bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengembangan UMKM dari Hasil Kelautan Menuju Kawasan Sentra UMKM
Authors: Sudirman Sudirman , Popoi Irina
Published: December 2023

Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) merupakan usaha produktif yang dimiliki oleh badan usaha perorangan yang bukan bagian dari usaha menengah atau usaha besar. Peningkatan UMKM di masyarakat dapat diupayakan dengan melakukan pengabdian pada masyarakat. Desa Langgula merupakan salah satu desa di Gorontalo yang dijadikan lokasi pengabdian pada masyarakat. Permasalahan masyarakat di desa ini adalah tidak adanya fasilitas dan pemasaran produk hasil kelautan. Menanggapi permasalahan tersebut, maka dilakukan pendekatan pada masyarakat, penetapan program, dan pelaksanaan kegiatan. Adapun program yang dilaksanakan untuk pengembangan UMKM dari hasil kelautan menuju kawasan sentra UMKM yaitu melakukan sosialisasi pada masyarakat terkait diversifikasi produk hasil kelautan dan manajemen pengembangan UMKM, serta pembuatan lapak tempat penjualan
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Melalui Pemanfaatan Daun Kelor Sebagai Pencegahan Stunting Dengan Pemberian Makanan Tambahan
Authors: Makkulawu Andi , Amalia Lia
Published: December 2023

Kelor merupakan salah satu jenis tanaman tropis yang sangat mudah didapatkan dan dikenali di Desa Lonuo Kecamatan Tilongkabila Kabupate Bonebolango. Masyarakat setempat menggunakan daun kelor sebagai pelengkap makanan berupa olahan sayuran. Daun kelor dikenal memiliki banyak manfaat dan mempunyai banyak nilai gizi. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat kali ini bertitiktolak pada pemberdayaan masyarakat desa melalui pengembangan dan pemanfaatan daun kelor selain sebagai pelengkap makanan berupa olahan sayuran tetapi juga sebagai hidangan lain seperti pudding, dimana hidangan ini lebih digemari oleh anak-anak sehingga bisa digunakan sebagai pemberian makanan tambahan sebagai pencegahan stunting. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah perberdayaan masyarakat dengan memberikan pengetahuan pemanfaatan daun kelor sebagai makanan tambahan.
Peningkatan Kesehatan Masyarakat Kota Gorontalo Keluarahan Heledulaa melalui Program Pemeriksaan dan Pengobatan Gratis oleh Apotek Nabila Farma
Authors: Paneo Mohamad Aprianto , Latif Multiani S , Daud Serly
Published: December 2023

Peningkatan kesehatan pada masyarakat sudah menjadi tugas kita semua, terutama tenaga mendis. Kolaborasi antara tenaga medis dan penunjang medis dilaksanakan oleh tim Apotek Nabila Farma dalam program pemeriksaan dan Pengobatan Gratis di wilayah Jalan Gelatik, Keluarahan Heledulaa, Kota Gorontalo,Provinsi Gorontalo. Prorgram ini dilaksanakan dengan pendekatan terhadap masyarakat, pengumuman disampaikan melalui landmark terdekat di Apotek Nabila Farma, selanjutnya masyarakat yang mengikuti program ini mengikuti olahraga senam zumba untuk meningkatkan jasmani, kemudian dilanjutkan dengan skrining kesehatan oleh perawat, diagnosis penyakit oleh dokter, dan pemberian obat serta multivitamin oleh Apoteker dan asisten apoteker. Masyarakat diberikan makanan bergizi dan informasi terkait kesehatan setelah mengikuti program tersebut. Berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh, masyarakat paling banyak menderita penyakit degenaratif dan Hipertensi persentasi terbesar dengan angka 40%, kemudian diikuti oleh kolesterol 27%, Diabetes Mellitus 24% dan Asam urat 9%. Program pemeriksaan dan pengobatan gratis seperti ini perlu dilaksanakan secara berkala guna meningkatkan mutu kesehatan di Kota Gorontalo.
Pelatihan Kader Posyandu Sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Stunting pada Balita di Desa Lonuo Kecamatan Tilongkabila
Authors: Amalia Lia , Makkulawu Andi
Published: December 2023

Masalah kurang gizi dan stunting merupakan dua masalah yang saling berhubungan. Pencegahan  stunting menjadi  tanggung  jawab   bersama.   Kader  posyandu sebagai perwakilan  masyarakat  memiliki  peran  yang  besar   demi   terlaksananya   intervensi   yang  efektif untuk menurunkan angka  stunting balita. Peningkatan kapasitas kader posyandu sangatlah penting untuk memberikan pengetahuan tentang tugas dan peran kader posyandu, sehingga diharapkan kedepan pelayanan posyandu akan lebih baik. Kader posyandu sebagai perpanjangan tangan Puskesmas dalam memantau tumbuh kembang anak harus berperan lebih aktif untuk menciptakan generasi muda yang lebih produktif. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini  dilaksanakan dengan memberikan pelatihan kepada kader Posyandu. Tujuan dari kegiatan adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan kader Posyandu sebagai upaya pencegahan stunting pada balita.
Pendampingan Ibu Hamil dan Sosialisasi Pentingnya Pemenuhan Gizi 1000 HPK di Desa Tanah Putih
Authors: Taupik Muhammad , Ahmad Zul Fikar , Mursyidah Andi , Indah Nurdin St. Surya
Published: December 2023

Stunting adalah bentuk kekurangan gizi anak dengan pertumbuhan yang berada dibawah standar. Masa pertumbuhan anak adalah salah satu hambatan paling penting bagi perkembangan manusia. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan November 2022 – Januari 2023 di Desa Tanah Putih, Kec. Botupingge, Kabupaten Bone Bolango. Secara umum pelaksanaan kegiatan ini dibagi ke dalam dua kegiatan utama, yaitu 1) Pendampingan ibu hamil berisiko tinggi, 2) Sosialisasi pencegahan stunting. Pendampingan ibu hamil dilaksanakan dengan metode One Student One Client (OSOC) dengan melakukan kunjungan rumah. Pendampingan dilakukan oleh mahasiswa Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) Profesi Kesehatan (PK) Universitas Negeri Gorontalo di Desa Tanah Putih, dimana satu orang mahasiswa mendampingi satu orang ibu hamil berisiko tinggi setiap minggunya. Kegiatan lainnya adalah sosialisasi stunting dilaksanakan dengan metode ceramah dan diskusi. Kegiatan pendampingan ibu hamil dan sosialisasi pemenuhan gizi selama 1000 HPK dalam rangka pencegahan stunting dapat terlaksana dengan baik.
Pembuatan Teh dan Sirup Daun Bandotan Sebagai Terapi Komplementer Hiperkolesterolmia Masyarakat Lampo Kabupaten Donggala
Authors: Magfirah Magfirah , Utami Indah Kurnia
Published: December 2023

Hiperkolesterolmia merupakan kondisi di mana kadar kolesterol total dalam darah meningkat hingga melebihi batas normal  (120-200 mg/dl) yang di sebabkan karna gangguan metabolism lemak.  Kadar kolesterol yang tinggi juga dapat menyebabkan rasa sakit di dada bagian depan atau pada lengan ketika seseorang tersebut stres atau melakukan kegiatan fisik. Salah satu jenis terapi komplementer yang dapat dimanfaatkan untuk mengatasi hiperkolesterolemia yang terjadi adalah dengan pemberian teh dan sirup daun bandotan karena mengandung senyawa farmakologis seperti  alkaloid, saponin, tannin dan flavonoid. Teh dan Sirup Bandotan kadalah produk siap saji yang banyak diminat dari berbagai kalangan mulai dari anak-anak,dewasa dan orang tua. Teh dan Sirup Bandotan merupakan sejenis minuman ringan berupa larutan dengan cita rasa beraneka ragam. Bahan utama yang digunakan pada pembuatan Teh dan Sirup pada pengabdian ini yaitu herba bandotan, daun stevia dan air. Kegiatan Pengabdian  bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan ketrampilan masyarakat desa Lampo, Kecamatan Banawa Tengah , Kabupaten Donggala dalam pemanfaatan tanaman bandotan berkhasiat obat menjadi teh dan sirup herbal yang siap dikonsumsi dan dipasarkan. Metode yang digunakan berupa sosialisasi dan pelatihan pembuatan teh dan sirup tanaman herbal berkhasiat obat secara berkesinambungan. Efektivitas kegiatan  dapat diuji dengan  kuisiner kepuasan mitra terhadap kegiatan yang dilaksanakan. Hasil pengamatan kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa mitra merasa puas. Luaran kegiatan  berupa peningkatan pengetahuan tentang tanaman berkhasiat obat, produk herbal (teh, jamu, sirup) hasil buatan masyarakat (mandiri) yang siap dipasarkan, dan publikasi jurnal nasional.
Edukasi Cara Mengkonsumsi Obat Selama Bulan Ramadhan Di Puskesmas Perumnas Antang Kota Makassar
Authors: Yuliana Besse , Firman Imran , Santi Elvira , Safaruddin Safaruddin , Kalsum Ummu , Pratiwi Rizky Indah
Published: December 2023

The pattern of drug consumption in the community is very important to be given education considering the many factors that cause the pharmacological ineffectiveness of the desired drug, especially during the holy month of Ramadan. Public knowledge about drugs is still lacking, while drugs must be used properly and correctly so as to provide optimal pharmacological effects. Activities carried out by providing education on how to take medicine during the month of Ramadan at the Perimnas Antang Health Center, Manggala sub-district, Makassar city. The use of drugs during the month of Ramadan must be supported by public knowledge about how to consume drugs that are good and safe. Provision of correct information on the use of drugs is very important for the community to avoid negative impacts on personal health and the environment. The method used in achieving this goal is socialization activities regarding the meaning of drugs, functions, classification of drugs, socialization of various types of drug preparations and methods of consumption and dosage during the holy month of Ramadan to residents of the Manggala sub-district, Makassar City. In outreach activities on how to take drugs properly and correctly during the month of Ramadan, the socialized material will be discussed, namely an explanation of the general definition of drugs, drug classifications consisting of over-the-counter drugs, limited over-the-counter drugs and types of drugs commonly consumed by the general public, especially residents of Antang, Manggala sub-district. Makassar city.
Pencegahan Stunting Melalui Penyuluhan dan Pelatihan Pembuatan Bakso Ikan pada Masyarakat Desa Kayubulan
Authors: Paramata Nanang Roswita , Mahdang Putri Ayuningtias
Published: December 2023

Stunting merupakan kondisi gagal tumbuh (growth faltering) pada anak balita akibat kekurangan gizi kronis terutama pada 1.000 Hari Pertama Kehidupan (HPK). Stunting menggambarkan status gizi kurang yang bersifat kronik pada masa pertumbuhan dan perkembangan sejak awal kehidupan. Program gizi yang telah dilakukan oleh pemerintah saat ini telah memberikan kontribusi terhadap penanggulangan masalah gizi yang ada. Konsumsi ikan dapat menjadi salah satu cara untuk memenuhi kebutuhan gizi sehingga dapat membantu dalam pencegahan stunting. Metode yang dilakukan dalam pengabdian ini adalah pemberian penyuluhan dan pelatihan pembuatan bakso ikan untuk pencegahan dan percepatan penurunan stunting. Penyuluhan dan pelatihan pembuatan bakso ikan diberikan kepada masyarakat yang memiliki risiko stunting dan didampingi oleh kader dan aparat desa. Kegiatan berlangsung selama 2 minggu yang dimulai dari tahap perencanaan, penyiapan media, hingga pelaksanaan kegiatan. Kegiatan berlangsung dengan baik dan diikuti oleh kelompok sasaran beserta kader kesehatan dan aparat desa.
Book Reviews
Authors: Caust-Ellenbogen Celia , Bell Erin , Dandelion Pink , Angell Stephen W.
Published: December 2023

This article was published open access under a CC BY licence:
https://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0
.
TOI-5344 b: A Saturn-like Planet Orbiting a Super-solar Metallicity M0 Dwarf
Authors: Han Te , Robertson Paul , Kanodia Shubham , Cañas Caleb , Lin Andrea S. J. , Stefánsson Gumundur , Libby-Roberts Jessica E. , Larsen Alexander , Kobulnicky Henry A. , Mahadevan Suvrath , Bender Chad F. , Cochran William D. , Endl Michael , Everett Mark E. , Gupta Arvind F. , Halverson Samuel , Hearty Fred , Monson Andrew , Ninan Joe P. , Roy Arpita , Schwab Christian , Terrien Ryan C.
Published: December 2023

We confirm the planetary nature of TOI-5344 b as a transiting giant exoplanet around an M0-dwarf star. TOI-5344 b was discovered with the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite photometry and confirmed with ground-based photometry (the Red Buttes Observatory 0.6 m telescope), radial velocity (the Habitable-zone Planet Finder), and speckle imaging (the NN-Explore Exoplanet Stellar Speckle Imager). TOI-5344 b is a Saturn-like giant planet (ρ = 0.80

−
0.15

+
0.17

g cm−3) with a planetary radius of 9.7 ± 0.5 R
⊕ (0.87 ± 0.04 R
Jup) and a planetary mass of

135

−
18

+
17

M

⊕

(0.42

−
0.06

+
0.05

M

Jup

). It has an orbital period of

3.792622

−
0.000010

+
0.000010

days and an orbital eccentricity of

0.06

−
0.04

+
0.07

. We measure a high metallicity for TOI-5344 of [Fe/H] = 0.48 ± 0.12, where the high metallicity is consistent with expectations from formation through core accretion. We compare the metallicity of the M-dwarf hosts of giant exoplanets to that of M-dwarf hosts of nongiants (≲8 R
⊕). While the two populations appear to show different metallicity distributions, quantitative tests are prohibited by various sample caveats.
Chemical Homogeneity of Wide Binary Systems: An Approach from Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
Authors: Lim Dongwook , Koch-Hansen Andreas J. , Hong Seungsoo , Chun Sang-Hyun , Lee Young-Wook
Published: December 2023

Wide binaries, with separations between the two stars from a few au to more than several thousand au, are valuable objects for various research topics in Galactic astronomy. As the number of newly reported wide binaries continues to increase, studying the chemical abundances of their component stars becomes more important. We conducted high-resolution near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy for six pairs of wide binary candidates using the Immersion Grating Infrared Spectrometer at the Gemini-South telescope. One pair was excluded from the sample due to a significant difference in radial velocity between its component stars, while the remaining five pairs exhibited homogeneous properties in 3D motion and chemical composition among the pair stars. The differences in [Fe/H] ranged from 0.00 to 0.07 dex for these wide binary pairs. The abundance differences between components are comparable to the previous results from optical spectroscopy for other samples. In addition, when combining our data with literature data, it appears that the variation of abundance differences increases in wide binaries with larger separations. However, SVO 2324 and SVO 3206 showed minimal differences in most elements despite their large separation, supporting the concept of multiple formation mechanisms depending on each wide binary. This study is the first approach to the chemical properties of wide binaries based on NIR spectroscopy. Our results further highlight that NIR spectroscopy is an effective tool for stellar chemical studies based on equivalent measurements of chemical abundances from the two stars in each wide binary system.
Pharmacological methods for weight reduction and their connection with the human gut microbiota
Authors: Denchev Venelin Dimitrov , Handjieva-Darlenska Teodora Svetoslavova
Published: December 2023

In the beginning of the twenty-first century, obesity has become a concerning world-wide issue due to its high prevalence in modern society. It is a metabolic disorder, caused by excessive accumulation of adipose tissue in the human organism – the main reason for which is increased caloric intake and decreased caloric expenditure in combination with dysregulation of hunger. It is a chronic systematic disease that leads to the development of a large number of health complications, the most common of which are: diabetes mellitus type 2, arterial hypertension, atherosclerosis, sleep apnea, different types of cancer and more.

During the last decade, significant advancements have been made in regard to treatment of many endocrine and metabolic conditions, using pharmacological means, and some of these novel medications have proven to be an effective therapy for obesity. There is emerging evidence that such drugs can exhibit an effect over the human gut microbiota – the complex system of commensal bacteria located in the gastrointestinal tract, which could affect appetite, mucosal integrity, nutrient absorption, and that interaction can be the key to understanding the pathogenesis of obesity and its treatment.
Solidarité ou sécurité ?
Authors: Simonneau Damien , Castelli Gattinara Pietro
Published: December 2023

L’article interroge comment des savoirs experts produits « par le bas » participent au processus de politisation et de dépolitisation de l’action publique en matière d’immigration en France depuis 2017. Il compare l’expertise de groupes anti-migrants, qui sous le registre de la « crise migratoire » prônent un contrôle frontalier renforcé, à celle des mouvements solidaires qui dénoncent des pratiques étatiques au nom de l’accueil. La comparaison de ces mobilisations antagonistes fait émerger des similarités importantes dans l’usage des savoirs experts dans une politique migratoire construite sous l’angle du contrôle. Dans les deux cas, la constitution d’une expertise ne se traduit pas nécessairement par de la dépolitisation et apparaît comme une ressource politique ambivalente. Elle sert avant tout à ces mouvements d’outil de légitimation pour être audible dans l’action publique. Les anti-migrants se constituent en experts par mimétisme du langage et des codes techniques de leurs adversaires dans le but d’atténuer le caractère idéologique de leurs positionnements xénophobes qui autrement manqueraient de légitimité dans l’espace public. En revanche, les acteurs solidaires mettent en avant l’expertise acquise par l’observation et la participation à la gestion étatique de l’immigration afin de repolitiser l’action publique et revendiquer davantage de participation citoyenne.
« Maintenir les liens » en temps de captivité. Transmission et circulation de l’information entre la France et l’Allemagne durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale
Authors: Siassia Amarillys
Published: December 2023

Plus d’un million et demi de prisonniers de guerre français ont été déplacés vers des camps en Allemagne après la défaite de juin 1940. Cette captivité bouleverse la société française et redéfinit les relations entre la France et l’Allemagne. Dans ce contexte, garantir la transmission et la circulation des lettres et des colis entre ces deux espaces apparaît comme un enjeu politique, économique et social majeur pour les autorités françaises et allemandes.
Correlated Equilibrium in Games with Incomplete Information
Authors: Forges Françoise
Published: December 2023

Aumann [1974] a introduit un nouveau concept de solution pour les jeux sous forme stratégique, l’équilibre corrélé. Aumann [1987] a montré que les actions de joueurs qui sont rationnels au sens de Bayes (c’est-à-dire qui maximisent leur utilité individuelle espérée en fonction de leurs croyances) et qui partagent la même croyance a priori sont distribuées conformément à un équilibre corrélé. Plusieurs extensions du concept de solution ont été proposées pour les jeux à information incomplète. Cet article en fait un bref compte rendu.
Large Economies
Authors: Minelli Enrico
Published: December 2023

Dans une série de trois articles, publiés entre 1964 et 1966, Robert Aumann propose un modèle d’économie avec un continuum d’individus et, sans aucune hypothèse de convexité, prouve l’existence d’équilibres compétitifs et leur coïncidence avec les noyaux. Ces résultats tranchants ont conduit de nombreux chercheurs à étudier les propriétés des économies finies avec un grand nombre d’individus. Dans cet article, je passe en revue les articles classiques d’Aumann et certaines des nombreuses voies de recherche qu’ils ont générées.
Rational Dialogues
Authors: Geanakoplos John , Polemarchakis Herakles
Published: December 2023

Toute conversation, aussi étrange qu’elle paraisse, est un dialogue rationnel dans un contexte approprié.
About Subjective Probability
Authors: Bastianello Lorenzo , Vergopoulos Vassili
Published: December 2023

L’objectif principal de cette note est d’étudier la définition de la probabilité subjective d’Anscombe et Aumann [1963] et leurs contributions à la théorie de la décision. Nous mettons l’accent sur leurs idées principales et revisitons le cadre de travail qu’ils ont proposé et qui est devenu l’un des plus utilisés dans les axiomatiques de théorie de la décision. Nous proposons également un nouveau cadre pour la dérivation de la probabilité subjective basé sur le produit cartésien de deux ensembles. Nous montrons que deux axiomes simples permettent de définir une probabilité subjective sur un ensemble d’états de la nature d’intérêt principal à partir d’un ensemble auxiliaire équipé d’une probabilité objective.
Subjectivity and Correlation in Randomized Strategies Revisited
Authors: Greinecker Michael
Published: December 2023

Cette note rapporte l’observation selon laquelle de nombreux résultats introduits par Aumann dans sa première formulation de 1974 de l’équilibre corrélé ne dépendent pas de la finitude des espaces d’action. L’hypothèse centrale garantit que même lorsque les joueurs ont des évaluations subjectives de probabilité différentes, il y a suffisamment d’événements sur lesquels il y a un accord intersubjectif. Les mêmes hypothèses garantissent un accord intersubjectif sur une famille d’événements beaucoup plus riche. Cela permet de généraliser directement de nombreux résultats à un continuum d’actions.
Introduction to Robert Aumann’s Talk at the Colloquium
Authors: Weibull Jörgen
Published: December 2023

Ceci est la transcription du discours prononcé le 11 octobre 2021, lors du Colloque en l’honneur de Robert Aumann à l’Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas pour présenter le dernier orateur : Robert Aumann.
Asymptotic behavior for a class of logarithmic wave equations with Balakrishnan-Taylor damping, nonlinear weak damping and strong linear damping
Authors: Ma Lei , Gao Yunlong
Published: December 2023

In spaces with any dimension, a class of logarithmic wave equations with Balakrishnan-Taylor damping, nonlinear weak damping and strong linear damping was considered

   \begin{document}$ {u_{tt}} - M(t)\Delta u + \left( {g * \Delta u} \right)(t) + h({u_t}){u_t} - \Delta {u_t} + f(u) + u = u\ln {\left| u \right|^k} $\end{document}

with Dirichlet boundary condition. Under a set of specified assumptions, we established the existence of global weak solutions and elucidated the decay rate of the energy function for particular initial data. This contribution extended and surpassed prior investigations, as documented by A. Peyravi (2020), which omitted the consideration of Balakrishnan-Taylor damping and strong linear damping while being confined to three spatial dimensions. Our findings underscored the pivotal role of these overlooked damping factors. Furthermore, our demonstration underscored that Balakrishnan-Taylor damping, weak damping and strong damping collectively induced an exponential decay, although the precise nature of this decay was contingent upon the differentiable function associated with the memory damping term $ {\zeta (t)} $. Consequently, the absence of the damping term in reference by A. Peyravi (2020) was unequivocally shown not to augment the decay rate. This insight enhanced our understanding of the nuanced dynamics involved and contributed to the refinement of existing models.
Boosting task scheduling in IoT environments using an improved golden jackal optimization and artificial hummingbird algorithm
Authors: Attiya Ibrahim , Al-qaness Mohammed A. A. , Elaziz Mohamed Abd , Aseeri Ahmad O.
Published: December 2023

Applications for the internet of things (IoT) have grown significantly in popularity in recent years, and this has caused a huge increase in the use of cloud services (CSs). In addition, cloud computing (CC) efficiently processes and stores generated application data, which is evident in the lengthened response times of sensitive applications. Moreover, CC bandwidth limitations and power consumption are still unresolved issues. In order to balance CC, fog computing (FC) has been developed. FC broadens its offering of CSs to target end users and edge devices. Due to its low processing capability, FC only handles light activities; jobs that require more time will be done via CC. This study presents an alternative task scheduling in an IoT environment based on improving the performance of the golden jackal optimization (GJO) using the artificial hummingbird algorithm (AHA). To test the effectiveness of the developed task scheduling technique named golden jackal artificial hummingbird (GJAH), we conducted a large number of experiments on two separate datasets with varying data sizing. The GJAH algorithm provides better performance than those competitive task scheduling methods. In particular, GJAH can schedule and carry out activities more effectively than other algorithms to reduce the makespan time and energy consumption in a cloud-fog computing environment.
City Branding and Video Production
Authors: Sidiropoulos Dimitrios
Published: December 2023

Today, branding directly affects the growth process for countries, regions, and urban centers. Particularly, a successful branding process, including the framework design and establishment of regulation tools, is necessary and quite important to be able to succeed on recognize and furthermore to enhance the catch-up process, enforce competitiveness level and development. The socio-economic implications from a successful branding are more apparent using some of the main socio-economic variables, such as public investment, employability, and socio-economic regional growth. In this context, the urban and semi-urban centers must clearly define their position in the market through branding and marketing policy. This text attempts to examine the contemporary role of branding and furthermore to examine and analyze the results in the process of development for semi-urban centers in Greece.
Virtual Sculpture for Art Education Under Artificial Intelligence Wireless Network Environment
Authors: Gao Gavin , Xing Kai
Published: December 2023

With the popularization of AI and wireless network technology, sculptures with “wisdom” will appear in the form of virtual sculptures. Therefore, through the research and objective analysis of the development trend of virtual sculpture, this paper considers the role of wireless network environment in promoting virtual sculpture in art education. And how to make art teaching more fun and how to make art teaching more efficient. It can better establish contact with students and allow teachers to display different works of art in different media. At the same time, the authors also integrated AI into the quality evaluation of virtual sculpture art to detect and promote the virtual sculpture art in art teaching under the wireless network environment, and then completed the following work: 1) introduced the virtual sculpture for art education at home and abroad development status, 2) introduced the basic principles of DBN and related methods to solve overfitting, 3) selected the optimal parameters of the DBN model through experiments.
Managing Carbon Efficiency and Carbon Equity
Authors: Wang Chonghao , Lin Boqiang
Published: December 2023

China has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, primarily focusing on reducing carbon intensity. Understanding the regional embodied carbon emissions is critical for managing carbon efficiency and carbon equity in this process. Using the input-output and SBM-DEA models, this article first calculates China's regional embodied carbon emissions. The results reveal substantial carbon transfers between China's different regions. Therefore, designing reduction pathways solely based on production-based carbon emissions raises fairness concerns. To address this, this article employs the SBM-DEA model to calculate the regional reduction potential and marginal abatement costs using the regional embodied carbon emissions and optimize China's pathways of regional carbon emission reduction. The new pathways consider consumption-based reduction potential, marginal abatement cost, and reduction equity, and are all in line with China's carbon reduction target. These schemes are of practical significance for China to develop a more efficient and equitable regional emission reduction plan.
Cytomegalovirus Infection Facilitates the Costimulation of CD57+CD28− CD8 T Cells in HIV Infection and Atherosclerosis via the CD2–LFA-3 Axis
Authors: Winchester Nicole E , Panigrahi Soumya , Haria Anokhi , Chakraborty Archeesha , Su Xi , Chen Bonnie , Morris Stephen R , Clagett Brian M , Juchnowski Steven M , Yadavalli Raghavendra , Villinger Francois , Paiardini Mirko , Harth Karem , Kashyap Vikram S , Calabrese Leonard H , Margolis Leonid , Sieg Scott F , Shive Carey L , Gianella Sara , Funderburg Nicholas T , Zidar David A , Lederman Michael M , Freeman Michael L
Published: December 2023

CD8 T cells are emerging as important mediators in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Immune activation may play a particular role in people with HIV (PWH) who are at an increased risk of CVD, even after controlling for known CVD risk factors. Latent CMV infection is associated with increased CVD risk for both PWH and people without HIV, and human CMV-specific CD4 and CD8 T cells are enriched for an immunosenescent phenotype. We previously showed that CMV coinfection in PWH promotes vascular homing and activation of inflammatory CD4 T cells through the CD2–LFA-3 axis. However, the role of CD2/LFA3 costimulation of CD8 T cells in PWH with CMV has yet to be described. In the present study, we demonstrate that CD2 expression on CX3CR1+CD57+CD28− inflammescent CD8 T cells is increased on cells from CMV-seropositive PWH. In vitro CD2/LFA-3 costimulation enhances TCR-mediated activation of these inflammatory CD8 memory T cells. Finally, we show that LFA-3 is highly expressed in aortas of SIV-infected rhesus macaques and in atherosclerotic plaques of people without HIV. Our findings are consistent with a model in which CMV infection enhances CD2 expression on highly proinflammatory CD8 T cells that can then be stimulated by LFA-3 expressed in the vasculature, even in the absence of CD28 costimulation. This model, in which CMV infection exacerbates toxic cytokine and granzyme production by CD8 T cells within the vasculature, highlights a potential therapeutic target in atherosclerosis development and progression, especially for PWH.
Effect of selected disinfectants on biofilm-forming clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus in Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors: Essiet Utibeima Udo , Ajayi Abraham , Adeleye Adeyemi Isaac , Smith Stella Ifeanyi
Published: December 2023

Background and Aims: Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most important pathogens of public health concern and a leading cause of nosocomial infections. In this study, we evaluated the effect of routinely used disinfectants in hospitals for surface decontamination on biofilm-forming S. aureus.
Materials and Methods: forty-eight S. aureus isolates were phenotypically evaluated for biofilm formation using the Tissue Culture Plate (TCP) technique. Effect of disinfectants (Dettol®, Izal®, Jik® and Savlon®) on biofilm was tested and time-kill kinetics evaluated. PCR was used to confirm the identity of S. aureus using species-specific primers.
Results: biofilm formation assay revealed that 15 (31.2%) of the isolates formed biofilm with 7 (14.5%) and 8 (16.6%) considered as strong and moderate biofilm formers, respectively. Biofilm formation was time-dependent (p<0.0001). Jik® was significantly effective (p<0.0001) as it disrupted biofilm formed in all 15 (100%) isolates, followed by Izal® 13 (86.6%), Savlon® 11 (73.3%) and Dettol® 9 (60%). Time-kill kinetics of the four disinfectants revealed Dettol®, Jik® and Savlon® achieved total (100%), (7 log10) lethality against isolates within 1 h contact time while Izal® attained complete lethality at 6 h contact time.
Conclusions: of the four disinfectants evaluated Jik®, a chlorine- based formulation, was more effective in destroying biofilmforming S. aureus. The need to use effective disinfectants in sanitization is imperative to facilitate the control and prevention of hospital and community-acquired infections.
Examination of provider knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors associated with lung cancer screening among Black men receiving care at a federally qualified health center
Authors: Matthews Alicia K. , Inwanna Suchanart , Oyaluade Dami , Akufo Jennifer , Jeremiah Rohan , Kim Sage J.
Published: December 2023

The study's goal was to look at providers' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding lung cancer screening among Black male smokers served by a federally qualified healthcare center. Participants in the study were interviewed in depth. Participants completed a short (5-10 minute) survey that assessed demographics, training, and attitudes toward lung cancer screening. For quantitative data, descriptive statistics were used, and for qualitative data, deductive thematic analysis was used. This study included ten healthcare professionals, the majority of whom identified as Black (80%) and were trained as advanced practice providers (60%). The majority of providers (90%) have heard of LDCT lung cancer screening; however, participants reported only being “somewhat” familiar with the LDCT eligibility criteria (70%). Despite generally positive attitudes toward LDCT, patient referral rates for screening were low. Barriers included a lack of provider knowledge about screening eligibility, a lack of use of shared decision-making tools, and patient concerns about screening risks. The reasons for the low referral rates varied, but they included a preference to refer patients for smoking cessation rather than screening, low screening completion and follow-up rates among referred patients, and a lower likelihood that Black smokers will meet pack-year requirements for screening. Additionally, providers discussed patient-level factors such as a lack of information, mistrust, and transportation. The study findings add to the body of knowledge about lung cancer knowledge and screening practices among providers in FQHC settings. This data can be used to create health promotion interventions aimed at smoking cessation and lung cancer screening in Black males and other high-risk smokers.
Appropriateness of Hospital Admission and Length of Stay in the Pediatric Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital in West Bengal
Authors: Samanta Sampriti , Bandyopadhyay Alapan , Mukherjee Abhijit , Bhattacherjee Sharmistha
Published: December 2023

Background:

Appropriateness of admissions and inpatient length of stay (LOS) are important factors controlling health-care expenditure. The current study was conducted to assess the proportion of appropriate admissions among 29-day to 12-year--old aged patients admitted to pediatric wards of a tertiary health-care center in one month and evaluate inappropriate LOS among them.

Materials and Methods:

An observational longitudinal study was carried out for two months among patients admitted to the pediatric inpatient department using Pediatric Appropriateness Evaluation Protocol (PAEP)-II tool. All patients admitted to the institution during the study period were included in the study.

Results:

Among 495 children, 438 (88.5%) were appropriately admitted. Inappropriate admission was mostly found in children aged 1 to 5 years (29, 16.6%), those who lived >5 km from the hospital (45, 15.2%), and those who presented with other systemic illnesses (13, 31.7%). Among the appropriately admitted children, 333 (76%) met the criteria of appropriate LOS during their hospital stays. Multivariable logistic regression showed that the age of the children (AOR = 0.99; 95% CI = 0.98, 0.99), age-appropriate feeding (AOR = 2.12;95% CI = 1.30,3.47), and hematological disorder (AOR = 0.16; 95% CI = 0.05, 0.52) were found to be associated with the children being kept at the hospital inappropriately.

Conclusions:

The current study observed a high proportion of appropriate admission in children. However, a higher proportion of inappropriate LOS among them was seen. The younger age group, age-appropriate feeding, and type of illness were found as the primary predictors for inappropriate LOS.
Review of the Screening Guidelines for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: How to Choose Wisely
Authors: Bakshi Ravleen Kaur , Kumar Akshay , Gupta Vandana , Radhika A.G. , Misra Puneet , Bhardwaj Pankaj
Published: December 2023

Currently, there is no international unanimity regarding the timings, the optimal cut-off points, and standardized methods of screening or diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The screening guidelines and recommendations for GDM evolved over time; concise information has been presented here in the review. We searched electronic databases for various guidelines for screening of GDM in PubMed, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), Embase, Cochrane, Google Scholar, Scopus, Guidelines International Network (GIN library), National Guidelines Clearinghouse (NGC); Web sites of relevant organizations; and trial registries. The mesh headings derived after reviewing the articles and were used to further search the articles are: (“Screening Guidelines GDM” or “Screening Criteria for GDM”) and (“Glucose Intolerance in Pregnancy” or “Gestational Diabetes Mellitus”). The articles published from 1960 till December 2022 were included. Key outcomes included the prevalence of GDM is 14.6% according to the International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups (IADPSG) criteria and 13.4% according to Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group India (DIPSI) criteria, making the DIPSI criterion a cost-effective method for low-resource settings. The IADPSG) criterion diagnoses and treats GDM earlier, thus reducing the complications associated with GDM in the mother and newborn. The IADPSG criteria at a cut-off of ≥140 mg/dL have a sensitivity of 81% and specificity of 93%, whereas the World Health Organization (2013) criteria at the same cut-off has a lower sensitivity of 59% and specificity of 81%. The risk factors of having GDM are family history, history during past pregnancy, medical history, multiple current pregnancies, and raised hemoglobin A1c. The screening guidelines have been developed by different organizations and institutions over the years. The guidelines with the threshold values for screening and their standardization for detecting GDM in Indian mothers are yet to be established.
Debunking Claims and Prioritizing Public Health: India’s Bold Stand against Tobacco Imagery on OTT Platforms
Authors: Goel Sonu , Nawani Srishti
Published: December 2023

India has taken a ground-breaking step in public health by mandating anti-tobacco warnings and disclaimers on over-the-top (OTT) platforms. Concerns over the prevalence of tobacco imagery in media, including OTT platforms, prompted this decision due to its role in normalizing and glamorizing smoking, particularly among the youth. The Indian government aims to comprehensively address this issue and protect public health. This article reviews recent news articles on the developments in the 2023 amendments to Cigarette and other tobacco products act COTPA 2004 and relevant studies on the ill effects of tobacco imagery to form the viewpoint. To effectively implement the new order, clear guidelines, and standards need to be established. Additionally, comprehensive awareness and education campaigns should be launched, while strict monitoring and enforcement mechanisms must be implemented. Supporting research initiatives should evaluate the impact of the warnings, and multiple stakeholders should be involved in the decision-making process. India’s commitment to protecting public health and curbing tobacco advertisements on OTT platforms necessitates clear guidelines, awareness campaigns, monitoring and enforcement mechanisms, research initiatives, and stakeholder engagement. This government order aligns with international public health frameworks and can serve as a precedent for other countries. By implementing these measures, we can counter the normalization and glamorization of tobacco use and create a healthier future.
Anemia in Indian Men: An Emerging Public Health Challenge
Authors: Saxena Vartika , Singh Meghna
Published: December 2023

Approximately one-quarter of the world’s population is suffering from anemia, out of which 12.7% of men suffer from anemia around the globe. In India, anemia is a moderate public health problem (ranging from 20 to 39.9%). Prevalence of anemia is 25% in men and 31% in adolescent boys, in India. In recent years, there has been an alarming rise in anemia prevalence among adolescent boys (15–19 years) in 23 states, and among men (15–49 years) in 17 states. Anemia in the states of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is a severe public health problem. Despite being a vital issue, indicators for anemia in men are not given due importance in national health statistics reports. This article highlights the issue to prioritize men’s health in the context of anemia at state and national levels.
Challenges Faced and Coping Strategies Adopted by Injecting Drug Users during COVID-19 Lockdown—A Qualitative Study
Authors: Vashisht Shruti , Jha Shreya , Kant Shashi , Thakur Nishakar , Rai Sanjay
Published: December 2023

Background:

The lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the lives of vulnerable population, including the injecting drug users (IDUs). The objective of the study was to document the coping mechanism adopted by IDUs and suggest measures to mitigate the adverse effects, if similar situation were to arise in future.

Materials and Methods:

A qualitative study was conducted at the Targeted Intervention Non-Government Organizations catering to IDUs in Delhi and Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh. Four focus group discussions among 41 IDUs and 7 key informant interviews of the NGO staff were conducted in the study. The Hindi recordings were coded and the data analysis was performed manually using grounded theory approach.

Results:

We found that the lockdown affected the lives of most of the IDUs and they found it difficult to access the harm reduction services. To cope with this, many IDUs started following alternate methods to support the drug habits. There was an increase in reuse of needles and syringes.

Conclusion:

The lockdown during COVID-19 and the resulting challenges negatively impacted the physical and mental health of the IDUs. We recommend that in any similar future scenario, travel pass may be issued to the IDUs and the TI-NGO personnel.
Epidemiological and Time Series Analysis of Tuberculosis with Prediction during COVID-19 Pandemic using ARIMA Model: A Study from Churu District of Rajasthan
Authors: Singh Rajesh K. , Panwar Ravi , Choudhary Kavita , Matta Shanker , Pant Ashish
Published: December 2023

As Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health problem in India and to achieve the goal of TB elimination, it is important to assess the trend of TB cases and the impact of lockdowns and other restrictions imposed for control of COVID-19 in India on the National TB Elimination Programme. Hence, the present study aims to study the temporal trend of TB cases and assess the impact of lockdown on TB detection. A retrospective record-based study was conducted in a tertiary care institute of India. A time series analysis of TB cases from April 2018 to May 2020 was carried out. An Auto-Regressive Integrated Moving Averages (ARIMA) model was used to forecast TB cases during the lockdown period and the result was compared with actual cases detected. The statistical analysis was accomplished with R software. The time series analysis showed that the projected TB cases in April and May 2020 were 67 and 86, respectively, while the observed cases in these months were 35 and 76. The trend of TB cases during the study period showed no steady increase or decrease and the detection of TB has declined during the COVID-19 lockdown period. The TB cases peaked from April to June and males constitute the majority of TB cases.
Health and Lifestyle Issues among Youth: A Record Analysis of Contributing Factors among Beneficiaries Attending Youth Mental Health Promotion Clinics (Yuva Spandana Kendras) in Karnataka, India
Authors: Pradeep Banandur S , Arelingaiah Mutharaju , Ramamurthy Sathya V. , Suma Rache , Saraswat Nidhi , Erappa Reddy Archana G. , Virupaksha Hasiruvalli Gangappa , Garady Lavanya , Naik Vani , Lakshminarayan Subhash Chandra , Rajaneesh Shalini , Gururaj Gopalkrishna , Gopalkrishna Hanumanahalli N. , Thippeswamy  , Banavaram Arvind
Published: December 2023

Background:

Youth are considered to be most vulnerable to health and lifestyle issues (HLS) in India. The current study aims to investigate the factors that contribute to health and lifestyle issues among youth attending mental health promotion clinics (YMHP) in Karnataka.

Method:

Three-year first-visit data from beneficiaries (aged 15–35 years) attending YMHP clinics in Karnataka between 2017 and 2020 were analyzed. Multivariable logistic regression analysis included beneficiaries reporting any HLS issue as the outcome and a host of 57 hypothesized variables as exposures.

Results:

Overall, 2,615 (25%) beneficiaries reported HLS issues. Years of schooling (AOR 5–7 years = 0.89; 95% confidence interval [CI] =0.60–1.31), (AOR 8–10 years = 0.65; 95% CI = 0.46–0.91), (AOR >10 years = 0.67; 95% CI = 0.49–0.93)], unemployed youth (AOR = 0.52; 95% CI = 0.45–0.61) business and salaried workers (AOR = 1.69; 95% CI = 1.33–2.13), and other occupations (AOR = 2.11; 95% CI = 1.73–2.56), junk food consumption (AOR = 0.76;95% CI = 0.68–0.84), having issues related to relationships with parents (AOR = 3.01; 95% CI = 2.47–3.68) and intergenerational issues (AOR = 1.71; 95% CI = 1.19–2.45), self-development issues (AOR low-self-awareness = 1.57; 95% CI = 1.33–1.85), (AOR low-self-esteem = 1.29; 95% CI = 1.062–1.57), (AOR emotional issues = 1.57; 95% CI = 1.31–1.89), education and academics (AOR = 1.23; 95% CI = 1.09–1.39), safety issues (AOR = 4.11; 95% CI = 3.07–5.50), gender sex and sexuality issues (AOR = 2.44; 95% CI = 1.43–4.15), suicidal ideation (AOR = 1.91; 95% CI = 1.44–2.54), substance use (AOR tobacco chewing = 1.45; 95% CI = 1.09–1.93), (AOR tobacco-smoking = 1.66; 95% CI = 1.18–2.32), (AOR smoking = 4.94; 95% CI = 3.52–6.93) and experiencing emotions (AOR feel anxious = 1.63; 95% CI = 1.41–1.88), (AOR forgetfulness = 1.50; 95% CI = 1.41–1.98), (AOR difficulty in concentration = 1.37; 95% CI = 1.035–1.81), (AOR anger = 1.61; 95% CI = 1.25–2.07), (AOR feel worthless = 2.21; 95% CI = 1.71–2.86) were associated with HLS issues among beneficiaries.

Conclusion:

This analysis addresses an important but neglected component of HLS issues among youth highlighting the importance of early intervention among youth to prevent the development of diseases later in life. The study has important implications for youth health promotion in India and countries such as India.

Health and Lifestyle Issues Among Youth:

A record analysis of contributing factors among beneficiaries attending Youth Mental Health promotion clinics (Yuva Spandana Kendras) in Karnataka, India.
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and its Risk Factors among Adults in a Rural Area of Dakshina Kannada District
Authors: Pavithra H , Naik Poonam R.
Published: December 2023

Background:

Metabolic syndrome (MS) consists of interconnected factors responsible for increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Early identification and treatment of components of MS leads to improved cardiovascular outcomes.

Aims:

To determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among adults >18 years of age and to study the various socio-demographic and behavioral factors associated with MS.

Methods and Material:

This was a cross-sectional study conducted among 280 adults of >18 years in a rural area of Dakshina Kannada district. Probability proportional to size and random sampling was used to select the study participants. Data was collected by interviews, anthropometry, blood investigations.

Results:

Prevalence of MS was 33.9% and majority were females (71.8%). The mean age was 49.35 (±15.22) years. The prevalence (raised levels/on treatment) of hypertension, hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia were 56.79% (systolic), 38.93% (diastolic), 38.57% (raised triglycerides), and 45% respectively. Majority of the subjects were obese (52.9%). Participants of 18–49 years age group had 2.30 times higher odds of having MS than ≥50 years age group (P value < 0.001). Female gender and low socio-economic status had 1.49- and 1.31-times higher odds of having MS respectively. Family history of diabetes and presence of co-morbidities had 1.20- and 1.02-times higher odds of developing MS.

Conclusion:

There is a high prevalence of MS in rural areas. Intervention based on lifestyle modifications needs to be developed.