bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Emphasis should be placed on identifying and reporting research priorities to increase research value: An empirical analysis
Authors: Gao Yicheng , Liu Zhihan , Cao Rui , Liao Yingdi , Feng Yuting , Su Chengyuan , Guan Xinmiao , Fang Rui , Deng Yingjie , Xiang Wenyuan , Liu Junchang , Li Yuanyuan , Fei Yutong
Published: March 2024

Objectives

To compared the presentation of research priorities in the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) developed under the guidance of the GRADE working group or its two co-chair, and the Chinese CPGs.

Methods

This was a methodological empirical analysis. We searched PubMed, Embase, and four Chinese databases (Wanfang, VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals, China National Knowledge Infrastructure and Chinese Biomedical Literature Database) and retrieved nine Chinese guideline databases or Society websites as well as GRADE Pro websites. We included all eligible GRADE CPGs and a random sample of double number of Chinese CPGs, published 2018 to 2022. The reviewers independently screened and extracted the data, and we summarized and analyzed the reporting on the research priorities in the CPGs.

Results

Of the 135 eligible CPGs (45 GRADE CPGs and 90 Chinese CPGs), 668, 138 research priorities were identified respectively. More than 70% of the research priorities in GRADE CPGs and Chinese CPGs had population and intervention (PI) structure. 99 (14.8%) of GRADE CPG research priorities had PIC structures, compared with only 4(2.9%) in Chinese. And 28.4% (190) GRADE CPG research priorities reflected comparisons between PICO elements, approximately double those in Chinese. The types of research priorities among GRADE CPGs and Chinese CPGs were mostly focused on the efficacy of interventions, and the type of comparative effectiveness in the GRADE research priorities was double those in Chinese.

Conclusions

There was still considerable room for improvement in the developing and reporting of research priorities in Chinese CPGs. Key PICO elements were inadequately presented, with more attention on intervention efficacy and insufficient consideration given to values, preferences, health equity, and feasibility. Identifying and reporting of research priorities deserves greater effort in the future.
Cross-sectional study of influenza trends and costs in Malaysia between 2016 and 2018
Authors: Wan Puteh Sharifa Ezat , Aazmi Mohd Shafiq , Aziz Muhammad Nazri , Kamarudin Noor ‘Adilah , Sam Jamal I-Ching , Thayan Ravindran , Wan Mahiyuddin Wan Rozita , Wan Mohamed Noor Wan Noraini , Cheong Adelina , El Guerche-Séblain Clotilde , Khor Jean , Zamri Eva Nabiha , Lam Jia-Yong , Sekawi Zamberi
Published: March 2024

Background and objectives

While influenza circulates year-round in Malaysia, research data on its incidence is scarce. Yet, this information is vital to the improvement of public health through evidence-based policies. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to determine the trends and financial costs of influenza.

Methods

Data for the years 2016 through 2018 were gathered retrospectively from several sources. These were existing Ministry of Health (MOH) influenza sentinel sites data, two teaching hospitals, and two private medical institutions in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. Expert consensus determined the final estimates of burden for laboratory-confirmed influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infection (SARI). Economic burden was estimated separately using secondary data supplemented by MOH casemix costing.

Results

Altogether, data for 11,652 cases of ILI and 5,764 cases of SARI were extracted. The influenza B subtype was found to be predominant in 2016, while influenza A was more prevalent in 2017 and 2018. The distribution timeline revealed that the highest frequency of cases occurred in March and April of all three years. The costs of influenza amounted to MYR 310.9 million over the full three-year period.

Conclusions

The study provides valuable insights into the dynamic landscape of influenza in Malaysia. The findings reveal a consistent year-round presence of influenza with irregular seasonal peaks, including a notable influenza A epidemic in 2017 and consistent surges in influenza B incidence during March across three years. These findings underscore the significance of continuous monitoring influenza subtypes for informed healthcare strategies as well as advocate for the integration of influenza vaccination into Malaysia’s national immunization program, enhancing overall pandemic preparedness.
Africa’s Lost Classics: New Histories of African Cinema, Lizelle Bisschoff and David Murphy (eds) (2014)
Authors: Mututa Addamms
Published: March 2024

Review of: Africa’s Lost Classics: New Histories of African Cinema, Lizelle Bisschoff and David Murphy (eds) (2014)

Oxon and New York: Modern Humanities Research Association and Routledge, 217 pp.,

ISBN 978-1-90797-551-6, h/bk, $48.95
Comparison of Siglec-1 protein networks and expression patterns in sperm and male reproductive tracts of mice, rats, and humans
Authors: Almhanna Hazem , Kumar Arun HS , Kilroy David , Duggan Gina , Irwin Jane A. , Hogg Bridget , Reid Colm
Published: March 2024

Background and Aim: Sialic acid-binding immunoglobulin-like lectin 1 (Siglec-1) is a transmembrane glycoprotein involved in the sialic acid (Sia)-dependent regulation of the immune system. Siglec-1 expression has recently been identified in the male reproductive tract (MRT) of several species, including humans, cattle, horses, and sheep, and may play a role in modulating fertility in a Sia-dependent manner.

Materials and Methods: In this study, proteinâ€“protein interaction (PPI) analysis of Siglec-1 was conducted to identify associated network protein conservation, and the expression of Siglec-1 in the MRT of mice and rats, including their accessory sex glands and spermatozoa was determined by immunostaining.

Results: Network analysis of proteins with Siglec-1 in mice and rats demonstrated significant similarity to human Siglec-1 networks, suggesting a similar conservation of network proteins between these species and, hence, a potential conservation role in immune modulation and function. Specific immunostaining patterns of mouse and rat testes, epididymis, ductus deferens, accessory sex gland tissues, and sperm were detected using human Siglec-1. These results confirmed that the human Siglec-1 antibody could cross-react with mouse and rat Siglec-1, suggesting that the specific expression patterns of Siglec-1 in the MRT and sperm of both mice and rats are similar to those observed in other species.

Conclusion: The conservation of Siglec-1 expression patterns in sperm and within the MRT and the similarity of protein networks for Siglec-1 across species suggest that Siglec-1 may function in a similar manner across species. These results also suggest that rodents may serve as a valuable model system for exploring the function of Siglecs in the reproductive system across species and their potential role in modulating fertility in a Sia-dependent manner.

Keywords: female reproductive tract, male reproductive tract, proteinâ€“protein interaction, sialic acid, sialic acid-binding immunoglobulin-like lectin-1.
Randomized Controlled Trial of Intravenous Ferric Carboxymaltose vs Oral Iron to Treat Iron Deficiency Anemia After Variceal Bleed in Patients With Cirrhosis
Authors: Tabish Mohammad , Agarwal Samagra , Gopi Srikanth , Rana Randeep , Ahmed Syed , Gunjan Deepak , Sharma Sanchit , Saraya Anoop
Published: March 2024

INTRODUCTION:

Limited evidence exists on the optimal strategy to correct iron deficiency anemia after variceal bleeding (VB) in cirrhosis. This trial compared the efficacy and safety of intravenous ferric carboxymaltose (IV-FCM) with those of oral iron therapy in this cohort.

METHODS:

In this open-label, single-center, randomized controlled trial, eligible patients with hemoglobin <10 g/dL and iron deficiency (ferritin <100 ng/mL) after VB received either IV-FCM (1,500–2,000 mg) divided into 2 doses (n = 48) or oral carbonyl iron (100 mg elemental iron/day) (n = 44) for 3 months. The primary outcome was change in hemoglobin at 3 months. Secondary outcomes included improvement in anemia (last hemoglobin >12 g/dL), normalization of iron stores (ferritin >100 ng/mL), liver-related adverse events, adverse drug reactions, and changes in quality of life (CLDQOL questionnaire).

RESULTS:

Baseline characteristics, including median Child-Turcotte-Pugh score 7 (interquartile range [IQR] 6–9), Model for End-Stage Liver Disease score 12 (IQR 10–17), blood hemoglobin (8.25 ± 1.06 g/dL), and ferritin (30.00 ng/mL [15.00–66.50]), were comparable in both arms. The median increase in hemoglobin at 3 months in the IV and oral arms was 3.65 g/dL (IQR 2.55–5.25) and 1.10 g/dL (IQR 0.05–2.90 g/dL) (P < 0.001), respectively. Iron stores normalized in 84.6% and 21% of the IV and oral arms, respectively (P < 0.001). Anemia improved in 50% and 21.9% in the IV and oral arms, respectively (P < 0.009). Patients in the IV arm showed a significant improvement in all domains of CLDQOL. Liver-related adverse events were comparable in both arms. Transient mild/moderate hypophosphatemia developed in 43% of patients receiving IV-FCM.

DISCUSSION:

Intravenous iron replacement is efficacious and safe to treat iron deficiency anemia after VB in patients with cirrhosis.
Statistical analysis of the results of detection of frequent mutations in the CYP21A2 gene
Authors: Vetchinkina E. A. , Podshivalova E. S. , Pogoda P. V.
Published: March 2024

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Body mass index as a possible predictor of the development of immuno-mediated adverse events against the background of therapy with inhibitors of immune response control points
Authors: Glibka A. A. , Mazurina N. V. , Troshina E. A. , Sarantseva K. A. , Harkevich G. Yu. , Volkonsky M. V. , Elfimova A. R.
Published: March 2024

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The role of microbiotic metabolites in carcinogenesis
Authors: Zabolotneva A. A. , Shatova O. P. , Shestopalov A. V.
Published: March 2024

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A clinical case of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 syndrome
Authors: Katsobashvili I. A. , Pigarova E. A. , Dzeranova L. K.
Published: March 2024

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The results of diagnosis and surgical treatment of patients with neuroendocrine tumors of the small intestine
Authors: Mamedov I. Ya.o. , Feydorov I. Yu.
Published: March 2024

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Results of treatment of patients with neuroendocrine tumors of the rectum
Authors: Mamedov I. Ya.o. , Feydorov I. Yu.
Published: March 2024

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Adoptive immunotherapy with cytokine-induced killers in a patient with triple negative breast cancer
Authors: Maslenkova E. V. , Abakushina E. V. , Rybachuk V. A. , Mikhailovsky N. V. , Sidorova N. V. , Ivanov A. A. , Rumyantsev S. A.
Published: March 2024

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Targeted therapy in the treatment of neuroendocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal tract
Authors: Minenok V. A. , Boldina N. V.
Published: March 2024

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Advantages of using PET/CT with 11C-choline compared with other methods of topical diagnosis of parathyroid adenomas
Authors: Pogosyan K. A. , Karonova T. L. , Tsoi U. A. , Ryzhkova D. V. , Yudina O. V. , Grineva E. N.
Published: March 2024

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Activation of NK cells in bioreactor systems after in vitro cultivation in the presence of feeder cells
Authors: Rybachuk V. A. , Mikhailovsky N. V. , Abakushina E. V.
Published: March 2024

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Aplastic anemia associated with late recurrence of autoimmune hepatitis in a child: a clinical case
Authors: Sidorova N. V. , Semochkin S. V. , Rumyantsev S. A.
Published: March 2024

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Bilateral pheochromocytoma in children
Authors: Utalieva D. T. , Akhaladze D. G. , Kournikova M. A. , Kletskaya I. S. , Andreeva N. A. , Talypov S. R. , Uskova N. G. , Tverdov I. V. , Krivonosov A. A. , Yasko L. A. , Rybalko N. A. , Shchukin V. V. , Likar Yu. N. , Shamanskaya T. V. , Grachev N. S. , Kachanov D. Y.
Published: March 2024

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Pituitary insufficiency in a patient with meningioma
Authors: Khanova A. F. , Turkina I. A.
Published: March 2024

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Association of liver triacylglycerollipase gene variability with the level of fat and muscle tissue hormones in the blood of obese children
Authors: Shestopalov A. V. , Tumanyan G. Ts. , Davydov V. V.
Published: March 2024

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Autoimmune endocrinopathy against the background of the use of immune response checkpoint inhibitors: a clinical case of a combination of isolated secondary adrenal insufficiency and diabetes mellitus
Authors: Ebanoidze L. G. , Pigarova E. A. , Dzeranova L. K. , Ibragimova L. I.
Published: March 2024

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Personalized approach to the choice of treatment for insulinoma in a comorbid patient
Authors: Yakovenko K. A. , Belousova L. V. , Tsoi U. A. , Solonitsyn E. G. , Danilov I. N. , Kovalev A. A. , Grineva E. N.
Published: March 2024

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Study of neutrophil/lymphocyte and platelet/lymphocyte ratios in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Martins Isabella Junqueira , Junqueira Isabela Cinquini , Nascimento Thais Cardoso do , Costa Sérgio Henrique Nascente , Alcântara Keila Correia de
Published: March 2024

The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) are potential inflammatory biomarkers for prognostic analysis in several diseases, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study analyzed NLR and PLR as possible T2DM biomarkers. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a secondary database that included laboratory test results from two healthcare units in Goiânia, GO, Brazil, between 2015 and 2016. The participants were normoglycemic (NG), prediabetic (preDM), and had controlled DM (CDM) and uncontrolled DM (UDM). NLR and PLR were compared between study groups according to sex and age group. NLR was higher in group UDM than preDM (1.88 vs. 1.62, p <0.05) and lower in group preDM than NG (1.62 vs. 1.80, p <0.05). NG women aged ≥65 years were six times more likely to present PLR ≤91.83 than preDM ones (OR: 6.34; CI: 1.98 - 20.55; sensitivity = 41.5%, PPV = 84.6, and LR + = 4.15). NG men aged <65 years were almost four times more likely to present PLR ≤120 (OR: 3.64; CI: 1.21 - 10.89; sensitivity = 80%, PPV = 37.7, and LR + 1.53) than preDM ones. NLR and PLR increases are directly proportional to DM severity, except for group preDM compared to NG for NLR values. These biomarkers can help estimate T2DM prognosis.
Synthesis of (-) - 6,6'-dinitrohinokinin from hinokinin natural product and in silico and in vitro trypanocidal activity assessment
Authors: Cardoso Suziene Caroline Silva , Cunha Wilson R. , Cavallari Pedro S. dos S. R. , Almeida Samarah Gomes de , Januário Ana Helena , Pauletti Patrícia Mendonça , Santos Fernanda Amorim , Laurentiz Rosângela da Silva , Miranda Giulia Stavrakas , Andrade João Victor , Orenha Renato Pereira , Parreira Renato Luis Tame , Silva Márcio Luís  Andrade e , Santos Mario F. C. , Esperandim Viviane
Published: March 2024

Chagas disease is a public health problem affecting approximately seven million people worldwide. Thus, there is a need to discover drugs for the adequate treatment of this disease because currently available drugs have serious side effects. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the in vitro trypanocidal activity of (-)-6,6'-dinitrohinokinin, obtained from the partial synthesis of (-)-hinokinin, on the trypomastigotes and amastigotes forms. For the trypomastigote assay, blood was collected from mice infected with Trypanosoma cruzi through cardiac puncture at the parasitemic peak. The results show that (-)-6,6'-dinitrohinokinin was effective against the trypomastigote forms, presenting an IC50 of 19.83 µM and lysis percentage values ​​of 78.4% and 69.4% at concentrations of 200 and 100 µM, respectively. Molecular docking calculations indicate that (-)-6,6'-dinitrohinokinin favorably interacts with the amino acids present in the active site of the protein trypanothione reductase, a typical target for anti-trypanosomal drug development. According to the results, the (-)-6,6'-dinitrohinokinin showed more significant trypanocidal activity with IC50 of 1.83 µM than benzonidazole positive control with IC50 of 53.2 µM, showing to be a prototype molecule promising for the development of a new antiparasitic drug.
Corrosion inhibition of carbon steel in perchloric acid by potassium iodide
Authors: Attar Tarik , Benchadli Abbes , Choukchou-Braham Esma
Published: March 2024

Corrosion processes are responsible for numerous losses mainly in the industrial scope. It is clear that the best way to combat it is pre-vention. The effect of temperature on the corrosion behavior of carbon steel was studied by mass loss measurements in the temperature range 293â€“333 K. The inhibition efficiency increases with increasing temperature. The inhibitor showed 97.98 % inhibition efficiency at 1.10-3 M concentration of iodide potassium in 1 M perchloric acid solutions. The values of activation energy (Ea), enthalpy of activation (Î”Ha) and entropy of activation (Î”Sa), free energy of adsorption (Î”Gads), enthalpy of adsorption (Î”Hads) and entropy of adsorption (Î”Sads) were calculated. The adsorption of this inhibitor on carbon steel surface obeys Langmuir adsorption isotherm.Â Â
Transforming sugarcane bagasse into zeolitic material: a sustainable approach to wastewater treatment
Authors: A A Nuhu , ZN Garba , Ibrahim H , Abdulrazak S
Published: March 2024

Sugarcane bagasse, an abundant agricultural byproduct rich in silicates and cellulose, continues to be underutilized, making a significant contribution to the ever-growing global solid waste predicament. This study delves into the intricate process of producing and enhancing zeolite material derived from economically viable sugarcane bagasse by employing hydrothermal treatment. It meticulously explores four pivotal process variables: particle size (90-200 µm), reagent (0.5 M NaOH+1.5 M NaCl) ratio (0.5-1), contact time (40-72 hr), and temperature (70-100oC), by utilizing 24 full factorial design to optimize synthesis conditions. The investigation carefully delineates the nuanced impacts of these variables on the resulting zeolite porosity. After 16 experimental runs, the study identified the optimal synthesis conditions as follows: a particle size of 90 µm, a reagent ratio of 1, a contact time of 72 hr, and a temperature of 100oC. The fit statistics that signified the adequacy and significance of the developed model are R² = 0.9965, Adjusted R² = 0.9827, Predicted R² = 0.9018; Adeq Precision = 26.6195; Std. Dev. = 1.69 and C.V = 2.72%. Furthermore, the synthesized zeolite exhibited potentially a heightened adsorption capability due to its amplified porosity. This opens up promising avenues for wastewater treatment, offering effective solutions to a myriad of environmental concerns. This approach not only addresses the pressing issue of waste management but also underscores the potential of transforming waste into valuable resources for sustainable development.
Gender qualities, creativity and performance in geosciences in a sustainable university system for global capacity building
Authors: Omowumi Ademila
Published: March 2024

Contributions of women to global politics, policy making, education and community development in the contemporary world despite their active familial roles and declining economy has led to sustainable global development. Their prominence has not been felt in geosciences to harness endowed earth’s treasures. Women academic geoscientists play vital roles investing into the future of countries for improved human lives. This study focuses on imbalanced gender structure of staff and students of Earth Sciences in a university system with intention to promoting gender inclusiveness in geosciences. The study employs sex-based counts of students (males and females) and women academics in Earth Sciences to investigate the reason(s) for low proportion of women in academic career in Nigerian university system. Data acquired from 2018 - 2023 academic sessions, revealed that < 13% female students defended their final year projects in a male dominated academic staff department that has one female in the staff gender composition. Thus, emphasis on employment of more female lecturers in geosciences in university system’s policy and other establishments would add value to their roles in global capacity building. This would advertently boost female students’ enrollment because of gender inclusiveness and performance of female folks at all levels of their academic pursuit. It guarantees quality in moulding and training students, enhances gender equity in the system by motivating them to take up academic careers, and as role models to emulate. This promotes women diversification in Earth Sciences, thus motivating and boosting their informed participation, creativity and improved solutions to their environment.
Uma entrevista com Douglas Bolzon Scatolim
Authors: Scatolim Douglas Bolzon
Published: March 2024

Nessa edição da Revista, o Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgia e Traumatologia Buco-Maxilo-Facial entrevista Douglas Bolzon Scatolim, primeiro residente a finalizar a rotação do Programa de Apoio ao Ensino nas Residências (PAER) do CBCTBMF, em parceria com a Engimplan® Materialise Company. No segundo semestre de 2023, o CBCTBMF implementou a iniciativa para 39 dos 52 programas de residência vinculados à entidade.
Analisis Pengaruh Penggunaan Serbuk Limbah Glasswool pada Campuran Plesteran Untuk Meningkatkan Kekedapan Suara
Authors: Kusuma M. Astu Narendra , Ekananda Rizqi Fajar , Fauziyah Shifa , Nurdiana Asri
Published: March 2024

Noise pollution is a nuisance to the environment caused by sound or sound which causes unrest in the living things around it. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), noise levels above 85 dB with exposure for more than 8 hours are hazardous to health. When excessive, noise pollution can lead to increased stress, sleep disturbances, and even hearing damage. the result of this feeling of stress also affects mental health, for example, more irritable, anxious, frustrated, etc. Not only adults, children are also very vulnerable to the negative effects of this noise pollution. Based on this, an innovation emerged that could be a solution, namely the use of glasswool in plaster mixes to improve soundproofing. The purpose of this research is to increase the level of soundproofing in a room. In this study, the experimental method will be used with the addition of glasswool to the stucco mixture with a variation of the addition of 20% glasswool from cement with a total of 12 specimens. Test object in the form of a cube measuring 15 cm x 15 cm to test the compressive strength of concrete and a modified cube measuring 25 cm x 25 cm to test soundproofing, and a compressive strength test was carried out at the age of +-7 days. It is hoped that by conducting this research noise pollution can be reduced every year, and can achieve compressive strength that meets SNI 03-2837-2002.
Manipulacja i wywieranie wpływu w wybranych łańcuchowych wiadomościach e-mail
Authors: Svobodová Jindřiška , Dobrotová Ivana
Published: March 2024

W niniejszym artykule Autorki zwracają uwagę na obecne zjawisko łańcuchowych wiadomości e-mail, które zawierają wprowadzające w błąd lub manipulacyjne treści. Łańcuchy e-mailowe dotyczą dużej liczby osób, zwłaszcza starszego pokolenia. Celem tego artykułu jest wyjaśnienie tego zjawiska na podstawie naszych badań i opisanie treści e-maili za pomocą krytycznej analizy dyskursu. Wykorzystałyśmy zarówno metody ilościowe, jak i jakościowe. Analiza opiera się na własnym korpusie łańcuchowych e-mailów zaczerpniętych z internetowej bazy danych Čeští Elfové. Do analizy ilościowej wykorzystano internetowe narzędzie do analizy tekstu Sketch Engine, w którym zastosowano funkcje KeyWords, Collocations, Wordlist i Concordations. Część jakościowa obejmowała analizę jednego wybranego łańcucha e-mailowego z naszego korpusu. Spośród wielu tematów poruszanych w e-mailach łańcuchowych, skupiłyśmy się na refleksji nad sprawą Vrbětice. Sprawa ta dotyczy oskarżenia rosyjskich służb specjalnych o udział w eksplozji dwóch magazynów amunicji w Vrběticach w 2014 roku. W ramach analizy interesowało nas głównie, w jaki sposób dwa światy „my” kontra „oni” są konstruowane w wiadomościach e-mail oraz jakie oceny i atrybuty są przypisywane poszczególnym uczestnikom wydarzenia.
Místo »Slovesnosti aneb Zbírky příkladů s krátkým pojednáním o slohu« ve vývoji nejen české stylistiky a vyučování slohu
Authors: Čechová Marie
Published: March 2024

Autorka analyzuje druhé vydání knihy, napsané až ke konci života Josefa Jungmanna a vydané r. 1845 pod názvem Náuka o výmluvnosti prozaické, básnické i řečnické se sbírkou příkladů v nevázané a vázané řeči. Popisuje komplexní Jungmannovy přístup k jazyku, tradiční pojetí slohu (vysoký, prostřední a nízký), řečnictví, členění textu, frazeologii atd. Považuje ji za první stylistiku a učebnici slohu i rétoriky, i když je to smíšená učebnice s cvičebnicí, ve které navíc najdeme metodické návody a instrukce pro učitele v oblasti výuky řeči.
Proposing a procedure for multi-objective optimization of cascade thermoelectric coolers to achieve maximum cooling capacity and COP
Authors: Hadidi Amin
Published: March 2024

A novel approach is proposed for optimal designing two-stage thermoelectric coolers using the biogeography-based optimization algorithm. For the comprehensiveness of the research, both types of two-stage coolers, including electrically serial and separated stages, have been investigated. Using the proposed procedure, first by selecting the most important performance parameters of the cooler, i.e. COP and the cooling capacity as objective functions, the efficiency and the validity of the approach are proved by comparing the results with results of the previous researchers. In all the examined cases, the proposed approach has led to the enhancing of the cooler performance. The results of single-objective optimization showed that using the proposed method, the cooling capacity and COP can be improved up to 17 % and 8.5 % compared to the previous designs, respectively. In the following, multi-objective optimization of thermoelectric coolers is conducted, taking into account both the objectives of the COP and the cooling capacity. Finally, Pareto optimal solutions and the exergetic efficiency of the optimized cooler were calculated for different values of the weight factor of the multi-objective function. The results of multi-objective optimization showed that by increasing the COP weight factor in the objective function, the exergetic efficiency of the refrigeration system enhances.
Second twin outcome at birth: retrospective analysis in a single tertiary centre in Malaysia
Authors: Rahman Rahana Abd , Mohammed Nawi Azmawati , Ishak Shareena , Balaraman Kartik , Abu Mohamad Azrai , Abd Azman Siti Hajar , Kalok Aida Hani , Mohamed Ismail Nor Azlin , Mahdy Zaleha Abdullah , Ahmad Shuhaila
Published: March 2024

Objectives

To investigate factors associated with outcome of second twin during labour.

Methods

The study was a retrospective cohort study in a single tertiary centre in Malaysia from 2014 until 2018 involving all twin pregnancies delivered at or more than 24 weeks of gestation.

Results

Total of 409 twin pregnancies were included. Dichorionic twin comprises of 54.5 % (n=223) and 45.5 % (n=186) are monochorionic. Women with dichorionic pregnancies are significantly older (p<0.001), have more pre-existing medical disorders (p=0.011) and fetal structural anomalies (p=0.009). Monochorionic pregnancies are significantly more amongst Malay (p=0.01) and conceived spontaneously (p<0.001). There are significantly more fetuses both in cephalic presentation (p=0.026), birthweight discrepancy more than 20 % (p=0.038) and shorter mean inter-twin delivery duration (p=0.048) in monochorionic pregnancies. Second twin delivered with Apgar score <7 is significantly more in dichorionic pregnancies (p=0.006). The second twin is associated with lower birthweight, small for gestational age and arterial cord pH<7.25. Within the group of women who delivered both fetuses vaginally, there was significantly more second twins with intertwin delivery duration less than 30 min who were delivered vaginally without instrumentation (p=0.018). There was significantly more second twin with intertwin delivery duration of 30 min and more with arterial cord pH<7.25 (p=0.045). Those who delivered spontaneously had inter-twin delivery duration within 15–29 min. The outcome of second twin is not influenced by type of twin, gestational age at delivery, inter-twin delivery duration, mode of delivery and presentation at birth.

Conclusions

The neonatal outcome for the second twin at birth is not influenced by type of twin, gestational age at delivery, inter-twin delivery duration, mode of delivery and presentation at birth in a cohort managed with non-active management of the second twin in Malaysia.
Unleashing the potential: super-resolution microscopy as the key to advanced mitochondrial research
Authors: Li Xiaoyu , He Miao , Huang Xiaoshuai
Published: March 2024

Investigating the fine structure of mitochondria and their dynamic interactions with other organelles is crucial for unraveling the mechanisms underlying mitochondrial-related diseases. The development of super-resolution techniques has provided powerful visualization tools for mitochondrial research, which is significant for investigating mitochondrial cristae structure, the localization of mitochondrial-related protein complex, and the interactions between mitochondria and other organelles. In this perspective, we introduce several advanced super-resolution techniques and their applications in mitochondrial research, and discuss the potential roles these techniques may play in future studies of mitochondria.
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024
Authors: McVay Martin
Published: March 2024

The Welsh Government’s policy on noise and soundscape is underpinned by two key pieces of legislation: the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, and the Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024. The former established our national well-being/sustainable development goals and five ways of working that public bodies should follow in order to achieve them. The latter requires Welsh Ministers to set out their soundscape policies in a national strategy and requires public authorities to have regard to the policies in that strategy when carrying out their functions. The intent of this article is to raise international awareness amongst soundscape researchers as to how one devolved nation has incorporated the concept of soundscape in its policies and legislation and hopefully encourage the further development and dissemination of soundscape assessment and design tools that enable practitioners to better implement those policies.
Benchmarking the aircraft noise mapping package developed for a unified urban environmental modelling tool
Authors: Ang Linus Yinn Leng , Cui Fangsen , Poh Hee Joo
Published: March 2024

In densely populated cities, residents living near aerodromes may experience heightened exposure to aircraft noise. With hybrid work arrangement, authorities have observed a rise in the number of complaints filed by residents affected by aircraft noise. In view of this problem, urban planners are now placing even more emphasis on exploring solutions that can manage aircraft noise in new and existing residential areas. To achieve this objective, urban planners usually rely on external acoustic consultants to generate noise maps using commercial software. However, urban planners may need to quickly evaluate potential noise issues in the neighbourhood so that noise management strategies can be brainstormed in advance. In this article, we present the development and benchmarking of a package designed to easily generate aircraft noise maps via simplified procedures and a reduced amount of input data, with acceptable accuracy in the results. These benefits distinguish our developed package from commercial software. Our developed package was eventually integrated into an in-house-developed unified urban environmental modelling tool that aims to help urban planners design more liveable and sustainable residential towns in an intuitive and quick manner.
Sustainable approach for the treatment of dye-containing wastewater – a critical review
Authors: Kumar Diwakar , Gupta Sunil Kumar
Published: March 2024

In the world’s rapidly expanding economy, textile industries are recognized as a substantial contributor to economic growth, but they are one of the most significant polluting industrial sectors. Dye-contaminated water sources can pose serious public health concerns, including toxicity, mutagenicity, and carcinogenicity among other adverse health effects. Despite a limited understanding of efficacious decolorization methodologies, the pursuit of a sustainable strategy for the treatment of a wide spectrum of dyes remains a formidable challenge. This article conducted an exhaustive review of extant literature pertaining to diverse physical, chemical, biological, and hybrid processes with the aim of ascertaining their efficacy. It also elucidates the advantages and disadvantages, cost considerations, as well as scalability impediments of the treatment methodologies, thereby facilitating the identification of optimal strategies for establishing techno-economically efficient processes in the sustainable handling of these effluents. The hybrid configuration exhibited superior efficiency and was documented to surmount the limitations and constraints inherent to individual techniques. The study also revealed that most of the proven and established dye removal techniques share a common limitation viz., the generation of secondary pollution (i.e., sludge generation, toxic intermediates, etc.) to the ecosystem.
Pyrane-based cembranoid and 2-dehydro-4-peroxy-sarcophine: two new diterpenes from Sarcophyton glaucum
Authors: Shaaban Mohamed , Ghani Mohamed A.
Published: March 2024

Soft corals, particularly Sarcophyton sp. are rich in metabolites with variety of biological activities. In this study, a pyran-based 9-exo-methylene-10-hydroxy-sarcotrocheliol (1) and 2-dehydro-4-peroxy-sarcophine (2), two new cembranoide diterpenes, were isolated together with 9-hydroxy-10,11-dehydro-sarcotrocheliol, sarcotrocheliol, sarcotrocheliol acetate, sarcophine, (+)-7α,8β-dihydroxydeepoxysarcophine, (±)-sarcophytonine B, and peridinin from the organic extract of Sarcophyton glaucum collected at the coasts of Hurghada, Egypt. The structures of the new diterpenes 1–2 were identified based on cumulative analyses of HRESIMS and NMR (1D/2D NMR) spectra. The relative configurations of both compounds were verified by NOESY spectra and comparison with our recently reported analogues. The compounds showed no antimicrobial activity against a set of diverse tested microorganisms.
“You Are Not There Yet to Think Creatively”
Authors: Liu Lu
Published: March 2024

This critical autoethnographic research explores the lived educational experiences of an Asian woman in a mid-South urban university in the U.S. The stories of the self-empowerment for women of color connect personal encounters to larger sociocultural and political phenomena. The study employs creative analytic practice as a way of representing autoethnographic data through narratives and poetry, an innovative approach to critiquing and deconstructing academic realities, while illuminating the power relations between faculty and students. The study suggests that race- and gender-based inequities in academia may be negotiated through promoting minoritized discourses, thereby opening pathways toward education equity and social justice.
Images of Resistance
Authors: Gerdes Kayla , Lacy Nicholas B. , Farias Steven
Published: March 2024

Barrio Logan, San Diego, California, contains Chicano Park, a small parcel of land claimed in 1970 by community members. The park has since been recognized for its numerous Chicano murals. Our article analyzes two murals that speak on the issue of gentrification in the community and the dispossession that it leads to. We employ Alvesson and Willmott’s theory on emancipation, and specifically the term “microemancipations,” to examine how the Chicano community in Barrio Logan resists dispossession. We complicate the notion of emancipation, showing how murals sometimes facilitate resistance and, at other times, impede successful emancipation.
Alternativas con perspectiva feminista y alcance internacional a la institucionalización de las mujeres que sufren violencia en las casas de acogida
Authors: Moriana Mateo Gabriela
Published: March 2024

El objetivo de este artículo es realizar una reflexión desde la perspectiva feminista y alcance internacional sobre las alternativas comunitarias a la institucionalización de las mujeres que sufren violencia en las casas de acogida.  Para ello, se ha entrevistado a cuatro informantes clave. Respecto a los resultados, las principales cuestiones señaladas son: i) las dificultades para pensar las alternativas;  ii) las políticas públicas para las mujeres deben ser globales; iii)  la necesidad de mirar y analizar la violencia contra las mujeres de forma integral;  iv) la necesaria coordinación de todos recursos y programas de violencia contra las mujeres; v) la necesaria reflexión crítica respecto a lo que se ha hecho y  tiene que hacer; vi) la necesidad de medidas cautelares más duras y  casas de acogida para los agresores;  vii) la responsabilidad de  la fiscalía y policía en la protección; viii) la utilidad de las casas de acogida en casos concretos y por muy breves periodos de tiempo; ix) la alternativa comunitaria a la institucionalización;  x) la creación de programas para las egresadas y para las que no quieran ingresar en las casas de acogida; xi) implicar a las supervivientes de la violencia en la respuesta institucional y  ruta crítica. Así, a modo de conclusiones, es preciso señalar la necesidad de seguir reflexionando e iniciar el proceso de implementación de programas comunitarios de largo plazo para acompañar a las mujeres que sufren violencia desde la dependencia hasta la autonomía sin imponer la institucionalización como única forma de ayuda y protección.
Nilai Budaya Tari Mendaiq di Lombok Timur : Kajian Semiotika Susan K. Langer
Authors: Masrurroh Miftahul , Yuliatin Riyana Rizki , Rahman Ummi Risti Ayuni , Murcahyanto Hary
Published: March 2024

Perempuan-perempuan Sasak pada zaman dahulu yang menggantungkan kehidupannya dari sumber alam yaitu air dapat tercipta sebagai sebuah karya seni yang ada pada sebuah tarian yaitu tari Mendaiq. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bentuk gerak dan makna serta nilai-nilai budaya dalam tari Mendaiq. Untuk menelaah dan memecahkan permasalahan tersebut digunakan teori gerak tari dan teori simbol Susanne K. Langer yaitu simbol diskursif dan simbol presentational. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan dengan pendekatan grounded theory. Pendekatan ini digunakan untuk menentukan atau menguatkan suatu teori berdasarkan fakta. Data primer dalam penelitian ini berupa video, foto dan hasil wawancara kepada informan. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara observasi partisipatif, wawancara mendalam dan dokumentasi. Analisis data dilakukan dengan tiga langkah yakni reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Tari Mendaiq memiliki empat belas bentuk gerak yang mengandung elemen ruang, waktu dan tenaga. Makna diskursif terdiri dari sembilan gerak tari dan simbol presentational terdiri dari lima gerakan. Nilai-nilai budaya yang terkandung dalam Tarian Mendaiq berpijak pada prinsip hidup orang sasak yaitu tindih, mali’, likar napak, merang dan sukur sabar. Simpulan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Tari Mendaiq merupakan tari kreasi yang menjadi salah satu ciri kebudayaan masyarakat Sasak
Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Tari Tudhung Sesandur untuk Pembelajaran Seni Budaya SMA
Authors: Khomariah Dyas Kirana , Yanuartuti Setyo , Mariasa I Nengah
Published: March 2024

Pengembanan bahan ajar Tari Tudhung Sesandur dibuat berdasarkan rumusan masalah; (1) bagaimana proses pengembangan bahan ajar, (2) bagaimana kualitas bahan ajar, dan (3) bagaimana keefektifan bahan ajar Tari Tudhung Sesandur. Rumusan tersebut bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan proses pengembangan, kualitas produk, dan keefektifan bahan ajar Tari Tudhung Sesandur untuk pembelajaran seni budaya siswa SMA. Landasan metode pengembangan yang digunakan adalah model Four-D tahapan Define, Design, Development, Disseminate. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa proses pengembangan bahan ajar Tari Tudhung Sesandur dimulai dengan tahap pendifinisian (Define) untuk menghasilkan rancangan (Design) materi tari yang dikontruksi dari kesenian Sandur menggunakan metode koreografi Alma Hawkins dan dikemas melalui video pembelajaran. Rancangan dikembangkan (Developmen) melalui tahap uji validitas, uji coba dan hasil belajar untuk menentukan kualitasdan keefektifan produk bahan ajar Tari Tudhung Sesandur. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa kualitas bahan ajar Tari Tudhung Sesandur dari segi materi tari maupun video pembelajarannya rata-rata memperoleh persentase diatas 85%, dengan predikat sangat layak. Kelayakan produk bahan ajar dipraktikkan melalui hasil pembelajaran siswa berdasarkan aspek menampilkan ragam gerak sesuai hitungan dan iringan, dengan nilai persentase 85.87% sangat efektif. Hasil tersebut menunjukkan kesiapan bahan ajar untuk didistribusikan (disseminate) melalui kanal Youtube. Kesimpulannya adalah produk bahan ajar Tari Tudhung Sesandur dikembangkan berdasarkan kontruksi kesenian Sandur memenuhi kelayakan dan keefektifan untuk pembelajaran seni budaya siswa SMA.
Sufi Dance Performativity of Maulana Rumi Islamic Boarding School in Yogyakarta
Authors: Siswantari Heni , Putra Lovandri Dwanda , Munier Fatih Ridlwan , Wulandari Ucik
Published: March 2024

Sufi dance is one of the dances that is considered the most Islamic and represents spiritual values. One of the Islamic boarding schools that is still developing Sufi dance is Maulana Rumi Islamic Boarding School, Yogyakarta. The method used is qualitative with a performance studies approach in Sufi dance. The collection techniques are observation, interviews, and documentation. Obtaining survey data uses a multidisciplinary approach; art-social science, and art-religion. While the data analysis technique uses the opinion of Milles & Huberman, namely data collection- data reduction- data presentation- conclusion. The results showed that the performance of Sufi dance at Maulana Rumi Islamic Boarding School are as follows: (1) Sufi dance performance is carried out routinely every selapanan night or once every 40 days at Maulana Rumi Islamic boarding school. Another event that is also regularly held is the Sufi dance performance in the study which is held at Basa Basi cafe in Yogyakarta every Wednesday from 20.00-22.00 WIB. Sufi dance performances are performed in between recitations of books both by Maulana Rumi and others, such as the book Ihya Ulumuddin by Imam Gozali, the book Nurudh Dholam by Syekh Muhammad Nawawi As-Syafi'ie, and the book Hidayatul Azkiya Ila Thariqil Auliya by Zeinuddin ibn Ali Al-Ma' Bari Al-Malibari. (2) There is a social interaction between dancers and study participants who are both present in the same space and time at the Maulana Rumi Islamic boarding school and the Basa Basi cafe, and (3) The Sufi dance performance events were manifested by an interrelationship between dancers and performers where the audience feels involved in spiritual events in the form of the Sufi dance.
Devanka Diaz’s Creative Process of the Pas Ma Responsabilité Dance Work
Authors: Pitaloka Devanka Diaz Ayu , Soemaryatmi Soemaryatmi
Published: March 2024

This research reveals the creative process of creating Pas Ma Responsabilité dance work, starting from the discovery of ideas and concepts to the forms of presentation with a creative background in contemporary works. The research method used is qualitative with descriptive analysis using the practice-led approach where the practice of writing goes concurrently with data collection techniques through field studies and literature studies. This research produces a description of the creative process of creating the Pas Ma Responsabilité dance work which is revealed based on the existing theory and the processes that occur directly in the field. The creative process consists of preparation, in the form of data collection and an exploratory process with creative and divergent thinking; incubation, the process of settling and understanding data until appearing inspiration; illumination, the exploration stage of movement, expression, potential, technique, and character; verification, the stage when the idea or new creation must be tested against reality. This research can be used as a critical reference for discussing novelty in today's contemporary dance. The main framework in this paper used as a reference is the creative processes and the results of the field practice process.
The Organology of Pencak Silat and Reog Ponorogo Dance
Authors: Saputro Septa Dwi , Wibowo Anggono Kusumo
Published: March 2024

Pencak Silat is one of the well-developed sports in Indonesia, pencak silat is also a self-defence art that teaches spiritual and physical education to its devotees in living up to the moral values in it. The material object of this research is pencak silat and the formal object is the aesthetics of pencak silat. Through the collaboration of the Reog Ponorogo dance with the pencak silat movement, the aim is to create beautiful new creative movements. The implementation method uses training, practice and history through description, analysis and synthesis. The results of the research are martial arts styles which consist of mental-spiritual aspects, self-defence, arts and sports, and also arts in martial arts divided into wiraga, wirama and wirasa as well as collaboration with the Ponorogo reog arts. The art in pencak silat includes every attitude and movement that is shaped and regulated to achieve maximum artistic beauty. The criteria for art, especially dance, have been used as a guideline. The criteria are formulated with the words wiraga, wirasa, and wirama, which have the meaning of harmony and harmony between the body (raga), taste, and rhythm in displaying every attitude and movement of artistic martial arts which consists of three parts, namely exhibition arts, recreational arts pencak silat, and performance arts pencak silat.
The Role of Cycling on Hypertense People
Authors: Kusnanda Nurrafi’u Gizalias , Zufar Hafizh Effendi Muhammad , Laksmita Pramesty Chandra , Brita Maharani Salsabilla , Castyana Billy
Published: March 2024

Cycling is an activity that people do every day, but in its development, cycling is not always done by most people. Cycling is carried out as a support for daily activities that have benefits for the health of the body such as reducing excessive blood pressure levels or can be referred to as preventing hypertension. Hypertension generally occurs in the elderly, but several studies have shown that hypertension also occurs in adolescence and is realized during the last decade. Through this literature review method by collecting several scientific articles or reference books as an understanding of a problem. From here, it is organized into four stages, namely: first, looking for scientific articles or reference books. Second, evaluate the literature review sources. Third, identify themes and theoretical gaps with existing conditions in the field. Fourth, namely the presentation and conclusion of the article review process. After doing this method, the author concludes that cycling has a pretty good role for people with hypertension, one of which is when after doing cycling, the body's health condition is controlled and makes excessive stress disappear, so cycling is recommended for people with hypertension.