bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IMPLEMENTASI SISTEM INFORMASI DESA (SID) SEBAGAI UPAYA OPTIMALISASI LAYANAN ADMINISTRASI PUBLIK DI KANTOR DESA ROPANG
Authors: Idham Idham
Published: January 2025

Desa Ropang terletak di Kecamatan Ropang Kabupaten Sumbawa, Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat. Desa Ropang merupakan daerah terpencil yang jauh dari pusat kota, sehingga layanan administratif menjadi aspek yang sangat penting bagi masyarakat. Namun, terdapat beberapa masalah yang terkait dengan pengelolaan data kependudukan, khususnya dalam proses administratif. Pengelolaan data dilakukan sepenuhnya secara manual, menggunakan buku catatan fisik dan media cetak kantor. Selain itu, warga desa harus mengunjungi kantor desa secara langsung untuk meminta informasi dan menyelesaikan tugas administratif. Untuk mengatasi tantangan ini, penulis mengembangkan sistem informasi desa berbasis web yang mendukung konsep desa pintar. Sistem ini bertujuan untuk membantu pemerintah setempat dan masyarakat sekitar dalam memperlancar tugas administratif dan memastikan penyebaran informasi yang konsisten. Berdasarkan uji coba, sistem ini memperoleh indeks persetujuan sebesar 89%, dengan 30 responden menyatakan "SANGAT SETUJU" terhadap implementasi sistem informasi desa berbasis Web. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memanfaatkan kemajuan teknologi guna meningkatkan efisiensi administratif. Hasil uji coba menunjukkan bahwa sistem ini efektif dan dapat diterapkan dalam skenario dunia nyata
AN INSTITUTIONAL APPROACH TO THE STUDY OF INNOVATIVE PROCESSES IN THE METALLURGICAL INDUSTRY
Authors:   South Kazakhstan University named after M.O.Auezov, Tazhibayev T.S. , Yessirkepova A.M. ,   South Kazakhstan University named after M.O.Auezov, Polezhayeva I.S. ,   South Kazakhstan University named after M.O.Auezov, Taibek Zh. ,   South Kazakhstan University named after M.O.Auezov
Published: January 2025

Despite significant fundamental and methodological contributions to economics related to sustainable development, there is a research gap in the field of choosing mechanisms for sustainable development by metallurgical enterprises. This problem requires an analysis of the two-pronged impact on the resource portfolio and the institutional environment. The development of a methodology based on a resource-institutional approach can significantly expand the scientific understanding of the functioning of industrial enterprises.
Роль ботулинотерапии в комплексном восстановлении пациентов после инсульта
Authors: Чиркова М.В.
Published: January 2025

Введение. 10-12 октября 2024 года в Москве прошел II Всероссийский нейроконгресс с международным участием. Основные научные направления Конгресса включали следующие темы: острые и хронические нарушения мозгового кровообращения, эпилепсия и пароксизмальные состояния, инфекционные заболевания нервной системы, когнитивные нарушения, наследственные дегенеративные заболевания нервной системы, травмы головного и спинного мозга, реабилитация при заболеваниях нервной системы, неврология пожилого возраста, новые технологии в диагностике и лечении инсульта и многое другое. Результаты. На состоявшемся в рамках конгресса сателлитном симпозиуме ООО «Мерц Фарма» «Организация реабилитации постинсультных пациентов со спастичностью на региональном уровне» обсуждались новейшие подходы к восстановлению пациентов, перенесших инсульт.

Background. The II All-Russian Neurocongress with international participation was held in Moscow on 10-12 October 2024. The main scientific directions of the Congress included the following topics: acute and chronic cerebral circulatory disorders, epilepsy and paroxysmal states, infectious diseases of the nervous system, cognitive disorders, hereditary degenerative diseases of the nervous system, traumas of the brain and spinal cord, rehabilitation in diseases of the nervous system, neurology of the elderly, new technologies in the diagnosis and treatment of stroke and many others. Results. At the satellite symposium of Merz Pharma LLC ‘Organisation of rehabilitation of post-stroke patients with spasticity at the regional level’ held within the framework of the congress, the latest approaches to rehabilitation of stroke patients were discussed.
The Relationship between Ethical Leadership and Employee Innovative Behavior: The Mediating Role of Personality Traits
Authors:   Department of Management Sciences, Abasyn University, Islamabad, Pakistan, Adeel Sheikh , Gabor Manuela Rozalia ,   Department ED1 - Economic Sciences, Faculty of Economics and Law, “George Emil Palade” University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Targu Mures, Romania, Shakir Misbah ,   Department of Education, The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
Published: January 2025

The organization must rely on new approaches and ways to succeed in current environments. One of these methods is to improve ethical leadership behavior to create a more expressive and productive work environment. Employee innovative behavior is a key factor contributing to businesses' long-term survival and growth. This study focuses on the impact of ethical leadership on the link between employee innovative behavior and considering personality as a mediator. Data were collected from 220 employees in the construction industry. The data were analyzed using partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to assess the measurement and structural models. The study findings show that ethical leadership has a significant positive influence on employee innovative behavior. Personality mediates the relationship between ethical leadership and employee innovative behavior. This study has implications for officials who desire to identify and promote leadership techniques that encourage employee innovative behavior. By understanding the significance of ethical leadership, management can improve from this study, which can assist in strengthening and developing essential employee innovative behavior, which can eventually have a beneficial effect on organizational performance. This research provides a significant practical impact on construction industry management executives. Additionally, this research contributed to the literature for scholars concentrating on the outcomes of ethical leadership.
Inclusion of students with specific learning disorders in higher education: a systematic literature review
Authors:   The National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Romania, Dumitru Cristina , Koulianou Maria ,   Panteion University, Greece, Mastrothanasis Konstantinos ,   National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
Published: January 2025

The prevalence of students with specific learning disorders in higher education, although still disproportionately low, is increasing rapidly. Given this transformation, students with specific learning disorders remain vulnerable, as the lack of inclusion of their learning disability impedes the learning required at university level and has a negative impact on their academic performance. A systematic literature review was conducted to investigate via VOSviewer software the status of teaching integration of students with specific learning disabilities in universities. There is a large literature in the field of specific learning disabilities and research interest is expanding, however, research on specific learning disabilities in higher education is rather limited. Relevant data were revealed that should be adopted to reduce barriers to learning and create an inclusive environment in universities.
Storytelling (Hakawati) as a Pedagogical Tool:
A literature review of theoretical insights and practical applications
Authors:   Central University of Jharkhand, India, Singh Amrendra Kumar , Alshammari Sahal R. ,   Northern Border University, Saudi Arabia
Published: January 2025

This paper explores the Hakawati tradition, a rich Middle Eastern storytelling method, as a valuable tool for language teaching. By blending cultural heritage with modern approaches like communicative competence and learner-centered methods, the Hakawati offers an interactive and emotionally engaging way to improve listening and speaking skills. From cognitive, emotional, and social perspectives, the narrative structure helps students retain information, enhance fluency, and develop critical thinking, cultural awareness, and empathy. The paper also explores the adaptation of the Hakawati method for varying proficiency levels, fostering an inclusive and culturally sensitive curriculum. By integrating educational theory with practical applications, this study demonstrates how the Hakawati can deepen students' connection to language, culture, and values, making language learning more meaningful and transformative.
Introduction: What Remains Today – Jacques Derrida
Authors:   West University of Timișoara, Milesi Laurent , Segarra Marta ,   Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique-CNRS
Published: January 2025

This is the Introduction to the issue: What Remains Today – Jacques Derrida.
Of the Virus and Its Variants: On Resentment, Racism and ‘Wokeism’
Authors:   Université de Montréal, Michaud Ginette
Published: January 2025

Taking its starting point from the 2022 French controversy surrounding ‘deconstruction’, this article asks what a responsible response, worthy of the name, would have looked like for Jacques Derrida. Far from refuting the notion of a ‘virus’ which was used to denigrate deconstruction (amidst the COVID-19 pandemic), he reflected on it in his philosophical work from ‘Plato’s Pharmacy’ (1968) onwards. Indeed, resentment itself has become one of the virus’s most harmful variants. This affect, which flares up in current debates on ‘wokeism’ via a whole variety of symptoms (anger, envy, jealousy, virilism), plays a ‘predominant role’ in what takes the form of a ‘politics of resentment’. The question is then examined in light of Toni Morrison’s short story, Recitatif, as reread by the novelist and essayist Zadie Smith. While Morrison’s story exemplarily deconstructs racism and any polarized ‘black and white’ interpretation of these racial categories, Smith’s reading looks for clues in order to stop the play of overly labile identifications and reduce the literary text’s ambiguity. Resentment is thus implemented in the reading itself, showing how these issues can affect the interpretation of a given literary work. Derrida’s meditation on the ethics of and in reading reveals itself to be most relevant here, reminding us that the response/responsibility at stake ‘in the task of deciphering, reading, and writing’ has implications that go ‘beyond categories, biases or prescriptions.’
Derrida on the Line: Scattered Reflections on the Frontiers, Borders, Limits and Ends of Deconstruction
Authors:   Emory University, Bennington Geoffrey
Published: January 2025

Starting out from some early reservations in Derrida about linearity and formal deduction, both in general and as possible descriptions of his own work, this essay revisits some figures of lines and boundaries, limits and borders, frontiers and terms, to suggest the possibility of a more complex but still somewhat formalizable structure, a braided line or fractal curve, a quasi-linear and quasi-deductive ‘order of reasons’ that might hope to respect the inventive unpredictability of Derrida’s oeuvre, while also claiming something of a formalizable coherence, a through line running from the early thought of originary complexity or the trace, through the pervasive deconstructive logic of necessary possibility, to the quasi-transcendental structures exemplified here by the complex relation of ‘universal structure’ and ‘historical instantiation’ in what Derrida calls a ‘messianicity without messianism’.
The Arche-Forest and the Clinging Instinct: Imre Hermann Between Derrida’s Brackets
Authors:   Durham University, Lynes Philippe
Published: January 2025

This article unpacks the deconstructive contributions of Hungarian psychoanalyst Imre Hermann’s ‘arche-forest’, mentioned in passing in Jacques Derrida’s 1975 interview ‘Between Brackets’. Hermann’s postulation of a ‘clinging instinct’ in primates, both to their mother’s fur and to the trees of the primeval forest, invites us to reimagine the structure of ecological relationality itself according to a certain de-clinging. Derrida’s readings of Hermann’s L’Instinct filial – as well as its preface, Nicolas Abraham’s “Introduction à Hermann” – thus allow us to reinterrogate many pressing themes in the environmental humanities today: questions of attachment and sexuality, of mourning, melancholia and extinction, and of the imaginative possibilities of interdisciplinary research in the Anthropocene.
THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN AUTOMATED CNC TYPEWRITER
Authors:   Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, Romania, Ene George-Cristian , Bucur Gabriela ,   Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, Romania, e-mail: gbucur@upg-ploiesti.ro
Published: January 2025

The paper presents the essential theoretical elements related to the construction and operation of numerical control machines, starting from a study of the theoretical aspects related to the design of a CNC typewriter. The block diagrams of the machine, the interconnections between the component blocks and the operation of the whole system are highlighted. The paper also describes the implementation of the typewriter. It starts from a detailed diagram of the wiring and connections between the component elements, up to the presentation and commentary of how to create the program for the microcontroller used. Finally, the testing and operation of this CNC is detailed, from the design of the drawing to its actual realization, with the help of the designed and implemented assembly. CNC systems allow the repetitive production of the same parts, exactly the same and without deviations. Unlike a human operator who cannot execute two identical parts, the repeatability achieved by machines with numerical controls is clearly superior, so the reproducibility component is ensured.
DC MOTOR ANGULAR POSITION CONTROL SYSTEM USING ARDUINO PLATFORM
Authors:   Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, Romania, Matei Dragos-Ioan , Negroiu Alexandru ,   Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, Romania, Bucur Gabriela ,   Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, Romania, e-mail: gbucur@upg-ploiesti.ro
Published: January 2025

The objective of this paper is to realize an angular position control system with a direct current motor. For this purpose, an Arduino microcontroller board is used to control the LS-25GA370 DC motor. The L298N dual H-bridge motor driver is used to modulate the PWM signal and control the travel direction. PID (proportional, integral and derivative) control algorithms are used to generate the PWM output. To implement a PID controller, the tuning parameters of the controller, namely proportional gain, integral gain and derivative gain must be carefully determined. Since the system is nonlinear, the PID controller is the best choice to accomplish this task. The sensor used was a Hall type encoder. To test the system, a LabVIEW interface was used, which communicates with the Arduino Uno platform through the serial port. This technical solution, using PID controller, can be applied for robotic arm position control system and many other industrial applications.
Integrating Global Citizenship Education into Ghana’s Common Core Programme: Pathways to Empowering 21st Century Learners
Authors: Abudu Amadu Musah , Bariham Iddrisu , Quansah Joseph Yaw Dwamena
Published: January 2025

Ghana’s Common Core Programme (CCP), introduced as part of recent educational reforms, aims to equip students with 21st-century competencies, including critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and intercultural collaboration. While the CCP provides a promising framework for incorporating Global Citizenship Education (GCE), the extent to which global citizenship principles are fully integrated within the curriculum remains a critical issue. Grounded in Transformative Learning Theory, this study examines the integration of GCE within the CCP and its potential to prepare students for active roles in an increasingly interconnected world. The study employed a convergent parallel mixed-methods approach, targeting a population that included teachers, head teachers, and curriculum leads in basic schools across Ghana's Central, Ashanti, Western, and Savanna regions. Using a multistage sampling method, a total sample size of 427 participants was selected. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions, and the analysis combined path-coefficient calculations with inductive thematic analysis. The findings reveal that skills (path coefficient = 0.335) exert the most significant influence on the CCP curriculum, reflecting the programme’s strong emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving, and practical competencies essential for global citizenship. Knowledge (path coefficient = 0.305) and attitudes and values (path coefficient = 0.303) also play critical roles, highlighting the CCP’s commitment to fostering global awareness, empathy, respect for diversity, and inclusivity. Furthermore, the high path coefficient between the CCP and GCE (0.930) demonstrates a strong positive alignment with GCE objectives. The study also reports high R² values for CCP (0.739) and GCE (0.865), suggesting a well-structured curriculum designed to promote global citizenship competencies. These results conclude that the CCP is successfully aligning with the broader goals of GCE by equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to thrive in a globalized world. To further enhance the integration of GCE within the CCP, the study recommends that the Ministry of Education strengthen ongoing professional development for educators and provide additional resources to support effective teaching practices.
The Role of Community Policing in Preventing Crimes in Tanzania: A Case Mkuranga District Council
Authors: Andrew Lucy , Issa Faisal
Published: January 2025

The main objective of this study was to investigate the role of community policing in preventing crimes in Tanzania concerning the Mkuranga District Council. Community policing is a strategy that emphasizes building strong relationships between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. This approach fosters collaboration and trust, encouraging community members to participate in identifying and solving local problems actively. By engaging residents, businesses, and other stakeholders, police can gain valuable insights into the specific issues and concerns of the community. This partnership helps prevent crime by promoting proactive problem-solving rather than reactive responses. Community members are more likely to report suspicious activities and cooperate with police investigations when they feel their concerns are heard and addressed. Additionally, community policing initiatives often include educational programs, neighbourhood watch groups, and youth engagement activities, which can deter criminal behaviour by fostering a sense of shared responsibility and vigilance. Community policing enhanced safety at Mkuranga District Council by creating a cooperative environment where law enforcement and community members work together to prevent crime and improve quality of life. This study used System Theory (ST) and Community Policing Theory advocating for a society to live together in its sub-systems because the failure of one sub-system is the failure of the entire system. The study used a descriptive research design and a sample size of 123 respondents from a target population of 222,921. In addition, the study used probability sampling, where simple random sampling was used for community members, while non-probability sampling, specifically purposive sampling, was used for police officers. In this study, questionnaires were used as tools for data collection. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics analysis. The findings identified specific roles performed by community policing in preventing crimes at Mkuranga District Council. They include foot patrol, where 55 (42%) strongly agreed that it is done, prevention function, where 57 (46%) strongly agreed that it is done, providing public education, where 54 (44%) strongly agreed, coordinating community meetings, where 45 (37%) strongly agreed that it is done. This research concluded that by integrating these roles, community policing creates a collaborative framework where law enforcement and residents work together towards common safety goals, ultimately leading to a more secure and cohesive community. The study recommended the effective implementation of roles played by community policing to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of community policing at Mkuranga District Council.
The Influence of Socioeconomic Factors on Health Information Seeking Behaviors in Expectant Teenagers: A Study in Kajiado County, Kenya
Authors: Ratemo Caleb Oira , Malakwen Bernard K. , Tallam Edwin
Published: January 2025

This study examines the lived experiences of health information-seeking by expectant teenagers in Kajiado County, Kenya. Despite the importance of health information during pregnancy the true behaviours of expecting teenagers when searching for health information are not well understood. Limited research exists that explores the specific challenges, strategies, and perspectives of expectant teenagers in accessing and utilizing health information. The lack of knowledge impedes the creation of focused interventions and support networks that cater to the specific needs of expectant teenagers and enable them to make well-informed health choices. The objective of this qualitative study, which was anchored on a relativist-interpretivist philosophical foundation, utilizing a case study method, was to explore the influence of socio-economic factors on health information-seeking behaviours of expectant teenagers in Kajiado County, Kenya. The study was focused on the Health Belief Model. The target population was expecting teens in Kajiado County. A total of 32 expectant teenagers, aged between 13 and 19 sampled purposively from nearby villages, towns and medical institutions participated in the study. Saturation was attained at the 14th interview while the remaining 18 were utilized in three focus groups of six each for triangulation. Thematic analysis was used as a method of analysis from the obtained recorded narratives. Ethical considerations were all taken to account, like informed consent and confidentiality. The recruitment of research assistants well-versed in culture helped create rapport and rich data. Findings suggest that poverty, lack of resources and inadequate healthcare infrastructure limit opportunity, increasing pre-existing vulnerabilities. Apart from gender discrimination, social stigma associated with teen pregnancy served to further isolate and exacerbate the difficulties in obtaining and utilizing needed health information. The study concludes that socio-economic factors like poverty, gender inequality, education disparities, and inadequate healthcare infrastructure hinder expectant teenagers' access to accurate health information, often leading them to unreliable sources. Therefore, together with inclusive services and peer support from governments and other pertinent authorities, an environment of empathy, autonomy, understanding, and acceptance will create knowledgeable, empowered, and benefit-aware expectant teenagers. The study recommends culturally sensitive education, skilled healthcare communication, income activities, mobile health, and peer support for expectant teens.
PENERAPAN MODEL INKUIRI TERBIMBING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN LITERASI SAINS SISWA DI SMP NEGERI 51 SURABAYA
Authors: AFIDAH NURUL , SUDIBYO ELOK
Published: January 2025

Students' science literacy skills are one of the foundations in developing the competencies and character quality demanded in 21st-century learning, so it is important for teachers to help students improve their science literacy skills by applying appropriate teaching strategies. This study aims to describe students' science literacy skills after participating in learning by applying the guided inquiry model on the topic of Global Warming in the 9th grade at SMP Negeri 51 Surabaya. The one group pretest-posttest design was used with 29 students from class IX C as the research subjects. Research data were collected through a testing method adjusted to the science literacy indicators in the science competency aspect. Data analysis used a dependent sample t-test and N-gain analysis. The research results show a significant improvement in students' science literacy skills, indicated by a sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.000 < 0.05. This means that H1 is accepted and H0 is rejected, so it can be stated that there is a difference in the average science literacy skills of students before and after the implementation of the guided inquiry model. Additionally, the N-gain analysis shows an average score of 0.75, which falls into the high category. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the guided inquiry model is capable of improving students' science literacy skills in the aspect of science competence.
ABSTRAKKemampuan literasi sains siswa menjadi salah satu pondasi dalam mengembangkan kompetensi dan kualitas karakter yang dituntut pada pembelajaran abad ke-21, sehingga penting bagi guru untuk membantu siswa meningkatkan kemampuan literasi sains dengan menerapkan strategi pembelajaran yang tepat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kemampuan literasi sains siswa setelah mengikuti pembelajaran dengan menerapkan model inkuiri terbimbing pada materi Pemanasan Global di kelas IX SMP Negeri 51 Surabaya. Desain one group pretest-posttest digunakan dengan menjadikan sejumlah 29 siswa kelas IX C sebagai subjek penelitian. Data penelitian dikumpulkan melalui metode tes yang disesuaikan dengan indikator literasi sains pada aspek kompetensi sains. Analisis data mempergunakan dependent sample t-test dan analisis N-gain. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan kemampuan literasi sains siswa yang signifikan, ditunjukkan oleh nilai sig. (2-tailed) sebesar 0,000 < 0,05. Hal ini memiliki arti H1 diterima dan H0 ditolak, sehingga bisa dinyatakan ada perbedaan rata-rata kemampuan literasi sains siswa sebelum dan sesudah penerapan model inkuiri terbimbing. Selain itu, analisis N-gain menunjukkan skor rata-rata sejumlah 0,75 yang masuk dalam kategori tinggi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, bisa didapatkan kesimpulan yaitu model inkuiri terbimbing mampu meningkatkan kemampuan literasi sains siswa pada aspek kompetensi sains.
OMPS-LP aerosol extinction coefficients and their applicability in GloSSAC
Authors: Kovilakam Mahesh , Thomason Larry W. , Verkerk Magali , Aubry Thomas , Knepp Travis N.
Published: January 2025

Abstract. The Global Space-based Stratospheric Aerosol Climatology (GloSSAC) is essential for understanding and modeling the climatic impacts of stratospheric aerosols. It relies primarily on data from the Stratospheric Aerosol Gas Experiment (SAGE) satellite series, supplemented by the Optical Spectrograph and Infrared Imaging System (OSIRIS) and Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observations (CALIPSO). GloSSAC currently provides stratospheric aerosol extinction coefficients and aerosol optical depths at 525 and 1020 nm. With CALIPSO decommissioned and OSIRIS nearing the end of its operational life, SAGE III/ISS (International Space Station) will soon become the sole data source for GloSSAC, but it will only be available as long as the ISS is operational, until around 2030. Therefore, incorporating other measurements, such as those from the Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite Limb Profiler (OMPS-LP), is critical. OMPS-LP has provided continuous aerosol extinction coefficient measurements since 2012 with a retrieval algorithm developed by NASA, i.e., OMPS(NASA). However, OMPS(NASA) has been shown to overestimate aerosol extinction coefficients, particularly after the 2022 Hunga Tonga eruption, compared to the tomographic retrieval of OMPS developed by the University of Saskatchewan (OMPS(SASK)) and SAGE III/ISS. Our analysis shows that OMPS(NASA) indeed exhibits a consistently high bias (>50 %) following large volcanic eruptions and pyrocumulonimbus plumes from intense wildfires, while OMPS(SASK) shows reasonable agreement with SAGE III/ISS between 40° S and 40° N. This overestimation by OMPS(NASA) leads to an overestimation of the aerosol effective radiative forcing (ERF) and the associated model-simulated global surface temperature response by a factor of about 2.
Humidity Measurements in Carbon Dioxide with Sensirion SHT85 Humidity Sensors under simulated Martian atmospheric conditions
Authors: Lorek Andreas , Garland Stephen Patrick
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Humidity sensors that function under extreme conditions are needed in experimental chambers in which the atmospheric conditions near the surface of Mars are simulated, as well as for in-situ measurements of humidity on the surface of Mars. Experimental setups with such sensors have already been constructed at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and published. However, the SHT75 sensors from Sensirion used at that time are no longer in production and have been replaced by a new generation of sensors: SHT85. The SHT85 sensors are more precise than their predecessors, have a new sensor chip, and feature a PTFE membrane over the humidity-sensitive layer to protect the sensor from dust and liquids. The data interface to the I2C bus has also changed. Due to these significant changes, it was necessary to verify the sensor’s capabilities under extreme conditions. For this purpose, the sensors were tested under the same conditions and in parallel to the calibration of the MEDA HS sensor from the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI), onboard NASA's Mars 2020 rover. The results show that the SHT85 is, as its predecessor SHT75, suitable for measurements under Martian atmospheric conditions when the relative humidity is in the range >5 %.
A strontium isoscape of southwestern Australia and progress toward a national strontium isoscape
Authors: de Caritat Patrice , Dosseto Anthony , Dux Florian
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Strontium isotopes (87Sr/86Sr) are widely used tracers in the geosciences. Here we exploit an opportunity to determine 87Sr/86Sr ratios on archived fluvial sediment samples from the low-density National Geochemical Survey of Australia (NGSA). The present study targeted the Yilgarn Craton in southwestern Australia. In total, 107 samples were taken from a depth of ∼ 60–80 cm in floodplain deposits at or near the outlet of large catchments (drainage basins). A coarse (< 2 mm) grain-size fraction was air-dried, sieved, milled, and then digested (hydrofluoric acid and nitric acid, followed by aqua regia) to release total Sr. The Sr was then separated by chromatography and its 87Sr/86Sr ratio determined by multicollector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (MC-ICP-MS). Results demonstrate a wide range of quite elevated Sr isotopic values (0.7152 to 1.0909, with a median of 0.7560) over the survey area, reflecting a large diversity of source rock lithologies, geological processes, and bedrock ages. The spatial distribution of 87Sr/86Sr shows coherent (multi-point anomalies and smooth gradients) large-scale (> 100 km) patterns that appear to be broadly consistent with surface geology, regolith/soil type, and/or nearby outcropping bedrock. The most radiogenic sediment values in the Yilgarn region (87Sr/86Sr > 0.8) all come from sites underlain by Archaean bedrock (2500–4000 Ma) and almost exclusively felsic intrusive lithologies. Conversely, almost all sites underlain by younger and non-granitic bedrock have outlet sediments of a less radiogenic character (87Sr/86Sr < 0.8). Sampling sites underlain by mafic and ultramafic bedrock yield unradiogenic Sr sediment signatures despite their Archaean age. Several sediment 87Sr/86Sr results were validated by comparison to previously published whole-rock data from their catchment for both unradiogenic and radiogenic cases. The new Sr isotopic data are also interrogated in terms of the mineral occurrences (i.e. mineral deposits and/or operating mines) found in their catchment. Several catchments containing mineral resources across a range of commodities stand out as high-87Sr/86Sr outliers (87Sr/86Sr > 0.8), whilst over half of the registered mineral resources come from an intermediate, yet still elevated, catchment sediment 87Sr/86Sr range (87Sr/86Sr = 0.728–0.767). Avenues for future work are proposed, including a national-scale Sr isoscape for Australia. Such an isoscape could be useful in future geological, forensic, archaeological, palaeontological, and ecological studies. The new spatial Sr isotope dataset for the southwestern Australia region is publicly available (de Caritat et al., 2024; https://doi.org/10.26186/149755).
Progesterone and Prostaglandin F metabolite levels in relation to modes of whelping
Authors:   Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Kerala, Devarajan Nayana , Simon Shibu , Jayakumar C. , Aravind Amritha , Sunil B. , K Binu , Mani Mani
Published: January 2025

Parturition involves a series of changes in the blood levels of various hormones. The present study aimed to
examine the concentrations of progesterone and 15-ketodihydroprostaglandin F2α or PGFM (prostaglandin F metabolite)
hormones on the day of delivery across different modes of whelping. Bitches that underwent vaginal whelping (VW)
(Group I), elective caesarean section (CS) (Group II), emergency CS (Group III) and mifepristone primed whelping
(Group IV) presented to University Veterinary Hospitals, Kokkalai and Mannuthy constituted the material for the
present study. The study enrolled a total of 28 bitches from different breeds. Serum progesterone was estimated using
a chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) and serum PGFM was measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent
assay (ELISA). Progesterone levels were below 2.25 ng/mL in all groups, with Group I showing the lowest levels on the
day of whelping, significantly different from the other groups. Groups II, III and IV had similar progesterone levels on the
day of parturition/caesarean. Group I also had the highest PGFM level (89.10 ± 6.12 nM/L) on the day of whelping. Group
II had higher PGFM levels (33.00 ± 2.78 nM/L) compared to Group IV (20.94 ± 2.61 nM/L), while Groups III and IV had
similar PGFM levels. The significant hormonal variations observed in different groups signify the role of different modes
of whelping in modulating the endocrine axis and pregnancy outcome.
Keywords: Progesterone, PGFM, whelping mode
Effect of different genetic groups and rearing systems on chicken egg quality parameters
Authors:   Department of Poultry Science, Islam Islam , Rafiqul Rafiqul , Shobha Dutta Deka , Arfan Ali , Mustafizur Rahman , Mihir Sarma
Published: January 2025

A total of 60 freshly laid eggs were collected randomly from Kamrupa and indigenous chickens of Assam
reared under three different systems of management viz. intensive, semi-intensive and free-range systems (10 eggs
from 3 rearing systems=30 x 2 varieties=60 eggs) and were sent to the post-graduate laboratory of Department of Poultry
Science, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022 to assess different egg quality characteristics. The results indicated that
the overall egg weights (gm) of Kamrupa chicken were significantly (P<0.05) higher than that of indigenous chicken
in different management systems. Yolk weights of indigenous chicken under different rearing systems showed no
significant difference, while the corresponding values in Kamrupa chicken were significantly (P<0.05) lower in the freerange
system than other two systems. The albumen weights were significantly (P<0.05) varied across genetic groups
and rearing systems. The shape indices recorded in the intensive and free-range system of indigenous chicken were
comparable but significantly (P<0.05) higher than the semi-intensive system. In indigenous chicken, the yolk index was
significantly (P<0.05) higher in the semi-intensive system than other two systems of rearing, while in Kamrupa, the values
were significantly higher in the intensive and semi-intensive than free-range system. In both the genetic groups, the
albumen indices were significantly (P<0.05) higher in the intensive system than in the other two systems. The Haugh
unit scores were also significantly (P<0.05) higher in intensive systems of rearing than other systems in both the genetic
groups. Therefore, it may be concluded that both genetic groups and the rearing system could influence the egg quality
characteristics.
Keywords: Egg quality parameters, Kamrupa chicken, indigenous chicken, intensive, semi-intensive, free-range system
Evaluation of bee pollen as a feed additive on nutrient digestibility of broiler finisher ration
Authors:   Department of Animal Nutrition, Jyothy P.R. , Rani K. Jasmine , Chacko Biju , Murugan S. Senthil , Divya P. D. , Aswathi P. B. , Kumar Nand
Published: January 2025

The present study was conducted to assess the effect of supplementation of bee pollen (BP) in broiler chicken
on nutrient utilisation. A feeding trial was conducted on one hundred and twenty-eight, day-old Vencobb 430Y broiler
chicken at Instructional Livestock Farm Complex (ILFC), Pookode for a period of 42 days. Bee pollen was purchased
from Khadi Village Industries Corporation. Broiler chicks were grouped into four treatments, each with four replicates
having eight birds. The birds were fed with iso-caloric and iso-protein diets observing BIS 2007 specification. The T1
group was fed with basal diet and T2, T3, T4 groups were fed with 0.25, 0.5 and 0.75 per cent BP incorporated basal diet
respectively. One bird from each replicate was caged in a metabolism cage, to study nutrient utilisation and apparent
digestibility coefficients. Results showed that the digestibility of dry matter, crude protein and organic matter significantly
increased in BP-supplemented groups compared to the control group. Hence it can be inferred that supplementation of
BP at 0.25, 0.5 and 0.75 per cent levels can be recommended for improved nutrient digestibility in broilers.
Keywords: Bee pollen, poultry, digestibility, feed additive
Characterisation and phylogenetic analysis of repetitive DNA sequences in the BamH1-H region of Marek’s disease virus from turkeys: Implications on viral pathogenicity and vaccine efficacy
Authors:   Department of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur-680 651, Niranjana V. , Priya P. M. , Nair Sreeja R. , Sankar Surya , Kumar K. Vinod , Krithiga K. , Mathews Lina Kunjamma , Raju S.
Published: January 2025

Marek’s disease virus (MDV) is a highly pathogenic alphaherpesvirus that causes paralysis and lymphoproliferative
disease in birds, posing a significant threat to the poultry industry. Though initially described in chicken, the infection is
now common in other species of poultry including turkeys and quails. This study investigated MDV infection in turkeys by
screening 57 tissue samples. Out of these, 26 samples tested positive. The primary focus of the study was to characterise
the 132 bp tandem repeats within the BamH1-H region of the MDV genome, the number of which has been previously
correlated with the virulence of MDV. Each MDV-positive sample was found to contain two copies of the 132 bp repeats.
Among the positive samples, two representative samples were sequenced and further analysis revealed high per cent
similarity among each other. A phylogenetic analysis was conducted, providing insights into the evolutionary relationships
of the field isolates. The findings of this study might contribute to a deeper understanding of MDV and in assisting future
epidemiological studies and vaccine development strategies.
Keywords: Marek’s disease, 132 bp repeats, molecular characterisation, phylogenetic analysis
Effect of varying levels of soybean meal on feed intake, carcass characteristics and sensory evaluation of cockerels fed with test diets
Authors:   Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, Femi Oluwadele Joshua , Henry Ekeocha Anthony , Augustine Adika Onyedikachi
Published: January 2025

This study evaluates the impact of varying levels of soybean meal on feed intake, carcass characteristics,
and sensory evaluation of cockerels. Conducted at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria, the experiment involved
2000 Novogen strain cockerels divided into four groups with different soybean meal levels: 9.17 kg (T2), 7.45 kg (T3),
6.1 kg (T4), and a control group (T1). Cockerels were reared for 70 days on deep litter with ad libitum feed and water. A
Completely Randomised Design (CRD) with five replicates per treatment was employed. Growth performance data were
collected weekly and analysed using ANOVA. Feed intake varied significantly among treatments, with T1 exhibiting the
highest intake and T4 the lowest. Feed conversion ratio (FCR) results indicated that T1 had the poorest feed efficiency,
while T2 had the best. Carcass evaluation revealed that T4 had the highest carcass weight and meat yield, especially
in breast and drumstick meat. Sensory evaluation showed that T4 received the highest scores for appearance, texture,
flavour and overall acceptability. The variations in feed intake and FCR highlight the importance of optimising soybean
meal levels for improved feed efficiency and growth. T1’s higher intake but poorer FCR suggests that increased soybean
meal levels can enhance nutrient utilisation. The superior carcass traits in T4 align with literature emphasising dietary
composition’s impact on meat yield and quality.
Keywords: Cockerels, soyabean meal, carcass trails, FCR, Nigeria
Occurrence of cutaneous candidiasis among domestic dogs in Thrissur
Authors:   Department of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur-680651, Soman Abitha J. , Davis K. Justin , Tresamol P.V. , Vijayakumar K. , Mathew Binsy
Published: January 2025

The present study was aimed to determine the occurrence of cutaneous candidiasis in dogs. Thirty dogs
confirmed positive for Candida spp., by cultural, biochemical and molecular techniques. The occurrence was higher in
dogs within the age group of 6 months to 2 years (43%) followed by adult dogs 2 to 6 years (30%), senile dogs more
than 6 years (17%) and puppies less than 6 months (10%). The sex predisposition of cutaneous candidiasis did not
show any significant differences. The occurrence was higher in Labrador retriever dogs (47%) followed by Dachshund
(13%), Pug (10%), Beagle, Shih Tzu and crossbred dogs (7% each). The disease was observed more often in dogs with
mixed diet practice (57%) and indoor housing (67%). The predominant clinical signs observed were dermatitis, otitis,
intertrigo, paronychia and perineal candidiasis. The lesions were distributed mainly in the ear (54%), skin folds (17%),
and combined form (29%). In summary, this research sheds light on the risk factors for cutaneous candidiasis in dogs,
highlighting the age groups, breeds, and environmental factors that may influence the occurrence of the condition. The
findings provide valuable insights for veterinarians and pet owners, aiding in the understanding and management of
cutaneous candidiasis in canines.
Keywords: Canine, cutaneous candidiasis, occurrence
Severe Preeclampsia: Epidemiological, Diagnostic, Therapeutic and Prognostic Aspects at Aristide Le Dantec Hospital
Authors: Gaye YFO , Diabakhaté PS , Niang N , Sarr OJD , Bocoum FD , Niassy AC , Touré Y , Diémé MEF , Diouf A , Moreau JC
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Preeclampsia, defined as the association of arterial hypertension and proteinuria during gravidopuerperium, is a complex pathology specific to the human species and to gestation. It is responsible for high maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, particularly in developing countries such as Senegal. We therefore conducted a retrospective, descriptive and analytical study at the level III Maternity unit of Aristide Le Dantec Hospital during the period from 1 July 2018 to 31 December 2019. The general objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and epidemiological profile of patients but also to assess the management and prognosis of severe preeclampsia.

Results: A total of 192 patients with severe preeclampsia were identified, representing a prevalence rate of 6.3%. The majority (69.8%) of patients were from the Dakar suburbs. The mean age of the patients was 28.3 years. The mean gestational age was 1.6 and the mean parity 1.3. Fifty-two patients (27%) had at least one pathological obstetrical history. A cardiovascular risk factor was found in 66 (34.4%) of the patients. Personal medical history was dominated by obesity (23.4%). Medical evacuation (91.2%) was the most frequent mode of admission. Parturients had attended fewer than 4 antenatal consultations in 58.5% of cases. The average gestational age was 35.7 weeks of amenorrhoea. Pregnancy was carried to term in 50.8% of patients. Functional signs were dominated by headaches (35.4%). SAP was >160 mmHg in 76% of cases and DBP >110 mmHg in 49%. Proteinuria >3 crosses of albumin was found in 68.8% of cases. Complications were dominated by HRP (12.5%) and MFIU (12.5%). Calcium antagonists (80.7%) were the main antihypertensive agents used and magnesium sulphate was administered in 54.7% of patients. Antenatal corticosteroids were used in 22% of pregnant women. Caesarean section was the most frequent method of delivery, accounting for 67.2% of cases. The average hospital stay was 6.7 days. We recorded 3 cases of maternal death, i.e. a case-fatality rate of 1.6% and perinatal mortality of 155.8%.

Conclusion: Severe preeclampsia remains a major public health problem in developing countries. Reducing maternal and foetal morbidity and mortality will be achieved by raising awareness among parturients of the value of antenatal consultations and by adopting policies for access to quality care in terms of monitoring and management of pregnancy and childbirth.
Advancing Electrocardiogram Technology
Authors: Townsend Zachary
Published: January 2025

An electrocardiogram (ECG) measures the electrical activity of the heart in order to diagnose cardiac conditions. These medical tests are non- invasive and cost-effective, simply requiring the clinician to place electrodes in various anatomical positions on the patient. The general ECG testing process has not changed over time; however, novel ECG technology is starting to see use in clinical practice. Therefore, the purpose of this literature review is to provide an overview of the effectiveness of advanced ECG technology and practical implications for clinicians.