bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ФОРМУВАННЯ КОМУНІКАТИВНОГО СЕРЕДОВИЩА «ВИКЛАДАЧ – ЗДОБУВАЧ» ЗАКЛАДУ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ ПІД ЧАС ДИСТАНЦІЙНОГО НАВЧАННЯ
Authors: Лерніченко Катерина Валерїіна
Published: August 2023

У статті визначено актуальність й необхідність формуваннякомунікативного середовища «викладач–здобувач» закладу вищої освіти під час дистанційного навчання з огляду на виклики сьогодення з якими стикнулась вітчизняна освіта, як то карантинні обмеження та військовий стан.Сформовано основні аспекти формування комунікативного середовища «викладач —здобувач» закладу вищої освіти в умовах дистанційного навчання, як то налагодження ефективної комунікації між основними учасниками освітнього середовища, стимулювання студентів до активної участі в навчальному процесі, вирішення проблемних питань і наявність зворотного зв’язку в разі нерозуміння начального матеріалу студентами, розвиток соціально-комунікативних навичок для інтеграції та стимулювання взаємодії й спілкування між викладачем та студентами.Наведено доступні вітчизняним закладам вищої освіти навчальні платформи, що забезпечують процес дистанційного навчання, а саме: «Moodle», «Blackboard», «Canvas», «Brightspace»,«Sakai», «Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals».Досліджено функціональність та інтегрованність в освітнє середовище навчальної платформи «Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals», яка пропонує такі версії для навчальних закладів: базову («Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals1») та три з розширеним функціоналом («Google Workspace for Education Standard», «Teaching and Learning Upgrade», «Google Workspace for Education Plus»). Сформовано порівняльну характеристику наведених версій.Висвітлено державну політику щодо цифровізації освіти та наведено заходи, ініційовані державою в колаборації з компанією «GoogleУкраїна», для формування ефективного комунікативного середовища закладу вищої освіти під час дистанційного навчання. Розглянуто рівні підвищення кваліфікації для педагогічних, науково-педагогічних працівників закладів вищої освіти та наведено основні переваги та особливості рішень «Google for Education» для вищої освіти й проблемні питання, які вирішуються у межах програми «Google Digital Tools for Education / Цифрові інструменти Google для освіти».Ключові слова:комунікація, комунікативне середовище, дистанційне навчання, заклад вищої освіти, цифровізація освіти.
STORY TELLING DENGAN HANDPUPET SEBAGAI METODA SOSIALISASI PENERAPAN PROTOKOL KESEHATAN PADA ANAK USIA PRA SEKOLAH
Authors: Ema Arum Rukmasari Ema Arum Rukmasari , Gusgus Ghraha Ramdhanie Gusgus Ghraha Ramdhanie
Published: August 2023

As an effort to prevent the transmission of Covid-19, people are required to implement new habits by maintaining social distancing and implementing health protocols. Health protocols must not only be understood by adults, but it is also important to apply them to children Socialization of health protocols to children must be conveyed through interesting and fun activities according to their stages of growth and development. The storytelling method is a method that is quite effective in attracting someone's attention, when telling a story to a child, his imagination and emotion will be awakened. To further attract children's interest, storytelling can be done using hand puppets (handpupets). To increase the enthusiasm and enthusiasm of preschool-age children in implementing the health protocol, a hand washing exercise competition was also held, which was participated in by kindergarten/PAUD students in the Tarogong Village area. The results of the activity show that various and interesting methods are quite effective in building preschool-aged children's understanding and awareness of the importance of implementing health protocols
Analisis Persepsi Konsumen Es Teh Indonesia Pada Tindakan Pemberian Surat Somasi
Authors:   Universitas Telkom, Salsabila Shafina Nasywa , Shabrina Almira ,   Universitas Telkom
Published: August 2023

In the digital age, the way public relations works has changed. The way public relations works is said to have changed because in the digital era, practice is carried out by utilizing new media in establishing communication and reaching audiences. The nature of new media, especially social media, which allows for interactivity is often used as a platform for consumers to share their experiences with a product. As was done by Gandhi when he wrote his complaint against Es Teh Indonesia. The nature of social media that goes viral easily makes the complaint spread easily, thus threatening the image of Es Teh Indonesia. The crisis management action taken by Es Teh Indoesia was in the form of giving a subpoena. Crisis management, which should be able to reduce risk, has drawn criticism and ridicule from netizens. The purpose of this study was to see consumer perceptions regarding the action of giving a subpoena to Gandhi which was carried out by Es Teh Indonesia. This study uses a mixed method, with case study approach and interview as data collection methods. The result of this study shows that the act of giving a subpoena carried out by Es Teh Indonesia was beyond consumer expectations. Because of this case, consumers are reluctant to write feedback to brands through social media and prefer to use a rating system or stop making purchases if there is dissatisfaction with the brand.
Pendekatan Materialist untuk Studi Komunikasi Indonesia
Authors:   Universitas Islam Indonesia, Dhona Holy Rafika
Published: August 2023

This paper advocates for a materialist approach to studying communication in Indonesia. This paper questions the communication/media study approach in Indonesia, which only has two approaches when looking at the ontological reality of communication: message transmission or meaning production. This paper explains that these two approaches are not absolute truths. Both of these approaches are historical products and have contributed to the stagnation of communication studies, so an alternative approach, such as a materialist approach, is needed in communication studies. This paper then describes some of the initial ideas of the materialist approach which defines communication as the circulation of people, ideas, information and capital. Furthermore, this paper also shows the development of this approach in several regions such as Europe and North America, where communication studies are understood as studies of material realities that are neglected as objects of communication studies by the message transmission process approach and the meaning production approach. This paper then outlines several alternative syntheses for developing approaches in communication studies in Indonesia, including alternative fields proposed by North American scholars namely; political economy, technological infrastructure, space, body and discourse. As a recommendation, this paper calls on Indonesian communication scholars to discuss and practice a materialist approach so that their studies will not only be limited to issues of media content, meaning, or media-centric things.
Mechanisms for Measuring the Competencies of Students Studying in Distance Learning
Authors: Madieva A.
Published: August 2023

The essence of distance learning at the present stage of development is that the educational process is organized in such a way that almost all students are involved in the process of acquiring new knowledge and skills. The joint activity of students in the learning process, the development of educational material means that everyone makes their own special individual contribution, there is an exchange of knowledge, ideas, ways of activity. These features in modeling the distance learning system in the educational environment of the university will allow you to create an adaptive system for organizing the student’s learning process. The student must have general cultural and professional competencies: work in a team, independently acquire and use new knowledge and skills in practice, strive for self-development, set and solve applied problems using modern information and communication technologies, implement and justify the choice of design solutions for solving problems. The article presents various mechanisms for measuring the competencies of students studying in distance learning, which can be achieved using various methods: online testing, online questionnaires, project evaluation, interactive games and simulators, online cases, etc. It is important to note that the choice of a mechanism for measuring students’ competencies in distance learning should depend on the goals and objectives of the course, as well as on the curriculum and the specifics of the subject area. Thus, to measure the competencies of students studying in distance learning, it is necessary to use a variety of methods that allow you to get the most complete picture of the knowledge and skills of students.
Faktor-Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Perilaku Ibu Dalam Pemberian MP-ASI Dini
Authors: Putri Pratiwi Kusuma
Published: August 2023

Pada saat bayi berusia 6 bulan, kebutuhan nutrisi mulai melebihi apa yang diberikan ASIsehingga MP-ASI diperlukan. Faktor yang berhubungan dengan perilaku adalah dukungansosial, nilai budaya, pendidikan, faktor ekonomi, dan faktor lainnya. Banyak faktor yangberhubungan dengan perilaku pemberian MP-ASI dini. Tujuan penelitian ini untukmengetahui faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan perilaku ibu dalam pemberian MPASI Dini. Metode penelitian korelasional dengan pendekatan Cross-Sectional. Populasidan sampel penelitian ini adalah ibu dengan bayi usia 0-6 bulan sebanyak 26 respondenmenggunakan Total Sampling. Instrument dalam penelitian ini menggunakan kuesionerdan analisis statistik menggunakan Exact Fisher. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapathubungan yang signifikan dukungan suami dengan perilaku ibu dalam pemberian MPASI dini (p=0,000), kepercayaan dengan perilaku ibu dalam pemberian MP-ASI dini(p=0,014), motivasi ibu dengan perilaku ibu dalam pemberian MP-ASI dini (p=0,000).Pendidikan dengan perilaku ibu dalam pemberian MP-ASI dini (p=0,030), namun tidakterdapat hubungan untuk variabel status ekonomi dengan perilaku ibu dalam pemberianMP-ASI dini (p=0,090). Kesimpulan terdapat hubungan dukungan suami denganperilaku ibu, kepercayaan dengan perilaku ibu, motivasi ibu dengan perilaku ibu, danPendidikan dengan perilaku ibu dalam pemberian MP-ASI dini. Diharapkan para ibudapat meningkatkan dukungan suami, kepercayaan, motivasi ibu, pendidikan untukmenurunkan perilaku ibu dalam memberikan MP-ASI dini
Pengaruh Pemberian Temulawak Dan Jahe Terhadap Perubahan Tekanan Darah Pada Pasien Ibu Hamil Dengan Hipertensi Gestasional
Authors: Sari Liya Lugita , Nimas Ayu Lestari Nurjanah
Published: August 2023

Hipertensi pada kehamilan akan memengaruhi keadaan ibu dan janin seperti solusioplasenta, kegagalan organ, koagulasi intravena, preeklampsia, preeklampsia hinggamenjadi eklampsia, risiko perkembangan intrauterin, kelahiran prematur dan kematianintrauterin. Pengobatan hipertensi gestasional dapat secara farmakologis dan nonfarmakologis.Terapi non farmakologi untuk mengatasi hipertensi pada kehamilan dapatmenggunakan temulawak dan jahe. Penelitian ini dilakukan di BPM “J” Kota Bengkulu,populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh ibu hamil di BPM “J” sebanyak 154 orangibu hamil dan sampel pada penelitian ini adalah ibu hamil dengan hipertensi gestasionalsebanyak 34 orang. Dosis temulawak dan jahe kering adalah 25 gram dididihkan dalam200 ml air hingga diperoleh air rebusan 100 ml, lama perebusan 2-5 menit, temulawakdan jahe diberikan satu kali sehari selama satu minggu. Pada awal penelitian ditentukantekanan darah ibu hamil dengan hipertensi gestasional. Setelah diberikan temulawak danjahe, responden kembali dilakukan pemantauan tekanan darah. Teknik analisa data yangdigunakan yaitu dengan menggunakan uji statistik yaitu uji t-test yaitu uji dua sampelberpasangan (paired sampel t-test). Adanya hubungan signifikan antara nilai tekanandarah sistole dan diastole sebelum dan sesudah pemberian temulawak dan jahe (p-value< 0,05), perbedaan rata-rata tekanan darah sistolik sebelum dan sesudah intervensi adalah5,82 mmHg dengan nilai p-value pada tekanan darah sistol sebesar 0,000 (p-value < 0,05)dan perbedaan rata-rata tekanan darah diastolik sebelum dan sesudah intervensi adalah3,18 mmHg dengan nilai p-value pada tekanan darah diastol sebesar 0,026 (p-value <0,05). Kandungan temulawak dan jahe dapat digunakan dalam menurunkan tekanandarah pada ibu hamil dengan hipertensi gestasional.
TLTC, a T5 exonuclease–mediated low-temperature DNA cloning method
Authors: Yu Fang , Li Xia , Wang Fei , Liu Yang , Zhai Chao , Li Wenqiang , Ma Lixin , Chen Wanping
Published: August 2023

Molecular cloning is used in a wide variety of biological and medical research. Here, we developed a rapid and efficient DNA-assembling method for routine laboratory work. We discovered that the cleavage speed of T5 exonuclease is approximately 3 nt/min at 0°C and hence developed a T5 exonuclease–mediated low-temperature sequence- and ligation-independent cloning method (TLTC). Two homologous regions of 15 bp–25 bp compatible with the ends of the vector backbones were introduced into the inserts through PCR. Approximately 120 fmol of inserts and linear vectors was mixed at a molar ratio of approximately 3:1 and treated with 0.5 U of T5 exonuclease at 0°C for 5 min. Then, the mixture was transformed into Escherichia coli to generate recombinant plasmids. Single segment and multi-segments can be assembled efficiently using TLTC. For single segment, the overall cloning efficiency is above 95%. Moreover, extra nucleotides in the vectors can be removed during TLTC. In conclusion, an extremely simple and fast DNA cloning/assembling method was established in the present study. This method facilitates routine DNA cloning and synthesis of DNA fragments.
Dual graph convolutional networks integrating affective knowledge and position information for aspect sentiment triplet extraction
Authors: Li Yanbo , He Qing , Zhang Damin
Published: August 2023

Aspect Sentiment Triplet Extraction (ASTE) is a challenging task in natural language processing (NLP) that aims to extract triplets from comments. Each triplet comprises an aspect term, an opinion term, and the sentiment polarity of the aspect term. The neural network model developed for this task can enable robots to effectively identify and extract the most meaningful and relevant information from comment sentences, ultimately leading to better products and services for consumers. Most existing end-to-end models focus solely on learning the interactions between the three elements in a triplet and contextual words, ignoring the rich affective knowledge information contained in each word and paying insufficient attention to the relationships between multiple triplets in the same sentence. To address this gap, this study proposes a novel end-to-end model called the Dual Graph Convolutional Networks Integrating Affective Knowledge and Position Information (DGCNAP). This model jointly considers both the contextual features and the affective knowledge information by introducing the affective knowledge from SenticNet into the dependency graph construction of two parallel channels. In addition, a novel multi-target position-aware function is added to the graph convolutional network (GCN) to reduce the impact of noise information and capture the relationships between potential triplets in the same sentence by assigning greater positional weights to words that are in proximity to aspect or opinion terms. The experiment results on the ASTE-Data-V2 datasets demonstrate that our model outperforms other state-of-the-art models significantly, where the F1 scores on 14res, 14lap, 15res, and 16res are 70.72, 57.57, 61.19, and 69.58.
The effects of an 8-week mindful eating intervention on anticipatory reward responses in striatum and midbrain
Authors: Janssen Lieneke K. , Duif Iris , Speckens Anne E. M. , van Loon Ilke , Wegman Joost , de Vries Jeanne H. M. , Cools Roshan , Aarts Esther
Published: August 2023

Introduction

Accumulating evidence suggests that increased neural responses during the anticipation of high-calorie food play an important role in the tendency to overeat. A promising method for counteracting enhanced food anticipation in overeating might be mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs). However, the neural mechanisms by which MBIs can affect food reward anticipation are unclear. In this randomized, actively controlled study, the primary objective was to investigate the effect of an 8-week mindful eating intervention on reward anticipation. We hypothesized that mindful eating would decrease striatal reward anticipation responses. Additionally, responses in the midbrain—from which the reward pathways originate—were explored.

Methods

Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), we tested 58 healthy participants with a wide body mass index range (BMI: 19–35 kg/m2), motivated to change their eating behavior. During scanning they performed an incentive delay task, measuring neural reward anticipation responses to caloric and monetary cues before and after 8 weeks of mindful eating or educational cooking (active control).

Results

Compared with the educational cooking intervention, mindful eating affected neural reward anticipation responses, with reduced caloric relative to monetary reward responses. This effect was, however, not seen in the striatum, but only in the midbrain. The secondary objective was to assess temporary and long-lasting (1 year follow-up) intervention effects on self-reported eating behavior and anthropometric measures [BMI, waist circumference, waist-to-hip-ratio (WHR)]. We did not observe effects of the mindful eating intervention on eating behavior. Instead, the control intervention showed temporary beneficial effects on BMI, waist circumference, and diet quality, but not on WHR or self-reported eating behavior, as well as long-lasting increases in knowledge about healthy eating.

Discussion

These results suggest that an 8-week mindful eating intervention may have decreased the relative salience of food cues by affecting midbrain but not striatal reward responses, without necessarily affecting regular eating behavior. However, these exploratory results should be verified in confirmatory research.

The primary and secondary objectives of the study were registered in the Dutch Trial Register (NTR): NL4923 (NTR5025).
Responses of sap flow density of two shrub species to rainfall classes on the semiarid Loess Plateau of China
Authors: Fang Weiwei , Lu Nan , Liu Jianbo , Li Ruiping , Wang Yuxiao
Published: August 2023

Introduction

Rainfall events can determine a cascade of plant physiological and ecological processes, and there is considerable interest in the way that rainfall modifies plant water flux dynamics.

Methods

The sap flow density (SF) of the planted species of Vitex negundo and Hippophae rhamnoides, on the Loess Plateau of China was monitored using the heat balance method from 2015 to 2017.

Results and discussion

The results showed that SF responded differently to rainfall classes because of the changing meteorological and soil water content (SWC) conditions. For class 1: 0.2–2 mm, SF increased by 14.36–42.93% for the two species, which were mainly attributable to the effect of solar radiation and vapor pressure deficit after rainfall. For class 2: 2–10 mm, SF remained nearly stable for V. negundo and decreased for H. rhamnoides because of the relative humidity’s effect. For class 3: > 10 mm, SF increased significantly because of increased SWC and the increasing response to solar radiation. The increased percentage of SF was relatively higher for V. negundo when rainfall was less than 20 mm, while the value was higher for H. rhamnoides when rainfall was greater than 10 mm. Further, V. negundo’s water potential increased at the soil–root interface (ψ0) and ψL, indicating that the plant, which has shallower roots and a coarser of leaf and bark texture, considered as anisohydric species and used precipitation-derived upper soil water to survive. The relatively consistent ψL and ψ0 for H. rhamnoides, which has deep roots and leathery leaves, indicated that this species was considered as isohydric species and insensitive to the slight change in the soil water status. The differed response patter and water use strategies between the two species showed that species as V. negundo are more susceptible to frequent, but small rainfall events, while larger, but less frequent rainfall events benefit such species as H. rhamnoides. This study quantified the effect of environmental factors for SF variation. The results could help formulate a selection process to determine which species are more suitable for sustainable management in the afforestation activities under the context of more frequent and intense rainfall events.
The adaptation of soldiers to post-service life – the mediating impact of political views on the relationship between violence and adaptation
Authors: Ben-Shalom Uzi , Reizer Abira , Connelly Vincent , Rickover Itamar
Published: August 2023

Introduction

The current research explores the association between political views, combat experiences, and the adaptation of soldiers to post-service life. Violent experiences in military service were explored as contributors to both positive and negative dimensions of adaptation, while political views served as possible mediators.

Methods

Three hundred and twenty Israeli veterans participated in the study.

Results

Political views were correlated with adaptation, especially left-to-right voting and anti-militarism. The results support the mediating role of political beliefs (left–right voting and militarism) in the relationship between combat experience and adaptation to post-service life.

Discussion

We contend that political perceptions affect adaptation through sense-making of the combat experiences and the individual processing of these experiences, and the willingness to continue in reserve service, which allows social support and recognition. In addition, they are linked to a sense of bitterness following the reduction of public participation in military and reserve service.
The experiences of young people, parents and professionals of using the attend anywhere video consultation system in a child and adolescent mental health service: a mixed-methods approach
Authors: Gormley Emer , Melia Ruth , McCormack Sharon , Paige Phayer Bonita , Madden Jessica
Published: August 2023

Background

In 2020, Attend Anywhere video consultation service was introduced across the Irish public health service to facilitate the provision of health interventions remotely in light of COVID-19-related restrictions. This study aims to explore the experiences of young people, their parents and their clinicians, of using the newly introduced Attend Anywhere video consultation as part of their Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).

Method

A cross-section of twenty-nine young people, their parents and clinicians working in CAMHS Clare completed a survey pertaining to their experiences of using Attend Anywhere as part of their service. A cross-disciplinary research steering group of CAMHS clinicians adapted the NHS Scotland evaluation of Attend Anywhere / Near Me survey to better capture experiences in a CAMHS setting. The survey included both quantitative and qualitative items. Descriptive statistics were used to examine quantitative data. Qualitative data was analysed using Thematic Analysis.

Results/Findings

Results demonstrated a decrease in the number of barriers reported by clients and professionals in accessing the CAMH service following the introduction of Attend Anywhere video consultation. Overall, the majority of professionals reported that they would use Attend Anywhere again, whereas almost a quarter of clients reported that they did not wish to use it again. Clients indicated a preference for receiving face-to-face services over other service provision options and this finding was associated with not having to rely on technology or manage connectivity issues and finding it easier to build the therapeutic relationship in-person.

Conclusion

Findings suggest that both professionals and clients value face-to-face service provision while also acknowledging the benefits of Video Enabled Care in overcoming access barriers. We conclude that VEC be offered as an option in a blended service model, in conjunction with rather than as a replacement of face-to-face service provision.
A weighted soil heath index approach for refined assessment of soil health in cropping systems
Authors: Singh Surendra , Jagadamma Sindhu , Yoder Daniel , Yin Xinhua , Walker Forbes
Published: August 2023

Introduction

Promoting sustainable crop production is enhanced by an effective method to assess soil health. However, soil health assessment is challenging due to multiple interactions among dynamic soil properties (i.e., soil health indicators) across management practices and agroecological regions. We tested several currently popular soil health assessment methods for cropping systems in Tennessee in the southeastern US and found that these methods failed to differentiate Tennessee soil health under long-term conservation and conventional management.

Materials and methods

This study developed a Tennessee weighted soil health index (WSHI) by: 1) selecting a set of management-sensitive soil health indicators, 2) assigning meaningful weights to indicators, and 3) normalizing the scores based on regionally relevant undisturbed natural reference sites. The tested cropping systems treatments were moldboard plow (MP) in continuous soybean (SS), no tillage (NT) in SS, NT with wheat cover (NTW) in SS, no cover and chisel plow (NCCT) in continuous cotton (CC), no cover and no tillage (NCNT) in CC, and hairy vetch cover and no tillage (VCNT) in CC. In addition, two woodlots and one grassland sites in the vicinity of the cropping systems were selected to represent undisturbed natural systems.

Results and discussion

Out of 22 indicators that proved to be management-sensitive, six were selected as a minimum dataset (MDS). These were particulate organic matter C (POM-C), soil respiration from 4-day incubation (4d CO2), small macroaggregate (0.250-2mm)-associated C (SMA-C), surface hardness (PR15), microbial biomass N (MBN), and bulk density (BD). Measured values of the MDS indicators were transformed into unitless normalized scores (based on the regional range of the indicator), and finally integrated into WSHI scores using a weighted-addition approach. Additionally, the soil health gap (SHG) between the soil health of the regional reference system and different cropping systems was calculated. Results revealed that WSHI strongly differentiated soil health between long-term conservation and conventional managements practices. The WSHI scores for southeastern cropland soils varied as follows: VCNT = NTW > NT > NCNT ≥ NCCT ≥ MP. The SHGs under MP, NCCT, NCNT, NT, NTW, and VCNT were 85.5, 79.9, 68, 45.1, 25.2, and 24.3, respectively, relative to the average WSHI of three undisturbed systems. Results showed that the WSHI approach is effective in more meaningful regional assessment of soil health and SHG can be a potential metric for comparing soil health across agroecological regions.
A comprehensive clinical analysis of the use of percutaneous endoscopic debridement for the treatment of early lumbar epidural abscesses
Authors: Yang Yang , Li Jianhua , Chang Zhengqi
Published: August 2023

Objective

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a percutaneous endoscopic debridement and drainage for lumbar infections with early epidural abscesses.

Methods

Eight cases of early epidural abscess underwent lumbar intervertebral space debridement and drainage by percutaneous endoscopic. Laboratory indicators, pathogenic microorganisms and complications were documented, and the ASIA scores were used to assess preoperative and postoperative neurological function changes. Additionally, the VAS was used to evaluate the therapeutic effect.

Results

The average duration of the drainage tube was 11.25 ± 3.96 days (7–20 days), and the epidural abscess was eliminated after the tube was taken out. Postoperative CRP (14.40 ± 12.50 mg/L) and ESR (48.37 ± 16.05 mm/1 h) were significantly lower than the preoperative CRP (62.5 ± 61.1 mg/L) and ESR (75.30 ± 26.20 mm/1 h). The VAS score after the operation (2.50 ± 0.92 points) was significantly lower than the one before the surgery (8.25 ± 0.83 points). 5 patients experienced lower extremity pain and neurological dysfunction prior to surgery, however, after drainage, the lower extremity pain dissipated and the lower extremity muscle strength improved in one patient. All 8 patients were followed up for a period of (28.13 ± 10.15) months, including 3 patients with spinal segmental instability who had lumbar bone graft and internal fixation for the second stage. At the end of the follow-up, all 8 patients were clinically cured without any progressive nerve injury, paraplegia or recurrence of infection.

Conclusion

Percutaneous Endoscopic Debridement and Drainage is an effective way to drain intraspinal abscesses, thus avoiding any potential progressive harm to the spinal cord.
Critical Review: Secondary School Climate and Adolescents’ Emotional Well-Being
Authors: Bosacki Sandra , Talwar Victoria , Lecce Serena
Published: August 2023

The social and emotional health of adolescents is increasingly a concern worldwide. To date, there remains a lack of research on how school climate influences adolescents’ learning experiences and their social and emotional health. To address this gap in the literature, this critical review addresses the role that the school climate plays in an adolescent’s school life and emotional well-being. This article takes a critical approach and outlines the key issues in research on the secondary school climate in the digital and real-life sense and the implications for adolescent’s well-being. We first outline the definitional and methodological issues regarding research on school climate in adolescence. We then outline why mental health is a key issue for adolescents across the globe and conclude with a list of implications for theory, research, and practice. Thus, this article builds on past, current, and ongoing research on adolescents’ emotional well-being and school climate across the globe. The article provides new directions and recommendations for future research on inclusive educational philosophies and positive psychology and suggestions for practice aimed to best support adolescents’ learning experience and mental well-being.
Influence Analysis of Liquefiable Interlayer on Seismic Response of Underground Station Structure
Authors: Yao Jiantao , Lin Yongliang
Published: August 2023

To study the influence law of the seismic response of underground station structures at liquifiable interlayer sites, a two-dimensional numerical model of the interaction between the soil and station structure was established based on the finite difference software FLAC3D. The nonlinear dynamic response of the station structure located at the liquifiable interlayer site was analyzed considering the location distribution, relative density, and thickness of the liquifiable interlayer. The results show that the deformation of the structure is greatest when the liquifiable interlayer is distributed on both sides of the station side walls, while the interlayer has an energy-dissipating and damping effect on the upper station structure when it is located at the bottom of the structure. The lower the relative density of the liquifiable interlayer is, the stronger the internal dynamic response of the structure will be, and the more unfavorable it will be to the seismic resistance of the structure. When the liquefiable interlayer is only present in the lateral foundation of the station, an increase in its thickness results in a stronger shear effect on the structure and a higher probability of damage. However, when the thickness of the liquifiable interlayer reaches a point where the entire station is placed within it, the lateral force and deformation of the structure are significantly reduced.
Rapid Estimation of Battery Storage Capacity through Multiple Linear Regression
Authors: Jung Chulwon , Choi Woongchul
Published: August 2023

Due to global warming issues, the rapid growth of electric vehicle sales is fully expected to result in a dramatic increase in returned batteries after the first use. Naturally, industries have shown great interest in establishing business models for retired battery reuse and recycling. However, they still have many challenges, such as high costs from the logistics of returned batteries and evaluating returned battery quality. One of the most important characteristics of a returned battery is the battery storage capacity. Conventionally, the battery’s energy capacity is measured through the low current full charging and discharging process. While this traditional measurement procedure gives a reliable estimate of battery storage capacity, the time required for a reliable estimate is unacceptably long to support profitable business models. In this paper, we propose a new algorithm to estimate battery storage capacity that can dramatically reduce the time for estimation through the partial discharging process. To demonstrate the applicability of the proposed algorithm, cylindrical and prismatic cells were used in the experiments. Initially, five indicators were selected from the voltage response curves that can identify battery storage capacity. Then, the five indicators were applied to principal component analysis (PCA) to extract dominant factors. The extracted factors were applied to a multiple linear regression model to produce a reliable estimation of battery storage capacity.
Revisiting Nature’s “Unifying Patterns”: A Biological Appraisal
Authors: Lecointre Guillaume , Aish Annabelle , Améziane Nadia , Chekchak Tarik , Goupil Christophe , Grandcolas Philippe , Vincent Julian F. V. , Sun Jian-Sheng
Published: August 2023

Effective bioinspiration requires dialogue between designers and biologists, and this dialogue must be rooted in a shared scientific understanding of living systems. To support learning from “nature’s overarching design lessons” the Biomimicry Institute has produced ten “Unifying Patterns of Nature”. These patterns have been developed to engage with those interested in finding biologically inspired solutions to human challenges. Yet, although well-intentioned and appealing, they are likely to dishearten biologists. The aim of this paper is to identify why and propose alternative principles based on evolutionary theory.
Chitosan Nanoparticle/Simvastatin for Experimental Maxillary Bony Defect Healing: A Histological and Histomorphometrical Study
Authors: Alsaeed Muna Alaa , Al-Ghaban Nada M.H.
Published: August 2023

Biomaterials such as chitosan and simvastatin (Sim) have been introduced to accelerate the extensive and multicellular biological process of bone healing. The aim of this study was to evaluate the bone healing potential of chitosan and Sim, alone or combined. Forty-two male New Zealand rabbits were divided into three groups: chitosan nanoparticles (ChN), Sim and chitosan simvastatin nanoparticles (ChSimN). Two bony defects were created in the maxillary bone. The hole on the right side received one of the experimental materials, while the other side was assigned as the control and left to heal without any intervention. Bone specimens were collected at 2 and 4 weeks and then taken for histological and histomorphometrical analyses. The histological findings revealed that ChN possessed the highest number of osteoblasts and osteoclasts at weeks 2 and osteocytes after 4 weeks. There was a significant difference between the two healing periods regarding all bone parameters across all groups. ChN stood out as the only group that had a significant difference in the count of all bone cells between the two periods, thus having the best potential in promoting bone healing.
Increase in Double Negative B Lymphocytes in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Remission and Their Correlation with Early Differentiated T Lymphocyte Subpopulations
Authors: Moysidou Eleni , Lioulios Georgios , Christodoulou Michalis , Xochelli Aliki , Stai Stamatia , Iosifidou Myrto , Iosifidou Artemis , Briza Sophia , Briza Dimitria Ioanna , Fylaktou Asimina , Stangou Maria
Published: August 2023

B and T lymphocytes demonstrate important alterations in patients with systemic lupus erythematous (SLE), with a significant upregulation of double negative (DN) B cells. The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation of T cell immunity changes with the distinct B-cell-pattern SLE. In the present study, flow cytometry was performed in 30 patients in remission of SLE and 31 healthy controls to detect DN B cells (CD19+IgD-CD27-) and a wide range of T lymphocyte subpopulations based on the presence of CD45RA, CCR7, CD31, CD28, and CD57, defined as naive, memory, and advanced differentiated/senescent T cells. Both B and T lymphocytes were significantly reduced in SLE patients. However, the percentage of DN B cells were increased compared to HC (12.9 (2.3–74.2) vs. 8 (1.7–35), p = 0.04). The distribution of CD4 and CD8 lymphocytes demonstrated a shift to advanced differentiated subsets. The population of DN B cells had a significant positive correlation with most of the early differentiated T lymphocytes, CD4CD31+, CD4CD45RA+CD28+, CD4CD45RA+CD57-, CD4CD45RA-CD57-, CD4CD28+CD57-, CD4CD28+CD57+, CD4 CM, CD8 CD31+, CD8 NAÏVE, CD8CD45RA-CD57-, CD8CD28+CD57-, and CD8CD28+CD57+. Multiple regression analysis revealed CD4CD31+, CD8CD45RA-CD57-, and CD8CD28+CD57- cells as independent parameters contributing to DN B cells, with adjusted R2 = 0.534 and p < 0.0001. The predominance of DN B cells in patients with SLE is closely associated with early differentiated T lymphocyte subsets, indicating a potential causality role of DN B cells in T lymphocyte activation.
Length-Dependent Translation Efficiency of ER-Destined Proteins
Authors: Sahinbegovic Hana , Vdovin Alexander , Snaurova Renata , Durech Michal , Nezval Jakub , Sobotka Jiri , Hajek Roman , Jelinek Tomas , Simicek Michal
Published: August 2023

Gene expression is a fundamental process that enables cells to produce specific proteins in a timely and spatially dependent manner. In eukaryotic cells, the complex organization of the cell body requires precise control of protein synthesis and localization. Certain mRNAs encode proteins with an N-terminal signal sequences that direct the translation apparatus toward a specific organelle. Here, we focus on the mechanisms governing the translation of mRNAs, which encode proteins with an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) signal in human cells. The binding of a signal-recognition particle (SRP) to the translation machinery halts protein synthesis until the mRNA–ribosome complex reaches the ER membrane. The commonly accepted model suggests that mRNA that encodes a protein that contains an ER signal peptide continuously repeats the cycle of SRP binding followed by association and dissociation with the ER. In contrast to the current view, we show that the long mRNAs remain on the ER while being translated. On the other hand, due to low ribosome occupancy, the short mRNAs continue the cycle, always facing a translation pause. Ultimately, this leads to a significant drop in the translation efficiency of small, ER-targeted proteins. The proposed mechanism advances our understanding of selective protein synthesis in eukaryotic cells and provides new avenues to enhance protein production in biotechnological settings.
Bilateral Renal Auto-Transplantation for Retroperitoneal Sarcomas: Is It Underutilized?
Authors: Robinson Tyler P. , Milgrom Daniel P. , Nagaraju Santosh , Goggins William C. , Samy Kannan P. , Koniaris Leonidas G.
Published: August 2023

Sarcomas are a rare tumor of mesenchymal origin. The liposarcoma is the most common sarcoma of the retroperitoneum. Liposarcomas are typically low grade, and present at an advanced stage and a large size. We report a case of a large retroperitoneal liposarcoma, approximately 50 kg, encasing both kidneys, which was managed via a two-stage resection and staged renal auto-transplantation into the intra-peritoneal pelvis. The patient maintained normal renal function throughout, and remains disease free two years post-resection. Renal auto-transplantation with pelvic placement may facilitate improved margin-free resection. Renal relocation may allow the use of curative-intent ablative therapies such as radiofrequency ablation and radiation in cases of retroperitoneal recurrence.
Integrating Commercial-Off-The-Shelf Components into Radiation-Hardened Drone Designs for Nuclear-Contaminated Search and Rescue Missions
Authors: Earthperson Arjun , Diaconeasa Mihai A.
Published: August 2023

This paper conducts a focused probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) on the reliability of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) drones deployed for surveillance in areas with diverse radiation levels following a nuclear accident. The study employs the event tree/fault tree digraph approach, integrated with the dual-graph error propagation method (DEPM), to model sequences that could lead to loss of mission (LOM) scenarios due to combined hardware–software failures in the drone’s navigation system. The impact of radiation is simulated by a comparison of the total ionizing dose (TID) with the acceptable limit for each component. Errors are then propagated within the electronic hardware and software blocks to determine the navigation system’s reliability in different radiation zones. If the system is deemed unreliable, a strategy is suggested to identify the minimum radiation-hardening requirement for its subcomponents by reverse-engineering from the desired mission success criteria. The findings of this study can aid in the integration of COTS components into radiation-hardened (RAD-HARD) designs, optimizing the balance between cost, performance, and reliability in drone systems for nuclear-contaminated search and rescue missions.
Dynamic Analysis and Numerical Simulation of Arresting Hook Engaging Cable in Carried-Based UAV Landing Process
Authors: Shao Haoyuan , Kan Zi , Wang Yifeng , Li Daochun , Yao Zhuoer , Xiang Jinwu
Published: August 2023

Carrier-based unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) require precise evaluation methods for their landing and arresting safety due to their high autonomy and demanding reliability requirements. In this paper, an efficient and accurate simulation method is presented for studying the arresting hook engaging arresting cable process. The finite element method and multibody dynamics (FEM-MBD) approach is employed. By establishing a rigid–flexible coupling model encompassing the UAV and arresting gear system, the simulation model for the engagement process is obtained. The model incorporates multiple coordinate systems to effectively capture the relative motion between the rigid and flexible components. The model considers the material properties, arresting gear system characteristics, and UAV state during engagement. Verification is conducted by comparing simulation results with experimental data from a referenced arresting hook rebound. Finally, simulations are performed under different touchdown points and roll angles of the UAV to analyze the stress distribution of the hook, center of gravity variations, and the tire touch and rollover cable response. The proposed rigid–flexible coupling arresting dynamics model in this paper enables the effective analysis of the dynamic behavior during the arresting hook engaging arresting cable process.
Non-Additive Entropy Formulas: Motivation and Derivations
Authors: Biró Tamás Sándor , Deppman Airton
Published: August 2023

Entropy is a great tool in thermodynamics and statistical physics [...]
Towards Efficient Federated Learning: Layer-Wise Pruning-Quantization Scheme and Coding Design
Authors: Zhu Zheqi , Shi Yuchen , Xin Gangtao , Peng Chenghui , Fan Pingyi , Letaief Khaled B.
Published: August 2023

As a promising distributed learning paradigm, federated learning (FL) faces the challenge of communication–computation bottlenecks in practical deployments. In this work, we mainly focus on the pruning, quantization, and coding of FL. By adopting a layer-wise operation, we propose an explicit and universal scheme: FedLP-Q (federated learning with layer-wise pruning-quantization). Pruning strategies for homogeneity/heterogeneity scenarios, the stochastic quantization rule, and the corresponding coding scheme were developed. Both theoretical and experimental evaluations suggest that FedLP-Q improves the system efficiency of communication and computation with controllable performance degradation. The key novelty of FedLP-Q is that it serves as a joint pruning-quantization FL framework with layer-wise processing and can easily be applied in practical FL systems.
Regional Differences, Dynamic Evolution and Convergence of Carbon Emissions from Rural Residents’ Living Consumption: Evidence from China
Authors: Hu Chiqun , Ma Xiaoyu
Published: August 2023

Actively exploring a reduction in carbon emissions from rural residents’ living consumption (RRLC) is necessary to address climate change and achieve high-quality development of the rural economy. Based on the measurement of the carbon emissions from RRLC in China between the years 2000 and 2021, and it uncovers regional differences, dynamic evolution and convergence. The main findings are as follows: (1) Using the Dagum Gini coefficient, it was found that the differences in carbon emissions from RRLC in the nationwide and low-income level group (LLLG), low-middle-income level group (LMLG), upper-middle-income level group (UMLG), and high-income level group (HHLG) are all significantly decreasing, and the intensity of transvariation is the primary source of the overall difference. (2) Using the kernel density estimation, it was found that the level of carbon emissions from RRLC in the nationwide and the four major regions have generally gone upward, as well as a polarisation phenomenon. (3) Using the Markov chain, it was shown that there is an instability in the carbon emissions from RRLC, which can be transferred downward to the ideal state, but there is also a risk of increasing the upward shift of carbon emissions. (4) The nationwide level and the four regions showed typical σ convergence characteristics and absolute β convergence. After considering the influence of socio-economic and natural climatic factors, conditions β convergence trend is shown. And there are significant regional differences in spatial β convergence. The limitation of this study is that the data on carbon emissions from RRLC are only obtained at the macro level, which cannot accurately reflect the micro and individual impact on RRLC. On this basis, the paper puts forward policy recommendations to reduce the spatial imbalance of carbon emissions from RRLC.