bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
UJI ORGANOLEPTIK SUBSTITUSI MOCAF DENGAN PENGAYAAN TEPUNG PISANG JANTAN PADA PEMBUATAN BROWNIES KUKUS
Authors: Hanafiah Muhammad Ali
Published: March 2024

Tujuan Penelitian ini untuk mendapatkan formulasi penggunaan tepung Mocaf sebagai substitusi Terigu dengan pengayaan tepung Pisang Jantan sehingga menghasilkan brownies kukus dengan sifat organoleptik yang dapat diterima. Penelitian dilakukan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) faktor tunggal, dengan perlakuan sebanyak 5 taraf. Setiap perlakuan dilakukan pengulangan sebanyak 2 kali sehingga didapat 10 sampel. Hasil percobaan menunjukkan bahwa  brownies yang paling disukai panelis pada aspek rasa dan warna adalah brownies kukus (P3) dengan komposisi 40 % tepung Terigu, 40% tepung Mocaf dan 20% tepung Pisang Jantan. Sedangkan pada aspek tekstur dan aroma nilai tertinggi pada brownies (P2) dengan komposisi 60 % tepung Terigu 20% tepung Mocaf dan 20% tepung Pisang Jantan
Kata kunci: brownies kukus; tepung mocaf; tepung pisang jantan
Percepción de los Consumidores Universitarios del Itvy con Respecto a los Grupos de Responsabilidad Social Empresarial
Authors: Araiza Amado José Juan , Reyes Valenzuela Rigoberto , Vela Palomera Leticia , Fuentes Sánchez Javier , Villicaña Botello Antonio
Published: March 2024

En presente estudio hará uso de un cuestionario integrado por dos apartados (o secciones), que en conjunto conformarán el instrumento de medición empleado para recolectar los datos necesarios para los análisis. Dichas secciones serán las siguientes: Sección sociodemográfica. A través de esta sección se obtendrán los datos del contexto de los sujetos participantes, incluyendo variables de categorización como: el sexo, la edad, el nivel de escolaridad, ocupación (estudia y estudia-trabaja), el promedio de ingresos mensuales (en caso de estudiar-trabajar) y el tipo de lugar de residencia. Escala de las actividades de responsabilidad social. Esta escala evaluara la percepción de los consumidores participantes de acuerdo al nivel de importancia otorgada para cada una de las actividades de RSE, las cuales pertenecen a alguna de las siguientes tres categorías: (a) actividades de contribución social (CS), (b) actividades de contribución al medio ambiente (MA), y (c) actividades de contribución al desarrollo local (DL).
The Analysis of Sub-Synchronous Resonance in a Wind Farm for a Doubly-Fed Induction Generator Using Modern Analytical Method
Authors: Kadhim Abdulabbas Ali , Mahdi Salih Shafaa , Abdulelah Alawan Mazin
Published: March 2024

The occurrence of Sub-Synchronous Resonance (SSR) phenomena can be attributed to the interaction that takes place between wind turbine generators and series-compensated transmission lines. The Doubly-Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) is widely recognized as a prevalent generator form employed in wind energy conversion systems. The present paper commences with an extensive exposition on modal analysis techniques employed in a series of compensated wind farms featuring Doubly Fed Induction Generators (DFIGs). The system model encompasses various components, including the aerodynamics of a wind turbine, an induction generator characterized by a sixth-order model, a second-order two-mass shaft system, a series compensated transmission line described by a fourth-order model, controllers for the Rotor-Side Converter (RSC) and the Grid-Side Converter (GSC) represented by an eighth-order model, and a first-order DC-link model. The technique of eigenvalue-based SSR analysis is extensively utilized in various academic and research domains. The eigenvalue technique depends on the initial conditions of state variables to yield an accurate outcome. The non-iterative approach, previously employed for the computation of initial values of the state variables, has exhibited issues with convergence, lack of accuracy, and excessive computational time. The comparative study evaluates the time-domain simulation outcomes under different wind speeds and compensation levels, along side the eigenvalue analysis conducted using both the suggested and non-iterative methods. This comparative analysis is conducted to illustrate the proposed approach efficacy and precision. The results indicate that the eigenvalue analysis conducted using the proposed technique exhibits more accuracy, as it aligns with the findings of the simulations across all of the investigated instances. The process of validation is executed with the MATLAB program. Within the context of the investigation, it has been found that increasing compensation levels while simultaneously decreasing wind speed leads to system instability. Therefore, modifying the compensation level by the current wind speed is advisable.
Digital Restoration of Historical Buildings by Integrating 3D PC Reconstruction and GAN Algorithm
Authors: Fang Tianke , Hui Zhenxing , P. Rey William , Yang Aihua , Liu Bin , Xie Zhiying
Published: March 2024

Historical architecture is an important carrier of cultural and historical heritage in a country and region, and its protection and restoration work plays a crucial role in the inheritance of cultural heritage. However, the damage and destruction of buildings urgently need to be repaired due to the ancient age of historical buildings and the influence of natural environment and human factors. Therefore, an artificial intelligence repair technology based on three-dimensional (3D) point cloud reconstruction and generative adversarial networks was proposed to improve the precision and efficiency of repair work. Firstly, in-depth research on the principles and algorithms of 3D point cloud data processing and generative adversarial networks should be conducted. Secondly, a digital restoration framework was constructed by combining these two artificial intelligence technologies to achieve precise and efficient restoration of historical buildings through continuous adversarial learning processes. The experimental results showed that the errors in the restoration of palace buildings, defense walls, pagodas, altars, temples, and mausoleums were 0.17, 0.12, 0.13, 0.11, and 0.09, respectively. The technique can significantly reduce the error while maintaining the high precision repair effect. This technology with artificial intelligence as the core has excellent accuracy and stability in the digital restoration. It provides a new technical means for the digital restoration of historical buildings and has important practical significance for the protection of cultural heritage.
Anticipatory Analgesic Effects of Tramadol and Ibuprofen in Impacted Mandibular Third Molar Extraction a Comparative Study
Authors: Mohammed Saaduddin Sapri Ahmed , Bashir Taseer , Gupta Sandeep , Manna Arpan , Manna Ayan
Published: March 2024

Aim: to assess the effectiveness of analgesia brought about by preoperative tramadol and ibuprofen on surgically removed mandibular third molars. Materials and Methods: Thirty individuals had their lower third molar surgically removed; they were split into three groups of 10 patients each. Group I had an intraoperative 100 mg tramadol injection; Group II received an oral 800 mg Ibuprofen injection; and Group III was a control group that received no prior care. The visual analogue scale (VAS), verbal pain scale (VPS), patient satisfaction (PS), amount of analgesic utilized, time elapsed before starting intake, and patient satisfaction (PS) were used to quantify analgesia after a 24-hour period. Result: On every kind of pain measure, there were notable differences between the tramadol and control groups, with the tramadol group scoring higher. The visual analogue scale (VAS), quantity, and duration of pills required over the course of a 24-hour period were significantly different between the Ibuprofen and control groups. Both the VAS and the VPS showed a substantial difference in favour of the Tramadol group compared to the Ibuprofen group. Conclusions: When impacted lower third molar surgery is performed, preventive usage of tramadol or ibuprofen is an excellent way to manage postoperative discomfort.
Dry and Wet Waste Segregation: A Comprehensive Overview of an Advanced Automatic Waste Segregation System
Authors: Kabilan M  , Lokesh B.  , Kishore R.
Published: March 2024

In this research, waste management system is introduced to efficiently handle waste in large cities without the need for continuous manual monitoring. The system addresses the challenges take place with respect to unorganized and non-systematic waste collection by implementing an embedded Internet of Things (IoT) system that monitors individual dumpsters for deposited waste. The proposed solution includes an automated mechanism for segregating wet and dry waste, achieved through a mechanical setup that separates the waste into dedicated containers using sensors. Sensor is utilized to detect the presence of any type of waste, while a moisture sensor is employed for identifying wet waste. The system employs ultrasonic sensors at the top of each container to measure the distance, allowing for the quantification of waste volume. When one of the containers reaches its capacity, an alert message is automatically sent to the respective personnel.
Progress and Challenges: Gender Equality in Contemporary Uzbekistan
Authors: Abduraimova Durdona , Bexruz Sobirovich Turdiyev
Published: March 2024

In this article, there is a discussion about the content and significance of gender equality, its fundamental principles, and issues related to the implementation of gender equality at the international level, as well as its application in the context of Uzbekistan's conditions and legal documents. It talks about possibilities related to the use of the concept of gender equality and its practical application in various aspects of life.
What is Effective in Massage Therapy? Well, “It Depends…”: a Qualitative Study of Experienced Orthopaedic Massage Therapists
Authors: Stewart-Richardson Jennifer L. , Hopf Suzanne C. , Crockett Judith , Southwell Phillipa
Published: March 2024

Background: Massage has been used as a treatment for musculoskeletal pain throughout history and across cultures, and yet most meta-analyses have only shown weak support for the efficacy of massage. There is a recognised need for more research in foundational questions including: how massage treatments are constructed; what therapists actually do within a treatment, including their clinical reasoning; and what role therapists play in determining the effectiveness of a massage treatment.
Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore what experienced orthopaedic massage therapists consider to be the aspects of their work that contribute to effectiveness.
Setting and Participants: Semi- structured interviews were conducted via Zoom with six experienced orthopaedic massage therapists in Australia.Research Design: The interviews were analysed using inductive thematic analysis, seeking insights that might be practically applied, rather than theory-driven interpretations. Results: The participants focused on the underlying differences between clients, between therapists, and between treatments, and clearly indicated that this concept of “difference” was foundational to their view of their work and was the underlying context for the comments they made. Within that frame of “difference”, three key themes were interpreted from the data: (1) “Everyone is different so every treatment is different”: how they individualised treatment based on these differences; (2) “How therapists cope with difference”: how they managed the challenges of working in this context; and (3) “What makes a difference”: the problem-solving processes they used to target each treatment to meeting the client’s needs.
Conclusions: Participants did not identify specific techniques or modalities as “effective” or not. Rather, a therapist’s ability to provide effective treatment was based on an iterative process of treatment and assessment that allowed them to focus on the individual needs of the client. In this case “effectiveness” could be considered a process rather than a specific massage technique.
SOLVING THE PUZZLE OF CHINA’S LOW INFLATION: A NEW PERSPECTIVE FROM SECTORAL CORE INFLATION FLUCTUATIONS
Authors: Liu Dayu , Xu Bin , Song Yang , Liu Tingyu
Published: March 2024

China’s constantly rapid economic growth accompanying by a low overall inflation has long been mysterious in macroeconomics. The core purpose of this paper is to solve this puzzle. Therefore, we integrate overdetermined set of equations into a MUCSVO model to explore the volatility mechanism of the overall inflation from a sectoral perspective. Our key findings include: 1) the hedging effect of sectoral inflation fluctuations principally accounts for China’s long-run stable overall inflation; 2) the main contradiction of China’s inflation has been shifting from high price levels in the traditional food and residence categories to rising prices in the health care category; 3) as the proportions of inflation in the food and residence categories fall steadily, sectoral inflation weights become more evenly distributed. In conclusion, China’s overall inflation and deflation will be much less likely to occur, while inflation is still of sectoral imbalance. Unusual price fluctuations in the food and health care categories, which are highly relevant to basic living standards of the low-income group, deserve close attention in particular. Overall, besides solving the puzzle of China’s low inflation, our model is applicable to economies that do not publish inflation weights, which is a useful extension of core inflation measurement.
A Tale of Two Peas in a Pod: The Kepler-323 and Kepler-104 Systems
Authors: Thomas C. Alexander , Weiss Lauren M. , Isaacson Howard , Schlichting Hilke E. , Beard Corey , Brinkman Casey L. , Chontos Ashley , Dalba Paul , Dai Fei , Giacalone Steven , Lubin Jack , Van Zandt Judah , Rice Malena
Published: March 2024

In order to understand the relationship between planet multiplicity, mass, and composition, we present newly measured masses of five planets in two planetary systems: Kepler-323 and Kepler-104. We used the HIRES instrument at the W.M. Keck Observatory to collect 79 new radial velocity (RV) measurements for Kepler-323, which we combined with 48 literature RVs from TNG/HARPS-N. We also conducted a reanalysis of the Kepler-104 system, using 44 previously published RV measurements. Kepler-323 b and c have masses of

2.0

−
1.1

+
1.2

M
⊕ and 6.5±1.6 M
⊕, respectively, whereas the three Kepler-104 planets are more massive (10.0±2.8 M
⊕,

7.1

−
3.5

+
3.8

M
⊕, and

5.5

−
3.5

+
4.6

M
⊕ for planets b, c, and d, respectively). The Kepler-104 planets have densities consistent with rocky cores overlaid with gaseous envelopes (

4.1

−
1.1

+
1.2

g cc−1,

2.9

−
1.5

+
1.7

g cc−1, and

1.6

−
1.1

+
1.5

g cc−1 respectively), whereas the Kepler-323 planets are consistent with having rocky compositions (

4.5

−
2.4

+
2.8

g cc−1 and

9.9

−
2.5

+
2.7

g cc−1). The Kepler-104 system has among the lowest values for gap complexity (

C

= 0.004) and mass partitioning (

Q

= 0.03); whereas, the Kepler-323 planets have a mass partitioning similar to that of the Inner Solar System (

Q

= 0.28 and

Q

= 0.24, respectively). For both exoplanet systems, the uncertainty in the mass partitioning is affected equally by (1) individual mass errors of the planets and (2) the possible existence of undetected low-mass planets, meaning that both improved mass characterization and improved sensitivity to low-mass planets in these systems would better elucidate the mass distribution among the planets.
Revealing High-z Fermi-LAT BL Lacs Using Swift and SARA Data with Photometric Analysis
Authors: Sheng Y. , Rajagopal M. , Kaur A. , Ajello M. , Domínguez A. , Rau A. , Cenko S. B. , Greiner J. , Hartmann D. H. , Cox I. , Joffre S. , Karwin C. , McDaniel A. , Silver R. , Torres-Albà N.
Published: March 2024

BL Lacertae (BL Lac) objects are a subclass of blazar, distinguished by their featureless optical spectrum. The featureless spectrum presents a challenge in measuring the redshift of the BL Lacs. In this paper, we measure the redshift of BL Lacs using the photometric dropout technique. The space-based telescope Swift and the ground-based SARA telescopes are employed to provide magnitudes in the

uvw

2
,

uvm

2
,

uvw

1
,
u
,
b
,
v
,
g
′
,
r
′
,
i
′
,

and

z
′

filters. We observe 60 BL Lacs and report reliable redshift upper limits for 41 of them. We discover three new high-z BL Lacs (z > 1.3) at redshifts of

1.74

−
0.08

+
0.05

,

1.88

−
0.03

+
0.07

, and

2.10

−
0.04

+
0.03

, bringing the number of high-z BL Lacs found by this method up to 19. Discussions are made on the implications for the blazar sequence, the Fermi blazar divide, and the gamma-ray horizon based on an analysis of the 4LAC catalog and all high-z BL Lacs found with the photo-z technique.
Evaluation of protein and lipid ingredients through in vitro digestibility for tropical gar (Atractosteus tropicus) juveniles
Authors: Guerrero-Zárate Rocío , Olvera-Novoa Miguel Ángel , Jesus-Contreras Ronald , Frías-Quintana Carlos Alfonso , Martínez-García Rafael , Álvarez-González Carlos Alfonso
Published: March 2024

Tropical gar (Atractosteus tropicus) is an ecologically, culturally, economically, and scientifically important species. Therefore, it is essential to know the available resources to design feeds for the culture of this species. This study evaluated the in vitro digestibility of meals and oils commonly used in aquaculture, using crude extract of the stomach and intestines of A. tropicus juveniles. We used the pH stat titration system to determine the degree of hydrolysis (DH%), the concentration of amino acids released (mg g of meal-1), and the speed of hydrolysis (SH%) of various animal and vegetable ingredients. The relative digestibility of each protein ingredient was calculated using bovine hemoglobin for acid digestion and Hammersten bovine casein for the alkaline phase as reference ingredients (100% digestibility). For lipid ingredients, fish oil was used as a reference. The highest relative digestibility for protein ingredients was observed with fish, crustaceans, beef, poultry meat and offal, and beef blood meals. The best lipid SH was observed with soybean lecithin and cod liver, soybean, olive, maize, and canola oils. It is possible to use a wide variety of terrestrial animal proteins and vegetable oils for manufacturing a diet for A. tropicus rearing.
Insights into swordfish (Xiphias gladius) movement patterns and habitat utilization off the coast of northern Chile
Authors: Sepulveda Chugey A. , Aalbers Scott A. , Wang Michael , Godoy Natalio , Jackson Alexis M. , Bellquist Lyall , Kauer Kate , Cari Ilia , Zarate Patricia M.
Published: March 2024

This study reports on the fine-scale movements of swordfish (Xiphias gladius) tagged off of the Antofagasta region of northern Chile, where harpoon fishing operations date back more than seven millenia. The study was conducted within a highly productive swordfish foraging area where movements and habitat use remain poorly characterized. Swordfish were outfitted with both data storage and satellite-linked archival tags scheduled for short (<30 days) and longer-term (>100 days) data collection. All tags were deployed on basking swordfish using harpoon-based methods across two field seasons in March 2019 and April 2022 around oceanic fronts and offshore seamounts. Fine-scale depth and temperature data were recorded over 145 days from four adult swordfish (100-200 kg). Swordfish exhibited regionally unique diurnal behaviors with greater average daytime depths than those recorded at night (78.0 ± 66.5 and 12.7 ± 4.9 m, respectively). The average daytime depths were shallower than those previously documented for other Pacific regions, including Chile's offshore waters. Daytime basking was observed on 76% of the daily records (110 out of 145 days) and accounted for approximately 12% of the collective daylight hours. Findings align with previous swordfish tagging studies and suggest that depth distribution patterns vary considerably depending on regional oceanographic conditions. Movement data are compared with previous studies, and we discussed relative to regional fishing operations.
Alterations in the gut microbiome of whiteleg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) postlarvae following exposure to an AHPND-causing strain of Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Authors: Beltrán Manuel , Quimi Mujica Juan , Diringer Benoit , Barahona Sergio P.
Published: March 2024

Acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND), attributed to the production of PirA/PirB toxins by certain Vibrio sp. strains, poses a significant threat to global shrimp aquaculture, causing substantial mortality and economic losses. To enhance our understanding of this disease within a closed culture system on the northern coast of Peru, we conducted a comparative analysis of the gut microbiomes between healthy and diseased postlarvae. Diseased postlarvae were obtained through exposure to an AHPND-causing strain of Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Five healthy and five diseased postlarvae were randomly sampled from experimental rearing tanks, and their medial guts were extracted. High-throughput sequencing targeting the V4 region of the 16S rRNA gene was employed for amplicon library construction, and assessments of alpha and beta diversities and taxonomic composition were conducted. Our results revealed reduced diversity and distinct compositional profiles in the gut microbiomes of diseased postlarvae. The order Rhodobacteriales was dominant in the gut microbiomes of healthy postlarvae. In contrast, the order Vibrionales (including an unassigned genus within Vibrionales, Vibrio, and Pseudoalteromonas) exhibited the highest abundance in diseased postlarvae. In conclusion, exposure to an AHPND-causing strain of V. parahaemolyticus induces significant dysbiosis in the gut microbiome of whiteleg shrimp postlarvae.
First description of the females of Qinorapala qinlingana Chou & Wang, 1995 (Lepidoptera, Lycaenidae) from Shaanxi and Sichuan Provinces, western China
Authors: Ge Sixun , Sun Wen-Hao , Yang Yang , Ren Li-Li , Hu Shao-Ji
Published: March 2024

The family Lycaenidae is a widely distributed and species-rich group with approximately 5300 described species. The rare genus Qinorapala Chou & Wang, with Q. qinlingana Chou & Wang as its type species was established as monotypic. In the original description, Q. qinlingana was described from a male holotype; the female remained unknown. To date, the genus is only recorded from the Qinling Mountains (Shaanxi and Gansu Provinces). In this study, two female specimens, from Shaanxi Province and western Sichuan Province (bordering Yunnan Province) are described and illustrated for the first time.

Female specimens of Q. qinlingana from Shaanxi and Sichuan are described for the first time. The species' distribution is updated and a distribution map is provided.
A new, unusually large, Clavicornaltica Scherer, 1974 flea beetle from Borneo, described and sequenced in the field by citizen scientists (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Galerucinae)
Authors: Otani Sean , Bertoli Luca , Lucchini Filippo , van den Beuken Tom , Boin Desanne , Ellis Lehman , Friedrich Holm , Jacquot Brittany , Kountouras Sotiris , Lim Sarah , Nigro Eleonora , Su’eif Syafi’ie , Tan Wei Harn , Grafe Ulmar , Cicuzza Daniele , Delledonne Massimo , Njunjić Iva , Schilthuizen Menno
Published: March 2024

The genus Clavicornaltica Scherer 1974 consists of very small, soil-dwelling flea beetles in South, Southeast and East Asia. Due to their diminutive size and morphological similarities, very little is known about their ecology and taxonomical diversity. It is likely that further studies will reveal this genus to be much more speciose than the 30 species currently recognised.

A new species of Clavicornaltica from Brunei Darussalam is described, C. mataikanensis Otani et al., sp. nov. This is the second species of this genus recorded from Ulu Temburong National Park.
Simultaneous HPLC determination of remdesivir and dexamethasone in the presence of metformin, sitagliptin, and glimepiride in a synthetic mixture and spiked human plasma
Authors: Bozhanov Stanislav , Smerikarova Miglena , Maslarska Vania
Published: March 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised many questions regarding the control and therapy of type 2 diabetes and the higher risk of severe disease progression. One of the therapeutic regimens used in moderate and severe cases of COVID-19, endorsed by the World Health Organization, involves the administration of an antiviral medicinal product and a corticosteroid. The present study describes the development of a liquid chromatographic method for the simultaneous separation and quantification of Remdesivir and Dexamethasone in the presence of Metformin, Sitagliptin, and Glimepiride in a synthetic mixture. The developed method also allows determination of Remdesivir, Dexamethasone, and Glimepiride in spiked plasma samples, using Sitagliptin as internal standard. A mixture of acetonitrile and potassium dihydrogen phosphate buffer (pH 3) in a ratio of 45:55 v/v was used as а mobile phase on a C18 column. The recovery percentages from plasma ranged from 85.1 to 108.5%. The developed method can serve in routine quality control and clinical laboratory practice.
Two new ant species of the genus Leptogenys (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) from Hainan, China, with a key to the known Chinese species
Authors: Chen Chao , Chen Zhilin , Xu Zhenghui , Fu Qishan , Fu Liwen
Published: March 2024

Two new species of ponerine ants from Hainan Province, China, Leptogenys hainanensissp. nov. and L. zhouisp. nov., are delineated and depicted based on the worker caste. Leptogenys hainanensissp. nov. belongs to the L. leleji species group, with mandibles elongate, slender and curved, lacking a distinct masticatory margin. On the other hand, L. zhouisp. nov. belongs to the L. crassicornis species group, distinguished by its square head, smooth body, mandibles with a dentate masticatory margin, and short antennae. A key to workers for the known species of Leptogenys in China are provided and a map is provided for the newly described species.
Two new species of Orchestina Simon, 1882 (Araneae, Oonopidae) from Cangshan Mountain, Yunnan, China
Authors: Wang Xiaohan , Bian Dongju , Tong Yanfeng , Yang Zizhong
Published: March 2024

Two new species of Orchestina, O. dapojing Tong & Yang, sp. nov. (♂♀) and O. hyperofrontata Tong & Yang, sp. nov. (♂) are described from Yunnan, China. Descriptions, diagnoses and photographs of habitus and copulatory organs are provided.
An Environmental Scan and Appraisal of Patient Online Resources for Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares
Authors: Subdar Shakeel , Hoens Alison M. , White Krista , Hartfeld Nicole M.S. , Dhiman Kiran , Duffey Keeva , Heath Claire E. , Lamoureux Gisele , Graveline Christine , Davidson Eileen , Hazlewood Glen , Lacaille Diane , Lopatina Elena , Barber Megan R.W. , Then Karen L. , Crump Trafford , Zafar Saania , Manske Sarah L. , Charlton Alexandra , Osinski Kelly , Fifi-Mah Aurore , Mosher Dianne , Barber Claire E.H.
Published: March 2024

Objective

To conduct an environmental scan and appraisal of online patient resources to support rheumatoid arthritis (RA) flare self-management.

Methods

We used the Google search engine (last search March 2023) using the terms "rheumatoid arthritis" and "flare management." Additional searches targeted major arthritis organizations, as well as regional, national, and international resources. Appraisal of the resources was conducted by 2 research team members and 1 patient partner to assess the understandability and actionability of the resource using the Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT). Resources rating ≥ 60% in both domains by either the research team or the patient partner were further considered for content review. During content review, resources were excluded if they contained product advertisements, inaccurate information, or use of noninclusive language. If content review criteria were met, resources were designated as "highly recommended" if both patient partners and researchers' PEMAT ratings were ≥ 60%. If PEMAT ratings were divergent and had a rating ≥ 60% from only 1 group of reviewers, the resource was designated "acceptable."

Results

We identified 44 resources; 12 were excluded as they did not pass the PEMAT assessment. Fourteen resources received ratings ≥ 60% on understandability and actionability from both researchers and patient partners; 10 of these were retained following content review as "highly recommended" flare resources. Of the 18 divergent PEMAT ratings, 8 resources were retained as "acceptable" following content review.

Conclusion

There is high variability in the actionability and understandability of online RA flare materials; only 23% of resources were highly recommended by researchers and patient partners.
Maximal Exercise Tolerance, Objective Trunk Strength, and Mobility Measurements in Axial Spondyloarthritis
Authors: De Mits Sophie , Willems Tine M. , Calders Patrick , Danneels Lieven , Varkas Gaëlle , Van den Bosch Filip , Elewaut Dirk , Carron Philippe
Published: March 2024

Objective

Although exercise therapy is safe, effective, and recommended as a nonpharmacological treatment for axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), there is a lack of guidelines regarding type and dosage. Insufficient knowledge about physical and physiological variables makes designing effective exercise programs challenging. Therefore, the goal of this study was to simultaneously assess trunk strength, spinal mobility, and the cardiorespiratory fitness of patients with axSpA.

Methods

In a cross-sectional study, 58 patients with axSpA (mean age 40.8 yrs, 50% male, mean symptom duration 10.3 yrs) performed maximal cervical and trunk mobility and isometric strength tests in all planes (using David Back Concept devices) and a maximal cardiopulmonary bicycle exercise test (n = 25). Mobility and strength data were compared to healthy reference data. Cut-off values for clinical cardiopulmonary exercise testing interpretation were used to judge normality. Patients were compared based on radiographic involvement and symptom duration.

Results

Both strength (P≤ 0.02) and mobility (P≤ 0.001) were significantly lower for the patients with axSpA compared to the reference. Strength deficits were comparable between the radiographic and nonradiographic groups (P> 0.05, except trunk extension [P= 0.03]), whereas mobility showed higher deficits in the radiographic group (cervical extension [P= 0.02] and rotation [P= 0.01], and trunk extension [P= 0.03] and rotation [P= 0.03]), regardless of symptom duration. Similarly, symptom duration positively affected oxygen pulse (P= 0.03), relative anaerobic threshold (P= 0.02), and aerobic capacity (P= 0.02).

Conclusion

In patients with axSpA, strength is more affected than mobility when compared to healthy controls. Likewise, mainly the metabolic component of aerobic capacity is impaired, affecting cardiopulmonary fitness. These findings indicate that future personalized exercise programs in patients with axSpA should incorporate exercises for cardiopulmonary fitness next to strength and mobility training.
Defining the Minimal Important Change and Meaningful Change Value of the Disease Activity Index for Psoriatic Arthritis: A Chinese Longitudinal Study
Authors: Liu Yijie , Tan Minjia , Hu Kun , Deng Sichun , Jian Lu , Chen Junchen , Zhang Mi , Kuang Yehong
Published: March 2024

Objective

To determine the minimal important change (MIC) and meaningful change value (MCV) of the Disease Activity Index for Psoriatic Arthritis (DAPSA) and the effect size (ES) of DAPSA.

Methods

This was a retrospective cohort study, recruiting 106 patients who agreed to participate in the research from the Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, between November 1, 2019, and April 1, 2023. An anchor-based method using linear regression analyses was used to determine the MICs and MCVs of the DAPSA. The anchor question assessed whether the patient’s well-being had changed since their previous visit, employing a 5-point Likert scale that ranged from “much improved” to “much deteriorated.”

Results

The overall MIC value was 8.4 (95% CI 0.01-16.75). The MIC improvement was 9.5 (95% CI 0.89-18.14) and MIC deterioration was 1.1 (95% CI −9.81 to 12.05). The overall MCV was 10.5 (95% CI 4.34-16.72). MCV improvement was 11.4 (95% CI 5.95-16.95) and MCV deterioration was 1.1 (95% CI −9.81 to 12.05). The ES was 0.6.

Conclusion

A change in DAPSA of 8.4 is indicative of an MIC, offering physicians an additional means to contextualize the patient’s perception of disease activity during treatment, and a change in DAPSA of 10.5 is likely to be regarded as MCV. These values can enhance the utility of DAPSA in psoriatic arthritis clinical trials.
Human Capital and Search Models: A Happy Match
Authors: Magnac Thierry
Published: March 2024

Nous présentons un modèle simple d’investissements en capital humain qui peut tenir compte d’une grande hétérogénéité entre agents, et nous étudions sa compatibilité avec certains modèles de recherche d’emploi et de salaire d’équilibre qui ont été proposés dans la littérature. Nous montrons que l’équation de salaire en logarithme dérivée de la combinaison de ces modèles est additivement séparable dans le processus d’investissement en capital humain et dans les effets dynamiques de l’échelle des emplois sous certaines conditions parmi lesquelles figurent des contraintes de liquidité strictes et l’exogénéité de la recherche d’emploi. C’est le cas en particulier du modèle populaire proposé par Bagger et al. [2014] dans lequel l’équation de salaire prédite peut être généralisée pour tenir compte d’effets hétérogènes plus riches dus à l’accumulation endogène de capital humain .
Models of Wages and Mobility in Frictional Labor Markets with Random Search
Authors: Lentz Rasmus
Published: March 2024

J’étudie les modèles de détermination de l’équilibre des salaires et de la mobilité avec frictions sur le marché du travail. La recherche d’un emploi est aléatoire. La concurrence entre les entreprises se fait en termes de promesses de valeur faites aux travailleurs. La nature exacte de cette concurrence dicte la répartition des promesses de valeur dans l’économie. La mobilité des travailleurs et l’allocation des emplois sont souvent comprises directement à partir de cette partie du modèle. L’étude détaille comment les restrictions sur les contrats de travail traduisent les valeurs des contrats en salaires .
Finite soft-open sets: characterizations, operators and continuity
Authors: Al-shami Tareq M. , Mhemdi Abdelwaheb , El-latif Alaa M. Abd , Shaheen Fuad A. Abu
Published: March 2024

In this paper, we present a novel family of soft sets named "finite soft-open sets". The purpose of investigating this kind of soft sets is to offer a new tool to structure topological concepts that are stronger than their existing counterparts produced by soft-open sets and their well-known extensions, as well as to provide an environment that preserves some topological characteristics that have been lost in the structures generated by celebrated extensions of soft-open sets, such as the distributive property of a soft union and intersection for soft closure and interior operators, respectively. We delve into a study of the properties of this family and explore its connections with other known generalizations of soft-open sets. We demonstrate that this family strictly lies between the families of soft-clopen and soft-open sets and derive under which conditions they are equivalent. One of the unique features of this family that we introduce is that it constitutes an infra soft topology and fails to be a supra soft topology. Then, we make use of this family to exhibit some operators in soft settings, i.e., soft $ fo $-interior, $ fo $-closure, $ fo $-boundary, and $ fo $-derived. In addition, we formulate three types of soft continuity and look at their main properties and how they behave under decomposition theorems. Transition of these types between realms of soft topologies and classical topologies is examined with the help of counterexamples. On this point, we bring to light the role of extended soft topologies to validate the properties of soft topologies by exploring them for classical topologies and vice-versa.
Post-Operative Brain MRI Resection Cavity Segmentation Model and Follow-Up Treatment Assistance
Authors: Xavier P Sobha , P. K. Sathish , Raju G
Published: March 2024

Post-operative brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) segmentation is inherently challenging due to the diverse patterns in brain tissue, which makes it difficult to accurately identify resected areas. Therefore, there is a crucial need for a precise segmentation model. Due to the scarcity of post-operative brain MRI scans, it is not feasible to use complex models that require a large amount of training data. This paper introduces an innovative approach for accurately segmenting and quantifying post-operative brain resection cavities in MRI scans. The proposed model, named Attention-Enhanced VGG-U-Net, integrates VGG16 initial weights in the encoder section and incorporates a self-attention module in the decoder, offering improved accuracy for postoperative brain MRI segmentation. The attention mechanism enhances its accuracy by concentrating on a specific area of interest. The VGG16 model is comparatively lightweight, has pre-trained weights, and allows the model to extract incredibly detailed information from the input. The model is trained on publicly available post-operative brain MRI data and achieved a Dice coefficient value of 0.893. The model is then assessed using a clinical dataset of postoperative brain MRIs. The model facilitates the quantification of the resected regions and enables comparisons with each brain region based on pre-operative images. The capabilities of the model assist radiologists in evaluating surgical success and directing follow-up procedures.
An Intelligent Mathematics Problem-Solving Tutoring System Framework
Authors: Mohamad Ariffin Abu Bakar  , Ahmad Termimi Ab Ghani  , Mohd Lazim Abdullah
Published: March 2024

This study proposed a novel framework for redesigning problem-solving activities in an intelligent tutoring system (ITS) called the intelligent neural-mechanistic mathematics problem- solving tutoring system (IN-MP-STS). This concept paper presents a new approach to ITS by incorporating elements of neuroscience mechanisms as a learning strategy that focuses on optimizing the brain’s ability through neural mechanisms. It also introduces fuzzy neural networks (FNNs) as a tool for modulating assessment and analyzing outcomes. This framework offers an alternative perspective on delivery methods and learning approaches in the ITS module. By effectively integrating neuroscience mechanistic elements such as motivation, activation, regulation, execution, memorization, and interactivities, deep learning can be achieved, leading to improved student competence. This framework also proposes an adaptive assessment component based on FNNs, which will enhance the measurement and feedback modules in the system. It is necessary to modify the way that ITS and soft computing methods, such as the study of neural networks (NNs), are combined to make learning measurement and assessment more transparent. This innovation has not been fully disclosed, so researchers are encouraged to further test the concepts presented to assess their alignment with the existing system and ethical considerations. This framework enhances the conceptual research findings of FNNs and incorporates neuroscience-based strategies into architecture and autonomous problem-solving skills within an ITS model. It also offers references for the development of problem-solving learning. IN-MP-STS has the potential to significantly enhance students’ competencies and abilities, thereby fostering the development of more comprehensive, holistic, and sustainable ITS. This approach also has the potential to enrich the existing literature on the sustainability of neural networks.
O App Amplia Mente como recurso digital de apoio à formação de conceitos matemáticos em estudantes com deficiência intelectual
Authors: Noronha Adriela  Maria , Silva Sani de Carvalho Rutz da , Shimazaki Elsa Midori , Dutra Alessandra
Published: March 2024

Neste artigo analisam-se as contribuições e as possibilidades de utilização de um aplicativo educacional, denominado App Amplia Mente, no processo de aprendizagem de conceitos matemáticos em alunos com diagnóstico de deficiência intelectual (DI). O estudo surgiu da questão problematizadora: quais as contribuições do App Amplia Mente no processo de ensino e aprendizagem de conceitos matemáticos às pessoas com DI, durante o ensino remoto? Neste estudo participaram dois alunos com diagnóstico de DI que frequentavam o ensino regular em um período e em outro o Atendimento Educacional Especializado (AEE) de modo remoto, em função da pandemia do coronavírus - Covid-19, onde os dados foram coletados. A pesquisa caracteriza-se como qualitativa com abordagem de intervenção pedagógica em estudo de caso, fundamentada na teoria Histórico-Cultural. Os registros de dados, aqui apresentados, foram gerados a partir da resolução de situações multiplicativas, disponibilizadas num primeiro momento por meio do App Amplia Mente e retomadas, posteriormente, com os estudantes, de forma síncrona durante os atendimentos. A análise dos dados ocorreu mediante a categoria temática denominada: indícios de assimilação conceitual, interações sociais e mediações simbólicas. Como resultados, apontam-se: a) o App Amplia Mente contribuiu para que os estudantes continuassem motivados a realizar as tarefas durante o ensino remoto; b) a interação social e as intervenções por parte da professora se mostraram necessárias para que os estudantes avançassem no processo de assimilação dos conceitos matemáticos.
Política Nacional de Alfabetização: scriptura sobre a recepção de professores
Authors: Santos Nádson Aráujo dos , Santos Adriana Cavalcanti dos , Santos Jânio Nunes dos
Published: March 2024

Este artigo apresenta resultados da Pesquisa Nacional Alfabetização em Rede (2020) com recorte regional, objetivando compreender como tem ocorrido a recepção da Política Nacional de Alfabetização pelos professores alfabetizadores que atuam em turmas de 1º ano do ensino fundamental, no Estado de Alagoas. Para tanto, analisamos os dados coletados por meio de um survey, no qual aplicamos critérios de inclusão e exclusão, de modo que o corpus, composto por relatos de 144 professores, foi analisado com base na técnica de análise de conteúdo (Bardin, 2009) e discutido com autores como Ball (2001, 2002), Chartier (2000, 2007, 2010), Soares (2016), Volóchinov (2017), dentre outros. Os dados revelaram que, embora os professores alagoanos que atuam em turmas de 1º ano do ensino fundamental sejam experientes e tenham tido contato com a teoria do letramento e da alfabetização na perspectiva do Alfaletrar (Soares, 2020), concordam com o trabalho preparatório para a alfabetização nos moldes apresentados pela Política Nacional de Alfabetização (PNA), recebendo-a de maneira positiva.
Saberes e práticas educativas de professores Agrônomos em um Instituto Federal de Educação
Authors: Lopes Sobrinho Oswaldo Palma , Paniago Rosenilde Nogueira , Pereira Álvaro Itaúna Schalcher
Published: March 2024

O estudo visa investigar as inter-relações entre a formação, os saberes e as práticas educativas desenvolvidas pelos professores com a formação na área de Agronomia. A pesquisa foi realizada no período de 2019-2020 com professores que ministram disciplinas nos cursos de Bacharelado de Agronomia em um Instituto Federal de Educação (IF). Na pesquisa de natureza qualitativa, utilizou-se, como procedimento metodológico de recolha de dados, a narrativa autobiográfica com quatro professores. O saber e o fazer docente do professor Agrônomo do IF perpassam desde relatos de histórias de vida, formação até a opção de adentrar na docência e no decorrer de sua trajetória profissional. As narrativas evidenciam que os professores se preocupam com a boa qualidade do ensino que desenvolvem. Contudo, reconhecem que o tempo para a realização das atividades de ensino, pesquisa e extensão e a ausência de formação pedagógica são elementos que desafiam a materialidade de uma práxis docente que contemple as diversas formas de aprendizagens dos alunos. Os professores ainda apresentam dificuldades, no que diz respeito aos saberes e fazeres pedagógicos, pois a sua formação é voltada para a pesquisa e não para a docência.  Os resultados sinalizam a necessidade de as instituições de ensino oportunizarem cursos de formação pedagógica de modo a aproximar o professor do saber e fazer docente.
Terminologia em língua brasileira de sinais: um paradigma em construção na área da saúde
Authors: Siqueira Ana Paula de Oliveira , Santos Jaelson da Silva , Aleixo Felipe
Published: March 2024

Neste artigo, discutimos a importância da Terminologia em Língua Brasileira de Sinais (Libras) no contexto da Saúde, apresentando diferenças entre terminologias em línguas orais e de sinais. O estudo que apresentamos é resultado de uma pesquisa desenvolvida na Universidade Federal de Roraima, como Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso, que teve como objetivo sugerir sinais-termo específicos da área da Saúde no contexto de Boa Vista, capital de Roraima. A base teórica que utilizamos lança mão de estudos voltados à área de Terminologia em Línguas de Sinais, dando ênfase aos sinais-termo, conforme defendido por Prometi e Costa (2018), entre outros autores. A pesquisa foi motivada pela falta de sinais-termo ou sinais específicos na área da Saúde, em particular no atendimento a pessoas surdas na Unidade Básica de Saúde (UBS) Buritis. Para isso, um profissional da saúde, entrevistado por nós, que detém o conhecimento específico dos conceitos trabalhados, juntamente com quatro surdos – responsáveis pela criação dos sinais-termo – foram entrevistados, o que possibilitou a análise e registro dos referidos sinais.
A Roadmap to Universal Energy Access in Nigeria
Authors: Okoroafor Esuru  Rita , Baik Ejeong , Dikeh Calista
Published: March 2024

Nigeria has a significant number of people in Africa without access to electricity. Achieving universal electricity access in Nigeria will have a significant impact on a large number of people’s lives. Currently, Nigeria’s main barriers to universal energy access is rural electrification and unreliable electricity from the grid. Both have significantly influenced the productivity of Nigeria’s economy, which points to the potentially significant economic growth impact that reliable and universal electricity access will have in Nigeria. Access to clean cooking is another challenge faced in Nigeria. More than 80% of households do not have access to clean energy for cooking. In addition to limited access to electricity, other socio-economic factors such as increasing poverty rate, inflation and the poor distribution network for LPG have contributed to the low access to clean energy for cooking. In order to come up with recommendations to increase electricity access in Nigeria, a feasibility study was evaluated using Ikate, Lagos State, Nigeria as the target location. This pilot project demonstrated that electrification via solar home systems and mini-grids is a good starting point for increasing energy access for rural and urban areas in Nigeria. The proposed solution is to use Off-Grid and Mini-Grid Renewable Energy to tackle the problem of access to electricity. The results showed that with a combination of a Solar PV and Generator, only the case of 100kWh/person/year would be affordable by the residents of the community, but will still require some significant capital outlay. A net metering policy that will clarify how customers who generate electricity from renewable energy can manage the excess energy they generate, thus encouraging private participation in renewable energy generation. In addition, we address pathways to improve access to clean cooking across households in Nigeria. Combined with pathways for improving access to electricity forms a basis for a roadmap to ensuring universal energy access in Nigeria.