bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Molecules of the year -2022. A closer look at the Megalo-Cavitands.
Authors: Rzepa Henry
Published: August 2023

In the previous post, I discussed how data associated with two of the candidates for molecules of the year – 2022 could be retrieved and then used to inspect their three dimensional structures.
Trimerous pericyclic reactions: what is the effect of changing the electron count by two?
Authors: Rzepa Henry
Published: August 2023

In an earlier post, I pondered on how the “arrow pushing” for the thermal pericyclic reactions of some annulenes (cyclic conjugated hydrocarbons) could be represented in terms of either two separate electrocyclic reactions or of one cycloaddition reaction.
Not What You Want II
Authors: Royle Stephen
Published: August 2023

This is a follow up to a previous post. Despite what the title says, it is what we wanted. Our paper on dongles has just been published in Journal of Cell Science.
Strategische motieven voor interorganisationele samenwerking binnen learning communities
Authors: Bos Peter , Ros Anje , Snoeren Miranda , Thunnissen Marian
Published: August 2023

De afgelopen jaren investeren hogescholen sterk in learning communities: interorganisationele samenwerkingsverbanden waarin studenten, docenten en praktijkpartners samen leren, werken en onderzoeken. Waarom opleidingen en praktijkpartners willen participeren in learning communities is nog nauwelijks onderzocht. Daarom staat in dit artikel de vraag centraal wat strategische motieven voor opleidingen en praktijkpartners zijn om interorganisationeel samen te werken binnen learning communities en in hoeverre deze motieven verschillen tussen en binnen sectoren. Op basis van een uitgebreide literatuurverkenning en semi-gestructureerde interviews met partners binnen vijf learning communities uit verschillende sectoren blijkt dat legitimerende, ontwikkelingsgerichte, kapitaal gerelateerde en maatschappelijke motieven een rol kunnen spelen. Twee motieven worden door vrijwel alle samenwerkende actoren binnen learning communities genoemd: de ontwikkeling van studenten en het vinden van innovatieve oplossingen voor vraagstukken uit de praktijk. De ontwikkeling van docenten wordt nauwelijks genoemd als expliciet motief. Er zijn een aantal verschillen tussen publiek-publiek gesitueerde en in publiek-privaat gesitueerde learning communities. Dit onderzoek reikt een denkkader aan dat in toekomstig onderzoek en in de praktijk gebruikt kan worden om motieven voor interorganisationele samenwerking in learning communities te duiden.
Effectiveness of Powtoon Learning Media in Increasing Students' English Grammar Knowledge
Authors: Darmawati Darmawati
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study was to ascertain how Pow Toon learning materials work to improve students' English grammar knowledge. This study was carried out in Medan, Indonesia. Twenty eighth-grade kids served as the study's participants. Using Pow Toon learning resources, students' results on the English Grammar (basic present tense) test increased with each test. The pre-test had an average score of 57.66, the first cycle's test had an average of 74.33, and the second cycle's exam had an average of 90.66. The percentage of students passing their English Grammar tests (simple present tense) shows an increase; in the pre-test, 5% of students met the Maximum Completeness Criteria (KKM). 45% of students passed the first cycle test, whereas 100% of students passed the second cycle test. This indicates that using Pow Toon educational materials can help students learn more about English Grammar (simple present tense). Pow Toon learning materials engage students in the learning process, make the subject matter simple to write about and comprehend, and inspire them to use English Grammar (simple present tense) in discussions to explain daily activities.
From Nature to Pen: Designing an Inclusive Writing Course for Educators
Authors: Sockman Beth , Kieselbach Laura , Danning Robin , Heffernan Devin , Hill Jessica , Husted Jamilyn , Sullivan Caitlin
Published: August 2023

This design case highlights a collaborative effort among teachers, professors, park rangers, and local mindfulness instructors. Together, they developed a virtual course aimed at promoting wellness through nature and reflective writing, while emphasizing diversity. The team utilized instructional design processes and levels of culture to create an inclusive asynchronous course for educators. They faced challenges regarding the design team composition and the influence of popular culture, which hindered inclusivity. Recommendations include diversifying the design team, incorporating a diversity, equity, and inclusion audit, and allowing intentional planning time. These steps aim to enhance inclusivity and cater to diverse populations in instructional design endeavors.
Respiratory viral infections in the elderly: From the perspective of the aging immune system
Authors: Zhang Xueyang , Xu Jiuyang , Wang Yeming , Li Hui , Yu Jiapei , Shang Xiao , Shang Lianhan , Hou Baidong , Zhang Xulong , Cao Bin
Published: August 2023

The susceptibility of the elderly to respiratory viral infections and the challenges posed by an aging population necessitate imperative development of advanced preventive and therapeutic strategies for elderly individuals. The clinical outcome of such infections is intricately determined by the complex interplay among viruses, host tissues, and immune cells. Elderly individuals exhibit a diminished efficacy of their immune system to clear viruses, consequently leading to prolonged viral insults, tissue damage, and an excessive activation of inflammatory cells. These ultimately result in worse clinical outcomes. Targeting the dysregulated antiviral immune responses has emerged as a potential approach to improve the prognosis of geriatric patients. It is noteworthy that the impacts of aging on antiviral immune responses are highly heterogenous. Thus, individualized patient assessment and management assume paramount importance. This review aims to summarize the current evidence elucidating the effects of aging on immune responses to respiratory viruses, with the ultimate goal of identifying knowledge gaps that can inform future research and enhance the management of elderly individuals.
Chemistry and electrochemistry of CeO2-based interlayers: Prolonging the lifetime of solid oxide fuel and electrolysis cells
Authors: Erpalov M. V. , Tarutin A. P. , Danilov N. A. , Osinkin D. A. , Medvedev D. A.
Published: August 2023

Research and development of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs) are currently of paramount importance in terms of realizing hydrogen energy and carbon emission reduction programs, which many countries have committed to. Although, there are many outstanding results in the fabrication and characterization of SOFCs and SOECs with promising oxygen-ionic and proton-conducting electrolytes, conventional zirconia electrolytes are still widely used not only in a lab-scale setup, but also in the form of enlarged cells and stacks, with the experimental operation of the latter during 10 000–100 000 h. To ensure good performance stability and microstructural integrity of such multilayered cells, a special attention should be paid to the chemical activity of functional materials toward their interaction with each other, especially in long-term focus. The literature analysis has shown that many undesirable processes occur in SOFCs and SOECs with the classical pairs of zirconia electrolytes and strontium-containing electrodes, including element segregation and interdiffusion, insulating phase formation, microscopic defect appearance, and delamination. Some of these processes can be efficiently eliminated by using so-called interlayers designed from doped ceria materials. Due to their numerous beneficial functions, such interlayers have several synonymous names: blocking, barrier, buffer, or protecting layers. Herein, we review the recent progress and achievements in the fundamental and applied researches dealing with the ceria interlayers and their impact on chemistry and electrochemistry of solid oxide cells based on classical zirconia electrolytes as well as promising oxygen-ionic and proton-conducting analogs.
 The bibliography includes 405 references.
Bağırsak Mikrobiyotası ve Gastrointestinal Sistem Hastalıklarında Probiyotiklerin Mikrobiyotaya Etkisi
Authors: YILMAZ Kardelen , KARLI Kevser
Published: August 2023

Mikrobiyota başta bakteriler olmak üzere, virüs, mantar, protozoa gibi mikroorganizmaları içeren sistemdir. Bağırsak mikrobiyotasındaki bu mikroorganizmalar kısa zincirli yağ asitlerinin yıkılması, vitaminlerin sentezi, biliyer asit metabolizmasının modülasyonu, immün sistemin düzenlenmesi, antimikrobiyal faktörlerin üretiminin sağlanması gibi çeşitli görevler üstlenmiştir. Sağlıklı bireylerde bağırsak mikrobiyotası mikroorganizmaların sayısı ve çeşitliliği açısından dengelidir. Ancak gastrointestinal sistem (GİS) hastalığı olan bireylerin sağlıklı bireylerden farklı bir mikrobiyotaya sahip olduğu, mikroorganizmaların sayı ve çeşitliliğinin farklılık gösterdiği bildirilmektedir. Probiyotiklerin bu hastalıkların tedavisinde ve yönetilmesinde, semptomların azaltılmasında, mikrobiyota dengesinin korunmasında ve disbiyozun önlenmesinde aktif rol oynadığı düşünülmektedir. Klinisyenler son yıllarda sıklıkla çeşitli probiyotik suşlarının kullanımını önermektedir. Ancak araştırmacılar GİS hastalıklarında probiyotiklerin etkili olduğunu fakat kişiselleştirilmiş tedavi statejilerinin geliştirilmesi gerektiğini düşünmektedir. Ayrıca yapılan araştırma sonuçlarına göre araştırmacıların genel kanısı hastalığa özgü olarak kullanılacak spesifik probiyotik türlerinin doz ve süreleri için ileri araştırmalar yapılması gerektiği şeklindedir.
Ympäristö, politiikka ja julkisuus
Authors: Kumpu Ville
Published: August 2023

Tutkimuksen perusteella median ja politiikan välisen suhteen rakentumista ympäristöpolitiikan toimintakentällä määrittelee ympäristönsuojelun kulttuurisen painoarvon merkittävä vahvistuminen 1970-luvulta nykypäivään. Tutkituissa tapauksissa journalismin kehykset, kerronta ja mielipiteenilmaisu virittyivät pitkälti tämän kulttuurisen muutoksen mukaisesti. Ympäristökiistojen tapahtumapaikkoihin kiinnittyvän paikallisjulkisuuden ja valtakunnallisen julkisuuden välillä vaikuttaisi tässä suhteessa olevan kuitenkin myös selkeitä eroja. Toimijoiden näkökulmasta ympäristön pilaamisen oikeuttamisesta journalistisessa julkisuudessa on tullut hankalampaa ja ympäristönsuojelun merkityksen suorasta kiistämisestä riskialtista. Järkeilyn tyylissä ei tutkituissa tapauksissa havaittu vastaavanlaisia eroja. Julkisuus ei muuttunut konfliktihakuisemmaksi. Ympäristöön liittyvän tiedon, ympäristönsuojelun arvon tai vilpillisyyteen liittyvien epäilysten merkitys kiistoperusteena vaihteli tapauksittain.
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Sisällys
1 Johdanto2 Medioituminen ympäristöpolitiikan toimintakentällä3 Kolme ympäristökiistaa4 Ympäristökiistojen diskursiivinen rakentuminen5 Ympäristökiistojen puhuvat toimijat ja julkisuuskäytännöt6 Journalismi ympäristökiistojen jäsentäjänä7 Järkeilyn tyyli ympäristökiistoissa8 Yhteenveto: Ympäristökiistat ja julkisuuden logiikka
Medioitunut valta ja politiikan paluu
Authors: Reunanen Esa , Kunelius Risto
Published: August 2023

Medioitunut valta ja politiikan paluu kuvaa suomalaisten päättäjien suhdetta mediaan heille vuosina 2009 ja 2019 suunnattujen kyselyjen perusteella. Kyselyihin vastasi vaikuttaja-asemassa olevia henkilöitä kahdeksalta eri yhteiskuntasektorilta. Vuonna 2009 vastaajia oli 419 ja vuonna 2019 heitä oli 484. Tulokset kuvaavat pientä mutta selvää muutosta konsensushakuisesta ja verkostomaisesta päätöksentekotavasta kohti ideologisempaa ja enemmän valtakamppailuihin nojaavaa päätöksentekotapaa. Tämä ei kuitenkaan näytä juuri vaikuttaneen neuvotteluprosessien avoimuuteen tai haluun rikkoa niiden luottamuksellisuutta. Päättäjien suhde julkisuuteen on kuitenkin muuttunut aiempaa ammattimaisemmaksi ja harkitummaksi. Myös sosiaalisen median merkityksen kasvu julkisuudenhallinnassa näkyy tuloksissa selvästi samoin kuin journalistisen uutismedian painoarvon lasku. Julkisuus mielletään aiempaakin riskialttiimmaksi ja tarkoitushakuisemmaksi poliittisen kamppailun areenaksi, mutta arviot journalismin rationaalisuudesta ovat muuttuneet myönteisemmiksi. Mediajulkisuuden koettu merkitys henkilökohtaisen vaikutusvallan lähteenä on heikentynyt hieman, mutta päättäjien käsitykset heidän alttiudestaan mediavaikutuksille eivät juuri ole muuttuneet.
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MODELO ESTRUCTURAL DE LA PRÁCTICA DOCENTE Y SATISFACCIÓN DE LOS ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS EN ENTORNOS VIRTUALES
Authors: Flores Chinte Milagros Catalina , Norabuena Figueroa Roger Pedro , Norabuena Figueroa Emerson Damián
Published: August 2023

Este estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar el modelo estructural para relacionar la práctica docente y la satisfacción de los estudiantes universitarios en los entornos virtuales. La muestra fue 1,200 alumnos de la Facultad de Comunicación y la de Administración y Marketing de la Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas. Se midieron estas variables mediante cuestionarios adecuados y con medidas de ajuste aceptables. Se concluyó que, existe una asociación estructural positiva entre la práctica docente y la satisfacción de los estudiantes universitarios en entornos virtuales.
EVALUACIÓN DE LÍNEAS ELITES DE ARROZ DE EMPRESAS OBTENTORAS DE VENEZUELA, INIA Y APROSCELLO, PORTUGUESA, CICLO 2016 – 2017
Authors: Álvarez Parra Rosa María , Reyes Ramones Edicta Rosa , Linarez Cariel Yunio José , Ramos Pérez Neida Yelitza , Hernández Ribas Edith del Valle , Linares Cariel Yunio , García Álvarez Dalia
Published: August 2023

En los programas de mejoramiento genético es común que en un momento determinado se disponga de varias líneas elites, lo cual genera la necesidad de identificar aquellas de mayor potencial para inscribirlas en los Ensayos de Validación Agronómica (EVAC). Ello implica la posibilidad de establecerse acuerdos entre equipos de mejoradores de diferentes empresas para evaluar de manera conjunta sus líneas elites en ambientes especiales, donde prevalece la ocurrencia de estreses bióticos y/o abióticos. El objetivo general de este estudio fue evaluar el potencial agronómico de un grupo de líneas elites desarrolladas por el Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Agrícolas (INIA) y la Asociación de Productores de Semillas Certificadas de los Llanos Occidentales (APROSCELLO), en alianza con el sector productor organizado, representado por la Fundación Nacional del Arroz (FUNDARROZ). Las evaluaciones se llevaron a cabo en el campo experimental de APROSCELLO, ubicado en Payara, municipio Páez, Portuguesa, Venezuela, durante el ciclo seco 2016 – 2017, utilizando cuatro líneas elites de arroz obtenidas por el INIA y tres pertenecientes al programa de APROSCELLO, más 5 variedades comerciales como testigos de referencia. Para determinar el potencial agronómico se utilizaron seis variables agronómicas de mayor relevancia en el cultivo. Tres materiales del programa de mejoramiento genético de arroz INIA – FUNDARROZ (PN14I117, PN14V096 y PN14I122,) y tres del programa de APROSCELLO – FUNDARROZ (AP14B079, AP14B073 y AP14B085) mostraron potencial productivo similar a los testigos, pudiendo ser calificadas para inscribirlas en los ensayos EVACs. Todas las líneas élites que mostraron potencial productivo similar a los testigos, también presentaron adecuadas características agronómicas que satisfacen las exigencias del mercado de semilla de arroz en Venezuela.
EVALUACIÓN DE ZEOLITAS CLINOPTILOLITAS CAMAGÜEYANAS PARA LA REMOCIÓN DE AMONIO EN AGUAS CONTAMINADAS
Authors: Sánchez Vargas Héctor , Ramos Sánchez Luis
Published: August 2023

La inadecuada gestión de los residuos urbanos y agroindustriales ha incrementado la presencia del ion amonio en las aguas superficiales y subterráneas a nivel mundial, trayendo consigo el fenómeno de la eutroficación y la pérdida de la diversidad biológica, por lo que se exige el diseño de sistemas de tratamiento alternativos para la eliminación de este peligroso ion. El objetivo del trabajo fue evaluar la capacidad de adsorción de amonio disuelto en aguas contaminadas empleando la zeolita clinoptilolita procedente del yacimiento San José del Chorrillo de la provincia cubana de Camagüey. Se evaluaron las zeolitas en sus estados natural, incinerada y sódica, y también se ajustaron modelos termodinámicos y cinéticos. La zeolita natural sódica posee la mayor capacidad de adsorción, que puede llegar a valores cercanos de 14 mg/g. Los modelos que mejor se ajustan al proceso de adsorción estudiado son el termodinámico de Laugmuir, con un R2 cercano a 0,99, y el modelo cinético de pseudo segundo orden, con un error de ajuste inferior al de primer orden. Se concluyó que, este estudio proporciona datos relevantes para el correcto diseño de un sistema de tratamiento de aguas contaminadas con amonio.
STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN GURU PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEDISIPLINAN SISWA
Authors: Khairi Khairi , Samsukdin Samsukdin , Hairoh Hairoh
Published: August 2023

Melalui pendekatan kualitatif-fenomenologis, penelitian ini bermaksud menggali dan menganalisis strategi guru PAI dalam meningkatkan kedisiplinan siswa SMP Al Hamidiyah Blega Bangkalan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa strategi pembelajaran Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam di SMP Al Hamidiyah menekankan pada proses berpikir kritis, mencari, dan menemukan jawaban dari permasalahan belajar. Peningkatan kedisiplinan siswa diperoleh dari penerapan proses pembelajaran yang berpusat pada siswa, dimana mereka didorong mampu belajar mandiri untuk mengelaborasi pendapat, menjawab pertanyaan dan memecahkan masalah dodisl dan keagamaan di lingkungannya.
The Influence of Head of Field Leadership on Employee Performance at TRANTIBUM SATPOLPP Bandung City
Authors: Binangun Handani , Nurhakim Fitra
Published: August 2023

In the era of globalization, every organization or company in the form of private or government, of course, has both short-term and long-term goals to be achieved through the activities it undertakes. In an organization or company, leadership is an important factor. In carrying out its duties, the Public Order and Community Peace Sector, the Civil Service Police Unit of the City of Bandung becomes the spearhead in the implementation of Enforcement of Regional Regulations. because in this field it is more in direct contact with the community and regional regulation violators. The leadership factor on employee performance is needed, so that the quality of employee performance continues to improve, of course this is done with good leadership. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of leadership carried out by the Head of Public Order and Public Peace of the Civil Service Police Unit in Bandung City. The data were collected using interviews and questionnaires, analyzed using descriptive and regression techniques. While the program used to manage data uses SPSS(Statistics Program for Social Science) version 23. From the results of this analysis, it can be seen that the leadership carried out by the Head of Public Order and Public Peace of the Civil Service Police Unit of the City of Bandung has gone well, the recapitulation results show that leadership is measured based on the elements of leadership amounting to 4,228 or 72.89%. This is included in the high category. Meanwhile, employee performance is measured based on employee performance dimensions of 2,931 or 72.19%. This is included in the high category. Based on these results, it can be said that the performance of employees in the field of Public Order and Public Peace of the Bandung Civil Service Police Unit is quite positive.
THE INFLUENCE OF WORK MOTIVATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES IN PAGELARAN DISTRICT PANDEGLANG REGENCY
Authors: Teti Maryulina
Published: August 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of work motivation on the performance of public service employees in the Performance Subdistrict, Pandeglang Regency. The sample in this study was all the village employees of Harapankarya and Karya Utama in the Performance Subdistrict, Pandeglang Regency. The sampling technique used in this study was based on the census sampling method, where all members of the population were sampled. The research approach used is descriptive-quantitative. Data collection techniques using a survey method in the form of a questionnaire The data analysis technique used is simple linear regression analysis and hypothesis testing using the SPSS for Windows Release 22 program. Based on the calculation results, if tcount > ttable is 4.133 > 2.073 and Fcount > Ftable is 17.085 > 4.320 with a significant level of 0.00 ˂ 0.05, then H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, meaning that variable X (work motivation) has a positive effect on variable Y (employee performance). It can be concluded that work motivation partially has a significant effect on the performance of public service employees in the Performance Subdistrict, Pandeglang Regency. This shows that employee performance is determined by the level of work motivation possessed; the higher the work motivation, the higher the employee's performance.
THE APPLICATION OF SIX SIGMA TO IMPROVE THE YIELD OF PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING
Authors: Hsiao Chun Tze , Lin Chih-Ping , Fan Ping-Hsin
Published: August 2023

Plastic injection molding has complex process parameters. The Six Sigma improvement method mainly uses quality control and statistical methods to improve product quality, so as to reduce the cost and waste caused by defective products. Taiwan is the world leader for original equipment manufacturing in the laptop industry, and related peripheral accessories are also a major concern of customers. The subject of this study was a professional supplier of laptop batteries. Through the collection of customer complaint data, it was found that battery case deformation was the most important problem for customers. Therefore, in order to remain competitive, the battery case deformation problem needed to be overcome first. Enterprises need to improve their existing processes to reduce the rate of product defects, improve output efficiency and product quality, and reduce production costs, so as to improve their competitiveness in the industry.This study took a Taiwanese company as an example to improve the plastic injection process through the improvement steps of Six Sigma. In this process, two key process factors, namely the injection speed and the cooling time, were identified by analytical tools. After calculating customers’ daily product demand, the most suitable parameters were found using the ‘design of experiments’ method. The results showed that the process capacity and product yield could be significantly improved. The key to the success of this Six Sigma project was the project implementer’s design of the experiment.
Calculation of Road Traffic Noise, Development of Data, and Spatial Interpolations for Traffic Noise Visualization in Three-dimensional Space
Authors: Wickramathilaka Nevil , Ujang Uznir , Azri Suhaibah , Choon Tan Liat
Published: August 2023

Road traffic noise visualization is vital in three-dimensional (3D) space. Designing noise observation points (NOPs) and the developments of spatial interpolations are key elements for the visualization of traffic noise in 3D. Moreover, calculating road traffic noise levels by means of a standard noise model is vital. This study elaborates on the developments of data and spatial interpolations in 3D noise visualization. In 3D spatial interpolation, the value is interpolated in both horizontal and vertical directions. Eliminating flat triangles is vital in the vertical direction. Inverse distance weighted (IDW), kriging, and triangular irregular network (TIN) are widely used to interpolate noise levels. Because these interpolations directly support the interpolation of three parameters, the developments of spatial interpolations should be applied to interpolate noise levels in 3D. The TIN noise contours are primed to visualize traffic noise levels while IDW and kriging provide irregular contours. Further, this study has identified that the TIN noise contours fit exactly with NOPs in 3D. Moreover, advanced kriging interpolation such as empirical Bayesian kriging (EBK) also provides irregular shape contours and this study develops a comparison for such contours. The 3D kriging in EBK provides a significant approach to interpolate noise in 3D. The 3D kriging voxels show a higher accurate visualization than TIN noise contours.
An Investigation of Older Korean Immigrants' Perspectives on Accessing Primary Health Care Services
Authors: Lim Yu Jin , Lynam M. Judith
Published: August 2023

Purpose:

The purpose of this study is to explore the issues related to primary care access by older (aged 60 years and older) Korean immigrants to Canada. As many elderly are managing ongoing chronic health conditions as part of their everyday lives, issues of access to health services are particularly important. The aim of the study is to generate insights to assist health care professionals to understand the nature of the challenges and issues older Korean immigrants face when seeking health care and how they resolve them.

Methods:

The study employed the methodology of interpretive description. Interview data were gathered from 10 older Korean immigrants (mean of age =71.5 years). Five of the participants were male and five were female. Open-ended interviews and field notes were used to collect data.

Findings:

The findings revealed that older Korean immigrants have had difficulty gaining access to appropriate primary health care services because of language and social barriers. Such barriers resulted in an inappropriate use of primary care services and contributed to delay in health care services and lack of continuity in service delivery. Also, primary health care was often unresponsive to the health care needs of older Korean immigrants.

Conclusions:

This study offers insights to assist health care professionals to understand the nature of the challenges and issues older Korean immigrants face when seeking health care and how they resolve them. Describing this phenomenon has provided some insights to propose interventions that respect the older Korean immigrants’ values and improve their access to primary health care. The insights from this exploratory study give some preliminary direction to health care professionals as they provide care that respect and support the older Korean immigrants.
Relationship between Perceived Social Support and Quality of Life among Kidney Transplant Recipients
Authors: Lin Xiaohong , Shang Yabin , Teng Sha , Liu Hongxia , Han Liu
Published: August 2023

Objective

The aim of the study was to explore the relationship between perceived social support and quality of life (QOL) among recipients after kidney transplantation.

Methods

210 kidney transplant recipients participated in this survey, and survey tools included the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and the Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short Form (SF-36).

Results

The mean scores of kidney transplant recipients for MSPSS three sub-scales family support, friend support, and significant others support were 6.18±0.90, 5.48±1.32, 5.65±1.05 respectively, while MSPSS total scale score was 5.77±0.91. The mean scores for SF-36 Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS) were 47.48±6.70, 48.40±9.65 respectively. Recipients’ PCS scores were correlated to significant others support sub-scale score and MSPSS total score significantly (P<0.05), while MCS scores were correlated to three sub-scales scales and total scale score (P<0.01).

Conclusion

Perceived social support of patients after kidney transplantation was significant related to their quality of life. The higher perceived social support was associated with the better quality of life.
Retraction Note to: Ambiguous Emotional Processing and Embodiment
Authors: Beffara Brice , Ouellet Marc , Basu Anamitra , Mermillod Martial , Vermeulen Nicolas
Published: August 2023

This article has been retracted by the corresponding author Anamitra Basu due to an authorship consent issue. And the article has an overlapping with another paper published by the same set of authors (“Enhanced embodied response following ambiguous emotional processing” by Brice Beffara, Marc Ouellet, Nicolas Vermeulen, Anamitra Basu, Tiffany Morisseau & Martial Mermillod, Cognitive Processing International Quarterly of Cognitive Science. ISSN 1612-4782 Volume 13 Supplement 1. Cogn Process (2012) 13:103-106 DOI 10.1007/s10339-012-0468-6). The corresponding author apologizes for the incident and inconvenience to the readers.
Consumer behavior analysis based on Internet of Things platform and the development of precision marketing strategy for fresh food e-commerce
Authors: Zhang Mengmeng
Published: August 2023

The traditional approach to e-commerce marketing encounters challenges in effectively extracting and utilizing user data, as well as analyzing and targeting specific user segments. This manuscript aims to address these limitations by proposing the establishment of a consumer behavior analysis system based on an Internet of Things (IoT) platform. The system harnesses the potential of radio frequency identification devices (RFID) technology for product identification encoding, thus facilitating the monitoring of product sales processes. To categorize consumers, the system incorporates a k-means algorithm within its architectural framework. Furthermore, a similarity metric is employed to evaluate the gathered consumption information and refine the selection strategy for initial clustering centers. The proposed methodology is subjected to rigorous testing, revealing its effectiveness in resolving the issue of insufficient differentiation between customer categories after clustering. Across varying values of k, the average false recognition rate experiences a notable reduction of 20.6%. The system consistently demonstrates rapid throughput and minimal overall latency, boasting an impressive processing time of merely 2 ms, thereby signifying its exceptional concurrent processing capability. Through the implementation of the proposed system, the opportunity for further target market segmentation arises, enabling the establishment of core market positioning and the formulation of distinct and precise marketing strategies tailored to diverse consumer cohorts. This pioneering approach introduces an innovative and efficient methodology that e-commerce enterprises can embrace to amplify their marketing endeavors.
Durability and physical characterization of anti-fogging solution for 3D-printed clear masks and face shields
Authors: Gadhar Succhay , Chechang Shaina , Sales Philip , Arany Praveen
Published: August 2023

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic brought forth the crucial roles of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face masks and shields. Additive manufacturing with 3D printing enabled customization and generation of transparent PPEs. However, these devices were prone to condensation from normal breathing. This study was motivated to seek a safe, non-toxic, and durable anti-fogging solution.

Methods

We used additive 3D printing to generate the testing apparatus for contact angle, sliding angle, and surface contact testing. We examined several formulations of carnauba wax to beeswax in different solvents and spray-coated them on PETG transparent sheets to test contact and sliding angle, and transmittance. Further, the integrity of this surface following several disinfection methods such as detergent, isopropyl alcohol, or water alone with gauze, paper towels, and microfiber, along with disinfectant wipes, was assessed.

Results

The results indicate a 1:2 ratio of carnauba to beeswax in Acetone optimally generated a highly hydrophobic surface (contact angle 150.3 ± 2.1° and sliding angle 13.7 ± 2.1°) with maximal transmittance. The use of detergent for disinfection resulted in the complete removal of the anti-fogging coating, while isopropyl alcohol and gauze optimally maintained the integrity of the coated surface. Finally, the contact surface testing apparatus generated a light touch (5,000 N/m2) that demonstrated good integrity of the antifogging surface.

Conclusions

This study demonstrates that a simple natural wax hydrophobic formulation can serve as a safe, non-toxic, and sustainable anti-fogging coating for clear PPEs compared to several commercial solutions.
Genome-wide identification of Apetala2 gene family in Hypericum perforatum L and expression profiles in response to different abiotic and hormonal treatments
Authors: Li Yonghui , Chen Yao , Yi Ruyi , Yu Xueting , Guo Xiangmeng , YiLin Fan , Zhou Xiao-Jun , Ya Huiyuan , Yu Xiangli
Published: August 2023

The Apetala2 (AP2) gene family of transcription factors (TFs) play important functions in plant development, hormonal response, and abiotic stress. To reveal the biological functions and the expression profiles of AP2 genes in Hypericum perforatum, genome-wide identification of HpAP2 family members was conducted.

Methods

We identified 21 AP2 TFs in H. perforatum using bioinformatic methods; their physical and chemical properties, gene structures, conserved motifs, evolutionary relationships, cis-acting elements, and expression patterns were investigated.

Results

We found that based on the structural characteristics and evolutionary relationships, the HpAP2 gene family can be divided into three subclasses: euANT, baselANT, and euAP2. A canonical HpAP2 TF shared a conserved protein structure, while a unique motif 6 was found in HpAP2_1, HpAP2_4, and HpAP2_5 from the euANT subgroup, indicating potential biological and regulatory functions of these genes. Furthermore, a total of 59 cis-acting elements were identified, most of which were associated with growth, development, and resistance to stress in plants. Transcriptomics data showed that 57.14% of the genes in the AP2 family were differentially expressed in four organs. For example, HpAP2_18 was specifically expressed in roots and stems, whereas HpAP2_17 and HpAP2_11 were specifically expressed in leaves and flowers, respectively. HpAP2_5, HpAP2_11, and HpAP2_18 showed tissue-specific expression patterns and responded positively to hormones and abiotic stresses.

Conclusion

These results demonstrated that the HpAP2 family genes are involved in diverse developmental processes and generate responses to abiotic stress conditions in H. perforatum. This article, for the first time, reports the identification and expression profiles of the AP2 family genes in H. perforatum, laying the foundation for future functional studies with these genes.
Impact of dormancy periods on some physiological and biochemical indices of potato tubers
Authors: Liu Hao , Li Junhua , Zhou Duanrong , Cai Wanhua , Rehman Muzammal , Feng Youhong , Kong Yunxin , Liu Xiaopeng , Fahad Shah , Deng Gang
Published: August 2023

Background

Storage of potato tubers is an essential stage of the supply chain, from farm to consumer, to efficiently match supply and demand. However, the quality and yield of potatoes are influenced by physiological changes during storage.

Methods

This study tested the physiological and biochemical indices in three potato varieties (YunSu 108, YunSu 304 and YunSu 306) during their dormancy periods.

Results

Three potato varieties with different dormancy periods were used to follow changes in starch, protein and several enzymes during storage. The starch and sugar content of the long-dormant variety (YunSu 108, LDV) were stable, whereas those of the short-dormant variety (YunSu 306, SDV) were variable. Starch synthase activity in the three varieties was initially high, then decreased; the starch content of LDV was relatively stable, that of the medium-dormant variety (YunSu 304, MDV) increased with storage time and peaked at sprouting, and that of SDV was low but variable. The sucrose synthase activity of LDV was significantly higher (p < 0.05) than MDV and SDV in the middle storage period. Two spikes were observed in the invertase activity of SDV, whereas those of MDV and LDV were stable. The reducing sugar content of LDV increased significantly before sprouting, that of MDV slowly decreased and that of SDV dropped sharply. During the whole storage period, pectinase activity in LDV did not change significantly, whereas pectinase in MDV and SDV decreased. The cellulase and protein contents initially increased and then decreased in LDV, and steadily decreased in MDV and SDV.

Conclusion

The metabolic indices related to starch and sugar in the LDV were relatively stable during storage, whereas those of the SDV varied greatly. SDV showed increased sucrose, reducing sugars and cellulose; LDV PCA plots clustered in the positive quadrant of PC1 and the negative quadrant of PC2, with increased protein, sucrose synthase and starch; MDV had increased soluble starch synthase.
Seasonal Incidence of Insect Pests of Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum Miller)
Authors: Singh Jatin Kumar , Chauhan Saroj , Kumar Pawan , Kumar Ritesh
Published: August 2023

A field experiment was conducted at Entomology research field, IANS, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur during Rabi, 2022, for studying the seasonal incidence of insect pests infesting tomato. Serpentine leaf miner, aphid appeared during 46th SMW and whitefly, jassid during 48th   SMW, while fruit borer was observed during 2nd SMW. Correlation study revealed that Serpentine leaf miner, whitefly, aphid, jassid and fruit borer witnessed significant positive correlation with the maximum temperature and minimum temperature. Serpentine leaf miner and fruit borer recorded negative non-significant correlation with the morning relative humidity and evening relative humidity. Whitefly, jassid and aphid population had significant negative correlation with the morning relative humidity. Whitefly and jassid population registered a significant negative correlation with evening relative humidity. Aphid incidence had a non-significant negative correlation with the evening relative humidity. However, all the insect pests showed non-significant correlation with the rainfall.
Monitoring and Control of Particle Matter Concentration’s Traffic-Related Air Pollution Using Low-Cost Mobile Sensors at Six Intersections in Yaoundé, Cameroon
Authors: Ngangmo Yannick Cédric , Mezoue Cyrille Adiang , Ellah Cyrille Rodrigue Enone , Mbog Severin Mbog , Fantah Cyrille Armel Cheunteu , Dantse Yvan Martino
Published: August 2023

Particle pollution has a major influence on public health in Central African cities. Measuring the levels of pollution to which populations are exposed is difficult because only a few African countries have an air quality monitoring network in place. Yet, given the specific anthropogenic sources prevalent in African countries, as well as the predicted increase in their emissions in the next few years if no laws are implemented, solutions must be developed. The methodology utilised in this study allows diverse research teams to estimate the population's exposure levels to urban particle pollution at a lower cost. In this investigation, we collected data concentrations using Air Master. The spatial mapping of pollutants shows that the Mvog-Mbi crossroad and the Education crossroad are the most polluted points among the six measurement points, with PM2.5 concentrations around 145–170 µg.m-3. Regarding PM10 and PM1, the Mvog-Mbi crossroads is the point where concentrations are highest, fluctuating respectively between 150 and 180 µg.m-3, 41 and 48 µg.m-3. At some locations, the particle ratio exceeds the WHO recommended range of 0.5–0.8 (Mvog-Mbi Crossroads, Education Crossroads, Poste Centrale, Hilton). These are the high-risk zones for those with respiratory difficulties. At some locations, the particle ratio exceeds the WHO recommended range of 0.5–0.8 (Mvog-Mbi crossroads, education crossroads, Poste Centrale, Hilton). Regardless of particle size, these pollutants in air readings are greater and beyond the World Health Organization's recommended values. Furthermore, this investigation provides critical information on Yaoundé pollution levels, which can be a major source of disease in the city.
Effect of Different Sources of Nutrients on Growth, Yield and Quality of Mung Bean (Vigna radiata L.)
Authors: Harish A. , Singh P. K. , Sharma Y. K. , Singh A. P.
Published: August 2023

A pot experiment was conducted in the experimental research farm of Department of Soil Science, SAS, Nagaland University, and Medziphema campus, Nagaland in the period of June to September 2022 to make a study on “Effect of different sources of nutrients on growth, yield and quality of mung bean (Vigna radiata L.). The experiment was laid out in Complete Randomized Design (CRD) with 12 treatments and 3 replications. The study revealed that the incorporation of different sources of nutrients significantly influenced that the plant growth, yield attributes and quality parameters i.e., NPK and protein content, Nutrient uptake, and availability of nutrients in soil after harvest of green gram. The crop growth attributes such as plant height, number of leaves plant-1 and number of branches plant-1 were significantly influenced by its application. The highest seed yield of 11.67 g pot-1and stover yield of 37.88 g pot-1 recorded with the treatment of 100% RDF+PSB+FYM was significantly superior over all treatments. The quality of green gram was improved by 100% RDF+PSB+FYM in the presence of different sources of nutrients. The highest nutrient content and highest nutrient uptake by green gram was also recorded highest with the treatment 100% RDF+PSB+FYM. The available nutrients (NPK), cation exchange capacity, organic carbon, soil respiration, microbial biomass carbon in soil was also found to be more due to the treatment of 100% RDF+PSB+FYM.
Identification and Analysis of Transgressive Segregants in F2 Rice Populations: A Cross-Study of Naveen x IR 64 Drt1 for Enhanced Yield Traits
Authors: Ekka Jenny P. , Kumari Priyanka , Swapnil  , Prasad Krishna , Chakarbarty Manigopa , Ahmed Ekhlaque
Published: August 2023

Not all crosses display it, and only a small proportion of progeny in any particular cross may be transgressive, but it occurs frequently enough that plant breeding works as a matter of routine. The traditional thinking in plant breeding holds that transgressive segregants are the most rare individuals in the population. However, depending on the level or clarity with which the phenotypic is investigated, it is reasonable to believe that this phenomenon may be more widespread in plant breeding populations than is now recognized. In the present study the F2 segregants that surpassed both the parentals and had higher values than the increasing parent, were observed in the cross (Naveen x IR64 Drt 1) for all the characters viz plant height, number of panicles, panicle length, number of primary branches, number of filled grains, total number of spikelets and 1000 grain weight except for the character number of secondary branches. The maximum number of transgressives were observed for the character panicle length for the cross Naveen x IR 64 Drt1.
Performance of South Indian Chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora T.) Varieties Under High Density Planting in Prayagraj Climatic Conditions
Authors: Harini Polimetla , Fatmi Urfi
Published: August 2023

A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the response of south Indian chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora T.) varieties under high-density planting in Prayagraj climatic conditions at the Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, during the period of October, 2022 to January, 2023. The experiment was laid out in Factorial Randomized Block Design (FRBD) comparing two factors with twelve treatment combinations in three replications. Significant improvement in growth and flowering characters was recorded in T8(Poornima White with spacing of 30 cm x 10 cm, 47.5 cm) was found to be tallest in plant height, T5(Poornima White with spacing of 30 cm x 30 cm) recorded wider in plant spread (42.6 cm2), more the number of primary branches (15.7), greater the number of flowers per plant (23.9), bigger size of flower diameter (7.6 cm) and longer shelf life of the flower (8.5), T12(Belgium Pink with spacing of 30 cm x 10 cm) found best in parameters i.e., less number of days taken to first flower bud initiation (43 days), and days taken to 50 percent flowering (73 days).
Assessment of Plant Diversity in Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Verma Anjali , Khare Neelam
Published: August 2023

The present study entitled “Assessment of Plant Diversity in Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh” was conducted in Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh state in order to investigate the plant diversity of trees, shrubs and herbs present. A total 85 tree species belonging to 32 families, 23 shrub species belonging to 16 families and 15 grass and herb species 8 families were recorded. Fabaceae is the largest family in 20 species followed by Moraceae (11), Rutaceae, Meliaceae, Rubiaceae in tree species, Asparagaceae is the largest family in 6 species followed by Apocynaceae (5), Rubiaceae (3) in shrub species and Asteraceae is the largest family in 4 species followed by Poaceae (3), Amaranthaceous (3) in grass and herb species. Overall, Site-III (South-East) showed the highest IVI parameter of dominant tree species for Sarasa asoca (51.21), Site-IV (South-West) showed the highest IVI parameter of dominant shrub species for Murraya paniculata (164.42) and Site-II (North-East) showed the highest IVI parameter of dominant grass & herb species for Rivina humilis (62.13).
Effect of Organic Manures and Leaf Cuttings on Growth, Yield and Quality of Palak (Beta vulgaris var. bengalensis)
Authors: Shukla Manavendra Kumar , Pandey Raj , Singh Rajaneesh , Prajapati Niraj Kumar
Published: August 2023

The present study was aimed at studying the effect of organic manures and the number of cuttings on the growth, yield and quality of palak. The field experiment was conducted during the Rabi season, 2021 at the experimental unit of the Department of Horticulture, Tilak Dhari PG College, Jaunpur (U.P.). The experiment was laid out in a factorial randomized block design with nine treatment combinations, which were replicated three times. The treatments comprised the various levels, i.e., M0 (without manure), C0 (without cutting), M1 (vermicompost), C1 (two cutting), M2 (farm yard manure), C2 (four cutting), etc. The green leaf yield of palak from different treatment combinations was studied for growth, yield and quality attributes. The result revealed that growth and yield parameters, namely: height of plants (cm), number of leaves per plant, length of leaves (cm), width of leaves (cm), length of petiole (cm), dry matter (g), moisture content (%), and leaf yield (g), were significantly influenced by the application of organic manures and the number of cuttings.