bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Mucormycosis in the COVID-19 Era – A Natural Calamity or Man-Made Disaster? Current Evidence and Review of the Literature
Authors: Bhatia Mandip Singh , Attri Ritu , Singla Neeraj , Sharda Saurabh C 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Mucormycosis is a potentially fatal disease caused by a fungus of the order Mucorales, most commonly involving the nasal sinuses, orbits, brain, lungs, and skin. The disease affects mostly immunosuppressed individuals and patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes. The prevalence of mucormycosis is 80 times higher (0.14 per 1000) in India compared to developed countries. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a sudden surge in the number of mucormycosis cases, especially on the Indian subcontinent. This can be attributed to what we consider to be the perfect iatrogenic recipe: a combination between the immunosuppression caused by COVID-19, the large prevalence of uncontrolled diabetes and the simultaneous use of corticosteroids. Other factors include the excessive use of antibiotics, antifungal drugs and zinc supplements, invasive ventilation, poor hygiene and sanitization as well as the use of industrial oxygen in hospitals. As a result, an overwhelmingly large number of COVID-19 patients have developed mucormycosis during the pandemic. A review of the literature suggests that all efforts should be made to keep tight control of glycemia in COVID-19 patients along with judicious use of corticosteroids. The treatment of mucormycosis involves a combination of medical and surgical therapy, with the early initiation of antifungal drugs and aggressive surgical debridement of the affected tissues.
Quantitative Assessment of the Influence of Plasma Hardfacing Parameters on the Metallurgical Melting of an Austentic Steel Coating with a Substrate Material Made of C45 Steel
Authors: Bazychowska Sylwia , Starosta Robert , Dudzik Krzysztof 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
In this paper, based on a quantitative analysis of the parameters of plasma hardfacing of C45 steel with CastoMag 45554S wire, an optimisation of the hardfacing process parameters has been carried out. Experimental researches were carried out on the basis of an orthogonal plan, and the optimum hardfacing parameters, e.g.: intensity, voltage, wire feeding speed, were determined by the multiple regression method and the Taguchi method. It was found that the main current of the plasma arc had the greatest influence on the value of the fusion index. The highest S/N value was obtained for the following parameters: I = 120 A, U = 31 V, vn = 0.75 m/min, vd = 3.9 m/min, z = 12 mm.
Influence of the Bird Model Shape on the Results of Numerical Analyses of Bird Models Impact Against a Rigid Plate
Authors: Kobiałka Ewelina , Ćwiklak Janusz , Goś Artur 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
This paper presents results of numerical analyses of different bird models impacting a rigid plate. The results of the study were compared with findings derived from experimental research. The experimental studies were conducted using a dedicated gas gun kit. A gelatine projectile was used as a bird model, giving it a speed of 116 m/s. For the purpose of the numerical investigations, the authors used the LS-DYNA software package. It is a computational code for the analysis of fast-variable phenomena using different methods, such as Lagrange, Arbitrary Lagrange-Euler (ALE), Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH). Three cylindrical bird models with different endings were developed using the SPH method. The shape of the end of the bird model was found to exert a significant effect on the Hugoniot pressure values. However, it does not affect the maximum value of the impact force. The differences only occurred at the initial moment of impact, which was related with the area of contact between the model end and the target.
АНАЛИЗ РАЗВИТИЯ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ТАМОЖЕННЫМИ УСЛУГАМИ В ЗАРУБЕЖНЫХ СТРАНАХ
Authors: Абуев Назим Мирзеханович 
Published: September 2022

Одним из нескольких ключевых направлений является совершенствование системы таможенных услуг, что крайне важно для развития таможенной службы. При реализации концепции электронного правительства направлением, на которое делается основной упор, является введение электронных методов предоставления таможенных услуг. При развитии данной концепции используются удаленные информационные базы, благодаря которым ускоряется процесс предоставления таможенных услуг. Цель статьи заключается в попытке исследования зарубежного опыта реализации «концепции» электронного правительства в части управления таможенными услугами в Российской Федерации. Ведущий метод, заложенный в основу решения проблемы, – метод оценки и анализа опыта зарубежных стран в реализации пилотных проектов электронного правительства. Результаты исследования могут применяться в теоретических исследованиях, посвященных реализации концепции электронного правительства.
PENERAPAN GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE (GCG) DI LEMBAGA PERBANKAN SYARIAH
Authors: Dewi Putri Indar 
Published: September 2022

Tulisan ini membahas kondisi tata kelola perusahaan yang buruk akan menyebabkan tidak terjadinya peningkatan nilai (value added) dan kinerja (performance) korporasi yang maksimal serta kurangnya pemahaman para karyawan tentang Good Corporate Governance (GCG) sesuai Prinsip Syariah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan prinsip-prinsip GCG pada Perbankan Syariah yaitu Transparansi, Akuntabilitas, Pertanggungjawaban, Profesional dan Kewajaran yang dapat dipahami perusahaan dan karyawan agar dapat mencapai tujuan perusahaan atau perbankan syariah. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kepustakaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa diterapkannya Good Corporate Governance (GCG) di Indonesia sangat penting untuk menunjang pertumbuhan dan stabilitas ekonomi yang berkesinambungan bagi Bank untuk dapat selalu menjaga kinerjanya dengan baik terutama tingkat profitabilitasnya yang tinggi dan mampu membagikan deviden dengan baik serta prospek usahanya dapat selalu berkembang dan dapat memenuhi ketentuan prudential banking regulation dengan baik, maka memberikan kenyamanan dan aman para nasabah dan investor dalam berinvestasi dalam perbankan syariah.
PENGARUH KEADILAN, KEJUJURAN, KERAMAHAN PEDAGANG PASAR TRADISIONAL TERHADAP MINAT BELI DALAM PERSPEKTIF ETIKA BISNIS ISLAM
Authors: Nurjanah Siti , Sungkawaningrum Fatmawati Wati , Wahyuningsih Effi 
Published: September 2022

Minat Beli adalah salah satu faktor yang memiliki peran sangat vital dalam keberhasilan suatu bisnis. Minat beli dipengaruhi oleh beberapa aspek seperti keadilan, kejujuran, dan keramahan yang diberikan pedagang. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menguji apakah keadilan, kejujuran dan keramahan pedagang memiliki pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan terhadap minat beli konsumen di Pasar Tradisional Pingit. Kebanyakan pedagang di Pasar Tradisional Pingit adalah seorang Muslim sehingga dalam penelitian ini keadilan, kejujuran, dan keramahan pedagang akan dilihat berdasarkan prespektif etika bisnis islam. Sampel dari penelitian ini adalah pembeli di Pasar Tradisional Pingit yang berjumlah 100 orang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif deskriptif. Data yang diolah diperoleh dari kuesioner yang disebarkan secara langsung pada responden melalui media online google form. Analisis data dilakukan dengan uji validitas dan reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi linear berganda, serta uji hipotesis menggunakan IBM Statistic 25. Hasil uji yang diperoleh menunjukkan bahwa keadilan berpengaruh secara negatif dan signifikan terhadap minat beli konsumen. Sedangkan, kejujuran dan keramahan berpengaruh secara positif dan signifikan terhadap minat beli konsumen di Pasar Tradisional Pingit. Secara simultan atau bersama-sama, keadilan, kejujuran, dan keramahan berpengaruh secara positif dan signifikan terhadap minat beli konsumen di Pasar Tradisional Pingit.
Pengaruh Modifikasi Selodor terhadap Kemampuan Motorik Kasar Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Mayasari Dwitirta , Diana Diana , Setiawan Deni 
Published: September 2022

Motorik kasar merupakan kemampuan anak menggunakan otot-otot besar dalam melakukan aktivitas. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu menganalisis perbedaan pengaruh permainan tradisional Selodor dan modifikasi Selodor terhadap kemampuan motorik kasar anak usia dini. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen jenis quasi experimental design bentuk nonequivalent control group design. Penelitian ini melibatkan 40 siswa TK di gugus Wanasaba Selatan yang dibagi menjadi dua kelompok yaitu 20 siswa kelompok eksperimen dan 20 siswa kelompok kontrol yang dipilih menggunakan tehnik purposive sampling. Data penelitian diperoleh menggunakan observasi, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan uji N-Gain dan uji Independent Sample T-test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kelas eksperimen memperoleh N-Gain sebesar 0,44 dengan kategori sedang dan kelas kontrol memperoleh N-Gain sebesar 0,25 dengan kategori rendah. Hasil uji perbedaan rata-rata menggunakan ujiIndependent Sample T-testmenunjukkan nilai Sig.(2-tailed) sebesar 0,021 0,05, sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan pengaruh antara permainan tradisional Selodor dan modifikasi Selodor terhadap kemampuan motorik kasar siswa
Diversity of freshwater crabs (Crustacea: Decapoda: Brachyura) in the Subansiri River basin of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, northeast India
Authors: Chetia Awarlin , Tripathi Amit , Borbora Debasish , Das Debangshu Narayan 
Published: September 2022

Crabs are significant invertebrates in the Subansiri River basin, one of the major sub-basins of the Brahmaputra valley in northeast India. They have immense ecological and economic value and provide an alternative source of income for the local inhabitants. Following thirteen sites in the Subansiri River basin were surveyed to determine the availability and diversity of crab species in this region: Hatinala, Kalma river, Dikrong river, Senki river, Poma river, Harmuti, Ranganadi river dam site, Diju stream, Lower Subansiri river, Downstream Ranganadi, Pani gaon wetlands, Bosa gaon beel, and Bhelamora beel. Crab samples were collected using a random sampling method and identified using standard taxonomic keys. Seven species from two families were identified and distinguished by their morphology and habitat preferences: Sartoriana spinigera, Sartoriana trilobata, Maydelliathelphusa lugubris, Maydelliathelphusa harpax, Liotelphusa laevis (Gecarcinucidae) Lobothelphusa woodmasoni, and Acanthopotamon horai (Potamidae). These crabs are thought to be endemic to the Eastern Himalayan region due to their limited dispersibility. This is the first study aimed at contributing to the documentation and conservation of freshwater crabs in North East India. Additionally, the economic relevance of freshwater crabs is highlighted.
Management of powdery mildew and aphid in organically grown Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.) through different oils
Authors: Viradiya J. S. , Gangwar G. P. 
Published: September 2022

All the cultivated Brassica species exhibited powdery mildew severity with highest (43.2%) on Brassica juncea followed by B. rapa (28.0%) which is widely cultivated in India. Yield losses from 10-90 per cent with reduction in 6.47 per cent oil content have been estimated from different Brassica species. Hence, the present study was carried out to evaluate different oils to manage powdery mildew disease and aphids in an organically grown mustard crop. Five oils (castor, groundnut, sunflower, neem and mustard oil) and ghee were evaluated against powdery mildew (Erysiphae cruciferarum) and aphid (Lipaphis erysimi) of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea). Castor oil 50 EC, neem oil 50 EC and mustard oil 50 EC and deshi ghee 50 EC (@ 100 ml/10 litre water) were effective over untreated control in reducing powdery mildew disease severity when applied as foliar spray (@ 5 ml/litre) in the experiment carried out in organic field (plot No. B-2 at Agronomy Instruction Farm, S. D. Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar). Maximum reduction in germinated conidia (66.0%) over control, disease severity (50.0%), area under disease progress curve (AUDPC) values (51.8%) and maximum increase over control in 1000 seed weight (16.7%) and seed yield (10.3%) was observed with neem oil. This was followed by the application of ghee which exhibited reduced disease severity (22.9%) and AUDPC values (30.6%) and increased seed yield (8.1%) and the application of castor oil 50 EC which exhibited an increased in seed yield (8.0%) and reduced powdery mildew severity (20.8%). Shortest log phase was observed with neem oil during 10th std. week. All the oils tested (castor, groundnut, sunflower, neem and mustard oil) and deshi ghee were effective in reducing aphid population (39.5 to 65.9%) and damage index (6.1 to 25.1%). A maximum reduction in aphid population (65.9%) over control and lowest aphid damage index (3.70) was observed with neem oil 50 EC 6 days after 2nd spray. Application of neem oil, castor oil and deshi ghee resulted in increased seed yield (8.1 to 10.4%). This information could be useful in devising strategies for powdery mildew and aphid management in organic cultivation, eco-friendly management and IPM of mustard.
Biochemical assessment of renal function and its correlation with iron overloading in different variants of thalassemia
Authors: Bhowad Shruti , Samant Parineeta , Seth Bageshree 
Published: September 2022

Thalassemia is a hereditary disorder characterised by changes in organ function and iron overload resulting from multiple blood transfusions, inefficient erythropoiesis, and increased gastrointestinal iron absorption. This study aimed to compare and correlate renal function tests with blood transfusion frequency, annual blood requirement, and ferritin levels in patients with Thalassemia Major, Intermedia, and Minor. Fifty blood samples were collected from each clinically diagnosed patient with thalassemia major, intermedia, and minor at MGM Hospital in Navi Mumbai for complete blood count estimates, serum ferritin, and renal function tests. The frequency of blood transfusions and the annual blood requirement was recorded. The Pearson correlation coefficient was used to examine the relationship. SPSS Software was used to tabulate and process patient data. A p-value of less than 0.001 was regarded as significant. This study included both male (64) and female (84) participants. The major, intermedia, and minor serum ferritin levels were 2212.5 ug/L, 1643 ug/L, and 53.55 ug/L, respectively. Serum creatinine and sodium levels in thalassemia major (27.41 ± 5.31umol/L, 128.02± 4.56 mmol/L, respectively) and intermedia (36.25 ± 6.19 umol/L, 128.96± 4.39 mmol/L respectively) decreased as the frequency of transfusion and serum ferritin level increased. Uric acid levels (361.64 ± 64.83 umol/L) were higher in patients with thalassemia intermedia. Transfusion therapy, required for Major and Intermedia, increases iron overload, which harms organ function and quality of life. Early detection and genetic counselling are necessary for proper thalassemia management.
Agent-based model “Intellectual Russia”: Model construction and initial population analysis
Authors: Akinshin Anatoly 
Published: September 2022

In recent years forecasting with agent-based modeling has become very popular. This is due to a significant increase in computing power and as a result the possibility of conducting a large number of experiments. Agent-based modeling is based on the creation of decentralized agents and the study of their behavior which determines the behavior of the entire system as a whole. This article describes the developing of agent-based model, including information about the creation of initial population of human agents (that simulates the Russian regions’ population) and algorithms of their actions (that form the basis for their autonomous behavior). Each human agent of the initial population gets his own individual characteristics including the level of satisfaction and the level of labor potential. All Russian regions are characterized by aggregate indicators of human agents living in its territory, as well as a number of permanent exogenous indicators. The algorithms of action described in this article should determine internal migration processes and the structure of employees by type of economic activity. This will allow predicting the level of labor potential of employees in each industry in the region. The model creates the initial population of human agents using official statistical data and also form the aggregated data on characteristics of regions and industries, that are analyzed and visualized in the article
Acute & Sub Acute Toxicity Studies of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Solanum Xanthocarpum Whole Plant
Authors: Singh Renu , Tiwari Yogesh , Koshti Deepak 
Published: September 2022

The present study is designed to evaluate the safety of aqueous: methanolic (40:60) extract of Solanum xanthocarpum whole plant (SXWP) by determining its potential toxicity after acute and subacute administration in male wistar albino rats. Medicinal plants might deliver a few organic activities in people, but generally very little is known about their toxicity. Though, safety should be the overriding criterion in the selection of medicinal plants for use in healthcare systems, several drugs produce acute and obvious signs of toxicity which are used in the traditional system of medicine. The purpose of toxicity testing is to provide adequate database to make decision concerning the toxicology properties of chemicals and commercial products and to decide whether a drug or chemicals will be safe or not.
Results concluded that SXWP extract produce beneficial effect on some blood parameters upon oral administration. Biochemical parameter such as total protein content was changed which may not be beneficial but lowering of lipid profile can be beneficial for long term use. There were no significant change in the other serum parameters may proved its long term use, the kidney parameters too remain unchanged. Further studies are needed to verify the effect of low, medium and high dose for chronic administration of SXWP extract.
Keywords: Methanolic, Extract, Solanum xanthocarpum, Toxicity, Chronic, Acute
English language: the subtle force behind the demise of Mozambican higher education academic’s aspirations.
Authors: Covele Ricardo Pinto Mario 
Published: September 2022

ABSTRACT
It is contended that Lusophone universities are to a certain degree deprived access to American and European scholarships in the 21st century. We examine the validity of this statement, focusing on the barriers scholars often face when accessing scholarships using English. To explore the constraints English language imposes on Mozambican lecturers pursuing international scholarships, the study employed qualitative research methods using structured interviews. The sample of interviewees included university lecturers from Eduardo Mondlane University. The discussions of the study were guided by two dominant themes: language coloniality and academic oppression (Lack of accessibility). Participants had their unique experiences while attempting scholarship applications and this study also captured their challenges. Eighty percent of participants could not express themselves fluently in English and the researcher had to switch to Portuguese to get quality responses. The study contributes to International comparative higher education language policy development by presenting the impediments posed by the English language to Mozambican universities seeking European and American scholarships.
Keywords: English language barrier, coloniality, oppression, European university, American university, scholarship, Mozambique
The Impacts of The COVID-19 Pandemic On First-Generation, Low-Income And Rural Students In Indonesia And Vietnam: A Cross-Cultural Comparative Study
Authors: Djita Rian 
Published: September 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact worldwide. However, comparative studies by country on this topic are limited. This paper explores the question: how has the COVID-19 pandemic affected higher education students, and which ones have been most impacted? Indonesia and Vietnam are our focus. We leveraged a rich set of data collected online from university students from both countries (n = 2600). We used regression analyses to measure students’ wellbeing, financial hardships, access to technology, and educational satisfaction. As expected, we found statistically significant differences between both countries except for the wellbeing domain. For within-country comparison, consistent for both countries, low-income students were less likely to access technology than their counterparts, and low-income students were more likely to experience financial distress. Indonesian first-gen students also showed a similar trend. We did not find consistent statistically significant estimates for students’ burnout measures in these two countries. Lastly, we observed a lower likelihood of satisfaction from rural and low-income students in Indonesia for their education during the pandemic. We provide our policy recommendations for both countries.

Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic, comparative study, disadvantaged students, first-generation, higher education, low-income, rural
Термінологічні аспекти опису стратегій зняття з експлуатації АЕС
Authors: Malynovska Yu. , Yesypenko Yu. , Petrenko O. , Kovalchuk V. , Ved O. 
Published: September 2022

У статті наведено термінологічний розгляд стратегій та стадій зняття з експлуатації ядерних установок. Актуальність робіт за цим напрямом зумовлена важливістю питань підготовки до безпечного зняття з експлуатації діючих ядерних установок як в Україні, так і в усьому світі, а також необхідністю забезпечення однозначного розуміння спеціалістами концепцій, стратегій та стадій зняття з експлуатації ядерних установок. Розгляд виконано порівнянням визначень та описів, наведених у нормативному акті «Загальні положення безпеки зняття з експлуатації ядерних установок», який набув чинності 15 січня 2021 року, та в низці публікацій МАГАТЕ й нормативних документах КЯР США з питань зняття з експлуатації.
Найбільш поширеними стратегіями зняття з експлуатації ядерних установок є невідкладний демонтаж (immediate dismantling) та відкладений демонтаж (deferred dismantling). Концепція «захоронення на місці» або «могильник» (entombment) не набула поширення й розглядалася як третій варіант зняття з експлуатації в більш ранніх публікаціях МАГАТЕ та присутня в нормативних документах КЯР США, але, відповідно до рекомендацій МАГАТЕ, наразі не вважається допустимим варіантом у разі запланованого остаточного зупину та може розглядатися як можливе рішення у виняткових обставинах (наприклад, важка аварія).
Варіант відкладеного зняття з експлуатації ядерних установок описаний у документі «Загальні положення безпеки зняття з експлуатації ядерних установок» із розподілом на окремі стадії: консервація, витримка, демонтаж. У публікаціях МАГАТЕ та нормативних документах КЯР США ці стадії охоплені загальним описом стратегії (deferred dismantling, safe enclosure, SAFSTOR) та потребують подальших термінологічних досліджень за консультуванням зі спеціалістами за цим напрямом.