bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A CASE REPORT OF AESTHETIC LABIA MINORA REDUCTION FOR LABIAL HYPERTROPHY
Authors:   MBBS., MS(General Surgery) Senior Resident Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Facio-Maxillary Surgery Madras Medical College Chennai - 600003., C.P Mohan , R. Vivek ,   MS(General Surgery)., Mch(Plastic Surgery) Assistant Professor Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Facio-Maxillary Surgery Madras Medical College Chennai - 600003., B. Rajeswari ,   MS(General Surgery)., Mch(Plastic Surgery) Professor Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Facio-Maxillary Surgery Madras Medical College Chennai - 600003., P. Manimegala ,   MBBS., MS(General Surgery) Senior Resident Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Facio-Maxillary Surgery Madras Medical College Chennai - 600003.
Published: December 2024

A rise and global awareness in aesthetic genital surgery is vividly palpable. Beyond the western nations, the consciousness about the aesthetic genital anatomy has been transcended into the cultural frontiers like India, which isa welcoming change. Amongtheaesthetic genital surgeries, the most commonly done procedure is labiaplasty/labia minorareduction (LMR) for labial hypertrophy.The labial hypertrophy, which is a clinical diagnosis, pose a critical stigmata among the young females with respect to aesthetic, functional, psychosocial and emotional grounds. The ideal aesthetic vulva is a highly debated topic, as is the ideal method of LMR.Herein we present a case of 32years old female patient with bilateral asymmetric hypertrophy of labiaminorawhich was treated with edge resection of the protruding segment. A 6 months follow up of the patient revealed aesthetically and fuctionallysatisfactory result in both subjective and objective perspective.
Environmental, social and governance disclosure and firm value in the energy sector: The moderating role of profitability
Authors: Dorothy Priskila , Endri Endri
Published: December 2024

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance is critical in mitigating climate change. Energy companies must include ESG practices in their business plans because they can determine firm value. This study investigates the impact of ESG and firm size on firm value in Indonesian energy sector, which is moderated by profitability through return on assets. This study uses a sample of 19 energy companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2016 to 2022. A panel data regression model is applied to estimate the impact of ESG practices and firm size on firm value with the moderating role of return on assets. The study results found that ecological, social, and governance disclosure in the model with return on assets as a moderator independently positively impacts firm value but not vice versa. The interaction between return on assets and ESG practices has no impact on firm value, which means that the role of return on assets as a moderator cannot strengthen the influence of ESG and firm size on firm value. Return on assets positively impacts firm value if it acts as an independent variable without a moderator. Firm size independently has a negative impact on firm value but has no effect if it interacts with return on assets. The implications of the empirical findings provide recommendations for policymakers, corporate management, investors, and academics. Environmental, social, and governance disclosure practices are essential to pay attention to as they can improve sustainability performance and firm value in the energy sector of Indonesia.
AcknowledgmentAcknowledgments are expressed to the Directorate General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology for the Funding Assistance for the Master’s Thesis Research Grant Scheme [Contract Number: 01-1-4/675/SPK/VII/2024].
Employability within South African businesses in the 4IR era: The impacts of abilities, self-efficacy, and work-integrated learning effectiveness
Authors: Mageza-Mokhethi Masase , Philip Adekanmbi Foluso
Published: December 2024

The South African education sector and businesses are concerned about whether higher education institutions could meet the demands and expectations of the labor market in the context of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). Hence, it becomes essential to examine the perceived employability of work-integrated learning graduates within businesses in the context of the 4IR. This study seeks to examine employees’ perceptions of the influence of graduates’ abilities, self-efficacy, and effectiveness of work-integrated learning on their employability in the context of 4IR. The sample was obtained from employees from four South African firms (Syntech Ltd, Centrevo Ltd, Outsurance Ltd, and First National Bank Plc) in the information technology, sales, insurance, and banking industries. This study used a cross-sectional questionnaire. Of the 200 surveys randomly floated, 196 were fitting for scrutiny, cleaning, and analysis. Consequently, this study found that South African employees perceive graduates’ employability as being significantly and positively influenced by their abilities (β = .802, p < .001), self-efficacy (β = .815, p < .001), and work-integrated learning (β = .864, p < .001). In the third-step model, these three factors substantially impacted graduates’ employability more than other likely combination matrices. Therefore, 97% of South African graduates are perceived employable in the fourth industrial revolution era due to their abilities, self-efficacy, and participation in work-integrated learning. This investigation concludes that in the 4IR, the employability of South African graduates is mainly impacted by their self-efficacy, abilities, and the effectiveness of work-integrated learning.
AcknowledgmentsWe thank the Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management at the University of Johannesburg’s College of Business and Economics for funding this study and its publication.
Grafit-Kalsiyum Aljinat Modifiyeli Fungal Biyokompozitlerin Tepki Yüzeyi Metodolojisi ile Cr(VI) Giderim Optimizasyonu
Authors: Madenli Özgecan , Akarsu Ceyhun , Deveci Ece Ümmü
Published: December 2024

Endüstriyel faaliyetler sonucu oluşan atıklarda yüksek konsantrasyonlarda bulunabilen Cr(VI) gibi ağır metaller, doğru yönetilmediği takdirde çevre ve insan sağlığı açısından ciddi bir tehdit oluşturmaktadır. Dolayısıyla bu çalışmada, Penicillium roqueforti mantar misellerinin grafit ve kalsiyum aljinat ile modifiye edilerek biyokompozit sentezlenmesi ve bu biyokompozitin Cr(VI) giderim performansının incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Biyokompozitlerin adsorpsiyon kapasiteleri, ekonomik ve çevresel sürdürülebilirlik açısından büyük önem taşımaktadır. Sentezlenen biyokompozitin Cr(VI) giderim performansı, Box-Behnken istatistiksel modeli kullanılarak optimize edilmiştir. Optimizasyon sürecinde, grafit konsantrasyonu, adsorpsiyon süresi ve başlangıç Cr(VI) konsantrasyonu gibi bağımsız değişkenlerin etkileri araştırılmıştır. Yapılan deneyler sonucunda, en yüksek giderim veriminin grafit konsantrasyonu 0,1 g/L, adsorpsiyon süresi 11 saat ve Cr(VI) konsantrasyonu 30 mg/L koşullarında elde edildiği belirlenmiştir. Bu koşullar altında %93,3 oranında Cr(VI) giderimi sağlanmıştır. Biyokompozitin yüksek giderim verimliliği, düşük maliyeti ve çevre dostu olması, bu materyalin endüstriyel atık su arıtımında kullanım potansiyelini ortaya koymaktadır. Ayrıca, bu çalışma biyosorpsiyon yönteminin, geleneksel ağır metal giderim yöntemlerine kıyasla, kimyasal katkı maddesi kullanımının azlığı, operasyonel kolaylık ve yeniden kullanılabilirlik gibi avantajlarını da vurgulamaktadır. Elde edilen sonuçlar, gelecekteki çalışmalara yön verebilecek nitelikte olup, çevre mühendisliği ve atık su yönetimi alanlarında önemli katkılar sunmaktadır.
Research on electronic information transmission of agricultural irrigation based on Internet of Things
Authors: Gao Shuting , Li Wenya
Published: December 2024

The goal of this project is to improve agricultural irrigation efficiency and sustainability through the development and deployment of an IoT-based system. The method allows for low-energy, long-range (LR) communication over vast agricultural fields by combining solar-powered ESP32 microcontrollers with LR data transmission technologies. Soil moisture, pH, temperature, and humidity sensors are essential, as is a photoreceptor (PIR) sensor for intrusion detection. We can remotely monitor and precisely regulate irrigation using our mobile applications since the technology transmits data in real-time to a cloud server. Farmers in outlying locations without reliable electricity or internet can greatly benefit from the system's shown capacity to optimise water consumption, decrease operating costs, and increase crop yields, according to field testing. Alternative irrigation systems have their limitations, but the combination of renewable energy and cutting-edge Internet of Things technology holds great promise for agrarian reform and resource preservation.
Effectiveness of home water treatment for the control of diarrhea in children under five years: an intervention study in a rural health zone of Tshopo in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Authors: Eugène Basandja Longembe , Jean Panda Lukongo Kitronza , Joris Losimba Likwela
Published: December 2024

Villages that were once certified as ‘sanitized’ have lost their status and now have high rates of diarrheal diseases. The goal of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of water treatment and safe management in reducing diarrheal diseases in children aged 0–59 months. An intervention study with non-randomized allocation of subjects was conducted from 1 September 2023 to 29 February 2024 in two villages in Tshopo province. The control village was the one selected in the similar context in terms of water supply, hygiene and sanitation. The incidence of diarrhea was calculated in each village per 100 person-weeks. Systematic water treatment combined with hygienic storage and reduction of storage time to 24 h reduced the prevalence of diarrhea from 49.6 to 9% in children aged 0–59 months. Village category (IRR = 1.89, 95% CI: 1.8–1.98), education level (IRR = 1.101, 95% CI: 1.05–1.5), marital status of household head (IRR = 1.13, 95% CI: 1.02–1.24) and household size (IRR = 1.08, 95% CI: 1.07–1.08) were associated with diarrhea. Water treatment and safe management are effective measures to reduce diarrheal morbidity and should be recommended in the context of poor household access to improved water sources.
GLOF in the South Lhonak Lake, India: photogrammetric analysis and estimation
Authors: Shashivardhan Reddy P. , Suresh Babu A. V. , Sai Bhagheerath Y. V. , Devaraj R. , Durga Rao K. H. V. , Sreenivas K.
Published: December 2024

Understanding glaciers and glacial lake behaviors is crucial for assessing natural disasters; however, quantifying these changes remains challenging due to inaccessibility. Glacier melt and landslides can expand lakes, leading to catastrophic flooding. Accurate flood surge estimations and impact assessments depend on continuous monitoring and detailed analysis of terrain changes, typically using digital elevation models (DEMs) derived before and after glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) events. Traditional empirical methods lack precision, especially in remote areas. During the recent GLOF at the South Lhonak Lake in India, triggered by landslide debris and water surge, significant downstream damage emphasized the need for precise analysis. This study developed an innovative photogrammetric methodology to create DEMs for pre- and post-GLOF events, offering a detailed understanding of terrain changes. Unlike conventional methods using stereo images from a same sensor, this approach utilized a novel single-image photogrammetry technique with stereo images from multiple satellite sensors. This method estimated that 11.50 million cubic meters (MCM) of debris entered the lake, reducing water volume by 43.21 MCM, with a total surge of 54.71 MCM. The study demonstrates the effectiveness of advanced photogrammetry in achieving accurate volumetric estimates, setting a new standard for assessing and mitigating GLOF impacts.
Ultrasonographic evaluation of collateral ligaments of the distal interphalangeal joint in Quarter Horse forelimbs
Authors: Henrique Coutinho Gustavo , José Bastos Queiroz Paulo , Ramos Gaston Brandstetter Luciana , Matos Macedo Isabelle , Antônio Franco da Silva Luiz
Published: December 2024

Thirty non-lame Quarter Horses under athletic exercise training, aged between 2 and 23 years old, both males and females were evaluated in order to find ultrasonographic characteristics of distal interphalangeal joint’s (DIPJ) collateral ligaments (CLs) in their forelimbs. The horses were divided into three groups based on age. Group A consisted of horses aged between three and four years old; group B consisted of equines aged between five and ten years old; and group C consisted of animals that were over ten years old. Six parameters were assessed, including increase of the ligament area (LA), hypoechogenicity (HO), collapse of coronal vessels (CV), heterogeneity (HT), hyperechogenicity (HR) and irregularity of ligament borders (IB). Older horses were more prone to displaying ultrasonographic alterations in the CL-DIPJ. The prevalent ultrasonographic findings observed were alterations in the echogenicity of the fibers and ligament thickening, diagnosed in 73,33% (88/120) of the examined ligaments. The medial collateral ligament (MCL) displayed more frequent alterations than the lateral collateral ligament (LCL). In conclusion, this study provided a detailed characterization of the ultrasound examination of the CL-DIPJ in the forelimbs of clinically non-lame Quarter Horses subjected to intensive exercise routines. The findings demonstrate that even in non-lame horses, ultrasonographic alterations can be observed in the CL-DIPJ.
Inhibition of Circ0001679 Alleviates Ischemia/Reperfusion-induced Brain
Injury via miR-216/TLR4 Regulatory Axis
Authors: Zhang Chenrui , Li Liaoyu , Wang Feng , Du Hailong , Wang Xiaoliang , Gu Xiaoyu , Liu Xinlei , Han Haie , Wu Jianliang , Sun Jianping
Published: December 2024

Background:

Stroke, primarily known as ischemic stroke, is a leading cause of mortality
and disability worldwide. Reperfusion after the ischemia stroke resolves is necessary for
maintaining the health of brain tissues; however, it also induces inflammation and oxidative
stress, resulting in brain injury. This study aimed to investigate the role of circ0001679 in the
pathology of I/R (Ischemia/Reperfusion)-induced brain injury and explore its therapeutic potential
for I/R injury.

Methods:

The Oxygen-Glucose Deprivation/Re-oxygenation (OGD/R) model was employed
in primary mouse astrocytes, and the Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion (MCAO) model was
established in mice to mimic ischemia-reperfusion-induced injury. Si-circ0001679, anti-miR-
216, and TLR4 ORF-clone were transfected either in cells or mice to study the molecular mechanisms
during I/R-induced injury. Inflammation and oxidative stress were monitored after treatment.

Results:

Upregulated gene expression of circ0001679 was noticed in both OGD/R-treated primary
mouse astrocytes and MCAO-induced mouse brain tissue. Silencing circ0001679 reduced
cellular damage, inflammation, and oxidative stress induced by OGD/R treatment. Knocking
down of circ0001679 alone with either miR-216 inhibition or TLR4 overexpression increased
the inflammation response and oxidative stress compared to circ0001679 silencing only. Moreover,
inhibition of circ0001679 attenuated brain injury in MCAO-treated mice via reduced infarction,
neuronal damage, apoptosis, inflammation, and oxidative stress.

Conclusion:

This study unveiled a novel regulatory axis of circ0001679-miR-216-TLR4 in I/Rinduced
brain injury. Targeting circ0001679 may represent a promising therapeutic strategy for
I/R-induced brain injury.
Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of 8-Prenyldaidzein: A Comprehensive Study of its Multi-Target Efficacy in Alzheimer's Disease
Authors: Bhattacharya Kunal , Sungoh Dalakamon , Kharmujai Daphilari , Islam Ashraful , Das Dibyajyoti , Jha Saurav Kumar , Chanu Nongmaithem Randhoni , Kashyap Bhaswati , Bora Nilutpal Sharma , Sahariah Bhargab Jyoti , Deka Satyendra , Khanal Pukar
Published: December 2024

Background:

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is marked by cognitive decline, amyloid
plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, and cholinergic loss. Due to the limited success of amyloid-targeted
therapies, attention has shifted to new non-amyloid targets like phosphodiesterases (PDE). This
study investigates the potential of Flemingia vestita (FV) phytomolecules and derivatives, particularly
8-Prenyldaidzein, in AD treatment.

Materials and Methods:

Phytocompounds and derivatives were screened for drug-likeness, toxicity,
BBB permeability, and ADME profiles. Molecular docking was conducted with PDE5A,
BACE-1, and AChE, followed by molecular dynamics (MD) simulations on the best binding complexes.

Results:

8-Prenyldaidzein, a derivative of daidzein, demonstrated favorable drug-likeness and
ADME properties. It exhibited strong binding to PDE5A, BACE-1, and AChE, with MD simulations
confirming stable protein-ligand interactions.

Discussion:

The multi-target potential of 8-Prenyldaidzein, particularly through non-amyloid pathways,
offers a promising approach to AD therapy. Its inhibition of PDE5A, BACE-1, and AChE
could address multiple aspects of AD pathology.

Conclusion:

8-Prenyldaidzein shows strong potential as a multi-target inhibitor for AD treatment.
While in-silico findings are promising, further experimental validation is needed to confirm its
clinical applicability.
Experiences and Needs of Core Participants in Surgical Ward Rounds:
A Qualitative Exploratory Study (Preprint)
Authors: Poulsen Helle , Clemensen Jane , Ammentorp Jette , Kofoed Poul-Erik , Wolderslund Maiken
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND

Surgical ward rounds (SWRs) are typically led by doctors, with limited involvement from key participants, including patients, family members, and bedside nurses. Despite the potential benefits of a more collaborative and person-centered approach, efforts to engage these stakeholders remain rare.

OBJECTIVE

This qualitative exploratory study examined the experiences and needs of doctors, nurses, patients, and their relatives during SWRs as part of a Participatory Design process.

METHODS

Data were collected through ethnographic field studies, focus groups with the healthcare providers, patients and relatives, and home visits to patients and their partners after discharge. Field notes and interview data were analyzed using systematic text condensation.

RESULTS

Lack of organization, traditional roles, and cultural norms compromised the quality, efficiency, and user experience of SWRs in multiple ways. SWRs were routine-driven, treatment-focused, and received lower priority than surgical tasks. Unpredictability resulted in unprepared participants and limited access for nurses, patients, and relatives to partake.

CONCLUSIONS

The study identified a gap between the organizational and cultural frameworks governing the SWRs and the experiences and needs of key participants. Digital technologies were perceived as a potential solution to address some of these challenges.
Let’s Tok About Skin: Analyzing the Perception, Quality and Accuracy of Popular Sunscreen Content on TikTok (Preprint)
Authors: Roland-McGowan Jaclyn , Diehl Kyra , Tobey Tayler , Shafer Autumn , Wisco Oliver J , Ortega-Loayza Alex G , Leachman Sancy
Published: December 2024

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Summary Statement:
This paper highlights the prevalence of opinion-based, low-quality sunscreen content on TikTok, shedding light on dermatology-related misinformation and offering actionable insights to help dermatologists promote evidence-based education through social media.
Phenotypic & Genotypic Detection of Metallo β-Lactamase Production and Biofilm Formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A Laboratory Based Study Protocol (Preprint)
Authors: Rajguru Manisha Mahesh , Sande Dr. Suvarna
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND

Pseudomonas aeruginosa has an amazing capacity to develop resistance to various drugs. Carbapenem resistance due to Metallo-beta-lactamase (MBL) production in Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a growing concern. Early detection of MBLs is crucial to initiate effective infection control measures and select appropriate alternative antibiotics. Additionally, antimicrobial resistance associated with biofilm formation presents a significant challenge in managing biofilm-related infections in clinical environments. The proposed study will be conducted to assess the prevalence of MBL and Biofilm in Imipenem sensitive as well as resistant strains along with antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in our tertiary care hospital.

OBJECTIVE

This is a study protocol aimed at investigating Metallo β-lactamase production by phenotypic & genotypic methods with addition to phenotypic detection of biofilm formation in Imipenem Resistant as well as Sensitive isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from clinically relevant specimen in tertiary care hospital.

METHODS

Proposed study is a laboratory based cross-sectional study conducted in the Department of Microbiology, Datta Meghe Medical College, Wanadongri, Nagpur. Phenotypic and genotypic methods will be employed to assess the proportion of MBL in Imipenem sensitive as well as resistant strains along with phenotypic detection of biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa in our tertiary care hospital.

RESULTS

Detection of MBL genes in Imipenem Resistant and Sensitive isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa will help in knowing the true prevalence of MBL producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It also helps in the prevention of spread of these resistant genes in the hospital environment and thus will help in reduction of nosocomial infections by such strains. This will also provide a useful perception to make a more appropriate choice of antibiotics, which will help in curtailing carbapenem- resistant infections.

CONCLUSIONS

The detection of Metallo-β-lactamase (MBL) genes in both imipenem-resistant and -sensitive isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa is critical in assessing the true prevalence of MBL-producing strains. Identifying these genes not only highlights the extent of antibiotic resistance but also plays a pivotal role in preventing the spread of these resistant genes within the hospital environment. This is particularly important in reducing the incidence of nosocomial infections caused by such multidrug-resistant strains. Moreover, understanding the distribution of MBL genes provides valuable insights for clinicians, guiding them towards more appropriate antibiotic choices. By curtailing the spread of carbapenem-resistant infections, healthcare providers can better manage and control antibiotic resistance, ultimately improving patient outcomes and reducing the burden of healthcare-associated infections.
Identifying and Taking Action on the Protective and Risks Factors of Black Maternal Mental Health: A Community-Based Participatory Research Study Protocol (Preprint)
Authors: Boakye Priscilla N. , Fung Kenneth , Setordzi Mawuko , Etowa Egbe , Yoon Rosanra , Etowa Josephine , Desta Feven , Tiwaa-Boateng Nana Ama , Tunde-Byass Modupe , Yamada Janet , Wilson-Mitchell Karline , Maxwell Cynthia , Clark Crystal T. , Wong Josephine Pui-Hing
Published: December 2024

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Maternal mental health (MMH) disorders are associated with adverse maternal and infant health outcomes. Despite advances in screening and treatment, disparities in MMH disorders continue to disproportionately affect Black mothers and birthing persons. In Canada, there are gaps in research on the protective and risks factors of Black MMH, hindering the advancement of inclusive policies and practices to promote maternal well-being and optimal outcomes for Black mothers/ birthing persons and their children. The objective of this proposed study is to identify the protective and risks factors of Black maternal mental health and engage Black mothers/birthing persons in co-designing a culturally safe and inclusive best practices model to inform policy and programming. The proposed study will use an exploratory 3-phase sequential mixed methods approach guided by principles of community-based participatory research to survey 300 participants. Five focus groups/individual interviews along with group concept mapping will be used to examine the sociocultural, contextual, and structural determinants of Black MMH and identify areas for policy action. The proposed project is well-positioned to shift policy, practice, and research, and support capacity building among Black mothers/birthing persons. The research results will be used to advocate for policy interventions and initiatives at the health system and community level and build capacity among service providers to provide culturally safe and equitable mental health care for Black mothers and birthing persons.
Effectiveness of Treatments for Long Vax: Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study (Preprint)
Authors: Halma Matthew
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND

Research efforts focusing on long covid have so far produced insights into the dysregulation of body processes. Development of therapeutics has been limited to a few options which have largely panned out. However, the research work has found some useful relationships between different diseases, and one important finding which lends itself to subsequent therapeutic work are the metabolic discoveries in long covid patients.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to determine effective treatment options for patients presenting with post vaccination syndrome, and aims to find which biomarkers are most predictive of disease severity.

METHODS

Patients presenting with post vaccination syndrome will be tested at baseline for their general health (PAC-19QoL inventory, 6 Minute Walk Test and Heart Rate Variability), prevalence of spike protein, inflammatory markers (High sensitivity C-reactive protein, Tumour necrosis factor alpha, IL-6, and Antinuclear Antibody), as well as markers of coagulation (Von Willebrand Factor and D-Dimer), metabolic markers (Acylcarnitine profile, free fatty acids, Hemoglobin A1c, β-Hydroxybutyrate, uric acid, amino acid panel, fatty acid oxidation percentage, and post-exercise lactate). Patients will also be asked to get a commercial whole genome sequence to identify risk loci for vaccine injury or any interactions with the treatment protocols.
Patients will take a combined nutraceutical supplement daily for three months. Biomarker measurements will be taken interim and after three months to assess non-inferiority to a control group.

RESULTS

This is a trial protocol, so results will be analyzed to see if there is a difference between baseline parameters and follow up measurements performed 1.5 months into the trial, as well as after 3 months of following the combined nutraceutical protocol.

CONCLUSIONS

The treatment of a novel disease entity ‘long vax’, which shares similar etiology and features with long Covid, which are in the class of spike protein related diseases (SPRD), is a high priority which addresses an underserved patient population. While different therapeutics have been suggested with different levels of evidence, from mechanistic hypothesis, to in vitro data, to clinical trials for related conditions (acute Covid-19 infection), very few trials exist for long vax. Our study aims to evaluate the treatment effectiveness of a combined nutraceutical protocol for the treatment of long covid and long vax.

CLINICALTRIAL

The trial will be registered on clinicaltrials.gov.
Unveiling diverse trajectories of internet addiction and the influence of family environment and obsessive beliefs: a multi-wave longitudinal study with growth mixed model (Preprint)
Authors: Tan Chen , Pu Weidan , Mo Qingqian , Wang Xiang , Xiang Yonghui , Chen Shuting , Xu Can , Zhang Yichi , Zhang Jinqiang
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND

Recent longitudinal studies have revealed the heterogeneity of the developmental trajectory of internet addiction (IA), which is believed due to the influences of inter-individual variables. In a social-cognitive framework, family environment (FE) and obsessive beliefs (OBs) are associated with IA severity. However, it remains unclear how these environment and individual cognition factors interact to influence IA development.

OBJECTIVE

Objective: This study aimed to identify the growth trajectories of IA among college students, considering individual differences over time. And explore how FE and OBs contributed to the identified trajectories.

METHODS

This study followed 3,575 Chinese college students for 3 waves (baseline, 1-year and 2-year). IA trend and influencing effects of FE and OBs on IA trajectory were analyzed by Latent Growth Mixture Model (LGMM) and Latent Growth Curve Model (LGCM), respectively. Furthermore, we mapped the road from FE and OBs to follow-up IA in youth.

RESULTS

Employing LGMM, we identified four trajectories of IA. The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that negative FE and OBs served as significant predictors of IA classification. Further, we found that both FE and OBs significantly affected the intercept and linear slope of IA trajectory by using LGCM. Finally, the Structural Equation Modeling demonstrated a significant partial mediation effect of OBs on the relationship between FE and follow-up IA.

CONCLUSIONS

This study provides solid empirical evidence showing significant influences of FE and OBs on both initial level and growth rate of IA in youth. Importantly, FE not only influences the IA development directly, but also exerts its influence indirectly through the mediating effect of OBs. Our findings emphasize the necessity of targeted interventions addressing family environmental risks and obsessive thoughts in youth for IA.
The Use of Landsat 8 in Detecting Potential Mineral Zones in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Authors: Said Umar , Bantan Rashad A. , Mannaa Ammar A. , Taufiq Yasser
Published: December 2024

The remote sensing analysis within the Hu'u District area is known to face a challenge with dense vegetation. The problem affects the accurate reading of spectral reflectance from satellites, influencing the differentiation between potential mineral zones and vegetation. Therefore, this study aims to carry out a remote sensing analysis of densely vegetated areas to differentiate minerals from vegetation and obtain potential mineral zones. The combination band ratios and principal component analysis (PCA) methods are used to acquire potential mineral zones. Furthermore, Landsat 8 images freely available on Google Earth Engine are adopted and the validation is carried out using a drill hole from previous study. The results show that band ratios method cannot distinguish mineral zones from vegetation. However, PCA method can recognize potential mineral zones. This is the result from PCA method with band combination of bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 as the first group and band 2, 4, 5, and 6 as the second group.
An Update on the Fall Armyworm: Severity of Maize Damage and Susceptibility to Emamectine Benzoate and Chlorantraniliprole
Authors: Trisyono Y. Andi , Hendrayanti Hadvina Nur , Yuantomoputro Arzaq P. , Setyaningrum Ary V. , Harjanto Sriyanto , Aryuwandari Valentina E. F.
Published: December 2024

The damage area due to fall armyworm (FAW, Spodoptera frugiperda) in Indonesia decreased during the last three years (2021-2023) after the first outbreak in 2019. This insect continues to pose some risk for maize production with most reports documented the damage during the vegetative maize stage showing leave defoliation. This article provides an update on the high field population and the new type of damages caused by FAW by boring the stalks and feeding the cobs observed in the District of Grobogan, Central Java. The populations of egg masses, adults, and larvae were 0.4, 0.17, and 0.37 per plant of 27-day-old, respectively. The reproductive maize was heavily damaged by FAW with leave damage score of 9, 0.33 holes per stalk, and 75% of cobs damaged. The FAW larvae produced from the collected egg masses were still susceptible to emamectin benzoate and chlorantraniliprole. These findings prove that FAW can cause very serious damage leading to almost total yield loss. As maize becomes more important in Indonesia, proper management in compliance with the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles is mandatory to keep the population low and prevent large-scale outbreaks.
Research on College English Classroom Teaching from the Perspective of Cooperative Principle
Authors: Li Yuehua
Published: December 2024

This article analyzes the practical application of the cooperative principle in English classrooms in universities and the difficulties encountered, and proposes targeted solutions. This principle focuses on information interaction and communication during the communication process, which has a positive effect on enhancing the effectiveness of classroom teaching. However, current English teaching faces challenges such as uneven language expression abilities among students, constraints on teaching resources and insufficient time, low enthusiasm for student participation, and insufficient understanding of the principle of cooperation among teachers. In response to these challenges, the article proposes measures to enhance students' language expression ability, allocate teaching resources reasonably, improve students' participation enthusiasm, and deepen teachers' understanding of the principle of cooperation. Research suggests that the application of these measures will effectively enhance classroom interaction, help develop students' language skills, and ultimately improve the teaching level of college English.
Images of the Pleiades of the Turkic and Mongolic Peoples
Authors:   Kalmyk Scientific Center of the RAS (8, Ilishkin St., 358000 Elista, Russian Federation), Sodnompilova Marina M. , Nanzatov Bair Z. ,   Kalmyk Scientific Center of the RAS (8, Ilishkin St., 358000 Elista, Russian Federation)
Published: December 2024

Introduction. The Pleiades star cluster (hereinafter referred to as a constellation) was of extreme importance in the lives of the nomads of Inner and Central Asia of all the astral objects visible in the night sky. The purpose of this article is to solve two problems, one of which is to study the distribution of the main names of the Pleiades in the Turkic and Mongolic languages, to identify the most complete set of their versions in different dialects, to clarify and supplement the etymology of the names. The other task is to identify and analyze the mythological images of the Pleiades known in the territory of settlement of the Turkic and Mongolic peoples. Materials and methods. The sources of the study were historical and ethnographic data published in the works of researchers — ethnographers, historians, linguists, folklore materials, as well as materials of the author’s field research. The work uses both general scientific research methods (analysis, analogy, etc.) and specific scientific (historical-comparative method) research. Results. Two names of the Pleiades are recorded, the Turkic ürker / ülker and the Mongolic mičid, the most relevant etymological hypotheses reflecting the origin of the Turkic and Mongolic names of the Pleiades are presented, a number of mythological images of the Pleiades revealed in the course of the study are proposed. Conclusions. Unique images of the Pleiades in the ideas of the Turkic-Mongolian peoples arose in the process of interaction of different languages ​​and cultures, understanding and interpretation of different versions of the names of the Pleiades, integration of disparate plot-forming elements in myths, fairy tales, legends.
Yatha in Kalmyk folklore and lyrics of the 20th century: the poetics of a musical instrument
Authors:   Kalmyk Scientific Center of the RAS (8, Ilishkin St., 358000 Elista, Russian Federation), Khaninova Rimma M.
Published: December 2024

The article examines the poetics of the musical instrument ‘yath’ (yatha) in Kalmyk folklore and lyrics of the 20th century. The purpose of the article is to study the tradition of this Kalmyk musical instrument in the aspect of its reflection in the works of Kalmyk poets. Materials and methods. The Kalmyk epic “Dzhangar”, Kalmyk folk tales, Kalmyk folk songs, as well as Mongolian legends, poems by B. B. Sangadzhieva, S. L. Baidyev, E. N. Lidzhiev of the 1960s – early 1970s were used as materials. Comparative and comparative, historical and functional methods, as well as the method of descriptive poetics, cultural, and musicological approaches determined a comprehensive analysis of the selected works in the article. Results. Yatha in Kalmyk folklore manifests itself as a sacred instrument, symbolizing the unearthly and powerful principles. If in the epic ‘biiv’ (clarinet) and ‘yath’ (harp) are presented as separate musical instruments played by characters and the wind, then in one Kalmyk fairy tale they are also represented as ‘biiv-yath’, which apparently “united” in itself two instruments: ‘biwaa’ (plucked string instrument) and ‘yath’. In Kalmyk lyrics of the last century, compared to dombra, fewer works are addressed to yatha. In the multi-genre works of B. B. Sangadzhieva, S. L. Baydyev and E. N. Lidzhiev, the theme of yatha, on the one hand, is connected with the theme of the purpose of the poet and poetry (yatha as a lyre), on the other, with a love theme through the prism of the melody of this musical instrument. In B. B. Sangadzhieva and E. N. Lidzhiev it is yatha that appears, and in S. L. Baydyev two names are given in the same text: as ‘yath’ and as ‘biiv-yath’. N. N. Matveeva translated the quatrain of B. B. Sangadzhieva into Russian, in which there is a lyre instead of a yatha.
Can boards of directors in large companies effectively prevent fraud?
Authors: Meiliana  , Ng Nelson , Septiany Sheila
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT
Purpose: The aim to test the impact of the characteristics of board of directors in reducing and preventing the possibility of financial statement fraud with firm size as variable moderating.
Methodoly/Approach: The technique used purposive sampling method resulting of total 435 data and 87 companies in mining sector for the period 2018 – 2022.
Findings: The result of this study is that firm size do not strengthen the board independence, board remuneration, board financial and industry expertise, and number meeting board of director on fraudulent financial statement. However, firm size strengthens the CEO financial and industry expertise on fraudulent financial statement. Another result is CEO financial and industry expertise, board financial expertise has a negative influence on fraudulent financial statement, but board independence, board remuneration, board industry expertise and board effort do not have influence on fraudulent financial statement.
Practical and Theoretical contribution/Originality: This research is expected to be helpful to the companies regarding the importance of the characteristics of the board of directors whether in large and small companies to prevent and detect fraudulent financial statements.
Research Limitation: This limitation is focused only on mining sector companies, and it only measures the characteristic board of directors’ variables.
Does good corporate governance predict financial distress?
Authors: Fachrunnisa Zidni Husnia , Azizah Ika Nuriya , Pramudiati Ningrum
Published: December 2024

Purpose: The primary materials sector is critical as the main foundation for most industries; this sector provides raw materials and basic materials essential for producing various products. This study aims to determine non-financial factors, especially corporate governance factors, that can influence the occurrence of financial Distress in Raw Materials sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2019-2021.
Methodology/approach: This research uses secondary data, with 90 samples from 30 companies. The sampling technique applied was purposive sampling, and data analysis was carried out through logistic regression using SPSS version 26.
Findings: The study's results showed that good corporate governance (GCG) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure did not affect financial distress. At the same time, institutional ownership has a positive effect on it.
Practical and Theoretical contribution/Originality: The novelty of this study is examines financial distress in the basic materials sector by analyzing the combined impact of good corporate governance (GCG), corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure, and institutional ownership.
Research Limitation: Data collection techniques for this research variables, such as good corporate governance and CSR disclosure, are based on the researcher's subjectivity in index assessment. The next suggestion from researchers is that there needs to be a reviewer to reduce subjective assessments.
Entre notas e normas: uma análise jurídica sobre letras musicais
Authors: Paulo Rodolfo Fares , Marcari Elisangela
Published: December 2024

Na encruzilhada entre as notas musicais e a justiça, emerge uma obra singular que transcende as fronteiras entre o Direito e a Música. "Entre notas e normas: uma análise jurídica das letras musicais" convida os leitores a embarcar em uma jornada fascinante que analisa e desvenda a relação complexa entre essas duas expressões culturais intrinsecamente humanas.
Do rock ao sertanejo, da música popular brasileira ao heavy metal, este livro pioneiro mergulha nas letras das canções mais icônicas e cativantes de diversos estilos musicais, desvendando os fios invisíveis que as conectam ao sistema jurídico. Cada capítulo mergulha em uma canção musical distinta, explorando como as letras das músicas refletem e comentam sobre questões legais que moldam nossas sociedades.
Aprendizaje-Servicio: Evidencias en desarrollar competencias genéricas en la formación de contadores en Chile.
Authors: Pizarro Torres Verónica , Azúa Álvarez Digna
Published: December 2024

Este estudio examina si la metodología de Aprendizaje y Servicio (A+S) contribuye al desarrollo de competencias genéricas, requeridas en la formación de contador público y/o auditor, en una universidad chilena. Además, se analizó si dichas competencias coinciden con las competencias requeridas por la Federación Internacional de Contadores, en la formación de contadores. Para estos efectos se realizó un trabajo empírico, a través de la aplicación de la metodología de A+S en la asignatura de Fundamentos de Costos de la carrera de Auditoría dictada en la Facultad de Economía y Negocios de la Universidad de Chile. Esta experiencia de A+S definió como objetivo el desarrollo específico de las competencias de Trabajo en Equipo, Responsabilidad Social y Rigurosidad Profesional. Una vez aplicada la metodología, se consultó la opinión de los estudiantes, sobre la experiencia vivida, a través de un cuestionario semiestructurado que contenía preguntas indirectas. Los resultados muestran que más del 80% de los estudiantes consultados, consideran que lograron avanzar en el desarrollo de las competencias genéricas señaladas precedentemente. Además, manifiestan que la experiencia fue provechosa y que se abordaron más del 50% de los contenidos de la asignatura.
Gaspard Hauser and the Russian Verlaine: Transformation of the myth of the poet
Authors: Cherkashina M. V.
Published: December 2024

The paper deals with five translations of Paul Verlaine’s poem “Gaspard Hauser chante” (1873): by Valery Bryusov (1911), Georgy Shengeli (1940s), Wilhelm Levick (1956), Ariadna Efron (1969), Ale­xander Revich (1970s). Russian translators transform the image of Gaspard, which is at the same time one of the author’s masks and a prototype of the Poète maudit, which also appears later in the “Scenario for a Ballet” from Verlaine’s “Memoirs of a Widower” (1886). In the process of russification Bryusov, who considered Verlaine his teacher in symbolism, only slightly changes the French poet’s transparent syntax. Shengeli, practicing a scholarly approach, treats Gaspard in the context of Verlaine’s entire legacy: he was the first to equate Gaspard with Verlaine and he makes him a victim of the century. Levick, incorporating the commentary into the translation of the poem and striving to bring him nearer to the Russian reader, converts Gaspard into a conscious individual. Efron, using the vocabulary and style of Pushkin and Tsvetaeva, offers a Christological image of a poet. Revich’s Gaspard is a sort of social activist, who reproaches humanity for being insufficiently humane. Consequently, the myth of the Poètes maudits is extended from the 19th century into the future and into Russian literature; the poet becomes even more sacrificial then “The Prophet” of Pushkin. He has a tragic fate, just like the fates of the great Russian poets of the 20th century: Osip Mandelstam, Marina Tsvetaeva, Boris Pasternak.
The political relevance of a love story: Thomas Otway’s interpretation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
Authors: Lutsenko E. M.
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to the reception of Shakespeare’s works in England in the last third of the 17th century, when Shakespeare’s plays were rewritten for the stage and adapted to the contemporary conditions and rules of English drama. Thomas Otway is considered one of the major translator-interpreters of Shakespeare plays into the language of his own modernity. The article examines how Otway treats the love story of Romeo and Juliet, namely, which elements he rewrites, which are left exactly as in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, and which are completely removed from the text of Otway’s play. Thus, the adaptation is regarded as a kind of translation within the framework of a single national tradition — from the language of the Elizabethan era to the language of the Restoration. Of particular importance are the changes made by Otway to the final episode of the play (the lovers get a chance to say goodbye to each other before their death, which does not exist in Shakespeare’s play). It is also important to mention that Otway’s play reflects the political situation of his epoch. Otway’s interpretation influenced all subsequent adaptations and European (German and French) translations of the 18th century.
A fragment of a translation of Gérard Genette’s Paratexts: Thresholds of interpretation, and the translator’s introductory note
Authors: Avtonomova N. S.
Published: December 2024

Gérard Genette (1930–2018) was an outstanding French literary critic who made an enormous contribution to the study of poetics, narratology, rhetoric and pragmatics of literary texts. His three-volume book Figures (1998), as well as some articles, have been translated into Russian, but his book Paratexts: Thresholds of interpretation (1987), dedicated to such an important concept as paratext, has not yet been translated. To fill this gap, at least partially, the following publication offers readers a translation of the “Introduction” to this book, where Genette explains in detail what he means by the term “paratexts” and why it is needed. Paratext (French paratexte, from ancient Greek παρά ‘near, around’ + “text”) is a set of boundary elements of a literary text that set the frame for its perception and interpretation; a network of threshold devices and conventions that, whether outside or inside the book, determine how it is read. According to Genette, a paratext is divided into a peritext and an epitext. Peritext is those elements of a paratext that are directly in contact with the text (title, author’s name, genre designation, dedication, epigraph, date, preface, notes, commentary, but also publication data, design elements of the publication, etc.). Epitext is those elements of a paratext that exist separately from the text itself (critical articles, advertising materials, speeches by the author dedicated to this text, etc.). Both of them, together and separately, can form complex mediations between the book, the author, the publisher, the reader; such elements of paratexts as titles, prefaces, epigraphs, dedications form the private and public history of the book. Thresholds provides an encyclopedic overview of the customs and institutions of the Republic of Letters as they manifest themselves at the boundaries of the book.