bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Initiation, cessation and relapse of tobacco smoking over a 3-year period among participants aged ≥15 years in a large longitudinal cohort in rural South Africa
Authors: Sewpaul Ronel , Olivier Stephen , Ngubane Hloniphile , Zulu Thando , Sithole Mareca ,   Vukuzazi Team, Hanekom Willem A. , Kruse Gina , Rigotti Nancy A. , Siedner Mark J. , Wong Emily B. , Reddy Krishna P.
Published: February 2025

Tobacco smoking is increasing in many low-and-middle-income countries, but data about initiation and cessation patterns are sparse, particularly in rural areas. We investigated changes in smoking status and their determinants in rural South Africa. Participants enrolled in the Vukuzazi population cohort in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa completed a baseline tobacco behavioural survey during 1 May 2018 to 31 March 2020. A follow-up survey was conducted during 4 May 2021 to 18 November 2022 among all participants aged ≥15 years who reported current and former smoking at baseline (to detect cessation and relapse) and in a random selection of participants aged 15–29 years who reported never smoking at baseline (to detect initiation). We fit regression models to estimate smoking initiation (from never to current or former smoking), cessation (from current to former smoking) and relapse (from former to current smoking) between baseline and follow-up, and to investigate the sociodemographic and behavioural variables associated with each outcome. Of those recruited, 52% (754/1448) participated in the follow-up survey, which occurred a median of 3.0 years (IQR: 2.6–3.2) from baseline. Initiation, cessation and relapse occurrence was 12.0% (95% CI: 8.4–16.8), 12.9% (95% CI: 10.0–16.5) and 10.9% (95% CI: 4.4–24.2), respectively. Males had significantly higher odds of initiation than females (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 12.81, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 3.54–46.36). Moderate/heavy smoking (≥10 products per day; AOR 0.27, 95% CI: 0.08–0.93 relative to light smoking <10 products per day) and middle socioeconomic status (AOR 0.37, 95% CI: 0.15–0.89 relative to low socioeconomic status) were associated with lower odds of cessation. No covariates were significantly associated with relapse. In conclusion, most people retained their smoking status over approximately three years in rural South Africa. Fewer than one in eight smokers quit. Prevention interventions are needed to address high initiation among young males. People who smoke moderately or heavily and people with middle socioeconomic status may benefit from targeted cessation interventions.
Local DEA app: Saving lives with accessible and well-located automated external defibrillators
Authors: Eiri Giovanna Natsumi , Júnior Hudson Rogerio Proença , Massago Miyoko , Giacomin Vinicius Lopes , Moriya Karoline Harummy Romero , de Amorim Aboboreira Mateus , Ueda Felipe Hideaki , Machado Aline Cardoso , Gabella Júlia Loverde , Bitencour Marcos Rogério , Tavares Gurgel Sanderland José , Vissoci João Ricardo Nickenig , Paris Teixeira Heloise Manica , de Andrade Luciano
Published: February 2025

Purpose

Developing technological solutions to reduce care delay and mortality in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) cases is a challenge both in Brazil and worldwide. The aim of this study was to develop and validate a geolocation application for locating automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in the urban area of a medium-sized city in southern Brazil.

Methods

A mobile application was developed to locate AEDs in public places, indicating the best route to the nearest AED with an intuitive design for emergency use. The app provides information on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), initial care, and AED use. The research steps included a literature review on the double diamond design process, prototyping, expert validation, and simulation tests.

Results

The Local DEA app, developed for Android and iOS, offers features such as route calculation to the nearest AED and emergency services. In an evaluation conducted by 30 experts, the app was well accepted for its ease of use and efficiency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.92). Simulation tests demonstrated that the strategic installation of accessible and well-located AEDs improves coverage and significantly reduces travel time to emergency care as compared with ambulance travel times (p < 0.001).

Conclusion

The Local DEA app is a promising tool for reducing mortality in OHCA, enabling AED geolocation, use instructions, and CPR guidelines. When combined with the strategic placement of public-access AEDs, the application can increase the likelihood of survival in OHCA cases.
Accurate and efficient insulator maintenance: A DETR algorithm for drone imagery
Authors: Tian Yanfeng , Ahmad Rodina Binti , Abdullah Nor Aniza Binti
Published: February 2025

With the increasing demand for electricity, the safety and stability of power grids become paramount, highlighting the critical need for effective maintenance and inspection. Insulators, integral to power grid maintenance as protective devices on outdoor high-altitude conductors, are often subject to suboptimal image quality during drone-based inspections due to adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, fog, and the challenges posed by sunlight, high-speed movement, and long-distance imaging. To address these challenges and achieve a more accurate inspection system, this manuscript introduces an insulator defect detection algorithm tailored for the low-quality images collected by drone-based imaging systems. Utilizing a patch diffusion model, high-quality images are obtained, enhancing the precision of insulator defect detection methods. Furthermore, to improve detection accuracy, we introduce an optimized DETR method that incorporates a Spatial Information Interaction Module to further strengthen the characteristics of minor defects. Additionally, a special convergence network is employed to augment the detection capabilities of the DETR. Experimental results demonstrate that our proposed insulator detection technique has achieved a detection accuracy of 95.8%, significantly outperforming existing defect detection methods in complex environments. It overcomes the drawbacks of traditional methods by employing sophisticated computational models, leading to more efficient, economical, and secure maintenance and inspection of power grids.
Effect of drainage layers on water retention of potting media in containers
Authors: Rowe Avery
Published: February 2025

Excess water retention in the potting medium can be a significant problem for plants grown in containers due to the volume of saturated medium which forms above the drainage hole. Adding a layer of coarse material like gravel or sand at the bottom is a common practise among gardeners with the aim of improving drainage, but some researchers have argued that such layers will raise the saturated area and in fact increase water retention. Two different depths and four different materials of drainage layer were tested with three different potting media to determine the water retention in the container after saturating and draining freely. For loamless organic media, almost all types of drainage layer reduced overall water retention in the container compared to controls. For loam-based media, most drainage layers had no effect on the overall water retention. Two simple models were also used to estimate the water retention in the media alone, excluding the drainage layer itself. All drainage layers reduced water retention of loamless organic media, according to both models. There was disagreement between the two models applied to loam-based media, and further study is required to determine the most accurate. Both models showed that some drainage layers with smaller particle sizes reduced water retention in loam-based media, but disagreed on the effect of drainage layers with larger particle sizes. Overall, any drainage layer was likely to reduce water retention of any medium, and almost never increased it. Thicker drainage layers were more effective than thinner layers, with the most effective substrate depending on the potting media used. A 60 mm layer of coarse sand was the most universally-effective drainage layer with all potting media tested.
Comparative analysis of acute and chronic painful temporomandibular disorders: Insights into pain, behavioral, and psychosocial features
Authors: Yap Adrian Ujin , Jo Jung Hwan , Kim Sunghae , Lee Byeong-min , Park Ji Woon
Published: February 2025

Objective

The scarcity of literature necessitates further research to differentiate between acute and chronic painful temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). This study compared pain characteristics, oral behaviors, jaw function, and psychosocial distress between TMD patients with acute and chronic pain, examined correlations among variables, and identified factors associated with chronic pain-related TMDs (PT).

Methods

Anonymized data were gathered from consecutive patients seeking TMD treatment at a university-based oral medicine clinic. Axis I diagnoses were made using the Diagnostic Criteria for TMDs, and patients with PT were categorized into acute (AP) and chronic pain (CP) groups. Axis II assessments were performed, evaluating pain characteristics, oral behaviors, jaw functional limitation, somatic symptoms, depression, and anxiety. Statistical analysis utilized chi-square/non-parametric tests and logistic regression (α =  0.05).

Results

Among the 488 PT patients, 34.6% experienced AP and 65.4% had CP. Significant differences were observed in pain intensity, interference, disability, jaw overuse behavior, functional limitation, somatic symptom burden, depression, and anxiety. (CP>  AP). Moderate-to-strong correlations were found in both the AP (rs =  0.43–0.83) and CP (rs =  0.46–0.87) groups, although the specific relationships between pain, behavioral, and psychosocial factors differed somewhat. The multivariate regression model revealed that only pain intensity (OR =  1.01) and oral behaviors (OR =  1.06) significantly increased the odds of chronic PT.

Conclusion

Chronic pain was more prevalent in PT patients and associated with greater severity in pain, behavioral, and psychosocial variables. Pain intensity and oral behaviors were linked to an increased likelihood of chronic pain.
Spatial prediction of dynamic interactions in rats
Authors: Dvorakova Tereza , Lobellova Veronika , Manubens Paloma , Sanchez-Jimenez Abel , Villacorta-Atienza Jose Antonio , Stuchlik Ales , Levcik David
Published: February 2025

Animals and humans receive the most critical information from parts of the environment that are immediately inaccessible and highly dynamic. The brain must effectively process potential interactions between elements in such an environment to make appropriate decisions in critical situations. We trained male Long-Evans rats to discriminate static and dynamic spatial stimuli and to generalize novel dynamic spatial stimuli displayed on an inaccessible computer screen. We provide behavioral evidence indicating that rats encode dynamic visuospatial situations by constructing internal static representations that capture meaningful future interactions between objects. These observations support previous findings in humans that such internal static representations can encapsulate relevant spatiotemporal information of dynamic environments. This mechanism would allow animals and humans to process complex time-changing situations neatly.
Research on order batching optimization based on improved NSGA-II algorithm
Authors: Xu Huiyue , Shao Juping , Sun Yanan
Published: February 2025

In the context of e-commerce, the order batching optimization problem in e-commerce warehousing centers has been addressed by establishing a model aimed at minimizing the order picking time, order delay costs, and picking costs, as well as achieving workload balance. An improved NSGA-II algorithm has been designed, which enhances the search capability and solution diversity by introducing new selection mechanisms and crossover mutation strategies. This approach more effectively balances multiple optimization objectives and validates the effectiveness of the model and algorithm with case studies, while also conducting sensitivity analysis on model parameters. The research results indicate that the established model and the designed algorithm are effective, providing a theoretical basis and practical significance for the optimization of order picking efficiency in e-commerce distribution centers.
Weaving a new web: gregarious parasitism in Idris Förster (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) attacking spider eggs
Authors: Rajmohana K. , Debnath Rupam , Sushama V. , Sen Souvik , Dinesh K. P.
Published: February 2025

The present study, conducted in West Bengal, India, explored the unique ‘multi-chambered’ appearance of certain spider eggs, leading to the discovery of gregarious parasitism in the idiobiont endoparasitoid Idris Förster (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae). Little is known about the roles of parasitoid Hymenoptera in regulating spider populations. Phylogenetic analysis based on the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase I marker identified five distinct species of Idris. These five gregarious species, identified in association with various spider hosts across multiple locations during a two-year study, offer new insights into host-parasitoid interactions and their adaptability in different host systems. Additionally, six novel host associations between egg parasitoids and five spider species from two families are documented. Under the family Scelionidae, Idris is the second genus, after Telenomus Haliday, adapting to gregarious development. Our findings emphasize the existence of diverse trophic interactions and life strategies in nature that are yet to be documented.
Effects of dry cupping on exercise, autonomic activity and sleep in baseball players during preseason and in-season conditioning
Authors: Chen Chien-Liang , Tang Jing-Shia
Published: February 2025

Background

Cupping therapy has been shown to alleviate muscle fatigue, sustain exercise capacity, enhance post-exercise recovery of autonomic activity, and improves sleep quality. However, variations in athletes’ training intensity, competition pressure, and fatigue levels throughout a sports season remain underexplored. Few studies have investigated whether the health benefits of cupping differ across various phases of a sports season. This study aimed to examine the effects of short-term cupping on athletes during preseason conditioning (PSC) and in-season conditioning (ISC).

Methods

Forty university baseball players were recruited and randomly assigned to either the cupping (dry cupping at − 400 mmHg) or sham (dry cupping at − 100 mmHg) group. Cupping was applied to the upper back and shoulders for 15 minutes, twice a week for 8 consecutive weeks (4 weeks each during PSC and ISC).

Results

Cupping had no significant effect on upper-extremity function during either PSC or ISC. Exercise tests during PSC and ISC revealed no postintervention changes in peak power, peak oxygen consumption, or anaerobic threshold. However, cupping during PSC improved postexercise recovery of low-frequency power (LF; P = .013; a component of heart rate variability) and that during ISC improved recovery of the LF/high-frequency power ratio (P = .004) and LF% (P = .037). Additionally, cupping during PSC notably enhanced daytime function, as measured by the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (P = .026).

Conclusions

The benefits of cupping therapy vary between PSC and ISC. Cupping during PSC and ISC notably improved the postexercise recovery of autonomic and sympathetic activities, respectively. However, improvements in sleep quality were only observed during PSC.
Unveiling the Genetic Culprit: A Diagnostic Dilemma of Recurrent Cholestasis With Intrahepatic Stones
Authors: Ciricillo Jacob A. , Rahim Farrah , Sharma Yeshika
Published: February 2025

Recurrent cholestasis poses diagnostic challenges and necessitates repeated testing. The ABCB4 (adenosine triphosphate-binding cassette, subfamily B, member 4) gene encodes a protein that removes phospholipids from the hepatic canalicular membrane through bile salts. Mutations lead to a spectrum of clinical syndromes that cause recurrent cholestasis, pruritus, and jaundice. This case follows a young female with recurrent cholestasis postcholecystectomy, intrahepatic stones on endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, and repeated intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy. Phenotypes of ABCB4 mutations should be considered when facing cholestasis of unclear etiology. Early genetic testing and ursodeoxycholic acid treatment may prevent progression toward hepatic fibrosis and end-stage liver disease.
Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio at Diagnosis Predicts Colonoscopic Activity in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Authors: Aziz Bishoi , Belaghi Reza , Huynh Hien , Jacobson Kevan , Mack David R. , Deslandres Colette , Otley Anthony , DeBruyn Jennifer , El-Matary Wael , Crowley Eileen , Sherlock Mary , Critch Jeffery , Ahmed Najma , Griffiths Anne , Walters Thomas , Wine Eytan ,   Canadian Children IBD Network
Published: February 2025

INTRODUCTION:

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a novel biomarker studied in several autoimmune diseases including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in adults but poorly characterized in pediatric IBD (pIBD). We aimed to primarily investigate the relationship between NLR and pIBD endoscopic disease severity. We also examined whether NLR predicted hospitalization, surgery, and therapy response by 52 weeks.

METHODS:

We used the Canadian Children IBD Network prospective inception cohort including patients < 18 years old with baseline data from 2013 to 2022. We excluded patients with concurrent diseases affecting NLR. Both Mayo endoscopic score (MES) and simple endoscopic scale for Crohn's disease (SES-CD) were dichotomized as low activity (quiescent-mild) and high activity (moderate-severe). For therapy responses, we examined year-1 steroid- and biologic-free remission. We used logistic regression for binary outcomes.

RESULTS:

A total of 580 patients with ulcerative colitis and 1,081 patients with CD were included. High NLR was associated with high-activity MES and SES-CD in both univariate and multivariable analyses (odds ratio = 1.45, 95% CI = 1.07–1.97, P value = 0.016; and odds ratio = 1.42, 95% CI = 1.04–1.94, P value = 0.026, respectively). We also calculated the best NLR cutoff point to predict MES (1.90, sensitivity = 68%, specificity = 67%, area under the curve [AUC] = 0.67, AUC 95% CI = 0.59–0.74) and SES-CD (2.50, sensitivity = 63%, specificity = 69%, AUC = 0.66, AUC 95% CI = 0.59–0.75) high activity. NLR did not predict therapy response in either ulcerative colitis or CD.

DISCUSSION:

Patients with pIBD with high baseline NLR are more probable to have worse endoscopic disease at diagnosis. This highlights NLR potential as a reliable noninvasive biomarker of disease activity. The predictive power of NLR is based mostly on neutrophils and the balance between neutrophils and lymphocytes.
Post-impact residual torsional strength and acoustic emission analysis of filament wound composite pipes
Authors: Paczkowska Karolina , Pacholec Zuzanna , Szychta Grzegorz , Błażejewski Wojciech , Stabla Paweł , Barcikowski Michał
Published: February 2025

The residual torsional strength of composite pipes after different impact loading and torsional strength with acoustic emission analysis were investigated. It was shown that the residual torsional strength of composite pipes and the strength of undamaged samples differ significantly depending on the fiber winding angle. The undamaged pipes with a winding angle of 45° showed higher torsional strength compared with the samples with an angle of 30°.
ASSOCIAÇÃO ESPAÇO-TEMPORAL DE VARIÁVEIS CLIMÁTICAS E ESTIMATIVA DA EVAPOTRANSPIRAÇÃO DE REFERÊNCIA COM IMAGENS DE SATÉLITE PARA O SUL DO BRASIL
Authors: Souza Jorge Luiz Moretti de , Silva Denis Pinheiro da , Jerszurki Daniela , Rosa Stefanie Lais Kreutz
Published: February 2025

A precisão e simplificação das estimativas da evapotranspiração de referência (ETo) são necessárias para melhorar o uso racional da água no continuum solo-planta-atmosfera. Teve-se por objetivo no presente estudo testar e avaliar metodologias para estimar a evapotranspiração de referência (ETo) espacializada, baseando-se na associação entre imagens de satélite e dados climáticos medidos em estações meteorológicas. Imagens de satélite Landsat 8 e Aqua MODIS da bacia do Rio Tibagi (BHRT), Sul do Brasil, foram usadas para estimar a temperatura da superfície (Ts) e coluna total de vapor de água precipitável (Wp), respectivamente. Ts e Wp foram associados aos valores médios de temperatura do ar (TmEM) e umidade relativa (URmEM), em regressões lineares simples e múltiplas. A calibração das equações permitiu estimar a temperatura média (TeSR) e umidade relativa (UReSR) do ar por sensoriamento remoto. As ETo estimadas com modelos alternativos e dados espacializados (TeSR e UReSR) foram comparadas com ETo padrão calculadas com o método ASCE Penman-Monteith. O modelo linear múltiplo apresentou desempenho satisfatório para estimar TeSR(Wp;Ts) (r = 0,87) e UReSR(Wp;Ts) (r = 0,41). EToMJS(Ra;ψair) (r = 0,67) e EToC (r = 0,63), estimadas com os modelos Moretti-Jerszurki-Silva e Camargo, respectivamente, resultaram em melhor estimativa de ETo com dados remotos.
VIVANCOS-PÉREZ, Ricardo F., and Norma CANTÚ, eds. 2021. Gloria Anzaldua, Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza.
Authors: Salama Nicole
Published: February 2025

Review
“LE CARTE IMMATERIALI. FILOLOGIA D’AUTORE E TESTI NATIVI DIGITALI” [“IMMATERIAL PAPERS. AUTHORIAL PHILOLOGY AND BORN-DIGITAL TEXTS”], PAVIA, 11-13 DICEMBRE 2023.
Authors: Ragusa Carmen
Published: February 2025

Review
The Social Life of a Manuscript
Authors: Littunen Olli-Pekka Antero
Published: February 2025

This essay follows the life of a palm-leaf manuscript, now preserved in Nepal, containing a collection of Hindu texts about the city of Varanasi in North India. Looking at the physical properties of this manuscript, as well as the various additions and alterations it has undergone, one can discover more about the social history of the individuals and communities involved in creating, using, and transporting the manuscript. The manuscript contains texts about a network of religious sites in Varanasi, but because it was transported to Nepal after its creation, it also serves as evidence of connections beyond the city itself. I argue that this manuscript forms part of various larger networks: firstly, it connects locations in Varanasi at the level of narrative; secondly, it forms a link between North India and Nepal by being transported; and lastly, it participates in a network of information exchange between South Asia and Europe through microfilms and digital photographs.
Paratexting Persian Purāṇas
Authors: Prakash Pranav
Published: February 2025

Purāṇa is a Sanskrit term reserved for a genre of Hindu narrative literature that grapples with themes like the creation and dissolution of the cosmos, the genealogies of gods and sages, the dynastic chronicles of royal figures, and the cyclical movement of time, among others. Purāṇas were recast into Persian genres throughout the second millennium CE, and a notable collection of Persian purāṇa manuscripts therefore survives today. This essay examines the paratextual elements of Persian purāṇa manuscripts with the aim of elucidating how the ethos of literary communities transcended religious and communal boundaries in early modern and colonial South Asia. In so doing, it reflects on the limits and challenges of deploying paratextual theory in the context of Persian and South Asian manuscript cultures.
MACLAREN, I. S. 2024. Paul Kane’s Travels in Indigenous North America: Writings and Art, Life and Times.
Authors: Jelsing Kaden
Published: February 2025

Book Review.
Assessment of lower urinary tract symptoms and their impact on quality of life following radiation therapy for bladder cancer
Authors: Hyldgaard Josephine , Birgitte Als Anne , Ulhøi Benedicte , Jensen Jørgen , Graugaard-Jensen Charlotte
Published: February 2025

Background: Radiation therapy is a common treatment modality for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (BC). Unfortunately, approximately 5 – 10% of treated patients suffer from long-term complications, such as radiation cystitis. While radiation cystitis initially causes urinary symptoms, it can progress to chronic late effects over time. This treatment may have significant physical and psychological implications for cancer survivors. Methods: This prospective, observational multicenter study was conducted in Denmark from 2020 to 2023. Male patients undergoing radiation treatment for BC were included and stratified into two groups based on radiation strategy: 64 Gy/32 fractions versus 36 Gy/6 fractions. Patients completed baseline and follow-up questionnaires assessing lower urinary tract symptoms and quality of life (QoL). Results: A total of 26 patients were enrolled into the study, with three patients withdrawing consent. Eleven patients were assigned to the 64 Gy/32 fraction group and 12 to the 36 Gy/6 fraction group. At baseline, patients receiving 64 Gy/32 fraction reported a lower impact on QoL, with a median (interquartile range [IQR]) score of 2 (24) compared to 20 (27) in the 36 Gy/6 fraction group. At the 4-month follow-up, the median (IQR) total QoL score was 25 (27) in the 64 Gy 32 fraction group and 6 (14) in the 36 Gy/6 fraction group. At 12 months, the scores were 16 (35) and 3 (3), respectively. Conclusion: These findings suggest that the total radiation dose has a greater impact on urinary symptoms and QoL than the fractionation strategy. However, due to the low inclusion rate, these findings should be interpreted with caution.
MODERN GEOSPATIAL DATASET FOR TOWN-PLANNING ACTIVITIES
Authors:   South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia, Bobylev A.V. ,   Public law company “Roskadastr” department “Uralmarksheyderiya”, Chelyabinsk, Russia
Published: February 2025

The article considers the practice of using information from open sources against the background of lack of all necessary spatial data. At the same time, for the last ten years Rosreestr has provided actual geospatial dataset required for most town-planning activities. The obligation and priority of using the created materials are fixed by law. The use of unified electronic cartographic background helps to avoid different conflicts at the stage of urban development information elaboration. The official state structures can use state geospatial materials in the order of interagency cooperation.
De Tocata y fuga de Lolita (1974) a La trastienda (1976): Subjetividades femeninas en los inicios del destape en el cine español
Authors: Perez Xavier , Bou Núria
Published: February 2025

Este artículo analiza la puesta en escena y el proceso de recepción de dos fragmentos  de desnudo femenino muy representativos de los inicios del destape en el cine español. Por un lado, se aborda el primer desnudo frontal de los pechos de la actriz Amparo Muñoz en Tocata y fuga de Lolita (1974); por el otro, el primer desnudo de cuerpo entero, protagonizado por María José Cantudo en La trastienda (1976). El artículo indaga hasta qué punto  Muñoz y Cantudo, protagonistas de films de vocación aperturista, pero en un contexto ideológico altamente patriarcal y misógino, asumieron de forma autoconsciente la  dialéctica que se les abría entre ser cuerpos-objeto para la mera satisfacción de la mirada masculina y hacer presente su subjetividad.
Mutual Films: Programação como um jogo de justaposição
Authors: Costa Juliana , Bomfim Pedrosa Leonardo
Published: February 2025

Neste artigo buscamos verificar na programação da Sessão Mutual Films, de Aaron Cutler e Mariana Shellard, um gesto curatorial que aproxima e diferencia os filmes através da justaposição de imagens. Identificamos neste gesto uma proposta de pensamento por montagem que engendra o que chamamos de uma “programação como um jogo”.
Cover Jurnal Fitopatologi Vol. 19 No. 2, Maret 2023
Authors: Ju Editors Jurnal Fitopatologi Indonesia
Published: February 2025

This editorial contains the front cover, editorial page, and back cover of the Jurnal Fitopatologi Indonesia Vol. 19 No. 2, March 2023
Analisis Hubungan Panjang Berat Kerang Darah dan Kerang Hijau Di Perairan Tambak Lorok Semarang
Authors: Abadi Muhammad Faiz , Suryono Chrisna Adhi , Hartati Retno
Published: February 2025

Kerang darah (Anadara granosa) dan kerang hijau (Perna viridis) merupakan biota laut dari kelas bivalvia yang banyak dimanfaatkan untuk dijadikan bahan konsumsi. Kerang mudah ditemukan di darah pesisir seperti Tambak Lorok Semarang. Penangkapan kerang yang tidak memperhatikan ukuran dapat mengakibatkan overfishing yang berdampak pada penangkapan di masa depan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui distribusi ukuran panjang dan berat serta hubungan panjang cangkang dan berat total. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah deskreptif kuantitatif. Sebanyak 360 sampel kerang darah dan 360 sampel kerang hijau yang diperoleh dari tempat pelelangan ikan pasar Tambak Lorok diukur panjang dan beratnya. Panjang cangkang kerang diukur dari ujung anterior sampai ujung posterior dan pengukuran berat total kerang dilakukan dengan menimbang keseluruhan cangkang dan dagingnya. Hasil pengukuran kerang darah yang diperoleh menunjukan panjang cangkang adalah 23,4-40,6 mm dengan berat total 4,2-22,4 gram serta pengukuran kerang hijau yang diperoleh menunjukan panjang cangkang adalah 31-80 mm dengan berat total 3-32 gram. Pola pertumbuhan pada kerang darah (A. granosa) dan kerang hijau (P. Viridis) yang ditemukan di daerah perairan Tambak Lorok adalah allometrik negatif dengan nilai b sebesar 2, 4509 dan 2,5236 yang menunjukan bahwa pertumbuhan panjang cangkang akan lebih cepat dibandingkan pertumbuhan berat kerang.
Efektivitas Penempatan Apo (Alat Pemecah Ombak) Dalam Upaya Mendukung Pertumbuhan Mangrove (Rizophora sp.) yang Optimal Di Desa Cigorondong
Authors: Wirawan Muhammad Rizqi , Pratama Ginanjar , Aryani Desy , Susanto Adi , Khalifa Muta Ali , Munandar Erik , Nurdin Hery Sutrawan , Syafrie Hendrawan
Published: February 2025

Mangrove merupakan tanaman yang hidup di wilayah pesisir dan memiliki banyak manfaat seperti untuk meredam gelombang, menyimpan karbon, mencegah abrasi dan menstabilkan erosi. Upaya untuk menjaga kelestarian mangrove dilakukan penanaman di Desa Cigorondong dengan tambahan APO (Alat Pemecah Ombak) sebagai pelindung sementara hingga bibit mangrove mempunyai akar yang kuat untuk menahan gelombang secara alami. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis laju pertumbuhan mangrove dengan tambahan APO sebagai upaya melindungi bibit mangrove. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode purposive sampling sebagai penentu titik stasiun dengan mempertimbangkan faktor lingkungan, stasiun 1 terletak dekat dengan aliran air hujan, terdapat karang besar, sedikit mangrove alami dan APO yang terbuat dari bambu. Stasiun 2 terletak tepat dibelakang mangrove alami dan ditambah APO yang terbuat dari bambu. Stasiun 3 hanya terdapat APO dari bambu yang menjadi alat pelindung bibit mangrove. Pemeliharaan dilakukan dengan pengukuran tinggi, diameter, jumlah daun dan jumlah bibit yang hidup, pengambilan parameter lingkungan dan sedimen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan penempatan APO untuk upaya memecah gelombang masih kurang efektif karena ukuran APO dengan tinggi 1 meter dan panjang 6 meter tidak dapat melindungi seluruh bibit mangrove yang ada pada tiap stasiun. Bibit mangrove yang berhasil tumbuh dengan persentase (≥ 60%) hanya ada pada stasiun 2, karena memiliki bantuan perlindungan dari mangrove alami sehingga gelombang dapat terpecah secara optimal dan tidak secara langsung menghantam bibit mangrove. Selain itu, pertumbuhan mangrove juga dipengaruhi oleh parameter lingkungan dan karakteristik substrat.
Non-vanishing of Maass form 𝐿-functions of cubic level at the central point
Authors: Wang Hui , Wang Xin
Published: February 2025

With the method of mollification and the simple Kuznetsov trace formula, we study the central 𝐿-values of

GL
2

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Maass forms of cubic level and establish a positive-proportional non-vanishing result in the spectral aspect in short intervals.
Optimizing recognition models for wood species identification using multi-spectral techniques
Authors: Li Chengxuan , Wang Yuan
Published: February 2025

The identification of wood species is critical for effective forest management and conservation. However, existing methods frequently neglect the potential benefits of integrating multiple spectral properties. Current research often relies on uniform feature selection and modelling methods, despite the fact that each spectral technique has its own optimal recognition model. This study aims to address the gap in THz, NIR, and HSI data, systematically comparing these techniques to derive the best recognition models. This study employed the SNV transformation to preprocess the spectral data of four coniferous and one broad-leaved species. Subsequently, relevant frequency features were filtered using competitive adaptive weighting (CARS), uninformative variable elimination (UVE), and successive projections algorithm (SPA) to reduce dimensionality and enhance recognition efficacy. A comparative analysis of five algorithms – extreme learning machines (ELM), support vector machines (SVM), random forests (RF), long short-term memory networks (LSTM), and convolutional neural networks (CNN) – was conducted to identify the optimal recognition models. The results demonstrated impressive accuracy rates: 96.7 % for NIR (UVE + CARS + ELM), 96.7 % for HSI (CARS + LSTM), and 98.3 % for THz (SPA + RF). This analysis identifies the most effective models for each spectral type, advancing the field of spectral wood identification.
Character triples and relative defect zero characters
Authors: Zhang Junwei , Wang Lizhong , Jin Ping
Published: February 2025

Given a character triple

(
G
,
N
,
θ
)

(G,N,\theta)

, which means that 𝐺 is a finite group with

N
⁢
⊲
⁢
G

N\vartriangleleft G

and

θ
∈

Irr
⁡

(
N
)

\theta\in\operatorname{Irr}(N)

is 𝐺-invariant, we introduce the notion of a 𝜋-quasi-extension of 𝜃 to 𝐺, where 𝜋 is the set of primes dividing the order of the cohomology element

[
θ
]

G
/
N

∈

H
2

⁢

(

G
/
N

,

C
×

)

[\theta]_{G/N}\in H^{2}(G/N,\mathbb{C}^{\times})

associated with the character triple, and then we establish the uniqueness of such an extension in the normalized case.
As an application, we use the 𝜋-quasi-extension of 𝜃 to construct a bijection from the set of 𝜋-defect zero characters of

G
/
N

G/N

onto the set of relative 𝜋-defect zero characters of 𝐺 over 𝜃.
Our results generalize the related theorems of M. Murai and of G. Navarro.
A new metaheuristic algorithm for solving multi-objective single-machine scheduling problems
Authors: Khraibet Tahani Jabbar , Kalaf Bayda Atiya , Mansoor Wafaa
Published: February 2025

Multi-objective scheduling problems are inherently complex due to the need to balance competing objectives, such as minimizing the total weighted completion time, reducing the number of delayed jobs, and minimizing the maximum weighted delay. To address these challenges, this article introduces the meerkat clan algorithm (MCA), inspired by the dynamic, cooperative, and adaptive behaviors of meerkats, which enhances the exploration and exploitation of solution spaces. The MCA is further integrated with the traditional branch-and-bound (BAB) method, utilizing it as an upper bound to significantly improve the accuracy and efficiency of the solutions. Comprehensive computational experiments were conducted to evaluate the MCA’s performance against state-of-the-art algorithms, including the bald eagle search optimization algorithm (BESOA) and the standalone BAB method. The MCA demonstrated superior scalability and efficiency, effectively solving problems involving up to n = 30,000 jobs, whereas the BESOA was limited to handling instances with n = 1,000 jobs. Additionally, the integration of MCA with the BAB method achieved exceptional precision and efficiency for smaller problem instances, handling up to n = 13 jobs effectively. The results underscore the MCA algorithm’s potential as a robust solution for multi-objective scheduling problems, combining speed and accuracy to outperform traditional methods. Moreover, the hybrid approach of integrating MCA with BAB provides a flexible and versatile framework capable of addressing a wide range of scheduling scenarios, from small-scale to large-scale applications. These findings position the MCA as a transformative tool for solving complex scheduling problems in both theoretical and practical domains.
Clinical observation of probiotics combined with mesalazine and Yiyi Baitouweng Decoction retention enema in treating mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis
Authors: Li Yanlong , Li Baoyu , Gou Yuqin , Tian Xudong , Chang Lijun , Qu Chaoxu
Published: February 2025

Objective

The purpose of this article was to unravel the clinical efficacy of probiotics combined with mesalazine and Yiyi Baitouweng Decoction retention enema in the treatment of mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis (UC).

Methods

Eighty-six mild-to-moderate UC patients were selected as study subjects and randomized into the control group (treated with mesalazine enteric-coated tablets [Salofalk]) and the observation group (treated with mesalazine enteric-coated tablets, Bifidobacterium Tetravaccine Tablets, and Yiyi Baitouweng Decoction retention enema). The clinical efficacy, colonoscopy score, serum levels of inflammatory factors, and the incidence of adverse reactions were compared.

Results

The clinical efficacy of patients in the observation group was better in contrast to the control group. After 8 weeks of treatment, the colonoscopy score, and levels of TNF-α, IFN-γ, CRP, and ESR were lower, while IL-10 levels were higher in patients of both groups than those before treatment; lower colonoscopy score and levels of TNF-α, IFN-γ, CRP, and ESR and higher IL-10 levels were observed in the observation group versus the control group.

Conclusion

Probiotics combined with mesalazine and Yiyi Baitouweng Decoction retention enema have remarkable clinical effects in treating mild-to-moderate UC.
Opinions of Emerging Adults About Their Sharenting Experiences: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Cansızlar Mustafa Maruf , Şahin Ekrem Sedat
Published: February 2025

Parents’ sharing of personal information about their children and images such as photos and videos on social media is defined as ‘sharenting’. Research on sharenting thus far has focused on the content of parents’ online shares and their motivations for sharenting. There are no studies in the literature on the experiences of individuals in emerging adulthood regarding their parents’ sharenting behavior and how this phenomenon may affect their future. The aim of this research is to examine and describe in detail the experiences of emerging adults who are exposed sharenting via a holistic approach. Data on the sharenting experiences of emerging adults aged 18-25 from Turkey were collected through individual and focus group interviews. Findings regarding emerging adults’ feelings about the sharenting experience, their perceived parental motivations, coping methods against sharenting, expectations from parents, and the impact of sharenting on their future were discussed; suggestions were made for researchers and practitioners.
17β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type I and aromatase in ovarian cortical inclusion cysts
Authors: Pedernera Enrique , Morales-Vasquez Flavia , Perez-Montiel Delia , Rendon Elizabeth , Mena Esteban , Diaz-Cueto Laura , Méndez Carmen
Published: February 2025

Previous evidence suggests a link between the ovarian surface epithelium and cortical inclusion cysts and the origin of epithelial ovarian cancer. The presence of 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type I, aromatase, and estrogen receptor alpha has previously been demonstrated in these epithelial components of the human ovary. The aim of this study was to provide further evidence on these enzymes involved in estrogen biosynthesis and the estrogen receptor in cortical inclusion cysts and ovarian surface epithelium in the ovaries of women between the ages of 23 and 80. Our results were obtained via immunohistochemistry of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue samples from patients who underwent medically indicated oophorectomy. The observed frequencies of cortical inclusion cysts within the ovarian cortex did not reveal significant variation with patient age. The presence of HSD17B1, aromatase, and estrogen receptor alpha was observed in more than 60% of the cortical inclusion cysts, with a higher frequency than that of the ovarian surface epithelium. The highest frequency was observed in cortical inclusion cysts with tubal-like epithelium. Estrogen receptor distribution was determined in the ovary stroma, and 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 was also identified in the stromal cells. The expression of estrogen receptor alpha in cortical inclusion cysts was reduced in patients with cervical squamous cell carcinoma. This evidence supports the involvement of estrogen in the biology of ovarian surface epithelium and cortical inclusion cysts in the ovary.
A Fuzzy OPARA-Based Group Decision-Making Approach: Application to Sustainable Solutions Assessment
Authors: Keshavarz-Ghorabaee Mehdi , Mohammadi-Ostadkalayeh Amin , Amiri Maghsoud , Antucheviciene Jurgita
Published: February 2025

Sustainable practices are essential for long-term societal development, minimizing environmental impacts while promoting the efficient use of resources. Multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approaches can play a vital role in assessing and prioritizing sustainability solutions by considering diverse economic, social, and environmental factors. This study proposes a multi-criteria group decision-making approach based on the Objective Pairwise Adjusted Ratio Analysis (OPARA) method in a fuzzy environment and presents its application for the assessment of sustainable agriculture solutions. In the proposed approach, the evaluation criteria weights are determined by combining subjective weights from experts and objective weights obtained from the MEREC (Method Based on the Removal Effects of Criteria) method. The Relative Preference Relation (RPR) approach is employed for ranking fuzzy numbers and final evaluation. Sensitivity analysis and comparison with other methods are conducted to assess the robustness and validity of the proposed approach. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach in evaluating solutions. Based on the final evaluation from the case study, the most important criteria are “Availability and quality of water”, “Focus on immediate economic returns”, and “Financial incentives and access to credit”, while the most suitable solutions for advancing sustainable agriculture are “Financial and credit support”, “Education and enhancement of farmers’ knowledge”, and “Enhancement of research and development”.
Turing pattern dynamics in a fractional-diffusion oregonator model under PD control
Authors: Li Hongliang , Yao Yi , Xiao Min , Wang Zhen , Rutkowski Leszek
Published: February 2025

In this paper, fractional-order diffusion and proportional-derivative (PD) control are introduced in oregonator model, and the Turing pattern dynamics is investigated for the first time. We take the cross-diffusion coefficient as the bifurcation parameter and give some necessary conditions for Turing instability of the fractional-diffusion oregonator model under PD control. At the same time, we construct the amplitude equations near the bifurcation threshold and determine the pattern formation of the fractional-diffusion oregonator model under PD controller. It is observed by numerical simulations that in the absence of control, the pattern formation changes with the variation of the cross-diffusion coefficient in two-dimensional space. Meanwhile, it is verified that the PD control has a significant impact on Turing instability, and the pattern structure can be changed by manipulating the control gain parameters for the fractional-diffusion oregonator model.
Fixed point results for single and multivalued three-points contractions
Authors: Jleli Mohamed , Petrov Evgeniy , Samet Bessem
Published: February 2025

In this paper, we are concerned with the study of the existence of fixed points for single and multivalued three-points contractions. Namely, we first introduce a new class of singlevalued mappings defined on a metric space equipped with three metrics. A fixed point theorem is established for such mappings. The obtained result recovers that established recently by the second author [E. Petrov, Fixed point theorem for mappings contracting perimeters of triangles, J. Fixed Point Theory Appl., 25(3):74, 2023] for the class of single-valued mappings contracting perimeters of triangles. We next extend our study by introducing the class of multivalued three points contractions. A fixed point theorem, which is a multivalued version of that obtained in the above reference, is established. Some examples showing the validity of our obtained results are provided.
Reversible Watermarking Menggunakan Metode Difference Expansion Pada Audio Digital
Authors: Arham Aulia , Hadiguna Rika Ampuh
Published: February 2025

Pesatnya perkembangan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi memberikan kemudahan dalam segala aspek kehidupan, tetapi juga menimbulkan tantangan tersendiri, terutama terkait keamanan data dan privasi. Kriptografi dan steganografi merupakan dua teknik yang digunakan untuk melindungi data. Kriptografi mengamankan informasi dengan mengenkripsi pesan, steganografi menyembunyikan keberadaan data pada media lain. Penyisipan data pada media digital seperti gambar, audio, dan video membutuhkan metode khusus agar tidak terjadi kerusakan pada media tersebut setelah ekstraksi data. Pada penelitian ini, diusulkan metode Reversible Data Hiding (RDH) pada audio digital. Metode ini dapat mengembalikan media penampung kedalam bentuk aslinya tanpa terjadi kerusakan menggunakan metode Difference Expansion dan Fungsi Modulus. Metode ini diimplementasikan pada audio digital dengan menyisipkan data pada selisih 2-bit LSB pasangan sampel audio. Berdasarkan eksperimen yang kami lakukan pada 15 audio digital pada metode yang diusulkan, kapasitas penyisipan cukup besar dengan kualitas audio yang baik. Kapasitas penyisipan dari metode yang diusulkan dapat mencapai 0,2515 bps (bit per sampel) dengan PSNR 103,5869 dB. Hasil eksperimen menunjukkan bahwa metode yang diusulkan memiliki kinerja yang unggul dibandingkan dengan metode sebelumnya.
Regrei Ridge : Pemodelan Data Indeks Pembangunan Manusia (IPM) di Provinsi Lampung
Authors: Nabila Siti Ulfa , Dewi Novian Riskiana , Tullah Wahyu Hidayat
Published: February 2025

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a measure of the success of human development in a region, both between countries and within regions. To identify the factors influencing HDI, regression analysis can be used. Regression analysis has several assumptions that must be met, one of which is the assumption of multicollinearity. owelvelr, in practicel, mullticollinelarity issulels arel ofteln foulnd in relgrelssion analysis. Mullticollinelarity is a situlation whelrel thelrel is a strong correllation beltweleln indelpelndelnt variablels. Thelrelforel, analysis is neleldeld to addrelss this mullticollinelarity issulel. In this stuldy, ridgel relgrelssion analysis is ulseld to addrelss mullticollinelarity issulels in HDI of Lampulng. In addition, ridgel relgrelssion is also ulseld to deltelrminel how mulch thel indelpelndelnt variablels ulseld affelct HDI in Lampulng. Thel relsullts of this stuldy show that ridgel relgrelssion can ovelrcomel mullticollinelarity issulels in indelpelndelnt variablels of HDI in Lampulng. Factors sulch as lifel elxpelctancy, lelngth of schooling, avelragel schooling, and pelr capita elxpelnditulrel havel a significant positivel elffelct on increlasing HDI in Lampulng.