bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Teacher's Agency and the Cooperation With Entrepreneurs in Entrepreneurship Education
Authors: Kolho Piia , Raappana Anu , Joensuu-Salo Sanna , Pihkala Timo 
Published: September 2023

Purpose: Vocational education and training (VET) in Finland takes place more and more at workplaces. Hence, the teachers' cooperation with companies has become important. Little research has been done on the teacher's activities in business cooperation and the factors affecting business cooperation. The teacher's decisions and choices are made possible through the teacher's autonomy and agency. The teacher's agency is understood as a capacity to utilise autonomy. In this study, the teacher's agency is reflected in their activity in developing entrepreneurial learning environments and activity in developing regional entrepreneurship education (EE). The study was conducted among Finnish VET teachers. In Finland EE is understood in its broad sense and the teacher is in a significant position choosing where, how and with whom they implement EE. The main research question in this article is: How does the VET teacher's agency in EE affect their cooperation with entrepreneurs? Methods: The data consists of 933 vocational teachers' responses. An open online survey tailored for teachers was used in the data collection (Measurement Tool for Entrepreneurship Education). Ordinal regression analysis has been used to analyse the data.Results: The teacher's agency is a significant factor explaining his/her level of cooperation with entrepreneurs. The results show that the teacher's activity, desire, and ability to express agency, strengthens the use of companies in teaching. Surprisingly, the teacher's personal entrepreneurial background and the number of companies in the area do not act as explanatory factors for entrepreneurs' cooperation. The study makes several suggestions on teachers' perceptions of the factors explaining and creating agency as an entrepreneurship educator. Conclusions: In Finland, teachers' autonomy is high. Teachers have the freedom to utilise their agency in many ways. They can, for example, make their own decisions and renew their teaching in many ways if they are willing and encouraged to do so. It seems like the question is more about management and teacher identity. The teacher's agency should be strengthened, and the teacher should be given the option to act more freely. Furthermore, the teacher's autonomy is not enough; agency is also needed.
H2O and temperature measurements in propagating hydrogen/oxygen flames using a broadband swept-wavelength ECQCL
Authors: Phillips Mark C. , Butler Austin , Glumac Nick G. , DeMagistris Michael C. , Ruesch Morgan , Zambon Andrea C. , Sinha Neeraj 
Published: September 2023

We present experimental results using a swept-wavelength external
cavity quantum cascade laser (swept-ECQCL) diagnostic to measure
broadband absorption spectra over a range of 920−1180cm−1 (8.47–10.87 µm) with
2 ms temporal resolution in premixed hydrogen/oxygen flames
propagating inside an enclosed chamber. Broadband spectral fits are
used to determine time-resolved temperatures and column densities of H2O produced during combustion. Modeling
of the flowfield within the test chamber under both equilibrium
conditions and using a 1D freely propagating flame model is compared
with the experiment in terms of temporal dynamics, temperatures, and H2O column density. Outputs from the
numerical models were used to simulate radiative transport through an
inhomogeneous combustion region and evaluate the performance of the
spectral fitting model. Simulations show that probing hot-band H2O transitions in the high-temperature
combustion regions minimizes errors due to spatial inhomogeneity. Good
agreement is found between the experimental and modeling results
considering experimental uncertainties and model assumptions.
Exploring tumor-normal cross-talk with TranNet: Role of the environment in tumor progression
Authors: Amgalan Bayarbaatar , Day Chi-Ping , Przytycka Teresa M. 
Published: September 2023

There is a growing awareness that tumor-adjacent normal tissues used as control samples in cancer studies do not represent fully healthy tissues. Instead, they are intermediates between healthy tissues and tumors. The factors that contribute to the deviation of such control samples from healthy state include exposure to the tumor-promoting factors, tumor-related immune response, and other aspects of tumor microenvironment. Characterizing the relation between gene expression of tumor-adjacent control samples and tumors is fundamental for understanding roles of microenvironment in tumor initiation and progression, as well as for identification of diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for cancers.To address the demand, we developed and validated TranNet, a computational approach that utilizes gene expression in matched control and tumor samples to study the relation between their gene expression profiles. TranNet infers a sparse weighted bipartite graph from gene expression profiles of matched control samples to tumors. The results allow us to identify predictors (potential regulators) of this transition. To our knowledge, TranNet is the first computational method to infer such dependencies.We applied TranNet to the data of several cancer types and their matched control samples from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). Many predictors identified by TranNet are genes associated with regulation by the tumor microenvironment as they are enriched in G-protein coupled receptor signaling, cell-to-cell communication, immune processes, and cell adhesion. Correspondingly, targets of inferred predictors are enriched in pathways related to tissue remodelling (including the epithelial-mesenchymal Transition (EMT)), immune response, and cell proliferation. This implies that the predictors are markers and potential stromal facilitators of tumor progression. Our results provide new insights into the relationships between tumor adjacent control sample, tumor and the tumor environment. Moreover, the set of predictors identified by TranNet will provide a valuable resource for future investigations.
The associations of income and Black-White racial segregation with HIV outcomes among adults aged ≥18 years—United States and Puerto Rico, 2019
Authors: Gant Zanetta , Dailey André , Hu Xiaohong , Song Wei , Beer Linda , Johnson Lyons Shacara , Denson Damian J. , Satcher Johnson Anna 
Published: September 2023

Objective(s)
To examine associations between Index of Concentration at the Extremes (ICE) measures for economic and racial segregation and HIV outcomes in the United States (U.S.) and Puerto Rico.

Methods
County-level HIV testing data from CDC’s National HIV Prevention Program Monitoring and Evaluation and census tract-level HIV diagnoses, linkage to HIV medical care, and viral suppression data from the National HIV Surveillance System were used. Three ICE measures of spatial polarization were obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey: ICEincome (income segregation), ICErace (Black-White racial segregation), and ICEincome+race (Black-White racialized economic segregation). Rate ratios (RRs) for HIV diagnoses and prevalence ratios (PRs) for HIV testing, linkage to care within 1 month of diagnosis, and viral suppression within 6 months of diagnosis were estimated with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) to examine changes across ICE quintiles using the most privileged communities (Quintile 5, Q5) as the reference group.

Results
PRs and RRs showed a higher likelihood of testing and adverse HIV outcomes among persons residing in Q1 (least privileged) communities compared with Q5 (most privileged) across ICE measures. For HIV testing percentages and diagnosis rates, across quintiles, PRs and RRs were consistently greatest for ICErace. For linkage to care and viral suppression, PRs were consistently lower for ICEincome+race.

Conclusions
We found that poor HIV outcomes and disparities were associated with income, racial, and economic segregation as measured by ICE. These ICE measures contribute to poor HIV outcomes and disparities by unfairly concentrating certain groups (i.e., Black persons) in highly segregated and deprived communities that experience a lack of access to quality, affordable health care. Expanded efforts are needed to address the social/economic barriers that impede access to HIV care among Black persons. Increased partnerships between government agencies and the private sector are needed to change policies that promote and sustain racial and income segregation.
Positive periodic solutions for discrete time-delay hematopoiesis model with impulses
Authors: Yan Yan 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
The present article is devoted to the positive periodic solution for impulsive discrete hematopoiesis model. This model is described by a first-order nonlinear difference equation with multiple delays and impulses. The existence result is obtained by applying the Krasnosel’skii fixed point theorem. A sufficient condition that guarantees that there is at least one positive periodic solution is established. Moreover, illustrative example and numerical simulation analysis are provided to show the existence of positive periodic solutions and the effect of impulses on positive periodic solutions.
Seitenwechsler im Zentralbankwesen – Karrieren im Beziehungsdreieck von Finanzwelt, Wissenschaft und Politik (1948 bis 1970)
Authors: Marx Christian 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
The article examines the careers of German central bankers and the phenomenon of the revolving door in the first two postwar decades. It focuses on the personnel changes between central banking and politics resp. private banking and asks for the social structure of German central bankers, their training paths and changes in comparison to the Reichsbank era. Finally, the impact of recruitment practices on central bank policy will be outlined. The paper is based on the thesis that party-political orientation became significant for the rise of the presidents of the land central banks (Landeszentralbankpräsidenten) after 1945 and that relations to private banking were primarily evident in training, whereas such aspects were of secondary importance for central bank monetary policy.
Thigh muscle fat fraction is independently associated with impaired glucose metabolism in individuals with obesity
Authors: Lu Xiaobing , Yue Jiang , Liu Qianjing , He Shengyun , Dong Ying , Zhang Ming , Qi Yicheng , Yang Minglan , Zhang Wang , Xu Hua , Lu Qing , Ma Jing 
Published: September 2023

Background
The aim of this study was to address the intramuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) accumulation in the lower extremities and further detect the relationship between adipose tissue (AT) distribution in the muscle and glucose metabolism in subjects with obesity.

Methods
We conducted a cross-sectional study in 120 Chinese obese adults (80 male and 40 female) with BMI ≥ 28 kg/m2. MRI was applied to access the IMAT content in lower extremities. The oral glucose tolerance test was used to evaluate the glucose metabolism and insulin secretion in all individuals. The correlations between glucose metabolism and the fat content of the lower extremities were further assessed.

Results
Among 120 included subjects, 54 were classified as subjects with normal glucose tolerance (NGT) and 66 with impaired glucose regulation (IGR). We presented that those with IGR had higher fat accumulation in semitendinosus, adductor magnus, gracilis and sartorius than those with NGT (all P < 0.05). In sex-specific analyses, females have higher IMAT in adductor magnus than males (P < 0.001). Males with IGR had higher fat fraction of semitendinosus and sartorius than those with NGT (P = 0.020, P = 0.014, respectively). Logistic regression analyses revealed that IMAT content in semitendinosus was the independent factor of IGR in individuals with obesity after adjustment for age, gender, triglycerides, creatinine and albumin (odds ratio: 1.13, 95% CI: 1.02–1.26, P = 0.024).

Conclusions
Increased adipose tissue accumulation in thigh muscles was associated with glucose dysregulation in patients with obesity. IMAT content in semitendinosus may serve as a possible risk factor for impaired glucose metabolism.
Holocene sedimentary facies in the incised valley of Ma River Delta, Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Minh Quang , Vu Van Ha , Nguyen Thi Min , Ngo Thi Dao , Nguyen Thi Thu Cuc , Dang Minh Tuan , Dang Xuan Tung , Tran Thi Man , Nguyen Thi Thao 
Published: September 2023

Holocene sediment facies in the incised valley of the Ma River Delta were clarified by using analysis of LKTH6 core (30 m depth) such as sedimentary structure analysis, grain-sized, micro-paleontological (foraminifera, spore and pollen, and diatom), clay minerals characteristics, and Radiocarbon dating (14C). Ten sedimentary facies were identified, including (1) flood plain silty clay facies, (2) Salt marsh clayey silt facies, (3) Tidal flat sandy silty clay facies, (4) Tidal creek and tidal branch silty clayey sand facies, (5) Bay silty clay facies, (6) Prodelta silty clay facies, (7) Delta front silty sand facies, (8) Mouth bar sand facies, (9) Point bar silty sand faces, and (10) Alluvial plain silty clay facies.
The sea level change after the last glacial was recorded by sediment facies and radiocarbon dating (14C). It showed that the Thanh Hoa coastal area drowned around 9500 yr. B.P. by transgression. At 9200 yr. B.P. initial marine flooding surface, tidal flats were formed in the coastal estuary area. During the period of 9200 -8300 yr. B.P., due to rapid sea level rise, the study area became an estuarine around 7600 yr. B.P., the sea level rose slowly, leading to the sea level rise rate being smaller than the sedimentary accumulation rate, and the delta was formed.
Dynamics of the incidence of non-melanoma malignant neoplasms in the Republic of Uzbekistan for the 2018–2022
Authors: Polatova D. Sh. , Ibragimova D. А. , Madaminov А. Yu. , Davletov R. R. , Savkin А. V. , Karimova N. M. , Nurjabov А. I. , Аsamedinov N. K. , Xamidullaeva O. O. 
Published: September 2023

Introduction. Non-melanoma skin cancers (NMNCs) are the most common human malignancies and have been on the rise for many years. These tumors is a large heterogeneous group that most often occurs in people over 65 years of age, which is a minority of the population of Uzbekistan. Which means that the calculation of standardized indicators allows us to reveal the true picture of the incidence, adjusted for the age limit.Aim. To study and analyze the incidence rates of non-melanoma malignant skin tumors at the national level.Materials and methods. We conducted a retrospective search in the cancer registry databases for the period from 2018 to 2022 at Republican Specialized Scientific and Practical Medical Center of Oncology and Radiology using International Statistical Classification of Diseases (ICD) 10th revision codes C44.0–C44.9. The study included all initially identified patients aged 18 years and older with a histopathologically confirmed diagnosis of basal or squamous cell carcinoma. All patients were divided into 5-year age intervals to calculate standardized indicators according to the world standard.Results. In total, 4986 cases of NMNCs were detected in Uzbekistan for the period 2018-2022. The results of the analysis of the study showed that the standardized incidence rates were higher than the intensive rates in all years for 2018–2022. From 2018 to 2020, the standardized incidence rate of NMNCs decreased by 33 %. In 2022, it was 3.8 (which is 15 % lower than in 2018). Standardized incidence rates in patients under the age of 40 increased by 50 % from 2018 to 2022, which may indicate a younger incidence of NMNCs.Conclusion. Studying and understanding current epidemiological trends in NMLCs is critical to achieving early and adequate control of these common skin cancers. Effective strategies for primary prevention and screening of skin cancer need to be developed to reduce morbidity and mortality from NMNCs.
Awareness, knowledge and attitude towards CPR, BLS training among general population in Chennai – A cross sectional survey
Authors: KG Madhumithra , AI Raj , R Simrutha , R Manikandhan , L Jayanthi , Visweswaran Anandhi 
Published: September 2023

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death globally. The likelihood of survival is doubled when basic life support procedures are performed immediately. As a result, the purpose of this study was to assess public awareness, understanding, and attitude towards basic life support and CPR in Chennai population.The study was done among general population in Chennai, India, utilising a printed questionnaire with 15 questions each. A pilot study was conducted among 40 individuals in Chennai city. Power analysis was performed to calculate the sample size by using Open Epi, Version 3, open – source calculator – SSPropor The data was analysed using descriptive statistics. 1200 individuals participated in the survey. Of the final population (n =1200) majority of people are unaware about the significance of basic life support and CPR. From this survey we could able to find the positive attitude of public towards learning the CPR. The most important concern about performing CPR was making a mistake and legal issues. Noteworthy is the positive attitude towards learning CPR & BLS courses among common public, which provides a solid foundation for improving CPR training implementation. However, the majority of youngsters reported a lack of training opportunities, emphasising the need for more aggressive implementation.
Analyzing customer satisfaction and loyalty in packaging industry in Rajkot district
Authors: Zala Nehaliba 
Published: September 2023

The printing and laminating manufacturing industry in growing rapidly in India. The domestic demand for printed and laminated products is increasing which increase the manufacturing of printing and laminating machines. So it becomes very mandatory to know is the customers satisfied with the product and showing loyalty towards the company. Therefore this research mainly focus on satisfaction and loyalty of customers in packaging industry. Packaging industry include the printing and lamination machinary manufacturing industries. For this research descriptive research methodology is used. Sampling technique used is Convenience (non-random sampling) sampling with sample size of 100 out of all the customers of packaging industry. Data is collected from customers through questionnaire and analysis is done. For statistical analysis Chi square test and Kruskal Wallis test is used. There is applicability of Conceptual Research model which shows that customer service quality and product quality influence the customer satisfaction and customer satisfaction influence the customer loyalty.This research conclude that 16% customers are elatedly satisfied and 54% customers are highly loyal. Customers are satisfied with the service quality and product quality provided by the packaging industry.
The efficacy of antihypertensive therapy according to the results of the CONSONANCE program: is achieving the target blood pressure level the sole criterion?
Authors: Lopatin Yu. M. , Nedogoda S. V. , Galyavich A. S. , Kashtalap V. V. , Nechaeva G. I. , Lyamina N. P. , Nedoshivin A. O. , Ratova L. G. , Shaposhnik I. I. , Konradi A. O. 
Published: September 2023

Objective. This study aims to assess the efficacy of single-pill combination ramipril/indapamide (Konsilar-D 24) in patients with grade 1 and 2 hypertension who did not achieve blood pressure (BP) control through previous therapy or did not receive antihypertensive treatment in routine clinical practice. The assessment is based on home BP monitoring (HBPM), long-term BP variability, and quality of life according to the visual analog scale (VAS) EuroQol. Design and methods. A multicenter open observational program involved 358 CONSONANCE program patients who provided home BP monitoring (HBPM) data and self-monitoring diaries for all visits. Among them, 326 patients (91,1 %) evaluated their well-being using VAS at each visit. The program protocol was approved by the independent ethics committee of the Almazov National Medical Research Centre (protocol № 200219 от 11.02.2019). All participants provided written informed consent before inclusion. Clinical BP changes were evaluated at baseline, 0,5, 1, 3 and 6 months into treatment. Patients measured their BP daily for the initial 2 weeks and then at least 3 times a week. The average of two consecutive measurements represented each reading. The effectiveness criterion for HBPM was achieving an average BP < 135/85 mm Hg. Visit-to-visit BP variability was assessed using standard deviation (SD). Patients self-assessed their quality of life by the VAS EuroQol scale from 1 to 100 points. Statistical analysis was performed with the use of Statistica 10. Quantitative variables were presented as means and standard deviations, and their changes were evaluated using paired Student’s t-test. Qualitative features were compared using McNemar’s test with Yates’ continuity correction. A p-value < 0,05 denoted statistical significance. Results. After 2 weeks of treatment, 268 (74,9 %) patients achieved clinical BP < 140/90 mm Hg, the number increased up to 356 (99,4 %) after 6 months. For home BP, 271 (75,7 %) and 326 (91,1 %) patients reached the target after 2 weeks and after 6 months, respectively. Visit-to-visit BP variability, while on unchanged antihypertensive therapy, was 4,1 ± 2,3 / 2,5 ± 1,1 mm Hg for clinical BP and 4,5 ± 3,5 / 2,8 ± 1,9 mm Hg for home BP. The initial VAS score was 54,7 ± 19,1 points, increasing to 86,6 ± 6,1 points after 6 months of treatment (a change of 31,9 ± 18,5 points; p < 0,0001). Conclusions. Optimizing antihypertensive therapy with the single-pill combination ramipril/indapamide (Consilar D 24) effectively reduces both clinical and home BP, leading to the swift achievement of the target BP level for most patients with previously uncontrolled arterial hypertension. Treatment with this single-pill combination also reduces visit-to-visit BP variability and enhances patients’ quality of life in real clinical settings.