bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The pattern of cardiovascular disease in River Nile State (October 2019-April 2020)
Authors: Mohamed Abubaker Ibrahim , ALakkad Ashraf , Noor Sufian K.
Published: May 2024

Background: The rise of cardiovascular diseases poses a significant global threat, not only in terms of morbidity and mortality but also due to their substantial economic burden. Understanding the specific patterns of CVDs within various populations is crucial for effective prevention, early diagnosis, and management.
Objective: This study aimed to determine the pattern of cardiovascular disease using echocardiography in River Nile State.
Methods: This prospective cross-sectional hospital-based study conducted from October 2019 to April 2020 aimed to ascertain the pattern of cardiovascular diseases using echocardiography in River Nile State. A sample of 1000 participants from Atbara Teaching Hospital, Atbara Complex, and Shendi Teaching Hospital was included. The study population comprised all Sudanese patients undergoing echocardiography in the region. Inclusion criteria involved patients presenting for echocardiography who consented to participate, while refusal to participate constituted exclusion criteria. Data collection involved obtaining written consent from patients and recording echocardiographic findings, including age, gender, and patterns of heart disease, using standardized data sheets.
Results: The findings revealed a mean age of 72±6.8 years, with females comprising 64.7% of the sample. Hypertensive heart disease (31.5%) and valvular lesions (29.8%) emerged as the most prevalent cardiovascular diseases. Ischemic heart disease (11.2%), rheumatic heart disease (8.3%), and cardiomyopathy (5.7%) were also notable. Patterns of cardiovascular diseases showed significant associations with age and gender, with hypertensive heart disease and valvular lesions more prevalent in older age groups, while congenital heart disease was more prevalent among younger individuals (20–40 years).
Conclusion: The study revealed that hypertensive heart disease (31.5%) and valvular lesions (29.8%) as the dominant CVD patterns. Focusing on these conditions with tailored prevention, early diagnosis, and management is crucial, especially for older individuals.
Keywords: Cardiac diseases, Comorbidity, Nile State, Pattern.
Histopathologic Changes in the Placenta of Pregnant Women with Preeclampsia
Authors: Obut Mehmet , Oğlak Süleyman Cemil , Aşır Fırat , Karakaş Fatma Tuba , Dönmezdil Nilufer , Ağaçayak Elif , Şeker Erdal , Akkuş Murat
Published: May 2024

Objective: The placenta plays a key role in the development of pre-eclampsia. Knowledge of the histopathologic changes in the preeclamptic placenta will improve our understanding of the pathophysiology of preeclampsia, which may contribute to the development of timely interventions, prevention strategies or treatment options. Therefore, in this study, we investigated the histopathologic changes in the placentas of pre-eclampsia patients.
Material and Methods: This study was conducted between May 01, 2023, and January 31, 2024, at tertiary hospital. A total of 30 pregnancies were included in the study, 15 with preeclampsia and 15 that were otherwise normal pregnancies. After delivery by cesarean section, the placentas of these patients were taken to the Department of Histology and Embryology examined histologically by staining with hematoxylin-eosin.
Results: Compared to the control group, the placentas of the pre-eclampsia patients showed a more degeneration of the villi, hemorrhage in the intervillous area, the presence of immune cells, vasodilation, and congestion. In addition, there were more fibrinoid accumulations and more syncytial knots in the placentas of the pre-eclampsia patients.
Conclusion: There were histologic differences between the placenta of pre-eclampsia patients and the control group. The studies that search the precursor markers leading to these histopathologic changes are necessary to improve our understanding of preeclampsia and to develop further strategies such as treatment options and prevention strategies.
Keywords: Preeclampsia, hematoxylin-eosin staining, histopathologic examination
Unraveling the Therapeutic Potential of Miracle Plant ‘Aftimoon’ in Disease Prevention and Treatment: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Khan Mohd. Maruf , Mishra Akanksha
Published: May 2024

Aftimoon (Cuscuta reflexa), a member of Convolvulaceae family is a miraculous parasitic plant with a rich history of utilization in traditional medicine. It has been extensively employed in the Unani treatments all over the world, particularly in the Indian subcontinent, to treat and prevent a variety of illness. Over the years, numerous research findings have documented its diverse therapeutic effects including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, hepatoprotective, and neuroprotective activities. It is utilized as a single medication (mufrad) in powder, mixture, and decoction form and as compound formulations (murakkab) to treat a variety of ailments, which includes hepatitis, palpitations, varicose veins, mental ailments such as epilepsy and depression as well as dermatological conditions such as vitiligo and pityriasis. A number of biologically active compounds with therapeutic potential have been recognized and isolated from this wonder plant which includes amarbelin, sterol glycosides, cuscutalin, bergenin, and others. The synergistic actions of its constituents contribute to its multifaceted healing properties. This review explores the therapeutic potential of Aftimoon, shedding light on its pharmacological properties, traditional uses, and emerging research. By synthesizing traditional knowledge with modern scientific insights, this review aims to illuminate the diversified healing properties of C.reflexa and inspire further research and foster its integration into mainstream healthcare practices.
Keywords: Aftimoon; Cuscuta reflexa; Therapeutic potential; Unani medicines
Herbs Used to Treat Depression: An Updated Review
Authors: Arora Mohit , Rani Ritu , Singh Ajeet Pal , Singh Amar Pal
Published: May 2024

Depression is a prevalent mental illness. In addition to being a substantial contribution to the overall global disease burden, depression is one of the main causes of disability worldwide. Complementary therapies are necessary because of the drawbacks of standard antidepressant therapy, including side effects, even though the former can help reduce depression symptoms and avoid relapse of the illness. Because they have fewer side effects and are less expensive than other therapies for depression, herbal medications have drawn a lot of interest recently. Compared to synthetic medications, herbal plants have fewer adverse effects and exhibit antidepressant properties. As such, they may be able to help people who are depressed. Because herbs have fewer adverse effects than conventional drugs, many people prefer them for symptom treatment. If traditional medications aren't working for you because of side effects, poor efficacy, or accessibility issues, using phytomedicine can be a good alternative. This review will concentrate on herbs that are used to cure depression.
Keywords: Herbal medicines, Depression, Herb, Treatment, St. John’s Wort
Hands-on climate engagement: principles for effective hands-on activities and demonstrations
Authors: Croak Angus , Walker Graham J.
Published: May 2024

Communicating climate change to foster engagement and action is a challenge for science communication requiring novel, creative and diverse methods. In this practice reflection, we explore the potential of climate change related hands-on activities and demonstrations. Following a rapidly implemented COVID-19 project creating climate activities and workshops in the Pacific, we reflect on the underlying qualities of such activities to generate principles to guide design and facilitation of hands-on climate engagement. Through a fusing of theory, literature and practice, five principles are generated: personal and collective relevance, balancing risks/impacts with solutions, deliberative discussion and collaborative/participatory critical thinking, intrinsic motivation and positive emotional engagement, and opportunities for agency and action — with inclusive approaches providing foundation. We then describe applying the principles to refine content and create new activities.
Estrategias de gestión para las asociaciones agropecuarias con enfoque en biocomercio
Authors: Peña Torres Parcival , Marlés Betancourt Claritza , Capera Camilo Esteban , Larte Daniel Alexander
Published: May 2024

Introducción: en esta investigación se analizan las estrategias del desarrollo para las asociaciones agropecuarias con enfoque en biocomercio del Caquetá. Metodología: La investigación es descriptiva con enfoque cuantitativo y de corte transversal mediante el estudio de la matriz de importancia y gobernabilidad aplicada a una muestra de ocho asociaciones productivas del sector agropecuario con enfoque en biocomercio en el departamento del Caquetá. Resultados: los resultados evidencian las alternativas estratégicas hacia las cuales se deben enfocar las acciones de las asociaciones agropecuarias, como la inclusión de mejoras en la administración y promoción de productos ecológicos, el desarrollo de una red nacional e internacional de comercialización y expansión de productos no maderables, la diversificación de productos amazónicos sostenibles y diferenciados, el mejoramiento de la calidad y eficiencia en el mercadeo, reducción de costos y adquisición de proveedores estratégicos.
Machine learning algorithm to predict allergy: first results of a nationwide Allergen Chip Challenge
Authors: G Martinroche , Guemari Amir , APOIL POL ANDRE , Annesi-Maesano Isabella , E Fromentin , Guilleminault Laurent , Caimmi Davide , C Klingebiel , Didier Alain , Demoly Pascal , Vitte Joana , GORET Julien
Published: May 2024

Background: Serum allergen-specific immunoglobulins E (IgE)
play a key role in allergy diagnosis along with clinical history and
physical examination. Nowadays, allergen multiplex assays allow complex
polyallergic cases to be solved as they assess up to 300
allergen-specific IgE. Recently, machine learning has emerged as a
trending tool in medicine. The aim was to build a nationwide,
open-access database to create an algorithm that could predict allergy
diagnosis, severity, category (airborne, food, venom) and culprit
allergens. Methods: A retrospective national database was
created by the French Society of Allergology in collaboration with
AllergoBioNet and the Health Data Hub. Collected data were de-identified
patient profiles with five demographic items, twenty clinical items and
sIgE results of one allergen multiplex assay. An international
crowdsourced machine learning competition was hosted by the Trustii.io
platform. Criteria for algorithm evaluation were the F-score (a measure
of a model’s accuracy on a dataset) and external validation on patient
profiles outside the database (80%-20%, respectively).
Results: Data were collected from 4271 patient files. Two
hundred and ninety-two data scientists competed with 3135 algorithms.
The best F-scores were comprised between 78% and 80%. Models
associated with the highest F-scores used gradient boosting classifiers
such as LightGBM, CatBoost, XGBoost adapted for tabular datasets with
categorical features. Conclusions: We report here the first
artificial intelligence models applied to allergen multiplex arrays
interpretation in a nationwide real-world database built to be open
access. With F-scores close to 80%, the French Allergen Chip Challenge
paves the way for a diagnostic prediction tool for practicing
allergists.
Combining Reinforcement Learning Algorithm and Genetic Algorithm to Solve the Traveling Salesman Problem
Authors: Ruan Yaqi , Cai Weihong , Wang Jiaying
Published: May 2024

With the growing recognition of the unique advantages of reinforcement
learning and genetic algorithms in addressing combinatorial optimization
problems, this study aims to integrate these two methods to collectively
tackle the classic combinatorial optimization challenge of the Traveling
Salesman Problem (TSP). The Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP) stands as a
quintessential combinatorial optimization challenge, tasked with
determining the shortest path among designated cities. This paper
introduces an innovative approach by amalgamating reinforcement
learning’s path selection prowess with genetic algorithms’ global search
strategy, aiming to uncover superior solutions in TSP. Specifically, the
experiment employs a dual Q-learning algorithm within reinforcement
learning to identify multiple optimal paths, serving as progenitors for
the genetic algorithm to further enhance performance. The paper
meticulously outlines the problem modeling process, elucidating TSP
instance definitions, descriptions, and precise objective function
definitions. Experimental findings underscore the substantial
enhancements achievable in TSP optimization through this comprehensive
approach, offering a fresh perspective and methodology for tackling
combinatorial optimization challenges.
Impact of Horizontal Model Resolution on Mixing and Dispersion in the Northeastern Gulf of Mexico
Authors: Ntaganou Nektaria , Chassignet Eric P. , Bozec Alexandra
Published: May 2024

In this paper, the importance of model horizontal resolution in
identifying the nature of mixing and dispersion is investigated by
comparing two data-assimilative, high-resolution simulations (4km and
1km), one of which is submesoscale-resolving. By employing both Eulerian
and Lagrangian metrics, upper-ocean differences between the mesoscale-
and submesoscale-resolving simulations are examined in the northeastern
Gulf of Mexico, a region of high mesoscale and submesoscale activity.
The nature of mixing in both simulations is identified by conducting
Lagrangian experiments to track the generation of Lagrangian Coherent
Structures (LCSs) and their associated transport barriers. Finite-time
Lyapunov exponents (FTLE) fields show higher separation rates of fluid
particles in the submesoscale-resolving case which indicate more
vigorous mixing, with differences being more pronounced in the shelf
regions (depths<=500m). The extent of the mixing homogeneity
is examined by using probability density functions (PDFs) with results
suggesting that mixing is heterogeneous in both simulations, but some
homogeneity is exhibited in the submesoscale-resolving case. The FTLE
fields also indicate that chaotic stirring dominates turbulent mixing in
both simulations regardless of the horizontal resolution. In the
submesoscale-resolving experiment, however, smaller scale LCSs emerge as
noise-like filaments that suggest a larger turbulent mixing component
than in the mesoscale-resolving experiment. The impact of resolution is
then explored by investigating the spread of oil particles at the
location of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
The K-profile Parameterization augmented by Deep Neural Networks (KPP_DNN) in the General Ocean Turbulence Model (GOTM)
Authors: Yuan Jianguo , Liang Jun-Hong , Chassignet Eric P. , Zavala-Romero Olmo Sebastian , Wan Xiaoliang , Cronin Meghan F.
Published: May 2024

This study utilizes Deep Neural Networks (DNN) to improve the K-Profile
Parameterization (KPP) for the vertical mixing effects in the ocean’s
surface boundary layer turbulence. The DNNs were trained using 11-year
turbulence-resolving solutions, obtained by running a large eddy
simulation model for Ocean Station Papa, to predict the turbulence
velocity scale coefficient and unresolved shear coefficient in the KPP.
The DNN-augmented KPP schemes (KPP_DNN) have been implemented in the
General Ocean Turbulence Model (GOTM). This implementation is stable for
long-term integration and as efficient as existing variants of KPP
schemes. Three different KPP_DNN schemes, varying in input and output
variables, have been developed and trained. The performance of models
using the KPP_DNN schemes is compared with that of those using popular
deterministic first-order and second-moment closure turbulent mixing
parameterizations. Solution comparisons show that the simulated mixed
layer is cooler and deeper, aligning closely with observations when wave
effects are included in parameterizations. In the KPP framework, changes
to the velocity scale of unresolved shear, which is used to calculate
mixed layer depth, have a larger impact on the simulated mixed layer
than do changes to the magnitude of diffusivity. In the KPP_DNN,
changes to unresolved shear depend on not only on wave forcing, but also
on the mixed layer depth and buoyancy forcing.
A radikális prostatectomia előtt alkalmazott neoadjuváns hormonkezelés hatékonysága szervre lokalizált magas rizikójú prosztatadaganatokban = Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Hormonal Treatment Before Radical Prostatectomy for High-Risk Clinically Localised Prostate Carcinomas
Authors: Berczi Csaba , Dócs János , Flaskó Tibor
Published: May 2024

Célkitűzés: A neoadjuváns hormonkezelés hatékonyságának vizsgálata a klinikailag szervre lokalizált magas rizikójú prosztatatumorok esetében végzett multimodális kezelés során intézetükben. Módszer: A tanulmányban az 1996.01.01 és 2019.01.01. között a klinikailag szervre lokalizált magas rizikójú prosztatadaganat miatt radikális prostatectomián átesett 394 beteg adatai kerültek feldolgozásra. Az 1. csoportba (n: 98) tartozó betegek a műtét előtt neoadjuváns hormonkezelést kaptak. A 2. csoportba sorolt betegek (n: 296) nem részesültek hormonkezelésben az operáció előtt. Az 1. csoportban az átlagos életkor 64,6 ± 6,1 év, míg az átlagos PSA-szint 32,9 ± 27,1 ng/ml. A 2. csoportban az átlagos életkor 63,8 ± 6,4 év, míg az átlagos PSA-szint 25,4 ± 19,6 ng/ml volt. Valamennyi esetben képalkotó vizsgálat történt, amely egyik esetben sem vetette fel lokálisan előrehaladott tumor gyanúját. Eredmények: A szövettani vizsgálat 1. csoportban, 36 esetben (36,9%), míg a 2. csoportban 154 alkalommal (52,0%) igazolt lokálisan előrehaladott (pT3) daganatot (p = 0,012). Marginpozitivitás az 1. csoportban, 18 esetben (18,3%), míg a 2. csoportban, 91 betegben (30,7%) fordult elő (p = 0,02). A medián 56 hónapos utánkövetés alatt az 1. csoportban biokémiai progressziót 19 (19,3%), lokális recidívát 3 (3,0%), míg távoli metasztázist 6 (6,1%) betegben diagnosztizáltak. A 2. csoportban biokémiai progresszió 41 (13,8%), lokális recidíva 8 (2,7%), míg távoli metasztázis 7 (2,3%) esetben fordult elő. Ezen vizsgált mutatókban a két csoport között nem volt szignifikáns eltérés. A tumorspecifikus mortalitás mindkét csoportban 3% volt (p = 0,991). Következtetések: Az eredmények alapján a magas rizikójú prosztatadaganatok esetében a neoadjuváns hormonkezelés szignifikánsan jobb lokális tumorkontrollt biztosított. A későbbi tumorprogresszió és tumorspecifikus túlélés szempontjából a neoadjuváns hormonkezelés nem nyújtott lényeges előnyt. A neoadjuváns hormonkezelést követően nem csökkent szignifikánsan az adjuváns és salvage kezelések száma sem.
Nagyméretű multiplex vese angiomyolipoma = Giant renal angiomyolipoma – Case report
Authors: Fábián Norbert , Szekeres Ibolya , Köves Béla , Tenke Péter
Published: May 2024

Bevezetés: Az angiomyolipoma (AML) a vesében kialakuló, benignus daganat, amely szövettanilag három komponensből épül fel: túlburjánzott atípusos erekből, simaizomból és érett zsírszövetből. Az AML aktív kezelést igényel, amennyiben a képalkotó vizsgálatok alapján fennáll a malignitás gyanúja, a vérzésveszély, illetve ha a beteg specifikus panaszokról számol be. Esetismertetés: Egy 47 éves nőbeteg, bal oldali hasi fájdalmak és 2011 óta ismert, háziorvosa által kontrollált bal oldali nagyméretű AML véleményezése miatt jelentkezett az urológiai szakrendelésünkön. A hasi CT-vizsgálat a bal vese multiplex AML-t írt le (legnagyobb átmérőjű AML 12 cm-es volt). Az érintett vesét megelőző artériás embolizációt követően távolítottuk el, a kórszövettani vizsgálat multifokális AML-t írt le a bal vesében, a tumor embolizációhoz asszociált elhalt területekkel. Következtetések: Napjainkban a klinikai képalkotó vizsgálatok dinamikus fejlődésének és egyre szélesebb körű alkalmazásának köszönhetően a vese nagyméretű AML igen ritka, viszont ezen betegeknél a nagyfokú vérzésveszély miatt a mihamarabbi, műtéti ellátás az egyetlen lehetséges alternatíva. Az eset bemutatását azért tartottuk fontosnak, mivel az extrém nagyméretű angiomyolipomák előfordulása ritka, viszont ruptura esetén akár a beteg életét veszélyeztető állapot jöhet létre, éppen ezért szeretnénk kiemelni az AML rendszeres, urológus által végzett kontrollvizsgálatának fontosságát.
Tracing the Evolution of Accounting History Research in the New Millennium: A Bibliometric Analysis of Publication Patterns in Specialist Journals
Authors: Rappazzo Nicola , Marisca Carmelo , Sargiacomo Massimo
Published: May 2024

This paper aims to expand the analysis of publishing patterns in specialized international accounting history journals, focusing on the period from 2000 to 2023. The objective is to shed light on how this field of accounting research has evolved throughout the new millennium, adopting a bibliometric approach. The study encompasses 1,044 documents. We examined metrics such as authorship distribution, geographical diversity, and thematic orientations, employing a methodology that quantitatively maps the intellectual landscape of accounting history for a comprehensive view. Our findings indicate widespread participation in the scientific debate, with contributions from around the globe and a growing trend in co-authored articles. Furthermore, our analysis identifies eight thematic clusters. In summary, this paper charts and systematizes these contributions, pinpointing key research areas and offering insights into the latest advancements and potential future directions in accounting history studies.
The Bayesian Approach to Audit Evidence: Quantifying Statistical Evidence Using the Bayes Factor
Authors: Derks Koen , de Swart Jacques , Wagenmakers Eric-Jan , Wetzels Ruud
Published: May 2024

Statistical methods play an important role in auditors’ analyses of their clients’ data. A key component of the statistical approach to auditing is assessing the strength of evidence for or against a hypothesis. We argue that the frequentist statistical methods often used by auditors cannot provide the statistical evidence that audit standards advocate. In this article, we discuss an alternative approach that can provide this evidence: Bayesian inference. First, we explore the philosophical differences between frequentist and Bayesian inference. Second, we discuss misconceptions in the interpretation of frequentist statistical evidence. Finally, we show (as an alternative to the frequentist p-value) how the Bayes factor allows the auditor to obtain and interpret statistical evidence in line with audit standards. Thus, we contribute to audit theory and practice by showing how Bayesian inference can quantify audit evidence.

Data Availability: The data supporting the findings in this article are available in the OSF repository at https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/WTN9G.1
CEO Overconfidence and Bonus Target Ratcheting
Authors: Kim Sunyoung , Park Jongwon
Published: May 2024

This study examines the performance target response to CEO overconfidence. Using unique hand-collected data on the annual bonus targets of Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 1500 firms, we find that boards ratchet targets more aggressively and apply greater ratcheting asymmetry for overconfident CEOs than for non-overconfident CEOs. These findings are robust to a battery of sensitivity tests. We also provide evidence that the increase in target ratcheting for overconfident CEOs is particularly more pronounced in firms with strong monitoring environments. Collectively, our findings suggest that boards actively consider CEOs’ overconfidence when setting performance targets, providing new insight into the importance of CEOs’ personal traits with respect to the incentive effects of performance target revisions.

JEL Classification: G34; J33; M52.
Semi-Transparent, Printable Organic Solar Cells for Energy-Generating Windows
Authors:   , Coles Brendan
Published: May 2024

This thesis investigates novel materials for electrodes in organic photovoltaics (OPVs), targeting the advancement of semi-transparent, scalable solar cells. The growing human population and accompanying urbanization increase the demand for clean energy while presenting challenges in solar technology implementation due to reduced roof space, which could potentially be overcome through the exploitation of window-space for solar technology. This research focuses on the potential of fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) as a costeffective, scalable alternative to indium-doped tin oxide (ITO) for bottom electrodes, and PEDOT:PSS as a solution-processed, semi-transparent alternative for top electrodes which can be produced in the lab-scale via spin-coating.Initial characterisation of the different substrates themselves identified significant variations in properties, notably those relating to their surfaces. Further assessments, comparing their performance in OPVs of both the inverted and conventional architectures, revealed a consistent negative correlation between substrate surface roughness and OPV performance. This decline could potentially arise from defects related to increased substrate roughness, leading to issues such as shunting. Enhanced performance was observed with increased window-layer thickness, suggesting a mitigation of roughness-related defects, more pronounced in conventional architecture devices through the inherently thicker layers used.The replacement of evaporated Ag with spin-coated PEDOT:PSS for the top electrode, however, resulted in a marked performance reduction. This decline is attributed to various factors including those relating to the processing conditions imposed on the underlying cell through the use of PEDOT:PSS, including moisture and air exposure during processing and an additional annealing step. Additionally, encapsulation incompatibilities with Sol-Proc devices led to further performance deterioration. In summary, this thesis explores the viability of various kinds of FTO as well asPEDOT:PSS as electrodes in OPVs, uncovering key factors influencing performance. The findings provide insights into how cheaper, more scalable materials may be incorporated into OPVs, contributing to the development of efficient, scalable semi-transparent solar cells.
Analysis of the Phenotypic Adaptability and Stability of Wheat Genotypes through the Biplot Approach
Authors: Verma Ajay , Tyagi B. S. , Singh Gyanendra
Published: May 2024

The present study was conducted during the cropping season during October to April in the year 2022–23. Highly significant effects of environments, genotypes×environments interactions and genotypes had been observed as per the AMMI analysis of twelve wheat genotypes evaluated under advanced varietal trials at eleven major locations and Environments effects had augmented about 49% of the total sum of squares. ASV measure had utilized the 51.7% of the interaction effects had pointed for DBW296, HI1654, PBW899 while MASV measure had exploited nearly 98% of total interaction effects had selected the DBW296, WH1311, UP3111 genotypes as Superiority index measure also the suitability of same genotypes. The simultaneous selection index based on yield and ASV had pointed towards the HI1653, HI1654, HD3369 and genotypes HI1653, DBW397, WH1311 were identified by ssi MASV and genotypes HI1654, HD3369, HI1653 genotypes settled by ssi WAASB measure. Non parametric Si1 had pointed for DBW296, HD3369, NIAW3170 and the values of Si2 and Si3 had pointed towards DBW296, WH1311, HD3369. Composite non parametric measures First measure NPi(1) had favoured the DBW296, HI1653, HD3369 while as per NPi(2) values the DBW296, NIAW3170, PBW899 would be suitable genotypes. Out of the five clusters in the biplot analysis the ASV & WAASB had clustered with NPi(1), Si2, Si3, Si4, Si5, Si6, Si7 non parametric measures as placed in the first quadrant.
Strategi Komunikasi Garda Pangan dalam Menarik Minat Masyarakat Menjadi Relawan Pangan
Authors: Yudistira Hilza , Cahyo Shah Adhi Pradana Bagus Cahyo Shah Adhi Pradana , Insan Romadhan Mohammad
Published: May 2024

Indonesia is ranked second in the world's food waste-producing countries. Garda Pangan is a pioneer NGO that raises the issue of food waste to the surface through volunteer movements. The development of communication technology is now making garda Pangan adapt in conveying information on their activities through Instagram. Through the diffusion of innovation how communicants can adopt new innovative ideas and how they make decisions about them. This makes many people interested in becoming mobilizers through volunteer activities. Based on the phenomenon, researchers are interested in knowing the Communication Strategy of the Food Guard in attracting people to become Food Volunteers. The research method uses a qualitative descriptive approach with observational data collection techniques and interviews. The results in this study show that the communication strategy carried out by the Garda Pangan by using content visualization in the form of images, designs, and videos and strengthened by captions to attract people's interest in becoming food volunteers is right on target.
Ragam Bahasa Lelang Ikan Cupang di Komunitas Facebook
Authors: Apririyanto Anwar Rizky , Nurhaliza Wa Ode Sitti
Published: May 2024

Ikan cupang menjadi salah satu hobi yang ditekuni orang, bahkan selama pandemi COVID-19 peminat ikan dengan nama Latin Betta sp  terus meningkat dan menjadi primadona. Para penggemar ikan cupang ini kemudian membuat suatu perkumpulan atau komunitas berdasarkan persamaan kesukaan atau hobi. Salah satu Group Facebook penggemar ikan cupang, yakni Komunitas Lelang Cupang Indonesia (KLCI). Penulis mengamati salah satu bentuk norma dan identitas penggemar ikan cupang, yakni adanya bahasa atau istilah tertentu yang dipahami dan dimaknai sama oleh semua anggota KLCI dalam proses lelang di  KLCI. Etnografi virtual dilakukan untuk mengidentifikasikan pola perilaku, pola kehidupan dan hubungan sosial dalam kehidupan virtual di media sosial atau dunia maya. Untuk menganalisa data yang diperoleh, peneliti akan menggunakan teknik yang dapat membantu menganalisis etnografi virtual yaitu Teknik Analisis Media Siber (AMS). Pada proses lelang yang terjadi, menggunakan ragam bahasa serapan. Kata serapan yang digunakan merupakan jenis adopsi, dimana penyerapan dari bahasa asing ke bahasa Indonesia tanpa mengubah pelafalan, ejaan maupun tulisan. Selain itu terdapat juga kata dalam bahasa inggris yang digunakan pada group KLCI, penggunaan bahasa asing pada group KLCI karena masuknya pengaruh bahasa Inggris dalam kehidupan mereka, hal ini disebut code mixing. Para anggota group KLCI juga menggunakan kata akronim. Untuk bahasa formal pada group KLCI digunakan pada aturan grup dari admin. Hasil yang ditemukan pada komunikasi virtual komunitas KLCI terjadi pada ruang publik, sehingga semua anggota bisa melihat pesan yang dikirim oleh anggota lainnya yang berupa teks, simbol, gambar maupun video yang digunakan pada interaksi antar anggota komunitas KLCI di ruang virtual. Hal tersebut juga terbentuk dari analisis media siber yang diterapkan seperti ruang media, dokumen media, objek media, dan pengalaman.
Framing Pemberitaan Calon Presiden pada Media Online CNNIndonesia.com dan Kompas.com
Authors: Wardani Ayu , Suprayitno Dede , Nadya Wahyuningratna Ratu
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menampilkan dimensi-dimensi perbedaan dalam pemberitaan Anies Baswedan selaku calon presiden pada dua media online yang ada di Indonesia, yakni CNNIndonesia.com dan Kompas.com dalam rentang periode 30 April-6 Mei 2023. Dengan menggunakan analisis framing Robert N. Entman, maka hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa CNNIndonesia.com membingkai pemberitaan Anies Baswedan sebagai calon presiden yang tidak diinginkan berdasarkan survei-survei politik yang dilakukan di Indonesia. Sebaliknya, CNNIndonesia.com cenderung membingkai aspek-aspek positif terkait lawan politik Anies Baswedan, Ganjar Pranowo, dalam pemberitaan mengenai Anies Baswedan. Sementara itu Kompas.com membingkai Anies Baswedan sebagai calon presiden yang diinginkan masyarakat, terutama komunitas buruh. Sementara itu dalam Kompas.com, Ganjar Pranowo kurang mendapat dukungan dari komunitas buruh. CNNIndonesia.com juga membingkai berita proses seleksi calon wakil presiden Anies Baswedan dengan berhati-hati, tanpa secara eksplisit menyebutkan nama-nama calon wakil presiden, tidak seperti Kompas.com yang secara eksplisit menyebutkan nama-nama calon wakil presiden Anies Baswedan.
Analisis Program Tayangan TVRI dan RRI Sumut Menjelang Pilpres dan Pileg 2024
Authors: Patralihan Hotmatua , Zein Silvia Anggraini , Zahara Cantika , Ahmad Fitri Nur , Anasya Anasya , Fauziah Ade Anggelina
Published: May 2024

This research discusses the analysis of North Sumatra TVRI and RRI broadcast programs ahead of the 2024 presidential and legislative elections. The elections will be held on February 14 2024. The event will be held to elect the President, Vice President, members of the DPR, Provincial DPRD, Regency/City DPRD, members DPD, as well as regional head elections (Governor, Regent, Mayor). The research method used is a qualitative method using desk study and field study techniques, that is, research using the method of collecting data from information as well as carrying out analysis and re-examining secondary data. The results of research by TVRI and RRI have created many programs ahead of the 2024 elections, both at the central and regional levels. Presenting news with the theme "People's Choice" which provides information to the Indonesian people regarding election preparations. The target of this program is to provide information and educate the public about elections so that people can use their voting rights as well as possible. With efforts to provide education to the public so that the 2024 election will be a good election.
Analisis Asumsi Hubungan Mengalami Kemajuan dalam Pola Komunikasi Keluarga pada Drama Korea The Good Bad Mother 2023
Authors: Anggoro Melinda , Claudya Samantha , Hardiyarso Stevanus
Published: May 2024

Drama is a form of social reality and elevates the reality of society. The drama tells about the family. The family is the first place for children to communicate. Parents play an important role in educating and determining the child's future. In family communication, children get different communication patterns, namely: authoritarian, democratic, and permissive. This phenomenon is found in the Korean drama The Good Bad Mother 2023. The drama is a family drama that tells the story of a mother educating her son hard to succeed in becoming a prosecutor. The child succeeds in becoming a prosecutor and has an accident that paralyzes his entire body and only remembers at the age of seven. Their relationship restarts from non-intimate to intimate. This research is a qualitative research with content analysis method. Data collection techniques with observation and documentation of episodes three and four. The findings in this study show that Young Soon uses authoritarian communication patterns in episode three and their relationship progresses from intimate to intimate.
Growing Employment And Managers In Australian Health Services: 2006-2021
Authors: Martins Jo M , Isouard Godfrey
Published: May 2024

Introduction: This research is a continuation of the authors past contributions on this important subject, that has included the first comprehensive analysis of the composition and characteristics of health service managers in Australia, in terms of their service, qualifications and other important attributes.
Objectives: This article contains an analysis of the number and characteristics of health service managers in relation to health services provided in Australia in 2006 compared with that of 2021.
Design: Design of the analyses follows specifications set by the authors for tabulations prepared by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) from the censuses of population conducted by ABS in 2006 and 2021. The analysis of health service managers in terms of growth in numbers and change in their characteristics will be reviewed.
Findings: A substantial increase was found in the number of health service managers in relation to the population and people employed. Also, there have been considerable changes in the characteristics and qualifications of health service managers during the 15-year period. The study also reported on the nature of the changes in hospitals and medical and other health services, and the surge in the number of managers in medical and other services, that in 2021 outnumbered those in hospitals.
Implications: The findings are relevant to policy development aimed at improving the health status of the population. There were implications as well to the planning of health services, training of their labour force and related educational resources. An agenda is also put forward for additional research in view of its findings.
Clustering of scientific publications on marine autonomous surface navigation to identify clusters of keywords
Authors: Sedova Nelly Alekseevna , Levchenko Natalya Georgievna , Sedov Viktor Aleksandrovich
Published: May 2024

An approach to structuring scientific publications is proposed using the example of scientific works on marine autonomous surface navigation, which allows for data mining with clustering and visualization of the main keywords and phrases related to the designated topic. The resource of the Russian scientific electronic library was used as a source for obtaining data eLIBRARY.RU. Information has been collected on 534 relevant scientific publications for the period from 2013 to the beginning of 2024, containing the title of the work, the year of publication, the list of authors and their affiliation, keywords and phrases, etc. A database for intellectual analysis has been formed, containing 1304 keywords or phrases indicated by the authors of scientific publications related to the selected topic. Data mining was performed using an open source software package for visualization and analysis of related data Gephi. The processing results are presented in the form of undirected graphs. The undirected graphs obtained are presented, and the characteristics of certain graphs for various kernel parameters are indicated. Clusters of keywords or phrases and connections between them have been identified, demonstrating current trends in the development of the chosen scientific field. With the advent of new scientific publications on marine autonomous surface navigation, the graphs will change, fixing new connections between the authors of scientific publications, key words and phrases. Such an approach to data processing may be useful for students, graduate students and researchers to identify a pool of keywords and phrases that need to be paid attention to when studying this topic.
Approximation of experimental coefficients of hydrodynamic forces of the wing hydrodynamic armature
Authors: Sichkarev Viktor Ivanovich , Titov Sergey Vladilenovich , Konovalov Valery Vladimirovich , Kuznetsov Boris Zosimovich , Rozov Il'ya Vladimirovich , Rybnikov Dmitriy Yur'evich , Hohryakov Andrey Nikolaevich
Published: May 2024

The article considers a full-scale comparative experiment conducted in 2020 in the water area of the Novosibirsk reservoir on the simultaneous drift of six marine life rafts with a capacity of 6 people each. Each raft was equipped with one of the developed hydrodynamic anchors (HDA); one raft had a standard parachute floating anchor; one raft had no means of preventing drift. The wing hydrodynamic armature showed good results in reducing the drift velocity. To develop design methods of this kind, hydrodynamic forces were determined in the direct experimental basin of the Siberian State University of Water Transport (SSUWT) by towing with different speeds and angles of attack. According to the tests conducted in the direct experimental pool of the police Department, HDA the coefficients of hydrodynamic forces were obtained. It is noted that the HDA is made in full size, which does not require recalculation according to similarity criteria; the values of the coefficients show an unstable dependence on the towing speed, which is explained by the influence of errors of the experimental method and required averaging of the results. To substantiate the possibility of using the averaging method, the results of numerical modeling of the work of HDA carried out in the Ansys Fluent program are used, which revealed a very weak dependence of the coefficients on the flow rate. On this basis, a decision was made on the possibility of averaging coefficients related to flow velocities v ≥ 0.2 m/s, at which the spread of coefficient values is relatively small. The averaged values of the coefficients obtained in the physical experiment are approximated in their ranges of angles of attack by quadratic polynomials to smooth out the results and facilitate their use in mathematical models of the device operation.
Estimation of diesel fuel equipment sequential injections instability
Authors: Gorelik Gennady Bencianovich , Sobolenko Anatoly Nikolaevich , Pastukhov Sergey Vital'evich
Published: May 2024

The issues of uneven cyclic feed in sequential injections by diesel fuel equipment are considered, which is directly related to solving the problem of ensuring the quality of operation of engines of various types and purposes when operating at low loads and rotational speeds. The special importance of solving these problems from the standpoint of ensuring fuel efficiency, environmental pollution, solving issues of engine reliability and improving their operational properties was noted. The features of the formation of residual fuel pressure in the high-pressure pipeline are revealed. The periodic fluctuations of the cyclic feed and injection parameters from cycle to cycle are estimated. A study of possible options for the operation of fuel equipment in low fuel supply modes has been carried out. Based on the analysis, a criterion for evaluating the instability of successive injection cycles for diesel fuel equipment during its operation in various modes has been introduced. By studying numerical examples, the conditions of unstable fuel supply processes in successive injections of various characteristic modes are determined. The criterion determines the quality of the fuel equipment of marine diesel engines and diesel generators in terms of ensuring a minimum stable idle speed and the possibility of ensuring stable reduced fuel supplies. The variability of fuel supply processes in sequential feeds is the cause of increased exchange processes of electric power flow during parallel operation of diesel alternators and reduces the performance characteristics of diesels for various purposes when operating in partial modes. In the process of carrying out development work, scientific research and during the refinement of diesels, the instability criterion allows us to assess the quality of the fuel equipment precisely in partial modes. This is of particular importance for diesel engines of fishing vessels operating for a long time at shared loading modes and low idle speeds, as well as for engines of the tugboat fleet and auxiliary diesel generator sets of all types of facilities used.
El chabolismo madrileño bajo el franquismo: urbanismo y control social desde 1939 hasta el Plan de Absorción del Chabolismo de 1961
Authors: López Díaz Jesús , Martínez Aranda María Adoración
Published: May 2024

Con este artículo, tomando el caso de la ciudad de Madrid durante la dictadura franquista, queremos contribuir a la discusión en torno a las concepciones teóricas sobre urbanismo de zonas denominadas suburbiales y cómo se articulan con la planificación de políticas urbanas y de control social, sobre dichos espacios. A través de la revisión historiográfica y un trabajo de consulta en diferentes archivos, queremos mostrar cómo en la conceptualización, legislación y gestión en torno al “problema de la vivienda” de la capital española, la dictadura franquista acompañó políticas para el control espacial y social de la población de sus suburbios.
Light spectrum affects growth, metabolite profile, and resistance against fungal phytopathogens of Solanum lycopersicum L. seedlings
Authors: Tymoszuk Alicja , Kulus Dariusz , Kowalska Jolanta , Kulpińska Alicja , Pańka Dariusz , Jeske Małgorzata , Antkowiak Małgorzata
Published: May 2024

Tomato is a widely cultivated and economically important crop worldwide. This study aimed to test the effect of light spectra used in indoor cultivation on the growth, biochemical profile, and resistance of Solanum lycopersicum ‘Bawole Serce’ seedlings against Alternaria alternata, Alternaria solani and Botrytis cinerea. During the phase of first leaf emergence, the seedlings were transferred to a semi-sterile growth room with a controlled environment (20°C, 18-h photoperiod, 50 μmol · m−2 · s−1 PPFD, 65% RH) for a 3-week cultivation period. Five light treatments differing in red/blue (R/B) light ratio were tested: I (LED tube; R/B 5.55), II (fluorescent tube; R/B 0.72), III (fluorescent tube; R/B 1.19), IV (LED panel; R/B 0.51), V (LED panel; R/B 0.20). The best parameters in terms of shoot length, shoot fresh and dry weights, and number of leaves were obtained in treatment I, in contrast to IV and V. Plants from treatments IV and V had the smallest leaf area, perimeter, vertical length, and horizontal width. As for the root system, the highest fresh weight, area, length of the longest root, total length, and the number of root tips and forks were found in treatments I and II. The least developed root systems were observed in IV and V. The greatest chlorophyll, carotenoids and anthocyanins accumulation was enhanced by treatment II. Treatments I−III stimulated the biosynthesis of phenolic compounds. The highest superoxide dismutase activity was detected in plants from treatments I and II. As for A. alternata and A. solani, the level of disease symptoms was significantly higher for treatments IV and V than for I-III. The highest/lowest level of B. cinerea infection was found in treatments II/I, respectively. The least susceptible to infection by all tested pathogens were leaves from treatment I. Light spectrum composition is of practical importance for tomato seedling production.
Achieving temperature stability for storage of biological samples in an autodefrost freezer
Authors: Shults Jennifer J. , Bristol David R. , Orenbuch Evelyn L.
Published: May 2024

OBJECTIVE

To assess the temperature stability of an autodefrost freezer commonly used in veterinary practices, whether the use of a Styrofoam cooler within the freezer provides temperature stability, and the ease of use of a remote monitoring system for the notification of temperature elevations.

ANIMALS

None.

METHODS

Temperature in the freezer and 2 Styrofoam coolers were assessed with remote monitoring thermometers every 15 minutes. Temperature values were monitored from October 11 to December 18, 2023 (for a 68-day period). Data analysis focused on temperatures for the freezer exceeding 0 °C and the elevations in temperatures within the coolers relative to the freezer.

RESULTS

The freezer had an increase in temperature approximately every 16 hours. Over 68 days, the freezer had a temperature greater than 0 °C 27 times, representing 26 separate elevations. The Styrofoam coolers within the freezer never registered a temperature higher than −5 °C. Elevations in temperature within the freezer were larger in magnitude than temperature elevations within the coolers, which showed smaller-magnitude changes in temperature.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

The temperature stability provided by the Styrofoam cooler would avoid potential freeze-thaw cycles of any stored biological samples. Additionally, the remote temperature monitoring system is easy to install and monitor, providing peace of mind to practice management.