bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A review of hydro-hegemony and transboundary water governance
Authors: Hayat Shakeel , Gupta Joyeeta , Vegelin Courtney , Jamali Hameed 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
This review paper is an attempt to analyze the existing literature on hydro-hegemony (HH) theory, which has emerged to explain transboundary water interactions. The literature highlights that the conventional water interaction literature inadequately deals with three important factors: (i) asymmetric power relations, (ii) varying intensities of conflict, and (iii) the importance of the geographical location of riparian states. Since its emergence, it has evolved both in theory development and in application to transboundary basins. Although an attempt has been made earlier for reviewing, organizing and evaluating the overall literature on HH, the review itself is somehow silent on the hegemonic approaches to assess its contribution to the transboundary water governance literature and to identify the existing and future research gaps. This paper, however, not just addresses these omissions to (i) review the scholarly literature on HH; (ii) explore the challenges associated with power, cooperation, and conflict; and (iii) identify and explore potential trends in HH theory, but it also gives special attention to the hegemonic approaches within states’ boundaries and the ingredients to enrich the theory and research agenda of HH.
A fuzzy-interval nonlinear programming for boosters under uncertainty
Authors: Huang Xin , Wang Yumin 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
In this paper, an integration of a fuzzy-interval credibility-constrained (FIC) model expressed by fuzzy interval sets (FIS) and interval nonlinear programming (INP), termed an FIC-INP model, was proposed and applied to two cases. After formulating the FIC-INP model, upper and lower disinfection booster costs can be obtained for two cases under various combinations of credibility levels of upper and lower limits. The results indicated that the upper and lower booster costs increased with the credibility levels of the lower limits. The upper as well as the lower booster costs increased with the booster numbers. For credibility levels of lower limit constraints ranging from 0.6 to 0.9, the upper and lower booster costs increased under enlarging/widening trapezoidal distributions, and the intervals of booster costs increased with interval uncertainty. For a lower limit constraint credibility level of 0.5, the upper and lower booster costs decreased under shrinking/narrowing trapezoidal distributions, and the booster cost intervals increased under larger interval trapezoidal distributions. The degrees of effect of the interval uncertainty are higher than the fuzzy uncertainty. The results obtained can provide more information for managers to make booster schemes under fuzzy and interval uncertainties.
Cognitive Disorders in Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Authors: Khubetova Iryna 
Published: October 2022

The aim of the study was to identify cognitive disorders in patients with Parkinson's disease
Material and methods. The study was conducted on the basis of the neurological department of the Regional Clinical Hospital (Odesa) during 2011-2021. 364 patients were diagnosed with Parkinson disease (PD) on the basis of diagnostic criteria of the British Brain Bank. Clinical and demographic data were studied: age, sex, severity according to the UPDRS scale, stage of the disease according to the Hoen-Yahr scale, the presence of cognitive impairment and their nature. MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination;) and PD-CRS (Parkinson’s Disease-Cognitive Rating Scale) were used to study cognitive functions. Statistical processing was performed by analysis of variance, correlation and factor analysis using Statistica 13.0 software (TIBCO, USA).
Results.
At the onset of the disease, left lesions were noted in 126 of 364 patients, ie 34.6%, right - 127 (34.9%), the remaining 111 (30.5%) - bilateral lesions. The structure of the disease was dominated by mixed forms. Akinetic-rigid form was observed in 92 (25.3%) cases, trembling - in 27 (7.4%), mixed rigid-trembling in 157 (43.1%) cases, trembling-rigid in 92 (7.4%). Patients with stage 2 and 3 CP were most often registered in 28.6% and 28.0% of cases, respectively. 31 (8.5%) patients had more severe motor disorders (stages 3.5 and 4). Cognitive impairment was detected in a significant number of patients (238 or 45.2%), the mean score on the MMSE scale was 25.3 ± 0.3. Accordingly, on the PD-CRS scale, the average score was 91.2 ± 3.4 points. Subdemental changes were present in 82 (15.6%) patients. Accordingly, mild dementia was found in 15 (2.8%) patients, moderate dementia - in 18 (3.4%).
Conclusions:

The frequency of detection of cognitive impairment in patients with CP was 45.2% with a mean score on the MMSE scale of 25.3 ± 0.3, and on the PD-CRS scale - 91.2 ± 3.4 points
Dementia changes were in 82 (15.6%) patients, mild dementia was found in 15 (2.8%) patients, moderate dementia - in 18 (3.4%)
There is a direct correlation between the age and severity of intellectual disabilities (r = 0.50).
Self-care disorders are determined by the severity of both motor and cognitive disorders by 72% (R = 0.851; R2 = 0.723; Adjusted R2 = 0.721; F (2.2) = 309; p <10-4; SE = 4.6 ).

Key words: Parkinson's disease, cognitive impairment, quality of life
A Smartphone-Based Platform Assisted by Artificial Intelligence for Reading and Reporting Rapid Diagnostic Tests: Evaluation Study in SARS-CoV-2 Lateral Flow Immunoassays
Authors: Bermejo-Peláez David , Marcos-Mencía Daniel , Álamo Elisa , Pérez-Panizo Nuria , Mousa Adriana , Dacal Elena , Lin Lin , Vladimirov Alexander , Cuadrado Daniel , Mateos-Nozal Jesús , Galán Juan Carlos , Romero-Hernandez Beatriz , Cantón Rafael , Luengo-Oroz Miguel , Rodriguez-Dominguez Mario 
Published: October 2022

Background
Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are being widely used to manage COVID-19 pandemic. However, many results remain unreported or unconfirmed, altering a correct epidemiological surveillance.

Objective
Our aim was to evaluate an artificial intelligence–based smartphone app, connected to a cloud web platform, to automatically and objectively read RDT results and assess its impact on COVID-19 pandemic management.

Methods
Overall, 252 human sera were used to inoculate a total of 1165 RDTs for training and validation purposes. We then conducted two field studies to assess the performance on real-world scenarios by testing 172 antibody RDTs at two nursing homes and 96 antigen RDTs at one hospital emergency department.

Results
Field studies demonstrated high levels of sensitivity (100%) and specificity (94.4%, CI 92.8%-96.1%) for reading IgG band of COVID-19 antibody RDTs compared to visual readings from health workers. Sensitivity of detecting IgM test bands was 100%, and specificity was 95.8% (CI 94.3%-97.3%). All COVID-19 antigen RDTs were correctly read by the app.

Conclusions
The proposed reading system is automatic, reducing variability and uncertainty associated with RDTs interpretation and can be used to read different RDT brands. The web platform serves as a real-time epidemiological tracking tool and facilitates reporting of positive RDTs to relevant health authorities.
Biodegradable and Flexible Polymer Based Memristor Possessing Optimized Synaptic Plasticity for Eco-Friendly Wearable Neural Networks with High Energy Efficiency
Authors: Oh Sungjun , Kim Hyungjin , Kim Seong Eun , Kim Min-Hwi , Park Hea-Lim , Lee Sin-Hyung 
Published: October 2022

Organic memristors are promising candidates for the flexible
synaptic components of wearable intelligent systems. With heightened
concerns for the environment, considerable effort has been made to
develop organic transient memristors to realize eco-friendly flexible
neural networks. However, in the transient neural networks, achieving
flexible memristors with bio-realistic synaptic plasticity for energy
efficient learning processes is still challenging. Here, we demonstrate
a biodegradable and flexible polymer based memristor, suitable for the
spike-dependent learning process. An electrochemical metallization
phenomenon for the conductive nanofilament growth in a polymer medium of
poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) is analyzed and a PVA based transient and
flexible artificial synapse is developed. The developed device exhibits
superior biodegradability and stable mechanical flexibility due to the
high water solubility and excellent tensile strength of the PVA film,
respectively. In addition, the developed flexible memristor is operated
as a reliable synaptic device with optimized synaptic plasticity, which
is ideal for artificial neural networks with the spike-dependent
operations. The developed device is found to be effectively served as a
reliable synaptic component with high energy efficiency in practical
neural networks. This novel strategy for developing transient and
flexible artificial synapses can be a fundamental platform for realizing
eco-friendly wearable intelligent systems.

Corresponding author(s) Email: sinhlee@knu.ac.kr
Influence of Different Dye Substances on the Effectiveness of Bleaching and H2O2 Diffusion
Authors: da Silva LMAV , Cintra LTA , de Oliveira Gallinari M , de Alcântara S , dos Santos PH , Chaves Neto AH , Briso ALF 
Published: October 2022

SUMMARY
This study aimed to evaluate the influence of different dye substances on the effectiveness of bleaching and hydrogen peroxide diffusion (HO). From 300 central bovine incisors, 160 enamel/dentin disks with similar E* values were selected. The specimens were distributed according to the pigment treatment. Aiming to standardize the chromatic change provided by the different pigments, the specimens from each group remained immersed in the pigment solutions for different times (32 specimens per group): DW – distilled water (Control group); BT – black tea; CO – coffee; SD – cola-based soft drink; and RW – red wine. After pigmentation and chromatic change value analysis, only 10 specimens from each group (n=10) were selected, so the chromatic alteration of all groups was similar (ΔE=8.36±0.5). The samples were subjected to bleaching treatment and diffused peroxide was quantified in a visible ultraviolet light spectrophotometer. Two more bleaching sessions were conducted to evaluate ΔE and the Whiteness Index for Dentistry (ΔWID). Concurrently, solutions were prepared with dye agents, and the same ΔE value was obtained in the teeth (ΔE=8.49±0.5). The solutions received a standardized amount of H2O2, being analyzed by a visible ultraviolet light spectrophotometer. Data analysis comprised variance and Tukey’s tests (α=0.05). Higher H2O2 diffusion was observed in pigmented groups when compared with DW (p&lt;0.05). The CO and RW groups had the highest ΔE values (p&gt;0.05), meaning greater difficulty in responding to treatment. In relation to ΔWID, RW bleached less than the other groups after the third bleaching session (p&lt;0.05), resembling only the SD group (p=0.467). However, 21 days after ending the bleaching treatment, only RW and CO had the lowest values (p=0.481). Analysis of the solutions revealed that only RW was altered by the peroxide (p&lt;0.05). In conclusion, teeth pigmented with coffee and, mainly, red wine were more resistant to bleaching treatment, although all pigmentations favored increases in transenamel and transdentinal H2O2 penetration.
Occupational burnout among teachers: is it seasonal?
Authors: Marić Nada , Mandić-Rajčević Stefan , Maksimović Nataša , Bulat Petar 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
The aim of this cross-sectional study was to compare occupational burnout in two groups of teachers from the district of Bijeljina (Bosnia and Herzegovina) measured with the Serbian version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory survey for workers in human services (MBI-HSS) at the beginning (group 1) and the end of the school year 2018/2019 (group 2) to see if there are seasonal differences. The questionnaire also included standard sociodemographic data and job description (primary and/or secondary school position, length of service, and overtime work). The prevalence of emotional exhaustion and depersonalisation was low in both groups. However, emotional exhaustion and depersonalisation scores significantly shifted to higher values between the beginning and the end of the school year. We also found a statistically significant association between emotional exhaustion and overtime and between depersonalisation and work in a secondary school (p<0.05). These findings invite further research of occupational burnout seasonality in schoolteachers, preferably by following up cohorts which would be controlled for sociodemographic and work-related variables.
Medical devices as a source of phthalate exposure: a review of current knowledge and alternative solutions
Authors: Šimunović Antonela , Tomić Siniša , Kranjčec Krunoslav 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Phthalates are a group of phthalic acid esters used as plasticisers in a large number of products to improve their flexibility, softness, and extensibility. Their wide use in medical devices, however, raises a lot of concern, as they can enter the organism and have toxic effects on human liver, thyroid, kidneys, lungs, reproductive, endocrine, nervous, and respiratory system and are associated with asthma, obesity, autism, and diabetes. The aim of this review is to summarise current knowledge about phthalate migration from medical devices during different medical procedures and possible impact on patient health. It also looks at alternative plasticisers with supposedly lower migration rates and safer profile. Not enough is known about which and how many phthalates make part of medical devices or about the health impacts of alternative plasticisers or their migration rates.
The effect of low doses of chlorpyrifos on blood and bone marrow cells in Wistar rats
Authors: Kašuba Vilena , Micek Vedran , Milić Mirta , Želježić Davor , Katić Anja 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the genotoxic potential of low doses of chlorpyrifos (CPF) on blood and bone marrow cells in adult male Wistar rats. CPF was administered by oral gavage at daily doses of 0.010, 0.015, and 0.160 mg/kg of body weight (bw) for 28 consecutive days. Positive control (PC) was administered 300 mg/kg bw/day of ethyl methane sulphonate (EMS) for the final three days of the experiment. Toxic outcomes of exposure were determined with the in vivo micronucleus (MN) assay and alkaline comet assay. The 28-day exposure to the 0.015 mg/kg CPF dose, which was three times higher than the current value of acute reference dose (ARfD), reduced body weight gain in rats the most. The in vivo MN assay showed significant differences in number of reticulocytes per 1000 erythrocytes between PC and negative control (NC) and between all control groups and the groups exposed to 0.015 and 0.160 mg/kg bw/day of CPF. The number of micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes per 2000 erythrocytes was significantly higher in the PC than the NC group or group exposed to 0.015 mg/kg bw/day of CPF. CPF treatment did not significantly increase primary DNA damage in bone marrow cells compared to the NC group. However, the damage in bone marrow cells of CPF-exposed rats was much higher than the one recorded in leukocytes, established in the previous research. Both assays proved to be successful for the assessment of CPFinduced genome instability in Wistar rats. However, the exact mechanisms of damage have to be further investigated and confirmed by other, more sensitive methods.
Topic Classification of Central Bank Monetary Policy Statements: Evidence from Latent Dirichlet Allocation in Lesotho
Authors: Damane Moeti 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
This article develops a baseline on how to analyse the statements of monetary policy from Lesotho’s Central Bank using a method of topic classification that utilizes a machine learning algorithm known as Latent Dirichlet Allocation. To evaluate the changes in the policy distribution, the classification of topics is performed on a sample of policy statements spanning from February 2017 to January 2021. The three-topic Latent Dirichlet Allocation model extracted topics that remained prominent throughout the sample period and were most closely reflective of the functions of the Central Bank of Lesotho Monetary Policy Committee. The topics identified are: (i) International Monetary and Financial Market Conditions; (ii) Monetary Policy Committee and International Reserves; (iii) Regional and International Economic Policy Conditions. The three-topic Latent Dirichlet Allocation model was determined as the most appropriate model through which a consistent analysis of topic evolution in Central Bank of Lesotho Monetary Policy Statements can be performed.
Systematically promoting job-specific digital competencies in the health professions: A teaching concept / Berufsspezifische digitale Kompetenzen in den Gesundheitsfachberufen systematisch fördern: Ein Lehrkonzept
Authors: Nordholt Paul Ubbo , Busch Susanne 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Die digitale Transformation erfasst das Gesundheitswesen und führt zu veränderten professionellen Anforderungen an die Heilberufe. In diesem Beitrag stellen wir ein Lehrkonzept zur Förderung der berufsspezifischen digitalen Kompetenzen in den Gesundheitsfachberufen vor. Basierend auf systematischer Literaturrecherche, Analysen bestehender Curricula und Expertengesprächen identifizieren wir Anforderungen an das Lehrkonzept sowie relevante Themengebiete. Hieraus leiten wir Lernziele ab und konzipieren ein in sich geschlossenes Modul, welches innerhalb eines Hochschulsemesters durchgeführt werden kann. Das Modul gliedert sich in vier aufeinander aufbauende Lerneinheiten, welche sich am Vier-Komponenten-Instructional-Design-Modell und dem Ansatz des problemorientierten Lernens orientieren und sich durch eine sukzessive Steigerung der Komplexität der Lernaufgaben auszeichnen. Da das Lehrkonzept individuelle Schwerpunktsetzungen sowohl durch die Lehrenden als auch durch die Lernenden berücksichtigt, erlaubt es eine einfache Adaptation für die verschiedenen Gesundheitsfachberufe. Mit unserem Lehrkonzept wollen wir den Lehrenden einen Leitfaden an die Hand geben, um die Themen der Digitalisierung im Gesundheitswesen systematisch in die Lehre zu integrieren und mit diesem Artikel eine Diskussionsgrundlage zur interprofessionellen Weiterentwicklung des Lehrkonzeptes schaffen.
Opportunities and challenges for home care services in implementing the Buurtzorg model in Switzerland: results of an exploratory case study / Chancen und Herausforderungen für häusliche Pflegedienste bei der Umsetzung des Buurtzorg-Modells in der Schweiz: Ergebnisse einer explorativen Fallstudie
Authors: Hegedüs Anna , Schürch Anita , Zentgraf Amelie , Abegg Alwin , Bischofberger Iren 
Published: October 2022

Abstract

Hintergrund
Das starke Leistungswachstum kombiniert mit dem Fachkräftemangel in der häuslichen Pflege verlangt nach einer anpassungsfähigen Betriebsorganisation. Das niederländische Buurtzorg-Modell orientiert sich am Ansatz der Holokratie und verspricht eine Reorganisation der Pflege im Privathaushalt, welche sich positiv auf die Zufriedenheit der Mitarbeitenden und die Personzentrierung auswirkt. Das Buurtzorg-Modell stößt auch in der Schweiz auf reges Interesse.

Ziel
Ziel war es, Informationen darüber zu erhalten, wie die unterschiedlichen Mitarbeitenden-Gruppen mit den Veränderungen umgehen, welche durch die Umstrukturierung hin zum Buurtzorg-Modell ausgelöst wurden.

Methode
Der Reorganisationsprozess in 3 häuslichen Pflegediensten in der Deutschschweiz wurde multimethodisch untersucht und nachgezeichnet (11 Interviews mit Leitungspersonen und Coaches, 7 Fokusgruppengespräche, 12 problemzentrierte Interviews mit Mitarbeitenden, 5 teilnehmende Beobachtungen bei Teamsitzungen). Um Veränderungen im Prozess zu erfassen, erfolgte die Datenerhebung zu zwei Zeitpunkten mit neun Monaten Abstand. Die Analyse erfolgte nach der strukturierten Inhaltsanalyse nach Mayring.

Ergebnisse
Für die Adaption des Buurtzorg-Modells waren Anpassungsleistungen bei Rollen und Aufgaben sowohl auf individueller als auch Team- und Organisationsebene erforderlich. Dies ging einher mit einer von Berufsabschlüssen möglichst losgelösten Arbeitsteilung, was zu neuen Zusammenarbeitsformen führte. Dies eröffnete Chancen aber auch Spannungsfelder, die durch die neue Rolle der Coaches unterstützend begleitet wurden.

Schlussfolgerungen
Den Wandel in gedrängter Zeit zu leisten, erweist sich als Kraftakt. Für die betriebliche Praxis wichtig sind genügend und geeignete Reflexionsmöglichkeiten und Austauschgefäße, um die diskutierten Spannungsfelder auszuloten und aufzufangen. Außerdem braucht es den Auf- und Ausbau einer breit verankerten betrieblichen Lernkultur, damit sämtliche Mitarbeitende begleitet in die neue Arbeitsweise hineinwachsen können.
Influence of Internal Gas Pipelines Built into the Structure on the Safety of Residents and Energy Eficiency Factors of the Building
Authors: Romanovs A. , Tihana J. , Kondrahins N. 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
With an emphasis on the visual appearance of buildings, surface and internal gas pipelines are being built into structures and walls, which can affect system serviceability and occupant safety. When placing gas pipelines in a closed room (shafts, ducts, facade structures, etc.) there is a risk that in case of leakage, natural gas will accumulate in the room, which together with the ambient air, within the specified concentration limits, forms an explosive mixture. The present paper analyses the built-in internal gas pipeline systems, their installation norms, operation and maintenance problems in different types of buildings. It is shown that requirements do not cover all possible gas pipeline installation options. The analysis of the gas supply system operator shows that non-compliance with the applicable norms has been identified in every third of the 400,000 gas consumers in Latvia in the surface and internal gas pipeline system. To improve and develop safety requirements, it is planned to perform an experiment that is described in detail in this paper. Pre-experimental calculations are made to set reference points in the study and find the main influencing parameters on gas leakage process.
The appeals and level of involvement influencing purchasing decision
Authors: Matušínská Kateřina , Stoklasa Michal 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
The aim of this paper is to find out how various product categories are influenced by rational or emotional appeals and the level of involvement in purchasing decisions with regard to selected demographic characteristics of Czech consumers. Scientific research is based on the theoretical assumptions of the Foote-Cone-Belding (hereafter FCB) model with newly formulated product categories that correspond to current Czech consumer behavior. The theoretical background of the paper covers the knowledge of cognitive consumer choice principles with emphasis on different appeals and a level of involvement within consumer decision. Primary research data were obtained using a questionnaire, on the online panel of research agency Ipsos, on 1,050 Czech respondents. The methods used are modified FCB grid based on previous research study, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Kruskal-Wallis test with a post hoc test using Dunn’s test with Bonferroni correction, and positional maps. The results reveal not only how the newly defined product categories are influenced by rational or emotional appeals and high or low involvement, but also the differences of the theoretical FCB model in comparison with its practical implementation. It is necessary to adapt (extend) this model according to the specific conditions and identification features of different segments. The newly introduced transformed nine-quadrants concept of the FCB model is proposed to be applied.