bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Carbon cycle and climate feedback under CO2 and non-CO2 overshoot pathways
Authors: Melnikova Irina , Ciais Philippe , Tanaka Katsumasa , Shiogama Hideo , Tachiiri Kaoru , Yokohata Tokuta , Boucher Olivier
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Reducing emissions of non-CO2 greenhouse gases complements CO2 mitigation in limiting global warming. However, estimating carbon-climate feedback for these gases remains fraught with uncertainties, especially under overshoot scenarios. This study investigates how CO2 and non-CO2 gases with nearly equal effective radiative forcing magnitudes impact the climate and carbon cycle using the Earth System Model IPSL-CM6A-LR. We first present a method to recalibrate methane and nitrous oxide concentrations to align with published radiative forcings, ensuring accurate model performance. Next, we carry out a series of idealised ramp-up and ramp-down concentration-driven experiments and show that while the impacts of increasing and decreasing CO2 and non-CO2 gases on the surface climate are nearly equivalent (when their radiative forcing magnitudes are set to be the same), regional differences emerge. We further explore the carbon cycle feedback and demonstrate that they differ under CO2 and non-CO2 forcing. CO2 forcing primarily affects temperature-driven feedback, whereas non-CO2 gases influence both temperature and carbon-concentration feedback. We introduce a novel framework to separate the carbon-climate feedback into temperature and cross terms, revealing that these components are comparable in magnitude for the global ocean. This highlights the importance of considering both components in Earth System modelling and climate change mitigation strategies.
A multi-model analysis of the decadal prediction skill for the North Atlantic ocean heat content
Authors: Carmo-Costa Teresa , Bilbao Roberto , Robson Jon , Teles-Machado Ana , Ortega Pablo
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Decadal predictions can skillfully forecast the upper ocean temperature in many regions of world. The North Atlantic in particular shows promising results when it comes to high predictive skill of Ocean Heat Content (OHC). Nevertheless, important regional differences exist across Decadal Prediction Systems, which are explored in this multi-model analysis. Differences are also found in their respective uninitialized historical ensembles, which points to large uncertainties in the externally forced signals. We analyze eight CMIP6 climate models with comparable ensembles of decadal predictions and historical simulations to document their differences in upper OHC skill, and to investigate if intrinsic model characteristics, such as key mean state biases in the local forcing from the atmosphere or the local stratification, can influence the relative predictive role of external forcings and internal variability. Particular attention has been given to the Labrador Sea and its surroundings, since this is found to be a region where upper OHC has low observational uncertainties, yet high inter-model spread in the upper OHC prediction skill of decadal predictions and historical experiments. Benchmarking mean state properties of the local surface fluxes and stratification against observations, both strongly linked with the simulated upper OHC skill for the historical ensembles, suggests that their multi-model mean provides the most realistic estimate of the true forced signal
Tropospheric Links to Uncertainty in Stratospheric Subseasonal Predictions
Authors: Wu Rachel W.-Y. , Chiodo Gabriel , Polichtchouk Inna , Domeisen Daniela I. V.
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Variability in the stratosphere, especially extreme events such as Sudden Stratospheric Warmings (SSWs), can impact surface weather. Understanding stratospheric prediction uncertainty is therefore crucial for skillful surface weather forecasts on weekly to monthly timescales. Using ECMWF subseasonal hindcasts, this study finds that stratospheric uncertainty is most strongly linked to tropospheric uncertainty over the North Pacific and Northern Europe, regions that can modulate but also respond to stratospheric variability, suggesting a two-way propagation of uncertainty. A case study of the 2018 SSW event shows an initial poleward and upward propagation of uncertainty from tropical convection, followed by a downward propagation where ensemble members that accurately predict the SSW also better at predicting its downward impacts. These findings highlight the locations in the troposphere that are linked to stratospheric uncertainty and suggest that improved model representation of tropospheric mechanisms linked to polar vortex variability could enhance both stratospheric and extratropical surface prediction.
The impact of QBO disruptions on diurnal tides over the low- and mid-latitude MLT region observed by a meteor radar chain
Authors: Wang Jianyuan , Li Na , Yi Wen , Xue Xianghui , Reid Iain , Wu Jianfei , Ye Hailun , Li Jian , Ding Zonghua , Chen Jinsong , Li Guozhu , Tian Yaoyu , Chang Boyuan , Wu Jiajing , Zhao Lei
Published: June 2024

Abstract. A quasi-biennial oscillation (QBO) disruption is a very rare phenomenon in which QBO westward wind is temporarily interrupted by the occurrence of a band of westward wind in the tropical stratosphere. This phenomenon is important as it could greatly affect the global atmospheric circulation, especially in the mesosphere. Past observational and modelling studies have shown the QBO-varying mesospheric diurnal tide, but the mechanism is still not fully understood. In this study, we report the strong response of mesospheric diurnal tides to the two QBO disruptions that occurred in 2015/16 and 2019/20 and its possible mechanisms. The diurnal tidal winds are observed by a meteor radar chain, consisting of meteor radars located at Kunming (25.6° N, 103.8° E), Wuhan (30.5° N, 114.2° E), Mengcheng (33.4° N, 116.5° E), Beijing (40.3° N, 116.2° E) and Mohe (53.5° N, 122.3° E) in China. These observations provide clear evidence that mesospheric diurnal tides are unusually weakened (by ~-6 m/s) during these QBO disruptions, over Kunming, Wuhan, Mengcheng, and Beijing. By using the Specific Dynamics version of the Whole Atmosphere Community Climate Model with thermosphere and ionosphere extension (SD-WACCM-X) and the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) Reanalysis v5 (ERA5) dataset, the analysis indicates that the QBO wind affects mid-latitude mesospheric diurnal tides by modulating both the solar radiative absorption by subtropical stratospheric ozone (~5 to 0.5 hPa) and the tidal-gravity wave interaction in the mesosphere (~60 to 100 km). Thus, these unexpected QBO disruptions provide an opportunity to better understand the coupling between climate change and middle atmospheric dynamics.
Software sustainability of global impact models
Authors: Nyenah Emmanuel , Döll Petra , Katz Daniel S. , Reinecke Robert
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Research software for simulating Earth processes enables estimating past, current, and future world states and guides policy. However, this modelling software is often developed by scientists with limited training, time, and funding, leading to software that is hard to understand, (re)use, modify, and maintain, and is, in this sense, non-sustainable. Here we evaluate the sustainability of global-scale impact models across ten research fields. We use nine sustainability indicators for our assessment. Five of these indicators – documentation, version control, open-source license, provision of software in containers, and the number of active developers – are related to best practices in software engineering and characterize overall software sustainability. The remaining four – comment density, modularity, automated testing, and adherence to coding standards – contribute to code quality, an important factor in software sustainability. We found that 29 % (32 out of 112) of the global impact models (GIMs) participating in the Inter-Sectoral Impact Model Intercomparison Project were accessible without contacting the developers. Regarding best practices in software engineering, 75 % of the 32 GIMs have some kind of documentation, 81 % use version control, and 69 % have open-source license. Only 16 % provide the software in containerized form which can potentially limit result reproducibility. Four models had no active development after 2020. Regarding code quality, we found that models suffer from low code quality, which impedes model improvement, maintenance, reusability, and reliability. Key issues include a non-optimal comment density in 75 %, insufficient modularity in 88 %, and the absence of a testing suite in 72 % of the GIMs. Furthermore, only 5 out of 10 models for which the source code, either in part or in its entirety, is written in Python show good compliance with PEP 8 coding standards, with the rest showing low compliance. To improve the sustainability of GIM and other research software, we recommend best practices for sustainable software development to the scientific community. As an example of implementing these best practices, we show how reprogramming a legacy model using best practices has improved software sustainability.
Assessment of the Effect of Soil Amendments and A Three Phase Soil Water Retention Model
Authors: Wang Yu , Leng Yirong , Scholz Miklas , Hatvani Nora , Uzomah Vincent
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Nowadays, using soil amendments to improve physical hydrological properties is popularly employed in agricultural engineering. This paper at first reports an experiment to compare the effect of two different soil amendments for their effect on soil water retention capacity. They two agents are the natural clay and a conditioning soil retainer. Soil water retention curve (SWRC) has been selected to quantify their effect on a benchmark pure sand soil in full range of water saturation, i.e. from fully saturated to nearly dry. Both the classic van Genuchten model and a novel three phase soil water retention model have been adopted to characterize the effect of the two soil amending agents on soil water retention capacity. The research results demonstrate that the clay has a significant enhancement on soil water retention at low content of clay and high soil water content range, however its effect reduces considerable with increasing clay content. Meanwhile the conditioning water retainer shows little effect at high soil water content range but has significant effect on soil water retention at low soil water content range. The results indicate the conditioning water retainer can help the reduction of the surface water evaporation and the water reservation underneath. The modelling has shown that the three-phase model is able to effectively represent the soil water retention curve in full range of soil water content, which provides a convenient tool to efficiently characterise the effect of conditioning water retainer. In addition, the three-phase model also provides the functional analysis and help understand the working mechanisms of the agents.
Flood hazard mapping and disaster prevention recommendations based on detailed topographical analysis in Khovd City, Western Mongolia
Authors: Serdyanjiv Narangerel , Yasuhiro Suzuki , Tomonori Hasegawa , Yoshiyuki Takaichi
Published: June 2024

Abstract. The impacts of climate change manifest heterogeneously across regions, and in Khovd City, a semi-arid area in Western Mongolia, the escalating threat of flooding is evident through the occurrence of 10 flash floods in the last 30 years. The risk zone, encompassing rivers and flash floods, endangers ca. 32,000 residents, with 750–1,800 traditional nomadic dwellings (gers) located on the floodplain of the Buyant River during summer. There is a risk of flash floods in the eastern part of Khovd City from the mountains, while the western part is at a higher risk of flooding from the Buyant River. This paper aims at assessing flood hazards through a detailed topographical survey conducted using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). 15,206 aerial photos were collected in Khovd City using the UAV and measured by Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) on 22 Ground Control Points (GCPs). A Digital Elevation Model (DEM) with a resolution of 2.7 meters was generated from the aerial drone mapping data, enabling surface morphology, hydrological and eight-direction pour point model analysis using a Geographic Information System (GIS). The resulting flood hazard map revealed 4 flood risk areas based on flood flow direction and topographical features. Recommendations for local govern and residents include enhancing flood protection facilities for flood disaster prevention on flood risk zones.
Estrategias de transformación digital en entornos gubernamentales
Authors: Bravo Rojas Leonidas Manuel , Arenas Ñiquin Jose Luis , Castillo Luque Fredy Eduardo , Diaz García Martin Fernando
Published: June 2024

La implementación efectiva de estrategias de transformación digital en el sector público es un desafío complejo debido a la necesidad de abordar múltiples dimensiones tecnológicas, organizativas y culturales, así como a la diversidad de contextos gubernamentales. La transformación digital en el sector público es crucial para mejorar la eficiencia, la transparencia y la participación ciudadana en la prestación de servicios gubernamentales. Sin embargo, la falta de comprensión de las mejores prácticas en la implementación de estas estrategias puede obstaculizar su éxito y limitar su impacto. Este estudio tiene como objetivo explorar la percepción sobre las mejores prácticas en la implementación de estrategias de transformación digital en el sector público, con el fin de identificar lecciones aprendidas y recomendaciones para mejorar las iniciativas futuras. Se identificaron prácticas clave: una visión clara y una dirección estratégica sólida, un enfoque integral que aborda múltiples dimensiones de la transformación digital, y la promoción de la participación ciudadana y la transparencia en el proceso. Estos hallazgos proporcionan información valiosa para orientar futuras iniciativas de transformación digital y mejorar la eficacia y la sostenibilidad de los esfuerzos de modernización gubernamental.
Validation of an instrument to measure the improvement of individual performance in small and medium-sized companies in Mexico
Authors: Vasquez-Torres María del Carmen , García Revilla Mercedes Raquel , Corral Coronado Zulema Isabel , Flores López José Guadalupe
Published: June 2024

The present paper analyzes psychometric properties of a self-made instrument to measure individual performance based on Gilbert’s BEM. This research is quantitative, descriptive, correlational, causal; cross-sectional, using exploratory factor analysis and principal component analysis with Varimax orthogonal rotation. Empirical support was obtained by using a randomly stratified sample of 297 Mexican companies of Sonora State. The questionnaire – named DOPT- proved adequate to assess relevant organizational factors of human performance that could guide organizational performance policies accordingly. Its 40 items assess organizational level achieved in the following areas: Aims and objectives, Feedback, Task support, Incentives, Knowledge/Competences, Context, Sanctions, and Work processes. Psychometric properties results are commented in the light of commented literature about current overall organizational assessment and corporate longevity. In addition, organizational performance areas are discussed under a timing perspective defining mapping and tracing loops of organizational performance management.
Unveiling the Spatial Dimensions of Light Pollution in Pakistan: An Emerging Environmental Challenge
Authors: Naqvi Syed Kafait Hussain , Soban Muhammad , Arshad Farooq , Bashir Furrukh
Published: June 2024

The study aims to investigates about the growing and serious concern of light pollution as an emerging environmental challenge in Pakistan. The study also attempts to analyze the spatial dimensions of this issue, including its implications for biodiversity and public health. The study also attempts to analyze the spatial dimensions of this issue, including its implications for biodiversity and public health. In Pakistan, a notable research gap exists regarding the environmental impact of light pollution. Despite the absence of policies regulating artificial lighting, and a lack of public awareness on this issue, there is a pressing need for comprehensive research to address and mitigate the adverse effects of excessive artificial light in the country. This descriptive study employs spatial mapping techniques to investigate and highlight the pervasive issue of light pollution in Pakistan. Utilizing geographic information, the research analyzes and visually represents the spatial distribution of artificial lighting, providing a comprehensive understanding of the extent and intensity of light pollution across the country. It is found that the most light-polluted regions in Pakistan encompass the northern, eastern, and central sectors of Punjab, the southwestern and central areas of Sindh, the central part of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the western region of Baluchistan. The study indicate that artificial sources of nightlight primarily cause light pollution in urban areas. This heightened light pollution coincides with major urban centers such as Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Multan, Karachi, Hyderabad, Peshawar, and Quetta situated in these areas. Due to strong spatial effects, the light pollution extends from urban regions to their neighboring rural areas and depleting their dark spaces. Similarly, it is observed that, this strong spatial effect also causing light pollution alongside Indian border, substantiate the fact that light pollution from the urban regions of India creating light pollution in Pakistan. Furthermore, the study recommends comprehensive policy measures, including zoning regulations, public awareness campaigns, and technological solutions, to mitigate the adverse effects and spatial spread of light pollution.
Complex dichotomous links of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease: exploring risks, mechanisms, and management modalities
Authors: Aggarwal Kanishk , Singh Bhupinder , Goel Abhishek , Agrawal Durgesh Kumar , Bansal Sourav , Kanagala Sai Gautham , Anamika Fnu , Gupta Aachal , Jain Rohit
Published: June 2024

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been shown to be linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) due to established risk factors such as obesity, age, and type 2 diabetes in numerous studies. However, alternative research suggests that factors related to IBD, such as disease activity, duration, and drug-induced toxicity, can contribute to NAFLD. Recent research findings suggest IBD relapses are correlated with dysbiosis, mucosal damage, and an increase in cytokines. In contrast, remission periods are characterized by reduced metabolic risk factors. There is a dichotomy evident in the associations between NAFLD and IBD during relapses and remissions. This warrants a nuanced understanding of the diverse influences on disease manifestation and progression. It is possible to provide a holistic approach to care for patients with IBD by emphasizing the interdependence between metabolic and inflammatory disorders.
Literasi Keuangan dan Pembiayaan Syariah Dalam Upaya Meningkatkan Ekonomi Masyarakat Desa Curungrejo
Authors: Anggraini Ika Khusnia , Widiyanti Dwi Retno , Galuh Ajeng Kartika , Wardani Dinda Rahmah , Prawatya Nurrahma
Published: June 2024

Perkembangan teknologi menjadi peluang bisnis dan mengubah pandangan masyarakat terhadap dunia digital. Namun, penggunaan teknologi secara bijak di Indonesia masih sulit dijangkau oleh masyarakat desa maupun masyarakat yang masih minim akan literasi keuangan. Terdapat ribuan kasus terkait masalah pinjaman online yang tidak resmi yang biasanya menyerang para pelaku usaha yang minim akan literasi keuangan. Hal tersebut sangat berkaitan dengan para pelaku Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) di Desa Curungrejo yang memiliki sumber daya yang melimpah. Hampir 99% dari para pengusaha di Indonesia adalah bagian dari sektor UMKM.  Indonesia dengan mayoritas penduduknya beragama Islam sebanyak 237,53 juta jiwa atau 86,9% dari populasi penduduk di Indonesia. Sehingga, sudah sepatutnya para pelaku usaha di Indonesia mengamalkan nilai-nilai Islam di kehidupan sehari-hari. Penerapan ekonomi syariah berdasarkan berbagai akad seperti akad mudharabah, murabahah, musyarakah, wadhi’ah, ijarah, dsb. Oleh karena itu pentingnya sosialisasi terkait ekonomi syariah dalam upaya memperkuat prinsip syariah pada setiap pelaku usaha didampingi dengan pengetahuan akan keuangan yang dapat mencegah terjadinya hal-hal buruk seperti terjerat kasus pinjaman online yang tidak resmi. Hasil pelaksanaan pengabdian menunjukkan antusiasme masyarakat yang menyatakan komitmen untuk beralih menggunakan system keuangan dan pembiayaan Syariah dalam membantu permodalan usaha mereka karena faktor keamanan dan kepastian hukum dan perspektif Syariah mengingat bahwa masyarakat Desa Curungrejo didominasi oleh muslim. Dalam jangka panjang, implementasi tersebut akan membantu perekonomian warga Desa Curungrejo yang memiliki output untuk meningkatan pertumbuhan ekonomi di Indonesia.
Sosialisasi Pengelolaan Sampah Rumah Tangga Menjadi Eco-Enzyme di RW 09 Kesunean
Authors: Novita Windi , Amaniah Naila , Hidayatullah Kusuma , Febriani Amelia , Maghfirullah Achmad Ilham , Suryadi Suryadi
Published: June 2024

Salah satu daerah perkotaan yang padat penduduk adalah RW 09 Kesunean yang terletak di Kelurahan Kesepuhan Kota Cirebon. Masyarakat di RW 09 Kesunean telah memiliki kesadaran untuk mengolah sampah, hal ini juga didukung dengan adanya program Bank Sampah yang mendorong masyarakat untuk mengumpulkan sampah mereka dan kemudian ditabung di Bank Sampah. Dalam segi pengolahan sampah non-organik, RW 09 Kesunean telah berhasil dan mampu mendapatkan penghargaan di tingkat nasional. Namun, dari segi pengolahan sampah organik RW 09 masih belum berjalan secara maksimal. Hal ini ditandai dengan adanya pengolahan sampah organik berupa dedaunan kering yang dijadikan sebagai pupuk, tetapi untuk sampah rumah tangga masih belum diolah dan dibuang begitu saja. Upaya yang dapat dilakukan untuk mengatasi permasalahan ini yaitu dapat dilakukan dengan cara mengolah sampah rumah tangga menjadi eco-enzyme. Eco-enzyme ini merupakan hasil fermentasi limbah dapur yang memiliki beragam manfaat bagi lingkungan dan manusia. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode Participatory Action Research (PAR). Selain itu juga digunakan metode penyuluhan dan demonstrasi cara membuat eco-enzyme dari sampah rumah tangga. Hasil dari upaya pengabdian ini menunjukkan bahwaKader Posyandu RW 09 Kesunean memiliki antusiasme yang tinggi terhadap sosialisasi eco-enzyme ini. Partisipasi mereka terlihat dari awal hingga akhir kegiatan, dan keseriusan ini juga tercermin melalui banyaknya pertanyaan yang diajukan kepada peneliti mengenai penerapan eco-enzyme dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.
Pendampingan Kader dan Ibu Baduta Dalam Praktik Pemberian MPASI
Authors: Dumaria Corazon Hanna , Marbun Rosmida M , Rahmawati Siti Mutia , Meilinasari Meilinasari
Published: June 2024

Tumbuh kembang yang optimal pada anak tergantung pada pemberian gizi dengan kualitas dan kuantitas yang benar dimulai sejak 1000 Hari Pertama Kehidupan (1000 HPK). WHO juga memberikan dukungan upaya promosi dan pendidikan yang adekuat mengenai MP-ASI sebagai salah satu tindakan yang efektif untuk mencegah penyebab yang beragam dalam terjadinya gizi kurang. Oleh karena itu dilakukan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat Jurusan Gizi Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta II mengenai Pendampingan Kader dan Ibu Baduta dalam Praktik Pemberian MPASI di Posyandu RW 04 Kelurahan Kebayoran Lama Selatan, Jakarta Selatan, Tahun 2023. Kegiatan pelatihan diawali dengan pemberian materi secara lengkap secara offline dengan jumlah kader sebanyak 10 orang di hari pertama. Setelah kader mengikuti pelatihan, terlihat adanya peningkatan rerata nilai pengetahuan yang diukur melalui hasil pretest dan posttest sebanyak 8,8 poin. Saat kader memberikan konseling secara langsung pada ibu baduta dan dalam mendemokan persiapan MPASI, kader sudah melakukan hal-hal yang harus diperhatikan dalam melakukan konseling. Berdasarkan nilai pengetahuan yang benar, gambaran pengetahuan ibu baduta tentang MPASI menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan mengenai respon aktif pemberian MPASI pada bayi, jumlah dan frekuensi yang tepat menunjukkan nilai rendah. Berdasarkan tindakan ibu dalam memberikan MPASI, masih ada beberapa tindakan yang keliru dilakukan oleh ibu baduta, contohnya masih terdapat ibu baduta yang memberikan MPASI dini (sebelum 6 bulan), frekuensi, dan tekstur yang keliru. Perlu pendampingan pada kader posyandu secara intensif sehingga semakin sering memberikan konseling dengan baik dan perlu pelatihan tambahan kepada ibu baduta mengenai pengetahuan tentang MPASI supaya tidak terdapat kekeliruan mengenai pemberian MPASI yang tepat.
Mortality of working-age physicians compared to other high-skilled occupations in Austria from 1998 to 2020
Authors: Zimmermann Claudia , Waldhoer Thomas , Schernhammer Eva , Strohmaier Susanne
Published: June 2024

OBJECTIVES: Physicians have been shown to have lower mortality compared to the general population, particularly regarding lifestyle-associated causes of death. Prior literature is divided on whether this is due to higher socioeconomic position (SEP), healthier lifestyle, or other specific occupational characteristics. This study analyzed the mortality of Austrian physicians compared to the general population and other (health) professionals with a similar SEP, and investigated patterns of lifestyle-associated mortality among physicians.

METHODS: Data from professional associations and cause-of-death statistics were collated to determine causes of death for all occupational groups. Gender-specific age-standardized mortality rates (ASMR) and standardized rate ratios (SRR) were calculated to compare main causes of death [cancer, cardiovascular disease (CVD), external causes] among physicians to other (health) professionals and the general population. Standardized mortality ratios (SMR) were calculated for more detailed causes of death in physicians compared to the general population.

RESULTS: Physicians had lower all-cause mortality than the general population [SRR 0.45, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.41–0.49 for males and SRR 0.60, 95% CI 0.54–0.66 for females] and health professionals (SRR 0.72, 95% CI 0.60–0.88 for males and SRR 0.77, 95% CI 0.63–0.93 for females), mostly due to low CVD and cancer mortality. SMR for detailed causes of death among physicians exhibited a pattern of particularly low mortality in lifestyle-associated causes of death and an increased SMR for suicide among female physicians (SMR 1.58, 95% CI 1.22–2.02).

CONCLUSIONS: This study confirmed lower mortality among physicians compared to the general population and compared to other (health) professionals. Low physician mortality can be primarily explained by lifestyle-associated causes of death.
Multiple Malignant Pericardial Mesothelioma Presenting with Massive Hemorrhagic Pericardial Effusion Diagnosed by PET-CT and Pathological Tests: A Case Report
Authors:   Cardiovascular Department, Ningbo Hangzhou Bay Hospital, Qianwan New Area, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China., Huang Lei , Rong Jiacheng ,   Cardiovascular Department, Ningbo Hangzhou Bay Hospital, Qianwan New Area, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China.
Published: June 2024

A 53-year-old female was presented to the emergency department with a 5-day history of chest distress and anhelation, who was a worker in a textile factory with a clear long-time exposure of asbestos for nearly 20 years. Both CT and ultrasound imaging showed the bilateral thoracic effusion and massive pericardial effusion. Besides, following PET-CT (positron emission tomography-computed tomography) indicated several abnormally enhanced lesions on her pericardium, which were considered be be some notable results. Later, the cytopathological and immunohistochemical tests delivered by Pathology Department of Ningbo Hwa Mei Hospital both reported convincing results which supported the ultimate diagnosis of “Multiple Idiopathic Malignant pericardial mesothelioma. Then the immuno-therapy and chemo-therapy were delivered. At first, clinical symptoms soon improved. In the next six months, though chemo-therapy sustained, the patient’s condition kept aggravating. Finally, she passed away approximately six months after she was officially diagnosed.
Malignant Melanoma Localized to the Parotid Gland
Authors: Duzkopru Yakup , Han Ünsal , Koçanoğlu Abdülkadir , Doğan Özlem , Şahinli Hayriye , İmamoğlu Gökşen İnanç
Published: June 2024

Objective: Malignant melanoma situated in the parotid gland represents a rare clinical presentation, and the prognosis of these patients remains inadequately understood in comparison to other forms of malignant melanoma. This study aims to evaluate cases of parotid gland-located malignant melanoma under follow-up in our clinic.
Material and Method: Records of five patients aged 18 and above, diagnosed with melanoma localized within or adjacent to the parotid gland, were retrospectively reviewed. Relevant clinical information such as patients’ demographic data including age and gender, medical histories, presenting symptoms, treatment modalities, and outcomes were evaluated. The overall survival of the patients was examined.
Results: None of the patients included in the study had primary parotid gland melanoma. Among all patients, 4 patients had primary lesions that were cutaneous melanomas originating from the head and neck region, while in one patient, the primary lesion was uveal melanoma of the eye. While 3 patients included in the study had died, 2 patients were still being followed up.
Conclusion: Primary melanomas localized to the parotid gland are extremely rare, and when encountered, a thorough medical history and careful physical examination can often reveal that the primary lesion is cutaneous melanoma, predominantly located in the head and neck region. It should be kept in mind that although rare, there may be primary intranodal melanoma cases whose primary is unknown or cannot be found in the parotid gland.
Exemplar project 1 - Pulmonary hypertension
Authors: Khwaounjoo Prashanna , Ebrahimi Behdad Shaarbaf
Published: June 2024

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a progressive disease characterised by high pulmonary blood pressures, leading to heart failure and, eventually, death. 12 Labours’ Exemplar Project 1 is focused on improving the diagnosis and phenotyping of PH through patient-specific models that are carefully calibrated to clinical imaging and physiological measurements. We have established a modelling workflow to evaluate response to treatment in a chronic thromboembolic PH patient cohort for whom surgical treatment is an option. Here we present the results of our initial study, outline how this pipeline will be applied to further datasets, and also new imaging biomarkers for potential clinical use and model calibration.
Las cocinas del Paraíso: un paseo por las culturas gastronómicas regionales de Colombia
Authors: Sánchez Ramos Carlos Enrique
Published: June 2024

Las Cocinas del Paraíso es una obra que pretende mostrar la riqueza y diversidad que existen en las culturas gastronómicas de Colombia, entendiendo estas como resultado de un complejo sistema de valoraciones,ingredientes, técnicas, preparaciones, narrativas, manifestaciones culturales y formas organizativas en relación con qué, cuándo, cómo, con qué y con quién comemos los colombianos a lo largo y ancho del territorio nacional. Esta obra parte de una propuesta de regionalización del país, la cual comprende 6 regiones culturales y 22 subregiones gastronómicas, las cuales fueron definidas mediante un complejo proceso que combinó información de tipo geográfico, biológico, histórico y sociocultural. Se espera que esta obra contribuya al público en general, pero en especial a los profesionales y estudiantes de gastronomía del país, para que valoren y comprendan de mejor manera las cocinas regionales de Colombia, aportandoles además elementos que contribuyen a generar sentido de pertenencia y el fortalecimiento de la identidad.
Nivel de conocimiento de los estudiantes de veterinaria de la Universidad Nacional de Canindeyú sobre las enfermedades zoonóticas y su apreciación sobre el riesgo de contagio
Authors: Núñez–Garrido Cynthia Carolina , Casco Liz Adriana , Britos–Cano Aristides
Published: June 2024

Los estudiantes de veterinaria están en constante riesgo de contraer enfermedades zoonóticas por la exposición a agentes biológicos y el contacto directo con animales durante el desarrollo de sus actividades académicas. Se reporta las enfermedades zoonóticas identificadas y la percepción de riesgo de los estudiantes de veterinaria de la Universidad Nacional de Canindeyú–Curuguaty, entre agosto y noviembre del 2023. Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo, observacional, descriptivo, de corte transversal en el cual se utilizó un cuestionario con 15 preguntas aplicado a 53 estudiantes. Las variables observadas consistieron en las enfermedades zoonóticas identificadas y la percepción de riesgo por parte de los estudiantes. Los datos se analizaron mediante estadística descriptiva a través del programa estadístico SPSS. Las enfermedades zoonóticas identificadas por los estudiantes fueron brucelosis (31,2 %), rabia (24,7 %) toxoplasmosis (13 %) tuberculosis (6,5 %), toxocariasis (6,4 %), leptospirosis (2,6 %), leishmaniasis (2,6 %), escabiosis (2,6 %), carbunco (2,6 %), clostridiosis (2,6 %), coccidiosis (1,3 %), esporotricosis (1,3 %), salmonelosis (1,3 %) y encefalitis (1,3 %). El 58 % de los estudiantes manifestaron una percepción de riesgo media referente a las enfermedades zoonóticas, el 23 % una percepción baja y el 19 % una percepción de riesgo alta. Se recomienda reforzar capacitaciones concernientes a estas patologías y sus medidas preventivas.
Upaya pencegahan stunting melalui program penyuluhan pada wanita usia produktif di Dusun Guntur
Authors: Azizah Anisatul , Pamungkas Arya Tirta , Puspaningrum Dyah Ayu , Ulfanny Nadila , Ghufron Syahrul , Hasan Farid
Published: June 2024

Efforts to prevent stunting through education programs for women of productive age are essential because there are still many cases of children affected by stunting. Prevention of stunting in Guntur hamlet, Rejosari village, Bandongan sub-district, Magelang Regency is also needed. Because stunting is a public health problem that has a long-term impact on children's growth and development, it is necessary to carry out education or counseling regarding healthy lifestyles in the community to increase knowledge and practice of healthy nutrition, good eating patterns, and health care for pregnant women and children under five. The outreach methods include educational sessions, healthy nutritional practices demonstrations, and informative materials distribution. The outreach activities received a good response from the community, and the results showed a change in understanding patterns regarding food choices, monitoring children's snacks, and concern about safe doses of MSG.
Pengenalan cita-cita melalui fun learning untuk meningkatkan minat belajar siswa taman kanak-kanak
Authors: Natalia Vicencia Giovenna , Gunawan Marvel , Pertiwi Dewi
Published: June 2024

This community service aims to enhance students' interest in learning at TK Karitas V, Surabaya, by introducing future goals through fun learning. Early childhood education, which falls within the golden age phase, requires teaching methods that can enhance children's focus, considering that children often face emotional instability during this period. In an effort to achieve this goal, the introduction of future goals is implemented through an engaging and interactive learning model, utilizing playful activities and musical movements to create an enjoyable and meaningful learning experience, thus enhancing the students' learning interest. The method used in this community service is service learning, involving direct interaction with children to create strong emotional bonds and interactions. The results of this community service show changes before and after participation among TK Karitas V students. Students demonstrate increased enthusiasm and eagerness to learn in pursuit of their dreams. Students also show improvement in their ability to understand and interpret aspirations related to their future.
Edukasi pencegahan sikap konsumtif pada usia taman kanak-kanak
Authors: Surasman Imelda Kartika , Ganlin Fesya Devina Putri , Pradigdo Randy Aprilino , Linawati Nanik
Published: June 2024

Teaching children about finances at a young age is very important, during which the mind develops and an introduction to values ​​begins to form. Although some children at this age may not be familiar with such concepts, cultivating an understanding of the dangers of consumerism during critical developmental periods can provide long-term benefits. This community service activity is carried out to increase children's awareness of the attitudes children must have when facing the temptations of consumer life through puppet teaching media. The service method uses an interactive educational approach, and the stages include the preparation stage, implementation stage, and evaluation stage. Educational activities as part of this community service program positively impact children by increasing awareness and further understanding of the importance of frugal living and the evils of consumerism.
Penggunaan buku saku SD (Stop Dehidrasi) dalam mencegah dehidrasi pada remaja
Authors: Juartika Wella , Feri Jhon
Published: June 2024

Dehydration in adolescents is one of the things that can affect the concentration of adolescents during education and other activities. This condition can cause the body not to function normally. Dehydration itself is often thought of as simple thirst. In fact, if not appropriately treated, dehydration can develop into more serious, such as hypovolemia. Based on this, activities are needed that can overcome the level of knowledge of adolescents in overcoming and preventing dehydration. The SD Pocket Book (Stop Dehydration) is a media that contains information on how to calculate fluid needs, how to drink well, and signs of dehydration experienced by adolescents, as well as a checklist of signs of dehydration as an illustration so that adolescents can understand the actions that need to be taken before being taken to the hospital or that can be done alone at home. SMP 2 N Lubuklinggau is one of the junior high schools located in the working area of the Citra Medika Health Center at a distance of 5 KM from the Puskemas. The implementation and evaluation have been carried out from June to September 2023. The results of the evaluation carried out increased knowledge and decreased the number of visits to the School Health Unit (UKS).
Pelayanan pengujian kekuatan pipa HDPE di Laboratorium Kimia Material Departemen Teknik Material dan Metalurgi FTIRS-ITS
Authors: Rohmannudin Tubagus Noor , Sulistijono Sulistijono , Amrulloh M. Farian , Nafi’ Dian , Fachri Muhammad
Published: June 2024

HDPE pipes are widely used in various industries, such as drinking water and sewage infrastructure, petroleum, agriculture, and construction. The advantages of HDPE pipes include corrosion resistance, light weight, easy installation, and low maintenance costs. Checking the quality of HDPE pipes, spesifically from industry that we tested, is important to ensure infrastructure safety, prevent system failure, improve operational efficiency, obtain user satisfaction, and conserve resources. We evaluated HDPE pipes with type PN 12.5 SDR 13.6 from industry in terms of resistance to hydrostatic pressure, tensile strength, and expansion capability. The evaluation was carried out at the Material Chemistry Laboratory of the Department of Material Engineering and Metallurgy FTIRS-ITS ITS in accordance with the standards of SNI 4829.2: 2015, ASTM D 638 M, and SNI 2553: 1999. The results show that HDPE pipes can withstand hydrostatic pressure up to 12 bar without leakage. The average tensile strength is 43.34 MPa with an average elongation of 354%, indicating ductile pipe properties with necking. Pipe expansion was observed to be 0.195%, indicating a good ability of the pipe to undergo expansion.
閱讀二戰後臺灣的中國古典式樣新建築之木構遺存型態
Authors: 吳南葳 吳南葳
Published: June 2024

本文藉由探討中國古典式樣新建築中木構遺存型態的多種表現形式以及其文化意涵，一方面用來詮釋構造意象的轉化、作為一種看待二十世紀後半部分臺灣建築風格的方式；另一方面從中國傳統建築構築角度，思考構造遺存型態的文化價值差異。透過分析歸納的方式，本研究大致梳理出斗栱、雀替與闌額出頭三種常用的木構遺存型態，並依相關文化價值判斷的論述與表面效果的理論針對三種木構型態進行討論。雖中國古典式樣新建築之屋頂形式亦為明顯特徵，但因影響屋面形式的屋架並不會以構造遺存型態呈現，因此無法針對屋頂形式進行探究。本研究引用中國營造學社的研究成果之文化價值判斷，從梁思成企圖提供建築師設計古典風格作品參考的《中國建築資料集成》及他所提出「文法」與「語彙」的觀念，以及班哲明對於建築立面表面效果的分析與克耐帕特對於考古物件社會背景的解析，藉此來探討木構遺存型態的作品。吾人可以發現中國古典式樣新建築以多種木構造遺存型態的方式呈現，且其背後各自有文化意識的主導。而中國古典式樣新建築並非僅是復舊，對於「文法」的再現，實則是在現代結構理性的理論下，審視中國傳統木構造的精華與價值，並再現於建築設計中；對於「語彙」的再現，則呈現較為自由文化集體意識的選擇與再現，有時亦擺脫「文法」的架構。故透過木構造遺存型態的觀點，吾人可將中國古典式樣新建築的發展，視為在現代建築知識與中國傳統建築歷史、以及現代理性思維與文化意識中的選擇。

 

By discussing various expressions and the cultural implication of timber skeuomorph in New Chinese Classical Style Architecture, this article will first interpret the transformation of constructive form as the way to consider architectural style in Taiwan in the second half of the twentieth century. Secondly, this research will also consider the different skeuomorphs of cultural value from the perspective of traditional Chinese architectonics. Dougong, carved wood brackets, and protruded architraves have revealed the most frequently deployed timber skeuomorphs. Relative discussions have been based on the arguments of judging cultural value and surface effects. Although the traditional roof forms are the significant expressions of the style, the roof trusses as the factor of roofing forms are usually ignored in skeuomorphic representation, so it would only be appropriate to study the roofing forms with roofing trusses in skeuomorphic discussions. This research borrowed the cultural values and judgments of The Society for Research in Chinese Architecture. The style references The Chinese Architectural Graphic Standard, the design concept of ‘grammar’ and ‘vocabulary’ of Chinese architecture that Sicheng Liang provided, the analysis of surface effects by Andrew Benjamin, and the interpretation of archaeological objects and their social background by Carl Knappett have offered the discussing fundament of timber skeuomorph. It can be found that various timber skeuomorphic expressions of New Chinese Classical Style Architecture have been led with cultural identity. Moreover, New Chinese Classical Style Architecture did not revive the antiques but, more importantly, represented ‘grammar’ and ‘vocabulary.’ The former examines the essence and value of traditional Chinese timber construction under modern structural rationalism, which could be considered the embodiment of the ‘grammar’ concept. The latter represents the choices of free cultural collective cultural identities and embodies the concept of ‘vocabulary’ leaving the ‘grammar’ framework. Therefore, from the point of view of timber skeuomorph, the development of New Chinese Classical Style Architecture could be considered the choice between modern and traditional Chinese architecture, between current rational thinking and cultural identities.

 
蕨類植物在台北都市區建築物的空間分佈與景觀的運用
Authors: 傅玲 傅玲 , 黃曜謀 黃曜謀 , Yao-Moan Huang 黃志弘
Published: June 2024

橫跨熱帶與亞熱帶地區的台灣，處處都有蕨類的蹤跡，即使在高度發展的台北都市區裡，仍可見自發生長的蕨類旺盛生長，蕨類植物除了可增加都市生物多樣性提升生活舒適性，在恢復都市生態景觀中亦發揮著潛在的重要生態功能。本研究於2022年5月至 2023年3月的10個月間，透過台北都市區進行依附建物生長蕨類的種類、土地使用分區、方位、棲息地年齡 (建築開發後的年數) 與材質等調查，探索台北都會區建築的蕨類分布及其生態特性。在台北12個行政區486樣區內，共紀錄23種蕨類，其中出現頻度超過5%的6個物種，依頻度高低排序，分別為鱗蓋鳳尾蕨 (Pteris vittata L.)、鳳尾蕨 (Pteris multifida Poir.)、鐵線蕨 (Adiantum capillus-veneris L.)、腎蕨 (Nephrolepis cordifolia (L.) C.Presl)、野小毛蕨 (Christella dentata (Forssk.) Brownsey & Jermy)、東洋山蘇花 (Asplenium setoi N. Murak. & Seriz. )。蕨類所依附之建築年齡至少要50年以上，棲位以牆角 (43%) 與牆面 (28%) 居多，基質以水泥 (41%) 與磚牆 (32%) 佔優勢，本研究顯示逾20種台灣原生蕨類植物可生存在台北都市區幾近無土且人為嚴重干擾的嚴苛環境中，首度證實多種台灣原生蕨類族群在都市裡可穩定生長開始，納入都市景觀的潛力要件，為都市景觀增添多樣性及野性氣息，可在規劃都市設計時綠建築與發展景觀生物多樣性時之植物素材，落實親生命城市規劃目標。

 

In the metropolitan area of Taipei, ferns could grow spontaneously. In the tropical-subtropical region of Taiwan, we can observe them everywhere. Ferns play an important role in the horticultural business. significance and provide important ecological services. In addition to climate change and its destruction of natural habitats, it may lead to widespread loss of biodiversity; however, the high abundance of ferns and soil structure, which is more abundant in steep, dry and wet soil areas, through Reducing runoff from roads, mitigating splash and hydro-surface erosion processes, trapping sediment from which plant seeds can germinate, providing nutrient-rich runoff, and moderating harsh surface temperature environments all play potentially important ecological roles in urban ecological landscape restoration. The research investigates fern species, land-use subdivisions, building age, location, and growth matrix in Taipei metropolitan area over a 10-month period from May 2022 to March 2023. The results show that 23 fern species were recorded in 489 plots across 12 administrative districts of Taipei City, with 6 species occurring at a frequency of more than 5%. These species include Pteris vittata L., Pteris multifida Poir., Adiantum capillus-veneris L., Nephrolepis cordifolia (L.) C.Presl, Christella dentata (Forssk.) Brownsey & Jermy, and Asplenium setoi N. Murak. & Seriz. Ferns were found exclusively on old buildings, typically at least 50 years old. The primary locations for fern growth were wall corners (43%) and wall surfaces (28%), with cement (41%) and brick (32%) being the most predominant growth matrices. This study highlights that certain fern species can thrive in harsh environments without soil and with minimal human interference, such as those found in the Taipei metropolitan area. As a result, ferns hold potential as plant materials for building, landscape, and urban planning designers in the future. This study first documented that many native ferns can stably grow in urban areas. They are now considered to be potential elements for urban landscapes, adding diversity and wildness. These ferns can serve as plant materials for green buildings and contribute to enhancing urban biodiversity. This aligns with the goal of creating biophilia cities that prioritize life and well-being.

 
國民小學校長績效責任領導、團隊組織與創新經營效能關係之研究
Authors: 范熾文 范熾文
Published: June 2024

本研究目的探討國民小學校長績效責任領導、團隊組織與創新經營效能之間的關係。為達成上述目的，本研究採用問卷調查法，研究以分層抽樣針對國民小學教師進行問卷調查，有效樣本數為406份。獲得主要結論如下：一、校長績效責任領導、團隊組織與創新經營效能現況，大致良好。二、校長績效責任領導、團隊組織與創新經營效能之測量模式與結構模式適配度良好。三、校長績效責任領導可透過團隊組織的中介作用，正向影響創新經營效能。

 

This study aimed to investigate the relationship and causal path among elementary school principals’ accountability leadership, team organization, innovation management effectiveness. The study method adopted questionnaire survey. The 419 valid samples were distributed to this study. The conclusions are as follows:​ 1. The principals’ accountability leadership, team organization, innovation management effectiveness are in good condition. ​2. The structural equation model of the principals’ accountability leadership, team organization, innovation management effectiveness has good adaptability. ​3. The principals’ accountability leadership positive influenced innovation management effectiveness through team organization.

 