bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Review of the Nutraceutical Composition of Millets and their Health Benefits
Authors: Awasthi Jayanti , Mishra Ayush , Rathore Soumya , Verma Shalja , Pandey Anand Kumar
Published: April 2024

Millets have an incredible ability to withstand harsh environmental conditions, from
drought to waterlogging, and can flourish in arid and semi-arid regions. Their nutritional composition
varies among different varieties of millets and accounts for 60 to 70% carbohydrates, 6 to 9%
proteins, 10 to 12% fibers, 1 to 5% fats, and about 2 to 4% minerals. The protein composition of
millets consists mainly of albumin, prolamin, and globulin. Along with high nutritional value, the
nutraceutical composition of millets has the potential to provide several additional health benefits
depending on millet variety. Oxidative stress and inflammation are common pathologies of several
diseases and increase the adversity of the disease. The nutraceutical composition of millet has antiinflammatory
and antioxidant properties, which provide benefits in different diseased conditions,
including cardiovascular disorders, neurological disorders, cancers, diabetes, and several other conditions.
Flavonoids, phenolic acid, catechins, tannins, arabinoxylans, alkaloids, phytosterols, tocopherols,
phytic acid, and carotenoids present in millets act as lead bioactive agents and contribute
to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. The present review illustrates the nutritional and
nutraceutical composition of different millet varieties, with a leading focus on the antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory effects of different nutraceuticals. A wide range of procedures used to evaluate
these effects in different studies has been elaborated along with diverse investigations conducted to
analyze the effectiveness of millet nutraceuticals in diverse varieties of dreaded diseases.
The Therapeutic Potency of Silver/Chitosan, Silver/Saponin and Chitosan/ Saponin Nanocomposites on Ethanol-induced Gastric Ulcers in Wistar Rats
Authors: Hassan Maha Ahmed Taha , Soliman Amel M. , Mohamed Ayman Saber
Published: April 2024

Background:

The annual incidence of peptic ulcer disease is estimated to be four
million cases worldwide, with an average lifetime risk of 7.5% in individuals of all ages. Polymer
nanocomposites have novel prospects in the field of modern medicine.

Objective:

The present research endeavors to assess the therapeutic efficacy of nanoparticles
composed of silver/chitosan, silver/saponin, and chitosan/saponin against gastric ulcers induced
by ethanol in Wistar rats.

Methods:

Forty-eight rats were randomly split into eight groups of the same size. Oral ethanol
(5 ml/kg of body weight) was given to all rat groups except the control one for 1 hour before
treatment. Control and ulcer groups of rats were given distilled water orally. The rats in the other
groups were given orally 1/10 LD50 of each treatment as follows: AgNPs, chitosan NPs, Saponin,
AgNPs-Chitosan NPs, AgNP-Saponin, and chitosan-Saponin NPs.

Results:

NP-treated groups showed a significant increase in the gastric juice pH, glutathione
reduced, catalase, and nitric oxide while gastric juice volume, ulcer index, and malondialdehyde
levels decreased compared with the ulcer group. Histopathological investigation of stomach
showed improvement in NPs groups specially in the chitosan-Saponin NPs group.

Conclusion:

The current study revealed that silver-chitosan, silver-saponin and chitosansaponin
nanocomposites effectively treat gastric ulcers. Chitosan-Saponin nanoparticles showed
high therapeutic effectiveness against gastric ulcer in rats.
The Association between use of Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Inhibitors and the Risk and Mortality of Pancreatic Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Rahimi Rasoul , Hashemi Rafsanjani Seyed Mahmood Reza , Heidari-Soureshjani Saeid , Sherwin Catherine Mary Turner , Kasiri Karamali
Published: April 2024

Background:

Pancreatic Cancer (PC) is one of the most malignant tumors and highly invasive
neoplasms around the world.

Objective:

This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to study the relationship between the use
of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors and the incidence and mortality of PC.

Methods:

The electronic search was conducted systematically until October 10, 2023. in databases,
including Scopus, Web of Science (WOS), PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and Embase.
The required data were extracted from the articles and were analyzed by Stata 15 using statistical
tests (Chi-square and I2), Forest plots, and publication bias tests (Begg's and Egger's tests).

Results:

A total of four studies (2011-2019; n=314,856) investigated the relationship between RAS
antagonists and PC risk. No significant associations were found between angiotensin receptor
blockers (ARBs) (OR=0.94, 95% CI: 0.77-1.14, p=0.513), angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
(ACEIs) (OR=0.96, 95% CI: 0.84-1.09, p=0.505), or combination therapy (ARBs + ACEIs)
(OR=0.97, 95% CI: 0.87-1.09, p=0.627) and PC risk. Also, nine studies (2010-2023; n=20,483) examined
the association between renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors and PC mortality.
Significant reductions in PC mortality were found for ARBs (OR=0.81, 95% CI: 0.66-0.98,
p=0.032), ACEIs (OR=0.89, 95% CI: 0.80-0.99, p=0.038), and combination therapy (OR=0.83,
95% CI: 0.70-0.97, p=0.022). No evidence of publication bias was found in the study results.

Conclusion:

In summary, while renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors did not appear to
impact PC risk, their use was associated with lower PC mortality based on this meta-analysis of the
current evidence. More rigorous and well-designed studies are required to validate and support these
findings.
Proposed Knowledge Transfer Key Factors Model in Malaysian Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Mohidin Rosle , Ahmad Saufi Roselina , Mahmud Roslinah
Published: April 2024

Knowledge transfer entails not only the transmission of information, but also the transmission of experience, best practises, and learning. This combination, known as tacit knowledge, is well recognised as being extremely difficult to articulate and record, but it is invaluable in adding depth and context to information to provide a richer understanding. As a result, ensuring an effective knowledge transfer process necessitates significant dimensions such as human capital skills and values, knowledge type, knowledge transfer methods, and organisational support. The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that influence the implementation of knowledge transfer projects in Malaysian higher education institutions. Based on the comprehensive literature review and pilot study findings, the study identified Higher Institutions of Education (HIE) Capacity, Academia Capability, Graduate Interns Capability, KT Partner Organization, Relational Elements, Technology Augmentation, External Factor, and Knowledge Transfer Mechanism as the primary factors influencing KT project performance. Aside from that, the study suggests that the Knowledge Transfer Mechanism and government policy play a mediating role in the proposed model.
Public Accountability and Deviant Behavior
Authors: Abdullah Aida
Published: April 2024

This study aims to conduct empirical research regarding the issue of deviant behavior among public administrators. Organizational and interpersonal deviances have been used, describing deviance as a multidimensional construct. The study also identified public accountability dimensions; external accountability, internal accountability, leadership, and personality as contributors to the deviance problem. The structural equation modelling showed all constructs showed a degree of validity and reliability and indicated a fit model. Public accountability dimensions have caused variance in organizational and interpersonal deviance, except leadership. The findings can be used by decision-makers to identify the effect of public accountability against deviant behavior.
Measuring Satisfaction with Life-construct among University Students during Covid-19 Pandemic in Sabah, Malaysia
Authors: A. Malek Mohd Dahlan , Mohamed Kamil Ida Shafinaz , Fahrudin Adi , Japil Adeymend Reny
Published: April 2024

This research intended to develop a valid and reliable instrument of the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) to measure satisfaction with life (SWL) constructs among 108 university students in Sabah, Malaysia, through the exploratory factor analysis (EFA) procedure. Using the extraction method of Principal Component Analysis (PCA) with Varimax Rotation, a component of the SWL construct is extracted with an eigenvalue of 3.1. The variance explained for this component is 62%. The construct of SWL has Cronbach's alpha value of .817. The development scale and validation confirmed that the instrument is consistent and stable with university student samples.
Regionalisation and Political Development in Southeast Asia: Towards new modernism
Authors: Zhao Yinliang , Chandran Suseela Devi
Published: April 2024

Political development in Southeast Asia is re-written by regional elites. In the context of the Southeast Asia, a series of interrelated ideological systems, including the formation of elite political consensus is involved. The article argues that there are still long-term challenges in the construction of narrative-discourse systems for forming one's own identity, and defining development space. This paper makes the case that the political spectrum in Southeast Asia does not simply reflect the liberal, conservative, political thought found in Europe, but rather represents a narrative system of civilizational integration based on the region's demands of the contemporary world.
Challenges of E-waste Management in Sabah: A systematic review
Authors: Mohd Rahman Dayang Masleha , Dusim Haidy Henry , Kassim Asiyah
Published: April 2024

E-waste management is becoming more complex as society's reliance on technology grows. Due to the effects on the environment and human health, proper disposal is essential. Through systematic review of 25 articles using PRISMA methodology, this paper explores the e-waste challenges in Sabah, Malaysia. The study discovered that among the challenges are things like poor infrastructure, informal recycling, and little knowledge and awareness. This discovery offers insightful information that will help stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, and researchers, develop sustainable solutions to the e-waste problems in Sabah in particular.
Trips (Insecta: Thysanoptera) asociados a cebolla, lechuga, chile dulce y malezas asociadas en El Zamorano, Honduras
Authors: Gómez-Santos Arnol Ariel , Orozco Jesús , Atencio Valdespino Randy
Published: April 2024

Thrips (Thysanoptera) constitute one of the most important groups of pest insects in horticultural crops worldwide. In Honduras, knowledge about the species of thrips present in crops and associated plants is scarce. The objective of the study was to know the species of thrips present in sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.), onion (Allium cepa L.), lettuce (Lactuca saliva L.), and the four main associated weeds in systems developed in agroecological contexts in El Zamorano (Honduras). Two surveys were carried out for crops and weeds between November 2020 and March 2021. Sampling was carried out randomly and in a non-systematic manner. The four weeds selected for their history of abundance and persistence inside and outside the horticultural plots were identified with taxonomic keys. The thrips collected in the field were taken to laboratory conditions to be macerated, dehydrated, clarified, and mount them on microslides to observe them under a microscope to identify them with taxonomic keys. The weeds sampled and identified included Amaranthus hybridus L., Amaranthus spinosus L., Melampodium divaricatum (Richard), and Portulaca oleracea L. 622 thrips were collected, and seven species were identified, including Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande), Frankliniella bispinosa Morgan, Frankliniella insularis (Franklin), Frankliniella schultzei (Trybom), Microcephalothrips abdominalis (Crawford), Thrips tabaci Lindeman, and Haplothrips gowdeyi Franklin. In the horticultural system studied, F. occidentalis was the dominant species.
Twitter Analysis of Health Care Workers’ Sentiment and Discourse Regarding Post–COVID-19 Condition in Children and Young People: Mixed Methods Study (Preprint)
Authors: Chepo Macarena , Martin Sam , Déom Noémie , Khalid Ahmad Firas , Vindrola-Padros Cecilia
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant global impact, with millions of cases and deaths. Research highlights the persistence of symptoms over time (post–COVID-19 condition), a situation of particular concern in children and young people with symptoms. Social media such as Twitter (subsequently rebranded as X) could provide valuable information on the impact of the post–COVID-19 condition on this demographic.

OBJECTIVE

With a social media analysis of the discourse surrounding the prevalence of post–COVID-19 condition in children and young people, we aimed to explore the perceptions of health care workers (HCWs) concerning post–COVID-19 condition in children and young people in the United Kingdom between January 2021 and January 2022. This will allow us to contribute to the emerging knowledge on post–COVID-19 condition and identify critical areas and future directions for researchers and policy makers.

METHODS

From a pragmatic paradigm, we used a mixed methods approach. Through discourse, keyword, sentiment, and image analyses, using Pulsar and InfraNodus, we analyzed the discourse about the experience of post–COVID-19 condition in children and young people in the United Kingdom shared on Twitter between January 1, 2021, and January 31, 2022, from a sample of HCWs with Twitter accounts whose biography identifies them as HCWs.

RESULTS

We obtained 300,000 tweets, out of which (after filtering for relevant tweets) we performed an in-depth qualitative sample analysis of 2588 tweets. The HCWs were responsive to announcements issued by the authorities regarding the management of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. The most frequent sentiment expressed was negative. The main themes were uncertainty about the future, policies and regulations, managing and addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and post–COVID-19 condition in children and young people, vaccination, using Twitter to share scientific literature and management strategies, and clinical and personal experiences.

CONCLUSIONS

The perceptions described on Twitter by HCWs concerning the presence of the post–COVID-19 condition in children and young people appear to be a relevant and timely issue and responsive to the declarations and guidelines issued by health authorities over time. We recommend further support and training strategies for health workers and school staff regarding the manifestations and treatment of children and young people with post–COVID-19 condition.
A Roadmap for Using Causal Inference and Machine Learning to Personalize Asthma Medication Selection (Preprint)
Authors: Nkoy Flory L , Stone Bryan L , Zhang Yue , Luo Gang
Published: April 2024

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Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) is a mainstay treatment for controlling asthma and preventing exacerbations in patients with persistent asthma. Many types of ICS drugs are used, either alone or in combination with other controller medications. Despite the widespread use of ICSs, asthma control remains suboptimal in many people with asthma. Suboptimal control leads to recurrent exacerbations, causes frequent ER visits and inpatient stays, and is due to multiple factors. One such factor is the inappropriate ICS choice for the patient. While many interventions targeting other factors exist, less attention is given to inappropriate ICS choice. Asthma is a heterogeneous disease with variable underlying inflammations and biomarkers. Up to 50% of people with asthma exhibit some degree of resistance or insensitivity to certain ICSs due to genetic variations in ICS metabolizing enzymes, leading to variable responses to ICSs. Yet, ICS choice, especially in the primary care setting, is often not tailored to the patient’s characteristics. Instead, ICS choice is largely by trial and error and often dictated by insurance reimbursement, organizational prescribing policies, or cost, leading to a one-size-fits-all approach with many patients not achieving optimal control. There is a pressing need for a decision support tool that can predict an effective ICS at the point of care and guide providers to select the ICS that will most likely and quickly ease patient symptoms and improve asthma control. To date, no such tool exists. Predicting which patient will respond well to which ICS is the first step toward developing such a tool. However, no study has predicted ICS response, forming a gap. While the biologic heterogeneity of asthma is vast, few, if any, biomarkers and genotypes can be used to systematically profile all patients with asthma and predict ICS response. As endotyping or genotyping all patients is infeasible, readily available electronic health record data collected during clinical care offer a low-cost, reliable, and more holistic way to profile all patients. In this paper, we point out the need for developing a decision support tool to guide ICS selection and the gap in fulfilling the need. Then we outline an approach to close this gap via creating a machine learning model and applying causal inference to predict a patient’s ICS response in the next year based on the patient’s characteristics. The model uses electronic health record data to characterize all patients and extract patterns that could mirror endotype or genotype. This paper supplies a roadmap for future research, with the eventual goal of shifting asthma care from one-size-fits-all to personalized care, improve outcomes, and save health care resources.
Correction: Application of AI in Multilevel Pain Assessment Using Facial Images: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Huo Jian , Yu Yan , Lin Wei , Hu Anmin , Wu Chaoran
Published: April 2024

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PERBEDAAN TINGKAT KECEMASAN ANTARA LAKI-LAKI DAN PEREMPUAN YANG AKAN MENJALANI OPERASI ELEKTIF POST PREMEDIKASI DENGAN ALPRAZOLAM
Authors: Saputra Rory Denny , Sarosa Pandit , Sudadi
Published: April 2024

Latar Belakang: Pada saat ini tingkat kecemasan yang dialami pasien menjelang operasi masih cukup tinggi yaitu sekitar 60%. Kecemasan ini dapat menyebabkan ketidaknyamanan pasien dan dapat menggangguprosedur pembedahan. Perbandingan tingkat kecemasan antara pasien perempuan dan laki-laki adalah 2:1, baik kecemasan akut maupun kronik. Alprazolam terbukti efektif untuk mengatasi kecemasan preoperatif dengan angka penurunannya mencapai 80%, serta efek samping dari penggunaannya tidak ditemukan. Belum ada bukti alprazolam menurunkan tingkat kecemasan yang sama antara laki-laki dan perempuan.Tujuan Penelitian: Untuk mengetahui daya guna alprazolam dalam mencegah kecemasan pada pasien laki-laki dan perempuan yang akan menjalani operasi elektif.Metode Penelitian: Rancangan penelitian menggunakan uji klinis. Subyek penelitian sebanyak 106 pasien. Analisis data dilakukan untuk data nominal dan ordinal menggunakan uji statistik chi-square, sedangkan data interval dan rasio menggunakan independent t-tes. Nilai p<0,05 dinyatakan bermakna dengan tingkat kepercayaan 95%. Pengukuran yang dilakukan adalah skor tingkat kecemasan antara laki-laki dan perempuan yang diberikan premedikasi alprazolam.Hasil Penelitian: Skor rata-rata pasien laki-laki dibandingkan perempuan di ruang perawatan (45,75 ± 16,87 dibanding 52,48 ± 25,03), sedangkan di ruang persiapan (35,40 ± 18,07 dibanding 42,52 ± 22,13), secara statistik tidak terdapat perbedaan bermakna skor rata-rata tingkat kecemasan antara laki-laki dan perempuan baik di ruang persiapan (p > 0,05). Dari hasil ini dapat dibuktikan bahwa penggunaan alprazolam 0,5 mg dapat menurunkan tingkat kecemasan baik pada pasien laki-laki maupun perempuan, hal ini ditunjukkan dari hasil kategorisasi bahwa pasien yang tidak cemas saat pengukuran di ruang perawatan untuk lakilaki sebanyak 7 orang (13,5%) dan perempuan sebanyak 4 orang (7,4%), setelah dilakukan pengukuran di ruang persiapan pasien yang tidak cemas untuk laki-laki sebanyak 18 orang (34,6%), sedangkan perempuan sebanyak 17 orang (31,5%).Simpulan: Tingkat kecemasan pada pasien laki-laki dan perempuan yang akan menjalani operasi elektif post premedikasi dengan alprazolam tidak berbeda bermakna. Premedikasi alprazolam 0,5 mg terbukti dapat menurunkan tingkat kecemasan baik pada pasien laki-laki maupun perempuan yang akan menjalani operasi elektif.
Research on the Coordinated Development of Tourism and Community Participation
Authors: Zhang Ying
Published: April 2024

with the rapid development of tourism, the importance of community participation has become increasingly prominent. Through the in-depth study of the coordinated development of tourism and community participation, this paper analyzes the impact of community participation on the development of tourism, and puts forward the corresponding strategies and methods, aiming to achieve the sustainable development of tourism and the comprehensive improvement of the community.
Narrative Perspective and its Spatial Effects in To the Lighthouse
Authors: Li Nuoxuan
Published: April 2024

To the Lighthouse is one of Woolf’s representative works. The choice and shift of narrative perspectives in the novel create a unique narrative mode and also give rise to a spatial effect. This article focuses on the narrative perspectives in To the Lighthouse from the perspective of spatial narration, investigating that how zero focalization presents physical space, internal focalization contributes to the formation of multidimensional space of character consciousness and subjective emotional space, and how perspective shifts construct the spacial juxtaposition or switch, as well as narrative structure. In this essay, we can gain insights into Woolf’s unique narrative artistry.
Inheritance, Protection and Innovation of Festival Culture in the Perspective of Intangible Cultural Heritage—The Case of Zigong Lantern Festival
Authors: Li Yuanzhen , Li Sixuan , Rao Guohui
Published: April 2024

The Zigong Lantern Festival is a traditional folk cultural activity in the Zigong area of Sichuan Province, and is an important component of Chinese lantern festival culture and festival culture. The Lantern Festival has a long history and distinctive characteristics, becoming one of the most unique branches of Chinese lantern culture with its distinct cultural connotations and artistic features. This article will use analogy and literature analysis to study the cultural origin, folk content, forms of expression, unique charm, protection and inheritance of the Zigong Lantern Festival. It will explore new methods for intangible cultural heritage to help revitalize festival culture, new paths to realize economic and cultural value, and further promote the modernization development of excellent traditional Chinese culture.
An Observational Multi-Center Study Protocol for Distribution of Pattern Identification and Clinical Index in Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Zhao HuiYan , Kwon Ojin , Seo Bok-Nam , Park Seong-Uk , Yoo Horyong , Jang Jung-Hee
Published: April 2024

Objectives: This study investigated the pattern identification (PI) and clinical index of Parkinson’s disease (PD) for personalized diagnosis and treatment.Methods: This prospective observational multi-center study recruited 100 patients diagnosed with PD from two Korean medicine hospitals. To cluster new subtypes of PD, items on a PI questionnaire (heat and cold, deficiency and excess, visceral PI) were evaluated along with pulse and tongue analysis. Gait analysis was performed and blood and feces molecular signature changes were assessed to explore biomarkers for new subtypes. In addition, unified PD rating scale II and III scores and the European quality of life 5-dimension questionnaire were assessed.Results: The clinical index obtained in this study analyzed the frequency statistics and hierarchical clustering analysis to classify new subtypes based on PI. Moreover, the biomarkers and current status of herbal medicine treatment were analyzed using the new subtypes. The results provide comprehensive data to investigate new subtypes and subtype-based biomarkers for the personalized diagnosis and treatment of PD patients. Ethical approval was obtained from the medical ethics committees of the two Korean medicine hospitals. All amendments to the research protocol were submitted and approved.Conclusions: An objective and standardized diagnostic tool is needed for the personalized treatment of PD by traditional Korean medicine. Therefore, we developed a clinical index as the basis for the PI clinical evaluation of PD.
Effect of Hwanggigyejiomul-tang on Postoperative Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema (BCRL): A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Lee Yeong-seo , Kim Ye-seul , Kim Young-kyun , Kim Kyoung-min
Published: April 2024

Objectives: This study assessed the effectiveness of Hwanggigyejiomul-tang for postoperative breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) by a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).Methods: A search was conducted using keywords such as “breast cancer”, “lymphedema”, “edema”, “Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu decoction”, “Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu tang”, and “Hwanggigyejiomul tang” in 10 databases (PubMed, Cochrane, ScienceDirect, CNKI, CiNii, RISS, KISS, ScienceON, OASIS, DBpia) on February 11, 2024. There were no limits on the publication period and language, and the quality of the studies was evaluated using Cochrane’s risk of bias tool. A meta-analysis was performed based on the outcome measurements, such as total effective rate (TER), increase in shoulder joint mobility (flexion, extension, abduction, adduction), Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA), and visual analog scale (VAS) using Review Manager Web.Results: Eleven RCTs were selected. The treatment group (Hwanggigyejiomul-tang-gagambang or hapbang with control group intervention) showed a more statistically significant effect compared with the control group (physical therapy or western medicine) in TER (upper limb circumference change), TER (upper limb edema grade change), increase in flexion angle, increase in extension angle, increase in adduction angle, FMA, and VAS.Conclusions: Hwanggigyejiomul-tang is effective in treating postoperative BCRL. However, because of the low quality of the included studies, more clinical studies are required to increase the possibility of clinical use.
A Case Study of Combined Korean Medicine Treatment of Paraplegia Diagnosed as Spinal Cord Infarction
Authors: Park Hyun-seo , Kim Sun-joong , Ha Ji-su , Kim Jin-won
Published: April 2024

Spinal cord infarction is one of the rare strokes with no clear signs of serious nerve damage or after-effects. This study reports on the effectiveness of a combined treatment of Korean medicine and acupuncture on bilateral paraplegia, dysuria, and constipation in a patient with sudden-onset spinal cord infarction. An 84-year-old male patient was diagnosed with spinal cord infarction in August 2022. After diagnosis by whole spine MRI, he received treatment for two months at another hospital, but the improvement was insignificant. He then received Korean medicine treatment, and during this period, his lower extremity manual muscle test grade improved from 3 to 4 and his modified Rivermead mobility index score increased by 13 points, compared with hospitalization. Dysuria improved with acupuncture, and constipation improved with herbal medicine treatment. A combination of herbal medicine and acupuncture can be used to treat paraplegia, dysuria, and constipation caused by spinal cord infarction.
Some generaliztions of numerical radius inequalities including the off-diagonal parts of block matrices
Authors: Burqan Aliaa , Alkhalely Saeed , Conde Cristian
Published: April 2024

In this paper, we introduce several numerical radius inequalities involving
off-diagonal part of 2 ? 2 positive semidefinite block matrices and their
diagonal blocks. It is shown that if A, B,C ? Mn(C) are such that [A B* B C] ? 0, then w2r(B) ? 1/2 ?||A4r? + A4r(1??)|| ||C4r? + C4r(1??)|| , and w2r(B) ?
||?A r/? + (1 ? ?)C r/1?? , for 0 < ? < 1, r ? 1. Moreover, we establish some
numerical radius inequalities for products and sums of matrices.
On completeness of some pro-solvable Lie algebras
Authors: Abdurasulov K.K. , Omirov B.A. , Rakhimov I.S. , Solijanova G.O.
Published: April 2024

In the paper we describe the derivations of two N-graded infinite-dimensional
Lie algebras n1 and n2 which are the positive parts of the affine Kac-Moody
algebras A(1) 1 and A(2) 2 , respectively. Then we construct all
pro-solvable Lie algebras whose potential nilpotent ideals are n1 and n2 and
compute low-dimensional (co)homology groups of the pro-solvable Lie algebras
constructed.
Nevus-associated Lentigo Maligna and Lentigo Maligna Melanoma, Clinicopathological Features
Authors: Drakensjö Iara R.T. , Hedblad Mari-Anne , Colón Cervantes Eugenia , Girnita Ada
Published: April 2024

Nevus-associated lentigo maligna and lentigo maligna melanoma (NALMM) are rarely described in the literature and are considered an incidental finding. This study aimed to evaluate the frequency of NALMM and its clinicopathological features. A total of 201 histopathology reports were reviewed and among them 20% of the samples corresponded to NALMM, with females overrepresented in this group (p = 0.02). A significant association was also observed between NALMM with the presence of multiple nevi (p = 0.01), and dysplastic nevi (p = 0.04). Moreover, the risk of developing a second melanoma of nevus-associated type was 4.3 times higher in patients with NALMM. These results indicate that NALMM is more frequent than previously reported, suggesting that the associated nevus could interact or even act as a precursor for LM/LMM. Future studies with larger samples allied to techniques like confocal microscopy and molecular analysis are essential to determine this biological link between nevus and LM/LMM.
Skin Cancer Risk of Narrow-Band UV-B (TL-01) Phototherapy: A Multi-Center Registry Study with 4,815 Patients
Authors: Åkerla Petra , Pukkala Eero , Helminen Mika , Korhonen Niina , Karppinen Toni
Published: April 2024

Narrow-band TL-01 ultraviolet B phototherapy (TL-01) is an effective and widely used treatment for many skin diseases. The purpose of the investigation was to assess the risk of skin cancers in patients treated with TL-01 phototherapy who have not received any other phototherapy modalities. This cohort study included 4,815 TL-01 treated patients in Finland with psoriasis or atopic dermatitis. Clinical information was collected from the hospital records and linked with Finnish Cancer Registry data. The follow-up started from the first TL-01 treatment and the mean follow-up time was 8.4 years. Standardized incidence ratios were calculated for basal cell carcinoma, cutaneous melanoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. The standardized incidence ratio for basal cell carcinoma was 2.5 (95% confidence interval 1.8–3.5), for cutaneous melanoma 4.0 (95% confidence interval 2.1–6.8) and for squamous cell carcinoma 3.7 (95% confidence interval 1.7–7.0). For basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, the standardized incidence ratios remained similar during the whole follow-up time while the standardized incidence ratio for cutaneous melanoma was markedly higher during the first 5 years of follow-up. In conclusion, an increased incidence of skin cancers was observed among TL-01 treated patients. It should be confirmed in the future whether the skin cancer risk of TL-01 phototherapy will remain high in a longer follow-up.
Trajetória e perspectivas para o pensamento urbano
Authors: Souza Vitoria Gonzatti de
Published: April 2024

O artigo aborda a trajetória do pensamento urbano brasileiro a partir da década de 1950, passando pelo momento atual e oferecendo perspectivas sobre questões que necessitam atenção para o futuro das cidades brasileiras. A reflexão aqui proposta reúne o histórico político do Brasil, o tratamento conferido à questão urbana e a materialidade das cidades. As principais conclusões desta reflexão indicam a necessidade de atentar para a reconfiguração da participação dos setores público e privado nas políticas públicas ligadas às questões urbanas, uma vez que isto se reflete na materialidade do espaço urbano e, portanto, sobre o direito coletivo à cidade.
Implantação de ações afirmativas raciais na UTFPR: um breve balanço histórico
Authors: Kominek Andrea Maila Voss , De Oliveira Celso Fernando Claro , De Medeiros Jussara Marques , Vanali Ana Crhistina
Published: April 2024

O presente artigo apresenta, brevemente, as principais iniciativas adotadas no Campus Curitiba da Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (UTFPR) visando promover a integração étnico-racial. Analisou-se as mudanças efetuadas pela instituição para se adaptar a legislação que regulamenta o ensino de História e Cultura Afro-brasileiras e o sistema de cotas nas instituições federais de ensino superior. Para isso utilizou-se o método da pesquisa documental. A análise do material coletado permitiu realizar reflexões sobre os desafios para a valorização das raízes afro-brasileiras no ambiente acadêmico da UTFPR. Concluiu-se que ainda há muito a ser discutido e aprimorado, tanto das cotas raciais, como das bancas de heteroidentificação na instituição para que, além de atingirem seus objetivos, constituam processos seguros.
Além do monumento que se vê: a experiência arquitetônica em pessoas com deficiência visual
Authors: Khouri Gihad Abdalla El , Wozhiak Gabriella da Rosa
Published: April 2024

O trabalho busca problematizar a experiência de pessoas com deficiência visual no espaço arquitetônico construído monumental. Em um primeiro momento, apresenta o embasamento teórico sobre imaginação, percepção, experiência espacial, pessoas com deficiência visual e os possíveis problemas gerados pela arquitetura do espetáculo. A pesquisa também inclui entrevistas aplicadas a pessoas com deficiência visual, com o objetivo de compreender as questões de percepção e vivência dessas pessoas no ambiente arquitetônico, especialmente em museus, e como esses espaços se apresentam além dos aspectos visuais.
Pengaruh Capital Intensity, Investment Opportunity Set dan Corporate Social Responsibility terhadap Konservatisme Akuntansi: Studi Empiris pada Perusahaan Food and Beverage yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2018-2022
Authors: Zelvira Rahma , Honesty Fiola Finomia , Honesty Helga Nuri , Pebriyani Dewi
Published: April 2024

This study will examine the relationship between capital intensity, investment opportunities and corporate social responsibility on accounting conservatism. The scope of this research includes food and beverage companies with a total sample of 24 companies spanning a period of 5 years, namely from 2018-2022, so the total research sample is 120 food & beverage companies using a purposive sampling method based on certain criteria. The data in this research uses secondary data using the eviews analysis method. The research results show that capital intensity,  investment opportunities and corporate social responsibility have no effect on accounting conservatism.
The Function of Taboo Expressions in Nicki Minaj’s Song Lyrics
Authors: Puri Anindita Dewangga , Yudanti Theodora Pramasitha , Yogaswari Owena Zaneta
Published: April 2024

The societal phenomenon of taboo terms is commonly expressed in song lyrics. This research focuses on the function of taboo expressions in the song lyrics of Nicki Minaj, a singer who is known to use such expressions. The first objective of this analysis is to determine the types of taboo expressions found in Minaj’s songs. Secondly, the researchers examine the function of these expressions in the song lyrics. Four of Minaj's songs are presented in the data: "Superbass," "Megatron," "Barbie Tingz," and "Anaconda." This research employs descriptive and qualitative analysis, as well as the theoretical frameworks provided by Battistella (2005) and Wardhaugh (2021). The findings demonstrate that vulgarity is the most frequent form of taboo expression in Minaj's song lyrics, while the main function of these phrases is to attract attention. These songs indicate more than simply linguistic qualities; they also offer a thorough understanding of the social setting. This study fills a gap in the literature on taboo expressions in song lyrics by revealing the function and types of taboo expressions employed by a well-known singer. This research has the capacity to enlighten future research on the usage of taboo expressions in music, and the broader cultural consequences of such language implication.
The Comparison of Translation Strategies in the Old and New Translations of The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential People in History by Michael Hart
Authors: Nayla Ananda , Dewi Haru Deliana
Published: April 2024

Translations of the same text might be different from one version to another based on the translation strategies that are used by the translator. By examining the translation strategies in the old and the new translations of a book titled The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential People in the World by Michael Hart, this research aims to analyze the different translation procedures, methods, and ideology used in the two versions. To conduct this research, the researcher uses the descriptive qualitative method with a purposive sampling technique. This research focuses on analyzing the first chapter about the biography of Prophet Muhammad and the fifth chapter about the biography of Confucius. The findings show that there are nine translation procedures used in both the old and the new translations. However, there is a difference in the dominant translation procedure and the frequency of the overall translation procedures. The dominant procedure in the old translation is expansion, while in the new translation is naturalization. The total frequency of the procedures in the new translation is also not as many as the old translation. Based on the procedures found, the old translation uses the communicative translation method and free translation method, while the new translation uses the faithful translation method and semantic translation method. This result shows that there is a shift of ideology between the old and the new translations, from domestication to foreignization.
Physicochemical and antibacterial pathogenic characterization of papaya leaf extract liquid soap (Carica papaya L.)
Authors: Handayani Dewi , Hepriyeni Yesi , Amir Hermansyah , Ginting Sura Menda , Nurhamidah Nurhamidah
Published: April 2024

This research aims to identify the physicochemical characteristics and pathogenic antibacterial activity of papaya leaf extract liquid soap (Carica Papaya L.). The sample used was papaya leaf extract whose mass was varied. The data acquisition process was obtained from the results of physicochemical testing of liquid soap formulations and from the results of antibacterial activity tests. This research began by extracting the sample using maceration technique. The extract was then formulated to be the liquid soap formulation 1, 2 and 3 with various masses i.e. three, four and five grams of extract, respectively. The physicochemical test showed that the organoleptic test, pH test, foam height test, specific gravity test, water content test and free alkali test met the SNI physical quality standards for liquid soap and the antibacterial activity test carried out on S. aureus and E. coli bacteria was obtained for S. aureus bacteria. formulations 1, 2 and 3 produce resistance of 2.06 mm, 2.21 mm and 2.46 mm respectively. Meanwhile, for E. coli bacteria, the inhibitory power produced by formulations 1, 2 and 3 was 2.84 mm, 3.41 mm and 3.71 mm, respectively. Based on the results of this research, it can be concluded that the liquid soap formulation from papaya leaf extract meets the physical standards for liquid soap quality according to SNI and has antibacterial activity.
Soil Color Comparison Using Munsell Soil Color Chart and Calibrated Smartphone Camera
Authors: Kautsar Valensi , Faizah Kuni , Uktoro Arief Ika
Published: April 2024

Soil color is a crucial property in soil fertility assessment and monitoring. However, the subjective nature of the Munsell Soil Color Chart (MSCC) can lead to uncertainty in the analysis. To address this issue, a study was conducted to develop a soil color classification model from smartphone digital imagery based on color analysis and MSCC. The study involved taking 26 soil samples from various soil types and locations in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Digital images of the soil were taken through a smartphone camera and compared with observations using MSCC to compare color differences (ΔE) based on Lab values. Soil images obtained from indoor studio conditions and calibration using spydercheckr in indoor and outdoor conditions are compared with MSCC and Chromameter values. The L*a*b color space was found to be superior to RGB for predicting and detecting small differences in color. The study also found that the Munsell soil color chart (MSCC) had a lower color difference than the chromameter in all lighting conditions, indicating that the MSCC or visual assessment can better detect the main soil color or soil matrix, while chromameter readings may have errors due to soil impurities.
Avaliação do ensino superior no Brasil e o plano nacional de educação 2001-2010
Authors: Antunes Marcelo Moreira
Published: April 2024

Este estudo objetiva refletir sobre as concepções presentes na avaliação do ensino superior frente às metas apresentadas no Plano Nacional de Educação pluriênio 2001-2010 instituído pela Lei nº 10172/2001 promulgada ainda sob o governo de Fernando Henrique Cardoso. No Plano Nacional de Educação pôde-se destacar como meta o aumento do número de vagas no ensino superior, porém sem perder a qualidade do ensino. Esse foco coloca tensão no ponto relacionado à avaliação do ensino superior, pois o sistema de avaliação governamental deve equilibrar os padrões de qualidade almejados e a massificação da oferta apoiada na iniciativa privada. Mediar essa questão e administrar as tensões geradas por esses fatos é tarefa para o atual sistema da avaliação do ensino superior, que deve estar em consonância com a comunidade acadêmica, englobando todos no processo e se reconstruindo no cotidiano educacional.
Implicações da expansão urbana na (trans)formação de centralidades e da arquitetura: o centro antigo de natal (Brasil)
Authors: Gomes Cilene , Trigueiro Edja
Published: April 2024

O presente artigo faz uma reflexão sobre a constituição e a transformação do espaço intraurbano da cidade de Natal, no estado do Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil, e as implicaçõesde sua expansão no conjunto edificado, especialmente no bairro de Cidade Alta, o núcleo urbano fundador. Adota-se a ótica conceitual dos extensores urbanos e da lógica social do espaço para a compreensão dessa expansão, analisada em sua estrutura espacial por meio de representações diacrônicas de sucessivos estágios de desenvolvimento que revelam alterações em acessibilidade topológica e permitem discutir relações entre configuração espacial da cidade como um todo estruturado e forma e usos da arquitetura, à luz da noção de movimento natural. Apontamentos críticos sobre intervenções recentes são, ainda, referidos à acessibilidade topológica, à integridade arquitetural e à animação urbana.
Examining the Synthesis of Islamic Commercial Principles and Local Customary Practices: A Case Study of Nyambut Sawah Traditions in Tejamari, Banten
Authors: Jamaluddin Jamaluddin , Hayat Milatul , Masduki Masduki , Mukarromah Oom , Jamaludin Jamaludin
Published: April 2024

The influence stemming from the intersection of local traditions and religious percept manifests itself in the practice of nyambut sawah (paddy cultivation) among the Tejamari community. This practise resembles the utilisation of agricultural land (muzāra’ah) in Islamic commercial law (fiqh mu’āmalah), wherein landowners provide agricultural land to cultivators for cultivation with a profit-sharing system. This article aims to analyse the extent to which the practice of nyambut sawah adopts the principles of Islamic commercial law. This study employs a normative-empirical approach, conducting observations and interviews with eighteen informants. The research finds that the nyambut sawah tradition practiced by the Tejamari community reflects the muzāra’ah contract in fiqh mu’āmalah. The muzāra’ah contract is reflected in five models of profit-sharing systems, wherein the division of tasks, responsibilities, profits, and risks has been mutually agreed upon. Despite differences in opinion regarding the responsibility for the cost of rice milling (ngeprik padi), this practice still maintains values of mutual assistance between landowners and cultivators in overcoming economic difficulties. This article argues that local traditions and religious values can together provide solutions for the sustainability of agricultural activities.

[Pengaruh interaksi tradisi lokal dengan agama tampak dalam praktik nyambut sawah di kalangan masyarakat Tejamari. Praktik ini menyerupai pemanfaatan lahan pertanian (muzāra’ah) dalam fikih muamalah, di mana pemilik tanah menyediakan lahan pertanian kepada penggarap untuk ditanami dengan sistem bagi hasil. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis sejauh mana praktik nyambut sawah mengadopsi prinsip-prinsip hukum bisnis Islam. Studi ini menggunakan pendekatan normatif-empiris, melakukan observasi dan wawancara dengan delapan belas informan. Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tradisi nyambut sawah yang dipraktikkan oleh masyarakat Tejamari mencerminkan kontrak muzāra’ah dalam fikih muamalah. Kontrak muzāra’ah tercermin dalam lima model sistem bagi hasil, di mana pembagian tugas, tanggung jawab, keuntungan, dan risiko telah disepakati secara bersama. Meskipun terdapat perbedaan pendapat mengenai tanggung jawab atas biaya ngeprik padi (penggilingan padi), praktik ini tetap mempertahankan nilai-nilai saling tolong-menolong antara pemilik lahan dan penggarap dalam mengatasi kesulitan ekonomi. Artikel ini berargumen bahwa tradisi lokal dan nilai-nilai agama dapat bersama-sama memberikan solusi untuk keberlanjutan kegiatan pertanian.]
Modelo georreferenciado de análisis climático para determinar estrategias de diseño bioclimático por regiones en la República Mexicana
Authors:   , Aranda Barajas Gerardo René
Published: April 2024

La mejor manera de determinar las condiciones ambientales externas, así como las posibles demandas y exigencias que ejercerá el espacio externo en las edificaciones para plantear propuestas arquitectónicas que den solución a las demandas de confort en los espacios interiores en la arquitectura es a partir de la utilización herramientas y metodologías de análisis bioclimático, este proceso de análisis permite comparar las condiciones climáticas existentes con las condiciones de confort deseables. En esta investigación se desarrolló un modelo de análisis que integró técnicas, herramientas y procesos metodológicos de análisis espacial, análisis bioclimático y de los sistemas de información geográfica con el objetivo de generar propuestas de estrategias de diseño bioclimático para conseguir condiciones de confort en los espacios interiores utilizando energías y tecnologías pasivas de acuerdo con las condiciones ambientales preexistentes de la zona de emplazamiento seleccionada. Las herramientas de análisis bioclimático que fueron utilizadas para el análisis de la información climática y de confort fueron la carta psicrométrica de Givoni (1981) y el proceso metodológico Control Potential Zone (CPZ) o la Zona de Control Potencial desarrollado por Steven Szokolay y Michael Docherty (1999).