bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Unveiling the Mechanisms of Bioenzyme and Biopolymer Sand Stabilization: A Chemical and Microstructural Approach
Authors: Thomas Geethu , Nayak Ripsa Rani , Gupta Navneet Kumar , Latha Gali Madhavi
Published: November 2024

This paper presents a detailed study of the bio-cementation effect of TerraZyme in sands, which has not been understood so far due to micro and mesoscale variations in treated soil. The results are compared with those obtained using Xanthan gum for stabilization. Advanced chemical and microstructural tests revealed that both additives significantly improved the strength of sand, with significant improvements observed within 30 days of curing. TerraZyme modifies the elemental structure of sand-Kaolin mixtures, whereas Xanthan gum acts mainly through weak binding by altering the soil matrix. The mechanism of TerraZyme action is explained in detail, giving insights into the chemical processes responsible for cementation and strength improvement. The study highlights the prospects of bio-stabilization methods for sustainable ground improvement and recommends the use of natural additives like biopolymers and enzymes in place of conventional materials like cement and lime for environmentally responsible development.
Prototyping A Multi-Agent System to Enhance AI-Human Collaboration in Individualized Education Program Development
Authors: ZHANG LING , Jackson Haidee , Yang Sohyun , Qian Xueqin , Carter Richard , Diliberto Jennifer , Zhang Jihong
Published: November 2024

In this study, we report on the design, development, and evaluation of a prototype of CoIEP, a multi-agent system powered by large language models (LLMs) to co-create Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with special education teachers. IEPs are legally binding documents that outline interconnected components, such as present levels of performance, annual educational goals, and specially designed instruction, all essential for ensuring access to the general education curriculum and high-quality learning experiences for students with disabilities. CoIEP is designed to streamline the complex process of IEP development by breaking down the step-by-step process of creating each IEP component and demonstrating the interconnectedness among these core components. In particular, CoIEP incorporates a “human-in-the-loop” function that provides ample opportunities to reflect on, evaluate, and improve LLM-generated content. Preliminary evaluations suggest that CoIEP has the potential to support educators in creating high-quality IEP core components. Implications for future research on developing a fully functional CoIEP and its potential use as a professional learning tool are discussed.
The impact of fused deposition modeling nozzle types on the structure of 3D printed f-fibers
Authors: Diak Viktorija , Diak Andrii
Published: November 2024

The process of 3D printing is significantly affected by a multitude of adjustable parameters that influence the structure and quality of printed samples. This article aims to investigate the variances in the performance capabilities of nozzles utilized in FDM 3D printers, while also examining the effects of slicer settings and technical methodologies governing filament extrusion. The study explores how the structural design and material composition of these nozzles impact their usual operational efficiency (with PLA) or capacity to print with abrasive materials (TPU + CF). Our evaluation benchmark was established to attain the minimum line width of extrudate (f-fiber), while preserving a consistent physical nozzle diameter. The f-fibers were scrutinized according to various criteria, such as morphology, thermal dependence, extrusion speed, and so on. Our methodological approach entailed formulating hypotheses for each assessment criteria prior to conducting experiments, thereby enabling us to present results as responses to these hypotheses.
The diversity, composition, network characteristics and community assembly of the intestinal microbiome in sea cucumber reflect the differences in habitats and aquaculture practices
Authors: Cui Liang , Wang Bing , Luo Kai , Liu Yang , Xie yumeng , Liu Longzhen , Chen Jianwei , Fan Guanyi , Liu Shanshan , Tian Xiangli
Published: November 2024

Background
The microbiome of aquatic animals can significantly impact the health and farming success of their hosts. However, the possible differentiation of microbiomes in various aquaculture systems has rarely been studied until now. Here, the microbiomes of five different culture systems for sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus were compared, including the outdoor pond, indoor workshop, net cage, suspension cage, and marine ranching. Samples of intestinal contents from sea cucumber, surrounding water and sediment were collected from the five culture systems. The microbial diversity, composition, co-occurrence network characteristics, and community assembly were analyzed using 16S rRNA high-throughput sequencing technology.
Results
Significant differentiations in the microbial diversity, composition, and function were found in various culture systems. Microbial source-tracking analysis indicated that the intestinal microbiomes of sea cucumber were more similar to the sediment than to the surrounding water. Totally, 23 shared core OTUs were identified in the intestinal microbiome of sea cucumber in the five culture systems, belong to the following orders: Rhodobacterales (15), Rhizobiales (3), Flavobacteriales (2), Verrucomicrobiales (1), Campylobacterales (1), and unclassified (1). Meanwhile, unique core OTUs in various systems tended to aggregate toward oligotrophic, potentially beneficial, or pathogenic bacteria. The microbial co-occurrence network characteristics in the marine ranching and suspension cage systems were consistent with those in high-stress habitats, exhibiting lower diversity, complexity, and modularity, and dominated by positive interactions. Conversely, the opposite trends were observed in the indoor workshop, outdoor pond, and net cage systems. Strong diffusion limitations on the intestinal microbial community of sea cucumber, particularly in the marine ranching system, were elucidated.
Conclusions
The distinct characteristics of the microbiome in various culture systems reflected differences in habitats and aquaculture practices. These findings provide new insights into the impact of aquaculture systems on the microbial community in aquatic animals, and could contribute to healthy aquaculture practices for the sea cucumber industry.
Impact of Helicobacter pylori CagA on E-selectin Levels in Chronic Alcohol Consumers: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Guo Rui , Wang Wanxia , Jia Jing , Wei Chaojun
Published: November 2024

Background
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is a major pathogen causing chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancer. Its major virulence factor CagA and the endothelial adhesion molecule E-selectin play crucial roles in the development of gastrointestinal diseases. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between CagA levels and E-selectin levels in chronic alcohol consumers.
Methods
This cross-sectional study enrolled 112 chronic alcohol consumers. The exposure variable was CagA level, and the outcome variable was E-selectin level. Covariates included age, BMI, alcohol consumption history, daily alcohol intake, oxidative stress markers (MDA, SOD), and inflammatory factors (TNF, IL-10). Multivariable linear regression and piecewise linear regression were used to analyze the relationship between CagA and E-selectin, with subgroup analysis.
Results
CagA levels differed significantly across the high, middle, and low tertiles. CagA levels exhibited a nonlinear relationship with E-selectin levels, with a turning point at 140.8 CagA units, where the effect of CagA on E-selectin changed from positive to negative. Further stratified analysis revealed that in the high alcohol consumption group, CagA levels above 167.8 units had a significantly negative impact on E-selectin.
Conclusion
In chronic alcohol consumers, CagA levels and E-selectin levels have a complex nonlinear relationship, which is modulated by alcohol consumption history. CagA and E-selectin may serve as potential biomarkers for the prevention and management of related gastrointestinal diseases. Further multi-center prospective studies are needed to validate these findings.
The association between fruit and vegetables intake and odds of asthma among children and adolescent
Authors: Rostampour Kimia , sasanfar bahareh , Reshadfar Amirahmad , Emarati Alireza , Nafei Zahra , Behniafard Nasrin , Hashemi-Bajgani Seyed-Mehdi , Salehi-Abargouei Amin
Published: November 2024

Background
Previous epidemiological studies on the correlation between fruit and vegetable consumption and asthma which the majority of them were conducted in developed countries have led to conflicting results. This study aimed to examine the relationship between fruits and vegetable intake and the risk of asthma among a large sample of children and adolescents.
Methods
This cross-sectional study was conducted as part of the Global Asthma Network (GAN) on7667 Iranian children and adolescents. Asthma and its related outcomes were measured using validated questionnaires. A food frequency method was used to assess the dietary intake. The association between fruit and vegetable intake and asthma and its related symptoms was examined using logistic regression.
Results
After adjustment for all possible confounding variables, no significant association was found between fruits and vegetables intake and the odds of medication use for asthma and asthma confirmed by a doctor. However, an inverse significant trend was found between fruits intake and current asthma. In addition, participants with the highest fruits (OR = 0.63; 95%CI: 0.42–0.94, P trend = 0.001) and vegetables (OR = 0.62; 95%CI: 0.48–0.80, P trend < 0.001) intake had a lower chance of wheezing in the past 12 months compared to those with the lowest intake.
Conclusion
Our findings suggest that higher consumption of fruits and vegetables has a protective effect against wheezing in the past 12 months.
MEM-based pangenome indexing for k-mer queries
Authors: Hwang Stephen , Brown Nathaniel K. , Ahmed Omar Y. , Jenike Katharine M. , Kovaka Sam , Schatz Michael C. , Langmead Ben
Published: November 2024

Pangenomes are growing in number and size, thanks to the prevalence of high-quality long-read assemblies. However, current methods for studying sequence composition and conservation within pangenomes have limitations. Methods based on graph pangenomes require a computationally expensive multiple-alignment step, which can leave out some variation. Indexes based on k-mers and de Bruijn graphs are limited to answering questions at a specific substring length k. We present Maximal Exact Match Ordered (MEMO), a pangenome indexing method based on maximal exact matches (MEMs) between sequences. A single MEMO index can handle arbitrary-length queries over pangenomic windows. MEMO enables both queries that test k-mer presence/absence (membership queries) and that count the number of genomes containing k-mers in a window (conservation queries). MEMO's index for a pangenome of 89 human autosomal haplotypes fits in 2.04 GB, 8.8X smaller than a comparable KMC3 index and 11.4X smaller than a PanKmer index. MEMO indexes can be made smaller by sacrificing some counting resolution, with our decile-resolution HPRC index reaching 0.67 GB. MEMO can conduct a conservation query for 31-mers over the human leukocyte antigen locus in 13.89 seconds, 2.5X faster than other approaches. MEMO's small index size, lack of k-mer length dependence, and efficient queries make it a flexible tool for studying and visualizing substring conservation in pangenomes.
Mechanistic Study of Tetracycline Removal and Degradation in Water Using nCo@nZVI Composite Materials within a Fenton System
Authors: WEI Shuxian , ZHANG Lanyue , DU Gang , LI Canhua , HE Chuan , LI Minghui , LI Jiamao , MAO Aiqin , WANG Yanran
Published: November 2024

In response to the increasingly severe antibiotic pollution in water bodies, this study developed a new type of magnetic nano cobalt @ nano zero valent iron that is easy to prepare and inexpensive( nCo@nZVI ) Composite materials. The magnetic sheet-like nZVI was prepared using a rheological phase inversion method, followed by the synthesis of nCo@nZVI through liquid-phase reduction. The material's physical and chemical properties, along with its structure, were meticulously characterized through the utilization of various techniques, including BET, FESEM, XRD, HRTEM, EDS, XPS, and FTIR. Batch experiments were conducted to evaluate the adsorption-degradation mechanism of TC by the material in the Fenton system, and to investigate the effects of factors such as temperature, pH value, and initial TC ion concentration on removal efficiency. The results indicated that under conditions of pH 7 and temperature of 20°C, the nCo@nZVI material could reduce the TC concentration in wastewater from an initial 20mg/L to trace levels within 120 minutes. Adsorption kinetics and isotherm analysis revealed that the adsorption process of TC by nCo@nZVI followed a pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Langmuir isotherm model, indicating predominantly chemical adsorption with an adsorption capacity of 25.33mg/g. Thermodynamic studies have shown that the adsorption of TC by nCo@nZVI occurs spontaneously. Furthermore, the nCo@nZVI composite material is environmentally friendly and cost-effective. It has the advantages of being recyclable and reusable under external magnetic fields, showing great potential in the remediation of antibiotic contaminated sites, and this method has guiding significance for the recovery of cobalt containing wastewater.
COLEC10 interacts with p32 to suppress tumor proliferation in hepatocellular carcinoma via inhibiting autophagy
Authors: Zhang Baozhu , Wang Lu , Xu Yuzhong
Published: November 2024

Background
COLEC10 acts as a tumor suppressor in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by inducing endoplasmic reticulum stress and inhibiting tumor stemness. However, we are curious whether it has other functions and protein interactions in HCC.
Methods
The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO)databases were used to determine COLEC10’s expression level and predictive power. Tumor, plate cloning, soft agar cloning, and nude mouse subcutaneous tumor formation experiments are conducted to detect the effect of COLEC10 on cancer proliferation. Furthermore, we performed KEGG functional enrichment, proteomics, immunoprecipitation, and immunofluorescence to search for proteins that interact with COLEC10.
Results
COLEC10 mRNA was significantly underexpressed in HCC. Overexpression of COLEC10 inhibited tumor growth of HCC cells. Mechanistically, COLEC10 inhibited the autophagy pathway via binding p32. High COLEC10 is positively correlated with the apoptosis pathway and negatively related to DNA replication, myc, and G2M checkpoint-related pathways.
Conclusions
COLEC10 inhibits HCC autophagy by reducing the protein level of p32, which serves as a valuable therapeutic target for HCC.
A preoperative gastrointestinal optimization protocol to improve outcomes after intrathecal baclofen pump surgery
Authors: Mosher Amanda , Hartman Emma , Ruppert-Gomez Marcella , Staffa Steven , Buxton Kristin , Morgan Ann , Muskar Sangeeta , Stone Scellig , Northam Weston
Published: November 2024

Purpose
Pediatric Cerebral Palsy patients carry frequent medical comorbidities and disproportionately consume hospital resources after neurosurgical procedures. We implemented an institutional preoperative gastrointestinal (GI) optimization protocol to improve outcomes and decrease resource utilization.
Methods
All 323 intrathecal baclofen surgeries from 2000–2023 were categorized relative to protocol implementation on July 1st, 2017. Outcomes and resource utilization were compared.
Results
The protocol change resulted in significantly fewer hospital readmissions (p = 0.001) for constipation, eliminating them and GI-related emergency visits. There was a reduction of 27 hospital days for constipation-related readmission (median 1 day per patient, IQR: 1, 2 days). No differences were reported between the experimental groups including demographics or GI comorbidities. Post-operative complications within 30-days were comparable between groups regarding urinary tract infections, surgical-site infections, and spinal fluid leak. There were no differences in postoperative length of stay between groups.
Conclusion
A GI optimization protocol can eliminate a frequent source of hospital readmissions and GI-related emergency department visits after baclofen pump surgery, even accounting for baseline GI comorbidities. Preventing readmissions and emergency visits translates to lower hospital resource utilization and improves quality of care. Future efforts are warranted to improve outcomes and care efficiency for our most complex and resource-intensive patients.
Multiscale cell size analysis for earthquake networks in the complexity-entropy plane of the Colombian seismicity
Authors: León Daniel Andrés , Bucheli Victor Andrés , Valdivia Juan Alejandro
Published: November 2024

Earthquake networks are a representation of seismicity which has brought the use of graph theory conceptual tools to seismology. This research delves into the topologies and complexities of \textit{cells-as-nodes} earthquake networks and tries to elucidate the effect of changing the cell size to create such networks in the resultant topology. In essence, the cell size provides a multiscale microscope that allows to establish the topological properties of the network at different levels. Focusing on the seismicity of Colombia, this research compares earthquake networks with simulated network models, such as Erdős-Renyi, Watts-Strogatz, and Barabási-Albert, and looks into different metrics such as entropy, Complexity, or small-worldness. We find that smaller cell sizes enhance heterogeneity and complexity in earthquake networks; that regardless of cell size, exhibit small-world and scale-free characteristics, with noteworthy variations as we change the cell size.
From Rags to Riches: the Fermentation Potential of Agave Leaf Residues in the Brazilian Semi-arid
Authors: David Ana C. P. , Nogueira Guilherme P. , Santos Jade R. dos , Vargas Beatriz O. , Carazzolle Marcelo F. , Pereira Goncalo , de Mello Fellipe S. B.
Published: November 2024

CAM plants are promising biomasses to assure energy security and biofuel supply in the current changing climate scenario. Their high sugar content and strengthened tolerance to high temperatures and droughts makes them attractive alternatives to classic fuel sources. In Brazil, sisal (Agave sisalana), is cultivated in semiarid regions for fiber production. However, fibers represent only 4% of the plant’s leaves, with the remaining majority being discarded. This work, then, aims to explore this residue’s potential for bioethanol production. For this, low-input fermentations of a fibrous Brazilian agave accession leaves were explored. A maximum ethanol yield of 54.47% (11.64 g.L− 1) was obtained with Kluyveromyces marxianus. Isolating endogenous microbiota activity and fermentation inhibitors (i.e. saponins) revealed major operational challenges. Nevertheless, the results demonstrate that bioethanol production from agave residues is not only attainable but also promising. The unexplored bioethanol potential from this residue in the Brazilian semiarid could yield 489 L.ha− 1.yr− 1, totalizing 639 million liters of fuel, in the last decade.
Green Synthesis of Carbon Quantum Dots from Stale Soy Milk Composited Zinc Oxide (ZnO/CQD) for Photodegradation of Malachite Green
Authors: Widiyandari Hendri , Lestari Putri , Ummah Azza Arba Nurul , Mastura Alief Almasyah Akbar , Parasdila Hanaiyah , Arutanti Osi
Published: November 2024

Visible light-driven photocatalysts are widely investigated to produce high removal efficiency in removing organic pollutants. Carbon quantum dots (CQD) are a plausible candidate for enhancing photocatalytic activity and play an essential role in malachite green (MG) degradation. Biomass waste, stale soy milk, contains lactic acid, which is utilized as a carbon precursor to prepare CQD. ZnO photocatalysts were composited with CQD derived from stale soy milk by green synthesis for the first time. The presence of CQD and their effect on morphology, surface area, decrease in band gap energy, and reduced electron-hole recombination. Indicating that the photocatalytic activity of ZnO/CQD in MG degradation was confirmed after 90 minutes, reaching 84% with a reaction rate constant of 0.01137 k/min-1. Furthermore, the reusability study after four reaction cycles revealed that ZnO/CQD were stable, and scavenger tests were performed to identify the active sites. As a result, we believe that CQD from stale soy milk composited with ZnO is an excellent photocatalyst candidate for removing organic pollutants.
Deconstruction of basic accounting principles through the values of sufism in the Syarah Ḥikam by Sheikh Aḥmad Zarrūq
Authors: Rifqiawan Raden Arfan , Ghofur Abdul , Murtadho Ali , Agriyanto Ratno , Warno Warno
Published: November 2024

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to deconstruct the basic principles of accounting, which are often viewed as overly materialistic, by integrating seven Sufi values from the Syarah Ḥikam by Sheikh Aḥmad Zarrūq. This research seeks to create a more balanced accounting paradigm integrating financial gains with moral, social, and spiritual responsibilities.Method - This research utilizes a literature review method with a Derridean deconstruction approach, combining the text of Syarah Ḥikam with accounting literature. The deconstruction process involves identifying the material-spiritual binary to explore the integration of Sufi values into accounting principles.Result - The study's results show that integrating Sufi values strengthens the moral and justice aspects of accounting. This creates a more holistic approach that balances financial profit with spiritual and social responsibilities.Implication - This research has implications for the development of a more ethical and sustainable accounting system that balances material gain with moral and spiritual responsibilities relevant to both business and social practices.Originality - This study is unique in its use of classical Sufi texts to deconstruct the basic accounting principles. This novel approach in modern accounting studies has yet to be widely explored. By integrating spiritual values into accounting, this approach is expected to complement and enrich the current accounting perspectives, aiming not merely for fairness but for truth, fostering a better balance between material aspects and moral, social, and spiritual responsibilities.
Ethical values of public accountant: a critical perspective of rational-religious of Hamka
Authors: Muhammad Erfan , Sudarma Made , Djamhuri Ali , Adib Noval , Eliwa Yasser
Published: November 2024

Purpose - This study explores business practices in public accounting firms, particularly in East Java, along with ethical issues raised by the practices.Method - This study applied a qualitative approach in which data were collected through in-depth interviews with 12 public accountants from various public accounting firms. Then, the data were analysed based on a rational-religious perspective as suggested by Buya Hamka.Result - The findings of this study indicated many ethical concerns in public accountant practices, despite they comprehend about ethical standards contained in the professional code of ethics. All those problems were actuated by the financial fulfillment of the public accountant, which deviated from ethical values as signified by Hamka.Implication - Public accountants should implement Hamka’s virtues in professional practices as a reflection of Islamic principles.Originality - This research is the first study that used the virtues of Buya Hamka in public accountant practices.
The Link between Racial, Ethnic, and Socioeconomic Disparities, Maternal Mental Health, and Birth Outcomes
Authors: Adu Zaneta
Published: November 2024

This study sought to understand the link between maternal mental health and birth outcomes, exacerbated by ethnic and socioeconomic disparities among women in the U.S. It was hypothesized that minorities experienced adverse birth outcomes, specifically preterm birth and low birth weight, due to a higher risk for mental health disorders. The study used a data set consisting of 38 participants, two of whom had twins, who utilized a pregnancy and postpartum assessment application called vidaRPM, to produce 41 sets of data. Data from this application were collected and examined for potential relationships between mood alerts (moments of concern for a participant’s mental health) and preterm birth, low birth weight, and high blood pressure. The results did not indicate any significant relationships between mood alerts and any of the physical health indicators analyzed in this project, suggesting that there are more aspects to consider than just ethnicity when conducting a study of this magnitude.
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in Kinesiology Schools: Impact on College Success
Authors: Johnson Trinity
Published: November 2024

This study addresses higher education in kinesiology’s need for application of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy (CRP), specifically through the importance of student and professor relationships. The aim of this study is to explore how student and professor relationships can influence students’ success, engagement, and sense of belonging in college. To discover these findings, researchers investigated if kinesiology students perceived their professors as promoting CRP and if their perceptions correlate with academic success. CRP has three foundational aspects which are: academic achievement, cultural competence, and critical consciousness. The research methodology involved using a Qualtrics survey distributed to undergraduate kinesiology students. The Qualtrics survey incorporated Likert scale and open-ended questions to apprehend students’ perspectives on CRP within their program and their feelings towards professors’ willingness to form relationships. Qualitative data analysis, employing both deductive and inductive coding, was used to identify themes and sub-themes. Results indicate that most participants perceive their professors as culturally relevant with positive behavior such as: inclusive-ness, respect, and understanding.
Gry mobilne jako wyznacznik spędzania czasu wolnego: Analiza ilościowa zachowań młodzieży w Polsce z wykorzystaniem metody CATREG
Authors: Dyczewski Błażej
Published: November 2024

W obecnych czasach młodzież coraz częściej spędza wolny czas, korzystając z urządzeń mobilnych, takich jak tablety i smartfony. Niniejsze badanie analizuje wpływ różnorodnych form aktywności w czasie wolnym na to, z jaką częstotliwością polska młodzież szkół podstawowych angażuje się w gry mobilne. Analiza regresji CATREG na danych z ankiety CAWI wśród 8 350 uczniów z 294 gmin pokazała, że cyfrowe technologie, w tym gry na smartfonach, surfowanie po internecie oraz oglądanie telewizji, mają istotny wpływ na częstotliwość grania w gry mobilne. Aktywności tradycyjne, takie jak czytanie książek i inne hobby również oddziałują na zachowania młodzieży, jednak w mniejszym stopniu. Nie stwierdzono wyraźnego związku między takimi aktywnościami jak gotowanie czy ćwiczenia fizyczne a częstością grania w gry, co podkreśla konieczność prowadzenia dalszych badań w celu identyfikacji dodatkowych czynników mogących mieć wpływ na te tendencje. Takie wnioski mogą okazać się cenne przy tworzeniu interwencji edukacyjnych i socjologicznych mających na celu promowanie zdrowych nawyków cyfrowych oraz rozwijanie kompetencji medialnych.
Elementy stylu życia znanych postaci polskiej sceny medialnej. Studia przypadków.
Authors: Zimnica-Kuzioła Emilia
Published: November 2024

Celem artykułu jest analiza wybranych elementów stylu życia polskich celebrytów, ludzi, którzy są znani nie tylko dlatego, że - mówiąc językiem K. T. Toeplitza - stali się „mieszkańcami masowej wyobraźni”, ale osiągnęli zawodowy sukces i wysoki status materialny.  Inspiracją do napisania artykułu stała się socjologia życia codziennego (Sztompka, Bogunia-Borowska, red. 2008).  W części teoretycznej autorka odwołuje się do koncepcji stylu życia, do Goffmanowskiej metafory życia jako teatru, oraz do teorii gustu, habitusu, kapitału kulturowego i społecznego P. Bourdieu.
       Bazę empiryczną studium stanowią nagrania kilkudziesięciu odcinków telewizyjnego programu Gwiazdy prywatnie. W celu zilustrowania własnych analiz autorka odwołuje się do wybranych losowo sześciu z nich (wykorzystuje przy tym jedną z jakościowych metod badawczych, jaką jest studium przypadku). Nade wszystko koncentruje swoją uwagę na aspektach wizualnych, m.in. omawia walory estetyczne i funkcjonalne wnętrz, w których toczy się życie codzienne polskich gwiazd sceny medialnej. W mniejszym stopniu na podstawie wypowiedzi celebrytów, rekonstruuje wartości codzienne i uroczyste, którym hołdują, sposób spędzania czasu wolnego, ich pasje, preferencje kulinarne, etc.
     Przedstawiciele polskiej „klasy wyżej” najczęściej mieszkają w domach na przedmieściach bądź w luksusowych apartamentach w centrum miasta. Ich mieszkania o dużym metrażu i starannie zaprojektowane ogrody wiele mówią o ich estetycznych gustach. W każdym z mieszkań znajdują się przedmioty związane ze statusem: dobra luksusowe, które dostarczają prestiżu, stanowią czynnik dystynktywny, potwierdzający społeczną wysoką pozycję oraz artefakty nawiązujące do tradycji i przeszłości (pamiątki po przodkach, fotografie dokumentujące ważne zdarzenia i osoby, elementy wyposażenia wnętrz zachowane i przeniesione z domu rodzinnego itp.) W niektórych mieszkaniach zauważyć można obiekty zdradzające zainteresowanie sferą sacrum.
Przeoczone pejzaże, reżyserowane krajobrazy. O poetyce reportaży przyrodniczych Adama Robińskiego
Authors: Żyrek-Horodyska Edyta
Published: November 2024

Celem niniejszego artykułu jest scharakteryzowanie poetyki reportażu przyrodniczego jako gatunku, w którym natura staje się dominującym elementem przekazu. Kluczową kategorią w jej percypowaniu jest pojęcie aktywnej i empatycznej wrażliwości. Analizom poddane zostały trzy książki reportażowe Adama Robińskiego: Hajstry. Krajobraz bocznych dróg, Kiczery. Podróż przez Bieszczady oraz Pałace na wodzie. Tropem polskich bobrów.W badaniach połączono metodę uważnej lektury (ang. close reading) z perspektywą „zielonego czytania” (ang. green reading). Analizy wykazały, że wykorzystywane przez dziennikarza techniki przyrodopisarskie sprzyjają edukowaniu i rozwijaniu wrażliwości odbiorcy.
Mother's Perspective and Trust Toward Integrated Services Post (Posyandu) in Indonesia
Authors: Basrowi Ray Wagiu , Farradika Yoli , Sundjaya Tonny
Published: November 2024

Background

The Integrated Services Post (ISP), also known as Posyandu, is a program designed to enhance maternal and child health by providing integrated basic health services. For years, communities have relied on ISP as a primary source of health information, particularly for maternal and child health needs. This study seeks to assess mothers’ knowledge, perspectives, and family support related to ISP, focusing on maternal understanding, behavior, family support, and trust in ISP services as measured by the Health Collaborative Center Survey.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online survey (Google Form) from February to March 2023. A total of 2,155 mothers were randomly selected as respondents. Data were collected via a self-designed questionnaire adapted from multiple sources, measuring knowledge, behavior, and family support regarding ISP. Descriptive statistical analysis was applied to interpret mothers’ knowledge, behaviors, and levels of family support.

Results

The majority of respondents demonstrated good knowledge of ISP services. Over 98% of mothers correctly identified the appropriate time for weighing children, understood the definition of ISP, and recognized the benefits of weighing children at ISP. More than 70% of mothers correctly answered questions about ISP schedules, recommended child weighing age, and the use of the Health Card (HC). Mothers exhibited positive behavior and high trust toward ISP, with 88.5% strongly believing that ISP can contribute to improving maternal and child health. Family support was generally high, though 4% of respondents reported that their husbands or families opposed immunization, thus limiting their engagement with ISP services.

Conclusion

The majority of mothers in this study possess adequate knowledge, exhibit positive behavior, have high trust in ISP services, and receive substantial family support. Nevertheless, further education and community outreach are needed to improve understanding of severe malnutrition management, the importance of ISP services, and the benefits of immunization.
Knowledge, Attitudes, Eating Practices, and Iron (Fe) Consumption among Adolescent Girls (Aged 10-18 Years) in Central Java, Indonesia
Authors: Winarni Sri , Shaluhiyah Zahroh , Sulistyawati Sulistyawati , Lisnawati Naintina , Hulaila Ahla , Chumair Nisrina Ocktalifa
Published: November 2024

Background

The Iron (Fe) supplementation program was initiated in 2016 by the Indonesian government. The program included administering iron tablets once a week to female students in schools, although it was not effectively implemented.

Objective

This study aimed to examine knowledge, attitudes, and eating practices as well as iron intake among adolescent girls (Aged 10-18 Years) in Central Java, Indonesia.

Methods and Materials

A cross-sectional study was conducted with 484 respondents. The data obtained were analyzed using univariate as the descriptive method, bivariate with Chi-square, and multivariate through logistic regression.

Results

This study found that knowledge and positive attitudes toward iron tablet consumption were prevalent among respondents, but actual adherence was low, with only 14.7% adhering to the recommended intake. Although adolescent girls showed better eating practices, adherence to consumption did not differ significantly across age groups. A healthy lifestyle significantly improved iron tablet consumption (OR = 14.684) and eating practices (OR = 30.298). The source of information played a crucial role, with health providers being more effective in promoting behaviors (OR = 2.615 for iron tablet consumption and OR = 1.713 for healthy eating practices) compared to non-health attendants (OR = 0.332 for poor eating practices). These results suggested that targeted interventions focusing on lifestyle and information sources could enhance health behaviors in this population.

Conclusion

A significant influence of knowledge related to anemia, the benefits of iron tablets, healthy eating patterns, and sources of information was observed on the adherence to iron tablet consumption. However, this study recommended that to improve adolescent adherence to iron tablet consumption and eating practices, comprehensive knowledge related to anemia should be provided through various sources, particularly from health professionals.
Hubungan Antara Sindrom Nefrotik Resisten Steroid Dengan Gangguan Pertumbuhan Pada Anak
Authors:   Departemen Kebidanan, FKUB, Handoko Ayu , Subandijah Krisni ,   Laboratorium Ilmu Kesehatan Anak, RSSA Malang, Paramita Sari Ningrum ,   Departemen Kebidanan, FKUB
Published: November 2024

Background: The incidence of nephrotic syndrome is increasing and has been reported to be the second most common disease found in pediatric nephrology. Most children with nephrotic syndrome tend to be picky eaters and have poor appetite due to malabsorption due to intestinal edema and abdominal pain, combined with enteropathic protein loss which can further impair nutrition. In addition, corticosteroid treatment in patients with nephrotic syndrome also has an important role in growth disorders in children that can have a long-term effect and reduce their quality of life if not detected and not intervened early. Aims : to identify the association between steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome and growth retardation in children Methods: This study used a cross-sectional study. The calculation of the sample size used the unpaired categorical analytic formula and purposive sampling method in taking the sample size. The research subjects in this study was 50 patients with nephrotic syndrome. Data analysis was performed using non-parametric statistics testing, Chi-square. Results: The results of the Chi Square test showed a significant value or p value = 0.248 (p> 0.05, so it can be concluded that there is no relationship between steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SNRS) and growth retardation in children. Odds Ratio in this study is 1.962. Conclusion: There is no significant association between steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome and growth disorders in children. Keywords: Nephrotic Syndrome, Growth Retardation
Improvement of Performance E-Learning Moodle Service in Vocational High School with Optimization of Web Server and Database Server
Authors: Irfan Rahmatul , Pratama Cannavaro Yogi
Published: November 2024

Since COVID-19, online learning has taken on an increasingly prominent role. Moodle is a popular online learning platform. Its implementation necessitates various support components, including a web server and an e-learning database server. The purpose of this study is to examine the optimization of web servers and database servers when there are multiple large connections at SMK N 2 Depok's E-learning. A pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was used to conduct experimental research before and after optimization. Response time and throughput performance variables are used to assess performance on the Web Server, whereas response time and transaction per second performance are measured on the Database Server. The tools utilized in this study were Apache Benchmark and Sysbench. The population in this study was 2180 active users, with a total sample of 338 connections to access e-learning. The results of this research indicate that the performance of the Moodle e-learning web server can be optimized by tuning the web server configuration. There was a significant increase in performance on the web server after optimization. The performance of the moodle e-learning database server performance can be optimized by optimizing the database server configuration tuning.  There is a significant increase in the performance of the database server after optimization. To use e-learning efficiently when using several connections at the same time, the web server and database server must be optimized through server tuning. This can boost the effectiveness of e-learning in the classroom. As a result, e-learning developers should consider optimizing e-learning server settings.
Computational Thinking Skills Theorization in The Vocational High School Computer Programming Subject Context
Authors: Herlambang Admaja Dwi , Rachmadi Aditya
Published: November 2024

The purpose of the study is to compile concepts related to computational thinking skills in the context of computer programming subject. The research design used is data theorization (grounded theory) with open coding and axial coding data analysis techniques. Three types of data collection protocols are used: interview protocols, observation protocols, and recording protocols. The characteristics informants used are students who have experience learning computer programming in the vocational high school. The research produced several concepts, namely the problem concept, which then gave rise to the computational thinking skills concept. The problem concept consists of three sub-concepts: the common problem sub-concept, the medium problem sub-concept, and the high problem sub-concept. The concept of computational thinking skills is a set of skills required in the problem-solving process in computer programming. Computational thinking is not just a thought process but an expression of skills that others can observe. In the computer programming subject context, two concepts influence the process of mastering computational thinking skills: the guidance strategies concept and the information sources concept. The concept of success becomes a mediator in developing computational thinking skills. The theory produced in this study can be used as a basis for conducting research with quantitative designs related to deductive proof of the theory.
Implementation of K-Means Clustering in Mapping Teacher Distribution Using Geographic Information System
Authors: Muttaqin Khairul , Nurhidayah Rif’ah , Novianda Novianda , Ihsan Ahmad , Sultan Jumriani , Rifqiyah Fina
Published: November 2024

The placement of teachers in Indonesia has not been evenly distributed across several regions due to inaccurate recruitment and placement processes. The quality of education, particularly in rural areas, is negatively impacted by this uneven distribution. Teachers play a crucial role in enhancing education, making it essential to address this issue. This study seeks to equilibrate the allocation of teachers in Langsa City using the K-Means Clustering method based on the number of teachers, students, and study groups at the Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, Madrasah Tsanawiyah, and Madrasah Aliyah levels. The clustering results are then mapped using the Quantum Geographic Information System. The study identifies 20 schools with a shortage of teachers, 7 schools with sufficient teachers, and 3 schools with a surplus. The utilization of the K-Means Clustering method demonstrated a high accuracy rate of 92.8%. The implications of these findings suggest that educational authorities can use the clustering results to strategically address teacher shortages by reallocating teaching resources more effectively, thus potentially improving educational outcomes in underserved areas. Moreover, the GIS mapping offers a practical tool for ongoing monitoring and decision-making regarding teacher distribution.
Effect of dual bronchodilation on the exercise capacity of individuals with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis: A randomized controlled double-blind crossover study protocol (Preprint)
Authors: Marques da Silva Cibele Cristine Berto , Dal Corso Simone , Lunardi Adriana Claudia , Fonseca Alfredo , Rached Samia Zahi , Athanazio Rodrigo Abensur , Carvalho Celso R F
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

Bronchodilators (BDs) have been used therapeutically to improve exercise capacity in patients with other chronic respiratory diseases. However, the effect of BDs on the exercise capacity of individuals with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) is poorly understood.

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the effects of BDs on exercise capacity and thoracoabdominal kinematics in patients with NCFB.

METHODS

This crossover randomized controlled trial will involve 45 outpatients with NCFB aged 18 to 59 years. They will be evaluated in three visits. On Day 1, the maximal exercise capacity (cardiopulmonary exercise test) (Wpeak) will be assessed. On Day 2, individuals will be randomized to receive either BDs (ipratropium bromide 160 µg and fenoterol hydrobromide 400 µg) or a placebo and then undergo simultaneous endurance exercise capacity (constant work-rate exercise test) and thoracoabdominal kinematics (TK) (optoelectronic plethysmography) assessments. After a one-week washout (Day 3), the individuals will repeat the same assessments as on Day 2, in reverse order. The time to the limit of tolerance (Tlim) will be obtained in both groups (the BD and placebo groups) as the primary outcome. TK will be assessed at three time points: at rest, during unloaded exercise, and at 75%Wpeak. The total chest wall and compartmental volumes, as well as thoracoabdominal asynchrony, will be assessed. The assessors and patients will be blinded to the interventions (BDs or placebo). Data will be compared using t tests or Wilcoxon tests and repeated-measures ANOVA or Friedman tests. Categorical data will be analysed using the chi-square test or Fisher’s test. The associations among variables will be analysed using Pearson or Spearman correlation. The significance level will be set at 5% (P<.05).

RESULTS

This is a study protocol and the research is ongoing.

CONCLUSIONS

If successful, this study will demonstrate that the use of bronchodilators can improve exercise capacity and reduce thoracoabdominal asynchrony in adults with NCFB.

CLINICALTRIAL

Clinical Trials.gov PRS (Protocol Registration and Results System): NCT05183841.
Tối ưu hóa quá trình tiền xử lý đến chất lượng mít tươi (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) tách múi chế biến giảm thiểu
Authors: Phan Thị Thanh Quế , Lê Duy Nghĩa , Trình Thị Chúc , Dương Thị Phượng Liên
Published: November 2024

Mít chế biến giảm thiểu không chỉ có giá trị dinh dưỡng mà còn tiện lợi khi sử dụng. Nghiên cứu được thực hiện nhằm đánh giá ảnh hưởng của quá trình tiền xử lý đến chất lượng và thời gian bảo quản mít tươi tách múi. Thiết kế Box-Behnken được bố trí để xác định các thông số tối ưu cho công đoạn tiền xử lý bao gồm nồng độ acid citric (0; 0,5; 1% w/v), CaCl2 (0; 0,5; 1% w/v) và thời gian tiền xử lý (5; 10; 15 phút). Mô hình đa thức bậc hai được áp dụng để xác định ảnh hưởng của biến độc lập đến sự thay đổi chất lượng sản phẩm bao gồm giá trị L*, chỉ số hóa nâu, hàm lượng vitamin C, b-caroten, polyphenol và khả năng loại bỏ gốc tự do DPPH. Kết quả cho thấy các mô hình có mức độ phù hợp cao với kết quả thực nghiệm (R2>0,947). Từ kết quả các biến đáp ứng, điều kiện tối ưu cho quá trình tiền xử lý mít tách múi là 0,41% acid citric và 0,57% CaCl2, xử lý trong thời gian 10 phút. Với các điều kiện tối ưu, mít tách múi bảo quản được 12 ngày ở nhiệt độ 4oC.
Giá trị tín chỉ carbon dưới góc nhìn pháp lý- hướng đến sự phát triển bền vững
Authors: Lâm Bá Khánh Toàn , Nguyễn Văn Mỹ
Published: November 2024

Một trong các chính sách cam kết tại Hội nghị COP 26 tại Vương Quốc Anh là lộ trình cam kết khung đưa mức phát thải ròng khí (C02) về “0” vào năm 2050. Trong đó, tiềm năng lớn cho kinh tế quốc gia là khoản lợi có được từ việc khai thác thị trường tín chỉ carbon. Cam kết không chỉ đóng góp chung vào mục tiêu giảm phát thải khí nhà kính mà còn đem lại doanh thu vượt trội cho các nước có ưu thế về sản xuất nông nghiệp như Việt Nam. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy pháp luật liên quan đến việc xác định giá trị tín chỉ carbon và thực tiễn xác định giá trị tín chỉ này vẫn còn nhiều bất cập. Bài viết tập trung nghiên cứu, phân tích vấn đề liên quan đến việc xác định giá trị tín chỉ carbon và quá trình áp dụng trên thực tiễn; từ đó, đề xuất một số khuyến nghị nhằm hoàn thiện khung pháp lý về tín chỉ carbon nói chung và xác định giá trị tín chỉ carbon nói riêng hướng đến sự phát triển bền vững.
Tiềm năng ứng dụng nấm rễ nội cộng sinh trong sản xuất nông nghệp hữu cơ và giảm phát thải khí nhà kính
Authors: Đỗ Thị Xuân , Tạ Lâm Tài , Nguyễn Thị Kim Anh , Thái Thị Ngọc Dung , Võ Mộng Thường , Dương Thị Kim Dị , Huỳnh Quốc Huy , Hoàng Tuấn Thanh , Trần Vũ Phương , Nguyễn Thị Pha
Published: November 2024

Cùng với sự biến đổi khí hậu, sự lạm dụng hóa chất nông nghiệp trong sản xuất nông nghiệp dẫn đến sự bạc màu đất, giảm năng suất và chất lượng của nông sản. Trong canh tác nông nghiệp, nấm rễ nội cộng sinh (arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, AMF) ký sinh bắt buộc với thực vật và có vai trò như nguồn phân bón và thuốc bảo vệ thực vật sinh học, cải tạo đất và góp phần tăng năng suất của cây trồng. Mục tiêu của nghiên cứu tổng quan là tóm tắt vai trò có lợi của nấm rễ AMF đối với cây trồng và môi trường đất canh tác. Các kết quả nghiên cứu tham khảo chứng minh được vai trò có lợi của nấm rễ AMF giúp cây trồng hấp thu dinh dưỡng, đối kháng với nguồn bệnh trong đất, hỗ trợ cây trồng trong điều kiện bất lợi của môi trường, giảm ngộ độc kim loại nặng và giúp giảm phát thải khí nhà kính. Do đó, nấm rễ AMF được xem là nhóm vi sinh vật có lợi tiềm năng đáp ứng yêu cầu phục vụ trong sản xuất nông nghiệp hữu cơ.