bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kognitiv-verhaltenstherapeutische Online-Therapie im Bereich sozialer Beziehungen
Authors:   , Keller Alina Europa
Published: January 2024

Soziale Beziehungen sind von großer Bedeutung für das Wohlbefinden sowie die psychische und physische Gesundheit. Umgekehrt beeinträchtigen chronische Konflikte, negative Interaktionen sowie Einsamkeit und Isolation die Gesundheit. Die vorliegende Promotionsarbeit beschäftigt sich mit zwei unterschiedlichen Problembereichen sozialer Beziehungen und ihrer Behandlung: Partnerschaftsprobleme sowie interpersonale Probleme bei sozialer Phobie. Obwohl effektive Behandlungsmethoden für beide Bereiche vorliegen, nehmen Betroffene diese häufig nicht in Anspruch. Internetbasierte kognitive Verhaltenstherapie (IKVT) kann Hürden reduzieren und den Zugang zu effektiver Behandlung erleichtern. Vor diesem Hintergrund wurde zum einen das internetbasierte PaarBalance Partnerschaftscoaching in zwei Studien und zum anderen ein IKVT Programm zur Behandlung sozialer Phobie in einer weiteren Studie untersucht. Studie I überprüfte die Wirksamkeit des PaarBalance Coachings als Selbsthilfemöglichkeit ohne therapeutische Begleitung im Rahmen eines randomisierten, kontrollierten Designs. Verglichen mit der Kontrollgruppe zeigte sich eine signifikante, positive Veränderung der Beziehungszufriedenheit in der Interventionsgruppe, jedoch nicht hinsichtlich der Variablen Depression und Angst. Studie II überprüfte die Wirksamkeit des PaarBalance Coachings kombiniert mit einer Face-to-face (Ftf) Paarberatung im Rahmen eines naturalistischen Designs. Auch hier zeigte sich eine signifikante, positive Veränderung der Beziehungszufriedenheit, nicht aber von Depression und Angst. Studie III analysiert die Ergebnisse von vier Studien zu demselben IKVT Programm zur Behandlung sozialer Phobie und vergleicht diese mit den Ergebnissen von Ftf Therapie hinsichtlich dem Vorliegen interpersonaler Probleme und dem Einfluss dieser auf das Therapieergebnis. Die Resultate weisen darauf hin, dass bei PatientInnen mit sozialer Phobie sowohl in der Online- als auch der Ftf-Behandlung interpersonale Probleme hinsichtlich mangelndem Durchsetzungsvermögen und sozialer Hemmung vorliegen, die Online-Gruppe im Vergleich zur Ftf-Gruppe allerdings schwerer betroffen war. Darüber hinaus konnte gezeigt werden, dass PatientInnen, die im Circumplex-Modell eher distanziert und feindselig waren mehr von Ftf-Therapie profitierten, wohingegen PatientInnen, die im Modell zu freundlich waren, mehr von Online-Therapie profitierten. Die Ergebnisse von Studie I, II und III sprechen für die Wirksamkeit von IKVTs zur Behandlung von Problemen im Bereich sozialer Beziehungen und zeigen einen Weg auf, Betroffenen von Beziehungs- bzw. interpersonalen Problemen den Zugang zu effektiver Selbsthilfe und Behandlung zu erleichtern.
Relato de experiências em duas atividades de formação de professoras e professores em Arqueologia
Authors: Azevedo Leonardo Waisman de , Scheel-Ybert Rita
Published: January 2024

No Brasil, existe uma grande lacuna na formação de professoras e professores sobre Arqueologia, e os materiais didáticos disponíveis tratam o tema de forma simplificada. Visando contribuir para superar essa situação, realizamos dois cursos de formação em temáticas de Arqueologia Brasileira. O presente artigo apresenta o processo de organização desses cursos, relatando todas as etapas das atividades, do planejamento à execução: contextos, definição de equipe, definição de público-alvo, formato, escolha dos currículos, inscrição e seleção de cursistas e realização das atividades. Apresenta ainda uma caracterização de professoras, professores e estudantes de licenciaturas interessados em utilizar temas de Arqueologia em suas aulas: um público composto por indivíduos de todas as fases da carreira do magistério, instruídos nas mais variadas áreas do conhecimento, que lecionam em todas as redes e etapas de ensino do país. Esses profissionais possuem pouco acesso à Arqueologia, mas reconhecem na disciplina grande contribuição para suas práticas docentes.
Letramento probabilístico de professores de matemática do Ensino Fundamental
Authors: Eugênio Robson da Silva , Monteiro Carlos Eduardo Ferreira , Carvalho Liliane Maria Teixeira Lima de
Published: January 2024

O ensino de probabilidade é pouco abordado em cursos de formação inicial de professores que ensinam matemática, assim, a formação continuada adquire relevância. Este artigo apresenta aspectos de um estudo de doutorado finalizado sobre o letramento probabilístico em seis encontros de formação continuada, os quais foram filmados e contaram com a participação de cinco professores dos anos finais do ensino fundamental. Analisam-se os dados de entrevistas semiestruturadas individuais e do primeiro encontro. Os resultados sugerem que os professores tinham uma compreensão elementar sobre o conceito de probabilidade e seu ensino, seguindo uma perspectiva voltada para a aplicação da forma laplaciana de probabilidade, sem desenvolver em sua prática uma discussão crítica sobre os conceitos, nem fomentar a ideia de letramento probabilístico.
Educação estatística propulsora da criatividade e da criticidade na infância
Authors: Lopes Celi Espasandin , Corrêa Solange Aparecida
Published: January 2024

O objetivo deste artigo, decorrente de uma dissertação de mestrado, é discutir a abordagem da Educação Estatística nos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental, a qual favorece o desenvolvimento da criatividade e da criticidade das crianças a partir da resolução de problemas reais. Argumenta-se que o professor tem um papel fundamental na formação dos estudantes, no que diz respeito a metodologias que destaquem o protagonismo deles e promovam a produção coletiva e colaborativa de conhecimento. Os resultados nos indicam que a formação do pensamento criativo e crítico está diretamente ligada a uma escola com princípios democráticos, em que o respeito à diversidade, o trabalho colaborativo e o diálogo sejam considerados na resolução de situações problemas reais.
Pensamento crítico e criativo em matemática
Authors: Fonseca Mateus Gianni , Gontijo Cleyton Hércules , Carvalho Alexandre Tolentino de
Published: January 2024

Políticas curriculares têm evidenciado preocupação em desenvolver o pensamento crítico e criativo em matemática na Educação Básica. Todavia, muitas delas não contemplam aspectos relacionados a como acompanhar seu desenvolvimento junto aos estudantes; e a como verificar a potencialidade de materiais didáticos para tal. Esta investigação buscou estruturar duas matrizes avaliativas para o pensamento crítico e criativo em matemática. A primeira com vistas a auxiliar professores no acompanhamento do desenvolvimento de cada estudante; e a segunda com foco em auxiliar profissionais da educação. Adotou-se uma análise documental, metassíntese a partir de um conjunto de rubricas avaliativas sobre o tema. Com base em uma interpretação sistemática do teor destas rubricas, procedeu-se com a estruturação das duas matrizes que podem ser utilizadas como instrumentos pelos diferentes atores do cenário educacional.
Criatividade e o conhecimento matemático no Íon, de Platão
Authors: Barbosa Gustavo
Published: January 2024

O objetivo deste estudo histórico-filosófico é esclarecer a compreensão da criatividade segundo Platão, a quem é atribuída uma concepção associada à atividade poética e à inspiração divina. A principal fonte dessa noção é o diálogo Íon, em que o filósofo critica rapsodos e poetas, por não possuírem uma técnica. Entre algumas das técnicas apresentadas no Íon como contraste está a técnica aritmética, o que dirige a pesquisa à elucidação do que Platão entendia por técnica e amplia o elenco de diálogos consultados. A metodologia empregada configura-se como um hibridismo de diferentes tendências da Educação Matemática, como os estudos sobre criatividade, a história da matemática e a hermenêutica. A conclusão localiza a crítica de Platão à atividade poética no panorama do programa epistemológico de Platão, de modo a aprimorar sua interpretação.
Pensamento crítico e criativo em matemática e avaliação formativa
Authors: Costa Ildenice Lima , Gontijo Cleyton Hércules
Published: January 2024

O presente estudo, que consiste em um recorte da tese intitulada “A avaliação formativa e o pensamento crítico e criativo em matemática na percepção de professores dos Anos Iniciais do Ensino Fundamental”, objetiva trazer contribuições para uma análise de como a avaliação formativa utilizada por professores da rede de ensino pública do Distrito Federal pode desenvolver o pensamento crítico e criativo em matemática de estudantes dos Anos Iniciais. Por meio da análise de conteúdo, esta pesquisa qualitativa, de caráter exploratório e bibliográfico, reconheceu elementos que contribuíram com a caracterização das informações produzidas na aplicação de: questionários individuais, Grupo Focal e entrevistas on-line junto a oito professores. Os resultados preliminares sugerem a possibilidade de constituir uma organização pedagógica que potencialize as avaliações formativas e os recursos pedagógicos por meio da formação continuada que visem o estímulo ao pensamento crítico e criativo em matemática.
Culture Shock in Higher Education: Experiences of Freshmen in Two English Education Departments
Authors: Maulida Yunika , Sofi Muhammad Jauhari
Published: January 2024

The transition from high schooling to higher education often triggers culture shock among newcomers, particularly those majoring in English education. This study aims to investigate the nature of culture shock experienced by freshmen majoring in English and their coping mechanisms. The study includes four participants—two males and two females—from the English Education Department of two different universities in Pekalongan. Employing a narrative approach, the research unveiled five categories of culture shock: course load, teaching methodologies, learning resources, assignment frequency, and self-confidence. The study also found eight strategies employed by these students to navigate culture shock: personalized learning approaches, embracing mistakes confidently, seeking guidance from seniors, practicing self-disclosure, approaching lecturers for assistance, understanding the education system, refraining from comparisons with peers, and fostering relationships and friendships. These findings offer valuable insights to assist new students in mitigating negative culture shock, while pursuing their English studies. However, due to the contextual limitations, which many not apply to other educational settings, future studies should explore diverse academic backgrounds.
UNIVERSIDADE INTELIGENTE E SUSTENTÁVEL: ANÁLISE DAS AÇÕES DE PESQUISA E EXTENSÃO DA UNITINS E SUA RELAÇÃO COM OS ODS DA AGENDA 2030
Authors: Santana Fabian Serejo , Dornelas Léia Alves , Rocha Silva Mônica Aparecida da Rocha Silva
Published: January 2024

O objetivo deste artigo é mapear e analisar como as iniciativas de pesquisa e extensão da Unitins contribuem para a efetivação dos ODS, alinhando-se à visão de uma Universidade Inteligente e Sustentável. Foi realizado o levantamento das ações e estratégias de pesquisa e extensão implementadas pela Unitins no período de 2018 a 2022. Os resultados revelam que, apesar de a Unitins ter formalmente aderido à Agenda 2030, somente a partir de 2021, a universidade já havia empreendido esforços consideráveis para impactar positivamente a comunidade por meio de suas atividades de pesquisa e extensão. No entanto, o estudo identifica lacunas significativas, destacando a necessidade de maior investimento e um alinhamento mais eficaz com os ODS.
Fabrication of multilayer and silver oxide nanowires using electro-chemical deposition in the anodic aluminum oxide template
Authors: Tawana Ibrahim
Published: January 2024

In this paper, to fill molds, we have applied the electrochemical deposition method. The electrochemical deposition method to produce nanowires is performed by three different methods. We have examined the pulsed periodic method, and we have managed to fabricate the multilayer nanowires Ag/Co/Zn. Then, the produced nanowires are confirmed by the SEM and XRD analyses. Also, by putting the sample containing nanowires of Ag in the oven, the oxidation happened, and the nanowires of silver oxide are fabricated and confirmed by the XRD diffraction pattern.
Fabrication of p-type (MCCO) thin film using DC magnetron sputtering as a preparator for thermoelectric module
Authors: Irawan Elysa Nensy , Aslami Fahrur , Janotama Muhammad Matthew , Putra Aldo Mahendra , Muntini Melania Suweni , Thaowankaew Somporn , Namhongsa Wanatchaporn , Vora-Ud Athorn , Singsoog Kunchit , Seetawan Tosawat
Published: January 2024

Based on existing research, thermoelectric efficiency can be improved through material selection. In this study, the material used is CaCO₃ doped with Mn and Co₂O₃ to form CaCo3.5Mn0.5O9 material as a p-type thermoelectric material. The substrate used is glass. The stages in this research are material synthesis, sputtering process using DC Magnetron Sputtering machine to form thin films, and testing. The synthesis process includes grinding, calcination, and sintering. Grinding is done using a Ball Mill machine with a rotation speed of 250 rpm for 5 hours. Furthermore, the calcination step was carried out by heating the sample into a furnace at a temperature of 800°C for 10 hours. Then the sintering process was carried out at a temperature of 850°C for 12 hours. After the synthesis process is complete, enter the sputtering process using a DC Magnetron Sputtering machine for approximately 10 minutes. The gas used in this research is Argon (Ar). After the sputtering process was carried out, several tests appeared, such as the XRD test to determine the type of crystal, the ZEM-3 test to determine the Seebeck coefficient and resistivity, the thickness of the thin film formed, and the power factor test to determine the maximum voltage and power generated by the module formed. Several power factor test results were obtained, consisting of 107 μW/mK² at 100°C, 108 μW/mK² at 200°C, and 332 μW/mK² at 300°C and a thickness of 90.34 nm.
Determination of absorbed dose of Palladium-103 radiation sources in prostate brachytherapy using the Monte Carlo method
Authors: Effendi Mukhtar , Nabila Hafsyah Putri , Wihantoro Wihantoro , Haryadi Aris
Published: January 2024

Prostate cancer is one type of cancer that can be treated with the Brachytherapy Technique. Brachytherapy is a cancer therapy method by implanting radioactive nuclei through electromagnetic radiation from radioactive material placed near the tumor or cancer. The optimal number of implants of Palladium-103 radioactive source needs to be known to ensure the safety level before performing the therapy. The stages carried out in the research include modeling radiation sources and inhomogeneous phantoms around cancer, running the program, and processing the running data. The value of radiation absorbed dose based on the interaction of photons on organs can be obtained using the tally code *f8 in the MCNPX user code input. Based on the research results, the absorbed dose value received by each organ was successfully obtained. In addition, the variation of the implanted Palladium-103 radiation source had a significant effect on the increase of absorbed dose received by each organ. Sources were varied as 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 sources, respectively. The greater the number of radiation sources implanted, the greater the absorbed dose value received by each organ.
Effect of sodium oxide (Na2O) glass modifier on physical properties and gamma shielding in tellurite glass systems TeO2-ZnO-PbO-Bi2O3 (TZPB)
Authors: Marzuki Ahmad , Ariyanti Selvina , Alvyanti Frisca Aulia , Kasy Fransisca Indraningsih , Fausta Devara Ega , Riyatun Riyatun , Sari Arum Luvita
Published: January 2024

TZPB glasses with the composition 55TeO2-(41-x)ZnO-2Bi2O3-2PbO-xNa2O (x= 2; 2.5; 3; 3.5 mol%) have been fabricated and characterized to determine the physical properties and gamma radiation shielding parameters. The method of glass fabrication is melt quenching with the holding temperature at 900˚C for 30 minutes and the annealing temperature at 256˚C for 6 hours. The result of the characterization of the density and gamma shielding parameters was calculated using Phy-X PSD software. The glass density was measured using Archimedes's principle and showed a decrease from 5.79 to 5.73 g/cm3. The molar volume increased from 23.3 to 23.6 g/mol with the addition of Na2O concentration. Gamma radiation shielding parameters, LAC, MAC, MFP, HVL, and TVL simulated with the energy range were 10-3-105 MeV. The results of Phy-X/PSD software showed an increasing MAC, MFP, HVL, and TVL and decreasing in LAC with an increase in Na2O concentration.
Possibility of Using Disposable Polymeric Containers in the Production Technology of Live Plague Vaccine
Authors: Sharov D. A. , Darmov I. V. , Kosenkov I. V. , Leshchenko A. A. , Bagin S. V. , Mokhov D. A. , Lazykin A. G. , Kovalenko E. A.
Published: January 2024

The aim of the work was to assess the possibility of using disposable polymeric containers in the production technology of the live plague vaccine.

Materials and methods. We deployed the vaccine strain Yersinia pestis ЕV NIIEG for the work. A standard disposable 10 L Flexboy type polymeric container manufactured by Sartorius Stedim Biotech, equipped with Sartopore 2 filter capsules, was used for submerged cultivation of plague microbe inoculum. This method was compared to the regulated technology for obtaining seed cultures using glass bottles with a volume of 20 liters. The control of the produced seed cultures of the vaccine strain EV was performed in accordance with FS.3.3.1.0022.15. The cultivation of the seed culture in a disposable polymeric container was carried out in a liquid nutrient medium at a temperature of 26 to 28°C with continuous barbotage and mechanical agitation with a platform oscillation frequency of 80 to 90 per minute. For aeration, compressed air with a pressure of 0.3 to 0.4 kgf/cm2 was used. The volumetric flow rate of sterile air supplied for aeration ranged from 0.9 to 1.0 l/min.

Results and discussion. The use of disposable polymeric containers made it possible to reduce the duration of the technological stage of obtaining a seed culture by 1.7 times and increase the yield of live microbes per unit volume of the nutrient medium by 2.8 times, as compared to the regulated production technology. Thus, the possibility and prospects of using disposable polymeric containers in the production technology of live plague vaccine at the stage of preparation of sowing cultures is evidenced.
Quantitative determination of changes in the spatial distribution of components in single cells with CellDetail
Authors: Geiger Hartmut , Schuster Tanja , Amoah Amanda , Marka Gina , Niemann Julian , Sacma Mehmet , Sakk Vadim , Soller Karin , Vogel Mona , Vollmer Angelika
Published: January 2024

Deviations from the common distribution of proteins within cells are linked to aging and diseases. Analysis tools to determine quantitative changes in the spatial distribution of components inside cells are not well developed. To this end, we built the open-source automated analysis platform Cell Detection and Analysis of Intensity Lounge (CellDetail) together with a graphical user interface (GUI). The algorithm within CellDetail generates a physics-based, quantitative determination of spatial distributions of multiple proteins within a single cell. For example, CellDetail transforms previously reported binary changes (polar/apolar) in the intracellular distribution of the polarity proteins Cdc42 and Tubulin in young and aged hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) into quantitative changes within the polarity space. Thirteen distinct Septin proteins form networks within cells that are critical for cell compartmentalization and maintenance of polarity. Changes in the structure of the Septin network within HSCs might therefore be linked to changes in polarity in aged HSCs. An immunofluorescence approach that identified 6 individual Septins within a single HSC was analyzed with CellDetail and revealed a critically reduced level of organization of this Septin network within aged HSCs. CellDetail thus provides complex 3D cell image analyses which allows for a quantitative determination of the spatial distributions of proteins and protein networks in single cells.
Accounting intra-tree radial wood density variation provides more accurate above ground mangrove biomass estimation in the Sundarbans
Authors: Chowdhury Md. Qumruzzaman , Sarker Swapan Kumar , Ali Md. Bishal , Imran Md. Imam Hossain , Datta Anup , Leban Jean-Michel
Published: January 2024

Wood density is an important functional trait used to estimate forest biomass and carbon stocks. Its wider range of variations, such as inter- and intra-specific level, and within tree disparity, repeatedly invoke wood density as a potential source of variation in biomass or carbon estimation. We aim to (i) measure pith-to-bark wood density profiles in major mangrove tree species in the Sundarbans and (ii) quantify the deviation in above ground biomass estimations by comparing the method that ignores wood density variation across the radius. One hundred and fifty wood cores were collected from five widely distributed ecologically distinct mangrove species in three distinct salinity zones (low, medium, and high) in the Bangladesh Sundarbans. Wood density was measured for each 1 cm long wood core segment from pith to bark. Among the three light-demanding species,Sonneratia apetalaandAvicennia officinalisshowed a decreasing wood density trend from pith to bark whileExcoecaria agallochaexhibited an increasing trend. Shade tolerantXylocarpus moluccensisdisplayed a decreasing wood density trend, whereas the most dominantHeritiera fomesunveiled almost less variable wood density values from pith to bark. Albeit wood density varied positively with slenderness ratio, a significant relationship was found only for the shade tolerant species. Shade tolerant species also had a significantly higher mean wood density than light demanders. Wood density was significantly higher at the high saline zone for the studied species, exceptS. apetalaandA. officinalis. Depending on the species, ignoring radial wood density variation increased deviations in AGB estimations up to ~ 17%. This study suggests for considering radial wood density variations, and their possible site- and species-specific influences to increase the accuracy of mangrove biomass estimations. Furthermore, these preliminary results pave the avenue for a better understanding of wood functional traits in the Sundarbans.
Probabilistic response determination of high-dimensional nonlinear dynamical systems enforced by parametric multiple Poisson white noises
Authors: Chen Jian-Bing , Lyu Meng-Ze
Published: January 2024

Stochastic dynamical systems enforced by Poisson white noise (PWN) are encountered widely in physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering fields, but it is hard to capture the probability density function (PDF) of the quantity of interest of these systems. Recently, the dimension-reduced probability density evolution equation (DR-PDEE) has shown significant advantages in probabilistic response determination of path-continuous processes, especially for systems of high dimensions and strong nonlinearity, but there are still challenges in path-discontinuous processes, such as PWN-driven systems, due to their random jumps. In the present paper, the DR-PDEE governing the PDF of any single component of state vector of interest for a high-dimensional system enforced by PWN is established. It is always a one-dimensional partial integro-differential equation regardless of the dimension of the system if merely one single quantity is of interest. The intrinsic drift function and intrinsic rate function (the latter is for parametric excitations) in the DR-PDEE can be identified numerically based on the data from representative deterministic dynamic analyses of the PWN-driven system. Then solving the DR-PDEE numerically yields the solution of transient PDF of the quantity of interest. Numerical examples are illustrated to verify the efficiency and accuracy of the proposed method.
Dependence of the Solar Wind Plasma Density on Moderate Geomagnetic Activity Elucidated by Potential Learning
Authors: Kitajima Ryozo , Nowada Motoharu , Kamimura Ryotaro
Published: January 2024

In this study, the relationship between a moderate range of geomagnetic activity, represented by the Kp index (2- – 5+), and solar wind conditions were revealed based on Potential Learning (PL), a newly developed neural network, and dependence of particular solar wind plasma density on moderate geomagnetic conditions was discussed. It has poorly been understood from what stage of geomagnetic activity the solar wind density begins to control the Kp level. We utilized the PL protocols that were improved for the research of space plasma physics in our previous study. As a result, we succeeded in specifying the most influential solar wind parameters at an extremely low (0–1+) and high (6- – 9) Kp ranges under southward interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) conditions. The IMF three components (Bx, By, and Bz), solar wind flow speed (Vx) in geocentric solar magnetospheric (GSM) coordinates, and solar wind plasma density (Np) obtained from the OMNI solar wind database (1998–2019) were used as input parameters for PL. Based on PL, the solar wind velocity is the most significant parameter for the moderate Kp range under southward IMF conditions and the solar wind number density is the second most influential parameter. Based on the examination of the statistical relationship between the solar wind speed and plasma density under extremely low, high, and moderate Kp ranges using the PL database, geomagnetic conditions remain high while the plasma number density becomes large, even if the solar wind velocity decreases (or remains similar). This shows that both solar wind velocity and plasma number density govern geomagnetic activity, following the relational equation between Kp index and the solar wind plasma parameter. We investigated the relation between the solar wind velocity and plasma density and revealed that the solar wind density begins to affect the Kp level from moderate geomagnetic activity level (2- – 5) based on PL and incidental statistical studies using PL input data. Our results would greatly help understand general relationship between solar wind conditions and geomagnetic activity under various IMF conditions.
A Trial of Therapy with Similac for Spit-up Formula® during pH-Multichannel Intraluminal Impedance (pH-MII) Testing for Gastro-esophageal Reflux in Former Premature Infant
Authors: Hussain Naveed , Washburn Susan , Rosenkrantz Ted , Eisenfeld Lenny , Pappagallo Mariann
Published: January 2024

Objectives: We aimed to determine if testing with thickened and non-thickened feeds during a single pH-MII (Multiple Intraluminal Impedance) study yields clinically actionable information regarding gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in infants.
Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of premature infants who underwent pH-MII testing - half performed during Mother’s Milk or Formula (MMoF) and the other half with Similac for Spit-up® formula (SSUF) feeds.
Results: There were fewer total impedance events following SSUF feedings than MMoF (17.6 ± sd vs 25 ± sd, p = 0.001). There were fewer episodes of acid impedance with SSUF feeds than MMoF (5 ± sd vs 11.9 ± sd p < 0.001).
Conclusions:In premature infants, SSUF reduced both total reflux episodes and the number of acid reflux episodes. We also report a novel strategy of combining GERD evaluation with a trial of therapy during a single pH-MII test.
A Predator-Prey model with Prey Refuse: under a stochastic and deterministic environment
Authors: Chatterjee Anal , Abbasi Muhammad Aqib , Venturino E. , Zhen Jin , Haque Mainul
Published: January 2024

This study aims to thoroughly investigate the dynamics of a predator-prey model with a Beddington-De Angelis functional response. We assume that the prey refuge is proportional to both species. We establish the standard properties of boundedness, permanence, and local stability. We show that under certain parameter conditions, transcritical bifurcation and Hopf bifurcation occur. To understand the nature of the limit cycle, we determine the direction of the Hopf bifurcation. We focus on the significant ranges of the predators' Prey capturing rate and examine how the level of prey fear and the predator's mutual interference affect the system's stability.
Through numerical analysis, we study the behavior of the Lyapunov exponent and observe multiple self-repeating shrimp-shaped patterns that indicate periodic attractors in discrete-time predator-prey system. These structures appear across a broad region associated with chaotic dynamics. Additionally, if the intensity of white noise is kept below a specific threshold, the deterministic control approach is equally effective in environmental fluctuation. Numerical simulations support these findings..
Experimental study of gas diffusion characteristics for building radon cover materials
Authors: Mofakham Nora Nassiri , Kakaei Mojtaba
Published: January 2024

Radon is generated in the radium-bearing grains of soils and building materials by radioactive decay of radium and diffuses out of the ground through pore spaces. The decay products of radon with short-half lives in the breathing air induce considerable health hazards to the human. An experimental model was suggested to extract the effective diffusion coefficient (effective diffusion length) of radon in porous materials. The treatment includes the short-time accumulation method by the transient-diffusion measurement of the radon exhalation rate. It is shown that the one-dimensional diffusion theory applies to samples packed in the airtight-sealed radon chamber. From full analyses of the growth curves of concentration of radon, the effective diffusion length, relaxation time, and the factor of underestimation of free exhalation rate were determined. The variability of the relaxation time is determined by effective diffusion length and sample thickness. It is found that the exhalation rates deduced from measurements differ from free exhalation rates by a factor of 1.27 at most. The factor decreases with decreasing effective diffusion length, i.e. smaller grain size and lower porosity, which provides the effectiveness of the radon cover to be about 2. The present results can be employed in one-time measurement methods for radon monitoring.
Pros and Cons of Prosociality across Ecological Niches: a Swarm Robotics Approach
Authors: Cambier Nicolas , Miletitch Roman , Benítez-Burraco Antonio , Raviv Limor
Published: January 2024

Swarm Robotics, which studies the collective behaviors of large populations of interacting robots with simple embodied cognition, is an ideal testbed for studying a dominant theory in evolutionary anthropology - the human self-domestication hypothesis - which suggests that much of humans’ uniqueness is the result of an evolutionary process favoring increased prosociality over aggression. However, the environmental conditions that may favor prosocial behaviors are currently unclear. Here we introduce the notion of parametrizable prosociality to classic swarm robotics models, and test the foraging and communication behaviors of robots with different degrees of prosociality under different environmental conditions, which have been previously implicated in eliciting this increase in prosocial behavior in human history. Our results show that in abundant environments, higher innate prosociality is consistently beneficial only in the absence of aggressive competition.
Nevertheless, social agents typically outperform aggressive agents in the short-term in both abundant and scarce environments. In scarce environments, this short-term advantage is especially beneficial as it enables agents to forage as much food as possible before depletion. together, our results suggest that prosociality provides an evolutionary advantage in specific conditions, which maps to the potential environmental niches in which early humans have evolved.
Bangladesh’s Dying Shrimp Industry Crying for Policy Action
Authors: Nurullah S. M. , Jamal Md Roushon , Islam Md. Rakibul
Published: January 2024

The shrimp industry shares a significant export portfolio in Bangladesh, contributing substantially to the country's economy. However, despite its bright potential, this export-oriented industry is crying for policy attention for sustainability and competitiveness. The objective of this inquiry is to provide a quick summary message of the shrimp industry in Bangladesh based on available sources. The Department of Fisheries (DoF) has reported a significant decline (50%) in shrimp exports over the past decade, resulting in an associated drop of approximately 40% in export revenues. The loss of competitiveness in the global shrimp market can be explained by several factors, including higher cultivation expenses, lower yield, declining demand, and a failure to introduce exotic high-yielding species. We kindly urge the Government and the relevant Ministry to take immediate policy and extension measures to revitalize the competitiveness of the dying shrimp industry in Bangladesh.
First report on Ogma decalineatus (Chitwood, 1957) Andrassy,1979 from India.
Authors: SINGH SOROKHAIBAM MEXICO , Singh Samandram Sushilkumar , Meitei Naorem Mohilal
Published: January 2024

The genus Ogma is a phytophagous nematode feeding on the roots of various plants. During a recent survey on plant parasitic nematodes in Mizoram, India Ogma decalineatus (Chitwood, 1957) Andrassy 1979 is found from two different host plants i.e., around the rhizosphere of Parkia species (Stink bean), Lungleng, Aizawl district and Saccharum officinarum Linn (Sugarcane) from Saitual, Saitual district of Mizoram. The morphological characterization of two specimens has been done by light microscopy studies, morphometrics and providing details about their host and locality. The molecular characterization of said species is also done by using the D2-D3 expansion region of 28S rDNA along with its phylogenetic relationship based on the D2-D3 region of 28S rDNA. This study reports Ogma decalineatus for the first time with new host plants association from India.
Differentiable Programming for Gradient-Based Control and Optimization in Physical Systems
Authors: Daniel López-Montero , Patricia Hernando-Sánchez , María Limones-Andrade , Adrían Valverde-Mateo , Manuel Sánchez-Parra Juan , Miguel Auñón-García Juan
Published: January 2024

This paper presents an exploration of the application of control theory, particularly utilizing a gradient-based algorithm, to automate and optimize the operation of photovoltaic panels and refrigeration systems in warehouse environments. The study emphasizes achieving coordination between energy generation and consumption, specifically harnessing surplus solar energy for efficient refrigeration. The complex interplay between fluctuating solar irradiance, thermal dynamics of the warehouse, and refrigeration needs underscores the significance of control theory in designing algorithms to dynamically adjust PV panel output and refrigerator operation. The paper discusses foundational control theory principles, proposes a tailored framework for warehouse operations, and highlights the potential for sustainable energy practices. This paper explores the use of data-driven approaches based on NeuralODEs vs classical ones using physics equations.
The Long-Time Consequences of Parental Early Left-Behind Event on the Human Capital of Rural Children in China
Authors: Sun Xiaotong , Zhou Mi , Huang Li
Published: January 2024

Background
Speedy urban development over the preceding years has been with the migration of laborers in rural China. The essential inquiry that has arisen pertains to whether the experience of workers’ movement has a long-term mixed influence on the human capital accumulation among rural offspring. The goal of current study is to address how parental early left-behind event relates to long-time development outcomes in rural offspring.
Methods
This paper uses a nationally representative dataset from China Family Panel Studies to investigate whether parental early left-behind event impacts the prevalence of human capital among rural children. To do so, this paper uses econometric models to analyze the causality between parental early left-behind event and the offspring’s human capital accumulation, and then uses sensitivity analysis to test robustness.
Results
We find evidence that rural children whose parents have left-behind event in early life have fewer human capital. These findings also differ markedly by the heterogeneity of parental left-behind event. Further, mothers who have experienced being left behind are more likely to allocate increased time to their offspring. Conversely, fathers who have experienced being left behind tend to exhibit lower socioeconomic outcomes within homes and put fewer investments in children’s education.
Conclusions
Our study proposes that there is strong correlation between parental early left-behind event and children’s development. Based on our findings, it is recommended that the Chinese government should take measures to minimize instances of involuntary separation between parents and children caused by institutional limitations. This action is crucial for enhancing the human capital outcomes among rural offspring.
Solitary Intraosseous Neurofibroma of the Hard Palate: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Guo Longmei , Wu Chunling , Liang Xueyi , Han Jiusong
Published: January 2024

Background
Neurofibroma is a benign tumor of neuronal origin that can occur as a solitary tumor or as a component of the generalized syndrome of neurofibromatosis. Neurofibromas are primarily located in the subcutaneous soft tissues and commonly involve extra-oral sites. Solitary intraosseous neurofibromas of the oral cavity are infrequent, with occurrences in the maxilla being exceedingly rare.
Case presentation:
A 22-year-old male patient presented with an asymptomatic mass in the maxilla. Cone-beam computed tomography revealed a round, well-outlined, radiolucent lesion with expansive growth. The neoplasm with the complete capsule was completely removed and confirmed as a neurofibroma based on histopathological and immunohistochemical findings. The reported cases of solitary intraosseous neurofibromas located in the maxilla published in the English literature were compiled to assist in the diagnosis of solitary intraosseous neurofibromas of the maxilla. Four months after the surgery, there were no signs of tumor recurrence or malignant transformation.
Conclusions
This report emphasizes that rare neoplasms, such as solitary intraosseous neurofibromas, typically demonstrate nonspecific clinical and radiological features. Clinicians should consider solitary intraosseous neurofibromas as possible differential diagnoses and recognize the histopathological and immunohistochemical features to confirm the correct diagnosis. A longer follow-up period is required because of the potential for local recurrence and malignant transformation of these tumors.
Racial Disparities in Distant Metastasis at Presentation of Head and Neck Cancer in Los Angeles County
Authors: Lin Matthew , Long Ryan , MHS Carlos Castellanos , West Jonathan , Kokot Niels C.
Published: January 2024

Purpose
Distant metastasis of head and neck cancer is associated with significantly worse prognosis. To improve the quality of care in our region, we sought to understand socioeconomic factors associated with distant metastasis upon presentation among the patients our institution serves.
Methods
Retrospective cohort analysis patients of the Los Angeles County Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database diagnosed with cancer of the head and neck from January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2015. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize our cohort. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with distant metastasis at presentation. Signifcance was set at p < 0.05.
Results
Our study population of 1,977 patients was primarily male (69.85%), white (78.00%), and had average age of diagnosis of 66.55 years (SD = 18.82 years). In multivariate logistic regression (OR, 95% CI), increased age at diagnosis (0.97, [0.96–0.99]), Black race (0.03, [0.003–0.35]), and private insured status (0.24, [0.07–0.80]) were associated with decreased likelihood of distant metastasis at presentation. There was an interaction between age at diagnosis and Hispanic ethnicity relative to White patients (1.05, [1.02–1.09]). Whereas the likelihood of presenting with distant metastasis decreased over time for non-Hispanic patients, Hispanic patients were increasingly more likely to present with distant metastasis as the age at diagnosis increased.
Conclusions
In Los Angeles County, older Hispanic patients who face barriers to timely healthcare may be at increased risk. As these findings are absent in larger national studies, we hope to inspire others to examine the populations they serve.
Semaglutide inducing resolution of proliferative diabetic retinopathy: A case report
Authors: Cool Daniel , James Coventon , Sharma Abhishek
Published: January 2024

Purpose
To describe a case of regression of proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) following treatment with semaglutide
Methods
Case report.
Results
The case describes a 47-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidaemia who had difficulty controlling her blood sugar levels despite oral hypoglycaemic medications. She presented with proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) in her right eye and severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) in her left eye. After missing her follow-up appointment for PRP, her general practitioner initiated semaglutide therapy. Despite minimal changes in glycaemic control, the patient exhibited resolution of neovascularisation in her right eye and improved diabetic macular oedema (DMO) within six weeks of semaglutide therapy.
Conclusion
This case report suggests a potential independent role for semaglutide in managing PDR.
Feasibility of Improving the Quality of Treated Wastewater Owing to Soil Improvement
Authors: Vanani Hamid Raeisi , Ostad-Ali-Askari Kaveh , Kianmehr Peiman
Published: January 2024

This study looked at how the quality of wastewater changed when the soil surface was improved during furrow irrigation. To do this, we did 20 irrigation activities in four small channels, and then we checked the quality of the water that flowed out and the water that ran off. Studies have shown that the amount of dirt and salt in the wastewater increased significantly when it was dumped on the ground. The increase in electrical conductivity during the irrigation season is greater when the substrate becomes more stable. However, the changes in the biological factors of the wastewater (Chemical Oxygen Demand and number of Total-coliforms) were different when it moved through the furrow compared to when it was initially used for irrigation. The increase of these markers in the first water system is due to damage caused by high temperature and increased pollution in the air and soil. It could be possible to decrease pollution in future water systems by combining oxygen in the air and increasing the flow of wastewater. Also, the soil can help remove some harmful bacteria. The results indicate that when the SAR, TSS, COD, and EC levels of the incoming wastewater are high, the reduction of pollution decreases due to advancements in technology. Appear consider is one of the important factors that analyze how technology affects the quality of wastewater in the soil. Wastewater treatment relies on how well the soil is working when it comes to jute irrigation. This includes factors like the quality of the liquid being put into the soil, how strong the liquid is in eroding the soil, the speed of the air, and the temperature of the air. The treatment process is very sensitive to the quality of the liquid being treated, and the point at which the irrigation is turned on is more important than other factors. Additionally, when considering how well soil acts as a natural filter, it is recommended to compare how well water drains through the soil and the water that runs off from using jet water irrigation. We can study how different amounts of water movement affect plants, soils, and the strength of different flows and seasonal changes in improving or worsening the quality of wastewater in surface irrigation. Given the current lack of water, it is important to study how using wastewater for irrigation affects soil pollution and plant health.
­­In vivo cerebral glucose utilization and metabolic network in dysplasia-related pediatric frontal lobe epilepsy
Authors: Xue Le , Hu Daoyan , Yu Congcong , Fu Yu , Niu Jiaqi , Qian Shufang , Cen Peili , Zhuo Cheng , Feng Jianhua , Zhang Hong , Tian Mei
Published: January 2024

Objective
Previous evidence has indicated that dysplasia-related frontal lobe epilepsy (FLE) may lead to brain-region-scale or lobe-scale metabolic disturbances. However, few studies have demonstrated the impact on whole-brain metabolic networks. This study aimed to investigate the cerebral glucose utilization and networks using [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose ([18F]FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) in pediatric FLE patients with and without focal cortical dysplasia (FCD).
Methods
[18F]FDG PET imaging was acquired for 57 participants, comprising 19 FLE patients with FCD (FLE-FCD), 19 FLE patients with no lesions (FLE-NL) and 19 controls. PET images were preprocessed using Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM). Cerebral glucose utilization was derived through SPM analysis for inter-group comparison, and metabolic networks were constructed from correlation matrices of 90 brain regions. Graph theoretical analysis was performed to explore topological alterations.
Results
Both FLE patient groups exhibited reduced global glucose metabolism and metabolic connectivity compared to controls, with a greater reduction observed in FLE-FCD. Metabolic abnormalities were observed in multiple brain regions, including the frontal, temporal, and parietal lobes, cingulate gyrus, subcortical regions, and thalamus. Both FLE groups showed suboptimal topological organization, characterized by decreased global efficiency and increased modularity. FLE-FCD displayed more pronounced network disruption. Furthermore, FLE patients demonstrated altered modular structures compared to controls, with distinct arrangements between FLE-FCD and FLE-NL.
Conclusions
This study presents initial evidence of alterations in the cerebral glucose utilization and metabolic network topological properties in FCD-related pediatric FLE patients, offering valuable insights into understanding the disease mechanisms of FCD-related FLE.