bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
REMOVAL OF VETERINARY ANTIBIOTICS BY USING LAYERED DOUBLE HYDROXIDE PHOTOCATALYSTS: EFFECTS OF REACTION PARAMETERS AND KINETIC MODELLING
Authors: Baraç Merve , Palas Burcu , Ersöz Gülin
Published: September 2024

The photocatalytic performances of Ni-Fe-LDH, Co-Fe-LDH, and Cu-Fe-LDH, (LDH: Layered Double Hydroxide) were investigated for the removal of oxytetracycline hydrochloride (OTC-HCl) from water. Layered double hydroxide materials were synthesized by using the co-precipitation method. The photocatalysts were characterized by SEM, XRD, XPS, and BET surface area analyses. The highest pharmaceutical removal efficiency was obtained by using Ni-Fe-LDH photocatalyst. Box-Behnken design was used to examine the influences of reaction parameters on OTC-HCl removal and to determine the optimal reaction conditions. In the parametric study, the interactive influences of photocatalyst loading, solution pH, and the initial oxidant concentration on oxytetracycline hydrochloride removal were investigated. Under visible light irradiation, the optimal conditions were determined to be 1.5 g/L catalyst loading, pH 5, and 1.48 mM H2O2 concentration by using Ni-Fe-LDH photocatalyst. OTC-HCl degradation was calculated as 67.1% under the optimal conditions. Hydroxyl radical was determined to be the main effective reactive. Phytotoxicity tests were performed using Lepidium sativum seeds. Veterinary antibiotic degradation fit to first order reaction. The Arrhenius constant and activation energy were evaluated as 2.6 min-1 and 14.21 kJ/mol, respectively.
ÜÇ İPLİK ÖRME KUMAŞLARDA FİZİKSEL ÖZELLİKLER VE PATLAMA MUKAVEMETİ ÜZERİNE FARKLI ASTAR İPLİĞİ ORANLARININ ETKİLERİNİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Uyanık Seval , Ovalı Sabih
Published: September 2024

Üç iplik örme kumaş, tek plakalı yuvarlak örme makinelerinde atlama, askı ve ilmek elemanlarının birlikte kullanılmasıyla elde edilen örgü çeşididir. İplik besleme miktarı kasnak derecelerin değiştirilmesiyle ayarlanabilmekte olup üç iplik kumaşta zemin, bağlantı ve astar olarak üç farklı besleme oranları ile çalışan iplikler kullanıldığı için üç besleme bandı ve kasnağı gereklidir. Bu çalışma ile üç iplik yuvarlak örme kumaşlarda zemin ve bağlantı ipliklerinin beslemesi sabit tutulup astar iplik besleme kasnak dereceleri değiştirilmiş ve böylece kumaşta meydana gelen astar iplik oranı değişimlerinin kumaş fiziksel özellikleri ile patlama mukavemeti üzerine etkilerinin ortaya koyulması amaçlanmıştır. Zemin iplik beslemesi sabit iken astar iplik oranındaki değişimlerden kumaş sıklığının etkilenmediği, ancak astar iplik oranı arttıkça kumaş gramaj ve kalınlık değerlerinde paralel düşük oranlarda artış olduğu, diğer yandan patlama mukavemetinde ise astar iplik sıklığının azalmasına bağlı olarak önemsiz oranlarda düşme meydana geldiği tespit edilmiştir.
6 ŞUBAT 2023 DEPREMLERİ İÇİN KIRSALDAKİ YIĞMA YAPILARIN PERFORMANSLARI ÜZERİNE BİR SAHA ARAŞTIRMASI: NURDAĞI/GAZİANTEP ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: Yetkın Musa
Published: September 2024

6 Şubat 2023 tarihinde Türkiye’nin güneydoğusunda iki yıkıcı deprem meydana gelmiştir. Mw=7.7 ve Mw=7.6 büyüklüğündeki bu iki depremin merkez üssü sırasıyla Kahramanmaraş’ın Pazarcık ve Elbistan ilçeleridir. Bu depremlerde çok sayıda kişi hayatını kaybetmiş ve birçok yapı yıkılmış/ağır hasar görmüştür. Bu yıkıcı depremlerden en fazla etkilenen yerleşim yerlerinden birisi de Gaziantep ilinin Nurdağı ilçesi olmuştur. Bu makale çalışması, 6 Şubat 2023 depremleri sonrası Nurdağı ilçesinde kırsalda inşa edilen yığma yapıların performanslarını belirlemeye yönelik yapılan bir saha araştırmasını ve elde edilen bulguların değerlendirilerek birtakım çözüm önerileri geliştirilmesi konularını kapsamaktadır. Bu çalışmada, öncelikle Nurdağı ilçesinin yer aldığı bölgenin depremselliği ve 6 Şubat 2023 depremlerinin karakteristik özelliklerinden bahsedilmiştir. Daha sonra Nurdağı ilçesi için yapılan saha araştırmasında gözlenen yığma yapı hasarları sunulmuş ve bu hasar tipleri için değerlendirmeler yapılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonunda ise hasarlı yapılar ve yeni inşa edilecek yığma yapılar için birtakım çözüm önerileri sunulmuştur.
COMPUTER-AIDED DETECTION OF BRAIN TUMORS USING IMAGE PROCESSING TECHNIQUES
Authors: Güven Hilal , Saygılı Ahmet
Published: September 2024

Brain tumors are masses formed by the uncontrolled proliferation of cells in the brain. Brain tumors can be malignant or benign and can be fatal if not accurately identified at an early stage. Computer vision processing is used for early diagnosis, monitoring treatment response, and tumor classification. This study aims to detect brain tumors, a significant disease of our time, using image processing techniques. Preprocessing and data augmentation techniques were applied to a dataset of 253 images. Initially, CNNs were used for tumor detection, but transfer learning was employed for better results. Pre-trained VGG-16, DenseNet-121, ResNet-50, and MobileNet_V2 architectures were used. The model, adapted with transfer learning, achieved better performance with less data by adding a customized output layer for brain tumor detection. Experiments showed the best results with VGG-16, achieving 84.61% accuracy before data augmentation and 92.31% after augmentation. Compared to other studies, the post-augmentation accuracy rate was observed to be better than many others. The study also compares results from other deep learning architectures. Summarizing the current technological advancements in various tumor categories may help researchers understand future trends.
MOTION CAPTURE TEKNOLOJİLERİ ÜZERİNE BİBLİYOMETRİK BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: Dinvar Pekşen Gülseren , Barman Tolga
Published: September 2024

İnsan ve obje hareketlerinin gerçekçi bir şekilde kamera ve sensörler yardımıyla 3D hareket verilerine dönüştürülmesini sağlayan sisteme “motion capture” teknolojisi denilmektedir. Bu teknoloji askeri alandan tıbba, sinema ve dijital oyun gibi eğlence endüstrilerine kadar çok geniş bir alanda kullanılmaktadır. Bu çalışma, 2014-2024 yılları arasında Scopus veri tabanından elde edilen motion capture teknolojisini konu alan çalışmaların bibliyometrik ve betimsel analizini ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu kapsamda Scopus’ ta 10 yıllık araştırma aralığında konu başlığı olarak “motion capture” teknolojisini araştıran 1938 makaleye ulaşılmıştır.1938 makalenin bibliyometrik verileri analiz edilmiş ve tablolar aracığıyla görselleştirilmiştir. Bulgulara göre; motion capture üzerine yazılan 1938 çalışmanın 90 farklı ülkenin araştırmacıları tarafından üretildiği saptanmıştır. Bu araştırmada sinema, reklam ve dijital oyun endüstrisi gibi eğlence sektörü tarafından kullanıldığı varsayılan motion capture teknolojisinin literatürdeki yaygın çalışma alanlarının çok daha geniş bir alana yayıldığı gözlemlenmiştir. Araştırma bulgularına göre;1938 makalenin %27,6 gibi büyük bir oranı bilgisayar bilimleri, %23,1 mühendislik, % 8,3 tıp, %6,9 fen bilimleri, %4,5 oranında sosyal, sanat ve beşerî bilimler alanların da üretildiği tespit edilmiştir. Çalışma bulguları göstermektedir ki; motion capture teknolojileri yakın gelecekte gündelik hayatın hemen her alanında, insan hayatına adapte bir araç olacaktır. Bilimsel çalışmalar da bu doğrultuda gelişim göstermelidir.
Do Muslim Investors Consider Sharia literacy in Their Behavior When Trading Stocks? Experiences of Indonesian Stock Investors
Authors: Haris Helmi
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study is to explain how the economic behavior of the Indonesian Muslim community in stock transactions influenced by their understanding of sharia. This research uses the Theory of Planned Behavior with exogenous variables being attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavior control as predictors of intention as the endogenous variable. The ethical domain in this study is indicated by the presence of sharia literacy as a consideration in economic behavior. This research uses a quantitative approach with primary data obtained by distributing questionnaires to respondents who are sharia stock investors in Indonesia. The number of valid questionnaires amounted to 499. The data were processed using Partial Least Squares (PLS) with SmartPLS software. The results of this study show that each of the variables of attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavior control has a significant positive effect on the intention to invest in sharia stocks. Sharia literacy is proven to moderate the influence of attitude on behavioral intention, but this does not occur in the variables of subjective norm and perceived behavior control.
ВПЛИВ ПОЛІСУЛЬФОНАМІДНОГО ВОЛОКНА ТАНЛОН НА ПОКАЗНИК ЗНОСОСТІЙКОСТІ ПОЛІТЕТРАФТОРЕТИЛЕНУ
Authors: Kalinichenko Serhii Volodymyrovych , Tomina Anna – Mariia Vadimivna , Burya Olexandr Ivanovich , Nachovnyi Illia Ivanovich
Published: September 2024

Політетрафторетилен є одним із перспективних полімерів триботехнічного призначення завдяки низькому коефіцієнту тертя, широкому інтервалу температур експлуатації (від 73 до 523 K), хімічної інертності та здатності до стабільної роботи в умовах відсутності мастил. Проте його використання у важнонавантажених трибологічних з’єднаннях стримують низькі показники зносостійкості та плинності. Використання волокон дозволяє вирішити дану проблему. У статті розглянуто вплив полісульфонамідного волокна марки Танлон Т700 на показник зносостійкості політетрафторетилену в умовах тертя без змащення при зворотно-поступальному русі. Встановлено, що введення наповнювача призводить до інтенсивного зменшення зношування вихідного полімеру (в 486-1215 разів), сягає мінімуму при вмісті волокна 15 мас.%. Такі результати обумовлені тим, що у процесі тертя розроблених полімерних композиційних матеріалів на контртілі утворюється плівка переносу: продукти зношування закріплюються в мікронерівностях контртіла, внаслідок чого знижують його шорсткість. Щодо коефіцієнту тертя, то виявлено, що введення полісульфонамідного волокна зменшує даний показник на 15 %, сягаючи мінімальних значень при вмісті наповнювача 5-15 мас.%. Подальше збільшення волокна (до 35 мас.%) призводить до різкого зростання коефіцієнту тертя, що обумовлено високими фрикційними характеристиками наповнювача. Визначено, що ефективний вміст наповнювача в полімерній матриці складає 15 мас.%. З огляду на вищезазначене, даний композит був рекомендований для виготовлення підшипників ковзання вузлів тертя в якості покриття роликів рольгангу лінії екструзії алюмінієвого профілю.
Investigation of Possible Protective Effects of Resveratrol on Oxidative Stress and Ferroptosis in PFOA Exposure in HepG-2 Cells
Authors: Oral Didem , Hacıoğlu Ceyhan
Published: September 2024

Objective: Exposure to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is linked to adverse health effects, including cancer and hepatic diseases. PFOA induces reactive oxygen species generation in human hepatic cells, causing oxidative stress and cell death. Resveratrol (RSV) has garnered attention for its protective effects against xenobiotic-induced damage, yet its impact on PFOA-induced oxidative stress and ferroptosis in the liver remains understudied. This study investigates RSV's protective mechanisms against oxidative stress and ferroptosis in HepG2 cells exposed to PFOA.
Method: HepG2 cells were cultured in DMEM with 10% FBS and 1% penicillin/streptomycin in a 5% CO2 incubator at 37°C. PFOA was added to the cells at concentrations ranging from 0 to 450 µM and incubated at 37°C for 24 hours. The IC50 was determined to be 457 μM. To examine RSV's protective effects, cells were treated with 60 μM RSV. Following treatment with PFOA, RSV, and the combination of PFOA+RSV, cell lysates were prepared for analysis. Oxidative stress and ferroptosis parameters were measured spectrophotometrically using ELISA.
Results: In the PFOA+RSV group, antioxidant capacity increased, and ferroptosis was suppressed compared to the control. Conversely, the PFOA group showed decreased antioxidant capacity, increased oxidant capacity, and induced ferroptosis compared to the control and RSV-treated groups.
Conclusion: PFOA exposure heightens oxidative stress and ferroptosis, whereas RSV treatment significantly reduces hepatic oxidative stress and protects against ferroptosis during PFOA exposure.
Decoding Tiktok E-Wom: Unraveling Its Impact On Consumer Purchase Intentions For Saff & Co Products
Authors: Damayanti Lusiana Zulfa Amelia , Indrawati Indrawati
Published: September 2024

This study examines how eWOM on TikTok affects consumer purchase intentions for Saff & Co products. This study examines various eWOM factors using the information adoption model (IAM) as a framework. The study used a quantitative approach with 275 Indonesian TikTok users interested in Saff & Co; the study found that respondents rated the eWOM variables positively. Specifically, Information Quality, Information Quantity, Information Credibility, and Information Adoption significantly influence purchase intentions. The insights provide a foundation for Saff & Co. and the perfumery industry, ensuring that marketing strategies are aligned with consumer preferences and improving overall satisfaction.
Ukraińcy na mapie kulturowej Łodzi w okresie międzywojennym (1920–1939)
Authors: Kravchenko Svitlana
Published: September 2024

Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie najciekawszych postaci ukraińskich artystów i działaczy kulturalnych, którzy w okresie międzywojennym zamieszkiwali w Łodzi i swoją twórczością wpisali się na karty historii kultury polskiej. Ten aspekt życia kulturalnego Łodzi okresu międzywojennego nie był opisany. Do badania problemu wykorzystano następujące metody naukowe: opisowa, indukcyjna, historyczna, analiza prasy, badanie dokumentów, analiza i krytyka piśmiennictwa. W artykule ukazane zostały czynniki historyczne, które spowodowały pojawienie się licznej grupy narodowości ukraińskiej wśród mieszkańców miasta. Opisana została droga życiowa najbardziej znanego w Polsce ukraińskiego malarza Zenobiusza Poduszki. Przeanalizowano jego dorobek artystyczny i udział w życiu artystycznym Łodzi. Wskazano na specyfikę i aktywność twórczego stylu utalentowanego pejzażysty, jego powiązanie z licznymi grupami i jednostkami polskich malarzy w XX w. Przedstawiono także innych ukraińskich działaczy kulturalnych – artystów teatralnych, nauczycieli. Większość z nich to emigranci polityczni, którzy brali udział w walkach o niepodległość Ukrainy i z powodów politycznych musieli uciekać z ojczyzny, by ocalić życie przez represjami bolszewickimi. Ukazana została również twórczość znanego ukraińskiego artysty i muzykologa Myrosława Antonowycza, który w pewnym okresie swojego życia w latach 1930–1940 występował w teatrze opery w Łodzi, wykonywał arie w operach światowych mistrzów – G. Verdi, G. Donicetti, R. Wagnera i in.
Problematyka wartości w wybranych lirykach Jacka Bierezina
Authors: Urbańska Monika
Published: September 2024

W obszarze moich badań znalazła się problematyka wartości w lirykach Jacka Bierezina (1947–1993), poety i opozycjonisty urodzonego w Łodzi i z tym miastem związanego przez większość życia. Zajmują mnie jej związki z estetyką pokolenia ’68 oraz autorytetami autora, w przypadku poezji Bierezina możemy mówić bowiem o biografii jako literackim tworzywie.
Temat ten badam, posługując się fenomenologią i aksjologią. Uważam, że wartości konstytuują się najmocniej i wyłaniają w sytuacjach granicznych, są pochodną wolności i wyboru, zatem za Józefem Tischnerem badam je jako fenomen graniczny. Powiązane są z fenomenami miejsca i czasu, osadzone w dziejowości, co pokazuje filozofia spotkania i dialogu Tischnera, z którego dorobku korzystam. Poruszam się w filozofii dramatu oraz dwóch przestrzeniach: Ja aksjologicznego oraz Innego. Z filozofii spotkania wynika również komunikacyjna funkcja Innego. W poezji Bierezina ujawnia się ona w sprzeciwie wobec milczącej zgody na zło. Z zagadnieniem wartości łączy się problem aksjologii, wręcz programowo wyeksponowany w lirykach łódzkiego poety, deklarującego się jako uczeń Zbigniewa Herberta. Sumienie, wierność, piękno i smak to słowa-klucze poety-maksymalisty, który wybrał, za autorem Pana Cogito, jedną z najtrudniejszych dróg.
Creating Opportunities for Education
Authors: CLARISSA
Published: September 2024

The Child Labour: Action-Research-Innovation in South and South-Eastern Asia (CLARISSA) programme uses Action Research (AR) to understand the dynamics which drive the worst forms of child labour (WFCL), and to generate participatory innovations which help to shift these underlying dynamics and mitigate their worst effects. Through 13 Action Research Groups (ARGs) in Bangladesh and 12 groups in Nepal, the programme is generating a rich understanding – particularly through children’s lived experiences – of the complex underlying drivers of harmful work and working children and their employers are themselves defining, piloting and evaluating their own innovative actions that aim to increase children’s options to avoid WFCL. This group worked on the theme 'Creating opportunities for education'.
Carta a várias mãos para uma educação antirracista: a você, colega de universidade
Authors: Da Silva Karin Juliana Daffinyn , Coelho Camila Trindade , Heidemann Ivonete Teresinha Schulter Buss
Published: September 2024

Esta carta apresenta reflexões sobre educação antirracista no ensino superior, a partir da narrativa do encontro de três pesquisadoras, duas autodeclaradas negras e uma branca, com trajetórias no campo da saúde e das ciências humanas. A narrativa é conduzida na primeira pessoa do plural, expressando a síntese das discussões empreendidas sobre esta temática vivenciada nas diferentes trajetórias de vida, dialogando com o feminismo negro interseccional, o transfeminismo e os estudos descoloniais. Problematiza-se o racismo vivenciado no âmbito universitário, a invisibilização das intelectualidades negras, assim como as opressões associadas à população negra além da violência racial, mas condicionadas a esta. Em consonância com o debate racial, aborda-se brevemente a transfobia, o capacitismo e o ouvintismo que cerceiam as pluralidades na expressão da negritude. Conclui-se a importância da educação antirracista como propulsora de novos projetos de sociedade e como recurso de (re)existência nas universidades brasileiras.
Representatividade africana e afro-brasileira nos currículos da educação básica do estado de Santa Catarina, Brasil
Authors: Moraes Kairo da Costa , Battestin Cláudia
Published: September 2024

A escrita deste artigo surge da necessidade de buscar compreender o porquê da invisibilidade e da pouca representatividade das africanidades nos currículos e materiais didáticos da educação básica do Estado de Santa Catarina. O ocultamento da história e da memória da população negra no estado de Santa Catarina contribui para o apagamento social, cultural e político dos povos que lutaram e resistiram aos processos de escravização e colonização sofridos no Brasil. Com uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, buscamos observar os desafios e as possibilidades existentes na abordagem da história da cultura afro-brasileira e africana em sala de aula, numa perspectiva plural e antirracista por meio da Lei 10.639/03, dando maior ênfase à aplicação da lei no estado de Santa Catarina. Com este estudo, esperamos fomentar um despertar de consciência social na comunidade escolar pautado no respeito às diferenças e às diversidades, caminhando, assim, para uma educação afrocentrada e antirracista no Estado de Santa Catarina.
Experiências educativas de pessoas negras surdas sob uma perspectiva afrocentrada: um caminho de possibilidades
Authors: Barros Rafaela de Alcântara , Pereira Clayton Márcio Hermes , Reis Maria da Conceição dos
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo compreender a centralidade/marginalidade das experiências educativas narradas por estudantes do curso de Letras-Libras e como isso se relaciona com o processo de construção de identidade negra surda. Para tanto, tivemos como principal fundamentação a teoria da Afrocentricidade, sistematizada enquanto paradigma pelo pesquisador Molefi Kete Asante (1980, 2009), que nos proporcionou a esquematização analítica necessária para o embasamento do texto. Como caminho metodológico, utilizamos uma abordagem qualitativa que se relaciona com a metodologia de história oral sinalizada, compreendendo-a como principal produtora das narrativas de vida coletadas e analisadas. Foi possível identificar como resultado que as experiências que contextualizam as questões raciais ocupam, em grande parte, o local de marginalidade no processo educativo dos estudantes, o que acaba por não proporcionar uma continuidade. Por outro lado, as experiências que são narradas a partir do ser surdo conseguem aparecer com mais frequência e serem desenvolvidas pelos entrevistados. Notamos, com isso, que a construção da identidade negra surda se dá de maneira ainda desigual, em que a surdez ganha destaque e possibilita um desenvolvimento mais aprofundado e consciente.
Hubungan Health Anxiety dan Cyberchondria: Sebuah Tinjauan Literatur Naratif
Authors: Putu Angita Gayatri  , Ariana Atika Dian
Published: September 2024

Cyberchondria didefinisikan sebagai pencarian berlebihan atau berulang untuk informasi terkait kesehatan di internet yang mengakibatkan tekanan dan/atau kecemasan. Namun, dalam perkembangannya, masih belum jelas apakah health anxiety merupakan pemicu pencarian informasi kesehatan di internet yang berlebihan dan/atau health anxiety muncul setelah melakukan pencarian informasi kesehatan di internet yang berlebihan tersebut. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah tinjauan literatur naratif dengan tujuan untuk merangkum dan menganalisis penelitian terkait health anxiety dan cyberchondria. Hasil tinjauan literatur ini menemukan bahwa terdapat hubungan sedang hingga tinggi antara health anxiety dan cyberchondria. Namun, hubungan timbal balik ini tidak dapat ditemukan dalam subsampel individu yang cemas secara klinis. Artinya, cyberchondria dapat dijelaskan sebagai fenomena yang mungkin muncul pada individu dengan tingkat kecemasan kesehatan non-klinis, daripada karakteristik individu yang cemas kesehatan secara klinis. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan penelitian empiris lebih lanjut untuk mengeksplorasi hubungan dan pengaruh health anxiety terhadap cyberchondria dalam sampel yang lebih spesifik.
Gambaran Parental Burnout pada Orang Tua dengan Anak Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Prasetyanti Annisa Audrey , Widayat Iwan Wahyu
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan gambaran parental burnout pada orang tua dengan anak autism spectrum disorder. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif studi kasus intrinsik melalui wawancara, field notes, dokumen, dan artefak. Data dianalisis dengan analisis tematik oleh Braun & Clark. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keseluruhan partisipan mengalami parental burnout yang unik, namun hampir serupa. Pengalaman parental burnout tersebut berupa pengalaman kelelahan, pengalaman ketidakmampuan, pengalaman kontras, pengalaman keberjarakan dengan anak, dan kesulitan-kesulitan selama pandemi Covid-19. Parental burnout yang terjadi disebabkan oleh faktor risiko dan protektif yang tidak seimbang. Faktor risiko tersebut di antaranya faktor risiko yang berasal dari internal individu, internal keluarga, dan eksternal. Sedangkan faktor protektif berasal dari dukungan dan rasa cinta pada anak. Hal tersebut berdampak pada diri sendiri, keluarga, anak, dan masyarakat. Untuk mengatasi parental burnout, dilakukan upaya-upaya yang berupa relaksasi, pembelajaran mandiri, membangun relasi dengan lingkungan, dan mengefektifkan parenting untuk mengatasi perilaku maladaptif anak.
Evaluation of foot analysis in the presence of dental malocclusion: A systematic review
Authors: Sofyanti Ervina , Alhasyimi Ananto Ali , Farmasyanti Cendrawasih Andusyana , Purbiati Maria , Mardiati Endah , Narmada Ida Bagus , Utomo Haryono , Gio Prana Ugiana , Marya Anand
Published: September 2024

Background: Previous studies have reported that the imbalance of occlusion, cervical spine, length of the limb, and asymmetric leg length are related to the presence of muscle compensation. These issues influence some strategies in orthodontic diagnosis for developing an updated stomatognathic system over multidisciplinary care issues. Purpose: This study aimed to obtain orthodontic findings and an orthopedic relationship between foot posture/function and dental malocclusion based on cross-sectional studies. Review: Some findings about postural system disequilibrium in static and dynamic foot postural related to occlusal changes have been reported following the mixed dentition phase. From 248 articles, 5 articles were selected and assessed with the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal cross-sectional checklist and analyzed. Conclusions: Although the selected eligible articles demonstrated a low risk of bias in agreement (p > 0.05) among authors, the evaluation of those cross-sectional studies is still limited and requires further longitudinal studies with precise diagnostic parameters. Those parameters for evaluating the relationship between foot posture and malocclusion should encompass both static and dynamic approaches, including those related to mandibular position, tongue posture and function, bad habits, and temporomandibular disorder.
Possible application of Akkermansia muciniphila in stress management
Authors: Misera Agata , Marlicz Wojciech , Podkówka Albert , Łoniewski Igor , Skonieczna-Żydecka Karolina
Published: September 2024

Akkermansia muciniphila (A. muciniphila ) is a promising candidate bacterium for stress management due to its beneficial effects on the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA). As a well-known mucin-degrading bacterium in the digestive tract, A. muciniphila has demonstrated significant benefits for host physiology. Recent research highlights its potential in treating several neuropsychiatric disorders. Proposed mechanisms of action include the bacterium’s outer membrane protein Amuc_1100 and potentially its extracellular vesicles (EVs), which interact with host immune receptors and influence serotonin pathways, which are crucial for emotional regulation. Despite its potential, the administration of probiotics containing A. muciniphila faces technological challenges, prompting the development of pasteurized forms recognized as safe by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). This review systematically examines the existing literature on the role of A. muciniphila in stress management, emphasizing the need for further research to validate its efficacy. The review follows a structured methodology, including comprehensive database searches and thematic data analysis, to provide a detailed understanding of the relationship between stress, microbiota, and A. muciniphila therapeutic potential.
Instagram dan Kesehatan Mental Generasi Z di Yogyakarta
Authors: Azaria Ayatusy Syifa , Ratnasari Desy , Sumawati Annisa Ramadhina
Published: September 2024

Nowadays, Instagram is a social media platform widely used by Generation Z or Gen Z. Excessive or continuous use of Instagram daily can impact the mental health of its users. This research aims to analyze the use of Instagram on the mental health of Generation Z in the Yogyakarta region. The research employs a qualitative method with a case strategy. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews with informants. The study subjects were  three individuals who met the criteria: being part of Generation Z (born between 1997-2012), having an Instagram accounts, and residing in Yogyakarta. The results found that Instagram use plays a role in the mental health of Generation Z. The interviewed informants generally reduced their Instagram usage because they felt it negatively impacted their sense of security and caused anxiety. This study recommends the importance of larger-scale research that could be connected to family and social enviroments.
The Role of Sustainable Competitive Advantage on Sustainable Finance and Bank Profitability
Authors: Valdiansyah Riyan Harbi , Juanita Agustina R  , Iswahyudi Ari
Published: September 2024

This study examines the moderating effect of sustainable competitive advantage on the relationship between sustainable finance and bank profitability of Indonesian conventional commercial banks from 2019 to 2022. The study has found that sustainable finance has a positive impact on bank profitability (ROA and ROE). However, the impact of sustainable competitive advantage on bank profitability was only positive with ROA, suggesting that ROA is a more effective indicator of bank profitability for this study. Furthermore, the study indicates that the impact of sustainable finance on bank profitability (both ROA and ROE) is diminished by the delay in the implementation of sustainability reporting during the COVID-19 reporting period. The results of this study are likely to encourage banks to increase their sustainable finance and focus on improving the quality of sustainability reporting in order to gain a competitive advantage in the current banking industry landscape in Indonesia.
Integration of productive waqf in Sharia insurance: Enhancing investment and life protection
Authors: Ahyani Hisam , Solehudin Ending , Mutmainah Naeli , Adnan Nurul Ilyana Muhd
Published: September 2024

Purpose – This study investigates the integration of productive waqf into Sharia insurance in Indonesia and its contribution to investment benefits and life protection. It aims to explore how waqf can enhance the economic and social impacts of Sharia insurance products.Methodology – A qualitative approach was employed, involving a comprehensive review of the literature on waqf, Sharia insurance, and Islamic finance. Additionally, interviews were conducted with experts in Sharia insurance and waqf management to gather insights into the current practices and challenges.Findings – This study reveals that productive waqf initiatives within Sharia insurance have the potential to significantly improve investment returns and expand the scope of life protection benefits offered to participants. It identifies key areas in which waqf funds can be deployed effectively, such as long-term investment projects and social welfare programs.Implications – The findings have practical implications for policymakers, Sharia insurance providers, and waqf administrators in enhancing collaboration to maximize the socio-economic benefits of waqf. By integrating waqf into insurance products, stakeholders can foster sustainable development and financial inclusivity.Originality – This study contributes to the literature by offering insights into the innovative use of waqf within the dynamic context of Sharia insurance. It underscores the originality of leveraging waqf assets to address contemporary socioeconomic challenges and promote ethical finance principles.
Assessment of CCMP in Capturing High Winds with Respect to Individual Satellite Datasets
Authors: Rong Pingping , Su Hui
Published: September 2024

High-wind structures were identified in the Cross-Calibrated Multi-Platform (CCMP) ocean wind vector reanalysis for comparison with winds measured by satellite radiometers and synthetical aperture radar (SAR) instruments from February to October 2023. The comparison aims to evaluate bias, uncertainty, and spatial correlations with the goal of enhancing the accuracy of ocean wind datasets during tropical cyclones (TCs). In 10°longitude×10°latitude blocks, each containing a TC, Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) and Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer 2 (AMSR2) winds are 6.5% and 4.8% higher than CCMP, while Advanced Scatterometer (ASCATB) is 0.8% lower. For extratropical cyclones, AMSR2 and SMAP also show stronger winds with a 5% difference, and ASCATB is about 0.3% weaker compared to CCMP. The comparison between SAR and CCMP for TC winds, sampled at the locations and time frames of SAR tiles, indicates that SAR winds around TCs are about 9% higher than CCMP winds. Using empirically defined TC structural indices, we find that the TCs observed by CCMP are shifted in locations and lack a compact core region. A Random Forest (RF) regressor was applied to TCs in CCMP with corresponding SAR observations, nearly correcting the full magnitude of low bias in CCMP statistically, with a 15m/s correction in the core region. The hierarchy of importance among the predictors is as follows: CCMP wind speed (62%), distance of SAR pixels to the eye region (21%) and eye center (7%), and distance of CCMP pixels to the eye region (5%) and eye center.
Comparing Physical Activity Barriers and Facilitators in Underrepresented Minorities: Preliminary Outcomes from a Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Alamilla Rafael A. , Kaushal Navin , Bigatti Silvia M. , Keith NiCole R.
Published: September 2024

Physical activity (PA) benefits are well-established, yet many US adults fail to meet PA guidelines. This is especially true for minorities facing social inequities. This study explored barriers and facilitators to PA among urban Midwestern minorities using a mixed-methods approach framed on the socio-ecological model. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among community-dwelling minorities. Participants were grouped as completing low (LLPA) or high (HLPA) weekly leisure-time PA for comparison. Quantitative analysis included MANOVA, follow-up ANOVAs, and calculation of effect sizes. Qualitative data were assessed using inductive thematic analysis. Twenty-nine adults (44.83% Black, 41.37% Latino) participated in the study. The HLPA group (n = 18) reported higher leisure-time PA (p = 0.001, d = 2.21) and total PA (p = 0.02, d = 1.00) compared to the LLPA group (n = 11). LLPA participants faced more personal barriers to PA (p = 0.02, d = -0.92). Common barriers identified in the interviews included a lack of time and financial costs. Facilitators included social support and available PA facilities. Both groups achieved USPA guidelines through different PA domains. Increasing social support and lowering PA-related costs could enhance participation. Addressing barriers and leveraging existing facilitators are crucial to increasing PA among minorities.
Early Pregnancy Influences the Expression of Estrogen Receptors in the Ovine Thymus, Lymph Node, Spleen, and Liver
Authors: Yang Zhen , Zhang Yaqi , Cao Zhihong , Li Zhouyuan , Zhang Leying , Yang Ling
Published: September 2024

Estrogen exerts its action via estrogen receptors (ERs), including ERα and ERβ, and has effects on immunomodulation during pregnancy. It is known that there is a remodeling in maternal immunology during pregnancy. However, it is not clear if early pregnancy has effects on the expression of ERα and ERβ in the maternal thymus, lymph nodes, spleen, and liver. In this study, these maternal immune organs were harvested at day 16 of the estrous cycle, and at days 13, 16, and 25 of pregnancy. The mRNA and protein expression of ERα and ERβ was analyzed. The results revealed that mRNA and protein expression of both ERα and ERβ was upregulated in the maternal spleen, and expression of ERα and ERβ in the thymus, lymph nodes, and liver was modulated during early pregnancy. In conclusion, early pregnancy modulates the expression of ERα and ERβ in the maternal thymus, lymph nodes, spleen, and liver in a tissue-specific manner, which is related to the regulation of maternal immune function during early pregnancy.
Privacy-Preserving Federated Learning-Based Intrusion Detection Technique for Cyber-Physical System
Authors: Mahmud Syeda Aunanya , Islam Nazmul , Islam Zahidul , Rahman Ziaur , Mehedi Sk. Tanzir
Published: September 2024

The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized various industries, but the increased dependence on all kinds of IoT devices and the sensitive nature of the data accumulated by them pose a formidable threat to privacy and security. While traditional Intrusion Detection Systems (IDSs) have been effective in securing critical infrastructures, the centralized nature of these systems raises serious data privacy concerns, as sensitive information is sent to a central server for analysis. This research paper introduces a Federated Learning (FL) approach designed for detecting intrusions in diverse IoT networks that addresses the issue of data privacy by ensuring that sensitive information is kept in the individual IoT devices during model training. Our framework utilizes the Federated Averaging (FedAvg) algorithm, which aggregates model weights from distributed devices to refine the global model iteratively. The proposed model manages to achieve above 90\% accuracy across various metrics, including precision, recall, and f1-score, while maintaining low computational demands. The results show that the proposed system successfully identifies various types of cyber attacks, including DoS, DDoS, Data Injection, Ransomware, and several others showcasing its robustness. This research makes a great advancement to the intrusion detection systems by providing an efficient and reliable solution that is more scalable and privacy friendly than any of the existing models.
Cucurbitacin D from Elaeocarpus hainanensis Modulates ZNF217 in NPM-Mutated Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Authors: Adorisio Sabrina , Fierabracci Alessandra , Cham Ba Thi , Vudinh Hoang Dinh , Thuy Linh Nguyen Thi , Nhung Le Thi Hong , Ayroldi Emira , di giacomo Silvia , Thuy Trinh Thi , Delfino Domenico vittorio
Published: September 2024

The expression of the oncogene zinc-finger protein 217 (ZNF217) has been reported to play a central role in cancer development, resistance, and recurrence. Therefore, targeting ZNF217 has been proposed as a possible strategy to fight cancer, making necessary to discover novel com-pounds. The present work aims to characterize the chemopreventive properties of cucurbitacin D , a compound with a broad range of anticancer effectsin relation to the ZNF217 expression. Different cucurbitacins were isolated from the Vietnamese plant Elaeocarpus hainanensis. The purified compounds were tested on nucleophosmin-mutated acute myeloid leukemia and other hematology cancer to study their effects on viability, apoptosis, cell cycle and on the expression of ZNF217. Cucurbitacin D reduced the number of acute myeloid leukemia cells by increasing apoptosis and blocking cell cycle progression. It also significantly decreased ZNF217 expression but only in the OCI-AML3 Nucleophosmin-mutated cell line, but not in other hematologic cancers. The reduction in ZNF217 expression contributed significantly to the blocking of cell cycle progression but not to apoptosis as established by the silencing of the same gene. The obtained results suggest Cucurbitacin D as a promising molecule to target the mutated Nu-cleophosmin or its pathway in acute myeloid leukemia cells, although further studies are needed for in depth investigatiion of its specificity.
Smart Viniculture: Applying AI for Improved Winemaking and Risk Management
Authors: Izquierdo-Bueno Inmaculada , Moraga Javier , Cantoral Jesús M. , Carbú Maria , Garrido Carlos , González-Rodríguez Victoria E.
Published: September 2024

This review explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the entire winemaking process, from viticulture to bottling, with a particular focus on enhancing food safety and traceability. It discusses AI’s applications in optimizing grape cultivation, fermentation, bottling, and quality control, while emphasizing its critical role in managing microbiological risks such as mycotoxins. The review aims to show how AI technologies not only refine operational efficiencies but also raise safety standards and ensure traceability from vineyard to consumer. Challenges in AI implementation and future directions for integrating more advanced AI solutions into the winemaking industry will also be discussed, providing a comprehensive overview of AI's potential to revolutionize traditional practices.
A Novel Approach to Compute Discrete Nonlinear Single Unit Activity Features
Authors: Zakharov Nikita , Belova Elena , Gamaleya Anna , Tomskiy Alexey , Sedov Alexey
Published: September 2024

Nonlinear single unit activity (SUA) characteristics are the useful measures to reveal the information processing and transfer features associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in the basal ganglia. Most of the state-of-the-art approaches to compute such parameters in continuous and discrete forms are strongly dependent on SUA recording length, noise level and input parameters. Due to the specificity of SUA data collection (mainly short recordings with relatively low signal-to-noise ratio) new techniques to evaluate neuronal nonlinear properties are needed. We have developed an encoding technique based on a mean interspike interval (ISI) value to calculate spike train discrete nonlinear features. The approach to compute mutual information (MI) of isolated neurons with its unstructured activity was also proposed. The proposed technique of SUA nonlinear features evaluation slightly depends on spike train length, has low correlations with other SUA characteristics (firing rate, coefficient of ISI variance and asymmetry index). The derived entropy measure in the subthalamic nucleus has significant positive correlation with PD severity. The proposed approach provides nonlinear features that are slightly dependent on investigated sample size and independent on input parameters. Also, the developed mean ISI based measures reflect the more complex nature of oscillatory activity in the basal ganglia, than it was thought previously. Moreover, MI, unlike entropy, takes into account the position of the spike train elements, which allows us to investigate the amount of information retained after the occurrence of temporary failures. The developed approach may be useful in describing nonlinear features of basal ganglia activity contributing to PD pathophysiology probably associated with impaired information transfer in movement disorders.
Targeting Cardiovascular Disease Receptors with Antimicrobial Peptides (AMPs): Molecular Docking and Dynamics Insights
Authors: Dermawan Doni , Alotaiq Nasser
Published: September 2024

Infection-related cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent a significant health challenge, necessitating novel therapeutic strategies targeting key receptors involved in inflammation and infection. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) offer a promising approach, potentially disrupting pathogenic processes. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of AMPs as therapeutic agents by examining their interactions with critical CVD-related receptors. A comprehensive computational approach was utilized to assess the interactions between AMPs and receptors associated with CVDs. Molecular docking studies were conducted to evaluate AMP binding to target receptors: ACE2, CRP, MMP9, NLRP3, and TLR4. The top-performing AMPs were further analyzed through 100 ns molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, and their binding affinities were quantified using MM/PBSA calculations. The analysis revealed that Tachystatin, Pleurocidin, and Subtilisin A exhibit strong binding affinities to key CVD-related receptors, including ACE2, CRP, and MMP9. These AMPs demonstrated the potential for disrupting receptor-peptide interactions critical to infection and inflammation. MD simulations confirmed the stability of AMP-receptor complexes, with MM/PBSA calculations showing significant binding energies. Future directions include conducting in vitro and in vivo studies to validate the therapeutic efficacy and safety of these AMPs in clinical settings.
Qualitative and Quantitative Sex-Related Differences in the Perception of Single Molecules from Coffee Headspace
Authors: Sollai Giorgia , Solari Paolo , Crnjar Roberto
Published: September 2024

One of the still debated topics regarding the olfactory function concerns the presence or absence of sex-related differences of individuals. In this study, we checked for a relationship between the olfactory function of females and males and their ability to perceive single molecules, and how this can influence the intensity with which the complex odor formed by a set of single molecules is perceived. First, females and males were classified as normosmic or hyposmic based on the TDI olfactory score obtained using the Sniffin' Sticks test. Subsequently, the headspace of roasted coffee beans as a complex olfactory stimulus was broken down into single molecules by means of a chromatographic column; these were simultaneously conveyed to a mass spectrometer (for their subsequent classification) and to the human nose which acts as a chemical sensor by means of an olfactometer port. The results obtained with this gas chromatography-olfactometry approach show both qualitative and quantitative differences between females and males, with females performing better than males. In addition, the odor intensity reported by females when sniffing pen #10 containing coffee aroma is significantly higher than that reported by males. In conclusion, these data highlight that the human ability to perceive both single compounds and complex odors is strongly conditioned, not only by olfactory function of individuals, but also by their sex.
Comparing the Ground Reaction Forces, Toe Clearances, and Stride Lengths of Young and Older Adults Using a Novel Shoe Sensor System
Authors: Matsumoto Hide , Tomosada Masaki , Nishi Toshiaki , Sasaki Yoshinori , Sakurai Ryota , Yamaguchi Takeshi
Published: September 2024

In this study, we developed a lightweight shoe sensor system equipped with four high-capacity, compact triaxial force sensors and an inertial measurement unit. Remarkably, this system enabled measurements of localized three-directional ground reaction forces (GRFs) at each sensor position (heel, first and fifth metatarsal heads, and toe) and estimations of stride length and toe clearance during walking. Compared to conventional optical motion analysis systems, the developed sensor system provided relatively accurate results for stride length and minimum toe clearance. To test the performance of the system, 15 older and eight young adults were instructed to walk along a straight-line while wearing the system. The results revealed that compared to the young adults, older adults exhibited lower localized GRF contributions from the heel and greater localized GRF contribution from the toe and fifth metatarsal locations. Furthermore, the older adults exhibited greater variability in their stride length and smaller toe clearance with greater variability compared to the young adults. These results underscore the effectiveness of the proposed gait analysis system in distinguishing the gait characteristics of young and older adults, potentially replacing traditional motion capture systems and force plates in gait analysis.
Derangetropy in Probability Distributions and Information Dynamics
Authors: Ataei Masoud , Wang Xiaogang
Published: September 2024

We introduce derangetropy, a novel functional measure designed to characterize the dynamics of information within probability distributions. Unlike scalar measures such as Shannon entropy, derangetropy offers a functional representation that captures the dispersion of information across the entire support of a distribution. By incorporating self-referential and periodic properties, it provides deeper insights into information dynamics governed by differential equations and equilibrium states. Through combinatorial justifications and empirical analysis, we demonstrate the utility of derangetropy in depicting distribution behavior and evolution, providing a new tool for analyzing complex and hierarchical systems in information theory.