bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of Czech Non-Chemical Vocational School Chemistry Textbooks’ Text Difficulty
Authors: Rusek Martin , Vosyková Lucie 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
The paper follows the first author's continuous work on chemistry textbook analysis. In the previous paper published in CERP, attention was given to the procedure and results for analysing text-difficulty in lower-secondary chemistry textbooks in Czechia. In this paper, attention was given to non-chemical vocational school chemistry textbooks. They are intended for the most numerous group of upper-secondary students. The goal of the study was to assess the to what extent could students read the textbook texts on their own with appropriate understanding. Therefore, only the textual component was evaluated. The same method (Nestler-Prucha-Pluskal) as in the previous paper was used to analyse the textbooks’ text-difficulty (readability). The results show there are two books which are suitable for students’ own learning. However, there are four textbooks which contain text of high difficulty, including too many scientific terms that they are suitable as teacher's guide through terms rather than student's textbooks. The analysis may serve teachers with their textbook choice as well as researchers who operate in the same field who can easily adopt the methodology and compare results.
Epigenetics is Promising Direction in Modern Science
Authors: Fartushok Tetiana , Kovalyshyn Orysia , Fedevych Yuri , Tanchyn Igor , Zhykovskiy Volodymyr 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Epigenetics studies the inherited changes in a phenotype or in expression of genes caused by other mechanisms, without changing the nucleotide sequence of DNA. The most distinguished epigenetic tools are: modifications of histones, enzymatic DNA methylation, and gene silencing mediated by small RNAs (miRNA, siRNA). The resulting m5C residues in DNA substantially affect the cooperation of proteins with DNA. It is organized by hormones and aging-related alterations, one of the mechanisms controlling sex and cellular differentiation. DNA methylation regulates all genetic functions: repair, recombination, DNA replication, as well as transcription. Distortions in DNA methylation and other epigenetic signals lead to diabetes, premature aging, mental dysfunctions, and cancer.
Actuator control using TCP IP communication under LabVIEW USB6001 environment
Authors: Zenan Guo , Attila Buchman , Szemes Péter Tamás 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
This article introduces a basic LED control using the USB6001 hardware, which is a LabVIEW product. It may be thought of as an extension device for real-time testing of simulation results. LabVIEW2014 is the software used. TCP is the communication technique, which has already been incorporated in LabVIEW via one of the communication modules. It might also be done on the same platform. There are two objects in this article, a server and a client, that may transport data or messages between these two applications. The Transmission Control Protocol governs the transmission process.
Aerobic Composting of Sugar Pressmud with Stabilized Spentwash and selected Microbial Consortium
Authors: Byakodi Amar S. , Babu B.T. Suresh 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
India is the world’s largest producer of sugar, with an annual production capacity of 29 million tonnes. Each crushing season, this intern produces over 10 million tonnes of pressmud, which is difficult to dispose of due to its inherent properties. The present study is part of larger investigation for treatment and disposal of pressmud and spentwash. Further, scope of this research article is confined to utilization of pressmud for aerobic composting of pressmud along with selected microbial consortium and stabilized spentwash. Composting was carried out in an open area with 50 kg of pressmud and 1% (w/w) dosage of microbial consortium. Stabilized spentwash was used at concentrations of 25, 50, 100, 150 and 200% (v/w) and applied at predetermined time intervals. The entire study lasted for 50 days and the results were compared to those recommended by the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO), Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India (1). In an organic compost, the FCO recommends a minimum concentration of 12%, 0.80%, 0.40%, and 0.40% in TOC, TKN, phosphorous and potassium, with a maximum C/N ratio of 20. During composting, the addition of 150% (CH5) stabilized spentwash resulted in a maximum nutrient concentration in the majority of the parameters analysed. CH5 showed that the concentration of TOC, TKN, C/N, phosphorous and potassium were 25.92±2.19%, 2.16±0.29%, 12.28±0.66, 6.55±0.11% and 15.90±1.37% respectively. Hence, it can be concluded that selected microbial consortium is capable of decomposing the organic matter found in pressmud. Additionally, the application of stabilized spentwash enhanced the nutritional content of end product.
From a Rigid Cover to an Elastic One Via a Blanket too Short. An Adaptive Polygraph Approach
Authors: Ginton Avital 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
The Polygraph test or the Psychophysiological Detection of Deception is a short blanket that cannot cover everything without paying in errors; a clever polygraph examiner and a wise usage of polygraph must make a choice whether to cover the feet or the head with this short blanket and conduct the examination accordingly. But a wiser approach should look to turn the short blanket into an elastic cover that can deal differently with different people and different situations.
Following two-three decades of blessed efforts to develop strict standardization in the field, the time has come to start steering the polygraph ship back to greater flexibility and creativity, this time relying on scientific thinking and knowledge. Thus, contrary to the existing trend in the field, I call to drive modern Polygraphy towards developing a scientifically based approach that follows the motto of “Different Things to Different People and Different Situations”. In other words, I call for developing an adaptive approach or Adaptive Polygraphy. The Relevant Issue Gravity (RIG) Theory (Ginton, 2009) is presented here as a major theoretical and practical carrier for evolving and shaping the Adaptive Polygraphy. The article analyzes the current situation and draws some lines to follow in developing an Adaptive Polygraphy approach.
The Sensuality of Taste: Intercultural Dialogue and National Identity as Mediated by Food and Food Culture in Monica Ali's Brick Lane
Authors: Ciocoi-Pop Ana-Blanca 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Apart from being a compelling discourse on immigrants, cultural clashes, the East-West conflict, arranged marriages, extramarital affairs and general existential anxiety, Monica Ali's novel Brick Lane is also a fascinating excursion into the sensual and meandering world of food and its emotional and cultural implications. Trapped in an arranged marriage devoid of the passion her woman's heart had hoped for, the protagonist Nazneen seeks a substitute type of sensuality first in food, and subsequently in her son Raqib and her lover Karim, all part of an intricate and complex process of cultural self-discovery and self-definition. The present essay focuses on how food plays a central role in Nazneen's life as a young immigrant in London, being her only remaining connection to her homeland and to herself. While constantly telling her hungry heart “do not beat with fear, do not beat with desire” (27), Nazneen eats herself up searching for personal agency and fulfillment in a life which offers her neither. Food appears within this complex equation as a balancing element, a safety net, and an escape mechanism, which allows the protagonist to sustain not only her physical body, but also her famished soul, and to (re)establish her thwarted connection to her national and cultural identity.
Mammalian Reproduction and Development on the International Space Station (ISS): Proceedings of the Rodent Mark III Habitat Workshop
Authors: Ronca April E. , Alwood Joshua S. , Globus Ruth K. , Souza Kenneth A. 
Published: January 2022

ABSTRACT
The Mark III Rodent Habitat Workshop was held at NASA Ames Research Center on March 21-22, 2013 to prepare top-level science requirements for developing a habitat to support studies of mammalian reproduction and development on the International Space Station (ISS). This timely workshop assembled a diverse team with expertise in reproductive and developmental biology, behavior, space biosciences, habitat development, physiology, mouse genetics, veterinary medicine, rodent husbandry, flight hardware development (rodent), and spaceflight operations. Participants received overview presentations from each discipline, discussed concerns, potential risks, and risk mitigations corresponding to distinctive reproductive and developmental phases, and reviewed specific examples of research within the major space bioscience disciplines requiring a Mark III habitat1 to achieve their objectives. In this review, we present the workshop materials and products, and summarize major recommendations for defining the requirements envelope for the NASA Rodent Habitat (RH) Mark III. Development of this habitat will permit the first long duration studies of mammalian reproduction and development in space, within and across generations.
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – Cardiovascular Risk Factor in Pacients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Gavril Radu Sebastian , Mitu Ovidiu , Zota Ioana Mădălina , Constantin Maria Magdalena Leon , Mastaleru Alexandra , Gavril Oana Irina , Vasilcu Teodor , Drugescu Andrei , Arhire Lidia Iuliana , Mihalache Laura , Mitu Florin 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Scopul studiului a fost de a determina relaţia între doi factori de risc cardiovascular cunoscuţi (ateroscleroza subclinică şi hipertensiunea arterială) şi ficatul gras nonalcoolic (NAFLD - nonalcoholic fatty liver disease) la pacienţii cu diabet zaharat de tip 2. Au fost incluşi 92 de subiecţi cu diabet zaharat de tip 2 trataţi cu antidiabetice orale sau doar regim igienodietetic. Ultrasonografia abdominală şi ultrasonografia Doppler au fost utilizate pentru a evalua severitatea steatozei hepatice şi a aterosclerozei subclinice, prin măsurarea grosimii intimămedie carotidiană (GIM). Vârsta medie a lotului de studiu a fost de 60,38 ±10,37 ani. Mai mult de 90% dintre subiecţi au prezentat diferite stadii de încărcare grasă hepatică. 61% dintre pacienţi au avut valori anormale ale GIM. 75% dintre pacienţi au prezentat valori crescute ale tensiunii arteriale. S-a demonstrat o relaţie semnificativă statistic între gradul de steatoză hepatică şi GIM (r =0.3636, p =0.0004). De asemenea, s-a constatat o corelaţie semnificativă între gradul de încărcare grasă hepatică şi tensiunea arterială sistolică. Rezultatele susţin ipoteza că NAFLD poate reprezenta un predictor cardiovascular prin relaţia sa directă cu GIM şi tensiunea arterială.
When Isn't Extreme Hypernatremia Followed by Cerebral Hemorrhage? A Case Report and a Review of Literature
Authors: Grigorescu Bianca-Liana , Săplăcan Irina , Gliga Florina Ioana , Fodor Raluca Ştefania 
Published: January 2022

Abstract

Background. Hypernatremia is an electrolyte disturbance frequently encountered in patients in intensive care units (ICUs). On admission, 2-6% of patients have hypernatremia, and 7-26% develop hypernatremia during their stay. Hypernatremia was found to be an independent risk factor for mortality. While the underlying pathology of hypernatremia can be characterized as a net increase in total sodium or a net loss of free water, clinical diagnosis of the underlying pathology is not always clear. Tetraparetic patients are a special risk group for hypernatremia. They are immobilized for long periods and depend entirely on nursing.

Case report. We presented a challenging case of a 49-year-old patient with a history of subarachnoid hemorrhage, complicated with an episode of extreme hypernatremia accompanied by hydrocephalus.

Conclusion. Even though the most serious complication of hypernatremia is subarachnoid hemorrhage, the severe episode of hypernatremia did not result in re-bleeding. The patient's extreme serum sodium levels (197 mmol/L) mentioned in the literature as incompatible with life, together with the absence of re-bleeding, confers particularity to the current case.
Fatal Aortoduodenal Fistula Caused by a Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - a Case Report
Authors: Kaller Réka , Mureșan Adrian Vasile , Popa Daniel Gheorghe , Arbănași Emil-Marian , Russu Eliza 
Published: January 2022

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) has a high mortality, even when the patients reach the hospital in time and the intervention is expeditious. Case presentation: We present the case of a 66-year-old male patient, with a known history of AAA, presenting to the emergency room in a state of hypovolemic shock due to massive bleeding in the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract and acute abdominal pain, which presented an abrupt onset one hour before presentation. The computed tomography angiography identified an aortoduodenal fistula with a trajectory toward the D3 segment of the duodenum, as well as a common iliac artery occlusion and extensive atherosclerotic stigmas. The patient was rushed to the operation room where he was resuscitated with intravenous fluids, two units of packed red blood cells, and hemostatic agents. The bleeding was stopped by clamping the aorta above the aneurysm. The duodenum was sutured, and the aorta was reconstructed with an aortobifemoral graft. Unfortunately, even though intensive care procedures continued for a few hours after surgery, all therapeutic efforts failed and the patient had succumbed.
A Preliminary Study of Greenhouse Gases Emissions of Lagos Commercial Vehicles: the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Guidelines at Work
Authors: Ahove Michael Adetunji , Okafor Chinenye Lilian , Odewumi Samuel G. 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Nigeria deployed Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) top-down approach which generalizes transport emissions, is not detailed to localize solutions based on sectors. This identified gap was filled using IPCC’s Bottom-Up approach. Quantitative research design was employed using a descriptive survey to determine fuel consumption, vehicle and drivers characteristics through the use of a 30-item instrument named GHG emission estimation instrument (GHGEEI) to estimate the quantity of GHGs from vehicular emissions of commercial road passenger transport activities within the selected routes in Iyana-ipaja, differentiate emission estimates by vehicle categories (Tricycle referred to as ‘Keke’, Shuttle,‘Danfo’14, 18 and 22-seaters) and determine the relative contribution of each commercial road passenger vehicle type according to its age, fuel type, number of engine plugs, and frequency of service. Quota sampling technique was used to identify the strata and their frequency in the population and then convenience sampling was used to select 15% of the quota population for each stratum. Results from the study showed that 10,259.88kg/CO2e, of Carbon dioxide (CO2), 3.65kg/CO2e of Methane (CH4), and 0.58kg/CO2e of Nitrous Oxide (N2O) was emitted daily on the selected areas.
Green Sourcing: Effects on Supplier Performance Metrics in Fast Food Restaurants in Frontier Markets
Authors: Mukucha Paul , Mushanyuri Bongani E , Jaravaza Divaries Cosmas 
Published: January 2022

Abstract

Purpose: Following the banning of expanded polystyrene packaging material, the fast food restaurant industry was serendipitously plunged into green sourcing initiatives for its packaging materials leading to heightened efforts on evaluating the suitability of various suppliers of green packaging material. This study therefore sought to assess the performance of selected suppliers on supplier performance metrics of total cost of ownership, quality of sourced material and delivery performance, in Zimbabwe’s restaurant industry.

Methodology: Data was collected from senior procurement officers of 30 officially registered fast food restaurants in Zimbabwe. Each restaurant randomly selected 5 suppliers from their supplier lists. Each unit was asked to rate their 5 major suppliers of packaging material leading to an effective sample size of 150 suppliers. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to analyse data in AMOS. The five steps in SEM, that is: model specification, model identification, parameter estimation, model evaluation and modification were done.

Findings: The findings in this study revealed that green sourcing leads to improved procurement performance in terms of total cost of ownership, quality of the materials sourced, and delivery performance.

Implications for theory and practice: It was therefore recommended that practically the restaurant industry should explore various options of green packaging material ranging from recyclable and reusable plastic, paper, aluminium and steel material.

Originality and value: Although the study was done in a single market, there is dearth in literature on green sourcing in frontier markets, of which the study provides empirical evidence from the restaurant industry in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Promoting Sustainability Through Multimodal Storytelling
Authors: Furu Ann-Christin , Kaihovirta Hannah , Ekholm Suzanne 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
In recent years, sustainability has been increasingly recognized within the early childhood education and care (ECEC) context. Early childhood educators’ capacities to design meaningful learning opportunities for young children have been underlined. The article reports on a study of student teachers’ learning during a project about multimodal storytelling and sustainability in ECEC teacher education. The study explores how multi-modal storytelling might contribute to the capacity to conduct education for sustainability in the context of ECEC. The participants were first-year student teachers at a Finnish university. The results show that multimodal storytelling can contribute to addressing challenging issues linked to sustainability through holistic learning processes. Hereby, multimodal storytelling opens for the exploration of existential issues and complex aspects of sustainability education. It contributes to the reflection and discussion of values, knowledge and skills that are vital for the capacity to conduct sustainability education in the early childhood.
Generalized Canavati Fractional Ostrowski, Opial and Grüss type inequalities for Banach algebra valued functions
Authors: Anastassiou George A. 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Using generalized Canavati fractional left and right vectorial Taylor formulae we establish mixed fractional Ostrowski, Opial and Grüss type inequalities involving several Banach algebra valued functions. The estimates are with respect to all norms ‖ · ‖
p
, 1 ≤ p ≤ ∞. We provide also applications.
A Measurement Method of Determining the Power Supply Parameters for the Optimal Operation of a Synchronous Motor
Authors: Banach Henryk 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
The article presents a measurement method for determining the power supply parameters for the optimal operation of a synchronous motor, i.e. operation with minimal losses in the entire load range. The measurement strategy is based on the search for the minimum sum of the power supplied to the excitation circuit and the stator circuit for the assumed load torque values. The process of searching for the minimum sum of power can be significantly shortened and simplified by using a network parameter meter. The research confirmed the usefulness of the proposed method for determining the optimal operation parameters of a synchronous motor. The tested motor was a machine with a cylindrical rotor, but the developed method will also be applicable to synchronous machines with salient pole rotors.
Design of Distributed Fusion Predictor and Filter without Feedback for Nonlinear System with Correlated Noises and Random Parameter Matrices
Authors: Liu Man-lu , Lin Rui , Huo Jian-wen , Tan Li-guo , Ling Qing , Zybin Eugene Yuryevich 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
This work presents distributed predictor and filter without feedback for nonlinear stochastic uncertain system with correlated noises. Firstly, for the problem that the process noise and measurement noise are correlated, the two-step prediction theorem based on projection theorem is used to replace the one-step prediction theorem, and the two-step prediction value of a single sensor is obtained. Secondly, the two-step prediction value of each sensor state is used as the measurement information to modify the distributed fusion predictor to obtain the distributed fusion prediction value. Then, according to the projection theorem, the prediction value of distributed fusion is used as measurement information to modify the filtering value of distributed fusion. Finally, the Cubature Kalman filter (CKF) algorithm is used to implement the algorithm proposed in this paper. By comparison with existing methods, the algorithm proposed in this paper solves the problem that existing methods cannot handle state estimation and prediction problems for nonlinear multi-sensor stochastic uncertain systems with correlated noises.
Vectorcardiographic Ventricular Gradient with Constituents, and Myocardial Action Potential Parameter Distribution
Authors: Aidu Eduard A. I. , Trunov Vladimir G. 
Published: January 2022

AbstractTheoretical grounds of integral vectors of ventricular depolarization and repolarization and their sum, i.e., the spatial ventricular gradient, have been studied. A systematic description and biophysical interpretation of these parameters are presented based on the distribution of cardiomyocyte action potential parameters in the inhomogeneous bidomain model of the myocardium. Recent medical studies have shown high efficiency and predictive value of the ventricular gradient, its constituents and related parameters, such as the angle between the con-stituents, the acceleration of repolarization, etc. Simple examples for a myocardial strip clarify the relationship between the action potential parameters and the resulting ventricular gradient. An explanation with graphic illustration is given for the very informative decartogram of repolarization acceleration. The results obtained here are useful in the modeling of vectorcardiograms for various pathological conditions of the heart ventricles and for various characteristics of the cardiomyocyte action potential, which determine its shape.
The Role of Anthropologic Measurements in Pectus Carinatum Brace Treatment Evaluation
Authors: Omaník Pavol , Kozlíková Katarína , Daumová Natália , Schmidtová Veronika , Béder Igor 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Objectives: Brace treatment in children with pectus carinatum has become the method of choice during the last decade. The authors evaluate the role of anthropometric measurements in diagnostic and treatment processes.
Methods: A prospective study, analysing a compressive brace treatment for pectus carinatum, performed between January 2018 and September 2020. Demographic data, anthropometric dimensions and indexes of the chest, data connected to an orthosis usage, as well as ongoing treatment outcomes were analysed.
Results: Forty-seven consecutive patients aged between 10 to 18 years with pectus carinatum were prescribed a compressive brace. Thirtynine of them (83 %) reached clinically positive results while wearing the orthosis for 6 ± 3 months. An improvement in the sagittal chest diameter was 0.5 cm – 2.8 cm (mean 1.0 cm ± 0.5 cm) and an improvement of the Thoracic Index was 0.8 % – 25.1 % (6.4 % ± 4.5 %) by using the brace on average for (6 ± 2) hours a day.
Conclusion: Clinical anthropometric measurements can evaluate the dimensions of chest wall and treatment progress in patients with pectus carinatum precisely and thus replace the need for more complex examinations requiring X-rays.