bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
EFFECT OF FARMING TECHNOLOGIES INTENSIFICATION ON WHEAT YIELD IN THE DRY STEPPE OF SIBERIA: AN ANALYSIS BASED ON THE METHOD OF PROPENSITY SCORE MATCHING
Authors: Tarasov Kirill O. , Ponkina Elena V. , Nugumanova Aliya B. 
Published: November 2022

The study examines the effect of crop production technology intensification on wheat yield under drought conditions. The causal effect of fertilizers and herbicides usage was quantified based on a dataset of reports from 196 farms located in the Kulunda Steppe in Altai Krai. To quantify causal effects, the various methods were tested – Two Means Comparison tests and Linear regression. Due to the not experimental nature of the data, Propensity Score Matching was used to balance the sample based on the main indicative signs (covariates).
We refined the effects of crop technologies intensification based on the balanced sample. The results showed that, according to all considered methods, intensification of agriculture even in the dry climatic conditions resulted in the expected growth of wheat yield. The average causal effect of intensive farming was +2.02 dt/ha. The results also showed that it is possible to obtain more correct estimates of causal effects based on balanced samples. Using simple approaches like Two Means Comparison methods lead to underestimation or overestimation. Finally, we highlighted some limitations and peculiarities of the Propensity Score Matching method. However, the Propensity Score Matching can be considered a good and prospective tool for developing digital services in agricultural analytics.
Innovative Digital Transformation for Dynamic Information Service Sustainability in University Libraries in Nigeria
Authors: Ikenwe Iguehi Joy , Udem Obiora Kingsley 
Published: November 2022

Aim: Technologies have ushered in a significant innovative digital transformation to sustain dynamic information services in modern libraries. This has prompted the assessment of innovative digital transformation for dynamic information service sustainability in university libraries in Nigeria. Specifically, the research examined the nature of digital transformation, universities and digital transformation, innovative digital transformation in university libraries, dynamic modern information services in university libraries for sustainability, and the essentials for dynamic information service sustainability in university libraries.
Conclusion: Libraries globally, and particularly in developing countries, must be re-positioned in this era of digital transformation due to technology adoption to offer valuable information services for their sustenance and to retain their relevance in the lives of the public. Moreso, there is a great need for innovative digital transformation in libraries to sustain modern information services as well as to increase their efficacy in information use as part of their mandate to leverage digital technology systems. The study, therefore, recommends that more sophisticated technologies are used in university libraries. University libraries in developing countries like Nigeria need more funding to fully exploit the opportunities introduced by digital technologies. Thus, university management should work hand in hand with libraries to enable them to fully connect to the opportunities of the digital era. The continuous human resource development is necessary to equip universities with appropriate digital competencies useful in the digital context.
Duszpasterstwo wojskowe na obszarze diecezji chełmińskiej w pierwszej połowie XIX wieku
Authors: Jodkowski Marek 
Published: November 2022

W 1810 r. na obszarze Prus Zachodnich regularną posługę duszpasterską 856 katolickim żołnierzom zapewniali księża należący do różnych diecezji. Garnizony bez opieki pastoralnej znajdowały się w diasporze katolickiej, pozbawionej struktury parafialnej. Po ogłoszeniu bulli Piusa VII De salute animarum w 1821 r., znaczna część zachodniopruskiej prowincji znalazła się w granicach diecezji chełmińskiej. Od 1832 r. ustanawiano duszpasterzy w garnizonach. Na ogół nie byli oni jednak etatowymi pracownikami wojska. Garnizonami usytuowanymi w diasporze katolickiej opiekowali się najczęściej zamiejscowi księża.
Konferencja naukowa pt. „ARTYLERIA – Bóg Wojny (taktyka, uzbrojenie, dowódcy)”, Muzeum Twierdzy Toruń, 25 maja 2022 r.
Authors: Tuszyńska Daria , Brzyski Piotr 
Published: November 2022

Sprawozdanie z konferencji naukowej pt. „ARTYLERIA – Bóg Wojny (taktyka, uzbrojenie,dowódcy)”, Muzeum Twierdzy Toruń, 25 maja 2022 r.
Device-independent verification of Einstein–Podolsky–Rosen steering
Authors: Zhao Yuan-Yuan , Zhang Chao , Cheng Shuming , Li Xinhui , Guo Yu , Liu Bi-Heng , Ku Huan-Yu , Chen Shin-Liang , Wen Qiaoyan , Huang Yun-Feng , Xiang Guo-Yong , Li Chuan-Feng , Guo Guang-Can 
Published: November 2022

Entanglement lies at the heart of quantum mechanics, and has been identified as an essential resource for diverse applications in quantum information. If entanglement could be verified without any trust in the devices of observers, i.e., in a device-independent (DI) way, then high security could be guaranteed for various quantum information processing tasks. In this work, we propose and experimentally demonstrate a DI protocol to certify the presence of entanglement based on Einstein–Podolsky–Rosen (EPR) steering. We first establish the DI verification framework by taking advantage of a measurement-device-independent technique and self-testing, which is able to verify all bipartite EPR-steerable states. In the scenario of three-measurement settings per party, the protocol is robust in tolerance of inefficient measurements and imperfect self-testing. Moreover, a four-photon experiment is implemented for verification beyond Bell nonlocal states. Our work enables further insight into quantum physics and could facilitate realistic implementation of secure quantum information processing tasks.
Comb-mode resolved spectral domain interferometer enabled by a broadband electro-optic frequency comb
Authors: Jang Yoon-Soo , Park Jungjae , Jin Jonghan 
Published: November 2022

The spectral domain interferometer (SDI) has been widely used in dimensional metrology. Depending on the nature of the SDI, both wider spectral bandwidth and narrower linewidth of the light source are paradoxically required to achieve better resolution and longer measurable distances. From this perspective, a broadband frequency comb with a repetition rate high enough to be spectrally resolved can be an ideal light source for SDIs. In this paper, we propose and implement a broadband electro-optic frequency comb to realize a comb-mode resolved SDI. The proposed electro-optic frequency comb was designed with an optically recirculating loop to provide a broadband spectrum, which has a repetition rate of 17.5 GHz and a spectral range of 35 nm. In a preliminary test, we demonstrated absolute distance measurements with sub-100 nm repeatability. Because of these advantages, we believe this electro-optic frequency comb can open up new possibilities for SDIs.
The association between multimorbidity and mobility disability-free life expectancy in adults aged 85 years and over: A modelling study in the Newcastle 85+ cohort
Authors: Davies Laurie E. , Mercer Stewart W. , Brittain Katie , Jagger Carol , Robinson Louise , Kingston Andrew 
Published: November 2022

BackgroundMobility disability is predictive of further functional decline and can itself compromise older people’s capacity (and preference) to live independently. The world’s population is also ageing, and multimorbidity is the norm in those aged ≥85. What is unclear in this age group, is the influence of multimorbidity on (a) transitions in mobility disability and (b) mobility disability-free life expectancy (mobDFLE).Methods and findingsUsing multistate modelling in an inception cohort of 714 85-year-olds followed over a 10-year period (aged 85 in 2006 to 95 in 2016), we investigated the association between increasing numbers of long-term conditions and (1) mobility disability incidence, (2) recovery from mobility disability and (3) death, and then explored how this shaped the remaining life expectancy free from mobility disability at age 85. Models were adjusted for age, sex, disease group count, BMI and education. We defined mobility disability based on participants’ self-reported ability to get around the house, go up and down stairs/steps, and walk at least 400 yards; participants were defined as having mobility disability if, for one or more these activities, they had any difficulty with them or could not perform them. Data were drawn from the Newcastle 85+ Study: a longitudinal population-based cohort study that recruited community-dwelling and institutionalised individuals from Newcastle upon Tyne and North Tyneside general practices.We observed that each additional disease was associated with a 16% increased risk of incident mobility disability (hazard ratio (HR) 1.16, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.07 to 1.25,p< 0.001), a 26% decrease in the chance of recovery from this state (HR 0.74, 95% CI: 0.63 to 0.86,p< 0.001), and a 12% increased risk of death with mobility disability (HR: 1.12, 95% CI: 1.07- to .17,p< 0.001). This translated to reductions in mobDFLE with increasing numbers of long-term conditions. However, residual and unmeasured confounding cannot be excluded from these analyses, and there may have been unobserved transitions to/from mobility disability between interviews and prior to death.ConclusionsWe suggest 2 implications from this work. (1) Our findings support calls for a greater focus on the prevention of multimorbidity as populations age. (2) As more time spent with mobility disability could potentially lead to greater care needs, maintaining independence with increasing age should also be a key focus for health/social care and reablement services.
Trauma consultations in a Swiss tertiary emergency department: Comparison of asylum seekers and the local population—Patient characteristics and patterns of injuries, a retrospective study
Authors: Jachmann Anne , Saffuri Rabia , Eijer Henk , Brown Adam D. , Karamagioli Evika , Pikoulis Emmanouil , Exadaktylos Aristomenis , Klingberg Karsten , Srivastava David 
Published: November 2022

Background
In 2017, accidents and other acts of violence were the fifth most common cause of death in Switzerland. Moreover, there are increasing numbers of refugees and asylum seekers (AS), who often exhibit distinct disease profiles from those of the natives of the host country. If these differences could be clearly identified, this might help to develop and implement strategies to prevent injuries in health care programs for refugees and asylum seekers. The aim of this study was to examine the types and characteristics of physical trauma profiles in patients from the two largest groups of AS in Switzerland–from Eastern Africa (EA) and the Middle East (ME)–who consulted a Swiss Emergency Department (ED) in 2017/2018. Furthermore, the physical trauma profiles of Swiss national (SN) patients were examined in order to explore potential differences.

Methods
Descriptive retrospective study of adult trauma patients consulting the ED of a Swiss University Hospital between 01/2017 and 12/2018. The study included 157 asylum seeking trauma patients from EA and ME were included in the study. These were matched by gender and age to 157 Swiss trauma patients consulting the ED in the study period.

Results
There were significant differences between the groups with respect to type of admission, level of severity, localization and mechanisms of injury. While SN had higher levels of injuries related to road traffic or work, AS had higher levels of injuries related to attempted suicide or to assault.

Conclusions
There were differences between AS and the local population with respect to the characteristics and patterns of injury, so that strategies for preventing injuries and promoting health must be tailored to the target population. Moreover, the observed high rates of outpatient treatment for both groups underline the increasing role of EDs as primary care providers for the population served.
Postoperative management of total elbow arthroplasty: Results of a European survey among orthopedic surgeons
Authors: Dam Willemijn van , Meijering Danielle , Stevens Martin , Boerboom Alexander L. , Eygendaal Denise 
Published: November 2022

Background
The number of complications after total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) is high and survival rates are low compared to hip and knee arthroplasties. The most common reason for revision is aseptic loosening, which might be caused by overloading of the elbow. In an attempt to lower failure rates, current clinical practice is to restrict activities for patients with a TEA. However, postoperative management of TEA is a poorly investigated topic, as no evidence-based clinical guidelines exist and the aftercare is often surgeon-based. In this study we evaluated the current postoperative management of TEA among orthopedic surgeons.

Methods
An online survey of 30 questions was sent to 635 members of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow (SECEC/ESSSE), about 10% (n = ± 64) of whom are considered dedicated elbow specialists. The questions were on characteristics of the surgeon and on the surgeon’s preferred postoperative management, including items to be assessed on length of immobilization, amount of weight bearing and axial loading, instructions on lifelong activities, physiotherapy, and postoperative evaluation of the elbow.

Results
The survey was completed by 54 dedicated elbow specialists from 17 different countries. Postoperative immobilization of the elbow was advised by half of respondents when using the triceps-sparing approach (52%), and even more with the triceps-detaching approach (65%). Postoperative passive movement of the elbow was allowed in the triceps-sparing approach (91%) and in the triceps-detaching approach (87%). Most respondents gave recommendations on weight bearing (91%) or axial loading (76%) by the affected elbow, but the specification shows significant variation.

Conclusion
The results from this survey demonstrate a wide variation in postoperative care of TEA. The lack of consensus in combination with low survival rates stresses the need for clinical guidelines. Further research should focus on creating these guidelines to improve follow-up care for TEA.
Patient-Reported Impact of Symptoms in Crohn's Disease
Authors: Varma Anika , Weinstein Jennifer , Seabury Jamison , Rosero Spencer , Wagner Ellen , Zizzi Christine , Luebbe Elizabeth , Dilek Nuran , McDermott Michael , Heatwole John , Saubermann Lawrence , Temple Larissa , Rogoff Scott , Heatwole Chad 
Published: November 2022

INTRODUCTION:
Patients with Crohn's disease (CD) experience a variety of symptoms that significantly affect their lives. In this study, we (i) ascertain the most prevalent and impactful symptoms in CD and (ii) identify modifying factors that are associated with a higher disease burden in CD.

METHODS:
We conducted semistructured interviews with adult participants with CD to determine what issues have the greatest impact on their lives. Next, we conducted a large cross-sectional study of individuals with CD to determine the prevalence and relative importance of those symptoms and themes and to identify the demographic features that are associated with a higher disease burden.

RESULTS:
Sixteen individuals with CD provided 792 direct quotes regarding their symptomatic burden. Four hundred three people with CD participated in our cross-sectional study. The symptomatic themes with the highest prevalence in CD were gastrointestinal issues (93.0%), fatigue (86.4%), dietary restrictions (77.9%), and impaired sleep or daytime sleepiness (75.6%). The symptomatic themes that had the greatest impact on patients' lives (0–4 scale) related to fatigue (1.82), impaired sleep or daytime sleepiness (1.71), gastrointestinal issues (1.66), and dietary restrictions (1.61). Symptomatic theme prevalence was strongly associated with a higher number of soft stools per day, greater number of bowel movements per day, missed work, employment and disability status, and having perianal disease.

DISCUSSION:
Patients with CD experience numerous symptoms that affect their daily life. These symptoms, some underrecognized, vary based on disease and demographic characteristics and represent potential targets for future therapeutic interventions.
MENGHILANGKAN KELUHAN PELANGGAN DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN TEKNIK POKA-YOKE SEDERHANA BERBIAYA MURAH
Authors: Fatah Kemas Muhammat Abdul 
Published: November 2022

Kinerja perusahan dalam konteks mutu tidak terlepas dari total biaya mutu yang terdiri dari biaya pengendalian mutu dan biaya kegagalan. Biaya kegagalan muncul karena terjadinya kegagalan, baik terjadi di internal (kegagalan internal) maupun terjadi di eksternal (kegagalan eksternal). Kegagalan internal yang tidak terdeteksi dan berlanjut sampai ke pelanggan dapat menyebabkan terjadinya kegagalan eksternal dalam bentuk keluhan pelanggan. Penelitian ini ditujukan untuk menghilangkan keluhan pelanggan dengan menggunakan teknik Poka-Yoke. Diagram Pareto menunjukkan bahwa keluhan pelanggan atas kurang jumlah kirim barang menjadi prioritas pertama untuk dihilangkan. Aktivitas Gemba menemukan bahwa akar permasalahan berasal dari area proses packing. Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) menunjukkan bahwa potensi penyebab keluhan pelanggan adalah operator lalai dalam menghitung dan solusi yang disarankan adalah menggunakan teknik Poka-Yoke berupa alat bantu hitung, namun harus dirancang dalam bentuk sederhana dan berbiaya murah. Dengan membandingkan nilai Risk Priority Number (RPN) pada FMEA sebelum dengan FMEA setelah implementasi, di mana terjadi penurunan nilai RPN, membuktikan bahwa alat bantu hitung berfungsi efektif untuk menghilangkan keluhan pelanggan. Abstract[Eliminating Customer Complaints by Using Simple and Low-Cost Poka-Yoke Technique] The company's performance in the context of quality is inseparable from the total cost of quality, consisting of quality control costs and failure costs. Failure costs arise due to the occurrence of failures, whether internal failure or external failure. The undetectable internal failure, and continue to the customer, can lead to external failures in the form of customer complaints. This study aims to eliminate customer complaints by using the Poka-Yoke technique. The Pareto diagram shows that customer complaints about the lack of goods delivered are the priority to be eliminated. Gemba's activities found that the root cause of customer complaints comes from the packing process area. Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) shows that the potential cause of failure is operator carelessness in calculating, and the recommended solution is to use the Poka-Yoke technique as a counting device, but it must be designed in a simple and low-cost form. By comparing the value of the Risk Priority Number (RPN) in the FMEA before with the FMEA after implementation, there is a decrease in the value of the RPN, proving that the counting devices effectively eliminate customer complaints.Keywords: customer complaints; FMEA;Poka-Yoke; RPN
O příkladu zavádění integrované výuky
Authors: Koldová Helena , Rokos Lukáš , Hašková Tereza 
Published: November 2022

Integrovaná výuka je jedním z trendů současného vzdělávání a je mj. zakotvena v dokumentech vzdělávací a kurikulární politiky. Umožňuje uplatnění různých (mezipředmětových, logických, strukturních, analogických) vazeb v obsahu vzdělávacích oblastí, zejména pak propojení teoretických poznatků s praktickými činnostmi žáků.
Vzhledem k tomu, že učitelé v České republice jsou připravováni ve dvouoborových aprobacích, domníváme se, že by pro ně mohla být komplexní integrovaná výuka novinkou či výzvou. Tento příspěvek prezentuje případovou studii, v níž byl sledován postup, jakým způsobem je integrovaná výuka zaváděna do praxe na vybrané základní škole. Zajímali jsme se o faktory, které podporují či brzdí její efektivní zavádění, a sledovali jsme také pohledy konkrétních osob, které se na její implementaci podílely.
Výsledky výzkumu rozvoje školy ukazují, že pro úspěch implementace integrované výuky do praxe je potřebná aktivní a motivovaná spolupráce aktérů na různých úrovních v organizaci školy, včetně vytvoření příslušných podmínek na těchto úrovních. Ke stejným závěrům jsme dospěli v naší studii, v níž nám čtyři respondenti z vybrané školy, která se snaží o implementaci integrované výuky do praxe, poskytli informace o své osobní zkušenosti s tímto přístupem, o příležitostech a rizicích souvisejících s procesem implementace, o vhodných podmínkách a svých vizích.
Domníváme se, že prezentované informace mohou být příkladem zajímavé zkušenosti z praxe, ale i inspirací pro učitele, studenty učitelství, vzdělavatele učitelů či vedení škol k efektivnímu plánování a implementaci integrovaného kurikula do výuky přírodovědných předmětů a matematiky.
Utváření profesního sebepojetí učitele jako součást kurikula studijního programu učitelství
Authors: Vaculík Pravdová Blanka 
Published: November 2022

Cíle: Předkládaná studie představuje kurikulum studijního programu učitelství (akreditovaného jako doplňující pedagogické studium), jež je zaměřeno na utváření profesního sebepojetí studenta učitelství. Studie si klade za cíl (a) objasnit příčinné vztahy mezi realizovaným kurikulem studijního programu a vývojem profesního sebepojetí studentů učitelství a (b) vyhodnotit předpokládaný vliv intervencí vzdělavatelů budoucích učitelů na utváření profesního sebepojetí studentů učitelství.
Metody: Pro výzkumné šetření byl využit design evaluační případové studie. Ta je jednopřípadová, s tzv. vnořeným přístupem. Kvalitativní obsahové analýze byly podrobeny závěrečné práce zaznamenávající vývoj profesního sebepojetí 29 studentů učitelství (23 žen, 6 mužů), kteří v letech 2019–2021 absolvovali popisovaný studijní program.
Výsledky: Cílené intervence (průběžná a pravidelná reflexe praktických zkušeností, práce s kompetenčním rámcem studenta učitelství, práce s osobním rozvojovým cílem, práce na tzv. profesní výzvě ad.) vedou k transformaci či zpřesnění původních prekoncepcí spojených s jednotlivými složkami profesního sebepojetí (pojetí sebe v roli učitele, pojetí žáka, pojetí výuky). Účinek realizovaných intervencí souvisí (a) s bezpečným a podnětným prostředím na praxi ve škole i ve stálé studijní skupině při vysokoškolské výuce a (b) s rozvojem reflektivních kompetencí studentů učitelství.