bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
LEAN Approach for the Impact Study in the European Foundation for Quality Management Model Score
Authors: Romana Fernando Acabado , Gestoso Carlos Guillen , Fernandez Silvia Gonzalez 
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The main objective of this article is the description, analysis and explanation of the development of an integrated management model, supported by the LEAN management tools, for manufacturing companies that worked along the time on a mass production bases.Design/Methodology/Approach: The methodology used was the integration of a model supported by the EFQM – European Foundation for Quality Management system, with the principles, tools and indicators of LEAN management system.Findings: The fundamental discoveries found in the analysis and application of the case study are located in four fundamental aspects, first related to the definition of a purpose for the company ; second the clear and correct description of the business processes involved, third the involvement of people and teams and fouth the application of a thought of continuous and permanent improvement.Originality/Value: From the point of view of added value for organizations, we understand that the levels of productivity, competitiveness and value creation for shareholders are the increasingly important elements of action, and the promotion of the implementation of models that promote cost reduction and increased product quality levels are absolutely essential. The recommendations are for the implementation of new management philosophies based on the integrated behavior of continuous improvement, reduction of waste in processes and activities and constant monitoring of results through the correct application of management indicators.
Preferensi Masyarakat Kecamatan Pamijahan Dalam Pemanfaatan Self-Service Technologies Dibank Syariah
Authors: Kartono Keris , Trihantana Rully , Kusumaningrum Ria 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
One of the activities of a Sharia Bank that distributes funds to the public to develop a service based on independent information technology to be practical, easy, comfortable, and economical in cost, on Self-Service Technologies (SSTs) services such as Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs), SMS Bankimg, Mobile Banking, and Internet Banking. Currently, people in urban areas have been using SSTs a lot, while in rural areas SSTs the facilities and infrastructure are not sufficient enough. The aim is to examine people's preferences in the use of SSTs in Islamic banks. The research used a descriptive qualitative method with a phenomenological approach, the research subjects were in the Pamijahan sub-district, Bogor regency. The results of this study indicate that people's preferences are like or dislike like the number of respondents who like ATM machines 100% and 0% dislike, Mobile Banking is preferred by 75% and those who do not like it 15%, Internet Banking is preferred by 15% and those who do not like it. 75%, and SMS Banking is preferred 0.5% and 98.05% do not like it. In the village community, Kecamatan Pamijahan prefer ATM machines rather than Mobile Banking, Internet Banking, and SMS Banking because ATM machines are one of the facilities that are characterized by being able to withdraw cash cash at the ATM machine. Utilization of Self-Service Technologies In the Pamijahan sub-district, Bogor Regency, it is time efficient, practical, can check financial 24 hours, is safe, gets bank information, is free to register, and is comfortable. It is necessary to develop SSTs in rural communities so that their use is more optimal.
Keywords: Preferences, Utilization of Self-Service Technologies, and Islamic Banks
Estrategias metodológicas para mejorar el nivel de inglés en los participantes de los programas comunitarios del plan internacional en la provincia de Santa Elena
Authors: Ricardo Suárez Jessenia M. , Párraga Solórzano Rudy J. , Acosta Isidor Zailin 
Published: September 2022

La Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena a través de la Carrera de Pedagogía de los Idiomas Nacionales y Extranjeros, en razón del deficiente conocimiento del idioma inglés, implementó el proyecto de vinculación con la sociedad denominado: “Estrategias metodológicas para mejorar el nivel de inglés en los participantes de los programas comunitarios del Plan Internacional en la provincia de Santa Elena”, con el objetivo fortalecer el desarrollo de las habilidades del idioma inglés (Speaking, Listening, Reading y Writing), este proyecto se diseñó en cuatro fases, las dos primeras los participantes tendrán un dominio del idioma inglés básico A1 y en la tercera y cuarta fase, ingles básico A2. En el presente artículo se muestra los resultados de las fases de diagnóstico, primera y segunda, a través de un análisis y comparación de las mismas; para el análisis se consideró la metodología cuantitativa, pruebas objetivas, estadística descriptiva. El proyecto fue dirigido a tres grupos de beneficiarios: niños, adolescentes y adultos, donde al finalizar el desarrollo de las capacitaciones de las dos fases se obtuvo un buen desempeño de los participantes, alcanzando la aprobación mediante promedio de calificaciones; considerando también la asistencia constante que tuvieron en las capacitaciones.
الدلالة اللغوية لخطاب الأنبياء في القرآن الكريم
Authors: Dr. Sahar Najy Fadel Al-Mashhadi  
Published: September 2022

تعددت وجوه الخطاب في القرآن الكريم فجاءت مكللة بأساليب العربية الفصيحة و التي أعطت بدورها إعجازا آخرًا للنصوص القرآنية ، و قد ذكر المفسرون وجوه هذا الخطاب بدلالات و صور مختلفة ، و أوّلوها حسب النوع فكان خطاب عام و خاص و منه خطاب الله لأنبيائه و مرسليه و خطاب الذات الإلهية مع الملائكة ثم خطاب الأنبياء لأقوامهم و دعوتهم إلى عبادة التوحيد .
و عندما نستقرأ الآيات القرآنية نرى فيها أساليب العربية المتنوعة بين ( النداء والاستفهام والأمر والنهي.. الخ)، ونجده يتصف بالعموم و الشمول ، فالذات الإلهية حين تخاطب النبي أو الرسول أو المؤمن أو الكافر تشمل في خطابها المتلقين أو السامعين في مختلف أصنافهم و أديانهم . و بحسب مثلث دلالي يتحدد بـ(مخاطِب و مخاطَب و خطاب أو نص أو رسالة ) و سنحاول في بحثنا الحالي دراسة دلالات تلك الاساليب بعد المرور على نماذج من القصص القرآني وفق دراسة وصفية تحليلية للنصوص .
الخطاب الإسلامي بين قيود الماضي وتحديات المستقبل
Authors: Dr. Nizar Naji Muhammed  
Published: September 2022

انقسم العالم الإسلامي اليوم إلى اطراف متنازعة ومتصارعة كل طرف يدعي أحقيته بقيادة العالم الإسلامي فطرف يريد العودة إلى ماضي الأمة المثال , ذلك الماضي الذي ازدهرت فيه الحضارة الإسلامية واحكمت قبضتها على مساحات شاسعة من العالم , ويرفض أصحاب هذا التوجه كل ما له علاقة بالحضارة القادمة من الغرب باعتباره يؤدي إلى الانحلال الخلقي وتدمير القيم الإسلامية الأصيلة .
وعلى النقيض من ذلك هناك طرف آخر يريد الانعتاق من ذلك الماضي وترك مآسيه التي لم تجر على العالم الإسلامي سوى الويلات والحروب والعنف والتخلف ,مدعياً ان ما تعانيه الأمة هذه الأيام ما هو إلا نتيجة تمسكها بذلك الموروث وعدم التحاقها بركب التطور الحاصل في العالم الغربي كان سببه التمسك بتلك القيم والإرث الحضاري ,وهذا ما سيجعل دول العالم الإسلامي مع مصافي الدول المتخلفة والمتصارعة ,وهذا التنازع الفكري استوجب وجود خطاب إسلامي يدعو للسلام والوحدة واضعاً بعين الاعتبار واقعنا المعاصر التي تمر به الإمة الإسلامية .
Analyzing Sedimentary Rocks to Evaluate Paleo Dimensions and Flow Dynamics of Permian Barakar River of Rajmahal Gondwana Sub-Basin of Eastern India
Authors: A. Khan Zahid , Chandra Tewari Ram 
Published: September 2022

The cross strata and planar strata of sedimentary rocks are used in estimating paleo dimensions and flow dynamics of Permian Barakar River of eastern India. Quantitative estimates indicate that mean bed form became thinner i.e., from 1.363 m to 0.928 m to 34.21 m–23.33 m, as the Barakar River flowed with flow velocity of between 90 cm/sec and 157 cm/sec from Fox Ridge situated to the south on a steeper slope which becomes gentler downstream. The friction factor (0.036) is on higher side indicating low flow resistance while bed shear stresses remain competent, even during low paleo-discharges to transport coarse-pebble bed. Rouse number, Z, is decreased from Brahmini (3.38) to Hurra (1.71) implying predominant bed-load in upstream and local transition to mixed load in the downstream. Bed load formed 17.74 to 15.62 percent in upstream and reduced to 10.14–7.94 percent in downstream suggesting bed load channel for the former and mixed load channel for the latter corroborating estimated Rouse Number (Z) values. The trunk Barakar River on an average was about 2260 km long, 817 m wide and 13.63 m deep with channel belt width in between 6310 and 2205 m. The river channel sinuosity was in place of sinuosity 1.361 in the south-southwest part and progressively became more sinuous in the northern and northeastern part of the basin (1.728) with maximum sinuosity of 1.955. The catchment area of the Barakar River lies between 10,700 to 422,600 km2 and paleo-discharge between 22,070–4510 m3/sec with the maximum 66,000 m3/sec and whose mean annual flood was in the range of 170,600–42,260 m3/sec. These parameters suggest that initially multi-thread and broad Barakar River became narrow and single thread in downstream and had its outlet in the northeast (Sikkim, Assam and Bangladesh) towards the Tethys Ocean during Permian times.
Managing Workplace Skills Development during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Nyamande-Pitso Agnes 
Published: September 2022

South Africa has a huge skills shortage and by 2021 unemployment rate was 34.9 percent with 66.5 percent thereof amongst the Black youth aged between 14 and 25 years. Thus, managing workplace skills development is essential to ensure the development of an adequate and appropriately skilled Youth can get employment, enter the mainstream of the economy, and benefit therefrom. Consequently, after discussions with various stakeholders, government set up the National Skills Fund aimed at addressing the structural mismatch between the demand and supply of skills and the low skills output. The chapter reviews research done by various researchers to determine reasons for the low skills output with focus on the strategy, skills transfer, communication, and job readiness processes used by business as determinants for the success of the skills training. Almost 23 years after the commencement of the NSDP, skills output remained lower than expected with no proof of formal discussions to find solution to the low output. The COVID-19 pandemic brought to the fore additional technological and remote learning challenges that presented a different type of dilemma. Thus, it may take even longer for skills output to increase compared to the period prior to the onset of the pandemic.
Accuracy of the Number Needed to Treat Compared With Diagnostic Testing: Brief Critical Review
Authors: Levinson Stanley S. 
Published: September 2022

Context.—
Number needed to treat (NNT) seems simple and is widely used. But its derivation from the absolute risk reduction is difficult to visualize. Like diagnostic sensitivity, absolute risk reduction is a measure of treatment accuracy. Thus, NNT is a measure of accuracy. NNT is inversely proportional to the relative risk reduction and the baseline risk that may be torturous when accuracy is poor. In order to better visualize the accuracy and weaknesses of NNT, NNT is compared with variables in diagnostic science that are often better understood, such as diagnostic sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive value.

Objective.—
To better understand the accuracy of NNT.

Data Sources.—
Receiver operating characteristic curves are used to help visualize accuracy. It is shown that baseline risk and prevalence are highly correlated. Like positive predictive value, NNT is dependent on prevalence. Similar to diagnostic testing, symptoms and additional testing can increase prevalence and improve accuracy of the NNT. Examples are shown where changes in prevalence cause alterations in NNT. Moreover, data indicate that when accuracy of NNT is low, although the average NNT may be favorable, some subgroups may exhibit very poor response and even harm. It is shown that manipulations to increase prevalence can produce smaller, more selective groupings that can improve the accuracy and reduce the cost of expensive drugs.

Conclusions.—
When the power of prediction is poor, the value of NNT must be carefully deliberated because it may be misleading. Indeed, the upper confidence interval may be a better reflection of NNT than the average.
Coping with external stressors in handball and football elite refereeing: The relationship with referee efficacy
Authors: Johansen Bjørn Tore , Haugen Tommy , Kjeøen Erikstad Martin 
Published: September 2022

This study investigated the association between referee efficacy and self-reported coping with external stressors among elite handball and football referees. The participants were 224 Norwegian elite referees of handball (n = 111, m age = 35.3 years, 13.5% females) and football (113, m age = 30.8 years, 8% females) who had been referees for an average of 14.4 years (sd = 7.77 years; min: 4, max: 37) and a referee at the present level for 6.8 years (sd = 6.20 years, min: 1, max: 32). Referee self-efficacy was measured using the Norwegian version of the Referee Self-Efficacy Scale. Self-reported coping with external stressors was measured using responses to statements related to the referee’s self-perceived decision-making process in the presence of several sources of external stressors. Referee self-efficacy was positively associated with coping with external stressors (b = .24 (se = .11), p = .021). Football referees reported higher levels of coping with external stressors (b = .28 (se = .08), p = .001) than handball referees, and the number of years of elite refereeing was positively related to coping with external stressors. The findings provide evidence of a positive relationship between referee efficacy and coping with external stressors when making decisions.

Keywords: Referee Self-Efficacy Scale, decision-making, social pressure, team sport referees
Associations between pro-inflammatory cytokines and fatigue in pregnant women
Authors: Xia Haiou , Zhu Xiaoxiao , Zhu Chunxiang 
Published: September 2022

Background
Fatigue is one of the most prevalent symptoms among pregnant women. In patients with various diseases, pro-inflammatory cytokines are associated with fatigue; however, such associations are unknown in pregnant women.

Objectives
The objective of this study was to examine the associations between pro-inflammatory cytokines and prenatal fatigue.

Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted on 271 pregnant Chinese women in their third trimester of pregnancy. Patient-reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) was used to evaluate women’s prenatal fatigue. Using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), the serum concentrations of four pro-inflammatory cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β), interleukin 6 (IL-6) and interleukin 8 (IL-8), were measured. The data was analyzed by correlation analysis and general linear regression analysis.

Results
In this sample, the mean (standard deviation) of fatigue scores was 51.94 (10.79). TNF-α (r = 0.21, p < 0.001), IL-6 (r = 0.134, p = 0.027) and IL-8 (r = 0.209, p = 0.001) were positively correlated to prenatal fatigue, although IL-1β was not. TNF-α (β = 0.263, p < 0.001), along with sleep quality (β = 0.27, p < 0.001) and depression (β = 0.376, p < 0.001) independently predicted prenatal fatigue.

Conclusions
TNF-α was identified as an independent biomarker for prenatal fatigue in our study. Reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines may be a unique method for lowering prenatal fatigue and, consequently, enhancing mother and child health.
Effect of Hunteria umbellata Methanolic Seed Extracts on Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Albino Rats
Authors: C. Nwaogwugwu, J. , I. Nosiri, C. , C. Aguwamba, , F. Aaron, C. , W. Ike, U. 
Published: September 2022

This study investigated the inhibitory effect of alpha-amylase, LD50 and antidiabetic properties of the methanolic seed extract of Hunteria umbellata and its effect on biochemical parameters in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Twelve albino rats were used for the acute toxicity test, while thirty-five were divided randomly into seven groups of five in each group. Group 1 served as the normal control, Group 2 served as the diabetic control, Group 3 was treated with glycinorm at 50 mg/kg body weight, Group 4 was treated with extract at 200 mg/kg body weight, Group 5 was treated with 400 mg/kg body weight, Group 6 was treated with 600 mg/kg body weight and Group 7 was treated with 800 mg/kg body weight by oral administration. Diabetes was induced in albino rats by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin at a single dose of 120 mg/kg body weight into groups 3 to 7 and was fed with methanolic seed extract of Hunteria umbellata for a period of 28 days. The oral acute (LD50) toxicity study showed that extract did not cause mortality in any experimental animals even at the highest dose of 5000 mg/kg. Body weight and glucose levels were measured on days 0, 7, 14,21 and 28. The animal were sacrificed on day 28. Serum biochemical parameters were analysed. Additionally, renal function tests, including potassium, sodium, and chloride levels and protein and albumin levels, were performed. The study also evaluated hematological parameters in the animals that were fed the methanolic seed extract of Hunteria umbellata. The animals that received different methanolic seed extracts of Hunteria umbellata showed significant (p<0.05) reductions in blood glucose, inhibitory effect of alpha-amylase, serum liver enzymes, renal function biomarkers, packed cell volume and platelet counts and improved body weight. Conclusively, from this study, it has been demonstrated that the methanolic seed extract of Hunteria umbellata may possess weight enhancing, inhibitory effect of alpha-amylase, antihyperglycemic, hepatoprotective, improved hematological values, and cell and organ protective activities. Therefore, it can be concluded that H. umbellata protects against streptozotocin-induced diabetes via regulation of blood glucose, inhibition of alpha amylase and reverse some biochemical parameters.
Ethanolic Root Extract of Urtica dioica Exhibits Pro-fertility and Antioxidant Activities in Female Albino Rats
Authors: Oladimeji S. O. , Soares A. S. , Igbalaye J. O. , Awote O. K. , Adigun A. K. , Awoyemi Z. O. 
Published: September 2022

Aims: To determine the effect of ethanolic extract of Urtica dioica roots on reproductive hormones and antioxidant enzymes in female Wistar rats.
Study Design: Experimental Research.
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Lagos State University, Lagos Nigeria between November 2019 and February 2020.
Methodology: A total of 40 rats used, were divided into eight groups of 5 rats. The study was carried out for a period of 21 days, the rats were induced with levonorgestrel for 7 days after which Urtica dioica extract was administered for 14 days and were compared against vehicle, levonorgestrel and extract controls. Hormonal level estimation (Progesterone, estradiol, prolactin and testosterone) and in-vivo antioxidant enzyme activity (catalase and alkaline phosphatase activity) were estimated using standard procedures.
Results: The administration of the extract showed no statistically significant difference in estradiol levels across all groups. Progesterone levels decreased significantly (p<0.05) compared to the controls while prolactin and testosterone levels also decreased, although not significant. The extract increased catalase and alkaline phosphatase activities significantly in IHD group compared to the control.
Conclusion: The ethanolic extract of Urtica dioica roots exhibits pro-fertility and antioxidant activities.
Optimizing Integrated Plant Nutrient Supply through STCR Approach for Targeted Yield of Forage Oat (Avena sativa L.) in an Inceptisols
Authors: Kumar Vimlesh , Singh Y. V. , Bharteey Prem Kumar , Luthra Nidhi , Bahuguna Ayush , Sarvajeet . , Singh Pavan 
Published: September 2022

During Rabi 2018-19, an Inceptisol field test was conducted at the Agriculture Research Farm at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, using STCR technique, from which fertiliser recommendation equations for oat (Avena sativa L.) may be developed. Soil test results, oat fresh forage yield and NPK uptake by oat crop were used to attain four essential basic parameters, i.e., nutrients required to produce one quintal of fresh forage (NR), fertilizer contribution of nutrients (% CF), soil nutrient contribution (% CS) and organic matter contribution from FYM (CFYM). A quintal of fresh forage required 0.26, 0.04, and 0.30 Kg of N, P2O5 and K2O, respectively. Soil Nutrient Contribution Proportions (CS%): 35.81, 48.44, and 64.87 N, P2O5, and K2O, respectively. N, P2O5, and K2O percent added through fertilizer alone (CF %) and FYM alone (CFYM) were 59.17, 47.38, and 115.25; 24.19, 5.82, and 2.33, respectively. The ready reckoner doses of fertilizer were emphasized on these specific criteria for various soil test values and required to make recommendations for fresh forage oat yields for NPK alone and NPK + FYM.
Production and Price Cycles in Beef Cattle in Rondônia State, Brazilian Amazon
Authors: Santos Wânia Mendonça dos , Costa Juliane da Silva , Santos Marcos Antônio Souza dos , Rebello Fabrício Khoury , Nery Mauro Mundim , Soares Bruno Cabral , Loureiro João Paulo Borges de 
Published: September 2022

The study evaluates the behavior of production and prices in the beef cattle market in Rondônia, Brazilian Amazon. Covering the period from 1995 to 2020, we used statistical analysis based on the classical multiplicative method of time series. Resultingly, we found that the occurrence of annual seasonality in prices, with a reduction in the first half of the year and an increase in the second half of the year, corresponding to the bovine and off-season harvests, respectively. It was possible to observe the existence of three complete livestock cycles, with an average duration of five years. Trend, seasonality, and cycles of livestock in Rondônia, over the last 25 years, expose a series of relevant information for decision-making by agents in the livestock production chain, in addition to contributing to the understanding of the dynamics of this important agricultural market for Rondônia and Brazilian economy.
Principles of Evidence‐Based Dermatology
Authors: Bigby Michael , Williams Hywel C. 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Evidence‐based medicine (EBM) is the integration of best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values. Practising EBM consists of five steps: (i) formulating a well‐built clinical question generated from a patient encounter; (ii) searching for valid external evidence; (iii) critically appraising that evidence for relevance and validity; (iv) applying the results of that appraisal of evidence back to the patient; and (v) recording the information for future use. An important principle of EBM is that the quality (strength) of evidence is based on a hierarchy of evidence. The order of the hierarchy of evidence is dependent on the type of question being asked. The hierarchy of evidence consists of results of well‐designed experimental studies such as randomized controlled trials (especially if the studies have results of similar magnitude and direction, and if there is homogeneity among studies), results of observational studies, case series, expert opinion and personal experience, in descending order.
Parasitic Diseases
Authors: Downing Christopher , Tyring Stephen 
Published: September 2022

AbstractThis chapter provides an overview of helminth and protozoal infections as they pertain to the dermatologist, dermatologist in training or medical student. Major parasites are covered with specific emphasis on pathology, clinical presentation and treatment of disease. Parasitic worms and protozoa cause a high proportion of the world's transmissible diseases, particularly in the tropics and subtropics, and they are responsible for some of the most dramatic and serious of the afflictions of the skin.