bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FORMULATION OF THE CORRELATION ON THE REDUCED LINEAR BIQUATERNION CANONIC TRANSFORMATION
Authors:   Asistent Professor, Department of Industrial Technology, Graphic Engineering Study Program PSDKU Makassar, Creative Media State Polytechnic., and Junaedi , Fachria Eva ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Design, Graphic Design Study Program PSDKU Makassar, Creative Media State Polytechnic.
Published: September 2024

This research aims to formulate a correlation theorem on the canonical transformation of reduced linear biquaternion (RBLCT).This research is a literature review conducted at the Department of Industrial Technology, Makassar PSDKU Graphics Engineering Study Programme, Politeknik Negeri Media Kreatif.The definition of reduced biquaternion linear canonical transformation (RBLCT) is obtained by first constructing the definition of reduced biquaternion Fourier transform (FTRB) and investigating its properties by replacing the kernel of Fourier Transform with the kernel of FTRB in the definition of Linear Canonical Transformation (LCT). The proposed Correlation Theorem for RBLCT is an extension of the correlation theorem of linear canonical transform to the domain of RBLCT. A different proof of the Parseval formula for RBLCT is also given whose proof is much simpler by using the conjugacy property of the RBLCT kernel. As an application of the obtained results, the RBLCT correlation theorem is briefly discussed to study frequency-swift filters in general.
FROM OBSCURITY TO CLARITY: THE TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT OF MARKET TRANSPARENCY ON FINANCIAL CRISIS PREVENTION
Authors: Sharma Akshit
Published: September 2024

This paper delves into the transformative impact of market transparency on financial crisis prevention, offering a comprehensive analysis of how transparency influences financial stability. The study begins by examining the role of transparency in mitigating information asymmetry, which is often a root cause of market inefficiencies and crises. Through case studies of the 2008 global financial crisis and the Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998, the paper illustrates how opaque financial practices and inadequate information dissemination led to significant economic downturns. The research also explores the post-crisis regulatory landscape, focusing on initiatives like the Dodd-Frank Act, which sought to enhance transparency through mandatory disclosures and stricter oversight. Additionally, the paper addresses the challenges of implementing transparency, such as resistance from financial institutions, technological hurdles, and the need for global coordination. By integrating emerging technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence, the paper suggests that the future of market transparency is promising, with the potential to create more resilient financial systems. The findings underscore the necessity of transparency not only as a regulatory requirement but as a strategic imperative for fostering investor confidence, reducing systemic risk, and ensuring sustainable economic growth.
Abdelwahab Meddeb and Anour Majid: Revisiting The Muslim Heritage or Celebrating the Diversity of Islamic Tradition
Authors:   The Faculty of Letters and Humanities Sultan Moulay Slimane University BÃƒÂ©ni Mellal, Morocco., Essafir. PhD. Hind
Published: September 2024

This paper is a celebration of the diversity of Muslim thought and tradition, an invitation to revisit the Islamic legacy and rethink mainstream Muslim scholarship in the light of the plurality , multivoicedness and richness of the Muslim faith. It is incidentally a questioning of the inability of contemporary Islam to establish interfaith dialogue with kin monotheist religions, as well as a deep interrogation of our understanding of the creed and our praxis as believers in the third millenium, compelled as we stand, to adhere to the global spirit and meet the high stakes of modernity. This conandrum interpellates the Muslim community to reconsider the rigidity nay sterility of todayâ€™s Islam, championned by the growingly powerful fundamentalist movements thriving inâ€™ Dar Al Islamâ€™. Islam never had a Dante who summoned the intellectual audacity to make his writing address political events as they appeared in the reality of history. I dream of this genius that Islam did not create : he would have constituted the opposite of Ibn Taymiyya. ( Meddeb, 95)
PRIVATE SECTOR INVOLVEMENT IN TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL IN A TRIBAL DISTRICT OF MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
Authors:   Junior Resident, Community Medicine Department, GMC Jalgaon., Wani Deepak , Mankar Dhananjay ,   M.D, MSW, MHA, M.Phil, Ph.D Assistant Professor Centre for Hospital Management and School of Health Systems Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai., Bavaskar Yogita ,   MD, DHRM Associate Professor Community Medicine Department, GMC Jalgaon., Rupani Ashlesh ,   Senior Resident Community Medicine Department, GMC Jalgaon.
Published: September 2024

Introduction: In India, the private sector caters about seventy percent of TB patients. The majority of private practitioners (PPs) are not updated with current National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) guidelines resulting in wrong diagnosis and treatment leading to irrational use of the anti-tuberculosis drugs favoring the emergence and spread of drug resistance. Objectives: 1)To assess the knowledge of PPs about diagnosis and management of tuberculosis as per NTEP guidelines 2)To know the difficulties faced by PPs during the treatment of TB patients and measures to address them as per their perspective. Methodology: Study design & study setting:- a cross-sectional study was undertaken in a tribal district of Maharashtra. 86 PPs interviewed with the help of a structured questionnaire and later conducted focused group discussion (FGD). The data was analyzed with percentages and proportions. Results: The majority 65(75%) of PPs had knowledge about NTEP guidelines but only 21(25%) PPs were updated with the latest changes in the program. PPs expressed concern over the non-availability of diagnostics for extra-pulmonary TB, occasional shortage of drugs, unawareness of patients about the gravity of the disease, and treatment compliance. To address it, they felt the need for awareness activities on social media continuously, round-the-clock services for investigations, incentive for successfully completing treatment to patients along with timely updating PPs about recent updates on NTEP. Conclusion: Continuous quality training regarding basic knowledge and recent updates in NTEP for PPs should be imparted NTEP implementation at the district needs to be strengthened to overcome the difficulties mentioned by PPs.
IDENTIFICATION GENETIQUE DES MOUTONS DE RACE LADOUM DANS LES REGIONS DE DAKAR ET DE THIES
Authors:   Departement de Biologie Animale, Universite Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar (UCAD), BP 5005 Dakar-Fann, Senegal., Cheikhou Gueye , Falou Diack ,   Institut Senegalais de Recherches Agricoles (ISRA) Centre de Recherches Zootechniques (CRZ) de Dahra, BP 53, Linguere, Senegal.
Published: September 2024

In Senegal, livestock farming accounts for almost a third of households and almost half of the rural population. Urban livestock farming is mainly based on short-cycle animals, including the Ladoum sheep, which has become the most popular breed among Senegalese. The aim of this study is to genetically characterise Ladoum sheep in order to verify a probable genetic differentiation and structuring in relation to their belonging to different localities (Dakar and Thies) and to determine their demographic evolution. The study concerned two localities : Dakar (14 individuals) and Thies (30 individuals). BioEdit version 7.0.5.3 was used to clean and correct the sequences obtained. DnaSP version 5.10, MEGA version 7.0.14 and Arlequin version 3.5.1.3 were used to highlight the parameters of variability, differentiation and demo-genetic evolution. Our results show significant variability in beta-fibrinogen (18.50%) compared with results found in the literature. The genetic diversity results indicate that our populations are undergoing rapid demographic growth, and this was confirmed by the results of the demogenetic tests. The study also indicated that there are no genetic differences between individuals in the two localities and that all of the genetic variation in the total population is explained by genetic diversity between individuals within a population (locality). Our results also show that there was no genetic differentiation or structuring of Ladoum sheep according to locality in Senegal.
Inoculation of nitrogen-fixing bacteria to mitigate the negative effect of brackish water on peanuts
Authors: Santos Max Ferreira dos , Filho Paulo Furtado Mendes , de Sousa Geocleber Gomes , Freire Márcio Henrique da Costa , Lopes Bruno Eduardo da Silva , da Silva Elane Bezerra , Luz Lucas Nunes da , Pereira Arthur Prudêncio de Araújo , de Souza Maria Vanessa Pires
Published: September 2024

The use of nitrogen-fixing bacteria reduces the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers. However, salt stress can negatively affect the establishment of biological nitrogen fixation (BNF). In this context, the aim was to evaluate the use of brackish water at different phenological stages on the gas exchange and mineral composition of inoculated and non-inoculated peanut crops. The experimental design used was completely randomized, following a 5x2 factorial arrangement, with four replications, using five irrigation strategies with brackish water with an electrical conductivity of 5.0 dS m-1 applied at different phenological stages of the crop: E1 - at 14 days after sowing - DAS (vegetative stage); E2 - at 25 DAS (flowering stage); E3 - at 36 DAS (gynophore emergence stage); E4 - at 46 DAS (pod formation stage); and E5 - control, and inoculated and non-inoculated plants. The earlier the salt stress is applied, the lower the gas exchange in the peanut crop, with more significant effects up to 36 DAS, the phase of gynophore emergence and elongation, so plants inoculated with rhizobia show greater efficiency in the use of brackish water. Similarly, from 36 DAS onwards, leaf mineral content decreases, with the exception of sodium, which increases. It is recommended to use brackish water associated with the use of Bradyrhizobium spp. in the pod formation stage of the peanut crop.
Physical and vegetation characteristics of soil cover on a liquefied land
Authors: Monde Anthon , Somba Bunga Elim
Published: September 2024

Liquefaction is a phenomenon where a solid soil becomes liquid due to an earthquake or other vibrations and other sources of intense shaking, leading to a loss of soil strength and stiffness. Liquefaction can damage structures and condition of the land surface and may affect the state of the vegetation that grows on the land. Therefore, it is necessary to study the physical properties of the soil and the condition of vegetation after the liquefaction event. This study examines changes in the physical conditions of alluvial soil and vegetation cover on the land surface after the liquefaction disaster and future management strategies. This research was carried out from August to December 2022 by taking composite and representative soil samples from three land conditions, namely liquefied land consisting of eroded and piled up soil, as well as a control sample from ground that was not liquefied. Soil sample analysis was conducted at the Laboratory of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Tadulako University. The research used several observational variables: soil texture, permeability, bulk density, porosity, and organic matter. Observation of land surface cover and vegetation types was done using the quadrant method. The results indicated that, overall, areas affected by liquefaction experienced a substantial loss of soil mass, leading to a lower land surface, particularly in regions prone to erosion. Due to the erosion of surface soil, the remaining subsoil had a sandy loam texture, higher bulk density, increased permeability, and reduced organic matter content. As a result, the ground surface became undulating, with mounds of soil and irregular surface drainage in certain areas. For areas that experienced liquefaction up to four years after the disaster, the level of land cover only reached 60-61%. In contrast, the level of land cover by surface vegetation reached 93.7%.
Genetic diversity and population structure of a modified three-way tomato hybrids for determining fruit size traits
Authors: Nnungu Stephen I. , Uguru Michael I.
Published: September 2024

The assessment of genetic diversity and genetic structure of crops has a vital impact on the plant breeding program, including the characterization, use and conservation of genetic material. The genetic diversity and genetic structure of a set of 94 F3 tomato hybrids were assessed with 25 polymorphic SNP markers of quantitative trait loci (QTLs) underlying fruit size in tomatoes using Sequenom Mass ARRAY system. A total of 50 alleles were amplified and the average polymorphic information content (PIC) was 0.2220. Nei's genetic distance ranged from 0 to 0.62. Therefore, single nucleotide sequence (SNP) markers detected a significantly high degree of polymorphism in tomato hybrids. Cluster analysis using the unweighted pair group method with arithmetic mean methods (UPMA) indicated that the tomato hybrids studied are grouped into four main groups, which is to some extent consistent with the size, shape and number of locules of the tomatoes studied. Analysis of population structure with SNP markers revealed three subpopulations. Association mapping using 25 SNP markers detected 9 markers with a significant association with mean fruit weight, fruit length, fruit diameter, number of locules, and fruit shape index. The nine markers detected in this study are recommended for the tomato fruit size improvement breeding program.
Convolutional neural network as an efficient alternative to supervised learners for modelling plant diseases
Authors: Sridarane Sridevy , Sivalogeswaran Praveena , Muthusamy Nirmala Devi , Chinnaswamy Hema Bharathi , Palaniyappan Kumaresan , Maduraimuthu Djanaguiraman , Rajabathar S. , Balakrishnan Natarajan
Published: September 2024

The high productivity of the agricultural sector is crucial to the Global economy, as well as the national economy. For instance, India increased its nation's GDP by a factor of 17% to 18% in the past few decades. In India, the farming sector is the primary source of income. Numerous insects and illnesses have an impact on plant development, amount, and quality of products. Therefore, it is crucial to find the diseases early in the plant's development. Image processing is used to identify plant diseases and pests. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and visual analysis have all been used in the past few decades to find and diagnose plant diseases. These computerized techniques are excellent for quickly monitoring vast acreage. In this study, we used the foliage of potato plants to identify diseased leaves affected by early blight, as well as late blight. A Comparison is thus laid between the Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) Model for this purpose, and the standard Supervised Learning Classifiers, like k – Nearest Neighbors, Support Vector Machine, AdaBoost, etc. The comparison is subjected not only towards the traditional Metrics, like Accuracy, Precision, etc. but is expanded to temporal domains as well, that is the time taken to compute the results. Also, the training, and testing split used while incorporating the model is another deciding factor in its performance. Several such training–testing splits are considered for such, and thereby, the convolutional Neural Network Model is found to be better in performance than the Supervised Machine Learners irrespective of the Splitting Ratio of the Training, and the Testing Data.
La responsabilidad social empresarial: una ventaja competitiva en empresas de cobranza y call center
Authors: Cestagalli Vargas Lizyizeth , Téllez Olaya Heidy Nathalia , Cuevas Rodríguez Sandra
Published: September 2024

El articulo investigativo «La responsabilidad social empresarial: una ventaja competitiva en empresas de cobranza y call center» se estructuró en tres momentos: bases conceptuales de la rse enfocando la atención en las ventajas competitivas empresariales, en segundo aspecto se realizó un diagnóstico y análisis de la situación actual de Effective Contact en cuanto a responsabilidad Social Empresarial y finalmente se formuló un Plan Estratégico de Responsabilidad Social Empresarial para Effective Contact siendo este el objetivo del artículo, el cual fue creado teniendo en cuenta lo encontrado en el diagnóstico realizado en cuanto los componentes de la RSE.
La evolución de la política pública de la restitución de tierra en Colombia que determinó la expedición de la ley 1448 de 2011
Authors: Arévalo Perdomo Estefanía , Sotomayor Espitia Diana Carolina
Published: September 2024

Este artículo aborda la evolución de la política pública de restitución de tierras en Colombia hasta la expedición de la Ley 1448 de 2011, para lo cual se realiza un estudio del tránsito normativo, la injerencia de la Corte Constitucional, así como de las principales características del acápite de restitución de tierras de la Ley. El documento se realizó a través de un análisis doctrinal, mediante el estudio de las normas que se consideran más relevantes, para comprender la restitución de tierras en Colombia, así como de la jurisprudencia constitucional que se ha desarrollo en torno a los aspectos que se consideran más relevantes.
Perspectivas en Economía Política Internacional y su derivación de las tradiciones de investigación en Relaciones Internacionales
Authors: Pose Nicolás
Published: September 2024

Este trabajo propone que en el campo de la Economía Política Internacional se pueden identificar tres perspectivas, que se propone denominar de poder, institucionalista e ideacional, en tanto agrupan conjuntos de trabajos que recurren a los mismos factores para dar cuenta de la política de los asuntos económicos internacionales. Y, además, sostiene que pueden derivarse, a nivel positivo, de las tradiciones realista, liberal y constructivista en Relaciones Internacionales, debido a que los mismos factores están en el centro de los desarrollos explicativos de dichas tradiciones. Estas afirmaciones se argumentan a través de la presentación de los principales enfoques de cada perspectiva y la revisión analítica de sus aplicaciones para el estudio de la economía política del comercio y las finanzas internacionales.
Obligaciones del Estado colombiano frente a la prestación de los servicios públicos domiciliarios por su conexidad con derechos fundamentales
Authors: Sánchez Ortiz Estephania
Published: September 2024

El presente escrito tiene como objetivo realizar un análisis de las obligaciones estatales frente al suministro, vigilancia y control de los servicios públicos domiciliarios en Colombia, teniendo como marco legal aplicable la Constitución Política de 1991, que define al país como un Estado social de derecho; en consecuencia, establece que los servicios públicos son una actividad en cabeza del Estado, así como la Ley 142 de 1994, por la cual se establece el régimen de los servicios públicos domiciliarios. La importancia en la presta- ción de los servicios públicos esenciales radica en su conexidad con derechos fundamentales.
La importancia del reconocimiento de los animales como sujetos de derechos en el ordenamiento jurídico colombiano
Authors: Trujillo López Gleisdys Vanessa
Published: September 2024

En el presente artículo se analiza si se requiere que el ordena- miento jurídico colombiano reconozca a los animales como sujetos de derecho para que puedan gozar de un amparo efectivo, o si resul- ta suficiente con que sean declarados seres sintientes para desarrollar dicha protección, para lo cual se estudian diversas posturas de tratadistas destacados en la materia y las decisiones que han adoptado sobre este asunto las altas cortes en Colombia.
Pure contagion vs. financial interconnection in the subprime crisis context: Short- and long-term dynamics
Authors: Zorgati Imen , Njima Asma , Benjenana Hassen
Published: September 2024

This paper examines the difference between pure contagion and financial interconnection by studying the U.S. and some American and Asian markets in the subprime crisis context. These markets are affected by the mortgage crisis, with data available from January 1, 2003 to December 30, 2011. The paper first identifies the turmoil period via the wavelet technique and adopts cointegration and Granger causality approaches by estimating vector autoregressive (VAR) and vector error correction models (VECM) models. Based on daily returns from stock market indices in five American countries (Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Argentina, and the U.S.) and eight Asian ones (Hong Kong, Japan, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Korea, and China), the results show eight cases of pure contagion and 10 cases of financial interconnection. In addition, there were high co-movements in the short term and low co-movements in the long term for financial interconnection cases. These findings have several implications for investors looking to diversify their portfolios internationally and for portfolio managers to expect and limit market risk. The results provide additional guidance to regulators and policymakers.
ASEAN in the World’s 100 Top-Ranked Pension Funds: Lessons for Indonesia
Authors: Asshagab Sri Milawati , Hasanah Asia Miscolayati
Published: September 2024

The research explored the pension funds of Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam, which had managed to exceed Indonesia’s total pension fund assets under management despite having smaller populations and workforces. With Indonesia aiming to increase its pension funds to 60% of its GDP by 2045, the research aimed to extract lessons from the investment strategies, governance structures, and other key indicators of the pension funds in these three ASEAN countries to aid in achieving Indonesia’s target. This research utilized a document analysis method to gather data on top-ranking pension funds in ASEAN countries, including the Central Provident Fund (Singapore), Employees Provident Fund (Malaysia), Social Insurance Funds (Vietnam), and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan (Indonesia), with qualitative and descriptive statistics methods employed for data analysis. This research has found that Singapore and Malaysia excel in managing their pension fund accounts by offering innovative services tailored to meet the needs of their citizens. Singapore has special home ownership and asset management accounts with a strong social media presence. Malaysia offers both conventional and Sharia-based services, including services for the hajj, which cater to the religious needs of its Muslim population. Meanwhile, Vietnam has a more inclusive system that covers foreign workers, similar to Indonesia’s, but demands that foreign workers join the program should align with available program information in English.
“Events from the Life of My Father”: The Diary of Yuri Lyapunov (1911–1919)
Authors:   The National Library of Russia, Mikhailova Elena A. ,   St. Petersburg State University
Published: September 2024

The name of Sergei Mikhailovich Lyapunov (1859–1924) is currently attracting particularly close attention of researchers. One of the greatest composers of the turn of the 19th–20th centuries, professor of the St. Petersburg Conservatory Lyapunov survived the post-revolutionary years in Petrograd, was among the defendants in the so-called “Case of the Petrograd Churchmen”, in 1923 went abroad on tour and died a year later in Paris. During the Soviet period, his name was actually deleted from the national history of music. Currently, the life and work of Lyapunov are being actively studied, gaps are being restored. The shortage of factual material is particularly acute. The article introduces into scientific circulation as an integral document one of the most important information sources associated with the name of Lyapunov — the unpublished diary of his eldest son Yuri. The diary covers the period from 1911 to 1919 and is dedicated to his father: it records significant events in the creative life of Lyapunov, the composer’s statements about the art of music and the works of colleagues — both contemporaries and predecessors, about his own work, including unfulfilled plans. The second half of the diary, which includes entries for the years of the First World War and the post-revolutionary period, gives an idea of Lyapunov’s life in the most difficult conditions associated with the historical period. The diary is a document that reveals the features of the composer’s creative thinking, and can become a good basis for compiling a scientific biography of Lyapunov for these years.
Sacralidade e individualismo
Authors: Florêncio de Queiroz Rodrigues Rosimeiry , Dos Santos Silva Carlijaniele
Published: September 2024

O presente trabalho tem o intuito de contribuir com as discussões existentes sobre os escritos políticos de Durkheim, buscando promover uma reflexão quanto as categorias sacralidade, Estado e democracia problematizadas por Émile Durkheim em seus escritos “O individualismo e os intelectuais”, produzido em 1898, em manifestação do autor sobre o Affaire Dreyfus; em “Lições de sociologia”, texto que decorre de curso ministrado entre 1899 e 1900 sobre Física dos costumes e do Direito, quando ainda era docente na Universidade de Bordeaux; e em “As formas elementares da vida religiosa”, publicada em 1912, onde Durkheim apresenta a partir do estudo do sistema totêmico na Austrália, apontado como uma forma antiga e simples da religião, uma análise abrangente da natureza da vida religiosa, destacando suas representações fundamentais, ou seja, os elementos essenciais que lhes são comuns. Isso não quer dizer que outros trabalhos do sociólogo francês não sejam utilizados, mas apenas que não serão aprofundados neste trabalho.
Construction of a PANoptosis-related Prognostic Signature for Predicting Prognosis, Tumor Microenvironment, and Immune Response in Ovarian Cancer
Authors: Li Yonghong , Lyu Guizhen
Published: September 2024

Background:

The PANoptosis pathway is a recently identified mechanism of
cellular death that involves the interaction and synchronization among cellular pyroptosis,
apoptosis, and necrosis. More and more evidence suggests that PANoptosis is involved
in the development and treatment of cancer. However, a comprehensive understanding
of the influence of PANoptosis genes on prognostic value, tumor microenvironment
characteristics, and therapeutic outcomes in patients with ovarian cancer (OC) remains
incomplete.

Objective:

The present work was designed to devise a PANoptosis signature for OC
prognosis and explore its potential molecular function.

Methods:

For this study, we obtained RNA sequencing and clinical data for ovarian cancer
from the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and the GSE32062 cohort. Somatic variants
of PANoptosis-related genes (PRGs) in OC were analyzed using GSCA. TCGA-OC and
GSE32062 were used to construct training and validation cohorts for the model. Differential
expression and correlation analyses were performed following the screening of
genes with prognostic ability using univariate Cox analysis. Least Absolute Shrinkage
and Selection Operator (LASSO) regression was performed to construct PRG signature
based on genes that were differentially expressed and correlated with prognosis. CIBERSORT
and ESTIMATE were used to analyze the relationship between the PRGs signature
and immune infiltration. TIDE was used to analyze the relationship between the
PRG signature and immune checkpoint genes. OncoPredict was used to analyze the relationship
between the PRG signature and the drug sensitivity. Quantitative real-time PCR
(qRT-PCR) was used to validate the expression of PRGs in OC.

Results:

The PRG signature was constructed using three prognostic genes (AIM2,
APAF1, and ZBP1) in both TCGA-OC. The results showed that the PRGs signature had
an AUC of 0.521, 0.546, and 0.598 in TCGA-OC and 0.620, 0.586, and 0.579 in
GSE32062 to predict to predict OS at 1-, 3-, and 5-year intervals. Furthermore, a higher
PRG signature risk score was significantly associated with shorter OS (HR = 1.693,
95% CI: 1.303 - 2.202, p = 8.34 × 10^-5 in TCGA-OC and HR = 1.63, 95% CI: 1.13 -
2.35, p = 0.009 in GSE32062). The risk score was identified as the independent prognostic
factor for OC. Patients categorized according to their risk score exhibited notable
variations in immune status, response to immunotherapy, and sensitivity to drugs.
AIM2, APAF1, and ZBP1 were significantly aberrantly expressed in OC cell lines.

Conclusion:

The PRG signature has the potential to serve as a prognostic predictor for
OC and to provide new insights into OC treatment.

other:

The findings emphasize the importance of PRGs in the advancement and growth of OC and establish a foundation for implementing PRG signatures as a therapeutic strategy for patients with OC.
Research Progress in Starch-based Dye Adsorbents
Authors: Haodi Wang , Wen Liu , Jianjian Xin , Shuxing Zhao , Yujuan Jin , Haibo Lei
Published: September 2024

Starch is a typical environment-friendly biomass material and there are considerable quantities
of reactive hydroxyl groups in the starch molecule chain. Modifications could introduce a large
number of functional groups, which can bind some dyeing contaminants, thereby removing the dyes.
According to the different modification methods, starch-based adsorbents can be divided into three
categories that are aminated-modified starch, ionic-modified starch, and composite-modified starch.
The preparation method, structure properties, and adsorption capacity of modified starch dye adsorbents
have been reviewed in this article. It can be concluded that the adsorption property of adsorbents
depends on different adsorption conditions and modification methods. The adsorption properties
of the adsorbents have been found to be influenced by temperature, initial concentration of dyes,
and pH value of solution. Amination modification can introduce amino or amine groups into the
starch skeleton to enhance the chelation or electrostatic effect of the adsorbents on dyes. Ion modification
can improve the ion exchange and electrostatic interaction between the adsorbents and the
dye. Composite modification can improve specific surface area, pore size, adsorption site, and structural
stability of the adsorbents. Future studies are required to focus on producing dye adsorbents
with high adsorption performance, stable structure, recyclability, and degradability.
Positive Psychotic Symptoms after Escitalopram Treatment in a Female Adolescent with Peroxisome Spectrum Disorder Due to PEX-6 Gene Mutation
Authors: Kılıç Buket , Ünal Dilek
Published: September 2024

Introduction:

In this case report, we present positive psychotic symptoms that developed
after low-dose (5 mg/day) escitalopram treatment in a 16-year-old female adolescent with a peroxisome
biogenesis disorder.

Case presentation:

Two weeks after starting escitalopram treatment for depression, the patient experienced
vomiting attacks several times a day. About 2-3 days after the attacks began, the family
stopped administering escitalopram. Five days after the onset of vomiting and 2-3 days after stopping
escitalopram, the patient developed visual and auditory hallucinations and persecutory delusions.
During the patient's follow-up period, the diversity of her hallucinations and delusions increased.
When olanzapine treatment was gradually increased to 20 mg/day, the patient's psychotic
symptoms disappeared.

Conclusion:

We discuss serotonin syndrome, drug-induced bipolar disorder, and psychotic disorder
in the differential diagnosis. We believe that this case report is valuable as it is the first in the literature
regarding the development of positive psychotic symptoms after SSRI use in a patient with a
peroxisome biogenesis disorder.
The Impact of Potent Addictive Substances on Angiogenic Behavior: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Al-Eitan Laith Naser , Alahmad Saif Zuhair , Khair Iliya Yacoub
Published: September 2024

Angiogenesis, the formation of new vasculature from preexisting vasculature, is involved in
the development of several diseases as well as various physiological processes. Strict cooperation of
proangiogenic and antiangiogenic factors mediates the control of angiogenesis. The fundamental steps
in angiogenesis include endothelial cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. Addictive substances,
which are considered therapeutic candidates in research and medicine, are classified as natural substances,
such as nicotine, or synthetic substances, such as synthetic cannabinoids. Addictive substances
have been shown to either enhance or suppress angiogenesis. This review article provides an overview
of recent studies concerning the effects of several addictive substances on the process of angiogenesis.
Google Scholar and PubMed were used to collect the scientific literature used in this review.
The addictive substances addressed in this review are nicotine, opioids such as morphine and heroin,
alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamine, and cannabinoids. An accurate assessment of the influence of
these substances on the angiogenic process may help to construct a potentially effective therapeutic
protocol to control and treat several angiogenesis-related diseases.
ANALISIS KETIMPANGAN PEMBANGUNAN WILAYAH ANTAR PROVINSI (STUDI KASUS PULAU JAWA TAHUN 2014-2023)
Authors: Khairunnisa  , Maryunani
Published: September 2024

Development is a multidimensional process involving transformations in social, economic, infrastructure, norms, and institutional fields with the primary goal of improving the standard of living of the people. One common issue found in the development process is the disparity that occurs due to high economic growth not being accompanied by equitable distribution. Java Island, with its superior contribution to the national economy and an economic growth rate that exceeds the national growth, is not exempt from experiencing development disparities. The purpose of this research is to analyze the variables suspected to influence development disparity in six (6) provinces in Java Island, namely DKI Jakarta, Banten, West Java, Central Java, Yogyakarta, and East Java for the years 2014-2023. The variables used are Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Domestic Direct Investment (DDI), Human Development Index (HDI), capital expenditure, and economic growth. The research method employed is the Williamson Index and panel data regression. The research results indicate that the variable of capital expenditure has a positive effect and economic growth has a negative effect on development disparity. Meanwhile, FDI, DDI, and HDI do not affect development disparity.
Pengaruh Perputaran Modal Kerja, Profitabilitas, dan Kebijakan Deviden Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan
Authors: Salsabila Feby Shafa , Rahman Aulia Fuad
Published: September 2024

This research aims to determine the effect of working capital turnover, profitability, and dividend policy on firm value. The independent variables used in this research are working capital turnover, which is measured by the working capital turnover ratio (WCT); profitability, which is measured by Return On Asset (ROA); and dividend policy, which is measured by the dividend payout ratio (DPR). The dependent variable used in this research is a firm value measured by Tobin’s q ratio. The population used in this research is basic and chemical industry sector om manufactur company listed on BEI with the observation period of 2016-2020. Based on purposive sampling that fixed before, 106 companies can be able to be the sample. The analytical method used in this research is a hypothesis method called multiple regression analysis with SPSS as tool analysis. The results of this research are: 1) working capital turnover has no significant effect on firm value, 2) Profitability has a significant positive effect on firm value, and 3) dividend policy has a significant positive effect on firm value.
Abstrak
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh perputaran modal kerja, profitabilitas dan kebijakan dividen terhadap nilai perusahaan. Variabel independen yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah perputaran modal kerja yang diukur dengan menggunakan rasio Working Capital Turnover (WCT)), Profitabilitas yang diukur menggunakan Return On Asset (ROA), dan kebijakan dividen yang diukur menggunakan rasio Dividend Payout Ratio (DPR). Variabel dependen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah nilai perusahaan yang diukur menggunakan rasio Tobin’s q. Populasi yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di BEI periode tahun 2018-2020. Berdasarkan metode purposive sampling yang telah ditetapkan, diperoleh jumlah perusahaan yang memenuhi kriteria sebanyak 106 perusahaan. Adapun metode analisis pada penelitian ini menggunakan pengujian hipotesis yaitu regresi linear berganda dengan alat uji SPSS. Hasil Penelitian menemukan bahwa perputaran modal kerja yang diukur dengan rasio WCT tidak berpengaruh terhadap nilai perusahaan, profitabilitas yang diukur menggunakan rasio ROA berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan dan kebijakan dividen yang diukur dengan rasio DPR juga berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan.
Redes de apoyo: mejorando la efectividad escolar del CECYTEO Ixtlán, Sierra Norte, Oaxaca
Authors: Pérez Pérez Maribel , Moreno Avendaño Julita , Ramos Soto Ana Luz
Published: September 2024

Introducción: La educación es uno de los pilares fundamentales para el desarrollo y debe ser fortalecida y retroalimentada de manera constante en razón a que desempeña un rol muy importante en el fortalecimiento y mejora del desarrollo socioeconómico en el ámbito local, regional y nacional. Objetivo: Proponer un método de enseñanza centrado en la utilización de redes de apoyo entre estudiantes, mediante el trabajo colaborativo para mejorar la efectividad escolar afectada por la pandemia COVID-19. Metodología: Se fundamenta con un enfoque de investigación-acción con datos de fuentes primarias, tomando como estudiode caso el Colegio de Estudios Científicos y Tecnológicos del Estado de Oaxaca CECYTEO plantel 03 Ixtlán ubicado en la región de la Sierra Norte del estado de Oaxaca. Resultados: Se analizaron indicadores de reprobación, eficiencia terminal y abandono escolar en cuatro ciclos escolares, del periodo 2018-2019 al 2021-2022. Se identificó que el contexto fue el factor principal que afectó el ámbito educativo durante y después de la pandemia. Conclusión: Se concluye que el método de enseñanza propuesto puede influir en la mejorade la efectividad escolar y favorecer un ambiente de trabajo colaborativo institucional en la Educación Media Superior.
Perspektif Guru Tentang Kemampuan Literasi Anak Usia Dini Di Tahun Awal Masuk SD
Authors: Sulistiyawati Dhesta Youlandi Rahayu , Utami Wulan Tri Puji , Utaminingtyas Siwi
Published: September 2024

Perkembangan literasi anak usia dini ditandai dengan anak-anak berkomunikasi. Di Indonesia, anak usia dini yang akan memasuki tingkat sekolah dasar (SD) harus mengikuti seleksi untuk melihat kemampuan literasi yang dimiliki. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui berbagai perspektif atau pandangan guru SD terhadap kemampuan literasi anak usia dini ketika akan memasuki SD. Metode penelitian yang digunakan pendekatan kualitatif fenomenologi. Subjek dalam penelitian ini 30 guru yang sedang mengajar di sekolah dasar baik negeri maupun swasta di wilayah Kota Yogyakarta dengan berbagai latar belakang pendidikan. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa seluruh SD yang terlibat menggunakan tes seleksi sebagai persyaratan masuk, diantaranya tes dalam bidang kognitif, non kognitif, maupun keterampilan lain yang dibuktikan dengan kepemilikan sertifikat kejuaraan. Prespektif guru mengenai calon peserta didik yaitu mampu mambaca dan menulis dengan lancar. Hal ini ditunjukkan dengan hasil wawancara dari 30 guru, 3 guru tidak setuju dengan pendapat tersebut, sedangkan 27 guru lainnya setuju. Artinya, sebagian besar perspektif guru SD terhadap kemampuan literasi calon peserta didik adalah mampu membaca perkata dan menulis kalimat sederhana.
The Development of Heart Failure Electronic-Message Driven Tips to Support Self-Management: Co-Design Case Study
Authors: Ferguson Caleb , William Scott , Allida Sabine M , Fulcher Jordan , Jenkins Alicia J , Lattimore Jo-Dee , Loch L-J , Keech Anthony
Published: September 2024

Background

Heart failure (HF) is a complex syndrome associated with high morbidity and mortality and increased health care use. Patient education is key to improving health outcomes, achieved by promoting self-management to optimize medical management. Newer digital tools like SMS text messaging and smartphone apps provide novel patient education approaches.

Objective

This study aimed to partner with clinicians and people with lived experience of HF to identify the priority educational topic areas to inform the development and delivery of a bank of electronic-message driven tips (e-TIPS) to support HF self-management.

Methods

We conducted 3 focus groups with cardiovascular clinicians, people with lived experience of HF, and their caregivers, which consisted of 2 stages: stage 1 (an exploratory qualitative study to identify the unmet educational needs of people living with HF; previously reported) and stage 2 (a co-design feedback session to identify educational topic areas and inform the delivery of e-TIPS). This paper reports the findings of the co-design feedback session.

Results

We identified 5 key considerations in delivering e-TIPS and 5 relevant HF educational topics for their content. Key considerations in e-TIP delivery included (1) timing of the e-TIPS; (2) clear and concise e-TIPS; (3) embedding a feedback mechanism; (4) distinguishing actionable and nonactionable e-TIPS; and (5) frequency of e-TIP delivery. Relevant educational topic areas included the following: (1) cardiovascular risk reduction, (2) self-management, (3) food and nutrition, (4) sleep hygiene, and (5) mental health.

Conclusions

The findings from this co-design case study have provided a foundation for developing a bank of e-TIPS. These will now be evaluated for usability in the BANDAIDS e-TIPS, a single-group, quasi-experimental study of a 24-week e-TIP program (personalized educational messages) delivered via SMS text messaging (ACTRN12623000644662).
Effectiveness of a Dyadic Technology–Enhanced Home-Based Horticultural Therapy on Psychosocial Well-Being Among People With Dementia and Their Family Caregivers: Multimethods Pilot Study (Preprint)
Authors: Kor Patrick Pui Kin , Liu Justina Yat Wa , Wong Arkers Kwan Ching , Tsang Alex Pak Lik , Tan Han Zhi , Cheung Daphne Sze Ki , Leung Humphrey Kwong Wai , Wong Frances Kam Yuet
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND

Horticultural therapy (HT) has been proposed to be an effective intervention for improving the psychosocial well-being of people with dementia and their caregivers. However, constraints such as limited land space in high-density cities, unstable weather, and lack of gardening experience may hamper the delivery of HT to people with dementia and their caregivers.

OBJECTIVE

This pilot study aimed to examine the feasibility and preliminary effects of a technology-enhanced home-based HT for people with dementia and their caregivers using a hydroponic indoor growing system.

METHODS

A single-group pre-post design was adopted. A total of 37 dyads of people with dementia and their caregivers participated in 3 weekly face-to-face sessions, followed by 8 weeks of home-based horticultural activities. Outcomes were measured at baseline and postintervention (at week 11), including feasibility outcomes, cognitive function, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and happiness levels of people with dementia. Caregivers’ outcomes included positive aspects of caregiving, perceived stress levels, depressive symptoms, caregiver distress, and happiness levels. Semistructured focus group interviews were conducted with the caregivers to further explore their horticultural experience.

RESULTS

Intervention feasibility was established with a completion rate of 83.78% and an attrition rate of 2.63% (n=1). Significant improvements were detected in caregiver distress (P<.05) and the happiness level of people with dementia (P<.01). The qualitative findings indicated that HT improved the psychological well-being of both people with dementia and caregivers, enhanced the relationships between caregivers and people with dementia, expanded the caregivers’ social networks, and enhanced the autobiographical memory of people with dementia.

CONCLUSIONS

This pilot study provides evidence on the feasibility of using a hydroponic indoor grower to conduct home-based HT for people with dementia and their caregivers. The findings suggest positive effects on the psychological well-being of both people with dementia and their caregivers. Caregivers reported potential positive effects of HT on the autobiographical memory retrieval of people with dementia. Due to the pilot nature of this study, a control group was not employed. Therefore, large-scale randomized controlled trials are encouraged to further confirm the effectiveness of the intervention.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05577975; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05577975
The Magic of First Impressions: How Does the Online Doctor's Facial Image Affect Users' Offline Conversion Rate? (Preprint)
Authors: Bai Shizhen , Li Qiutong , Yao Junru , Han Chunjia , Zhao Jiayuan , Huang Xinyue
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND

With the rise of Internet health, online medical platforms play the key role of information bridge and convenient channel in medical service selection. Users tend to rely on doctor images and electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) evaluations displayed on online medical platforms when selecting medical services.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to explore the impact of facial features displayed on online platforms on users’ offline conversion rate (Uocr). It will help us understand the psychological mechanism behind users' decisions from the perspective of the first impression effect.

METHODS

Python was used to collect pictures and information of 7547 doctors from "haodf.com", a well-known online medical platform in China. Then, we use Face++ technology to calculate their facial feature values.

RESULTS

The results show that: Appearance attractiveness, smile, and gender of facial displays on online platforms have a significant positive relationship on Uocr. Satisfaction evaluations do not significantly regulate the relationship between appearance attractiveness and smile on Uocr, but have a significant negative moderating effect on the effect of gender.

CONCLUSIONS

This study emphasizes the importance of “haodf” as an eWOM platform in image management. It also provides a new perspective for optimizing resource allocation and improving service efficiency. It has important theoretical and practical value for further promoting the innovation of online service systems and realizing the seamless connection between online and offline.
Teoría de juegos y elección racional: selección de candidatos en México en 2021
Authors: Gutiérrez Cruz Francisco , Moreno Brid Juan Carlos
Published: September 2024

En junio de 2021, en México, se llevó a cabo la jornada electoral en la que estuvieron en juego la mayor cantidad de cargos de elección popular en la historia democrática del país (poco más de 21 000) (Padilla, 2020). Según información del Instituto Nacional Electoral (ine) se renovaron por completo la Cámara de Diputados (500 escaños), 15 estados elegirán nuevos gobernadores además de 30 Congresos Locales, 16 alcaldías en la Ciudad de México y 1 900 ayuntamientos y juntas municipales (INE, s.f.). Esto significa que, entre otras cosas, los partidos políticos seleccionaron a las personas que fueron sus candidatos para contender por alguna de las diferentes posiciones que estuvieron en juego.