bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A retrospective study on risk factors for low vision in patients with traumatic hyphema
Authors: Hao Zhuang , Zhou Wenqian , Wang Jue , Zhang Jie
Published: May 2024

Background: This study examines the risk factors associated with low vision following traumatic hyphema to enhance prognosis evaluation.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on medical records of 58 patients diagnosed with traumatic hyphema at Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, from January 2017 to December 2022. Factors such as age, sex, cause of injury, time since injury, initial visual acuity, hyphema grade, intraocular pressure, and complications were evaluated using multivariate logistic regression with SPSS software.
Results: The patient cohort was predominantly male (81%), with the majority of injuries occurring during occupational activities (38%). Other significant causes included altercations (19%), recreational activities (19%), traffic accidents (8.6%), sports injuries (8.6%), and fireworks (6.8%). Poor vision outcomes were primarily linked to vitreous hemorrhage, traumatic cataract, and iridodialysis, with significant risk factors being the time since injury, initial visual acuity, and hyphema grade.
Conclusions: Traumatic hyphema is most common in males and frequently results from occupational incidents. The most critical predictors of adverse visual outcomes are the grade of hyphema, initial visual acuity, and elapsed time since injury, with initial visual acuity serving as an independent predictor of vision impairment.
Trial registration: Not applicable. This retrospective study did not require trial registration.
Analogue self-interference cancellation of co-frequency co-time unidirectional transponders for low earth orbit satellite systems
Authors: Guo ShuoShuo , Ou Gang , Yu Xiaoyou , Lin Honglei , Huang Long , Li Pengpeng
Published: May 2024

In the era of beyond 5G and 6G, the application of low earth orbit (LEO) satellites and space Internet techniques has become a hot topic of current research. The future trend in this domain is to integrate the communication, navigation, and remote sensing functions to build a satellite–ground integration network. One of the advantages is that it will greatly benefit from making up for the shortage of traditional terrestrial cellular network coverage and the precision, convergence time, and signal strength that users receive from high-orbit navigation satellites. However, developing such a versatile, sophisticated, and intelligent platform is still challenging. The main issue arises when the low earth orbit satellites, work as transponders and communicate with high orbit navigation satellites and terminal receivers on the ground in a co-frequency co-time unidirectional transponder (CCUT) leading to severe self-interference. what’s worse, the power augmentation signal sent to the GNSS receiver is far stronger than the navigation augmentation signal received from a high-orbit satellite, which leads to receiver saturation. In this paper, a self-interference cancellation algorithm has been realized on an embedded platform. Experimental results show that the cancellation depth at the navigation frequency band with 10.23MHz bandwidth was 30dB.
Genetics of environmental sensitivity to psychiatric and neurodevelopmental phenotypes: evidence from GWAS of monozygotic twins
Authors: Assary Elham , Coleman Jonathan , Hemani Gibran , Veijer Margot van Der , Howe Laurence , Palviainen Teemu , Grasby Katrina , Ahlskog Rafael , Nygaard Marianne , Cheesman Rosa , Lim Kai , Reynolds Chandra , Ordoñana Juan , Colodro-Conde Lucia , Gordon Scott , Madrid-Valero Juan , Thalamuthu Anbupalam , Hottenga Jouke-Jan , Mengel-From Jonas , Armstrong Nicola J. , Sachdev Perminder , Lee Teresa , Brodaty Henry , Trollor Julian , Wright Margaret , Ames David , Catts Vibeke , Latvala Antti , Vuoksimaa Eero , Mallard Travis , Harden K , Tucker-Drob Elliot , Oskarsson Sven , Hammond Christopher , Christensen Kaare , Taylor Mark , Lundström Sebastian , Larsson Henrik , Karlsson Robert , Pedersen Nancy , Mather Karen , Medland Sarah , Boomsma D , Martin Nicholas , Plomin Robert , Bartels Meike , Lichtenstein Paul , Kaprio Jaakko , Eley Thalia , Davies Neil , Munroe Patricia , Keers Robert
Published: May 2024

Individual sensitivity to environmental exposures may be genetically influenced. This genotype-by-environment interplay implies differences in phenotypic variance across genotypes. However, environmental sensitivity genetic variants have proven challenging to detect. GWAS of monozygotic twin differences is a family-based variance analysis method, which is more robust to systemic biases that impact population-based methods. We combined data from up to 21,792 monozygotic twins (10,896 pairs) from 11 studies to conduct the largest GWAS meta-analysis of monozygotic phenotypic differences in children and adolescents/adults for seven psychiatric and neurodevelopmental phenotypes: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, autistic traits, anxiety and depression symptoms, psychotic-like experiences, neuroticism, and wellbeing. The SNP-heritability of variance in these phenotypes were estimated (h2: 0% to 18%), but were imprecise. We identified a total of 13 genome-wide significant associations (SNP, gene, and gene-set), including genes related to stress-reactivity for depression, growth factor-related genes for autistic traits and catecholamine uptake-related genes for psychotic-like experiences. Monozygotic twins are an important new source of evidence about the genetics of environmental sensitivity.
Impact of ESG practices on European Bank Lending for Sustainability: The Role of Culture and Institutions
Authors: Shabir Mohsin , Işık Özcan , Hashmi Shujahat Haider , Mujtaba Ghulam
Published: May 2024

This study investigates the impact of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices on bank lending in the European Union banking sector, using a sample of 53 banks from 19 European Union countries for the period 2004–2018. Our findings show that ESG activities play a significant role in increasing bank lending. Interestingly, the ESG pillars follow a different pattern. Environmental and governance-friendly activities impact bank lending more than social. Moreover, the national culture and institutional quality significantly affect the ESG activity and bank lending nexus. Our outcomes demonstrate that national cultural dimensions significantly impact bank lending and mediate the relationship between ESG activity and bank lending. In comparison, good quality institutional supports banks in increasing their lending capacity and enhancing the ESG practice's constructive impact. The empirical findings are quite robust to using the various ESG dimensions, alternative estimation techniques, and control for the regulatory environment and macroeconomic conditions.
JEL Classification: G20, G21
Comparative study of Sombor index and its various versions using regression models for top priority polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Authors: B. Kirana , M.C. Shanmukha , A. Usha
Published: May 2024

The aromatic compounds having structural configurations with two or more fused benzene rings are the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs). Topological indices are valuable tools for studying the structure property relationships of PAHs and also helps in predicting various properties and activities. They find applications widely in computational chemistry, drug design and QSAR studies. This article focuses on analysing the potential predictive index for Sombor index( SO ), elliptic Sombor index(ESO ), Euler Sombor index(EU ), Reverse Sombor index(RSO), Reverse elliptic Sombor index(RESO ) and Reverse Euler Sombor index(REU ) using regression models for top priority 38 PAHs. From the study it is evident that, SO and RSO have proved to be potential predictive indices among the considered degree-based and reverse degree-based indices. The variation of best predictive index with minimal RMSE are plotted for linear, quadratic and cubic regression models for better understanding.
Maternal exposure to legacy PFAS compounds PFOA and PFOS is associated with disrupted cytokine homeostasis in neonates: the Upstate KIDS Study (2008-2010)
Authors: Jones Laura E. , Bell Erin
Published: May 2024

Background. Numerous studies suggest exposure to the environmentally ubiquitous legacy per/polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) compounds perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) may be associated with suppressed immune response, including attenuated vaccine-antibody response in children and greater susceptibility to opportunistic infections in general adult populations. We examined associations between neonatal concentrations of legacy PFAS compounds PFOA and PFOS and neonatal cytokine profiles from a large sample of residual newborn dried blood spots (NBDS) in upstate New York.
Methods. We measured 30 common cytokines along with PFOA and PFOS in eluted samples of newborn dried blood spots (NDBS) from 3448 neonates participating in the Upstate KIDs Study (2008-2010), following parental consent. We performed adjusted mixed effects regressions for each cytokine against PFAS species, testing for effect modification by infant sex. We then performed exploratory factor analysis (EFA) on PFAS species-specific cytokine subsets selected via the prior regressions, extracting 4 factor axes for the PFOA cytokine subset and 3 for the PFOS cytokine subset based on results from cluster analysis and parallel analysis. Regressions on each PFAS-specific set of factors followed. All models were adjusted for infant birth weight and gestational age at birth, maternal age, race, and use of fertility treatment, and included a random intercept to account for twins.
Results. Significant cytokine profiles were dominated by cytokines negatively associated with the given PFAS (9 of 11 cytokines for PFOA; 8 of 11 for PFOS). Regression by PFAS quartile shows evidence of nonlinearity in dose-response for most cytokines. All significant associations between factor groupings defined by EFA are negative for both PFOA and PFOS.
Conclusions. There is strong evidence that PFOA and PFOS exposures are associated with disrupted, typically reduced, cytokine levels, both singly and as functional groups defined by EFA and cluster analysis.
Ima li u odgoju mjesta za ljubav?
Authors: Dretar Tomislav , Zagorac Ivana
Published: May 2024

U svojemu najznačajnijem djelu iz područja filozofije odgoja Ličnost i odgoj (1932.), Pavao Vuk-Pavlović polemizira s tvrdnjom Maxa Schelera o tomu da ljubav ne može biti odgojnim principom. Prema Vuk-Pavloviću, taj se Schelerov stav temelji na dvjema zabludama: prva je vezana uz Schelerovo pogrješno razumijevanje odgoja, a druga uz njegovo pogrješno razumijevanje ljubavi. U radu se analizira utemeljenost Vuk-Pavlovićeve kritike i postavlja šire pitanje o mogućnostima i granicama ljubavi u odgoju. Definirajući koncept ljubavi, Scheler ga doista suprotstavlja odgoju, koji podrazumijeva utjecanje na svoj objekt. U tom smislu, odgojem se pokušava nešto promijeniti na onomu koga se odgaja. Ljubav pak, prema Scheleru, podrazumijeva prihvaćanje onoga voljenog, a da ga se ne pokušava promijeniti. Prema tomu, svrha ljubavi nije utjecaj na voljeni objekt. Ipak, kroz genuini akt ljubavi, tvrdi Scheler, može doći do promjene kao pojavljivanja više vrijednosti. Schelerovo razumijevanje odgoja počiva na shvaćanju odgoja u negativnom smislu nametanja stranih vrijednosti, pri čemu se ne priznaje vlastitost i vrijednosni potencijal onoga koga se odgaja. S obzirom na navedenu koncepciju ljubavi, moglo bi se teoretizirati o drukčijoj vrsti odgoja koja podrazumijeva ljubav u smislu razvitka vlastitosti.
Filozofsko uporište teorije socrealizma
Authors: Periša Josip
Published: May 2024

Cilj je rada prikazati filozofsko porijeklo i opravdanje teorije socrealizma. Socrealizam je reprezentativni primjer književno-povijesnoga razdoblja u kojemu je autonomija književnosti u smislu, primjerice, estetske vrijednosti književnoga djela dovedena na zanemarivu razinu s obzirom na zadane radikalne zahtjeve režimske poetike pisanja u skladu s danim odnosima proizvodnje. Socrealistička poetika u kojoj primarnost imaju partijsko pisanje i odgajanje naroda u vidu socijalističkoga napretka i bez kakve posebne brige za književno stvaranje pronalazi svoje postulate u teoriji poetike socrealizma, proizašle iz Saveza ruskih proleterskih pisaca (»RAPP«) i proleterskih kulturno-prosvjetnih organizacija (»Proletkult«) koji datiraju u dvadesete i tridesete godine prošloga stoljeća. Na temelju analize može se zaključiti opravdanost posezanja teorije socrealizma za temeljnim postulatima klasične marksističke estetike s obzirom na materijalne uvjete koji determiniraju umjetnost, ali ne i njenu potpunu determiniranost negirajući tako autonomiju umjetničkoga djela.
Uvod u Nietzscheovo platonizirajuće pismo
Authors: Tatalović Nikola
Published: May 2024

Rad nastoji pokazati da pismo Friedricha Wilhelma Nietzschea, kao ono koje odlikuje mnoštvo stilova i neprestano započinjanje, nosi na sebi neizbrisivi trag Platonova postajućeg pisma. Polazeći od prostora prepiske, prije svega od prepoznavanja Platona kao uzora za Nietzscheovo djelo Tako je govorio Zaratustra od strane filologa Erwina Rohdea, ali i od Nietzscheova svjedočanstva da njegov Zaratustra platonizira, rad ukazuje na motiv smrti kao mjesto unutar kojeg se susreću Platonova i Nietzscheova poetika, a sve u pogledu na njihove transformacije homerovskog razumijevanja sudbine heroja. No, raskrivajuća moć atmosfere smrti ukazuje i na figuru Ezopa kao uzora na kojemu Platon gradi svog Sokrata, što vodi ovaj rad u pravcu pokazivanja toga da se Nietzscheovo određenje Platonova pisma kao »beskonačno potencirane ezopovske basne« ispostavlja kao samoodređenje.
Chest pain as an interdisciplinary problem – emphasis on somatoform disorders
Authors: Petelin D. S. , Isaeva P. S. , Tolokonin A. O. , Smoleevskiy A. G. , Volel B. A.
Published: May 2024

Chest pain of a non-cardiac nature is one of the extremely significant problems of clinical medicine, which is associated with the widespread prevalence of this condition and the high healthcare costs for diagnosing and treating such patients. Along with neurological, gastroenterological and pulmonological diseases, mental disorders make a major contribution to the formation of chest pain. Moreover, the formation of pain in the chest area can be associated not only with such well-known psychopathological conditions as depression and anxiety disorders, but also with the pathology of the somatoform circle. This review presents data on the frequency of chest pain associated with mental disorders (pain as a symptom of a mental disorder, mental disorders as a consequence of a previous episode of chest pain, etc.), the nature of the relationship between pain symptoms and mental disorders, as well as the clinical picture somatoform disorders manifesting in the form of thoracalgia. Information is summarized on approaches to diagnosing mental disorders in patients with chest pain and the possibilities for their psychopharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. When discussing psychopharmacotherapy, emphasis is placed on the possibilities of using the atypical tranquilizer tofisopam in this category of patients, and a brief description of its effectiveness and safety is given. To illustrate the main points of the review, a clinical case of a patient with chest pain of non-cardiac origin, which manifested itself after a traumatic event, which in turn provoked a myocardial infarction, is also presented. Positive dynamics with subsequent recovery during therapy with tofisopam are described.
Transcranial direct current stimulation for migrane
Authors: Bordovsky S. P. , Andreev S. S. , Zinchenko O. O. , Panina U. V. , Kotenko V. D. , Takhirov R. A. , Potakhina A. E. , Shevtsova K. V.
Published: May 2024

Migraine is one of the most common primary headache disorders. Nowadays, there is an increase in the prevalence of migraine. It causes a significant reduction in the Quality of Life of those affected. There are two major approaches to treating migraines: attack management and prevention. The concept of primary prophylactic therapy of migraine has developed rapidly. In addition to standard medication, there are increasing data indicating the usefulness and feasibility of non-drug treatments, such as TES (transcranial electrical stimulation). Both cathodal and anodal stimulation have been shown to be effective in migraine treatment: after a course of TES, the number of days per month with headache decreased, the duration and intensity of migraine attacks decreased, and some studies reported a reduction in the number of medications used. O1/O2 (1–2 mA) for cathodal stimulation and F3/F4 (1–2 mA) for anodal stimulation were the most frequently stimulated cortical areas. The average duration of each session was 20 minutes. The length of TES sessions varied from study to study. TES has shown efficacy and safety in treating various forms of migraine. Using this non-invasive method to prevent attacks may be one of the directions for personalizing migraine treatment.
Asthenic disorders: contradictions and paradigms
Authors: Putilina M. V.
Published: May 2024

Asthenic disorders are a pressing problem for modern medicine. The lack of specificity of this disease makes it difficult to make a nosological diagnosis, since these disorders occur not only in somatic pathologies and infections, but also in various neurological and mental diseases. Attempts at systematization taking into account clinical variability did not lead to a single paradigm, since they did not reflect all possible variants of disorders. In ICD-10, conditions, the main manifestation of which is asthenia, are considered under various headings: Neurasthenia – F48.0; Organic emotionally labile (asthenic) disorder - F06.6; Other specified neurotic disorders – F48.8; Fatigue syndrome after a viral infection – G93.3; Condition after COVID-19 - U09.9; Overwork (burnout syndrome) – Z73.0; somatoform disorders – F45. Currently, there is no single concept in the treatment strategy for patients. With these disorders, the number of active receptors in the brain is reduced, the response to medications is reduced, even the addition of energy correctors does not fully stimulate the restructuring of the functional state of the central nervous system only with specific effects on neurotransmitter systems. Correction of the functional state of the central nervous system through nonspecific effects is necessary. Phenylpiracetam is the first drug with a neuromodulatory effect. The antiasthenic effect of the drug appears after a single use, prolonged action has its advantages for increasing the effectiveness of therapy, which allows reducing the pharmacological burden on the patient and thereby reduce the risk of developing polypharmacy.
Effect of weight loss and exercise on joint pain in patients with osteoarthritis and obesity
Authors: Dydykina I. S. , Kovalenko P. S. , Kovalenko A. A.
Published: May 2024

Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common joint disease, coexists with obesity in most of the world’s population. According to the forecast of the World Health Organization, the number of patients with these diseases is expected to increase, which represents a serious medical and social problem due to increased disability, the need for surgical treatment, an increase in comorbid diseases, treatment complications and mortality in this group of patients. OA and obesity have common pathogenetic mechanisms, and the development of one disease increases the risk of developing the other, which can become the beginning of a vicious circle. In recent years, obesity is considered not only as a biomechanical factor (excessive load on the joint, destruction of articular cartilage), but also as a cause of metabolic syndrome and systemic inflammatory effects. Inflammatory cytokines, especially IL-1β and TNF-α, drive catabolic pathways and promote the progression of OA. There is compelling evidence that weight loss reduces pain and joint inflammation and improves prognosis in patients with OA. The review presents data on the prevalence of OA and obesity, the role of immune disorders in these diseases, and indicates methods of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of OA. General principles and specific updated recommendations of the European League Against Rheumatism for non-drug treatment of OA of the hip and knee joints are outlined, and recommendations for weight loss through dietary interventions and exercise are formulated.
A ficcionalização do divórcio em Dona Anja
Authors: Campigotto Aquino Ivânia , De Azevedo Gilmar , Stieven Tiago Miguel
Published: May 2024

Este artigo examina como ocorre o registro ficcional da aprovação da Emenda Constitucional do Divórcio, introduzida no ordenamento jurídico brasileiro em 1977. Com a finalidade de verificar como se dá esse registro, elegeu-se o romance Dona Anja (1978), de Josué Guimarães (1921-1986). A narrativa literária se desenvolve na “casa” (bordel) da personagem Dona Anja, onde as autoridades da cidade reúnem-se para escutar pelo rádio a votação da emenda divorcista. Na contextualização da novela, produz-se uma análise da sociedade da época dividida entre divorcistas e antidivorcistas. Parte-se, para isso, da compreensão de que a obra é uma representação e como tal elabora uma releitura do objeto, produzida a partir da intepretação, da visão de mundo do autor, ficcionalizada na narrativa. A investigação possui natureza bibliográfica, no dialogo da Literatura com/na História, e com o Direito, uma vez que o assunto abordado é uma questão jurídica. Por fim, constata-se que Josué Guimarães, na escrita deste texto literário, e de maneira crítica, apresenta uma visão de um acontecimento de sua época (de vivência e testemunha de seu tempo e da escrita da novela), cumprindo, desse modo, com uma das funções literárias, a de ser produto social que, neste cenário, foi o de crítica ao regime vigente em sua corrompida sociedade.
Recent Synthesis of Nucleoside Phosphonate Analogs Using Olefin
Cross-metathesis
Authors: Hong Joon Hee
Published: May 2024

Nucleotide analogs known as acyclic and cyclic nucleoside phosphonates
(ANPs and CNPs, respectively) have a variety of biological properties, including antibacterial, antiviral, antiparasitic, antineoplastic, and immunomodulatory. A strong reaction
that has emerged in the last several decades has fundamentally changed our knowledge of
the chemistry of nucleoside phosphonates. In particular, Olefin cross-metathesis (CM) has
been a potent and practical synthesis route to produce functionalized olefins from essential
alkene precursors. This review describes recent synthesis examples of ANPs and CNPs
analogs using the Ru-catalyzed olefin cross-metathesis reactions. Olefin cross-metathesis
reactions are performed in the olefinic parts of nucleoside and phosphonate produced by
Grubbs, Hoveyda-Grubbs, and Nolan. This review presents a synthetic overview of a few
chosen nucleosides with biological significance. Their biological activity results are briefly discussed.
Applications of Inorganic Nanomaterials against Tuberculosis: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Dastidar Debabrata Ghosh , Roy Arnab , Ghosh Gourav , Mandal Supratim
Published: May 2024

Tuberculosis (TB) continues to pose a significant global health threat, with millions of
new infections recorded annually. Current treatment strategies, such as Directly Observed Treatment
(DOT), face challenges, including patient non-compliance and the emergence of drug-resistant
TB strains. In response to these obstacles, innovative approaches utilizing inorganic/metallic
nanomaterials have been developed to enhance drug delivery to target alveolar macrophages,
where Mycobacterium tuberculosis resides. These nanomaterials have shown effectiveness against
various strains of TB, offering benefits such as improved drug efficacy, minimized side effects,
and sustained drug release at the infection site. This comprehensive review explores the applications
of different metal nanoparticles, metal oxide nanoparticles, and metal-metal oxide hybrid
nanoparticles in the management of TB, including multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively
drug-resistant (XDR) strains. The synergistic effects of combining inorganic nanoparticles with
conventional anti-TB drugs have demonstrated promising results in combating TB infections. Further
research and development in this field hold great promise for overcoming the challenges
faced in current TB therapy and improving patient outcomes.
Performance Analysis of Filtered OFDM using MLE for Wireless
Communication Networks
Authors: Hazareena Asia , Shekhara Kavitha , Bellary Mohammed Zakir
Published: May 2024

Introduction:

OFDM has evolved as an effective modulation format for 4G mobile network
technologies, Long-Term Evolution, and Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access.
OFDM is the modulation technique adopted for communication standards such as DSL, wireless
LAN, DVB, and DAB. However, because CP-OFDM has considerable out-of-band emission that may
interfere with transmissions in adjacent bands and applies a single set of parameters to the whole band
to fulfill a given service, it is unable to accommodate the diversity of services. The objective of the
research is to develop a novel waveform with better adaptability than CP-OFDM that employs filters
to increase spectrum containment. In this view, an FIR filter that uses the Blackman window function
to lessen the OOBE is proposed in this manuscript. Filtered OFDM is sensitive to carrier frequency
offset (CFO). CFO increases the Inter-Carrier Interference (ICI) in F-OFDM systems. However, research
work that combines the CFO compensation technique with filtered OFDM has not been listed
in the literature so far.

Methods:

In this paper, Maximum likelihood estimation is used to cancel the ICI caused by the CFO.
The high PAPR of filtered OFDM is one of its drawbacks. The amplitude clipping method is used to
reduce the PAPR. The distortion caused by amplitude clipping is prevented by filters used in the FOFDM
system.

Highlights:

• A novel waveform addressing OOBE issues in OFDM is developed for 4G wireless communication
networks.
• An innovative solution using MLE is proposed to address the challenges faced by the filtered
OFDM system due to the CFO.
• Article addresses the high PAPR problem of filtered OFDM.

Results:

The performance of filtered OFDM with amplitude clipping is analyzed in terms of BER,
PSD, and PAPR over the AWGN channel.

Conclusion:

Simulation results show that, when compared to the traditional OFDM system, such a
combined method effectively suppresses PAPR while maintaining good BER (Bit Error Rate) and
OOBE performance.
Sustainability Evaluation of the 'Batu Into Green' Village Based on the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Authors: Radika Sari Hela , Adeputera Yusran Yusfan , Dwi Wulandari Lisa , riwinarto Santoso Joko , Nordin Jestin
Published: May 2024

Nowadays, environmental issues deserve everyone's attention. People can actually improve their surrounding environment to be healthier and more comfortable, started with their own houses. This idea realizes an ecology village named 'Batu Into Green', located in Pattimura V, Temas, in the City of Batu, Indonesia. Originally, this village was a slum, but with the initiation of the local village head and with the increase of local public awareness for a healthier environment, the locals improved the ecology of their village. 'Batu Into Green' applies to the concept of environmental friendly village. Thus, an analysis was carried out to examine the level of sustainability of this ecology village. This research applied a qualitative approach to descriptively evaluate the current condition of the village based on the principles of the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The focus of the SDGs in this discussion is Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDGs No.11). From the analyses, the 'Batu Into Green' initiative has a great potential for economic, social, and cultural sustainability
STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN BERDIFERENSIASI DAN IMPLIKASINYA UNTUK MENCIPTAKAN PEMBELAJARAN YANG INKLUSI DI SETIAP JENJANG PENDIDIKAN
Authors:   Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Kurniasandi Didik , Zulkarnain Muhammad , Azzahra Shafrina , Anbiya Bakti
Published: May 2024

Differentiated learning strategy is one of the strategies in creating inclusive learning. Differentiated learning is an approach that aims to meet the individual learning needs of each student, so that all learners have equal opportunities to reach their potential in the learning process. The purpose of this research is to identify appropriate methods in recognizing students' individual needs, evaluate the impact of educational technology in supporting differentiation. The research method used is Systematic Literature Review, with a focus on collecting, assessing, and analyzing a large number of scientific articles relevant to the research topic. This research data collection technique uses search engines on Google Scooler, Garuda, Sinta, and obtains around 2,410 articles using the keywords "differentiated learning strategies" then this research validates and reviews the articles so as to get 11 articles in the period 2020-2023 that are in accordance with the discussion. The result of this research is that by utilizing differentiated strategies, schools have been able to create an inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and supported in their learning process. The implication is the utilization of technology, one of which is the use of genially to support inclusive learning. As a result, there was a marked improvement in students' understanding and participation in class, creating a solid foundation for their future academic and personal growth.
Noodzakelijke stappen naar een daling van het antibioticumgebruik op de Vlaamse melkveebedrijven - Deel 3: sneltesten voor kiemdetectie
Authors: Creytens L. , Piepers S. , De Vliegher S. , Mertens K.
Published: May 2024

De landbouwsector staat al enige tijd onder druk wat betreft het overtollige gebruik van antibioptica. Daarom wordt in de melkveesector via het selectief droogzetten en het selectief behandelen van niet-ernstige klinische mastitis bijgedragen tot het noodzakelijk reduceren en het meer verantwoord gebruik van antibiotica. Sneltesten voor kiemdetectie in de melk, die – mits een gedegen opleiding, kwaliteitscontrole en een kleine investering – snel en gemakkelijk in te zetten zijn op dierenartsenpraktijken en melkveebedrijven, zijn hiervoor een handige tool aangezien ze als basis kunnen dienen voor het selectief droogzetten en selectief behandelen van niet-ernstige klinische mastitis. Verschillende soorten sneltesten zijn voorhanden, elk met hun eigen specifieke eigenschappen en testkarakteristieken. Sneltesten komen voor onder de vorm van specifieke agars, Petrifilms™, welletjes, microchips en zelfs PCR-testen. Sommige testen bezitten een inherent antibiogram en/of volautomatische aflezing via specifieke software. Er bestaan eenvoudige sneltesten waarbij het resultaat de kiemgroei kan classificeren als polybacterieel, geen groei, groei van een grampositieve kiem of groei van een gramnegatieve kiem. Deze testen volstaan om te beslissen of een koe met niet-ernstige mastitis of bij het droogzetten al dan niet met antibiotica kan behandeld worden. Andere, meer gesofisticeerde testen gaan verder in kiemdifferentiatie tot op genus- of zelfs speciesniveau, wat andere beslissingen met betrekking tot het behandelen en uiergezondheidsmanagement toelaat. Elke geïnteresseerde gebruiker dient na te gaan welke sneltest het beste aansluit bij zijn/haar noden.
Imaging features of mandibular squamous cell carcinoma in a cat
Authors: Dekkers M.M.W.M. , Kromhout K. , Saunders J.H. , David S. , Vercauteren G. , Stock E.
Published: May 2024

A fourteen-year-old, neutered, male European Shorthair cat was referred with clinical signs of anorexia, weight loss and right sided mandibular swelling, which progressively increased in size. In addition, marked thickening and ulceration of the ipsilateral mandibular gingiva were both found. A computed tomography scan revealed marked amorphous periosteal reaction, extensive cortical disruption, moth-eaten to permeative osteolysis and moderate surrounding soft tissue swelling. The histopathological diagnosis was a grade 2 squamous cell carcinoma with infiltration in the bone and separation of bony trabeculae.
Vraag & Antwoord
Authors: Godfroid A. , De Vliegher S.
Published: May 2024

Afdwingbaarheid clausules in aankoopcontracten van rashonden
Puzzles as Teaching Materials in Theme 3 Using Wordwall for Class V Elementary school
Authors: Windiyani Tustiyana , Sofyan Deddy , Novita Lina , Patricia Regina
Published: May 2024

Technology serves a crucial role in supporting teachers as a valuable teaching tool. Class activities require engaging and creative teaching materials that can motivate students to actively participate in the learning process. The study aims to develop educational materials in the form of puzzles using Wordwall, with the goal of enhancing students' creativity and promoting effective learning. A Research and Development (RD) approach was utilized to create puzzle products using Wordwall. An experimental design was then implemented to examine the impact of using puzzle teaching materials from Wordwall on reading literacy, creativity, and learning outcomes. The product's viability was assessed by media and materials experts. Following an assessment of its viability, a small-scale product trial was conducted with a group of 10 students, followed by a larger-scale test involving 32 students. A study discovered the practicality and efficiency of the product for implementation in primary schools. The findings of this study suggest that utilizing wordwall puzzles media in theme 3 material is both practical and beneficial for facilitating learning. According to this, the research findings can serve as a valuable teaching strategy for educators to effectively guide their students. This research can serve as an effective strategy for teachers to support and guide students in their learning.
In House Training: Improvement to Teacher Skills in the Implementation of Problem Based Learning
Authors: Rakhmawati Dewi , Kawuryan Sekar Purbarini , Adi Banu Setyo
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this research is to improve the ability of teachers to apply the Problem Based Learning Model through IHT at Vidya Qasana Public Elementary School.  The method and design of this research is action research carried out with research procedures based on the Kemmis and Taggart principles which include the following activities: (1) planning, (2) implementation of action, 3) observation, (4) reflection or evaluation.  Increasing the ability of teachers to apply the PBL Learning Model through the application of IHT has increased. The increase occurred due to time management activities in the form of synchronization of iHT implementation time and the mentoring process from classical to group. This has an impact on teacher participation in participating in IHT activities. In cycle 1, the number of teachers who obtained the very good category in the aspect of teacher participation in IHT activities was 62.5% and increased to 87.5% in cycle 2. In the aspect of school principals carrying out IHT activities, cycle 1 achievement of 25% then increased to 100% in the cycle The ability of teachers to apply the Problem Based Learning Model has increased. The increase was after there was an increase in teacher participation in following IHT, thus impacting teachers' understanding and ability to apply PBL in learning. This can be seen from the percentage of teachers who obtained the very good category. In cycle 1, the number of teachers who obtained the very good category in the aspect of lesson plan PBL development was 62.5% and increased to 87.5% in cycle 2. In the aspect of implementing PBL in learning, cycle 1 achievement of 25% then increased to 87.5% in cycle 2
Is it necessary to modify science learning for autistic children?
Authors: Nugroho Ikhlasul Ardi , Tiarani Vinta Angela , Hastuti Woro Sri , Supartinah Supartinah
Published: May 2024

Modifying the curriculum is often necessary for autistic children to effectively engage in their learning. Interestingly, a particular learning process was discovered that proved to be effective without any need for modification - specifically, teaching science to an autistic child. This discovery calls for further investigation. This study aims to provide a comprehensive description of the unique traits exhibited by autistic children who excel in learning science without the need for any modifications.  This study utilized the Spradley analysis method, which involves domain analysis, taxonomic analysis, componential analysis, and cultural theme analysis. The participants in this study consisted of elementary school students in the 3rd grade who have autism. They were selected using the purposive sampling method. The data collection involved conducting interviews, examining documentation, and studying artifacts. The findings of the study indicate that children with mild autism can effectively learn science without requiring any adjustments, while still receiving necessary accommodations. Tasks can be effectively completed with the support of teachers and the assistance of paraprofessionals. Autistic children demonstrate proficiency in basic science process skills, creativity, and fine motor skills. They also exhibit a positive affect and are able to socialize effectively. Addressing focus and emotional issues involves implementing structured meal plans, providing parents with guidance on educating their children, and fostering strong collaboration with teachers.
Design of federated learning-based resource management algorithm in fog computing for zero-touch network
Authors:   College of Computer Science and Information Systems (CCSIS), Institute of Business Management, Karachi, Pakistan, Khan Urooj Yousuf , Soomro Tariq Rahim ,   College of Computer Science and Information Systems (CCSIS), Institute of Business Management, Karachi, Pakistan
Published: May 2024

The concept of zero-touch networking involves creating networks that are fully autonomous and require minimal human intervention. This approach is increasingly relevant due to the rapid growth of current cloud architectures, which are beginning to reach their limits due to continuous expansion demands from users and within the network core itself. In response, Fog computing, acting as a smart, localized data center closer to network nodes, emerges as a practical solution to the challenges of expansion and upgrading in existing architectures. Fog computing complements cloud technology. However, the realization of zero-touch networks is still in its early stages, and numerous challenges hinder its implementation. One significant challenge is the NP-hard problem related to resource management. This paper introduces an optimal resource management algorithm based on Federated Learning. The effectiveness of this algorithm is evaluated using the iFogSim simulator within the existing cloud-fog architecture. The results demonstrate that the proposed architecture outperforms the current infrastructure in several key aspects of resource management, including system latency, number of resources processed, energy consumption, and bandwidth utilization.
Experiences of Women With Medical Abortion Care Reflected in Social Media (VEILLE Study): Noninterventional Retrospective Exploratory Infodemiology Study
Authors: Gouy Giulia , Attali Luisa , Voillot Paméla , Fournet Patrick , Agostini Aubert
Published: May 2024

Background

Abortion (also known as termination of pregnancy) is an essential element of women’s reproductive health care. Feedback from women who underwent medical termination of pregnancy about their experience is crucial to help practitioners identify women’s needs and develop necessary tools to improve the abortion care process. However, the collection of this feedback is quite challenging. Social media offer anonymity for women who share their abortion experience.

Objective

This exploratory infodemiology study aimed to analyze, through French social media posts, personal medical symptoms and the different experiences and information dynamics associated with the medical abortion process.

Methods

A retrospective study was performed by analyzing posts geolocated in France and published from January 1, 2017, to November 30, 2021. Posts were extracted from all French-language general and specialized publicly available web forums using specific keywords. Extracted messages were cleaned and pseudonymized. Automatic natural language processing methods were used to identify posts from women having experienced medical abortion. Biterm topic modeling was used to identify the main discussion themes and the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities was used to identify medical terms. Encountered difficulties were explored using qualitative research methods until the saturation of concepts was reached.

Results

Analysis of 5398 identified posts (3409 users) led to the identification of 9 major topics: personal experience (n=2413 posts, 44.7%), community support (n=1058, 19.6%), pain and bleeding (n=797, 14.8%), psychological experience (n=760, 14.1%), questioned efficacy (n=410, 7.6%), social pressure (n=373, 6.9%), positive experiences (n=257, 4.8%), menstrual cycle disorders (n=107, 2%), and reported inefficacy (n=104, 1.9%). Pain, which was mentioned in 1627 (30.1%) of the 5398 posts by 1024 (30.0%) of the 3409 users, was the most frequently reported medical term. Pain was considered severe to unbearable in 24.5% of the cases (399 of the 1627 posts). Lack of information was the most frequently reported difficulty during and after the process.

Conclusions

Our findings suggest that French women used social media to share their experiences, offer and find support, and provide and receive information regarding medical abortion. Infodemiology appears to be a useful tool to obtain women’s feedback, therefore offering the opportunity to enhance care in women undergoing medical abortion.
Catalytic Cracking of Oily Sludge using Nickel Metal Catalyst Embedded in Silica Derived from Adsorbent in a Gas Process Plant
Authors: Jayanti Novita , Nazarudin  , Mulyono Panut
Published: May 2024

Abstract. One of the Oily Sludge (OS) recycling methods is through catalytic cracking. This process involves the reaction breaking down large molecules into smaller ones with the help of a catalyst. Nickel (Ni) metal is often used as a catalyst because it can increase fuel liquid yield while reducing the coke formation. To enhance its performance, Ni metal can be embedded in a carrier material like Silica to form the Ni-Silica catalyst. In this research, OS sourced from a Gas Process Plant is treated with catalytic cracking using Ni-Silica, where the Silica used is derived from an Adsorbent activated with NaOH. Optimization of the cracking conditions is carried out using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) with a Box-Behnken design. The optimized cracking reaction conditions include temperature (713 K, 723 K, and 733 K), time (50 min, 60 min, and 70 min), and catalyst-to-OS ratio of 1:5, 1:6, and 1:7. Statistical analysis indicates that the relationship between the reaction condition variables and the Oil Liquid Product (OLP) falls into the moderate category, as shown by the coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.5. The calculated F-value for the deviation from the mathematical model is smaller than the F-Table value (9.2) at both 5% and 1% significance levels, with a value of 0.6. This indicates that the mathematical model generated can be accepted as the mathematical model within the range of reaction conditions in this study. Calculus analysis reveals that the optimum reaction conditions are a temperature of 717.34 K, a time of 58.58 min, and a catalyst-to-OS ratio of 1:6, 15. Canonical analysis indicates that for OLP, λ1= [-12.38], λ2= [-2.27], and λ3= [4.50], where lambda values indicate that the most sensitive response surface parameter for OLP is temperature, followed by the catalyst-to-sample ratio, and the least sensitive is reaction time.
 
Keywords: Catalytic Cracking, Ni Metal, OS, RSM, Silica
Green tea drying in a closed cycle continuous vibro fluidized bed dryer with dehumidified air
Authors: Handayani Sri Utami , Yohana Eflita , Tauviqirrahman Mohamad , Yulianto Mohamad Endy , Murni Mochamad
Published: May 2024

There is potential for the development of zeolite as an adsorbent material for drying high-value items. This study aims to compare the green tea drying characteristic utilizing vibro-fluidized bed dryers that operate without dehumidification and with dehumidification. The research was carried out experimentally. The drying chamber was set at temperatures of 50oC, 60oC, and 70oC. In the drying with dehumidification setup, zeolite was placed in a dehumidifier with a weight-to-tea leaf ratio of 1:2.86, 1:3.33, 1:4, and 1:5. The results showed that zeolite's impact on decreasing drying time is effective at a specific temperature, in this case is 60oC. The effect is negligible at low temperatures (50oC), while at high temperatures (70oC) it is minor and drying time is primarily influenced by temperature. Utilizing zeolite for dehumidification can enhance the rate of drying during the falling rate period.
Investigation on The Effect of Low Frequency Ultrasound on The Crystallization of a Pharmaceutical Compound L+ Ascorbic Acid
Authors: Guilane Sarra , Nedjoua Manel
Published: May 2024

One of the most crucial processes in the chemical processing industry is crystallization, which has the major challenge of producing solid products with the required purity and properties. The standard crystallization methods have various processing limitations; hence, research into alternative methods like ultrasonic-assisted crystallization has been at the forefront. The present work investigates the application of low-frequency ultrasound irradiation (40 kHz) for improving the cooling crystallization of ascorbic acid. The impact of ultrasonic irradiation on crystal size, shape, and induction time has been studied, and a comparison with the conventional method has been made. The standing time had a minor effect on particle size on average, while the initial temperature had a far more significant impact. Photographic analysis using image-analysis software indicated that when ultrasound was applied to the saturated solutions, the resulting crystals were smaller and more uniform in size and shape. The resultant crystal grows predominantly in a single direction, resembling thin prisms. The use of ultrasound was also shown to reduce the induction time significantly. This ultrasonic impact is stronger at lower initial temperatures. Indeed, the smallest induction time of 300 s was obtained for sonicated solutions at an initial temperature of 65°C and ultrasonic power of 250 w. When different levels of ultrasonic power dissipation were tested, it was established that the time required for the first nuclei to appear decreased as the power increased. There was, nevertheless, a marginal impact on average crystal size.