bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative Neurological and Behavioral Assessment of Central and Peripheral Stimulation Technologies for Induced Pain and Cognitive Tasks
Authors: Mujib Muhammad Danish , Rao Ahmad Zahid , Hasan Muhammad Abul , Ikhlaq Ayesha , Fatima Mahvish , Mustafa Muhammad Usman , Buzdar Saeed Ahmad , Mukhtar Faisal , Qaazi Saad Ahmed
Published: March 2024

Pain is a multifaceted multisystem disorder that adversely affects neuro-psychological processes. This study compares the effectiveness of central-stimulation (tDCS) and peripheral-stimulation (TENS) in pain-inhibition during a cognitive-task in healthy volunteers and to observe potential neuro-cognitive improvements. Healthy eighty volunteers went through a complete experimental protocol comprising pain-induction (CPT), administration of tDCS/TENS, EEG-data acquisition, and cognitive assessments. The protocol for this study is categorized into 04-groups: G1(Control), G2(TENS), G3(Anodal-tDCS), and G4(Cathodal-tDCS). Paired t-tests (p
Giant Intraabdominal Lymphangioma in a Pediatric Patient
Authors: Candussi Iuliana-Laura , Petecariu Alexandru , Lungu Mirela , Busila Camelia , Mihailov Raul , Neagu Anca , Lungu Claudiu N. , Sarbu Ioan , Ciongradi Carmen I
Published: March 2024

Introduction. Intra-abdominal cystic formations represent heterogeneous pathologies with varied localization and clinical manifestation. The first challenge of a giant intra-abdominal cystic lesion is identifying the organ of origin. The clinical presentation of intra-abdominal cystic lesions varies from acute manifestations to non-specific symptoms or accidental discovery. Case presentation: A 2-year-old girl presents to the emergency unit with a fever of 38.5 Celsius, loss of appetite, and apathy. The investigations showed a gigantic intra-abdominal mass whose organ belonging could not be specified. Postoperatively, a giant mesenteric lymphangioma was evident, which was completely excised. Discussions Giant cystic formations modify the anatomical reports and become space-replacing formations, and the starting point is even more challenging to assess preoperatively. Nevertheless, the careful evaluation of the characteristics of the formation, the effect on the adjacent organs, the age of the patient, and the clinical picture can provide elements of differential diagnosis.
The Folly of Food Waste amidst Food Insecurity in the United States: A Literature Review
Authors: Royer Michael F.
Published: March 2024

Food insecurity is an economic and social condition that involves individuals having limited or uncertain access to healthy food. Despite the well-intentioned efforts of both governmental and not-for-profit organizations in addressing food insecurity, well over one-in-ten households in the U.S., the wealthiest nation in the world, experience food insecurity every year. This literature review covered several government programs and research interventions designed to address food insecurity. Results from the review highlight how the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), and not-for profit food banks have demonstrated success in improving food insecurity. However, the prevalence of food insecurity among U.S. households has fluctuated without any sustained decreases that achieve a food insecurity rate that remains below 10 percent of the population. Food waste, which refers to food that is edible yet discarded at the retail or consumption phases, is rampant in the U.S., as approximately 30 percent (66.5 million tons) of edible food is wasted after leaving the farm every year. Food waste prevention efforts that involve rescuing edible, nutritious food and redistributing it to individuals who are food insecure can promote both environmental- and public health through simultaneous reductions in food waste and food insecurity.
Real-Life Practice of Kelleni’s Protocol in Treatment and Post Exposure Prophylaxis of SARS CoV-2 Omicron HV.1 and JN.1 Subvariants
Authors: Kelleni Mina
Published: March 2024

This brief report discusses the ongoing real-world practice using nitazxoanide, NSAIDs and/or azithromycin (Kelleni’s protocol) to manage the evolving manifestations of SARS CoV-2 Omicron EG.5.1, its descendant HV.1 as well as BA.2.86 and its descendant JN.1 subvariants in Egypt. These subvariants are well-known for their highly evolved immune-evasive properties and the manifestations include some peculiar manifestations as persistent cough besides high fever in young children as well as persistent severe cough, high fever, change of voice and marked bone aches in high risk groups of adults. It’s suggested that the ongoing SARS CoV-2 evolution is continuing to mostly affect the high risk groups of patients, to some of whom we’ve also successfully prescribed nitazoxanide and/or NSAIDs for post-exposure prophylaxis of all household contacts. We also continue to recommend starting the immune-modulatory antiviral Kelleni’s protocol as soon as possible in the course of infection and adjusting it in a personalized manner to be more aggressive from the beginning for the high risk patients, at least until the currently encountered surge of infections subsides.
Increased Risk of Herpes Zoster in Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Not Only Due to Jak Inhibitors: Study of 392 Patients from a Single University Center
Authors: Domínguez-Casas Lucía C. , Lasa-Teja Carmen , Ferraz-Amaro Iván , Castañeda Santos , Blanco Ricardo
Published: March 2024

Background/Objectives: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased risk of infections. The risk of presenting herpes zoster (HZ) is 1.5-2 times higher than in immunocompetent individuals and disseminated presentation is more frequent. Our aim was to analyze the prevalence and general features of HZ in RA patients. Methods: Prospective study of 392 RA patients included in the vaccination program of our hospital between 2011 and 2016, and followed-up until December 2020. Diagnosis of HZ was made according to clinical manifestations: skin rash, blisters, paresthesia and local pain in one or more dermatomes. Results: We studied 392(309women/83men), mean age 59±13years. Every patient was followed-up during a mean period of 137±110 months (range: 42months- 42years). HZ infection was observed in 30 of 392 (25women/5men) patients; age (mean±SD) 64.7±11.8years. Prevalence was 7.65% in this period and incidence rate was 13.22/1000patients/year. Three patients had facial involvement, one with optic involvement and one patient presented a disseminated HZ. Seven patients presented postherpetic neuralgia treated with gabapentinoids. The main features of RA of these 30 patients were: positive RF(n=17; 56.6%), positive anti-CCP(13; 43.3%) and erosive disease(10; 33.3%). At HZ infection they were in treatment with glucocorticoids (19; 63.3%), conventional DMARDs (15; 50%), biological DMARDs (15; 50%), tofacitinib (2; 6.6%) and upadacitinib (1; 3.3%). Conclusions: HZ is a relative frequent viral complication of RA patients. In our series, one patient presented a disseminated HZ and nearly 25% of patients had post-herpetic neuralgia. Include HZ vaccine in our vaccination program in RA patients may be beneficial.
Does Athletes' Respiratory Muscle Strength Affect Max VO2 Kinetics?
Authors: Deliceoğlu Gökhan , Çakır Veli O. , Kabak Banu , Ceylan Halil Ibrahim , Muntean Raul Ioan , Ștefănică Valentina
Published: March 2024

The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of athletes' respiratory muscle strength, as assessed through maximal inspiratory (MIP) and expiratory pressure (MEP), on aerobic endurance, as indicated by maximal oxygen consump-tion (Max VO2) kinetics. Respiratory muscle strength was assessed using a digital spirometer (Pony FX Cosmed, Italy), while maximal oxygen utilization capacity was measured using a breath-by-breath automatic portable gas analysis system (Cosmed K5, Italy). Statistical analysis was conducted utilizing SPSS 22.0. Based on the standardized regression coefficients (β), it was found that MEP (mean ± SD: 130.95 ± 42.82) and inspiratory diaphragmatic circumference values significantly influenced ventilatory equivalent (VE), oxygen consumption (VO2), and carbon dioxide pro-duction (VCO2). Conversely, the remaining predictor variables did not exhibit a sig-nificant effect on VE (mean ± SD: 134.80 ± 36.69), VO2 (mean ± SD: 3877.52 ± 868.47 ml), and VCO2 (mean ± SD: 4301.27 ± 1001.07 ml). In contrast, measurements of chest circumference (mean ± SD: 91.40 ± 10.72 cm), MEP, and diaphragmatic cir-cumference during inspiration (mean ± SD: 95.20 ± 10.21 cm) were found to signifi-cantly impact Max VO2 (mean ± SD: 58.52 ± 10.74 ml/kg/min), while the other pre-dictor variables did not demonstrate a significant effect on Max VO2. Conclusively, the study revealed that measured values of diaphragmatic circumference during inspiration and MEP exerted a notable influence on Max VO2, VE, VO2, and VCO2. Our findings underscore the importance of considering respiratory muscle strength in assessing and enhancing athletes' aerobic performance. These insights contribute to a deeper understanding of the interplay between respiratory function and exercise capacity, offering potential avenues for optimizing training regimens and perfor-mance outcomes in athletic contexts.
The Effect of Temperature and Treatment Regime on the Physical, Chemical, and Biological Properties of Poultry Litter Biochar
Authors: Clarke Joyce , Olea Maria
Published: March 2024

Poultry litter was converted to biochar by torrefaction and to hydrochar by hydrothermal carbonisation. Many parameters were measured for the resulting chars, to investigate the effect of production method and production temperature. SEM showed the presence of large quantities of crystalline material on the surface of the biochars. The elemental composition of some crystals was determined as 35% K and 31% Cl. This was confirmed as sylvite (KCl) crystals, which explains the high levels of water extractable potassium in the biochar and may also be important in germination inhibition. Biochars almost totally inhibited germination, whilst hydrochars decreased germination. Although germination occurred on hydrochar, root growth was severely inhibited. Consequently, germination index may be better to determine total phytotoxicity as it measures both effects and could be used as a bioassay for chars used as soil amendments. Washing removed germination inhibition in a low temperature char (3500C), possibly by removing KCl, however root toxicity remained. There were very low levels of heavy metals, suggesting they are not the source of toxicity. In biochars, pore mean size decreased with temperature from 3500C to 6000C, due to changes in pore size distribution. Mean pore size was measured directly using SEM. The merits of this method are discussed. Low temperature biochars seem best suited for fuel as they have high calorific value, high hydrophobicity, low ash content and high yield. Higher temperatures are better for soil amendment and sequestration applications with a smaller mean pore size, higher surface area, and higher pH.
Cryptocurrencies Impact on Accounting: Bibliometric Review
Authors: Lazea Georgiana-Iulia , Bunget Ovidiu-Constantin
Published: March 2024

This bibliometric study explores the cryptocurrency accounting (CA) literature and the connections between authors, institutions, and countries, in the context in which cryptocurrencies activity involves transactions that must be legally recognized in accountancy and adhere to tax compliance. The design involves data selection from Web of Science Core Collection, published between 2016 and 2023. Thus, the authors used the terms “cryptocurrency” and “accounting” to search based on the topic. The combination of analysis tools, VOSviewer, Biblioshiny, and Microsoft Excel, contribute to the originality of the study. The technique helps identify influential publications, collaboration networks, thematic clusters, and trends in research on CA. The findings highlight that even if the collaboration between the categories mentioned is not very developed, the innovation and public recognition of the subject could raise the interest of re-searchers. The limitation of the dataset consists in not covering all relevant publications in a different period from the one in which the data was retrieved, January 2024. Considering that the CA landscape is constantly changing, this review might need periodic updates.
First Immunohistochemical Demonstration of the Expression of a Type-2 Vomeronasal Receptor, V2R, in Wild Canids
Authors: Ortiz-Leal Irene , Torres Mateo V. , López-Beceiro Ana María , Fidalgo Luis , Shin Taekyun , Tirindelli Roberto , Sanchez-Quinteiro Pablo
Published: March 2024

The vomeronasal system serves as a pivotal element in mammalian sensory biology, allowing the perception of chemical signals essential for social communication via the activation of two main receptor families, V1R and V2R. The expression of V1Rs and V2Rs is linked with that of the G-protein alpha-subunits, Gαi2 and Gαo, respectively. The exploration of the evolutionary pathways of V1Rs and V2Rs across all mammalian species remains a main challenge, juxtaposing available genomic data against emerging immunohistochemical evidence. However, recent investigations, in contrast to what is predicted by the currently annotated genomic sequences, have revealed the expression of Gαo in the vomeronasal neuroepithelium of wild canids, including wolves and foxes. In the present study, the employment of a specific antibody raised against the mouse V2R2, member of the C-family of vomeronasal receptors, V2Rs, has confirmed the expression of this receptor in the fox and wolf, but it has revealed the lack of expression in the dog. This may reflect the impact of domestication on the regression of the VNS in this species, in contrast to their wild counterparts, and underscores the effects of artificial selection on sensory functions. Thus, these findings suggest a more refined chemical detection capability in wild species.
Bone Regeneration with Stem Cells from Dental Pulp in a Rat Experimental Model
Authors: Hamad-Alrashid Haifa , Muntión Sandra , Sánchez-Guijo Fermín , Borrajo-Sánchez Javier , Parreño-Manchado Felipe , García-Cenador M. Begoña , García-Criado F. Javier
Published: March 2024

The increase in the rate and prevalence of diseases associated with the localized and general loss of bone mass calls for an investigation into therapeutic alternatives that largely involve the de-velopment of new biomaterials and cell therapy, converting tissue bioengineering into a prom-ising option. An experimental model of a critical mandibular lesion in rats has been used to study bone re-generation by treating the ostectomy with the biomaterials Evolution® and Gen-Os® (OsteoBiol®, Italy) combined, or not, with dental pulp stem cells (DP-MSC). The results obtained through the Micro-CT and histological study reveal the almost complete re-covery of the lesion in the group with DP-MSC. These results are supported by increases in endoglin, TGF-β, protocollagen I, parathormone, and calcitonin, generating an environment of bone generation and development when combining Evolution® and Gen-Os® (OsteoBiol®, Italy) with DP-MSC. These promising results confirm the transcendental role of DP-MSC in combina-tion with osteogenic biomaterials for bone regeneration, and warrant further studies, including its assessment in clinical trials.
Sampling Audit Evidence Using a Naive Bayes Classifier
Authors: --- Guang-Yih Sheu , Liu Nai-Ru
Published: March 2024

Taiwan’s auditors have suffered from processing excessive audit data, including drawing audit evidence. This study advances sampling techniques by integrating machine learning with sampling. This machine learning integration helps avoid sampling bias, keep randomness and variability, and target the risker samples. We first apply a Naive Bayes classifier to classify data into some classes. Next, a user-based, item-based, or hybrid approach is employed to draw audit evidence. The representativeness index is the primary metric for measuring the representativeness of audit evidence. The user-based approach denotes the selection of samples between two percentiles in a class as audit evidence. It may be equivalent to a combination of monetary and variable sampling methods. The item-based approach represents the choice of risky samples as audit evidence. It may be identical to a combination of non-statistical and monetary sampling methods. Auditors can hybridize those user-based and item-based approaches to balance representativeness and riskiness in selecting audit evidence. Three experiments show that sampling using machine learning integration has the benefits of drawing unbiased samples, handling complex patterns, correlations, and unstructured data, and improving efficiency in sampling big data. However, the limitations are the classification accuracy output by machine learning algorithms and the range of prior probabilities.
Diversity and similarity in parasitic infracommunities of Mylossoma aureum and Mylossoma duriventre (Characiformes, Serrasalmidae) from the Middle Madeira River Basin, Southern Amazonas, Brazil
Authors: Pelegrini Larissa Sbeghen , Ramos Keythiane Freire , Silva Reinaldo José , Anjos Marcelo Rodrigues dos
Published: March 2024

A total of 30 specimens of Mylossoma aureum and 30 of Mylossoma duriventre from the Middle Madeira River Basin were examined between October 2020 to March 2021. Eight species of parasites were identified. About 65% of the hosts were parasitized. A total of 386 parasites was collected in M. aureum and 436 in M. duriventre. Species accumulation curves in M. aureum did not reach the asymptote, while in M. duriventre the curves showed tendency to stabilization. Contracaecum sp. larvae was the only endoparasite found. Anacanthorus paraspathulatus was the dominant species in M. aureum. In M. duriventre, the core species with highest parasite indexes was Mymarothecium sp. 3. Margalef’s and Shannon’s diversity indexes were higher in M. aureum. Most of the parasites showed an aggregated distribution pattern. Mymarothecium sp. 1, Mymarothecium sp. 2 and the parasite richness showed a significant positive correlation between its abundance and host length and between Mymarothecium sp. 1 abundance and host weight in M. aureum. All parasites are the first records for the Southern Amazonas. Except A. paraspathulatus, all M. aureum parasites are mentioned for the first time in this host. The three morphotypes of Mymarothecium spp. are probably new species that are in the process of taxonomic description.
Deep Convolutional Neural Networks Based on Knowledge Distillation for Offline Handwritten Chinese Character Recognition
Authors: He Hongli , Zhu Zongnan , Li Zhuo , Dan Yongping
Published: March 2024

Deep convolutional neural networks (DNNs) have achieved outstanding performance in this field. Meanwhile, handwritten Chinese character recognition (HCCR) is a challenging area of research in the field of computer vision. DNNs require a large number of parameters and high memory consumption. To address these issues, this paper proposes an approach based on an attention mechanism and knowledge distillation. The attention mechanism improves the feature extraction and the knowledge distillation reduces the number of parameters. The experimental results show that ResNet18 achieves a recognition accuracy of 97.63% on the HCCR dataset with 11.25 million parameters. Compared with other methods, this study improves the performance for HCCR.
ILFDA Model: An Online Soft Measurement Method Using Improved Local Fisher Discriminant Analysis
Authors: Peng Jian , Zhao Liangcheng , Gao Yilun , Yang Jianjun
Published: March 2024

With the advancement of soft measurement, just-in-time learning (JITL) has become a widely adopted framework for online soft-sensing modeling in industrial processes. However, traditional JITL model approaches often rely on simple similarity measures like Euclidean distance, resulting in the underutilization of labeled data. This paper proposes a supervised, improved local Fisher discriminant analysis method based on a JITL framework and local Fisher discriminant analysis (LFDA) to improve data utilization efficiency. In particular, by incorporating the indirect correlation information matrix, this method integrates the inter-class and intra-class dispersion matrix, overcoming the limitation of the LFDA algorithm that only captures direct data correlations. We select two different carbon depositions in the Methanol-to-Olefin reaction system for comparative experiments and use the root mean squared error (RMSE) and R-square (R2) to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed method. Fitting results show that two kinds of carbon depositions were better than the control model, namely the RMSE of the model were 0.1431 and 0.1513, R2 were 0.8952 and 0.8707.
Implementasi Asset Based Community Development Dalam Menumbuhkan Modal Sosial, Ekonomi dan Budaya Pada Masyarakat Pesisir Desa Branta
Authors: Bagas M. Chindra , Sholikhah Riska Alfiyah , Faroha Siti , Rahmawati Vina
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap Implementasi Asset Based Community Development Dalam Menumbuhkan Modal Sosial, Ekonomi dan Budaya Pada Masyarakat Pesisir Desa Branta. Penelitian tentang Implementasi Asset Based Community Development Dalam Menumbuhkan Modal Sosial, Ekonomi dan Budaya Pada Masyarakat Pesisir ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan kulitatif dengan jenis penelitian lapangan (field research) dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan Teknik Wawancara (Interview), Observasi (Pengamatan) dan Dokumentasi. Adapusn subyek penelitian atau informan dalam peneliti ini adalah Kepala Desa dan Tokoh Masyarakat Desa Branta. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Pengembangan aset dengan pendekatan ABCD telah diterapkan disalah satu desa pesisir Pulau Madura yakni desa Branta Pesisir. Kekayaan alam yang melimpah diiringi dengan keuletan masyarakatnya sehingga menjadikan desa Branta Pesisir sebagai salah satu desa yang maju dalam bidang perekonomiannya Salah satu pendobrak perekonomian Desa Branta Pesisir yaitu sektor UMKM, UMKM di Desa ini sangat beragam mulai dari UMKM olahan ikan, ikan kering dan lain sebagainya. Dengan demikian,  hasil dari penelitian yang telah dilakukan menjelaskan bahwa aset yang ada di desa Branta Pesisir menjadi sarana pengembangan kesejahteraan masyarakat meliputi aset manusia, aset alam, aset ekonomi, aset infrastruktur, aset sosial dan budaya setempat. Adapun proses dalam pengembangan aset tersebut terbagi menjadi 5 (lima) tahapan yakni discovery (pengkajian), dream (impian), design (prosedur atau perencanaan), define (aksi) dan destiny (evaluasi atau monitoring).
Implikasi Pendekatan Psikosufistik Sebagai Strategi Pembinaan Moral Kelompok Rentan: Studi Kasus Komunitas Ngopi sak Ngajine di Desa Singosari Kab. Malang
Authors: Nikmah Shofiatun
Published: March 2024

The massive amount of deviant behavior and acts of damage is an issue that has never been studied enough, in fact, it is growing more and more massively in society. The repressive efforts carried out by the authorities and government have not yet shown significant results. There is a need for a moral development strategy with a new approach that touches the inner aspect. Self-control and emotional management can be done well by the esoteric aspect, namely the heart. This research aims to examine and analyze further the psychologistic approach implemented by the Ngopi Sak Ngajine Community in carrying out moral development. The method used is qualitative research with a phenomenological approach, where the researcher wants to explain the experiences of community members while receiving guidance. This research produced several findings, that the psychosufistic approach emphasizes humanist aspects, tawadlu's attitudes, and respect in moral development. The psychosufistic approach has implications for three aspects, the psychological aspect, creating a balance between passion, reason, and heart. Sociological aspect, there is an attitude of respect, service, and appreciation towards the community so that it is not isolated from the social environment. In the religious aspect, the psychosufistic approach can increase a person's religiousness thereby supporting him to behave moderately in religion. The psychosufistic approach also supports the maintenance of local wisdom that lives in society.
Psikoterapi Sufi : Telaah Konsep Maqamat Abdus Shamad Al-Palimbani
Authors: Arroisi Jarman , Tsaqib Muhammad Ammar , Arip Muhammad
Published: March 2024

Mental health disorders are one of the psychological problems experienced by humans. Healing methods in modern psychology have been applied, but have not been able to fully touch the soul aspect. This study aims to construct sufi psychotherapy methods with the maqamat of the sufi figure of the archipelago, Abdus Samad al-Palimbani. This article was written based on library research using qualitative descriptive analysis. The results of the analysis found that the Abdus Samad al-Palimbani maqamat practiced by Sufis is a method of mental healing therapy that can be implemented easily. In addition, this study recommends four levels in the restoration of the human soul, namely first, surrender to Allah (tobat), second, training and education of the soul (fear, hope, zuhud, patience and gratitude), third, strengthening the soul (ikhlas and tawakal), fourth, maintaining and restoring the soul (mahabah and rida).
Paradigm of integration-interconnection: M. Amin Abdullah and Mehdi Golshani's perspective
Authors: Fian Khafifatul , Hidayat Fahri
Published: March 2024

The existence of a monodisciplinary approach leaves no room for discussion between the sciences. There needs to be an interconnection and integration approach so that some sciences can reveal ideas to solve the problems faced. The focus of this research is on the comparison of the thoughts of M. Amin Abdullah and Mehdi Golshani on the integration of scientific interconnections. This research is library research through data collection techniques by searching for sources, either articles, books, or other sources relevant to the topic of discussion. After collecting the data, it is selected, analyzed, and conclusions formulated. The results showed that Mehdi Golshani supported the integration of scientific interconnection, but only for religion and science. In contrast to the perspective of M. Amin Abdullah, who created the idea of interconnection between religious science and general science, not only science was described through spider webs. M. Amin Abdullah assumes that religion and general science must be open to each other, even though each science has characteristics. With openness, it can create space for discussion so that what is debated as a problem can be criticized to produce a more comprehensive opinion. 
The Baha’i Religion: Maqasid Syariah of Social Religious Frictions in Indonesia
Authors: Muzammil Shofiyullah
Published: March 2024

The contestation of conversation about the Baha'i religious group in Indonesia continues from time to time. In valuable retrospect, there has been much debate that characterizes the existence of the Baha'i group. As a result, it is very unfortunate that there are many frictions caused by socio-religious friction in the social sphere. This has led to many assumptions about religious freedom in Indonesia, which are increasingly showing a repressive trend. The author is interested in analyzing the various frictions that arise between the gaps in religious plurality in Indonesia, both pragmatic and paradigmatic. In addition, the author wants to examine how the role of the government can break the deadlock of friction. The research was conducted with a qualitative analysis oriented toward a literature review and Maqasid Syariah as a theoretical perception. Exploration research focuses on various phenomena that occur around the presence of Baha'is in Indonesia and how potential conflicts can arise in them. This research proves that the state needs to be present to accommodate various religions and coexist by prioritizing the concept of benefit for all citizens. In addition, the role of society in maintaining multicultural values must be initiated more intensely and in a dialogical manner.
Pustakawan di Ruang Virtual: Menggali Potensi dan Tantangan dalam Melayani Pengguna Melalui Platform Digital
Authors: YUSUF M. , Oktabrilianto Catur , Suhendro Prastomo
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelajahi peran pustakawan dalam melayani pengguna melalui platform digital dan mengidentifikasi potensi dan tantangan yang terkait. Dalam latar belakangnya, perpustakaan semakin mengadopsi ruang virtual sebagai alternatif untuk memberikan layanan kepada pengguna dalam era teknologi informasi yang berkembang pesat. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi literer, dengan mengumpulkan dan menganalisis artikel, buku, dan sumber-sumber terkait lainnya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pustakawan memiliki potensi besar dalam melayani pengguna melalui platform digital. Mereka dapat memberikan akses mudah ke koleksi digital, memberikan bantuan dan panduan secara online, serta berkolaborasi dengan pengguna secara virtual. Namun, terdapat tantangan yang harus diatasi, seperti kesenjangan akses teknologi, kendala teknis dan keamanan, serta tantangan komunikasi dan interaksi dalam lingkungan virtual. Penelitian ini memberikan pemahaman yang lebih dalam tentang peran pustakawan dalam ruang virtual dan menyoroti potensi serta tantangan yang perlu diperhatikan. Dengan pemahaman ini, pengembangan layanan perpustakaan dalam ruang virtual dapat lebih efektif. 
COUNTER NARRATIVES FROM HADITH TEXTS OF KH. SYA’RONI AHMADI’S AL-FARAID AL-SANIYYA AGAINST WAHHABISM
Authors: Friyadi Arif
Published: March 2024

The discourse of Ahlus Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah Islam is a topic that will not be obsolete throughout the history of Muslims. The emergence of the Salafi Wahabi sect of Islam in various Muslim countries has caused the division of Muslims. Rahmatal lil 'alamin Islam seems to be eroded by the takfiri and bid'I movements of various figures. Some of the world's scholars through their works have made a major contribution to stem this movement. Among these works is the book al-Faraid al-Saniyah by KH. Sya'roni Ahmadi, which contains the concept of countering wahabi salafi, especially in Indonesia. This research uses a qualitative-based character study which basically relies on data from interviews, supporting literature and biographies of the figures studied. The results of this study found that the purification of religion heralded by Wahabi figures by referring to the Qur'an and hadith is actually not feasible to be applied in Indonesia. A wrong understanding in the interpretation of the Qur'an and hadith will plunge a person into national disintegration. Therefore, the ahlussunah wal jama'ah creed must be upheld so that an Indonesian Muslim becomes a moderate Muslim who accepts various ikhtilaf.

[Wacana Islam Ahlus Sunnah wa al-Jama’ah merupakan topik yang tidak akan ketinggalan zaman sepanjang sejarah umat Islam. Munculnya sekte Islam Salafi Wahabi di berbagai negara Muslim telah menyebabkan perpecahan umat Islam. Rahmatal lil ‘alamin Islam seakan tergerus oleh gerakan takfiri dan bid’I dari berbagai tokoh. Beberapa cendekiawan dunia melalui karya-karyanya telah memberikan kontribusi besar untuk membendung gerakan ini. Diantara karya tersebut adalah kitab al-Faraid al-Saniyah karya KH. Sya’roni Ahmadi yang berisi tentang konsep countering wahabi salafi khususnya di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan studi karakter berbasis kualitatif yang pada dasarnya mengandalkan data dari hasil wawancara, literatur pendukung dan biografi tokoh yang diteliti. Hasil penelitian ini menemukan bahwa pemurnian agama yang digembar-gemborkan oleh tokoh-tokoh Wahabi dengan berpedoman pada al-Qur’an dan hadits sebenarnya tidak layak diterapkan di Indonesia. Pemahaman yang salah dalam menafsirkan al-Qur’an dan hadis akan menjerumuskan seseorang ke dalam disintegrasi bangsa. Oleh karena itu, akidah ahlussunnah wal jama’ah harus ditegakkan agar seorang muslim Indonesia menjadi muslim moderat yang menerima berbagai ikhtilaf.]
Vibration Diagnostics for Predicting Pump Failures
Authors: Barafi Keigant Abdullah , Fahruddin A’rasy
Published: March 2024

This study investigates the predictive potential of specific vibration patterns in assessing the structural integrity of centrifugal pumps, vital for industrial fluid transport. Despite their importance, these pumps often encounter performance issues attributed to vibration-related damage such as cavitation and corrosion. Addressing this gap, we employ advanced vibration analysis techniques to identify distinct signatures indicative of cavitation and corrosion progression. Our research aims to provide an early detection tool for maintenance by understanding these patterns. Through our method, we reveal significant correlations between vibration patterns and pump condition, offering implications for extending pump lifespan and enhancing maintenance strategies in industries reliant on such machinery.
Highlights:

Centrifugal Pump Operation: Impeller rotation transfers fluid.
Vibration Analysis Significance: Essential for predictive maintenance.
Cavitation and Corrosion Effects: Trigger vibration, erode surfaces.

Keywords: Centrifugal Pump, Corrosion, Vibration
American Crow Cracks Open Bivalve via Automobile
Authors: Glassman Sierra R. , Banno Emily Y.
Published: March 2024

here have been many observations of corvids placing a hard-shelled food item onto a roadway, then consuming the food exposed when a passing automobile crushes the shell. However, it has been debated whether corvids perform this behavior intentionally. Our observation of an American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) placing a bivalve on a road, then eating the meat exposed when the shell was run over, supports the idea that corvids intentionally use cars to crack shelled foods.
Intestinally Targeted Glipizide Delivery via pH-responsive Dextran-Modified Polylactic acid Microspheres.
Authors: Kumar Sumit , Singh Ankita , Pandey Kalpana , Bansal Smriti , Sarkar Anjana , Poddar Deepak , Yoo Hyeongmin
Published: March 2024

Glipizide, a low-cost antidiabetic drug, is known for its fast-acting nature and reduced risk of hypoglycemia. Its non-selectivity and short-acting nature, however, restrict its use. In this study, the core-shell particle of glycidyl trimethyl ammonium chloride modified dextran-coated glipizide polylactic acid has been fabricated capable of targeted drug release in the intestinal region with acidic pH resistivity and mucoadhesive properties. To achieve this glipizide-encapsulated polylactic acid (PLA), microspheres of size 27.09 ± 6.55 µm were fabricated using emulsion solvent evaporation followed by GT-dextran surface coating using the dipping method. NMR and FT-IR confirmed the presence of GT-dextran, and SEM confirmed the presence of a coating on the surface of PLA particles. The GT-dextran coating increases the size of the GI-PLA particles by 14.01%, with a size of 17.17 ±1.33 µm, along with 57.47 ± 2.7% encapsulation efficiency. The release behavior showed that the particle was slowly released at 8.76 ± 0.93% at an acidic pH of 1.5 and normally released at 92.4 ± 7.32% at a pH of 7.2. This shows that the particle is resistant to acid. The desired controlled release profile was achieved, with 68.45 ± 11.01% at pH 9.2 over a time of 48 h and best fits the Korsmeyer-Peppas model and follows zero-order kinetics, which exhibited great potential as a targeted and controlled drug delivery system for antidiabetic therapy.
Rehabilitation outcomes after comprehensive post-acute inpatient rehabilitation following moderate to severe acquired brain injury – study protocol for an overall prognosis study based on routinely collected health record data
Authors: Pommerich Uwe M. , Stubbs Peter W. , Nielsen Jørgen Feldbæk
Published: March 2024

Background
The initial theme of the PROGRESS framework for prognosis research is termed overall prognosis research. Its aim is to describe the most likely course of health conditions in the context of current care. These average group level prognoses may be used to inform patients, health policies, trial designs or further prognosis research. Acquired brain injury, such as stroke, traumatic brain injuries or encephalopathy, is a major cause of disability and functional limitations, worldwide. Nevertheless, rehabilitation, aiming at maximizing independent functioning and meaningful participation in society post-injury, is considered both effective and cost-effective. While some observational studies, in theory, allow an inference of the overall prognosis of the level of independent functioning, the context for the provision of rehabilitation is often only sparsely described. The aim of this protocol is to provide a detailed account of the clinical context to aid the interpretation of our upcoming overall prognosis study.
Methods
The study will take place at a Danish post-acute inpatient rehabilitation facility providing specialised inpatient rehabilitation for individuals with moderate to severe acquired brain injury. Routinely collected electronic health record data will be extracted from the healthcare provider's database and deterministically linked on an individual level to construct the study cohort. The study period spans from March 2011 to December 2022. Four outcome measure for the level of functioning and rehabilitation needs will be described, both for the entire cohort, across rehabilitation complexity levels and stratified for relevant demographic and clinical parameters. Descriptive statistics will be used to estimate average prognoses for the level of functioning at discharge from post-acute rehabilitation. The patterns of missing data will be investigated.
Discussion
As the estimates will be based on routinely collected clinical data we deem the present account of particular importance. This protocol is intended provide transparency in our upcoming study, thus aiding the readers to interpret the overall prognosis estimates within the context of our current clinical practice and assess potential sources of bias independently.
A qualitative study on the factors influencing role transition in elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction preparing for discharge
Authors: Zhang Jie , Qiang ChunLing , Su LiQing , Li MengXue , Zhang Yumeng , Zheng ZiYi , Sun WeiJin , Chang Jian
Published: March 2024

Background Elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction find it difficult to restore their heart function to a normal level, and they often live with the disease for a long time, greatly impacting their quality of life and health conditions .Methods From September 2022 to June 2023, a phenomenological research method will be employed. Semi-structured in-depth interviews will be conducted with 4 doctors, 4 nurses, 9 patients, and 4 family members from a tertiary hospital in Shanghai. The interview data will be transcribed, coded, analyzed, and themes will be extracted.Results The factors influencing role transition in elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction during their discharge preparation can be summarized into four main themes.On the patient side, these include negative issues associated with aging, negative emotions, lack of role behaviors, and reinforcement of role behaviors. On the family side, the factors include a lack of economic support, caregiver knowledge deficiency, difficulties in adapting to the caregiver role, and busy work schedules of family members. Environmental factors encompass difficulties in adapting to the hospital environment, changes in comfort level, and inadequate discharge services provided by the hospital. Lastly, social factors include the availability of well-equipped community hospitals, supportive friendships and neighborly relationships, a lack of coordination between hospitals and the community, and inconvenience in seeking medical treatment in a different location.Conclusion The role transition experienced by elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction during their discharge preparation is influenced by various factors. It is important to increase awareness of this issue at various levels of society and provide support to help patients adjust their emotions and adapt to the transition from a healthy role to a role affected by illness. Encouraging patients to actively cope with the disease and adapt to all aspects of change, as well as involving them in disease management, is crucial. Improving the caregiving abilities of healthcare professionals, strengthening the continuity of long-term follow-up, developing service systems, and implementing personalized intervention measures that are suitable for the clinical scenarios in China are essential steps.
Examining the Role of Negative Attentional Bias in Patients with Adolescent Depressive Disorders: An Emotion-Attention Blink Task Study.
Authors: Zhu Shasha , Zhao Yuqing , Lu Hehe , Guo Feng , Lin Chunting , Qiu HuiLin , Jiang Ke
Published: March 2024

Background
Negative cognitive bias significantly influences the onset, progression, and persistence of depression. However, the detailed aspects of attentional bias within this negative cognitive framework remain insufficiently delineated. This study aimed to (1) employ the attentional blink disengagement effect for assessing cognitive bias in facial emotion recognition among individuals with depressive disorders and (2) explore the specific elements of negative bias in these patients.
Methods
Thirty-three adolescents diagnosed with depressive disorders and 33 control subjects were selected based on the Depressive Disorder Severity Questionnaire (DDSQ) and psychiatric interviews. A mixed-design emotion-attention blink task (4 SOAs: 0 ms/235 ms/706 ms/1176 ms × 2 tasks: dual task/single task × 2 subgroups: control group/depressive disorder group) was utilized to measure the accuracy of emotion recognition. Differences in negative attentional bias between the two groups were analyzed using repeated-measures ANOVA.
Results
Adolescents with depressive disorders exhibited a negative attentional bias, primarily characterized by difficulties in attentional disengagement. The disparity in this negative attentional bias was most pronounced in scenarios involving exclusively negative emotional faces. Clinical trial registration number ChiCTR2300067671.
Conclusion
Negative attentional bias is a hallmark of processing styles in patients with depressive disorders. In adolescent patients, this bias in emotion recognition tasks predominantly manifests as difficulties in attentional disengagement.
The Drivers of 90-Day CABG Episode Payment Variation for Commercially Insured Patients
Authors: Alsarhan Saleh , Delgado Rigoberto I. , Krause Trudy Millard , Aguilar David , Mikhail Osama
Published: March 2024

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery has become a target for episode payment initiatives, and there is the need to understand what factors contribute to costs of CABG surgeries. 90-day episode payments for CABG surgery were estimated using commercial insurance claims of patients over 18 years of age in Texas. The study used a multiple linear regression model with a log-transformed 90-day CABG episode payments to model effect of patient factors on payment variation. The source of data was Optum’s de-identified Clinformatics® Data Mart Database (CDM): administrative claims data. A total of 999 CABG episodes were identified. The mean (SD) 90-day CABG episode payment per patient was $81,330 ($47,382). Patient factors explained about 37% of the payment variation. Wide variation exists in 90-day CABG episode payments for commercially insured patients across Texas. Focusing on reducing variation of index hospitalization could be a potentially effective approach to improve efficiency.
Identification of hub genes related to Alzheimer's disease by bioinformatics analysis and observation of the pathological characteristics
Authors: Wang Jinping , Qu Yidi , Huang Yuhua , Zeng Hanlin , Chui Enshan , Yao Chun
Published: March 2024

Objectives: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that often occurs in the elderly population, with complex pathogenesis. The aim of this paper is to explore related indicators in AD.
Methods: Two microarray datasets associated with ‘Alzheimer’s disease’ were screened and the common differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were determined by GEO2R. GO and KEGG pathway analysis of DEGs was performed by DAVID. Hub genes were screened by protein-protein interaction (PPI) network. The AD mouse model was constructed and HE staining was carried out to observe the pathological characteristics of brain tissues. The expression of oxidative stress related indicators in serum and hub genes in tissues were detected by ELISA and qRT-PCR, respectively.
Results: There were 259 common DEGs in the GSE1297 and the GSE5281 datasets. Six hub genes, ACTB, H3C12, CREBBP, CXCR4, NFKBIA, and SNAP25, were selected by PPI network. HE staining demonstrated that the hippocampal region in the AD group showed obvious atrophy, and degeneration and necrosis of scattered or continuous neurons could be seen. ELISA results showed that the contents of SOD and GSH-px in the serum of the AD group were significantly reduced, with increased MDA.
Conclusion: Hub genes involved in the development of AD were identified by bioinformatics analysis, including ACTB, H3C12, CREBBP, CXCR4, NFKBIA, and SNAP25. Oxidative stress is associated with AD development.
Calculation of Windshear from Radiosonde Observations in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Zamreeq Arjan O. , Hasanean H. M.
Published: March 2024

The windshear (WS) or wind gradient is a short-lived microscale or meso-gamma weather phenomenon and is potentially very dangerous for aviation everywhere. It is commonly observed near a microburst or downburst caused by different factors including thunderstorms and may increase in the era of climate change. This research presents the calculation of WS frequency and intensity from radiosonde data at six stations in Saudi Arabia for the period 1991-2020. The radiosonde data were used to calculate light, moderate, strong, and severe WS frequency and intensity at Abha, Jeddah, Madinah, Tabuk, Riyadh, and Dammam airport stations. The frequency and intensity of WS calculated from radiosonde data from 0-1200 m height indicate that the number of severe WS increased suddenly from 2015 below 30 m level at all stations except for Riyadh there is no sudden increase. At all other levels, the number of light WS increased from bottom to up to ~ 900 m and then gradually decreased at 1200 m irrespective of stations. Overall, the highest WS observed in the autumn season for all stations except it is in summer for Jeddah. The occurrence of WS is higher in the daytime as compared to the nighttime round the year for Dammam, Madinah, Riyad, and Tabuk while the pattern is opposite for Jeddah. In Abha, it depends on the season. The sudden increase of severe WS from 2015 may be linked to the rise of surface pressure, temperature, and wind speed at station levels or they may occur due to outflow from the airplane landing. However, further investigation is required to understand the large number of severe WS and its relation to climate change in the region along with teleconnection to the large-scale circulations.