bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Italian endemic forest plants: an annotated inventory and synthesis of knowledge
Authors: Selvi Federico , Campetella Giandiego , Canullo Roberto , Chelli Stefano , Domina Gianniantonio , Farris Emmanuele , Gasperini Cristina , Rosati Leonardo , Wellstein Camilla , Carrari Elisa 
Published: October 2022

Forests are among the most threatened ecosystems at the global scale, and endemic plants are often a vulnerable component of the flora of a given territory. So far, however, European forest endemic taxa have been scarcely investigated, especially those of the understory of the southern regions. Italy has a significant incidence of plant endemism and a broad diversity of forest types, but the endemic taxa typical of these habitats are still poorly known and not even inventoried. Accordingly, we elaborated a list of species and subspecies restricted to Italian forests using available information to refer each taxon to one of two categories of European forest specialist plants. This resulted in a list of 132 taxa (96 species and 36 subspecies), mostly linked to forest interior habitats. However, uncertainties about the taxonomic and endemic status affected a significant proportion of the taxa, and even trees. Available information about taxonomy, regional distribution, ecology, biology, functional traits and conservation status was included for each taxon. This resulted in a datasheet that allowed baseline statistics to be calculated. The rate of forest endemism, especially local, increased with decreasing latitude and was highest in Sicily and Calabria, where paleoendemic mono- or oligotypic genera were also present. Phanerophytes represented a considerable proportion, especially on islands. Beech and deciduous oak forests were the most important habitats, suggesting the role of glacial refugia of the southern mountain massifs. Hygrophilous woodlands resulted also home of stenoecious local endemics. Overall, however, the ecology, biology, and functional traits of the forest endemic taxa are still poorly known. About 20% of the taxa resulted “Critically Endangered”, “Endangered” or Vulnerable”, while over 50% were flagged as “Data Deficient”. Fire was the most recurrent threat. More knowledge is needed about these globally rare taxa, to support their conservation in changing forest landscapes.
Influence of Uterine Cavity Breach in Laparoscopic Myomectomy on the Risk of Obstetric Complications
Authors: Wada Shinichiro , Fukushi Yoshiyuki , Ono Yosuke , Ota Hajime , Tsuzuki Yoko , Yamada Hideto 
Published: October 2022

Objectives:
Prepregnancy myomectomy is effective for the treatment of infertility or prevention of obstetric complications and is usually performed with laparoscopy. However, pregnancies following myomectomy have risks of obstetric complications, especially in cases with uterine cavity breaches, but the evidence remains unclear. We investigated how uterine cavity breach in laparoscopic myomectomy influenced the occurrence of obstetric complications.

Patients and Methods:
One hundred and eighty women who underwent a cesarean section from 2014 to 2020 in pregnancies following laparoscopic myomectomy were included. They were divided into two groups: 25 women in the uterine cavity breach group and 155 in the nonbreach group. Obstetric complications, including placenta accreta spectrum (PAS), uterine rupture, placental malposition, abruption placenta, preterm delivery, threatened premature labor, premature rupture of membranes, and massive intrapartum hemorrhage, were assessed.

Results:
Multivariate analysis revealed that the frequency of PAS in the breach group (24.0%) was statistically significantly higher than in the nonbreach group (5.2%, P < 0.05).

Conclusion:
This study demonstrated that women who experienced uterine cavity breach in laparoscopic myomectomy had an increased risk of PAS in subsequent pregnancies.
Response to the first awake prone positioning relates with intubation rate in SARS-CoV-2 patients suffering from acute respiratory failure with moderate to severe hypoxaemia: a retrospective study
Authors: Lupieri Ermes , Boffi Andrea , Ltaief Zied , Schneider Antoine , Abed-Maillard Samia , Chiche Jean-Daniel , Oddo Mauro , Piquilloud Lise 
Published: October 2022

AIMS OF THE STUDY: Awake prone positioning (aPP) in non-intubated patients with severe SARS-CoV-2-related pneumonia improves oxygenation and reduces the intubation rate, but no early predictors for success or failure of the strategy have been described. The main objective of this study was to assess whether response to the first aPP in terms of PaO2/FiO2, alveolar-arterial gradient (Aa-O2), respiratory rate and PaCO2 could predict the need for intubation. As secondary objective, we assessed the effects of aPP on the same parameters for all the sessions considered together.
METHODS: Retrospective analysis of consecutive SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia patients suffering from acute respiratory failure with moderate to severe hypoxaemia for whom aPP was performed for at least 45 minutes based on the prescription of the clinician in charge according to predefined criteria. Respiratory rate, blood gases and oxygenation parameters (PaO2/FiO2 and Aa-O2), before and after the first aPP were compared between patients who were subsequently intubated or not. Effects of all the aPP sessions together were also analysed.
RESULTS: One hundred and sixty-six patients were admitted for SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia during the study period. Among them, 50 received aPP lasting at least 45 minutes. Because 17 denied consent for data analysis and 2 were excluded because of a “do not intubate order”, 31 patients (for a total of 116 aPP sessions without any severe adverse events reported) were included. Among them, 10 (32.3%) were intubated. Mean age ± standard deviation (SD) was 60 ± 12 years. At ICU admission, respiratory rate was 26 ± 7/minute, median PaO2/FiO2 94 (interquartile range [IQR] 74–116) mm Hg and median Aa-O2 412 (IQR 286–427) mm Hg (markedly increased). Baseline characteristics did not statistically differ between patients who subsequently needed intubation or not. During the first aPP, PaO2/FiO2 increased and Aa-O2 decreased. When comparing patients who later where intubated or not, we observed, in the non intubated group only, a clinically significant decrease in median Aa-O2, from 294 (280–414) to 204 (107–281) mm Hg, corresponding to a 40% (26–56%) reduction, and a PaO2/FiO2 increase, from 103 (84–116) to 162 (138–195), corresponding to an increase of 48% (11–93%). The p value is <0.005 for both. When all the aPP sessions (n = 80) were considered together, aPP was associated with a significant increase in PaO2/FiO2 from 112 (80–132) to 156 (86–183) mm Hg (p <0.001) and Aa-O2 decrease from 304 (244–418) to 224 (148–361) mm Hg (p = 0.001).
CONCLUSIONS: Awake pronation in spontaneously breathing patients is feasible, and improves PaO2/FiO2 and Aa-O2. Response to the first session seems to be associated with lower intubation rate.
Point prevalence of burnout in Switzerland: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Al-Gobari Muaamar , Shoman Yara , Blanc Solenne , Guseva Canu Irina 
Published: October 2022

AIMS OF THE STUDY: To estimate the prevalence of occupational burnout among the Swiss working population. METHODS: We interrogated three international databases (Medline (PubMed), EMBASE, and PsycINFO) and the databases of 15 Swiss universities to identify studies reporting the prevalence of occupational burnout in Swiss workers over the last 10 years, before the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were summarised descriptively and quantitatively using random-effects meta-analysis. We investigated between-study heterogeneity by stratifying results according to the type of burnout measurement tool, by occupation and by cut-off values. Three outcomes were considered: clinical/severe burnout, overall burnout and emotional exhaustion. RESULTS: We identified 23 studies about workers in Switzerland and estimated the prevalence of clinical or severe burnout at 4% (95% confidence interval [CI] 2–6%). The average prevalence estimates for overall burnout and emotional exhaustion were similar at 18% (95% CI 12–25%) and 18% (95% CI 15–22%), respectively. When stratified by occupation, the clinical or severe burnout rates were higher among the healthcare workers than the general working population. CONCLUSIONS: These estimates of prepandemic (baseline) prevalence of occupational burnout are comparable with those available in the other countries where it is recognised and treated as a disease. They may prove useful in planning and assessing the effectiveness of interventions for prevention of occupational burnout and in minimising its negative consequences on individuals and on societies during and after the pandemic.
Local immune state in the women with miscarriage
Authors: Abramovskikh O. S. , Loginova Yu. V. 
Published: October 2022

Functional state of immunity provides maintenance of immunological tolerance for allogeneic fetus, and high level of local protection against antigenic stimulation. Increased functional activity of phagocytic cells at systemic and local levels may cause impairment of complete fetoplacental complex, thus leading to abortion. The purpose of our study was to assess the state of local immunity in women with pregnancy loss.
The study involved 174 women in their reproductive age. The first group consisted of 65 patients (37.4%) with a diagnosis of miscarriage, the history of 2 abortions over the period from conception to the 20th week of gestation. The second group included 37 patients (21.2%) with documented recurrent pregnancy loss, with a history of 3 miscarriages. The control group consisted of 72 conditionally healthy women (41.4%) who had 2 or more term pregnancies with the same partner, without a history of obstetric and gynecological complications. Their mean age was 366 years old. Total number and viability of leukocytes, the indices of functional neutrophil activity, their functional reserve and neutrophil stimulation index were determined in cervical mucosal samples over the first phase of the menstrual cycle.
In the first phase of menstrual cycle, the women with miscarriage and recurrent pregnancy loss exhibited a statistically significant increase of phagocytosis by the neutrophils from cervical mucus as compared to the group of conditionally healthy women. Intensity of neutrophil phagocytosis in cervical mucus reached higher values in the women with recurrent pregnancy loss more often, compared to the control group. Evaluation of the functional reserve of cervical mucus neutrophils in the subjects with recurrent pregnancy loss and miscarriage showed a trend towards statistically significant differences: this parameter was higher in the patients than in control group. The ability of cervical mucosal neutrophils to produce reactive oxygen species (both spontaneous and induced) did not show statistically significant differences between the patients and controls.
Hence, we have observed aberrant functional activity of neutrophilic granulocytes from cervical mucosa in the groups of women with 2 or more abortions, without changing ability of the cells to produce reactive oxygen species. This finding may be explained by prevalence of oxygen-independent mechanisms of intracellular killing, thus suggesting a role of neutrophils for impaired balance of immunological tolerance in pregnant women at the local level.
The Contribution of Microlending Models to the growth of Micro and Small Entrepreneurs
Authors: Goda Goodluck , Clifford Gomera William 
Published: October 2022

Microfinance has been providing microcredit services to beneficiaries through group, individual, association loans, community banking, and corporative microlending models. The sector has been fostering the growth of business in the economy by enabling entrepreneurs to participate in a variety of income-generating activities. However, there is limited information on the extent the microlending models contribute to the performance of micro and small enterprises. Therefore, the current research primarily intended to assess the contribution of Microfinance Bank's microlending models to the growth of micro and small entrepreneurs in Tanzania. This was a mixed approach study which adopted explanatory design and used convenience and purposive sampling techniques to obtain 179 respondents. Questionnaires, document review and interviews were used to collect both primary and secondary data. Statistical Packages for Social Science were used to quantitatively analyse field data using descriptive statistics (SPSS). MAXQDA10 was also used to conduct a content analysis of qualitative data.
The findings of the study show that microlending models of microfinance banks contribute to the growth of micro and small entrepreneurs. It is thus recommended that microfinance banks should use appropriate lending model that is compatible with the nature of micro and small firms for growth and sustainable operations as they constitute the larger portion of lending clientele.
Students’ Views toward the Usage of Weblogs for Educational Purposes in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions
Authors: Omodara Oladele Dennis , Aboderin Olukayode Solomon 
Published: October 2022

The aim of this paper was to evaluate students’ views toward the usage of weblogs for educational purposes in Ondo state tertiary institutions. Three research questions were designed to guide the study. The population consisted of all undergraduates in three selected tertiary institutions in Ondo state. The sample of the study consisted of 358 respondents who were selected using convenience and purposive sampling techniques. A self-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The result of the findings revealed that students are aware of the usage of weblogs for educational purposes. The findings revealed that students show a positive perception toward the weblog. It was also revealed that Blogs help to provide solutions to Group assignments through enhanced interaction, promote reflective learning, and enhance interaction between teachers and students. Lastly, the results of the study revealed that constraints such as inadequate electricity, bad internet facility, lack of mobile phones and personal computers, lack of relevant software, and insufficient knowledge are the constraints toward the usage of weblogs. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended among other things that administrators of tertiary institutions should create an enabling environment for intellectual exchange, aligning with tertiary institutions' curriculum to promote the use of weblogs for educational purposes. It was also recommended that Governments should install robust and reliable Internet (Wi-Fi) facilities through the Department of ICT Directorate in the tertiary institutions.
Pengaruh Rasio Profitabilitas Terhadap Harga Saham Perusahaan Perbankan yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia pada Tahun 2015 - 2021
Authors: Muhidin Muhidin , Situngkir Tiar Lina 
Published: October 2022

This study was conducted to determine the effect of return on assets, return on equity and earnings per share on stock prices of banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2015-2021. This study uses quantitative methods with verification approaches. The research sample amounted to 10 banking companies with a research period of 7 years taken using purposive sampling technique so that the number of data studied was 70 data. This study uses multiple linear regression analysis to determine the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable either partially or simultaneously. The results of data analysis show that partially return on assets and earnings per share have an influence on stock prices. while return on equity has no effect on stock prices. Simultaneously return on assets, return on equity and earnings per share have an influence on stock prices of banking companies listed on the IDX in 2015-2021.
Keywords: Return on Asset, Return on Equity, Earning per Share, Stock Price
Ozone, DNA-active UV radiation, and cloud changes for the near-global mean and at high latitudes due to enhanced greenhouse gas concentrations
Authors: Eleftheratos Kostas , Kapsomenakis John , Fountoulakis Ilias , Zerefos Christos S. , Jöckel Patrick , Dameris Martin , Bais Alkiviadis F. , Bernhard Germar , Kouklaki Dimitra , Tourpali Kleareti , Stierle Scott , Liley J. Ben , Brogniez Colette , Auriol Frédérique , Diémoz Henri , Simic Stana , Petropavlovskikh Irina , Lakkala Kaisa , Douvis Kostas 
Published: October 2022

Abstract. This study analyses the variability and trends of ultraviolet-B (UV-B, wavelength 280–320 nm) radiation that can cause DNA damage. The variability and trends caused by climate change due to enhanced greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations. The analysis is based on DNA-active irradiance, total ozone, total cloud cover, and surface albedo calculations with the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts – Hamburg (ECHAM)/Modular Earth Submodel System (MESSy) Atmospheric Chemistry (EMAC) chemistry–climate model (CCM) free-running simulations following the RCP 6.0 climate scenario for the period 1960–2100. The model output is evaluated with DNA-active irradiance ground-based measurements, satellite SBUV (v8.7) total-ozone measurements, and satellite MODerate-resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Terra cloud cover data. The results show that the model reproduces the observed variability and change in total ozone, DNA-active irradiance, and cloud cover for the period 2000–2018 quite well according to the statistical comparisons. Between 50∘ N–50∘ S, the DNA-damaging UV radiation is expected to decrease until 2050 and to increase thereafter, as was shown previously by Eleftheratos et al. (2020). This change is associated with decreases in the model total cloud cover and negative trends in total ozone after about 2050 due to increasing GHGs. The new study confirms the previous work by adding more stations over low latitudes and mid-latitudes (13 instead of 5 stations). In addition, we include estimates from high-latitude stations with long-term measurements of UV irradiance (three stations in the northern high latitudes and four stations in the southern high latitudes greater than 55∘). In contrast to the predictions for 50∘ N–50∘ S, it is shown that DNA-active irradiance will continue to decrease after the year 2050 over high latitudes because of upward ozone trends. At latitudes poleward of 55∘ N, we estimate that DNA-active irradiance will decrease by 8.2 %±3.8 % from 2050 to 2100. Similarly, at latitudes poleward of 55∘ S, DNA-active irradiance will decrease by 4.8 % ± 2.9 % after 2050. The results for the high latitudes refer to the summer period and not to the seasons when ozone depletion occurs, i.e. in late winter and spring. The contributions of ozone, cloud, and albedo trends to the DNA-active irradiance trends are estimated and discussed.
Ice fog observed at cirrus temperatures at Dome C, Antarctic Plateau
Authors: Vignon Étienne , Raillard Lea , Genthon Christophe , Del Guasta Massimo , Heymsfield Andrew J. , Madeleine Jean-Baptiste , Berne Alexis 
Published: October 2022

Abstract. As the near-surface atmosphere over the Antarctic Plateau is cold and pristine, its physico-chemical conditions resemble to a certain extent those of the high troposphere where cirrus clouds form. In this paper, we carry out an observational analysis of two shallow fog clouds forming in situ at cirrus temperatures – that is, temperatures lower than 235 K – at Dome C, inner Antarctic Plateau. The combination of lidar profiles with temperature and humidity measurements from advanced thermo-hygrometers along a 45 m mast makes it possible to characterise the formation and development of the fog.
High supersaturations with respect to ice are observed before the initiation of fog, and the values attained suggest that the nucleation process at play is the homogeneous freezing of solution aerosol droplets. This is the first time that in situ observations show that this nucleation pathway can be at the origin of an ice fog. Once nucleation occurs, the relative humidity gradually decreases down to subsaturated values with respect to ice in a few hours, owing to vapour deposition onto ice crystals and turbulent mixing. The development of fog is tightly coupled with the dynamics of the boundary layer which, in the first study case, experiences a weak diurnal cycle, while in the second case, it transits from a very stable to a weakly stable dynamical regime. Overall, this paper highlights the potential of the site of Dome C for carrying out observational studies of very cold cloud microphysical processes in natural conditions and using in situ ground-based instruments.
PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN, KOMUNIKASI DAN REWARD TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN KOPERASI SIMPAN PINJAM SRI ARPA SIDHI DENPASAR BALI
Authors: Putri Putu Ratna Windusara 
Published: October 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Gaya Kepemimpinan dan Perlaku Pemimpin Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Hotel Prime Plaza Suites Sanur baik secara parsial dan simultan. Unit analisis dalam penelitian ini adalah para karyawan Hotel Prime Plaza Suites Sanur yang berjumlah 49 orang. Mengingat jumlah populasi dalam penelitian ini hanya terdiri atas 49 orang, maka yang menjadi sampel adalah semua karyawan Hotel Prime Plaza Suites Sanur. Metode pengumpulan data dengan kuesioner dengan menggunakan skala likert sebagai alat ukurnya. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan Regresi linier berganda dengan bantuan SPSS.
Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa Berdasarkan hasil analisis dengan menggunakan Uji F, secara simultan gaya kepemimpinan dan perilaku pemimpin secara bersama-sama berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan Hotel Prime Plaza Suites Sanur. Koefisien determinasi menunjukkan bahwa kinerja karyawan 47.6% disebabkan oleh gaya kepemimpinan dan perilaku pemimpin. Secara parsial gaya kepemimpinan dan perilaku pemimpin berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan. Selain itu gaya kepemimpinan mempunyai pengaruh dominan terhadap kinerja karyawan Hotel Prime Plaza Suites Sanur.
Peran Koperasi Simpan Pinjam dan Pembiayaan Syariah (KSPPS) Dalam Pemberdayaan Usaha Mikro Kecil Dan Menengah (UMKM) Pada KSPPS Mandiri Artha Sejahtera
Authors: Syuhada' Syuhada' , Lailaturrohmah Lailaturrohmah 
Published: October 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui peran KSPPS Mandiri Artha Sejahtera dalam pemberdayaan UMKM. Penelitian ini berlokasi di KSPPS Mandiri Artha Sejahtera Jln. Raya Sumberrejo-Bojonegoro (depan pasar sumberrejo) No. 247. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian lapangan (field research) yang bersifat kualitatif yaitu dengan menggunakan teknik observasi dan wawancara. Observasi dan wawancara yang dilakukan peneliti yang terlibat langsung dengan KSPPS Mandiri Artha Sejahtera dan nasabah usaha mikro kecil.
Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa peran KSPPS Mandiri Artha Sejahtera dalam pemberdayaan UMKM di Sumberrejo sudah maksimal, hal ini dibuktikan dengan dibukanya lapangan pekerjaan di berbagai sektor untuk menyerap tenaga kerja dan meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat khususnya masyarakat kecil atau kurang mampu. Namun ada problematika yang harus dihadapi oleh KSPPS Mandiri Artha Sejahtera di antaranya dari pihak eksternal dan pihak internal. Meskipun demikian, KSPPS Mandiri Artha Sejahtera tetap memiliki strategi-strategi khusus dalam menghadapi problematika tersebut. Dengan memberikan pelatihan-pelatihan dan mempermudah pelayanan pembiayaan di KSPPS Mandiri Artha Sejahtera maka UMKM dapat dikembangkan.