bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Participatory assessment to define indicators for monitoring water-based payment of ecosystem services programs in Brazil
Authors: Turetta Ana Paula Dias , Fidalgo Elaine Cristina Cardoso , Prado Rachel Bardy , Schuler Azeneth Eufrasino , Coutinho Heitor Luiz da Costa 
Published: April 2022

The cascade model is a commonly applied framework to evaluate ecosystem services provision, highlighting their benefits to society and assigning non-monetary and monetary values to these services. Adapting this model, we present a methodology to establish the most suitable indicators for monitoring Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) programs related to water resources in Brazil. Through a participatory process, a set of ecosystem functions indicators were assigned for each ecosystem service (ES) considered in the study. The indicators were then classified following these criteria: clarity, viability, sensitivity, and relevance. The indicators were organized by their final score according to each evaluated criterion. The results demonstrated that “clarity” and “relevance” criteria were those most important for the experts to choose an indicator. In general, we could also observe a preference for analytical and well-established indicators in the literature for all ES evaluated. The indicators list presented can support the PES program monitoring in Brazil. Additionally, the methodology developed can be easily applied in other areas and provide the definition of the most suitable indicators to monitor water-based PES in different Brazilian contexts.
Keywords:cascade model, ecosystem functions, ecosystem service indicators, tropical areas.
Low total gamma globulin level discovery at diffuse large B-cell lymphoma diagnosis predicts high risk of infection-related death: data from a monocentric retrospective study
Authors: Nguyen Alexandre , Martin-Silva Nicolas , De Boysson Hubert , Deshayes Samuel , Gac Anne-Claire , Reboursière Emilie , Damaj Gandhi , Aouba Achille 
Published: April 2022

OBJECTIVE: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma can complicate the course of B-cell primary immunodeficiencies or induce lowering of total gamma globulin levels, whose clinical status as an effective secondary immunodeficiency remains unspecified. This study aimed to assess the frequency, and clinical and prognostic relevance of the low total gamma-globulin levels discovered at diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
RESULTS: In a 2-year monocentric retrospective study, 96 patients diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma who had a serum electrophoresis were included. Patients were divided into those with lower (L-TGL and higher (H-TGL) total gamma-globulin levels (total gamma-globulin levels ≤5.5 g/l and >5.5 g/l) and compared for outcomes, including fatal infectious events. Twelve (12.5%; 8 males; age median 68 years, range 55—82 years) exhibited L-TGL. There was no difference between the both groups regarding demographics, Ann Arbor lymphoma stage, inflammatory parameters or chemotherapy regimen. However, overall death rates (10/12, 83.3% versus 22/96, 26.2%; p = 0.03) and infection-related death rates (10/12, 83% versus 6/96, 6.2%; p <0.001) were significantly higher in the L-TGL group.
CONCLUSION: We demonstrate for the first time the strong negative impact of L-TGL on overall and infection-related mortality in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Prospective studies should distinguish immunodeficiencies secondary to the lymphoma from pre-existing humoral primary immunodeficiencies, using biomolecular testing and post-treatment total gamma-globulin level monitoring, to determine the best management strategy for infectious risk during diffuse large B-cell lymphoma treatment in the context of L-TGL.
Pengaruh Tingkat Pendidikan, Pengetahuan dan Locus Of Control terhadap Perilaku Keuangan: Studi Kasus pada Pelaku Usaha di Pusat Grosir Solo
Authors: Viridianingrum Azizah , Damayanti Ratna 
Published: April 2022

The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of an education level, knowledge, and cus of control on the financial behavior of business actors at the Solo Wholesale Center.This research is included in quantitative descriptive with a population of 88 people, all of which were research samples. The sampling technique used is simple random sampling. Data collection techniques using observation, interview, and questionnaire. The data analysis in this study uses multiple linear regression analysis. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded: There is a simultaneous and significant influence between the level of education, knowledge, and a locus of the control on the finance behavior of business actors at the Solo Wholesale Center. The level of education has a positive and significant effect on the financial behavior of business actors at the Solo Wholesale Center. The knowledge has a positive and significant effect on the financial behavior of business actors at the Solo Wholesale Center. A locus of control has a positive and significant effect on the financial behavior of business actors at the Solo Wholesale Center.
Pasado y presente de la democracia militante (con especial referencia al caso español)
Authors: DE MIGUEL BÁRCENA JOSU 
Published: April 2022

El presente trabajo aborda la actualidad de la democracia militante
desde una perspectiva histórica, teniendo en cuenta el derecho comparado y
su desarrollo en el sistema constitucional español. Para ello se identifican los distintos
modelos de democracia militante aplicados en el marco europeo después
de la II Guerra Mundial, tomando como referencia los procesos de integración
supranacional. La tesis fundamental es que en el pasado la defensa de la democracia
se realizó frente a extremismos y el pasado totalitario, mientras que en el
presente se trata de conservar para las generaciones futuras la democracia constitucional
frente a nuevos desafíos como el terrorismo, los discursos extremos y
el populismo. En esta nueva fase, de aprendizaje colectivo, los problemas que se
suscitan son sustancialmente los mismos que en el pasado: cuál es la relación entre
los medios y los fines y qué órgano debe ser el defensor de la democracia.
Lan honek demokrazia militantearen gaurkotasuna ikuspegi historiko
batetik jorratzen du, zuzenbide konparatua eta horrek Espainiako sistema
konstituzionalean izan duen garapena kontuan hartuta. Horretarako, II. Mundu Gerraren
ondoren Europan aplikatutako demokrazia militantearen ereduak identifikatzen
dira, nazioz gaindiko integrazio-prozesuak erreferentziatzat hartuta. Funtsezko
tesia da iraganean demokraziaren defentsa estremismoen eta iragan totalitarioaren
aurka egin zela, eta, orain, berriz, etorkizuneko belaunaldientzat demokrazia
konstituzionala gorde nahi dela, terrorismoaren, muturreko diskurtsoen, populismoaren
eta bestelako erronka berrien aurrean. Ikaskuntza kolektiboko fase berri
honetan, sortzen diren arazoak iraganeko berberak dira funtsean: zein den bitartekoen
eta helburuen arteko harremana eta zein organok izan behar duen demokraziaren
defendatzailea.
This work analyzes militant democracy from a historical
perspective, taking into account comparative law and its development in the
Spanish constitutional system. For this, the different models of militant democracy
applied in the European framework after World War II are identified, taking as
a reference the processes of supranational integration. The fundamental thesis
that in the past the defense of democracy was carried out against extremism
and the totalitarian past, while in the present it is about preserving constitutional
democracy for future generations in the face of new challenges such as terrorism,
extreme speeches and populism. In this new phase of collective learning, the problems that arise the same as in the past: what is the link between means and ends and wich body should be the defender of democracy.
Современные тенденции и перспективные технологии реализации цифрового образования
Authors: Мамаева Мехринисо , Абирова Гузаль 
Published: April 2022

Современные образовательные технологии, такие как, смешанное обучение, проектный метод. И их, использование как, новых информационных технологий, возможно помогут, реализовать подход к преподаванию знаний, ориентированных на учащихся.
Которые позволят, обеспечить индивидуальную и дифференцированную подготовку, с учетом способностей каждого студента, их уровень подготовки и склонности.
Изучена, целесообразность применения новых информационных технологий, которая обусловлена, потребностями современного образования в повышении эффективности обучения.
В частности, необходимостью развития навыков самостоятельной подготовки, поисковой деятельности, исследований, творческий подход к обучению, формирование критического мышления студентов.
Media 'Tempests': Preliminary Notes to a Comparative Reading of Some Film Adaptations of the Eighties in Great Britain and the United States
Authors: Piazza Antonella 
Published: April 2022

In this paper two British movies — Derek Jarman’s The Tempest (1980) and Peter Greenaway’s Prospero’s Books (1991) — will be compared to the American Mazursky’s (1982). Their different settings of the island, in particular, will reveal different cultural attitudes towards a number of issues: if the Greek island of Mazursky underlines the Atlanticism of the play associated to a realistic European recolonization, Jarman’s and Greenaway’s postmodern choices – although often in conflict — emphasize the dreamy, fantasmatic quality The Tempest shares with the movies.
Drug-drug interactions in myocardial infarction Patients and their risk factors
Authors: T Rushinaidu , P Prasanna , A Susmita , K Anusha 
Published: April 2022

AIM: To study drug-drug interactions in myocardial infarction patients.
METHODOLOGY: A prospective interventional study was done on myocardial infarction with drug interactions patients admitted in tertiary government and corporate hospital, Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh, India. Information regarding the gender, risk factors, type of drug interactions as major, moderate, minor were recorded in a standard questionnaire (case report form).RESULTS: A total of 100 cases were included after excluding missing data. Out of 100 cases,62 were male and 38 were female.Myocardial infarction in patients in which we assessed risk factors among them were HTN-67%,previous history of CVD-66%,family history-60%,Hyperlipidemia-40%,Diabetes milletus-38%,smoking-64%,Drug interactions were Major,Moderate,Minor.Major interactions were 24, Moderate interactions were 318, Minor interactions were 91.CONCLUSION: Based on the above data risk factors mostly seen in HTN and previous history of CVD, drug interactions mostly observed were moderate drug interactions.
Assessing causes of inter- ethnic conflict in Ethiopia: Emphasis on Anuak and Nuer conflicts in Gambella Regional State
Authors: Tasgara Asafa 
Published: April 2022

This study was directed on causes of inter- ethnic conflict in Ethiopia by stress on Anuak and Nuer conflicts in Gambella Regional State of Ethiopia. The general objective of this paper was an assessment on the causes of inter-ethnic conflict among Anuak and Nuer ethnic groups in Gembela regional state. The data was collected based on secondary sources. The researcher employed descriptive and explanatory types of research design. The findings from this study confirm that questions regarding property and land right, language and access to weapons are the major causes of conflict between the two ethnic groups. In addition, the paper found the solution for the Anuak and Nuer conflict would be, development initiatives along the Ethiopia and Sudanese border, full pledged arms control along the Ethiopia and Sudanese border could be an important factor in minimizing conflict and causalities in the future. The two groups could reach similar agreements, provided that they are offered the right opportunity to talk to each other, discuss their problems and apply traditional mechanisms of conflict resolution.
The effect of changes in physical activity behaviour on depressive symptoms among European older adults
Authors: Marconcin Priscila , Ihle Andreas , Ferrari Gerson , Gouveia Élvio R. , Peralta Miguel , Santos Thiago , Marques Adilson 
Published: April 2022

Purpose.Physical activity is associated with lower odds of depression symptoms among older adults. However, little is known about the effect of changing physical activity behaviour on depressive symptoms. The present study aimed to analyse the effects of changing physical activity trajectory on depressive symptoms in older people.Methods.Data from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe wave 5 and wave 6 were analysed. The EURO-D 12-item scale measured depressive symptoms, and physical activity (of moderate and vigorous intensity) was self-reported. Multivariate binary logistic regressions were conducted to assess the association between physical activity and depression symptoms.Results.The study involved 6431 participants (mean age: 72.7 years). Moderate and vigorous physical activity was significantly associated with lower odds of depression symptoms in men and women. Moderate physical activity, performed once a week (men: OR = 0.31, 95% CI: 0.21–0.45; women: OR = 0.67, 95% CI: 0.54–0.84) and more than once a week (men: OR = 0.41, 95% CI: 0.32–0.52; women: OR = 0.56, 95% CI: 0.47–0.66), decreased the odds of having depression compared with remaining less active. Similar results were seen for vigorous physical activity in both men and women.Conclusions.Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, undertaken at least once a week, is a safe and feasible behaviour to deal with depressive symptoms among older adults.
PANORAMA EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DA SEPSE EM IDOSOS NA REGIÃO SUDESTE
Authors: Quinto Fernanda Ferreira Larocca , Figueiredo Junior Helcio Serpa de 
Published: April 2022

A população idosa vem crescendo continuamente representando cerca de 10% dos brasileiros e a transição desse processo demográfico traz consequentemente ocorre um elevado índice de doenças que são mais prevalentes nessa faixa etária. Uma dessas afecções é a sepse que pode ser definida como uma disfunção orgânica ocasionada por uma infeção que acarreta alto risco de vida. O presente estudo teve como objetivo realizar uma análise epidemiológica das internações por sepse, em pacientes idosos, no Sudeste nos últimos 5 anos. É um estudo do tipo observacional, transversal e retrospectivo através de um levantamento de dados do Departamento de Informação e Informática do SUS (DATASUS). Os dados obtidos foram o número de internações por sepse no Sudeste, durante o período de janeiro de 2017 a dezembro de 2021, na população acima de 60 anos, o número de óbitos, taxa de mortalidade, média de duração da internação hospitalar e valor médio de cada internação. Os Resultados encontrados foram um total de 197.295 internações, dessas 118.881 foram a óbito apresentando uma taxa de mortalidade média de 60,26%. A média de internação hospitalar foi de 11,3 dias com o custo de R$3.507,67 para cada internação. Os outros estudos corroboraram com os dados encontrados, apresentando uma elevada incidência, mortalidade e gastos para os sistemas de saúde. É importante priorizar a instalação dos protocolos de diagnóstico para que este consiga ser precoce e possibilitar a instalação de um tratamento imediato para um melhor desfecho da internação.
Implementation of an ensemble Kalman filter in the Community Multiscale Air Quality model (CMAQ model v5.1) for data assimilation of ground-level PM2.5
Authors: Park Soon-Young , Dash Uzzal Kumar , Yu Jinhyeok , Yumimoto Keiya , Uno Itsushi , Song Chul Han 
Published: April 2022

Abstract. In this study, we developed a data assimilation (DA)
system for chemical transport model (CTM) simulations using an ensemble
Kalman filter (EnKF) technique. This DA technique is easy to implement in an
existing system without seriously modifying the original CTM and can
provide flow-dependent corrections based on error covariance by short-term
ensemble propagations. First, the PM2.5 observations at ground stations
were assimilated in this DA system every 6 h over South Korea for the
period of the KORUS–AQ campaign from 1 May to 12 June 2016. The DA
performances with the EnKF were then compared to a control run (CTR) without
DA and a run with three-dimensional variational (3D-Var) DA.
Consistent improvements owing to the initial conditions (ICs) assimilated
with the EnKF were found in the DA experiments at a 6 h interval compared to
the CTR run and to the run with 3D-Var. In addition, we attempted to
assimilate the ground observations from China to examine the impacts of
improved boundary conditions (BCs) on the PM2.5 predictability over
South Korea. The contributions of the ICs and BCs to improvements in the
PM2.5 predictability were also quantified. For example, the relative
reductions in terms of the normalized mean bias (NMB) were found to be
approximately 27.2 % for the 6 h reanalysis run. A series of 24 h
PM2.5 predictions were additionally conducted each day at 00:00 UTC with
the optimized ICs. The relative reduction of the NMB was 17.3 % for the
24 h prediction run when the updated ICs were applied at 00:00 UTC. This means
that after the application of the updated BCs, an additional 9.0 %
reduction in the NMB was achieved for 24 h PM2.5 predictions in South
Korea.
Optimal sensor placement and model updating applied to the operational modal analysis of a nonuniform wind turbine tower
Authors: Tamizifar Mohammad , Mosayebi Masoud , Ziaei-Rad Saeid 
Published: April 2022

Abstract. Test planning is a crucial step in the operational modal analysis (OMA) of wind turbines (WT), and it is an essential part of choosing the best positions for installing the sensors of the structures. On the other hand, updating the finite element model (FEM) with the OMA results implies a better prediction of the real structure's dynamic and vibrational behavior. This paper aims to show how the OMA of a nonuniform and two-section wind turbine tower can be performed more effectively, using the required test planning and optimal sensor placement. Then, accordingly, the OMA is used in operating and parked conditions to find the objective bending mode characteristics. Moreover, the updating of the applicable FEM of the multi-sectional wind turbine tower will be described. The tailor-made genetic algorithm (GA) is used to find the MEMS (micro electro-mechanical system) sensors' optimal positions of the WT under study. The OMA was performed and the acquired data analyzed using the stochastic subspace identification (SSI) method. Based on the OMA results, the FEM is updated by applying the sensitivity method. The results show that a tailor-made GA is a practical and quick approach to finding the optimal position of the sensors to obtain the best results for the objective modes of the WT. The OMA results, under operating and parked conditions, prove some modal characteristics of WTs. Based on the sensitivity analysis and engineering judgment, the modulus of elasticity was selected as a parameter for updating. Finally, we found that the updated FEM had less than 1 % error compared to the obtained frequencies from the test.
Accounting, Accountability and Devolution: A Study of the Use of Accounting Information by Politicians in the Northern Ireland Assembly’s First Term
Authors: Ezzamel Mahmoud , Hyndman Noel , Johnsen Åge , Pallot June 
Published: April 2022

The impact of new public management (NPM) and the implementation of resource accounting and budgeting (RAB) have given particular prominence to accounting information in the UK public sector. This paper explores the extent to which such information has informed and shaped the actions of politicians in the first term of the Northern Ireland (NI) devolved Assembly (1999-2003). It is argued that if accounting systems are to help in delivering more appropriate, more accountable and better management within the public sector as well as strengthening democratic processes, then it is imperative that key stakeholders (including politicians) be familiar with such information and make it the basis of debate. The research provides evidence that many NI politicians have great difficulty understanding and using this new language, and it is argued that this restricts their ability to engage in key deliberations and potentially undermines democratic control and accountability. In addition, it is suggested that the uncertainty surrounding the Assembly, as evidenced by numerous suspensions, has dampened enthusiasm for learning this new language.
Zoom-Fatigue – Ein Phänomen im Distance-Learning
Authors: Hopf Norbert , Berger Elfriede 
Published: April 2022

Distance - Learning erleichtert die Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Studium, fördert die Vereinbarkeit von der Familie und Studium und erleichtert nationale und internationale Kooperationen in der Aus- und Fortbildung. Aufgrund des Alleinstellungsmerkmals der Hochschule für Agrar- und Umweltpädagogik ist das Einzugsgebiet der Studierenden der Österreichische Bundesgebiet und darüber hinaus.
Die beiden Studien „Distance Learning an der Hochschule für Agrar- und Umweltpädagogik“ sowohl für Lehrende als auch für Studierende wurde im Zeitraum von Juni bis Juli 2021 durchgeführt.
Als Methodischer Ansatz kamen die Verortung im Wertekreis, die Methode des Freelisting sowie die Korrelation Ausgewählter Aspekte mit dem Wertekreis zur Anwendung.
Ausgewählte Ergebnisse zum Wohlbefinden der Studienteilnehmenden, zum Thema Zoom - Fatigue und Grundlagen für mögliche Handlungsempfehlungen vorgestellt.
Ausgewählte Ansätze zur Verbesserung der Zoom - Fatigue - Symptome werden sowohl aus den eigenen Studien vorgestellt und um weitere internationale Studien und durch eigene Empfehlungen von Umsetzungsmaßnahmen ergänzt.
Tracheostomy Practice Questionnaire: Development of a Valid and Reliable Tool for Assessing Tracheostomy Practice
Authors: AlMarshad Saja , AlEnazi Abdulaziz , Owaidah Amani 
Published: April 2022

Background: Tracheostomy is among the oldest and most common surgical procedures for critically ill patients. Over the past decade, tracheostomy practice has changed regarding its indication, timing, technique, decannulation, and follow-up procedures. A systematic assessment tool for tracheostomy could maximize the quality of care and improve patient outcomes. This study develops a tool for systematically evaluating tracheostomy-related practices, assesses its validity and reliability, and conducts pilot testing of the tool.
Methods: The questionnaire development process involved three rounds using the Delphi technique with eight experts in airway management. The experts were selected from multiple healthcare specialties and workplace backgrounds. There was a two-week interval between each discussion round. In February 2019, the questionnaire themes and statements were identified through qualitative content analysis. Subsequently, in March 2019, the developed tool was emailed to 31 heads of tracheostomy care teams at multiple national hospitals for further validity and reliability assessment.
Results: The developed tool demonstrated reliability of 0.975. Tracheostomy-related practices showed acceptable levels in all 31 assessed hospitals with areas for improvement in the long-term follow-up domain.
Conclusion: This study designed a tool for the comprehensive assessment of tracheostomy-related practices. It can be used to monitor institutional outcomes, which can reduce costs. Moreover, this tool can be employed to track the improvement or deterioration of tracheostomy-related procedures and long-term follow-up to facilitate institutional progress. In addition, this tool could be used for formative and summative assessments of tracheotomy practices at national and international levels.