bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis Rancangan Proses Bisnis E-Commerce Untuk Toko Desain UMKM Di Kota Jayapura
Authors: Haq Fesa Asy Syifa Nurul , Asmar Kurniati , Jayanti Novi Trihadi , Karang Alexander Gego
Published: February 2025

Toko Desain Jayapura (KoDeJ) adalah toko yang terletak di Kota Jayapura menyediakan jasa desain, percetakan, hingga dekorasi. Setiap harinya Toko Desain Jayapura sudah memiliki banyak pelanggan yang datang untuk konsultasi hingga memesan jasa yang disediakan. Dalam perkembangan dunia digital yang semakin pesat, membuat pasar usaha mengikut perkembangan tersebut untuk mengimbangi perkembangan zaman dan tuntutan konsumen yang semakin meningkat. Hal ini dirasakan oleh seluruh tingkatan usaha termasuk usaha mikro kecil dan menengah (UMKM), tidak terkecuali KoDej. Dengan adanya perubahan tersebut dapat berubah pula proses bisnis yang terdapat didalamnya, sehingga kesalahan yang akan terjadi dalam pencatatan kegiatan bisnis dapat berkurang dan bisnis yang dijalankan diharapkan mendapatkan keuntungan. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menganalisa dan memberikan sistem dengan metode waterfall, akan tetapi hanya sampai pada analisa perubahan proses bisnisnya. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah rancangan proses bisnis berbasis website yang dapat digunakan oleh KoDeJ dalam menjangkau pelanggan.
Implementasi Bahasa Dan Unsur Jurnalistik Dalam Penulisan Lead Pemberitaan Media Online
Authors: Lestari Ayu , Arifiah Adinda
Published: February 2025

Penelitian dengan judul Implementasi Bahasa dan Unsur Jurnalistik dalam Penulisan Lead di Media Online ini bertujuan untuk menguraikan bagaimana penggunaan bahasa jurnalistik yang sesuai dengan standar bahasa jurnalistik untuk penyampaian pemberitaan di media online nasional.  Analisis penggunaan bahasa jurnalistik pada penelitian ini terfokus pada isi pemberitaan pada media online, Republika Merdeka, Kompas.com, dan Tempo.com. Peneliti menggunakan teknik baca dan catat. Setiap berita yang diunggah kemudian dibaca dengan teliti, selanjutnya peneliti mencatat ada tidak kesalahan-kesalahan dalam berbahasa dan mengklasifikannya ke dalam domain-domain analisis kesalahan berbahasa.
Implementasi Strategi Digital Marketing Dengan Sistem Pre-Order Untuk Meningkatkan Volume Penjualan Makanan Pada Kedai Dapur Tiwi Dalam Menghadapi Pandemi
Authors: Al Rizky Farid , Wiyono Udi
Published: February 2025

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat bagaimana implementasi strategi digital marketing dengan sistem pre order dalam upaya meningkatkan volume penjualan makanan di kedai dapur Tiwi di masa pandemi. Strategi pemasaran dengan sistem pre order yang biasanya juga disebut sebagai PO merupakan sistem berjualan dimana penjual menerima pesananan makanan yang ditawarkan di media marketplace ataupun sosial media. Metode dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif yang bertujuan untuk mengumpulkan informasi terkait objek penelitian. Hasil penelitian ini ditemukan kesimpulan bahwa implementasi dan praktik jual beli dengan sistem pre order yang diterapkan pada Kedai Dapur Tiwi dapat mengatasi permasalahan sekaligus meningkatkan penjualan di saat pandemi.
Komodifikasi Konten Pada Platform Digital Dalam Perspektif Komunikasi
Authors: Pramadhani Diovita Hernika , Rafi Muhammad
Published: February 2025

Paradigma komunikasi kian mengalami kebaruan seiring dengan perkembangan teknologi. Paradigma komunikasi masa konvensional, dalam beberapa fenomena menjadi tidak relevan. Perubahan paradigma inilah yang kemudian melahirkan modifikasi dalam pengemasan sebuah pesan yang didistribusikan melalui berbagai platform digital, dimana masyarakat / users memegang penuh kendali atas akun pribadinya. Komodifikasi menjadi hal yang kerap ditemukan dalam fenomena viral di media sosial. Komodifikasi memang bertujuan untuk mendapatkan keuntungan dari sebuah pesan yang diproduksi dan didistribusikan secara luas. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dimana peneliti akan menjabarkan bentuk komodifikasi konten apa saja yang ada di platform digital dan tujuan apa yang ditemukan. Dari hasil penelitian ditemukan bahwa komodifikasi konten utamanya untuk menambah follower, viewer, subscriber di platform media sosial, selanjutnya berlanjut menjadi proses bisnis seperti kegiatan endorsement. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa komodifikasi konten merupakan salah satu strategi untuk mendapatkan popularitas dan keuntungan materi.
Manajemen Privasi Content Creator Tiktok Remaja Di Jakarta
Authors: Arifiah Adinda , Kasakeyan Melisa , Rotinsulu Gabriella
Published: February 2025

TikTok akhir-akhir ini menjadi sangat diminati oleh banyak orang termasuk para remaja, hal ini dapat mempengaruhi perilaku dan cara hidup dari para pengguna TikTok tersebut. Menurut data yang diperoleh mayoritas pengguna TikTok adalah remaja. Maraknya penggunaan TikTok oleh remaja, menimbulkan dampak negatif bagi para remaja yang menggunakan TikTok. Penelitian ini penting dilakukan untuk mengetahui motivasi serta menganalisis gaya hidup dan perilaku anak muda di Jakarta Selatan yang terpengaruh oleh konten tiktok yang diakses dalam kesehariannya. Penelitian ini memakai metode kualitatif, dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data dijalankan melalui wawancara, observasi, serta dokumentasi. Sumber yang digunakan untuk riset ini yaitu salah satu content creator yang aktif di Jakarta. Dari penelitian ini ditemukan bahwa pengaruh penggunaan sosial media tiktok berakibat pada perubahan pola pikir, tingkah laku serta kepribadian dari informan.
EFEKTIFITAS PIJAT OKETANI TERHADAP PENINGKATAN ASI PADA IBU NIFAS
Authors: Krismiadi Dedi , Apriyanti
Published: February 2025

Latar Belakang: Air Susu Ibu (ASI) merupakan hasil sekresi cairan yang berasal dari payudara ibu. Namun beberapa
ibu nifas dihadapkan dengan ASI yang keluar sangat sedikit sehingga memberikan susu formula pada bayinya karena
Jumlah keluaran ASI yang kurang, untuk mengatasi hal tersebut perlu dilakukan Upaya untuk mengatasi hal tersebut
dengan melakukan Pijat oketani yang merupakan manajemen keterampilan untuk mengatasi masalah laktasi seperti
produksi ASI yang tidak cukup atau ASI kurang dan pembengkakan payudara.
Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektifitas pijat oketani terhadap peningkatan ASI pada ibu nifas hari
pertama sampai hari ketiga di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Poasia.
Metode: Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan desain Pre Eksperimen dengan menggunakan pendekatan one group Pre-
Post Test Without Control Group Design. Populasi penilitian ini berjumlah 30 responden dengan sampel sebanyak 30
responden, pengambilan sampel menggunakan Teknik Total Sampling. Pengumpulan data menggunakan lembar
observasi sebagai alat ukur. Analisis data dilakukan secara univariat dan bivariat. Pengolahan data menggunakan
program SPSS for windows versi 25 dengan uji statistik Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test.
Hasil: penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pijat oketani efektif meningkatkkan produksi ASI pada ibu nifas hari pertama
sampai hari ketiga di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Poasia dengan nilai P value = 0.000 (P < 0,005).
Kesimpulan: Pijat oketani dapat meningkatkan produksi ASI pada ibu nifas. Diharapkan pihak Puskesmas Poasia dapat
menerapkan pijat ini kepada ibu nifas dan juga melakukan penyuluhan terkait pijat oketani pada ibu hamil dan ibu pasca
persalinan.
AKTIVITAS FISIK DAN KEPATUHAN MINUM OBAT PADA PASIEN HIPERTENSI
Authors: Miranti Miranti , Pratama Kharisma , Jais Suriadi
Published: February 2025

Latar belakang: Hipertensi telah membunuh 9,4 juta warga di dunia setiap tahunnya. World Health Organization
memperkirakan jumlah penderita hipertensi akan terus meningkat seiring dengan jumlah penduduk yang semakin
bertambah banyak. Kepatuhan menjadi komponen penting dalam upaya mengontrol hipertensi dan memutus mata rantai
terjadinya berbagai komplikasi. Selain kepatuhan minum obat, aktivitas fisik juga menjadi salah satu faktor yang dapat
memperingan kejadian hipertensi.
Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui gambaran aktivitas fisik dan kepatuhan minum obat anti hipertensi pada pasien hipertensi di
wilayah kerja Puskesmas Dara Juanti Sintang.
Metode penelitian: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif, yang mengambarkan tentang aktivitas fisik dan
kepatuhan minum obat penderita hipertensi. Sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 97 penderita hipertensi. Teknik
perekrutan sampel menggunakan teknik konsekutif sampling. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Dara
Juanti, Sintang pada bulan Maret-Juni 2024. Pengumpulan data aktivitas fisik menggunakan kuesioner Baecke,
sedangkan tingkat kepatuhan minum obat akan diukur menggunakan Kuesioner MMAS-8 dari Morisky.
Hasil penelitian: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar responden memiliki aktivitas fisik pada pada
tingkat ringan, yaitu sejumlah 37 (38,1%) responden, dan sebagian besar responden memiliki tingkat kepatuhan yang
sedang terhadap minum obat yaitu sejumlah 41 (35,6%) responden.
Kesimpulan: Hasil penelitian telah menunjukkan bahwa penderita hipertensi memiliki aktivitas fisik mulai dari tingkat
yang ringan hingga berat. Penelitian ini juga menunjukkan bahwa tingkat kepatuhan pasien dalam minum obat anti
hipertensi berada pada kategori sedang.
Qana’ah Dalam Al-Qur’an (Studi Komparatif Tafsir Al Azhar Dan Tafsir Al Mishbah)
Authors: Nurul Amalia Azlikah  , Fathoni
Published: February 2025

This study aims to examine the concept of qana’ah in the Qur’an through a comparative study between Tafsir Mishbah by Quraish Shihab and Tafsir Al Azhar by Buya Hamka. The main issue raised in this study is the understanding of qana’ah, which is the attitude of feeling sufficient with what Allah has given. The theory used to analyze this concept is the view of two great Indonesian scholars, namely Buya Hamka and Quraish Shihab.  The results of the study show that these two interpretations have similarities in their explanation, namely qana'ah means having the nature of sufficient with what has been given by Allah, without feeling less or excessive. This study makes an important contribution in understanding how qana’ah is perceived and applied in everyday life in accordance with the guidance of the Qur’an, as explained by the two scholars.
Rola interpersonalnego kontekstu rodzicielstwa i spostrzeganego wsparcia społecznego w regulacji agresji interpersonalnej
Authors: Szukało Anna , Klimek Julia
Published: February 2025

Wprowadzenie: Badania z obszaru psychologii od dawna wskazują na kluczowe znaczenie środowiska rodzinnego i jakości pierwszej więzi emocjonalnej w kształtowaniu relacji interpersonalnych w dorosłych życiu. Na przestrzeni lat powstało wiele typologii postaw rodzicielskich i stylów wychowania, w badaniu oparto się na jednym z nich ‒ na modelu Skinner, który bazuje na trzech dwubiegunowych wskaźnikach. Celem przeprowadzonego badania było określenie, które wymiary rodzicielstwa są czynnikami ryzyka i ochrony dla natężenia agresji fizycznej, werbalne, wrogości i gniewu. Metoda: W badaniu wzięło udział 160 młodych dorosłych w wieku od 17 do 26 lat. Wykorzystane narzędzia to Kwestionariusz Interpersonalnego Kontekstu Rodzicielstwa, Wielowymiarowa Skala Spostrzeganego Wsparcia Społecznego oraz Kwestionariusz Agresji Bussa i Perry’ego. Wyniki: Wykazano, że wymiary chaos i przymus w relacji z ojcem oraz odrzucenie w relacji z matką są czynnikami ryzyka związanymi z natężeniem wrogości, przejawianej w życiu dorosłym. Z badań wyłania się większy wkład relacji z ojcem w modelowanie zachowań agresywnych dziecka w porównaniu z relacją z matką. Z kolei wysokie wsparcie społeczne okazało się czynnikiem ochrony dla zachowań agresywnych, co wskazuje, że postrzeganie świata społecznego w kategoriach życzliwych i przyjaznych sprzyja eliminacji negatywnych wzorców zachowań w relacjach z innymi. Wnioski: Na podstawie uzyskanych wyników można stwierdzić, że postrzegane wsparcie społeczne, które otrzymujemy od bliskich jest ważnym czynnikiem, mogącym neutralizować następstwa negatywnych doświadczeń wychowawczych z dzieciństwa, w tym zachowań agresywnych. Dlatego kształtowanie zaufania wobec innych i zachęcanie do poszukiwania wsparcia społecznego można traktować jako ważny element terapii u osób, które przejawiają na co dzień problemy z agresją.
Transitioning to Higher Education: College Adjustment of International Students within Central Asia and South Asia
Authors: Iun Anastasiia Iun , Molchanova Elena , Palacios Andrea Molina , Sreekala Reshma , Cook Amy L.
Published: February 2025

Higher education institutions situated in Central Asia and South Asia have become increasingly open to receiving international students. However, there is a dearth of research and information regarding the presence and outcomes of international students in both regions. Given that the adjustment process presents challenges, more research is needed on international students transitioning from high schools to higher education within both regions. This article provides a brief context of Central Asia and South Asia, reviews existing literature on adjustment to college through the framework of risks and resilience, and provides school psychologists with recommendations to support prospective international students working in both regions.
„Zacznij lekcję od doświadczenia” ‒ teoria autodeterminacji i metody doświadczeniowe w praktyce szkolnej. Wywiad z Richardem Rutschmanem
Authors: Łoskot Maria , Małek Karolina
Published: February 2025

Przedstawiamy czytelnikowi rozmowę z Richardem Rutschmanem, zaangażowanym od dekad w kształtowanie i wprowadzanie do szkół metod opartych o edukację przez doświadczenie. Richard Rutschman posiada stopień doktora z obszaru edukacji i od wielu lat prowadzi warsztaty, kursy uniwersyteckie oraz szkolenia z zakresu edukacji przygodowej (ang. adventure education) i dialogu motywującego (ang. motivational interviewing). Jest członkiem Stowarzyszenia Edukacji Doświadczalnej (Association for Experiential Education) oraz Sieci Trenerów Wywiadu Motywującego (Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers). Przez 26 lat pracował na Uniwersytecie Northeastern Illinois jako trener, facylitator i administrator, włączając edukację doświadczalną oraz dialog motywujący w programy nauczania kierowane do studentów i rodziców.
Frygten for fraktioner i forestillinger om folket – Hobbes, Locke og Rousseau om suverænitet, folk og politik
Authors: Hein Jessen Mathias
Published: February 2025

I denne artikel argumenterer jeg for, at forestillingen om folkesuverænitet overtager
den politiske grundmodel fra tidligere måder at tænke suverænitet på ved at kon-stituere det politiske forhold som værende det mellem individet på den ene side og
staten, nationen eller folket på den anden. Dermed bliver individet det grundlæg-gende politiske subjekt, hvormed alle andre sammenslutninger udgrænses som po-litiske subjekter. Artiklen argumenterer for, at en afgørende del af forestillingen om
suverænitet var tømningen af det politiske rum mellem staten og individet for kon-kurrerende politiske sammenslutninger, og at dette skal ses som en del af det tidligt-moderne ‘politi’, som handlede om at skabe god orden internt i det politiske legeme.
I artiklen analyseres de tre kontrakt-tænkere Thomas Hobbes, John Locke og Jean-Jacques Rousseau som en del af den idéhistoriske eller legitimatoriske tømning af
statens politiske rum, og som en del af politi-projektet. Dermed argumenteres der ogsåfor, at den moderne måde at forstå politik på er udtryk for en særlig politisk orden, derikke kan tænke sammenslutninger som politiske subjekter.
PRDM16 functions as a co-repressor in the BMP pathway to suppress neural stem cell proliferation
Authors: He Li , Wen Jiayu , Dai Qi
Published: February 2025

BMP signalling acts as an instructive cue in multiple developmental processes such as tissue patterning, stem cell proliferation and differentiation. It remains unclear how the same signalling input can be translated into a diverse range of cell-specific outputs. Here we have identified PRDM16 as a key regulator for BMP-induced neural stem cell (NSC) quiescence. We have determined genomic distribution of the SMAD4/pSMAD complexes in quiescent and proliferating NSCs and find that PRDM16 tethers the SMAD4 and pSMAD1/5/8 proteins at their co-bound genomic sites to prevent transcriptional activation of cell proliferation genes. Loss of
Prdm16
led to relocation of the SMAD complex to neighbouring genomic regions, leading to aberrant upregulation of BMP target genes. Such function of PRDM16 is also required for the specification of choroid plexus (ChP) epithelial cells. Using a single-cell resolution fluorescent
in situ
approach, we show that a SMAD/PRDM16 co-repressed gene,
Wnt7b
, and Wnt activity become upregulated in the
Prdm16
mutant ChP, which correlates with abnormally elevated cell proliferation. Together, our work defines the mechanism by which SMAD4 and pSMAD1/5/8 repress gene expression during the induction of cell quiescence and suggests a regulatory circuit composed of BMP and Wnt signaling and PRDM16 in the control of stem cell behaviors.
Impact of liver-specific survival motor neuron (SMN) depletion on central nervous system and peripheral tissue pathology
Authors: de Almeida Monique Marylin Alves , De Repentigny Yves , Gagnon Sabrina , Sutton Emma R , Kothary Rashmi
Published: February 2025

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is caused by mutations in the Survival Motor Neuron 1 (SMN1) gene. While traditionally viewed as a motor neuron disorder, there is involvement of various peripheral organs in SMA. Notably, fatty liver has been observed in SMA mouse models and SMA patients. Nevertheless, it remains unclear whether intrinsic depletion of SMN protein in the liver contributes to pathology in the peripheral or central nervous systems. To address this, we developed a mouse model with a liver-specific depletion of SMN by utilizing an Alb-Cre transgene together with one Smn2B allele and one Smn1 exon 7 allele flanked by loxP sites. Initially, we evaluated phenotypic changes in these mice at postnatal day 19 (P19), when the severe model of SMA, the Smn2B/- mice, exhibit many symptoms of the disease. The liver-specific SMN depletion does not induce motor neuron death, neuromuscular pathology or muscle atrophy, characteristics typically observed in the Smn2B/- mouse at P19. However, mild liver steatosis was observed, although no changes in liver function were detected. Notably, pancreatic alterations resembled that of Smn2B/-mice, with a decrease in insulin-producing β-cells and an increase in glucagon-producingα-cells, accompanied by a reduction in blood glucose and an increase in plasma glucagon and glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1). These changes were transient, as mice at P60 exhibited recovery of liver and pancreatic function. While the mosaic pattern of the Cre-mediated excision precludes definitive conclusions regarding the contribution of liver-specific SMN depletion to overall tissue pathology, our findings highlight an intricate connection between liver function and pancreatic abnormalities in SMA.
Et essay om eksistentiel krise og kærlighedens kraft i mødet med demens – en søsters oplevelser
Authors: Damsgaard Janne Brammer , Kvande Monica Evelyn , Delmar Charlotte , Lauritzen Jette
Published: February 2025

Dette essay belyser eksistentiel krise og kærlighed i mødet med demens set gennem en søsters perspektiv. Baseret på vignetter kastes lys på førsteforfatterens og hendes brors forskellige tilgange til omsorg for deres demente mor. En omsorg der blandes med eksistentielle problematikker som håbløshed, vrede og utilstrækkelighed, og som skaber spændinger i familierelationer. Essayet trækker på Knud Ejler Løgstrups og Kari Martinsens filosofiske betragtninger om etiske grundvilkår, og argumenterer for at kærlighed kan udgøre en meningsfuld drivkraft, der kan skabe eksistentiel ro og balance i en verden fyldt med usikkerhed og kaos for nærtstående til mennesker med demens. I dét møde kan kærligheden, sårbarheden, og de tætte familiære bånd udgøre et ståsted. Ved at balancere sansning og forståelse, og imødekomme den etiske fordring om barmhjertighed, kan nærtstående til mennesker med demens finde styrke og navigere gennem de svære tider. Men vi må slippe fuldkommenhedsmanien, og i stedet gribe kærlighedens kraft, hvor der kan findes sjælelige pejlemærker.
BiLSTM-enhanced legal text extraction model using fuzzy logic and metaphor recognition
Authors: Chen Jia
Published: February 2025

The burgeoning field of natural language processing (NLP) has witnessed exponential growth, captivating researchers due to its diverse practical applications across industries. However, the intricate nature of legal texts poses unique challenges for conventional text extraction methods. To surmount these challenges, this article introduces a pioneering legal text extraction model rooted in fuzzy language processing and metaphor recognition, tailored for the domain of online environment governance. Central to this model is the utilization of a bidirectional long short-term memory (Bi-LSTM) network, adept at delineating illicit behaviors by establishing connections between legal provisions and judgments. Additionally, a self-attention module is integrated into the Bi-LSTM architecture, augmented by L2 regularization, to facilitate the efficient extraction of legal text information, thereby enabling the identification and classification of illegal content. This innovative approach effectively resolves the issue of legal text recognition. Experimental findings underscore the efficacy of the proposed method, achieving an impressive macro-F1 score of 0.8005, precision of 0.8047, and recall of 0.8014. Furthermore, the article delves into an analysis and discussion of the potential application prospects of the legal text extraction model, grounded in fuzzy language processing and metaphor recognition, within the realm of online environment governance.
GATI-RS model using Bi-LSTM and multi-head attention mechanism to enhance online shopping experience for the elderly with accurate click-through rate prediction
Authors: Liu Ying , Abidin Shahriman Zainal , Vermol Verly Veto , Yang Shaolong , Liu Hanyu
Published: February 2025

With the rapid development of e-commerce and the increasing aging population, more elderly people are engaging in online shopping. However, challenges they face during this process are becoming more apparent. This article proposes a recommendation system based on click-through rate (CTR) prediction, aiming to enhance the online shopping experience for elderly users. By analyzing user characteristics, product features, and their interactions, we constructed a model combining bidirectional long short-term memory (Bi-LSTM) and multi-head self-attention mechanism to predict the item click behavior of elderly users in the recommendation section. Experimental results demonstrated that the model excels in CTR prediction, effectively improving the relevance of recommended content. Compared to the baseline model long short-term memory (LSTM), the GATI-RS framework improved CTR prediction accuracy by 40%, and its loss function rapidly decreased and remained stable during training. Additionally, the GATI-RS framework showed significant performance improvement when considering only elderly users, with accuracy surpassing the baseline model by 42%. These results indicate that the GATI-RS framework, through optimized algorithms, significantly enhances the model’s global information integration and complex pattern recognition capabilities, providing strong support for developing recommendation systems for elderly online shoppers. This research not only offers new insights for e-commerce platforms to optimize services but also contributes to improving the quality of life and well-being of the elderly.
Changes in bacterial viability after preparation and storage of fecal microbiota transplantation solution using equine feces
Authors: Arantes Julia A. , Di Pietro Rebecca , Ratté Mélanie , Arroyo Luis G. , Leclère Mathilde , Costa Marcio C.
Published: February 2025

Background

Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has been used as a treatment option for horses (Equus caballus) with gastrointestinal diseases. Several preparation and conservation protocols to improve bacterial survival have been studied in other species.

Methods

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of oxygen exposure and different protectant solutions on bacterial viability before and after freezing using horse feces. Fecal samples from 10 healthy horses were aliquoted and diluted in cryoprotectant solutions containing antioxidants (n = 40) or 10% glycerol (n = 40). Half of the aliquots from each dilution condition were prepared inside an anaerobic chamber, while the other half were prepared under ambient air conditions. Each sample was also analyzed fresh and after freezing at −20 °C for 90 days. Bacterial viability was assessed using flow cytometry. A mixed linear model and the Friedman and Wilcoxon tests were used depending on data distribution.

Results

Freeze-thawing decreased bacterial viability by 47% (mean ± SD: 51 ± 27% before, 27 ± 8% after; p < 0.001). Glycerol was superior to the cryoprotectant after freezing (32 ± 8% glycerol, 24 ± 8% cryoprotectant; p < 0.001). Oxygen exposure did not affect viability (p = 0.13). There was no statistical difference between protectant solutions in fresh samples (p = 0.16).

Conclusions

Fresh FMT solutions may be better for treating horses with dysbiosis, but if freezing cannot be avoided, glycerol should be used to dilute feces.
A novel microbial agent reduces soil paclobutrazol residue, enhances enzyme activities and increases Ophiopogon japonicus production
Authors: Jiang Xiaojun , Wang Huadong , Huang Yi , Jin Hong , Ding Jianguo , Ma Lin , Zheng Lei
Published: February 2025

Background

Ophiopogon japonicus (O. japonicus) is a versatile plant valued for its medicinal, food, and ornamental properties. Its cultivation often involves the excessive use of paclobutrazol, leading to a series of environmental and agricultural problems such as soil contamination, nutrient depletion, and safety risks. However, there is currently no effective solution.

Methods

Based on a novel microbial agent, Micrococcus yunnanensis strain HY001 (MYSH), field experiments were conducted in the main production area of O. japonicus. Soil paclobutrazol residue, soil enzyme activities, and the yield and dry matter ratio of O. japonicus were measured. Hierarchical partitioning (HP) was used to identify the relative importance of different variables, and partial least squares path modeling (PLS-PM) was applied to elucidate the mechanisms underlying MYSH’s effects on soil health and crop production.

Results

MYSH significantly reduced soil paclobutrazol residue by 75.18% over five months, compared to a natural degradation rate of 50.72% over a year. Compared to the control group, the MYSH-treated group enhanced soil sucrase activity, soil urease activity, and soil alkaline phosphatase activity, with rates of 47.81%, 46.70%, and 216.66%, respectively. Additionally, MYSH improved O. japonicus productivity, with a 94.75% increase in yield and a 17.64% increase in dry matter ratio. HP revealed that MYSH was the primary factor affecting the yield and dry matter ratio of O. japonicus, with relative importance of 47.75% and 42.28%, respectively. The key mechanism was that MYSH degraded soil paclobutrazol residue, which in turn influenced soil sucrase activity, ultimately impacting the yield of O. japonicus (p < 0.05).

Conclusions

This study demonstrates the dual role of MYSH as both an environmental remediation agent and a crop productivity enhancer for the first time. By reducing paclobutrazol residue and enhancing soil health and crop production, MYSH shows great potential for broader application in sustainable agricultural practices. This research highlights the efficacy of microbial agents in addressing agrochemical contamination and promoting sustainable farming, providing a valuable contribution to the development of eco-friendly agricultural solutions.
Evaluation of a seed drill for barley and vetch sowing as a function of varying seeding ratios
Authors: Yazgi Arzu , Gunhan Tuncay , Kir Behcet , Demiroglu Topcu Gulcan , Aykas Erdem
Published: February 2025

Objectives

The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of a seed drill for seeding barley and vetch mixtures having different ratios and to determine their impact on plant emergence, yield and feed quality of component crops.

Methods

The laboratory and field experiments were conducted to determine the performance of the seeder using pure barley, common vetch, and their mixtures in ratios, namely 100:0, 0:100, 75:25, 50:50, 25:75. The seed flow and distribution uniformity across the rows were determined within laboratory conditions, while other response variables were assessed in the field conditions.

Results

The coefficient of variation values of flow evenness for barley and vetch were found to be 1.0–5.5% and 0.3–2.1%, respectively. Seed distribution uniformity of each row unit were also determined ranging from 4.2% to 10.7% and from 0.4% to 1.4% for barley and vetch, respectively. The goodness criteria values ranged between 66.4%–86.0% for the laboratory tests while the corresponding values had a range of 78%–86% for field samples. Based on the findings in this work, the overall ranges of variation factor values were 0.43–1.28 and 0.36–0.77 for laboratory and field evaluations, respectively. Furthermore, the maximum yield was 42,620 kg ha−1, whereas the minimum dry material ratio was 16.93% recorded for pure barley crop.

Conclusions

It appears that the results in this work demonstrated that the seed drill could have a great potential to be used effectively for the seeding of barley as well as vetch mixtures as a function of various ratios to enhance the overall yield of the crop.
Do ambiguous images provide psychological insights? Testing a popular claim
Authors: Wiseman Richard , Watt Caroline
Published: February 2025

Social media posts and websites claim that the way in which people perceive ambiguous images reveals insights into their personality and thinking style. To explore this notion, participants indicated the first image that they perceived in four ambiguous pictures (Duck-Rabbit, Younger-Older Woman, Rubin’s Vase and Horse-Seal), and completed a Five Factor personality measure along with scales relating to optimism, procrastination, holistic thinking, and decision-making style. Many of the claims received no empirical support and so constitute a new type of psychological myth. Future research could explore why these claims remain popular with the public and why people frequently share the material with others. In addition, several significant and interesting findings emerged, including associations between Duck-Rabbit, personality, and optimism, and Younger-Older Woman and age. Possible future research into these phenomena is discussed.
Night surveys reveal abundant populations of sea urchins with high erosive potential in Cayo Arenas, Banco de Campeche
Authors: Cabrera Rivera Elizabeth , Molina-Hernández Ana , Medellín-Maldonado Francisco , Guendulain-García Sergio , Pérez-Cervantes Esmeralda , Rioja-Nieto Rodolfo , Medina-Valmaseda Alexis E , Alvarez-Filip Lorenzo
Published: February 2025

Sea urchins perform key ecological functions in coral reefs, such as herbivory and erosion of calcareous structures, which intensify at night. The Cayo Arenas reef, Campeche Bank, Mexico, is located far from the coast, which has helped to protect it from direct anthropogenic threats. However, no information is available on the status of sea urchin populations and the bioerosion processes they perform in the reef. For this reason, we conducted diurnal and nocturnal surveys to characterize urchin density as a function of the diel cycle and to calculate their bioerosive potential. The surveys were conducted at 3 sites with different survey depths (10–19 m) and varying reef heterogeneity related to 2 components: coral cover and sand cover. All surveys were conducted in July 2023. In general, an abundant population of urchins was observed, which was mainly composed of Diadema antillarum. At night, the abundance (14.5 ± 3.8 ind) and bioerosion rate (1.55 ± 0.53 kg CaCO3·m–2·y–1) were higher than during the day (2.6 ± 0.8 ind and 0.2 ± 0.06 kg CaCO3·m–2·y–1). In addition, depth and reef geomorphology seemed to influence the pattern of urchin density. At sites with high reef heterogeneity, sea urchin density was higher at night, which could be associated with a greater availability of refuge from predators. Our results show an underestimation of urchin population densities in daytime surveys and, therefore, their impact on the ecosystem as bioerosion agents because sea urchins are mostly nocturnal but are commonly surveyed during the day.
Survey for Natural Incidence of Diseases in Rabi Soybean in Telangana, India
Authors: Putta Bhargavi , Nenavath Balram , Basha S. Ameer , Pushpavalli S. N. C. V. L
Published: February 2025

Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) also known as “Miracle Crop”, is a major oil seed crop grown worldwide. The present study was undertaken to assess the incidence of soybean diseases during rabi 2023-24. Roving surveys were conducted in Adilabad, Jagtial, Nizamabad, Kamareddy districts of Telangana state. The survey results revealed that, the highest incidence of Alternaria disease (40.30%) was recorded in Nizamabad, while the lowest (8.60%) in Adilabad. Yellow Mosaic Disease had the highest incidence (52.4%) in Jagtial and the lowest (11.2%) in Adilabad. Jagtial also recorded the highest incidence of both, dry root rot (42.9%) and anthracnose (16.8%), whereas Kamareddy reported no incidence (0%) of these diseases at the vegetative stage. Nizamabad had the highest incidence of both powdery mildew (12.4%) and sudden death syndrome (6.4%). These findings highlight the need for awareness and the implementation of effective management strategies to control soybean diseases in the affected districts.
ICT Leapfrogging and Stock Market Performance in Selected Sub-Saharan African Countries
Authors: Godslove Okereke, Ike , A. B. Onakoya , O. Amusa, Bolanle
Published: February 2025

ICT leapfrogging hypothesis suggests that developing countries like SSA countries should skip traditional stages of development and rapidly embrace information communication technology. According to this hypothesis, developing countries would experience rapid development if they absorb ICT leapfrogging. This study, tested ICT leapfrogging hypothesis on stock exchange performance in selected SSA countries. The study covered 2008-2022. Principal Component Analysis was employed in computing single measure of ICT and stock performance based on ICT and stock performance variables. Hypothesis was tested using fixed effect estimate and the result found that ICT leapfrogging hypothesis did not hold on stock performance in the selected SSA countries. The study concludes that lack of telecommunication infrastructure in the SSA region is a major factor that contributed to the failure of ICT leapfrogging hypothesis on stock performance in the selected SSA countries. The study therefore recommended that telecommunication infrastructure be provided in the SSA region.
Evaluating the Mechanism of Direct Health Facility Funding in Primary Healthcare Facilities in Plateau State: Suggestions and Recommendations
Authors: Bewa Christopher
Published: February 2025

The study aimed at providing suggestions and recommendations on how to improve the implementation of the Direct Health Facility Funding in Primary Healthcare Facilities in Plateau State. The population for this study therefore was made up of 974 healthcare centres in Plateau State, out of which 851 are primary health care centres with a population of 1702 administrators and 25,111 staff. Through the ballot system, a sample of 265 administrators and 377 staff were selected, giving a total sample size of 642 respondents. The results from the qualitative and quantitative analysis both revealed that there is a need to ensure prompt disbursement of funds, adequate training for staff on Direct Health Facility Funding administration and strict supervision of how funds are utilized in the primary healthcare facilities. Phasing out of the current fund disbursement modality and replacement with a more dependable and effective mechanism is recommended. Accordingly, for purposes of ensuring proper usage by facility management committees and medical staff, the Ministry of Health should provide primary healthcare facilities policy instructions on how to handle government health funding. This can be done by setting up a monitoring committee of management staff of primary health facilities, community leaders and staff of the ministry of health. In addition, more training should be provided to administrators of primary health facilities to equip them adequately on Direct Health Facility Funding Administration.
Timing of Nitrogen Treatment in Maize (Zea mays L.) Produced in Punjab’s Coarse Loamy Typic Haplustept Soil being Evaluated
Authors: Behera Himanshu Sekhar , Kumar Raj
Published: February 2025

Field experiments were performed at the Soil Science research farm of Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, during the kharif season of 2022 and 2023. This experiment primary goal was to understand, biomass and nitrogen uptake pattern of maize (Zea mays L.)  grown   in coarse loamy Typic Haplustept soil. The experiment farm is located at latitude at 31°14’30.5’’N and longitude 75°41'52.1” E. The field trial was conducted in randomized block design with three replications in non-saline alkaline soil. Their wore two treatments: the recommended dose of fertilizer N @ 125 kg ha-1, P2O5 @ 60 kg ha-1, K2O @ 30 kg ha-1 was tested against the no fertilizer control. The PAU maize variety PMH-13 was sowing in kharif season of 2022 and 2023.The plant attribute data was collected at 3 days of interval starting after 23 days of sowing till maturity. Data on plant height, dry matter weight and total nitrogen was recorded for the plant sample after the plant achieved 3 leaves stage. The perusal of plant height data indicated for clear cut stages of maize growth at 42, 56, 65 and 89 days of sowing. However, the differences in growth stages are not clearly decipherable in dry weight in total nitrogen data. So, plant growth stage at 42 days is almost near to the knee-high stage and 65 days stage is near to the tasseling stage of the maize. These two stages match with the already recommended dose of nitrogen fertilizer. Plant height data indicate two more growth stages of maize at 56 and 89 days. So, for improving maize productivity and increasing fertilizer urea efficiency it is suggested that nitrogen fertilizer dose should be further splits to four top dressing application. However further field trials in different agro-climatic reigns are necessary for any final recommendation to the farmer.
Effect of Phosphorus and Vermicompost on Growth and Productivity of Black Gram (Vigna mungo L.)
Authors: Bairagi Vijay Das , Mishra Deepak , Gurjar Om Prakash , Regar Om Prakash , Mehta Promod , Yadav Indra Raj
Published: February 2025

A field experiment was conducted during the Rabi season of 2023–24 at the Experimental Farm, Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Mewar University, Gangrar, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. The study evaluated the effect of phosphorus and vermicompost on the growth and productivity of black gram (variety Pratap Urd-1). The result revealed that the maximum plant height (50.25 cm), dry matter accumulation (13.25/plant), number of nodules per plant (40.15), fresh weight of nodules per plant (71.02 mg/plant), dry weight of nodules per plant (51.02 mg/plant), leaf area index (3.52) and yield parameter such as number of pods per plant (35.15), number of seed per pod (7.15), grain yield (11.85 q/ha), straw yield (22.45 q/ha) and biological yield (34.30 q/ha) with application of T9-40 kg P2O5 ha-1 + 2.5 t vermicompost ha-1. Also, maximum net return (59501/ha) and B:C ratio (1.89) were recorded with T9-40 kg P2O5 ha-1 + 2.5 t vermicompost ha-1.
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) Probing on Interactions of Proteins with Phenolic Compounds in the East African Highland Banana Pulp at Different Stages of Banana Juice Extraction
Authors: Majaliwa Nuria , Kibazohi Oscar , Alminger Marie
Published: February 2025

The ability of East African highland bananas to produce juice is hypothesized to be attributed to the interactions of proteins and phenolic compounds during mechanical kneading of the banana pulps. The mechanism on how this occurs is still unclear though the involvements of their chemical functional groups have been mentioned. To evaluate the influence of proteins and phenolic compounds on juice recovery, this study analyzed and compared functional groups present in the pulp of intact fruit and at different stages of juice extraction. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis was performed to provide novel information on the changes of the functional groups in the pulp structure in response to banana juice production by mechanical blending. Amide I, amide II regions in FTIR spectra were used to study the structural changes of proteins as the result of protein-polyphenol interactions. FTIR analysis displayed that the mechanical blending led to the decrease of phenolic compounds and shift of protein regions (Amide I and II). Result suggests that, the reduction of the intensity of OH spectra is attributed to interaction of these groups, while the shift in the wavenumber of OH from 3300 to 2250 cm -1, may be attributed to the formation of hydrogen bonding. Moreover, the observed reduced intensity at amide I region at 1655.14 cm -1 could explain the same phenomena. Reduced intensity in the carbohydrate region (995.65 cm -1) of the spent pulp after juice recovery could be ascribed to the reduction of these components in the pulp as most of them were released in the juice product during extraction. The involvements of proteins and pectin with phenolic compounds were validated by the addition of adsorbent and enzyme (bentonite and pectinase) during juice extraction, as the result no juice was recovered, suggesting the chemical structures in protein and pectin were partly broken, hence no observed interactions. The observations suggest interactions between polyphenol, protein and pectic polysaccharides and that all three compounds may have an impact on banana juice release. Understanding these mechanisms could inform improvements in juice production techniques and broader food science applications, particularly in optimizing extraction methods for plant-based beverages.
Incidence, Intensity and Symptomatology of Mid Whorl Yellowing Disease of Coconut in Southern Kerala, India
Authors: Paul Amitha , Johnson Joy Michal , K. Sinijadas , N.V. Radhakrishnan , N. S. Radhika , Thomas Usha C. , Alex Swapna , R.V. Manju
Published: February 2025

Mid whorl yellowing disease (MWYD) of coconut, a disease of an unknown etiology, has caused severe damage to coconut cultivation in southern tracts of Kerala, India. A periodic and purposive roving survey was conducted from 2021 to 2024, over four southern districts of AEU 9 (South central laterites), to assess the incidence and intensity of MWYD on the natural incidence. The average disease incidence and intensity of MWYD in southern Kerala was 1.05 and 0.51 respectively. The disease incidence and intensity of MWY showed a decreasing trend moving northward, from Thiruvananthapuram (1.33% and 0.79%) to Kottayam (0.29% and 0.13%). The MWYD showed symptoms like abnormal nut fall, inflorescence necrosis, yellowing of leaves, especially the middle whorls, and finally death of the palm (telephone pole-like) symptoms. The present study is one of the first comprehensive efforts to detail the symptomatology and assess the incidence and intensity of MWYD of coconut in Kerala.
Understanding HIV: A Review of Pathogenesis and Therapeutics
Authors: Sarma Parthana , Saikia Jai Narayan , Hussain Aziz , Borah Utpal , Roy Jashbeer Singh
Published: February 2025

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a significant global health challenge that has led to the ongoing AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) epidemic. HIV primarily targets and weakens the immune system by infecting CD4 cells, T cells, and macrophages, thereby reducing the body's ability to fight off infections and diseases. The virus is transmitted through the transfer of blood, breast milk, semen, and vaginal secretions. HIV infection progresses through various stages, starting with acute infection, followed by clinical latency, and eventually leading to AIDS if untreated. While there is no cure for HIV, antiretroviral therapy (ART) has proven effective in managing the virus, prolonging the lives of those infected, and reducing the risk of transmission. Preventative measures, such as condom use and safe blood transfusion practices, play a crucial role in mitigating the spread of HIV. Despite extensive research, no vaccine is currently available to prevent HIV infection. Continued efforts in education, prevention, and treatment are essential to combatting this pervasive virus and improving the quality of life for those affected.
Integrative Approaches Of The Multidisciplinary Team In Pediatric Oncology: Integrative Review
Authors: Sousa Ronny Batista De , Rodrigues Helayne Cristina , Mesquita Eliana Mendes , André Andressa Patrícia Oliveira , Macedo Luis Felipe Teixeira
Published: February 2025

Cancer in children is considered a rare disease; however, its rarity does not diminish its significance, as in
developed countries, this condition is the leading cause of death in childhood. The objective is to synthesize the
actions developed by the multidisciplinary team in the care of pediatric oncology patients in specialized
hospitals. An integrative review was conducted using the Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System
Online (MEDLINE), Web Of Science (WOS), Nursing Database (BDENF), Latin American and Caribbean
Health Sciences Literature (LILACS), and Index To Nursing And Allied Health Literature (Cinahal) databases.
Five studies published between 2012 and 2022 were selected. The findings of this review indicate that the
actions carried out by the multidisciplinary team in the care of pediatric oncology patients in specialized
hospitals are essential. There is a need for training professionals in pediatric care, emphasizing the importance
of multidisciplinary care from the screening process to palliative care. The development of standardized
protocols or definitive criteria for multidisciplinary care is crucial, aiming to provide optimal care based on knowledge of each child's history, appropriate communication, and the use of playful tools that promote quality of life.
Atuação Profissional Do Assistente Social Frente À Lgbtfobia No Ambiente Escolar
Authors: Rodrigues Pedro Victor De Amorim Pinto , Soares Ionara Da Silva , Franco Cassandra Maria Bastos , Filho Antonio Cézar Sobreira Marques , Teixeira Talita Maciel , Da Silva Redycson Rodrigues Alves
Published: February 2025

A homofobia é um assunto que tem se tornado um debate frequente nas discussões no meio social, não apenas
ligados à área da educação, mas no campo da política, da mídia e de diversos outros setores da sociedade,
inclusive na área social, no que diz respeito a garantia de direitos dessa população. Com base nisso, o presente
trabalho traz à tona uma abordagem sobre a atuação do social frente à Lgbtfobia no ambiente escolar,
compreendendo suas atribuições e competências, no combate ao preconceito e discriminação. O objetivo geral
do estudo é analisar os estigmas sofridos por LGBTQIA+ no ambiente escolar e como o Assistente Social pode
atuar frente a essa problemática. E os específicos são: identificar os estigmas sofridos pela população
LGBTQIA+ na escola; analisar atuação do assistente social no enfretamento à lgbtfobia na escola; e avaliar as
relações sociais no âmbito escolar e suas consequências para população LGBTQIA+. A metodologia de
pesquisa utilizada para a realização do trabalho é bibliográfica de cunho qualitativa, que tem como critérios de
inclusão artigos científicos publicados em periódicos nacionais no período de 2017 a 2020. O assistente social desempenha um papel fundamental no enfrentamento e combate a qualquer forma de discriminação e preconceito, contribuindo para a construção de um ambiente seguro, acolhedor e livre de LGBTfobia