bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Transformación espacio temporal de la cobertura de la tierra entre el período 1979-2019, y su proyección al 2038, para la Gran Área Metropolitana (GAM), Costa Rica
Authors: Rodríguez Soto Francisco , Calderón Ramírez Guillermo , Sandoval Murillo Luis 
Published: December 2022

Los procesos de cambio en las coberturas de usos de la tierra se pueden describir según la dinámica urbano regional en Costa Rica mediante análisis sistemas de información geográfica como herramientas de apoyo para el análisis espacial. Para el caso de la ciudad región de la Gran Área Metropolitana se describen dinámicas asociadas a las áreas de protección, la cobertura de usos de la tierra del año, el cambio de la cobertura urbana durante los años 1979, 2000 y 2019. Además, la probabilidad de cambio de la cobertura urbana al año 2038 la cual permite proyectar la tendencia que tendrá esta región a futuro. Los datos reflejan que la GAM desde el primer año en estudio ha crecido constante en términos de infraestructura y, es claro que también su población. Se ha generado una transformación espacio temporal en donde se destaca que tanto dentro como fuera del anillo de contención, el cual hay que recordar que su función prioritaria dentro del límite es para uso urbano y fuera del límite preferentemente rural, no obstante, ha sufrido grandes presiones, que con base a los datos obtenidos se demuestra que fuera de este anillo su cobertura esta siendo presionada por lo urbano.
Proposal of point-wise power reconstruction for IRT-4M fuel assemblies in coupled Monte-Carlo calculations
Authors: Jíška Pavel , Frýbort Jan 
Published: December 2022

Current efforts to develop high-fidelity multi-physics tools for research reactors with IRT-4M fuel leads to the involvement of Monte-Carlo transport and subchannel thermo-hydraulic codes in the process of safety assessment. Monte-Carlo based neutronic codes are often used as a reference tool and are suitable for a prediction of a detailed power distribution. This paper proposes a method of the point-wise power reconstruction based on a Radial Basis Function (RBF) interpolation for complicated irregular geometries and compares different detector functionalities of the Serpent2 code from the time efficiency point of view. Furthermore, a preliminary validation of the applied method for IRT-4M in a subchannel code SUBSALS mesh is presented. This code is currently under the evelopment at the Research Centre Rež and the Czech Technical University in Prague and focuses on the thermohydraulic analysis of IRT type fuel assemblies.
Pregnancy Outcumes and Contraceptive Use in Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Comparative Study
Authors: Salih Lobaba Basim Mohammed , Jasim Nizar Abdulalateef 
Published: December 2022

Background. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common chronic autoimmune disorder that has a female predominance and commonly affects women of childbearing age. It is shown to remit during pregnancy in most studies and improve in about half of the patients when assessed with objective disease activity measures.Objective — to assess the pregnancy outcomes in women with RA prior and after the diagnosis and compare them with those in women with no chronic illness, to evaluate contraceptive practices and contraceptive method efficacy with the use of concomitant rheumatic medications (methotrexate, leflunomide).Patients and Methods. Female patients diagnosed with RA according to ACR/EULAR 2010 classification criteria were compared with apparently healthy female controls matching in age in this case-control study. Data were collected by questionnaires and interviews. The questionnaires included demographic data and pregnancy outcomes, mode of delivery, contraceptive methods used by patients against the background of methotrexate and leflunomide therapy.Results and discussion. One hundred patients with RA were included. The mean age of the patients and controls was 38.4±5.1 and 36.7±4.5 years, respectively. The live births significantly decreased in female patients with RA compared to the controls and the period before the diagnosis (p=0.01, p=0.002, respectively). Caesarean section frequency was higher in the control group compared to patients with RA (p=0.001). But in patients with RA, frequency of caesarean section increased after the diagnosis (p=0.021). Frequency of unplanned pregnancy significantly decreased after the diagnosis of RA compared to the period before the diagnosis (p<0.001). About 75.4% of patients had the desired number of children in their family before the diagnosis, and 24.6% feared the effect of RA on themselves and their children. 81% of 100 women with RA used methotrexate, 43.2% of them received rheumatological consultation regarding the contraceptive methods, and 56.8% did not. 30.86% of patients treated with methotrexate used ineffective contraceptive methods, 27.16% — long-acting reversible methods, 14.81% — effective contraceptive methods, and 24.69% did not use any contraceptive methods. 19% of RA patients used leflunomide, and 73.7% of them received rheumatological consultation regarding the type of contraceptive methods, 36.84% used effective methods of contraception, 31.58% — long-acting reversible methods, 15.79% — ineffective contraceptive methods and 15.79% did not use any contraceptive methods.Conclusion. There is a decrease in live births and an increase in preterm birth frequency as well as caesarean sections in Iraqi female patients with RA. There is lack of knowledge about the importance of contraceptive methods efficacy in relation to teratogenic medications (methotrexate, and leflunomide).
Marriage Patterns Among Portuguese-Brazilian Couples
Authors: Ramos Madalena , Ferreira Cristina 
Published: December 2022

This paper presents the evolution and most relevant characteristics of binational (Portuguese/ Brazilian) same-sex marriages in Portugal, from 2010 to 2020, comparing them with the binational heterosexual ones. The analysis was based on marriage micro-data published by the National Statistics Office.
Data reveals that the increase of binational marriages has been more significant among samesex couples than among heterosexual couples; binational same-sex couples are younger than heterosexual ones, although they also record lower levels of age-related homogamy, and are more qualified than hetero couples. Hetero binational couples engaged more frequently in cohabitation before marriage and tend to opt for shared estate ownership.
This study enables a diagnosis of the present situation and constitutes a contribution to knowledge surrounding the marriage market within groups that are minorities not only as immigrants but also as homosexuals.
From ‘What’ and ‘Why’ to ‘How’: An Imperative Driven Approach to Mechanics of AI Regulation
Authors: Chauhan Krishna Deo Singh 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is having a tremendous impact upon commercial activities, socio-economic activities, as well as technological progress. However, there is lack of clarity about the appropriate mechanics of AI regulation. A variety of proposals have been floated, but with little agreement concerning their implementation and interaction. This paper builds a framework to address these concerns. It first identifies the scope of AI for regulatory purposes by establishing the defining characteristic of this technology. In the second part, it identifies four different interpretations of the question, ‘why regulate AI?’, each with a bearing on the purpose of AI regulation. It treats each one of these as an ‘imperative of regulation’. The scope of each imperative is delineated. The last part situates the proposed mechanics of AI regulation within the imperative driven framework. Four broad categories of the mechanics of AI regulation are first described in detail in order to understand their features and are subsequently tested on the touchstone of the four imperatives, thereby ascertaining which of the imperatives drive the mechanics and which are irrelevant. The findings provide theoretical clarity to the AI regulation proposals being mulled over across the globe. The paper concludes with an argument for proactive regulation of AI.
Kurs- und Beratungsangebot für Promovierende der Ingenieurwissenschaften an Hochschulen für angewandte Wissenschaften
Authors: Grahl Tina 
Published: December 2022

Zusammenfassung
Um die Anforderungen der Promotion bewältigen zu können, müssen Promovierende spezifische Kompetenzen aufbauen. Ein Kurs- und Beratungsangebot der Hochschulbibliothek kann dabei unterstützen, wenn es fachlich und am Bedarf der Zielgruppe ausgerichtet ist. Es wird gezeigt, wie die Konzeption und Umsetzung eines solchen Kurs- und Beratungsangebotes für Promovierende der Ingenieurwissenschaften an Hochschulen für angewandte Wissenschaften gestaltet werden können. Grundlage des Artikels bildet die Masterarbeit der Autorin mit demselben Titel, die an der TH Köln unter der Betreuung von Frau Prof. Dr. Inka Tappenbeck und Prof. Dr. Claudia Frick im Studiengang Bibliotheks- und Informationswissenschaft entstanden ist.
Diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency in children: a survey among pediatric endocrinologists in North America
Authors: Silva Carolina , Patel Trisha J. , Lam Carol 
Published: December 2022

Abstract

Objectives
Adrenal insufficiency (AI) is a life-threatening condition where an accurate diagnosis is critical. While the ACTH stimulation test is the diagnostic test of choice, there remains uncertainty around its protocols and interpretation of results. In this context, the objective of this study was to understand practices of North American pediatric endocrinology providers on the diagnosis of AI in children.

Methods
An anonymous electronic survey was sent to members of the Pediatric Endocrine Society.

Results
221 participants were included. The majority practiced in academic centers (78%). All respondents ordered ACTH stimulation tests. While 85% used high-dose ACTH stimulation tests (HDST) to diagnose primary AI, there was less consistency in the choice of tests (HDST vs. low-dose ACTH stimulation test; LDST) when diagnosing secondary AI. When interpreting results, 95% used peak cortisol levels, 70% considered the clinical picture, and 49% used relative increase in cortisol levels. Median (IQR) cortisol cutoff level after ACTH stimulation test that was considered sufficient was 18 (15.5–18) ug/L [496 (428–496) nmol/L]; 17% used different cutoffs for LDST, and 18% used different cutoffs for newborns. Finally, 47% were unaware of the assay that was used in their institution for cortisol measurements.

Conclusion
Pediatric endocrinology providers use ACTH stimulation tests variably, including in the choice between HDST vs. LDST, test protocols, and interpretation of results.
CaCO3 solubility in the process water of recycled containerboard mills
Authors: Bürgmayr Stefan , Tanner Joanne , Batchelor Warren , Hoadley Andrew F.A. 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Water system closure in recycled containerboard mills may have reached a technical limit due to the accumulation of organic and inorganic contaminants in the process water. The specific water chemistry characteristics of recycled containerboard mills with restricted water systems were analyzed and a computer model was developed to simulate calcium carbonate solubility in the presence of volatile fatty acids under relevant mill conditions. A strong linear correlation between VFAs and calcium ions was found. The calcium carbonate dissolution mechanism, solubility, and precipitation were investigated. The reaction of VFAs with calcium carbonate results in the formation of bicarbonate and carbonic acid. By binding hydrogen ions, the carbonate has a pH buffering effect. The carbonic acid dissociates into water and CO2. Gaseous CO2 escapes from the water and leads to decarbonization. This mechanism is responsible for the uncoupling of pH from the concentration of VFAs, as well as from the concentration of dissolved calcium ions. The resulting lack of carbonates prevents the precipitation of calcium carbonate. The introduction of CO2 contained in the biogas produced in anaerobic biological water treatment reverses the dissolution mechanism and causes the precipitation of calcium carbonate. Concentrating technologies such as membrane filtration and evaporation may therefore meet the specific requirements for complete water system closure in recycled containerboard mills better than current commonly used biological treatment.
Factors Predicting Acceptance and Recommendation of Covid-19 Vaccines Among Previously Infected Academic Dental Hospital Personnel; An Artificial Intelligence-Based Study
Authors: Abu-Hammad Osama , Althagafi Nebras , Abu-Hammad Shaden , Eshky Rawah , Abu-Hammad Abdalla , Alhodhodi Aishah , Abu-Hammad Malak , Dar-Odeh Najla 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Objectives The study aims to construct artificial neural networks that are capable of predicting willingness of previously infected academic dental hospital personnel (ADHP) to accept or recommend vaccines to family or patients. Methods: The study utilized data collected during a cross-sectional survey conducted among COVID-19 infected ADHP. A total of ten variables were used as input variables for the network and analysis was repeated 10 times to calculate variation in accuracy and validity of input variables. Three variables were determined by the best network to be the least important and consequently they were excluded and a new network was constructed using the remaining seven variables. Analysis was repeated 10 times to investigate variation of accuracy of predictions. Results: The best network showed a prediction accuracy that exceeded 90% during testing stage. This network was used to predict attitudes towards vacci-nation for a number of hypothetical subjects. The following factors were identified as predictors for undesirable vaccination attitudes: dental students who had an insufficient vaccine awareness, a long symptomatic period of illness, and who did not practice quarantine. Conclusions: It is concluded that vaccine awareness is the most important factor in predicting favorable vaccine attitudes. Vaccine awareness campaigns that target ADHP should give more attention to students than their faculty.
Comparative Proteomics Analysis of Growth-Primed Adult Dorsal Root Ganglia Reveals Key Molecular Mediators for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration
Authors: Bautista Maricris , Katselis George S. , Chowdhury Bari , Chumala Paulos , Mahendra Ruhi , Desai Priyanshi , Hall Justin , Kalyaanamoorthy Subha , Krishnan Anand 
Published: December 2022

AbstractInjuries to peripheral nerves are frequent, yet no drug therapies are available for effective nerve repair. The slow growth rate of axons and inadequate access to growth factors challenge natural repair of nerves. A better understanding of the molecules that can promote the rate of axon growth may reveal therapeutic opportunities. Molecular profiling of injured neurons at early intervals of injury, when regeneration is at the maximum, has been the gold standard for exploring growth promoters. A complementaryin vitroregenerative priming model was recently shown to induce enhanced outgrowth in adult sensory neurons. In this work, we exploited thein vitropriming model to reveal novel candidates for adult nerve regeneration. We performed a whole-tissue proteomics analysis of thein vitroprimed dorsal root ganglia (DRGs) from adult SD rats and compared their molecular profile with that of thein vivoprimed, and control DRGs. The proteomics data generated are available via ProteomeXchange with identifier PXD031927. From the follow-up analysis, Bioinformatics interventions, and literature curation, we identified several molecules that were differentially expressed in the primed DRGs with a potential to modulate adult nerve regrowth. We then validated the growth promoting roles of mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor (MANF), one of the hits we identified, in adult rat sensory neurons. Overall, in this study, we explored two growth priming paradigm and shortlisted several candidates, and validated MANF, as potential targets for adult nerve regeneration. We also demonstrate that thein vitropriming model is a valid tool for adult nerve regeneration studies.
THREE ṬALĀQS IN ONE SESSION FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF MAQĀṢID AL-SHARĪAH
Authors: A.K. Asar 
Published: December 2022

There is no consensus among Muslim jurists regarding the pronouncement of three ṭalāqs in one session: Does it constitute as one or three ṭalāqs? In Malaysia, a judge of Islāmic Court normally will give the final decision based on what most muftis hold in conforming the three ṭalāqs in one session. This opinion is based on the ijtihādic view of khalifaћ ‘Umar al-Khaṭṭāb when he saw many Muslims at his time have begun to hasten in the divorce. Researcher found that the ruling of three ṭalāqs in one session should constitute as one ṭalāq for normal cases nowadays. This ruling is stronger due to the practice of the Prophet himself when he allowed Rukānaћ to go back to his wife after the three ṭalaqs in one session. Its one of the Islāmic approaches to make the divorce three times and not once, as it gives the husband opportunity to review thoroughly, and this is his right. The ruling is line with the demand of Maqāṣid al-Sharī‘aћ in protecting lineage. However, for certain situations, the pronouncement of three ṭalāqs in one session may constitute as three ṭalāqs, this means that both ijtihād are correct based on spesific situations.
KAJIAN KAEDAH INTERVENSI PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIK SEKOLAH RENDAH MENGGUNAKAN LATIHAN STROOP DAN LATIHAN BIOFEEDBACK
Authors: Omar Ahmad , Abdul Wahab Muhammad Nubli 
Published: December 2022

Abstract: Intervention programs are very important in helping students who are weak in learning mathematics at school. This study aims to see how the Stroop training technique and Biofeedback training can be used to help students to improve coherence score performance and also academic performance. Previous studies prove that Stroop training can help individuals improve concentration and Biofeedback training techniques also help individuals to improve their cognitive performance and concentration. The sample of this study consists of 20 low-achieving students from primary schools in Jerantut district, Pahang. They were randomly selected to conduct 2 training sessions, namely Stroop Training and Biofeedback Training which will take 30 minutes. Collected self-change data involved analysis of VLF, LF, and HF power spectrum scores. Analysis of the mean data of the HRV spectrum score, the mean data of the Stroop Exercise and the pre/post test were used to see the increase in the HRV score and the academic improvement of the students. Findings show that there is an increase in students' HRV scores and academic performance after these students follow Stroop Training and Biofeedback Training. This study shows that the Stroop Training technique and Biofeedback training can be used as an effective method to help weak students to improve students' academic achievement.

Abstrak: Program intervensi amat penting dalam membantu pelajar yang lemah pembelajaran Matematik di sekolah Kajian ini bertujuan untuk melihat bagaimana teknik latihan Stroop dan latihan Biofeedback boleh digunakan untuk membantu pelajar bagi meningkatkan prestasi skor koheren dan juga prestasi akademik. Kajian lalu membuktikan bahawa latihan Stroop boleh membantu individu meningkatkan daya tumpuan dan teknik latihan Biofeedback juga membantu individu untuk meningkatkan prestasi kognitif dan konsentrasi mereka. Sampel kajian ini terdiri daripada 20 orang pelajar yang berpencapaian rendah dari sekolah rendah di daerah Jerantut, Pahang. Mereka dipilih secara rawak untuk menjalankan 2 sesi latihan iaitu Latihan Stroop dan Latihan Biofeedback yang akan mengambil masa selama 30 minit. Data perubahan diri yang dikumpul melibatkan analisis skor spektrum kuasa VLF, LF, dan HF. Analisis data min skor spektrum HRV, data min Latihan Stroop dan ujian pra/pos digunakan untuk melihat peningkatan skor HRV dan peningkatan akademik pelajar. Dapatan menunjukkan terdapat peningkatan dalam skor HRV pelajar dan prestasi akademik selepas pelajar-pelajar ini mengikuti Latihan Stroop dan Latihan Biofeedback. Kajian ini menunjukkan bahawa teknik Latihan Stroop dan latihan Biofeedback boleh dijadikan kaedah berkesan untuk membantu pelajar lemah bagi meningkatkan pencapaian akademik pelajar.
Is It Time to Call ‘Code Blue’ on Nursing Infrastructure? A Nurse’s Perspective from the COVID-19 Front-line
Authors: Caldwell Katie , Moore Alan , Rali Taylor 
Published: December 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the significance of every role within the interdisciplinary team and has exacerbated the challenges posed to every member. From the nursing perspective, many of these challenges were present before the pandemic but have become significantly larger problems that continue to demand global attention. This has provided an opportunity to critically evaluate and learn from the challenges the pandemic has both highlighted and created. We conclude that the nursing infrastructure requires a revolution in order to support, grow and retain nurses, who are vital to the delivery of high-quality healthcare.
Autocuidado para hipertensos
Authors: Walker Marthina Streda , Figueiredo Natália Roldão , Ruiz Ana Corrêa , Costa Bruna Souza da , Andrades Clara dos Santos de , Grecco Clarissa , Feoli Ana Maria Pandolfo 
Published: December 2022

Objetivo: apresentar o desenvolvimento do material educativo intitulado “Autocuidado para Hipertensos: um guia para cuidar da sua saúde”.Métodos: este material foi desenvolvido com base nas orientações para construção de materiais de orientação para o cuidado em saúde, teve como ponto de partida o estudo multicêntrico: “Efetividade de uma estratégia NUtricional para controle PRESSórico em pacientes com hipertensão arterial sistêmica usuários do Sistema Único de Saúde: estudo NUPRESS”. Para a elaboração do material foi feito um levantamento bibliográfico. Em seguida, foi realizada a escrita dos temas abordados em forma de capítulos e, por último, foi montada a parte gráfica. Quando finalizado, o e-book foi enviado a 10 juízes que o avaliaram e validaram conforme a sua organização, estilo da escrita, aparência e apelo do material. Foram aceitas as sugestões dos juízes e realizadas as alterações. Resultados: os juízes (n=10), com média de idade de 43,7±17,6 anos e sendo 70% do sexo feminino, avaliaram em sua maioria, com concordância que o conteúdo do e-book possuía boa organização e aparência. Já os domínios de estilo de escrita e apelo foram os que apresentaram menor percentual de concordância entre os juízes, embora tenham obtido uma aprovação de 83,3% em cada dimensão. Conclusões: o e-book desenvolvido pode ser utilizado tanto por profissionais da saúde quanto por pessoas com hipertensão com o propósito de educação sobre a doença, saúde e autocuidado. O material tem linguagem objetiva e de fácil compreendimento, sem usar termos técnicos, além disso foram utilizados recursos gráficos para cativar e facilitar a leitura.
Stock Price Prediction using Support Vector Machine in the Second Wave of Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Fauzi Ahmad 
Published: December 2022

The aim of the research is to predict The Jakarta Composite Index (JKSE) when the second wave of the Covid-19 occurred in Indonesia. The method used in this research is Support Vector Machine (SVM). The data used in this study is JKSE for period April 2021 to August 2021. The data is divided into two parts, the training data and the testing data. The training data starts from April 1st to July 30th 2021. The data used as ground truth is the data from August 2nd to August 31st 2021. To get the best hyperparameter, the research uses Grid Search with RBF kernel. The results show the best hyperparameters using RBF kernel are C=100, =0.01, and = 3. The prediction result obtained tends to be stable and has a slight decrease. This result if we compared with the cumulative cases and the total recovery cases of the Covid-19, the investor has a positive sentiment towards the Indonesian government in solving the Covid-19 pandemic.