bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Podmioty gospodarcze wytwarzające energię odnawialną w województwie zachodniopomorskim
Authors: Błażejowska Małgorzata 
Published: July 2023

W artykule dokonano analizy prawnych form podmiotów posiadających koncesję na wytwarzanie energii elektrycznej na przykładzie woj. zachodniopomorskiego na podstawie danych Urzędu Regulacji Energetyki, Krajowego Rejestru Sądowego i Centralnej Ewidencji i Informacji o Działalności Gospodarczej. Opracowanie zawiera zwięzłą charakterystykę oraz przedstawia wady i zalety poszczególnych rodzajów działalności. W woj. zachodniopomorskim dominują elektrownie wodne (46%), których właścicielami są głównie osoby fizyczne prowadzące działalność gospodarczą i spółki cywilne. Podmioty te stanowią łącznie aż 62% przedsiębiorstw koncesjonowanych. Jednakże na skutek obecnego ustawodawstwa ich rozwój jest zahamowany. W ostatnich latach powstają głównie spółki z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością – samorządowe lub z udziałem kapitału zagranicznego prowadzące elektrownie wiatrowe lub biogazowe.
Effect of nano-silica extracted from two different plant sources on survival and development of Phthorimaea opercullela (Zeller) larvae
Authors: Idris I. , Naddaf M. , Harmalani H. , Alshater R. , Alsafadi R. 
Published: July 2023

Summary
The study examined the effect of nano-silica extracted from two different plant sources on the survival and development of the potato tuber moth, Phthorimaea opercullela. The silica powder was derived from two different agricultural byproducts, olive stones and corncobs. Characterization by X-ray diffraction revealed that the extracted powder has an amorphous silica phase. The nitrogen adsorption-desorption measurements revealed that both extracted and treated silica have mesoporous structure, with a specific surface area of around 300 m2/g and 270 m2/g for the silica derived from olive stones and corncobs, respectively. The silica nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) prepared from the silica derived from olive stοnes showed higher larvae mortality, pupae weight, and larval and pupal developmental time, compared to the silica derived from corncombs. The results show that the nano-silica derived from agriculture byproducts can be as effective as the synthetic insecticide (deltamethrin) utilized in control of the potato tuber moth, with lower environmental impact in terms of preventing pesticide residue accumulation. In addition, the efficiency of SiO2 NPs applications depends on the source of the silica nanoparticles and the applied concentration to achieve the optimum results for the pest control.
ANALYSIS OF FACTORS AFFECTING DETECTability OF DEFECTS IN Railroad RAILS under ULTRASONIC TESTING
Authors: Бобров А.Л. , Гончаров К.И. 
Published: July 2023

Надежность эксплуатации железнодорожного пути зависит от технического состояния рельсового полотна, которое, в свою очередь, подвергается периодическому контролю неразрушающему контролю, в котором ультразвуковые методы играют решающую роль. Работа посвящена исследованию температурного фактора на изменение основных параметров ультразвукового контроля рельсов, находящихся в эксплуатации. В статье приведены результаты теоретических и экспериментальных исследований изменений чувствительности каналов контроля рельсов наклонными преобразователями, связанных с изменением температурного фактора и колебаний угла ввода ультразвуковой волны при реализации типовых схем контроля. Контроль проводили ультразвуковым дефектоскопом и набором наклонных преобразователей с углами ввода 50…70°. Приведена методика проведения исследований и основные результаты, которые показывают, что на чувствительность контроля влияет температура, которая как погодный фактор может, таким образом, приводить к появлению ошибок первого и второго рода. Кроме того, исследована чувствительность к реальным дефектам рельсов – усталостным трещинам. По результатам исследований установлено, что при проведении ультразвукового контроля необходимо корректировать чувствительность контроля в зависимости от погодных условий, а также использовать гибкий механизм анализа результатов и повторного контроля.The reliability of railway depends on the technical condition of the rail bed, which, in turn, is subjected to periodic control of non-destructive testing. Ultrasonic methods control has importance for railway traffic safety. This work is devoted to the study of the temperature factor on the change in the main parameters of the ultrasonic testing of railroad rails. The article presents the experimental results of changes in the sensitivity of the channels for monitoring rails by inclined probes, associated with a change in the temperature factor and fluctuations in the angle of probe of an ultrasonic wave during the implementation of typical control schemes. The control was carried out with an ultrasonic flaw detector and a set of inclined with angle probes in the range 50…70°. In article presented methodology and the main results, which show that the sensitivity of control is affected by temperature. It’s connected with weather factor, can thus lead to errors of the first and second kind. In addition, the sensitivity to real rail defects - fatigue cracks. The main result of the research is that during ultrasonic testing, it is necessary to adjust the sensitivity of the control depending on weather conditions and as well as use a flexible mechanism for analyzing the results and re-control.
ОПТИМІЗАЦІЯ АДАПТИВНИХ РАДІОСИСТЕМ ІЗ ВИКОРИСТАННЯМ АЛГОРИТМІВ ШІ та MН
Authors: ВАСИЛЬКІВСЬКИЙ Микола , НІКІТОВИЧ Діана , ГРАБЧАК Назарій , ЯКУБІВСЬКА Наталя 
Published: July 2023

Досліджено мережі 6G із більш гнучким розподіленням спектру за рахунок використання не тільки спектру, але й часу та інших мережевих ресурсів. Це може бути досягнуто за допомогою нових технологій, таких як програмована метаповерхня і мережеве управління ресурсами (NRM). Розглянуто особливості забезпечення більш гнучкого розподілу спектру у 6G за рахунок використання методів неортогонального частотного розміщення (NFT), які дозволяють кільком користувачам використовувати один і той же канал без взаємних перешкод. Визначено можливість використання інших технологій, таких як когнітивне радіо, що дозволяє мережі динамічно реагувати на зміни у середовищі і адаптуватися до потреб користувачів.
Розглянуто особливості розподілу мережі на сегменти, який став важливим елементом системи 5G для підтримки різних викликів мережевого трафіку та забезпечення різних рівнів сервісу для різних користувачів. Проте, системи 6G зосередяться на ще більш гнучкому та ефективному розподілі мережі на сегменти, з використанням технологій віртуалізації та контейнерів. Досліджено ефективне використання ресурсів мережі, більш точне розподілення трафіку та забезпечення кращого рівня сервісу для кожного користувача, незалежно від його місцезнаходження із застосуванням технології віртуалізації, яка дозволить забезпечити більш простий та швидкий доступ до мережевих ресурсів та забезпечить швидку та ефективну реакцію на змінні вимоги користувачів.
Визначено, що інтегрування між наземними та стільниковими мережами дійсно може підвищити цінність мереж 6G за рахунок створення більш гнучкої та ефективної мережевої інфраструктури, що зможе забезпечувати широкий спектр послуг і додаткові можливості для мобільних користувачів. Наземні мережі зазвичай використовуються для передачі великих обсягів даних та надання послуг з низькою затримкою. Стільникові мережі, з іншого боку, забезпечують мобільність та широкий охоплюють районів. Інтеграція цих мереж може дозволити використовувати переваги обох мереж, забезпечуючи високу пропускну здатність та низьку затримку, а також мобільність та широке охоплення зони покриття. Обгрунтовано, що інтеграція мереж може забезпечити більш ефективне використання ресурсів мережі, зокрема краще використання різних радіочастотних діапазонів та зниження витрат на інфраструктуру, підтримку мережі та обслуговування користувачів.
Insulinoma in pediatric tuberous sclerosis complex: a case report
Authors: Librandi Katia , Grimaldi Serena , Catalano Silvia , Moro Francesco , Vallero Stefano Gabriele , Spada Marco , Porta Francesco 
Published: July 2023

BackgroundTuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare multisystemic disorder. This genetically determined disease is characterized by highly variable clinical expression, including epilepsy as a common feature. Seizures can also occur as a manifestation of symptomatic hypoglycemia. The latter could be caused by an insulinoma, whose association to TSC has already been debated. In TSC-associated tumors, dysregulation of the mTOR pathway is believed to be present, leading to significant impacts on cellular metabolism, growht, and proliferation. To date, the association between TSC and insulinoma has been reported in 11 adults. Here, we present the first case of a pediatric patient with TSC diagnosed with an insulinoma and review the existing literature on this topic.Case presentationA 11-year-old female with TSC presented with seizures unresponsive to standard therapy. Further investigation revealed that these seizures were caused by hypoglycemia. Subsequent evaluation led to the diagnosis of a pancreatic insulinoma, which was surgically removed. Following the procedure, the patient was free from seizures.ConclusionsIn individuals with TSC, the recurrence of epileptiform episodes throughout their lifetime, especially if previously well controlled with antiepileptic therapy, should raise suspicion for hypoglycemic events. These events may potentially be associated with the presence of an insulinoma. Further research and increased awareness are necessary to gain a better understanding of the association between TSC and insulinomas, and to guide clinical management strategies.
Implementasi Digital Marketing untuk Pemberdayaan Industri Kreatif Jemaat Gereja Toraja di Lembang Ma’dong, Kecamatan Dende’ Piongan, Toraja Utara
Authors: Serdianus Serdianus , Toding Novita 
Published: July 2023

Abstract: The community's creative industry in the form of handicrafts is often unable to compete with outside products. This is due to the lack of utilization of digital media in marketing. The purpose of this research is to apply digital marketing in improving the creative industry of the community in Lembang Ma'dong. The research approach used in this study is qualitative through the application of digital marketing to increase promotion and sales of ampa'. Data collection techniques are observation and interview. Data analysis refers to the theory of Miles and Huberman which includes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. SWOT analysis was also used to analyze the achievements in implementing digital marketing for ampa' handicrafts. The results showed that there was a significant increase in sales of ampa' handicrafts by congregational members of Gereja Toraja in Lembang Ma'dong. In conclution, digital marketing has become a way to empower the congregation economy in Lembang Ma’dong specifically in selling their handicrafts.
Keywords: ampa’, church, congregation, empower, Ma’dong, mats, marketing, society.
Abstrak: Industri kreatif masyarakat berupa kerajinan tangan seringkali kalah bersaing dengan produk-produk luar. Hal ini disebabkan kurangnya pemanfaatan media digital dalam pemasaran. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menerapkan digital marketing dalam meningkatkan industri kreatif masyarakat khususnya anggota gereja Toraja di Lembang Ma’dong. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif melalui penerapan digital marketing untuk meningkatkan promosi dan penjualan ampa’. Teknik pengumpulan data adalah observasi dan wawancara. Analisis data mengacu pada teori Miles dan Huberman yang mencakup reduksi data, displai data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Analisis SWOT juga digunakan untuk menganalisis pencapaian dalam penerapan digital marketing bagi kerajinan tangan ampa’. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada peningkatan signifikan dalam penjualan kerajinan tangan pengrajin ampa’ khususnya anggota jemaat gereja Toraja di Lembang Ma’dong. Dengan demikian, digital marketing telah menjadi salah satu cara untuk pemberdayaan jemaat di Lembang Ma’dong, secara khusus dalam memasarkan hasil kerajinan tangan mereka.
Kata Kunci: ampa’, gereja, jemaat, Ma’dong, pemasaran, pemberdayaan, tikar.
Transplantation of fibrin-thrombin encapsulated human induced neural stem cells promotes functional recovery of spinal cord injury rats through modulation of the microenvironment
Authors: Liu Sumei , Liu Baoguo , Li Qian , Zheng Tianqi , Liu Bochao , Li Mo , Chen Zhiguo 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

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Recent studies have mostly focused on engraftment of cells at the lesioned spinal cord, with the expectation that differentiated neurons facilitate recovery. Only a few studies have attempted to use transplanted cells and/or biomaterials as major modulators of the spinal cord injury microenvironment. Here, we aimed to investigate the role of microenvironment modulation by cell graft on functional recovery after spinal cord injury. Induced neural stem cells reprogrammed from human peripheral blood mononuclear cells, and/or thrombin plus fibrinogen, were transplanted into the lesion site of an immunosuppressed rat spinal cord injury model. Basso, Beattie and Bresnahan score, electrophysiological function, and immunofluorescence/histological analyses showed that transplantation facilitates motor and electrophysiological function, reduces lesion volume, and promotes axonal neurofilament expression at the lesion core. Examination of the graft and niche components revealed that although the graft only survived for a relatively short period (up to 15 days), it still had a crucial impact on the microenvironment. Altogether, induced neural stem cells and human fibrin reduced the number of infiltrated immune cells, biased microglia towards a regenerative M2 phenotype, and changed the cytokine expression profile at the lesion site. Graft-induced changes of the microenvironment during the acute and subacute stages might have disrupted the inflammatory cascade chain reactions, which may have exerted a long-term impact on the functional recovery of spinal cord injury rats.
Can a diagnosis of Leiomyosarcoma soft palate be missed in the era of commoner oral carcinomas? - Rare case report and review of literature
Authors: Kumar Naina , Gothwal Ravindra Singh , Lakhera Kamal Kishore , Chatterjee Aishwarya , Singh Suresh , Sharma Raj Govind , Patel Pinakin 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT
Leiomyosarcomas (LMSs) of the head and neck are an extremely rare entity. Of all smooth muscle tumors, 4%–10% occur in the head and neck and only 0.06% in the oral cavity. Because of its infrequency, it has been associated with both delayed diagnosis and misdiagnosis. Here, we report the clinicopathological findings of a case of primary LMS of the soft palate in a 42-year-old male patient with an emphasis on the judicious use of ancillary diagnostic modalities to arrive at a definitive diagnosis. Intraorally, LMSs present as painless, lobulated, fixed masses of the submucosal tissues in middle-aged or older individuals. The treatment modalities and lymph nodal dissection criteria are dissimilar to more common oral carcinomas. Hence, definitive diagnosis is necessary.
The clinical impacts of lymphocyte-to-C-reactive protein ratio for esophageal cancer patients who receive curative treatment
Authors: Aoyama Toru , Nagasawa Shinnosuke , Nakazono Masato , Segami Kenki , Tamagawa Hiroshi , Tamagawa Ayako , Hara Kentaro , Oshima Takashi , Yukawa Norio , Masuda Munetaka , Rino Yasushi 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
We investigated the impact of the lymphocyte-to-C-reactive protein ratio (LCR) on esophageal cancer survival and recurrence after curative treatment.

Patients and Methods:
This study included 89 patients who underwent curative surgery followed by adjuvant treatment for esophageal cancer between 2008 and 2018. The risk factors for overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS) were identified.

Results:
LCR of 12,177 was regarded to be the optimal critical point of classification considering the 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year survival rates. The OS rates at 3 and 5 years after surgery were 33.2% and 29.9% in the LCR low group, respectively, and 74.0% and 60.9% in the LCR high group, which amounted to a statistically significant difference (P = 0.001). The RFS rates at 3 and 5 years after surgery were 25.3% and 21.7% in the LCR low group, respectively, and 52.1% and 47.4% in the LCR high group, which amounted to a statistically significant difference (P = 0.001). A multivariate analysis demonstrated that the LCR was a significant independent risk factor for both the OS and RFS.

Conclusion:
LCR was a risk factor for survival in patients who underwent curative treatment for esophageal cancer. It is necessary to develop the effective plan of the perioperative care and the surgical strategy according to the LCR.
Predictors of cardiac dose sparing in deep inspiratory breath-hold technique for radiation of left breast cancer patients
Authors: Nagpal Puneet , Pruthi Deep Shankar , Shanmugam Prabakar , Pandey Manish Bhushan , Singh Harpreet 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:
Radiation therapy to left breast cancer patients results in significant exposure to heart resulting in long-term cardiac morbidity. This exposure can be reduced by performing deep inspiratory breath-hold (DIBH) technique, however, patient selection criteria or predictive parameters are not routinely used which can identify patients who will have significant benefit with this technique. This study intends to find and use these predictive parameters measured on free-breathing (FB) simulation scan which can help to select such patients so as to develop our institutional protocol.

Methods:
A total of 35 patients of left breast cancer postsurgery were recruited in the study. All patients underwent 2–3 sessions of DIBH coaching followed by planning computed tomography scan in both FB phase and DIBH phase. Various anatomical parameters such as cardiac contact distance parasagittal (CCDps), CCD axial, heart–chest distance (HCD), and D were measured on FB scan and were correlated with a mean heart dose achieved in DIBH scan.

Results:
Dose to normal structures, namely heart and lung, was drastically reduced for DIBH scan over FB scan. V5, V10, and V20 of heart also followed a similar reduction. The mean dose to heart in FB scan was 5.34 Gy, while in DIBH scan, it was 2.79 Gy which was statistically significant. Among all the parameters measured, CCDps and D had a statistically significant positive correlation with the mean heart dose in DIBH phase while HCD had a negative correlation which was statistically significant.

Conclusion:
Cardiac parameters on FB scan such as CCDps, HCD, and D predict the patients with usual cardiac risk who will benefit most with DIBH techniques setting an arbitrarily cutoff value.
Effects of physical exercise on rehabilitation of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy
Authors: Malik Yusuf , Sen Jayeeta , Mishra Anand , Bhandari Virendra 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
According to the World Health Organization and American Cancer Society, cancer survivors should involve in mild-to-moderate intensity exercises and consume vegetarian diet. These lifestyle alterations show improvement in cancer recurrence, risk reduction, and quality of life (QOL).

Objective:
The purpose of this study was to study the effect of physical activity on health/behavioural changes among adult cancer survivors.

Materials and Methods:
The study is randomized controlled trial which included 100 patients (Group A – Exercise group – 50 patients and Group B – Control group – 50 patients). Assessment of cardiopulmonary fitness, endurance, and QOL was done.

Results:
Significant improvement in pulse rate, SpO2 and endurance, mental health, and social dimension was found in exercising group with no significant improvement in spiritual dimension.

Conclusion:
Remodelling the lifestyle by diet adjustment, strength training, and exercises alters the incidence and prognosis of cancer.
Improvement of quality of life in a family of a child with asthma after using the Written Asthma Action Plan (WAAP)
Authors: Bansal Eshita , Mehra Shuchi , Bhalla Kapil 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
Asthma is a common childhood disease that leads to impairment of quality of life (QOL) of both the children affected by the disease and their caregivers. Management of asthma includes pharmacotherapy along with education about asthma and its self-management, which is most often given verbally. There is limited evidence regarding the benefits of using a written asthma action plan (WAAP) that has been improved using pictorial representation.

Objective:
The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a WAAP in improving the QOL of children with bronchial asthma and also of their caregivers. It also educates the patients and families about various triggers and danger signs of an acute attack of asthma.

Methods:
This was an interventional study with the aim of improving the quality of asthma management. Children of age group 7–17 years in whom the diagnosis of asthma was made and those parents and children who could read and answer the questionnaire (mini-PAQLQ and PACQLQ) were included in the study. Subjects were randomized into Case and Control groups. The intervention was to give the randomly selected patients (Case group) an individualized WAAP along with standard asthma care to both groups. Both groups were followed up to assess and record variations in the quality of life.

Results:
The P value was highly significant in the following parameters post-intervention: missed doses of controller medication (P value = 0.001), need for rescue medication (<0.001), ACT score (0.001), total PAQLQ (<0.001), and PACQLQ (<0.001) score. Though statistical significance was not established, improvement was also observed in the number of unscheduled OPD visits (P value = 0.082) and hospitalization events (P value = 0.554).

Conclusion:
On being provided with the WAAP, the frequency of acute asthma events, treatment compliance, and QOL improved. There was a significant increase in the primary outcomes-PAQLQ and PACQLQ scores. Significant improvement in the secondary outcomes-number of missed school days, missed doses of controller medication, need for rescue medication, and ACT score was also observed.