Keyword coupling query of spatiotemporal data based on XML

With the increasing popularity of XML for data representations, there is a lot of interest in keyword query on XML. Many algorithms have been proposed for XML keyword queries. But the existing approaches fall short in their abilities to analyze the logical relationship between keywords of spatiotemporal data. To overcome this limitation, in this paper, we firstly propose the concept of query time series (QTS) according to the data revision degree. For the logical relationship of keywords in QTS, we study the intra-coupling logic relationship and the inter-coupling logic relationship separately. Then a calculation method of keyword similarity is proposed and the best parameter in the method is found through experiment. Finally, we compare this method with others. Experimental results show that our method is superior to previous approaches.

RECONSTRUCTION, VERIFICATION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF WBC MEASUREMENTS DATED 1986 THAT WERE INPUTTED TO ELECTRONIC DATABASE IN 2019–2021

Objective of research is to improve the electronic database of WBC measurements dated 1986 by inputting of new information from paper carriers, reconstruction of information gaps, verification and analysis of new entered data, revision of internal exposure doses that are based on results of WBC measurements dated 1986. Materials and methods. In 2013–2015 during a revision of databases (DB) of WBC measurements results dated 1986–2014, it was discovered a great amount of paper carriers with information about WBC measurements, including the ones dated 1986, that were not inputted to the electronic DB. The paper carriers were systematized and ordered by the following indicators: place of residence of a person and place of WBC measurement, institution and operator that made the measurement, measurement device and date of measurement. For a comfortable inputting of the information to the electronic DB, it was additionally created a form which exists as an option in existing program complex Silbody (Version 19.0.9). In the revised DB of WBC measurements dated 1986 internal exposure doses from radio-cesium of Chornobyl origin were computed based on an ecological and dosimetric model for radio-cesium migration in environment and a model for radio-cesium metabolism in human body. In the work, mathematical and statistical methods of research were used. Results. In 2019–2021 additionally 35,319 notes were inputted to the electronic DB of WBC measurement dated 1986, and as a result its volume increased in 2.2 times. Mostly those are data on results concerning residents of Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Donetsk, Cherkasy, Odessa, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Rivne Oblasts. It was established the information on measurement devices and respectively on the minimal detected activity (MDA) for 27,119 notes (76.7 % of all new entered). Information is reconstructed about the body mass of all persons under investigation. Evaluation is made for values of intake of incorporated radionuclides 137Cs and 134Cs for all new entered to DB. Quality of reconstructed information was analyzed. To group 1, «qualitative», it was classified 18,598 notes (53 % of all new entered), measurements in 1986 (including new entered). Dose not exceeding 1 mSv was obtained by 80 % of adults (older than 20), as well as 73 % of persons younger than 20. Conclusion. To DB of WBC measurements, it was additionally inputted 35,319 notes on results of measurements dated 1986. New entered information is verified and distributed by the quality groups. Individual exposure doses evaluated based on those data can be used for further scientific research. Key words: database; whole body counter of exposure; results of WBC measurement; Chornobyl accident; internal exposure dose.

Translation and cultural adaptation of the Nurse Professional Competence Scale: The NPC Scale – German AUT language version

Assessing nursing-related competences becomes increasingly relevant. Therefore, psychometrically tested and contentual appropriate instruments are needed. The Nurse Professional Competence (NPC) Scale seems convenient to assess nurses' competences in German-speaking countries. This article describes the translation and cultural adaption of the NPC Scale English-language version for the German-speaking linguistic area of Austria (AUT), following the respective principles defined by the International Society for Pharmaoeconomics and Outcome Research (ISPOR). The aim was to provide a German-language version of the NPC Scale usable for the Austrian specific linguistic and cultural area. Due to polydimensionality of the scale and the extensive number of items being stepwise revised by researchers, several innovative methodological approaches were required to ensure transparent and comprehensible decision-making, data-revision and consensus-gainig throughout the overall process. Useful methods are presented to cope with challenges accompanying the coverage of decentralized data-revision and consensus-finding within the translation and cultural adaption of a polydimensional scale with a high number of items. The Nurse Professional Competence Scale, 88 items – German Austrian language version is conceptually, semantically and idiomatically equivalent compared to the NPC Scale original version and is recommendable for the usage in the target country's nursing context from a linguistic point of view.

Conflict and congruence between morphological and molecular data: revision of the Merodon constans group (Diptera : Syrphidae)

We revise the Merodon constans species group of the genus Merodon Meigen, 1803 (Diptera: Syrphidae), provide morphological diagnosesand descriptions, as well as an illustrated key and a discussion on the different taxonomic characters used. In total, 15 species were studied, their geographic distributions are presented on maps, and nine new species are described. Two species are redefined and neotypes are designated, lectotypes are designated for five species, and onespeciesis reinstated as valid. Following a detailed study of type material in different entomological collections, the status of several species is revised and three new synonymies are proposed. The M. constans species group was resolved as being monophyletic within the M. albifrons lineage based on molecular analyses using COI and 28S rRNA gene sequences. Three species morphologically similar to M. constans (Rossi, 1794) but occurring outside its distributional rangewere supported as being valid and distinct species on the basis of molecular data, but they were not distinguishable based on morphological characters. By contrast, continental populations of M. analis Meigen, 1822 could not be separated from Mediterranean M. constans based on differences in COI or 28S rRNA genes. The same molecular markers could not discriminate between two other species pairs. We conclude that these molecular markers only partially resolve species within the M. constans group. Geometric morphometry of wing shape successfully separated M. analis and M. constans, as well as M. spineus Vujić, Šašić Zorić & Likov, sp. nov. in both species and population analyses.

PENGEMBANGAN READING SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL SEBAGAI UPAYA MENANGKAL RADIKALISME

The practice of radicalism in Indonesia has spread to all society, including young people. This study is aimed at developing reading book that contains various types of English-language texts with Aswaja values. This research is an R & D research by adopting the Borg & Gall stages, namely: Needs analysis, Planning, Reading the complementary material design, expert assessment review, revision, product trials and user ratings, data revision and analysis, and final products. The subjects of this study were 48 students from both class X and class XI by taking a random sample. The results of this study showed that: the score from expert judgment was good with an average of 4; the result of product trial by using the t-test independent sample t-test as a test for the implementation of supplementary reading material showed that there were differences between the experimental class and the control class with a sig value of 0.00.

Multidisciplinary Management of Neuroendocrine Neoplasia: A Real-World Experience from a Referral Center

Purpose: Multidisciplinary approach is widely advised for an effective care of patients with neuroendocrine neoplasia (NEN). Since data on efficacy of multidisciplinary management of NENs patients in referral centers are scanty, this study aimed at analyzing the modality of presentation and clinical outcome of patients with NENs managed by a dedicated multidisciplinary team. Methods. In this prospective observational study, we included all consecutive new patients visiting the Sant’Andrea Hospital in Rome (ENETS—Center of Excellence) between January 2014 and June 2018. Results. A total of 195 patients were evaluated. The most frequent sites were pancreas (38.5%), small bowel (22%), and lung (9.7%). Median Ki67 was 3%. After the first visit at the center, additional radiological and/or nuclear medicine procedures were requested in 163 patients (83.6%), whereas histological data revision was advised in 84 patients (43.1%) (revision of histological slides: 27.7%, new bioptic sampling: 15.4%). After that, disease imaging staging and grading was modified in 30.7% and 17.9% of patients, respectively. Overall, a change in therapeutic management was proposed in 98 patients (50.3%). Conclusions. Multidisciplinary approach in a dedicated team may lead to change of disease imaging staging and grading in a significant proportion of patients. Enhancing referral routes to dedicated-NEN center should be promoted, since it may improve patients’ clinical outcome.