bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Validación de un instrumento que mide conductas sexuales de riesgo en línea
Authors: Cruz-Moreno Andrea Paola , Vesga-Gualdrón Lucy Marcela
Published: December 2024

Introducción: aunque las prácticas sexuales de riesgo en línea puedan parecer inocuas, en muchos casos comprometen la salud y seguridad de las personas o trascienden la dimensión virtual, convirtiéndose en conductas de riesgo. En la actualidad, la sexualidad también se ejerce a través de medios cibernéticos, con prácticas como los juegos o retos virales sexualizados en la internet, el sexting o el cibersexo. Objetivo: determinar la validez y confiabilidad de un instrumento que evalúa conductas sexuales de riesgo en línea. Metodología: estudio metodológico que determinó la validez facial y de contenido con panel de siete expertos, quienes evaluaron la comprensión, precisión y claridad de cada ítem. Se calculó el Kappa de Fleiss y porcentaje de cumplimiento. La validez de contenido evaluó la relevancia de cada enunciado y se calculó la razón e índice de validez de contenido. La validación de constructo contó con la participación de 244 adolescentes escolarizados, se realizó análisis factorial exploratorio y la confiabilidad se calculó con alfa de Cronbach. Resultados: la validación facial alcanzó en cada criterio al menos el 85 % de cumplimiento. La razón de validez de contenido osciló entre el 0,71 a 1,00 y el índice de validez de contenido estuvo en 0,948. En la validez de constructo el instrumento está conformado por dos dimensiones y tres factores, la confiabilidad fue de 0,97. Conclusiones: el instrumento obtuvo pruebas de validez y confiabilidad requeridas para ser utilizado en el contexto colombiano.
Abandono de la lactancia materna en mujeres primigestantes: estudio fenomenológico
Authors: Gutiérrez-Cuervo Paula Estefanía , Florez-Escobar Isabel Cristina , Quemba-Mesa Mónica Paola , Bautista-Saavedra Camilo Eduardo , Vargas-Rodríguez Leidy Yemile
Published: December 2024

Introducción: el abandono de la lactancia materna es aquella situación en la que la madre decide ya no alimentar al bebé con leche materna por razones fisiológicas o del entorno. Objetivo: analizar las causas del abandono de la lactancia materna en mujeres primigestantes con puerperio tardío del Hospital Regional de Moniquirá. Metodología: estudio cualitativo con diseño fenomenológico; para la recolección de información se aplicó una entrevista semiestructurada, y el análisis se realizó mediante el software Atlas ti 9.1 Resultados: se obtuvo un total de 5 categorías: Conocimientos generales sobre la lactancia materna exclusiva hasta los 6 meses de edad; importancia y beneficios de la lactancia materna; motivos de abandono de la lactancia materna; duración de la lactancia materna y opinión familiar. Discusión: el asesoramiento educativo del personal de salud en la consulta prenatal, programa de lactancia materna y puerperio inmediato, tiene como propósito que la madre adquiera la capacidad para enfrentar situaciones difíciles y de estrés, y de esta forma garantizar el éxito de la lactancia materna y evitar la búsqueda de otras alternativas y formas de alimentación. Conclusiones: las causas del abandono de la lactancia materna incluyen, sensación de hambre en el bebé, poca salida de leche del pezón, dolor de senos de la madre, dificultad para la adaptación a los cambios de vida y el control de las emociones, además de inexperiencia relacionada con la maternidad y vivencias previas desagradables.
EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A COMPLEX PREVENTION SYSTEM FOR COMPLICATIONS AFTER URANOPLASTY IN CHILDREN WITH CONGENITAL CLEFT PALATE
Authors: Chuykin Oleg , Bilak Anna , Davletshin Nail' , Sakaeva Alia , AKATYEVA Galina , Makusheva Natal'ya , Kuchuk Kristina
Published: December 2024

Objectives. The outcome of a successful operation on plastic surgery of a congenital cleft palate depends not only on the technically correct performance of uranoplasty by surgeons, but also on preoperative and postoperative management. Before the operation of uranoplasty, oral cavity sanitation is certainly important and there are effective methods of preoperative preparation of patients, but there are few effective methods of local therapy in the postoperative period, therefore we decided to use a complex of complications prevention, including local herbal medicine and magnetolaser therapy.
Purpose. To evaluate the effectiveness of complex prevention of complications after uranoplasty in children with congenital cleft palate, including local herbal medicine and magnetic laser therapy in the early postoperative period.
Methodology. The study involved 150 children with congenital cleft palate, who were divided into 4 groups depending on the complex of complications prevention after uranoplasty. In group 1 there were 45 children, whose postoperative observation was standard. In group 2 there were 45 children who were given local phytotherapy with a patented phytocomplex. In group 3 there were 30 children who underwent magnetolaser therapy in the postoperative period. In group 4 there were 30 children, in the complex of complications prevention after uranoplasty for whom local phytotherapy and magnetolaser therapy were included.
The following were assessed on the 10th day after the operation: the condition of the postoperative wound, complications after uranoplasty, determination of physicochemical, biochemical and immunological parameters of oral fluid, cytology of smears-imprints, features of capillary blood flow using the laser Doppler flowmetry method, nasopharyngoscopy.
Results. In the group of children who were treated with the patented local phytotherapy with a prolonged-action phytocomplex and magnetolaser therapy in the early postoperative period, the condition of the postoperative wound was clinically and cytologically without wound inflammation, the most significant improvement was in the indices of oral fluid and capillary blood flow, according to nasopharyngoscopy data, complete closure occurred 10 days after uranoplasty.
PREDICTORS OF CONGENITAL CLEFT LIP AND PALATE IN CHILDREN IN A REGION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DISADVANTAGE
Authors: Chuykin Oleg , Davletshin Nail' , Bilak Anna , Kuchuk Kristina
Published: December 2024

Objectives. Congenital defects in children are an indirect indicator of the ecological well-being of a region. Benz(a)pyrene and formaldehyde are substances of class I and II hazard to the human body, have embryotoxic properties and cause congenital defects at elevated peak concentrations in the environment, which can be considered as predictors of congenital clefts of the lip and palate.
Purpose. To determine predictors of congenital cleft lip and palate in children in a region of ecological disadvantage.
Methodology. 5,570 medical records of children diagnosed with congenital cleft lip and palate were analyzed. Data from the “State Report on the State of Natural Resources and the Environment of the Republic of Bashkortostan in 2023” and the level of toxic substances in the atmospheric air in various regions were analyzed.
Results. A comparative assessment of the clinical and anatomical forms of congenital clefts of the lip and palate in children in the Republic of Bashkortostan showed a high percentage of more severe types of congenital defects, namely cleft palate – 41.10% and combined cleft lip, alveolar process and palate – 33.17%. Severe clinical and anatomical forms of congenital clefts – cleft palate and combined cleft lip, palate and alveolar process were in 78.77% (2556 children) of cases in areas with high levels of pollutants in the atmospheric air, and 68.0% (1581 children) in areas with normal levels of pollutants in the air.
Conclusions. The peaks of the increase in MAC and the presence in the environment of embryotoxic substances such as benz(a)pyrene and formaldehyde, entering the mother's body before planning pregnancy and during the period of gestation can be considered as predictors of the occurrence of congenital clefts of the lip and palate and more severe clinical and anatomical forms of the defect.
CLINICAL CASE: TREATMENT OF DENTAL INJURY IN A CHILD WITH CLASS II DIVISION 1 DENTAL MALOCCLUSION AND PROMINENT OF THE UPPER INCISORS
Authors: Shishmareva Anastasiya , Plotnikov Aleksandr , Zakirov Taras , Brusnitsyna Elena , Kozmenko Anastasia , Kotikova Anastasiya , Khelashvili Elizaveta , Shishmareva Uliya
Published: December 2024

The aim of the study is to present the results of complex treatment of a child with class II division 1 dental malocclusion after traumatic dental injuries of the upper incisors.
Materials and methods. The child was treated in the Clinical Department № 1 of the Dental Clinic of the Ural State Medical University in Yekaterinburg.
Results. The patient's treatment lasted for 6 months, during the treatment conditions were created for the continuation of the physiological growth and development of the tooth root after acute injury: the communication of the tooth cavity and dentin with the external environment was eliminated, the tooth was fixed in the bone tissue by immobilization and temporary splinting, the traumatic node was eliminated. Predisposing factors of repeated tooth injury have also been eliminated: the axial position of the upper incisors has been improved, the sagittal gap has been reduced, and the width of the upper dentition has been increased. The vitality of the tooth is preserved, which serves as a favorable factor for further growth and formation of the tooth.
Conclusions. An integrated approach involving specialists from related fields (a pediatric dentist, a dental surgeon, an orthodontist) is a determining factor in the treatment of dental trauma in children. Children with class II division 1 dental malocclusion are a risk group for dental trauma and are most in need of early orthodontic treatment aimed at eliminating the risk factors for dental trauma. Immediate referral of the patient to a dentist, a full range of diagnostic examination methods, as well as an integrated approach to the treatment of dental trauma with subsequent dynamic observation determine the success of the treatment.
ORGANIZATION OF SCREENING OF ONCOSTOMATOLOGICAL DISEASES IN THE SVERDLOVSK REGION AT THE PRESENT STAGE
Authors: Chernavskiy Aleksandr , Griroriev Sergey , Kozmenko Anastasia , Gainetdinov Maksim
Published: December 2024

Introduction. Since 2012, dentists in the Sverdlovsk region have increasingly been paying attention to the detection of oral diseases at the junction of dentistry and oncology. Oncostomatological disease is a serious threat in everyone's life and leads to a change in the quality of human life, however, their detection in the early stages remained at a fairly low level until the last. There is a high level of oncological diseases in the oral cavity, detected at late stages, which lead to high mortality in both percentage and absolute terms. The experience of our work in 2022–2024 on the territory of the Sverdlovsk region has shown that a significant part of oncostomatological diseases in the population can be identified at an early stage by equipping dentists with means of timely diagnosis of visual localization formations. All precancerous conditions and tumors of the mucous membrane of the mouth, tongue and red border of the lips are visually determined by medical professionals of any specialty. The identification of those tumors that medical professionals (average medical professionals and doctors) can detect at the early stages of the development of the pathological process on the accessible surfaces of the oral cavity and mucous membranes improves the quality of life of our patients.
Subject. analysis of factors that reduce the quality and effectiveness of the detection of oncostomatological diseases in the Sverdlovsk region.
Aim. To improve the methods of early detection of oral cancer and their prevention.
Materials and Methods. A retrospective study of the work of the oncostomatology service in the districts of the Sverdlovsk region was conducted.
Results. A program for the early detection and prevention of oncostomatological diseases in the Sverdlovsk region has been created and proposed for practical application.
Conclusions. The lack of standardization of approaches to identifying and recording precancerous and cancerous diseases at the stages of providing primary health care, the lack of personnel with the skills to identify oncological diseases, are one of the factors for the low effectiveness of pathology detection. In dentistry, there are no clinical recommendations regulating the procedure for examining and treating patients with malignant neoplasms.
Disparities in Entrepreneurial Orientation and Openness to Innovation Among Budapest, the Pest Region, and Other Regions
Authors: Bujáki János , Vinogradov Szergej
Published: December 2024

Literature studies focusing on entrepreneurial orientation or openness to innovation mainly focus on large enterprises and multinational companies. Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are under-researched in Europe, however, their contribution to employment, balance of trade, and GDP is broadly acknowledged among scholars. Experiences gathered through a qualitative study conducted with owner managers of enterprises of all size categories preceded as well as helped to better establish and design our quantitative survey as recommended in various studies in international literature. This paper aims to examine the disparities in entrepreneurial orientation and openness to innovation between three separate regions in Hungary. Analyses were based on discovering statistically significant differences in terms of the region and the size category of companies. The study applied principal component analyses, Kruskal-Wallis, and Mann-Whitney nonparametric tests.
The Efficacy of Peer Tutoring on Math Achievement in Supplementary Examinations for First-Year Bachelor of Primary Education Students.
Authors: Salani End , Sekgoma Amantle
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the effectiveness of peer tutoring in enhancing mathematics achievement among first-year Bachelor of Primary Education students who face challenges leading to supplementary examinations. It seeks to understand how peer tutoring impacts students' confidence in mathematics, factors influencing their interest in the subject post-tutoring, and their perceptions of traditional teaching methods compared to peer tutoring effectiveness. Despite the inclusion of a foundational mathematics course, many students encounter difficulties, prompting a reliance on supplementary exams. Peer tutoring presents a potential solution to enhance understanding and confidence, thereby improving educational outcomes within the Bachelor of Primary Education program. The study employs a mixed-method case study design, combining quantitative analysis of pre/post-test scores with qualitative insights from surveys, with ethical considerations including informed consent and confidentiality measures. The population comprises first-year Bachelor of Primary Education students facing supplementary exams, with a purposive sample selected for thorough exploration of research questions. Results indicate significant improvements in students' confidence and interest in mathematics post-tutoring, highlighting peer interactions and interactive teaching styles as key motivators. The findings affirm the positive impact of peer tutoring in addressing foundational mathematics challenges and underscore the need to integrate peer tutoring into teacher preparation programs and revise curricula to prioritize active learning strategies for improved educational outcomes.
Enhancing Teaching Practice Coordination: Exploring School Mentors' Perspectives on Assessment Rubrics and Their Role in Guiding Student Teachers.
Authors: Salani End , Kgotlaetsile Moffat , Mico Sekgoma Amantle
Published: December 2024

Effective teaching practices are crucial for fostering the intellectual development of learners, thereby making the evaluation of instructional practices during Teaching Practice (TP) sessions imperative. This study aims to investigate primary and secondary school mentor teachers' perceptions about teaching practice assessment rubrics and their role as mentor teachers, all to enhance teaching practice coordination. Drawing from constructivist, social cognitive, situated learning, professional identity development, and critical pedagogy theories, a qualitative case study approach was employed within an interpretivist paradigm. Data were collected through focus group discussions from 77 secondary and primary school mentors during a teaching practice orientation workshop in the central region of Botswana. The analysis of data was thematic, revealing mentor teachers' perceptions of assessment rubrics, challenges faced, and readiness to supervise student teachers. Results indicate that while mentors perceive the rubrics as effective tools, challenges such as lack of clarity and workload burden exist. The study further recommends enhancing assessment rubric clarification, addressing workload issues, improving student teacher resource supports, promoting collaboration, as well as conducting further research on teaching practice coordination. Implementing these recommendations can enhance teaching practice effectiveness, better preparing aspiring teachers for future roles, and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Skills and Competencies for Thriving in the Age of Generative AI:
Authors: Kovanovic Vitomir , Viberg Olga , Khosravi Hassan , Ferguson Rebecca
Published: December 2024

This editorial looks back at the Journal of Learning Analytics (JLA) in 2024 and forward to 2025. The first section of this editorial considers how learning analytics and Generative AI might be used to help students to develop a broad range of skills and competencies and identifies some promising directions for research in this area. The second section looks back over the past year, providing statistics on submissions and noting recent changes to the journal, including changes to licensing and the introduction of a new Editorial Board and Senior Editorial Board.
Growth Response of West Indian Cherry (Malpighia glabra L.) to Various Cutting Types, Monthly Variations and IBA Treatments
Authors: Bharanidharan A. , Ranchana P. , Sebastian Karishma , Madhumitha B. , Das Deepak , Kamalakannan A.S. , Prasanth Y. Krishna
Published: December 2024

Background: The West Indian Cherry, a tropical fruit crop, is notable for its exceptionally high vitamin C content. While it can be propagated through seeds, the germination rate is relatively low. Therefore, efforts were made to propagate it using stem cuttings, a popular method of vegetative propagation due to its rapidity, simplicity and cost-effectiveness. Methods: Experiments were conducted from June to September using different concentrations of Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) (1500 ppm, 2500 ppm and a control) on two types of cuttings: softwood and semi-hardwood. Result: The best rooting and shooting results were observed with semi-hardwood cuttings treated with 1500 ppm IBA during the first fortnight of August. This method is recommended for nurseries and farmers to achieve faster and more successful propagation of the West Indian Cherry.
Bazı Bitki Uçucu Yağlarının Elma Yeşil Yaprakbiti Aphis pomi De Geer (Hemiptera: Aphididae)’ye Karşı İnsektisidal Etkilerinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: Bilgiç Hasan , Birgücü Ali Kemal
Published: December 2024

Aphis pomi De Geer (Hemiptera: Aphididae) elma üretim alanlarında yaygın olarak bulunan yaprakbiti türleri arasındadır. Ayrıca, hızlı çoğalma yeteneği, döl ve konukçu sayısının çok olması nedeniyle mücadelesi zor olan zararlılardan birisidir. Bu çalışmada, çay ağacı, limon ve lavanta uçucu yağlarının zararlı böceğin ikinci veya üçüncü dönem nimfleri üzerine öldürücü etkisi araştırılmıştır. Denemeler, belirlenen her doz için 5 tekerrürlü ve her bir tekerrürde 10 birey olacak şekilde düzenlenmiştir. Daha sonra, bu bireyler dezenfekte edilmiş taze sürgünlerin üzerine zarar görmeyecek şekilde bırakılmış ve hazırlanan uçucu yağ solüsyonları el pülverizatörü yardımıyla taze sürgünler üzerine püskürtülmüştür. Çay ağacı, limon ve lavanta uçucu yağları uygulandıktan sonra 9 gün boyunca sayım yapılmış ve yüzde ölüm değerleri hesaplanmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda, bu uçucu yağların yaprakbitine karşı LT50 değerleri sırasıyla 4.80, 6.00 ve 5.14 gün bulunmuştur. Elma yeşil yaprakbitine karşı uygulanan çay ağacı uçucu yağı içlerinden en etkili olarak belirlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak, zararlıya karşı bu uçucu yağların öldürücü etkilerinden entegre zararlı yönetimi kapsamında yararlanılması kimyasal mücadeleye alternatif olabilecek insan ve çevre dostu bir mücadeleye katkıda bulunacaktır.
THE ROLE OF PROBIOTICS AS ADJUVANT THERAPY IN INFLAMMATORY CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
Authors: Yosephi Valensa , Syakdiyah Noer Halimatus , Atmaja Peter Yustian , Soegiarto Gatot
Published: December 2024

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Probiotics are live microorganisms that can provide health benefits to the host when administered in adequate amounts. The anti-inflammatory effects of probiotics were initially studied in Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). This research aim to provide scientific evidence and explanation on the effects of probiotic administration as adjuvant therapy for inflammatory diseases in cardiovascular health. The study employed a descriptive approach using the systematic literature review method on PubMed, Scopus, SAGE, and Web of Science. A total of 13 articles were included in this study. The probiotics used included Bifidobacterium in one clinical trial, Lactobacillus in eight clinical trials, Enterococcus in one clinical trial, a combination of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus in one clinical trial, and a combination of Lactobacillus and Propionibacterium in one clinical trial.
CONFIGURAÇÕES E DESAFIOS DA POLÍTICA DE EDUCAÇÃO SUPERIOR NO GOVERNO BOLSONARO (2019 - 2022)
Authors: Mamédio de Lima Rodrigo
Published: December 2024

O recorte desta pesquisa é parte da dissertação de mestrado em construção no Programa de Pós-graduação em Serviço Social, pela Universidade Federal do Tocantins. A pesquisa tem como objetivo central, discutir sobre os principais desafios enfrentados pela Política de Educação Superior no Brasil durante o governo Bolsonaro, considerando os aspectos que envolvem a crise política e econômica e o contexto da pandemia da COVID-19.
O SERVIÇO DE PROTEÇÃO E ATENDIMENTO INTEGRAL À FAMÍLIA: PAIF E A PROTEÇÃO SOCIAL NO CRAS KARAJÁ I DE PALMAS-TO.
Authors: Sousa Cunha Fátima Raulina de , Dos Santos Rosemeire
Published: December 2024

RESUMO:
O debate contemporâneo a cerca da centralidade da família nas políticas de proteção social tem ocorrido de forma bastante tensionada, marcada por contradições em termos da garantia da proteção social. As famílias longe de terem sido esvaziadas de suas funções sociais, desempenham o papel de protetora de seus membros. As famílias, incorporadas nas políticas de proteção social e naturalizadas enquanto instituição central de proteção social no contexto de crise do capitalismo, marcado pela acelerada acentuação do neoliberalismo, encontram-se fragilizadas pelos processos e pelas mudanças que marcam a realidade brasileira, paradoxalmente, ampliam-se suas responsabilidades como mecanismo de proteção social. Essa responsabilização tem sido altamente naturalizada, o que reflete no direcionamento do trabalho social com famílias, e condiciona a execução do Serviço de Proteção e Atendimento Integral à Família (PAIF). Diante dessas contradições, esse trabalho tem como objetivo discutir o familismo presente nas políticas sociais e os seus rebatimentos na garantia da proteção social às famílias no PAIF. Para tanto serão utilizadas a revisão integrativa de literatura, pesquisa participante, pesquisa documental e entrevista com grupo focal.
 
 
PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Família; PAIF; Proteção Social.
Understanding the Resistance to Use Metaverse Shopping Platforms in Sarawak, Malaysia: An Investigation by Using Innovation Resistance Theory
Authors:   University of Technology Sarawak, Chin Chee-Hua , Chiew Evelyn Cai-Ni , Tiong Karment
Published: December 2024

"Research Aims: This study explores the factors affecting the resistance to use metaverse shopping
platforms in Sarawak, Malaysia. It focuses on four main barriers: psychological (experience and
image), usage (complexity), value (economic), and risk (privacy and security). The purpose is to
understand how these barriers influence users' unwillingness to adopt these platforms.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The study used a quantitative approach and analysed 205
datasets from Sarawak, Malaysia, obtained from questionnaires. Preliminary analysis was done
with SPSS, followed by a detailed analysis using PLS-SEM with WarpPLS 8.
Research Findings: The study found that complexity, privacy and security, experience, and image
barriers positively and significantly impact the resistance to use metaverse shopping platforms.
However, the economic barrier was found otherwise.
Theoretical Contribution/Originality: This study explores the factors influencing consumers'
resistance to use metaverse shopping platforms grounded on Innovation Resistance Theory (IRT),
addressing the gaps by identifying adoption barriers. This study aims to provide insights and
inform strategies to overcome these barriers and increase adoption rates.
Managerial Implication in the South East Asian Context: The study aims to provide insights
for industry players and policymakers in Southeast Asia, especially in Malaysia. Business owners
can refer to this study when considering metaverse involvement.
Research Limitation & Implications: This study, which was only conducted in Sarawak, could
be expanded to other Southeast Asian regions. It provides empirical evidence to the IRT,
benefiting business owners and policymakers in strategy development, innovation, and decisionmaking for adopting the metaverse into businesses."
INOVASI GERAK TARI JAIPONGAN DI KLINIK TARI GONDO ART PRODUCTION MENGGUNAKAN METODE KONSTRUKSI JAQUELINE SMITH
Authors: Ainun Nur , Ojang Cahyadi  , Selly Oktarini
Published: December 2024

Proses Inovasi Gerak Tari Jaipongan yang terjadi dikalangan generasi muda lebih digemari dari pada bentuk tari Jaipongan bentuk ketuk tilu. Hal menjadi permasalahan penting bagi para koreografer tari untuk terus melakukan pembaharuan guna meningkatkan kembali eksistensi Tari Jaipongan bagi generasi muda saat ini. perkembangan teknologi yang pesat merupakan hambatan yang dialami para koreografer dalam proses berkarya, pesatnya kebudayaan luar yang masuk, membuat koreografer dituntut aktif, kreatif, inovatif yang mampu berjalan beriringan dengan zaman baru. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana proses penciptaan, penemuan gerak, serta inovasi tari jaipongan yang di lakukan di Klinik Tari Gondo Art Production Menggunakan Metode Konstruksi Jacqueline Smith. Manfaat dari penelitian ini diharapkan para sanggar- sanggar tari dan institusi Seni dapat dengan mudah mengetahui bentuk dan proses inovasi gerak tari sehingga penciptaan karya-karya baru akan lebih sistematis baik secara ide maupun konsep. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode Konstruksi Jacqueline Smith. Konstruksi tari dari Jacqueline Smith ini terdiri dari 8 tahapan yang di jadikan sebagai acuan proses penciptaan karya tari. Teknik pengambilan data pada penelitian ini adalah Observasi, Wawancara, Studi Pustaka dan Dokumen. Klinik Tari Gondo Art Production merupakan sanggar Tari yang aktif berinovasi. Bentuk penyajian tari termasuk elemen pokok dan pendukung tari telah banyak dilakukan inovasinya oleh Gondo. Diantaranya pada tahap ide dan konsep, gerak tari, struktur tari, teknik tari, musik,tata rias, tata busana dan properti. Dari keseluruhan tersebut bentuk karya tari akan lebih menarik dan berbeda dengan karya pada umumnya sehingga menarik minat generasi muda dalam proses pelestarian kebudayaan
Caspase-1/11 Controls Zika Virus Replication in Astrocytes by Regulating Glycolytic Metabolism
Authors: Farias Ingrid S. , Ribeiro Guilherme , Noronha Isaú H. , Peron Jean P. S. , Vieira Pedro M. Moraes , Alves-Filho Jose C. , Bortoluci Karina R.
Published: December 2024

Zika virus (ZIKV) poses a significant threat due to its association with severe neurological complications, particularly during pregnancy. Although viruses exhibit tropism for neural cells, including astrocytes, the role of these cells in controlling ZIKV replication remains unclear. In this study, we demonstrated that ZIKV induces caspase-1 activation in primary astrocytes despite the absence of classical signs of inflammasome activation. Caspase-1/11-/- astrocytes exhibit heightened permissiveness to viral replication, accompanied by overactivation of glycolytic metabolism. Inhibition of glycolysis reversed the susceptibility of caspase-1/11-/- astrocytes to ZIKV infection. Protein network analysis revealed mTORC as a link between proteins involved in glycolysis and caspase-1, and mTORC inhibition also suppressed viral replication. Furthermore, we found that the impact of caspase-1/11 on astrocytes depends on the regulation of pyruvate transport to mitochondria for viral replication. Overall, our findings elucidate a caspase-1/11-dependent microbicidal mechanism in astrocytes that involves the mTORC/glycolytic pathway/pyruvate axis, providing insights into potential therapeutic targets for ZIKV infection.
Reduced fetal ductus venosus shunt fraction is associated with adverse perinatal outcomes in pregnancy with pregestational diabetes mellitus
Authors: Kopteeva Ekaterina , Shelaeva Elizaveta , Alekseenkova Elena , Korenevsky Andrey , Tiselko Alena , Kogan Igor , Kapustin Roman
Published: December 2024

Purpose
The purpose was to determine the fetal liver blood flow and identify whether diabetes mellitus complicates the ductus venosus (DV) shunt fraction and adverse outcomes in pregnancies.
Methods
We conducted a prospective longitudinal observational study including 188 pregnant women: group I – patients with pregestational DM (PGDM, n = 86), group II – patients with gestational DM (GDM, n = 44), group III - control (n = 58). Patients included in the study underwent ultrasound examination at 30+ 0 − 41+ 3 weeks of pregnancy. We evaluated volumetric blood flow adjusted to EFW (Q, ml/min/kg) for umbilical vein, DV, left and main portal vein. Relative risk was calculated for adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Results
There was a redistribution of volumetric blood flow to the fetal liver by decreasing the DV shunt fraction in PGDM pregnancies. These changes were characterized by an increase in left portal and total liver volumetric blood flow compared with GDM and control groups (p < 0.001). In some PGDM patients, the DV shunt fraction was pathologically reduced. A reduction in DV shunt fraction ≤16.5% was associated with an increased relative risk of preterm delivery (3.61), LGA-birth (1.64), neonatal adiposity (1.53), fetal hypoxia (3.47), emergency cesarean section (1.93), and neonatal intensive care unit stay more than 5 days (1.78).
Conclusion
Decreased DV shunt fraction reflects changes in fetal hemodynamics and may be an important marker of fetal adversity. A decrease in DV shunt fraction of less than 16.5% is associated with an increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes in patients with PGDM.
WITHDRAWN: An Experimental Study on the Size Effect of Maximum Coarse Aggregate on the Inherent Anisotropy of Concrete's Compressive Strength
Authors: Jabbar Noor Fadhil , Akhaveissy Amir
Published: December 2024

The full text of this preprint has been withdrawn by the authors while they make corrections to the work. Therefore, the authors do not wish this work to be cited as a reference. Questions should be directed to the corresponding author.
Assessment of feather degrading activity of thermophilic bacilli isolated from Armenian geothermal springs
Authors: Tadevosyan Mane , Margaryan Armine , Panosyan Hovik
Published: December 2024

The aim of this study was to isolate and characterize keratinolytic thermophilic aerobic bacilli from Armenian geothermal springs. In total 20 thermophilic aerobic bacilli strains have been isolated using chicken feather enrichment cultures. Among these, four strains affiliated as Bacillus licheniformis (95–97% similarity) and Bacillus borbori (> 99% similarity) demonstrated the capability to completely degrade chicken feathers at 55°C. The highest rate of feather hydrolyses in mono-species cultures was observed with 40 g L− 1 substrate. Notably, enhanced keratin weight loss (≥ 80%) was observed in dual co-cultures involving B. borbori M14, highlighting superior degradative potential of this strain. Keratinolytic enzyme production was dedected during the late exponential growth phase, reached its maximum activity (0.013 U mL− 1) during the stationary phase, suggesting growth-associated enzyme synthesis. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) of the hydrolysis end products revealed that aspartic acid and isoleucine were the predominant amino acids, followed by leucine, phenylalanine, alanine, tyrosine and glutamic acid. These findings confirm that the newly isolated strains are promising sources of keratinolytic proteases, with potential applications in circular bioeconomy based processes.
High-frequency and high-amplitude sounds enhance bird deterrence: A case study of the Black- necked Crane
Authors: Dong Zi-Juan , Tan Kun , Ma Hong-Bin , Liu Chang-Jin , Li Na , Xiao Wen
Published: December 2024

Under the global vision of sustainable development, the harmonious coexistence of humans and wildlife has become a crucial topic. Birds are closely related to human life, and bird deterrence technology is not only a necessary measure to maintain human health and economic security but also an important means to protect birds. Although sound-based bird deterrence has been widely used, the effects of different frequencies and combinations have not been systematically explored. The Black-necked Crane (Grus nigricollis), a nationally protected wildlife species, shares some of its habitats with human agricultural activities. This study designed sounds of various frequencies and combinations and conducted deterrence experiments on Black-necked Cranes at their wintering sites in northeastern Yunnan Province, exploring how sound frequency and combinations affect the behavioral responses, evasion distances, and escape speeds of the cranes. The results indicate that: (1) in terms of behavioral response intensity, evasion distance, and escape speed, sounds with high frequency and high variability significantly outperformed other sounds (n=479, p < 0.001); (2) there were no significant differences in the response of Black-necked Cranes of different flock types and age combinations to sounds. The study recommends using high-frequency, highly variable sounds for short-term control of Black-necked Cranes. Additionally, this research demonstrates that using either high frequency or high variability combinations can achieve efficient bird deterrence in the short term, and provides a scientific basis for developing and refining bird deterrence strategies for other bird species.
Experimental Study on Seepage Characteristics and Acoustic Emission Parameters of Coal Considering Hydro–Mechanical Coupling
Authors: Xu Wensong , Wang Fei , Zhao Guangming , Chen Yian , Meng Xiangrui , Liu Chongyan , Gu Qingheng , Wu Xinwen
Published: December 2024

To explore the peak strength, failure characteristics, seepage characteristics, and acoustic emission (AE) parameters of coal under various confining pressures, a ZST-1500 micro-computer controlled electro-hydraulic servo coal adaptive coupling experimental system was used to conduct hydro-mechanical coupling experimental of coal under various confining pressures. The results show that the stress-strain curve of coal under external load is divided into four stages: pore fracture compaction stage, linear elastic deformation stage, yield stage, and failure stage. The permeability presents three stages: slow decrease, rapid decrease, and rapid increase, and it presents a "V"-shaped trend. The peak strength of coal is positively correlated with adequate confining pressure. Confining pressure influences the macroscopic failure characteristics of coal, and the failure form gradually changes from multi-tensile crack shear failure to single-inclined plane shear failure. Confining pressure has little effect on permeability in pore and fracture compaction and linear elastic deformation stages of coal but significantly affects yield and failure. Different confining pressures would affect the relative value of permeability at each stage but would not affect the overall development trend of permeability curves. Increased confining pressure leads to decreased coal-based permeability strain-based loss rate (PSL) and weakened internal macroscopic deformation. The AE ringing count in the whole process of coal failure is strongly correlated with the stress-strain and permeability curves. According to the rise time/amplitude (RA)-average frequency (AF) distribution value, the fracture characteristics are mainly shear cracks under various confining pressures. Meanwhile, the proportion of shear cracks in coal gradually increases with the increase in confining pressure.
Utilisation of Maternal Health Services; A Mixed Methods Study of Women Attending Antenatal Care At Primary Health Centres In Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Authors: Ezeike Azuka Chinweokwu , Dolapo Duro Clement , Ndie Elkenah Chubike
Published: December 2024

Background
Due to restricted access to health care, maternal mortality rates in developing nations are unacceptably high. Adequate health-care utilisation has been regarded as crucial in the drive to enhance maternal health indices.
Objective
This study aimed to determine the level of utilization of maternal health services among women attending Antenatal care at Primary Health Care Centres in Abuja FCT.
Methods
This was a descriptive cross-sectional study that employed a mixed methods approach. The quantitative approach used a semi-structured questionnaire to collect data, while the qualitative approach involved Focus Group Discussion. Participants were drawn from women receiving antenatal care at 12 different Primary Health Care Centres in Abuja. Quantitative data analysis was done using SPSS version 25. A p-value of less than 0.05 at the 95% confidence level was considered statistically significant.
Results
Of the 370 respondents, 365 had complete entries and were included in the final analysis. The majority of respondents (71.5%) were between the ages of 25 and 34, were in their third trimester of pregnancy (82.5%), had at least a secondary school education (58.4%), and were employed (66.7%) In the current pregnancy, up to 82.7% of women booked antenatal care in the second trimester. Antenatal care, facility-based delivery, and postnatal care coverage were 95.6%, 80%, and 28.2%, respectively, in their most recent pregnancy, and maternal educational level and employment status were found to be significantly associated with maternal health service utilization(p<0.05)
Conclusion
This study revealed optimal antenatal care attendance and facility-based delivery but a low rate of postnatal care utilisation, Maternal educational and employment status were significantly associated with maternal health care utilisation.
Uncovering a Universal Scaling for the Field Emission Characteristics from Metallic Nanotips in Nanogap
Authors: Meng Guodong , Li Yimeng , Xia Linghan , Li Nan , Tang Shilong , Ge Yunsong , Wang Jianyu , Xiao Bing , Cheng Yonghong , Ang Lay Kee Ricky
Published: December 2024

Electron field emission is a key mechanism in nanoelectronics with nanogaps, offering advantages such as high electron velocity, fast switching speeds, operation at extreme temperatures, and exceptional radiation resilience. However, traditional field emission theory inadequately describes the electron emission and charge transport behaviors at the nanoscale, as it lacks consideration of geometric asymmetry effects, quantum effects and nanosize effects. Here, we carried out an in situ investigation on the intrinsic field emission characteristics of pure tungsten nanotips across vacuum nanogaps. For the first time, we revealed a universal scaling behaviour between field emission characteristics and the ratio R/d, and demonstrated that the nonlinear geometrical effect, rather than quantum effects, is predominant. We further proposed a modified Fowler-Nordheim (FN) equation considering geometric effects, where the electric field (F) in the FN equation is substituted by F=Vexp/(k×R) with k=f(R⁄d)=1.680× (R/d+0.468)(-1.066), which is valid for R/d = 0.04 to 48. The proposed FN equation for nanoscale field emission regime is validated by well matching with the reported experimental results. These findings, grounded in theoretical insights, are essential for refining the design and performance of nanoelectronics, driving advancements in next-generation technologies.
“Gorilla lip”: a sign on X-ray for diagnosis of talocalcaneal coalition in children, a clinical retrospective study
Authors: Mo Yueqiang , Li Haodong , Huang Peng , Jing Yanhui , Ning Bo , Xu Ping , Wang Dahui
Published: December 2024

Objective
This study aims to introduces a novel morphological characteristic,"Gorilla lip" sign, and evaluates its diagnostic efficacy.
Methods
A retrospective review was conducted on anteroposterior ankle X-rays from patients diagnosed with talocalcaneal coalition at our institution from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2023, with confirmatory diagnoses obtained via CT or surgical intervention. X-rays with TCC were selected as the positive group, while the negative group comprised X-rays of children aged 9–18 years with no prior ankle surgery and CT scans ruling out TC. The“Gorilla lip” sign was characterized by any of the following findings on the sustentaculum tali : (1) osseous protuberance over half of the medial malleolus; (2) narrowed joint space and rough articular surface; (3) absent joint space. X-rays were randomly assorted and independently assessed on two occasions, two months apart, by a pediatric orthopedic resident and two pediatric orthopedic physicians with varying experience levels. Metrics such as sensitivity, specificity, likelihood ratios, and inter- and intraobserver reliability for"Gorilla lip" sign were determined.
Results
Initial sensitivity rates for"Gorilla lip" sign were 90.0%, 75.0%, and 80.0%, with second evaluations yielding 80.0%, 85.0%, and 95.0%. Specificity rates were 92.0%, 100%, and 92.0% initially, and 84.0%, 92.0%, and 92.0% subsequently. Positive likelihood ratios for the first evaluation were 11.25, infinite, and 10.00, and 5.00, 10.63, and 11.88 for the second. Negative likelihood ratios were 0.11, 0.25, 0.22 initially, and 0.24, 0.16, 0.05 subsequently. Interobserver reliability was good. Intraobserver reliability were good to excellent.
Conclusion
"Gorilla lip" sign exhibits high sensitivity and specificity, along with good to excellent inter- and intraobserver reliability, suggesting its potential as a significant radiographic marker for TCC diagnosis.
Effect of early use of innovative-generation Silicone-Hydrogel bandage contact lenses after SMILE on the ocular surface
Authors: Chen Xiaodan , Hu Shisi , Ding Hui , Meng Xuyun , Zhong Tan , Yang Zhenduo , Zhong Xingwu
Published: December 2024

Objective
Determine efficacy and safety of a silicone-hydrogel bandage contact lens (CL) after full femtosecond laser-assisted small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE). This paired-eye study involved 24 patients (48 eyes). One eye per patient used the CL after surgery; the other served as control. The CL was removed on postoperative day 1. Objective assessments were recorded before surgery and on day 1, week 1, and month 1. Day-1 comfort score was also recorded.
Results
Corneal fluorescein staining (CFS) on day 1 in the test and control groups was significantly higher than baseline (F = 32.74, P < 0.001 and F = 154.8, P < 0.001, respectively). CFS for the test group was significantly lower than control (t = 7.302, P < 0.001). Both tear film breakup time (TBUT) and Schirmer I test were shorter compared with baseline with statistically significant between-group differences (TBUT, t = 5.271, P < 0.001; Schirmer I test, t = 3.033, P < 0.001). Tear meniscus height was significantly lower than baseline in both groups (control, F = 22.21, P < 0.001; test, F = 26.27, P < 0.001); between-group differences were not statistically significant (t = 0.202, P > 0.05). The test group was statistically superior for comfort measures (t = 4.099, P < 0.001). Early use of a novel bandage CL after SMILE improved subjective discomfort symptoms, relieved early ocular surface injury and promoted stability of the tear film.
Dongxiang wild rice rhizomicrobiomes inhibit photosynthetic methanogenic microbes: a potential solution for reducing methane emissions in northeastern China
Authors: Pang Yingnan , Chang Jingjing , Yao Zongmu , Wang Changji , Ye Libo , Zhang Jiejing , Zhang Jianfeng , Tian Chunjie
Published: December 2024

Background
Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture is a crucial aspect of global environmental governance. In particular, reducing methane (CH4) emissions from rice fields is a top priority for ensuring the sustainable development of agricultural ecosystems. Methane emissions from rice paddies reflect the balance between methane production and degradation, and wild rice may be an advantageous resource for modulating both processes.
Results
In this study, we used shotgun metagenomic sequencing, 16S rRNA analysis, and gas chromatographic determination of methane to demonstrate that methane emissions from rice paddies are significantly influenced by soil type and domestication processes. The abundances of genes related to methane metabolism were significantly lower in the wild rice rhizosphere than in the cultivated rice rhizosphere under both controlled and field conditions. Notably, we found that photoautotrophic microorganisms contributed significantly to methane production in in rice paddies. Wild rice rhizosphere suspension validation tests confirmed that the rich and diverse microbial resources in the wild rice rhizosphere effectively inhibited photoautotrophic methanogens to reduce methane emissions from cultivated rice.
Conclusions
On the basis of our results, we propose that harnessing the rhizosphere microbial strain resources of wild rice is a novel and feasible strategy for reducing global GHG emissions in black soil rice agriculture. This approach could make a significant contribution towards achieving the "carbon peak and carbon neutrality" goals.
Trans-spinal focused ultrasound reduces mechanical sensitivity and suppresses activation of spinal microglia in rats with chronic constriction injury
Authors: Song Weiguo , Giannotti Alice , Bekiaridou Alexandra , Bloom Ona , Zanos Stavros
Published: December 2024

Trans-spinal focused ultrasound (tsFUS) is a relatively new noninvasive neuromodulation approach that modulates spinal reflexes in healthy rats. Here, we tested the analgesic efficacy of tsFUS in rats with chronic constriction injury (CCI). Male rats were subjected to CCI of the left sciatic nerve, and a day later were treated with either sham stimulation or tsFUS (2KHz pulse repetition frequency, targeting spinal level L5, 3 minutes per day) for 3 days. We found that CCI increases sensitivity to mechanical stimuli, indicated by a reduced von Frey Threshold (vFT). Compared to sham stimulation, tsFUS resulted increased vFT at 4 to 23 days after CCI, compared to sham stimulation, indicating reduced sensitivity to mechanical stimuli in a sustained manner. In animals that received tsFUS, we found reduced counts of spinal microglia and reduced counts of microglia expressing CD86, a marker for pro-inflammatory microglial activation, at the side ipsilateral to injury. Our study provides evidence that tsFUS may be effective in mitigating early development of pain after neural injury, in part by suppressing the activation of pro-inflammatory phenotypes of spinal microglia.