bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Wakaf Uang dan Implikasi Sosial Perspektif Ushul Fiqh
Authors: Muzakkir S.
Published: August 2024

Wakaf merupakan salah satu dari bagian philanthropy Islam yang berpotensi mensejahterakan manusia. Kesejahteraan itu bukan hanya dirasakan oleh penerima wakaf, namun akan berimplikasi pada kondisi sosial kemasyarakatan. Pemahaman tentang wakaf masih didominasi pada literasi obyek wakaf tertentu seperti tanah, bangunan, dan benda-benda tidak bergerak lainnya. Namun perkembangan dinamika sosial serta intensitas hajat manusia dalam mengaktualisasikan kepedulian dan kepekaan sosial pada sesama menjadikan pola literasi kajian wakaf semakin berkembang, baik pada tataran pengelolaan, kelembagaan, mekanisme dan obyek wakaf seperti wakaf uang serta wakaf surat-surat berharga lainnya. Perkembangan tersebut mengharuskan kajian dari berbagai sisi termasuk di dalamnya kajian sosial dan kajian ushul fiqh. Dalam kajian ushul fiqh dikenal satu konsep yang disebut dengan maqhasid syariah yang titik temunya adalah kemaslahatan. Sebagai sebuah wasÄil (perantara), wakaf uang memiliki tujuan yang sama dengan wakaf lain pada umumnya, yaitu maqÄsid (tujuan) mensejahterakan masyarakat.
The Analysis Study of Detection of Gonorrhea among HIV Infected Patients: A Comprehensive Systematic Review
Authors: Hutabarat Ruth Bethania Dayu , Megantara Fauzie Ilhamsyah
Published: August 2024

Background: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are one the major public health concern in the world. Neisseria gonorrhea is an obligate human pathogen responsible for gonorrhea as one of the commonest sexually STDs. The aim: The aim of this study to show about detection of gonorrhea among HIV infected patients. Methods: By the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020, this study was able to show that it met all of the requirements. This search approach, publications that came out between 2014 and 2024 were taken into account. Several different online reference sources, like Pubmed, SagePub, and Sciencedirect were used to do this. Result: Eight publications were found to be directly related to our ongoing systematic examination after a rigorous three-level screening approach. Subsequently, a comprehensive analysis of the complete text was conducted, and additional scrutiny was given to these articles. Conclusion: Early detection of sexually transmitted diseases is very useful for starting treatment early which will affect the outcome and prognosis of a disease such as gonorrhea, especially in patients suffering from HIV.
Optimalisasi Peran Pos UKK (Upaya Kesehatan Kerja) pada Pekerja Sektor Informal di Kabupaten Kudus
Authors: Prasetyo Eko , Ulfa Maria , Mubaroq Muhammad Husni
Published: August 2024

K3 merupakan salah satu perlindungan tenaga kerja di segala jenis kegiatan usaha baik sector formal maupun informal.  Bentuk upaya untuk mendekatkan dan meningkatkan akses pelayanan kesehatan pada usaha sektor informal ialah dengan adanya Pos UKK. Tujuan dari program pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang pentingnya K3 dan penerapan prinsip K3 serta mengoptimalkan peran Pos UKK dalam rangka mengembangkan Budaya K3 pada pekerja sektor informal di Kabupaten Kudus.
Metode pengabdian masyarakat dalam kegiatan ini dalam bentuk Pelatihan. Pelaksanaan kegiatan meliputi pelatihan, penyuluhan dan diskusi tentang pentingnya K3 dan penerapan prinsip-prinsip K3, Budaya K3, Pos UKK Terintegrasi, dan optimalisasi peran Pos UKK dalam rangka mengembangkan Budaya K3 pada pekerja sektor informal dengan jumlah peserta 45 orang. Hasil pengabdian menunjukan terdapat perbedaan tingkat pengetahuan sebelum dan sesudah program optimalisasi peran Pos UKK di Kabupaten Kudus. Tingkat Pengetahuan dengan kategori baik sebelum pelatihan dengan prosentase 62,3% meningkat dengan tingkat pengetahuan sesudah pelatihan kategori baik dengan prosentase 84,4%. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat tentang optimalisasi peran Pos UKK berlangsung sangat efektif. Optimalisasi Peran Pos UKK penting dilakukan sebagai upaya pemberdayaan masyarakat untuk meminimalkan faktor risiko ditempat kerja, sehingga akan tumbuh kesadaran dan Budaya K3 pada masyarakat pekerja sektor informal.
Peningkatan Kesehatan Sekolah melalui Pelatihan Pertolongan Sinkope pada Anak Sekolah Menengah Pertama
Authors: Sukraeny Nury , Khoiriyah Khoiriyah , Syafaat Arnauly Nurvega , Syahputra Muhammad Yuga
Published: August 2024

Sinkope atau pingsan adalah kondisi di mana seseorang tiba-tiba kehilangan kesadaran dan kekuatan tubuh secara tiba-tiba karena aliran darah ke otak berkurang, namun akan pulih secara spontan. Kesalahan dalam menangani sinkope pada tahap pertama dapat menyebabkan cedera akibat kurangnya pemahaman dan kesiapan dalam menanggapi situasi tersebut. Salah satu cara untuk mengurangi dampak negatif dari kesalahan penanganan sinkope adalah melalui edukasi. Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan kader kesehatan dan staf sekolah SMP N 19 Semarang dalam penanganan sinkope pada tahap pertama. Tujuan utama dari kegiatan ini adalah meningkatkan kesiapan kader kesehatan dalam menangani sinkope. Hasil dari pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat ini menunjukkan peningkatan kesiapan siswa dalam menangani sinkope di SMP N 19 Semarang, seperti yang tercermin dari peningkatan skor pre-test dari 60% menjadi 100% pada post-test. Kesimpulan dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah bahwa edukasi mengenai penanganan sinkope di lingkungan sekolah sangat penting untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan kader kesehatan dalam menangani sinkope dengan tepat.
ПОКАЗАТЕЛИ ИНТЕНСИВНОСТИ КАРИЕСА У ПАЦИЕНТОВ, ПЕРЕНЕСШИХ COVID – 19
Authors: Бекжанова О.Е. , Алимова Д.М. , Каюмова В.Р.
Published: August 2024

Коронавирусное заболевание (COVID-19) возникло в Ухане, Китай, в декабре 2019 года, а затем быстро распространилось по всему миру. Это пандемическое заболевание вызывается коронавирусом 2 тяжелого острого респираторного синдрома (SARS-CoV-2), который представляет собой оболочечный вирус с геномом одноцепочечной РНК. Заболевание различается по степени тяжести, от отсутствия симптомов до критического состояния. Интенсивность кариозного поражения коррелировала с тяжестью клинических проявлений постковидного периода. Анализ структуры индекса КПУ показал преобладание в структуре кариеса у пациентов, переболевших CОVID-19 элементов «К» - кариес и «У» - удаленные зубы. Так, абсолютная величина элемента «К» у пациентов после перенесенного CОVID-19 была равна 8,44 ± 0,40, что на более чем в 2 раза превосходило аналогичный показатель группы контроля – 3,31±0,14; соответствующее соотношение удалённых зубов элемент «У» составило 8,69 ± 0,40 против 3,32 ± 0,15 (превышение более чем в 2,61 раза); при этом величина запломбированных зубов – элемент «П» был значимо ниже и составил 3,52±0,15 против 8,00 ± 0,37 (ниже более чем в 2.22 раза).
Populism, scandal management and state-facilitated ‘covid-corruption’ in the United Kingdom
Authors: Corcoran Mary
Published: August 2024

The pandemic presented a uniquely unrestricted bonanza in many countries for opportunistic profitmaking at the public expense. In the United Kingdom, this took the form of collusion between senior political figures and business associates in purchasing medical supplies which, allied to the suspension of procurement governance, led to irregular, even fraudulent, contracting practices. Analyses of corruption often stress the combination of system abuses by officials and ill-functioning governance as factors in undermining public trust. Whilst these held true in the case of procurement corruption in the UK, this article focuses on the relationships between populism and de democratising trends aimed at disarming critical opposition to elite misappropriation and profiteering in the context of a crisis. Operating under the cover of emergency pandemic planning, the UK government presides over historical levels of state facilitated misappropriation while largely deflecting political accountability or sanction from those responsible.
Prawnicy w natarciu? Strategie negocjacji statusu przestępcy w toku procesu karnego
Authors: Wzorek Dominik
Published: August 2024

Celem badań polegających na przeprowadzeniu indywidualnych wywiadów pogłębionych z profesjonalnymi prawnikami oraz analizie treści nagrań wideo rozpraw sądowych w sprawach karnych zamieszczonych w serwisie YouTube było ustalenie, które elementy zachowania uczestników postępowania karnego (aktorów) służą potwierdzaniu przestępnego charakteru zarzucanego czynu oraz nadaniu sprawcy etykiety „przestępcy”? Badania zostały osadzone w nurcie naznaczania społecznego, a do interpretacji ich wyników wykorzystano metaforę teatralną Ervinga Goffmana i jego rozważania poświęcone wykonywaniu roli. Zrealizowane badania pozwoliły zidentyfikować i opisać strategie negocjacji statusu przestępcy. Wyróżnione zostały: obiektywizacja opinii, waga argumentacji, „sianie wątpliwości”, odwoływanie się do władzy i podkreślanie profesjonalizmu.   The aim of the research was to investigate which elements of actions of criminal trial participants lead to criminalizing offenses and labeling offenders as “criminals.” The research was based on labeling theory in criminology and Goffman’s dramaturgical analysis and his perspective of social role. In-depth interviews with professional lawyers and analysis of recordings of court hearings available on YouTube were conducted. The findings of the research project allow answering the question: how lawyers define the strategies for negotiating the status of a criminal during the criminal trial. There were distinguished five strategies: objectivization of opinions, the weight of arguments, “doubts creating,” referring to the authority, and highlighting professionalism.
Application of the policy constellations framework to the Polish drug policy over the past twenty-five years
Authors: Los Greg
Published: August 2024

Background: The aim of this paper is to explain change and continuity in the Polish drug policy over the past 25 years using the policy constellations framework (Stevens, Zampini 2018). Method: The policy constellations framework is applied to explain Poland’s adoption of solutions based on prohibition in the year 2000, and later from 2008 to 2016, in the context of novel psychoactive substances. The data comes from in-depth interviews with stakeholders (N = 18), including NGO workers, former ministers, government officials, journalists, a former police superintendent and a criminologist. Conclusion: The Polish drug policy is not a natural outcome of events, but it rather reflects moral preferences and material interests (e.g., the desire to reproduce political capital) of the dominant groups involved in shaping the drug policy.
A novel monomeric amyloid β-activated signaling pathway regulates brain development via inhibition of microglia
Authors: Kwon Hyo Jun , Santhosh Devi , Huang Zhen
Published: August 2024

Amyloid β (Aβ) forms aggregates in the Alzheimer’s disease brain and is well known for its pathological roles. Recent studies show that it also regulates neuronal physiology in the healthy brain. Whether Aβ also regulates glial physiology in the normal brain, however, has remained unclear. In this article, we describe the discovery of a novel signaling pathway activated by the monomeric form of Aβ in vitro that plays essential roles in the regulation of microglial activity and the assembly of neocortex during mouse development in vivo. We find that activation of this pathway depends on the function of amyloid precursor and the heterotrimeric G protein regulator Ric8a in microglia and inhibits microglial immune activation at transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels. Genetic disruption of this pathway during neocortical development results in microglial dysregulation and excessive matrix proteinase activation, leading to basement membrane degradation, neuronal ectopia, and laminar disruption. These results uncover a previously unknown function of Aβ as a negative regulator of brain microglia and substantially elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms. Considering the prominence of Aβ and neuroinflammation in the pathology of Alzheimer’s disease, they also highlight a potentially overlooked role of Aβ monomer depletion in the development of the disease.
Future movement plans interact in sequential arm movements
Authors: Kashefi Mehrdad , Reschechtko Sasha , Ariani Giacomo , Shahbazi Mahdiyar , Tan Alice , Diedrichsen Jörn , Pruszynski J Andrew
Published: August 2024

Real world actions often comprise of a series of movements that cannot be entirely planned before initiation. When these actions are executed rapidly, the planning of multiple future movements needs to occur simultaneously with the ongoing action. How the brain solves this task remains unknown. Here we address this question with a new sequential arm reaching paradigm that manipulates how many future reaches are available for planning while controlling execution of the ongoing reach. We show that participants plan at least two future reaches simultaneously with an ongoing reach. Further, the planning processes of the two future reaches are not independent of one another. Evidence that the planning processes interact is two-fold. First, correcting for a visual perturbation of the ongoing reach target is slower when more future reaches are planned. Second, the curvature of the current reach is modified based on the next reach only when their planning processes temporally overlap. These interactions between future planning processes may enable smooth production of sequential actions by linking individual segments of a long sequence at the level of motor planning.
Modulation of α-synuclein aggregation amid diverse environmental perturbation
Authors: Wasim Abdul , Menon Sneha , Mondal Jagannath
Published: August 2024

Intrinsically disordered protein α-synuclein (αS) is implicated in Parkinson’s disease due to its aberrant aggregation propensity. In a bid to identify the traits of its aggregation, here we computationally simulate the multi-chain association process of αS in aqueous as well as under diverse environmental perturbations. In particular, the aggregation of αS in aqueous and varied environmental condition led to marked concentration differences within protein aggregates, resembling liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS). Both saline and crowded settings enhanced the LLPS propensity. However, the surface tension of αS droplet responds differently to crowders (entropy-driven) and salt (enthalpy-driven). Conformational analysis reveals that the IDP chains would adopt extended conformations within aggregates and would maintain mutually perpendicular orientations to minimize inter-chain electrostatic repulsions. The droplet stability is found to stem from a diminished intra-chain interactions in the C-terminal regions of αS, fostering inter-chain residue-residue interactions. Intriguingly, a graph theory analysis identifies small-world-like networks within droplets across environmental conditions, suggesting the prevalence of a consensus interaction patterns among the chains. Together these findings suggest a delicate balance between molecular grammar and environment-dependent nuanced aggregation behavior of αS.
Oxydifficidin, a potent Neisseria gonorrhoeae antibiotic due to DedA assisted uptake and ribosomal protein RplL sensitivity
Authors: Kan Jingbo , Morales Adrian , Hernandez Yozen , Ternei Melinda A , Lemetre Christophe , Maclntyre Logan W , Biais Nicolas , Brady Sean F
Published: August 2024

Gonorrhea, which is caused by
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
, is the second most prevalent sexually transmitted infection worldwide. The increasing appearance of isolates that are resistant to approved therapeutics raises the concern that gonorrhea may become untreatable. Here, we serendipitously identified oxydifficidin as a potent
N. gonorrhoeae
antibiotic through the observation of a
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens
contaminant in a lawn of
N. gonorrhoeae
. Oxydifficidin is active against both wild-type and multidrug-resistant
N. gonorrhoeae
. It’s potent activity results from a combination of DedA-assisted uptake into the cytoplasm and the presence of an oxydifficidin-sensitive ribosomal protein L7/L12 (RplL). Our data indicates that oxydifficidin binds to the ribosome at a site that is distinct from other antibiotics and that L7/L12 is uniquely associated with its mode of action. This study opens a potential new avenue for addressing antibiotic resistant gonorrhea and underscores the possibility of identifying overlooked natural products from cultured bacteria, particularly those with activity against previously understudied pathogens.
Kunnskapsoppsummering og klassifisering av tiltaket: MITT VALG! Ungdomsskole-versjonen (1. utg.)
Authors: Sæle Rannveig Grøm , Aasheim Merete
Published: August 2024

Bakgrunn: MITT VALG er en norsk tilpasset versjon av det universelt forebyggende undervisningsprogrammet Lions Quest som er utviklet i USA. MITT VALG er beskrevet som et livsmestringsprogram med fokus på sosial og emosjonell læring, psykisk helse, kritisk tenkning og faglig utvikling. Denne oppsummeringen tar for seg opplæringsprogrammet MITT VALG for ungdomskolen. MITT VALG eies av Stiftelsen Det er mitt valg, opprettet av Lions Norge.
Metode: Denne oppsummeringen bygger på et systematisk litteratursøk i databasene Embase, Medline, Psykinfo, NORART, Cochrane, Cristin, NORA, SCOPUS og SweMed. Det er også søkt i internasjonale kunnskapsdatabaser om evidens samt innhentet informasjon om tiltaket fra tiltakseier. Litteratursøk og annen innhentet informasjon ble gjennomgått for å identifisere nordiske effektstudier, internasjonale oppsummeringsstudier og eventuelt andre norske studier om tiltaket.
Resultater: Resultatene består av en vurdering av tiltakets beskrivelse, foreliggende effektstudier, forskningsmetodisk kvalitet og implementeringskvalitet. MITT VALG er godt beskrevet og begrunnet, og tiltakseier tilbyr noe implementeringsstøtte. Det er gjennomført én norsk effektstudie, men resultatene på de fleste utfallsmål viser ikke effekt av programmet. Studien er mangelfullt rapportert og det er uklart hvilke av utfallsmålene som er mest sentrale for tiltaket effektivitet. MITT VALG har vært under revisjon vår 2020, noe som ytterligere svekker effektstudiens relevans.
Konklusjon: MITT VALG klassifiseres på evidensnivå 2 – Teoretisk begrunnede tiltak.
Kunnskapsoppsummering og klassifisering av tiltaket: Circle of Security Virginia – Gruppemodellen (COS-VG) (2. utg.)
Authors: Rye Marte , Eng Helene , Ulvund Stein Erik
Published: August 2024

Bakgrunn: Circle of Security (COS), eller Trygghetssirkelen på norsk, er en gruppe intervensjoner utviklet for å fremme god tilknytning mellom foreldre og barn. Intervensjonene retter seg primært mot foreldrenes evne til å forstå barnets grunnleggende behov for trygghet, tilhørighet og autonomi slik at barnets trygghetsfølelse og selvforståelse øker. Denne kunnskapsoppsummeringen beskriver Circle of Security Virginia – Gruppemodellen (COS-VG), som er en forebyggende gruppeintervensjon rettet mot foreldre. Tiltaket kan tilbys familier med barn i mild til moderat risiko for å utvikle tilknytningsproblematikk. Tiltaket har inntil nylig blitt driftet av Regionsenter for barn og unges psykiske helse Øst og Sør (RBUP Øst og Sør). På grunn av manglende forskningsbelegg og fravær av forskningsmidler tilbyr RBUP Øst og Sør ikke lenger opplæring i COS-VG.
Metode: Denne kunnskapsoppsummeringen bygger på et systematisk litteratursøk i databasene Embase, Medline og Psykinfo, NORART, Cochrane, Cristin, NORA, SCOPUS, CINAHL og SweMed. Det er også søkt i internasjonale kunnskapsdatabaser om evidens samt innhentet informasjon om tiltaket fra tiltakseier. Litteratursøk og annen innhentet informasjon ble gjennomgått for å identifisere nordiske effektstudier, internasjonale oppsummeringsstudier og eventuelt andre norske studier om tiltaket.
Resultater: Resultatene består av en vurdering av tiltakets beskrivelse, foreliggende studier og implementeringskvalitet. COS-VG vurderes som godt beskrevet tiltak med en god teoretisk forankring. Det finnes derimot ingen nordiske studier eller internasjonale kunnskapsoppsummeringer som har undersøkt effekten av tiltaket. Det er dermed usikker hvilken virkning tiltaket faktisk har med tanke på å kunne fremme trygg tilknytning.
Konklusjon: COS-VG klassifiseres på evidensnivå 2 – Teoretisk begrunnet tiltak.
Kunnskapsoppsummering og klassifisering av tiltaket: Psykologisk førstehjelp (2. utg.)
Authors: Rasmussen Lene-Mari Potulski , Neumer Simon-Peter
Published: August 2024

Bakgrunn: Denne artikkelen er en kunnskapsoppsummering av effektene for tiltaket Psykologisk førstehjelp. Artikkelen er en revisjon av en tidligere beskrivelse av det samme tiltaket i Ungsinn (Neumer & Eng, 2013), men videreutviklet i henhold til Ungsinn sine nye prosedyrer og kriterier (Martinussen m. fl., 2019). Psykologisk førstehjelp (PF) er i hovedsak et selvhjelpsmateriell som retter seg mot barn og unge i alderen 8-18 år. Hovedmålet med PF er å forebygge psykiske vansker gjennom å bruke førstehjelpsskrinet for å håndtere vanskelige følelser og situasjoner.
Metode: Denne kunnskapsoppsummeringen bygger på et systematisk litteratursøk i databasene Embase, Medline og Psykinfo, NORART Cochrane, Cristin, NORA, SCOPUS og SweMed. I tillegg har vi innhentet informasjon fra tiltakseier i Norge.
Resultater: Resultatene er basert på en vurdering av tiltakets beskrivelse, relevante studier og informasjon knyttet til implementeringskvalitet. Tiltaket PF er enkelt, men godt fremstilt gjennom heftene som følger med i førstehjelpsskrinene og bygger på en solid teoretisk forankring knyttet til kognitiv atferdsterapi. Veilederen gir en god innføring i de viktigste elementene for gjennomføring av tiltaket i førstelinjetjenesten. Litteratursøket viste at det ikke foreligger noen effektstudier knyttet til PF slik tiltaket er beskrevet og vurdert i denne kunnskapsoppsummeringen. Implementeringskvaliteten er ikke tilfredsstillende i henhold til de kriteriene som vurderes i Ungsinn, særlig med tanke på manglende kvalitetssikring og monitorering/etterlevelse av gjennomføringen. Det er grunnlag til å tro at tiltaket utøves forskjellig avhengig av hvem som leverer det.
Konklusjon: Tiltaket fremstår som enkelt å ta i bruk, og med sine konkrete hjelpemidler (figurer og hjelpehånd) ser det ut til å appellere til de ulike tjenestene som jobber med barn og unge. For å kunne hevde at tiltaket er virksomt, er det nødvendig med effektstudier av god metodisk kvalitet, samt et økt fokus på implementeringskvalitet.
Psykologisk førstehjelp klassifiseres på evidensnivå 2 – Teoretisk begrunnet tiltak.
Kunnskapsoppsummering og klassifisering av tiltaket: FRIENDS for life (behandling)
Authors: Sæle Rannveig Grøm , Sagatun Åse
Published: August 2024

Bakgrunn: Denne artikkelen er en kunnskapsoppsummering av effektene av tiltaket FRIENDS for life, et behandlingsprogram for barn og ungdommer med angst. Tiltaket er tilrettelagt for grupper, men kan også brukes individuelt. FRIENDS har som mål å hjelpe barn og ungdommer med å utvikle ferdigheter og kunnskaper som gjør dem bedre rustet til å håndtere angstprovoserende situasjoner. I Norge er RKBU Vest ansvarlig for distribusjon og implementering av tiltaket ut 2018.
Metode: Kunnskapsoppsummeringen bygger på et systematisk litteratursøk i databasene Embase, Medline og Psycinfo, NORART, Cochrane, Cristin, NORA, SCOPUS og SweMed. To norske effektstudier er omtalt i denne oppsummeringen, samt en tredje norsk studie og en internasjonal reviewartikkel. FRIENDS er et tiltak som kan benyttes både som forebygging og behandling. Denne kunnskapsoppsummeringen er begrenset til tiltaket som behandling.
Resultater: Resultatene omfatter en beskrivelse av tiltaket, effektstudier, forskningsmetodisk kvalitet og implementeringskvalitet. Det foreligger to norske effektstudier, hvorav den ene er en RCT med både pre-post-målinger og sammenligning med kontrollgruppe. Studien er av god forskningsmetodisk kvalitet og finner positive effekter av tiltaket i en økologisk valid setting.
Konklusjon: FRIENDS for life er klassifisert på nivå 4 – intervensjon med tilfredsstillende dokumentasjonpå effekt.
EXPLORING THE FACTORS THAT IMPACT IMPULSE PURCHASE INTENTION IN TIKTOK LIVE STREAMING SHOPPING IN INDONESIA
Authors: Cynthia Razafinandrasana
Published: August 2024

The trend of live streaming shopping has been gaining traction in e-commerce. Platforms like TikTok use live videos to showcase products and connect with consumers in real time. However, while the benefits have been highlighted, there is a lack of understanding the challenges it poses, its impact on traditional e-commerce, and impulse purchase intention. To gain insight into this trend, this study examines purchase intentions level for TikTok live streaming shopping in Indonesia through an online survey of 383 eligible participants from a sample of 416. Utilizing quantitative approach and TAM, factors like visualization, communication, uncertainty, ease of use, usefulness, enjoyment are analyzed through Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Results reveal significant positive influences of visualization, communication, perceived ease of use, usefulness, and enjoyment on purchase intention. Conversely, perceived uncertainty lacks significant impact. Mediation analysis demonstrates perceived usefulness and enjoyment mediating the relationship between ease of use and purchase intention. These findings have practical implications for companies to tailor effective strategies for live streaming shopping by emphasizing clear communication, perceived usefulness, and enjoyable shopping experiences. This study enhances theoretical understanding of impulse purchase intention and technology acceptance within the live streaming shopping, contributing valuable insights for businesses navigating this evolving e-commerce.
Analysis of Trends and Forecast of Minimum Support Price (MSP) in India
Authors: Vaishnavi  , H. Lokesha, , K. B. Vedamurthy, , M. N. Venkataramana, , Olekar. Jagannath , Somashekar  , H. S. Surendra,
Published: August 2024

This present study was initiated with the objective of analysing the trends in MSP and its forecast to enhance production by providing fair price to the farmers there by ensuring food security and sustainable development of agriculture in the country in view of changing domestic and international market dynamics. The study revealed a significant growth in MSP and has steadily increased over the years for cereals, pulses and oilseeds which highlighted the growing importance of these crops in achieving food security in the country. The increase in MSP is mainly attributed to escalating factor prices in addition to global price factors which was observed during 2007-08, 2012-13 and during 2017-18 with the recommendation of M S Swaminathan Committee due to no parity between factor and product prices coupled with weather-related challenges contributed to rise in MSP across crops. The MSP in India is significantly rising for all the selected crops reflecting the Government's commitment to support and protect the income of farmers. To capture the fluctuations and trends in MSP for all the selected crops, the ARIMA model was employed from the year 1998 to 2023 and evaluated the model's goodness of fit, with R² values of 0.72 for paddy-C, 0.79 for paddy-A, 0.94 for maize, 0.82 for jowar, 0.85 for ragi, 0.90 for red gram, 0.78 for Bengal gram, 0.86 for groundnut, 0.88 for cotton medium staple, and 0.89 for cotton long staple indicated a strong ability to explain the variance in MSP. The accuracy and suitability of the ARIMA model for forecasting the MSP of selected crops were assessed, with potential for improvement in terms of RMSE and MAE for the year 2023-2030. This suggests that the ARIMA model is a suitable choice for forecasting MSP, given its accuracy and simplicity, thereby providing valuable insights for future agricultural policy planning.
Assessment of Information Literacy Indicators in Relation to Postgraduate Students’ Research Productivity in Public Universities in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Authors: Effiong Edikan Anietie , Akwang Nse Emmanuel
Published: August 2024

The study assessed information literacy indicators in relations to postgraduate students’ research productivity in public universities in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The study adopted a correlational research design, with four (4) specific objectives and null hypotheses. The population of the study consisted of one hundred and thirty-seven (137) postgraduate students, comprising 89 Masters and forty-eight (48) PhD students from Akwa Ibom State University and University of Uyo, respectively. The total enumeration sampling technique was used for the study since population was quite manageable. A two (2) sets of self-developed questionnaire, validated with reliability indices of 0.80 and 0.78 for the independent and dependent variables, using Cronbach’s Alpha formula was used for the data collection. The data collection process yielded a response rate of 91% from 125 respondents who completed and returned the questionnaire. The data collected were analysed using inferential statistical tool of Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC) to answer the research questions, while linear regression statistic was used to test the corresponding hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed that there was a strong positive significant association between the ability to recognize information needs, ability to locate information resources, and ability to understand ethical issues of information by postgraduate students relating to research productivity in public universities studied. It also showed that the ability to evaluate information sources by postgraduate students had a weak association with research productivity in public universities studied. The study recommended, among other measures that postgraduate students should improve their interest in the acquisition of information literacy skills. Furthermore, management of public universities should provide adequate infrastructural facilities such as power supply and Internet connection in order to facilitate acquisition of information literacy skills by postgraduate students for enhanced research productivity.
Human Risk Assessment of Trace Metals in Surface Water from Bandama, Bia and Comoé Rivers, Southeast Côte d’Ivoire
Authors: Ouattara Ahbeauriet Ahmed , Koné Horo , Akilinon Gansso Valentin , Trokourey Albert
Published: August 2024

Water pollution is a global environmental problem. Trace metals present in polluted water can have harmful effects on human health. In Côte d'Ivoire, Little data is available to assess human health risk associated with exposure to trace metals from rivers. This paper presents an assessment of the human health risks associated with exposure to trace metals from Bandama, Comoé and Bia Rivers, three main rivers in Côte d'Ivoire.
The chronic daily intake (CDI), hazard quotient (HQ), hazard index (HI), non-carcinogenic risk and carcinogenic risk of metals through oral and dermal routes were determined to assess the human health risk.
The hazard quotient (HQ) values for arsenic are >1 in the Bia River and close to 1 in the other rivers during the dry and flood seasons. The Hazard Index (HI) values are <1 at all stations during the dry and flood seasons, indicating is a likelihood of the local population contracting non-carcinogenic diseases from trace metals through ingestion of surface water. Arsenic represents a high cancer risk in the rivers during the dry and wet seasons (1.00E-04 > C < 1.00E-03).
Consequently, governmental environmental monitoring agencies should carry out continuous and increased monitoring of trace metals in the rivers to make appropriate decisions for the safety of human health.
Potential Innovations of Three Natural Fibres in Medical Applications
Authors: Bhardwaj Anjali , Chaudhary Sonal , Juneja Shalini
Published: August 2024

This comprehensive review explores the innovative potential of natural fibres, specifically Banyan Fibre, Kenaf Fibre, and Sisal Fibre, in revolutionizing the field of medical textiles. In response to the growing emphasis on sustainability and biocompatibility in healthcare, these fibres derived from the Banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis), Hibiscus cannabinus plant, and sisal plant have garnered attention for their unique properties. The review covers the inherent characteristics of each fibre, including Banyan Fibre's sustainable nature, Kenaf Fibre's high tensile strength and antimicrobial features, and Sisal Fibre's robustness, moisture absorption, and antimicrobial properties. The applications of these natural fibres in medical textiles are discussed, ranging from wound care products, surgical apparel, to implantable devices, showcasing their versatility in diverse medical settings. Despite the promising attributes, challenges such as fibre refinement, standardization, and regulatory approval are acknowledged. The paper concludes by highlighting the transformative potential of these natural fibres in creating environmentally responsible and biocompatible medical textiles, aligning with global sustainability goals. The integration of these fibres not only signifies material innovations but also represents a paradigm shift towards environmentally conscious and patient-centric healthcare practices, ushering in a new era of innovation at the intersection of materials engineering and healthcare. Future research directions are suggested, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary collaboration to address challenges and realize the full potential of these sustainable and biocompatible materials in advancing healthcare solutions.
Pearl Millet Processing Methods and Products: An in-Depth Analysis
Authors: Nengparmoi Th. , Ghorband Anil Sheshrao , Yadav Pragati , Sahu Rahul , Anbarasan S. , Reddy Vakiti Surender , Panotra Narinder
Published: August 2024

Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) is a resilient cereal crop with significant nutritional benefits, particularly important in arid and semi-arid regions. This review examines the processing methods and products derived from pearl millet, encompassing both traditional and modern techniques. The paper explores the nutritional and health impacts of processed pearl millet products, addresses the challenges in processing, and discusses future trends and research directions. Traditional methods such as fermentation and milling are compared with modern technologies like extrusion cooking and high-pressure processing. The review highlights the potential for new product development, including gluten-free and functional foods. Challenges in processing efficiency, quality control, and market acceptance are addressed, along with the need for sustainable processing methods. The paper concludes by emphasizing the importance of continued research and innovation in pearl millet processing to fully leverage its nutritional and economic potential.
High-resolution Mapping of Alpine Glaciers of Suru Basin: A 2022 Inventory Based on Sentinel-2 Satellite Data
Authors: Ashraf Ifra , Khan Junaid N. , Ahmad Syed Towseef , Shah Immad A. , Kumar Rohitashw , Ahmad Latief , Ahmed Pervez , Khan Imran , Lohani Anil Kumar , Khan F. U. , Ramzan Shazia
Published: August 2024

Alpine glaciers serve as critical indicators of climate change and play a vital role in regional and global hydrological cycles. This study focuses on the Suru basin in Ladakh, India, a region with a crucial network of alpine glaciers that serve as freshwater reservoirs. Utilizing high-resolution Sentinel-2 imagery and a Digital Elevation Model (DEM), we conducted a comprehensive mapping of 42 glaciers in the basin, covering 152.91 km². These glaciers were classified into five types: simple basin mountain glaciers, compound basin mountain glaciers, simple basin valley glaciers, compound basin valley glaciers, and ice aprons. Violin boxplot analyses revealed most glaciers have mean elevations between 5000-5400 meters and slopes between 10°-30°. Detailed analysis of glacier distribution by elevation, slope, and aspect highlighted the dominance of compound basin valley glaciers (70.27 km²) and compound basin mountain glaciers (46.18km²) in terms of area. Glaciers in the sub-basin are predominantly small to medium-sized, with the majority falling in the 1-2 km² size class. The slope analysis revealed that most glaciers fall within the 15-20° slope class, while aspect-wise, CB. Mountain Glaciers and SB. Mountain Glaciers were primarily found in the southern and southeastern aspects. Our inventory findings are comparable to the Randolph Glacier Inventory (RGI), underscoring the accuracy of our methodology. This study provides valuable insights into the distribution, extent, and characteristics of alpine glaciers in the Suru basin, contributing to our understanding of glaciological processes in this region. The high-resolution mapping serves as a crucial baseline for future monitoring of glacier changes and their implications for water resources and hazard assessment in the face of climate change.
The Importance of Continuous Professional Development in the Oil and Gas Industry
Authors: Adetoye Fadare, Akintunde , Nnenna Omiko, Edna
Published: August 2024

Continuous professional development (CPD) is a learning experience which helps personnel develop and improve their professional practice. It is a critical component for sustaining the competency and enhancing the skills of professionals, especially in a hazardous environment such as the oil and gas industry. This sector is characterized by high-risk exposure, rapid technological advancements, stringent regulatory environments, and volatile market conditions, all of which necessitate ongoing and constant learning and adaptation. Investment in human capital is critical for the industry to operate progressive technologies and to remain productive and competitive (Edwin, 2015). This article discusses the necessity of CPD to personnel in the oil and gas industry, elaborating on the benefits it brings to individual professionals and organizations alike. It outlines the stages of CPD, including identification and planning, learning, reflection, and application. The article also explores effective strategies for implementing CPD and addresses the challenges that may arise, offering practical solutions to overcome these obstacles. Real-world case studies from industry leaders such as Shell and BP are presented to illustrate successful CPD initiatives, demonstrating the positive impact on safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Key findings indicate that a structured CPD program significantly enhances professional growth and organizational performance. The method used in this research is a combination of quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, using answered questionnaires by various oil and gas industry personnel, use of training programs, resources and review of some company articles and surveys.
Inventory Optimization and Space Utilization of Crop Protection Chemicals Godowns
Authors: Roshini Shaik , Radhika P. , Srilatha Ch. , Meena A.
Published: August 2024

This study aims to analyse the storage capacities, space utilization, and inventory management practices of five depots in the South-1 zone: Hyderabad, Khammam, Vijayawada, Guntur, and Kurnool. The primary objective is to understand how effectively these depots manage their stock levels and space utilization, thereby providing insights for optimizing inventory management. Data collection focused on the storage areas, net storage available, and space utilization percentages, followed by an analysis of production, transportation, and storage processes. The study revealed that Hyderabad and Guntur have the largest storage capacities, with space utilization rates of 63% and 61%, respectively. Vijayawada, despite having a smaller storage area, demonstrated the highest space utilization efficiency at 67%. Khammam and Kurnool showed moderate utilization rates of 57% and 59%. Key findings highlight that efficient inventory management practices, including the first-in-first-out (FIFO) principle and meticulous handling during transportation, play a critical role in optimizing storage space and maintaining appropriate stock levels. The research concludes that depots with higher space utilization rates, such as Vijayawada, exemplify how efficient inventory management can enhance overall performance, even within limited storage areas. This study underscores the importance of effective inventory management in achieving optimal storage utilization and meeting customer demands.
Hurricane Sandy storm surges observed by HY‐2A satellite altimetry and tide gauges
Authors: Chen Nan , Han Guoqi , Yang Jingsong , Chen Dake
Published: July 2014

Hurricane Sandy made landfall to the northeast of Atlantic City, New Jersey at 23:30 UTC on 29 October 2012 and caused large storm surges and devastating flooding along the New Jersey and New York coasts. Here we combine sea surface height measurements from the HaiYang‐2A (HY‐2A) satellite altimeter with coastal tide‐gauge data to study the features of the Hurricane Sandy storm surges. The HY‐2A altimeter captured the cross‐shelf profile of surge at the time of Sandy's peak surge, with a surge magnitude of about 1.83 m at the coast and a cross‐shelf decaying scale of 68 km. The altimetric surge magnitude agrees approximately with tide‐gauge estimate of 1.73 m at nearby Montauk. Further analysis suggests that continental shelf waves were generated during the passage of Sandy. The continental shelf wave observed by altimetry has a propagating speed of 6.5 m/s. The post landfall free shelf wave at Atlantic City observed by tide gauges has a propagating phase speed of 6.8 m/s and cross‐shelf e‐folding scale of 75 km. In contrast, the post landfall sea level oscillation at Montauk is not associated with a continental shelf wave. The study indicates that satellite altimetry is capable of observing and useful for understanding features of storm surges, complementing existing coastal tide gauges.
Extrapolating active layer thickness measurements across Arctic polygonal terrain using LiDAR and NDVI data sets
Authors: Gangodagamage Chandana , Rowland Joel C. , Hubbard Susan S. , Brumby Steven P. , Liljedahl Anna K. , Wainwright Haruko , Wilson Cathy J. , Altmann Garrett L. , Dafflon Baptiste , Peterson John , Ulrich Craig , Tweedie Craig E. , Wullschleger Stan D.
Published: July 2014

Landscape attributes that vary with microtopography, such as active layer thickness (ALT), are labor intensive and difficult to document effectively through in situ methods at kilometer spatial extents, thus rendering remotely sensed methods desirable. Spatially explicit estimates of ALT can provide critically needed data for parameterization, initialization, and evaluation of Arctic terrestrial models. In this work, we demonstrate a new approach using high‐resolution remotely sensed data for estimating centimeter‐scale ALT in a 5 km2 area of ice‐wedge polygon terrain in Barrow, Alaska. We use a simple regression‐based, machine learning data‐fusion algorithm that uses topographic and spectral metrics derived from multisensor data (LiDAR and WorldView‐2) to estimate ALT (2 m spatial resolution) across the study area. Comparison of the ALT estimates with ground‐based measurements, indicates the accuracy (r2 = 0.76, RMSE ±4.4 cm) of the approach. While it is generally accepted that broad climatic variability associated with increasing air temperature will govern the regional averages of ALT, consistent with prior studies, our findings using high‐resolution LiDAR and WorldView‐2 data, show that smaller‐scale variability in ALT is controlled by local eco‐hydro‐geomorphic factors. This work demonstrates a path forward for mapping ALT at high spatial resolution and across sufficiently large regions for improved understanding and predictions of coupled dynamics among permafrost, hydrology, and land‐surface processes from readily available remote sensing data.
Bipartisan Report Says Climate Change Poses Significant Economic Impact
Authors: Showstack Randy
Published: July 2014

A new report by a bipartisan committee of prominent business and policy leaders says that the U.S. economy could face significant disruptions from climate change but that immediate actions could reduce future climate risk.
Steltzer Receives 2013 Sulzman Award for Excellence in Education and Mentoring: Response
Authors: Steltzer Heidi
Published: July 2014

I am honored to receive the AGU Sulzman Award and am especially honored to be the first recipient of this award established in memory of Elizabeth Sulzman. At the 2013 Fall Meeting, I learned about the thought and work that went into establishing this award and want to thank all who contributed to its establishment. Awards that recognize outstanding female scientists are needed.
Understanding the behavior of charged particles in the magnetotail
Authors: Wendel JoAnna
Published: July 2014

When the Sun spews charged particles toward Earth, they can enter the magnetosphere and become energized as they move closer to the Earth's surface. These energetic particles can induce the bright colors of auroras, disrupt navigational satellites, and even distort terrestrial telecommunications.
Enhancing the Charge Transport in Solution‐Processed Perylene Di‐imide Transistors via Thermal Annealing of Metastable Disordered Films
Authors: Ferlauto Laura , Liscio Fabiola , Orgiu Emanuele , Masciocchi Norberto , Guagliardi Antonietta , Biscarini Fabio , Samorì Paolo , Milita Silvia
Published: July 2014

The introduction of side chains in π‐conjugated molecules is a design strategy widely exploited to increase molecular solubility thus improving the processability, while directly influencing the self‐assembly and consequently the electrical properties of thin films. Here, a multiscale structural analysis performed by X‐ray diffraction, X‐ray reflectivity, and atomic force microscopy on thin films of dicyanoperylene molecules decorated with either linear or branched side chains is reported. The substitution with asymmetric branched alkyl chains allows obtaining, upon thermal annealing, field‐effect transistors with enhanced transport properties with respect to linear alkyl chains. Branched chains induce molecular disorder during the film growth from solution, effectively favouring 2D morphology. Post‐deposition thermal annealing leads to a structural transition towards the bulk‐phase for molecules with branched chains, still preserving the 2D morphology and allowing efficient charge transport between crystalline domains. Conversely, molecules with linear chains self‐assemble into 3D islands exhibiting the bulk‐phase structure. Upon thermal annealing, these 3D islands keep their size constant and no major changes are observed in the organic field effect transistor characteristics. These findings demonstrate that the disorder generated by the asymmetric branched chains when the molecule is physisorbed in thin film can be instrumental for enhancing charge transport via thermal annealing.