Hongyu , Schuman Benjamin , Rudy Bernardo , Wang Xiao-Jing 
Published: March 2023

Neocortical layer 1 (L1) consists of the distal dendrites of pyramidal cells and GABAergic interneurons (INs) and receives extensive long-range “top-down” projections, but L1 INs remain poorly understood. In this work, we systematically examined the distinct dominant electrophysiological features for four unique IN subtypes in L1 that were previously identified from mice of either gender: Canopy cells show an irregular firing pattern near rheobase; neurogliaform cells are late-spiking, and their firing rate accelerates during current injections; cells with strong expression of the α7 nicotinic receptor (α7 cells), display onset (rebound) bursting; vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) expressing cells exhibit high input resistance, strong adaptation, and irregular firing. Computational modeling revealed that these diverse neurophysiological features could be explained by an extended exponential-integrate-and-fire neuron model with varying contributions of a slowly inactivating K+channel, a T-type Ca2+channel, and a spike-triggered Ca2+-dependent K+channel. In particular, we show that irregular firing results from square-wave bursting through a fast-slow analysis. Furthermore, we demonstrate that irregular firing is frequently observed in VIP cells because of the interaction between strong adaptation and a slowly inactivating K+channel. At last, we reveal that the VIP and α7 cell models resonant with alpha/theta band input through a dynamic gain analysis.SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTIn the neocortex, ∼25% of neurons are interneurons. Interestingly, only somas of interneurons reside within layer 1 (L1) of the neocortex, but not of excitatory pyramidal cells. L1 interneurons are diverse and believed to be important in the cortical–cortex interactions, especially top-down signaling in the cortical hierarchy. However, the electrophysiological features of L1 interneurons are poorly understood. Here, we systematically studied the electrophysiological features within each L1 interneuron subtype. Furthermore, we build computational models for each subtype and study the mechanisms behind these features. These electrophysiological features within each subtype should be incorporated to elucidate how different L1 interneuron subtypes contribute to communication between cortexes.
Alternative Splicing of the Flip/Flop Cassette and TARP Auxiliary Subunits Engage in a Privileged Relationship That Fine-Tunes AMPA Receptor Gating
Authors: Perozzo Amanda M. , Brown Patricia M.G.E. , Bowie Derek 
Published: March 2023

Alternative splicing of AMPA-type glutamate receptors (AMPARs) and allosteric modulation by auxiliary subunits, such as transmembrane AMPAR regulatory proteins (TARPs), are two important mechanisms that regulate the time course of glutamatergic neurotransmission. Prior work has shown that alternative splicing of the flip/flop cassette profoundly regulates TARP γ2 modulation, where flip receptor gating exhibits robust sensitivity to TARPs while flop isoforms are relatively insensitive to TARP modulation. Whether this splice variant-specific regulation extends to other auxiliary subunit families, such as cornichons (CNIHs), GSG1L, or CKAMPs, remains unknown. Here, we demonstrate that CNIH-3 modulation is unaffected by AMPAR alternative splicing due to inherent differences in how CNIH-3 and TARP γ2 modify channel gating. CNIH-3 slows receptor deactivation from the outset of current decay, consistent with structural evidence showing its point of contact at the level of the pore. In contrast, TARP γ2 acts via the KGK site of the ligand-binding domain (LBD) to slow the onset of desensitization. Although GSG1L and CKAMP44 primarily slow recovery from desensitization, their effects on channel gating are unaffected by alternative splicing, further underlining that structural events leading to the onset and recovery from desensitization are separable. Together, this work establishes that alternative splicing and TARP auxiliary subunits form a unique partnership that governs fast glutamatergic signaling at central synapses. Since proteomic studies suggest that all native AMPARs co-assemble with at least two TARPs, allosteric coupling between the flip/flop cassette and TARPs may represent a common design element in all AMPAR complexes of the mammalian brain.SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTAll fast excitatory neurotransmission in the mammalian brain is mediated by AMPA-type glutamate receptors (AMPARs). The time course of AMPAR gating can be regulated by two distinct mechanisms: alternative splicing of the flip/flop cassette and association with auxiliary subunits. Although these regulatory mechanisms have been well studied individually, it is not clear whether alternative splicing impacts auxiliary protein modulation of AMPARs. Here, we compare the four main families of AMPAR auxiliary subunits, transmembrane AMPAR regulatory proteins (TARPs; γ2), cornichons (CNIH-3), GSG1L and CKAMPs (CKAMP44), and find a privileged relationship between TARPs and the flip/flop cassette that is not shared by others. The flop cassette acts as a master switch to override TARP action, and this coupling represents a way to fine-tune AMPAR signaling.
HIGH PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGIES USED IN FUSHENG SCREW COMPRESSORS
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Authors: Spasskiy Anatoly A. , Spasskiy Ivan A. 
Published: March 2023

In the context of negative changes occurring in the planets biosphere, such as pollution of the environment and the atmosphere, global warming, and depletion of energy resources, increasingly high criteria are imposed on manufacturers of refrigeration equipment, the most important of which are: (a) enhancement in the energy efficiency of refrigeration equipment; (b) decrease of material consumption of refrigeration units, and (c) use of clean and safe materials and refrigerants.
The Taiwanese company, Fusheng, has been one of the world leaders in the production of screw refrigeration compressors for several decades. The experts at the company are always working to enhance the manufactured equipment and implement the most cutting-edge technologies.
Recently, the most effective steps in this area have been the advancement and mastering of the manufacturing of special two-stage low-temperature screw compressors of the SRT series, as well as the production of compact screw compressors with an integrated BSR series oil separator with a variable compression ratio and semisealed screw refrigeration compressors with a volumetric capacity of 85 m3/h to 1946 m3/h
The SRT compressor series consists of six types, with a first-stage volumetric capacity of 120759 m3/h and a second-stage volumetric capacity of 50300 m3/h
Challenges and Adjustments of Healthcare and Labor Policies in Greece During the COVID-19 Era: A Critical Assessment of the Key Social Policy Responses
Authors: Tzagkarakis Stylianos Ioannis , Melidis Michail 
Published: March 2023

The welfare state in Greece even before the outbreak of the global pandemic experienced multiple challenges and problems mainly as a result of its chronic structural, administrative, and financial problems which were further deteriorated by austerity measures. The pandemic that followed the ten-year economic crisis led to a new multifaceted crisis, adding further pressure on the National Health System as well as on the labor market, and precipitating the uptake of targeted measures and policies to support both the NHS with equipment, staff, and employment due to the imposition of national and local lockdowns. Confronted with such weaknesses, the establishment of a new welfare state would need to bear a higher degree of flexibility, inclusivity, and efficiency in order to live up to the increasing societal, health, and economic demands. In this sense, the aim of this paper is to explore the variations in health and labor policies (two key pillars of the welfare state) during the COVID-19 pandemic and assess whether there is a need for further interventions with regard to social security and prosperity of citizens. The methods followed include the analysis of secondary quantitative data collected from a range of international and national databases. The analysis shows that – among new challenges such as telework - in the labor market policies, while there is a trend during the pandemic of decreasing in-work poverty and unemployment, still Greece faces more problems than the majority of the EU member states, in terms of job inclusion and poverty reduction. At the level of healthcare policy, during the crisis, although Greece increased its spending on NHS support compared to the pre-pandemic era in 2020, these increases were below those of the majority of EU Member States and structural problems still exist.
Effectiveness of Financial Planning on Public Sectors Performance in Tanzania
Authors: Chindengwike James 
Published: March 2023

Financial planning is very imperative in public and private sectors performance not only for developed countries but in developing countries. Tanzania like other developing countries where by public sectors performance is not achieved well. The study examined the effectiveness of financial planning on public sectors performance in Tanzania. The performance of organizations was measured by Return on Assets (ROA). The study used the “cross - sectional survey research design”. Data was collected from 128 staffs from five public sectors in Tanzania through questionnaires. Probability sampling was employed to choose staffs. This study opted mixed research approach. This study opted descriptive analysis such as standard deviation, mean and variance. Furthermore, correlation and multiple linear regression model was conducted to demonstrate the association between determinants. SPSS application was employed in analysis of data. The results showed that, there is statistically positive association between financial planning and public sector performance in Tanzania with P-Value 0.04. The study recommends that the governments should be increase the oversights to in order to ensure that the financial planning’s are implemented effectively and efficiently, therefore to archive the public sectors performance in Tanzania. The study likewise suggests that all public sector organizations should make sure that the operation systems are implemented effectively, therefore can archive the performance. Also, the study suggests that financial strategies and full accountabilities from staffs is needed in public sector organizations in order to increase performance.
Analytical Study of Incurred Claims Ratio of Private Health Insurers
Authors: Sahu Eshita , Khurana Sumeet 
Published: March 2023

Purpose: This paper aims to explore ten years of data on net premiums received and incurred claims of select health insurance companies and compare it with public sector total health insurance.
Design/methodology/approach: It is an exploratory paper comparing year-on-year premiums received and incurred claims of health during the period 2011-12 to 2020-21. ( Indian financial year start from April to March). Data has been shown in charts with trend lines without constants. Further, the Compounded Annual Growth Rate ( CAGR) has been calculated using log-linear regression.
Findings: The private sector is in business to earn profits, while the public sector is liberal in remitting the claims. Private-sector businesses earn more premiums than the public sector. However, the private sector’s incurred claims are comparatively much less than the public sector’s. The private sector is increasing business, but public sector growth is falling. The difference between year-on-year net premiums and incurred claims of the public sector is decreasing at 6.95%, but the same is increasing in the private sector at 19.63%. However, it cannot be generalised that the private sector is taking over the public sector business. The public is playing its social responsibility with accountability. However, the private sector aims to earn more earnings.
Revival of Khadi Industry in Assam: Adversities and Challenges - A Study
Authors: Deb Dr. Sukamal 
Published: March 2023

Gandhiji in his article published in the Young India, entitled Lovely Assam said, “Every woman of Assam is a born weaver. No Assamese girl who does not weave can expect to become a wife. And she weaves fairy tales in cloth. Some of the old patterns were of matchless beauty. And as I saw these beautiful patterns, I could not help shedding a silent tear over India's past glory and her lost work”.
Although Assam is our Universe of Study, Khadi is made all over India and beyond like Bangladesh and Pakistan, which signifies a common thread of unity in these countries.
In the post independent era, Government intervened to develop Khadi. But in course of seven decades this household industry in Assam has gone through many ups and downs. Yet, it sustained itself because of its inherent strength. Khadi is an activity with women monopoly. Although every house of Assam has weavers there are only 7415 registered Khadi artisans who are working with NGOs, called Khadi Institutions that receive Government of India supports.
The industry has been finding it hard to absorb the jerk of Direct Benefit Transfer regime. The Paper makes an attempt to analyse the situation mostly based on primary data sources. It appears the production vis-à-vis wages that artisans earn are poor which do not help much to their social mobility still these women for decades working on old primitive looms and tools.
Yet Khadi, the hand-spun and hand-woven natural fabric, can outlive commercially with supportive polices.
The impact of social media on the behaviour and values of university youth in the Sultanate of Oman
Authors: الحضرمي د. أحمد بن سعيد بن ناصر , السناني د. محمد بن خليفة , الصقري د. محمد خلفان 
Published: March 2023

The study aimed to identify the impact of social media on the behaviour and values of university youth in the Sultanate of Oman with a field study on Al Sharqiya University. Third, the study reached the following results: There is a wide impact of social media on the behaviours of students at A'Sharqiyah University, as these effects tended to the negative side more than the positive in general, and the effects were in the following aspects: increasing students’ isolation, and staying up all night due to integration with some programs, and the effect was also on emotion to a high degree, while the effects of social media on the values of university students tended to be positive, there are several values that interacted positively, including: expanding social relations, the recipe for cooperation and helping others, and empathy greatly with others. The study also confirmed the absence of significant differences. A statistic at the level of (0.05) in the impact of social media on the axes of values and behaviours attributed to the school year. The study recommends intensifying legal and self-censorship and spreading network culture, whether through various programs or lectures.
Finger Necrosis After Cutaneous Wart Intralesional Injection with Candida albicans Antigen
Authors: Graham Jack G. , Tosti Rick 
Published: March 2023

Case:
A 25-year-old man presented 18 hours after Candida albicans antigen injection into a left index finger cutaneous wart by his dermatologist. He experienced a rapid-onset inflammatory response, which was indistinguishable from gangrenous infection. Urgent incision and drainage was performed; however, no purulent collection was noted and no organism isolated. At 1-year follow-up, he made a full recovery.

Conclusion:
Intralesional C. albicans antigen injection in digital cutaneous warts may cause an exaggerated immune response resulting in partial necrosis of the finger pulp. The clinical presentation may be difficult to distinguish from coexisting infection, but in some cases, observation may be an appropriate course of action.