bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Climate change in the Upper Paraguay Basin and hydrological impacts on the Pantanal
Authors: Ferreira Filipe Henrique Miranda , Cabral de Sousa Júnior Wilson , Bressiani Danielle , Manoel Mendes Filho Walter , Aparecido Gonçalves Demerval
Published: May 2024

This study analyzed the impact of climate change on the hydrological conditions of the Upper Paraguay Basin, which has as its outlet the river channel in the municipality of Cáceres – Mato Grosso, Brazil, close to the plateau/Pantanal plain divide. Using the SWAT+ hydrological model and projections from the HADGEM and MIROC models, different flow scenarios were simulated under radiative concentration thresholds (RCP) 4.5 and 8.5. The results showed an average annual reduction of 44.07% in HADGEM 4.5, 51.00% in HADGEM 8.5, 37.35% in MIROC 4.5, and 39.12% in MIROC 8.5 inflows. The results are crucial for the management of water resources, the operation of the Paraguay-Paraná Waterway, and the resilience of the ecosystem, helping decision-making and management considering the predicted climate and hydrological changes.
Building resilience to multiple climate-change-related risks in QwaQwa using the community capitals approach
Authors: Muyambo Fumiso , Belle Johanes , Nyam Yong , Orimoloye Israel
Published: May 2024

QwaQwa, in South Africa, experiences high exposure to multiple climate-change impacts. The area is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. As such, this paper aims to assess community resilience, estimate the risk of multiple-climate change impacts in QwaQwa, and propose strategies to reduce risk and build resilience. Data were collected using a household survey and key informant interviews with a sample of 349 participants. An indicator method, based on the Community Capitals Framework, was used to measure resilience and estimate risk. The composite resilience indicators were weighted using principal component analysis. The Cronbach's alpha (α) test indicated a very good internal consistency in the scaled items. The results indicated that medium resilience to climate-change impacts in QwaQwa was mostly driven by access to all six capitals measured in this study: natural, human, social, financial, political, and infrastructural capitals. The multi-hazard risk estimate resulted in a very high index of 4.1. These results were validated at a stakeholder workshop. Strategies that use nature-based solutions, training and education for people of all ages, sectors and professions, and increased community and local government cooperation were deemed essential for boosting resilience and reducing disaster risks in the area.
Functional and financial analysis of an inclined step solar desalination using phase change nanomaterials
Authors: Mahal Ahmed , Al-Haideri Maysoon , Alkhouri Anas , Obaidullah Ahmad J. , Duan Meitao
Published: May 2024

Recent decades have seen a shortage of water, which has led scientists to concentrate on solar desalination technologies. The present study examines the solar water desalination system with inclined steps, while considering various phase change materials (PCMs). The findings suggest that the incorporation of PCM generally enhances the productivity of the solar desalination system. Additionally, the combination of nanoparticles has been used to PCM, which is a popular technique utilized nowadays to improve the efficiency of these systems. The current investigation involves the transient modeling of a solar water desalination system, utilizing energy conservation equations. The equations were solved using the Runge–Kutta technique of the ODE23s order. The temperatures of the salt water, the absorbent plate of the glass cover, and the PCM were calculated at each time. Without a phase changer, the rate at which fresh water is produced is around 5.15 kg/m2·h. The corresponding mass flow rates of paraffin, n-PCM I, n-PCM III, n-PCM II, and stearic acid are 22.9, 28.9, 5.9, 11.9, and 73 kg/m2·h. PCMs, with the exception of stearic acid, exhibit similar energy efficiency up to an ambient temperature of around 29°. However, at temperatures over 29°, n-PCM II outperforms other PCM.
A fotodocumentação na Ciência da Informação
Authors: Braga Jhonei Batista de Souza , Lopez André Porto Ancona
Published: May 2024

Devido ao cenário atual em que vive a sociedade, cada dia mais voltada para os recursos informacionais imagéticos, esse estudo propõe a investigação da produção periódica científica brasileira sobre a fotodocumentação na Ciência a Informação. Desse modo, o objetivo principal desse trabalho é identificar e analisar os artigos científicos publicados nos periódicos nacionais no período 2017-2020 (Qualis Periódicos CAPES vigente) sobre a fotodocumentação na Ciência da Informação. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa e exploratória, bem como emprega o levantamento bibliográfico na fonte de informação BRAPCI para coleta de dados e utiliza a análise temática como instrumento de análise dos dados. Por meio das buscas realizadas, recuperou-se os artigos científicos publicados de acordo com os critérios elencados na metodologia. Assim como, a partir da análise temática realizada, permitiu-se o mapeamento das abordagens envolvidas nos estudos sobre a fotodocumentação na Ciência da Informação e os seus desdobramentos. Portanto, com essa identificação e análise do cenário da produção periódica brasileira sobre a fotodocumentação na Ciência da Informação, a partir de uma fonte de informação especializada, espera-se contribuir com as discussões específicas dessa área e da ciência como um todo.
Corrigendum to: Imaging Features and Misdiagnosis of Giant Cerebral
Cavernous Malformations
Authors: Xiao Mengqiang , Zhang Meng , Lei Min , Lin Fenghuan , Chen Yanxia , Liu Jingfeng , Chen Jun , Luo Nianyuan
Published: May 2024

An error occurred in the Ethical Commiittie details of the
manuscript titled “Imaging Features and Misdiagnosis of
Giant Cerebral Cavernous Malformations”, 2024; 20:
e15734056273891 [1].

Original:

ETHICS APPROVAL AND CONSENT TO
PARTICIPATE:

This study was approved by the institutional review
committee of First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen
University (ZF2022-216).

Corrected:

ETHICS APPROVAL AND CONSENT TO
PARTICIPATE:

The ethics approval was provied by the Biomedical Ethics
Committee of Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Taditional
Chinese Medicine and the written informed consent was
exempted.

The original article can be found online at
https://www.eurekaselect.com/article/137176
Evaluasi Kinerja Pada Daerah Irigasi Way Lo Kecamatan Waelata Kabupaten Buru
Authors: Sekar Arum Rosalina Putri , Tri Budi Prayogo  , Linda Prasetyorini
Published: May 2024

Daerah Irigasi Way Lo terdapat di Desa Basalale, Kecamatan Waelata, Kabupaten Buru, Provinsi Maluku dengan bangunan utama bending tetap. Dari hasil inventarisasi dilapangan, terdapat 139 titik permasalahan yang tersebar diseluruh jaringan irigasi. Permasalahan tersebut tersebar pada 9 titik bangunan utama, 95 titik bangunan pada saluran pembawa, dan 35 titik pada saluran pembawa. Hingga saatini, pekerjaan pemeliharaan dan perbaikan berkala belum pernah dilakukan pada Daerah Irigasi Way Lo. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penilaian kinerja irigasi dengan metode Peraturan Menteri PUPR No12/PRT/M/2015 dan metode Fuzzy Set Theory, untuk menentukan skala prioritas penangan memanfaatkan metode AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process). Berdasarkan hasil analisis didapatkan pada Metode Permen PUPR No.12/PRT/M/2015 indeks kinerja senilai 77,20% dan pada metode Fuzzy Set Theory senilai 75,34%. Dengan uji hipotesis komparatif tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan dari kedua hasil metode tersebut. Hasil prioritas penanganan dengan metode AHP yaitu Prasarana Fisik (0,263) pada sub-aspek Saluran Pembawa (0,168).
Analisa Rembesan Terhadap Terjadinya Piping pada Bendungan Cijurey Kabupaten Bogor Provinsi Jawa Barat
Authors: Denny Ahmad Fauzi  , Suwanto Marsudi  , Evi Nur Cahya
Published: May 2024

Bendungan Cijurey merupakan bendungan tipe beton gravitasi atau tipe RCC dengan material beton yang memiliki nilai permeabilitas rendah. Secara struktur, tipe RCC memiliki lift joint yang rawan dilalui oleh air sehingga dapat menyebabkan rembesan. Bendungan ini terletak pada lapisan tanah yang mendominasi yaitu batulempung dan batupasir, dimana memiliki nilai permeabilitas yang berbeda dengan daya dukung yang rendah, selain itu debit rembesan yang terjadi akan memiliki pola yang berbeda. Analisa rembesan dan piping menggunakan bantuan software Geostudio SEEP/W. Hasil 
analisa debit rembesan yang terjadi untuk kondisi normal (El. +286 m) yaitu 0,00196 m3 /dt dan untuk kondisi banjir 0,002 m3/dt dan untuk kondisi banjir (El. +288,28 m) yaitu 0,00076 m 3 /dt. Nilai faktor keamanan terhadap piping yaitu untuk kondisi normal (El. +286 m) yaitu 10,75 > 4 dan untuk kondisi muka air banjir (El. +288,28 m) yaitu 10,33 > 4, dapat dikatakan bendungan aman terhadap terjadinya piping.
Uji Model Hidrolika Pelimpah Samping Bendungan Surumana
Authors: Dhitaisma Elsya , Dermawan Very , Prasetyorini Linda
Published: May 2024

Pembangunan Bendungan Surumana di Kabupaten Donggala, Provinsi Sulawesi Tengah diprioritaskan untuk mensuplai kebutuhan air untuk irigasi, air baku untuk rumah tangga, industri, dan sebagai pembangkit listrik. Salah satu prosedur dalam perencanaan Bendungan Surumana adalah melakukan uji model hidrolika. Uji model hidrolika dilakukan pada approach channel, pelimpah, side channel, saluran transisi, saluran peluncur, peredam energi, escape channel, dan hilir Bendungan Surumana. Dalam perencanaan pelimpah sesuai standar Peraturan Menteri Pekerjaan Umum dan Perumahan Rakyat, penting untuk memperhatikan perilaku aliran pelimpah pada debit Q1000th. Maka dari itu, tujuan dari kajian ini adalah untuk menganalisis hidrolika aliran pelimpah pada debit Q1000th. Analisis ini menggunakan uji model hidrolika sebagai kontrol untuk membandingkan hasil dengan perhitungan teoritis. Sebagai hasil dari pengujian model hidrolika, pelimpah Bendungan Surumana mampu mengalirkan aliran dengan debit Q1000th tanpa menyebabkan overtopping. Hasil perhitungan teoritis terhadap profil muka air mendekati dengan hasil pengujian model hidrolika pada debit Q1000th. Bendungan Surumana pada debit Q1000th aman terhadap bahaya kavitasi baik dari hasil perhitungan maupun dari pengukuran pada bacaan piezometer model hidrolika. Pada hilir escape channel ditemukan adanya gerusan lokal terdalam. Pendekatan metode teoritis yang hasilnya mendekati hasil saat pengujian model hidrolika adalah dengan menggunakan rumus Zimmerman dan Maniak.
Penanganan Genangan Berbasis Konservasi pada Kelurahan Arjowinangun Kota Malang
Authors: Kalimatu Haqqin Sarah , Runi Asmaranto  , Linda Prasetyorini
Published: May 2024

Tercatat banyak permasalahan banjir dan genangan yang terjadi di Kota Malang, salah satunya di Kelurahan Arjowinangun. Pesatnya pembangunan yang mengubah tata guna lahan dari lahan terbuka hijau menjadi perumahan dan bangunan lainnya, sehingga mengurangi daerah resapan air dan pada akhirnya melimpas dan bahkan menggenang. Oleh karenanya, diperlukan adanya evaluasi saluran drainase untuk kondisi eksisting untuk menentukan alternatif penanganan genangan yang tepat dengan berbasis konservasi. Evaluasi dilakukan dengan simulasi menggunakan SWMM, yang mana sering digunakan untuk perhitungan drainase perkotaan. Didapatkan genangan pada 9 saluran drainase dari 23 saluran tinjauan yang tidak mampu menampung debit rancangan periode ulang 5 tahun. Dalam SWMM, terdapat beberapa pilihan alternatif yang terdapat dalam LID Controls, beberapa diantaranya yaitu rain barrel dan infiltration trench. Dari kedua alternatif tersebut didapatkan kesimpulan bahwa rain barrel dapat mengurangi air limpasan lebih banyak, sedangkan infiltration trench dapat menambah total infiltrasi.
Pemanfaatan Data Satelit untuk Menganalisis Indeks Kekeringan Meteorologi di Sub DAS Slahung Kabupaten Ponorogo
Authors: Friyana Acha Octa , Donny Harisuseso  , Ussy Andawayanti
Published: May 2024

Kabupaten Ponorogo dalam beberapa tahun terakhir rentan terjadi bencana kekeringan. Kekeringan disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor salah satunya yaitu curah hujan yang rendah atau dibawah normal. Secara hidrologi, komponen utama dalam menganalisis indeks kekeringan meteorologi adalah curah hujan yang panjang, lengkap dan persebarannya merata diseluruh DAS. Namun, stasiun hujan yang berada di Sub DAS Slahung perletakannya kurang tersebar dan kurang mewakili daerah – daerah yang kosong. Hal ini dapat diantisipasi dengan memanfaatkan data curah hujan satelit dimana digunakan sebagai stasiun hujan bayangan yang membantu stasiun eksisting dalam mengisi ruang kosong di Sub DAS Slahung. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran tingkat kekeringan serta dapat memprediksi kejadian kekeringan di Sub DAS Slahung. Perhitungan indeks kekeringan meteorologi menggunakan metode EDI (Effective Drought Index). Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa kekeringan terparah terjadi pada tahun 2005 (indeks min -2.41), 2007 (indeks min -1.94), 2012 (indeks min -1.55), 2017 (indeks min -1.62) dan 2019 (indeks min -1.50). Berdasarkan pola kekeringan pada tahun kering tersebut, diperkirakan kejadian kekeringan di Sub DAS Slahung terjadi 2 hingga 5 tahun sekali.
Studi Penentuan IPAL Komunal yang Berpengaruh Signifikan Terhadap Kualitas Air Sungai Bengawan Solo Kota Surakarta
Authors: Linda Dian Paramita  , Rini Wahyu Sayekti  , Riyanto Haribowo
Published: May 2024

Sungai Bengawan Solo mengalir melintasi dua provinsi yaitu Jawa Tengah dan Jawa Timur yang memiliki jumlah penduduk yang cukup tinggi. Hal tersebut berdampak pada meningkatnya kebutuhan jumlah air bersih yang dikonsumsi dan mengakibatkan adanya peningkatan jumlah air limbah. Kota Surakarta menjadi salah satu daerah yang dilalui oleh aliran Sungai Bengawan Solo dan dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat untuk memenuhi kebutuhan hidup sehari-hari. Penanganan air limbah di Kota Surakarta dominan menggunakan sistem on-site dan salahsatunya yaitu IPAL komunal. Daerah studi di sepanjang aliran sungai terdapat 6 IPAL komunal yang tersebar di daerah padat penduduk. Studi ini menggunakan analisis linear berganda metode langkah maju (Forward Selection). Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan didapatkan IPAL komunal yang mempengaruhi kualitas sungai Bengawan Solo mulai Stasiun Semanggi (Jembatan Semanggi-Nusupan) hingga Stasiun Jurug (Jembatan Jurug) diantaranya parameter BOD oleh TPL 1, TPL 2, dan TPL 5 sebesar 87,5%, parameter COD dipengaruhi TPL 1, TPL 2, dan TPL 3 sebesar 91,2%, parameter TSS dipengaruhi TPL 4 dan TPL 6 sebesar 64%, dan parameter Total Coliform dipengaruhi oleh TPL 1, TPL 2, TPL 5, dan TPL 6 sebesar 98%.
Studi Kekeringan Meteorologi dengan Pemanfaatan Data Satelit Chirps Pada Das Rondoningo Kabupaten Probolinggo
Authors: As'idatu Viddaroini  , Donny Harisuseso  , Ussy Andawayanti
Published: May 2024

Abstrak: Kabupaten Probolinggo menjadi salah satu wilayah yang kerap mengalami bencana kekeringan, terkhusus DAS Rondoningo. Kekeringan yang terjadi pada Kabupaten Probolinggo disebabkan oleh intensitas curah hujan yang rendah atau curah hujan dibawah curah hujan normal, maka diperlukan perhitungan nilai indeks kekeringan untuk mengidentifikasi keparahan kekeringan yang terjadi pada lokasi studi. Namun terdapat kendala dimana data hujan pada lokasi studi dinilai kurang sempurna karena pos pengamatan curah hujan masih belum merata, maka akan dilakukan pemanfaatan data curah hujan CHIRPS. Data curah hujan CHIRPS akan dikalibrasikan dengan data curah hujan pengamatan menggunakan persamaan regresi. Metode yang digunakan dalam perhitungan nilai indeks kekeringan adalah Percent Normal Index (PNI). Hasil indeks kekeringan kemudian akan digunakan untuk pembuatan peta sebaran kekeringan metode interpolasi Inverse Distance Weight (IDW) menggunakan aplikasi ArcGIS. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan persamaan dengan nilai determinasi paling baik dalam mengestimasi nilai curah hujan CHIRPS adalah persamaan regresi linier intercept. Kemudian perhitungan indeks PNI menunjukkan indeks kekeringan terparah sebesar 0% dengan status “Amat Sangat Kering” pernah terjadi pada seluruh tahun pengamatan (2002-2021). Hasil peta sebaran kekeringan metode IDW menunjukkan hasil yang sangat bagus karena memilki kecocokan dengan peta kekeringan yang dikeluarkan oleh BPBD Kabupaten Probolinggo.
Studi Manajemen Konstruksi Pekerjaan Main Dam Dan Spillway Pada Bendungan Margatiga Kabupaten Lampung Timur Provinsi Lampung
Authors: Reza Indra  , Evi Nur Cahya  , Suwanto Marsudi
Published: May 2024

Kebutuhan akan air merupakan kebutuhan pokok bagi masyarakat yang harus dipenuhi oleh pemerintah yang diperoleh dari pengelolaan sumber daya alam dalam mendukung program ketahanan pangan nasional, proyek pembangunan Bendungan merupakan infrastruktur yang dapat mendukung ketahanan pangan di Indonesia. dibutuhkan suatu manajemen untuk mengelola kegiatan proyek Bendungan Margatiga dari awal rangkaian kegiatan proyek hingga berakhirnya kegiatan proyek. Terdapat dua alternatif yang akan diterapkan dalam mengatasi permasalahan penelitian ini yaitu melalui pemberian durasi tambahan terhadap waktu kerja harian dan penambahan alat berat. Dari hasil analisa didapatkan bahwa alternatif penambahan jam kerja harian memberikan efisiensi waktu sebesar 5,35% dengan penurunan rencana anggaran biaya sebesar 1,23% dibandingkan nilai kontrak. Sementara alternatif penambahan alat berat memberikan efisiensi waktu sebesar 8,38% dan penurunan rencana anggaran biaya sebesar 1,19% dibandingkan nilai kontrak. Sehingga dalam studi ini dipilih alternatif penambahan alat berat yang ditinjau menjadi alternatif yang lebih baik dari segi waktu yang lebih optimal dan biaya yang tidak jauh berbeda dengan penambahan jam kerja.
Studi Perbandingan Perhitungan Volume Galian dan Timbunan Menggunakan Data Total Station dan Drone (UAV)
Authors: Ginting Edoa Buahbaranta , Riyanto Haribowo  , Andre Primantyo H
Published: May 2024

Perencanaan infrastruktur umumnya dihadapkan dengan kondisi tanah yang tidak menentu. Walaupun berada pada lokasi yang sama sering juga mendapatkan bagian permukaan yang elevasi atau konturnya berbeda. Untuk memperbaiki permukaan lahan tersebut, salah satu metode pelaksanaan yang bisa digunakan adalah dengan melakukan proses penggalian tanah (cut) dan penimbunan tanah (fill). Galian dan timbunan bertujuan membuat permukaan tanah pada lokasi perencanaan konstruksi mempunyai kontur atau elevasi yang sama. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada proyek pembangunan gudang yang berlokasi di Jl. Danau Lamo, Maro Sebo, Muaro Jambi, Jambi dan memiliki luas tanah berkisar 12000 m2. Proyek pembangunan gudang ini terletak di lahan perkebunan sawit dan memiliki kontur tanah yang tidak terlalu rata serta vegetasi pohon sawit yang ada. Sebelum memulai proses pengerjaan perataan tanah harus dilakukan pengukuran dan perhitungan volume galian dan timbunan pada area rencana pembangunan. Volume galian dan timbunan didapat dari pengukuran topografi, pada penelitian ini pengukuran topografi dibantu dengan alat ukur Total Station dan Drone (UAV) serta Data DEMNAS sebagai acuan perbandingan perhitungan volume dari kedua alat yang digunakan. Sehingga didapat kelebihan dan kekurangan dari alat Total Station maupun Drone dengan melihat kondisi di lapangan.
A Video-Based Communication Intervention for Fecal Ostomy Surgery (CI-oSurg): Protocol for Open Pilot Testing to Improve Intervention Acceptability and Feasibility (Preprint)
Authors: Cauley Christy Elaine , Rubio Atziri , Brindle Mary , Cooper Zara , Vranceanu Ana-Maria , Ritchie Christine S
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND

Approximately 100,000 patients undergo fecal ostomy operations annually across the United States. This patient population experiences high surgical complication rates and poor biopsychosocial outcomes. Surgical teams are not trained to address the psychosocial needs that often arise during recovery after fecal ostomy surgery.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to refine and establish the acceptability and usability of the Communication Intervention for fecal ostomy Surgery (CI-oSurg), a web-based communication intervention aimed at reducing distress among patients recovering from ostomy surgery.

METHODS

We describe the proposed study design, methodology, and training protocol. We will conduct an open pilot (n=24 patients and n=8 clinicians) of video-based training to first identify the level and types of distress patients are experiencing. Next, patients will view web videos that address frequent challenges faced by ostomy patients, considering practical management and emotional and adaptation concerns. Qualitative one-to-one semistructured interviews will be conducted with participants to explore the acceptability and feasibility of the program and refine the intervention and study procedures.

RESULTS

This study has been approved by the Mass General Brigham Institutional Review Board. Study funding has been obtained, and recruitment is planned for the fall of 2024.

CONCLUSIONS

Through this study, we will refine CI-oSurg, a web-based communication intervention focused on reducing distress after ostomy surgery, to improve intervention acceptability and usability. These improvements will allow us to establish the usability and acceptability of the intervention before efficacy testing to determine the ability of this intervention to reduce distress after fecal ostomy surgery.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06320002; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06320002

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

PRR1-10.2196/60575
Challenges of Data Quality in Clinical Data Life Cycle: A Systematic Review (Preprint)
Authors: An Doyeon , Lim Minsik , Lee Suehyun
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND

It is anticipated that electronic health record (EHR) data will inform the development of health policy systems across countries and furnish valuable insights for the advancement of health and medical technology. As the current paradigm of clinical research is shifting toward data-centricity, the utilization of healthcare data is becoming increasingly emphasized.

OBJECTIVE

We aimed to review the literature on clinical data quality management and define a process for ensuring the quality management of clinical data, especially in the secondary utilization of data.

METHODS

A systematic review of PubMed articles from 2010 to October 2023 was conducted to assess the quality of electronic health record (EHR) and clinical data. Articles that defined quality management procedures based on the life cycle of clinical data quality management and discussed quality management assessment methods and tools were selected. The articles were categorized into four themes.

RESULTS

We reviewed 105 papers describing the clinical data quality management process. This process is based on a four-stage life cycle: planning, construction, operation, and utilization. The most frequently used dimensions were completeness, plausibility, concordance, security, currency, and interoperability.

CONCLUSIONS

Given the importance of the secondary use of EHR data, standardized quality control methods and automation are necessary. This study proposes a process to standardize data quality management and develop a data quality assessment system.
Development of Pomegranate Aloe Vera Juice: Pomalo
Authors: Ainapure Sandesh
Published: May 2024

Abstract: Pomegranate juice is a good source of polyphenols and has good antioxidant potential, whereas, the studies on pomegranate juice have shown that it possesses antiatherogenic, antioxidant, antihypertensive, and anti-inflammatory properties. The literature also reported the major decrease in atherosclerotic lesion region in immune-deficient mice and intima media thickness in cardiac patients on medications, due to consumption of pomegranate juice. Whereas, in patients with type 2 diabetes, a reduction in lipid peroxidation was observed and in hypertensive patients, a systolic blood pressure and serum angiotensin converting enzyme activity was determined. Therefore, the study showed the potential cardioprotective advantages of pomegranate juice and suggests the inclusion of this juice in a diet for a healthy living. the composition of aloe vera and its role in development of functional foods. The colorless and watery gel-like consistency are the characteristics of aloe vera gel that makes it better option for blend beverages. The functional characteristics render aloe vera with broad range of application in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food sectors. The presence of antioxidants and hormones (auxins and gibberellins) in aloe vera, are responsible for preventing chronic diseases and wound healing properties by inducing the cell propagation, thus providing anti-inflammatory action, respectively. Saponins and salicylic acid present in it, provides antibacterial and antiseptic activity. The literature also reveals that emidine and aloin are the compounds present in aloe that act as antiviral, antibacterial and analgesic agent. Whereas, it also contains vitamins E, C and minerals such as, copper, selenium and zinc, along with enzyme brady kinase, fatty acids and sugar, essential and non-essential amino acids, 12 anthraquinones phenolic compounds. The most abundant monosaccharide and polysaccharides found in aloe vera are Mannose-6-phosphate, and glucomannans, respectively.
La comprensión de narraciones orales y las diferencias individuales en niños entre 7 y 11 años: vocabulario, memoria de trabajo y teoría de la mente
Authors: Pinto Camargo Johanna , Barreyro Juan Pablo
Published: May 2024

El propósito de esta investigación consistió en estudiar el rol del vocabulario, la memoria de trabajo, la teoría de la mente y la atención sostenida en la comprensión de narraciones orales y la generación de inferencia en niños de entre 7 y 11 años. Para ello, se utilizaron las habilidades de comprensión lectora como criterio para establecer los grupos de cohorte del estudio. La muestra, conformada por 126 niños colombianos hispanohablantes, fue evaluada en tareas de comprensión de narraciones orales, así como mediante pruebas estandarizadas en vocabulario, memoria de trabajo, teoría de la mente y atención sostenida. Los resultados mostraron diferencias significativas entre el grupo de baja comprensión lectora respecto al grupo de comparación con mejores desempeños en comprensión en la medida de vocabulario y en la medida de comprensión de narraciones con apoyos visuales, como producto de una diferencia significativa en la respuesta a preguntas de inferencia emocional. El análisis correlacional mostró vínculos significativos entre el vocabulario y todas las medidas de comprensión evaluadas. Por su parte, la memoria de trabajo se correlacionó con todas las medidas de desempeño en comprensión, excepto con la respuesta a preguntas inferenciales. Finalmente, la teoría de la mente mostró una correlación significativa con la respuesta a preguntas de inferencias emocionales y con las medidas de comprensión de narraciones sin apoyos visuales.
Sechenov University and Izhevsk Radio Plant Entered into an Agreement on the Development and Production of a Domestic Device for Diagnosing Bacterial Overgrowth
Authors: Editorial Article
Published: May 2024

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Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of the Role of Appendectomy in the Pathogenesis of Colorectal Cancer
Authors: Nezhad M.I. A. , Yabandeh N. P.
Published: May 2024

Aim. Given the potential for physiological alterations in the gastrointestinal tract following appendix removal, which may influence carcinogenesis, we embarked on a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the possible association between appendectomy and the subsequent risk of colorectal cancer (CRC).

Methods. Our systematic investigation utilized sources including the Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, and Web of Science, covering research up to February 1, 2023. We assessed the impact of appendectomy on colorectal cancer, employing a random effects model to calculate the pooled hazard ratio (HR) for developing CRC post-appendectomy and its 95 % confidence interval (CI).

Results. This review and meta-analysis incorporated a total of 10 studies, comprising 1,001,693 cases of appendectomy and 39,463 instances of CRC. The meta-analysis revealed a pooled HR of 1.04 (95 % CI: 1.0–1.08) for developing CRC following appendectomy. Notably, the HR for CRC development increased to 1.20 (95 % CI: 0.69–1.69) when considering only cases with more than 10 years of follow-up.

Conclusion. The findings indicate a marginally increased risk of colorectal cancer in cases without a specified follow-up period. However, this elevated risk did not persist over the long term (exceeding 10 years). The heterogeneity of the included studies appears to have influenced our results. Nevertheless, it is advisable for physicians to weigh the potential benefits of alternative therapies and consider the future complications that may arise from an unnecessary appendectomy.
THE ACCULTURATION OF KABA IN RANDAI UDA DAN DARA 2022 PEMBUDAYAAN MIGRASI KABA DALAM TEATER RANDAI UDA DAN DARA 2022
Authors: Abu Bakar Ayu Haswida , Jonathan Linggang Duratul Ain Dorothy , Zulkafli Norzizi
Published: May 2024

Randai is one of the traditional Minangkabau cultures originated from West Sumatra, Indonesia. Characterised by drama, kaba, dance, song and silat. Thus, Randai refers to Minangkabau custom and cultural heritage. Therefore, kaba can be found in the form of stories, songs, rituals, mythologies, and folklores of these communities. Even with the increasing population of the Minangkabau Diaspora, especially in Negeri Sembilan since the early 19th century, randai remains as Minangkabau heritage culture. Hence has adapted some of Malay stories, songs, rituals, mythologies, and folklore of Negeri Sembilan community that has similarities with the story in West Sumatra. The novelty of this paper is to explore the acculturation of kaba in Randai performance, defined as Minangkabau culture, which researchers have not widely studied. The study of acculturation in Minangkabau Kaba has never been published. It is a qualitative approach via content analysis. Rest on the notion of kaba which is defined as a story. The research draws on the concept of acculturation of the story of Uda dan Dara by Usman Awang in Randai Uda dan Dara 2022 performance. The result highlights Uda dan Dara as kaba to a certain extent can be seen as a manifestation of a creative adaptation through the concept of acculturation. Thus, functions as a new set of meaning to Randai. Keywords: Randai; Kaba; Acculturation; Uda dan Dara; Randai Uda dan Dara 2022
KERUNTUHAN AKHLAK MENERUSI NOVEL PEREMPUAN POLITIKUS MELAYU BERDASARKAN PERSPEKTIF AL-GHAZALI COLLAPSE IN THE NOVEL PEREMPUAN POLITIKUS MELAYU FROM PERSPECTIVE OF AL-GHAZALI
Authors: Muhammad Apandi Siti Nur Anis , Mohd Ali Tengku Intan Marlina Tengku , Hussein Eizah Mat , Mohd Balwi Mohd Taufik Arridzo
Published: May 2024

Faisal Tehrani merupakan seorang penulis sastera kontemporari yang kerap kali menghasilkan karya-karya berkaitan krisis masyarakat dalam pelbagai aspek, iaitu dari sudut ekonomi, politik dan, sosial. Novel Perempuan Politikus Melayu yang dihasilkan pada tahun 2016 merupakan salah satu novel beliau yang mengetengahkan pelbagai bentuk keruntuhan akhlak dalam sebuah kelompok masyarakat seperti konflik dalam hubungan pemerintah dengan rakyat, pasangan kekasih dan juga hubungan kekeluargaan. Isu keruntuhan akhlak tersebut digarap melalui pelbagai tindakan yang menyalahi ajaran agama Islam dan nilai norma masyarakat Melayu yang dipaparkan menerusi watak-watak tertentu. Kajian ini dilaksanakan bagi memahami jenis-jenis perlakuan keruntuhan akhlak yang telah didasari oleh nafsu marah, benci dan dendam. Kajian ini juga telah menggariskan tiga objektif utama, iaitu mengenalpasti isu keruntuhan akhlak menerusi novel kajian, menganalisis serta menilai kesan keruntuhan akhlak dalam novel tersebut dengan menggunakan Pendekatan Ihya’ Ulumuddin yang dipelopori oleh Al-Ghazali (2013). Metodologi kajian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif, iaitu analisis wacana. Hasil kajian mendapati bahawa isu keruntuhan akhlak yang ditunjukkan dalam novel Perempuan Politikus Melayu benar-benar tidak selari dengan ajaran Islam dan harus dijauhi agar manusia dapat menjamin kesejahteraan sejagat. Kesimpulannya, kajian ini bermatlamat untuk memberi nilai pendidikan kepada semua pihak untuk lebih memahami dan mengenali bentuk-bentuk keruntuhan akhlak yang kerap kali berlaku dalam masyarakat berdasarkan novel kajian hingga berupaya membentuk normalisasi yang negatif dalam kehidupan mereka. Di samping itu, kajian ini diharapkan berupaya menjadi salah satu strategi utama yang boleh digunakan oleh masyarakat untuk lebih memahami dan menghindari tingkah laku negatif berdasarkan penilaian agama dan norma hidup masyarakat Melayu. Kata Kunci: Keruntuhan akhlak, novel Perempuan Politikus Melayu, al-Muhlikat, Ihya’ Ulumuddin.
Project finance through Infrastructure Investment Trust: Legal and regulatory analysis
Authors: Kashyap Amit Kumar , Sharma Vijaylaxmi
Published: May 2024

Structured finance, private equity, and public offerings drive a new global real estate and infrastructure age. Given the necessity for increased capital in funding infrastructure projects, a range of equity instruments can be employed to attract institutional investors in both advanced and emerging economies. In recent years, infrastructure sectors, including roads, highways, ports, power, and real estate, have seen increased financial demand and investment trusts have become critical in meeting India’s infrastructural needs. Especially in India, Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) play a vital role in establishing a well-balanced risk management system, which is essential for addressing infrastructure needs and fulfilling the financial requirements of developers. InvITs were established under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Regulations, 2014, to attract global and local long-term investments for public-private partnership (PPP) and infrastructure projects and to fill gaps in traditional project financing. Despite initial expectations, few projects have utilized this structure since its inception. The author’s review, incorporating doctrinal legal research, analyzes the regulatory framework surrounding InvITs in India. The paper contributes to the literature, emphasizing evidence of India’s programmatic approach to enhancing infrastructure financing and showcasing structural and financial reforms in InvITs governance as integral components of the nation’s strategy.
Utilization of durian peels (Durio zibethinus) and lubricant treatment sludge as raw materials of Refuse-Derived Fuel
Authors: Hudayarizka Riza , Sholikah Umi , Budiarti Dini Tri
Published: May 2024

Fossil energy is among the most widely utilized energy sources in Indonesian industry, but its continuous use is leading to its depleted. Refuse-derived fuel (RDF) offers an alternative made from organic and inorganic waste. Durian peel is identified as a promising raw material for RDF due to its high calorific value of 6,274 Kcal/kg. Additionally, Lubricant Treatment Sludge (LTS), which is collected from the oil treatment industry, is used to enhance RDF’s calorific value, as it contains residual oil rich in hydrocarbons. To bind the RDF components, tapioca starch, durian seeds, and rejected papaya were selected as adhesives. The mixture ratios of durian skin, LTS, and adhesive were tested at compositions (90:0:10), (85:5:10), (80:10:10), (75:15:10), and (70:20:10). Subsequent RDF characteristics analyses included tests for moisture content, ash content, volatile matter, fixed carbon, and calorific value. Based on these evaluations, the most optimal composition was determined to be 90% durian peel, 0% LTS, and 10% tapioca starch adhesive. This composition exhibited a moisture content of 1.6%, volatile matter of 74.6%, ash content of 8.4%, fixed carbon of 15.2%, and a calorific value of 3,516 Kcal/kg. Tapioca starch emerged as preferred adhesive due to its favorable properties and characteristics.
Distribution, local use, and bio-prospecting opportunity of Ocimum americanum L. in Northwestern part of the Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Authors: Merawi Edeget , Birhanu Belay Taye
Published: May 2024

Ocimum americanum (Basil) encompasses various uses. The plant is valued both as a food additive for its aromatic qualities and in folk medicine for treating various ailments. However, its uses, distribution, and the associated community knowledge have not been properly and systematically documented. Therefore, a survey was conducted to explore the bio-prospecting potential of Ocimum americanum and gather baseline information on its community knowledge. Purposive and proportional samplings were used to select districts, villages, users, and growers who participated in the study. The selected districts - Dembiya, Gonder Zuria, Takusa, Alefa, Bahir Dar city, and Bahir Dar Zuria Districts - were selected based on the plant’s growth potential and user availability. Data collection methods included semi-structured interviews, group discussions, and field observations. The findings revealed that basil is used for various purposes: ailment treatment (32.67%), food flavoring (26.6%), food preservative (7.7%), and to impart aroma to different foods (8.33%). Specifically, 32.67 % of the respondents used Ocimum americanum for traditional medicine purposes, primarily to treat depression/headaches, stomach aches, and ward off evil spirits. The methods for preparation and administration included concoction (21.05 %), direct application of plant parts (15.79%), grinding (15.79%), melting (5.26%), Fumigation (10.53%), and inhalation (31.58%). Medicinal dosage varied among users depending on the intensity, type, experience, and the severity of the disease. Nine traditional foods spiced, with basil were identified, with the highest fidelity level for basil use being food flavoring (18.33%) followed by preservation (18.33%). The direct matrix analysis indicated that chilli pepper spice was the most preferred local food sweetened by basil, followed by hot-spiced pepper. This study highlights the traditional foods spiced with basil and providesvaluable insights for bio-prospecting companies in the food and pharmacological industries.
Renal replacement therapy as a new indicator of voriconazole clearance in a population pharmacokinetic analysis of critically ill patients in China
Authors: Zhan Qingyuan , Chen WenQian , wang yuqiong , ye qinghua , Li Pengmei , huang linna , qi zhijiang , Wang Chen
Published: May 2024

Aims: The pharmacokinetic (PK) profiles of voriconazole in intensive
care unit (ICU) patients is quite different. We aimed to develop a
population pharmacokinetic (PopPK) model to evaluate the effects of
various biological covariates and the use of extracorporeal membrane
oxygenation (ECMO) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).
Methods: The modeling analysis of the pharmacokinetic parameters were
conducted using the nonlinear mixed-effects modeling method (NONMEM)
using a two-compartment model. Monte Carlo simulations (MCSs) were
performed to observe the probability of target attainment (PTA) when
receiving CRRT or not under different dosage regimens, different quick
C-reactive protein (qCRP), and different minimum inhibitory
concentration (MIC) ranges. Results: A total of 408 critically ill
patients with 746 voriconazole concentration–time data points were
included in this study. A two-compartment population PK model with qCRP,
CRRT, creatinine clearance rate (CLCR), platelet (PLT), and prothrombin
time (PT) as fixed effects was developed using the NONMEM. Conclusion:
The results showed that qCRP, CRRT, CLCR, PLT, and PT affected the PK
parameter clearance. The most commonly used clinical regimen of 200 mg
q12h is sufficient for the most common sensitive pathogens (MIC ≤ 0.25
mg/L) in China, regardless of whether CRRT is performed, and at what
level qCRP is. When the MIC is 0.5 mg/L, 200 mg q12h is insufficient
only when qCRP is less than 40 mg/L and CRRT is performed. When MIC ≥ 2
mg /L, a dose of 300 mg q12h cannot achieve ≥ 90% PTA, and a higher
dose needs to be explored.
Global dynamics in a stochastic two predators-one prey system with regime-switching and ratio-dependent functional response
Authors: Tuerxun Nafeisha , Teng Zhidong
Published: May 2024

This paper investigates a stochastic two predators-one prey system with
ratio-dependent functional response under regime switching. The
stochastic extinction of species and the existence of ergodic stationary
distribution for the system are established, and the transition
probability of the solution converging to the stationary distribution
also is obtained. To illustrate our theoretical results, the numerical
examples and simulations are presented. Our findings also demonstrate
that the stationary distribution and extinction of species for the
stochastic two predators-one prey system are affected by random
perturbations, leading to an imbalance in ecology.
Homogenization of solute transport in double porosity materials
Authors: Mascheroni Pietro , Miller Laura , Penta Raimondo
Published: May 2024

We propose a novel model for the transport of solute in a vascularised
poroelastic material. Our structure comprises a poroelastic matrix with
an embedded connected fluid compartment and we consider a solute
transported between the two subdomains. Due to the distinct scale
separation between the scale where we can visibly see the connected
fluid compartment separated from the poroelastic matrix and the overall
material body. We apply the asymptotic homogenization technique to
derive the new model. The latter consists of a macroscale system of PDEs
involving the zero-th order contribution of pressures, velocities,
solute concentration and elastic displacements. It effectively accounts
for the fluid and solute transport between a poroelastic and fluid
network compartments. The model coefficients are to be computed by
solving the periodic cell differential problems arising from application
of the asymptotic homogenization technique. This work paves the way in
understanding mechanically-activated transport with a wide range of
applications such as drug delivery in vascularised tumours.
An exact computation for mixed multifractal dimensions of sets and measures
Authors: Arfaoui Sabrine , Mabrouk Anouar
Published: May 2024

In the present work, we are concerned with the estimation of some mixed variants of multifractal dimensions for a special class of measures characterized by a weak Ahlfors assumption applying mixed multifractal generalizations of Hausdorff and packing measures. Exact computation of such dimensions is shown to be valid for a class of Moran-type measures in some special cases.
Solvability of (P,Q)-functional integral equations of fractional order using generalized Darbo’s fixed point theorem
Authors: Das Anupam , Hazarika Bipan , Mursaleen Mohammad , Nashine Hemant , Parvaneh Vahid
Published: May 2024

In this article, we establish a generalized version of Darbo?s fixed point
theorem via some newly defined condensing operators and we define a new
fractional integral using (P,Q)-calculus and study its properties. Finally,
we apply this generalized Darbo?s fixed point theorem to check the existence
of a solution of (P,Q)- functional integral equations of fractional order in
a Banach space. We explain the results with the help of simple examples.
The generalized Khasminskii-type conditions in establishing existence, uniqueness and moment estimates of solution to neutral stochastic functional differential equations
Authors: Trifunovic Teodora , Jovanovic Miljana , Milosevic Marija
Published: May 2024

The main objective of this paper involving neutral stochastic functional
differential equations (NSFDEs), with finite or infinite history dependence,
is to prove the existence and uniqueness of their global solutions by
imposing conditions that hold for highly non-linear NSFDEs? coefficients.
For that purpose, Yamada-Watanabe condition or the local Lipschitz condition
for the drift and diffusion coefficients are imposed, together with
contractivity condition for the neutral term. Also, instead of the linear
growth condition for the drift and diffusion coefficients of the equations,
generalized Khasminskii-type conditions are applied. The proof of the
existence and uniqueness of the solution also leads us to estimates of the
moments to the solution. Consequently, we discuss some asymptotic properties
of the solution in terms of the generalized Lyapunov exponent. Additionally,
we consider a class of neutral stochastic differential equations with
state-dependent delay, as a special case of NSFDEs. The theoretical results
are illustrated with two examples.
Conformal vector fields and geometric solitons on the tangent bundle with the ciconia metric
Authors: Gezer Aydin , Bilen Lokman , Uday Chand
Published: May 2024

Let (X2k, F, g) be an almost anti-paraHermitian manifold with an almost
paracomplex structure F and a Riemannian metric g and let TX be its tangent
bundle with the ciconia metric g?. The purpose of this paper is divided into
two folds. The first one is to examine the curvature properties of the
tangent bundle TX with the ciconia metric g?. The second one is to study
conformal vector fields and almost Ricci and Yamabe solitons on the tangent
bundle TX according to the ciconia metric g?.
Geovisualisation for effective management of invasive species: Bridging the knowing–doing gap
Authors: Willyono Elvia , Bone Christopher , Newell Robert
Published: May 2024

Invasive species are a major threat to protected areas, as they disrupt native ecosystems and contribute to biodiversity loss. Invasive species management is faced with a challenge known as the ‘knowing–doing gap’, which refers to the disconnect between scientific research and its application in conservation efforts. Addressing this challenge requires collaboration between stakeholders (including researchers, managers, policymakers and the public), creating a need for tools that can clearly communicate invasive species and strategies to diverse audiences. Realistic, immersive geographical visualisations (geovisualisations), have the potential to serve a role in bridging this gap. This study engages people with management- and place-based relationships in a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada in the use of a novel geovisualisation tool for supporting invasive species management efforts. Using focus group methods, the research collects insights and perspectives on the usefulness of the developed tool. The results indicate that geovisualisations have the potential to engage and educate stakeholders in management options; however, it is important for geovisualisations to maintain realism and account for the diverse backgrounds of users. The paper concludes with suggestions from study participants on how to improve geovisualisation tools in ways that increase their effectiveness and appeal to park and protected area stakeholders.
Accounting on Czech Noble Estates during the Agricultural Revolution
Authors: Slavíčková Pavla
Published: May 2024

The paper follows Edwards’ (2011) findings published in the Accounting Historians Journal concerning the persistence of a simpler style of bookkeeping in practice instead of double-entry accounting, even in the period of growth of the capitalist mode of economy. The article supports the conclusion about the use of accounting for managerial purposes by examining the content of treatises written by members of the Puteani family, who fundamentally influenced accounting on noble estates in the Czech Lands during the agricultural revolution (late 1700s–1870s). The paper describes the structure and essence of cameralist accounting, which replaced the older bookkeeping style and was preferred over double-entry accounting by landowners. It demonstrates that cameralist accounting became an integrated part of the reforms applied at Czech noble estates during the agriculture revolution due to its objectives, which fully corresponded with the purposes of the owners for the management and development of their estates.

Data Availability: Data are available from the public sources cited in the text.

JEL Classifications: N83; N13; M41; O16.