bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The significance of immunonutrition nutritional support in patients undergoing postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy for lung cancer: case–control study
Authors: Akcam Tevfik Ilker , Tekneci Ahmet Kayahan , Kavurmaci Onder , Ozdil Ali , Ergonul Ayse Gul , Turhan Kutsal , Cakan Alpaslan , Cagirici Ufuk
Published: June 2023

Background

In this study, the effect of postoperative early nutritional supplementation on the course of the disease was investigated in patients who were operated for non-small cell lung cancer and received adjuvant chemotherapy.

Methods

The study examined the data of patients who anatomical pulmonary resection for non-small cell lung cancer and who were treated with adjuvant chemotherapy at our clinic between January 2014 and January 2020. Patients who received early postoperative nutritional supplements and those who continued with a normal diet were compared in terms of complications, mortality, recurrence, and survival.

Results

The study sample consisted of 68 (84%) male and 13 (16%) female patients, and the mean duration of postoperative follow-up was 31.6 ± 17.9 (4–75) months. Metastasis was identified in eight (17.4%) patients in GrupNS (Nutritional Supplements) compared to 10 (28.6%) patients in GroupC (Control) (p = 0.231). Of the total, 11 (23.9%) patients died in GroupNS compared to 13 (37.1%) in GroupC (p = 0.196). Mean survival was 58.9 ± 3.8 (95% CI: 4.0–75.0) months in GroupNS compared to 43.5 ± 4.6 (95% CI: 6.0–66.0) months in GroupC (p = 0.045).

Conclusion

Early nutritional supplements should be considered as having a positive effect especially on survival in this specific patient group involving factors with high catabolic effects, such as neoplasia, operation, and chemotherapy together.
Respective healthcare system performances taking into account environmental quality: what are the re-rankings for OECD countries?
Authors: Ngami Armel , Ventelou Bruno
Published: June 2023

Background

Efficiency analyses have been widely used in the literature to rank countries regarding their health system performances. However, little place has been given to the environmental aspect: two countries with the same characteristics could experience completely different healthcare system outcomes just because they do not face the same environmental quality situation, which is a major determinant of the health of inhabitants.

Methods

Using a stochastic frontier model, this paper analyses the effect of environmental quality on health system outcomes in OECD countries, measured by life expectancy at birth.

Results

We show that the healthcare system performance ranking of OECD countries changes significantly, depending on whether the environmental index is taken into account.

Conclusions

These findings, once again, underline the critical importance of the environment when addressing population health issues. In general, our results can be aligned with the messages of the One Health approach literature.
Aiding empirical research on the commercial determinants of health: a scoping review of datasets and methods about lobbying
Authors: Lacy-Nichols Jennifer , Quinn Madalyn , Cullerton Katherine
Published: June 2023

Background

To support public health researchers and advocates seeking to challenge the influence of powerful commercial actors on health, it is necessary to develop a deeper understanding of corporate political activities. This project explores political science scholarship analysing lobbying to identify new datasets and research methods that can be applied to public health and stimulate further research and advocacy.

Methods

We undertook a systematic scoping review of peer-reviewed and grey literature reports analysing the practice of lobbying. Titles and abstracts of 4533 peer-reviewed and 285 grey literature reports were screened, with 233 peer-reviewed and 280 grey literature reports assessed for eligibility. We used a two-stage process for data extraction. In stage 1, we collected two pieces of information from all included studies: data sources and indicators used to measure lobbying. For the second stage, data extraction was limited to 15 studies that focused on meetings.

Results

The most common indicators used to measure lobbying activity were: registrations of active lobbyists; expenditure on lobbying; meetings; written comments and submissions made to government consultations; bills; and committee participation. A range of different data sources were used to analyse lobbying, including from governments, not-for-profits and commercial sources. All 15 studies analysing lobbyist meetings were from high-income contexts. The studies analysed three key variables: the types of government actors targeted by lobbying; the policies of interest; and the lobbyists and/or their clients. The studies used a range of taxonomies to classify policy issues and the types of actors engaged in lobbying. All studies discussed challenges with accessing and analysing lobbying data.

Conclusions

There is enormous potential for public health research and advocacy concerned with commercial lobbying to learn from political science scholarship. This includes both conceptual frameworks and sources of empirical data. Moreover, the absence of good quality transparency internationally emphasises the importance of advocacy to support policy change to improve the quality of political transparency to make it easier to monitor commercial lobbying.
Postprandial effects of dietary protein source on metabolic responses, appetite, and arterial stiffness indices in overweight and obese men: the study protocol for a randomized crossover clinical trial
Authors: Dehnavi Zahra , Esfehani Ali Jafarzadeh , Hajhoseini Omolbanin , Barghchi Hanieh , Yazdi Aliyeh Ghannadzadeh , Khorasanchi Zahra , Shadnoush Mahdi , Rezvani Reza , Esmaily Habibollah , Safarian Mohammad
Published: June 2023

Background

Different dietary protein sources are supposed to have various effects on metabolic responses and arterial stiffness in the postprandial period. This study aims to assess the postprandial effects of dietary protein sources, including animal-based protein (AP) and plant-based protein (PP), as part of a high-protein breakfast on appetite response, energy metabolism, and arterial stiffness in overweight and obese men.

Methods

This acute randomized crossover clinical trial will be conducted at the Persian study research center at Imam Reza Hospital, affiliated with the Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, located in the northeast of Iran. Forty-six healthy overweight, and obese men aged 18–60 years will be enrolled based on the eligibility criteria. The subjects will complete two interventions (high-protein AP and PP meals) with 1 week washout period. The primary outcome will be the acute effect of the two test meals on appetite response, energy metabolism parameters, including resting metabolism rate (RMR), diet-induced thermogenesis (DIT), and substrate oxidation (SO), and arterial stiffness indices, including pulse wave velocity (PWV) and pulse wave analysis (PWA). The secondary outcomes include changes in lipemia, glycemia, and insulinemia.

Discussion

The findings of this study will provide novel insight regarding the acute effects of different protein sources on energy metabolism, appetite, and arterial stiffness as a significant cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor. It will help dieticians develop effective and efficient meal plans to improve weight reduction and maintenance in overweight/obese individuals.

Trial registration

Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials; code: IRCT20211230053570N1; registered on February 10, 2022
Dynamic fermentation quality and bacterial community structure of paper mulberry silage from three regions of China
Authors: Guo Linna , Wang Yuan , Wang Xuekai , Li Xiaomei , Xiong Yi , Lin Yanli , Ni Kuikui , Yang Fuyu
Published: June 2023

Background

Paper mulberry has been regarded as a potential protein resource for relieving the forage supply crisis, and ensiling has become the most important method for preserving it. An in-depth analysis of the fermentation characteristics of paper mulberry silage could provide a theoretical basis for producing high-quality silage. In this study, we aimed to investigate the dynamic fermentation quality and bacterial community of paper mulberry silages harvested from different regions in China.

Results

The results showed an increased trend in ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N) concentration, despite a decrease in pH with prolonged ensiling days. Furthermore, fermentation patterns varied among paper mulberry silages from three regions. Paper mulberry from Zhuozhou, Hebei (HZ) showed the highest dry matter (DM) content and a slight decrease in pH during ensiling. While the lowest DM content was observed in Hechi, Guangxi (GH), which exhibited abnormal fermentation in the silage. In particular, silage from Lankao, Henan (HL) exhibited the best fermentation quality, with lower pH and NH3-N concentration, and higher lactic acid concentration than others (P < 0.05). The bacterial richness and evenness also declined with prolonged ensiling. Among all samples, Enterobacter was the most abundant in all silages, with a trend of increasing and then decreasing during the fermentation process. Pseudocitrobacter dominated in GH silage with abnormal fermentation. Although the bacteria community during ensiling varied widely among silages from different regions, Enterobacter cloacae and Lactobacillus plantarum were the main differential bacteria in silage quality of paper mulberry.

Conclusion

Ensiling days and regions had significant effects on the fermentation patterns and bacterial community of paper mulberry silage which might be due to the differences in DM content. Notably, silage quality showed a close relationship with Enterobacter cloacae and Lactobacillus plantarum. Inhibiting the proliferation of Enterobacter and Pseudocitrobacter could be critical for improving the fermentation quality of paper mulberry silage.

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Morphological and radiological mapping of dental cusps in relation to spatial constraints on tooth shape of one-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius)
Authors: Erasha Atef M. , Nazih Mohammed , Ali Safwat , Alsafy Mohamed , El-gendy Samir , Sayed Ramy K. A.
Published: June 2023

A significant number of researches in veterinary study have been focused on dental structure; however, there are few on the orientation and identification of their cusps. Therefore, the present article aimed to spotlight the arrangement pattern of dental cusps in the camel as a folivorous and graminivorous animal. This study was conducted on eight heads of adult, healthy camels of both sexes, collected from slaughter houses. To determine the exact orientation of cusps of molar teeth, additional radiological and CT scans were performed on the mandible as a landmark that should facilitate the reading of the cusps map. It was evident that the cusps are arranged in crescentic appearance, selenodontal form, with two cusps on each side, paracone and hypocone on the lingual surface and protocone and metacone on the vestibular aspect. Thus, camels cannot wear bite like equines, which would interfere with their constant chewing method. The camels’ dental cusps provide some of the finest examples of convergent evolution, which offer insights both into correlates between form and function, and into the ability of euthomorphic cusps in intrapability and stabilization of food items and their comminution between formidable cusps and occlusal spillway in between. Further studies should be done on the brachydont teeth and tropospheric cusps to fill the functional anatomy gap of teeth, in addition to diversity of cusps form. This study is considered a basic comparative anatomical study for normal healthy dentition and forensic practice, in addition to its importance in detection of more local aspects of dental problems in camels.
The effects of Kinesio tapes on facial swelling following bimaxillary orthognathic surgery in the supraclavicular region
Authors: Golkar Mohsen , Taheri Anita , Alam Mostafa , Asadi Yasin , Keyhan Seied Omid
Published: June 2023

Background

Several osteotomies are required for orthognathic surgery to reposition the jaws correctly. This study aimed to evaluate whether Kinesiotaping can reduce swelling, pain, and trismus following orthognathic surgery of the facial skull.

Materials and methods

The present study consists of two phases. In the split-mouth phase, 16 skeletal class III patients underwent Bimax Orthognathic surgery, and Kinesiological tape (KT) was applied on one half of the face. In the prospective case–control phase, 30 patients were divided into two groups. Kinesio tape was applied on both sides of the face of the Kinesio group, and pressure dressing and ice therapy were used for the second group. The tape was parallel to the lower border of the mandible along its entire length, tangent to the labial commissure area on the studied side. The tape was placed in place for 5 days. Edema was evaluated by measuring the distance from the menton to the lower edge of the tragus. The maximum mouth-opening trismus was evaluated, and the VAS index was used to evaluate pain.

Results

There was evidence of swelling reduction after KT; within the same study, differences between the left and right sides as well as for the same side were statistically significant (p < 0.001). As a result of tapping lymphatic Kinesio tape on the affected area, tension was reduced, and lymphatic circulation was restored. Blood and lymph microcirculation was improved, enabling the body to heal itself.

Conclusion

Kinesio tape reduced swelling after orthognathic surgery in a positive way. As a simple, non-traumatic, economical method, Kinesio taping seems promising.
Role of the newly established Renal Replacement Therapy Professional Instructor in Japan and the future direction of renal replacement therapy
Authors: Kawaguchi Yuki , Hanafusa Norio , Tsuchiya Ken
Published: June 2023

Approximately 340,000 people in Japan are on chronic dialysis, and this number continues to increase. Even today, hemodialysis is the most frequently selected modality for renal replacement therapy in Japan, accounting for approximately 97% of chronic dialysis patients. This is because the facilities and insurance for hemodialysis were developed early in Japan, and the results of treatment were very good. Most cases of kidney disease are associated with diabetes or hypertension, and the average age of patients on dialysis is increasing, which means that many dialysis patients experience reduced activities of daily living (ADL) and quality of life (QOL). To address those issues, shared decision-making and advance care planning are now widely used in the process of selecting RRT. Because of the work required, including multiple processes and information sharing, medical professionals must practice team medicine in order to improve ADL and QOL for dialysis patients and renal transplant recipients as well as promote appropriate selection of RRT. Accordingly, the “Renal Replacement Therapy Professional Instructor” certification system was established to meet this need. In addition, due to the aging of dialysis patients, there are more situations where it is necessary to consider forgoing dialysis in terms of general condition and QOL. In such cases, conservative kidney management must be offered, and the “Renal Replacement Therapy Professional Instructor” is also required to participate in them. It is hoped that a comprehensive medical system centered around Renal Replacement Therapy Professional Instructors will be created to meet the increasingly diverse needs of patients with end-stage kidney disease and their families, with the aim of providing support that will enable them to lead richer lives.
Heterogeneity in susceptibility to polycystic ovary syndrome among women with epilepsy
Authors: Sha Leihao , Wu Yiming , Lai Wanlin , Duan Yifei , Xia Yilin , Chen Lei
Published: June 2023

Background

Epilepsy comorbidities adversely affect the quality of life of patients. Women with epilepsy are at a high risk of comorbid endocrine disorders. Among them, the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has a threefold higher prevalence in women with epilepsy than in healthy women and is the main cause of infertility among the patients. Clinically, women with epilepsy show heterogeneity in the susceptibility to PCOS. This heterogeneity may be associated with genetic factor.

Methods

To test this, we retrospectively collected clinical data from 45 female patients with epilepsy and divided them into three groups according to their susceptibility to PCOS. Groups A and B represented a high susceptibility to PCOS. Patients in Group A were diagnosed with PCOS before their first seizure, while patients in Group B were diagnosed with PCOS after a short period of monotherapy with a low dose of antiseizure medication (ASM) following the diagnosis of epilepsy. Patients in Group C did not develop PCOS despite a prolonged treatment with high-dose ASM. We compared the clinical data and genetic profiles among the three groups.

Results

We found a clear trend of impaired metabolism in Group B patients and this may be associated with high-frequency mutations in MYO10 and ADGRL3.

Conclusions

Our study suggests that women with epilepsy are heterogeneous in the susceptibility to PCOS and this is associated with mutations in specific genes. Therefore, genetic screening should be conducted to screen for women with epilepsy who are more likely to have comorbid PCOS, so that they can receive targeted interventions at an early stage to reduce the risk.
Analysis of genetic variants in the exon 2 and 3 of autosomal DAZLA gene among infertile South Indian men
Authors: Nongthombam Puja Devi , Malini Suttur S.
Published: June 2023

Background

Boule, DAZLA, and DAZ are members of the Deleted in Azoospermia family of genes, which play significant roles in gametogenesis and are important fertility factors in humans. In a few studies, deletion of the Y chromosomal DAZ cluster and single nucleotide polymorphisms in the DAZLA gene were reported to affect male fertility, although this is paradoxical because they were found in both control and fertile men. As a result, the goal of this study was to check if Y chromosomal DAZ cluster deletion and SNPs in the DAZLA gene on chromosome 3 of humans are associated to male infertility in the population. For computational analysis, different bioinformatics tools such as SIFT, PolyPhen2, Mutation Taster, FATHMM, and PROVEAN were used to analyse mutations.

Results

Within the studied population, we found no association between DAZ deletion and the most prevalent DAZLA SNPs A260G (rs11710967) and A386G (rs1219183446). We also discovered two new deleterious genetic variations in exon 3 of the DAZLA gene, one nonsynonymous mutation that replaced Valine with Glutamate at the 66 codon position and the other a stop gain mutation at the 74 amino acid position. These genetic changes are found in the RRM domain of the DAZLA gene, which is confirmed by Motif scan analysis and results in a change in the DAZLA protein's secondary structure. The RRM domain is a highly conserved regulatory domain for mRNA transport and translation. Azoospermia and necrospermia infertility phenotypes were shown in infertile male samples with these genotypes.

Conclusion

We can conclude that further investigation of the aforesaid new mutations in the DAZLA gene may be valuable in understanding their significance in male infertility in different populations due to the multifactorial nature of male infertility and arrays of gene expression required at every stage of spermatogenesis.
Impact of pulmonary valve replacement on left and right ventricular function using strain analysis, in children with repaired tetralogy of Fallot
Authors: Moradian Maryam , Rashidighader Fariba , Golchinnaghash Fatemeh , Meraji Mahmoud , Ghaemi Hamid Reza
Published: June 2023

Background

In repaired Tetralogy of Fallot (rTOF), pulmonary regurgitation and resulting right ventricular (RV) and left ventricular (LV) dysfunction are associated with adverse clinical outcomes. We performed an echocardiographic assessment of LV and RV function using Global Longitudinal Strain (GLS) and conventional echo method prior to and following Pulmonary Valvular Replacement (PVR) to help inform proper timing of operation.

Results

A total of 30 rTOF patients (12.17 ± 2.5 years, 70% male) were included. Regarding to LV function, the study revealed a significant reverse correlation between LV GLS (absolute value) and early (mean = 10.4 days) and late (mean = 7.4 months) postop LVEF. Paired T-Test showed significant difference between GLS of LV and RV before and late after operation (op), however, without significant changes early postop. Late postop significant improvements occurred in other conventional echo indices of LV and RV function as well. There was also a significant correlation between echo-measured LVEF & Fraction Area Change (RV FAC) and MRI-derived LVEF & RVEF, respectively.

Conclusion

In this cross-sectional study in rTOF patients, RV and LV GLS as well as conventional echocardiographic indices regarding LV and RV function improved significantly after 6 months (mean = 7.4mo) following PVR.
Ready, set, go! The role of organizational readiness to predict adoption of a family caregiver training program using the Rogers’ diffusion of innovation theory
Authors: Van Houtven Courtney H. , Drake Connor , Malo Teri L. , Decosimo Kasey , Tucker Matthew , Sullivan Caitlin , D’Adolf Josh , Hughes Jaime M. , Christensen Leah , Grubber Janet M. , Coffman Cynthia J. , Sperber Nina R. , Wang Virginia , Allen Kelli D. , Hastings S. Nicole , Shea Christopher M. , Zullig Leah L.
Published: June 2023

Background

Caregivers FIRST is an evidence-based program addressing gaps in caregivers’ skills. In 2020, the Veterans Health Administration Caregiver Support Program (CSP) nationally endorsed Caregivers FIRST, offering credit in leadership performance plans to encourage all VA medical centers (VAMCs) to implement locally. This study examines the association of organizational readiness with VAMC adoption of Caregivers FIRST.

Methods

In a cohort observational study, we surveyed CSP managers about their facilities’ readiness to implement using the Organizational Readiness for Implementing Change (ORIC) instrument and compared change commitment and change efficacy domains among VAMCs “adopters” defined as delivering Caregivers FIRST within 1 year of the national announcement to those that did not (“non-adopters”). Within “adopters,” we categorized time to adoption based on Rogers’ diffusion of innovation theory including “innovators,” “early adopters,” “early majority,” “late adopters,” and “laggards.” Organizational readiness and site characteristics (facility complexity, staffing levels, volume of applications for caregiver assistance services) were compared between “adopters,” “non-adopters,” and between time to adoption subcategories. Separate logistic regression models were used to assess whether ORIC and site characteristics were associated with early adoption among “adopters.”

Results

Fifty-one of 63 (81%) VAMCs with CSP manager survey respondents adopted Caregivers FIRST during the first year. ORIC change commitment and efficacy were similar for “adopters” and “non-adopters.” However, sites that adopted earlier (innovators and early adopters) had higher ORIC change commitment and efficacy scores than the rest of the “adopters.” Logistic regression results indicated that higher ORIC change commitment (odds ratio [OR] = 2.57; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.11–5.95) and ORIC change efficacy (OR = 2.60; 95% CI, 1.12–6.03) scores were associated with increased odds that a VAMC was an early adopter (categorized as an “innovator,” “early adopter”, or “early majority”). Site-level characteristics were not associated with Caregivers FIRST early adoption.

Conclusions

To our knowledge, this study is the first to prospectively assess organizational readiness and the timing of subsequent program adoption. Early adoption was associated with higher ORIC change commitment and change efficacy and not site-level characteristics. These findings yield insights into the role of organizational readiness to accelerate program adoption.

Trial registration

ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03474380. Registered on March 22, 2018
BatMan: Mitigating Batch Effects Via Stratification for Survival Outcome Prediction
Authors: Ni Ai , Liu Mengling , Qin Li-Xuan
Published: June 2023

Reproducible translation of transcriptomics data has been hampered by the ubiquitous presence of batch effects. Statistical methods for managing batch effects were initially developed in the setting of sample group comparison and later borrowed for other settings such as survival outcome prediction. The most notable such method is ComBat, which adjusts for batches by including it as a covariate alongside sample groups in a linear regression. In survival prediction, however, ComBat is used without definable groups for survival outcome and is done sequentially with survival regression for a potentially batch‐confounded outcome. To address these issues, we propose a new method called BATch MitigAtion via stratificatioN (BatMan). It adjusts batches as strata in survival regression and uses variable selection methods such as the regularized regression to handle high dimensionality. We assess the performance of BatMan in comparison with ComBat, each used either alone or in conjunction with data normalization, in a resampling-based simulation study under various levels of predictive signal strength and patterns of batch-outcome association. Our simulations show that (1) BatMan outperforms ComBat in nearly all scenarios when there are batch effects in the data and (2) their performance can be worsened by the addition of data normalization. We further evaluate them using microRNA data for ovarian cancer from the Cancer Genome Atlas and find that BatMan outforms ComBat while the addition of data normalization worsens the prediction. Our study thus shows the advantage of BatMan and raises caution about the use of data normalization in the context of developing survival prediction models. The BatMan method and the simulation tool for performance assessment are implemented in R and publicly available at LXQin/PRECISION.survival—GitHub .
Early-Stage Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Journey: Beginning, End, and Everything in Between
Authors: Han Hyo Sook , Vikas Praveen , Costa Ricardo L.B. , Jahan Nusrat , Taye Ammanuel , Stringer-Reasor Erica M.
Published: June 2023

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a very heterogeneous and aggressive breast cancer subtype with a high risk of mortality, even if diagnosed early. The mainstay of early-stage breast cancer includes systemic chemotherapy and surgery, with or without radiation therapy. More recently, immunotherapy is approved to treat TNBC, but managing immune-rated adverse events while balancing efficacy is a challenge. The purpose of this review is to highlight the current treatment recommendations for early-stage TNBC and the management of immunotherapy toxicities.
Spätkeltische Funde von der Augustinergasse in Basel
Authors: Maeglin Thomas
Published: June 2023

In dieser Arbeit werden Funde und Befunde vom bisher wenig bekannten nördlichen Teil der keltischen Siedlung auf dem Münsterhügel vorgelegt. Es handelt sich dabei um eine Grube, deren unvermischtes Fundgut die Existenz einer spätlatènezeitlichen Besiedlung auf dem Münsterhügel bestätigt. Auffallend ist die gute Qualität der Keramik, die nebst dem üblichen Inventar (Kochtöpfe, Näpfe) einige wenige Einzelstücke enthält, die durch Form, Dekor oder Herstellungsweise hervortreten. Jüngere Keramik, augusteischer und frührömischer Zeitstellung, stammt aus weiteren Gruben sowie aus dem Bereich eines Steinhauses. Somit dokumentieren die Keramikfunde aus den Gruben und Hausbauten an der Augustinergasse die Kontinuität einer spätkeltischen und frührömischen Besiedlung auf dem Münsterhügel.
Experiences with a training DSW knowledge model for early-stage researchers
Authors: Devignes Marie-Dominique , Smaïl-Tabbone Malika , Dhondge Hrishikesh , Dolcemascolo Roswitha , Gavaldá-García Jose , Higuera-Rodriguez R. Anahí , Kravchenko Anna , Roca Martínez Joel , Messini Niki , Pérez-Ràfols Anna , Pérez Ropero Guillermo , Sperotto Luca , Chauvot de Beauchêne Isaure , Vranken Wim
Published: June 2023

Background: Data management is fast becoming an essential part of scientific practice, driven by open science and FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable) data sharing requirements. Whilst data management plans (DMPs) are clear to data management experts and data stewards, understandings of their purpose and creation are often obscure to the producers of the data, which in academic environments are often PhD students.

Methods: Within the RNAct EU Horizon 2020 ITN project, we engaged the 10 RNAct early-stage researchers (ESRs) in a training project aimed at formulating a DMP. To do so, we used the Data Stewardship Wizard (DSW) framework and modified the existing Life Sciences Knowledge Model into a simplified version aimed at training young scientists, with computational or experimental backgrounds, in core data management principles. We collected feedback from the ESRs during this exercise.

Results: Here, we introduce our new life-sciences training DMP template for young scientists. We report and discuss our experiences as principal investigators (PIs) and ESRs during this project and address the typical difficulties that are encountered in developing and understanding a DMP.

Conclusions: We found that the DS-wizard can also be an appropriate tool for DMP training, to get terminology and concepts across to researchers. A full training in addition requires an upstream step to present basic DMP concepts and a downstream step to publish a dataset in a (public) repository. Overall, the DS-Wizard tool was essential for our DMP training and we hope our efforts can be used in other projects.
The genome sequence of the Dingy Shears, Fissipunctia ypsillon (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Authors: Boyes Douglas , Holland Peter W.H. ,   University of Oxford and Wytham Woods Genome Acquisition Lab,   Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding collective,   Wellcome Sanger Institute Tree of Life programme,   Wellcome Sanger Institute Scientific Operations: DNA Pipelines collective,   Tree of Life Core Informatics collective,   Darwin Tree of Life Consortium
Published: June 2023

We present a genome assembly from an individual female Fissipunctia ypsillon (the Dingy Shears; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Noctuidae). The genome sequence is 715.1 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 31 chromosomal pseudomolecules, including the W and Z sex chromosomes. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled and is 15.46 kilobases in length.
The genome sequence of the Streamer, Anticlea derivata (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Authors: Boyes Douglas , Holland Peter W.H. ,   University of Oxford and Wytham Woods Genome Acquisition Lab,   Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding collective,   Wellcome Sanger Institute Tree of Life programme,   Wellcome Sanger Institute Scientific Operations: DNA Pipelines collective,   Tree of Life Core Informatics collective,   Darwin Tree of Life Consortium
Published: June 2023

We present a genome assembly from an individual female Anticlea derivata (the Streamer; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Geometridae). The genome sequence is 355.8 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 32 chromosomal pseudomolecules, including the W and Z sex chromosomes. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled and is 17.39 kilobases in length.
Geographical distribution and notes on the nests of the “uruçu-do-chão” bee, Melipona (Melikerria) quinquefasciata Lepeletier, in Bahia, North-eastern Brazil
Authors: Castro Marina Siqueira de , Trindade-Santos Matheus Eduardo , Ramos Ramon Lima , Spineli Amia Carina , Leal Synara Mattos
Published: June 2023

The Neotropical genus of stingless bees Melipona Illiger, 1806 is exclusive to Tropical America and has its greatest diversity in South America, with about 74 described species. In Bahia, there is an occurrence record for 12 species of Melipona, distributed in four subgenera. Among the Melipona (Melikerria) that occur in Bahia, we highlight Melipona (Melikerria) quinquefasciata Lepeletier, 1836. Although widely distributed in Brazil, its underground nesting habit associated with its preference for high altitude areas, make the species extremely vulnerable. This work sought to describe nests and map the occurrence of this species for the State of Bahia, since its record is limited to areas of Chapada Diamantina. Knowledge about the biogeography of the species is extremely important, strengthening its sustainable creation that respects the area of ​​occurrence of the species, as well as seeking alternatives and public policies for sustainable conservation, since its area of ​​occurrence is extremely vulnerable to the expansion of the agricultural frontier in the State.
Quasi-idempotents in finite semigroup of full order-preserving transformations
Authors:   Ahmadu Bello University, Imam A. T. , Ibrahim S. ,   Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Garba G. U. ,   Ahmadu Bello University, Usman L. ,   Ahmadu Bello University, Idris A. ,   Ahmadu Bello University
Published: June 2023

Let Xn be the finite set {1,2,3· · ·, n} and On defined by On={α∈Tn:(∀x, y∈Xn), x⩽y→xα⩽yα}be the semigroup of full order-preserving mapping on Xn. A transformation α in On is called quasi-idempotent if α=α2=α4. We characterise quasi-idempotent in On and show that the semigroup On is quasi-idempotent generated. Moreover, we obtained an upper bound forquasi-idempotents rank of On, that is, we showed that the cardinality of a minimum quasi-idempotents generating set for On is less than or equal to ⌈3(n−2)2⌉ where ⌈x⌉ denotes the least positive integerm such that x⩽m<x+ 1.
HEALTH ANALYSIS OF SUGARCANE PLANTS USING COMPARISON OF LANDSAT-8 SATELLITE IMAGE TIME SERIES (CASE STUDY: PAKIS DISTRICT, MALANG REGENCY)
Authors: Gusti Raihan Daffa Gusti Abyanta , Ali Zulfikar , Ayani Raudlah Hawin
Published: June 2023

Sugarcane is one of the most widely cultivated plant commodities in Indonesia. The need for sugar consumption in Indonesia is very high, in 2021 it required 3.2 million tons of sugar consumption. Sugar productivity is strongly influenced by the physical condition of the sugarcane plant which can be influenced by nature, be it weather, temperature, and humidity and the effect of sugarcane plant care in providing plant nutrition and so on. Therefore, an analysis of the health of sugarcane was carried out using the time series comparison method of Landsat-8 satellite imagery with a case study in Pakis District, Malang Regency. In 2017, Pakis Subdistrict contributed 89,793 tons of sugarcane production from a total of 4,001,879 tons of sugarcane production. The productivity level is the age and health of sugarcane. Based on the results obtained using vegetation indices such as the Normalized Different Vegetation Index and Normalized Different Moisture Index and using the Land Surface Temperature parameter, it can be seen that the highest NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) and NDMI (Normalized Difference Moisture Index) values occur in February 2022 and the lowest in August 2021 while the highest soil surface temperature occurred in August 2021 and the lowest in February 2022. The sugarcane plants studied had NDVI values ranging from 0.392 to 0.726 and NDMI values ranging from 0 to 0.4. The index value is included in the category of healthy sugar cane. So, if there is a point area outside this value, then there is unhealthy sugar cane. This value is associated with the Pearson correlation so that NDVI and NDMI are very strongly correlated, while the correlation between LST-NDMI and LST-NDVI has a moderate to very strong correlation. However, these parameters need validation in the field to determine the original conditions and the accuracy of the results obtained.
IDENTIFICATION ACTIVE POCKMARKS USING THE COMBINATION OF SIDE SCAN SONAR AND SUB-BOTTOM PROFILER
Authors: Riyatna Rifki Ade
Published: June 2023

It should be suitable for direct inclusion in abstracting services and should not normally be more than 300 words. Geohazards assessments are important before any engineering activity as they could block facilities and cause millions of dollars in losses. Pockmark as geohazards is often observed on the seabed with various amounts, especially on the clayey seabed sediments. Pockmarks indicate that the gas escapes from below the seabed. Pockmark may cause the jack-up rig to be slipped, pipeline free-span, and even blow out while drilling if it has a gas trap below. Side scan sonar and sub-bottom profiler as the geophysical method using acoustic wave can be used to investigate the active pockmarks. By using these two datasets, the distribution of active and inactive pockmarks can be achieved properly. So that hazards that may occur in engineering activities in the future can be prevented.
INTEGRATION ANALYSIS OF DRONE MULTI SENSOR-GNSS-LIDAR-CAMERA FOR 3D MAPPING (CASE STUDY: PT GARAM, PAMEKASAN, MADURA)
Authors: Imani Daud Wahyu , Cahyadi Mokhamad Nur , Farid Imam Wahyu , Mardianto Ronny
Published: June 2023

Every year salt was carried out by PT Garam twice whereas the previous process used the method of terrestrial and manual calculations with sacks. Therefore, a map of salt production is needed using the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensor navigation system to increase the data's accuracy level. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle applications for the purpose of obtaining geometric documentation results and for capturing textures that characterize object structures. (Adamopoulos, 2020). LiDAR can classify based on the number of image acquisitions processed in the software, utilizing photogrammetric, and structural science principles from Motion technology. (Fernández, Hernandez et.al 2015) LiDAR Acquisition process that enables the creation of point clouds, three-dimensional models, and Digital Surface Models with high accuracy. (Barba, et al. 2019). A three-dimensional model makes it easy for users to choose a virtual position on the map, has good accuracy in interpreting the map, and displays a more real shape. LiDAR has a disadvantage in the form of coordinate data positions that have local references. (Cahyadi., et al. 2019). Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology has the advantage of efficiency in the cost and time of data collection. These researchers use multi-sensor technology GNSS, LiDAR, and Drones to map the stockpile of salt on open land and in warehouses. makes it easy to calculate the area of salt land and calculate the volume of salt production. This was done for PT GARAM to meet the community's needs and monitor the amount of salt production. This data can be used as a reference for digital asset inventory and the system can be applied to optimize the salt industry. The drones used in this study are the DJI Matrice 300 and the Low-Cost Drone Tarot Iron Man 650. Both types of drones are used to measure land and salt volume. The end product of the research is in the form of data generated in the form of a point cloud to calculate the salt stockpile volume and the elevation level of the salt land area
Application of the Blended Learning Model to Improve the Mathematical Creative Thinking Skills of GeoGebra-Assisted Junior High School Students in Mathematics Lessons
Authors: Ode Asri , Habsyi Rusdyi
Published: June 2023

In terms of learning and academic level, this study compares the development of mathematical creative thinking skills between students who use the Blended Learning Model with GeoGebra support (BLM-G) and students who use the Blended Learning Model without GeoGebra aid (BLM-non-G). A nonequivalent control-group design and a quasi-experimental research methodology are being used. The participants in this study were eighth-grade SMPN students in Ternate City, Indonesia. The research sample was 125 people from two schools with different grade levels. The instrument used is a mathematical creative thinking ability test. Research result; Learning using BLM-G influences students' mathematical creative thinking abilities at high and medium school levels, with very high categories. When compared to kids who learn using BLM-non-G learning, students who use BLM-G learning exhibit greater growth in their capacity for both mathematical and creative thought. This is based on high school level pupils. Kids who study using BLM-G learning and students who learn using BLM-non-G learning exhibit equal increases in their capacity for mathematical and creative thought at the middle school level.
Ultrafast MUTC photodiodes over 200 GHz with high saturation power
Authors: Tian Yuxin , Xiong Bing , Sun Changzheng , Hao Zhibiao , Wang Jian , Wang Lai , Han Yanjun , Li Hongtao , Gan Lin , Luo Yi
Published: June 2023

Novel back-illuminated modified uni-traveling-carrier photodiodes (MUTC-PDs) with wide bandwidth and high saturation power are demonstrated. The effect of cliff layer doping on the electric field distribution is investigated to achieve fast carrier transport. MUTC-PDs with miniaturized device diameter and low contact resistance are fabricated to improve the RC-limited bandwidth. Meanwhile, inductive peaking is implemented to further extend the bandwidth. PDs with 3-µm and 3.6-µm-diameter exhibit a ultrawide bandwidth of 230 GHz and 200 GHz, together with −4.94 dBm and −2.14 dBm saturation power at 220 GHz and 200 GHz, respectively.
Femtosecond laser ablation in liquid synthesis of iron-oxidation nanoparticles with saturable absorption performance
Authors: Yang Yong , Li Guangying , Wang Xi , Fan Wenhui , Cheng Guanghua , Si Jinhai
Published: June 2023

“Naked” ferroferric-oxide nanoparticles (FONPs) synthesized by a femtosecond laser ablation on a bulk stainless steel in liquid were applied to the Nd: YVO4 laser to achieve passive Q-switched pulse laser output. Without the pollution of ligand, the inherent light characteristic of “naked” FONPs was unaffected. The analysis of the morphological characteristics, dominant chemical elements, and phase composition of the FONPs showed that they were mainly composed of Fe3O4, which was spherical with an average diameter of 40 nm. The electron transition and orbital splitting of the iron element’s octahedral center position under the laser-driven were considered the primary mechanisms of saturable absorption of Fe3O4 nanoparticles.
PERCEPÇÕES DOS ALUNOS COM DEFICIÊNCIA INTELECTUAL SOBRE SUA MATRÍCULA NA CLASSE ESPECIAL E CLASSE COMUM
Authors: Veltrone Aline Aparecida , Mendes Enicéia Gonçalves
Published: June 2023

Tendo em vista a necessidade de avaliar e monitorar as práticas advindas da política da inclusão escolar em nosso país, principalmente por meio da opinião e percepção dos principais atores envolvidos neste processo, que são os alunos, o objetivo deste estudo é identificar as percepções de alunos com deficiência intelectual egressos de classe/escola especial e matriculados na classe comum de uma escola regular a respeito da classe/escola especial e o seu lugar de preferência para frequentar. O estudo foi desenvolvido numa cidade de médio porte do interior do estado de São Paulo e no total participaram 10 alunos com deficiência intelectual egressos de três escolas da rede de ensino municipal. Os resultados indicam que os alunos, apesar da experiência positiva na classe/escola especial, têm preferência pela matrícula na classe comum o que evidencia impacto positivo da política da inclusão escolar e também da necessidade de ouvirmos os estudantes para avaliarmos as práticas de inclusão escolar desenvolvidas.Palavras-chave: deficiência intelectual; inclusão escolar; classe especial; escola especial.
OFICINA DE INTERPRETAÇÃO AMBIENTAL COM ALUNOS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL NA “TRILHA DO JATOBÁ” EM ILHA SOLTEIRA, SP
Authors: Santos Cinthia Montibeller , Lopes Eloisa Assunção de Melo , Passipieri Milton , Dornfeld Carolina Buso
Published: June 2023

As trilhas para a interpretação de áreas naturais têm sido recomendadas em programas de Educação Ambiental por oferecerem contato direto com o ambiente natural, direcionando o aprendizado e a sensibilização. Apesar da premissa eficácia e da frequência com que têm sido implantadas, existem poucos estudos que indiquem sua validade educacional. O presente trabalho utilizou a Trilha do Jatobá, localizada no Centro de Conservação da Fauna Silvestre (CCFS-CESP - Ilha Solteira - SP), Brasil, como instrumento de aprendizagem de conteúdos de ciências por meio de interpretação da paisagem e de seus componentes. Os objetivos foram: 1) analisar a validade da execução de atividades práticas nesse ambiente natural e 2) verificar a eficiência desta atividade quando precedida de uma aula teórica. A oficina, dividida em aula teórica e prática, foi oferecida para 30 alunos do 7º ano do ensino fundamental de uma escola particular do município de Ilha Solteira (SP), divididos em dois grupos de 15 pessoas. O primeiro assistiu a uma aula teórica enquanto o outro fez o percurso pela trilha e, depois de concluídas tais atividades, os grupos foram invertidos. Foram aplicados três questionários: 1º. Diagnosticar o conhecimento prévio; 2º. Após a aula teórica e 3º Após a aula prática (trilha) para verificação do desempenho dos alunos. De acordo com os resultados a oficina foi satisfatória para todos os alunos, ressaltando que aqueles que assistiram à aula teórica antes do percurso pela trilha tiveram melhor aproveitamento.Palavras-chave: Trilha interpretativa; Ciências naturais; Educação ambiental; Ensino fundamental.Agência financiadora: PROEX-UNESP
Primeira Ata de Defesa de Mestrado da área de Planejamento de Ensino e do PPGE como um todo (Registration of the first Masters Defense in the area of Teaching Planning and PPGE as a whole)
Authors: Revista Eletrônica de Educação Reveduc -
Published: June 2023

Primeira Ata de Defesa de Mestrado da área de Planejamento de Ensino e do PPGE como um todo.(Registration of the first Masters Defense in the area of Teaching Planning and PPGE as a whole)
O RIGOR E A INTUIÇÃO NO ENSINO DE CÁLCULO E DE ANÁLISE
Authors: Otero-Garcia Sílvio César
Published: June 2023

RESENHA[REIS, F. S. A Tensão entre Rigor e Intuição no Ensino de Cálculo e Análise: A Visão de Professores-Pesquisadores e Autores de Livros Didáticos. 2001. 302f. Tese (Doutorado) – Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação, UNICAMP, Campinas, 2001.]Palavras-Chave: Educação Matemática no Ensino Superior. Ensino de Análise. Ensino de Cálculo Diferencial e Integral. Formação Matemática do Professor.
PORTFÓLIOS: MAIS UM MODISMO NA EDUCAÇÃO?
Authors: Tinoco Eliane de Fátima Vieira
Published: June 2023

O presente ensaio foi produzido a partir de uma inquietação produzida por alguns relatos de professores e alunos sobre o que estavam produzindo como sendo portfólios. O que são portfólios? Como eles vêm sendo apropriados pelos professores nos diversos níveis de ensino? Como se avalia por meio desse instrumento? Esses questionamentos foram realizados por professores em diferentes turmas de formação continuada com as quais trabalhei nos últimos anos. Com base principalmente em Fernando Hernandez, o texto é construído apresentando o portfólio como um instrumento que possibilita constante reflexão, sendo que aluno e professor poderão visualizar os documentos tendo em mente os objetivos e os critérios anteriormente acordados, dialogando com as soluções e os problemas que forem surgindo, a partir das tarefas solicitadas. O objetivo é contribuir para a compreensão desse instrumento de avaliação, que vem sendo muito comentado no interior das escolas, mas sobre o qual as práticas estão incoerentes. Apresentando o conceito, os elementos que compõem um portfólio e a forma de avaliá-lo, espero fornecer subsídios para a melhor utilização desse instrumento por professores e alunos nos diversos níveis de ensino. No entanto, acredito que para uma correta interpretação dos modos de se trabalhar com o portfólio, o investimento em formação continuada precisa ser contínuo para que a educação não fique à mercê de interpretações de segunda mão. É por meio da formação continuada que cada professor pode, por sua vontade e persistência, se transformar em pesquisador, com uma forte base conceitual, capaz de mudar, inclusive, sua postura política. Palavras-chave: Portfólio; Ensino; Avaliação.